Zak Barnett studios
https://zakbarnett.com/
ZBS Membership - Our membership option integrates classes, coaching, feedback, role prep & more into an all-encompassing package. It costs $375 a month ($25 more than just enrolling in 1 weekly class) but it offers up a lot of perks! I'm attaching a flyer that contains a breakdown of everything that membership encompasses. This is highly recommended for anyone who's ready to make a strong, year-long commitment to their craft.
The Art of Booking a Pilot (NEW) - 3x a week intensive (Mon-Wed) that gears up each student for the rigors of pilot season. The curriculum unlocks each student's unique star quality, teaches the pilot landscape across networks & genres, and immerses them in the step-by-step process of auditioning for a pilot (self-tape to Network test). Sections available for each age group.
Advanced Zoom Audition (NEW) - Advanced acting class that tackles the challenges of virtual auditions & callbacks. Students will prepare to strategize and adjust as they work to sharpen their audition chops for the exciting and unexpected world of zoom-based auditioning. Sections available for each age group. Adult classes start this Sunday (Feb. 7).
COMPLETE CLASS LIST
You can also see a complete list of our courses in the links below, along with descriptions and pricing.
We've also attached flyers on Membership, the Pilot Conservatory, Advanced Zoom Class & our Bookings List.--
https://zakbarnett.com/@zakbarnettstudios
John Hindman studio
http://www.johnhindmanstudio.com/
JOHN HINDMAN STUDIO
THE AUDITION/SELF TAPE - ZOOM CLASS
4 Weeks $200Thursdays Feb 18 - March 10
11am-1:30pm
The Audition/Self-Tape is an on-camera class that will use current pilot scripts and screenplays from multiple genres. Every class all actors receive sides and audition via Zoom . This class will give you the tools to audition on camera for any project. Whether your technique is Adler, Stanislavsky, Alexander, Meisner or you have no formal training, you can learn how to live fully on camera in the given circumstances.
Auditioning is much different from stage acting or even being on set. It requires very specific tools in order to fully bring the character to life. Some of these tools include:
Demystifying the audition process
How can we overcome the preconceived notions we have about ourselves, the casting agent, and the character in order to be present and relaxed as a storyteller?
The Ability to Breakdown a Script
Stories are a sequence of events that lead to a change. The scene you are auditioning for is one of those events. What role do you play in this change? Learning how to locate the “turn” in the scene.
How to make a Self-Tape that gets noticed
Self -Tapes are the new audition. This is a technical skill combined with your creative choices. You have to learn how to objectively watch yourself - to audition for the camera, not the room. If you know the fundamentals of this process you can successfully do it on your own.
What is the story/ my role in it
All roads lead back to the theme. Whether you are the hero or a supporting character you play an essential role in driving the story forward towards a thematic point or resolution.
Making strong choices
What are choices and how do we make them? How can we make a strong choice that serves the author’s intent? When are we merely “trying to get noticed” vs deepening a choice that tells a richer character-specific story.
How to really listen
Underrated and underappreciated. The ability to really listen both from and as the character will save you every time. Think of it as someone giving you directions to a destination. Pay attention and you’ll make it. Get distracted and you are lost.
How to apply notes on the spot
You just got an adjustment. Now what? How to deliver on the spot and get to the “spirit of the note”.
What to do/not do in an audition or a callback
Things to always do. Things to never do.
Overcoming nerves in all situations
The inner opponent and how to get them on your side.
How to live fully in a close-up
Different frame sizes call for different skills. How to tell what is required and give the director what they need.
Genres and Networks
Every kind of story has essential elements and beats that are specific to that style of storytelling. If you know what they are your work is more focused and clear. In this class, we will work from current scripts from every genreComedy, Drama, 1/2 hour comedy, Multi-cam vs. Single cam, Film, & Short Film
*Class size is limited. Actors will be considered for this class based on interview and or reel submission. Auditors must register in order to attend.
JHS BOOKINGS!!
GUY NARDULLI
CONGRATS to Guy for booking a Guest Star on the CBS show "Why Women Kill"
RACHAEL MARKARIAN
Congrats to Rachel for booking a Guest Star on the new sitcom "Johnson" where she will star opposite DL Hughley
TAYLOR HANDLEY
CONGRATS to Taylor for booking a MAJOR RECURRING on the new Season of "Animal Kingdom" on TNT!
LOU TAYLOR PUCCI
Big CONGRATS to Lou for booking a RECURRING on Showtime's "Shameless"!
Lou has been killing it this year! In addition to Shameless he's also now a Series Regular on the Apple+ show "Regular"!
EMAIL John Hindman <jchindman451@yahoo.com> ASAP TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT FOR FEB. 18th!!