ࡱ > ; > 8 9 : = m bjbj.. LhLh| ! ! ! ! ! D >" >" >" " z% >" # r .' * X l* l* l* a4 75 D {5 $ $ K ! 5 ?4 " a4 5 5 ! ! l* l* 8 8 8 5 ! 8 l* ! l* 8 5 8 8 di ! m l* n! u6 j , 0 # k !7 X m " n ! o 5 5 8 5 5 5 5 5 7 5 5 5 # 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 X p : THTR 571-Professional Seminar (2.0 Units) SPRING 2023-TUESDAY & THURSDAY 10:00 AM-11:50 AM DRC 120 Instructor: DAN SHANER Office: Jefferson #206A Office Hours: By Appointment on Zoom E-mail: HYPERLINK "mailto:dshaner@usc.edu" dshaner@usc.edu Phone: 323-533-2463 Health Objective Your health and safety, and the health and safety of your peers, are my top priorities. If you are experiencing any symptoms of COVID-19, or if you discover that you have been in close contact with others who have symptoms or who have tested positive, you must follow the Universitys instructions If you are feeling ill or if you have been exposed to someone with the virus, please stay home to protect others. I will ensure that you can continue to participate in class remotely so that your education is not disrupted. To reduce the spread of COVID-19, USC now reccomends that medical grade face coverings (masks), which at minimum are surgical masks and may also include higher grade respirator masks (N95, KN95, or KF94) be worn indoors, including in classrooms. Face coverings must cover your nose and mouth and be worn throughout the class session. The following items no longer meet the current requirements for masking: bandanas, neck gaitors, scarves, cloth masks (unless worn in combination with a medical grade mask underneath). Students who do not have medical grade masks may obtain one when entering campus at the entry points to the main gates. Students may also purchase N95 respirator grade masks at the campus bookstore or via the USC Bookstore PPE Portal. Eating or drinking during class is prohibited because of the risk posed by removing your mask for these activities. Failure to comply with these requirements will result in your being asked to leave the classroom immediately. Requests for accommodations related to the face covering and eating/drinking policies should be directed to the Office for Student Accessibility Services ( HYPERLINK "https://osas.usc.edu/" https://osas.usc.edu/). Course Description and Overview The purpose of this course is to develop a basic understanding of the tools needed to successfully build a career as an actor at a professional level. Learning Objectives Sharpen interviewing skills, investigate issues related to working in the acting industry such as casting, talent representation, and unions. Explore available resources to actors such as websites, trade publications and educational and training opportunities. Examine the basic economic aspects associated with pursuing an acting career. Formulate a short-term budget for acting career needs. Create a professional acting portfolio and develop short-term and long-term career plans. Additional topics of discussion will include networking, building and maintaining a social media presence, self-taping and self-submitting for auditions, the anatomy of the television and film business, from origination of a project to final filmed product, and the myths and realities of pilot season. We will also develop and investigate auditioning skills in a variety of theatrical and media venues, including identifying your type. IMPORTANT DATES: First Day of Class: Tuesday, January 10th, 2023 Spring Recess: March 11th March 19th, 2023 NO CLASS Last Day of Class: Thursday, April 27th, 2023 Grading Criteria: A indicates work of excellent quality; B of good quality; C of average quality; D of below average quality; and F indicates inadequate work. +/- may be added to any grade. In addition to technical competence, a student receiving an A grade should also have demonstrated creativity, originality and imagination in their approach to the work. Studentship (Attendance, Professionalism, Discipline, Responsibility and