Get The Gig!

Dated On 21-10-2009 :

'GET the GIG!' Film & TV AUDITION TECHNIQUE with John Dawson The audition...that thing that stands between us and the gig, the role that we know we’re right for and know how to do. Over two, intensive days, this nerve-raking yet necessary step in getting a part is completely deconstructed and turned into a pleasurable experience. Actors are taken through a series of exercises that enable them to overcome their natural nervousness and develop confidence in their personal ‘choices’ when it comes to the given text as well as the flexibility to adapt instantly to direction during the audition. All the various on-camera auditions are explored: the cold-read, the prepared audition, commercial auditions, the call-back and the interview. The specific skills needed for naturalistic on-camera acting are emphasized, making it perfect for the theatrically-trained and experienced actor who is making the transition from the stage to the screen. 1. Develop and perfect your camera craft 2. Learn to construct your character’s changing inner life 3. Learn what directors/producers look for 4. Learn to take direction and adapt instantly 5. Learn how to prepare for the call back and interview WHEN: Saturday, November 14th and Sunday, November 15th TIMES: Saturday; 10am to 5:00pm Sunday: 11am to 6:00pm WHERE: City centre location in Stoneybatter/Smithfield, Dublin 7 COST: 160.00 Euro (60.00 Euro deposit required to enroll. Deposit is due no later than Tuesday, November 3rd) TO ENROLE: Contact John at: dawsondramaworks@gmail.com BIO: John Dawson teaches master-classes and workshops in improvisation, characterization, scene study, audition technique and on-camera acting. He has worked with Dublin’s Gaiety School of Acting, The Actors Centre in London, The Galway Film Centre and Toronto’s Equity Showcase Theatre. He taught film acting for over 6 years at Trinity College’s Samuel Beckett Centre where he trained Irish actors Padraic Delaney and Ruth Negga. Having studied, written and acted with numerous comedy troupes including N. America’s famous Second City, he wrote and performed regularly as well as served as art director on films and theatrical works including an Off-Broadway production in New York. He is a produced screenwriter/director with numerous films in development. FOR INFO ABOUT OTHER CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS: http://dawsondramaworks.com