TV/FILM
If you are lucky enough to find a way of life you love,
you have to find the courage to live it.
-Anonymous
NEW! OPEN CALL TONIGHT (WEDNESDAY) FOR INDIE!
Open call auditions Wed. 7/12. Looking for actors to play cops in a short Indie movie. Also looking for ladies and guys to play reporters. Extras needed - A LOT OF FEATURED EXTRA PARTS! Mayor, lawyers, everyone invited. (No kids under the age of 18.) No pay. Come to Chelsea Studios, 151 W. 26th Street (betw. 6th/7th) tonight from 7-10pm. Questions: call 917.526.7584 or email: moviewhatif@yahoo.com Read more at http://myspace.com/kevfilms
NEW! GAME SHOW HOST(ESS) FOR CABLE/NON-UNION, LONDON!
Male or female, late 20's-late 30's, someone who appears smart, sharp, erudite, authoritative, witty and knowledgeable. Paid. Will be flying the host to London twice to shoot season one in two separate blocks - first starting around late September/early October for a few days, then down for a few weeks then the second shoot will be the remainder of the shows for a few weeks of shooting. Since the game moves at such a fast pace, there's little time for witty banter. The style we're looking for is more of a cool irony. Think Jon Stewart meets Anderson Cooper meets Alex Trebec. Previous game show experience is a definite plus, but not essential, although PRIOR HOSTING EXPERIENCE IS A MUST. Sudden Death is the high-octane quiz show that gives you no time to think and no room to be wrong. To succeed you have to act fast and never give in to doubt. In each episode, five contestants go head to head over three rounds of "Discovery" based general knowledge questions. Materials must be received by Monday 7/17. Send to: Todd Miller, Discovery Communications, 850 Third Ave., New York, NY 10022. No submissions will be reviewed unless host tape is submitted. Please write the phrase "Game Show" on the outside of the package.
NEW! JAPANESE, MID-EASTERN AND CAUSASIAN ACTORS!
Need 4 ethnic and 2 caucasian males, 30's-50s, for in-house movie trailer. Non Speaking roles: 3 Japanese (or similar) businessmen age range 35-55; 1 Middle Eastern (or similar) man 5'4-5'9 age range 35-50; 1 caucasian man in his 30's - man next door type but with underlying interest. Speaking part: 1 caucasian man to play NYC cop (maybe Irish decent) in his 50's. These are all important parts. Usage is internal only but may have further usage to be bought at a later date. Casting is this Thursday 7/13 in Union Square area. Job shoots on 7/22-23 in NYC. Great chance to work with an up and coming Hollywood based Director. Please email picture and resume to LPproduction@earthlink.net for consideration asap. Compensation: $100 for 1 day shoot. [7-11]
NEW! NEED TEENS AND PARENTS FOR SAG EXPERIMENTAL FILM!
Samsung Fresh Films will travel to 10 cities this summer, working with teams of teen filmmakers to create SAG Experimental short films. The films will then be posted online, where viewers will vote for their favorite Fresh Film. This is your chance to become a part of this exciting teen filmmaking initiative. Each of the films created in the series will be seen nationally and has a chance to be selected as the best teen film of the year. Fresh Films is the only national teen filmmaking program focused and committed to exposing the best and brightest aspiring teen filmmakers. Now in its third year, Fresh Films has created more than 50 films, attracted several Fortune 500 sponsors and gone to 10 film festivals with 65 million teens watching and participating. Talent MUST be available for all times listed. Sunday 7/16 Open Casting Call:1pm-5pm; Monday 7/17 Call backs:3pm-5pm; Wednesday 7/19 Rehearsal:3pm-5pm; All at Samsung Experience Ctr, Time Warner Center, 10 Columbus Circle, 3rd Flr.
