07May

URTA Presents Kingsley Colton Award with $500 Scholarship at KCACTF

At the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival in Washington, D.C. in April, URTA proudly presented the Kingsley Colton Award for Outstanding Partner to LaShondra Hood of the University of

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22February

URTA Events at SETC Feb 28th!

Are you heading to SETC in Knoxville? Be sure to catch these great URTA events! Life After College: Bridging the gap between undergrad and the profession Thursday, February 28 from

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13February

URTA Re-elects Officer, Directors and Announces Board Expansion

URTA announces the re-election of Treasurer Jacob Pinholster, and Directors-at-Large Marissa Chibas and Brackley Frayer. Pinholster is Associate Dean at the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts at Arizona

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11February

URTA Mourns the Loss of Willam Esper

URTA is saddened by the passing of illustrious acting teacher William Esper, who served on URTA’s Board of Directors from 1985-1995, including as Vice-President. Esper passed away on Saturday, January

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18December

How to Succeed in Theatre without Working in Theatre

“I have a unique set of skills but cannot find a job” is said far too often within the theatre industry. I have heard this statement, and many like it,

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07December

URTA Hosts Women+ Theatre Forum

URTA will host the Women+ Theatre Forum, bringing together women+ theatre artists for discussion and advice. The event will galvanize the community by offering support and encouragement in a safe

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01October

Celebrating 50 Years of URTA Stories

In 2019, URTA celebrates its 50th anniversary. The longevity alone is impressive and reason enough for us to be proud, but when one begins to reflect on the number of

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27September

URTA at LDI – Portfolio / Website Review and Free Floor Pass!

URTA is excited to be part of LDI in October! All students and young professionals are invited to participate in the tenth annual LDI Portfolio and Website Review. Bring your

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11September

Announcing the URTA Excellence Awards in Undergraduate Training

URTA announces the creation of the URTA Excellence Awards in Undergraduate Training. The awards will recognize undergraduate instructors, coaches, mentors and their respective institutions for excellence in the training and

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06September

Vertigo Partners with URTA to Provide Free Registration at The URTAs

URTA and Vertigo are “paying it forward” with a new Candidate Award. URTA is excited announce an expansion of the Candidate Awards program for attendees seeking placement in MFA theatre

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