This course merges the artistry of theater with the demands of entrepreneurship to help students develop powerful presentation and persuasion skills. Course DescriptionBy 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. Open to students ages 18 and above. Review complete policies, including registration policies, before completing your registrationClass meeting detailsThis course meets in person on MCAD's campus.PrerequisitesNoneRequired materialsTextbookSee canvas.mcad.edu/books for a list of required textbooks.Class resourcesThis class uses Canvas, MCAD’s Learning Management System. Please see the link for more information.Class savingsRegister on or before May 12 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 Tuition Type Non-Credit TuitionThree-Credit Tuition Student's Legal First Name Student's Legal Last Name Student Birthdate Month MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec Day Day12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031 Year Year192519261927192819291930193119321933193419351936193719381939194019411942194319441945194619471948194919501951195219531954195519561957195819591960196119621963196419651966196719681969197019711972197319741975197619771978197919801981198219831984198519861987198819891990199119921993199419951996199719981999200020012002200320042005200620072008200920102011201220132014201520162017201820192020 I agree to the following registration terms and conditions. Date: Mon, Aug 25, 2025 - Fri, Dec 12, 2025 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