Cathryn Sullivan's Acting for Film



	JULY 19TH NEWSLETTER Greetings Students of Cathryn Sullivan's Acting for Film Students and Parents who love them! To date, we have been pleased to offer 42 summer camps along with several fantastic seminars at our new location! What an incredible way to kick off classes in our new home! We are happy to announce that due to popular demand we have added some extra classes to our class line-up to round out our Summer Camp Schedule! In addition to this we have noted a few openings that we have available in our current schedule as well as the Howard Meltzer Seminar. ERIN KASZYNSKI, Kim Dawson's Director of Children/Teen is now going to attend and watch all of Howard's classes to provide evaluation and feedback. Please read this e-mail in it's entirety as it will answer many questions you may have about these upcoming classes and seminar, but as always please feel free to contact us if you have any questions. To sign your child up for a class please call the front desk at (972) 353-3456 or send an e-mail to 4classreg@gmail.com. BLESSINGS! Cathryn Sullivan's Acting for Film ADDITIONAL CLASSES AC 1&2 COMBO CLASS - AUGUST 3-7, 10:00 - 11:15 (5 Days) $165.00 FILM 1 - PERFECT FOR WORKING PARENTS!! - AUGUST 3-6, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. (4 Days) $200.00 FILM 2 - AUGUST 10-12, 9:00 - 1:00 (3 Days) $200.00 FILM 3 - AUGUST 3-7, 2:00 - 4:00 (5 Days) $200.00 FILM 4 - AUGUST 10-12, 2:00 - 6:00 (3 Days) $200.00 FILM 5&6 added to NM 1&2 - JULY 27-28, 9:00 - 1:30 (2 Days) $200.00 CONSULTATION WITH CATHRYN- JULY 27 & 28 EVERY 15 MINUTES FROM 7:00 - 9:00 (16 SPOTS TOTAL) - $25.00 PER 15 MINUTE SESSION Got questions? Cathryn's class schedule keeps her hopping, as most of you know. She recognizes the fact that many of you have questions or comments regarding your child's development as an actor or other related issues that you'd like to ask her. She has created some time in her schedule to meet with you one on one to discuss any concerns or comments you may have for her. SPOTS LEFT ON CURRENT CAMP SCHEDULE FILM 1 - JULY 22-24; 2:00 - 6:00 (3 Days) $200.00 FILM 5&6, NM 1&2:JULY 27-28, 9:00 - 1:30 (2 Days) $200.00 A FEW SPOTS LEFT ON OUR HOWARD MELTZER SEMINAR We now have ERIN KASZYNSKI (KIM DAWSON AGENCY'S Director of the Children and Teen Division for Broadcast -TV, Film, and Commercials) ATTENDING THIS SEMINAR AND PROVIDING FEEDBACK TO OUR STUDENTS!! We have a few spots available for the following sessions: ACTING FOR CAMERA STUDENTS - Saturday, August 1, 9:00-11:00 ($189.00 with buff up on 7/29 from 9:00 - 11:00) MIDDLE SCHOOL MASTERS AND KID PRO - Sunday, August 2, 8:00 - 11:00 ($189.00 with buff up on 7/30 from 9:00 - 11:00) DEVELOPING FILM STUDENTS: FILM 5 AND UP - Sunday, August 2, 11:05 - 2:05 ($189.00 with buff up on 7/29 from 4:30-6:30) HIGH SCHOOL MASTERS AND NEW MASTER - Sunday, August 2, 3:05 - 6:05 ($189.00 with buff up on 7/30 from11:10 -1:10) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ JUNE 2009 NEWSLETTER HI ACTORS AND ACTRESSES AND THOSE WHO LOVE THEM! I can not believe how wonderful these last few weeks have been. Many of you have been so encouraging through our transitioning process to my new place at 118 Lynn Avenue Suite #204 in Lewisville, Texas 75057. (Phone number is 972-353-FILM or 972-353-3456). The first day, our air conditioning wasn't working when I got to work and the one-way mirror glass wasn't in yet for the rooms, but ten minutes later, the air came on and a few days later, our glass came in. We still ended up adding EIGHT MORE CLASSES than what is on the website to accommodate the demand. Each day, my place becomes more of a cozy, happy place for all child and teen actors to feel at home. In fact, Actors have already come from several cities and states all over the country to my place in Lewisville including several cities in Florida, Chicago, Pittsburgh, Houston, Austin, San Antonio, Nashville, Rio Grande City and many more who come to work and learn at my new place!!! IT'S TIME FOR the REGISTRATION FOR THE SHARON LEIEBLEIN AND HOWARD MELTZER SEMINARS and due to popular demand, have added one more improv class with Jennifer Patredis!! Registration directions are below. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WE have ADDED an IMPROV CLASS THIS WEEKEND FOR JENNIFER PATREDIS! Jennifer Patredis' (AGENT AT CESD IN L.A., CALIFORNIA) improv classes were overflowing, so she has consented to teach another IMPROV class on Sunday from 10-12:00 where I am moving some of my HIGH SCHOOL MASTER STUDENTS. (See below for list on that). With that new added class, that makes space for some of you others. There are many people on the waiting list and I'd like to make room for you if you are still interested in the 'Just Jennifer' workshop for $175, but with the seminar coming up so quickly this week, the only payment we will be taking for THIS seminar will be a cashier's check. Register for it at CathySully@gmail.com but follow the registration instructions. (Right- Jennifer and I on the set of the CBS pilot "Ace in the Hole" in L.A. which our mutual student/client, Jax Pace were one of the stars ). ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ JULY 18-19 SHARON LIEBLIN-HEAD OF CASTING AT NICKOLODEAN IS COMING!! $199 -Film students / $175 - AC students. (Mastercard, Visa, Discover c.c. or Cashier's checks) SHARON LEIBLEIN, CSA, vice president of talent and casting for Nickelodeon Networks, has cast and overseen casting for several hit shows for the network, including iCarly, Drake and Josh, Zoey 101, Unfabulous, Just Jordan, Ned's Declassified, and the new hit True Jackson VP with Keke Palmer, among others. SHARON IS COMING TO CATHRYN SULLIVAN'S ACTING FOR FILM here in Lewisville to teach the students what she is looking for when she is searching for Nickolodean stars! This will include a 3 hour session with the students AND 45 minutes-1 hour session with parents. July 18-19 $199. SATURDAY 9:30-12:00 ACTING FOR CAMERA AND YOUNG FILM STUDENTS 12:05-1:05 "STRAIGHT TALK" TO PARENTS OF SATURDAY STUDENTS! (About what Nick and she are looking for, what is takes, etc) while the students go next door to hang out with my cool aides and have a pizza picnic! 1:15-2:30 BREAK 2:35-5:35 9-12 YEAR OLDS, FILM 4 and up please! SUNDAY 9:30-12:30 KID PRO. MIDDLE SCHOOL MASTERS, 12:35-1:35 "STRAIGHT TALK" TO PARENTS AND STUDENTS coming to the SUNDAY seminar (She'll talk about what Nick and she are looking for, what it takes, etc). 2:35-5:35 HIGH SCHOOL MASTERS, NEW MASTERS AND FILM 6 WHO ARE HIGH SCHOOLERS. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AUGUST 1-2 HOWARD MELTZER-CASTING DIRECTOR OF HANNAH MONTANA, DIARY OF A WIMPY KID AND I'M WITH THE BAND IS COMING!! $189. for AC Masters and all Film students for the 3 hour session $169. Acting for Camera 4-8 students for the 2 hour session Price includes session with the student with evaluations for each child AND a talk and question and answer session with the parents at the beginning of each session! HOWARD MELTZER info!!!! Howard Meltzer has been partnered with Carol Goldwasser since 2004. Howard and Carol have cast 8 pilots in the past year for Disney Channel, Disney XD, Nickelodeon and Nick Jr. Recent projects include: The JumpArounds (Nick Jr.), Back to Bacharach & David (Music Box Theater in Hollywood), and consultant for the film Diary of a Wimpy Kid (20th Century Fox), Spectacular! (Nickelodeon) (Movie of the Week), The 1/2 Hour News Hour (FOX), The Troop (Nickelodeon) (Pilot) Howard is currently casting "I'm With The Band" (Disney XD), and is looking forward to season 4 of Hannah Montana (Disney Channel) later this year. SATURDAY 3 sessions: 9:00-11:00 Acting for Camera students (AC 4 and up) 12:15-3:15 Acting for Camera Masters and Young Film Students 3:30-6:30 Film 3-6 students, New Master students SUNDAY 3 sessions: 9-12:00 Kid Pro and Masters 1-4:00 Middle School Masters, New Master students and Film 5 and up 4:05-7:05 High School Masters, New Masters who are High School, Film 5 and up ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MARKETING WORKSHOP for PARENT AND CHILD (1 parent, 1 child) - Vicki Baumann, mother of Kenny Baumann who plays "Ben" on the hit show "Secret Life of American Teenager" and is nominated for Best Actor in a dramatic series for the 'Teen Choice awards' this year and who is my friend (and roommate when I'm in L.A.) is giving a MARKETING CLASS-How to market your child in all markets 2 1/2 hours, last 1/2 hour for Q and A. $70. Vicki is whom I consulted as a stylist for Cody's attire for both his Hoot audition (which he booked over 3500 other boys) and Hannah Montana's Jake Ryan role (which he booked). She also helps with marketing your child in different markets. She helped Kenny book Independent Films in Texas from the time he was small (Ken was the independent "King") and they together worked the Dallas, New York and L.A. Market while their main home was in Abilene. They live in L.A. and is coming to Texas for less than 2 weeks and is giving us some of her time. CS------------- Here is that info: Market, Managing & Maneuvering Your Acting Career in NYC, Dallas and L.A. A comprehensive guide covering just about everything it takes to get 'up and running' from :what 'look' for which city, the resume 'look', online submitting, choosing the right 'look' for the audition, getting an agent, conversing with casting , and how to survive pilot season in L.A.! Individual marketing analysis available after class. Seperate fee. She also does a "Monologue" Workshop. MONOLOGUES!! Learn everything you will need to find, create and edit the perfect, powerful, and one of a kind monologues. Monologues are one of the most important tools in the acting business. You need to be unique to wow! Learn how! JULY 8 MARKETING CLASSES $70 10-12:00 6-9 Year olds and PARENTS OF 6-8 year olds 1:00-3:00 10-14 year olds and PARENTS of those Students 3:00-5:00 High School Students and Parents of those Students JULY 9 -Monologue Class $80. 