September 5, 2007 - Newsletter
Happy Labor Day!
Well…looks like summer is over :-(. Kids are headed back to school and episodic season is about to kick up! Auditions are plentiful! Did you end your summer with a bang??!! I hope so!
Theatre, films, commercials, spokesperson & events - lots happening! Coming up at the end of September - Musical Theatre Workshop for kids - middle & high school - see below!
Keep sending those notices of bookings and make this a fantastic week!!!
In This Edition…
*Musical Theatre & Voice for KIDS - September 28 - 30th
*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
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Musical Theatre &Vocal Technique
with Mindy Gars Dolandis
Friday, September 28, 2007 - Parents Seminar - $35 in advance
7:30pm to 10:30pm
Workshop - Saturday & Sunday September 28-30, 2007 - $250
10am to 5pm (Friday Seminar included in the weekend!)
Ages 12-18 welcome - middle & high school students
Teaching for over thirty-five years at schools both locally and in New York, Ms. Gars Dolandis has taught master classes in different parts of the country, and has choreographed and directed South Florida school musicals. Currently on staff at The Academy of Ballet Florida and Boca Ballet School, she is also a private Performing Arts Coach who works with competitive dancers, singers, actors, ice skaters and beauty pageant contestants, doing solos, duets and group numbers, in the areas of dance (ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, hip hop and theatre dance), voice (musical theatre, pop), and acting (theatre and TV/film).
Mindy is a member of AEA, SAG, AFTRA and AGMA. She is also Vice President of the National Society of Arts and Letters Boca Raton/South Florida Chapter, on the National Board of NSAL, and a member of The Florida Chapter of The Recording Academy.
In this weekend, the kids will learn vocals & a choreographed routine that will be performed for the parents. During the weekend the kids will also get coaching on vocal technique as well as experience collaborating on a mini - musical! They will get an understanding of where their unique vocal abilities fit within the “cast” as well as identifying their personal strengths! A fantastic opportunity for any child interested in being a “Triple Threat” (singing, dancing & acting!)
$ 250 - Limited space - call Lisa TODAY to sign up!! 954.731.4888
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!!
Scott duPont - was hired along with several other veteran actors to portray
a Doctor in a live event for Reliant Pharmaceuticals and once again
worked as a spokesperson for Medco for a live event. Scott landed roles in several films including “Death, Inc.” (cast as a Serpico type of undercover detective), “Pulp Addiction” a quirky comedy homage to Quentin Tarantino, and was brought in for some ADR work on “Because of You”, the second feature film produced by PhilFilms Co. Scott
also booked a promotion for Jeep letting new customers test drive the new Jeep models through an obstacle course (covered by Florida Today newspaper), booked a magazine cover shoot through DRTV Productions, and was the featured guest on Orange TV’s Community Café this past month.
Christine Padovan - as Rachel in the new stage play, “Five Women in Havana” produced by the Women Playwrights’ Initiative - performances Sept 12-16, 2007 at the Orlando Repertory’s Tupperware Theatre. Tickets- www.redchairproject.com More info can be found at www.womenplaywrights.com
Richard Fitzpatrick - executive producer of Love Trap. Narrative
Player#2 in Jose Garrafalo’s documentary of Zora Neal Hurston and Roger
in Mr No Shot, another local independent feature.
Cori Lea - Street Rollers- Commercial, Principal. South Florida Entertainment- Television, Featured Role
Dynell Ma’aseia - Mystic Dunes In house Timeshare Video~Principal with my whole
family. Bealls Back to School Commercial. HSN “Glamorise” ~ model. Fit N Hip Wear ~model. Host for Hillsburough/Pinellas County Schools Medical Benefits Video. Voice Over for Orlando 360 ~ City of Orlando. “50 Years of the Fountain” - Lake Eola Fountain aired on PBS and picked up by the History Center.
Nicole Hodges - Optometry Medical Industrial, Topic: Awareness About Proper Use of Contact Lenses, Lead Actress named Rhonda, Produced By: Nova Southeastern University
Rod Ball - just completed ADR work on “Bachelor Party 2″ (Jim Ryan, dir.) now slated for a Spring, ‘08 release. His Looks Like Entertainment troupe is featured in the current BIZBASH Florida magazine for their “Gilligan’s Island” lookalike performance last May.
DIRECTIONS to Seminars/Workshops
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
ORLANDO - PREMIERE, “FIVE WOMEN IN HAVANA”
The winner of this year’s Women Playwrights’
Initiative contest is ‘Five Women in Havana’. Action, drama and humor
fill this exciting 4th annual WPI production.
Written by Ree Howell, directed by Kathleen Lindsey.
5 Performances only!! Sept 12-16, 2007 at the Orlando Repertory
Theatre’s Tupperware Stage - 1001 E. Princeton St., Orlando, FL.
