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The Florida State University/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training, based in Sarasota, Florida, offers a three-year graduate program leading to a Master of Fine Arts degree from Florida State University's School of Theatre. Renowned as one of the nation's premier acting institutions, the Conservatory provides rigorous training for exceptional actors within a professional theatre setting, combining academic instruction with hands-on performance opportunities. The program has earned accolades in publications like The New York Times, U.S. News, World Report, and The Princeton Review for its outstanding graduate-level training.
All MFA candidates at the Florida State University/Asolo Conservatory benefit from full tuition coverage through Florida State University, along with living expense assistance via donor-supported Asolo Scholarships. Second-year students participate in a London study program jointly funded by the Asolo Repertory Theatre and Florida State University. Graduates achieve Equity eligibility through their work with Asolo Repertory Theatre, serving as understudies during their first year and becoming associate company members by their third year.