10-12:00 11 and under/ For parents and Children 1:00-3:00 Ages 12 and over You will LOVE LOVE LOVE Vicki! If you'd like more information about class content, etc, email Vicki at monologuecoach@gmail.com OR CALL THE STUDIO TO SIGN UP AT 972-353-3456 for either one of these classes. A registration authorization form needs to be on file or you will need to fax a registration authorization form. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MORE ABOUT JENNIFER PATREDIS: Jennifer Patredis, L.A. Agent (and former Kim Dawson agent here in Dallas) is coming the same weekend to teach improv and thinking on your feet workshop. She has helped put stars in their shows like MADISON PETTIS (Cory in the House), DEMI LOVATO (Sonny with a Chance), SELENA GOMEZ (Wizards of Waverly Place) DEBBIE RYAN (Suite Life), and LOGAN MILLER (Ghosts of Girlfriends Past AND his new Disney XD show "I'm with the Band/Viper Slap") as well as new shows this season - Nico Tortorella on the CW's new "The Beautiful Life" and Isabella Acres on ABC's "Better off Ted". She was also Cody's agent here in Dallas and helped him get the right agent in L.A. from Dallas. "Just Jennifer" workshop on Saturday or Sunday, wherever we can fit you into at this point......$175. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please note the registration instructions so that your application will be considered. Email CathySully@gmail.com your choices. If you are wanting Jennifer Patredis seminar, please put "JENNIFER PATREDIS" in the subject line of your registration email. We get hundreds of emails and that will help us locate you. If you were on the waiting list for this seminar and still want a spot, it will help put you ahead if you forward us the original email as well. Placement in other seminars might not happen until after the Kaplan seminar as the KAPLAN/ PATREDIS seminar will be our priority THIS week. We will be taking registrations this week, JUNE 21- JUNE 28TH. We will do our best to get it all done! We sure are enjoying offering these services to our students! CS REGISTRATION: PLEASE GIVE ME YOUR: 1) CHILD'S NAME 2) AGE, GRADE AND FILM OR AC SERIES THAT HE/SHE has completed 3) SEMINARS YOU WANT (1st choice, 2nd choice) 4) CLASSES YOU WANT (1st choice, 2nd choice) 5) PARENT'S INFORMATION- Parent's name , cell phone number or easiest phone numbers to get in touch with the Parent AND EMAIL address *****AND SEND PAYMENT AUTHORIZATION FORM OR TELL US BY EMAIL THAT WE CAN USE THE CREDIT CARD INFO THAT IS ALREADY ON FILE.***** Go to www.cathrynsullivan.com and hit "register" for that form. Fax it to 972-221-2396. CHOICES ARE: A) JENNIFER PATREDIS, L. A. AGENT-THIS WEEKEND JUN 27 (4th grade- Middle School) or June 28 (High Schoolers!) $175. B) SHARON LIEBLEIN, HEAD CASTING OF NICKOLODEAN JULY 18 or 19 $199. C) HOWARD MELTZER, CASTING DIRECTOR of Hannah Montana/ I'm with the Band, etc AUGUST 1 -2 $189 for Film and AC master students, $169 for AC 4-10 D) MARKETING CLASS- $70 Vicki Baumann- July 8 E) MONOLOGUE CLASS- $80 Vicki Baumann- July 9 F) FILM 1 Aug 3-7 $200. 10-12:00 (You can also call 972-353-3456 and register for this one G) FILM 3 Aug 3-7 $200. 12:00-2:00 Example: 1) Scott Sullivan 2) 19, College / Completed Pro master Class 3) Wants (B) Sharon Lieblein $199 and (C) Howard Meltzer $189 4) Wants (D) marketing class $70 and (E) monologue class IF Scott can't get into Sharon or Howard's seminar or 5) Parent- Cathryn Sullivan, 972-353-3456, cell is 555-555-5555 and email address is CathySully@gmail.com Also, my neice wants to do a class: 1) Kaylee Dean 2) 16, Beginner 3) No seminar-not ready 4) (F) Film 1 Aug 4-7 10-12:00 $200. 5) Guardian- Cathryn Sullivan 972-353-3456 cell is 555-555-5555 and email is CathySully@gmail.com Remember, you can call 972-353-3456 for the MARKETING, MONOLOGUE, FILM 1 OR FILM 3 CLASS, but all the seminars must be registered by emailing CathySully@gmail.com THE BOOKINGS ARE GOING CRAZY, BUT THAT WILL BE FOR THE NEXT NEWSLETTER! Last week, I taught from 8:00am-9:00pm ...13 hours everyday and enjoyed every single minute of it. Thanks so much for sharing your children with me. Actors ARE the coolest people there are! Blessings and Joy to you, Cathryn Sullivan CathySully@gmail.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MAY 2009 NEWSLETTER Hi there Actors and Actresses and those who love them! I have a dream….I have a dream where children and teens can go and realize they have what it takes to be a star…I have a dream where every child and teen actor can go and be encouraged and respected. I have a dream that there is a place where all actors can go and be understood and yet, challenged at their craft and continue to be challenged to be the best in the country…and carry on the tradition of the Cathryn Sullivan alumni….STARS like SELENA GOMEZ (one of the biggest teen stars in the world...Star of “Wizards of Waverly Place”, “Romona and Beezus”, shooting now in Canada), DEMI LOVATO (another big teen star. Star of “Sonny with