- 27November
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Boston Univ, Brooklyn College, Univ of Georgia, Join URTA
URTA continues its period of expansion, adding three high profile MFA programs to its membership, following the recent joining of both LSU and Wayne State. Effective July 2017, Boston University, Brooklyn College (CUNY), and the University of Georgia have joined URTA’s active ranks. Boston University Established in 1954, Boston University’s School of Theatre in the- Posted by URTA Posted on 27 Nov 0 Comments Read More
- 27November
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Iowa Summer Rep is now Summer Partnership in the Arts
Summer play production at The University of Iowa began its long history in 1920 as part of Edward C. Mabie’s pioneering efforts to mold the UI theatre department into one of the finest in the country. Then, in 2013 a flood devastated the University’s theatre department and kept the Rep dark for three years. This- Posted by URTA Posted on 27 Nov 0 Comments Read More
- 25November
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URTA on the Map – Northwestern University
Who: Marcus Doshi, Design School: Northwestern University City: Evanston, Illinois What advice would you give to someone who is in the process of applying to MFA programs? Research, research, research, research. Research the program – what sort of courses and production opportunities are on offer? You want to make sure the program satisfies your interests.- Posted by URTA Posted on 25 Nov 0 Comments Read More
- 22November
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URTA on the Map – Boston University
Who: Mark Stanley, Lighting Design MFA Program Head School: Boston University City: Boston, MA What advice would you give to someone who is in the process of applying to MFA programs in general and specifically to Boston University? First, be passionate about theatre and the art of story telling and be committed to creating theatre- Posted by URTA Posted on 22 Nov 0 Comments Read More
- 16November
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URTA on the Map – California State University, Fullerton
Who: Deb Lockwood, Lighting Design; Fred Kinney, Scenic; Katie Wilson and Hyun Sook Kim, Costume Design School: California State University, Fullerton City: Fullerton, California What should a prospective student look for in a training program? And what qualities do you think candidates would find in your program that is different from others? Deb Lockwood: A- Posted by URTA Posted on 16 Nov 0 Comments Read More
- 13November
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URTA on the Map – Temple University
Who: Douglas Wager, Associate Dean School: Temple University City: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania What advice would you give to someone who is in the process of applying to MFA programs? Look for schools that have are clearly connected both geographically and pedagogically to an established and broadly diverse and robust professional theater community. Assess the quality of- Posted by URTA Posted on 13 Nov 0 Comments Read More
- 10November
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URTA on the Map – FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training
Who: Patricia Delorey, Professor of Voice, Speech & Dialects School: FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training City: Sarasota, FL What advice would you give to new students about how they can build relationships and form communities in a new environment? For a new student to build relationships and form communities at FSU/Asolo Conservatory, I would tell- Posted by URTA Posted on 10 Nov 0 Comments Read More
- 07November
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URTA on the Map – University of Iowa
Who: Paul Kalina, Head of Acting School: University of Iowa City: Iowa City, Iowa What should candidates look for in a training program? And what unique qualities do you think candidates would find in your program? Needs and desires differ for every student seeking a graduate training program. Some want more experience in foundational work,- Posted by URTA Posted on 07 Nov 0 Comments Read More
- 03November
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URTA on the Map – Purdue University
Who: Anne Fliotsos, Interim Chair School: Purdue University City: West Lafayette, Indiana What advice would you give to new students about how they can build relationships and form communities in a new environment? The Greater Lafayette area is actually the city of Lafayette and West Lafayette, Indiana, separated by a river running between them. Many- Posted by URTA Posted on 03 Nov 0 Comments Read More
- 31October
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URTA on the Map – California Institute of the Arts
Who: Marissa Chibas School: California Institute of the Arts City: Valencia, California What do you think is the most unique aspect of CalArts MFA programs? The pillars of the mission of our Theater school are that we are interdisciplinary, diverse, international, and experimental. We put a great deal of emphasis on our students developing the- Posted by URTA Posted on 31 Oct 0 Comments Read More