TV Pre-Pilot Season Weekend for Kids & Teens (Two Days with 5 Casting Directors & Talent Agents!)
Saturday, October 7, 2017, 10:15am ET / 7:15am PT
This event is in the past.
Get ahead of the game and ready to book TV shows this Pilot Season, the busiest time of year for casting with more auditions happening than usual!
Open to actors of all levels, ages 7-16. Showcase on-camera to 5 incredible pro's Saturday & Sunday, October 7 and 8 and receive feedback plus videos from your on-camera events.
Each year, the major American broadcast television networks – including ABC, CBS, The CW, FOX, NBC, Disney – cast for their new TV shows, also known as pilots. Meet and perform for 3 Casting Directors working for some of these networks, and 2 Talent Agents/Managers that can get you in the door to audition.
Nick Peciaro, Associate Casting Director
Nick is now the associate casting director at Judy Henderson & Associates Casting. He's currently working on several feature films as well as the multi-Emmy Award-winning series HOMELAND.
Rachel Minow, Associate Casting Director
Rachel's recent projects include the pilots DRAMA HIGH, BROTHERED UP, & MISSION CONTROL. She works in BOTH the On-Camera Television Department as well as the On-Camera Commercial Department at Telsey + Co.
Eve Battaglia, Casting Director
Eve is best known for casting the Oscar-nominated TRANSAMERICA and was most recently the US Casting Director for the hit Netflix series LILYHAMMER. She's also known for bringing in tons of AC actors for her many projects! Currently, Eve is working on the TV pilot HAMMERHEAD and TWO indie features shooting in NYC.
Abrielle Roman, Zuri Model & Talent Agency
Abrielle is a first-time guest to our studio! She works directly with David Gilbert, Head Agent who has met several Kids & Teens at our previous events. ZURI clients can be seen in TV shows, major motion pictures, on Broadway as well as a string of national commercials.
Valerie Adami, SW Artist Talent Agency
Valerie has signed THREE of our students after meeting at our events! She runs the youth division at SW Artist Agency, representing actors for all media. Valerie brings more than 25 years of industry knowledge to her clients who can be seen on various TV shows, films, commercials and stage productions.
Tentative Schedule: Saturday, October 7 10:15am - Casting Director Prep 12:30pm - Pizza Party (included) 1:30pm - On-Camera Event with Casting Director 3:30pm - Super Cinema Saturday - Acting Class 5:00pm - Dismissal
Sunday, October 8 10:15am - On-Camera Event with Casting Director 12:30pm - Pizza Party (included) 1:30pm - On-Camera Showcase - Rehearsal 3:30pm - Pre-Pilot Season Showcase with Casting Director & 2 Agents 5:00pm - Dismissal
Please bring 5 copies of your headshot/resume. You will need to prepare one scene for the weekend which we will provide and email you 2-3 days before the event.
Complimentary coaching on your scene included before you showcase. Pizza party lunch is also included both days.
Family/friends are invited to the Showcase on Sunday at 3:30pm, including a Q&A session with the Casting Director and Talent Agents/Managers in attendance. You'll also leave with select written feedback on your performance.
Limited space available.
Meets
| Saturday, October 7, 2017 | 10:15 am |
| Sunday, October 8, 2017 | 10:15 am |
The following disclaimer is provided specifically at the request of and in accordance with SAG/AFTRA: Seminars or classes are for educational purposes only and will not secure or provide opportunity for employment in the field or representation by an agent or casting director.
