programs for the post-graduate?

<p>Hello, most will probably know that I am a sophomore Theatre Arts BA at SUNY Fredonia and loving every moment of it! But lately, I’ve been considering what I’ll do post-graduation, and really, I want to keep learning. While I don’t know how ready I’ll feel in two years time, it’s time to at least consider my options.</p>

<p>I know I don’t have the money or reason to go to grad school. Maybe in twenty years, if I decide to teach theatre at some university, but that’s not for now. What I would like to do, I think, is seriously study acting in a two year program.</p>

<p>Financially though, for a newly graduated college student, I don’t think I could afford to do so. I haven’t discussed the possibility with my parents yet, since this is a recent passing thought, but simply, I don’t see myself affording another $20,000 degree.
Are there affordable conservatories out there? Or ensemble theatre groups of the like that study and perform?
Another option I’m considering is doing a summer intensive program. Money will still be an issue but $2000 might be worth it. </p>

<p>Advice (and recommendations where to attend/look in to) would be appreciated!</p>

<p>Here are some reputable New York studios to look into although the two year programs are by no means cheap. I believe some offer summer intensives …</p>

<p>Michael Howard Studios
Maggie Flanigan Studio
Atlantic Acting School
Circle in the Square Theatre School
William Esper Studio
Stella Adler Conservatory of Acting
The Neighborhood Playhouse
T. Schreiber Studio
Bob Krakower
Penny Templeton Studio
Jason Bennett Actor’s Workshop
Josh Pais (auditions)
Weist Barron Studio (on-camera)
Upright Citizens Brigade (improv)
Peoples’ Improv Theater
The Magnet (improv)</p>

<p>For LA, there’s an ever changing list you can look up on the Backstage.com forums.</p>