Acting In Song - Actors Connection

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AUGUST 2009
Now Casting
ON-CAMERA
Feature Film & TV Technique
3-Week Class
with Allison Estrin, Assoc. CD,
Barden/Schnee Casting
Starts: Tuesday, August 25th
at 7pm
Acting In Song
with Tiffany
Little Canfield, CD,
Telsey + Company
4-Week Musical Theater Class
Starting: Tuesday, August 18th at 7pm
“inTreatment”
“UGLY BETTY”
Comedy for
Television
3-Week On-Camera Class
with Candice
Alustiza,
Assoc. CD,
Soffer Casting
Starts: Tuesday,
August 18th at
7:30pm
On-Camera Class: Technique for Film & TV
with Roz Coleman, Film Director and On-Set Coach for HBO’s inTreatment
4-Week Class Starts: Tuesday, August 18th at 3pm
Perfect for the actor transitioning from stage to screen or wanting to improve their on-camera style,
this class will take you to the next level in your career.
REGULAR HOURS:
Monday thru Friday 10am – 9pm, Open some weekends for special programs, check schedule.
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AUGUST 2009 CLASSES & SPECIAL EVENTS QUICKVIEW CALENDAR
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SUNDAY
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MONDAY
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1:00 Brian O’Neil
#2 of 6
6:30 Annette
Alvarez #1 of 2
6:30 Tori Visgilio
#2 of 3
7:00 Lauren Bass
7:00 Dale Brown
#1 of 5
TUESDAY
10:00 Barry Shapiro
6:30 Tara Boragine
#6 of 6
8:00 Jessica Daniels
#2 of 3
WEDNESDAY
5
6
THURSDAY
6:00 Barry Shapiro
#2 of 5
3:00 Roz Coleman
#4 of 4
6:30 B Lynne Jebens
#3 of 5
7:00 Bob Lambert
#3 of 3
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6:30 Alaine Alldaffer
7:00 Allison Estrin
#1 of 3
8:00 Jessica Daniels
#3 of 3
10:00 Marci Phillips
1:00 Brian O’Neil
#3 of 6
6:30 Annette
Alvarez #2 of 2
6:30 Tori Visgilio
#3 of 3
7:00 Erica Jensen
#1 of 6
7:00 Dale Brown
#2 of 5
3:00 Roz Coleman
#1 of 4
7:00 Allison Estrin
#2 of 3
7:00 Tiffany Little
Canfield #1 of 4
7:30 Candice Alustiza
#1 of 3
1:00 Brian O’Neil
#4 of 6
7:00 Dale Brown
#3 of 5
7:00 Erica Jensen
#2 of 6
1:00 Brian O’Neil
#5 of 6
7:00 Dale Brown
#4 of 5
7:00 Erica Jensen
#3 of 6
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1:00 Brian O’Neil
#6 of 6
7:00 Erica Jensen
#4 of 6
7:00 Dale Brown
#5 of 5
7:30 Justin Borgstahl
3:00 Roz Coleman
#2 of 4
6:30 Tara Boragine
#1 of 6
7:00 Allison Estrin
#3 of 3
7:30 Candice Alustiza
#2 of 3
6:00 Barry Shapiro
#3 of 5
7:00 Kim Hope
#1 of 2
6:00 Barry Shapiro
#4 of 5
7:00 Legit Agent
Night
7:00 Kim Hope
#2 of 2
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6:00 Barry Shapiro
#5 of 5
7:00 Voice-Over
Connection
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FRIDAY
6:00 Paul Liberti
#1 of 5
7:00 Judy
Henderson #2 of 4
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SATURDAY
14
15
6:30 Tara Boragine
6:00 Paul Liberti
#1 of 5
#2 of 5
6:30 B Lynne Jebens
#4 of 5
7:30 Philip Huffman
6:30 Tara Boragine
#2 of 5
6:30 B Lynne Jebens
#5 of 5
6:00 Paul Liberti
#3 of 5
7:00 Judy
Henderson #3 of 4
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6:30 Tara Boragine
#3 of 5
6:00 Paul Liberti
#4 of 5
7:00 Judy
Henderson #4 of 4
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CLASSES & SPECIAL EVENTS
**for SEMINARS refer to page 7**
How To Audition For Primetime TV
MONDAY, AUGUST 10
with ERICA JENSEN — Associate Casting Director, Calleri Casting
7:00 — 6 Weeks. Hey future TV stars! Do you have all the skills necessary to book roles RIGHT NOW? If not, or you’re a little rusty, this is the perfect class to build your
on-camera auditioning skills for primetime television. In six weeks, you will work on your on-camera technique skills specific to Sit-Com’s and one-hour dramas, including:
working with a reader, dealing with the pre-read/pre-screen format, interpretation of sides, listening, pacing, and cold copy skills. Erica will also teach you how to handle the
call back and auditioning for directors and producers. One of the most talked about classes we offer, Erica is a friendly, approachable CD who gives specific homework
and has you research in between sessions the types of shows and characters appropriate to YOU. Working daily with James Calleri, Erica casts films, TV pilots and theatre
projects. Previous credits include casting Lipstick Jungle, Ed, Chappelle’s Show and 3 seasons of Hope and Faith. All sessions are on-camera and use scripts from current
TV shows. Please bring a VHS tape to class so you can take your work home and view it each week!
Dates: Mondays, August 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st, (skips Sept. 7th) , 14th & 21st. Work on-camera in every class!
Only $349
THURSDAY, AUGUST 13
Advanced Voiceover Class with Tara Boragine, Personal Manager, Deisel Management
6:30 — 5 weeks. So many of Tara’s Intro to VO students wanted to continue with her as a coach that we’ve created the next level for those of you who are no longer
beginners! Her unique perspective and style of teaching brings out your BEST and workable qualities. Learn the most effective and efficient way to break down copy
quickly, how to keep consistency in your auditions so that you constantly BOOK more work as a paid professional VO actor. Each session will be recorded in our professional
booth (please bring your own cd) as Tara tailors the lesson for you as an individual. Instead of a “how to” type of class, you’ll be an active participant in your own growth as
well as assist your fellow actors in their learning experience. A truly unique opportunity, be one of the first to register!
Dates: Thursdays, August 13th, 20th, 27th, Sept. 3rd & 10th. An Extraordinary $279
Law & Order:SVU Intensive
THURSDAY, AUGUST 13
with Philip Huffman, Assoc. CD, Law & Order: SVU
7:30 — If you’re intent on landing roles on this hit TV series, this ONE NIGHT ONLY intensive is not to be missed! Philip brings years of experience casting to this evening
where he’ll be working with you on what it takes to book a role on Law & Order: SVU. Philip will have received your headshots and resumes in advance and cast you in a
scene which you will pick up in advance. You’ll start off the night with a Q&A, and then Philip will begin working with you with a reader in a group format. Be prepared for
feedback and to take adjustments on the fly. He is interested in meeting talent of all types and ethnicities 18+ that he HAS NOT met in the past 12 months. AN EVENT
NOT TO BE MISSED! It’s VERY IMPORTANT to send your p/r upon registration!!!   PLEASE NOTE: Once scenes have been distributed by Philip, if you LATE
cancel you will NOT be replaced!  
An Amazing $89
TUESDAY, AUGUST 18
“inTREATMENT” On-Camera Class: Technique for Film & TV
with Roz Coleman, Film Director and On-Set Coach for HBO’s In Treatment
3:00 – 4 weeks. Actors Connection is thrilled to have SUPERSTAR Roz Coleman teaching our NEW daytime on-camera class for film and TV. Not only sought after as an
actress, Roz is an incredible acting coach and currently the on-set coach for HBO’s hit series In Treatment starring Gabriel Byrne. In this four week on-camera class, Roz
will be covering on-camera basics, script analysis, cold reads, and techniques for working with camera, script and reader. Roz will also be giving you website research as
well as great business basics. Perfect for the actor transitioning from stage to screen or wanting to improve their on-camera style, this class will take you to the next level in
your career. With major acting credits including 5 Broadway shows, Roz just wrapped a featured role in Frankie and Alice (release 2009) starring Halle Berry, the lead in the
independent film INDELIBLE (release 2009) and an appearance in BROOKLYN’S FINEST (release 2009) starring Don Cheadle and Richard Gere. Rosalyn’s film credits
include: VANILLA SKY, OUR SONG, BROWN SUGAR, HOOK’D UP, EVERYONE’S DEPRESSED, THE WINDOW, THE OPPORTUNIST and MUSIC OF THE HEART.
TV credits include: recurring roles on NBC’s KIDNAPPED, HBO’s OZ, NEW AMSTERDAM on FOX, NYPD BLUE, NY UNDERCOVER, and several appearances on LAW
& ORDER SVU and LAW & ORDER CRIMINIAL INTENT. Rosalyn has created, cast and directed over fifty film projects for her production company Red Wall Productions.
Projects include award winning short films, industrials, music concerts, promotional videos, educational videos and actor demo reels.
Dates: Tuesdays, August 18th, 25th, Sept. 1st & 8th.
An Amazing $199
Acting In Song with TIFFANY LITTLE CANFIELD, Casting Director , Telsey & Company
TUESDAY, AUGUST 18
7:00 – 4 Weeks.  This is your chance to work with one of the industry’s finest! We are thrilled to have Tiffany from this TOP musical theater casting office teaching this
popular four-week class here at AC. She will cover audition preparation for the singing actor emphasizing choice of material, development of actable, specific, personal
choices which remain alive as you perform a song again and again. The class will focus on a variety of songs to use for appointment auditions but the techniques learned
and developed are applicable to any cut of music. Tiffany will be working with all different styles including traditional, contemporary and pop musical theatre. Be prepared to
learn new music and work on a weekly basis incorporating feedback from the week before. The 4th week, Tiffany will work with you on finding the perfect 8-bar and 16-bar
cuts from the music you have worked on throughout the class. Current projects include: Spider-Man, Legally Blonde National Tour, Wicked, South Pacific, In the Heights,
Rock of Ages, Catch Me If You Can, The Addams Family and many, many more. A rare opportunity not to be missed. Limited to 12 singing actors.
