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Voted Sacramento's Outstanding Training Resource for Actors
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Auditions, Announcements, and Other News for March 11
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Greetings! | One of the questions I'm most often asked is how should my resume look, so....Several years ago, the Casting Society of American went to the Association of Talent Agents and said, "We gotta standardize these resumes. We get four page resumes that have all this stuff that we don't care about, but are missing things we need to know. We don't have time to hunt all over the page to find what we need to know. This is the way we'd like to have it done. We want all of this on it, in this order, and nothing else. It's an acting resume!" With that in mind, here's a link to what was agreed upon. Since that time the business has changed a bit so you might need to add a category for Internet or Webisodes after "Television." Here's the link. But now, a word from our sponsors, and some news. Charlie |
Mosaic Acting Weekend Intensive - April 2 & 3
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This class is already almost half full,
so get your payment or deposit in soon!
THE MOSAIC ACTING SYSTEM
"Emotionology and the Whelan Recording Technique"
WEEKEND INTENSIVE
SATURDAY, APRIL 2 AND SUNDAY APRIL 3
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
MOSAIC ACTING ACADEMY
Rancho Cordova
(directions on receipt of deposit)
I've been acting and directing for over forty years, and I've never found anything as easy and effective, or as much fun to work with as The MOSAIC ACTING SYSTEM. (www.mosaicacting.com) It is the only acting system in the world that takes advantage of the fantastic advances made in general education through the application of a Learning Styles paradigm. I've taught and trained instructors in London, Toronto, and cities in the USA, as well as presenting Mosaic Acting to schools and teachers from middle-school to the University level, including the Academy of Art University in San Francisco. The Whelan Recording Technique is the perfect Whole Brain teaching/learning technique. Character, relationship, emotional base and line memorization are achieved with ease and speed never before experienced. It's also the most fun an actor can have! While emotions are the very core of the actors art, there has never been a program until EMOTIONOLOGY that provided the tools for actors to study them in an objective and systematic fashion. MAS provides that and more. REGISTRATION INFORMATION: This class is appropriate for High School age and above, and actors at all levels of experience. Tuition is $350 and includes a copy of "Mosaic Acting System" ($50 discount if you have the book) (Prior Mosaic students may repeat for $200, space permitting.) Pre-registration required and only 12 students will be accepted. Directors and credentialed teachers may attend as non-working observers for $200. (Includes book.) To register now with your credit card or PayPal Account click here. Or you may register by phone at 916-361-0952 or send your minimum deposit check for $200 to: Charlie Holliday, P.O. Box 1142, Rancho Cordova, CA 95741-1142 ****************************** Visit www.charlieactor.com for more class schedules.
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Special Audition Skills Workshop
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Media Casting Group's Audition Skills Workshop 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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About choosing a class . . .
Although tuition for Charlie's classes at the Mosaic Acting studio is very reasonable, when deciding whom you want to study with there are a lot more things to consider than just the price. The first thing I do is look up the instructor on IMDb.com. That will tell me what they have actually done. Do their credits consist of a couple of independent films that they wrote and/or directed? Have they only been in "kid shows" on Nickelodeon or Disney? Is their background only in theater? I want to work with someone who has worked with major directors and has appeared with "A list" actors. There is a reason why Charlie Holliday has been voted Sacramento's Outstanding Training Resource for Actors time after time.
Check all the classes at www.charlieactor.com
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Film Auditions and News . . .
| Sorta slim pickin's this week but here are few items for you.
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This for my fellow SAG members, but there should also be some non-union background needed.
"Hemingway & Gellhorn"
Production Company: HBO
Contract: Television Independent Agreement Location: San Francisco Shooting: February 28 through April 29, 2011
Minimum Rates:
$809 - Principal performers
$139 - Background actors
$149 - Special ability background actors
$154 - Stand-ins
SAG signatory production "Hemingway & Gellhorn" is coming to San Francisco. Tentative shooting dates are February 28 through April 29, 2011. This HBO project is shooting under the terms and conditions of the SAG Television Independent Agreement which provides that 20 background actors on set each day as well as all principal performers are covered by the SAG contract.
Background casting is being handled by Beau Bonneau Casting (415) 346-2278 and principal casting by Nina Henninger (415) 837-0847.
The contact at the San Francisco SAG/AFTRA office is Joel Reamer at (415) 391-7510 or [email protected].
We are committed to diverse, inclusive casting. For every role, please submit qualified performers, without regard to disability, race, age, color, national origin, sexual orientation or gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by law, unless otherwise specifically indicated.
