Behind the Scene: Getting the Part!

Join the SAG-AFTRA Nashville Local for the conservatory workshop Behind the Scene: Getting the Part with casting director Kim Petrosky and talent agent Kim "Cookie" McCray. 

Learn and brush up on essential skills and tools needed to get your shot in front of top casting directors and agents. This workshop will unlock the secrets to successfully getting you the roles you always wanted and the business of casting with guidance from two of Nashville’s best in the industry. 

Kim and Cookie will cover:

• Deepen your understanding of the current state of the industry right now. 
   
• Differences between self-tape vs. in-person 
   
• Keeping your materials up to date 
   
• Navigating the virtual callback 
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• Actor relationships with casting directors and agents and what is the difference. 
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• The Difference between casting directors and agents. 

 

Kim Petrosky, CSA is an accomplished casting director with over 25 years of experience in the industry. With a tremendous portfolio of working on over 50 theatrically released films, Petrosky has lent her expertise to a wide range of projects, including the upcoming Nicole Kidman film "Holland, MI" as well as notable titles such as “The Help,” Elizabethtown,” “The Legend of Bagger Vance,” “Wild Rose,” “The Green Mile,” and “Red Right Hand” including many others. 

Kim "Cookie" McCray is an established casting agent with a diverse background in the entertainment industry. With over 15 years of experience in freelance film production, McCray has worked on high-profile projects such as “The Green Mile,” “Traffic,” “21 Grams,” “Elizabethtown,” “Country Strong,” and many others. Her credits include films, television shows, commercials, and music videos. The McCray Agency has represented actors in film, television commercials, music videos, industrials, and more. Many of her clients have gone on to secure roles in popular projects such as “Stranger Things,” “Homeland,” “Ozark,” “They Cloned Tyrone,” “The Resident,” and numerous others, including commercials, web spots, and industrials. 

Petrosky and McCray's extensive experience and industry knowledge have significantly impacted Tennessee's TV/Theatrical industry and beyond. 

Parking: Please use the front and back parking lot. On-street parking is also available. 

Questions? Reach out to nashville@sagaftra.org 

RSVP: Reservations are required. Please complete form below to RSVP. Please note that you must be logged in to RSVP. 

This event is only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing — no guests are allowed. Parents/guardians of performers under 18 years old are welcome. SAG-AFTRA members, please bring your membership card or digital card from the app (paid through October 31, 2024) for admittance.

This workshop is not intended to imply an endorsement of any individual or company by SAG-AFTRA. The information provided through the workshop is given for informational purposes and may not be a suitable substitute for the advice of other industry professionals. You should always use good judgment in these matters and should not act or refrain from acting based solely on information provided through the workshop.