Hollywood Acting Workshop
It's Show Time!
Greetings!  

After teaching for a few weeks with the Hollywood Acting Workshop Studio, I thought it would benefit the actors if we maintained a more structured 4 week session so that YOU, the actor, are growing at a faster pace.
 
It is so vital to stay on top of your audition skills with episodic season now well on it's way and pilot season around the corner!
 
Below is the curriculum for the next 4 weeks. If you have any questions, please feel free to email me back or to email Tom or Silvanna. 
September 1, 2010
Week 1: ACTING EXERCISE & COLD READ
·         Acting exercise "keeping it real"
·         Breaking down the script
·         Emotional choices
·         Every line is a separate thought
·         What is the scene about?
·         What is your point of view and why are you in the script?
·         Find your transitions
Week 2: CALLBACK (Sides will be sent home from Week 1 or emailed) 
  • Warm up exercise
  • The Audition - Using strong choices and knowing what they are
  • Preparation versus memorizing
  • Starting a reading the 2nd time
  • The Interview
  • The talent reading with you and how to work with them
  • Using what you learned in week 1 and applying it successfully
  • Callbacks that book the job
 
Week 3: MONOLOGUES - A MUST FOR FINDING AN AGENT++  
 
  • Come prepared/MEMORIZED with a (1) minute dramatic monologue - DO NOT use from a "monologue book" -find it in a script and DO NOT write your own! 
  • Come prepared/MEMORIZED with a (1) minute comedic monologue - DO NOT use from a "monologue book" -find it in a script and DO NOT write your own!
 
Week 4: IMPROV AUDITIONING & BUSINESS OF THE BIZ-NESS! 
  • Warm up exercise using improvisation
  • How to audition using improvisation
  • Creating a believable character
  • Why is improvisation important to an actor?
  • Q&A - The business of the show biz-ness!
 
I look forward to working with you over these next 4 weeks!
 
Break a leg, 

Helen McCready, C.S.A.
Producer/Casting Director
310-651-0637
www.helenwheels.net