FILM/TV
A movie camera is like having someone you have a crush on
watching you from afar - you pretend it's not there.
~Daryl Hannah
NEW! JAPANESE/KOREAN ACTRESS– PAID ROLE!
Casting Japanese/Korean Actress, 18-28, non-union, pay for short film. A girl traveling to NYC for New Year's Eve faces unexpected encounters -- will her expectations of the Big Apple survive? The movie is in English, but talent must be able to speak their native language. All production in and around NYC. Pay $100 for a full day, $50 for half a day (less than 6 hrs.) H/R and contact info to violanova@yahoo. com. [12/076]
NEW! TIPPECANOE AND TODDLER TOO!
Open audition for M/F, 30-55, 1 Toddler, non-union, no pay for a small, comedy short. Shooting on the Upper West Side in the next week and a half. Also seeking: Male: 40-55; Female: 30-40; Toddler: 20-36 months (1/2 hour shooting time at most.) H/R to: bll2105@columbia.edu. [12-6]
NEW! DO YOU LOVE NEW YORK? (WHAT, YOU GONNA SAY NO?!)
Feature film is casting M/F, all types, 18-40s, non-union, no pay for Around. Shot in and around NYC in late August thru early Fall 2007. The film is about the city, a love letter to all those who live and fight to be in it. Seeking: Saul Bowen: 50's, African American, a gruff, homeless street vendor, wise and tough, slightly cynical; Doyle Simms: 18-23, tall, scruffy, average male; quick witted, determined, naturally comedic and charismatic; range of emotion; Allyson Lodeir: 20's, beautiful Caucasian, full of energy, a struggling artist. Also all types of New Yorkers: Middle-Eastern, Israeli, Palestinian, Chinese Men: late 20's-40's, speaking Mandarin a plus. Email: wanderingcutfilms@hotmail.com
NEW! FEATURE FILM NEEDS CHINESE ACTRESS
Feature film is casting a Chinese woman, non-union, no pay. Seeking: Natalie: 50s, Wife of a wealthy Broadway producer. Energetic, eccentric. One to two day shoot. Manhattan. Late February, early March. H/R to superhaiko@hotmail.com
NEW! BRRRR! KEEP WARM WHILE FILMING COLD IN NJ
Fairleigh Dickinson University student is casting M/F 19-29, all ethnicities, non-union, no pay for Cold. Filming in and around Madison, NJ in January. Seeking: Bryce: 19-29, Wanderer, restless, guilt ridden, angry; Willie: 19-29, mentally slow, kind hearted, a follower; Casey: 19-23, unlucky victim, desperate; Cindy: caring and helpful wife; DP: experience w/ Panasonic DVX 100; Boom Operator; Grip. Auditions on 12/16, 12-3pm at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Dreyfuss Center, 285 Madison Ave. H/R by 12/16 to Fairleigh Dickinson University Visual and Performing Arts Department, M-DB0-01,285 Madison Ave. NJ 07940 Attn: prepare to cold read. Electronic Submissions: cringle675@yahoo.com.
NEW! D'YOU DO KUNG FU? EPIC!
Casting Martial artists and Asian-American actors, M/F, non-union, no pay for A Belly Full Of Anger. Color kung fu epic feature with a 70s look. Deadpan homage to drive-in flix. Weirder than you could possibly imagine. Send H/R to: Terminal Pictures Inc, 17 North Longview, Howell NJ 07731 or terminalpicturesinc@yahoo.com.
NEW! PILOT SHOW FOLLOWS “REAL” FRESHMAN NYU!
Film students casting M/F, 18-22, non-union, no pay. Series to be aired indie on the internet, entered in NY TV Festival. Five college freshmen get filmed for reality TV. (Undeclared meets The Office!) Seeking: Rachel: 18-22, Shy, sweet CT pushover ; Dean: 18-22, Alabaman, Beer pong and "babes" are his fave things; Lauren: 18-22, Nice, loyal to friends, doesn't shy from conflict. H/R to HaydenHallTV@gmail.com
NEW! HELP STUDENTS BECOME DIRECTORS!
