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The Art of Auditioning: From Self-Tape to Set

Using unique tools from the Gerry Grennell Method, this course is designed to develop the actor’s ability to prepare and deliver sophisticated, emotionally truthful auditions for film and television, with particular emphasis on self-taping, persona…

Duration

6 Weeks

Format

Part-Time

Class Size

10 Max

Next Intake

November 2026

The Art of Auditioning: From Self-Tape to Set

About this Class

About
this Course

Using unique tools from the Gerry Grennell Method, this course is designed to develop the actor’s ability to prepare and deliver sophisticated, emotionally truthful auditions for film and television, with particular emphasis on self-taping, persona preparation, and working under professional audition conditions.

Curriculum

What we cover
in this course

01

Break down an audition script quickly and effectively

02

Prepare without becoming over-rehearsed

03

Create a compelling persona understanding

04

Taking notes and adjusting performances through direction

05

Produce professional-quality self-tapes including eyelines, framing, camera position.

06

Handle emotional and technically demanding scenes

07

Audition for different genres and formats

08

Understand what casting directors are actually looking for

09

Deliver a second take that genuinely offers something different

Course Information

The details

Dates

Starting the week of Nov 1st.

Schedule

Thursday 1-4pm

Location

West Hollywood, CA. All sessions in person.

Class Size

Max 10 students per class.

Tuition

$750

Application

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to a brief conversation with the admissions team. Accepted
students will be asked to pay a deposit to secure their place. The remainder is due 14 days prior
to the start date.

Note on Student Placement

We curate these sessions to ensure every actor in the room is at the same level of focus and
professional readiness.

Note on Waitlist

If the current intake is full, wherever possible we will endeavor to add another workshop to meet
demand.

Note on Curriculum

All modules are distilled directly from our one year full time conservatory course curriculum.

Frequently
asked.

No. All curriculum is overseen by Gerry Grennell, and taught solely by our select group of tutors specifically certified in the Gerry Grennell Method ™

No. We assess applicants based on their level of ability and potential alone and do not require specific credits or qualifications.

No, just bring yourself.

No. To protect the creative process, we maintain a ‘Closed Set’ policy. This ensures our actors feel safe to take risks without the pressure of an outside audience.

Instead try our ‘Intro to Gerry Grennell Method’ workshop.

No. We use the camera for intensive real-time analysis. The footage is often experimental and unpolished. To maintain the integrity of this private “lab”, we do not release class material for external use or reels.

No, all classes are in-person and experiential.

Yes, many actors return as the information is dense and evolves with the actor’s own experience.

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