April 23, 2007 - Newsletter
Fellow Actors!!
So many great bookings and notices this week! Florida is making it happen. Check out all the great auditions - many are PAID! Spring is off to a GREAT START! Lot’s of work for the taking. Many of these roles can help you build your demo reel - go for it! We have had several time-sensitive paid jobs this week. Those are posted on the website (always FREE). If this is your business, and you are seriously working your craft, make sure to check the website under “Upcoming Auditions". There are many more auditions there than we can fit into the weekly e-blast. Take CHARGE of your career!!!
You have seen him on ABC’s “Desperate Housewives", ” NBC’s “Las Vegas", “Everybody Hates Chris” and “Dexter” - just to name a FEW!! Los Angeles Acting Coach Pat Malone is here, THIS WEEK!! Just a couple spots left - call today!
Up next, Succeed & Ray Forchion - Stay tuned!!!
Remember, it is FREE to receive this newsletter, FREE to post your auditions & indie news and FREE to post your booking news!!!
Here’s to a SUCCESSFUL WEEK!!!
In This Edition…
*Los Angeles Acting Coach, Patrick Malone!
*Directions to Workshops - NEW LOCATION!!
*Look Who’s Booking
*Industry News
*Auditions, Auditions, Auditions!!
For more up-to-the-minute castings, click on: http://www.actorsinfobooth.com/category/home/upcoming-auditions/ for the latest!!!
Live your BEST LIFE! ALL things are POSSIBLE!!!
Lisa and Laura
Actors Info Booth Inc.
954.731.4888
email: aib@actorsinfobooth.com
website: www.actorsinfobooth.com
my space: www.myspace.com/actorsinfobooth
LOOK WHO’S BOOKING
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The local agents have requested that we add back the look who’s booking section. THIS IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO BRAG ABOUT YOURSELF!! Send us a note whenever you book something and we will send it out. Your agents and peers read about you and can keep up with all of your success! Here is what’s been happening!!
Ethan Smith - Trailer for HBO’s, “Recount”. As my friend Ed says, “A Shameless plug” but enjoy. This is the film I did for HBO starring Kevin Spacey called Recount, about the 2000 Presidential election. I’m in the first 30 seconds. You’ll see me chasing after the vice president in the rain and then you can’t miss my close up. Just a little preview of things to come, enjoy!!! http://youtube.com/watch?v=GVd1LuadnDk
Amber Coyle - role of Charity in “Square Root of 2″
Ronald Farnham - booked and filmed yesterday as the spokesperson for Luzianne “Authentic Southern” Iced Tea. It will be regional this year and national next year.
Victoria Mallow - appearing at the Hard Rock - Improv Comedy Club in Hollywood, Fl. Tuesday, April 29, 2008. Show starts at 8pm.
Richard Fitzpatrick - landed the role of Coach “Rough Winds” and Story teller “Zora The Documentary". To my credit I am also the executive producer of my own independent which is currently in distribution through First Look Studios. I am in L.A. at the time but will return for “Rough Winds” (got the info on it’s casting through Actors Info Booth, hint, hint) and will soon be casting for my second feature. “If your not working you should be training".
Chris Carson - Luzianne Ice Tea commercial. role of son (principal)
Melanie Crim - Check out me and the baby on the CW11 morning show this morning!! The clip is called “Star Maternity Style” and I’m the ‘Jessica Alba’ look (4th one). http://cw11.trb.com/news/local/morningnews/. Hope you enjoy!!! www.expectingmodels.com
Andrea Ocampo - I would like to tell you about a online radio show that I will be hosting at the ART INSTITUTE OF FORT LAUDERDALE, called “The Buzz Around Town” . It is an industry driven show, which will have special guest such as, producers, directors, acting coaches, modeling agents and more.
Jasmine Sherfield - Publix SAG Commercial- Principal student
Wayne Dapser - just completed: Key West Playhouse: The Best man by Gore Vidal; Character: Don Blades, Campaign Manager
Run: December 18- 2007- January 18, 2008, 18 performances Paid. Currently: Clouds Over The Sunshine, by Richard Grusin and Ben Harrison musical at Blue Heaven Restaurant, Key West; Character: Frank Harrington Run: Opens April 24-May 4, 200, 8 performances Paid. Upcoming: Rompers at the Red Barn Theater, Key West; Characters various roles. Run: Opens may 13-24, 2008, 10 performances Paid. Plus, two staged readings, various characters during Playwright series, Key West Theaters. Run: single performances April 29, May 6, 2008,
Los Angeles Acting Coach - Patrick Malone
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You have seen him on ABC’s “Desperate Housewives", ” NBC’s “Las Vegas", “Everybody Hates Chris” and “Dexter” - just to name a FEW!! Check out IMDB for a full list of credits. Patrick has over 20 years experience in the business and he’s still going strong!!
