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Auditions, Announcements, and Other News
for March 18
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| Greetings! |  As most of you may know, I just finished a very successful run of a play. Our reviews were very good, but on of the main characters, a wonderful actress was not even mentioned in one review! Naturally, she felt a bit of disappointment. Since usually about all we get for doing a play is our name in a review, it really stings when we don't get a mention. It's true that sometimes reviews get cut for lack of space - not that knowing that makes us feel any better - but that's just the way it is.
The only reason to act is for the joy of doing it. If you expect fair play, if you expect to get what you deserve, if you expect to get the role because you are the most talented, if you expect a great review because you did a great job, then be prepared for a lot of disappointment and frustration. It's even worse in movies. You've finally been cast, done a good job on the role, and then find out you've been cut! Some of my best work is in the garbage can at some studio; not because it wasn't good, but because the film was too long, or there was a technical problem, or any of a dozen other reasons over which I have no control. It's just the way it is. The only choice I have, the only control I have, is how I deal with it. I can focus on being angry, frustrated, or hurt by things over which I have no control, or I can focus on why I really am an actor . . . the joy of acting. I always tell my students "If there's anything else you can do and be happy, do that instead." But if you have that hole in your soul that only acting can fill, then go for it! Do it for the joy of doing it. My real job as an actor isn't to impress the audience or reviewers, but to affect the others on stage or in front of the camera with me. My task is not to reach out to the audience, but to create such a reality as my character on stage or on the screen that I suck the audience into my world. If I do that I will touch the lives of the audience. For us to have that joy in our work, that has to be enough, and guess what . . . we'll probably get some great revues along the way!
But now, a word from our sponsors, and some news.
Charlie |
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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 . . .
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Things seem to be picking up a bit . . . .
Are you registered with the new
Nina Henninger Casting Casting Notice Project Name:17th Precinct Project Type: Pilot Format: Other Rate/Compensation: Scale SAG BACKGROUND ACTORS http://talent.sfcasting.com/ViewRole.aspx?ori=P&tlId=35163&email=1 Background Male or Female / 18 to 60 / African Am, Asian, Caucasian, Hispanic Looking for SAG BG for the NBC pilot 17th Precinct. It will shoot 3/30/11
Click here to submit to this role on your mobile device.
Looking For An Older Male To Play Butler / Short Film / SAG
Rate/Compensation: $100, Lunch, Credit
Role - Butler who has raised up the lead character.
Click here to submit or Click here to submit to this role on your mobile device.
Beau Bonneau Casting is casting extras for "Hemingway & Gellhorn" a period film starringClive Owen and Nicole Kidman . We are currently seeking Upscale, East Coast-looking Men and Women 30 - 60 yrs that appear to be Caucasian and are available to work Friday, 4/1 for a shoot in San Francisco . Director Philip Kaufman is approving all the background from photos and selected extras will have to attend a paid Wardrobe Fitting ($19.84) in SF sometime after 3/21. The film takes place in the 1930s-40s and scenes are set for New York. Extras will portray left-wing documentary viewers and restaurant goers indoors; you must be okay to work around cigarette smoke! The look of the extras is important and has to match footage being used in the film. Bodies were leaner overall, no big weightlifters and few overweight people due to lack of food during wartime. Men can be no taller than 6'1", must fit to a 36" - 44" Suit Jacket and be willing to get a paid, production-provided 1930s style haircut ($5) and shave all facial hair for shoot if necessary. Women must fit to Dress/Pants size range 0-8, have natural hair color only (no highlights or super modern styles) and be willing to set hair in rollers or pin curls the night before the shoot. Shoots are 