<p>eggdropsoup, I’m going to suggest that it’s probably not a good idea to use vague expressions like “good” or “not so good” theatre departments. There are so many variables and characteristics that people evaluate programs on. In fact, when someone comes onto CC and asks, “Is X school good for theatre?” just about everyone says, “What are YOUR criteria for a good theatre school?” Some people are focused on training, others on professional connections. Some want more literature/history, and others want to be in as many productions as possible. Some are interested mostly in reputation and the fame of the graduates. There are lots of other questions - structure vs. freedom, “experimental” vs. “classical” … but then the definitions themselves also become very subjective. </p>
<p>I think from some of your comments it’s hard to know just what does and doesn’t appeal to your daughter in a theatre program. It would help if we knew, because everyone has different interests.</p>