Talent Poole Classes

We are now offering classes to our exclusive talent.

All classes will be in the Talent Poole conference room in the Park Building, unless otherwise noted

Talent Poole
Conference Room
1595 Selby Ave
St Paul MN 55104

Class size is 10 people.
All classes are free of charge for Talent Poole’s Exclusive Talent.
Children under the age of 18 may only attend the "Kids on Camera Class."
Please do not sign up for more than 3 classes per semester.
If you signed up for, and attended, more than 3 classes last semester - please DO NOT sign up for any classes this semester. We want to let all of our talent have a chance to attend.
Registration will take place via links in the class descriptions below.

Since these classes are free of charge, and of a limited size, we hope you'll be respectful of instructors' time and your fellow Talent Poole talent's time. If you sign up for a class and then are unable to attend, please let us know as soon as possible so that we can get people from our waiting lists in. If you are scheduled for a class and do not show up without letting us know before hand, we'll ask you to wait 6 months before signing up for any other classes.

Beginning Voice Over — Getting Started

January 28, 2012
1pm-2pm

What do you need to get started as a voice over talent? A great voice demo. We'll talk about the basics of making a great voice-over demo, even if you're starting from scratch. We'll also cover what the current voice-over market is looking for, how you can best fit into that, and other ways to market yourself for voice-over. We'll recommend really good engineers to work with, show you where to find good copy, and answer any other questions you have.

This class has been completed, but if this topic interests you, please let us know. Perhaps we can schedule another session in the near future.

Advanced Voice Over

January 30, 2012
7-8pm

You already have a demo. You've auditioned for voice overs and book occasionally or even frequently. But you just want to go that extra step and hone your craft a little further. This is your class. We will provide scripts, or you can bring scripts you'd like to work on. We'll work individually, in pairs and in groups. We'll discuss recording studio/client etiquette so you become (if you're not already) the kind of person that producers and copywriters want to have back again and again. Get ready to dig in!

This class has been completed, but if this topic interests you, please let us know. Perhaps we can schedule another session in the near future.

Ear Prompter/Teleprompter Training

February 25, 2012
1-2pm

This class will familiarize you with how to use a teleprompter and/or ear-prompter. For most people, teleprompter is fairly easy to learn, but it's good to have a little instruction before you get onto a set with one for the first time. Ear-prompter can be a little trickier. It definitely takes a good instructor and a lot of practice before you get onto a set where you're the ear-prompted talent, and how smoothly (or not) the shoot goes, is pretty much on your shoulders. If you do master the ear-prompter, you'll be in a small group of people that can be considered for jobs that require it.

Class is full, but please let us know of your interest in this topic. Perhaps we can schedule another session.

Beginning Voice Over — Getting Started

February 27, 2012
7-8pm

Class is full. Register for waitlist.

How to Be Successful with a Director

March 26, 2012
7-8pm

Ever feel like there's a disconnect between you and the director? Not sure how to "take direction" or know if even giving them what "they're looking for"? 94% of human communication happens in body language and vocal tones. In this workshop, you will dive into the inner-workings of the director/actor relationship through monologue, scene and interview work. Gain the tools to be in control of your own business.

Class is full. Register for waitlist.

Dos and Don'ts of the Biz

April 21, 2012
1-2pm

This class will work on the etiquette of the entertainment business. We will touch on all things from heashots and resumes, how to work with your agent, what to expect on casting calls and auditions, to what do do on set. Valuable lessons for every actor!

Kids on Camera

April 23, 2012
7-8pm

Specifically for our under 18 crowd, this class will help our young actors get comfortable in an audition and on camera setting. We will be working with a script, taking direction and working with others. This is a great way for our young talent to gain more experience and enjoy the process more.

On-Camera Audition Boot Camp — Industrials

May 19, 2012
1-2:30pm

Talent Poole is introducing “Audition Boot Camp”—a time and place for you to practice auditioning in front of the camera and get feedback from your peers and your agent. We will provide commercial audition scripts (or you could bring in ones you want to work on) and tape auditions, give feedback, get thoughts from peers, etc. A similar class to our Commercials Boot Camp, with a focus on industrials, web-content and non-broadcast material. Learn how auditions for non-broadcast differ from broadcast, and how to hold an audience's attention through long scripts.

Class is full. Register for waitlist.

On-Camera Audition Boot Camp — Commercial

May 21, 2012
7-8:30pm

Talent Poole is introducing “Audition Boot Camp”—a time and place for you to practice auditioning in front of the camera and get feedback from your peers and your agent. We will provide commercial audition scripts (or you could bring in ones you want to work on) and tape auditions, give feedback, get thoughts from peers, etc. Be prepared to find out what you do well, and what it is you need to work on. This class is about hard work!

Class is full, but please let us know of your interest in this topic. Perhaps we can schedule another session.