This patient, insightful introduction to the audition is meant to orientate the nubee to the challenge of the in-person audition. This 4 class, once a week class sets the actor up for Part 2 which goes deeper into what’s possible for the aspiring actor:

SOME BASICS:

• Upon Receiving sides. The only necessary response to the email from CD.

• Script Breakdown, 90% of work at home. Why it's necessary.

• Maintaining balance and presence from home through the audition. It's a journey.

• Waiting room: Sign in, Psyche protection, Focusing on work in waiting room. Phones off.

• Leaving the room for any reason. Bathroom, Emergency call. Who is your contact?

• Entering the audition room and the expected behavior. Addressing the CDs / others.

• Who you will see there and what do they do?

• Hitting your mark. What is it and WHY is it important. The ONE Question... Frame and

  Slating according to CD instructions.

• How much time between action and dialogue and end of dialogue and cut? It is a good

  discipline and why is it necessary in the film industry. (Cut time etc.)

• What props are allowed.