Monday, November 30, 2009

QuietOnSet Newsletter - Tuesday, December 01, 2009

 

Info Update # 36 - 1st December 2009
Latest News Featured Article Casting Board Film Competitions Select State

Hi Guys

Well, first day - of the last month of the year - that means only 25 days till the big fella arrives.

I have decided to put together a special christmas pack for all those actors who want to do more but just can't afford it.

Your plan would be to get someone to buy you the "QOS Actors Gold Star Pack" as a gift. OR - if you are planning to get some moola for xmas - why don't your order yourself a pack and then reimburse yourself when the money comes in 25 days!!
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Congratulations to QOS Reader - Amylea Griffith who did her first commercial last week. Amylea spent 2 days on set at Goulburn playing a "flower"!! no less. She tells of long days, heat and sunburn - but absolutely loved it. Well done Amylea. Amylea has another agent but was submitted as a QOS reader.

Congrats to Penny Hall, Damien Cavanough and John Cross who all have auditions on Wed for a TVC. The brief came to us from a Casting Director who I Interviewed a couple of years back at one of our actors info days. Penny is with another agent - who didn't submit her for the role. I submitted her as a QOS reader and she has an audition. Good luck Penny - if she was not a QOS member - she would not have had this opportunity.

QOS has an actors database of over 7000 people. We often get sent audition notices when casting directors are looking for new faces or a unique look. We list the audition notices and you need to be a member to action them. Just another reason to pick up a QOS Star Pack.
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Brisbane actors - AT2 have a fab info night happening tonight - see below for info.
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Have you seen all the PAID WORK - casting notices on the board?
Another reason to pick up a QOS Gold Star Pack NOW!

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Nobel is a Gold Coast actor who was doing the TAFTA National Actors Intensive on the Gold Coast a couple of months ago.

One of the teachers was ABC casting Director Alison Telford who is currently casting the new Chris Lilley series ( which has been picked up by HBO in America and BBC in the UK). She remembered Nobel from the course and this week has auditioned him for a role - working with the man himself - Chris Lilley.
Yes WOW and double WOW.

More info below.

Have a great week,
Lee

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Latest Quiet On Set News

Congratulations to Nobel Lakaev
So Alison Telfor d is from the ABC in Melbourne - Nobel is on the Gold Coast - how does he audition for a Melbourne role.

Well for one - he was doing an intensive training course so the casting director saw him and knows he has the skills to do the role.
These NAI's are highly regarded training.
You get to work with the best of the best in the Australian Film & TV Industry.

As Nobel's agent, I organise for him to do the Audition with John Stewart - John does headshots and film work and we burn it to DVD that afternoon - it is on Alisons desk the next day.

The key thing is having the training that is recognised and having the opportunity to work in front of casting professionals who are currently casting.

Melbourne actors are the lucky ones - they have a NAI happening in Jan.

DON"T MISS IT....................

MELBOURNE JANUARY 2010
TAFTA National Actors Intensive
An exhausting, but incredibly rewarding week.
In five days and one evening (58 hours) this intensive course will give you what no other course in Australia can do.

You will spend 5 x 4 hr sessions with some of Australia's most respected currently working Film & TV Producers and Directors.

You will also spend 7 x 4 hr sessions with some of Australia's best known and respected Casting Directors. You will have the opportunity to perform for all of them and receive an instant evaluation of your work.

You will also spend 4 hrs with Melissa Agnew (Phd), who will conduct a voice evaluation and corrective class. Melissa is one of the best and most qualified voice teachers in Australia. Your work load will be huge with masses of work to prepare. A piece and or scene will have to be learnt for each Producer, Director, Casting Director and Melissa Agnew.

See the sample schedule below inthe VIC courses area!!!

