March 12, 2008 - Newsletter
Fellow Artists,
A memorial has been planned for Roxanne McMillan from RTA. All the info you need is in the “industry news” section. All are welcome.
We have a new location for our workshops and seminars. Good news for our friends in the South, we are a little closer to Miami. We are still in West Broward , but definitely closer to Miami. See location info below!
Los Angeles Casting Director, Terry Berland is here March 29-30. She only comes to Florida once a year and her class is already 50% full - call today if you are interested!
This week…MAKE IT HAPPEN!!! :-)
In This Edition…
*How to Succeed in the Business & Auditioning for Commercials - March 15
*Directions to Workshops - NEW LOCATION!!
*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!!
Location & Directions to Seminars
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Hampton Inn
1900 NW 150th Avenue, Pembroke Pines, Fl 33028
954.441.4242
From the South:
Take I-75 North, exit Sheridan Street EAST, Exit 11. Turn RIGHT onto NW 146TH AVE. Curve around the road as it becomes NW 20TH ST. Then it curves into NW 150TH AVE. End at the Hampton Inn, on the left.
From the North:
Take I-75 South, exit Sheridan Street EAST, Exit 11. Turn RIGHT onto NW 146TH AVE. Curve around the road as it becomes NW 20TH ST. Then it curves into NW 150TH AVE. End at the Hampton Inn, on the left.
OR….from I-95, heading South:
Take I-95 South to 595, exit heading WEST. Merge onto I-75 South. Take I-75 South, exit Sheridan Street EAST, Exit 11. Turn RIGHT onto NW 146TH AVE. Curve around the road as it becomes NW 20TH ST. Then it curves into NW 150TH AVE. End at the Hampton Inn, on the left.
OR…836 to 826 - Heading North (coming from Miami)
Take FL-836 W toward AIRPORT, Merge onto FL-826 N toward N.W. 36TH ST. Merge onto I-75 N toward NAPLES. Exit Sheridan Street EAST, Exit 11. Turn RIGHT onto NW 146TH AVE. Curve around the road as it becomes NW 20TH ST. Then it curves into NW 150TH AVE. End at the Hampton Inn, on the left.
How to Succeed in the Business - Seminar
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Saturday, March 15, 2008
10am to 2pm
$35 in advance ($45 CASH @ the door)
Have you been bitten by the acting bug? Want to do things the right way? Are you returning to the Biz and need a refresher? Are you a PARENT trying to navigate your kids’ new interest in acting? Did you jump into the biz, start booking, but never learned how to do things the right way?
This seminar is for YOU! Join us! 4 hr seminar — 10am-2pm: Only $35
1. How do I begin and what does it really cost?
2. Learn to market yourself correctly
3. What do GOOD HEADSHOTS LOOK LIKE?
4. Find the agents that are right for you
5. Discover how to be ready to compete!
6. Most importantly learn how to avoid the scams
Geared toward beginners or anyone who is not getting the work they want, this class will focus on how to market yourself correctly, how to know if your agents are right for you and how to have the competitive edge. This class answers all your questions….Where do I start? Who do I contact? What do I do???!!! This class gives you the info, answers your questions and gets you on your way!
To sign up, call Lisa or Laura @ 954.731.4888 TODAY!
Auditioning for Commercials - Seminar
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Saturday, March 15, 2008
3pm-6pm
$50 in advance ($60 CASH @ the door)
Don’t miss this one!!! Do you know how to SLATE? What about your MARK? What does it mean when they say, “Show us your PROFILES? If you don’t know the answers to these and several other BASIC questions – you need this seminar. If this is your business – you want to make sure that you present yourself as a professional!
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn what it takes to get the job. When a client looks at a tape of 100 people, their first job is to disqualify 80-90 of them. It is the little details that make the difference of you getting the callback or not. Find out how to deal with any situation that may come up and guarantee a memorable audition. Learn how to get the callback every time by becoming aware of the things that will get you “bumped". Find out the tricks, avoid the traps and watch your bookings increase!! To sign up call Lisa or Laura @ 954.731.4888 TODAY!
