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MASTER THE SELF TAPE AUDITION, 13 SEPTEMBER IN LA

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NANCY IS TEACHING AT THE FAMED AQUILA MORONG STUDIOS WITH DONNA MORONG.
Actors are increasingly asked to tape their own auditions and send them in to casting directors. Actors who master the skills of self-audition have a crucial advantage in booking the role. In this workshop, participants will be assigned material in advance, prepare a self-taped casting and bring it to class on a flash drive. On the day, Nancy Bishop and Donna Morong will give a critique of the material as well as new sides that will be performed in class and critiqued. All enrolled students will received a signed copy of Nancy’s latest book, “Auditioning for Film and TV”.

 

 Donna Morong is a respected casting director with over 25 years in the business. She spent 15 years at The Walt Disney Company ultimately becoming Senior Vice President of Motion Picture Casting in the feature film division, where she cast films such as “PRINCESS DIARIES”, “SHANGHAI KNIGHTS”, “10 THINGS I HATE ABOUT YOU”, “DEUCE BIGOLO”, “ANNAPOLIS”, “CONFESSIONS OF A TEENAGE DRAMA QUEEN”. In 2008, she won an Artios Award for casting Ben Affleck’s “GONE BABY GONE” for Miramax which garnered an Academy Award Nomination for Amy Ryan. Her ability to spot talent helped launch many successful careers including Heath Ledger, Jennifer Garner, Chris Pine, Rachel McAdams, Anne Hathaway, and Joseph Gordon Levitt.

Ms. Morong began her career in casting in New York City working on some of the most prestigious, original Broadway productions including “HURLY BURLY”, “BILOXI BLUES” and “BRIGHTON BEACH MEMOIRS”. She cast for Yale Repertory and Second Stage while concurrently running a successful studio for young actors on Theatre Row. Prior to casting Ms. Morong trained with Bill Esper in the Meisner Technique and taught acting at Rutgers University.
After a career as a top executive at the Walt Disney Company film division, Ms. Morong decided to launch her own casting company where she has been working on independent and studio films in Europe and the U.S.  More importantly, she has returned to her first love: teaching.  Her dream as a teenager of building a studio of like-minded artists is being realized with the opening of the Aquila Morong Studio in Hollywood. She is passionate about nurturing actors’ talent and uses her years as a casting director, as well as her training, to aid the actor in realizing their talents through technique and training.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13TH, 1 day
11:00am – 2:00pm
COST: $200 (limited to 20 students)
**New students are accepted by a headshot, resume, and online reel submission (if reel is available).  Materials can be sent to inquiries@aquilamorong.com.
**Returning students can register here.

OFFICIAL LAUNCH OF “AUDITIONING FOR FILM AND TV”

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9 June, 2015

 

The Actors Centre, 1 Tower St. London.

 

10-12:00 Nancy will teach an ACTOR MARKETING CLASS.

 

13:00 – 14:00

Join Emmy award-winning casting director Nancy Bishop and special guest Peter Webber, director of Girl with the Pearl Earringfor a Q&A session, moderated by Damon Wise of EmpireMagazine. This session will offer valuable insights into the casting process.

The event will be followed by a short wine reception and book signing, with a special discount on books for attendees.

Where: Tristan Bates Theatre, 1A Tower St, London WC2H 9NP

When: Tuesday 9th June, 1pm- 2pm followed by refreshments and book signing at 2pm

Places are strictly limited. Please RSVP immediately to shereen.muhyeddeen@bloomsbury.com to secure your place.

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TRANSYLVANIAN FILM FESTIVAL 3 – 6 June

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Nancy will be teaching a special class at TIFF in Cluj from 3-6 June. The acting class is a specially selected group from TIFF. She is also delivering a CASTING FOR DIRECTORS seminar that will be open to more participants. For more information, please contact Ileana Cecanu | Industry TIFF <ileana@tiff.ro>

Cannes Masterclass 2015 with Nancy Bishop and Luci Lenox CSA

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NANCY BISHOP AND LUCI LENOX TEACH A UNIQUE MASTERCLASS IN CANNES during the 68th Cannes International Film Festival

 

ONSCREEN AUDITION MASTER CLASS

Cannes

Sunday 17 May, 2015

CSA casting directors Nancy Bishop and Luci Lenox will team up in Cannes to teach an intensive one-day master class.

 

In this unique Masterclass, actors will have the opportunity to improve auditioning skills in English and make valuable connections for international work.

The class will include two sessions:

Session 1: Feedback on Self Taped Audition clips and show reels:

Self-taped auditions are increasingly prevalent in the industry and actors are expected to have the skills to effectively present themselves. Actors will be assigned scenes to tape in advance and will bring them to the class on a USB stick for professional feedback from Luci Lenox. Actors are welcome to bring demo tapes, headshots and CVs for feedback as well.

 

Session 2: Cold Reading Technique:

Nancy Bishop will teach the techniques outlined in her second book, “Auditioning for Film and TV,” leading actors through a series of exercises that strategize how to approach new material. This section of the class will focus on how to tackle unknown texts when there is not much time to prepare.

