Ardán is hosting a free casting workshop for all 18+ d/Deaf and Hard of Hearing actors to learn about casting in Film and TV on Sunday March 10th from 1-3pm, online on Zoom.
Ardán, Coimisiún na Meán, and the Irish Deaf Society are presenting this workshop as part of the second edition of the All-Abilities casting series. This workshop will be hosted by Katy Moylan-Shorten, casting director at Ali Coffey Casting, and actor and Irish sign language interpreter Shelley Gibson.
Who will the workshop be for?
This is an opportunity for new, entry and emerging d/Deaf, and Hard of Hearing actors in film and TV.
The objective of this online webinar is to learn more about and demystify the casting process. These informal and accessible sessions will support d/Deaf and Hard of Hearing performers in learning more about casting and auditions.
In this session, Ardán will explore the stages of casting, discuss audition requirements, and explore the language used in casting for TV and film.
Some sample topics will be:
- Materials to prepare in advance of auditions (including headshots and CVs),
- Practical advice for preparing self-tapes,
- How to find out about casting opportunities,
- Preparing for auditions,
- How to avail of any supports you might need, and how to communicate your access needs to casting directors to ensure you have what you need.
When and where will the workshop be happening?
This webinar will be hosted online over Zoom, on Sunday March 10th from 1-3pm.
This workshop will be free of charge, but registration is required.
Who can apply to take part in the workshop?
Entry and emerging d/Deaf and Hard of Hearing actors/performers who have a keen interest in working in Film and TV are welcome to apply to take part in the workshop.
Guests from across Ireland and all levels of experience are welcome to attend.
This event is recommended for guests 18+ and actors with an intermediate to high ISL fluency.
How do I apply for the workshop?
Applicants, or a representative on behalf of the applicant, are asked to fill out the form link, here.
When registering you will be asked to tell Ardán about yourself and acting experience (if any).
Please note once you have registered, you will then receive an email from Ardán on March 7th with a Zoom link and more information.
The deadline to register is 12 noon on March 7th.
Further Information
This event will have an ISL interpreter. Guests who attend the online session will then receive a captioned recording of the webinar (within 2-3 weeks of the event).
Please direct any questions to Eibh Collins at eibh @ ardan.ie
