Who Can Register:
This workshop is for actors ages 8-15
Time:
11:00 am - 1:30 pm
Price:
$99.00
(Early Bird special is $89 if purchase by Mon, June 24th)
This workshop is for actors ages 8-15
Time:
11:00 am - 1:30 pm
Price:
$99.00
(Early Bird special is $89 if purchase by Mon, June 24th)
Ready for your kid/teen to be prepared to work on Major Network TV series and studio feature films? In our workshop, the young actors will get to work with our Youth Division Coach, Amber Miller Moore on their on-camera audition technique. Our special guests, Milan Ray and Brandon Faison will assist Coach Amber with feedback and notes. They will also talk about their journey of working on major network tv sets and films. There will be a Parent Breakout Session for parents to get tips/advice from the moms of our special guests. Learn what it takes to build your child's acting career.
WORKSHOP TOPICS:
- Master your on-camera audition technique and scene breakdown.
- Handling your nerves during audition and performance.
- Navigating New York, Los Angeles, and Atlanta.
- Mindset to have going into a network, streaming, and/or cable series audition.
- Parent Q & A with the Moms of the special guests
HOW TO PREPARE:
The young actors will be given a link with scenes to choose from.
FORMAT:
Actors will be required to submit a self tape of a scene prior to the workshop. Our team will show your self tape to the class and right after, the industry guest will give feedback and direction. Actors will get to perform the scene live after receiving notes. A reader will be assigned for all actors.
LOCATION:
McKinnon Acting Studio
8601 Jericho City Drive, Ste 224
Hyattsville, MD, 20785
NOTE:
The presence of a casting director or talent representative does not guarantee representation or employment opportunities. This workshop is for educational purposes only! It is your responsibility to prepare your materials well in advance of the class. We highly recommend you have your scene off book to get the most out of the feedback and coaching from our industry guest.
- Master your on-camera audition technique and scene breakdown.
- Handling your nerves during audition and performance.
- Navigating New York, Los Angeles, and Atlanta.
- Mindset to have going into a network, streaming, and/or cable series audition.
- Parent Q & A with the Moms of the special guests
HOW TO PREPARE:
The young actors will be given a link with scenes to choose from.
FORMAT:
Actors will be required to submit a self tape of a scene prior to the workshop. Our team will show your self tape to the class and right after, the industry guest will give feedback and direction. Actors will get to perform the scene live after receiving notes. A reader will be assigned for all actors.
LOCATION:
McKinnon Acting Studio
8601 Jericho City Drive, Ste 224
Hyattsville, MD, 20785
NOTE:
The presence of a casting director or talent representative does not guarantee representation or employment opportunities. This workshop is for educational purposes only! It is your responsibility to prepare your materials well in advance of the class. We highly recommend you have your scene off book to get the most out of the feedback and coaching from our industry guest.
ABOUT THE SPECIAL GUESTS:
MILAN RAY
Milan began in the TV-Film industry when she was in first grade. Since then, she’s been seen/heard in numerous commercials and voice overs for many international companies and their social media campaigns. Her most popular, a national Walmart “Trolls” commercial, had over 12 million collective views on YouTube.
Soon after, Milan segued into film playing one of the lead roles in Amazon Studios film, Troop Zero, which starred Viola Davis, Allison Janney and Mckenna Grace. Milan's role in this film was the feisty character named 'Hell-No'. Immediately following this film project, Milan secured the role of 'Shay' in the HBO feature film, Charm City Kings which starred Jahi Di'Allo Winston and Teyonah Parris. Milan had all of her scenes in both movies with the stars of these films.
Milan forayed into TV series shortly after these successful films. Her first series was the Amazon Studios hit, Modern Love, in which she shared the role of 'Lil' with Dominique Fishback. Milan played the younger version of ‘Lil’ while Dominique played the older version. The next series for Milan was in ABC's reboot of The Wonder Years in which she played the series regular role of 'Keisa Clemmons' for 32 episodes.
(Coming out later this year, Milan has a lead role in a new animated Pixar TV series which is going to be revolutionary in design. Details will be announced at that time.)