Take BOTH the SUCCEED & the AUDITIONING Seminars for $75! Ask for the COMBO PRICE! Lisa/Laura 954.731.4888
Industry News
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Memorial for Rocki from RTA
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The Roxanne McMillan Celebration Of Life Committee is pleased to announce that there will be a Memorial to celebrate the life of “Rocki". We hope you will make every effort to attend our Celebration for this very much loved special lady.
Date: Sunday March 30, 2008
Time: 3:15pm
Place: Church By The Glades (Coral Springs) Pastor David Hughes - 400 Lakeview Drive, Coral Springs, Florida, 33071 954-755-7767
Location / Directions:
The Church by the Glades is located on the northeast corner of Atlantic Boulevard and the Sawgrass Expressway in Coral Springs, Florida. Please visit our website for directions: http://cbglades.com. It has also been decided that donations may be made in the name Of Roxanne McMillan to the following organizations:
Church By The Glades: http://cbglades.com/
The Humane Society: http://www.hsus.org/
Heifer International: http://www.heifer.org/
All Flowers must be delivered to Church By The Glades the day of. The Committee looks forward to Celebrating Rocki with you. The Roxanne McMillan Celebration Of Life Memorial Committee T.R. Durphy, Jen Safina, John Curbelo, Paul Greco, Kim Houston, Dee Miller, Sharon Olaciregui.
Boca Raton Workshop - “Shakespeare 101″
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From ‘The Actors Workshop of South Florida’
4 Week Workshop, starts Monday April 7. 6:30-9:00p.m
Registration starts March 24. Cost $80.
Sugar Sand Park, 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton, 561-347 3900.
A fun and inspiring class focused on understanding Shakespeare and having fun. Taught by Jane Kelly who worked with the original ‘Globe Theatre’ in London. Whether approaching University or seeking a new perspective this workshop takes the mystery out of Shakespeare.
For further details contact the director, Jane Kelly - 954-421-7469 www.theactorsworkshop.org
Want MORE indie news?! Click THIS link! http://www.actorsinfobooth.com/category/home/industry-news/
Castings
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Emerge Talent now Casting
Emerge Talent Agency LLC (Orlando) needs ethnic actors age range 50-80 for an upcoming medical job, please submit to: www.emergetalent.com
Tampa - NBC show casting - March 15, 2008
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Crab fishing in the Bering Sea… Bridge painting, dangling 35 stories above a river … Oil rigging…. Rescuing an injured person from the icy ledges of North America’s highest mountain…. Sound like child’s play? Then you’re just who we’re looking for!
NBC is currently casting adventure lovers who are craving a change from every day life for a new series entitled “I Can Do That". If you’re interested in escaping your cubicle and computer screen for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, if you’ve got physical moxie, mental fortitude, nerves of steel, and the ability to psyche-out your opponents when everyone else is cracking from the pressure, *this could be the chance of a lifetime.* Cut-throat competitors with a daredevil spirit should apply now for your chance to travel America on a 50-day action-packed adventure.
And did we mention the prize? THREE HUNDRED AND FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS to the last man - or woman! - standing.
We are looking for confident and charismatic men and women over the age of 18 who are genuinely interested in changing their lives. Applicants must be legal residents of the United States who can commit to the experience for up to six weeks. Our OPEN CASTING CALL will be at the Green Iguana at 1200 N Westshore Blvd, Tampa, FL 33607 on Saturday, March 15th from 1-5. Please email icandothattampa@gmail.com with any questions.
Timeless Tales Theatre - (PAID) Roles
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—– Contact Information —–
Name: Tina Tomasik
Title: Owner/Director
Email: timelesstomasik@yahoo.com
Phone: 813-304-1569
Company or University: Timeless Tales Theatre
Shoot Dates: April 1-May 16
Synopsis: Professional non-union theatre company performing for schools in Hillsborough and Pinellas County for over 10 years, is seeking experienced male and female actors for our upcoming spring production as well as our summer season.
