Master of Fine Arts in Theatre - Acting

University of Houston

The University of Houston Alley Theatre M.F.A. Professional Actor Training Program is an immersive three-year program designed to prepare actors for work at leading regional theatres and in major commercial markets around the country. The program nurtures agile, innovative, and adaptable performers by immersing candidates in a rigorous, progressive arc of training. A curated curriculum of classwork and challenging studio sessions provides a foundation for the creation of our mainstage season of fully realized, powerhouse productions. The program keeps a constant eye on the changing needs of the profession, bringing in outside artistic directors and industry specialists, and sending actors to regional auditions where they win the jobs that build a resume and a career. Professional connections are forged through our network of faculty and alumni, renowned guest artists and directors, as well as ongoing auditions with Shakespeare festivals and regional theaters. The third year of study is housed within the prestigious Alley Theatre, where students work alongside the Resident Acting Company and jump-start their careers at a nationally celebrated LORT theater. The combination of intensive studio training, diverse production experience, and professional networking launches graduates into our industry like no other program in the country.