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Auditions, Announcements, and Other Info
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Greetings!
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Okay,
so you finally have an audition! You
work on your character, study your lines, and make some strong choices about
the script. You show up 20 minutes
before your audition time, in case there have been changes in the script, sign in
and wait to be called in. You're finally
ushered in and find the casting director and production folks to be pleasant and
professional people. You ask the right
questions and proceed with your audition, and it feels really good . . . they
seem to like you. Then you go home and
wait for the call, hoping to hear those four beautiful words, "you got the
job!" . . . and the call never comes.
One of the toughest things for actors to deal
with is rejection, or perceived rejection. We may begin to doubt ourselves and perhaps our
abilities as an actor. We go to audition after audition, and just seem to never
get the job. Is it just us? Is it them? Let's look
at some possible reasons for not getting that call.
Since joining forces with Everett Blix
and Ric Ramey to form the new and improved  I've gained
a whole new respect for the casting and audition process, and over my next few
newsletters I'm going to approach the subject from a casting director's point
of view.
First of all, are you even being called in? If not, there are at least a couple of things that
could be wrong.
1. Your headshot doesn't work. Nobody cares how much you pay for your
headshot, but you do need to have an up-to-date professionally done 8 x 10 color
photograph. Most importantly, it needs
to look like you; we should recognize you when you walk in the door. Have you cut or colored your hair? Have you gained or lost significant weight? If so it's time for a new shot.
2. You or your agent are submitting you for
roles you just aren't right for. It's
important to know where you "fit" as an actor in this business. There is a survey method I teach in my
classes to help you determine your "type" so you'll know how you are
perceived by others - especially the people who are casting. By submitting for roles that you're really
right for, you'll increase your odds of being called in. It's important to know who you are, not who you wish you were. By doing so you can miximize your strengths and minimize your weaknesses.
I
hope I've given you some food for
thought and we'll continue on this subject in the next Newslett
Break a leg, and I'll see you on location!
Charlie
But first a word from our sponsors . . .
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There are some people who will be joining the class on April 10, and there is still room for a couple more. Let us know if you'd like to get started.ACTING for CAMERA TECHNIQUE
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APRIL 3 - APRIL 24
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Check
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Registrations
are now being accepted for this popular series
Presented
by
The Mosaic Acting Academy
(Voted
Sacramento's Outstanding Training Resource for Actors) (directions
provided upon registration)
All classes will be held at the Mosaic Acting Studio
in Rancho Cordova (directions provided upon enrollment)
Learn
from someone who has appeared in more forty Movies and TV shows! Acting
for camera uses a different set of skills than acting on stage.
Assisted by Ric Ramey, Charlie brings his experience in more than 40
movies and TV shows to this is a "nuts and bolts" class for actors at
all levels who want to develop or improve their skills in front of the
camera. The first half of each class is spent explaining and practicing
various special problems confronting the film/TV actor, such as: hitting
the mark, finding your light, overlaps, set protocol, stunt work, etc.
In the second half of each class, participants work from movie and TV
scripts using those techniques. As class size is limited to a minimum of
8 and a maximum of 12 new students, pre-registration is required to
ensure a spot. Don't wait; the last two classes sold out quickly!! REGISTRATION INFORMATION: Tuition:
$300 (students who have taken this class may repeat for $150 if space
is available.) This very popular class usually fills quickly, so to
ensure a space register with your credit card or PayPal
or you may call 916.361.0952, or send your $150 deposit to: Charlie Holliday, P.O. Box 1142, Rancho Cordova, CA 95741-1142
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COMING SOON!
A Brand New ClassIn answer to the many requests I've had to hold an on-going scene study class, one is in the planning stages right now. Keep watching this space for details & at www.charlieactor.com +++++++++ NOTE!
Enrollment to all classes is limited and preregistration to all classes is required, so don't delay! We wouldn't want you to show up on the first day to find that the class was sold out.******************************
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Film Auditions and News . . .
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A couple of things for you . . .
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is proud to have been nominated
Outstanding Support Service
in this year's Sacramento Film Awards 2010
We'd appreciate your vote!
