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Our theatre program provides a well-rounded performing arts education with concentrations in acting, directing, design, stage management, and technical theatre. The nationally recognized curriculum features an intimate conservatory setting with small class sizes, ensuring personalized guidance and customized learning paths. Beyond specialized training in performance, design, and technical disciplines, students develop essential abilities in teamwork, production coordination, innovative thinking, effective communication, and leadership.
Students engage in performances across our state-of-the-art facilities, featuring a rare arena-style theater, traditional proscenium stage, and experimental black box space that showcases student work, complete with professional-grade costume and scene shops. The program further enhances learning through a visiting artist initiative that connects students with internationally acclaimed directors, performers, and designers.
International freshman applicants must be high school graduates (students that have the equivalent of a diploma in the United States).
English proficiency is measured through the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). A score of at least 550 on the paper based exam or 77 on the internet based TOEFL is required. USC also accepts the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or the PTE Academic Test. Students must score at least a 6.5 on the IELTS, or at least a 53 on the PTE.