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 Paul has the unique, industry-insider advantage as an acting teacher and career / 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, SDC director and former actor, Paul has taught on faculty for the NYU-Tisch 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: Yale, Temple, Rutgers, Elon, James Madison, The University of The Arts and Northeastern University.
Privately -- one-on-one -- or in a group class; you and Paul, together, can advance your career by developing effective audition technique, scene study, improve marketing skills, and improve your interview abilities for when meeting with directors, casting directors and talent representation.
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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"Thanks Paul for a great seminar.
We’re calling in seven of the actors…"
Judy Boals
Agency Owner
Judy Boals, Inc. |
Acting Career Advancement Intensive - (4 Weeks)
Prepare with casting director and director Paul Russell (who has worked on major studio and Broadway projects) 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.
Prep., Meet & Audition for:
JIM FLYNN
(Agency Owner - Jim Flynn Agency)
PAULA POETA
(TV/Film Dept. Head - Clear Talent Group; a bi-coastal agency)
CHAD PISETSKY
(DGRW - A Talent & Literary Agency, Inc.)
- Open To Only 10 Actors per Series
- Seminar Details & Agent Bios Below...
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"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, actress
(Access to Agents Participant)
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"We actors meet so many coaches and enablers along our journey but you are someone who will always stand out for your sincere support for us."
 -- TARA CASATUTA, actress
(Access to Agents Participant)
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TV, Film & Thtr. Access to Agents
- Audition for Agents with New Scenes from Present TV and Film Audition Sides from Paul Russell Casting's exclusive Scene Library
- Perfect Your Audition for the Agents, 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
Past participants have gotten requests for private call-backs
and offers to sign.
(Agent Bios, Student Feedback & Sign-up Below.)
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"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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"Never have I felt as satisfied with an investment of time and money
as I feel about your class."
 -- STEPHANIE CARD, actress
(Access to Agents Participant)
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A Modern, Mid-town Manhattan Studio |
"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.
I received a call from Schiowitz, Connor, Ankrum and Wolf Talent Agency (who were on your panel). The call was for a representation audition next week. This is such a wonderful opportunity for me and I just wanted to 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, actor
(Access to Agents Participant)
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For Actors 18 Years of Age & Over
Open To Only 10 Actors per Series |
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Four, Two-hour Evening Sessions INCLUDING the Agent Panel Auditions CURRENT SESSION IS FULL (See Note Below)
Access to Agents is very popular because of the success rate.
- Next Legit (TV/Film) Access to Agents: May 2012
- Next Broadway (Actors who sing) Access to Agents: April 2012
All classes are held on either Monday or Tuesday evenings (you choose the night of attendeance).
You can be first to get those seats...
To be placed on the first contact list fill out the inquiry form below. You'll be contacted and offered first chance to nab the limited seats avail.
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EZ-PAY INSTALLMENTS:
Register Before 02/07/2012 and Be Eligible for The Installment Plan
(4 weekly installments of just $68.50 billed weekly prior to start of class. First installment below.)
OR Quick-N-Done Discount:
Register Fully & Easily via the Non-Installment Option Below: |
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"I'm now
with IAA.
Love and
gratitude to you Paul;
an advocate for the actor
and a prince among
men!"
 -- CHRIS DELAINE, actress
(Access to Agents Participant)
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Agent Bios -
JIM FLYNN, Esq. (Owner – Jim Flynn Agency) represents actors for Theatre, Film and Television in New York. Previously he was a partner at Berman, Boals & Flynn, Inc. (a talent and literary agency) and has also worked with Alliance Talent as well as Susan Smith & Associates. He is a 2003 graduate of New York Law School and holds a B.A. in theatre from DeSales University.
Recent client projects include (but not limited to):
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- MEN IN BLACK 3
- CHANGELING
- EVERYBODY'S FINE
- FAIR GAME
- SILVER TONGUES
- 36 SAINTS
- DUPLICITY
- ADVENTURELAND
- REVOLUTIONARY ROAD
- THE MESSENGER
- THE WINNING SEASON
- NOTORIOUS
- GHOST TOWN
- TENNESSEE
- LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE
- THE ACCIDENTAL HUSBAND
- DEFINITELY MAYBE
- NANNY DIARIES
- RESERVATION ROAD
- BROOKLYN RULES
- HOUND DOG
- HOLLYWOOD LAND
- WALKER PAYNE
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- THE UNUSUALS
- LAW & ORDER (all franchises)
- CURB YOUR ENTHUSIAM
- PERSON OF INTEREST
- GUIDING LIGHT
- ALL MY CHILDREN
- CARNIVALE
- BOARDWALK EMPIRE
- THE WEST WING
- THE SOPRANOS
- SEX AND THE CITY
- 30 ROCK
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- WICKED
- SISTER ACT
- CLYBOURNE PARK
- PHANTOM OF THE OPERA
- WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF
- HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING
- THE CONSTANT WIFE
- CHICAGO
- THE LION KING
- MARY POPPINS
- PACIFIC OVERTURES
- AVENUE Q
- LA CAGE AUX FOLLES (Nat'l tour)
- THE ADDAMS FAMILY (Nat'l tour)
- And regional theaters including; Arena Stage, Goodspeed, Milwaukee Rep., Barter Theatre, The Old Globe, Barrington Stage, Studio Theatre D.C., Cincinnati Playhouse, The Mark Taper Forum, and The Walnut Street Theatre.
