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Charlie's knowledge, warmth, and care for his students nurtures a self-belief that is key in this business. He teaches actors to work from themselves, assuring us that we have everything we'll ever need to play any character, already inside of us--we simply must find ourselves in the character. Each one of his classes offers actors the rare opportunity to focus on a vital aspect of the business, preparing actors for everything they'll encounter. As an actor, Charlie understands the daily struggle this business brings, and stresses the significance of being 'consistent and persistent', educating actors on both craft and business --- a flawless combination.
Tara
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Greetings!
Continuing with our series on "The Twelve Commandments of Auditioning"
VI. Thou Shalt Avoid Using Props or Costumes and Miming
Most casting directors feel that relying on props or costumes marks you as an amateur. If you're supposed to be on the phone, just hold your hand up to your ear. A pen can double as a knife. Your sides or a finger work fine as a gun. An audition isn't about external "stuff." It's about creating a believable character and just about delivering your lines as realistically as possible." Sometimes an actor can really go overboard with props. I went to an audition once where an actor who was auditioning for a couple of lines as a waiter actually came in wearing a tux and carrying a tray full of glasses. That's just setting yourself up for disaster. What if he dropped it during the audition? And you definitely don't want to take in weapons whether they are real or fake. Pulling out a gun just isn't a very smart thing to do. Every casting director, it seems, has a story like this, from Jeff Greenberg: "An actor I won't name once held a real knife to my throat at an audition. Don't do that." Another thing, you can mime a phone or a TV remote or a gun, but avoid miming things like eating or drinking. It just looks silly and embarrasses the casting director, and destroys any illusion of reality you may have created.
Okay, that's it for now.
Next time, The Seventh Commandment of Auditioning - "Thou Shalt Pay Attention To Personal Hygene."
Charlie
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present the next in our Top Casting Director Series
CHADWICK STRUCKat the Best Western Sutter House
1100 H Street SATURDAY the 19th: 2pm to 6:30pm
Q and ACold Reads
SUNDAY the 20th: 9am to 3:30pm
Q and A
Open forum to take advantage of asking those burning questions we thought of after the fact!
We will each meet with him one on one for about 15 minutes each, audition style.
Material will be provided to perform.Chadwick got his start back in the day of our fondly remembered "Star Trek: Enterprise". He's mostly gone the movie route since then, working with many offices over the years and now has branched out on his own to produce and cast his projects he wants to do. He is always on the look-out for great talent, especially producing the way he does.
BIOGRAPHY: Chadwick casts voice-over, television, theater, & film. He started off in a fast paced office primarily covering episodic television, television pilots, voice-over for video games, and feature films.
*In 1999 Chadwick help cast at the Center Theatre Group of Los Angeles (Mark Taper Forum & Ahmanson Theatre).
Notable projects while working there:
1999 Shakespeare Rep directed by Sir Peter Hall, "Hughie" starring Al Pacino
"Enigma Variations" starring Donald SutherlandNeil Simon's "The Dinner Party"Chadwick's start into feature film casting (as a Casting Associate) began with
"Herbie: Fully Loaded"
"Just Friends""The Heartbreak Kid"
(1st Feature Film Casting Director credit in 2003) "MINI'S FIRST TIME" (Tribeca Film Festival) a Kevin Spacey produced film that starred Alec Baldwin, Luke Wilson, Nikki Reed, Jeff Goldblum, Carrie Anne Moss.
This led to a 2nd Spacey produced project "COLUMBUS DAY" starring Val Kilmer & Wilmer Valderrama.
Chadwick cast and co-produced "Getting That Girl" which premiered on Sunday, October 23rd, 2011, at the Arclight Cinemas Hollywood.
Other 2011 Projects for Chadwick include :
"A Green Story" (Producer / Casting Director),
"The Drunk" (Co-Producer / Casting Director),
"Rockbarnes" (Co-Producer / Casting Director),
"The Embryo Who Came In From the Cold" (Radar Pictures),
"House Without a Home",
"Miss L" (Pilot Presentation),"Pawn" and "THC" (both Imprint Entertainment).
Click on the link below to register or RSVP.
A workshop is not a job interview or audition. The presence of a casting director, agent or manager is neither a guarantee nor a promise of employment. The intent of the class is solely educational.
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The producers of a sitcom to be based in Sacramento are putting out a casting call for performers. Here's the lowdown of the show:
What would you do if you were upside down on your mortgage and you ended up with the only job you could find after a grueling employment search?
Meet Sam, the new Event Director of the Sacramento Convention Center and star of Better Than Unemployed?, who finds herself in a position where her boss is only interested in his 23 year-old stripper girlfriend, her assistant is perpetually on Valium, and she finds herself dealing with event disaster, after disaster, after disaster.