Outside of acting, fashion is one of Milan's big passions. She is currently designing a few of her own creations. Milan also enjoys English style horseback riding along with professional photography. A healthy lifestyle is very important to Milan consisting of fitness, nutritious food and good sleep habits. She also enjoys volunteering at various animal charities and loves traveling especially when she can take her cat, London, along to share in the adventures.
Milan began in the TV-Film industry when she was in first grade. Since then, she’s been seen/heard in numerous commercials and voice overs for many international companies and their social media campaigns. Her most popular, a national Walmart “Trolls” commercial, had over 12 million collective views on YouTube.
Soon after, Milan segued into film playing one of the lead roles in Amazon Studios film, Troop Zero, which starred Viola Davis, Allison Janney and Mckenna Grace. Milan's role in this film was the feisty character named 'Hell-No'. Immediately following this film project, Milan secured the role of 'Shay' in the HBO feature film, Charm City Kings which starred Jahi Di'Allo Winston and Teyonah Parris. Milan had all of her scenes in both movies with the stars of these films.
Milan forayed into TV series shortly after these successful films. Her first series was the Amazon Studios hit, Modern Love, in which she shared the role of 'Lil' with Dominique Fishback. Milan played the younger version of ‘Lil’ while Dominique played the older version. The next series for Milan was in ABC's reboot of The Wonder Years in which she played the series regular role of 'Keisa Clemmons' for 32 episodes.
(Coming out later this year, Milan has a lead role in a new animated Pixar TV series which is going to be revolutionary in design. Details will be announced at that time.)
Outside of acting, fashion is one of Milan's big passions. She is currently designing a few of her own creations. Milan also enjoys English style horseback riding along with professional photography. A healthy lifestyle is very important to Milan consisting of fitness, nutritious food and good sleep habits. She also enjoys volunteering at various animal charities and loves traveling especially when she can take her cat, London, along to share in the adventures.
BRANDON FAISON
Brandon started acting at the age of four. His big personality and ability to make you laugh led to the start of his acting career, which ushered in his first commercial—a Nats vs. Orioles sports promo. This experience fostered his passion for entertainment and led to appearances in film and television productions.
You may have seen Brandon in John Legend's “Have Yourself a Merry Christmas” music video (2018), “Miss Virginia” alongside Uzo Aduba (2019), “Swagger” as Young Phil, inspired by Kevin Durant (2020), “A Rich Christmas”, as Jeremy Holley (2021) and Amazon Next Generation "STAT THAT" NFL Commercial (2021). He is also featured in Donovan Mitchell’s Adidas/Crayola sneaker collab, BWI’s “I’ll take you there” commercial, Baltimore Ravens “Shield Anthem” commercial, and “Life’s Rich” Ritz Commercial, just to name a few. Brandon most recently worked on the set of Jeremy Renner's popular television series, Mayor of Kingstown, as Trey alongside D Smoke, Tobi Bamtefa, and Mystie Smith.
Brandon's ability to embody characters and make them his own, take direction, and exhibit the emotion needed to grab audiences has caught the attention of notable actors and producers, getting him recognized and nominated for the Young Artist Academy Award (2021). His peers and teachers recognized Brandon's talent as he was awarded “Most Likely to be Famous” and was the only recipient within the entire 8th-grade class to receive the “Eye of the Tiger” Leadership Award.
Brandon is equally dedicated to maintaining high scholarship by maintaining over a 3.5 average while pursuing acting and participating in extracurricular activities. In his spare time, he participates in his school's yearbook and media clubs, plays travel baseball, and enjoys gaming with friends.
Brandon started acting at the age of four. His big personality and ability to make you laugh led to the start of his acting career, which ushered in his first commercial—a Nats vs. Orioles sports promo. This experience fostered his passion for entertainment and led to appearances in film and television productions.
