J J Castings
JM casting has a new, fresh approach to casting. Jade holds workshops in local schools and teaches workshops to adults and children on a regular basis giving Jade the chance to constantly find fresh new talent. As well as having excellent relationships with agents all over the UK new and old. Jade will also go above and beyond to find the talent you are looking for by using other means such as street casting, social media, theatre groups, youth clubs speaking to local communities up and down the country.
Whether you’re looking to cast professional actors for TV Dramas, Commercials, Feature Films or background, you’ve come to the right place. JM Casting has over 10 years of experience within the industry.
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Hello fellow artists and friends!
All of us here at C&J are sending out well wishes as we rise up to meet the challenge of these new circumstances we are in due to the coronavirus. We know if we can support each other during this time we can ensure a healthy outcome for all. Because it is advisable to have as little social contact as possible we wanted to explore new and affordable ways to offer you opportunities to continue to work on your craft while you’re hunkered down at home with your loved ones.
Introducing our new Webinars...
'The C&J Virtual Studio'
We will be offering various webinars giving you the opportunity to continue to work on your craft and stay connected with your fellow artists as well as the Casting Directors. Webinars may be joined from anywhere in the U.S. Our first webinars are listed below (please note all times listed are Eastern Standard Time).
All webinars will be held using a video/meeting program. This program is quick and easy to use and you can join with a laptop, tablet or cellphone (cellphones do require the download of an App). It’s free to the student and you’ll receive an invite to join the group with more instructions just before class time.
Please scroll through to the end of page to see all current offerings.
“PRIVATE COACHING SESSIONS WITH C&J CASTING DIRECTORS”
PRIVATE COACHING SESSIONS with our Casting Directors are available. We offer 30 and 60 minute sessions. Once you have paid for your session, please email your HEADSHOT & RESUME to cjworkshop@gmail.com and include what you would like to work on. The Casting Director will get back to you to coordinate a specific day/time for your session.
CLASS SIZE: One
COST: $60 for 30 mins. or $100 for 60 mins.
DATE/TIME: Class time will be individually arranged.
'Tips on Self Taping'
DATE TBD, Please email us at cjworkshop@gmail.com if interested in the class.
“Looking for ways to improve your Self Taped Submissions? Casting Director, Jeremy DeCarlos will be leading this webinar to bolster your techniques and help show you how to make your Self Tapes as competitive as possible. The seminar will discuss Technology- Appropriate digital formats and quality, file sizes, Cameras; Photography and Lighting- How to use those cameras and lights correctly; the inner workings of the Self Taping audition process- How the process works, should you Self Tape rather than In-Person, who sees your auditions, how your audition moves through casting. We’ll also have Q&A throughout, so come prepared with any questions you might have!”
CLASS SIZE: 25
COST: $35
LENGTH: 1.5 hour interactive session
Once you have paid, please send us an email at: cjworkshop@gmail.com and we will send you a registration form.
'The Do's and Don'ts of Auditioning'
DATE TBD, Please email us at cjworkshop@gmail.com if interested in the class.
Casting Director, Johanna Jowett, will be leading this seminar for the actor who's wondering what they're doing right, and what they're doing that may be keeping them from getting the job.
Let's face it, auditioning can be stressful... really, really stressful. So, let's take some of the sting out of it. We'll discuss tips on everything from improving your slate, to nailing your audition. You'll gain a better understanding of how to step up your game, and have an opportunity to experience the audition process 1st hand.
CLASS SIZE: 15
COST: $65
LENGTH: 2.5 hours
Once you have paid, please send us an email at: cjworkshop@gmail.com and we will send you a registration form.
SCRIPT ANALYSIS WITH JEREMY DeCARLOS
DATE TBD, Please email us at cjworkshop@gmail.com if interested in the class.
This class will focus on techniques that will help you break down scripts to discover hidden
objectives and motives, how to determine a proper approach to crafting performances and how to unlock dialogue to best inform your performance decisions.
CLASS SIZE: 14 COST: $60 LENGTH: 1.5 hour interactive session
Once you have paid, please send us an email at: cjworkshop@gmail.com and we will send you a registration form.
SPECIAL GUEST ARTISTS SERIES:
These webinars will be offered by guest artists from NYC, LA, Atlanta & Chicago.
