In this workshop, actors choose their own sides, prepare and perform for LA-based casting director Lily Trotter, and receive individual feedback. Choose sides from a film or TV show that are two minutes in length or less. Sides must be uploaded by Friday, October 13 at 12pm PT. A reader will be provided in class.

The workshop includes a class Q&A with the casting director, giving participants the opportunity to ask questions about casting, auditions, working in the industry and more.

Casting Access offers SAG-AFTRA members the opportunity to meet and perform for casting directors, receive feedback and gain insight into the casting process.

About Lily Trotter
Lily Trotter is an Associate Casting Director who has worked in film and television since 2013. She began her career at Linda Lowy Casting, where she was part of the casting team behind numerous acclaimed Shondaland series, including Grey's Anatomy, Scandal, How to Get Away with Murder, Station 19, For the People, and The Catch. During her time there, she also worked on projects including Dirty John and Chance.

After nearly eight years at Linda Lowy Casting, Trotter joined HBO Max as Manager of Casting, where she oversaw casting across film, animation, scripted, and unscripted programming. During her time there, she worked on projects including Doom Patrol, Genera+ion, Hacks, Made for Love, Minx, and Rap Sh!t.

In 2024, Trotter partnered with Linda Lowy and Morgan Smith to launch Backyard Casting. Most recently, the team received its second Emmy nomination for Hacks, with Trotter also appearing on the ballot for the 2026 Emmy Awards in the inaugural year recognizing Associate Casting Directors on the Emmy ballot.