Wed, November 29th | 7:00 pm
IMPORTANT UPDATE: THIS WORKSHOP IS NOW SOLD OUT!
You can be added to the waitlist by sending an email to mark@mckinnonactingstudio.com.
Please use subject line: First & Last Name - Waitlist - Erica Hart Workshop.
Ex: Denzel Washington - Waitlist - Erica Hart Workshop
You can be added to the waitlist by sending an email to mark@mckinnonactingstudio.com.
Please use subject line: First & Last Name - Waitlist - Erica Hart Workshop.
Ex: Denzel Washington - Waitlist - Erica Hart Workshop
Who Can Register:
This workshop is recommended for Experienced actors ages 16 and older.
This workshop is recommended for Experienced actors ages 16 and older.
ABOUT THE SPECIAL GUESTS:
ERICA A. HART - CASTING DIRECTOR - HART CASTING
ERICA A HART, CSA was born and raised in Washington, DC (the actual 202...not 301 or 703.) She graduated from NYU's Tisch School of the Arts, where she studied film and television. She has been casting for over a decade and has loved every minute of it. She started off in network and studio casting moving her way up to Casting Coordinator in the New York Office of ABC Primetime Casting. Erica has appeared in The Hollywood Reporter as a featured rising artist and has cast films that have screened at the Tribeca Film Festival, SXSW, Outfest, Cinequest, and the Cannes Film Festival. THE SURROGATE (a film she cast as well as associate produced) was in INDIEWIRE's Best Movies Eligible for a 2021 Oscar, was a VARIETY CRITICS PICK, and earned Erica her first Artios nomination and win in 2021. She has cast commercials for high-end brands such as Maybelline, Gillette, Hasbro, and Delta, to name a few, and cast H.E.R's music video for FIGHT FOR YOU which won the Academy Award for Best Original Song. Her television/streaming Casting Director credits include both seasons of THAT DAMN MICHAEL CHE (HBOMAX), JODIE produced by Tracee Ellis Ross and Grace Edwards, BLACK MIRROR (NETFLIX S6 US CASTING), BLACK DON'T CRACK (pilot for ABC), BUST DOWN (PEACOCK), THE GIRLS ON THE BUS (HBOMAX), and A BLACK LADY SKETCH SHOW (HBOMAX S4). In 2021 she made her Broadway debut casting two Broadway plays: CHICKEN & BISCUITS and PASS OVER. In 2022, she co cast the Broadway revival of DEATH OF A SALESMAN and will co cast MTC's Broadway production of JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING. She has cast theatrical productions for THE NATIONAL BLACK THEATRE and THE DRAMA LEAGUE. Erica was the Casting Associate for shows like RAY DONOVAN (SHOWTIME), THE BOLD TYPE (FREEFORM), DEFENDING JACOB (APPLE+), and GODFATHER OF HARLEM (EPIX). She is on the Board of Governors for Casting Society (CSA) and a member of the Television Academy. She also teaches TV auditioning techniques at colleges and universities around the country including Harvard University and NYU's Grad Acting Program.
ERICA A HART, CSA was born and raised in Washington, DC (the actual 202...not 301 or 703.) She graduated from NYU's Tisch School of the Arts, where she studied film and television. She has been casting for over a decade and has loved every minute of it. She started off in network and studio casting moving her way up to Casting Coordinator in the New York Office of ABC Primetime Casting. Erica has appeared in The Hollywood Reporter as a featured rising artist and has cast films that have screened at the Tribeca Film Festival, SXSW, Outfest, Cinequest, and the Cannes Film Festival. THE SURROGATE (a film she cast as well as associate produced) was in INDIEWIRE's Best Movies Eligible for a 2021 Oscar, was a VARIETY CRITICS PICK, and earned Erica her first Artios nomination and win in 2021. She has cast commercials for high-end brands such as Maybelline, Gillette, Hasbro, and Delta, to name a few, and cast H.E.R's music video for FIGHT FOR YOU which won the Academy Award for Best Original Song. Her television/streaming Casting Director credits include both seasons of THAT DAMN MICHAEL CHE (HBOMAX), JODIE produced by Tracee Ellis Ross and Grace Edwards, BLACK MIRROR (NETFLIX S6 US CASTING), BLACK DON'T CRACK (pilot for ABC), BUST DOWN (PEACOCK), THE GIRLS ON THE BUS (HBOMAX), and A BLACK LADY SKETCH SHOW (HBOMAX S4). In 2021 she made her Broadway debut casting two Broadway plays: CHICKEN & BISCUITS and PASS OVER. In 2022, she co cast the Broadway revival of DEATH OF A SALESMAN and will co cast MTC's Broadway production of JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING. She has cast theatrical productions for THE NATIONAL BLACK THEATRE and THE DRAMA LEAGUE. Erica was the Casting Associate for shows like RAY DONOVAN (SHOWTIME), THE BOLD TYPE (FREEFORM), DEFENDING JACOB (APPLE+), and GODFATHER OF HARLEM (EPIX). She is on the Board of Governors for Casting Society (CSA) and a member of the Television Academy. She also teaches TV auditioning techniques at colleges and universities around the country including Harvard University and NYU's Grad Acting Program.
WORKSHOP TOPICS:
- Master your audition technique and scene breakdown for COMEDIC GUEST STAR & SERIES REGULAR roles.
- What Casting Directors Are Looking for In Your Audition.
- Mindset to Have Going into a Network and/or Cable Series audition.
- Q & A on the business of acting.
HOW TO PREPARE:
You will be given a link with scenes to choose from.
FORMAT:
Actors will be required to submit a self tape of a scene prior to the workshop. Our team will show your self tape to the class and right after, the industry guest will give feedback and direction. Actors will get to perform the scene live after receiving notes. A reader will be assigned for all actors. The intensive will start with a Q&A on the business of acting.
LOCATION:
ZOOM VIDEO CONFERENCE
NOTE:
The presence of a casting director or talent representative does not guarantee representation or employment opportunities. This Master Class is for educational purposes only! It is your responsibility to prepare your materials well in advance of the class. We highly recommend you have your scene off book to get the most out of the feedback and coaching from our industry guest.
- Master your audition technique and scene breakdown for COMEDIC GUEST STAR & SERIES REGULAR roles.
- What Casting Directors Are Looking for In Your Audition.
- Mindset to Have Going into a Network and/or Cable Series audition.
- Q & A on the business of acting.
HOW TO PREPARE:
You will be given a link with scenes to choose from.
FORMAT:
Actors will be required to submit a self tape of a scene prior to the workshop. Our team will show your self tape to the class and right after, the industry guest will give feedback and direction. Actors will get to perform the scene live after receiving notes. A reader will be assigned for all actors. The intensive will start with a Q&A on the business of acting.
LOCATION:
ZOOM VIDEO CONFERENCE
NOTE:
The presence of a casting director or talent representative does not guarantee representation or employment opportunities. This Master Class is for educational purposes only! It is your responsibility to prepare your materials well in advance of the class. We highly recommend you have your scene off book to get the most out of the feedback and coaching from our industry guest.
REFUND POLICY:
You will receive a full refund if you cancel your enrollment prior to 4 days of the start of the workshop you are enrolled in. If you cancel in 48-72 hours of your scheduled workshop, you will receive a 50% refund. Any cancellations in less than 48 hours of the session you are enrolled in will result in no refund.
For any questions or concerns, you may email Coach Mark at mark@mckinnonactingstudio.com.