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Actors Info Booth Inc. 

 

Greetings, Friends!!!

 

Summer is gone...and hopefully the worst of hurricane season is behind us, even though it does not officially end until November 1st.  Auditions are kicking up and season is just around the corner!!  Make sure you have plenty of headshots - get your reprint orders in!  Set your appt. if you haven't taken your headshots, yet.  THE TIME IS NOW!!  If this is your dream - GO FOR IT!!  Don't let fear hold you back!

 

Lots of great CASTINGS - here and on the website!! Submit, submit!!

Keep us posted on all of your bookings - we love to brag about all the incredible actors in Florida!!

 

In this edition of the newsletter, you will find:

 

*How to Succeed in the Business/Auditioning for Commercials

*LOOK WHO'S BOOKING

*Industry News

*CASTINGS!!!!

*For MORE up-to-the minute CASTINGS all the time, go to www.actorsinfobooth.com and click on UPCOMING AUDITIONS!!

 

Make it a GREAT DAY!

Lisa and Laura
Actors Info Booth Inc.

954.731.4888

email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

 

 

 

How to Succeed in the Biz/Auditioning for Commercials

How to Succeed in the Business

Have you been bitten by the acting bug? Want to do things the right way, but you have no idea how to get started, who to talk to, who to trust - what is right or wrong???!!!  Join us!

4 hr seminar — 10am-2pm: Only $35 ($45 @ the door)

1. Learn to market yourself correctly
2. What do GOOD HEADSHOTS LOOK LIKE?
3. Find the agents that are right for you

4. Learn who the casting folks are
5. Discover how to be ready to compete!
6. Most importantly learn how to avoid the scams

Geared toward beginners or any one who is not getting the work they want, this class will focus on all of the above and how to have the competitive edge. This class answers all your questions….Where do I start? Who do I contact? What do I do???!!! This class gives you the info, answers your questions and gets you on your way!  CALL TODAY!  954.731.4888

 

Auditioning for Commercials Seminar

3 hr Seminar - 3pm-6pm: Only $50 ($60 @ the door)

Don’t miss this one!!! Do you know how to SLATE? What about your MARK? What does it mean when they say, “Show us your PROFILES? If you don’t know the answers to these and several other BASIC questions – you need this class. If this is your business – you want to make sure that you are a professional!

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn what it takes to get the job. When a client looks at a tape of 100 people, their first job is to disqualify 80-90 of them. It is the little details that make the difference of you getting the callback or not. Find out how to deal with any situation that may come up and guarantee a memorable audition. Learn how to get the callback every time by becoming aware of the things that will get you “bumped". Find out the tricks, avoid the traps and watch your bookings increase!!  CALL TODAY!  954.731.4888

LOOK WHO'S BOOKING

The local agents have requested that we add back the look who's booking section.  THIS IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO BRAG ABOUT YOURSELF!!  Send us a note whenever you book something and we will send it out.  Your agents and peers read about you and can keep up with all of your success!  Here is what's been happening!!

Al Darna - ER Urgent Care Center (Commercial). 

 

Nikki Dominguez - Care Plus HMO (Commercial). 

 

Daniel Karpel - The role of "Mark, the bully" in "Mosaic" (Lead in Short Film).
 

Derek Latta - Bank Atlantic (Commercial); Disney (Print); The Travel Channel (Station Promo); Blue Light (Lead in Short Film).

Vane Millon -  The role of Marcia in "Decisiones" (Telemundo Show).

 

Ozzie Rodriguez - Time Warner (Commercial).

 

Daniel Samonas - The role of "Ernie D" in "Everybody Hates Chris" (UPN Show) and the role of Logan in “In Pursuit of Woody Allen”.

 

 

DIRECTIONS TO HOW TO SUCCEED IN THE BUSINESS & AUDITIONING FOR COMMERCIALS SEMINAR:

 

The La Quinta
8101 Peters Road
Plantation, FL 33324
(954) 476-6047

From the South- Take I-95 to 595 West to University Drive. Go North (right) to Peters Road make a left on Peters Road. Hotel will be on right hand side. 

From the North- Take I-95 or the turnpike to Sunrise Blvd Exit (exit 58 on the turnpike/exit 30 on I-95) go west to University Drive. Make a left and head South to Peters Road.  Make a right onto Peters Road and the hotel will be on your right hand side. 

From I-75 exit to 595 East go East to University Drive, Exit and go North (left) to Peters Road, make a left.  Hotel will be on right hand side.

***PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL THE TIMES FOR THE CLASSES ARE LISTED BELOW IN THE CLASSES SECTION***

 

INDUSTRY NEWS

 

Emerge Talent Agency - Talent Needed

Emerge Talent Agency LLC is Seeking:

- Hispanic and Asian Grandparents for print and commercial work
- Hispanic and Asian Children for print and commercial work
-Hispanic Female Fashion Models (age range 18-30) 5′9 and taller for print work
- Hispanic and Asian Male Models (age range 18-30) 6′0″ and taller for print work
- Strong Male Actors (age range 18-30 and 40 -50)

Hard copies accepted only! No email submissions! Please mail all submissions to:

Emerge Talent Agency LLC
2295 S. Hiawassee Road
Suite 305
Orlando, FL 32835

Dade/Broward - Feature Film Interns - October 31, 2005

SEEKING INTERNS (CREW, ETC.) for feature film from Canvas pictures
LOCATION: Dade/Broward

35mm feature film in production is now accepting resumes from people interested in obtaining first hand experience on and off set in every department of film production from NOW until the end of October. This is a beautiful family story featuring two major Hollywood stars. Applicants must be ready to work long hours and should be able to commit at least two days per week. This is a non-paid position with an opportunity to gain experience and receive a credit in a feature film.

Apply to: Caroline O"Brien, 305-895-3701

CASTINGS

Miami - Short Film - October 19, 2005

—– Contact Information —–
Name: Aida Murgia
Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Phone: 786-564-3538
Company or University: University of Miami

—– Casting Details —–
Casting Dates: October 12 and 19, 6:30-9pm
Casting Location: University of Miami, School of Communication Sound Stage (Studio A)
Shoot Dates: November 14-21st, 2005
Shoot Location: Miami, FL

Synopsis:

Open Casting Call for a short 10 minute film been shot in November in Miami, Florida

A fantastical fable about breaking free from a reality that is not your own. Two actors perform on stage in a never ending play that continues to cycle over and over. Until, one day, the actors decide to take matters into their own hands.

Character Breakdowns:
Cast of Characters:

Max- Mid 20’s-30’s, male. Conservative, preppy, very concerned with his appearance. Driven to succeed at work. Unaware of his wife’s emotional state but truly cares for her.

Eva- Mid 20’s-30’s, female. Recently married to Max. Currently on medication to deal with depression. She undergoes a psychological journey to become the director of her own fate.

Stage Manager- Mid 60’s- 70’s, male. Weathered man who has been in the theater biz for many years. He has seen it all.

Celine- Mid 60’s-70’s, female. An ex-showgirl with lots of vigor. She knows a thing or two about life.

Media Man- Mid 40’s, male. The epitome of a smooth TV personality.

Additional Information:
***Please come prepared with a dramatic monologue of your choice***

NYC - SAG Film - November 15, 2005

Title: The Underdog
Production Company: The Underdog Movie, LLC
SAG Contract: Low-Budget
SAG Production Number: 84205
SAG Representative: Stephanie Howze
Production Location: NYC

Logline: When Charlie meets the girl of his dreams, he doesn’t plan on having to battle her “true love” for her affections … her pet dog, “Babydoll". And just when it seems the battle has all but been lost, something magical happens he never expected - Charlie begins to fall in love with the dog himself, and realizes he never really needed a girlfriend in the first place – all he needed was “man’s best friend". But when the girl starts to pull away suddenly, Charlie scrambles to keep the relationship going … just so he can keep hanging out with her dog.

“Underdog” — a hilarious love triangle between a man, the woman he loves, and the dog that stands between them.

Breakdown:

STAND IN – Stand in for Lead Actor Brendan Hines MUST have be the following:

Height: 6’1
Weight: 165
Thin (Wears a 40 Long suit)
Pale Skin, Dark Hair, Blue Eyes
STAND-IN NEEDED ALL 25 Days of Shooting.

HOMELESS MALE - Caucasian street bum, 40’s-50’s. Scruffy and disheveled man that has character.
Needed on or about: Thurs. Oct. 13, Mon. Oct. 24, Thurs. Nov. 10, Mon. Nov. 14

CHUBBY GIRL – Caucasian, comical, attractive, plump actress. Early 20’s.
Needed on or about: Fri. Oct. 14

ASIAN WAITERS – Thin, Asian males that can play waiters. 20’s-late 40’s.
Needed on or about: Mon. Oct. 24

HOMEBOYS – African American High School boys, 16-20. Suburban street kids.
Needed on or about: Fri. Oct 21

HOME-GIRL – African American High School girl, 16-20. Suburban street kid.
Needed on or about: Fri. Oct 21

DOG WALKERS – SAG Actors, any age range and ethnicity.
MUST OWN DOG THAT CAN BE IN THE FILM.
Please denote the breed and type of dog you own.
Submit picture if possible. No pit bulls or attack dogs.
NEEDED 5-10 Days.

