The Art of Audition. The Business of the Art

Paul Weber CSA, a Hollywood casting director and Former Executive in House Head of Television Casting and Feature Film Consultant for MGM Studios, has developed a dynamic, practical and highly effective intensive program that demystifies the audition process and gives the actor the skill and confidence needed to create a memorable audition experience. THE ART OF THE AUDITION, THE BUSINESS OF THE ART offers actors of every level the winning tools that will help you achieve success in the audition room.

In the first half of the workshop, Mr. Weber reveals: 

  • The Casting Perspective: What casting professionals really look for and why certain actors succeed. Drawing on his work with Johnny Depp, Ryan Reynolds, Chris Hemsworth, Dakota Fanning, Reese Witherspoon, Bella Thorne, and Jason Momoa, he shares the unique qualities that set these stars apart.
  • What You Must Do Right Now: Practical tips for self-branding, marketing, and overcoming nerves to step into the room with confidence. Learn to turn rejection and anxiety into tools for success.
  • The Laws of Attraction: How to make your talent more desirable to agents, managers, and casting directors. Headshots & Resumes.
  • Get Noticed: The latest trends, actor material (resume & headshots), plus how the Zoom/virtual audition revolution is transforming the industry and how to deliver a powerful audition online.

The second half focuses on the audition itself, with interactive scene work and hands-on coaching. Mr. Weber covers:f

  • The Anatomy of Audition: What really happens in the room
  • Making Bold, Effective Choices: How to stand out from the start.
  • Cold readings, Listening and Script Analysis: Essentials tools for delivering your best read the first time
  • Why Actors Fail: Common mistakes and how to avoid them. 

 

Limited places

When:

  • 1-day workshop

    Saturday September 20th

    10h to 18h

Where:

FRANK STEIN STUDIO

C/ Sargelet 7, 
08024 Barcelona

PRICE

175€

10% Discount for Members of THE ACTORS HOME with the Yearly Plan

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  • Paul Weber

    Paul Weber

    Paul Weber is one of Hollywood’s most respected casting directors, with over three decades of experience and a reputation for discovering and cultivating top talent.

    As longtime Executive Head of Television Casting and Feature Film Consultant for MGM Studios, Weber moved seamlessly between TV and film. He cast the wildly popular STARGATE franchise and other acclaimed series including SPARTACUS: GODS OF THE ARENA, SHE SPIES, POLTERGEIST, DEAD LIKE ME, and THE OUTER LIMITS—projects that collectively earned 21 Primetime Emmy nominations.

    On the big screen, he has contributed to numerous MGM features, including the blockbuster JAMES BOND franchise, FAME, ZOOKEEPER with Kevin James, HOT TUB TIME MACHINE, RED DAWN with Chris Hemsworth, Joss Whedon’s CABIN IN THE WOODS, and ROBOCOP. His home entertainment credits include LEGALLY BLONDES, PICTURE THIS, INTO THE BLUE 2, WARGAMES, and the SPECIES and CUTTING EDGE franchises.

    Now an independent casting director and producer, Weber’s recent and ongoing credits include projects for STARZ, NETFLIX, A&E, HULU, COMEDY CENTRAL, and LIFETIME. His films THE CURSE OF BUCKOUT ROAD and THE ISLAND BETWEEN TIDES are streaming internationally, and he recently cast and executive produced R.L. Stine’s ZOMBIE TOWN, starring Dan Aykroyd and Chevy Chase (now streaming on Hulu). His upcoming feature, CRY FROM THE SEA, will premiere theatrically in fall 2025. He also serves as Casting Executive for the immersive stage tour THE QUEEN’S BALL: A BRIDGERTON EXPERIENCE.

    Weber is renowned not only for his casting work but also as a sought-after audition coach. He leads cold reading intensives and scene-study workshops worldwide, helping performers gain critical insight into the audition process. He has taught at UCLA and led standing-room-only workshops at the Screen Actors Guild.

    A member of the Casting Society of America and the Writers Guild of America, Weber has also served on the Host Committee for the Academy Awards. A Connecticut native, he lives in Hollywood.

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