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Acting 101- 9 Things You Need to Know to Be an Actor!

Completed by 1 learner

Ages 12-18

Self-Paced Course

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!

Stephanie Barton-farcas

9 pre-recorded lessons

9 weeks of teacher support

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1 year of access to the content

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What's included

9 pre-recorded lessons

9 weeks

of teacher support

1 year access

to the content

Homework

1-2 hours per week. 3-6 throughout the class

Certificate of Completion

included

Class 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 Weeks

Lesson 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.

Sources

Acting & Auditioning for the 21st Century on sale on Amazon has a section specifically dedicated to young actors- I am the author of the book and many of the principles in the class are in the book.

Meet the teacher

Stephanie Barton-farcas

Joined September, 2024

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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.