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Adult
Wed, Mar 12, 2025 - Apr 23, 2025
1:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Ed K.
Class Experience
Live out of town? Need to miss a class for a booking? Classes are in-person, but ask us about our hybrid class and make up options! Email info@vagabondschool.com
CLASS DESCRIPTION
This is the start to your Vagabond on camera journey. In Unit 1 you will get introduced to the Vagabond On Camera Technique. Our technique was designed to give you tangible and easily implemented tools when working with the camera. In this unit there you will work with commercial and tv material. For commercials we cover commercials with no lines (the hardest thing to do), one line commercials and two person commercials.
Once we move to TV/Film, we cover auditioning for small roles with one liners and under 5 lines (day player/costar roles). Here you will learn our unique approach to finding subtlety, grounding your performance, and engaging with the camera.
You’ll work on-camera every day of the class and receive notes from your instructor. You’ll also gain valuable insights as you watch your classmates work and build your skills by hearing their notes as well.
Proof of vaccination is required for all in-person classes. You will be required to upload an image at checkout in order to complete registration. For more information regarding this policy please visit our POLICY PAGE . Reach out to info@vagabondschool.com with any questions. Vagabond also reserves the right to pivot to exclusively online participation at any time to ensure the safety of our staff, teachers and students.
**A note on our waitlists: If a class is sold out, we HIGHLY recommend you join the waitlist. Folks on the waitlist get in all the time to classes. Additionally, if we have the demand, we might open up additional sections of a class and the waitlist always gets first dibs on those. Waitlists work!
Notes
Class time is dependent on the number of enrollees, but may go up to 3 hours.
What you'll learn
- Audition technique for both commercial and small film/TV roles
- Who’s who in film/TV casting in Chicago
- How film/TV acting is different from theatre acting
- How to analyze scripts for the information you need for a successful audition
- The difference between the wide variety of on-camera copy
Other Things To Know
All classes have a 30% non-refundable deposit that may be credited toward a future class if Cancellation Notice is given 48hours BEFORE the start of class. The full price of the class is forfeited if proper notice is not given.FULL POLICY
Covid-19 Precautions
Safety of our community is our top priority. We follow the guidelines of our local governement when deciding how to run our classes. We reserve the right to adjust class structure as needed.
Reviews for On Camera Unit 1
5.0 out of 5
Based on 28 activity ratings
Kimberly H.
Feb 9, 2025
Loved:
Mr. Kross is very approachable and well versed in his craft. I appreciate his feedback which allows me to improve on my skills. He’s also very funny.
Improvements:
I am scared of the elevator, but I get my steps in, lol!
On Camera Unit 1
Location: Vagabond School of The Arts | Instructor: Ed Kross
Christina S.
Feb 6, 2025
Loved:
Big fan on Ed Kross’ attention to technique in a current market of self tapes. I have found my own submissions to auditions feeling much stronger, with a focus and a knowledge for approach that I didn’t have before taking this level 1 On-Camera class.
Improvements:
N/A
On Camera Unit 1
Location: Vagabond School of The Arts | Instructor: Ed Kross
Elaine H.
Jan 16, 2025
Loved:
I love that a working professional is sharing real experience as our instructor.
Improvements:
I can't say, we just got started. But I hope to improve as an actor.
On Camera Unit 1
Location: Vagabond School of The Arts | Instructor: Ed Kross
Benjamin P.
Nov 10, 2024
Loved:
The instructor (Ed Kross) is amazing. Super supportive, super knowledgeable, knows how to teach. I'm learning so many little practical things that I can apply already, and he's so encouraging. Really great class!
Improvements:
It's all great!
On Camera Unit 1
Location: Vagabond School of The Arts | Instructor: Ed Kross
Julie D.
Sep 25, 2024
Loved:
Students have ample time on camera and are given immediate feedback and opp to put into practice with additional "takes". Instructor expects students to be prepared which ultimately helps other students when in scenes together. Instructor expects students to be on time and prepared out of respect to all involved.
Improvements:
I suggest more comfortable folding chairs for students when budget allows. I would also suggest signage or a folding sign on the sidewalk if the city allows.
On Camera Unit 1
Location: Vagabond West | Instructor: Michael McCracken
Vagabond School of the Arts Location
Meet your Instructor
Ed K.
About Vagabond School of the Arts
Vagabond is more than a school; it's a community. The environment that we have cultivated at Vagabond is one of constant encouragement and support. We believe it's not enough to simply take the classes aimed at helping you better your craft, one must also be engaging with their fellow community. Our Professional Adult Classes set up our students for a professional career as an actor. We have kids classes that engage students whether they want to explore and grow or take a professional path. Check out our two locations: Chicago and Elmhurst, IL.
