November 20, 2007 - Newsletter
Happy Turkey Day!!
We wish all of you a healthy, happy week with family and friends! Here is a hug from us to you! Many of you have seen this before, but it never gets old! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vr3x_RRJdd4
Ray Forchion Intensive is sold out - wait list only. There has been a DATE CHANGE on both Ray Retreats, due to his shooting schedule on HBO’s “Recount", see below. There are still a couple spots in the on-camera. A couple things to remember about the weekend: 1) this is a RETREAT - don’t plan anything else if you are taking the weekend. 2) You must take the intensive before you can take the on-camera. 3) Limited to 14 actors. The Combo Seminars are also on Dec. 1st! Last ones for 2007 - call today!
We did hear (thanks, Millie & Mick!) that there is a grace period on the Fi-Core rule change - Dec. 31st, 2007. Call your SAG office to confirm your status!
Have a beautiful, blessed week!
In This Edition…
*Ray Forchion Retreats
*Look Who’s Booking
*Industry News
*Auditions, Auditions, Auditions!!
Quick Class updates:
*DATE CHANGE!!! Ray Forchion Dec. 7-9 (Intensive) & Dec. 14-16 (On-Camera)
*How to Succeed in the Business & Auditioning for Commercials Seminars - Dec. 1st
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
Raymond Forchion Intensive Retreat
Dec. 7-9, 2007
Please note: You will spend almost 40 hours in this workshop over the 3-day weekend. The estimated schedule is:
Friday - 7pm - 1am
Saturday - 10am - 1am
Sunday - 10am - 1am **Ray will set the specific hours**
You will feel energized like never before, so be ready to devote the entire weekend to exploring your craft. Please do not consider this workshop if you can not commit. You will have scenes with other actors. You owe it to them and quite frankly - you owe it to yourself to be fully present and in the moment!
Raymond Forchion, Award winning actor, writer, producer and director, headed the Screen Actors Guild LA Casting Committee for six years. He has done several pilots and TV movies, and he has co-starred on such series as Star Trek: The Next Generation, Golden Girls, Will and Grace, Wiseguy, In the Heat of The Night, and had recurring roles on General Hospital, and Miami Vice. He has starred on stage and in almost 100 commercials. With several screenplays under his belt, Raymond is a produced writer, and associate produced the Oscar nominated Last Breeze of Summer. Raymond has given his exciting Motivational Acting Seminars around the country and has coached working actors for over fifteen years.
Philosophy:
Mr. Forchion believes the secret of acting is that there is no secret. The craft of acting must be de-mystified and made more practical and immediate. Acting is a state of being and action, not of introspection and self indulgence. No Mumbo Jumbo! Raymond gets the performer out of his own head and allows him to be presented to the marketplace. Raymond’s philosophy is that an actor has to keep active and visible. Actors also need to be nurtured. The business beats us up enough. The greatest actor in the world if he or she is unseen, is often considered bad as the worst.
SEMINAR OBJECTIVES
OBJECTIVE A: To increase the actor’s confidence and ability to take more risks in the work.
OBJECTIVE B: To sharpen the actor’s ability to analyze the script quickly and create a believable character.
OBJECTIVE C: To explore the differences between stage and film technique in acting and auditioning.
OBJECTIVE D: To stimulate and instill new fire and passion and performance power in the more experienced actor.
OBJECTIVE E: To aid the performer’ s career development.
OBJECTIVE F: To familiarize Commercial talent, Models, Stage and newer actors with practical techniques and cold reading skills that will make them more employable.
*The Intensive is a prerequisite to the On-Camera*
$350.00 - LIMITED to 14 students. Call Lisa or Laura @ 954.731.4888 to sign up!!!
Raymond Forchion - On-Camera
December 14-16, 2007
Friday: 7pm to 1am
Saturday & Sunday: 10am to 1pm
**You must take the INTENSIVE BEFORE you can take the On-Camera**
Please note the hours on this workshop are very long and scheduled as the workshop proceeds – often running from 7pm until 1am or later on Friday and 10am-1am Sat & Sun. Although you will feel energized like never before, you must be willing to devote the entire weekend to learning your craft.
