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Comment by Siobhan Stackpole on September 19, 2011 at 1:09pm
The Workshop for TV & Modeling

The TV Workshop is now enrolling students in our Introduction to TV & Modeling. A one of a kind, professional workshop for kids 7-15, the Intro class is a unique 8-week course that covers all the basics including movement, modeling, photography, speech, drama and TV. Students will create a voiceover mp3, have a full professional photo-shoot, and they will tape a commercial with Boston's own REX TRAILER!

Classes begin Saturday, October 1st, from 10-12, at The Workshop's studio in Waltham. For more info and our downloadable brochure/registration form, visit www.thetelevisionworkshop.com, or call us at 781-647-8303. Leave a message and someone will return your call immediately. Classes fill quickly, so sign up now!
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Comment by Sophia on July 31, 2011 at 3:21pm
EXTRA CALL: NEEDED MONDAY AUGUST 1
FOR THE FEATURE FILM HEAVENLY ANGLE

8:00 AM IN LACONIA (Rotary Park, 25 Beacon Street) - 
WARDROBE: REGULAR DRESS - BRING SELECTIONS

1:00 PM IN LACONIA- : WARDROBE - WEAR ALL BLACK

NO PAY.  NON-UNION.  BROWN-BAG LUNCH/SNACKS. IF YOU ARE AVAILBLE ALL DAY OR HALF DAY PLEASE RESPOND ASAP TO CASTING@WHITEBRIDGEFARMPRODUCTIONS.COM TO CONFIRM SPACE AND GET MORE DETAILS.

PLEASE WRITE "EXTRA ON AUGUST 1" IN THE SUBJECT LINE.

THANK YOU.
Comment by Jen and Hannah McEachern on June 30, 2011 at 7:05pm

How to Help Your Child Get Started In the Acting Business

Jen Miller-McEachern, the mother of a working actress, will conduct a seminar on how to get your child started in the entertainment industry. 

When:  Wednesday- July 6, 2011

Time:     7:00pm

Where:  Duxbury Student Union

    147 St. George Street

    Duxbury, MA 02331

Price:    $25.00 (includes admission for one adult and one child)

 

This seminar will cover such topics as:

-The role of the Casting Director, Talent Agent & Talent Manager as well as the Etiquette for dealing with each one

-The Casting Directors data base

-The difference between real industry professionals and scam artists

-Headshots and resumes

-Preparing your child for an audition

-Helping your child deal with rejection

-On-set etiquette

-Differences in the Boston, NY, and Los Angeles markets

-Industry differences for boys vs. girls & age ranges

-Work permits; Coogan accounts

-Entertainment labor unions: AFTRA/SAG

Jen’s experience in the entertainment industry started when her 5 year old daughter said she wanted to be on television.  Nine years later, the knowledge she has gained along her daughter’s journey can help other parents navigate the in’s and out’s of a competitive business which is lacking in mentors and often unpredictable.   Jen’s daughter has worked in Boston, NY and Los Angeles while successfully balancing her academics and her career.  Jen has learned that the parent of a working actor plays a very unique role and can enhance or destroy a child’s career.  She is passionate about educating others through the process and starting them off on the right foot.  Jen will help you avoid costly mistakes and share “tricks of the trade” to ensure a positive experience for your child.   You will leave this seminar with a packet of information to get you and your child started in the world of show business!

 

Please contact the Duxbury Student Union for Registration information:

  Phone:  781-934-2290

Email:  admin@duxburystudentunion.com

Comment by Jen and Hannah McEachern on June 9, 2011 at 1:25pm

BROADWAY BOOT CAMP!

  

Los Angeles/NY

Casting Director

Acting Coach

JEFFERY PASSERO

 

Class:  3- DAY SCENE STUDY INTENSIVE 

 

For:  ages 12-18

 

When:  June 24, 25, 26 2011

 

Times:  Fri.- 6/24  (2-6pm)  

            Sat.- 6/25  (11-3pm)

            Sun.- 6/26  (11-3pm)

 

Where:  Duxbury Student Union

147 St. George Street

Duxbury, MA. 02331

 

For enrollment: please call 781-934-2290 Class size is limited to: 10 students

Price is $300

 

Class will include: Doing a memorized Scene, on-camera audition skills, monologues and songs

 

Early registration is important to allow enough time for review of materials.

