I am working and coaching from my home office. If you’re feeling a little rusty or just want a practice session, now might be a good time to schedule a coaching. Whether you need monologue, audition or self-tape prep “there’s no tomorrow like today”. If you are re-inventing yourself or just want to “dust off” your skill set, this is where to start. Zoom coaching is $60 per hour.
Our upcoming 4-week evening class will give you the opportunity to feel confident at your next audition. Payment options are Pay Pal and Venmo, under The Register tab on this site.
Commercials and Corporate Videos
Tuesdays, June 15, 2021 – July 6, 2021 from 7:00pm – 9:30pm
We will work with a variety of copy and scripts during class. How to Slate, cold reading, self-tape auditions, sources of work will all be covered in class. We will discuss your headshot and resume and how to market yourself in this market and others. Students will rehearse and be evaluated during class. Each student will be recorded in class. Class size is limited to 8. Cost of class is $500 for 4 weeks.
In addition to teaching and coaching privately by Zoom, I also teach 6 week on-camera classes for Theatre Lab and Shakespeare Education. Please check their websites for new and continuing classes.
Theatre Lab classes are:
Getting Started in Film and TV, Acting in Close Up and On-Camera Scene Study
REGISTER AT:: www.theatrelab.org
EMAIL: contact@theatrelab.org
Classes for Shakespeare Education are:
Acting On-Camera and On-Camera Scene Study.
EMAIL: Web_Admin@ShakespeareTheatre.org
If you are looking for ways to sharpen your skills, check out the one-day workshops offered by
The Actors Center
www.actorscenter.org
ONE-DAY TELEPROMPTER TRAINING with BRENNA McDONOUGH
DATE: Sunday, TBA
TIME:
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
This one day class will give the actor the teleprompter skills needed at their next audition and on-camera job. Each participant will work on-camera throughout the afternoon with a variety of copy. Everyone will receive individual evaluation as well as suggestions for practicing their skills prior to auditions and jobs.
The goal of this class is to give each participant the opportunity to work with an over-the-lens teleprompter and professional teleprompter operator. This provides everyone with a “real time” experience while learning this important technique. When participants leave class they will be able to market themselves as “TelePrompTer Ready.”
Class will be held at
ON-CAMERA TRAINING:
2426 Linden Lane, second floor
Silver Spring
MD 20910
Please park in front of our building or the red
building next door.
There is also parking in the lot over the
bridge on the left at the museum.
Cost of class is $125
Pay Pal
option at Registration Tab
Venmo @Brenna-McDonough-1
ON-CAMERA TRAINING
Intermediate Class
DATE: TBA
TIME: 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
This is a 4-week intermediate on-camera class. We will extensively cover Commercials, Industrials, Film Scenes and Monologues. This is not a beginner class; it is designed for those with some on-camera experience and who are actively auditioning. This class will greatly benefit the working actor. The goal is to emphasize the strengths of each actor in a “real time” audition. These skills are beneficial for either live or self-taped auditions.
Each class is 2 hours long. Be prepared to work and fully participate weekly. All student’s work will be recorded on-camera and evaluated for possible ways to improve. Dress comfortably and be ready to move.
Cost of class for the four-week session is $400.
Cash, Check, PayPal and Venmo accepted.
PayPal option on the
Registration page
-Syllabus-
Week One -
Commercials
Commercial copy will be used in class and each actor
will be given time to “create” their own story with the copy -
building a better story with honest commitment and conversational
reality. Working with a partner, and without text will also be
explored in this class.
Week Two - Industrials
Industrials, training
films and corporate videos are the bulk of the work offered to
actors in the DMV. Corporate dress is recommended for this week, and
we will sharpen confident delivery to the camera. Teleprompter and
Ear Prompter skills will be discussed. These tools are essential for
being hired for on-camera narrations, and expected skill sets in the
D.C. market.
Week Three- Film Scenes
Students will be assigned a
partner and a scene at the end of week two, you will be encouraged
to work with your partner outside of class. This class will be
designed to prepare you for film auditions and working with a
partner, whether you are self-taping your audition or working with a
“live” reader.
Week Four - Monologues
Students are expected to
prepare a monologue from theater or film. Actors must choose their
own monologues. Keep in mind - choose a monologue that means
something to you emotionally. Do not choose iconic or signature
monologues. Pick something you connect with that resonates for you.
Try to use new or lesser-known material, and not a tried and true
piece. I encourage you to stretch the boundaries of choice. Film,
stage, a favorite passage in a book, song lyrics are possible
choices. Go beyond your type and comfort zone. This is a safe place
to try something new. It will benefit you and your classmates to
challenge yourselves.
Get the Audition, Get the Callback, Get the
Job!
COST: 4 week class is $400 LOCATION: On Camera Training Studio at 2426 Linden Lane, Silver Spring, MD 20910
ACTING ON-CAMERA
LOCATION: Shakespeare Theatre
516 8th Street SE, Washington, DC
20004
All classes for the Shakespeare Theatre are held on Zoom. There are day and evening classes available.
MORE INFO: www.shakespearetheatre.org
EMAIL: Web_Admin@ShakespeareTheatre.org
GETTING STARTED IN FILM and TV
LOCATION: Theatre Lab
733 8th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001
All classes for the Theatre Lab are held on Zoom. There are day and evening classes available.
REGISTER AT:: www.theatrelab.org
EMAIL: contact@theatrelab.org
INTRO TO ACTING FOR THE CAMERA
LOCATION: Theatre Lab
733 8th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001
All classes for the Theatre Lab are held on Zoom. There are day and evening classes available.
MORE INFO: www.theatrelab.org
EMAIL: contact@theatrelab.org
If you are looking for ways to sharpen your skills,
check out the one-day workshops offered by
The Actors Center
www.actorscenter.org
PRIVATE COACHING
Private coaching can be arranged
at your convenience.
Coaching can also be arranged by your
location. Please call Brenna at
301.257.5543 to schedule.
or email
brennamcdonough@gmail.com
NOTE: Inclement Weather Policy
On Camera Training classes are cancelled if local area schools, businesses and government agencies are also closed. Please call Brenna if you are unsure of classes being cancelled or postponed. 301-257-5543.
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