QuietOnSet Newsletter - Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Info Update 06/2010 16th March 2010

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Hi Guys This newsletter is going to arrive with a THUD in your in box as there is so much in. Heaps of great castings on the board. There are some auditions listed for performers at Disney - Japan. When I was over there last year I met some of the Aussie and US performers - they were having a ball. Good money and conditions and the shows are really spectacular. Great way to combine acting, travel and fun I say. Wish I had done it when I was younger. There are some great courses on the board as well - I would recommend the Speaking American MasterClass with Professor - John Higgins. I know a lot of you missed out last time so make sure you call him asap. Contacts are in the newsletter under NSW courses below. Have a great one. Cheers Lee EMAIL ME QOS Website - click here Latest Quiet On Set News TOP Casting Board QOS Website - click here How To Apply for an Audition - 16 March 2010 ,0 All the contact details are in the members area. If you are not a member, you need to SUBSCRIBE. CLICK HERE to Subscribe Now! or Just click on the SUBSCRIBE tab at the www.quietonset.com.au home page and follow the prompts as you scroll down. PAID WORK - Theatre Auditions - Male Actor - 16 March 2010 Sydney - Then Touring,NSW ROLE: Fly/Jimmy (Being Brave/The Hurting Game/Buddies) : Lead  / Male / 19 to 25 years. Male with experience in Physical Theatre and comedy. Some character acting required. Must be able to sing. Playing range 16-25 1 Sydney actor required - Touring July to December 2010 and then February to April 2011 (2 contracts) MUST BE PREPARED TO DO BOTH SEASONS. Contract 1: 4 weeks rehearsal near Byron Bay (Far North Coast of NSW), 8-9 weeks in Brisbane, 7 weeks in Sydney, 2 weeks in Melbourne, 1 week holiday in actors base city. Red Faces Auditions - Hey Hey Its Saturday - 16 March 2010 Syd, Melb, Brisb, Adelaide,0 Auditions in Syd, Brisb, Melb, Adelaide. With preparations in full swing, a nationwide search is now on to find unique acts from across the country to perform on the iconic Red Faces segment. Famous names that appeared on Red Faces before they hit the big-time include Cate Blanchett, Marg Downey, Rob Sitch, Magda Szubanski and Brian Nankervis. Short Film - Actors Required - 16 March 2010 Hills District - Sydney,0 Casting for: 3 x females aged 25-30 Caucasion. 1 x female aged 20-30 Asian. 1 x male aged 20-30 Asian. Filming in Hills District. Six males aged 20-35 Caucasion The Promotion - Short Film - 16 March 2010 Melbourne,VIC Character Breakdown: Desiree- Female, 21-30yo. Maitre'D - VOLUPTUOUS AND SEXY!!! Size 18+ English Girl!Think funny! Think Rebel Wilson! J.P. - Male, 30-35yo, Bartender, Rough and rugged Englishman. Big soccer fan. J.P. - Male, 30-35yo, Bartender, Rough and rugged Englishman. Big soccer fan. Kid- Female 13-18, Restaurant patron, Is a girl who is mistaken for a boy by the mean restaurant manager. Extras: - Chinese waiters and waitresses - Patrons for the restaurant.< Voice Work -Promotional Trailer - 16 March 2010 Brisbane,0 We are seeking an actor to do 2min aprox voice an animation on the trailer for a full online animated game to showcase our systems. The actor we are seeking needs to speak with a Swedish accent - as the images are of a Swedish town - Hammarby PAID WORK - DISNEY CHARACTER LOOKALIKES - 16 March 2010 Melbourne - Japan,VIC Male Disney Character Look-alikes: 5'0"-5'6" and 5'8"-6'0", charming and handsome performers to portray various Disney princes and heroes including: Captain Jack Sparrow, Indiana Jones, Aladdin, Prince Charming, Prince Philip and Peter Pan. Female Disney Character Look-alikes: 4'11"-5'7", beautiful and graceful performers to portray various Disney princesses and heroines including: Jasmine, Pocahontas, Alice, Wendy, Tinker Bell, Ariel, Belle, Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty and Snow White. PAID WORK - Female Aerialist - 16 March 2010 Melb & Syd Auditions,0 Female Aerialists: 5'0"-5'6", strong aerialist experience (2-point harness) and/or training to portray Ariel in "Under the Sea", an interactive retelling of the classic Disney animated feature The Little Mermaid. ($740 