Audition Bootcamp Class

In today’s world of virtual communication, putting yourself out there as an actor and improviser can be challenging. Landing a commercial audition is one thing…but consistently delivering best-in-class performances geared towards specific audiences and commercial needs is critical.

The Commercial Audition Boot Camp from The Second City gives students a behind-the-scenes look at the virtual audition process while delivering personalized insights and direction in a highly-interactive and supportive workshop environment. Designed as a 4-week intensive built to focus on every type of speaking and non-speaking commercial audition, the boot camp will deliver perspectives and best practices for virtual self-tapes, audition etiquette, 1-1 casting interviews, callbacks, effective resumes & headshots, dynamic slating, working with agents, and even social media do’s and don’ts. Students will be expected to workshop their craft: and in the final class, have an opportunity to showcase their skills for real-time feedback from a well-known Casting Director in Canada’s television and commercial industry. The final class will include a evaluations from guest casting agent Shasta Lutz.

About the instructor: Janet is a Faculty Member at The Second City Training Centre, and an alumni of Vancouver TheatreSports League Mainstage & Instant Theatre. She created the hit improv show #NoFilter, which ran for over a year at Vancouver TheatreSports and delved into our oversharing digital lives. She also directed Canadiano, a 1-act improvised play at the Hideout Theatre’s Improvised Play Festival. Janet has also appeared on-camera in numerous commercials, including a recent spot for Crispers.

About the agent: Shasta Lutz is a Casting Director and Founder of Jigsaw Casting Ltd. She's cast over 8,000 commercials in her career. Under Shasta’s wing, clients are assured access to the best negotiator in town who is an expert in all the rules of engagement, all the while benefiting from her long-standing industry relationships. Her thumbprint is on every aspect of each casting experience: aiming for the best performers' turnout, ever mindful of budgets, and always creating space for fresh faces.

Dates: Wednesday, June 22, 2022 6-9pm – Wednesday, July 13, 2022 6-9pm

Fringe Show: Blast From The Past Presents… One Night Only

Description: Inspired by childhood show-and-tell, we journey back in time to when life was simpler. Storytellers share real-life memories, which are reimagined into a completely unscripted improv comedy. Featuring some of Toronto’s best comedians and storytellers.

Venue: Native Earth and Aki Studio 585 Dundas St E

Dates: Thursday July 7th 6:00PM

Saturday July 9th 10:00PM

Sunday July 10th 6:30PM

Tuesday July 12th 7:00PM

Wednesday July 13th 6:00PM

Friday July 15th 2:00PM

Saturday July 16th 3:00PM

Lockdown Jam

The Lockdown Jam is a fun, welcoming and encouraging improv jam for students of the Second City Community held on the first and third Friday of every month. It's founded in Second City's "Yes And, Creativity & Respect" philosophy and is led by Second City improv instructors Janet Davidson & Brie Watson. It’s a place to learn and grow while staying safe at home.

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