Classes - Paul Russell's Studies for Actors

"You have this great ability to speak with authority and experience without coming off as a 'know it all.'

You make the environment safe which allows creativity and growth. Thank you!"

Alex Dittmer - actor
Paul Russell's Studies for Actors student

Paul has taught actors for the NYU-Tisch program and on college campuses including: Yale, Temple, Rutgers, Elon, James Madison University, Southeastern Missouri State University, Louisiana State University, University of Central Oklahoma, The University of The Arts and Northeastern University.

He offers the following acting studio support online and in person for actors:


Access to Agents- How To Agent As An Actor & Improve Auditions! - Four week acting career-intensive. Culminates in the actor's scene presentation to a panel of Legit talent agents.

Course covers: Audition Technique, Scene Study, Modern Actor Marketing, Branding, Type Appropriate Attire & How to Effectively Agent Yourself.


SKYPE™ Sessions
Affordable classes. Anywhere. Anytime*!
Career Counseling, Audition Assistance, and/or Actor Marketing brought to you wherever & whenever you wish.

Private Classes & Coaching
Acting Career growth and/or Audition Assistance One on One with Paul in person!

Master Classes
Single or Multiple Classes covering a broad range of topics from Actor Marketing to Audition Technique. For Schools & Acting Studios Only.

 
 

what people are saying...

"Paul Russell's constructive criticism,
and reality of the acting profession
is uniquely detailed
and incredibly truthful."

-- BERNARD TELSEY, casting director
(Smash, Sex & The City: The Movie, Wicked)

"This business is full of shysters, con-artists and souls so jaded
art will sadly never reach them;
you however are the Real McCoy.

Beneath your gruff exterior, staunch professionalism and hard-ass perfectionism is a charismatic,
discerning and inspired genius."

-- NICOLE POOLE, actress
(Private & Access to Agents Student)

"I really don’t know how to say how grateful I am for everything over the past few weeks— thank you is not enough!

Thank you, thank you, thank you for my career make-over.”

-- KIM MEADE, actress
(Private Student)

 

Access to Agents - How To Agent As An Actor & Improve Auditions!


"Thanks Paul for a great seminar.
We’re calling in seven of the actors…"

Judy Boals - Agency Owner
Judy Boals, Inc.

Four Week Acting Career Advancement Intensive
How to Agent Yourself · Improve AUDITIONS · EXPAND OPPORTUNITIES

Guest Advisers - June 2013

JUDY BOALS
(Agency Owner - Judy Boals, Inc. A Talent & Literary Agency)

CRAIG HOLZBERG
(President - Avalon Artists Group, a bi-coastal agency)

LISA PRICE
(President - The Price Group Talent Agency)

Workshop Instructor

PAUL RUSSELL
(Paul Russell Casting, Director, Author)

Discover with casting director and director Paul Russell (who has worked on major studio and Broadway projects) how to improve how the entertainment industry responds to your outreach for work, representation, and strengthen audition/acting skills. Plus, receive supportive career improving input from the guest agent adviser panel.

You'll work with Paul on a marketing make-over, refine audition skills and develop interview strategies! Information, guidance and career coaching Paul teaches in master classes at universities.

All advising agents cover TV, film and theater with clients in Broadway and major-studio projects. Each agent is franchised by Screen Actors' Guild-AFTRA and Actors' Equity Association to represent talent.

Class Overview (4 week workshop culminating with the agent advisors):

  • Modern Actor Marketing Make-over (digital & hardcopy upgrades)

  • Strengthen Acting & Audition Skills with Scene Work Study

  • Receive Constructive Written Feedback on Audition Skills and Marketing Materials from the Guest Agent Advisers. Class Scenes are from Present TV and Film Audition Sides from Paul Russell Casting's Scene Library or from your Resources

  • Develop an Interview Strategy for when meeting Casting & Agents

  • Leverage Your Type and Get Style Tips Tailored to You on How To Dress For Success for when Meeting Agents and Casting

  • Engage in a Direct Q & A Interaction Between You and the Invited Agent Advisers

Open To Only 10 Actors per Series - Only 1 Seat Left!

Registration Below
Agent Bios & Paul Russell Bio | Read Student Feedback

Agent Bios & About Paul Russell:

  • Judy Boals
  • Craig Holzberg
  • Lisa Price
  • Paul Russell

JUDY BOALS - (Owner; Judy Boals, Inc. - A Talent & Literary Agency) Judy has represented actors and writers on Broadway and the screen for over two decades. Her clients have appeared in most major episodics plus studio and independent film projects as well.

Success Stories: Judy Boals has called back and signed Access to Agents participants.

