Available in the July Academy, August Academy, Saturday Academy, Fall Program, and Spring Program

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To successfully audition for TV commercials students must achieve 2 objectives: please the sponsor by effectively relaying his sales message, and creatively compete against other competent actors of similar “type.” To this end ACTeen trains actors in public speaking techniques (vocal variety, key words, transitions etc.) but encourages a natural, and spontaneous delivery utilizing the actors own unique personality. Students learn to maximize their on-camera time through effective use of focus, point of view, and humor. While following authentic audition scenarios students learn how to handle script reading, cue cards, props, partner work, group improvs, and one-liners. This course also clarifies the business of acting: actor tools (headshots, resumes), representation (agents vs. managers, unions), and marketing and self-promotion basics. The included class textbook “Acting and Auditioning for Television Commercials” (© Rita Litton, revised 2006) elaborates audition techniques and serves as a reference, offering valuable information on getting started professionally. Course curriculum includes conduct at interviews and a guest agent or casting director holds a “mock” casting session.

* Also available: Advanced Commercials