TV/FILM
If you don't act now while it's fresh in your mind,
it will probably join the list of things you were always going to do
but never quite got around to. Chances are you'll also miss some opportunities.
-Paul Clitheroe
NEW! FUSE LOOKING FOR "SPITTING IMAGE"
Fuse has a new pilot called Spitting Image. We are looking for girls that look, sound, and imitate Gwen Stefani. On Spitting Image we want you to make your own video of Gwen Stefani's songs "I'm just a girl", "Hollaback Girl", and "What you waiting For?" We would love to hear you sing these songs as well as lipsync them. Fuse will come and film you. When singing we would need you to sing them without music background (we will insert it in edit). When lip syncing the songs you can have the music playing in the background. Dance like Gwen in the video as well as coming up with some of your own moves (anything goes when it comes to dancing). Also in the beginning of the video please tell us why you are Gwen Stefani...interview friends, tell us your a big fan, the way you dress, etc...at the end of the video gives us a little acceptance speech because you voted by the viewers as the best Spitting Image of Gwen Stefani...have fun with the videos...film them in your bedroom (preferably), house, yard, etc....we would like to get the video by no later then next week August 29th. Please note, this is not a paying position. If interested call email JT or call email: jtstalent@aol.com, phone: 212-947-6495
NEW! NY GAY ACTORS WANTED
Seeking Africian American Gay Male 30-40, and Africian American or Hispanic transvestite 25-35; for feature film being shot in New Jersey and Brooklyn, NY. Email bio and headshot to reginafilms2004@yahoo.com
NEW! FILM DECEMBER PLANS SEEKS MALE CAST
Non-union film seeks boy and 2 men for upcoming film of a man from the moment his life changed by losing the love of his life, Decanber Plans. Grey: 33, successful businessman, getting over the unexpected love of his life. Christian: 6, a poetic image, the past and future. Old man: 65, a mysterious old man who knows more than he can tell. Contact: zeligthefilmmaker@gmail.com [8/24]
NEW! SEEKING PERSONALITIES FOR A NEW SOUTH ASIAN CHANNEL
A new South Asian television network is seeking exciting, articulate personalities, male and female, between the ages of 18 and 40 to host music video and talk shows, conduct interviews, do voiceovers and become the on-air faces of a new channel on Time-Warner Cable. Requirements: Likable, attractive, well-spoken men and women with charisma who are fluent in English and can also speak either Punjabi or Urdu or both. South Asians -- Pakistanis and Indians, especially Punjabis are our target audience, but anyone possessing the language capabilities and natural talent is welcome to apply. Non-union. Minimal compensation. Excellent opportunity to be seen. To audition in the New York City area please e-mail us with a resume and a recent, clear headshot at svbcasting@gmail.com [8/24]
NEW! M/F EARLY-MID TWENTIES FOR HORROR SHORT
Seeking a male and female both early-mid twenties for unpaid low-budget horror short. Female: 25-30 attractive and vulnerable. Should be able to convey uneasiness which becomes panic and fear. Male: 25-30, Strong, slightly tortured. Starts out friendly end up being menacing. Audition on Saturday, 08/26/06, on the Upper West Side. This is for a two day shoot on 09/02/06 and 09/03/06 (Saturday and Sunday of Labor Day Weekend).The short will be entered into a festival circuit. Actors will receive credit and a copy of the short. E-mail: horrorshort@gmail.com [8/24]
NEW! CASTING JAPANESE ACTOR FOR SOCIALLY INSPIRED FILM
Casting Japanese Male. 35-45, Union-non-union, no pay for iClaude. a short film that explores one man's addictive compulsions towards his newly found electronic device. Director of Photography: Christopher Webb, www.christopherwebbfilms.com
