Usdan Blog
News | Apr 17, 2023
Today, I am singing with excitement to announce that Summer 2023 will be the inaugural summer of Usdan’s Composition Program.
Alumni/Staff Spotlight | Apr 14, 2023
Jimmy was born when he met his band mates from Pan Arcadia in Washington Square Park. He has had a passion for music and theatre since his father introduced him to trumpet. Currently making his Broadway debut in Shucked!
"Usdan taught me to build creative relationships with strangers without a constant adult presence, so I had to build real social skills in the moment."
News | Apr 13, 2023
This month, Usdan's Executive Director Lauren Brandt Schloss was featured in a NY Family article titled "Why Summer Camp is for All: Experts Share Their Camp Tips."
News | Apr 4, 2023
Every year since 2018, the staff of Usdan look forward to reviewing Uniquely U applications submitted by young artists from across Long Island and New York City. This year was no exception.
Program Feature | Mar 20, 2023
Jem Pickard and Lani Fu from Superhero Clubhouse are among Usdan's newest Artists in Residence. They will be creating art with students this summer in an exciting new Major: Climate Adventure Ensemble. Learn about the class, their residency, and their work in eco-theater below.
"Our goal is to use the tools of theater-making to blueprint a better world, so that we can practice in the rehearsal room the skills we need in society to bring about a just, thriving future."
News | Mar 20, 2023
Earlier this month, Lauren Brandt Schloss (Executive Director) and Joe Levy (COO) attended SXSW EDU. They were inspired by meeting with educators, administrators, and artists from all over the country.