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BroadwayWorld Features Walid Chaya "CHECK PLEASE: TAKE 2" Director and Photo Call

Nov 12, 2022

BroadwayWorld Features Walid Chaya "CHECK PLEASE: TAKE 2" Director and Photo Call

"Studio For Performing Arts LA presented a diversity scholarship production of 'Check Please: Take 2,' directed by Walid Chaya.

Jordan Davis-Miller has a MEETING with Eris Talent Agency!

Walid Chaya

Nov 10, 2022

Jordan Davis-Miller has a MEETING with Eris Talent Agency!

Studio For Performing Arts LA Member Jordan Davis-Miller has a MEETING for commercial/print representation with Eris Talent Agency.

Michael Dereje has a MEETING with Eris Talent Agency!

Walid Chaya

Nov 8, 2022

Michael Dereje has a MEETING with Eris Talent Agency!

Studio For Performing Arts LA Member Michael Dereje has a MEETING for commercial/print representation with Eris Talent Agency.

Casting LA Actors 'Check Please: Take 2' Fall 2022 One-Act Comedy LA Diversity Showcase

Walid Chaya

Oct 7, 2022

Casting LA Actors 'Check Please: Take 2' Fall 2022 One-Act Comedy LA Diversity Showcase

Casting a variety of hilarious roles for adults ages 18 and up in the one-act play directed by Walid Chaya this Fall 2022 in Los Angeles.

Testimonial: Actor Tarek Zohdy From Our "2022 MENASA Diversity Showcase Virtual Open Call"

Walid Chaya

Sep 3, 2022

Testimonial: Actor Tarek Zohdy From Our "2022 MENASA Diversity Showcase Virtual Open Call"

Studio For Performing Arts LA member Tarek Zohdy shares a testimonial from the "2022 MENASA Diversity Showcase Virtual Open Call" with MAAC.

Ani Avetyan, Casting Director & Producer (Guest Bio)

Walid Chaya

Jul 20, 2022

Ani Avetyan, Casting Director & Producer (Guest Bio)

Ani is known for casting 14 years of TNT's hit show, "The Closer," and its spinoff "Major Crimes." Ani’s other casting credits include...

Walid Chaya

May 9, 2022

BroadwayWorld Highlights "LA MONOLOGUE & SONG SLAM" Directed by Walid Chaya

25 actors and singers took the stage in West Hollywood and went head-to-head in a dynamic and interactive performance competition.

Walid Chaya

May 9, 2022

Celebz Treasure Spotlights "LA Monologue/Song Slam" Event & Behind the Scenes with Walid Chaya

LA Monologue Song Slam featured a line-up of 25 pre-selected actors performing 60-second monologues/songs in a fast-paced race.

2022 MENASA Diversity Showcase Screens Over 65 Actors Online At Studio For Performing Arts LA & MAAC

Walid Chaya

May 2, 2022

2022 MENASA Diversity Showcase Screens Over 65 Actors Online At Studio For Performing Arts LA & MAAC

Over 65 actors of MENASA descent were virtually screened and performed for an exclusive television & film industry panel on April 30, 2022.

BroadwayWorld Features 2nd Annual MENASA Diversity Showcase with Star Studded Cast + VIPs

Walid Chaya

May 1, 2022

BroadwayWorld Features 2nd Annual MENASA Diversity Showcase with Star Studded Cast + VIPs

"Over 65 actors of MENASA descent were virtually screened and performed for an exclusive television and film industry panel last Saturday."

2022 MENASA Diversity Showcase Virtual Open Call

Walid Chaya

Mar 29, 2022

2022 MENASA Diversity Showcase Virtual Open Call

Studio For Performing Arts LA just announced the return of their MENASA Diversity Showcase Virtual Open Call to be held online this month.

Walid Chaya

Jan 27, 2022

Director Walid Chaya Awarded For MENASA Actors Diversity Initiative Ft. New York Daily Trends News

"Middle Eastern Actor Walid Chaya Directs Winning MENASA Diversity Event In Hollywood" as seen in "New York Daily Trends" news.

WINNER! BroadwayWorld Awards "Best Special Event" Presented To Studio For Performing Arts LA

Walid Chaya

Jan 13, 2022

WINNER! BroadwayWorld Awards "Best Special Event" Presented To Studio For Performing Arts LA

Studio For Performing Arts LA is the WINNER of the Regional 2021 BroadwayWorld Awards "Best Special Event" for our MENASA Diversity Showcase

Vote Now! BroadwayWorld Awards Nomination Studio For Performing Arts LA "MENASA Diversity Showcase"

Walid Chaya

Dec 11, 2021

Vote Now! BroadwayWorld Awards Nomination Studio For Performing Arts LA "MENASA Diversity Showcase"

We are nominated for a BroadwayWorld award! Vote today for our "MENASA Diversity Showcase," a great initiative for underrepresented artists.

Walid Chaya

Oct 26, 2021

Walid Chaya's Work in Broadening Diversity in Hollywood Featured in Celeb Mix

Walid Chaya's work in broadening diversity in Hollywood featured in Celeb Mix.

Walid Chaya

Oct 11, 2021

Award-Winning Filmmaker Walid Chaya Highlighted in The Inscriber Magazine

Award-Winning Filmmaker Walid Chaya Highlighted in The Inscriber Magazine.

Walid Chaya

Oct 10, 2021

Walid Chaya's Diversity Program Featured in NetNewsLedger

Asian Actors Open Call Casting Society of American (CSA)

Walid Chaya

Jun 4, 2021

Asian Actors Open Call Casting Society of American (CSA)

Asian actors, submit online. The CSA Equity in Entertainment Committee's Online Global Open Call for Asian Actors is LIVE!

2021 Diversity Initiative 80 MENASA Actors Screened by Hollywood VIPs In Virtual Open Call

Walid Chaya

May 8, 2021

2021 Diversity Initiative 80 MENASA Actors Screened by Hollywood VIPs In Virtual Open Call

On May 8th, 2021 our open call helped performers of MENASA descent raise their acting profile & visibility to a panel of TV & film VIPs.

MENASA Actors Diversity Initiative Virtual Open Call For Film & Television Spring 2021

Walid Chaya

Apr 15, 2021

MENASA Actors Diversity Initiative Virtual Open Call For Film & Television Spring 2021

MENASA actors perform a monologue online for a panel of TV & film VIPs in our next open call diversity initiative, free for performers.