<p>As a professor I have to say that any professor that would penalize a student for sharing an opposing view should not be a professor. I hope that in a college environment you will find professors who will encourage you to express the views which you hold. </p>
<p>However, part of the college experience is for a student to be exposed to views which are different than their own. Not to change your mind, but to open your mind to other points of view. A college professor should challange you to expand your horizons and grow. Everyone has different beliefs... it sounds as if you have already been in environments where your beliefs have been challanged. I do not think you need to worry about brainwashing :) You sound as if you are a strong person who can take in information and make your own decisions. </p>
<p>As you already know, theatre training is very challanging... in order to play a myriad of roles you have to be emotionally open, and be able to walk in another's shoes, being exposed to different view points is an important part of this training. </p>
<p>As far as finding kindred spirits goes... I think that you will find some like minded students (from a political standpoint) at any different schools. I would look for a program that you like, and if you are accepted then look into the kinds of political organizations that are on campus. Most large campuses have conservative political groups.</p>