education

Alycia Delmore of ‘Humpday’ on Her College Experience

Most recently in Lynn Shelton’s “Touchy Feely,” Delmore discusses her training at Western Washington University.

Four Colleges Add Training Programs to Their Curriculum

The Boston Conservatory, Juilliard, Messiah College, and the University of Texas at Austin have all created new performing arts programs, offering aspiring actors even more chances to hone their skills before making the leap to professional careers.

How to Find the Perfect College Acting Program

Kevin Kittle narrows your circle of concentration in the search for the training program that will best fit you.

Zach Braff On Film School at Northwestern

Zach Braff discusses the ways in which attending film school and learning how to work on the other side of the camera led to a more fulfilling and successful career.

Film School Instructors Offer Advice for Performers Turned DIY Creators

As technological and cost barriers between actors and audiences break down, one of the best ways to stay competitive is to create your own best role.

Top High School Summer Training Programs

Backstage highlights performing arts programs at Broadway Artists Alliance, Carnegie Mellon School of Drama, La Jolla Playhouse, Rutgers, and UCLA.

Acceptd Connects Students With Performing Arts Programs

Acceptd co-founders Don Hunter and Derek Brown explain how their online audition platform can change the way students apply for performing arts programs.

5 Top College Performing Arts Programs Outside of L.A.

Students at Emory, Santa Fe University of Art and Design, Tulane University, University of North Carolina School of the Arts, and University of Texas at Austin are all on the scene when runaway productions flee L.A. for better tax incentives.

5 Top College Theater Programs Outside of NY

Attending Augsburg College, Georgetown, Northwestern, Mason School of the Arts, or the University of San Diego may help you score a job even before graduation.

7 Practical Questions to Ask When Choosing a College

Constance Tillotson breaks down the college selection process, focusing on what colleges can provide in addition to training.