‘The Business of Acting,’ will be led by Rae C Wright, who will be performing in Angels in America at the west Hartford theater beginning Oct. 1, 2014.

 Submitted by Taryn Balchunas, Playhouse on Park

Rae C Wright, acting professor at NYU and Hannah Pitt in Playhouse on Park’s production of Angels in America: Part 1: Millennium Approaches, will be teaching The Business of Acting. Submitted photo.

Rae C Wright, who will be playing Hannah Pitt in Playhouse on Park’s performance of Angels in America: Part 1: Millennium Approaches, will be teaching a two hour long workshop called The Business of Acting as part of the new Professional Guest Artist Series. This workshop will outline the steps to take to find work as an actor. Participants will leave with an “accountability partner” or team to keep them doing-the-work that enables actors to do-the-work. Rae C Wright is an actress, playwright, two-time Fulbright teaching fellow, and professor of screen acting at NYU’s undergraduate film program.

The Business of Acting workshop will be held on Saturday, Oct. 11 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. The cost is $40 per person. This workshop is for students ages 16 to adult. Space is limited on a first come, first served basis and advanced registration is required. To register, please call the box office at (860) 523-5900 ext. 10 or visit www.playhouseonpark.org for a registration form.

Playhouse on Park’s sixth season begins with Angels in America: Part 1: Millennium Approaches, running from Oct. 1 – Oct. 19. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased in person, over the phone, or online. Subscribe to the entire Main Stage Season and save 20 percent over individual ticket prices plus receive subscriber benefits. A complete listing of shows can be found on our website. Call the box office at (860) 523-5900 x10 or contact [email protected] for more information.