The
School
of Drama

A stage full of students in costumes, arms stretched out, turning and dancing, as part of a production of "Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812."

A Place to Shine

The Carnegie Mellon School of Drama ranks among the best training programs in the world for the next generation of creators, ideators, visionaries, and artistic leaders. Our world-class faculty, top-flight facilities, and unparalleled alumni networks give students the skills, experience, and connections to make their dreams a reality.

Upcoming Events

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Matt & Ben

By Mindy Kaling & Brenda Withers
Directed by Sean Barnett
Oct. 29–31, 2025
Helen Wayne Rauh Studio Theater

Natural Shocks: The Work of Lauren Gunderson

Junior Acting Ensemble Scene Night
Sunday, Nov. 9 @ 7PM
City Theatre Company

Music Theater Class of 2027

Raise the Roof: The Songbook of Andrew Lippa

Junior Music Theater Cabaret
Sunday, Nov. 16 @ 7PM
Greer Cabaret Theater

Alumni Stories

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Carnegie Mellon really trains you for the spiritual, physical, and mental endurance that is required of a person in this business.

Will Brill, BFA Acting 2009 | Tony Award winner for “Stereophonic”