Manhattan. Shoot is Thursday 7/20 7am-7pm, location TBA in New York City. Film Synopsis:
At Gabes memorial service, the whole school gathers to remember their popular friend who touched their lives so much. Or did he? Need Male and female teens: jocks, losers, artists and all types. Also Man 30s-50s and a Mon and Dad in their 40s. ALL SPEAKING ROLES ARE PAID. [7-11]
NEW! THE ONION IS CASTING BIN LADEN SPOOF
Casting Arab speaking male, 30s-50, non-union, pay for video spoof. Seeking: Osama Bin Laden: Arab-speaking, 30-50, strong comedy chops, be comfortable with improv, and can be absolutely fearless in your performance. Submit to: onionwebvideo@gmail.com. Web: http://www.theonion.com. [7-7]
NEW! NYU SHORT SAG FILM
Casting M/F, newborn -75, Union and Non-Union, pay for A Driving Lesson. A short film (comedy/drama) about a teenager's driving lesson. Aud: 7/13-23; Start Date: 8/21 in Dutchess County, NY. Seeking: Leslie: 40s, a psychologist and single mother. A rock of a personality, not easily flustered, but has her breaking point; Brooke: 16, intense, nervous and confuse; Stan: able to play at least 75, a real old fashioned businessman; Harriet: able to play at least 75, very senile but full of dignity; Cindy: 30's, Stan and Harriet's daughter, mother of infant; Baby: Newborn child of Cindy. Submit to: May Sky Inc., C/O Darren Press, 214 Main St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 [7-7]
NEW! SEEKING ASIAN PROSTITUTE
Casting Asian Female, 30s, non-union, pay for Committed. A devoted husband tries to come to terms with his wife's coma state and battles between his conscious and his physical needs. Seeking: Prostitute: Late 30's, tall Asian woman, strong features, strong
accent. Submit to: Derek Velez Partridge, 23-08 New Town Ave., Ste. 1 B East Astoria, NY 11102, Attn: Committed; Sag Short Film Agreement, $100.00 [7-6]
NEW! HEALTHCARE EDUCATION VIDEO
Casting Females 18-45, non-union, any ethnicity, pay for a healthcare education video filming in late July or early August. Pay is $250. For casting notice please email H/R to: wheeler.production@gmail.com. [7-8]
NEW! COOL KIDS FOR HS MUSIC VIDEO
Casting M/F, 18-23, Caucasian, Asian, non-union, pay for Boys Like Girls "Dance Hall Drug" Music Video. Rate $150. Shoot/Performance Dates: 7/16 - 7/18. Seeking: Cute Girl: 18-23, Caucasian, blonde, slim; HS student. Wardrobe: something cute and have your hair down; Cool Good Looking Guy: 18-23, Caucasian; slim, built, handsome. You rule the high school. Wardrobe: dress cool, shirt and jeans; Mean Girls: 18.23, Asian, Caucasian, slim, very attractive, sassy, coolest, trendy, richest, and bitchest girls in high school. Wardrobe: trendy and cool; Awkward Cool Guy: 18-23, Caucasian, slim, good looking, bedhead type hair, Brooklyn hipster. Wardrobe: something cool, but simple. Submit to: “Dance Hall Drug", 114 Beach Street, Bldg 1 W, Rockaway NJ 07866.
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NEW! HS GIRL FOR SPEC COMMERCIAL
Casting Female, 16-18, attractive, great smile, non-union, no pay for a spec commercial for a toothpaste company. Shooting in August. All ethnic groups welcome to submit. No speaking lines, just walking around school and knocking boys dead with your smile. Pay is $250. Email H/R (at least one full body shot) to tim.r.casting@gmail.com[7-8]
NEW! SEEKING A ROCKABILLY STAR!
