Commercial

ONLINE INSTRUCTION NOW AVAILABLE. IN-PERSON CLASSES WILL RESUME WHEN WE CAN SAFELY MEET AGAIN.

During her career, Carolyne worked in over 400 commercials and was a commercial casting director for decades in Los Angeles. The techniques taught in these commercial classes were created by her from her years of experience, with updates that reflect the ever-changing commercial industry. We continue her legacy of helping actors thrive by sharing her approach to commercial success.

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 – Once in-person classes resume, email Kimberly at kimberly@carolynebarry.com for more details about 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.

** New Class **

BUSINESS OF COMMERCIALS

TBA (one night)

This class will help you understand your commercial type and the tools you’ll need for landing commercial auditions. You will create a personalized commercial pitch and receive professional guidance on headshots, resume, finding a commercial agent and contracts.

• One session
• Teacher: Kimberly Jürgen
• $ 100 for students who have not previously studied with CBAA
• $ 50 for returning students
• Location: CBAA Studio

COMMERCIAL AUDITIONING 1

TBA

This unique workshop, developed by Carolyne, is the most comprehensive available. We 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, Personality Questions, Reactions, Interviews, Product Handling, Improv and Cue Cards. Each week, students take home their classwork on flash drives.

• Class size: up to 8 students
• Teacher: Kimberly Jürgen
• Work On-camera 2 – 3 times a night
• $ 350 (classes meet once a week)
• Location: CBAA Studio in Sherman Oaks
• Missed classes can be made up

COMMERCIAL AUDITIONING 2

TBA

This workshop was designed by Carolyne Barry for the experienced actor. 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 and mastering cue cards. We also work on self-taping skills and mock auditions. On-camera each night, with students taking their classwork home on flash drives.

• Prerequisite: Commercial 1 or at least 2 years working a major market
• 8 students
• Teacher: Kimberly Jürgen
• Work On-camera 2 – 3 times each class
• Includes: Self-taping skills
• $ 300 for this 5 week workshop (classes meet once a week)
• Location: CBAA Studio

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)
  

FREE SEMINAR

TBA

You’ll discover innovative commercial audition techniques as well as gain a deeper understanding of the commercial industry and how you fit into it. We will share tips to help you succeed with your commercial auditions. Several volunteers will receive on-the-spot coaching. Seminar will be led by CBAA owner and teacher, Kimberly Jürgen.

• CBAA Studio in Sherman Oaks
• Seating is on a first-come basis. Free parking.
• Personal recording of the seminar is not permitted