Introducing our first two GUEST ARTISTS:
ABBY CORRIGAN
www.abbycorrigan.com, imdb.me/abbycorrigan
You might know Abby from Fun Home or her recent guest starring role on Hulu's Castle Rock. She is a Charlotte native now living in NYC. She also happens to be Mitzi's daughter.She attended Northwest School of the Arts while continuing to study her craft both inside and outside the school environment. She also studied acting and voice during the summers in Los Angeles. Stage roles include the Emcee in Cabaret, Daniela in In The Heights, Peter Pan in Peter Pan, Natalie in Next To Normal, and Maureen in Rent. She received the Blumey’s Best Actress Award for her performance as Fiona in Shrek The Musical in 2014. She was cast in the National Tour of Fun Home as Middle Alison just as she graduated from high school and went on to win the Helen Hayes Award for Best Actor in a Visiting Production (The National Theatre, Washington, DC) and the Subscriber Choice Award for Outstanding Female Actor (5th Ave Theatre, Seattle, WA). Upon finishing the Fun Home tour she established residence in NYC. She went on to be cast in the ensemble of Jesus Christ Superstar Live with John Legend and then in Usual Girls at the Roundabout Theatre. She just recently wrapped a guest starring role in the second season of Castle Rock (Hulu). Other Film/TV credits include Headed South For Christmas ; A Smile As Big As The Moon; The Ultimate Life; Redneck Roots; Homeland, Rectify and Banshee.
CAROLINE MURRAH
Caroline Murrah is a New York based vocal and acting coach, who specializes in designing technique and curriculum for children. However, she works with students of all ages, ranging from beginner to Broadway professional.
Caroline believes in 'full body' singing and encourages students to imagine their whole bodies as instruments. Emotion often informs the voice, so acting technique is often used to elicit healthy vocal production. She works to create a positive environment to build confidence and an eagerness to try new things.
She was last seen in the Broadway National Tour of FUN HOME and holds a Bachelor of Music from Baldwin Wallace Conservatory. She is currently earning her masters in Speech Language Pathology to treat performers who have sustained vocal injuries.
'SCRIPT / CHARACTER ANALYSIS WITH ABBY CORRIGAN'
DATE TBD, Please email us at cjworkshop@gmail.com if interested in the class.
For 14 - 20 yrs. old
Transform your audition /class material with Abby! Whether you are working on a monologue/scene, or simply want to refine your acting technique, Abby will help you craft an authentic, engaging performance, that highlights what makes you unique! Create a personalized technique that allows you to walk, talk, think and feel as the role you are embodying. Learn to truly become your character, so you can let go of your work, have fun, and be fully engaged in the moment.
Abby uses a combination of techniques from teachers like Michael Woolson, Braden Lynch, Warner Laughlin, and Scott Freeman. In this Character/ Script Analysis class, Abby will guide students through:
Optimum words Transitions Objectives Stakes Triggering Character development
Nothing needed for class! Just a journal for notes! Abby will provide the scene we will all breakdown together.
CLASS SIZE: 12 students max.
COST: $60
LENGTH: 2 HOURS
Once you have paid, please send us an email at: cjworkshop@gmail.com and we will send you a registration form.
'PRIVATE COACHING WITH ABBY CORRIGAN'
During this one on one session, Abby will teach you how to feel comfortable and loose in your work along with how to:
Truly become the character Let go of your work and be in the moment Prepare you for auditions and performance Help create a personalized technique specifically for each student Help you to walk, talk, think, and feel as the person you are embodying Feel safe to explore your creative soul
Come and explore with Abby! Please provide a scene/monologue/song you would like to work on, for audition prep/class. Everything learned in Abby’s Character/ Script analysis class will be applied here.
CLASS SIZE: one
COST/LENGTH: $50 for 30 minutes OR $70 for 1 hour
DATE/TIME: Class time will be individually arranged.
Once you have paid, please send us an email at: cjworkshop@gmail.com and we will send you a registration form.
'VOCAL HEALTH AND TECHNIQUE FOR SINGERS'
DATE TBD, Please email us at cjworkshop@gmail.com if interested in the class.
Age: 16+ (If you have a child interested that is a serious singer, reach out to cjworkshop@gmail.com for special permission)
Do you need guidance building a vocal warm-up routine tailored to your needs? Struggling with vocal fatigue? When are you “too sick” to perform? Join Caroline Murrah, NYC vocal coach, for tips and tricks to take care of your voice. Learn the “why” behind various vocal exercises, how to modify your vocal routine when feeling ill or fatigued, and what physical movements help release tension. Come learn about the science behind your voice so that you will feel more confident taking care of it! (While this workshop is geared toward singers, actors who find their voices become strained or fatigued from speaking or yelling will also benefit.)
Caroline Murrah is a vocal coach in NYC who works with students ranging from beginner to Broadway professional. She is currently earning her Masters in Speech Language Pathology from Emerson College to treat performers who have sustained vocal injuries.
