Following an introduction, participants will film their tape with Laura MacFadden under audition conditions (with the whole group present). We have superb equipment for the best learning experience. Larah will give each participant notes allowing them the chance to do a second take. This will be followed by a short tea break and an informal Q&A.

Laura will tailor sides to specifically suit you and would like participants to be as familiar with text as possible.

Your scenes will be recorded with broadcast quality equipment. Upon request, you have the option to receive your footage after the session for no extra cost!

{This workshop adheres to CDG guidelines and isn’t an audition}.

This 3 week course covers the nuts and bolts of screen-acting auditions. Each week Eliza will send you a different genre scene to prepare testing your versatility as an actor. Sides will be sent out for you to prepare 4/5 days prior to the session. The classes will be filmed on broadcast quality equipment and sent to you after each session, with the aim of giving you a portfolio of top quality tapes for your professional development. Below is week by week breakdown of how the course will play out...!

WEEK 1

Fantasy Scenes. This week will focus on fantasy scenes from projects Sara has worked on.

WEEK 2

Accents. This week will focus on US accents.

WEEK 3

Scenes specific to you. Chosen by Sara. This week Sara will choose a scene specific to you to prepare.

Your scenes will be recorded with broadcast quality equipment. Upon request, you have the option to receive your footage after the session for no extra cost!

{This workshop adheres to CDG guidelines and isn’t an audition}.

**+ BIO **

Sara initially started out as an actor, having graduated from the Royal Conservatoire of Glasgow in 2015. In 2021, she made a leap into casting and landed an assistant job at Sophie Holland Casting where she has been working ever since. Throughout her time there she has worked on some incredible projects such as The Continental [Lionsgate/Starz], The Witcher [Netflix] and Constellations [Apple].

Please note all contact or questions regarding this workshop should come through the RAIS office. Please do not contact the workshop leader directly with questions

AUDITION HONESTY This is a 3-hour session where we and the group will give feedback on how you come across in an audition scenario.

You can perform a monologue or a song.

What we'll cover: • How do you come across in an audition? • What type of actor are you in an audition? • How much does a mistake in an audition really matter? • Audition nerves. • Ask questions about the casting process you are desperate to know about.

{This workshop adheres to CDG guidelines and isn’t an audition}.

Following an introduction, participants will film their tape with Olivia Brittain under audition conditions (with the whole group present). We have superb equipment for the best learning experience. Olivia will give each participant notes allowing them the chance to do a second take. This will be followed by a short tea break and an informal Q&A.

Olivia will send out a selection of scenes before the workshop. Please choose a scene that suits you best regardless of gender, age and ethnicity. Olivia would like participants to be as familiar with text as possible.

Your scenes will be recorded with broadcast quality equipment. Upon request, you have the option to receive your footage after the session for no extra cost!

{This workshop adheres to CDG guidelines and isn’t an audition}.

This is a 'script delivery' audition masterclass. Duration - 3 hours.
Script audition technique: This session is designed to build your confidence on handling new script in an audition setting, give you the tools to go into castings feeling empowered about working with the director on the material and take direction on scripts just handed to you in the room.

Areas covered include - Sight reading, improvisation, ability to take direction, ability to create characterisation from the script in hand, listening & reading techniques.

Q&A: This masterclass will conclude with a Q&A during which time you can discuss the casting process with us, ask any questions around auditions and casting in general, as well as work through physical examples of what a 'casting jigsaw' looks like.

{This workshop adheres to CDG guidelines and isn’t an audition}.

Following an introduction, participants will film their tape with Chandra Ruegg under audition conditions (with the whole group present). We have superb equipment for the best learning experience. Chandra will give each participant notes allowing them the chance to do a second take. This will be followed by a short tea break and an informal Q&A.

Chandra Ruegg will send out a selection of scenes before the workshop. Please choose a scene that suits you best regardless of gender, age and ethnicity. Chandra would like participants to be as familiar with text as possible.

Your scenes will be recorded with broadcast quality equipment. Upon request, you have the option to receive your footage after the session for no extra cost!

{This workshop adheres to CDG guidelines and isn’t an audition}.

Having looked at your Spotlight CV and Showreel, Yvonne Lawlor will send out a selection of scenes before the workshop. Please choose a scene that suits you best regardless of gender, age and ethnicity. Yvonne would like you to be as familiar with the text as possible.

Following an introduction, participants will film their tape with Yvonne under audition conditions (with the whole group present). We have superb equipment for the best learning experience. Yvonne will give each participant notes allowing them the chance to do a second take. This will be followed by a short tea break and an informal Q&A.

