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 Paul has the unique, industry-insider advantage as an acting teacher and career / audition coach having been on both sides of the hiring process for Broadway and Hollywood projects.
In addition to his work as a casting director, SDC director and former actor, Paul has taught on faculty for the NYU-Tisch program at The Atlantic Theater Company and has spoken to theater students, by invitation, on the campuses of America’s finest performing arts schools including: Yale, Temple, Rutgers, Elon, James Madison, The University of The Arts and Northeastern University.
Privately -- one-on-one -- or in a group class; you and Paul, together, can advance your career with effective marketing skills, grow your audition technique and improve your interview abilities for when meeting with directors, casting directors and talent representation.
Paul Russell Casting's classes for actors:
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"Paul Russell's constructive criticism,
and reality of the acting profession
is uniquely detailed
and incredibly truthful."
 -- BERNARD TELSEY, casting director
(Rent, Sex & The City: The Movie, Wicked)
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"This business is full of shysters, con-artists
and souls so jaded
art will sadly never reach them;
you however are the Real McCoy.
Beneath your gruff exterior, staunch professionalism and hard-ass perfectionism
is a charismatic,
discerning and inspired genius.
I feel extremely fortunate to have had the good sense to trust you...
You're an actor's dream."
 -- NICOLE POOLE. actress
(Career/Audition Technique Student)
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Private Career Coaching (3 Weeks)
One-hour intensives held over three consecutive weeks:
- Discover with Paul a Marketing Make-over for both Your Hard-copy and Digital Materials
- Learn How to Best Approach Find/Work with an Agent
- Perfect Your Audition Skills One-on-One with Paul
- Refine Interview Strategies for Meetings with Directors & Talent Reps.
- Get Career Coaching to Break-Through Barriers
The One-On-One series provides the actor with Paul's undivided attention. Paul knows how to market a career in entertainment. He also understands how actors can excel in auditions. In three, one-hour sessions, Paul will provide you with an actor marketing makeover; giving you a proactive push to reaching your goals in the arts. Plus you and Paul will work together on your audition and interview techniques.
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"After years of being an aimless actor I’m thankful for your seminar and its motivating affects.
I wasn’t sure what to expect and was extremely pleased to find someone who wasn’t just cashing a check in the name of networking. Your desire to help actors is evident to all and if I may speak for many others, we very much appreciate it."
 -- TREY ZIEGLER, actor
(Student)
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A Modern, Mid-town Manhattan Studio |
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For Actors 18 Years of Age & Over |
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Three, One Hour Sessions (one per week)
a limited amount of Series remain. |
to reserve:
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"Your expertise and
advice was excellent...
What I'll remember most
is your support,
encouragement and
honesty.
Thank you for
your generosity."
 -- JORGE HOYOS, actor
(Private Student)
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1. Choose a series:
Remaining One-on-One Series:
August is full visit Access to Agents
Series A2: 8/3, 8/10, 8/17 @ 2:30 PM (Filled)
Series A4: 8/3, 810, 8/17 @ 5:30 PM (Filled)
2. Reserve your choice of series from the drop down menus to the right. You will then be transferred to a secure server.
(Non-PayPal members can use PayPal. Once you have been transferred to the PayPal site go to the lower left-hand corner of the screen to use for FREE the PayPal service)
Flex-Scheduling: If none of the dates & times fit your schedule contact PRC's Education Director via the link below to arrange three, one hour sessions.
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Acting Career Advancement
Actors have been getting work and representation as a result of Access to Agents.
(ALL Agents in Both Series cover TV, Film & Theatre)
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"From the two agencies
that called me back
I signed with
The Mine.
Thanks so much for all your wisdom, time and “inner monologues” guiding me
in the right direction.
I love you Paul!"
 -- A'LISA MILES, actress
(Access to Agents Participant)
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Acting Career Advancement Intensive - (4 Weeks)
NY agents are looking for actors who sing because there's more work. Prepare with casting director and director Paul Russell and then be introduced personally to the people who can help you get work: Talent Agents.
