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2025 Pilot Season Prep: ABCs +3 VIPs Feedback - Register Now!

Dec 14

2025 Pilot Season Prep: ABCs +3 VIPs Feedback - Register Now!

Master the essentials to shine during PILOT SEASON! Meet online with Walid Chaya to refine your pitch and enhance your Actors Access ...

LA Casting: Sketch Comedy Seeking Male 20's Dec 2024

Studio For Performing Arts LA

Dec 10

LA Casting: Sketch Comedy Seeking Male 20's Dec 2024

Casting Breakdown: Male actor in their mid to late 20s with both comedic and dramatic chops. The ideal actor should be around 5'7" height..

Casting VIP Judy Bouley CSA Class + Consult: Pre-Pilot Season Dec 2024

Studio For Performing Arts LA

Nov 10

Casting VIP Judy Bouley CSA Class + Consult: Pre-Pilot Season Dec 2024

Judy Bouley is a global expert who has worked on iconic films and with legendary directors and stars, who also loves teaching actors!

Casting LA Musical Performers! "Wickedly Broadway Benefit Bash" Nov 25, 2025 Charity Event at Musical Mondays in West Hollywood

Studio For Performing Arts LA

Nov 6

Casting LA Musical Performers! "Wickedly Broadway Benefit Bash" Nov 25, 2025 Charity Event at Musical Mondays in West Hollywood

We are casting talented performers to volunteer for the Wickedly Broadway Benefit Bash, a charitable event on Nov 25!

Casting 'Young Elle' for "Legally Blonde" TV Prequel 2024

Studio For Performing Arts LA

Oct 7

Casting 'Young Elle' for "Legally Blonde" TV Prequel 2024

This is your chance to showcase your talent and bring your unique flair to everyone's favorite Gemini vegetarian.

Performers Apply to The Groundlings/SNL Scholarship 2024 (Los Angeles)

Studio For Performing Arts LA

Oct 7

Performers Apply to The Groundlings/SNL Scholarship 2024 (Los Angeles)

The Groundlings Theatre & School's Diversity Scholarships are offered quarterly to Groundling students at all levels of the program, and are

Casting VIP M'Saada Nia Online Acting Class Fall Nov. 6, 2024

Studio For Performing Arts LA

Sep 27

Casting VIP M'Saada Nia Online Acting Class Fall Nov. 6, 2024

Prepare for the big screen with casting professional M'saada Nia and train online in this one-of-a-kind acting master class!

"Wicked" Musical Casting Singers in Los Angeles Ages 18 & Up for US National Tour

Studio For Performing Arts LA

Aug 30

"Wicked" Musical Casting Singers in Los Angeles Ages 18 & Up for US National Tour

Seeking singers who move well, ages 18+, any ethnicity, any gender, with fantastic voices and a wide vocal range for principal and ensemble

S3E7 "Ani Avetyan Inside Hollywood Casting and Producing" Lights Camera Conversation Podcast

Walid Chaya

Jul 10

S3E7 "Ani Avetyan Inside Hollywood Casting and Producing" Lights Camera Conversation Podcast

Entertainment entrepreneurs Walid Chaya and Kavita Raj engage in an inspiring conversation with another special guest, the inspiring Hollywo

Commercials Class: Casting VIP Lisa Pantone + Consult on July 18, 2024

Studio For Performing Arts LA

Jun 10

Commercials Class: Casting VIP Lisa Pantone + Consult on July 18, 2024

Back by popular demand, this two-part package comprises an in-person acting masterclass led by Casting Director Lisa Pantone followed by...

Studio For Performing Arts LA

Mar 5

Disney Branded Television Horn Casting

Disney Branded Television Horn Casting. Seeking actors between the ages of 10-16 years old, who can sing and dance!

"Booking TV Series Regulars" 5-Week Online Class with 2 VIPs

Walid Chaya

Jul 5, 2023

"Booking TV Series Regulars" 5-Week Online Class with 2 VIPs

Are you ready to take your acting career to the next level and become a TV SERIES REGULAR?

Walid Chaya

May 10, 2023

FREE Webinar! Casting VIP Ani Avetyan "Summer Castings Update & Complimentary Headshot Feedback"

Casting Director/Producer Ani Avetyan returns to share secrets and strategies as we prepare for upcoming castings in the summer...

2023 Disney Branded Television Discovers YOUth Talent Search

Walid Chaya

May 10, 2023

2023 Disney Branded Television Discovers YOUth Talent Search

Disney is seeking actors between the ages of 10-18 years old, any ethnicity, singer and/or rapper, strong acting skills...

Breaking into Hollywood: Q&A with 8 VIPs

Walid Chaya

May 5, 2023

Breaking into Hollywood: Q&A with 8 VIPs

Ready to discover the secrets to land more acting roles and get better representation?

Walid Chaya

May 2, 2023

John Ort, Casting Director, (Guest Bio)

John's other credits are The Home, The Creator, Fire Island, The Water Song, Anya, Last Ferry, Evolution: Siren, Etymology, Rabbit Hole, Me

Kendra Castleberry, Casting Director (Guest Bio)

Walid Chaya

Apr 15, 2023

Kendra Castleberry, Casting Director (Guest Bio)

Kendra Castleberry was born on October 23, 1978, in Louisville, Kentucky, USA. She is a casting director, known for Limetown (2019)...

Elizabeth Valenti, Casting, McCarthy Abellera Casting (Guest Bio)

Walid Chaya

Apr 7, 2023

Elizabeth Valenti, Casting, McCarthy Abellera Casting (Guest Bio)

Elizabeth Valenti is known for Minx (2022), Hacks (2021)and The Conners (2018). Elizabeth's other credits are Firefly Lane, Bud, Hacks...

Sony Pictures Casting "Sex & Vanity" Feature Film, Submit Now To The Open Call!

Walid Chaya

Mar 17, 2023

Sony Pictures Casting "Sex & Vanity" Feature Film, Submit Now To The Open Call!

Seeking actors that speak Mandarin/Cantonese for the Sony feature film "Sex and Vanity", submit to Woo Casting if you match a role!

"LA Acting Bootcamp" 3-Days with 12 Casting VIPs, Agents & Film Directors

Walid Chaya

Feb 22, 2023

"LA Acting Bootcamp" 3-Days with 12 Casting VIPs, Agents & Film Directors

Meet and train with 12 leading casting pros, agents and industry experts and strengthen your community in Los Angeles. Apply today!