Your scenes will be recorded with broadcast quality equipment. Upon request, you have the option to receive your footage after the session for no extra cost!

{This workshop adheres to CDG guidelines and isn’t an audition}.

Following an introduction, participants will film their tape with Olivia Brittain under audition conditions (with the whole group present). We have superb equipment for the best learning experience. Olivia will give each participant notes allowing them the chance to do a second take. This will be followed by a short tea break and an informal Q&A.

Olivia will send out a selection of scenes before the workshop. Please choose a scene that suits you best regardless of gender, age and ethnicity. Olivia would like participants to be as familiar with text as possible.

Your scenes will be recorded with broadcast quality equipment. Upon request, you have the option to receive your footage after the session for no extra cost!

{This workshop adheres to CDG guidelines and isn’t an audition}.

Following an introduction, participants will film their tape with Shakyra under audition conditions (with the whole group present). We have superb equipment for the best learning experience. Shakyra will give each participant notes allowing them the chance to do a second take. This will be followed by a short tea break and an informal Q&A.

Shakyra will tailor sides to specifically suit you. Shakyra would like participants to be as familiar with text as possible.

Your scenes will be recorded with broadcast quality equipment. Upon request, you have the option to receive your footage after the session for no extra cost!

{This workshop adheres to CDG guidelines and isn’t an audition}.

Following an introduction, participants will film their tape with Chandra Ruegg under audition conditions (with the whole group present). We have superb equipment for the best learning experience. Chandra will give each participant notes allowing them the chance to do a second take. This will be followed by a short tea break and an informal Q&A.

Chandra Ruegg will send out a selection of scenes before the workshop. Please choose a scene that suits you best regardless of gender, age and ethnicity. Chandra would like participants to be as familiar with text as possible.

Your scenes will be recorded with broadcast quality equipment. Upon request, you have the option to receive your footage after the session for no extra cost!

{This workshop adheres to CDG guidelines and isn’t an audition}.

Having looked at your Spotlight CV and Showreel, Tom Payne will send out a selection of scenes before the workshop. Please choose a scene that suits you best regardless of gender, age and ethnicity. Tom would like you to be as familiar with the text as possible.

Following an introduction, participants will film their tape with Tom under audition conditions (with the whole group present).

We have superb equipment for the best learning experience. Tom will give each participant notes allowing them the chance to do a second take. This will be followed by a short tea break and an informal Q&A.

Your scenes will be recorded with broadcast quality equipment. Upon request, you have the option to receive your footage after the session for no extra cost!

{This workshop adheres to CDG guidelines and isn’t an audition}.

SESSION 1 - Self-tape Feedback: 4th Dec 07:00 PM - 09:30 PM

Having looked at your online CV, Kat will send out a selection of scenes for you to choose one from regardless of age, gender or ethnicity. You will then be asked to submit a self-tape of this scene before the workshop.

There will then be a live Zoom session where each self-tape will be shown to the whole class. Kat will give specific feedback & direction to each participant.

SESSION 2 - Taking Direction: 5th Dec 07:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Prior to the second session, with Kat’s feedback and direction - you will tape your scene again. There will be time at the end of the final session for a Q&A.

{This workshop adheres to CDG guidelines and isn’t an audition}.

Get the chance to practice your musical theatre audition skills, in person with Casting Director Paul Wooller, in a musical theatre-focused workshop. Honest feedback and notes will be given. Everyone will participate and observe and there will be a chance for a Q&A at the end.

{This workshop adheres to CDG guidelines and isn’t an audition}.

Following an introduction, participants will film their tape with Simon Higgins under audition conditions (with the whole group present). We have superb equipment for the best learning experience. Simon will give each participant notes allowing them the chance to do a second take. This will be followed by a short tea break and an informal Q&A.

Simon Higgins will send out a selection of scenes before the workshop. Please choose a scene that suits you best regardless of gender, age and ethnicity. Simon would like participants to be as familiar with text as possible.

Your scenes will be recorded with broadcast quality equipment. Upon request, you have the option to receive your footage after the session for no extra cost!

{This workshop adheres to CDG guidelines and isn’t an audition}.

Your scenes will be recorded with broadcast quality equipment. Upon request, you have the option to receive your footage after the session for no extra cost!

{This workshop adheres to CDG guidelines and isn’t an audition}.

We will pass on your Spotlight CV to Ollie Bazely. Oliie will then send out a selection of scenes for you to choose from. Please select one scene regardless of age, gender and ethnicity! Ollie would like you to be as familiar with the text as possible.

