In Person: TV/FILM Intensive with ALLY BEANS, Casting Director, Ally Beans Casting

Tuesday, April 30, 2024, 7pm ET / 4pm PT

A US Casting Director for Independent Film, Ally's work in casting has garnered 3 Artios Nominations, 2 Heller Nominations, and a Heller win.

Her film projects have played Sundance, SXSW, TIFF, Tribeca, and Venice, among other major festivals.

Film credits include: THE CATHEDRAL (Spirit Award winner), HEY, VIKTOR!, HERD, The MISEDUCATION OF BINDU (Peacock), HANDS THAT BIND, BEAST, SHADOWS (HBO), MENORAH IN THE MIDDLE (Hulu), KENDRA AND BETH, WHO WE ARE NOW (Apple), and HUNGRY DOG BLUES. 

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 (14+).

***Actors Connection provides readers for all events.

Please note that this in person class will be at:

Pearl Studios NYC

You will be emailed your assigned studio the morning of your event.

Pearl Studios has two addresses:

500 8th Avenue, 3rd and 4th floors
and across the street
519 8th Avenue, 12th floor
(between 35th and 36th)

All studios labeled with numbers are at 500 8th Avenue, 3rd and 4th floors.
All studios labeled with letters are at 519 8th Avenue, 12th floor.

What to Prepare:

Ally 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.

IN ADDITION: Please bring TWO HARD COPIES of your scene - one highlighted FOR THE READER

Please follow the procedures listed below:

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

**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.**

Ally Beans

ALLY BEANS (she/her) is a Freelance US Casting Director for Independent Film.
Ally's work in casting has garnered 3 Artios Nominations, 2 Heller Nominations, and a Heller win.

Her film projects have played Sundance, SXSW, TIFF, Tribeca, and Venice, among other major festivals. Film credits include: THE CATHEDRAL (Spirit Award winner), HEY, VIKTOR!, HERD, The MISEDUCATION OF BINDU (Peacock), HANDS THAT BIND, BEAST, SHADOWS (HBO), MENORAH IN THE MIDDLE (Hulu), KENDRA AND BETH, WHO WE ARE NOW (Apple), and HUNGRY DOG BLUES. 

Follow this link to view her credits on IMDb