Cathryn Sullivan's Acting for Film

Hey There, Actors and Actresses and those of you who love them! - July 26, 2010

OMG! The Howard Meltzer seminar was GREEEEAT! Many of the students told me that it was the best seminar EVER! The industry guests kept on saying how they couldn't believe how many great kids and teens here in my program! Howard even said to one group that he thought that my program was "the best in the country" because it taught the Craft of acting. One of the managers said that she had gone to a scouting thing a few weeks ago, saw 600 kids and only picked 2...She said she saw at least 20 the first DAY that she wanted to watch develop! ALSO, ONE THING I DIDN'T TELL YOU IS THAT PRISCILLA IS A PRODUCER AS WELL! (She had asked me not to say anything, but she was checking the students out for some projects she has in mind for the future! COOL, huh?)

MY STUDENTS WERE AMAZING! It was totally worth working as hard as we all did (including your kids) during the buff-ups. CONGRATS!!!!! I am very proud of my students!

One of the things Howard said this weekend was my program was great because it helped students to get to what he referred to as "the olympics"...because being on a show or getting a movie is much like winning the olympics. Many people from all over the world are trying to 'get the part', but only a few can win the gold, silver and bronze!

He also talked about how it takes time, effort and a lot of hard work to get there for both parents and the students. It's always nice to keep that in mind because it takes years of hard work and dedication for your child to obtain their goals and it helps to have an understanding parent who "gets" the step process. Think of a long staircase and how each stair step represents this business...Once I understood that, it helped me become content with my own son's progress, not just with the business, but obtaining the learning tools in class as well.

Be happy when he learns how to stay in character from the beginning of the scene till the end. Be excited when she learns how to listen, react and be effected. Cheer your child on when she is able to cry for the first time in a scene or gets laughs from her work by developing the right comic timing in the scene. When she learns how to direct others, it helps her learn how to be on the other side (as in our directing class this week). These are all very important steps to having the career you want!

If you have the right attitude and help your child with work ethic and attitude, and develop patience, understanding and love for the acting process, it can happen!

By the way, we just set another date for a cool seminar: ANOTHER SEMINAR COMING UP---SAVE THE DATE!!!!: We are very excited to announce that L. A agent Jennifer Patredis of C.E.S.D. Youth Division will be joining us Oct. 16th & 17th for an exciting weekend! She is the agent who helped me for years co-developing taletn...she as the agent, myself as the coach for stars like Demi Lovato, Selena Gomez, Logan Miller, Logan Henderson, Madison Pettis & more. Her agency just booked one of the most prestigious roles of the year for the lead role in a Warner Brothers film called "Project X".....THOMAS MANN, (YES!...the very one who many of you took Film 1 and Film 3 from at my studio).... The producer of this movie also produced "Hangover" and "Old school "...HIS life is about to change!

More details on this to come, but please mark your calendars! We are now negotiating the other person who is going to be coming to be our guest, but Jen is one of the best agents I have ever known: Smart, Sharp, Connected and best of all- Ethical!

FALL SCHEDULE: Many of you have been wondering when the Fall Schedule will be released and at this point it looks like it will be the middle of September. You will receive an e-mail as soon as it is released. I will be going to LA for a few weeks in August, but will be back mid-September.

Cathryn Sullivan

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ADDITIONAL CAMPS! We have added a few additional summer camps to the schedule for the first week of August. IF you have friends who have been trying to get into the program, this is their chance!...the last chance of the summer!

New Summer Camps being Offered:
FILM 1: August 2-6, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., Ben Sullivan, $235.00
FILM 3: August 2-6, 12:05 p.m. - 2:05 p.m., Ben Sullivan, $225.00
AC 1&2: August 2-6, 12:35 p.m. - 2:05 p.m., Caleb Pierce, $165.00

SUMMER CAMP ADDITIONS: Please take a look at the additional summer camp listings below and if you are interested in signing up for one of them, please go to our website at www.cathrynsullivan.com, go to the "Register" tab and fill out the request form, selecting the class you are requesting from the drop down menu.

After submitting the form, please go back to the "Register" tab, scroll to the bottom of the page and select the "Express Payment Authorization Credit Card"link. After printing this sheet, please fill it out and fax back to us so that we can confirm your child in the class. If you already have a form on file, it will not be necessary to send another one unless you are changing payment method. **It is important to note that we will only have one more week with Ben before he heads back to Austin, so this is a great opportunity to learn from one of the best! It will likely be October before we offer another Film 1 or 3 class again. Blessings! Cathryn Sullivan's Acting for Film

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I am so sorry for not getting this summer schedule out sooner. It's been so crazy busy! After being in LA for 7 weeks, I hit the ground running once I came home with May classes and the Catherine Stroud seminar to work on...which was a great success. In fact, TWO of my students are/have flown out to LA for producer sessions for starring roles in TV shows she is working on BECAUSE of what Catherine saw this weekend in the seminar! Isn't that AWESOME?! -And the agents spotted a few people they liked as well! (Sigh)...I love helping my actors reach their dreams. It's so fun!

CODY LINLEY & LOGAN HENDERSON ("Big Time Rush") came to visit me at the studio last week and weekend. They gladly gave out autographs and were happy to chat about their time when THEY were a student of mine. THANKS SO MUCH, LOGAN AND CODY! The students were ecstatic! (You never know who might be visiting my studio!)

SUMMER CLASSES are the best time to get involved in my program. The usual six week class can be done in ONE WEEK...much like SUMMER SCHOOL. I can see so much growth in my students that decide to be involved. You are welcome to pick as many sessions as you would like. For example, There is a Film 2 and Film 3 next to each other June 21-25 from 10-2:00. Film 2 and 3 can be taken at the same time, so if you would like the benefit of taking both classes at the same time (and Mom can actually shop and eat lunch), that is an option for you.

COMMERCIAL CLASS! I have a COMMERCIAL class (for both lower levels and master classes) coming the first week of July taught by Vicki Baumann for every level. Vicki Baumann, acting coach (and also mom of Kenny Baumann, who plays "Ben" on "Secret Life of American Teenager") is coming here from LA to give a commercial class I think is phenomenal. I sent a student to her in LA (when I was here in Dallas) who had no training in commercials whatsoever and had only just begun with me. Vicki gave her an intensive commercial training workshop. She used that training for an audition/interview with a hot LA agent, and not only LANDED the agent, but was put on their "favorite" list! I was impressed! You will love Vicki and you will love the class!

GUITAR CLASS! BEN SULLIVAN will be teaching guitar classes this summer. All of the guitar classes you see on the schedule will be BEN! Alot of you know him and realize what an awesome teacher he is. GUITAR and song-writing are his passions. He loves that even more than acting (I don't get it!). Ben is in this month's "Texas Monthly" (page 159) on the Texas State University page. Along with graduating this month Summa Cum Laude- a 3.9 GPA, his professors have given him the highest of praise (see the article). I don't know how much longer we will have him, so please take this opportunity! Remember what happened to our other teachers- Cody Linley, Logan Henderson, Logan Miller, etc. They are here and then, they are gone to wonderfully green pastures.

SONG-WRITING AND SINGING CLASSES- This is the first summer we have offered singing and song-writing classes. Bridgette began singing classes meant to help out with auditions when singing is a must. They have been so popular, we decided to have them be a part of our summer schedule.

OUR BIGGEST SEMINAR OF THE SUMMER IS July (JULY 24 & 25). HOWARD MELTZER is coming that weekend along with two SUCCESSFUL managers from L.A. One of them (Priscilla Moralez from One Talent Management) manages Kevin Costner and her management company manages Charlize Theron and Dakota Fanning. She also produces!!!! The other manager (Justine Hunt from Hines and Hunt) will also be attending both days. She has a few of my clients. She fights tooth and nail to get them seen on everything they are right for. I love both of these women- Different styles, Different personalities-Both honest and hard-working people who love their clients. MY kind of people! Of course, HOWARD MELTZER is almost everyone's favorite casting director- gracious, classy, kind, smart. He (along with his partner, Carol Goldwasser) casts "Hannah Montana", "I'm in the Band" and now, "Billion Dollar Freshman". He also consults on projects like "Diary of a wimpy kid" (Look him up at www.imdb.com). It will be a huuuuuge seminar weekend! BIG WEEKEND- JULY 24 & 25. SIX sessions so that we can accommodate many students!!!

VIDEOS OF THE MICHAEL WELCH SEMINAR! Remember the Stephanie Laffin (House Casting director) and MICHAEL WELCH SEMINAR!? Michael was in all the TWILIGHT movies?! Was your child a part of those IMPROV workshops meant to loosen the student up more in auditions? WELL, We have videos (edited by Tom Maden) that were taken at MICHAEL's classes. HERE ARE THE LINKS:

Acting for Camera students (6-8 year olds): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SwTMk4r_V7g
4th-8th Grade (lower levels): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAqKNZs8q5o
MASTERS: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q9UsVI9n_D4

Wondering about the June seminar previously advertised? JUNE SEMINAR was postponed. We had a seminar planned for the weekend of June 26, moved it to June 19, and realized that weekend is FATHER'S DAY... We certainly didn't want to intrude into "DAD's territory", so we are moving the June seminar to Fall.

Believe it or not, we have still more bookings...even though the last newsletter came out only a few weeks ago! (See Bookings below).

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I didn't get to put up all of my pics a few weeks ago, so right here is a good one of MacKenzie Baker on the set of "Suite Life on Deck" with one of the Sprouse twins. She had a great time!

Cameron ten Napel on the set of "Christmas Snow" & Sprouse twin (Filmed in Oklahoma)

JAX PACE booked a lead in a pilot called "In Her Shoes."

PARKER EPPES-CONTI booked a role in an Independent film called "Bluebonnet Secret".

AUSTIN SHOOK shot an independent film called "My Alien Mother" in Louisiana and they sent me a letter saying he was the best child actor they had ever worked with! Congrats, Austin!

BEN LUX is on a role! He is booking everything he touches! BEN AND MACKENZIE BAKER booked "North Texas District" commercial and Ben (along with JADEN ROBERTS, LANIE TAYLOR, AILEEN DAVILA) booked a J C PENNEY industrial. ALSO, BEN & His brother, AUSTIN LUX and Mom, MELISSA LUX booked a Leap Frog commercial. (That whole family is a booking machine! The little brother booked a commercial at two weeks old! Hey, when is Daddy Lux gonna get in on this?!)

LINDSEY BLACK booked a lead in an independent film shooting in San Diego called "Smash". " I can't believe this is actually happening! It's a direct reflection of your incredible and lasting coaching. Thank you!" Lindsey wrote me.

BRYCE CASS booked a Mattel International commercial. Mattel's new car with Bryce Cass

GENESIS PRZMIC booked a national T-mobile commercial. I just saw it last night during the finale of "24".

KAYLEE KING has been busy. She booked "Go Kart Kid", "Crossing the Enemy" and a music video.

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It's been almost a year since we opened our new studio (June 4th is our birthday!), and we have finally streamlined our registration procedures!! It's taken us a little bit to find the best method for our registration but we think we have it!! It's very important to follow the new procedures so that your registration will be considered.

To register for the June and July camps, as well as the upcoming Howard Meltzer Seminar, please go to our website at www.cathrynsullivan.com and click the register tab. Once on the register page you will need to fill out the provided form with ALL requested information and click "submit". The form will automatically come to us so there will be no need to e-mail your request to the 4classreg e-mail address.

This is step one in our new registration renovation J. After registering, we will then need you to click on the Express Payment Form which is also located under the register tab. Please fill out that form and fax to our office so that your payment information is on file and ready to go once your registration is approved (if you already have a card on file, there is no need to re-send). Due to the quick turn, we will not be able to call to remind you to send the payment form. If it is not on file when we are ready to confirm your student in the class, we will need to go to the next student on the list.

REGISTRATION WILL NOT BEGIN UNTIL 9:00 A.M. ON FRIDAY, MAY 28.
IF YOUR FORM IS RECEIVED BEFORE 9:00 A.M., IT WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

We realize that in some instances time off work needs to be arranged or vacations are being worked around, so we wanted to give you a full day to look over the schedule and decide which classes work best before registering.

JUNE SCHEDULE!

Camp: 4 - 5 consecutive days of class, 2 - 3 hours each day, which will fulfill 10 hour class requirement.
Intensive: 2 consecutive days of class, 5 hours each day, which will fulfill 10 hour class requirement.

Students who have not taken classes at Cathryn Sullivan's Acting for Film before will start with Film 1.

