a-z commercial technique
LEVEL 1
Our 6-week commercial foundation class for actors who have not booked more than 20 jobs, or for actors wanting to learn all of Judy's invaluable booking techniques. Each week is devoted to a different type of Commercial Audition. Actors work multiple times a night. And a bonus, branding with image consultant, Tom Burke, attends the final class and gives feedback on your headshots.
Also, an agent or manager attends the final class and sees you work.
Taught by various teachers, including "Favorite On-Camera Teacher" Judy Kain.
Judy’s book, “I Booked It!” is required for this class.
MONDAYS
August 25 - October 6 (No class on September 1)
6 classes- $449
6:00-9:00 pm PST
Ages 18+
Improv for commercials
Level 2
Learn how to master buttons and begin each scene with a launch, and discover how to put your stamp on the copy to stand out at commercial auditions!
This is a commercial class focused on improvising. The only place you are asked to improvise in this business is at commercial auditions, and nowadays it is expected! Find your personality and unique voice in commercials. Work every week to build confidence.
With LISA FREDRICKSON, Acclaimed Commercial Booker, Improv Teacher at IMPRO/CAL Lutheran University, & Improv performing member
Tuesdays
September 9-October 7
5 Classes - $260
7:00-9:30 pm PST
AGES 18+
*Must have taken A-Z Commercial Technique or have preapproval from Judy Kain.
Master the Commercial self-tape
Level 3
This commercial class is all about delivering a winning self-tape! Every week, you will be sending in a tape. The class focuses on specifics, both technically and creatively, to be seen in the best light. A casting professional & agent, or manager attends the final class.
Judy’s book, “I Booked It!” is required for this class.
Wednesdays
October 15 - November 5
4 Classes - $299
7:00p-10:00 pm PST
AGES 18+
*Must have taken the A-Z Commercial Class or Commercial Improv Class, have two years of commercial experience, and or pre-approval from Judy required.
Commercial casting intensive
Level 4
The Advanced Commercial Class is unique in that each week, a Casting Professional is online watching your work. They will offer redirects to you specifically, not only getting a chance to see your work/talent, but also for you to get feedback from them in real-time.
We will continue to work on copy specifics and confidence-building after each CD callback session.
wednesdays
September 3-September 24
4 Classes - $399
7:00 - 10:00 pm PST
*When signing up for this class, you are stating you have completed one of the following prerequisites: 1) having an agent referral, 2) having 2 years of commercial audition experience, 3) having teacher approval, 4) having completed the A-Z Commercial Technique Class.