ARE YOU UP TO IT??? www.tafta.com.au

Feedback from QOS Readers
Dear Lee,
I would like to thank you for listing and submitting me for the toyota commercial. I was cast as a 'flowergirl' and spent two days in Goulburn for the shoot. It was an excellent experience, particularly being able to observe the amount of people and hard work that is inherent in filming a commercial. Being my first TVC, it has definitely confirmed to me that I would like to continue to work towards an acting career. It has also proven that it is worth becoming a member of Quiet on Set, which is what I intended to spend a portion of my pay from the commercial on.
Thanks again, Amylea

Hot Courses - DO NOT MISS!!
The Australian Film & Television Academy
(TAFTA PRODUCTIONS)

THIS FIVE DAY INTENSIVE IS DESIGNED FOR TEENAGERS AS A COMBINATION OF SPECIFICALLY STRUCTURED LESSONS ON THE CRAFT OF ACTING FOR THE SCREEN AND ALSO AS A WINDOW OF OPPORTUNITY IN THE FORM OF SCREENTEST AND AUDITION WORKSHOPS WITH SOME OF AUSTRALIA'S BEST KNOWN CASTING DIRECTORS and FILM & TELEVISION DIRECTORS.

WHY: Teens are often students of the school drama classes and this type of learning whilst valid for the school curriculum, is not valid in the real working world of paid work. I constantly see young teens, 15-16yrs who love their school drama classes and performing but then they want to take it to the next level and audition for roles on Neighbours - and they are just not trained to the level that is required for film and television work.

IF YOU ARE A TEEN IN MELBOURNE that LUUUUVVVVVS drama class at school and wants the chance to audition for Neighbours and highly paid television commercials - then don't miss this class - and start 2010 actor ready!!

PREFERABLE AGE RANGE: 13 to 16
Course Date:
Wed 6th January to Sun 11th January 2010 Times: 9.00am to 6.00pm
Venue: TAFTA, 430 Waverley Road, East Malvern
Cost:$660.00 (incl GST)
Call: 9702 5702
Email:tafta@westnet.com.au

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Casting Board

QOS Website - click here

PAID WORK - Major Television Commercial - 1 December 2009
Sydney,NSW
Fabulous Characters:

Mongolian, Russian/Chinese looking man - borat moustache, in 40's.

Pilot - Aussie captain, slightly Tom Selleck looking, mid - late 40'.

Aussie Pilot, Male, early 30's.

PAID WORK - Auditions for SA Actors - 1 December 2009
Adelaide,SA
There is a tvc being planned for filming in South Australia.

Characters:

Wealth Male & Females 40's-50's.
Small person for character suit performance. Height 4 foot 8 inches.

PAID WORK - Casual Roving Performers - 1 December 2009
Sydney,NSW
We are currently seeking versatile and talented performers to portray some of our Roving Street Theatre Characters; Freckle and Speckle, Pavlova and Meringue and Blip $ Twerp.

To successfully fulfill these roles, the following skills, attributes and experience are required:
Strong improvisational skills;
Ability to develop and perform larger-than-life Characters;
Ability to communicate effectively to large groups of people;
Ability to perform basic dance routines.

PAID WORK - Character Suit Performers - 1 December 2009
Sydney,NSW
Luna Park Sydney's Showtime Department is responsible for creating an exciting atmosphere throughout the Park for our guests. To do this, we are looking for enthusiastic and energetic Character Suit Performers and Hosts to portray our Roving Mascots, Lunabob and Lunabelle!

You needbr> Ability to physically portray lively, large and exaggerated characters;
Committed to providing excellent customer service;
Possess excellent communication skills;
Ability to perform Dance routines;
Enjoy interacting with children!

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.

PAID WORK -Entertainers -karaoke/trivia shows - 28 November 2009
Sydney,NSW
Entertainment company looking for people with a "how can I help" mentality to host karaoke and trivia shows.

Must have car, ABN and able to commit to multiple shows a week. Flexible daytime commitments preferred although those with daytime jobs welcome to apply.

PAID WORK - Childrens Theatre - Korea - 26 November 2009
Auditions in Syd & Melb - Work in Korea,0
We are looking for arts practitioners with experience in live performance for young people. Applicants need strong skills in singing and dancing. Other performance and workshop skills such as puppetry, acrobatics and the ability to play a musical instrument would be an advantage. Our philosophy is about caring for kids so the artist in residence must be genuinely fond of, and comfortable with, children.