GAY MALE – Caucasian male, 25-35 years old, that appears to be flamboyant.
Needed on or about: Thurs. Oct. 13

HEAVY-SET MALE – Caucasian or Hispanic 30-40’s, heavy, sloppy blue-collar worker.
Needed on or about: Wed. Oct. 26

Submission Information:

Please send your headshot/resume to:

Paladino Casting

 159 W. 25th Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10001

MUST DENOTE: SAG Background / The Underdog on envelope

No telephone calls please. No e-mails please.

Additional Information: SAG Scale rate for Background Actors.
Production Type: SAG Feature Film
Production Medium: 35 MM Film
Submission Deadline: November 15, 2005

Palm Beach - Casting - November 5, 2005

We are in the process of casting for a trailer we’re going to film in December here in Palm Beach County Florida for a motion picture we hope to film in May/June of 2006. We will be filming only on weekends over a four to six week period. Please feel free to call with any questions. At present we are tentatively planning a casting for Saturday, November 5th, 2005. The location for which is yet to be determined, but will either be in Ft. Lauderdale or West Palm Beach.

This will be non-union and it will be no/low/deferred pay. “Rolling Thunder” is the title of the film which will be based on the novel by the same title by Florida novelist Mark Mynheir.

You can learn more about us (Prolific Pictures) at the website url below in my signature.

Here is what we’re looking for:

Male: 39-41 years of age, 6′ - 6′1″ tall, ruggedly handsome, powerful looking man, medium to bulky build. Role will be of alcoholic abusive father, and scene will be an intense scene in which this character - “Frank Russell” - murders his wife in the presence of his young son.

Male: 39 - 41 years of age, 6′ - 6′1″ tall, a Jim Caviezel type. This will be “Agent John Russell", the son of “Frank Russell” who witnessed his father murder his mother as a child. This character is of medium/athletic build. He is terrified of the sound of thunder and lightning. He is married to “Marie Russell” and has two boys. He coaches little league for his son when he’s not trying to find 10-year old missing “Dylan Jacobs". “John” is a devout Christian and seasoned police detective.

Male: 74 years of age. This is the withered and cancer ridden older “Frank Russell” who has recently been released after 33 years of prison for killing his wife. “Frank” is released early because he’s dying from cancer. His dying prayer to is to be able to see his son and ask for forgiveness. “Frank” has become a devout Christian while in prison.

Male: 30-35 years of age. Huge, bulky, big belly, good ol’ boy southern prison guard; 6′3′’ or taller.

Male (2): 45-50 years old. Fat, southern prison guard. 5′11″ - 6′1″

Male: 33 - 38 - prison guard.

Male: 30 - 38 years old. Taxi driver - black.

Female: 36-38 years of age, white, 5′5″ - 5′8″ tall, sandy brown hair, long. She used to be a natural beauty, but years of abuse has taken it out of her. She is height/weight proportionate. This character is “Lynette Russell” - and she is the one that will be murdered at the hands of her husband in the presence of her son.

Female: 35-38 years of age. White. Natural girl next door beauty - not supermodel beauty. Brunette. This is “Marie Rusell", the devoted Christian and wife of “Agent John Russell". She is height/weight proportionate. 5′6 - 5′8″ tall.

Female: Black or Latino, 28 - 35 years of age. Medium to large build. 5′3″ - 5′5″ - Prison administration.

Boy: “Brandon Russell” , eleven years of age, dark brown hair. Thin to Medium build and average height for his age. Athletic. He’s the pitcher on his little league team that his father coaches. Takes after his mother.

Boy: “Joshua Russell", younger brother of “Brandon", 6 years old. Takes after his father.

Please send all head shots and resumes to the name and address below or email them to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and put Rolling Thunder Actor in the subject line. Thanks for your assitance.

