Zoom: The Basics of TV and Film Acting - 3 Week Online Class with Lorrie Odom, Professional Actress and Acting Coach

Thursday, January 16, 2025, 6:30pm ET / 3:30pm PT

Perfect for those ready to learn the ABCs of acting on camera!

In this beginner online class, you'll learn the basics of on-camera acting with NYC actress and Coach Lorrie Odom.

You will focus on specific techniques for on-camera acting through exercises in observation, listening, imagination, and improvisation. 

You will learn:

- How to break down and analyze a script

- Eye-lines and where to look during your scene

- How to work with (and work off) a reader 

- Audition Technique and how to calm your nerves 

- How to Create, Develop, and Portray BELIEVABLE characters 

Who this class is for:

- Anyone who wants to learn how to act

- People curious about acting for TV/film

- Background actors who want to book speaking roles

- Anyone transitioning from stage to TV/Film

Don't miss this fun, introductory class into the world of on-camera acting!

This class is for adults and teens (15+).

***Actors Connection provides readers for all events.

WHAT TO PREPARE:

For this online class, Lorrie will select sides for you to prepare based on your headshot and fully completed MY INFO section in your AC account. 

Assignments will be emailed at least 24 hours in advance. 

Please follow the procedures listed below:

• Please update your headshot and fill out the MY INFO section of your AC account upon registration.

• The room will be open 30 minutes before the event is scheduled to start. Please arrive at least 10 MINUTES before your event begins as your host will give important information about the event at this time.

• Instructions and the ZOOM link for access to this online event will be emailed to you in advance. If you have not received the link by one hour before the event, please reach out to registration@actorsconnection.com.

Additional Information:

Our online office hours are 9am-6pm Monday-Friday

If you have an emergency for a class you are participating in outside of these hours, please email help@actorsconnection.com and your host will be able to respond.

**No recording of any kind is permitted by participants during class.**

**Actors Connection classes and programming are for ADULTS (18+). Unless it is disclosed above, with permission, some teens (14+) are allowed to take adult programming. To inquire about getting permission, please send an email to: info@actorsconnection.com**

**Please keep in mind that all programs at Actors Connection are for educational and professional development purposes. Participating in any class or event is not a promise of employment.**

Lorrie Odom

Lorrie Odom is a Howard University graduate and has been an actress in NYC for the past 20 years. She's a recurring on HULU's original series SHUT EYE, Season 2 opposite star Isabella Rossellini and can currently be seen on NETFLIX in the film KINGS opposite Oscar Winner Halle Berry.

Lorrie's film credits include: ISN'T IT ROMANTIC opposite Rebel Wilson, BUFFALOED opposite Zoey Deutch, and BODY CAM opposite Mary J. Blige.

Previous TV credits Include: FRIENDS FROM COLLEGE opposite Keegan-Michael Key, SCANDAL, QUEEN SUGAR, GOTHAM, MR.ROBOT, PERSON OF INTEREST, THE BLACKLIST, GIRLS, VEEP, LAW & ORDER: SVU, and HOMELAND.

Please click this link to view Lorrie's current, recent and past projects!

Lorrie has coached & prepared numerous actors for successful television and film auditions as Actors Connection's Self Tape Guru!