Abstract
How actors are adequately prepared for their lifetime of work can be a vexed issue. However what is emerging in the field is data that suggests more can be done to prepare those entering the acting profession and to support actors throughout their career development. This article argues that teaching staff, support staff and industry partners might usefully enter into conscious dialogue with each other about ensuring a healthier interplay between students’ developmental needs, course expectations and workplace culture. Otherwise, students can be caught in a dilemma between accessing personal and interpersonal support as well as being professional and industry-ready.
| Original language | English |
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| Journal | Theatre, Dance and Performance Training |
| Volume | 6 |
| Issue number | 1 |
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| Publication status | Published - 26 Mar 2015 |
Keywords
- Actor training
- student health
- drama schools
- occupational vulnerabilities
- health and wellbeing
- responsible care