Casting Male, 20s-30s, non-union, no pay for indy film. Seeking: Scott: 20s-30s, Rockabilly type, handsome. Take a look at http://www.busterfilm.com for more info
The shoot will take place 8/18-31. (http://www.cypressfilms.com) Governess Films (http://www.governessfilms.com) [7-8]
NEW! NYFA THESIS
Casting M/F, 18-40s, non-union, no pay for Sex. A dark comedy in seven scenes based on the classic 19th century play La Ronde by Arthur Schnitzler. Seeking: The Prostitute: 18-25, Caucasian, beautiful, virtuous and honest; The Wealthy Husband: 30's, Caucasian, An alcoholic womanizer, creepy and disingenuous; The Pretentious Artist: Female, late 20's, Caucasian, absurd pathological liar, raging bisexual, but not a tough dyke, be comfortable with female on female intimacy and performing in lingerie, but no nudity; The Wealthy Aging Actor: 40's, Caucasian, relishes his reborn single life following the death of his alcoholic wife, pompous yet attractive, a British accent is a plus, but not required; The Pizza Boy: 18-25, brash, insensitive, and entirely disingenuous person, he uses up women and spits them out, an accent is a plus, but not required; The Poor Working Girl: 18-25, she represents the hypocritical nature of human affection, an accent is a plus, but not required. Shooting starts 8/21. Submit H/R to: modernamericanfilms@yahoo.com [7-8]
NEW! NON-UNION THESIS STUDENT FILM
Casting M/F, 20s-40s, any ethnicity, non-union, no pay for Havana. Three couples journey through three serio-comedic vignettes exploring the complexities of love, loss and obsession, as experienced in relationships by young and old; Seeking, All ethic groups welcome: Emma: 30-45, Sophisticated (Mary Mcdonnell type), married to a politician and having an affair with a man half her age; Eric: 23-29, College student. Tall, very good looking and masculine, refined, extremely intelligent and little bit cocky; Alex: Female, 30-40, easy going, happily married photographer; Luke: 30-40, laid back, radio producer; Christine: 35-45, Divorced mother of two, runs her own business, is
sophisticated, beautiful, extremely smart and funny; Jon: 35-45, Funny and somewhat neurotic former poet and scribe who is low on his luck. Submissions To:
Crazy Fairy Productions, 153 Ridge Street, #3B, New York NY 10002 [7-8]
NEW! NYU TISCH SCHOOL SHORT FILM
Casting Male, 18-25, non-union, no pay forshort film. 4 HS senior’s vacation is ruined by two local drifters. Seeking: Male, 18-25, Caucasian good-looking, well-built. Shooting at the Jersey Shore, 9/19-29. Please email H/R to: Paul C., 132 3rd Place, Apt 1, Brooklyn, NY 11232. [7-7]
NEW! NYU GRADUATE FILM NEEDS MIDDLE EASTERN ACTORS
Casting M/F, Middle Eastern, Union & Non-Union, no pay for short film.
Seeking: Layla: 18, Middle Eastern, naïve, shy, and slightly neurotic, needs to look Middle Eastern, S.E. Asian, or Mediterranean to play Arab, Iranian, or Turkish. Should be comfortable in bathing suit/bikini; Kim: 16-18, perky, young busybody, Comfortable in a bathing suit or bikini; Mr. Sayedi: 40, traditional Middle Eastern man, strong and
silent type. Should be comfortable in bathing suit; Mrs. Sayedi: 40, Middle Eastern, overprotective, over-compensating, wears a head scarf, but also puts on make-up; Jim: 20, Lanky and goofy but likeable; Terrence: 20, sensitive and good-looking. Submit H/R to: House Productions, Attn: Adam Joseph, 450 W. 15th St. Suite 202, NYC 10011
Shoot Dates: 9/5 -15, Monmouth County, NJ, 1.5 hours from NYC. [7-7]
NEW! ALL TYPES, AGES, ETHICITIES FOR SHORT FILM
Casting M/F, all ages, types, ethicities, non-union, no pay for Couch. A comedic short about 3 burnouts and a couch. Shooting in late July. You must be available for travel between DE/PA/NJ. Seeking: Primary Roles: Joe, Tom, and Dave: 20s-30s, losers, any ethnicity; Other speaking roles available: Beach Girl: any ethnicity, Strip Club Bouncer: any ethnicity, Strip Club Hostess: any ethnicity, Aerobics Instructor: female, butch, any ethnicity, Bum: Old, any ethnicity, Paulo: Male, Mexican, Basketball Player 1: Male, African American, Basketball Player 2: Male, African American, Old Folks Home Resident: either sex, any ethnicity. Non Speaking Roles Available: Aerobics class girls, Basketball Players: male, African American, Football Players: male, Caucasian, middle aged, Parkour/Freerunning athletes, Capoeira athletes, Mexicans. Send headshot and resume to: production@filmjitsu.com, "RE: Couch" in the subject line. [7-6]
NEW! COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY GRADUATE PROJECT
