From Stage to Startup: Theatrical Techniques (In Person) | Minneapolis College of Art and Design

From Stage to Startup: Theatrical Techniques (In Person)

This course merges the artistry of theater with the demands of entrepreneurship to help students develop powerful presentation and persuasion skills.

Course Description

By exploring the history of theater as a form of entrepreneurial enterprise, students discover how acting principles—such as voice control, physical presence, and emotional engagement—can be leveraged in delivering high-impact pitches. Through hands-on exercises, improvisation, and peer feedback, participants learn to craft compelling stories, conquer stage fright, and captivate their audiences. The ultimate goal is to transform each student’s personal narrative into a pitch that resonates with clients, investors, or collaborators while honoring the rich lineage of theatrical innovation. / This course is part of the Creative Entrepreneurship undergraduate major. Participants in this course will include undergraduate students. Please note that this course does not qualify for the $25 alumni tuition rate.

Open to students ages 18 and above. Review complete policies, including registration policies, before completing your registration

Class meeting details

This course meets in person on MCAD's campus.

Prerequisites

None

Required materials

Textbook
See canvas.mcad.edu/books for a list of required textbooks.

Class resources

This class uses Canvas, MCAD’s Learning Management System. Please see the link for more information.

Class savings

Register on or before May 16 and save $25.
Register for more than one class at a time and receive $25 off each additional class (same-day registrations only).
Additional savings. Are you eligible?
This course does not qualify for the $25 alumni rate.

Questions?

Contact MCAD Continuing Education at continuing_education@mcad.edu or call 612.874.3765.

Register

Title
Non-Credit Tuition
$1,485.00
Student Birthdate
  • Date:
    -
  • Time:
    1:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. CST
  • Day(s) of the week:
    Thursday
  • Ages:
    Open to students ages 18 and above.
  • Term:
    Fall 2025
  • Location:
    In Person
  • SKU:
    ES 1702 01 FA25

Prerequisites:

None

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Minneapolis, MN 55404

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