MISS JANE CASTING WORKSHOPS
A wide range of professional directors and producers regularly engage the services of Miss Jane Casting in their search for credible, bankable performers. This ongoing industry demand reflects the team’s highly regarded judgement and understanding of what professional creatives are seeking. In response, Miss Jane Casting established a dedicated WORKSHOP DIVISION, designed to share knowledge and industry insight with performers.
Drawing on many years of casting experience and extensive industry connections, Miss Jane Casting has developed engaging, practical and informative performance workshops for actors at all levels. These workshops offer valuable insight from the unique perspective of a working Casting Director, providing guidance in audition technique, acting for camera and the commercial casting process.
The Adult Screen Acting & TV Commercial Audition Workshop delivers accessible, professional training and practical experience for performers at every stage of their careers - from beginners to experienced actors. Participants gain creative insight, practical in-studio and selftest audition skills and a clearer understanding of industry expectations. Upcoming workshop dates and booking information are regularly announced via our Facebook & Instagram pages. Email enquiries are also welcome for further information.
KIDS TV COMMERCIAL AUDITION WORKSHOP
Miss Jane Casting is one of Queensland’s leading children's casting consultancies, having cast hundreds of national and international television commercials for major brands and products. The company has also cast numerous children’s roles for retailers, automotive brands, theme parks and many other commercial clients. Jane and her team are highly regarded and regularly engaged by directors, production companies and advertising agencies across the industry.
Alongside her casting career, Jane has extensive professional experience working with children in the performing arts for more than 25 years. She is a fully registered and qualified Advanced level Dance Teacher (FATD / ADA - Jazz, Tap & Classical Ballet), and a Dance Adjudicator (Queensland member of Australian Dance Adjudicators).
Drawing on this combined experience in both casting and performance training, the Miss Jane Casting team offers the KIDS TV COMMERCIAL AUDITION WORKSHOP - an engaging and informative introduction to children’s television commercial casting. The workshop is designed for children of varying ages, providing valuable insight, practical tips and professional guidance to help young performers develop confidence on camera, understand audition etiquette and learn how to present themselves effectively in television commercial in-studio and selftest auditions.
Children gain first-hand experience of the types of situations they may encounter in the casting room, along with practical advice on how to respond with confidence and energy. The workshop also provides guidance on preparing for the professional casting industry in a positive, comfortable, supportive and encouraging environment designed to build confidence and enthusiasm.
More than simply a training workshop, the KIDS TV COMMERCIAL AUDITION WORKSHOP also provides the Miss Jane Casting team with the opportunity to discover new talent and introduce promising young performers to our database.
Introduce your child to one of Brisbane's busiest Casting Directors and provide them with the opportunity to experience the exciting world of on-screen performance. This workshop offers valuable introduction to the industry, helping young performers build confidence and develop skills needed to shine on screen.
Each child will receive a certificate of completion to take home.
ADULT SCREEN ACTING & TV COMMERCIAL AUDITION WORKSHOP
This comprehensive workshop includes 4.5 hours of screen acting coaching, covering script work, screen-testing, playback and discussion. Ensemble Studios (Sydney) Graduate, Philip Jones, has over 30 years experience as an acting coach. Philip is dedicated to developing each actor’s on-screen performance by sharing invaluable screen acting techniques designed to give participants the best possible opportunity in auditions.
The workshop also provides an excellent opportunity for Jane Pearson (Casting Director - Miss Jane Casting) to observe participants' work, share valuable Industry insights, and discuss effective selftest techniques towards the end of the session. This informative workshop is designed to be both educational and enjoyable while encouraging a positive casting experience so actors feel confident with both selftest & in-studio auditioning. It is particularly beneficial for those new to the industry or anyone wishing to gain additional experience in front of the camera.
Participants will experience a range of simulated screentest / audition scenarios while working with an active casting professional who provides valuable feedback, practical advice and industry techniques. This Workshop also gives Jane Pearson the opportunity to meet new actors, discover what roles they’d be suitable for and add them to the casting database.
Workshop Itinerary
Screen Acting Training
Camera Techniques
Introduction to the Casting Industry
Featured Extra Scene
TV Commercial Audition Script
Playback Scenes
Feedback / Discussion
