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Voted Sacramento's Outstanding Training Resource for Actors
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Auditions, Announcements, and Other Info
for June 3
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Greetings!
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 Frequently I'm asked about the
difference between an agent and a casting director. Have you ever heard the term "casting agent?"
That would be like like calling someone a "defending
prosecutor" There's no such thing. Agents represent the
actors and negotiate on their behalf, and are
paid by the actor. A casting director is somebody who is not biased,
and is paid by the production company
to cast the project. There should never be any money paid by actors to
the casting director, with the
exception of a small fee to register on a web site. The real function of a casting director is to create the characters with the producer and
director, conduct the interview and call-back,
negotiate within the budget from the production company (that's a
biggie!) with the agent, or with the talent
directly if there is no agent. Most of the time casting directors do the actors
contracts and cast clearances, and the Taft-Hartleys when needed.
Basically, casting directors sit on the fence between the production company and the
actor, but
work for the production company and the agent works for the actor. And remember, and agent never charges a fee for anything. They work strictly on a commission, and are forbidden by state law to sell you pictures, classes, a listing in their "talent directory or on their web site. Any time an agent asks you for money run! They only get paid when you make money so here's hoping we all have to pay a ton of commissions soon!
Charlie
And now a word from our sponsors . . .
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New Classes Scheduled at the Mosaic Acting Academy
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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 full.
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REGISTER NOW! THIS IMPORTANT CLASS WON'T BE OFFERED AGAIN FOR SEVERAL MONTHS.
THE *MOSAIC ACTING ACADEMY
Voted Sacramento's Outstanding Training Resource for Actors
PRESENTS
"ALPHA COLD-READING TECHNIQUE"
SATURDAYS FROM 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
JUNE 15 - JULY 10
(No class July 3rd.)
It's Simple . . . Good Cold-Readers get the job!
There are two skills and actor must learn in order to work in movies and TV - Cold Reading and Improvisation. Unlike Theater auditions, which often request monologues, Movie and TV auditions don't generally use prepared memorized material. In this class you will learn a technique of the Mosaic Acting System that allows you to use the subjective mind to quickly create a character with depth and substance, rather than just trying to "learn the words". These same tools can then be used to create a character for Screen, Stage or any type of performance. As the class progresses, we cover cold reading and audition techniques, as well as scene and monologue work. As the class size is limited to a minimum of 8 and maximum of 12 new students, pre-registration by the Monday before the class is required. This class will be presented on four consecutive Saturdays from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Tuition is $300, and includes an audio CD. (Repeat fee for prior students $200)
To register, send your minimum $150 deposit to: Charlie Holliday, PO Box 1142, Rancho Cordova, CA 95741-1142, or to register with your Credit Card or PayPal account click here click here or call Charlie at 916-361-0952
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Advanced Character Technique
NEXT 4 WEEK
CYCLE
BEGINS JULY 1
| THE MOSAIC ACTING ACADEMY PRESENTS
ADVANCED CHARACTER
TECHNIQUE
· Charlie Holliday will be
conducting the class, assisted
by Ric Ramey.
· The class will be held on Thursday evenings from
7:00 to
10 PM. Depending on the number of
enrolees the hours may be
expanded.
· We'll be working mostly on short two-person scenes,
using the
techniques of the Mosaic Acting System
and the teachings of
Uta Hagen. We prefer that you
have taken one or both of these
classes prior to
enrollment.
· The class will work in four week cycles, with the goal
of having
the scene camera-ready by the fourth
week.
· Rick will be in charge of shooting scenes with Charlie
directing.
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Space permitting, you may enroll at the beginning of
any four
week cycle, which will start on the first
Thursday of each
month.
· Tuition for this class is $150 per Four week cycle and
includes an edited DVD of your scene.
To
enroll send your check for $150
to Charlie Holliday, PO Box 1142, Rancho Cordova CA 95741-1142 or to
register via PayPal or your credit card (3% service charge) click here. |
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Film Auditions and News . . .
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A few items for you . . .
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Casting for a quick, fun, comedy
club shoot and I
need all walks of life;
also need a few gorgeous girls. Casting
notice below:
If you can portray having a blast at a
comedy club, we need
you!
Real people needed for a high profile photo
shoot.
Easy 2 hour shoot in the downtown to promote comedy show rolling through
Sacramento.
Digital copy provided.
Please submit snapshots or headshots to: Casting@cowtownproductions.org.
Must be available from 9:30
to 12:30 on Tuesday,
June 8.
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Are you registered with the new
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++++++++++++++++ Cast &
Crew Call in June!