If you have taken Raymond’s 3-Day intensive – its time to take it to the next level!!!! Workout and see what you are really doing and how you are perceived on camera. Raymond’s expertise will help you to find the performance in you that will set you apart from the competition! This retreat is all on-camera. You take away the tapes at the end of the weekend, along with your feedback - an arsenal of info that allows you to study your work and hone your craft. $375.00 - **LIMITED to 14 actors** – Call Lisa or Laura @ 954.731.4888 to sign up
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!!
Crystal Lenae Candy - Principal role (spokesperson) in the Vystar Credit Union commercial and principal part (mom) in Davis
Remodeling commercial.
Stephen Eisenwasser - landed the part of Ethan in the short film for the fox searchlight project “Ethan Hembly is Missing”. I would like to let everyone know that Stephen’s short film he was in, ” Pencil fighting the life and times of Team Balderdash” won best short in the Orlando film festival this weekend.
Carole Wood - I just played Tipper Gore in HBO’s Recount. I am filming a movie for Straightaway movies where I play Barbara, A politicians wife
Lorraine Caporaso ~ booked a commercial for ‘FreedomPhone’ and also booked print for ‘Celebrity Cruises’, where in December, she will be flown out to St. Maarten in the Caribbean to begin an eight-day cruise/photo shoot!
Nicole Hodges - MDR Industrial Video (Principal Testimonial), Alliance Workforce Industrial Video (Featured, Non-Speaking)
Jacob Cruz - State Farm Insurance - print
Kaitlin Cruz - State Farm Insurance - print
Scott duPont - was cast in several print jobs this past month including one for General Dynamics and a shoot for B & H Photo (New York) and Sony Cameras. Scott traveled to New York for a Medco spokesperson job at the CBS & BET Studios for 2 days, booked another Medco spokesperson gig in Washington, D.C. and later in the month traveled back to Washington to host a pre-convention meeting at the annual TCT Convention. Scott also booked a featured role in the HBO Film “Recount” as a Republican Strategist. The film is slated for a March release.
DIRECTIONS to ALL 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
Agency Representation - ALL TALENT WHO HAVE RECENTLY LOST THEIR AGENCIES REPRESENTATION CAN SEE SHERRY AT: FAMOUS FACES - 3780 SW 30TH AVE, FT. LAUDERDALE, FL 33312 - 954-321-8883 - FAMOUSFAC@AOL.COM
Orlando - FCCA - November 26, 2007
HELP SHAPE THE FUTURE Of The Florida Entertainment Industry in 2008 - FLORIDA CAST AND CREW ASSOCIATION (FCCA)
Monday, November 26, 2007
The Plaza Theatre - 425 N. Bumby Avenue, Orlando, FL 32803
Networking: 6:30pm…Program: 7:30pm
The Monday, November 26th Meeting will be establishing several goals, objectives and projects that we, as a group, can initiate that will help generate opportunities for all FCCA Members!
This is the first meeting to incorporate a new format of interactive participation aimed at assisting each member’s pursuit of goals and interests.
Join us at the Plaza Theatre at 425 North Bumby Avenue, Orlando, 32803 (near the intersection of Colonial Drive and Bumby). There is plenty of free parking. The FCCA networking hour starts at 6:30pm in the lobby, complete with cash bar (beer, wine, sodas, and light snacks). The program starts at 7:30pm. FCCA members are admitted for free, guests for $10 and students and members of reciprocal organizations for $5.
For more info on this program or on how to become an FCCA member, please visit www.floridacastandcrew.com or call Scott at (407) 629-7268
Want MORE indie news?! Click THIS link! http://www.actorsinfobooth.com/category/home/industry-news/
Castings
West Palm Beach - film, “Crime Fighters”
—– Contact Information —–
Name: Kurt Donath
Title: Crime Fighters
Email: excalibur7574@aol.com
Phone: 305-588-6970
Company or University: Extreme Delray and Aberdeen Soldier Productions
—– Casting Details —–
Casting Dates: Friday Dec. 7th
Casting Location: KP Productions 255 Goolsby Blvd., Deerfield Beach, FL 33442
Shoot Dates: Weekends of Feb., March, and April.