The Art Institute of NYC is casting actors for the Winter semester (January through March) to participate in the 'Directing the Actor' class to work with student directors directing scenes and shooting short films. The Class meets in Tribeca on Friday afternoons from 1-5pm for 11 weeks beginning 1/13. Not essential to attend every class. H/R to: Prof. R. Sohnen, Video Production, Art Institute Of NYC, 11 Beach Street, NYC 10013.
NEW! THIS FILM HAS A ROLE FOR EVERYONE! SERIOUSLY! Hofstra University is casting M/F, all ages, types, non-union, no pay for film. Seeking: Female Roles: 18-30, Mrs. Claus, Ditzy Nurse, Over-Protective Mother, 50, Witty Cutesy, 20s, Hysterical Italian Woman, Sorority Queen, Doctor, Jeanine Garaffolo Type, Yuppie, 27, Sexy Witch, 25, Various Moms, 40-55; Male Roles: Leading Men, 18-35; Santa Claus, Evil Corporate Honchos, Gruff Biker Type, 20s, Muscular Goons, College Slackers, Super Geeks, 20s, Jack Black Type, Indian/Pakistani Kid, 18, Indian/Pakistani Father, Teen Kid, Drug Dealing Slacker, Teen Druggies, 15-18, Scientist 50. H/R to: Hofstracasting@ mac.com.
NEW! BRISTOL MYERS SQUIBB NEEDS MEN
Commercial casting Men, all ages, taking Bristol Myers Squibb medication, SAG, pay. For a series of commercials directed by Oscar Nominated Director Bennett Miller. Seeking: Male: Bi-Polar and takes (or has taken) Abilify; Man With General Anxiety/Depression: Must Use Emsam; Male with General Anxiety or Depression and uses (or has used) Emsam Patch; Man With Cardiovascular Disease: takes (or has taken) Avapro, Avalide, Monopril, Coumadin, Plavix, and Pravachol. You MUST mark in the notes section which medication you have taken or are taking currently. Please note in your submission where you are locatedand email to cambria.hankin@ gmail.com with description of condition. [12-1]
NEW! CURMUDGEONS FOR NET SPOT – PAY CURES GROUCHINESS! Casting 1 Male, 50-60, non-union, pay for internet spot called Flying Rats. Rate $100
White male CURMUDGEON of possibly of Latin decent, some scruffy facial hair, not overweight, but not fit, either. Email: witten@rebirthfilms.com. [12-1]
NEW! DON’T SLEEP THROUGH THIS ONE!
Award-Winning filmmaker is casting M/F, 18-50, child, 10-12, non-union, no pay for short film United We Sleep. Scheduled to shoot in Nassau, Long Island, January. A father and a daughter experience a terrorist attack on the United States over the radio, seeking refuge in their home. Auditions Mid-December, New York City. Seeking: Amanda Brown: 19-23, Caucasian, must cry on cue; "T" Team: 24-50, army of men, assertive, in shape; Innocent male Victim: 20-40, Korean; Kid: 10-12. E-mail H/R to: UnitedWeSleep@ yahoo.com. [12-3]
NEW! 3 COLLEGE BOYS BEHAVING BADLY IN FILM (NO, NOT BORAT!)
3 men, 18-22, Caucasian, non-union, no pay. This short is a drama/thriller that explores the nature of coincidences and their meaning on everyday life. Seeking: Ben: 18-22, Caucasian, easy-going; Sam: 18-22, Caucasian, good guy, irresponsible with his body and personal health; Mark: 18-22, Caucasian, laid back and calm. Submissions: Nick Snow at nicksnow@hotmail.com. [12-3]
NEW! BE CAMERA SHY (BUT JUST AT FIRST)!
