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Teen Acting & Auditioning for Commercials: Master the Art of on-Camera Success
Ferrell Studios
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(38)
Unlock your teen's potential with this course designed to teach the essentials of on-camera performance and audition techniques. Students will gain real experience, boost their confidence, and learn industry secrets from a professional.
Class Experience
US Grade 8 - 11
Beginner - Intermediate Level
Unlock your teen's potential with our comprehensive "Teen Acting & Auditioning for Commercials" course, designed to teach the essentials of on-camera performance and audition techniques. Led by a seasoned professional, this course covers everything from slating and self-taping to cold copy reads and improv, preparing students for the unique demands of commercial acting. Class Content: Students will learn the key skills necessary for commercial acting, including slating, script analysis,...
8 lessons//8 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Individual Cold CopyTechniques for quickly interpreting and delivering unprepared scripts.Week 2Lesson 2Individual Prepared CopyLearning how to break down a script and make strong choices.Week 3Lesson 3ImprovExercises focusing on spontaneity, creativity, and reacting in the moment.Week 4Lesson 4Cold scenes with a partnerAnalyzing and performing cold reads in pairs.Week 5Lesson 5Prepared scenes with a partnerPreparing and performing more complex commercial scenes with a partner.Week 6Lesson 6Technical Needs: Camera, Lighting, FramingUnderstanding the essentials of self-taping, including camera setup, lighting, and framing.Week 7Lesson 7Casting the Role…Let’s play casting directorDiscussion on what casting directors look for in commercial auditions.Week 8Lesson 8Business of Commercial acting: Agent, Managers, Casting DirectorsGuidance on how to approach agents and casting directors, create an effective resume, and build a reel.
- Students will develop the ability to slate professionally for commercial auditions.
- Students will improve their skills in quickly interpreting and delivering unprepared scripts (cold copy reads).
- Students will learn techniques for breaking down scripts and making strong acting choices.
- Students will enhance their improvisation skills to improve spontaneity, creativity, and in-the-moment reactions.
- Students will gain experience in analyzing and performing cold reads with a partner.
- Students will master the preparation and performance of complex commercial scenes with a partner.
- Students will understand the technical requirements for self-taping, including camera setup, lighting, and framing.
- Students will learn to identify what casting directors look for in commercial auditions.
- Students will acquire knowledge about the business aspects of commercial acting, including working with agents and casting directors, creating an effective resume, and building a reel.
MICHAEL KELBERG: Michael is a professional working actor (SAG-AFTRA) who has had roles in: FOR LIFE (ABC), THE MARVELOUS MRS. MAISEL (AMAZON), FBI (CBS) and THE PLOT AGAINST AMERICA (HBO) to name a few. Upcoming projects include the films: EVERYTHING AND THE UNIVERSE, SHOPPING TOWARDS BETHLEHEM and THREE BLIND MICE. He has been in 100+ Commercials/Industrials/Print and has over a decade of experience working with kids of all ages at Camps, Youth Groups and Non-Profits. Michael has a B.A. In Journalism from Temple University and has studied at HB Studio, the Simon Studio and Upright Citizen's Brigade. He lives with his wife Becky, a Social Worker and two kids Lila & Lucy and they're beloved rescue Stella, a boxer-mix.
0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Homework
Frequency: Available upon requestFeedback: Available upon requestDetails: Students will be offered activities and learning extensions at appropriate times throughout the class to continue building upon the class content.Assessment
Frequency: Available upon requestDetails: Students will receive real-time and/or written feedback from the instructor throughout the class through a variety of activities.Grading
Frequency: Available upon requestDetails: Students requiring a numeric or letter grade must reach out to the instructor within the first week of the class.
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Joined March, 2022
4.9
38reviews
Ferrell Studios offers exceptional and affordable virtual performing arts education, including clubs, courses, and self-paced classes in acting, theatre, filmmaking, screenwriting, public speaking, and more! We are dedicated to providing...
Group Class
$19
weekly or $150 for 8 classes1x per week, 8 weeks
45 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
3-6 learners per class
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