Pace School of Performing Arts Brochure 2020–2021

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TRAINING FOR TOMORROW,

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TODAY

he mission of the Pace School of Performing Arts (PPA) is to prepare students for careers as performers, designers, and technicians in today’s ever-changing entertainment industry.

Program curricula blend comprehensive training for the worlds of theater, dance, film, and television with a solid foundation in the liberal arts to enrich students’ artistic development. Courses are taught by more than 125 leading artist-educators across our many disciplines, and outside of the classroom there are numerous local and international productions and networking events each year.

PPA graduates have found professional success from Broadway to Hollywood, and with a diverse range of unique programs consistently ranked among the best by leading trade media outlets, the opportunities to pursue your creative dreams are nearly limitless.

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OUR MAJORS INCLUDE*: BA in Acting (International Performance Ensemble) BA in Directing (International Performance Ensemble) BA in Stage Management BFA in Acting BFA in Acting for Film, Television, Voice-overs, and Commercials BFA in Commercial Dance BFA in Musical Theater BFA in Production and Design for Stage and Screen *All majors require an audition/ interview.

YOUR CAMPUS, YOUR HOME: YOU CAN MAKE IT HERE! LIVE, STUDY, AND TRAIN

The Pace School of Performing Arts is

IN ONE OF NEW YORK CITY’S MOST VIBRANT NEIGHBORHOODS.

located in historic Lower Manhattan, now known as much for its burgeoning cultural scene as its connection to global finance.

Imagine yourself walking the Brooklyn Bridge, dining at South Street Seaport, or visiting the One World Observatory.

ROOM TO GROW As a Pace School of Performing Arts student, you’ll have access to contemporary facilities including acting, movement, and dance studios; a sound stage and screening room; costume and scene shops; a digital design lab; drafting studios; and a design library. There’s also a state-of-the-art recording studio featuring an Audient mixing console—the first of such technology in the United States, serving both students and local professionals. Multiple performance spaces include the Schimmel Center, Schaeberle Studio Theater, the Mainframe and Layton movement studios, and other professional venues in Manhattan.

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THE BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS (BFA) IN ACTING provides students with both fundamental and cutting-edge training taught by industry professionals. With intimate studio classes, performance opportunities, and personal attention, the BFA in Acting is a unique and thrilling experience for young actors interested in developing skills, strengthening discipline, and rising to professional standards.

BFA IN ACTING SAMPLE CURRICULUM: • Acting I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII • Acting for Film and Television I, II, III, IV • Vocal Production I, II, III • Speech I, II, III • Movement I, II, III, IV • Theater History I, II • Improvisation • Stage Combat • Script Analysis • Industry for the BFA Actor • Showcase • Plus year-long sequences in Improvisation, Acting for the Musical Stage, Stage Combat, and more For a complete course listing, visit

WWW.PACE.EDU/PERFORMINGARTS.

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BICOASTAL EXPERIENCE*

“The BFA in Acting is rigorous and contemporary, striking the balance between classic training and commercial viability. We want you to think like artists and train as such, but we also want to equip you with the tools needed to navigate the climate of our evolving industry.”

Fourth-year students travel to Los Angeles to meet and work with leading industry professionals in oncamera acting technique.

Past guests include Tiffany Smith-Anoa’i (EVP of Entertainment Diversity, Inclusion, and Communications at CBS), Mary Lou Belli (Emmy Award-winning director, writer, and producer), Nat Bernstein (executive producer and writer: Doogie Howser, M.D.; Ally McBeal; Baby Boom), Iris Grossman (Echo Lake Entertainment), Ron Butler (Bunheads; It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia), David Marshall Grant (executive producer and writer: Brothers & Sisters; Nashville; Smash; Code Black), Ilyanne Morden Kichaven (LA executive director of SAG-AFTRA), Matthew Lessall (Lessall Casting), Gary Marsh (CEO of Breakdown Services), Mike Page (Director of Casting, TNT and TBS), Tim Payne (Payne Casting), David Rubin (David Rubin Casting), Larry Shapiro (Ensemble Digital Studios), Mark Teschner (Teschner Casting), and Seth Yanklewitz (EVP of Casting at MGM Studios).

Grant Kretchik Associate Director and Head of the BFA in Acting program

*Additional fees apply.

