Point Park vs UARts (Acting!)

MichaelNKat
Tue, 01 Mar 2011 22:58:54 +0000

Theatreguy, I will try to answer your questions about UArts. First, here is a link to the acting curriculum: [Program: Acting - Bachelor of Fine Arts - The University of the Arts - acalog ACMS?](Program: Acting - Bachelor of Fine Arts - The University of the Arts - Acalog ACMS™)

Here is the link for the MT minor curriculum for acting majors: [Program: Musical Theater Minor - The University of the Arts - acalog ACMS?](Program: Musical Theater Minor - The University of the Arts - Acalog ACMS™)
As you scroll down the page, you will see that the MT minor curriculum is tailored to a student’s major.

As to your specific questions:


The Acting and MT programs are closely aligned. All Acting and MT students take the same core acting studio classes together for all 3 1/2 years that MT students have a core acting studio. Acting and MT students audition for the same shows for all 4 years and casting in straight dramas and musicals frequently crosses majors. Acting and MT students partner for scenes in acting studio, are on stage together and are collaborators. There is no “looking down the nose” at each other.
Dance classes are through the School of Dance. They are Dance for Non-majors classes but students routinely audit additional dance classes.
There are 7-8 shows each semester plus student directed shows and scenes. There are also opportunities for outside shows as well a a multitude of internship opportunities at local professional theatres. During the summer, there are many internship and performing opportunities at area theatres.


Hope this is helpful.