January 12 newsletter
Actors Info Booth Inc.
Happy Wednesday!
We hope that your New Year is getting off to a fantastic start! January is already half over - WOW! In this edition of the newsletter, we will cover:
* Tom Logan - beginners and advanced
* “The Pilot Season Package” - How to Succeed, Pat Battistini, Terry Berland
* Auditions and Industry News
* Credits
TOM LOGAN is here!!
Tom is here this weekend for his beginner/advanced workshops (see below). Remember…EVERYONE can join the Friday night seminar, ($35.00) just show up at the door! If you want to take the full weekend, there are just a few slots left - CALL US TODAY!!! Tom is not only informative, but you will have a fantastic time in his workshop! Beginner/advanced classes are almost full, too! PILOT SEASON is around the corner, so don’t miss this opportunity to sharpen your skills by working with an incredible DIRECTOR!
“The Pilot Season Package”
These are three classes you don’t want to miss if you want to be ready for Pilot season: How to Succeed in the Business (all the “how to’s, do’s and don’ts), Pat Battistini (awesome improv class - sharpens your auditioning/creative skills) and Terry Berland ( a Los Angeles commercial agent will give you two days of how to enhance your skills and be your best in auditions. Terry does up to 40 commercial castings in LA - each week! She has seen it all and knows her stuff!!) If you have taken them before - GREAT! But if you have missed any - come join us and sharpen your skills!!!
Auditions and Industry News
You can submit auditions directly to the website. Under the “contacts” icon, click on the “submit audition” icon and fill out the auditions submission form. We update the website as soon as we get an audition, so you don’t have to wait for a newsletter to get the latest and greatest!! We have also added a new icon to the home page - Industry News. Click there to hear about the latest happening in the BIZ!!!
CREDITS - If you have outstanding credits that you have not advised us of yet, you have until January 31st to connect with us and validate that you have a credit. If your credit is from a former Linda class, it will be valid until July 30th. If your credit is from August 2004 or later, your credit is valid until December 2005. Please contact us no later than January 31st. Any calls after that date regarding old Linda credits will not be honored. Remember…if you apply your credit to a class and don’t show up - YOU LOSE THE CREDIT. Thanks so much for helping us to help you!
Warm Regards,
Lisa and Laura
Actors Info Booth, Inc.
DIRECTIONS TO TOM LOGAN’S WORKSHOP:
La Quinta
8101 Peters Road
Plantation, FL 33324
(954) 476-6047
From the South- Take I-95 to 595 West to University Drive. Go North (right) to Peters Road. Go West (left) Hotel will be on your right hand side.
From the North- Take I-95 or the turnpike to Sunrise Blvd Exit (exit 58 on the turnpike/exit 30 on I-95) go west to University Drive. Make a left and head South to Peters Road. Go West (right) Hotel will be on your right hand side.
From I-75 exit to 595 East go East to University Drive, Exit and go North (left) to Peters Road. Go West (left) Hotel will be on your right hand side.
***PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL THE TIMES FOR THE CLASSES ARE LISTED BELOW IN THE CLASSES SECTION***
AUDITIONS
FLORIDA
NAME: Fabiola Rodriguez
EMAIL: fabiola_rodriguez@wpbt.org
SHOOT LOCATION: Dade, Broward, Palm Beach
SYNOPSIS/ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:Channel 2’s KidVision is holding auditions on Tuesday, January 18 at its Delray Beach bureau from 1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. and on Wednesday, January 19 at its
North Miami studios from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Currently, KidVision is looking for 10 boys and girls between the ages of 5 and 10 to become the new faces of KidVision. Kids must be outgoing, able to speak clearly and capable of following directions. Previous experience, such as acting, dancing, or performing in front of a camera and/or audience is a plus. Children who are chosen will appear in a series of on-air learning spots aimed at teaching young children.
Participation in KidVision spots is on a VOLUNTEER basis and requires an estimated total of 4 - 6 full-day (7 hours/day) shoots throughout February and March. Most production will be scheduled on school days, so children and their parents will need to be flexible. In addition,parents or guardians will be responsible for transportation and supervision of their children. Those interested in auditioning should contact Fabiola Rodriguez or Emily Richardson-Lorente at 305-949-8321 by Friday, January 14, no later than 5:00 p.m. to reserve a spot and receive directions to audition locations. SPACE IS LIMITED AND NO WALK-INS WILL BE ALLOWED.
