The Performing Arts University - Torino is a recently created division of the Cultural Association ATELIER TEATRO FISICO, which has as one its objectives, the establishment in Italy of the first performing arts school structured on the American University system. Since the introduction of the intensive study program, P.A.U.T.'s last three years have been enormously successful. The positive experience has reassured and convinced us of the plausibility of such a facility, and its uniqueness and innovative concepts will become a model for future initiatives.

What the program has to offer, we believe, must become a permanent fixture in the cultural design and growth of Italy. In fact, we are seeing this strong evidence for future growth in the number of students, and possibilities to offer additional classes and expand curriculums, which will increase choice and quality. In addition to this objective, we have as a goal, the creation of the PAUT FOUNDATION to promote actively the educational needs of students through a scholarship program funded by the foundation.