Casting M/F, 20s-60, union/non-union, no pay for Break. A young woman in an unconventional relationship tries to reconcile her past and present during an unexpected encounter with her mother. Shoot Dates: 8/1-3. Seeking: Eva: 20s, Smart, seductive, vulnerable; Julian: 20s-30s, Male, Strong, brooding, and reluctant; Mother: 50s-60s, enjoys being the center of attention, avoids conflict. Submit to: Break Casting, C/O Zoe Tobier, 530 Riverside Drive, #2F, NYC 10027
NEW! AFRICAN AMERICAN AND WEST INDIAN ACTRESSES
Casting Women, 18-35, non-union, no pay for Women In Revolt. A loose adaptation of George Orwell's "Animal Farm" and it deals with a group of women who are tired of not getting paid enough money from their jobs. Seeking: Susan: 18-35, African American/West Indian, athletic build, the role of a dictator over the women and causes injustice within the company; Beth: 18-35, African American/West Indian, passionate intellectual; Karen: 18-35, African American/West Indian. public speaker much like politicians use language; Anna: 18-35, African American/West Indian, seeking a singer/song writer; Kim: 18-35, African American/West Indian, the inspiration; CC: 18-35, African American/West Indian, loyal, dedicated, and strong; Clair: 18-35, African American/West Indian, middle class, educated; Mollie: 18-35, African American/West Indian, likes luxury, pampering; Barbara: 18-35, African American/West Indian, skeptical, pessimism; Patricia: 18-35, African American/West Indian, always talking about it religion; Muriel: 18-35, African American/West Indian, intelligent labor. Submit H/R to: casting@fullcirclefilmworks.com [7-6]
NEW! 1 ACTRESS FOR SAG AGREEMENT SHORT FILM
Casting Female, 20-s30, union/non-union, pay for The Better Born. The personal and somewhat supernatural awakening of a young married couple on summer vacation. Shooting for one week in August or September. Seeking: Female: 20s-30s, very bright and very alive, curious, engaged, attuned. Submit to: Forgotten Sundays, 194 E. 2nd St., #6E, NYC 10009. www.forgottensundays.com/casting. [7-6]
And in case you missed the last issue, there may be some auditions still worth pursuing at www.truonline.org/AUpdate0706.htm
CASTING DARK-COMEDY INDY FILM
Casting M/F, 20-40, non-union, no pay for Here's to Revenge. Victor doesn't know why there's a stranger in his apartment or why a pimp keeps answering his girlfriend's cell phone. Seeking: Male: 31-40, Asian. slim and agile, clumsy, toothy grin; Male, 25-30, Hispanic, good physical condition, athletic, no tattoos; Male: 31-40, Hispanic or White, chubby, sarcastic wit, neurotic; Female: 31-40, White, attractive, athletic build, brunette or black hair, strong emotional range, intense eyes; Female: 25-30, White, Requires Nudity, slim, brunette or black hair, average looks; Female: 31-40, White, medium build, tough demeanor, edgy look; Female: 25-30, White. attractive, brunette or black hair, spunky; Male: 31-40,White, possible European look, portly, angry looking, mustache a plus. Shooting evenings and weekends throughout August. Email: onebigdumbman@yahoo.com. [6-30]
FEATURE SEEKING LARGE CAST
Casting M/F, all ages, all types, non-union, no pay for Open Door. Shooting begins in August (5 days). Seeking: Trent Mallock: 20s-30s, Caucasian, wealthy, arrogant, kind but easily angered; Kassidy: Female, early-mid teens, Caucasian, a lively city girl who is now withdrawn and unhappy with the suburbs; Allesandra: 20s-30s, widowed, mixed heritage, very pretty and practical, assertive but unassuming; Character Actors/Actresses: all types and ages to play various neighbors. Email your headshots and resumes to: talent@penlightfilms.com [7-2]
INDY FEATURE NEEDS SAG ACTORS
Casting M/F, 20s-50s, SAG, pay, for A House Divided. Two brothers who are driven apart by envy when one inherits a multimillion dollar fortune from a mysterious family friend, while the other is left in the cold. A major independent feature film that will be shot on location in and around Chicago in August-September. Seeking: Max Lyons: 26, White, dark, handsome, brooding intellectual, must have dark hair or be willing to dye hair dark; Ben Lyons: 22, White, tall, blonde, easygoing, athletic charmer. Foil and complement to his brother, must have blonde hair or be willing to dye hair blonde; Helene Lyons: 50, White, attractive, quiet, and lonely housewife; Greg Lyons: 55, White, patriarch of the Lyons family, big genial, American success story, always knows best, conservative and masculine; Emma: 23, White, girl next door, sweet and innocent ingénue former tomboy now grown up. Maria: 20's, Hispanic, beautiful, quiet, strangely perceptive live-in maid. Compensation: SAG scale rates, including benefits/fringes and per diems. Submit H/R to: ahousedividedmovie@yahoo.com. [6-30]
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Just Dancers
The quality of a person's life
is in direct proportion to their commitment to excellence,
regardless of their chosen field of endeavor.