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This is Jim's first visit to Access to Agents. Paul's known Jim for nearly two decades and is thrilled to have him onboard. Jim has called in actors from similar seminars. |
Paula Poeta (TV/Film Dept. Head - Clear Talent Agency) Originally from Brazil, Paula moved to Los Angeles to pursue her passion for the entertainment industry. After graduating from Long Beach State University with a BA in Theatre Arts, she began working her way up the production ladder and soon found herself a driving force in the Hollywood community working for such networks as NBC, FOX, and MTV. After ten years in LA, she began a transition to New York to combine her love for theatre with her passion for the screen.
Recent client projects include (but not limited to):
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- THE GIRLFRIEND EXPERIENCE
- W.
- AIRBENDER
- THE GREAT PRETENDER
- SHRINK
- HAPPY TOGETHER
- BEDTIME STORIES
- BROOKLYN'S FINEST
- THE PRIVATE LIVES OF PIPPA LEE
- AN ENGLISHMAN IN NEW YORK
- GHOST TOWN
- I LOVE YOU PHILLIP MORRIS
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- LAW & ORDER (all franchises)
- BLUE BLOODS
- LOUIE
- NURSE JACKIE
- BOARDWALK EMPIRE
- THE GOOD WIFE
- GOSSIP GIRL
- PAN AM
- PERSON OF INTEREST
- ROYAL PAINS
- WHITE COLLAR
- 30 ROCK
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- Paula's clients have appeared in numerous Broadway, Broadway tours and regional theater productions.
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Paula and her past associates have called back and signed actors from Paul Russell's Access to Agents. |
Chad Pisetsky (Agent - Douglas, Gorman, Rothaker and Wilhelm) is the newest agent to join DGRW. Prior to DGRW, Chad worked as a Junior Agent at BRS Agency and a casting assistant at Elissa Myers Casting. Both sides of the business gives Chad a wonderful background for representing his clients.
Past client projects include (but not limited to):
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- SEX & THE CITY 2
- JUST WRIGHT
- LAW ABIDING CITIZEN
- HAPPY TOGETHER
- THE GIRLFRIEND EXPERIENCE
- W.
- BEDTIME STORIES
- BROOKLYN'S FINEST
- THE PRIVATE LIVES OF PIPPA LEE
- AN ENGLISHMAN IN NEW YORK
- I LOVE YOU PHILLIP MORRIS
- GHOST TOWN
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- LAW & ORDER (all franchises)
- RESCUE ME
- MERCY
DESPERATE HOUSWIVES
- BROTHERS AND SISTERS
- NURSE JACKIE
- ONE LIFE TO LIVE
- AS THE WORLD TURNS
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- MARY POPPINS
- MAMA MIA
- WICKED
- MEMPHIS
- THE LION KING
- SISTER ACT
- THE ADDAMS FAMILY
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This is Chad's first visit to Paul Russell's Access to Agents. Chad has called back actors from similar seminars. |
Reserve Your SeatA2A - TV & FILM |
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Private Career Coaching (3 Weeks)
What do you need? Paul will 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
- Learn 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 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 slowing your momentum and propel you forward. |
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"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."
 -- TREY ZIEGLER, actor
(Student)
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A Modern, Mid-town Manhattan Studio |
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For Actors 19 Years of Age & Over |
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Three, One Hour Sessions (one per week)
March 2012 Dates T.B.A. (Contact Paul via the contact page for Priority Notice.)
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"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:
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2. Reserve your choice of series from the drop down menus to the right. You will then be transferred to a secure server.
(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)
Flex-Scheduling: If none of the dates & times fit your schedule contact PRC's Education Director via the link below to arrange three, one hour sessions.
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Audition Coaching | Interview Help | Career Counseling
(Single Private Sessions)
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: $69 per hour OR $100 for two consecutive hours
When:To set-up an appointment write us via the contact link below.
Where: Mid-town Manhattan
Contact PRC's Education Director via the link below to to sign-up for coaching with Paul Russell. Please detail your goals and needs.
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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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In this crazy world of show business it is a great comfort to know and work with people like you. People who take time to help others. People who share their knowledge. People who sincerely want others to succeed.
Thank you for giving me the kick in the pants I needed. I will take with me much valuable information that will only help me in my journey.
 -- JARRET MALLON, actor
(Student)
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Casting director for film (20th Century Fox, HBO)  TV (NBC, CBS, Warner Brothers), Broadway, an SDC Director at Tony award-winning theaters, author of ACTING: Make It Your Business (Back Stage Books / Random House) 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. |
"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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Access to Agents - TV & Film Series
(Group Class that auditions for talent agents)
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Cancellation & Reschedule Policies:
Series 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 student is absent for any of the sessions during a series, the missed session(s) are forfeited by the participant.
If a student on an installment plan fails to maintain the fee schedule and does not fulfill requests for missed payments all prior monies are forfeited. No refunds. |
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