September 25, 2007 - Newsletter
Hello, Friends!
Fall is off to a great start! There are so many opportunities to get involved in YOUR LIFE! Yes - I am talking about going after those things you always talk about…”one day I am going to…”…you know what I would love to do…”, ”…when I have some time, I can’t wait to…” - you fill in the blank. Let those “somedays” become today! What have you been planning, but never get to?? Well, GET TO IT!! This is the first day of the rest of your life - don’t put it off until tomorrow - today is the day!!
Musical Theatre Workshop is THIS WEEK! 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! An amazing experience for kids wanting work on sharpening all their entertainment skills - don’t miss it!!
LIVE like you mean it!!!
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 (please call to discuss if your child is under 12)
During the weekend the kids will also get coaching on vocal technique as well as experience collaborating on a mini - musical! In this weekend, the kids will learn vocals & a choreographed routine that will be performed for the parents! 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 - Spanish Language Voice Over for “Health Watch” Series - Dental Care
Daniel Bottinelli - Rooms to Go, print job
Bryan Bottinelli - Jif voice over
Amy Simon - commercial for hhgregg(midwest), hosting a 30-min infomercial for transcontinental lending group, and doing a commercial for kitchen front(local).
Susie Goldberg - Computer Online Spokesmodel for CS Production,
Film, “Sunset Valley” (Starz Productions) role of substitute teacher, Theatre, “Death of a Doornail” Murder Mystery performance for the St. Cloud Chamber of Commerce, playing THE HOUSEKEEPER
Grant Baker - Ricky Martin Music Video
Wyatt Baker - Ricky Martin Music Video
Lorraine Caporaso - booked print on yoga for the cover and feature article of ‘Blue Cross/Blue Shield magazine’. She also booked a commercial for ‘Reverse Lending Corporation’.
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
SARASOTA FILM SOCIETY
SARASOTA. FL - The Sarasota Film Society has announced the schedule and a call for entries for the 2007-2008 Filmmaker’s Forum. Held at the Burns Court Cinemas located at 506 Burns Lane in Sarasota, the Filmmaker’s Forum provides local and national filmmakers an opportunity to submit their films for exhibition with free screen time and feedback from audiences and other filmmakers. The Filmmaker’s Forum will take place at 8:30 p.m. on October 22, November 19, December 17, January 14 and February 18. Films must be submitted two weeks prior to each screening date and must be less than 45 minutes. There is no application fee, but to be eligible, films must have been completed after January 1, 2007. Completed films as well as works-in-progress may be submitted for exhibition.
The Filmmaker’s Forum also offers an opportunity to local students to
present their films. On March 15 at 10:00 a.m., students from the Ringling School of Art & Design will showcase their films, and on April 5 at 10:00 a.m., local middle and high school students will have an opportunity to show their work on screen at Burns Court Cinemas. The Filmmaker’s Forum will wrap up on April 19 with the Suncoast Film Festival & Award Ceremony. Details for this event will be announced in early spring. Entry forms, submission criteria and additional information are available on the Sarasota Film Society’s website at www.filmsociety.org. For questions or additional information about the Filmmaker’s Forum, please contact Jerry Kovar, Outreach Coordinator at 941-364-8662, x 2010 or email jerry@filmsociety.org.
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!!*l
DANIA - TALENT AGENTS OFFICE SEEKING INTERNS
Looking for interns!!! No Pay. Learn the talent and Entertainment business from an old pro. Busy office!!! call Sherry - Famous faces Talent Agency, 3780 SW 30th Ave, Ft. Lauderdale, Fl 33312 954-321-8883
“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.
Opens in Los Angeles, Ft. Lauderdale, and Phoenix on October 19th, 2007.
The best way to support this very important film is to take your friends and family to
see it opening weekend. If the film does well opening weekend, it will continue to play
and the release will expand to additional cities. www.canvasthefilm.com
Want MORE indie news?! Click THIS link!
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Castings
MIAMI - (PAID) HAIR COMMERCIAL
—– 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 a non-union spot for a new hair product.
Character Breakdowns: Model/Actress 25-35 (Must walk, talk and look like a top model). Young female actors 15-17
Additional Information:
Must be willing to have hair styled, which involves some perimeter cutting. $50 an hour with a four hour minimum. Send your comps/resume, demo/webpage links to freddy@finalcutz.com. No Myspace.com links please. Please apply only if you fit the character description. Do not send info for “future” castings. Please put the character type you are interested in - in the subject line of your e-mail
Miami - Norwegian Cruise Line Industrial Video (PAID)
Audition Date: October 27
Location: The Courtyard by Marriott - 3925 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, Fl 33140
$3,500 per person PLUS 10% AGENCY FEE
Shoot dates: October 19 ship departs to October 28, ship return - must be avail all dates. ALL TALENT MUST BRING CURRENT PASSPORT TO AUDITION - NO PASSPORT- NO AUDITION!! Must be willing to wear a bathing suit on shoot.
Useage in Perpetuity, but it is not a buyout, so you can work other cruise line jobs.
Caucasian couple age: 30;s to mid-50’s
African American Couple age: 30’s to mid-50’s
Caucasian Family: Mom, Dad (30’s-40’s) and 2 teens - boys or girls age 13 to 15 or mom/dad and kids age 9 to 12(REAL FAMILIES PREFERRED) (TWO separate categories)
Asian Family: Mom, Dad (30’s-40’s) and 2 teens - boys or girls age 13 to 15 or mom/dad and kids age 9 to 12(REAL FAMILIES PREFERRED) (TWO separate categories)
GO THROUGH your agent on this one! Have your AGENT call Mark @ Mullen Casting to get you a time. www.mullencasting.com
PALM BEACH - EXTRAS FOR FILM - SEPT. 26, 2007
The Palm Beach County Film & Television Institute is issuing a call for 10 candidates to be extras as “Tour Participants” in the filming of the Jim 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”
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
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.
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.
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Please note: Because of the nature of the entertainment industry, occasionally dates or times may change.
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