About ITC

Located 2 hours from Chicago and 1 hour from the Quad Cities in Princeton, IL, the Illinois Theatre Conservatory provides a distraction-free environment for self-discovery and artistic growth.

The “Whole Artist” Approach
Our philosophy and approach to theatre starts with the concept of the “whole artist”: a savvy, dedicated perpetual student of the art form grounded by a sound knowledge of both the art and the business of theatre. The four facets of the whole artist philosophy are as follows:

• A clear and unbiased understanding of one’s professional-artistic objectives, assets and liabilities, and personal motivations.

• A mastery of the current industry trends, business models, contracts and professional ethics.

• A balance between the pursuit of artistic excellence and frank self-assessment.

• An unwavering dedication to exploring and perfecting theatrical expression.