An Unbelievable $379
Dates: Tuesdays, August 18th, (skips 25th), Sept. 1st, 8th & 15th.
COMEDY FOR TELEVISION 3 Week On-Camera Class
TUESDAY, AUGUST 18
with Candice Alustiza, Assoc. CD, Soffer Casting ~Now Casting Ugly Betty~
7:30 — After great feedback out our last Film and Primetime Festival, Actors Connection welcomes one of our favorite CD’s to teach a new COMEDY FOR TELEVISION
class! Prior to her working on UGLY BETTY, Candice worked with many high profile casting directors in the City including Julie Tucker, Kim Miscia, Beth Bowling and
Gayle Keller. The class will begin with a Q&A where Candice will discuss the intricacies and differences of auditioning for sit-coms, specifically addressing single-camera
vs. multi-camera auditions. Then it is right to the work! Based on your HS/resume, in week #1 Candice will focus on ‘cold’ comedic sides that you will receive the night of
the first class. For the following week, she will give you sides that will be prepared in advanced and brought in for critique and adjustments. Together, you and Candice will
decide which sides will be used for your “callback” for the final class. At the beginning of week #3, you will have a final “run-through” of the sides you selected for any final
adjustments. Candice will be inviting an additional industry guest to view your work after your brief work session! The opportunity to work in sit-coms is RARE in New York, so
this is a great opportunity to fine-tune your comedic skill set and get ahead of the rest! Please upload your headshot and create a resume in your online account upon
registration.
Dates: Tuesdays, August 18th, 25th & Sept. 1st.
ONLY $269
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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19
LEGIT AGENT NIGHT
4 TOP NY Agents in ONE NIGHT!
7:00 — These 4 HUGE industry giants will be focusing on your talents for legit work. You’ll pick up scenes in advance and prepare them (yippee, no monologues this time!),
then you’ll have a Q & A with the guests giving their unique insight from their point of view as well as helpful insider tips. You’ll do your scene with a reader in a GROUP
format presented for verbal critique AND get written feedback on your work that you’ll receive at the end of the session—the unvarnished truth on where you stand on
gaining representation and booking roles. Always a SELL-OUT!!
Scheduled Guests include:
Erica Bines, Agent/Owner, Headline Talent - FIRST TIME GUEST!
Scott Swiontek, Jr. Agent, The Gersh Agency
Clay Smith, Agent, The Leudtke Agency
Ashley Williams, Agent, Professional Artists Agency
PLEASE REMEMBER TO SEND US FOUR HEADSHOTS AND RESUMES UPON REGISTERING!!! PLEASE NOTE: Once scenes have been distributed, if you late
cancel you will not be replaced! Register soon! IT’S GONNA GO FAST!!! AN AMAZING $149
INTRO TO VOICEOVERS
TUESDAY, AUGUST 25
with TARA BORAGINE, Personal Manager, Diesel Management
6:30 — 6 weeks. Have you ever been told you have the perfect voice for voice-overs but don’t know where to start? This class is designed for the beginning voice-over
actor to find out what it takes to be competitive in this lucrative market. Formerly a V/O agent at ICM, we are thrilled to have Tara return to teach at AC! You’ll learn how to
distinguish and identify your personal “voice”; when, how, and why to have a demo reel; choosing stand-out copy for practice and your reel; the relationship between agents
and CD’s; union vs. non-union work available; taking direction; pause/beat choices; AND get a general overall picture of that it takes to be a working voice-over actor in New
York. The first five classes are in a professional voice-over booth where you’ll also learn about the equipment, technical lingo and much MORE; your sixth class will be
individual appointments with Tara for personal feedback, class evaluation as well as your marketability and what you may need to improve.
Dates: Tuesdays, August 25th, Sept. 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th. An Extraordinary $329
TUESDAY, AUGUST 25
ON-CAMERA Feature Film & TV Technique
3-Week Class taught by Allison Estrin, Assoc. CD, Barden/Schnee Casting
7:00 — 3 weeks. Work with one of the top casting associates from one of the most prominent bi-coastal casting offices around! This 3-Week class begins with the first
session focusing on day-player roles on TV. Weeks two and three turn to film working on both dayplayer (yes there is a difference between dayplayer on TV and on film!) as
well as longer scenes that would be performed by supporting or leading actors in features. All aspects of working on-camera in both mediums will be covered fully by Allison
including audition tips and techniques, the best headshots for on-camera work and what on your resume attracts CD’s to call you in! Barden/Schnee is currently casting the
Hillary Swank feature Betty Anne Waters (also starring Sam Rockwell), the MTV movie Disco Queen, the upcoming Brian DePalma film The Boston Stranglers and the next
Will Ferrell comedy Stewie. They recently completed series regular casting on the new ABC series Cupid, shooting here in New York! A MUST class for those wanting to
perfect their on-camera audition technique!
Dates: Tuesdays, August 25th, Sept. 1st, (skips 8th) & 15th.
An Amazing $269
VOICE-OVER CONNECTION
MEET 5 TOP NY V/O AGENTS ALL IN ONE NIGHT!
7:00 — Our NEWEST event is a MUST for all voice-over actors currently seeking agency representation or wanting to bump up to a new career level. The format will be a Q
& A where you’ll have YOUR chance to ask specific questions all about the voice-over industry, followed by meeting and showcasing your work one at a time to our panel of
agents in our professional voice-over booth. Please choose one piece of V/O copy that you connect to and prepare it for this event.
Scheduled guests include:
Tom Celia, CESD
Jessica Felrice, Abrams Artists
Ed Lewis, Arcieri & Assoc. - NEW TO OFFICE!
Eileen Schellhorn, Innovative Artists
Timothy Walsh, Atlas Talent
Advice and feedback will be brilliant and will immediately affect your audition results! Plus you’ll walk away with written feedback from the guests as well as your work in the
booth emailed to you. Our agents will also take a copy of all participants work with them as well. You do not need to have a Voice-Over demo to attend this event.
If you do, PLEASE BRING IN 5 V/O DEMOS and 5 P/R’S FOR THIS EVENT! See FIVE guests for less, all in one convenient night!
Only $139
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2
On-Camera Commercial Class with BARRY SHAPIRO — CD, Herman & Lipson Casting
6:00 — 5 Weeks. Always a SOLD OUT class, Barry is a force in the field of commercial casting. He will be offering his unique insight and coaching skills in this
comprehensive class.  Where you’ll learn: How to audition for all different types of commercials including improv, one-liners and multi-person copy; mastering cue cards,
eating on-camera, and analysis of copy; What to do with the call back AND gain insight on what goes on AFTER you’ve left the room!  At the end of the 5 weeks, Barry
will give an honest and direct evaluation of your standing in the commercial game!  A fabulous opportunity to work with one of the TOP CD’s in town with over 25 years
experience in casting. Work on-camera in every class! Barry has been known to call in actors direct from his class for principal auditions. Certainly an opportunity not to be
missed. Dates:  Wednesdays, Sept. 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd & 30th.
Just $279
Monologue Perfection - 7 Week Monologue Class
with Paul Fouquet, CD, Elissa Myers Casting
7:00 – 7 weeks. Taught by award-winning casting director Paul Fouquet, our NEW 7-week monologue class is dedicated to finding you perfect monologues best suited for
you and your type. Paul’s approach will find you the best pieces to help you book jobs and land representation as well as remove any fear you may have in performing them.
In the first two weeks, Paul will be working with everyone (one group the first week/another group the 2nd week) to see if what you’re using works for you. He’ll instantly tell
you to trash it or get ready to rework. He’ll also give you a list of ideas from plays that more than likely you’ve never heard of before. In the third week, you’ll bring in ALL the
materials that were suggested to you and Paul will personally edit, piece together or suggest passages from each. He’ll give you pointers on how to approach each piece
and together you’ll then choose your first piece .In week four, you’ll begin work encompassing an intensive work session in which you’ll get grounded in the technique of
approaching the monologue as a scene. In the following weeks, Paul will coach you to monologue perfection so that by the last class you will have numerous monologues
ready to perform. Paul has been a CD for over 20 years and his credits include many Tony nominated Broadway shows, over 25 Off-Broadway shows as well as MOWs,
pilots, Mini Series and previous Emmy Award-Winning bio-pics. Regional casting includes The Old Globe, Arena Stage, Seattle Rep., Denver Center, Geva, Shakespeare
Theater DC and the Dallas Theater Center. This office has so far received 14 nominations and has won 3Artios Awards for “Outstanding Achievement in Casting”, most
recently in the category of “LA Theater” for Anna in the Tropics at Pasadena Playhouse. Class is limited to 12.
Only $379
Dates: Wednesdays, Sept. 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th, Oct. 7th & 14th.
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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8
On-Air Hosting & TV Anchor Class with Patricia Stark, MediaImageCoach.com
6:30 — 4 Weeks. Cable television, Internet and Podcasts have opened tons of opportunities for actors. Could you host your own show? Work in the news? You’ll learn
ALL the hosting and anchoring basics in front of a camera with a professional Teleprompter. In the first class, you’ll work with authentic hosting scripts and get a basic
overview of the industry including situations and environments you will encounter. Next, you’ll cover interview techniques both live and taped, as well as man-on-the-street
interviews. In the final session, you’ll focus on drills including on-camera improvs, reading drills with the Teleprompter and mock auditions! Wrapping it up, each student
will complete a “clean” host read using a Teleprompter and record to a VHS tape (provided by each student) which can be used as a beginner “demo reel”. And before you
leave you’ll receive a 17-page packet recapping information covered in the class as well as valuable industry resources and tips! A former Connecticut 10 O’clock News
Anchor and former Miss New York, Pat currently hosts several national and regional television programs airing in the U.S. and Canada. She’s appeared in numerous TV
commercials and hundreds of corporations have hired Pat as a spokesperson for their corporate training and promotional videos. Space is limited to 12 actors. Please
note: The Teleprompter Intensive or previous Teleprompter experience/class is a prerequisite for this class. Please bring a VHS tape to class so you can take your
work home and view it each week!
Dates: Tuesdays, Sept. 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th.