South Beach - Mirage Video - October 31, 2005

SEEKING SEVERAL PRODUCTION POSITIONS for Mirage Video LOCATION: South Beach

Seeking experienced individuals for producing national TV shows & spots. All areas: Producers, Writers, Camera, Editors, Coordinators, 3D Animation. Must be local in South Florida Area!!!!!! Resume & Sal. Req. Fax: 954-968-4891. [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Apply to: Steve Berlowski, Fax: 954-968-4891

California - Feature Film - November 15, 2005

“ARGUING SEMANTICS”

Y. Silva (prod.) is casting “Arguing Semantics,” a 35mm film. Christian Manolo, dir. Shooting Jan.-Feb. 2006 in NY, CA and Las Vegas, NV.

Seeking –
Dakota: 20s, conservative, smart, searching to fill a void in her life; Vince: 20s, thinks too highly of himself, attractive and charming,
potentially the man of every woman’s dreams;
April: 25, most comfortable when completely unnoticed, secretly yearns for the spotlight;
Matt: in college, but can pass for 16, goofy, sincere and plagued with bad timing;
Mandy: 25, looks like she was born to be an MTV VJ, very trendy with a razor sharp edge.

Send pix & résumés by Nov. 15 to Silva Screen Productions, 8684 Elk Creek Ct., Elk Grove, CA 95624.
Pay, plus video copy, credit, meals, transportation, and lodging provided.

FOR AUDITIONS GO TO WWW.ACTORSINFOBOOTH.COM  & CLICK ON UPCOMING AUDITIONS!!

CLASSES

October 15 How to Succeed 10am-2pm   The 4 hour seminar about everything you've always wanted to know about getting started, marketing yourself and succeeding in commercials, TV and film but didn't know who to ask.  $35 ($45 @ the door)......AND

October 15 Auditioning for Commercials Seminar 3pm-6pm covers anything and everything that could happen, good or bad in your commercial audition. If you are prepared for anything, nothing can blow your audition  $50 ($60 @ the door) OR TAKE BOTH- "THE COMBO" all day October 15 - Just $75  Call Laura/Lisa 954-731-4888 

Weekend Retreat, November 12-14 Ray Forchion!!! - Master Workshop
BY INVITATION ONLY!  Pre-requisites are the Intensive & On-Camera Workshops. 14 actors only.  
$400 -- Call Laura/Lisa 954-731-4888 

Evening Seminar, November 15 Ray Forchion - Career and Strategy Seminar
An Evening with Raymond Forchion – “BUILDING YOUR ACTING CAREER Wherever You Are: Strategy for the Serious Actor”  This seminar is a must for everybody who wants acting as a CAREER and not just a hobby. STOP SETTLING!!! Raymond will give the actor strategies for the business in this market as well as in the L.A. and New York Markets. If you are planning or thinking about moving to L.A. or New York at anytime in your life, this seminar will help!
Only $35 (in advance) & $45 (at the door) -- Call Laura/Lisa 954-731-4888 for more info. (Thursday 7pm-11pm)

November 19 Bruce Michael - Voice-Over for Beginners
Bruce Michael comes highly recommended by the President of AFTRA, Connie Zimet.  If you have always wanted to know about voice-over work, but did not know where to begin...THIS SEMINAR IS FOR YOU!!!!!
Only $45 (in advance) & $55 (at the door) -- Call Laura/Lisa 954-731-4888 for more info. (Saturday 10am-1pm)

December 2 Jennifer Taylor - Ultimate Pilot Season Prep Seminar
If you are an actor and plan on coming to LA for pilot season or need to get prepared for Florida's pilot season you need this class.  Learn all about pilot season, making the strongest choices, marketing yourself and so much more!
Only $35 ($45 @ the door) -- Call Laura/Lisa 954-731-4888 

 

December 2-4 Jennifer Taylor - Pilot Season On-Camera Audition Workshop
 Featured in the new Jennifer Anniston movie, "Rumor Has It", currently shooting a guest-starring role on "Charmed" and beginning a recurring role on "General Hospital", Jennifer knows the business!!  In this workshop, Jennifer shows you the types of scripts that are used in episodics and exactly what the actor selection process looks like.  Learn how to bring life to your audition, make the strongest choices!   You will really rip apart an audition to de-mystify the process, everyone  works on camera in this class as well as participates in different exercises during the ON-CAMERA AUDITION WORKSHOP.
 $250 -- Call Laura/Lisa 954-731-4888 -- Friday Night is INCLUDED in the WEEKEND!! 

