Shaan Sharma, working actor, veteran commercial casting session director, acting coach, Backstage contributor, and SAG-AFTRA Conservatory Committee member, will be sharing game-changing information with a limited number of members on how to pursue a commercial and on-camera acting career. This workshop will cover topics such as the huge differences between auditioning and casting for the theatrical and commercial sides of the business, training and development, having a support network, nervousness and confidence, the entire process of casting through booking, online casting services, headshots, reels, branding, marketing, representation and much more.
Sharma will expand upon his “4 Steps to Becoming a Working Actor” and “The 4 Pillars of a Joyful Acting Journey.” To supplement this information, he will provide a FREE PDF copy of his book, Commercial Acting in L.A.: A Session Director’s Guide, as a gift to all attendees.
Due to mature language, this event is recommended for adults only.
When: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Saturday, November 10
Where: Dallas-Fort Worth Local Office
15110 Dallas Parkway, Suite 440, Dallas 75248
(NE corner of Beltline and Tollway in Bank of America Building)
How Much: FREE for Conservatory members; $35 for those not already paid for ProACT, Houston Conservatory or Austin Actors Conservatory. Cash or check only at the door.
Limited number of seats. Lunch provided.
RSVP Required: Email DallasRSVP@sagaftra.org . Please include your name and member ID.
Questions: 214-363-8300
This workshop is only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing. Unfortunately, no guests allowed. 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.