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Hello and Some History.

by Judith | May 23, 2008 | Media, Summer Programs, Theater, Uncategorized, US Performing Arts

Hey guys, Some of you who read this may know me (how awesome). At any rate, I’m Matthew Burstyn and here’s a little a bit about myself and how I’m linked to the USPA family. I’ve attended 7 different courses (8 weeks total) in the summers of...

Our Insatiable Need to Know

by Judith | Jan 22, 2008 | Broadway, Dance, Film, Media, Music, Theater, Uncategorized

Tuesday a talented young actor was found dead in a New York City apartment. Speculation abounds as to the cause of death which is yet to be determined. Chief among the causes being investigated are an accidental drug overdose and intentional suicide, or perhaps...

The Definition of An Artist…

by Judith | Jan 18, 2008 | Broadway, Dance, Film, Media, Music, Musical Theater, Theater, Uncategorized, US Performing Arts

Often when explaining to people what I do I will say that I head a company that trains the next generation of artists. Today somebody asked me to define what an artist is to me. That certainly gave me pause to reflect on my words. I have a concept of what I think...

15 Minutes of Fame?

by Judith | Jan 8, 2008 | Broadway, College, Dance, Film, Media, Music, Musical Theater, Uncategorized, US Performing Arts

The famous pop artist and American icon Andy Warhol, in one of his most quoted lines, said, “In the future everyone will be famous for fifteen minutes.” Is that really an aspiration? To be famous for just 15 minutes? And what is fame? The Encarta...

Starting off the New Year Right – Safety First

by Judith | Jan 2, 2008 | Film, Media, Summer Programs, Uncategorized, US Performing Arts

Talking about safety in the theater and on the movie set seems an appropriate way to start off the New Year. I invited Myrl Schreibman, film professor at UCLA’s School of Theater Film and Television and author of A Film Director Prepares: A Complete Guide to...

To a Bright and Happy New Year!

by Judith | Dec 31, 2007 | Broadway, Dance, Film, Media, Music, Musical Theater, Summer Programs, Uncategorized, US Performing Arts

There is a certain excitement that comes with the New Year that I guess is brought about by the anticipation of the new. It probably is the belief we hold of the opportunity to start over, start new, make changes. In that spirit I share this list with you. Pick a...
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