Following an introduction, participants will film their tape with Ollie under audition conditions (with the whole group present). We have superb equipment for the best learning experience. Ollie will give each participant notes allowing them the chance to do a second take. This will be followed by a short tea break and an informal Q&A.

Your scenes will be recorded with broadcast quality equipment. Upon request, you have the option to receive your footage after the session for no extra cost!

{This workshop adheres to CDG guidelines and isn’t an audition}.

Following an introduction, participants will film their tape with Lucy Jordan under audition conditions (with the whole group present). We have superb equipment for the best learning experience. Lucy will give each participant notes allowing them the chance to do a second take.

Lucy will send out a selection of scenes before the workshop. Please choose a scene that suits you best regardless of gender, age and ethnicity. Lucy would like participants to be as familiar with text as possible..

Your scenes will be recorded with broadcast quality equipment. Upon request, you have the option to receive your footage after the session for no extra cost!

{This workshop adheres to CDG guidelines and isn’t an audition}.

Your scenes will be recorded with broadcast quality equipment. Upon request, you have the option to receive your footage after the session for no extra cost!

Following an introduction, participants will film their tape with Holly Rodman under audition conditions (with the whole group present). We have superb equipment for the best learning experience. Holly will give each participant notes allowing them the chance to do a second take. This will be followed by a short tea break and an informal Q&A.

Holly Rodman will send out a selection of scenes before the workshop. Please choose a scene that suits you best regardless of gender, age and ethnicity. Holly would like participants to be as familiar with text as possible.

{This workshop adheres to CDG guidelines and isn’t an audition}.

Following an introduction, participants will film their tape with Claudia under audition conditions (with the whole group present). We have superb equipment for the best learning experience. Claudia will give each participant notes allowing them the chance to do a second take. This will be followed by a short tea break and an informal Q&A.

Claudia will send out a selection of scenes before the workshop. Please choose a scene that suits you best regardless of gender, age and ethnicity. Claudia would like participants to be as familiar with text as possible.

Your scenes will be recorded with broadcast quality equipment. Upon request, you have the option to receive your footage after the session for no extra cost!

{This workshop adheres to CDG guidelines and isn’t an audition}.

Following an introduction, participants will film their tape with Harry Parker under audition conditions (with the whole group present). We have superb equipment for the best learning experience. Harry will give each participant notes allowing them the chance to do a second take. This will be followed by a short tea break and an informal Q&A.

Harry Parker will send out a selection of scenes before the workshop. Please choose a scene that suits you best regardless of gender, age and ethnicity. Harry would like participants to be as familiar with text as possible.

{This workshop adheres to CDG guidelines and isn’t an audition}.

Having looked at your Spotlight CV and Showreel, Oliver Scullion will send out a selection of scenes before the workshop. Please choose a scene that suits you best regardless of gender, age and ethnicity. Oliver would like you to be as familiar with the text as possible.

Following an introduction, participants will film their tape with Oliver under audition conditions (with the whole group present). We have superb equipment for the best learning experience. Oliver will give each participant notes allowing them the chance to do a second take. This will be followed by a short tea break and an informal Q&A.

Your scenes will be recorded with broadcast quality equipment. Upon request, you have the option to receive your footage after the session for no extra cost!

{This workshop adheres to CDG guidelines and isn’t an audition}.

Following an introduction, participants will film their tape with Naomi under audition conditions (with the whole group present). We have superb equipment for the best learning experience. Naomi will give each participant notes allowing them the chance to do a second take. This will be followed by a short tea break and an informal Q&A.

Naomi will send out a selection of scenes before the workshop. Please choose a scene that suits you best regardless of gender, age and ethnicity. Naomi would like participants to be as familiar with text as possible.

Your scenes will be recorded with broadcast quality equipment. Upon request, you have the option to receive your footage after the session for no extra cost!

{This workshop adheres to CDG guidelines and isn’t an audition}.

*Exclusive: A One-Day Intensive with Anna Dawson CDG.

*

Join Anna Dawson CDG for an exclusive one-day workshop that is designed specifically for professional actors who are keen to refine their professional presence and up their game in the TV/Film industry.

Prior to the workshop, Anna will distribute scenes for participants to self-tape. These self-tapes will be reviewed in the workshop, offering a unique opportunity for direct feedback. Following this, participants will engage in paired filming exercises, simulating callback and chemistry test scenarios. This hands-on approach ensures that you leave the workshop with not only new knowledge but practical experience and improved material.

Your scenes will be recorded with broadcast quality equipment. Upon request, you have the option to receive your footage after the session for no extra cost!