PALM BEACH
PALM BEACH COUNTY –The PC Players will be holding opens auditions for sketch comedians at the Burt Reynolds & Friends Museum, 100 North U.S. Hwy. 1, Sunday, January 16th, 2005. Participants should come prepared to perform their own original sketches and/or monologues for the five-minute auditions.
The PC Players will be directed by veteran comedian Todd M. Webster. Once the eleven member troupe has been assembled, the group will begin developing material and rehearsing at the Museum for upcoming performances. Those chosen to take part will participate in writing, performing and directing for stage and video productions throughout the tri-county area.
For more information,to schedule an audition time or to submit writing samples, call Todd M. Webster at 561-889-6115 or email him at todd@toddwebster.com. For more information on the Burt
Reynolds & Friends Museum, visit their website at www.burtreynoldsmuseum.org or email the executive director at Mdaniel@burtreynoldsmuseum.org.
FLORIDA
Dear actors! I more than glad to announce the auditions for Kreutzer Sonata, to take place on January 16, 2005 at Mary Ann Wolf Theater
(North Campus FIU) We are looking for professional actors with experience.
A man between 35-45 years old
A woman between 25-35 years old
A man between 25-35 years old
A man around 65-70 years old
A woman between 20-25 years old
A boy between 11 to 13 years old
You will be asked to read a monologue from a play; however, bring some prepared material that you feel best represents your talents and skills. I have an open mind and dont care much about formalities. So feel free to express yourself! www.whiteorchardtheater.com
P.S. e-mail me at irina@whiteorchardtheater.com to schedule any particular time, request a copy of monolog from the play, or perhaps to ask for directions.
ORLANDO
Casting Call – Full Sail 16mm Film Production presents…"Reel to Real” – A UNION & NON-UNION CASTING CALL
Casting for:
*Kimberly: FEMALE, Mid-Thirties, reserved, workaholic, keeps to
herself, determined
*Vincent: MALE, Late 30’s, Polite, cunning, smart, observant,
confident, devious
Casting Dates:
January 15th, 2005, 1pm-9pm (NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY)
Shooting Dates:
January 25,2005, 9am-9pm to January 26,2005 9am-9pm
Location:
Full Sail Building 3, 351 University Park Drive, Winter Park, FL. 32792 – (407) 551-2055
For more information contact:
www.fullsail.com
ORLANDO
Casting Call – Full Sail 16mm Film Production presents…"A+ Plan”
A UNION & NON-UNION CASTING CALL
Casting for:
*STEVEN: MALE, mid 20’s, stocky
*MICHAEL: MALE, mid 20’s, medium height, trim
*MALE CUSTOMER: MALE, mid-late 30’s, stocky
*FEMALE CUSTOMER: FEMALE, mid to late 30’s, medium height, slim
*GUNMAN: MALE: mid 20’s, stocky
*POLICE OFFICER: MALE OR FEMALE, early 30’s,
Casting Dates:
January 15,2005, 1pm-9pm (NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY)
Shooting Dates:
January 27, 2005, 9am-9pm to January 28, 2005 9am-9pm
Location:
Full Sail Building 3, 351 University Park Drive, Winter Park, FL. 32792 – (407) 551-2055
For more information contact:
www.fullsail.com
ORLANDO
Casting Call – Full Sail 16mm Film Production presents…"Sulute”
A UNION & NON-UNION CASTING CALL
Casting for:
*ALAN: MALE, mid 20’s or 30’s, average build
*JORDAN: MALE, mid 20’s or 30’s, average or well developed build
*CHERIE: FEMALE, early 20’s, slim
*KRISTINA: FEMALE, mid 30’s, medium height, slim
*GABBY: FEMALE, mid 20’s, medium height, slim
*JESSICA: FEMALE, mid 20’s, medium height, slim
*BELLA: FEMALE, early 20’s, medium height, slim
*PREACHER: MALE, mid 30’s to late 60’s med to short height,
medium to robust build
*EXTRAS: MALE and FEMALE, all descriptions
Casting Dates:
January 15, 2005, 1pm-9pm (NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY)
Shooting Dates:
January 27, 2005, 9am-9pm to January 28, 2005 9am-9pm
Location:
Full Sail Building 3, 351 University Park Drive, Winter Park, FL. 32792 – (407) 551-2055
For more information contact:
www.fullsail.com
ORLANDO
Model Search – A Lost Cookie Productions, Tortora Productions and 5199 Studios present…
Casting for: Models: We are currently looking for models, spokespersons, and commercial actors looking to boost their portfolios and gain working experience. We are looking for male and female models, of all ages and ethnicities. We are currently looking for models, spokespersons, and commercial actors looking to boost their portfolios and gain working experience. We are looking for male and female models, of all ages and ethnicities. Experience not necessary, we will be doing test shoots during the Model Search. We have commercial, editorial, product, fashion, glamour, and video shoots coming up very soon.
