Circle in the Square Theatre School is a non-profit, tax exempt drama school associated with the Circle in the Square Theatre and as such is the only accredited school attached to a Broadway theatre. It offers two two-year programs: a Professional Acting Workshop, and a Professional Musical Theatre Workshop. The musical theatre program is unique in that is identical to the acting program, except for additional musical classes. Circle in the Square Theatre School is unique in that the students get access to and perform in the Broadway Theatre, and can see the shows at Circle for free.