August 4, 2007 - Newsletter
TGIF!
AAAAHHHHH! It’s Friday! The work week is over and it is time for a little rest and relaxation! Make sure to take time out for you - re-charging and getting refreshed is equally as important as working. Take care of YOU and you will be at your best for everything you want to accomplish! :-)
Director Tom Logan is here in a week! Tom was a child star on Broadway, an actor on General Hospital, a writer for Saturday Night Live and currently directs feature films and commercials in Los Angeles. He flies in just once or twice a year - so don’t miss him! We won’t see Tom again until 2008. Whether you are new to the business (great for beginners), needing a refresher course or wanting understand what its like to be on a set and what a director expects from you - Tom offers something for everyone - kids & adults! Call today - we look forward to seeing you!!!
You all are on FIRE!! Check out all the BOOKINGS - WOW! No one can say that summertime is slow - not for this group! CONGRATS! We celebrate your hard work and determination to MAKE IT HAPPEN! Keep sending us all of your good news!
In this edition of the newsletter:
*Look Who’s Booking
*Director Tom Logan - Adults & Kids!!
*Industry News
*Castings, Castings, Castings!!
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
Director Tom Logan -
The Business of Show Business - $45 in advance
($55 @ the door)
August 10, 2007
Seminar, Friday - 7:30pm to 10:30pm
Director Tom Logan - Auditioning for TV/Film/Soap Opera/Commercials Workshop - $250
August 10-12, 2007
Seminar, Friday - 7:30pm to 10:30pm
Workshop, Saturday & Sunday - 9am to 3pm
**Tom’s BOOK is included in the weekend price!
Director Tom Logan - Shoot Class - $275
August 10-12, 2007
Saturday & Sunday
workshop - 4pm-10pm
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KIDS!! KIDS!!! KIDS!!! (Ages 8-14)
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Director Tom Logan - Parents Seminar - $45 in advance
($55 @ the door)
Friday, August 10, 2007
7:30pm to 10:30pm
Director Tom Logan - Children’s Workshop - $195
August 13-14, 2007
Monday & Tuesday - 9am to 1pm
Director Tom Logan - Level II Children’s Workshop - $225
August 13-14, 2007
Monday & Tuesday - 2pm to 6pm
Director Tom Logan - Level III Children’s Workshop - $175
August 15, 2007
Wednesday - 9am to 5pm
Click THIS link for more info on Tom’s Workshops!!!
http://www.actorsinfobooth.com/category/workshops/director-tom-logan/
LOOK WHO’S BOOKING
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!!
Sandi Lacey - film, “Sing!” as Mrs. Paroo, “Giving Birth”, “Queer Today, Gone Tomorrow” as Mary, quirky shop lady, “Dusk”, Featured lady in coffin, “White Angel”, Joyce the ditzy secretary. INDUSTRIAL - CS Productions - Website Host, Mystic Dunes - Happy Timeshare Couple, Convergence Reliant Pharmaceutical - Family Doctor – Live, CJP Moonbabies Music Video - Ballroom dancer - MTV, National, Dr. G: Medical Examiner
Brewier Welch - Print and video shoot for Digital Juice. Live interactive role portraying a physician in a training seminar for Reliant Pharmaceutical Sales Reps. Extra roles in a ‘Bealls Commercial’ and a ‘Wize Trade Informercial’. Supporting roles the independent feature film ‘The Statue’,
the Full Sail 35mm production of ‘SING’, and an internet commercial for
‘Fantasy Sports Prophet’. Lead role in ‘The Moonbabies’ Music Video.
Stefan Pinto - I have been nominated in two categories for the Theatre Institute’s Dulce Art Award for my performance as “Red Dog” in Treasure Island. Nominated for: BEST BREAKTHROUGH PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR and BEST VILLAIN PERFORMANCE. “Cassio” in Othello (September 15th - Broward Center for the Performing Arts)
Lorraine Caporaso -’direct’ booked for the soap opera, ‘Ways of the Heart’
Joe Caporaso - was ‘direct’ booked for the soap opera, ‘Ways of the Heart’
Stephen Eisenwasser - internet interactive commercial for HP HDTV which will go live in September on the HP website. S.A.G Feature Film, “The American Dream”.
