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
$45 for Individual Sessions
$115 for Three-Session Pass
$175 for Five-Session Pass
For more information on a workshop, including biographies of the
speakers, click on the headline. Register Today!
PANELS
10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. - Grand Ballroom
Filming in New York: Getting Cast in Gotham
New York is the location to beat for numerous film and TV series. This all-casting directors panel offers inside knowledge and advice on getting seen and getting cast. Speakers include: casting directors Geoffrey Soffer, Todd Thaler, and Jonathan Strauss and actor Anson Mount. » more
12:00 p.m.-1:30 p.m. - Grand Ballroom
Auditioning: I Really Need This Job!
Casting directors from film, theatre, TV, and commercials tell you how to improve your audition skills and get your big break in all four areas. Speakers include: casting directors Barbara McNamara, Billy Hopkins, Marc Hirshfeld, and Tony Pichette; film/theater director Elizabeth Lucas; and stage director Lonnie Price. » more
MASTER SERIES
10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. - Lower Level
Voiceovers: There's Money in Your Mouth
From animation to video games to audio books to commercials, voiceover work is one of the most lucrative gigs in show business. Casting directors and voiceover experts vocalize their tips on the etiquette of the voiceover business, the tools of the trade, the players and the process. Speakers include: advertising executive Rudy Gaskins, voiceover actor Valerie Smaldone, voiceover agent Katie McGrath, and NYU professor Johnna Gottlieb. Moderated by voiceover professional Joan Baker. » more
12:00 p.m.-1:30 p.m. - Lower Level
The Casting Director's Master Class: On Screen with Todd Thaler
This master class focuses on film and is presented by casting director Todd Thaler. It involves participation by audience members and offers an opportunity to read sides from film scripts. » more
2:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m. - Lower Level
Declare Your Independents: Working in Independent Films
Directors, casting directors, and actors from the indie world share their insights on finding work in this exciting area of cinema. Speakers include: casting directors Ellyn Long Marshall, Maria E. Nelson, and Paul Schnee; film director Whit Stillman, and actor Chris Eigemann. » more
4:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m. - Lower Level
Warming up Your Cold Readings
A panel of CDs and teachers show you how to get the essence of a scene or monologue in a matter of seconds. Speakers include: acting teachers Glenn Alterman, Deena Levy, Deborah Jackel, Sam Schacht, and Susan Pilar. » more
INTENSIVES
10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. - Balcony 1
Acting Career 101
Advice and direction for the new actor on how to build and sustain a professional acting career. Competitive strategies and tools of the trade are presented in an interactive conversation with the presenters. Speakers include: acting teachers Wendy Ward, Janice Hoffmann and Joanne Pattavin. » more
12:00 p.m.-1:30 p.m. - Balcony 1
Working with Representation
If you want to get anywhere in this business, you need an agent. Top agents discuss how to find the right representation for you, and how to maintain the right attitude and relationship for the betterment of your career. Speakers include: agents Heather Finn, Chris Nichols, and Jillian Sanders. Moderated by Jodie Bentley and Kevin Urban, The Savvy Actor. » more
2:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m. - Balcony 1
Keeping It Reel: Making the Perfect Demo
These days every actor needs a demo reel, a sample of your best work on screen. In this intensive, you'll get the lowdown on putting together the perfect demo reel. Speaker: Jonathan Castro, Let's Make It Reel. » more
4:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m. - Balcony 1
Masterminds of Acting Success
The Masterminds of Acting Success are dedicated to making a real difference in actors' lives by bridging the often-unaddressed gap between training and professional show business life. At this 90-minute panel, they will discuss career empowerment versus career sabotage, impart valuable techniques, and take questions from actors in the audience. Speakers include: acting coaches/teachers Karen Kohlhaas, Ron Shetler, Tim Philips, Paul Michael, and Robert and Michelle Colt. » more
FOCUS SESSIONS
10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. - Balcony 2
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. Speaker: acting coach Margie Haber. » more
11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. - Balcony 2
On-Camera Technique
Learn the secrets of acting in front of the camera in this master class with actor-teacher-filmmaker Rosalyn Coleman. Speaker: actress-teacher-filmmaker Rosalyn Coleman. » more
12:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m. - Balcony 2
God, I Hope I Get It: Auditioning for Musical Theater
Get your songbook, as a Broadway CD shows you how to put on the old razzle-dazzle so you can nail your musical audition. Prepare 32 bars of an uptempo and a ballad. Participants will be chosen at random to perform. Speaker: casting director Dale Brown. » more
2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. - Balcony 2
SOLD OUT! It's All About You: Promoting/Branding Yourself
Getting your name and image out there is essential, particularly online. Tips on self-promotion from websites to flyers to PR. Speaker: Ken Davenport, producer, "Altar Boyz," "My First Time" » more
3:15 p.m.-4:15 p.m. - Balcony 2
SOLD OUT! 30-Second Spot-Light: Casting for Commercials
This intensive with a commercial casting director gives you the skinny on landing a high-residual spot. Speakers include: casting director Tony Pichette and actress Geneva Carr. » more
4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. - Balcony 2
The Right Picture and Resume
The headshot and resume are an actor's calling card. Learn how to get the best of both from a photographer and a casting director. Speakers include: photographer Peter Hurley and casting director Erica Jensen. » more
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