Overview

The overall aim of the Acting Program at California Institute of the Arts CalArts is to guide students in becoming versatile, well-rounded theater artists who have the skills to pursue their own creative and professional paths. Accordingly, CalArts seeks talented performers who are engaged with their imaginations, guided by their passions, and compelled to speak their stories.

Overview

The graduate curriculum pushes advanced actors to expand, innovate, and clarify their skill sets. Students in both the BFA and MFA Programs learn how to analyze texts, master diverse acting methodologies, and develop their bodies, voices, emotions, and minds as instruments for performance.

Rigorous classes in acting, voice, speech, movement, and theatrical production are augmented by a wide range of performance and production experiences—each tailored to the individual needs of the student. The curriculum is structured progressively, beginning with particularly strong emphasis on movement and physical expression as a means to unlock the imagination. The second year focuses on classical world texts, on-camera technique, and advanced scene study. The final year is balanced between the deepening of the actor’s craft and creative agency, together with the practical preparation for a performance career.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Acting Studio
Voice
Speech
Movement
Alexander Technique
The Performer and the Object
Theatrical Stage Fighting

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-05 00:00:00

Language

English

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

90 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

California, United States

Disciplines

Drama View 257 other Masters in Drama in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

Upload your portfolio and/or plan your audition
Upload unofficial transcripts showing all academic work
Request at least two letters of recommendation be sent to CalArts
We do not require the SAT, ACT, or GRE as part of your application

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

60650 USD / year

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Out-of-State

60650 USD / year

≈ 60650 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

60650 USD / year

≈ 60650 USD / year

Living costs

California

United States

1570 - 2658 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Key information

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Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

California

Funding

Scholarships Information

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