October 8, 2007 - Newsletter
Greetings!!
Musical theatre was so fun with the kids! It is amazing to see the talent in those young people! Judy Kerr (from Seinfeld) will be here at the end of October - there is homework for her workshop - see below!
There is some episodic work out there right now…are you feeling confident in your episodic audition technique? If not, check Judy out!
The bookings are HOT this week, things are cooking out there!!
Keep us posted on your success and any events in the acting community - make it a great week!!!
LIVE like you mean it!!!
In This Edition…
*Judy Kerr (from Seinfeld) Acting Workshop, October 26-28, 2007
*Look Who’s Booking
*Industry News
*Auditions, Auditions, Auditions!!
Quick Class updates:
*New Combo Dates - see below - Nov. 3rd
* Ray Forchion Nov. 30 - Dec. 2 (Intensive) and Dec. 7-9 (On-Camera)
*Pilot Season Workshop Dec. 21-23
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
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L.A. Acting Coach, Judy Kerr (Seinfeld) - Acting Career Seminar
Friday, October 26, 2007
7:30pm to 10:30pm
$50 in advance ($60 CASH @ the door)
www.actingiseverything.com
www.judykerr.com
(all ages welcome)
This is the most comprehensive seminar on getting prepared for LA. If you want the real deal, step-by-step - you will want to attend! She gives handouts on where to live, what to do and how to get connected. She will let you know what you MUST do before even thinking about moving. If LA is your goal, or you have just been thinking about it - THIS SEMINAR is for YOU! Knowledge is POWER!!!
The five questions actors want to know about Los Angeles:
How do I prepare for the big move?
When is the right time to move?
What do I do when I arrive in LA?
How do you get acting work in Los Angeles?
When is the right time to get an agent and manager?
You will receive handouts of the Los Angeles areas to live and the important free email newsletters as well as the best casting sites and groups to join when you move! Judy will also talk about the right materials for the Los Angeles market.
Bring your pictures and resumes - she will pick a few to talk about randomly. All your LA questions will be answered! *See the special half-hour wrap tape from one of the years Judy worked on SEINFELD! Only a handful of crew actually have this footage!
Call Lisa or Laura to sign up TODAY! 954.731.4888
Weekend Acting Workshop w/ Judy Kerr (on-camera)
October 26-28, 2007
Friday: 7:30pm to 10:30pm (included in the weekend!)
Saturday: 10am to 6pm
Sunday: 10am to 6pm
$350
www.actingiseverything.com
www.judykerr.com
(ages 18 and up)
Are you looking for real feedback, notes you can take back and use to improve your craft? This is the workshop! You will work with monologues as well as scene work. Judy gets to the heart of what may be holding you back and lets you know how you can improve. She will challenge you and give you notes to take it to the next level - don’t miss her!!
HOMEWORK, to prepare for the weekend– watch Angelina Jolie’s performance in “Gia”, Meryl Streep’s performance in “Bridges of Madison County” and “The Notebook”. Create a list of parts or actors you see yourself playing. This is for marketing and how you will be cast, your niche. If you don’t know we will decide on some for you. I will want to see your list to see if you see yourself as I do.
What to Bring: Your lunch, snacks and water. Sweater if you get cold. Pictures and resumes. (2) MINI DV tapes. All of your performances and your feedback will be recorded for you to take home.
There will be a couple of 15 minute breaks and maybe a 20 minute break mid-day but the majority of the time will be spent working.
All of your work will be on camera. I will have handed out day-player scripts and monologues ahead of time. The monologues must be memorized and rehearsed if you wish to show them to me. You don’t have to do a monologue unless you want to. Everyone will do a prepared day-player script on Saturday and a scene on Sunday. We will use a timer, each actor will receive the same amount of time during all of the weekend’s events for acting and career instruction.