To be considered for the show, send your headshot, resume and reel (if available) to: casting@betterthanunemployed.com. The casting call is on May 7th.
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New web-series is scheduled to start filming it's first season in Sacramento.
Filming began April 14th in Sacramento area. If interested in one of the below roles, please submit headshot and resume to nowhiring.tv@gmail.com with character name in the subject.
Immediate need:
RECEPTIONIST (Series co-star, recurring role, 20'S) Super sexy , dim-witted receptionist at an employment agency. More focused on looking hot than doing her job, that and playing some serious Angry Birds at work.
BRIDE (FEATURED EXTRA, 20's/30's) Getting married, looking for someone with their own wedding dress.
GROOM (FEATURED EXTRA, 20's/30's) Getting married, looking for someone with their own tux, or access to one.
OVERWEIGHT KID (FEATURED EXTRA, 9-12 in appearance)
SEXY SANTA HELPER (FEATURED EXTRA, 20'S) Sexy woman portraying a mall Santa'S helper.
EXTRAS (20-40's) Multiple scenes in need of extras.
All roles are paid on deferred compensation per day. $75 for Featured Extra, $150 for co-star, $50 for extra.
7 episodes scheduled to be filmed, additional casting calls to be released soon.
New web-series is scheduled to start filming it's first season in Sacramento.
Filming to begin April 14th in Sacramento area. If interested in one of the below roles, please submit headshot and resume to nowhiring.tv@gmail.com with character name in the subject.
Immediate need:
RECEPTIONIST (Series co-star, recurring role, 20'S) Super sexy , dim-witted receptionist at an employment agency. More focused on looking hot than doing her job, that and playing some serious Angry Birds at work.
BRIDE (FEATURED EXTRA, 20's/30's) Getting married, looking for someone with their own wedding dress.
GROOM (FEATURED EXTRA, 20's/30's) Getting married, looking for someone with their own tux, or access to one.
OVERWEIGHT KID (FEATURED EXTRA, 9-12 in appearance)
SEXY SANTA HELPER (FEATURED EXTRA, 20'S) Sexy woman portraying a mall Santa'S helper.
EXTRAS (20-40's) Multiple scenes in need of extras.
All roles are paid on deferred compensation per day. $75 for Featured Extra, $150 for co-star, $50 for extra.
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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
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If you know any one who is looking to purchase great cameras:
I am selling 2-Panasonic 100-DVX 100 AP (with 188 and 350 hours on camera meters). The cameras also come with 1- 4x3 TV Monitor (7 inch)/manual/5 batteries/remote control/charger and AC adapter. All for $1,600 and equipment are in excellent condition. Each camera has capability to shoot in 30i or 24P progressive mode and 4x3/16x9 (non-native).
Please call Don at 916-335-3126 if interested.
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VERY URGENT CASTING CALL We have still not found our Boom Boom. Perhaps we scared away non-dancers, so we have changed the description of what we are looking for. Please feel free to pass this along to your theater friends.
WE ARE WIDENING THE SEARCH FOR AN ACTOR WHO CAN DO A LITTLE DANCING.
SEE THE UPDATED DESCRIPTION BELOW:
Legends! (Comedy)
ARDEN PLAYHOUSE (needs: one male)
5640 Roseville Road. Suite D
332-2582
Playwright: James Kirkwood
Producer Michael Messmer
Director: Blake Flores
Rehearsal dates: Started March 26; typically Mon. thru Thurs. at 7pm with some rehearsals as needed on weekends.
Performance dates: May 4 - June 16, Fri. and Sat. nights at 8pm and Sun. matinees at 2pm may 13 and 27.
Looking for an actor to play the part of Boom-Boom Johnson - A young man who dances at a Chippendale's Club and private parties. His dancing is done with style and innocence. Loves his work and loves to entertain others. This is a small part but provides an important comic change in the play. It is ideal for a beginning actor or someone who is not available for a full rehearsal schedule. The amount and style of dancing is flexible, depending on the ability and interest of the actor.
Plot:
Legends! - - a comedy about two aging movie stars who have been bitter rivals in just about every area. They have stolen roles, Oscars, and husbands from each other over their long association. Now, due to certain personal circumstances, they have to cooperate on a Broadway project offered to them by a seedy producer whose only show of note is an off-Broadway hit called "Craps".
Please call (916) 223 8785 to schedule an audition. Not a paid position.
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California Stage celebrates its 20th production year with a premiere comedy that will tickle your ribs as it leads you through an Italian renaissance of love and intrigue.