CRAIG HOLZBERG (President - Avalon Artists Group) Craig will be coming from LA to NYC for this Access to Agents panel. Avalon Artists is a bi-coastal, full-service agency founded by Craig Holzberg. A former actor/model who started his career over 25 years ago in Los Angeles. Craig switched gears to work behind the scenes.

During a storied career in New York's fashion industry, Craig has also held senior management positions for top design houses including Calvin Klein and Diesel Jeans.

At Avalon Artists Group, Craig prides himself in being directly involved in all aspects of his clients' careers. Avalon Artists Group is a full service talent agency representing actors and models of all ages for FILM, TV, THEATER, COMMERCIALS, VOICE-OVER, and PRINT.

Avalon Artists Group is an AFTRA and AEA franchised agency as well as a proud member of ATA and NATR.

Success Stories: This will mark Craig Holzberg's first visit to Paul Russell's Access to Agents.

LISA PRICE (President - The Price Group Talent Agency) The Price Group is a boutique talent agency representing a select group of performing artists who have appeared on Broadway, in major television studio and cable episodics plus numerous studio and independent features.

Lisa Price is a top entertainment industry professional consultant, master class instructor and coach for musical theater and drama students at Baldwin Wallace. Lisa mentored as an agent for Beverly Anderson - the longest running female agent in New York City. She resided three years as the Casting Director at The San Diego Repertory Theatre plus directed in California, New York, and Pennsylvania at Penn State's Centre Stage Theatre. She has also worked for Universal Studios and Abrams Artists Agency.

Success Stories: This will mark Lisa Price's first visit to Paul Russell's Access to Agents.

Paul Russell; casting director, director, and author of ACTING: Make It Your Business – How to Avoid Mistakes and Achieve Success as a Working Actor (Random House/Back Stage Books) has 30 years experience in entertainment that includes film, TV and Broadway. He began his career journey as a successful working actor.

As an independent casting director, he has cast for major studios including Twentieth Century Fox, HBO, Warner Brothers plus casting for New York and regional theater.

As an SDC director Russell has directed at Tony award-winning L.O.R.T. theaters and Off-Broadway productions.

He has taught master classes on acting and the entertainment business on the campuses of America’s finest performing arts schools including: NYU, Yale, Elon, Temple University, The University of The Arts, James Madison University, and Northeastern University.

 

 

  

what people are saying...

"I'm STILL booking through About Artists Agency. All thanks to your Access to Agents seminar! Thank you!"

-- J.P. GROENINGER
(Access to Agents Participant)

"Thanks to you I jumped a huge hurdle which is representation!

Judy Boals Talent & Literary called me back and now I'm signed.

Thank you Paul!"

-- MICHAEL GIVENS
(Access to Agents Participant)

"From the two agencies
that called me back
I signed with
The Mine.

Thanks so much for all your wisdom, time and 'inner monologues' guiding me in the right direction.

I love you Paul!"

-- A'LISA MILES
(Access to Agents Participant)

"I got called back, met and signed with the team at Judy Boals Inc. today!

I now have the tools to move forward confidently in my career and towards my dreams. I am so grateful!"

-- ERICA CAMARANO
(Access to Agents Participant)

"Your Access to Agents class was really a wonderful experience.
Between your book, your guidance, your staff and the high quality agents you bring in, it’s really an amazing opportunity.

Thank you for your guidance and positivity during your class.

With my new found wisdom and confidence I look forward to seeing you again at the audition table.

Thanks!"

-- JASON ROSOF
(Access to Agents Participant)

Legit Access to Agents - Registration

Participation Recommendation:

  • As part of Paul Russell Casting's educational outreach this class guides actors to improving an actor's marketing, branding and audition skills. Lead instructor and guest advisers' participation does not connote offers of employment or representation to class participants.
  • Adult actors (min. age 19 years)

How to Register:

  • Choose below your series preference (A or B). Both series receive equal attention and career guidance.
  • Choose the installment option or discounted registration fee.
  • Installment plan: First payment is made upon registration. A follow-up weekly fee schedule over a period of two weeks begins weekly on May 21st continuing until completion prior to start of the first class. Installment option expired 5/14/13.

"This business is full of shysters, con-artists and souls so jaded
art will sadly never reach them;
you however are the Real McCoy.

Beneath your gruff exterior, staunch professionalism and hard-ass perfectionism is a charismatic,
discerning and inspired genius."

-- NICOLE POOLE, actress
(Private & Access to Agents Student)
WHERE:

 

"Thank you so much for your time, honesty, guidance, and encouragement during the Access to Agents seminar.

I now have a more realistic perspective about the business and an intelligent business plan that will produce results I want for my career.