Participation) will play a big part in determining the final grade. Viewing of films and documentaries count towards studentship. Grading Breakdown: All assignments and presentations will be graded on a percentage (100 points) scale, which will then be converted into a letter grade. ScaleA+ 100 - 98B+ 89 - 87C+ 79 - 77D+ 69 - 67F 59 - 0A 97 - 94B 86 - 84C 76 - 74D 66 - 64A- 93 - 90B- 83 - 80C- 73 - 70D- 63 - 60 Assignment% of GradeDeadline Hollywood Article10%Resume10%Cover Email10%Casting Director Hit List10%Agent/Manager Hit List10%Mid-Term Interview15%Final Exam- Consisting of: Professional Meeting15% Synopsis of Meeting5% Written Essay5%Studentship (See above)10%TOTAL 100%Required Textbook: The Actors Life: A Survival Guide by Jenna Fischer Available online at HYPERLINK "https://www.bkstr.com/usctextstore" usctext.com, HYPERLINK "https://www.amazon.com/" Amazon.com, or HYPERLINK "https://www.amazon.com/Audible-Membership/dp/B00NB86OYE" Audible Audiobooks through Amazon. Highly Recommended Supplemental Textbook: 10 Top 10s From A Ten Percenter: Over 100 Essential Acting Career Tips From A Hollywood Agent By Brianna Ancel Available on HYPERLINK "https://www.amazon.com/Top-10s-Percenter-Essential-Hollywood/dp/1736298100" Amazon.com For Course Assignments: All assignments must be typed and are due when requested. HAND WRITTEN WORK WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. LATE WORK WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Submissions will be made via Blackboard. Please do not email assignments unless prior arrangements have been made. PLEASE PUT YOUR NAME ON ALL ASSIGNMENTS, EVEN WHEN SUBMITTED THROUGH BLACKBOARD. I OFTEN DOWNLOAD AND PRINT THEM OUT, SO YOUR NAME MUST BE ON THE ACTUAL DOCUMENT. DO NOT USE EXCEL SPREAD SHEETS FOR ANY CLASS ASSIGNMENTS. THEY ARE VERY HARD TO READ, AND DO NOT PRINT WELL. WATCH LIST: Choose one film to watch, and be prepared to talk about it, Tuesday of each week. Choose a film from each decade, then start over again. I want you to challenge yourself, pick films and genres that wouldnt ordinarily appeal to you. Do a little research before or after viewing the film, anything about it that interests you, and be prepared to talk about that as well. Additional Policies: All students are expected to bring and keep a separate notebook for lecture notes. Please keep all assignments and homework returned to you. OPEN LAPTOPS ARE NOT ALLOWED IN CLASS, UNLESS SPECIFICALLY REQUESTED FOR RESEARCH OR CLASS WORK BY INSTRUCTOR. CELL PHONES ARE NOT ALLOWED IN CLASS except for students with emergency situations discussed privately and approved by instructor, or when specifically requested for research or exercises. ATTENDANCE IN CLASS IS MANDATORY, EXCEPT IN THE CASE OF ILLNESS. If you MUST miss class, please notify me AHEAD OF TIME, preferably in writing. I cannot guarantee that all in-person classes will be simultaneously available on Zoom. LATE ARRIVALS ARE NOT ALLOWED. IF YOU ARE NOT SITTING IN YOUR SEAT AT THE START OF CLASS, YOU WILL BE CONSIDERED ABSENT. THREE UNEXCUSED ABCENSES WILL SEVERLY IMPACT YOUR GRADE. It is your responsibility to stay current with course work, and to make sure that assignments are turned in on time. GENERAL ETIQUETTE AND DECORUM. Students are expected to behave professionally, be dressed appropriately for class, and treat guests and each other with respect and dignity. Students are requested to arrive ON TIME (which means early) to class. It is preferred that students be on camera at all times, and sitting upright at a table or desk, if at all possible, if class is on Zoom. EMAIL. Our preferred method of communication outside of class will be your USC.edu email address. It will be your responsibility to check your email often, respond promptly to any messages, and inform me immediately if this is not the best way to reach you. If, for some reason, your correct email address is not in the University grading and roster system, please let me know that as