Trinity/La MaMa Performing Arts Program
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Trinity/La MaMa Performing Arts Program
“Each year a small, courageous group of students is transformed by their exposure to master classes, lectures, performances, and the city itself. La MaMa, a center of innovation and experimentation in its own right, is the program’s perfect home. There is no other program like it.”
- Judy Dworin, Co-founder of Trinity/La MaMa
IMPORTANT NOTE: As we continue to monitor the ongoing pandemic, programs and dates are subject to change and/or suspension as necessary.
Program Dates (Trinity/La MaMa is a Fall only program):
- FALL 2021: Early September – Mid December
Program Size:
The Trinity/La MaMa Performing Arts program enrolls between 6-12 students each semester. Spaces are limited. Students will be notified if they have been placed on a wait list.
Eligibility:
- OPEN TO: Both Trinity and visiting students who are juniors or seniors in good academic and social standing at their home institution.
- GPA: 2.8
- LANGUAGE PRE-REQ: None
Before you apply:
- Be sure to review the preparation steps as outlined on the pages below
For more information, contact the Program Director Barbara Karger
Schedule an advising appointment with the Trinity/La MaMa adviser: Lizzie Smith
APPLY NOW!
Ready to go? Start your Trinity/La MaMa application now! Applications are due by March 1st. Because of the limited space in the program, we encourage students to apply early.
Overview
The Trinity/La MaMa Performing Arts Program, established in 1986, is an innovative program that utilizes the landscape and history of New York City to provide a total immersion experience in the unique and vibrant theater, dance, and performance communities.
Academics
The Trinity/La MaMa Performing Arts Program combines academic seminars with field learning to give students valuable experience in the Performing Arts.
Housing & Campus
Trinity/La MaMa student housing is a short walk to Central Park and Museum Mile and close to convenient public transit options.
Experiential Learning
Guest artists, practice classes and field work are all an integral part of the Trinity/La MaMa Performing Arts Program curriculum
Life in New York City
The Trinity/La MaMa Performing Arts Program offers students access to a variety of cultural sites and gives them the opportunity to explore all that NYC has to offer.
Program Fees
Learn more about the comprehensive fee breakdown and estimated additional expenses.
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Student Testimonials
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Student Testimonials
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Georgia Beckman '21 Out of Context Trinity/La MaMa Fall '19 Alumni
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“Because of Trinity/La MaMa, I live in NYC now and am basically a walking advertisement for TLM. Most of my jobs and things were from connections I made in the program.” - Kathryn Butler ‘15
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“After being thrust into a new community of artists and collaborators from different disciplines and seeing so many pieces, I came out of the Trinity/La MaMa program with a stronger sense of my own personal style.” -Eddie Kim, Amherst College, TLM ‘98
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“It was an experience I’ll never forget. I had so much fun being in the city, on the cutting edge of the experimental scene. I felt so very hip. The program certainly broadened my horizons in ways I never imagined.” - Hayes Bieke, Trinity College, TLM ‘00
GET IN TOUCH
Contact the Trinity/La MaMa Adviser
Lizzie Smith
66 Vernon Street
Hartford, CT 06106
Hartford, CT 06106