Resources for the University of the Arts Community
A statement of support from the Theatre Philadelphia team:
Theatre Philadelphia sends our sympathy, solidarity, and support to the University of the Arts community of alumni, students, staff, and faculty at the news of the university’s closure.
Arts education is necessary and pivotal in continuously cultivating generations of artists. For many years, the University of the Arts has brought not only the Philly theatre community but also the Philadelphia arts community, in general, so many brilliant artists. Theatre Philadelphia is thankful for the dancers, storytellers, visual artists, technical designers, directors, actors, musicians, and so many more who have contributed significantly to the Greater Philadelphia theatre ecosystem.
As we listen to and converse with local artists and art organizations, Theatre Philadelphia will continue to share resources through our social media platforms such as employment and funding opportunities, free or discounted theatre experiences, and other education programs and resources directly benefiting the UArts community of students, staff, and faculty in this transition. These will be continually shared in our free weekly “What's On Stage” newsletter under “Theatre Resources”. In order to assist faculty and staff with finding new employment, Theatre Philadelphia’s freely-accessible job board will also extend our thirty-day listings to sixty days.
Theatre Philadelphia also develops programming geared towards the next generation of artists found in Greater Philadelphia University's undergrad arts programs. We encourage University of the Arts theatre undergraduates to apply for the upcoming Spring 2025 Ubuntu Young Artist fellowship when applications become available, as they will be eligible whether or not they find placement in another undergraduate program. Our House of Plays program, in partnership with Temple University’s Theatre Underground, will also look to welcome University of the Arts students to masterclass opportunities with local Philly Theatre artists.
“One of the most vital ways we sustain ourselves is by building communities of resistance, places where we know we are not alone.” - Bell Hooks
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The following is a running list of resources available to the students, staff, faculty, and alumni affected by the closure of the University of the Arts. To suggest an update or addition to this page, please reach out to [email protected].
Theatre Philadelphia Resources:
Universities Open to UArts Students for Admission
- Temple University
- Drexel University
- Rutgers New Brunswick (Mason Gross)
- Rutgers Camden VMPA
- Rowan University
- Point Park University
- West Chester University: Pathway plan in progress, email [email protected] or [email protected] in the meantime
- Moore College of Art and Design
- Thomas Jefferson University
- Arcadia University
- LaSalle University
- Coastal Carolina University
- Rosemont College
- Reinhardt University
- DeSales University
- Montgomery County Community College
- Rider University Rider Arts
Fundraising
Theatre Experiences or Workshop/Lessons
- Impulse Control Freaks offering free ticket to their production of Last Night at Camp for UArts' students, employees, instructors and faculty
- Meg’s Voice Studio Offering 20% Off Weekly/Drop In Lesson - email [email protected]
- Philadelphia Theatre Company is offering complimentary tickets to weekend (Friday, Saturday & Sunday) performances of THE DUAT. Just show your UArts ID at the Suzanne Roberts Theatre Box Office to secure your seat. Call 215-985-0420 x1 for more information.
Philadelphia Area Job Boards
- Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance Job Bank
- BIPOC Creatives Database Job Listings
- ADVIS Job Center
UArts Union Resources
Pig Iron Resources
Legal Resources
Talent Databases
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- Online database for students and faculty to upload resumes and contact information for consideration from programs and universities across the country
- Help for UArts Students