For upcoming short films (double feature) CASTING: Leads, Supporting Actors & Actresses,
Extras. CREW: Sound, Production Assistants, Camera Operators,
Directors & More. Premier of 15-minute shorts films are schedule for September 2010 in
Stockton & Sacramento. Screenwriters * Indie Filmmakers Ava 209-271-1370Jovi 415-407-6942Send resume & photo (required for casting to: pcsrejects@gmail.com+++++++++++++++
Date: Saturday June 19, 2010 Film:
"The Commitment"
Role:
Two Male Cops, Rough, Intimidating and Narrow-minded taking down who
they perceive to be a terrorist. Image: Minimum 6'2" tall,
muscular. Race doesn't matter. 25 - 40.
Please
send a headshot, resume and body sizes.
PS:
Also looking for PA's for this production. There is no pay for actors or
pa's. Food and credit will provided.
Scott
Brill-Lehn
Phone/Text:916-823-4761
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Watermark Films and Silverado
Studios are casting for ONE ROLE ONLY for its next short film called
"The Proposal."
The part is for a male between the age of 40-50, and is quite a
monologue heavy role. Please do not apply if you are not adept at (or confident doing) long
passages. Be prepared for a significant amount of rehearsal if cast, as this lead
role is the entire crux of the story. Character: "RON" An out-of-shape, white collar working stiff with the
weight of the world on his shoulders. Short sleeve work shirt and outdated tie. Weak, swooped-over hair (and
other types are certainly fine). Timid, insecure, and yet desperate in his desire to enter into marriage.
Please send headshot and resume to Heather@watermarkfilms.netwith phone and email contact info. We will not respond through Facebook. We will call and/or email back if we are interested in setting up an
audition time. Auditions to be held in Rocklin the weekend of June 12 and 13. Rehearsals to be held in Rocklin over some weekends in July. Tentative shoot in Rocklin is scheduled for the weekend of August 21 and
22. Shot on the RED camera, the film is produced by acclaimed,
multiple-award winning filmmakers Chris and Heather King. ( www.watermarkfilms.net)
Watermark Films' projects have played in almost 40 film festivals in
over 125 cities in 90 countries. Silverado Studios of Folsom has co-produced multiple award-winning
feature and short films. +++++++++++++++++++
Cast,
Editor & Location Needed for PCS Film My film "Butterscotch" is A Place Called Sacramento winner. The
story of two best friends, Ernie and Max, who are reunited after Ernie
picks up Max at the mental hospital he's been at for the past ten years.
A road trip ensues, with conversations about life, love and milkshakes.
Three male roles, thirtyish, plus two female roles, forty and fifty. Auditions Friday, June 4th, 6-9 p.m. at the Access Sacramento Studio on T
Street, or call 530-383-1711 if you miss that. (We'll fit you in at
callbacks). Shoot end of June. We also need an Editor, and a cafe or coffee shop location for one whole
day out of the three day shoot. Call Judith at the above number or email jpcats@cal.net. ++++++++++++++++++++++ Sacramento's 1st Annual Entertainment Fair
June 5th from 10 AM - 4 PM
at Studio 24Mark your calendars!
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Free
Admission
* Open to the public
* Comedy Performances
* Food
vendors!
* Outdoor Set
Sacramento's 1st Annual Entertainment Fair will be
an
EXTREMELY interactive event with live performances by entertainment
groups, demonstrations of film making with equipment and actors, food
vendors, music and more.
It's so exciting to see the
growth
in Sacramento's entertainment industry and we are proud to be able to
share in that with each one of you. The 1st Annual Entertainment Fair
will feature all of the best entertainment companies in Sacramento and
surrounding regions to let it be known to the general public that, "Yes,
there is an entertainment industry right here in Sacramento!"
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For News from the
Capital Film Arts Alliance go to
http://www.capitalfilmarts.com/
Unless otherwise
noted, all meetings and monthly events are held
at:
The Art Institute of Sacramento
2850 Gateway Oaks Dr., Sacramento
(I-5 to west El Camino)
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Become a member of the
California Film Foundation
Join Free at www.calIforniafilm.net
.+++++++++++ Alright folks, that's a wrap for now. Let me know if you hear of anything.
Charlie
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SPECIAL ACTING FOR CAMERA CLASS
FOR YOUNG PERFORMERS 12 - 17
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Charlie very rarely offers young performers classes, however due to the number
of requests we've been receiving, registrations are now being accepted
for this interesting and entertaining course, to be held June 14 - June 25 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM, Monday
through Friday
at the Sutter Street Theater Rehearsal Annex in Historic Old Folsom
Acting for camera uses a different set of skills
than acting on stage. Charlie brings his experience in more than 40 movies and TV
shows to this is a " nuts
and bolts" class for young 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 preregistration is recommended. Tuition: $200 if paid
by June 7, $225 if
paid the first day of the workshop. For Registration and Directions call 916-353-1001.
