At Actorfest, it is FREE to attend casting calls, or visit exhibit hall and networking café.
Fees are only required to attend workshops. Fees are as follows:
PRICING FOR WORKSHOPS
$35 for Individual Sessions
$90 for Three-Session Pass
$145 for Five-Session Pass
For more information on a workshop, including biographies of the
speakers, click on the headline. Register Today!
PANELS
10:30-11:45 a.m. – Ground Floor Theater
Unsolved Casting Mysteries
Often we nail an audition, the casting person gushes, and we never hear from them again. What happened between the audition and the decision not to cast us? Speakers include casting directors G. Charles Wright, Francene Selkirk-Ackerman, Sara Isaacson and Brad Gilmore. » more
10:30-11:45 a.m. – Workshop Room (9th Floor, Room #C998)
Represented
Veteran actors and their representation share their strategies and working relationships. How does the manager work with the agent? What does a manager do versus an agent? How can the actor help their representation? Panelists include: agent Orion Barnes, manager Bruce Smith, and actors Doug Jones and Jeff Marlow. » more
12:15-1:30 p.m. – Ground Floor Theater
Tuning In: TV Casting
Why are so many great film actors migrating to TV lately? Because some of the best writing and characters, especially for women, can be found on the small screen. Get the skinny on casting for pilots and series from this panel of casting directors and other industry pros. Panelists include: casting directors April Webster and Debi Manwiller and talent agents Jeff Witjas and John Levey. » more
12:15-1:30 p.m. – Workshop Room (9th Floor, Room #C998)
Acting 101: A Step-by-Step Guide to the Business
Are you thinking of becoming a professional actor or you've begun but are hitting road blocks such as finding an agent or booking auditions? This workshop will cover the key elements to building a successful career—from getting new headshots to getting training to building a résumé to promoting yourself to meeting casting directors and being called for auditions. Speakers include acting coach Phil Brock, casting director Chris Game, manager Peter Kluge and Kevin E. West, founder of The Actors' Network. » more
2:00-3:15 p.m. – Ground Floor Theater
Behind the Scenes: Feature Film Casting
Every actor wants to work in film. But how does one break in? Casting directors and other industry pros share their insight and offer tips on beating the odds of nabbing the role. Panelists include: casting directors Matthew Barry, Victoria Burrows, Scot Boland, Heidi Levitt, and Marci Liroff. » more
2:00-3:15 p.m. – Workshop Room (9th Floor, Room #C998)
Producing Your Own Web Series
Tired of waiting for your agent to book you work? Frustrated by the lack of callbacks? Hear from actors of successful Web series, a casting director of Web programming, and an agent who reps such new media talent. Panelists include: casting director Robin Lippin, writer/director Sandeep Parikh, and actor/writer Kaily Smith. » more
INTENSIVES
10:00-11:30 a.m. – Workshop Room (9th Floor, Room #C937)
Booking the Job
At the end of the day, what actors want is to work. Learn out how to increase your chances at auditions and callbacks. Speaker: acting teacher Doug Warhit. » more
10:30-11:45 a.m. – Workshop Room (9th Floor, Room #C951)
Demo Reel Technique
Bring in your demo reel for a chance to get valuable feedback. Or if you don't have a demo reel yet, find out what makes a great reel and common mistakes to avoid. Speakers include: casting director Russell Boast and demo reel editors Joe Gressis and Wayne Rawley. » more
12:00-1:30 p.m. – Workshop Room (9th Floor, Room #C937)
Live the Life: Stop Acting!