Film 2 and 3 may be taken out of order, but both levels must be completed before moving on to Film 4 and above.

NEW! ''LESS IS MORE" Classes - Classes with only 10 students in the class. Less students, more attention for a little more money.

FILM 1 :
WEEKEND Film 1 Intensive Workshop: June 12 & 13 (lunch included) 10:00 - 3:00 p.m., Ben, $240.

WEEKEND Film 1/Film 3 "LESS IS MORE" Mixed Level Class June 26-27 10:00-3:15 $355. (Lunch Included)

FILM 2:
Film 2 Camp: June 14 - 18 10:20-12:20 p.m., Instructor - Cathryn, $225.

Film 2 "Less is More" Camp: June 21-25 12:00-2:00 p.m.,Cathryn, $355.00 (10 people only)

WEEKEND Film 3 "LESS IS MORE" Mixed Level Intensive: June 26 & 27 (lunch included) 10:00 - 3:15 p.m., Ben Sullivan, $355.

FILM 4:
Film 4 & Mixed Levels "Less is More" Intensive: June 10 & 11 (lunch included) 10:00-3:15 p.m., Cathryn, $355.00

Film 4 "Less is More" Camp: June 28 - July 2 1:30-3:30, Cathryn Sullivan, $355.00

MIXED LEVELS (FILM 5, FILM 6, NEW MASTER 1 & NEW MASTER 2):
Film 4 & Mixed Levels (Film 5, Film 6, New master 1 & 2) "Less is More" Intensive: June 10 & 11 (lunch included) 10:00-3:15 p.m., Cathryn, $355.00

Mixed Levels Camp (Film 5, Film 6, New Master 1 & New Master 2): June 14 - 18 1:30 - 3:30 p.m., Cathryn, $225.

Mixed Levels (Film 5, Film 6, New Master 1 & New Master 2) Masters, & Kid Pro "Less is More" Camp: June 21 - 25 3:00-5:00 p.m., Cathryn $355.

Mixed Levels (Film 5, Film 6, New Master 1 & New Master 2) June 21-25 5:05-7:05 $225.

Mixed Levels & Masters (Kid Pro, High School & College Masters) Camp: June 28 - July 2 10:20 - 12:20 p.m., Cathryn, $225.

MASTERS:
Kid Pro & Masters (High School & College Masters & some Mixed Levels) "Less is More" Camp: June 21 - 25 3:00-5:00 p.m., Cathryn, $355.00

Masters (& Mixed Levels) Camp: June 28 - July 2 10:20 - 12:20 p.m., Cathryn, $225
THE BEST MASTER WORKSHOP IS IN JULY (LOOK THERE!)*******

"LESS IS MORE": (As shown above)
Class limited to 10 students for more individualized attention

MIXED LEVEL INTENSIVE -FILM 4, FILM 5, FILM 6, NEW MASTER 1 & NEW MASTER 2 (A mixed level class with 10 students only!)
JUNE 10-11 10:00-3:15pm $355. (Lunch included)

Masters & Mixed Levels (Film 5, Film 6, New Master 1 & 2) "Less is More" Camp: June 21 - 25 3:00 - 5:00 p.m., Cathryn, $355.00

Film 4 "Less is More" June 28 - July 2 1:30-3:30 p.m., Instructor - Cathryn Sullivan, $355.00

AC (Acting for Camera) CLASSES: (BOTH JUNE & JULY)
AC Classes are for students in Kindergarten (must be reading) - 3rd Grade

Students who have not taken classes at Cathryn Sullivan's Acting for Film before will begin with AC1

ALSO, AVAILABLE FOR THE ACTING FOR CAMERA MASTER AND AC 3 STUDENTS AND UP- HOWARD MELTZER WITH BUFF-UPS. HOWARD MELTZER SUNDAY, JULY 25 9-11:00AM (Buff-ups through-out the week)

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REGISTRATION WILL NOT BEGIN UNTIL 9:00 A.M. ON FRIDAY, MAY 28.
IF YOUR FORM IS RECEIVED BEFORE 9:00 A.M., IT WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

FILM 1:
Film 1 Camp: July 19 - July 22 10:00-12:30 p.m., Ben Sullivan, $235
Film 1 Camp: July 26 - July 29 5:00 - 7:30 p.m., Ben Sullivan, $235

FILM 2:
Film 2 Intensive: July 6 & 7 (lunch included) 10:00 - 3:15 p.m., Cathryn Sullivan, $230

FILM 3:
Film 3 Camp: July 19 - 22 2:30 - 5:00 p.m., Ben Sullivan, $225
Film 3 Camp: July 26 - 29 2:00 - 4:30 p.m., Ben Sullivan, $225

FILM 5, 6, NM 1& NM2 (MIXED LEVELS):
FILM 5, 6, NM 1 & 2 (Mixed): July 19 - 22 1:00 - 3:30 p.m., Cathryn Sullivan, $225

KID PRO HIGH SCHOOL & COLLEGE MASTERS & MASTERS:
Kid Pro, High School & College Masters & Masters 2 Day: July 8 & 9 (lunch included) 10:00 - 3:15 p.m., Cathryn Sullivan, $225

Kid Pro, High School & College Masters - Directing, Shooting & Acting!:
July 26 - 29 / 16 HOURS (Bring lunch every day except Thursday, when it will be provided) 10:40 - 2:40 p.m., Cathryn Sullivan, $275. Need to bring a video camera (Flipcam is the best to shoot and edit with for this kind of project).

OUR BIGGEST SEMINAR OF THE SUMMER IS July (JULY 24 & 25). HOWARD MELTZER is coming that weekend along with two SUCCESSFUL managers from L.A. One of them (Priscilla Moralez from One Talent Management) manages Kevin Costner and her management company manages Charlize Theron and Dakota Fanning. She also produces!!!! The other manager (Justine Hunt from Hines and Hunt) will also be attending both days. She has a few of my clients. She fights tooth and nail to get them seen on everything they are right for. I love both of these women- Different styles, Different personalities-Both honest and hard-working people who love their clients. MY kind of people! Of course, HOWARD MELTZER is almost everyone's favorite casting director- gracious, classy, kind, smart. He (along with his partner, Carol Goldwasser) casts "Hannah Montana", "I'm in the Band" and now, "Billion Dollar Freshman". He also consults on projects like "Diary of a wimpy kid" (Look him up at www.imdb.com). It will be a huuuuuge seminar weekend!

BIG WEEKEND- JULY 24 & 25.
SIX sessions so that we can accommodate many students!!!

SATURDAY JULY 24:
9:00 - NOON .- FILM 2, FILM 3, FILM 4, FILM 5, FILM 6 (4TH - 7TH GRADE) , $185
1:00 - 4:00P.M. - FILM 2, FILM 3, FILM 4, FILM 5, FILM 6 (8TH GRADE - COLLEGE), $210
4:05 - 7:05 P.M. - NEW MASTERS 1 & NEW MASTERS 2 & SOME MASTERS, $210

SUNDAY JULY 25:
9:00 - 11:00 A.M. - AC STUDENTS, $210
11:00 - 2:00 P.M.- KID PRO AND MASTERS STUDENTS, $210
3:00 - 6:00 P.M.- HS & COLLEGE AGE MASTERS STUDENTS, $210

1 ON 1 CONSULTATIONS WITH CATHRYN SULLIVAN: $25
Private consultation with Cathryn Sullivan in which you can discuss any questions you may have pertaining to your students progress and development as an actor. Sessions will be 15 minutes long, however, feel free to schedule 2 consecutive appointments if you feel you will need the additional time. It is important that you give 2 choices of times and we will do our best to accommodate your request. PLEASE BRING AN 8X10 or PICTURE OF YOUR CHILD.

1 ON 1 with Cathryn Sullivan:
June 7 4:00, 4:15, 4:30, 4:45, 5:00, 5:15, 5:30, 5:45, 6:00 (break) 6:30, 6:45, 7:00, 7:15, 7:30, 7:45, 8:00, 8:15 & 8:30, $25.

SINGING WITH BRIDGETTE HAMMERS

Singing 101! with Bridgette Hammers
SINGING 101 is an introduction to singing. The focus will be finding a comfortable song to sing for auditions. Whether they consider themselves a rocker, pop star, rapper, or a country singer, we will have a song for them! We will work on the importance of singing from the diaphragm and using the voice as an instrument, while using a section of a different song each week. At the end of this class, the students will be able to sing with more confidence and understand how the voice works. (SEE TIMES BELOW)

Singing 102! with Bridgette Hammers
SINGING 102 is a continuation of SINGING 101 with more emphasis on vocal chords, end vowels, etc. This class is for those who have already taken SINGING 101. (SEE TIMES BELOW)

Singing 103! with Bridgette Hammers
SINGING 103 is a build off of SINGING 101/102. We will prepare a full song to sing for YouTube and for a showcase for our friends and family. This class also focuses on stage presence, and developing the voice. Bring a choice of 2 songs on a CD, and bring the lyrics for both songs. (SEE TIMES BELOW)

CLASSES OFFERED:
June 21 - 25:
1:00 - 2:20 Mixed 102/101 (under 9), $150
2:35 - 4:35 Mixed 102/101 (9 and over), $200

June 28 - July 2:
12:30 - 2:00 103 (under 9), $150
2:15 - 4:15 103 (9 & up), $200

July 26 - 29:
10:00- 11:30 P.M. 101/102 MIXED (UNDER 9), $150
11:40 - 2:00 P.M. 101/102 MIXED (9 & up), $200

Songwriting Class! with Bridgette Hammers
In this class you will be learning how to write songs. This is a beginning class for songwriting. It is a fast paced class where you will learn to song write on your own, with another person, and as a group. You will also learn Major chord progressions for Popular songs that you hear on the radio. You will have the opportunity to work with seasoned song writers and learn the tricks of the trade.

CLASSES OFFERED:
June 21 - 25:
4:45 - 6:45 pm (levels 101 / 102** mixed - all ages), $220

June 28 - July 2:
4:30 - 6:30 pm (levels 101/102** mixed - all ages), $220

**see above class descriptions for the levels

GUITAR LESSONS! WITH BEN SULLIVAN
Yes, the very same Ben Sullivan who teaches our Film 1 & 3 classes! Aside from being passionate about the craft of acting, Ben's other pursuit is playing the guitar. He has been teaching guitar lessons in Austin and we are very fortunate to have him teaching at our studio this summer!
Each student will be required to bring their own acoustic guitar, a desire to learn and Ben will supply the rest!

CLASSES OFFERED:

GROUP GUITAR: NORMALLY $170, Summer Discount $150!

GROUP GUITAR: June 14-18 4-5:30
June 14-18 PRIVATES AVAILABLE: 8-9:00**

GROUP GUITAR: June 21-25 7:00-8:30
June 28-July 2: PRIVATES AVAILABLE 8-9:00**

GROUP GUITAR: July 19-22 4 days 5:05-6:50

** Guitar Privates will be scheduled once guitar classes have started.

COMMERCIALS, COMMERCIALS, COMMERCIALS! with Vicki Baumann
There are so many different styles of commercials being produced now! Learn how to perform for each one! You will be shown how to choose your look,decipher story boards, and how to stand out, impress and book! You will have the opportunity to film three different types of commercials! You will get to experience "commercial casting sessions" from beginning to end! Learn what it takes to book national commercials! A fun and informative class!
7 ½ hours of instruction for only $150.00

CLASSES OFFERED:

MIDDLE SCHOOL MASTER, NEW MASTER 1 & 2 10:00-1:30 JULY 6-7 $150.

KID PRO & HIGH SCHOOL, COLLEGE MASTER 2:30-6:00 JULY 6-7 $150

FILM 2- FILM 6 4th-7th grade 10:00-1:30 JULY 8-9 $150

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Actors and Actresses!

I meant to send out the Singing Classes with my schedule last week and somehow, it didn't happen, so here it is:

FOUR CLASSES STARTING MONDAY, MAY 10, MAY 17, 24 & JUNE 7. Please check out schedule page for more information for classes and times! Singing 103 This class is a build off of Singing Cuz its Fun 101/102. We will prepare a full song to sing for YouTube and for a showcase for our friends and family. This class also focuses on stage presence, and developing the voice.

Also, I have gotten hundreds of emails concerning May's Film schedule. REMEMBER, I AM IN L.A. and the studio is not open right now. We will be in the office next week putting the lists together and sending out confirmations. Debbie is working on each one of your emails as we speak. Please be patient till next week when we get the lists put together for classes. Summer schedule will come out at that time! Thanks so much! I look forward to seeing you guys and working with you soon!