Character Breakdowns: We are looking for energetic adult actors, ages ranging from 18 to mid 40’s, who reside in Hillsborough or Pinellas County.
Additional Information: All actors are paid per performance and must be available during the daytime hours. Performances are scheduled Monday through Fridays, mornings and afternoons, with and average of 8-10 shows per week.
We are hoping to cast the spring show, which runs April through mid May, ASAP. For more information and to schedule an audition appointment call 813-304-1569 or e-mail timelesstina@aol.com or timelesstomasik@yahoo.com
Needed: Female Japanese speaker & calligraphy artist – Paid Work!
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Need Japanese speaking lady $500 in Tampa and Calligraphy artist in Marco Island 3/12. The calligraphy artist can name their own price, prefer Japanese. Call me - Al Aki, akial6006@yahoo.com 321 947 3335
Nova - indie film, “Amber’s Crush” - March 15, 2008
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—– Contact Information —–
Name: Afroza
Title: Director
Email: afroza@nova.edu
Phone: 954-773-1174
Company or University: Nova Southeastern University
—– Casting Details —–
Casting Dates: March 15
Casting Location: NSU Commons Room 113
Shoot Dates: March 21-23
Shoot Location: Nova Southeastern University.
Synopsis: “Amber’s Crush” tells a comedic short story about a girl who has a condition called dyspraxia. When she was seven she had a head injury, which resulted in her being uncoordinated for life. After being in therapy for the majority of her life, she tries to adjust to the college life. But her past comes back to haunt her when she realizes that she can’t hide from her true self.
** If you have a monologue ready that would be perfect. **Or you can email me your picture and resume or brief story about yourself.
Meals, and a copy of the movie will be provided.
Character Breakdowns:
Amber: 18-25. Pretty, and innocent looking girl. Preferably brunette. She tries to adjust to the college life, even though she knows that it will be a challenge.
Chris: 18-26. Handsome and quiet charming. He feels the connection, the first time he sees Amber.
Tracy: 18-25. Cute and a little hyper. She is the opposite of Amber. Tracy is very lively and talks a lot.
Young Amber: 7-11. Preferably brunette. The young Amber has a scene where she will show how the head injury occurred. It is a bitter-sweet moment of the movie.
Josh: 7-11. The boy young Amber has a crush on
Additional Information:
Time: 11am-2pm
Location: Nova Southeastern University Commons Residential Building, First floor, Room 113
Want MORE auditions??!!! Click THIS link! http://www.actorsinfobooth.com/category/home/upcoming-auditions/
Workshops and Seminars
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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
Workshop, April 25-27, 2008 Los Angeles Acting Coach, Pat Malone $225 - call to sign up - TODAY! 954.731.4888
Retreat, May 16-18, 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
Seminar, June 6, 2008 Judy Kerr (acting coach from SEINFELD)
Best-Selling author and coach to the STARS! See never before seen footage from Seinfeld, audition tapes and so much more! Hear anecdotes from her 5 years of coaching stars like Jerry Seinfeld, Jason Alexander, Teri Hatcher and Bette Midler! Bring your picture and resume $50.00 ($60 Cash @ the door) – Call Laura/Lisa 954-731-4888 for more info. (Friday 7:30pm-10:30pm)
Weekend, June 6-8, 2008 Judy Kerr (acting coach from SEINFELD)
Judy, well known acting coach and author, is recognized in Hollywood for her unique gift of nurturing talent and helping actors succeed. Coaching one-on-one with some of the top names in the business, Judy works to enhance the artistry and technical skills of actors helping to build their confidence so they deliver their best performance. $350.00 – Call Laura/Lisa 954-731-4888 for more info. (includes Friday! Saturday 10am to 7pm & Sunday 10am-5pm)
**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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Lisa and Laura
Actors Info Booth Inc.
954.731.4888
email: aib@actorsinfobooth.com
website: www.actorsinfobooth.com
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