The school's undergraduate
BFA programs in acting, musical theatre, directing, design, dramaturgy, and production technology and management majors are considered to be among the top programs in
undergraduate conservatory training. Its
MFA offerings in directing, design, dramatic writing, and production and technology management are also considered to be top
graduate programs. The School of Drama offers 18 events every season on campus, and also presents members of its graduating class in produced showcases in
New York City and
Los Angeles. Many Carnegie Mellon graduates have also gone on to successful careers in
Pittsburgh theatre.
In 2017, The Hollywood Reporter's list of best undergraduate drama schools ranked Carnegie Mellon second.[1] In 2014, The Hollywood Reporter ranked the School of Drama number three in the world among drama schools.[2] In 2015, the same publication ranked the MFA program at the School of Drama number five in the world.[3] According to Playbill, the Carnegie Mellon School of Drama ranks fourth in the number of alumni represented in the 2015–2016
Broadway season.[4]
As well as two movement/dance studios, three rehearsal studios, four design studios, a lighting lab, a sound lab, a costume shop, a scene shop, and various classrooms.
The school's undergraduate
BFA programs in acting, musical theatre, directing, design, dramaturgy, and production technology and management majors are considered to be among the top programs in
undergraduate conservatory training. Its
MFA offerings in directing, design, dramatic writing, and production and technology management are also considered to be top
graduate programs. The School of Drama offers 18 events every season on campus, and also presents members of its graduating class in produced showcases in
New York City and
Los Angeles. Many Carnegie Mellon graduates have also gone on to successful careers in
Pittsburgh theatre.
In 2017, The Hollywood Reporter's list of best undergraduate drama schools ranked Carnegie Mellon second.[1] In 2014, The Hollywood Reporter ranked the School of Drama number three in the world among drama schools.[2] In 2015, the same publication ranked the MFA program at the School of Drama number five in the world.[3] According to Playbill, the Carnegie Mellon School of Drama ranks fourth in the number of alumni represented in the 2015–2016
Broadway season.[4]
As well as two movement/dance studios, three rehearsal studios, four design studios, a lighting lab, a sound lab, a costume shop, a scene shop, and various classrooms.