DRAMA 041 The Business of Acting: Audition Techniques and Career Development

Units: 2
Prerequisites: DRAMA 031 Acting I: Introduction to Acting and DRAMA 032 Voice and Speech for the Actor or DRAMA 033 Movement for the Actor or DRAMA 035 Classical and Shakespearean Acting each with a grade of “C” or better or.
Corequisites: DRAMA 032 Voice and Speech for the Actor or DRAMA 033 Movement for the Actor or DRAMA 035 Classical and Shakespearean Acting or.
This course will cover the elements of auditioning techniques for college, community, and professional theatre auditions and will include: monologue selection and styles, cold reading, actor`s preparation, research, resume development, interviewing skills and practical application of acting techniques for audition purposes. Students will be exposed to a variety of professionals from the theatrical and film world and will learn how to create a portfolio of audition material. (CSU)