Congratulations to Matia B. on her audition for Alias Grace. Alias Grace is an American-Canadian television miniseries directed by Mary Harron and starring Sarah Gadon. It is based on the 1998 novel of the same name by Margaret Atwood and adapted by Sarah Polley. It will air on CBC Television in Canada and will stream on Netflix globally. We wish you luck Matia!
MAX Agency would like to wish good luck to Hayden A. on his audition for LAN, a feature film. Hayden has been with us for almost a year and we wish him the best of luck on his audition!
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