Weist-Barron-Ryan Acting Workshops and Casting

Been in business in New York City since 1956; Hollywood since 1977; and Atlantic City area since 1980.

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Workshops

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Casting

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Staff

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Video Services

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About Us

Weist-Barron-Ryan Acting Workshops and Casting has been in business in New York City since 1956; Hollywood since 1977; and Atlantic City area since 1980.  We are a member of the Better Business Bureau, The Atlantic City Chamber of Commerce, The Metropolitan Business and Citizens’ Association, the Screen Actors’ Guild (SAG) and AFTRA.  Our reputation precedes us as being reputable and our success rate with actors speaks for itself.  No hype and no exorbitant fees and promises of instant “stardom” here.  Check out our BBB Rating. 

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How It Works

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ON CAMERA TV COMMERCIAL TECHNIQUE WORKSHOP:

Novices & professionals learn on their own levels to achieve a truly natural delivery, feel comfortable working with props, covering AD copy interpretation, dramatic emphasis, and the Do’s and Dont’s of auditioning.  Students receive individual attention through videotape critique.  A MUST workshop for model’s auditions!

**Outlined textbook included**

All students will audition for Talent Agent upon completion.**

Seating is limited-Sessions are 2 hours per week for 6 weeks.

$385

IMPROVISATIONAL ACTING (IMPROV):

Director/Producer Pat Chambers will break down the barrier between mind &voice. Whether you are an aspiring actor, a member of the workforce who wants to add to or improve your skill set, or someone who just needs a little more play in their life, classes in improvisation might be what you are looking for. Improv increases the mind’s ability to form ideas, fine tunes your listening skills & concentration, and think on your feet. These skills can translate to any profession.

Sessions are 2 hours per week for 6 weeks.

$385

ON CAMERA YOUNG ACTORS WORKSHOP:

Fran Showell & Quinn Showell teach audition technique, setting, plays, scenes, mood, self-confidence, set etiquette, and more. Also, 1 session is for the parents to learn the biz and how to market their child actors.** All students will audition for a Talent Agent upon completion.**
Sessions are 2 hours per week for 6 weeks.   (Alumni Discount Available)

$325

QUINN SHOWELL’S MOVEMENT, METHOD AND MADNESS FILM ACTING:

Quinn Showell will be teaching one of our most popular workshops, FILM ACTING! In this workshop, we will be focusing mainly on scene work. Discover how to dive deep into the mind of the character/role you are portraying. Learn different methods actors use to display true emotion in front of the camera such as reflecting on real-life circumstances and past feelings to truly bring your characters’ emotions to life. And most importantly learn how to own your frame, and move “with a purpose” naturally.**All students audition for Talent Agent upon completion.**
Sessions are 2 hours a week for 6 weeks. (Alumni Discount Available)

$410

MIKE LEMON’S MONOLOGUES, MOCK AUDITIONS & MORE:

Mike Lemon, (Casting Director for Philadelphia, 12 Monkeys, The Sixth Sense and more) will conduct this workshop. Join Mike on a spiritual journey in learning that “Less is More.” Pick and fine-tune the perfect monologue for yourself, perform your monologue in front of other actors and former Casting Director Mike Lemon, and run through multiple “mock auditions” so you are fully prepared to do your best the next time your agent sends you out. **All students audition for Talent Agent upon completion.**
Sessions are 2 hours a week for 6 weeks. (alumni discount $435/$410)

$475

CHARACTER ACTING:

Tom McCarthy, former SAG President, takes characters and scene work to the next level. In-depth study of the “self”, relating to “the part” you are working on to really bring “the character” to LIFE! **Meet with Talent Agent upon completion.**
Sessions are 2 hours per week for 6 weeks.

$435

BREAKING INTO THE BIZZ:

Do you always have people complimenting you?… could you be the next star? This 2-hour seminar will cover all the bases. Learn the biz THE RIGHT WAY! This covers how to get involved in feature films… print…commercials…modeling. How to find REAL auditions without exorbitant fee’s. What to watch out for in the biz and stay safe, resume writing, etc. Casting directors and agents are on-premise. You will be seen by an agent here so that you can start being sent out for REAL, LEGIT auditions.

$95

Take the time to visit us and get a FREE Screen Test. We strongly recommend visiting classes whenever possible. “Check out the acting school before you write out the check” is a Weist-Barron-Ryan motto. Visitors are always welcome and there is never a fee to audition. Call the office to confirm the day and time of the class you wish to observe (609-677-0075) or send us an email (see our contact page).

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