CA State Thespian Festival 2026: Full Schedule

Welcome to the CA State Thespian Festival 2026

2:00pm PDT

Using Thoughts to Create Dynamic Pictures: The Self-Tape Audition Technique They Don't Teach You in School

Saturday March 14, 2026 2:00pm - 3:15pm PDT

Limited Capacity filling up

This class teaches a repeatable process you can use again and again to quickly break down and analyze your sides, so you can make the most dynamic choices for your audition. Students learn how to use thoughts, behavior, and frame composition to create clear, compelling pictures on camera—making self-tapes more specific, efficient, and memorable. The focus is on strong choices that translate on screen, helping your audition stand out while requiring fewer takes.

Teaching Artists

Veronica Maccari

Troupe Director, California School of the Arts SGV

Veronica Maccari is a performer, writer, filmmaker, and teaching artist whose work centers on story-driven performance, physical storytelling, and original content creation. She has spent over six years teaching stage combat at the California School of the Arts San Gabriel Valley... Read More →

Saturday March 14, 2026 2:00pm - 3:15pm PDT
Estella 1021

Workshop, Other

3:30pm PDT

Using Thoughts to Create Dynamic Pictures: The Self-Tape Audition Technique They Don't Teach You in School

LIMITED

Saturday March 14, 2026 3:30pm - 4:45pm PDT

Estella 1021

Limited Capacity seats available

Teaching Artists

Veronica Maccari

Troupe Director, California School of the Arts SGV

Saturday March 14, 2026 3:30pm - 4:45pm PDT
Estella 1021

Workshop, Other

10:00am PDT

Accent Fun: Standard British

FULL

Sunday March 15, 2026 10:00am - 11:15am PDT

Estella 1021

Limited Capacity full

Accents and dialects are a crucial part of the actor's tool kit, but they can sometimes be scary and overwhelming! Accent Fun: Standard British with Adam Michael Rose is designed to be the exact opposite. Through film/TV clips, fun exercises, improvs., and theater games, you'll walk away feeling confident with a brand new accent!

Teaching Artists

Adam Michael Rose

Teaching Artist Alliance

Adam Michael Rose is a Los Angeles-based dialect coach and teaching artist. Adam has worked with actors from Stranger Things, Bridgerton, House of the Dragon, You, and Riverdale. On stage, he’s coached productions throughout the country including The Play That Goes Wrong, Newsies... Read More →

Sunday March 15, 2026 10:00am - 11:15am PDT
Estella 1021

Workshop, Acting

1:15pm PDT

Accent Fun: NYC

FULL

Sunday March 15, 2026 1:15pm - 2:30pm PDT

Estella 1021

Limited Capacity full

Accents and dialects are a crucial part of the actor's tool kit, but they can sometimes be scary and overwhelming! Accent Fun: NYC with Adam Michael Rose is designed to be the exact opposite. Through film/TV clips, fun exercises, improvs., and theater games, you'll walk away feeling confident with a brand new accent!

Teaching Artists