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philosophy
After another unsuccessful audition, on your way out, you see another
actor emerge with the director, both smiling and shaking hands. You now
ask yourself two questions:
1) What did I do wrong?
You sent in your headshot, compiled a demo reel, chose the perfect monologue, dressed up to the nines, and gave a passionate performance. What missed the mark?
2) What did they do right?
From the moment you see the casting ad, you must carefully strategize each step of the audition process, from a simple email, to researching the project, all the way to the actual interview. You must find something that sets you apart in order to get the role.
AUDITION STRATEGIES Workshop focuses on the philosophy that an actor’s presentational technique during the audition process is just as, if not more, important as their acting skills.
To succeed in an audition requires part talent, part selling (the interview) and packaging (resume, headshot and reel), but not necessarily in that order. It’s essential to get your foot in the door FIRST, so you can show your talent SECOND.
Things you will learn:
• BEFORE AUDITION: Resume/Cover Letter (Too Much or Too Little), Headshot (Am I Pretty Enough? or Who’s That?), Demo Reel (Sure This is Not Your Wedding Video?), among many other topics. Participants will learn the essentials of putting together an effective package to catch the eyes of the director/producer.
• DURING AUDITION: Introduction (Sell Yourself or Be Yourself), Breaking the Ice (Being Friendly or How Much is Too Much), Monologue Choices (Hey, STELLA! or Yo, Adrian!) The workshop will dissect the dos and don’ts of audition etiquette, attitude and material choices. Mock auditions will be conducted aiming at distinguishing yourself from others.
• AFTER AUDITION: Exit Strategy (Should I Stay or Should I Go), Follow-up (Persistent or Pestering). The aftermath of auditioning is the home stretch you can’t afford to trip up. Participants will learn how to make a final impression on the director/producer before they make their decision.
Participants are encouraged to prepare their portfolios (Cover Letter, Headshots, Resumes, Demo Reels, Monologues) before the workshop. There will be hands-on demonstrations where 5-10 participants will be chosen to go through mock auditions where we will analyze their use of AUDITION STRATEGIES.
1) What did I do wrong?
You sent in your headshot, compiled a demo reel, chose the perfect monologue, dressed up to the nines, and gave a passionate performance. What missed the mark?
2) What did they do right?
From the moment you see the casting ad, you must carefully strategize each step of the audition process, from a simple email, to researching the project, all the way to the actual interview. You must find something that sets you apart in order to get the role.
AUDITION STRATEGIES Workshop focuses on the philosophy that an actor’s presentational technique during the audition process is just as, if not more, important as their acting skills.
To succeed in an audition requires part talent, part selling (the interview) and packaging (resume, headshot and reel), but not necessarily in that order. It’s essential to get your foot in the door FIRST, so you can show your talent SECOND.
Things you will learn:
• BEFORE AUDITION: Resume/Cover Letter (Too Much or Too Little), Headshot (Am I Pretty Enough? or Who’s That?), Demo Reel (Sure This is Not Your Wedding Video?), among many other topics. Participants will learn the essentials of putting together an effective package to catch the eyes of the director/producer.
• DURING AUDITION: Introduction (Sell Yourself or Be Yourself), Breaking the Ice (Being Friendly or How Much is Too Much), Monologue Choices (Hey, STELLA! or Yo, Adrian!) The workshop will dissect the dos and don’ts of audition etiquette, attitude and material choices. Mock auditions will be conducted aiming at distinguishing yourself from others.
• AFTER AUDITION: Exit Strategy (Should I Stay or Should I Go), Follow-up (Persistent or Pestering). The aftermath of auditioning is the home stretch you can’t afford to trip up. Participants will learn how to make a final impression on the director/producer before they make their decision.
Participants are encouraged to prepare their portfolios (Cover Letter, Headshots, Resumes, Demo Reels, Monologues) before the workshop. There will be hands-on demonstrations where 5-10 participants will be chosen to go through mock auditions where we will analyze their use of AUDITION STRATEGIES.
