February 1, 2008 - Newsletter
Fellow Artists!!
There are some really great films to get involve with in this issue! Check out the auditions section - see below! Green Agency is accepting bi-lingual kids and Percent Mgmt is accepting submissions of all types. SUPERBOWL is this weekend for all the fans! I see bbq and nachos in my future!!
Lot’s of bookings this week - congrats to ALL!
Kimberly Jentzen is here in one week - Only a few spots left! If you are looking for a more intense acting workshop - this is for you! If you just want to check things out, take the Friday nite alone. Check out Kimberly’s website and read about her class - see below!!
Have a blessed week!!
In This Edition…
*Kimberly Jentzen: February 8-10, 2008
*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
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!!
Montana Modderman - booked the Timesharesonly commercial, film shot in LA, “Click Clack Jack” is set to release on DVD in Feb. 2008.
Dayton Modderman - booked the Timesharesonly commercial, film shot in LA, “Click Clack Jack” is set to release on DVD in Feb. 2008.
Michael Ray Davis - just wrapped with Starwood Resorts; playing tennis, water volleyball, golf, Wii and riding a (greenscreen) motorcycle.
Shayne Leighton - booked the lead role, Eden Channing in the feature length independent film, “Guardian of Eden". Booked the role of Pandora in an online series, “The Caped Crusaders” that will start filming in February.
Edward Frank Olson – Cast as the Step Dad in a Surround Filmworks Entertainment film titled, “Something in the Night”.
Booked as the Co-Spokesperson for Highland Community Homes video.
Veronica Alsina - booked several voiceover jobs this month in Spanish: Ford Fusion (announcer), AT&T (characters), Walmart in-store for Oust and Glade (characters); she also booked a print job for Animatic Media.
Sandi Lacey - Disney Magic Kingdom principal, lead in UCF short “Don’t Apologize for Silence", featured role as lawyer in HBO’s “Recount", Testimonial in a TimeSharesOnly commercial. Principal role as Associate in a Publix industrial.
Christine Padovan - booked the role of the ‘Mom’ in Surround Filmworks Entertainment’s new film, ‘Something in the Night’ slated to start shooting April 2008.
Angela Bryan - Spokesperson for: GLC Design, Discount Health Quotes; Hard Rock commercial - principal, golfer; Ford Auto commercial - principal, mother/wife; Carnival Cruise Lines commercial (internet usage) - principal, lady in hot tub, Kaplan University commercial - principal, student; 9 Dollars -independent film - Mikela; America’s Most Wanted - TV - patient
Kimberly Jentzen Cold Reading Workshop
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Kimberly Jentzen Acting Seminar - $50 in advance, $60 cash @ door
Friday, February 8, 2008
7:00pm to 11:00pm
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Kimberly Jentzen Cold Reading Workshop - $375
February 8-10, 2008
Friday, Seminar (included in the weekend) - 7:00pm to 11:00pm
Saturday & Sunday - 12 noon to 11pm
*Limited to 16 actors*
www.kimberlyjentzen.com
www.myspace.kimberlyjentzen
**ages 18 and up**
Weekend Intensive Itinerary:
Friday Evening Session - 7:00 p.m. - 11 p.m. (included in the weekend price or take just the Friday nite!)
Part 1: Lecture: Approaching the work, the audition & the cold reading. The anatomy of fear. How to release fear to enable confidence and freedom in the reading and performance. The anatomy of becoming an actor and strengthening the actor’s focus. Being an artist in a business.
Part 2: Emotion - Jentzen’s Emotional Content Exercise - expanding your emotional range. Discovering how to determine the emotional choices of the reading and effectively learn how to “play the love”.
Saturday Afternoon Session – 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. (with regular breaks - you may bring snacks)
Actors have a choice to bring a monologue to work or Kimberly will give you a scene to work with a partner.
Part 3: “Going Deeper.” Jentzen’s “Power Tools” are taught and utilized. Extensive individual attention. Zeroing in on breaking down material accurately, accessing depth and subtext. Zeroing in on technique and preparation for the dynamics that get jobs and support the development of the actor. The guidelines for Improvisation.
