HOSTING & SPOKESPERSON: MASTER CLASS
FROM CASTING CALL TO THE SET!
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INSTRUCTOR: Dave Thomas
FEE: $109 + $20 Admin Fee
DATE: Sunday, March 22nd
TIME: 10am - 2pm
AGE: 18 + (No Beginner Talent!)
MAX ENROLLMENT: 12 Students
Or Call 215-739-9952 to Register
About This Class
Ready to have it all in one class and in one day? From how to put forth your best shot on an audition to using a teleprompter as a tool to creating real dialogue while acting or hosting; this intensive class will teach it all. For just a few hours, our own Dave Thomas will help you master these skills and many more!
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What will you learn?
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Advanced Hosting & Spokesperson skills
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How to perfect your On-Camera presence!
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During this Master Class, you will work on:
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Scene-work (both solo and in tandem)
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Working with co-host
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When to improvise/ad lib
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How to work with a two camera set up
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How to navigate and block
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Working with a 1 & 2 teleprompter setup on set by mastering two-shots, conversation shots, OTS shots and monologue - and so much more!
About Dave Thomas
Dave Thomas has been working in front of and behind the camera for more than 25 years. Dave is an EMMY AWARD-WINNING, media-savvy, creative thinking, Broadcast Journalist, Educator, and Business Owner with television, film, and even radio experience. From former Presidents of the United States like Bill Clinton, to famous icons of the music, sports and comedy industries, such as Sir Elton John, Chase Utley and Bonnie Hunt, just to name a few, he has worked with many well known celebrities.
Testimonials
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"Dave's class was jam packed with great information. Dave graciously shared many life experiences in the acting world that helped him shape his career. It was a comfortable and welcoming learning experience.I would highly recommend this hands on workshop for new and seasoned actors." Charlene C.
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"I had the privilege of taking two of Dave's classes fairly recently and have applied what I learned to land a lead in an industrial video just recently! I found myself having to rely on improv skills and professionalism when my adult co-lead showed up extremely unprepared! I was completely prepared and managed to make a great impression on the producer and director as well as the client! " Olyvia B.
PLEASE NOTE: This workshop is a learning experience. It is not an audition or employment opportunity. When the workshop is over, the casting director/casting associate teaching this workshop will not be taking home nor be given access to your headshot, resume or any other of your promotional materials.
HOSTING & SPOKESPERSON: MASTER CLASS
FROM CASTING CALL TO THE SET!
INSTRUCTOR: Dave Thomas
FEE: $109 + $20 Admin Fee
DATE: Sunday, March 22nd
TIME: 10am - 2pm
AGE: 18 + (No Beginner Talent!)
MAX ENROLLMENT: 12 Students
Or Call 215-739-9952 to Register
About This Class
Ready to have it all in one class and in one day? From how to put forth your best shot on an audition to using a teleprompter as a tool to creating real dialogue while acting or hosting; this intensive class will teach it all. For just a few hours, our own Dave Thomas will help you master these skills and many more!
​
What will you learn?
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Advanced Hosting & Spokesperson skills
-
How to perfect your On-Camera presence!
​
During this Master Class, you will work on:
-
Scene-work (both solo and in tandem)
-
Working with co-host
-
When to improvise/ad lib
-
How to work with a two camera set up
-
How to navigate and block
-
Working with a 1 & 2 teleprompter setup on set by mastering two-shots, conversation shots, OTS shots and monologue - and so much more!
About Dave Thomas
Dave Thomas has been working in front of and behind the camera for more than 25 years. Dave is an EMMY AWARD-WINNING, media-savvy, creative thinking, Broadcast Journalist, Educator, and Business Owner with television, film, and even radio experience. From former Presidents of the United States like Bill Clinton, to famous icons of the music, sports and comedy industries, such as Sir Elton John, Chase Utley and Bonnie Hunt, just to name a few, he has worked with many well known celebrities.
Testimonials
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"Dave's class was jam packed with great information. Dave graciously shared many life experiences in the acting world that helped him shape his career. It was a comfortable and welcoming learning experience.I would highly recommend this hands on workshop for new and seasoned actors." Charlene C.
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"I had the privilege of taking two of Dave's classes fairly recently and have applied what I learned to land a lead in an industrial video just recently! I found myself having to rely on improv skills and professionalism when my adult co-lead showed up extremely unprepared! I was completely prepared and managed to make a great impression on the producer and director as well as the client! " Olyvia B.
PLEASE NOTE: This workshop is a learning experience. It is not an audition or employment opportunity. When the workshop is over, the casting director/casting associate teaching this workshop will not be taking home nor be given access to your headshot, resume or any other of your promotional materials.
CORE ACTING CLASSES
Wickline Acting Studio offers a series of popular Core Acting Classes designed to develop basic and advanced skills needed for acting in Commercials, TV and Film.
