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 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. _______________________ If you're one of Charlie's Students and would like to be featured, email your headshot and comments to: charlie@charlieactor.com
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Greetings!
And we continue our series on the Twelve Commandments of Auditioning-
The Third Commandment of Auditioning. "Thou Shalt Not Start the Audition With a Negative or Apology"
One of the worst things you can do is go into an audition and say, "Oh, I'm sorry, I just got these sides." Casting directors really dislike this. These days there are just too many ways you can get your sides in advance via email or fax. When I was in LA in don't know how many times I drove through rush hour traffic so I could pick up the script and be prepared for an audition the next morning. At Media Casting Group we usually send the sides to you or your agent once you confirm the audition. We never want to hear that from an actor. It tells us you're not interested in auditioning for us, so why should we be interested in your audition? Every time we conduct auditions, we'll have three or four who say they haven't even looked at the sides yet. If by some reason you can't get the sides in advance, at least show up early enough to go over them and make some intelligent choices. When you start your audition with an apology or excuse, you're already setting up the expectation that the audition is going to be bad. Part of the illusion of the whole process is that it starts the moment you come in the room. All of that is the audition- it's not just when you say your first line. Come into the room with confidence, expecting to like the auditioners and guess what . . . they'll probably like you.
Next time around, The Fourth Commandment of Auditioning, "Thou Shalt Not Go Into the Room in Character"
Thanks, Charlie Holliday Mosaic Acting Academy
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Voted Sacramento's Outstanding Training Resource for Actors PRESENTS "ALPHA COLD-READING TECHNIQUE" SATURDAYS FROM 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM MARCH 17 - APRIL 7 Charlie Holliday has had more than one hundred major movie and TV auditions. Come learn the techniques that have him landed dozens of roles.
There are two skills an actor must learn in order to work in movies and TV - Cold Reading and Improvisation. Unlike Theater auditions, which often request monologues, Movie and TV auditions don't generally use prepared memorized material. In this class you will learn a technique of the Mosaic Acting System that allows you to use the subjective mind to quickly create a character with depth and substance, rather than just trying to "learn the words". These same tools can then be used to create a character for Screen, Stage or any type of performance. As the class progresses, we cover cold reading and audition techniques, as well as scene and monologue work. As the class size is limited to a minimum of 8 and maximum of 12 new students, pre-registration by the Monday before the class is required. This class will be presented on 4 Saturdays from 10:00 AM- 4:30 PM. Tuition is $300, and includes an audio CD. (Repeat fee for prior students of this class - $200)
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
To register with your Credit Card or PayPal account (3% service charge) Click Here, or you may send your minimum $150 deposit to: Charlie Holliday, PO Box 1142, Rancho Cordova, CA 95741-1142, or call 916-361-0952.
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Have you registered?
 Are you listed with Media Casting Group? If not, go to www.MediaCastingGroup.com and click on "Register" on the upper right. The Basic Membership is only $35 for the first year and will automatically renew for $25 each year. The Gold Membership alllows you to post more pictures and is $50 for the first year and $35 per year thereafter. (There is no charge to members of the performer's unions. Contact us at MediaCastingGroup@gmail.com for a coupon code.)
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 Film Auditions and News . . .
__________________________________________________________________ Producer Gale Anne Hurd, whose credits include The Terminator, The Hulk and Aliens as well as AMC's hit drama The Walking Dead, is urging the California legislature to expand state tax credits to compete more effectively against other states that offer them.
Saying that she has not filmed a movie or TV show in California since 2003,
Hurd told the Los Angeles Times. "As much as I would like to
sleep in my own bed at night and employ many of the incredibly talented
California-based crew members, I have filmed instead in Georgia, Toronto
and Detroit and many other [places] with much higher [tax] incentives."
Hurd also complained of the restrictions on the California tax credits
that are currently in place. For example, she said, "You have to apply
by June 1, and even if you are awarded the credit you have to start
rolling your cameras 180 days after you're notified [of an approval].
But if your cast member isn't available until January or February, then
it doesn't work."
She also urged that the annual tax-credit fund be
raised from $100 million to $200 million a year and noted that New
York's is $420 a year. "When you think about the number of people
working in the industry, there are far more people based in California
than in New York, but New York right now has more than four times the
incentive."
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Ring 22 Entertainment in association with Glass Eye Productions is casting for a short film
that will be submitted to many up and coming film festivals and will have global distribution. We are looking for actors to fill the below listed roles. Experience preferred but not required. This is a Non-Union project.
Open Character Roles
Susan Harris --
female 30s-40s, the lead character's wife; fit, school teacher, not happy in marriage. She wanted kids but has safety issues due to husband's career, thinking about leaving her husband.
male 30s-40s, the lead character's previous cop partner, loyal friend and cop, level headed.
male 40s, a detective in violent crimes division. Sophisticated but also has a dark side. Must know martial arts or close combat for fight scenes.
male 40s - 50s+, Police sergeant.
male 30s - 40's, Boxing Gym Owner, old business partner of lead character. (martial arts, combat or gymnastics background a plus)
male 30's -- 40's, for 2 still pics; crime scene and cop uniform. (non speaking)
male and female 50s -- 60's; for crime scene. Will be dead in make-up for crime scene. (non speaking)
male 20s-40s, martial arts or weapons training a plus. (may or may not have lines)
20s-40s, for opening scene (may or may not have lines).
