Sargent Conservatory of Theatre Arts

Leigh Gerdine College of Fine Arts

Training Artists for Over 55 Years

Webster University’s Sargent Conservatory of Theatre Arts offers professional training programs in acting, musical theatre, directing, design, technical theatre and stage management.

Sargent Conservatory is associated with professional theatre companies, two of which are on campus: The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis and Opera Theatre of Saint Louis. Explore below to learn more about our sequential and intensive programs for training theatre artists.

Meet our seniors, whose work for Senior Showcase highlights the array of experiences and artistic work integral to our training.

A man and woman in costume performing on stage, showcasing their talent and captivating the audience.

Person in simple clothing stands under a spotlight stepping out of large wooden storage unit with many drawers.

Renaissance-themed theatre scene featuring actors in period costumes engaging in stage combat.

A performer on stage wears a white lace dress and large feathered wings, with hands gesturing outward. The background includes a chair and scattered paper.

A woman illuminated by light suggesting prison bars.

Three actors move among multiple levels centered on stylized tree.

Theater stage with performers in period costumes, centered by an illuminated actor under a chandelier, surrounded by audience members in a dimly lit setting with columns and set decorations.

Actor with a serious demeanor wears heavy eye makeup. The background includes another actor walking away with a concerned expression, a chair and scattered paper.

Female actor wearing renaissance dress sits on platform bed with darkened background.

Two men sit at a diner table with condiments in the background; one is in a sheriff's uniform, while the other is in casual outdoor clothing, animatedly gesturing as he speaks.

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Playbill

Explore this detailed introduction to our programs.

Faculty

Meet our remarkable team of teaching artists.

Audition and Interview Process

Learn about audition, portfolio and interview requirements.

Professional Partners

Meet WebCo's six professional partners who join us in our mission to train theatre artists.

Alumni Spotlight

Celebrate the excellent work WebCo alums, from Broadway stages to government offices, from television studios to university classrooms.

Facilities

Learn about the Conservatory's studio and performance spaces.

Sargent Conservatory Season

WebCo Proudly Announces its 2025-2026 Season

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Visit our Box Office for tickets and additional information.

Seize the King	Sept. 26–Oct. 5
The SpongeBob Musical	Nov. 14–16
The Drowning Girls	Dec. 5–7
The Lightning Thief	March 6–8
In a Word	Apr. 3–5
The Rover	Apr. 24–26

SEIZE THE KING

By Will Power

Emerson Studio Theatre
September 26–October 5, 2025

Seize the King by Will Power is a modern reimagining of Shakespeare's Richard III, blending classical themes with contemporary language and rhythm. The play follows Richard, a cunning and power-hungry nobleman, as he manipulates and eliminates those around him to seize the English throne. Set in a stylized, almost mythic world, the story explores timeless themes of ambition, power, betrayal, and the cost of ruthless leadership. Will Power infuses the script with hip-hop-influenced verse and sharp dialogue, making the characters and conflicts resonate with today's audiences. The language is both poetic and streetwise, reflecting Richard’s duality as both charismatic and dangerous. As Richard ascends, he leaves chaos in his wake, ultimately confronting the emptiness of his conquests. Seize the King challenges traditional notions of heroism and authority, asking whether true leadership can exist without integrity. It's a bold, urgent, and theatrical retelling for the modern age.