Self Tape 201 - Week 3
We’re halfway through 201! Nice job as always. This week, I’m not throwing the kitchen sink at you, so use your physical and visual space accordingly. Its usage should support your character choices and the story. You should have your individual sides and breakdown. Here are the instructions.
Shoot at least one take of your mock audition sides.
Also shoot a slate with a full body shot. In the slate, tell me your name, height, availability from August 5 through 16, your local hire status to Portland, and your location right now.
Edit your take(s) first and slate last. One file.
Label the file LASTNAME-FIRSTNAME-ROLE. (i.e. DOO-SCOOBY-ROLE)
Email a downloadable link to your teacher’s email address. Use a file transfer site like Hightail or WeTransfer. (No YouTube or Dropbox).
All file sizes must be less than 175 MB.
Everything is due by NOON (PDT) two days prior to class. (Late submissions only allowed with casting permission.)
For Week 3, part of your additional homework is to prep sides (link below) for an in-class only performance. (Do not self tape this.) The goal behind this exercise is to play with tone.
Your homework includes watching an episode of the following four Netflix shows: dramatic series “Grey’s Anatomy” and “Ozark” and comedy series “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt” and “GLOW.” (Even if you’ve seen the series, watch it again to focus on tone.) Focus on the pacing and how subtle or bright the performances are. Do the characters sit in their emotions? Do they have them, then quickly move on? When big things happen, do the characters act subtly or big? When small things happen, do the characters act subtly or big? Are the performances natural or performed?
Then pick a role (either Quinn or Riley) and prep it to perform in class. Assume the role is for a series regular. Be ready to perform your audition four different ways, matching the tone from each of the four shows.
Downloadable sides for performing in workshop ONLY
Here are a few additional readings and viewings.
Backstage – The 1 Thing You Should Know Before Auditioning For TV