'MAKING IT' ON STAGE AND SCREEN, CASTING SEMINAR

Are you an aspiring actor? Are you a parent of a talented youth? Want to know the inside scoop on how to make it in 'SHOW BIZ'? Or at least, how to start.   This informational session will answer all your questions - from the pros who know! 

Casting Director Jessica Kelly, who is currently casting "The Blacklist ," NBC's largest hit show of this season (starring James Spader ), will be part of a panel that will address current topics and share trade secrets that have been obtained from years of professional experience. Jessica began her career training at the Gateway Acting School, and assisted school director & founder Robin Joy Allan in the Gateway casting department.  This was her first foray into Casting.  Jessica was NY Casting for the pilot of  The Carrie Diaries starring Brendan Dooling, who plays Walt on the show. Mr. Dooling is planning to make a guest appearance on the Casting Seminar panel. Brendan is a Gateway Acting School alumni. 

The seminar will include a "Town Hall" style Q&A, in which topics covered will include:  auditioning, agents, managers, training, headshots, pitfalls, many roads to success, how the industry works, and other career related subjects.  There will then be an opportunity for performers to meet Jessica and submit a headshot and/or resume for future consideration.  Performers of all ages are welcome to this event. There is a $75.00 fee for performers. For young performers, under the age of 16, the required accompanying adult will pay a $25.00 fee.  If you do not have a picture and resume, you can bring a recent  snapshot. 

Hit Gateway's website. https://pacsc.org/online/makingit for full information and online ticketing.  Questions about the event- write artsoffice@gatewayplayhouse.org 

The Gateway, Performing Arts Center of Suffolk County, is a not for profit organization.