School of Drama

Do you believe in the power of story to change how people see the world? At the UNCSA School of Drama, you’ll learn to bring those stories to life with honesty and craft.

From Broadway to streaming screens, from independent films to experimental theatre, our actors are trained to perform anywhere stories are told. Unlike programs that relegate acting to a single stage or style, ours is a stand-alone conservatory where you’ll train like a professional from your very first scene. You’ll explore everything from classical technique to on-camera performance, voice and movement, stage combat and creative entrepreneurship — all under the mentorship of award-winning faculty and alumni.

With countless performance opportunities, industry showcases in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and Atlanta, and collaborations across our five conservatories, you’ll graduate ready to take on any role and shape the future of storytelling.