SVA short film casting M/F, 20s-30s, union/non-union, no pay. Shoot in mid-January. A model and a photographer meet in the laundry room of an apartment building. Seeking: Female Model: 18-20s, Shy/innocent in the onset, develops into a dominating sexual role as the scene develops. Comfortable with sexuality, though no nudity. Dark hair preferred; Male Photographer: 20s-30s, Starving-artist-attractive. Aggressive. Confident. Submit to: Email: svaprojectcasting@ gmail.com. [12-3]
NEW! ACT IN TEARFUL SHORT - SWEET!
Student Film is casting M/F, 21-50, Caucasian, Non-Union, no pay for Sugar Your Teardrops. A young girl talks to bugs and imaginary friends. Seeking: Jacob: Caucasian, 21-26, hip, sarcastic, intense, laid back guy with personality; Mona: Caucasian, 41-50, soft spoken, proper, a little strange. Mail Submissions To: Sugar Your Teardrops, 73 Cornell Ave. apt 2A, Yonkers NY 10705. [12-3]
NEW! DIVORCE IS BAD, THIS IS WHY
Columbia student is casting M/F, 30s-40s, non-union, no pay for The Winter Father. A newly divorced man tries to reconnect with his daughter while trying to come to terms with life as a single man. Seeking: Pete: 30s-40s, Divorced, perpetual teenager, part-time radio DJ, lost soul. Ellen: 30s-40s. Divorced, responsible mom, vulnerable, pretty, sad; Maryann: 40s, Physically active, chatty, warm. Email: thewinterfather@ gmail.com. [12-3]
NEW! VIRGIN MARY – BETTER THAN MS. HARDWICKE’S!
Base Productions is casting M/F, 19-50, non-union, no pay for Virgin Mary. Shooting in NY mid-January. Seeking: Caroline: 40s, aging trophy wife, a mountain of ambition hidden under a big blonde wig; Jerilynn: 30s, Smoker, attractive, White trash, but charming; Milt: 50s, Big eyes, big teeth, big personality, a televangelist oozing overbearing charm; Sara: 40s, Brunette. Plump, plain. Kind and nurturing; Fish: 19, Blond, attractive in a geek-next-door sort of way. Kind eyes; Bill: 40s, Short, chubby, quiet eternal sidekick; Mark: 40s, Slim, sleazy network executive. Tailored suit, saccharine smile. Please submit H/R to: Y Base Management, 244 Fifth Avenue, Suite E227, NYC, 10001. [12-3]
And in case you missed the last issue, there may be some auditions still worth pursuing at www.truonline.org/AUpdate1130.htm including the following (plus more)
SAG ACTORS – GET REGISTERED!
In preparation for new incoming projects, Grant Wilfley Casting will hold open registration to update their files Wednesdays and Fridays NOW-2/2/2007. [11-30]
IT GIRL FOR MUSIC VIDEO! ARE YOU IT?
Award-winning production company is seeking a female lead, non-union, for a new music video for a star-bound female fronted pop/electronic group. No pay. [11-30]
THIRTEEN IS YOUR LUCKY NUMBER!
Thirteen/WNET, New York City's Flagship PBS television station is casting Asian, Hispanic, and Black actors, M/F, for a dark comic Station ID spot. [11-30]
HUNTING FOR ACTORS ACTORS FOR SHORT AT HUNTER!
Casting M/F for Profile 311, a Hunter College short film based on the true story of a person deemed suspicious by a 311 caller. [11-30]
SAY “INDIA!” SOUTHEAST ACTION ACTORS FOR FEATURE!
Sylvia Fay/Lee Genick & Associates Casting are looking for actors, M/F, to portray Southeast Asians in the feature film Accidental Husband, shooting in NYC. [11-30]
TAKE A CHANCE ON CHANCERS AUTHOR – FOR PAY!
Third Factory is casting a series of non-union comedic shorts co-created by Frederik Carlstr and acclaimed novelist (The Chancers) Damian Lanigan. Some pay. [11-30]
JOHNNY DEPP TO GO TO COURT!
