A good friend of mine is coming to San Francisco in April to hold an Audition
workshop. he asked me to get the word out - here's the blurb about the class:


Del Shores ("Sordid Lives", "Southern Baptist Sissies", "Queer as Folk") is
coming to San Francisco to teach an all-day workshop -- "Auditioning And Getting
The Job" at Theatre Rhinoceros,The Studio Theatre on Saturday, April 18th from 9
AM-6 PM. The acclaimed TV/Film/stage writer/director/producer will work
one-on-one with each actor (limited to 28 actors). For more information, visit
DelShores.net ("Workshps") or call 323.654.6083. The cost is $95; audit only
$25.

A LOOK AT THE WORKSHOP --

"LECTURE AND DISCUSSION"

We will start the class with a lecture and discussion about auditioning. Class
members will have the opportunity to express how they feel about auditioning. My
goal is by day end is to get you to the place of loving the audition process.

"THE MOCK AUDITION"

Each actor will g et a 15-minute slot and walk into a "callback". In that slot,
you are to prepare a five-minute audition piece. No monologues. Choose a scene
with a character that you are right for -- from any medium -- play, TV or film.
Treat this like a real acting audition and DO NOT choose material you have
performed before. And PREPARE! I will give you guidance, adjustments, direction
and help you become a stronger auditioner, to get rid of nerves, to walk in with
confidence, to be special and stand out and most importantly, to book the job.
You will audition solo, but your classmates will be observing. The other
character(s) in the scene will be read by our mock "casting director" Jason
Dottley who stars as "Ty" in Sordid Lives: The Series. And yes, you may use my
material.

Please read the testimonials on my website to know what kind of teacher/director
I am. I am known as an actor's director. I adore actors, respect them
completely, yes, I'm honest, but I'm constructive, nurturing and not cruel or
mean. I'm big on making strong choices, using the given circumstances of the
scene; understanding the character. I'm a believer of sense memory, and I work
to help you get rid of your nerves, which will keep you from connecting to the
role. We will have fun, but we will work hard.

This class is geared for actors who are serious about their craft. We will have
fun, but we will work hard. I advise that students stay for as20much of the
class as possible because watching your fellow actors audition can sometimes be
more valuable than your own audition. Beginners are welcome, but I will be
honest and tell you if I don't think you are ready to audition professionally
and should study more. I believe strongly that it is detrimental to begin
auditioning if you are not ready.