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THE BACHELOR OF ARTS (BA) IN ACTING—INTERNATIONAL PERFORMANCE ENSEMBLE (IPE)

THE BACHELOR OF ARTS (BA) IN DIRECTING—INTERNATIONAL PERFORMANCE ENSEMBLE (IPE)

is an innovative and rigorous

focuses on developing a director’s

training program centered on

craft by working closely with the

the creation of new theater

BA in Acting students under the

through the lens of a multicultural

umbrella of the International

methodology. Under the mentorship

Performance Ensemble. Students

of established American and

experiment with the concept and

international theater-makers,

execution of collaborative theater

students develop and perform

as an interdisciplinary form through

devised projects in collaboration

a variety of styles, genres, and

with the Bachelor of Arts in

technologies.

Directing program.

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“We give our students the tools to make their own work—to break new ground, push their limits, take risks, and collaborate with others. We cultivate and nurture the artist-creator. We ask our students, what do you have to say?”

Adrienne Kapstein Head of the BA in Acting and BA in Directing programs

BA IN ACTING AND/OR BA IN DIRECTING

GLOBAL ARTS TRAINING* Both the BA in Acting and BA in Directing International Performance Ensemble programs include a study abroad component. Students spend their fifth semester at the Institute of the Arts Barcelona in Sitges, Spain. They complete Pace University academic requirements while training in European-based methods, including the physical acting techniques of Jerzy Grotowski, Michael Chekhov, and Jacques Lecoq; contemporary dance and ballet; masked performance; Linklater voice technique; and heightened language.

Directing majors create and present original work in site-specific environments.

Academic studies may include Spanish language, history, and film courses.

SAMPLE CURRICULUM: • Acting I, II, III, IV, V

• World Theater

• Performance Ensemble I, II, III, IV

• Theater History

• Performance Workshop and

• Stage Management

Directing Spotlight

• Directing and Directing Lab I, II, III, IV • Movement I, II • Vocal Production I, II

• Business of Acting • Business of Directing • Plus many options in elective course offerings

For a complete course listing, visit

WWW.PACE.EDU/PERFORMINGARTS.

* Travel fees apply.

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THE BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS (BFA) IN ACTING FOR FILM, TELEVISION, VOICE-OVERS, AND COMMERCIALS (FTVC) is the first undergraduate program focused entirely on training the actor for work in front of the camera and microphone. It offers a fresh approach to collegiate actor training, as well as physical and vocal preparation, through intimate studio classes, an intensive four-year course sequence, and production opportunities ranging from film and television scenes to audio books. BFA Acting FTVC students graduate prepared to enter today’s multifaceted industry.

BFA IN ACTING FOR FILM, TELEVISION, VOICE-OVERS, AND COMMERCIALS SAMPLE CURRICULUM: • Acting for Film and Television I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII

• Vocal Production for Film and Television I, II

• Film History • TV History • Commercial Acting I

• Alexander Technique I, II

• Visual Storytelling

• Physical Prep/Functional

• Voice-over I, II

Training I, II, III, IV

• Film Script Analysis

• Industry of Film and TV Acting • Audition Technique for Film

• TV Script Analysis

and TV Actors

For a complete course listing, visit

WWW.PACE.EDU/PERFORMINGARTS.

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“Not only do we challenge the methodology of actor training, but with production opportunities that ensure students have acting and voice-over reels upon graduation, we equip them with the skills and tools to enter the business with a significant jump start.�

Matthew Humphreys Head of the BFA in Acting for Film, Television, Voice-overs, and Commercials program

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THE BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS (BFA) IN COMMERCIAL DANCE, the first

BFA IN COMMERCIAL DANCE SAMPLE CURRICULUM:

of its kind in New York City, prepares students for a career in the entertainment

• Ballet I, II, III, IV, V, VI

industry—Broadway, television, and film.

• Jazz I, II, III, IV

This major offers comprehensive dance

• Contemporary Dance I, II • Modern Dance

training that bridges the gap between

• Theater Dance I, II

classical technique and the world of

• Hip Hop Dance

commercial dance. Setting itself apart

• Tap Dance

from the concert dance training common

• Choreography I

to most university programs, Pace’s

• Acting I

commercial dance program focuses on

• Vocal Production I, II

dance styles and techniques relevant

• Dance History, Anatomy, Body

to the individual performer. During

Awareness, and Wellness

• Plus electives such as Partnering,

junior year, students choose from one

Aerial Arts, Pedagogy, Advanced Choreography, and more

of three concentrations: performance, choreography, or pedagogy.

For a complete course listing, visit

WWW.PACE.EDU/PERFORMINGARTS.

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“Our BFA in Commercial Dance major is a comprehensive, all-genre-inclusive program preparing you for success in the entertainment industry in New York City and Los Angeles.