Robert Lautz's "The Meaning of It All" will receive its world premiere at The Wilkerson Theater. Renaissance Pisa. Calvino Mezzo Zucco, a budding alchemist and mechanical inventor is madly in love with Alonza Tempesta. Calvino tries to ingratiate himself with Alonza's father by intimating that he is near to knowing the secret of how to make gold. When the local ruling Familigia hears about it, the fun begins. "The Meaning of It All" stars Brennan Villados, Tony Hutto, Chelsea Barone, Josephine Longo, Arturo Gonzales and Mahlon Greenhalgh. This rollicking farce is being produced and directed by Ray Tatar with set designs by Kurt Kurtis and costumes by Jenny Plummer. "The Meaning of It All" will run April 27 - May 27, 2012 at the Wilkerson Theater in Midtown Sacramento: Fridays & Saturdays at 8pm Sundays. The theater is located in the R25 Arts Complex. Ticket prices are $20.00, for general admission, $15.00, students, SARTACARD, 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.CalStage.org CALIFORNIA STAGE THEATER COMPANY2012 play season produced in collaboration with Matrix Arts, a non-profit serving the greater Sacramento area. 1725 25th Street, Sacramento, California, 95816 916-451-5822 | www.calstage.org ______________________________________________________________________________
"Nunsense II: The Second Coming
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 this production is a hit!
Nunsense II continues 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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CAPITAL STAGE presents TRUE WEST by Sam Shepard Directed by Stephanie Gularte Performances continue through April 22 Wednesdays 7pm Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays 8pm Sundays 2pm Tickets $20-$32 BUY TICKETS ONLINE: BY PHONE: 916-995-5464 OR IN PERSON: 2215 J Street A fight is brewin' at mom's house. Austin is on the brink of something big. He has secured a Hollywood deal for his latest film script. Lee is a bum: a free agent. He's got nothing to his name except a six pack and a criminal record. They're brothers but they are as different as day and night. In this deliciously dark play of duality, Sam Shepard takes a long, hard look at America, from the romanticized West to the tranquility of picket-fenced suburbia.
Featuring Eric Baldwin, Cole Alexander Smith*, Janis Stevens*, Jonathan Rhys Williams**Members of Actor's Equity Association
TRUE WEST contains adult themes and content
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"The Adventures of Peter Cottontail" Saturdays through April 29th.
Peter Rabbit lives happily in the Green Meadow, eating from Farmer Brown's carrot and cabbage crops. His sole concern is his name, Peter Rabbit. He doesn't like it. Along with his friends - Jimmy Skunk, Sammy Jay, Old Mr. Toad, Johnny Chuck, and others, he sets out to discover a new and more appealing name. Meanwhile, Granny Fox is so hungry for barbecued rabbit, she sends Reddy Fox to capture Peter. Reddy makes a variety of plans to trap Peter, but he is clearly outfoxed by the rabbit. But, in the end, it is Reddy Fox who helps Peter find his new name.
This production uses actors and puppets to tell the story. Family fun for all ages from the youngest to seniors.
The Adventures of Peter Cottontail opened Saturday, March 24 at 1:00pm and continues Saturdays at 1:00pm through April 29.
Make your reservations now by calling 916-353-1001 or go on-line to buy your tickets._______________________________________________________________ New Workshop for Children ![Young Showmakers Workshop]()
The Young Showmakers Workshop takes kids on a wild, exciting ride through the basics of creating a new theatrical performance. During this eight-week workshop, students will use imagination and theatre games to create characters and the plot for an original play, come up with costumes, sets and props, rehearse and finally perform their play for a paying audience. The workshop will teach confidence, presence, and teamwork in a safe, fun environment.
When:
Thursdays from 4:00pm-5:30pm from April 26 through June 14.
Where:
Sutter Street Theatre, 717 Sutter Street, Folsom
Ages: 6 -10 years old (no prior experience is required)
Fee: $150 per student (10% discount for children from the same family) How to Sign-up: Call 916-353-1001. Space is limited so to insure a spot please call right away. About the Instructor Michael Coleman (instructor) has been working in the local theatrical community as an actor, director, and producer for the past 20 years. He was a member of The Little Bus Players, one of Sacramento's top rated children's theatre company. For the past 10 years, he has been an instructor with the OnStage program, an after-school theatre arts class in Sacramento that allows students to create and perform plays for their school. Michael is also an Artistic Associate with Sutter Street Theatre.
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We've been getting great response from the audience for our spoof of 1960's spy movies, "Who's Trying To Kill James Blonde?" featuring cool tunes from the era performed by our great cast and 3 murders to solve! Big fun for groups, couples or singles. You have only 2 more chances to see
"Who's Trying To Kill James Blonde?" 1. Next Friday, April 20th at 151 Union Square in Grass Valley at 7:00 PM. Delicious dinner by Jim E's catering & show only $49.95 Call530-205-9513 for reservations. 2, Our final performance will be on Friday, April 27th at 7:30 pm at The Station in Roseville - this is a great new location for us and reservations are going fast!! Dinner & show only $39.95! Call 916-722-2405 for reservations.
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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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