September 12, 2007 - Newsletter
Greetings, fellow Artists -
Sept. 11…we will not forget. Hug those that you love. Tell them you love them - everyday. Forgive those that have made you mad. Be thankful today in all circumstances. Say a prayer for all of our men and women that fight for us. We all have so much to be thankful for.
Make it a great week!
In This Edition…
*Musical Theatre & Voice for KIDS - September 28 - 30th
*Look Who’s Booking
*Industry News
*Auditions, Auditions, Auditions!!
Quick Class updates:
*Judy Kerr (from Seinfeld) Acting Workshop, October 26-28, 2007
* Ray Forchion Nov. 30 - Dec. 2 (Intensive) and Dec. 7-9 (On-Camera)
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
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 is currently a private Performing Arts Coach, who works with singers, dancers, actors, ice skaters and beauty pageant contestants, in the areas of voice (musical theatre, pop), dance (ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, hip hop and theatre dance), acting (theatre and TV/film), and performance expression.
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, and on the National Board of NSAL.
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!)
HOMEWORK: Must prepare one musical theatre piece/song to present at workshop. Bring your music with you.
$ 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!!
Veronica Alsina - official voice of Toys R Us for the Hispanic market, Miami City Ballet commercial (principal)
Rod Ball - featured in a commercial for Elder Plan shot at Universal Studios in Orlando.
Steve Lantz - SAG National for Home Depot (NASCAR DAD)
Mark “Maddux” Morgan - Voiceover for ads to be aired on XM Radio for Wingate by Windham
Daniel Karpel - booked Sony Electronics. Thank you to Barbara at Stellar Talent. Also booked the starring role of Michael in “Terminal Grudge".
Rob Goodman - Booked a SAG National spot for HomeDepot
Heather Tryzna - National Sony Campaign
Christine Padovan - as Dakota’s mom in the romantic comedy, ‘Ashley’ - filming in Tampa FL mid Sept 2007.
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
BOB LASKY PHOTOGRAPHY - SECRETARY WANTED
Bob Lasky Photography
Wanted: Secretary/Assistant/Receptionist
For busy North Miami Photography Studio.
Days: Monday – Friday
Hours: 9:30-4:00
You must be here those hours.
You can not leave for auditions or other work.
(Sorry… Models, Actors or Photographers need not apply)
Great on the phone
Great with people
Good with remembering names
Filing skills
Computer Graphics a plus
Light typing
Must be organized
Common Sense a must!!!!
$10.00 an hour to start (with a raise after a 3 month probation)
Call: Bob Lasky (305) 891-0550
LAKE WORTH - SCREENING, “FILM CONTEST?”
We are happy to announce 3 new local screenings of “Film Contest?". We will host two showings at the Stonzek Theatre of the Lake Worth Playhouse - 709 Lake Avenue, Lake Worth, FL, on September 19 at 6 PM and 8 PM. The rehearsal hall next door will be available after both screenings for Q&A and discussion.
Please come out and support the Lake Worth Playhouse! Their new management is very open to supporting local independent filmmaking and they will be looking at the attendance and support to “Film Contest?” in order to make future screenings of other local independent films.
*Very limited seating! Tickets are available online by visiting http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/18400
You can also get tickets at their box office. For more info, please visit http://www.lakeworthplayhouse.org/
We will also be screening at the Town Hall at Tradition in Port St. Lucie, on September 20 at 7 PM. A Q&A and discussion will follow the screening as well. Tickets can be purchased at the box office the day of the event. For more info, please visit http://www.stluciefilmsociety.com/
Finally, our first trailer is up on the web. Check it out @ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M4zVv0OC8kM
Thanks to all of you for your continued support. We look forward to see you all in the near future.
JUPITER - REACH DANCE COMPANY
REACH DANCE COMPANY AT THE ATLANTIC THEATER
Saturday October 20th at 7pm and Sunday October 21st at 2pm
JUPITER, FL - Reach Dance Company, a professional dance company based out of Jupiter, Florida, presents a brand new show, live at the 175 seat Atlantic Theater on Saturday October 20th at 7pm and Sunday October 21st at 2pm. Tickets for the show are $15 for adults, $12 for seniors and $10 for students. To reserve tickets please call Atlantic Arts at 561-575-4422.
Reach - A Dance Theater Collective is dedicated to preserving the roots
of jazz while pushing it to evolve. Its commitment to truthful story
telling through the language of movement and music is its driving force. The utilization of the dancers strength, emotion and sensuality is at the core of every step, piece and performance. REACH was founded by M. Konrad as a workshop project in 2005. After an overwhelming response to her explosive and expressive choreography and unique use of music, the company was founded in 2006. REACH’s dancers have a sophisticated sensuality as well as a gleeful sense of fun and a domineering intensity. Its repertoire pays homage to jazz, modern, ballet, funk and ethnic dance. Its dancers are as diverse as its repertoire, coming from many different dance worlds-ballet, modern, post modern, jazz, commercial and ethnic. They have one common trait-Passion.
REACH has an active touring season throughout the community.
