December 4 Week Film/TV Class w/NBC A Note from Katja Blichfeld, Casting Director, NBC: "As a casting director, it's great for me to come in and see actors who are so "in shape" so to speak. I always know that the actors I'll be meeting in Jen's class have already been schooled on what to expect in an audition, for instance. Her expertise in the casting industry has afforded her valuable insight: she knows how to guide actors in making real choices with the material they're given. And not just choices, but ones that are appropriate for television or film, which is what I am always casting for. It's great for me to come to her class and meet people who are ready to walk on to a set."  Actors who Katja has met in my class who were recently called in for 30 ROCK: Alice Schaerer (booked the part!) Amy Loughead Rachel Mudd Carolina Mesarina Kathy Chlan Nicole Winhoffer Connor Fux Sabina Gadecki Norm Golden When you audition you are showing the casting director the "best you can do" and "how you will be on the set." It's not a rehearsal or a class. The bar and competition is extremely high. It is essential to learn what is required of you and work to polish those skills. Who better than to work with than casting directors? It's also essential to know casting directors as we lean towards calling in actors we know and trust when working on projects. Why? Because our job is to find the best actors for the roles in the shortest amount of time possible so we often don't have time to risk on calling in those whose work we don't know as most actors do not know how to audition for Film/TV. My class give actors the opportunity to work with myself and Katja Blichfeld from NBC, receive valuable individualized coaching and feedback, and learn what it takes to land roles. My class offer actors an intimate, comfortable, audition-like experience which benefits the entire class as everyone watches and learns from each other. If you are not getting seen for auditions, getting callbacks and/or booking the job, this class is for you.  Class Format Week 1: ("The Basics") *Please bring a notebook and a headshot/resume Learning to think like a casting director Learning to be comfortable with your image and where you fit in  Your headshot: the most important tool besides having good training (what yours says about you) A.S.S. (Actor Self-Sabotage) - how to make sure you never get called in either initially or again after an audition; what not to do and say before, during and after an audition The art of being prepared  The 5 elements you need for a successful audition The complete audition process; from the moment you receive the audition (how to be most efficient and professional) Decoding the audition/casting process You will be be emailed a dramatic scene to prepare for next week's class Headshots Week 2: ("The Dramatic") *Please bring a blank VHS tape and 2 copies of your scene Everyone "auditions" with their scene while the rest of the class watches on the monitor You get to read with one another Creating your own process; watching other's create theirs Lots of individual attention What is really being said about you (real feedback) *You will be emailed a comedic scene to prepare for next week's class Week 3: ("The Comedic")  *Please bring a blank VHS tape (preferably the same tape) and 2 copies of your scene  Everyone "auditions" with their scene while the rest of the class watches on the monitor You get to read with one another Creating your own process; watching other's create theirs Lots of individiual attention What is really being said about you (real feedback) Week 4: ("The Audition") *Please bring a blank VHS tape (preferably the same tape), 2 copies of your scene, and a headshot/resume A Q/A with Katja Blichfeld from NBC Everyone does one of their two scenes for myself and Katja Blichfeld. Real, honest feedback from the both of us. There's also time for conversation and questions A diagnosis of where you are at: Are you ready for Primetime/Film? You will have gone through an intense process of learning audition technique and will leave being on the radar of both Katja and myself.  Sessions Sundays: December 7, 14, 21 from 430PM-630PM Last class: Tuesday, December 23rd from 7PM-10PM       OR Tuesdays: December 2nd, 9th, and 16th from 630PM-830PM Last class: Tuesday, December 23rd from 7PM-10PM     *Each class section is limited to 8 students. *This class is for ages 13 and up. Signing up for one section but need to attend the other section one week? No problem! Location Mitchell/Rudolph Casting, 70 West 36th Street, (between 5/6) Suite 1006, NYC 10018 Register Payment, either full or partial, is required at the time of registration. There are 2 different payment options. You may pay in full or in 2 installments (see below). If you opt to pay in 2 installments, Paypal will charge $225 immediately to your card and will automatically charge you $225 again in 2 weeks. Mastercard, Visa, Discover, American Express and E-Check are accepted. Please click on one of the links below to register. Note: Although our transactions are handled by Paypal, you do not need a Paypal account to register. Once you click on the link and you get to the payment page, look on the left hand side and you will see the credit card logos. Next to them you will see some text that says "Don't Have a Paypal Account? Use your credit card or bank account." Please click on the link and you will be able to pay using any major credit card or an E-Check. Don't know what an E-Check is? It will be explained to you on the payment page.  Pay in full - $450 Pay in 2 installments - $225 each IMPORTANT: After you register Upon registration, please send an email indicating which class section you would like to be a part of. *Each class section is limited to 8 students. If you have any questions, please feel free to send me an email as well.    Refund Policy A full refund is available up to 14 days in advance before the start of the class. Any payment(s) previously made will be refunded to your credit card and any installment agreement, if applicable, will be void. If you cancel within 14 days of the class or thereafter, regardless of reason, no refund will be available, however you may take the class at a later time. No exceptions. You will be responsible for the remaining balance of the class and your credit card will be charged. Class reschedules and/or missing a class Like in the audition world, there is a rare chance that a class may need to be rescheduled or begin late. If this should occur, there are always options for the make-up class. You are welcome to attend one of those classes or join a later class to make-up the class.