12hrs on average, start as early as 5:30AM (no joke) and last into evening hours. Exact start time is unknown until evening before each shoot. You must be available all day without conflict. Non Union Extras are paid San Francisco Min. Wage: $9.92/hr = $79.36 for 8 hrs + overtime at time and ½. I-9 paperwork will be filled out at fitting. U.S citizens must have a current U.S. passport or a valid Driver's License with either a Social Security card or Birth Certificate. Non U.S. citizens must have a valid Green Card or Permanent Resident Card with photo. If avail 4/1 and fit the description please email the following to hgspain@gmail.com ASAP: * in subject line: 4/1 Upscale - * Name, Age Range * Ethnicity * Cell # and alternate # * Height, Weight and Sizes. Men: Suit Size, Neck x Sleeve, Waist x Inseam, Shoe. Women: Dress and Pants Size, Shoe and Measurements: Bust-cup/Waist/Hips * Smoking tolerance: Smoker, Willing to smoke, Okay to work around smoke * Take and attach 2 NEW digital camera, camera phone or even web cam photos as jpg files just for this. We need 1 taken from chest up and 1 full body. Photos should be of you alone, non-smiling, looking straight to camera in nice casual attire . Natural hair looks preferred, keep hair product and make-up to a minimum to avoid looking too contemporary. Keep in mind the Director only wants to see natural faces not headshots or posed professional shots; please follow directions to ensure consideration! Submissions with links to photos will be ignored. We may contact you to discuss availability prior to forwarding your photos and again only if approved so we can schedule a wardrobe fitting. No phone calls accepted regarding this project or posting. Beau Bonneau Casting http://beaubonneaucasting.com/casting.asp +++++++++++++ |
Casting Notice
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Message: Handful of people with Finnish or Nordic looks, fair skin, natural blond, light brown or red hair, light eyes and lean physiques needed to portray Finn people in wartime rushing to shelter. Must be physically able to jog or run. SAG, AFTRA and Non Union submissions ok. Must be avail all day
Wed 3/23
from early am to evening hours without conflict and for paid fitting
Mon 3/21
. Shoot location likely SF but still to be determined. Submit through sfcasting or email
SAG@beaubonneaucasting.com
with 3/23 Finn - Nsme in subject line, in email body include Union Status: SAG, AFTRA or Non Union, Cell #, Ht. Wt, Sizes, and attach a new non smiling camera phone, web cam or digital camera photo taken from chest up. Director approval from photos required. We'll contact you if selected.
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| Role | Role Type | Gender/Age/Ethnicities | Description/Note | | Finns, Nordic looking 3/23 | Background | Male or Female / 18 to 65 / Caucasian | SAG, AFTRA and Non Union submissions ok. Cannot have already worked on H&G. Must be avail Wall day Wed 3/23 from early am to evening hours without conflict and for paid fitting ($34.75) Mon 3/21. Handful of people with Finnish or Nordic looks needed to portray Finn people in wartime rushing to shelter. Must have fair skin, natural color hair, blond, brown, or red and preferably light eyes with lean physique to reflect wartime, and be physically able to jog or run. Director approval required |
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PLEASE DO NOT RESPOND DIRECTLY TO THIS NOTICE.
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++++++++++ Hello, I am a student cinematographer in Sacramento and I am shooting my advanced cinematography final this up coming weekend, Sat. March 19th. I am in need of a (1) Male, 27-40, + (1) Female, 25 - 40 to assist me in making my project.
It is short script, probably 3-4 pages. It will be a professional shoot, they will get credit, copy, and food.
The only thing is that they are comfortable with brief nudity.
If you could help me out that would be amazing.
Thank you,
Brandon J. Garcia
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NEXT CFAA MEETING (monthly): Tuesday, April 19th, 2011 @ 7pm at The Art Institute of Sacramento, 2850 Gateway Oaks Dr. Sacramento CA 95833 (I-5 to west El Camino) This meeting is FREE to all. (The regular admission fees are waived due to the importance of everyone's presence in representing our growing film community.)
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What a Fun Event!
