- INSTRUCTORS: Erik Lingvall + Carole Kaboya
- INDUSTRY PROS: Jami Rudofsky + Jaron Matthews + Rhavynn Drummer
- DATES: June 7th-9th
- TIMES: 7th: 6-9pm | 8th: 12:30–6:30pm | 9th: 12:30-4pm
- AGES: 17+
- INVESTMENT: $299
WHAT IS THE AUDITION GAUNTLET?
The AUDITION GAUNTLET is a three day intensive focused on challenging the actor in ways he/she hasn’t been challenged before. The first two days will be 9 hours of focused script work, dedicated to improving audition prep, script analysis, and character breakdown. On the third day, each actor will rotate between three rooms here at Catapult, executing their scenes back to back to back for a Top Agent (in person), Top Casting Director (in person), and Top LA Pro (via Skype.) Most actors prep their scene, go in the room, and audition once. Actors never execute their scenes three times in a row… Until now.
- Memorization Techniques
- Conquering the “Cold Read”
- What do agents look for?
- What do Casting Directors look for?
- How to impress industry pros
- The Signature Slate
- Keys to “Owning the Room”
- How to truly “Let Go”
- Embracing your Authenticity
- Creating a WINNING Mindset
- Crafting a compelling character
This workshop is full. please join the waitlist below.
Please join the waitlist below. Those on the waitlist will be notified of any cancellations in the order they were added to the waitlist.
THE BREAKDOWN
DAY 1
SCENE PREP– Select a scene that best showcases your skill set
– Work with two Catapult acting coaches to create a compelling character
DAY 2
WORKING SCRIPT– Practice! Practice! Practice!
– Maximize your tape
– Experiment with the 4th wall
– Continue working with acting coaches
DAY 3
MOCK AUDITIONS– Final scene prep
– Mock auditions with three different industry pros in three of Catapult’s audition rooms
WRAP
Q&A SESSION– Q & A session with critical feedback from the industry pros
– See pros listed below
YOUR INDUSTRY PROS
Jami Rudofsky
CASTING DIRECTOR > Jami Rudofsky CastingJami Rudofsky has been casting television, film and theatre in Los Angeles for close to 20 years. Jami received a BFA In Theatre from UCLA. She just finished casting GILMORE GIRLS, A YEAR IN THE LIFE, for Netflix after casting the 7 seasons of the original series. She also cast the YouTube Red Original Series SING IT, and has cast Seasons 2-4 of MASTERS OF SEX with Risa Bramon Garcia. Jami is also the Resident Casting Director and Artistic Associate at the award winning CELEBRATION THEATER.
Jami’s background in casting, teaching, and in acting gives her a great understanding of the plight of the working actor. She approaches her work with actors from a place of deep respect and spirited collaboration.
JARON MATTHEWS
TALENT AGENT > J. PERVIS TALENT AGENCYJaron Matthews started his career in the entertainment industry by enrolling in an internship program in Los Angeles while earning his degree at the University of Georgia. He initially wished to pursue a career in television news, but soon found out helping talent was his true passion. After working hard and proving himself amongst his peers, he was offered a position at J Pervis Talent Agency.
As he began his work at J Pervis Talent Agency, his thirst for knowledge and his ability to provide top notch customer service allowed him to excel. Through continuous research and dedication to high quality work, Jaron was offered the position as Joy Pervis’ assistant after eight months of working for J Pervis Talent Agency. He continues to study under Joy to better understand how to spot talent and what casting directors look for when booking talent.
Jaron has assisted Joy with different projects such as Stranger Things, Chicago PD, Outsiders, Star, The Quad, Underground, and many more.
Rhavynn Drummer
CASTING DIRECTORRhavynn Drummer is an Atlanta based Director, Producer, and Casting Director who has always had a love for actors and great performances. She began her career in casting at Tyler Perry Studios. While working at the studio she has participated in the casting of fifteen feature films, seven television series, and seven theatrical productions. . She has had the privilege of working on projects like “The Family that Preys,” “Why did I Get Married Too?” “The Marriage Counselor” and the most recent television series’ “The Haves and The Have Nots” and “If Loving You is Wrong” currently on the Oprah Winfrey Network. Rhavynn graduated from the University of Virginia with a double major in Theater and American Studies. During her time at UVA she re-started the Paul Robeson Players, a theater company focused on producing African-American stories and experiences. Rhavynn is the creator of two digital series “Good Girls” and “Brooklyn Blue Sky.” For more information go to www.rhavynndrummer.com.
This workshop is full. please join the waitlist below.
Please join the waitlist below. Those on the waitlist will be notified of any cancellations in the order they were added to the waitlist.
DISCLAIMER: DEAR ACTOR, Please note that this class, as with all of our others, is specifically designed to educate and train, NOT to get you representation or guaranteed employment.
NOTE: Instructors + Guest Industry Pros are subject to change due to nature of the business. If/when industry pros change, each event will be updated as soon as possible.
MEET YOUR INSTRUCTORS
ERIK LINGVALL
INSTRUCTORBackstage.com contributor and winner of the Readers’ Choice for Atlanta’s Favorite Acting Coach in Backstage Magazine, Erik Lingvall brings with him over 15 years of experience guiding and training talent, throughout the country. As the founder of Catapult Acting Studios, Erik has established himself as one of the go-to coaches for tv/film actors in the Southeast. Originally from California, Erik currently resides in Atlanta, with his wife Jennifer and baby girl Venice. He is dedicated to guiding & connecting his clients to the right people & right path, always reminding his them to enjoy the process as much as the product at the end. Erik’s motto: “Professional training, designed to create better people.” Below are a few of the projects Erik’s clients can be seen in projects like: The Walking Dead, Manhunt: Unabomber, Modern Family, Disney’s Bunk’d, Dog with a Blog & Kickin’ It, FOX’s The Gifted, Nashville, The Hate U Give,Maze Runner, Noah, Daddy’s Home, The Big Short, Terminator Genisys, Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice, and many more.
Carole Kaboya
INSTRUCTORCarole Kaboya was born in the Democratic Republic of Congo, but grew up in metro Atlanta. She studied Theatre Performance and Music Business at the University of Georgia. It was there that her passion for TV and film truly developed. After graduating, Carole worked with Adult Swim on various marketing tours around the country as she continued to work as an actress. Carole’s on-camera work include appearances on Daytime Divas (VH1) and a recurring role on Cobra Kai (YouTube Red). In 2013, she began her journey in the casting world and has since worked as a Casting Associate for various film and TV projects for Netflix, Sony, Warner Brothers, CBS Studios and many more. As an actress, casting associate, writer, and photographer; Carole has been able to benefit from her experience working in front of and behind the camera. One of her greatest joys is being able to share that knowledge with her students. Carole is excited to provide the resources needed to expand their knowledge in this industry and hopes they can carry what they learn into other aspects of their lives.