11 May, 2015
New workshop opportunity for young aspiring film and TV actors
(May 11, 2015 - HOPKINTON, MA) — Hopkinton Center for the Arts (HCA) announces a new partnership with Boston Casting. Starting with an Acting for Film & Television Bootcamp for aspiring actors, ages 9-15, the partnership gives residents of the MetroWest an opportunity to learn more about auditioning and casting with one of the region’s largest casting companies. Bootcamp takes place Saturday, June 6, from 1-4 p.m. at the Hopkinton Center for the Arts (98 Hayden Rowe St., Hopkinton). Cost: $65. To register for this spring class, go to www.hopartscenter.org/classes or call (508) 435-9222.
In Acting for Film & Television Bootcamp, kids/teens will learn how to prepare for an audition, script breakdown, cold reading, improvised auditioning, and character development. Using scripts, each student will perform on-camera and get direction and feedback on their performance. The workshop will conclude with a Q&A session with parents, which will include topics such as marketing your child as an actor, how to find out about auditions, and the casting process at Boston Casting (www.bostoncasting.com).
