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for April 23

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Rejection and the Audition Process
Part Two
Last newsletter, we began an article about dealing with rejection. The first question I asked was, "Are you even being called in?" and gave a couple of reasons why you might not be.
1. The next question is "Are you getting the callback?" If you're getting auditions, but not getting callbacks, the first thing you need to look at is your auditioning skills. Directors and Casting Directors are looking for the "Three P's." You need to be:
Punctual - We usually have a limited amount of time for each audition, and if you're late you can throw the whole schedule off . You should show up a bit early, so you'll have time to catch her breath, fix your makeup, and adjust for any changes that may have been in the script.
Prepared - Are you nervous , or do you come into the room with confidence? Lack of confidence usually boils down to two things: lack of knowledge or lack of preparation. If you don't know what to expect or how to audition properly, you need to get into a class. (What a coincidence; I happen to teach one.) If you know what to expect, and you've prepared properly, it will show. You should dress to represent the character. If the role is for a business person, don't show up in cutoffs and a tanktop. You won't get the job. You should have made some strong character choices . . . we aren't looking for actors, we're looking for someone who can bring us the character.
Professional - it's amazing how unprofessional some actors are. They show up late for the audition, without a headshot and resume, and sometimes don't even know what role they're supposed to audition for. They don't conduct themselves properly in the waiting room, and once inside don't know how to do proper slate, where to look, or even to stay on the mark. They've obviously never been trained or have been trained improperly.
If you're getting callbacks but not being booked, chances are, what you're doing is pretty much right, but you just aren't exactly what the producers are looking for. Sometimes working families and the actors need to look as if they were related to each other. Perhaps everyone else in the group is of a particular ethnic background, and you aren't. There's not much you can do about that one, is there? A few years ago I had the good fortune to do a Maxwell House Coffee commercial and one of the actresses with whom I worked put it about as well as I ever heard it said. "If they're looking for chocolate cake and you look enough like chocolate cake, you have a chance." She was right; you may be the best angel food cake in the world, but if they want chocolate, you just won't get the job. It isn't only true of commercials, either. I almost lost a very good co-starring role in mini-series because almost everyone else in the cast was very tall. It had nothing at all to do with my ability as an actor, and certainly nothing to do with my quality as a human being.
So How do you deal with the disappointment? Treat the audition as a job because that's what your job is . . . to go in and do the best you're capable of that day. (And believe me, some days I'm more capable than others.) Don't waste time beating yourself up, because that's what it is . . . a waste of time. Instead, ask yourself, "What went well?" because that's what you want to repeat next time. Then ask yourself what you need to work on so you can do better next time. Use it as a learning experience to become a better auditioner.
Before I close this , there's one more "P" and that's be
Pleasant - nobody wants to work with an uptight grouch! Expect to like the auditioners, and chances are they'll like you.
Here's to bigger and better auditions for all of us,
Charlie

But first a word from our sponsors . . .

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Auditioning With The Teleprompter and Earprompter

Saturday, May 8

10 AM - 4 PM

Teleprompters are becoming more and more common on the audition process. Come to the Mosaic Acting Studio from 7 -10 PM. and spend a few hours with Ric Ramey as he teaches you the correct way to audition with a teleprompter.. Rick taught teleprompter skills in Portland, Oregon with Joan Wainwright, and brings those skills to us during this one day event.

Being able to use the Earprompter is a tremendous asset that can make you more valuable to the producer - and it's not just for news anchors!. Imagine being able to deliver pages of technical or medical dialog or any kind of copy with no script in hand. You can handle and relate to props, products, and the audience. This portion of the class will be presented by Charlie Holliday.
Tuition for this class is $150 and includes both sections. Preregistration required, so send your $75 deposit to: Charlie Holliday, Box 1142, Rancho Cordova, CA 95742-1141, or you may click hereto register with your credit card or PayPal account (3% service charge.) on line
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COMING SOON!
A Brand New Class

In 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

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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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Visit www.charlieactor.com for more class schedules.

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Film Auditions and News

Theatre Audition Notices

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Film Auditions and News . . .

A couple of things for you . . .

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Alyssa Montalbano

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

admin@sacramentofilmfestival.com

Time to cast your vote:

for your selections in the important PUBLIC CHOICE section of the awards.

This year's Sacramento Film Awards hosted by The Delta King 4-25

Tickets@ www.sacramentofilmfestival.com

Nominated

Outstanding Actor Support Service

Media Casting Group

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This Year's Sacramento International Film Festival
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

Become a member of the
California Film Foundation
Join Free at www.calIforniafilm.net

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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 1stshoot date. Anyone else who'd like to be an extra can send me their head shot and bios, as well.

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Liquid Jungle Entertainment is currently seeking extras to shoot a music video for local band Aroarah this Sunday April 25th. It is unpaid, but a fun experience.

