"The Actors Studio MFA in
Directing program was highly
personalized, individually
tailored, and afforded me the
luxury of being educated where
opportunities and experiences are
abundant."
Michael Rader '13, MFA in Directing
Resident Director, A Christmas Story
National Tour; Artistic Director,
Cirque du Soleil
"I wanted to go to graduate
school to hone my craft and
to make fulfilling artistic
connections in the theater
community. I am deeply thankful
to The Actors Studio Drama School
for providing me with this and so
much more."
Danny Gorman '15, MFA in Directing
Assistant Director, Sunset Boulevard
on Broadway and at the English National
Opera; Assistant Director of Carousel on
London's West End
"My perspective was enriched
greatly by the MFA in Directing
program's nuanced and versatile
structure. I was mentored in
design, theater history and the
history of directing, traditional
text analysis, and experimental
devising."
Rachel Stevens '14, MFA in Directing
Assistant Director, Preludes at Lincoln
Center; Assistant Director, Natasha,
Pierre and The Great Comet of 1812
on Broadway