Do you need help with Cold Reading? How about working on your IMPROV skills? Are you looking for work on Script Analysis or want to spend a weekend doing more intensive scene work? Then this class is for you!!
April 25-27, 2008
Friday - 7:30pm to 10:30pm
Saturday & Sunday - 10am to 5pm
ages 18 and up - $225
Patrick Malone’s career extends almost 20 years! Check out IMDB to see his screen credits: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0540491/
As well as being a working actor, Patrick has been the director of The Actors Spot Studio in Studio City, California for over 10 years. The intense workouts include an emphasis on scene study, cold reading, the audition process and Improv. Patrick’s philosophy, “At The Actor’s Spot, our focus is “Moment to Moment” – learning to quit acting and start listening, believing and reacting. Each class is limited to 14 students, allowing our instructors to provide hands-on work with each and every actor. The Actor’s Spot was created to encourage people starting out in the entertainment industry, as well as to provide a forum for seasoned actors to work out and continue growing.” Over the weekend, you will start by working your improv skills and cold read. You will move into monologues, scene study and character analysis. Patrick helps you to understand how to tap into those skills that create the scene and the moment - getting out of your own way and getting into THE WORK. $225 - limited to 14 actors. Call today to sign up! 954.731.4888
Location/Directions to Workshops
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Hampton Inn
1900 NW 150th Avenue, Pembroke Pines, Fl 33028
954.441.4242
From the South:
Take I-75 North, exit Sheridan Street EAST, Exit 11. Turn RIGHT onto NW 146TH AVE. Curve around the road as it becomes NW 20TH ST. Then it curves into NW 150TH AVE. End at the Hampton Inn, on the left.
From the North:
Take I-75 South, exit Sheridan Street EAST, Exit 11. Turn RIGHT onto NW 146TH AVE. Curve around the road as it becomes NW 20TH ST. Then it curves into NW 150TH AVE. End at the Hampton Inn, on the left.
OR….from I-95, heading South:
Take I-95 South to 595, exit heading WEST. Merge onto I-75 South. Take I-75 South, exit Sheridan Street EAST, Exit 11. Turn RIGHT onto NW 146TH AVE. Curve around the road as it becomes NW 20TH ST. Then it curves into NW 150TH AVE. End at the Hampton Inn, on the left.
OR…836 to 826 - Heading North (coming from Miami)
Take FL-836 W toward AIRPORT, Merge onto FL-826 N toward N.W. 36TH ST. Merge onto I-75 N toward NAPLES. Exit Sheridan Street EAST, Exit 11. Turn RIGHT onto NW 146TH AVE. Curve around the road as it becomes NW 20TH ST. Then it curves into NW 150TH AVE. End at the Hampton Inn, on the left.
Industry News
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Lynn University - Call for Scripts!!
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In January of 2009 we will be taking a new play to New York City. We are looking for new scripts for our new class at Lynn University entitled “Performing Off-Broadway.” Our goal is to have a combination of One-Act plays that we can find a theme or create a concept around. The students will perform these plays on campus in November and then in January, the show will be taken to New York City where the plays will be performed. Please send a hard copy of any scripts to Carrie Simpson at Lynn University, College of International Communication, 3601 N. Military Trail, Boca Raton, FL 33431. If you have any questions please contact (561) 237-7422 or email csimpson@lynn.edu.
