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Mon, May 5, 2025 - Jun 16, 2025
6:30pm - 9:30pm CDT
Class Experience
PREREQUISITE: ON CAMERA UNITS 1 and 2
Welcome to our IN PERSON Unit 3 of the Vagabond On-Camera program! After crushing units 1 and 2, you’re ready for this “TV/Film Master Class.” You’ll depart this class refreshed, recharged, and ready for the Chicago TV industry.
Over this 6-week adventure, you’ll explore:
- As close to an on-set experience as you can have without actually booking the gig
- Exploring rehearsal, wide, medium and close up shots
- The Do’s and Don’ts of working professionally on a set
- Advanced auditioning technique (including script analysis, bringing scenes to life, placement & continuity)
- Varying up styles for auditions (30 minute comedy vs 60 minute drama, Film vs. TV vs Indie)
- Pilot auditions
- Creating your character for recurring roles
- The tools that you’ll need to handle anything working on a TV show might throw at you
Vagabond requires a headshot and resume (single file) to be uploaded to your account to enroll in On Camera Units 1-3 and Pro classes. If you do not yet have a headshot and resume, Fundamentals might be a better fit for you. Please contact the office at info@vagabondschool.com or 312-300-6805 with questions.
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.
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 3
5.0 out of 5
Based on 6 activity ratings
Danny G.
Jun 4, 2024
Loved:
We do a lot of on-your-feet activities and get solid feedback and instruction.
Improvements:
Honestly nothing I can think of. It is very balanced with instruction and practical exercises.
On Camera Unit 3
Location: Vagabond School of The Arts | Instructor: ROBYN COFFIN
Chuck M.
Mar 11, 2024
Loved:
There were many things I loved. Most importantly was how it mimicked the audition to filming process. For the first time I feel ready for a booking. Robyn is the perfect instructor for Level 3. She's honest and credible in what she knows about the process and the business, and at the same time she brings so much fun and humor that left me with a more positive, can-do attitude about my future experiences in front of the camera.
Improvements:
Not much. The class went by so fast, it would be great to have more time.
On Camera Unit 3
Location: Vagabond School of The Arts | Instructor: ROBYN COFFIN
Taylor H.
Oct 20, 2022
Loved:
Rebecca is a phenomenal teacher. Her energy is calm and confident which was very encouraging. Her notes were constructive and very helpful. I realized I was definitely my own worst critic and that I could and should trust myself to know what needs more attention. The material was challenging and I wanted more characters to work with and explore. I like that we did something based in Chicago Fire/Med/PD world and also comedy.
Improvements:
The three works on commercials was great, but it could have been shorter. I feel very confident about looking at copy and making choices that fit me and the scenario. I just wish there was an extra week to work on scenes or chemistry reads. I wish we had an extra week in which we could pick a character. I struggle with finding material that fits me and my skills.
On Camera Unit 3
Location: Vagabond School of The Arts | Instructor: Rebecca Spence
Gram O.
Feb 20, 2022
Loved:
Teaches you everything needed to be a working actor.
Improvements:
COVID lol
On Camera Unit 3
Location: Vagabond School of The Arts | Instructor: Elizabeth Laidlaw
Gregory m.
May 30, 2021
Loved:
The teacher very professional and hands on
Improvements:
Memorizing lines more
On Camera Unit 3
Location: Vagabond School of The Arts | Instructor: ROBYN COFFIN
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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.
