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Casting Director Lisa Zambetti's Podcast Discusses "Simulated Sex & Actors Right To Consent"
Casting Director Lisa Zambetti discusses "Simulated Sex On Screen & Actors Right To Consent" in her podcast KILLER CASTING, episode 014.
Apr 20, 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.
Apr 15, 2021


Melissa Carvajal has a CALLBACK for a SAG National Commercial!
Melissa Carvajal was invited to audition for a SAG national commercial, then received a CALLBACK, after participating in our event!
Mar 29, 2021


ABC’s of Pilot Season Showcase Premieres with 7 TV & Film VIP’s
7 VIP’s were our special guests at our “ABC’s of Pilot Season Prep” masterclass this week and gave on-the-spot feedback to our actors!
Mar 27, 2021


Hello from The Active Actor™ Pilot Season 2021 Los Angeles Showcase!
Meet the Pilot Season actors I mentor through my program: The Active Actor: Elevate Your Craft & Career™ at Studio For Performing Arts LA!!
Mar 19, 2021


Walid Chaya Chats With VIP’s Denise Simon, CD Zora DeHorter & Manager Loren Albento On Clubhouse App
Clubhouse app chat with Denise Simon (NYC) & Walid Chaya (LA), expert coaches with celebrity clients on major TV shows, films and Broadway.
Mar 12, 2021


Rosalie Joseph, Casting Director (Guest Bio)
Rosalie Josephis known for The Blue Lagoon (1980), and The Godfather Part III (1990). Rosalie's other casting credits include Lez Bomb...
Mar 8, 2021


April Webster, Casting Director, April Webster Casting (Guest Bio)
April Webster, Casting Director, April Webster Casting (Guest Bio). Shei is an award winning casting director based in LA, California.
Mar 1, 2021


Angela Mickey, Casting Director, Liz Lewis Casting Partners (Guest Bio)
Angela Mickey, Casting Director, Liz Lewis Casting Partners (Guest Bio).
She is known for The Girl Who Left Home (2020).
Feb 28, 2021


Breaking News! “Los Angeles Acting Studio Training Mentorship Casting & Agent Showcase Premiered”
A new actor training and mentorship program has been launched by Walid Chaya called The Active Actor™ as featured in NBC, CBS, FOX and more!
Feb 6, 2021


Thomas Sullivan, Casting Director, Thomas Sullivan Casting (Guest Bio)
Thomas Sullivan is an Artios award-winning Casting Director known for his casting of the Oscar-winning best picture 'Green Book’.
Feb 1, 2021


FREE! Virtual Q&A with Brandon Henry Rodriguez, CSA, Casting Director & Owner of BHR Casting
RSVP for a FREE Virtual Q&A with Casting Director Brandon Henry Rodriguez, CSA and hosted by Walid Chaya - link in profile! Get an inside...
Jan 25, 2021


TV Pilot Season Virtual Masterclass with Casting Director & Producer Ani Avetyan
Level up your acting skills with LA Casting Director & Producer Ani Avetyan in this virtual masterclass! Get ready to book TV pilots...
Jan 20, 2021


ABC's of Pilot Season with 7 Casting Directors, Agents & Managers + Prep with Walid
7 CASTING DIRECTORS, AGENTS & MANAGERS: ★ Pamela Staton, Casting Director (IMDb) ★ Karen Ryan, Casting Director (IMDb) ★ Cindy...
Jan 17, 2021


Film Virtual Masterclass with Casting Director Thomas Sullivan
Level up your acting skills with LA Casting Director Thomas Sullivan in this virtual masterclass! Thomas is known for his work on Green...
Jan 12, 2021


FREE! "Pilot Season Secrets" Virtual Q&A with CD/Producer Ani Avetyan & Walid Chaya
Casting Director/Producer Ani Avetyan joins Walid to share insider secrets and opportunities many actors miss during Pilot Season, the busiest time of the year for actors, and a checklist to get seen as the industry jumpstarts 2021 casting and production. Discover how auditioning for a pilot can be different than other routines, new ways to connect with casting, when it's a good time to find an agent and how, and more insider secrets. Ani is known for casting 14 years of TNT
Jan 6, 2021


Film/TV Virtual Masterclass with Casting Director Zora DeHorter
Level up your acting skills with LA Casting Director Zora DeHorter CSA in this virtual masterclass! Zora is known for casting Sacha Baron...
Jan 4, 2021


M'Saada Nia, Casting Director (Guest Bio)
M'Saada Nia is known for her work on Would You Rather (2012), A Wrinkle in Time (2018) and Selma (2014). With over 150+ credits and...
Dec 30, 2020


FREE! "Audition Evolution" with Casting Director Zora DeHorter CSA & Walid Chaya
Casting Director Zora DeHorter joins Walid to discuss the evolution of auditions with self-taping and virtual sessions on the rise. Get caught up on the latest trends in casting and learn to prepare for Pilot Season in the new normal. Zora is a leader in the world of casting and she is actively adjusting to digital formats while working on several projects during the pandemic. She brings honest and current advice to actors and covers everything from A-uditions to Z-oom! You
Dec 18, 2020


Karen Ryan, Casting Director/Owner, Canvas Casting (Guest Bio)
Karen Ryan is a casting director and actress, known for Rush Hour 3 (2007), Detention (2011) and Mercy Christmas (2017). From its core...
Dec 7, 2020
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