a Chance”, “Camp Rock”, “Princess Protection Program”) CODY LINLEY (“Hannah Montana”, “Dancing with the Stars”) MADISON PETTIS (“Game Plan”, “Corey in the House”) JENNIFER STONE (“Wizards of Waverly Place”) DEBBY RYAN (“Suite Life on Deck”), and working actors who WILL be stars and are in the making like LOGAN MILLER (who just got the starring role in a new Disney XD show “I’m with the Band” now called “Viper Slap”) JAX PACE (who was the main star in “Cool Dog” and booked a pilot over thousands for CBS) BRYCE CASS (who was on “Are you Smarter than a 5th grader”) and JOSH BLAYLOCK (booked approximately 8 things this first year he has been in L.A. and is in the oscar-winning movie “No Country for Old Men”, “Not Like Everyone Else”.) I also have a dream for those who makes it to second place six times in a row. doesn’t get the part. but keeps on trying because that student has faith. I’ve been looking for a place like that and I found it! I’VE GOT A NEW PLACE! IT’S ONLY NINE MINUTES AWAY FROM EVERYBODY FITS and It’s brand new! It will be located at: 118 LYNN AVENUE SUITE 204 LEWISVILLE, TX 75057. This has always been my dream, to have a place that is mine where all the actors are accepted and loved. I will be opening it up in June where most of my classes will be. I will begin THE registration of these classes and THE FIRST HUGE SEMINAR this week! (See Class schedule and registration). I also will continue to have some lower level classes at EBF and those classes will be coming your way by them. PROBLEM- ALSO, I do not have access to my email lists or waiting lists. EBF has told me that those are theirs, so please do me a favor and send this newsletter to everyone you think might want it!!! I have faith that it will all work out with your help. WE HAVE THREE HUGE SUMMER SEMINARS coming up: JUNE 27-28 CHRISTIAN KAPLAN-HEAD OF CASTING AT 20TH CENTURY FOX & JENNIFER PATREDIS-CHILD/TEEN AGENT AT CESD are coming!! There is a great price on this. We are calling it the “Grand opening special”. JULY 18-19 SHARON LIEBLIN-HEAD OF CASTING AT NICKOLODEAN IS COMING!! AUGUST 1-2 HOWARD MELTZER-CASTING DIRECTOR OF HANNAH MONTANA, DIARY OF A WIMPY KID AND I’M WITH THE BAND IS COMING!! ALL at affordable prices and at my new place!!! I MADE THE TEEN MAGZ: Guess who made the Teen magazines besides Cathryn Sullivan student alumni's DEMI LOVATO (Star of Sonny with a Chance/Camp Rock), SELENA GOMEZ (Wizards of Waverly Place), MADISON PETTIS (Corey in the House and Disney feature"Game Plan", JENNIFER STONE(Wizards of Waverly Place), DEBBIE RYAN (Suite Life on Deck) AND CODY LINLEY (Hannah Montana/DWTS)? ME!!! LOL! I made BOP MAY 2009 issue under "IS TEXAS THE NEW HOLLYWOOD" Article. It's a very nice article giving me credit for several Teen stars and I was honored. Check it out. LOGAN MILLER HAS HIS OWN SHOW: We found out recently that LOGAN MILLER (who also has been teaching FILM 1 AND FILM 3!) will be leaving us soon to be the star of HIS OWN show that was picked up. It was called "I'm with the Band" and is now going to be called "Viper Slap". We are so glad for him and his family. He has worked hard and diligently and has given back to actors. He is meant for a wonderful, fabulous career! LOTS OF BOOKINGS!! My students are booking all over the place! Look at BOOKINGS for more details on those. CLASSES!!!!! I have lots of classes for you to choose from this summer! MASTER STUDENTS- Please note the "MOVIE-MAGIC" CLASS- We go from auditioning, mix and match, booking, round-table read-through and shooting a short film series through-out the week where it is edited and sent to your parents! CODY LINLEY is a star now, but he is coming back to “give back” to my actors. He will be helping with Buff ups for CHRISTIAN KAPLAN/ JENNIFER PATREDIS seminar as well! I know there are lots of choices for your child and teen, but keep in mind that our program produces results. We promise to do our best to help our students reach their dreams and goals. BLESSINGS AND JOY TO YOU, CATHRYN SULLIVAN CLASSES : THERE ARE SEVERAL AC (Acting for Camera) Classes for students who have already finished KINDERGARTEN and FILM Classes for those who are 4th-12th grade. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CLASS SCHEDULE WE ARE TAKING REGISTRATION ONLY FOR JUNE AND JULY CLASSES AND the BIG SEMINAR FOR CHRISTIAN KAPLAN/JENNIFER PATREDIS for now. (Registration for Sharon Lieblin and Howard Meltzer will be later). CLASS LIST: AC 1: June 10-12 4:50-6:30 (3 days) $165. June 15-18 11:40-1:40 (4 days) You could go to lunch or you are welcome to watch! $165. June 29-July 2 5-6:30 (4 days) $165. July 13-17 9:00-10:00am (5 days) $165. AC 2: June 15-18 4:00-5:20 $165. July 13-17 10:10-11:10am (5 days) $165. (There is room in the schedule to make more classes for AC 2) AC 3-8: June 15-18 9-11:20 (4 days) $175. July 21-24 9:00-10:30 am (4 days) $165. ALL AC: June 24 9:30am-1:35 pm BUFFUps for CHRISTIAN KAPLAN/JENNIFER PATREDIS (buffups included with CK/JP seminar) July 15-16 9:00-11:00 