The UConn Department of Dramatic Arts has developed one of the finest university-based actor-training programs in the country. Our teachers have studied and taught in some of the best colleges and conservatories in North America. They have also worked, and continue to work, as actors and/or directors and/or performance coaches for important regional repertory theatres, on- and off-Broadway productions, television programs, and major motion pictures.

Actor-Training Philosophy

Although we do not rigidly conform to one method of actor training, our program is based on the core aspects of Konstantin Stanislavski’s theories, combined with useful applications of his work by practitioners such as Stella Adler, Uta Hagen, Robert Lewis, Peter Kass, Sanford Meisner, and Michael Chekhov. Our BFA head of performance training, Kristin Wold teaches Acting and Movement for the Actor and has been a member of Shakespeare & Company in Lenox, MA since 1987.  In addition, Professor Wold studied acting at Burt Reynolds Jupiter Theatre, Florida State University, and with Tadashi Suzuki in Japan. Professor Wold also teaches Text and Movement for the Actor in Shakespeare & Company’s renowned professional actor training programs.  Suzuki technique continues to be part of the training and stimulates the actor’s dynamic connection to the center. Our belief is that these theatrical movement techniques are a response to the psychologically driven techniques of Stanislavski, and will take the actor into the most exciting theatre of the 21st century.

BFA Program in Acting

Introduction & Course of Study
Application & Audition
Transferring
Financial Aid
Performance Opportunities

MFA Program in Acting

Introduction & Course of Study
Application & Audition
Financial Aid
Performance Opportunities