 

Nancy Bishop, CSA, has cast supporting talent on nearly one hundred films such as Mission Impossible IV, Snowpiercer, and November Man. She just finished work on Unlocked, directed by Michael Apted and starring Michael Douglas and Orlando Bloom. Nancy was nominated for an Emmy Award for her work on Anne Frank, The Whole Story. An internationally recognized acting coach, her classes are in demand from Rio de Janeiro to Istanbul. She founded the Acting for Film Program at The Prague Film School, and penned the best-selling book, Secrets from the Casting Couch. She works internationally and is bi-located in London and Prague.

 

Luci Lenox, CSA, specializes in casting international co-productions shooting in Barcelona, Spain and the UK. Casting credits include: Perfume, directed by Tom Tykwer, Woody Allen’s Vicky, Christina, Barcelona, Mabrouk el Mechri’s Cold Light of Day, and The Dictator by Larry Charles. She has worked for some of the world’s leading production companies including Constantine, Filmax, MediaPro, Disney, Summit, Intrepid, and Kanzaman. She runs workshops for actors on a regular basis in Spain and the UK and is a teacher on E.S.C.A.C’s master programme for directors and producers.

 

MASTERCLASS INFORMATION:

WHEN: Sunday, May 17,2015,

Time: 10:00-°©‐16:00

Where: TBA Central Location in Cannes

Registration Instructions: Please send headshot and CV to masterclass@franksteinstudio.com

NANCY BISHOP AND LUCI LENOX TEACH A UNIQUE MASTERCLASS IN BERLIN

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ONSCREEN AUDITIONMASTERCLASS

BERLIN

Tuesday, 10 February, 2015

CSA casting directors Nancy Bishop and Luci Lenox will team up in Berlin to teach an intensive one-day master class.

 

In this unique Masterclass, actors will have the opportunity to improve auditioning skills in English and make valuable connections for international work.

The class will be divided into half day sessions:

Session 1: Feedback on Self Taped Audition clips and show reels:

Self-taped auditions are increasingly prevalent in the industry and actors are expected to have the

skills to effectively present themselves. Actors will be assigned scenes to tape in advance and will

bring them to the class on a USB stick for professional feedback from Luci Lenox. Actors are

welcome to bring demo tapes, headshots and CVs for feedback as well.

 

Session 2: Cold Reading Technique:

Nancy Bishop will teach the techniques outlined in her book, Secrets from the Casting Coach,

leading actors through a series of exercises that strategize how to approach new material. This half

of the class will focus on how to tackle unknown texts when there is not much time to prepare.

 

Nancy Bishop, CSA, has cast supporting talent on nearly one hundred films from her base in

Prague such as Mission Impossible IV, Snowpiercer, Bourne Identity, and the recently released The

November Man, starring Pierce Brosnan. She just finished work on Unlocked, directed by Michael

Apted and starring Michael Douglas and Orlando Bloom. Nancy was nominated for an Emmy Award

for her work on Anne Frank, The Whole Story. An internationally recognized acting coach, her

classes are in demand from Rio de Janeiro to Istanbul. She founded the Acting for Film Program at

The Prague Film School, and penned the best-selling book, Secrets from the Casting Couch.

 

Luci Lenox, CSA, specializes in casting international co-productions shooting in Barcelona, Spain

and the UK. Casting credits include: Perfume, directed by Tom Tykwer, Woody Allen’s Vicky,

Christina, Barcelona, Mabrouk el Mechri’s Cold Light of Day, and The Dictator by Larry Charles. She

has worked for some of the world’s leading production companies including Constantine, Filmax,

MediaPro, Disney, Summit, Intrepid, and Kanzaman. She runs workshops for actors on a regular basis

in Spain and the UK and is a teacher on E.S.C.A.C’s master programme for directors and producers.

MASTERCLASS INFORMATION:

WHEN: Tuesday,February10,2015,

Time: 10:00-°©‐16:00

Where: TBA Central Location in Berlin

Registration Instructions:Please send headshot and CV to masterclass@franksteinstudio.com

 

Audition and Marketing Master Class in Paris, 23-25 January, 2015

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Audition and Screen Acting Technique

3-Day Master Class in Paris

 

Nancy Bishop, CSA Casting Director and author, of Secrets from the Casting Couch, offers special Master Classes, January 23-25, 2015. She will be joined by special guests, LA based acting coach Dufflyn Lammers from Act Now, and French Casting Director Sylvie Brochere,

 

Summary: This three day intensive series of Master Classes is designed for actors who wish to improve their professional on screen audition skills as well as to make connections in the international acting community. Each actor will get professional feedback and a copy of their scene work, and learn specific strategies for auditioning and marketing for international film projects.

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Class Schedule:

 

Friday, 23rd    January 2014

10:30               Meet at venue for welcome coffee, croissants and orientation.

11:00-13:30     Marketing Seminar for International Work

In this seminar, actors will learn how to present themselves for international work; how to

crack into the US and European markets. Marketing skills covered will include how to

develop an effective CV, chose a key photo for headshots, and create a show reel and

website. Casting videos from successful actors will be screened.

