Every year, Back Stage takes the performing arts community to new levels and provides career opportunities and development during Actorfest in New York and Los Angeles. Sponsors of Actorfest in New York include Stella Adler Studio of Acting, Atlantic Acting School, AFTRA, and SAG.
The open call auditions brings diverse and fresh faces to networks and casting agencies that are seeking talent for new and existing entertainment programming. Hundreds of performers gather in line the night before for a chance to earn television exposure. In New York, details include:
Sunday, October 23 at 9am – 6pm (early attendance recommended)
Metropolitan Pavilion
125 West 18th Street
New York, NY
During Actorfest attendees will be able to:
* Attend workshops hosted by casting directors, agents, managers, and instructors
* Visit the Exhibit Hall where performers can find the tools they need to advance and invest in their careers including headshot photographers, fitness companies, acting teachers, voice coaches and more
* Participate in casting calls with big name networks and studios
* Take part in "Meet & Drop" sessions with popular casting directors for feedback on presentation
* Interact with peers in the networking cafe
Everyone must register to attend Actorfest. Basic Admission to Actorfest is FREE and includes the exhibit hall, open casting calls and entry to the café. Special pricing packages available for workshops and panels. Seating for workshops is on a first come basis. Meet & Drop sessions are FREE to attend with the purchase of any workshop.
Some of the speakers confirmed include: Kimberly Hope (Law & Order: Criminal Intent), Paul Schnee ("The Help," "Winters Bone"), Tiffany Little Canfield —Telsey + Co ("The Big C," "Smash"), and Erin Darke ("Pan Am," "We Need to Talk about Kevin").
Actorfest is for all age groups. Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a legal guardian. Only the interested person attending should register for the event. The guardian does not need to register for the event. A "parent" badge will be provided at check-in the day of the show.
For more information on the event, location specifics and audition details, interested candidates can visit www.actorfest.com.
About Actorfest
Now in its 19th year, Actorfest is a one-day event that provides actors, singers, dancers and performing artists the unique opportunity to embrace free-flowing and honest advice from agents, casting directors and successful actors. Thousands of attendees come to Actorfest to meet face-to-face with dozens of acting teachers, vocal coaches, headshot photographers, and other professionals who can help actors advance their careers.
About Back Stage
For 50 years, Back Stage has been the most trusted place for actors to find performing arts and casting information. In print and online, Back Stage publishes over 1,000 top casting notices each week for every type of performance: film, stage, TV, commercials, multimedia, dance, voiceovers, singing, and more. For more information visit www.backstage.com.
Contact:
Michelle Zern
michelle.zern@backstage.com
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