ACTORS WORKSHOP: Conquering the Fear and Mastering the Audition
For Beginning and Intermediate Actors & Public Speakers | Duration 4hr
Saturday, March 17 | 10-2pm
Brooklyn Arts Incubator, located at 677 Lafayette Ave Brooklyn , NY
Students 10 max
Admission: FREE to (Black and Latino Film Coalition) BLFC Members / Non BLFC Members $40
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This 4-hour intensive workshop will help you overcome nervousness and defeat fear and panic of speaking in public or in front of the camera. Learn how to control the audition room from the time you enter and leave the casting directors wanting more. This workshop taught by Black and Latino Filmmaker’s Coalition founder and CEO is your first step to a new and success career as an actor.
- Overcome the fear of public speaking.
- Master your on camera presence
- Learn relaxation and breathing techniques
- Get a check list of practical do’s and don’ts
- Learn what casting directors are really looking for
Curriculum
Master Drill: The Audition – Students will participate in a filmed audition using scenes from upcoming indie film projects and also get the chance to play the role of casting director and learn what the other side of the table is really looking for.
Master Drill: The Walk Through – How to choose the right role, what to and what not to wear, bring and ask. Students will explore every step from walking in the door, to taking a seat and greeting the casting crew.
Master Technique: Students practice exercises and breathing techniques that will immediately calm your nerves, unblock your memory and release you from your fear.
Master Critique: Guest Actor, Director or Casting agent joins the workshop for a Q&A critique of students audition tapes.
Think Thank: The entire workshop joins in on a collective brainstorming session on post workshop activities to move students acting career forward.
THE CALLBACK :Each student that complete the workshop will get the opportunity to audition upcoming BLFC Film Assist Grant films.
