Learn to take control of your self taped auditions with multi-award winning casting director, David Newman, from McSweeney Newman Casting

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After recently running eight sold-out short courses in Sydney exploring Self Taping, Dave is coming up to the Gold Coast for one weekend only for this not-to-be-missed Masterclass.

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Over the years, Dave Newman has received thousands of self- taped auditions – the good, the bad, the ugly, and the truly amazing.

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This class will explore every aspect of self-taping, helping you to embrace the opportunity to take control of your audition, reduce stress levels, and empowering you in the process.

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When approaching a self taped audition, the thought process can be overwhelming: 

What do they want? Where should I pitch it? What should my production values be? What if I can’t find a pro actor to read with me? What should I wear? Is it good enough? What should the background be? Should I re-tape it? Are the files too big? How do I choose which takes to send?  

 

As busy Casting Directors, we see a lot of tapes that have stress and uncertainty written all over them. We know when we get take 56, the production values may be as perfect as you can get them, but have you lost the true essence of the character, and the magic that only you as an actor can personally bring to the role?

In this class, we will address all these concerns, and more, by looking at what a production may be looking for - where the clues can be found re pitch and tone, breaking that down and simplifying it.

​Each student will be given an individual scene, specifically chosen for you, we will film it in a self-tape environment, covering the issues of general approach, tips for directing yourself, framing, lighting, background, sound, pace, what order the scenes should go in, navigating watching yourself, choosing takes and self-critiquing - which can be hugely confronting for actors. As most actors tend to be perfectionists - what can we let go of in this process? Is there beauty in the imperfections? Are your self-expectations far exceeding the actual expectations of the casting director? When do I let go of the stress and finally hit send?

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It is the aim of this class to reduce the worry, stress, and uncertainty surrounding self-taped auditions and ultimately empowering you to confidently take full advantage of, and enjoy, the opportunity to self-tape auditions.

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Please note that participant numbers are strictly capped at 14 students.

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ESSENTIAL INFORMATION:

AGES: 17+

DATES: Saturday 21st June or Sunday 22nd June 2025

TIME: 9:30am-4:30pm inc. 1 hour break

LOCATION: The Warehouse Workshop Screen Acting Studio

Unit 3/9 Millennium Circuit, Helensvale QLD 4212

COST: $275 (incl. GST)

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