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In-Person Class: Casting Director Howard Meltzer

  • Talent House Academy 847 North Hollywood Way Burbank, CA, 91505 United States (map)

About Howard’s Class

Howard Meltzer has been casting in Los Angeles since 2002. Originally from New York City, he was a staff Casting Director at Stuart Howard Associates casting for Broadway, Off-Broadway, and regional theater.

He has cast for CBS, Disney Channel, Fox, HBO Max, NBC, Netflix, Nickelodeon, Peacock, Sony Pictures Television Studios, 20th Century Fox, and Warner Brothers Television.

 

2 Sessions Now Available 10-12:30pm & 1:30-4:00pm

BEFORE…

  • A choice of scenes from Howard’s past projects are sent prior to the session

  • Prep your chosen scene as you would for a real audition

  • Arrive to the session 5 minutes prior to start time and be ready to take lots of notes!

DURRING…

  • Class Starts- with an in depth and interactive seminar between Howard and the Actors discussing:

    • What actors can expect working in a post pandemic’ industry,

    • How to perform and prepare high a high level of work

    • Understanding the differences of a single-cam comedy, multi-cam comedy, drama, or film audition.

    • & More

  • Each actor performs and works their prepared scene live. Howard will give verbal re-direction and feedback

Session Syllabus:

Howard Meltzer,

Exclusive Instructor with Talent House Academy

Having a better understanding of the audition process and knowing what is expected:

  • Pre-reads

  • Producer sessions

  • Self-tapes

  • Network tests

  • Professionalism

  • Importance in following instructions

Analyzing a role:

  • Breakdown analysis

  • Sides analysis

  • Script analysis  

What it is the definition of “self-direct”?

Techniques in preparing for a Guest Star, Co-Star, and Series Regular audition.

Discussion of industry trends, and understanding the Los Angeles market. 

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