Casting director Marci Liroff has a passion for teaching as well as casting. From “Blade Runner” and “ET” to “Mean Girls” and “Freaky Friday” from “Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom” and “Footloose” to “Ghosts of Girlfriends Past,” Marci Liroff has long been one of the busiest casting directors in Hollywood. Having worked for over 30 years with the industry’s top producers, directors and actors, her extensive knowledge of the casting process is invaluable for anyone looking to make the most of their audition opportunities.
Join her for a three-night intensive course in Los Angeles (each Wednesday night) to learn how to “nail it.“ This is a hone-and-tone course, not a fundamental skills class. It is aimed at working professionals and not suited for those with limited audition experience.
The course is designed to provide a clear perspective on the business of acting. Marci will explore audition techniques, audition etiquette, online opportunities, and provide you with the valuable do’s and don’ts of auditioning from the points of view of directors, producers, studio executives and casting directors.
Each week, Marci will dissect one audition scene and take each participant through the process — from cold reading through callback to final callback. In addition to Marci sharing her personal insights, she will also have top industry guest speakers participate in classes two and three.
Because the highly interactive format will stress support and feedback, the course is limited to only a small number of participants – SO MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS EARLY.
Make a commitment to yourself and take advantage of a rare opportunity to sharpen your audition skills under the guidance of one of the most respected and successful casting directors in Hollywood.
If you need guidance managing your career, I highly recommend going to a professional.
Dallas Travers generously offers a free audio file of marketing advice for actors. Listen to the whole thing. She gives the best tips on preparing for a headshot session. Check it out!
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Actors in Los Angeles need to know what makes a great Headshot.
I’ve been reading L.A. casting Director Bonnie Gillespie’s latest edition of Self Management For Actors.
It is the most comprehensive guide to managing your career as an actor in Los Angeles.
In it she talks about Primary Type. Creating a Headshot that does its job as a marketing tool takes knowing your Primary Type – What buyers (Agents / Manager/ Casting Directors / Directors / Audience) want to buy from you as an actor.
To get a Headshot that gets you called in by Casting Directors you must know what it is you are selling as an individual and find a way to capture that image in an 8 x 10 Photo.
Bonnie posted a great Musecast video on her Facebook page from actress Helenna Santos.
Check out Helenna’s and all the Musecast Videos on YouTube.
Sandra Oh recieving the ACTRA Award of Excellence, Los Angeles, California
I recently had a chance to photograph Sandra Oh at the Canadian Consular’s residence, where she received the Award of Excellence from the Canadian actors union ACTRA. She is best known for her role in the Emmy Award winning T.V. series Grey’s Anatomy, where she plays Dr. Christina Yang. Ms. Oh was gracious and enthusiastic about receiving the award.
She talked of her days as a new actor fresh out of National Theatre School in Montreal. A proponent of the Theatre and Arts education she shared the importance of the Arts in her life and work.
The event was full of Canadian actors who live and work in L.A. A highlight for me was meeting Anthony De Longisfor the second time. He is an America with Canadian working status and a member of ACTRA. We first met at the ACTRA Award of Excellence presentation for Kiefer Sutherland. Anthony is a horseman and weapons master specializing in sword and bullwhip. He’s trained Michelle Pfeifer and Harrison Ford to use the Bullwhip in their respective roles as Catwoman and Indiana Jones. You’ll recognize him in a cool fight scene with Jet Lee in the Wu Shu movie “Fearless”
Meet Liisa Evastina. She’s a talented Actress, Model, and Martial Artist. She recently launched her new website featuring many photos from Kaizen Photography Headshots.
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