August 5, 2012

CASTING DIRECTOR WORKSHOP OWNERS - Today our guest's are: Ayumi Iizuka and Doug Morency. They are the co-owners of Connect Studios LA, previously known as the popular, Signature Studios LA, started by Lynn Milano in 2004. Connect Studios LA continues the legacy by providing one of the best actor-run casting director workshops and agent showcases in Los Angeles. Connect Studios LA is a welcoming space of quality actors learning and networking with casting professionals in a clean, respectful and supportive environment. All of the actors are auditioned to ensure a consistent quality of performer. The new location, less than a mile away from the old Signature Studios, not only recreates the same warm, supportive environment as the original, but also has lots of free parking and free drinks and snacks for everyone. You can find photographs of the original actor's signatures that were signed on the walls on the new walls as an homage to the spirit of what Lynn Milano created in 2004. Check the website for the schedule of top casting director workshops available and come on down. DISCUSSION TOPICS: What are casting director workshops and why are they so very important to an actor's career? What are casting directors pet peeves about actors? How much money should you have before the move to LA? What kind of job do you take that fits your audition schedule? How do you pick the right headshot photographer? CONNECT STUDIOS LA WEBSITE: connectstudiosla.com