Just $349
On-Camera TV & Film 3-Week Class
with Jessica Daniels, Assoc. CD, Finnegan/Jacobs Casting
8:00— 3 Weeks. NOW CASTING “ROYAL PAINS”. After much praise over the years, Actors Connection welcomes one of our favorite CD’s, Jessica Daniels, to teach
our newest On-Camera TV and Film Class! Throughout her career, she has worked at some of the finest film and television offices: (Avy Kaufman, Finnegan/Jacobs,
Kathleen Chopin, Nancy Klopper and the late Mali Finn) Feature films she’s worked on include the Oscar winning Brokeback Mountain, Empire Falls, Garden State, and I Am
Legend. TV shows include Denis Leary’s The Job and the current ABC series The Unusuals. Presently, she is the casting associate on the TV show Royal Pains with Bonnie
Finnegan and Steven Jacobs, a USA/Universal series that’s shooting in New York. As Jessica has spent years casting BOTH Film and TV, this class will break down the
different audition techniques and how to approach both mediums differently and successfully. Based on your HS/resume, in week #1 Jessica will focus on ‘cold’ TELEVISON
sides that you will receive the night of the first class. That evening, she will distribute your FILM sides that will be prepared for week #2. Together, you and Jessica will decide
which sides will be used for your “callback” for the final class. In addition, you will discuss the casting process of both and from pre-read to screen-test, chemistry reads and
much more. A rare opportunity to work with one of the busiest and most respected CD’s in NY!
Dates: Wednesdays, Sept. 9th, 16th & 23rd.
Just $269
INDIE FILM INTENSIVE
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10
with Brette Goldstein, CD/Producer, Brette Goldstein Casting
7:00— 5 Weeks. Find your groove in indie films! We’re very excited to have Brette Goldstein, one of NY’s top indie film casting directors, teaching YOU the skills
necessary to break into this very exciting area of the business! Each week you’ll polish your film audition technique by working intensively on-camera, performing both cold
and prepared scenes from indie features with a reader. The first week you’ll work on cold sides. The second week you’ll work with a prepared scene from a full script that
Brette will have emailed you in advance giving you the full history of your character. The third week a new cold scene and the fourth week another prepared scene that will
be emailed to you in advance with full script. In the final week, Brette will focus on marketing techniques and the business side of the indie market; including who’s who in the
industry and tips on how to break in. Brette’s casts for film, theatre and commercials. Current and recent projects include the films Dead City, The Hike, The Minnow, Silent
Lucidity and Love on the Run. Brette’s films have been featured in almost every major film festival including Sundance, Toronto and Cannes. Register now as this class
will fill quickly! Please bring a VHS tape to each class to view your work.
Dates: Thursdays, Sept. 10th, 17th, 24th, Oct. 1st & 8th.
Just $329
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12
Weekend Soap Intensive with BOB LAMBERT— Associate CD, All My Children.
SATURDAY SERIES — 11:00 — 2 days (Saturday, Sept. 12th – 11am - 5pm & Sunday, Sept. 13th - 12pm - 3pm). A class that can forever change the way you audition
for soaps! Valuable technical information combined with practical experience on-camera makes this an essential weekend intensive for those wanting to work in daytime
TV. Everything from initial contact to screen test is covered including the breakdown of roles, how they’re cast, the audition process, cold reading techniques, image and
types, pictures and resumes, general interviews and much more. If you ever thought you were right for daytime-TAKE THIS CLASS!!! At the end of this intensive, Bob
privately gives you an honest evaluation of your potential in soaps.
Please note: no makeups for missed sessions.
Only $259
On-Camera Commercial Class with TISHA IOLI— CD, Don Case Casting
SATURDAY SERIES — 2:00 — 4 Weeks. Tisha keeps bringing in LISTS of actors so has brought in for auditions after meeting them at AC, so we are thrilled to bring her
back! In this no-nonsense class packed with individual camera time and useful information, she’ll specifically focus on how to increase your chances of getting a callback
at commercial auditions. You’ll also learn tricks of the trade, common mistakes and how to fix them, what really goes on at a call-back and she’ll answer any questions you
might have. Have you ever wondered why you’re not booking more commercials or even just getting a call-back? What are you doing that is holding back your true potential?
Tisha is here to help you find out just that and fix the individual issues that are stopping you from booking more jobs! As a CD at Don Case, her office casts ALL McDonald’s
commercials both on camera and voiceover. Recent clients include: Burlington Coat Factory, Sears, Campbell Soup, Coca-Cola, Nokia, and NY Lottery. Work on-camera in
every class!
Dates:  Saturdays, Sept. 12th, 19th, (skips 26th) Oct. 3rd & 10th.
Just $249
SUPER SOAP CLASS taught by TORI VISGILIO, Associate CD from One Life to Live.MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14
6:30 — 3 Weeks. If you’re interested in Daytime Television - TAKE THIS CLASS! After 16 years at this venerable and Emmy Award winning daytime television series,
Tori knows EXACTLY what the network honchos are looking for! From her unique perspective as Associate Casting Director, she’s often humorous but ALWAYS right on
target, and will coach you on what it takes to book a principal role on a soap. Actors who’ve taken this amazing class have gone on to BOOK U/5’s, dayplayer and recurring
roles on various soaps here and in LA and now you have the chance to work with a PRO! You’ll begin session #1 with a general read-through of soap material and in
depth training on all of the particulars of being cast in daytime. Session #2 will be all about breaking down a scene, the arcs, blocking for camera vs. blocking for actors and
continued study of this unique 4-camera format. Session #3 concludes with a “simulated” screen test which will be taped for you to take home and review. Please note there
are no make-ups for missed sessions! Clear your schedule for 3 weeks and learn everything you don’t know about daytime!
Dates: Mondays, Sept. 14th, 21st & 28th.
Only $259
A d v a n c e d Te l e v i s i o n A u d i t i o n Te c h n i q u e s
with James Calleri C.S.A., Calleri Casting
7:30 — 4 weeks. You got that BIG audition! Congrats! Are you ready? You don’t have the full script and not quite sure how your character fits into the story line… so what
choices do you make? Or what’s important in the scene once you got the script? This 4-week ADVANCED class will turbo charge your audition interpretation skills and
bring you to the next level propelling you on your way to booking more jobs! These four weeks will be devoted to half-hour and one-hour television where James will coach
and critique your work, tweak your material and share invaluable information. James will give you sides each week to prepare for work in the following week. Duplicating
an actual audition scenario where “like” actors are up for the same role, he will distribute the same sides to several actors at a time. You’ll FINALLY have the opportunity to
see these “auditions” from a CD’s viewpoint including what “pops”, how to be memorable yet not over the top, major do’s and don’ts, and why someone might get a callback
when others won’t. James has cast it all: Television (Lipstick Jungle, Hope & Faith, Ed, A Raisin in the Sun MOW and many more!), Theater (many Bway, Off Bway, 10
seasons at Playwrights Horizons); and lots of indie Film (many Merchant-Ivory Productions amongst others) Please note: This class is BY APPROVAL ONLY. Designed
for the ADVANCED actor, please submit a hard copy HS/resume via mail/drop-off for approval to Actors Connection OR email to headshots@actorsconnection.
com and we will contact you immediately upon acceptance into the class. Please DO NOT contact Calleri Casting directly regarding this event! This class will fill
FAST so don’t delay!
Dates: Tuesdays, Sept. 15th, 22nd, 29th & Oct. 6th.
AN AMAZING $379
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NEW 2 Night Dramatic/Comedic Intensive
with Annette E. Alvarez, Owner/Personal Manager, Multi-Ethnic Talent, & Promotion, Inc.
6:30 — Ethnic Talent Management Company in search of NEW CLIENTS! This is a rare opportunity to showcase and work with Annette E. Alvarez, Owner/Manager of MultiEthnic Talent, & Promotion, Inc. who is currently in search of NEW New York Clients to add to their roster! This 2-week Intensive will consist of working on both Comedic and
Dramatic material on-camera simulating a true audition experience, followed by individual appointments with Annette reviewing your “audition”. Week #1, you will start off
with a Q&A and then get right to work. Based on your HS/res, Annette will cast you into one drama and one comedic scene which you will prepare in advance. Then it is oncamera with a reader in a GROUP format. For the following week, you will be given an individual appointment time. You will have the opportunity to meet with Annette one on
one at which point she will go through your taped “audition” giving constructive critique, individual tips, and any further adjustments. Multi-Ethnic Talent, & Promotion, Inc. is
a boutique-ish, talent management company dedicated to guiding and promoting the careers of diverse ethnic actors. The company is very well respected on both coasts by
agents and other managers alike. Currently they have actors in FILMS: Morning Glory, Transformers, Spider Man, Smoking Aces, Charlie Wilson’s War; TV: Better of Ted,
Privileged, Worst Week, Rescue Me, Sunny in Philadelphia, Eleventh Hour.Please upload your headshot and create a resume in your online account upon registration AND
submit 1 hard copy HS/resume as well.
Dates: Mondays, September 17th & 24th. ONLY $79
Advanced Voice Over Tune Up!
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21
with Casting Director Stacy Seidel and Voice Actor Paul Liberti
6:30 — 6 Weeks. “I’m getting auditions…why am I NOT Booking?!” NOW IS YOUR CHANCE TO FIND OUT! This advanced 6-week VO class is for the working
Actor wanting to move to the next level! (This class is not for the beginner!) Casting Director Stacy Seidel and working actor Paul Liberti, will guide you through the stumbling
blocks of Voice-Over auditions with perspectives from both the casting director and the working voice actor. These two very popular Actors Connection combine their unique
teaching skills for an AMAZING Voice-Over experience! In your final class, you’ll also get to showcase your work for feedback to a NY Voice-Over agent. Stacy Seidel is a
Voice-Over Casting Director at Broadcasters and comes with many years of casting experience both on-camera and V/O’s. Always busy, busy, busy, Stacy is currently casting
commercials for Comcast, Arby’s, Sprint, Nextel, Cadillac, Neosporin, Macy’s, Ben & Jerry’s and E-Trade; as well as V/O’s for JP Morgan Chase and Saturn. She is always
looking for top voice-over talent. Paul Liberti is a working voice actor who has booked hundreds of V/O spots and animated series including Pokemon, Blues Clues, Noggin’s –
Pinky Dinky Doo, Saturday Night Live Cartoons and Sesame Street. He’s also been an actor on Broadway as well as film and TV. Limited to 12 V/O actors! Your VO career
can’t afford to miss this unique Voice-Over opportunity!!! PLEASE BRING YOUR VO DEMO TO THE FIRST CLASS!!
