Report on Special HOLAfábrica Seminar: Casting Seminar with Amy Gossels of Amy Gossels Casting

Amy Gossels of Amy Gossels Casting presented a special HOLAfábrica seminar titled "Insights from Casting Director Amy Gossels to enhance your career" on Friday, May 15, 2015 at Teatro SEA, located in the Clemente Soto Vélez Cultural and Educational Center (home to HOLA).

Before a crowd of HOLA members, Ms. Gossels explained the many changes in the industry that have taken place over the past few years, and how understanding these changes is key to an actor’s success in the current landscape. Among other things, Ms. Gossels highlighted many of the recent technological advances that have made the casting process, in many cases (specifically commercials and some episodic television) much faster than ever. 

She also emphasized that the job of the actor is to be proactive in his/her career and how an actor can be most effective when it comes to increasing their work opportunities. She finished with the encouraging words that "Work begets work” and gave HOLA members the tools and insight to help make that happen. 

Ms. Gossels also expressed the importance of updating your photos and resume and actively submitting on respected casting sites such as Actors' Access (from Breakdown Services) and Casting Networks.

Those in attendance were impressed by the wealth of knowledge Ms. Gossels shared. Her insights were incredibly helpful and very enlightening and those who attended expressed gratitude that an industry insider shared her time and knowledge and gave such specific and productive advice to help the HOLA community.

Special thanks to Teatro SEA, Chris Cruz and Jacqueline Pereda for their help in making this seminar a success.

Special HOLAfábrica Seminar: Casting Seminar with Amy Gossels of Amy Gossels Casting

Insights from Casting Director Amy Gossels
to enhance your career

with Amy Gossels
of Amy Gossels Casting

Friday, May 15, 2015 from 6pm-7:30pm

Teatro SEA @ Clemente Soto Vélez 
Cultural and Educational Center
(same building as HOLA)
107 Suffolk Street, Ground Floor, NYC
(F, J, M, Z to Delancey-Essex / M14A, B39)

$25 for HOLA members
$30 for non-members

(Proceeds from this event will go towards HOLA fundraising efforts.)

SPACE IS LIMITED.
To sign up, call (212) 253-1015 or (888) 624-HOLA.
(Visa, Mastercard and American Express accepted.)

Most actors find that commercial and television work are the most lucrative areas of the our business. The majority of actors who pursue theater and film support themselves with their earnings from commercial and television bookings. But, there have been a lot of changes due to the fast turnaround that is necessary in these areas. 

This seminar with Casting Director Amy Gossels is designed to help actors understand the important changes in the casting process that have taken place over the past few years, so that actors can maximize their work opportunities, particularly in commercials and television. 

Amy will share information and give guidance that will be productive, results-oriented and tailored for both emerging and seasoned actors. 

Amy will walk you through the necessary steps to better establish yourself in this business, and she will share valuable information as to which specific resources are critical and most productive for your career and the best way to use these resources. She will explain how things work from the perspective of a busy casting director and share insight and knowledge to help you get better consideration for projects with any casting office. This seminar will consist of a group overview with Casting Director Amy Gossels followed by a Q&A.

For more information on Amy Gossels and Amy Gossels Casting, click here and here.