{This workshop adheres to CDG guidelines and isn’t an audition}.

**+ BIO **

Anna is a Scotland based Casting Director. She works across Film, TV and Theatre. Beginning her career in casting over a decade ago in London she now works both independently and alongside Simone Pereira Hind from the office in Edinburgh.

Screen credits include:

Float (BBC), 3 series of the BAFTA award winning The Brilliant World of Tom Gates (Sky) and upcoming features Midwinter Break (Film 4) and Hidden (Screen Scotland). Upcoming Series include The Island (BBC), Gifted (BBC) & adaptation of The Railway Children starring Kevin Mckidd.

Theatre credits include:

Macbeth (RSC), Sunset Song (Finn Den Hertog), Life is A Dream (Wils Wilson), Dracula (Sally Cookson), Macbeth – An Undoing (Zinnie Harris).

Associate credits include 8 series of Outlander (STARZ), Munich: The Edge of War (Netflix), Falling For Figaro (Netflix),Nobody Has To Know (Barry Crerar), Blood of My Blood (STARZ) and Good Omens 2 (Amazon Prime).

In 2021 Anna co-created and developed a tool with Tagmin to ensure all actors get an answer on auditions in support of the equity Yes/No campaign - https://yesno.tagmin.com .

Please note all contact or questions regarding this workshop should come through the RAIS office. Please do not contact the workshop leader directly with questions

In this full day course, actors will learn practical strategies for approaching on-camera auditions and self-tapes. The day will startwith ice-breaking exercises that cover improvisation, and identifying an objective. In the afternoon actors will view pre-assigned self tapes with one on one critique from Nancy. Having looked at your Spotlight CV and Showreel, Nancy Bishop will tailor sides to specifically suit you.

Your scenes will be recorded with broadcast quality equipment. Upon request, you have the option to receive your footage after the session for no extra cost!

{This workshop adheres to CDG guidelines and isn’t an audition}.

*Exclusive: A One-Day Intensive with Anna Dawson CDG.

*

Join Anna Dawson CDG for an exclusive one-day workshop that is designed specifically for professional actors who are keen to refine their professional presence and up their game in the TV/Film industry.

Prior to the workshop, Anna will distribute scenes for participants to self-tape. These self-tapes will be reviewed in the workshop, offering a unique opportunity for direct feedback. Following this, participants will engage in paired filming exercises, simulating callback and chemistry test scenarios. This hands-on approach ensures that you leave the workshop with not only new knowledge but practical experience and improved material.

Your scenes will be recorded with broadcast quality equipment. Upon request, you have the option to receive your footage after the session for no extra cost!

{This workshop adheres to CDG guidelines and isn’t an audition}.

**+ BIO **

Anna is a Scotland based Casting Director. She works across Film, TV and Theatre. Beginning her career in casting over a decade ago in London she now works both independently and alongside Simone Pereira Hind from the office in Edinburgh.

Screen credits include:

Float (BBC), 3 series of the BAFTA award winning The Brilliant World of Tom Gates (Sky) and upcoming features Midwinter Break (Film 4) and Hidden (Screen Scotland). Upcoming Series include The Island (BBC), Gifted (BBC) & adaptation of The Railway Children starring Kevin Mckidd.

Theatre credits include:

Macbeth (RSC), Sunset Song (Finn Den Hertog), Life is A Dream (Wils Wilson), Dracula (Sally Cookson), Macbeth – An Undoing (Zinnie Harris).

Associate credits include 8 series of Outlander (STARZ), Munich: The Edge of War (Netflix), Falling For Figaro (Netflix),Nobody Has To Know (Barry Crerar), Blood of My Blood (STARZ) and Good Omens 2 (Amazon Prime).

In 2021 Anna co-created and developed a tool with Tagmin to ensure all actors get an answer on auditions in support of the equity Yes/No campaign - https://yesno.tagmin.com .

Please note all contact or questions regarding this workshop should come through the RAIS office. Please do not contact the workshop leader directly with questions

Having looked at your Spotlight CV and Showreel, Glenda Mariani will send you a scene before the workshop specifically tailored to suit you - this will be A scene/role that Glenda would genuinely see you taping for! Each actor will read through their scene for the group and Glenda will offer feedback and the opportunity for participants to work the notes into a second reading.

We have superb equipment for the best learning experience. This workshop offers the opportunity to master the process from the moment you walk through the door - what is expected of an actor in the room, how to master the self-tape and how to hone technical audition skills. There will be opportunity for questions to be answered as they come up during the workshop as well as a Q&A towards the end of the session.

