All actors are invited to showcase their skills! Please prepare and bring your best 1-minute monologue* to present Live before the class and a panel of acting and casting professionals. Actors will take turns doing their sprint while our panel (led by casting director Beverly Holloway) settles in for the marathon. You will receive written evaluation and feedback on your performance, as well as a link to an upload of your clip** for additional review. Producers, directors, and others scouting talent for future projects are welcome to come watch!

*Sign up on the provided sheet at Guild registration on Monday to determine order. Monologue content must be appropriate for all audiences, as all ages are welcome in the class. You may write something original or choose from existing Film/TV material (editing out other characters' lines as needed). Please come ready to slate with your name and location (city/state).

**Link and online hosting services are sponsored by FaithBasedCasting.com

One of the most important and unique relationships on a film set exists between an Actor and a Director. This relationship is essential to realizing the character’s full potential in a film. In this workshop Brett Varvel will guide attendees through his process of character preparation, and development, but also offer insight in his experience from working with directors to bring the character to life. Attendees will gain insight on when it is proper to speak on behalf of the character and when to speak on behalf of yourself (the actor).

What makes an actor "good to work with" from the crew's perspective? How do you balance technical needs with immersion in your craft? Understanding how to be a team-player will help you look your best, maximize your screen time, and can even produce life-long industry friends. From camera & sound to make-up & wardrobe, come learn practical tips and strategies to help you interact more effectively with each department! Q&A and interaction will be encouraged throughout.