This class will include a Q&A with NY based casting professional Elaine Del Valle, followed by a prepared work session.
Participating actors will choose, prepare and perform sides or monologues from film or television. Additional preparation details will be sent upon RSVP confirmation.
ABOUT ELAINE
ELAINE DEL VALLE represents the next generation of content creators, boldly embracing the role of a multi-hyphenate as a director, writer, actress, producer, and CSA casting director.
Elaine's autobiographical one-woman, off-broadway show led to her career in casting. After watching it, an ad agency producer told her, "I want to work with you every day, but I can't hire an actor every day. What else do you do?" Elaine's answer was, "What do you need?"
Casting was a clear need, and so began Elaine's career as a casting director. Since 2009, her Del Valle Casting has been fulfilling clients' needs while staying true to Elaine's first objective in taking on the job; to make a better audition experience for the actor than she had experienced.
Elaine's Del Valle Casting casts for television, commercials, feature films, and animation.
She is most proud of paving inroads for inclusion in entertainment.
When Elaine is not casting, she is creating content. Her short films have garnered awards at SXSW, Urbanworld, Seriesfest, Catalyst Stories, and more. Elaine won the HBO Latinx Short Film Director Award and is a Sundance Institute Alumna and WarnerMedia 150 Artist.
Elaine was the first person to license an interstitial series to HBO.
She sold an original pilot to CBS, and her feature screenplay, "Brownsville Bred," is currently a finalist in Screencraft Film Fund.
Elaine was a proud participant in the 2022 WGA showrunner academy. Her most notable acting roles include being a recurring guest star in ABC's hip-hop drama, "Queens." Other guest star roles included in "Law & Order: O.I.," "The Resident," and "The Sinner."
Elaine recently accepted the Leadership in Arts award from the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. She is set to direct her first feature film in 2023.
REQUIREMENTS
You must have completed a Casting Access Application prior to registering for this class.
All members must show a valid SAG-AFTRA card when they check in for the class. No admittance will be granted without your current card or receipt.
NO LATE ARRIVALS 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.
Cancellations are required by midnight the night before a class. Cancellation can only be made via the website. You cannot cancel your RSVP via email or phone. Those who have been seated by the start date are expected to comply. You must cancel your reservation before the start date if you cannot comply, or you will face a six month ineligibility period. DO NOT BE LATE. Check-in begins 15 minutes to the class start time. If you arrive after the start time, you will not be admitted and it will be counted as a no-show.
Please note that the 30-day frequency restriction applies to this workshop. Your last frequency-restricted workshop must have taken place no less than 30 (thirty) days prior to this event to be eligible to register
This program is for educational purposes only.
