In a carefully planned progression of acting, voice, movement and text analysis classes, students expand both their craft and their creative imagination so that they can be successful in a wide range of theatrical styles from the contemporary to the classical. 

Performance opportunities at Hartford are extensive and designed to expose students to plays from across the theatrical repertoire. Starting with second year projects and culminating with full-scale, professionally designed productions, the plays are chosen to provide each class with challenging onstage experiences. In the spring semester of the third year, Actor Training students receive approximately ten weeks of intensive Shakespeare training in England with our faculty from the professional British theatre.

In addition to our relationship with the Hartford Stage Company, our students regularly find opportunities with TheatreWorks of Hartford, Goodspeed Musicals, Cape Cod's Monomoy Theatre and other local companies. The final year of study culminates with our showcase for industry professionals in New York.