August 10, 2024
August 17, 2024
&
August 24, 2024
START TIMES are 9AM PST which is 12PM NOON EST (ONLY 20 SLOTS)
DAY 1: Headshot Assesment and Type Casting
**Aim:** To understand how headshots represent actors and to identify their casting types.
1. **Introduction & Networking w/Breakout Rooms**
- Welcome participants and introduce the purpose of the workshop.
- Explain the importance of headshots in the casting process.
2. **Headshot Assesment **
- Participants submit their headshots in advance.
- Display each headshot on a screen or share digitally.
- Discuss elements like lighting, framing, expression, and overall impression.
- Offer constructive feedback on how each headshot can better represent the actor's casting type.
3. **Type Casting Discussion **
- Explain the concept of typecasting and its significance in the industry.
- Facilitate a group discussion on how each participant perceives their casting type based on their headshots and previous roles.
- Provide insights and guidance on how participants can embrace and market their casting types effectively.
DAY 2: Monologues for Your Type with Assessment
**Aim:** To explore monologues that align with participants' casting types and to receive feedback on their performances.
1. **Introduction (15 minutes)**
- Recap key concepts from the previous session.
- Introduce the importance of selecting appropriate monologues for auditions.
2. **Monologue Selection **
- Participants select monologues that they feel resonate with their casting types.
- Offer guidance on choosing monologues that showcase their range and strengths.
3. **Performance and Assessment **
- Participants perform their chosen monologues.
- After each performance, provide constructive feedback on aspects like characterization, emotional depth, and connection to casting type.
- Encourage peer feedback and discussion to enhance learning.
DAY 3: Two-Person Scene Study and Breakdown
**Aim:** To explore the dynamics of scene work and character interaction.
1. **Introduction **
- Review the objectives of the workshop and connect them to scene study.
- Emphasize the importance of listening, reacting, and building chemistry with scene partners.
2. **Scene Selection and Preparation **
- Assign two-person scenes to participants based on their casting types.
- Participants rehearse and prepare their scenes, focusing on character objectives and relationships.
3. **Scene Performance and Analysis **
- Participants perform their scenes with scene partners.
- After each performance, facilitate a discussion on character dynamics, emotional authenticity, and effective scene choices.
- Offer feedback on areas for improvement and encourage actors to explore different interpretations.
4. **Wrap-up **
- Summarize key takeaways from the workshop.
- Encourage participants to continue developing their skills and exploring their casting types.
This structured workshop provides participants with a comprehensive understanding of the casting process, opportunities for practical application and feedback, and tools to further their acting careers.
3 Week Series