PBFS - Films Screening - April 27, 2008
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The Palm Beach Film School is presenting a public screening of student films on SUNDAY, April 27, 2008 at 5:00 PM at the BMC Cinema, 4076 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens (561) 776-4001. We strongly encourage you (and your family and friends) to attend and show support to these creative, emerging filmmakers. Admission is $5.00. The following short films will be shown (not the final order):
Maria - Written directed and edited by Jose Torres
Angels Awakening…the delivery - Written directed and edited by Jon Drettmann
Bridled - Written directed and edited by Dustin Boomhower
Life Worth Living - Written directed and edited by Tommy Nelson
For God, For Israel - Written directed and edited by David Blair
Perfect Timing - Written directed and edited by Diego Hallivis
Unexpected - Written directed and edited by Voki Jovanovic
Keisha - Written directed and edited by Robenson Lauvince
The Last Shot - Written directed and edited by Pablo Torres
Choice - Written directed and edited by Diana Equizabal
Falling - Music video by Michael Lobsinger
Actor Tool - Google Alerts
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Castings
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(PAID) - Producer for 48 hour film festival
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After a great two years of running the 48 Hour Film Project in Miami, Martin is moving on. We at the 48HFP thank Martin for his work on the Project in Miami. The 48HFP is now looking for a new Miami Producer. He or she will be responsible for getting the word out about the 48HFP; reserving theaters; running the kickoff, dropoff, and screenings; and making sure the filmmakers have a good time. This is a paid position. The Miami Producer cannot participate in the 48 Hour Film Project. If you’re interested, or know someone who is, please send a resume and a cover email to ben@48hourfilm.com – and be sure to include a phone number. Thanks! Ben Guaraldi - Director of Outreach, 48 Hour Film Project - http://www.48hourfilm.com/
Indian actors needed for indie feature film
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We are looking for Indian actors and actresses for an indie feature film. Please send resume and headshots to Shuja: aviator964@gmail.com
Miami - Indie film - May 2, 2008
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—– Contact Information —–
Name: Monica Lares-Guia
Title: Casting Director
Email: talents@acceonfilms.com
Phone: 3053322444
Company or University: Acceon FIlms
—– Casting Details —–
Casting Dates: 05/02/2008
Casting Location: Doral, Fl
Shoot Dates: May 19th -May 30th
Shoot Location: Miami
Synopsis: Mary Ann leaves her hometown after her mother passes away. She goes to the city to pursuit an acting career but it ends up as one of the best paid prostitutes of the city. Her life takes a twisted turn when she realizes that is not the kind of life she wants live, and struggling to start a new life, finds a lot of obstacle she must to overcome. Film will be shot in Spanish so all roles must be filled by Spanish speaking actors/actresses
Character Breakdowns:
Julio Cesar(20-30 lead): A city boy aspiring actor. He’s got a great heart and is a very innocent boy, sometimes he trusts way too much in people.
Ricardo(35-45):He is a cold man who made his fortune by stepping on people and taking advantage of young girls who he’ll later introduce to prostitution. His blind ambition takes him to make any type of thing, up to eliminating those who are in his way.
Thomas(20-30): He is a playwright. He is Julio Cesar’s best friend.
Esther:(40-50): Alicia’s mother. She lives a bitter life due the her daughter’s terminal illness.
Mariana(40-50):LEAD PART 20 YEARS AFTER.
Additional Information: All actors must be fluent in Spanish.
Clermont - Comedy (PAID) - May 5, 2008
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We are searching for experienced comedy actors for our scripted shows being performed at several venues. These are a list of some of the shows and roles.
!. MURDER WITH EXTRA CHEESE - a comedy about the Italian and Jewish Mafia. Bobby McCarthy, author of a tell-all book about the Italian and Jewish Mafia is poisoned. Suspects from the audience and cast are interrogated.
Characters:
Esther Loxberg - Revered leader of the Jewish Mafia
Rachel Loxberg - Daughter of Esther. She runs her own Escort service. She has been waiting for her lover Tony to get out of prison.
Tony Calzone - Just returned from prison after serving a term for selling non-kosher lox to the Orthodox Jews. He is a member of the Italian Mafia.
Vinnie Calzone - Brother to Tony Calzone, the not so smart brother who keeps blowing up wrong cars because he’s color blind.
Bobby McCarthy - Good friend of Vinnie’s. Wrote all his papers in High School and is now helping him write a book about the Italian Mafia. He is trying to blackmail Vinnie.
Rosebud- Works for Rachel’s Escort service. Falls in love with Bobby McCarthy.
2. TONY AND RACHEL’S WEDDING ( sequel to MURDER WITH EXTRA CHEESE )
3. THE COUNTRY FOLKS FUN PARTY ( KING OF THE HILL type of characters)
See us performing at MURDERWITHCHEESE.COM (at the Sanctuary Ridge Golf Club - one of our venues)
AUDITION DATES AND TIMES: Monday, May 5th at 5:00 P.M. or Thursday, May 8th at 2:00 P.M
DIRECTIONS AND LOCATION: Sanctuary Golf Club, 2601 Diamond Club Drive, Clermont, Florida 34711. Take 5O West to Clermont. After the Target on the right make a right at light onto Hancock Road. Go 1/2 miles and make your next right into the Golf Club. Contact: Leslie 407-375-0917. All jobs are paid.
