Directing Actors with Ted Brunetti

For directors, producers, writers, and performers, this seminar presents you with simple, clear tools that empower you to most effectively deal with actors, from first contact (the audition process) to final performance. Ted defines and shares how to create the most productive, healthy, and creative director-actor collaborations. Learn what actors need and expect from you, the most effective ways to communicate with your collaborators, and how can you efficiently get what you need from your cast, crew and production staff.

Highlights include:

How to attract top quality/most talented actors for your project.
How to effectively & quickly read & analyze a picture, resume, and reel.
How to effectively organize the casting sessions: initial call, call backs,review tapings, and how to make final casting decisions.
What to do with the actors: how to select audition material; how to prepare for working with actors; what to specifically DO in the room with actors, and most effective methods of communication.
What to look for and focus on in the room when working with actors in casting and on set/location.

Learn methods to optimize your valuable time and energy to ensure the most productive casting sessions where you find the best actors for the role.

Creative artists in all disciplines will benefit from this seminar.