Theatre Major Handbook - Davidson College

TABLE OF CONTENTS

II THEATRE AT DAVIDSON A Department Mission StatementB Department ValuesC Faculty and Staff

II THE THEATRE MAJOR A Major Minor and Honors RequirementsB Course OfferingsC Non-Credit Training

III PRODUCTIONS A Season B Auditions and Policies

IV OPPORTUNITIES AT DAVIDSON A Student Awards B Employment

V FACILITIES AND RESOURCES A Cunningham Fine Arts BuildingB Knobloch Campus Center

VI LIFE OUTSIDE OF DAVIDSON A Summer InternshipsApprenticeshipsFellowshipsB Full Time InternshipsApprenticeshipsFellowshipsC Graduate and Professional Auditions D Regional Theatre OpportunitiesE Music and Theatre Fellow

VII APPENDICES A Appendix I Additional ResourcesB Appendix II Helpful DefinitionsC Appendix III Resume TipsD Appendix IV Audition Tips

DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE MISSION STATEMENT

The Department of Theatre serves the students by teaching and creating theatre as a discipline in thecontext of a traditional liberal arts institution This means that students learn how to think critically andcreatively about an important body of material and how to give those thoughts scholarly and artistic expression Instruction in theatre is both theoretical and practical it combines knowledge and skillStudents are required to test theory in creative practice and to become proficient in devising solutions tocomplex problems

The department is therefore committed to providing curricular and co-curricular programs of the highestquality which develop in students those abilities requisite to theatrical performance In addition studentslearn to effectively manage relationships within the collaborative process Thus they are prepared for awide variety of careers in organizations and enterprises that value leadership and service

Finally the department seeks to nurture and develop audience sensibilities and critical skills within thecampus community and to bring distinction to the College through the quality of its public programs

CORE PROCESSES

bull Curriculum design and teaching of theatre courses sufficient for the needs of both beginning and advanced students

bull Production of dramatic works providing open student involvement collaboration between studentsand faculty and exposure of an eclectic range of offerings to both student and communityaudiences

bull Maintenance of performance facilities resources and technical support as resources for staff andstudents

DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE VALUES

HOW OUR VALUES SERVE DAVIDSON COLLEGE AND THE LARGER COMMUNITY

bull We value diverse production seasons that both challenge and entertain bull We value fostering advocacy for the arts bull We value establishing and fostering relationships with alumni

HOW OUR VALUES SERVE THE DAVIDSON COLLEGE STUDENT

bull We value assisting each student in developing confidence discipline self-awareness andcreativity in preparation for lives of leadership and service

bull We value encouraging our students to experiment to take risks and to make bold choices both inthe classroom and in the production process

bull We value cultivating thoughtful critical and appreciative audiences bull We value and welcome participation in the Department of Theatre by all students regardless of

year of study or major bull We value collaboration between students and faculty

HOW OUR VALUES SERVE THE THEATRE MAJOR

bull We value a departmental commitment to nurturing and assessing the individual studentrsquos artisticand intellectual growth

bull We value a balance between theory and practice bull We value cultivating leadership within the context of a collaborative process bull We value providing majors with a solid foundation in theatre studies within a liberal arts

education one which adequately prepares them for professional training graduate school orcareers in a variety of disciplines

WHAT WE VALUE IN OUR FACULTY AND STAFF

bull We value excellence in teaching advising mentoring and supervision of practical work at alllevels

bull We value a diverse faculty and staff who have a variety of artistic and intellectual philosophiesmethods and experiences

bull We value a faculty and staff who are committed to collaboration as the foundation of production bull We value a faculty and staff who remain artistically and intellectually active in appropriate

professional arenas

WHAT WE VALUE IN OUR PRODUCTION PHILOSOPHY

bull We value artistic excellence bull We value a production season that reflects diversity in genre and aesthetic style bull We value providing performance and backstage opportunities to all students regardless of race

ethnicity national origin physical ability andor sexual orientation bull We value making efficient and effective use of all available resources including facilities faculty

staff and the student body

DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE FACULTY AND STAFF

Dr Joseph T Gardner Professor x2360 BA Davidson 1969MA Florida State University 1974PhD Florida State University 1978

Dr Gardner has taught at Davidson since 1974 serving as department chair from 1990 until 2003 Hiscourses include general theatre studies design playwriting and studio production His professional activityis extensive he has designed stage sets for various professional theatres in the region and is currently aresident designer for Charlotte Rep He designs and directs regularly for the Davidson theatre program

Professor Gardner teaches Scene Design Playcrafting and Performance and Studio Theatre

Ann Marie Costa Professor and Chair x2578BFA Boston Conservatory of MusicMFA Directing University of Pittsburgh

Ann Marie Costa is the chair of the Theatre Department at Davidson College Prior to arriving in Davidsonin 1994 she was head of the Acting-Directing Program in the Performing Arts center in WashingtonUniversity She has directed professionally at The Charlotte Repertory Theatre Mill Mountain Theatre (Roanoke) Victory Gardens (Chicago) Theatre Project (St Louis) and The Berkshire Theatre Festival MsCosta is an active member of the Association for Theatre in Higher Education (ATHE)

Professor Costa teaches Acting and Directing

Dr Sharon Green Assistant Professor x2527MA University of Toronto 1993PhD CUNY 1999

Sharon Green is an Assistant Professor whose teaching interests include theatre history actingcommunity-based theatre for social change contemporary performance theory and practice feminism andperformance 20th century political theatre and Augusto Boalrsquos Theatre of the Oppressed techniques Herresearch interests include community-based theatre contemporary activist theatre feminism andperformance cultural and performance theory grassroots popular theatre worldwide intersections oftheatre activism and pedagogy performance as cultural and political resistance Her work has beenpublished in Theatre Theatre Topics and Theatre Journal She has participated as an actor director andfacilitator in numerous community-based and forum theatre performances She was also a founding member of the feminist theatre collective Something Permanent which produced original worksperformed in Toronto London and Edinburgh She was the Conference Planner for the Theatre and SocialChange focus group within the Association for Theatre in Higher Education (ATHE) from 2000-2003 and continues to be an active member of that group

Professor Green teaches Introduction to Theatre Arts Theatre History and Community-Based Theatre

Jack Beasley Visiting Associate Professor x2728BA Vanderbilt University 1963MFA University of Georgia 1965

Mr Beasley has over thirty-five years of teaching experience including two decades at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte where he was Chair of the Department of Dance and Theatre He formallyretired from UNCC in 1992 and spent eight years as a free-lance director actor and newspaper columnistbefore coming to Davidson College in 2000 Mr Beasley has acted in and directed a wide variety ofprofessional productions

Professor Beasley teaches Acting Directing and VoiceMovement

Dr Ann Fox Associate Professor of English x2012

Scott Ripley Visiting Assistant Professor

Tom Gabbard Visiting ProfessorProfessor Gabbard teaches Administration of the Not-for-Profit Arts