-Vince Lombardi
2-3 MATURE MODERN DANCERS!
The Mariana Bekerman Dance Company, a six-year old modern dance company, is seeking 2-3 experienced and mature modern dancers (male or female) for their summer/ fall performance season. Rehearsals begin immediately and are Mondays and Wednesday nights in Manhattan from 6:30pm-9pm. This is a commitment that will continue into mid-late October with possibility for future performance opportunities with the Company. Only serious dancers are sought. Ability to improvise is a plus. Audition by appt. only. Two of the three dancers are for immediate replacements, one as an understudy for the piece. For further info on the company, go to www.mbdancecompany.com. No pay for rehearsals, pay for culminating performances. Call Mariana at 917.209.9480 to set up an audition. [6-09]
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MODELS/PROMO
Commitment unlocks the doors of imagination,
allows vision, and gives us the "right stuff"
to turn our dreams into reality.
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James Womack
In case you missed the last issue, there may be some auditions still worth pursuing at www.truonline.org/AUpdate0706.htm
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REACHING OUT
Go for the moon. If you don't get it, you'll still be heading for a star.
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Willis Reed
NEW! GOSPEL BLUES SINGERS - EUROPEAN TOUR
Casting M/F, all ages, strong gospel singers, non-union. Pay for Queen Esther Marrow and The Harlem Gospel Singers 15th annual European tour. Rehearsals: 10/28, the tour runs 11/12 - the end of March 2007. Atlantic City Auditions: 7/14 (Singers 12 noon to 6 pm) and 7/15 (Singers 12 noon to 6 pm and Musicians 7 to 10 pm). Location: Victory First Presbyterian Church at corner of Pennsylvania and Pacific Ave, Atlantic City (across the street from the Taj Mahal.) Seeking: women and men (vocal ranges soprano to bass) who have a background in Gospel, Blues and R&B. Vocalists should be prepared with sixteen bars each of the following: Traditional Gospel and Blues. May be asked to sing the entire song. We are particularly seeking a singer (any range) who can play harmonica. Bring photo and resume. Also seeking musicians; Drummer, Sax, Bass and Guitar. Pay $600 to $1,100 (negotiable) plus per diem, airfare and hotel. Send tapes, pictures and resumes ASAP to: Dennis Hinson - Casting Director, Sundance Productions, 630 Ninth Avenue, Suite 1102A, New York, NY 10036. d.hinson@sndance.com
NEW! FULL CAST FOR HAIR IN RED BANK NJ
Casting M/F, 18-30, all types, non-union, no pay for Hair. Seeking: 24 energetic performers,18-30, any race/size, Must be singer/actors, strong personalities, comfortable with ad-lib rock vocals and improvisation, and prepared to take part in a positive environment. Production will include nudity. Several roles will be required, while for others it will be optional. Prepare 16 bars of a rock song in the style of HAIR, or a song from the show itself. Be prepared to do some fun movement. Audition: 7/15, 11am-2pm, Phoenix Reh. Center 111 Monmouth St Red Bank, NJ; Performances: Sept 9-17/Count Basie Theatre. Email: anthony@anthonydamato.com
NEW! CASTING DREAMGIRLS FOR NJ THEATRE
Casting M/F, 18-40, Af. American, non-union, no pay. The Hackensack Theatre Company and the Hackensack Cultural Arts Center are holding auditions for their upcoming musical Dreamgirls. Prepare 2 contrasting songs, one of which should be in a Motown style and a dramatic monologue. Performing at the Hackensack Cultural Arts Center 9/15-30. Seeking: Effie White: 18-30: The 'Dreamettes' lead singer. A powerful and soulful voice needed; Deena Jones 18-30, Mezzo-soprano with belt mix: Young, Diana Ross type; Lorelle Robinson: 18-30, Mezzo-soprano with high belt mix: Young, beautiful singer/dancer with attitude and humor; Curtis Taylor, Jr: 20-40, Bari-tenor, Slick, handsome car salesman; James 'Thunder' Early: 20-40, Tenor: Wild, showy, song-and-dance man in the style of James Brown; C.C. White: 18-30, Tenor, young, naive songwriter who is manipulated by Curtis; Marty: 25-45, Baritone: Veteran music agent who guides the early 'Dreams' with integrity; Michelle Morris: 18-30, Mezzo-Soprano: Ensemble: Young, energetic singer/dancers who must be triple threats. Actors of all races welcome. Please submit a headshot and resume to case@hackensacktheatrecompany.com. [6-27]
And in case you missed the last issue, these auditions may still be worth pursuing. Details at www.truonline.org/AUpdate0706.htm:
Casting Male, 30s-50, union-non-union, no pay for Sound Of Music at the Premier Theatre Co. in Lincroft, NJ.