Dates: Mondays, Sept. 21st, 28th, Oct. 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th
Only $349
COLD READING CLASS with B. Lynne Jebens, Agent, The Krasny Office
6:30 — 5 Weeks. A TRUE cold reading class, Lynne’s teaching what so many of our AC actors have been asking for! Some of our one-night seminars with casting
directors require you to have this skill down pat! So if you don’t, or could use a bit of a brush up, take this invaluable class that has received rave reviews from previous
participants! This 5-week class is also ON-CAMERA so that you can see for yourself if your intentions and feelings are communicated clearly throughout each scene.
She’ll cover all mediums using cold scene material from film, television (sit-com & dramatic), theater and even a bit of daytime. An agent for over 25 years, Lynne is
an expert at discovering your strong points and building on them as well as zeroing in on what needs work. For the final class, you’ll work on a long scene that will be
treated as a true audition experience. Limited to 12 actors!
Dates:  Thursdays, Sept. 23rd, 30th, Oct. 7th, (skips 14th), 21st & 28th. Only $279
Daytime Television Intensive with “Emmy Award Winner” Mary Clay Boland, CD, As The World Turns
6:30 — If you’re intent on landing roles on DAYTIME Television, this ONE NIGHT ONLY on-camera intensive is not to be missed! Mary Clay brings years of experience
casting to this evening where she’ll be working with you on what it takes to book a role on Daytime TV. She will have received your breakdown in advance and cast you in a
scene which will be distributed the night of the event. You’ll start off the night with a Q&A, and then Mary Clay will distribute sides, give you time to prepare and then begin
working with you on-camera as the reader in a group format. Be prepared for feedback and to take adjustments on the fly. She is interested in meeting talent of all types and
ethnicities 18+. AN EVENT NOT TO BE MISSED! It’s VERY IMPORTANT to send your p/r upon registration!!!   PLEASE NOTE: Once scenes have been distributed
by Alison, if you LATE cancel you will NOT be replaced! 
An Amazing $89
Musical Theater Showcase
5 Week Class with Dale Brown, CD,Tara Rubin Casting plus 5 TOP NY Agents!
7:00 – 5 weeks. After RAVE reviews after his first series, This NEW MUSICAL THEATER Class is designed to work with one of the best Musical Theater CD’s in town
followed by a showcase of your work to a panel of Musical Theater agents! The first week you will bring in your current audition material (so don’t forget your book) and
work with Dale as well as Joel Carlton, Agent, DGRW on your presentation, “package”, defining your true style, audition appearance and demeanor, and selected song
choices. Collectively you will decide on material that you will work on with Dale in weeks #2 and #3. Week #4 will be devoted to finding the perfect audition 16 bar cut of both
selections. The final week will begin with a Q&A followed by showcasing your work to a panel of 4 musical theater agents for adjustments, comments and written feedback.
Dale has been with this high profile casting office for just over a year which casts Shrek, Mamma Mia!, Spamalot, Jersey Boys, Mary Poppins, Billy Elliot (NY), Brigadoon,
The Country Girl, The Little Mermaid, and Young Frankenstein. Joel is one of the finest agents in town and currently has clients in Shrek, The Little Mermaid, Wicked, Mary
Poppins and Mamma Mia just to name a few. This is truly an amazing opportunity for the ADVANCED Musical Theater performer. Register now as this class will sell out fast!
Limited to 12 singing actors.
Dates: Mondays, Sept. 24th, Oct. 1st, 8th, (skips 15th), 22nd & 29th.
Only $429
Commercial Connection
9:45 — 8 Top Industry Guests! So many of our actors have gained representation and booked work as a direct result of this event that we are bringing it back by popular
demand. This fabulous opportunity to spend the day with INCREDIBLE commercial casting directors and agents can’t be missed! The format will be a Q&A at the beginning
of the day, followed by commercial copy (come early to choose your copy or bring your own) presented for verbal feedback and adjustments to two panels. You’ll
also receive personal evaluations on everything from copy skills to presentation to P/R. We’ll break for lunch, then, in the afternoon you’ll meet with each guest for miniinterviews. While you wait for your interview, we’ll have a wide variety of headshot photographers showing their books.
Scheduled guests include:
DOUG KESTEN, Agent, Paradigm
LAKEY WOLFF, Agent, CESD
MARLA HAUT, Agent, Innovative Artists
TRACEY GOLDBLUM, Agent, Abrams Artists
ERICA MORAN, Agent, Avalon Artists / BMG
DAVID CADY, CD, Donna DeSeta Casting
BARRY SHAPIRO, CD, Herman & Lipson Casting
REBECCA YARSIN, CD, House Production & Casting
SEND US NINE HEADSHOTS AND RESUMES IMMEDIATELY UPON REGISTERING!!!
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An awesome $229
Musical Theater WORKOUT with Kimberly Vaughn
2:00 — 5 Weeks. Just like the gym, you need to exercise your acting and singing skills weekly so that you’re always on top of your game! Work with Kimberly on your
Broadway audition material. Perfect the tools that bring the essence of you---your unique “who am I”--- into your storytelling and insure that the lyrics live through you in every
audition. Each week will cover lyric interpretation, audition protocol and songs that show personality, vocal range and story. In the 4th class, you’ll simulate an audition, take
adjustments and audition again. For the final class, you’ll get to showcase your work that you’ve perfected in class to one of NY’s top Agents or Casting Directors for Musical
Theater. For the first class, please bring in 2 contrasting 16 bar cuts, 2 contrasting 32 bar cuts, your audition book and your picture and resume. Also, please
dress as you normally dress for auditions.Kimberly Vaughn is a Tony-Award nominated Broadway producer, Broadway performer, Regional director, Performance
coach and teacher, whose clients work on Broadway, in National tours and Regional theatre!
Dates: Tuesdays, September 29th, Oct. 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th at 3pm.
Only $329
ON-CAMERA INTENSIVE with Clint Alexander, Manager of East Coast Casting, Major Television Network
7:30 — If you’re intent on landing roles on TV, this ONE NIGHT ONLY on-camera intensive is not to be missed! Clint brings years of experience casting for a major television
network to this evening where he’ll be working with you on what it takes to book a role in television. Clint will have received your headshots and resumes in advance and cast
you in a scene which you will pick up two days in advance. You’ll start off the night with a Q&A, and then Clint will begin working with you on-camera with a reader in a group
format. Be prepared for feedback and to take adjustments on the fly. PLEASE NOTE: Once scenes have been distributed, if you LATE CANCEL you WILL NOT BE
REPLACED. Please submit ONE headshot and resume upon registration. Clint is interested in meeting talent of all types and ethnicities 18+ for his numerous upcoming
projects. AN EVENT NOT TO BE MISSED!
Just $59
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2
Character and Animation V/O Technique Class
5-weeks of animation V/O work with Professional Voice Actor Paul Liberti
6:00 — 5 Weeks. For every voice over script you ever read you’ll be playing someone else, a character. Never just a voice in a void, the skill of developing your own repertoire
of unique characters is essential for every V/O actor! They can range from natural “real people” characters to the extreme and over the top types. Audio book actors,
commercial actors, animation actors and even narrative voice actors all need to be ready to go at a moments notice especially under pressure at auditions. Learn the inside
secrets and tips from veteran voice actor, Paul Liberti, whose work can be heard on Nickelodeon, PBS, Noggin, Pokemon, Disney and The Muppets. You’ll learn about voice
placement; the facial mask and how you can create different sounds and vibrations; marketing for the character voice actor; practice unique in class and extended at home
exercises; and learn how to sustain a career with techniques that will keep you working for years! The class price also includes a valuable workbook that will help you refine
and shape those characters unique to YOU! Limited to 12 V/O actors.
Dates: Fridays, Oct. 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd & 30th.
Only $299
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6
ALL DAY Commercial Improv Intensive with Barry Shapiro, CD, Herman & LIpson Casting
10:00 — With Barry’s other classes always selling out, you’ll need to be fast to get in on this one! As every savvy commercial actor knows, many auditions are strictly
improvised and in order to BOOK, you need to have this skill set down pat! Barry is an expert teacher of these kinds of auditions where there is either no copy at all or the
script is partly or entirely improvised. This intensive will focus on Improv as it relates strictly to commercials. You’ll learn to mime eating, talking and reacting in a restaurant
scene; activities thrown at you “in the moment”; taking a script and putting it into your own words; improvising dialogue before the written script starts and after it ends;
creating an instant character fully realized at a moment’s notice and much more! Barry has been a commercial CD for over 25 years and his experience translates to you
feeling comfortable in these kinds of auditions so that you BOOK them!
Just $89
Casting the “Small Roles” in Feature Film
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17
with Amelia Rasche, Assoc. CD, Ellen Chenoweth Casting
10am-1pm OR 2pm-5pm 2 SESSIONS TO CHOOSE FROM! — Actors Connection welcomes Amelia for this Special Event designed to leave you with much insight
and knowledge that will directly affect YOUR booking a role in feature film. As most working actors know, small roles and one liners are often the most difficult to audition
for. But Amelia has some tips and strategies to help you! The night will begin with a Q&A followed by on-camera scene work. Amelia will have received your HS/resume in
advance and give you a scene for a dayplayer role that you will pick up in advance and have prepared. After you have worked on this material, Amelia will give everyone a
few different 1-5 line scenes to continue on-camera auditions for these “small roles.” An INVALUABLE opportunity for actors wanting INSIDE information on how to get that
first feature film credit on your resume. Amelia is currently working on the features Gran Torino starring and directed by Clint Eastwood, and A Serious Man. Previous credits
include: Michael Clayton, No Country For Old Men, Good Night and Good Luck among others. Please submit a headshot and resume immediately upon registration.
This event is limited to 10 actors.
