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The º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½ of the Theatre offers conservatory-style actor training across all of its programs. Rooted in the acting techniques taught by Sanford Meisner, our curriculum is delivered by the same core faculty and guided by the same artistic standards across the Two-Year Conservatory, Six-Week Summer Intensive, and Pre-College Conservatory.
A Historic Moment at the Playhouse
Centennial Class Opportunity
Students entering the Fall 2026 Two-Year Conservatory [2YC] will have the opportunity to earn an invitation into The º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½ Centennial Class of 2028. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to become part of the history of one of America’s oldest and most respected professional actor-training conservatories.
Choose Your Program
Two-Year Conservatory [2YC]
Professional actor training in acting, movement, speech, and voice.
First Year Tuition
Total Tuition*: $41,500
Six-Week Summer Intensive [6WK]
Immersive conservatory-style summer training for serious actors.
Tuition
Optional Elective: Shakespeare: $500
Pre-College Conservatory [PCC]
Three-week conservatory-style training for high school students.
Tuition
Making Your Training Affordable
Financial Aid
Need-based financial assistance is available for eligible students. Learn about the financial aid application process and available resources.
Learn MoreScholarships
The º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½ offers a variety of scholarship opportunities to qualified students based on artistic promise and financial need.
View ScholarshipsVeterans Benefits
The º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½ proudly welcomes veterans and accepts G.I. Bill® education benefits for eligible students.
Learn º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½ the G.I. Bill®Two-Year Conservatory Tuition
Program Tuition
| First Year Tuition | $20,500* |
| Second Year Tuition* | $21,000* |
| First Year Schedule | Approx. 30 hrs/week |
| Second Year Schedule* | Approx. 40 hrs/week |
Program Dates
| Program Year | 2026–2027 |
| Program Dates | Sept. 7, 2026 – May 7, 2027 |
| Orientation | Sept. 10, 2026 |
| Classes Begin | Sept. 14, 2026 |
Estimated Cost of Living
Students Living Off Campus
| Transportation | $2,151.00 |
| Personal/Misc | $8,856.00 |
| Living Expense - Housing Allowance | $11,880.00 |
| Living Expense - Food Allowance | $10,512.00 |
| Books, Course materials, supplies and equipment | $234.00 |
| Total | $33,633.00 |
Students Living With Parent(s)
| Transportation | $1,224.00 |
| Personal/Misc | $5,103.00 |
| Living Expense - Housing Allowance | $9,045.00 |
| Living Expense - Food Allowance | $5,382.00 |
| Books, Course materials, supplies and equipment | $234.00 |
| Total | $20,988.00 |
Questions º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½ Tuition?
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