It’s all about personality. This class is perfect from the most outgoing to the most shy. Our goal is to get you to spontaneity and confidence. In this special ATNY Class Series, we will combine Commercial performance technique with Improvised truth-centered dialogue and expression, as we discover, express, and embrace the random quirks, schticks and traits that make us the unique and powerful actors that we are.
We will tackle the tricky topic head-on through simulated auditions with adjustments and feedback. Learn how to give a proper and professional self-tape submission, and increase your chances of booking jobs! There are many types of on camera commercials, scripted, improvisation, spokesperson and more. Sometimes you’re on your own and sometimes with another partner in a 2-person audition. Do you know how best to handle this? What do casting directors look for? What role does improvisation play in commercials and what do casting directors look for. We’ll educate you in how to give a natural and engaging audition with pacing, tone and energy and how best to use your audition circle, and of course, what a good audition tape looks like….
If you have personality, it’s time to use it and learn the wonderful things you can do with commercial copy. By the end of this class series, you’ll be more educated, feel more confident and have more knowledge in all facets of commercial self-tapes.
A mix of improvisational exercises for young actors, and 1-and-2-Person Commercial Copy.
Todd Etelson, Bi-Coastal TV/Film Coach: Todd is one of NYC’s Top Youth Bi-Coastal On Camera acting coaches, specializing in on-camera television, film, and audition technique. In 2004, he founded Actors Technique NY (ATNY), a TV & Film school for serious young professional actors. He is responsible for helping hundreds of young talent gain initial representation and succeed in their budding and continued acting careers. He works closely with all of the top NYC agents, managers, and casting directors. His clients have boasted numerous major successes in network TV, film, and other commercial and stage projects, including Madeline Cline, Netflix -Outer Banks, Cameron Ocasio Nick’s Sam & Cat, and a host of others. He began his career working at Dick Clark Productions in Los Angeles on such hits as The Academy of Country Music Awards, Puttin’ on the Hits, and American Bandstand. His credits include numerous network television, film, and stage productions, as he continues to act and audition. Most recently, he co starred in CBS’s hit series FBI and continues to audition, as his love for the craft continues.
*Final Industry Showcase on December 7th in NYC is your optional 10th Week. Actors may register for Showcase separately HERE.
*9th Week Class will be Virtual
