September 20, 2007 - Newsletter
Happy Thursday to YOU!
This issue is PACKED!! Birch Creek Films is having a preview screening of the Jerry Seinfeld movie, “Bee Movie”. Jerry Seinfeld will be there doing a Q & A with the director, see below! Lots of screenings this week and TONS of auditions! We couldn’t fit them all in this issue, so make sure to visit the website www.actorsinfobooth.com and click on “Upcoming Auditions” to find more great info on theatre, film, TV and commercials!
Musical Theatre Workshop is just around the corner! For all those kids interested in being a “triple threat” (sing/dance/act) this is the workshop for you! Voice critique, choreography, stage presence and more! Spots are filling - call today!!
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
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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 (please call to discuss if your child is under 12)
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!)
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.
HOMEWORK: All participants must prepare one musical theatre song to present at workshop. Bring the instrumental track on a CD to accompany your piece.
$ 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!!
Adriana Pascual - Spokeswoman for Cobb Theatre’s “Movie Clips” Interactive DVD
Falen Graham -"TOUCH & BRUSH” NATIONAL TV COMMERCIAL TO BEGIN AIRING IN ABOUT 3 WEEKS
Rob Ashkenas - principal role in BIRCH CREEK FILMS FULL-LENGTH FEATURE, “IF I WERE DICTATOR”
Will Barnes - I booked a role in the stage play “Jitney” by August Wilson opens at the M Ensemble November 1 and I Booked a 1 800 411 Pain commercial.
Amanda Connor - 411 Pain (commercial) - accident victim (principal), Sieg Heil (student film) - Aunt Gurdy (principal)
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, 8:00pm* *Cinema Paradiso*
*Friday, October 26, 8:00pm* *Cinema Paradiso*
*Please visit www.exploringlovethefilm.com or* *www.fliff.com* * for more information*
*Please join us!!*
PBFS - FILM SCREENINGS - SEPT. 25, 2007
The next Screening of Student Films is next Tuesday, September 25, 2007 at 7:00 PM at the BMC Cinema, 4076 PGA Blvd., Loehmann’s Plaza in Palm Beach Gardens. Watch for an email in the next few days with details. We strongly encourage you to attend and support these filmmakers. Jim York - Director, Palm Beach Film School
MIAMI - PREMIERE, “BEE MOVIE” W/ JERRY SEINFELD” - SEPT. 24
JOIN BIRCH CREEK FILMS AND OUR SPECIAL GUEST JERRY SEINFELD AND DIRECTOR STEVE HICKNER FOR A SPECIAL RED CARPET EVENT. JERRY SEINFELD AND STEVE HICKNER WILL APPEAR IN PERSON AND SHOW A 30 MINUTE PREVIEW OF THEIR NEW MOVIE “BEE MOVIE” AND GIVE A SPECIAL PRESENTATION OF CLIPS AND SPEAK TO THE AUDIENCE ABOUT THE MOVIE. BEE EARLY JERRY WALKS THE RED CARPET AT 10:30 A.M. ADDITIONALLY, FIFTEEN PEOPLE WHO SIGN OUR GUEST BOOK WILL BE CHOSEN AT RANDOM TO RECEIVE SPECIAL VIP SEATING AT THE EVENT! MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 24TH AT 10:15 A.M.
SOUTH BEACH REGAL THEATER 1120 LINCOLN ROAD MIAMI BEACH. THIS EVENT IS NOT FOR CHILDREN! BIRCH CREEK FILMS - WWW.BCFS.US
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.
