Donna Belajac Casting

Join Donna Belajac Actors Studio for our fall semester. Spaces are still available for Beginner I and Beginner II. Our Intermediate and Advanced classes require an audition. Adult classes begin on September 24.

Act On Impulse is the perfect class for teens who want to explore their creative powers as an artist! This class also requires an audition. To request an audition, please email us at [email protected] Class starts on September 21.

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Home - Donna Belajac Actors Studio Donna Belajac CastingDonna Belajac Casting has been earning praise from producers on both coasts for decades. From start to finish we understand that our job is to make your job easier. It’s not about just finding the best talent; it’s about finding the right talent. And no one knows regional ta...

Some of the light went out of my life, and the world, with the passing of Deb Docherty.

I admired Deb so much for her beauty, talent, brains, big heart, effervescence, capacity for friendship, generosity, loyalty, creativity, infectious laugh - and those dimples! I was in awe of her from the moment we met in the early 80's. She was great at everything she did. Model, stylist, AD, entrepreneur, mother, wife, friend, mentor.

There was no one more fun to be with than Deb. I'll miss the things we did together, year after year: Light Up Night, St. Parick's Day parade parties, Steelers and Pirates games, Lobster Fest at my house, Halloween parties at hers, slurping oysters, grabbing martinis after work, brainstorming about the perfect actor for a role.

She had a way of lifting the spirits of anyone around her and was always thinking of others. Just one of many examples: When my husband died before the holidays, Deb rounded up a bunch of her clients to hang my Christmas lights because she knew I wouldn't be up to it. She also kept me company on many lonely nights, which meant the world to me.

I know the pain of losing a partner, and while it's admittedly different, Deb and I were partners in establishing and growing the talent industry here in Pittsburgh over the past 40 years. The pain is remarkably similar.

Deb's final gift and act of generosity to me was allowing me to say goodbye to her last week, giving me the opportunity to tell her how much she meant to me and to express my gratitude for all she brought to my life. I didn't have that with the passing of my husband or dad, so I'm eternally grateful to her and her wonderful family for the enormous privilege. After some tears and reminiscing, with a mischievous twinkle in her eye, she told me she'd visit. I have no doubt she will!
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Do you know the most important aspect of acting with a dialect? Is that YOU GET IT RIGHT! Whether it's a New York or a Boston accent, so many times actors get it wrong. Watch the clip below for an interview with Chris Pine, Ben Foster and Casey Affleck on the importance of nailing the dialect.


Join Donna Belajac Actors Studio in April when we host ACTING WITH ACCENTS with Don Wadsworth, Professor of Speech and Dialects at Carnegie Mellon University Drama. In this class, actors will learn how to prepare accents for auditions and rehearsal learning a phonetic system and by developing ear training for various sounds.

Chris Pine and Casey Affleck on Boston Accents in Movies | Vanity Fair The Finest Hours stars Chris Pine, Ben Foster, and Casey Affleck and Holliday Grainger comment on the difficulty of pulling off a good Boston accent.Still ha...

Do you know the most important aspect of acting with a dialect? Is that YOU GET IT RIGHT! Whether it's a New York or a Boston accent, so many times actors get it wrong. Watch the clip below for an interview with Chris Pine, Ben Foster and Casey Affeck on the importance of nailing the dialect.

Join Donna Belajac Actors Studio in April when we host ACTING WITH ACCENTS with Don Wadsworth, Professor of Speach and Dialects at Carnegie Mellon University Drama. In this class, actors will learn how to prepare accents for auditions and rehearsal by learning a phonetic system and by developing ear training for various sounds. For more information, please visit our website.

Chris Pine and Casey Affleck on Boston Accents in Movies | Vanity Fair The Finest Hours stars Chris Pine, Ben Foster, and Casey Affleck and Holliday Grainger comment on the difficulty of pulling off a good Boston accent.Still ha...

ACTING with ACCENTS- Dialect class with Don Wadsworth

Do you have an accent or two you could use if a director put you on the spot in a callback? Skilled actors are more likely to book jobs so if your dialects are a bit rusty or you want to learn, this class is for you! Don Wadsworth is a Professor of Speech and Dialects at Carnegie Mellon University Drama and has coached dialects on more than a hundred plays, twenty film and television productions. The class will focus on American dialects: Southern, Mountain and New York (Brooklyn and New Jersey). Classes covering other dialects are in the works.

