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Johnny Carson School of Theatre & Film
Fuel Your Talent
Find Your Stage
The community is here, and everybody wants to see you win. I’ve had nothing but support since I’ve started my journey here… you have a lot of people that really want to see you win.”
The Johnny Carson School of Theatre & Film is cultivating the next generation of artists, filmmakers and storytellers. With cutting-edge facilities, innovative approaches and an emphasis on collaboration, we’re empowering students to expand their creativity while preparing them for successful careers. Our world-renowned faculty and rich arts community continue to uphold UNL’s longstanding tradition of excellence in the arts.
Academics
The Johnny Carson School of Theatre & Film offers comprehensive programs in all areas of theatre, film and emerging media arts. From stage performance and production design to developing new worlds with cutting-edge technologies, the Carson School instructs and promotes collaboration across disciplines to foster a community of creative excellence.
Beyond the
Classroom
Perform Shakespeare across the globe, learn from award-winning alumni, meet with world-famous artists, build new worlds and play in the universes of some of theater and film’s most iconic stories. From Lincoln to London and far beyond, you’ll get the experience you crave to launch your career.
Studios & Performance Spaces
Our state-of-the-art facilities include the Carson Center for Emerging Media Arts, fully equipped production studios and a wide array of stages, performance spaces and equipment. Students have access to industry-standard tools and processes, enabling them to bring their artistic visions to life while gaining practical, professional experience.
Art &
Community
Students will immerse themselves in a thriving arts community in the heart of a creative city. In Lincoln, innovation and opportunities intersect to shape your education, enhance your career, and impact the global entertainment industry.
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