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Alison McBryde Casting
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Actor's Seminars and Workshops
Lecture - The Professional Actor in the Digital Age
with Focus on the Self-Taped Audition
All Lectures are Online via Zoom
50% off Special - $25.00
(Regularly $50.00)
Thursday, February 16th, 2022 at 8:00 PM (EST)
Sunday, March 12th, 2023 at 3:00 PM (EST)
Tuesday, April 11th, 2023 at 7:00 PM (EST)
Topics may include:
Tools —pictures, resumes, demo reels etc.
Developing participants’ career from where they are
Agents and Managers
The professional actor in the digital age—submissions, emails, etc.
Lights, Camera, Action!—successful self-taped auditions
Slates—following directions
Performance—preparation
Post Production—editing your audition video
Do’s and Dont's
Q&A
Attendees are encouraged to submit questions prior to their lectures so that the session can be more tailored to the goals and interests of each group. There will also be a short break in the middle of the class at which time questions that may have come up will be reviewed and some chosen to answer during the second half of the class.
Class Size is Limited: Please register early.
To register or, if you have any questions, please contact Kendall Robins at castingall@yahoo.com.
All times are EST - Eastern Standard Time in the US and Canada. Please consult a Time Zone Converter for the start time in your area.
Career Development Workshop and Audition Technique Intensive
Session #1 - Your Acting Career Development and Success
(Dates TBD - Please Check Back)
Session Topics Will Include
• Using your professional tools effectively – pictures, resumes, demo reels, etc.
• The professional actor in the digital age – Using the internet effectively
• Casting Directors * Agents and Managers * Unions
• Knowing Your Type * Special Skills * Training
• Developing your career at locally
• Preparing for NY or LA – before you make your move
• Do's and Don'ts * Avoiding Scams
Session #2 - Audition Technique and Acting Workshop
(currently available via Zoom)
50% off Special - $62.50
(Regularly $125.00 )
Sunday, February 26th, 2023 at 3:00 PM (EST)
Tuesday, March 14th, 2023 at 7:00 PM (EST)
Thursday, March 30th, 2023 at 8:00 PM (EST)
Sunday, April 23rd, 2023 at 3:00 PM (EST)
This workshop will help each actor improve their audition and interview technique. All actors will have the opportunity to read in a mock audition and will be given specific notes to help them improve their audition and acting technique. Ms. McBryde will explain the auditioning process from the casting director's point of view, and teach you how to successfully navigate the complicated maze of auditions.
Session Topics Will Include
• Creating a successful audition from the moment you walk in the door
• Mastering pre-reads, cold readings, call-backs and screen tests
• Successful self-taped auditions
• Staying relaxed and confident, avoiding common mistakes and awkward situation
• Research and Preparation
• Creating and connecting to your character
• Taking direction and criticism, making adjustments• Creating and connecting to your character
• Q&A: Answers to your specific professional questions
Class size for this session is limited. Please register early.
Instructor: Alison McBryde has been teaching and coaching for over 15 years. Her current and past students have had lead and featured roles in numerous movies including: "Lee Daniel's The Butler," "Silver Linings Playbook," "Steve Jobs," "The Lovely Bones," and "Miami Vice." They have appeared as series regulars, recurring and guest starring role in television series, which include: "Blue Bloods," "Turn: Washington's Spies," "Gotham," "Grey's Anatomy," "The Blacklist," and "Law & Order: SVU."
If you have questions or would like more information on registering, please contact:
Kendall Robbins at castingall@yahoo.com
Important Note: These workshop are for for educational and professional development purposes only and will not secure or provide opportunity for employment and/or representation. Its goal is to help each actor to improve and perfect their audition technique and professionalism so that they will be more successful at future auditions and in their careers.
Interested in Private Coaching? Please use this link for for more information.
All times are EDT (Eastern Daylight Time in the US and Canada). Please check an online Time Zone Converter for the correct time in your location.