Casting Dates:
January 15, 2005, 1pm-9pm (NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY)
Shoot Dates:
March 18,2005, 10am-12pm & March 20, 2005, 10am-12pm
Location:
Full Sail Building 3, 351 University Park Drive, Winter Park, FL. 32792 – (407) 551-2055
For more information contact: talent@alostcookie.com or check out….
www.alostcookie.com/promo, www.dennistortora.com
ORLANDO
CASTING CALL Point. 5 Productions presents …"Parklands”
A UNION & NON-UNION CASTING CALL
Casting for:
*BUM: M, 30 +;a wisely cynical, satirical, and tragic hero
*COP # 1: M, 20-50; a young, proud villain
*WAITRESS: F, 15-50
Casting Dates:
January 15, 2005, 1pm-9pm (NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY)
Shooting Dates:
January 22-23, 2005 & January 29-30, 2005
Location:
Full Sail Building 3, 351 University Park Drive, Winter Park, FL. 32792 – (407) 551-2055
For more information contact:
edd_flynn@hotmail.com
ORLANDO
Table of Choices
Production Company/School: Envisage Light Cinema LLC
Contact Person: envisagellc@yahoo.com
Pay (low/no/scale) : no
Location: Orlando
Details: Envisage Light Cinema LLC is currently for talent to appear in taping for an upcoming TV series.
A richly textured, unforgettable romance, with undeniable love, unquestionable loyalty & pure drama. Is love worth dying for? Why have a heart, if it does it’s breaking? What would you do? All these unanswered questions. Fear and desire, expectation and love mingled together and the future floated on their currents. Table of Choices Season I ~ Evaluation of the Heart.
Table of choices is resuming production on January 8, 2005 . and we are accepting headshots and resumes for quest stars and re-incurrent roles.
DENIS KING - Chief of Police - age 35 - up
CHARLES - FBI Agent - age 35 - up
Professor Jean Paul - Instructor - male -age 30 -up
Students - age 15 -20 (We need about 20 - speaking roles for most)
LUIS PAUL - Instructor - male -age 30 -up
CASSANDRA - Female - 18yr and older.
PRIEST - Male priest around the age of 50 - up.
BRIDESMAIDS - we need five bridesmaids - African American
Any and all headshots will be considered. We keep them on file for future shows. If you are interested in the project and would like to submit a headshot, please send your headshot and resume to this email: envisagellc@yahoo.com. Please include contact information and print TALENT SUBMISSION in the subject box.
CLASSES
Seminar, January 14 LA Director Tom Logan
Dont 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. Toms 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 hes here to share his years of expertise with you!!
Friday- the Business of Show Business- I dont care how many classes youve taken about the business, you havent 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 directors 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 youre 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 (6pm- 8pm)
1. Youre deathly ill
2. Youre booked
3. Youre out of town
4. You already have more acting work than you handle
Weekend, January 14-16 LA Director Tom Logan
Dont 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. Toms 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 hes here to share his years of expertise with you!!
Friday- the Business of Show Business- I dont care how many classes youve taken about the business, you havent 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 directors 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. Toms 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 cant be beat.
