DRAMA 041 - The Business of Acting: Audition Techniques and Career Developmen - Units 2

Prerequisites: DRAMA-032, Voice and Speech for the Actor, with a grade of "C" or better or concurrent enrollment; DRAMA-033, Movement for the Actor, with a grade of "C" or better or concurrent enrollment; and DRAMA-035, Classical and Shakespearian Acting, with a grade of "C" or better or concurrent enrollment.

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)