About This Class

This class delves into the fundamental and necessary skills for hosting and spokesperson work.

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A professional delivery and presence requires confidence, a strong presence as well as an understanding of a script.

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There is an abundance of work in the Philadelphia market for cable TV, web, podcasts, commercials, industrial films, and other media! 70% of the work here is for Hosting and Spokesperson roles. Industry experts and production company owners tell us that "... 85% of the people that respond to my ads for on-screen and teleprompter work are not well trained and not fully prepared to perform at a professional level. This is a craft that an actor has to practice and hone over time! Solid training is essential!"

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This class provides insight into the industry, clarifies the importance of developing your own on-camera personality and clear understanding of your ‘brand/type.’  It also includes an Intro to Teleprompter, using easily accessible software for Apple products and Androids alike.

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Find out how to earn a living in the entertainment industry by just being yourself and developing your own style.

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Kathy Wickline will make a "virtual visit" to the final class, providing an opportunity to read a script for her.

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Scripts will be distributed in advance of each class. Classes will contain short breaks. 

About Rich Henkels

An Emmy Award-winning broadcaster, Rich Henkels knows well the trail to success in the media, TV, modeling and business world. In a career that spans 35 years, he’s hosted, anchored, produced or contributed to countless TV news, sports, and special programming directly for NBC, CBS, ABC, ESPN and CNN and/or their affiliates. For years, Rich was an effective and energetic presence as a host of the MDA and Children’s Miracle Network telethons.

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In addition, Rich enjoys a lucrative business career, perfecting his presentation and spokesperson skills selling technology to CEO and VP level executives at F-500 and other companies. 

Testimonials

"Each session was productive, allowing every person in class the opportunity to perform on-camera and receive constructive feedback, all in a comfortable and friendly atmosphere!" Blue

"It is a great class for those new to the industry as well as those who want to brush up on their skills. Rich is a professional actor with lots of experience in the business. He is easy going and there is no judging - just great learning!" Donna 

"The honest, informative, and professional feedback I received throughout each class has helped me to become a better actress both on and off camera. Rich's hosting class is well worth the investment and I recommend this class to any aspiring or professional actor." Mary

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"Being new in the entertainment business, learning to read a teleprompter was very intimidating, but Rich really helped me gain on-camera confidence, and made it fun all the while. It was a great experience, one I would recommend to anyone looking to learn this essential skill." Martha

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"Rich Henkels led and ‘hosted’ this class in an enthusiastic manner. His methodology transferred valuable knowledge, guidelines, and hints to all participants. The small class size was ideal in providing each of us with extra time for practice and feedback. I recommend this class to anyone who seeks to broaden their skill set. The practice and ‘take-a-ways’ from Rich’s vast experience are well worth your time.” Don

About This Class

This is a great course for talent just starting out in the industry or for theater talent transitioning to on-camera! 

The focus of this class will be on on-camera auditioning skills and acting for commercials and short film (including corporate).  Philadelphia is primarily a market for commercials, corporate and independent films.   

Each week, students will work on-camera performing real scripts. Talent will be taught auditioning skills, and how to tap into your own personality to bring each script their own feel.  This course is a lot of fun, and boasts a very supportive setting in a small class environment (capped at 10).

Wickline Casting is fortunate to have this stellar instructor to offer such a widely sought and rarely offered course.

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Scripts will be distributed in advance of each class. Classes will contain short breaks.

About Karen Scioli

Karen Scioli has been a celebrated TV, radio, film and theatre actor for over 30 years, in front and behind the cameras. An Emmy award winning actor for her popular role as channel 3’s late night horror host, Stella from Saturday Night Dead (1984-1990), Karen is also known for her comedy character of Rere DiNucci, the South Philly hairdresser who starred on WOGL’s The Breakfast Club for 7 years and was inducted into the Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia Hall of Fame. Karen was Production Coordinator for the TV show COPS for 2 years (41 shows), and ten years for Curt Crane Productions, a commercial film and video company that produced national commercials. She teaches The Actor’s Journey - Adult Acting Classes currently in Haddon Heights and is the Artistic Director of Encore Senior Theatre Company.

Testimonials

"A.J. enjoyed the virtual class for commercials with Karen Scioli. She was kind, warm and inviting, everyone could feel comfortable in her virtual class. The verbal exercises were a good tip on what to do before an audition and reminders to smile and relax!"     Jen R.

About This Class

Angle. Focus. Continuity. Frame. You already have the how-to's of acting for the camera in your toolkit. But how comfortable are you on-screen with the basics of film acting? Your approach to scene study, character development, objectives, intentions? And, in the Zoom Age, responding to a partner with whom you're only virtually connected, adds yet another challenge. Camera work doesn't discard these foundations; in fact, it demands a mastery all its own. This class walks you through scene analysis, character study and, along the way, address traps in the emerging field of virtual work.

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You will receive real script scenes each week. Join us as we delve into the most essential aspects of the actor's craft.

About Gene Terruso

Gene Terruso worked alongside Sanford Meisner over two years in Hollywood and has now been teaching the process for over 35 years himself. As an actor and director, Gene has worked on stage, in film and TV and is a former Director of the School of Theatre Arts at Philadelphia’s University of the Arts and President of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts (New York and Hollywood). Wickline Casting is fortunate to have this stellar instructor here to offer such a widely sought and rarely offered course. A two-time Fulbright Award recipient, Gene has spent the last 3 years acting and directing professionally in Europe, developing an English-language theatre that has been invited to several of the continent's most distinguished festivals and teaching film and theatre at some of the most respected conservatories and academies in London, Brussels, Berlin and Prague.