J Ronnie Higdon Technical Director and Lighting Designer x2334BA SUNY Geneseo 1983MFA University of South Carolina 1988

Ronnie came to Davidson College in 1991 from the Washington DC area and currently serves thedepartment as Lighting DesignerScenographer Credits include The Arena Stage The Round HouseTheatre The Shakespeare Theatre and George Mason Universitys Theatre of The First Amendment Healso was on staff at the Smithsonians AV department Ronnie is one of a handful of designers with strongbackground in outdoor theatre with over 21 years of production experience with Stephen FosterProductions Local Credits Ovens Auditorium Theatre Charlotte and the Blumenthal PACs Booth Theatre He is also a board member and is the coordinator for Colleges and University with the MetrolinaTheatre Association Additional credits The University of Virginias Heritage Rep University of South Carolina Summer Rep The Center Dance Company

Claudia Shinn Administrative Assistant x2361

Mrs Shinn has served the department for many years as administrative assistant Her duties includemanaging the box office department budget main office Theatre 101 students and the productionarchives

Fellow x2930

The Theatre and Music Fellow is a recent Davidson graduate who serves as the Production and PromotionsAssistant The fellowrsquos duties include assisting with construction lighting and sound for departmentalproductions and managing all publicity for the department The fellow serves as the liaison to both Admissions and College Communications and works under the supervision of the Department Chair and Production Coordinator

Dr Rupert T Barber Jr Professor Emeritus BS Louisiana State UniversityMA Columbia UniversityPhD Louisiana State University

Bonnie McAlister Professor EmeritusBS Northwestern University 1961MA University of North Carolina at Greensboro 1981

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

Major Requirements

Ten courses as follows

bull THE 121 or 201 or 221 bull THE 245 335 355 371 bull THE (Eng) 261 bull One of the following THE 345 362 435 436 or 455 bull Any two additional Theatre courses at the 300 level or above These two courses may NOT

include independent studies THE 401 (Theatre Practicum) or THE 499 (Honors Thesis) bull One additional course in dramatic literature approved by the department chair Approved courses

outside the department (other than THEENG 261) will meet this requirement

Production Requirements for MajorsTheatre Majors are required to work on three department productions for a minimum of twenty (20) hoursper show in a capacity other than actor or director One assignment must be in stage management Oneassignment must be completed by the end of the junior year A student who completes more than fifty (50)hours of work on any one production fulfills two of the three production requirements

Minor Requirements

Six courses three of which must be taken at Davidson College consisting of Theatre371 two courses from Theatre 201 221 245 261 (English 261) 335 355 three courses at the 300 level orabove Courses taken passfail may not be counted toward the minor

Production Requirements for MinorsTheatre Minors are required to work on one department production in a capacity other than actor or directorfor a minimum of thirty (30) hours

HONORS REQUIREMENTS

A major desiring to become a candidate for honors in theatre must apply in writing to the department at thebeginning of the fall semester of the senior year Applicants must have an overall GP of 32 and a GPA of35 in all course work taken in the major To receive honors a student must in addition to maintaining thislevel of performance receive a grade of at least A- on the honors thesis (499) and approval from the thesiscommittee The honors program is comprised of eleven courses Theatre 499 in addition to the ten majorcourses required of all majors Theatre 499 requires the writingproduction and defense of a thesis before anappointed committee

TRANSFER COURSES

The Theatre Department accepts up to five courses from other colleges and universities as credit toward themajor In no case will the department pre-approve transfer credit To be granted transfer credits to be applied to the major students must demonstrate to the department that courses taken elsewhere are comparable to specific Davidson courses in content contact hours and rigor At the conclusion of study

abroad or study at another accredited US institution students should make their requests for transfer credittoward the major to the Theatre Department chair and submit for evaluation all relevant course materials

COURSE OFFERINGS

11 (non-credit) Applied Theatre First-year students only (Fall)12 (non-credit) Applied Theatre First-year students only (Spring)21 (non-credit) Applied Theatre Second-year students only (Fall)22 (non-credit) Applied Theatre Second-year students only (Spring)31 (non-credit) Applied Theatre Third-year students only (Fall)32 (non-credit) Applied Theatre Third-year students only (Spring)41 (non-credit) Applied Theatre Fourth-year students only (Fall)42 (non-credit) Applied Theatre Fourth-year students only (Spring)45 (non-credit) Applied Theatre Topics in Arts Management Fourth-year students only (Fall)46 (non-credit) Applied Theatre Topics in Arts Management Fourth-year students only (Spring)

101 INTRODUCTION TO THEATRE ARTS Ms Green Mr RipleyStudy of materials of creative expression in theatre Lectures readings discussions videos field tripscritical writing and laboratory work build understanding of the theatrical event and the fundamentalcomponents of stage production (Fall Spring)

121 STUDIO THEATRE I Mr Gardner Group study of theatre practices intended to expand the students knowledge of presentational modesEnsemble exercises and improvisational work contribute to the development of a performance piece whichis included in the studio theatre series (Spring)

201 EXERCISES IN PLAYCRAFTING AND PERFORMANCE Mr Gardner Examination and utilization of the creative elements of theatre stressing theory script developmentproblem-solving and critical analysis Intended for the student with previous training or experience intheatre (Fall)

221 STUDIO THEATRE II Mr Gardner Continuation of group study and exercises from THE 121 Students in Theatre 221 have additionalresponsibilities in ensemble leadership script development and production supervision Open to Theatremajors and students who have completed Theatre 201 121 or 245 (Spring)

245 ACTING I Mr Beasley Ms Costa Ms Green Mr RipleyStudy and application of the psycho-physical and emotional bases of performance Emphasis on relaxationof the actors body ensemble improvisation freeing the natural voice acting on impulse The training willculminate in realistic scene work (Fall Spring)

ENG 261 MODERN DRAMA Ms Fox European American and British drama from Ibsen to Pinter with emphasis on the major movements withinWestern theatre Realism naturalism expressionism Epic Theatre and Theatre of the Absurd (Fall)

295 INDEPENDENT STUDY Staff For the beginning or intermediate student with a special topic to be pursued under the direct supervision of

a faculty member The topic of study must be reviewed and approved by the faculty member before permission is granted for enrollment Normally assigned work and criteria for evaluation will be clearlyestablished by the instructor before the beginning of the semester and in all cases no later than the end ofthe dropadd period Prerequisite Permission of the Instructor

335 FUNDAMENTALS OF STAGE DESIGN Mr Gardner Introduction through exercises and projects to the principles of designing scenery costumes lightingsound and properties for the theatre (Fall)

345 ACTING II Mr Beasley Ms Costa Mr RipleyStudy and application of the Stanislavsky acting process Group and individual exercises designed topromote personalization and emotional fullness in characterization Advanced techniques for scene and character analysis Performance of scenes from classical realism acting for the camera scenes and AntonCheckovrsquos plays Not open to first-year students Prerequisite THE 245 (Fall)

355 DIRECTING I Mr Beasley Ms CostaFundamentals of directing for the stage focusing on text analysis blocking principles the director-actorrelationship the director-designer conceptual process and scene work Prerequisite Theatre 245 Fall)

362 COMMUNITY-BASED THEATRE FOR SOCIAL CHANGE Ms Green Course investigates the potential for theatre and performance to be catalysts for social change Focusing onCommunity-Based Theatre the course explores ways in which performance has participated in strugglesagainst oppression and has been integral to community-building Course combines case studies fromvarious historical and geographical contexts with practical activities used by Community-Based Theatrepractitioners (Fall)

371 WORLD THEATRE HISTORY Mr Gardner Ms GreenStudy of theory and practice of stage performance throughout the world from ancient Greece to the presentLectures readings and discussions with emphasis on the Western tradition (Fall)

375 AMERICAN THEATRE STUDIES Ms Green Selected topics in American theatre practice including a historical overview and topical study of currentregional activity The course will include a group trip during spring break to a city regarded as an importantsite of contemporary theatre Depending on programming and scheduling opportunities AtlantaWashington Chicago and New York will be considered as possible destinations (Spring)

380-385 SPECIAL TOPICS IN THEATRE Staff Group study of selected theatre topics Prerequisite Consent of the instructor

381 ADVANCED ACTING SEMINAR Staff Prerequisite Theatre 245

386 VOICE AND MOVEMENT FOR ACTORS Mr Beasley Mr RipleyFoundations of vocal technique and movement analysis for the actor Provides a working knowledge of

anatomical and kinesiological principles pertinent to voicespeech production Prerequisite Theatre 245(Spring)

390-398 INDEPENDENT STUDY Staff For advanced students with a special topic to be pursued under the direction and supervision of a facultymember The topic of study must be reviewed and approved by the faculty member before permission isgranted for enrollment Normally assigned work and criteria for evaluation will be clearly established by the instructor before the beginning of the semester in all cases this will occur before the end of theDropAdd period Prerequisite Permission of instructor

390 INDEPENDENT STUDY-- HISTORY AND CRITISM Ms Green Topics normally involve reading assignments research projects and papers Prerequisite Permission ofinstructor

391 INDEPENDENT STUDY-- ADVANCED ACTING Staff Topics normally involve role research preparation andor performance Prerequisite Permission ofinstructor

392 INDEPENDENT STUDY-- ADVANCED DIRECTING Ms Costa Topics normally involve background research script analysis promptbook preparation scene andor playdirection Prerequisite Permission of instructor

393 INDEPENDENT STUDY-- ADVANCED DESIGN Mr Gardner Topics may concentrate on any area of theatre design including lighting scenery costumes make-upproperties or sound and normally involve design exercises and projects Prerequisite Permission ofinstructor

394 INDEPENDENT STUDY-- DRAMATURGY Staff Play analysis and interpretation in a performance-related context Topics normally involve research in analytical methodologies as well as participation in production as an assistant to a faculty or guest directorPrerequisite Permission of instructor

395 INDEPENDENT STUDY-- STAGE MANAGEMENT Staff Practicum in play preparation and oversight responsibility for mainstage or studio production includingrehearsal assistance promptbook preparation backstage communications and performance managementPrerequisite Permission of instructor

396 INDEPENDENT STUDY-- PLAYWRITING Staff Topics normally involve writing exercises and a fully-developed original playscript PrerequisitePermission of instructor

397 INDEPENDENT STUDYmdashPRODUCTION MANAGEMENT AND ADVANCED DESIGN Staff

399 ADMINISTRATION OF THE NOT-FOR-PROFIT ARTS ORGANIZATION Gabbard Issues of administration operation evaluation education public cultural policies and funding as they relateto the visual and performing arts Readings papers and discussions including regular sessions withexecutive directors of Charlotte-Mecklenburg arts organizations Recommended for juniors and seniorswith interest in the arts contemporary American culture public policy andor relevant economic issuesPrerequisite Permission of instructor (Fall of odd-numbered years)

401 THEATRE PRACTICUM Staff Field work and study in production administration or dramaturgy in an off-campus program approved bythe department and supervised by a department faculty member Preparatory readings research and writtenwork relevant to the area of study are required Grading for the course is PassFail Prerequisite Permission of instructor

435 SCENE DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY Mr Gardner Advanced study through exercises and projects of the materials principles and techniques of designingscenery for the theatre with parallel study of related technical areas Prerequisite Theatre 231 (Spring)

436 LIGHTING DESIGN AND TECHNICAL PRODUCTION Mr Gardner Mr HigdonAdvanced study through exercises and projects of the tools principles and techniques of designing andexecuting stage lighting with parallel study of related technical areas Prerequisite Theatre 231 (Notoffered 2005-2006)

445 ACTING III Mr Beasley Ms CostaAdvanced study of one or more production styles involving in-depth research and resulting in classperformance An effort will be made to tailor course content to promote the individual actors developmentPrerequisite Theatre 245 345 and permission of the instructor (Spring of even-numbered years)

455 DIRECTING II Mr Beasley Ms CostaStudy and employment of directing principles culminating in presentation Each student will direct a one-act play for the Studio Theatre Series Prerequisite Theatre 355 and permission of the instructor Limited tojuniors and seniors only (Spring)

499 HONORS TUTORIAL AND THESIS Staff Required for graduation with honors in Theatre For Theatre majors with a GPA of 35 in the theatre majorand an overall GPA of 32 only Prerequisite Approval of topic by October 15 of the senior year by the thesis committee (Spring)

NON-CREDIT TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

Voice Lessons Students can for a fee take private voice lessons through the Music Department voice instructors JacqueCulpepper soprano Serena Hill soprano and Diane Thornton contra-alto

Dance The Davidson Dance Ensemble is a non-academic student-led organization that provides performanceopportunities twice a year and various classes once a week DDE currently offers Intermediate Ballet and

Advanced Ballet Beginner Tap Jazz Ballroom Dancing and Modern Each class has a minor fee Formore information contact DDE advisor Jan Blodgett

Dance Davidson is a local ballet school that offers excellent training in ballet tap jazz and modern danceFor more information and class times visit wwwdancedavidsonedu

PRODUCTION SEASON

The production season consists of two mainstage productions and two second stage productions achildrenrsquos show and a student-directed studio series Open auditions for the mainstage and second stage series are held simultaneously at the beginning of each semester Auditions for the childrenrsquos show and thestudio series are held in the fall and spring respectively at the directorsrsquo discretions All auditions are open to all Davidson students regardless of year or major