Thanks to all of you who stopped by our booth to say "Hi" and register with us at the El Dorado Lake Tahoe Film & Media Office Annual I Love Film Mixer Friday. As usual, the wonderful El Dorado - Tahoe Film Commissioner Kathleen Dodge put on a great event! ++++++++++++ Join the California Film Foundation! for more in for click here. |
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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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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Three New Shows Open At Sutter Street Theatre
Opening March 18 -- Nunsense
Winner of four Outer Circle Critics Awards including Best Off Broadway Musical in it's original New York production. The show is a fund raiser put on by the Little Sisters of Hoboken to raise money to bury Sisters accidently poisened by the convent cook, Sister Julis (Child of God). This zany musical is a hit wherever it plays.
Friday & Saturday at 8:00pm and Sunday at 4:00pm
Opening March 26 -- Noodle Doodle Box
Noodle Doodle Box is a delightfully absurd play for young children. It is about two clowns, Zacharias and Pepper, who are constantly squabbling, both verbally and physically. Then along comes the mysterious Drum Major, a trickster who makes the clowns re-evaluate their friendship. Lessons about authority and relationships are portrayed with wacky slapstick comedy that appeals to young children - and will delight all ages!
Saturday at 4:00pm
Opening April 2 -- 13 The Musical
When his parents get divorced and Evan Goldman is forced to move from New York to a small town in Indiana, he just wants to make friends and survive the school year; easier said than done. The star quarterback is threatening to ruin his life and his only friend, Patrice, won't talk to him. The school freak sees an opportunity for blackmail and someone is spreading the nastiest rumors.
13 is a show that deals with issues readily familiar to high school students. Hilarious and high-energy. 13 teaches valuable lessons about growing pains and what exactly it means to be "cool." Whether it be freaks, geeks or dealing with divorce, the show is relevant to high school students everywhere.
Saturday & Sunday at 1:00pm -- Recommended for 10 years old and older.
Tickets may be purchased on-line
or by phone at (916) 353-1001.
Visit us at: www.SutterStreetTheatre.com +++++++++++ Coming Attractions at the Westsac Theater Opening Friday March 18th and running through Sunday April 3rd is a surreal comedy written by Steve Martin (the original wild and crazy guy). Picasso at the Lapin Agile is an imagined conversation between Picasso and Einstein. They are joined by a strangely familiar face from the future. River City High School's favorite drama teacher, Brandon Duff stars as Picasso. Dan Sattel gives us a whole new perspective on Einstein as a young man. This sophisticated comedy contains adult language. This is WestSacTheater's first production in the new Black Box Theater at the West Sacramento Community Center. We're excited to be in such a great new theater. For further details: http://www.westsactheater.com/onstage.cfm Volunteers Sign Up Now! We need volunteers to sell tickets and concessions, Friday, Saturday evenings and Sunday afternoons from March 18 through April 3. If you're interested, please send a return e-mail to us: wsct@hotmail.com All volunteers will receive a "Volunteer Pass" allowing them to attend any or all of the performances of Picasso at the Lapin Agile for free Auditions We will be holding auditions for two Shakespeare productions to be performed this summer, King Lear and Taming of the Shrew. Auditions are March 20 and 21 at 7 p.m. at the classroom at 205 Stone Blvd. in West Sacramento. For more info: http://www.westsactheater.com/auditions.cfm We are also interested in volunteers for all aspects of this show. If interested e-mail us, or come to the audition and talk to the directors. Cindy Schmidt, Secretary
West Sacramento Community Theater
Board of Directors
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$15 Thursdays at Sac Theatre Company
Sacramento Theatre Company
introduces
$15 THURSDAYS
Any Show, Any Thursday
Best Seats Available
Buy your tickets now: 916.443.6722
Sacramento Theatre Company
www.sactheatre.org
Wells Fargo Pavilion Box Office: 916.443.6722
Admin. Office: 916.446.7501
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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 at Arden Playhouse 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. +++++++++++++++
Play Submission Opportunity
Another opportunity provided by Matt Hanf:
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Now Playing Show times and ticket information at www.seeaplay.com
Circle Mirror Transformation
B Street Theatre, 2711 B. St, Sacramento, CA. 95816
Through - April 10 2011
(916) 443-5300
Guys and Dolls
Davis Musical Theatre Company, 607 Pena Drive #10, Davis CA 95618
Through - March 20, 2011
(530) 756-3682
Hansel & Gretel
Sutter Street Theatre, 717 Sutter Street, Folsom 95630
Through March 20, 2011
(916) 353-1001
Master Class
Capital Stage Aboard The Delta King, 1000 Front St. Sacramento, CA. 95814
March 11 - April 10, 2011
(916) 995-5464
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
(916) 838-0618
The Murder Room
Arden Playhouse, 5640 Roseville Road, Suite D, Sacramento 95842
March 4 - April 16, 2011
(916) 332-2582
Mystery Spot
California Stage (California Stage Theater), 1723 25th St, Sacramento, 95816
March 11-April 10, 2011
(916) 451-5822
9-to-5: The Musical
California Musical Theatre/Broadway Sacramento
Community Center Theater, 1301 L Street, Sacramento, CA.
