休息一下：建立你的銀幕表演/模特兒生涯，第一步

Ever thought about onscreen acting or modeling? Not sure where to start? Get pro tips from an educator, performer, and "momager" who is guiding her own children through the industry! 

The entire "Gimme a Break" series will cover marketing yourself, preparing materials, watching out for scams, financial aspects (like work permits, Coogan Accounts, taxes, commissions), working on set, professionalism, and more. 

After each class session, you'll complete a task, and I'll provide feedback to help you perfect your materials. As you progress through the series, you'll have a great set of materials so you'll be ready to audition and, hopefully, start booking jobs!

STEP 1 (this class) covers:

Meeting 1: The Basics to Beginning
-Why?
-Vocabulary/key terms for this meeting
-Professionalism
-Headshot how-tos (there's more to it than you think!)

Meeting 2: Introducing YOU!
-Your brand
-Marketing to your type
-Vocabulary/key terms for this meeting
-Slating
-How to self-tape (you'll want to see this)

Meeting 3: Showing Off... the Right Way
-Writing and building a resume
-Making a reel

Meeting 4: Going Public
-Online casting websites 
--What they are
--How to create an eye-catching profile
--Common mistakes to avoid
--Writing: make yourself marketable
-Social media: Pros and Cons
-Modeling 101

Meeting 5: Working for You
-Is your name working for you... or against you?
-Who works for you?
--Vocabulary/key terms
--Agent
--Manager
--and more!
-Whom do you work for?
--Vocabulary/key terms
-Other important work entities
-Audio files and voiceover reels

Meeting 6: Knowing Yourself, Believing in Yourself
-Finding your "niche"
-Perseverance: 100 "NOs" for that one "YES"
-Safety, scams, and security
-Be the creator: Overcoming career "dead zones", union strikes, and the like

><COMING SOON: STEP 2 AND STEP 3!><

Learners do not need prior experience. 

My teaching style is warm, empathetic, and engaging. I project both energy and professionalism. As a long-time educator and as a parent of three kids, I truly care about kids, their safety, and their self-esteem. 

Each class meeting will consist of a video and/or document covering the topics for the meeting. Learners can post questions or materials to the classroom, or send me a message, to get feedback on the projects for each meeting. 

**This class provides information and feedback, and is not a guarantee of employment.**