Ambrose University announced the launch of the Diploma in Acting program for fall 2015. This two-year commencement into the art and industry of theatre prepares students for careers as professional actors, directors, and playwrights. It also provides a strong foundation for a variety of roles in theatre management.

The program is unique in Canada. Program instructors are working theatre professionals who bring relevant hands–on experiences to the classroom stage. Through intense training, students will develop the rigour required to create good stories and the personal fortitude needed to sustain a life in the arts. Instructors also introduce students to the Calgary theatre community through collaboration, production, and internships. 

For Barrett Hileman, director of Theatre Program, the most exciting aspect of the program’s design is the integration of faith and learning.

“Our program is a unique combination of conservatory training and discipleship, challenging you to incorporate personal faith into art,” he said.

From acting to stage combat, playwriting, and dance, the Diploma in Acting program aims to create artists of excellence with a foundation of faith. 

For more information, visit ambrose.edu/arts-science-programs/diploma-acting.

--Ambrose University