Local theater professionals weigh in on the future of theater education

"I think the future of theatre is always going to be a challenge," Raulie Martinez, the resident lighting designer for The Scoundrel and Scamp Theatre, said."But as an artist we like a challenge.""That's the thing that drew me to this is story telling in all its forms," he said."When I came to the U of A and walked into the Maroney Theater, I was blown away by the crews the sets and all these people working," Martinez said.

The UA School of Theatre, Film & Television announced their decision to pause applications for the musical theater and acting programs. Many students took to social media in disappointment. For Martinez, he said if they pause the applications to make the programs better, then it would be a good thing.He said the program gave him a safe space to learn.

"It's an opportunity to make mistakes in a place that's safe to make mistakes," he said."Through the connections I made at the U of A, I was given so many opportunities." Chris Seidman, the executive director of Unscrewed Theater, said it's important for the theater community to support each other. "I think because they are making this step, it may open things up for the different arts organizations around Tucson, where we might be able to fill the gap," he said.STAY IN TOUCH WITH US ANYTIME, ANYWHERE

Education Education Latest News, Education Education Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

University of Houston, Texas Tech University systems to ask Legislature for permanent endowmentAfter being left out of the state fund that gives billions to UT, A&M, these two systems seek their own funding mechanism.
Source: HoustonChron - 🏆 609. / 51 Read more »

Former UofA Football Star, Ex-NFL LB Scooby Wright Tries Out For WWEFormer University of Arizona football star Scooby Wright auditioned for the WWE this week. hope he doesn't' die suddenly....that pesky vax Liltortillaboi5 Let’s go!!!
Source: TMZ - 🏆 379. / 59 Read more »

Richard Shelton, poet who made Tucson a writers hub, dies at 89Richard Shelton taught creative writing at the University of Arizona for decades, and is also well-known for founding the Arizona Prison Writing Project.
Source: TucsonStar - 🏆 339. / 59 Read more »

Runnin' Utes defy the odds, upsetting 4th-ranked ArizonaAs the Utes prepare for kickoff in the Pac-12 football championship game against USC, here's a look at last night when the Utah men's basketball team defied the odds and upset 4th-ranked Arizona in their conference opener.
Source: fox13 - 🏆 550. / 51 Read more »