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| Theatre Audition Notices . . .
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Okay, folks, here are the latest audition notices from the theater world. Break your other leg!
Charlie+++++++++++++++
Detailed
information about these auditions is on seeaplay.com
2010-2011 Season
Auditions, Capital Stage Camelot,
Woodland Opera House Dial "M" For
Murder, Sutter Street Theatre The Drowsy
Chaperone, Civic Theatre West (Roseville Theater) The Girl I seem to
be, New Star Children's Theatre The Graduate,
Bob and Ro Productions Grease - the
School Musical, Davis Musical Theatre Company (Young Performers'
Theatre) A Midsummer Night's
Dream, Winters Theatre Company Peter Pan,
American River College, Theatre Arts Department Prisoner of Second
Avenue, Sutter Street Theatre Queens Are Wild,
Lambda Players Quilters,
Imagination Theater Rent *Sacramento
Community Premiere*, Runaway Stage Productions (Broadway Stage) Screwtape,
T.H.E. Actor's Workshop and Integral Theatre Company - Emergency
Casting Singin' In the Rain,
Davis Musical Theatre Company The Wizard of Oz
(RSC version), Woodland Opera HouseThat'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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Show times and ticket information at www.seeaplay.com
The Annual
Puppet Festival, Fairytale Town
3901 Land Park Drive, Sacramento, 95822 Bob and
Ro's Old Time Radio Shows, Bob and Ro Productions
The Studio Theatre, 1028 R St., Sacramento, CA 95811 Charley's
Aunt, Chautauqua Playhouse
5325 Engle Road, Carmichael, CA 95608 Deathtrap,
Big Idea Theatre
1616 Del Paso Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95815 Hunter
Gatherers, Capital Stage
1000 Front St. Sacramento, CA 95814 The
Princess and the Pauper, Chautauqua Playhouse (Children's Theatre)
5325 Engle Road, Carmichael, CA 95608 The
Romantic Imagination, Arden Playhouse
5640 Roseville Road suite D, Sacramento, CA 95842 Shear
Madness, California Musical Theatre (The Cosmopolitan Cabaret)
1000 K Street, Sacramento, Ca 95814 SWING!,
Civic Theatre West (Main Stage)
Tower Theatre, 421 Vernon Street, Roseville, CA 95678
opening in June 2010 Anything
Goes, Chautauqua Playhouse
5325 Engle Road, Carmichael 95608 Crazy for
You, Davis Musical Theatre Company
607 Pena Drive, Davis, CA 95618 Marriage
is Murder, Arden Playhouse
5640 Roseville Road suite D, Sacramento, CA 95842 Romeo and
Julian, Lambda Players
1127 21st Street Treasure
Island, Main Street Theatre Works
Kennedy Mine Amphitheatre, No. Main Street, Jackson 95642 You're a
Good Man, Charlie Brown, Civic Theatre West (Main Stage)
Roseville Theater - 241 Vernon Street, Roseville CA 95678 opening in July 2010 Curtains,
Runaway Stage Productions (Broadway Stage)
2791 24th Street, Sacramento, 95818 Dancing at
Lughnasa, Big Idea Theatre
1616 Del Paso Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95815 The Diary
of Anne Frank, Imagination Theater
on the El Dorado County Fairgrounds, 100 Placerville Dr., Placerville,
CA 95667 Pirates of
Penzance, Civic Theatre West (Roseville Theater)
241 Vernon Street, Roseville CA 95678 The
Princess and the Pea, Runaway Stage Productions (Storybook
Children's Theater)
24th Street Theater, 2791 24th Street (At Sierra 2) Sacramento  JUNE PLAYWRIGHTS COLLABORATIVE MEETING
AT THE ARDEN PLAYHOUSE:
This
is a one-time meeting at a new location because the Big Idea Theatre
does not have a date available for us in June. We will return to the
Big Idea Theatre for a July
11 workshop.
At the Sunday, June 27,
workshop, we will read and discuss short plays by 1. Leo McElroy: "GOING
UP" takes place entirely in and around a department store elevator, as
the operator interacts with a variety of unusual customers having their
ups and downs and 2. Scott Charles: "Dinners With Augie. "Acts of
Kindness Reconsidered as Transformational Allegory. Arthur Valentine
faces his last moments and examines his life. In dying, and in what
comes next, he comes to understand the nature of compassion.
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.
"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.
That's it for now.- I'll see you in the lobby!
Charlie
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IMPROV Tuesdays 7:30 - 10:00 PM
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IMPROV Tuesdays 7:30 - 10:00 PM
Join us for Sacramento's longest running IMPROV workshop!
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"
is now available!
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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, hats, 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,
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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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