Our unique courses will give you an edge in the commercial world of dance. You will be able to practice your audition, performance, and choreography skills for major guest choreographers and our world-renowned faculty.�

Rhonda Miller Head of the BFA in Commercial Dance program

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THE BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS (BFA) IN MUSICAL THEATER is a technically rigorous,

BFA IN MUSICAL THEATER SAMPLE CURRICULUM:

comprehensive, and innovative program that focuses on cultivating the musical theater actor. With extensive training in acting, dance, and music, the program is

• Acting I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII • Acting for Film and Television I • Private Voice I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII

dedicated to the synthesis of these skills and their

• Fundamentals of Music I, II

practical application. Musical theater majors maintain

• Musical Theater History and Repertoire I, II

strong ties to the professional community through

• Script and Score Analysis

master classes led by notable members of the

• Musical Theater Technique I, II

Broadway community, and the Artist-in-Residence

• Musical Theater Scene Study

program. Past guests include Aziza Barnes, Jeanine

• Musical Theater Audition Technique

Tesori, Michael John LaChiusa, Lonny Price, Otis Sallid, John Doyle, Victoria Clark, and Graciela Daniele.

• Industry of Musical Theater • Showcase • Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Theater Dance, Dance Styles

• Plus electives such as Musical Theater Writing I and II, Aerial Arts, Hip Hop, and more For a complete course listing, visit

WWW.PACE.EDU/PERFORMINGARTS.

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“Our mission is to develop and prepare the next generation of musical theater artists by connecting you with the finest teachers, directors, and musical theater-makers in the world.

Your faculty is with you all the way—guiding you, nurturing you, laughing and crying with you, and believing in you.

We graduate highly skilled, deeply talented, and holistically compassionate musical theater artists.”

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THE BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS (BFA) IN PRODUCTION AND DESIGN FOR STAGE AND SCREEN provides intensive pre-professional training for the designer and craftsperson. It is geared toward developing technologically sophisticated skills in the fields of scenery, costumes, lighting, sound, and media. The four-year sequence of courses focuses on primary and secondary areas of concentration, and core requirements in sketching, rendering, theater and film design history, script analysis, and much more.

The hands-on training required for success in today’s theater and entertainment industries begins on day one.

THE BACHELOR OF ARTS (BA) IN STAGE MANAGEMENT prepares students for careers in stage and production management through a focused four-year program that builds and strengthens the core skills needed to transition into the professional world of theater and film. In addition to courses in acting, directing, and design, the program offers courses emphasizing communication, organizational and problem-solving skills, technical knowledge, union rules, and multiple practica as production stage managers and assistant stage managers.

BFA IN PRODUCTION AND DESIGN FOR STAGE AND SCREEN AND BA IN STAGE MANAGEMENT SAMPLE CURRICULUM (FOR BOTH PROGRAMS): • Creativity Collaborative

• Drafting I, II

• Script Analysis

• Acting for Production and

• Fundamentals of Design • Scenic Design I, II; Practicum I, II • Costume Design I, II; Practicum I, II • Lighting Design I, II; Practicum I, II • Fundamentals: Sound and Story, Sound Design II

• Stage Management I, II, III, IV • History of Costume and Décor

Design/Stage Managers

• Theater History for Designers • History of Cinema for Designers • Seminar and Portfolio • Industry for Production and Design • Plus electives in Design for Film and TV, Advanced Design Studios, Directing, Makeup, Painting, Projection Design, and more

For a complete course listing, visit

WWW.PACE.EDU/PERFORMINGARTS.

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“We stress the foundation of design and stage management from the ground up—construction, design, theater, film, television, computer software, and emerging technologies—knowing that each can be applied to any medium. Coupled with our robust production schedule, which includes work from a multitude of media, our courses expose you to real-world practical experience.”

Graham Kindred Head of the BA in Stage Management program and the BFA in Production and Design for Stage and Screen program

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Prospective Students VISIT

READY TO SEE PACE SCHOOL OF PERFORMING ARTS FOR YOURSELF? Schedule a Special Interest Tour with the Pace NYC Welcome Center.

Virtual visits are offered twice daily, Monday through Friday, and on Saturday. For more information and to schedule your appointment, visit admission.pace.edu/portal/virtual-visit-nyc.

APPLY All Pace School of Performing Arts majors require an audition and/or interview for admission. For Fall 2021, auditions and interviews will be conducted live and virtually. For more detailed information, please visit www.pace.edu/performingarts.

To apply, submit an undergraduate application to Pace University and upload digital audition materials to Acceptd, PPA’s partnering application site. Upon submission of audition and/or portfolio materials, you will be prompted to select a first and second choice audition/interview date and time. All applicants receive two decisions, the first from Pace’s Undergraduate Admission Office regarding academic admission (this may occur before or after a scheduled audition) and the second from the Pace School of Performing Arts regarding the audition decision and acceptance into one of the PPA majors. Based on the individual audition or interview, PPA awards a limited number of Talent Awards to exceptional individuals. The Talent Award is in addition to scholarships and other aid awarded through Pace University Financial Aid.