Only $240 (which includes Tom’s signed book “How to Act & Eat at the Same Time) Call Laura/Lisa 954-731-4888(Saturday & Sunday 9am-3pm)
Weekend, January 15-16 LA Director Tom Logan - Advance on Camera – 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 $225 – Call Laura/Lisa 954-731-4888 (Saturday & Sunday 4pm-10pm)
January 22 How to Succeed - 10am-1pm The 3 hour seminar about everything you’ve always wanted to know about getting started, marketing yourself and succeeding in commercials, TV and film but didn’t know who to ask. $35…….AND
January 22 Auditioning for Commercials Seminar - 2pm-6pm 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 OR TAKE BOTH- “THE COMBO” all day January 22 - Just $75 Call Laura/Lisa 954-731-4888
Weekend, February 4-6 Pat Battistini - Improv for Commercials LA’s best, Pat Battistini. Take his incomparable, fun and so essential– 3 day Improv for Commercials and you will never stand in front of the camera, not knowing what to do (no matter what scenerio they throw at you). As any of you out there auditioning know, improv is crucial. A majority of the Commercials cast down here use improv skills as well as many film projects. We are not talking sketch comedy and you do not need to be a comedian, but you must know how to think on your feet. You must be able to come up with plausible interesting situations to act out within seconds. I can’t tell you how many times in a callback a director will say “Ok now let’s try this", and then throw a completely new scenerio at the actor. How quickly the actor reacts is often the booking maker or breaker. And it’s not just for Commercials. A lot of other Castings I’ve seen have required improv too. Only $195 Call Laura/Lisa 954-731-4888 (Friday 7pm-10pm/Saturday & Sunday 10am-6pm)
Weekend, February 19-20 Terry Berland - Auditioning for TV Commercials – Terry Berland is one of the busiest commercial casting directors in Los Angeles and the author of the #1 best selling book “Breaking Into Commercials". She is known around the country for moving actors commercial acting careers to the next level. After taking her workshop you will be able to stand on the mark you are given and immediately give the space and your performance a feeling of dimension. 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. Only $235 Call Laura/Lisa 954-731-4888 (Saturday & Sunday 10am-5pm)
Monday Nights, February 28, March 7,14,21 Cold Reading On-Camera Workshop – The most difficult part of our job is the auditioning process. There are many subtle tips and tricks you can utilize that can make a huge difference. You know what you want to do during an audition and you know what you think you did driving home… but unless you can see yourself auditioning and the difference a few changes will make you will not work as much as others who are proficient at it. It’s as simple as that. Learn how to pick up a script, analyze it and deliver with no prep time. Only 12 people are accepted into this class so register now. Only $195 – Call Laura/Lisa 954-731-4888 for more info.
Weekend Retreat, March 4-6 Ray Forchion!!! - Intensive – 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. MASTER TEACHER Ray Forchion’s amazing, incredible, life-changing. 3 day Acting Intensive “Retreat". (since it’s like 48 hours worth of class time in 3 days we can’t really call it a class). Only 12 people are accepted into each class and you must register now. The price is $295. If you were scheduled to take this class before and had to cancel and were given a credit you still must call to reserve your space. Anyone who has ever taken the class will tell you that it is more than worth it at any price. Only $295 – Call Laura/Lisa 954-731-4888 for more info.
Evening Seminar, March 10 Ray Forchion - L.A. and Career Strategy – This seminar is for everybody who wants acting as a CAREER and not just a hobby. He will go over strategies for this market as well as the L.A. market. If you are planning to move to L.A. at any time in your life, you must take this seminar!
Only $35 – Call Laura/Lisa 954-731-4888 for more info. (Thursday 7pm-11pm)
Weekend Retreat, March 11-13 Ray Forchion!!! - Intensive (additional weekend)
Weekend Retreat, March 18-20 Ray Forchion!!! - On Camera – Sign up early as you know Ray sells out fast. And remember, Ray’s classes are RETREATS. In order to take this class you MUST have taken the Intensive Class. Only $295 – Call Laura/Lisa 954-731-4888
Keep your eye out on the newsletter and the website for more exciting offerings in 2005!!!!
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