Recommended ages 16-30



***BY AUDITION ONLY. See audition instructions below. Do not register for this class until you have submitted an audition and received an offer from Heather directly***

In this six-week intensive, students will learn a variety of acting techniques and will find the right method that works for them! Be it Sanford Meisner, Uta Hagen or Stanislavski – learn how to use these methods (or a combination) and apply them towards your scene work, self- tape auditions and monologue work.

SCENE WORK – Each student will work on a scene from tv/film and will be paired with a reader as they learn how to apply new techniques to their scene. Students will self-tape their work each week and Heather will give feedback and direction. Using an array of acting methods and approaches, your scene will be fully prepared for the showcase.

MONOLOGUE WORK – each student will also work on a monologue to showcase; the piece will be a contrast to your scene work to highlight your acting range.

SHOWCASE – on the final class on week six, we will meet virtually and play pre-recorded scenes and do a live monologue performance for industry professionals.

The showcase will be streamed online for casting directors, agents and industry professionals.

IMPORTANT DATES:

May 25 - virtual
June 1 - virtual
June 8 – in studio
June 15 – virtual
June 22 – in studio
June 29 – virtual SHOWCASE





AUDITION INFORMATION:

This class is limited to 8 actors. Please select a 1-2 minute monologue or scene of your choice, and send to Heather directly for consideration at heather@bostoncasting.com. Please also include your headshot/resume and answer the following:

-Name
-Age Range
-Aspects of acting do you want to most focus on developing/improving
-Your goal in taking this course


Submissions are due by May 18 at 12pm, and actors will be notified of their acceptance on May 21st.



About the Instructor:
Heather Whitty




Heather Whitty is a graduate of the New York Conservatory of Dramatic Arts and a former student of John Tyrell who was an original member of the Neighborhood Playhouse taught by Sandford Meisner. Heather also comes with a comedy and improv background – she was a featured comic in the Women in Comedy Festival here in Boston and former member of Chicago City Limits Improv troupe. Heather also brings with her years of experience in TV, film and commercial casting. She previously worked with Doron Ofir Casting (Popular Productions) in LA and at House Casting (A Milk Group Company) in NYC. Heather's most recent credits include FREE GUY, SOUND OF METAL and Sundance selection JOHN AND THE HOLE.

Other credits include EQUALIZER 2, SLENDER MAN, PROUD MARY, XMEN: NEW MUTANTS, WHEELMAN, BRAD’S STATUS, and CADAVER - as well as the Netflix Series THE SOCIETY, FRIENDS FROM COLLEGE and the ABC/Showtime pilot SMILF.



*Per Casting Society of America (CSA) regulations: Workshops with Casting Directors are a learning experience. They are not an audition or employment opportunity.