Just $129
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New York Connection
Monday, Sept. 21st through Sunday, Sept. 27th
The NY Connection is a 7-Day SHOWCASE that’s
jam packed with GUARANTEED ATTENDANCE of
INDUSTRY GUESTS who are the movers and
shakers in the New York entertainment arena.
•
Meet & Showcase to 20 Casting Directors & Agents in
1 Powerhouse week
• 7-Day program informs, educates and advances careers quickly
• Various Intensives covering film, TV and commercials
• Limited to 18 qualified actors
• By Audition only
• Final 2 Days end with your showcases to
a variety of Legit & Commercial Agents
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Musical Theatre Connection
Wednesday, Oct. 14th through Sunday, Oct. 18th
This program makes for the perfect time to get your feet wet, introduce yourself to a
wide variety of industry guests, capitalize on being a “fresh face” for “fresh projects”,
be seen by some of Broadway’s Top Agents, Casting Directors, Coaches and Conductors,
and get a taste of what NYC may have in store for you and your future Musical Theater
career.
• Meet & Showcase to a variety of NY Musical Theater Agents
• Intensives with Casting Directors, Broadway Conductors and Musical Directors
• Extensive, personal workshops with Broadway Coaches
• Business seminar: “How to Get and Keep an Agent”
• Meet & Learn from 4 Broadway Stars!
• By Audition only
• Limited to 20 qualified performers
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SEMINARS
**for CLASSES/SPECIAL EVENTS refer to page 4**
MONDAY, AUGUST 10
7:00 — LIZ ORTIZ-MACKES — Casting Director/Owner, Casting Solutions. Liz casts for film, theatre, television, commercials, industrials and digital media. Liz is on the
faculty of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, conducts monthly workshops for the Screen Actors Guild Foundation and has been an instructor at the New York Film
Academy. As a producer, she is working with V.M.I. Pictures on several film and television projects. Current/recent/upcoming projects include a mini-series for the Aniaml
Planet and on-going industrials, additional casting for “The Triangle Fire” documentary, P.S.A.’s for Solution/Evolution, the short films: “Three Endings” for the festival circuit,
“Kid Can Dream” (Casting & Associate Producer) which is concurrently being developed as a feature and the feature film “The Camera’s Eye”, casting and production
support for the Out Music Awards airing on LOGO. She is also casting and a consultant for productions for Aim High Productions, New Federal Theater and Billie Holiday
Theater. Liz’s is book “Ace Your Audition” based on her popular seminars and workshops is being published late summer 2009. Come early to choose your copy or
bring your own. After a Q & A she’ll see either
Commercial Copy OR Monos ONE on ONE
TUESDAY, AUGUST 11
6:30 — PAUL DAVIS — Casting Associate, Calleri Casting. With James Calleri and Erica Jensen, Paul casts for a variety of theater, TV and film projects. Current and
upcoming projects include: The Widow Claire (feature film for director James Ivory), Z-Rock (TV show for IFC), “Angela’s Mixtape” for New Georges, “The Gingerbread
House” for stageFARM, “The Old Man and the Sea” and “The Glass Menagerie” for Long Wharf. Paul has cast for New Georges, Epic Theatre Ensemble, the Summer Play
Festival (SPF), CSC, The Long Wharf, stageFARM, The Flea, The Wolly Mammoth Theatre Co, Soho Rep and Page 73. Film: Peter & Vandy (Sundance 2009), the short “A
Nick In Time” (Sundance 2007) and the indie feature “Ready? OK!”.
After a mandatory Q & A he’ll see his
Cold Scenes with a READER PRIVATELY
7:00 — CHLOE POLLACK-ROBBINS — Print Agent, Lauren Green Agency. For almost two years Chloe has been working closely with Lauren in this boutique
agency. They represent talent of all ages and ethnicities, and Chloe is always seeking new and unique faces 18+. She has recently booked talent for Microsoft, Dunkin
Donuts, Babies R Us, Verizon, Cetaphil, MTV2 and Asics. This office has a great track record of bringing in our actors and BOOKING them!
After a Q & A you’ll have
Mini Interviews ONE on ONE
12:00 — NEW ACTOR ORIENTATION We’ll answer all of your questions regarding what we have to offer at Actors Connection. We will also discuss the various formats
of nightly seminars, highlights of classes, go over various upcoming special events and give you some inside information on how to use your $$$ wisely and most
effectively. Whether you are a “new” or “returning” actor and want to know what Actors Connection can do for YOU and YOUR CAREER, please call the office at
212-977-6666 ext. 8 to reserve a space or email us at [email protected]. Attendees will get great info as well as special offers and discounts!
We look forward to seeing you there!
FREE!!
6:30 — KELLY GILLESPIE— Casting Associate, Manhattan Theatre Club. Kelly is currently casting the remainder of the 2009 MTC season and is already beginning
to look at the 2009-2010 season! Recent projects include Come Back, Little Sheba, Top Girls, The Starry Messenger, The Receptionist, Pumpgirl and The Four of Us. She
is also the casting director for off-Broadway’s Keen Company. Prior to joining MTC, she worked for McCorkle Casting, where she cast for The Guthrie Theatre, George
Street Playhouse, Hartford TheatreWorks, Dorset Theatre Festival and Barrington Stage Company, as well as for Showtime, Spike TV, and the short-lived CBS series 3 Lbs.
Independent films include War Eagle and Prevention Inc.
After a Q & A she’ll see
Monos ONE on ONE
6:30 — KEVIN KUFFA — Associate Casting Director, Lynn Kressel Casting. Kevin is currently the casting associate for Lynn Kressel, where his current projects include
casting for Eat Pray Love starring Julia Roberts and How Do You Know starring Paul Rudd, Reese Witherspoon, and Owen Wilson. Past projects include the Sci-Fi Channel
Mini-Series and Pilots: Riverworld, The Phantom and Alice, feature films: Four Backyards, Movie of the Week-Unorthodox, series regular casting for Original Sin, the feature
film The Stanford Prison Experiment, the NBC mini-series The Last Templar, The Other Side of the Truth with Ricky Gervais, the Sci Fi Channel mini-series Tin Man, series
regular casting for Flash Gordon, and the feature Nights In Rodanthe (starring Richard Gere and Diane Lane). Kevin has also worked with Gayle Keller to cast the ABC
series Six Degrees and the feature film The Last Mimzy and with Ann Goulder to cast the features The Life Before Her Eyes (starring Uma Thurman) and The Nanny Diaries
(starring Scarlett Johannsen). He is looking for All Types-All Ages (18+). $5 Surcharge.
After a Q & A he’ll see Monos ONE on ONE
7:00 — ED BATCHELOR — V/O Agent, Paradigm.  Ed’s worked his way up the ranks at this esteemed office and after many years as a V/O agent, has a unique
perspective on the entire V/O industry. Who better to see (hear!) your work and give you feedback? His current client bookings include Raisin Bran Crunch, Clorox,
Hanes and Smirnoff to name a few. He is currently seeking all voice types for representation for commercial V/O’s and promos and will accept tapes/CD’s if available. 
Come early to choose your copy or bring your own.  After a Q & A he’ll hear
Comm. Copy ONE on ONE in the VOICE-OVER BOOTH
7:00 — MICHAEL KIRSTEN — Agent/Vice-President, Harden-Curtis. Michael Kirsten has been an agent at Harden-Curtis Associates for 12 years and is now Vice
President of the company. He has actors working on Broadway and national tours (Billy Elliott, Hair, West Side Story, Exit the King, 39 Steps, In the Heights, 9 to 5, Mamma
Mia, Jersey Boys, and many more), film (The Last Airbender, Did You Hear About the Morgans?, Twelve, Shutter Island, Gigantic, City Island), and television (Better Off Ted,
Drop Dead Diva, Sons of Anarchy, Kings, Ugly Betty, Fringe, all 3 Law and Orders). He is working with a number of actors he has met at Actors Connection. He‘s currently
interested in meeting All Types-All Ethnicities (18+).
After a Q & A he’ll see Monos/Songs ONE on ONE
7:30 — MEGHAN RAFFERTY — CD, Ellen Lewis Casting. This film office is HUGE, so its a rare opportunity to meet with one of the industry’s finest. Meghan is currently
casting a new pilot for HBO, Boardwalk Empire, a new feature TBA end of June and recently completed the feature Morning Glory starring Harrison Ford, Rachel McAdams
and Diane Keaton. Some past film casting credits include: The Aviator, Prime, Imaginary Heroes, Broken Flowers, Away We Go w/ John Krasinski and Maya Rudolf, Shutter
Island w/ Leonardo DiCaprio and Mark Ruffalo, and My Own Love Song w/ Renee Zellweger and Forest Whitaker. In addition, Meghan worked with Bonnie Finnegan for two
years where she cast the short-lived NBC drama Kidnapped and various pilots for Paramount/CBS. LIMITED ENROLLMENT. $10 Surcharge.
After a Q & A she’ll see
Monos ONE on ONE
THURSDAY, AUGUST 13
7:00 — CHRISTOPHER FREER — Agent, Clear Talent Group.  As the NYC Director of this bi-coastal agency, Christopher has experience as an agent on both
coasts. He is currently looking for talented and experienced actors to expand his files! This agency has clients on Broadway/National Tours (Wicked, Legally
Blonde, Avenue Q, Wicked, The Little Mermaid, Mary Poppins, In the Heights), TV (30 Rock, Law & Order, SNL, L&O: SVU, One Life to Live, Guiding Light, All My
Children) and in film (Hairspray, King Bolden, I am Legend, Afterwards, Enchanted). Christopher is interested in meeting All Types-All Ages (18+) and has called
in AC actors from previous seminars. After a Q & A he’ll see   Monos/Songs ONE on ONE
7:00 — RANDI GLASS — Assoc. CD, Susan Shopmaker Casting. Randi Glass has been casting at this huge and diverse office for three years. She has had an
exciting year with a film at Cannes, NY FIlm Festival, Sundance and two at the Berlin Film Festival. Currently casting several commercials, industrials and indie movies.
