Shaan Sharma
Since relocating to Los Angeles in 2007, Shaan Sharma has quickly grown into one of the most respected and sought-after educators for on-camera acting craft, acting business knowledge, and career strategy.
www.StoryTellersConservatory.com
Shaan is a working Commercial and Theatrical SAG-AFTRA Actor, booking over 40 top network TV shows and films, and 30 national commercials in the last 5 years. He is a top Casting Session Director for 45 L.A. Casting Directors over 10 years, casting 400+ projects.
He is a Backstage Expert Contributing Writer with 50+ published advice articles for actors and author of acclaimed book, “Commercial Acting in L.A.: A Session Director’s Guide.” Available at Samuel French and everywhere online including:
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He is also an On-Camera Acting Teacher, Private Coach, and Founder of The Storytellers Conservatory.
He serves as a SAG-AFTRA Los Angeles Local Board of Directors Member, National Board Replacement, and is Chair of the SAG-AFTRA Los Angeles Conservatory Subcommittees on Curriculum and Faculty, Commercial & Theatrical.
He is also a University of Southern California’s School of Dramatic Arts, Guest Lecturer for Kevin McCorkle.
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Meet Shaan Sharma: Actor, Educator, Casting Professional & Union Leader
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www.StoryTellersConservatory.comWho is Shaan Sharma?
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How Are Commercial Auditions Different To Theatrical?
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www.StoryTellersConservatory.comWhat can I expect from a commercial audition?
I'm going to my first commercial audition, what should I prepare?
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What Takes Precedence, My Theatrical Auditions Or My Commercial Auditions?
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www.StoryTellersConservatory.comShould I move my commercial or theatrical casting if there is a time conflict?
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Why Are There More Non Union Commercial Auditions Than There Used To Be?
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www.StoryTellersConservatory.comWhy isn't SAG stopping all these non-union actors taking our jobs?
Why is SAG not helping its union actors again the rise of non-union jobs?
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What Are Some Tips For Doing Direct To Camera Commercial Auditions?
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www.StoryTellersConservatory.comHow can I get better at direct to camera auditions?
Are direct to camera auditions common?
Who should I pretend the camera is at direct to camera auditions?
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The Wait Time For This Commercial Audition Is An Hour, Is This Normal?
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www.StoryTellersConservatory.comWhy do I have to wait so long at a commercial audition?
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Can I Say No To A Commercial Audition?
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www.StoryTellersConservatory.comCan I say no to commercials I don't like?
Can I turn down brands I disagree with?
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What Is A Third Call Commercial Audition?
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www.StoryTellersConservatory.comWhy would I need to go back in for a casting after a commercial call back?
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Should I Touch The Other Actor In My Commercial Audition?
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www.StoryTellersConservatory.comShould I ask the other performer if I can touch them in a commercial audition?
How do I know how far to go with touching my scene partner in a commercial audition?
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What Colors & Patterns Should I Avoid Wearing In Commercial Auditions?
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www.StoryTellersConservatory.comCan I wear stripes to an audition?
Why can't I wear horizontal stripes to an audition?
My shirts has a logo on it is that OK for a commercial casting?
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How Do I Stand Out When The Commercial Audition Is Just Talking About My Life?
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www.StoryTellersConservatory.comWhat is the best way to do personality commercial castings?
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How Should I Dress For A Commercial Audition?
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www.StoryTellersConservatory.comWill they tell me what t swear for a commercial audition?
What does casual mean on a commercial casting notice?
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How Many Commercials Auditions Should I Expect A Month?
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www.StoryTellersConservatory.comAm I going out for commercial casting enough?
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Without a Script, How Can I Prep For A Commercial Audition?
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How Important Is The Slate In My Commercial Audition?
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www.StoryTellersConservatory.comWhy do I do a slate?
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How should I view a slate?
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Can I Paraphrase In A Commercial Audition? I Only Got The Script When I Arrived!
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www.StoryTellersConservatory.comCan I ask casting if I can improvise in my commercial casting?
Do I have to follow the script on the board in the room at my commercial casting?
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Am I Required To Take My Clothes Off In A Commercial Audition?
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www.StoryTellersConservatory.comDo I have to go to bathing suit for commercial auditions?
Do I have to talk me shirt off for an audition?
Do I have to go down to speedos for commercial auditions?
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I Am Running Late For My Commercial Audition Who Do I Call?
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www.StoryTellersConservatory.comIf I'm running late, do I call casting?
Do I call my agent if I'm running late?
I'm running late, is there any point going to the commercial casting now?
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What Do I Do If I'm Partnered With A Bad Scene Partner In A Commercial Audition?
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www.StoryTellersConservatory.comMy scene partner is ruining my commercial audition - help!
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How Can I Get A Commercial Agent?
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Should I Have A Commercial Agent If I Am A Well Known Actor?
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How Often Should I Check In With My Commercial Agent?
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How Much Commission Should A Commercial Agent Take?
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www.StoryTellersConservatory.comDoes my commercial agent take ten percent?
Should my commercial agent take ten percent?
Why does my commercial agent want to take 15%
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Will The CD Or Commercial Agent Notice If I Skip This Casting Today?
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www.StoryTellersConservatory.comCan I get away with flaking on a commercial audition today?
Will the CD even care if I don't go to this commercial audition?
Will I get black listed if I miss a com...
