On-Camera Audition Technique Workshop
with Nikki Crawford/Compass Rose Theater

Description:

Unlock the secrets to a successful on-camera audition for aspiring actors in this intensive two-day workshop. Led by a Tony-nominated actress with a wealth of industry experience, this course will provide you with the skills and knowledge needed to approach television, film, and theatre production auditions confidently.

Workshop Highlights:

-Understanding the Medium: Gain insight into the unique demands of on-camera auditions, including framing, composition, and working with camera angles.

-Script Analysis: Learn how to dissect scripts effectively to make informed character choices that translate seamlessly on screen.

- Authenticity and Connection: Explore techniques for bringing authenticity to your performances while establishing a strong connection with the camera and, by extension, the audience.

- Adjusting to Different Genres: Practice tailoring your audition approach to suit various genres, from drama to comedy, ensuring you can adapt to any casting scenario.

- Feedback and Rehearsal: Receive constructive feedback from the instructor and peers, and engage in rigorous rehearsal exercises designed to refine your on-camera presence.

- Professional Etiquette: Acquire valuable tips on navigating auditions, working with casting directors, and presenting yourself as a consummate professional in the industry.

Outcome:

By the end of this workshop, you will have a comprehensive understanding of on-camera auditioning, enabling you to approach auditions with confidence, creativity, and professionalism.

For more information: office@compassrosetheater.org, 410-980-6662

Nikki Crawford is a Tony-nominated and Obie Award winner for her iconic portrayal of Tedra in James Ijames' celebrated 2022 Pulitzer Prize-winning Fat Ham, first at the Public and then at the American Airlines Theatre. Between the Public and Broadway iterations of Fat Ham, Crawford starred in James Ijames' The Most Spectacularly Lamentable Trial of Miz Martha Washington at Chicago's Steppenwolf Theatre. Some of her guest star roles include a recurring role on Sony's Cruel Intentions; NCIS LA; 9-1-1; NCIS, United States of Al, Selena: The Series, and a starring role in Lifetime's A Country Christmas Harmony. In the theater world, she was handpicked by the legendary Mike Nichols to open the Vegas company of Spamalot, for which she was named Vegas Showstopper of the Year. She also starred with Leslie Uggams in Stormy Weather, playing Young Lena, winning the NAACP Theatre Award. Nikki is a graduate of Carnegie Mellon University's School of Drama.

Compass Rose Theater, led by Executive Director Barbara Webber, was founded in 2011 under the leadership of Founder and Theater Advisor Lucinda Merry-Browne. Compass Rose Theater is an award-winning and critically acclaimed professional theater and nonprofit teaching company in Annapolis. It is rooted in the belief that theater education creates performance excellence. The theater's unwavering commitment to upholding the highest artistic and educational standards is at the core of each presentation, whether a play, musical, reading, or workshop. It has produced more than 50 shows, garnering a Helen Hayes Award for A Chorus Line, five Helen Hayes Award nominations, and a Helen Hayes Awards Recommendation.

On-Camera Audition Workshop

Teens + Adults - TV/Film/Theater Auditioning Workshop (2 Days)