FCCA - PREMIERE, “SECOND COMING” - SEPT. 24
“Second Coming” is Coming to a Theatre Near You! On Monday, September 24th, the Florida Cast & Crew Association (FCCA) is proud to invite the local entertainment industry to the official Cast & Crew Screening of the feature film thriller “Second Coming” (www.secondcomingthemovie.com) directed by Jose Cassella. Jose’s first award winning film “Delivery” was recently picked up by Warner Bros. and is now in wide distribution. A Q. & A. session will follow the 90 minute film where FCCA members and guests will be able to find out how the movie was cast, produced, and how the film will be distributed. Producers will also share insight into several upcoming film projects that are now in development and will be shooting in the near future! This special screening will be held at the brand new Premiere Cinema at Fashion Square Mall, 3201 E. Colonial Drive, Orlando, FL, 32803 which is a very film friendly venue to local independent film makers. There is plenty of free parking and all attendees will get free large drinks and popcorn included as part of the program! The FCCA networking hour starts at 6:30pm in the theatre lobby, where guests will be able to meet cast & crew members. The film starts up at 7:30pm sharp followed by the Q & A, which will wrap up around 9:30pm. FCCA members are admitted for free, guests for $10 and students and members of reciprocal organizations for just $5. Seating is limited, so please arrive prior to 7:30pm to ensure you get a seat!
Additional note: The film has not yet been rated by the MPAA, but producers are warning parents with children that there is some violence, language and adult situations that may not be appropriate for children under 14. For more information on The Florida Cast & Crew Association or how to become an FCCA member, please visit our new website:
www.floridacastandcrew.com or call Scott @ 407-629-7268.
BOB LASKY PHOTOGRAPHY - SECRETARY WANTED
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
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Castings
MIAMI - FILM, “TRUMPET FOR HIRE” (PAID)
—– Contact Information —–
Name: Katie O’Connor
Title: Producer
Email: trumpetforhire@yahoo.com
Company or University: University of Miami
—– Casting Details —–
Casting Dates: Sunday, September 23 4pm - 7pm
Casting Location: The Wolfson Communication Building Room 4026 at the University of Miami. Located across the street from the Doctor’s Hospital/Baptist Health South Florida
Shoot Dates: October 11- 14, 2007
Shoot Location: Miami area
Synopsis:
“Trumpet for Hire"? is a drama that addresses racism and how music can ease tension between prejudices.
Character Breakdowns:
Josh: Early Twenties. White male. Skinny. Josh wants to play the trumpet in an all black Jazz Club.
Billy: Late 20s- Late 30s. Black male. Intimidating. Billy does not want Josh to play in his Club.
Additional Information:
Josh will be paid $500 and Billy will be paid $400 ($100 for each day they are on set).
Driving instructions to casting calls: If you are coming from the North Miami area take the 95S. It will turn into US1. Make a Right onto Granada. Turn left onto Pisano Ave. It is the second parking lot on your left. If you are coming from the South you will take US1 and make a left onto Granada, Left onto Pisano, and second parking lot on your left.
If you have a head shot/resume, please send it to trumpetforhire@yahoo.com.
MIAMI - RFP COMMERCIAL SPOT
—– Contact Information —–
Name: Freddy Rodiguez
Title: Director
Email: freddy@finalcutz.com
Phone: No calls please
Company or University: Finalcutz, Inc.
—– Casting Details —–
Casting Dates: Not an open casting
Casting Location: Not an open casting
Shoot Dates: Fall 2007
Shoot Location: Greater Miami Area
Synopsis:
Shooting RFP spot for local sport franchise. This is a not a paying gig. These are high concept spots with good production values. So it is perfect for Actors looking to build their resume and reel.
Character Breakdowns:
Heavy set Male 30-45
Thin male 30-45
Athletic Black Male 30-45
Athletic White Male 30-45
Black female 30-45
Professional actors only please. Experience with comedy a plus.
Additional Information:
Send your comps/resume, demo/webpage links to freddy@finalcutz.com.
No Myspace.com links please.
THEATRE, “JAR THE FLOOR”
THE WOMEN’S THEATRE PROJECT ANNOUNCES: Auditions for the opening show of their 2008 season: JAR THE FLOOR, a comedy by Cheryl L. West. Seeking: 4 African-American women ages 25 - 70, Equity (Special Appearance contract/ 4 performances per week) and non-equity. Auditions: Sunday, September 23, 6:00- 9:00 PM at Sixth Star Studios. You must make an appointment to be seen. Email audition request to TWTP@bellsouth.net.
(Phone 954-462-2334 if not online) Give name, email address and phone number and mention JAR THE FLOOR. Prepare a one-minute monologue, and bring headshot and resume. Production runs FEBRUARY 22 - MARCH 16, 2008.
