This class will include a Q&A with NY based Casting Director Joey Montenarello, followed by a prepared work session.
Participating actors will choose, prepare and perform sides from film or television. Additional preparation details will be sent upon RSVP confirmation.
ABOUT JOEY
Joey Montenarello is a NY based Casting Director who casts for film, television and theater. Joey has recently launched his own office, Montenarello Casting. Before founding Montenarello Casting, Joey served as a Casting Director at Stewart/Whitley, where his expertise was instrumental in the company’s expansion into film and television. As the sole Casting Director leading these efforts, Joey was responsible for acquiring and overseeing new projects, laying the groundwork for his future success in the industry.
Joey is currently casting several independent films, including Split Rock, to be directed by Ryan Glover and distributed by IFC Films and Shudder, Los Vampires, to be directed by Craig Mitchell, Stress Test, to be directed by JJ Woronoff and produced by Leal Naim, There Were Witches, to be directed by Jefferson Moneo, and The Unravelling, to be directed by Vincent Lambe, who received an Oscar Nomination for his work on the short film Detainment.
Joey has most recently completed casting Sisterhood, Inc for the Hallmark Channel, The Dutchman, directed by Andre Gaines, which will premiere at SXSW 2025, as well as Pretty Thing, directed by Justin Kelly and starring Alicia Silverstone.
Previous Casting Director credits include the films Parachute (SXSW 2023), Malum, Daughter of the Bride, Holly Jolly, All You Need Is Blood, The Snare, They/Them/Us, and Death Saved My Life.
Prior to joining Stewart/Whitley, Joey spent six years as Associate Casting Director at Barden/Schnee Casting, where he cast numerous projects including the films Spotlight, Leave No Trace, Still Alice, Clemency, Timmy Failure, Pitch Perfect 2 & 3, The Girl on the Train, Sisters, Ma, The Upside, Galveston, The Boy Downstairs, Get on Up, Prisoners; as well as several Television and New Media projects including 13 Reasons Why (Pilot - Netflix), Jessica Jones (Season 1 - Netflix), The Last OG (Season 1 - TBS), Girlboss (Netflix), Good Girls Revolt (Amazon), Queen America (Facebook Watch), Bonding (Netflix).
Joey is also an eight time Artios Award Nominee, having most recently been nominated in the Micro Budget category for his work on the film They/Them/Us.
Joey began his career as an intern at Telsey + Co, before becoming a Casting Assistant on the Television shows Smash and A Gifted Man. Joey also freelanced as an Assistant to Jen Rudin on the casting of various TV pilots, feature films and commercials.
Joey's full credits can be found on IMDB.
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.
