So Many Commercial Workshops. Why This One?

Hal Masonberg

There are so many acting and auditioning workshops out there that it is difficult to know what separates one from another. Take a moment to discover what makes my Workshops so absolutely distinctive.

With more than 20 years’ casting experience to draw on, I have designed a series of acting and auditioning workshops that offer actors everything they need to both navigate the tricky landscape of commercial auditioning and further their craft.

My hands-on, on-camera Workshops help actors discover and build on the gifts that set them apart. Actors graduate with greater confidence in their acting abilities and, just as importantly, with a keen understanding of how to gain the attention of casting directors and directors.

Here are just some of the features that distinguish my Acting & Auditioning Workshops from so many others:

SMALL CLASS SIZES (6 STUDENT MAXIMUM) WHICH MEANS MORE ON-CAMERA TIME & PERSONAL DIRECTION.
CULTIVATION OF UNIQUE TRAITS, ABILITIES AND APPEAL THAT SET YOU APART FROM OTHER ACTORS.
INVALUABLE OPPORTUNITY TO REVIEW YOUR PERFORMANCES & INSTRUCTION ONLINE VIA A PASSWORD-PROTECTED LINK.
TEACHING BY AN INDUSTRY PROFESSIONAL WITH OVER 20 YEARS’ CASTING EXPERIENCE IN BOTH FEATURES & COMMERCIALS.
MOVING BEYOND FALSE ASSUMPTIONS & BELIEFS ABOUT CASTING & AUDITIONING.
COMPETITIVE PRICING. FLEXIBLE PAYMENT ARRANGEMENTS AVAILABLE.
IN-DEPTH, EXPERIENCE-BASED PERSONAL INSTRUCTION RATHER THAN THE USUAL COLLECTION OF GENERIC AUDITIONING “TIPS.”
A SAFE & SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT THAT ENCOURAGES YOU TO CHALLENGE YOURSELF & TAKE RISKS.
LEARN HOW TO START BUILDING A FANBASE OF CASTING DIRECTORS & CLIENTS WHO WILL WANT TO BRING YOU BACK AGAIN & AGAIN.

I will take you through the commercial process step by step. Once I give you the information, you’re up on your feet doing it and I give you plenty of time to work out the kinks. Everyone in the class receives specific and individualized attention. All of the work is done on camera and you can also view it repeatedly in the privacy of your home. An added benefit to watching it at home is that you get to see it from a casting perspective. I use the actual site that “real” auditions are viewed from so you get to see yourself as the clients do. –Hal Masonberg

"Any worthy casting director is thrilled to see Hal’s name on an actor’s resume. It’s a huge sigh of relief for me – I know that this actor’s been taught and nurtured in the skills of bringing to the audition the authenticity that I and my directors need. I want to bring this actor in!" - -Vicki Goggin, Casting Director

"Many of the actors that have come to us via Hal have gone on to --not only have an extremely high audition-to-callback ratio-- but actually become some of our top bookers! Hal knows not only what it takes to be a good actor, but also what it takes to gain the attention and admiration of casting directors and their clients. I trust his taste implicitly " ---Maria O'Driscoll & Nancy Serena, Popcasting Casting Directors

“Hal’s like finding a good doctor or hair stylist. Once you have a good one you don’t have to look any further. I’m happy to say Hal is now officially part of my “Team”.” -–Monique Edwards, Actor,
THE SOCIAL NETWORK, HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER, WITHOUT A TRACE, iCARLY, HEALERS, LIE TO ME, THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS, ER, FRIENDS, PHILLY, BOSTON PUBLIC, STRONG MEDICINE, THE DIVISION, FAMILY LAW, JAG, EVERYBODY LOVES RAYMOND, JUDGING AMY, SPIN CITY, THE GEENA DAVIS SHOW, CHICAGO HOPE, DIAGNOSIS MURDER, BEVERLY HILLS 90210, THE X-FILES, BABYLON 5, PARTY OF FIVE, NYPD BLUE.

"Hal is an amazing acting coach. I worked with him on my auditions for years and there are many roles that I booked because of it. He brings a director's eye to the process and has a true understanding of how the industry works. I highly recommend him." --Danny Strong, Actor, MAD MEN, GREY’S ANATOMY, HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER, GILMORE GIRLS, LEVERAGE, BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER, SEABISCUIT, SYDNEY WHITE, PLEASANTVILLE. Danny is also an Award-Winning Writer/Producer on the HBO Miniseries RECOUNT and GAME CHANGE as well as the writer/producer on LEE DANIELS' THE BUTLER as well as the hit TV series EMPIRE.

"Hal demystifies the context of the auditioning room with candour, humour, compassion and detail. His transparency regarding what is important to the client - and how vastly different that usually is from what is important to us as actors - relieves us from self-induced actor paralysis!"--Cerris Morgan-Moyer, Workshop Alumni, APPALOOSA, RULE OF THREE, MAIL ORDER, DAYS OF OUR LIVES, GALAXY HUNTER.

"“My favorite things: He tapes the entire session. Later, I was able to watch back all of my bad habits, see what worked for me, etc. and also see how different clothes looked in the light of the casting office. Hal’s easy and open way of answering any and every question we threw at him. I left with an understanding of how the whole commercial business works and my role in it.” --Anna Khaja, Workshop Alumni, THE MENTALIST, CRIMINAL MINDS, THE NEWSROOM, Recurring on TRUE BLOOD, YES MAN, THE CLOSER, HOUSE M.D., PRIVATE PRACTICE, WEEDS, NUMB3RS , Ovation winner for SHAHEED: THE DREAM & DEATH OF BENAZIR BHUTTO.

"I hadn't booked in forever, ran into Hal at an audition and he helped me feel so confident, I nailed the sucker!! He loves actors, helps you get out of your own way and have fun!!!" --Lori Alan, Actor, LAW & ORDER: LOS ANGELES, FAMILY GUY, TOY STORY 3, WALL-E, THE PEE WEE HERMAN SHOW, THE CLOSER, SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS, CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF MEATBALLS, SOUTHLAND, CHUCK, DAYS OF OUR LIVES, CSI: NY, CSI CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION, SIX FEET UNDER, FRIENDS, SABRINA THE TEENAGE WITCH, CHARMED, WILL & GRACE, LAW & ORDER.

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So Many Commercial Workshops. Why This One?

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