<p>I posted this initially and erroneously under the musical theater forum, hoping a moderator would move it to its proper place. Since that hasn't happened I've reposted here---and will hopefully receive replies from people who have looked at these programs or know about them. Thanks in advance....</p>
<p>Curious About Emory University's Theater B.A.---Anyone Familiar With Program?
In anticipation of devising a list of possible B.A. schools as a backup plan if he is not accepted into an audition program, our son has been looking at Emory University. They have a professional theater company and allow students to audition for all the plays, so they are able to work alongside professionals during their four years of college. There is an active student theater season, with each performing arts group mounting their own production. They have a really interesting semester in Italy that combines courses in the Italian language with a program in tumbling skills, acting and voice, production, etc. at the Academia dell'Arte as well as a semester at LAMDA. </p>
<p>In addition to visiting the program I would love to hear any first-hand impressions of people who have checked it out personally, or who have attended (or whose kids have attended it). There's no substitute for first-hand experience, but there's also not a good substitute for CC feedback, either If no one has looked into this program I would also be interested in why they haven't. S's test scores and GPA this year have improved to the point where he would be competitive for top non audition schools that have good theater/acting programs, and we're trying to think "outside the box." </p>
<p>Another school we have thought of is Sewanee (University of the South) that has a thriving theater on campus that is funded with the estate and royalties of Tennessee Williams, who was an alumnus. Their program looks interesting and we've had some personal feedback from a working actor who went there and on to Mason Gross for an MFA. The town is SO small, though....</p>