DECEMBER 2009
ACTING FOR FILM- WINTER SCHEDULE 2010
Hi Actors and Actresses and Those who LOVE them!
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!
Blessings and Joy to all of you,
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CHRISTMAS BREAK INTENSIVES!
(Please EMAIL YOUR REQUESTS TO 4classreg@gmail.com)*NEW CHRISTMAS BREAK INTENSIVE CLASSES SCHEDULED FOR CHRISTMAS BREAK!:
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 2NDMONDAY 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: 7:00-9:00MONDAY 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 SullivanWEDNESDAY- 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: 7:00-9:00pmTHURSDAY - 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 $250SATURDAYS - 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
Sunday firm-ups the week before $35. January 24th!
**********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 addressEXAMPLE:
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*************************************************************************
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.
REED WILLIAMS booked a recurring role on the Fox series "Deep End".
JORDAN HOWARD & SINJIN VENEGAS have roles in "Boyhood" starring Ethan Hawke and Patricia Arquette which filmed in Austin.
BRYCE CASS has been in Louisiana filming the movie "Battle L.A."
ANNE WINTERS booked a NICK pilot called "Summer Camp", a national commercial with EA sports and a short called "The Maestro."
PAYLEIGH KNIGHT booked a role on "Days of our Lives".
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".
JEREMY BECERRA booked another movie "Brothers in Arms".
NICHOLAS BRADY shot a teen short horror film promoting Pittsburgh's amusement park.
HAYLEY ORRANTIA booked a lead in a SAG Sprint commercial and is filming in L.A.
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".
DEMI LOVATO shot Camp Rock 2.
JOSH BLAYLOCK is going to New York January 6th to shoot more Rock Star Video.
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)
JESSICA MECHLER booked a SAG HEB commercial in Austin.
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.
ROBERT HAYES booked a McDonald's commercial.
BRENDON STANTON, CLARA BLAKENSHIP, SOFIA VANN, DEBORAH COLE, AUSTIN LUX, JADEN ROBERTS, MADISON KAY, AILEEN DAVILLA all booked BARNEY episodes.
TAYLOR MURPHY booked an Industrial for Vernon College this week.
CAYMAN MITCHELL booked a Voice Over for Fort Worth Cattle.
MADISON KAY booked a PSA for the Inspire Invention called "Inventor".
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!!!
ALEX BARTZ booked the lead in "The revenge of the Grasshoppers."
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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-PrincipleTV 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 PettisTV 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- StarINTERESTING 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.
I DO LOVE MY ACTORS AND ACTRESSES!
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!
KIDS CAME FROM ALL OVER THE STATE AND COUNTRY! We had children and teenagers come from all over the state of Texas (Houston, San Antonio, Rio Grande Valley, Austin, Corpus Christie, and Abilene) as well as all over the country (Idaho, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Florida, and Oklahoma.) It's been an honor for me to have so many people come from so far away to take classes at my studio. I appreciate all of your commitment and dedication! Thanks to all of you for sharing your child and teen with us! It has been so much FUN!BOOKINGS! My students are booking up a STORM! It's so COOL! BIG stuff, too! Can't wait for you to check out the BOOKINGS section of this newsletter!FALL CLASSES!!! There is also info on Fall Classes AND TWO big seminars coming up!
NEW CLASSES!!- We have new classes this Fall. I have a HOME SCHOOL class on Thursday mornings. Many of you have asked...We will try it out!
SINGING CLASS- There has also been a need this year for many of you to have bars of music ready for movie
and pilot auditions, so We have a wonderful singing coach, BRIDGETTE HAMMERS that is going to be teaching group classes on Mondays helping actors reach their goals. She will have all kinds of music for you to choose from too! Cool, eh?
WEBISODE CLASS-ALSO, we have RONDA JAMES who is going to teach "How to create, write and produce
your own webisodes" with a DVD given of your work at the end of the session. Both of these classes have awesome people teaching them and I can't wait for you to get to know them!
PARENT SEMINAR- One is a Parent Seminar: SELENA GOMEZ's mom, Mandy Teefy, is writing a book about raising a teen star. She and I will be putting that seminar together for possibly October 17th-18th. She and I will be discussing that when I get to L.A.
***SAVE THE DATE!***
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
BIG MOVIE NEWS! BRYCE CASS booked a Columbia Pictures film "BATTLE: L.A." starring Aaron Eckhart. It films in Louisiana and Bryce will work from August (He's already there!) through December and it's a THREE picture deal filled with aliens, guns, choppers and lots of crying for Bryce! YAY! He and Terry are having a grand time on that set!