Shoot Location: West Palm Beach
Synopsis: Aberdeen Soldier is currently in pre-production for its 5th film “Crime Fighters” a live action film to be directed by Kurt Donath and will be produced by Extreme Delray to be shot in West Palm Beach on weekends in the months of February, March, and April. It will be a non-union film.
Character Breakdowns:
Tina / Lucky - Teenager. Valley Girl. Casting as old as 20 so long as you look younger than you are. Must be physically fit. Must have Good coordination.
GRACE -late thirties / early forties. Very narrow minded. Lacks patience. Very cynical. Must be physically fit. Must have Good coordination.
HENRY - late thirties / early forties. Proud parent.
GONE MENTAL - early / late 20’s. A complete lunatic. Evil. Must be very athletic.
MR. Ferguson - late 40’s. a really befuddled manager of a computer company.
TIGER - early thirties. Very athletic looking. A boxer. Must be physically fit. Must have Good coordination.
Vagabond - early 20’s. Homeless. Living the hard life and enjoying it. Grateful for the little he gets.
Additional Information: Auditions will take place Friday December 7th. Please call 305-588-6970 to schedule an audition. Or e-mail: excalibur7574@aol.com if you have any questions. Our main website is www.myspace.com/aberdeensoldier
Indie Film - “In Due Time” - December 15, 2007
Thank you to all who have made the November 17th casting a success. If you attended the casting please do not submit again. We will review everyone after this second audition. To those who were invited to the casting but didn’t come (and did not notify us) do not submit again.
New talent: Email your headshots & resume to induetimethemovie@gmail.com by WED 12-05-07 to receive the call time for the December 15th audition. Please note in the subject area of your email for which role you want to audition. Also include in your email a short bio stating all your vital information. We are looking for truly talented individuals so your resume IS important. Please do not send us links; we will not click on them due to the constant threat of viruses. Pay will be discussed at callbacks.
Looking for the following:
Yudicel - Late 20’s early 30’s (26-32). She is a very beautiful classy Hispanic actress, who is very protective of her best friend David Cunningham. An accent is preferred but not required. She appears to be stuck-up and she can have a bit of an attitude when needed. Height 5′4 - 5′10 Slender, Athletic , Petite
David Cunningham - Age 25-32. David is a well-mannered Caucasian male. David is NFL player type, min 6 feet tall, muscular build, light to med tattoo preferred, light southern accent preferred. He is flirtatious and sexy. He is, however, tired of groupies and is very family oriented. Meets a girl he can not forget, but has she forgotten him?
LaShon Buchanan McKinzie - Age 24-32. LaShon is a well-educated African-American female high school teacher, again classy woman. She is conservative and non-confrontational. She abruptly finds that her perfect marriage really isn’t all that perfect. Slender athletic build. Note: she is not a victim. She becomes a strong woman. Minimum height 5′4 to 5′10.
Carlos McKinzie - Age 29-39. Carlos is well built and well spoken with Caribbean accent. Highly educated, ambitious, handsome and manipulating Caribbean black male leading a double life. Runs his marriage/household. Minimum height 5′10 to 6′2.
Waverly Kim - Age 25-35; Worldly, artistic, and chic (dresses in a way very flattering to her body/curves) Asian-American teacher. Free spirited, and sensual -no nudity (The Samantha character from “Sex in The city” of the group). Slender build and a high-heel wearing force to be reckoned with. A dominant character.
Monica Hernandez - Age 16-18; a pretty Hispanic teenager girl seeking advice about her boyfriend issues from a teacher she looks up to.
Eunice Buchanan - Age 46- 55 African American - Size open. Hard core Bingo Player, old school retiree. Opinionated. Doesn’t have a great relationship with her daughter; trying to fix that. Ruby Dee- Type Character
Ftld - Indie film (PAID) - Nov. 28, 2007
Name: James
Title: Director
Email: streetcornercast@bellsouth.net
Company or University: Independent
—– Casting Details —–
Casting Dates: 11/20 through 11/28
Casting Location: Fort Lauderdale
Shoot Dates: 12/1-12/30
Shoot Location: Fort Lauderdale
Synopsis: Jimmy has been crossed over and has a week to come up with 400k. His idea? To rob a bank based on an unwilling neurotic writers screenplay.
