Compost Productions introduces The Audition Challenge!
Inspired by the real life world of voiceover, Compost Productions is putting a twist on the normally stressful audition process. The Audition Challenge is an auditioning exercise to help actors learn to let loosen up and relax during the audition process, while also getting a feel for what the client is actually hearing and looking for.
The Audition Challenge takes The Voiceover Doctor's teachings of self direction and analyzation and puts it to the test as well as allowing you to get to know your fellow actors and a surprise guest (THIS MONTH's GUEST A REAL CASTING DIRECTOR!)
Here's how it works:
Everyone shows up to the Compost Productions studio for a mock audition. You will find your name on a list along with a script for you to audition for. You will then prepare for the audition as you normally would prepare at any audition.
When your name is called you will go into the studio with the doctor and he will direct the audition. You will be given the opportunity to do 2 to 3 takes and the best take will be kept.
You will then go back out to the lobby to enjoy a nice slice of pizza and a cold beer/soda and mingle with the other participants (this is a great way to meet new friends and complain about the business. Trade stories about who's agent sucks and who's doesn't. Just like a real audition) After everyone has had a chance to give their best audition and the pizza and beer are gone we will assemble in the studio and listen to all the auditions for that night.
Everyone gets a chance to hear what their audition sounds like compared to everyone else's audition. (You'll be surprised by the variety of voices and the wide range that a client gets to hear)
3 winners will be chosen and awarded prizes! "Competitors Vote", "Dr.'s Pick" and the big one "Client's Choice" (Guest Judge)
This workout is designed to show people how random winning the job can be. You'll notice that it usually comes down to a matter of opinion. Hopefully this evening will result in people being much more relaxed when they go in to a real audition situation knowing that they made strong choices and that all they need to do is have a good time. (In the booth and in the lobby).
Auditioning should be a good time! As a voiceover actor you get to do what you love everyday! If you loosen up and do what you do, you will understand how easy this can be, if you let it.
Nine times out of ten they are looking for you to just be YOU! (We want a "real person", casual, conversational.)
The Audition Challenge supports the vo doc's teachings that clients usually don't know what they want until they hear it! If you go into the booth with strong choices and some flexibility. Chances are you'll walk out of the booth satisfied with what you did. After that, it's just a matter of deciding where you want to go have lunch!
Give us a call and take the challenge. We look forward to hearing from you.
To sign up:
Go to compostproductions.com. Find the "payments" button at the top of the home page. Find the poster of The Audition Challenge and directly underneath that poster is the payment button. Click on the payment button. Pay the money. That secures your spot in the class. See you on August 30th.
Sincerely,
Bill Holmes
The Voiceover Doctor
