It's a cable reality world. We now have tons of cable networks, Internet programs, and even talk shows produced specifically for viewing on your cell phone or iPod. It would seem that everyone could have a career in TV hosting. Yet it seems on the most popular TV shows, the same people or one-time celebrities continue to get hired. What does it take to get your break in the industry? TV hosting may look like a breeze, but one must have the basic tools and techniques to book the job and keep it.

The objective of this course is to train the student to have all the basic tools and techniques needed to find an agent and to break into a career in TV hosting.

The TV hosting class is an intensive on-camera program for those serious about a career in the industry. The class includes finding your niche, interpreting the script, working with co-hosts, teleprompter, cue cards, bullet points, blue cards, white board, camera cues, hot topics interview skills, dressing for the part, and preparing a hosting reel. You will learn the very specific techniques needed to nail the audition and book the job. The final class is an audition for the head of the hosting department at Abrams Artists Agency, Mark Turner.