You may have seen Brandon in John Legend's “Have Yourself a Merry Christmas” music video (2018), “Miss Virginia” alongside Uzo Aduba (2019), “Swagger” as Young Phil, inspired by Kevin Durant (2020), “A Rich Christmas”, as Jeremy Holley (2021) and Amazon Next Generation "STAT THAT" NFL Commercial (2021). He is also featured in Donovan Mitchell’s Adidas/Crayola sneaker collab, BWI’s “I’ll take you there” commercial, Baltimore Ravens “Shield Anthem” commercial, and “Life’s Rich” Ritz Commercial, just to name a few. Brandon most recently worked on the set of Jeremy Renner's popular television series, Mayor of Kingstown, as Trey alongside D Smoke, Tobi Bamtefa, and Mystie Smith.
Brandon's ability to embody characters and make them his own, take direction, and exhibit the emotion needed to grab audiences has caught the attention of notable actors and producers, getting him recognized and nominated for the Young Artist Academy Award (2021). His peers and teachers recognized Brandon's talent as he was awarded “Most Likely to be Famous” and was the only recipient within the entire 8th-grade class to receive the “Eye of the Tiger” Leadership Award.
Brandon is equally dedicated to maintaining high scholarship by maintaining over a 3.5 average while pursuing acting and participating in extracurricular activities. In his spare time, he participates in his school's yearbook and media clubs, plays travel baseball, and enjoys gaming with friends.
AMBER MILLER MOORE
Amber Miller Moore is an award winning actress from Baltimore, MD. She holds a B.A. degree in Communication Arts with a concentration in Broadcast Journalism and a minor in Theatre Arts (Hood College) as well as an M.S. degree in Broadcast Journalism (S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications). Amber has also studied On-Camera Acting Techniques at both the McKinnon Acting Studio in Lanham, MD and the New York Film Academy in Los Angeles. She has booked both lead and supporting roles in films, as well as principal roles in commercials and industrials. Her most recent role is a lead in Harold Jackson's latest film, The Novelist. She has also performed in a plethora of stage plays/productions and is trained in Shakespeare.
Amber began acting at the tender age of 5 years old but ultimately allowed her mind to talk her heart out of her dreams... After which, she pursued and had a successful career in Broadcast Journalism; for nearly 12 years she worked as a Television News Reporter/Anchor. In September 2019, however, she found she could no longer suppress her true passion and returned to her first love: acting. And, while the road has not always been easy she’s relentless in her pursuit; her faith will not waver. Today, Amber is a wife, mother, actor, professor of public speaking, and an acting coach at McKinnon Acting Studio who believes preparation is key!! So, when opportunity knocks, you're ready!
Amber Miller Moore is an award winning actress from Baltimore, MD. She holds a B.A. degree in Communication Arts with a concentration in Broadcast Journalism and a minor in Theatre Arts (Hood College) as well as an M.S. degree in Broadcast Journalism (S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications). Amber has also studied On-Camera Acting Techniques at both the McKinnon Acting Studio in Lanham, MD and the New York Film Academy in Los Angeles. She has booked both lead and supporting roles in films, as well as principal roles in commercials and industrials. Her most recent role is a lead in Harold Jackson's latest film, The Novelist. She has also performed in a plethora of stage plays/productions and is trained in Shakespeare.
Amber began acting at the tender age of 5 years old but ultimately allowed her mind to talk her heart out of her dreams... After which, she pursued and had a successful career in Broadcast Journalism; for nearly 12 years she worked as a Television News Reporter/Anchor. In September 2019, however, she found she could no longer suppress her true passion and returned to her first love: acting. And, while the road has not always been easy she’s relentless in her pursuit; her faith will not waver. Today, Amber is a wife, mother, actor, professor of public speaking, and an acting coach at McKinnon Acting Studio who believes preparation is key!! So, when opportunity knocks, you're ready!
REFUND POLICY:
You will receive a full refund if you cancel your enrollment prior to 4 days of the start of the workshop you are enrolled in. If you cancel in 48-72 hours of your scheduled workshop, you will receive a 50% refund. Any cancellations in less than 48 hours of the session you are enrolled in will result in no refund.
For any questions or concerns, you may email Coach Mark at [email protected].