The Actor’s Self-Tape Toolbox
Mastering Auditions and Self-Tapes: Unleashing Your Full Potential in Film and TV Performance
The Actor’s Self-Tape Toolbox
What you will receive:
Led by Atlanta actor and coach Kara Cantrell, The Actor’s Self-Tape Toolbox is an 8-week course for performers who want more control, more confidence, and more callbacks. You’ll learn how to create a clean, professional self-tape setup at home—on a budget—and get hands-on coaching in how to work the frame, hit your mark, and make bold, bookable choices on camera.
Designed for today’s Atlanta casting market, this class goes beyond ring lights and reader tips. Kara walks you through what casting directors actually notice, how to present yourself like a pro, and how to make the tape itself work harder—whether you’re submitting for co-stars, guest stars, or marketing yourself on social. You’ll rehearse and record two polished self-tapes that feel true to your type and ready to use.
Who should enroll:
This class is built for adult actors serious about working in film and television—especially in Atlanta. Maybe you’re taping constantly but not getting callbacks. Maybe your self-tapes feel flat or inconsistent. Maybe you’re shifting from stage to screen and need structure, feedback, and support. If you’re ready to level up your submission game, build a sustainable self-tape setup, and walk into auditions with more clarity and confidence, this class is for you.
Ages:
18+
Weekday:
Monday
Time:
7PM - 9PM Eastern
Commitment:
Begins February 23 | 8 Weeks
Investment:
$199
Location:
MK Performing Arts
1640 Roswell St. STE G. Smyrna, GA 30080
Breakdown:
You’ll learn how to build a clean, professional self-tape setup at home—without overspending—and how to make strong, grounded choices that stand out on camera. Throughout the course, you’ll rehearse and record two fully produced self-tapes that reflect your type and goals. These tapes are designed to work for you—whether you’re submitting to casting, updating your profile, or building visibility online.
This is about more than gear or lighting. It’s about knowing what works, why it works, and how to bring more confidence to every audition you send out.
Meet Your Instructor
Kara Cantrell She/Her
Kara Cantrell is an actress, improviser, director, producer, and theatre educator. She holds an MFA in acting from the University of Georgia, a BFA in acting from Western Kentucky University, and is a Certified Teacher of the Michael Chekhov Technique of acting via the National Michael Chekhov Association. She has appeared on stage with Stage Door Players, Theatre in the Square, Actor's Express, Synchronicity Theatre, Aurora Theatre, Jewish Theatre of the South, Arís Theatre, and Impulse Repertory Co. She has appeared in Spider-Man: No Way Home, Logan Lucky, and Allegiant as well as national commercial spots, and several industrials. Kara has taught acting and performance studies at the University of Southern Mississippi, the University of Georgia, Georgia Perimeter College, and Kennesaw State University.
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Actor’s Self-Tape Toolbox sharpens your audition skills and empowers truthful portrayals in the film and TV landscape.