Online TV/Film Acting Masterclass with "This Is Us" & "Wicked" Casting Director Ryan Bernard Tymensky!

Don't miss our ONLINE Casting Director Masterclass with TOP Casting Director Ryan Bernard Tymensky!! This class is for experienced actors ages 16+. This will be a live, interactive class with a Q&A and the opportunity to perform for and get feedback from Ryan. You will be able to download the recordings of your performances for educational purposes only. You will also be able to send us your headshot, resume, acting reel and anything else you would want Ryan to see. This class will be held online via Zoom.

This class is for working actors 16+ who actively audition. Please send your headshot, resume, reel or a self-tape to info@actingandvoicestudios.com for approval upon registration.

Ryan was previously a Casting Director at Telsey & Co. where he cast a number of projects including Wicked (film adaptation), And Just Like That, This Is Us, Dear Evan Hansen, Mary Poppins Returns, The Greatest Showman, RENT Live!, Atypical, Fosse/Verdon, I’m Dying Up Here, One Day at a Time, Graves, Grease Live!, Miss Sloane, Whiskey Tango Foxtrot, Focus, The Intern, Into The Woods, A Most Violent Year, and Ricky and the Flash. Ryan now has his own company RBT Casting. 

At RBT casting, we recognize that the best stories are told by and through the people who live them. We also acknowledge that the entertainment industry has historically been dominated by a narrow range of voices and perspectives, leading to harmful stereotypes, exclusion, and erasure of marginalized communities.

That’s why our mission is to actively seek out performers who reflect the full spectrum of human diversity. We believe that every person, regardless of their gender, race, ethnicity, age, ability, and sexual orientation, deserves to see themselves represented on screen and to have the opportunity to tell their own stories. By casting authentically and promoting inclusivity, we hope to not only create better entertainment, but also to contribute to a more just and equitable society.

We also understand that representation is not just about ticking boxes or tokenism – it’s about acknowledging the richness and complexity of human experience and allowing for a multiplicity of narratives to exist. By working with a diverse range of performers and supporting emerging talent, we hope to challenge conventional notions of what a “leading actor” or “supporting character” can look like, and to expand the boundaries of what is possible in storytelling.

Ultimately, our goal is to create work that reflects the world we live in – messy, diverse, and full of possibility. We are committed to doing the hard work of building a more inclusive industry, one project at a time, and we hope you’ll join us on this journey.

Class Schedule: 

PREP INSTRUCTIONS:

Please prepare a scene from TV or film no longer than 2 minutes in length. Scenes are strongly preferred, please do not perform a monologue unless specifically requested. Upon registration, we will send you a link to our scene database that you are welcome to browse and select from.

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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.