Hybrid: On-Camera COMMERCIAL IMPROV with Stacy Gallo, CD, Stacy Gallo Casting - 3 Week Online / In Person Class + AGENT SHOWCASE

Tuesday, January 14, 2025, 11am ET / 8am PT

Don't miss this new hybrid (on-camera and in person) class! 

Working with TOP Commercial CD Stacy Gallo, you'll fine tune your on-camera-commercial audition skills in a fun and relaxed environment.

Many students from her previous classes have been called in and BOOKED National network spots as well as been signed with TOP NY Agencies!

EVENT OVERVIEW:

The 3-week class is recommended for actors who feel comfortable reading commercial copy, are freelancing, getting sent out, or should be sent out for commercials. Most commercials these days require that an actor can improvise within that commercial, and we will work on taking a script and learning how to make it your own.

Week One / Zoom: You will learn how to quickly interpret commercial scripts and bring out the best delivery you can. You will also be taught skills on how to feel and look comfortable in front of the camera and how to use improvisation to help enhance your performance. 

Week Two / Zoom: You will have scripts from the previous class to prepare for the following week's Showcase.

Week Three / In Person: Present your work in person with Stacy in the room, to two popular NY Commercial Agents: Doug Kesten (Brady, Brannon & Rich Talent - BBR) and Maura Maloney (CESD)

Weeks 1 and 2 will be on Zoom.

Please note that your final class (week 3) will be in person class at:

Pearl Studios NYC

You will be emailed your assigned studio the morning of your event.

Pearl Studios has two addresses:

500 8th Avenue, 3rd and 4th floors
and across the street
519 8th Avenue, 12th floor
(between 35th and 36th)

All studios labeled with numbers are at 500 8th Avenue, 3rd and 4th floors.
All studios labeled with letters are at 519 8th Avenue, 12th floor.

WHAT TO PREPARE:

Commercial Copy will be provided before the first class.

Please follow the procedures listed below:

• Please update your headshot and fill out the MY INFO section of your AC account upon registration.

• The room will be open 30 minutes before the event is scheduled to start. Please arrive at least 10 MINUTES before your event begins as your host will give important information about the event at this time.

• 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 one hour before the event, please reach out to registration@actorsconnection.com.

Additional Information:

Our online office hours are 9am-6pm Monday-Friday

If you have an emergency for a class you are participating in outside of these hours, please email help@actorsconnection.com and your host will be able to respond.

**No recording of any kind is permitted by participants during class.**

**Actors Connection classes and programming are for ADULTS (18+). Unless it is disclosed above, with permission, some teens (14+) are allowed to take adult programming. To inquire about getting permission, please send an email to: info@actorsconnection.com**

**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.**

TESTIMONIAL:

"I had an AWESOME 3-week Commercial Improv class with Casting Director Stacy Gallo, my first ever commercial experience! She was awesome, gave great notes, and was so lovely to work with as we prepared for a mini showcase in front of Commercial Agencies week-3. I worked with the notes Stacy gave and landed a Commercial Agent - Doug Kesten of KMR! A super exciting experience and a 10/10 recommendation for any actors interested in just having fun or interested in exploring the Commercial world!" - Greg Melly

Stacy Gallo

Stacy Gallo has a casting career that has spanned over 20 years. She was handpicked by Bryan Buckley to start his in-house casting department for Hungry Man Production Company. She led the department for 7 years, before starting her own casting company in 2008. Today, Stacy Gallo Casting is one of the premiere casting offices in New York City.

Stacy has been successful in casting a variety of projects, including many national network commercials for notable directors and clients. Some of her award-winning commercial spots include: New York Lottery "Little Bit of Luck”, Febreeze, and Careerbuilder.com’s Superbowl Campaign.

Additionally, she has cast lauded short films garnering nominations and awards from the AICP Next, Shots Awards, The One Show, and The Webby’s. 

Aside from casting, Stacy has also taught at various learning institutions, including The Upright Citizens Brigade Theater of Improvisation. Upon the closing of the former, Stacy has expanded her classes online. She along with Phil Cassese of Stewart Talent, have adapted their popular UCB class to fit an online format.

For Stacy, casting is not “just a job.” She truly loves what she does and her passion stems from her appreciation for actors. 

“I love actors and enjoy finding them the perfect role. In doing this, we make our clients happy as well. It’s a win-win!”

Follow this link to view more about Stacy Gallo Casting