9/12-9/15 at 7:30pm, 9/16 matinee at 2:30pm. Author Talkbacks on Sept
12th and 13th after the performance.
The talented ensemble cast includes:
Janet Raskin…… ….Harriet
Christine Padovan….. Rachel
Mildred Artau……. ..Juana
Vanessa Sotomayor… ..Maria
Leesa Halstead…. ….Pilar
Go to www.redchairproject.com to order tickets - 18.00 adult; 15.00
students/seniors. Industry night discount is Sept 12th (15.00).
Tickets also available at the door (cash or check only at the door).
For more info, go to http://www.womenplaywrights.com/2006-2007-season.htm
Michael Bofshever - book “Your face looks familiar”
Check out Michael’s new book and visit his website. Michael teaches across the country and lectures for the SAG Foundation! He has interviewed stars like Kevin Bacon, Helen Mirren, Laura Dern and More!! www.michaelbofshever.com
Want MORE indie news?! Click THIS link!
http://www.actorsinfobooth.com/category/home/industry-news/
Castings
DAVIE - MASTER’S FILM, “TERMINAL GRUDGE” - ASAP!!
Project: Terminal Grudge
Type: Master’s Student Short Film
Film Length: 3-5 minutes
Writer & Director: Ginelle Lago
Log Line: A teenage boy with cancer and a grudge against the world is
enrolled in an assisted living facility as his uncaring, single mother can
no longer take care of him. Through an unexpected friendship, he receives
more than he expects at his new living facility.
I am looking for actors who can play the following characters:
VAN (friend to teenage boy) - Caucasian man, late 60’s early 70’s. Can be
funny, sarcastic, free spirited.
ANGIE (supporting - teenage boy’s mother) - Caucasian woman, 32, slim. Can
be low class/trashy.
Please e-mail headshot and resume to Ginelle.Lago@GMNArtistic.com. Please
contact Ginelle Lago before Wednesday, 9/05/07 to set up an audition
appointment.
1 rehearsal will be done before the shoot date on Monday, 9/10/07 6P-8:30P at the location - Miramar residence.
Production/Shoot Date: Saturday, September 15, 2007. Just a one (1) day shoot in Davie and Miramar. This will be shot on FILM.
Compensation: Credit, copy of the film on DVD and food/drinks during production.
FTLD - SPOKESPERSON (PAID)
—– Contact Information —–
Name: Vince Stott
Title: Owner
Email: themediazoo@aol.com
Company or University: The Media Zoo
—– Casting Details —–
Casting Dates: 9/10 - 9/14
Casting Location: Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Shoot Dates: ASAP
Shoot Location: Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Synopsis:
Looking for company spokesperson - must look and sound professional
Character Breakdowns: Male/Female ages 25-50
Additional Information: please email headshots/resumes or link to same to themediazoo@aol.com
CENTRAL FLA - HBO’S, “RECOUNT” NEED EXTRAS
—– Contact Information —–
Name: Rita Manyette
Title: President / Casting Director
Email: recountcast@aol.com
Phone: No Phone Calls
Company or University: Martini Shot Casting Ltd. Co.
—– Casting Details —–
Casting Dates: Call for EXTRAS
Casting Location: Jacksonville and surrounding areas
Shoot Dates: October 8 - December 4
Shoot Location: Jacksonville, FL
Reply to: recountcast@aol.com ONLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Martini Shot Casting Ltd. Co. will be casting plenty of extras on the HBO project “Recount” to be shot in Jacksonville and Tallahassee.
If you are interested in being a part of this project please email us at: RecountCast@aol.com
Please include:
- Your headshot or a recent picture
- Your contact information including phone number (with area code) & email address
- The area of the state in which you live
- Your age range, ethnicity and availability
We will be in touch! This project will shoot from October 8- December 4. We are eager to find as many extras from the Jacksonville/Tallahassee and surrounding areas as possible. This project cannot happen without the support and participation you bring. We look forward to working with you. REMEMBER: Reply to RecountCast@aol.com ONLY!
MIAMI - FILM, “THE TELEMARKETER”
—– Contact Information —–
Name: Alyson Bruno
Title: Director
Email: gloeworm@gmail.com
Company or University: University of Miami
—– Casting Details —–
Casting Dates: September 10-12 by appt
Casting Location: University of Miami
Shoot Dates: October 12-21 (weekends only)
Shoot Location: Miami, FL
Synopsis:
The Telemarketer: A Boxing Story (17-20 minutes, comedy/drama)
Short Synopsis:
A man who works as a telemarketer has an opportunity to give up his dreary life and pursue his dream of being a true champion, something that he’s wanted since he was a child, when an old, crazy man wants to train him to be the next world champion boxer.
Character Breakdowns:
GROVER GERONIMO (secondary lead) - Older man, in his 50’s or 60’s. Major attitude, slightly crazy.
LITTLE JEREMY (bit part) - Little boy, age 8-10, white.