New Court TV show is auditioning a Johnny Depp (male) look alike, non-union, pay for Court TV pilot. One day, non-speaking, sometime between 12/11-17.
H/R and availability to hunterangj@yahoo.com [11-29]
KOREAN & JAPANESE ACTORS -- PERIOD!
Columbia University MFA is casting M/F, 20s-50, Union & Non-Union, no pay
for WWII period short film, shooting in January. [11-29]
THE OPEN ROAD - WITH PAY!
Weekly serial production for online broadcast is casting M/F, 35-45, non-union, pay.
Travel required. Salary when steady production begins (summer). [11-29]
BEER COMMERCIAL NEEDS GORGEOUS LADY!
A holiday themed Miller Lite spec spot is casting 1F, 20s, non-union, no pay.
BOY AND GIRL AND MAN AND WOMAN AND ACTION
NYU casting 1M/1F, 1Boy/1girl, non-union, no pay for short Knock, Knock. [11-29]
COLUMBIA SHORT NEEDS DREAMER AND TIME BOMB
M/F, 30s-40s, non-union, no pay for Columbia short Montauk, The End.[11-30]
FATHER SEEKS REVENGE IN SHORT FILM
Brooklyn College is casting for 1 man, 40s, non-union, no pay for Short Film. [11-30]
CHINESE ACTRESS, 50s, FOR FEATURE FILM
Casting Chinese female, 50s non-union, no pay forAnnette and Her. [11-30]
FEATURE HORROR HAS CREEPY ROLES FOR EVERYONE!
Established Production Company casting M/F, 20-75, 2 girls, 5-13,
non-union, no pay for Pinkeye. [11-30]
MAN NEEDED FOR LONG TERM COMMITMENT-HAHAHAHA!
Non-SAG serial production seeking: White male: 35-45, 5'7" - 6'5", 150 - 250 lbs, willing to travel often, long term commitment to production (12-18 months.) [11-27]
DOG CHASES MAN CHASES GIRL NEXT DOOR!
Thesis film needs 1M/1F, non-union, no pay for short comedy. [11-27]
STUDENT FILM NEEDS MALE TO PLAY HOMELESS MAN
City College Graduate Film department, non-union, no pay needs 1 Man: 40s-50s, bearded/growing one for a film project. [11-27]
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Just Dancers
She comes—the spirit of the dance!
And but for those large, eloquent eyes,
Where passion speaks in every glance,
She ’d seem a wanderer from the skies.
~Frances Sargent Osgood
No new listings this week, but, in case you missed the last issue, there may be some listings still worth pursuing at www.truonline.org/AUpdate1130.htm
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MODELS/PROMO
O latest born and loveliest vision far
Of all Olympus’ faded hierarchy!
~John Keats
NEW! MALE MODELS - SNAZZY IN SPECS!
Male models for Print job $800. Looking for male models early 40s
for a 6 hour print job this Monday (12/11).
With glasses is a plus. Also, blonde, male 30s, fashion type. Pics/contact info to
BKProduction@actorNY.com ASAP.
No new listings this week, but, in case you missed the last issue, listings still worth pursuing at www.truonline.org/AUpdate1130.htm include the following... and more
FEMALE AND MALE MODELS – POSSIBLE PAY!
Looking for 6 female and 4 male models for a May fashion event. Pay commeasurate with experience. Wardrobe, jewelry, makeup, hair will be provided. [11-30]
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REACHING OUT
NEW! A CAPITOL IDEA – UMD FILM IN MD, DC!
Independent film series is auditioning. Shoot will be in the College Park/DC area beginning in January. This project will rely heavily on improvisation. Auditions Saturday 12/9, 12-4pm at the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center in the Theatre Dept. at the University of Maryland, College Park. Actors will be asked to familiarize themselves with a brief character and scenario description, and then improvise a scene with another actor. We are seeking, energetic actors who can play college students. No pay, but everyone gets credit & copies. Want to work behind the camera? Please show up, too! Contact Sean Sinclair at (443) 904-4796 or via email at sinclaso@umd.edu if you need any additional information, or if you’re interested in auditioning but have a conflict.
