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ONLINE CLASS: Casting Director Howard Meltzer Comedy Class

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SCENES & CLASS INFO WILL BE EMAILED THE WEDNESDAY BEFORE CLASS, HOWARD HAS ADDE NEW SCENES TO THE FOLDER SO (IF YOU HAVE ATTENDED HIS CLASS BEFORE PLEASE PICK A NEW SCENE:) ACTORS WILL TAPE & UPLOAD THIER SCENE BEFORE THE ONLINE WEBINAR AND PERFORM REDIRECTS DURING THE ONLINE SESSION, HOWARD WILL ALSO FILL OUT A EVALUATION FORM SO THE ACTORS WILL KNOW WHAT TO WORK ON.


Syllabus for this Class:

Understanding the differences of a single-cam comedy, multi-cam comedy, drama, or film audition.

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Howard Meltzer, CSA

Exclusive Instructor with Talent House Academy

Having a better understanding of the

audition process and what is expected:

  • Pre-reads

  • Producer sessions

  • Self-tapes

  • Network tests

Analyzing a role:

  • Breakdown analysis

  • Sides analysis

  • Script analysis  

What it is the definition of “self-direct”?

Techniques in preparing for a Guest Star, Co-Star, and Series Regular audition.

Discussion of industry trends, and understanding the Los Angeles market. 


His work includes:

The series Best Friends Whenever, Lab Rats, Wizards of Waverly Place: Reunion Special, Shake It Up, Hannah Montana and I'm in the Band; the pilot Girl Meets World; and the television movies Evermoore and Den Brother for Disney Channel.In addition Howard cast the pilots Life With Boys, Big Time Rush, The Troop and The Fresh Beat Band, and the television movies Spectacular! and The Best Player for Nickelodeon.  His feature films include Lonely Boy and the Los Angeles casting for The Impossible.

Actors will be working on sides from previous projects Howard has cast.

(Sides will be sent out a few days before class)

GOAL:

Howard’s goal of this class is to educate the talent and teach them the best practices to have a great audition. Howard feels it’s primarily about preparation. Don’t try to “get the role” – just do good work.

Being an actor (& parent of an actor) working professionally in this industry takes work, passion and dedication.

There are many areas of the business you must not only equip yourself with tips, tool, and techniques to master your craft, but educate yourself from professionals ready to lead you down the right path! 

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