Carolyn Pickman is a multifaceted individual, serving as the director of The Studio and the cofounder and current president of CP Casting Inc. She is an esteemed member of both the Screen Actors Guild and the Casting Society of America, having garnered numerous accolades for her work in feature films.
Throughout her career, Carolyn has excelled in various roles, including performing in plays, soap operas, television, and films. She has also taught acting and auditioning skills to both professionals and non-professionals, starting in the late 1970s. This expertise has enabled her to develop practical, learnable techniques that empower actors to navigate the audition process and make informed choices for cinematic acting.
As an Adjunct Professor at Suffolk University, Carolyn has been instrumental in shaping the Media and Theater Department's On Camera Acting course, which has been a resounding success for five years. Her extensive experience has also led to invitations to teach workshops and seminars at various institutions throughout the New England area, including Boston University, Boston College, Trinity Conservatory, and Emerson College, among others.
Carolyn's "Getting Started in the Business of Acting" workshop has been particularly influential, providing new actors with a comprehensive understanding of the industry and motivating over a thousand individuals to take their first step towards a career in acting.
Born and raised in Boston, Carolyn began her acting career at the Theatre Company of Boston while studying at Emerson College. She later became a founding member of the Theatre Company's School Touring Company, which aimed to promote arts education and alleviate racial tensions in the Boston Public High School system during the tumultuous 1970s.
With her impressive background in both acting and teaching, Carolyn Pickman has established herself as a respected figure in the entertainment industry, dedicated to guiding and empowering aspiring actors to achieve their goals.
