What are Drama Schools?

Most of the more reputable drama schools are affiliated with a university or college.  When people reference ‘drama schools’ they’re talking about fully immersive universities or conservatory programs in which the actors are attending school full time for several years. At the end of your time at drama school, you should have a degree or diploma to commemorate your studies.    

Ten of the Best Drama Schools Worldwide

- RADA Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, London

- WAAPA Western Australia Academy of Performing Arts, Perth

- Yale, Connecticut

- Tisch School Of the Arts, NYU

- Juilliard, NYC

- NIDA, Sydney

- Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh

- London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts, London

- Cours Florent, Paris

- Oxford School of Drama, Woodstock

  Are Drama Schools Right For Me?

Formal training at drama schools shows industry professionals you intend to take this career seriously and understand the importance of studying your craft. It should also provide you with fundamental skills that will serve you in crafting characters and scenes for the rest of your career.

Most of the top actors began their careers by studying acting for two or three years full time. Drama schools provide you with the foundation training and experience vital to an actors’ tool kit, and give you a starting point for your resume.

Find the most highly regarded drama schools in your country or State and apply for them first. While it is not imperative that you go to a top drama school, if you have to go somewhere for three years, it might aswell be the best.