Respected acting coach, audition specialist, and author Margie Haber takes her "Haber Philosophy" and teaches participants how to live the character in your body, instead of your head. » more
12:15-1:30 p.m. – Workshop Room (9th Floor, Room #C951)
The Art of Networking
Career strategist (and former wallflower) Kristine Oller will take you behind-the-scenes to look at the subtle ways creative people commonly sabotage their networking efforts. » more
2:00-3:30 p.m. – Workshop Room (9th Floor, Room #C937)
Script Analysis
Script analysis is a key element to understanding the nuances of a character. Joanne Baron and D.W. Brown highlight the most important tool professional actors need to up their game at auditions, callbacks, and once they arrive on set. Speakers include acting teachers Joanne Baron and D.W. Brown. » more
2:00-3:15 p.m. – Workshop Room (9th Floor, Room #C951)
Succeeding in Voiceover
Do people tell you that you have a great voice? Have you thought about breaking into voiceover? Think voiceover work is easy? Find out what's really needed to succeed in this competitive niche market. Speaker: voiceover actor Pat Fraley. » more
3:45-5:15 p.m. – Workshop Room (9th Floor, Room #C998)
Fine-tuning Your Audition Technique
Casting director Matthew Barry selects volunteers from the audience to perform a short monologue (under two minutes). After feedback from the CD, the actor makes the necessary adjustments and performs it again. Participants should come prepared to recite a monologue and will be chosen at random. » more
3:45-5:15 p.m. – Workshop Room (9th Floor, Room #C951)
On-Camera Technique
Understanding the nuances and realities of working on camera is critical to today's actor, no matter if they have an BFA or MFA or how much experience they have on stage. Speaker: actor Brad Greenquist. » more
4:00-5:00 p.m. – Workshop Room (9th Floor, Room #C998)
Marketing the Actor
This workshop is specifically designed to provide actors with the fundamental, career-building tools needed to market their business. The goal is to develop the actor's specific selling points to better sell his or her product. Learn how to minimize your market, in order to maximize your marketability. Speaker: casting director and acting coach Jason Buyer. » more
FOCUS SESSIONS
10:00-11:00 a.m. – Workshop Room (9th Floor, Room #C985)
Casting Director Mark Teschner
These one-hour sessions allow individual casting directors to share their personal approaches to their work and offer advice on getting called in and called back. » more
10:00-11:00 a.m. – Workshop Room (9th Floor, Room #C919)
Casting Director April Webster
These one-hour sessions allow individual casting directors to share their personal approaches to their work and offer advice on getting called in and called back. » more
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. – Workshop Room (9th Floor, Room #C985)
Casting Director Fern Champion
These one-hour sessions allow individual casting directors to share their personal approaches to their work and offer advice on getting called in and called back. » more
1:00-2:00 p.m. – Workshop Room (9th Floor, Room #C985)
Casting Director G. Charles Wright
These one-hour sessions allow individual casting directors to share their personal approaches to their work and offer advice on getting called in and called back. » more
2:30-3:30 p.m. – Workshop Room (9th Floor, Room #C985)
Casting Director John Levey
These one-hour sessions allow individual casting directors to share their personal approaches to their work and offer advice on getting called in and called back. » more
4:00-5:00 p.m. – Workshop Room (9th Floor, Room #C985)
Casting Director Francene Selkirk-Ackerman
These one-hour sessions allow individual casting directors to share their personal approaches to their work and offer advice on getting called in and called back. » more
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. – Workshop Room (9th Floor, Room #C919)
Casting Director Marci Liroff
These one-hour sessions allow individual casting directors to share their personal approaches to their work and offer advice on getting called in and called back. » more
1:00-2:00 p.m. – Workshop Room (9th Floor, Room #C919)
Casting Director Craig Campobasso
These one-hour sessions allow individual casting directors to share their personal approaches to their work and offer advice on getting called in and called back. » more
2:30-3:30 p.m. – Workshop Room (9th Floor, Room #C919)
Casting Director Sharon Lieblein
These one-hour sessions allow individual casting directors to share their personal approaches to their work and offer advice on getting called in and called back. » more
4:00-5:00 p.m. – Workshop Room (9th Floor, Room #C919)
Casting Director Sarah Noonan
These one-hour sessions allow individual casting directors to share their personal approaches to their work and offer advice on getting called in and called back. » more
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