Acting in Columbus Newsletter Fall 2008: Upcoming Auditions

12.9.08

Upcoming Auditions

THEATRE

Martin Luther King Celebration (Televised Live!) seeks actors for the following roles:

Actor to play Martin Luther King

Black Woman: 30 –50 years old.

Black Man: 50 – 60 year old

Contact Richard Mason: actingincolumbus@yahoo.com

Columbus Children's Theatre

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Auditions December 8–9, 2008 running February 5 - 22, 2009

Contact Theatre for Details: www.colschildrenstheatre.org

Curtain Players

The Twilight of the Golds by Jonathan Tolis Directed by April Olt Auditions January 4 & 5, 2009

Contact Theatre for Details: www.curtainplayers.com

Emerald City Players
Messiah on the Frigidaire By: John CulbertsonDirected by: Brian Cheslik Auditions: Sunday, November 23, 2008 - 7:00 PM Monday, November 24, 2008 - 7:00 PM

Contact Theatre for Details: http://www.emeraldcityplayers.com/audition.htm

FILM

Productions Assistants needed for a new reality show on November 13 through the 16th. MUST have vehicle and valid drivers license as well as insurance. Prior experience preferred.

Send resumes to jack@nashtownmedia.com.
Location: Ray, OH Compensation: 125/day

Film Columbus Industry Mixer

Come out and mix and mingle with your film production friends and colleagues

Friday November 14, 2008

Gresso’s
961 S. High St.
German Village

Starts 6:30 pm

Free hors d’oeuvres and cash bar

Bring your checkbook; we’ll be selling Film Columbus T shirts and bumper stickers.

This is a great opportunity to make a tax-deductible donation to Film Columbus and give back to an organization that has helped support Central Ohio’s film production community.

Your contribution will help Film Columbus survive.

Please come on out and join us for this event!!

Click here for more information: http://filmcolumbus.com/

WHAT IS AN AGENT

An agent is an actor's representative. Once an agent Represents you, you are his or her "client." They will submit you for roles and try to get you seen by casting directors. They will take 10% union - 20 % non-union and print work, of your gross pay once you book a job. They will negotiate your fees and your contracts, and are your greatest professional advocate.Agents represent lots and lots of wonderful actors. They're busy, and they may not even be looking for new clients. Getting any agent is hard enough, so how do you go about getting a great one?

There are three basic ways an actor gets an agent. They are:

1. The agent sees your work and calls you in for an interview.

2. You are recommended to the agent by a casting director, director, producer, acting teacher or fellow actor who is a client of that agent.

3. The agent calls you in for an interview because of your P/R (photo and resume), which he or she received in the mail.Getting an agent to see your work is the best way to get representation, because they really need to get to know your work before they can represent you to the best of their ability. Even if you get an agent interested via another route, they'll probably want to see you have some training and/or experience before they'll represent you.

The most basic way to approach agents or managers in your entertainment career is of course the mailed-in submission, which consists of a cover letter, résumé, and headshot(s). You may also include a reel, if you have one. When it comes to assembling your packet, it's generally best to keep things simple. After all, agents and managers have seen every gimmick in the book - from food to party favors - and these gimmicks usually end up in the trash. But if you're in a play or showcase that spotlights your talent particularly well, invite reps to see you.

Acting in Columbus recommends you should only work with a "FRANCHISED" Talent Agent. What are SAG and AFTRA affiliated agents? Talent agents that are recognized by the acting unions because they follow the rules and regulations and code of conduct set forth by the acting guilds are called "franchised talent agents". How important are franchised agents? Very! A talent agent can be an actor’s greatest ally, strongest supporter and best business partner. Franchised agents place the interests of their actor clients above their own. They do more than just seek out work opportunities for their clients. They also make sure actors are paid a decent wage, assist the actor negotiate and sign union contracts and help make the workplace a safe environment. Choosing a franchised talent agent is one of the most important choices a performer can ever make.

To see a listing of AFTRA Franchised Agents in your area click on this link: http://tristateaftra.com/resources.php

• Experience with the actual audition process: You'll work on-camera all day doing both prepared and cold readings, and receive plenty of feedback from instructor Richard Mason• Script analysis skills: We have written our own textbook that breaks this process down and makes it simple• Comfort in front of the camera: How do you stand? How do you hold the script? How do you deal with your partner and the camera at the same time? What is a slate? What do you do with your hands?• Practice at doing all types of commercials: Scene work, improv, one-liners, bite and smiles, handling products, etc.• How to get started: This is our "Intro to the World of Camera Acting" class. It includes our "How Does This Business Really Work?" Seminar. You will learn how to make the first contact with the agents, and all the follow-ups you will need to "Break In". You'll also learn how to market to the casting directors, all about pictures and resumes, how the unions work, etc.

By taking this class you have the opportunity to show the agents that you are serious about pursuing this type of work. It also allows them to be more confident in submitting you, because they know you'll be able to handle yourself in front of the camera. Being a good commercial actor requires many things, including strong acting skills, a solid work ethic, and lots of hard work. This class is a good first step toward acquiring those things and being successful. Enrollment in this workshop also includes three months of Career Management. This Workshop is limited to 12 students. As of June 14, 2008 there are six (6) slots available. To register go to: http://actingincolumbusdregistrationform.blogspot.com/

No matter what the medium, acting principles are the same, and scene study is the place to learn them. This is the Mother Ship, the arena where you work on acting as a craft and art form, developing acting techniques you will be able to use anywhere

Actors are assigned scenes which they rehearse outside of class for presentation in class. Stage plays comprise the primary source material. This workshop also presents a good opportunity to prepare monologues that you will need to use in the industry.

At the end of this eight-week course students present their scenes and monologues at our public STUDENT SHOWCASE.

This intermediate level class, ideal for actors who have some training and/or previous experience, offers a focused introduction to the process. Actors work, stage, and shoot several film scenes during the eight-week session. We work in depth on concepts central to the actor's role development for film. We use Shurtleff's 12 Guideposts as our basic text to help students make strong choices with a wide variety of scenes. Your ability to make active, personal choices is essential for dynamic auditions and performances.