URTA The University Resident Theatre Association supports excellence in professional theatre training, ensuring the continued renewal of the American theatre.

The University Resident Theatre Association (URTA) was founded in 1969 with the mission of supporting excellence in professional training of theatre artists, ensuring the continued renewal of the American theatre. Since that time, URTA has grown to include many programs and services, all working toward that same goal.

The dates are out for the 2027 URTAs! Mark your calendars 📅✨
05/29/2026

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

NDPR is happening in New York City next week on 5/21! National Design Portfolio Review welcomes producers, directors, an...
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

Design Tech Showcase South is coming up next week! This showcase highlights the work of graduating designers, technician...
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.

There are several virtual acting showcases available to watch online now! Keep an eye on urta.com/urta-virtual-showcase ...
05/06/2026

There are several virtual acting showcases available to watch online now! Keep an eye on urta.com/urta-virtual-showcase for more as they come in.

The Boston University College of Fine Arts showcases are coming up next week! RSVP at bu.edu/cfa/theatre/showcase/
05/01/2026

The Boston University College of Fine Arts showcases are coming up next week! RSVP at bu.edu/cfa/theatre/showcase/

The UT Live Design and Production Showcase is next week! This showcase presents work created for theatre, dance and othe...
04/24/2026

The UT Live Design and Production Showcase is next week!

This showcase presents work created for theatre, dance and other performance mediums by M.F.A. candidates in the UT Live Design and Production program at The University of Texas at Austin Department of Theatre and Dance. Areas of work include costume design and technology, lighting design, integrated media design and scenic design.

The Indiana University Bloomington MFA showcases are now available! The MFA Acting showcase is accessible virtually, and...
04/22/2026

The Indiana University Bloomington MFA showcases are now available! The MFA Acting showcase is accessible virtually, and the MFA Design and Technology showcase is both online and in person through tomorrow evening.

For more info on these showcases and more, please visit urta.com/urta-showcase-calendar.

The Cleveland Play House Acting Program Class of 2026 will present their showcase in both Cleveland and NYC this spring....
04/17/2026

The Cleveland Play House Acting Program Class of 2026 will present their showcase in both Cleveland and NYC this spring. Visit clevelandplayhouse.com/education/cwrucph-mfa/showcase for more information and to request tickets.

The virtual showcase for the MFA Acting Class of 2026 at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is now live! Yo...
04/10/2026

The virtual showcase for the MFA Acting Class of 2026 at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is now live! You can watch it at uncgradacting.com.

Find this showcase and more upcoming ones at urta.com/urta-showcase-calendar.

A big thanks to everyone who came out to our events at   and to United Scenic Artists  Local USA 829  for helping us put...
03/23/2026

A big thanks to everyone who came out to our events at and to United Scenic Artists Local USA 829 for helping us put on another great mixer!

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