In this in-person master class workshop on sides and cold reading auditioning for teens and adults, Benny Sato Ambush, VT's Artistic Director, will cover a range of topics including how to handle fear/nerves, getting your mind where it should be, working with readers, and various "how tos." All participants will have a chance to work. They will also role-play as readers, directors, casting directors, and producers. Material will be provided.

In this in-person master class workshop on auditioning with prepared material, Benny Sato Ambush, VT's Artistic Director, will cover the objective of all auditions, how to find appropriate material, how to prepare and rehearse your audition, how to slate, and much more! All participants will have a chance to work on their feet. It is required that all students prepare 60 seconds of a ­solidly memorized and thoroughly rehearsed audition piece that you feel shows you well. Bring your headshot and resume (or a facsimile). If you don’t have one, this workshop will show you examples.

In this adult in-person Directing Boot Camp Masterclass, Benny Sato Ambush, VT's Artistic Director, will cover the basic tasks of directing scripted texts: the play spine, how to talk to actors and designers, and much more!