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Why THIS Course?
THE PROBLEM? 98% of actors walk into auditions and make the same fatal mistakes:
Standing obediently on the mark ✗
Locking eyes only on the reader ✗
Delivering dialogue like a theatre soliloquy ✗
Asking permission instead of taking creative freedom ✗
Result? These actors blend into the sea of identical auditions, that casting directors see every single day.
THE SOLUTION: A proven 7-lesson framework that transforms your audition technique from predictable to unforgettable—without changing a single word of dialogue. Over seven transformative lessons, you'll discover why standing on that mark staring at the reader makes you as boring as bat shit. (Yes, I said it.)
Who is this for
Screen actors preparing for callbacks and self-tapes
Theatre actors transitioning to camera work
Anyone who auditions professionally and confidently but fails to book the job
Actors ready to stop asking permission and start taking creative control
THE GUARANTEE: Apply these techniques consistently, and you'll never deliver a "same" audition again. You'll transform from dialogue-deliverer to character creator—the difference between getting shortlisted and getting forgotten.
INVESTMENT IN YOUR CAREER: Seven instalments of expert casting director insights. Lifetime access to all modules. The competitive edge that makes casting directors remember YOUR name.
Ready to think outside the square? Join the course now and discover why the most important thing you can do in an audition is exactly what they didn't teach you in drama school.
Lessons
What will you get
MODULE 1: Reclaim the Hot Spot Learn why treating the mark with indifference is your first step to standing out.
MODULE 2: The Eyeline Revolution
Discover the infinite eyeline possibilities in the audition frame which puts movement and energy into every take.
MODULE 3: Build the Set Master the technique of visualizing your character's complete environment. By doing so, casting directors see a real person in a real space.
MODULE 4: Strategic Eyeline Mapping Download the studio map and learn to plot key eyelines with purpose.
MODULE 5: The Two Best Props Unlock secret power moments without "acting," (You will not believe how simple qand effective these ideas are!)
MODULE 6: Navigate Casting Directors Tactical techniques for handling CDs who insist they are in charge. Establish your creative freedom while the camera is rolling.
MODULE 7: Be in the Moment The 75/25 attention rule, seeking distractions vs. avoiding them, creating magic moments that aren't on the page.
COURSE INCLUDES:
✓ Downloadable studio map for eyeline planning
✓ Sample scenes with practical breakdowns
✓ Google image research techniques for visualizing locations
✓ Self-tape and in-room audition strategies
✓ Zoom callback optimization
FAQ's
Do I get lifetime access?
Yes — once you buy, it's yours for life.
Your course lives on our LMS, hosted inside the TAT community, so you log in, pick up where you left off, and come back as often as you need. Revisit a lesson the night before an audition, or work through the whole thing again a year later when you're at a new level. No subscriptions, no expiry, no paywall that sneaks back in.
Can I watch on my phone?
Yes — TAT has a dedicated mobile app, so your course travels with you. Review a lesson on the train to an audition, rewatch a scene breakdown between takes, or catch up over morning coffee. Same course, same progress — just in your pocket.
Are there subtitles?
Yes — every lesson is fully subtitled.
How do I get feedback on my acting if it's online?
Book an Audition Advantage session on our website. One on one feed back from an experienced Casting Director on your tape — exactly the perspective you'd never get from a normal acting class. It's the fastest way to find out what a casting director actually sees when they hit play.
Is this suitable for international actors?
Yes — this coaching has been bought by students all over the world. The craft of auditioning translates across markets; the principles Greg teaches are how casting decisions get made, whether you're taping for Sydney, London, LA, or anywhere in between.
How long do I have to complete the course?
Forever. Lifetime access means no deadlines, no artificial pressure — work through it in a weekend or a year. Most actors come back to specific lessons before big auditions, which is exactly how it's designed to be used.
What equipment do I need?
A basic self-taping setup is all you need — phone or camera, decent light, a clean background, and somewhere quiet to read. You don't need a studio; you need the habits. The Self Taping Academy walks you through the exact setup if you want to get it right from day one.
Is there a community, or do I work through it alone?
You're not alone — you can join hundreds of actors inside the TAT community. Share tapes, swap notes, ask questions, and learn alongside people doing the same work as you. The course gives you the craft; the community keeps you sharp between auditions.
Who is Greg Apps?
Taught by an Industry Giant
Casting Director Greg Apps is a legend in the industry.
Through TAT, we were the first in the world to teach self-taping online. Since then we've trained ~5,000 actors across 30+ countries and reviewed over 10,000 self-tapes personally.
This course wasn't written from theory. It was written from the room you're trying to walk into.
Russell Crowe
Cast in his break out role in Romper Stomper
Guy Pearce
Cast in his breakthrough role in Heaven Tonight
Eric Bana
Cast in his breakout role in Chopper
James Cameron
Cast his 2011 movie Sanctum
Kylie Minouge
Cast in breakthrough role in The Henderson Kids
Radha Mitchell
Cast in breakthrough role in Love & Other Catastrophies
Tom Cruise
Casting for Mission Impossible 2
Hugo Weaving
Cast in his breakthrough role in Proof
The elder statesman of casting, CD Greg Apps has dedicated his career and passion to nurturing and guiding actors in elevating their career in both film & television.
5000+
Actors Trained
10,000+
Auditions Reviewed
1000+
Mentorship Clients
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Years of training actors
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Testimonials
Cloak & Dagger (2018); Doom Patrol (2019); The Walking Dead (2010)
Miles Mussenden
Black Snow (2022); Split (2025); Honeymoon with Harry (2026)
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Thinking Outside The Square
$149.00
The 7-Module System That Gets You Noticed