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 You can now get on-camera coaching from Paul online (New!) plus acting career and audition technique options in person.
Paul has the unique, industry-insider advantage as an acting teacher and audition coach having been on both sides of the hiring process for Broadway and Hollywood projects.
In addition to his work as a casting director, director and former actor, Paul has taught on faculty for the NYU program at The Atlantic Theater Company and has spoken to theater students, by invitation, on the campuses of America’s finest performing arts schools including: Temple University, Yale, The University of The Arts and Northeastern University.
Privately, online, or in a group class you and Paul, together, can advance your marketing skills, grow your audition technique and improve your interview abilities when meeting with directors, casting directors and talent representation.
Plus if you need an agent, Paul has worked closely with many talent agents over the years and he can guide your journey to finding and keeping a talent agent as you prepare with him to audition for a panel of film, TV and Broadway talent agents in Paul Russell Casting's exclusive Access to Agents.
Paul Russell Casting's classes for actors:
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" Paul Russell's constructive criticism,
and reality of the acting profession is uniquely
detailed and incredibly truthful."
 -- BERNARD TELSEY, casting director
(Rent, Sex & The City: The Movie, Wicked)
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"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... You're an actor's dream."
 -- NICOLE POOLE. actress
(Career/Audition Technique Student)
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Because Actors Succeeded, It's Back!
Acting Career Advancement Intensive
(Actors 18 yrs & Over)
Prep., Meet & Audition for:
Jack Menashe
(Owner: Independent Artists Agency)
CYNTHIA KATZ
(Owner: Gotham Talent Agency)
Meg Pantera
(Owner; Meg Pantera - The Agency)
Paul Russell Casting is offering you direct contact with a panel of talent agents in Access to Agents - Acting Career Advancement seminars. In a four-week intensive you'll prepare with Paul and then be introduced personally to the people who can help you get work: Talent Agents.
Plus... you'll get a marketing make-over, refine audition skills and develop interview strategies! Information, guidance and career coaching only found directly with Paul. All attending agents cover TV, film and theater with clients in Broadway and major-studio projects. Each agent is franchised by Screen Actors' Guild, Actors' Equity Association and AFTRA to represent talent. (Attending Agent Bios & Testimonials Below) |
"Since completing Access to Agents,
I received a call-back to audition for Schiowitz, Connor, Ankrum & Wolf, followed by an interview, and the offer to sign with their agency!"
Thanks again for the insight and opportunity!!"
 -- MICHAEL SAMPLE, actor
(Access to Agents Participant)
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"Thank you so much for referring me to
Independent Artists Agency...
It was wonderful meeting with them and even more wonderful signing with them!
Reading your book and taking your class has been
invaluable. Thank you!
 -- BENJAMIN J McHUGH, actor
(Access to Agents Participant)
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"Thanks to your advice in class, I was able to sign with the Judy Boals Agency.
I used your marketing techniques and it took
off from there!"
 -- MICHAEL St. JOHN, actor
(Student)
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Open To Only 10 Actors per Series for the Access to Agents - Acting Career Advancement seminar which includes;
- Audition for Agents with New Scenes from Present Film, TV and Theatrical Audition Sides
- Perfect Your Auditions, One-on-One with Paul
- Refine an Interview Strategy in Sessions with Paul Prior to Meeting The Agents
- Engage in a Direct Q & A Interaction Between You and the Agents
- Discover with Paul a Marketing Make-over for both Your Hard-copy and Digital Materials
- Receive Written Feedback from the Agents on Your Audition and Potential as a Client
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NEXT Available Series: March 2010(Seats fill-up quick) |
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| WHERE: |
A Modern, Mid-town Manhattan Studio |
| WHO: |
For Actors 18 Years of Age & Over |
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March 2010: Three, Two-hour Evening Sessions PLUS the Agent Panel Auditions on a Fourth Night. |
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Register Before 02/12/10 and Be Eligible for The Early Registration Discount Installment Plan (4 weekly installments of $62.)
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Register Fully & Easily for the Early Registration Discount via the Non-Installment Option Below: (Registration Rate increases After 02/12/10.) |
1. Choose either Series A or Series B (Includes Agent Panel Auditions on March. 29th)
Series B: (Includes all dates) Weds., March, 10th; Weds., March, 17th; Weds., March 24th & the agent panel on Mon., March 29th @ 6:30 PM. (FULL: See Note Below)
Series A: (Includes all dates) Tues., March 9th; Tues., March 16th; Tues., March 23rd & the agent panel on Mon., March 29th @ 6:30 PM . (FULL: See Note Below)
Stand-by | Wait List: You're more than welcome to add yourself to the stand-by list (if someone cancels) and/or add yourself to the wait list for the next series. Wait list participants will be the first to be notified of the next Access to Agents. Just click on the link below and let us know. Thanks!
