The JAM Academy Autumn 2024
The JAM Academy
This course is open to actors of all ages, including under 18s.
Welcome to our two-day intensive acting for screen course taking place at the Old Diorama Arts Centre.
Led by seasoned casting professionals across the two days:
Faye worked as an agent for three years before moving into casting. She works as an associate and co-casting director to Sophie Holland and is also casting director for the BAFTA Rocliffe New Writing Forum. Recent credits include (as casting director) The Playlist, RIPD 2, (as associate) YOU S4, The Witcher Blood Origins, Vampire Academy, Shadow & Bone S2.
Chandra Ruegg
Chandra Ruegg started working in the industry as a child actress. After more than twenty years, she moved into the world of casting and works across screen as a Casting Associate and theatre as a Casting Director.
She is currently at Sophie Holland Casting.
Recent credits there include:
Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice (Warner Bros), The Witcher S3 (Netflix), Wednesday (MGM/Netflix) The Peripheral (Amazon Studios)
Theatre Credits Include:
Grenfell: In The Words Of Survivors (National Theatre), Running With Lions (Lyric Hammersmith), Lava (Bush Theatre) and Casting Consultant on An Octoroon (Abbey Theatre, Dublin).
She also had a stint as an associate for Olivia Scott Webb, working on Ballerina (Lionsgate)
Timings
Day One: Sat 23rd Nov 2024, 10am-4:30pm, Old Diorama Arts Centre.
10am-12:15pm - Faye Timby - U18 group
You will work on their scenes with Faye and then you will then have a mock style audition.
10am-12:15pm - Chandra Ruegg - 18+ group.
You will work on their scenes with Chandra and then you will then have a mock style audition.
12:15-1 - LUNCH
1:00pm - 3:15pm - Faye Timby - 18+ group
You will work on their scenes with Faye and then they will then have a mock style audition.
1:00pm - 3:15pm - Chandra Ruegg- U18 group
You will work on their scenes with Chandra and then they will then have a mock style audition.
3:20-4pm - Q&A with all actors.
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Day two: Sun 24th Nov 2024, 10am-4:30pm, Old Diorama Arts Centre.
10am-12:30pm
Students will film both their scenes with our professional videographer and directed by Faye OR Chandra These will then be sent to the actors within 2/3 working days.
1-1:45pm
U18 group with parents Q&A with a casting director
1-1:45pm
18+ group Q&A wtih agent
2:00-2:45pm
U18 group with parents Q&A with agent
2:00-2:45pm
18+ group Q&A wtih casting director
Don't miss this unique chance to receive personalised training, create professional-quality footage, and connect with industry insiders. Join us for an unforgettable two days that will set the stage for a promising future in acting for screen!
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The full fee is £198.00, payable in 3 x £66 instalments.
The JAM Academy
This course is open to actors of all ages, including under 18s.
Welcome to our two-day intensive acting for screen course taking place at the Old Diorama Arts Centre.
Led by seasoned casting professionals across the two days:
Faye worked as an agent for three years before moving into casting. She works as an associate and co-casting director to Sophie Holland and is also casting director for the BAFTA Rocliffe New Writing Forum. Recent credits include (as casting director) The Playlist, RIPD 2, (as associate) YOU S4, The Witcher Blood Origins, Vampire Academy, Shadow & Bone S2.
Chandra Ruegg
Chandra Ruegg started working in the industry as a child actress. After more than twenty years, she moved into the world of casting and works across screen as a Casting Associate and theatre as a Casting Director.
She is currently at Sophie Holland Casting.
Recent credits there include:
Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice (Warner Bros), The Witcher S3 (Netflix), Wednesday (MGM/Netflix) The Peripheral (Amazon Studios)
Theatre Credits Include:
Grenfell: In The Words Of Survivors (National Theatre), Running With Lions (Lyric Hammersmith), Lava (Bush Theatre) and Casting Consultant on An Octoroon (Abbey Theatre, Dublin).
She also had a stint as an associate for Olivia Scott Webb, working on Ballerina (Lionsgate)
Timings
Day One: Sat 23rd Nov 2024, 10am-4:30pm, Old Diorama Arts Centre.