Musical Composer: Terry Walker **five time Emmy award winner. Auditions in NYC: 8/26; Shooting dates: 10/6-14. Seeking: Japanese Business Man: 35-45, Japanese speaking, improve trained, no English dialogue required. Email H/R to: casting@entheosproductions.com [8-20]
NEW! CASTING “ENTOURAGE” INSPIRED SHOW
Casting Male, 28-30, non-union, pay for Wired City. An Entourage-type HD comedy-drama set amongst angst filled ADHD 30-somethings in NYC. Shooting mid-September in NYC. Seeking: Paul: 28-30, under 6ft, struggling writer, Jewish looking, dark hair, good looking, intense, lively, comic sensibility with a dose of self-deprecation. Wired City Casting: email- casting@wiredcity.tv. [8-21]
NEW! TEEN VICTIM CASTING CALL
Casting, M/F, 18-21, non-union, no pay for The Forest Hills. Shooting: 10am-3pm, 8/28 in Glen Cove, Long Island (Nassau County). Must have car. Character's are teenagers who go into woods on in the Fall of 1997 and get murdered. E-mail H/R to: ScottMySpace@yahoo.com, ZBmann@aol.com. Scott Goldberg, www.ScottGoldbergFilms.com. [8-20]
NEW! ACTRESS, 20S, FOR LEAD FILM ROLE
Casting Female, 20s, non-union, no pay for AWalk In the Woods. A fragmented tale about a young woman's attempt-reconnect-the past, Shooting in NJ 9/3, 9/9-10. Email H/R to: A_Walk_In_The_Woods_Film@hotmail.com. Or, call 609.870.4635. [8-20]
NEW! LOW BUDGET FEATURE
Casting M/F, Af. Amer. and Caucasian, non-union, no pay for Big Black Good Man. An adaptation of a Richard Wright short story of the same name which was published in Eight Men, 1960. We are not talking about the fear of a new place or a transition in life, but the fears associated with an unrecognized prejudice. Seeking: Olaf Jenson:Caucasian, 45-65, 5'6"-5'8", small stature, ordinary man; Jim (Big Black Good Man): African Am, 25-40, 6'0" - 6'3", 220lbs. muscular or big size. Dark skinned (the darker, the better); Lena: Caucasian, 25-35, Big and Sexy. 5'8"-5'10". Weight: 150lbs-200lbs. Burlesque-type. Mail: Big Black Good Man, PO Box 23576, Brooklyn NY 11202-3576. [8-20]
NEW! CASTING STUDENT FILM
Casting 2 Men, 18-25, non-union, no pay for Student film. Shoots: 9/8-11, NYC. Seeking: Steve: 18-20, average height, average build, white, clean cut youthful look; Jake: 21-25, average height, stocky build, white, scruffy and grungy look; Dave: 25-35, tall, very muscular, Intimidating look. Please send H/R to: spindleproductions@yahoo.com. [8-20]
NEW! CASTING DARK HAIRED ACTRESS 20S
Casting Female, 20s, non-union, no pay for short film. Two scholarly students find traces of studies done by students from the past that reveal the supposed secrets of the chaotic universe. Seeking: Amanda: 20s, dark haired-intriguingly attractive, slender, plain faced but intense eyes-perhaps an oddball personality. Shooting: 9/4, 10, 11, 18, 23. Email: mosespa810@gmail.com. [8-21]
NEW! SEEKING VIDEO JOCKEY FOR MUSIC INTERVIEWS
Casting M/F, 20s, non-union, no pay to be an music interviewer. Type of music is Brit Pop/Alternative Rock. Interview bands in a most casual setting, interviews are 10-30 minutes maximum. This will be on location in NYC/Boston or Philadelphia depending on the band and phone interviews when physical contact isn't practical. Think Mtv, Mtv2, Fuse and even TRL Think au natural, going with the flow and music geeks are welcome (CMJ + SXSW.) Send reels or info on links-your reels to: Alex Michael Zand, Skips TV, 23-30 Broadway, Apt. 4C, Astoria, NY 11106. [8-21]
NEW! TEENAGE GIRL WITH FOUL MOUTH FOR FEATURE
Casting M/F, 18-30s, Teen girl, 14-19, non-union, no pay for feature film. Actress: 18-25,trendy upperclass Manhattan woman. She's very attractive but also very stuck-up; Actor: 20s-30s, Muscular bad-boy type, women find him sexy. Actress: 14-19, Foul-mouthed teen upsetting customers in a restaurant. Must be believable as a 9th or 10th grade HS student. Email: ratheruggedman516@yahoo.com. [8-22]
NEW! SCOTTISH RUGBY PLAYERS
