Education Programs
The MFA program at Cleveland Play House is affiliated with Case Western Reserve University and has a growing national reputation. The program was started in 1996 and has produced many successful graduates. The master's degree program is three years long with a new class beginning study every two years. Tuition is waived, and an annual living stipend awarded to each student automatically. The most notable graduate to date is Rich Sommer, who is featured on the AMC (TV channel) series Mad Men, as well as a recurring role on NBC’s The Office. Graduates of the program perform in an agent showcase in New York at the end of their third year, and can choose upon graduation to automatically join Actors' Equity. Students in this program are cast in both main stage performances and smaller venues. Each year of study focuses on a different area and period of theatre, as well as a cumulative study of voice, movement, and technique.
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