Theatrical Encounters: The Next Step

Talent is only half the battle when pursuing a career in the performing arts. Learn how to be mentally and emotionally prepared for the path that you will need to reach your goals. Understand what it takes to preserve and discover what attributes you possess that will help you get to where you want to.

Experience will include:

• Learning to avoid pitfalls that can prevent a performer from growing as a person and as an artist
• Learning how to live in a way that will nurture your artistic side
• Learning to stay positive while pursuing your dreams and avoiding the pressure that is part of this business

Seminar length: 1 hour

Successful people know how to set and achieve goals. No matter what you hope to achieve, having a plan is the first step to success. In this seminar, you will learn to identify your goals, break down the big goals into smaller manageable tasks, maintain your enthusiasm and motivation, and make the most of your life and career path. Get on the right track with a plan for success!

Experience will include:

• Goal setting session taught by a motivational coach
• Personalized goal setting plan
• Q&A with goal setting coach

 

Seminar length: 1 hour

You’ve just moved to NYC or are about to take the plunge. The question is what should you do to give yourself the best chance possible at succeeding in a career in the performing arts? Gain important insight into great ways to jump-start your career, thrive on a budget, and make your dreams come true! 

Experience will include:

• How to network with people in the industry
• Ways to make money while building your career
• Different union affiliations and how to become members
• The importance of agents and casting directors in the business and how to book work if you are not represented
• … and much more!!!

Seminar length: 1 hour

You decided to get a degree in performing arts, and now it’s time to take what you learned and apply it in the “real world.”  In this seminar, we’ll discuss the steps to building your professional career after college, how to create a strong resume, and which coast is the best coast for you. This is designed to give you useful tips, insights, and the knowledge you require to survive as a professional.

Experience will include:

• Where is the best place to relocate after college
• How to build your resume
• Explore the all the career opportunities in the performing arts industry
• Q&A with industry professionals who graduated college

Seminar length: 1 hour

Are you interested in pursing a degree in the performing arts? What are your choices, how do you prepare, and what’s the process for admission? With so many institutions offering courses and degrees in the performing arts, the admissions process can be a daunting experience. This seminar will help you decide which degree is best for you, how to apply and audition for college programs, and tips for success when pursuing a degree.
 

Experience will include:

• How to find and apply for a college that suits your career path
• Possible options for those interested in a performing arts career
• Q&A with administrators in higher education

Seminar length: 1 hour

Are you considering pursuing performing arts after High School but aren’t sure of what is the best path for you? Are you still unsure of whether or not you see performing or even the entertainment industry in your future? This is the seminar that you need. As a young person interested in the entertainment industry, you have the chance to meet with professionals who can offer you insights, knowledge, and options.  This seminar will equip you with all of the information that you require so you can make informed decisions.

Experience will include:

• How to prepare for the next step while still in High School
• College or the Professional World: Which is best for you?
• Q&A with industry professionals about the career choices they took and how it led them to where they are today

Seminar length: 1 hour