It's Gonna
Be MAAAY! 🎶

It's #SelfTapeMay Time. Get in community and elevate your self-tapes with US!

Experience what is like to be a casting director & watch over 100 self-tapes in 4 weeks to develop a HEALTHY critical eye.

Tackle different audition traps and get tips on how to execute them for your next audition.

We provide the sides.
You put in the work.

Starts May 8th - 29th
10am to 1pm PDT
Enroll for 88 USD

ARE YOU READY? LET'S GO!
It's Gonna
Be MAAAY! 🎶

It's #SelfTapeMay Time. Get in community and elevate your self-tapes with US!

Experience what is like to be a casting director & watch over 100 self-tapes in 4 weeks to develop a HEALTHY critical eye.

Tackle different audition traps and get tips on how to execute them for your next audition.

We provide the sides.
You put in the work.

Starts May 8th - 29th
10am to 1pm PDT
Enroll for 88 USD

ARE YOU READY? LET'S GO!

Are you sending out self-tapes without knowing if they're TRULY competitive?

Hey, we get it - most of us actors struggle with knowing if our tapes are really working. If you're constantly looking for outside validation or second-guessing your submissions, this is the class for YOU.

Learn how to look at your own work with a healthy critical eye. You'll build the confidence to know exactly what makes a tape bookable, plus you'll be part of a community that'll inspire you to level up BOTH your acting and your tech game.

  • Sides release on Thursdays starting May 1, 2025
  • Tapes are due the following Tuesday by 5pm
  • Playback Available Each Week-so you never miss a lesson
  • Downloadable Self-Tape Checklist
  • Lessons and Tips for Your Auditions
  • Reclaim Your Creativity ✨

What We Will Cover in 4 Weeks

Activity/Action Challenge.

You have to know the rules before you break them. Doing action in scenes is like Goldilocks--too little and it doesn't make sense, too much and it becomes distracting. Let us help you find the balance.

  • "Can I use a prop? Some CDs don't like them."
  • "I'm supposed to be still in front of camera, right?"
  • "Do I ignore the action or do it all?"
Holiday Rom/Com Challenge.

Finding the sweet spot in holiday and rom-com scenes is like making the perfect cup of hot cocoa—too sugary and it's over the top, too bland and you lose the magic. Let us help you nail that perfect balance.

  • "Should I play up the comedy or keep it grounded?"
  • "How do I make these familiar tropes feel fresh?"
  • "Do I need to match the energy of the genre or tone it down for camera?"
Procedural Challenge.

Mastering procedural scenes is like solving a complex case—too technical and you lose the humanity, too emotional and you lose the authority. We can help you find that perfect balance to bring the scene to life.

  • "How do I make medical/legal jargon sound natural?"
  • "Should I play the status of my character or keep it conversational?"
  • "Do I need to know all these technical terms perfectly?"
Series Regular Challenge.

This is your chance to put all the tools you have been learning into practice!

How do you take care of story while still bringing your unique perspective. Let's give you some guardrails to support your creativity.

  • "How do I show range without doing too much?"
  • "Should I make bold choices or play it safe?"
  • "How much backstory should I bring into the room?"
Will I receive feedback in every class? No, but you will receive feedback at least once.

And here's why...

Due to class size, we will not be giving feedback to every tape submitted.

Selected tapes will be used to highlight lessons and tips for you to apply a critical eye to your self-tapes.

We want to arm you with the tools to take ownership of your creative process and feel confident working on your tapes on your own.

No more "actor guru" mentality.

ARE YOU READY TO HAVE SOME FUN?

Re-discover and reclaim your creativity with your self-tape auditions. Get in community and be inspired.

SAVE YOUR SPOT

Your Instructors

Anna LaMadrid

Owner & Master Coach at Put Me On Self-Tape

Anna LaMadrid is an award-winning actress, founder of Put Me On Self-Tape, and co-founder of The Bridge for Actors, best known for her role as Fake Angela, starring alongside Nathan Fielder in HBO’s award-winning series The Rehearsal (Season 1).

She recently guest starred as Stephanie on Based on a True Story opposite Kaley Cuoco. Other television credits include This Fool, Shining Vale, Georgie and Mandy’s First Wedding, The Goldbergs, Grey’s Anatomy, and more.

Anna studied with acclaimed Meisner teacher, Maggie Flanigan in NYC. She received her MFA from the University of Washington where she TA'd for undergrad acting students and discovered her love of coaching. She was selected to participate in the Disney Discovers Showcase in 2019.

Anna is also an acting/self-tape audition coach, known for her in-depth script analysis and guiding actors towards nuanced and dynamic performances. Her clients include Travis Van Winkle (YOU), Bridge Regan (The Rookie), Christine Woods (Grace and Frankie), Saagar Shaikh (Deli Boys), among many others.

Alyshia Ochse

Actor, Author & Podcaster

Alyshia Ochse is an award-winning actress, podcast host, and co-founder of The Bridge for Actors, best known for her role as Lucy, starring alongside Matthew McConaughey in HBO’s Golden Globe-nominated series True Detective (Season 1).

She recently starred as Maisy in Hulu’s highly nominated series The Other Black Girl, based on the New York Times bestselling novel, which premiered as the number one show on Hulu. Other television credits include #Freerayshawn, the Emmy-winning short-form series produced by Antoine Fuqua opposite Laurence Fishburne, as well as Station 19, FBI: International, The Lincoln Lawyer, The Rookie, and 9-1-1. Additional TV appearances include Ballers (HBO), Life Sentence (CW & Netflix), The Purge (USA), Satisfaction, How I Met Your Mother, Hart of Dixie, General Hospital, and Days of Our Lives.

Her film credits include Archangel, Bull Run, The Spotter, Outbreak, She’s in Portland, The Other Woman, Parker, Marauders, plus many more.

Alyshia is also the creator, producer, and host of the hit podcast That One Audition, where Hollywood’s top talent share their most life-changing audition experiences. Notable guests include Laurence Fishburne, Jason Momoa, Lucy Hale, Michelle Monaghan, and Mayim Bialik + 400 other actors.

Beyond her on-screen career, Alyshia is a highly respected acting coach, known for guiding actors toward breakthrough performances and career-defining roles. Her clients include Katheryn Winnick (Vikings), Candice Coke (Kevin Can F**k Himself), Nora Zehetner (Grosse Pointe Society), Matt Medrano (Yellowstone), Rob Kirkland (Mayor of Kingstown), and Jessica Lu (Awkward), among many others.