CCPA - Chicago College of Performing Arts

Master of Fine Arts in Acting
Chicago College of Performing Arts

Every other year, The Theatre Conservatory will admit ten gifted students into its M.F.A. program in Acting. Working with a professional faculty, these ten students will have a three-year intensive training experience. In addition to opportunities such as internships, a graduate showcase, and a thesis project, each student will actively participate in a component of professional service to the conservatory. The next class will enter in Fall 2008.

Projected Course Outline: 3 year program

First Year

Fall:

THAR 452 Advanced Acting: Technique (3)
THAR 432 Advanced Vocal& Physical Preparation I (3)
THAR 403 Dramaturgy (3)
THAR 450 Rehearsal and Performance (varies)
THAR 099 Performance Attendance (0)
THAR 409 Conditioning (0)
PERF 416 Ensemble Singing (1)

Spring:

THAR 453 Advanced Acting: Scene Study (3)

THAR 433 Advanced Vocal& Physical Preparation II (3)

THAR 441 Stage Management (3)

THAR 484 Advanced Theatre Studies: Performance of Literature (1)

THAR 450 Rehearsal and Performance (varies)

THAR 099 Performance Attendance (0)

THAR 409 Conditioning (0)

Second Year

Fall:

THAR 434 Advanced Vocal& Physical Preparation III: Shakespeare (3)
THAR 475 Advanced Vocal& Physical Preparation: Comedy and Character (3)
THAR 484 Advanced Theatre Studies: Acting (2)
THAR 492 Advanced Theatre History I
THAR 450 Rehearsal and Performance (varies)
THAR 099 Performance Attendance (0)
THAR 409 Conditioning (0)

Spring:

THAR 487 Shakespeare in Performance (3)
THAR 481 Asian Theatre (3)
THAR 493 Advanced Theatre History II (3)
THAR 471 Stage Combat I (3)
THAR 450 Rehearsal and Performance (varies)
THAR 099 Performance Attendance (0)
THAR 409 Conditioning (0)

Third Year

Fall:

THAR 420 Acting for the Musical Stage (3)
THAR 440 Audition/Theatre Business (3)
THAR 430 Acting on Camera I (3)
THAR 450 Rehearsal and Performance (varies)
THAR 099 Performance Attendance (0)
THAR 494 Thesis Project (3)

Spring:

THAR 488 Advanced Acting: Period Styles (3)
THAR 435 Advanced Vocal & Physical Preparation IV: Dialects (3)
THAR 473 Stage Combat II (3)
THAR 431 Acting on Camera II (3)
THAR 450 Rehearsal and Performance (varies)
THAR 099 Performance Attendance (0)

Meet the Faculty
Programs of Study
Housing
Costs
Contact The Theatre Conservatory
Message Boards
Steps for Admission
Audition Requirements
History of CCPA
The City of Chicago