THTR 43800 - Acting IV: Professional Issues

Professional acting studio. Professional issues class preparing the advanced acting student for the rigors of the professional and graduate level theatre arenas. Students will explore the skills of monologue auditions, cold readings, improvisational auditions, musical theatre auditions, acting for the camera, and interviews as well as headshot and resume development.

Preparation for Course
P: THTR 13800 and 23800, or consent of instructor.

Cr. 3.
Hours
Class 3, Lab 1.
Notes
May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 9 credit hours.
Student Learning Outcomes
1. Understand the professional audition process and the preparation necessary for that process.
2. Begin the creation of an audition portfolio and to build a foundational audition package.
3. Understand and execute the audition submission process including cover letters, headshots, resumes.
4. Become familiar with the various types of audition processes and professional acting industry including unions, agents, casting directors, graduate auditions, professional apprenticeships and more.
5. Continue the development of the acting craft and advance the ability to showcase performance skills.