The diversity of the work attracts continually increasing audiences
across South Florida. They have performed to sold out audiences at The Atlantic Theater, Abacoa Live, Artigras 2006, The Maltz Jupiter Theater and opening for Florida Dance Theater. The company is available for galas, private performances and venues as well as education outreach. REACH, a dance theatre collective, makes its home at The Atlantic Theater at Atlantic Arts Academy. The Atlantic Theater
6743 W. Indiantown Rd. #34, Jupiter Fl 33458 (561) 575-4942 - www.theatlantictheater.com
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
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Castings
MIAMI - CHILDREN’S MUSICAL TV SHOW, CASTING
The Producer’s Circle located at VENETIAN MEDIA CENTER is announcing an OPEN CASTING CALL for a new Children’s Musical Television Program called, “The World of Music with Grand Staff” and a Traveling/Touring Musical Band.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) Cast Preferred, But Not Required
“Grand Staff” is looking for Actors, Musicians & Comedy Writers:
-Show Host: Woman, Age 25 – 35, Sings, Plays Musical Instrument, Teaching Skills, Acting Skills, Fluent in Spanish & English (Preferred, not required)
-Grand Staff (Show Personality): White Male, Age 35 – 65, (Baldheaded Irishman with Thick fuzzy grey eyebrows and mustache preferred, or can do a GREAT Irish brogue accent), Comedian, Sings, Plays Musical Instrument(s), Teaching Skills, Acting Skills, Fluent in Spanish & English (Preferred, not required)
-Father Time (Show Personality): Male, Age 35 – 65, Sings, Plays Keyboard, Teaching Skills, Acting Skills, Fluent in Spanish & English (Preferred, not required)
-Puppeteer: Male/Female, Age 25 – 65, Sings, Plays Musical Instrument(s), Teaching Skills, Acting Skills, Voice Personalities, Experience working with Puppets, Fluent in Spanish & English (Preferred, not required)
-Musical Band: Drummer, Bass Player, Guitar Player, Keyboard Player and Vocalist, Fluent in Spanish & English (Preferred, not required)
-Writers: Comedy writers with a background in music, Fluent in Spanish & English (Preferred, not required)
Call or Email for registration and for more information. Or, be at the FREE OPEN CALL Audition: SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15th 2007 or SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 16th 2007
2:00 P.M. and 4:00 P.M. GROUP PRESENTATIONS will be followed by individual interviews. PLEASE BE ON TIME!!! See first come, first serve sign-in sheet
VENETIAN MEDIA CENTER - 555 N.E. 15th Street across the street from the Miami Herald, 7th Floor
CONTACT: Mike Singer
Office: 305-245-8405 or Cell: 305-281-4285 Mike@MusicalCartoons.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.
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.
BROWARD - MADRIDSTREET FILMS
—– Contact Information —–
Name: Joe Pisciotta
Title: Filmmaker
Email: sdefense@hotmail.com
Phone: 410 961 6773
Company or University: madridSTREET films
—– Casting Details —–
Casting Dates: Sept. 2007
Casting Location: Broward County
Shoot Dates: Sept- Oct 2007
Shoot Location: Broward County
Synopsis:
No Budget/Guerilla Filmmaker casting 20 something actresses wanting to practice their craft-
no blockbusters yet from my company, madridSTREET films…but… our first short, “Twist of Fate", written by Andy Quiroga, directed by me, Joe Pisciotta, with original music by Self Defense, starring Andy Quiroga, Elda Elisa Brouwer, Jim Sweet, Andrio Chavarro, Regina Gonzalez, Yvelisse Delores Cedrez and Gina Montet, is currently entered in the Newport Beach, DC, Tribeca and Provincetown Film Festivals.
madridSTREET films is pleased to announce the entry of our latest films “BLACKOUT” in the 2008 Sundance Film Festival……."Bless me Father” in the 2008 Clermont-Ferrand Short Film Festival (France)…….and “Reststop” in the 2007 SEDICICORTO 4th Int’l Italian Film Festival & 2008 Sundance Film Festival…….a special thanks to Gloria Michelle, Maria de Jesus Castellon, Sofia Citarella and Jim Sweet for their outstanding work…….
Please visit madridstreetfilms.com for more info on what we do, trailer clips, etc.
Character Breakdowns:
Celia & Det. Teresa Lamonica in “Touched” / Two years after an exorcism had gone terribly wrong
Olivia Taylor & Beth Destiny in “Brief Encounter” / a look at the stalking syndrome erotomania
Additional Information:
South Florida actors only - Please no explore talent/ talent 6 generic replies…
send several headshots & resume (they don’t have to be professionally taken) and/or YouTube links to: sdefense@hotmail.com with a brief description of your training, strengths and schedule- I’m looking for actors, not models….
Inexperience doesn’t matter, having passion & skills does….
I like to think this is no budget, guerilla filmmaking at it’s best-
you WILL receive copies of your work to add to your portfolio and hopefully projects in the future- Thanks to all the ladies that have allowed me to film them to date…go to the website and click on the film reel for a look at who they are….
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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 27, 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 27, 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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