PLEASE NOTE: This workshop is a learning experience. It is not an audition or employment opportunity. When the workshop is over, the casting director/casting associate teaching this workshop will not be taking home nor be given access to your headshot, resume or any other of your promotional materials.
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CORE CLASSES take place at Wickline Casting in our studio.
Hear what Joey Perillo has to say about this class!
Scene Class
INTRO TO THE TV MOVIE WORLD
INSTRUCTOR: Erin Boyes
PLATFORM: Zoom
FEE: $220 (+ $20 Admin Fee)
DATE: Tuesdays, May 6, 13, 20, and 27 (4 Sessions)
TIME: 6 pm - 8 pm EST
MAX: 12 Students
AGE: 18+
Get the inside scoop on MOWs and practice, practice, practice with working professional actor/writer/producer Erin Boyes.
About This Class
Everyone's guilty pleasure: TV Movies! Otherwise known as Movie of the Weeks! Ever been told “you should be on a Hallmark style movie?” Who doesn’t love a Hallmark Christmas movie? How about those Hallmark Mystery “wheels”? There’s also the Lifetime Romantic Comedies and Thrillers. Yes please! Tubi movies- you’re extra guilty pleasure. Oh yeah- and what the heck is a Vertical series? There coming in hot! We’ll work on all of them.
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The focus of this class will be:
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Hallmark, Lifetime, Tubi and Verticals - scripts from Networks projects and
a partner will be sent a few days before each class. Actors will workshop
the scenes with Erin during the class. We will work on finding the heart of
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The look, tone and acting technique required to book roles.
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Example and breakdowns of MOW auditions - do’s and don’ts.
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​How to tackle a principal vs supporting vs lead and how to audition for each.
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Learn the difference in auditioning skills for MOV​
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Learn what agents, casting and directors look for in MOV's
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Learn from an actor who not only books these roles, but makes them so good they are nominated for awards!
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Q&A
About Erin Boyes
Erin Boyes is a Delaware born actor, producer, writer and teacher. She has been training and working in the film, television and theatre industry for over 22 years, in Philadelphia, NY, LA, Toronto and Vancouver. It has been a busy year for Erin! She is slated to film an Untitled Comedy Feature in May. She recently wrapped a supporting role on Oz Perkins' Keeper, a recurring role on
Virgin River for Netflix, a supporting lead on the Indy feature Sawtooth, a principal on Wild Cards for the CW and a supporting role on Hallmark's Christmas on Cherry Lane.
Erin can be seen as Judy Carruthers in the comedy horror It's a Wonderful Knife, starring Joel McHale and Justin Long, a role which earned her a 2024 Leo Nomination for Best Performance in a Motion Picture, as well as in the leading role of Anita in Lifetime Network's The Wives Club. Previously, she starred as Olivia Clark on Lifetime Network in the Thriller “Engaged to be Murdered”. In 2021, she earned two LEO
nominations; one for Best Lead Female Performance in a TV movie for "Waking Up To Danger", and another for Best Performance in a short in “Three Days”, which she also wrote and produced.
In addition to her acting work, Erin is also in pre-production with her second feature and post production with her first Feature Film, FIVE, which she co-wrote and produced with Dani Barker, under their production company, Double Feature Productions. She has produced, written, cast and costumed award winning short films. Currently based in Vancouver and Los Angeles, Erin works as an acting coach, combining her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology with her extensive experience as an actor and industry professional.
MEISNER: SCENE-WORK FOR CAMERA
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INSTRUCTOR: Gene Terruso
FEE: $378 + $20 Admin Fee Admin Fees are non-refundable
DATES: Check Back for the next Session! (6 weeks)
TIME: 6:30 - 8:30pm
AGE: 18 +
MAX ENROLLMENT: 8 Students
About This Class
Every actor needs a solid technical basis from which they create characters and performances. In this course you will learn to allow yourself to respond truthfully to any situation. You will find out how to blend that truth with the imaginary circumstances of your character and bring a vibrant performance across on screen. You will learn to develop your imagination so no situation is outside the realm of possibility, and will gain keen insight into your own capacity for truth in a performance. This course is a must for serious actors whose goals are set on film and television.
You want a solid technique? This will give it to you! This class is an incredible first exposure for those new to the training and a valuable fresh perspective for those who've studied the work before.
Sanford Meisner, the legendary master acting instructor served for years as the head of 20th Century Fox’s Talent Division and in doing so, brought his process to the art of acting for the screen. The simplicity of Meisner’s foundation work is world-renowned and widely used for the basic requirements of film and television.
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.
Hear what Gene Terruso has to say about this class!
PLEASE NOTE: This workshop is a learning experience. It is not an audition or employment opportunity. When the workshop is over, the casting director/casting associate teaching this workshop will not be taking home nor be given access to your headshot, resume or any other of your promotional materials.
ACTING: YOU & THE CAMERA
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INSTRUCTOR: Joey Perillo
FEE: $314 + $20 Admin Fee Admin Fees are non-refundable
DATES: Check Back for the next Session!