NEW! POOR YORICK, WE DIG YOU!
Casting M/F for a website video shoot, to be shot daytime 12/16. It is styled after old movie posters. Parts: Grave digger-male; elder Damsel in distress-female; 20s-30s News Photographers-male/female. All roles silent, 4 hours studio time total. No pay, but food is provided. More info about us is at www.reotch.com H/R only to sgaroian@gmail.com
NEW! TIME TO AUDITION FOR RAGTIME!
STAGES at Camden County College is casting spring production of Ragtime. Non-union, M/F, no pay. Open auditions 1/24, 7-10pm, Blackwood NJ campus of CCC in Lincoln Hall. Runs 4/27th-5/5. Seeking strong singers, dancers and actors including a child actor for the role of Edgar. Please note the role of Tateh has been cast. Please prepare 16 bars of a Broadway standard (must bring sheet music) and a brief contemporary monologue. Actors and dancers not interested in singing roles will be asked to sing simple scales. For further information please email msokoloff@camdencc.edu.
NEW! MAKE HISTORY IN PHILLY!
Once Upon A Nation, produced by Historic Philadelphia, Inc., seeks adult actors of all ages and ethnic backgrounds to work as Storytellers, Colonial Personas, Tour Actors, Colonial Crafters & Musicians, M/F for our many outdoor summer programs in the historic district. Part and Full-time paid jobs, mid-April to Labor Day, 2007. Pay starts at $12/hour, EOE. Candidates will be invited to audition based on how well their experience and skills listed on their resume match the needs of our programs. For more information visit www.onceuponanation.org. H/R to: auditions@onceuponanation.org - or via U.S. mail to Historic Philadelphia, Inc. c/o Independence Living History Center 115 S. Third Street Philadelphia, PA 19106.
NEW! CURIOSER AND CURIOSER – MAD HATTER TEA PARTY!
Eleanor LeRoux is looking to hire a storyteller for a children's party, 2-4pm 12/10. It is an Alice in Wonderland themed tea party for girls age range 3-7, 3-45 mins. It should portray the Hatter's Mad Tea Party chapter of this children's tale. Poetic license encouraged. Props can be furnished. Salary negotiable. Please call 484-557-8700 or 610-660-8610.
NEW! CAN YOU SAY “VAGINA”? REPEATEDLY?
Playcrafters of Skippack are casting The Vagina Monologues by Eve Ensler. Benefit production 3/2-3. Auditions: Sunday 1/7 (6 PM) & Tuesday 1/9 (7 PM) at the theatre (2011 Store Road - Skippack Village). Seek ethnically- & age-diverse (18+) cast of women. Readings from the script. Limited rehearsal schedule. Also needed are male and female volunteers to assist in all aspects of the production. Phone 215-723-5530 or email LShapella@comcast.net Show information http://www.vday.org Directions www.playcrafters.org Non union playhouse
NEW! HUMAN REPRODUCTION, IN SHORT!
Students filming Mommy, Where Do Babies Come From?January-March. Casting: 2 male, 2 female, 20s-early40s, to play parents (one conservative, one liberal of each gender). Boy actor, aged 6-10, girl actor, aged 6-10, Travel and food expenses will be covered. H/R to: Anthony Borzotta at Drexel U., at amb732@drexel.edu or call me at: (513) 403-5110 Script will be sent upon receiving an e-mail.
NEW! KID FOR UNIVERSAL FILM IN PHILLY!
Heery Casting is looking for a 10 year old Caucasian boy to appear in the Universal Films' feature film, Leatherheads starring and directed by George Clooney. No previous acting experience necessary. "BUG" is the waterboy for a football team in the 1920s. A tough, street kid who smokes, drinks and swears - one of the guys. Thin or chubby, funny kid, great character face, right for the Roaring 20s. Shoot is Feb-May in NC & SC. We will be seeing interested boys on 12/9, 11-1, at our offices - 263 North Lawrence St, Phila., PA 19106. Please bring a snapshot that we can keep. Full details are on our website: www.heerycasting.com. No phone calls please.