Contact Michael or James at 916-256-0044if you are interested. Call time for extras will be 9:00 p at Shire Road Club 5525 Auburn Blvd. Be a part of a great music video that will feature scenes and characters from the feature film Brothers Departed, premiering this October at The Crest Theater, and in theaters nationwide February 2011.

Check us out at http://www.brothersdeparted.com and www.liquidjungleentertainment.com

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Sac Music Seen Listening Party: April 24th @ Noon!

Sac Music Seen is having a second listening party at noon on April 24th.

Sac Music Seen is an original interactive program of the 11th annual Sacramento Film and Music Festival. Musicians submit music and filmmakers create visuals for their songs. The completed music videos will be presented at the historic Crest theatre on July 24th as special program of the film festival. Come and contribute to one of Sacramento's largest and most unique artistic experiments.

The listening party will take place at the Arts Institute of Sacramento this Saturday (April 24th) at noon. Lead a team or join a team - either way, all are welcome and encouraged to get involved!

The Arts Institute of California - Sacramento
2850 Gateway Oaks Drive #100
Sacramento, CA.

Please contact nschemel@aol.com for more information.

More Sac Film & Music Fest Reminders:

10x10 FILM CHALLENGE...

In addition, the fest's famous 10x10 Filmmaker Challenge will be coming soon - so gather your teams and get ready to join in on the region's favorite, fun and frenzied film competition! (More news to come on this!)

FILM SUBMISSIONS:
Make sure you submit your work to festival programmers NOW so you don't miss out on being a part of Sacramento's favorite celebration of film. Organizers are looking for the best, fresh films and talented filmmakers to participate in this

The Sacramento Film and Music Festival is now open for film and video submissions. The festival, which has showcased over 500 films along with 30 live music performances, will take place at the historic Crest Theatre in downtown Sacramento. Screenings will be both competition and non-competition, along with special screenings for locally produced material.

Regular deadline:
Feature - April 30
regular fee: 40.00
student fee: 35.00

Short - May 7
regular fee: 35.00
student fee: 30.00

Be a part of Sacramento's finest film festival event - and experience the freshest independent films and best local musical talent this summer at the majestic Crest Theatre.

Go to www.sacfilm.comfor details.

Allright folks, that's a wrap for now.
Charlie

Theatre Audition Notices . . .

Okay, folks, here are the latest audition notices from the theater world. Break your other leg!

Charlie

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DMTC MAINSTAGE AUDITIONS

'CRAZY FOR YOU"

Audition dates: Sunday, April 25, 2010 and Monday, April 26, 2010 at 7:30 p.m.
Callbacks: Tuesday, April 27, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. (If needed)
Rehearsals begin: Monday May 3, 2010 at 7:30pm
Directed & choreographed by Ron Cisneros
Musical direction by Steve Isaacson
At the DMTC Performing Arts Center, 607 Pena Drive

Authors

Music and Lyrics by George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin
Book by Ken Ludwig
Co-Conception by Ken Ludwig and Mike Ockrent
Inspired by Material by Guy Boltonand John McGowan
Originally produced on Broadway by Roger Horchowand Elizabeth Williams

Character Descriptions (all roles open)

BOBBY CHILD-New Yorker, in love with musical theatre ~ Must be able to sing, act and dance well, must tap ~ Good comic timing and able to do physical comedy ~ In love with Polly ~ Hungarian accent required

POLLY BAKER-Postmistress in Dead Rock, Nevada ~ "All American Girl" ~ Must be able to sing, act and dance ~ Full of life and spunk ~ A bit of a tomboy

BELA ZANGLER-An established Broadway producer ~ Must be able to affect a Hungarian accent

LANK HAWKINS-Saloon proprietor in Dead Rock, Nevada ~ Rough, tough, and mean ~ Loves Polly ~ No solos

EVERETT BAKER-Polly's father ~ Good-hearted man ~ No solos

IRENE ROTH-New York Society debutante ~ Engaged to Bobby Child ~ A bit snobby and very effected dialect ~ Must be able to sing, act, move well and be sexy ~ 1 solo

EUGENE FODOR-A British tourist ~ Comedic role ~ A bit stuffy

PATRICIA FODOR-Eugene's sister ~ Also British ~ Comedic role

MRS. LOTTIE CHILD-Bobby's mother ~ Very controlling and business oriented ~ Non-singing role

PERKINS-Mother's business assistant ~Also one of the men in Dead Rock

CHAUFFEUR-Drives Mother's limo ~ Also one of the men in Dead Rock

10 FOLLIES GIRLS-All must sing and dance well

TESS-Lead dancer. Dance director ~ Zangler's favorite

PATSY-Showgirl with high speaking voice ~ Typical "dumb blonde" type

MITZI-Principal dancer

ELAINE

LOUISE

SUSIE