Performance in 21st Century Theatre and Media

Catalog description

This course provides students with the digital tools to enter the competitive landscape of the professional actor. Students will learn how to establish and maintain an online presence via casting platforms, websites and social media, as well as creating a filmed monologue and a scene to be used for their demo reels. They will learn how to prepare headshots and resumes, and will learn to develop websites and profiles on casting platforms, as well as becoming effective stewards on their social media presence. Students will become proficient in virtual auditions, and will explore audition techniques that are specific to digital platforms, and explore ways to market themselves and their work in a digital landscape.