Bernadette McBrinn serves as Associate Casting Director at one of New York City's most prolific and active film and television casting offices, working alongside Candice Alustiza. Her professional credits showcase work on prestigious projects, including the acclaimed Amazon Prime series "Mr and Mrs Smith," (created by and starring Donald Glover), the AppleTV+ anthology series "Extrapolations," the limited series "Lady in the Lake," (featuring Natalie Portman on Amazon Prime), and the feature film "Imaginary Friends," (written and directed by John Krasinski for Paramount). She is also actively developing three additional undisclosed episodic projects for major streaming and cable networks.
Workshop Overview:
This online intensive replicates authentic real-world film and television audition conditions, providing invaluable insider guidance to enhance your booking potential and professional standing. The experience begins with an informative question and answer session, followed by your performance of a prepared scene with a professional reader, recorded on camera, and presented to the group. Be prepared to receive actionable feedback and direction for scene adjustments.
The host opens the virtual room at least 30 minutes before the official class start time, welcoming early arrivals to rehearse their scene with the provided reader before the group session begins.
Bernadette actively seeks fresh talent across all demographic categories, ethnicities, and ages (applicants must be 16 years or older).
Scene Preparation Requirements:
Select a scene of your choice not exceeding two minutes in length that effectively showcases your strengths as a performer. If you do not have a personal scene, access the General Sides database through your Actors Connection account after registration to select an appropriate scene.
Email your chosen scene as an attachment to [email protected], with the file labeled "YourName_CHARACTER," by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on the day immediately preceding the event.
This course is available for "remote" learning and will be available to anyone with access to an internet device with a microphone (this includes most models of computers, tablets). Classes will take place with a "Live" instructor at the date/times listed below.
Upon registration, the instructor will send along additional information about how to log-on and participate in the class.
School Notes: Class end time will vary depending on the number of actors and the scenes that are assigned. Registrants are advised to budget extra time, as class time may run over.
