ACTORS, WISHING YOU ALL A WONDERFUL LABOR DAY WEEKEND!
HERE’S YOUR 15% OFF ALL OF OUR UPCOMING SCHEDULED WORKSHOPS!
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HOLLYWOOD’S MASTER OF TRANSFORMATION:
A FREE TALK WITH THE EXTRAORDINARY DOUG JONES!
SEPTEMBER 12TH / 11AM PT
Actors, The man behind some of cinema's most unforgettable characters is coming to Creative Acting Studios!
From The Shape of Water, Pan's Labyrinth, Hellboy, Star Trek: Discovery, and Hocus Pocus to name a few, Doug Jones has built one of Hollywood's most extraordinary careers!
Join us as Doug shares stories from working with Guillermo del Toro, the art of transformation, surviving and thriving in Hollywood, and invaluable advice for actors at every stage of their journey.
Doug will take us behind the scenes of his remarkable career, sharing how he built a lasting career in Hollywood by embracing what made him different. He'll discuss auditioning, collaborating with visionary directors like Guillermo del Toro, creating unforgettable characters, longevity in the industry, and the mindset every actor needs to succeed.
Whether you're just starting out or are a seasoned professional, this is an opportunity to hear honest advice, career insights, and stories from one of the most respected, celebrated character actors, Doug Jones!
WHEN : September 12th / 11 am PST
WHERE : ZOOM.
TICKETS : FREE!
Rachel Reiss, CSA Senior Casting Director at Liz Lewis Casting Partners
September 10th / 3PM PT!
Rachel Reiss, CSA, is a Senior Casting Director at Liz Lewis Casting Partners, casting across Film, Television, Commercials, Podcasts, Animation, and Voiceover nationwide.
Her recent credits include Get Rolling with Otis for Apple TV, SuperKitties for Disney Jr., and films including A Year and Change, All Wifed Out, Lady-Like, The Painter, and Queen of Knives. Rachel has also cast hundreds of award-recognized commercials and voiceovers, as well as podcasts including This Job Is History and I Hear Fear with Wondery and Killer Questions with Investigation Discovery.
Rachel is a two-time Heller Award recipient for Best Northeast Commercial and VO Casting and received the 2023 Artios Award for Best Casting of a Short Film for The F Word, starring Chris Gethard. She also serves on the Board of Directors for the Casting Society of America as VP of Technology.
Workshop Format: This workshop is unique in the sense that you are free to choose the type of material you would like to work on, whether that’s a Film/TV scene, commercial copy, or a VO piece. If you prefer, CAS can also provide Film/TV sides and commercial copy for you to work with.
Email us at : info@creativeactingstudios.com if you would like to receive Film/TV sides or commercial copy for the workshop.
Rachel has been casting for many years and brings extensive experience across a wide range of formats, including Film, Television, Commercials, Podcasts, Animation, and Voiceover. This unique breadth of experience makes this workshop a wonderful opportunity for actors to explore and work on the format that best suits their individual goals.
Rachel is a two-time Heller Award recipient for Best Northeast Commercial and VO Casting and received the 2023 Artios Award. She also serves on the Board of Directors for the Casting Society of America as VP of Technology.
WHERE : ZOOM.
WHEN: September 10th / 3 PT
TICKETS : $50 Participation / $15 Observe
WORKSHOP WITH FILM & TV CD: SKYLER ZURN!
SEP 11TH / 11AM PT.
CAS Is excited to welcome back CD Skyler Zurn for a scene workshop!
Skyler Zurn has created a successful career in casting for both television and film. Projects such as The Fall Guy (NBCUniv), EUPHORIA (HBO), Glass Onion - Knives Out (NETFLIX), The Good Nurse (NETFLIX), This Is Us (NBC), LAID (Peacock), EQUALIZER 3 (SONY), Love Lies Bleeding (A24) and many more!
In this workshop Skyler will assign a great scene for you. Please send your resume and headshot to sonya@creativeactingstudios.com
Skyler's journey in casting is impressive! She has completed more than 30 projects, most recently finishing a festival-worthy romance with five indie features in her first year. She has many exciting projects on the horizon and is always excited to meet new talent!
Spots are limited!
WHEN : September 11th / 11:00 AM PST
WHERE : ZOOM
TICKETS : Participate $55 / Observe $20
WORKSHOP WITH CD ALLY BADER!
SEP: 26TH / 11AM PT
CAS is thrilled to welcome CD Ally Bader back to Creative Acting Studios for this workshop!
In this workshop, actors will bring in a prepared scene of their choice. Please ensure your scene meets the following guidelines:
The material must be from a TV show or film that has already aired.
Scenes Must be no longer than 2.5 pages.
Email your sides to sonya@creativeactingstudios.com no later than September 20th so we can have them ready for the reader.
Label your scene with your name and specify in the email the character you are reading for.
Ally has been a respected casting professional for over fifteen years, working across both film and television. Her recent associate casting credits include Shelter for Amazon and American Horror Story for FX.
