Self Tape Boot Camp: On-Camera Audition Intensive
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Self Tape Boot Camp: On-Camera Audition Intensive
Casting Directors in all markets, including this one, have confirmed, “Actors need to know how to self tape.” This is important for local performers because auditions for projects coming to Minnesota using the film production tax credit are being done via self tape.
I purposefully call this a Self Tape Boot Camp rather than a class because I want actors to have the expectation they will be drilling the on-camera audition process – actively working to get better at it – no matter where they are starting from.
In the Boot Camp we will:
- Cover best practices
- Work in front of the camera with professional sides, and review the work
- Focus on audition prep, interpreting sides, and making engaging choices
- Focus on each actor’s individual needs
- Drill cold readings
Experienced or beginning actors – no matter where you are in your auditioning skills, you will level up.
Actors with home set-ups will have the opportunity to receive feedback on their set-ups and pre-recorded videos they share in class – to improve on the product they are producing.
When: Saturdays 7/13, 20, 27, and 8/3, 10 and 17, from 1 to 5 pm
Where: Grain Belt Bottling House Studios, NE Minneapolis
Cost: $300
Please confirm soon as there are limited seats. Performers interested in joining the boot camp, or have questions should reach out via this form ASAP.
What’s been said…
“I was correcting mistakes I didn't even know I was making and have been able to eliminate the distraction and stress over how the tape looked so I could focus on the audition itself. I couldn't recommend this bootcamp enough!!” Gabrielle Katterjohn, Actor
“As an actor today, there is a lot of pressure to produce an amazing self tape that will (hopefully) book you the job. I’m so grateful I found Casey Lewis.” Katey Kraemer, Actor
"He brings a broad and deep skill set to the table as a director, cinematographer, and actor." Jared Martzell, Actor
“He has the heart of a teacher and the desire to make a difference in the lives of those with whom he is interacting.” Sean Byrd, Instructor, Department of Theatre - Normandale Community College
***To secure their seat actors must pay in full. Cancellations more than 7 days before the class will result in a refund of half the class fee, or the full amount may be applied towards the next class. Cancellations within 7 days of the class will not be refunded, but can be applied to the next class.
CEL Studio helps actors achieve their career goals with impactful training, type specific headshots, professional self taping, and coaching and consulting. More at celstudio.com.
About the instructor
Casey E. Lewis relocated back to the Twin Cities from Los Angeles, where he lived for fifteen years. TV/Film credits include Unholy Communion, Human Resources, Kendra and Beth, Sold Out, Princess of the Row, Christmas Break-In, “Do You Want to See a Dead Body?,” “Colony,” “Transparent,” and “Masters of Sex.” Locally he has worked at the Guthrie, History Theatre, Zephyr Theatre, Yellow Tree Theatre, Old Log Theatre, Theatre de la Jeune Lune, Frank Theatre and Park Square. More at caseyelewis.com.