The Casting Director Workshop with Jenny Lewis of Lewis Kay Casting – ONLINE via ZOOM
$295.00
2026 CANADIAN SCREEN AWARD WINNER
Best Achievement in Casting, Fiction — Heated Rivalry
4X CANADIAN SCREEN AWARD WINNER
ARTIOS AWARD WINNER
PRIMETIME EMMY AWARD NOMINEE
CASTING DIRECTOR — LEWIS KAY CASTING
SELECT CASTING CREDITS:
Heated Rivalry, The Boys, Gen V, What We Do in the Shadows, Letterkenny, BlackBerry, Shoresy, Children Ruin Everything, Son of a Critch, Todd and the Book of Pure Evil, Frontier and more.
WHEN:
Friday November 6th | 9am – 5pm PT (Coaching Day)
SATURDAY November 7th | 9am – 1pm PT (Casting Day)
PARTICIPANTS: Only 16 Seats available! // ALL AGES and LEVELS WELCOME!
FEES: $295 (GST included). Prior payment is required to reserve a seat.
WHERE: ONLINE via ZOOM
CANCELLATION POLICY: Participants will not be able to cancel for this workshop.
WHO:
JENNY LEWIS
Jenny Lewis is an award-winning Canadian Casting Director and a partner at Lewis Kay Casting.
Jenny Lewis and Sara Kay have worked together for more than 18 years. Their full-service casting company began with independent films, short films and reality productions before growing into one of the most established casting companies working across the Canadian and American film and television industries.
From the beginning, their mandate has been to think outside the box and approach every project with creativity and integrity. After nearly two decades together, they have received four Canadian Screen Awards, an Artios Award and a Primetime Emmy Award nomination.
Their 2025 work focused primarily on television, alongside collaborations with emerging directors on independent feature films. Their recent casting credits include Heated Rivalry, The Boys, Gen V, Twisted Metal, Letterkenny, What We Do in the Shadows, Children Ruin Everything and Son of a Critch, among many others.
During this workshop, actors will have the opportunity to work directly with Jenny, perform a prepared scene, receive personalized adjustments and feedback, and learn from her extensive experience casting acclaimed Canadian and international productions.
AWARDS & NOMINATIONS
AWARDS
- Gemini Award for Casting — Heyday, 2006
- Canadian Screen Award for Casting — Todd and the Book of Pure Evil, 2013
- Canadian Screen Award for Best Achievement in Casting — Letterkenny, 2019
- Artios Award for Casting for a Comedy Series — What We Do in the Shadows, 2020
- Canadian Screen Award for Best Achievement in Casting — BlackBerry, 2024
- Canadian Screen Award for Best Achievement in Casting, Fiction — Heated Rivalry, 2026
NOMINATIONS
- Gemini Award nomination — Rent-a-Goalie, 2007 and 2008
- Gemini Award nomination — Todd and the Book of Pure Evil, 2011
- Canadian Screen Award nomination for Best Achievement in Casting — The Firm, 2013
- Canadian Screen Award nomination for Best Achievement in Casting — The Best Laid Plans, 2015
- Canadian Screen Award nomination for Best Achievement in Casting — Bitten, 2016
- Canadian Screen Award nominations for Best Achievement in Casting — Letterkenny and Frontier, 2017
- Canadian Screen Award nominations for Best Achievement in Casting — Letterkenny, 2018, 2021, 2023 and 2024
- Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Casting for a Comedy Series — What We Do in the Shadows, 2020
- Artios Award nominations for Casting in a Drama Series — The Boys, 2022 and 2023
- Canadian Screen Award nominations for Best Achievement in Casting — Children Ruin Everything and Son of a Critch
Petar Gatsby
Originally from sunny Croatia, Petar began his acting journey in Germany before taking his craft across the globe — living and working in Sydney, Australia, and Auckland, New Zealand — before ultimately settling in Vancouver, BC.
With a rich and diverse background in performance, Petar has worked extensively as an Actor, Stunt Actor, Stage Actor, TV Presenter, Drama Teacher, Audition Coach, Stage Manager, and Director/Producer. His experience spans both stage and screen, giving him a well-rounded and dynamic approach to storytelling.
Since arriving in Vancouver, he quickly found his place in the city’s bustling film and television industry. Petar was fortunate to land a recurring role on the last standing CW series filmed in Vancouver, portraying Lex Luthor’s henchman Hacksaw Chronik in Superman & Lois. His favorite screen credits include Arrow (CW Network), Upload (Amazon), Turner & Hooch (Disney+), Project Blue Book (History Channel), The Detour (TBS), and The Shannara Chronicles (MTV/Paramount), among others.
This summer, you can catch him on the big screen in the theatrical release of BAU – Artist at War, alongside Once Upon a Time in Hollywood alum Emile Hirsch — and several of his own clients, who also booked roles in the film.
Over the years, Petar has spent thousands of hours working one-on-one with actors and has participated in over 100 casting and director workshops, developing a sharp eye for what works — and books — on camera. His clients have landed roles in everything from high-profile network series (including one starring Owen Wilson) to major commercial campaigns shot locally and internationally.
Through his production company, based at Actorvan, Petar is also creating his own original content. His short films have received international awards, and he’s now gearing up to produce his first feature film, shooting this summer.
Petar continues to grow as both an artist and mentor, dedicated to helping actors develop, connect, and thrive — both in front of the camera and behind it.
Only a few seats left!
WORKSHOP FORMAT - ONLINE via ZOOM
Coaching Day - Friday, November 6th (9am-5pm PT)
- 8am - 4pm PT | scene preparation
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Sides will be provided during the workshop week (about 1 week prior). All scenes are pulled from projects Jenny has cast. Each actor will be paired with a scene partner and coached on Friday in a class-style setting.
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If you’re not available for the full day, no problem — actors are welcome to arrive late or leave early if needed. Just give us a heads-up in advance!
Casting Day - Saturday, November 7th (9am - 1pm PT)
- 9am - 1pm PT| Scene presentations for Jenny, Intros, Feedback and Q&A
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We’ll kick off Sunday with brief introductions — your chance to leave a personal impression on Jenny! Jenny will share her unique perspective on the craft and the audition process from the casting side.
Then it’s time to get to work: actors will present their scene work to Jenny. You'll have the rare chance to perform your scene in front of a TOP casting director.
You’ll do multiple takes, receiving real-time adjustments and insight from Jenny, allowing you to implement her notes and elevate your performance.
We’ll end the day with an open Q&A session, where actors are encouraged to ask anything they’ve ever wanted to know about the casting process.
In today’s industry, it’s rare to meet casting directors IN PERSON — which makes this workshop a truly special opportunity to work face-to-face with one of Canada’s top casting directors.
Whether you're new to the business or a working actor, most performers only see a small part of the casting process. This weekend gives you a deeper look behind the scenes — directly from someone who lives it every day.
You’ll gain real insight into what it actually takes to book a role, and what actors can do to consistently put their best foot forward in the room or on tape. More than anything, it’s a chance to make a personal impression and be remembered.
SPOTS ARE LIMITED — SIGN UP NOW!
Don’t miss your chance to learn, connect, and grow your craft with one of the best in the business.
