Welcome to The Theatre School at DePaul University, one of America's oldest and most respected theatre conservatories. For 85 years, we have prepared students for careers in professional theatre. 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. Forged at our founding as the Goodman School of Drama and strengthened by our move to the major urban university that is DePaul, our tradition remains — to educate, train and inspire those who will shape the future of American theatre.

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Hear about life on campus, in the classroom, and in the
theatre from Theatre School students and alumni.



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High School Seniors, Register Now for our Theatre Debut DePaul Open House More >

The Theatre School at DePaul University Announces the 2009-2010 Season More >

The November issue of Theatre School News is now available. More >

DePaul University named as one of the nation's most creative colleges. More >

Students MICA COLE (Acting), BRIAN KAUFMAN (Theatre Arts) and LINDSEY PATE (Costume Design) take you on a guided tour of The Theatre School.