Casting Director Lain Kunin
Three-Week Acting Class "Auditioning for Big Budget"
Announcing a rare in-person acting intensive with Casting Director Lain Kunin on the art of auditioning for big budget film and TV. Lain has been working in casting for a decade with a hand in many major productions and TV series, including a host of Marvel shows and big-budget films. Credits include 56 DAYS, THE DIPLOMAT, DAREDEVIL, LUKE CAGE, THE PUNISHER, JESSICA JONES, MANIFEST, THE DEFENDERS, and many more. Her upcoming projects include HERSHEY and UNACCUSTOMED EARTH.
Lain has cast for Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime Video, and NBC among others. Prior to that, she worked at Jim Carnahan Casting on a range of Broadway, movies, and television projects, including the Oscar-nominated film, BROOKLYN, starring Saoirse Ronan. On a personal note, she is kind, funny, and detail-oriented, and one of the top-requested CD guests we have in our classes. You'll walk away with a major up-level to your audition technique and a real felt sense that you have grown your professional community.
Space is limited. The class is in person in New York City. April 23rd, 30th, May 7th from 7:00-9:30pm - $295
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Class Description & Format
Thursdays April 23rd, 30th, May 7th
7:00pm-9:30pm EST In Person
Class 1
For your first class, you'll bring a scene to present in class with just Misha as she gets to know your work and prepares you to do your best work for Lain. You'll receive feedback on your scene from Misha and get a recording of your work. Misha will offer practical, tactical tips on getting big budget auditions even without an agent or manager. You'll also get a chance to ask Misha questions in a live Q&A. Classes will take place at a rental studio in Manhattan.
For more information email [email protected].
Class 2
During your second class, you'll receive dramatic scenes to perform live in class in front of Lain, one at a time. Lain will work individually with each actor as she directs you into an audition-ready performance. Misha and Lain will then team up for a Q&A to answer all your questions about big-budget film and TV. You'll also be invited to network with your fellow students and the rest of the Vermilion community!
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Class 3
In your third and final class, Misha will work with you to choose either a dramatic or comedic scene in advance, which you'll perform live in class. Lain will watch and give feedback on your scene followed by a final Q&A with both Lain and Misha. You'll receive a recording of all of your work over the past three sessions as well as priceless insight into Lain's casting process. By the end of class, you should walk out feeling ready to audition for any big-budget project that comes your way.
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Misha Calvert
Director and Coach
Misha is an award-winning indie writer, director, and showrunner based in New York. Over the past eight years, Misha has created a dozen short films and five digital series, including two that sold to networks: ALL HAIL BETH (BRIC TV) and STRUT (Revry) which was featured in the 2018 Tribeca Film Festival and campaigned for an Emmy in 2022.
She just finished photography on her latest short, PINK FLAGS, which stars Raye and Sawyer Spielberg and received the Panavision New Filmmaker Grant. Feature-wise, Misha is shopping her feminist thriller RAGER with Good Question Media attached to produce, and is gearing up for production on her debut feature, UNGODLY, filming in late 2025.
Misha’s creative mission is to make big, bold works of art that protect and empower those who need it most, including humans and our precious planet. She is the founder of Vermilion, a coaching company which provides support, mentorship, and education for actors, artists and multi-hyphenates.
What Makes Vermilion Classes Different.
The team at Vermilion goes above and beyond to not only create a fun experience as an actor, but to try to make sure that each class sets you up for results. We are proud to report success stories of actors being called in by the casting directors we work with after each and every class. We also prioritize community amongst our artists, so that you walk away having (hopefully) made a few new friends. This combination of down-to-Earth relatability alongside our dedication to rigorous craft and professionalism sets our classes apart in New York City. We aim to make each class not just a learning experience, but an investment in your future.
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