Casting Men, 20-28, non-union, no pay for indy feature. Seeking: Men: 20-28, Scottish, Rugby players, Specifically interested in fly-half/back skills. Will also consider former forwards. Must be physically fit. Please send resume, summary of rugby experience and headshots (or other photos)- adekin@sbcglobal.net. [8-22]
NEW! CASTING TRAILER FOR PILOT
Casting M/F, Caucasian, non-union, no pay for pilot trailer. A group of artists who are unsure about their places in the world find dysfunctional solace in communal living. Will be aired on a new cable channel in late Fall. Actors must be able-provide transportation-and from shoot. Actors with drawing and painting skills are especially encouraged- submit. Seeking: Madelyn, 22, Under 5'4', fair hair and skin. Interesting beauty; Davis: 35, fair haired guy with an unkempt, short beard and slightly thinning hair, originally from Georgia and doesn’t like NY, eccentric, smart, and superstitious; Leonard: 65, from Maine, in good shape, extremely pale; Bill: 32, an attractive, yet shy character, native New Yorker, reserved, and wants-do the right thing; Michael: 22, gay, Attractive, slim, fashionable, from London, down-earth, no nonsense type of guy. Please send H/R to: memoree@gmail.com as attachments. [8-21]
NEW! INDY FILM
Casting 2 Men, non-union, no pay for Clean Break. Three career criminals team up-rob the mob. A hardboiled, crime noir -be shot on DV/scored accordingly. The production is tentatively scheduled for 3 days in late September, early October. Seeking: Sam: Out on parole, and laying low. Raffy: Sam's life-time crime partner. Submit H/R to: Philip Rossi, 377 Walker St., Fairview, NJ 07022. [8-21]
And in case you missed the last issue, there may be some auditions still worth pursuing at www.truonline.org/AUpdate0815.htm
including the following (plus much more):
IS THERE A NURSE IN THE HOUSE?
Mike Lemon Casting is looking for authentic female registered nurses, for a training video. The audition will be @ MikeLemonCasting on Friday 9/1.
TWO YOUNG BLACK MEN FOR FILM!
A short, non-union film, "The 5th Corner." Shoot will take place in mid-September. Auditions will take place on Sat 8/26.
CASTING AN ONLINE EDUCATIONAL VIDEO
Casting M/F, 20s-60s, all ethnicities, non-union, pay for an online educational video for postpartum depression. Shooting 8/30 in NJ.
CASTING CELL PHONE COMMERCIALS
Casting M/F, 18-25, English & Spanish speaking, non-union, pay for several cell phone related TV commercials. Shoots late-August and mid-September.
AFRICAN AMERICAN CAST FOR VIDEO PROJECT
Casting M/F, 20s-40s, non-union pay for Port Huron Project. A series of performance art events based on historic protest speeches. Shooting 9/16 for video installation and DVD.
CASTING ANOTHER BOY FOR SHORT FILM
Casting Female, 18-28 and Boy, 8, non-union, no pay for Flat Love. Shooting in New York, 9/4-18.
FEATURE FILM SEEKS YOUNG BOY
Casting M/F, 20-55, young boy, 4-7, Caucasian, non-union, some pay.
Shooting: 9/10-23.
SHORT PROMO FOR NEW TV SHOW
Casting M/F, 20s, non-union, no pay for Bad Coffee. Auditions: 8/26-27; Filming: 9/23-24.
MULTI ETHNIC CAST FOR FEATURE DRAMA
Casting M/F, 18-45, all ethicities, non-union, no pay for Beyond The Walls. Shooting begins September
CASTING FINANCED INDY SEEKS RUSSIANS
Casting M/F, teens-50s, russian and others, non-union, pay for union/non-union for Indy film. Shooting in NYC in September. Submit H/R to: liftthemovie@gmail.com, or Lift the Movie, 319 Lafayette St. Box 164, NYC 10012. [7-21]
SUNDANCE BOUND FILM SEEKS ALL TYPES
Casting M/F, 20s-50s, all ethnicities, union/non-union, no pay for Why. Submit H/R to: Way Out Productions, Po Box 48, NYC 10009. [7-16]
FEMALE LEAD FOR TV PILOT
Casting Female, 27-35, any ethnicity, union/non-union, no pay for ultra low budget TV pilot. Please send H/R to BKproduction@actorsNY.com. [7-17]
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Just Dancers
You've got to seize the opportunity if it is presented to you.
