Author: Mayleas, Ruth

Publication Year: 1979

Media Type: Report

Summary:

Prepared under contract NEA PC 79-11 for the National Endowment for the Arts.

Abstract:

Prepared under contract NEA PC 79-11 for the National Endowment for the Arts.

CONTENTS
Acknowledgments.
Introduction.

Dance.

Ballet:
     The Dancer's training.
     Perceptions of training.
     Training connections to the profession and career entry.

Modern dance:
     The dancer's training.
     Perceptions of training.
     Training connections to the profession and career entry.
     Post-performing careers for dancers.

Opera:
     Opera-Musical theatre.
     The opera singer's training.
     Perceptions of training.
     Training connections to the profession and career entry.

Musical theatre:
     The performer's training for musical theatre.
     Perceptions of training.
     Career opportunities.

Theatre:
     The actor's training.
     Perceptions of training.
     Training connections to the profession and career entry.

Options:
     Financial aid to individuals.
     Direct aid to training institutions/programs. 

Options for dance, opera-musical theatre, and theatre:
     Ballet.
     Modern dance.
     Opera.
     Musical theatre.
     Theatre.

Appendices:
     A. List of persons interviewed.
     B. Ford Foundation press release on program to strengthen professional ballet in
         the . 
     C. Joint Commission on Dance and Theatre Accreditation: Handbook.
     D. Dancer's Resettlement Fund information.
     E. Musical Theatre Lab Project announcements.
     F. University/Resident Theatre Association information.
     G. Information on League of Professional Theatre training program.
     H. American Theatre Association Committee response to task force report on the
         education, training and development of professional artists and arts educators. 
      I. Excerpt from Actors Equity-League of Resident Theatres Contract re
         Apprentice and Intern Programs.

Arts & Intersections:

Categories: Artists-Resources for