MONOLOGUES and COLD READING with Karen Kohlhaas of Atlantic Theater Company - The Art and the Audition

Hi Everyone,

See below for a checklist of what you will do and learn in the 4 weeks of this class :)

There are 2 groups starting next week (Thurs and Sat); these will be the last ones until January 2021.

Perfect for grad school prep, agent/manager/casting director meetings; to expand range, keep in shape, explore new writing, and build repertoire.

Join us!

Karen Kohlhaas



MASTER MONOLOGUES

Taught by Atlantic director & senior teacher Karen Kohlhaas, author of THE MONOLOGUE AUDITION: A PRACTICAL GUIDE FOR ACTORS, recommended by Dame Helen Mirren for her Master Class on Acting and a Backstage must-read. Karen was named Best NYC Monologue Teacher and Best NYC Cold Reading Teacher by Backstage readers.



Now Enrolling 2 groups only

Tuition: $250

Group A | THURSDAYS 11am-2pm Eastern Time | Oct 29, Nov 5, 12, 19—2 spots open

Group B | SATURDAYS 11am-2pm Eastern Time | Oct 31, Nov 7, 14, 21



TO APPLY: reply to this post with your resume. See below for a complete checklist of what we do in class.



MONOLOGUE CHECKLIST

You'll be able to check off every item on this list at the end of our sessions. How many can you check off now?



OVERALL

__You have 4 monologues prepared

__At least one is a "Hello, This Is Me" monologue for agent & casting directors

__You choose material that is a great fit for you and for specific auditions

__You have a complete approach for future monologues

__You ENJOY doing monologues :)



DIRECTING & STAGING

__You know how to stage yourself with fun physical choices

__You have variety so your monologue doesn't stay on one note

__You're comfortable with both movement and stillness

__Your body knows what to do at every moment of your performance

__You can easily adjust your performance size for stage, film, or TV.



ACTING

__You choose very specific, actable objectives

__You can act with truth and connection—without a partner

__Your performance is an alive, two-way conversation—not canned or pre-planned



AUDITION TECHNIQUE

__You enter the room with confidence, looking delighted to be there

__You introduce/slate clearly and effectively

__You handle all transitions and questions/chat with ease

__You make a strong and confident exit from the room



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