Never have I felt as satisfied with an investment of time and money as I feel about your class. I will be recommending your seminars to every actor I know!

-- STEPHANIE CAIRD, actress
(Access to Agents Student)

A Modern, Mid-town Manhattan Studio
WHEN:

So Popular... Current Class is Full… but
Become a Priority Actor AND / OR JOIN THE STANDBY LIST:

Priority Actors Receive:

- Early Registration to Guarantee a Seat in September 2013 (class fills quickly). Students choose a series (A or B). Both series receive the same detailed attention.

- Exclusive Discount for the September 2013 Access to Agents

September 2013

Series A: 9/9, 9/16, 9/23 & 9/30 (All classes 6 PM - 9 PM)

Series B: 9/10, 9/17, 9/24 & 9/30 (All classes 6 PM - 9 PM)

 

To be a Priority Actor complete the form below. You'll be contacted at the beginning of August 2013 for when the September Access to Agents discounted seats are opened exclusively to Priority Actors.

Priority Actor Sign-Up (No monies required):
Only Priority Actors are Eligible for the discount*!

Full Name (Required)

 E-mail (Required)

 Phone

Brief Message (optional):

* Priority Actor discount applies to full registration upon registration within 72 hours of when the class is announced to Priority Actors. Discount cannot be combined with other discounts and/or be transferred to another student or class of Paul Russell's Studies for Actors. Installment plans excluded.

 

 

SKYPE™ Sessions - Affordable Private Acting Career Classes Anywhere. Anytime.*

 

"Skyping with Paul is so productive. He is an amazing teacher!

So much information and communication is given to you.
Paul gives a lot, and this is all very special."

Kimberly Dorsey - actress
Paul Russell's Studies for Actors student

Affordable, private, live, acting career advice. Great for busy actors. Actors outside of New York. And actors who prefer the comfort of their home or neighborhood coffee shop.

Your choice to fit your needs: Career consultation. Audition coaching. Marketing make-over. Or thespian ‘therapy.’ Casting director, director and author of ACTING: Make It Your Business, Paul Russell will come to you live via webcam on any digital device as Paul has done globally for a class of acting students in Germany to North American actors seeking feedback on an upcoming audition!

25 for 30

30 minutes anywhere world-wide for just $25!

or

60 for 45

60 minutes anywhere, anytime* for just $45!

  • You set the time*

  • You set the place

  • You set the goals

  • Paul comes to you

  • Any digital device

discount for Multiple SKYPE™ Sessions:


Multiple SKYPE™ Sessions are great for: Long-term Career Counseling, How to Better Market as an Actor, Understanding Your Brand & Type, Self-Esteem Support, and Bettering Audition Skills

(Details & Registration Below)
 

what people are saying...

"Paul Russell's constructive criticism,
and reality of the acting profession
is uniquely detailed
and incredibly truthful."

-- BERNARD TELSEY, casting director
(Smash, Sex & The City: The Movie, Wicked)

"This business is full of shysters, con-artists and souls so jaded
art will sadly never reach them;
you however are the Real McCoy.

Beneath your gruff exterior, staunch professionalism and hard-ass perfectionism is a charismatic,
discerning and inspired genius."

-- NICOLE POOLE, actress
(Private & Access to Agents Student)

"I really don’t know how to say how grateful I am for everything over the past few weeks— thank you is not enough!

Thank you, thank you, thank you for my career make-over.”

-- KIM MEADE, actress
(Private Student)

 

"You have this great ability to speak with authority and experience without coming off as a 'know it all.'

You make the environment safe which allows creativity and growth. Thank you!"

Alex Dittmer - actor
Paul Russell's Studies for Actors student

How to get the most affordable private class Paul offers:

All you need are: Webcam. Internet. And a free SKYPE™ account. (A link for the free SKYPE™ download will be offered after registration.)



  • Choose either weekday, weeknight, or weekend plus a time range from below. You will be contacted via e-mail to select a specific session that accommodates your schedule*. You'll also be asked about needs you wish addressed in your session(s).

  • discount for Multiple SKYPE™ Sessions (three, 30 min sessions for only $70 USD total or three, 60 min sessions for only $105 USD total).

Note: All times are based on Eastern Standard Time, New York City (EST). Actors located within outside time zones should calculate their desired local time to coincide with Eastern Standard Time (Need help converting time zones? Click on: Time Zone Calculator)

Choose 30 mins., 60 mins., or Multiple Sessions:
Choose Time Range* (Weekday day or evening. Or weekend day):
Full Name (required):
E-mail (required):

 

*After registration participants will be contacted via e-mail to specify day(s), start and end times that accommodate both the participant and Paul Russell. In the event a participant is seeking an immediate session within 48 hours of registering and Paul is not available, funds will be transferred back to the registrant. All other sales are final.

