Assistant Directing the Musical Theatre Class of 2023 Senior Showcase
Honors Capstone Project
1
Advisor(s)
David Coolidge
Confirmation
1
Document Type
Paper
Location
ONU McIntosh Center; Dean's Heritage Room
Start Date
18-4-2023 3:00 PM
End Date
18-4-2023 5:00 PM
Abstract
Following graduation, Ohio Northern University's Musical Theatre Class of 2023 will be launching careers in the performing arts on all corners of the country. To aid in offering each student a strong start in the industry beyond college, a Senior Showcase is currently being planned so that the students have an opportunity to connect and network with industry professionals, including casting directors and talent agents. The group has plans to perform for an audience in New York City, accompanied by an on-campus performance in Ada and a digital version of the showcase so that a wider audience may be reached. For my Honors Capstone Enhancement, I have taken on the role of Assistant Director to my advisor, in addition to my existing responsibilities as one of eleven performers in the Showcase. While there is still work to be done before our performance dates at the time of this presentation, I have continuously compiled research from a variety of sources such as director's notes, performance materials and recordings, and critical documents including sheet music as well as resumes with accompanying headshots for each student. Through this process, I have gained an appreciation for the amount of effort required to market oneself in the performing arts industry, and I am hopeful that my work allows others to appreciate the diligence required to pursue jobs in this field.
Recommended Citation
Jingo, Caleb, "Assistant Directing the Musical Theatre Class of 2023 Senior Showcase" (2023). ONU Student Research Colloquium. 15.
https://digitalcommons.onu.edu/student_research_colloquium/2023/papers/15
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Assistant Directing the Musical Theatre Class of 2023 Senior Showcase
ONU McIntosh Center; Dean's Heritage Room
Following graduation, Ohio Northern University's Musical Theatre Class of 2023 will be launching careers in the performing arts on all corners of the country. To aid in offering each student a strong start in the industry beyond college, a Senior Showcase is currently being planned so that the students have an opportunity to connect and network with industry professionals, including casting directors and talent agents. The group has plans to perform for an audience in New York City, accompanied by an on-campus performance in Ada and a digital version of the showcase so that a wider audience may be reached. For my Honors Capstone Enhancement, I have taken on the role of Assistant Director to my advisor, in addition to my existing responsibilities as one of eleven performers in the Showcase. While there is still work to be done before our performance dates at the time of this presentation, I have continuously compiled research from a variety of sources such as director's notes, performance materials and recordings, and critical documents including sheet music as well as resumes with accompanying headshots for each student. Through this process, I have gained an appreciation for the amount of effort required to market oneself in the performing arts industry, and I am hopeful that my work allows others to appreciate the diligence required to pursue jobs in this field.