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Auditions, Announcements, and Other News
for December 22
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| Greetings! | 
Would you believe, I've been trying to get this out since Thanksgiving!
More about "The Character"
In the last couple of newsletters I started explaining what I call "Charlie's Big Five," a tool to help build a life for the character you'll be portraying. The first question I ask is "Who am I?" ,"I" being the character. Every character has a history, actually a network of histories. The first is Physical, which we touched on lat time. As a character you also have an Intellectual history. What kind of education do you (as character) have? Did you drop out of high school or do you have a PHD? That will affect things like your grammar, interactions with those with ore or less education than you have, and more. There's a big difference in a character who says "It don't mean nothing" and one who says "It doesn't mean anything." The latter is obviously better educated than the one who doesn't know proper grammar. What kind of books do you read, if you read? What kind of music, movies, TV shows do you prefer? Those are all things that determine how you relate to others in the scene. As you create your character, these are things you want to take into consideration. Each character also has an Emotional history, but we'll get to that next time.
And now a word from our sponsors . . .
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(Voted Sacramento's Outstanding Training Resource for Actors)
Presents
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JANUARY 8 - JANUARY 29, 2011
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or you may call 916.361.0952, or send your $150 deposit to:
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Visit www.charlieactor.com for more class schedules.
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Special Audition Skills Workshop
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The Audition Skills Workshop at Back 2 One was a big success!
Thanks to all who attended. It sold out very quickly, so we'll be having another one soon. Watch this space for details.
Thanks again,
Ric & Charlie
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Film Auditions and News . . .
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It's usually a bit slow this time of year, but here's what's happening . . . If you know of anything going on, let me know and I'll post it.
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"The Screen Actors Guild has reached a tentative agreement with producers on new contracts for theatrical productions, prime time television, television animation and basic-cable live-action television, the guild announced today. Negotiations between SAG and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers began Monday, the day after an agreement was reached between the AMPTP and negotiators for SAG and the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists on new contracts for theatrical film and prime-time network television."
This is good news for all of us, union or not. It means that for the next three years the producers don't have to worry about the threat of a strike, so they have no hesitation to start new productions. Now if the state and cities will come up with some decent production incentives, so we can compete with other states, there should be more work for us all!
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Are you registered with the new
If not, go to www.mediacastinggroup.com and register. The old website will be shut down the first of the year, so you must re-register to be kept in our files.We've finished casting both principals and background for an infomercial, as well as principals and background for The Mentalist and two other projects. So check "Updates." frequently on the website. There are some other projects that will begin soon.
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Casting for
Saved and the City
Truth and Light Productions is a Christian themed production company. We are shooting a webseries and currently casting one additional role.
We need a handsome male in his early 30's to late 30's. for a role of a businessman who can hide his violent side.
If interested email your headshot and resume to monifa_parker@yahoo.com+++++++++++++
Big News From the Sac Film & Music Fest
We're changing our format from a single, 10-day long Festival in the Summer to two shorter Festivals in the Winter and Summer: Our new Sacramento Film & Music Festival WINTERFEST and SUMMERFEST!
The new approach allows us to maintain our programming capacity and better allow audiences and filmmakers to attend an entire event, from beginning to end, rather than just seeing a portion of a longer 10-day lineup. We think that's a lot more rewarding and we hope you agree.
We'll start off the new pattern during the January holiday weekend; January 15th-17th, 2011. See you there!
For filmmakers: The Sacramento Film & Music Festival WINTERFEST call for submissions is active on WITHOUTABOX and we have multiple deadlines that run through November 29th, 2010.
Nate & Tony
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CFAA Holiday Party - Save the Date!
PLEASE JOIN US!
Tuesday, December 28th
6pm-10pm
at Hot Italian
1627 16th St, Downtown Sacramento
Appetizers, socializing, merriment and a no-host bar.
We always celebrate in the week between Christmas and New Years Eve to toast the end of a great year and the promise of the new one, so please come and join all your friends (and Sacramento's best film talent)!
Free to CFAA members!!
Only $5 for non-members and guests.
Your membership is appreciated and your support keeps us growing! Update your CFAA membership today online for only $35 per year! Visit www.capitalfilmarts.com and click on 'Membership' to subscribe online with Paypal.
(Please note, just because you get the weekly newsletter does not mean you are a current member!)
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Alright folks, that's a wrap for now. Let me know if you hear of anything.