Your scenes will be recorded with broadcast quality equipment. Upon request, you have the option to receive your footage after the session for no extra cost!

{This workshop adheres to CDG guidelines and isn’t an audition}.

Having looked at your Spotlight CV and Showreel, Jenn Presser will send out a selection of scenes before the workshop. Please choose a scene that suits you best regardless of gender, age and ethnicity. Jenn would like you to be as familiar with the text as possible.

Following an introduction, participants will film their tape with Jenn under audition conditions (with the whole group present). We have superb equipment for the best learning experience. Jenn will give each participant notes allowing them the chance to do a second take. This will be followed by a short tea break and an informal Q&A.

Your scenes will be recorded with broadcast quality equipment. Upon request, you have the option to receive your footage after the session for no extra cost!

{This workshop adheres to CDG guidelines and isn’t an audition}.

This 4 week course covers the nuts and bolts of screen-acting auditions. Each week Chandra will send you a different genre scene to prepare testing your versatility as an actor. Sides will be sent out for you to prepare 4/5 days prior to the session. The classes will be filmed on broadcast quality equipment and sent to you after each session, with the aim of giving you a portfolio of top quality tapes for your professional development.

Your scenes will be recorded with broadcast quality equipment. Upon request, you have the option to receive your footage after the session for no extra cost!

{This workshop adheres to CDG guidelines and isn’t an audition}.

**+ BIO **

Lucy is a Casting Director with a decade in the industry and has Chandra Ruegg started working in the industry as a child actress.

After more than twenty years, she moved into the world of casting and works across screen as a Casting Associate and theatre as a Casting Director.

She is currently at Sophie Holland Casting.

Recent credits there include The Peripheral (Amazon), Wednesday (Netflix), Constellations (Apple TV) and The Witcher 3 (Netflix)

For theatre she was a Casting Consultant on An Octoroon (Abbey Theatre Dublin) and Casting Director on Lava (Bush Theatre), Running With Lions (Lyric Hammersmith) and Grenfell: In The Words of Survivors (National Theatre).

She also had a stint as an associate for Olivia Scott Webb, working on Ballerina (Lionsgate).

Please note all contact or questions regarding this workshop should come through the RAIS office. Please do not contact the workshop leader directly with questions

SESSION 1 - Self-tape Feedback 06/01/2025:

Having looked at your online CV, Hannah will send out a selection of scenes for you to choose one from regardless of age, gender or ethnicity. You will then be asked to submit a self-tape of this scene before the workshop.

There will then be a live Zoom session where each self-tape will be shown to the whole class. Haannah will give specific feedback & direction to each participant.

SESSION 2 - Taking Direction 07/01/2025:

Prior to the second session, with Hannah’s feedback and direction - you will tape your scene again. There will be time at the end of the final session for a Q&A.

{This workshop adheres to CDG guidelines and isn’t an audition}.

In this 4 week Intensive, you will work on a different play each week. You will be cast individual scenes based on your Spotlight or Acting Cv and paired up weekly. Sides will be sent out shortly before each session along with character breakdowns, as she would for a real casting! Honest feedback will be given in a supportive environment!

**+ BIO **

Lucy is one half of Jenkins McShane Casting. She is a member of the CDG and BAFTA. Jenkins McShane Casting have cast over a hundred plays. West End credits include Magic Goes Wrong, Groan Ups, The Red Lion, The Kite Runner, Warhorse and – the Olivier Award-winning The Play That Goes Wrong and A Comedy About a Bank Robbery. For screen, they have worked on several films including the Oscar-winning short The Confession, and recent features include Deus, Dark Encounter, For Love or Money, Widow’s Walk, Bliss! and The Comedian’s Guide to Survival.

Listen to Lucy’s open “Q&A” PODCAST with Run At It SHOUTING 26/11/2020

{This workshop adheres to CDG guidelines and isn’t an audition}.

This 4 week course covers the nuts and bolts of screen-acting auditions. Each week Lucy will send you a different genre scene to prepare testing your versatility as an actor. Sides will be sent out for you to prepare 4/5 days prior to the session. The classes will be filmed on broadcast quality equipment and sent to you after each session, with the aim of giving you a portfolio of top quality tapes for your professional development.

WEEK 1 Film Scenes. This week will focus on scenes from feature films.

WEEK 2 TV scenes. This week will focus on scenes from TV shows.

WEEK 3 Day players This week focuses on the day player roles. Whether this is a one line role, or a one scene role, how best to approach them and give your best.

