OUR CLASSES
MUIR STUDIO WORKSHOPS FOR THE SERIOUS ACTOR
Tell us you would like to sign-up by e-mailing us at MuirStudio@q.com
Instructor:
S.A. “Sam” Muir, M.A., SAG, AFTRA, AEA
Owner, The Muir Studio; Professional Actor, Casting Director, College Educator and Licensed High School Instructor
8-Week Workshop Begins February 6 through March 27
• Audition, Monologue and Scene Study
• Actor (or actor’s parent/guardian if actor is under 18 years of age) must be prepared to complete and sign a Release & Liability Waiver
• Actor must have a 1-minute oral résumé/bio (see example below) and
two monologues, all 3 memorized, ready to perform at the first session, including one Dramatic Classic (Shakespeare, Moliere, etc), one Comic Contemporary
• Actor should be prepared to briefly demonstrate other performance skills, if any (i.e., singing, dancing, circus, instrumental, etc.)
Additional Learning Opportunities:
• 2-Week Intensive On-Camera Performance culminating in the recording of an Audition Demo for each student (student provides medium – DVD, flashdrive, etc.)
• One-on-One coaching for individuals preparing for specific auditions and/or for specific roles in which they’ve already been cast
Required Reading:
• Audition by Michael Shurtleff (Walker & Company, January 2003)
• The Practical Handbook for the Actor, Melissa Bruder, et al. (Vintage)
Study Levels:
• Grades 9 through 12 (by audition only)
• College through Professional
MUIR STUDIO WORKSHOPS FOR THE SERIOUS ACTOR
Fee Schedule:
• $240 Total 8-Week Workshop (payment schedule below)
• $230 If Paid-in-Full 7 Business Days Before 1st Session
• $150 Optional Additional 2-Week Intensive On-Camera
Audition Preparation & Demo Reel Production
Installment Payment Schedule for 8-Week Workshop:
• $100 Enrollment Fee, Due 7 Business Days Before 1st Session 01/28/2010
(50% Refund of Enrollment Fee & Mandatory Drop at First Session if Actor Fails to Attend)
• $ 90 2nd Payment, Due 7 Business Days Before 4th Session 02/18/2010
(10% Refund if Actor Chooses to Drop after 3rd Session)
(No further refunds after 3rd Session)
• $ 50 3rd & Final Payment, Due 7 Business Days Before 6th Session 03/04/2010
Payment for 2-Week Intensive On-Camera & Demo Reel Production
• $150 Due Paid-in-Full at First Session (date TBA)
SAMPLE
ACTOR’S ORAL RÉSUMÉ / BIO
Instructions: Re-Type this bio using your own facts and memorize as you would a monologue for audition or performance. You may not get the opportunity to recite the entire bio, but by learning it, you will never be at a loss.
• Hi, my name is __.
• [If you are 18 or older, and/or are not a student, skip this item]
I’m a __ year-old (freshman, sophomore, junior, senior) at __ (name of school). I was born on __ (day, month, year) in __ (city, state, country). [If you are 18 or older, and/or are not a student, skip this]
• Some of the roles I’ve had include: __ (state 3 to 5 of your most prominent, not necessarily most recent, roles, plus director, producer, etc.)
• I am currently cast as __ (role, title, director, producer, etc.)
• My skills include __ (performance, athletic or circus: Singing, dancing, baton twirling, playing a musical instrument, skateboarding, horseback riding, juggling, etc.)
• My training includes: __ (state any school or other acting classes, the names & credentials of any teacher. For example: I'm currently studying with Sam Muir at The Muir Studio. She holds a Masters Degree, is a professional Actor, Casting Director and College Educator and a member of SAG, AEA & AFTRA)
• Briefly state any interesting or unusual roles, jobs, adventures, travel, etc. you’ve experienced. For example, I played Marco Polo with the Beijing Opera in China. I once baby-sat a newborn leopard.
• Do not include writing or directing experience
• Do not include religion or politics
• Ask for the job, i.e.: It’s been a pleasure. Looking forward to working with you.
