From Classroom to Career: An Alumni Story with Cameron Ward '21

At Dean, I was a theatre major with a concentration in Acting as well as a minor in History Studies. In terms of involvement, my wonderfully exhaustive list includes being involved in the School of the Arts theatre productions (both through performance and technical capacities), President of the Student Body/Student Government Association (SGA), Peer Tutor, Student Ambassador, Orientation Leader, Phonathon Caller, Speakeasies Improv Troupe, Move-In Crew, National Society of Leadership and Success, the Social Responsibility, Equity, and Anti-Racism Work Team, the Voter Education Subgroup, Class of 2021 Graduation Gives Committee, and possibly my favorite of them all a 2x New England Patriots Banner Ceremony Participant.

Dean prepared me to enter an entertainment industry that is constantly changing, especially with the challenges of COVID-19. Through in-person and online courses focused on stage and screen performance, directing, technical theatre, arts and entertainment management and many others, I feel that I am the true definition of a holistic artist who can successfully book more jobs than simply just acting gigs. The professors at the College also helped me establish myself as a professional brand, giving me tips, tricks, and advice on my resumes, cover letters, C/Vs, headshots, audition self-tapes and more.

My advice to current students looking to go professional is to not be afraid to get your name out there. You should be applying and auditioning for anything and everything you are interested in doing, regardless of location. You never know who will be in the area of a theatre you want to work at and you never know where or when your inbox is going to be hit with the next great opportunity after you take the leap.

Cameron Ward '21
Theatre-Acting major and History Studies minor