Mosaic Acting Academy
Voted Sacramento's Outstanding Training Resource for Actors

Auditions, Announcements, and Other News
for September 25, 2011  

Greetings!

Alyssa Montalbano

 

Here's a recent question from a reader:  

Reader: I'm sure that eventually I'll have to Hollywood if I want to make it. Can you give me some Idea of what my odds are? I've done some extra work, but I don't have my SAG card yet. 

Charlie: The best week ever in L.A., when all the TV series are in full production, when there are lots of movies being made, tons of commercials, and the usual handful of industrials and stage productions , there are about 700 acting jobs, and that includes the series regulars and actors who are already working. About half the members of SAG live in the Los Angeles area; that's around 62,000. In addition to the union members, there are about 125,000 non-union actors also seeking work. Not very encouraging odds, are they? Of course, I didn't let that stop me! Hell, half of them were women, so that cut my competition in half right there. Most of them are 20 to 40 years old and good-looking, so that increased my chances by a bunch. A few of them are even older than I am, some simply have no talent, and are too tall, or short, or fat or skinny or.... The best thing you can do is just to be prepared when you go. Have good training, and I mean camera training. Have the proper headshot. Know how to do your resume in the proper form (there is a definite right and wrong way.) Try to do some extra work so that you'll at least know your way around the set. Personally, I think it's madness to go until you have your SAG card, but that's a tough one. As for the rest, see the question above. Hope for the best, and most of all, NEVER GIVE UP!

 

Charlie

 

And now, a word from our sponsors, and some news.

 

 

Up-coming classes . . .

 

Mark your calendar for these exciting classes.

Details will follow soon! 

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 FREE DEMO CLASS - COMBAT FOR THE CAMERA  Monday, September 26th 
at the
Lodi Mosaic Acting Studio
617 E. Pine St. in Lodi

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Sound like fun? Then join Charlie Holliday and Master Steve Tran for free demo class and explanation of: 

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Starting September 19

at the Sutter Street Theater and Production

& Technical Academy

"Let's Make a Movie"

(This class for young performers who can play high school age.)

 Mondays and Thursdays for 8 Weeks

Starting September 19.
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*These workshops are for educational purposes only. Participation in a casting director workshop rarely results in further contact with the casting director and is not a valid method of obtaining work as an actor. The presence of a casting director does not in any way guarantee future work or auditions.*


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Visit www.charlieactor.com for more class schedules. 
In This Issue
Classes and Special Events
Film Auditions and News
Theatre Audition Notices
Current Theatre Productions and Other News
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Mosaic Acting "Gear"
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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 


Not much shakin' 
Film Auditions and News . . .
Spinning Movie Reel


  Not much shakin' this week  . . . .

 

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Are you registered with the new

 
Alyssa Montalbano

  
If not, go to www.mediacastinggroup.com and register.
MCG QR Code 

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THE OLD MEDIA CASTING WEBSITE WAS SHUT DOWN PERMANENTLY ON APRIL 1, 2001.  TO STAY IN OUR FILES YOU MUST GO TO THE NEW WEBSITE  WWW.MEDIACASTINGGROUP.COM AND REGISTER.

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  Courtesy Casting Announcements

(Media Casting Group is passing these along as a service  

to you and the local film makers.) 

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Non-Union Casting for Feature Film

 

We need 2 female and 1 male actor in the film. They should all be in their late twenties to mid-30's.

 

Male's name is Connor
Female #1's name is Lara
Female #2 is one of Connor's nightly conquests. She is leaving as we come in.

 

As a couple:  Connor and Lara work terrifically. They are both swingers, meaning that they are OK with their spouse being with someone else. Both are sexual predators, but, at the end of the night they are content to go to bed with you.

 

Must be OK with partial nudity (PG-13 partial though) and also must be OK filming around hazardius materials such as glass, wire, etc.
NOTE: Actors will NOT be required to do anything cleaning/set up, etc.

To submit email your headshot (small jpeg - large files will not be accepted) and resume to [email protected].  Include your best contact in the body of your email.
 

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From Josh Milhal - Hello all, Currently in the works, is a web-series based off the movie short "Our Final Days". I am currently looking to cast the pilot episode, I already have a few people in mind but looking for more. If you have ever scene the AMC tv show "The Walking Dead" it will be give you a general idea of what i am looking to do. But each webisode will only be about 10-15 minutes long, airing once a week through youtube and we will see where it picks up from there. Those who do apply for the web series, please know that this will be an on going thing. Looking for for all type of actors, but this is a dramatic/action based show. Please email your head shots and resumes to [email protected]

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California Film News:

Find out much more information on California Film making and film events at:

http://www.californiafilm.org/ 

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CFAA MEETING (monthly):

Third Tuesday,  @ 7pm

at The Art Institute of Sacramento,

2850 Gateway Oaks Dr. Sacramento CA 95833

(I-5 to west El Camino) 

Free to members, $5 non-members

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Alright folks, that's a wrap for now.  Let me know if you hear of anything.

Charlie

 
Theatre Audition Notices . . .
Theatre Masks
Break your other leg!

 

 

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  Audition Notice 

 

Combined Auditions for Holiday in the Hills and The Magic Toyshop 

 

When: Wednesday, Oct. 5 - 7:00pm

 

Where: Sutter Street Theatre, 717 Sutter Street, Folsom

 

Auditions will be cold readings and a short song. 

 

What to Bring: A Headshot and Resume if you have them.  Also, bring a short song and sheet music accompaniment or a CD.  No a cappella please. (See note under The Magic Toyshop audition info.) 