Sincerely, Cathryn Sullivan and Staff
www.cathrynsullivan.com
Questions? Email 4classreg@gmail.com

I am so sorry this is just coming out, but I have been very busy here in L.A. working with my students on auditions, callbacks and jobs and also going to fun things like the Nickolodean Choice Awards & the VIP party afterwards where I hung out with agents and casting directors and caught up with Logan Henderson, Savannah Gipson(Big time Rush), Hung out with Debby Ryan(Suite Life on Deck) and her momma. I also ran into Demi Lovato where she introduced me to her new beau (Joe Jonas)!

I was so excited that Selena Gomez got "Best Actress in a TV series"! Wasn't she so adorable on her acceptance speech? I had supper with Mandy, Selena's Momma a few nights prior. I've had lots of fun times with all of my friends out here in La La Land. I also went to see Demi's show "Sonny with a Chance."

I even got to coach Demi Lovato on her "Grey's Anatomy" role where she is going to stun the world with this role! I have had a lot of my students book roles this past 2 months and I can't wait to brag a little...Oh, who am I kidding...I'll be bragging a lot! My students were GREAT this season!!! (See Bookings!...and there are still some more that are in callback situations that I can't talk about yet!)

MAY SCHEDULE

May and first of week of June's schedule is in this newsletter. Please check out and review how to register so that your child can have a place in classes next month. May classes will be charged the first week of May. Prices are lower than normal because of less hours, but if you sign up for the MAY classes, it will knock off the rust and put you in a good place for Summer classes.

SUMMER classes are coming out soon, and will have some cool things including group guitar lessons, commercial classes and new master classes. I have listened to your requests and will not be charging Summer classes until mid-May (to help everyone out) but registration for this should be very, very soon. (It was going to come out with this newsletter, but I had to firm a few more things up and wanted to get registration on MAY started).

CATHERINE STROUD, who is casting TWO pilots for NICKOLODEAN right now is coming May 22-23. She wants to look at my developing talent! (She's already looking at a few of my students now for her show!) HOWARD MELTZER has started casting a pilot for DISNEY too! Howard will be coming to our studio July 24-25th!

NEW! I have a new class called "LESS IS MORE". It will only have 10-12 students in the class, (less students, more attention for a little more money). Check it out if you are interested. It is a chance for your child to get more attention in the classroom.

MAY SCHEDULE & SUMMER SCHEDULE- I decided to release them separately so that you don't have to pay for both May and the summer sessions at the same time (per some of your requests). May classes will be charged within the next 2 weeks. Summer session won't be charged till late May (after May 15). There are one on one consultations at the end of the month. I wanted to get those before I left for LA and I'm sorry I was unable to, but there will be some times and days to choose from the first of June.

I had a great time in California. I almost always do, but I'm excited about getting back to my hometown state and developing some more actors. Look at my booking section. My students ROCKED the last couple of months even though there is less work for actors right now!

Blessings,
Cathryn Sullivan
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BOOKINGS-

GEORGIA COLE and McKALEY MILLER booked regular roles on the series "The Gates". It is a TV show being filmed in Louisiana.
EMMA FUHRMANN booked the part of Sissy on Jerry Bruckheimer's new pilot "Chase".
LINDSEY SEIDEL and COLE CORDELL booked parts on Collin Hanks pilot "Code 58".

Above Left- Emma Fuhrmann on the set of Jerry Bruckheimer's new TV Pilot "Chase". Right- (from left) McKaley Miller & Georgia Cole on set of "The Gates" shooting in Louisiana.

JORDAN REYNOLDS booked a month for his role as Ricky Brown on the set of "Big G" filmed in New Orleans, Louisiana. JAREN LEWISON booked a role on "Midland" with Jon Voight and an American Airline commercial.
MCKENZIE BAKER booked a part on "Suite Life On Deck". (Picture coming in Summer schedule updates)
CHRISTIAN LUX (the newest Lux boy) booked a part on the American Airline commercial too at only two weeks old! (He hasn't trained at my studio YET, but his bro's have!)
BRIGHTON SHARBINO booked a small role on "Hannah Montana".
CAMERON ten NAPEL booked a lead on "A Christmas Snow" as well as LAUREN WINTERS for a principal role. "A Christmas Snow" was filmed in Oklahoma. CAMERON also booked a commercial for DallasWater Utilites and a voice over for "Leap Frog". AUSTIN LUX & PIPER BYERS also booked the "Leap Frog" voice over.
CARLY STUDER, HUNTER PECUNIA, MAC WHITE, MCKALEY MILLER, SINJIN VENEGAS, REED WILLIAMS all booked an independent film "Go-Kart Girl" which has already been sold!
CARMEN STUDER was the producer on this independent film that COULD! Congrats!

ALYSSA OVERBECK & MARISSA CAVAZOS booked the parts in "L.A. Art Show" which shot in Louisiana and Alyssa also booked an APEX commercial.
MONTSE HERNANDEZ booked "Teach for America" commercial, a Chevy commercial and a voiceover for "Special Agent OSO". DODGE PRINCE & BRITTON GOMEZ booked a Buds Best Cookies Commercial! Britton also booked the part of a snooty Russian ballerina in "Blunderinas".
JENA EMSHOFF booked a part on a Girl Scout industrial.
HUNTER KNOCHE booked two more Smuckers commercials. They Liiiike him!
CHRISTIAN WIKOFF booked the part of Cubby in "Language of a Broken Heart".
MADISON KAY booked a part in "Post-Racial".
AMY MADDOX HARRINGTON booked a Dicks Sporting Goods commercial- her first audition ever!
BRYCE CASS booked a Home Depot commercial.
JACOB KNIGHT booked a Hasbro commercial.
AILEEN DAVILA, BEN LUX & JADEN ROBERTS booked a J C Penney's commercial.
Lil Sis JILLIAN ROBERTS booked a MWR (Army) commercial.
JOSH BLAYLOCK booked an Audi commercial which was filmed in New York.
DAWSON HOLDER got the lead in "The History Lesson" and lil sis AUDREY HOLDER booked something too!
PRESLEY MONEY did a short in LA called Hero's Wealth and a national AT&T U-verse Commercial.
MAX JENKINS & ASHLEY BOETTCHER booked a national Hamburger Helper commercial. While Max was in L.A., he booked 2 national commercials, 2 spec commercials and eight student films.
JEN STONE is the star in a supporting role called "Tapestry" and did you see her in her first lead role "Harriet, the Spy: Blog Wars"?

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MAY SCHEDULE for FILM, ACTING FOR CAMERA & CATHERINE STROUD SEMINAR! fo

Please see registration procedures below. Must be followed ensure placement into a class.
Prices for the May session are a bit lower than usual due to shorter session (4 weeks instead of 6).

FILM CLASSES:
All Film classes are for Fourth Grade - College-Aged Students:

• FILM 1 WEEKEND INTENSIVE: May 15-16 (LUNCH INCLUDED) 9:00-2:00 (Sat. & Sun), $225.

• FILM 2 THREE-DAY INTENSIVE: MONDAYS, May 1, 17, 24 5:30-9:00, $225.

• FILM 3 WEEKEND INTENSIVE: May 15-16 (DINNER INCLUDED) 3:00-8:00 (Sat. & Sun), $225

• FILM 4 THREE-DAY INTENSIVE: WEDNESDAYS, May 12, 26, June 2 5:00-9:00 pm (Bring snack and water) $235 for full 12 hours ($15 discount)

• FILM 5, FILM 6, NEW MASTER 1, NEW MASTER 2 (Mixed Levels)
THREE-DAY INTENSIVE: TUESDAYS
May 11, 25 and June 1st 5:20-9:00, $220.

• "LESS IS MORE": SATURDAYS May 8, 15, 29 & June 5th 5:20pm-7:45, $310.
A new class with Middle School Master Students, Film 6, New Master 1 and New Master 2 students.
ONLY 10 Students allowed for $310 (regularly $335).

• HOMESCHOOL CLASS: THURSDAYS May 20, May 27 & June 3 11:30-3:00, $220
ALL FILM levels (Bring Lunch & Water. Pizza provided on final class!)

• ACTING FOR CAMERA-FAST TRACK: Four SATURDAYS May 8, 15, 29 & June 5th, 9-11:00, $210 (10 Students - by invitation only)

• KID PRO - Four SATURDAYS May 8, 15,29 & June 5th 11:15-1:15, $155. (By invitation only)

• HIGH SCHOOL & COLLEGE-AGED MASTER CLASS - SATURDAY May 8, 15, 29 & June 5th 2:15-5:15 $185.

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CATHERINE STROUD, Casting Director for TWO pilots for NICK right now
+ LOCAL AGENTS:
TARA COET, Children's Director from Kim Dawson & BARBARA BLANCHETTE, Children's Director from Campbell are coming MAY 22-23RD
- Scripts for this will be given out one week prior to her arrival and buff-ups will be available and are RECOMMENDED!

Price is less than EVER! Price for both the seminar AND buff-up $199. Seminar itself $185.
(Buff-ups have never been lower....I really want you to guys to shine!) Pick a Seminar time & Buff-up!

CATHERINE STROUD SEMINAR

• Saturday, May 22 9-11:00 Acting for Camera
11:05-2:15 Film 2 and up (4th grade-7th grade)
3:15- 6:05 Film 2 and up (7th grade-College aged)

• Sunday, May 23
9:00-12:00 Kid Pro & Middle School Master
1:00-4:00 New Master 1 & New Master 2
4:00-7:00 High School & College Master

Buff-ups to choose from (Choose 2- 1st choice and 2nd choice):
• SUNDAY, MAY 16
FILM Students- 1:30-3:30, 3:40-5:40, 6:00-8:00 (14 students each)

• TUESDAY, MAY 18
ACTING FOR CAMERA Students- 4:00-5:30 (14 Students)
FILM Students 5:40- 8:00 (16 students)
FILM Students 8:00-9:00 (10 students only)

• WEDNESDAY, MAY 19
ACTING FOR CAMERA Students 4-5:30 (14 Students)
FILM Students 5:40-8:00 (16 students)
FILM Students 8:00-9:00 (10 students only)

• THURSDAY, MAY 20
LAST-MINUTE BUFF-UP 5:00-7:00

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ACTING FOR CAMERA CLASSES: for Kindergarten - Third Graders.
(These classes take special care, more aides than normal classes. They cost more per hour than the Film classes usually but you get a break this month!).

• ACTING FOR CAMERA 1:
We are working around AC 1's favorite teacher, Caleb Pierce, who has the lead in a play till May 15th, so AC 1 CLASS will be THREE TUESDAYS and a SATURDAY., $155. (14 students)
Tuesdays, MAY 18, 25, & JUNE 1 from 4-5:30 AND Saturday, May 29, 10:50am-11:55pm

• ACTING FOR CAMERA 2:
We are working around AC 2's favorite teacher, Caleb Pierce who has the lead in a play till May 15th, so AC 2 CLASS will be THREE TUESDAYS and a SATURDAY $155. (14 students)
Tuesdays, May 18, 25 & June 1 from 5:30-7:00 and SATURDAY, May 29, 12:00-1:05pm

• ACTING FOR CAMERA 3 & ACTING FOR CAMERA 4:
TUESDAYS May 11, 25, June 1 3:50-5:20, $145.
(14 students, 4 1/2 hrs.)

• ACTING FOR CAMERA 5 & up:
MONDAYS, MAY 10, 17, 24 3:45-5:30pm, $145. (14 students, 5 1/2 hrs)

• FAST-TRACK
Advanced ACTING FOR CAMERA: SATURDAYS May 8, 15, 29 & June 5th 9-11:00pm, $210
(10 Students - by invitation only)

TO REGISTER: EMAIL YOUR REQUESTS TO 4CLASSREG@GMAIL.COM
FORMAT MUST BE FOLLOWED

Use this form:
1) Name of Student
2) Age of student and Skill that Student has just completed
3) Classes he/she requests
4) Workshop requests and 2 choices of Buff-ups (but understand I only get one of them)
5) Parent's name, cell, email address

EXAMPLE:
1) Scott Landers
2) 14 yrs old and Film 4
3) Would like Film 5, Tuesday 5:20-9:00
4) Catherine Stroud New Master, Sunday from 1-4:00 a. 1st choice buff-up Sunday 1:30-3:30 & b. Tuesday 8:00-9:00
5) Cathy Sullivan, 214-555-1366- CathySully@gmail.com

If your child is a Film 1 student or is not a regular student at the CS studio, fill out this form for express registration at www.cathrynsullivan.com and click the "register" link at the top of the page.

