Self-Presentation Through On-Camera Auditioning

 

Course Description

Students attending this workshop will enjoy a unique opportunity to look behind the scenes at the selection process that puts actors into most movies, TV shows and commercials. Students will then practice the self-presentation techniques required for a good audition, techniques applicable to a great many real-life situations.

What I Can Expect To Learn

Whether they are interested in ever pursuing a professional acting career or not, by practicing the techniques and attitudes required for a good audition, students will learn how to present themselves with confidence, ease, sincerity and a positive, cooperative attitude in potentially tense situations.

If a student is interested in acting as a possible career choice, then this workshop could be an invaluable introduction to the fun and challenging world of professional performance, providing real tools for the young actor to use in getting started.
Students will learn how to relate to the camera in a comfortable way; how to interact professionally and positively with clients; and how, generally, to access their “best selves” whenever they need to.

Faculty Leaders: Phil Van Eyck, Drama Instructor, Chris Pflueger, Social Studies Teacher and SAG, AEA, and AFTRA Member

Schedule of Activities

Mon, 4/12

  • AM: Intro Exercises at TMS
  • SELF-INTRO AND SLATES
    “HOW TO BE” AT AN AUDITION
    ON-CAMERA REVIEW AND CRITIQUE
  • PM: Field Trip to Marin Theatre Company, with special guest Josh Costello, Creative Director (VAN)

Tues, 4/13

  • AM: Intro Exercises at TMS
  • “THE INTERVIEW” WORKING COMMERCIAL SCRIPTS
    TAKING DIRECTION
    ON-CAMERA REVIEW AND CRITIQUE/li>
  • PM: Field Trip to JE Talent Agency and Nancy Hayes Casting in San Francisco. (VAN)
Wed, 4/14
  • AM: Intro Exercises at TMS
  • REVIEW SLATES AUDITION IMPROV
    ON-CAMERA REVIEW AND CRITIQUE
  • PM: Field Trip to Stuart Locklear Photography in San Francisco for professional headshots. (VAN)

Thurs, 4/15

  • AM & PM:
  • WORKING ON COMMERCIAL SCRIPTS LINE-TO-LINE OBJECTIVES
    MOCK AUDITION PRACTICE

Fri, 4/16

  • AM: Work on presentations at school; SPECIAL GUEST DIRECTOR J.P. ALLEN
  • PM: Group presentations to all students