Intro to Commercial On-Camera Acting for Kids
In this confidence-boosting introductory class, kids who are curious about working in film & television will take a virtual tour of a film set, learn key terminology and try their hand at acting out ad copy from national commercials!
Sean Patrick | Broadway, Television, Film Actor
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What's included
1 live meeting
50 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
Lights, camera, action! In this upbeat and fun beginner's guide to on-camera technique, kids will: - Take a virtual tour of a television set and learn key on-camera terminology. - Learn about slating, framing and hitting their mark. - Practice naturally highlighting brands when reading ad copy. - Individually act out copy from a national commercial and receive feedback! This class fosters independent thinking while also allowing students to practice the art of taking direction. It is a perfect match for curious kids who want a confidence boost when it comes to public speaking, or theatre kids who would like to try their hand at a new medium. All commercial copy chosen will be age appropriate and suitable for readers 7-12.
Other Details
Supply List
All enrolled students will receive a file upon enrollment with commercial copy, which you should bring to class for our cold reads! Having a pencil handy is also recommended!
1 file available upon enrollment
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined August, 2020
5.0
139reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Professional biography: Sean Patrick's Broadway credits include the Tony-winning tuners Kinky Boots and La Cage Aux Folles. Off-Broadway, his work in Jerry Springer: The Opera (New Group) earned him a Lucille Lortel Nomination for Outstanding Featured Actor. Other Off-Broadway credits include Anna Nicole: The Opera (BAM), Volpone and The Tempest (Red Bull) and Wig Out! (Vineyard Theatre). National and International tours include Mary Poppins, Fiddler on the Roof, West Side Story, Fame: The Musical. Regionally, his work has garnered MAC, SALT and Carbonell nominations for Best Actor. On screen, he is best known for his turn as roller skating lackey Garv in 20th Century Fox’s The Sitter, opposite Oscar nominee Jonah Hill and Oscar winner Sam Rockwell. Other film credits include Netflix's Barack Obama biopic Barry, and the Academy Award nominated animated feature The Boxtrolls, for which he provided singing vocals for Oscar winner Sir Ben Kingsley. Television credits include Fosse/Verdon (FX), Nurse Jackie (Showtime), Donny! (USA), Gotham (Fox), Forever (ABC), Law & Order (NBC) and Mamma Dallas (pilot for HBO).Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$15
per classMeets once
50 min
Completed by 22 learners
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Ages: 7-12
3-6 learners per class
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