Summary

Learn from an actor who has honed his craft over 30 years, including roles in Mad Men, Bones, The Big Bang Theory, and more!

Ryan will share exclusive handouts, including The Audition Process Beat Sheet and Audition Day Checklist, to streamline your audition process.

PLEASE NOTE: This exclusive Stage 32 class is now available to watch on-demand; it is no longer live and the instructor is not available for personal questions, but we highly encourage you to do any assignments to get the most out of the educational experience.

Every actor knows the immense work that goes into every audition. Whether you have weeks or only hours to prepare your scene(s), you always need to show your best work and best self to casting directors, producers, and directors. Demi Moore’s Golden Globe-winning performance in THE SUBSTANCE is a powerful reminder that it’s never too late to reach new heights in your craft. At 62, her transformative portrayal proves that your talent and resilience can break barriers, inspiring actors of all ages to keep pursuing their dreams and redefining what’s possible in your acting career!

With the rise of self-tapes, auditioning has changed forever. But one thing hasn’t: your ability to deliver quality performances that make you stand out to casting directors. To do that, you need a solid audition process that helps you quickly turn flat dialogue and brief character descriptions into memorable, dynamic performances. No matter where you are in your career or where you're located, honing your audition process is critical to consistently delivering your best work—and giving yourself the best chance to book the job.

Join this exclusive Stage 32 live interactive Zoom acting workshop, accessible from anywhere in the world! Led by Ryan Cartwright—celebrated for his roles in MAD MEN, BONES, THE BIG BANG THEORY, 9-1-1: LONE STAR, ALPHAS, and more—this transformative 4-hour session will take your audition process to the next level. Every participant will have the opportunity to select and perform a character piece during the session. You will also explore intensive scene-study work with Ryan, who will help guide you toward truly alive and captivating performances. With over 30 years of professional acting experience and training, Ryan has developed a robust audition process that he will share with you to incorporate into your own process and consistently elevate your work.

By the end of this intensive, you'll have a clear understanding of the audition process, scene mastery techniques, and how to inject your unique voice into every performance. Ryan will teach you strategies for self-tapes, callbacks, and adapting in the room, along with tips for wardrobe, dialogue, and keeping your creativity inspired. You'll walk away with the tools to consistently elevate your performances and get hired immediately!

PLUS! Ryan will provide you with exclusive handouts to refine your process:

The Audition Process Beat Sheet
Audition Day Checklist

"Very helpful class. Ryan's style was terrific, pace was fast but not annoying. " Jeffrey

"Although I attended the workshop from a screenwriter’s perspective, I received some valuable information regarding how I could better my writing. Most of all, I loved Ryan’s enthusiasm and positivity!" -Patrice E

"I've always been passionate about sharing my years of experience with fellow actors and people who are just starting out in the industry. I had some of the most inspirational training when I was a young actor and many incredible mentors along the way, and now Stage 32 has the perfect platform for me to give back. I can't wait to teach, challenge and inspire other actors to reach for a quality of performance they never knew they were capable of." - Ryan Cartwright

What You'll Learn

Part I: The Winning Audition: Understanding The Process

You have an audition. This is the FIRST thing you must do…
How to avoid the traps in the script.
How to find the character and incorporate your own voice into your work
Bringing life to the words.
Losing fear through Action.
*Scene selections for presentation.*

Part II: Scene Work: Mastering The Process

How and why your choices matter
Finding the talent in your choice.
Comedy or drama. A different approach?
Why you should keep an actor’s journal.
How to bring depth to your character.
Using your individual strengths.
Games to improve your acting.
*Scene presentations for analysis.*

Part III: The Winning Details

How to approach and learn the dialog.
So you got a callback - how to adapt in the room.
Self Tapes - how to make your self-tape stand out from the crowd.
Accents and wardrobe.
Tips and tricks to stand out.

Part IV: The Importance Of Inspiration In Presentation

*Final scene presentations and analysis*
How to stay inspired creatively in a tough business

Q&A with Ryan

PLEASE NOTE: This exclusive Stage 32 class is now available to watch on-demand; it is no longer live and the instructor is not available for personal questions, but we highly encourage you to do any assignments to get the most out of the educational experience.

Who Should Attend

Actors refining audition skills
Beginners building foundational techniques
Experienced actors enhancing performances
Those mastering self-tapes and callbacks
Performers seeking depth and authenticity

Executive

Ryan Cartwright

Actor at SAG Award-winning Actor (MAD MEN, BONES)

Ryan Carthwright is a professional actor with over two decades of experience in the US and England in over two dozen film and television shows winning a Screen Actors Guild award on Mad Men.

Some of his notable roles include a recurring role as upper class Briton John Hooker on season 3 of the Emmy-nominated winning AMC show Mad Men, for which he, as part of Mad Men's ensemble cast, won the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series.

He played the main role of Chale Witt on the CBS sitcom Kevin Can Wait.

He played Gary Bell, an autistic character, on the Syfy television series Alphas. Cartwright's portrayal of Bell has earned praise from the neurological science community, crediting his complexity for eschewing stereotypes of autism previously displayed in mass media.

He had a recurring role on the hit television series Bones as the laboratory intern Vincent Nigel-Murray, until the death of his character in the season 6 episode The Hole in the Heart.

He also completed filming a Hallmark Channel television film, Dear Prudence alongside Jane Seymour, in which he used an American accent.

He began acting with the Central Junior Television Workshop. His first major role came at the age of 15 in the British ITV comedy-drama The Grimleys. He has also appeared in such other British television programs including Seriously Weird, Hardware, Donovan, Microsoap, Look Around You and All About Me.

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