Maggie Bera, founder and editor of the actor lifestyle blog and podcast, Actor Aesthetic has offered ten helpful tips for those students dealing with school closures during the COVID-19 outbreak.
College programs and universities all over the country are taking extra precautions by temporarily shutting down due to the coronavirus pandemic…What does this mean for students taking performing arts classes?
COVID-19 concerns have caused hundreds of thousands of students to take to online courses. Because of the nation-wide shutdowns, many theatre students are forced to forfeit performing arts classes, school productions, concerts, and showcases.
So what can student actors due in the meantime?
Here are her top ten things student actors can do at home to continue their training during the COVID-19 pandemic:
1. MAKE SELF-TAPES.
2. MAKE OR REFINE YOUR WEBSITE.
3. READ SOME NEW PLAYS.
4. RE-DO YOUR AUDITION BOOK.
5. LISTEN TO THEATRE PODCASTS.
6. CREATE AN INSPIRATION BOARD.
7. COACH YOUR MATERIAL ONLINE.
8. REVAMP YOUR RESUME.
9. CHECK IN ON FRIENDS AND LOVED ONES.
10. STAY VIGILANT AND STAY HEALTHY.
Learn more and go in to further detail of how to follow these tips HERE.
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