<p>We looked at UNH, too. As has been mentioned, their physical theatre and also youth theatre programs look excellent. My D decided based on location to have URI as her “safety” instead, but there was nothing wrong with UNH.</p>
<p>There are lots of wonderful things said about UVT in general on CC, but I don’t know about theatre. New Englanders would laugh at your “in the same neighborhood” expression - UNH is an hour or so from Boston, but UVT, while in a wonderful area, is WAAY up there. </p>
<p>I’m glad you’re interested in UW-Milwaukee. Theatre in Milwaukee is terrific, and UWM recently started a Master’s (not MFA but similar) in Direction and Design that looks fantastic. The great thing about being an undergrad where there is a Master’s in Theatre that is NOT Acting is that they need actors for their projects, and the undergrads get great opportunities. I also know that Film at UWM is huge, and they, too, are always looking for actors. The connections with strong professional theatre groups at UWM, and at CCC are really great. My D chose not to apply to UWM only because it was just too familiar, even though she knew the program was very cool.</p>
<p>One thing about CCC that a lot of kids really like is that even in the BA the liberal arts is not heavy - it’s very much a “conservatory-style” safety, and people who thrive on a “big city downtown” atmosphere love it, too.</p>