 
 

what people are saying...

"Paul Russell, gives it to you straight and honest, but without being destructive to your actor's soul. "

-- MELINA GAMMERSBACH
Cologne, Germany
(actress & SKYPE Student)

"I teach at the International Film School in Cologne. I had a fantastic group of 10 German actors.

We were fortunate to have Paul Russell, via Skype, to talk with the actors about working in the US.

Paul in his usually direct but very caring manner toward actors, shared with them his many years of experience as a casting director and director.

The actors also had the opportunity to pose questions to Paul which he answered in his animated, humorous way.

Thank you Paul! It was a very informative, helpful, interactive and fun evening!"

-- KATHLEEN RENISH
Cologne, Germany
(actress & instructor)

"Paul helped me with my audition at my home here in Chicago from his office in New York.

Without his caring and insightful guidance I wouldn't have had a successful audition!

I got the part!

Thanks Paul!"

-- SANDRA NICOLE
Chicago, IL
(actress & SKYPE student)

 

Private Classes - One-on-One with Paul

"This business is full of shysters, con-artists and souls so jaded art will sadly never reach them; you however are the Real McCoy.

Beneath your gruff exterior, staunch professionalism and hard-ass perfectionism is a charismatic, discerning and inspired genius. I feel extremely fortunate to have had the good sense to trust you... "

Nicole Poole - actress
Paul Russell's Studies for Actors student

How Paul can help you...

Paul offers several options for private classes.

  • Career Coaching with Audition Technique (3 classes over three weeks) details

  • Single Session Coaching for Audition Prep and/or Career Counseling
    details


(Above: Paul Russell leads a master class at The University of The Arts)

 

what people are saying...

"After years of being an aimless actor I’m thankful for your seminar and its motivating affects.

I wasn’t sure what to expect and was extremely pleased to find someone who wasn’t just cashing a check in the name of networking. Your desire to help actors is evident to all and if I may speak for many others, we very much appreciate it."

-- TROY ZIEGLER, actor
(Private Student & Access to Agents Participant)

"Thank you for sharing your knowledge to all actors in an egoless manner.

The world needs generous people like you. You're a devoted teacher, casting director, and artist for the theatrical community. "

-- ERIN MULGREW, actress
(Access to Agents Student)

 

Career Coaching w/Audition Technique (3 weeks)

What do you need? Paul can customize one-hour intensives held over three consecutive weeks that will focus on your needs and/or the following:

  • Get Career Coaching to Break-Through Barriers

  • Discover with Paul a Marketing Make-over for both Your Hard-copy and Digital Materials

  • Discover How to Best Approach Find / Work with an Agent

  • Perfect Your Audition Skills / Script Analysis One-on-One with Paul

  • Refine Interview Strategies for Meetings with Directors & Talent Reps

The One-On-One series provides the actor with Paul's undivided attention as your private counsel. Paul knows how to market a career in entertainment. He also understands how actors can excel in auditions. As a working casting director, director and an industry-insider who was once an actor he knows the job market and the stresses an actor faces daily. With Paul as your coach he'll work with you privately to overcome challenges you feel are challenging your momentum and propel you forward.


private classES RESUME IN JUNE

Register safely & secure via the PayPal option. Non PayPal members can register via PayPal's FREE service.

 where:
A Modern, Mid-town Manhattan Studio
when:

Classes Resume in June
who:
Actors 18 Years of Age & Over
cancellation policy

Single Sessions w/Paul

Whether in person or via SKYPE™:

  • You want to prepare for an important audition...

  • Work on your skill set...

  • Hone your interview skills for when standing / sitting before casting decision makers or for when meeting with perspective representation...

  • Or seek guidance on career issues...

From experience earned from both sides of the audition table Paul understands what the gate-keepers of work respond to... plus what actor audition / interview skills and behavior wins an actor representation, call-backs and most importantly... jobs.

"Thank you very much for all the insights and guidance you gave me during our three week sessions.

Though your expertise and advice was excellent, what I shall remember most was your support, encouragement and honest appraisal of me – Jorge; not just my work but the ‘person’ you got to meet and experience. Thank you for your generosity and kindness!"

-- JORGE HOYOS, actor
(Private Student & Access to Agents Participant)

 Rate:

$69 per hour

OR

$100 for two consecutive hours.
Where:
Either in person in a modern, Mid-town, Manhattan studio or via SKYPE™. The choice is at your comfort.
When:
Contact Paul via the contact page. Include your needs, length of session(s) one or two hours. Together a schedule will be accommodated.

 

 

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