GroupClasses
$395
Teen On Camera Classes
Saturdays Session I: February 22 - March 28 | 10:00 am - 1:00 pm OR Saturdays Session II: April 18, 25 May 2, 9, 16, 23 | 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
WHERE: Gaithersburg
Classes will begin with a quick warm up followed by a writing exercise. Students will alternate weekly between on camera work and scene study. Scripts and assignments will be handed out well in advance. It is expected every student comes to class audition ready.
Commercials
WHEN: Saturdays February 22 - March 28 | 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
WHERE: Gaithersburg
Work on camera every week, applying craft and improv skills to make your commercial auditions a work of art. From industrials, to testimonials, MOS, straight and comedic commercial copy, discover the ins and outs to booking a commercial audition! Limited to 6 students. Cost: $395
Intensives
Auditioning for the Camera Brush Up
WHEN: Sunday, March 8 I 10am-4pm
WHERE: Gaithersburg
COST: $175
WHAT: AFTC Brush Up will touch on all the CCS basics in one day. Students will work on camera with copy from Commercials, TV, Film & Monologues. Headshots & Resumes, Agents & Managers, and Union & NonUnion discussions will begin and end the session. This class is PERFECT for those friends of yours who say they live too far from Gaithersburg to travel weekly for CCS classes. Even if you took this class years ago, if you feel you need a refresher on the basics this is a great place to get back in the game! And if you are a current student who has NEVER taken this class, it is a MUST!
Co Star Brush Up
WHEN: Sunday, March 22 I 10am-4pm
WHERE: Gaithersburg
COST: $175
WHAT: The Co Star Brush up will cover the WHO, WHAT, WHERE of the audition and focus on audition/on-camera technique. This class is great for CCS students who haven’t had time to be in a weekly class but want to brush up on their audition techniques. It is also great for the newbie! Students will work a minimum of 3 sides from a genre of their choosing and receive their tapes at the conclusion of the class.
Energy and Elements for MONOLOGUES and CALLBACKS
WHEN: Sunday, March 29 I 10am-4pm
WHERE: Gaithersburg
COST: $175
WHAT: Whether you have monologues that need prepping for college auditions, general meetings, or you are looking for more insight into the callback and experience with director adjustments, this one day class offering will open your eyes. Energy and Elements is a technique exclusive to CCS that will open your eyes to the wonder of the world around us and how we respond to it. This class is a mix of visual examples, improv and on camera work. Escape for a day and lose yourself in the work!
Private Sessions/Self Tapes
Private Sessions are 60 minutes with scripts and curriculum provided by the instructor. Sessions are $90 an hour for students who have never taken a CCS course. For students who have taken a course but are not currently enrolled, the rate is $75. For students currently enrolled in class Privates Sessions are $50.
Coaching sessions are 60 minutes and students provide the material they’d like to work on. These sessions are $75 for students who have never taken a CCS course. For students who have taken a course but are not currently enrolled, the rate is $60. For students currently enrolled in class Coaching Sessions are $50.
Self Tapes are generally 30 minute sessions with 20 minutes used for taping and 10 minutes used for playback, uploading, editing, labeling, etc. The actor treats the session like an audition where they have arrived prepped and ready to do 2-4 takes and a slate. These sessions are $40 for students who have never taken a CCS course. For students who have taken a course but are not currently enrolled, the rate is $30.For students currently enrolled the rate is $20.
When additional coaching and/or takes are needed and/or the actor is not completely off book, this is no longer defined as a self tape and coaching session rates will apply.
Due to the time sensitivity often involved with self taping, it is recommended you email first via the contact form to make arrangements.