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CALIFORNIA VS. TEXAS
After spending time in both California and Texas for months at a time, I put together a list of Pros and Cons of both States. It was put together in fun so please take it as light-heartedly as it is written. I LOVE Both States for various reasons, but they both have their pros and cons:

BLESSINGS, CATHRYN SULLIVAN

To register and for questions, email 4classreg@gmail.com Studio is not open right now (I'm not in Texas!) so there will be no one to answer calls yet. Studio will be open up on May 3rd!

Hey ALL!!! This is just an update to let you know that we WILL have Classes in MAY!...Including a Film 1 & Film 3intensive With Ben Sullivan on MAY 15-16!(I was going to make it May 8-9 and realized that was Mother's Day...thanks to one of you guys...so I moved it!) There will be also be FILM 2, 3, 4, 5-NEW MASTER 2 & MASTER CLASSES TOO to get everyone back in shape! Singing classes will be starting back too! DETAILS & REGISTRATION COMING SOON!PLEASE SAVE THE DATE THOUGH!

I have been working non-stop in L.A. with several of my students and can't wait to tell you all about it! (I coached Demi Lovato on her Grey's Anatomy rolewhere she plays what they think is a Schizophrenic and was on hold to go to be Selena Gomez's acting coachon her new movie "Monte Carlo" but that didn't work out THIS time although her Mom said she was going to try and get me on one of her other movie sets soon).

I'm also getting to have some fun while doing business like when I went to the Nick Choice Awards and the VIP party afterwards with Jennifer Patredis (LA's CESD agent) and got to see a bunch of my students WIN and present! (Some of them were YOUR teachers! Wasn't that cool?!) THREE out of FOUR who were nominated for Best TV show had MY students in them and SELENA GOMEZ won Best Actress in a TV show!..and there was some tough competition! I can't tell you how proud I was!!!!

I am ALSO working on the Summer Schedule. I thought I'd have it all by now, but I have some cool things planned for the Summer and had to nail down some things by having lunch meetings with Agents, Managers and Casting directors!

Some dates to block off are MAY 22ND! CATHERINE STROUD, who is casting Nickolodean's "Super Ninjah" and another NICK pilot right now (and whom some of my students are in callbacks for right now) is coming to my place that day! She is very cool, smart and very nice! You will looooove her. TARA COET, agent at Kim Dawson will also be there to take notes and check out developing talent as well as her own! This is going to be available to Film 2 and above this time! They want to see 'developing' talent as well as those that are READY!

JUNE 26-27...HUUUUGE Seminar! More details on that one as soon as I get all of them...But Agents, Managers, etc coming that weekend.

JULY 24-25 ALSO, HOWARD MELTZERis coming back, casting director for "I'm in the Band", "Hannah Montana" and is casting the "Billion Dollar Freshman" pilot right now for Disney XD.

We are going to have a rockin' Summer at my place! We will be adding a COMMERCIAL class with Vicki Baumann in JULY and Guitar Classes with Ben Sullivan!

I've also been able to get scripts for all the latest movie, pilots and guest starring roles and I'm learning all the new trends while I'm out here in L.A. Every single time I come out here, I think I know it all and then....BAM! I learn some more!

I love and miss you all. I will see you soon! Please don't email me back right now as I am trying to put the schedule together and nail down everything so I can't really tell you exactly when things are going to be (except for those that are already set like those above) until I have everything perfect! I still am in LA for a little while longer! I have some important callbacks for starring roles coming up and that is really important for now.

WE are not risking anyone's lives to go to ACTING CLASS today (Thursday) , although if it were a seminar and an industry guest had flown in from Los Angeles, I'd be singing a different tune! Especially since I have teenagers who drive to my classes themselves, I have to cancel classes due to the snow and ice activity....and SINCE you have a day off, enjoy the snow, but remember to rehearse and practice your scripts for next class. This is a perfect time to use this time to benefit your acting career! These classes will be rescheduled for THURSDAY, MARCH 11TH.

WOW! What a series! The students are progressing so well in class. I have been really happy with how far they have come! I have lots of determined, driven actors. Talent is only a part of it. Skill, Patience and Drive are even more important than Talent to help an actor or actress succeed.

GREAT SEMINAR! What a GREAT seminar/workshop we had the Weekend of January 30-31! Stephanie Laffin, casting director for "House", a show that has won several emmy's over the years was so inspirational! We were so lucky to have such a spectacular person come work with each one of your children and my students. Many of you have already emailed me about how happy you were with the workshop and I really appreciate all of your feedback! See general comments by Stephanie Laffin, Casting director for the Emmy winning TV show "HOUSE" below*. Specific comments have and are being discussed in class.

GOOD MORNING, TEXAS!I'm going to be on Good Morning Texas on Monday, Feb 15 as part of a series they are doing on Child Actors. Tara Coet, Director of Kim Dawson Children's division will also be speaking sometime next week as well as Stevie Miller, Logan Miller's momma (Logan is the star of "I'm in the Band" and many of your child's Film 1/ Film 3 teacher! It's been a long time since I've been in FRONT of the cameras! Uh-oh...Guess I'll have to take my own advice!

I JUST RECEIVED A WONDERFUL TEXT FROM A PRODUCER ABOUT MY STUDENTS!: A producer for the movie "Go-Kart Girl" (who's daughter has taken classes from me for over 4 years) just sent me a text. Their first day of shooting is TODAY.....in the SNOW...and she cast a lot of the students from my Kid Pro class....And this was her sweet text: "Your Kids and Moms rock! Everyone showed up in this gorgeous snow to work and I'm in heaven knowing that I can trust these actors!! I'm just sitting here thinking how blessed all these kids are for your influence in our lives. Because of your passion, we are all here! I would never be doing this if it weren't for you. Thanks! It is so fun!"

BOOKINGS! Lots of bookings all over the country. Those will come out in my next newsletter with the new classes on them.

THERE ARE A FEW SPOTS LEFT IN THE MICHAEL WELCH/PARENT SEMINAR COMING UP NEXT WEEKEND!...and a few spots left in the Film 1 and Film 3 intensive weekend classes. (There are TWO film 2 intensives that are full but we welcome you on the waiting list!)

PARENT SEMINAR!:
My parent seminar is going to be quite unique! The speakers are all Moms in the business who are also professionals in the business as well. That gives us all a very unique and understanding viewpoint!

MANDY TEEFEY! -MANDY is the key speaker for the parent seminar. She is SELENA GOMEZ's Mom AND a producer as well.

TARA COET! Director of the Children and Teen division for Broadcast at the KIM DAWSON agency will also be a speaker and is a Mom of an actress (NOEL COET) and an agent.

CATHRYN SULLIVAN- I am a Mom of an actor, (CODY LINLEY) and am also an acting coach.

This PARENT SEMINAR is coming up next weekend, Feb 20-21! We still have a few spots left in the Michael Welch/Parent seminar. Question and Answer period will be included. If you are interested in the spots left, please email us your request at 4classreg@gmail.com. Questions, email CathySully@gmail.com

BELOW**(Under Stephanie Laffin's notes), Michael has explained what "The Harold" is that he will be working on with the students for those of you who have been asking. Ben Sullivan will be coming back that weekend to help with this class as well, so the students will have not only have an inspirational time, they will have two very cool teachers! Below are the spots left: There are several spots left in ACTING FOR CAMERA group for Michael Welch and for BEGINNERS group for the Parent Seminar. (If you know someone who is interested in getting their child involved but not sure about the process, this is a good seminar for them to go to).

IF YOU WOULD LIKE THE MICHAEL WELCH AND PARENT SEMINAR, IT IS $210. Michael Welch seminar is $185. Parent Seminar is $50. $210. for both ($25 DISCOUNT if you ask for both).

Saturday, Feb 20
Michael Welch Elementary 9:00-12:00 (Film 2-Film 6) FULL/CLOSED
Michael Welch Fifth Grade - Middle School 1:00-4:00 (Film 2-Film 6) 4 spots left
Michael Welch High School (Film 2 -New Master) 4:05-7:05 FULL/CLOSED

Saturday, Feb 21
Michael Welch New Master, Kid Pro, and Master students 9:00-12:00 1 spot left
Michael Welch Acting 4 Camera and Young Film Students 1:00-3:00 6 spots left
Michael Welch High School Master and Some Kid Pro 3:05-6:05 3 spots left

Saturday, Feb 20 Parent Seminar (Parent seminars will be going on at the same time as your child's seminar so that you can make one trip!)
9:20-11:20 Parents of Elementary (F2-New Master) 2 spots
1:20-3:20 Parents of Middle School (F2-New Master) 2 spots
4:25-6:25 Parents of High School (F2-New Master) 4 spots

Sunday, Feb 21 Parent Seminar (Parent seminars will be going on at the same time as your child's seminar so that you can make one trip!)
9:15-11:15 High School Master, Kid Pro and All Masters 2 spots
1-3:00 Parents of Young Actors 2 spots
3:20-5:20 Beginners 14 spots!

FILM 1- There is an intensive FILM 1 Weekend coming up FEB 27-28
SATURDAY, FEB 27 1:00-7:00 AND SUNDAY, FEB 28 1:30-6:30 $250. 2 SPOTS LEFT

There are TWO FILM 2 intensives coming up:
ONE is Thursday, Friday, March 4-5 and Sunday, March 7 from 1:00-6:00 $250. FULL/CLOSED
Another is Tues, March 2, Thurs, March 3 and Tues, March 9 5:00-9:00 $250. FULL/CLOSED

There are no spots open in Film 2 right now, however there is no one on these waiting lists right now (hence the reason why I made two intensives back to back the same week), so if you'd like to be on this waiting list, let me know at 4classreg@gmail.com. There is always someone who has something come up (like sickness) and if you want to be on call to take their spot, we would like to have you!

FILM 3- There is an intensive FILM 3 Weekend coming up FEB 26,27, 28 $220. Friday, Feb 26 from 5:00-9:00 Saturday, Feb 27 9-12:00 And Sunday, Feb 28 9-12:00 Only 1 spot left

*NOTES from the Stephanie Laffin Seminar:
Stephanie watched and evaluated each individual child giving them specific comments and direction on how to improve their scene. I was awe-struck when my students, YOUR children, took her direction so well and in some cases even exceeded our expectations. I was very proud! The students and I have been discussing Stephanie's specific comments that she had for each student and my own analysis of each performance during class this past week. There were a few classes where we ran out of time THIS week and will be talking about it THIS week. I absolutely loved her honesty! She tells it 'how it is' but was very gentle about it at the same time.

BELOW, I have also included Stephanie's general quotes for you to review and use to gain insight about things she looks for and wants in children/teens as a casting director for an Emmy nominated show.

General Comments made by Stephanie Laffin along with my input:
WHAT SHE WANTS: "Give me an opinion of who you are and what you are saying. What are you feeling? Make sure when you speak, it as if you are saying it for the first time", says SL. When you are in an audition, even though you've rehearsed it a lot, it should still sound spontaneous! When you are on set, there may be twelve takes and every time it needs to sound like you just "thought of it". Don't be lazy!

SHE LIKES STRONG CHOICES: "Commit to your ideas, even if they are wrong. I HATE wishy-washy", says SL. I continue to say, "Make strong choices." If they are wrong, most industry professionals will be impressed that you tried something specific and strong. It is a sign they are interested when they give you direction. If the student is able to adapt and be directable, then there is more of a chance for a callback or booking! "No one wants to go to a movie and say 'it was fine'. FINE IS A DIRTY WORD", says SL. I loved it when she said that. Be interesting! Stand out! Make strong choices!

PUTTING YOUR PERSONALITY IN IT: "I want to see what your personality is like and what you can put into the scene", Says SL. When you are playing a character, put parts of your personality into the scene. Also, be ready to interview. For example, when you come up and she asks you how fourth grade is...THAT is an interview! Many students lacked the interview skills it took to make an impression saying only one word "Good"or "I hate fourth grade" and "My dog is annoying". We have been talking about that in class this week as it is imperative that they are likeable in the interview, so the casting director will feel confident in showing her producers someone who will be fun to work with, not someone who is negative or doesn't know how to talk with adults. Interview skills are a must!