Veronica Alsina - principal role for a winn dixie spot and a voiceover (AFTRA) in Spanish for Chase
Dave Argenti - booked Winn Dixie “Hometown Hero’s” TV Commercial Principal Speaking Role -Police Officer.
Adriana Pascual - AFTRA Radio Spot Voice Over for “Nissan” and Industrial Training Video for “Publix Supermarkets".
Yvette Triana - commercial for Atlantic Broadband for “Your Neighborhood Roofer.”
Susie Goldberg - Orlando Live! Industrial
Patricia Dean - principal for commercial, commercial life quality pharmacy
ADDRESS & DIRECTIONS (Tom Logan)
Holiday Inn - 1701 N. University Drive, Plantation, FL 33322 - (954) 472-5600
(SW corner of Sunrise blvd and University Drive)
From the South- Take I-95 North to 595 West to University Drive. Go North (right) to 1 block south of Sunrise Blvd. Hotel will be on the left. You must make a U-turn to enter. If you are coming from the SW Miami area, you can take turnpike to exit 58 and go West to University Drive and make a left
From the North- Take I-95 South or the turnpike South to Sunrise Blvd Exit (exit 58 on the turnpike/exit 30 on I-95) go West to University Drive. Make a left and the hotel will be immediately on your right.
From I-75 - exit to 595 East. Go East to University Drive, Exit and go North (left) 2-3 miles. Hotel will be on left - 1 block south of Sunrise Blvd. - you must make a U-turn to enter.
Industry News
EMERGE TALENT - INTERNS WANTED - OCTOBER 2007
Seeking Interns for the Summer & Fall Emerge Talent Agency is seeking Interns for the Summer & the Fall. We are looking for people with great personalities, computer skills, who are organized, and can multi-task. Please submit your resume, either by email, or mail, to:
Emerge Talent Agency LLC
2295 S. Hiawassee Road, Suite 305
Orlando, FL 32835info@emergetalent.com
The Best of Florida!
Hey Florida actors! We want to hear from you! Who do you think is the best agent in town? What about the best headshot photographer? Comp. card photog? Best agent for models? These are just some of the categories we want to hear from you on. Send an email to us with the following:
Send to: actorsinfobooth@yahoo.com
Subject line: Best of
Tell us who you think the BEST in Florida is…if we have missed a category - add it to your email! We will compile the results and post the winners and best comments from you at the end of July!
Here are the BEST OF categories (please add your own if we have forgotten any!):
*Headshot photographer *Agent *Agency *Photo reproduction house *Models Agency *Private Acting Coach *Acting School *Networking group *Acting website designers *Casting Director *Theatre group *Indie Director *DP *Late night eatery *Sushi (ok…I love sushi!) *Make-up artist *Demo Reel Producer *Improv Group
MIAMI SHORT FILM FESTIVAL - NOVEMBER 1, 2007
Celebrating the Sixth Annual Edition of the Miami Short Film Festival, November 26 - December 2, 2007. Submit your shorts to the MsFF 2007, and qualify for numerous other events. Check out http://www.miamishortfilmfestival.com/submissions.html for rules, regulations and submission details.
Want MORE indie news?! Click THIS link!
http://www.actorsinfobooth.com/category/home/industry-news/
Castings
LAKE PARK - PLAY, “I LOVE YOU, YOU’RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE” - AUG. 20, 2007
—– Contact Information —–
Name: John Zambito
Title: Stage Manager
Email: jz33466@yahoo.com
Phone: 561 204-2612 or 561 301-5404
Company or University: ROYAL PLAYHOUSE
—– Casting Details —–
Casting Dates: August 20th 2007
Casting Location: 700 Park Ave. Lake Park Fl 33403
Shoot Dates: Oct.26-Nov.10
Shoot Location: Lake Park
Synopsis:
I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change
This celebration of the mating game takes on the truths and myths behind that contemporary conundrum known as “the relationship.” Act 1 explores the journey from dating and waiting to love and marriage, while Act II reveals the agonies and triumphs of in-laws and newborns, trips in the family car and pick-up techniques of the geriatric set. This hilarious musical comedy pays tribute to those who have loved and lost; to those who have fallen on their face at the portal of romance; to those who have dared to ask, “say, what are you doing Saturday night?” You will be humming and laughing long after the final curtain.
