CMU Pre-College Drama
Carnegie Mellon's Pre-College Drama is a rigorous six-week residential program mirroring the School of Drama's BFA training in acting, musical theatre, or design/production, ideal for students aiming for top-tier theatre programs.
Pre-College Drama prepares students for the college audition and interview process.
Students will attend classes for approximately eight hours a day, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
You must be in high school between 10th and 11th grade or between 11th and 12th grade during the summer of 2026.
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