On-Camera Audition & Self-Tape Technique
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Jane Petrov (LA) & Roy Havrilack (NYC)
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"They give me constructive feedback as to how to make my audition scenes stronger, more specific, and more natural. I am so grateful to know that I have a place in NY/LA to put myself on tape that makes me feel comfortable while bringing out my best work."
-Kate Blumberg, Actor
"SkyTown Entertainment has completely changed the way I audition. Not only does the tape look professional and clean- but they help direct you to bring out the best performance possible. Plus, they know all the industry norms to ensure you're following the correct format. I've gotten a much higher booking and callback rate since using them - highly recommended."
-Paytra Gessler, Actor
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“Jane is an excellent teacher. Her knowledge of taping an audition and booking an audition are valuable. She is also adept at getting you to relax before the camera so that you are able to focus on the learning experience rather than struggling with nerves or worrying about failure. She’s a joy to be around.”
-Terry Kovac, Actor
Polish your On-Camera Audition Technique and Self-Tape Skills
For the past ten years, Jane Petrov and Roy Havrilack, Co-Owners of SkyTown Entertainment, have been coaching and taping auditions for professional actors in New York and Los Angeles. Their clients have booked major motion picture, television and theatre roles in the U.S. and abroad: Disney, FX, Netflix, Hulu, New Line Cinemas – that include projects produced by Tom Hanks, Tina Fey, Amy Poehler and Brad Pitt. Reserve your space now. Class size is limited so actors can work intensively every week.
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The Need
Casting directors are requiring actors to submit more self-tapes in today’s auditioning environment. In order to compete and book, actors must deliver a quality video and a strong performance using seamless self-tape techniques as well as follow all technical directions from casting.
Course overview
In this intensive self-tape audition class, students will get valuable tools and techniques for self-taping, whether at home or at a self-tape studio. Every week students will prepare and experience a self-tape session: rehearse, tape and watch playback, so they can make strong choices, get comfortable watching themselves on camera, and choose the best takes.
The classroom is our self-tape studio, set up with lights, HD camera and blue background. Unlike going into a casting or producers’ session for a taped audition, the self-tape environment puts you in the driver’s seat to do multiple takes with prepared material in a controlled environment. You have the luxury of using additional props and furniture to create a more fleshed out sense of place for your scene. Actors will be able to put these tools and techniques in to practice right away. Most of these techniques can be used at in-person auditions as well!
Students may bring their own scenes or scenes will be provided.
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Four Small Intensive Classes will cover the following
Self-Tape Session Basics:
Rehearsal/tape/watch playback/editing
Taping at home: sound, lights, background, reader
Following casting director directions
Wardrobe/Hair/Makeup/Eye Glasses
Slates/Slate Shots
Self-Tape Session Techniques that make you stand out
Effective use of eye lines
Physical Life (props, business)
Using Sides- memorized or not
Sitting vs. Standing
Breath/Nerves
Entrances/Exits
Pausing/Pace
Stakes/Variety
Handling challenging physical scenes: driving, violence, sexual, guns, phones, drinking
Character life before and after the scene, keeping scene alive
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Studio Location / Dates / Registration
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New York:
5 Crosby Street, Suite 2F, New York, NY 10013
Tuesdays 7pm-10pm, beginning October 8th
To register, please send email with your headshot/resume to Roy at rhavrilack@skytownentertainment.com.
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Los Angeles:
1154 N. Western Ave., Suite F, Los Angeles, CA 90029
Mondays 11am-2pm, beginning October 7th (register by Oct. 4th and save $35!)
To register, please send email with your headshot/resume to Jane at jpetrov@skytownentertainment.com.
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Cost
$185 Total amount due on your first day of class (check, cash, Venmo).
Or drop in for only $55/class.
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