Explore all areas of the performing arts industry with this 100% online performing arts program from faculty at New York University (NYU), featuring Backstage experts and leaders from across the industry.
Actor, Singer, Writer
Academic Director, Associate Arts Professor, NYU Tisch School of the Arts, NYU
Broadway Performer
University of Pittsburgh Theatre Arts Head of Design, Tech
Ph.D., Dean and Professor at Boston University College of Fine Arts
Actor, Acting Coach
Assistant Arts Professor, NYU Tisch School of the Arts
Chairperson, Arts Professor, NYU Tisch School of the Arts
Actor and the Broadway Life Coach
Arts Professor, Department of Drama, NYU Tisch School of the Arts
Get insider access to key areas of the industry with 45+ on-demand video lessons, and build real-world skills through self-paced projects and assignments.
Learn about all the various roles and career paths in performing arts, and get first-hand tips and advice on how to achieve your goals from the biggest names in the business.
Earn a Certificate of Completion in Performing Arts Industry Essentials from globally-recognized New York University to add to your profile.
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This module gives you an overview of theatre history and unpacks the mechanisms through which a show fulfills its promise to the audience. |
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Before the cast steps foot into the theater, the scripts have to be written, funding and space have to be procured, and there must be an overall artistic vision. This module focuses on all the people who get the show moving. |
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It takes an army of skills to turn an empty space into the world of the show. This module focuses on the designers, staging professionals, and media experts who collaborate with a director. |
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This module highlights the performers who bring the show to life each night. What is the job of a professional actor, dancer, or musician in the theater? |
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This module focuses on the professionals who make a show run from a casting, technical, and administrative perspective. A show doesn’t exist in a vacuum; these roles play a crucial role in any show’s overall success. |
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