March 8

11am - 4pm

In-Person @ Lex Studios : $99
Virtual @ Vimeo : $39

Virtual Session is "view only".

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13+ Only

March 8, 2026 | 11:30a-4:00p | Lex Studios, Lexington, KY

ON CAMERA Audition "Tech"nique Class

LISTEN. THINK. RESPOND.

Be prepared and be informed. All participants will work with cold reads, scene adjustments, and will be ON CAMERA. This workshop is designed to help you understand what the “job” of an actor is, and how to make better choices.

Casting Director Bill Marinella has been involved in motion pictures for over 25 years, first as an actor and sag member for 23 years and now behind the scenes for the last 18 years, Learning and Sharing the casting process. The classes for audition technique are part seminar and part classwork, In class , we prepare the “Pre Read, where students get a firsthand look of the basics of a casting session , what it takes to see and read actors , the research of the script and each characters “breakdown”. Then it’s the “Callback Session” which gives a glimpse of what producers are looking for and what they may say about your work after you leave the audition. Finally it’s the” Producer Session”, and we will review your work and throwing you more copy as a cold read.

What you'll learn.

How to slate—Did You know there are 4 parts to slating that actually roll into one?
What to ask—I personally love an actor that asks a carefully crafted question.
When it’s okay to “Improv”. Sometimes improve is good.
“Who” you are talking to, and what’s between the lines.
How to discover better choices, and prepare that “moment” before

Things to know.

Casting Directors and Producers size you up within the first 30 seconds when you walk through the door.

The energy you bring through the door from the first step, combined with your slate and the direction you are given during your performance are the TOP three things that ” help” actors get call backs.

Sometimes your special skill or real life “Skills” will benefit you to get a job. So, please BRING YOUR non-actor resume as well as your actor resume!

It’s not just your acting skills… it’s also your “Tech”nique.

Consider this...

Has any casting director or producer ever pointed out to you or your agent that you have any of the following “Syndromes”?

The “mouth schtick”
The “clenchfist” syndrome
The “deer in the headlights” face
The “over the top, gregarious, so nice to see you, please hire me” audition
The apologetic “Can I start over, I messed up because I’m nervous and unprepared”

Testimonial

Caleb J. Spivak

Previous Student

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In-Person Seminar

If you’re registering for the In-Person version of this seminar, scan the Venmo QR code above, or click the button below, and submit the payment of $99. Once you make your payment your spot will be secured in the class.

This seminar is for 13+ only, no children.

Virtual Seminar

If you’re registering for the Virtual version of the class, also scan the Venmo QR code above, or click the button below, and submit the payment of $39. You will be contacted with a link to view the live class via Vimeo.

Note, this is a “view only” version of the class. I you want to participate, join us in-person.

This seminar is for 13+ only, no children.

Seminar Location

Lex Studios

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Contact Bill Marinella Casting (billmarinellacastinginc@gmail.com) directly.

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