CLASSES

FORMAT: All classes are PRIVATE via Zoom w/John Forbes

TV/FILM/BIZ Basics - 8 Weeks

This comprehensive course is for both beginners or a refresher for those who might have missed a few steps in their training. We begin with:

Business Basics, Audition Basics, On Camera Basics, Self-Taping Basics, Self-Tape Review/Callbacks:

An industry-relevant 8-week course that gives you a competitive edge for professional TV/film auditions. Email For Fees

Establish An Acting Baseline - 4 Weeks

Through scripted and unscripted work, you’ll be guided toward authentic delivery, accessing your emotions as a foundation for all future on-camera work. Email for Fees

Self-Tape Auditions/Callbacks - 4 Weeks

For experienced actors seeking a competitive edge in self-tape auditions, this offers type-appropriate sides to tape. We’ll review your tapes, address technical and performance issues, personalize material, and work on applying live notes. Email for Fees

Technical Auditions/Working with Props - 4 Weeks

For experienced actors looking to handle physical challenges in scripts (e.g., fight scenes, running, car scenes, procedural shows) with strong, manageable choices for confident self-tape submissions. Email for fees

Co-Star Auditions - 4 Weeks

Landing your first TV co-star role can be challenging, but it builds confidence and career momentum. With type-tailored auditions, we’ll explore how co-star roles fit into a show and focus on making strong, choices, including creative alternate takes. Email for Fees

Feature/Indie Film Auditions - 4 Weeks

Understanding the differences between feature and indie films, performance scale, and your role in the story can greatly impact your audition. We’ll work on scenes suited to your type and explore various film genres. Email for fees

Industrial Auditions - 4 Weeks

Industrial auditions differ from commercial advertising, requiring focused script analysis to handle word-heavy dialogue. We’ll work on making your performance both personal, polished. Email for Fees

Commercial Auditions- 4 Weeks

Commercials range from wacky to wonderful, and standing out requires deciphering scripts, making strong choices, and physicalizing ad-focused material. We’ll help you develop bold choices and personalize your auditions for a competitive edge.

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Conducting Research For Auditions - 2 weeks

Auditions involve more than just the script. Understanding the differences between feature films, indie films, television, network, and cable—as well as how a writer or director’s previous work informs your audition—is crucial. We’ll explore these topics and more.

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Working Multiple Markets - 2 Weeks

In the era of self-tapes, auditioning for projects in multiple locations raises important questions: How do you position yourself as an actor? What is a local hire? How do you prepare for travel, housing, and representation? We’ll explore working with regional agents, casting directors, and the ins and outs of being a local or modified local hire when booking a job in another state. Email for Fees

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REGISTRATION

SCHEDULE: One hour slots, M - F between 6:00p -10:00p (MT)

Email for a slot outside of this if needed - will try to accommodate.

REGISTRATION: Please Email to: info@tapeitabq.com include your NAME, CLASS and PREFERRED TIME SLOT. We will send you an invoice via Paypal for payment schedule and confirmation of class. Thanks!