Nick Anderson, CSA

Casting Director

Before opening is own office Nick worked with many top casting houses:

Junie Lowry Johnson Casting
TRUE BLOOD *the office won the 2008 Emmy for Outstanding Casting for a Drama Series
UGLY BETTY *the office won the 2007 Emmy for Outstanding Casting for a Comedy Series
IN TREATMENT *the office was nominated for the 2008 Artios for TV Pilot - Drama
PERSONS UNKNOWN
JOHN FROM CINCINNATI
12 MILES OF BAD ROAD
Dava Waite Casting
MY NAME IS EARL *the office won the 2006 Emmy and 2007 Artios for a comedy series
YES DEAR!
HOT PROPERTIES
Tracy Lillienfield  Casting
WILL & GRACE
Alison Jones Casting
 40-YEAR-OLD-VIRGIN

Now on his own Nick has been hard at work casting a full slate of projects from  EMPIRES OF THE DEEP a $100 million film shot in Beijing staring Olga Kurylenko  from Quantum of Solace,  SAVAGE COUNTY a series for Mtv, ARCHETYPE a film staring David Anders from Heroes & Vampire Diaries and Robert Joy from CSI: NY & Land of the Dead and even a celebrity game show called STARLICISOUS. He has been casting films, tv series, commercials and even the occasional short. 

With such a wide range of projects Nick is open to non-union and has been known to taft-hartley!!

CLASSES: Comedy Intensive, Scene Study

Jeffery Brooks

Talent Manager, Producer

       

Jeffery Brooks has worked in the entertainment industry for over thirty years. He appeared on several top-rated television shows and feature films before turning to coaching. Jeffery has worked as both a private and studio coach for actors of all ages and levels, including a stint of seven years on NBC's Friends as a dialogue coach.

Jeffery works with actors to blend the business of the industry with the creativity of acting. In addition to helping actors learn how to book jobs, Jeffery also coaches actors on character development and how to obtain representation. Rather than concentrating on one technique, Jeffery teaches students to utilize all disciplines and tools at their disposal to become the actors they want to be.

Most recently, Jeffery's talent management company has shifted into production and continues to grow. The company, RedRock Entertainment Development, is in various stages on several projects. Jeffery's love and dedication to the arts have also led to the creation of the Life Through Art Foundation, a non-profit organization committed to funding educational opportunities in the arts for young students who otherwise would not be able to finance such endeavors.

Jeffery Brooks' has coached actors to find success on such shows as CSI: MIAMI, Without A Trace, National Commercials (Heineken and McDonalds), Heroes, Everybody Hates Chris, Little Miss CEO (Pilot), many, many indie features such as Loved Ones, The Tony Mendez Show (CBS.com), ROOM 401 (MTV), My Alibi, CSI: NY, MADTV, ER, Life, Zoey 101, CSI, ER, Everybody Hates Chris, Two and a Half Men, Ghost Whisperer, EX List, Mentalist, Criminal Minds, Entourage, Life, LAPD, Grey's Anatomy, I Carly, Young and the Restless, General Hospital, Cold Case and NUMB3RS. He has also worked to place actors with some of the biggest agencies in town!

Please visit www.ltaf.org for more information on Jeffery's charity.

CLASSES: Audition Technique, Scene Study

Christy Dooley

Casting Director of "The Bold and The Beautiful"

In 1987, an opening came up for a new daytime drama about to launch on CBS.  Christy jumped at the chance to get involved.  She started working with the The Bold and the Beautiful when the show was still in pre-production and just celebrated her 24th year as their Casting Director.  Over the years, Christy has given hundreds of actors their start including giving Eva Longoria her first speaking role. She has also enjoyed casting such notable actors as Patrick Duffy, Michael Clarke Duncan, Alley Mills, Antonio Sabato Jr., Charlton Heston, Morgan Fairchild, Mario Lopez and the great Betty White.  Learn what takes to book a Soap!

CLASS: Soap Opera Intensive

Scott Wissner

Commercial Casting Director

       

Mr. Wissner has over 20 years experience in casting and production.  He is an integral part of the creative casting team at ASG Casting.   ASG’s work on Bud Light was recently nominated for an Emmy.  Currently, he is writing and developing a half-hour comedy for television and a network reality show.  Scott has directed thousands of commercial casting sessions, more than anyone in Los Angeles.  He is known throughout the industry, as an “actor’s director”, helping actor’s find their best performances.  In 1988 Scott helped create and was an original partner in Beth Holmes Casting.  Within 3 years BHC Casting had annual billings of over $1,000,000.00.  

Some of ASG's recent clients include, NATIONAL CAMPAIGNS for CARL'S JR., TOYOTA, MCDONALDS, FORD, DUNKIN DONUTS, BUD LIGHT, ESPN, MILLER LITE, PRILOSEC AND WENDY'S.

CLASS: 4 week Commercial Intensive

Chris Game

Commercial Casting Director


Commercial Casting Director Chris Game has cast a number of national commercial campaigns for:  Harley Davidson, Swiffer, Shell, Burger King, Dodge, Jeep, Chrysler, Well’s Fargo, Beck’s, Lego, Oscar Mayer, Kellogg’s, Play Station, Pepsi, Taco Bell, Sear’s, Mercedes Benz, Mercury—and many, many more.  His independent film projects include The Good Humor Man (starring Kelsey Grammer, Jason Siegel, and Jorge Garcia), and The Uninvited (featuring Colin Hay).  He also just finished casting his third feature film Donner Pass. Chris is also a co-founder and current member of the Elephant Theatre Company.

Cheryllynn Carter

Voice Over Casting Director, Producer

       

Cheryllynn Carter has produced and cast 100's of television commercials (including Super Bowl ads), radio, and interactive spots at TBWA/Chiat/Day in Los Angeles for almost 14 years before branching out on her own with Precision Talent, where she produces audio, coaches voice over talent, and casts commercial projects.

Cheryl Carter is the Founder and President of Precision Talent Voice Over Management. Her company centers on educating and empowering voice over talent as well as marketing them to the different media forms. As president, she oversees the acquisition of all talent, coaching, marketing as well as day to day administration. She is also a creative director, casting director and producer for all audio book, and multi-media audio production. She has spoken at the Actor's Network, UCI, CLU, and UCLA.

CLASS: Voice Over Intensive