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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Do I Take Hard Copies Of My Photo & Resume Into Commercial Casting?
With Shaan Sharma, Storytellers Conservatory, Working Actor, Educator, Casting Pro, & Union Leader
www.StoryTellersConservatory.comAre hard copy resume and photos needed in commercial castings?
Should I take a hard copy of my photo and resume to commercial call backs?
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How Is My Resume Important For Commercial Casting?
With Shaan Sharma, Storytellers Conservatory, Working Actor, Educator, Casting Pro, & Union Leader
www.StoryTellersConservatory.comDo resumes matter to commercial casting directors?
Will a commercial agent care about my resume?
Do I list my previous commercials on my resume?
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The Casting Director Has Asked My Age In An Auditon - What Do I Do?
With Shaan Sharma, Storytellers Conservatory, Working Actor, Educator, Casting Pro, & Union Leader
www.StoryTellersConservatory.comHow do I avoid my age in castings?
Why am I being asked if I'm 25?
Why am I being asked if I'm 18 by casting?
If I'm under 18, why does that affect my casting in an... -
How Important Is The Photo That The Casting Director Takes In My Audition?
With Shaan Sharma, Storytellers Conservatory, Working Actor, Educator, Casting Pro, & Union Leader
www.StoryTellersConservatory.comWhy do commercial CD's take my photo at my audition?
Where does the photo at my commercial audition end up?
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What Are Some 'Do-s And Don't-s' When Attending A TVC Casting Director Workshop?
With Shaan Sharma, Storytellers Conservatory, Working Actor, Educator, Casting Pro, & Union Leader
www.StoryTellersConservatory.comWhat should I aim to do in a commercial casting workshops?
What questions should I avoid asking in a commercial casting workshop?
What is my objective at a commerci... -
The Casting Director Is Being Really Directorial In My Audition, Why?
With Shaan Sharma, Storytellers Conservatory, Working Actor, Educator, Casting Pro, & Union Leader
www.StoryTellersConservatory.comWhy is casting dictating my performance so much in my commercial casting?
Why are commercial casting directors so bossy?
This commercial casting is directing me to ... -
Why Is Casting Asking Me To Hold Up My Hands To Camera?
With Shaan Sharma, Storytellers Conservatory, Working Actor, Educator, Casting Pro, & Union Leader
www.StoryTellersConservatory.comHow important is the hands shot at a commercial audition?
What is casting looking for in the shot of my hands?
I have a tattoo on my hand, is that bad?
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Casting Wants To Change My Hair Colour/Cut! What Should I Do?
With Shaan Sharma, Storytellers Conservatory, Working Actor, Educator, Casting Pro, & Union Leader
www.StoryTellersConservatory.comCasting wants me to change my look but I have conflict with other projects - help!
Will the commercial contract pay to return my hair to normal after the job?
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Casting Is Seeing So Many People, Should I Just Sneak Into Friends?
With Shaan Sharma, Storytellers Conservatory, Working Actor, Educator, Casting Pro, & Union Leader
www.StoryTellersConservatory.comCan I get away with just rocking up to commercial auditions?
Will casting be mad if I ask if I rock up and ask to audition?
Can I hover round the session and ask if... -
The CD Has Asked If I've Done Fast Food Commercials Before, Should I Lie?
With Shaan Sharma, Storytellers Conservatory, Working Actor, Educator, Casting Pro, & Union Leader
www.StoryTellersConservatory.comShould I avoid telling casting about conflicts?
Should I offer up conflicts to casting?
How can I avoid telling a CD that I have done similar ads in the past?
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Who Are The Leading Teachers For Commercial Classes?
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www.StoryTellersConservatory.comShould I do commercial classes?
What should I look for a in a commercial classes?
Are commercial classes worth it?
Should I go to commercial casting director worksh... -
My Agent Has Sent Me In For A Brand I've Already Done A Commercial for...?
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www.StoryTellersConservatory.comIs it good or bad if I've worked for this brand before?
Do I disclose that I've done this series of spots before?
Is it in my favor if I've worked for this brand pr... -
I'm Allergic To The Food I Need To Eat In This Commercial, Should I Lie?
With Shaan Sharma, Storytellers Conservatory, Working Actor, Educator, Casting Pro, & Union Leader
www.StoryTellersConservatory.comWill allergies be bad for my commercial career?
Should I hide my allergies from casting?
Will my agent be mad if I'm allergic to the product?
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My Agent Called For A Same Day Commercial Audition But I'm Working! Help!
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www.StoryTellersConservatory.comI'm not available for auditions, will my commercial casting drop me?
My work hours aren't flexible, is this a problem for commercial castings?
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Am I Obligated To Be Represented With My Theatrical Agent's Commercial Division?
with Shaan Sharma, Working Actor, Educator, Casting Pro, & Union Leader
www.StoryTellersConservatory.comIf I'm with a theatrical agent that have a commercial division. Am I obligated to be with them commercially?
Is my commercial agent obligated to represent me theatrically?
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Do Voice Over Commercials Conflict With On-Camera Commercial Contracts?
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www.StoryTellersConservatory.comWill voice over jobs conflict with on-camera commerical contracts?
Who looks after my VO exclusivity conflicting with on-camera?
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Can I Get Commercial Representation From Showcases?
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www.StoryTellersConservatory.comAre commercial agent showcases a scam?
Does anyone ever get signed by agents from showcases?
Will I be taken seriously at a commercial agent showcases?
Is there any... -
Outside Commercial Classes, What Skills/Classes Would Benefit Me Commerically?l
With Shaan Sharma, Storytellers Conservatory, Working Actor, Educator, Casting Pro, & Union Leader
www.StoryTellersConservatory.comHow do become more hirable commerically?
Any tips on how to become more attractive to commercial casting directors?
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What Kinds Of Headshots Are Required For Commercial Marketing?
With Shaan Sharma, Storytellers Conservatory, Working Actor, Educator, Casting Pro, & Union Leader
www.StoryTellersConservatory.comWhat headshot types do I need commercially?
Should I do character shots for my commercial head shots?
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Who Is At A Commercial Call Back?
With Shaan Sharma, Storytellers Conservatory, Working Actor, Educator, Casting Pro, & Union Leader
www.StoryTellersConservatory.comWill the casting director be at the call back?
Will the producer be at the commercial call back?
Is the ad agency at a commercial call back?
Which creatives will be... -
Would There Ever Be A Time Where I'm Paid For A Callback?
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www.StoryTellersConservatory.comWhen do I get paid for callbacks?
I keep going back in for callbacks on a commercial, should I be paid for this?
Do I get paid for coming back in for a commercial c... -
What Are The Downfalls Of Doing Non-Union Commercials?
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www.StoryTellersConservatory.comAre non-union commercials dangerous?
Will I be looked after on non-union commercials?
Will I be safe on non-union commercial?
Why am I being paid so little on a non... -
How Can I Get My Agent To Put Me Up For More Comedic Commercials?
With Shaan Sharma, Storytellers Conservatory, Working Actor, Educator, Casting Pro, & Union Leader
www.StoryTellersConservatory.comWho tends to get seen for comedy castings in the commercial work?
What training attracts a commercial casting director?
How can I convince my agent I'm funny for co... -
My Commercial Didn't Air, What Does That Mean In Terms Of Payment?
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www.StoryTellersConservatory.comHow does not my ad not playing effect my pay?
Do I still get paid for the shoot if my ad doesn't air?
Can I get residuals when an ad doesn't air?
Why don't I get residuals if my ad doesn't go...
