54-493 Business of Acting & The Practice

4 units, Carnegie Mellon University

This course introduces the (advanced) actor to various aspects of the professional world. Emphasis is placed on the audition and interview process for casting directors, talent agents and personal managers. Each student will present either an individual or small group project chosen from a wide ranging list of topics which include performers unions, various production contracts, New York and regional theater season,s professional publications and web sites. Occasional tests are administered on the subject of current Broadway and Off-Broadway seasons. Registration for this course is limited to Drama majors only.

Prerequisites: 54-302 and 54-301

Offered: Fall 2026, Fall 2025

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