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Success Starts Here

Pace School of Performing Arts students learn to navigate the industry from day one. In addition to designing, choreographing, stage managing, directing, and forming theater ensembles around the world, here’s where you’ve recently seen us.

BROADWAY

SELECTED REGIONAL OR OFF-BROADWAY

After Midnight

Hamilton

A Chorus Line (City Center)

Rotterdam (Skylight Theatre)

American Psycho

Head Over Heels

Be More Chill

Hello, Dolly!

As We Babble On (East West Players)

School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play (MCC Theater)

Bridges of Madison County

Miss Saigon

Beauty and the Beast (Fulton Theatre)

Shakespeare in the Park (The Public Theater)

Bring It On Bye Bye Birdie

Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812

Comfort Women: A New Musical (Dimo Kim Musical Theatre Factory)

Sleep No More (McKittrick Hotel)

Mrs. Doubtfire

Carousel Cats Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes Cirque du Soleil’s Paramour Diana Disney’s Frozen on Broadway Escape to Margaritaville Gettin’ the Band Back Together Hair

Motown the Musical

Dave (Arena Stage)

Snow Child (SubCulture) Soft Power (Ahmanson Theatre)

Newsies

Dear Evan Hansen (Arena Stage)

On the Town

Grand Hotel (City Center)

Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (Barrow Street Theatre)

Once On This Island

Hadestown (New York Theatre Workshop)

The Fantasticks (The Theater Center)

In the Heights (Fulton Theatre)

The Wild Party (City Center)

Jersey Boys (New World Stages)

West Side Story (Virginia Repertory Theatre)

Pretty Woman Shuffle Along Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark The Book of Mormon The Ferryman The Prom

Love Alone (Shaker Bridge Theatre) Queen of the Night (The Diamond Horseshoe)

The Tina Turner Musical Waitress West Side Story Wicked

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Wild Goose Dreams (The Public Theater) Wilderness (En Garde Arts)

NATIONAL TOURS A Chorus Line (Japan/China) American Idiot Annie Beauty and the Beast Bring It On Cabaret Camelot Catch Me If You Can Chicago Elf Hamilton

Hello, Dolly!

How the Grinch Stole Christmas If/Then In the Heights Jersey Boys Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Jurassic World LIVE Kinky Boots Legally Blonde the Musical

Legally Blonde the Musical (Singapore) Marvel University LIVE Matilda Memphis Motown the Musical Mrs. Doubtfire Newsies Ragtime Rent Shrek the Musical

Spring Awakening The Book of Mormon The Sound of Music The Wizard of Oz Titanic Waitress West Side Story West Side Story (Tokyo) Wicked

Grease LIVE (Fox) Hawaii Five-0 (CBS) Homeland (Showtime) Instinct (CBS) Law & Order: SVU (NBC) Less Than Zero (Hulu) Madam Secretary (CBS) Mildred Pierce (HBO) Mr. Robot (USA) Murder in the First (TNT) NOS4A2 (AMC)

Orange Is the New Black (Netflix) Pose (FX) Royal Pains (USA) Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll (FX) Shameless (Showtime) Show Me a Hero (HBO) The Americans (FX) The Blacklist (NBC) The Deuce (HBO) The Get Down (Netflix)

The Good Fight (CBS) The Knick (Cinemax) The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (Amazon Prime) The Mayor (ABC) The Mysteries of Laura (NBC) The Path (Hulu) The Sound of Music LIVE (NBC) The Voice (NBC) Younger (TV Land)

Mapplethorpe Miller & Son Moonrise Kingdom My Friend Dahmer

Night Comes On Rebel in the Rye Ruta Vita Satanic Panic

Tangerine The Hate U Give The Immigrant

SELECTED TV 9-1-1: Lone Star (Fox) Big Sky (ABC) Blue Bloods (CBS) Boardwalk Empire (HBO) Bull (CBS) Chicago Justice (NBC) Combat Hospital (ABC) Criminal Minds (CBS) Deadbeat (Hulu) Difficult People (Hulu) Gotham (FOX)

SELECTED FILM Adam Black Panther Life Itself Love is Love (Short)

AT PACE SCHOOL OF PERFORMING ARTS, YOUR CAREER BEGINS THE DAY YOU ENTER THE PROGRAM, NOT THE DAY YOU GRADUATE.

PACE SCHOOL OF PERFORMING ARTS 140 William Street New York, NY 10038 (212) 618-6100 performingarts@pace.edu

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