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Learn about the Business of Acting and Showcase Your Talent to up to
6 New York Industry Professionals right here in Maryland!
April 21st & April 28th
(Must be at least 16 years old to attend)
6 New York Industry Professionals right here in Maryland!
April 21st & April 28th
(Must be at least 16 years old to attend)
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This is not a "Pay to Play" event. That type of event is when a casting director or director
charges actors to audition for a specific project, role, or representation. Our studio produces events for LEARNING & EDUCATIONAL purposes. The industry guests that we have come to our studio, are there to teach actors about the industry and understanding the business side of it. They also give feedback on your work to help you improv your audition technique. Paying for legitimate and useful advice from an expert in his or her field is fine and legal. But “pay-to-play” (paying to interview or audition) is illegal.
charges actors to audition for a specific project, role, or representation. Our studio produces events for LEARNING & EDUCATIONAL purposes. The industry guests that we have come to our studio, are there to teach actors about the industry and understanding the business side of it. They also give feedback on your work to help you improv your audition technique. Paying for legitimate and useful advice from an expert in his or her field is fine and legal. But “pay-to-play” (paying to interview or audition) is illegal.
INTENSIVE INCLUDES:
FORMAT:
Each intensive will start with a brief Q&A with the industry guests. Next, each actor, one by one, will go in front of the panel and a reader to perform their scene on camera. After receiving coaching and feedback, the actor will get to do the scene a second time. All other actors in attendance will be able to watch your performance live on a screen while you're auditioning.
- Enhancing your on-camera audition technique
- Receive coaching and feedback from the industry guests on your scene performance.
- Walk away with feedback forms from all guests.
- Lecture, Question and Answer Session on the Business of Acting.
FORMAT:
Each intensive will start with a brief Q&A with the industry guests. Next, each actor, one by one, will go in front of the panel and a reader to perform their scene on camera. After receiving coaching and feedback, the actor will get to do the scene a second time. All other actors in attendance will be able to watch your performance live on a screen while you're auditioning.
Saturday, April 21st Panel
CHRISTOPHER D. SILVERI
Talent Manager Center Stage Management Founder and Talent Manager. He has clients who are recurring on TNT's The Sinner, CBS' Bull, Blue Bloods, ABC's Quantico, FOX's Gotham, NBC's The Blacklist, Law & Order: SVU, Netflix's Orange is the New Black, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, HBO's The Deuce, The Night Of, Starz's Power, TV Land's Younger, VH1's The Breaks, AMC's Turn. Those are just the recurrings! Had Guest Stars on nearly all television shows shooting here in NY. He represents Mark McKinnon (Founder of McKinnon Acting Studio). |
JENEVEIVE BREWER
Talent Manager Brewer Talent Management Her clients have booked guest star roles for numerous episodics such as Chicago PD, Law and Order SVU, Billions, Nightcap, Gotham and Blue Bloods. Currently she has a client booked as a series regular for a new show for CBS. She has clients recurring in Orange is The New Black, Power, The Deuce, Good Girls and Dietland. Her clients currently appear on camera and voiceover spots for Verizon, Coke, Swiffer, PNC Bank, Merryl Lynch, Nike and campaigns for Fubo. This will be Jeneveive first time at McKinnon Acting Studio. |
DENISE ROMAN DIXON
Talent Manager CMA Entertainment Management Head of the New York Office and Talent Manager. CMA represent Danielle Truitt, the star of the BET Series REBEL. Thier clients have booked roles in "This is Us", "Selma", "Hangover", "Shameless", "Criminal Minds", "The Haves and Have Nots", "Brooklyn Nine-Nine", "Son of Zorn", and "Hawaii Five-O". This will be Denise's 3rd time at McKinnon Acting Studio and she has signed 3 actors from our workshops. One client from our workshop was able to secure a co-star role on a Marvel / Netflix show! Read full bio here. |
April 28th Industry Panel
NICK PECIARO
Judy Henderson & Associates Nick is part of the casting team at Judy Henderson & Associates in New York where they are working on SIXTEEN feature films, as well as with the off-Broadway theatre company, The New Group. Their office has cast WORTH FIGHTING FOR, FROM NOWHERE, MAPPLETHORPE, and several other projects. |
MATT GLASNER
FREELANCE TV/FILM CASTING DIRECTOR Matt has worked on the casting teams for projects such as the Academy-Award Winning, ‘Spotlight’, DreamWorks’ ‘Girl on the Train’, ‘Marvel’s Jessica Jones Season 1’, Amazon’s ‘Good Girls Revolt Series’, USA’s ‘Falling Water’ series, the hit NBC Series ‘Chicago Justice’ and the Netflix Feature, ‘Alex Strangelove’. He most recently completed casting his first full-length Independent Feature, ‘Braid’. This will be Matt's 2nd time at our studio. Read full bio here. |
BLAINE JOHNSTON
Freelance Television Casting Director Blaine works in various casting offices in New York City. He most recently worked on the 4th Season of YOUNGER on TVLand. He was the casting director for the short film Mariachi Madness and is a casting director for two NY theater companies, RAL Productions and Goldfish Memory Productions. His strengths are helping actors learn the skills and what it takes to land a Series Regular and Major Recurring role. This will be Blaine's 2nd time at our studio. Read full bio here. |
SCENE SELECTION:
Once you complete registration and make a payment, an email with a link to dozens of Film & TV scenes will be provided. You also have the option to bring in and use your own scene instead of using one from our link. The scene must be no more than 2-3 pages and be from a TV show or Film. No scenes from plays / theatre shows.