Plus... you'll get a marketing make-over, refine audition skills and develop interview strategies! Information, guidance and career coaching only found directly with Paul. All attending agents cover TV, film and theater with clients in Broadway and major-studio projects. Each agent is franchised by Screen Actors' Guild, Actors' Equity Association and AFTRA to represent talent.
Prep., Meet & Audition for:
Judy Boals
(Owner - Judy Boals, Inc. A Talent & Literary Agency)
Ken Melamed
(Owner / Agency Partner - Bret Adams, Ltd.)
Chris Nichols
(Legit Agent - Kerin-Goldberg & Associates)
- Open To Only 10 Actors per Series
- Details Below...
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"Thank you so much for referring me to
Independent Artists Agency...
It was wonderful meeting with them
and even more wonderful signing with them!
Reading your book and taking your class has been
invaluable. Thank you!"
 -- BENJAMIN J McHUGH, actor
(Access to Agents Participant)
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Broadway Musical Access to Agents
- Audition for Agents with New Scenes from Present Film, TV and Theatrical Audition Sides
- Perfect Both Your Music and Acting Auditions for the Agents, One-on-One with Paul (includes working with a musical director)
- Refine an Interview Strategy in Sessions with Paul Prior to Meeting The Agents
- Engage in a Direct Q & A Interaction Between You and the Agents
- Discover with Paul a Marketing Make-over for both Your Hard-copy and Digital Materials
- Receive Written Feedback from the Agents on Your Audition and Potential as a Client
Past participants have gotten requests for private call-backs
and offers to sign.
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"Since completing
Access to Agents...
I received a call-back to audition for Schiowitz, Connor, Ankrum & Wolf, followed by an interview, and the offer to sign with their agency!"
Thanks again for the insight and opportunity!!"
 -- MICHAEL SAMPLE, actor
(Access to Agents Participant)
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A Modern, Mid-town Manhattan Studio |
"Your Access to Agents class was really
a wonderful experience.
Between your book, your guidance, your staff and the high quality agents you bring in, it’s really an amazing opportunity.
I received a call from Schiowitz, Connor, Ankrum and Wolf Talent Agency (who were on your panel). The call was for a representation audition next week.This is such a wonderful opportunity for me and I just wanted to thank you for your guidance and positivity during your class."
With my new found wisdom and confidence I look forward to seeing you again at the audition table.
Thanks!"
 -- JASON ROSOF, actor
(Access to Agents Participant)
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For Actors 18 Years of Age & Over
Open To Only 10 Actors per Series |
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September '10: Four, Two-hour Evening Sessions PLUS the Agent Panel Auditions on a Fifth Night
Students Choose One Series (A or B)
Series B | 9/14, 21, 23, 28, 10/4 (Includes all dates, 6 - 9 PM)
ONLY 2 SEATS LEFT!
Series A | 9/13, 20, 22, 27, 10/4 (Includes all dates, 6 - 9 PM) FULL
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Register Fully & Easily Choosing Your Series Option Below:
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(Non-PayPal members can use PayPal. Once you have been transferred to the PayPal site go to the lower left-hand corner of the screen to use for FREE the PayPal service.) |
"I'm now
with IAA.
Love and
gratitude to you Paul;
an advocate for the actor
and a prince among
men!"
 -- CHRIS DELAINE, actress
(Access to Agents Participant)
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Agent Bios:
Judy Boals (Owner; Judy Boals, Inc. - A Talent & Literary Agency) Judy has represented actors and writers on Broadway and the screen for over two decades. Clients, some of them award-winners, have worked on projects that include: Broadway; Superior Donuts, Disney's Mary Poppins, Inherit The Wind (revival), Disney's The Lion King, The Phantom of The Opera; TV; all the major episodics and soaps in New York; Film; Winter of Frozen Dreams, Spinning Into Butter plus other major studio and independent titles as well.
