Modeling Workshops - Runway Fashion Troup

This workshop offers training for models of all ages. These weekend workshop intensives run all day Saturday and Sunday. The focus is upon the "Business of the Business of Modeling", learning the do's and dont's of modeling in the various categories and markets (runway, fashion, lifestyle, commercial print, catalogue, swim wear, and so forth). The workshops contribute to developing increased confidence, poise, and self-esteem.

Make-Up Training

This is an excellent class for ages 12 and up. You will learn through classroom instruction the many shapes of faces, eyes, chins and lips. Licensed Make-Up Artist will instruct you on proper application of make-up for your best finished look. They begin with skin care, proceed with application and even have an expert teach you nutrition for healthier skin, hair and body. Occasionally, this class will also have featured Cosmetic Surgeons and estheticians as part of their program. This class will teach you updated techniques you can use on yourself or others. Many models get their first breaks as make-up artist.

Photo Movement

This fun and exciting class teaches you to react to the camera using techniques to bring out your best features and camouflage others. You will learn to express emotion comfortably in front of the camera. You will see video proofs of your simulated photo sessions. You will learn the what, when and where's of posing in an actual studio.

On Camera Auditioning

This workshop is a weekend intensive that covers 10 different types of auditions encountered in television and film. Course elements include learning name slates, full slates, character slates, marking, framing, cold readings, hot readings, audition preparation, reading for commercials, reading for television and film, monologues, improvisation, character break downs, voice-over auditions, auditioning for animation and industry terminology. Actual auditions are typically done for current projects at the end of the course.

Animation Voice-Over Training

This is a weekend workshop intensive that teaches techniques for doing animated voices for cartoon television series, animated features and commercials. The course is taught by the head writer of the new animation series Smooze and Terrible Twos.

On Camera Advanced Performance/Scene Studies

This is a weekend workshop intensive concentrating on scene studies, character development, improvisation and technique for serious film television actors who want to improve their skills.

On Camera Private Tutoring

Instead of, or in addition to, on camera workshops, private one-on-one tutoring/drama coaching is available. Many students use this to enhance their skills or to prepare for auditions. Tutoring is $50 per hour.

Certified Stunt Fighting Workshop

Periodically held at Casting America locations, Jerry Alan, regional president of the Florida Motion Picture and Television Association, and a stunt man with over 3 decades in the business (3 James Bond movies, 39 episodes of "Bonanza", "Gun Smoke", "Mod Squad", "Cop and a Half",). Jerry has performed in numerous other films and television shows, provides training to enter the stunt world for T.V., film, and live action. Call for dates. The single weekend, 2 day, 16 hour "crash course" cost is $345 if paid at the door and $295 if prepaid at least 3 days in advance.