The University of the Arts has been a leader in educating top creative professionals for over 140 years as the first and only school in the nation dedicated to all the arts- Visual, Performing and Communication. The Ira Brind School of Theater Arts has provided professional training for actors, designers and theater makers for over a quarter of a century. Alumni can be seen in film, television and stage productions throughout the United States . The Ira Brind School of Theater Arts at UArts offers degrees in Acting; Musical Theater; Theater Design and Technology and Directing, Playwriting and Production. The impressive and highly acclaimed faculty concentrates on developing the student's skill as an actor. In addition to the acting studio, requirements include courses in movement, stage combat, mime, and modern dance. As a theater major at the University of the Arts, you will train on the Avenue of the Arts in Philadelphia - one of the most exciting environments in the American theatre. Only steps away from several major regional theatres, the School of Theatre Arts enjoys excellent relationships with theatres including: Walnut Street Theatre, Prince Music Theatre, Wilma Theatre, Philadelphia Theatre Company, Arden Theatre, The Academy of Music, The Kimmel Center and Merriam Theatre.