Welcome to Sasha Talent!

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Ages 16+ | Drop-Ins Welcome | $50/session | Wednesdays, 6–8pm

Every working model, actor, and on-camera professional trains — that’s a necessity in the industry, not a choice. What Omaha and the Midwest have been missing is a dedicated class that combines real acting technique with the specific demands of camera work and set performance. This is that space.

This is not a traditional stage class. If you've trained for theater, you’re well-versed in building characters; here, you’ll learn how to thrive in front of the camera. Each week, ten participants step in front of a professional camera and receive coaching that mimics the way a director manages a set: quick, precise, and focused on what keeps you employable, whether you are an actor or part of a modeling agency.

Designed for actors at every level, as well as models, business leaders, real estate professionals, and content creators — anyone whose career depends on how they present themselves on camera. Taught by working director and producer Mark Booker, this is a practical skills lab rather than a theory class. No monologues, no fluff — just real practice.

How it works: Every session applies specific "director's constraints" to the scripts, allowing both total novices and seasoned pros to refine their skills together — everyone leaves feeling challenged and motivated.

What every session includes:

- A targeted warm-up to break stiff habits and energize on-set performance.

- A technical drill focused on camera mechanics, including frame awareness and continuity in action.

- Fresh cold reads (both commercial and narrative) recorded on camera.

- Immediate playback review with actionable feedback, tailored for acting for the edit.

- A refined second take, ensuring you leave with tangible evidence of your progress, not just notes.

- Your clips uploaded post-class. Each participant receives private access to review their takes for one week, allowing you to continue your development even after the class ends.

The curriculum rotates continuously, covering everything from commercials to callbacks and comedy timing. Join at any point: first-timers will catch the next session available, and when you return to a session you’ve already experienced, it will provide new insights, new material, and an elevated challenge. There’s no worry about missing an opportunity — just your next Wednesday.

Why weekly attendance is crucial, even if you think you’re already prepared: camera comfort isn’t a skill you acquire once; it’s a muscle that can weaken. The actors consistently booking roles are those who keep honing their craft. Attend once, and you’ll notice the difference. Attend every week, and you’ll find your casting potential increasing.

Aug 26 - Session 4: Action & Movement - Spatial Awareness, Resetting Marks, & Choreography for Modeling Agency Professionals

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Sept 2 - The Digital Room & Auditions - Permanent Monthly Anchor: Slates & Submissions for Model Recruitment

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Sept 9 - Session 6: Script Analysis & Taking the Note - Cold Reads, The Two-Minute Breakout, & The Quick Pivot in Talent Management

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Sept 16 - Session 7: The Chemistry Test - Shared Frames, Two-Shots, & Active Listening for Models

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Sept 23 - Session 8: Comedy Mechanics & Timing - The Mathematics of Humor & The Comic Pocket in Model Recruitment

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Sept 30 - The Digital Room & Auditions - Permanent Monthly Anchor: Slates & Submissions

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Oct 7 - Session 9: Teleprompter & Ear-Prompter - Industrial, Corporate, & Commercial Hosting for Talent Management

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Oct 14 - Session 10: Multi-Cam vs. Single-Cam - Frame Scaling: Sitcom Energy vs. Indie Stillness in Modeling Agency Training

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Oct 21 - Session 11: Callbacks & Shifting Directions - Instant Pivots, Un-sticking Rehearsed Auditions, and How to Control a Room in the Context of Talent Management

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Oct 28 - The Digital Room & Auditions - Permanent Monthly Anchor: Slates & Submissions

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Nov 4 - Session 12: The 'Day Player' Survival Guide - Under-5 Line Drills & Stepping Onto a Cold Set for Model Recruitment

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Nov 11 - Session 13: The Actor’s Emergency Kit - An Introduction to Technique, Practical Methods (Meisner, Hagen, & Somatics) for Talent Management

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Nov 18 - Session 14: The Genre Hop - Ultimate Test & Rapid-Fire Stylistic Pivots for Modeling Agency Success

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Nov 25 - Session 1: Commercials - Foundation & Action Prompts for Model Recruitment

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Dec 2 - The Digital Room & Auditions - Permanent Monthly Anchor: Slates & Submissions

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Dec 9 - Session 2: TV Procedurals - Cop/Medical Jargon, Technical Pacing, & Fact Delivery in Talent Management

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Dec 16 - Session 3: Non-Verbal Acting - Close-Up Subtext, Active Reaction, & Cinematic Stillness for Modeling Agency Professionals