13:30               Lunch

14:30-18:00     Archetype Workshop. Actors should bring their photos and CVs for discussion. The

class will view and critique one another’s headshots, helping to pinpoint a key archetypal

image for each actor.

 

Saturday, 24th January 2014

10:00-13:30     Master Class: Strategies for Film Auditioning

13:30               Lunch

14:30-18:00     continuation of Master Class. This section targets specific strategies for casting, including cold reading skills, and audition technique. Actors will be assigned scenes from a variety of genres to prepare for the following day.

 

Sunday, 25th    January 2014

10:00-13:30    Master Class Scene Study. Actors will further develop auditioning and screen acting              skills with a mock casting by taping and reviewing scenes.

13:30               Lunch

14:30-18:00     continuation of shooting scenes followed by reviewing and critique.

18:00               Farewell drink.

About Nancy: Emmy-award nominated, American Casting Director, Nancy Bishop, has cast nearly one hundred American and British projects, from her base in Prague. She has cast for major feature films including and Mission Impossible IV, Roman Polanski’s Oliver Twist, Prince Caspian, Bourne Identity, and she recently finished the European casting on Michael Apted’s film starring Michael Douglas and Orlando Bloom. She has been teaching film acting workshops throughout Europe, the UK, and the US for many years. In addition, Nancy is the founding head of the Acting for Film Department at the Prague Film School.

 About Paris: Meet and work with actors form all over Europe in beautiful Paris, “La Ville-Lumière” – The City of Light.

The master classes will take place at a central studio in Paris where it’s easy to get to from everywhere, surely not far from Notre Dame and the Seine.  France:  “the birthplace of cinema” responsible for many of its early significant contributions is also of particular interest to actors because of its rich, cultural and theatre history, cuisine and fashion, and because hundreds of international film makers and large scale studios flock to here each year to shoot films.

 

MASTER CLASS INFO:

WHAT: AUDITION AND SCREEN ACTING TECHNIQUE MASTER CLASSES IN PARIS OVER THREE DAYS

WHEN: 23-25 January, 2014 (10:00-18:00)

WHERE: Exact location will be announced upon acceptance

COSTS: Discounts available for returning students. Please contact emf4@me.com

ACCOMODATION INFORMATION: Because participants may require different levels of budget/comfort, the organizers will recommend several different contacts for accommodation options.

HOW TO REGISTER: Please send a photo and CV to Master Class coordinator Eirin Forsberg, emf4@me.com  Preference will be given to serious career actors, with a commitment to skill enrichment. The 3-day Master Class space is limited, and we anticipate the class will fill up quickly so please register soon.

For Further info: www.nancybishopcasting.com, nancybishopcoaching.com

 

 

 

WEEKLY CLASSES RESUME IN PRAGUE ON 21 Jan, 2015

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FILM AUDITIONING AND SCENE STUDY CLASS

Taught by Nancy Bishop with David Stejskal

Where: Nancy Bishop Casting Studio, Kolowrat Palace

Time: 15:00- 18:00

Dates: Wednesdays, 21 Jan – 15 April, 2015

Cost: Ask about discounted price for returning students.

How to register: Please send photo and CV to David@nancybishopcasting.com

This class is ideal for actors who want to practice and improve their on-camera acting skills. It is designed primarily for returning student who have studied with Nancy before, but open to new actors as well.

In the units taught by Nancy, emphasis will be on specific audition technique, including cold-reading skills and casting strategies. Learn to identify key scene transitions in order to master the audition process.

David’s class periods will focus on scene study, as scenes would be shot by a film director, once the actor actually lands the job. David will block and shoot scenes. Scene analysis will include mastering the techniques of dividing a scene into beats, and identifying objectives.

 

STUDY AUDITION TECHNIQUE WITH NANCY ON TUESDAYS IN PRAGUE

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FILM AUDITIONING AND ACTOR MARKETING CLASS

Taught by Nancy Bishop with David Stejskal

Where: Prague Film School, Pstrossova 15, Prague 1

Time: 18:30- 21:00

Dates: Tuesdays, 30 Sept – 9 December, 2014

Cost: Ask about discounted price of 7000kc or normal price of 8000kc

How to register: Please send photo and CV to David@nancybishopcasting.com

 

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The class will start with a series of exercises that develop effective methods for on camera acting work. Areas covered will include developing an inner monologue, the reaction shot, cold reading, and scene work in front of camera. Everyone will receive feedback from Nancy. The scenes, chosen from actual film scripts from projects that Nancy has cast, will include a variety of genres ranging from historical drama, to action/thriller to sci-fi.

 

The class will also feature a seminar focusing on strategies for actors to promote themselves in an increasingly competitive market. The Internet is the great democratizer, offering endless possibilities for actors to get themselves seen.

In this seminar learn how to:

organize a professional CV for international work

choose a winning headshot

best utilize search engines

organize a successful website

produce an effective show reel

best take advantage of the Internet for actor marketing

record your own audition to send to production

Actors can bring their own reels and material for critique.

 

 

The class will be taught in English and preference will be given to actors with previous experience.

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