Clearwater - indie film - April 29, 2008
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—– Contact Information —–
Name: Marina A. Pronesti
Title: Associate Producer
Email: decemberproduction@g-mail.com
Phone: 727-442-0445 ex.29
Company or University: Four Star Productions
—– Casting Details —–
Casting Dates: APRIL 15 APRIL 29 2008
Casting Location: Clearwater
Shoot Dates: MAY 4 -JUNE 5
Shoot Location: CLEARWATER FL,
Synopsis: A story about a father and son that come together when they least expect it.
Character Breakdowns:
Bobby-25, casually dressed, athletic, competitive, reserved, tense, free spirited, caring, dutiful, sensitive, and responsible.
Larry-age-60, well dressed (suit and tie for business,) intelligent, experienced, successful and aggressive entrepreneur. Chauvinistic, strong willed, direct, often speaks in cliches whose primary focus is his business.
Janet-57-58, a dutiful, conservatively well dressed, sophisticated wife and mother who is excluded from her husband’s business life and is somewhat restless and bored with her life.
Reagan-23, an attractive, aspiring, assertive, out spoken young actress with a zest for life. She is idealistic, artsy and assured of her convictions.
Don-27, more muscular but smaller than bobby, direct, competitive, tense, dutiful, insensitive, responsible. A clone of his father Larry but less experienced and more prone to anger and temper displays.
Beth-25, Don’s wife who is being shaped in the mold of Janet. She is pregnant and thrilled at the thought of being a mother and fulfilling her womanly duties.
Tara-18, the attractive precocious young daughter of Larry’s neighbor and good friend, Bill Lawrence.
Director-42, typical up and coming Hollywood director. Average looks, assertive.
Johnson-45, city councilman, app. six feet tall and comfortably over weight usually dressed in a suit and tie.
Nurse-45, hard look, pushy no nonsense type of gal.
Jack-62 year old even toned internist, well dressed with a white jacket in the office and expensive casual attire at the party.
Professor-45, Ivy League attire, button down shirt with rolled up sleeves, artsy and enthusiastic about his job teaching acting.
Hellman-65, average looking, wealthy, imposing, authoritative, confident and impatient man used to getting his own way.
Ted McCabe-40-45 nice looking athletic male. He is very social and polite and is the General manager of the baseball team.
Classmate-22 year old attractive female acting out a scene with bobby in acting class.
Jane-45-50, unattractive portly housekeeper for Larry and Janet.
Two Reporters
Banker-40-45, well-spoken and nice looking man dressed in suit and tie.
Bill-50-60-neighbor a friend of Larry’s. Tara’s Dad.
Gail-50-55-Bill’s wife and Tara’s mother.
Stan-60, Larry’s college roommate and lifelong friend. Nice looking, average build, maybe glasses with a quick wit and a sharp tongue (mildly sarcastic but not malicious.) Ha a twinkle in his eye and is sometimes mischievous.
Barbara-55-60, Stan’s wife, average looks, bored with and dissatisfied with Stan and suspecting that he is a flirt.
Sally-50-60, a friend of Janet’s
Katy-25-35, a 250 lb. stripper
Clerk-any female at the hospital
Carl-55-65, a slim grey haired mildly arrogant supercilious surgeon with a poor bedside manner.
Nurse-a second female nurse.
Secretary-30, attractive
Producer-50-55, big portly man who speaks with confidence.
Waitress-anybody
First youth-17-18, well built black athletic youth with a loud mouth and a caustic insulting tongue.
2nd youth-16-17, a little smaller than the first who supports the first.
Larry’s lawyer-50-60, slicked back hair, dressed in a suit, silver tongued.
Thorenson-Helman’ - s lawyer-50-60, tall, thin, dressed in a suit, arrogant, supercilious and acts like you want to punch him in the face.
Detective - sleezy 50 year old guy
Mayor Ann Walker-50 year old handsome woman
Nurse three - gives home care
Morris Kanchuck -Ted mcCabe’s assistant
Additional Information: We are in a tight spot for actors. We start production in 2 weeks
Miami - Nursing Skills Videos (PAID) - May 5, 2008
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—– Contact Information —–
Name: Dan Frank
Title: Producer
Email: dan@hawkesmediagroup.com
Company or University: Hawkes Media Group
—– Casting Details —–
Casting Dates: Ongoing
Casting Location: Via Email
Shoot Dates: May 2-5
Shoot Location: University of Miami
Synopsis:
Casting for actors to play patients in a Nursing Skills Video Videotaping at University of Miami on MAY 2 - 5TH.
