Please carefully read our Training and Education FAQs. You will find many commonly-asked questions are answered here.
There is no cost to participate in the 2026 Training & Education Program. The program is offered with scholarship support through Casting Society Cares.
Yes, we will have scholarships available! If you'd like to be considered for a scholarship, please let us know when you apply for the program. In our perfect world, we are able to raise enough sponsorships to cover the whole class by generous donations.
Yes, we have just taken our classes online for the unforeseeable future.
The 2026 Training & Education Program is offered virtually. Participants are expected to attend all required program sessions.
Applications for the 2026 cohort are closed and the application portal is no longer accepting submissions.
The Training & Education Program is generally offered annually; however, application dates and program timelines may vary from year to year. Please check the Casting Society Cares website for updates and information about future cohorts.
Accepted applicants will be given a specific timeframe to confirm their participation in the program. If an applicant does not confirm by the stated deadline, the spot may be offered to a waitlisted applicant.
Participants who accept their spot but later withdraw or are unable to complete the required program sessions will not be eligible to receive a Certificate of Completion or participate in the alumni mentorship program.