January 23, 2008 - Newsletter
Hello, Friends!!
We have a DATE CHANGE on the Cold Read Workshop! We have moved the workshop to Feb. 8-10. We realized the Superbowl was on the 3rd, so we moved to a better weekend. There are a couple of other important industry dates to remember: SAG Awards: 1/27 and The Grammy’s 2/10.
New dates for Terry Berland, Raymond Forchion and the Combo Seminars have been added, see below! Lots of great auditions and industry news this week - check it out! Congrats on all the great bookings - looks like everyone has hit the ground running!!! Keep sharing your success - we love to celebrate with you!!
WGA & AMPTP have resumed informal talks. WGA has agreed not to picket the Grammy’s. Hopefully, this is a positive sign of movement towards a resolution!! Stay tuned!!
Hope every has an incredible, productive 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!!
Amy Simon - goClean Vacuum Cleaner Infomercial (co-host), Sawgrass Chrysler Jeep Dodge (radio spot), Reach FM radio guest host
Debra Ball - goClean Vacuum Cleaner Infomercial (co-host)
Sabrina Olmedo - booked a print job for Region’s Bank contract for one year.
Amedeo (Butch) Falgiatore - Father in an independent film called ‘ Highschool Gig’
Monika Gaba - Sara - Film “Infinite"(79 productions)
Valensky Sylvain - Cutler in Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom @ SCC and playing the Narrator and the King in Sisterella @ Celebration.
Steve Lantz - Wal-Mart (for Canada), Good Samaritan Medical Center, Whizzit Infomercial, ER Urgent Care Center
Judith Remekie - booked a principal speaking role as “Marcella Williams” for The Hartford Group’s industrial video, produced by Multi Image Group.
Kenny Logsdon - principal in the Hubbard House and FLETC video.
Kristy Ramirez - booked a commercial for U.S. Century Bank
Jay Wasserlauf - booked the lead role - Edward Hart, for the indie feature length film, “The Cleaners".
Brian Haase - Principal for Office Depot (Sag national), Principal for Canadian Visa, shot in Puerto Rico
Kimberly Jentzen Cold Reading Workshop
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Kimberly Jentzen Acting Seminar - $50 in advance, $60 cash @ door
Friday, February 8, 2008
7:30pm to 10:30pm
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Kimberly Jentzen Cold Reading Workshop - $375
February 8-10, 2008
Friday, Seminar (included in the weekend) - 7:30pm to 10:30pm
Saturday & Sunday - 12 noon to 11pm
*Limited to 16 actors*
www.kimberlyjentzen.com
www.myspace.kimberlyjentzen
Weekend Intensive Itinerary:
Friday Evening Session - 7:30 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
Dialect Coach - Norene Bini
Hey, if you feel speech and accent issues are keeping you from booking, try a few private sessions with Norene Bini, the dialect coach. For more information about Norene click on: http://www.actorsinfobooth.com/category/resources/norene-bini/
www.campusmoviefest.com
Sign up for all the participating schools in FLORIDA at this link: http://www.campusmoviefest.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/IdeaFlow.woa/1/wo/ESLgqDlvkum1MCdMeZ8UTM/0.0.5
CMF gives students one week to create their masterpieces and provides the latest technology to do so. The equipment, provided at no cost to the filmmakers, includes Apple laptops equipped with iMovie and Final Cut editing software, digital camcorders, music from independent artists for soundtracks and all the training needed. In addition, AT&T, the exclusive wireless partner of the 2007 – 2008 CMF Tour, will provide students with the latest 3G video-capable handsets to shoot behind-the-scenes footage as they compete for AT&T Best Cell Film.
Top films are showcased at university and regional events, followed by the Campus MovieFest National Grand Finale, complete with red-carpet treatment. AT&T, the nation’s largest wireless provider, will feature winning movies exclusively on AT&T mobile phones.
These events are FREE to take part in, please visit our website: www.campusmoviefest.com for more information at your respectful school. In the Orlando area we will be at UCF, Rollins, and Stetson in the next few weeks- SIgn up and do not miss this great opportunity.
PBFS - Films Screening - Jan. 27, 2008
The Palm Beach Film School is presenting a public screening of student films on SUNDAY, January 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.
Boca - Future Stars Competition - May 4, 2008
It’s time for the best Performing Arts Competition in Boca Raton! SUNDAY, MAY 4, 2008
Do you have what it takes to be a Future Star? Can you sing or dance? Do you love being on stage?
If so, then the Future Stars Competition is for you! Simply complete the attached form and return it to the address provided below. Then, you will receive an update email that will give you the date and time for auditions to be held in February 2008.
The Boca Raton Rotary gives the opportunity to individuals who attend middle school through high school to compete for prizes and the coveted recognition of being named a Future Star! This is an incredible event that grows larger by the year! Complete your application today and if you know someone who may be interested in competing, please forward this email to them. We encourage individuals, duos and groups to enter.
If you’re interested in participating in the Boca Raton Rotary’s Future Stars Dance and Vocal Competition on Sunday, May 4, 2008, please complete the application and return to:
Rotary Future Stars, c/o Miami Systems, Inc.
1060 Holland Drive, Unit 3L, Boca Raton, FL 33487
If you have any questions, please contact Rick Taylor at rick.taylor@att.net
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Castings
Need Model w/ sense of HUMOR
Looking for a model to do a bit of hosting and a sketch/spoof for YouTube. This is part of a promo for a feature film. No Pay - lot’s of exposure!
Please send Picture, Resume and Contact info for consideration. This job shoots the week of January 28th.
