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Adult
Wed, May 7, 2025 - Jun 18, 2025
6:30pm - 9:30pm 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
PREREQUISITE: ON CAMERA UNIT 1
Welcome to Unit 2 of Vagabond’s On-Camera program! In Unit 2 your journey will dive deeper into the skills you acquired in Unit 1 and prepare you for more specific types of auditions with more material to memorize. When working on commercials, we cover cold reading, spokesperson, cue cards and how to correctly use “improv” in your auditions. For TV/Film we use the Vagabond On Camera Technique to move beyond small roles and start working on “Guest Star” roles. We are also the only school to offer a whole section dedicated to “SMUSHED Acting.” SMUSHED Scenes are high intensity scenes where someone is injured and are found in every episode of Chicago Fire and MED. Learn how to approach these scenes honestly without over (or under) acting.
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
- Cold reading technique – scanning text and prepping on the fly
- Improv for commercials
- Spokesperson spots
- Using cue cards in commercial auditions
- “Smush” acting for TV/Film (high intensity injured roles you always see on Chicago P.D., Chicago Fire and Chicago MED!)
- Guest Star Sides (prepping long material)
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 2
4.6 out of 5
Based on 9 activity ratings
Elaine H.
Apr 1, 2025
Loved:
Having a working professional share real and practical techniques for On Camera opportunities. The class size worked very well for questions and working through the exercises. I also love the multiple options of class days and times.
On Camera Unit 2
Location: Vagabond School of The Arts | Instructor: Ed Kross
Kimberly H.
Mar 31, 2025
Loved:
Small class, instant feedback, and great atmosphere! Ed is very personable and answers questions. He has great insight regarding how the industry works. Also, I truly appreciate how he shares his knowledge and experiences regarding how he became an actor.
Improvements:
I can't think of anything
On Camera Unit 2
Location: Vagabond School of The Arts | Instructor: Ed Kross
Camille W.
Apr 6, 2024
Loved:
How hands on it was. Reps Reps Reps!!!!! Getting up and doing it was the definition of this class. Thank you Michael!
Improvements:
n/a
On Camera Unit 2
Location: Vagabond School of The Arts | Instructor: Michael McCracken
Jennifer B.
Jan 21, 2024
Loved:
I had to go virtual (hybrid) for the first class, which is not ideal, but Robyn made sure I was included and engaged every step of the way. I was able to do and participate in everything as if I was in class, including all handouts being sent to me prior to class with instruction on what to do/not do. I am glad I did not allow the fact that I could not attend all classes in person, deter me from the training I need to succeed!!
Improvements:
Nothing.
On Camera Unit 2
Location: Vagabond School of The Arts | Instructor: ROBYN COFFIN
Cesar G.
Dec 8, 2023
Loved:
The television scripts in level 2 are more challenging, and the instruction and feedback are more specific. Plus the people in class are supportive and non-judgemental. This has significantly and immediately improved my auditioning and acting technique, to the point that I’m now more clear about what I personally bring to the table and I feel confident that I can book roles in major television projects, while having fun. It’s exciting to think about the possibilities!
On Camera Unit 2
Location: Vagabond School of The Arts | Instructor: ROBYN COFFIN
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.