Presenter / Interviewer - WA - 25 November 2009
Perth,WA
We require self motivated individuals and groups who would enjoy participating in filming, in and around Perth. Positions available are Camera Operators, Editors, Gaffers, Grips as well as on air positions of Roving Reporters / Interviewers and Presenters.

Auditions for Queensland Shakespeare Ensemble - 25 November 2009
Brisbane,QLD
The Queensland Shakespeare Ensemble has an exciting year planned for 2010 - are you part of it? We are pleased to announce that auditions for the 2010 QSE Core Ensemble and Apprenticeship Program will be held on December 5th and 6th!

PAID WORK - MUSIC PRESENTERS - 25 November 2009
National & International,0
We are searching for two music-obsessed individuals to send on the world trip of a lifetime, getting up-close and personal with some of the hottest bands on the planet, and getting paid to do so!

Your duties will include.
. travelling to 11 of the world's biggest music festivals, including Glastonbury - UK, Coachella - California, T in the Park- Scotland, Fuji Rock- Japan, V Festival- Chelmsford and more;
. interviewing artists and bands backstage and recording it all via videos, blogs, photos, social networking tools and other multimedia.

Auditions - 3 short plays - cop-op - 23 November 2009
Melbourne,VIC
Auditioning for:

4 male actors (25-45)
3 female actors (25-60)

PAID WORK -MATER HOSPITAL in-house video - 23 November 2009
Sydney,NSW
A short video for patients of the Mater Hospital, Sydney. The video will be used in-house only for patients and their families.

1 Male actor required - 35 to 45 years - for a non-speaking role.
1 Female actor required - 35 - 40 years - for speaking role.
Required for half day each on Wednesday 16th December 2009.

We are a small production team and need friendly professionals who will be well prepared. Actors with ABN preferred.

PAID WORK - 3 x Sitcoms - 21 November 2009
Melbourne,VIC
Film production company in pre production for three sitcoms.

We are seeking MEAA members to apply to be placed on our talent bank to audition for the sitcom Cheers 2010.

At this stage we seek freelance actors only 18-39.

The Series will be filmed in Melbourne, Australia and set in Boston. Though in Pre-production "Cheers" is the working title at this stage and the series though similar may have alterations.

PAID WORK - Hong Kong - Dancers, Characters - 11 November 2009
Brisb, Syd, Melb,0
Female Roles - heroines from classic Disney animated films.
Strong female candidates should resemble the characters in look, height and personality, have a positive attitude and a good speaking voice.

PAID-Entertainers -Suit Characters & Performers - 11 November 2009
Brisb, Syd, Melb,0
Hong Kong Disneyland are now auditioning for qualified female dancers, female face characters and male gymnasts for various roles within the theme park.

All candidates must be trained dancers with a well-rounded background in jazz and ballet.

Identical Twins - Male Leads - Great ROles - 4 November 2009
Melbourne,VIC
I am seeking male identical twins between 25 and 35 preferably with some acting experience for a short film in Melbourne

The role will require the twins to play 5 roles.

We are aiming for the large film festivals and there will be a great deal of exposure for the lead actors.

GHOST WARRIOR 3 - 24 September 2009
melbourne,VIC
Casting for a gangster shoot out and battle scene consisting of lead parts for talking roles to continue the episode online TV -- be seen acting around the world.

PAID WORK -AUDITIONS - THEATRE - 19 August 2009
All States,0
REQUIRED:
Principal Girls & Boys - must sing/move/act well Male & Female actors/singers for comedic character roles

The producer of Australia's most professional, entertaining, intense and life changing musical theatre for young people is auditioning again! This is not just dinky di 'kids shows', this is very full on highly skilled work for only the best singers and actors.
MUST BE 18 YEARS AND OVER - FULL TIME PROFESSIONAL CONTRACT PAID WORK

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Queensland What's On?

What's On

Tonight - Brisbane Actors - AT2 Brisbane networking event! Free for AT2 members
Everything you ever wanted to know about casting directors, agents and acting coaches

Do you want to know how a casting director works?
How an agent chooses the artists they represent and how they get work for them?
How to choose a good acting coach?

