Webster University offers an intense four-year actor's training program that culminates with a B.F.A. degree in Acting or Musical Theatre. Both acting programs are based on a block of courses called the Conservatory.
Acting and musical theatre students complete liberal arts courses electives to balance the curriculum and provide a well-rounded education. Music theatre students also enroll in music and dance courses.
All students are accepted into the program by interview or audition and are enrolled in a particular sequence. The Conservatory produces a season of six plays and one dance concert annually.
The productions are performed, designed and constructed by students, using each of three performance spaces: the Virginia Browning Main Stage at the Loretta-Hilton Performing Arts Center, home of The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis; the Emerson Studio Theatre below the main stage; and Stage III located in Webster Hall.
Partnerships with World-Class
Cultural Institutions:
• Opera Theatre of Saint Louis and The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis are located on campus and perform in the Loretto-Hilton Center for the Performing Arts.
• The Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra and Dance St. Louis collaborate with Webster on curriculum as well as productions.
• Webster is the only American university that has a partnership with the internationally-acclaimed Vienna Academy of Fine Art.
Featured Photo
Leigh Gerdine College of Fine Arts
Webster University's Leigh Gerdine College of Fine Arts enables students to become confident, intellectually prepared artists and performers in a global environment. Our art, music, theatre and dance majors combine significant studio experiences with an excellent faculty-driven liberal arts education. Many alumni have been nominated for and won Tony, Emmy, and Academy Awards. Theatre graduates are currently with national touring companies of Peter Pan, Chicago, Cabaret, and Sunset Boulevard.
Did You Know?
The Conservatory of Theatre Arts at Webster is considered one of the top professional training programs in the country. It is a B.F.A.-only program designed for students who want to pursue theatre as a full-time career. Participation is limited to those majoring in theatre. It is not available as a minor, extracurricular activity or an elective. Design/tech and stage management majors work directly with professional designers and technicians and use professional shops.
Fast Facts
St. Louis, Missouri
Student to Faculty ratio:
16:1
Average class size:
15-25 students
Student Body:
Represents 46 U.S. states and 130 countries
Mascot:
Gorlok
International Campuses:
Cha-am/Hua Hin, Thailand
Geneva, Switzerland
Leiden, the Netherlands
London, England
Vienna, Austria