Subject Line: MODEL, Email: actorsinfobooth@yahoo.com
Miami - Film Shorts
—– Contact Information —–
Name: Gaby
Title: Short Films
Email: ouhnou_gabi@hotmail.com
Company or University: Miami International U of art and design
—– Casting Details —–
Casting Dates: Saturday, Jan 26th
Casting Location: Miami International U of art & design ROOM 1028
Shoot Dates: production starts Feb 29th, we will be having a couple of short films so the weekend may vary
Shoot Location: Miami
Synopsis: Different short films will be in production so specific synopsis will be given.
Character Breakdowns: everyone should go to the casting call, different leads will be need it.
Additional Information: contact me by email in case you have any questions: ouhnou_gabi@hotmail.com
Miami - play, “The Zoo Story” (PAID)
—– Contact Information —–
Name: Max Pearl
Title: Producer/Director
Email: maximax@gate.net
Phone: 305-984-2732
Company or University: Pinecrest Players, Inc.
—– Casting Details —–
Casting Dates: January 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25
Casting Location: Pinecrest Gardens Banyan Bowl11000 Red Road, Miami, Florida 33156
Synopsis: Pinecrest Players Inc, located at the former Parrot Jungle, is holding auditions for a stage production of “The Zoo Story” by Edward Albee and “Duck Variations” by David Mamet. Audition consists of two contrasting monologues appx 1 minute each, cold readings.
Character Breakdowns:
“The Zoo Story"- Jerry, 20s-30s, highly intelligent, educated, deeply brooding, charming and troubled.
Peter-30s-40s, or perhaps early 50s, conservative, professional, family oriented, congenial.
“Duck Variations"-George: late 50s-60s-70s. Ex-military, somewhat educated, opinionated, lonely.
Emil: late 50s-60s-70s. Like George, a lonely curmudgeon, good humored, cantankerous.
Additional Information: Non equity. Paid. Performances begin in late February/early March. Call or email to make audition appointment. (305)984-2732 maximax@gate.net Audition will be held at Pinecrest Gardens (former Parrot Jungle) 11000 Red Road Miami FL 33156. Call for directions.
Pembroke Pines - musical, “The King and I”
—– Contact Information —–
Name: Susan Steinfeld
Email: susan@pptopa.com
Phone: 954-770-1692
Company or University: Pembroke Pines Theatre of Performing Arts
—– Casting Details —–
Casting Dates: 23 January 2008 7:00 PM Wednesday
Casting Location: Susan B. Katz Theater of the Performing Arts at the River of Grass ArtsPark, 17195 Sheridan Street - Pembroke Pines, Florida 33029
Shoot Dates: 23 January 2008 7:00 PM Wednesday
Shoot Location: April 11,12,18,19,25,26 May 2 & 3
Synopsis: King and I
Character Breakdowns: We are auditioning for the following two roles only (all other roles have been cast):
Lun Tha (Tenor, 18 - 25) -
Emissary from Burma. In love with Tuptim.
King of Siam (Baritone, 35 - 45, polka) -
Strong, willfull patriarch, secretly plagued with self-doubt. Intelligent,
intuitive, tries to hide his emotions
Additional Information: Auditions are open to the public and anyone may audition regardless of experience. * PPTOPA is a non-profit, community based, theatrical organization and actors are NOT compensated for appearances.
Non-musical Guidelines - Prepare a one minute comedic and one minute dramatic monologue. Be prepared to read cold from script; sides will be provided. Musical Guidelines - Prepare 16 measures of an upbeat and 16 measures of a ballad in your key. The selection may be from the musical you are auditioning for, however, is not required. Choose a piece you are comfortable with and one that shows off your strengths Sheet music is required; CD’s or a capella will NOT be permitted. Be prepared to read cold from the script. www.pptopa.com
Miami - Cheerleaders (PAID)
—– Contact Information —–
Name: Daniel Merendoni
Title: Public Relations
Email: info@danielmerendoni.com
Phone: 713 4786181
Company or University: Miami F.C.
—– Casting Details —–
Casting Dates: February 9th
Casting Location: F.I.U. South Campus (Pharmed Room 200)
Shoot Dates: February 9th
Shoot Location: Florida International University
Synopsis: MIAMI F.C. CHEERLEADING TRYOUTS (soccer)
Character Breakdowns: We will be selecting 20 candidates to be the MIAMI F.C. CHEERLEADING squad for 2008. Paid position
Seeking late night HOST - Feb. 12, 2008
Are you the next Johnny Carson? Ellen or Oprah? Casting on February 12th 5- 9Pm for MC/Host of Late Night Variety show “Night Time in Miami” an EPI production! Interested parties must send headshots and Resumes ASAP-prepare a 2 min. monologue. Call for a time Slot!!
Famous Faces Talent & Entertainment - 3780 SW 30th Ave, Ft. Lauderdale, Fl 33312. 954-321-8883
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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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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.
If you cancel in less than 24hrs from the start of class all credits will be given at the discretion of Actors Info Booth Inc. depending on the reason.
If you do not show up for a class and do not call to cancel, you forfeit your class and credit.
If you have a credit and apply it to a class and do not show up or cancel, you forfeit your credit.
If an instructor has to postpone/change/cancel the workshop date for any reason - there are no refunds, only credits.
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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Lisa and Laura
Actors Info Booth Inc.
954.731.4888
email: aib@actorsinfobooth.com
website: www.actorsinfobooth.com
my space: www.myspace.com/actorsinfobooth