Donna Belajac Actors Studio will host Don's class on four consecutive Mondays, April 10 through May 1, 2023, from 7:00 -9:00 p.m. $259 For more information or to register, www.donnabelajaccasting.com

Join us for this exciting opportunity to work with Don Wadsworth, a professor of speech and voice at Carnegie Mellon. In this class you will learn three American dialects: Southern, Mountain and New York (Brooklyn and New Jersey)

Mondays, April 10 - May 1, 2023. $259. For information visit:
www.donnabelajaccasting.com

Hello Everyone!

We are looking for a female actor, 20-30 years old for the role of PUNK ROCK GIRL in a television series shooting in Pittsburgh. This role is non-speaking but requires someone with acting experience, who is comfortable dancing in a mosh pit, and performing in a simulated s*x scene (no nudity required). It is a SAG principal role paying scale ($1082/day). One day of work to film 2 scenes.

Interested actors should email us at [email protected] and include the following information:

-Name
-Headshot / Resume
-Agent Name, Email, and Number (if you have one)
-Phone number
-Date conflicts (day and night) between now and April 13 (especially in January, 2023)

We will reply back with more details about the audition! We look forward to hearing from you!!

One of the founders of the Pittsburgh Film Office, Russ Streiner, lost his daughter last month. My heart is broken for this family. Please consider donating to the GoFundMe account to help her children. Every little bit helps! Thanks.

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It's not too late to join Donna Belajac Actors Studio’s Fall Semester acting classes. Act On Impulse I and II are perfect for teens who want to explore their creative powers as an artist! These classes are for students who have little to no experience or training. Classes start on September 17 so don't wait, register today!

Donna Belajac Actors Studio Acting Class Descriptions Please choose your classes carefully as tuition is not refundable. If you are unsure about whether a class meets your needs, you are welcome to audit one session at no charge. Instructors also will evaluate prospective students to ensure proper placement. Most classes are open to new enrollments thr...

Hello Everyone!

Happy Monday!

We are currently working on a Netflix film and we are searching for two kids to play the children of MLK Jr! If you have a child who would be interested in auditioning, please read below on how to submit:

We are looking for:

Yolanda - Character is female, black, 7-8 years old
Martin Luther, III - Character is male, black 5-6 years old

Yolanda and Martin are singing "This Little Light of Mine" as their parents listen. For the audition, we will have the kids sing two verses of the song.

If your child fits either description, is located within in 60 miles of Pittsburgh, and would like to audition, please email us at info@donnabelajaccasting with the following information:

-Photo of Child
-Name of Child
-Name of Parents/Guardian of Child
-Age, Height, and Location of Child
-Child/Parent's availability between Sept. 27 - Dec. 3
-Contact information for Parent(s) (Phone # and email)

We will reply with instructions on how to self-tape for the roles!

We look forward to hearing from you!!

Congratulations to Jim Monteleone and his co-star Kathy Ciesielski for their roles in the Dio+Co commercial. Jim is a student at Donna Belajac Actors Studio and we are so happy to share his latest accomplishment. Please take a moment to watch his commercial.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=edGBZP0nwcw&t=10s

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Hello Everyone! Happy Friday!!

Please read below for an exciting opportunity for a series filming here in Pittsburgh:

We are currently in search of a Latino male actor between the ages of 4-9, to play the younger version of actor Phillip Garcia in the IMDB TV series, Sprung! (See attached photo for reference).

If your child is interested, or you know of a child who would be interested in auditioning for this opportunity, please reach out to us at: [email protected] and include the following information:

-Recent photo of the child
-Age, Name, and Height of child
-Location of child and parents
-Contact information for the child's legal guardian(s)
-Availability between August 23-November 1

We will reply back with more details on the audition! We look forward to hearing from you!!

The Pittsburgh film family has suffered a great loss. Please, if you have it to spare, donate to Paul's GoFundMe for Alyssa and her family. This is an unimaginable tragedy, and our love and prayers go out to Alyssa, Stella, their families, and all those who knew and loved Matt.

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CASTING CALL!

Hey, everyone! We are working on a series filming in Pittsburgh, and would love to hear from anyone who has a child that fits the description below!

7 – 12 years old, Black, (character portrayed is male-presenting). This kid loves comic books and is snarky.

Those interested in having their child audition for this speaking role should email [email protected] with the following information:

Child's Name
Parent's Name
Phone Number
Email Address
Recent Photo of Child (clearly showing face)
Resume (if one is available - if not, that's ok)
Availability between July 12-Oct 18

If your child is represented by an agent, you do not need to submit. Your agent will take care of that :)