JEREMY’S PARENTS (bit part) - A mother and father of an 8 year old - preferably in their 30’s.
AUNT BEE (bit part) - A white, middle aged woman.
GAVIN (Boxer #1) (bit part) - Male, mid to late 20’s, very muscular, very athletic. Knocks Jeremy out with one punch.
KARATE MASTER (bit part) -Any age from late 20’s on, preferably Asian.
Additional Information:
Auditions will be held by appointment from Monday, Sept. 10th through Wednesday, Sept. 12th. Please send headshots, contact information and the role you are interested in playing to gloeworm@gmail.com. Attach resume if available.
FTLD - REAL ESTATE INFOMERCIAL (PAID)
—– Contact Information —–
Name: keith lee
Title: producer
Email: guyncar@aol.com
Company or University: prestigious productions
—– Casting Details —–
Casting Dates: september 6 , 7
Casting Location: boca raton
Shoot Dates: end of september
Shoot Location: miami or bahamas
Synopsis:
Real estate international infomercial
Character Breakdowns:
latina or phillipino or oriental
5?4 to 5?6
Additional Information:
Pays $400 Per day - possibly 2 to 3 days in bahamas all accomodations/flight
HIALEAH - FEATURE FILM, “SCAPEGOAT” EXTRAS
—– Contact Information —–
Name: daniel merendoni
Title: assitant director
Email: info@danielmerendoni.com
Company or University: Toy & Butterfly production
—– Casting Details —–
Casting Dates: Sept 8th
Casting Location: hialeah court
Shoot Dates: Sept 8th
Shoot Location: hialeah court
Synopsis:
Need extras (non-paid) to be featured as press reporters for “Scapegoat” feature film to be released in dvd please contact Natalia Gomez @ (305) 338-6565
MIAMI - FEATURE FILM, “IF I WERE A DICTATOR”
BIRCH CREEK FILMS IS FILMING IN MIAMI FOR OUR INDIE FULL-LENGTH FEATURE “IF I WERE DICTATOR", a comedy ABOUT A MAN WHO OVERTAKES THE WORLD. WE ARE OVER HALF COMPLETE WITH THE MOVIE. PLEASE SEE OUR WEBSITE WWW.BCFS.US ESPECIALLY THE FILMS IN PRODUCTION AND PRESS PAGES. WE HAVE BEEN FEATURED IN MOVIEMAKER MAGAZINE, FORTUNE, MIAMI HERALD, DECO DRIVE, AND MANY MORE MEDIA OUTLETS. PLEASE REVIEW INFORMATION FOR EACH ROLE. ALL ROLES ARE SPEAKING EXCEPT THOSE WITH *** NEXT TO THEM. PLEASE E-MAIL advmva@yahoo.com TO CONTACT US IF YOU ARE INTERESTED.
TAMPA - COMMERCIAL
—– Contact Information —–
Name: Greg Baldi
Title: DP
Email: gregorybaldi@hotmail.com
Phone: 727-773-7559
Company or University: Baldi Entertainment
—– Casting Details —–
Casting Dates: 9/2
Casting Location: Tampa
Shoot Dates: 9/5
Shoot Location: Tampa
Synopsis:
10 people needed now! Commercial for the “Florida Orchestra.”
Character Breakdowns: We will be shooting on Wed. 9/5 at WEDU in Tampa
Additional Information: at their studio in front of a white screen also possibly in front of the green screen as well. Commercial will air locally unlimited run for the next few months. Non paying but possibly featured roles and great footage for your commercial reel. Please give me a call so I can give you more details.
MIAMI - STUDENT FILM -
—– Contact Information —–
Name: Melisa Ramos
Title: film student
Email: m17rari@hotmail.com
Phone: 787-671-7849
Company or University: Miami International University
—– Casting Details —–
Casting Dates: september 7 11:00 am -2:00 pm
Casting Location: MIU ROOM 1028
Shoot Dates: september 16
Shoot Location: Carrs Barbers, 1332 Alton Road
Synopsis:
David, a young barber, has to shave Santos, the man who molested him when he was a child. David must decide to kill him or not.
Character Breakdowns:
Santos: age: 50-65
nationality/race: hispanic
appeareance: no specified
Additional Information:
Actors will recieve credits and a dvd of the film. Also promotion on the web.This project will be shot on filmm 16mm.
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Workshops and Seminars
Musical Theatre & Vocal Technique (parents only seminar) $35 in advance ($45 CASh @ the door)
Friday, September 28, 2007
Seminar - 7:30pm to 10:30pm
Musical Theatre & Vocal Technique Workshop - $250
ages 12-18 (middle & high schoolers)
Friday, Seminar (included in the weekend) - 7:30pm to 10:30pm
Saturday & Sunday - 10am to 5pm
Seminar, October 20, 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, October 20, 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!
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