The Casting Director Workshop with Larissa Mair – ONLINE via ZOOM
$295.00
4x nominee and 2025 Canadian Screen Award Winner for Best Achievement In Casting: Late Bloomer (Crave)
360 IMDb Credits
20+ years of industry experience
**Casting the MOWs CHRISTMAS EVE FEAST and LOVE AT THE PUMPKIN REGATTA right now**
**Currently casting the series BET (Season 2), CAMPED OUT and MISTLETOE MURDERS (SEASON 3) **
Get seen. Get remembered. Get your seat now.
BET (Netflix), Mistletoe Murders (Hallmark / starring Sarah Drew), Late Bloomer (Crave — CSA-nominated casting), Davey & Jonesie’s Locker (Prime Video / Hulu — CSA-nominated casting), The Hardy Boys (Hulu / YTV), Odd Squad (PBS Kids / TVOKids), The Kids in the Hall (Amazon Prime Video), Ghostwriter (Apple TV+), Secret Society of Second-Born Royals (Disney+), Little Lorraine (starring Stephen Amell), Youngblood (TIFF / Photon Films), Astronaut (starring Richard Dreyfuss & Colm Feore), Milton’s Secret (starring Donald Sutherland), Run the Burbs (CBC — CSA-nominated casting), Shelved (CTV — CSA-nominated casting), Hate the Player: The Ben Johnson Story (Paramount+ Canada), Mr. Dressup: The Magic of Make-Believe (TIFF People’s Choice Documentary Award winner / Prime Video), Winnipeg Comedy Festival (CBC), and Wynonna Earp (Audible).
WHEN:
Saturday June 27th | 9am – 5pm PST (Coaching Day)
SUNDAY June 28th | 9am – 1pm PST (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:
Larissa Mair
Larissa is a first-generation Canadian. Her mother was born in Karachi, Pakistan, and her father in Aberdeen, Scotland. She has been casting for over 20 years, and her resume includes film, television, commercials, audiobooks, animation, and theater. She’s built her career on being committed to inclusion and diversity in the casting process, and has loved discovering many fresh faces in the industry who have launched to great success. She feels humbled to have won her first Canadian Screen Award this year for Best Achievement in Casting, Fiction for her work on the second season of Late Bloomer (Crave).
Since then, Mair and team have gone on to cast the third season of Late Bloomer (Crave), Hate The Player: The Ben Johnson Story (Anthem Sports & Entertainment/Paramount+ Canada) the second season of Hallmark’s Mistletoe Murders, starring Sarah Drew; the second season of The Office Movers (Crave); and the docuseries Into the Void (Hulu/VICE). She also had the opportunity to cast several feature films, Nika & Madison (Game Theory), Little Lorraine (WANGO films), and Youngblood (Photon), which were all featured at TIFF this past year.
Other recently cast projects include BET (Netflix), Popularity Papers (Nickelodeon), Run The Burbs (CBC), Wordsville (Sinking Ship), One More Time (CBC), Don’t Even (Crave/APTN), Old Enough! Canada (TVO), Dino Dex (Prime Video, Amazon Kids+, TVOkids, TFO, Knowledge Network).
Beyond the film space, Mair and team have been diving into the world of voice and audiobooks. The team cast 5 audiobook series for Amazon’s Audible: Wynonna Earp, Anne of Green Gables, The Downloaded, and Mistletoe Murders Season 1-4. The team has also been focusing on casting for the Paw Patrol franchise (Netflix/ Nickelodeon), as well as Unicorn Academy (Netflix), Vida the Vet, and a few new series in development. Last year, the team worked on the animated feature Julián with Cartoon Saloon and AirCraft Pictures (who collaborated on The Breadwinner).
She has cast the last seven years of the Winnipeg Comedy Festival (CBC), and also put together the Canadian iteration of the popular international comedy series “LOL: Last One Laughing,” starring comedic icons including Colin Mochrie, Jay Baruchel, Jonathan Lajoie, and Mae Martin; and cast for the documentary “Mr. Dressup: The Magic of Make-Believe,” which won the 2023 TIFF People’s Choice Award.
Her team also casts many movies each year for networks including Hallmark, The CW, Lifetime, Tubi, and Discovery+.
Other credits include features Simulant (Mongrel Media), starring Simu Liu, Sam Worthington, and Jordana Brewster, and Relax, I’m From the Future (Game Theory Films) with Rhys Darby and Gabrielle Graham, as well as the 8-time Dora Award-nominated knockout musical “Rock of Ages” which ran at Toronto’s Elgin Theatre in early 2023. Larissa and her team also cast reboot of the beloved Kids in the Hall series for Amazon; family television series “Odd Squad“, which has won 15 Daytime Emmy awards;’Degrassi: Next Class‘ (seasons 1-4, Netflix) ‘Ghostwriter‘ (series, Apple +), ‘Raising Expectations‘ (series, Family Channel) starring Jason Priestley and Molly Ringwald; ‘Secret Society of Second Born Royals‘ (series, Disney+), ‘Take Note‘ (series, NBC Universal), ‘Overlord and the Underwoods‘ (series, Nickelodeon), Dino Dex (Prime Video, Amazon Kids+, TVOkids, TFO, Knowledge Network), ‘Homeschooled‘ (series, CBC),’Shelved‘ (series, Crave), ‘Summer Memories‘ (animated series, Family Channel), ‘SPIN‘ (feature film, Disney+), ‘TallBoyz‘ (series, CBC); ‘Endlings‘ (series, CBC/Hulu); ; ‘Holly Hobbie‘ (series, Hulu/American Greetings); ‘The CBC Winnipeg Comedy Festival‘ (2017-2023); ‘Detention Adventure‘ (series, CBC); ‘Riviera (series, Sky) starring Julia Stiles; ‘From The Vine‘ (feature film, Indiecan) starring Joe Pantoliano and Wendy Crewson; ‘Milton’s Secret‘ (feature film, Momentum Pictures), starring Donald Sutherland; ‘Clara‘ (feature film, CBC/TMN) starring Patrick J. Adams and Troian Bellisario.
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.
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WORKSHOP FORMAT - ONLINE via ZOOM
Coaching Day - Saturday, June 27th (9am-5pm PST)
- 9am - 5pm | scene preparation
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Sides will be provided during the workshop week (about 1 week prior). All scenes are pulled from projects Larissa has cast. Each actor will be paired with a scene partner and coached on Saturday 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 - Sunday, June 28th (9am - 1pm PST)
- 9am - 1pm PST| Scene presentations for Larissa Mair, 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 Larissa! Larissa 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 Larissa. 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 Larissa, 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.
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Don’t miss your chance to learn, connect, and grow your craft with one of the best in the business.