Saturday Evening Session 5:30 - 11 pm (with regular breaks - you may bring snacks)
Part 4: Lecture & Exercises: Focus, concentration and Intention: How to effectively play an Objective Learning how to discover and execute interesting choices, with limited time.
Part 5: Learning how to generate “high voltage” energy. Generating confidence in the ability to radiate. Learn how to incorporate the tools that give you an edge in every reading and performance. Improve your batting average in getting work. Saturday night session ends at approximately 10 p.m.
Sunday Afternoon Session 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. (with regular breaks - you may bring snacks)
Part 6: Cold Reading Coaching. Warm-up audition exercise taught for the actor’s preparation and focus. Cold reading and much individual coaching. Strong emphasis on being a self-reliant actor with the ability to stand on your own in a reading no matter what is going on in the room. Audition technique. The ability to give.
Part 7: Learn the parameters of each genre: Film vs. Television vs. Stage. Film Drama, Episodic, Period Drama, Classic Tragedy and Soap.
Sunday Evening Session 5:30 - 11 pm (with regular breaks - you may bring snacks)
Part 8: Comedy and the basic guidelines for Sitcom, Film Comedy, Stage Comedy, Sketch Comedy, Farce and Romantic Comedy.
Part 9: More cold reading technique, individual coaching and attention. Opening the door for beauty, strength and courage in the work. Learning how to take risks and live into your depth.
Part 10: Industry discussion and Q & A. The anatomy of the industry. Practical information on how to handle rejection and blocks. Insights on how to set yourself up for success as well as create and sustain opportunities. Closing Weekend Intensive final thoughts. Sunday night session ends at approximately 11 p.m.
Los Angeles 2007- Backstage Magazine Reader’s Choice: Favorite Acting Teacher/Coach: Kimberly Jentzen!!!
Jentzen — whose book, “Acting With Impact", will be released in the fall — notes that she’s very technique-oriented. “I don’t believe in just directing an actor,” she says. “I believe they should absolutely know what they’re doing and make choices from the material, know how to break something down, know how to look at material. I like to give them their foundation. If they don’t have a foundation, they need one.”
She describes her typical class atmosphere as tough but loving. “I don’t feel like actors should compete with anyone but themselves,” she says. “It’s supportive. Nobody gives anybody feedback but me. I don’t believe in actors giving other actors feedback, because when I was a young actor, one thing I noticed in some of those environments is that actors tend to project their own issues onto other actors. So it’s very safe. And if an actor is going to give feedback, it will be positive feedback.” The teacher doesn’t believe in going soft on her students, however. “I am tough,” she says. “I don’t allow people to get away with stuff in my room. Actors who are coming to me that are expecting it to be soft are going to get a harsh surprise. The business is too difficult. My feeling is, I’m responsible [for preparing] you for that
space. It should be tougher in my room than it is in the profession. Because if it’s tougher in here, you’re ready out there.” And when it comes to succeeding “out there,” Jentzen offers the following tips:
• Don’t limit yourself. “As an actor, you have to know yourself,” she says. “And you have to know yourself in so many genres. You have to shine in each one. You don’t know where that opportunity’s going to be.” Jentzen recalls that when she was working as an actor, she once did a soap. “I [never thought] I would do a soap, because I was in film,” she says. “But that was an opportunity that presented itself, and I wanted to stay alive as an actor. You’re an actor; you act. That’s really important to me — that the actor develops not only an emotional range but a range with their genres, that they’re able to adapt. It’s a survival thing. And if you can survive in many genres, you will work a lot.”
• Always remind yourself of why you love acting. “Love is artistic fuel,” Jentzen says. “You have to do everything you can to not get bitter; otherwise it can steal your talent. The love has to be fueled consistently. So that means you’re going to be doing things that remind you of that love. Go to museums. Go to places that invite and applaud and acknowledge self-expression.”
• Be a student of life. “Seek your own growth, and make it fun,” she says. “One of my favorite things is to learn something new every day.”
