Acting 101- 9 Things You Need to Know to Be an Actor!
Does your child love to act? Do you and they know how to ensure their progress (and safety) in the industry? I am a casting consultant for Disney, Nickelodeon and casting agents and I know the tools your child needs to begin to get work!
What's included
9 pre-recorded lessons
9 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentHomework
1-2 hours per week. 3-6 throughout the classCertificate of Completion
includedClass Experience
US Grade 6 - 9
Beginner - Advanced Level
Want to be an actor? As a casting consultant for Disney and Nickelodeon I get asked the same questions over and over about the industry and young actors. In this class both you and your child get a wealth of information about what the industry really wants, how to guard against scammers, what your child needs to succeed and more. In this seriies of nine lessons we cover the good basics that are vital to your child's success. Although this is a self paced class I will be reachable for questions or for further one on one coaching in private classes.
Learning Goals
Your child will be able to have a good headshot and resume.Your child will learn how to audition both by self taping and by being live in an audition.
Syllabus
9 Lessons
over 9 WeeksLesson 1:
Introduction and All about the headshots
Introduction to the course, summary of the 9 lessons and Why you need headshots and what to do to find a good photographer. 1 assignment
Lesson 2:
Headshot session and why you need them.
During a headshot shoot what to do, what we look for, who should choose and how to choose pics after. Digital needs. 8 mins of video lessons
Lesson 3:
After the pictures and creating an acting resume
What do we look for, what not to have on a resume, how to arrange it according to how you want to work, what should not be in your pictures. 1 assignment
8 mins of video lessons
Lesson 4:
How to slate and frame (and what does that mean?)
Most auditions now are self tapes and slating and framing are vital if you want to be an actor. We learn - how to use a slate instead of waste it, how to be ‘interesting’ from the slate, how to enhance a ‘frame it like this’ instruction 7 mins of video lessons
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Some of the sessions, such as agents and managers, can and should be attended by the parent as well as the child so that you understand the industry and what to do to guard against scams.
Supply List
Notebook, pen, and my book if wanted!
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined September, 2024
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Doctoral Degree in Business Administration and Management from Somerset University Belgium
Bachelor's Degree in Theatre Arts from California Institute of the Arts
Professional actress and VO actor for 40 plus years.
Consultant in casting to Disney, Nickelodeon and DPD casting as well as others.
Artistic Director of Nicu's Spoon Theater in NYC for 22 years.
Acting and Audition coach for Golden Globe nominees, Tony winners and Oscar nominees over the past 14 years.
Author of "Acting & Auditioning for the 21st Century" on sale on Amazon.Reviews
Self-Paced Course
$12
weekly or $100 for all content9 pre-recorded lessons
9 weeks of teacher support
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Ages: 12-18
