Good Upcoming Workshops
May 21, 2009 by Lance Carter
I was sent this e-mail from Linda Stuart’s Casting Showcase Workshops recently.
They’re having a bunch of upcoming workshops and wanted me to spread the word. I’ve never been but there are some good people coming up.
There is one tonight with an Agent from Defining Artists.
For the full list, click below.
THURSDAY, MAY 21st, 7:30PM
AGENT SHOWCASE WITH DEDE BINDER-GOLDSMITH! $45 AT THE DOOR; $40 PRE-PAY
DEDE BINDER-GOLDSMITH, President of Defining Artists. It’s a top agency seeking clients who are ideally in SAG or AFTRA, but that is not a requirement. Dede is always on the lookout for standout talent who may or may not be union.
*This is an agent showcase in which everyone performs their own material. The material should be light and mainstream, ideally comedic, about 3 minutes in length.
*YOUR MATERIAL SHOULD BE LIGHT & MAINSTREAM, IDEALLY COMEDIC. NOTHING PROFANE OR SEXUAL.
*OPEN TO ALL AGES!
TUESDAY, MAY 26th, 7:30PM
CASTING DIRECTOR WORKSHOP WITH JAMI RUDOFSKY! $45 AT THE DOOR; $40 PRE-PAY
Jami Rudofsky is a top casting director who cast the hit show THE GILMORE GIRLS for 7 seasons. She is now casting a web series for the CW on-line called THE LAKE which Jason Priestly is directing. Jami is also the resident casting director for Celebration Theatre. They’re prepping ALTAR BOYZ for the summer.
*THIS IS A CASTING WORKSHOP IN WHICH JAMI RUDOFSKY WILL HAND OUT SIDES.
*OPEN TO ALL AGES!
WEDNESDAY, MAY 27th, 7:30pm
CASTING DIRECTOR WORKSHOP WITH PAUL RUDDY! $45 AT THE DOOR; $40 PRE-PAY
Paul Ruddy is a casting director with Fern Champion Casting. This is a top casting office that is always working on a slate of exciting projects in TV, film and/or theatre.
Currently casting the feature films SIX DANCE LESSONS IN SIX WEEKS with Shirley MacLaine set to star, THE PRICE OF FEAR, and STRAIGHT RAZOR JAZZ.
PAUL RUDDY HAS CALLED IN TALENT FROM MY CASTING WORKSHOPS.
*THIS IS A CASTING WORKSHOP IN WHICH PAUL RUDDY WILL HAND OUT SIDES.
*OPEN TO ALL AGES!
THURSDAY, MAY 28th, 7:30PM
CASTING DIRECTOR WORKSHOP WITH CATHERINE STROUD! $45 AT THE DOOR; $40 PRE-PAY
Catherine Stroud is partnered with Lisa London at London/Stroud Casting.
Among their many casting credits: HANNAH MONTANA, THE SUITE LIFE OF ZACK AND CODY, THE HOUSE BUNNY, CROCODILE DUNDEE IN LOS ANGELES, and STRANGE WILDERNESS.
New projects include BORN TO BE A STAR produced by Adam Sandler’s company, an independent film titled HEAVEN’S RAIN, and feature films STEPFATHER, SKATERGIRL, and MARDIGRAS.
*THIS IS A CASTING WORKSHOP IN WHICH CATHERINE STROUD WILL HAND OUT SIDES.
*OPEN TO ALL AGES!
TUESDAY, JUNE 2nd, 7:30pm
TALENT MANAGER SHOWCASE WITH DEREK THORNSBERRY! $45 AT THE DOOR; $40 PRE-PAY
DEREK THORNSBERRY is a talent manager at A MANAGEMENT, an established, reputable management company. Among their clients is Randy Jackson, George Segal, Mike Lombardi, Taye Diggs, Shemar Moore, and Adam Rodriguez.
*THIS IS A MANAGEMENT SHOWCASE IN WHICH EVERYONE PERFORMS THEIR OWN MATERIAL. IT COULD BE A MONOLOGUE, A SCENE, OR READING FROM A SCRIPT.
