Bio’s and Resumes Make a lasting first impression with your bio and resume.  In this class, students gain  an in-depth understanding of what stands out – good or bad – with casting directors and bookers.  Learn to make your bio stand out without giving false information while accenting your strong points.  In this course, you will learn the techniques to selling yourself on paper with your body of work and also the pitfalls that can land you in the trash. 

Character Acting Study Experience how to play the subtext in a scene using different methods for analyzing characters.  In this class, students will learn to develop a single purpose for the actor. This course will teach students the importance of character analysis as it applies to the role, the scene and the entire performance.

Audition Technique
Learn to create your own theatrical opportunities to help generate work. This class provides insight into the secrets techniques to standout at the audition and book the job. You will be taught how to identify yourself as a marketing tool and always be on your game… because the audition starts when you get to the door.
 
Cold Reading
Master Cold Reading with confidence.  In this class you will develop the ability to interpret dialogue in the moment while staying in character.  We will show you audition-winning, proven techniques to cold read and interact with scene partners. You will learn to take sides and immediately begin to build the character.  Students learn to make real honest choices on demand, while staying focused and motivated.

The 5 C’s of Comedy
This class explores the 5 general areas where comics will make their livelihood; Clubs, Colleges, Casinos, Cruise-ships & Corporate. This class will explore the methods to obtain employment at these places; and will also provide the vital information of who to contact; and will give tips to learning how to manage and maintain continuous employment opportunities at these venues.  

Produce & Promote your own Room
Are you tired of begging for stage time? Discover the valuable tips and methods for starting and developing your own comedy night.  Use this class to learn the tactics that will help to locate, negotiate terms and promote a night of comedy you can call your own.

Stand up Showcase Techniques
Got a big showcase? Every comic will have to showcase their talent for a TV scout, casting agent or club owner at some point in their career.  Every comic should have a routine to succeed when it’s their time to be in the showcase spot light. This class will equip every comic with tools and techniques that will provide confidence which is a key ensure success when it is time to showcase.

Financial Preparation 
Having poor credit and being unprepared for financial success is no laughing matter. Many comics joke about having bad credit and it is unnecessary.  Comics should understand the financial ups and downs that come with being in the entertainment business and prepare themselves for it. This class will also enlighten comics on tax preparation, unemployment insurance and credit repair.

Devil in the Details – and Other Small Print – Contracts 101
What does all the mumbo-jumbo mean on those papers they throw at you just before you walk on stage?  The bottom line isn’t money – it’s the line where you signed your name.  The money is hidden in many places and between the lines.  Before you sign on the dotted line, you will have a much better foundation about the many forms of compensation, up-front deposits, initial compensation, residuals, royalties, merchandising, supplemental markets and buy-outs.   

UI and U (Unemployment Insurance and You)
Have you ever felt like your state’s Employment Office is hindering your work progress and process, as opposed to helping you stay focused on WORKING???   The Employment Office’s application and continuing claim forms are not geared for those who work in the entertainment industry. Ms. Laura openly declares, "THE SYSTEM IS CRAZY!" Her years in comedy and experience with the Employment Office provides for an entertaining and educational perspective from stage to rage. Ms. Laura’s UI &U course will help those in entertainment successfully navigate the unemployment Insurance system with less stress and hostility - quickly and effectively.  You will gain important information to avoid unnecessary delays of your money so you can get back to focusing on what you do best.

DON'T PAY FOR THAT LAY
This seriously fun workshop gives comedic students an opportunity to sharpen their dramatic and improvisational  skills in a uniquely engaging, enlightening and educational format.  Dealing with the serious topic of HIV/AIDS/STD prevention, students will interact and participate in partner negotiation/refusal skills and coping skills role-play.  In a room full of comedic artists, the students will put their best theatrical talents in play as they address the Hollywood lifestyles and it’s effects.  Professionals from the acting community and HIV/AIDS/STD Awareness/Prevention fields will observe and assess which performances merit a PSA.  Open to all levels.