Then come along to the first AT2 Brisbane networking event! Free for AT2 members, you'll hear from:

Tom McSweeney, feature film casting director, producer and acting coach
Martin Lucas, established talent agent
John Orcsik, actor, writer, producer and coach, director of The Australian Film and Television Academy

All are welcome - filmmakers, directors, actors, writers, producers, agents and more. Come along and hear from the professionals, ask questions and meet new contacts.

These events are meant to bring the entertainment industry together, where you can learn, network and just have a good time!

The night is free for AT2 members and $10 for non-members.

WHERE: The Marque Hotel, 103 George Street, Brisbane
WHEN: Tuesday 1st December, 6.30 - 8.30pm
HOW MUCH: Free for AT2 members, $10 for non-members

Registration is essential, please click the link below to enter your details. We'll see you there!

https://at2survey.wufoo.com/forms/everything-you-ever-wanted-to-know/

Victoria Courses

Courses

Melbourne National Actors Intensive - JANUARY 2010

An exhausting, but incredibly rewarding week.
In five days and one evening (58 hours) this intensive course will give you what no other course in Australia can do. You will spend 5 x 4 hr sessions with some of Australia's most respected currently working Film & TV Producers and Directors.

You will also spend 7 x 4 hr sessions with some of Australia's best known and respected Casting Directors. You will have the opportunity to perform for all of them and receive an instant evaluation of your work.

You will also spend 4 hrs with Melissa Agnew (Phd), who will conduct a voice evaluation and corrective class. Melissa is one of the best and most qualified voice teachers in Australia. Your work load will be huge with masses of work to prepare. A piece and or scene will have to be learnt for each Producer, Director, Casting Director and Melissa Agnew. See the sample schedule below!!!
ARE YOU UP TO IT???
DEPENDING ON AVAILABILITY..
The Teacher Participants will be chosen from the following:
The Producers: Bill Hughes (All Saints), Cameron Welsh ( Home & Away)
The Directors: Sam Atwell, Jeffrey Walker, David Cameron, Samantha Lang, Kevin Carlin, Mark Piper, Ian Gilmour, Marcus Cole
The Casting Directors:
Tom McSweeney, Faith Martin (Syd), Jodie Brearley (Canal Road), Lou Mitchell (City Homicide), Alison Telford (ABC) Greg Apps (Syd - Power Rangers , Knowing - Nicholas Cage etc), Dave Newman (Christine King Casting), Tim Littleton (Helen Salter Casting), Kirsty McGregor, Marianne Jade (Maura Fay - Syd), Leigh Pickford (Maura Fay - Syd), Thea McLeod (Fox - Showtime), Jan Russ, Barbara Leane (Wicked),
Voice: Dr Melissa Agnew
DATE: Wednesday 13th January to Monday (incl) 18th January 2009
Location: TAFTA - 430 Waverley Road, East Malvern
Call : 03 9702 5702 or email : tafta@westnet.com.au
TYPICAL NAI SCHEDULE
DAY 1: Orientation Session : 6.30pm to 10.30pm John Orcsik
DAY 2: 3sessions 9am - 1pm(lunch), 2pm - 6pm, (dinner)7pm - 11pm
DAY 3: 3sessions 9am - 1pm(lunch), 2pm - 6pm, (dinner)7pm - 11pm
DAY 4: 3sessions 9am - 1pm(lunch), 2pm - 6pm. (dinner)7pm - 11pm
DAY 5: 2sessions 9am - 1pm(lunch), 2pm - 6.00pm
DAY 6: 2sessions 9am - 1pm(lunch), 2pm - 6.00pm

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TESTIMONIALS
"What a wonderful course that was! I'm very glad I came. Thank you for running it. Do let me know of anything you run in Auckland. I'd definitely be interested. - Rebecca Leys - Auckland. NZ

"The course overall was "one out of the box". Never before have I experienced one like that. Very Very Good" - Melinda Macdonald - Auckland. NZ.