• Believe in your own magic. “This business is so random and unpredictable,” Jentzen says. “You never know. Dustin Hoffman got The Graduate after I don’t remember how many years of study. What I admire the most about these great actors is their perseverance and their staying true to what their voice internally wants them to do. It’s so important to not get sucked into the external hype of the industry, but rather to know you’re a product and that’s a game that you’re engaging in but it doesn’t define you.” Call Lisa/Laura to sign up!!! 954.731.4888
Industry News
Percent Mgmt Accepting Submissions
Percent Management and Autumn Mc Fadden are accepting H/S thru the mail only on all talent from Teens to Seniors. Open calls for Commercial Print Models only on Thursday from 2-4pm.
Autumn Mc Fadden - Commercial Print/ TV/ Film
Percent Management, 1860 West Avenue, Miami Beach, Fl 33139 - www.percentmanagement.com
Green Agency - need bi-lingual KIDS
I am looking for Bi Lingual kids all ages for TV/Film. Please have them mail a picture and resume to:
Green Agency - 1620 Drexel Ave 2nd floor, Miami Beach, Fl 33139, Att: Cathy
Gilla Roos Agency - Open Call - Feb. 9, 2008
OPEN CALL DATE: Saturday, February 9th, 12-2 PM
LOCATION: 1000 5th Street (at Michigan Ave.), Miami Beach, FL 33139
GILLA ROOS MIAMI - Model & Talent Agency Lic. TA884 www.gillaroosmiami.com
Decription; NYC MODEL & TALENT AGENCY NOW OPEN IN MIAMI BEACH! Looking for south Florida models and actors, 18 and older. All sizes and types welcome.
Additional Information: BRING 2 PHOTOS, COMPOSITE CARDS AND/OR HEADSHOTS.
Want MORE indie news?! Click THIS link! http://www.actorsinfobooth.com/category/home/industry-news/
Castings
Ftld - feature film, “Rough Winds”
—– Contact Information —–
Name: Andrea olabarria
Title: Director
Email: andreutxi@hotmail.com
Company or University: spoon entertainment
—– Casting Details —–
Casting Dates: 22 & 23 February + 21 & 22 march
Casting Location: Ft Lauderdale
Shoot Dates: June and July
Shoot Location: Ft Lauderdale
LOGLINE: Three devastating teenage stories fuse beneath the calm of a quiet, average neighborhood.
SYNOPSIS: Narrowly surviving a fierce suicide attempt, 17-year-old Jess returns to face summer school while apparently harboring a dark secret. A former A-student, Jess has become cynical and withdrawn. Her single mom, beside herself with worry, is helpless.
Jess’s best and only friend is Steve, a gay, aspiring artist preparing to leave for college. Since being “outed” by Jess’s classmate Connor, Steve has brazenly embraced who he is and not looked back.
But Connor, now dedicated to becoming a pro boxer, has turned his back on both of them. Afflicted with a speech impediment and painful shyness, he harbors conflicts of his own. Focusing all his energy on training for an upcoming exhibition bout, Connor lives with his single dad, a cop, and his mentally ailing grandfather.
Additionally, 16-year-old supermarket cashier Ann is facing pressure to succeed by her driven single mother who happens to be high school principal. Ann has never had a boyfriend. When she develops an obsessive crush on Connor she falls for him hard.
One drunken night, Connor allows himself to be seduced by Ann. After their backseat sexual encounter, Ann pursues him for a real relationship. Connor, under pressure from his coach, shrugs this unwanted distraction. Ann becomes convinced that her body doesn’t measure up and is to blame. She develops an eating disorder, and forced vomiting becomes her destructive secret.
Meanwhile Jess finds an unexpected parallel in her summer school teacher Owen. Strict but caring, Owen slowly opens up about his personal life. He is distraught and unable to accept the looming divorce of his wife of twenty years. The unlikely pair of student and teacher begin to bond.
But just when Jess seems to be returning to her old self, something sets her off and she becomes angrier and more negative than ever, leaving her mom and teacher at a loss and frightened.
