H28.0170 Studio 2 Credits
Instructor(s): Gundersheimer & Lazar
This course is devoted to the practical presentation of auditions. Students will perform auditions for film, television and commercials using script sides and will present auditions of rehearsed monologues and assigned scenes for the theatre. They will develop and hone audition skills to begin to prepare to market themselves to industry professionals that will attend mock audition sessions. The class is co-taught by Paul Lazar (on-camera auditions) and Lee Gundersheimer (stage) and students will spend six weeks with each professor and two weeks in front of invited guests. The course is also designed to help the performer understand the technique of auditioning by also discussing the business of acting and will cover pictures/resumes and an introduction to the world of those that work in casting, ie. casting directors, agents, and managers. The goal is for the performer to learn to present his/herself in a professional manner showing individual strengths and abilities in a very short presentation. The class will provide a technique for performers to hone and use to meet the demands of any audition situation; the beginning of a process that will continue with every future audition.
For Seniors and Juniors only.
