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Currently the School of Theatre Arts and Dance produces two industry Showcase Presentations to assist its senior musical theatre and acting students with their transitions into the professional world. The Showcase experience is aimed at assisting the artist who is committed to living and working professionally in either New York City or Los Angeles.
NEW YORK CITY – The New York Showcase is held each Tuesday during our March spring break (March 15-18). This showcase is primarily geared toward the senior musical theatre majors although a number of acting majors do participate each year. Currently the Showcase is performed twice at the Jerry Orbach Theatre located in the Snapple Theatre Center near Times Square. Produced and Directed by John Leonard and David Grapes
LA SHOWCASE – The LA showcase is held the first Tuesday and Wednesday of May during finals week (May 2-5). This showcase is primarily geared toward the senior acting majors although a number of musical theatre majors do participate each year. Currently the Showcase is performed three times over two days at the Falcon Theatre located in Burbank, CA. Produced and Directed by David Grapes and Ken Womble.
LA Showcase Call Back...click here for PDF
Frequently Asked Questions
How are students selected to participate?
Any graduating senior is eligible to audition to participate in either one or both of the two Showcases. Auditions are conducted each fall by the Showcase directors and a number of industry professionals.
What does Showcase cost?
The cost for each Showcase is approximately $1,000 to $1,200 plus travel/housing/meals in NYC or LA. All participants are also REQUIRED to have approved headshots by a professional photographer. Cost $450 to $500.
What expenses do the Showcase fees cover?
Theatre Rental, Insurance, Catering, Programs, Marketing, A professional on site Producer, Mailings and Follow up, Guest Artist Fees, Programs, Technical Support, Accompanist, etc.
How does each Showcase cast meet and rehearse?
Participating students are REQUIRED to take the showcase class during the fall and spring term of their senior year (NYC) or spring of their senior year (LA)
How many cast members are selected?
The average size of each Showcase is 16-20 performers
Who attends the Showcase Performances?
Each year 75 to 100 industry professionals attend the 5 Showcase performances. These include: Agents (commercial, print, film and television, legit), Casting Directors, Managers, Producers, Directors and Playwrights.
How many people are signed each year?
That number always varies each year. In 2010, nine Showcase participants signed with agents. The agencies included: Henderson & Hogan, Craig Wyckoff, Abrams Artists Agency, Shiowitz/Connor/Ankrum/Wolf, Stone Manners, Inc., Studio Nine, Studio Talent Group and Kazarian/Spencer/Ruskin & Associates.
What other opportunities exist for Showcase participants?
In addition, many participants receive auditions for current Broadway productions, national tours, summer stock companies, Disney Entertainment, theme parks, industrials, and film and television projects. An alumni accomplishment list is located on this web site. Currently, there are four alumni working on Broadway and 12 appearing in national touring productions. During the past 25 years, the UNC School of Theatre Arts and Dance has placed its alumni in 37 different Broadway productions. This is a remarkable achievement for an undergraduate BA theatre program.
Name some of the guest artists who have assisted with the Showcases
Victoria Morris (KSR), Michael Donovan, Rachael Hoffman (Telsey), Dave Clemmons, Jeff Whiting, Joan Lader, Deb McWaters, Barbara Epstein, David Rambo, Steve Sedita, Joan See, V.P. Boyle, Dolphin Films/Entertainment, Eric Lieberman, Richard Robichaux, Peter Konerko, and Herman Payne.
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