54-494 Business of Acting

2 units, Carnegie Mellon University

The 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 OffBroadway seasons.

Prerequisites: 54-302 and 54-301

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