In this 21-week intensive program, students develop and mount three separate productions as part of a theatrical collective. Students continue in dance classes, private and group voice studies, acting, and career management workshops, while being mentored by working professionals in all areas of production and design. This program is open to graduates of the Performing Arts Diploma and Performing Arts Certificate programs, with auditions occurring in early Spring.
The Applied Performing Arts Diploma program offers an opportunity to expand students? repertoire. The cohort, referred to as the ?Company C? Studio Ensemble, will gain a full grasp of a collaborative, ensemble environment through hands-on rehearsal, production, and performance experience.
Ensemble members will take one or two roles per production onstage and backstage. Mentorships will be assigned to fit the program, the guest director?s vision, and to meet production needs for each individual show.
Upon completion of this program, the successful student will have reliably demonstrated the ability to:
Develop and create stage productions
Further develop and sustain a role in a play or a musical
Collaborate with other actors in the development of a character
Contribute fully in all creative, study, rehearsal, technical and performance aspects of the productions
Work at the standards required by professional directors and Actor?s Equity
Work with fiscal and budgetary aspects of a production (i.e. promotions & fund-raising)
Develop new skills in areas such as the technical and administrative positions that are necessary for a successful theatre production.
Maintain their performing arts skills in a professional work setting