Theatre - Acting

This is where your amazing journey to become a professional actor begins. under the hands-on mentoring and rigorous demands of the professional acting faculty you will be challenged to become citizens of the world and courageous theatre artists. opportunities to hone your craft on the stage are numerous, and we pride ourselves on providing training to prepare you for a life in the theatre or wherever your life leads. join in the excitement of the acting program in the school of theatre and dance, where we play boldly.

Our faculty helps graduates with introductions and recommendations to educational institutions and employers,our program develops practical knowledge and conceptual foundations for work,many graduates choose typical career paths associated with this major. however, some graduates choose unrelated careers that utilize skills and experiences developed during their years in college.

• Type: Mandatory

• Duration: Contact us for up-to-date information

• Fees: Contact us for up-to-date information

Employers community theaters regional theaters commercial theaters summer stock theaters dinner theaters children's theaters university theater groups touring companies industrial shows show groups amusement and theme parks television/film studios radio stations strategies participate in acting workshops, courses, and seminars to get advice and experience and to make contacts with others in the field. join unions or actors' guilds to stay abreast of opportunities and developments in the field. get as much acting experience as possible. perform in school productions, community theater, summer stock, etc. to hone acting skills. prepare a professional resume that lists your acting experience. have your resume attached to or printed on the reverse side of an 8" x 10" photograph of yourself. be prepared to make the rounds. distribute your resume to numerous agencies and offices. follow up with several personal visits. be aware that more opportunities exist in large cities such as new york and los angeles. learn about the entertainment industry as a whole: take courses on entertainment law, business, management, etc. an extensive network of contacts is essential. get to know people working in your field and related areas. directing direction technical direction casting stage management support staff employers theaters television/film studios strategies participate in the director's guild training program. develop leadership skillsthrough participation in campus and community organizations. experience with fund-raising is important. volunteer to do this with local theaters and arts councils. learn what types of permits and insurance are needed to film or perform in certain areas. volunteer with directors in local theaters to become familiar with the environment. serving as an assistant is a great way to get started in this area. gain directing experience by participating in college productions. behind the scenes set design/construction property design lighting design sound design costume design camera operation hair/make-up special effects wardrobe prop management broadcast technology riggers electricians employers community theaters regional theaters commercial theaters summer stock theaters dinner theaters children's theaters university theater groups touring companies industrial shows show groups amusement and theme parks television/film studios radio stations

Work while you study

First-year students can only work on campus, and only under certain conditions. In the second year, students can work in practical, curricular or elective jobs. Students may be allowed to consider other types of employment, depending on their circumstances.

Partnerships

Most universities in United States have partnerships with different companies and organisations to ensure their students get enough professional training as students. In addition to increasing their students' chances to get hired by one of the universities. Illinois State University has partnerships with the following companies: