AUDITION FOR THE SHENANIGATORS IMPROV TROUPE! **By Invitation Only** 

  • ONCE A WEEK (Saturdays)

  • 3 TIMES A MONTH

  • ONE HOUR A WEEK

  • INVITE ONLY : to be considered,
    Send audition via wetransfer.com to classes@starualreadyr.com

  • SUBMISSION DEADLINE is May 6th at 5pm.

  • Online via ZOOM | POSSIBLE MEET UPS

If you have ever done Improv you know how fun and freeing it can be.  Well, we are taking it a step further to expand your imaginations into Long Form and have created an Elite Improv Troupe!  In this 4 month Spring offering you will:

  • Become a MEMBER OF AN ELITE LONG FORM IMPROV TROUPE THAT CREATES FUN, ENGAGING, CHARACTER DRIVEN UNSCRIPTED Improvised STORIES THAT WILL BE PRODUCED & PUBLISHED on social platforms!

  • EXPLORE World Building fully flushed out character work and choices.  What kind of story do we want to tell? 

  • LOCK IN the Core Elements of IMPROV!  Listening & reacting! Ensemble building and expanding your extraordinary storytelling abilities! 

  • ENDOWMENTS! Learn how opinions, assumptions, and emotions lead to the story.

  • SOCIAL MEDIA PERFORMANCES applying all lessons and producing stories for social media viewing.

LED BY: KELLY BASHAR | Working Professional Actress, Improviser, Writer, and teacher.

COLLEGE PREP SERIES : 

Mastering Your Monologues with Ball State Acting Professor, André Garner

  • JULY 25th, 2021

  • 10A-1P  PST

  • AGE: HIGH SCHOOL + PARENTS 

  • INTERNATIONALLY ONLINE VIA ZOOM

Get one-on-one coaching and feedback on your monologues with Broadway Alumni and Professor of Acting at Ball State University, André Garner. 

IN OUR MASTERCLASS YOU WILL: 

  • Get Insights on how to prepare a Successful College Prescreen & Live Audition.  

  • Strengthen your Acting choices and agility. 

  • Learn how to have your auditions stand out from the rest!  

  • Gain insider information on Ball State and other BA & BFA Programs. 

  • Q & A : Parents and Guardians Welcome!  

AGENT  INTENSIVE with ALYSA BRENNAN 

from Paloma Model & Talent

  • MAY 6th, 2021 

  • 5:30-7:30PM PST

  • FOR YOUTH (ages 6-20)

  • ONLINE VIA ZOOM

In our Agent Intensive you’ll learn…

  • * HOW to get an Agent and personal representation

  • * Why agent SUBMISSIONS are different than your submissions and why it’s important to have an agent on your team. 

  • * WHAT do Agents look for?

  • * The in’s and out’s of SHOWBIZ and understanding the big picture

  • * Where are ACTOR OPPORTUNITIES

  • * What is currently happening in the biz and with SUBMISSIONS

  • * PERSONAL COACHINGS (GUARANTEED to the FIRST 10 SIGNUPS)!

    • Alysa will engage ALL students in the class during the workshop. The first 10 to sign up are guaranteed a spot to receive coaching on their scenes.  Those who sign up after the first 10 enrolled but are still interested in working one-on-one with Alysa, additional names will be pulled from a hat to do their scene, so sign up early!  You do not have to put your name in the hat to participate and get value from the class. 

Whether you’re just starting out or are looking to take your career to the next level, you’re probably filled with many questions about getting an Agent and/or Manager.  What’s the difference?  Do you need both?  It can be confusing and overwhelming.  During our Q&A session, Alysa will guide you through all your pressing questions!  She will be coaching scenes and working one on one with participants.  Learn firsthand where the business is headed as we transition out of the pandemic and what the new “normal” is going to look like.  

Parents & guardians are welcome to join our Q&A section of the intensive!

  • Build SOLID TECHNIQUES and a foundation on how to Master your scenes and sides.   

  • Explore how to CRAFT YOUR SCENE and how to understand the writer’s intentions. .  Learn the importance of THE ARCH of the scene and how to CREATE CHARACTERS truthfully.  

  • Working with your scene partner and understanding the importance of  TIMING, FOCUS, LISTENING, REACTING and TAKING DIRECTION.  

  • SHOWCASE PERFORMANCE! Push yourself to TAKE RISKS and BUILD CONFIDENCE to perform your scenes & sides so you can Knock Them out of the Park!

SCENE STUDY CLASS WITH SCOTT DREIER

4 WEEKS—

  • APRIL 5 | 12 | 19 | 26 

  • MONDAYS |  4-6 PM PST

  • YOUTH AGES 11+ 

  • VIA ZOOM

MANAGER  INTENSIVE WITH KATHERINE BIRCHMORE from Tandm Talent Management

  • MARCH 25th, 2021

  • 5:30-7:30PM PST

  • FOR YOUTH & ADULTS

  • ONLINE VIA ZOOM

In our Manager Intensive you will learn…

  • HOW to get a Manager and personal representation

  • What is currently happening in the biz and with SUBMISSIONS

  • LEARN Multicam vs Singlecam scripts analogy and how it impacts your audition

  • WHAT do Talent Managers look for?

  • The in’s and out’s of SHOWBIZ and understanding the big picture

  • PERSONAL COACHINGS (GUARANTEED to the FIRST 10 SIGNUPS)!

    • Katherine will engage ALL students in the class throughout. Those who are interested in working one-on-one with Katherine, additional names from the hat will be pulled to utilize those students and their acting examples for topics he will cover in class.  You do not have to put your name in the hat to participate and get value from the class. 

Whether you’re just starting out or are looking to take your career to the next level, you’re probably filled with many questions about getting a Manager and/or Agent.  What’s the difference?  Do you need both?  It can be confusing and overwhelming. Katherine will guide you through all your pressing questions, coach you in your scene, and learn firsthand where the business is headed inside this pandemic.

ANIMATION VOICE-OVER 4 WEEK INTENSIVE WITH JENNA LEA ROSEN

4 WEEK SESSION—

  • Sundays | 11 - 1 PM PST

  • February  28th

  • March 7th, 14th & 21st

  • Ages 7-18

  • Online via ZOOM

“Are there voices in your head?”

  • TRAIN WITH THE BEST!  Jenna started doing Voice-overs at the age of 11 and has voiced multiple Disney Characters and animated shows such as the Emmy Award winning series Sofia the First, Elena of Avalor, Fancy Nancy, DuckTales, and many others. Jenna, now 22, is also a successful session singer and has worked on the soundtracks for Descendents 3, Love Simon, Evil, The Last Tycoon, and several exciting upcoming projects! 

  • Be trained in Creating ANIMATION CHARACTERS, STUDIO SINGING, and VOICE MATCHING!

  • Learn DIFFERENT STYLES of VO work and how to EFFECTIVELY PREPARE your script for the specific style you’re auditioning for.  

  • FIND YOUR VOCAL IDENTITY.  What your strengths and niches are that will have you stand out from the rest! 

  • CREATE ORIGINAL DISTINCT CHARACTERS using techniques to adapt and find your unique sound and style!

  • WHAT DOES IT TAKE?  Jenna will take you through the ins and outs of what it takes to be a working Voice-over actor. 

  • Tips on HOW TO WIN THEM OVER and BUILD RELATIONSHIPS in the tight knit community of voice-overs.  

Have the Insider's Scoop on HOW TO BREAK INTO THE BIZ! Jenna will share with you how she’s had so much success at such a young age and how you too can have a career in voice acting.

CHARACTER BUILDING + LONG FORM IMPROV  WITH KELLY BASHAR

4 WEEK SESSION—

  • Mondays | 3:30-5:30 PM PST

  • February  15th  | 22nd  March 1 | 8

  • Ages 10-17

  • Online via ZOOM

In our 4 week playground you will:

  • CREATE Fully Flushed out characters that will Free You Up physically & mentally as an actor.    

  • DEVELOP C.O.R.E. FUNDAMENTALS - character, relationship, objective, environment.

  • PERFORM + EXPAND your Storytelling through unscripted Theatre.   

  • MAKING BRAVE STRONG CHARACTER CHOICES in ALL your acting!   

  • BUILD CONFIDENCE in making creative, confident choices not only your acting and performing opportunities, but in life! 

  • LEARN Narrative Improv: how make your partner look good, and that “mistakes” are gifts!  

LED BY: KELLY BASHAR | Working Professional Actress, Improviser, Writer, and Professional Improv instructor.

“Where’s my Mic?” AUDIO SOUND WEBINAR WITH DISNEY SOUND ENGINEER,  GABRIELLE FISHER

  • FEBRUARY 20TH, 2021

  • FOR:  ALL AGES

  • 10AM - 12PM PST

  • ONLINE VIA ZOOM

Are you feeling frustrated and ‘tech challenged’ on how to maneuver effectively through your Zoom Singing and Voice-over auditions?  Then YOU NEED THIS CLASS!  Since the majority of Musical Theatre, Voice Over, TV and Film auditions are being done from home now, you have got to have COMPETITIVE EQUIPMENT & SKILLS!  This webinar will take you step by step through the process of having amazing sound & video, plus help you troubleshoot and answer all your ‘techy’ questions.  

  • * Get  information on the different SOUND EQUIPMENT you need to to have optimum success. 

  • * Feel EMPOWERED with your technology so you can have competitive auditions with ease.  

  • * How to properly SET UP all your technical components for success! Whether you are operating on an ipad, iphone, mac or pc. 

  • * TROUBLESHOOT!  Ask questions about your current equipment and what equipment you may need to enhance your sound!

LED BY: Gabrielle Fisher | Sound Technician Disneyland Resort

SHOWBIZ SHOPTALK 

  • DECEMBER 13th, 2020

  • 10AM - 12PM PST

  • ONLINE VIA ZOOM

Many of you have reached out wanting to know how to transition into TV, Film and/or Commercial work but are FEELING LOST on how or where to EFFECTIVELY get started.  Maybe you’re wondering if you have what it takes to be successful #crosstrained diverse performer? Well, THIS WORKSHOP IS FOR YOU!!  Join noted Hollywood acting coach, Broadway Alumni, and working professional on-camera actress Shauna Markey as we take an in-depth look at what it really takes to be a performer (or parent of a performer) who turns your dreams into reality!

  • Find out about all the different TOOLS needed to get started and to succeed in show business and what LA & Hollywood requires.

  • Who do you need on your young actors TEAM? Agent vs. Manager.. or both? How and where do you find a good one? And how do you know they’re really working for you?

  • How to use the INTERNET and SOCIAL MEDIA safely and effectively to make sure your young actor succeeds?

  • GETTING THE JOBS. Where are the auditions? And what can you do to better increase the odds of bookin’?

  • Yay! YOU BOOKED THE JOB!! Now what?!? What to look out for and be aware of when your actor gets the job plus tips and tricks on how to keep them bookin’ more!

“Being cast as “the mom” in TV, Film, and Commercials has not only given me the opportunity to see and know first hand exactly what’s expected of kids & young adults on the set, but also to develop an effective technique on how to prepare young actors to have strong, competitive auditions!” 

— Shauna Markey  

VOICE-OVER INTENSIVE

WITH MELISSA DISNEY

  • OCTOBER 27th, 2020

  • 4PM - 6PM PST

  • ONLINE VIA ZOOM

IN OUR VOICE-OVER INTENSIVE YOU WILL… 

  • TRAIN WITH THE BEST!  Melissa Disney is a 3-TIME EMMY NOMINATED Voice-over Actress and has booked hundreds of Animated, Promo, and Commercial VO Jobs! 

  • Have the Insider's Scoop on HOW TO BREAK INTO THE BIZ!

  • WHAT DOES IT TAKE?  Melissa will host a Q&A section.

  • DEVELOP YOUR CHARACTER LIBRARY

  • Learn DIFFERENT STYLES of VO work  

  • WHAT IS A DEMO?

