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December 7th and 8th

Virtual Conference

A weekend of Opportunity

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industry specific panels

There will be several live panels for students to view and participate in as a part of this weekend. Featuring popular topics surrounding college finances, building your network, and how to best collaborate with fellow designers and creatives.

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college and mock interviews

Current Groundplan students will have the opporuntunity to participate in a scheduled series of private admissions (or pre-screen) interviews with our colleges. Underclass students attending the Expo will additionally have the opportunity to attend a masterclass on the art of the interview and take part in their own private mock interview with a member of the Groundplan team.

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meet the colleges

Students participating will have multiple opportunities to attend live, virtual information sessions with admissions reps from participating schools, like CCM, UNCSA, and more. See the faciltiies, meet the players, and ask your burning questions!

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masterclasses

Spending time on campus is a great way to see any school's educational philosophy in action. Now, imagine if you could virtually take a class with multilple schools and multiple professors, all from the comfort of your own home? Expect class options on a variety of topics with expert educators in fields that range from stage lighting to stage management.

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Example Schedule

The following is a customized sample schedule for a single student. As the seniors will have pre-scheduled interviews at different points of the day, those are not reflected in this sample schedule.

Saturday December 7th

(example schedule)

  • 9:30am- Welcome Presentation and Remo Tour

  • 10:00am- Finding My Fit- Alumni Panel with Current College Students

  • 11:00am-  Meet the College Presentation with CCM 

  • 12:00pm- Introduction to Theatrical Resumes and Portfolios​

    •           (Senior Interview Hour)​

  • 12:45pm- Lunch Break in the Virtual Lounge

  • 2:00pm- Meet the College Presentation with Florida State University

  • 3:00pm- Affording College and a Career- Finances for the Technician

  • 4:00pm- Don't Throw Away Your Shot- Taking Process Shots for Your Portfolio

    •           (Senior Interview Hour)​

  • 5:00pm- Masterclass Option: Stage Management with CCM or Lighting Design with PSU​​

  • 6:00pm- End of Day Wrap-Up Meeting, Virtual Lounge Open until 7:00pm

Sunday December 8th

(example schedule)

  • 9:30am- Welcome Presentation and Remo Tour

  • 10:00am- The Art of the Interview- Underclass Mock Interview Prep

    • Senior Interview Hour​

  • 11:00am-  Meet the College Presentation with UNCSA 

  • 12:00pm- Get the Gig- Finding the Jobs in Theatre​​

  • 1:00pm- Lunch Break in the Virtual Lounge

  • 1:45pm- Meet the College Presentation with Penn State University

  • 2:45pm- Talk It Out! - Communication for Collaborative Art Panel

  • 4:00pm- Double Click Here- Essential Software Overview

  • 5:15pm- The College Process and Beyond: What to Expect for the Next Four Years

    • Parents invited to join too!​​​

  • 6:15pm- End of Day Wrap-Up Meeting, Virtual Lounge Open until 7:00pm

Access to the Expo is included in both Groundplan Programs

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