This is an 8-week course.

Workshop Objectives: 

The course will introduce you to the professional practices necessary to book work across multiple audition-types (film, tv, commercials, and voice over). This will include what’s needed to actually get the audition (headshots, resumes, demo reels, agents and managers) as well as what you need to do once the audition sides and script get sent to you. 

We will cover in-person and self-tape (the preferred and most common audition medium post-pandemic) techniques that will set your audition apart from the rest. You’ll learn how to analyze a script and character, how to make strong choices unique to you, and how to tailor a performance based off notes from Casting. By the end of this course, you will have the foundational knowledge of what it takes to create a successful audition.

*15 student limit, all classes will be via Zoom*

About the Instructor

Abraham is an actor and filmmaker from New York City. On camera he can be seen acting on hit TV shows such as BET’s “Boomerang," NBC’s "Aquarius,"  “The Carmichael Show," FX’s "The People Vs. OJ," HBO's "The Boring Life of Jacqueline," and CBS's "NCIS" & "The Young & the Restless." 

He’s done voice overs for video-games such as “Fallout," “Starfield," and “FIFA 2020”. He has dubbed movies for Netflix, is cast as a regular ADR talent for the Epix series “Godfather of Harlem” starring Forrest Whitaker, “The Good Fight," and has voice matched Rick Ross for the Sony Pictures film “Superfly”. 

In the on-camera commercial world, Abraham has played the lead in four major nationwide campaigns for healthcare.org, Truth, and Travelocity. 

His producing work can be seen in film festival shorts such as "Da Capo ," which stars “Grey's Anatomy” alumni Moe Irvin and premiered at the Cleveland International Film Festival in 2017. In addition, Abraham has also cast a series of United States Postal Service marketing ads.

He holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from New York University, Tisch School of the Arts and a Masters Degree in Filmmaking and New Media from the New York Film Academy, Los Angeles.

Class Schedule

10/5/21, (6pm - 8pm) Class 1: Introduction class and materials overview: Please bring headshots, resumes, and reels. We will also overview LA Casting, Actors Access, and Backstage, and how to self submit.

10/12/21, (6pm-8pm) Class 2: Bring back acting materials with notes addressed. We will discuss type casting, branding, goal setting, and the current industry climate. 

10/19/21, (6pm-8pm) Class 3: How to audition for commercials: wardrobe, reading copy, improv, partner reads, and interview style auditions. *Possible Guest appearance*

10/26/21, (6pm-8pm) Class 4: Voiceovers Part 1-Auditioning for voice overs (radio commercials, audiobooks, video-games, dubbing, and loop groups) plus a crash course on DAWs (Digital Audio Workstation).

11/3/21, (6pm-8pm) Class 5: Voiceovers Part 2-Listen to homework recordings and provide in class feedback.

11/10/21, 6pm-8pm Class 6: Theatrical auditions, how to cold read, and script analysis.

11/17/21, (6pm-8pm) Class 7: Audition night- Please bring a piece of prepared text, anything you feel you’re right for or have auditioned for in the past, plus more script analysis tools.

12/1/21, (6pm-8pm) Class 8: Your self tape setup! And Audition night callbacks via Zoom.

Office Hours: Flexible, by request & appointment only, please email — [email protected]

This 8-week course is offered at $320. Applicants will be able to refund their purchase within the first 7 days. 

The first 10 applicants will only pay $300 as an Early Bird Special!

Early Bird Registration: HERE

Registration: HERE 

6:00pm PST / 9:00am EST

Come learn about Harvardwood’s events, programs, resources, and fellowships for those interested in the arts, media and entertainment!

9:00am PST / 12:00pm EST

A monthly group providing ongoing support for graduates of Managing Cash Flow at The Actors Fund. Participants receive guidance and troubleshoot individual challenges, while building community and continuing their financial growth and education through discussions, guest speakers, and a financial book club.

This group meets the third Tuesday of each month except July and December; in January, June and November we will meet on Wednesday evenings.

PREREQUISITE: Participants must have completed both Budgeting Nuts & Bolts and Managing Cash Flow.

More info HERE. 

11:00am PST / 2:00pm EST

Virtually join other performing arts and entertainment industry professionals from across the country to discuss the ups and downs of navigating and working in the industry. This 6-week group is a way to connect with others in the community and reflect on participating in this unique, dynamic and challenging industry. This supportive space will allow you to share and listen with others going through similar experiences and give you a chance to build community and discuss coping strategies. 

Please note that this is not a psychotherapy group and does not provide mental health treatment. If you are in need of mental health support, please reach out to The Actors Fund: actorsfund.org/MentalHealth. 

This group is open to performing arts and entertainment professionals currently residing in the United States, Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands. 