Character Breakdowns: Two Men/Two Women
ORLANDO - REALITY TV, “THE STUDIO PROJECT” - SEPT. 7, 2007
Greg Rike Productions of Altamonte Springs Florida in association with Guitar Center, will be holding auditions for their upcoming reality TV show ?Working Title: The Studio Project.? We are looking for individuals and students with interests in the following areas; producers, directors, singers, songwriters, bands, audio engineers, writers, camera operators, entertainment marketers, lighting techs, grips and stage hands and photographers. A complete production staff will be selected from these applicants to produce a weekly television series. These are unpaid positions however successful applicants will have their work aired on television throughout Central Florida with the opportunity for National viewing and recognition. Applications are available at the following Guitar Center locations. Apply in person only. Application deadline is Sept. 7, 2007. Live auditions will be scheduled starting Sept. 8, 2007. www.gregrikeproductions.com 407-862-6882
MARGATE - MODELS (PAID) - SEPT. 1, 2007
Minerva Films is looking for 5 male and 5 female models who can dance and move very well. Models will have to learn two dance numbers and do a runway show. Pay is $1000.00, all inclusive. Additional moneys will not be added for agency/management fees. Males must be 6?0? or taller, females 5?10? and up.
The event will take place December 22, 2007 at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts. A portion of the proceeds will go to Make-a-Wish Foundation. Auditions will take place in August, with fittings in Oct. and Nov. November will also require two days of rehearsal. Please do not submit unless you will be available these months.
Please send your professional comp cards to the following address (computer print outs and plain photographs will not be considered):
Minerva Films, LLC - FASHION SHOW CASTING, 1717 North State Road 7, Margate, FL 33063
Thanks!
Joshua Caraballo, Producer/Founder
Minerva Films, LLC - Digital Movie Alliance - www.Minerva-Films.com
MIAMI - FILM AUDITION - AUGUST 4, 2007
—– Contact Information —–
Name: Melisa Ramos
Title: film student
Email: m17rari@hotmail.com
Phone: 787-671-7849
Company or University: Miami International University
—– Casting Details —–
Casting Dates: 08/04/07 —- Hour: 10:30 am - 1:00 pm
Casting Location: MIU
Synopsis:
David, a young barber will shave the man (Santos) who molested him during his childhood. On this situation he must decide to kill him or not.
Character Breakdowns:
David:age: 25-30, nationality/race: hispanic - appearance: slim
Santos: age: 50-65, nationality/race: hispanic
Young David: age: 10-12, hispanic, slim
Student film, actors will get credit and a dvd of the film.
MIAMI - THESIS FILM - SEPT. 1
—– Contact Information —–
Name: Rosa Elena Maso Isea
Title: Unbeatable
Email: masoisea@yahoo.com
Phone: 787-409-0106
Company or University: Miami Int’l University of Art & Design
—– Casting Details —–
Casting Location: MIU of Art & Design
Synopsis:
This movie is based on a true story, about a feud between two track and field teammates. One that succeeded in the sport and the other somehow became a Hooker…
Character Breakdowns:
Ellen Santiago, 24, is the main Character. Vivian Martinez, 26, is her enemy. Danny Gonzalez, 50, is the Head Coach of the team. Hector Lopez, 40, is Ellen friend from the park.
Additional Information:
I’ll be needing 6 female athletes as extras between the ages of 21 & 25 and also a built male extra in his 40’s. There we’ll be more information while it develops. Thanks for your support and remember this is a Master Student Film, there is no pay, just food during shooting and a copy of the film.
