Laurie is known for her ability to tend to client needs, control the chaos and make it happen (whatever "it" may be) with a calm head and a cool, yet ridiculously friendly demeanor. She provides the professionalism of a casting veteran with the fresh eye, passion and excitement of "new school" casting. Two rules followed (by ALL) in her office: 1. There's no crying in casting. 2. Do not panic.
then and now...
A former professional stage actor (including international touring) and acting teacher, Laurie started advising both industry professionals and actors about the changing commercial world, in January 2004, while working for Casting Networks, Inc. From there she moved into a three year position as a full time casting associate where she thrived in casting hundreds of commercials for countless top advertising agencies and production companies.
Late 2009, Laurie opened Laurie Records Casting and still laments the humdrum name. While she continues casting all types of commercials, she also takes on hosting jobs (Disney's Movie Surfers and DC All Access being the most notable), the crazy world of new media, print, industrials, voice over and dabbles in casting features and short films. Check out IMDB for additional theatrical-type credits.
When time allows you might find Laurie as a guest speaker for numerous top-notch actor organizations (SAG-AFTRA Foundation, Universal and CNI to name a few) in Los Angeles. She continues in her ninth year of advising commercial actors of the do's and don'ts of the industry in her monthly column, "Commercial Actors Should Never..." for Casting Networks, Inc.
...and she's not new to this. Laurie saw her first in-person game at the kingdom circa 1980. She's loved them through good and ALL the bad.
Laurie would take a brilliant meal over a new pair of shoes any day. Artichokes, oysters and uni top the list but amazing bread and butter is hard to beat. She'll also eat anything. Silk worms are not an acquired taste... they will just never be good.
Laurie has climbed a mountain in BC, hiked the Milford Track in NZ, trails in Zion National Park and made it down, across and back up the Grand Canyon. The Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is next. YAY and ugh.
wait, what, huh?!? Is this a new thing? As a matter of fact, it's been offered for 3 years now. Laurie fights the urge (and the clock! the darn clock!) to turn her casting session into a classroom on a regular basis. The struggle is real (ha!)... and this is the fix. ONLINE CLASSES.
flexing the 'ole commercial audition muscles!
* Troubleshoot what may be going on if your callback percentage is slumping.
* Get feedback/insight, when it feels like you're submitting self tapes into the abyss.
* Opportunity for practice (when auditions are slow.. or are in need of a tune-up) to build confidence... which we know is key. AND practice for the various types of commercial auditions that are out there.
* Making multiple great commercial choices, via commercial
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new to class with me? This is a great place to start!
self tape commercial classes (not a how-to self tape class)
requirements:
* able to record and send self tape (perfect set up not required)
* able to participate in a zoom meeting
* have a decent internet connection
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Cost $85 USD/commercial scene w/partner & commercial scenario/no script (per class). take both for $160 |
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your own home/Zoom... where commercial auditions are happening NOW! |
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adult actors 18+ |
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email laurierecords@gmail.com for more info & payment options
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$200/hr (shorter time options available!) |
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pre-arranged appointment |
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Zoom |
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primarily for former students, exceptions possible! |
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great for feedback on previously submitted self tapes/troubleshooting, private practice virtual/self tape audition assignments, "business of commercials" discussion, or you tell me! |
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email Laurie to discuss laurierecords@gmail.com |
Deliver a SOLID to BRILLIANT audition every single time. This is possible. ... which of course leads to more callbacks, more bookings! commercial auditions are weird... and FUN, but weird. let’s make them less weird.
on camera every class, real audition scenarios (& different each week), playback, feedback, the common mistakes that rule you out, the business (stuff you don’t think you need, but you do) of commercials
She is known to be warm and charismatic. Cultivates a supportive, safe and fun learning environment... all while being direct and very honest in her direction and observations. Actors will hear the truth, possibly experience little tough love, but won’t leave feeling defeated. Because there will be laughs. Lots of laughs. We are working on commercials after all. We aren't curing cancer.
Let’s face it... you gotta do it to be good at it. Put in some hours with Laurie. It won’t hurt, much. At all. Probably.
Not thinking the classroom setting is your thing... but would like a one-on-one consult? She can do that too.
*This class is NOT an interview. This class is for educational purposes only and will not secure or provide opportunity for employment in the field or representation by an agent (if one chooses to bless us with their presence). Commercial Classes by Laurie Records is for educational purposes only.
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200 S. La Brea Avenue 2nd Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90036
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