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Frequently Asked Questions

• How many auditions will I participate in at the TV Commercials audition workshop?

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  You will do four auditions in one day at the Auditioning for TV Commercials Intensive. There are two audition rounds - one in the morning and another in the afternoon. After each audition, there is a discussion and analysis session before you get another attempt, giving you practical feedback from both a casting director's and director's perspective.

• What specific mistake do 68% of actors make in self-test auditions?

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  According to The Rehearsal Room's webinar series, 68% of actors make a specific mistake when recording self-test auditions. Actors who used The Rehearsal Room's groundbreaking scene preparation technique to avoid this mistake demonstrated a 100% success rate. The technique is covered in detail across multiple webinars including 'Anatomy of a Self Test Audition Workshop' and 'Improving Your Self Test Choices.'

• What is included in the Introductory Acting Workshop curriculum?

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  The Introductory Acting Workshop teaches four essential acting skills that create engaging characters for auditions. The course includes 20 detailed downloadable resources with clear explanations and practical support. Each class explores a specific element of acting process that you practice on scenes, which can be recorded to assess your improvements. The course is appropriate for complete beginners and experienced actors seeking to build new skills.

• How many additional techniques does the Advanced Workshop add beyond the basics?

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  The Advanced Workshop adds at least 15 specific techniques beyond the basic ones covered in introductory and intermediate levels. It includes instruction on playing three-hander scenes, managing fears, finding complex scene-drivers, standing out in audition rooms, and discovering purpose in scenes. The workshop culminates with a general audition exercise conducted by a professional casting director.

• Can I work with multiple casting directors in a single audition program?

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  Yes, through the THREE Audition Workshops program, you can meet Melbourne's top three casting directors across three consecutive Saturday mornings. Each session provides two separate perspectives - feedback from the casting director and a detailed assessment from director Richard Sarell. You can choose to work with all three casting directors, or participate in just two or one session, with one-on-one coaching opportunities available at special rates.