Recurrence: The Entertainment Support Group meets Thursdays from 11 am-12:30pmPST /2 pm–3:30 pm ET starting September 23.

More info HERE. 

11:00am PST / 2:00pm EST

Virtually join other performing arts and entertainment industry professionals from across the country to discuss the ups and downs of navigating and working in the industry. This 6-week group is a way to connect with others in the community and reflect on participating in this unique, dynamic and challenging industry. This supportive space will allow you to share and listen with others going through similar experiences and give you a chance to build community and discuss coping strategies. 

Please note that this is not a psychotherapy group and does not provide mental health treatment. If you are in need of mental health support, please reach out to The Actors Fund: actorsfund.org/MentalHealth. 

This group is open to performing arts and entertainment professionals currently residing in the United States, Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands. 

Recurrence: The Entertainment Support Group meets Thursdays from 11 am-12:30pmPST /2 pm–3:30 pm ET starting September 23.

More info HERE. 

11:00am PST / 2:00pm EST

Virtually join other performing arts and entertainment industry professionals from across the country to discuss the ups and downs of navigating and working in the industry. This 6-week group is a way to connect with others in the community and reflect on participating in this unique, dynamic and challenging industry. This supportive space will allow you to share and listen with others going through similar experiences and give you a chance to build community and discuss coping strategies. 

Please note that this is not a psychotherapy group and does not provide mental health treatment. If you are in need of mental health support, please reach out to The Actors Fund: actorsfund.org/MentalHealth. 

This group is open to performing arts and entertainment professionals currently residing in the United States, Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands. 

Recurrence: The Entertainment Support Group meets Thursdays from 11 am-12:30pmPST /2 pm–3:30 pm ET starting September 23.

More info HERE. 

11:00am PST / 2:00pm EST

Virtually join other performing arts and entertainment industry professionals from across the country to discuss the ups and downs of navigating and working in the industry. This 6-week group is a way to connect with others in the community and reflect on participating in this unique, dynamic and challenging industry. This supportive space will allow you to share and listen with others going through similar experiences and give you a chance to build community and discuss coping strategies. 

Please note that this is not a psychotherapy group and does not provide mental health treatment. If you are in need of mental health support, please reach out to The Actors Fund: actorsfund.org/MentalHealth. 

This group is open to performing arts and entertainment professionals currently residing in the United States, Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands. 

Recurrence: The Entertainment Support Group meets Thursdays from 11 am-12:30pmPST /2 pm–3:30 pm ET starting September 23.

More info HERE. 

11:00am PST / 2:00pm EST

Virtually join other performing arts and entertainment industry professionals from across the country to discuss the ups and downs of navigating and working in the industry. This 6-week group is a way to connect with others in the community and reflect on participating in this unique, dynamic and challenging industry. This supportive space will allow you to share and listen with others going through similar experiences and give you a chance to build community and discuss coping strategies. 

Please note that this is not a psychotherapy group and does not provide mental health treatment. If you are in need of mental health support, please reach out to The Actors Fund: actorsfund.org/MentalHealth. 

This group is open to performing arts and entertainment professionals currently residing in the United States, Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands. 

Recurrence: The Entertainment Support Group meets Thursdays from 11 am-12:30pmPST /2 pm–3:30 pm ET starting September 23.

More info HERE. 

11:00am PST / 2:00pm EST

Virtually join other performing arts and entertainment industry professionals from across the country to discuss the ups and downs of navigating and working in the industry. This 6-week group is a way to connect with others in the community and reflect on participating in this unique, dynamic and challenging industry. This supportive space will allow you to share and listen with others going through similar experiences and give you a chance to build community and discuss coping strategies. 

Please note that this is not a psychotherapy group and does not provide mental health treatment. If you are in need of mental health support, please reach out to The Actors Fund: actorsfund.org/MentalHealth. 

This group is open to performing arts and entertainment professionals currently residing in the United States, Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands. 

Recurrence: The Entertainment Support Group meets Thursdays from 11 am-12:30pmPST /2 pm–3:30 pm ET starting September 23.

More info HERE. 

11:00am PST / 2:00pm EST

Virtually join other performing arts and entertainment industry professionals from across the country to discuss the ups and downs of navigating and working in the industry. This 6-week group is a way to connect with others in the community and reflect on participating in this unique, dynamic and challenging industry. This supportive space will allow you to share and listen with others going through similar experiences and give you a chance to build community and discuss coping strategies. 

Please note that this is not a psychotherapy group and does not provide mental health treatment. If you are in need of mental health support, please reach out to The Actors Fund: actorsfund.org/MentalHealth. 

This group is open to performing arts and entertainment professionals currently residing in the United States, Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands. 

Recurrence: The Entertainment Support Group meets Thursdays from 11 am-12:30pmPST /2 pm–3:30 pm ET starting September 23.

More info HERE.