TIME: 6:30 - 8:30 pm
AGE: 18 + (Or slightly younger with significant experience.)
MAX ENROLLMENT: 10 Students
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).
Your teacher, Joey Perillo, is a professional Union actor with many credits of his own, which include Academy Award-winning feature films and major TV series. Joey is bustling with personality, and is ideal to work with when delving into on-camera acting. Wickline Casting is fortunate to have this stellar instructor to offer such a widely sought and rarely offered course.
New Added Bonus!
The Final Session of each class…
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Final performance recordings will be shared with Kathy Wickline, Casting Director
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Additionally, each student will receive individualized written feedback from the teacher on their progress throughout the course
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Talent will be asked to dress in audition/professional attire
Kathy Wickline is invested in YOUR progress and in the development of actors.
About Joey Perillo
Joey Perillo is a veteran character actor and acting instructor who has worked and taught in Philadelphia, Princeton, New York and Los Angeles for more than 30 years. Joey has appeared as a principal (speaking) actor in virtually every theatrical medium including 14 major motion pictures such as "Philadelphia," "12 Monkeys," Rachel Getting Married, " "The Negotiator," "The Manchurian Candidate,"....and the original (and best) "Hairspray". You can also find Joey starring in principal roles of such hit television shows as "Veep", "Homicide", "The Wire", and "The Sopranos".
Testimonials
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"Joey has taught us so much about the business and made us feel more at ease in front of the camera. Since starting this class, I’ve found a new confidence on auditions and even booked a great job! He gives very constructive critiques of our performances with specifics on how to make them more effective, believable and entertaining. I witnessed even the shyest student break out of their shell with Joey’s guidance. It is obvious that Joey is a great actor and teacher that cares about his students. His hilarious and animated personality kept us captivated and made the class fly by. This was a fantastic class and highly recommend it to anyone who wants to get into acting and even to more experienced actors." - Holly Mixon
PLEASE NOTE: This workshop is a learning experience. It is not an audition or employment opportunity. When the workshop is over, the casting director/casting associate teaching this workshop will not be taking home nor be given access to your headshot, resume or any other of your promotional materials.
ACTING FOR THE CAMERA
A Virtual Workshop
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INSTRUCTOR: Ann Gillette
PLATFORM: Zoom
FEE: $99 (+ $20 Admin Fee)
DATE: Thursday, January 26 and Thursday, February 2. (2 Sessions)
TIME: 6pm -7:30 pm
MAX: 8 Students
AGE: 18+
If sold out, please email us at with your name and phone number to be put on the waiting list.
Acting for the Camera February 24, March 10
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About This Class
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This 2-session virtual workshop will introduce the beginning actor, or the theater actor who is making the transition to the on-camera industry, to critical techniques required when auditioning in a virtual/self-submit environment or an in-person studio environment. Utilizing a variety of scripts from past auditions, participants will work in front of the camera each session to improve their ‘cold-read’ skills while learning how to work with directors and casting directors effectively. In each exercise, participants will learn tricks of top bookers and how to avoid the bad habits that knock an actor out of the running at an audition.
This workshop is jam-packed with valuable information and tools that will prepare the actor for a professional audition setting. While being fun and informative, this workshop also boasts a very supportive setting in a small class environment.
Wickline Casting is fortunate to have this stellar instructor to offer such a widely sought and rarely offered course. Scripts will be distributed in advance of each class. Classes will include short breaks.
About Ann Gillette
Ann Gillette has worked in casting and as a producer for over twenty-five years. She has worked on more than 600 commercial, industrial, television and film projects.
For the past twenty years, Ann has developed a following as one of our region's top acting and media coaches working with actors, celebrities, and corporate executives. She remains a 'first call' for many talent managers and agents who need to prepare their talent for auditions locally as well as in NY and LA.
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MASTER SCENE CLASS
INSTRUCTOR: Gene Terruso
PLATFORM: Zoom
FEE: $209 (+$20 Admin Fee)
DATE: 4 sessions, Wednesdays, November 9, 16, 23 & 30
TIME: 5:30pm - approx. 7:30pm via Zoom
MAX: 8 Students
AGE: 18 +
About This Class
Film work demands a mastery all its own.
How comfortable are you on-screen with the basics of acting and working scenes with a partner? This class walks you through these essentials and addresses traps and choices an actor is faced with when given scenes. Join us as we delve into these key aspects of the actor's craft. This class will have you build upon your foundation each week. “Master Scene Study” speaks to all serious actors looking to move into film and TV. Its solid approach will leave you equipped with confidence and give you insight to your unique style.
We will explore your approach to:
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Scene Study
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Character Development
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Objectives
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Intentions
All participants will work on several scenes; this course features advanced work for returning students.
Bonus!!
Footage of your final week’s performance will be sent to an editor. Wickline will email this link to you within 2 weeks of your last class. This is a great way to see excellent results
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.
