The Casting Website

The Casting Website - Reviews

2010-04-27T03:05:00.000-07:00

We have had a great response from Actors and Actresses who are members of The Casting Website please have a look at the comments below. Below are reviews about The Casting Website, our Service , our workshops, please see below....

The Casting Website Reviews

Actor - Abubakar Salim

"Thank you for getting me the audition with Amanda Tabak CDG, you guy's are always so supportive and encouraging."

Actor - Adam Stokes

"It was brilliant meeting Casting Director Brendan McNamara, very friendly and can't wait to get going!"

Actor - Ailesha Austen

"I had a fantastic time at the Intake Workshop and I am now looking to attend some casting auditions. Fingers crossed."

Actor - Angus Howard

These guys are great. Only recently have I passed my Intake Workshop and I am already getting the benefits of this fantastic service! Thanks so much guys!

Actor - Beata Jean Lockhart

I recently attended an Intake Workshop, I had a wicked time and found it fun to work with other Young Actors and I picked up some great tips on auditioning. Thank You!

Actor - Eleanor Van Biljon

I really enjoyed the Intake Workshop and have picked up some great tips thanks to Rob & everyone there!

Actor - Elena Thomas

The Musical Theatre Workshop with Richard Evans CDG was brilliant, I learnt so much!!

Actor - Emma Dracup

Thanks so much for getting me the audition with Susie Figgis for the new TV series. It was a great experience!

Actor - Jason Edwards

Thank you so much for this opportunity. The Intake Workshop with Richard Evans CDG was thoughroughly enjoyable and informative and Richard was so supportive.

Actor - Jessica Farmer

I learnt so much from Brendan McNamara's workshop yesterday in Leeds.

Actor - Katharine Ketley

I had an AWESOME time at the Intake Workshop in Bristol today. Rob is great fun to work with and I also enjoyed meeting some amazing people!

Actor - Kerry Spark

Today, thanks to The Casting Website I have attended two auditions - MTV Music Video and Nickelodeon’s Freaky Farley’s!

Actor - Kevin Yates

The intake workshop showed me how much this website believes in young actors, I feel confident that I will have great representation and better opportunities than before.

Actor - Kyle Brown

Meeting with Karen Lindsey Stewart CDG was great, thanks so much for this fantastic opportunity to Audition for the Preludes film.

Actor - Lauren Roberts

I've just returned from London having attended the 'Auditioning for Musical Theatre' Workshop with Richard Evans CDG. I really enjoyed the experience and I can't wait for future audition opportunities. Thank you!

Actor - Lilly Cooper

It was fantastic and so useful to hear from Casting Directors and learn more about what they think.

Actor - Liza Rajani Tondel

"I have learnt so much from Richard Evans' Musical Theatre Workshop which I attended today.
I had such a fantastic time at the Bristol Intake Workshop today, it was extremely insightful
I just passed my Intake Workshop and now I'm feeling very pleased with myself!"

Actor - Lucy-Ellen Parker

The Intake Workshop with Brendan McNamara was great! Thanks for the opportunity to perform for such a well respected Casting Director.

NEW FEATURE FILM CASTING - TOAST

2010-03-09T06:56:00.000-08:00

Set in the 1960’s, “Toast” is the story of Nigel Slater’s childhood and adolescence based on his bestselling autobiography “Toast: The Story Of A Boy’s Hunger”.

It charts his life between the ages of nine and fifteen - the untimely death of his beloved mother, his father’s remarriage to the hideous Mrs Potter and Nigel’s awkward sexual awakening.

Brought up in a family whose regular mealtimes included tinned spam, burnt toast and uncooked Fray Bentos pies, it is all the more remarkable that a nine year old boy discovered such an adoration of, and skill for cooking, and it is this obsession which eventually rescues him and gives him his purpose in life.

We are looking for a boy to play the main character at 9 years of age and another boy to play the main character at 15 years of age.

