DePaul University, The Theatre School

Your career in the entertainment industry starts here at The Theatre School. 

Our programs open doors in film and television, concerts and festivals, events and immersive experiences, fashion and cosplay, circuses and theme parks, exhibitions and museums, clubs and attractions and beyond.  With a three degree from us, you'll find countless opportunities to turn your passion into a profession. 

Founded in 1925 and located in the heart of Chicago, The Theatre School at DePaul University is one of America's oldest and most respected theatre conservatories.  We have 15 highly specialized BFA programs in performance, design, technology, and theatre studies with more than 30+ production each year, featuring student work in all areas of production.  We also offer an MFA in Acting and Intimacy Professionals for Theatre & Cinema Certification.  

Intention is everything.  And The Theatre School building is as intentional as it gets.  Our state-of-the-art facility includes two theatre spaces – a 250-seat thrust (Watts) and a 100-seat flexible black box (Healy); 10 acting labs/black box studios, 4 dedicated movement/voice studios, professional-caliber costume, makeup, prop, and scene shops, extensive script library, and fully equipped sound studio, and lighting and projection labs.  Our third theatre venue is the historic Reskin Theatre, a 1325-seat Broadway-style theatre located in the Chicago loop.

Programs:

• Performance
  • Acting
• Design/Tech
  • Costume Design
  • Costume Technology
  • Lighting Design
  • Projection Design
  • Scene Design
  • Sound Design
  • Stage Management
  • Theatre Technology
  • Wig and Makeup Design & Technology
• Theatre Studies
  • Comedy Arts
  • Dramaturgy/Criticism
  • Playwriting
  • Theatre Arts
  • Theatre Management

Deadlines: 
Acting and Stage Management Pre-Screen (Dec. 1)
All other programs (Feb. 1)

Admissions Information

Questions? Contact us at theatreadmissions@depaul.edu or 773-325-7999.