BIO:

Casting director, producer, director, actor & teacher, Jeffery Passero has a successful feature film casting career of over 50 movies, including “Poison Ivy” with Drew Barrymore, Nick Cage’s “Sonny”, with James Franco and “The Sasquatch Gang” with Justin Long for Kevin Spacey’s Trigger Street Films. He began his acting career at N.Y.’s Roundabout Theatre before taking over the casting there for two seasons, casting actors such as Danny Glover, Kelsey Grammer & Malcolm McDowell. He is currently producing the new musical KIKI BABY at the NY Musical Theatre Festival this fall in NY and the film LOVE, MARRIAGE & MARILYN MONROE (Emerging Pictures/NY). Mr. Passero recently directed the Victory Center Theatre production of MOLLY by Simon  Gray in L.A.

 

To learn more about Jeff, please visit his website:  www.jeffpassero.com  

 

Testimonials:

“If you’re looking for a teacher who can give you specific tools and technique for the craft of acting, Jeff is the perfect teacher.  He is incredibly clear and gives his students tangible pathways to becoming a better actor.”

-- Doug Carpenter, Actor/Singer

 

“Jeff Passero is first and foremost a man of the theatre. Few people bring as much knowledge to the table as Jeff.  As an experienced performer, producer, director & teacher, he brings an understanding and insight that few possess.  As a casting director, Jeff has a perspective as to how our profession operates at the highest level.  His passion and joy for his work is infectious. Jeff is a joy to know and work with."

-- Stephen Tobolowsky, Actor/Director

Comment by Jen and Hannah McEachern on May 27, 2011 at 8:35am

Film Camp with Talent Manager

Bethany Constance

Bethany Constance, Talent Manager from a713production will conduct a Film Camp this summer for kids (ages 8-17).

When:   week of July 11-15, 2011 (10am-3pm)

Where:  Duxbury Student Union (147 St. George St. Duxbury, MA 02331). 

What to bring: a current picture of yourself and a snack, lunch and water bottle daily

Campers will write, direct, act and shoot a movie together!  We'll create our story, develop our characters and design sets. Then we'll get a crash course in camera work and filming techniques using digital video equipment. Putting all the skills together, we'll spend the week making our movie. All participants will spend time in front of and behind the camera, with the opportunity to focus on the parts of movie making they enjoy the most. The price for this unique opportunity is $425.   Please contact the Duxbury Student Union for Registration information- 781-934-2290.

CAMP WEEK AT A GLANCE:

Day#1- Bethany will bring in an experienced screenwriter to work with the actors to write the script.

 

Day#2- is about the actor. Work on improv and rehearse the script. Also work on simple blocking and talk about wardrobe, make up and props.

 

Day #3- Bethany will bring in an experienced film maker and he will go over how to make a film; how to use the camera, angles, shots, soundtracks, location, terminology, etc.

 

Day #4- We shoot!

 

Day #5- Finish shooting, add sound, edit and and make a rough cut to show at the end of the day. Parents welcome!

Bethany will send the finished product to her good friend Krisha Bullock who is the top Nickeoldeon Casting Director in LA and currently casts "iCarly" and "Victorious".  Keep your eyes open for a workshop with Krisha here in the future!!               

Comment by Sophia on May 27, 2011 at 5:41am
TYPE: FAMOUS MAGAZINE COVER SHOOT
SHOOT DATE: May 31 and will most likely be in the morning
SHOOT LOCATION: NYC
RATE: Rate $150 + agency for the talent.
CASTING: IMPOSSIBLE

M/F Babies, Caucasian, Around 1 year old and able to stand, We want
them to be little to no hair, a set of twins would be good who have a
good connection.

SUBMIT PICS:

BABY@IMPOSSIBLECASTING.COM

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WEBSITE: ImpossibleNYC.COM
TWITTER: http://twitter.com/#!/IMPOSSIBLENYC
BLOG: http://impossiblestreet.com
FACEBOOK GROUP (PROMOTES YOU): http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/group.php?gid=46912007595
FACEBOOK FAN PAGE (PROMOTES US): http://www.facebook.com/ImpossibleNYC


Comment by Jen and Hannah McEachern on May 7, 2011 at 4:19pm

                 

“Lights, Camera, Action” with Talent Manager Bethany Constance

Bethany Constance, Talent Manager from a713production will conduct an on-camera commercial & TV/Film workshop for kids (ages 10-17) on May 21st, 2011 at the Duxbury Student Union (147 St. George St. Duxbury, MA 02331). 

