<p>straight-theatre programs I'm curious about:
Rutgers (probably BA), UMN, Tufts, GW, American, New School/Eugene Lang. I know what's on the websites, but I think it's so important to get actual opinions for all of this theatre stuff. Anybody know anything??</p>
<p>(I'm looking for intellectualish programs that'll let me try other aspects of theatre beyond acting-- so, varied, but still a very strong program. Also checking out UMaryland, Emerson, BU, NYU, Brown, Yale, UMich.)</p>
<p>I think that tufts, brown, and Yale would be really good fits for your interests -- they all have strong drama programs but also great academics.</p>
<p>You should also try out Northwestern too...their theatre department within the School of Communication is really remarkable, and it's a BA program that even offers an MT certificate later if you're interested (I heard a few negative things about the MT program but then again went on Preview NU and talked with the students and staff and it seemed amazing). The amazing thing about Northwestern is that it's such a prestigious university and at the same time you get conservatory-esque training in the liberal arts setting...with so many scheduling options based on your interests. I got into other BFA's besides NYU Tisch but would have definitely gone to Northwestern if I didn't get accepted to NYU or didn't get the financial aid because academics are important to me. Northwestern's definitely looking into!</p>
<p>Vassar has a strong theater and film department that comprises extensive literary analysis and history of theater curriculum as well as acting and production classes. Lots of opportunity for student-directed projects. New state-of-the-art theater complex, if that's important to you. In addition, many students opt for a double major. One can be as intellectual as one chooses at Vassar--the library is extraordinarily conducive to studying and worth a visit just to take a look at it. While you're there, also check out the art gallery. and the music building. and the trees. and . . .
And. . .they have a summer theater repertory company in residence at the Powerhouse theater:
<a href="http://powerhouse.vassar.edu/home.html%5B/url%5D">http://powerhouse.vassar.edu/home.html</a>
Summer is a great time to visit vassar.
(wow, sounds like an advertisement. didn't know I liked it so much!)</p>
<p>These are smaller sized schools than the ones on your list, but Bennington College, Hampshire College, Sarah Lawrence, Williams College are very good programs at small liberal arts colleges.</p>
<p>i'm impressed, you guys know me pretty well! i somehow forgot to leave off that list that i am really interested in northwestern, and i DID check out vassar-- wonderful, but a little too small for me.</p>