Online SEMINAR with RITA POWERS, Casting Director, Rita Powers Casting Group

Q&A/Sides with a Reader ONE on ONE

Wednesday, August 3, 2022, 6:30pm ET / 3:30pm PT

This event is in the past.

A former agent, Rita has been casting for over 18 years for film, TV, commercials and industrials.

Her projects include casting principals for the new late night Comedy Central NY TV series Tha God's Honest Truth (just renewed for season 2).

Recent projects include the feature film My Last Best Friend starring Eric Roberts and Carol Alt, the TV series Gravesend and HBO’s I Know This Much is True.

Rita is interested in meeting actors of ALL TYPES - ALL AGES (18+).

After a Q&A she'll see Sides with a Reader ONE on ONE

What to Prepare:

For this seminar, please prepare a scene of 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.


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.

**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.**

Rita Powers

Rita Powers began her career in entertainment in 1987 at Little Stars, a boutique children’s talent management firm in New York City.

Ms. Powers started as an interviewer but was quickly promoted to office manager. After several years with Little Stars, Ms. Powers left to become a SAG agent with the A+ Agency.

4 years of experience with A+ gave Ms. Powers the opportunity to develop strong business contacts and build exciting relationships, providing her with the resources and confidence needed to open her own business. Rita Powers Management was an immediate success.  

Having worked in the industry for many years, Ms. Powers has placed talent in everything from Broadway to national commercials, films, television shows, voice-overs and print advertisements.

Based in Tribeca, Ms. Powers has been surrounded by influential producers and casting directors. Years of experience and determination has led Ms. Powers in a new direction. Since 2003, Rita Powers Management has been working on casting projects for principle, featured and background talent. Working with prominent Bollywood producers Karan Johar and Adiyta Chopra, Ms. Powers continues to develop international expertise as well as additional casting experience.

Rita has worked on casting for television shows, commercials, feature and  independent films, including critically acclaimed Half Nelson and 2011 Musical Chairs with Academy Award winning Director, Susan Seidelman.

Most recently, Rita was thrilled to have the opportunity to work with renowned Director Derek Cianfrance on the HBO series, I Know This Much Is True, with an Emmy award winning performance from Mark Ruffalo.  She also cast for the feature Sing Sing.

She just finished casting principals for the feature film Wish You Were Here directed by Julia Stiles. Other projects include casting principals for the new late night Comedy Central NY TV series Tha God's Honest Truth (just renewed for season 2), the feature film My Last Best Friend starring Eric Roberts and Carol Alt and the TV series Gravesend.

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.