FTLD - FOX TV’S, “HELLS KITCHEN” - AUGUST 26, 2007
We have also included the contacts for those cities. If you will be attending an open call, please be ready to be PATIENT. It can take hours depending on the response that day. You will NOT be cooking. You will be given a preliminary interview by someone at the open call and if we think you are appropriate , you will be possibly given an appt time to be put on camera either that day or individual appts in the next few weeks immediately following. If you have a culinary resume, please bring it with you. We also may contact you sometime after the open call if you do not get an interview to do a preliminary phone interview and then set up an appt. There is no mandatory dress code for the open calls.You do not need to bring any cooking utensils. For those that asked about the application found on line, if you will be making a video tape submission or you are given an on camera interview for either that day or at any point, you will HAVE to fill out the application so bring it with you filled out. You can find the applications on line at www.fox.com/Hellskitchen. The application is in a adobe pdf format. We DO NOT have access to send you the application in any other format. We will have applications at the open auditions for those people that are set up for on camera interviews. It is not mandatory to have it filled out for the open calls but if you are put on camera it will save time. For those that asked, we do not know what the prize will be for the winner next season. We also do not know the exact start date for those chosen. It will be sometime in the fall.
Some of the type of things you should think about for the interviews: Do you have any interesting tidbits about yourself we should know? What sets you apart from everyone else? What is your experience in the culinary business? Dont just tell us about your personality-show us your personality! What wouldn’t we know about you by looking at you? Are you competitive…and what examples from your past show that? Do you have hobbies? Where did your love of food come from? Why do you want to be on the show?
FLORIDA-Ft.Lauderdale, RIVERSIDE HOTEL
SUNDAY AUG 26, 2007
Time: 11:00am-5:00pm
620 East Las Olas Boulevard (Corner OF Las Olas Blvd & South East 6th Ave)
Ft.Lauderdale, Florida 33301 (public parking across from hotel)
IF YOU HAVE ALREADY EMAILED US AND ARE RECEIVING THIS EMAIL, YOU DO NOT NEED TO EMAIL AGAIN
If you are interested in auditioning OR want to attend the open call , Please EMAIL: Twinsworld1@aol.com
Please put “HELL’S KITCHEN” in the subject title. You must include your full name, age, telephone numbers, PHOTO, where you live-state, about your culinary experience, why you would be the perfect contestant for the show & what sets you apart from the rest!!
Want MORE auditions??!!! Click THIS link!
http://www.actorsinfobooth.com/category/home/upcoming-auditions/
Workshops and Seminars
Seminar, August 10, 2007 LA Director Tom Logan - The Business of Show Business
Don’t miss the opportunity to study with this well-respected, very knowledgeable and extremely funny member of the prestigious Directors Guild of America. Starting as a child actor on Broadway, Tom worked as an actor for years including a contract role on General Hospital. He also worked as a writer on such projects as Saturday Night Live. Tom’s true talent though is as an award-winning director of TV, Film and Commercials. Now he’s here to share his years of expertise with you!! (Go to www.TomLogan.com for more about his career) Now he’s here to share his years of expertise with you!!
I don’t care how many classes you’ve taken about “the business”, you haven’t heard it from Tom. I promise you his insight will both delight and amaze you as he takes you through the casting process from a director’s point of view. If you never take another class again, you must not miss this one. It will change your whole way of looking at acting as a career.
If you’re serious about becoming an actor, there are only four reasons for not taking this “three hour opportunity to learn from an LA Director” FOR ONLY $35 ($45 @ the door)(7:30pm-10:30pm)
1. You’re deathly ill
2. You’re booked
3. You’re out of town
4. You already have more acting work than you handle
Weekend, August 10-12, 2007 LA Director Tom Logan - Auditioning Workshop
Don’t miss the opportunity to study with this well-respected, very knowledgeable and extremely funny member of the prestigious Directors Guild of America. Starting as a child actor on Broadway, Tom worked as an actor for years including a contract role on General Hospital. He also worked as a writer on such projects as Saturday Night Live. Tom’s true talent though is as an award-winning director of TV, Film and Commercials (Go to www.TomLogan.com for more about his career). Now he’s here to share his years of expertise with you!!
Friday- the Business of Show Business- I don’t care how many classes you’ve taken about “the business”, you haven’t heard it from Tom. I promise you his insight will both delight and amaze you as he takes you through the casting process from a director’s point of view. If you never take another class again, you must not miss this one. It will change your whole way of looking at acting as a career.
Saturday- Think you know how to audition for commercials? Not like you will after taking this class. Tom’s no-nonsense approach cuts through all the things that keep you from booking your share. He will free you from ever getting nervous on an casting again. On-Camera from 10am to 5pm or 6pm-11pm, you will work with a director on commercial after commercial, until you get it right.
