URTA

09/23/2026

Contact us now to receive your poster for the 2027 URTAs and get the word out about this higher education opportunity to students in your community! Send your mailing address to [email protected] to get on the list.

09/03/2026

Join URTA on Monday, September 14 at 1 pm (Eastern) for a Zoom session all about demystifying the grad school application process. Link to register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/BlhkKQD6QcmdlyX9l4gSGA

The 90-minute session is free and open to all. Whether you are ready to apply for graduate school in 2027 or are just starting to consider it for your future, this session is for you!

During this session we’ll share tips for researching professional training programs and things to consider when choosing the best program for you. There are a wide variety of training programs out there, from MFAs to conservatory/certificate programs, so doing your research is key to finding your ideal program. We'll also explain how the URTA Auditions & Interviews (the URTAs) process works and how it can help streamline the grad school application process for you!

Note: as this session is meant to be discussion-based, it will NOT be recorded. There will be more opportunities to the Zoom session in the future.

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: All About the URTAs: demystifying the grad school process. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

08/31/2026

Register now for the 2027 URTAs Auditions and Interviews! Go to urta.com/events for more information and registration.

08/28/2026

Congratulations to the wonderful Franklin Stage Company for closing their 30th season! Production photos for The Civilities and Much Ado About Nothing taken by Russ Rowland.

URTA was pleased to serve again as paymaster for their Equity artists this year. For more information on this service, please visit urta.com/paymaster.

08/26/2026

Registration for the 2027 URTAs opens next week! We will have events in Atlanta, Chicago, Philadelphia, Fullerton, and online. Check out urta.com/events for more information on the URTAs and available candidate awards!

07/10/2026

Don't forget to save these dates! Please note that the virtual Design/Tech Interviews have been moved to JAN 10 2027.

06/10/2026

Applications are now open for the 2027 FAIR cohort at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, and they’re looking for the next group of artists, administrators, and technicians to join them in their 2027 season.

FAIR (Fellowships, Assistantships, Internships, and Residencies) is OSF’s flagship early‑career program, offering hands‑on experience, deep artistic collaboration, and meaningful mentorship in a professional repertory environment.
They are currently hiring for:
• Phil Killian Directing Fellowship
• Assistant Director
• Stage Management Assistant
• Stage Technician Assistant
• Assistant Lighting Designer
• Literary Management Assistant
• Education and Engagement Assistant
• General and Company Management Assistant
• Operations Assistant
Deadlines are coming up quickly:
• FAIR assistantships and positions: July 6, 2026
• Phil Killian Directing Fellowship: July 12, 2026
The Phil Killian Fellowship is a standout opportunity for directors ready to engage deeply with classical work, offering mentorship, assistant directing opportunities, and a seat at the table in artistic processes at OSF.

Explore full details and apply here:
https://recruiting2.ultipro.com/ORE1002OREG/JobBoard/705d9861-cd29-4b49-8d5c-6b35177a1435/?q=&o=postedDateDesc

05/29/2026

The dates are out for the 2027 URTAs! Mark your calendars 📅✨

05/12/2026

NDPR is happening in New York City next week on 5/21! National Design Portfolio Review welcomes producers, directors, and designers from across the profession to informally talk with recent graduates from their eighteen member programs, and review their portfolios. Register and start viewing the 2026 NDPR Presenters on their website now: ndpr-nyc.com

05/07/2026

Design Tech Showcase South is coming up next week! This showcase highlights the work of graduating designers, technicians, and stage managers from leading universities in the south who are immediately available to join the entertainment industry for theatre, film, themed and live-event.

Visit designtechshowcasesouth.com for more information.