Upcoming acting workshops

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AUDITION FOR CAMERA
One-Day Workshop
Sunday, November 20, 2005
1:00-5:00 pm

Class Limit: 10
(Open to adults and qualified teens*)
Norman, OK
Cost: $60
SAVE $20!
Take this workshop AND "Breaking Into the Business" on November 13 and pay $100 for both. That's a savings of $20. (Limited to the first 10 participants.)

Oklahoma Casting Director and actor Chris Freihofer will offer his very popular one-day workshop "AUDITION FOR CAMERA" in Norman, OK on Sunday, November 20, from 1:00-5:00 pm. It will be the first time Freihofer has taught the class since becoming a full-time Casting Director, and the first time he has offered the class in 2005. The class is open to Beginners, Intermediates and Advanced actors alike. Everyone will learn and improve, according to Freihofer. This highly-participatory workshop covers the basics in auditioning for film, television and commercials. It details the subtle art of 'slating' for camera, and goes into detail dealing with the three basic audition scenarios: Reading from a board, Reading with a reader, and the MOS audition. He will also explain his new Top 10 Mistakes Made in the Audition Room.

Each particpant will go through mock audition scenarios with actual commercial and film scripts. After given a brief time to prepare, they will be videotaped, and then critiqued afterwards in a fun, positive environment.

"It gives a chance for people to see what mistakes they make on camera. Some actors audition for years without ever seeing what they actually do in the audition room. This is a great chance for even advanced actors to see what common mistakes they may be making," Freihofer said.

"I will be very honest. But I also understand it is often someone's first time to act in front of a camera. Everyone will come in at different levels of experience, but EVERYONE will learn, and EVERYONE will improve their audition technique," he said. Each pariticpant will also receive a VHS tape of their work in the day's class, for further evaluation at home.

*Entry into this workshop is only allowed for individuals aged 12-15 that have met prior screening requirements. A qualified teen is someone in this age group that has previously received outside professional training in acting classes other than those offered by their school.

BREAKING INTO THE BUSINESS
One-Day Workshop
Sunday, November 13, 2005
1:00-5:00 pm

Class Limit: 15
Norman, OK
Cost: $60
Oklahoma Casting Director and actor Chris Freihofer will offer his very popular "BREAKING INTO THE BUSINESS" workshop In Norman, OK on Sunday, November 13, from 1:00-5:00 pm. It will be the first time Freihofer has taught the class since becoming a full-time Casting Director, and the first time he has offered the class in 2005.

This comprehensive lecture covers everything you need to know to get started as a working actor in Oklahoma and beyond. Learn what headshots should look like--who takes them and who prints them; what a resume should look like-- including what should and SHOULD NOT be mentioned. Learn the job opportunities available in this market and markets close by. Find out who the talent agents are and learn the local casting directors. Learn how it works."

Learn common mistakes made while interviewing for an agent as well as warning signs to look for, how to get representation outside of Oklahoma, and learn his new Top 10 Mistakes Made in the Audition Room.

But most importantly, Freihofer stressed, this workshop covers how both beginning and advanced actors alike need to market themselves to get ahead of the competition. It also gives tips on how to get to the top of their agent's call list and what every actor should do on a daily and weekly basis. Finally, it covers the scams that some agents and would-be talent scouts perpetrate on hopefuls. Learn how not to be taken by the clever promises.

"This workshop is invaluable for any actor wishing to launch a career in commercials, television or film," he said. "And there is plenty of time to have your questions ANSWERED once and for all by a working professional you CAN trust in the industry."

This workshop includes an informative 15-page handout with sample resumes, useful stories, important contact information and more.

Freihofer has worked in the entertainment industry as an actor, theatre director, theatre producer, acting teacher and casting director. He has appeared in motion pictures, network television and national commercials, and is an active member of the Screen Actors Guild. His film appearances include "O", "Eye of God" and "Return to Sender", among others, with a network television appearance on "Walker Texas Ranger."

Since 1996 he has taught acting and auditioning techniques privately, as well as guest lecturing in high schools and universities as well as film festivals and theatre conferences. He has long been associated with the Oklahoma Summer Arts Institute, adjudicating auditions every year since 1996, and currently serves as the chair of the Theatre Advisory Panel. In early 2004 he launched Freihofer Casting. In just a short time, Freihofer has quickly become the leading casting director in the state of Oklahoma with several feature films, national and regional commercials and cable television credits on his resume. He recently completed casting the film "Wisteria: The Story of Albert Fish" that filmed in Guthrie, OK in late spring. Other casting credits include the Oklahoma sequences for the film "Elizabethtown", starring Orlando Bloom and directed by Cameron Crowe, "Return to Sender" with Aidan Quinn, Kelly Preston and Connie Nielson, and national commercials for Toyota and all commercials currently running for The Oklahoma Lottery. More information and credits are available on the website http://www.freihofercasting.com.

This class will fill up quickly. Book your slot TODAY and begin your professional career in acting. Cost is $60, including the 15-page handout. Parents of minors may attend--and are encouraged to do so-- at no additional cost. Payment is expected in advance to secure a slot in the class. Refunds will not be given within 24 hours of the start of the workshop. To register for the class, call 405.321.3660 or email Chris@freihofercasting.com

(The presence of a casting director does not guarantee an audition)