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Voted Sacramento's Outstanding Training Resource for Actors
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Auditions, Announcements, and Other News
for September 25, 2011
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Greetings!
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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.
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Up-coming classes . . .
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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
You've seen it - a guy and a young lady are walking down a dark street, when suddenly a big bad guy with a knife steps out and . . . . the girl disarms him and kicks his butt!
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
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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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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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Not much shakin' Film Auditions and News . . .
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Not much shakin' this week . . . .
Are you registered with the new
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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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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
Alright folks, that's a wrap for now. Let me know if you hear of anything.
Charlie
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Theatre Audition Notices . . . |
That's it for now . . . Fracture a femur!
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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
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
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For more information about any production go to
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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
+++++++++++++ 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 . ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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).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 [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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