The Theatre School at DePaul University

The Theatre School at DePaul University, previously the Goodman School of Drama is the drama school of DePaul University. Founded when its very first class was conducted at the Art Institute of Chicago on January 5, 1925, the Goodman School officially became part of DePaul University on July 1, 1978, and was renamed The Theatre School at DePaul University in 1982. The Theatre School is the Midwest region's oldest theatre conservatory and is ranked as one of the top professional theatrical training programs in the United States, enrolling approximately 320 students from North America and abroad. The Theatre School's main performance space is the Merle Reskin Theatre in Downtown Chicago.