SYNOPSIS

This online class will provide feedback from an experienced casting professional. No more than 20 performers will be participating. 

When a new Casting Access Online class is announced, eligible performers RSVP to request a space in the class and are added to the class on a first-come/first-served basis. Confirmed participants will be notified by e-mail.

The date listed for the class is the day enrollment and cancellation close, and your headshots are sent to the casting director.

 Please prepare a TV/movie monologue or scene of two minutes in length or less. If you choose a scene, be sure to have a reader off camera reading with you.

You will have until the deadline to rehearse, record, and upload a video containing your performance of the material you chose.You will upload the video using your YouTube account and email the video link. Finally, the casting director will review your workshop video and provided notes.

CASTING DIRECTOR BIO

Jason B. Stamey is an Associate Casting Director at the Sarah Finn Company and works primarily on Marvel Studios features such as Black Panther, Captain Marvel, and Avengers: Endgame. Some of his other notable credits are Jon Favreau’s Chef, Gareth Edwards’ Godzilla, Shane Black’s The Nice Guys, and the animated feature The Little Prince.

REQUIREMENTS

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

If you RSVP for this class you must be able to upload your video by 9:00am PST on March 24. DO NOT BE LATE. Those who have been seated by March 19th are expected to comply. You must cancel your reservation before March 19th if you cannot comply.  The link to your UNLISTED Youtube video needs to be emailed to castingaccess@sagaftra.foundation

This class is only open to actors who reside in LA.

Your video will not be accepted IF:

-Your video is shot vertically instead of horizontally. If you need to shoot on an iPhone or tablet, turn it sideways.

-It is not appropriately framed. Standard framing is top of the head to mid chest.

-The video has poor sound, clarity, or lighting. It doesn’t have to be perfect, but it cannot take away from your performance.

-You have a distracting background. If you cannot provide a solid background, a minimal background is best.

-Your video has title cards or subtitles. They are unnecessary.

-Your video settings are not Unlisted. Videos that are Private or Public will not be accepted.

-You “share” the video through YouTube. You must email the video URL to the specified email address.