Zoom: 2-Week TV/Film Online Class with BRIANA DUNLAY CSA, Associate Casting Director, Hart Casting / Gayle Keller Casting

Monday, January 27, 2025, 6:30pm ET / 3:30pm PT

Price: $179.00

Always busy with casting, Briana'a recent credits include HBO's White Lotus S3 and HBO MAX's THE GIRLS ON THE BUS.

Other recent credits include Broadway's GREY HOUSE starring Laurie Metcalf, Showtimes' ZIWE, Comedy Central/Paramount +'s INSIDE AMY SCHUMER, season 4 of FX's WHAT WE DO IN THE SHADOWS, The Universal/Apatow Productions' Film BROS, written and starring Billy Eichner, Hulu's LIFE & BETH, written and starring Amy Schumer.

Her 2-week online class will replicate the "real world" television/film audition process and give you insider industry tips to help you book!

She's interested in meeting new talent - all types - all ethnicities - all ages (18+).

EVENT OVERVIEW:

In your first week, you'll bring in a 1-2 minute scene of your choice to work on.

In your second week, you'll work on a scene assigned to you by Briana (assignments will be sent at least 24 hours in advance).

You'll start off with an informative Q&A, followed by your presentation of the scene with a reader on-camera in a group. Be prepared to take feedback and adjustments.

***Actors Connection provides readers for all events.

WHAT TO PREPARE:

For the first class please bring in your own scene of choice (no more than 2 minutes in length) that you feel best showcases your strengths as an actor. If you do not have your own scene, you can select a scene from the General Sides database (link located in your Actors Connection account upon registration).

Please email jess@actorsconnection.com your scene choice AS AN ATTACHMENT (file should be labeled YourName_CHARACTER) by 5pm (EST) the DAY BEFORE the event.

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.**

Briana Dunlay

Briana is an Associate Casting Director/Freelance Casting Director in New York. 

Her recent credits include HBO's White Lotus S3, Broadway's GREY HOUSE starring Laurie Metcalf, MAX's THE GIRLS ON THE BUS, Showtimes' ZIWE, Pamela Adlon and Ilana Glazer's BABES, Julio Torres' PROBLEMISTA, MARVIN IS SORRY (SXSW), Comedy Central/Paramount +'s INSIDE AMY SCHUMER, season 4 of FX's WHAT WE DO IN THE SHADOWS, The Universal/Apatow Productions' Film BROS, written and starring Billy Eichner, Hulu's LIFE & BETH, written and starring Amy Schumer, Amazon & Annapurna's HOT PINK, The film WEREWOLVES WITHIN directed by Josh Ruben; season 1 and 2 of HBO's BETTY, based on Crystal Moselle's film SKATE KITCHEN; AMC's DISPATCHES FROM ELSEWHERE starring Jason Segel, Sally Field, Richard E. Grant, and Andre Benjamin; The Iliza Shlesinger's sketch series for Netflix; Judd Apatow's KING OF STATEN ISLAND starring Pete Davidson; HUSTLERS starring Jennifer Lopez, Constance Wu, and Cardi B. Other credits include Marvel/Netflix's JESSICA JONES and IRON FIST; HBO/Cinemax's WARRIOR; THE BOONDOCK SAINTS ORIGINS Pilot. 
 
Briana also works as a freelance casting director where she has cast a variety of shorts and commercials. Her full-length feature THIS CLOSENESS recently premiered at SXSW. 
 
Briana has worked with Meredith Tucker Casting, Erica Hart Casting, Gayle Keller Casting, Julie Schubert Casting, and Caparelliotis Casting.

Meets

Monday, January 27, 20256:30 pm
Monday, February 3, 20256:30 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.