Please
respond to this email and vote at
This
year's Sacramento Film Awards
hosted by The Delta King 4-25
Nominated
Outstanding Actor Support
Service Media Casting Group
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promises to be the best yet!Great films, great guests, and of course Marty's great Wrap Party at the end, where you'll have a chance to mingle with the actors, directors, and film makers. Come join those of us at the Mosaic Acting Academy and Media Casting Group in supporting this terrific event.
The Sacramento International Film Festival (SFF) is an arts
organization with year round activities, culminating in an annual film
celebration in April of 2010. With years of experience, SFF organizers
offer programming and events for film enthusiasts of all economic,
cultural and educational backgrounds.
SFF attracts the best filmmakers ( i.e. John Daly, Vicky Jensen),
today's hottest stars ( i.e. Michael Madsen, Louis Mandylor),
distinguished industry guests ( i.e. Lew Hunter, John Ottman) and
thousands of film enthusiasts from around the world.
As a centerpiece for film arts in Northern California, SFF offers a
fantastic way to premiere a film in the Capital of California. Plus, SFF
can gain much publicity for a film opening. We are proud to offer this
first class event in celebration of artists and their craft. tickets and more information are available at www.sacramentofilmfestival.com
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If anyone would like to be an extra in a local film, contact
Nina Evans - info is here:Email photos and resumes to me at:
nina@liquidjungleentertainment.com.
Shooting is on weekends May
1-June
21, 2010 in Sacramento and El Dorado County.
We definitely need extras
for the May 1st shoot
date. Anyone else who'd like to be an extra can
send me their head shot and bios, as well.
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Wagner Media Group, in association with Saturday at 2 Productions, will
be auditioning actors for two trailers and several day-player roles
in the ongoing production of "The Mafia Chronicles": http://www.youtube.com/user/chronicles1946.
The auditions will be held between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m., on April 10th, at The Big Idea
Theatre, 1616 Del Paso
Blvd., Sacramento 95815. Here are the breakdowns for the "Ivy"
trailer, which is scheduled for production in late May:
"For the Love of Ivy" Period Drama circa 1955. The Deep South.
Tyler. Male. Handsome. Late 30's/early 40's. Clean cut. Business
type. Articulate. LEAD
June. 30's.
Caucasian. Beautiful. "Trophy" wife. Can be cold as ice. SUPPORTING
Mary Beth. Caucasian. Late 30's/early 40's. Southern bell. Alcoholic. A Southern dialect a must. Must be able
to sing 50's pop music. SUPPORTING
Constance: Caucasian.18-21. Beautiful. Sexy. A Southern dialect a
must. SUPPORTING
Sayna: Black female 13-18. Pretty. Innocent. DAY PLAYER
Ivy at 79. Black female. Late 60's or 70's.DAY PLAYER
Jasmine: Black female. Late 40's/early 50's. Attractive.
Articulate.
Grandma Edna. Black. 50's to early 60's. Strong-willed. No nonsense. SUPPORTING. Southern
dialect a must.
Rednecks: Caucasian males. 18-25. Clean cut, must be able to adopt
a 50's look (hair style, no
facial hair). SUPPORTING. Southern dialect a must.
The Grand Wizard: Caucasian. 50's. Bigot. Think KKK. Southern accent a must. SUPPORTING Crowd at the cross burning: 2-black men (40-60) / 2-black women
(40-75). DAY PLAYERS. Lines. Southern dialect a must.
Thomas. Black. 40's. Large man. Care-worn. Ester's husband.
SUPPORTING.
PLEASE NOTE: There is pay for all roles. IMPORTANT: Actors cast
in this trailer will also be asked to sign a contract to appear in the
actual film version of "Ivy", which will be shot entirely on weekends
over a 2-3 month period. Please e-mail fortheloveofivy@yahoo.com
for more information and to schedule an audition time.
Day Player roles for "The Mafia Chronicles":
Story owner #1: Middle Eastern. Male. 40-65. One day. Lines. Pay.
Store owner #2. Middle Eastern. Female. 40-65. One day. Lines.
Pay.
Store owner #3: Black or Hispanic. Male. 30-50. One day. Lines.
Pay.
Exotic Dancers (NO NUDITY). Female. 18-30. Attractive. Fit. One
day. No lines. Pay.
