Workshops Available
Casting America sponsors a number of workshops for both new and established actors, as well as animated voice-over talent. Casting America is available to conduct any of these workshops in the form of weekend intensives in all parts of the country. In concert with Jerry Alan, Casting America also sponsors stunt fighting workshops. Working with Looks International Models, model training is available in photo movement, auditioning and runway.
WORKSHOPS
1. On Camera Auditioning
This workshop is a weekend intensive that covers 10 different types of auditions encountered in television and film. Course elements include learning name slates, full slates, character slates, marking, framing, cold readings, hot readings, audition preparation, reading for commercials, reading for television and film, monologues, improvisation, character break downs, voice-over auditions, auditioning for animation and industry terminology. Actual auditions are typically done for current projects at the end of the course.
The cost of the course is:
$295.00 if paid in advance; $345.00 if paid at the door.
2. Animation Voice-Over Training
This is a weekend workshop intensive that teaches techniques for doing animated voices for cartoon television series, animated features and commercials. The course is taught by the head writer of the new animation series Smooze and Terrible Twos
The cost of the course is:
$295.00 if paid in advance; $345.00 if paid at the door.
3. On Camera Advanced Performance/Scene Studies
This is a weekend workshop intensive concentrating on scene studies, character development, improvisation and technique (i.e. the Eric Morris Process, Sense Memories, Method Acting, etc.) for serious film and television actors who want to improve their skills.
The cost of this course is:
$295.00 if paid in advance; $345.00 if paid at the door.
4. On Camera Private Tutoring
Instead of, or in addition to, on camera workshops, private one-on-one tutoring/drama coaching is available. Many students use this to enhance their skills or to prepare for auditions. Tutoring is $50.00 per hour.
5. Certified Stunt Fighting Workshop
Periodically held at Casting America locations. Jerry Alan, regional president of the Florida Motion Picture and Television Association, and a stunt man with over 3 decades in the business (3 James Bond movies, 39 episodes of "Bonanza", "Gun Smoke", "Mod Squad", "Cop and a Half", "D.A.R.Y.L", and numerous other films and television shows, provides training to enter the stunt world for tv, film and live action.
Ask a Casting America representative for dates. The single weekend, 2 day, 16 hour "crash course" cost is $345.00 if paid at the door, or $295.00 when prepaid at least 3 days in advance.
6. Modeling Workshops - Runway Fashion Troupe
In concert with Looks International and Aventura Models, Casting America offers training for models of all ages. Again, these are weekend workshop intensives running all day Saturday and Sunday. The focus is upon the "Business of the Business of Modeling", learning the do's and don'ts of modeling in the various categories and markets (runway, fashion, lifestyle, commercial print, catalog, swim wear and so forth). Topics covered include runway techniques, photo movement, modeling basics, hair and makeup, and auditioning. The workshops contribute to developing increased confidence, poise and self-esteem.
The cost of this course is:
$295.00 if paid in advance; $345.00 if paid at the door.
If you are interested in attending one of the workshops or arranging to have one conducted in your region, please contact a Casting America representative CastAmer@aol.com.
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