U of T Spotlight Presents: Professional Mentorship and Coaching Opportunities

Whether you are wanting to workshop your latest piece, looking for feedback on your resume or portfolio, or hoping to build a mentorship relationship, check out U of T Spotlight’s Professional Mentorship and Coaching Opportunities. This is your chance for one on one feedback that is personalized just for you and your desired area of study.

Topics Include:

• Monologue coaching (contemporary and classical)
• Song coaching
• Acting for camera
• Theatrical resumes and cover letters
• Theatrical designer and/or design portfolio review

Professional Mentorship and Coaching Opportunities slots are 30 minutes in length and are on a first-come, first-serve basis. We will match you with a professional based on topic and availability. All sessions are free of charge and are only open to current U of T students.

If you have any questions please contact U of T Spotlight.

Monologue Coaching

Bring your choice of a monologue for a half hour coaching session with an industry professional. Whether you are looking to grow in your practice or polish up an audition piece, this is your chance for one on one feedback that is personalized to you. Please identify the monologue you will be working with in your form and indicate whether it is classical or contemporary.

Song Coaching

Whether you are looking to perfect a piece or brush up on your musical theatre skills, we are offering an opportunity for you to meet with an industry professional to get you ready for the big stage! Vibratos, breath work, tone, pitch, rhythm, whatever it may be - we got the artist for you!

Acting to Camera

Looking to brush up on your screen acting skills or make the leap from stage to film? Bring along a monologue or just come for a chat with one of our professionals. Topics can range from tips on making a self-tape, on-camera acting technique and how to put together a demo reel. Leave details in your form about your experience level and what you are looking to focus on.

Theatrical Resumes and Cover Letters

If you are interested in a professional career in theatre in any capacity, sign up for a session to receive feedback on how to improve your resume and cover letter! How do you make your resume stand out?  What’s important to include in a cover letter?  Please let us know in the form what particular areas of theatre you are interested in.

Theatrical Designer and/or Design Portfolio Review

Calling all theatrical designers! Whether your specialty is lights, sound, projections, costumes, set, or props, meet with one of our professionals to get first-hand advice about starting a career in the industry. Either come along with a portfolio for review or a list of questions you would like to have answered. Our professionals are happy to share their journeys and tips on how to get your name out there!  Please let us know in the form what particular areas of theatre you are interested in.