Category: Member Programs and Services

24October

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
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24October

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
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17October

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
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10October

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
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04October

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
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03October

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
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21September

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
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15September

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
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12September

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
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05September

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
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