PLEASE NOTE:
The presence of a casting director or talent representative does not guarantee representation or employment opportunities.
*It is your responsibility to prepare your materials well in advance of the intensive. We highly recommend you have your scene off book to get the most out of the feedback and coaching from our industry guests.
*This intensive is for actors ages 16 and older.
Once you complete registration and make a payment, an email with a link to dozens of Film & TV scenes will be provided. You also have the option to bring in and use your own scene instead of using one from our link. The scene must be no more than 2-3 pages and be from a TV show or Film. No scenes from plays / theatre shows.
PLEASE NOTE:
The presence of a casting director or talent representative does not guarantee representation or employment opportunities.
*It is your responsibility to prepare your materials well in advance of the intensive. We highly recommend you have your scene off book to get the most out of the feedback and coaching from our industry guests.
*This intensive is for actors ages 16 and older.
WHERE:
McKinnon Acting Studio
8500 Jericho City Drive
Hyattsville, MD 20785
WHEN:
Saturday, April 21st, 2018
1:00 pm or 4:30 pm
and /or
Saturday, April 28th, 2018
1:00 pm or 4:30 pm
*You can register to come to one of the dates or both dates!
McKinnon Acting Studio
8500 Jericho City Drive
Hyattsville, MD 20785
WHEN:
Saturday, April 21st, 2018
1:00 pm or 4:30 pm
and /or
Saturday, April 28th, 2018
1:00 pm or 4:30 pm
*You can register to come to one of the dates or both dates!
PRICE:
OPTION 1
April 21st
Learn from and Showcase Your Work to 3 New York Talent Managers.
$150.00
(Normal Price - $175.00)
OPTIONS 2
April 28th
Learn from and Showcase Your Work to 3 New York Casting Directors.
$150.00
(Normal Price - $175.00)
OPTION 3
WANT TO COME BOTH DAYS AND SAVE $75?
April 21st AND April 28th
$275.00
(Normal Price is $350)
PLEASE NOTE: The price discount is for MAS Students and Members of Actor's Center Only!
*Sales Tax will be added to all options.
**Payment must be made to reserve / secure your seat.
***Members of Actors Center must use the link on the Actor's Center site for special price. Students of McKinnon Acting Studio must use link in the email that was sent out for the special price.
OPTION 1
April 21st
Learn from and Showcase Your Work to 3 New York Talent Managers.
$150.00
(Normal Price - $175.00)
OPTIONS 2
April 28th
Learn from and Showcase Your Work to 3 New York Casting Directors.
$150.00
(Normal Price - $175.00)
OPTION 3
WANT TO COME BOTH DAYS AND SAVE $75?
April 21st AND April 28th
$275.00
(Normal Price is $350)
PLEASE NOTE: The price discount is for MAS Students and Members of Actor's Center Only!
*Sales Tax will be added to all options.
**Payment must be made to reserve / secure your seat.
***Members of Actors Center must use the link on the Actor's Center site for special price. Students of McKinnon Acting Studio must use link in the email that was sent out for the special price.
PAYMENT OPTIONS:
Not able to pay the full amount now? No worries! Reserve your seat with a non-refundable Deposit of $75.00 (for each date you would like to attend). To reserve your seat for both days, a deposit of $150.00 must be received. The remaining balance is due by Wednesday, April 18th. Deposits are not eligible for the Early Bird Special price. Early Bird Specials must be paid in full up front. If you reserve your seat with a deposit, An invoice with your remaining balance will be emailed to you on Sunday, April 15th.
TO SEE OUR REGISTRATION POLICY, CLICK HERE.
Not able to pay the full amount now? No worries! Reserve your seat with a non-refundable Deposit of $75.00 (for each date you would like to attend). To reserve your seat for both days, a deposit of $150.00 must be received. The remaining balance is due by Wednesday, April 18th. Deposits are not eligible for the Early Bird Special price. Early Bird Specials must be paid in full up front. If you reserve your seat with a deposit, An invoice with your remaining balance will be emailed to you on Sunday, April 15th.
TO SEE OUR REGISTRATION POLICY, CLICK HERE.
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For any questions or concerns, you may email Coach Mark at actingcoach@mckinnonactingstudio.com.