Acting Classes - Audition Technique and Evaluation (4 sessions) - Section D

Section D: Tuesdays, 7:00 - 1000 pm – June 4th, 11th, 18th, and 25th, 2024

CLASS DESCRIPTION: The purpose of this class is to help each actor master their audition, online, and self-taping skills for stronger and more successful film, television and theatrical auditions. Work on how to best apply your creative talent and training for in-person an self-taped auditions. Work on clear evaluation of audition material, making strong creative choices for the character and type of project, elimination of nervous habits and “crutches”, and honest performances.

The audition process will be covered from start to finish with work on career development and professionalism in addition to work on the creative process:

• Using your professional tools effectively – pictures, resumes, demo reels, etc.

• Creating a successful audition from the moment you walk in the door or begin recording

• Mastering pre-reads, cold readings, call-backs and screen tests

• Staying relaxed and confident, avoiding common mistakes and awkward situations

• Research and Preparation

• Handling and taking direction, making adjustments

• Self taping your audition

• Follow-ups, handling feedback and callbacks

Each participant will prepare a self-taped audition each week before class, that will be evaluated and critiqued by your instructor. In class, work will continue on your prepared material as well as new material. Actors who are preparing for an audition are encouraged to work on their audition material in class.

CLASS SIZE: Limited to 8 participating students.

Limited spaces also available for Auditing.

DATES: All times are Eastern (EDT/EST) for the US and Canada. (Additional Classes)

Section C: Thursdays, 7:00 – 10:00 pm – April 4th, 11th, 18th, and 25th, 2024 - use this link for Full Participation.

Section A: Tuesdays, 2:00 – 5:00 pm – May 7th, 14th, 21st, and 28th, 2024- use this link for Full Participation.

Section B: Thursdays, 7:00 - 10:00 pm – May 9th, 16th, 23rd, and 30th, 2024 - use this link for Full Participation.

Section D: Tuesdays, 7:00 - 10:00 pm – June 4th, 11th, 18th, and 25th, 2024.

TUITION:

$210.00 – Participating Students (for 4 Classes)

$ 15.00 – Audit Only (per class)

LOCATION: Online via Zoom

INSTRUCTOR: Alison McBryde has been teaching and coaching for over 15 years. Her current and past students have had lead and featured roles in numerous movies including "Lee Daniel's The Butler," "Silver Linings Playbook," "Steve Jobs," "The Lovely Bones," and "Miami Vice." They have appeared as series regulars, recurring and guest-starring roles in television series, which include: "Blue Bloods," "Turn: Washington's Spies," "Gotham," "Grey's Anatomy," "The Blacklist," and "Law & Order: SVU." She has over two decades of casting experience in film, theatre, and television. To view her screen credits, go to IMDB.

To view her screen credits, go to IMDB. http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0002625/

IMPORTANT NOTE: This class is for educational and professional development purposes only and will not secure or provide opportunity for employment and/or representation. Its goal is to help each actor to improve and perfect their audition technique and professionalism so that they will be more successful at future auditions.

CONTACT: For enrollment information or if you have any questions, please email me here - castingall@yahoo.com.