Why? That's because he coaches you before you take your turn before the industry person...A LOT! I have taken similar events at other places and all you do is go in there and maybe blow your chance...because you don't really know what to do, etc.
I put quotation marks around "class" in my last post because it isn't a class like at your university, more of an event. The coaching you receive is actually better than a college class. Some may call it a practice audition.
Then there's the imitators. Others that I've read online even call such things a rip off but NOT Jagger's. Don't mistake those for what Jagger does! That's because Jagger TEACHES and it brings results!
Jagger's events are very worthwhile and I'm glad I came upon his CnC site, truly my best break so far in NYC. I don't recall how I first found him when I was living in Holland but I feel very lucky to have done so.
On top of that, as I wrote before, Jagger tells you straight. I can't tell you how many NYC directors over-use the word, "Great!" Because of that, they give you nothing to learn from. I think "class" is not enough of a superlative for Jagger's sessions.
Thursday, January 13, 2011
RECORD WEEK! January 13
The good news is over the top! First, I got another commercial agent! I met this one through a "class" at one of the drama schools. This school is run by Jagger Kaye, the "King of Tough Love," meaning he really tells you straight what you've gotta do to succeed.
However, I also really need an agent for theater!! I went to a "class" last night and he wants to see/hear me sing at some kind of a show. Yesterday, I auditiond and got selected by Bobby Holder to also sing at two of the four showcases coming in February. I will invite the agent to this. Bobby's "school" is called "The Actor's Project-NYC." I will also be competing in their monologue competition on Jan. 17.
I won a prize at another competition staged by Weist-Barron Studios and will receive a free, $300 class. I'll start that one later this month. I had to do scenes and commercial copy for that one and it was fun!
Next, today, I have a callback for the national tour of "Beauty and the Beast" for two roles, Cogsworth the butler, and Belle's father, Maurice! Over 170 men showed up for the audition and VERY few got a callback so I feel very, VERY lucky! I read where some people have to audition for months before they finally join the tour. I hope that isn't the case for me but I will assume it is so I don't get too worked up.
The HUGE news is that I got the part for the new sitcom, "Beat Cafe!" I will be playing Larry, the owner of the cafe. Now, keep in mind that new TV shows are a total shot in the dark. First, as this is NOT with a major network, they will need to arrange financing. Then some network somewhere will have to also get sold on the idea. Then, millions of people need to watch it. After all that, I will finally allow myself to celebrate.
I need to go do my "homework" for the audition this afternoon...in four hours. The nice thing is that I really DO enjoy auditioning and my nervousness is easy to manage. In fact, I hardly notice it during the fun and excitement of taking a shot! This one should be just reading the many scenes they gave me to prepare...in just two days. I'll do my best!
However, I also really need an agent for theater!! I went to a "class" last night and he wants to see/hear me sing at some kind of a show. Yesterday, I auditiond and got selected by Bobby Holder to also sing at two of the four showcases coming in February. I will invite the agent to this. Bobby's "school" is called "The Actor's Project-NYC." I will also be competing in their monologue competition on Jan. 17.
I won a prize at another competition staged by Weist-Barron Studios and will receive a free, $300 class. I'll start that one later this month. I had to do scenes and commercial copy for that one and it was fun!
Next, today, I have a callback for the national tour of "Beauty and the Beast" for two roles, Cogsworth the butler, and Belle's father, Maurice! Over 170 men showed up for the audition and VERY few got a callback so I feel very, VERY lucky! I read where some people have to audition for months before they finally join the tour. I hope that isn't the case for me but I will assume it is so I don't get too worked up.
The HUGE news is that I got the part for the new sitcom, "Beat Cafe!" I will be playing Larry, the owner of the cafe. Now, keep in mind that new TV shows are a total shot in the dark. First, as this is NOT with a major network, they will need to arrange financing. Then some network somewhere will have to also get sold on the idea. Then, millions of people need to watch it. After all that, I will finally allow myself to celebrate.
I need to go do my "homework" for the audition this afternoon...in four hours. The nice thing is that I really DO enjoy auditioning and my nervousness is easy to manage. In fact, I hardly notice it during the fun and excitement of taking a shot! This one should be just reading the many scenes they gave me to prepare...in just two days. I'll do my best!
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