CBS Diversity Institute to Conduct Workshops in New York

We are pleased to announce that Fern Orenstein, CBS Casting Vice President, is coming from Hollywood to once again present her acclaimed workshop two times only on Wednesday, June 22 and Thursday, June 23. Presented by the CBS Diversity Institute, this workshop is an intensive experience designed to help actors land roles.  Ms. Orenstein will share her extensive knowledge of the casting process and give actors her professional assessment of their headshots offering specific critiques on how best to market themselves.  Ms. Orenstein will do one-on-one conversations with actors to help them identify the kinds of roles best suited to them.

When: 3-6 p.m., Wednesday, June 22, 2011
and 3-6 p.m., Thursday, June 23, 2011

Where: CBS Headquarters
51 West 52nd Street
New York, NY

Submission Deadline:
All materials must be postmarked no later than Friday, June 10 and received no later than Monday, June 13, 2011.

This is an interactive and intensive experience and enrollment is limited.

Mailing Address (Hand Delivery During Business Hours Okay!):
Screen Actors Guild
Diversity – CBS Workshop 2011
360 Madison Avenue, 12th Floor
New York, NY  10017

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE SUBMITTING:
1. Please submit headshots and resumes only. No tapes.
2. Participants must be available during the dates and times above.
3. Do not submit more than once.
4. No phone calls to CBS please.
5. No submission will be accepted after the submission period.

Workshop participants must be at least 18 years old.
Must have hard-copy of headshot and resume when attending workshop.
CBS will contact selected actors to specify which workshop they will attend.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the SAG Affirmative Action & Diversity Department: diversity@sag.org or (212) 827-1542.