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October 22, 2025: Virtual On-Camera Chemistry Reading Workshop with Casting Director Danielle Pretsfelder Demchick of DPD Casting!
* THIS IS A VIRTUAL EVENT ON ZOOM.US* JOIN US FOR A WONDERFUL ON-CAMERA WORKSHOP WITH DANIELLE PRETSFELDER DEMCHICK FROM DPD CASTING! *
Join us for an exciting, hands-on TV/Film on-camera workshop with Danielle Pretsfelder Demchick, CSA, a top casting director and former Nickelodeon team member. Danielle now runs DPD Casting and works on high-profile projects for Netflix, Disney Jr., PBS, and more.
This virtual class will give students the opportunity to experience the audition process as if they were in final callbacks for a television or film project.
🔹 What to Expect:
Choose a scene from our curated sides file or bring one from a past or upcoming audition
Work in pairs on-camera in Zoom breakout rooms
Receive individual feedback and adjustments from Danielle
Learn to master your self-tape setup and Zoom audition technique
Participate in a live class review of your home studio space
🎯 Workshop Focus:
Chemistry reads & finding authentic connections on camera
Scene breakdown & emotional arc development
Responding to live redirects from casting
Character work & physical presence
Technical notes on lighting, sound, and framing
Creating strong, bookable self-tapes
👩💼 About Danielle:
Danielle Pretsfelder Demchick (she/her) is a casting director and fierce advocate for equity and inclusion in entertainment. She cast for Nickelodeon for 14+ years before founding DPD Casting, where she continues to champion diverse, authentic storytelling.
Her credits include: Wonder Pets: In the City (Apple) Patrice: The Movie (Hulu) Together We Can (PBS)The Flash Before the Bang (Deaf-led feature film)
...and many more.
She serves as Co-VP of Advocacy for the Casting Society and is pursuing her M.A. in Disability Studies at CUNY.
🔔 Important:
This is an educational workshop and will not be treated as an audition.
All levels are welcome, but please ensure your child is ready for professional feedback in a focused, virtual setting.
Spots are extremely limited. Secure your place today!