Email: bshapiro@broadwayartistsalliance.org
Specialties: Commercial Acting, Monologue and Scene Audition Prep
Skype coaching available? Yes

Barry Shapiro is the owner of Herman & Lipson Casting. He has been with Herman & Lipson for over 37 years casting over 8000 commercials both voiceover and on camera for such products as Loreal, ESPN, Advil, Verizon, Toy R Us and many other top accounts. He casts for commercials all around the world and also casts for film, television and theatre. Recently he cast for the play Facespace which was performed at the Midtown International Theatre Festival. Prior to being a casting director, Barry managed a rehearsal studio for Broadway shows and also was a producer for a top fashion commercial director working with every top model in the industry. Barry also keeps busy on the weekends, traveling around the country conducting acting workshops at several universities. In New York, Barry teaches commercial technique classes, improv classes, and also directs comedy showcases for children and adults.

Barry’s Coaching Philosophy

My philosopy is to not teach acting how how to use your acting skills to help you book the job. I focus on helping the student making strong choices that the others auditioning might not think of.  To make their auditions memorable and special. The idea being that it’s not just about this audition but helping the student get more auditions.