Commercials are the launching pad for many acting careers. Not only are they typically the first agent and audition most actors have, but they are also an excellence source of income. Therefore, our Commercial Auditioning 1 class is our recommendation for beginning actors as well as working actors who need to develop the unique skills required for commercial auditions.
WORK STUDY OPPORTUNITIES – Email Kimberly at kimberly@carolynebarry.com if you are interested in being a class assistant in exchange for a credit toward your tuition. Class assistants must be organized, have good communication skills, be familiar with QuickTime and have no known conflicts during their class’ scheduled dates.
COMMERCIAL AUDITIONING 1
Wednesdays, 29 August, 7.00 – 10.00 pm
Wednesdays, 17 October, 7.00 – 10.00 pm (off for Halloween and Thanksgiving)
This unique workshop developed by Carolyne Barry is the most comprehensive available. The instructors teach the Carolyne Barry commercial audition technique which focuses on developing each actor’s acting skills and on-camera commercial persona. This valuable program features one-on-one, on camera instruction in: Commercial Monologues, Scenes, Interviews, Product Handling, Improv and Cue Cards. Each week, students take home their classwork on flash drives.
- Class size: 12 students
- Work On-camera 2 – 3 times a night
- $ 350 for this 6 week workshop (classes meet once a week)
- Of the 6 Wednesday classes, some are taught at On Your Mark and some at Open Space in WeHo
- Teachers: Kimberly Jürgen and/or Lauren Letherer
- click on this class on the calendar page for specific dates/locations
COMMERCIAL AUDITIONING 2
Tuesday, 23 October, 7.00 – 10.00 pm
This workshop was designed by Carolyne Barry for the actor who has taken Commercial 1 and/or has worked professionally as a commercial actor in a major market for approximately two years. We focus on developing the actor’s commercial skills as well as introducing them to strong techniques that improve auditions and make them competitive. Students work with Kimberly on one- and two-person scenes (using techniques only taught by Carolyne), handling products and props, improv, interviews mastering cue cards and self-taping. On-camera each night, with students taking their classwork home on flash drives.
- 10 students
- Teacher: Kimberly Jürgen
- Work On-camera 2 – 3 times a night
- $ 300 for this 5 week workshop (classes meet once a week)
- click on this class on the calendar page for specific dates/locations
FREE SEMINAR
January, 2019
Meet our Commercial teachers and discover innovative commercial audition techniques. At this free seminar, you will learn tips to help you succeed with your auditions and a few volunteers will receive on-the-spot coaching. Seminar will be led by CBAA teachers, Kimberly Jürgen and Lauren Letherer.
- Whitmore-Lindley Theatre, North Hollywood Arts District
- Seating is on a first-come basis. Free street parking
- Personal recording of the seminar is not permitted
COMMERCIAL AUDITIONING 3
TBA
In this transformational workshop for the advanced/ professional, Kimberly Jürgen specializes in defining each actor’s unique commercial personality and teaches a strong technique that is instantly performable, based on techniques developed by Carolyne Barry. Kimberly was trained by Carolyne Barry, who was known to be the toughest and most thorough teacher working.
Only the serious actor need apply. Extensive homework each week.
- Eight students
- Work On-camera 2-3 times a night
COMMERCIAL WORKOUT
TBA
Our ongoing commercial workouts are designed for actors who have completed a Commercial class at CBAA and need a challenging workout to keep their skills fine-tuned. Applying the techniques developed by Carolyne Barry, we work with students on-camera, practicing various types of commercial auditions. Each student’s work is also recorded on personal flash drives.
Students can sign up for all 6 weeks or get a FlexPass for any 4 weeks during the 6 week cycle. (No makeup classes.)
- Twelve students
- Pre-requisite: Commercial 1 or 2 with CBAA
- Work On-camera 2-3 times a night
- 7.00-10.00 pm
- $ 300 for this six week workshop (or $ 250 FlexPass for flexible 4 of 6 weeks)