Looking for out going, attractive and hip 20-30 year old Caucasian or Asian male and female to do an informal 10 second on camera spot in Frairfield CT.
Seeking M/F, teens, union/non-union, pay for feature filming in Rochester NY.
Dinner With Friends casting Tom for Deertrees Theatre Festival in Harrison ME.
Casting M/F, 20s-40, good singers, non-union, pay for Johnny Guitar in Waterbury CT.
The Road Company Theatre Group in Williamstown MA is auditioning for Urinetown, non-paying. Auditions 7/17-18.
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Workshops/Classes
Trust yourself. You know more than you think you do.
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Benjamin Spock
Nine tenths of education is encouragement.
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Anatole France
AFFORDABLE ACTING CLASSES
DO NOT LET THEM SEE YOU "ACT"!
Learn from a working Actor ("ED", National Commercials, Dozens of films), Writer & Director (over 28 stage shows & 2 short films). Jagger is also an Independent Casting Director & a Career Consultant (over 6 dozen clients). Class Schedule: Summer Workshop (4 weeks): Sundays, 1-4pm, 7/9, 16, 23, 30 - $125; The Art Of Storytelling (4 weeks): Mondays, 6:30-9:30, 7/10, 17, 24, 31 - $115, Mondays, 6:30-9:30, 8/7, 14, 21, 28 - $115; Acting For Beginners (4 weeks):
Sundays, 12-3pm, 9/10, 17, 24, 10/1 - $115; Comedic Acting (with a show) (5 weeks):
Sundays, 3-6pm, 9/10, 17, 24, 10/1, 8 - $155; Commercial Intensive (1 day):
Sunday, 1-4, 8/20 - $30; Private Coaching: Individual Student, $30/hr; $50/2hr; Two Students, $50/hr. Website: www.JaggerKayeClass.com; Email: JaggerKayeClass@teacher.com; Location: The Producers Club Theaters - 358 W.44th NYC [7-3]
NEW HAMPSHIRE – THE LEDDY CENTER SCHOOL
Leddy Center School is pleased to announce the 2006 summer camp schedule! Half-pint Musical Theater Camp with Jennifer Cardin for children 5-8, 7/31-8/4. in addition, LJ Tufts will be offering private voice lessons on Wednesdays and Thursday and Chris Thurston will be offering private drum lessons on Fridays. For More Information, Go to www.leddycenter.org and Click on Leddy School or Summer Camps or Call 603-679-2781. Leddy Center's Office Hours Are Monday Through Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm. Leddy Center Is a Non-profit New Hampshire Arts & Education Organization
DON'T VEER FROM YOUR CAREER PATH.
Find the way with Jagger Kaye. $30. For beginners and returnees confused about: headshots, whom to mail to & what projects to accept & pursue? Contact JKCasting@aol.com with "CAREER HELP" in the subject line of your E-mail.
ACTORS! NEED AN ACTING CLASS
THAT WILL PROPEL YOUR CAREER FORWARD?
