Angela Jones-OBrien, Interim Pre-College Director
Stearns Matthews, Summer Institute Theater Coordinator
precollege@uarts.edu
215-717-6430

C O N T E N T S

• Application
• Description    
• Program Objectives
• Program Requirements

Application

Learn more and apply to the Pre-College program.

Description

Through a rigorous college-level curriculum, you’ll develop skills in crafting character and scene work, grasp the potential of your voice as an instrument and develop a vibrant stage presence. You’ll also explore track-specific courses that address your individual needs and other courses that span a wide range of theatrical disciplines.

Receive training from our distinguished faculty and participate in master classes with award-winning theater artists. Our faculty are currently working on Broadway, off Broadway, in film and TV and in major regional theaters. 

Program Objectives

After completion of this program, students will:

• Leave with audition-ready materials and preparation.

• Demonstrate a richer understanding and appreciation of theater-making through command of a common vocabulary.

• Express a deeper level of comfort performing individually, with partners and through exercises, monologues and/or scene work.

• Be able to connect the body, breath and voice for a free, clear, strong and authentic vocal expression through acting performance, presentation, public speaking and singing. 

• Be able to serve as an active and constructive member of a studio atmosphere, supporting and challenging classmates through discussion, collaboration and feedback.

Program Requirements (3 credits)