They’ve cast BIG Studio films including Disney’s Enchanted and The Surrogates, Warner Brothers Justice League, Speed Racer, Unaccompanied Minors, Where
the Wild Things Are and Watchmen. Mark Water’s films include: Spiderwick Chronicles and most recently, Ghosts of Girlfriends Past. Indie films include: American
Violet, The Undying, The Lonely Maiden, Eloise in Paris and West 32nd. Randi has also cast various advertising campaigns including Verizon Wireless, Virgin Mobile,
Cingular, Dockers, Lenscrafters, Microsoft, Pontiac and HBO. For this seminar please choose monologues geared toward FILM so Randi can see your believability
factor and interpretation!
After a Q&A she’ll see
Monos ONE on ONE
THURSDAY, AUGUST 13 (Cont.)
7:30 — MATT DEPAOLA - Junior Agent, The Gersh Agency. At this large, top bi-coastal agency for 3 years, Matt is a very attentive agent interested in meeting fresh
new actors of All types, All ethnicities, who play teens through early 30’s. This agency represents name clients but is always on the lookout for talented unknowns to
develop. Though an extensive resume is not needed, exceptional acting ability is! This signed client agency (no freelancing) represents their actors on both coasts and
is passionate about all that they work with! If this is a fit then you MUST see Matt.
After a Q & A he’ll see
Monos ONE on ONE
MONDAY, AUGUST 17
6:00 — ANTHONY CALAMITA — Personal Manager/Owner, AC Management. Anthony has opened up his own management company after spending nearly a decade
at 2 of NY’s most prominant agencies, Abrams Artists and TalentWorks. He is widely respected by the casting community and currently has clients on Broadway (Xanadu,
Cyrano), TV (Generation Kill) and film (American Gangster, Cloverfield). Anthony is currently looking for fresh talent of All Ages (18+) to add to his NEW roster of actors. He
has represented several AC actors in the past and is looking forward to meeting many more!
After a Q & A he’ll see
Monos ONE on ONE
6:30 — LISA FISCHOFF — Casting Director, Broadcasters. FFrom one of our favorite offices in town, Lisa and partner Stacy Seidel opened this always busy off that
casts film, commercials, industrials, TV, print and voice-overs. Lisa recently cast commercials for Oreck Vacuums, Walmart, NBC Olympics Beijing, Pravda Vodka, Verizon,
Dr. Pepper, Comcast, Arby’s, Sprint/Nextel, an American Express campaign, as well as V/O’s for JP Morgan Chase and Saturn. This office also handles on camera hosting
for sites like People.com and Liveperson.com. Come early to choose your copy or bring your own.
Comm. Copy or Voice-Over Copy ONE on ONE in the VOICE-OVER BOOTH
6:30 — BARBARA STEIN — Print Agent, Product Model Management. Barbara has recently expanded her office and is currently looking to build her roster!
She joined Product Model Management to develop the adult commercial print division and in her short time there has already booked numerous actors in lucrative
pharmaceuticals as well as editorial spots. She’s interested in meeting All Types-All Ages (18+)-All Ethnicities for commercial print. Bring a picture and resume or
samples of print work (tear sheets, comp cards) for feedback. After her first seminar, Barbara brought in tons of AC actors and booked them for several print jobs!
After a Q & A you’ll have
7:30 — KATHARINA EGGMANN – Director of Primetime Casting East Coast, CBS.  We are delighted to welcome Katharina for another powerhouse seminar since
joining CBS primetime.  Katharina’s past projects include: Casting Director for both Law & Order: Criminal Intent and Law & Order: Trial by Jury; the feature films Freedom
Writers (NY seach), Riding in Cars With Boys and The Emperor’s Club, the indie features Marconi Bros and Confess; and other TV series: Queens Supreme, The Sopranos
(Season #1) and The Jamie Kennedy Experiment.  Katharina ONLY wants to meet experienced actors who she has not seen in the previous year!  Katharina ONLY wants
to meet experienced actors who she has not seen in the previous year!  LIMITED ENROLLMENT. $10 Surcharge.
After a mandatory Q & A she’ll see Cold Paired Scenes PRIVATELY
TUESDAY, AUGUST 18
6:00 — PAUL REISMAN — Agent, Abrams Artists. An awesome guest from one of NY’s great agencies, Paul is interested in meeting experienced actors with credits
as well as talented young unknowns for TV, film and theatre! With clients in major features, TV shows and on Broadway, he’s been really impressed with the caliber of AC
talent. Paul has called in several actors met here and has recently SIGNED one! $5 Surcharge.
Monos ONE on ONE
6:30 — CAMILLE HICKMAN — Associate Casting Director, Lincoln Center Theater. Since joining Daniel Swee in 2005 , Camille has worked on LCT’s productions
of: Third, Seascape, Awake and Sing, The House In Town, The Clean House, The Coast of Utopia, Dying City, Cymbeline, The New Century, Saturn Returns, Joe Turner’s
Come and Gone and Stunning. She is currently working on Broke-ology and In The Next Room. Camille has served as Casting Associate on the Broadway productions of
The Vertical Hour, Frost/Nixon, The Year of Magical Thinking, God of Carnage, Mary Stuart and Exit The Kings. Previously, Camille has worked on the following television
series: HBO’s The Comeback, Law & Order: Criminal Intent, Sex and the City and Hope & Faith. She has called in and BOOKED our actors from past AC seminars.
5 Surcharge. After a Q & A she’ll see
2-minute Monos ONE on ONE
6:30 — RISA NEUWIRTH — V/O &Commercial CD . Risa has been voice directing and casting union and non-union actors in animated television series and commercials
for over ten years. Recent clients have included MTV, Cartoon Network, Nickelodeon, and the Discovery Kids Channel. She is currently voice-directing the first season of
a new Speed Racer cartoon series. Risa loves working with actors and helping them finetune their voiceover skills. She is also proud to have been frequently called “the
nicest casting director in NYC.” Come early to choose your copy or bring your own.
Animation or Comm Copy ONE on ONE in the VO BOOTH
7:00 — DORIS STINGA — Agent, Funny Face Today. With over 35 years in the business, Doris is a premiere agent at Funnyface Today, one of the pioneer
commercial print agencies in NY. She is now booking major commercial print ads and TV commercials, including: Gap, Limited Too, Parents Magazine, French Toast,
Target, Talbots, K Mart, Kohls, Sesame Street, Johnson & Johnson, several major pharmaceutical companies, and many more. Upbeat and ambitious, she takes pride
in finding the best in upscale and character models and actors and is interested in meeting All Types-All Ethnicities (18+).
After a Q & A you’ll have
12:00 — FREE SEMINAR — MILLION DOLLAR HEADSHOTS with Timothi Jane Graham, NY/LA Photographer. How many actors have taken headshots and come
away from their session disappointed? You’re in the search for the ultimate shot and to this point in your career you aren’t sure if it’s actually possible to walk into an audition
and hand the casting director something that makes you proud. In this seminar, you’ll learn valuable tools that will give you a jump start toward creating that ultimate shot.
Don’t miss the chance to pick the brain of one of the best headshot photographers in NYC. With studios in New York and Los Angeles, Timothi believes a portrait should be
more than just a pretty picture. It should tell a story and reveal the simple truths that touch us all. Timothi believes in creating the most relaxing environment possible for those
she photographs. From researching the differences between photographers to preparing for your shoot, she’ll discuss the in’s and out’s of the headshot process. So take an
hour of your time to gain precious information pertaining to this vital part of an actor’s career.
FREE SEMINAR
6:30 — MICHELE BIANCULLI — V/O & Commercial Agent, The Talent Mine. Michele Bianculli began her career at Innovative Artists, later moved to Arcieri and
Associates as an agent, and most recently built the voiceover department at Independent Artists. She is now heading up the commercial department at The Mine,
representing actors for on camera commercial and voiceover work. She has booked clients on various commercials, promos, and industrials (too many to list) and will accept
your Headshots & Resumes and/or CD’s. Come early to choose your copy or bring your own. 
After a Q & A she’ll hear     Voice-Over or Comm. Copy ONE on ONE in the VOICE-OVER BOOTH
6:30 — JENNIFER KELLY — Print Agent, Bella Agency. Jennifer has been a print agent with Bella Agency for over 2 yrs. and has created many great relationships
between her clients and talent. Her connections grow every day and Jennifer has booked actors/models on everything from editorials: Good Housekeeping to Men’s
Health; product placement: Verizon, Zappo, Dell Computers, Gardeiselle, and the latest Lady Foot Locker campaign just to mention a few. Her love of the print world is
infectious and she looks forward to meeting and working with AC talent.
After a Q & A you’ll have
7:00 — MERRI SUGARMAN — Casting Director, Tara Rubin Casting. We are thrilled to have Merri back after some time away. In casting for 10 years, she currently
works at the office responsible for casting the Broadway, Touring, Las Vegas and London companies of: The Producers, Les Miserables, Phantom of the Opera, Mamma
Mia!, Spamalot, Jersey Boys, Spelling Bee, Mary Poppins, The Wiz, Billy Elliot (NY), Shrek, The Little Mermaid, and Young Frankenstein; as well as The Kennedy Center,
Second Stage, Yale Rep, Williamstown, et al. Merri also has an extensive background in casting series, film and pilots. A great “connection” to one of the most prestigious
theatre offices in NY.
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THURSDAY, AUGUST 20
6:30 — LUCY BAKER — Casting Director, Donna DeSeta Casting. Lucy casts both on-camera and V/O’s for this very busy office. Recent clients include Budweiser,
Kaiser Permanente, Crest, Lowe’s, Campbell’s, Bermuda Board of Tourism, Fidelity, Vytorin, Bayer, Target, Old Navy, Hummer, Red Lobster, and Home Depot. Lucy takes
time to work with you on camera, her feedback is brilliant, and is always calling in AC actors. If you’re looking for some good pointers on your on-camera technique, as well
as the rare opportunity to show off your stuff, get in and see Lucy. Come early to choose your copy or bring your own.
