Online 3-Week "Finding Your Character Throughline" Intensive with Casting Director Kendra Castleberry!

NEW CLASS! Join us for our brand new class "Finding Your Character Throughline" a 3-Week Online Character Intensive with Casting Director Kendra Castleberry!

Kendra Castleberry is a Casting Director at Castleberry Casting. 

Recurring and series regular roles require flexibility, patience and extreme
dedication from the actors portraying them. Storylines can pivot suddenly, co-stars
can come and go, character histories can be rewritten... and yet your character must
remain true. That requires a strong sense of character identity.

This 3-week ZOOM class will focus on building a strong character profile as the
throughline for long-term storytelling. Actors will work on just one character for
this class, but with a new scene each week.

WEEK 1:
WHO AM I, AT MY CORE?
Lecture covering the following topics:
• The Givens: What truths has the script and/or breakdown provided?
• Where did I come from?
• What matters to me?
• What do I desire?

Activity: Scene #1 will be sent to actors 24-48 hours prior to class. Actors will read
1-on-1 with Kendra, but in front of the entire class.

WEEK 2:
WHO AM I, IN RELATIONSHIPS?
Lecture covering the following topics-
• Who am I to others?
• How do I communicate?
• How do I fight?
• How do I love?

Scenework: Scene #2 will be sent to actors 24-48 hours prior to class. Actors will
read 1-on-1 with Kendra, but in front of the entire class.

WEEK 3:
WHO AM I, TO THE OUTSIDE WORLD?
Lecture covering the following topics:
• How do I navigate my environment?
• How do I move?
• What is my role in the world?
• Where do I find strength and weakness?

Scenework: Scene #3 will be sent to actors 24-48 hours prior to class. Actors will
read 1-on-1 with Kendra, but in front of the entire class.

Actors will have an opportunity at the end of each class to ask questions, so as to
address specific concerns and gain further understanding of the day’s lesson.

NOTE: It is required that actors who sign up for this class be able to attend all
3 weeks, as each week builds on the week before. Each actor’s takes of their
scenes will be taped for their personal records and review. No video or audio
recordings of any other portion of the class (lecture, redirection or feedback)
are allowed.

DISCLAIMER:
This workshop is a learning experience. It is not an audition or employment
opportunity. As such, when this class is over, I will NOT be taking home, nor be
given access to your headshot, resume, or any of your promotional materials. 

Class Schedule: 

Prep Instructions:

Scene #1 will be sent to actors 24-48 hours prior to class. Please upload your headshot and resume promptly after signing up.

Please note: If you have a Gmail account, our emails sometimes end up in the "Promotions" or "Spam" folders. Once you register for a class, you should receive your registration confirmation email within 24 hours or one business day. If you do not see an email from us, please check these folders. You can also remedy this by dragging our email from "Promotions" to your main inbox- then it should not happen again. Additionally, you can add our email, info@actingandvoicestudios.com, to your contact list, and our emails should come through. 

PLEASE NOTE: We don't offer refunds under any circumstances but offer full credit that you can apply toward another class if you cancel your class 24 Hours or more prior to the class. We won't provide credit after the class has already begun. Please read our Studio Policy for more information.

*The following disclaimer is provided specifically at the request of and in accordance with SAG/AFTRA: Acting seminars or acting classes are for educational purposes only and will not secure or provide an opportunity for employment in the field or representation by an agent or casting director.