 

 

Audition Notes for Holiday in the Hills

 

Holiday in the Hills is our annual Christmas musical featuring song, dance and skits centered around the Historical Folsom era of the 1800's.

 

The show runs Dec. 2 through Dec. 23 with performances Friday and Saturday at 8:00pm and Sunday at 4:00pm plus weekdays the week before Christmas at 7:00pm each evening.

 

Rehearsals will be in November with time off during Thanksgiving week.

 

Roles are based on historical characters from the late 1800's.  All ages are needed; adults, teens, children.  

 

Audition Notes for The Magic Toyshop.

 

The Magic Toyshop is a delightful musical that is perfect for the Christmas season.

 

While it is a musical, the singing is minimal and some characters do not sing at all, so if you do not sing, don't let that stop you from auditioning.

 

The show runs Dec. 10 through Dec. 30 with performances on Saturday and Sunday at 1:00 plus weekday 1:00 performances the weeks of Dec. 12 & Dec. 19 and Dec. 26.  There may also be some morning school shows.

 

Rehearsals will be in November with a break during Thanksgiving week.

 

Cast:

Toymaker - Can be Male or Female late teen through adult.

 

Old Woman - Should can be late teen or adult--she turns into the magic fairy in the end. 

 

Santa Claus - What more can I say

 

There are the following dolls and can be any age from child to teen to adult.  Rolls can be played by a male or female. 

 

The Captain Doll

Corky the Clown Doll 

Tina the Ballerina Doll 

Sunny the Rag Doll

The Soldier Doll 

Gigi female French Doll

Louie male French Doll 

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Wise Guise (Comedy)
 
ARDEN PLAYHOUSE (needs: one male)
5640 Roseville Road. Suite D
332-2582
Playwright: Michael Messmer (cell# 223-8785)
Director: Dean Shellenberger
 
Rehearsal dates: Starting September 26;  typically Mon. thru Thurs. at  6 or 7pm with some rehearsals as needed on weekends.
 
Performance dates: November 4 - December 17 , Fri. and Sat. nights at 8pm and Sun. matinees at 2pm Nov. 13 and 27.
 
Plot:
Jeff is a financial analyst whose wealth brings him no satisfaction. In fact, the closer he gets to marrying into a wealthy family, the more unhappy he becomes. His fianc�e (Tiffany) dumps him with the warning that he'd better get his head straight. He's come to see the wiseman of the mountain (Fred) in hope of finding, if not the meaning of life, at least a clue as to why he's on this quest. The wiseman is nothing like anyone's idea of a guru. He's sarcastic, likes the good things in life, has his own stock portfolio and has some very weird ways of looking at the world. His new prot�g� (Angela) seems to find Jeff a soulmate which leads to a passionate encounter just as Tiffany shows up to save Jeff from joining what she thinks might be a cult. Aided (and frequently, challenged) by his new prot�g� (who is also a popular psychologist) Fred puts Jeff through an ordeal that leads Jeff to understand what is really important in his life. Major philosophical systems are assaulted as frequently as the characters assault each other.  
Looking for an actor to play the part of Fred.

 

Barbara
Arden Playhouse

 

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That's it for now . . . Fracture a femur! 

Charlie 
 
Current Theatre Productions and Other News
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      Theater Tickets make a great gift!!


Congratulation to all the 2011 Elly award winners!
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                      Go see a play!!                      
 

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The Sutter Street Theater 

Presents

 

 

Cabaret

 

             (September 2 - October 16)

             Fridays and Saturday at 8:00PM

                     Sundays at 4:00PM

 

 

 

On-line reservations are available or you may call 916-353-1001. 

www.SutterStreetTheatre.com 

Sutter Street QR Code 

 

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The Lion,The Witch, and The

Wardrobe

(September 10 - October 16                     

                          

         Dramatized by Joseph Robinette

            from the story  by C.S. Lewis

                Directed by Allen Schmeltz

 

For more information about any production go to

 

opening in September 2011

The Drowsy Chaperone
Runaway Stage Productions( Broadway Stage)2791 24th Street, Sacramento, 95818
September 9 - October 2, 2011

The Pillowman
Big Idea Theatre, 1616 Del Paso Blvd, Sacramento, CA  95815
September 22 - October 15, 2011

opening in October 2011

The Sleeper
Resurrection Theatre,1723 25th Street (25th and R) Sacramento, CA
The Wilkerson Theatre - 25th and R - behind the fence
October 21 - November 26, 2011

opening in November 2011

Twelfth Night; or What You Will
Big Idea Theatre, 1616 Del Paso Blvd, Sacramento, CA  95815
November 3 - November 26, 2011

Irving Berlin's WHITE CHRISTMAS
Runaway Stage Productions( Broadway Stage)2791 24th Street, Sacramento, 95818
November 11 - December 4, 2011

 

 

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PLAYWRIGHTS COLLABORATIVE MEETS MONTHLY 
AT THE CALIFORNIA STAGE THEATRE:
 
 
 For further information or if you have a play you would like workshopped, contact Gary Agid, chairman, at [email protected] 916-383-9267 .  
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Workshops are monthly (or occasionally twice monthly) on Sundays 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.
  
The Playwrights Collaborative does not share its e-mail list information with anyone.

 

For further information or if you have a play you would like workshopped, contact Gary Agid, chairman, at [email protected] (916-383-9267).

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That's it for now.- I'll see you in the lobby! 
Charlie

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From a Mosaic Acting Academy Student and Working Actress ...
Heather Pier
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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Ladies polo 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,
Charlie
 
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Media Casting Group
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The ActorSite
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
[email protected]
Snail Mail PO Box 1142
Rancho Cordova, CA 95741-1142