COURSES

COURSE I - COMMERCIAL ACTING
Intensive study of commercial audition and working techniques on camera for television commercials.

• Camera discipline (Who are you on camera?)
  
• Cold reading
  
• Props and Product use
  
• "Slice of Life" spots
  
• Comedy doubles

We teach the business in show business.

• Finding and working with agents
• Do's and Don'ts of Photography

We are not a photography studio and do not require pictures

• How to prepare a resume
  
• Learn what producers and directors are looking for

COURSE II - VOICE OVER ACTING
Intensive study of Voice-Over Auditioning and working techniques on microphone for radio and TV commercials, narration (industrial and commercial) as well as animation and character voices.

• Develop technique and skills on microphone
• Work at Emmy Award-winning Studio C with Scott Higbey
• Hands-on broadcasting class with Channel 10 news anchor Bill Griffith
• Develop characters and cartoon voices

We teach the business in show business

• Demo tapes
• Marketing
• Agents and contracts
  

COURSE III - INTRODUCTION TO FILM ACTING
Preparation for audition and work in the Television and Motion Picture industry.

• Cold Readings
  
• Preparing a Monologue
  
• Character Analysis
  
• Soap Opera Technique
  
• Guideposts of Acting
  
• Scene Critiques

We teach the business in Show Business

• Understanding TV scripts sequence
  
• Motion Picture jargon
  
• Screen Actor's Guild
  
• Marketing

COURSE IV - NARRATION LAB
Intensive study of narration in 15 markets. Reading and correction of technique and attitude for the serious Narrator.

• Sound exercises
  
• Timed casting sessions
  
• Changing for the market
  
• Working with producers
  
• Reading difficult and challenging copy

We teach the business in show business

• Marketing
  
• Contacts
  
• Online broadcasting