BEING LIKABLE: Up till now, we have had casting directors who have mainly been looking for regular stars on shows and have mostly wanted "like-able" characters. Stephanie said that some of the characters who have guest starring roles on HOUSE are NOT likeable. That was new for all of us! Now, one has to figure out how to be likeable in the interview and be a unlikeable character when it's called for.

TOO BROAD A STROKE: Stephanie referred to those who went too "big" as, "You are painting too broad a stroke". Some of the students didn't realize what this meant when she said it, and we've discussed this in some classes but if this is one of the comments on your child's evaluation, this is what it meant: It's important to be real and not go too big, stagey or looking like you are "acting" even though you are. Some students who got nervous went back to the broad-style acting even though their class work isn't that way. I think with more experience with seminars and being in front of industry professionals, the students usually calm down and figure that these important casting directors and agents are just like everyone else....Human Beings who really are nice and want you to do your best!

FOCUS: "It's important to focus", said SL. Although we work on this a lot in class, especially during firm ups, there were several students who would look at Stephanie or myself as they worked on their scene. It is important to focus on the reader and not look at the ones who are watching your work.

RESEARCH: You should not just research your character and what he/she is feeling and doing, but also what character you are playing opposite. "If your character is playing opposite 'Kutner' in our show, you need to figure out how you and he will be able to find the truth together." Go to www.imdb.com when you have auditions for guest starring roles and see what characters you are playing against. Then, watch the show to see what choices will work.

YELLING IS CHEAP: It is Stephanie's opinion that when you yell, you lose power. That is what their show is about. It is not that way with all shows, but that is how she feels about "House". It wouldn't be a good idea to yell on an audition for her. You can have determination and intensity without yelling and for her show it is more powerful. You also need to know how to yell when it's called for because there are plenty other times it is needed...just usually not for Stephanie's show.

CRYING ON CUE: I loved this one. "When you cry in a scene, you should come to it organically and get there from things that happen that propel you to cry rather than thinking 'I need to cry here'". THE HAIR, BRACES, EYELINER AND TAN THING: I heard Stephanie, like Sharon Lieblein and Christian Kaplan continually comment about my girls' hair, makeup and braces AGAIN! Girls and guys, please get your hair out of your face. I can't tell you how many times this weekend I saw only ONE EYE of a student as the other one was covered up by hair! She ended up asking several people to pull back their hair.

GIRLS, PLEASE FOR YOUR OWN SAKE, DO NOT PUT EYELINER ON! Over and over, my guests and myself explain to girls that the eyeliner thing does not work in this business. You need to look younger than you are, not older and Stephanie said we are not looking for, "Sharpie around your eyes". Also there are many people who have permanent retainers glued to their mouths by orthodontists. Realize that when you glue things in your child's mouth, it could very well affect their speech and keep them from being considered for projects. Braces on top of the teeth are also a huge concern. There are agents who won't even see or TAKE a child with braces on the front side of their teeth. Look into Linguals or invisiline if you must have things happen with their teeth. There are orthodontists who will work with you! Don't let them talk you into things when it will affect your child's career! Pet peeves of Stephanie: She also hates super white teeth and orange tans. She wants the character on her show to look real. There are other casting directors who LIKE really white teeth. A balanced look would be the best thing here. (Don't go super white).

IMPROV: Stephanie thinks it's imperative for actors/actresses to know improvisation (which is what our Michael Welch Seminar is all about next month!) She said it helps on the sets, for auditions, in interviews and in life. She said Hugh Laurie (Star of HOUSE) is great at improv. "He can work moment to moment." I couldn't agree more. Improv is under-rated in Dallas.

MOST IMPORTANT: "The audition is about connecting with the reader. Talk to your mother (the reader) with more familiarity as if you know her", says SL. If you have a scene with your mother, you need to talk to the reader like she is really your own mother, even if it's Tom or Katie or even someone you don't know at all. We have great readers for our seminars. Many times in auditions, however, the readers are bland and boring and will not give you anything to work with. It is up to the actor to use their imagination and make it work. That is your job. You have to be able to do that without it throwing you off.

PUTTING THE SCENE TOGETHER: "Stringing it together is important", said SL. The character and choices for the scene have got to make sense as a whole. 8x10's: Stephanie doesn't get the "Manufactured brooding look" that usually works well for theatrical 8x10s although many casting directors and agents do. She also, like most casting directors, does not like it when you look older than your headshot or your hair is short and your headshot portrays long hair. She seemed a little turned off by the "glam" headshots as well. "Just get a shot of what you look like RIGHT NOW on your best day," is what Stephanie Laffin explained in regards to headshots. I think that is good advice and since her show and her group either are nominated for emmy's or win emmy's, we should listen! That's it! Specific comments are being discussed in class. I love having these seminars as I learn so much

**The HAROLD By Michael Welch
February 19-21, 2010
Teacher: Michael Welch, (who plays "Mike Newton" in Twilight, NewMoon, Eclipse and many other roles) explains "THE HAROLD". )

Many actors are skeptical about exploring improvisational work. They consider it to separate from the kind of acting that will help them in film, television, theatre, and most importantly, the audition room. They assume that because its' structure and process are different from more traditional training techniques that it's impractical; somehow less useful than emotional preparation and scene work. Or they don't think they have the natural or developed talent to be creative or humorous without written text.

In my experience, there are two ways to approach improvisation. The more well known method requires its' participants to actively search for humor, creativity, and approval from the audience. You will see this kind of work on "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" The way I teach is about developing a different and valuable set of tools for ALL types, styles, and genres of acting. When taught and utilized properly improv is not separate from acting, it enhances it. The skills that are developed and crafted can be used to an actor's great advantage in scene work, monologues, auditions, cold readings, film, TV, theatre, and voice over.

The HAROLD is a long form improvisation that was developed by Del Close in 1967. I learned the exercise from Gary Austin (founder of the legendary Groundlings comedy troupe), who learned it directly from Mr. Close. In other words, the way I teach it is almost identical to how it was originally developed, aside from a few tweaks implemented over the past 43 years. The HAROLD is about following impulses, committing to physicality, owning the space you're in, exploring, listening, playing, having fun, and finding freedom within structure, which is what acting is all about. There is no pressure to be funny, emotional, creative, or entertaining, but you will discover that these things grow organically out of the exercise. It is great for actors of all ages, backgrounds, and skill levels. It will stretch you, challenge you, and hopefully inspire and invigorate you (and me).

I look forward to working with you. I look forward to playing with you. And I hope this can be a constructive and enjoyable journey for all of us. HAVE FUN!!

Hopefully this was helpful and you will keep this is case something comes up! As always, dream big!

DID YA'LL SEE THE LOGANS?! THEY BOTH LOOKED GREAT ON THEIR OWN SHOWS this week! I am excited and am filled with joy right now! I just got finished watching a sneak preview of both LOGAN HENDERSON and LOGAN MILLER's new shows for 2010, one on Nickelodeon (BIG TIME RUSH) and the other on Disney XD (I'M IN THE BAND). I was so proud of them! STUDENTS: Was it cool for you to watch your teachers on TV with their own shows? Both Logans were TEACHERS of mine for around 2 years (Many of you had them as Film 1 and Film 3 students) and they were students of mine for 4 years. In fact, both Logan's were in the same Film 2 class performing the same Film 2 work as my Film 2 class is doing THIS WEEK!!!! The Logans have paid their dues and are on their way! I bet both shows will be big hits, but best of all...LOGAN and LOGAN looked GREAT AND LOOKED LIKE THEY WERE HAVING FUN AND LIVING THEIR DREAM!

The Logan's worked hard to get where they are today with being stars on a new show. 2010 is gonna rock for them! To reach your dreams, it takes talent, but also- imagination, listening and paying attention in class and staying IN class (Logan Henderson took 3 classes a week for six months), a good work ethic, thinking outside the box to be able to stand out in the crowd, patience, persistance, a real love of acting, and a little bit of luck. It also takes a good team effort with both Child and Parent.

PARENTS- Sometimes Parents do not understand that they play a huge part in this mix whether they want to be or not. Without a parent who cares and tries to be knowledgeable about their child's career, a child actress or actor does not stand a chance. FEBRUARY 20-21, we will have a big parent seminar which will include Selena Gomez's mother, MANDY TEEFEY who will talk about what it takes to be a parent of a star. (Mandy is also a producer!) Please make sure that you make this weekend a priority. Think of it as a "must" to help your child's career! That weekend will be coupled with actor MICHAEL WELCH teaching my students. Mike Welch plays Mike Newton in from the "Twilight" movie series! He will be doing the "Harold" with the students that weekend (more details later).

"HOUSE" CASTING DIRECTOR COMING! The casting director on "HOUSE" STEPHANIE LAFFIN is coming to the studio January 30-31 to teach a seminar! She has been nominated herself for both an emmy and artios award for her work and the show itself has won many Emmys! We will learn from her point of view what it takes to be on a TV show that has won so much attention. Be sure and sign up, but We won't charging for this seminar till after the new year (Jan 2, 2010).

BOOKINGS!!! Lots of bookings! My students are booking...all working all over the country- L.A., New York, Louisiana and more. Check out the "Bookings" section for details!

WINTER SCHEDULE! To be considered a serious actor, one must always be working on their craft. Classes begin mid-January for the winter session 2010. Send in your requests to 4classreg@gmail.com and please go by the sign-up procedure to make sure your child gets registered for the winter session and upcoming seminars. YOU WILL NOT BE CHARGED UNTIL JANUARY 2, 2010! (Exception: Christmas Break intensives).

If you have a question for me specifically, email to CathySully@gmail.com. I have taken my email back and it is now my private email address. No one but me sees the emails that come to that email address, so feel free to chat with me about whatever you would like. If you are going to L. A. for pilot season, there are two classes only (cuz most of you are going Feb 1st) on SATURDAY AT 3:00-5:30 Jan 16 and 23.

A NEW FILM 1 CLASS during Christmas Break!- Those of you who have friends who've been trying to get into the program can take a new Film 1 intensive THIS MONTH. Our Dec 28-30th Film 1 with Vicki is full, so we have made a new Film 1, Sunday, Dec 27-Wednesday, Dec 30th during CHRISTMAS BREAK from 2:00-5:00 with the very popular BEN SULLIVAN teaching! You will even get $5.00 off one of YOUR classes if they use your name in their signup for this Film 1 class (one name per sign-up). There are also some other CHRISTMAS BREAK INTENSIVES (FILM 3, SONGWRITING, SINGING CLASS). Check them out under "Christmas Break intensives".

CLASSES- I have enjoyed classes this Fall. Besides my regular Film 1- New Master 2 series, my Masters have done scenes from Glee (learning how to hold your own and stand out in an audition where you have to sing, dance and act), The Closer (how to play a sweet schizophrenic), The Mentalist (sarcastic and fun comedy while eating apples and walking) and The Cleaner. We are about to head into our romance series.

Many of you have asked me about when to get an agent. Please see the special section regarding this subject in the newsletter below.

I am looking forward to seeing what 2010 holds for my students. 2009 has been so inspirational and a year of growing and gaining strength for me!

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CHRISTMAS BREAK INTENSIVES!
(Please EMAIL YOUR REQUESTS TO 4classreg@gmail.com)

FILM 1- Sunday, DECEMBER 27-Wednesday, DECEMBER 30: 2:00-5:00pm $250. Ben Sullivan- Teacher
SINGING CUZ IT'S FUN (Bridgette Hammers): Dec 28-30 9:00-10:30 (Ages 5-11) $128.
SONGWRITING LIKE A PRO (Bridgette Hammers): Dec 28-30 10:40-2:00 (Ages 11-18) $199.
FILM 3 - Dec 28-30 Booked earlier this month with only Two spots available. 2-6:00 $250. Vicki Baumann, teacher.

ONE Film 1 is already booked for Dec 28 - Dec 30 with Vicki Baumann as the teacher and there are 2 spots left for Film 3.

