East West Players

COURSE DESCRIPTION: 

This class is designed to help actors develop a new method of looking at auditions with themselves in mind, working with materials instead of against them to achieve the best possible outcomes. This concept is more important than ever with the increased number of self tape auditions. This 6 week course includes the history of casting, analyzing how casting looks at materials and how to present the actor professionally and concisely, followed by multiple mock auditions in commercials, co-stars, and guest star level auditions.  Topics also include understanding the difference between auditioning for larger roles vs day player roles, formatting resumes, and how to take great headshots.  This is a show business class that requires some training in breaking down scripts and materials.  Actors will be expected to be able to learn materials and sides quickly and come to class prepared to share their rehearsals/performances.  Homework will include both written work and self tape auditions, about 1-2 hours per week outside of class.

MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR: 

Kenzo Lee is a working actor in Los Angeles with 45+ national commercials and 20+ network television credits including recent appearances on NBCs hit show St. Denis. He opened The Actor’s Therapy to help actors deal with the pitfalls of self-tapes and remote auditions in this new auditioning landscape. He specializes in working with actors to lock in their castable brands and types, and to make sure those shine through every audition.  His clients include multiple series recurring actors and actors auditioning currently for series regular and leading actor roles.

COVID-19 Policy: 

Students must be fully vaccinated. 

Refunds and Cancellations: 

We understand that not all classes work out and that emergencies happen. If a cancellation were to occur either before or after the class, we will issue a full refund, minus credit card processing fees (3% of the cost). If a cancellation occurs after the second course, 10% of the course cost will be deducted from the total, in addition to the 3% credit card processing fee. 

If an emergency occurs that makes it so that the student is unable to finish the course, EWP and the student will discuss best steps for moving forward