New! 2-Week Online FILM/TV Class with Mia Cusumano CSA, Casting Director, M&M Casting

Thursday, May 6, 2021, 2pm ET / 11am PT

This event is in the past.

Always busy, Mia continues to bring in numerous actors met here at Actors Connection for her various projects.

Recent projects include Hulu's NEW series RAMY, NY casting for Netflix's Oscar nominated THE TRIAL OF THE CHICAGO 7 and the hit TNT series SNOWPIERCER. 

Upcoming projects include THREE FILMS with casting partner Meghan Rafferty.

This 2-week class will focus on auditioning for Film and TV and bringing your best work into your auditions and on-set.

Mia will cover:

1st week - Co-Star/Dayplayers Roles

2nd week - Guest Star/Series Regular roles

The class will start off with a virtual Q&A, followed by your presentation of the scene opposite a reader in a group format. Be prepared to take feedback and adjustments.

What to Prepare:

For this virtual intensive, Mia 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 day 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.**

 

Mia Cusumano

Mia Cusumano is a three time Artios nominee having won for her work on The Trial of Chicago 7.

Over the past 20 years of casting, some of her more notable projects include: The Better Sister (currently season 1 on Amazon Prime) Ramy (Hulu) The Trial of Chicago 7 (Netflix) The Leftovers (HBO) She Said, and Paterson.

In addition, previous notable indie work includes but not limited to: 109 Billion Followers (JK Simmons, Nina Arianda), Lez Bomb (Cloris Leachman, Bruce Dern, Kevin Pollack, Deirdre O'Connell), Bruiser (Trevante Rhodes, Shamier Anderson), and The Throwback (Justine Machado, Will Sasso, Michelle Randolph)

Currently Mia is casting an indie, Divine Blood, starring Lena Headey. 

Meets

Thursday, May 6, 20212:00 pm
Thursday, May 13, 20212:00 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.