Andrea Toyias’ latest workshop, “Casting Director for a Day,” was inspired by her realization that actors would benefit greatly from hearing what she hears as a casting director. Thus, her newest class was born. With actors now self-directing from home, often unsure if their auditions hit the mark, Andrea decided to offer voice talent a glimpse behind the glass, essentially turning them into casting interns for a day. Through lively discussions on audition excellence and real-life audition reviews from Andrea’s inbox, participants gain a solid grasp of what casting directors seek and what elevates an audition. Each participant will submit an audition beforehand for review during the class, enabling collaborative improvement sessions with Andrea.

This lecture-based class fosters student engagement, allowing participation from home studios or any location. While a high-quality microphone isn’t necessary, webcam and microphone access are strongly encouraged.

Prior to the class, students will be provided with a mock audition to submit, as if it were a real one. These audio files will then be reviewed during the class.