New agent-taught series of classes, with $20 off for TRU readers! As an actor, are you frustrated by: Not being able to secure the audition appointments you know should be yours, not getting callbacks when you go to an audition, not feeling truly comfortable with your audition technique, not feeling truly comfortable with "cold reading" auditions, not finding monologues that suit you and your talents well, not finding monologues that are not already "done to death" by other actors, not finding a teacher who is well-versed in ways of helping you to achieve your career goals, not working with a teacher armed with a wealth of information, knowledge and experiences, willing to reinforce his thoughts and ideas with a veritable trove of anecdotal material, much of it gleaned from his own life and the lives of friends and colleagues? Then you are in luck! Lewis R. Chambers (who founded The Bethel Agency nearly 38 years ago and who has represented actors in all major media) plans a series of 3 or 4 classes during the months ahead. Classes are arranged in blocks of four each, meeting on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday evenings, as well as on Saturday mornings from 10 AM to 1 PM. Evening class hours are flexible -- some will begin at 6:00 or 6:30 PM, while others will, in all probability, begin at 7 PM, ending three hours later. Classes are basically scene study, monologues, audition technique, cold readings and, at times, a bit of improv. Informal meetings follow most classes, enabling students to learn more about the business part of their careers. Classes, of four meetings each, are priced at $180, with a non-refundable deposit of $100 to be paid ten days before the start of any skein of classes and the balance to be paid at the first class. For more detailed information, Mr. Chambers is reachable at 212.864.4510 or at either of two Email addresses: chambers_bethel@yahoo.com or BethelAgcy@aol.com
THEATRE & FILM WORKSHOP, TRU-LY DISCOUNTED!
TRU savings of $45! An on camera performance workshop from the award winning SIMON STUDIO training and production center in NYC and Poughkeepsie. Designed for actors, playwright/screenwriters and directors and producer participants and observers. Group and/or private work with Roger Hendricks Simon (director of James Earl Jones, John Lithgow, Samuel L. Jackson, NY Shakespeare Festival, Yale Rep, London's Royal Court Theatre) and film maker Daniel Simon (NYC Gotham Film Festival director) who demonstrate their unique SIMON STUDIO technique with exercises, monologues and scenes from Shakespeare to contemporary. Theatre and film Industry showcase opportunity with agents, casting directors and producers included. Flexible schedule. Cost: $195. ($150 special for TRU members!) Call 212.841.0204 for information and reservations. www.simonstudio.com
DOWNTOWN CLASSES FORMING FOR PERFORMING!
Come on down to Avenue A (“A” stands for “acting”). Classes are forming for the fall/winter season in Acting & Technique and Improv. A Playwrights & Directors Unit is in the works for Sunday evenings. Actors are welcome to read in these sessions. Melba LaRose, Artistic Director NY Artists Unlimited at Downeast Arts Center, 206 Avenue A. or further information: 212.242.6036 (office), 212.228.2886 (theatre), NYartunltd@aol.com, www.NYartists.org
ACTING AND SENSORY CLASSES WITH SHEILA GRAY
Basic Sensory Exercise; Wednesdays 5pm-7pm $130 per month/ $50 per class, “no audits.” Advanced Scene & Monologue: Wednesdays 7pm-10pm, $150 per month/$50 per class and $30 to audit. (If students wish to do a relaxation they are welcome to arrive early and do so in the studio while the other class is in session.) Structured Improvisation: Thursdays 11:00am-2:00 pm, $150 per month/$50 per class and $30 to audit. All classes must be paid in cash upon arrival, please. Receipts are available upon request. Classes are located at: 353 West 39th St., Rm #304, East of 9th Avenue. *For any additional information, please call my office at 212.787.0491 [10-1]
LOOKING TO BOOST YOUR CAREER?
Are you a beginner when it comes to acting? Are you currently in career limbo? Are you confused about headshots? Are you confused about who to mail to & what projects to accept & pursue? Are you taken back do to lack of experience? I am a working NYC SAG Actor with legit major credits (TV, Film & Stage) & also have directed over 25 successful stage productions. I cast over 40 projects on my own and I have also helped cast hundreds of projects by running the top "scam free" acting/casting group in NYC - groups.yahoo.com/group/NYCCasting I have design skills & can help you in ALL facets of your career. If you are worried about what to do & how much everything cost, I can be a very helpful & affordable solution for your needs. If interested please contact me at JKCasting@aol.com with "CAREER HELP" in the subject. [8-18]
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IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN BECOMING A TRU VOICE SUBSCRIBER,
SEND A CHECK OR MONEY ORDER FOR $10 TO:
THEATER RESOURCES UNLIMITED, 309 WEST 104TH STREET, 1D, NYC, NY 10025.
Please include your name, address, phone number, email, any company affiliations. And a complete list of what you do (act, direct, write, stage manage. produce, design, etc.) so that we can list you in our referral database.
