Are you making the transition from musical theatre to television? Let veteran stage and television actor and HBO series regular Michael Kostroff walk you through one of the first (and most difficult!) types of auditions you will encounter as you launch your on-camera career: Under-Fives. These are the walk-ons, the bit parts, the roles with only a few lines. That may sound easy, but don’t be fooled. There’s a host of common (but avoidable) mistakes, especially if you are used to playing larger parts on stage. Let Michael demystify the process and teach you a few insider tricks of the trade.

Topics include:

—Why Under-Five Auditions are so Hard

—Some of the Bad Advice You’re Likely to Hear

—Some Better Approaches

—Finding the Hidden Clues in the Script

Michael also takes you through several examples from real television and film scripts, demonstrating what to look for, and what to avoid. Mastering the under-five is crucial to starting your own transition as a multi-medium actor!