She spent three years as the lead casting associate to Jane Jenkins and Janet Hirshenson prior to their retirement, contributing to numerous feature films for iconic directors such as Ron Howard, Rob Reiner, and Chris Columbus.
Ally was nominated for a 2016 Heller Award for Casting Associate of the Year and received a 2015 Artios Award nomination for her work on the pilot for AMC’s Halt and Catch Fire with Bialy/Thomas and Associates. Most recently, she earned an Artios nomination in 2024 for her work on Netflix’s Murderville.
Ally has also served on the Board of Directors for the Casting Society for four years and continues to contribute to the organization by volunteering on several committees.
WHEN: SAT 26 TH / 11 AM PT.
WHERE: Zoom
PRICE: $55 Participate / $20 to Observe
CASTING DIRECTOR JOANNA DAVIS - LIVE READ WORKSHOP
OCT 3RD 11 AM / PT
We’re excited to welcome Joanna Davis back for a live read workshop! Actors will have the chance to perform their scene and receive direct feedback from Joanna in a supportive, hands-on environment.
Once you reserve a spot, please send your scene (no more than 2 pages), labeled with your full name, and let us know which character you’ll be playing. We’ll provide a reader. Please send your scene to sonya@creativeactingstudios.com
About Joanna Davis:
Joanna Davis has been in the entertainment industry for over 20 years. She began her career as a casting intern while still in high school and went on to gain experience at production companies, a talent agency, and on documentaries. Building on everything she learned in those early roles, Joanna discovered her true passion for casting and has since worked consistently in both television and film.
Her casting work has taken her around the world, and she’s always on the lookout for new and exciting talent.
WHEN: OCTOBER 3RD / 11AM PT.
WHERE : ZOOM
PARTICIPATION $50
OBSERVE $20
WORKSHOP WITH CD KYMBERLI McKANNA
OCT 10th / 10 AM PT.
We're thrilled to welcome back CD Kymberli McKanna a dynamic and versatile casting director whose industry experience spans nearly 15 years across New York and Los Angeles. With a rich and diverse background in both TV and theatre, Kymberli brings a well-rounded, insightful perspective to the casting process, and now, to your next workshop!
Kymberli has worked on hit series like 9-1-1 (ABC, formerly FOX) and American Horror Stories(FX), and her credits also include Very Valentine (Lifetime MOW), Triangle (ABC Pilot), numerous commercials, and theatrical projects. She also spent time as an Audition Production Assistant for major Broadway and National Tour productions such as Hamilton, Wicked, Waitress, and several live NBC/FOX musicals. She is currently back full time on 9-1-1!
This workshop will feature live reads with feedback and re-directs from Kymberli. Participants will select from a curated folder of scenes sent by Kymberli. The material chosen will allow each actor to dig deep, showcase their strengths, and truly sink their teeth into the work.
WHEN : Oct 10th / 10 AM PT.
WHERE : ZOOM.
TICKETS : $50
OBSERVE : $20
SELF TAPE WORKSHOP WITH JENN NOYES
KARGE & ROSS CASTING
OCT 16TH / 11AM PT
CAS is thrilled to welcome back film & TV casting associate Jenn Noyes for an exciting self-tape workshop!
Jenn is part of the busy casting team behind several high-profile film and television projects, making this a fantastic opportunity to have your work seen and receive real-time insight from someone actively working in casting right now.
This workshop will include self-tape reviews, live feedbackfrom Jenn, and a Q&A covering everything from audition preparation and performance choices to the inner workings of a busy casting office.
Participants are invited to submit aself-tape of a scene of your choice,2.5 minutes or less. You may also submit a previously recorded tape, provided you have permission to share it.
Jenn will watch your tapes in advance and come prepared to discuss each one during the workshop, offering individual feedback and insight.
Please send your self-tape via WeTransfer to sonya@creativeactingstudios.com by Sunday October 11th.
1: Label your file with your full name.
2: Keep your one scene to 2.5 minutes or less.
3: If you have the sides for the tape, please include then with your submission to provide us with context.
BIO: Jenn Noyes is a CD based out of Chicago, IL working in film, television, and commercial casting since 2014. Winner of the Casting Society of America's Spotlight Award in 2023, she has also received Artios nominations for Outstanding Achievement in Casting for both The Chi (Showtime/Paramount+) and Deli Boys (Hulu). Throughout her career, Jenn has had the pleasure of working on additional projects such as Justified: City Primeval (FX), Paper Girls (Amazon), Night Sky (Amazon), 4400 (The CW), and Chicago Med (NBC) as well as large scale searches for pilots and feature films. Originally from New England, she earned her BFA from the University of Virginia and a Master's degree in Arts and Entertainment Management from Columbia College Chicago.
WHEN: FRIDAY OCT 16TH / 11AM PT
WHERE : ZOOM
PRICE: $50 to Participate / $20 to Observe
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