-Clive Davis
NEW! FEMALE DANCERS MODELS PASSAIC NJ
Casting Female Models, 21+, non-union, pay for a very big event Sunday 8/27 from 11am to 11pm. Seeking: female models: 21 and over maybe younger depending you will be dancing and giving out beer and having a great time with lots of great people you will be getting paid $125.00 for the day/night this event will go down in history. Please email pictures and info only 10 needed or call JT 212.947.6495. [8-23]
But, in case you missed the last issue, there may be some auditions still worth pursuing at www.truonline.org/AUpdate0815.htm
including the following (plus much more):
2006 RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR
Casting Young Girl, Clara, non-union, pay for the Xmas spectacular. Submit to: Beth Rohr, Radio City Christmas Production, 44 West 51st St., NYC 10020.
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MODELS/PROMO
The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.
-Walt Disney
NEW! FEMALE DANCERS MODELS PASSAIC NJ
Casting Female Models, 21+, non-union, pay for a very big event Sunday 8/27 from 11am to 11pm. Seeking: female models: 21 and over maybe younger depending you will be dancing and giving out beer and having a great time with lots of great people you will be getting paid $125.00 for the day/night this event will go down in history Please email pictures and info only 10 needed or call JT 212.947.6495. [8-23]
In case you missed the last issue, there may be some auditions still worth pursuing at www.truonline.org/AUpdate0815.htm
SEEKING BRAND REPRESENTATIVE
Seeking 1 per market to travel to each of the colleges listed below. Training call: 8/24. $250 /event - per campus; $40 /hanging posters - per campus.
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REACHING OUT
You've got to love what you do to really make things happen.
-Philip Green
NEW! MODEL/ACTRESS IN MARYLAND!
Morphiage is looking for a caucasian female actress/model, over 18. There will be approximately 5 photo sessions. Each session will be about 5-6 hours in length. Must be comfortable enduring long hours of special effects make-up. Must commit-the completion of the project. Photos will be used for portfolio, website and advertising for Morphiage. Dates of shoots are not scheduled yet. Will be working-schedule-the convenience of all parties involved. No pay at this time but will provide food and copies of photos for model's portfolio or comp card. Mail headshots and/or comp cards to: Morphiage c/o 15003 Cherrywood Drive, Laurel, MD 20707. For more information please email morphiage@yahoo.com [8-19]
NEW! MURDER MYSTERY IN MANHASSET
Casting Hispanic actress, 20-40, non-union, pay for Let's Kill The Boss. Interactive Murder Mystery that performs regularly on Long Island Saturday night performance, occasional weeknights. Seeking: Fiery Hispanic woman, 20-40, Improvisational and comedic experience helpful. Submit H/R to: Mystery Café, 390 Plandome Road Suite 200, Manhasset, NY 11030. [8-21]
NEW! FIRST STATE CHILDREN'S THEATER, DELAWARE
Casting 2 females, 6 males, non-union, pay for Robert Louis Stevenson's, Treasure Island Auditions 8/28-29 in Wilmington, DE, for Fall 2006 touring production and Delaware premiere of.Tour runs: 10/16-11/19. Please send H/R by 8/25 to: First State Children's Theater, c/o Michael Boudewyns, P.O. Box 5714, Newark, DE 19714. For more info: 302.545.1114. Visit: www.fsctheater.com. [8-20]
NEW! OPEN AUDITIONS-GERMANTOWN, PA
Casting 3 men and 3 women, non-union, no pay forIncorruptible, a dark comedy about the Dark Ages. Auditions: 9/6-7, 7:30, at The First United Methodist Church of Germantown, 6023 Germantown Ave. (between Walnut Lane and High St.) Complete plot and character descriptions at www.thedramagroup.org. Cold readings from the script. Email info@thedramagroup.org or call 215.844.0724. [8-20]
NEW! ROMEO AND JULIET IN ALLENTOWN, PA
Casting 4 Men, teens-20s, non-union, no pay for Shakespeare's R&J. Auditions/Callbacks: 9/3. Performance: 11/06. Send H/R to: omicrontheatreproject@yahoo.com or Attn: JC Lee Artistic Director, The Omicron Theatre Project The Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Performing Arts 675 E Broad St. Bethlehem, PA 18018. Go to:www.geocities.com/omicrontheatreproject. [8-20]
NEW! STRAND THEATER IN LAKEWOOD NJ
CastingMale, actor/dancer, 20s, non-union, no pay for The Full Monty. Seeking: Keno: The Chippendale Dancer, great physique, moves/dances and acts well. Performances: 9/29, 30, 10/1-8. Email H/R to: gloopdog@msn.com. [8-20]
NEW! PAJAMAS IN PENN.