well. ADVANCED NOTICE: MID-TERM EXAM: For your mid-term AGENCY INTERVIEWS, conducted on Week Eight, you will choose between a real Agent or Manager from your Agent/Manager Hit List. I will be playing the role of that person. This will be conducted as a real interview, and you will be expected to be dressed and researched accordingly. You will also film two self-tape audition scenes, either a monologue or a two-person scene with the reader off camera. One comedic, one dramatic, from stage, television or film that are age and type appropriate, to be submitted via email a day ahead of your meeting. IT IS IMPORTANT THAT THEY ARE CONTRASTING IN TONE. MAKE SURE SELF-TAPES ARE NOT PASSWORD PROTECTED AND EASY TO ACCESS. YOUTUBE AND WETRANSFER ARE TWO PARTICULARLY SIMPLE PLATFORMS. PLEASE LABEL EACH TAKE SEPERATELY. PLEASE MAKE SURE TO INCLUDE ONE SLATE. Good TV and film scenes are available at HYPERLINK "https://scriptclips.com/" Scriptclips.com, Sidesexpress.com (subscription required through HYPERLINK "https://www.actorsaccess.com/" Actor Access), and HYPERLINK "https://libraries.usc.edu/" libraries.usc.edu, among others. See your Resources for Actors handout for more. YOU MAY WRITE ORIGINAL MATERIAL, BUT DO NOT use song lyrics, poems or literary cuttings. Find material new to you, not scenes you have been re-cycling for years or currently working on in classes or shows. FINDING APPROPRIATE MATERIAL WILL TAKE LONGER THAN YOU THINK. BEGIN LOOKING FOR SCENES NOW. ADVANCED NOTICE: FINAL EXAM: Your final exam will be in three parts: Part One: Set up a half hour (minimum) informational meeting with any industry professional of your choice that you dont already know. Interviewing one of your Professors, your own agent, or your neighbor doesnt count. You will be responsible for reaching out to that person by any means necessary, including personal contacts, through their agents, managers, publicists or assistants. You must have the meeting completed by the end of the semester, and by the last week of class. Part Two: You will give an oral presentation, no more than seven minutes long, about the content of the meeting in the last two days of class. Audio visual, PowerPoint, etc., is not necessary. Part Three: Write a three paragraph, typed essay connecting the managerial skills youve learned in this class to the mock interview and the final professional interview. Essay is due on our last day of class, via Blackboard. YOU WILL FIND THAT IT WILL TAKE YOU SOME TIME TO DECIDE ON, REACH OUT, AND CONFIRM SOMEONE FOR A MEETING, SO BEGIN NOW. Course Schedule: A Weekly Breakdown (NOTE: Dates and discussions subject to change, especially in regards to availability of Guest Stars. Assignment due dates will not change without advanced notice.) WEEK ONE 1/10 & 1/12 I AM NOT AFRAIDI WAS BORN TO DO THISJoan of Arc SELF AWARENESS, GOALS AND RESOURCES, BREAKING THE ICE Teacher and student Introductions. Review syllabus & materials. Watch List (Handout) EXERCISE: Introducing yourself, being comfortable in the room, telling your story. Standing out in the crowd, presenting yourself dynamically Perfecting your one minute elevator speech. LECTURE/DISCUSSION: on The Business and being the CEO of your own corporation, including organization, time management and creating a business structure. In class listening of 9 minute podcast, CREATING TIME BY PRIORITIZING-THE MINDSET MILE via link in Blackboard. Things I Wish I Had Been Told in Theatre School (Handout on Blackboard) PlannerPad (Handout on Blackboard) Resource list for Actors. (Handout on Blackboard) HOMEWORK: Summarize, (explain in your own words), dont cut and paste, three articles from DEADLINE HOLLYWOOD. What interested you, what stood out, what did you learn? I want you to thoughtful, specific and detailed in your analysis. Typed, 12-point font, on paragraph (at least) per article, submitted through Blackboard. HOMEWORK: Fill out your type adjective list according to HOW YOU PERCEIVE YOURSELF. Available