The first year is dedicated to intensive movement acting and Fitzmaurice voice training and ensemble-building and devising with a focus on Lecoq, Rasaboxes, Viewpoints and Meisner. This is a three-year program culminating in an applied project. In the past, students have completed internships at: In addition to core physical and vocal training, the program offers undergraduate-level teaching opportunities, funding for national and international conference travel, and career development internship opportunities.ĭuring the third year of study, candidates conduct professional career development internships. The school offers multiple approaches to devising and new work development: Innovative performance applications in multimedia and transdisciplinary collaboration are informed by artistic integrity and social responsibility. The Herberger Theater Center also sustains several arts education and outreach programs that provide children with a chance to experience the beauty and magic of live theater.The MFA program in theatre with a concentration in performance focuses on cultivating the actor-creator and fostering the conceptual thinker and collaborator by teaching students to develop and create original devised works and developing their skills as artist entrepreneurs. It is proud to be home to four resident performing arts companies: Arizona Theatre Company, Childsplay Theatre, Arizona Opera, and iTheatre Collaborative. Built in 1989 to foster the growth of performing arts and revitalize downtown Phoenix, the Herberger Theater has celebrated the diverse, multicultural heritage of the Phoenix community with accessible performing arts experiences year after year. The Herberger Theater Center is Arizona’s center stage, engaging the community through diverse arts experiences that ignite emotion, stimulate conversation, and inspire connections with the arts. “We continue to evolve to best serve the Phoenix arts community and encourage everyone to see what is happening at the Herberger Theater Center every week.” “The Herberger Theater Center continues to be a gathering place for the arts and the community,” says Mettes. “We’re excited to kick off our 55th Season at the Herberger Theater Center and look forward to welcoming audiences for six amazing shows.” “We’re eternally grateful to the Herberger Theater Center for being a critical part of our legacy as Arizona’s State Theatre,” said Geri Wright, Manager Director of ATC. ATC has presented more than 200 productions and 3,600 performances at the Herberger Theater Center over the years. This season, ATC will perform its entire 2022-23 season at the Herberger Theater Center, running Octoto July 16, 2023. “We are currently evaluating many exciting new opportunities for performing company rentals, presenting and co-production of programs, and alternative uses of spaces for events.” Although the Herberger Theater Center is disappointed with ATC’s decision to leave, we believe it creates an opportunity to accelerate our strategic planning for the future,” says Mettes. “We have valued our relationship with ATC over the years and wish them success in the future.
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