Stand-by & Wait Lists
Private One-on-One Coaching
Online Sessions Availablee
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(Non-PayPal members can use PayPal. Once you have been transferred to the PayPal site go to the lower left-hand corner of the screen to use for FREE the PayPal service) |
"From the two
agencies that called
me back I signed with
The Mine.
I love you Paul!"
 -- A'LISA MILES, actress
(Access to Agents Participant)
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"I attended your
seminar and felt like a
million bucks after words.
Listening to you, I felt re-
affirmed, redirected
and so inspired!"
 -- JENN PLOTZKE, actress
(Access to Agents Participant)
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"I got a call from
Independent Artists
Agency to meet with
them! Thank you for your support
and
encouragement!"
 -- VICTORIA NEGRI, actress
(Access to Agents Participant)
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JACK MENASHE (Owner; Independent Artists Agency)
Established in 1996 by Jack Menashe, Independent Artist’s Agency, Inc. is revered as one of the entertainment industry’s top talent organizations. Taking pride as a boutique-style talent agency, Independent Artist’s agents, Cyd Levin and Jack Menashe, have been instrumental in the development of many of the industry elite’s, including Luke Perry, Taye Diggs, Angela Bassett, Samuel Jackson, Marisa Tomei, Edie Falco, Matthew Bomer and Vera Farmiga.
Independent Artist’s Agency, Inc.’s primary goal is to procure employment for its clients in film, television, and theater productions. The agency’s clientele is an exclusive blend of the industry’s top talent, and is limited in number to a small roster, lending the services of the company’s staff to one on one personal attention, and thorough detail and organization.
Jack's clients have recently appeared in all of the New York based episodics, including: Law and Order, Gossip Girl, Ugly Betty, Fringe, all of the New York based soaps, including: As the World Turns, All My Children, One Life to Life, and in such films as Rabbit Hole, Going the Distance, Forgetting Sarah Marshall, State of Play, and on Broadway in A Little Night Music, A View from the Bridge, Rent, Hairspray, In the Height, Mary Poppins, Hair, Jersey Boys, The Lion King and Wicked. |
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Cynthia Katz. (Owner: Gotham Talent Agency) has been an agent for close to 25 years begining with Abrams Artists and then dilligently dedicated to her clients at The Artists Group east.. Cynthia know heads a new legit and commercial agency. Her client list ranges from established actors to recent graduates of top conservatory schools. She is actively looking to add to this stellar list. |
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Meg Pantera (Owner; Meg Pantera - The Agency) Bio to come.
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Online Version Also | Click Here
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"Thanks for your help
with the audition.
I got the call-back!"
 -- Gerritt VanderMeer, actor
(Coached by Paul for An Audition)
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actor career coaching / Audition Technique
(3, one-hour sessions held over three consecutive weeks)
- Advance Your Marketing Skills
- Discover Effective Audition Techniques
- Refine Interview Strategies With Directors & Talent Reps.
The One-On-One in Person series provides the actor with Paul's undivided attention. Paul knows how to market a career in entertainment. He also understands how actors can excel in auditions. In three, one hour sessions, Paul will provide you with an actor marketing makeover; giving you a proactive push to reaching your goals in the arts. Plus you and Paul will work together on your audition and interview techniques. |
| WHERE: |
A Modern, Mid-town Manhattan Studio |
| WHO: |
For Actors 18 Years of Age & Over |
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Three, One Hour Sessions (one per week)
a limited amount of Series remain. |
to reserve:
Follow the Easy Steps Below: |
"Your expertise and
advice was excellent...
what I'll remember most
is your support,
encouragement and
honesty. Thank you for
your generosity."
 -- JORGE HOYOS, actor
(Private Student)
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1. Choose a series:
remaining One-on-One Series:
All Full for February. Online Sessions Available
2. Reserve your choice of series from the drop down menu to the right. You will then be transferred to a secure server.
Flex-Scheduling: If none of the dates & times fit your schedule contact Mark Tyler @ Contact to arrange three, one hour sessions. |
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(Non-PayPal members can use PayPal. Once you have been transferred to the PayPal site go to the lower left-hand corner of the screen to use for FREE the PayPal service) |
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In-Person Avail. Also | Click Here
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ONLINE career coaching & On-Camera Audition TechniquE
(3, one-hour sessions held over three consecutive weeks - Anywhere)
- Advance Your Marketing Skills
- Discover Effective On-Camera Audition Techniques
- Refine Interview Strategies With Directors & Talent Reps.
Not near New York but want to participate in Paul’s One-on-One Career Coaching & On-Camera Audition Technique classes? Have Paul virtually come to you anywhere, almost anytime. Here’s all you need:
- Computer with a video cam and microphone
- Free Skype account (easy Skype sign-up here and it’s all free!)
- One hour a week for three consecutive weeks
- Motivation
You get nearly the same experience and personal guidance from Paul as if you were in his office but without leaving the comfort of your home (that means no smelly subways).
