LIGHT TALK Episode 82 - "Speed Dating for Grad School - Interview with Tony Hagopian"

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers present their 2nd Annual URTA Special. This year the Brothers are joined by Executive Director of the University Resident Theatre Association, Tony Hagopian. Join Tony, David and Stan as they pontificate about: Why is URTA necessary, How to prepare for the URTA Auditions, Staying warm in Chicago in January, Supporting professional theatre training, Linking students with appropriate graduate programs, Assessing 43 schools in one day, What to expect on the interview day, Rumors about programs, Surprise schools, What questions to ask, The changing outlook of MFA and BFA programs, What is "Professional Training", and The Loss of the Gatekeeper.  Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.