Beyond the Audition: NEXT
8-Week Mentorship Cohort · Andi Armaganian & Doug Aarniokoski
Application Information
Every actor goes through the same process. Tell us a little about yourself, share a short self-tape, and we’ll select a group of actors who are ready to participate, learn, and engage with the cohort.
No payment until you’re acceptedApplications due by Friday, November 20
Application Instructions
Tell us about yourself.
The form below will ask about:
- Your acting background
- Your current goals
- The challenges you’re facing
- What you hope to get out of the mentorship
Record a self-tape of up to two minutes.
Choose a scene that represents the kind of work you want to do, or email us at beyondtheaudition@gmail.com and we’ll send you sides.
Upload it to Vimeo, unlisted YouTube, Google Drive or Dropbox, and paste the private link into the form.
We’re interested in your choices, your connection to the material, and your understanding of the character’s intention — not production value.
Taping Instructions
- First — your scene(s): shoot in a medium close-up.
- Second — a full-body slate (at the end of your scene or in a separate clip): your name, height, and where you’re based (plus current location if different).
Please Include Your Slate
- Keep your sightline/scene partner right next to the camera lens so we can see your eyes.
- Keep it simple. A phone is fine as long as the picture and sound are clear.
- No music, graphics, filters, or effects. One continuous performance is preferred.
Please do not upload your tape to a public site unless it’s password protected (Vimeo, YouTube, etc.). If your link needs a password, include it in the form.
Fill out the form below and paste in your tape link. It only takes a few minutes.
↓Program Details
We’re finalizing the eight weekly session dates now and planning a December start with a break for the holidays. Please make sure you can commit to the group sessions and your individual meeting before applying. We’ll share the confirmed schedule before enrollment is finalized.
No payment until you’re accepted. Questions? Email us at beyondtheaudition@gmail.com.
We’re looking forward to working with actors who are curious, committed, and ready to dig in.— Andi & Doug