PRICE
$170.00
DAY
Saturday
DATE
1st April
TIME
10:00am - 2:00pm
COURSE OUTLINE:
In this teens only Casting Workshop you will train your audition technique, building confidence in front of the camera and practicing your audition process. You will perform a scene for Thea, and work directly with her as she gives you direction and feedback on your scene, before you work through the scene again. Just like in an audition room. The workshop will end with a Q&A where Thea will provide invaluable insight into casting in the T.V. and Film industry. Thea will answer any questions you have about the industry, giving you the very best tips to enhance your opportunities as an actor in the entertainment industry.
This Workshop has Limited Spaces! Registration details below.
Founder of McLeod Casting,Thea McLeod is one of Australia’s most prominent casting directors with a wide breadth of work ranging from international films to television, Thea has a passion for discovering and nurturing the next generation of A-list actors from Australia and beyond. Thea spent eleven years in the UK where she was both an actress and a casting director, gaining much experience on an international level for film, television, and commercials.
Known for her work as the resident Casting Director for Neighbours for the last twelve years, which will resume shooting this year, Thea is also a seasoned Film & TV Casting Director. Over the last twelve years, while casting Neighbours full time, she has cast a whopping TWELVE Feature Film/TV series. Her most recent project is the new TV Series Riptide! Her other recent credits include “Measure 4 Measure”, a film adaptation of Shakespeare's classic starring Hugo Weaving (which she executive produced as well) and the brand new Drama Series 'Lie With Me' which Aired 2021 in the UK to 3.5 million viewers.
Check out the full list of Thea's credits below.
We're excited to see what Thea will announce next, take advantage of this opportunity to work with Thea in the room! She will also be able to answer your questions on the casting process, how to approach Casting Directors if you don’t have an agent, and the best way to make an impact with your self tape.
Thea’s approach to casting is fun, positive and welcoming - you will feel comfortable to be yourself and show your best work in this Neighbours Casting Workshop!
PREPARATION:
We will send you a scene 5 to 7 days prior to class commencement. Please ensure you have learnt this scene - treat this like an audition!
Please note: This workshop is open to actors aged 12 - 17! If you do not fall within this age range but think you are suitable please call us on 1300 949 570.
About Thea:
Founder of McLeod Casting,Thea McLeod is one of Australia’s most prominent casting directors with a wide breadth of work ranging from international films to television, Thea has a passion for discovering and nurturing the next generation of A list actors from Australia and beyond. Thea spent eleven years in the UK where she was both an actress and a casting director, gaining much experience on an international level for film, television, and commercials.Thea enjoys her twelfth year as the resident casting director for the iconic Australian TV show “Neighbours” which will sadly rest from June 2022.
Most recently Thea cast “Lie With Me” (Channel 10 & UK Channel 5) which Aired 2021 in the UK to 3.5 million viewers her other TV credits include the highly acclaimed “Better Man” for the SBS network, the controversial telemovie “Schapelle” for Channel Nine, and “UnderBelly Files: The Man That Got Away” for Screentime, which was a part of the highly successful crime series Underbelly plus “City Homicide” for The Seven Network & “What ever happened to that guy” for Foxtel. As well as many successful Australian Feature films including “Pawno”, “Spin Out”, “Emo The Musical”, ‘Summer Coda”, “Blinder”, “What if it Works”, “The Menkoff Method” plus the Netflix Original feature Film “Measure for Measure ” which she also produced.