CHARACTERS
MADEAR- 90, mother of Lola, grandmother of MayDee, great- grandmother of Vennie
LOLA-65, Daughter of MaDear, mother of MayDee and grandmother to Vennie
MAYDEE- 47 daughter of Lola, mother of Vennie and granddaughter of MaDear
VENNIE- 28, daughter of MayDee, granddaughter of Lola and great -granddaughter of MaDear
Contact: Marj O’Neill-Butler
Phone: 954-462-2334
email:twtp@bellsouth.net
PALM BEACH - EXTRAS FOR FILM
The Palm Beach County Film & Television Institute is issuing a call for 10 candidates to be extras as “Tour Participants” in the filming of theJim Ponce Walking Tour. The completed program will be broadcast on various networks globally, as well as sold commercially as a DVD. Extras will receive on-screen credit according to the producer’s determination. Extras will participate in a guided tour of an elegant beach resort facility in Palm Beach County. Extras should dress for a stay at a luxury hotel in Palm Beach, with casual business attire or indoor resort wear appropriate for such a setting. Extras will be required to wear the same attire on all three days of the shoot. Extras will be selected according to the following criteria: Approx. 7, male and female, 45-65, mixed race, fit and healthy in appearance; Approx. 2, male or female, 30-45, white, young professional in appearance; Approx. 2, male or female, 60-80, white, philanthropist or matron in
appearance.
Extras must be available for ALL days listed below. Lunch and snacks
will be provided.
Monday, September 24: Call: 8 a.m. Release: 6 p.m.
Tuesday, September 25: Call: 8 a.m. Release: 6 p.m.
Wednesday, September 26: Call: 8 a.m. Release: 6 p.m.
Please email credentials and photo (if available) to pbcfti@aol.com.
ALTAMONTE SPRINGS - TV SHOW, “THE STUDIO PROJECT”
PRESS RELEASE – Open Auditions/Casting Call 8/23/2007
Greg Rike Productions of Altamonte Springs Florida in association with Guitar Center, will be holding auditions in Orlando for their upcoming reality TV show “Working Title: The Studio Project.” We are looking for individuals and students with interests in the following areas; producers, directors, singers, songwriters, bands, audio engineers, writers, camera operators, entertainment marketers, lighting techs, grips and stage hands and photographers.
A complete production staff will be selected from these applicants to produce a weekly television series to be aired on Orlando area cable and PBS.
These are unpaid positions however successful applicants will have their work aired on television throughout Central Florida with the opportunity for National viewing and recognition.
For an application send an email request to GRPstudioproject@aol.com
Or call the studio at 407-862-6882
Application deadline is Sept. 29, 2007.
Live auditions will be scheduled starting Sept. 30, 2007.
www.gregrikeproductions.com
407-862-6882
KEY BISCAYNE - MUSICAL, “HAIRSPRAY”
Broadway Musical Theatre program in Key Biscayne is looking for
several roles (lead, dancers and chorus) for our upcoming large
production of “Broadway Record Breakers": The best numbers from
“Hairspray", “Annie Get Your Gun” and “Wicked". We are looking strong
singers and/or dancers with musical theatre experience 14 to 19 years
old. Auditions and rehearsals will be at the Key Biscayne Community
Center.
Casting Breakdown :
Male Dancers all ethnicities 14 to 19 years old with ballet or jazz background.
African american female dancers 14 to 17 years old with ballet or jazz
background.
African american female strong singers for Hairspray, 15 to 19 years old.
African american male singer for Hairspray 15 to 19 years old.
Auditions by appointment from September 25th to October 6th, 2007, to make an appointment and more information send your resume and pic to:
broadwaydancecorp@gmail.com. All rehearsals are on weekends, check your availability before your audition. Auditions and rehearsals will be in Key Biscayne, FL.
Watch scenes from past productions:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iNHSjXL3vmI
Want MORE auditions??!!! Click THIS link!
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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!
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)
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!
**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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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.
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If you do not show up for a class and do not call to cancel, you forfeit your class and credit.
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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.
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