The Casting Director Workshop with Lisa Parasyn – ONLINE via ZOOM
$295.00
Emmy®-Award WINNER for Schitt’s Creek (Catherine O’Hara)
10-time Canadian Screen Award Nominee and 4-time Winner
270+ credits
25+ years of industry experience
This year Lisa got nominated for an Artios Award by the Casting Society of America for Outstanding Achievement in Casting for the Television Pilot and First Season of the Comedy Series “Overcompensating”
**Casting for the 2nd season of Overcompensating has just started**
Get seen. Get remembered. Get your seat now.
+SHITTS CREEK (Catherine O’Hara) + STAR TREK DISOVERY (Paramount Plus) + SHERIFF COUNTRY (CBS) + OUTLANDER (STARZ) + THE ABANDONS (NETFLIX) + UNDER THE BANNER OF HEAVEN + CARDINAL (Hulu) + OVERCOMPENSATING (A24/Amazon) + SKYMED (CBS/Paramount) + WYNONNA EARP (Syfy) + BEYOND BLACK BEAUTY (Amazon) + GLAMOROUS (CBS) + WORKIN MOMS (CBC) + ANOTHER LIFE (NETFLIX) +
WHEN:
Friday April 24th | 9am – 5pm PST OR Saturday April 25th | 9am – 5pm PST (Coaching Day)
SUNDAY April 26th | 9am – 1pm PST OR SUNDAY April 26th | 2pm – 6 pm 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:
Lisa Parasyn
Lisa Parasyn is an Emmy-Award winning Casting Director who is best known for her work on Schitt’s Creek, Star Trek, Discovery, Outlander, Workin’ Moms, The Coroner, and Degrassi – the Reboot. With critical acclaim in both the US and Canada, she is no stranger to industry nominations and awards across her more than 200 professional credits to-date. A noted four-time Canadian Screen Award winner for Best Casting, Lisa won her first in 2014 for Bomb Girls, her second in 2018 for Cardinal, and two Canadian Screen Awards for Schitt’s Creek in 2020 and 2021. The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences awarded Lisa her first Emmy for Outstanding Casting in a Comedy Series for her work on Schitt’s Creek in 2020. With a career spanning 2 decades, Lisa remains one of the industry’s most in-demand Casting Directors and passionate producers. She demands a commitment to excellence with every project she takes on.
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.
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, April 24th (9am-5pm PST) OR Saturday, April 25th (9am-5pm PST) :
- 9am - 5pm | scene preparation with studio owner Petar Gatsby
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Sides will be provided during the workshop week. All scenes are pulled from projects Lisa has cast. Each actor will be paired with a scene partner and coached on Friday OR Saturday in a class-style setting led by studio owner Petar Gatsby.
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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, April 26th (9am - 1pm PST) OR Sunday, April 26th (2pm - 6pm PST)
- 9am - 1pm OR 2pm-6pm | Scene presentations for Lisa Parasyn, 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 Lisa! Lisa 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 Lisa. 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 Lisa, 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.
