Take a look at The New School for Drama. They offer a BFA in Dramatic Arts which offers acting, playwriting, and directing–in addition to be able to take classes across the New School colleges (Eugene Lang, Parsons, etc.). Plus, you get the advantage of being in NYC. If you’re more of an actor, then focus on acting. If you find yourself gravitating toward writing, then do that. This was my daughter’s #2 school (she was accepted). They also seemed to offer quite a bit in scholarship money, have good connected resources (the students are meeting Helen Mirren TODAY actually!), and a pretty decent acceptance rate. D has a few friends in the program.
She chose the Boston Conservatory BFA Contemporary Theater in it’s place (was her #1 choice). Also solid acting training (but no classical focus), and emphasis is HEAVILY on experimental theater and ensemble. Stanislavski, Grotowski, Linklater are used much of the first year, but also opportunities for writing and collaborative theater.
Calarts was #3 on my Ds list. She auditioned but was not accepted. Milkshakespeare has been the resident expert on the Calarts program and while I am sad/disappointed for her on her most recent perspective, I would take it to heart. My D agreed that she has heard much of the same and is ultimately happy she didn’t get to keep Calarts in the mix. Just wouldn’t have been the right fit for her based on what she was really looking for (which was far more like Boco and The New School).
Good luck on your search!