ACTING: Casting workshop with Amy Mete
Age group: Juniors (Grades 3-6)
Class Size: 14 max
A Junior Acting Workshop with Casting Director Amy Mete
What really happens in a casting audition? And how can young actors walk into the room, or step in front of the camera, feeling confident and prepared?
In this special one-day workshop, young actors will have the opportunity to work directly with industry Casting Director Amy Mete, gaining valuable insight into the audition process and what casting directors look for when working with young performers.
Designed specifically for actors aged 8–12, the workshop will demystify the casting process, helping students understand what to expect, how to prepare a self-tape and how to approach auditions with greater confidence.
Students will step into a mock casting session, performing a prepared scene in front of Amy and receiving individual feedback and direction. With multiple opportunities to perform, they'll explore how to take on adjustments, make stronger acting choices and develop their confidence in an audition setting.
With time for questions, practical advice and hands-on experience, this workshop offers an opportunity for young performers to learn directly from a working casting director in a supportive and encouraging environment.
Open to both new and returning YAS Studio students. Places are strictly limited to 14 participants.
Facilitator: Amy Mete
Amy Mete is a Melbourne-based Casting Director with 15 years' experience casting Actors across Screen. Known for her sharp creative instincts, deep industry relationships and meticulous attention to detail, Amy brings both warmth and precision to every project.
A multiple award-winner at the Casting Guild of Australia (CGA) Awards, Amy has taken home Best Casting in a TVC for AAMI Insurance x AFL's 'When Our Game Has Its Moments’, Flybuys 'I Give a Flybuys', and the R U OK? community campaign. Her work has earned a further seven CGA nominations across Television and Advertising, and in 2024 she was recognised by IF Magazine as a Rising Talent in Casting.
On screen, Amy's credits include the Netflix and ABC series Why Are You Like This, SBS series Triple Oh!, ABC Me children's series Planet Lulin, and the long-running Channel 10 comedy How to Stay Married (Series 1–3).
In advertising, Amy's casting credits span some of Australia's most recognised brands — including Toyota, TAC, Nike x Rebel, Google, Mercedes-Benz, Virgin Australia, WorkSafe, Kmart, Optus and Bonds, among many others.
After fifteen years as a senior member of Nick Hamon Casting, Amy founded Amy Mete Casting in 2026 — bringing her full breadth of experience, relationships, and creative expertise to a new chapter. She is a member of the Casting Guild of Australia, where she has contributed to the Inclusivity Committee.
Dates: Saturday 5 December (1-day workshop)
Time: 2pm-6pm
Age Group: Juniors (Grades 3-6)
Cost: $260 (incl GST)
What to bring: Please bring some snacks and a water bottle.