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I was particularly struck by the acting of Gracie Sartin. Her fearless approach to so many elements of the play – whether it was being hit on the head with an ironing board, hitting another costar with the ironing board, or giving one of her characters (Villian) an accent - was incredibly interesting to watch. Despite the fact that she portrayed six different people, she embodied them so well that I did not see Gracie in them. I saw only the characters she was portraying. The other actors were also successful in that ability. I think that achievement, combined with the success of the way the time constraints were embraced, added greatly to the success of the play.

I will still be able to take classes that are necessary for me to graduate, while getting the real-world experience that I need in order to thrive professionally. Usually when people think of production it seems very glamorous, but through the little experiences I’ve had over the past year, I’ve learned that it can be the complete opposite. The production industry, whether television or film, can be very spontaneous, unpredictable and demanding, and I don’t believe I’ve even seen the real deal yet. This is why I need an internship that will make me a better producer and also educate me of how to be ready for any obstacle that comes my way. Living in Hollywood, “the place where dreams come true,” will open many more doors for me and give me a different perspective of production. This is exactly what I need in order to get to the next

In addition to studying general Business Marketing, I am specifically interested in the business of the entertainment industry, heavily focusing on the marketing and creative aspects of it. Ultimately, I am working towards a successful career in all areas of the entertainment industry and this internship can definitely sharpen my skills into becoming that well-versed and well-rounded player in the industry. In addition to being an A and B student, I also explore my craft and major concentration via extracurricular activities and beyond. Currently, I create and

Each year we produce three major productions: a Play, Musical and Festival of One Acts Play. Students are selected through an audition process for performing and an interview process for directing or being part of the production crew.

Being a good actor is important in this circumstance in my opinion because, being talented at the one thing that is involved with a ‘play’ it beneficial, the play builder is able to place themselves in the shoes of the actor and will be able to see the positives and the strengths of each of the actors and be able to suit the character to mould their positives, Being a good actor in this case will also

Most recently, after gaining one of 18 placements from 862 applications, I exceeded expectations in the Channel 4 iOS department test team firstly by learning new skills quickly then completing my work ahead of schedule due to high self-motivation and effective time-management. Secondly, despite the relatively stable nature of the codebase prior to the upcoming release, I was able to find bugs and ways to bypass the software that my line manager had not come across before. In conclusion, a deeper understanding of digital as your intern would transform my life by giving me invaluable insight into a high growth business and enough influence to take ownership for my contributions in the workplace. Through this position, I know I can add value to

Kathleen McCaffrey presented an insightful and detailed look into working in television from entry-level to executive positions. Like many other industry executives, McCaffrey emphasized agency experience, but she discussed working at an agency from a much more positive viewpoint. Particularly, I liked what she had to say about having a “30,000 foot view of Hollywood” while working at UTA. When McCaffrey said her job is business-oriented but also involves storytelling, I felt confident in my decision to enroll in the Business/Cinematic Arts program and to hopefully pursue a career in television programming. I understood her regrets about her college experience and her desire to have studied English or history because knowledge of history and literature is valuable when reading or developing scripts. Overall, McCaffrey was one of my favorite speakers thus far because she offered multiple perspectives from her various

You need to just find if there is a right opportunity for you in this casting call.

As an actor (and costume designer) in the ten-minute play: From the Mouths of Babes, I felt as if I had a role that fit and worked well with my fellow groups members. To give some background, my character was Davey; a rambunctious little kid whose devises an evil plan to kill his teacher. As an actor in the role of Davey I had to develop a somewhat cynical and occasionally sarcastic attitude. I was able to understand that when someone takes the role of an actor, one of the most important jobs is to really dig deep into the character. By that I mean, pulling apart his ulterior motives, distinguishing between different tones in the play, observing how the character reacts to stressful situations (do they take control or do they hide), and

This production seemed to go smoothly. My talent worked well in my production and took her cues. She understood what had to be done and was incredibly professional. Also, she would constantly try to improve her performance by asking questions. In addition, the weather was also mostly on my side. Each day that I went out the weather was exactly what I wanted. It was overcast on the days that I needed it to be overcast; and it was sunny on days that I needed it to be sunny.

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That week, Tom Carson, also Director, was holding auditions and expected to have all parts cast very soon. “Thought this play is only two-hours, we will conduct rehearsals 2 to 3 times a week”, Tom said, “and will continue until show time”. This production will require approximately 30 members, While only 11 will be on stage, 10 actors and a narrator, other artistry positions include set production, costumes, make-up, hair, lighting, audio, ticket taker, sellers and of course director. Many jobs are required to product a quality production.

The actors knew their lines very well and their acting and movements were at a fine pace. The best actor in my opinion was Jeffrey Bean (foreigner), because he had to pretend not to speak English, make weird noises to have his own language, and act differently from the American culture. I believe casting his character would most likely be difficult because at every moment he should know how to move and when to express his acting to the audience and keep them entertained. However, Jay Sullivan (the Reverend) his circle of attention sometimes would shift from his partner to the audience and for a second his facial expression would become shy. Overall, most of the actors expressed their characters through humorous ways and the audience would laugh every ten seconds, which is a good sign that the play was

Have you ever given much thought as to how an actor plays a role? From the moment they read a script, can they envision themselves doing justice to the character they’ve been bestowed upon? How does one fathom what it would be like to be someone else, acquire their traits, understand their thoughts, live their life? These are some of the questions that popped into my head when I auditioned for a play and ironically got the part, seeing as how I wasn’t even supposed to be there for the casting. You’d be surprised what life will throw your way, especially when you’re not looking.

As a soon to be graduate from The Ohio State University, I’ve been looking for an internship that will help me gain the knowledge to work in the entertainment industry. This has led me to apply for the Creative Development and Story internship that is available this summer. I will be graduating this spring semester with a degree in Communications. I also have over four years of administrative support through my current job as an assistant teacher. I believe that I am the ideal candidate for this internship as I am also extremely driven, hardworking, passionate and I have a strong desire to work in the entertainment industry.