APPLY FOR CASTING

Best Wishes

The Casting Website
Audition Today

Auditioning for Musical Theatre

2010-03-04T03:43:00.000-08:00

I am delighted to inform you that the Casting Director, Richard Evans CDG, will be leading a full day Workshop titled ‘Auditioning for Musical Theatre’ on Sunday 28th March 2010 in London. The day will give a rare first hand insight into the audition process, which will be invaluable to everyone wishing to pursue a career as a musical theatre performer.
This unique Workshop will cover:

Research into shows and genres
Preparation for auditions and career in general
The casting process and audition panel
The most effective songs for the part
Presentation and self image
Making an impression and standing out from the crowd
Interview technique and interpersonal skills
The presentation of sheet music
Acting the song
Tailoring the sound for the space
The dance call and following a routine
The interview
Finding out about auditions and keeping a log
The recalls (call backs)
Feedback and knock-backs

The day will begin with everyone being taken through an audition in singing and dancing, exactly as they would be if they were auditioning for a musical. This will be followed by all-important feedback and advice - something you will rarely be given in an actual audition situation. After lunch, you will then have an opportunity to put what you have learnt into practice, by doing the first audition for a second time (how many times have you thought how much better you'd have been if you could have done it all over again?!) The day will finish with feedback on your improvement and time to have your questions answered.

Richard will be joined by leading audition pianist, Paul Crew, who regularly plays for many top shows including Hairspray, Les Miserables and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, and will take you through your songs and West End performer and dance teacher, Leanne Harwood, who has appeared in many musicals including Mamma Mia and Grease, will work with you on some dance routines. Both will share their extensive knowledge while in action and at the feedback sessions.

This is a fantastic opportunity for our Members to work with a Casting Director of over 30 years experience and receive invaluable advice and guidance on the practicalities of auditioning for Musical Theatre.

This Workshop is offered to Members of The Casting Website at a discounted price of £65, for anyone else wishing to attend the cost will be £95 for the day.

There are only 25 places available which will be on a strictly first come, first served basis and we expect a very high demand from young Actors wishing to attend this event.

To avoid disappointment book your place today by calling 01952 458449.

New Major Feature Film Casting

2010-02-02T07:37:00.000-08:00

We currently have a Casting Call posted on the Website for Joe Wright's New Feature Film 'Hanna' starring Saorise Ronan.

We are looking for a teenage girl aged 14-16, very contemporary and extraverted.

The role of Sophie is the friend of the lead character who's interests include facebook/boys/makeup - Typical teenage girl pursuits.

Follow the below link to apply for this role...

ACTING JOBS

...don't forget that to book your intake audition with us!

AUDITION

New Casting Calls

2010-01-29T02:17:00.000-08:00

If you haven't checked them out already, go to the Browse Casting Calls page on The Casting Website.

New Castings include:

Wuthering Heights: MAJOR NEW Feature Film Casting Now! Based on the Novel by Emily Bronte's Wuthering Heights and directed by an Academy and BAFTA Award Winning director.

Attack The Block: This is a f...antastic film from BIgTalk, who produced Shaun of the Dead and Hot Fuzz., in which a group of teenagers defend their council block from alien attack. It is written and directed by Joe Cornish, the comedian from the Adam and Joe show , who also wrote the Spielberg "Tintin". It is a briliant and original film, with great ambition for reaching the wide audience that BigTalk's other films have done...

Preludes: BAFTA Award Winning Director wants to find the Perfect Actor to play his lead in his New Feature Film and write the script around them! Looking for the lead role in a Major Feature Film about a mother and son who go on a road trip. The story is both moving and funny. This a fantastic opportunity for New Undiscovered Actors to make their mark and potentially land a Leading Role in a Feature Film!