When Connor’s big fight arrives, everyone attends with myriad emotions. Connor’s estranged comrades Jess and Steve. His wannabe girlfriend Ann with her new party friends. His dad who is now dating Jess’s mom. This is Connor’s chance to go pro and leave troubles behind. But how will the outcome affect Ann’s desperate hope for love?
Finally, one momentous summer night, three intermingled teenage secrets reach critical mass. A hidden act of unbridled passion erupts into a vicious act of senseless, bloody violence. Jess, Connor and Ann each come face to face with their paralyzing fears, and desperation threatens their lives.
On this night Jess’s mom discovers what drove her daughter to suicide… Ann’s career-minded mother confronts her hospitalized daughter’s health… and Connor’s dad arrives on the site of a shocking roadside scene. Their worlds will never be the same.
It is the teacher, Owen, who realizes that he has perhaps learned the most about moving through the journey of life.
Featuring compelling, identifiable teenage and adult characters, ROUGH WINDS is a gripping drama which explores the theme of needing to find inner acceptance before you can travel to a new place. Like growing up, you must ride through the storm to reach a clear sky of hope and dreams. Told realistically and unflinchingly with few characters/locations, it presents a vivid, unforgettable story.
Character Breakdowns:
JESS: She’s a vulnerable 17 year-old, with an attitude problem. Finally you discover she pushes everybody away, because she’s been raped.
STEVE, 17, Jess’s best friend compassionate and witty, He is openly gay, He gets bashed by his secret lover.
SALLY, Jess’s loving mom in her 40s or 50’s. Average mom. She worries a lot about Jess who has tried to commit suicide.
TOM, an unassuming, quiet, educated man in his 40’s or 50’s. He is Sally’s brother and is hiding a horrible secret.
CONNOR ,a 18 year old boxer, who’s focused on going pro. He is in the closet and has serious anger issues.
HANK, a goodhearted cop in his 40’s. He is Connor’s father.
COUCH, tough guy, kind of sexist and homophobic. He’s a bad influence on Connor with out noticing.
ANN, only 16,A cute girl-next-door type, with self confidence problems that turns bulimic.
KATHERINE, Ann’s mom. She’s in her 40’s. She is a workaholic principal who doesn’t notice Ann is in a downwards spiral.
LISA- she’s 19, high school drop out, very beautiful, always popular and cool. Becomes Ann’s good friend, but turns out to be a horrible influence on Ann.
BARRY 18 - he’s a good friend of Connor’s and Lisa’s boyfriend. He’s wealthy, good-looking and all he worries about is scoring with the ladies.
Additional Information: We are shooting a independent feature film. You can check my work out at spoonentertainment.com. There are plenty of smaller roles that I haven’t listed. So if you don’t see anything for you, please still come and read. Please email your headshot to andreutxi@hotmail.com
Miami -Graduate Film, “No One Doubts the Camera Eye”
Writer/Director: Timothy Compton
Writer/Director: Sean Malone Producer: Jean-Paul Chreky
Director of Photography: Sean Malone
Shoot Location: Miami, FL
Shoot Dates: February 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29 of 2008
Shoot Format: High Definition
If cast: meals, screen credit, & copy of film will be provided
CAST DESCRIPTIONS:
Andre Young - CAST
Late 20s-Early 30s. Any ethnicity. Medium build. A sleazy, yet slick, photographer who fancies himself an artist. His work is very important to him — more important than paying much attention to anyone around him. He would come across as arrogant if you got the chance to have a conversation with him. He is also willing to cut corners and misrepresent the subjects of his photographs in order to get the money and recognition.
Patrick Mahoney - Mid-late 20s. Any ethnicity. Slender build. A boy scout who sticks to his code of ethics, even though no one else does. It frustrates him to see Andre getting better leads and stories as a photographer, especially since it’s by dishonest means. He remains honest, but struggles with jealousy and a little bitterness.
Paul Whitman - 40+. Any ethnicity. Medium build. The CEO of a company who appears to be somewhat kindhearted and caring towards his employees, but who is actually a very selfish man. He is charming, yet fake and phony. He’ll do anything to save himself.