  • LISTENING from your Imagination .

  • How to make the booth your ‘sandbox’ of PLAY and CREATION 

  • What the best AT HOME EQUIPMENT is that is needed   

  • Tips on HOW TO WIN THEM OVER and BUILD RELATIONSHIPS  

Melissa Disney is a 3-Time EMMY Nominated Actress, credits include Live Announcer for the Oscars, Emmys, Billboard Music Awards, plus promos for NFL, ABC, CBS, & FOX.  Animation credits include Ginger Foutley on Nickelodeon’s As Told By Ginger, Marvel’s newest Superhero, American Dream, The Simpsons, Jakers! with Mel Brooks, Superman, and other currently top secret video games. Musically, she has been the singing voice of Snow White, the voice of Star Wars characters on Disney theme park rides, as well as the voice of the Carousel in Shanghai Disneyland.

NURTURING YOUR CREATIVE WELLBEING WITH JOHN SOVEC

  • OCTOBER 24th, 2020

  • 10AM - 12PM PST

  • ONLINE VIA ZOOM

A CONVERSATION TO...

  • Provide you with practical tools to MANAGE your emotional and mental state during the Covid 19 outbreak..

  • Discuss how to respond to your performance FEARS and ANXIETIES during quarantine. 

  • COPING SKILLS to help you with your AUDITION ANXIETY, STRESS of everyday life, and learning how to CREATE BALANCE.

  • FINDING HOPE in the UNKNOWN, nurture your CREATIVE IDENTITY,  and DISCOVERING how to MOVE FORWARD

  • Don’t forget to BREATHE

From Japan to New York to the high seas, John Sovec has performed all over the world including national touring companies, film, television, industrials, and over 20 years performing with the Disney Company. John has combined his knowledge of the Entertainment Industry and is now a therapist speaker, motivator, author, and coach.

MANAGER  INTENSIVE WITH

ANTHONY LEONES  FROM SHUSHU ENTERTAINMENT

  • NOVEMBER 1st, 2020

  • 10AM - 12PM PST

  • ONLINE VIA ZOOM

In our Manager Intensive you will learn…

  • * HOW to get a Manager and personal representation

  • * What’s currently happening in the biz and with SUBMISSIONS

  • * WHAT do Managers look for?

  • * The in’s and out’s of SHOWBIZ and understanding the big picture

  • * PERSONAL COACHINGS (GUARANTEED to the FIRST 5 SIGNUPS)!

    • Anthony will engage ALL students in the class throughout. Those who are interested in working one-on-one with Anthony, additional names from the hat will be pulled to utilize those students and their acting examples for topics he will cover in class.  You do not have to put your name in the hat to participate and get value from the class. 

Whether you’re just starting out or are looking to take your career to the next level, you’re probably filled with many questions about getting a Manager and/or Agent.  What’s the difference?  Do you need both?  It can be confusing and overwhelming. Anthony will guide you through all your pressing questions, coach you in your scene, and learn firsthand where the business is headed inside this pandemic.  

ON CAMERA INTENSIVE WITH SCOTT DREIER

  • SEPTEMBER 13th, 2020

  • 10AM - 12PM PST

  • VIA ZOOM

THIS ONE DAY INTENSIVE WILL TEACH YOU…

  • THE AUDITION EDGE! Learn trade secrets on how to Book DISNEY & NICKELODEON shows

  • MULTICAM vs SINGLE CAM ?  What is the difference and how does it affect how you to PREPARE your script  

  • An Insider's Scoop on HOW TO WIN THEM OVER in you Self Tapes, Zoom Auditions and going to Network 

  • TEACH you how to make strong acting choices quickly in ALL your Scripts + TV/Film Sides

  • STRENGTHEN your acting, interview, Q & A in your on-camera auditions

  • FREE YOU UP physically to embrace and explore all your characters 

  • Give you the CONFIDENCE to walk into your auditions or performances powerfully and ready to play!