"Equator" Action/Suspense. Here are the breakdowns for
the trailer, which is sceduled for production mid-summer:
Eve: 20-25. Female. Beautiful. Any ethnic. Agoraphobic.
Comfortable with strong action scenes.CO-LEAD.
Stacy: Female. 20-25. Any Ethnicity. Attractive. College student. Free spirit. SUPPORTING Kimberly: 25-30. Any Ethnicity. Mousy. Shy. Strong character type.
SUPPORTING Diane: 30-40. Caucasian. Strong-willed. Business type. Cold.
SUPPORTING Kyle: 18-28. Caucasian. Computer nerd. Brilliant. Has a dark
side. SUPPORTING. Eric: 25-35. Thinks he's "hip/cool". Strong comedic timing. Bob. Late 50's/early 60's. Recently divorced. Lonely. Any
ethnicity. Strong character actor
needed. Chris: 30-40.
Handsome. Male model type. Black. LEAD. Must be comfortable with strong
action sequences. Mr. Glass: Any ethnicity. Late 30's/early 40's. Crime lord. Shaved head
desired but not required. Male "Enforcers": Any ethnicity. 20-40. Pro football types.
Powerful. Imposing. Assistant to Mr. Glass: Female: Any ethnicity. 20-35. Laura Croft
type.
PLEASE NOTE: There is pay for all roles. IMPORTANT: Actors cast
in this trailer will also be asked to sign a contract to appear in the
actual film version of "Equator", which will be shot entirely on
weekends over a 2-3 month period later this year.
Please e-mail fortheloveofivy@yahoo.com
for more information regarding this trailer and to schedule an
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Charlie
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Okay, folks, here are the latest audition notices from the theater world. Break your other leg!
Charlie
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Main Street
Theatre Works
Auditions
What: The Servant of Two Masters
(Jeffery Hatcher and Paolo Landi translation)
Directed by Susan McCandless
When:
Sun. April 11 and Mon. April 12 - 7pm
Where: Ooley Theatre -
2007 28th Street, Sacramento
(28th and T)
Needed:
2 Men (Pantalone and Dr. Lombardi) -
50-60
1 Man - (Silvio) Early to Mid 20's
1 Man - (Truffaldino) 30-45 (Needs to
Juggle)
1
Female - (Smeraldina) 30-45
1
Female - (Clarice) 19-24
2
Men - Porter/Waiter/Patron - ages open
2
Males or Females (Brighella and Stage Manager) - mid-20's to 50's
The Parts of Florindo and
Beatrice have been cast. A cross between
traditional Italian commedia and postmodern vaudeville, this new version
of Goldoni's classic pits the madcap servant Truffaldino against
masters, mistresses, lovers, lawyers and twenty-seven plates of
meatballs. Imagine a Bob
Hope or Woody Allen
comedy written by Monty
Python and performed with the physical bravura of Chaplin or
Keaton-with places in the script for ad-libs and audience participation.
Production
Dates: Fridays and Saturdays - Aug.6 thru Sept. 4
(Rehearsals
in Sac until Tech week.)
$150
Gas Stipend
Production Location:
The Kennedy Mine Amphitheatre - Jackson
For Further Info contact:
Susan McCandless (209)295-4499
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Here are audition notices for the next two shows at
the Arden Playhouse.
The auditions are being
combined and held on the same dates.
show title: The Romantic Imagination
playwright: Michael
Messmer
theater company: Arden Playhouse
audition dates:
Thurs. Apr. 8
at 7pm, Sat. Apr. 10 at 2pm, Sun. Apr. 11 at 6pm
callback
dates:TBD
rehearsal dates: Weeknights at 7pm, weekends at 6pm starting Apr.