PLAY SELECTION PROCESS

Play Selection Procedures

I Play Selection Committee (PSC) a Participantsi Theatre faculty with exception of Speech facultyii Tech Director iii Davidson Fellow iv Representative from each classv Dr Ann Fox from the English Departmentb Deadlines i Mid-January Directors submit their play options andcopyright rights are investigatedii Mid-February 25 hour meeting each director takes turn defending her selected playsiii Mid-March Plays decided upon and season brochure design process is beguniv May 1st Season brochure is produced and distributedc Process for Determining the Seasoni The PSC looks for plays that will balance out the seasonii Theatre department play category rotation listiii Guest director and student always get the first choice that was voted on by the PSCiv Faculty director can decide between the two top choicesII Student Director Process of Securing a Directing Slota Requirements must have taken Fundamental of Directing amp Directing IIb Must notify the theatre faculty and tech staff that they would like to direct next year through a written proposalc The Theatre department discusses the student director(s) proposal and subsequently votes upon whether or not the student should be allowed a directing slotd The student is notified of the departmentrsquos decision through the chair of the Production advisorIII For additional information see the Production Guidelines Handbooks a Actorrsquos Handbook b Directorrsquos Handbook c Designerrsquos Handbookd Stage Managerrsquos Handbook

THEATRE MAJOR AUDITION POLICY

Should a theatre major choose to audition within a given semester she must audition for BOTH shows(mainstage and second stage) when applicable

CASTING POLICY

It is the Department of Theatrersquos intention to create performance opportunities for all students basingcasting decisions whenever possible on the studentrsquos audition and not on the basis of race ethnicity national origin physical ability andor sexual orientation

OPPORTUNITIES AT DAVIDSON

Student Awards

The Davidson Theatre Award honors a graduating senior who has made consistent and exceptionalcontributions to Davidsonrsquos Theatre program over hisher four years at Davidson

The Rawley P Turner Drama Award recognizes a student who has given an outstanding performance in theTheatre Departmentrsquos productions during the academic year

Employment Opportunities

Work StudyThe Department regularly employs 5-7 students through work study Student employees assist with construction lighting and sound for all productions and work in the scene shop between the hours of 1-5 pm One work study position is available in the administrative office For more information of work studyopportunities see Ron Higdon

Paid non-work study PositionsPaid positions are available through tech services and in the costume shop Trained employees can work astechies for events in the Duke Family Performance Hall C Shaw Smith 900 room and Tyler-TallmanMusic Hall For more information contact Jim Nash x2146 One position is available in the costume shopFor more information contact Ron Higdon

FACILITIES AND RESOURCES

Cunningham Fine Arts Building

Script LibraryThe Script Library is open Monday through Friday from 10 am until 2 pm It houses scripts scores actingresources and information on graduate schools professional theatres and other opportunities All materialsmust be checked out through the script library notebook

Performance Laboratory (Room 145)The site of most of the departmentrsquos acting and directing courses the performance laboratory may bereserved for independent rehearsals and class assignments using the bulletin board outside of the roomPLEASE NOTE THE REGULATIONS as they apply to reserving the room and to the use of storage andequipment inside the properties closet Rooms can only be reserved in pencil Mainstage rehearsals take priority over class rehearsals

Room 110 The alternative acting and directing classroom Room 110 can also be reserved for use outside of class bysigning up for time slots on the bulletin board outside of Room 145

The Black Box The Black Box Theatre is used for the departmentrsquos second stage series as well as for the childrenrsquos show

the student-directed one acts and the Studio Theatre shows The Black Box can also be used for class-related activities based on its availability Sign up for time slots outside of Room 145 Operation of soundand lighting equipment in the Black Box is restricted to trained individuals

The Scene ShopThe scene shop is managed by the Technical Director and the Fellow It is home to all of the departmentrsquosconstruction equipment tools and materials Only trained individuals are allowed to work in the sceneshop Majors and minors wanting experience in the scene shop should contact Ron Higdon

Design StudioThe design studio is home to all scene and lighting design courses Materials and equipment in the designstudio are reserved for enrolled student use only

Properties StorageSmall props are stored in Room 106 and larger props in Room 109 Make-up wigs and fragile items can be found in the dressing room area backstage of Hodson Hall Props are available for productions and classroom assignments To access the props storage areas contact the Fellow or the Technical Director

Costume ShopThe costume shop is located above the dressing rooms All costume use must be documented and approvedby the student costume assistant

Administrative Office The main office is headquarters for ticket needs reimbursement or general information

Knobloch Campus Center

Duke Family Performance Hall (DFPH)One of the premier performance spaces in the southeast the DFPH is our 600-seat venue for the mainstageseries Technical specifications include 80rsquo of fly space a 40rsquo ndash 60rsquo adjustable proscenium opening 48-linefly system and convertible orchestra pit

Career Services Located on the fourth floor of the Knobloch Campus Center Career Services is a useful resource for information on graduate schools and professional steps in theatre or education For more information visit wwwdavidsoneducareers

SUMMER INTERNSHIPS APPRENTICESHIPS AND FELLOWSHIPS

Berkshire Theatre Festival Each season the Berkshire Theatre Festival offers between 20-25 internships Length of internship variesfrom 3-4 months depending on the position and interns availability However generally from mid-May toLabor Day interns will work on four Main Stage Equity productions and four productions on the LarryVaber Stage in the Unicorn Theatre Apprenticeships may also be available

For details please visit httpwwwberkshiretheatreorgeducationtraininginternshipsphpContact Kate Maguire Executive DirectorDavidson Contact Ann Marie Costa

Blowing Rock Stage CompanyThe Blowing Rock Stage Company Internship Program is a ten week workingtraining program during thesummer season in Blowing Rock North Carolina Interns work in all facets of technical production of thefour mainstage productions Interns may also perform run crew duties on shows Interns also used for

special events and other BRSC functions Some EMC credit available Housing NOT Provided TheatreBackground preferred Limited acting opportunities may be available For more information visitwwwblowingrockstagecom

To apply send Resume Cover Letter amp References toKenneth KayProducing Artistic DirectorBlowing Rock Stage CompanyPO Box 2170 Blowing Rock NC 28605or email to kenblowingrockstagecom

Davidson contact Ann Marie Costa

Goodman Theatre The Goodman Theatre Internship Program offers a rich and challenging experience for qualified collegestudents and recent college graduates who are preparing for careers in professional theatre Goodmaninterns have the opportunity to refine their practical and critical thinking skills through close interactionwith Goodman staff and artists and through independent exploration of Chicagos legendarily large anddiverse theatre community A wide range of full time positions are available in the fall in spring

For more information go to httpwwwgoodman-theatreorginternaspDavidson Contact Ann Marie Costa

La Jolla PlayhouseThis California theatre offers limited summer internships in public relations graphic design general management company management costumes fundraising and special events artistic design dramaturgyeducation and outreach programs props and more Interns are given priority if employment should becomeavailable at the Playhouse For more information visit wwwlajollaplayhousecom

Lookingglass TheatreLookingglass offers a number of internships year-round Internships are available in ArtisticAdministration Development Education amp Community Programs Historical Archives Marketing ampAudience ProductionTechnical Special Events Stage Management and Theatre AdministrationFor more information httpwwwlookingglasstheatreorginvolvedinternshipshtmlManhattan Theatre Club This New York non-profit theatre club offers a wide range of intensive summer internships For moreinformation see pg 22