PAYLEIGH KNIGHT is hot right now! She booked a part on CSI and then, she booked a SAG feature film called "Barry Minko." WOW! You are cool, Payleigh!
CODY LINLEY won an Audie Award for "Inspirational/Faith-Based non-fiction 2009" for his part as "JESUS" in the WORD OF PROMISE / NEW GENERATION series. Cody's special one-hour episode for "Hanah Montana" had over 6.9 million viewers. It was the most watched cable show of the week and beat out most prime time shows that night!
Just this week, I found out GLENN MCCUEN booked the NICKELODEAN PILOT "Untitled Bugliari and McLaughlin Project" that Sharon Lieblein cast! He booked the role of Aloe. (This is the project that many of you went on tape for and some got called back for roles like Bucket, Skinner and Piper). He also booked a part on "MARMADUKE", the 20th Century Fox film that Christian Kaplan cast. This is the film that shot in Canada. Christian was working on it when he came here to do his workshop. Remember him asking if everyone had their passport?! Well, GLENN had a passport AND
he was perfect for the part! How cool is that?!
JULIANNA KELLER booked the part of "Young Grace" on the set of one of MY favorite TVshows, "Saving Grace", (TNT) and when she got on that set, she found out another one of my students was there that week - JESSICA MECHLER! TWO of my students on that set at the same time! YEA! I like it!
ROBERT HAYES has been busy! He booked a SAG McDonald commercial, a NIKE commercial and a basketball film. TOM MADEN was also in this film as one of the leads AND he also did a short.
JESSICA BANUELOS booked the Film "Jesus Prodigal Son" and Up and Down" (independent film).
AIDEN VITELA MARTINEZ did a Disney XD Promo spot and it's cute!
JEREMY BECCERA booked an indie film in San Antonio, a Chuckie Cheese commercial, an HEB commercial, AND a film in Houston! WOOO!
COLT MILLS booked a short film called "Changing."
CAYMEN MITCHELL AND CHRISTINA BURDETTE booked an industrial for the the FT WORTH MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND NATURAL HISTORY.LINDSAY SEIDAL booked the lead title character in an anime cartoon series.MCKAYLA ABDALLA booked one of the two lead kid roles in an independent feature length film! It's call "Fandango Sisters" and it will film here in DFW. She has 40 lines!!
SIERRA GERBAN booked a pilot/made for TV movie called Sodom: The Prophecy Armageddon
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CAMERYN GRASSANOVITS had the female lead in the web-series "Emergence".
SARAH JOHNSON shot an independent film called "Rising Stars".
GREYSON MOORE booked a SAG movie called "Pros and Cons". He is so excited and Mom says he is walking
on air. Table read next week!
STEPHEN DINH booked the Star Wars LightSaber commercial.
COLE CORDELL booked the Star Wars Helmet Blaster.
MCKALEY MILLER and CAS ROONEY booked a Red Baron Commercial.
MIA FORD is nominated for Best Actress for her leading role in her feature film "Within" at the Strasbourg International Film Festival in France. (Brittany Snow is also one of the nominees!)
If you are interested in signing up for any classes or seminar, please email your child's information to:
4classreg@gmail.com. Check out www.cathrynsullivan.com and download the Express registration form at the "Register" tab if you haven't already and fax to: 972-353-5494. Those of you who have a credit card on file, just
refer to that in your email. Questions? Email CathySully@gmail.com. Office is closed this week, but someone will be there to answer questions on Tuesday. Theresa will be in the office the week after Labor Day to answer your detailed questions, etc.
Remember, we need 1) Child's name 2) Age and skill your child last completed Film 3, Film 4? 3) Class preferences 1st choice, 2nd choice 4) Parent's information (Email, cell phone numbers) 5) Seminar you are interested in. Please make a separate one for each child so there is no confusion. IT IS EXTREMELY HELPFUL WHEN YOU SEND A PICTURE OF YOUR CHILD SO WE KNOW WHICH ONE SHE/HE IS. (There are about 14 Kayleighs!)
It will take us at least a week to get back to you with the results. We have to work at making everyone happy! We
will send out something to let you know what choice your child received.
I appreciate all of you. Remember, We want to make you happy.
CLASSES LISTED BELOW BY DAYS. CLASS LISTS BY SERIES IS LOCATED AT THE END OF THIS NEWSLETTER!***
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.)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------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!"--------------------------------------------------------------------------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.
