Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training
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.
FSU/Asolo Conservatory
It is currently housed in the Florida State University Center for the Performing Arts, which is a multi-theater complex, located on 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. The program auditions 1200-1500 students annually in four locations. It accepts a maximum of 12 students per school year.
2022-2023 season
This was the first season presented by Andrei Malaev-Babel, Director and Head of Acting for the conservatory.
2021-2022 season
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.
2020-2021 season
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:
Actual season:
2015–2016 season
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.The Real Inspector Hound by Tom StoppardThe Liar by David Ives, adapted from the comedy by Pierre CorneilleMacbeth by William ShakespeareNora by Ingmar Bergman, adapted from Henrik Ibsen's A Doll's House
2014–2015 season
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.The Water Engine by David MametAs You Like It by William Shakespearetitle of show by Jeff Bowen and Hunter BellThe Cherry Orchard by Anton Chekhov
2013–2014 season
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.The School for Lies by David Ives, adapted from Moliere's MisanthropeLoot by Joe OrtonHow I Learned to Drive by Paula VogelAntigone by Jean Anouilh
2012–2013 season
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.Twelfth Night by William ShakespeareThe Aliens by Annie BakerStop Kiss by Diana SonCandida by George Bernard Shaw
2011–2012 season
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.The Brothers Karamazov by Fyodor Dostoyevsky, adapted by Anthony Clarvoe; November 1–20, 2011Lobby Hero by Kenneth Lonergan; January 3–22, 2012The Robbers by Friedrich Schiller; February 21-March 11, 2012Cloud Nine by Caryl Churchill; April 3–22, 2012
2010–2011 season
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. The Two Gentlemen of Verona by William Shakespeare, directed by Greg Leaming; October 26, 2010 - November 14, 2010Reasons to Be Pretty by Neil LaBute, directed by Barbara Redmond; January 4, 2011 - January 23, 2011The Lady from the Sea by Henrik Ibsen, directed by Andrei Malaev-Babel; February 22, 2011 - March 13, 2011Tartuffe by Molière, directed by Wes Granthom; April 12, 2011 - May 1, 2011
2009–2010 season
The Mystery Play by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa; October 27, 2009 - November 15, 2009Blue/Orange by Joe Penhall; January 5, 2010 - January 24, 2010Machinal by Sophie Treadwell; March 2, 2010 - March 21, 2010The Game of Love and Chance by Pierre Marivaux; April 14, 2010 - May 3, 2010
Notable alumni