THIS IS A UNIQUE CLASS FORMAT. PLEASE READ ALL OF THE DETAILS BELOW.

SYNOPSIS

This workshop will include a Q&A and a dual format class, including self tape performances with live feedback or live prepared reading performances with an experienced Casting Director.

All actors will need to CHOOSE to either: 

1. Select a 2 minute scene or monologue to perform live in the zoom class. If you choose this option, you will need to email your scene or monologue in PDF format to castingaccess@sagaftra.foundation by, Thursday, Feb 2nd at 9AM PST/12pm EST, with the subject Casting Access: Paul Weber. The body of the email MUST include the role that the reader will be reading if you are doing a scene. A reader will be available on ZOOM during the class.
2. Send a 2 minute performance self tape of a role that you would be cast. If you choose this option, you will need to email an Unlisted YouTube Link of your self tape performance to castingaccess@sagaftra.foundation by, Thursday, Feb 2nd at 9AM PST/12pm EST, with the subject Casting Access: Paul Weber. Please read the self tape instructions below to make sure your tape is accepted.

RSVP'd Actors will receive a ZOOM Invitation to participate on the day of the class. 

CASTING DIRECTOR BIO

As Former Executive Head of Television Casting and Feature Film Consultant for MGM Studios for 16 years, Paul Weber notably cast the wildly popular STARGATE franchise. Other TV credits include SPARTACUS: GODS OF THE ARENA, DEAD LIKE ME, SHE SPIES, POLTERGEIST, and THE OUTER LIMITS. These series and others have garnered numerous honors including 21 Primetime Emmy Award nominations.

For the big screen, Weber has advised on numerous MGM features including the blockbuster JAMES BOND franchise, FAME, ZOOKEEPER with Kevin James, HOT TUB TIME MACHINE, RED DAWN with Chris Hemsworth, Joss Whedon’s CABIN IN THE WOODS, and ROBOCOP.

Weber is now a fully independent casting director and producer. In addition to a number of independent features, recent and on going credits include projects for STARZ, NETFLIX, A&E, DISCOVERY NETWORK, LIFETIME, HALLMARK and the CW.

SELF TAPE INSTRUCTIONS

• Your self tape is shot vertically instead of horizontally. If you need to shoot on an smartphone or tablet, turn it sideways.
• Your self tape must be appropriately framed. Standard framing is top of the head to mid chest.
• Your self tape must have good audio sound, clarity, and lighting. It doesn’t have to be perfect, but it cannot take away from your performance.
• Do no use a distracting background. If you cannot provide a solid background, a minimal background is best.
• Do not use title cards or subtitles. They are unnecessary.
• Your self tape YouTube video settings needs to be Unlisted. Videos that are Private or Public will not be accepted.
• Do not “share” the video through YouTube. You must email the video URL to the specified email address.
• Make sure you mark your video as Not Listed for Kids in the YouTube video settings. Videos are unable to be sent to the instructor with this setting. (ie Listed for Kids means content for children.)  Click here to watch a video tutorial.

REQUIREMENTS

You must have completed a Casting Access Application prior to registering for this class.

Please note that the 90-day frequency restriction applies to this workshop. Your last frequency-restricted workshop must have taken place no less than 90 (ninety) days prior to this event to be eligible to register.

Only those participants who have received a telephoned or e-mailed confirmation message from staff will receive a link inviting them to the session. Waitlisted individuals who have not received such confirmation will not be sent the link to join the class.