Tom Brooks

The joy of work for Tom Brooks boils down to 8 to 15 seconds. It is in that short period of time in which an actor’s viability for a role is won or lost: The Audition. When actors prepare the monologues and the 16 bars of the song, they naturally focus on the content. Neglected more often than not, however, is the critical 8 to 15 seconds in which you, the actor, are completely in control (yes, in control) – and the bulk of those seconds tick by before you even begin to speak. Unaware of the power of these seconds, the most talented actors blow the audition. The good news is: Audition skills are just that – skills. And skills can be learned. Once actors understand a few key concepts, they gain a whole new level of joy and insight into the power of controlling the audition. It is guiding the actor to those break-through moments that Tom enjoys most. His passion for actor education began nearly two decades ago, and Tom has been coaching actors ever since. He founded The Empowered Actor Initiative in 2006, and has created several programs designed to serve the developmental needs of actors in various segments in the industry, including union and non-union professionals, community theatre actors, adult and junior beginners and stage veterans alike. Through www.EmpoweredActor.com, Tom provides ongoing support for actors in the form of e-zines, e-books, CD programs, podcasts, and teleclasses. That high quality, affordable and easily accessible materials and information should be provided through various media to any actor who seeks it is the Empowered Actor philosophy. All materials are designed with the intent to empower and enlighten the individual to his or her own greatest degree of personal power and unique ability. Author of the Audition Success: 5 Critical Steps e-book, Tom is conducting an ongoing effort to gather actor input through www.AskTomBrooks.com, where the goal is to have over 10,000 actors submit their most important questions about ho