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Career Counseling

No matter where you are in your acting career, one-on-one counseling can help get you even further.  Right now, we're exclusively offering one-on-one career counseling with CAS artistic director, Edward Dennis, who over the course of his 30 years in the business has helped countless actors achieve their dreams.

Get advice on a wide range of problem areas, including:
-Headshots & resumes
-Auditioning
-Agents & casting
-Image and branding
-Targeting specific markets
-And more!

1 hour session - $75.00 (only $50.00 for CAS Workshop Series Participants)
Sessions available in person or over Skype
Resume Design

The resume is often the first impression a casting director or agent gets of an actor, and that's why it's one of the most important tools you have.  So it's absolutely vital for yours to stand out.  You also need to understand what roles to put on or leave off your resume, depending on what kind of projects you're trying to join.  We can design an eye-catching resume, tailor made to suit you and your goals. 

Samples of our designs available upon request.

Design + 50 hard copies + Digital copy - $65.00
Slate Video

A slate video is an important part of any actor's demo reel.  This is how a potential agent will get to know you as a person and give them an idea of whether they want to work with you.  In most cases, this is the first thing they'll look at before they ever watch your acting clips.  Yet many actors overlook its importance, and either put minimal effort into it, or leave it off their demo altogether.  An effective slate video is one of the best tools you have to give your demo a professional quality that agents will appreciate.

A slate video may sound simple, after all, it's just you talking about yourself for a minute.  But if it isn't done well, it may cast you in a very unflattering light.  That's why, in addition to shooting and editing your video, we can also provide coaching so that you're presented as confident, professional, and a valuable asset to any agency.
1/2-hour shoot + digital copy - $95.00 ONLY $60.00

Audition Taping

Being able to record your audition ahead of time opens up a whole world of possible roles that you may not be able to get otherwise.  But now, instead of just judging your performance, the casting director is judging the quality of your video, sound and lighting.  With our audition taping service, you get a high-quality, professional video clip that's sure to impress.

You can also request a director to be present to provide coaching for you and ensure you give your best possible performance.

1 hour shoot + digital copy - $125.00
on-site coaching - $50.00
Demo Reel

The actor's demo reel is the best way to showcase your best work for casting directors and agents.  Not only is it important to have a reel in the first place, but also to keep it up to date with your latest projects.  A standard reel includes a slate video, three short scenes that show your range, and a brief montage of 5-6 clips from a variety of projects.

We'll edit footage of your choice into an impressive, polished reel that you can be proud to show to any casting professional.

Don't have enough footage to fill out an entire reel?  We can help you choose additional scenes, then shoot and edit high-calibur footage, specifically to be used for your reel.

Pricing varies - please call for an estimate.

For more info about our career services, contact us today!


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