Audition Technique workshop with Donna Morong
Step into the audition room with greater confidence, clarity, and intention in this online audition technique workshop led by renowned casting director and acting teacher Donna Morong.
Donna began her career in New York City in the 1980s, assisting on some of the most prestigious Broadway and Off-Broadway productions of the era, including The Real Thing, Hurly Burly, and Brighton Beach Memoirs. She later transitioned to film and moved to Los Angeles, where she spent 15 years as a top executive in the feature film department at The Walt Disney Studios.
After casting Gone Baby Gone, Ben Affleck’s directorial debut, Donna continued working in independent film with filmmakers including Quentin Dupieux and David Lynch. Films she has cast have screened at Sundance, South by Southwest, and in theaters in Los Angeles and New York. Her current focus is supporting the next generation of actors and filmmakers as they build sustainable careers. She has lectured at Columbia University, UCLA, USC, and the Krzysztof Kieślowski Film School through ICDA.
Throughout her career, Donna has helped launch and shape the early careers of many now-celebrated actors, including:
Anne Hathaway in The Princess Diaries
Chris Pine in The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement
Rachel McAdams in The Hot Chick
Jennifer Garner in Mr. Magoo
Heath Ledger in 10 Things I Hate About You
This workshop is designed for serious actors who want practical, real-world tools they can apply immediately in auditions. Drawing from decades of casting experience and actor training, Donna offers clear, direct guidance on how to present your best work in high-pressure audition environments.
In this workshop, you will learn how to:
Prepare audition material with efficiency and confidence
Make clear, specific choices that translate on camera
Understand how casting directors evaluate auditions
Identify habits that may be limiting your bookings
Stay grounded, present, and emotionally available
Apply technique effectively in real-world audition settings
Rooted in respect for the craft and the artist, this session offers a focused, professional environment for actors committed to long-term growth and a sustained career.
Upon reserving your spot in this workshop, please send your updated headshot, resume, and reel to [email protected], as we will forward them to Donna so she can handpick which material each actor will use for the workshop. We will personally send you the script and sides for the workshop, with ample time to work on them before the Zoom session begins.
*This is not a casting for an audition. This is a workshop to help actors work on their audition technique.
This is an online workshop and is free for our ThespyHouse Founding Members.
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Note: This event is for guests aged 21 years and over.
Disclaimer: This is an online workshop. Attendees must sign in to the Zoom workshop using the same name they signed they registered with.