HOW TRAINING SIDES WORKS
Technique Driven (Measurable and Specific)
At Training Sides, we've done the heavy lifting for you by writing mock sides with specific "measurables" crafted into the material. We simply asked, "What does this actor need to work on?" We then began creating sides with that intended technique as the nucleus.
Since plot and structure are not the top priority, these won't be award-winning scripts. They are training sides. (We even laughed at the absurdity of some of them.) However, they were created with thought and passion for the actor who desires to hone a specific technique in class, or at home.
TRAINING CATEGORIES
SELF-TAPING (5 & U'S)
Small scripts, perfect for understanding day player roles and conquering the self-taping process.
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EXPLANATION OF OUR FORMAT
THE TITLE OF THE SHORT SCRIPT
Training Category: Why we originally wrote the scene
Genre: To help actors and instructors more clearly
Plot: A one sentence summary of the scene (+ number of performers)
Secondary Techniques: Additional specifics to focus on in the material
DETECTIVE VERSUS COLIC
TRAINING CATEGORY: Objectives & Tactics
Genre: Law Enforcement Procedural
Plot: A Detective questions a witness, while a colicky baby creates havoc. 2 Performers (open genders)
Secondary Techniques: Moment Before (Pre-Beat), Power Dynamics in Relationships, and Off Camera Noises for Reactions
THE DAKOTA WORKOUT
TRAINING CATEGORY: Out of the Box (Rowing Machine)
Genre: Teen Drama
PLOT: A high school athlete justifies cheating to their coach. 2 Performers; Coach and a High School Athlete (18 to play younger, open genders)
Secondary Techniques: Relationships, Tactics, Justifications, Backstory, Making Choices,
NEEDLECRAFT
TRAINING CATEGORY: Youth Material
Genre: Children's Television Comedy
PLOT: Two middle schoolers talk about the possibility of a friend transferring schools. 2 Performers (open genders)
Secondary Techniques: Entrances with Physical Behavior, Strong POV's, Comedic Timing, Parenthetical Stage Directions
THE BLUE SUITCASE
TRAINING CATEGORY: Pace & Rhythm
Genre: Apocalyptic Drama
PLOT: Sawyer races against the clock to pack up their belongings before the "men in suits" arrive. 2 Performers (open genders)
Secondary Techniques: Activities, Entering and Exiting the Scene, Relationships, Raising the Stakes, Moment of Vulnerability, Physicality, Continuity Training
A $4,000 CAR
TRAINING CATEGORY: Solo Performances
Genre: Dramedy
PLOT: A senior citizen receives a phone call from their insurance agent, with disappointing news. (1 on-Camera Performer, 1 Off-Camera voice, open gender)
Secondary Techniques: Phone Call, Comedic Timing, Pacing, Moment of Vulnerability, Tactics