NEW! MEN WANTED FOR SCREENPLAY READING!
All Dry Productions seeks men under 35, for a table reading of the new screenplay On Campus on 12/13, 6.30pm, at American University. No experience necessary; students are welcome. Please forward interest and/or bios along with contact information to tim_aldrich@hotmail.com
NEW! GET EXAMINED FOR MEDICAL TRAINING – BIG PAY!
Casting Non union/core industrials M/F for medical training videos. Will be used in hospitals, institutions, and higher level training programs for Nurse training. Physical examinations and health assessment from the W.B. Saunders textbooks on Body Systems. Not for Broadcast. Men, women, children. Some adults will need to undergo filmed genital and/or invasive examinations (by real nurses). Note: NO REPEAT AUDITIONS – IF WE’VE SEEN YOU, NO THANKS. Audition : 12/15 in Philadelphia....If booked, all roles are up to a 10 hr day $500-$1000/day and up. Please contact your agent to be submitted for this. They might have already submitted you. Check our website www.philacast.com for ROLE NUMBERS and if you don't have an agent and fit one of the specifications, email H/R AND ROLE NUMBER to: project@philacast.com
NEW! CHARLOTTE’S WEB – GET TANGLED IN NJ!
A community theater in Cinnaminson, NJ, minutes from the Philadelphia area presents Charlotte's Web. Non-union, non-paying. Casting up to 21 M/F performers 8-80. Prior performance experience with puppets will be helpful but not required. The things that are required include a good sense of humor, a willingness to learn, and the need to have fun. Info at www.bcfootlighters.com Bring imagination, a resume, and a 1-2 minute audition piece aimed at children. Audition: 12/10-11, performances in March. Contact director@bcfootlighters.com .
NEW! VOICEOVERS AT TEMPLE U!
I am seeking two actors - 1 M/ 1 F, 25-40 to record voiceovers for an experimental film that has already been shot. Experience at the graduate level or beyond will be helpful, as I do not have a background in directing (I am an artist in my first semester of the FMA grad program) and need performers who respond to non-traditional, conceptual work. I can provide you with meals and a copy of the film for your reel. If you are available this week or weekend please email mjbuffett@gmail.com
NEW! SET SAIL WITH THE SAVOY – FOR PHILLY!
The Savoy Co., Philadelphia is casting the Gilbert & Sullivan operetta HMS Pinafore. The Savoy Company is the oldest amateur theater company in the world dedicated solely to the production of the works of Gilbert and Sullivan. Performances will be held on June 1 & 2, 2007 at Longwood Gardens and on June 15 & 16, 2007 at the Academy of Music. Lead auditions, M/F 12/10 and 12/12; chorus and crew 1/27, all in Center City. For more detailed information and to sign up for an audition, please visit: www.savoy.org and complete the audition request form.
Give to me the life I love, Let the lave go by me,
Give the jolly heaven above And the byway nigh me.
~Robert Louis Stevenson
No new listings this week, but, in case you missed the last issue, there may be listings still worth pursuing at www.truonline.org/AUpdate1130.htm
Workshops/Classes
Take my arms so I might reach you;
Hear my words that I might teach you...
~Paul Simon
PREVENT VOCAL BURNOUT!
FREE WORKSHOP FOR SINGERS & ACTORS!
