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

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

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

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.

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

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...

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

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

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

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

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

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

Studio For Performing Arts LA is the WINNER of the Regional 2021 BroadwayWorld Awards "Best Special Event" for our 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's work in broadening diversity in Hollywood featured in Celeb Mix.

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

Walid Chaya's Diversity Program Featured in NetNewsLedger

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

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