Monthly Archives: August 2017

Aug 18

‘Comedy’ and ‘Preparing a Difficult Scene’

By Richard Sarell | Acting Classes & Workshops , Online Classes

Acting Work Out - Tuesdays Online

'Comedy' and 'Preparing a difficult scene'

Dates:

Tuesday 18 August - 15 September

Duration

2.5 hours for five weeks

Times

7:00pm - 9:30pm

Tutor

Richard Sarell

Fee:

$275

Preparing a Difficult Scene results

BUILD YOUR SKILLS IN PLAYING COMEDY AND PREPARING A DIFFICULT SCENE.

FIVE WEEKS to get on top of the skills explored over two terms of MASTER CLASSES.
(Enrol and get the link for the FIVE SESSIONS. At 7pm on Tuesdays it will take you straight to the Zoom 'Waiting Room' - if you aren't admitted quickly, text Richard on 0407 226620)

These online Zoom sessions are a great way to keep exercising your acting muscles.


The skills learnt over two terms for MASTER CLASS actors lifted screen presence and actor confidence. The result - more audience engagement.


Comedy performances were very funny. Drama performances were richly complex.

$275 for FIVE SESSIONS.  

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IN FIVE WEEKS DISCOVER TECHNIQUES THE MASTER CLASS SPENT TWENTY WEEKS REFINING 
Email any questions to richard@rehearsalroom.com or ring 0407 226620

Glenn Quinn -  Mama Mia, Spamelot, Jersey Boys [lead]

I was able to quickly overcome my long held misconceptions about what acting is and was ushered into a place of freedom, spontaneity and freedom with the scene.

How this session works?

1) HAVE NEW UNDERSTANDINGS EXPLAINED, THEN TRY THEM OUT

As usual these concepts are simple and logical. Once you understand them, practicing the techniques builds the skills. You will instantly see the difference.

2) Supply your own script

You choose the type of comedy you wish to explore. Or be challenged by the levels of complexity a difficult scene presents for you.

3) Practice your established skills and develop new ones

If you are already familiar with The Rehearsal Room techniques then this is a simple way to expand them further.  IF YOU AREN'T FAMILIAR WITH THIS APPROACH USE YOUR OWN PROCESS AND SEE WHAT YOU LEARN.  Actors must be flexible, eh!!

4) You will rehearse in a 'Breakout Room' with your scene partner

The format is the standard approach to classes at The Rehearsal Room.  1) General discussion about acting theory  2) Actors move in pairs to 'Breakout Rooms' to work their scene (Richard can join you to offer advice.)  3) Rejoin the main group to play your scene and get feedback.

5) You can record your work

Zoom allows you to record your work so you can re-evaluate afterwards.

6) Enjoy a relaxed social environment

Enjoy the convivial atmosphere of these classes while you continue to explore the wondrous world of acting and KEEP EXERCISING YOU ACTING MUSCLES.  

6) Just keep on learning

You can make these sessions as challenging or relaxing as you like.  Actors who keep returning to The Rehearsal Room see there skills get better and better.

THIS IS FOR YOU IF...

  • You have the foundations of The Rehearsal Room process in place and want to continue to build your skills
  • Gaining a basic understanding of this technique is your plan, this is a great way to do it
  • Fixing an acting problem is your goal - then discuss it in the session
  • Are interested in comedy or wish to be more confident preparing for the big scenes
  • Sharing your interest in acting with others of like mind gives you pleasure

IF YOU DON’T JOIN IN …

  • You will miss out on the FUN
  • You could miss finding an acting buddy or a new friend
  • You may never know the way this approach could change your view of acting and increase your skills
  • You will miss sharing stimulating views on a topic you love
  • You will never find out how much your skill could grow from these powerful techniques

ABOUT RICHARD...

Richard finds every workshop provides the opportunity not only for actors to grow more but also for the collective understanding of technique to grow more. The exciting element of these classes is that they train actors to think in a productive way about the practicalities of acting. The discussions are stimulating, purposeful and highly productive. Richard is always on the look out for the new view that he will learn from the next class. Some philosophy you explore today might well be an exciting basis for tomorrow’s class.

Richard often says, “I get out of bed each day excited by the prospect of an unexpected new discovery.”


