Spring is in the air and what better time to stretch your acting muscles in time for a new production season in Montreal. Join instructor Brittany Drisdelle for a collaborative masterclass aimed to reground, refocus and inspire working actors to gain a fresh perspective on the casting process and how they approach auditions. This workshop will help established working actors think outside of the box and invigorate approaches through guided exercises and peer feedback. 

With the tools provided in this workshop, actors will leave with a better understanding of how to navigate audition materials, how to detect tone and pace specific to a network, and most importantly, how to make sure they are being seen for roles that best suit them. With its approach, the workshop will allow actors to flourish with casting directors who do not know them and may even surprise casting directors that do!

Learning objectives 

• Explore how casting perceives you
• Hunt for inspiration outside of the casting breakdown or casting notes
• The significance of both Network and Tone and how they impact your choices
• Connect with your instincts and reinvigorate your confidence
• Get back that “spark” that may have been extinguished10 self-tapes ago!

Application process  

• Submission of a recent resume 
• Submission of a headshot
• Submission of a demo reel 
• Let us know when submitting your application, if there are any additional barriers to access that you would like us to know about for this workshop. This will not affect your eligibility. 

Key dates 

• Tuesday 3 June 2025 – 13:30 to 16:00 and 16:30 to 20:00
• Thursday 5 June 2025 – 13:30 to 16:00 and 16:30 to 20:00  
• Deadline to submit your application: Friday 23 May 2025 at 09:30am

Location: ACTRA Montreal – 1450 City Councillors #530, H3A 2E6, QC, Montreal

Cost: $55 

Duration: 12 hours 

Number of participants: 12 participants 

Admission criteria:  

• Age range: 18+  
• Proficiency in English  
• Must be an active member of ACTRA  

Instructor  

Brittany Drisdelle 

Brittany Drisdelle has been acting professionally for over 20 years. As an esteemed Neighborhood Playhouse School of Theatre, NYC, graduate, Brittany’s formal background is in Meisner Technique, a technique used by actors such as Diane Keaton, Robert Duvall, Jeff Bridges, and Gregory Peck. As an AACE accredited coach, Brittany encompasses her formal training when coaching and guiding students in their work. 

With over 50 credits to her name, Brittany’s knowledge of the audition room, preparation, and process helps actors to feel comfortable and adequately prepared for their audition. Brittany’s recent credits include a recurring guest star on CTV’s Transplant, numerous guest stars on shows such as The Good Doctor, The Bold Type and Hudson and Rex. Voice and motion capture work on various video games such as Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla, Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon, and The Dark Pictures: House of Ashes, as well as a successful voice career in radio and TV advertisements. For more information on Brittany and her work, you can visit imdb.me/Brittanydrisdelle.