The Man Inside: Needing four teenagers, to play the leads in a new Feature Film Called The Man Inside

The Sound of Music: Girls and boys to play the Von Trap Children

Oliver!: Oliver aged 9 - 12 Under 4 foot 9 Fairish Good singing

Les Miserables 25th Anniversary UK Tour: LES MISERABLES UK TOUR Birmingham and Edinburgh. We are looking for girls to perform locally in Birmingham and Edinburgh. We are also looking for a boy to perform in Edinburgh and tour. They all play on a rota and our touring boys come home whenever possible. Gavroche aged about 10 under 4 ft7 really good acting and singing required. Cosette under 4ft 4, fair skin, sweet soprano voice. Also Eponine who does not sing but understudies Cosette.

What are you waiting for? CLICK HERE

Casting Call - Who's The Daddy (Internet)

2010-01-08T10:32:00.000-08:00

This comedy viral will be based around the concept of pregnant teenage boys.

We are looking for 3 main characters - 3 lads with a playing age of 17/18.

Casting Details:

Role: Pregnant Lad 1: Kyle (Male)

Description: Cuddly build, age 18, footy fan, tracksuit wearing, heavily gelled spiked hair.

Agreements / Contracts / Fees: £300 as a buyout for internet and PR use, some print media and possible use in local cinema.

Role: Pregnant Lad 2- Carl (Male)

Description: Average build, age 17, footy fan, gelled hair, one of the lads.

Agreements / Contracts / Fees: £300 as a buyout for internet and PR use, some print media and possible use in local cinema.

Role: Lad 3: Nathan (Male)

Description: Has baby with him in a pram. Mixed race, footy fan, average build, age 18.

Agreements / Contracts / Fees: £300 as a buyout for internet and PR use, some print media and possible use in local cinemas.

Role: Extras

Description: Extras to featured in the main scene in a local park in Peterborough.

Agreements / Contracts / Fees: There will be no payment for extras.

Please contact The Casting Website to apply for any of these roles.

The Casting Website – New Year, New Look, New Approach!

2010-01-08T10:26:00.000-08:00

Message from Rob Earnshaw. Managing Director of The Casting Website

When I was 18 I had a dream to create a directory to help promote Young Actors and since its inception in 2005, I am proud to say that The Casting Website has grown into the largest and most comprehensive casting breakdown service for young Actors in the United Kingdom!

The Casting Website has worked with leading Casting Directors and production companies recommending Actors for many major TV, Theatre, Film and Theatre productions and since 2005 we posted out castings for productions such as Merlin, Holby city, Skins, Spring Awakening, Oliver! , Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland and Slumdog Millionare to name a few.

Because of your support, the directory has grown and grown and I have now decided to change the Service we offer...

I am determined to give you the best chance to succeed therefore we offer our Full Members.

1. Professional Head Shots.

2. A Free Workshop with a Professional Casting Director.

3. Access to Professional Casting Calls.

4. Professional Training.

5. Meetings with Real Agents.

And much more...

There are no set instructions on how to become a Professional Actor. The Casting Website has been developed to help you evaluate your own strengths and weaknesses. I and my team will strive to help and inspire you so that you can build a successful and prosperous career!

2010 is going to be a great year for us and we wish for you to join in our success.

Kindest Regards

Rob Earnshaw

Member of the The Observer/Courvoisier the Future 500,

Winner North East IWCYC entrepreneur 2009 award.

Preludes – New Feature Casting

2009-11-27T09:40:00.001-08:00

BAFTA Award Winning Director (click here to find out who) wants to find the Perfect Actor to play his lead in his New Feature Film and write the script around them!

Filming in the UK from around June-August 2010

Looking for the lead role in a Major Feature Film about a mother and son who go on a road trip. The story is both moving and funny.

This a fantastic opportunity for New Undiscovered Actors to make their mark and potentially land a Leading Role in a Feature Film!

Role: ( click here )

Aged: Between 14-18 years old

To find out more information, please click here

Running With Bulls

2009-11-27T09:38:00.000-08:00

Looking for an Asian Actress to play Lead in a New Feature called Running With Bulls...

To apply please click here

Commercial Casting

2009-11-27T09:35:00.000-08:00

CINEMA COMMERCIAL - Casting Brief

Casting is on Monday 30^th November 2009.