Casting M/F, 16+, non-union, no pay for ThePajama Game. Upper Dublin Players, Fort Washington, PA. Auditions: 9/11-12, 7pm. Performance: 12/1-6. More info: visit www.udplayers.org or call 215.740.6126. [8-20]
NEW! THE GIN GAME IN DELAWARE.
Casting M/F, 50s-60s, non-union, no pay for The Gin Game. Auditions 9/25 & 27, 7pm at Chapel Street Theater, 27 north Chapel St., Newark, DE 19711. Sides will be provided. Performances: 1/12-27. Call: 302.368.2041 or email us at csp_email@comcast.net. [8-20]
NEW! SINGER/ACTOR IN PHILLY AREA!
Doug Anderson needs dynamic singer/actor for a new two-man show, 10/6-7 at Society Hill Playhouse. Great exposure, hilarious material, a great showcase for a great singer/actor in his twenties. See the breakdown at dougandersonproductions.com [8-18]
NEW! WALT WHITMAN IN BRYN MAWR!
Seeking Male actor, 30-50-play Walt Whitman in Of One's Self I Sing. a one man show as told through the memoirs and poems of America's pioneer poet, spanning the last 40 years of his life. Auditions by appointment. Please submit H/R electronically to: Tim Martin, Producing Director Beacon Theatre Company, Bryn Mawr: beacontheatreco@gmail.com [8-16]
NEW! CASTING IN CAMDEN!
STAGES at Camden County College announces its Fall 2006 Season auditions. Actors will be seen on 9/5 from 7pm-10pm at the CCC Blackwood NJ Campus in the Little Theatre - Lincoln Hall. Productions: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow (10/19-21), some local touring as well - more information provided at auditions); The Miracle Worker (12/1-9 ). Only those actors interested in a rigorous rehearsal and performance experience are encouraged-apply. If interested please prepare a brief contemporary monologue or read from provided sides. NON-AEA. No pay. For more info please contact Prof Sokoloff at Msokoloff@camdencc.edu [8-16]
NEW! OPEN CALL FOR MODERN MILLIE IN WESTCHESTER
Casting M/F, non-union, no pay, for Westchester Premiere of Thoroughly Modern Millie. Spotlight Theatre Company. Auditions: 9/7, 8-10pm and 9/9, 11am-3pm. Callbacks: 9/7, 12-3pm at the theatre, 1949 East Main St. off Rte 6 in Mohegan Lake (a cab ride from Peekskill station). All roles are open. For additional info go to www.stpny.com or call 845.526.3461 for an audition appointment. [8-21]
But, in case you missed the last issue, check out www.truonline.org/AUpdate0815.htm:
OPEN CALL FORMOUSETRAP IN CLIFTON, NJ
Casting M/F, 20s-50s, non-union, no pay for The Mousetrap. Seeking: Males/Females: 25-50. Audition: 8/27, 5-8pm and 8/28-29,7-9pm at Action Theatre Conservatory. Callbacks: 8/30; Runs: 10/20-29
AEA SHOWCASE IN WATERBURY CT
Casting Male, 30s-40s, title role, non-union, pay for Johnny Guitar, The Musical. Aud: 8/28; Runs: 9/30-10/22; $395/Week + Housing.
AEA SHOW IN AUBURN, NY
Casting Man, 30s-40, Strong singer, Equity, pay for My Way. At the Merry-Go-Round Playhouse, Auburn, NY. Submit H/R to: Merry-Go-Round Playhouse, 17 William St., 2nd Fl., Auburn, NY 13021 [7-28]
TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL MOHEGAN LAKE, NY
Casting M/F, 20s-70s, non-union, no pay for YCP TheaterWorks, The Trip To Bountiful by Horton Foote. Auditions: 9/5 & 6 at 7:30 p.m. at the Van Cortlandtville School Theater, Route 6, Mohegan Lake. For further information call the director at 914-528-4145 or via e-mail: ycptw@bestweb.net.
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Workshops/Classes
You have to [be] 100 percent sure.
You have to take action; You can't hesitate or hedge your bets.
