TRADE SECRETS: May 2025

  • By Request - Classes are back!

  • Two ways to take class: IN-PERSON or ZOOM

  • WEEKEND IN-PERSON (Savannah) - May 17-18, 2025
  • 10 AM - 5 PM (one hour lunch break)
  • Class Limited to 16
  • $125/ investment both days
  • $100/ investment one day

  • "REALIES": BREAKING DOWN "REAL" CHARACTERS - SATURDAY - May 17, 2025
  • Ever have an audition as a soldier for a Civil War film about Abraham Lincoln or a reporter for a famous local true crime limited series that already has five other versions of it, including three documentaries? What about a doctor in a movie about the opioid crisis?

  • In the morning, we will "break down" the script and a various "breakdowns" to analyze any information on tone and the team behind the project - then dig deeper on skills to help you create the backstory and build the character for your audition and performance.

  • In the afternoon, participants will do scene study from scenes of various biopics (a biographical picture, a movie dramatizing the life of a particular person, typically a public or historical figure. with redirects.

  • "Going Off Script'" - SUNDAY - May 18, 2025
  • Did you know casting is not allowed to ask you improv an audition for a union television show or feature film without compensating you? (And Commercials are their own special nightmare!)

  • Still, "one the day," you might find yourself on set with a creator and cast who love improvisation and be asked to improv along with the actors on a show such as "The Righteous Gemstones" or a comedic film like "Magic Mike XXL."

  • In the morning, we will discuss the importance of staying on script, but also the freedom in playing the purpose of a scene by focusing on choices, utilizing basic tools of improv and how they can apply them in the audition room, in prep for the day of work and on set. Participants will also use improv skills for a mock commercial audition.

  • In the afternoon, participants will work scenes "on the page" with a redirect that is goes "off the page."


  • ZOOM CLASSES
  • TUESDAYS (7 PM - 10 PM) Beginning Tuesday, May 20
  • Class Limited to 16
  • $115/ investment All 4 Classes
  • $35/ investment Per Individual Class
  • "REALIES": BREAKING DOWN "REAL" CHARACTERS
  • Tuesday, May 20 - we will "break down" the script and a various "breakdowns" to analyze any information on tone and the team behind the project - then dig deeper on skills to help you create the backstory and build the character for your audition and performance.

  • Tuesday, May 27 - participants will do scene study from scenes of various biopics (a biographical picture, a movie dramatizing the life of a particular person, typically a public or historical figure. with redirects.
  • "GOING OFF SCRIPT"
  • Tuesday, June 3 - we will discuss the importance of staying on script, but also the freedom in playing the purpose of a scene by focusing on choices, utilizing basic tools of improv and how they can apply them in the audition room, in prep for the day of work and on set. Participants will also use improv skills for a mock commercial audition.

  • Tuesday, June 10 - participants will work scenes "on the page" with a redirect that is goes "off the page." CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
  • PLEASE NOTE, in adherence and support of CSA and California Workshop Guildlines:

  • “TRADE SECRETS workshop is a learning experience. They are not an audition or employment opportunity. When the workshop is over, the instructors teaching workshops will not be taking home nor be given access to your headshot, resume or any other of your promotional materials.”