U.S. dollars per week plus per diem). PAID WORK - Male & Female Dancers - 16 March 2010 Melb & Syd Auditions,0 Ballet/Jazz Dancers: Males 5'9"+, Females 5'3"-5'6", to portray classic Disney Princes & Princesses. Male Ballet Dancers: 5'5"-5'8", slender build, strong ballet technique, portrays Peter Pan. Athletic Dancers with Exotic Look: Males 5'6"+, Females 5'1"-5'7", exotic looking, athletic with strong physiques for a lavish multi-sensory production. Six to eight month contracts begin August/September 2010. Performers receive $740 - $760 (US dollars) per week (depending on role and show), per diem, round trip travel, private apartments, 5-day work weeks, and the chance to experience one of the world's most fascinating and vibrant cities. PAID WORK - MALE/FEMALE VOCALISTS - 16 March 2010 Melb Auditions,VIC DISNEY TOKYO: Performers bring exciting, up close entertainment to guests through shows that range from a '40s Big Band Revue, to a visually stunning live show celebrating the mystic rhythms of the jungle, to a rousing, fun-filled musical featuring Cinderella, Snow White, Prince Charming and many others. Six to eight month contracts begin August/September 2010. Performers receive $590 - $930 (US dollars) per week (depending on role and show), per diem, round trip travel, private apartments, 5-day work weeks, and the chance to experience one of the world's most fascinating and vibrant cities. Dead White Males by David Williamson - 14 March 2010 Sydney,NSW Roles available are: Angela Judd, 19, a university student "an engaging young woman with a sharp mind". William Shakespeare Not really the historical Bard, but rather a Bard conjured up by Angela . Grant Swain, a university lecturer "charismatic, articulate and animated. Melissa, 19, Angela's friend and fellow student "extremely attractive. Steve, a student "not conventionally handsome but appealing in a run down sort of way". Col Judd, 77, Angela's grandfather. Grace Judd, 74, Angela's Jessica Squires, 46, Angela's aunt Monica Judd, 44, Angela's aunt. Sarah Judd, 46, Angela's mother. MY FAIR LADY - role of Freddy Eynsford-Hill - 12 March 2010 Sydney,NSW Cameo Theatre Company are looking to cast the supporting role of Freddy Eynsford-Hill. Looking for a male 18 - 30 who can do an upper class English accent and can act and sing to a high standard. The role includes a song 'On The Street Where You Live'. *ALL OTHER MAJOR ROLES HAVE BEEN CAST IN THIS PRODUCTION* Male & Female - 18 & over - Chorus roles are available. TV Host - Win $10 000 and Launch your Career. - 8 March 2010 ,0 New web based Lifestyle show. If your over 25 and think you are friendly, and outgoing, or simply have what it takes to be the perfect host - then this is for you! You need to have an interest in Fashion, music, film and popular culture. Big, Polynesian actors - independent feature. - 28 February 2010 Sydney,NSW Two big (or relatively big) male actors of Pacific Islander appearance wanted for Independent Feature film to be shot in Sydney's west by a young, award-winning director. State of Mine - Short Film - 17 February 2010 Sydney,NSW We are holding auditions for a short film to be made for festival release. Roles: DANIEL (lead): early to mid 20's, a handsome yet, everyday looking guy. He goes through a lot in a very short period of time. (Intimate scene with Rachel- no nudity req). RACHEL (supporting): early to mid 20's. Daniel's on-again, off-again girlfriend. An intelligent girl with poise but also an easy-going side. (intimate scene wit Daniel- no nudity) STARWALKER astronaut reality TV show - 29 November 2009 Any / All All states/cities,0 Open call for entrants for new reality tv show STARWALKER, a worldwide search for two "citizen astronauts". Show is simulcasting north and south hemisphere. Applicants must be 18 years or over, able to provide medical certificate certifying basic fitness level and be prepared and able to travel at relatively short notice. TOP Film Competitions Face Facts Short Film Competition The competition gives young Aussie adults the chance to cast the spotlight on drug dangers and win a cool $10k. Supporting the Australian Government's 2010 National Drugs Campaign, the Face Facts Short Film Competition invites budding and first time film makers to