(male or female), 1 has lines the others may or may not.
(male or female) (may or may not have lines)
(male or female) (may or may not have lines)
for short scene.
mixed age and gender for crowd scene around crime spot -- (10-20 people), and (2-5 people) for a restaurant / coffee shop scene and a few (10-20) for scene in martial arts studio.
If you are interested please email us at ring22entertainment@gmail.com
with a recent pic or head-shot and resume and any links to projects you have done. If you have not included a pic or link to one, you will not be considered for a call for an audition. If you have a preference please list which role you would like to audition for. If you fit what we are looking for we will contact you for an audition or reading. We also have many more projects coming up and will keep all submissions on file for future projects. Please leave us reliable contact info with your submission and what kind of schedule you are open for filming. Must have own transportation. We will be filming in Sacramento, CA and surrounding areas. All participants will receive copy, film and IMDB credits and meals on shoot days.
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NEXT CFAA MEETING:
Tuesday, March 20th from 7pm-9:30pm
An Evening with Watermark Films
Featuring Writer/Director Chris King
at The Art Institute of Sac
2850 Gateway Oaks Dr.
Free to CFAA members!
$5 for non-members and guests, $3 for students
Unless otherwise noted, all CFAA monthly events are held at:
The Art Institute of Sacramento,
2850 Gateway Oaks Dr. Sacramento CA 95833
I-5 to West El Camino)
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 CALIFORNIA FILM FOUNDATION
A message to all members of California Film Foundation
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48 Hour Film
Cast and Crew Call
March 23rd
You asked for the best so you got it...the original guerrilla film show...48 Hours Sacramento!
March 23rd...for full details, go to our site:
www.californiafilm.net/page/48-hours-sacramento
_______________________________________________________________________________________________ Greetings friends, As the CFF gears up for the coming Sacramento International Film Festival we've been getting a lot of questions. One of the main questions is "Can I help"? Short answer is yes! We'll be putting out a call for general volunteers in the coming weeks (ushers, P.A.s etc.) but at this time we are looking for a few committed folks to join our A-TEAM! What's THE A-Team?? These are folks committed to helping us accomplish our grass roots marketing and PR goals for the festival. Now, before I go further, let me state: we are looking for HARD WORKERS ONLY who have 12 hours minimum per week and can make a meeting each Sunday (including this Sunday) at 12:30pm. ALSO, if you have no interest in promotions and marketing...or don't even know what that means...probably not for you. Not trying to sound ungrateful, just being honest. Wouldn't want to waste your time. IF however, YOU LOVE marketing, have a great, TEAM ATTITUDE and ARE a self starter then this may just be the volunteer gig you have been seeking. To learn more you must go to our page and sign up: http://www.californiafilm.net/group/ateam Our meetings are at Carol's Books 1913 Del Paso Blvd. Sacramento 95815. 12:30pm SHARP!! Would love to see you there this Sunday! It is by invite only so call me if you are interested: 916-524-5138
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Visit California Film Foundation at:
http://www.californiafilm.net/?xg_source=msg_mes_network
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Audition Notices - The Odd Couple & The Hobbit Sutter Street Theatre Audition for "The Odd Couple" March 19 - 7:00pm Sutter Street Theatre 717 Sutter Street Folsom CA 95630
Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. The roles of Felix and Oscar have been precast. The audition will consist of cold readings from the script. Bring a resume and headshot or photo.![Odd Couple]()
We will be auditioning for the following:
Murray: A NY policeman, one of Oscar and Felix's poker buddies.
Speed: One of the poker buddies. Gruff and sarcastic, often picking on Vinnie and
Murray.
Vinnie: One of the poker buddies. Vinnie is mild-mannered and "henpecked," making him an easy target for Speed's verbal barbs.
Roy: One of the poker buddies. Oscar's accountant. Roy has a dry wit but is less acerbic than Speed.
Cecily and Gwendolyn Pigeon: Oscar and Felix's upstairs neighbors, a pair of British sisters. The former is a divorcee, the latter a widow.
For additional information contact the director, Connie Mockenhaupt, at 916-353-1001 .
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Audition for "The Hobbit"
When: March 26 - 7:00pm
Sutter Street Theatre
717 Sutter Street
Folsom CA 95630
Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. Please bring a headshot or photo and resume. The cast consists of six actors with four of whom will be doubling as many as six characters each.
Males and females will be considered for all characters. Ages of those auditioning can be 10 years old to late teens and early 20's. And older adult will also be considered for Actor #1 (see roles).