CLASS SIZE: 25
Cost: $40
Once you have paid, please send us an email at: cjworkshop@gmail.com and we will send you a registration form.
ACTING AUDITION WORKSHOP FOR KIDS (Ages 6-11)
DATE TBD, Please email us at cjworkshop@gmail.com if interested in the class
Hone your audition skills with NYC based voice and acting coach, Caroline Murrah. This workshop will focus on building stage presence, acting techniques, insider audition techniques and ways to bring out what makes you unique as a performer.
Before the workshop, you will receive an email with a short monologue and scene. During class, the group will work together to break down techniques within these pieces. Each child will have the opportunity to apply what they are learning and receive individual feedback on the material. Students have the chance to sign up for 20-minute private coaching sessions to work on monologues, scenes or commercials of their choosing and receive personalized guidance. By request, Caroline can send you material to coach privately.
About Caroline: kidsvoicenyc.com
CLASS SIZE: 10
COST: $50 workshop; $45 twenty-minute private coaching; $80 both ($15 savings). Note: DATE/TIME for private coaching will be individually arranged.
LENGTH: 1 hour, 15 minutes
Once you have paid, please send us an email at: cjworkshop@gmail.com and we will send you a registration form.
ACTING AUDITION WORKSHOP FOR KIDS (Ages 12-15)
DATE TBD, Please email us at cjworkshop@gmail.com if interested in the class
Hone your audition skills with NYC based voice and acting coach, Caroline Murrah. This workshop will focus on building stage presence, acting techniques, insider audition skills and ways to bring out what makes you unique as a performer.
Before the workshop, you will receive an email with a short monologue and scene. During class, the group will work together to break down techniques within these pieces. Each student will have the opportunity to apply what they are learning and receive individual feedback on the material. Kids have the chance to sign up for 20-minute private coaching sessions to work on monologues, scenes or commercials of their choosing and receive personalized guidance. By request, Caroline can send you material to coach privately.
About Caroline: kidsvoicenyc.com
CLASS SIZE: 10
COST: $50 workshop; $45 twenty-minute private coaching; $80 both ($15 savings). Note: DATE/TIME for private coaching will be individually arranged.
LENGTH: 1 hour, 15 minutes
Once you have paid, please send us an email at: cjworkshop@gmail.com and we will send you a registration form.
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MUSICAL THEATRE WORKSHOP FOR KIDS (Ages 6-11)
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1 from 3:00pm-4:15pm EST
Hone your audition skills with NYC based voice and acting coach, Caroline Murrah. This workshop will focus on building stage presence, vocal and acting techniques, insider audition skills and ways to bring out what makes you unique as a performer.
Before the workshop, you will receive an email with a 16-bar song cut. During class, the group will work together to break down techniques within this piece. Each child will have the opportunity to apply what they are learning and receive individual feedback on the material. Students have the chance to sign up for 20-minute private coaching sessions to work on songs of their choosing and receive personalized guidance.
About Caroline: kidsvoicenyc.com
CLASS SIZE: 10
COST: $50 workshop; $45 twenty-minute private coaching; $80 both ($15 savings). Note: DATE/TIME for private coaching will be individually arranged.
LENGTH: 1 hour, 15 minutes
Once you have paid, please send us an email at: cjworkshop@gmail.com and we will send you a registration form.
MUSICAL THEATRE WORKSHOP FOR KIDS (Ages 12-15)
DATE TBD, Please email us at cjworkshop@gmail.com if interested in the class
Hone your audition skills with NYC based voice and acting coach, Caroline Murrah. This workshop will focus on building stage presence, vocal and acting techniques, insider audition skills and ways to bring out what makes you unique as a performer.
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Before the workshop, you will receive an email with a 16-bar song cut. During class, the group will work together to break down techniques within this piece. Each student will have the opportunity to apply what they are learning and receive individual feedback on the material. Kids have the chance to sign up for 20-minute private coaching sessions to work on songs of their choosing and receive personalized guidance.
About Caroline: kidsvoicenyc.com
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CLASS SIZE: 10
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COST: $50 workshop; $45 twenty-minute private coaching; $80 both ($15 savings) Note: DATE/TIME for private coaching will be individually arranged.
LENGTH: 1 hour, 15 minutes
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Once you have paid, please send us an email at: cjworkshop@gmail.com and we will send you a registration form.
Private Coaching (20 min.)
PLEASE NOTE: TAKING PART IN ANY OF OUR WORKSHOPS AND/OR WEBINARS IS NOT A GUARANTEE OF EMPLOYMENT.