Acting Instruction – Auditioning and Behavior - Saturday 10am to 6pm
We will be viewing private, behind the scene tapes that demonstrate acting techniques. There will be One on One interviews with me talking about your picture, resume and your type – how you will be cast. We will spend today working on prepared monologues and day-player scripts. Q & A
Relaxation and an Acting Exercise - Sunday 10am to 6pm
Day 2 will be spent working on prepared two-person scenes. Each actor will perform on camera alone, with your partner acting with you, off camera. Judy will give you feedback and adjustments and scenes will be taped. Q & A. Call Lisa or Laura 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!!
Cameron Lynah - Ace Ventura 3, Roles: Auditorium Kid and Stand-In
Oneida - Ace Ventura 3
Ryan Baldridge - Days of our Lives (featured), One Live to Live (featured)
JeanPaul San Pedro - General Hospital, featured
Terry Conforti - “The Women” Stand-In for Candice Bergen, “The Vile,” Indy Film (Psychiatrist, Dr. Nichols), VT Health Care Commercial (Principal), Bachelor 2 (Wedding and Reception Guest), Pink Panther Deux (Driver),
Fidelity (Print)
Rod Ball - is featured as the Jury Foreman in the music video of “100 Years” for Hip Hop artist, Plies, reuniting him with director Antwan Smith. Rod also stars as Captain Gordo in the indie film “Patsy” set for a 2008 release.
Adriana Pascual - Principal on AFTRA Industrial for “FORD’s” webpage
Trevin Lica - Ace Ventura 3
Falen Nicole Graham - CUPCAKE MAGIC COMMERCIAL - national
Bryan Hayes - Winn Dixie Commercial
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
EXPLORING LOVE - U.S. PREMIERE - OCTOBER 18
*Exploring Love will have its US premiere in Miami as an Official Selection of the Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival!!*
*Thursday, October 18, 7:15pm* *Cinema Paradiso*
*Friday, October 26, 8:00pm* *Cinema Paradiso*
*Please visit www.exploringlovethefilm.com or* *www.fliff.com* * for more information*
*Please join us!!*l
“CANVAS” PREMIERES - OCTOBER 12
Academy Award Winner, Marcia Gay Harden and Emmy Award Winner, Joe Pantoliano star in this heartwarming story of a family coping with mental illness. This critically
acclaimed and award winning film is as full of hope and humor as it is heartbreaking
performances. Opens in NY and Chicago on October 12, 2007.
See www.canvasthefilm.com for all premiere dates.
FREE TELESEMINAR - SECRETS TO PITCHING YOUR TV SHOW
Secrets to Pitching at TV Conferences! Hosted by Mark & Jeanne Simon - Founders of SellYourTvConceptNow.com. Join us for a FREE telephone/internet seminar.
(webcast streaming available to avoid long distance charges)
October 18th, 2007
9:00 pm Eastern/6:00 pm Pacific
Our guests on this call are:
Rick Feldman, president of NATPE, the National Association of Television Program Executives Jocelyn Christie, Editor of Kidscreen Magazine/Director of Events for Kidscreen Summit. We’ll ask both of them to reveal successful pitch strategies for conferences. Plus, we’ll grill them about new trends in TV programming. Here’s just some of what you’ll discover on the call:
· Avoid the top newcomer mistakes
· Major networks and production companies who attend conferences
· How pitching at a conference could save you thousands of dollars
· How to land 10, 20, even 30 meetings in ONE day!
PLUS, we’ll be giving away an audio CD of an interview with the creators of South Park captured live at NATPE to two lucky listeners. Go to www.PitchTvLikeaPro.com to register for free.
Want MORE indie news?! Click THIS link!
http://www.actorsinfobooth.com/category/home/industry-news/
Castings
BIRCH CREEK FILMS - “IF I WERE A DICTATOR” - OCTOBER 14
BIRCH CREEK FILMS IS FILMING THE LAST SCENES OF “IF I WERE DICTATOR” THIS WEEKEND, OCTOBER 13TH AND 14TH AND WE NEED THE FOLLOWING PEOPLE - ALL ROLES ARE SPEAKING:
Two people that are working at their computer desk in an office.
