ADVANCED Television Audition Technique ON-CAMERA with Maria Higgins, Casting Director PLUS Showcase to Agents from Gersh, ICM and Innovative!

Wednesday, September 22, 2010, 7pm ET / 4pm PT

*** IN Pre-Production for 3 FEATURE FILMS ! ***

After rave reviews from her first 3 Week ADVANCED Class, AC is excited to have Maria back teaching this NEW audition technique class designed specifically for the ADVANCED actor with the opportunity to showcase your work to 3 Legit Agents. Maria brings years of casting experience to this class having most recently worked with an Emmy award winning office casting the 5th season of Rescue Me for F/X, the 3rd season of Damages for F/X, the hit Showtime series Nurse Jackie starring Edie Falco and the USA hit TV series White Collar. In addition, Maria recently completed casting 2 shorts, including the short film Cigarette Candy which is going to Cannes and won Best Narrative Short at SXSW. In 3 weeks, you'll enhance your on-camera audition technique specific to television as well as delving into the business side of what TRULY goes on before, during and after a casting session. Whether you're auditioning for an episodic or pilot, this class will teach you the things you need to know that can help you get the call-back and then book the job. The 1st week, you will have prepared a scene given to you in advance based on your headshot/resume submission. You will find out immediately if your materials "represent" what you are trying to market from a Casting Director's perspective. Maria 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. Week #2 you'll be working on a scene chosen for you based on your work in week one and the 3rd and final week you will be given the opportunity to chose one of the previous two scenes for a final work session and showcase to THREE LEGIT AGENTS. All 3 sessions are ON CAMERA. This class is an extraordinary opportunity to work with an amazing CD who has TONS of inside information and is ready to share it with you! Please upload your headshot and create a resume in your online account upon registration.

Maria Hubbard

Maria Hubbard is a NYC-based acting coach and teacher whose clients are booking roles in all mediums - from guest star, recurring and series regular roles in cable, streaming and network TV, as well as independent film and theater. She specializes in working with actors in all stages of their career - from audition prep to on-set acting coach, Maria encourages actors to be confident in their choices and provides insights so they can deliver their best work. She currently serves as an Adjunct with Pace Performing Arts Film & TV Program and is a frequent guest advisor with NYU Grad Acting.

Maria's experiences in casting - including her years at the FOX network, as well as her years as an independent casting director and casting associate - in addition to her years as an agent's assistant at The Gersh Agency, offer her a unique perspective that makes her a sought after guest lecturer at undergrad and MFA programs across the country.

 www.mhubbardcasting.com