GUEST STAR
Taught by Michael Druck​
Guest-Star, Co-Star & Verticals classes are offered on:
WEDNESDAYS - 7:30PM-9:30PM CST
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These classes are appropriate for all levels, and will be adjusted to the level of each person who is in the class! You can take for one month, or as most of our students do, on-going. Would love to have you with us!
CO STAR & VERTICALS
THIS CLASS COVERS:
BUSINESS
NATIONAL VS REGIONAL MARKETS:
Key differences between LA and NY and regional markets like Texas, Atlanta & New Mexico
SELF - TAPES -- Set-up and feedback on auditions
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Co Star and Guest Star Tapes and Zoom Auditions: Best approach and how to leave a lasting impression.
Deep dive into vertical films - What they are, how to find vertical auditions, and how to make your vertical tapes stand out
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MATERIALS - Feedback on your headshots, resumes, reels, and how to build those materials if you're in early stages of developing your career​
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CASTING SITES - Actors Access, Casting Networks, Backstage etc. Which are best for finding episodic and vertical auditions for actors who are both repped and un-repped
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ACTING
Each week will focus on one of the three styles:
CO STAR, GUEST STAR, or VERTICAL FILM
and offer adjustments and feedback for each actor.
We will go through different styles of EPISODIC TV, including: DRAMA, SITCOM, PROCEDURAL, MEDICAL/LEGAL DRAMA etc
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VERTICALS -- How to play them, how to book them and how to decide
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​CALL BACKS - How to confidently navigate your commercial call backs in-person and on Zoom and how to nail your call back tapes
ADJUSTING FOR TONE​
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ADJUSTING PACING​
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TAKING DIRECTION​​
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PROPS OR NO PROPS? How and when to use props in your tapes and auditions
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