- 24October
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URTA on the Map – University of Maryland
Who: Mikhail Kachman, Head of MFA in Design School: University of Maryland – Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies City: College Park, Maryland What should candidates look for in a training program? And what unique qualities do you think candidates would find in your program? Candidates should look for 3 things: 1) whether the program educates- Posted by URTA Posted on 24 Oct 0 Comments Read More
- 24October
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URTA on the Map – University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Who: Calvin MacLean, Department Head, Artistic Director School: University of Tennessee – Knoxville City: Knoxville, Tennessee What advice would you give to new students about how they can build relationships and form communities at your school? We are already a close-knit community. The work we do and the practicum nature of the program generates immediate- Posted by URTA Posted on 24 Oct 0 Comments Read More
- 17October
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URTA on the Map – University of California, Irvine
Who: Holly Durbin, Head of Costume Design School: University of California, Irvine City: Irvine, California What should candidates look for in a training program? It’s important for a potential student to make a thoughtful match with the faculty, because you will work closely with them for two or three years. That does not mean you- Posted by URTA Posted on 17 Oct 0 Comments Read More
- 10October
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URTA on the Map – Southern Methodist University
Who: Claudia Stephens, Associate Professor, Costume Design School: Southern Methodist University City: Dallas, Texas What advice would you give to new students about how they can build relationships and form communities in a new environment? In our student’s first year at SMU, we encourage and actively support attendance at local professional theatre venues such as- Posted by URTA Posted on 10 Oct 0 Comments Read More
- 04October
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URTA on the Map – Brooklyn College, CUNY
Who: Mary Beth Easley School: Brooklyn College, CUNY City:Brooklyn, New York What unique qualities do you think candidates would find in your program? As noted on our webpage, Brooklyn College is a microcosm of the ethnically rich borough of Brooklyn it serves, and a mirror of the wide diversity in New York City itself. Our- Posted by URTA Posted on 04 Oct 0 Comments Read More
- 03October
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URTA on the Map – University of South Carolina
Who: Nic Ularu, Head of MFA Design Program School: University of South Carolina City: Columbia, South Carolina What should candidates look for in a training program? And what unique qualities do you think candidates would find in your program? Before considering a training program, the MFA candidates should know about the quality, the national and- Posted by URTA Posted on 03 Oct 0 Comments Read More
- 21September
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URTA on the Map – University of Arizona
Who: Deanna Fitzgerald School: University of Arizona City: Tucson, Arizona What advice would you give to new students about how they can build relationships and form communities in a new environment? Theater itself is innately suited for building relationships and forming communities. I would tell them to go to everything on the calendar when they- Posted by URTA Posted on 21 Sep 0 Comments Read More
- 15September
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URTA on the Map- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Who: Tracy Bersley, Head of Movement and Coach for Playmakers Repertory Company Where: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill City: Chapel Hill, North Carolina What advice would you give to new students about how they can build relationships and form communities in a new environment? Find people with common interests, which means being willing to- Posted by URTA Posted on 15 Sep 0 Comments Read More
- 12September
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URTA on the Map- Louisiana State University
Who: Nick Erickson, Associate Head of MFA Acting Where: Louisiana State University City: Baton Rouge, LA What advice would you give to someone who is in the process of applying to MFA programs? Do your research. Find the right programs for your needs and career goals and focus on them. Also, remember that you are- Posted by URTA Posted on 12 Sep 0 Comments Read More
- 05September
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URTA on the Map- East 15 Acting School
Who: Robin Sneller, Head of MFA Acting Where: East 15 Acting School City: Loughton, UK 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? Prospective students can come to a strong training program with any number- Posted by URTA Posted on 05 Sep 0 Comments Read More