ABOUT the CLASS
Self taping is the future. With more and more actors coming to Hollywood each year, casting directors are able to see multitudes of actors audition if they request self tapes, rather than schedule appointments with these actors. In addition, with projects now shooting all over the country, local casting directors want to see self
tapes from actors. So, how do you make a great self tape? How do you make choices that serve not only the project, but also your own unique POV? How do you make a great impression on casting without meeting them in person?
In MASTERING THE SELF TAPE, you will learn how to create a great self tape audition. Co-taught by acting teacher and coach Tess Kirsch and talent manager JC Robbins, you will receive two scenes, a comedy and a drama, in advance. You will self tape as if you were auditioning for the role, and send it to Tess and JC who will review it before the class begins. At the class, the actors will watch the tapes and receive specific feedback, notes, and redirection from Tess and JC. Then you'll retape with Tess and receive a digital copy of your retake via hightail express. At the end of the class, JC will speak about the business side of the industry and answer your questions, as well as questions often asked by actors.
This Intensive will be held monthly, on one Saturday, from noon - 5 pm. Self tapes are due on Friday at noon, the day before class.
TESS & JC
Tess Kirsch
Tess is an on-camera acting coach who created her studio, Tess Kirsch Acting Studio, after heading the “Reel Kids” Department at Margie Haber Studios for 7 years. She has now taught On-Camera Acting at her own studio, since 2009, where she teaches actors of all ages as well as prepares her clients for bookings and upcoming auditions.
Tess’ clients can be seen on Grey’s Anatomy, Black-ish, Girlboss, The Middle, Those Who Can’t, How to Get Away with Murder, Mom, NCIS: Los Angeles, NCIS: New Orleans, The Girlfriend’s Guide to Divorce, The Mindy Project, This is Us, Jane the Virgin, Scandal, Crash and Burn, The Catch, The Americans, Ray Donovan, Last Ship, Cruel Intentions, The 100, VEEP, Quantico, Parenthood, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Zoo, Blindspot, Alexa and Katie, Life in Pieces, Project MC2, Mary + Jane, Young and Hungry,House of Cards, Finding Carter, Devious Maids, Criminal Minds, I Love Dick and Scorpion, as well as many feature films and indies. The Film/TV industry has changed dramatically in the last 10 years. It’s for this reason that Tess and JC Robbins have created this course. We now live in a world where the better one knows his/herself, the more successful that storyteller will be in this changing climate. One must bring his/her own unique perspective to every project. Self taping is no different. Own your voice!
JC Robbins
JC Robbins is a talent manager who has been representing actors and actresses for the past 30 years. From New York City, JC was an actress who studied with Stella Adler and transitioned into a singing career. Having worked in stand-up clubs, JC started out her management career by representing comedians and grew her client list from there.
Her long standing clients include FRENCH STEWART, best known as "Harry Soloman" on 3rd Rock from the Sun and "Chef Rudy" in Chuck Lorre's hit sitcom, Mom, and DALE RAOUL, who recurred on Under The Dome and played "Maxine Fortenberry" on HBO's True Blood.
JC is best known for cultivating young talent such as ALEXIS CARRA, who came from Broadway and then booked series regular roles on the ABC comedy, Mixology, and the Freeform series, Recovery Road. ERIK STOCKLIN, a series regular from Mistresses and Stalker, now stars in the Netflix series, Haters Back Off. JEREMY D. HOWARD became a cast member of the MADtv reboot and landed a supporting role in the feature Pup Star 2.
JC keeps her stable small and her relationships with the industry strong.