TWO CAUCASIAN MALES 50 OR OLDER TO PLAY OIL EXECUTIVES
THREE PEOPLE TO PLAY ALIENS
ONE MALE AND ONE FEMALE TO PLAY A COUPLE 23 OR OLDER LOOKING
ONE MAN 45 TO 50
TWO FEMALES 23 OR OLDER
3 GIRLS, EARLY COLLEGE LOOK OR HIGH SCHOOL LOOK (MUST BE 18 OR OLDER)
1 MALE OR FEMALE TO PLAY A JANITOR (NON-SPEAKING-COMEDY PARODY SCENE)
1 MALE TO PLAY A DOCTOR
1 SLIGHTLY OR SOMEWHAT OVERWEIGHT WOMAN
1 BEAUTIFUL WOMAN-ESTABLISHMENT SCENE
1 BEAUTIFUL WOMAN WITH NICE FIGURE 18 TO 25
1 AVERAGE LOOKING WOMAN WITH NICE FIGURE 18 TO 25
1 BEAUTIFUL WOMAN WITH NO FIGURE 18 TO 25
1 AVERAGE WOMAN WITH NO FIGURE 18 TO 25
3 SOMEWHAT GOOD LOOKING MALES 18 TO 25
Please email Justin @ bcfsmiami@hotmail.com
PALM BEACH - NEW THEATRE (PAID)
—– Contact Information —–
Name: Dan DePaola
Title: Artistic Director
Email: yourariot@aol.com
Company or University: The Borland Center
—– Casting Details —–
Casting Dates: Feb. 08
Casting Location: Palm Beach Gardens
Shoot Dates: March/April 08
Shoot Location: The Borland theater
Synopsis:
the Borland Theater is a new 525 seat state of the art theater in the Borland Center in palm Beach Gardens that will open it’s doors in Jan. 08. We will produce 3 plays a year. All roles and positions paid. actors, directors, and stage mgrs. Send resumes and P&R’s to Dan DePaola 1917 flower dr. palm beach gardens fl. 33410
Character Breakdowns: all types
Additional Information: shows being considered are the odd couple, death of a salesman, and a holiday show
BARN THEATRE - AUDITIONS
The Barn Theatre will be holding auditions for our 3rd season show, the musical “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change” on Sun, 10/21/07 at 5PM. If you are unable to make this audition date, then Director Jennifer Jones will be scheduling auditions for Mon, 10/22/07 at the Starstruck Performing Arts Center. She can be reached at (772) 283-2313. Directors Peter Jones and Jennifer Jones of Starstruck, in collaboration with The Barn Theatre, are pleased to bring you off-Broadway’s long-running musical comedy revue about everything you have ever secretly thought about dating, romance, marriage, lovers, husbands, wives and in-laws, but were afraid to admit. It’s Seinfeld, set to music!!
Performance Dates: 01/09/2008 through 01/27/2008
Looking for: Males and females 18-50 that can act and sing. Come prepared to sing an up tempo ballad from the show. An accompanist will be there with all of the music.
Please contact The Barn Theatre at (772) 287-4884 or Starstruck at (772) 283-2313 for further information.
CENTRAL FLA - COURT TV STAND-IN’S (PAID)
Court TV - Body of Evidence STAND-INS WANTED
STAND-INS WANTED: Please respond appropriately to the address below. The Court-TV series BODY OF EVIDENCE is looking for the following talent for stand-ins for an October 15th and October 29th shoot:
White male - age mid 30s brown medium length (to shirt collar)hair
White male – age 55-60 (very gray to white hair- short hair is fine)
Pay is $50 and the shoots involve only a few hours of time.
Please email your head shots to Melissa Narvaez at
Narvaez@storyhousepro.com
Want MORE auditions??!!! Click THIS link!
http://www.actorsinfobooth.com/category/home/upcoming-auditions/
Workshops and Seminars
Seminar, October 26, 2007 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, October 26-28, 2007 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)
Seminar, November 3, 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, November 3, 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, Nov. 30 - Dec. 2, 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 7-9, 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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