Man in Black - 35+. Any ethnicity. Medium build. A dark and mysterious figure who is seen near several crime scenes, but is never heard. His dress and features appear intimidating and dark, but we never have the chance to get very close to him.
Extras
1 Detective (1st Murder Scene)
2 Police Officers (1st Murder Scene)
1 Body (1st Murder Scene)
1 Body (Scene at Clayton’s House)
3 Police Officer (Final Scene at Whitman’s House)
If interested in auditioning and to find out more please contact: Producer Jean-Paul Chreky at carbonchemistry@hotmail.com
— Subject: “No One Doubts the Camera Eye” - TALENT
South Florida - Indie Film
Indie South Florida film is looking for a white female actor to portray a working single mom in her 40’s. Non-Union/Paid Must be available for filming all day Saturday, Feb. 2nd, 08. Submit resume, website, web-demo-reel and/or headshot to: theGodofmoses@gmail.com
Looking for Latin & Black Talent
Looking for Latin & BlackTalent all ages for TV. Movies and Print..East Coast area GA., NC, SC, VA.
Travel expenses and rates will be paid…..Please send Tapes, resume & headshot ASAP to :
Dianne Wagner Productions LLC., PO Box 880185, Boca Raton, Fl. 33488
Ftld - Play Reading - Feb. 23, 2008
—– Contact Information —–
Name: Kevin Johnson
Title: Proprietor/Overseer
Email: ghostlightseries@yahoo.com
Phone: 954-270-0998
Company or University: The Ghost Light Series
—– Casting Details —–
Casting Dates: Saturday, February 23rd
Casting Location: Dania Beach Library
Shoot Dates: Monday, March 31st
Shoot Location: Oakland Park
Synopsis:
The Ghost Light Series is holding auditions for a play reading of Shelagh Delaney’s “A Taste of Honey”
Rehearsal will be on Monday, March 24th from 7-10:30pm. The reading will be on Monday, March 31 at 7:30pm at the Collins Community Center, 3900 NE 3 Avenue, Oakland Park. Auditions will be held on Saturday, February 23rd from 10am - 4pm at the Dania Beach Library, 255 E Dania Beach Blvd.
Character Breakdowns:
1 female (18-20)
1 female (40’s)
2 males (21-25)
1 male (30-35)
ALL ROLES MUST POSSESS AN ENGLISH ACCENT. Please call 954-270-0998 to make an appointment.
Want MORE auditions??!!! Click THIS link! http://www.actorsinfobooth.com/category/home/upcoming-auditions/
Workshops and Seminars
Seminar, February 8, 2008 - Kimberly Jentzen Acting Seminar - $50 in advance, $60 cash @ door
www.kimberlyjentzen.com and check out www.myspace.com/kimberlyjentzen call lisa or laura to sign up!! 954.731.4888
Workshop, February 8-10, 2008 - Kimberly Jentzen Cold Reading Workshop - $375
Friday, Seminar (included in the weekend) - 7:00pm to 11:00pm, Saturday & Sunday - 12 noon to 11pm
*Limited to 16 actors* www.kimberlyjentzen.com and check out www.myspace.com/kimberlyjentzen call lisa or laura to sign up!! 954.731.4888
Seminar, March 15, 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. $35 ($45 @ the door)
Seminar, March 15, 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 Just $75 ($85@ the door)
Call Laura/Lisa 954-731-4888 to sign up!
Workshop, March 29-30, 2008 Los Angeles Casting Director, Terry Berland - Auditioning for TV Commercials 10am-5pm On day one you will learn the fundamental foundation of how to get rid of your limitations and how to identify beats and moments to express your unique personality. The remainder of the weekend will be spent working on commercial scripts and improvs. The entire workshop is On-Camera. Through critiquing and performing you will be pushed through your individual stumbling blocks. You will walk away feeling confident knowing how to make very strong choices. See her website for further information about her casting and teaching career - www.terryberlandcasting.com $250 - call to sign up - TODAY! 954.731.4888
Retreat, May 2-4, 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
**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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