Screen Acting Essentials

• New to Acting and exploring it for the first time?

• Looking to freshen up your skills?

• Transitioning from Background to Commercial and Principal work?

• Switching from Theatre to Film and Television?

If you answered Yes to any of the above, here’s your class. ​ In this fun, explorative and supportive class, you’ll get comfortable doing the uncomfortable! An ongoing course that gives more than just an introduction. Designed with the new actor in mind and ideal for rising performers wanting that extra push to get to the next level. Hone your skills and work with confidence knowing you have a solid foundation. Everyone has an individual process and the goals set in this class will be different from one student to the next as we cover a broad range of concepts and exercises.

KEY CONCEPTS

• Scene Study: Working with a Partner and Building Relationship.

• Text Analysis: Understanding Story, Character, and Making Choices with Specificity.

• Camera Technique: Using Your Space Effectively and Translating Your Work to Camera.

• Etiquette: At the Audition, In The Room or Online, on Set and Film Vernacular.

• Bodywork: Breath, Body & Movement.

• Audition Requirements: Slating, Cold Reads and Callbacks for Commercials, Film & TV.

• Who’s Who: The Business of Acting and The Industry.

...And more! Each round is adjusted to fit the needs and goals of the specific students in the round.