Acting 101 Workshop
Find out what it takes to become an actor!
Acting Classes MelbourneAn intrinsic part of an actor’s career is understanding you are your own business and CEO. To achieve the goal of obtaining ongoing professional work, whether represented or non represented, an actor works for him/herself and just like any business, creating a Profile and Plan is integral to success. Many actors jump into acting with no industry knowledge, no training (or bad training) and no psychological support. This workshop will give you the inside industry information you need. -How do I find an agent? -How do I get a Casting Director to notice me? -How do I create a compelling showreel? -What’s a good headshot look like? -How to create relationships with Casting Agent’s -Creating online content for websites and social media -Professional industry advice -Create a professional image -Organise marketing materials: headshots, website, business cards, social media -Become an influencer
Self Test Basics
- Technical requirements – where to place the reader, eyeline etc
- Lighting
- Relaxation
- Vocal techniques
- Expressing your uniqueness and individuality
- Spontaneity, thinking on your feet, taking on board any direction given
1.5 hrs Cost $200.00
The Business of Acting Workshop
Manifest your vision into reality and take your acting to the next LEVEL An intrinsic part of an actor’s career is understanding you are your own business and CEO. To achieve the goal of obtaining ongoing professional work, whether represented or non represented, an actor works for him/herself and just like any business, creating a Profile and Plan is integral to success. The acting industry is highly competitively, mentally and emotionally tough so there needs to be a solid support plan in place for beginners to learn the craft in a safe way. It’s vital to have a mapped out strategic plan which I also offer, tailored for each student.The Business of Acting
The Business Of Acting If your goal is to obtain ongoing professional work you need a powerhouse plan! Many actor’s choose to focus solely on the creative aspects of their career and hope the business aspects sort themselves out. Unfortunately ignoring the business side of acting, will not result in the successful outcome hoped for, which is to obtain ongoing professional work.
Actors, whether they are represented or non represented, must treat themselves like any business, because having a plan for your career is integral to their success. Having no career plan is like a road map with no identifiable points and is just simply too random.
To succeed as an actor you need consistency, discipline and focus
You also need know your brand so you market yourself like an expert. We can help you in the following area’s:
Do you know your brand? Where do you fit into the industry? What casting type are you? Where do you see yourself in 5 years? What is your USP?
This workshop will teach you: How to be your own PR machine How to build industry relationships How to network How to get into the Casting Directors Audition Room How to organise marketing materials including: headshots, website, business cards, social media sites
You will learn how to Create a identifiable powerful brand which radiates your true message Get seen on media and delivering your voice out to the world Create your social media image and Social Media Hacks PR strategies Grow a fan base Applying focused direction, sustained actions and accountability
Determining your brand and marketing yourself like an expert
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Branding
-Determining your brand -Selling yourself with confidence -Build your digital brand -Headshots and what message they deliver -Typecasting -Your unique selling point -Determining where you fit into the industry -Knowing what casting type you are -Identify your competition
#2
Marketing
-Marketing yourself like an expert -Social media -Marketing Plan -Content Marketing -Influencer Marketing -Creating online content for websites and social media, with the goal of obtaining management -Be your own PR machine -How to build industry relationships -Networking -How to get into the Casting Directors Audition Room -Organise marketing materials including: headshots, website, business cards, social media sites
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Strategic Plan
-Implementing a road map to navigate your journey -Developing crystal clear clarity of your desires and intentions -Creating 1 – 3 year goals, objectives, tactics and action steps -Develop Strategies -Strategic Planning -Creating a Daily Success Plan -Creating an Action Plan -Define your objectives, goals and strategies
#4
Mindset
-Developing specific personality traits for success -Clearing negative mindset and old patterning -Key traits: consistency, discipline and focus -Re-set neural pathways for positivity, abundance and success -5 and 10 year plan
Cost $200.00 1.5 hr
_________________ Private Coaching is available
Maree Shefford – Teacher qualifications
Your Coach – Maree Shefford The Creator of Embodiment for Actors has 14 years experience facilitating private and group classes in Embodied Movement practices. Maree teaches a range of physical Embodiment Classes and offers Embodiment Coaching. (Readers For Hire and Audition Prep are also available). The Embodiment Process activates body/breath connection, awakens creative flow and intuitive impulses. We utilise safe processes, conscious communication and emotional support on mind, body and soul level for all students. Professional training private sessions, workshops and group courses awaken the actor’s physical and inner world. Eric Morris Technique Meisner Method Physical Theatre – Austria Certificate III Dance and Performance Certifcate III Fitness Cert IV Small Business Management Diploma Of Business Advanced Diploma of Management VCA Foundation Year Speech & Drama – Trinity College London Clients: Laneway Learning CRT & C Monash Uni Melbourne Uni Victoria Uni RMIT RANZCOG Deakin Uni Past Clients Audition Preparation Scene Work – Dan Hamill (Love Child TV Series, X Factor 2015) Council of Adult Education Intelligent Sex TV