get creative, and produce a 60 second short film highlighting the dangers associated with taking the drug ecstasy. Launched by mcm media, this new national short film competition asks young Aussies to think about how they would warn their own mates about the risks of ecstasy. Entries opened this morning at 10am, and close on April 30 when six final films will be chosen and uploaded onto the competition's microsite www.facefactsfilms.com.au. Then it's over to Australia to decide on a winner who will walk away with $10k! Five runner-ups will also pocket $1k each. Plus, just by voting for their favourite short film, the general public will also be in with a chance of winning $5k! For more information, and everything needed to enter the competition, readers can visit www.facefactsfilms.com.au. TOP State By State New South Wales Courses Courses Standard American Accent Master Class with Professor John Higgins My last Master Class was so successful that I had to stop taking students when the numbers reached twelve. I have had enquiries from actors who didn't have time to do the class last November asking when I am doing the next class. By the way, two of the class members in last November's class were Renee Caruso from Satisfaction and Wil Treval, the lead in Underbelly 3. Most of the younger students were very impressed and worked a lot harder to keep up with Renee and Wil. It turned out to be one of my most successful classes. One of the students got into the film, Sinbad and the Minotaur, and several of the cast members are currently auditioning for roles in a feature Australian movie called Frozen Moments, which requires Standard American accents for the entire cast. So, I will be teaching another Master Class, starting March the 21st. The requests for another class mostly came from your subscribers. So here are the details: Standard American Accent Master Class with Professor John Higgins Starts: Sunday 21 March 2010 (runs for 5 weeks, ending 18 April) Time: 2pm - 5pm Address: 612 Pennant Hills Rd, West Pennant Hills (The only entry is via Eaton Rd, opposite 3 Eaton Rd) Cost: $400 Ideal for actors of 18 years or over with an intermediate to advanced training or experience. _______________________________________ ABOUT THE TUTOR PROFESSOR JOHN HIGGINS MFA is renowned in Australia for his success in teaching American accents. Since his return from the United States in 1999 (John was born and raised in Australia), he has taught standard American accents to over 2000 Australian actors, which include classes in most of Sydney's acting schools, privately and on many plays, films, musicals and TV. As a Dialogue Director, he has worked for the Artistic Director of Company B, Neil Armfield on 'Stuff Happens', 'Suddenly Last Summer', and 'My Zinc Bed'. Also for Company B, John has worked with Kate Gaul on 'The Laramie Project', with Gale Edwards on 'Buried Child', with Marion Potts on 'The Goat/Who is Silvia?' and Wayne Blair on 'Jesus Hopped the A Train'. John has taught in England for Sir Alec Guinness at The Actor's Centre and for Dean Carey at The Actor's Centre Australia. As a Dialogue Director and Accent Coach, John has worked in the United States on the films The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas and Steel Magnolias. He has also taught at UCLA, The Ensemble Studios, Sydney Theatre School, Sydney Talent Company, On Camera Connections (Sandra Lee Patterson), Screenwise (Denise Roberts) and for the NIDA Open Program. His movie work in Australia includes Superman Returns directed by Bryan Singer, Attack on the Queen directed by Jerry London and The Quiet American directed by Phillip Noyce. John was also the dialect coach on the Australian stage productions of Grease and Saturday Night Fever. Some of the actors John has taught include: Rose Byrne, Chris Hemsworth, Isabel Lucas, Rachael Taylor, Luke Ford, Andy Whitfield, Yvonne Strahovski, Sophie Luck, Natalie Bassingthwaite and Tammin Sursok. He is currently coaching David Wenham, Luke Mitchel, Wayne Blaire, Matt Zeremes, Rebecca Breeds and Jack Campbell. John was the Speech Coach, Drama Instructor and a Judge on the reality TV show 'Australian Princess', Series 2 which is being produced by Granada TV and which will be aired on Channel 10 in the