Matt 
Nuñez

“The URTAs” has been a flagship program for more than 50 years. Every year, hundreds of MFA candidates from all theatre disciplines–acting, arts leadership, design and technology, directing, and stage management–take part in this recruiting event where they have the opportunity to meet with faculty recruiters from among our 47 member universities and other top theatre programs, all in one place. The URTAs are the most accessible way to pursue professional theatre training, for all potential candidates.

Training programs find the URTAs to be an unparalleled resource for recruiting the most promising graduate students to their schools, and candidates avoid the expense and anxiety of arranging dozens of separate interviews, travelling to numerous campuses, and navigating applications for countless institutions. It can also be a unique way for candidates to discover programs they may have not otherwise been familiar with, but which may be their perfect fit.

The URTA Auditions & Interviews include a wealth of other programming, including the Guest Auditions (with non-member institutions), Undergrad Preview, and a full slate of continuing education sessions.