Unfortunately, due to commercial confidentiality we cannot name the product, service, company or organization.

ARTISTS FEES – all artists

BSF – £300

Cinema Usage – £1,250 for 12 months usage

Internet option – £1,000 for 12 months

THE CHARACTERS

SCRIPT 1

MUST BE EITHER: YORKSHIRE or MANCHESTER or NEWCASTLE or SCOTTISH or BIRMINGHAM

Daughter – The daughter is 17 years old and is a slim, slightly shy, attractive and typically independent teenager. Emma has worked hard at school and thinks she knows the way of the world and is in love and inseparable from her boyfriend Billy. The sort of girl who wears lots of rings and has chipped nail polish.

Daughter’s boyfriend – Billy is Emma’s boyfriend and is a scruffy 18 yr old. Billy has a cool long-short hairstyle which can obscure his eyes. He is a bit of a daydreamer and not overly confident but is an intelligent and sensitive young man who feels a little out of his depth with Emma’s angry Dad. The kind of lad who wears skinny jeans, hooded top and worn out black leather jacket

SCRIPT 2

Son – is 25 an honest, hardworking apprentice who works for the same company as his Dad. (Think Billy Elliot’s elder brother – Jamie Draven). He is a chip off the old block, reliable and likeable guy who has a close and loving relationship with his Dad but there are some things that he has only been able to discuss with his Mum up to now

MUST BE EITHER: YORKSHIRE or MANCHESTER or NEWCASTLE or SCOTTISH or BIRMINGHAM

SCRIPT 3

Asian Son (Indian Sub-continent) is 17 and the second eldest son in a family of four siblings. He lives with his Mother & father and the rest of the family in the Midlands. He fancies himself as a bit of a dude, he does a stint DJ-ing at a local club at weekend and studies Computer Studies at the weekend

ALL CHARACTERS MUST BE EITHER: YORKSHIRE or MANCHESTER or NEWCASTLE or SCOTTISH or BIRMINGHAM

SUGGESTIONS

To apply please click here

The Man Inside – Feature Film

2009-11-27T09:32:00.000-08:00

Title: The Man Inside

Casting Director: Click Here

Needing four teenagers – playing age 16-18 to play the leads in a new Feature Film Called The Man Inside

Roles:

3 Black Actors: East London

One black boy and a girl who are brother and sister. 1 friend.

1 White Male: Age 16-18

TO APPLY

Please Click Here

AUDITIONS FOR MAJOR BRITISH FEATURE FILM

2009-11-18T01:30:00.000-08:00

AUDITIONS FOR MAJOR BRITISH FEATURE FILM

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 18th November 2009 12pm

Looking for the leading roles in a feature film called ATTACK THE BLOCK.

The film is written and directed by click here (writer of Spielberg’s THE NEW ADVENTURES OF TINTIN and one half of the brilliant ADAM & JOE comedy duo) and produced by the same company who made (SHAUN OF THE DEAD, HOTFUZZ).

The film will be shooting from the end of January 2010 for 10 weeks and is about a group of teenagers defending their South-London tower block from an alien attack.

All applicants must be London Based.

ROLE: Streetwise black or mixed-race boys and girls

Streetwise black or mixed-race boys and girls with genuine London street accents.

They should be aged 16 or over but be young-looking . They must be able to play proper South London street kids on a London council estate. They must have plenty of attitude and witty banter. We are definitely not looking for middle-class kids.

ROLE: Caucasian boy – 10 years old Street wise Full of energy.

ROLE: Black Male – 10 Years old wise Full of energy.

To apply please click here

The Casting Website Auditions

2009-10-22T06:44:00.000-07:00

Do you wish to become a part of the largest and most comprehensive casting breakdown service for young Actors in the UK?
The Casting Website are holding intake auditions across the country, from the 10th January 2010 until the 28th February 2010 in the following locations...

