Geovonday Jones

Instructor

Acting & Auditioning

Geovonday Jones is a New York City-based actor, director, and coach. Most recently, he directed Stephen Adly Guirgis’ Motherfucker with the Hat and Suzan-Lori Park’s In the Blood. Other Credits: Jag Fest 4.0’s workshop, Irondale‘s production of Lynn Nottage’s Sweat (Brucie), Waterwell’s Ajax (Ensemble), Ancram Opera House’s production of Tarell Alvin McCraney’s The Brother Size (Ogun), New Works Brooklyn’s staged reading of Nambi Kelley’s Translation of Likes (Too Legit To Quit). Regional: Detroit’67, Peter and the Starcatcher, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Rumors, and Uncle Vanya. Geo has an MFA in Acting.

Geovonday is also available for private 1:1 coaching! Please email classes@thepit-nyc.com for more info!

Classes with Geovonday Jones

Online Scene Study From The BIPOC Viewpoint, 10/6

Acting

Tuesday 10/6 – Tuesday 11/10

Instructor: Geovonday Jones

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Open to all levels, from intermediate to professional actors. In this unapologetic class you will develop a practical system of preparation, script analysis, rehearsing, and performing scenes from an exclusively BIPOC list of playwrights. Using an action-based technique, you will work to find authenticity, truth, and honesty in scene work and performance, whether it’s for theatre, film, or TV. Also, acting exercises, character work, and actioning techniques will be used to further strengthen the actor’s performance. Rehearsals with scene partners outside of class is a requirement. Scenes are presented in class for feedback and coaching. 4 Access Scholarship Seats will be reserved in this class. Please apply here to reserve a seat: https://form.jotform.com/201536461858056

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Online Auditioning Techniques, 10/24

Auditioning

Saturday 10/24 – Saturday 11/28

Instructor: Geovonday Jones

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All levels welcome. For both stage and on-camera audition tips and techniques. This class is designed to help the actor approach auditions and callbacks with confidence and a skillful approach to the work. Learn the tools needed to tackle monologues, audition sides, cold readings, interviews, and more. Learn the skills used to combat fear and anxiety that comes with auditioning. Learn how to use what you’ve got and make it work for you. Learn how to search for and book auditions, agents, managers, and more. Come to the first day with a memorized monologue for immediate coaching and your most recent headshot and resume for feedback. 4 seats in this class will be reserved for Access Scholarship Students. Please apply here: https://form.jotform.com/201536461858056

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