Derek Hersey

Casting Access

New York

Derek Hersey

Wednesday, September 18, 2019

Begins at 6:30 PM EDT
Check-in begins at: 6:15 PM EDT

Tuesday, September 17, 2019



SYNOPSIS

This workshop will include a Q&A and a prepared reading session with an experienced casting professional. 

Please prepare a scene under 2 min. in length. Please bring an extra copy for the reader.


CASTING DIRECTOR BIO

Derek Hersey is a casting associate at Kromer Casting, where he has worked on several upcoming series and feature films. Previously, he worked at Rob Decina Casting, where his projects included the first season of a Netflix dark comedy series, seasons 2 and 3 of the police drama SHADES OF BLUE (NBC) starring Jennifer Lopez and Ray Liotta, as well as the New York casting for the upcoming feature film GREYHOUND starring Tom Hanks, coming to theatres in 2020, and numerous network pilots. Prior to that, Derek worked with Mackey/Sandrich Casting on the feature film THE COMEDIAN, directed by Taylor Hackford and starring Robert De Niro and Leslie Mann.


REQUIREMENTS

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

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

NO LATE ARRIVALS and NO WALK-INS are admitted. Only those participants who have received a telephoned or e-mailed confirmation message from staff will be admitted to the session. Waitlisted individuals who have not received such confirmation will not be admitted at the door. Please do not show up if you have not been explicitly confirmed as RSVPed.