Comm. Copy ON CAMERA ONE on ONE
6:30 — CYRENA ESPOSITO — Personal Manager, Red Letter Entertainment. Formerly at Don Buchwald & Associates, Cyrena has had her own prestigious
management company for eight years now. She handles actors and writers and is looking for new experienced talent of all Types-All Ethnicities-All Ages (18+). Her current
clients have appeared in feature films (The Wrestler, Birds of America), TV (Numbers, Gossip Girl, Damages, CSI: Miami, Ghost Whisperer, Law & Order, The New Electric
Company, Guiding Light) and theater (Hair, Impressionism, Untitled Michael Mayer project, Cincinnati Playhouse, The Goodman). A funny and REAL person who gives great
feedback. Cyrena is a MUST see!!!
Monos ONE on ONE
6:30 — JOSH PULTZ — Agent, DGRW. Josh is a FABULOUS agent and has returned to DGRW after taking a short hiatus last year. Having been at this respected
agency for over 9 years, Josh handles all legit areas (film, TV and theatre) with clients on Broadway (The Little Mermaid, Next To Normal, 9 to 5, 33 Variations, Wicked,
Mary Poppins, 39 Steps and Mamma Mia), TV (All 3 L&O’s, Ugly Betty, Lost, Rescue Me, Gossip Girl, Kings, Desperate Housewives, Brothers & Sisters, Damages, Series
regulars on all NY Soaps) and film (Then She Found Me, My Life Before My Eyes, Across the Universe, as well as the features Sex and the City, Duplicity, Everything’s Fine,
Wonderwall, Ghost Town, and Eagle Eye). Josh has called in several actors met at previous seminars over the years and is currently interested in meeting experienced
actors of All Types-All Ethnicities (18+).
Monos/Songs ONE on ONE
By Appt. — JOE THOMPSON — Print Agent, Abrams Artists. We’re delighted to welcome Joe back to AC! With Abrams for 8 years, Joe uses All Types from real
people to character as well as upscale and business types and is open to meeting All Ages (18+). His clients can be seen in current and upcoming ads for: Pediacare,
Humira, Degree, Vogue, GQ, Maxim, Sprint, Nokia and Delsym as well as on fashion segments seen on The View, Good Morning America and The Today Show. Joe
also covers the on-camera beauty department for this office and has booked his clients in the movie The Devil Wears Prada, as well as the upcoming Chris Rock film
I Think I Love My Wife and various episodes of 30 Rock. He will look at examples of print work and is open to new print talent with headshots only. Please bring a
picture and resume or samples of print work (tear sheets, comp cards) for feedback. We’ll call the day before with appointments starting at 6:30 PM.
7:00 — STEPHANIE KLAPPER, C.S.A. – Casting Director, Stephanie Klapper Casting. Stephanie’s a VERY BUSY CD who is constantly casting for new theatre
and film projects. Current film projects: The Strange Case of Dr. and Mrs. Jacobs with Adrienne Barbeau; New York Theater (Broadway: Dividing the Estate, OffBroadway:Buffalo Gal, A Body of Water, Continuous City, To Paint the Earth, King of Shadows, Bedroom Farce); and seasons for so many other regional companies we
can’t list them all here! This is a great opportunity to work with one of the busiest CD’s in town!
2 min. Monos ONE on ONE
FRIDAY, AUGUST 21
7:00 — RICK MILLER—Agent/Owner, Rick Miller Agency. One of the best commercial offices in NYC, Rick formerly worked with Gilla-Roos and CESD before opening
his own agency 4 years ago. AFTRA and SAG franchised, he is currently seeking All Types-All Ethnicities (18+) for representation in commercial print as well as oncamera commercials and industrials. Bring a picture and resume or samples of print work for feedback. So many actors have booked work through Rick that we’ve lost
count. They only freelance! After a Q & A you’ll do
Comm Copy or Mini Interviews ONE on ONE
SATURDAY, AUGUST 22
10:00 — BOB CLINE — Casting Director, Bob Cline Casting, & Associate CD, Rich Cole Casting. Bob is currently casting the national tours of Cabaret, Altar
Boyz, Beauty and the Beast, Hairspray, The Drowsy Chaperone, and Annie. Other credits include national tours of The Wedding Singer, Rent, Urban Cowboy,
Full Monty, The Complete Works of William Shakespeare and West Side Story and the International Tour of Hair, plus over 30 others. Independently, he casts for
NETworks, 6-8 shows a year for The Fulton Theatre, another 6 productions for the upcoming Maltz/Jupiter Theatre season, Cumberland County Playhouse, plus shows
for The Glimmerglass Opera, New Dramatists and the Vital Theatre Company. Together with Rich Cole, Bob has cast over 200 shows for such theatres as Pioneer
Theatre Co., The Pearl Theatre (NYC), The Cincinnati Playhouse, The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis, The Acting Company, Olney Theatre Center, San Jose Rep. and
Alabama Shakespeare Festival. Well-respected, Bob has a great affinity for actors and is very excited to meet new talent of All Types (18+) at AC! A MUST SEE FOR
MUSICAL AND LEGIT THEATER ACTORS! After a Q & A he’ll hear
11:00 – JOAN LYNN – Casting Director/Owner, Joan Lynn Casting. Renown in the commercial world, if you haven’t met Joan yet-now’s your chance. In casting for over
22 years, this powerhouse CD is casting new commercials for Disney and just finished a campaign for Fresh Direct, the feature Sweet Land and has cast commercials for
Acura, Hyundai, Mylanta, Chase Bank (8 spots!), Home Depot (5 spots!) Cheerios, Michelob, Excedrin, Mercedes, Subway, American Express, Payless Shoes and many
others. She is interested in meeting All Types-All Ethnicities (18+). Funny and upbeat, Joan has called in and booked numerous AC actors. Come early to choose your
copy or bring your own.
Comm. Copy ONE on ONE
MONDAY, AUGUST 24
6:30— HEATHER FINN — Agent, Frontier Booking International. Heather has been at this excellent full service office for almost seven years and works primarily with
actors who play teens to early thirties. She handles on-camera commercials, voice-overs (she does in-house casting as well) and print. Heather’s clients have recently
booked commercials and voiceovers for Walmart, Dominos, Las Vegas Tourism, Discovery Health, Orange, Olive Garden, Verizon Wireless, Spike TV and many more.
She’s interested in meeting fresh, new talent of All Ethnicities-All Types (18-early 30’s only!). Come early to choose your copy or bring your own.
Comm. Copy ONE on ONE
6:30 — JILLIAN HASSETT — Print Agent, Prestige Management Group (PMG). Jillian is a print agent at this full service agency/management company representing
talent for tv/film, theater and commercial print. She graduated from New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts with a BFA in Drama. Jillian worked at Gilla Roos for
over five years where she booked MANY AC Actors, and recently was brought on to head the Print Department at Prestige in early 2009. Some of their recent client
bookings include: Reebok, Verizon, Burlington, Oprah Magazine and Chivas Regal. She will carefully examine your headshots, tearsheets and comp cards if available.
Jillian is currently in search of commercial print types and models of All Ages and Ethnicities to add to their growing roster and always enjoys meeting and developing
new faces and talent. After a Q & A you’ll have
7:00 — INGRID FRENCH — Owner/Personal Manager, Ingrid French Management. This lovely lady is the owner of this very busy office that represents actors in ALL
AREAS. She has booked clients in film (Death In Love, Christmas in New York, Across The Universe, I am Legend, Capers, Gracie, American Gangster), TV (30 Rock,
Law & Order: CI and SVU, Gossip Girl, Ugly Betty), soaps (AMC, GL, ATWT, OLTL), commercials (Carmax, AMEX, Nike, Subway, L’Oreal, Pantine, Cablevision, Miller,
BMW, Ipod, Verizon, Dominos, Chevy), print (Barnes & Noble, Asics, Shreaded Wheat, IBM, Nike, HP) and V/O’s (Lenscrafters, AJ Wright, Grey Goose,Virgin Mobile). She
works with both signed and freelance clients and is open to meeting All Types-All Ages (18+). Ingrid called in many AC actors from past seminars and needless to say, her
clients are WORKING!!! Come early to choose your copy or bring your own.
Comm. Copy OR Monos ONE on ONE
7:00 — STEVE MAIHACK — Agent, Stewart Talent NY. SSteve recently joined Stewart Talent as a Legit Agent. Before he started as an agent, he worked as a CD at high
profile offices such as Jay Binder Casting, NAMCO (Broadway’s Chicago), and Alan Filderman Casting. This office currently has clients on Broadway leading the casts of
(August Osage County, Gypsy, Wicked); Film: (Ghost Town, My Best Friend’s Girl); and Television (all the Law & Order series, Daytime Soaps and almost every other show
now being shot in NYC.) He’s looking for All Ages (18+), ethnicities and types. A real opportunity as Steve will be bringing his “taste” to this wonderful agency!!!
Monos ONE on ONE
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MONDAY, AUGUST 24 (Cont.)
7:30 — KATHARINA EGGMANN – Director of Primetime Casting East Coast, CBS.  We are delighted to welcome Katharina for another powerhouse seminar since
joining CBS primetime.  Katharina’s past projects include: Casting Director for both Law & Order: Criminal Intent and Law & Order: Trial by Jury; the feature films Freedom
Writers (NY seach), Riding in Cars With Boys and The Emperor’s Club, the indie features Marconi Bros and Confess; and other TV series: Queens Supreme, The Sopranos
(Season #1) and The Jamie Kennedy Experiment.  Katharina ONLY wants to meet experienced actors who she has not seen in the previous year!  Katharina ONLY wants
to meet experienced actors who she has not seen in the previous year!  LIMITED ENROLLMENT. $10 Surcharge.
After a mandatory Q & A she’ll see Cold Paired Scenes PRIVATELY
TUESDAY, AUGUST 25
6:30 — ANTONIO SAILLANT, CEO/Producer/Casting Director, Angel Light Pictures. FIRST TIME GUEST!! Antonio opened this production company in 2006
which is located in the heart of the NYC theater district. He recently wrapped the thriller The Ascension starring Corbin Bernsen and the indie film Heterosexuals starring J.
Robert Spencer. Upcoming film projects include: a comedy Pumping Up, The Expendables, the chilling thriller Blood Cauldron and the epic drama 1066 which will be directed
by Robin Jacobs and produced by Ted Kotcheff. In addition, Antonio will executive produce an upcoming web talk show Girls Night Out New York. In partnership with top
directors and talent, this up and coming production company will produce in partnership twelve to fifteen films over the next three years, establishing Angel Light Pictures as
the hub for diversity film in Hollywood. Antonio casts all of his own projects and is currently searching for actors ALL TYPES-ALL AGES.