Ken Melamed (Agency Partner; Bret Adams, Ltd.) Ken represents actors for film, TV and theatre and has been with Bret Adams, Ltd. Since 1997. Among the agency’s client highlights include Joel Hatch (Billy Elliot), Michael Mandell (Elf), Arielle Jacobs (nat’l tour of In The Heights), Kevin Covert (Memphis), John Leslie Wolfe (Phantom Of The Opera - Vegas) plus other Broadway productions including Mamma Mia and South Pacific. Television highlights include; Keith Powell and Teddy Coluca (30 Rock), Caroline Lagerfelt (Gossip Girl) Barbara Tirrell and Laura Knight Keating (Boardwalk Empire) Valerie Perrine (Lights Out) and Michael Laurence (Damages). Movies; Charles Keating (Salt) Keir Dullea (Henri) Robert LaSardo (The Hunt) Michael Mandell (I Love You, Philip Morris).
Chris Nichols (Legit Agent - Kerin-Goldberg & Associates) Chris Nichols holds a BFA in Musical Theatre from the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music and has worked in the New York theatrical industry for the past several years. He currently handles all musical theatre, as well as some film and TV, projects for Kerin-Goldberg Associates and prior to joining Kerin-Goldberg he spent 3 years with Peggy Hadley Enterprises, Inc. He currently has clients in Wicked, La Cage, Promises Promises, Billy Elliot, Jersey Boys, A Little Night Music, Phantom Of The Opera, South Pacific, Rock of Ages, Hair, 30 Rock, Ugly Betty, All My Children and Law & Order etc.
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Audition Coaching | Interview Help | Career Counseling
(Single Private Sessions)
Have an audition coming up and need a professional auditor-director's feedback and coaching? Or, just need to work on your audition and/or interview skills?
Paul will work with you to take your audition out for a "test-spin". He can also work with you to hone your interview skills for when you're standing in front of casting decision makers or for when you're meeting with talent agents and managers. From experience he understands what the gate keepers of work respond to and what actor audition/interview skills and behavior wins an actor representation, callbacks and jobs.
Rate: $69 per hour OR $100 for two consecutive hours
When:To set-up an appointment write us via the contact link below.
Where: Mid-town Manhattan
Contact PRC's Education Director via the link below to to sign-up for coaching with Paul Russell. Please detail your goals and needs.
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"In a business where
all to often coy rules
the day, your bluntness
is refreshing, instructive & offers clear action as a
way to break through the gatekeepers and work."
 -- YVONNE ROEN, actress
(Access to Agents Participant)
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Casting director for film (20th Century Fox, HBO)  TV (NBC, CBS, Warner Brothers), Broadway, an SDC Director at Tony award-winning theaters, author of ACTING: Make It Your Business (Back Stage Books / Random House) and former actor; Paul Russell knows how to help actors exceed their potential and get work. That's his job.
Paul has been guiding actors for most of his 30 year career in the entertainment industry. He has worked with familiar names among them are: Kevin Spacey, Jennifer Anniston, Cynthia Nixon, Bill Cosby.  And he has worked and helped many talented, hard working talented individuals who are the backbone of the industry. He’s spoken to theater students by invitation on the campuses of America’s finest performing arts schools including Temple University, The University of The Arts and Northeastern University. Whether working one-on-one with actors or in groups, Paul enjoys guiding and helping actors discover effective audition techniques and modern marketing strategies that they've yet to discover for themselves. |
"I can't express how
grateful I am for all your
help and advice.
Thank you so much
for being
genuinely interested in advancing actors'
careers."
 -- DINA KOZHAKMETOVA, actress
(Access to Agents participant)
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Access to Agents - TV & Film Series
(Group Class that auditions for talent agents)
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Access to Agents - Musical Theatre Series
(Group Class that auditions for talent agents) |
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Actor Career & Audition Technique Coaching
(Private Class)
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Online Career & On-Camera Coaching
(Private internet class that requires Skype) |
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Cancellation & Reschedule Policies:
Series reservations which have been secured by payment but require a postponement by the student and/or instructor are credited towards a future class of equal stature, within one calendar year of the original class.
If a student is absent for any of the sessions during a series, the missed session(s) are forfeited by the participant.
If a student on an installment plan fails to maintain the fee schedule and does not fulfill requests for missed payments all prior monies are forfeited. No refunds. |
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