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From good friend Marty Anaya
Wow! The 48 Hour Cast and Crew Call is coming! See you there!
| Time: March 4, 2011 from 6:30pm
to 9pm
Location:
The Artisan
Organized By:
CFF and
Sacramento Film Festival
Event Description:
ATTENTION ACTORS, FILMMAKERS, CREW!
The BADDEST Cast and Crew Call in the Capital Region is back and badder than ever! Are you an actor, crew person, director or film buff looking for the adventure of a life time? Look no more. 48 Hours CAST and CREW CALL is March 4th! If you are an insomniac, glutton for punishment or simply one bad film person come on March 4th and find out how you can participate! You will network with writers, prop-masters, producers, actors, musicians and others all vying for a spot on a 48 Hour team for 2011! Yes, it's that simple! Just show up! Oh, and do bring $5 because we have to pay the rent! NEED TO FIND A TEAM? APPLY HERE Pre-registration above will help us match YOUR talent to a team. NOTE: this is not the same thing as an RSVP for this March 4th meeting so please RSVP too ok?? Great! Thanks!
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Find Us at this Featured Event!
The El Dorado Lake Tahoe Film & Media Office will host the Annual I Love Film Mixer from 4-8 pm Friday, March 18 at the El Dorado County Fair Grounds, in Placerville, CA
Film Mixer attendance is open to the public and a great way to learn about the film business in our region and how to get involved. The Entertainment Mixer will have exhibitors, food and wine tasting, and great networking opportunities with local film industry professionals.
During the event screenings of local filmmaker's works will be running continuously. World famous actor/stuntman Gary Davis will be the featured speaker.
Be sure to stop by our booth to say "Hi" and register with us if you haven't done so.
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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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auditions
Let Your Hair Down, Rapunzel, Rocklin Youth Theatre Company, immediate casting
King of Shadows, Big Idea Theatre, By Appointment Only
Jesus Hopped the 'A' Train, Capital Stag, By Appointment Only
HurlyBurly, Big Idea Theatre, February 26
In a Dark, Dark House, February 27, Resurrection Theatre
How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, Davis Musical Theatre Company, Feb 27 and 28
Anything Goes, El Dorado Musical Theatre, February 28
Charley's Aunt, City Theatre, February 28
Cinderella, Davis Musical Theatre Company (Young Performers' Theatre), March 7 and 8
This Is Treasure Island, T.H.E. Actor's Workshop and Integral Theatre Company, April 9
Peter Pan, Davis Musical Theatre Company, April 24 and 25
Fiddler on the Roof, Davis Musical Theatre Company, May 2 and 3
Irving Berlin's White Christmas, Imagination Theater, May 14
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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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CLOSING WEEKEND - SUNDAY IS SOLD OUT. MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS NOW FOR FRIDAY OR SATURDAY! For a review of this play go to http://w3.villagelife.com/entertainment/ditch-the-3-d-glasses-catch-this-play-instead/There Should Be Roses by Dave Williams Directed by Connie Mockenhaupt (February 11-March 13) Performances are: Fridays & Saturdays at 8:00PM and Sundays at 4:00PM A West Coast Premier! There Should Be Roses is a wonderful romantic comedy that will make you laugh and cry. Follow Lester and Albert as they "break out" of the retirement home to deliver roses to Lesters' wife of 60 years. Watch and see if Kevin and Megan can come to an agreement on when and/or if they should get married. Perfect for the Valentine Season with a surprise ending which is a true delight. Tickets are $23.00 for General $21.00 for Seniors and SARTA $15.00 for Children 12 and under ++++++++++ Cast: DOTTY FAIRBURN - Jackie Clauson MRS. MACMURTLE - Amy Brandolino LESTER BLUM - Charlie Holliday FLOWER SELLER, EILEEN - Gina Hillmer ALBERT SMITH - Paul Greisen STREET PUNKS - Shane Burrows, Dylan Gray MEGAN - Yuri Tajiri POLICE OFFICER, MIME - Shane Burrows KEVIN - Colin Coate MARY HANDLEMAN - Hazel Johnson For more information or to purchase tickets call (916) 353-1001. ++++++++++++ ARDEN PLAYHOUSE CONTINUES ITS SECOND SEASON WITH A MYSTERIOUS SEND-UP!
The Murder Room By Jack Sharkey
Produced by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.