Charlie
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| Theatre Audition Notices . . . | 
Detailed information about these auditions is on seeaplay.com
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Disney's Alice In Wonderland Jr., Woodland Opera House
The Skin of our Teeth, Falcon's Eye Theatre at Folsom Lake College
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Cosumnes River College Theatre
Sacramento Shakespeare Festival's 2nd 30 Hour Comedy Shakespeare Marathon,
Sacramento Shakespeare Festival
Charley's Aunt, City Theatre
25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee , McLaughlin Theatre Company
Guys and Dolls, Davis Musical Theatre Company
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| show title | | Disney's Alice In Wonderland Jr. | | playwright | | Lewis Carroll | | theatre company | | Woodland Opera House | | audition dates | | February 5 at 1 pm and February 6 at 6 pm | | callback dates | | February 7 at 6:30 pm | | dates show rehearses | | Thursdays beginning February 17 from 7 - 8:30 pm and Mondays through Weds. beginning March 7 from 4:30-7:00 | | dates show plays | | May 6 through May 15 Fridays at 7:30 pm and Saturdays and Sundays at 2 pm with School Outreach Performances on Thursday, May 12 at 10 am and 1 pm. | | theatre address | | 340 2nd Street, Woodland, CA 95695 | | directions to theatre, parking instructions, etc. | | Take I-5 to Woodland. Take the Main Street exit - left. The theatre is on the corner of Main and 2nd. Main | | contact information | 530-666-9617
angelawoh@afes.com
woodlandoperahouse.org | | staff | | MJ Seminoff - director, Emily Jo Seminoff - choreographer, Lori Jarvey - Music Director | | plot summary | | Follow Alice down the rabbit's hole into a world that is "curious and curiouser" in this Disney musical version of the classic Lewis Carroll tale. | | what to bring | | sheet music in your key to a prepared song, dress to dance, An accompanist will be provided. | | types needed | Ages 7-17
All roles are available. | | other information | | There is a $150 participation fee. All costumes are included. There are no parent participation hours necessary. |
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| show title | | The Skin of our Teeth | | playwright | | Thornton Wilder | | theatre company | | Falcon's Eye Theatre at Folsom Lake College | | audition dates | | Monday January 31, 7:00 pm | | callback dates | | Tuesday February 1, 7:00 pm | | dates show rehearses | | February 7 through March 24 | | dates show plays | | March 25 through April 5 Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 pm and Sundays at 2:00 pm. Also plays Saturday 4/3 at 2:00 pm and Thursday 4/7 at 8:00 pm. | | theatre address | | 10 College Parkway, Folsom, CA 95630 | | directions to theatre, parking instructions, etc. | | from East Bidwell turn east. Travel to College Parkway. Turn R up the hill to the campus loop road. Turn R on the loop road, purchase a pass, park. | | contact information | 916-608-6800
harrisd@flc.losrios.edu
falconseyetheatre.com | | staff | | Director: David Harris | | plot summary | | Pulitzer Prize Winner Thornton Wilder crafted this groundbreaking satiric fantasy that follows the extraordinary Antrobus family down through the ages, from the time of "The War," surviving flood, fire, pestilence, locusts, the ice age, the pox, and the double feature, a dozen subsequent wars and as many depressions. Ultimately, they are the stuff of which heroes and fools are made. Their survival is a theatrical testament of faith in humanity. | | what to bring | | Please prepare a memorized 90 second monologue from a real play that best shows your skills. Also bring photo and resume. | | types needed | | All types needed. Large cast with a very large age range. Looking for versatile and experienced actors from the community and students who are over 18. Any disability, gender or gender identity, race. | | paid position | | No | | other information | | This will be the first public performance by The Falcon's Eye Theatre at our new home in the Folsom Regional Visual and Performing Arts Center. |
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| show title | |
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
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Mark Twain
| | theatre company | | Cosumnes River College Theatre | | audition dates | |
by special appointment
| | callback dates | | December 14 at 7 pm | | dates show rehearses | |
Rehearsals begin in January
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March 24th-April 10th
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8401 Center Parkway, Sacramento, CA 95823
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contact information
916-599-6865
s.antonsen@yahoo.com
| | staff | | Director: Cheri Fortin | | what to bring | |
Cold reading, scripts available for review in Box Office
| | types needed | | Men and woman 16 and up |
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Sacramento Shakespeare Festival's 2nd 30 Hour Comedy Shakespeare Marathon
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Sacramento Shakespeare Festival
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in December
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late January
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8401 Center Parkway, Sacramento, CA 95823
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Please send pic/resume to Christine Nicholson - nicholj@scc.losrios.edu
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For more info go to citytheatre.net or check out our facebook page.
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We can use anywhere from 40 - 60 actors to read twelve plays at the marathon
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| show title | |
Charley's Aunt
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City Theatre
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Tuesday, February 28 at 7 pm
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Call backs will be later in the week TBA.
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Rehearsals are weeknights and weekend days beginning in early March.
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Performances begin in late April and run weekends for 4 weeks.
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Sacramento City College, Temp 8-2 (access on 12th Av).
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For more info: 558-2173, citytheatre.net or check us out on Facebook.
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Director: Kim McCann
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Casting 10 - 12 actors: 6/7 male, 4/5 female from 18 - 65 years.