am (Buff up for Nick Workshop) July 29-31 9:00-11:00 am (Buff up for Howard) Coming in August (Acting with sports and music) ----------------------------------------------------------------- Film 1: June 10-12 9-12:30 (3 days) $200 June 15-18 9:30-11:30 pm (4 days) $200 June 29-July 2 10:00-12:30 (4 days) $200 July 13-17 11:45-1:45 (5 days) $200 July 22-24 2:00-6:00 Film 2: June 10-12 9:00-1:00 $200 June 22-23 3:15-8:15 $205. (2 day intensive/ Supper provided) July 13-14 2:00-7:00 $205. (2 day intensive /Lunch provided) July 1-2 10:00-3:30 pm $205. (2 day intensive /Lunch provided) Film 3: June 10-12 1:00-4:30pm (3 days) $200 June 15-18 1:15-3:45 pm (4 days) $200 June 29-July 2 12:40-3:10 (4 days) $200 July 13-17 1:55-3:55 (5 days) $200 July 22-24 9:00am-1:00pm Interested in a weekend Film 3 workshop June 20-21? Let me know. Film 4: June 15-18 11:30-2:30 pm (4 days) $200 July 21-24 10:40-1:30 pm (4 days) $200 Film 5/6 Mixed Levels: June 10-12 2:40-6:00 pm (3 days) $200 June 15-18 3:30-6:00 (3 days) $200 June 22-23 10am-3:00 pm (2 day intensive lunch provided) (meets with New Masters) $205. July 21-24 2:40-5:30 pm (4 days) (meets with New Masters 1 & 2) $205 New Master 1 or 2: June 10-12 2-6:00 (3 days) $200 June 15-18 3:30-6:00 pm (4 days) June 22-23 10-3:00 pm (2 day intensive lunch provided) (meets with F5 & F6) July 21-24 2:40-5:30 pm (4 days) (meets with F5 & F6) WHEN NEW MASTER IS NOT SPECIFIED ON A SEMINAR LIST, New Master will be considered Master. PRIVATES- $85. AN HR for STAFF (You may choose) ($95. For Cathryn) YOU MUST PAY AT TIME OF REGISTRATION. 24 CANCELLATION IS REQUIRED. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ MASTERS: ALL MASTERS HAVE PRIORITY FOR ANY SEMINAR AND CAN SIGN UP FOR ANY MIXED LEVEL CLASSES WITH NEW MASTER STUDENTS. MASTER STUDENTS WILL TAKE PRIORITY OVER ANY FILM 5/6 STUDENT. CONGRATS! ALL MASTERS: There is a MASTER CLASS for any Middle School or High School Master on JUNE 15-18 from 3:30-6:00 for $200. MOVIE MAGIC CLASS is where we take the student from Auditioning, mix and match callbacks, round-table read-through and on-location for shooting. (We are going to try and film it so the student can have it by email to show) CODY’S SPECIAL IMPROV CLASS ON JUNE 25th –Masters have priority Two classes to choose from: 10-1:00 and 2-6:00 $65. AC Master: June 24 9:30-11:30 am (Improv w/Cody) June 24 11:35-1:35 pm (w/Cathryn bring a snack) July13-14 9:00-1:00 pm (MOVIE MAGIC Class!) July 15-16 9:30-11:00 am (Buff ups for Nick Seminar) July 29-31 9:00-11:00 am (Buff up for Howard) Kid Pro: Buff up for Christian Kaplan & Jennifer Patredis: those who are not w/CESD, a special class is being provided. June 24 9:30-11:30 am (For Cathryn) June 24 11:35-1:35 pm (For Cody bring a snack) July 1-2 10:00-3:30 (MOVIE MAGIC CLASS!) July 15-16 11:10-1:10 pm (Sharon buff up for Nick, meet with some HS Master) Aug 4-7 2:00-5:00 pm (Movie Magic lunch provided both days) Mid School Masters: June 24 2:35-4:35 pm (Improv w/Cody, buff up for Christian Kaplan and Jennifer Patredis) June 24 4:40-6:40 pm (w/ Cathryn, buff up for Christian Kaplan and Jennifer Patredis ) July 15-16 2:00-4:00 pm (buff up for Nick Seminar) July 29-30 11:10-1:10 pm (buff up for Howard) Aug 4-7 10:00-1:00 pm (Movie Magic) HS Master w/Pro Kids: June 24 4:40-6:40 pm (w/Cathryn, up for Christian Kaplan and Jennifer Patredis) June 24 2:35-4:35 pm (w/Cody, buff up for Christian Kaplan and Jennifer Patredis) July 1-2 10:00-3:30 MOVIE MAGIC CLASS $200 Lunch provided July 15-16 4:00-6:00 pm (buff up for Nick Seminar) On schedule but will not be in this registration: Aug 2-5 10:00- 3:00 pm (Movie Magic lunch provided) 4:20-6:20 pm (buff for Howard) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *GRAND OPENING SEMINAR SPECIAL! $295.* HEAD OF CASTING AT 20TH CENTURY FOX CHRISTIAN KAPLAN AND L.A. AGENT JENNIFER PATREDIS IS COMING JUNE 27-28! Also, Dallas Agent ERIN KASZYNSKI will be IN ATTENDANCE!!! Along with the workshop, there will be a buff-up included with CODY LINLEY for Improv and a buff-up with Cathryn Sullivan for Feature film to get the student ready for the seminar! (Please note: Registration for these classes will be done directly through Cathryn Sullivan for these workshops at CathySully@gmail.com.) Christian Kaplan, senior vice president of Feature casting for Fox is coming to my new place on JUNE 27-28! He is currently working on the feature film “Marmaduke” and “Rio” and cast films like: Romona and Beezus (currently filming now), X-men, Devil wears Prada, Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs, Secret Life of Bees, Alvin and Alvin 2, Horton hears a who and the list goes on and on. I LIKE him because with one general meeting with my OWN son, (Cody Linley), he gave me some advice that helped change Cody’s career. Jennifer Patredis, L.A. Agent (and former Kim Dawson agent here in Dallas) is coming the same weekend to teach improv and thinking on your feet workshop. She has helped put stars in their shows like MADISON PETTIS (Cory in the House), DEMI LOVATO (Sonny with a Chance), SELENA GOMEZ (Wizards of Waverly Place) DEBBIE RYAN (Suite Life), and LOGAN MILLER (Ghosts of Girlfriends Past AND his new Disney XD show “I’m with the Band/Viper Slap”) as well as new shows this season - Nico Tortorella on the CW’s new “The Beautiful Life” and Isabella Acres on ABC’s “Better off Ted”. She was also Cody’s agent here and helped him get the right agent in L.A. from Dallas. THERE IS ALSO A DAY OF BUFF-UPS for this workshop which is strongly recommended to prepare the student for the weekend. CODY LINLEY AND CATHRYN SULLIVAN will be the teachers for this prep day. It will be on WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24. CODY will be teaching and buffing up your child/teen’s IMPROV SKILLS and Cathryn will be working on the feature film scripts, several that Christian could be using for that weekend! SCHEDULE for the weekend IS AS FOLLOWS: SATURDAY, JUNE 27 CHRISTIAN KAPLAN 10-1 FILM 3-FILM 6 and New masters 2-5:00 KID PRO, MASTERS (Those who have agents other than CESD) JENNIFER PATREDIS 9-11 ACTING FOR CAMERA 11:10-1:10 MASTERS & KID PRO 2:10-4:10 FILM 3-6 SUNDAY, JUNE 28 CHRISTIAN KAPLAN & JENNIFER PATREDIS 10-1:00 ACTING FOR CAMERA 2-5:00 MASTERS, NEW MASTERS, FILM 4-6 (5TH-12TH GRADE) BUFF-UPS for this seminar are on JUNE 24 IMPROV WITH CODY LINLEY 9:30-11:30 ACTING FOR CAMERA MASTERS, AC 6 and up 11:35-1:35 KID PROS/ & some Middle School Masters 2:35-4:35 HIGH SCHOOL MASTER & NEW MASTER who are High Schoolers 4:40-6:40 FOURTH GRADE-MIDDLE SCHOOL BUFF-UPS WITH CATHRYN SULLIVAN 9:30-11:30 KID PRO/& some Middle School Masters 11:35-1:35 Acting for Camera Students 2:35-4:35 FOURTH Graders 4:40-6:40 High School Masters & NEW MASTER High Schoolers COSTS- It is a GREAT deal for both workshops and the buff-ups. SPECIAL ******GRAND OPENING SEMIAR SPECIAL!!!* #1 TOTAL COST OF BOTH WORKSHOPS PLUS BUFF-UPS with Both Cody and Cathryn = $295! Those signing up for this package will get priority. #2 COST OF CHRISTIAN KAPLAN WORKSHOP AND BUFF-UP $235. #3 COST OF JENNIFER PATREDIS WORKSHOP AND CODY LINLEY FOR BUFF-UP……………..$175. #4 COST OF JENNIFER PATREDIS AND CHRISTIAN KAPLAN WORKSHOP WITH NO BUFF-UP………… $265. #5 COST OF CHRISTIAN KAPLAN WORKSHOP ONLY ………$225. #6 COST OF JENNIFER PATREDIS WORKSHOP ONLY……… $175. IF YOU ARE COMING INTO TOWN FROM OUT OF TOWN OR OUT OF STATE AND WOULD LIKE A PRIVATE FOR THIS WEEKEND, PLEASE STATE THAT IN YOUR EMAIL REGISTRATION AS WELL. CONTACT ME DIRECTLY FOR THIS SEMINAR, THE CODY LINLEY IMPROV CLASS AND THE OTHER CLASSES FOR JUNE ONLY AT CATHYSULLY@GMAIL.COM AND: PLEASE GIVE ME YOUR: 1) CHILD’S NAME 2) AGE AND GRADE SKILL LEVEL THAT HE/SHE has just completed 3) CLASS PREFERENCES: 1st choice, 2nd choice, etc. 4) WHICH PACKAGE HE/SHE WANTS TO SIGN UP FOR THE CHRISTIAN KAPLAN/JENNIFER PATREDIS SEMINAR (#1 PGK will get priority although special circumstances will be considered) 5) PARENT'S INFORMATION- Parent’s name , cell phone number or easiest phone numbers to get in touch with the Parent AND EMAIL address. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BOOKINGS! As mentioned before, LOGAN MILLER'S PILOT is picked up for Disney. He's the star of his own show for DISNEY XD. It was called "I'm with the Band" and there are rumors that it will be called "Viper Slap" Like other employees like CODY LINLEY and LOGAN HENDERSON, Logan Miller will be moving to LA to work full-time in the industry. ERICA AULDS booked a guest- starring role for SUITE LIFE ON DECK. HAILEY SOLE booked a Ghost Whisperer guest -starring role. RYAN AKIN and NOEL COETT booked "Five Time Champion". Noell has been coming to my classes from Austin for a long time. Every Saturday, her Mom (who is an agent in Austin) would drive from Austin to Coppell for my classes. Now THAT is commitment! HAVE YOU SEEN THE Cute, feisty fun TEXAS RANGER COMMERCIALS that I told you guys about last newsletter?! It's pretty cool seeing all of my students in them and showing their personalities: Adam Howarth, Jordan Howard, Cameron and Lexi Tennapel, Lanie Taylor. I think every kid in those commercials are mine! ASHLEY BOETTCHER's 20th century movie "They Came from Upstairs" changed the title to: "Aliens in the Attic" and will be out in theaters everywhere July 31st! (Look! The two Ashley's are on the cover) NICHOLAS BRADY who flies in for my classes from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania booked a role in a SAG film in Pennsylvania called "EARLY FALL". BRITTANY MARTINEZ booked a principal part on "GUIDING LIGHT" and also won the Elle Model Search. She sent me one of the sweetest thank you letters I've ever received. She writes: "Do you know how many people I have told about you in New York and they say,"Dallas is a huge Disney Mecca', and I have said, "Really?!? There is a certain woman there who develops her students not only as actors but more importantly as people with character." It was a family affair for the WILLIAM FAMILY- On the film "DIRTY RED", TAYLOR