SYNOPSIS

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

We will be holding a 30  minute  Q&A with Karlee online Thursday April 30th at 4:00PM EASTERN. (1:00PM PACIFIC) 

The Q&A will meet REMOTELY. All RSVP'D Members will receive a Link inviting them to join the class at the time of Check-in.

Once you have received your sides, you will have until the deadline to rehearse, record, and upload a video containing your performance. 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

Karlee Fomalont, CSA, is a graduate of NYU Tisch School of the Arts, where her acting training made for a seamless transition into the world of casting. She began her career at CBS Primetime NY and ABC Primetime NY, where she cut her teeth working on numerous pilots. She then transitioned into independent casting, working on projects such as Steven Spielberg's acclaimed drama "The Post," for which her team was nominated for an Artios Award for Outstanding Achievement in Casting, and "The Get Down," Baz Luhrmann's ambitious Netflix series. In NY independent casting, she has worked with a number of top casting directors in the city, and currently is the Associate at Rori Bergman Casting where she has been for 5 years, working on major studio feature films, independent films, cable and multiple streaming TV shows. She also works independently casting many short films and features.

REQUIREMENTS

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

If you RSVP for this class you must be able to upload your video by 10:00am EST on May 6th. DO NOT BE LATE. Those who have been seated by April 30th  are expected to comply..  

This class is open to all actors with an approved Casting Access Profile regardless of location. 

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.