IN PERSON: Actors Evening - "The Casting Landscape Post Covid”
Deadline to RSVP is May 27 at 12 noon PT.
Location: Los Angeles Film School, Main Theater
6363 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028
Description:
Join us for Actors Evening with Lee Garlington - "The Casting Landscape Post Covid!”
An opportunity to discuss with Suzanne Goddard Smythe, Sandi Logan, and Seth Yanklewitz details and insights about casting and booking theatrical jobs in the current hybrid world we live in.
Sandi Logan has been a Casting Director for almost 30 years, working on television pilots and series, reality shows, short films which have toured the festivals, and is currently working on a feature. She was nominated for an Emmy for Best Casting of a Comedy Series for “Monk.” She was the in-house Casting Director for the Falcon Theatre (now the Garry Marshall Theatre) for many years, casting over 20 projects, including the LA workshop of “Pretty Woman” prior to its move to Broadway. She spent 8 years of her career as the Vice President of Casting at both ABC Network and ABC Studios. Sandi received her Bachelor’s degree in Theatre (with an emphasis in Directing) from UC San Diego and has taught and lectured at various drama schools around the country.
Suzanne Goddard-Smythe is a casting director most recently known for RAVEN’S HOME (Daytime Emmy nominated), THAT GIRL LAY LAY, SCHOOL OF ROCK (two- time Artios winner), Netflix’s NO GOOD NICK, DETROIT: Become Human, HEATHER’S: The Musical (L.A. and Off Broadway), SYFY’s Warehouse 13, among many others television series and films. Suzanne is currently working with Quantic Dream on STAR WARS ECLIPSE.
Seth Yanklewitz is known for casting The Hangover (2009), New Girl (2011) and Billy the Kid (2022). Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy. 3 wins & 5 nominations total.
Parking: Limited street parking is available. Members are welcome to park at the Los Angeles Film School parking lot on Ivar Ave and Sunset Blvd. However, please note parking costs $15 due to the duration of the class.
We encourage attendees to carpool, use Uber/Lyft, or use public transportation.
Questions? Please email conservatory@sagaftra.org.
This workshop is only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing. Unfortunately, no guests allowed. All performers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian. 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.
Please note that ADA requests must be received 48 business hours before the start of the event.