top of page


BLOG


Casting LA Actors 'Check Please: Take 2 & 3' Fall 2024 One-Act Comedy LA Diversity Showcase
Auditions are open for a variety of hilarious roles for adults ages 18 and up in the one-act comedy plays...

Studio For Performing Arts LA
Oct 10, 2024


Auditions for LA Monologue & Song Slam 2024 Competition at Studio For Performing Arts LA
Oct. 16, 2024 | LA auditions are NOW OPEN for online submissions for adults of all ages; the top 20 performers will perform at Studio Fo...

Studio For Performing Arts LA
Oct 9, 2024


Performers Apply to The PIT/SNL Scholarship 2024 (New York)
The People Improve Theater partnered with "Saturday Night Live" to offer the "SNL Scholarship". This initiative focuses on engaging comedy..

Studio For Performing Arts LA
Oct 7, 2024


Performers Apply to The Groundlings/SNL Scholarship 2024 (Los Angeles)
The Groundlings Theatre & School's Diversity Scholarships are offered quarterly to Groundling students at all levels of the program, and are

Studio For Performing Arts LA
Oct 7, 2024


Khalil LeSaldo has SIGNED with BAC Talent Management!
Khalil LeSaldo has signed with BAC Talent Management for commercial and print representation after responding to our talent search notice...

Studio For Performing Arts LA
Aug 15, 2024


Sapna Kumar has BOOKED a play with The Inkwell Theater!
Sapna Kumar has BOOKED a play with The Inkwell Theater after a casting referral from Walid and registering for our MENASA Diversity Showcase

Studio For Performing Arts LA
Feb 20, 2024


Tayeb Jasoor has BOOKED a play with The Inkwell Theater!
Tayeb Jasoor has BOOKED a play with The Inkwell Theater after a casting referral from Walid and registering for our MENASA Diversity...

Studio For Performing Arts LA
Feb 12, 2024


3rd Annual MENASA Diversity Showcase: Walid Chaya, MAAC, and CSA Host Online Premiere
The third annual MENASA Diversity Showcase had a successful premiere with over 60 actors delivering powerful monologues.

Walid Chaya
Apr 26, 2023


BroadwayWorld News: SPALA, MAAC, And CSA Make History With Third Annual MENASA Diversity Showcase
"The recent MENASA Diversity Showcase, held last Saturday on YouTube, was a triumphant success!" - BroadwayWorld

Walid Chaya
Apr 25, 2023


BroadwayWorld News: Walid Chaya Champions Diversity in 3rd Annual MENASA Showcase with MAAC
"The MENASA Diversity Showcase is not just a response to the ongoing lack of diversity in Hollywood, but a powerful initiative..."

Walid Chaya
Apr 1, 2023


About the MENASA Diversity Showcase by Studio For Performing Arts LA & MENA Arts Advocacy Coalition
The MENASA Diversity Showcase is a unique and impactful initiative aimed at providing a platform for actors of Middle Eastern...

Walid Chaya
Mar 15, 2023


BroadwayWorld News- 'Slam' Diversity Initiative Director Walid Chaya Awards Top Actors & Hosts Mixer
BroadwayWorld News 'Slam Diversity Scholarship Awarded' Photo Flash From Studio For Performing Arts LA's Monologue & Song Slam

Walid Chaya
Feb 17, 2023


BroadwayWorld Features Walid Chaya "CHECK PLEASE: TAKE 2" Director and Photo Call
"Studio For Performing Arts LA presented a diversity scholarship production of 'Check Please: Take 2,' directed by Walid Chaya.

Walid Chaya
Nov 12, 2022


Testimonial: Actor Tarek Zohdy From Our "2022 MENASA Diversity Showcase Virtual Open Call"
Studio For Performing Arts LA member Tarek Zohdy shares a testimonial from the "2022 MENASA Diversity Showcase Virtual Open Call" with MAAC.

Walid Chaya
Sep 3, 2022


2022 MENASA Diversity Showcase Screens Over 65 Actors Online At Studio For Performing Arts LA & MAAC
Over 65 actors of MENASA descent were virtually screened and performed for an exclusive television & film industry panel on April 30, 2022.

Walid Chaya
May 2, 2022


Director Walid Chaya Awarded For MENASA Actors Diversity Initiative Ft. New York Daily Trends News
"Middle Eastern Actor Walid Chaya Directs Winning MENASA Diversity Event In Hollywood" as seen in "New York Daily Trends" news.

Walid Chaya
Jan 27, 2022


Concept News Now Features Diversity Production "Hard Candy" The Hit Comedy Directed by Walid Chaya
Concept News Now features "Hard Candy" directed by Walid Chaya.

Walid Chaya
Nov 19, 2021


Walid Chaya's Work in Broadening Diversity in Hollywood Featured in Celeb Mix
Walid Chaya's work in broadening diversity in Hollywood featured in Celeb Mix.

Walid Chaya
Oct 26, 2021


“Check Please” Directed By Walid Chaya Sold Out In West Hollywood Last Weekend
Full house at the show & mixer for Studio For Performing Arts LA, check out photo highlights & thank you for supporting live arts in WeHo.

Walid Chaya
Oct 25, 2021


Walid Chaya's Diversity Program Featured in NetNewsLedger
Walid Chaya's Diversity Program Featured in NetNewsLedger

Walid Chaya
Oct 10, 2021
bottom of page
.png)




