The San Diego Performing Arts League is thrilled to announce our largest and most-impactful Cast & Crew event yet:
“A World of Opportunity” – A Premier Day of Learning & Development for Actors
Presented by SDPAL
Lead Sponsor Disney Live Entertainment
Taking place on Saturday, September 20, 2025 at San Diego City College (1313 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101) from 9 am – 5 pm.
Registration is now closed for this event!
Join us for a full day of educational panels, hands-on workshops, information-packed keynotes, and in-person community building, featuring panelists, speakers, and teachers from Disney Live Entertainment as well as local Casting Directors, Directors, and local professionals from our local San Diego community.
Workshops, panels, and topics covered by our team of experts during this day of learning will include:
- How to Level Up Your Self Tapes + Virtual Audition Submissions
- Musical Theatre Auditioning Tips & Techniques
- Monologue Tips & Techniques
- Marketing Yourself as an Actor in Today’s Digital Age
- How to Find Local, Regional, and National Audition Opportunities
- Headshot & Resume Best Practices – How to Make Sure Your Materials Stand Out
- The Business of Being a Working Actor
- The Path to Broadway: Touring, Joining the Union, NYC & More
- Dance & Improv Workshops with Disney Live Entertainment
- How to Bring Your Authentic Self Into the Audition Room
Check out the full program schedule below:
Speakers include:
- Robby Armitage – Casting Sourcing Manager, Disney Live Entertainment
- Alyssa Anne Austin – Actor, Coach & Personal Branding Strategist
- Kali Boston – Artistic Producer, New Village Arts
- Victor Farinas – Casting Administration Manager, Disney Live Entertainment
- Stephen Gelpi – Manager of Talent Casting Strategy & Initiatives, Disney Live Entertainment
- Melissa Glasgow – Theatre Artist & Educator
- Bridget Holman – Talent Casting Director, Disney Live Entertainment
- Parth Kichloo – Actor & Entrepreneur
- Kian Kline-Chilton – Director & Artistic Producer, Diversionary Theatre
- D. Candis Paule – Casting Director
- Jacquelyn Ritz – Actor & Director
- Hannah Reinert – Local Casting Director, La Jolla Playhouse
- Jimmy Saba – Actor, Director & Development Leader
- Allison Spratt Pearce – Actor & Director
- Allen Lucky Weaver – Casting Director, Cygnet Theatre & East West Players
- Korrie Yamaoka – Music Director & Coach
- George Ye – Director & Educator
In addition, this one-of-a-kind event is your opportunity to hear and learn directly from Disney Live Entertainment casting and production professionals on the Disney casting process, what to expect and how to set yourself up for success if this is a path you are interested in pursuing.
This is a public event open to actors ages 14 and up. Members of Cast & Crew will receive discounted registration. (Join Cast & Crew here: https://performingartsdirectory.com/membership-account/membership-levels/)
Frequently Asked Questions:
This event sounds amazing! How can I sign up?
Registration is now closed for this event. We look forward to seeing you at future events!
Who can sign up for this event?
This event is open to the public – anyone ages 14 and up. Members of Cast & Crew will receive discounted registration. Learn more about the other benefits of joining Cast & Crew (such as participation in the yearly All City Auditions, access to other workshops throughout the year, and more) here.
Why is there an age limit of 14 and up for this event?
Both the content of event programming as well as the length of the event are more suitable for performers ages 14 and up. We host other events throughout the year that are open to younger performers.
I don’t have a career goal of working for Disney, can I still attend this event?
Yes! While there will be many speakers from Disney Live Entertainment at this event, there will also be local directors, casting directors, and other professionals who will be sharing their wealth of knowledge on a number of helpful topics for your chosen career goals.