Monos ONE on ONE
5:30 — NEW ACTOR ORIENTATION We’ll answer all of your questions regarding what we have to offer at Actors Connection. We will also discuss the various formats
of nightly seminars, highlights of classes, go over various upcoming special events and give you some inside information on how to use your $$$ wisely and most
effectively. Whether you are a “new” or “returning” actor and want to know what Actors Connection can do for YOU and YOUR CAREER, please call the office at
212-977-6666 ext. 8 to reserve a space or email us at [email protected]. Attendees will get great info as well as special offers and discounts!
We look forward to seeing you there!
FREE!!
7:00 – CRAIG HOLZBERG – Agent/Owner Avalon Artists Agency. Formerly an agent at Talentworks in NY, Craig decided to return to his “roots” in Los Angeles where
he opened up his own agency Avalon Artists Group. This office is now bi-coastal and Craig is coming back to NY in search of adding new clients to his roster. He started off
as an actor in LA and then relocated to New York to pursue his work as an agent. Craig represents MANY actors he has met through Actors Connection in NY as well as
LA, and we are thrilled at the numerous possibilities this presents for our actors on BOTH coasts. He currently has clients on Broadway, feature film, series television and
national commercials. After a Q&A he’ll see
THURSDAY, AUGUST 27
12:00 — FREE SEMINAR — ACTORS ACCESS-presented by Thom Goff from Breakdown Services. You know what the breakdowns are, right? That’s the way most
agents and managers get information on what’s curently being cast here in New York. For years, actors had no direct access to this information (legally anyway!) but now
WE DO!!! Actors Access allows actors to submit pictures and resumes via the internet right along side the submissions made by agents for those coveted roles on TV,
film, theater and commercials. Thom will give you a backend look at how Breakdown Services operates and you’ll find out how to fully utilize this online service that will
DIRECTLY affect your career for the better!
FREE SEMINAR
7:00 — CHRIS NICHOLS — Agent, Kerin Goldberg Associates. Actors Connection is thrilled to welcome back Chris from this illustrious office. Chris handles all theatre/
musical theatre projects with clients on Broadway (9 to 5, In The Heights, South Pacific, Jersey Boys, Rock of Ages, Billy Elliott), national tours (Phantom, A Chorus Line,
The Lion King) and multiple regional theatres. He’s currently interested in meeting talented, experienced actors of All Types-All Ethnicities (18+). Chris has worked with many
actors from his previous seminars at AC and this office DOES freelance.
7:30 — FREE SEMINAR —SAMPLE COMMERCIAL CLASS with TISHA IOLI, Casting Director, Don Case Casting. If you’ve ever wondered if you were right for
commercials or you’re looking for a commercial class to hone and perfect your skills, don’t miss this evening’s FREE sample class. You’ll get to know Tisha and how she
works with our actors to perfect their audition technique skills for commercials. If you’ve ever wondered why you’re not booking more commercials or even just getting a callback, Tisha’s class just might be the answer you’ve been looking for! One of the nicest ladies in showbusiness, Tisha’s office casts ALL McDonald’s commercials both on
camera and voiceover with recent clients including: Burlington Coat Factory, Sears, Campbell Soup, Coca-Cola, Nokia, and NY Lottery. Tisha’s many years of casting and
acting experience make her an incredible instructor who is known for calling in lists of actors from her classes. Her next 4-week class starts on
Saturday, September 12th at 2pm. Saturdays, Sept. 12th, 19th, (skips 26th) Oct. 3rd & 10th
FREE SEMINAR
MONDAY, AUGUST 31
7:00 — JANDIZ ESTRADA – CD, Mackey/Sandrich Casting. Formerly with ABC, CBS, Jay Binder Casting and Elissa Myers Casting. Jandiz has worked on the feature
films The Women starring Meg Ryan and Jada Pinkett Smith and Green Zone Thriller starring Matt Damon & Amy Rayn directed by Paul Greengrass. Jandiz recently cast
numerous projects for high profile offices such as Mackey/Sandrich Casting and Sheila Jaffe Casting.Credits at these offices include tons of feature and indie films with some
of their recent credits being: Smokin’ Aces(Artios Award for Casting), The Proposal with Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds, 27 Dresses, P.S. I Love You, Reservation
Road, The Good Shepherd, August Rush, A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints and United 93. A fantastic opportunity to be seen by one of our favorite CD’s in the industry.
2-Minute Contemporary Monos ONE on ONE
7:30 — JESSICA KELLY — Associate Casting Director, Chrystie Street Casting. Jessica is currently casting the new series Parenthood with Maura Tierney, Joel
Schumacher’s Twelve, the feature film Kevin starring Tilda Swinton and a couple of smaller films Helena From The Wedding, 60 Pairs Of Calvin Kleins, Run For The
Border, Fratgirl, Border Crosses, Born Again, and The Most Fun You Can Have Dying with Billy Hopkins and Suzanne Smith. Recent credits include: 2009 Sundance
Film Festival Grand Prize Winner Precious starring Mo’Nique, Brooklyn’s Finest starring Richard Gere and Ethan Hawke, The Wrestler starring Mickey Rourke and
Marisa Tomei, Nailed starring Jake Gyllenhaal. At Hopkins, Smith and Barden Casting she worked on numerous films including Pineapple Express, Bronx Is Burning,
Against the Current, and The Box. In addition, she has worked in casting for various musical theater projects, at As the World Turns, Nickelodeon and numerous
commercials. She’s currently interested in meeting experienced actors All Types-All Ethnicities (18+). $5 Surcharge.
After a mandatory Q & A she’ll see her
Cold Paired Scenes PRIVATELY
6:30 — JENNIFER KONAWAL — Agent, The Gersh Agency. At this very BIG, top bi-coastal agency for 10 years, Jennifer represents name clients (BD Wong,
Judah Friedlander, Zoe Kazan) as well as talented unknowns. She is back after a long absence because she is interested in meeting fresh new actors of all types,
all ethnicities who play teens through early 30’s. Though an extensive resume is not needed, super talent is, as this office will not freelance. This bi-coastal agency
represents their clients on both coasts and will develop actors that they are passionate about! If this is a fit then you MUST see Jennifer! $5 Surcharge
Monos ONE on ONE
6:00 — JOE O’BRIEN — Broadcast Promo Agent, Paradigm. At Paradigm for over 5 years, Joe has recently booked clients for Tru TV (booking promos and in-show),
Live Announce for NBC’s The Celebrity Apprentice and The Biggest Loser, NFL Film’s Narration Work, Biography Channel promos, CNBC promo/commercial, A&E/History
Channel promos and narrations (Biography and Mega Movers), HBO Boxing, World News with Charlie Gibson, several VH1 programs (Voices of I Know My Kid’s A Star and
Miss Rap Supreme), National Geographic narrations (voice of National Geographic Explorer) and PBS’s Nature Series narrations. Bring your voice over tapes/CD’s if you
have them. He’s freelancing with and BOOKING AC actors from his first couple of seminars! Come early to choose your copy or bring your own.
After a Q & A he’ll hear
Comm. Copy ONE on ONE in the VOICE-OVER BOOTH
In addition to all of the casting opportunities this
Fall, get networked in Los Angeles
PRIOR to PILOT SEASON!
Get Networked ! Get Seen ! Get Results !
November 2nd - 8th, 2009
What is it?
LA Connection is a seven-day actor “Boot Camp” that is produced in Los Angeles to help inform, educate, and launch your career on the West
Coast. Participants have an exclusive opportunity to interview, work and network with 15 top LA casting directors and agents. This trip is great
for “testing the waters,” planting seeds for your upcoming move, promoting yourself for current projects and Pilot Season, or to find out if you
could be truly happy pursuing your film/television career in Southern California.
Does it work?
YES!!! In the thirteen years we’ve run this program, we’ve had tons of success stories. During our VERY successful previous trips, the actors
were continuously praised by the guests for the level of talent they brought to the table, and how wonderful it was (unlike most of their LA
experiences) to finally have a room full of talented, trained and previously screened actors showcasing excellent work! Upon the completion
of our last trip, many were told by various casting directors to call them when they moved to LA; while others who had intended to return
to NYC found an apartment, sent for their things, and were at producer sessions the following week. Many actors have received auditions,
booked work, signed with agencies, and gotten over their fear of LA as a direct result from participating in this program!
Who goes?
Space is limited to 22 qualified actors per program. This limited enrollment assures a focused and
supportive environment that will remain both personal and educational. Actors Connection
feels that by screening our participants and keeping the program small and intimate, YOU
help us “Open Doors” to some of the most prominent Casting Directors and Agents who
ALWAYS return to our program knowing the quality and caliber of actors we present.
Highlights :
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An LA Orientation including: a discussion of the LA market; the idiosyncrasies between coasts; the ins and outs of surviving in LA; as
well as valuable insider information from other working actors who have actually made the transition to LA.
14 Seminars consisting of one-on-one interviews; an opportunity to showcase cold scene copy in a group format; feedback and
adjustments on your work; followed by a Q&A wrap-up.
15 Unbelievable Guests from some of the most prominent companies in Los Angeles!
Past guests have included:
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Ulrich/Dawson/Kritzer
(CSI, Nip/Tuck, Dexter.)
Junie Lowry-Johnson
(True Blood, Big Love, Persons Unknown, …)
April Webster Casting
(Lost, Criminal Minds, Leverage…)
Greenstein/Daniel Casting (Melrose Place, Rita Rocks:….)
Dava Waite Casting
(Weeds, My Name is Earl….)
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Avalon Artists Agency
Kazarian-Spencer & Assoc.
Abrams Artists
Bauman, Redanty & Shaul
…and many, many more!!!
When?
Monday, November 2nd – Sunday, November 8th , 2009
L.A. actors are trying to get a foot in the door to these
casting offices and agencies …
with the LA Connection you’re already in!
If you would like further details, please call Christopher at 212-977-6666 or
email [email protected] and he will be happy to help you.
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