Anything less will condemn your efforts to failure.
-Andrew Grove
NEW! ADVANCED ACTING WORKSHOP
Slava Stepnov, Artistic Director of Steps Theatre, is a graduate of the Russian Academy of the Dramatic Arts (GITIS), and has been working for the theatre for over 25 years as the director, actor and playwright. His directing credits include works of Chekhov, Shakespeare, Pirandello, Byron, Albee and others. He has worked in theatres in Russia, Georgia, Peru, the United States. Slava Stepnov came to the United State as a guest teacher and director at the Actors Theatre of Louisville, KY. In 1997 he moved to New York and founded a multicultural production company "Steps".Slava will be holding advanced acting workshops based on the Stanislavski system, using scenes from Chekov’s plays, from September 20th to October 12th at Wednesdays, Thursdays, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM at The Philip ColtoffCenter, 219 Sullivan Street, New York, NY 10012. Price: $30.00 per session. Students with various cultural backgrounds are welcome! Number of participants is limited. Please, send your resume to steps_theatre@yahoo.com. For more information visit our website - www.stepstheatre.com or call 212-841-5454. There is also possible participation in “Steps” productions.
STUDY MEISNER IN MIDTOWN (SAVINGS FOR TRU)
Be truth and fullness in your work... come study at The Matthew Corozine Studio Theatre; now in our new home -- a 40 seat theatre in heart of times square. Ongoing classes rooted in the Meisner Technique...experience "the reality of doing" and finding the truth in your work. TRU members get a discount for the first month of classes! Call Matt for discount details: 212.592.4138 or visit www.matthewcorozinestudio.com to set up an interview today.
ACTING COACH, TRU DISCOUNT!
Jill Dalton is a professional actor/writer with over 20 years experience. Including parts on Law and Order, Law and Order: Criminal Intent, Saturday Night Live, All My Children, As the World Turns to name a few as well as regional theatre parts and recently returned from a successful run of her solo play, My Life in the Trenches at the Kitchen Theatre. I have a large apartment on the upper west side which is perfect for coaching. My fee is $50 per hour but for TRU only $40. Call 212.721.2866 or email me @ JuliaDalton@verizon.net. [7-22]
PRIVATE ONE HOUR COACHING SESSIONS
Special 10% discount for all TRU members. Great way to keep sharp over the busy summer months! Study with Roger Hendricks Simon, Director and Coach for: John Lithgow, John Travolta, James Earl Jones, Samuel L. Jackson, James Woods, Yale Repertory, NY Shakespeare Festival, London's Royal Court Theatre. Register now!
And as always, our group professional lab sessions continue with on-camera, scenes, monologues, Shakespeare, and more with actors, singers, writers, directors and producers working together! Please contact ASAP for an audition and interview! RSVP with Roger by calling 212.841.0204 or 917.776.9209. want to know more about him? Visit www.simonstudio.com Or email rhsstudio@hotmail.com
FALL 06 CLASSES WITH THE SPOON, TRU DISCOUNT: 15% OFF
Nicu's Spoon presents Auditioning in New York-How to Get the Work! This four part seminar deals with auditioning for both Stage and Film in New York and is meant for new graduates, those new to NYC, or those tired of not getting cast. 10/7-8 and 10/14-15: Saturdays and Sundays, 4:30-6pm. Part 1: The Audition: Covers Preparation, Presentation and Performance. What should you do, say and wear? What's wrong with that headshot and resume? What gets you noticed and can get you at least a callback? How can you relax and just be yourself - and get the part? Part 2: Monologues: What works for you and what doesn't? How to find the best monologues for your audition. How to freshen up an old audition piece. How to have a classy audition by tying two monologues together in an audition. Part 3: The Cold Reading: How to learn to be a good cold reader. How to make immediate choices that work in an audition. How to not keep your head in the script during a cold read. How to not panic if you have no time to prep before a cold read. Part 4: Headshots & Resumes: What works and what doesn't? How to make your resume more professional without lying and embellishing it. Does your headshot work for you or against you? This includes a personal analysis of your headshot and resume. Taught by Artistic Director of Nicu's Spoon. $100 (class limited to 10) Oct 2006. TRU DISCOUNT: 15% OFF. To get information and to Pre-Register e-mail info@spoontheater.org [6-23]
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: 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]
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]
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