Just like the in-person One-On-One series you'll have Paul's undivided attention and his knowledge of how to market a career in entertainment In three, private, online, one hour sessions. You'll also work on your on-camera audition technique and interview skills.
Scheduling:
Mornings, afternoons or early-evenings. Once you have registered; you and Paul will plan, via e-mail, a flexible schedule for online coaching. Dependent upon Paul’s schedule you can choose any hour between 10 AM – 9 PM, Monday – Friday. It’s that simple. (Paul would do weekends but he doesn't look pretty on Saturdays & Sundays.)
SKYPE:
Skype is a free, online service which allows you to make free phone and video calls online, anytime, anywhere. How cool is that?! |
"Paul helped me to
see what I could do to
improve my career.
He taught me skills,
not gimmicks..."
 -- JOSEPH CHRISTENSEN,
actor
(Private Student & Access to Agents)
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"I had an interview
and I used your
advice. I aced my
interview. I took off the
actor face and it felt so
much better.
Thanks Paul!"
 -- JASON ARENA, actor
(Access to Agents Participant)
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| WHERE: |
Your choice via Skype |
| WHO: |
For Actors 18 Years of Age & Over |
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Three, One Hour Sessions (one per week) |
to reserve:
Follow the Easy Steps Below: |
"Thank you! Without
your class and guidance
I wouldn't have had an opportunity to audition,
again, for a top agency. I
hope you continue
helping actors."
 -- JASON ROSOFF, actor
(Access to Agents Participant)
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1. Choose a series:
ONLINE One-on-One Series:
- Three Weekday Mornings (An hour T.B.D. between 10 AM - Noon)
- Three Weekday Afternoons (An hour T.B.D. between Noon - 5 PM)
- Three Weekday Evenings (An hour T.B.D. between 5 PM - 9 PM)
2. Reserve your choice of series from the drop down menu to the right. You will then be transferred to a secure server.
Upon conclusion of registration an e-mail will be sent to you within 24 hours confirming your reservation and to work on a schedule. |
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*You can register your free Skype account after registering for this class.
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(Non-PayPal members can use PayPal. Once you have been transferred to the PayPal site go to the lower left-hand corner of the screen to use for FREE the PayPal service) |
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Audition / interview coaching
(For auditions & interviews; learn how to present yourself at your best)
Have an audition coming up and need a professional auditor-director's feedback and coaching? Or, just need to work on your audition and/or interview skills? Paul will work with you to take your audition out for a "test-spin". He can also work with you to hone your interview skills for when you're standing in front of casting decision makers or for when you're meeting with talent agents and managers. From experience he understands what the gate keepers of work respond to and what actor audition/interview skills and behavior wins an actor representation, callbacks and jobs.
Rate: $59 per hour OR $89 for two consecutive hours
When:To set-up an appointment write us via the contact link below.
Where: Mid-town Manhattan
Write Mark Tyler to sign-up for audition coaching assistance with Paul Russell. |
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"In a business where
all to often coy rules
the day, your bluntness
is refreshing, instructive & offers clear action as a
way to break through the gatekeepers and work."
 -- YVONNE ROEN, actress
(Access to Agents Participant)
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Casting director for film (20th Century Fox, HBO)  TV (NBC, CBS, Warner Brothers), Broadway, an SSDC Director at Tony award-winning theaters, author of ACTING: Make It Your Business and former actor; Paul Russell knows how to help actors exceed their potential and get work. That's his job.
Paul has been guiding actors for most of his 30 year career in the entertainment industry. He has worked with familiar names among them are: Kevin Spacey, Jennifer Anniston, Cynthia Nixon, Bill Cosby. And he has worked and helped many talented, hard working talented individuals who are the backbone of the industry.  He’s spoken to theater students by invitation on the campuses of America’s finest performing arts schools including Temple University, The University of The Arts and Northeastern University. Whether working one-on-one with actors or in groups, Paul enjoys guiding and helping actors discover effective audition techniques and modern marketing strategies that they've yet to discover for themselves.
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"I can't express how
grateful I am for all your
help and advice. Thank
you so much for being
genuinely interested in advancing actors'
careers."
 -- DINA KOZHAKMETOVA, actress
(Access to Agents participant)
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(Paul Russell answering questions at Drama Book Shop, NYC during his national book tour for ACTING: Make It Your Business)
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Access to Agents
(Group Class that auditions for talent agents)
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Actor Career & Audition Technique Coaching
(Private Class)
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Online Career & On-Camera Coaching
(Private internet class that requires Skype) |
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Audition / Interview Coaching
(Private Class)
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Cancellation & Reschedule Policies:
Reservations which have been secured by payment but require a postponement by the student and/or instructor are credited towards a future class of equal stature, within one calendar year of the original class. If a group class student is absent for any of the group sessions during a series, the missed session(s) are forfeited by the participant. Private students must give 24 hours written notice to Paul Russell Casting if they are going to miss a class. That private class can then be rescheduled. |
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