later part of 2006. _____________________________________ John. E. Higgins Office: (02) 9871 4938 Mobile: 0405 123 441 Address: 612 Pennant Hills Road West Pennant Hills 2125 (The only entry is via the back driveway on Eaton Rd - opposite 3 Eaton Rd) Email: john.higgins0201@gmail.com Website: http://www.professorjohnhiggins.com/ TV Producing at Metro Screen 30 Mar - 11 May Essential for anyone wanting to work in TV, this course focuses on the role of the TV Producer in a range of genres including drama series, reality and live television. It covers everything from research and development to funding, production stages, pitching to broadcasters, casting, trends and contrasts between major and community networks. Throughout the course you will also hear from a range of industry guest speakers. 7 x Tue [Eve] 21hrs | $420 / $470 non-members | Dates: 30/03 - 11/05 | Time: 6.15 - 9.15pm | Tutor: Heather Oxenham Location: Metro Screen, Cnr Oxford St Oatley Rd, Paddington. www.metroscreen.org.au | metro@metroscreen.org.au | 02 9356 1818 Accreditation: Accredited with two units from the Certificate IVin Screen and Media CUF40107. Upon successful completion of this course, participants will receive a statement of attainment for units of competency CUFPPM401A Produce programs and program segments and CUFRES401A Conduct research. Link to: https://metroscreen.worldsecuresystems.com/BookingRetrieve.aspx?ID=66817 Email:metro@metroscreen.org.au www.metroscreen.org.au Queensland Courses | What's On? Courses AFTRS Introduction to TV Presenting for Children - 6 Apr - 7 Apr AFTRS dynamic and fun introduction into the world of TV Presenting is for children, including those with acting ambitions, those seeking a confidence boost or those seeking a unique school holiday experience. Numbers are very limited so don't miss this opportunity to be taught by the best! Email:aftrsopenprogramqld@aftrs.edu.au Web Address: http://www.aftrs.edu.au/courses/course-search/open-course-detail.aspx?id=3943 What's On Gold Coast Indy Night - 24 Mar 2010 Gold Coast Indie Night Kicks Off in Samurai Style! Local writer and director Marco Sinigaglia's new documentary Shintaro! The Samurai Sensation That Swept a Nation will screen as the feature event of the inaugural bi monthly Gold Coast Indie Night at 6.30pm Wednesday March 24 at The Basement at the Gold Coast Arts Centre. Gold Coast Indie Night is presented by Caroline Russo Media and Public Relations and is proudly supported by Gold Coast Film Fantastic and the Gold Coast Arts Centre. Gold Coast Indie Night is a bi monthly networking event for independent film makers and members of the Gold Coast entertainment industry designed to showcase film makers with works of less than 60 minutes and to facilitate information and to generate industry discussion on new initiatives and emerging platforms in the world of film and television. "This is a wonderful way to create a supportive network for film makers and content creators on the Gold Coast. It complements the Queensland Showcase program of the Gold Coast Film Festival, which is a showcase of finished feature films made in Queensland looking for distribution, perfectly and provided a way to champion local film makers with shorter works that don't qualify for the Queensland Showcase". Casey Marshall Siemer, Festival Director, GCFF2010. Caroline Russo is excited to bring this together with the GCFF2010. "This is a much needed networking event that provides a forum for like minded people to meet". Caroline Russo. Local film makers with short films, television pilots or specials under 60 minutes who are interested in having their work featured at a Gold Coast Indie Night should contact Casey Marshall Siemer at admin@filmfantastic.com Entry to the Gold Coast Indie Night at The Basement will be $10. For further information please see for more information on the GCFF2010 log onto www.filmfantastic.com Email:info@carolinerusso.com www.filmfantastic.com Queensland Shakespeare Ensemble The Queensland Shakespeare Ensemble is proud to share the stage with the Queensland Ballet Company in Vis-à-vis - Moving Stories. Artistic Director Rob Pensalfini along with François Klaus will give you a unique insight into the creative process of communicating a story through theatre