Audition skills are a critical tool in the actor's toolbox. Like it or not, every actor is going to have to audition. And, like scene study, it is a skill that requires a tremendous amount of talent and practice. Our audition classes are designed to give the actor all the techniques and secrets necessary to make the script personal, unique and dynamic. This class will help you walk into a casting directors office, nail the read and leave knowing you did the best you could.

IN THIS CLASS YOU'LL LEARN:

Part 1 - Breaking Down a Script

The first step in any audition is to dig deeply into the sides (script) and get to know the part intimately. We'll show you how to look for all the intellectual clues and emotional triggers in order to bring to role alive

Part 2 -  Reading In The Room

Lee Strasburg used to say, "A great audition is all about preparation." This class will teach you everything you need to know to deliver a rock star read to the room..

Part 3 -  Putting It On Camera

With so many self-tapes going on these days and producer sessions done "on tape" nothing benefits an actor more than knowing how to do a great audition for the camera. This class teaches you how to do that.

Being "yourself" in an audition is the ultimate goal!

When I have pre-reads (when you work with me before going on to the next step with the director or filmmaking team), I want to get to know you so we’ll chat for a few minutes beforehand. I want to see your personality. I want to see a part of you I won’t be seeing in the audition or haven’t seen yet in your work. For this movie I’m looking for people with that extra “special sauce” – so help me get to know you. When I ask what you thought of the script, have something intelligent to say so that I can see how your brain works, I can hear you talk and see how articulate you are. No one wants to hear, “I thought it was cute” about their project.

Marci Liroff, Casting Director, Acting Teacher