About the Play: Wealthy Edgar Hollister marries Mavis Templeton who, after a few hours of blissful marriage, apparently tries various ways to kill him. How many ways can a wife try to kill her husband? How many ways can it get screwed up? Don't ask, just come see The Murder Room, a comedy described as Abbot and Costello meet Agatha Christie with some Monty Python thrown in. It is a wild send-up of every murder mystery ever written.
The Murder Room has its Arden Playhouse opening on March 4, 2011 and runs Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm thru April 16, 2011, except Saturday, March 12. Sunday matinees are at 2 pm March 13 and 27.
All tickets are $18 general admission with discounts for groups. Tickets can be reserved by calling (916) 332-2582. Arden Playhouse is located at 5640 Roseville Road, Suite D, Sacramento, and seats 150.
Arden Playhouse is a community theater dedicated to continuing its tradition of presenting entertainment in a casual setting. +++++++++++++++
EXCITING NEW PLAYS AT CALIFORNIA STAGEMAINSTAGE PRODUCTION OF THE STEVE LYON'S HILARIOUS SANTA CRUZING COMEDY: "MYSTERY SPOT " With California Stage artists Michele Koehler, Emily Kentta, Lester Horton, Bonnie Antonini, Nick Koehler, Kendra Evans, Jeanette Trimble and Mahlon Hall. Opens Saturday. For online tickets www.calstage.org or phone 916-451-5822 CALIFORNIA STAGE THEATER : 36 tickets left: Tickets are $20-15-12
A THREEPENNY READING OF JIM ROSENFIELD'S DRAMA: "MICHAELANGELO AND TOMMASO" With California Stage artists John Hopkins, Jeff Webster, Mark Heckman , Bonnie Antonini, Mahlon Hall, Melissa Melancon, Anna Shaw,and Dougie Pieper Only this Monday the 14th at 700:pm IN THE THREEPENNY THEATER : 14 tickets left : Tickets are $5.00 +++++++++++ Play Submission Opportunity
Another opportunity provided by Matt Hanf:
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Now Playing Show times and ticket information at www.seeaplay.com Blithe Spirit American River College, Theatre Arts Department 4700 College Oak Drive, Sacramento, CA 95841 Through March 6, 2011 The Odd Couple Rocklin Community Theatre, 4090 Rocklin Rd, Rocklin (Finnish Temperance Hall) Through - March 6, 2011 One-Act Festival of Comedy Actor's Theatre of Sacramento, Threepenney Theatre, 1723 25th St. Through March 6, 2011 Hairspray El Dorado Musical Theatre, Folsom High School, 1655 Iron Point Road Folsom,CA Through - March 13, 2011 Local Playwrights festival: 8 Views of the Tower Bridge Sacramento City College (City Theatre) West Sacramento Community Center, 1075 West Capital Blvd Through March 13, 2011 There Should Be Roses Sutter Street Theatre, 717 Sutter Street, Folsom 95630 Through March 14, 2011 Macbeth: Resurrected Resurrection Theatre, 1723 25th Street (25th and R) Sacramento, CA The Wilkerson Theatre - 25th and R - behind the fence Through March 19, 2011 Proof Big Idea Theatre, 1616 Del Paso Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95815 Through March 19 2011 Guys and Dolls Davis Musical Theatre Company, 607 Pena Drive #10, Davis CA 95618 Through - March 20, 2011 Hansel & Gretel Sutter Street Theatre, 717 Sutter Street, Folsom 95630 Through March 20, 2011 Shirley Valentine, Bob and Ro Productions The Studio Theatre, 1028 R St., Sacramento, CA 95811 Through March 20, 2011 Poughkeepsie Porn Co. 2 Lambda Players, 1127 21st, corner of 21 and L st in midtown Through April 2 +++++++++++++ PLAYWRIGHTS COLLABORATIVE MEETING AT THE LAMBDA PLAYERS THEATRE: The meetings begin at 7:00 PM at the Lambda Players Theatre, 1127 21st Street, in Sacramento . . . next meeting is March 20. April 10 we meet at BIT at 6:30.
There are no dues, fees or other charges for participating. We thank the Lambda Players Theatre and Big Idea Theatre for hosting the Playwrights Collaborative workshops. For further information contact Gary Agid, chairman, at [email protected] (916-383-9267) . That's it for now.- I'll see you in the lobby! Charlie |
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 [email protected]if 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
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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 Academy916-361-0952[email protected] Snail Mail PO Box 1142 Rancho Cordova, CA 95741-1142
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