THTR 418 Professional Preparation: Business of Acting
This course focuses on the business aspects of the acting profession and the development of appropriate materials for showcasing to industry professionals. Students develop necessary materials and skills to market their careers, learn about the professional audition and casting process, and how to work with organizations in the profession. Students develop resumes, obtain headshots, find appropriate auditions and audition material, and learn how to correspond and work with agents, managers, and casting directors. Actors Equity Association, SAG/AFTRA, and other organizations present seminars. Students research audition material from contemporary theatre literature and screenplays, explore audition material through in-class and out-of-class rehearsals, and edit and rehearse audition material to showcase for a select audience of casting directors and talent agents, who provide feedback on audition presentations. Course includes rehearsal labs and industry presentation with a required fee.