Mill Mountain Theatre Internships in production and administration are developed based on the individuals interest and the needs of the Theatre Summer internships in administration stage management or production may be availableFor more information and an application please visit wwwmillmountainorg


Shakespeare amp CompanyShakespeare amp Company offers classes and training in Shakespeare Modeled after the internationallyacclaimed Month long Intensive the Summer Training Institute provides young actors the opportunity toimmerse themselves in Shakespeare six days a week for five weeks during the height of our SummerPerformance Season

For more information wwwshakespeareorg

Southeastern Theatre Conference (SETC)Students can audition for summer work through SETC Please see ldquoProfessional Auditionsrdquo for moreinformation

Stephen Foster ProductionsA summer season in Bardstown Kentucky that produces Stephen Foster The Musical as well as anadditional musical Positions are available for actors and technical operators the intern program can be applied for college credit For more information of this summer opportunity see Ron Higdon

Steppenwolf Theatre CompanyThe Internship Program is ideal for students looking for an introduction to professional theateradministration and production These students receive credit from their learning institutions while gaininghandsndashon experience with some of the top professionals in American Theatre The summer internship lastfor three months

For more information on the internship program visit wwwsteppenwolforg

Williamstown Theatre Festival This summer-long theatre festival offers internships and apprenticeships for actors directors technicians playwrights and administrators College credits can be arranged For more details visithttpwwwwtfestivalorgtrainingtechnicianshtml

FULL-TIME INTERNSHIPS

American Conservatory TheatreACTs internship program provides advanced training in both theater production and administration Theprogram offers students graduates and other interested persons the opportunity to work closely with topprofessionals in each field ACT internships are springboards to a professional life in the theater ACTs interns have gone on to work in major regional theaters attend renowned graduate programs and establish careers as directors and designersLook here for details httpact-sforgindexcfms_id=amppid=abt_int

Arena Stage TheatreFor more information httpwwwarenastageorg

American Theatre WingBased in NYC the American Theatre Wing website has a list of current internships available in the cityThey also host the Theatre Intern Group a series of lectures and meetings just for NYC-based interns Look here for details httpwwwtheatreinterngrouporgindex_filesPage378htm

Cornerstone Theatre Cornerstones Altvater Fellowship Program provides educational and professional development toindividuals interested in theater and community Altvater Fellows will explore a wide range of experiencesin the planning and creation of a Cornerstone production Over an eight-week residency Fellows work full-time with Cornerstones Ensemble and Staff on aspects of design directing theater management education marketing and production for current community collaborations Visit wwwcornerstonetheatreorg formore information

Davidson Contact Sharon Green

Florida Studio Theatre This is theatre is currently offering professional theatre internships A professional Equity regional Theatrein Sarasota Florida Studio Theatre is now accepting applications for internships for the 2005-2006 Winter

Season in the following areas Marketing (assist with writing press releases design of marketing materialsdirect mail campaigns and other support) Development (research grants and grant prospects assist with special events small gift campaigns direct mail campaigns and other support) Technical Theatre (workdirectly with the TD and designers in building scenery loading and rotating shows props scenic paintingsound electrics and show running) Costumes (running wardrobe costume construction and somemaintenance) Literary Management (script solicitation New Play Development the Readers Circle andresearchwriting opportunities) Production AsstCompany Management (work with production managerand company manager on scheduling budgeting calendaring guest pick-up housing prep and production support as necessary) Tour Company ManagerAsst to the Assoc Director (manage the Write A Play tourand serve and provide administrative support to the Associate Director) and Stage Management (serve asASM in one of FSTs three performance spaces) Learn by working hands on with Theatre Professional inyour field Stipend of $75 per week and free furnished housing provided The internship runs earlySeptember 2005 through early June 2006 For more information log onto our website atwwwfst2000org Email cover letter and resume with references or letters of recommendation to JamesAshford Casting and Literary Coordinator Florida Studio Theatre E-mail jamesfst2000org

Davidson Contact Ann Marie Costa

La Jolla PlayhouseThis California theatre offers both full and part time internships in public relations graphic design generalmanagement company management costumes fundraising and special events artistic design dramaturgyeducation and outreach programs props and more Interns are given priority if employment should become available at the Playhouse For more information visit wwwlajollaplayhousecom

The Kennedy CenterThe Kennedy Center internship program offers meaningful on-the-job experience for college juniors seniors graduate students and recent graduates who are interested in beginning careers in arts managementor arts education This semester-long full-time internship offers a wide range of performing arts events andprograms that provide a setting for endless career development opportunities

During the internship participants maintain a working portfolio and attend performances workshops andclasses presented by the Center Whether the internship is in press advertising education development orone of the many other areas offered the experience sets the tone for a future career in arts management

For more information visit wwwkennedy-centerorg

Goodman Theatre The Goodman Theatre Internship Program offers a rich and challenging experience for qualified collegestudents and recent college graduates who are preparing for careers in professional theatre Goodmaninterns have the opportunity to refine their practical and critical thinking skills through close interaction with Goodman staff and artists and through independent exploration of Chicagos legendarily large anddiverse theatre community The Theatre offers summer as well as full-time engagements


Lookingglass TheatreLookingglass offers a number of internships year-round Internships are available in ArtisticAdministration Development Education amp Community Programs Historical Archives Marketing ampAudience ProductionTechnical Special Events Stage Management and Theatre AdministrationFor more information httpwwwlookingglasstheatreorginvolvedinternshipshtml

Manhattan Theatre Club This New York organization is a non-profit theatre club which produces Broadway and Off-Broadway

musicals It offers a wide range of internship opportunities in the fall spring and summer These positionsare full time and come with a weekly stipend Interns are given intensive training as well as specific dutiesand projects in one department under the guidance of experienced supervisorsFor more information go to httpwwwmtc-nycorgeducationinternshipshtm

Contact Amy Harris Coordinator Paul A Kaplan Theatre Management ProgramFor more information contact Ann Marie Costa

Mill Mountain Theatre Internships in production and administration are developed based on the individuals interest and the needs of the Theatre Full-time semester-long internships are available in the CostumeScene Shops Shorterinternships in administration stage management or production may be available For more information andan application please visit wwwmillmountainorg


Milwaukee Repertory TheatreThe Milwaukee Repertory Theater has offered a highly respected internship program for over 30 years Fora full season interns become a part of the Rep company Interns in the Artistic Department do not performadministrative or technical duties so that they may devote their time entirely to acting directing ordramaturgy For more information and an application please visit wwwmilwaukeerepcom

Davidson contact Carrie Van Deest

Round House Theatre Round House Theatre has a special emphasis on providing educational theatre experiences for students inthe region The theatre has a year long apprenticeship program Opportunities are available in artsmanagement literaryproduction management productiontechnical stage management actingteachingartists education and outreach and education marketing For more information visit httpwwwround-houseorgapprenticeshipshtm

