Aspiring New Mexico actors: this is your chance to sharpen your skills and prepare for Day Player opportunities and more within film and television. The Acting for the Camera Series brings you face-to-face with industry professionals and gives you hands-on practice in front of the camera.
Must be a New Mexico Resident
Must be able to attend October 25th, 2025 - all-day event in Albuquerque (exact time and location will be shared with those accepted to the program)
During the Acting for the Camera Series, you will:
Hear directly from New Mexico casting directors and talent agents in a live panel discussion
Learn self-taping best practices through a dynamic presentation
Put your skills into action with guided, hands-on self-taping practice
Deadline to apply: October 12th, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Meet The Instructors
Hank Rogerson
Hank Rogerson, SAG AFTRA, has acted in film, TV and theatre for over 30 years. He trained in Meisner in Los Angeles, and has acted in numerous TV and films as well as theater and improv shows. In TV he has worked on such shows as "Pulse", “Breaking Bad”, “Outer Range”, and "Obliterated". His film work has included “Sicario”, “14 Cameras”, and “Flamin' Hot”. Hank is also an award-winning director and producer whose work has shown at Sundance, AFI and Edinburgh film festivals.
He has taught acting at The University of New Mexico, Santa Fe University of Art & Design and The New Mexico School for the Arts.
Rachel de la Torre
Rachel de la Torre is a North American film and television actress known for portraying powerful, complex characters such as Cecelia Dram in Meow Wolf Las Vegas, Paula in Eddington, Mother Mary in The Great I Am, an FBI officer in Deputy, and Georgia O’Keeffe in Looking for Mr. Stieglitz. Born in Washington state to a Mexican-American Chief Game Warden and a doctorate-educated mother, she began performing as a child in classical and musical theatre and later earned a degree in Geology and Theatre.
A blend of classic glamour and adventurous spirit, Rachel has worked as a wildland and aircraft rescue firefighter, choreographer, producer, and fashion runway model.
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