10am-12:15pm - Faye Timby - U18 group
You will work on their scenes with Faye and then you will then have a mock style audition.
10am-12:15pm - Chandra Ruegg - 18+ group.
You will work on their scenes with Chandra and then you will then have a mock style audition.
12:15-1 - LUNCH
1:00pm - 3:15pm - Faye Timby - 18+ group
You will work on their scenes with Faye and then they will then have a mock style audition.
1:00pm - 3:15pm - Chandra Ruegg- U18 group
You will work on their scenes with Chandra and then they will then have a mock style audition.
3:20-4pm - Q&A with all actors.
—
Day two: Sun 24th Nov 2024, 10am-4:30pm, Old Diorama Arts Centre.
10am-12:30pm
Students will film both their scenes with our professional videographer and directed by Faye OR Chandra These will then be sent to the actors within 2/3 working days.
1-1:45pm
U18 group with parents Q&A with a casting director
1-1:45pm
18+ group Q&A wtih agent
2:00-2:45pm
U18 group with parents Q&A with agent
2:00-2:45pm
18+ group Q&A wtih casting director
Don't miss this unique chance to receive personalised training, create professional-quality footage, and connect with industry insiders. Join us for an unforgettable two days that will set the stage for a promising future in acting for screen!
—
The full fee is £198.00, payable in 3 x £66 instalments.
The JAM Academy
This course is open to actors of all ages, including under 18s.
Welcome to our two-day intensive acting for screen course taking place at the Old Diorama Arts Centre.
Led by seasoned casting professionals across the two days:
Faye worked as an agent for three years before moving into casting. She works as an associate and co-casting director to Sophie Holland and is also casting director for the BAFTA Rocliffe New Writing Forum. Recent credits include (as casting director) The Playlist, RIPD 2, (as associate) YOU S4, The Witcher Blood Origins, Vampire Academy, Shadow & Bone S2.
Chandra Ruegg
Chandra Ruegg started working in the industry as a child actress. After more than twenty years, she moved into the world of casting and works across screen as a Casting Associate and theatre as a Casting Director.
She is currently at Sophie Holland Casting.
Recent credits there include:
Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice (Warner Bros), The Witcher S3 (Netflix), Wednesday (MGM/Netflix) The Peripheral (Amazon Studios)
Theatre Credits Include:
Grenfell: In The Words Of Survivors (National Theatre), Running With Lions (Lyric Hammersmith), Lava (Bush Theatre) and Casting Consultant on An Octoroon (Abbey Theatre, Dublin).
She also had a stint as an associate for Olivia Scott Webb, working on Ballerina (Lionsgate)
Timings
Day One: Sat 23rd Nov 2024, 10am-4:30pm, Old Diorama Arts Centre.
10am-12:15pm - Faye Timby - U18 group
You will work on their scenes with Faye and then you will then have a mock style audition.
10am-12:15pm - Chandra Ruegg - 18+ group.
You will work on their scenes with Chandra and then you will then have a mock style audition.
12:15-1 - LUNCH
1:00pm - 3:15pm - Faye Timby - 18+ group
You will work on their scenes with Faye and then they will then have a mock style audition.
1:00pm - 3:15pm - Chandra Ruegg- U18 group
You will work on their scenes with Chandra and then they will then have a mock style audition.
3:20-4pm - Q&A with all actors.
—
Day two: Sun 24th Nov 2024, 10am-4:30pm, Old Diorama Arts Centre.
10am-12:30pm
Students will film both their scenes with our professional videographer and directed by Faye OR Chandra These will then be sent to the actors within 2/3 working days.
1-1:45pm
U18 group with parents Q&A with a casting director
1-1:45pm
18+ group Q&A wtih agent
2:00-2:45pm
U18 group with parents Q&A with agent
2:00-2:45pm
18+ group Q&A wtih casting director
Don't miss this unique chance to receive personalised training, create professional-quality footage, and connect with industry insiders. Join us for an unforgettable two days that will set the stage for a promising future in acting for screen!
—
The full fee is £198.00, payable in 3 x £66 instalments.
