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On-Camera Auditioning for TV and Film (online) with T.J. Mannix

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Class Description

This 8-week class will cover the ABC's of auditioning. Topics to be covered include auditioning, working with sides, self-tapes (super important in 2022), knowing what to wear when, building industry relationships, and the business of the business. Students will work on-camera each week, ending with a virtual audition for commercial agents and casting directors in an industry showcase. THIS INDUSTRY SHOWCASE WILL BE MAY 25TH.

"This class is amazing! T.J. has a ton of knowledge about auditioning and I can't recommend this class enough. If you take it, it'll cut a year or more off your learning curve for commercial auditions. If you're interested in commercial auditioning: TAKE THIS CLASS!" - Andrew Yurman-Glaser

"This guy is the real deal!!!" - Adam Wade

"The industry audition felt great. I felt really confident and prepared... and that's definitely due to this class. This has been a great experience." - Elana Fishbein

"The class paid for itself and then some and I'd recommend it to anyone out there who wants to take their auditioning skills to the next level!" - Ali Maher

"(T.J. is) like a doctor. He fixes what is ailing actors in their auditions and knows exactly how to diagnose each student's needs. It is rare to have someone truly care about another actors success and to get the inside scoop on auditioning." -Ruby Marez

Instructor: T.J. Mannix

T.J. Mannix has been performing and teaching improv for over 25 years in NYC, across the U.S. and Canada, and worldwide. He got his start studying with Amy Poehler, Matt Walsh, and Armando Diaz. He was on one of the first-ever Harold teams at the UCB, the first Megawatt and Musical Megawatt teams at the Magnet. T.J.has toured several times with the Second City/NCL and was an original cast member of the NY Times approved "BLANK: the Musical" Off-Broadway.

T.J.'s one-man improvised musical, LimboLand, has headlined festivals in Paris, Oslo, Vancouver, NYC, Chicago, San Diego, San Jose, San Francisco, Seattle, Oklahoma City, Kansas City, Omaha, Tampa, Newark, Pittsburgh, Richmond, Providence, Palm Beach, Hartford, Richmond, and more.

He has appeared in more than 85 TV and radio commercials - along with roles on three different versions of “Law and Order." He has has recurring roles on "All My Children”, “One Life to Live”, “As the World Turns,” and on “Late Night with Conan O’Brien. T.J. is the Founder of the 12th annual New York Musical Improv Festival, and teaches at The Circle in the Square Theatre School on Broadway and the Acting for Film and Musical Theater BFA programs at NYFA in NYC. He admits to spending a very dark year working as a Mouseketeer.

Full Session Schedule

Session Schedule*

Mar 30, 2022, 7:00pm - 10:00pm
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Apr 6, 2022, 7:00pm - 10:00pm
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Apr 20, 2022, 7:00pm - 10:00pm
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Apr 27, 2022, 7:00pm - 10:00pm
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May 4, 2022, 7:00pm - 10:00pm
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May 11, 2022, 7:00pm - 10:00pm
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May 18, 2022, 7:00pm - 10:00pm
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May 25, 2022, 7:00pm - 10:00pm
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Jun 1, 2022, 7:00pm - 10:00pm
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This class does not have a show/performance