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The Professional Actors Workshop Series will run from 19th - 30th November 2009 (inclusive) and has been designed for actors who are contemplating a move to LA in the near future or who have a keen interest in the LA industry.

 

The series has been put together by casting professionals for actors. We all recognise that there is a need for a genuine series of workshops so that emerging Australian actors can work with the American decision makers. Actors will get honest feedback about their performance. There are no promises of employment, representation or O1 visas. As any agent of repute knows, if a studio wishes to employ an International actor, they will get the paperwork done.

 

Very few truly talented actors can afford to up and move to LA, even though they may work when they get there. As 2010 is shaping up to be a bumper pilot season, we decided to bring ten of LA's top casting directors to Australia, so actors can workshop with them, learn and be seen.

 

The aim of the workshop series is simple - ‘to introduce actors to the leading casting directors and network casting executives from Los Angeles' in Sydney, Australia. The team of casting professionals who will be teaching are listed on the link below. As you will see, they are not associates or assistants; they are Casting Directors with substantial credits, experience and reputation. Many of them do not teach workshops. They have agreed to teach this series as they have cast Australian actors and respect the work ethic Australian professionals possess. The casting directors are being remunerated for their time as they are teaching. These are not paid ‘go-sees', but they have all given up Thanksgiving with their families to come to see you, so they are dedicated to this project.

 

As the coordinator of the project, I completed considerable research and approached each casting professional individually. I interviewed each individual and explained the project and the reason behind it. All have heard of ‘dodgy' courses and hate to see actors exploited. The exploitation can be the dream killer of actors who could have gone on to do great things. Everyone involved in this project is involved to prove that it can be done the right way and that there are plenty of ‘good guys' still left in the industry.

 

Actors interested in taking a class or a series of classes should call 02 9966 5425. You can come in and talk to us (by appointment) if you would like to. Please ask any questions you may have before enrolling. Sides will be supplied by the casting directors and will be emailed to you prior to your workshop. You will also receive a tax invoice for your classes.

 

The Australian Institute for Performing Arts is proud to present this opportunity to actors.

 

CHECK OUT THE WORKSHOP TIMETABLE HERE: Workshop Timetable

 

READ THE BIOS OF OUR TALENTED DIRECTORS & CASTING PROFESSIONALS: Bios

 

Venue: AIPA Studios, 40 Merrenburn Avenue (Cnr Willoughby Rd), Naremburn

 

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