Character Breakdowns: Caucasian Male - Mid 20′ to early 30’s. Over 6′ tall, and able to play intimidating naturally. Motorcycle riding experience a big plus.
Additional Information: We pay at the end of every shoot, so local actors are preferred in order to maintain our shoot schedule. This is a feature that will be broken down into Chapters. Filming has already begun and we are currently starting up on Chapter 2.
South Fla - film, “Ghost and the Machine” - Dec. 15-16, 2007
—– Contact Information —–
Name: Frank Fradella
Title: Director
Email: casting@paperlantern.tv
Company or University: Paper Lantern Productions
—– Casting Details —–
Casting Dates: December 15-16, 2007
Casting Location: TBA
Shoot Dates: Jan-Feb 2008
Shoot Location: South Florida
Synopsis: Paper Lantern Productions is casting for a 30-minute short film (GHOST AND THE MACHINE) to be shot in South Florida at the end of January and through mid-February. This will be shot on Mini-DV. No pay_credit/copy of film/good food/networking
Character Breakdowns:
DONNEGAN COLE - A late 30-something college professor who specializes in computer science. A latent romantic with a photographic memory, he falls head over heels with Rebecca. (This role is already cast.)
REBECCA - Mid-20’s and pretty, she starts as a student in Cole’s class, hoping for an easy “A” and ends up in a relationship with him. Slightly Bohemian lit major. Some kissing required, but no nudity.
ALEX - Cole’s best friend, also in his 30’s. Alex is quick-witted, quick-tempered, and quick to come to the aid of his friend. Comedic timing is important for this role.
PAT, ANGEL, CHRIS, LEE & JAYNE - All speaking parts, either gender is fine, these students are also in Cole’s class. Comedic, banter-like timing is essential. Previous ensemble work a plus.
DOCTOR SACHS - A scientist, aged 40-50 years. Must be able to deliver technobabble convincingly. Previous green screen work a plus.
Additional Information: This film will be shot in South Florida (predominantly Palm Beach County). Participants will receive a DVD with the finished product, credit will be given, and the film will be entered into festivals and competitions around the country. E-mail your headshot, contact information, and availability to Frank Fradella at casting@paperlantern.tv for consideration.
Want MORE auditions??!!! Click THIS link! http://www.actorsinfobooth.com/category/home/upcoming-auditions/
Workshops and Seminars
Seminar, December 1, 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, December 1, 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!
Retreat, Dec. 7-9, 2007 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. MASTER TEACHER Raymond Forchion’s amazing, incredible, life-changing 3-day Acting Intensive “Retreat". (since it’s about 35 hours worth of time in 3 days we can’t really call it a class). Only 14 people are accepted into each class and you must register now. Anyone who has ever taken the class will tell you that it is more than worth it at any price. $350 – Call Laura/Lisa 954-731-4888 to sign up today!
Retreat, December 14-16, 2007 Raymond Forchion - On Camera Retreat 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 Retreat. Only 12 people are accepted, so register now. Only $375 – Call Laura/Lisa 954-731-4888 to sign up!
Seminar, December 21, 2007 Jennifer Taylor - Ultimate Pilot Season Prep Seminar
If you are an actor and plan on coming to LA for pilot season or need to get prepared for Florida’s pilot season you need this class. Learn all about pilot season, making the strongest choices, marketing yourself and so much more!
Only $35 ($45 @ the door) – Call Laura/Lisa 954-731-4888
Workshop, December 21-23, 2007 Jennifer Taylor - Pilot Season On-Camera Audition Workshop
Featured in the Jennifer Anniston movie, “Rumor Has It", guest-starred on “Charmed” and “General Hospital", Jennifer knows the business!! In this workshop, Jennifer shows you the types of scripts that are used in episodics and exactly what the actor selection process looks like. Learn how to bring life to your audition, make the strongest choices! You will really rip apart an audition to de-mystify the process, everyone works on camera in this class as well as participates in different exercises during the ON-CAMERA AUDITION WORKSHOP.
$250 – Call Laura/Lisa 954-731-4888 – Friday Night is INCLUDED in the WEEKEND!!
**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
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