Sunday- Auditioning for TV, Film, Soap Opera and Sitcom has never been easier. Tom takes you through the subtle differences of each medium, while strengthening your skills beyond your wildest dreams. It can’t be beat.
Only $250 (which includes Tom’s signed book “How to Act & Eat at the Same Time)
(Friday - 7:30 pm to 10:30pm, Saturday & Sunday - 9am to 3pm) Call Laura/Lisa 954-731-4888
Weekend, August 11-12, 2007 LA Director Tom Logan - The Shoot Class (On Camera Workshop)
Tom feels this is his best class, people walk out the most awed. He also states that in this class he is a totally different teacher, different class, everything. This is what he calls his Shoot Class he teaches how to hit the mark, how to hit focus pull marks, how we shoot a scene and most importantly all the terminology an actor should know that the director would say on a set. You will actual put a whole scene together and feel like you are on a set. In this class there are no pre-planned speeches and due to the fact this class is more complicated you have to have taken the beginners class to take this class.
Only $275 (Saturday & Sunday 4pm to 10pm) – Call Laura/Lisa 954-731-4888
*******KIDS!!! KIDS!!!! KIDS!!!!********
(kids) Seminar, August 10, 2007 LA Director Tom Logan - Parents Seminar
(parents only!) Does your child want to work in TV/Film and Commercials? Are you afraid of being scammed or unsure of how to do it right? This 2-hour seminar will answer all of your questions and more. This seminar will enlighten you on the subjects of agents, photographers, unions and so much more. Learn how to get your child into “the Business” the right way, no matter what their age.
Only $35 in advance ($45 @ the door) 7:30pm to 9:30pm – Call Laura/Lisa 954-731-4888
(kids) Monday-Tuesday, August 13-14, 2007
LA Director Tom Logan - Children’s Auditioning Workshop L-I
Don’t miss the opportunity to have your child study with this well-respected, very knowledgeable and extremely funny member of the prestigious Directors Guild of America. Starting as a child actor on Broadway, Tom worked as an actor for years including a contract role on General Hospital. He also worked as a writer on such projects as Saturday Night Live. Tom’s true talent though is as an award-winning director of TV, Film and Commercials (Go to www.TomLogan.com for more about his career). Now he’s here to share his years of expertise with your kids!!
Does your child really know how to audition for commercials? Not like they will after taking this class. Tom’s no-nonsense approach cuts through all the things that keep your child from booking their share. He will free them from ever getting nervous on a casting again! On-Camera, they will work with a director on commercial after commercial, until they get it right! Only $195 (times TBA) – Call Laura/Lisa 954-731-4888
(kids) Monday-Tuesday, August 13-14, 2007 LA Director Tom Logan - Children’s Workshop Level II
In the beginner’s class, Tom taught the kids about how to give their best audition every time. He helped them to get rid of being nervous and enjoy themselves through his own brand of humor, technique and expertise. Now…its time to take it to the NEXT LEVEL!!! Auditioning for TV, Film, Soap Opera and Sitcom has never been easier. Tom builds on all of the techniques he taught them in the beginner’s class on auditioning with a focus on commercials. Tom takes them through the subtle differences of each medium, while strengthening their skills - it can’t be beat! prerequisite: Workshop I
Only $225 (times TBA) – Call Laura/Lisa 954-731-4888
(kids - ALL NEW!) Wednesday, August 15, 2007 LA Director Tom Logan - Children, Level III
All NEW WORKSHOP! Parents have requested the next step and here it is! Your children will spend two days doing advanced level scene work. They were introduced to scene work in Level II. Now the kids will block, prepare and memorize full scenes. This workshop gives kids the full experience of working on a set, understanding what a director expects them to know and how to be successful and EDIT-able!! prerequisite: Workshops I & II
Only $275 (times TBA) – Call Laura/Lisa 954-731-4888
Seminar, August 18, 2007 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. $35 ($45 @ the door)……AND
Seminar, August 18, 2007 Auditioning for Commercials Seminar 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 Just $75 ($85@ the door)
Call Laura/Lisa 954-731-4888 to sign up
**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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