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The Other Theatre Company's Second Stage Training is a rigorous actor training program that enables actors to practice their craft through "doing." Our teachers will create an environment where you feel both safe and challenged to do your best work. Actors must trust themselves - trust that they are enough, that what they bring to the table is sufficient. We'll help you discover that trust, so you can work and practice from an honest, brave, inspired, and unapologetic place. We look forward to working with you.
All classes take place in The Jester's Courtyard at All Dressed Up Costumes - 901 N. Batavia Ave, Batavia IL 60510. |
Where should I start?
TOTC's Second Stage classes can be taken in any order, however we strongly recommend the following trajectory to get the most out of your training: 1. Business Intensive 2. Listening and Specificity 3. Audition Technique and Cold Reading 4. On Camera Technique 5. On Camera II 6. On Camera III |
Business Intensive
De-mystify the business! Increase your bookings! Learn to navigate the very competitive and sometimes complicated acting industry. This class will save you time and heartache - assisting you in avoiding common mistakes/pitfalls. We will cover: headshots/resumes, agents, casting directors, audition process, unions, and marketing tools.
One 4 Hour Class - no limit on attendees.
Choose 1 session: 6/4 (11am-3pm), 6/18 (12pm-4pm), 6/26 (1pm-5pm)
Please notate which session you would like to attend in the "Note to Seller" at checkout.
One 4 Hour Class - no limit on attendees.
Choose 1 session: 6/4 (11am-3pm), 6/18 (12pm-4pm), 6/26 (1pm-5pm)
Please notate which session you would like to attend in the "Note to Seller" at checkout.
Listening and Specificity
Increase your casting potential! This course focuses on the essentials: listening and making specific, brave choices. Second Stage suggests starting with this repeatable course. Learn to listen openly to your scene partners, free from self-consciousness and self-doubt. Learn to be in the moment. Listen. 10 students max, 1 class per week for 4 weeks.
Session 1: May 7, 14 (11am-2pm), May 9, 16 (6pm-9pm)
Session 2: May 21, 28 (11am-2pm), May 23, 30 (6pm-9pm)
Please notate which session you would like to attend in the "Note to Seller" at checkout.
Session 1: May 7, 14 (11am-2pm), May 9, 16 (6pm-9pm)
Session 2: May 21, 28 (11am-2pm), May 23, 30 (6pm-9pm)
Please notate which session you would like to attend in the "Note to Seller" at checkout.
Class 3: Audition Techniques and Cold Reading
Learn to nail your audition and increase your bookings! This course will focus on the art of auditioning. Early on, actors spend the majority of their careers auditioning, not acting. We will find the joy in auditioning! It's an opportunity to act for an audience - to show someone your work. We'll work on auditions, scenes, and cold reading. We'll cover theatre and television sides.
10 students max, 1 class per week for 4 weeks.
6/4, 6/11, 6/18, 6/25 - 11am - 2pm.
10 students max, 1 class per week for 4 weeks.
6/4, 6/11, 6/18, 6/25 - 11am - 2pm.
On Camera Techniques
It's YOUR turn to nail that guest star role on Chicago PD, Chicago Fire, Chicago Med, or Empire! Why aren't YOU booking those commercials? This class will focus on techniques for acting on camera in commercials, film, television, and industrials. Actors will have the opportunity to work with a variety of scripts, and will be on-camera every class. 10 students max, 1 class per week for 6 weeks.
7/9, 7/16, 7/23, 7/30, 8/6, 8/13 - 11am - 2pm.
7/9, 7/16, 7/23, 7/30, 8/6, 8/13 - 11am - 2pm.
On Camera II
Take your on-camera work to the next level! This class will focus on two-person scenes, callbacks, and improvisation for the camera. (Prerequisite - On Camera)
10 students max.
10 students max.
On Camera III
This class focuses on role development and stylistic differences for comedy and drama. We also use this course as a "rep class" which means you'll be working on at least one new script in each session. (Prerequisite - On Camera II)
10 students max.
10 students max.