 

Weekend Retreat, December 16-18  Raymond Forchion - Intensive
Sign up early as you know Ray sells out fast!! And remember, Ray's classes are RETREATS. If you sign up for this class DO NOT plan anything else for this weekend, it is intensive.  MASTER TEACHER Raymond Forchion's amazing, incredible, life-changing 3-day Acting Intensive "Retreat". (since it's about 48 hours worth of class time in 3 days we can't really call it a class). Only 14 people are accepted into each class and you must register now.  Anyone who has ever taken the class will tell you that it is more than worth it at any price.  - THREE SPOTS LEFT!!!!!!!
 $350 -- Call Laura/Lisa 954-731-4888 for more info.

 

Seminar, January 27, 2006 LA Director Tom Logan - The Business of Show Business
Don’t miss the opportunity to study with this well-respected, very knowledgeable and extremely funny member of the prestigious Directors Guild of America. Starting as a child actor on Broadway, Tom worked as an actor for years including a contract role on General Hospital.  He also worked as a writer on such projects as Saturday Night Live. Tom’s true talent though is as an award-winning director of TV, Film and Commercials (Go to www.TomLogan.com for more about his career). Now he’s here to share his years of expertise with you!!  

I don’t care how many classes you’ve taken about “the business”, you haven’t heard it from Tom. I promise you his insight will both delight and amaze you as he takes you through the casting process from a director’s point of view. If you never take another class again, you must not miss this one. It will change your whole way of looking at acting as a career. 

If you’re serious about becoming an actor, there are only four reasons for not taking this “three hour opportunity to learn from an LA Director” FOR ONLY $35 (7pm- 10pm)

1.    You’re deathly ill

2.   You’re booked

3.   You’re out of town

4.   You already have more acting work than you handle

 

Weekend, January 27-29, 2006 LA Director Tom Logan

Don’t miss the opportunity to study with this well-respected, very knowledgeable and extremely funny member of the prestigious Directors Guild of America. Starting as a child actor on Broadway, Tom worked as an actor for years including a contract role on General Hospital.  He also worked as a writer on such projects as Saturday Night Live. Tom’s true talent though is as an award-winning director of TV, Film and Commercials (Go to www.TomLogan.com for more about his career). Now he’s here to share his years of expertise with you!!  

Friday- the Business of Show Business- I don’t care how many classes you’ve taken about “the business”, you haven’t heard it from Tom. I promise you his insight will both delight and amaze you as he takes you through the casting process from a director’s point of view. If you never take another class again, you must not miss this one. It will change your whole way of looking at acting as a career. 
Saturday- Think you know how to audition for commercials? Not like you will after taking this class. Tom’s no-nonsense approach cuts through all the things that keep you from booking your share. He will free you from ever getting nervous on an casting again. On-Camera from 10am to 5pm or 6pm-11pm, you will work with a director on commercial after commercial, until you get it right.

Sunday- Auditioning for TV, Film, Soap Opera and Sitcom has never been easier. Tom takes you through the subtle differences of each medium, while strengthening your skills beyond your wildest dreams.  It can’t be beat.
Only $240 (which includes Tom's signed book "How to Act & Eat at the Same Time) Call Laura/Lisa 954-731-4888 (Saturday & Sunday 9am-3pm)

 

Weekend, January 28-29, 2006 LA Director Tom Logan - The Shoot Class (On Camera Workshop)
Tom feels this is his best class, people walk out the most awed.  He also states that in this class he is a totally different teacher, different class, everything.  This is what he calls his Shoot Class he teaches how to hit the mark, how to hit focus pull marks, how we shoot a scene and most importantly all the terminology an actor should know that the director would say on a set.  You will actual put a whole scene together and feel like you are on a set.  In this class there are no pre-planned speeches and due to the fact this class is more complicated you have to have taken the beginners class to take this class.
Only $275 -- Call Laura/Lisa 954-731-4888 (Saturday & Sunday 4pm-10pm)

 

Monday Nights, TBA 2006  Cold Reading On-Camera Workshop
The most difficult part of our job is the auditioning process.  There are many subtle tips and tricks you can utilize that can make a huge difference.  You know what you want to do during an audition and you know what you think you did driving home... but unless you can see yourself auditioning and the difference a few changes will make you will not work as much as others who are proficient at it.  It's as simple as that.  Learn how to pick up a script, analyze it and deliver with no prep time.  Only 12 people are accepted into this class so register now.
Only $195 -- Call Laura/Lisa 954-731-4888 for more info.

Keep your eye out on the newsletter and the website for more exciting offerings in 2006!!!!

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