WEEK 4 Scenes specific to you. Chosen by Simon. This week Simon will choose a scene specific to you to prepare.

Your scenes will be recorded with broadcast quality equipment. Upon request, you have the option to receive your footage after the session for no extra cost!

{This workshop adheres to CDG guidelines and isn’t an audition}.

**+ BIO **

Lucy is a Casting Director with a decade in the industry and has predominantly worked alongside Dixie Chassay. Lucy has frequently collaborated with director Yorgos Lanthimos, including on the Academy Award-winning THE FAVOURITE and subsequently on Lanthimos' upcoming features POOR THINGS and AND. Additionally, Lucy has been Casting Associate on all three seasons of Hulu’s Emmy Award-winning series THE GREAT.

Other recent credits include PERSUASION (Dir. Carrie Cracknell) , HOUSE OF CLARENCE (Dir. Jaymes Samuel) and THE POD GENERATION (Dir. Sophie Barthes).

Please note all contact or questions regarding this workshop should come through the RAIS office. Please do not contact the workshop leader directly with questions

This 4 week course covers the nuts and bolts of screen-acting auditions. Each week Gaby will send you a different genre scene to prepare testing your versitility as an actor. Sides will be sent out for you to prepare 4/5 days prior to the session. The classes will be filmed on broadcast quatlity equiptment and sent to you after each session, with the aim of giving you a portfollio of top quality tapes for your proffessional development. Below is week by week breakdown of how the course will play out...!

WEEK ONE: ACCENTS

• The first week will ask you to challenge yourself in a different accent to your own! 🇺🇸

WEEK TWO: HORROR

• Horror themed casting workshop 👻

WEEK THREE: COMEDY

• Comedy themed casting workshop 🤪

WEEK FOUR: TAILORED SCENES

• Based on the last 3 weeks Gaby will assign you a specifically tailored scene to suit you! 👌

+ BIO

With a career spanning more than 15 years, Gaby started in film at the age of 17. She attended the New York Film academy at Kings University in London, where she received her master’s in producing for the screen. Gaby subsequently went on to produce and direct several short films, which performed successfully at various film festivals globally, gathering 4 nominations and 1 win. She produced and cast her first feature film Dead End in 2011, which was nominated at the Washington DC film festival, and won best UK Feature Film at the International TV and Screen awards in London. This led to Gaby’s move to Los Angeles, where in 2019 she produced and cast the Feature film Becoming, starring Toby Kebbell, Jason Patric and Penelope Mitchell. Becoming was listed in the top 20 horror films to watch in 2020 by Thrillist and is currently available to watch on Amazon. Gaby also runs Filmtrax Casting and works with talent such as Harvey Keitel, Harry Melling, Maggie Q, Lenny Kravitz,Toby Kebbel, and Nicholas Cage to name a few.

Gaby’s latest film that she has just cast is DIRTY ANGELS, directed by Martin Campbell (Casino Royale, Goldeneye) which was shooting in Greece. Gaby has cast stars such as Ruby Rose, Eva Green, Maria Bakalova, and several actors from Netlfix’s hit show Fauda. Such as Rona Lee Shim’on and George Iskandar. Gaby is currently working with director Phillip Noyce (The bone collector, Rabbit proof fence) on Wall of White – a feature about the 1982 avalance diaster in California. As well as having just cast James & Lucia starring Rupert Friend, Evanna Lynch and Anna Friel.

Following an introduction, participants will film their tape with Harry Parker under audition conditions (with the whole group present). We have superb equipment for the best learning experience. Harry will give each participant notes allowing them the chance to do a second take. This will be followed by a short tea break and an informal Q&A.

Harry Parker will send out a selection of scenes before the workshop. Please choose a scene that suits you best regardless of gender, age and ethnicity. Harry would like participants to be as familiar with text as possible.

{This workshop adheres to CDG guidelines and isn’t an audition}.

Having looked at your Spotlight CV and Showreel, Lucy Kate Smith will send out a selection of scenes before the workshop. Please choose a scene that suits you best regardless of gender, age and ethnicity. Lucy would like you to be as familiar with the text as possible.

Following an introduction, participants will film their tape with Lucy under audition conditions (with the whole group present). We have superb equipment for the best learning experience. Lucy will give each participant notes allowing them the chance to do a second take. This will be followed by a short tea break and an informal Q&A.

Your scenes will be recorded with broadcast quality equipment. Upon request, you have the option to receive your footage after the session for no extra cost!

{This workshop adheres to CDG guidelines and isn’t an audition}.

