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Theatre for Youth and Community
Program snapshot
Admissions
No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App RequiredProgram profile
Study AbroadPROGRAM RECOGNITION
•Prepares students for careers in applied theatre, community engagement, and K-12 theatre education
•Arizona teacher certification pathway with NASDTEC interstate reciprocity — teach in 48+ states
•Part of the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts, one of the largest comprehensive arts schools in the U.S.
TRAINING
•Coursework spans acting, directing, devising, playwriting, design, and drama for young audiences
•Consent-based, equitable, and wellness-oriented working practices embedded across curriculum
•Faculty mentorship from year one with personalized advising
•MDT Engage community partnership program provides real-world applied theatre experience
•Amanda Pintore — Assistant Professor (artistry, community engagement)
•Mary McAvoy — Associate Professor (teacher certification advisor)
•Rachel Bowditch — Program Director and Professor
•Idris Goodwin — Associate Professor (Dramatic Writing)
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
•ArtsWork: The Kax Herberger Center — community arts partnership for hands-on fieldwork
•Theatre for Youth and Community Collection — archival resource for research and creative projects
•Cross-disciplinary opportunities in musical theatre, dance, opera, VR, animation, fashion, and film
Academic info
Snapshot
3.53
Avg GPA (W)
90%
Admit Rate
school-wide
68%
Grad Rate
64.7K
Enrollment
$63K
Earnings
10yr after
Costs & Aid
Average Annual Cost
$14,967
after typical aid
In-State Tuition
$12,223
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$33,139
before aid
Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.
$0-30k$9,070
$30-48k$10,711
$48-75k$16,801
$75-110k$20,130
$110k+$24,296
Program info updated 4d ago
Program Highlights
PROGRAM RECOGNITION
•Prepares students for careers in applied theatre, community engagement, and K-12 theatre education
•Arizona teacher certification pathway with NASDTEC interstate reciprocity — teach in 48+ states
•Part of the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts, one of the largest comprehensive arts schools in the U.S.
TRAINING
•Coursework spans acting, directing, devising, playwriting, design, and drama for young audiences
•Consent-based, equitable, and wellness-oriented working practices embedded across curriculum
•Faculty mentorship from year one with personalized advising
•MDT Engage community partnership program provides real-world applied theatre experience
•Amanda Pintore — Assistant Professor (artistry, community engagement)
•Mary McAvoy — Associate Professor (teacher certification advisor)
•Rachel Bowditch — Program Director and Professor
•Idris Goodwin — Associate Professor (Dramatic Writing)
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
•ArtsWork: The Kax Herberger Center — community arts partnership for hands-on fieldwork
•Theatre for Youth and Community Collection — archival resource for research and creative projects
•Cross-disciplinary opportunities in musical theatre, dance, opera, VR, animation, fashion, and film
PROGRAM RECOGNITION
•Prepares students for careers in applied theatre, community engagement, and K-12 theatre education
•Arizona teacher certification pathway with NASDTEC interstate reciprocity — teach in 48+ states
•Part of the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts, one of the largest comprehensive arts schools in the U.S.
TRAINING
•Coursework spans acting, directing, devising, playwriting, design, and drama for young audiences
•Consent-based, equitable, and wellness-oriented working practices embedded across curriculum
•Faculty mentorship from year one with personalized advising
•MDT Engage community partnership program provides real-world applied theatre experience
•Amanda Pintore — Assistant Professor (artistry, community engagement)
•Mary McAvoy — Associate Professor (teacher certification advisor)
•Rachel Bowditch — Program Director and Professor
•Idris Goodwin — Associate Professor (Dramatic Writing)
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
•ArtsWork: The Kax Herberger Center — community arts partnership for hands-on fieldwork
•Theatre for Youth and Community Collection — archival resource for research and creative projects
•Cross-disciplinary opportunities in musical theatre, dance, opera, VR, animation, fashion, and film
Updated 4d ago
