# Event Details - **Event Name**: Casting Director Sam Claypole Acting Workshop - 3pm - 6pm - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 03 Oct, 2026 at 03:00 pm – Sat, 03 Oct, 2026 at 06:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Experience a mock casting with Casting Director Sam Claypole, work on TV & film sides, and gain insight into the casting process.About this EventMock Casting Workshop with Casting Director Sam ClaypoleJoin Casting Director Sam Claypole for a practical mock casting workshop designed to give actors an insight into the casting process for film and television.Participants will receive TV/film sides in advance to prepare before the workshop. On the day, actors will take part individually in a mock casting with Sam, working with the material they have prepared.Each casting will be filmed, and participants will receive a copy of their recorded scene after the workshop.The whole group will watch each casting, giving everyone the opportunity to learn from seeing different actors approach the same material and experience the casting process.The workshop will conclude with an open Q&A with Sam, giving participants the chance to ask questions about casting and her experience working across television and feature film.Limited to 12 actors per class. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/2d1ffa70-b716-11f1-9a10-a9bfe57ee70b-rimg-w555-h740-dcd8d8c8-gmir.jpg Who is Sam Claypole?Casting DirectorSam Claypole is a Full Member of the Casting Directors' Guild with over fifteen years of industry experience spanning major TV networks and feature films.Originally a professional ballet dancer, Sam brings a unique creative discipline to her casting work. Her diverse portfolio spans genres from laugh-out-loud comedies to gritty psychological thrillers.Notably, she is the casting director behind Hat Trick Productions' hit BBC sitcom Smoggie Queens, returning for series 3 following the show's RTS North East & Borders Award win for Best Comedy and three BAFTA nominations.Her additional comedy credits include BBC's Lagging, the UKTV/Dave pilot Dead Canny, the BFI/Channel 4 short Meat Raffle, ITV film Almost Married and the upcoming BBC short Sarnies.Sam is equally accomplished in dramas and thrillers; her debut feature film casting, the critically acclaimed In Our Name, took home a Montreal Golden Zenith and a BIFA. Her prominent feature credits also include Killers Anonymous, the Netflix thriller Two Graves and the Paramount feature The Infernal Machine starring Guy Pearce.​ https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/2d751f50-b716-11f1-9a10-a9bfe57ee70b-rimg-w1200-h667-dcd828a8-gmir.jpg Workshop Disclaimer.The intent of this workshop is educational and should not be considered a job interview or audition. Attending workshops is not a way to obtain employment as an actor. It is a learning and educational experience. The presence of a CDG member is neither a guarantee nor a promise of employment.Participant acknowledgement:By booking this workshop, I understand that the presence of a CDG member is not a guarantee or promise of employment. I further understand that the intent of this class is solely educational and not a form of job interview or audition. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/york/casting-director-sam-claypole-acting-workshop-3pm-6pm/100001999358350648 - **Event Categories**: fitness, Workshops, Entertainment, Art, Theatre, comedy, performances - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: 16+ - Duration: 3 hours - Location: Stableside at York Racecourse - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 44.04, max: 44.04, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: York - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Stableside at York Racecourse - **lat**: 53.9381561 - **long**: -1.105953 - **full address**: Stableside at York Racecourse, Stableside, York, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Casting Director Sam Claypole Acting Workshop - 3pm - 6pm - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/cdf3eb6a011b1dc75cc5c39a49e3f4c5a98079c5ba5dc84131d4e8217b0440ef-rimg-w1200-h600-dc082838-gmir.jpg?v=1788291911 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Casting Director Sam Claypole Acting Workshop - 3pm - 6pm being held? - **A:** Casting Director Sam Claypole Acting Workshop - 3pm - 6pm takes place on Sat, 03 Oct, 2026 at 03:00 pm to Sat, 03 Oct, 2026 at 06:00 pm at Stableside at York Racecourse, Stableside, York, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Casting Director Sam Claypole Acting Workshop - 3pm - 6pm? - **A:** Casting Director Sam Claypole Acting Workshop - 3pm - 6pm is organized by First Take Workshops. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Casting Director Sam Claypole Acting Workshop - 3pm - 6pm is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in York, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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