WB - Showcases

SHOWCASES & SEMINARS

At Weist-Barron, we want you to meet

agents and casting directors … as soon as you are ready...

Remember the saying “You only get one chance to make a first impression”.

You want to begin marketing yourself when you feel confident of your skills, when you can compete successfully at auditions.

Remember agents only receive10% of what you earn.

So if they don’t believe you can book jobs, they’re not going to take a chance on representing you.

That’s why we make you compete to participate in our showcase programs.

We want to be sure it’s your time to shine.

But whether you’re just starting out, or are already on your way, you’ll need to keep working on your career. Keep studying, and take advantage of the NY theatre scene.

Get yourself into projects that will be good for your resume, your confidence and good for getting yourself seen.

How you can meet

Agents & Casting Directors

at Weist Barron...

GETTING THE BIZ’NESS

This three-hour “how to” seminar is led by Agent B. Lynne Jebens from the Krasny Office. Ask any question you ever had about getting your career on track. Lynne will cover info on Headshots & resumes, cover letters, the interview process and how to find work.

INDUSTRY NIGHT

In the final lesson of our “Intro To Commercials” course casting director SHIRLEY SENDER will conduct a class that gives the students an idea of what commercial auditioning is all about. Following a question & answer session with the class, she will distribute copy, and simulate a casting session.

COMMERCIAL PRINT
AGENTS SEMINAR

Offered several times a year. Commercial Print is the advertising you see in magazines, billboards, product boxes and the internet.

Print is a perfect addition to on-camera commercial work and it’s easily accessible to newcomers who don’t have a lot of experience.

COMMERCIAL AGENTS

SHOWCASE

Offered three times a year (November, March and June). To qualify, actors must have completed the Advanced Commercial Course and qualified at the Showcase Auditions. The audition is an interview/reading for two commercial agents. Actors are scored on talent, marketability, and preparation for the business. Those with the highest scores are invited to participate.
The Showcase consists of private interview auditions with ten top commercial agents.

FILM & TELEVISION SHOWCASE

Offered only twice a year (January and June). This six-evening scene/monologue night is the most prestigious program WB offers. To participate, actors must complete any Film/Soap Primetime or Audition courses, been recommended by their instructors, and then be selected. Because this is such a large undertaking, the auditions are held at least one month in advance of the showcase. Twenty actors are selected to perform a prepared scene and monologue. Twelve agents and casting directors are invited by the school to attend (two per performance). The show is also open to the public.

GROUNDWORKS SHOWCASE

Twice a year (August & December) WB Acting Instructor DAVID SHUMAN produces a five-evening scene & monologue presentation with actors from his level II classes.

The showcase is a separate event from his on-going classes.

Industry guests are booked for each evening and the performance is open to the public.

JEFFREY ZEINER’S WORKSHOP PRESENTATION

Twice a year (April & November) Instructor JEFFREY ZEINER produces a four-evening scene showcase with actors from his level II classes.

The showcase is a separate event from his on-going classes.

Industry guests are booked for each evening and the performance is open to the public.

THE SUPPORT GROUP

(WB Supporting your career)

Continuing industry evenings for alumni only. Open only to actors coming from other WB Showcase Programs. Enables actors to continue meeting professional guests
one-on-one without committing to a long-term program. We consider this the best way for actors to continue marketing themselves.

Although there is a fee for
All WB Showcase programs,
there is never a charge to audition.