URTA @ Design Showcase East
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2017 marked an addition to Design Showcase East "A Career In The Arts" Each year a NYC based designer discusses the reality of transitioning from student to professional, building a career and the realities of a life in the American Theatre. BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND in 2020
3:30PM in the Showcase room |
This years guest speaker is Al Ridella
"Some think Al Ridella and I provided the lighting at The Last Supper, but that's not true. I was on another gig and left the job in Al's hands." -Jeff Mateer - VP of Business Development 4 Wall
Al Ridella has made it his mission to help introduce students into the the professional world.
Al will discuss the process of making New York City your commercial home. The people, places, and networks you need to navigate as you transition from the classroom into the profession. He will be joined by several "20 something" designers who have made the journey and will try to answer your questions and put your worries to rest.
Al Ridella has made it his mission to help introduce students into the the professional world.
Al will discuss the process of making New York City your commercial home. The people, places, and networks you need to navigate as you transition from the classroom into the profession. He will be joined by several "20 something" designers who have made the journey and will try to answer your questions and put your worries to rest.
Who We Are |
The University Resident Theatre Association 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. Whether it’s maintaining the highest quality standards for our member universities, helping to match potential students with the MFA program best suited to their needs, facilitating engagement of professional artists at universities, or expanding our offering of continuing education programming to students, faculty and professional artists, URTA is setting the stage for emerging theatre artists, superior theatre training, and professional advancement! |
