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Auditions, Announcements and More for
January 25, 2012
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 Recently I receive this e-mail from Sarah, in Canada.
Hi, I live in Canada and I don't speak English very well. But I would like to know where and how I could become an actress in California? And I would like to know if you have a list of agents or managers who looking for debutante actresses ? Thank you so much for your time !!!
Sarah
Here's my reply.
Hello, Sarah,
I wish there were an easy answer to your question, but there isn't. Where in Canada do you live? To be honest, one of the problems actors face in the States, is that so much of our production has gone to Canada. Due to the favorable exchange rate of American to Canadian dollars and the incentives offered by the governments of Canada and its provinces, Toronto and Vancouver, BC have become favored locations for shooting. However, fluency in English is very important, as they want you to sound "American" if you want to work on US movies and TV, so you'll need to work hard to learn the language. Of course, the best way to learn it is to be where you have to use it on a daily basis.
As for agents and managers, beware of "management companies" as they have no real rules and regulations they must follow. Agents must be licensed and are regulated, especially in California. (see the article about them in the From Charlie's Desk section of my web site, www.charlieactor.com) You can get a list of agencies from www.sag.org, the web site of the Screen Actors Guild. If you are hoping to work in movies and TV, you will probably have to go to Los Angeles. It's a tough market, though, as there are literally thousands of actors there, all hoping to be the next big star! That doesn't mean it can't be done. You just need to have a good, solid plan.
There are many steps along the road to success as actor, and very few shortcuts. You need training, experience, and luck. Training should be done with people who are working actors, the easiest way to get experience is in small theaters and independent films, and luck is what happens when preparation intersects with opportunity.
I hope I've been a small amount of help to you, and feel free to write me again. I wish you the best; acting is both a difficult and rewarding career. Just keep working toward your goals, and don't let others discourage you by telling you all the reasons it can't be done.
Charlie Holliday
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Casting NoticeProject Name: Pennzoil Project Type: Commercial Rate/Compensation: Scale Message: This is for SAG members 20-60 (business types) only that are up-to-date on their SAG dues. If you are SAG, fit the type and are available please submit one way only. For submissions either: 1. submit here through Sfcasting or 2. Call 415.346.2278 ext 6 Please only submit one way. Role: SAG background Monday 1-30 Role Type: Background Gender/Age/Ethnicities: Male or Female / 20 to 60 / All Ethnicities, African-Am, Am-Indian, Asian, Caucasian, East-Ind, Hispanic, Mid-Eastern, Mixed, Pacific Island Description/Note: SAG members only that are up-to-date on their Union dues. Please note your SAG ID. Seeking both men and women 20-60 to portray spectators at a car race, mechanics etc. Must be available early morning to late evening. Must have your own transportation to Sonoma. _________________________________________________________________________________________
Sacramento Film Festival 2012 Invitation: Cine Visionaries Training Event January 28th
Featuring Academy Award Winning Documentary Director Keith Merrill
SIGN UP NOW: About Cine-Visionaries: The aim is to use film to inspire audiences to see our world in a positive light and become involved in social change. Today many positive innovations escape the sensational headline news stories. Cine Visionaries will introduce us to people, events and movements that are making a positive impact in our world. These are short films (under 7 minutes in length). You are encouraged to find a subject then create a film and introduce the subject to help change the world.
About Mr. Merrill: Keith is the Academy Award winner for BEST DOCUMENTARY for his film The Last Cowboy. A member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences, Kieth is a founding partner of Odyssey, which pioneered IMAX format film technology and a founding member of Audience Alliance, a production company committed to motion pictures that embrace virtues and values. Now you can learn from Keith directly as he helps us head CINE VISIONARIES.
Sign up now and get the exclusive training on January 28th! This is your opportunity to be a part of Cinema history! Submission details at: www.CaliforniaFilm.net
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CROCKER ART MUSEUM presents "A Place Called Sacramento" - The 12th Annual Film Project
The Crocker Art is pleased to present an encore screening of the 2011 "Place Called Sacramento" film festival. Friends of Access Sacramento, PCS filmmakers and fans are invited to celebrate, again, the 10 short films first premiered last October at the Crest Theatre.
Crocker Art Museum
Thursday February 2, 2012
Show starts at 6:30 p.m.
Tickets: $4 for Crocker Members
At the door: Non-members $10.00
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NAKAMOTO PRODUCTIONS AND WESTON HOUSE
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Take the First Step toward a Career in Voice-Overs!
Here's your chance to step up behind the mic in a commercial
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Thursday's Guest Directors will be:
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* Read a script from: Movie Trailers/TV Promos, Retail
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* Meet peer VO talent if all levels and exchange contact info.
* Be professionally recorded and directed!
* Listen to other voice talent read.
* Have your VO questions answered.
* Watch the recording process from Weston House's
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Northern California's VO Workshop Bargain!!!
Only $5.00!
What:
VO OPEN MIC NIGHT
When:
T h u r s d a y
J a n u a r y 26th
7-9pm, sign in begins at 6:45pm
Where: Weston House Recording, 955 Venture Ct.
Sacramento, Ca. 95825
Tuition:
$5.00 at the door.
Reservations:
raynakamoto@att.net
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Late registrations accepted until Jan. 27
The Mosaic Acting Academy
(Voted Sacramento's Outstanding Training Resource for Actors)
presents
ACTING for CAMERA TECHNIQUE
Learn from a Working Professional Actor - member of SAG and AFTRA
Registrations are now being accepted for this popular series to be held at
THE MOSAIC ACTING STUDIO
(directions provided upon registration)
SATURDAYS 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
JANUARY 21 - FEBRUARY 11
Learn from someone who has appeared in more forty Movies and TV shows!
