Barbara Kerford got called in for a role on Days of Our Lives AND Cold Case!
Ty Vincent went straight to producers - and BOOKED a role on Criminal Minds!!!
Katie Grant auditions for a co-star on HOUSE!
Nate Witty got called in for a Co-Star role on HOUSE!
Jen Albert auditioned for Juke Box Hero, Entourage, and Parks & Recreation!
Seth Caskey booked a role on The Event!
Jen Albert auditioned for The Close!
Lynndi Scott got called in for an audition for Enlightened!
Hymnson Chan got called in for a Guest Star for "The Good Guys" and 2 Co Star roles for "That Girl" MTV Pilot
Hymnson Chan got called in for a Supporting Role for the movie "Going Guido", and a lead role in "Battle Axe"!
Hymnson Chan got called in for co-starring roles on Eaglehart, Cougar Town, and House!
Kristen Alaniz got called in to audition for "Californication"
Please note: we release the following month's calendar on the 15th of each month (though occasionally we release a few workshops a little early!)- so the August workshops will be posted on July 15th, etc.
The Actor's Key offers acting classes and workshops with instructors in the entertainment industry for both young and adult actors. These workshops are a "key" for actors to get a leg up on the competition, and walk through the door to the next level of success! Think of the workshops as individual "tutoring sessions", where you work with someone who will help give you advice on improvement, and point you in the direction of bettering yourself as a professional actor.
The workshops are an excellent way for the seasoned veteran to further their career by getting in front of people with experience in what it takes to reach the next level, and learning from their expertise. Our workshops are intended to help actors learn, and fine tune the skills they have been learning in regular acting classes. Workshops ARE NOT auditions and ARE NOT a means of procuring employment.
The Actor's Key is unique because:
1. You are always working with a scene you choose ahead of time--you get to prepare and be spectacular in front of the instructor, so they can truly see what you are strongest at and help you figure out what you need to work on.
2. You read one on one with a reader--One of the best aspects of our workshops is that you are one on one, paired with a screened, skilled, professional actor who is your reader, and they're purely for YOUR benefit. Their goal is to make YOU look good, so that the instructor can accurately aid you with advice on becoming a stronger performer.
3. You get written feedback every time--invaluable for passing on to your representation so they can better guide you, and for your growth as an actor, so that you can improve your skill set in order to reach your professional goals.*
We highly recommend using these workshops synergistically with acting classes to gain a full, well-rounded education in the business of acting and the craft of performing.
Acting classes help you to learn how to be a good actor— casting director workshops aid you in honing those skills with the aid of professionals in the show business industry!
*If we ever have a deviation from this format, it will be listed in the casting director's BIO section, so please check! That is also where you will find sides instructions.
FAX: (866) 724-2710
LATE LINE: 818-846-0710 *please use when running late or needing directions. The machine at this number is ONLY checked just prior to workshops, while email is checked consistently seven days a week
Please note: You can either buy a bulk pack, and use those credits for workshops, or pay for workshops individually!
When you want to sign up OR CANCEL a workshop, you MUST do so through your account on this website. You may email us if you have questions, but even if you are beyond the cancellation period of 48 hours, please do cancel through your account. Instructions are in the Common Questions section if you are unsure of how to do this (and under How To Cancel in the main menu as well).
Our biggest rule is you MUST BE ON TIME. You do have a grace period but must arrive by the end of the Q&A (or 15 minutes into the workshop, whichever comes first). If you don't, and there is an actor on standby, we will give your spot away, and credit your account. If you know you will be late, leave a message on the "late line" at 818-846-0710 (this is ONLY checked before the workshop- please be VERY clear as you speak so we can understand you- but realize it is at the instructors discretion if they will see you. Most workshops run about 3 hours or less- but some DO run over when an instructor is taking a lot of time with the actors, so please plan accordingly. We do NOT issue credits because you decide to leave a workshop that you think is running long. We respect your decision, but we can not be issuing credits for teachers wanting to spend extra time with our students!
If you need to go early, you are allowed to request it ahead of time three times per calendar year. YOU MUST DO THIS BY EMAIL at least 24 hours ahead of time, and RECEIVE A CONFIRMATION EMAIL BACK. If you do not receive a confirmation, you are not guaranteed the early spot.