Service Description

Tier 2 - Maintaining vulnerability despite audition intensity. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN Authentically approach your audition material by analyzing the truth that’s on the page as well as considering the truth of what you're personally experiencing that day. In this class, you'll learn strategies to help you navigate what's showing up for you in the moment. Week 1: Using The Truth You'll partner up with each other and get two takes at a cold read on-camera. We'll talk about effective storytelling, whether that's coming from your lived experience or how you're embodying your character. Week 2: Connecting the Dots This week everyone will be assigned a scene and get a chance to prep in advance, using the tactics learned in the first class and getting another chance to apply Tiffany's feedback in the moment. Week 3: Going Deeper This week will center around improvisation and partnering to inform your scene. We'll check-in with each other, optionally using the given circumstances of our day and/OR the character's given circumstances to build compelling narratives. Week 4: Concluding Truth We'll work on a final scene and talk about establishing a backstory and visible opinions for your character, concluding with a Q&A session to reflect on the last 4 weeks. ---- ABOUT THE TEACHER Originally from Chicago, Tiffany Renee Johnson is a professional actress with a BFA in Theatre from Howard University and 13 years of professional experience. She’s worked at various theatres across the city and country, including The Goodman, Steppenwolf, Remy Bumppo, Chicago Shakes, Northlight, Congo Square, Arena Stage, and Berkeley Rep. She’s also played characters on tv shows and in films including Chicago PD, Chicago Med, Chicago Fire, Shameless, Soundtrack, The Chi, Range Runners and North of the 10. Tiffany has also spent a significant amount of time teaching acting and movement workshops to students of various ages and backgrounds. She also speaks to students and organizations, with a goal of encouraging listeners to push beyond the challenges of their circumstances in order to live a fruitful and purpose-filled life. A fun fact about Tiffany is that the first time she ever got on a plane was when she took a 22 hour trip to Australia! Photos: Michael Brosilow, T Charles Erickson Photography