<p>And I have to decide by tomorrow! Princeton is really working to build their dept, and putting tons of money into it. Yale has 120 shows per year, but their curricular theater doesn't have too many practical classes...</p>
<p>I mean Yale School of Drama is INCREDIBLE. But that's not undergrad.</p>
<p>Also, how are the internship/funding opportunities at each? I got the impression that Princeton'll give you money for just about anything - is that seriously the case?</p>
<p>Any insights as to how I should make this decision? You don't just have to talk about theatre - I'll take anything!</p>
<p>I'll let someone else come in and answer your specific questions, but...come to Princeton and do theatre (and theatre studies)! I hear Princeton theatre kids have so much fun doing what they're doing, though I'm sure Yale is the same. My best friend is going to do theater studies at Yale, so we're going to compare notes on the theater experiences at each of our schools. I have heard comments about the impracticality of Yale theater courses (especially intro courses), but the theoretical/in-depth nature of the clases could be a plus if that's what you'd like to study.</p>
<p>According to a student in the Daily Prince, though the program at Princeton is small, those who are a part of it are really passionate about it and really intense. The courses are really practical and will offer you the chance to fine tune your abilities. That and the fact that you will be able to write/direct/act/whatever in your own play for the creative thesis you write senior year is...incredible.</p>
<p>You're right, Princeton really is working to build up its theatre program (though this can be said for all creative arts departments/programs). Princeton, from what I've heard/researched, is pretty generous with funding student endeavors. There's such a richness to the Princeton theater experience that I gathered upon talking to other students about it. It's a vibrant community, and the shows attract good-sized crowds.</p>
<p>And Intime and Triangle rock hardcore. Come to Princeton! It's nestled right between NYC and Philly, two cities that will offer unlimited opportunities to experience the theatrical life. I can't wait to be a part of everything on campus and to see everything those two cities have to offer.</p>
<p>Yale is better known for theater than Princeton and has a larger program, but I've known very talented and happy actor/singers who came out of Princeton.</p>
<p>that is because princeton doesnt really have a theater program, most theater is done at the club level but all the productions i have seen have been way better than any at yale (ive seen 4ish at each). princeton's productions are superior and known for their excellence.</p>
<p>Princeton has a department (well, technically a program), and P is really investing a lot in it and other creative arts programs/departments to really up the ante, so to speak. There's talk of even making the program a concentration, which would be flippin' sweet, if you ask me. Yes, Yale is much more renowned than Princeton for theatre, but the quality of productions on Princeton's end is incredibly high. Nearly everything is student-motivated and student-run, which adds an air of respect and intensity to the different theatrical programs at Princeton. If you have that entrepreneurial spirit and are a go-getter, Princeton could offer the same thing you're looking for at Yale at Princeton (and this is a nonspecific "you" since I know the OP is looking for an actual major in theatre). If not...then yeah, you'd probably better look elsewhere.</p>