The roles are:
Bilbo Baggins
Thorin
Actor #1: Gandalf, Spider and Smaug
Actor #2: Troll, Elf, Great Goblin, Lord of The Eagles, Wood-Elf Guard and Lake-Town Guard
Actor #3: Troll, Elf, Second Goblin, Beorn, Wood-Elf Guard, Lake-Town Guard
Actor #4: Troll, Elrond, Gollum, Wood-Elf King and Master of Esgaroth
For additional information email the director, Allen Schmeltz, at aschmeltz@earthlink.net
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Davis Shakespeare Ensemble offers Casting Call for Henry V Davis Shakespeare Ensemble, a professional theatre in Davis, CA, is holding a Casting Call for its 3rd Annual Summer Production: Shakespeare's Henry V. The production will take place outdoors at the beautiful UC Davis Arboretum Gazebo on Garrod Dr., with rehearsal starting on May 5th and performances from June 14 to July 1st. Gas/production stipends to be offered. To see past and current projects, visit www.shakespearedavis.com
Please prepare two contrasting pieces for the open call audition, with at least one piece in verse. Each time slot will be five minutes. To reserve a time slot, please e-mail davis.shakespeare@gmail.com or call 530-802-0998. Walk-ins accepted if time permits. Audition Schedule: Monday, March 19th Davis - Open Call Pence Art Gallery Learning Center 212 D Street, Davis, CA 6:00-9:00PM Tuesday, March 20th Sacramento - Open Call Geery Theater 2130 L Street, Sacramento, CA 6:00-9:00PM Wednesday, March 21st Callbacks Geery Theater 2130 L Street, Sacramento, CA 6:00-9:00PM Character Breakdown: For our production, an ensemble of 5 (3M, 2F) will transform this epic war story into an intimate take on the classic. PLAYER ONE: Mid 20's-early 30's. Male. Primary roles: Henry V. Charismatic, worldly, chip on his shoulder. PLAYER TWO: Mid 30's-50's. Male. Primary roles: Canterbury, Nim, and King Charles. Stately, humorous. PLAYER THREE: Mid 30's-40's. Male. Primary roles: Exeter, Pistol, and Dauphin. Stoic, forceful. PLAYER FOUR*: Late 20's-40's. Female. Primary roles: Westmorland, Quickly, and Alice. Mature, friendly. PLAYER FIVE*: Early 20's-early 30's. Female. Primary roles: Catherine and Bardolph. Playful, aggressive. *Proficiency in French preferred
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"Nunsense II: The Second Coming" Opens This Saturday
with a Party Following The Show!
Don't miss this hilarious adventure as we continue to follow the Sisters of Mount Saint Helens of Hobokin on more of their misadventures. Filled with fun songs, dance and dialogue
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Connie Mockenhaupt, Sister Marionette, Sarah Kalsey Null
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this production is sure to be a hit.
Nunsense II
opens on March 17 with a Saint Patrick's Day Party with the cast immediately following the opening performance.
Performances continue on Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00pm and Sundays at 4:00pm through April 22. (No performance on Easter Sunday, April 8)
Make your reservations now by calling 916-353-1001
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Now at the Sutter Street Theater's Director's Series
Tomfoolery By Tom Lehrer Directed by Michael Coleman
Musical Direction by John Wilder
Performancescontinue through April 1 at 7:00pm on Thursdays and Sundays and 4:00pm on Saturdays. Reservations can be made by calling 916-353-1001 or on-line.
In concerts, television appearances and a series of now-classic recordings, the Harvard-educated math professor, Tom Lehrer, delighted millions of fans during the 1950's and 60's with his dry, cynical but good-humored attacks on the A-bomb, racism, pollution, pornography, the military, the boy scouts and, of course, mathematics. Nothing is sacred in this revue featuring such Lehrer favorites such as "Poisoning Pigeons in the Park," The Vatican Rag," an unforgettable Gilbert and Sullivan-esque recitation of the table of elements, linked together with his own inimitable concert patter. Rediscover the man and songs that have delighted and skewered the world for over forty years in Tomfoolery. This is the first of five shows for 2012 in Sutter Street Theatre's new Director's Series.
For information on this and the other shows at the Sutter Street Theater visit
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ONLY TWO MORE PERFORMANCES OF "THE IDEA MAN!" 916-451-5822
California Stage Celebrates 20 years with an Ovation Award Winner--
"THE IDEA MAN" by Kevin King
For pictures and a great review click here.
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MARCH 11 PLAYWRIGHTS COLLABORATIVE MEETING AT THE CALIFORNIA STAGE THEATRE:
At the Sunday, March 11, Playwrights Collaborative Meeting (7:00 PM) we will read and discuss Matthew Abergel's "Second-Best Bed", a British-style farce about six kooky characters' desperate quest to find a lost Shakespeare play. It shoots for Downton Abbey wit and sophistication shaken and stirred with Noises Off! hijinks and door-slamming mayhem. 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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Okay, folks, That's a wrap!
Let me know if you have anything you'd like to include in the next issue. Just email me at charlie@charlieactor.com.
Thanks, Charlie
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