The Shakespeare TheatreThe Shakespeare Theatre has forged an ongoing commitment to education audience development andprofessional training for theatre artists An internship at The Shakespeare Theatre bridges the gap between academic theatre experience and a career in the professional theatre providing opportunities in all aspectsof theatre production and administration The Shakespeare Theatre offers a variety of internships forundergraduates graduate students and young professionals with an interest in professional theatre Interns are encouraged to complete an entire seasons residency with the Theatre which operates year-round (July -June) Schedules are rigorous production interns work 40-60 hours per week administration interns work 40 hours plus special events as needed Part-time and for-credit internships are availableLook here for details httpwwwshakespearedcorginternhtmlgen

The Sojourn TheatreSojourn Theatre is an award-winning multi-ethnic ensemble-based company in Portland Oregon makingnew work and bold adaptations of existing scripts and stories The companys aesthetic is community-engaged history conscious and strikingly physical Sojourn Theatre offers year-long apprenticeshipprograms You will begin the year by working with artistic director Michael Rohd to create a new versionof the companys acclaimed touring show Look Away which you will tour to Middle and High Schoolsthroughout the year (you will be paid to tour) You will also participate in the complete development andproduction process of Campaign Sojourns next major work (its timeline parallels that of the program) In addition you will attend monthly weekend workshops and one on one mentorship sessions with artistic director Rohd and other company members Responsibilities will include performing production andadministration assistance crew working with youth and community engagement amp partneringresponsibilities Visit wwwsojourntheatreorg for more information


Steppenwolf Theatre Company- The Apprenticeship program is geared towards young professionals who are looking to bridge the gapbetween their education and the professional world They will work closely with our staff to learn about theworkings of their department and throughout their time here they will gain necessary skills andunderstanding to be the best candidates being introduced in the field The apprenticeship program last fornine months

For more information on the apprenticeship program visit wwwsteppenwolforg

Triad Stage TheatreBased in Greensboro this theatre may offer internship opportunities Visit wwwtriadstageorg for moreinformation

GRADUATE AND PROFESSIONAL AUDITIONS

SETCNCTC

SETC (Southeastern Theatre Conference) is a way to audition for summer and year-round theatrecompanies in actingsingingdancing at the same time SETC requires that all pre-professional actors bescreened on the state level (North Carolina Theatre Conference) before being accepted to the SETC SpringAuditions in March Each state holds preliminary auditions in the fall in order to send the most qualifiedactors on to the regional auditions where they will audition for over 100 professional companies forsummer or year-round employment

Actors currently enrolled in school whether or not they have earned a salary acting must attend thepreliminary state auditions Auditionees will be accepted by application only All participants must becurrent members of SETC and must also be registered for the yearly convention For more information on NCTC visit wwwnctcorg For more information on SETC visit wwwsetcorg

URTA (UniversityResident Theatre Association)

The UniversityResident Theatre Association is the countrys oldest and largest consortium of professionaltheatre training graduate programs and associated professional theatre companies Founded in 1969 URTA provides a variety of service management and informational programs to its members and to non-member students theatre professionals and producing companies while serving as the primary liaisonbetween the professional and educational theatres URTA encourages the professional training of artistsand of future teachers in the performing arts for all levels of education

The NUAIs (National Unified Auditions and Interviews) are URTArsquos auditions and are held in variouscities in January and February Many graduate schools audition applicants through the NUAIs For more information on URTA and NUAI please visit wwwurtacom

UPTA (Unified Professional Theatre Association)Held each year in Memphis Tennessee UPTA auditions nearly 1000 actors and professional personnel foryear-round work in 88 different companies Pre-professional auditions are held for graduating seniors who are available for year-round work post-graduation For more information on UPTA visit wwwuptaorg

Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers (SSDC)Visit wwwssdcorg for information about the Stage Directors and Choreographers Union This is a goodresource for finding internships in arts management and development Also it lists some good employmentopportunities for directors or choreographers

Contact James Graves National Theatre Contact Administrator JBGravesssdcorgFor more information contact Ann Marie Costa

REGIONAL THEATRE OPPORTUNITIES

Many of the following places may have employment opportunities For local professional auditionopportunities you can visit their websites or check out wwwactorsgrapevinecom a listing of all upcoming Charlotte-area auditions Tom Hollis of CPCC also sends regular emails about opportunities To get on hisemail list contact Ann Marie Costa

Childrenrsquos Theatre of Charlotte There are several different performance opportunities with Childrenrsquos Theatre of Charlotte (CTC) The company produces several mainstage productions each year all of which have adult roles Checkwwwctcharlotteorg for current opportunities The Tarradiddle Players are the resident touring company ofCTC Several Davidson graduates have performed as Tarradiddle Players touring North Carolinaelementary schools full-time Tarraddidlers audition in the spring There are also Heart-to-Heart workshopswith high school students that require professional actors CTC is also a good place to look for experience in theatre education and outreach Summer employment opportunities with CTCrsquos theatre camps may beavailable

Davidson Community PlayersThough not a professional company DCPrsquos summer season makes for fun and valuable performanceexperience There is also an internship opportunity in the production office under DCP executive directorCindy Rice For more information visit wwwdavidsoncommunityplayersorg

Actorrsquos Theatre of Charlotte Theatre Charlotte BareBones Actorrsquos Gym Off-Tryon Theatre Companyetc All of these local theatre companies are growing quickly in the absence of a regional professional LORTequity theatre Check their websites or actorsgrapevinecom for audition opportunities Many have summer productions or are involved in the City Stage Festival downtown

Anne Lambert A Davidson grad Anne has been active in the local theatre scene for some time She is an excellent contactfor Charlotte-area theatre See Ann Marie Costa for her contact information

CHECK THE BULLETIN BOARDS IN CUNNINGHAM

For postings on graduate schools audition opportunities internships fellowshipsand all kinds of other information

THE FELLOWS POSITION

The Davidson College Music and Theatre Fellowship is an excellent stepping stone for graduating seniorswho want to work in professional theatre or arts administration The fellow gains valuable experience in production and publicitypromotions while maintaining connection with Davidsonrsquos students faculty and staff Fellows can take one class per semester to continue training

Basic Function

To provide technical marketing and promotional assistance for the music and theatre departments

Essential Functions

bull Work under the supervision of the Theatre Department chair bull Work with the Theatre Technical Director in construction lighting and sound needs for theatre

productions bull Assist in the management of ticket sales and box office for productions bull Serve as liaison between the departments and the office of College Communications in

coordinating publicity marketing and promotion for Music Department (with Dept Assistant) and Theatre Department (with Production Coordinator)

bull Assist members of the departments in publicizing their professional activities includinggeneration of and the distribution of posters on campus and within the community and assistance with press releases

bull Set and run lights for concerts and recitals in Tyler-Tallman Hall record recitals and assist instage preparations for each event

