The Theatre School at Depaul University

Specialties

Acclaimed as «a legendary training ground» (Chicago Tribune), The Theatre School at DePaul University is one of America’s oldest and most respected theatre conservatories.

Since 1925, we have prepared students for careers in professional theatre and throughout the entertainment industry. Our highly specialized programs employ a learning-​by-​doing approach, featuring student work in all areas of production in more than 40 plays each season. Our students learn their profession under the guidance of a diverse and talented faculty and staff of working artists. And all of this takes place in the heart of Chicago, acclaimed as one of the greatest theatre cities in the world.

History

Established in 1925.

Acclaimed as «a legendary training ground» (Chicago Tribune), The Theatre School was founded as the Goodman School of Drama in 1925, and joined DePaul University in 1978. A fully-​accredited school within a major urban university, The Theatre School is the Midwest’s oldest theatre conservatory and is renowned as one of the top professional theatre training programs in the United States.