DiscoverSlate It Till You Make ItHow This Seasoned Session Director Thrives in Hollywood’s Commercial Acting Scene: Ava Himmel on Building Relationships, Non-Verbal Auditions & Detaching from the Outcome
How This Seasoned Session Director Thrives in Hollywood’s Commercial Acting Scene: Ava Himmel on Building Relationships, Non-Verbal Auditions & Detaching from the Outcome

How This Seasoned Session Director Thrives in Hollywood’s Commercial Acting Scene: Ava Himmel on Building Relationships, Non-Verbal Auditions & Detaching from the Outcome

Update: 2024-10-08
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In this episode of “Slate It Till You Make It,” host Catherine Donnelly interviews session director, actress and founder of the commercial club Ava Himmel. With a background in dramatic theater and improv skills honed at Second City Toronto, Ava has starred in major campaigns for brands like AT&T, McDonald’s, Dunkin' Donuts, and Toyota. For over 15 years, she’s also worked as a Session Director, guiding actors through the audition process and building relationships with top casting directors and industry pros. Now, through teaching at "Keep It Real Acting" and her own *Commercial Club*, Ava is helping actors sharpen their skills and succeed in the commercial world on a daily basis.
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How This Seasoned Session Director Thrives in Hollywood’s Commercial Acting Scene: Ava Himmel on Building Relationships, Non-Verbal Auditions & Detaching from the Outcome

How This Seasoned Session Director Thrives in Hollywood’s Commercial Acting Scene: Ava Himmel on Building Relationships, Non-Verbal Auditions & Detaching from the Outcome

Catherine Donnelly