Stan's classes replicate the actual audition experience and are designed to teach and solidify those specific skills that will consistently result in successful readings - making choices, expanding emotional range, engaging the actor’s imagination, learning solid, dependable technique.
Audition scripts are derived from actual TV and film scripts that cover a wide range of styles. All 2-person scenes, commercial copy, and monologues are emailed to actors in advance of the classes, allowing adequate time to prepare and rehearse.
Roles are assigned with consideration of appropriate casting but also to stretch the actors in challenging directions.Following the initial readings, actors work with Stan on specifics: defining beats, explicit character choices, playing precise objectives, believability, emotional grounding, spontaneity, improvisational skills.
Video recordings of their work are emailed to actors after each class for review.