Scott had been a teaching artist for over two decades, including being a premiere instructor for the Walt Disney Company.  As an Working Professional Actor, he’s been on hit shows The Rookie, Coop and Cami Ask The World, The Suite Life On Deck, iCarly, Malcolm In The Middle,The First Family, General Hospital and the film Enchanted: Go West.

CASTING DIRECTOR INTENSIVE WITH CSA JOY DEWING

  • SEPTEMBER 26th, 2020

  • 10AM - 12PM PST

  • VIA ZOOM

JOIN OUR EXCLUSIVE  INTENSIVE AS JOY HELPS YOU…

* SING AND GET COACHING/FEEDBACK on your audition song from top musical theatre casting director in NY and LA! 

* Get all your QUESTIONS ANSWERED during parents and participant Q&A session.  

* Learn trade secrets on how to WIN OVER CASTING DIRECTORS in your auditions and callbacks.

* DISCOVER and be clear on exactly how the Casting Process works. 

* Learn first hand WHAT’S THE BUZZ on Broadway and the future of Musical Theatre. 

* Learn to TRANSITION your musical theatre skills to catapult you into the world of movie musicals & musical TV series being made.   

* How to find MUSICAL THEATRE AUDITION NOTICES and what to expect in the room.

* GAIN CONFIDENCE in your online auditions as we pivot through the pandemic!

 In 2012, Joy opened Joy Dewing Casting CSA  in New York City. She has cast On and Off Broadway, National and International Tours, Regional Theatre, and for the Walt DISNEY Company.  Some of her casting projects include:  Legally Blond, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Wonderland, plus Main Stage, Atmosphere and Special Events for Disney Theme Parks.  Her favorite part of being a Casting Director is having the opportunity to discover and develop emerging talent!

AGENT INTENSIVE WITH MARK SMITH

  • AUGUST 30th, 2020

  • 10AM - 12PM PST

  • Via Zoom

  • ALL AGES

I’D LIKE TO THANK MY AGENT!

So many questions arise when you are wanting to start a career in acting and where to start can sometimes be an overwhelming beginning. Mark is here to guide you through, answer all those pressing questions, and some face time with an Talent Agent is never a bad thing!

  • HOW to get an Agent

  • Agency SUBMISSIONS

  • WHAT do Agents look for?

  • The in’s and out’s of SHOWBIZ. Understanding the big picture

  • PERSONAL COACHINGS (GUARANTEED to the FIRST 5 SIGNUPS)!

    • Mark will engage all students in the class throughout. Those who are interested in working one on one with Mark, names from the hat will be pulled to utilize those students and their acting examples for topics he will cover in class. you do not have to put your name in the hat to participate

*This workshop is not an audition and does not guarantee attendees representation, preferential treatment, and/or a job opportunity from any of our guest industry professionals.  This workshop is for educational purposes only and will not secure any type of representation by STAR YOU ALREADY ARE and/or their affiliates.

LED BY: MARK SMITH | Talent Agent, The Savage Agency

PROFESSIONAL ACTOR DEMO REELS

Date & Location: TBA

For Actors of all Types & Ages!  

LET’S GET REEL!

Bottom Line: A good demo reel is any actors foot in the door!   It's typically the first impression of a casting director, agent and/or manager (the ones that can get you auditions and meetings) and it’s likely the last thing the director and producers will review before making their final casting choices.  It’s essentially an advertisement of YOU…  convincing the viewers that you are the one they should spend their time, energy & money on.  Because you only get one chance to make a first impression… our award-winning team make sure it's professional, high quality, and showcases the best you've got! 

WHAT YOUR DEMO REEL WILL INCLUDE: 

  • 1-4 personalized, ORIGINAL short scenes that are written specifically for our project & customized individually for each actor.

  • 1 hour private skype/facetime coaching session with coach, Shauna Markey, to prep your scenes for the shoot.

  • All demos are shot using high-definition 4K cameras and using a professional director, videographer, lighting and sound team.

  • Final edited version digitally delivered to you within 3-4 weeks.

  • A personal consultation to determine the types of scenes that will showcase your range as an actor and create an emotional response to encourage viewers to work with you!!