The People You Hire (Going Pro Career Fair 2020)
Actor/director Jillian Armenante, agent Melissa Berger Brennan, actor Oscar Camacho, and playwright Emmanuel Wilson, in a conversation moderated by comedian/actor Ammy Ontiveros, discuss how…
Actor/director Jillian Armenante, agent Melissa Berger Brennan, actor Oscar Camacho, and playwright Emmanuel Wilson, in a conversation moderated by comedian/actor Ammy Ontiveros, discuss how…
Vedic meditation teacher and theatre artist Jamey Hood teaches a profound meditation technique to fellow artists to help manage the stress and uncertainty of show business.
Artist Magnet connects artists through shows and venues everywhere using hyperlinking resumes that members can build and share with their colleagues. Artist Magnet's vision is to empower ar…
Katrina Frye of Mischief Managed discusses how artists and theatre makers can build their brands, build momentum, and build connections to help launch their careers.
While many internships and apprenticeships are still on hold, how can early-career individuals build the skills they need to be ready when jobs return? How are those skills different now tha…
In this video, Carrie Salmon, shares your options for graduate school programs as you pursue a career in the arts and entertainment. Guest Information: Carrie Salmon holds a Master of Busi…
The work introduced in college and university theatre departments will impact the way students view the field, and themselves as artists. Hear from two artist educators, Luis Alfaro (playwri…
The global pandemic forced many theatre artists to make major life changes. Hear from four of them about how they’ve navigated the past year, and what they’re carrying forward. Hosted by…
Performer Christine Breihan, playwright/dramaturge John Guerra, and director Rachel Park, who are friends and collaborators, discuss the challenges and rewards of finding the people you want…
The Going Pro Career Fair’s closing session features current undergraduate, graduate, and early career individuals’ voices and creativity, celebrating the future of our field and answeri…
Theatre artists will discuss how the events of the past year can shape the future of the field. From the global pandemic and mass job loss to We See You, White American Theatre, the last few…
Stage manager Anne L. Hitt draws on her 13 years of experience working with the many different personalities and stresses of managing productions to teach stage managers (and really anyone!)…
How can high school students and educators embrace and uplift a theatrical canon that reflects the diversity of Los Angeles? Hear from local educators about the opportunity—and responsibil…
Theatre artists need a lot more than talent to be successful. This session will feature actors, designers, playwrights and technicians, talking about the knowledge you need to work in theatr…
Drama therapist Dr. Nisha Sajnani leads a workshop for students, parents, and educators, focused on how theatre can help us cope with reality. Follow along to Dr. Nisha Sajnani’s presenta…
Now that we’ve explored our interests and areas of expertise, which theatre careers meet those needs. In this session we will discuss what working in theatre looks like at a small, medium …
Producers exist across mediums and platforms. What exactly do they do? This webinar will interview three producers on their journeys, their day-to-day responsibilities, tips for producing yo…
As artists, we are often labeled as freelancers, contractors or part-time employees. In this session, we will discuss how these classifications affect your finances and finding work that all…
As artists, it can sometimes be difficult to separate personal costs from professional costs. This week's guests will discuss practical advice for creating a budget and best practices for ke…
We close this session by looking forward to the future and, perhaps, the best way to plan for the future is to reflect on the past. This week's panelist will feature veteran theatre practiti…
There is no one path to a career in theatre. In fact, it is more about the journey than a final destination. This week, we’ll talk to our panelists about their journey, advice on finding y…
Each and every one of us has a story to tell. As you create an arts career for yourself, it is important to reflect on the stories you want to tell, who you want to tell them to and how you …
You cannot pour from an empty cup. We’ve learned over the past 10 weeks that working in Theatre is more than a full time job, it’s a lifestyle. Too often that lifestyle can result in bur…
Networking can sometimes be intimidating and even feel transactional. But when we think about networking in terms of building community, it becomes exciting. This week we will talk to our pa…
Once the art is budgeted for, paid for and created… how do you get it in front of people? This session will focus on branding yourself and marketing your work. We’ll revisit the intentio…