THEA 403 - Theatre Professional Seminar

Institution:

Point Park University

Subject:

THEATRE ARTS

Description:

Students transitioning into the world of professional acting will greatly benefit from an introduction to the basics of the business. Theatre Professional Seminar will provide weekly seminars on a variety of topics from acting unions to taxes for the performer. This course will provide students with the necessary information to operate with credibility and competence in the world of professional theatre and aid in the transition from university to career. Prerequisites: Theatre major only, THEA 206, 208, 214, 238, 210 or by permission of department chair. Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to: (1) Articulate their personal career goals. (2) Investigate and develop a plan to market themselves in New York City and other commercial markets/theatre. (3) Compile material that showcases their unique talents, and is suitable for auditions (characters they can play now). (4) Generate professional marketing materials (headshots, resumes, demo reels, etc.). (5) Develop fluency with professional unions and contracts. (6) Articulate the differences between agents, managers and casting directors. (7) Have a realistic understanding of life as an actor including tools for tax preparation, ideas on finding survival jobs, self-promotion and the importance of networking. (8) Demonstrate competent interview skills and professional etiquette, onstage and off.

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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