Get the chance to practice your musical theatre audition skills, in person with Harry Blumenau, in a musical theatre-focused workshop. Honest feedback and notes will be given. Everyone will participate and observe and there will be a chance for a Q&A at the end.

{This workshop adheres to CDG guidelines and isn’t an audition}.

At the end of the course, actors will be given a reel of their filmed performances, showcasing their development throughout the intensive.

WEEK ONE (12 OCTOBER / 10:30 - 13:30 GMT )

Small roles – During the first week, actors will be given 2 scenes in which they will read for the small roles. The objective will be to get actors used to delivering their lines in a way that fits the purpose of the scene and not over emphasise or draw much attention during the scene.

WEEK TWO (19 OCTOBER / 10:30 - 13:30 GMT )

Supporting lead / lead roles - This week we will focus on lead or supporting lead roles. Actors will be given a scene with more dialogue and an arc. This will be an opportunity for actors to show me what they’re capable of and receive feedback to iron out any bad audition habits.

WEEK THREE (26 OCTOBER / 10:30 - 13:30 GMT )

Recall – Following on from week two, actors will be given a recall scene for the same role that we worked on during week two. The additional scene will be provided, and more context given around the scenes and project. This will give actors more material to work with and we will engage in discussion regarding character and script as well as putting the new scene on tape.

WEEK FOUR (2 NOVEMBER / 10:30 - 13:30 GMT )

Chemistry reads – This week will be chemistry reads. Actors will work in pairs and read a scene together. This week will show actors how chemistry reads work and give them an opportunity to work collaboratively with another actor during the workshop.

**+ BIO **

Originally from Birmingham, Yvonne moved to London to train as an actor at Rose Bruford College in 2014. She graduated in 2017 with a 1st class honours degree in BA Acting. Yvonne’s work as an actor, writer and in production has given her a taste for noticing talent and this led her into casting. Yvonne began her casting journey at Julie Harkin Casting in 2019. Yvonne is passionate about promoting undiscovered talent. Diversity and equality are of the upmost importance to Julie Harkin Casting; as a company we are committed to creating equal opportunities for all actors regardless of gender, race, sexuality, disability or social background. Yvonne has a lot of acting coach experience which helps guide actors during auditions and helps them place themselves in the world of the project. Yvonne is now Daniel Edwards Associate

{This workshop adheres to CDG guidelines and isn’t an audition}.

Please note all contact or questions regarding this workshop should come through the RAIS office. Please do not contact the workshop leader directly with questions.

{This workshop adheres to CDG guidelines and isn’t an audition}.

Having looked at your Spotlight CV and Showreel, Yvonne Lawlor will Following an introduction, participants will film their tape with Rose Patrick under audition conditions (with the whole group present). We have superb equipment for the best learning experience. Rose will give each participant notes allowing them the chance to do a second take. This will be followed by a short tea break and an informal Q&A.

Rose will send out a selection of scenes before the workshop. Please choose a scene that suits you best regardless of gender, age and ethnicity. Rose would like participants to be as familiar with text as possible.

Your scenes will be recorded with broadcast quality equipment. Upon request, you have the option to receive your footage after the session for no extra cost!

{This workshop adheres to CDG guidelines and isn’t an audition}.

After having a look through your Spotlight/Acting CV, Christopher will send out individual scenes tailored to suit you, from Theatre he has worked on. There will then give a short introduction and participants will then read their scenes in pairs. Honest feedback and notes will be given prior to a second read. Everyone will participate and observe and there will be a chance for a Q&A at the end.

{This workshop adheres to CDG guidelines and isn’t an audition}.

Get the chance to practice your musical theatre audition skills, in person with Casting Associate Peter Noden, in a musical theatre-focused workshop. Honest feedback and notes will be given. Everyone will participate and observe and there will be a chance for a Q&A at the end.

{This workshop adheres to CDG guidelines and isn’t an audition}.

Following an introduction, participants will film their tape with Rachelle Williams-Parker under audition conditions (with the whole group present). We have superb equipment for the best learning experience. Rachelle will give each participant notes allowing them the chance to do a second take. This will be followed by a short tea break and an informal Q&A.

Having looked at your Spotlight CV and Showreel, Rachelle will send out a selection of scenes before the workshop. Please choose a scene that suits you best regardless of gender, age and ethnicity. Rachelle would like you to be as familiar with the text as possible.

Your scenes will be recorded with broadcast quality equipment. Upon request, you have the option to receive your footage after the session for no extra cost!

{This workshop adheres to CDG guidelines and isn’t an audition}.