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REGULAR WINTER CLASS SCHEDULE!!
PLEASE EMAIL YOUR REQUESTS TO: 4CLASSREG@GMAIL.COM.
We will be taking class requests for a week from today and then, begin putting students into classes. REGULAR CLASSES and SEMINARS WILL NOT BE CHARGED UNTIL JANUARY 2ND

MONDAY ACTING CLASSES -Jan 18, Jan 25, Feb 1, Feb 8, Feb 15, Feb 22,
All taught by Cathryn Sullivan
AC MIXED LEVELS - ACTING FOR CAMERA 3 AND ACTING FOR CAMERA 4: 4-5:00 (K-3rd grade)
FILM 2: 5:05-6:55
MASTERS: 7:00-9:00

MONDAY SINGING CLASSES- Jan 18, Jan 25, Feb 1, Feb 8, Feb 15, Feb 22,
All taught by Bridgette Hammers
*Mixed Levels: SINGING CUZ IT'S FUN I & II: 4-5:00 (Ages 5-10)
SINGING CLASS II: 5:05- 6:55 (Those who've already taken Singing Cuz It's Fun, Age 11-18 yrs) The winter session will include singing, songwriting, and stage presence. In singing we will learn about the voice and how to properly warm up. Songwriting - we will group together and brainstorm while learning how to match lyrics with a catchy melody line. We will also learn basic chord progressions of our favorite songs that are on the radio. Stage presence- will consist of learning what to do when the music starts to catch your audience's attention and hold on to it throughout the whole performance!
SINGING CUZ IT'S FUN 1: 7:00-8:50 (Ages 11-18)

TUESDAY - January 19, Jan 26, Feb 2, Feb 9, Feb 16, Feb 23
ACTING FOR CAMERA 1: An intro into Acting (K-3rd grade) - 4:30-5:30 Caleb Pierce, teacher
ACTING FOR CAMERA 2: (Ages K- 3rd grade) 5:40-6:40 Caleb Pierce, teacher
AC Mixed Levels- ACTING FOR CAMERA 5-10 (Ages K-3rd grade): 4:00-5:15
Cathryn Sullivan, teacher
FILM 3: 5:15-7:05 Cathryn Sullivan, teacher
*MIXED LEVELS- FILM 6, NEW MASTER 1 & NEW MASTER 2: 7:10-9:00 Cathryn Sullivan

WEDNESDAY- January 20, Jan 27, Feb 3, Feb 10 Feb 17, Feb 24
All taught by Cathryn Sullivan
FILM 4: 5:00-6:50pm *MIXED LEVELS- FILM 6, NEW MASTER 1 & NEW MASTER 2: 7:00-9:00pm

THURSDAY - Jan 21, Jan 28, Feb 4, Feb 11, Feb 18, Feb 25
All taught by Cathryn Sullivan
ACTING FOR HOMESCHOOLERS (Mixed levels-9 years old and above): 12-2:00 $250
AC Mixed Levels- ACTING FOR CAMERA 5-12: 3:50-5:05 $185.
FILM 5 (Comedy!): 5:10-7:00 $250
FILM 2: 7:05-9:00 $250

SATURDAYS - January 16, Jan 23, Feb 6, Feb 13, Feb 27, March 6 (off for seminar dates)
All taught by Cathryn Sullivan
AC Potential Fast-Track Class, ONLY 10 students allowed! 9-11:00:
Normally $355, just $325 (Christmas special: $30. off this session).
12:00-3:00: Kid Pro, High School and College MASTER class $265.
(Many of my kid pro and High School kids will be at pilot season. The rest will meet together)

Special class for Pilot season students:
3:00- 5:30: For 2 weeks only JAN 16 & 23 (Getting ready for Pilot season Class!) $ 75.

* Mixed Levels- Several levels meeting at the same time. Student can only take one level at a time in that particular class.

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JANUARY SEMINAR- HOUSE CASTING DIRECTOR COMING!
Stephanie is currently a casting director working on the Emmy- Award winning series "House" where she has been nominated for both and Emmy and Artios award for casting that series. In addition to House, Stephanie and her partner Amy Lippens also cast pilots and feature films. Stephanie has been nominated for both an Emmy and an Artios for her work on House. She started by working on Broadway shows like Grease and Chicago and worked as a casting associate for Law and Order, Six Feet Under and Monk.

STEPHANIE LAFFIN, CASTING DIRECTOR FOR "HOUSE" SEMINAR:
Saturday, January 30: Acting for Camera students 9-11:30 $169
Film 2-Film 6 (4th-7th Grade) 12:40-3:40 $185 Film 2- Film 6 (8th grade and up) 3:45-6:45 $185
Sunday, January 31: All New Masters (New master 1 and 2) 9:00-12:00 $185
Masters 1:00-4:00 $185
High School Masters 4:05-7:05 $185

**********WONDERING ABOUT REGISTRATION FOR FEBRUARY SEMINAR?? PARENT SEMINAR WITH MANDY TEEFEY, SELENA GOMEZ' MOM AND STUDENTS SEMINAR WITH MICHAEL WELCH, TWILIGHT'S MIKE NEWTON WILL BE HAPPENING IN JANUARY BUT SAVE THE DATE FEBRUARY 20-21!!!! **************************************************

EMAIL YOUR REQUESTS TO 4CLASSREG@GMAIL.COM
Use this format:
1) Name of Student
2) Age of student and last class level student completed
3) Classes he/she requests
4) SEMINAR requests (Not taking money on seminars till Jan 2)
5) Parent's name, cell, email address

EXAMPLE:
1) Scott Landers
2) 14 and Film 4
3) Would like Film 5
4) Interested in both: "House" CD January 30-31 and Michael/Parent seminar Feb 20-21
5) Cathy Sullivan, 214-555-1366; CathySully@gmail.com

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BOOKINGS-
THOMAS MANN left Texas in July after teaching here in June for me and landed a guest starring role in "The Middle" and is now in New York City about to film a feature film called "It's Kind of a Funny Story" as Zoey Kravitz's (Lenny Kravitz and Lisa Bonet's daughter) boyfriend.

ISAAC SMITH booked a day player on "Friday Night Lights" and they liked him so much, they have brought him back for FIVE episodes!! He plays Caleb Merriweather. He also has booked two Barney episodes.

JORDAN HOWARD & SINJIN VENEGAS have roles in "Boyhood" starring Ethan Hawke and Patricia Arquette which filmed in Austin.

ANNE WINTERS booked a NICK pilot called "Summer Camp", a national commercial with EA sports and a short called "The Maestro."

AUSTIN LUX booked a the part of Linus in the new Charlie Brown movie titled "Blanket".

NILSSON LAWRENCE booked the role of Sally Teel in the new Fox series "Sons of Tuscan". (See below)

LANIE TAYLOR shot a Music Video with Jason Castro and booked a SAG Publix commercial, she also filmed a short film called "Lost & Found" for the 24 hour film race (it won 3rd place) and a short film called "Custody".

NICHOLAS BRADY shot a teen short horror film promoting Pittsburgh's amusement park.

SUTTON JAMES booked the Cook's Children's Hospital commercial, which was her first audition ever! AUDREE DAWSON, MIRANDA MONEY, NATHAN GAGE, JEAN- CLAUDE KRADIN also booked the Cook's Children's Hospital commercial as well!

MIKAYLA ABDALLA and AUSTIN LUX booked a SAG Zatarain's Rice commercial and they filmed it in New Orleans, Louisiana.

MADISON PETTIS shot 55 episodes of "Are you Smarter than a Fifth Grader?" and booked a series regular on Disney Channel Cartoon called "Jakes Team Pirate" and is in Canada shooting "Santa Paws".

LOGAN HENDERSON has been working as one of the stars on "Big Time Rush" which will air mostly in 2010 but had a sneak peak this week. SAVANNAH JAYDE (some of you know her as Savannah Gipson) also booked a recurring role on that show and she is so cute in it!

KENNEDY PORTER finished 122 episodes of her sitcom and got the lead in an independent "Revenge of the Grasshoppers".

KAYLEE KING booked "No Change" (the part of Madi) and "Emergence" (Part of Anne)

HUNTER PECUNIA booked an industrial for the American Heart Assoc. and a Music Video.

EMMA FUHRMANN booked the lead in a UTA short called "Roses". Her role is Annabelle.

SARAH BOGART booked an Autobaun commercial and a Trinity River Project commercial.

MIRANDA MONEY and McKALEY MILLER booked "Gloria", a short film and Miranda also booked an orthodontist commercial.

NICOLE CASONHUA, RILEY MORRISON and ROBERT HAYES also booked an industrial for American Heart Assoc.

BRENDON STANTON, CLARA BLAKENSHIP, SOFIA VANN, DEBORAH COLE, AUSTIN LUX, JADEN ROBERTS, MADISON KAY, AILEEN DAVILLA all booked BARNEY episodes.

BRYCE CASS just got home from his 3 month long booking doing "Battle L.A." It has been an amazing time for both Mom and Child. Bryce Cass, you rock!!!

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The last couple of years have been great! One day last week, I decided to put down a few of my students who have been in some movies, TV shows and TV movies that have come out or about to come out. I was surprised at how many there were. I wanted to share the lists of success stories we have coming from my studio. I couldn't be more proud and am very excited that my students have done so well in the BIZ coming from my program here in Texas!

FEATURE FILMS THAT MY STUDENTS HAVE BEEN IN THAT ARE IN THEATERS OR ARE COMING TO THEATERS SOON
BATTLE LA- Bryce Cass- Lead (Columbia Pictures- Just finished filming in Louisiana w/ Aaron Eckhardt and coming in theater 2010)
IT'S KIND OF A FUNNY STORY- Thomas Mann-Supporting role, filming in New York with Emma Roberts and Viola Davis JENNIFER'S BODY- Johnny Simmons
HOOT- Cody Linley- one of the Stars
MARMADUKE- Glenn McCuen- Principle (20th Century film coming out 2010)
GAME PLAN- Madison Pettis- Star
ALIENS IN THE ATTIC- Ashley Boettcher-Lead
THE FINAL- Lindsey Seidel- Star. "The Final" was an independent that got picked up by Lion's Gate and will be in theaters in January 2010. She worked this when she was 17 and everyone else in the movie was over 18!
THE GUARDIAN- Bryce Cass-Principle (His scene is in the deleted scenes with raves from the director)
NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN-Josh Blaylock- Principle
GHOSTS OF GIRLFRIENDS PAST- Logan Miller- Supporting
MY DOG SKIP- Cody Linley-Lead
MISS CONGENIALITY -Cody Linley- Principle
RAMONA AND BEEZUS- Selena Gomez - Star (20th Century Fox -coming out in theaters 2010) and WIZARDS OF WAVERLY PLACE, the movie HOTEL FOR DOGS- Johnny Simmons
CHEAPER BY THE DOZEN- Cody Linley-Principal
WHERE THE HEART IS- Cody Linley- Supporting
SEVEN POUNDS- Madison Pettis- Principle
REBOUND- Cody Linley-Principle

TV SHOWS THAT MY STUDENTS HAVE BEEN IN
I'M IN THE BAND- Logan Miller- Star and former employee of CS (Newest DisneyXD show that has shot many episodes and will be YOUR favorite show next year!)
BIG TIME RUSH- Logan Henderson- Star and former employee of CS (Newest NICK show that will be premiering in Jan 2010) AND Savannah Gipson-recurring
WIZARDS OF WAVERLY PLACE- Selena Gomez- Star; Jennifer Stone- Regular
SONNY WITH A CHANCE- Demi Lovato- Star
HANNAH MONTANA- Cody Linley- Recurring
DANCING WITH THE STARS - Cody Linley - Winter 2008 series- Final Four
ARE YOU SMARTER THAN A FIFTH GRADER- Bryce Cass-Star 22 episodes, Season 3; Madison Pettis-Star, Season 4 SUITE LIFE ON DECK- Debby Ryan - Supporting, Erica Aulds- principle
DAYS OF OUR LIVES- Dylan Patton - Regular
WALKER TEXAS RANGER- Cody Linley, Demi Lovato
PRIVATE PRACTICE - Hailey Sole - recurring
I-CARLY - Thomas Mann
THE MIDDLE - Thomas Mann
NUMBERS - Josh Blaylock- Guest-starring
BONES - Josh Blaylock- Guest-starring
BERNIE MAC SHOW - Josh Blaylock - Recurring
PRISON BREAK- Demi Lovato, Carly Studer, Zack Friedman
CORY IN THE HOUSE- Madison Pettis- Regular
GHOST WHISPERER- Hailey Sole - Principle
GUIDING LIGHT- Brittany Martinez- Principle
AS THE BELL RINGS- Seth Ginsbergh, Lindsey Black, Demi Lovato
DEEP END- Reed Williams
BARNEY- Demi Lovato, Selena Gomez, Madison Pettis, Emilio Mazur, Hunter Pecunia, Austin and Ben Lux, Brenna Demerson, Deborah Cole, Kacie Lynch, Lexi ten Napel, Jackson Pace, Julia Nicholson, Brian Eppes, Monte Black, Brighton Sharbino, Raven LeDeatte and Cameron ten Napel, Victoria Lennox, Sydney Reinhardt
DISNEY CHANNEL GAMES 2008 - Selena Gomez, Demi Lovato, Cody Linley, Jennifer Stone, Madison Pettis

TV MOVIES-
BLANKET, A Charlie Brown Movie- Austin Lux- Star (Linus) coming out next year
PRINCESS PROTECTION PROGRAM- Demi Lovato and Selena Gomez- Stars
CAMP ROCK & CAMP ROCK 2-Demi Lovato-Star
DRAKE AND JOSH CHRISTMAS MOVIE- Daven Wilson, Cami and Cossette Goldstein
QUEENSIZED- Chad Linley, Jacson Pace and Ryan Bartley, Principles
NOT LIKE EVERYONE ELSE- Josh Blaylock, Kayleigh Harris, Simone Carter- ALL Leads
MOSTLY GHOSTLY- Madison Pettis- Star

INTERESTING TRIVIA:
FORMER STUDENT BARRY WATSON was my student when I worked here in Dallas back in 1988-89. I took him to California in 1989 for five weeks along with other teenagers and helped get him his first agent in California. I was 7-8 months pregnant with Cody Linley when I took him. Now, he's stars in the TV show "SAMANTHA WHO" as Todd and was the Star of "What About Brian" (played Brian) and "7th Heaven" as Matt. He also was the star in Boogeyman where Cody Linley did voiceover work. Cody and Barry have never met although they have been in close contact many times and even did a movie together.

