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THE BUSINESS OF ACTING

THEATRE 501
Course Description

Teaches actors the vital, non-performance skills and knowledge needed to launch professional acting careers. Knowledge of self-promoting, marketing, unions, networking, headshot/resumes, agents, casting directors, trade publications, and more will empower the actor and ease their transition into the professional world.

Prerequisties

Junior standing

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

3

Offered

Every Other Fall

Grade Point Average
3.26

2.47% from Historical

Completion Rate
95.65%

0.34% from Historical

A Rate
34.78%

-17.29% from Historical

Class Size
23

50.47% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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