Brandeis University offers both a B.A. and M.F.A. in theater arts. Students can select acting as their concentration. The programs offer academic courses as well as performance work. Brandeis has its own theater company and three theaters. Students must apply for admission through the university. Actresses Olympia Dukakis and Mercedes Ruehl are two of the program's well-known graduates.
Brandeis University
Department of Theater Arts
Spingold Center
415 South Street
Waltham, MA 02453
781-736-3340
brandeis.edu
Tufts University offers a B.A. in drama. The program combines courses in theory, technology and history with practical classes in performance. The program is not a conservatory program. Students must apply for admission through Tufts University. Tufts also operates the Tuft's Children's Theater, a program for younger actors.
Tufts University
Department of Drama and Dance
Aidekman Arts Center
40 Talbot Avenue
Medford, MA 02155
617-627-3524
ase.tufts.edu
Emerson College offers a B.F.A. in acting. The curriculum includes courses in history, literature and design in addition to performance coursework. Students participate in productions at the school's Paramount Center, Cutler Majestic Theater and Performance and Production Center. Students apply for admission through the college.
Emerson College
120 Boylston Street
Boston, MA 02116-4624
617-824-8500
emerson.edu
Boston University's College of Fine Arts offers a conservatory program in acting. Students must complete the freshman core performance curriculum to be accepted into the B.F.A. of acting program during the sophomore year. Boston University produces two shows each year at Boston's Huntington Theatre. The university has its own theater and stages performances at other venues throughout the city.
Boston University
School of Theatre
855 Commonwealth Avenue
Room 470
Boston, MA 02215
bu.edu
Acting Out offer acting workshops and classes for children ages eight through 18. Workshops range from four to six weeks. The Performer's Showcase and Encore ends with a public performance by the class. Acting Out also offers summer camps for improv. and theater training.
Acting Out Theater Company, Inc.
56 Island Street
Lawrence, MA 01840
978-794-0001
actingout.biz
Franklin School for the Performing Arts is a school run by the New England Center for the Performing Arts. The school offers children classes in drama and musical theater. Franklin also offers classes for adults. The school operates the Franklin Performing Arts Company that gives performances at the New England Center for the Performing Arts.
Franklin School for the Performing Arts
38 Main Street
P.O. Box 16
Franklin, MA 02038
508-528-8668
fspaonline.com
Improv Boston is an improvisational theater troupe. The troupe offers classes in improv performance, stand-up performance and sketch comedy. Classes for children and master classes are also available.
Improv Boston
40 Prospect Street
Cambridge, MA 02139
617-576-1253
improvboston.com