The Acting Business: Tips for Success to Get Working

Auditions for new roles in television pilot episodes typically take place in January and February—a period known throughout the industry as “pilot season.” Succeeding as a working actor requires far more than natural talent. It takes discipline, continuous growth, adaptability, and the ability to connect—deeply and authentically—with the material, the audience, and your fellow actors.

In this class, you will learn:

• Fueling Your Passion for Acting
  Develop a genuine love for the craft. Learn effective memorization strategies, practical self-taping techniques, and habits that strengthen your artistic confidence.

• Workshopping & Audition Preparation
  Build the skills needed to stand out. Explore scene work, character analysis, cold reads, on-camera skills, and professional audition techniques designed to help you deliver your best performance under pressure.

• Mastering Emotional Truth & Presence
  Learn how to create grounded, authentic performances through emotional availability, inner monologue work, and physical awareness.

• Understanding the Business of Acting
  Get familiar with headshots, résumés, representation, unions, and how to navigate pilot season like a professional.

• Building a Strong Character Foundation
  Explore backstory development, objectives, obstacles, and moment-to-moment choices that bring characters to life.

• Voice, Movement & Physicality
  Strengthen vocal clarity, breath control, and physical presence to make your performances more dynamic and compelling.

• Improvisation & Spontaneity
  Learn improv techniques that enhance flexibility, quick thinking, and authentic reactions in auditions and on set.

• Camera Technique Essentials
  Understand framing, eyelines, continuity, and how to adjust your performance for single-camera vs. multi-camera setups.

• Working With Partners
  Practice listening, reacting, and building chemistry with scene partners to create truthful interactions.

• Building Confidence & Reducing Nerves
  Techniques for mindset, focus, and managing performance anxiety so you can walk into any audition with ease.