Pace University Actors Studio Drama School students performing on stage

Sands College of Performing Arts

A Stage for Bold Voices and New Visions

Just steps from Broadway in the heart of New York City, the Sands College of Performing Arts at Pace University is a global hub for emerging talent. Here, students from around the world come to refine their craft, amplify their voices, and launch careers as artists, innovators, and changemakers in the entertainment industry.

Sands College students are making waves across disciplines, on stage, behind the scenes, and across digital platforms. And as the industry calls for more diverse and authentic storytelling, Pace is answering that call. We're expanding on our success and investing in the artists of tomorrow, creators with the courage and perspective to reshape culture and elevate voices.

Meeting the Moment: Support for Sands College

Your support empowers our students to become dynamic storytellers and cultural leaders by:

  • Expanding cutting-edge degree programs in Acting, Musical Theater, Commercial Dance, and Production Design for Stage and Screen.
  • Creating immersive learning experiences like the Los Angeles Intensive, connecting students with industry professionals across the country.
  • Driving social justice in the arts through interdisciplinary programs, new works by diverse artists, and community-centered initiatives.
  • Attracting celebrated guest artists and faculty to mentor and collaborate with students through masterclasses and residencies.
  • Providing state-of-the-art resources and spaces that allow students to build real-world skills and bring their creative visions to life.

Help Us Meet the Moment

This is a transformational time for Pace and the performing arts and your partnership makes it possible. Let’s build a future where every student has the opportunity to tell their story, shape the industry, and inspire the world.

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