CLASS SYNOPSIS

This class will include a Q&A with NY based Casting Director, Bernadette McBrinn, followed by a prepared work session. 

Participating actors will choose, prepare and perform sides from film or television.

Additional preparation details will be sent via email upon confirmation.

ABOUT BERNADETTE

Bernadette is an Associate Casting Director with Candice Alustiza Casting. 

Most recent credits include: The Amazon Prime series MR & MRS SMITH, created by & starring Donald Glover, a 2024 EMMY nominee for Outstanding Casting for a Drama Series. The AppleTV+ Anthology series EXTRAPOLATIONS, the limited series LADY IN THE LAKE for Amazon Prime, starring Natalie Portman, the HBO MAX mini series FULL CIRCLE, Directed by Steven Soderbergh, the Feature Films IF, written & directed by John Krasinski, & TRANSFORMERS: RISE OF THE BEASTS, both for Paramount Pictures. 

Previous Credits include: Seasons 2 & 3 of the AppleTV+ Series SEE, starring Jason Momoa. Prior to working with Candice, she was with Gayle Keller Casting & worked on the feature film HUSTLERS starring Jennifer Lopez & Constance Wu, and Season 1 of the FX Series What We Do in the Shadows. She was also the Associate Casting Director on Season 2 of the Marvel/Netflix series The Punisher & The Emmy Nominated Netflix series It’s Bruno! 

Before transitioning into casting, she was a talent agent with Avalon Artists Group for 7 years.