Carnegie Mellon School of Drama
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The Carnegie Mellon School of Drama is a degree-granting institution founded in 1914 as a division of the College of Fine Arts at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States.
Its undergraduate acting, musical theatre, directing, design, dramaturgy, and production and technology managament majors are considered to be among the top programs in undergraduate conservatory training. Its MFA offerings in directing, design, and production and technology management are also considered to be top graduate programs. The School of Drama offers 18 events every season on campus, and also presents members of its graduating class in produced showcases in New York City and Los Angeles.
To see performances by current and past students, visit The Official Unofficial Carnegie Mellon University School of Drama YOUTUBE page: www.youtube.com/PopSensation87.
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[edit] Facilities
Since 2000, the Purnell Center for the Arts, specifically designed for the School of Drama, has been home for the department. The space includes:
- Philip Chosky Theater, a 430-seat proscenium theater
- Helen Wayne Rauh Studio Theater, a 140-seat black box theater
- Wells Video Studio, a sound stage television studio as well as two movement studios, three rehearsal studios, four design studios, a lighting lab, a sound lab, a costume shop, a scene shop, and various classrooms.
[edit] 2007-2008 Season
- Three Sisters by Anton Chekhov, Philip Chosky Theater, October 4 - 13, 2007
- Accidental Death of an Anarchist by Dario Fo, Helen Wayne Rauh Studio Theater, November 7-9, 2007
- Golden Boy by Clifford Odets, Kresge Theatre, November 7-9, 2007
- Guys and Dolls by Frank Loesser, Philip Chosky Theater, November 29 - December 8, 2007
- Ghosts by Henrik Ibsen, Helen Wayne Rauh Studio Theater, December 5 - 8, 2007
- The Stranger by Craig Lucas, Helen Wayne Rauh Studio Theater, February 6-8, 2008
- The Piano Lesson by August Wilson, Philip Chosky Theater, February 21 - March 1, 2008
- The Boys Next Door by Tom Griffin, Helen Wayne Rauh Studio Theater, March 26-28, 2007
- Playground: A Festival of Independent Student Work, titles and times TBD, Purnell Center for the Arts, April 3-5, 2007
- The Touring Commedia Dell 'Arte Project, Various Venues, TBD, April 11 - 26, 2008
- Don Carlos by Friedrich Schiller, Helen Wayne Rauh Studio Theater, April 23 - 26, 2008
[edit] Notable alumni
- John-Michael Tebelak, playwright and director (Godspell)
- Van Hansis, actor (As The World Turns)
- Maura West, actor (As The World Turns)
- Rob Marshall, film director, nominated for a 2003 Academy Award for Chicago.
- Ted Danson, actor (Cheers)
- Jack Klugman, actor
- Ethan Hawke (briefly attended), actor
- James Cromwell, actor
- Pablo Schreiber, actor
- Andrew Kober, actor (The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee)
- Gabriel Macht, actor
- Gaius Charles, actor (Friday Night Lights)
- Ann Roth, costume designer (The English Patient, The Talented Mr. Ripley)
- Eugene Lee, scenic designer (Saturday Night Live)
- George Romero, film director
- Dagmara Dominczyk, actor
- Erik Jensen, actor/playwright
- Stephen Schwartz, film and theatre composer
- John Pasquin, film director
- John Wells, executive producer/creator (The West Wing, ER)
- Patrick Wilson, actor
- Blair Underwood, actor
- Billy Porter, actor/singer
- Laura San Giacomo, actor
- Maїté Schwartz, actor (quarterlife)
- Holly Hunter, actor
- Emily Skinner, actor/singer
- Cherry Jones, actor
- Judith Light, actor
- Megan Hilty, actress (Wicked)
- Steven Bochco, Emmy-award winning writer/producer/director (Hill Street Blues, L.A. Law and NYPD Blue)
- Rene Auberjonois, actor
- Barbara Feldon, actress
- Frank Gorshin, actor/comedian
- Ming-Na, actor (The Joy Luck Club, ER)
- Paula Wagner, producer (Cruise/Wagner Productions)
- Zachary Quinto, actor (Heroes, 24, So NoTORIous)
- Sutton Foster, actress (Thoroughly Modern Millie, The Drowsy Chaperone)
[edit] References
- Carnegie Mellon School of Drama
- Carnegie Mellon School of Drama Showcase
- Carnegie Mellon University
- West Coast Drama Alumni Clan
- New York Drama Alumni Clan
- "Third Coast" Chicago Drama Alumni Clan

