THE WORKING ACTOR INTENSIVE
From Scene Study to Set
A Two-Day Audition & Career Training Experience
Designed for actors who are ready to move beyond scene study and approach auditions and the
business of acting with greater confidence, professionalism, and strategy.
Over two intensive Saturdays, actors will receive hands-on coaching in self-tape technique, audition
performance, actor branding, professional materials, networking, and the realities of working in
today’s industry.
This course is built to help actors become more competitive, more prepared, and more confident
both in auditions and in professional settings.
DAY 1
The Audition
August 15th
SELF TAPE FOUNDATIONS
Learn how to build a professional-quality home self-tape setup, including lighting, framing, sound,
backgrounds, wardrobe choices, slates, eyelines, and efficient setup techniques for real-world
audition deadlines.
COMMERCIAL AUDITION TECHNIQUE
Students will submit a commercial self tape prior to class. We will review auditions in class, discuss
what casting notices immediately, work on personality and authenticity, practice redirects and
alternate versions, and re-film auditions with coaching.
THEATRICAL AUDITION TECHNIQUE
Students will submit a theatrical self tape prior to class. We will focus on script analysis, story
function, grounded choices, procedural reads, emotional transitions, adaptability, and delivering
auditions that feel authentic and bookable.
AUDITION DRILLS & PERFORMANCE EXERCISES
Actors will work through a variety of on-camera exercises designed to strengthen confidence,
improve memorization speed, reduce overthinking, and help actors make stronger choices under
pressure.
BUILDING THE PROFESSIONAL ACTOR PACKAGE
We will discuss the professional materials actors need to compete in today’s market, including
headshots, resumes, reels, clips, slates, casting profiles, branding, and overall presentation.
Students will prepare their materials for personalized review during Day Two.
DAY 2
The Business
August 22nd
ACTOR PACKAGE AUDITS
Each actor will receive personalized feedback on their professional materials, including headshots,
resumes, reels, clips, slates, and casting profiles. We will discuss branding, type, consistency, and
how to better position materials to appeal to casting.
MONOLOGUE FILMING SESSION
Students will arrive with a prepared monologue and work through adjustments, stronger choices,
camera performance, and confidence on tape. Final filmed takes can be used for actor profiles and
reels.
NETWORKING & INDUSTRY PRESENCE
Actors will work on developing confidence in networking situations while discussing relationship
building, industry events, social media presence, professionalism, and creating visibility within the
acting community.
THE BUSINESS OF ACTING
Topics include communication etiquette with representatives, professionalism, on-set expectations,
industry terminology, financial organization for actors, and understanding how to operate
professionally within the entertainment industry.
CAREER STRATEGY & Q&A
The intensive concludes with open discussion, individualized guidance, and career strategy
conversation designed to help actors identify next steps and continue building momentum.
WHO THIS INTENSIVE IS FOR
- Actors currently studying scene work who want to begin auditioning professionally
- Actors looking to strengthen their self tapes and audition consistency
- Actors wanting professional feedback on their materials and branding
- Actors seeking greater confidence navigating the business side of acting
- Actors preparing to work more competitively in today’s market
SPACE IS LIMITED
The intensive concludes with open discussion, individualized guidance, and career strategy
conversation designed to help actors identify next steps and continue building momentum.