Casting Workshop w/ Annie Murtagh-Monks
A special full day casting workshop for actors in Perth.
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Course Overview
The HubStudio is very proud to welcome back a dear friend and award winning Casting Director Annie Murtagh Monks, for a special one day casting workshop in Perth, aimed at learning how to deliver winning self tapes, screen tests and auditions, including Zoom call backs. Participants will learn how to prepare effectively and audition confidently when they have an opportunity to test for a role in film, television or theatre. Actors in the course will be given audition sides to learn in advance and receive individual coaching and feedback on what they do well and where they could improve.
Annie has cast 39 major film & television projects shot in WA. Films she worked on include Rabbit Proof Fence, Japanese Story, Last Train to Freo and the feature film Drift. She supported the early careers of several internationally successful WA actors and helped cast them in their first screen roles. These include Heath Ledger, Melissa George, Isla Fisher, Emma Booth, Ewen Leslie and Jai Courtney. In 2019 Annie won the (CGA) Casting Guild of Australia’s Award for Best Casting in a TV Drama, where she also serves as the National Treasurer. Recently Annie was casting director and acting coach on Matchbox Pictures/ ABC’s 60 episode TV series The Heights shot in Perth.
This is an opportunity to work closely with Annie, a perfect opportunity to show your skills and learn from WA’s most experienced Casting Director and Acting Coach. Annie will also be covering the new landscape of self-taping for the local and national market, since COVID, covering the technical and industry changes that have occurred post the pandemic.
Work cast by Annie Murtagh-Monks
Coaching Testimonials
CLAIRE VAN DER BOOM
I remember sitting in my first PAC class with sweaty palms. It was a big step for me to take control and pursue my love of acting. I realised very quickly that I’d found the safest place to begin to play. Working with Annie made me realize that acting is a profession to be proud of. She made me see that if I was to commit to a life of being an actor I must never stop practicing my craft. Actors should continually desire to hone their skills. PAC Screen Workshops were ideal in helping me look at the craft from different angles and reminded me to keep the fun alive.“
(Black Light, Hawaii Five-O, Pulse, Battlecreek, City Homicide, Love My Way, Rush, The Pacific.)
LUCY DURACK
“I started doing screen workshops with Annie as a teenager and still always relish the chance to have a refresher class when in town. Whilst on tour in Perth with Wicked the musical, a group of my fellow cast members and I had a wonderful and insightful time brushing up on our screen acting skills with a tailor made series of workshops Annie put together and taught us.”
(Actor/singer- star of musicals: Wicked, Legally Blonde, The Wizard Of Oz; and feature films Goddess & Now Add Honey. Helpmann Award winner.)
EMMA BOOTH
“PAC Screen Workshops really helped me develop as an actor. They taught me the tools I needed to access my emotions and how to develop different characters…I’m so thankful I found out about PAC Screen Workshops when I did. Working with Annie Murtagh-Monks and Ross Hutchens was a true blessing and I would recommend PAC courses to anyone who is serious about getting into the film industry.”
(AFI Award Winner, Hi Is For Happiness, The Gloaming, Hounds Of Love, Jack Irish)
Course Outline
During the session, Annie will focus on:
- Filming scenes, taking direction and playback.
- Exploring different preparation techniques for casting.
- Staying present in the room.
- Improvisation within a scene.
- Give insider information to help you nail the next casting.
Course Outcomes
In this workshop, you will learn:
- How to get out of your head and into your body.
- How to connect with your scene partner.
- How to better prepare for a screen test.
- How to feel empowered before and after a casting session.
For application, please fill out the details below.
Session Details
Day: 1 x Saturday
Date: 11th February 2023
Time: 10.00am – 5.00pm
Location: Subiaco Arts Centre : 180 Hammersley Rd Subi
Participants: 14 Maximum (only open to actors aged 16+)
Price: $285.00 incl GST
Session Details
Payment Options
How To Pay & Instalment Option: The easiest way to pay is by Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) using the bank details on the invoice (please quote the invoice number in the transfer information), or by simply clicking the ‘pay online’ link also on the invoice (bank fees apply). You will be email an invoice upon acceptance into the program. Payment is due no later than the due date stated on the invoice, however if you would like to pay in instalments please call or email the office to arrange the dates and amounts you will pay. Please note full payment of the course is due by the time the course finishes. You can start payment instalments at anytime upon receipt of the invoice.
About Annie Murtagh-Monks
Annie Murtagh-Monks has worked in the film & television industry in WA for over 25 years. Annie is a casting director and acting coach. Annie has cast 38 major film & television projects shot in WA. Films she worked on include Rabbit Proof Fence, Japanese Story, Last Train to Freo and the feature film Drift. She supported the early careers of several internationally successful WA actors and helped cast them in their first screen roles. These include Heath Ledger, Melissa George, Isla Fisher, Emma Booth, Ewen Leslie and Jai Courtney. Annie has been Acting Coach on 20 screen productions, including recently being the joint casting Director on the Channel 7 drama “Claremont Killer” mini series. In 2014 Annie co-founded the WA Chapter of Women in Film & TV International. She is treasurer of the Casting Guild of Australia and lectures Screen Acting part time at WA Academy of Performing Arts. Annie was casting director and acting coach on Matchbox Pictures/ ABC’s 60 episodes TV series The Heights shot in Perth. In 2019 she was awarded CGA’s national Best Casting in a TV Series award for the casting of the first series of The Heights. In 2020 this series won MEAA’s Best Ensemble in a TV Series and Series 2 was a finalist in the same awards.
More information is available at : www.anniemmcasting.com
Apply For The Course
Please send an expression of interest including your C.V. to courses@thehubstudio.com.au or use the below form. Please note the course is by invitation only. If accepted we shall send out an application form with all the course information. Notification for acceptance will be made no later than one week before course commencement.
If offered your place will only be held once payment is received in full. Failure to do so will forfeit your place on the course. For more information or queries please don’t hesitate to call on (02) 9212 0522 or alternatively email us on the above address.
Course Application Form
IMPORTANT INFO!! We are experiencing some unusual issues with our forms from time to time. If your form isn't sending through please email the same information, including your CV and Headshot via email to courses@thehubstudio.com.au and we'll get back to you asap. OR call 02 9212 0522.
Contact Us
For further questions or queries please contact us directly during 10am – 5pm / Monday – Friday on the below details:
- Office: (02) 9212 0522
- Email: courses@thehubstudio.com.au
- Address: 18 City Rd, Chippendale NSW 2008
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Further Questions
The HubStudio prides itself on helping professional actors to facilitate their training journey. If you would like more information about this course, or more importantly which courses would suit you best, then please email or call us to discuss your training goals.