FAQ ABOUT AGENTS:
After the Mitchell Gossett seminar I had a lot of parents approaching me, wondering if their child is ready for an agent. I have been teaching acting for many years and have come to know when an actor has developed the consisitency and confidence (along with ability and maturity) to be ready to get an agent and start auditioning regularly.

If you ask, I will be honest. So only ask if you are willing to hear my honest opinion. I love my students and don't want to see anyone get discouraged by taking that leap before they are ready. Is it possible to get an agent before you are ready? Yes, in many cases an agent will pick up an actor before they are fully developed. For instance, there were several of my students who did an outstanding job in front of the agents because they had lots of practice and one on one time with me or my aids to prepare. However, in the classroom setting the student may still be developing and not consistently performing at their top potential.

So, what does this mean for the actor? If an agent picks up an actor before they are fully ready to be competitive in the market it can lead to much frustration and disappointment. Casting directors often don't have time to see every child for an audition, so they ask that the agent only send their top talent in a certain age range. If you are not ready yet, you will not fall into that category. Also, if the actor isn't ready to compete with other, more developed actors in the market, it can lead to much frustration at not ever progressing beyond the initial audition, and the casting director may remember the less than stellar performance and not want to see the actor again. When an actor doesn't get callbacks or favorable feedback, the agent will be less likely to send them out.

I take great pride in the reputation that I have built with the agencies, both locally and in L.A., as they trust that I won't send them anyone who is not ready to compete with the best of the best. I will not recommend anyone who I do not feel is consistently performing to the top of their game. I know this upsets many of you, but I can assure you I do it out of care and concern for the actor as well as the agent. I don't want anyone to get discouraged by rushing things and not take the time to reach their full potential. Thank you for understanding. I love my actors and want what's best for them over the long haul.

Blessings and Joy,
Cathryn Sullivan
972-353-FILM or 972-353-3456
For class requests, email to 4classreg@gmail.com. ONLY!
For questions to Cathryn, email to CathySully@gmail.com. PLEASE DO NOT DOUBLE MAIL CLASS REQUESTS TO BOTH 4classreg@gmail.com and CathySully@gmail.com.

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WOW! WHAT A SUMMER! This has been the best summer EVER!! We have had over 65 classes (Film 1-Masters) this summer, THREE huge seminars with some of the most powerful casting directors and heads of casting directors in Hollywood! Of course, we also have had many buff-ups, a Marketing and Monologue class! It has been wonderful!

HUGE SEMINAR on NOVEMBER 14-15! I am producing a HUGE Seminar where top agent
MITCHELL GOSSETT of UNITED TALENT AGENCY (where celebrities like Rachel McAdams and Johnny Depp
are represented) and MELISSA BERGER (Lead agent at CESD agency for Kids, Teens and Young Adults), as well as ERIN KASZYNSKI (Child and Teen Agent for film, TV and commercials at Kim Dawson Agency) will be here. Even if you have an agent in L.A., Mitchell Gossett is a GREEEEAT teacher and you will learn sooooooo much from his teaching - I Loooooooove him!!! He's got the magic touch. He's the one who took Miley Cyrus from a native Tennessee girl and helped make her a super-star millionaire and has been her only L.A. agent up until a few months ago. He is also the agent of Cody Linley (Starstruck, Dancing with the Stars, Hannah Montana), Taylor Momsen (Gossip Girl, Spy Kids 2, How the Grinch Stole Christmas) Victoria Justice (Zoey 101, Title character of Nick's new pilot "The Untitled Victoria Justice Pilot"), Madison Pettis (Cory in the House, Game Plan), Chelsea Staub (regular
on Jonas). I've known Mitchell for about 8 years and he has continued to rise in power and knowledge, and I always learn from him every time he comes to TEXAS because he is a bundle of knowledge!! He and Melissa will talk with Parents too. Some say THIS seminar is the best one all year!

MELISSA BERGER will be teaching voiceover classes. Many in the biz consider her the best voiceover agent for Teens, Kids and Young adults in the business. Big stars continue to use her even after they've moved on to the BIG FIVE adult agencies because she's so good at what she does. Cody Linley just received a 2009 Audie Award for his voiceover work as "Jesus" this year for "Word of Promise" - thanks to Melissa!

Look for IMPORTANT INFORMATION in the section about Mitchell and Melissa including Prep Dates for the workshop where each student will pick a script or monologue and partner to do for the workshop. Prep Dates will be Sunday, November 1 and almost EVERY NIGHT the whole week before they come, so be sure you look to see what works best for your child. The whole process is quite exhilarating!

COMMENTS from Sharon Lieblein, Christian Kaplan and Howard Meltzer are included in this newsletter, along with some of the things that are important to them! I know I've been promising this to you, but you guys kept me working 13-15 hour days at the studio!!! Seriously, I've worked many 8:00am-10:00pm days and, although I'm a bit tired, it's been fun. There is soooo much knowledge and information in those pages that have quotes from these powerful people. Read them even if your child did not take those seminars. It is like a piece of gold just being handed to you!

Those seminars were so successful! Sharon was so impressed with my students that she auditioned and put 13
of my students on tape the day of the seminar for projects she is casting, and Erin Kaszinsky from the
Kim Dawson Agency came to the Howard Meltzer Seminar where she fell in love with several of my students and decided to interview 12 of my students for possible representation (and has signed many of them)!!

I just got a new MOVIE poster to put on my wall. Miss ASHLEY BOETTCHER saved me a poster from her movie premiere. Her movie came out this month, "Aliens in the Attic." It was cute! Hope you got to see it! She is on the poster! CLICK HERE to read more about Ashley and her new movie.

I will be teaching several classes in the Fall when I come back from L.A. Please take a look at the schedule and send in your child/teen's registration. Theresa and Debbie will be taking care of it while I boogie to L.A. and take care of my son, Cody - after I run to San Marcus and check on my other two boys, Scott and Ben. All THREE boys send their love to you guys. They want you to know that they really enjoyed being a part of the Summer of 2009 at Cathryn Sullivan's Acting for Film school.

Blessings and Joy to all of you,

Cathryn Sullivan

EACH CLASS SERIES LASTS SIX WEEKS.
ACTING FOR CAMERA CLASSES ARE $175.
FILM CLASSES ARE $250 (unless they are a special class as noted **)

MONDAYS - OCT. 26, NOV 2, 16, 30 Dec 7, 14
Acting for Camera 3 4:00-5:00    Teacher: Cathryn Sullivan    $175
FILM 1                        5:00- 6:50   Teacher: Cathryn Sullivan    $250
MASTERS                  7:00-9:00    Teacher: Cathryn Sullivan    $250

Mondays-Oct. 26, Nov. 2, 9, 16, 30, Dec. 7
*NEW Singing for Actors Class
"Singing cuz it's Fun" (Ages 5-7) 4:00-5:00 Teacher: Bridgette Hammers $150.
"Singing 101" (Ages 8 and up)           5:10-7:10 Teacher: Bridgette Hammers   $220

TUESDAYS - OCT 27, NOV 3, 17 DEC 1, 8, 15
Acting for Camera 1 4:30-5:30   Teacher: Caleb Pierce           $175
Acting for Camera 2   5:40-6:40 Teacher: Caleb Pierce           $175

Acting for Camera 4-10 (Mixed Levels AC class) 4:00-5:15 Teacher: Cathryn Sullivan   $185
Film 2   5:15-7:05   Teacher: Cathryn Sullivan                          $250
FILM 5-MASTERS 7:10-9:00   Teacher: Cathryn Sullivan        $250

WEDNESDAYS - OCT 28, NOV 4, 18 DEC 2, DEC 9, DEC 16
AC 3-6 3:45-5:00                     Teacher: Cathryn Sullivan         $185
FILM 3 5:05-6:55                     Teacher: Cathryn Sullivan         $250
FILM 5- Masters 7:00-9:00    Teacher: Cathryn Sullivan         $250

THURSDAYS - OCT 29, NOV 5, 19, DEC 3, 10, 17

*New Homeschool Class (Ages 9 and up) Mixed Level Class 12:00-2:00pm
Teacher: Cathryn Sullivan                                                        $250
AC 4-10 3:50-5:05                                                                      $185
FILM 4 5:10-7:00                                                                        $250
FILM 1 7:05-9:00                                                                        $250

*NEW Webisode Class (Ages 9 and up): Create, Write and Produce Your own Webisode!
Homeschool Group 12:00-2:00 $200.
5:00-7:00pm $200

SATURDAY CLASSES MEET: OCT 24, 31, NOV 7, NOV 21, DEC 5, DEC 19
SATURDAY 9-11:00 AC POTENTIAL FAST TRACK CLASS (Only 10 STUDENTS Will be chosen) $355.

SATURDAY 11:10-1:10 KID PRO AND MIDDLE SCHOOL MASTERS $250

SATURDAY 2:00-5:00 HIGH SCHOOL & COLLEGE-AGED MASTERS (PG-13) $265

INTENSIVE WORKSHOP!!: DECEMBER 12-13 INTENSIVE WORKSHOP FOR A MIXED LEVEL CLASS
(FILM 5, FILM 6, NEW MASTERS1, NEW MASTERS 2 & MASTERS)
DEC. 12 10:00-5:30 LUNCH PROVIDED
DEC. 13 1:00-5:00

CLICK HERE for more schedule dates, times and information!

OCTOBER 17th: PARENT SEMINAR possible October 17th! MORE DETAILS COMING!
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NOVEMBER 14TH and 15th: Mitchell Gossett, Melissa Berger, and Erin Kaszynski
(If you are with either of them agency-wise, my advice is that you should take this seminar. Cody took it every year and it helped Mitchell and Melissa see his improvement and made them excited about his ability. You should
always be impressing your agent! ...The smart ones do.....)

IMPORTANT: EVERYONE NEEDS TO HAVE A PIECE TO DO...EITHER WITH A PARTNER YOU HAVE PICKED AND SCRIPT OR BY THEMSELF! (ALL SCRIPTS AND PARTNERING MUST BE APPROVED BY ME!) WORKSHOPS AVAILABLE and ENCOURAGED STRONGLY TO MAKE A GOOD IMPRESSION!

MITCHELL'S CLASS-
November 14: 9-11:15 Acting for Camera Class $170
                        11:15-2:30 Film 3-6 4th-7th Grade $185
                         3:40-6:55 Film 3-6   8th Grade and up $185

MELISSA'S VOICEOVER CLASS-
November 14: 9-12:15    High School & College-Aged $185.
                       12:15-2:30   8 year olds-5th Grade $185
                       3:40-6:55   Middle School $185

MITCHELL'S CLASS-
November 15: 9-12:00     New Master and Middle School Master $185
                        1:15-4:15   Film 6- High School Master $185
4:25-7:25 KID PRO, High School & College-Aged Master $185

SIGN UP FOR BOTH $350. $20 SAVINGS!

