Intensive Casting Director Workshops

What

Workshops of up to eighteen actors led by a working Casting Director. In these four - five hour classes you will work more thoroughly on a specific aspect of TV, film or theatre and that casting process. See below for individual class details.

When

Phil Shaw

Saturday June 28th 1pm- 6pm, Drill Hall

Amanda Tabak

Saturday July 12th, 1pm - 6pm, Bloomsbury Theatre

Where 

The Drill Hall, 16 Chenies Street, London WC1E 7EX nearest tube: Goodge Street on the Northern line. (Except where indicated)

From July workshops will take place at The Bloomsbury Theatre

15 Gordon Street, London, WC1H 0AH

Workshop Information

Phil Shaw

Originally trained as an actor then formed his own successful agency. Phil casts mostly TV and film, recent projects LOVE AND VIRTUE starring John Malkovich and ROMANS 12.20. Currently working on an unnamed film and TV mini series. Phil also runs a successful one-to-one consultancy for actors.

In this workshop Phil will work in detail on audition technique, looking at how to present yourself and individual audition pieces. Actors will each get the chance to perform an audition monologue to the group and recieve feedback and constructive criticism to improve their chances in castings. There may also be an opportunity to do some mock auditions. For this session you are required to come with an audition speech pre-prepared to

work on with Phil. The piece is your choice but please keep it to 3/4 minutes max, something you have used or would use in a theatre audition.

The workshop will end with a review of the session, general advice and a Q and A on any subject which the actors wish to pursue. The workshop will benefit all professional and graduate actors.

Amanda Tabak

Founder of the successful casting company Candid Casting, who work in TV, film, commercials and music videos. Amanda's commercial clients include, Orange, Pepsi, Playstation, SuperNoodles, Guiness and many more, TV work includes; M.I High, Mr Harvey Lights a Candle with Timothy Spall and A Class Apart for BBC, films include; Harry on the Boat, and award winning features Kidulthood and The Low Down. Amanda is currently working with Peter Kay on a new project.

In this workshop you will get the opportunity to work in detail on the TV casting process. You will 'get on your feet' with recent scripts Amanda has cast and recieve feedback and tips to help you in the fast paced world of TV casting. There may also be an opportunity rarely given, to watch back your tape! This gives invaluable insight into where you may be going wrong in castings. This workshop will be of benefit to all actors and graduates wanting to work in TV. Nothing to prepare for this class, just bring yourself and be ready to work.

How Can I get Involved?

Each 5hr Casting Director workshop costs £85.

Reservations

For booking email;

clare@standupdrama.com, attach CV (no large JPEGs please), write 'Intensive workshops' in the subject line and specify which workshop and date you would like to attend in your email.

For enquiries call Clare-Louise on 0207 9232295.(Do not call to book) Office open Mon-Fri 10-6pm.

Classes are on a first come first served basis and appropiate CV.

Once all workshops are full you may go on the waiting list.