THEA 400 - Senior Showcase

Institution:

Point Park University

Subject:

THEATRE ARTS

Description:

A preparatory workshop for the annual New York City showcase, the capstone project for BFA performance majors. Emphasis will be given to the selection and use of performance material (songs, monologues, choreography, scenes) in preparation for the performance of the showcase. Additionally, emphasis will be placed on all aspects of a professional career in New York and other cities, including marketability, business acumen, audition and interview techniques, and relationships with agents, managers and casting directors. Prerequisites: BFA Acting/Musical Theatre Major, Senior Status; Acceptance into the Showcase (NYC). Matriculating BA students may be eligible upon audition/acceptance to take THEA 400 until 2019. Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to: (1) Compile material that showcases their unique talents, and is suitable for auditions (characters they can play now). (2) Investigate and make use of a plan to market themselves in New York City and other commercial markets/theatre. (3) Investigate the resources and job market possibilities in New York City and other commercial markets/theatre. (4) Generate professional marketing materials (headshots, resumes, demo reels, etc.). (5) Develop fluency with professional unions and contracts. (6) Synthesize audition and marketing materials into a theatrical performance.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pointpark.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 391-4100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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