This Five Week Workshop commences on
18 August 2026


USE THESE EXCELLENT SESSIONS TO YOUR ADVANTAGE.
Learn skills you will use throughout your career. Learn to be real, to be versatile, to be a great listener and to be skilled in auditions.
AND ... HAVE SOME FUN!!!

Aug 15

WEBINAR 1: Anatomy of a Self Test Audition

By Richard Sarell | Acting Classes & Workshops

Anatomy of a Self Test Audition - the takeaways
learnt from Lou Mitchell
      The Recording

Date:

Duration:

Tutor:

                         Full Fee:


AVAILABLE NOW

1 hour 30 minutes

​Richard Sarell

$10.00

VIEW IMMEDIATELY

90 minute WEBINAR Replay - $10

5 star rating

After a fabulous SELF TEST AUDITION WORKSHOP with Lou Mitchell (Maura Fay Casting), RICHARD has crunched the numbers and done the analysis.
THE RESULTS ARE FASCINATING. 

NOW you can discover the basic mistake 68% of actors make in their self test audition in this 5-star Webinar.

Do a simple exercise that will change the way that you make your choices forever. 
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Richard has the numbers that prove the point.

Sharon Heywood
Wesley Forke

Detailed and descriptive. Great stuff.
SHARON HEYWOOD
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Seeing those percentages was a real wake up call - kind of scary.
WESLEY FORKE

Thanks for opening my eyes, Richard
KATE ALNUTT


Immediately implementable practical instruction and insights.
SOPHIA LIGHTFOOT

Kate Allnutt
Sophia Lightfoot

There is a current epidemic of self test auditions because of the pandemic. That trend was growing before the Covid Crisis and is set to continue afterwards.  So, don't fall into this basic trap with your next self test.   

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What you will learn in this session ...

1) The most likely choice most actors will make

There are common choices made by actors when preparing a self test scene.  Understanding how others work will help you to make choices that are different.

2) Creative techniques to make an effective and professional self tape

There are very simple techniques that open up your options for the choices you are considering.  Learn to let logic create the possibilities so that your intuition can make the choice.

3) Manage the shooting/recording options

In last Saturday's session Lou Mitchell made a number of suggestions about how to use the camera to enhance your performance.  This session will explore a variety of ways you can do that.

4) Preparing options for a scene when under pressure

Build your skill at understanding how the elements of the character and the conflict interact so that you are in complete control of all the options.  There will be a simple exercise to help you do that, which will be empowering.

THIS IS FOR YOU IF...

  • You find Casting Directors intimidating
  • Are never sure exactly what a casting director is looking for or you are absolutely sure what they are looking for
  • Have made great plans for your audition but seldom deliver them
  • Feel you often fall into the same traps
  • Often aren't clear about your choices so you just wing it.

IF YOU DON’T HAVE THESE SKILLS …

  • the same mistakes will continue to reoccur
  • you wont have a professional understanding of the audition process
  • confusing choices will be hard to resolve
  • your audition will be the same as everyone else's
  • be rigid in your choices rather than relaxed, flexible and professional

ABOUT RICHARD...

Over his twenty-five year directing career Richard found that many actors he auditioned didn’t actually listen in auditions.  And he realised that it took many years of experience for actors to come to terms with and understand the audition process.

Having a practical understanding of what the actor's job is when auditioning is a massive help in enabling an actor to audition well.  Self test have added a whole new layer of complications.  Plus there are many myths about auditions and many confusions about what Casting Directors and directors are looking for.

Richard was one of the first acting teachers to begin running workshops that allowed actors to interact with Casting Directors.  The aim was to give actors experience of the audition room so that they can approach an audition in a relaxed, focused and professional way.

Richard continues to analyze actors choices to define which ones are productive so that the actors he trains are equipped to make pro-active choices.  

Because our minds all work in the same way understanding those patterns of behaviour is both good for managing the actor's choices as well as understanding the character's motivation.

Shane Porteous A Country Practice [Lead actor]

For an actor a scene must do more than further the plot - it must explore the relationship between the characters. Richard has a gift for making this process clear and simple. His direction gives me confidence to trust my own intuition, thus allowing the character room to breathe...

THIS WEBINAR - IS AVAILABLE FOR YOU RIGHT NOW

Learn skills you will use throughout your career. 

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