HOLLYWOOD’S MASTER OF TRANSFORMATION:
A FREE TALK WITH THE EXTRAORDINARY DOUG JONES!
SEPTEMBER 12TH / 11AM PT
Actors, The man behind some of cinema's most unforgettable characters is coming to Creative Acting Studios!
From The Shape of Water, Pan's Labyrinth, Hellboy, Star Trek: Discovery, and Hocus Pocus to name a few, Doug Jones has built one of Hollywood's most extraordinary careers!
Join us as Doug shares stories from working with Guillermo del Toro, the art of transformation, surviving and thriving in Hollywood, and invaluable advice for actors at every stage of their journey.
Doug will take us behind the scenes of his remarkable career, sharing how he built a lasting career in Hollywood by embracing what made him different. He'll discuss auditioning, collaborating with visionary directors like Guillermo del Toro, creating unforgettable characters, longevity in the industry, and the mindset every actor needs to succeed.
Whether you're just starting out or are a seasoned professional, this is an opportunity to hear honest advice, career insights, and stories from one of the most respected, celebrated character actors, Doug Jones!
WHEN : September 12th / 11 am PST
WHERE : ZOOM.
TICKETS : FREE!
SELF-TAPE WORKSHOP WITH RENOWNED CASTING DIRECTOR MARIBETH FOX!
AUG 20TH / 11AM PT.
Connect with acclaimed cd Maribeth Fox and elevate your self-tape game!
This is an opportunity to work directly with one of the industry’s most respected casting professionals and receive personalized feedback on your self-tape technique.
Submission Deadline:
Actors must submit a self-tape no longer than 2.5 minutes.
Maribeth Fox recently launched her own casting company after 16 incredible years with Laura Rosenthal Casting. She has collaborated with an array of visionary filmmakers and talent, including Todd Haynes, Paolo Sorrentino, Mindy Kaling, Joachim Trier, and Lisa Cholodenko.
Some of her most notable projects include:
A Quiet Place
Bottoms
Olive Kitteridge and Mildred Pierce (HBO)
Wonderstruck
A Different Man (Killer Films & A24)
Sundance favorites Late Night and Brittany Runs a Marathon
Her recent credits include Lone Wolf starring Bryan Cranston and Lily Gladstone, New Years Rev (produced by Green Day and Live Nation), and the upcoming The Family McMullen with Ed Burns.
WHEN : AUGUST 20TH / 11 am PST
WHERE : ZOOM.
TICKETS : $55
OBSERVE : $20
CASTING DIRECTOR MADDALENA ZUPPETTA, CSA
AUGUST 21 ST / 11AM
Maddalena Zuppetta, known for her keen eye for grounded, emotionally nuanced performances, has cast for many exciting film and television projects across some of the world's leading studios and streaming platforms, including Netflix, Sony Pictures, Amazon, HBO, and Paramount. We are thrilled to welcome her to Creative Acting Studios for this exclusive online workshop! Please email your chosen scene (maximum 2 pages) to : sonya@creativeactingstudios.com
Please label the scene with your full name and let us know which role you are reading for.
We will be providing a wonderful reader for you!
During the workshop, actors will perform their scene, receive personalized feedback and adjustments from Maddalena. There will also be an industry Q&A, where Maddalena will share her insights into today's casting process and answer your questions.
BIO : Maddalena Zuppetta is an LA based CD with over ten years of experience in film, television, and streaming.
Her credits span a range of genres from prestige drama to genre-bending comedy including Fallout (Amazon), Westworld (HBO), BEEF (Netflix), Den of Thieves 2: Pantera (Lionsgate), and Zack Snyder's Army of the Dead (Netflix). She has worked alongside leading casting offices such as Automatic Sweat, Betty Mae, Jeanie Bacharach Casting, and Jeff Greenberg Casting, and brings a strong sense of story, character, and tone to every project she joins.
Maddalena is a member of CSA and Teamsters Local 399, and a graduate of USC's School of Cinematic Arts. She is passionate about actor advocacy, mentorship, and discovering talent whose performances expand the emotional language of a story.
WHEN AUGUST 21 / 11 am PST
WHERE : ZOOM.
TICKETS : $60
OBSERVE : $25
THE ART OF THE DAYTIME AUDITION WITH CD
RACHEL ROSE OGINSKY
AUGUST 22
For the first time, Creative Acting Studios is proud to present an exclusive workshop dedicated to the world of Daytime Television!
Join Rachel Rose Oginsky, Casting Associate for an Emmy Award-winning daytime drama, where she has worked on more than 460 episodes.
Before joining the series, Rachel built an impressive casting career on acclaimed productions including Suits, Masters of Sex, Scream Queens, Fairly Legal, Men at Work, and State of Georgia.
Her experience across both primetime and daytime television gives actors a unique understanding of what casting professionals are looking for in today's industry.
In this interactive workshop, actors will perform daytime scenes assigned by Rachel and receive personalized feedback while learning the unique style and pacing of auditioning for daytime television. Rachel will share valuable insights into approaching daytime material, making strong choices, and delivering performances that stand out in the casting room.
Upon booking your spot, please forward your headshot and resume to sonya@creativeactingstudios.com
Originally from Michigan, Rachel developed her passion for the entertainment industry in high school, where she hosted her own radio show, produced a cable access television show, and performed in a selective theatre program. She is also a graduate of the film school at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh.
Don't miss this rare opportunity to learn directly from a casting office behind one of television's longest-running, Emmy Award-winning daytime dramas.
WHEN AUGUST 22 / 11 am PST
WHERE : ZOOM.
TICKETS : $55
OBSERVE : $25
CD Mia Cusumano
Online Assigned Scene Workshop!
AUGUST 27th | 11:00 AM PT
Join award-winning casting director Mia Cusumano, CSA, for an intimate online assigned scene workshop.
Mia is an Artios Award-winning casting director whose impressive credits span critically acclaimed film and television. She won the Artios Award for The Trial of the Chicago 7 and has cast projects including Snowpiercer, The Better Sister, Ramy, The Leftovers, She Said, Paterson, She Said, Paterson, and many acclaimed independent films. With over two decades of casting experience, Mia has earned a reputation for championing exceptional talent and helping actors deliver their strongest work.
This interactive workshop gives actors the opportunity to perform a scene assigned by Mia and receive personalized, constructive feedback. Observers are also welcome and will gain valuable insight into the casting process, audition technique, and what makes a performance stand out.
Please send your headshot and résumé upon booking a participant slot to sonya@creativeactingstudios.com
WHERE : ZOOM.
WHEN 27TH / 11AM PT
TICKETS : $55 Participation / $20 Observe
ABOUT CAS
CAS is here to nurture and to empower the actor, to give clear guidance and honest encouragement while placing an emphasis on the craft of acting. We aim to inspire, challenge and support the actors to be effective storytellers.
A UNIQUE PLATFORM FOR ACTORS
Creative Acting Studios is a premier online community of renowned casting directors and industry professionals from Los Angeles. We offer personalized, dynamic, and immersive masterclasses, workshops, and talks, providing actors worldwide with exceptional training and invaluable industry insights and connections.