This three hour workshop (12:30-3:30pm) is geared towards improving the confidence level and performance of young actors.  The focus of the class will be on commercial, TV and Film auditions.  It is open to kids from ages 10-17 and designed for all levels of experience.

In addition to learning about audition techniques, each participant will work on slating, commercial copy and cold scenes.  Each participant will be taped in order to provide feedback and demonstrate the results of the workshop exercises.  Parents are invited back at the end to watch the video and a Q & A session.  The price for this unique opportunity is $75.   Please contact the Duxbury Student Union for registration information 781-934-2290. 

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Bethany Constance, with her husband Mark are partners in the production company a713production. Bethany is a talent manager for a713production and a partner in the Los Angeles based management company, Piper, Kaniecki, Marks, Constance. Bethany founded Academy Management in Los Angeles and represented talent in film, television, commercials, voice over, and print for over 10 years before relocating to the east coast in 2001. She discovered Sara Paxton, the star of AQUAMARINE, THE LAST HOUSE ON THE LEFT and the Discovery Network’s DARCY’S WILD LIFE and Alexander Gould, from the Showtime hit WEEDS and the voice of (Finding) NEMO and CURIOUS GEORGE.

 

Bethany represents New England based clients, Anthony O’Leary who co-starred as Drew Walker in the star studded film, “The Company Men”, directed by John Wells, playing the son of Ben Affleck.  Anthony is represented by Don Buchwald & Associates. Lucas Ardagna, co-star of “3 Weeks To Daytona” and “The Mulberry Tree”. Lucas is represented nationally by CESD. Stan Grunder and Tony Clements who are represented nationally by Cindy Osbrink (Osbrink Talent Agency) and Jeff Gill (Jordan, Gill & Dornbaum). For complete client list see www.a713production.com

Her other clients have starred with Robert DeNiro, Sandra Bullock, Adam Sandler, Drew Barrymore, and George Clooney. Her company developed young talent through her acting school which was on the referral list of top Hollywood agents and Casting Directors. Bethany has been interviewed on television programs such as Entertainment Tonight and E!. Various trade papers including The Hollywood Reporter, Daily Variety, The Los Angeles Times, The Boston Globe, The Boston Herald, The Wire, Imagine Magazine and NH Magazine have done numerous featured cover articles on her and a713production.

 

For Bethany’s complete bio please check out her website: http://a713production.com

Comment by Sophia on May 3, 2011 at 1:06pm

5/3/11

I need a blond Caucasian girl about 4-5 years old
Tomorrow.

Extra for a beach scene

Rate $50 dollars cash

Location - St. Pete

Submit to kidkasting@gmail.com

submission Cut off time is 2:30 pm today!!


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Thanks,

KidKasting Staff

Comment by Sophia on April 15, 2011 at 5:34am
Boston Casting is seeking mothers with newborn or preemie babies for a Philips Healthcare photo shoot. All ethnicities are welcome. You must be available to work either April 21st or 22nd. It pays $1000. 
If you are interested, please email a photo of the mother and baby and your contact information to nicuphotoshoot@gmail.com.
Comment by Sophia on April 14, 2011 at 4:12am
'I HATE YOU, DAD,' ADAM SANDLER LOOK-ALIKES

Sony Pictures and Happy Madison (prods.) are casting boys for roles in I Hate You, Dad, a new feature film starring Adam Sandler, Andy Samberg, James Caan, and Leighton Meester. The movie is about a disagreeable father (Sandler) who moves in with his young son (Samberg) and the young man's fiancée (Meester) just before the son is to get married. The father and fiancée immediately clash, badly. Jack Giarraputo, Heather Parry & Adam Sandler, prods.; Sean Anders & John Morris (Mr. Popper's Penguins, Hot Tub Time Machine), dirs. Shooting June 2011.

Seeking—Young Adam Sandler Look-Alikes: boys, ages 13 & 18, who look exactly like Adam Sandler, no experience necessary.

To be considered, email ihateyoudadcasting@gmail.com. In the subject line, include your name, role, and city/state of residence (example: John Doe-13 year old-Anywhere, USA). In the body of the text, include your name (first and last), date of birth, parent or guardian's name (if a minor), and all phone numbers and email address; also include two current photos, note your city and state of residence, and include any acting experience or other relevant notes. Professional pay provided. SAG Film Agreement pending.
 

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