Online FEATURE FILM/TV INTENSIVE with Meghan Rafferty, Casting Director, M&M Casting
Wednesday, September 23, 2020, 6:30pm ET / 3:30pm PT
This event is in the past.
Here's your opportunity to work with this TOP NY CD who is one of the most actor friendly CD's in the biz! Meghan has been casting films and television and teaching on-camera classes in New York City for 15 years.
You'll work with Meghan ONLINE in a group as she coaches you through your scene in a format that replicates her casting process. She'll provide you with constructive feedback along with on-camera audition must knows' that she feels are imperative to book roles on a professional level.
PLEASE NOTE: Once scenes have been distributed, if you LATE cancel, we may not be able to replace you.
What to Prepare:
For this online intensive, Meghan will select sides for you to prepare based on your headshot and fully completed MY INFO section in your AC account.
Assignments will be emailed 1-3 days in advance.
Please follow the procedures listed below:
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Please update your headshot and fill out the MY INFO section of your AC account upon registration.
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Arrive at least 10 MINUTES before your event is slated to start. Your host will give important information about the event at this time.
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Instructions and the ZOOM link for access to this online event will be emailed to you in advance. If you have not received the link by 12pm (EST) the day-of the event, please reach out to registration@actorsconnection.com at least one hour PRIOR to the start of class.
**No recording of any kind is permitted by participants during class.**
**Please keep in mind that all programs at Actors Connection are for educational and professional development purposes. Participating in any class or event is not a promise of employment.**
Meghan Rafferty
Meghan is a casting director and actor who, over the past 18 years has worked with some of the most respected directors, writers and producers in the television and film industry.
She's working on a series for Amazon titled THE BETTER SISTER with Jessica Beil and Elizabeth Bank, shooting in New York.
Some past projects include: I Feel Pretty, The Scrapper, Paint, Antarctica, Team
Marco, Centigrade, Lez Bomb (winner of the Bentonville Film Festival), American..ish, season 1 of Falling Water for NBC/Universal, the Cannes Film Festival GoldenLion award winner for web-series Lily -vs- Margo and Saving Grace starring Ann Dowd.
Past casting director projects include: Paterson directed by Jim Jarmusch, and the
pilot episode and season 1 of the HBO series The Leftovers. Some associate
casting director credits include: Woody Allen’s Café Society, The Wolf of Wall
Street, Hugo, Shutter Island, the pilot episode of Boardwalk Empire and Extremely
Loud & Incredibly Close. Meghan also has a passion for teaching, and has taught
hundreds of on-camera classes in and around New York City and at numerous
universities and colleges across the county. Meghan received her BFA in acting
from Adelphi University and an MFA degree from the FSU/Asolo Theatre
Conservatory.
When she is not casting or teaching, Meghan continues to pursue her first love,
acting. Being an actor has enriched her career as a casting director and visa
versa. She knows first hand the challenges and frustrations that come with
pursuing a career in this very competitive business. This career combination
allows her to share personal experiences with her students from both
perspectives. Meghan’s combination of assertiveness, warmth and humor enables
her to get the best out of actors. When an actor is relaxed, comfortable and having
fun, the audition results are inevitably more positive.
Meets
Wednesday, September 23, 2020 | 6:30 pm |
The following disclaimer is provided specifically at the request of and in accordance with SAG/AFTRA: Seminars or classes are for educational purposes only and will not secure or provide opportunity for employment in the field or representation by an agent or casting director.