You’ve taken the classes, you’ve studied your craft, and even nailed your audition…or so you thought. Ever wonder why you might not be getting certain acting jobs, even though there may be nothing wrong with your acting? The truth is, the jobs don’t always go to the best actors. There are numerous factors that go into casting, the decision ultimately lies with decision makers. So how do you make decision makers choose you?

The challenge for many actors is not what they’re doing right, but what they’re doing wrong. You’ve thought about the role, the character’s backstory, even what accent you might put on, but have you thought about who you’re really auditioning for? There’s more to auditioning than just your acting skills. Everything from your tone upon entry, to knowing who you’ll be in the room with when auditioning (i.e., the director, producer, casting director), and even your social media. There’s a lot more to think about than just your acting chops, but fret not, with the right guidance you’ll be able to fully prepare yourself for your auditions.

Multi Emmy Award-winning filmmaker and author Shane Stanley has worked in almost every capacity on and off the set with hit shows like ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT and SEINFELD and producing films like Sony Pictures’ GRIDIRON GANG a #1 box office hit starring Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson. Shane produced and directed NIGHT TRAIN, which spent several weeks this year as the #1 movie on Hulu. For three years, Shane was Vice President of Sheen/Michaels Entertainment where he produced several motion pictures starring Marlon Brando, Mira Sorvino, Thomas Hayden Church, Donald Sutherland, Marisa Tomei, Sean Penn, John Travolta, and Charlie and Martin Sheen. Shane continues to produce and direct independent films of all levels, and just wrapped production on his latest action thriller BREAK EVEN. Having spent over 30 years auditioning actors, Shane knows better than anyone what it really takes to land acting jobs.

In this exclusive Stage 32 on-demand webinar you’ll learn which actors usually end up booking roles and why. You’ll also take a look at your own acting career, what roles you should actually be submitting to and why you may not be reading casting breakdowns properly, discuss cold emailing producers, filmmakers, and casting directors, your acting reel, navigating the audition room, and how social media can be your best friend or your worst enemy.

By the end of this webinar, you’ll walk away with more confidence to nail your next audition.

Testimonials for Shane's Previous Webinars:

"Shane was thorough and encouraging. Easy to listen to and follow. I'll be signing up for other classes he teaches in the future."

-Karena K.

"Just straight-forward, real, the kind of producer most of us would kill to work alongside."

-Clark R.

"Shane was relevant, knew what was happening, and could walk the walk."

-Chuck R.

• Which Actors Usually End Up Booking Roles and Why?
  • Hint: It often doesn’t come down solely to skill
• Looking at Your Own Acting Career
  • Setting goals
  • What’s realistic and where do you want to go?
• Submitting for Roles
  • What roles should you ACTUALLY submit to?
  • Casting breakdowns, and why you might not be reading them correctly
  • Why getting your headshot in front of casting directors and producers isn’t always a good thing
  • Adding notes
• Cold Emailing Producers, Filmmakers, and Casting Directors
  • When is this okay?
  • When is it absolutely not okay?
  • What’s the proper etiquette when reaching out the first time?
• Your Acting Reel
  • When is it appropriate to send a reel
  • What should go in your reel
  • And what SHOULDN’T be included
  • The most common mistakes actors make in their reels
• Navigating the Audition Room
  • Walking in (or logging in) the right way
  • What do skilled actors say before reading their lines?
  • Who’s usually in the audition room and who are you REALLY performing to?
  • What casting directors and producers are really looking for in the room
  • The power of research
• How Social Media Can Be Your Best Friend or Your Worst Enemy
• Q&A with Shane

All levels of directors (advanced, intermediate and beginner) looking to learn which actors usually end up booking roles and why.

All levels of writers (advanced, intermediate and beginner) looking to learn which actors usually end up booking roles and why.

Producers looking to learn which actors usually end up booking roles and why.

Actors looking to learn which actors usually end up booking roles and why.