MAX Agency prides itself on its ability to provide full training for its Models and Actors. All talent on our roster over the age of 8 years old receive full training in Audition Technique involving  monologue training and skits, operating with confidence and more. The classes are taught by prestigious acting coaches with extensive industry experience and are based out of The Talent Academy. Here’s a summary of what MAX Agency offers at no cost to you. These classes span 4 consecutive Sundays for two hours each class.

Week 1: Introduction to Acting

Basic script analysis (the W’s)

Acting is being / Introduction to improv

Slating, personality slate, hitting your mark, using the camera to your advantage

Overcoming self-conciousness / Learning to de-mistify “the room”

Learn how to break down a commercial script

Cold reading a commercial script with critique and re-direct

Week 2: Commercial at Performance Level

Learn why certain actors “book” consistently, and how to become one of them

Tricks and tools for “S.O.C” auditions using improv techniques

Tape and review “off book” (memorized) commercials

Working with props/products

Week 3: Scene Study

Work with a partner on a scene

Us the principles of intention/obstacles/tactics

Explore objectives

Tape and review monologues with critique and re-direction

Week 4: Performance Review

Perform both your commercial and your scene; receive feedback and a DVD of your best work

Teacher evaluation

Next steps: Reading lists, advice on resume, cover letters, etc