The Company Acting Studio

"In the United States, there is no single federal statute regulating casting director workshops, but states—most notably California via the Krekorian Talent Scam Prevention Act (AB 1319)—enforce strict "pay-to-play" rules. These laws make it illegal to charge actors for auditions or job interviews, restricting paid sessions strictly to bona fide education."

I'm posting this because I am seeing more and more blatant advertising from both casting directors and agents who are selling workshops and classes with complete disregard for the appropriate measures they should be taking to insure they are doing so with integrity and proper protocols.

Unfortunately, we do not have comprehensive legislation anywhere except in California to regulate behavior, which basically means zoom is a free for all because if your casting office or agency that is hosting and teaching is located anywhere other than California, you can attract "customers" from all over and avoid the required bond and required disclaimers.

The legislation California does have still leaves A LOT of room for CD's and Agents to offer these classes and workshops and lead actors to believe whatever they want about what it means.

So it's up to actors to ask themselves WHY are you registering? If you are looking for insight only someone in that profession can offer you, I get that. That makes sense. So... find them on a FREE panel, many of them do that. Read their social media pages and the advice they give. Most of them do that. Find an organization like SAG/AFTRA, WOMEN IN FILM, ACTORS EQUITY, and dozens of other legitimate organizations that serve actors who bring them in to speak on panels or assist in workshops. But be clear... when the CD or AGENT themselves are hosting... and they're charging you top dollar, no matter what disclaimer they attach, it's a pay-to-play. They know it and so do you.

The second photo is a contact form on a CASTING DIRECTORS WEBSITE! It is literally on the CONTACT page of their website. Of these classes, only the bottom two are not taught by either a CD or Agent. And the CD's are members are CSA!

Join a free Zoom acting class with me on August 22. Reconnect with your craft, strengthen your skills, and train with fellow actors.
https://www.lisinastoneburner.com/free-class

Make sure I have you on my mailing list so I can send you free advice, lessons and offers.
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LAST DAY TO REGISTER!
https://www.lisinastoneburner.com/in-person-class

I've been very lucky in this business to work on such amazing projects. Join me in Atlanta on August 1st in class and let's work on what matters most. What you personally bring to the material that is uniquely yours. Let's work on your personal process and remind YOU what you forgot you can DO!
https://www.lisinastoneburner.com/in-person-class

I'll be back in Atlanta in less than a month with our next class. I have a beginner adults group and an advanced adults group. Older teens 13 and up, with parent permission, can join the adult class.

I am currently working on two amazing TV shows in their second seasons and I have a lot to share with you about what you need to be concentrating on to do your job and do it to the best of your abilities.

I am not overbooking these two classes so everyone has enough individual attention, so I recommend you book your spot right now.
https://www.lisinastoneburner.com/in-person-class

Train with Lisina Stoneburner, one of the Southeast's most respected acting coaches. With more than 30 years of experience coaching actors and on-set work for productions including Little House on the Prairie, The Vampire Diaries, The Originals, Legacies, P-Valley, We Were Liars, The Walking Dead, Fear the Walking Dead, Dynasty, The Following, and Amazing Stories, Lisina Stoneburner brings real-world film and television experience into every class.

Next class is Saturday, August 1st 2026. Partnered with The Clarkston Arts Collective.

Imagination & Discovery
Exercises that build imagination, presence, spontaneity, and creative risk-taking.

Rehearsal Lab
Guided rehearsal work focused on relationship, action, and truthful engagement.

Scene & Audition Work
Script-based training that develops character work, objectives, tactics, and audition skills.

State of the Industry
A candid discussion of current film and television trends, industry changes, and career strategy.

Workshops are available for Beginning Adults, Advanced Adults, and Teens of All Experience Levels, providing focused training for actors at every stage of their development.

https://www.lisinastoneburner.com/in-person-class

I'm in Atlanta August 1st with three great classes.
Advanced Adults
Beginner Adults
Teens - All Levels
I also have a few in-person private lessons available over that weekend.
The classes have limited spaces. Don't wait to book.
Scene study and audition work.
We've been training successful actors since 1996.
Still going strong!
Book your spot now.
https://www.lisinastoneburner.com/in-person-class

Beginning summer of 2026, TCAS will house its in-person classes within The Clarkston Arts Collective!

I'm thrilled to be able to move forward with this wonderful teaming between myself and the amazing Tenea Miller Albright!

If you have missed TCAS in person classes in Atlanta, now is your chance to get back in the room.

See you there!
Head to the website to enroll. Quarterly, affordable, adults, teens.
www.lisinastoneburner.com/classes

What are you waiting for?
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