Audition Technique with Jessica Lee

Audition Technique with Jessica Lee

Schedule 

Wednesdays from 6:30pm-8pm

July 8 - August 12, 2026 (6 weeks)

At The Back Office Studio (13 N Washington St, Ypsilanti)

Cost: $150

About the Class

This six-week class is for actors (ages 18 and up) who want to feel more confident, prepared and empowered at auditions. You’ll develop two contrasting monologues that showcase your talent and range so you stand out to directors and producers, become skilled at cold reads so you’re fully present with new actors and material, learn how to introduce yourself so you make a lasting impression, and create a professional acting resume. 

The class will be a warm, non-judgmental, and collaborative environment for you to enhance your acting skills, increase your confidence, and develop core auditioning skills that help you get cast. The final class session will be a mock audition in front of real directors where you’ll receive direct feedback to help you excel at all your future auditions.

The instructor will guide the students through these core skills:

• Monologues: Explore character development, emotional range, vocal and physical expression and stage presence
• Cold Reads: Embrace and showcase your talent with new actors and material
• Introductions: Present yourself and your performance pieces confidently

• Acting Resume: Prepare a professional acting resume that shows your experience and training

This six-week acting course is a great opportunity for any actor who wants to enter auditions feeling confident and prepared and walk out feeling proud and excited.

About the Instructor

Jessica Lee holds an MA in Education from Mercy University and a BA in Theatre and Communications from Eastern Michigan University. She’s a certified teacher and taught Theatre and ELA professionally in NYC for 18 years, and was an Arts Coordinator who worked directly with Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts for 3 years. She’s been teaching acting at NTG for a year now and actively performs in productions. At Eastern, Jessica was part of an improv and playback theatre troupe. In NYC, she performed at The New York Comedy Club, acted in and directed Off Off Broadway plays, dabbled in film, and performed original music at Cafe Wha, The Bitter End, National Underground and many other venues. She received Voice Over training with Andy Roth and Ed Lewis. Jessica is also a business and visibility coach who helps other women entrepreneurs and artists grow to $5-10K months, a singer/songwriter, a Zumba Instructor, and a private acting teacher who offers 1:1 sessions.

About Neighborhood Theatre Group

Neighborhood Theatre Group (NTG) has been making “theatre from scratch” in Ypsilanti since 2015. NTG is dedicated to cultivating a welcoming and collaborative environment for theatre artists. Offering original plays, musicals, and self-produced videos, Neighborhood Theatre Group believes in theatre’s ability to bring individuals together and create a sense of place.

Cancellation Policy

June 20, 2026: Deadline for full refund

No refunds will be given after June 20, 2026. 

Discounts will not be given for missed class sessions.