*YOUR MATERIAL SHOULD BE LIGHT & MAINSTREAM, IDEALLY COMEDIC. NOTHING PROFANE OR SEXUAL.
*OPEN TO ALL AGES!
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3rd, 7:30pm
AGENT SHOWCASE WITH MICHAEL GREENWALD! $45 AT THE DOOR; $40 PRE-PAY
Michael Greenwald is Vice-President of Don Buchwald & Associates, one of the most prominent agencies in the business.
*THIS IS AN AGENT SHOWCASE IN WHICH EVERYONE PERFORMS THEIR OWN MATERIAL. IT COULD BE A MONOLOGUE, A SCENE, OR READING FROM A SCRIPT.
*YOUR MATERIAL SHOULD BE LIGHT & MAINSTREAM, IDEALLY COMEDIC. NOTHING PROFANE OR SEXUAL.
THURSDAY, JUNE 4th, 7:30pm
CASTING SHOWCASE WITH PAUL WEBER! $50 AT THE DOOR; $45 PRE-PAY
PAUL WEBER IS THE IN-HOUSE CASTING DIRECTOR FOR MGM WORLDWIDE TELEVISION AND MGM FEATURE CASTING.
MGM HAS MANY EXCITING FILM AND TV PROJECTS COMING UP! THIS IS AN EXTRAORDINARY OPPORTUNITY TO READ FOR A MAJOR STUDIO CASTING DIRECTOR!
*THIS IS A CASTING SHOWCASE IN WHICH EVERYONE PERFORMS THEIR OWN MATERIAL. IT COULD BE A MONOLOGUE, A SCENE, OR READING FROM A SCRIPT.
*YOUR MATERIAL SHOULD BE LIGHT & MAINSTREAM, IDEALLY COMEDIC. NOTHING PROFANE OR SEXUAL.
*OPEN TO ALL AGES!
SATURDAY, JUNE 6th, 3pm
CASTING SHOWCASE WITH LISA SOLTAU! $45 AT THE DOOR; $40 PRE-PAY
LISA SOLTAU is Associate Casting Director with JUNIE LOWRY-JOHNSON CASTING, definitely one of the busiest casting offices in town.
LISA SOLTAU is Associate Casting Director for TRUE BLOOD and BIG LOVE on HBO.
LISA was Casting Director for DIRTY SEXY MONEY on ABC.
JUNIE LOWRY-JOHNSON CASTING has cast UGLY BETTY, SIX FEET UNDER, and DEADWOOD among many other credits.
*THIS IS A CASTING WORKSHOP IN WHICH LISA SOLTAU WILL HAND OUT SIDES.
*OPEN TO ALL AGES!
*PROMOTION PRICING!
*Take $5 off any event if you-pre-pay.
*Buy 2 events and attend the third for free (through June 4th)
*Bring 3 paying people to attend event, and you attend that event for free.
REGISTRATION & PRE-PAYMENT:
*You can pre-register in person (we can arrange to meet and I’ll write you a receipt).
*You can pre-register by mail (request address). *I can email you a receipt confirmation, and also write you a receipt at the event.
*You can pre-register by credit card via PayPal *(please add $2 transaction fee). PayPal payment email: beckettmaupin@yahoo.com
*I can email you a receipt, and I also write receipts at all events for everyone who requests them.
*You can pay at the door of any event by arriving about 10 or 15 minutes early.
LOCATION:
Locations for all events will be set prior to each event date. Recent locations include The Meta Theatre on Melrose, American Film Institute, Castaway Studios, Elephant Stageworks & Theatre Company, and The Complex. All locations are nice and associated with the entertainment industry.
*PLEASE RSVP FOR ALL EVENTS YOU PLAN TO ATTEND.
Casting, agent, and manager events hosted by LINDA STUART, author of the book GETTING YOUR SCRIPT THROUGH THE HOLLYWOOD MAZE. Lectured for 7 years at the American Film Institute.
PLEASE CONTACT: LINDA STUART
(310) 487-2422, beckettmaupin@yahoo.com, beckettmaupin@gmail.com.
www.castingshowcaseworkshops.com
Aaron Wakling on Thu, 21st May 2009 3:15 pm
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