Learn Simple Techniques for Easier Recovery From Vocal Stress; Vocal Endurance; Protecting Your Vocal Instrument; Increasing Performance Energy; Better Vocal Support Immediately. 12/13, 5-6pm, at Ripley Grier Studios, 520 8th Ave. (X 37th Street) NYC, room 17D (Go to the 16th floor and walk up 1 flight.) Includes; The BreathingRx For Singers System, lifestyle strategies and alternative wellness tips. With Steven Flam - ‘BreathingRx For Singers’ System. With over 29 years of experience teaching, Steven Flam has built a successful practice in New York City educating voice teachers and singers in breath support. Great for Singers with asthma or chronic vocal stress or body tension. Utilizing the new science and techniques for maximum diaphragm development in Breathing Coordination™, ‘BreathingRx For Singers’ System’s purpose is to bring complete clarity to mastering vocal breath support, naturally protecting the voice. For more information go to www.BreathingRxForSingers.com or call 917-734-3944. [11-30]
DO NOT LET THEM SEE YOU ACT!
January classes with Jagger Kaye. Acting For Beginners: $100 for 3 weeks & Comedic Acting: with a show, $160 for 5 weeks.Sundays 12-3pm, 1/28, 2/4, 2/11 at The Producers Club Theaters, 358 W.44th NYC. A course on how to begin as an actor. We will discuss the business of being an actor, Work on scripts. Prepare you to audition & most of all have FUN. Learn from a working Actor ("ED", "THE KNIGHTS OF PROSPERITY", National Commercials, Dozens of films), Writer & Director (over 28 stage shows & 2 short films). Contact: jaggerkayeclass@teacher.com. [11-18]
MAKE THEM LAUGH WITH YOU, NOT AT YOU!
New January classes with Jagger Kaye. Comedic Acting: $160 for 5 weeks of classes that end in a show! Sundays 3-6pm, 1/21, 2/4, 2/11, 2/18. Show: 2/18, 8pm at The Producers Club Theaters, 358 W.44th NYC. Learn the difference between "sketch comedy" (someone falling down) & "comedic acting" (why that person fell down). The difference between SNL & Frasier! Contact: jaggerkayeclass@teacher.com. [11-18]
SIGN UP RIGHT NOW FOR COMMERCIAL INTENSIVE
Were you shut out of the last 7 sold-out intensives? Then sign up now for Jagger’s One Day Commercial Intensive. What is the easiest way to earn your SAG card? Where can earn you thousands of dollars for one day's work? What kind of professional acting jobs are available to newcomers as well as pro's? What kind of professional work is open to unique skills & personalities? 1-day class, 12/10, 1-4pm, $30. Contact me ASAP at: CommercialClass@ aol.com. Info: www.AffordableActingClasses.com. [11-18]
GET STARTED IN COMMERCIAL PRINT WORK!
Interested in Breaking into Commercial Print? $10 off coaching for TRU actors! Commercial print is a great way for actors to make lots of money in an easy, actor-friendly way. Kate Stone can show you how to get started, and help you through the entire process- step by step. Analyzing your place in the commercial print market · clothes for castings and auditions · inventorying your wardrobe- what do you own that you can wear to castings and shoots? · Taking the right photographs for a comp card that works · choosing the right pix for your comp card · effective mailings to commercial print agencies · preparation for agent meetings· organizing and tracking income and invoices. Kate has been a professional print model and actress for over seven years. Recent print clients include Toys ‘R Us, Fisher Price, American Baby Magazine, Weight Watchers Magazine, Arrid Total Deodorant, and Harvey’s Electronics. Commerical print keeps her busy as a “day job” between acting gigs. The first 20 minute consultation is FREE, then $60 sessions are yours for $50 when you mention TRU. Email katewstone@yahoo.com or call 917.531.8523.
INTRODUCTORY SPECIAL ON THE SWEETLAND TECHNIQUE!
TRU welcomes belt voice teacher Tony Richards to NYC, and he responds with a special TRU exclusive offer: book 4 lessons, get 5th FREE. Tony is offering a special $90/lesson introductory rate to new students and will be teaching at the Camelot Building located at 45th & 8th, midtown. The Sweetland Belt Technique was developed in the 60's by Lee Sweetland of California. He taught Kay Cole, the original Maggie in A Chorus Line, to perfect the technique, which can be used in singing pop, rock, Broadway, country, opera, etc. Lee's son Stephen Sweetland teaches in NYC and has many students performing on Broadway now. Tony Richards works with the endorsement of Stephen Sweetland and will accept Sweetland students AND new students. References upon request. See http://mysite.verizon.net/tonyrichards or 212.265.2474 for info, lesson appointments.
