$60
per session
Next Level Audition Prep
Ages 14-18
Live 1-on-1 Lessons
Live video meetings
Meets on demand
60 min
What's included
Meets on Demand
schedule meetings as needed60 mins
per sessionTeacher support
Class Experience
US Grade 9 - 12
Beginner - Intermediate Level
Description: Welcome to Next Level Audition Prep, your comprehensive private coaching program designed specifically for high school students preparing for theatre and musical theatre auditions. This course is tailored to help you stand out in auditions and achieve your performance goals. What Will Be Taught: In this course, you will learn advanced audition techniques, develop your vocal and acting skills, and master the art of performance. You will gain the confidence and expertise needed to deliver memorable auditions that capture the attention of casting directors and college admissions. Topics Covered: Audition Techniques: How to make a strong first impression, select the right material, and handle nerves. Vocal Performance: Breathing techniques, vocal warm-ups, and song interpretation. Acting Skills: Character analysis, monologue preparation, and scene work. Presentation: Stage presence, physicality, and facial expressions. Cold Reading: Tips and strategies for reading and performing unfamiliar scripts. Class Structure: Introduction and Warm-Up: Each session begins with a warm-up to prepare your voice and body. Instruction and Demonstration: I will demonstrate techniques and provide step-by-step guidance on various aspects of audition preparation. Interactive Practice: You will engage in practical exercises, including monologue and song performances, with immediate feedback. Discussion and Q&A: We will have open discussions where you can ask questions and share your experiences. Review and Reflection: Each session will conclude with a review of key points and personalized advice for improvement. Teaching Style: My teaching style is supportive and student-centered, focusing on your individual strengths and areas for growth. I use a variety of teaching methods to keep the sessions engaging and effective. Join me in Next Level Audition Prep to elevate your audition skills and achieve your theatre and musical theatre dreams. Together, we'll take your performance to the next level!
Learning Goals
Master Audition Techniques:
Students will refine advanced audition skills, including making a strong first impression, choosing the right material, and managing nerves, ensuring they present their best selves in any audition.Enhance Vocal and Acting Skills:
Students will improve vocal performance with breathing techniques, warm-ups, and song interpretation, while enhancing acting skills through character analysis, monologue prep, and scene work for compelling performances.Other Details
Supply List
Materials Required for Next Level Audition Prep Personal Script and Sheet Music: Copies of audition monologues and songs. Sheet music for songs, preferably marked with notes and breaths. Recording Device: A smartphone, tablet, or digital recorder to record practice sessions and review performances. Notebook and Pen: For taking notes during sessions and jotting down feedback and ideas. Comfortable Clothing: Wear clothes that allow free movement for physical exercises and rehearsals. Water Bottle: Staying hydrated is crucial, especially during vocal exercises. Piano or Keyboard (optional): Useful for practicing and perfecting musical pieces, though a piano app on a tablet or smartphone can also suffice. Playback Device: A speaker or headphones to listen to backing tracks or recorded sessions. Highlighters and Sticky Notes: For marking important sections in scripts and sheet music. Mirror: A full-length mirror to practice and observe physical movements and facial expressions. Laptop or Tablet: For accessing digital materials, watching video clips, and participating in any online components of the coaching. These materials will help ensure that students are well-prepared and can make the most of their audition coaching sessions.
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Meet the teacher
Teacher expertise and credentials
Voice and Acting Coaching:
Extensive experience teaching private voice lessons and providing acting coaching for high school students, specializing in musical theatre and college audition preparation.
Directing and Producing:
Directed and produced numerous youth musicals, developing fundamental musical theatre skills in students aged 8-13.
Directed fully produced, youth-led musicals for high school students, enhancing their acting and performance abilities.
Playwriting and Performance:
Taught musical theatre playwriting and performance classes, focusing on storytelling elements and culminating in original mini-musicals.
Conducted in-school song and scriptwriting classes for elementary and middle school students, connecting written material to their classroom learning.
Program Development and Management:
Devised and managed original theatre classes for adult professional musical theatre actors, handling logistics, hiring, and client communication.
Led recruitment and managed advanced student groups in a youth theatre setting, ensuring alignment with the organization's mission.
Performance Experience:
Acted in various productions, including roles such as Diesel in West Side Story (The Miracle Center), Courfeyrac in Les Misérables and Officer Lightoller in Titanic (Timber Lake Playhouse), and Sonny in Xanadu (Big Noise Theatre), providing a practical understanding of performance techniques.
Education and Professional Background:
BA in Theatre with an Emphasis in Education: North Central College, 2014
Voice and Acting Teacher: ChiTheatreTeach, LLC
Teaching Artist: Music Institute of Chicago
Youth Theatre Director: The Miracle Center
Education Director: Refuge Theatre Project
These experiences equip me with the knowledge and skills to provide exceptional audition coaching, tailored to the needs of high school students aspiring to excel in theatre and musical theatre. For more information about my experience as a musical theatre artist visit my website: www.chitheatreteach.netReviews
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