Acting is a craft in and of itself, as many actors begin on stage in early years. Then, the on camera acting bug hits most. In this class series, our actors will continue with the fundamentals of honing the craft, as well as the subtlety of camera. This is where good habits begin. Unfortunately, so do bad. You’ll learn what it means to be a good actor, and how to use camera to your advantage. You’ll see how the camera picks up everything, from the slight to the obvious mannerisms. This class is perfect for those who wish to continue to learn the dynamics of honest and interesting acting, and how it plays on camera.
We’ll continue to take the performance out of acting. The second it looks like you’re performing, the audience checks out. We will learn to not share the moment with anyone, and not perform to an audience. In essence, you need to ‘not act’ to become a good On Camera Actor. We’ll learn how to not try to be interesting nor make attempts to show how we feel, as we explore both dramatic and comedic copy. We’ll sift through by monologue and scene study as we go through concepts.
Concepts: Objective. The pursuit of objective. Intention. How your intention changes. Scene Partner. Meisner Technique. You don’t change. You allow your scene partner to change you. Transition. Silence. Focus. Observation. (We encourage improvisation incorporation).
Elevate your audition level by being comfortable with being truthful in front of the camera and making meaningful eye-contact. In this class, students learn to incorporate a sense of self, and let go of all things performance, and over-the-top theatrical and artificial mannerisms. Make the camera mark your comfort zone. This class will be limited in size to assure quality, so register early.
Todd is a NYC kids and teen acting coach, specializing in on-camera television, film, and audition technique. He is responsible for helping hundreds of young talent gain representation and succeed in their budding careers. He works closely with most 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. 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. He’s performed on network television, film, and stage. He travels nationally and internationally to speak and teaches regional acting workshops. Recently, Todd co starred in CBS’s hit series, FBI and continues to love the craft of performance.
*Optional 10th Week 9-NYC Industry Showcase December 15th. Please look under workshops to register!
