I would recommend Georgetown, if you are interested in a program that is brand new, and are interested in a non directed program. we will offer a basic
theatre major for the first time this coming fall. Georgetown is not a conservatory, and there is no graduate program yet, so you dont have to worry about grad students
blocking you from classes, at the moment we hardly have enough students to fill them at all. There are no concentrations at this
point, but you will leave with a great libral arts degree with hands on experience in the field as well as a good deal of classroom time. As a result you could (as a freshman) be doing full
stage design in a 240 seat
proscenium with the latest equipment (
Strand lightpallete, Hog 3PC, S4 Revolutions, various scrollers and effects, DL2's) as well as a great basics program, with the intention of starting with basic designs and tracing historically through
theatre technology up to present techniques and advancements. and all with direct support of a wonderful faculty, including many from the Chicago and New York circuits as well as visiting professors and playwrights from all over the world.
With 4 theatres on campus and 12-16 plays a year and numerous other dance and music performances there is always something to do.
We are also developing relationships with several professional theatres in the DC area, which is a
dynamic community of professionals.
a
bit of a
plug, but we have a great program starting up, and there are great oportunities. It is never a boring day. Look into it if you want to be part of a burgoning program, and take part in its future development.