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| show title | |
25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
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McLaughlin Theatre Company
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Friday 1/7 7:00 - 9:00, Saturday 1/8 2:00 - 4:00
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Saturday 1/8 5:00 - 8:00pm
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4/8, 4/9, 4/10, 4/15, 4/16, 4/17
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3415 Swetzer Road Loomis
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916-652-6377
mtctheatre@att.net
www.mtctheater@att.net
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Ages: 12 - 22
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show title
GUYS & DOLLS playwright
Frank Loesser theatre company
Davis Musical Theatre Company audition dates
Sunday January 9, 2010, at 7:30 P.M. and Monday, January 10, 2010 also at 7:30pm dates show plays The show will be in production from February 27-March 22, 1998. theatre address
DMTC Performing Arts Center, 607 Pena Drive, Davis, CA contact information
For more information, please call DMTC at (530) 756-3682. staff
The production will be directed & choreographed by Jan Isaacson with musical direction by Steve Isaacson. plot summary
The show, revolves around Nathan Detroit and his floating crap game, his fiancée of 14 years, Miss Adelaide, A mission doll, Miss Sarah Brown, and the smooth slick Sky Masterson, who falls for Sarah. The show has some of Frank Loesser's best songs which include: "Sit Down You're Rockin' the Boat", "I'll Know", "Luck Be A Lady", "I Love You a Bushel and A Peck", and the title song, "Guys and Dolls". what to bring
Please bring a prepared song (not from the show), an accompanist will be provided (no a cappella or taped music please). types needed
There are many, many parts for men and women, including many dancing roles.
Roles include:
Nathan Detroit (male, over 25) Comic lead, character singer, good comic timing
Miss Adelaide (female, over 25) Broadway Belt voice, comic actress
Sarah Brown (female, 20's-30's) Legit Broadway Soprano, strong, stoic
Sky Masterson (male, over 25) Legit Baritone, smooth and sure of himself
Nicely-Nicely Johnson (male) Strong Tenor, comic actor
Benny Southstreet (male) Tenor or Baritone, good comic actor
Harry the Horse (male) Character singer, good comic
Lt. Brannigan (male) Non-singing, must act well
Big Jule (male) Character singer, Bass, Big tough guy
Rusty Charlie (male) Sings well, opening song (Fugue for Tinhorns)
Arvide Abernathy (male 40's & over) Tenor or Baritone, father figure to Sarah Brown
General Cartwright (female, 30 plus) Sings, acts well
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That's it for now . . . Fracture a femur!
Charlie
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Current Theatre Productions and Other News
|  Theater Tickets make a great gift!!
Go see a play!!
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Now Playing
Show times and ticket information at www.seeaplay.com
Dexterity
Arden Playhouse, 5640 Roseville Road suite D, Sacramento, CA 95842
Through December 18, 2010 If The Sleigh's a Rockin...
Lambda Players, 1127 21st Street, Sacramento
Through December 18, 2010 Kancelled Krismas Karol, Chautauqua Playhouse (Children's Theatre)
5325 Engle Road, Carmichael 95608
Through 18, 2010 Holiday Show with Old Time Radio
Bob and Ro Productions, The Studio Theatre, 1028 R St., Sacramento, CA 95811
Through December 19, 2010 Miracle on 34th Street, Woodland Opera House
340 2nd Street, Woodland, Ca 95695
Through December 19, 2010 The Sound of Music
Rocklin Community Theatre, 4090 Rocklin Road, Rocklin, CA 95677
Through 19, 2010
The Owl and the Pussycat
Sacramento Theatre Company, Pollock Stage, 1419 H Street, Sacramento, CA 95816
November 10 - December 19, 2010 A Christmas Story, Civic Theatre West (Main Stage / Roseville Theater)
241 Vernon Street, Roseville CA 95678
Through December 23,2010 Holiday in the Hills
Sutter Street Theatre, 717 Sutter Street, Historic Folsom, 95630
Through December 23, 2010 Scrooge
Chautauqua Playhouse, 5325 Engle Road, Ste. 110, Carmichael 95608
Through 23, 2010 A Christmas Carol, Sacramento Theatre Company
1419 H Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
Through 26, 2010 The Quiltmaker's Gift, Sutter Street Theatre
717 Sutter Street, Historic Folsom, 95630
Through 29, 2010 Forever Plaid: Plaid Tidings
Sutter Street Theatre, 717 Sutter Street, Folsom CA 95630
Through January 2, 2010 Talk Radio
Resurrection Theatre, Sacramento, CA
Through 2010-January 8, 2011
Suds, California Musical Theatre (The Cosmopolitan Cabaret)
1000 K Street, Sacramento, Ca 95814
Through January 9, 2011
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JANUARY 9 PLAYWRIGHTS COLLABORATIVE MEETING AT THE
LAMBDA PLAYERS THEATRE:
On Sunday, January 9, at 7:00 p.m., Playwrights Collaborative will read and discuss Leo McElroy's one act "Apocalypse Rising." Ten very different people are trapped on an elevator together and reach very startling conclusions about their situations.
Scott Charles' short play "The Glass Slipper Poker" will also be read. An Eastern European family is displaced from their ancestral home and finds their new country confusing and intimidating.
This workshop is at the Lambda Players Theatre, 1127 21st Street, in Sacramento.
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. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Workshops are monthly (or occasionally twice 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 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. +++++++++
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
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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
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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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