Through March 20
(916) 557-1999
Noodle Doodle Box
Sutter Street Theatre, 717 Sutter St. Folsom, 95630
March 26 - May 1
(916) 353-1001
Nunsense
Sutter Street Theatre, 717 Sutter St. Folsom, 95630
March 18 - May 1
(916) 353-1001
Phantom Cat of the Chautauqua, Chautauqua Playhouse (Children's Theatre)
5325 Engle Road, Carmichael 95608
March 19-April 9, 2011
(916) 489-7529
Picasso at the Lapin Agile
West Sacramento Community Theater, 1075 West Capitol Ave
March 18 - April 3, 2011
(916) 491-1085
Poughkeepsie Porn Co. 2
Lambda Players, 1127 21st, corner of 21 and L st in midtown
Through April 2
(916) 444-8229
Proof
Big Idea Theatre, 1616 Del Paso Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95815
Through March 19 2011
(916) 960-3036
Quilters
Imagination Theater, 100 Placerville Drive, Placerville, 95667
March 25 - April 17
(530) 642-0404
Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Jersey Lily, Chautauqua Playhouse
5325 Engle Road, Carmichael 95608
March 11 - April 17, 2011
(916) 489-7529
Shirley Valentine, Bob and Ro Productions
The Studio Theatre, 1028 R St., Sacramento, CA 95811
Through March 20, 2011
(877) 532-7171
The Skin of Our Teeth, Falcon's Eye Theatre at Folsom Lake College
1100 Blue Ravine Road, Folsom, CA, 95630
March 26 - April 10, 2011
(916) 608-6760
The Sound of Music, Woodland Opera House
340 2nd Street, Woodland, Ca 95695
March 18 - April 17, 2011
(530) 666-9617
Stuart Little
Young Performers' Theatre
Davis Musical Theatre Company, 607 Pena Drive #10, Davis CA 95618
March 5 - 27, 2011
(530) 756-3682
The 39 Steps
B Street Theatre, 2711 B. St, Sacramento, CA. 95816
March 4-19, 2011
(916) 443-5300
Urinetown
Runaway Stage Productions( Broadway Stage)2791 24th Street, Sacramento, 95818
March 4-27, 2011
(916) 207-1226
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PLAYWRIGHTS COLLABORATIVE MEETING AT THE LAMBDA PLAYERS THEATRE:
On Sunday, March 20, Playwrights Collaborative will read and discuss Ron Tochterman's one-act "Letter of the Law." We will also read two short plays by Leo McElroy and Lew Osteen.
The meeting begins at 7:00 PM at the Lambda Players Theatre, 1127 21st Street, in Sacramento.. 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 or if you have a play you would like workshopped, contact Gary Agid, chairman, at gary@agid.com (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 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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 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, 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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