School of Drama

School of Drama

The highly-ranked School of Drama has produced some of the most versatile and successful actors in theatre, film and television over the past fifty years. The School offers rigorous conservatory training grounded in classical values and offering technical skills that shape today’s in-demand actor. At this top drama program, you will perform constantly in both small workshops and major productions in a variety of styles and learn directly from outstanding full-time faculty and acclaimed guest artists, including award-winning UNCSA alumni. Students receive invaluable on-camera training, and opportunities to explore creative entrepreneurship; showcases in New York, LA, Chicago and Atlanta offer coveted exposure to industry professionals.

UNCSA DRAMA PHILOSOPHICAL STATEMENT ON EQUITY IN EDUCATION

School of Drama Mission Statement

The School of Drama at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts trains talented artists to become dynamic, versatile, and accomplished. Students develop through rigorous practice, creative techniques, and generative work. We provide tools to hone their unique artistic voice, develop their creative process, and foster innovation. We strive to build a just, humane, and diverse school that prepares each student to thrive in a broad range of artistic careers.

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World's Best Drama Schools, The Hollywood Reporter
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Schools with Most Alumni on Broadway, Playbill.com
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Top 5 Undergraduate  Acting Programs, The Hollywood Reporter
John Langs, Dean of Drama
 John Langs, Dean of Drama

Alumnus John Langs joined UNCSA as Dean of the School of Drama in July 2024, overseeing the high school and undergraduate drama programs and bringing more than 30 years of industry leadership to the position. As artistic director of the ACT Contemporary Theatre in Seattle since 2016, Langs oversaw eight successful mainstage seasons, presided over 60 productions as artistic director, and led collaborations across the community.

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