Overview

A course to help you master all aspects of virtual auditioning, an indispensable skill in the post-pandemic market for both stage and screen talent. No special equipment needed, just a computer and a phone with a camera. 

Examples of What You’ll Learn

• Record self-tapes, both with monologues and with sides using a reader
• Practice for callbacks over Zoom
• Set up your space for filming
• Edit and send auditions
• Utilize different techniques to address nerves in front of the camera
• Build decision-making confidence in sending a finished tape

Class Size*

6-10 

* Note: Small class sizes are a fundamental part of our training philosophy at The Theatre Lab. Classes are intentionally kept small to ensure every person receives extensive personalized feedback from instructors and meaningful collaboration with other students. If a class is full, we encourage you to join the waitlist, and we will contact you if a spot becomes available.

Prerequisites or Prior Experience

No formal prerequisites are necessary. Students who take this class typically have some background experience in acting and/or have taken one of the following classes at The Theatre Lab: 

• Intro to Acting*
• Beginning Scene Study*

* Note: For new students with no prior acting experience, we recommend starting with Intro to Acting, and then taking Beginning Scene Study, for our essential training in the basics of acting. 

Tuition Discount

Theatre Lab members receive a 10% discount off of class tuition, automatically applied at checkout. Annual memberships cost only $70 per year and also include discounted tickets to all Theatre Lab performances. Read more about becoming a member here.

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Recommended Next Steps

Students who complete this class often continue with:

• Auditioning
• Auditioning for the Camera
• Getting Started in TV and Film
• Improv for Auditions

Class availability depends on the session. Return to our course catalogue to explore what is currently open for enrollment.

Class Policies

We encourage all students to review our Adult Class Policies prior to enrolling.