Audition & Camera Techniques    
*(Required of all new students) 
2 DAYS ON CAMERA  10AM TILL 5PM

As an actor you will spend your lifetime auditioning for work.  Doesn’t it make sense to get really good at it?  Wouldn’t it be nice to walk out of an audition with CONFIDENCE and not have to second guess or beat yourself up?  I have known many wonderful actors who can never get past this important part of the business.  If you can’t do this, you will not work.
Everything will be shared from my 30+ years of ON CAMERA experience.  All those little things that make the big difference at the audition and on the set.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:

  • FOUR BASIC ACTING SKILLS
  • THE FIRST IMPRESSION
  • NEXT!
  • IMPORTANCE OF YOUR SLATE
  • TAKE YOUR MARK
  • USE ENERGY WITHOUT SPEED OR VOLUME
  • CAMERA AWARENESS
  • BASIC CAMERA SHOTS
  • HOW TO SPEAK ON CAMERA
  • ACTORS STANCE
  • CAMERA AS YOUR TEACHER
  • “OCTANE” WORDS
  • RELATIONSHIPS
  • TRANSITIONS
  • LETTING IT LAND
  • LISTENING SKILLS
  • READING SKILLS
  • SIDES
  • COPY
  • SCRIPT
  • EYE CONTACT
  • CAMERA CONTACT
  • WHEN TO LOOK AT THE CAMERA
  • WHEN NOT TO LOOK AT THE CAMERA
  • THREE TYPES OF COMMERCIALS
  • CONQUER REJECTION
  • HOW TO HOLD COPY AND SIDES
  • READ CUE CARDS
  • READ “OFF CAMERA”
  • TWO SHOT
  • IMPORTANCE OF A MONOLOGUE
  • WHEN A SCENE REALLY BEGINS
  • MAKE STRONG CHOICES
  • RELATE TO AN ACTING PARTNER
  • CHEAT FOR CAMERA
  • DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AGENT AND MANAGER
  • TIPS FOR POWERFUL INTERVIEWING
  • HOW TO COMMUNICATE ON CAMERA
  • HOW TO INTERVIEW WITH AGENTS AND CASTING DIRECTORS
  • KNOW YOUR PERSONALITY
  • ACT WITHIN FRAME
  • TALK TO ONE PERSON AND WHY
  • RELAXATION EXERCISES
  • VOCAL EXERCISES
  • HOW TO AUDITION
  • WHAT TO WEAR TO AN AUDITION
  • HOW TO GET A CALL BACK
  • CONFIDENCE!!

*Enrollment for this class is limited and early registration is highly advised.

ON CAMERA WEEKEND

Powerful Monologues That Work
TWO DAYS- SOME CAMERA

Why is a powerful monologue so important?  This is your first door in.  Until you have a long list of legitimate professional credits to share the only way an agent or casting director can experience your ability is through your monologue.  This is one of the most important tools an actor can have.  And I am not talking Theatre.  As you will learn, many times the material that works well on stage will look and sound awkward on camera. 
 
More than likely those conducting the auditions and interviews, the agents and casting directors, will want you to perform at least one or maybe two contrasting monologues (DRAMATIC AND COMEDIC). 

For one weekend, you will create, develop, memorize and rehearse two monologues. You will be taught audition tips and presentation technique. And, yes, you will perform your finished work.  No serious actor can afford not to experience this workshop!  Give yourself the gift of two POWERFUL monologues.
*Audition & Camera Techniques is recommended but not required.

Book That Commercial
2 DAYS ON CAMERA  10AM TILL 5PM

You think it looks easy when you see those commercials on TV?  Think again.  Come learn everything you need to know to book that commercial. This on-camera workshop will guide you step-by-step from the moment you walk into the casting office to your final take on the set. Find out what works. Learn commercial acting styles and audition techniques that get you the part!
If you are just beginning or if you have ever wondered, “Why didn’t I book that commercial?”  Here is your opportunity.  Remember: "It's not the look that gets the part...it's the look that can act!"
*Audition & Camera Techniques is a prerequisite for this workshop.

Conquering TV and Film “Sides”
TWO NIGHTS OR ONE FULL DAY

As a TV and Film actor you will be dealing with “sides” all of your professional life.  If you don’t know what “sides” are then you are not ready for this workshop.  This is where many actors fail.  They do not have the skill to prepare a finished performance for the casting director that is strong and confident. You will be working on-camera with real “sides” from real TV and Film projects. This workshop will show you how to get the most out of your TV and Film auditions, how to make those strong choices that will get you the job…and much more!*Audition & Camera Techniques is a prerequisite for this workshop.

The Gift of Cold Reading  (Six Weeks)
Three hours per week  (18 hours)

Want to beat the competition? Then let Cold Reading Skillsbe your guide! This is one of the most important gifts you can give yourself as an actor.  One thing we know is that as long as we do this acting thing we will be asked to read.  Doesn’t it make sense to get “really good” at it?  This workshop will teach you a new technique that will change the way you read forever and give you the confidence to conquer any audition.  This workshop will show you how to get the most out of your auditions, phrase copy, how to make those strong choices that will get you the job…and more! Film, television, commercials, industrials—it’s all here.
*Enrollment for this class is limited and early registration is highly advised.
*Audition & Camera Techniques is a prerequisite for this workshop.

ADVANCED ON CAMERA SCENE STUDY
ONE OR TWO DAYS

*Audition & Camera Techniques is a prerequisite for this workshop.
*Audition and recommendations necessary.

WORKSHOPS FOR SINGERS

WEEKEND WORKSHOPS AND SEMINARS

If interested for your area please contact Timothy at timothy@timothyokeefe.net

PRIVATE ONE-ON-ONE COACHING AVAILABLE
Private Coaching for acting is available.  Only a very limited number of private students are accepted, so a time that is convenient for you should be arranged well in advance with Timothy.

ON CAMERA WEEKEND

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