Working Conditions

Cunningham Fine Arts Building primarily Hodson Hall and the Black Box Theatre The KnoblochCampus Center primarily The Duke Family Performance Hall Sloane Music Center primarily Tyler-Tallman Hall A minimum of six major Theatre events annually including two in The Duke FamilyPerformance Hall Additionally as many as 6 music sound recordings may be required outside of thebuilding as decided upon by the Music Department The position will require some evening workMany additional Fellows positions are available to graduating seniors Checkhttpwww2davidsoneduadministrationhrhr_empopportunasp for Davidson employment opportunities

APPENDIX I ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

More web resources to investigate

wwwartslynxorgtheatreactinghtmwwwartslynxorgtheatretheatreshtmwwwartslynxorgtheatredesignhtmwwwplaybillcomwwwbackstagecastingcomwwwtheatrejobscomwwwsummertheatercomdirectoryhtmlwwwgeocitiescomBroadwayStage1810wwwstetsonedu~csatathr_guidhtmlwwwdaviestrekcompctpctspthtmwwwstrawhat-auditionscom

Other hard-copy resources

Backstage Handbook for Performing Artists Sherry EakerCareer Opportunities in Theatre and the Performing Arts Shelly FieldDirectory of Theatre Training Programs Jill CharlesInternships Petersonrsquos Guides (annual)Handbook for Theatrical Apprentices Dorothy Lee TompkinsNew Yorkrsquos Other Theatres Mindy LevineOpportunities in Theatrical Design and Production Ann Folke and Richard HardenProfessional Actor Training in NYC Jim MonosPerforming Arts Career Directory Bradley J Morgan and Joseph M PalmisanRegional Theatre Directory Jill CharlesSummer Theatre Directory Jill CharlesTCG Theatre Directory Theatre Profiles (TCG)The Business of Show Business Judith Katz

The Actorrsquos PictureResume Book Jill CharlesArtSearch monthly publicationGraduate Schools in the Performing ArtsThe Backstage Handbook Paul Carter

APPENDIX II HELPFUL DEFINITIONS

Some Definitions and Explanations (from Skidmore Collegersquos website)

Commercial Theatre Theatre for profit generally involves trained union professionals

Broadway Commercial theatre in the legitimate theatres in a designated area in NYC Independentproducers create production organizations for each new production and then rent available theatres foropen-ended runs

Off-Broadway A combination of commercial and not-for-profit theatres in NYC generally much smallerthan Broadway theatres most have union contracts in force some maintain permanent staffs and offerinternship opportunities

Off-Off Broadway Generally noncommercial theatre in the smallest of venues in NYC nonunion ofteninvolves experimental or alternative approaches to theatre

Not-For Profit Theatre (Noncommercial) Organizations supported through foundation grants local stateand federal funding programs donations underwriting and ticket sales includes professional organizationsand amateurvolunteer organizations

Regional Theatre Noncommercial theatres in cities throughout the country belonging to LORT (League ofResident Theatres) Permanent production organizations limited union contracts internship opportunitiesusually in operation Sept through May

Arts Centers Noncommercial performance complexes such as the Kennedy Center in Washington DC andLincoln Center in NYC range of activities including theatre opera music dance film etc permanent professional staff

Summer Stock Hundreds of theatres in operation throughout the country during the summer range oftypes involving both professional and amateur staffs including star houses musical tent theatres Equityregional theatres and nonunion resident theatres includes prepackaged touring shows classics tryouts ofnew plays depending on type of theatre both union and nonunion personnel internship andor apprenticeopportunities in addition to full-paying staff positions often involves producing one show each week onemight have large responsibilities as a big fish in a little pond in a small nonunion house or a little fish ina big pond in a well-known union house where there are opportunities to learn from trained professionals -- both situations can be valuable

Community Theatres Grass roots local theatres that are based upon volunteerism of both trained and untrained amateurs nonunion

Dinner Theatres Often found in resort and suburban areas light comedies and musicals often packagedeither union or nonunion

Dance and Opera Companies mostly not-for-profit all employ administrative production and technicalpersonal and many accept interns often involves national andor international touring as well asresidencies might be union or nonunion

Childrenrsquos Theatres Companies (often touring) specializing in production for children commercial andnot-for-profit often retain permanent staffs usually nonunion

Equity Showcase (Equity Waiver) Theatres Short-run productions showcasing Equity actors directorsdesigners and playwrights little if any pay union members work under contracts allowing for inexpensiveproduction costs most based in NYC and LA

Industrial Shows Productions developed for large corporations to introduce products and inform andreward franchise owners organized by specialized production companies all union

Equity Membership Candidate Program A program developed by Actors Equity to allow nonprofessionalactors and stage managers to get credit towards Equity membership for work at certain Equity theatres An EMC must complete fifty weeks of work to qualify for membership These hours may be accumulated overa period of time in a number of different theatres After forty weeks the EMC takes an exam Once passedthe EMC may join Equity After the fifty week period an EMC has a five year eligibility period Not all Equity theatres have EMC programs and the specific conditions and responsibilities differ from theatre totheatre

APPENDIX III RESUME TIPS (from Skidmore Collegersquos website)

bull A clear and attractive resumeacute is vital to your life as a theatre artist bull An theatre resumeacute does not follow the standard business format bull Do not write Resumeacute or CV bull Do not state career goals or salary expectations bull Your entire resumeacute should fit on one side of a single page (8 x 10) bull Arrange the material artfully and professionally and be carefully of trying to crowd too much

information in using too small a type face -- keep it neat and readable bull Do not pad your resumeacute mdash the theatre world is far too small for you to get away with it Be

honest but try to present even the most limited credits in the best light possible Do not includeextra non-theatricalfilmTVcommercial work

bull Have copies made at any copying center Use a reasonably heavy weight paper and consider usinga color (nothing too bright)

bull Always look at other peoples reacutesumeacutes If you like something you see about typeface organizationlayout paper etc work it into your own Avoid being too cute or flashy

Elements of the Resumeacute

1 Your name should appear at the top either centered or in the upper left corner

2 Place at the top either centered or in the upper left corner

3 Decide whether or not to categorize yourself as a performer (Actor Singer Dancer ActorSinger SingerActor SingerDancer ActorSingerDancer etc) stage manager technician designer etc-- behonest

4 Union Affiliations (if any) should appear below your name mdash abbreviations are fine

5 Phone number and Address where you can be reacheda indicate whether it is a phone or a machineb If you use a pager indicate this with the number

6 Agent when and if you get representation include your agentrsquos name and number

7 Vital statistics (for performers only) are grouped together usually on the left These includea height to the inch(necessary) weight to the pound (optional but )b hair color c eye colord If you sing indicate your voice range (bass baritone alto tenor mezzo soprano) and if you ike style(pop belt classical legit)e If you dance indicate the type (jazz tap balletmodern ethnic ballroom etc)f It is not necessary to indicate your age or age range - let your photo speak to thisg If you were not born in the US consider adding US Citizen or Naturalized Citizen as appropriate

