Theatre
Onstage and beyond.
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A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
Start your professional theatre career
Don't just imagine your professional theatre career. Begin it. Our rigorous, conservatory-style training empowers you with the practical skills to become a working theatre professional, whether your art lives onstage, backstage, or in the booth.
Opportunities abound
Hungry for experience? As a student, you'll be an integral part of our production season, with opportunities from Illinois Theatre, Lyric Theatre, the Department of Dance, and more. You'll put your classwork into action on real productions, from readings to plays, musicals, and opera.
World-class facilities
You'll train and work in the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, a 300,000 square-foot performing arts and academic facility. Krannert houses five indoor stages, and each venue is designed for a particular style of performance with a fine-tuned blend of beauty and cutting-edge technology.
Join our celebrated alumni network
Our alumni are extensions of our unique creative community, using their skills in professional settings—from theatres to boardrooms.
We've got your back.
Take the next step to further your passion, empower yourself with practical skills, and explore your professional theatre career now. We can't wait to have you here.