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THE GAMEPLAN

Unit 1 – 4 Easy Step Audition System

Outcome:

In this first month you will learn a rock solid 4 step systematic to approach ANY audition as well as a clear and practical strategy for dealing with nerves. DON’T FORGET! If you complete all the lessons as you go forward, you will open up bonus boxes in certain units inviting you to submit self tape material for feedback!!

You will also learn:
  • How to define ‘acting’ in such a way that you can physically and practically access it more easily every time
  • The essential building blocks of any truthful performance
  • Who Shakespeare was and how his writing was and is accessible to anyone (that includes you!)
  • How to recognise and understand ‘Shakespeare’s verse’ immediately

You will find the following video links and resources for this unit by scrolling down this page to the bottom, please watch and practice at your convenience:

Watch all videos – Gameplan Unit 1

8 Steps

  • Watch The Audition Key video – Principle 1
  • Watch The Audition Key video – Principle 2
  • Watch The Audition Key video – Principle 3
  • Watch The Audition Key video – Principle 4
  • Watch the ‘Complete Actor’s Toolkit’ – Module 1 – video 1
  • Watch the ‘Complete Actor’s Toolkit’ – Module 1 – video 2
  • Watch ‘Owning Shakespeare’ – Module 1 – video 1
  • Watch ‘Owning Shakespeare’ – Module 1 – video 2

To officially complete each lesson & unlock the next unit and Self Tape Challenges:

  • Complete the lesson in one sitting (timings are stated on each video – allow ten extra minutes for practical play on each one)
  • Please watch each lesson right to the very end

Complete Actors Toolkit - Module 1

What Is Acting? (13.34)


2. Action (10.04)

Owning Shakespeare - Module 1

1. The Pragmatic Playwright Principle (17.03)

Download lesson 1 text


2. The Verse (22.30)