Acting for camera uses a different set of skills than acting on stage. Charlie brings his experience in more than 40 movies and TV shows to this is a "nuts and bolts" class for actors at all levels who want to develop or improve their skills in front of the camera. The first half of each class is spent explaining and practicing various special problems confronting the film/TV actor, such as: hitting the mark, finding your light, overlaps, set protocol, stunt work, etc. In the second half of each class, participants work from movie and TV scripts using those techniques. As class size is limited to a minimum of 8 and a maximum of 12 new students, pre-registration is required to ensure a spot. Don't wait; the last class sold out quickly!
Tuition: $300 (students who have taken this class may repeat for $200 if space is available.) This very popular class usually fills quickly, so to ensure a space register with your credit card or PayPal (3% surcharge) click below.
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 Theater Audition Notices and News
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THE ADVENTURES OF
YOUNG KING ARTHUR Don't miss the musical Adventures With Young King Arthur, running Saturdays and Sundays at 1:00pm through February 5. Directed by Mike Jimena with musical direction by Connie Mockenhaupt and live accompaniment by Chris Schlagel, this production is sure to delight the entire family. Call (916) 353-1001 now to get tickets or go on-line to purchase. The show only runs four weekends so don't be disappointed. Get your tickets now. And while you are at it, get tickets to the hilarious musical, Musical of Musicals (The Musical) playing Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00pm and Sundays at 4:00pm. Call (916) 353-1001 or go on-line to get your tickets. For further information about both of these shows, go to www.SutterStreetTheatre.com. LAST CHANCE TO PURCHASE TICKETS FOR THE STEPPIN' OUT FOR SUTTER STREET THEATRE GALA. WE MUST GET A COUNT TO THE HOTEL BY NOON, TUESDAY, JANUARY 24. DON'T BE DISAPPOINTED. CALL 916-353-1001 A ND MAKE YOUR RESERVATION NOW. RESERVATIONS MADE AFTER NOON ON TUESDAY WILL BE ON A SPACE AVAILABLE BASIS. SEE YOU AT THE EVENT...
Sutter Street Theatre 717 Sutter Street Folsom CA 95630
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The Playwrights Collaborative appreciates the support provided by Ray Tatar and the California Stage Theatre. THE IDEA MAN -- SEE this award-winning play in Sacramento BEFORE it opens in NY in March!
Reservations: 916-451-5822 or order online at www.brownpapertickets.com
LA TIMES: "A potent cocktail of laughter and edge-of-the-seat dread."
California Stage is celebrating 20 years with Ovation Award Winner "THE IDEA MAN' as it nails the greedy acts of large corporations to their front doors.
Kevin King's "The Idea Man," received its world premiere with the Elephant Theatre Company in Hollywood immediately winning the best playwriting award at the Los Angeles Ovation Awards. Following California Stage's production, " The Idea Man"will open in New York in March of this year.
Al Carson is a skilled toolmaker, but is a guy with self-described "anger issues." He is also an irrepressible skirt-chasing, beer-drinking, smart-mouthed know-it-all, father of six kids by two wives and an interim girlfriend. Al has a talent. He is a mechanical savant with a head full of ideas, one gem of which, he drops in the factory suggestion box. The corporate execs see millions and give Al a small plaque and $100. Then the fun begins.
"The Idea Man" stars veteran professional actor, Loren Taylor and Elly award winning actors Eric Baldwin, Michele Kohler, Charlie Holliday, Christina Clem, Michele Koehler, Jawara Duncan, Nicholas Koehler and West Ramsey. The play will be directed by Penny Meagher, produced by Ray Tatar with set designs by Gary Nyland and costumes by Julie Dahl.
"The Idea Man" will run Feb 18 - Mar 17, 2012 at the California Stage Theater in Midtown Sacramento: Fridays & Saturdays at 8pm Sundays at 2pm California Stage is located in the R25 Arts Complex, 2509 R Street at 25th Street Ticket prices are $20.00, for general admission, $15.00, students, SARTA members, Military and seniors, and $12.00 for groups of six or more. Easy free parking available. Reservations: 916-451-5822 or order online at www.brownpapertickets.com
CALIFORNIA STAGE THEATER COMPANY
Ray Tatar, Producing Artistic Director
1725 25th Street Sacramento, California, 95816
California Stage is a non- profit partnered Theatre Company dedicated to encouraging Ats created by California artists.
2012 season produced in collaboration with Matrix Arts, a non-profit serving the greater Sacramento. 916-451-5822
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FEBRUARY 19 PLAYWRIGHTS COLLABORATIVE MEETING AT THE CALIFORNIA STAGE THEATRE:
At the Sunday, February 19, Playwrights Collaborative Meeting (7:00 PM) we will read and discuss Jamaal Johnson's "Beverly: An Urban Tragedy." Beverly has had it up to here with her boyfriend's so-called friend Dominique. When she issues him an ultimatum, his decision may prove costly.
This workshop is at the California Stage Theatre, 2509 "R" Street (on "R" Street between 25th and 26th Streets), Sacramento. The Playwrights Collaborative thanks the California Stage Theater Company for the use of its theater.
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 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.
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charlie@charlieactor.com
Mosaic Acting Studio
PO Box 1142 Rancho Cordova, CA 95741-1142 Directions to Studio provided upon enrollment Mosaic Acting Studio - Lodi 617 E. Pine St. Lodi, CA 95240 |
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Give the gift of full or partial tuition to a class at the MOSAIC ACTING STUDIOS. Gift Certificates are available for any amount from $25 up! Contact Charlie at charlie@charlieactor.com or call 916-361-0952 for details.
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