*******GETTING READY FOR MITCHELL WORKSHOPS: Everyone should take a few prep workshops to get ready for Mitchell and Melissa. I have moved everything the week before they come to help everyone feel secure with their selections and to review Voice-over technique before Mitchell and Melissa get here!

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1- PICKING PARTNER AND SCRIPT DAY and workshops all week to get my
students ready!

Mitchell	$170.00	Sat. Nov 14	9-11:15	AC Class
	$185.00		11:15-2:30	F 3-6 (4th-7th Grade)
	$185.00		3:40-6:55 F 3-6 (4th-7th Grade)	F 3 -6 (8th Grade & Up)
	$185	Sun Nov 15	9-12:00	New Master, Middle School
	$185		1:15-4:15	Film 6-Master, High School	Sc. Master
	$185		4:25-7:25	Kid Pro & High School College-Aged Master	Master
Melissa	$185	Sat Nov 14	9-12:15	High School
	$185		12:15-2:30	8 year olds-5th grade
	$185		3:40-6:55	Middle School

PREP workshops	$40	SUN Nov 1	10:30-1:00	Film
Pick script/partner	$35	SUN Nov 1	1-3:00	AC
	$40	SUN Nov 1	3-5:30	Film
	$40	SUN Nov 1	5:30-8:00	Film
Firming up Scripts and Voice-over technique!	$35.00	Mon Nov 9	4-5:30	AC
	$40.00	Mon Nov 9	5:30-8:30	Film
	$35.00	Tues Nov 10	4-5:30	AC
	$40.00	Tues Nov 10	5:30-8:30	Film
	$35.00	Wed Nov 11	4-5:30	AC
	$40	Wed Nov 11	5:30-8:30	Film
	OPEN for Last minute concerns- Thursday

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*MORE INFO ON SINGING 101, WEBISODE AND HOMESCHOOL ACTING CLASS:
SINGING 101 is an introduction to singing. The focus will be finding a comfortable song to sing for auditions. Whether they consider themselves a rocker, pop star, rapper, or a country singer, we will have a song for them! We will work on the importance of singing from the diaphragm and using the voice as an instrument, while using a section of a different song each week. At the end of this class, the students will be able to sing with more
confidence and understand how the voice works. (There is also a SINGING 102!)

*INTRO TO WEB VIDEOS- Led by a professional web developer (She does MY website!) with nearly 15 years experience, this class will give your child the unique opportunity to work on the "Other" side of the camera and learn the basics of web-based video "movie" production in a kid-friendly environment. Working in teams, students will be introduced to brainstorming and pitching ideas, story-boarding, writing, pre-production planning, lighting concepts and shooting and video editing techniques, as they develop original 2-3 minute webisodes from concept to completion. Student webisodes will be featured on the web, and each student will receive a DVD of his or her work
at the completion of the course. Students need only to bring an imagination and willingness to learn and share. Equipment provided. For more info, contact RJ at jamesinc3@gmail.com or call 469-774-3103.

*HOMESCHOOL ACTING CLASS: I am offering a class for homeschoolers, but will continue to use my building block method (Film 1-master classes). This will be a mixed level class with students learning whatever level they
are on. For more details on my building block method, go to www.cathrynsullivan.com and click on "Classes".

BELOW ARE COMMENTS MADE BY CHRISTIAN KAPLAN, HEAD OF CASTING AT 20TH CENTURY FOX AT THE SEMINAR FROM JUNE, SHARON LIEBLEIN, HEAD OF CASTING AT NICKELODEAN AT HER SEMINAR IN JULY AND HOWARD MELTZER, CASTING DIRECTOR OF "HANNAH MONTANA" and "I'M WITH THE BAND." Read and learn!

Cathryn Sullivan

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CHRISTIAN KAPLAN SEMINAR NOTES (HEAD OF CASTING AT 20TH CENTURY FOX)

GENERAL NOTES:

- Make sure to read the ENTIRE script if it's given.

COMMENTS (as noted by Erin Kaszynski, Kim Dawson Agent):

- If the casting director is gracious enough to let you pick which scene you want to do, be sure to choose the one
that is most comfortable to you.

- Make sure to print the actual sides and don't pull from the script, as the sides change all the time.

- It is important to make decisions/choices in a scene - don't give up the power.

- Don't overly gesture with your hands and watch head bobbing.

- Be mindful of things like rocking back and forth, twirling hair, fidgeting and constantly clearning your throat.

- Don't wear things that perpetuate fidgeting, like a scarf because it makes it difficult to focus on your acting.

- ALWAYS know your lines for an audition. Be prepared.

- Keep hair out of face. Makeup is not good. The point is to try and look natural.

- Think about the choices you make and if they make sense for your character.

- Make "selfish" choices and take control of the scene. Don't let your partner bring you down in the scene.

- Understand the genre you're in (comedy, drama, etc.) and play it that way. Be sure personality is appropriate for the scene. Know your character's location in the scene.

- Be prepared for improv in a scene and when someone throws imrpov at you, go with it.

- Make sure to bring in your prop if the casting director requests it.

- Pay attention to body language. If you aren't enjoying yourself it will show.

- If there is a word you can't pronounce, then ask.

- Understand the emotions of the character and connect with the character.

- Understand the context is so important!

- Be careful not to anticipate the lines of the other character.

- Always be sure to have a headshot and resume for an audition and that your contact information is on the resume.

- When the reader says a word and you are to repeat the word, be sure to say it just like the reader did.

- Come in confident and keep confidence. Being wishy washy implies insecurity.

- Don't add dialogue that isn't in the scene.

- And most of all - don't rush the scene.

GENERAL NOTES (by Erin Kaszynski, Kim Dawson Agent):

- Work on your diction and articulation.

- Be careful of sarcastic banter with casting director when in workshops.

- Own the scene. Don't feed off the energy of your reader.

- If a casting director asks for an adjustment in the scene, and you don't understand, ask for clarification.

- Don't be too actor-y. (CS-In other words-don't "act", just "be" the character.)

- Understand your charater's goal in the scene.

- Be careful not to over-act. (CS-Again, if you are being the character, you won't be over-acting.)

- After diretion is given, continue to be confident. (CS-Several of you looked less confident, or deflated after you
wer given direction. You will ALWAYS be given direction. You must get use to it and go with it!)

- Be sure to pull hair out of face for auditions and don't wear big earrings or accessories that would be distracting. (CS-You will see this "hair in the face" thing to be a continual complaint by several casting directors AND ME!)

- Don't forget headshot and resume for workshops or auditions. (CS-If you have one. If you don't, no worries.)

- Come into a scene with an objective.

- Make sure to listen to the other character - don't anticipate lines.

- Avoid playing a mood. (CS-Playing specific choices is much more interesting to watch.)

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SHARON LIEBLEIN SEMINAR NOTES (HEAD OF CASTING AT NICKELODEON)
Notes Paraphrased by CS

- What can you do to make yourself stand out?

- You read it. You read it again and then you read it again and after that you read it again to figure it out.

- Producers will give you direction - sometimes just to see if you are directable.

- Acting can be a hobby and it is a great hobby, but YOU are in charge of YOU!

- What I (Sharon) teach is audition technique. I don't teach you what you need to know once you get on the set.

- Sharon likes monologues for character development work.

- Acting is reacting.

- Don't Say "I just got the sides." (CS-Joey Paul-Jensen hates this, too. They know EVERYONE just got the sides!)

- "When are the callbacks?"

- Makeup is disgusting. (ANOTHER continual complaint I get from casting directors and agents!)

- We (NICK) want a real kid.

- No bangles or jingling change.

- No tight jeans with stuff sticking out because it is distracting.

- OUTFITS MATTER. If it's a preppy role, wear a button down. Average role? Wear a T-shirt. SELL IT THE BEST WAY YOU CAN. (CS-When Cody booked "Hoot" he wore what the character wore in the book. For Jake Ryan, he dressed like what Jake Ryan might wear. Cheesy? Maybe to some people, but it means "bookings" for many professionals, however.

- Pay attention to what you are selling. What is your package?

- Do not wear form fitting anything - no hats.

- TABLE READ IS THE MOST IMPORTANT TIME AND NETWORK IS WATCHING. Kids are fired at the TABLE READ.

- "Know your character and the lines will just come."

- Sharon hates "sitting" in the audition. She prefers you always stand because there is more energy that way.

- They see 300 - 1000 kids for every role. Only 30 are brought back. You need to stand out and make it special, finding those places in the sides that make you laugh and do something different about it.

- Do not stop pacing / timing because you are trying to find your place.

- Don't change the words - it changes timing.

- Don't add words.

- Make sure the diction is clear; don't swallow the words.

- Be careful not to sway when doing a scene.

- It's comedy! Your character walks a certain way and talks a certain way. How does he stand, etc.? Sketch comedy needs to be bigger. Make STRONG choices.

- When doing a scene, never turn to the side.

- Make sure to stay in character even during the reader's lines.

- When there are notes in the scene such as "bright side", this is your clue on how to play it.

- If you don't know how to pronounce a word, ask someone or look it up! (She even told one boy that this one of the reasons he didn't get called back for a project.)

- Do not kill your last line; final moment needs to be great! End scene STRONG.

HEAD SHOT / RESUME NOTES:

- Never have a picture with braces.

- Sharon loves color pictures (hates blackand white.) (CS-BTW, black and white pictures have been "out" for years.)

- Wants pic to be straight on - no side looks.

- Need a crossover picture (for comedy or drama) or two different pictures.

- Resume needs to be simple, three columns. List film credits first, then TV, etc. Don't list commercials. Write "conflicts available upon request."

- Do not put "extra" work on your resume.

- If you can't roller blade or play the clarient, do not put it on your resume! Example - Boy who said he could roller blad was cast for a commercial where he had to roller blad; he broke his leg the first day. His agent was mad at the parents and kid and the casting director and producer wer mad at the agent.

- She doesn't care to read about awards that don't pertain to theatre. Example - First thespian freshman inducted
in country is cool.

- When listing theatre on resume, Sharon wants to know if it's the lead or supporting and should say "theatre" and
not "state."

- DOB should always be on resume. (CS-Many agents in the DALLAS market do NOT want the Date of Birth on the resume, so keep two different resume's: one for Dallas and one for L.A. people.)

- Make sure information on resume is accurate. Example - Resume listed Cathryn Stroud as Nick Casting Director, when she is actually a Casting Director that casts for Disney. Sharon is the head of casting at Nickelodeon, so this was not good.

- For casting director workshops, don't list each casting director. Simply put "various casting directors."

- On special skills, don't say things like "enjoys singing", but rather "sings (alto)." Be specific. Instead of dance, list what kind of dance. If listing things like a sport, put the number of years in parenthesis. Example - Tennis (3).

- She doesn't need to see on your resume if you are an honor student.

- If you are SAG Eligible, write that rather than "SAGE."

- On resume, agency should be listed on top and manager on bottom.

- Never put "screen test" on resume.

Sharon commented that while seeing all of the kids, she was thinking "WOW! Something is being done right here! There are so many great kids. For the next pilot I do, I'm COMING HERE, WOW!"

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GENERAL COMMENTS for HOWARD MELTZER SEMINAR, CASTING DIRECTOR OF "I'M IN THE BAND"
AND "HANNAH MONTANA"
(Notes Paraphrased by CS)

- Be careful of swaying. Do not have hands in pockets. Also, be aware of flailing arms.

- Do not stop in the middle of a scene.

- Make fun choices, but be mindful of looking too pre-planned.

- When reader or other person in room laughts at your line, don't stop scene or lose character.

- Be conscious of things such as pressing your lips together too much and other habits.

- Careful not to anticipate lines.

- Don't go profile in the scene.

- Please keep hair out of face for auditions. (CS-Ah ha! Here it is again!)

- L.A. Casting Directors want DOB on resumes, although some Dallas agents do not.

- Does not like to see extra work on resume, especially when you already have principle and supporting roles.

ERIN'S FEEDBACK from HOWARD MELTZER SEMINAR

- Be prepared for audition, but don't come off as overly prepared. (CS-Student must do the scene as if it's the very first time, even on the 22nd take.)

- Watch fidgeting and playing with clothes.

- Be careful not to anticipate lines.

- Make sure to stay in character even when reader is saying their lines.

- Make sure to connect with the reader by making eye contact and staying focused.

- Don't wear hats to audition unless needed for the scene.

- If you forget a line, don't break character.

- Make sure to know the character's "story."

- Do not wear eyeliner for auditions.

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