Immersion
Live and study in the heart of the New York professional theater scene, taking classes at Theatre Row and other studios throughout the theater district. Attend up to 30 productions on and off Broadway that expose you to numerous genres of theatre. Learn about the artistic process from professional actors, directors, and writers who attend your classes on a weekly basis for workshops and discussion.

Opportunity and Access
Learn from the best. The Tepper Semester features a faculty of prominent industry professionals. Take advantage of unprecedented opportunities to develop valuable relationships with exceptional artists in the industry. As an immersion experience, this professional preparatory semester creates the base of a national arts network for emerging artists.

Nineteen-Credit Core Curriculum
Build a critical understanding of the profession through daily artistic training. In addition to core classes, your curriculum is rounded out with numerous master classes (16 in the recent semester) with industry professionals, including master teachers, actors, casting directors, agents, composers, writers, designers, stage managers, and production staff members.

Intimate Class Size
Receive one-on-one attention in a supportive, nurturing environment that helps build confidence and focus.