and dance. Date: Wednesday, April 21, 2010 Time: 7:30pm - 10:00pm Location: Playhouse, Queensland Performing Arts Centre City/Town: South Brisbane, Australia Hurry, tickets are selling fast! For bookings phone Qtix on 136 246 or www.qtix.com.au Victoria Courses | What's On? Courses Inspirational Voices - Monday 29th March Course covers: Personal communications analysis; habits, strengths and limitations Understanding how the voice works Why your voice might not be working for you Progression of techniques for increasing vocal and physical presence: - Body, Breath, Resonance, Language Performance techniques and stagecraft for audience engagement Benefits Intensive training with 8 people Learn about your strengths and weaknesses in delivery and voice Take away some techniques for a more inspired voice Understand how to have a more powerful vocal presence Learn how to lift the energy of your message Cost $979 incl GST per person ** ** Special Offer to Voice Coach clients Contact Kaylee Riley for more details: kaylee@voicecoach.net, 0410 438 575 9.30 - 5.30pm 8 participants Melbourne venue to be advised Musical Theatre Masterclass - 22 Mar Musical theatre day for Actors Equity members. Join Kellie Dickerson, musical director of Wicked, and Roger Hodgman, the director of Sweeney Todd and A Little Night Music for A full day workshop focussing on audition/casting/rehearsal process. Open to all financial members of Actors Equity. FOC. Email:alex.jones@alliance.org.au www.alliance.org.au NIDA Screen Acting in Melbourne 16 years+ 25 Jul - 12 Sep Discover your screen presence. Rehearse and perform scenes from contemporary film and television and gain confidence in acting boldly and honestly for the camera. This course takes place over 8 Sundays at 2pm to 5pm. Email:open@nida.edu.au www.nida.edu.au What's On BURN - Film networking night - 23 Mar Burn is a new evening to be held regularly at Horse Bazaar to stimulate new opportunities for your good self in the Australian Film and TV Industry. Unlike other existing networking nights, Burn is all about the crew, the people who make it happen - anyone from a gaffer, to a director, to a video editor. We are all very important to the end product, so come out of your studio space, or wherever go to in between shoots and see what everyone else is doing. The night is called Burn because, as you may already know, in a film context, burn marks (also known as cue marks) appear in the last few moments of a film coming to the end of its reel, as an indicator to change to the next reel. With this visual in mind, we want to build momentum and keep that proverbial film reel turning (otherwise known as our careers in this weird and wonderful industry). Each Burn event will invite a new speaker - diversity of people is the key here. This month, Jonathan auf der Heide (Director) and Maggie Miles (Producer) from Van Diemen's Land are popping down for a Q&A Session at 7pm. There are other little treats organised, such as a "What's in your Truck?" segment. This is an opportunity for anyone who comes on the night to share a new gadget or toy that they have bought for work, something that you may want to talk about and hopefully entertain us with your nerd enthusiasm. The first Burn night will be held from 6.30-8.30pm on Tuesday 23 March 2010 at Horse Bazaar (397 Little Lonsdale St Melbourne). For more information about Burn nights and to express interest in getting involved, contact the organiser Maria Tsoukas (maria.tsoukas@gmail.com) or call 0411 894 607. Email:maria.tsoukas@gmail.com FLY-ON-THE-WALL THEATRE - present - HALF A PERSON - MY LIFE AS TOLD BY THE SMITHS Written by ALEX BROUN Directed by ROBERT CHUTER Music Re-creation by SIMON POLINSKI & COLIN BERWICK introducing MARK TAYLOR as William "I was looking for love and I found love, but heaven knows I'm miserable now." Half a Person: My Life as Told by The Smiths, direct from sell out seasons in Sydney and Adelaide, is the new production from Melbourne's award-winning and distinctive theatre company, Fly-On-The-Wall-Theatre. LOFT, CHAPEL OFF CHAPEL 12 Little Chapel Street, Prahran, Victoria 3181 COMING MAY 20 for 10 performances!!! Bookings 8290 7000 www.chapeloffchapel.com.au TOP

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