Manchester EMPOWER Acting Workshop with AWARD WINNING DIRECTOR CAL O’CONNELL
Date: Sunday, 17th August 2025
Time: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: Manchester, M43 7AJ
Price: £79
Booking deadline: Sunday, 10th August (scripts & partners sent after this date)
Step Into Your Power: Acting Workshop with Director Cal O’Connell
Join us for a dynamic, in-person workshop that blends scene performance, industry insight, and transformative mindset coaching. This session is designed to help actors harness their personal experiences and resilience, turning them into compelling on-screen performances.
What’s Included?
🎬 Scene Performance & Feedback
Perform a pre-assigned scene and receive personalised feedback from award-winning director Cal O’Connell, founder of RO Pictures and creator of the hit audio drama ‘Tales From Davidstown’. With a career spanning film, audio, and gaming, Cal’s multi-disciplinary experience brings rich, actionable insights to actors looking to elevate their screen work.
🧠Mindset Session – “From Grit to Screen”
Led by Michaela Longden, this session focuses on transforming personal challenges and life experiences into powerful acting tools. Learn how to channel your unique story into your craft, building emotional depth and authenticity in your performances.
📜 Pre-Assigned Scenes
Scripts and scene partners will be provided one week in advance to allow ample preparation.
Industry Guest: Cal O’Connell (Director & Founder, RO Pictures)
Cal O’Connell is a multi-award-winning director with a passion for bold storytelling and genre-bending narratives. His dark audio series ‘Tales From Davidstown’ has amassed a global fanbase and is now in development as a PlayStation game concept.
Cal’s film ‘Terminal’ has won numerous awards, while his co-produced features ‘Book of Monsters’ and ‘How to Kill Monsters’ premiered at FrightFest. His work blends strong character development with genre flair, and his latest viral werewolf transformation scene has surpassed 1 million views on YouTube.
With experience in both indie filmmaking and commercial directing, Cal is a powerful resource for actors looking to expand their screen presence and industry knowledge.
Mindset Coach & Host: Michaela Longden
Michaela Longden is an accomplished actress, casting director, and ICF-accredited coach. She specialises in helping actors overcome mental barriers, build confidence, and harness their personal narratives to enhance their performances. Her holistic approach combines industry knowledge with psychological insight, providing actors with the tools to thrive both on and off the screen.
Why Attend?
✅ Gain direct feedback from an award-winning director with film, audio, and gaming success
✅ Learn to transform personal experiences into compelling performances
✅ Develop resilience and authenticity in your acting craft
✅ Network with like-minded actors and industry professionals
Limited spaces available – secure your spot today and take a significant step in your acting journey.
