Isn't acting class enough?

No!  It is not.  An on-camera audition is way different than being on set or in the classroom.  And guess what… on-camera audition technique is not about your acting ability.  What!? 

That’s right, it’s about:

• knowing what works on-camera in an audition setting
• knowing how to control the room
• having the self-awareness to put your best authentic self forward to create a unique and memorable experience for your target audience (the decision makers)
• giving the buyer what they want/need
• creating a picture that clearly puts you into the role they are trying to cast

One of the biggest mistakes I made when I came to L.A. was to waste my time doing theatre and taking acting classes that had nothing to do with being on-camera, much less being in the audition room.  Don’t get me wrong, theatre helped to sustain my soul and acting class certainly kept my craft sharp.  However, even the best actors won’t book the role if they don’t know how to audition.  I of...