SYNOPSIS

This class will include a Q&A with LA based Casting Professional Elizabeth Boykewich, 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.

BIO

Elizabeth Boykewich has an illustrious career as a casting maven and now producer of tv, theater and film. Having held the role of Senior Vice President of Casting & Talent at the Disney company for nearly two decades, Boykewich played an integral role in the launch and definition of two distinct television brands. Her keen understanding of the millennial and Gen-Z audience positioned her as a tastemaker, uncovering emerging talent that shapes cultural conversations and becomes the stars of tomorrow.

During her tenure, Boykewich was a driving force behind Freeform's ascent to the pinnacle of inclusivity, making it the most diverse cable television network during its prime. Her passion for the holistic development of homegrown celebrities is evident, and she has been at the forefront of the network's on-screen diversity and inclusion efforts since the inception of her tenure.

Overseeing multiple award-winning series, Boykewich has been directly involved in more than 400 projects, handling all aspects of talent deals, including integration, advertising, multiplatform content, and synergy efforts across the network and studio. Her dedication to developing and nurturing the careers of rising stars and casting diverse voices has earned her talent critical acclaim and a plethora of awards, including the Teen Choice Awards, People's Choice Awards, NAACP, GLAAD, Imagen, Saturn Awards, and Television Critics Association Awards.

Elizabeth Boykewich embarked on her casting journey at the prestigious Circle Repertory Theater Company, ascending from a casting intern to the role of casting director. Transitioning into film and television work in New York City, she swiftly earned a reputation as the go-to person for talent searches. Her nationwide talent searches for lead roles in studio features propelled stars into the national limelight.

A member of the Casting Society of America, Academy of Television Arts & Sciences & Women in Film , Boykewich holds a master's degree in Spiritual Psychology from the University of Santa Monica and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Arts from Ohio University.

Boykewich cast 'Cooper's Bar' for AMC+ and serves as producer on the short 'Ownership' for LaGraLane Productions. Upcoming credits include 'Debutantes' and 'Take Your Time'.