14
performance dates:
Fri. & Sat. nights May 14 - June 19, Sun.
matinees on May 23 & 30, June 6 & 13
theater address: 5640 Roseville
Road, Ste. D, Sacramento, CA 95842
directions to theater: I-80 to Madison
Ave., west to Roseville Road, north to Palm Ave.
contact info:
theater
phone--(916) 332-2582; email--mzmr@surewest.net or
admin@ardenplayhouse.com
staff: director--Michael Messmer
plot summary:
Jack Lassiter is a writer whose latest novel is incomplete because 1) he
developed a fascination for the femme fatale of his novel (Linda) and can't
bring himself to having anything bad happen to her and 2) he's had a skiing
accident that has left him with some memory problems (including believing Linda
is really alive and in love with him). While Jack has been in the hospital,
Larry, his manager and editor, has been staying in Jack's mountain cabin and
trying to get a young woman he met in a local casino (Carly) into bed. When
Larry brings Jack home from the hospital Carly is in the cabin. Larry tells
Jack that Carly is his wife (Maureen) so Jack won't worry about anything but
getting the novel finished. When Maureen shows up, Larry persuades her to
pretend to be the imaginary Linda in order to get Jack back to work on the
novel. The fact that Jack continues to have conversations with the imaginary
Linda (who also seems to join in conversations with others) is only one of many
complications that develop.
what to bring:
Resume and headshot helpful but
not essential; auditions are cold reading from script.
types needed:
Jack
Lassiter, male, 35-55, charming but a little foggy
Larry, male, 35-55,
fast-talking schemer
Carly, female, 25-35, not overly intelligent but
oversexed
Maureen, female, 30-50, attractive and shrewd
Linda, female,
30-45, seductive at times, assertive at others
ages given are all
relative to the makeup of the ensemble.
other information:
More
information about the theater can be found on the website
ardenplayhouse.com
show title: Marriage
is Murder
playwright: Nick Hall
theater company: Arden
Playhouse
audition dates:
Thurs. Apr. 8 at 7pm, Sat. Apr. 10 at 2pm, Sun.
Apr. 11 at 6pm
callback dates:TBD
rehearsal dates: Mon.-Thurs. at 7pm,
Sat. at 2pm, Sun. at 6pm starting May 17
performance dates:
Fri. &
Sat. nights June 25- July 31, Sun. matinees on July 11, 18 & 25
theater
address: 5640 Roseville Road, Ste. D, Sacramento, CA 95842
directions to
theater: I-80 to Madison Ave., west to Roseville Road, north to Palm
Ave.
contact info:
theater phone--(916) 332-2582; email--mzmr@surewest.net
or admin@ardenplayhouse.com
staff: director--TBD
plot summary:
Former
married couple and mystery writing partners Paul and Polly Butler are trying to
develop a new story for a series of murder mysteries they've written because
they both need the money. In all their previous plots they' ve acted out the
various steps in the crimes. This time they also act out a lot of their
frustration with each other while revealing why their marriage didn't work and
finding out they really do well together.
what to bring:
Resume and
headshot helpful but not essential; auditions are cold reading from
script.
types needed:
Paul Butler, male, 35-55; been doing too much
drinking and not enough cleaning since Polly left
Polly Butler, female,
35-55; glib, sophisticated but not as successful as she wants Paul to
think
other information:
There is a good deal of physical activity
requiring agility in this play as this couple try several ways to kill each
other. More information about the theater can be found on the website
ardenplayhouse.com
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The Complete
History of America (abridged), Sutter Street Theatre
Curtains
**Sacramento Premiere**, Runaway Stage Productions (Broadway Stage)
Dancing at Lughnasa,
Big Idea Theatres
Grease,
Imagination Theater
Heidi, T.H.E.
Actor's Workshop and Integral Theatre Company
Marriage is Murder,
Arden Playhouse
A Midsummer
Night's Dream/Othello/Shakes Lite (Macbeth & 2 Gents),
Sacramento City College (Sacramento Shakespeare Festival)
Pirates of Penzance,
Magic Circle Theatre (Roseville Theater)
Rent **Sacramento
Community Premiere**, Runaway Stage Productions (Broadway Stage)
The Romantic
Imagination, Arden Playhouse
Romeo and Julian,
Lambda Players
SARTA General
Auditions, Sacramento Area Regional Theatre Alliance
Screwtape,
T.H.E. Actor's Workshop and Integral Theatre Company
Seussical the
Musical, Sutter Street Theatre
Steel Magnolias,
Magic Circle Theatre (Roseville Theater)
That's it for now . . . have fun!
