Casting Workshop w/Lou Mitchell

With over 30 years of experience, Lou Mitchell is one of Australia’s most respected casting directors, known for her keen eye for talent and her ability to assemble outstanding casts for a diverse range of projects.

She has worked across feature films, television dramas, soap operas, and international productions, casting projects featuring some of the biggest names in the industry, including Daniel Radcliffe, Dominic Cooper, Chris Pang, Luke Arnold, Delta Goodrem, and Guy Pearce.

Known for her versatility across all genres, Lou has successfully cast everything from horror to children’s television, crime thrillers to romantic comedies, ensuring the perfect actor is matched to every role. Her passion for storytelling, deep industry knowledge, and commitment to discovering new talent make her a powerhouse in the Australian and international entertainment industry.

ABOUT THE WORKSHOP:

Acting Performance Studio is thrilled to welcome Lou Mitchell to the studio! This workshop is designed to help students learn about the casting process and audition techniques, enabling them to deliver their best performances in any casting audition throughout their acting careers. Lou will guide students on how to make a lasting impression with their self-tapes and what casting directors seek in audition scenes.

WORKSHOP OUTLINE:

During the workshop, students will perform a short scene for Lou, who will provide direction and feedback. Students will then incorporate this feedback into a second take. After all scenes are performed, there will be a Q&A session with Lou, offering invaluable insights into the casting process for the Australian TV and film industry.

PREPARATION:

A scene will be sent to you 5-7 days prior to the workshop. Students are expected to have memorized their lines and prepared their scenes as they would for an audition.

REFLECTION:

Actors are encouraged to bring a USB so APS can upload their audition footage on the day. This will allow students to review their performances and further improve their audition techniques.