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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I Am Going For A Very American Brand - Should I Conceal My Foreign Accent?
With Shaan Sharma, Storytellers Conservatory, Working Actor, Educator, Casting Pro, & Union Leader
www.StoryTellersConservatory.comCan I be honest about my accent in commercial castings?
Should I reveal my true accent in commercial castings?
Is being foreign not good for all american brands?
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I'm Vegetarian & My Agent Wants Me To Go For A Meat Product TVC, What Do I Do?
With Shaan Sharma, Storytellers Conservatory, Working Actor, Educator, Casting Pro, & Union Leader
www.StoryTellersConservatory.comI don't eat meat do I have to eat meat in a commercial casting?
Will my agent fire me if I tell them I won't go out for fast food commercials?
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Are Their Certain Products I Should Avoid Auditioning For Because Of My Image?
With Shaan Sharma, Storytellers Conservatory, Working Actor, Educator, Casting Pro, & Union Leader
www.StoryTellersConservatory.comWhat ads should I not do?
Should I avoid sanitary products?
Should I not to alcohol campaigns?
Should I avoid gambling ad campaigns?
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I Feel Like I'm Wrong For This Audition, Should I Cancel?
With Shaan Sharma, Storytellers Conservatory, Working Actor, Educator, Casting Pro, & Union Leader
www.StoryTellersConservatoryWhy am I going in for this commercial, I'm wrong for it!
Why is the casting director bringing me in against type?
Is it a waste of time to go to a commercial casting wh... -
I Just Saw The Ad I Didn't Get With Lines I Improvised In My Audition - Help!
with Shaan Sharma, Working Actor, Educator, Casting Pro, & Union Leader
www.StoryTellersConservatory.comWill SAG help me on a complaint if my improv was used in an ad I didn't get?
My improvisation was used in an ad I didn't get - help!
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Should I Wear The Same Costume I Wore To My First Audition For The Callback?
With Shaan Sharma, Storytellers Conservatory, Working Actor, Educator, Casting Pro, & Union Leader
www.StoryTellersConservatory.comDo I keep a consistency of look through my auditions?
Should I keep the same clothes from audition to call back?
Should I change my look for my call back?
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What Is Required At A Print Campaign Audition?
With Shaan Sharma, Storytellers Conservatory, Working Actor, Educator, Casting Pro, & Union Leader
www.StoryTellersConservatory.comDo I do direct to camera chats for print auditions?
Is it a photoshoot for print campaign auditions?
Do I slate at a print campaign audition?
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My Agent Has Asked Me To Bring Friends To My Audition? Help!
With Shaan Sharma, Storytellers Conservatory, Working Actor, Educator, Casting Pro, & Union Leader
www.StoryTellersConservatory.comWhy would Casting want me to bring my friends to an audition?
Do I have to bring friends to an audition if asked?
Who do I bring to a commercial casting if I'm aske... -
If I Find An Ad I Would Like To Be Submitted For, Who Do I Contact At My Agency?
with Shaan Sharma, Working Actor, Educator, Casting Pro, & Union Leader
www.StoryTellersConservatory.comIf I have found a project I would like to be submitted for, who do I contact at my commercial agency?
Can I ask my agent to submit me?
Can I ask my commercial agent to submit me?
Will my comm...