Charlie
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Current Theatre Productions and Other News
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Theater Tickets make a great gift!!
Go see a play!!
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The Musical Into The Woods Opens Friday April 9 at Sutter Street Theatre,
Historic Folsom
A Sondheim classic, Into The Woods blends familiar fairy
tales with the story of a childless Baker and his Wife, who are attempting to
reverse a curse on their family in order to have a child.
Folsom,
CA, April 2, 2010:
Into
The Woods!Act One finds the characters "Happily Ever After" through
familiar classic stories. Act Two deals with the consequences that fairy tales
often ignore. What to do with a dead Giant in the backyard, does marrying a
Prince really lead to bliss, is carving up the wolf the solution, and is the
Giant always wrong? All the characters must deal with that happens after
"Happily Ever After!"
Summary
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What: Into The Woods
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Book by Janes Lapine, Music & Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
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Directed by Susan Mason
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Run Dates: April 9 - May 23
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Times: Fridays & Saturdays at 8:00pm and Sunday Matinees at
4:00pm
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Tickets: $23 general, $21 seniors & SARTA, $18 children -
Group Rates are available!
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Reservations: Call (916) 353-1001
Sutter Street Theatre
717 Sutter Street
Historic Folsom 95630
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The Classic Tale Jack
and the Beanstalk Opens Saturday, April 17 at Sutter Street Theatre,
Historic Folsom
Directed by award winning director, Allen Schmeltz
with a cast of Elly nominated and award winning actors this production brings audiences
adventure, magic and a young hero overcoming giant obstacles.
Folsom, CA, April 2,
2010: Jack and the Beanstalk The audience
participates in this adventure as the "Beanstalk Players" present the
classic story with some surprising twists. The giant is replaced with a grumpy
and very hungry Ogre and the whole story is brought together with the help of a
delightful Magic Keeper. Will Jack save the day, or will he become a meal for
the Ogre and his wife? Come and find out...
Summary
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"Jack and the Beanstalk"
by Kathryn Schultz Miller
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Directed by Allen
Schmeltz
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Run Dates: April 17 -
May 30, 2010
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Times: Saturdays &
Sundays at 1:00pm
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Tickets: $17 general, $15
seniors & SARTA, $13 children - Group Rates are available!
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Reservations: Call (916)
353-1001
Sutter Street Theatre
717 Sutter Street
Historic Folsom 95630
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Website: www.sutterstreettheatre.com
Sacramento Children's Chorus presents
Brundibár
a Holocaust-Era Opera, April 8-11, 2010
On April 8-11, 2010, the Sacramento Children's Chorus with support from the Sacramento Opera will perform Brundibár, the internationally acclaimed 1938 children's opera. Musical accompaniment will be provided by the Sacramento Youth Symphony. The production will be held at the Hiram Johnson High School theatre, with four public performances and two matinee performances to accommodate school field trips. The final Sunday public performance will be held on Holocaust Remembrance Day (Yom HaShoah), April 11, 2010. The opera will be sung in English and accompanied by English super titles. In addition, the cast will perform selections of songs from "I Never Saw Another Butterfly," based on the collection of well-known poems and artwork by the children of Terezin.
Original cast member and Holocaust survivor, Ela Stein Weissberger, will give classroom and post-performance talks about her experiences at Terezín and her involvement in the original production. She will step on stage and sing the Victory Song with the children at each performance.
When: April 8-10 7:30 pm
April 11 2:00 pm
Where: Hiram Johnson High School Auditorium
6879 14th Ave. 95820
Tickets: $15 adults $10 students
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Thistle Dew Playwrights' Theatre
1901 P STREET,
DOWNTOWN SACRAMENTO OPENING APRIL 9, 2010
"LAST RESORT TRAILER PARK"
RE-WRITTEN AND DIRECTED BY LAURA SHEPERD
Featuring
Noemi Rios, Jeff Webster,
Gay Cooper, Ashley Lucas
and Sean Williams
Continuing April 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, 25, 30, and
CLOSING May 1
Friday and Saturday performances are at 7:00 p.m. Sunday
performances are at 2:00 p.m.
