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ADV: Musical Theatre Audition Intensive with Casting Assistant Benton Whitley and Broadway Veteran Jimmy Smagula
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Academic
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Description
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Whats the industry saying about our class?
"Even though I have worked on Broadway, that credit doesn't guarantee future work. Benton and Jimmy create a safe but honest atmosphere to really let your guard down and work not only on new material but also the unconscious signals we are sending when we audition. I've been telling all my friends and I will tell you too- you need to take this class. I dare you not to learn more about yourself personally and professionally while taking this class. Work!" ---Zakiya Young, Original Broadway Company, The Little Mermaid.
"Auditioning used to be a mystery and I was always focusing on the wrong things. But Benton and Jimmy have taught me what to focus on so that I can command the room!" ---Anthony Johnson, National tour, Hairspray.
Work.
WorkAuditionClass@gmail.com
Broadway Veteran Jimmy Smagula and Broadway Casting Assistant Benton Whitley Audition Technique Workshop
Actor Jimmy Smagula and Casting Assistant Benton Whitley have teamed up to bring you the "best of both worlds" in an Audition Workshop that is sure to help you get the job!
You can expect to learn and work on:
--Creating a book that is diverse and covers all the bases
--Every aspect of the audition, from the first 10 seconds in the room, to leaving the room having satisfied and impressed everyone behind the table
--Knowing your "type" and what is appropriate to sing for which auditions
--Taking direction and making strong choices on the spot
--32 and 16 bar auditions
--The business of auditioning. Agents, pictures and resumes, who casts what shows and how do you get seen!
You will have the opportunity to work and have a question and answer session with a "Broadway star", someone known for making a mark on Broadway and who works at only the highest level.
Your final class will be a real audition where we will bring in a top casting director, musical director and agent. This will put you in a high pressure situation and you will truly be able to use the tools we have given you during the previous classes. You will get feedback from everyone in the room on this day and will have your picture and resume passed along to them as well.
Our past guests include:
Craig Burns of Telsey and Co.
Diane Riley of Harden Curtis Agency
Jesse Vargas, Musical Director
Kevin Chamberlin, Actor and 2 time TONY award Nominee
Deborah Abramson, Musical Director
Elizabeth Stanley, Actress, COMPANY and CRY BABY
Jen Namoff, Talent Manager
$400, 6 classes total, Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM.
First class November 3rd. Midtown West location to be announced. A $100 non-refundable deposit is due by October 30th to hold your spot, and will be applied towards the total fee. 16 student max enrollment.
Email WorkAuditionClass@gmail.com to reserve your spot today.
Working at Laura Stanczyk Casting, Benton Whitley knows what producers and directors are looking for, and why actors get jobs. He has many hours "behind the table" and is currently casting the upcoming Broadway revival of RAGTIME among other projects.
Jimmy Smagula has appeared on Broadway in the Original Broadway Companies of The Full Monty, Man of La Mancha, and To be or Not To Be at Manhattan Theater Club. Most recently on Broadway, Jimmy played "Chef Louis" in The Little Mermaid. He also appeared in last summers "Encores! Summer Series" production of Damn Yankees in the role of "Rocky." Jimmy has nearly 20 years of auditioning experience and has worked with musical theater's best directors. His history in the musical theater business will surely be invaluable to helping you get the job.
Special guests for November to be announced SOON!
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Job Start Date
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11/3/2009
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Job End Date
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11/19/2009
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Company
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Work. Audition Intensive with Benton Whitley and Jimmy Smagula
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Address
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New York, NY 10036
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Contact
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jimmy Smagula
workAuditionClass@gmail.com
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