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Acting 101

Course Level: Beginner
Duration: 6 Hrs 52 Min
Total Videos: 17 On-demand Videos

Course Description

If you’re aiming to step in front of the camera and build a thriving acting career, this Acting 101 for Adults course is your launchpad. Perfect for beginners and seasoned performers alike, it delivers practical skills, real‑world techniques, and a clear path to auditions and roles.

Actor Aaron Jackson guides you through a proven approach to acting that blends warmups, scene work, and audition strategy with essential marketing know‑how. You’ll learn the core tools for presenting yourself confidently—resume, headshot, demo reel, and online presence—so you can stand out in local markets and in Hollywood alike.

In this online acting course, you’ll gain techniques you can apply immediately: crafting compelling monologues, scene study that builds momentum, and audition methods that increase your call‑back potential. The program covers the fundamentals of building a career basics for actors beginners, from preparing for auditions to understanding how agents and casting calls fit into your plan.

What you’ll take away is more than technique. You’ll finish with a tangible set of capabilities you can rely on in every audition: a polished resume, a compelling headshot and demo reel, an efficient warm‑up routine, and a practical approach to marketing yourself effectively in a competitive industry. The course also dives into local market acting tips to help you navigate regional opportunities without losing sight of broader goals.

By the end, you’ll be able to approach auditions with confidence, study scenes like a professional, and present a complete, marketable toolkit that supports ongoing work as a working actor. This is your clear, actionable path from first performance to regular auditions and growing opportunities.

  • Develop a polished resume and compelling headshot aligned with your career goals
  • Build a strong demo reel and an online presence that attracts attention
  • Master audition techniques and scene study to improve call‑backs
  • Apply local market strategies while keeping sight of national opportunities

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Included In This Course

Module 1 - Professional Acting

  •    1.1 Introduction
  •    1.2 Backstory
  •    1.3 The Toolbox
  •    1.4 Agents and Managers
  •    1.5 Knowing Your Type and Marketability Part 1
  •    1.6 Knowing Your Type and Marketability Part 2
  •    1.7 Audition Preparation
  •    1.8 Commercial Auditioning Part 1
  •    1.9 Commercial Auditioning Part 2
  •    1.10 Character Analysis and Breakdowns Part 1
  •    1.11 Character Analysis and Breakdowns Part 2
  •    1.12 Basic Slating
  •    1.13 Preparing a Monologue
  •    1.14 SAG-AFTRA and Casting
  •    1.15 Once You Get the Job
  •    1.16 Conclusion
  •    1.17 Contact Information