on Blackboard. Bring to class with you first class of week two. ASSIGNMENTS DUE FIRST CLASS OF WEEK TWO. WEEK TWO 1/17 & 1/19 I ALWAYS WANTED TO BE SOMEBODY, BUT NOW I REALIZE I SHOULD HAVE BEEN MORE SPECIFICLily Tomlin HOMEWORK DISCUSSION AND REVIEW Watch list follow up. PERCEPTION EXERCISES AND IDENTIFYING THE ROLES FOR YOU LECTURE/DISCUSSION: Who are you and what do you project? Type casting and is it good or bad. EXERCISE: How others perceive you vs. how you perceive yourself. What roles are you suited for right now? What is your type? adjective list. (Handout on Blackboard) Choosing the right audition material. HOMEWORK: FischerIntroduction & Chapter One HOMEWORK: Go to The Village, grocery store or other public place with blank copies of your adjectives list and ask strangers THEIR PERCEPTION OF YOU. Bring results to class with you. (This assignment will be due THURSDAY OF WEEK TWO) HOMEWORK: Required viewing: HYPERLINK "https://www.netflix.com/title/81204624" DOLLY PARTON: HERE I AM (2019) Directed by Francis Whatley. Available on Netflix. ADDITIONAL ASSIGNMENTS DUE FIRST CLASS OF WEEK THREE WEEK THREE 1/24 & 1/26 THINGS DO NOT HAPPEN. THINGS ARE MADE TO HAPPENJohn F. Kennedy HOMEWORK DISCUSSION AND REVIEW Watch list follow up. Possible Guest Star Speaker: Headshot Photographer (TBD) MARKETING TOOLS OF THE TRADE Headshots, Resumes, Cover Emails, Demo Clips and Reels & other marketing tools and services Samples of industry standard headshots, resumes and cover emails sent to Agents, Managers and Casting Directors. LECTURE/DISCUSSION: How to write a resume. (Handout on Blackboard) Headshots. Good ones vs. bad ones. The Big 6: Preparing For Your Head Shot Session. (Handout on Blackboard) The Big 10: Questions To Ask Your Head Shot Photographer. (Handout on Blackboard How to write a Cover Email. (Handout on Blackboard) How to embed a video or images into your email. It is imperative the you consult handouts provided. (Handout on Blackboard) The importance of an email signature. HOMEWORK: Resume template available in Blackboard. Plug in written resume to template, and turn in via Blackboard. HOMEWORK: Read article How to Create Authentic Headshots. (Handout on Blackboard) ASSIGNMENTS DUE FIRST CLASS OF WEEK FOUR WEEK FOUR 1/31 & 2/2 QUALITY IS NOT AN ACT; IT IS A HABIT --Aristotle HOMEWORK DISCUSSION AND REVIEW Watch List follow up. Possible Guest Star Speaker: Creator of CASTING ABOUT website (TBD) CONTINUE MARKETING TOOLS OF THE TRADE LECTURE/DISCUSSION: Websites for Casting Submissions - how to list and submit yourself for acting work, both Union and Non-Union. Resources and appropriate formatting. We will be filling out your Actors Access profile, so please be prepared with your laptop that week. (TIME PERMITTING.) Reels, clips and websites. RESEARCH PLATFORMS: IMDB Pro, IBDB, Casting About, Studio System, LinkedIn, etc. HOMEWORK: Write a cover email to a Casting Director or Agent/Manager, including your embedded headshot, resume and demo reel (if applicable) Turn in via Blackboard. Please consult handouts on Blackboard for guidance. HOMEWORK: Required viewing: HYPERLINK "https://www.netflix.com/title/81410843" RITA MORENO: JUST A GIRL WHO DECIDED TO GO FOR IT. (2021) Directed by Mariem Perez Riera. Available on Amazon Prime and Apple+TV WEEK FIVE 2/7 & 2/9 IM NOT AN ACTOR, IM A MOVIE STAR!-Peter OToole as Alan Swann in My Favorite Year HYPERLINK "https://www.youtube.com/watch?reload=9&v=eTbLkYmWZJo" https://www.youtube.com/watch?reload=9&v=eTbLkYmWZJo Watch list follow up. Possible Guest Star Speaker: Self-tape Expert (TBD) ALL ABOUT THE SELF-TAPE Lighting Sound Framing Slates Etiquette Equipment (Handout on Blackboard) Delivery platforms COLD READING AND BREAKDOWN OF SCENES SELF-TAPE PRACTICE AND CRITIQUE HOMEWORK: Required viewing: HYPERLINK "https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1293751/" CASTING BY (2012) Directed by Tom Donahue Available on Apple+TV & iTunes WEEK SIX 2/14 & 2/16 BE