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Advanced Acting Topics (375-0-20)

Topic

Business of Acting

Instructors

Gail Shapiro
847/491-3262
70 Arts Circle Drive - Room 5-196

Meeting Info

Wirtz 201 Performnce Black Box: Tues, Thurs 9:00AM - 10:50AM

Overview of class

This class is a subjective, collaborative, and strategic look at the business of an actor. All matters concerning the preparation of conducting a career as an artist will be explored. We use the three major markets (NY, Chicago, LA) to guide our research. Additionally, if the interests of the group warrant, we will expand our research to include emerging or smaller markets. The class will include, but is not limited to, the following areas: presentation skills, meetings, casual networking, pictures and resumes, cold readings, auditions with self-tapes and in-person, Q & A with industry professionals, marketing, cultivating a mindset of continual learning, strategic business plans, personal mission statements, as well as areas of interest specific to this class. The goals of the class are to capitalize upon the opportunities which await you as a new graduate of Northwestern University and to cultivate a broader understanding of your role in creating the "business of you".