"I am incredibly grateful to Sasha for the remarkable work he did with my 11-year-old daughter, Owethu. From the very first session, Sasha's ability to connect with Owethu was evident. He not only helped her navigate through her monologue with confidence but also significantly improved her acting skills. Sasha's expertise truly shone as he guided Owethu through her audition scenes, preparing her thoroughly for casting calls. His dedication and talent as an acting coach are unparalleled. We wholeheartedly recommend Sasha to anyone in search of an exceptional acting coach. Thank you, Sasha, for making a real difference in Owethu's acting journey!"
Owethu Dube (parent)
An audition is a job interview for which you must prepare. At Sasha’s Workshop I will help you get ready for your audition. Breakdown your scene with you and develop your character. Record and edit your self-taped audition.
When you prepare for your audition it is important to realize that there’s more to the scene than just finding your character. It is important to understand the situation that your character is in along with the given circumstances. As actors, we don’t just play characters, we play characters in given circumstances. We make certain choices for our actions depending on the situation we are in.
Proportion is another important factor. You need to know what’s over the top, how much is too much and how much is too little. Depending on the situation proportion may vary. Understanding your character is absolutely necessary. It is most important to understand what your saying and why your saying it.
At Sasha’s Workshop I will help you answer these 7 most important questions. Show you how to find and develop your character. Teach you how to do research for your role and how to strengthen your improvisation skills.
A self-tape is an audition that’s filmed by the actor and sent to the casting director electronically. Usually, the casting director provides the sides, character description, and audition instructions along with a deadline. It is then up to the actor to record and edit the footage and provide it to the casting director by the given deadline. In case of a dialogue, the actor must also find a reader for scene that’s recorded.
A self-tape may seem like extra work for the actor, but there are a lot of benefits as well. Self-tapes allow a more flexible time frame for delivering your audition. Instead of booking time off work to attend a walk-in audition, which usually happens during the workday, you can now record it at a time that fits your schedule. Also, you have more time to concentrate and record as many times as needed to select and submit the best take. You also get to keep a copy of your footage, which you can watch and analyze at home. This is a great way to learn and improve.
Proper lighting plays a key factor when recording an audition. Close-ups are often requested by casting directors and it’s always a good idea to have a bright, crisp, HD quality recording.
Sasha’s Workshop uses professional lighting, recording and editing equipment.