REALITY OF DOING MEISNER IN MIDTOWN (SAVINGS FOR TRU)!
Put truth and fullness in your work... study at The Matthew Corozine Studio Theatre. Now in new home - 40-seat theater in the heart of Times Square. Ongoing classes based in Meisner Technique ... experience "the reality of doing" & finding the truth in your work. TRU members get a discount for 1st month of classes! Call Matt for discount details: 212.592.4138 or visit www.matthewcorozinestudio.com to set up an interview today.
CAREER HELP - FOR A THRIFTY THIRTY DOLLARS!
Are you a beginner or returnee
when it comes to acting?
Confused about headshots? Confused about who to mail to & what projects to accept & pursue? Taken back due to lack of experience?
If you are worried about what to do & how much everything cost, I can be a
very helpful & affordable solution.
If interested contact JKCasting@aol.com with "CAREER HELP" in
the subject line.
ACTING COACH, TRU DISCOUNT!
Jill Dalton is a professional actor/writer with over 20 years experience. Parts on Law and Order, Law and Order: Criminal Intent, Saturday Night Live, All My Children, As the World Turns, regional theater. Back from a great run of solo play My Life in the Trenches at the Kitchen Theatre. Her large Upper W. Side apartment is perfect for coaching. $50 per hour--but just $40 for TRU. 212.721.2866 or 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 winter months! Study with Roger Hendricks Simon, Director and Coach for: John Lithgow, John Travolta, James Earl Jones, Samuel L. Jackson, James Woods, Yale Rep, NY Shakespeare Fest, London's Royal Court!
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: 212.841.0204 or 917.776.9209. Need more info? www.simonstudio.com or rhsstudio@hotmail.com
ACTORS! NEED AN ACTING CLASS
THAT WILL PROPEL YOUR CAREER FORWARD?
New agent-taught series of classes, with $20 off for TRU readers! Frustrated by not getting YOUR auditions? Not called back? Not comfy? Cold feet at cold reading? Wrong mologues, old monologues, or insufficiently informed, experiences, and supportive teacher? Look no further: Lewis R. Chambers (who founded The Bethel Agency nearly 38 years ago and has represented actors in all major media) plans a series of 3-4 classes during the next months. Classes (4 meetings each) Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday evenings, and Saturdays 10am-1pm. Evening class hours are flexible -- 6:00 or 6:30 PM or 7, 3 hours/class. Scene study, monologues, audition technique, cold readings and a dash of improv. Informal meetings follow most classes, enabling students to learn more about the business part of their careers. Classes (4 meetings each) are $180, non-refundable deposit of $100 to be paid ten days in advance, and balance to be paid at the first class. For more info, Mr. Chambers is at 212.864.4510, 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
AVENUE "A" FOR "ACTING"!
Classes are forming for the 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
STUDY WITH SHEILA GRAY: IT MAKES SENSE!
Acting & Sensory Classes: Basic Sensory Exercise; Wednesdays 5-7 $130 per month/ $50 per class, “no audits.” Advanced Scene & Monologue: Wednesdays 7-10, $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 Improv: Thursdays 11-2, $150 per month/$50 per class and $30 to audit. Pay in cash upon arrival, please. Receipts available on request. Classes are at: 353 West 39th St., Rm #304, East of 9th Avenue. Need more info? Call my office at 212.787.0491 [10-1]
NEED A CHEAP CAREER COACH?
CAREER HELP - $30 only. Are you an acting beginner or veteran? Confused about headshots? Don't know who to contact; which projects to take on or pursue? Fazed by inexperience? Worried about what to do & how much it costs? This coach can help, and you can afford it. Contact JKCasting@aol.com with "CAREER HELP" in the subject.
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