8 Credits a For New York theatre list theatre credits first (most important roles first)b Include the name of the play your role and the theatre in which it was produced Organize with headings (Broadway Off-Broadway Off-Off Broadway Regional Theatre Dinner Theatre Stock Toursetc) Do not include playwrightc If you have any professional credits list these firstd Film credits should follow (film role production company director)e Television credits are next (show role network)f Commercials are generally listed as On camera andor voice overs mdash list and tape upon requestg List your most important and impressive credits first You need not give dates and credits do not have tobe in chronological or reverse chronological orderh Try to replace your college credits with professional credits as quickly as possiblei In LA list Film first then TV and theatrej If your list is not complete use Selected Credits rather than Representative Rolesk Omit high school credits as soon as possiblel Organize non-performance credits in reverse chronological order Identify the theatre your job and thedate

9 Training a List where you studiedb List with whom (if reasonably prominent) c List the highest degree(s) you completed or anticipated date of degree d Be sure to include all relevant master classes apprenticeships and internshipse Indicate specialized training (voice movement Shakespeare View Points etc)f Keep this section relatively short

10 Special skills juggling driving fencing stage combat language fluency dialects musical instruments horseback riding painting formal wardrobe etc If appropriate add Directing resumeacute available onrequest Do not get too cute here and make sure your really can do these things

11 Sports (for performers only) swimming riding aerobics martial arts etc

12 Other Work Experience (for non-acting resumeacutes only) List all other jobs in reverse chronological order

How to Get Started a Use a word processorb Develop a work sheet that lists all of the above elementsc List credits in an appropriate order and determine what information about these credits you want to appeard Try to find successful and effective example of resumeacute layout that you can copye Play with a variety of layouts - avoid trying to fit too much information on a single page Keep it clearand readable Remember your finished resumeacute will be 8x10 not 8 12 x 11f Get someone more experienced to review your resumeacute and make necessary adjustmentsg Retain your resumeacute file on the computer -- with each new job acting teacher etc you will want to

rework your resumeacuteh Consider tailoring your resumeacute for certain jobs (rearrange information include some things you omittedcut some things you used etc)

Copying1 Look into copy services such as those offered by Kinkos2 If you have (or have access to) a reasonably good printer consider printing your own copies3 Consider the paper weight and color (stay away from any colors beyond light pastels)

For examples of acting resumes please see the following 2 pages

APPENDIX IV AUDITION TIPS from aboutcom

bull Arrive at least 15 minutes early You dont want to have to rush into your audition Give yourself time to find the space and warm up

bull Pack your bag with a book in case there is waiting and a bottle of water Not every place has awater fountain

bull Be nice to everybody You never know if the person you are speaking to is important bull There may be several people waiting with you to audition Remember that they are competing

with you for the same job Dont let them intimidate you bull Wear neat comfortable clothing Look nice but make sure you can move around the room And

dont wear a costume Your outfit can suggest the character such as a high-collar blouse for a period piece but dont get all dressed up

bull Careful when using perfume or cologne You dont want to send anyone out of the room in a sneezing fit

bull Try to find some background information about who you are auditioning for If you areauditioning for a particular company be familiar with their work It can also help you decide which pieces to choose for your audition

bull Bring clean and clearly marked sheet music If you are auditioning for a musical be sure themusic you give the piano player is cut down to 16 bars and is free of stray marks and coffee stains

bull Bring at least five headshots You never know how many you will need bull Make sure your resume is firmly attached to your headshot If possible photocopy or print your

resume to the back of the headshot Dont staple it unless you absolutely have to headshots withstaples get tangled in a pile It is much easier to access the individual sheets And one page is plenty

bull Make sure your headshotresume is no larger than 8 by 10 This will fit into a folder If theheadshot is oversized it may end up in the trash

bull Set up the audition space for your needs If there is a chair center stage but you are going to standfor your audition ask if you can move it out of the way Dont try to work around it

bull Remember to smile If you are nervous take a deep breath and try to relax Recognize that you arenot going to get every job you audition for but can learn from every experience

bull When you are called in for your audition be confident and smile and unless it is vital avoidasking too many questions as your audition probably has a tight time slot

bull If no information for the audition is given keep your monologue to about a minute Most directorscan tell in that time if they are interested Have several pieces prepared and one longer piece incase they ask to see more

bull Definitely do not ask if you will be called back The casting director will let you know that youcan be sure of If you do get called back wear the same outfit as during your audition

Structure Bookmarks

CORE PROCESSES

bull Curriculum design and teaching of theatre courses sufficient for the needs of both beginning and advanced students

bull Production of dramatic works providing open student involvement collaboration between studentsand faculty and exposure of an eclectic range of offerings to both student and communityaudiences

bull Maintenance of performance facilities resources and technical support as resources for staff andstudents

DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE VALUES

HOW OUR VALUES SERVE DAVIDSON COLLEGE AND THE LARGER COMMUNITY

bull We value diverse production seasons that both challenge and entertain bull We value fostering advocacy for the arts bull We value establishing and fostering relationships with alumni

HOW OUR VALUES SERVE THE DAVIDSON COLLEGE STUDENT

bull We value assisting each student in developing confidence discipline self-awareness andcreativity in preparation for lives of leadership and service

bull We value encouraging our students to experiment to take risks and to make bold choices both inthe classroom and in the production process

bull We value cultivating thoughtful critical and appreciative audiences bull We value and welcome participation in the Department of Theatre by all students regardless of

year of study or major bull We value collaboration between students and faculty

HOW OUR VALUES SERVE THE THEATRE MAJOR

bull We value a departmental commitment to nurturing and assessing the individual studentrsquos artisticand intellectual growth

bull We value a balance between theory and practice bull We value cultivating leadership within the context of a collaborative process bull We value providing majors with a solid foundation in theatre studies within a liberal arts

education one which adequately prepares them for professional training graduate school orcareers in a variety of disciplines

WHAT WE VALUE IN OUR FACULTY AND STAFF

bull We value excellence in teaching advising mentoring and supervision of practical work at alllevels

bull We value a diverse faculty and staff who have a variety of artistic and intellectual philosophiesmethods and experiences

bull We value a faculty and staff who are committed to collaboration as the foundation of production bull We value a faculty and staff who remain artistically and intellectually active in appropriate

professional arenas

WHAT WE VALUE IN OUR PRODUCTION PHILOSOPHY
























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COURSE REQUIREMENTS

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Minor Requirements



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CASTING POLICY



Student Awards








































































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Essential Functions






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PRODUCTION SEASON







CASTING POLICY



Student Awards








































































SETCNCTC



















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Essential Functions






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Major Requirements






Minor Requirements



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TRANSFER COURSES



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PRODUCTION SEASON







CASTING POLICY



Student Awards








































































SETCNCTC



















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Essential Functions






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CASTING POLICY



Student Awards








































































SETCNCTC



















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Theatre Major Handbook - Davidson College

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