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

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

FALL 2025: September 2nd, 2025 – December 19th, 2025

Program Size:

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.

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

For more information, contact the Program Director Barbara Karger or Program Coordinator Kailah Santos.

Learn more about Barbara Karger here.

Schedule a Virtual or In-Person advising appointment with the OSA: http://calendly.com/trincoll-osa

TRINITY STUDENTS: before you submit an application visit the Semester Study Away Process page to review Trinity College Study Away requirements, eligibility, steps, and more.

Applications for fall 2025 now open!

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.