Monday, August 31, 2009

Mary Mackey in town with her workshop in October

Commercial Casting Consultants presents

The Heart of Hollywood
A Commercial Acting Workout
October 24th 10-4pm

In this all day class you will have the opportunity to work on camera one on one with top working commercial professionals from the:

Heart of Hollywood!

Featuring
Casting Director Francene Selkirk
Award Winning Actress/Teacher Judy Kain
Career Coach Mary Mackey
• Actors work on camera multiple times
• Learn how to break down commercial copy and make unique choices
• Free yourself up to do your best work
• Gain confidence for the Callback
• Get solid feedback on your photo and resume
• Embrace who you are and what types you can play
• Access your personality in your slate
THIS IS NOT A SEMINAR - THIS IS A TOTAL ACTING WORKOUT
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Testimonials:

“For over 30 years I have auditioned for and have been cast in commercials and televisions shows that Francene Selkirk has cast. You won't find a higher caliber of professionalism nor a more enjoyable human being to work with in all of Hollywood.” Peter Jason
Francene is the actor's champion - ...she still gets excited about people and is truly passionate about the process of placing just the right actor with the role that will allow them to shine. All my actors love auditioning at her facility, and fortunately she always has jobs going on so they get lots of opportunities! Alicia-KSR Agency Owner
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HOW TO SIGN UP:
Email: commercialcastingconsultants@gmail.com
Deposit is required to hold your space. Go to www.paypal.com Sign up for a free account.
Email $75.00 deposit to: commercialcastingconsultants@gmail.com
Mail 75.00 check to: Zydeco Studios c/o Commercial Casting Consultants
11317 Ventura Blvd. Studio City, Ca 91604

For more info call Mary at 310-691-4570

WHAT TO BRING:
Lunch (we will take a 1/2 lunch)
2 photos and resumes with contact info
Dress how you would for a commercial interview

WHERE:
Nancy Hayes Casting
400 Treat Avenue #E, San Francisco CA, 94110
Plenty of street parking available

TIME:
9:30am check in
10:00am start
12:30 Lunch
4:00 finish

Free Cold Reading Workshop at Seydways Studios!

Seydways Acting Studios is pleased to announce a free Audition Workshop on Sunday, September 13th from 6-10:30pm.
The class will be co-taught by Richard Seyd and Bobby Weinapple and is reserved for students who are new to Seydways Studios. Scenes and sides to work on will be provided as well as extensive instruction in cold reading preparation, and includes instructional materials for you to take home with you.
This is an excellent opportunity for anyone who has wanted to check out the excellent training available at Seydways Studios, taught by two of the most popular acting teachers in the Bay Area.
Location is at Seydways Studios in the Native Sons Building (Suite 406), 414 Mason Street, 6th Floor, in downtown SF, near Union Square, close to Powell Street BART, Muni and cable cars.
To reserve a space in the class, please call (415) 354-1762 ext 102, or e-mail bobby@seydways.com. Space is limited and you must reserve a space to participate.

"THERE IS NOTHING MORE IMPORTANT FOR YOU TO PRACTICE FOR THE NEXT YEAR. IT IS THE SINGLE MOST IMPORTANT GIFT YOU CAN GIVE YOURSELF, TO GET BRILLIANT AT COLD READING AND AUDITIONS." - Richard Seyd

Friday, August 14, 2009

AWESOME IMPROV PAIRING THIS WEEKEND!!

Working Creatively in Groups

A Workshop with Dan Klein of Kasper Hauser
Host: Listen to Reason!: The Crisis Hopkins Improv Group
Type: Education - Workshop
Network: Global
Price: $25
Date Saturday, August 15, 2009
Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Location: Eureka Theater
City/Town: San Francisco, CA
Email: crisishopkins@gmail.com

Description
In this special workshop brought to you by Crisis Hopkins and the Temporary Improv Festival Dan will lead a hands on workshop in Group Creativity called “The Power of Yes and No”.

Based on his years teaching Improv (as well as Sketch Comedy) at Stanford, along with leading workshops on Creative Problem Solving and Facilitating Innovation all over the world, Dan will offer his perspective on how to unleash and then harness your creative potential.

The exercises and activities will be geared toward comedy, but the concepts are applicable in any creative endeavor. These are the techniques Kasper Hauser used to write Skymaul, Obama's Blackberry and Weddings of the Times.

TICKETS:
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/76350