July 20, 2007 - Newsletter
Hello Friends!
Did you miss us - we took a week off from the newsletter. And now we’re back!! Summer is still cookin’ - lots of great castings…ABC in LA, NBC in Miami. There are play readings and theatre opportunities - a little something for everyone!! Make sure to visit our website for more up-to-the-minute auditions! There are always more auditions than we can post!
www.actorsinfobooth.com (click on upcoming auditions)
Director Tom Logan is here in August for kids & adults! All classes are filling, so check your schedules and make your plans today! Keep sending us all of your great booking info - we love to celebrate you!! Have an amazing week!
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!!
Frank Tedesco- “Marine Police Officer + Security Guard” - Burn Notice. “Fan” + Feature - Miami Herald Commercial. “Jim” - Think Positive, Independent Film, Palm Beach Film School.
Lorraine Caporaso - triple booking with Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, on the ‘Freedom of the Seas’. Direct booked by an Animation Studio for a Tylenol project. Music video by Zion feat. Akon premiered on MUN2 July 3rd. This song is called ‘The Way She Moves’. Now, you can see it right here: http://myspace.com/lorcap. Booked as an ‘Ursula Andress look-a-like’ replicating the famous beach scene in the James Bond movie, ‘Dr No’, as it relates to the 48-hr Film Project event to be held in Zurich, Switzerland. Lorraine also booked the lead in a national commercial for the Lifestyle channel & others. The product is called: ‘Helios’
SCOTT duPONT - booked day player roles in 3 Full Sail films: “Broke”, “City of Refuge”, and “The Fixx” and was also cast in the indie film “Dusk”
produced by the award winning iWonder Films company. Hosting gig in South Padre Island, Texas speaking before a large contingency of the International Sign Association. Booked a print & video shoot for Digital Juice, a music video soon to be released by the MoonBabies, and was hired once again for a promo to represent Team Tylenol in Daytona at the Pepsi 400 race. In addition to regular bookings, Scott was elected last month as President of theFlorida Cast & Crew Association (www.floridacastandcrew.com).
Rob Goodman - Booked a beer commercial for the Dominican Republic geared up for YOUTUBE.
Nicole D. Hodges - Ultra Tweeze Infomercial (Speaking role & Leg model), RxPop Pharmacy Online Video (Speaking role/Testimonial), Child & Adult Security Kit Infomercial (Speaking role)
ONEIDA - Principle Role as “Primary Care Doctor” in the Reliant Pharmaceuticals sales training workshop.
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
MIAMI - EMERGE, OPEN CALL - AUGUST 4, 2007
Emerge Talent Agency is seeking New Talent. We will be seeing all ages/ethnicities of Actors & Models to work with our Miami and Orlando Agencies. Actors must come prepared with 2 contrasting monologues or commercials. Models must bring their books and be prepared to walk. ** If people are not prepared we will not see them***
When: Aug 4th from 1pm-3pm
Location: Kent Hotel, 1131 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139
(305) 604-5068 - In the garden section
Emerge Talent Agency LLC
2295 S. Hiawassee Road
Suite 305
Orlando, FL 32835
P. 321-293-0294
F. 321-293-0291
info@emergetalent.com
www.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
NBC PROMO, CASTING - JULY 30, 2007
Please email Head shot and resume: Jill.Fox@nbcuni.com
Casting Call for a lead role in an NBC promo
Need African American or Hispanic Woman between 30 and 45 yrs old
Non-paid. Non-Speaking Part. Great chance for television exposure! Demo reel builder! Shooting takes place during the weeks of July 23rd & July 30th.
LOS ANGELES - ABC TAKING SUBMISSIONS - JULY 31, 2007
Upcoming Pilots and Casting project - Deadline for Submissions is July 31
As part of our ongoing effort to expand job opportunities for AFTRA members of color, people with disabilities, women and seniors, we team up with network television casting offices to produce showcases featuring promising actors. ABC’s Casting department is looking for multi-cultural, multi-ethnic actors, including performers with disabilities and older performers to be considered for its Casting Project and Talent Showcase. All ethnicities are welcome to submit.
WHERE: Los Angeles
WHO: Participants must be at least 18 years old. Previous acting experience/training is required, but professional representation is not necessary.
HOW: ABC will contact selected actors to schedule an audition. NO PHONE CALLS TO ABC.
WHEN: DEADLINE IS TUESDAY, JULY 31, 2007
READ CAREFULLY BEFORE SUBMITTING: SUBMIT ONE PICTURE AND RESUME. DO NOT DOUBLE SUBMIT IF ALREADY SUBMITTED THROUGH SAG OR OTHER ENTITY. NO ELECTRONIC/EMAIL SUBMISSIONS, ONLY HARD COPIES. NO PHONE CALLS TO ABC. PLEASE NOTE DEADLINES. NO SUBMISSION WILL BE ACCEPTED PAST CUT-OFF DATE.
SUBMIT YOUR PHOTO AND RESUME TO:
ABC CASTING PROJECT
AFTRA
5757 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 900
Los Angeles, CA 90036
For more information, please contact: Ray Bradford, National Director, Equal Employment Opportunities, AFTRA, rbradfor@aftra.com
Orlando - Five Women in Havana (PAID) - JULY 21
Audition Notice - Actor Call Five Women in Havana by Ree Howell
A World Premiere production by Women Playwrights’ Initiative (WPI)
Audition Dates: By appointment only on Friday, July 20 at 7pm, and
Saturday July 21 at 3pm
Contact: Kathleen Lindsey, Director, for appointment
Contact info: 407-629-6581 or LTALTD@aol.com
Audition Venue: TBA, director will arrange. NOTE that this play is in ENGLISH.ALL actresses must speak English fluently and be willing to be in undergarments for a portion of the production.
Roles needed: 3 Hispanic women 30s-40s, 1 woman 50-ish, 1 woman 30-ish.
Performance Dates: Sept 12-16, 2007, at Orlando Repertory’s Tupperware Theatre. Rehearsal schedule: Will begin 2nd week of August in the evenings and weekends.
Paid: Actors will receive a stipend.About Women Playwrights’ Initiative. WPI is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to foster the development and production of plays written by women, through educational outreach, workshops, readings and productions. For more information go to www.WomenPlaywrights.com
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
TAMPA - FILM SHORT, “CHOICES” - JULY 22, 2007
Name: Rod Grant
Title: Producer
Email: rodgrant1@hotmail.com
Company or University: Inspiration Films
—– Casting Details —–
Casting Dates: All week, off h/r
Casting Location: Tampa
Shoot Dates: July 20-22
Shoot Location: Tampa
Character Breakdowns:
Attractive, caucasion Female, age range must look, 45-60. Preferably blond but will consider all to play the role of a housewife. Will probably only be needed one day on the Sat. 21st. Non paying but copy, credit and IMDB credit as well. Major exposure. The film is being produced for the Christian Cinema Network to be shown nationwide.
Logline: A kid into the wrong scene, and on the run, is forced to deal with his crimes, his past, and his future when he unexpectedly finds himself in the wrong house at the wrong time confronting a cop.
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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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
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