Zoom: WAY BEYOND TYPE - Online Intensive with Brette Goldstein, Casting Director/Producer, Brette Goldstein Casting

Monday, July 14, 2025, 6:30pm ET / 3:30pm PT

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In this online event, you will explore your It Factor, your character strengths, star qualities and what makes you (in the words of Brette!) "a Mutha%*#&in Unicorn." Let’s cut though all the BS and discover how to let your authentic voice emerge. Let’s go way beyond type.

When it comes to auditions, actors tend to ask themselves what the people behind the table want. The truth is that we are not always so sure of what we are looking for. For the actor, it’s an often unwinnable and totally unnecessary head game. 

We want to see you...the character through your eyes, not what you think we are looking for, a disconnected idea of who the character is, or what "works for your type". 

You are a human, not a type. Type is super limiting. Your unique perspective and story gives the role life! Let’s stop the madness.

We’ll explore:

- Truly being SEEN in the industry, and in your life

- How to bring your authentic voice to your characters

- Speaking your authentic truth and advocating for yourself in your work and this crazy industry

- How to build rapport, trust and connection with people in the industry

- How we change the world and ourselves for the better when we let ourselves be seen

Each actor will receive Brette's two cents about all that makes you beautiful, compelling and the kind of person we want to hire, to watch on our TVs, to drink a beer with (so to speak). The actor we want to watch. We will dig into what makes you shine on screen. And we will go way beyond type.

This intensive is for adults and mature teens (16+).

Limited to 12 students.

***Actors Connection provides readers for all events.

TESTIMONIALS:

"Brette's workshop Way Beyond Type was Way Beyond what I expected. This industry is filled with so much fear — so much unknown. What Brette does in that workshop is empower actors, not just for their career, but for themselves. She SEES us, and she puts the power back in our hands. That is rare to find. It’s like there is this secret that no one wants to share, and she’s just willing to spill the tea. Spill the tea, Brette, spill the tea!"
- Tara Troy

"My life was changed by your “Way Beyond Type” class at Actors Connection. I just got new headshots back with everything applied that we talked about!!! (Especially the “LA hippie vibe” thing) Thank you so very much!"
 - Ginette Alaina Neveu

"I just wanted to sincerely thank you for such a wonderful masterclass earlier today. I really felt like we had such an amazing group, every person being so unique and different. You must be a psychic or something, because I felt like you understood me so very quickly and it made me feel like I’m not “crazy” for seeing myself the way that I do in this industry. Your feedback and words come off so incredibly genuine, and your humor combined with your energy is truly contagious. I can only hope that I come across more people like you in my future, and look forward to hopefully submitting for some of your future projects. Thank you for giving each and every person such individualized and special, honest advice."
- Samantha M.

"Thank you so much for your wonderful class. I learned so much from you today. 
Your "Ask yourself these questions technique" is brilliant. I've been doing this a very long time, and I've never seen that, or heard that before. Not once. A valuable tool. indeed.
Also, I felt all your adjustments for the actors today were spot on."
- Chris Cardona

WHAT TO PREPARE:

For this event, please bring in your own scene of choice (no more than 2 minutes in length) that you feel best showcases your strengths as an actor. If you do not have your own scene, you can select a scene from the General Sides database (link located in your Actors Connection account upon registration).

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.

Please follow the procedures listed below:

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

  • The room will be open 30 minutes before the event is scheduled to start. Please arrive at least 10 MINUTES before your event begins as 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 one hour before the event, please reach out to registration@actorsconnection.com.

Additional Information:

Our online office hours are 9am-6pm Monday-Friday

If you have an emergency for a class you are participating in outside of these hours, please email help@actorsconnection.com and your host will be able to respond.

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Brette Goldstein

Brette has cast six television series (HBO, USA, LMN, Lifetime, History Channel, Investigation Discovery), over 50 independent films, 300 commercials, 100 plays, seven pilot presentations (including “Odd Mom Out” for Bravo) and various new media projects, and was the resident casting director at Washington, DC’s Folger Elizabethan Theatre for ten seasons.

Her recent projects include Season 2 of HBO's THE JINX and a movie for HULU.

Films Brette has cast have won awards and been official selections at most of the major film festivals, including Sundance, Tribeca and Cannes. Brette is the former Co-Producing Director of Washington Jewish Theatre, Production Manager at Washington Shakespeare Co., and Associate Producer of the Washington Theatre Festival.

She is currently working on four indie films in development and some commercials.

Testimonials

Brette Goldstein's workshop was a tremendous experience. She takes all her industry, casting and acting knowledge and and generously presents it to her class in an energetic, caring, smart, funny, and thoughtful way that is uniquely Brette. Her honest critique is given with such love, support, and guidance that you have no choice but to walk away a better on-camera actor no matter where you started. Oh, yes, and she is LOL funny, too!

Catherine Ryan

Brette's fantastic at typing actors and helping them to key into who they are and how they are perceived. I loved that I got full scripts not just scenes, so I really felt that it was more like the actual audition process. She's also excellent at coaching and fine tuning your scene to perfect the audition. Her down to earth, no-nonsense description of the indie film business was immensely helpful and I would recommend this class to anyone who is interested in indies!

Kristen Riley

I just wanted to thank you for your class. I learned SOOOOO much. I am very green when it comes to film and I'm glad I was able to see myself on camera and I picked up so much watching you direct others and having you direct me. Also, I want to thank you for being so human and open with your thoughts on the business. I've recommended you to all my friends.

Salvador Chevez

I can't tell you enough how much I've enjoyed your classes. The feedback and adjustments that you've given, not only to me but to everyone, are sooooo insightful. You have helped me to get to another level.... thank you! My wife who has seen or read most of my scenes from your classes as well as past classes that I've taken at AC said 'SHE GETS YOU!.' She knows the scenes that you have given me are the kinds of scenes and characters that I want to play. So, thank you for 'GETTING ME!'

Ted Oyama

I think your class ROCKS and I am so glad I took it. You have such a positive way of saying things and you are so good at talking to actors. You never belittle, only encourage. Believe me, that is rare. Extremely. Thank you.

Larry Daggett

Brette is a breath of fresh air. She is a force of nature and full of the most valuable and straight up advice about the business. She knows character and helps you to shine and considers your character analysis.

Jana Stella Sintschnig

Brette is unflinchingly honest in her feedback while maintaining a safe and fun atmosphere.

Synnove Eriksen

Brette is amazing at getting to know you as a person and casting you. She sees your potential and range then challenges you. She is honest and blunt about the casting world and let's you in on great secrets to succeed in your career.

Christophe Morabito

Mrs. Goldstein workshop was the first class that I've taken at Actors Connection. I'm very please with the training. Her advice is golden. She gives you tools that's they don't teach in college. This is definitely the class to take if you need improve help.

Darlene Dues

Loved Brette's class - she's really great, intelligent, funny, has great insights into the business that she shares!

Kenan Wei

Brette Goldstein bluntly tells you how it is. She lets you know how this business works and what's expected of you. I learned some great audition tips. She is awesome! I love her honesty and sense of humor.

Nicole Dos Santos

Brette is truly an actor's advocate. I learned so much about auditioning with improv - the traps we can fall in and also how to prepare. She gave us tremendous insight about both the indie film and network TV casting process.

Mark Andrew Garner

I would absolutely recommend Brette's class and already have to all my friends. She's freaking hilarious. She somehow balances being tactful while being honest and funny! I really feel she's a great teacher and her insight was phenomenal. Thank you so much!

Zulla Berhe

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