Zoom: 2 Week TELEVISION/FILM Online Class with Alan Scott Neal, Casting Associate

Thursday, January 30, 2025, 7pm ET / 4pm PT

Here's your chance to work with this top casting director who casts for both film and TV.

Alan has recently been a part of the casting teams for HBO'S THE SYMPATHIZER starring Robert Downey Jr, HBO'S THE IDOL starring The Weeknd and Lily-Rose Depp, HBO's THE REHEARSAL starring Nathan Fielder as well as the upcoming A24 feature film MARTY SUPREME starring Timothy Chalamet and Gwenyth Paltrow and the Showtime series THE CURSE starring Emma Stone.

Previous projects include HBO'S "EUPHORIA", A24'S UNCUT GEMS starring Adam Sandler for A24, Mike Mills’s film C’MON C’MON starring Joaquin Phoenix, the television shows MANIAC starring Emma Stone and Jonah Hill, and THE LOOMING TOWER starring Jeff Daniels, Tahar Rahim, Peter Sarsgaard and Bill Camp, and the film GREEN ROOM starring Patrick Stewart and Anton Yelchin and Luca Guadagnino's remake of SUSPIRIA starring Dakota Johnson and Tilda Swinton and Coralie Fargeat's (THE SUBSTANCE) feature film REVENGE.

This class is for adults and teens (13+).

Over two weeks, you'll work closely with Alan on sides he chooses for you from current and recent film and television projects. You'll work on all sizes and types of roles including guest stars and co-stars. 

During this time, Alan will give you valuable feedback, which will greatly improve your audition technique and help you to book more work.

Each class will start off with a virtual Q&A, followed by your presentation of a scene selected by Alan in advance (one hour episodic for week #1, and half-hour comedy for week #2).

Alan will work with each actor in a pre-read/simulated audition scenario, giving adjustments, feedback, suggestions and constructive criticism which will impact your approach toward audition material immediately.

The host will open the ‘room’ at least 30 minutes before the start of class. You’re welcome to arrive during this time to run your scene with the host.

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***PLEASE NOTE: Alan asks that students wait 6 months before repeating his class.

***PLEASE NOTE: Alan busy casting schedule can be hectic and sometimes he has to change class dates due to meetings, last minute casting etc.
 

WHAT TO PREPARE:

For each class, Alan will select sides for you to prepare based on your headshot and fully completed MY INFO section in your AC account - (one hour episodic for week #1, and half-hour comedy for week #2).

Assignments will be emailed at least 12-24 hours in advance.

Payment:
Payment is due at the time of registration.
We only take American Express, Visa, MasterCard and Discover online.
At checkout, we also offer Buy Now / Pay Later with AfterPay.
Pay in 4, interest free payments. (free when you pay on-time)

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.**

Alan Scott Neal

Alan Scott Neal is a freelance casting professional based in NYC.  He has recently been a part of the casting teams for HBO'S THE SYMPATHIZER starring Robert Downey Jr, HBO'S THE IDOL starring The Weeknd and Lily-Rose Depp, HBO's THE REHEARSAL starring Nathan Fielder as well as the upcoming A24 feature film MARTY SUPREME starring Timothy Chalamet and Gwenyth Paltrow.

Previous projects include HBO'S "EUPHORIA", A24'S UNCUT GEMS starring Adam Sandler for A24, Mike Mills’s film C’MON C’MON starring Joaquin Phoenix, the television shows MANIAC starring Emma Stone and Jonah Hill, and THE LOOMING TOWER starring Jeff Daniels, Tahar Rahim, Peter Sarsgaard and Bill Camp, and the film GREEN ROOM starring Patrick Stewart and Anton Yelchin and Luca Guadagnino's remake of SUSPIRIA starring Dakota Johnson and Tilda Swinton and Coralie Fargeat's (THE SUBSTANCE) feature film REVENGE.

His feature film directorial debut LAST STRAW was recently released via Shout! Studios in select theaters, digital and VOD.

Follow this link to view his credits on IMDb