Meet an Artist

Learn more about the various areas of theater from acting to puppetry to set design. Watch videos of the following theater professionals and productions.

Please note many of the web videos include transcripts.

The Trojan Women | Artopia

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The Trojan Women | Artopia
Euripides - USC Theater Dept. (2004) A Closer Look This scene from The Trojan Women was shot in the studio at South Carolina ETV using three cameras. The actresses originally performed the play...
Acting Outside In | Artopia

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Acting Outside In | Artopia
Working outside in involves finding some external inspiration and internalizing that into an artistic performance.
Career in Theater Set Design | Artopia

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Career in Theater Set Design | Artopia
Although it may seem difficult to make a career in theater, Gross explains there is a wide variety of opportunities available.
Trustus Theater | Artopia

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Trustus Theater | Artopia
Visit a rehearsal of the 2004/2005 Trustus production of The Rocky Horror Show and meet director Randy Hanna and choreographer Anita Ashley. Trustus is a small professional theatre in Columbia, South...
Comparing Roles | Artopia

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Comparing Roles | Artopia
Tobolski has played a wide variety of roles, and she learns something new from each one.
Seamstress | Artopia

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Seamstress | Artopia
The costume mistress at the theater explains the process of making costumes for the puppets.
Executive Director | Artopia

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Executive Director | Artopia
John Douglas Scollon, the executive director of the Columbia Marionette Theatre, discusses what it is like to work at the theater.
Erica Tobolski, Actress | Artopia

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Erica Tobolski, Actress | Artopia
Like many actors, Tobolski was drawn to theater at a young age. She explains how she turned her passion into a career.
Puppetmaking | Artopia

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Puppetmaking | Artopia
This video walks through the process of making a puppet on some tight time constraints.
Theater Rehearsal | Artopia

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Theater Rehearsal | Artopia
This video illustrates how the rehearsal process is translated into a final performance.