Looking at styles of drama and where to pitch performances, discussing different directorial techniques and the emotional levels needed to convince producers and directors that you can sustain a lead role in a major feature film or over the course of a long running television series. WEEK TWO – AUDITIONING FOR DRAMA IN FILM AND TV With decades of experience in the audition room, actors will benefit from our intricate understanding of materials and processes of auditioning at an advanced level both in Australia and internationally. By analysing specific scenes across all platforms – film, television and commercials – and all genres, actors will be exposed to materials they may not yet have experienced or professionally auditioned for. This week will focus on the theories, processes and working practices that lead to good auditioning. Auditioning is an integral part of the acting process, one based not only on technique but emotional aptitude. An full introduction to the world of professional acting and an in depth appraisal of the role auditioning plays within that. In this course we will demystify the screen test process. WEEK ONE – INTRODUCTION WEEK AND SCRIPT ANALYSIS MAURA FAY ACTING MASTERCLASS – $650 FOR FIVE WEEKS At the end of the course each student will be provided with a DVD of their work over the course of the month. From weeks two to five all actors will be given the opportunity to perform a scene chosen from a selection of scenes on offer. It offers actors a longer format class, with more immediate opportunities to hone their audition technique whilst creating an intimate relationship with the casting directors at Maura Fay. The course is specifically designed to improve actors understanding of the industry and audition process whilst having the opportunity to confront the emotional demands of auditioning by performing a scene and reading against each other once a week over the period of four weeks. Most of the people involved have also auditioned for shows we’re working on and some have become trustworthy readers for the company. We are delighted that every participant has felt they’ve learnt from the course and developed their skills sufficiently to be more confident as performers and in the audition room. This course was created, designed and facilitated by Leigh Pickford, the actors response and enjoyment of the five week course is something we’re very proud of.
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