"Caryn has the ability to quickly comprehend a scene and bring it to life. She inspires ideas and actions that would have otherwise gone untapped. I wouldn't go anywhere else with my audition material" -VICTORIA SUMMER ( 2012/13 shot not one but, 4 feature film principal roles including a scene with Tom Hanks in SAVING MR BANKS!)
AUDITION SKILLS
“Real Tools for Working Actors”
with
the only teacher selected on both coasts as one of "THE BEST AUDITION COACHES" BACK STAGE West and East 2009 polls
Caryn still auditions... just like her students
7:30- 9:00pm June 4
Sat.10-5pm / Sun 10:00- 5pm JUNE 15/16
TUESDAYS Series/ 4 eve.s June 11 - July 2 7-10:30pm
early enroll and save $50!
May 17-19
DON’T BLOW YOUR INTRO or SHOW YOUR RUST!
This workshop is preparation-oriented and geared to the market of film and television but will help you with your theater auditions as well. It promotes creative risk-taking in the room, the power of breath to combat the very common phenomena of performance anxiety, getting savvy about taped auditions, tricks to CD workshops, and networking/marketing skills in a rapidly changing market. CARYN is all about CONTENT... and many handouts to guide you
TOPICS :
Internet Readiness: Google-ability, Industry presence, ImdbPro visibility
Foundations of Courage: Mission /Vision/ Goals /Tools to be Present , Camera Script Analysis and Preparation Dramaturgy: Making Choices informed by Story Structure , Genre Specific Choices
The New PreRead: Tips on CD Taped Auditions , The Tricks CDs Can’t Tell You at Workshops
Networking/ The Special Prep for CD Workshops , Your Entrance Contagion
The Power of the First Moment , Breathing and Subtextual Moments, Eliminating Self Sabotage and Nerves
1-6 liners: "Co-stars are actually harder!", Effortlessness, Being Present and Playfulness
LA REGISTRATION NYC REGISTRATION
ALUMNI TESTIMONIALS:
DAVID ALAN BASCHE ( series regular “The Exes” “Starter Wife” opposite Debra Messing ,"Lipstick Jungle" , "Three Sisters," "Oh Grow Up," films include "United 93," "War of the Worlds," "Full Frontal" ): “Caryn's class changed my life: I take what she taught me into every audition, and it works over and over again, and that means: so do I !"
“Caryn is a very dedicated coach whose main goal is to help actors succeed. She helps me to walk into auditions confident in what I have prepared.” -DOUGLAS OWENS ( coached for one of the leads in the feature A WHITE TRASH CHRISTMAS- a 2012 release)
" I have to share this: This is the BEST audition class I've ever taken! I took it 10 years ago and STILL use many of the things I learned. There is so much to gain from this workshop. I've sent many friends to Caryn. She is a working actor and knows how tough the biz is. And she's very honest." -MISSY HARGRAVES ( actress/ producer) June 2011
"Caryn! I booked the movie you coached me on, "CASA DE MI PADRE" produced by and starring Will Ferrell. Great supporting role. Thanks for all your help and thoughtful insights. You rock!"- ADRIAN MARTINEZ ( soon toe be seen as Ben Stiller’s sidekick in THE SECRET LIFE OF WALTER MITTY)
The Young and the Restless’ Billy Miller (Billy Abbott) got a well-deserved Daytime Emmy!!!! "I took your advice Caryn - went out for a soap - booked the new role for All My Children. I move to NY this week. Just found out today. A little crazy. Loved your class - thanks for everything." Billy "BJ" Miller (cw: A year later he was back here in Y and R!)
ISABELLA HOFMANN ( series regular on DEAR JOHN, HOMICIDE, BEGGARS AND CHOOSERS, and recurred on JAG) "Whether just starting out, or a seasoned veteran, Caryn West is the quintessential teacher/ actor coach. She is insightful, innovative, current about the business and spot on in critiques. The first time Caryn coached me, I booked a lead in an independent film. I've studied with Uta, Stella and now I can say I've studied with Caryn."
"Working with Caryn has helped me regain my enthusiasm for auditioning. I feel more confident and prepared. Our work together can pretty much be summed up by saying - I booked the first role I worked with her on ( a top of show guest on CRIMINAL MINDS). Thank you Caryn."
JULIE MANN 8/21/12: "After a dearth of theatrical gigs, I booked 3 days on the final season of "GREY'S ANATOMY!" Not only did Caryn equip me for the audition with her spot-on coaching (by SKYPE), but she believed in me during my time of tremendous self-doubt. That priceless gift helped me over my own hurdle and I'm truly grateful to her"
KELLY HUDDLESTON (booked parts on both Mad Men and Dexter after coaching with Caryn): “Caryn draws from her wealth of experience and knowledge helping me grasp the nuances of every character. Additionally, she also led me to find my own confidence to perform under the pressures of a producer session!
TED FENTON:"Caryn, I just wanted to write a quick note to thank you for this past coaching session. There is no doubt that the reason I booked this job on CRIMINAL MINDS was because of what I prepared with you. I have a tendency to go in and want to please everyone, rather then going in and telling a story, just like you taught me in your class, as well. Thank you again for helping me book this job!!!"-
AYNSLEY BUBBICO":I had been out of the game for a few months and suddenly had an important audition opportunity. I was dealing with some major anxiety, so I immediately called Caryn. After my session I felt 100% prepared and Caryn even provided me with the tools necessary to prep emotionally right before the audition to eliminate nerves as well as suggestions on what to wear. I went into this audition feeling entirely in control of the room, my work, and the overall experience. The casting director knows my work and even she remarked on my confidence, execution, and even my shoes! She said it was the best audition I'd ever done for her! I left the audition on cloud nine and I have Caryn to thank!"- ( and she booked it!! a guest on HOW I MET MY MOTHER- cw)
Caryn West's Space for Actors
www.carynwest.com carynwest@mac.com
7506 Lexington Ave. West Hollywood, Ca. 90046
o: 323.876.0394 c: 818.693.4625
