ETSU Sponsoring Free Media Skills Workshop

From East Tennessee State University:

February 1, 2022

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. – The Department of Media and Communication at East Tennessee State University, in conjunction with the College of Arts and Sciences Council of Equity and Inclusion, will present a free media skills workshop by Karen Noble, casting executive, on
Wednesday, February 2, 2022, at 7 p.m. via Zoom.

Noble has managed casting for ABC Television Group and the Walt Disney Company. Her
workshop will offer advice for casting films and working with talent. Along with demystifying
the inner workings of the casting world, Noble’s workshop will cover ways to consider
equity and inclusion when searching for actors.

“I believe television and film should more accurately reflect the world around us,”
Noble said. “Representation matters. Entertainment has the power to help us recognize
and celebrate what makes us different and what makes us the same. I am excited to
introduce this filmmaking community to the casting process via this inclusive lens.”

Noble is an entertainment industry veteran with 17 years of experience from television
to live, themed entertainment. With expertise in talent development, diversity, equity
and inclusion, she is a seasoned producer of diversity talent initiatives.

“We are thrilled that Karen Noble will be able to talk with our students and our film
community in this accessible workshop format,” said Shara Lange, the head of the Radio/Television/Film program of the Department of Media and Communication. “She has had extensive experience working with actors as a casting director that will be invaluable to people working in media as well as actors who want to learn more about the industry.”

This workshop is co-presented by Indie Media Arts South, The Tennessee Entertainment
Commission and The Northeast Tennessee Entertainment Alliance, a nonprofit organization
committed to building entertainment production in northeast Tennessee. Indie Media
Arts South is a regional organization that works to support filmmakers and arts organizations
across the greater South.

To join the Zoom session, go to tinyurl.com/Y2655EFU. For more information, please call the ETSU Department of Media and Communication
at 423-439-1000.

This press release was produced by East Tennessee State University. The views expressed are the author's own.