WILLIAMS had the lead supporting role. Her sister, KENNEDY WILLIAMS had a lead supporting role playing the younger version of the lead and REED WILLIAMS had a feature role and this past week, CAMPBELL WILLIAMS booked a role. WAY TO GO, Williams FAMILY! They are definantly a family to be reckoned with! I loved what her mom wrote : "Taylor had a very emotional scene where she had to cry. FILM 2 YEAH". MIA FORD’s movie “Within” where she is the star got a distribution deal. This is such a cool script and two fabulous leads (Mia and Sammi Hanratty). I can not WAIT to see this film!!!! Check It out: http://www.thecameraeye.com/TCE/Within.html. Mia’s film “Wonderful World” with Matthew Broderick premiered at Tribeca Film Festival last month (April 09) and she just filmed the lead in a prestigious short film “Your Wedding” this month. She and her sister, MADISON FORD were asked to be presenters at the Young Artist Awards in LA this year. MADISON PETTIS DOES USO TOUR - YOUNGEST PERSON EVER INVITED! Madison Pettis was in Hawaii recently on a USO tour to give back to the children who's fathers are in the Armed Forces. JOSH BLAYLOCK booked a part in a video game where he got to work with a green screen for the first time. GRANT BARKER worked on MAGIES PASSAGE With Janine Turner. JORDAN HOWARD (not Jordan Reynolds) booked that Texas Ranger commercial (from my last newsletter) AND he booked a churches chicken commercial AND an independent film called "Alterations". GIANNA REDEEMER's voice is in high demand. Besides being an announcer on Disney radio, she booked Linus voice for a Christmas toy! RYAN TORCH booked a commercial for United Airlines. CAS ROONEY booked a KMART Industrial and TAYLOR SCORSE booked a series of KMART commercials. JAX PACE is on a roll/ role!! (HA HA) He booked a CBS pilot called "Ace in the Hole" as Adam Corolla's son. Jimmy Kimmel is the producer for it! I was invited to the pilot (perks of a coach) and the whole show was around HIM! HE was GREAT! I really loved it! Check out the photo to the right of Jax with his acting coach (me - Cathryn Sullivan) and his LA agent Jennifer Patredis. JOHN TAYLOR TUCKER, ALEXA DOMZALSKI, MADISON KAY, AILEEN DAVILA, DONNATO, MAX JENKINS booked a "Love For Kids" commercial which is adorable and JONATHON TAYLOR TUCKER also booked a voiceover for a local weight clinic. JESSI MECHLER booked her first national commercial. NILSON LAWRENCE booked a promo for Nickolodean for the new Eddie Murphy movie. PRESTON STROTHER booked "What would Jesus do", a feature film and TYLER STROTHER booked "Brain Surge", a Nick game show and booked a audio series called "Lamplighter" and plays aquaman's son, Arthur Jr. on the new Batman series. GREYSON MOORE, ERICA BROWN SARAH BOGART booked an American Heart Association Industrial. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- L A STARS MY L.A. STARS- DEMI LOVATO & SELENA GOMEZ are the hottest teen stars right now. Their "Princess Protection Program" is premiering June 26 on Disney Channel. Here is the link about it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OM2bUmAlMtg SELENA just finished Wizards of Waverly Place movie, is in Vancouver shooting Romona and Beezus and has a CD coming out in September that is going to shock you. Demi finished up shooting Her show "Sonny with a Chance" and has been touring all over the world. ( I LOVE her song "Don't forget". It's my favorite!) CODY LINLEY just shot 2 more episodes of Hannah Montana that is going to be a ONE-HOUR special and also, worked on Dancing with the Stars for a special celebrity show! The big news is- He will be doing Broadway show! Rehearsals start in Toronto in July. He went to Hawaii for a week during Memorial Day to play Celebrity Basketball with the Air force, Marines and Navy. It was for charity and helped morale for the families of the air force, marines and navy soldiers. For more info on Cody, there is a wonderful fan who has all the latest updates on Cody at: www.linleylove.org --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- HERE'S A REVIEW OF CLASS SERIES: FILM CLASSES- Fourth grade through Twelfth Grade: FILM 1- Where budding actors have the opportunity to enhance their skills. We reinforce being natural and believable on camera. Being directable is a must and is a skill all actors need to develop to work in film. Actors will build on character development skills, work with props, and hit marks while responding to set directions. We simulate real onset location shootings using the students as leads, principals, and extras. The students will boost their on-camera skills while using different types of shots. FILM 2-Where the actor elevates his/her own usage of projecting their own emotions while delving into emotional scenes. After watching and studying child and teen actors who are accomplished in their field at showing extreme emotion in their scenes and working on exercises used in professional circles, we try it ourselves. We use various type scenes taken from real