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What does it take to write, create or star in a Broadway play? Hard work, talent, luck—all backed up by a good education. You have to supply the first three yourself, but PlaybillEDU™ can help you find the fourth.

Here is a rundown on where the principals of the original new Broadway play The Audience pursued their college studies. Visit PlaybillEDU.com to learn how you can follow in their footsteps. Individual school listings on the site are linked below.

Principal Cast List:
Helen Mirren: National Youth Theatre
Dylan Baker: Southern Methodist University & Yale School of Drama
Judith Ivey: Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Dakin Matthews: The Juilliard School & New York University
Richard McCabe: Royal Academy of Dramatic Art
Rufus Wright: Central School of Speech and Drama
Anthony Cochrane: Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
Graydon Long: College Conservatory of Music (University of Cincinnati)
Jason Loughlin: University of North Carolina-Charlotte
Henny Russell: New York University & University of San Diego
Tracy Sallows: SUNY Purchase
Tony Ward: Yale School of Drama

Production Credits:
Peter Morgan (Playwright): University of Leeds
Stephen Daldry (Direction): University of Sheffield
Bob Crowley (Production Design): Bristol Old Vic Theatre School
Rick Fisher (Lighting Design): Dickinson College
Paul Arditti (Sound Design): University of Hull
Paul Englishby (Composer): Goldsmith’s College & Royal Academy of Music

Visit PlaybillEDU.com to learn how you can follow in their footsteps!