Gus Carlino booked a role in the independent short film "Proposal"!
GRADES 9-12: SUMMER AUDITION CLINIC FOR TEENS
This exciting clinic immerses the young actor in the professional acting industry.
Five full days of audition/acting classes include: cold reading, monologue, on-camera, and business skills. The week culminates in a showcase of monologues for some of Chicago's top agents, casting directors and theatre directors. During the week, students will learn from lunchtime chats with industry professionals, have headshots taken by photographer Aaron Gang, and will study with some of Chicago's busiest working actors/directors.
- Cold Reading- make bold choices fast
- Monologue- learn to personalize
- On-Camera- audition skills for commercial/film
- Business Skills- resumes/cover letters
- Lunch Q&A- Chicago SAG-AFTRA Agent
- Lunch Q&A- Casting Director
- Lunch Q&A- Professional Actor
- Headshots- headshots, photographer, Aaron Gang
- DAILY WARM-UPS- physical, vocal, improv, exercises
- Showcase- Friday performance for agents & parents- starts at 6:00pm
ADMISSION: This program is ideally suited for teens with strong previous training and experience who are looking to improve their skills and audition game.
When you apply please upload a headshot (a school photo is fine) and a resume. (Your resume should include a list of classes you've taken and any plays or acting experience you've had.) Once we review your materials we will contact you and request a simple self-tape of a one-two minute monologue.
Self tape audition
- Please slate your full name and age at the beginning of your tape.
- Include a 1 Minute Intro: Share a bit about yourself (hobbies/interests, tell us about your family, favorite trip, anything!).
- Prepare 1 contemporary monologue of 2 minutes or less.
- Please email your self tape via an UNLISTED youtube link with your headshot (or photo) and resume, attached to info@actingstudiochicago.com
5 Day Intensive