After 80 years training generations of theatre artists, The Theatre School claims an extraordinary array of talented and experienced alumni who have made an incalculable impact on the American theatre.

They have forged successful careers both on stage and backstage, distinguishing themselves in theatre, film and television throughout the world. With the shared experience of their Theatre School training, our alumni make names for themselves as hard workers, smart collaborators, masters of their craft and dynamic voices in a variety of fields. They make their living doing what they love.

This shared experience creates an expansive alumni network that benefits individual alumni, current and prospective students, and the school. Personal and professional connections provide opportunities for career development and also foster a sense of community among alumni practically anywhere in the world.

Notable alumni include Emmy Award-winning actress Gillian Anderson (The X-Files), Academy Award-nominated actor John C. Reilly ( Chicago), Broadway director Scott Ellis (Roundabout Theatre Company), Tony Award-winning actor Joe Mantegna (Glengarry Glen Ross) and Academy and Tony Award-winning designers Theoni V. Aldredge (The Great Gatsby) and Eugene Lee (Wicked).

A more complete picture what all our alumni are doing is available in Theatre School News, our monthly online newsletter.