Finding Your Essence

Service Description

Saturday, April 29th 10a-4p (1h Lunch) $175* Are you auditioning in multiple markets? Are you thinking of making a move to a bigger market? If you find sitting for headshots uncomfortable or have been disappointed in the past that your headshots didn't reflect who you are, this class with Mara Casey is for you. Students will work with Mara and their classmates to determine their essence as an actor, and if their headshots and other materials are accurately representing what they're selling. If you're struggling to get outside of yourself and view you and your materials from a new perspective, join Mara Casey at The Forge and find some clarity. Who is Mara Casey? Mara has worked professionally as an actress, casting director and teacher. She is best known for casting the series Gilmore Girls (with partner Jami Rudofsky) and years of pilots that never saw the light of day. In 2008, she started an actor's collective which offered eclectic acting and writing class content to professional actors and featured industry professionals (James Gunn, Danny Strong, Wendi McClendon-Covey) guesting and leading some classes. Some of Mara's collective members include Jerrika Hinton, Katie Lowes, Elizabeth Chomko and Sean Gunn. In 2017, she became an adjunct faculty member in the BFA Acting For Film and Television Department at the performing arts college Hussian College In Studio (formerly known as Studio School). Additionally, three of her short plays have been produced by Collaboraction Theatre's Sketchbook Series. Mara splits her time between Los Angeles and Chicago. *If you're unable to pay the full cost of the intensive up front, please get in touch! We're happy to work with you and set up a payment plan. Prior to booking, please take a moment and review our policies surrounding COVID-19, vaccination and cancellation. Please ensure that you are eligible and comfortable with our policies prior to booking.

Contact Details

• 2424 West Montrose Avenue unit w, Chicago, IL, USA

  (312) 766-6682

  hello@theforgechi.com