The Florida State University/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training or FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training is a three-year graduate program culminating in a Master of Fine Arts degree in Acting. The program is operated by Florida State University in conjunction with the Asolo Repertory Theatre.

Florida State University/Asolo
Conservatory for Actor Training
TypePublic university
Established1968
DeanDr. James Frazier
Location, ,
United States
WebsiteOfficial website
FSU Center for the Performing Arts, Sarasota, FL

FSU/Asolo Conservatory

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It is currently housed in the Florida State University Center for the Performing Arts, which is a multi-theater complex, located on The Ringling property which is managed by Florida State University.

First year students perform understudy roles with the Asolo Repertory Theatre during their first year, perform onstage for the conservatory season in the Cook Theatre during their second year, and are treated as company members of the Asolo Rep in their 3rd year. Upon graduation from the program, students are eligible to join the Actors' Equity Association.

In 2019, the program was named one of the top 25 drama schools in the world by The Hollywood Reporter. [1] The program auditions 1200-1500 students annually in four locations. It accepts a maximum of 12 students per school year.[1]

2022-2023 season

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This was the first season presented by Andrei Malaev-Babel, Director and Head of Acting for the conservatory.

2021-2022 season

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This was the last season Greg Leaming served as the director of FSU's Conservatory for Acting Training, he retired after 17 years in this position.[2]

2020-2021 season

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This season was initially announced with the usual 4 shows, however, due to the COVID-19 pandemic this season instead consisted of 2 recorded plays.

Initial announcement:[3]

Actual season:[2]

2015–2016 season

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The season was presented under the helm of Greg Leaming, who has served as the Associate Artistic Director for Asolo Repertory Theatre and Director of the Conservatory for the past eleven years.

2014–2015 season

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The season was presented under the helm of Greg Leaming, who has served as the Associate Artistic Director for Asolo Repertory Theatre and Director of the Conservatory for the past ten years.

2013–2014 season

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The season was presented under the helm of Greg Leaming, who has served as the Associate Artistic Director for Asolo Repertory Theatre and Director of the Conservatory for the past nine years.

2012–2013 season

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The season was presented under the helm of Greg Leaming, who has served as the Associate Artistic Director for Asolo Repertory Theatre and Director of the Conservatory for the past eight years.

2011–2012 season

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The season will be presented under the helm of Greg Leaming, who has been serving as the Associate Artistic Director for Asolo Repertory Theatre and Director of the Conservatory for the past seven years.

2010–2011 season

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The season will be presented under the helm of Greg Leaming, who has been serving as the Associate Artistic Director for Asolo Repertory Theatre and Director of the Conservatory for the past six years. [3]

2009–2010 season

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Notable alumni

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References

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  1. ^ "MFA – Acting". School of Theatre. Retrieved 2023-04-23.
  2. ^ Prentiss, Anna (2021-08-25). "FSU/Asolo Conservatory director to retire after 17-year tenure". Florida State University News. Retrieved 2023-04-23.
  3. ^ "Asolo Rep, FSU/Asolo Conservatory announce 2020-21 seasons". Your Observer. 2020-04-04. Retrieved 2023-04-23.
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