SO GOOD, THEY CANT IGNORE YOU-Steve Martin Watch list follow up CASTING LECTURE/DISCUSSION: Casting Directors. How the casting process works in film, television and digital media. Differences and similarities within mediums. Zoom etiquette 21 Things That Make Casting Directors Happy (Handout on Blackboard) The reality of production and where projects shoot. The importance of targeting work. LA hires vs. local and modified hires in local markets. HOMEWORK: Casting Director Hit List. Ten shows you see yourself on that shoot in Los Angeles, who casts them, and as much contact info as possible. Typed and submitted via Blackboard. PLEASE DO NOT USE AN EXCEL SPREAD SHEET FOR THIS EXERCISE. HOMEWORK: FischerChapter Three ASSIGNMENTS DUE FIRST CLASS OF WEEK SEVEN WEEK SEVEN: 2/21 & 2/23 SHAKESPERE SAID KILL ALL THE LAWYERS. THERE WERE NO AGENTS THENRobin Williams HOMEWORK DISCUSSION AND REVIEW Watch list follow up AGENTS/MANAGERS/REPRESENTATION LECTURE/DISCUSSION: Talent Reps. (Agents and Managers). Choosing which agent is right for you. Exploring differences and similarities in what Managers and Agents do. Networking, finding and keeping an Agent or Manager. Possible Guest Star Speaker: Talent Agent and Manager (TBD) HOMEWORK: Agent/Manager Hit List. Choose ten Agent/Managers that you would like to sign with. Include reasons why you feel that person/company is right for you and as much contact information as possible. Typed, submitted via Blackboard. PLEASE DO NOT USE AN EXCEL SPREAD SHEET FOR THIS EXERCISE. HOMEWORK: Required viewing: HYPERLINK "https://www.netflix.com/title/70267838" 20 FEET FROM STARDOM (2013) Directed by Morgan Neville. Available on HBOMax, Hulu, Amazon and YouTube ASSIGNMENT DUE FIRST CLASS OF WEEK EIGHT WEEK EIGHT 2/28 & 3/2 POUR YOURSELF A DRINK, PUT ON SOME LIPSTICK, AND PULL YOURSELF TOGETHERElizabeth Taylor MID-TERM EXAM: MOCK INTERVIEWS Mock Agent/Manager interviews. Come dressed for success and bring pic/res/and a good handshake. PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR SELF-TAPES HAVE BEEN SUBMITTED VIA BLACKBOARD. DO NOT BE LATE. THE ROOM WILL BE LOCKED AT 10:00 AM AND WILL NOT RE-OPEN UNTIL 11:50 AM. IF YOU MISS INTERVIEW, YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO RE-SCHEDULE AND YOUR FINAL GRADE WILL BE AFFECTED. HOMEWORK: Required viewing: HYPERLINK "https://www.netflix.com/title/81243942" THEYVE GOTTA HAVE US (2018) Directed By Simon Frederick. Available on Netflix or Vudu. ***This is three one-hour segments, so please give yourself plenty of time to finish.*** WEEK NINE 3/7 & 3/9 THE ONLY EFFECTIVE ANSWER TO ORGANIZED GREED IS ORGANIZED LABORThomas Donahue Watch list follow up UNIONS LECTURE/DISCUSSION: SAG/AFTRA and EQUITY. How to get in. Reasons to join or not. Possible Guest Star Speakers: Union Representatives (TBD) NETWORKING Building relationships with the right people/creating your network. Accountability groups. (Handouts on Blackboard) Mastermind groups. HOMEWORK: Review SAG/AFTRA and EQUITY websites. Bring in any questions to next class. HOMEWORK: FischerChapter Four HOMEWORK: Required viewing: HYPERLINK "https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2113683/" I KNOW THAT VOICE (2013) Directed by Lawrence Shapiro. Available on Pluto TV, Tubi, Peacock, & iTunes. WEEK TEN 3/14 & 3/16 (SPRING BREAK, NO CLASSES) WEEK ELEVEN 3/21 & 3/23 TO SUCCEED IN LIFE, YOU NEED THREE THINGS: A WISHBONE, A BACKBONE AND A FUNNYBONEReba McEntire HOMEWORK DISCUSSION AND REVIEW Watch list follow up THE GENESIS OF A TELEVISION SHOW/DEMYSTIFYING PILOT SEASON LECTURE/DISCUSSION: How does a show get on the air, from germ of an idea to finished product. The myths and realities of pilot season. Network vs. cable vs. streaming What happens when youre hired? EXERCISE: Viewing of Production Materials. Production terms and jobs. (Handout on Blackboard) Slow Down and Ease Up (Handout on Blackboard) HOMEWORK: FischerChapter Five HOMEWORK: Required viewing: HYPERLINK "https://www.hulu.com/movie/too-funny-to-fail-the-life-death-of-the-dana-carvey-show-c6c29995-0c40-4442-aed6-156bd11e2d9e" TOO FUNNY TO FAIL: THE LIFE AND DEATH OF THE DANA CARVEY SHOW. (2017) Directed by Josh Greenbaum. Available on Hulu WEEK TWELVE 3/28 & 3/30 EVERYBODY HAS A HEART. EXCEPT SOME PEOPLEBette Davis as Margo Channing in All About Eve Watch list follow up CREATING YOUR OWN CONTENT The rapidly changing landscape of Digital Media. Writing, shooting and distributing your own ideas. REASONS NOT TO BE AN A@#HOLE LECTURE/DISCUSSION: Professional decorum on set and in auditions and why it matters. Practicing gratitude, grace and generosity. Acknowledging help and being thankful. HOMEWORK: FischerChapter Six HOMEWORK: Required viewing: HYPERLINK "https://www.amazon.com/American-Movie-Mark-Borchardt/dp/B000NMY7E0/ref=sr_1_1?crid=32M482MF9T2NO&dchild=1&keywords=american+movie&qid=1629156837&s=instant-video&sprefix=american+movie%2Cinstant-video%2C230&sr=1-1" AMERICAN MOVIE (1999) Directed by Chris Smith. Available on Amazon Prime & Apple+TV WEEK THIRTEEN 4/4 & 4/6 PEOPLE SAY THAT MONEY IS NOT THE KEY TO HAPPINESS, BUT I ALWAYS FIGURED IF YOU HAVE ENOUGH MONEY, YOU CAN HAVE A KEY MADE.Joan Rivers HOMEWORK DISCUSSION AND REVIEW Watch list follow up ECONOMICS OF ACTING: $$. LECTURE/DISCUSSION: Budgeting for your basic daily needs. Budgeting for your professional needs. Actor jobs and multiple revenue streams. Insurance. Financial planning and money management. Taxes and deductions. Establishing credit. Development of other skills to increase marketability as an actor. SCAMS and legitimate workshops, showcases, etc. Possible Guest Star Speaker: Financial Planner (TBD) HOMEWORK: Fischer-Actor Interviews HOMEWORK: Required viewing: HYPERLINK "https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0308514/" LOST IN LA MANCHA (2002) Directed by Keith Fulton & Louis Pepe. Available on Apple+TV WEEK FOURTEEN 4/11 & 4/13 IF YOU CAN DREAM IT, YOU CAN DO IT.Walt Disney Watch list follow up SOCIAL MEDIA IN THE MODERN AGE OF FILM AND TELEVISION LECTURE/DISCUSSION: The importance of increasing your presence on on-line platforms such as You Tube, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat, etc. Creating your own content. Building your fan base. Possible Guest Star Speaker: Social Media Star or Expert (TBD) AUDITION TECHNIQUE Breakdown, analyzing and performing of scenes HOMEWORK: Required viewing: HYPERLINK "https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0977648/" EVERY LITTLE STEP (2009) Directed by James Stern. Available on Amazon Prime & YouTube WEEK FIFTEEN 4/18 & 4/20 A DAY WITHOUT SUNSHINE IS, LIKE, NIGHTSteve Martin OPTIMISM IS THE FAITH THAT LEADS TO ACHIEVEMENT. NOTHING CAN BE DONE WITHOUT HOPE AND CONFIDENCEHelen Keller JOBS IN THE REAL WORLD How to write a work resume Transferring your acting skills to other employment opportunities. GOALS: LONG AND SHORT TERM LECTURE/DISCUSSION: A GOAL WITHOUT A PLAN IS JUST A WISH. What Kind of Actor Am I? Visualize and plan your approach into the venue that you seek. (Stage, Film/TV, etc.). Six-month plan One-year plan Three-year plan (We will write all these out in class) Finish outstanding business from semester curriculum. HOMEWORK: Required viewing: HYPERLINK "https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0456004/" SHOWBUSINESS: THE ROAD TO BROADWAY(2005) Directed by Dori Berinstein. Available on Amazon Prime & YouTube WEEK SIXTEEN 4/25 & 4/27 IF YOU RISK NOTHING, THEN YOU RISK EVERYTHINGGeena Davis FINAL EXAM (Part One) Professional Interview Synopsis SDA PRODUCTIONS, ISPS, AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES SDA productions, ISPs and Extracurricular Activities* will not excuse you from any class work. There will be no exceptions made for absences in class, missed or delayed assignments, homework or lack of class participation resulting from your involvement in any of the above. 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