Having looked at your Spotlight CV and Showreel, Yvonne Lawlor will send out a selection of scenes before the workshop. Please choose a scene that suits you best regardless of gender, age and ethnicity. Yvonne would like you to be as familiar with the text as possible.

Following an introduction, participants will film their tape with Yvonne under audition conditions (with the whole group present). We have superb equipment for the best learning experience. Yvonne will give each participant notes allowing them the chance to do a second take. This will be followed by a short tea break and an informal Q&A.

Your scenes will be recorded with broadcast quality equipment. Upon request, you have the option to receive your footage after the session for no extra cost!

{This workshop adheres to CDG guidelines and isn’t an audition}.

**SESSION 1 - Self-tape Feedback 27/01/2025:

Having looked at your online CV, Sophie will send out a selection of scenes for you to choose one from regardless of age, gender or ethnicity. You will then be asked to submit a self-tape of this scene before the workshop.

There will then be a live Zoom session where each self-tape will be shown to the whole class. Sophie will give specific feedback & direction to each participant.

**SESSION 2 - Taking Direction 28/01/2025:

Prior to the second session, with Sophie’s feedback and direction - you will tape your scene again. There will be time at the end of the final session for a Q&A.

{This workshop adheres to CDG guidelines and isn’t an audition}.

Having looked at your Spotlight CV and Showreel, Ollie Gilbert will send out a selection of scenes before the workshop. Please choose a scene that suits you best regardless of gender, age and ethnicity. Ollie would like you to be as familiar with the text as possible.

Following an introduction, participants will film their tape with Ollie under audition conditions (with the whole group present).

We have superb equipment for the best learning experience. Ollie will give each participant notes allowing them the chance to do a second take. This will be followed by a short tea break and an informal Q&A.

Your scenes will be recorded with broadcast quality equipment. Upon request, you have the option to receive your footage after the session for no extra cost!

{This workshop adheres to CDG guidelines and isn’t an audition}.

Get the chance to practice your musical theatre audition skills, in person with Casting Assistant Declan Walker, in a musical theatre-focused workshop. Honest feedback and notes will be given. Everyone will participate and observe and there will be a chance for a Q&A at the end.

{This workshop adheres to CDG guidelines and isn’t an audition}.

Caitlin will send out a selection of sides for you to choose from regardless gender, age and ethnicity before the workshop. Caitlin would like participants to be as familiar with text as possible. Each actor will read through their scene for the group and Caitlin will offer feedback and the opportunity for participants to work the notes into a second reading.

We have superb equipment for the best learning experience. This workshop offers the opportunity to master the process from the moment you walk through the door - what is expected of an actor in the room, how to master the self-tape and how to hone technical audition skills. There will be opportunity for questions to be answered as they come up during the workshop as well as a Q&A towards the end of the session.

Your scenes will be recorded with broadcast quality equipment. Upon request, you have the option to receive your footage after the session for no extra cost!

{This workshop adheres to CDG guidelines and isn’t an audition}.

Having looked at your Spotlight CV and Showreel, Rae Hendrie will send out a selection of scenes before the workshop. Please choose a scene that suits you best regardless of gender, age and ethnicity. Rae would like you to be as familiar with the text as possible.

Following an introduction, participants will film their tape with Rae under audition conditions (with the whole group present). We have superb equipment for the best learning experience. Rae will give each participant notes allowing them the chance to do a second take. This will be followed by a short tea break and an informal Q&A.

Your scenes will be recorded with broadcast quality equipment. Upon request, you have the option to receive your footage after the session for no extra cost!

{This workshop adheres to CDG guidelines and isn’t an audition}.

Following an introduction, participants will film their tape with Dane Millward under audition conditions (with the whole group present). We have superb equipment for the best learning experience. Dane will give each participant notes allowing them the chance to do a second take.

Dane will send out a selection of scenes before the workshop. Please choose a scene that suits you best regardless of gender, age and ethnicity. Lucy would like participants to be as familiar with text as possible..

Your scenes will be recorded with broadcast quality equipment. Upon request, you have the option to receive your footage after the session for no extra cost!

{This workshop adheres to CDG guidelines and isn’t an audition}.

Your scenes will be recorded with broadcast quality equipment. Upon request, you have the option to receive your footage after the session for no extra cost!

Following an introduction, participants will rehearse with Rowland Beckley (with the whole group present). This will be followed by a short tea break and an informal Q&A.

Rowland will tailor sides to specifically suit you and he would like participants to be as familiar with text as possible.

{This workshop adheres to CDG guidelines and isn’t an audition}.