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VIP Zora DeHorter Masterclass Lesson Plans Studio For Performing Arts LA

Film and television casting professional and acting coach Zora DeHorter CSA has been a special guest instructor at Studio For Performing Arts LA.


View Zora's lesson plans below for when she has instructed at our studio.


For Zora's bio, please click here. For the current schedule of events please visit studioforperformingarts.com.



LESSON PLANS FOR VIP ZORA DEHORTER CSA


Students will learn:

  • Acting for the camera

  • Taking direction

  • Making bold character driven choices

  • The audition process

  • In-person vs. virtual auditions

  • Comedy vs drama

  • Film vs television


What to prepare:

Students should prepare a film/television scene no longer than two minutes. We will provide a 'reader' to read with you.


Zora will watch and then coach and give adjustments to each performer in a group setting. She will also discuss the evolving audition process, in-person v. virtual casting and what it's like to return to set as production resumes again in Los Angeles and beyond.


Agenda:

- Course & Topic Intro/Lecture - Scene work with coaching and redirection - Question & Answer Session - Goal Setting & Wrap Up



For the current schedule of events please visit studioforperformingarts.com




MORE INFORMATION ABOUT OUR STUDIO PROGRAMS:


Our programs are open to all performers, both union and non-union.


The following disclaimer is provided specifically at the request of and in accordance with SAG/AFTRA:

  • Seminars or classes are for educational purposes only and will not secure or provide opportunity for employment in the field or representation by an agent or casting director.


The following disclaimer is provided specifically at the request of and in accordance with the Casting Society of America (CSA):

  • This workshop is a learning experience. It is not an audition or employment opportunity.

  • When the workshop is over, the casting director/casting associate/casting director (whichever is applicable) teaching this workshop will not be taking home nor be given access to your headshot, resume or any other of your promotional materials.


Studio for Performing Arts LA is a talent training and counseling service.

  • This is not a talent agency contract. Only a talent agent license pursuant to section 1700.5 of the labor code may engage in the occupation of procuring, offering, promising, or attempting to procure employment or engagements for an artist.

  • Studio for Performing Arts LA is prohibited by law from offering or attempting to obtain additions or employment for you. It may only provide you with training and counseling.

  • To review the law in its entirety and to access a PDF copy of the contract into which you are entering for this one-time event, please click here.


Studio for Performing Arts LA is bonded with Old Republic Surety Co. (Bond #W150384425) as required by CA State Law.

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