TICKETS
ARE $25.00 INCLUDING DESSERT, COFFEE AND TEA
RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED
E-mail (Best): thistledewplaywrights@yahoo.com
or telephone 444-8209
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COMING SOON
TIM CAHILL'S
"GOING
TO TIBET"
Poor Duncan Peters!
A commissioner from the Judicial Council is coming to interview
his family and others are worried. Judge Fischer's law clerk, Susan, frets that
Duncan 's nonconformity will sink Miriam's nomination. Not wanting to
jeopardize Miriam's chances for the high court, Duncan leaves for Tibet .
Through it all is the question of love. But Miriam is worried. How will it all
work out with Duncan in Tibet and the commissioner coming?
o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o
COMING SOON
THOMAS
M. KELLY'S
"Mixville"
Are old cowboy heroes really dead? Not according to Jubal
"Tom Mix" McCabe.
Tom Mix was an American film
actor and the star of many early Western movies. He made a reported 336
films between 1910 and 1935. Nine of which were silent features. He
was Hollywood's first Western megastar and is noted as having helped define the
genre for all cowboy actors who followed.
Tom Mix was "the King of
Cowboys" when the influence of his screen persona was seen in his approach
to portraying cowboys.
Such was the influence on
the life of Jubal McCabe Now Playing
Show times and ticket information at www.seeaplay.com
The Bad
Seed, Chautauqua Playhouse
5325 Engle Road, Carmichael, CA 95608
Black
Pearl Sings, Sacramento Theatre Company (Pollock Stage)
1419 H Street, Sacramento, CA. 95814
Bob and
Ro's Old Time Radio Shows, Bob and Ro Productions
The Studio Theatre, 1028 R St., Sacramento, CA 95811
Cat on a
Hot Tin Roof, Magic Circle Theatre (Roseville Theater)
Roseville Theater - 241 Vernon Street, Roseville CA
95678
ComedySportz,
ComedySportz Sacramento
2230 Arden Way, Suite A, Sacramento, CA 95825
ComedySportz
High School League Matches, Woodcreek High School
2551 Woodcreek Oaks Blvd., Roseville, CA 95747
The
Foreigner, Imagination Theater
on the El Dorado County Fairgrounds, 100 Placerville
Dr., Placerville, CA 95667
Into the
Woods, Sutter Street Theatre
717 Sutter Street, Historic Folsom 95630
The Little
Mermaid & The Yellow Submarine, Fairytale Town
Children's Theater, 3901 Land Park Drive, Sacramento, CA 95822
My First
Time, California Stage (The Wilkerson Theater)
1725 25th Street (25th & R); Sacramento, CA 95816
My Way: a
Musical Tribute to Frank Sinatra, California Musical Theatre (The
Cosmopolitan Cabaret)
1000 K Street, Sacramento, Ca 95814
Notch
& Castle Variety Comedy Show, Sutter Street Theatre
717 Sutter Street, Historic Folsom 95630
Pensacola,
Lambda Players
1127 21st Street, Sacramento, 95811
Rapunzel,
Chautauqua Playhouse (Children's Theatre)
5325 Engle Road, Carmichael, CA 95608
Self Help,
Bob and Ro Productions
The Studio Theatre, 1028 R St., Sacramento, CA 95811
Sex,
Drugs, Rock & Roll, Actor's Theatre of Sacramento
ThreePenny Playhouse, 1721 25th St., Sacramento
The
Sleeping Beauty, Sutter Street Theatre
717 Sutter Street, Historic Folsom 95630
Smokey
Joe's Cafe, Magic Circle Theatre (Tower Theater)
421 Vernon Street, Roseville CA 95678
Someone
Who'll Watch Over Me, Capital Stage
1000 Front St. Sacramento, CA 95814
Three The
Hard Way, Yomi Productions
2007 28th St.
The
Witherspoon Waltz, Arden Playhouse
5640 Roseville Road suite D, Sacramento, CA 95842
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PLAYWRIGHTS COLLABORATIVE MEETINGS AT THE BIG IDEA THEATRE:
All activities are at the Big Idea Theatre, 1616 Del Paso Blvd (in the same complex as Fran's Cafe and the Supper Club, across Del Paso and a little east of KFC).
Workshops are monthly on Sundays at 7:00 PM on dates to be announced. There are no dues, fees or other charges for participating.