10th January 2010
Glasgow
Newcastle
Liverpool
Birmingham
Central London (Islington)

17th January 2010
Leeds
Manchester
Southampton

24th January 2010
Edinburgh
Liverpool
Birmingham
North West London (Watford)

31st January 2010
Aberdeen
Manchester
Sheffield
Central London (Islington)

7th February 2010
Newcastle
Liverpool
Birmingham
Belfast

14th February 2010
Glasgow
Manchester
North West London (Watford)

21st February 2010
Liverpool
Birmingham
Central London (Islington)

28th February 2010
Edinburgh
Manchester
Central London (Islington)

Book your Audition.

www.thecastingwebsite.com

What is The Casting Website?

2009-10-22T05:37:00.000-07:00

The Casting Website is a fantastic device to help get your career in the entertainment industry started.

Not only can you have access to numerous Castings and your CV made available to top industry Casting Directors, but you will also be given the chance to attend workshops where you can expect to hone your skills as a Young Actor, get fantastic advice from Casting Professionals and take part in numerous drama activities with new people who share your ambition.

To see an exclusive video of one of our fantastic workshops, please click here.

http://www.thecastingwebsite.com/

Exclusive Interview with Kevin Dowsett, Founder of Theatretrain

2009-10-22T05:34:00.000-07:00

Why Train in the Arts?

The Casting Website highly value the importance of the experience, training and the social benefits that are given by local youth theatres. We recommend all our members to join their local Youth Theatre and train in the arts. Kevin Dowsett founder of Theatretrain explains more…

To see this fantastic interview please click here.

http://www.thecastingwebsite.com/

Exclusive Interview with Radio Producer Shaun Macloughlin

2009-10-22T05:25:00.000-07:00

Shaun Macloughlin was with the BBC for 30 years, first as a Script Editor in TV Single Plays and then for 25 years as a Radio Producer of over 400 programmes, employing Actors and directing drama, comedy, documentaries, poetry and readings. He has written the definitive book on Writing, Producing and Acting Audio. He has also directed stage plays in the UK and abroad.

Shaun talks to us about the benefits of radio drama and the importance of voice…

To see this fantastic interview please click here.

http://www.thecastingwebsite.com/

Exclusive Interview with Casting Director Richard Evans CDG

2009-10-22T05:17:00.000-07:00

Casting Director Richard Evans CDG , offers great advice to young actors about auditioning, what to do, what not to do and what happens next…

To see this fantastic interview please click here.

http://www.thecastingwebsite.com/

Exclusive Interview with Professional Actor Adam Deacon

2009-10-22T05:11:00.000-07:00

Adam Deacon (4 March 1983) is an award winning actor from Hackney, East London who rose to fame after starring in the 2006 film Kidulthood. Deacon has been acting since the age of 12 and trained at the Anna Scher Theatre. Adam talks to us about his personal journey in the industry and how he managed as a child actor…

To see this fantastic interview please click here.

http://www.thecastingwebsite.com/

DOCTORS BLOCK 45 BREAKDOWN

2007-07-12T07:30:00.000-07:00

Role: Dylan Morton (18) - Ep130 (Male) Description: A bright, imaginative though shy young man with a strong interest in the natural world and alternate realities. He’s due to start a college course on sustainable energy in the new term and is also just started a correspondence course to become a druid. He has recently begun to experience sudden bouts of paralysis and vivid hallucinations of otherworldly beings, which he believes to be real. He’s unaware that he’s suffering from Narcolepsy, Cataplexy and sleep paralysis and is living in terror of being abducted. He’s been living with his granddad for a few months since falling out with his new stepfather......

TO APPLY PLEASE LOG ON TO WWW.THECASTINGWEBSITE.COM

The Devil Probably ( BBC Feature Film)

2007-07-12T07:28:00.000-07:00

Tom (Male)
Playing age 16-18. Physically enormous. Has 'learning difficulties', is a complusive liar & thief. Fr Marcus doesn't have the heart to get rid of him even though it's hard to imagine the Ten Commandments gaining any purchase on his mind.

if you are interested please log on to www.thecastingwebsite.com to apply