Ben Cogan Audition Technique Masterclass

Join Ben Cogan in your vibrant city of Amsterdam for a TWO DAY focused Audition Technique Masterclass for professional actors on Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th , 9am-6pm EACH DAY.

You are the creative nucleus. We are a learning laboratory on a mission to revolutionize creative industry with you at the centre, bringing industry masters to you in your city. Our vision is to help you innovate and enhance the creativity of your city with your talent, career and life.

Nucleus Sessions in Amsterdam is based out of Overtoom 301 Cinema, where we offer a monthly, two-day weekend workshop that is designed to build on your professional creative talent and sharpen your skills. Each month a master in their field will visit Amsterdam and instruct you over two days.

The industry masters are globally-selected professionals who bring their experiences and guidance to you in your city. We will work closely with you to understand your needs as a creative and find the right masters to sharpen your skills and enhance your career. Our first master is British Casting Director Ben Cogan, here to instruct professional actors in the art of audition. Read on to learn more about Ben...

Ben Cogan Audition Masterclass Weekend Workshop September 28TH/29TH 2024...

Ben Cogan is a casting director with 24 years of experience casting award winning dramas for both television and film. He is inspired and impassioned by working with actors on behalf of production for the enjoyment of audiences.

The role of the casting director places them into the heart of a dramatic creation. Through working with writers and producers, they are equipped to join forces with directors and introduce actors to the shoes of a character. Ben describes casting as, 'a beautiful and blessed role in a collaborative process'.

After 15 years casting for BBC Continuing Drama, Ben set up BeCo.Me in 2015.

Ben works with and for actors. Whether it is in an audition, workshop, drama school or a one-to-one tutorial: preparing the actor to perform to their best ability is his ultimate responsibility. He is very proud to have a respected reputation for being a Casting Director who supports, guides, assists and encourages actors to fly.

Ben's Audition Technique Masterclass specialises in audition technique, dissecting scripts and helping actors find characters and make bold and defining choices. Every audition presents an opportunity for the actor to seize and embrace.

An audition is not solely about landing the role – it is a precious opportunity for the actor to showcase themselves to a casting director, director and producer. If an inspired, focused and confident audition doesn’t get the well-prepared actor ‘the job’ … it will definitely get them another audition and enhance their reputation within a well-populated and fiercely competitive ocean of other options.

Actors will be sent three short scenes one week before the course to learn.

This course is in English.

"Ben is one of the best casting directors out there. He finds a diverse range of undiscovered, talented actors and rewards them with TV work. There are thousands of actors like me that were seen doing theatre and then given their first ever TV or film job by Ben Cogan" Jimmy Akingbola

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Overtoom 301, 301 Overtoom, Amsterdam, Netherlands