New! 2-Week Online TV/Film Intensive with BRIANA DUNLAY, Casting Associate, Gayle Keller Casting

Thursday, April 15, 2021, 6:30pm ET / 3:30pm PT

This event is in the past.

Working alongside Gayle Keller, Briana's projects include several hit series, and upcoming features!

Recent credits include JESSICA JONES, IRON FIST, & HUSTLERS Starring J.Lo.

Her new 2-week online class will replicate the "real world" television/film audition process and give you insider industry tips to help you book!

Your first week, you'll bring in a 2-3 pg. scene of your choice to work on. In your second week, you'll work on a scene assigned to you by Briana.

You'll start off with an informative Q&A, followed by your presentation of the scene with a reader on-camera in a group. Be prepared to take feedback and adjustments.

She's interested in meeting new talent - all types - all ethnicities - all ages (18+).

What to Prepare:

For your first class, please prepare a 2-3 page scene of your choice that you feel best showcases your strengths as an actor. You can select a scene from the General Sides database (link located in your Actors Connection account upon registration), OR bring in your own 2-3 page scene. 

Please email jess@actorsconnection.com your scene choice AS AN ATTACHMENT (file should be labeled YourName_CHARACTER) by 5pm (EST) the DAY BEFORE the event.

For your second class, Briana will select sides for you to prepare based on your headshot and fully completed MY INFO section in your AC account.
Assignments will be emailed 1-3 days in advance. 


Please follow the procedures listed below:

  • Please update your headshot and fill out the MY INFO section of your AC account upon registration.

  • Arrive at least 10 MINUTES before your event is slated to start. Your host will give important information about the event at this time.

  • Instructions and the ZOOM link for access to this online event will be emailed to you in advance. If you have not received the link by 12pm (EST) the day-of the event, please reach out to registration@actorsconnection.com at least one hour PRIOR to the start of class.

**Actors Connection classes and programming are for ADULTS (18+). With permission, some teens (14+) are allowed to take adult programming. To inquire about getting permission, please send an email to: info@actorsconnection.com**

**No recording of any kind is permitted by participants during class.**

**Please keep in mind that all programs at Actors Connection are for educational and professional development purposes. Participating in any class or event is not a promise of employment.**

Briana Dunlay

Briana is an Associate Casting Director/Freelance Casting Director in New York. She is currently working on HBO's THE SECRET GARDEN.

Her recent credits include Broadway's GREY HOUSE starring Laurie Metcalf, HBO MAX's THE GIRLS ON THE BUS, Showtimes' ZIWE, Pamela Adlon and Ilana Glazer's UNTITLED PREGNANCY FILM, Julio Torres' PROBLEMISTA, Comedy Central/Paramount +'s INSIDE AMY SCHUMER, season 4 of FX's WHAT WE DO IN THE SHADOWS, The Universal/Apatow Productions' Film BROS, written and starring Billy Eichner, Hulu's LIFE & BETH, written and starring Amy Schumer, Amazon & Annapurna's HOT PINK, The film WEREWOLVES WITHIN directed by Josh Ruben; season 1 and 2 of HBO's BETTY, based on Crystal Moselle's film SKATE KITCHEN; AMC's DISPATCHES FROM ELSEWHERE starring Jason Segel, Sally Field, Richard E. Grant, and Andre Benjamin; The Iliza Shlesinger's sketch series for Netflix; Judd Apatow's KING OF STATEN ISLAND starring Pete Davidson; HUSTLERS starring Jennifer Lopez, Constance Wu, and Cardi B. Other credits include Marvel/Netflix's JESSICA JONES and IRON FIST; HBO/Cinemax's WARRIOR; THE BOONDOCK SAINTS ORIGINS Pilot. 
 
Briana works as a freelance casting director where she has cast numerous shorts and commercials. Her full-length feature THIS CLOSENESS recently premiered at SXSW. 
 
Briana has worked with Meredith Tucker, Erica Hart, Gayle Keller, Julie Schubert, and Caparelliotis Casting.

Meets

Thursday, April 15, 20216:30 pm
Thursday, April 22, 20216:30 pm

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.