feature films like "Stepmom", "Stand By Me", "My Dog Skip", "Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants", "Life as a House", etc. FILM 3- Is all about the actor expanding their cold-reading skills. Solid cold-reading skills are a necessity in all aspects of this business…Film, TV, Commercial, Industrials and Stage. In this class, we will cold-read within 8-10 minutes every week to sharpen our skills for these cold-reading situations. FILM 4- This is a class series totally concentrating on enhancing listening and reacting skills. One of the most important things casting directors look for in an actor is their listening skills and it is one of the LEAST focused-on skills of the actor. (Who wants to learn to listen?). We work on many fun exercises to learn how to "be effected" and we finish with a fun distraction exercise which sharpen the actors' ability to concentrate and perform your scene even when distractions happen. (Real examples of the kinds of things that happen: cell phone going off, babies crying, casting director's answering their phones or talking to someone else while you do your scene). Once the student has worked on distraction exercises, they are usually stronger and more confident to be able to handle this situation when it comes up. FILM 5-is COMEDY, COMEDY, COMEDY!!! We will work on Comedic scenes from Network TV, Disney, Nickelodeon and Feature Films. Comedic timing, flow and pace will be at the forefront of our concentration and how they differ with each situation. We really work on being able to put our funny side of our personalities into our scenes! FILM 6- is all about working on characters that are opposite the students' personalities. It is one of the most fun series where they portray characters that are nerds, bullies, insanely jealous girls or "mean girl" types, and sociopaths-challenging but fun! NEW CLASSES NEEDED AND ADDED-NEW MASTER 1 AND NEW MASTER 2!! This year, I noticed that there were important skills that I was having to catch up for my newer master students and they were unable to participate in the master level classes until they were done. Therefore, I added NEW MASTER 1 AND NEW MASTER 2 classes. EACH STUDENT coming up through the program should take NEW MASTER CLASSES TWICE!!! (New Master 1 and New Master 2). NEW MASTER 1 is improving your voiceover and monologue skills to help with agent interviews and independent film auditions. NEW MASTER 2 is improving your Disney and Nickolodean style auditions. This class is pure Disney, Nick and Cartoon Network scenes. MASTER- Students with real-world experience interact with one another in this fun class, learning how to develop chemistry better with other actors and enhance their ability to stand out. They will be integrating their growth from the Film series (Film 1-New master 2) into their work every week and concentrate on their weaknesses in order to strengthen their skills. There is focus on small details that make a difference in the callback situations to help book jobs. There will be focus on the visual vs. vocal subtext skills and body language. (In other words, watching the difference between what the actor's face and eyes say vs. what his/her voice say vs. what the actor's body language is reflecting). There are several Master Classes divided by age range and how long the student has been a master. Students will enhance their range and depth of characters needed for Film and TV. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ACTING FOR CAMERA CLASSES- Kindergarten through Third Grade Acting for Camera 1- Enhancing believability and taking direction for on-camera skills, and helping the student feel more comfortable in front of the camera. Acting for Camera 2-Strengthening the students understanding of marks and props usage, and building character development. Acting for Camera 3- heightening the approach to understanding action and character development; feeling more comfortable with putting one's personality into their scenes. Acting for Camera 4 and up (Mixed Levels)- Mixed Levels is when there are different levels of AC students in the same class. For example, there could be Acting for Camera 4 student and Acting for Camera 6 students within the same class. The teacher will concentrate on what each particular student needs to be working on simultaneously: Working with more than one character in a scene at a time, being able to act goofy and let your nerdy side out, being free in front of the camera and taking on roles opposite your personality. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WHEN DO I MOVE FROM AC CLASSES?** After completing each AC class, one can move on to the next AC level. If one has moved to fourth grade, they are welcome to enter the FILM program. If they have completed AC3, they can move to Film 2 and go on to Film 3. If the student is an AC MASTER student, the student will skip Film 1 and Film 3 and take Film 2 and then, move to Film 4, Film 5, Film 6 and New Master 1 and New Master 2.