Staged readings may be scheduled occasionally by playwrights.
At the Sunday, April 18, workshop, Michael von Haenel's "Four Pennies"will be read and discussed. This is a drama that consists of four separate and apparently unrelated stories interwoven with transitional narrative. As each of the successive stories unfolds the audience, with the help of a Master of Ceremonies, comes to realize the common theme produced by the combination of the stories.
"The Playwrights Collaborative is an organization of writers, actors, directors and others interested in the theater, working together to promote the development and production of new plays in Sacramento and elsewhere. Through a cooperative process of peer review, Playwrights Collaborative assists in making plays ready for production and helps in finding suitable venues where shows might be performed."
WORKSHOPS: At each workshop, original plays by local writers are read and discussed as are ways to promote deserving works for production. Several theaters have expressed an interest in producing one new original play per year and Playwrights Collaborative has encouraged similar interest by other theatres in the area. There will also be occasional speakers with expertise in various aspects of theater.
STAGED READINGS: Playwrights participating in the once-a-month Sunday workshops will be scheduling occasional "staged readings" of plays that have been developed sufficiently to be ready for production. A staged reading is a play production with the actors holding scripts.
Playwrights Collaborative invites interested writers and actors to attend and take part in the workshop readings which can lead to invitational staged readings of new works. The group actively promotes new plays to prospective producers. Following each reading, comments and suggestions for improvement will be solicited from all who are present.
For further information or if you have a play you would like workshopped, contact Gary Agid, chairman, at gary@agid.com (916-383-9267. Please let me know if you would like to be removed from this list.
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That's it for now.- I'll see you in the lobby!
Charlie
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IMPROV Tuesdays 7:30 - 10:00 PM
Come have fun with us at this drop-in class from 7:30 - 10 PM every Tuesday at the Mosaic Acting Studio in Rancho Cordova.Improvisation is one of the two most important audition skills an actor can develop. It helps you to think quickly, concentrate, increase mental agility, eliminate "brain freeze" and learn to take risks. It is a skill that absolutely must be learned, and it's fun! No previous experience required ... This workshop focuses on fun and laughter!Tuition: Ten Bucks Cash.Cheap Therapy!!For even cheaper therapy, become a member and attend as many as FIVE sessions per month for just $25.00To subscribe with your PayPal or favorite credit card go toBecome an IMPROV MemberPlease e-mail Charlie at charlieactor@sbcglobal.netif you plan to attend and/or need directions
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From a Mosaic Acting Academy Student and Working Actress ...
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I recently made the switch to
working in the Sac/SF area to the LA scene. I had taken classes from
local teachers and had gotten tons of feeback about what to expect and
strategies to use when I got to LA. However, with one exception, the
advice that I got from people up here were just plain WRONG! Perhaps
they have worked in this business in the past, but in the acting
business (just like any technology) changes happen fast.The
one exception was Charlie Holliday. It pays to get advice from an actor
with so much recent experience in Hollywood. All of his advice turned
out to be right on the money. LA is a big and expensive move to make.
Save yourself time, money and frustration by taking Charlie's classes.
He's a pro and a wealth of information. He'll give you good, solid,
up-to-date information that you can use. - Heather Pier
Click here to see more student comments or add your own!
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Mosaic Acting "Gear"
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People have been asking where to get the MOSAIC ACTING clothing articles with the beautifully embroidered logo I've been wearing - polo shirts, long sleeved Tees, jackets, etc.
I get them from a company called Queensboro. If you'd like to order something, go to the Queensboro web site and check them out. When you find what you want, email the
article number and color selection and size you want to me and I'll put
together an order as soon as four of you give me payment for the
items. (I'll pay the shipping charges for you.) You can mix and match
items, and there's no minimum order for you. Give me a call or email
if you have any questions. Thanks,
Charlie
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Okay, Folks, that's it for now. Let me know if you have anything you want posted.
I hope to see you soon!
Charlie
Contact us at:
Charlie Holliday
Mosaic Acting Academy
916-361-0952
charlieactor@sbcglobal.net
Snail Mail PO Box 1142
Rancho Cordova, CA 95741-1142
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