Before you can create, sometimes you've got to get your foot in the door. Explore our collection of workshops focused on casting and audition technique. Select workshops are open to both Actor and Industry members.
Showreels Q&A
Thursday 24 October: Evening Class (FREE)
This is a Q&A with one of the UK’s leading showreel companies, Actorshowreels. How should you approach putting the showreel together? What content should be included? Gain insight into what industry professionals (casting directors, agents, producers, directors) look for in a showreel.
Make the Director Your Ally: Casting Masterclass
Sunday 3 November: All-Day Class
Persuading the director can be the most important factor in clinching a role. Working with award-winning Film and TV director Emma Lindley in a mock casting, you will focus on discovering series tone, reading and responding to director's cues and on how to use their notes to create your best performance on camera.
Audition Technique Masterclass
Wednesday 27 November: All-Day Class
Are you unsure what audition pieces you should be choosing? How should you prepare, and present yourself? How do you get the audition in the first place? This one day workshop with director David Gilmore is ideal for anyone looking to perfect their audition technique, and receive feedback and direction.
Made to Measure: Monologues to Suit You
Wednesday 11 December: All-Day Class
A full-day workshop with drama tutor Trilby James that will help you to understand your casting type, how to choose a monologue that best suits you, and how to prepare for an audition.
Self-Taping: How to Get the Best Result
Saturday 14 December: Morning Class
Led by casting director Suzy Catliff, this workshop offers opportunity to practise this increasingly-used technique and learn some simple dos and don’ts to increase potential & allow your work to be seen in a more positive and professional light.
For more information on Casting workshops at The Actors Centre, please click here.
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