In Person: 2 Week THEATER Class with PLAYWRIGHTS HORIZONS Lisa Donadio, Casting Director

Tuesday, February 4, 2025, 6:30pm ET / 3:30pm PT

REGISTER NOW for this in person 2 WEEK theater class with this Casting Director for Playwrights Horizons, one of the most highly respected Off-Broadway Theaters in New York City.

Lisa will have received your headshots ahead of time and "cast" each actor in a theater scene, which you will be sent via email 1-2 days in advance.

The night will start off with a Q&A, and then you will read your sides with a reader.

Be prepared for awesome feedback and training that will impact your auditions immediately.

In the second week, you'll be paired with a scene partner from class to perform different material assigned by Lisa. You will get to work on two plays in her class!

Casting for over 10 years with Alaine Alldaffer at Playwrights Horizons, Lisa's credits include: The Flick (PH and Barrow Street), Clybourne Park (B'way and PH), Heroes of the Fourth Turning, A Strange Loop, Dance Nation, The Treasurer, Familiar, Hir, The Christians, Detroit, Circle, Mirror, Transformation, Stage Kiss, Mr. Burns: A Post-Electric Play, Rapture Blister Burn, Present Laughter with Victor Garber for The Huntington Theatre and Roundabout.

Lisa is always interested in meeting trained actors of all types-all ethnicities-all ages (18+) for their many projects.

Lisa is interested in seeing committed actors looking for honest and constructive feedback.

***Actors Connection provides readers for all events.

Please note that this in person class will be 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:

For this class, Lisa will select sides for you to prepare based on your headshot and fully completed MY INFO section in your AC account. IN ADDITION: Please bring TWO HARD COPIES of your scene - one highlighted FOR THE READER.
Assignments will be emailed at least 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.

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.**

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**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.**

Lisa Donadio

Casting for over 10 years with Alaine Alldaffer at Playwrights Horizons, Lisa's credits include: The Flick (PH and Barrow Street), Clybourne Park (B'way and PH), Heroes of the Fourth Turning, A Strange Loop, Dance Nation, The Treasurer, Familiar, Hir, The Christians, Detroit, Circle, Mirror, Transformation, Stage Kiss, Mr. Burns: A Post-Electric Play, Rapture Blister Burn, Present Laughter with Victor Garber for The Huntington Theatre and Roundabout.

TV credits include: Knights of Prosperity aka Let's Rob Mick Jagger (ABC).

Other theaters include: Huntington Theatre, Hartford Stage, Seattle Rep, ACT in San Francisco, Berkeley Rep, Alley Theatre, Arena in DC.

Festivals include: Williamstown and Humana.

Casting Director credits include: Villa at The Play Company, Smart People, Bright Half Life, Matt and Ben, Cry It Out, The Royale for the Kitchen Theatre.