@Dolemite Penn State is indeed in the middle of nowhere, but the School of Theatre’s reputation is phenomenal! Sure, it’s no NYU Tisch, but they have several people on Broadway, on Broadway tours, and working in the field! They also have great internship programs. Because PSU is a research university, professors often leave for a couple of weeks to work on a project in NYC and will take students with them if needed/wanted. Lastly, there are wonderful connections (especially with Cirque Du Soleil for tech students)