Getting Started 2025
East Los Angeles College
About
Are you torn between two majors? Or have so many interests it feels impossible to choose just one? Are you a creative feeling pressure to pick a "safe" major? Do you dream of pursuing your artistic passions AND paying your bills? If so, let's talk about careers in arts and theatre administration.
Artists are multifaceted individuals, known for their resourcefulness and curiosity. These qualities are incredible assets at arts organizations! At Getting Started, you'll explore different roles and pathways within the business of the arts and theatre that engage these artistic senses while utilizing your administrative capacity. Register today for an empowering day of workshops and conversations with industry professionals, connecting with your peers, and envisioning a fulfilling future in the arts.
Location
East Los Angeles College, 1301 Avenida Cesar Chavez Monterey Park, CA 91754
Schedule & Session Details
Plan your day and learn more about the industry professionals who’ll be joining us from Center Theatre Group, Boston Court Pasadena, Wallis Center for Performing Arts, BroadStage, and other incredible Los Angeles arts organizations.
9:15am Check-In Begins
10am Let’s Get Started Welcome Session | Gather together to hear from the program team on what to expect and how to best prepare for the day.
11am Explore Arts Administration Round 1: Select one of the following disciplines:
- Social Media with Bobby Martinez
- Community Programs with Estela Garcia and Jesus A. Reyes
- Finance & Accounting with Peter Banachowski
- Operations and Facilities with Jasmine Braff
12pm Explore Arts Administration Round 2: Select one of the following disciplines:
- General Management with Katie Bruner Soff
- Box Office & Ticketing Services with Hannah Trujillo
- Front of House with Christine Cox
1pm Lunch & Resource Fair: Join us for lunch and mingle with fellow attendees and Resource Fair representatives from local colleges and universities to learn about their undergraduate and graduate programs and arts organizations for internship and open positions.
2pm Explore Arts Administration Round 3: Select one of the following disciplines:
- Communications with John Johnson
- Marketing with Brittany A. Gash
- Human Resources with Savannah L. Barker
- Fundraising with Crystal Diaz
3pm Closing Session | End the day with us as we welcome a special guest speaker.
Workshops and sessions are subject to change.
Registration
This is a free event, but registration is required. We are prioritizing currently enrolled Community College students, but all currently enrolled undergraduate students and emerging professionals are welcome to register. Upon registration, you will receive an automated receipt of confirmation. If your registration is accepted, you will receive a separate email in January with more information about your participation.
Who should register? If you are a current undergraduate student with dual interests in the arts and another area – you should absolutely join us! While this event is open to people from all majors, we are especially focused on those that overlap with careers in theatre, which include:
- Theatre, Performing Arts, Music, Art
- Finance, Accounting, Business Administration
- Education, Community Engagement, Public and Social Services
- English, History
- Communications, Publicity, Marketing, Journalism