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

Applications will open this fall

We accept students on a rolling bases. Because of the limited space in the program, we encourage students to apply early.

Semester Program Dates (Trinity/La MaMa is a Fall only program):

FALL 2026: September 1st – December 16th, 2026
FALL 2027: Early September – Mid December

Application Deadline:

Fall semester: March 1st

Trinity/La MaMa Performing Arts Program

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Semester Information

Cumulative GPA: 2.8
OPEN TO: Both Trinity and visiting students who are juniors or seniors in good academic and social standing at their home institution.
LANGUAGE PRE-REQ: None
TRINITY STUDENTS ONLY: Meet with the Signature Program Advisor before the application deadline. Applications will not be reviewed until this is completed.
VISITING STUDENTS ONLY: Official Transcript & Home School Approval from your Study Abroad adviser/office

The Trinity/La MaMa Performing Arts program enrolls between 8 – 12 students each semester. Spaces are limited. Students will be notified if they have been placed on a wait list.

Visit the Semester Study Away Process & FAQs websites
Start with Study Away 101 Sessions – to learn the basics
Drop by our Study Away Alumni Q&A at Mather
Schedule an Appointment on Handshake with the Trinity/LaMama program coordinator. Login to Handshake → Other Campus Resources → Select the appointment type “Global Programs – Signature Program Advising”

For more information, contact the Program Director Barbara Karger or the Global Engagement Office

Learn more about Barbara Karger here.

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.