Seeking actors to be patients in an Educational video series for a Nursing Skills CD for Prentice Hall Publishing. The program is for training undergraduate nurses. The CD’s are only used in college and clinical settings. This is not for television. All skills are performed by licensed Nurses. Range of nursing skills. Can send you the list if interested.
Payment of $60 per hour
No large tattoos, no band-aids, unusual moles or birthmarks, please.
If interested, please send a brief email of interest to Dan Frank - dan@hawkesmediagroup.com.
Do NOT email a headshot until instructed to do so.
Character Breakdowns:
There are no requirements for age, gender, etc, except the following: large tattoos, no band-aids, unusual moles or birthmarks.
Additional Information:
Actors are generally needed for 2-4 hours. Pay is $60 per hour.
Want MORE auditions??!!! Click THIS link! http://www.actorsinfobooth.com/category/home/upcoming-auditions/
Workshops and Seminars
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Workshop, April 25-27, 2008 Los Angeles Acting Coach, Pat Malone Check out his screen credits: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0540491/. Over the weekend, you will start by working your improv skills and cold read. You will move into monologues, scene study and character analysis. Patrick helps you to understand how to tap into those skills that create the scene and the moment - getting out of your own way and getting into THE WORK. ages 18 and up. $225 - call to sign up - TODAY! 954.731.4888
Seminar, May 3, 2008 How to Succeed 10am-2pm Have you been bitten by the acting bug? Want to do things the right way, but you have no idea how to get started, who to talk to, who to trust - what is right or wrong???!!! Join us! The 3-hour seminar about everything you’ve always wanted to know about, marketing yourself and succeeding in commercials, TV and film. Special Guest: Photographer, Bob Lasky - $35 ($45 @ the door)
Seminar, May 3, 2008 Auditioning for Commercials 3pm-6pm (there will be time ON CAMERA) covers anything and everything that could happen, good or bad in your commercial audition. If you are prepared for anything, nothing can blow your audition $50 ($60 @ the door) OR TAKE BOTH- “THE COMBO” all day!!! $75 ($85@ the door) Call Laura/Lisa 954-731-4888 to sign up!
Retreat, May 16-18, 2008 Raymond Forchion - Intensive Retreat Sign up early as you know Ray sells out fast!! And remember, Ray’s classes are RETREATS. If you sign up for this class DO NOT plan anything else for this weekend, it is intensive. Only 14 people are accepted into each retreat. $350 - call today to sign up!! 954.731.4888 Click here for news on his latest project for HBO!!
http://www.actorsinfobooth.com/raymond-forchion-in-hbos-recount-press-release/
Seminar, June 6, 2008 Judy Kerr (acting coach from SEINFELD)
Best-Selling author and coach to the STARS! See never before seen footage from Seinfeld, audition tapes and so much more! Hear anecdotes from her 5 years of coaching stars like Jerry Seinfeld, Jason Alexander, Teri Hatcher and Bette Midler! Bring your picture and resume $50.00 ($60 Cash @ the door) – Call Laura/Lisa 954-731-4888 for more info. (Friday 7:30pm-10:30pm)
Weekend, June 6-8, 2008 Judy Kerr (acting coach from SEINFELD)
Judy, well known acting coach and author, is recognized in Hollywood for her unique gift of nurturing talent and helping actors succeed. Coaching one-on-one with some of the top names in the business, Judy works to enhance the artistry and technical skills of actors helping to build their confidence so they deliver their best performance. $350.00 – Call Laura/Lisa 954-731-4888 for more info. (includes Friday! Saturday 10am to 7pm & Sunday 10am-5pm)
**For a complete list of classes we offer, please visit our website @ www.actorsinfobooth.com and click on the workshops tab.
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FYI - Cancellation Policy (also listed on our website):
CANCELLATION POLICY
Refunds will not be given under any circumstances.
If you enroll in a class or seminar and need to cancel for any reason prior to 24hrs from the start of the class, you will be given an Actors Info Booth Inc. credit for the full amount which may be used towards any other class in the future (excluding Raymond Forchion workshops and any first-time workshops) . All credits expire 12 months from the original class date.
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Credits are non-transferable.
There will be a $30.00 fee for all returned checks. All future transactions after a returned check must be cash or credit card.
Please note: Because of the nature of the entertainment industry, occasionally dates or times may change.
Refunds will not be given under any circumstances.
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