"I took risk after risk and didn't always succeed, but with each risk I grew stronger as an individual and an ensemble member."Chris Kloko, Fall '00 & Spring '01
"This program attracts a certain kind of actor - one who can forego the "look-at-me" spotlight to get down and dirty in the very hard ensemble work." Charlotte Winters, Spring '00
"NTI introduced me to a new part of myself, and a new part of the human character." Clara Perez, Spring '00
Students take classes, visit museums, concert halls, and see theater. In the past, NTI students have traveled to Stratford-upon-Avon to study with members of the Royal Shakespeare Company, and Moscow to train with master teachers from the Moscow Art Theatre School, the Vakhtangov School, and others.
American Repertory Theatre / Moscow Art Theatre SchoolInstitutefor Advanced Theatre Training at Harvard University
ACTING - DRAMATURGY - SPECIAL STUDIES
A two-year, five-semester professional training program that includesa three-month residency at the Moscow Art Theatre School in Russia
Scott Zigler, DirectorJulia Smeliansky, Administrative Director
A.R.T./MXAT InstituteLoeb Drama Center64 Brattle StreetCambridge, MA 02138
The Institute for Advanced Theatre Training was established in 1987 by the American Repertory Theatre (A.R.T.) as a training ground for the professional American theatre. In 1998, the Institute began an exclusive collaboration with the Moscow Art Theatre (MXAT) School. The union of the two schools has created an historic program that provides unparalleled opportunities for training and growth.
Each year, approximately twenty-three carefully selected students are admitted for a full-time, two-year, five-term program of study in acting, dramaturgy, voice pedagogy, or special studies. The Institute accepts inquisitive student artists, whose talent, enthusiasm, intelligence, and cultural curiosity can pioneer and lead the theatre of the future. The two-year Institute curriculum combines study in Cambridge, Massachusetts with a three-month residency at the Moscow Art Theatre School in Russia. Students begin their training in mid-July in Cambridge and spend the spring of their first year in Moscow, returning to Cambridge for the fall and spring of their second year. Both in Cambridge and overseas, students participate six days a week in formal classes, rehearsals, and special projects morning, afternoon and evening.
In Cambridge, Institute students play an integral role in the A.R.T. community, working alongside the professional acting company and guest artists in both rehearsals and the classroom. Throughout the season, some students have the opportunity to appear in A.R.T. productions. In Moscow, students continue classes and workshops with members of the Russian and Cambridge faculties. Each year, two Institute productions join the spring repertory of the Moscow Art Studio Theatre. As members of the MXAT community, students have the opportunity to attend performances at Moscow's two hundred theatres and studios. They also meet backstage and in class with directors, actors, playwrights, critics, and other prominent members of the Russian theatre community. Recently, Institute students have toured their productions throughout Europe, performing in Russia, Italy, Germany, and Switzerland.
617.496.2000 x8890institute@amrep.org
The Gaiety School of Acting was founded in 1986 by internationally-renowned Theatre Director Joe Dowling in response to the lack of full time actor training in Ireland at the time. The school is now widely regarded as the country’s premier training facility for actors. The policy of the Gaiety School of Acting is to train actors for the theatre, film and television industries. Through our two-year intensive acting programme an individual will grow in confidence and develop techniques which will enable them to respond to the challenges of theatre, film and television while also being pro-active in the development of new work. The school also provides an extensive programme of part-time courses for adults, children and young people.
History of the School The present school opened in 1986 with a series of three 9-week evening based Acting courses (5pm - 8pm) with admission to these courses through application and audition. These short-term Acting courses were of sufficient intensity to allow a student to: (a) know if they had the talent, dedication and temperament to pursue a career in Acting. (b) be aware of the demands and opportunities of professional theatre. During its inaugural year, the Gaiety School of Acting also held workshops / seminars on drama-related topics (eg. director training). In 1987, a one-year programme was developed alongside the nine week evening based course and this full time acting course ran for three years as the flagship of the school. In 1991, a two year course came into operation and the nine week evening based course was ended. The one year course was ended in 1991 in favour of the present two year course.
M.F.A. in Playwriting Summer Program
Hollins’ M.F.A. program in playwriting is designed for those interested in playwriting as well as those who want an academic study of theatre with the playscript as the central foundation. Our unique summer program, with its emphasis on both scholarly research and creative writing, will enable graduates of the program to:
Hollins offers an intensive, supportive, and challenging atmosphere that encourages academic excellence, a spirit of independent inquiry, a free exchange of ideas, and a love of learning. Our faculty of productive scholars and visiting faculty of established artists work together to help you achieve your academic, professional, and artistic goals.
Program Strengths
The Hartt School is an internationally acclaimed conservatory with innovative programs in music, dance and theatre. In 1920, Julius Hartt, Moshe Paranov and associated teachers founded The Hartt School, which became one of the three founding institutions of the University of Hartford in 1957. Home to jazz saxophone great Jackie McLean and the Grammy-winning Emerson String Quartet, The Hartt School stresses excellence in the performing arts. Alongside traditional performance-oriented majors in music performance, jazz, music theatre, theatre (actor-training) and dance, programs that stress the academic side of the arts are also available. Studies in music history, music theory, music education and composition form a well-rounded school creating not only talented performers, but well educated musicians. As well as the more traditional majors, Hartt offers cutting-edge programs in music management, performing arts management, and music production and technology.
A wide range of performance opportunities are provided to Hartt’s students. Cooperative agreements with the School of Dance Connecticut, The Connecticut Opera Association, the Hartford Symphony Orchestra and the New World Chamber Ensemble provide professional development for qualified performers. Musicians benefit from participation in large orchestral, wind or choral ensembles. Smaller chamber music ensembles as well as solo opportunities help to create well-rounded musicians. Each year master classes are given by such greats as Joe Wilder, Ángel Romero, James Gallaway and the Emerson String Quartet. Hartt also boasts Performance 20/20, a highly competitive, full-scholarship, honors chamber music program that provides the top Hartt students with the opportunity to perform and record a CD. Each year, the Emerson String Quartet Competition is held to choose students to perform as soloists with the Emerson. Future music educators have years of hands-on practical training with children from The Hartt School Community Division and area schools. Management majors have the special opportunity to participate in a comprehensive internship program. Interns have worked at the The Bushnell, The Hartford Symphony Orchestra, Sony Records and The Oakdale.
Each year the Theatre Division presents the New Plays Festival allowing students the exciting responsibility of producing a brand new show. Full-stage theatre and music theatre productions give students experience in performing, costume and set design, and make-up.
For nearly four decades, the growth of The Hartt School was nurtured by the philanthropy of Alfred C. Fuller, founder of the famous Fuller Brush Company. The generosity of Mr. Fuller helped to create scholarship opportunities that continue to benefit Hartt students. Additional support from the Fuller family enabled Hartt to build the beautiful Alfred C. Fuller Music Center, the four-story building that houses The Hartt School. In the same spirit of generosity demonstrated by her husband, Mary Primrose Fuller left a bequest of 19.8 million dollars creating new and exciting opportunities for Hartt.Programs in:
Musical Theatre
Acting