"I just wanted to take the opportunity to thank you from the depths of my heart and soul for providing me the experience of the national intensive. I feel myself tearing up just thinking about it because of how special it was to me, as an actor and as a person and as a human being. It was the greatest experience of my life and this completed me. Acting has been the one truth in my life and to be able to do that every day and night for five days with SUCH AN AMAZING group of people, my God, were these people meant to be together this group! It was a whole different life i led for those five days and i haven't even begun to think of the actual people we saw!!! How much I've learnt! " - Cate Commisso - Melb

"Hey there John, have to tell you that the Intensive for me was life changing!!!!!I have learnt so much. Can't thank you enough for organizing this week" - Belinda Divito - Melbourne. Aus.

"Another big thank you from me for last week. I had high expectations for the week and the outcome far exceeded my hopes. I learn't a lot about myself and my acting and most importantly what I need to do to improve" - Kim Stark - Melbourne Aus.

"Hey John, just a quick email to thank you again for bringing such an inspirational course to Sydney. We packed so much into those five days that my head is still spinning" - Alix Armstrong - Sydney. Aus

"That course was a really inspiring, intensive trip on many levels. I learnt something from everyone. It was great to have such fantastic people informing us about the industry from the inside out" - Natalie Marsland - Sydney. Aus.

" John I would like to thank you so much for what you created over the last five days. I feel inspired and confident in where I am heading.
It was really one of the highlights of my acting career so far" - Mark Ure - Sydney.Aus.

"As I have been extremely fortunate to be a full time "working" actor
For the past seven or eight months, I found this course to be "expanding" for me. To see directors at work other than those I worked with, to meet casting Directors, other than those I'd already met, was a real experience I wouldn't have dreamed of" - Osama Sami - Melbourne Aus.

Thanks so much for putting the NAI together. It was not only educational, but also one hell of a ride. I learned much more than I thought I would and came away knowing it was one of the best things I ever have done to further my acting career. - Juanita Grayson - Brisbane Qld

SCHOOL HOLIDAY SCREEN ACTING INTENSIVE - MELBOURNE
The Australian Film & Television Academy
(TAFTA PRODUCTIONS)

THIS FIVE DAY INTENSIVE IS DESIGNED FOR TEENAGERS AS A COMBINATION OF SPECIFICALLY STRUCTURED LESSONS ON THE CRAFT OF ACTING FOR THE SCREEN AND ALSO AS A WINDOW OF OPPORTUNITY IN THE FORM OF SCREENTEST AND AUDITION WORKSHOPS WITH SOME OF AUSTRALIA'S BEST KNOWN CASTING DIRECTORS and FILM & TELEVISION DIRECTORS..

The course will run for a total of 40 hours, Wed to Mon from 9.00am to 6.00pm. and will feature some of Australia's best known Casting Directors and Directors.

This will be a rewarding, exhausting and fun-filled week comprising of Actor/Director, John Orcsik, with Casting Directors, Peter Rasmussen(Maura Fay Casting - Neighbours), Marianne Jade(Packed to the Rafters), Brooke Howden (Chamelion), Thea McLeod(McLeod Casting - Fox), Alison Telford(ABC - National Casting Dir), Jan Russ (formerly Neighbours and now Independent) and Directors, Mark Piper(All Saints) and Sam Atwell(Home & Away) and Producer Bill Hughes

There has never been a Teen Intensive like this in Melbourne and is possible only once or perhaps twice in a year. General screen acting topics will be covered, as well as special skills in auditioning, cold reading, (At this stage all personel listed are available, but this could change due to work reasons and Tafta reserves the right to substitute anyone who should become unavailable with a professional of similar standing and experience)

PREFERABLE AGE RANGE: 13 to 16
Course Date:
Wed 6th January to Sun 11th January 2010 Times: 9.00am to 6.00pm
Venue:TAFTA, 430 Waverley Road, East Malvern
Cost:$660.00 (incl GST)
Call: 9702 5702
Email:tafta@westnet.com.au

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Sunday, November 15, 2009

QuietOnSet Newsletter - Monday, November 16, 2009


 
Info Update # 34 Monday 16th November 2009
Latest News Featured Article Casting Board Film Competitions Select State

Hi Guys

Thanks so much for all your feedback from last week. Yep, ya gotta laugh.

If you missed the story - you can get a copy of last weeks newsletter just click HERE For the link.

The feedback is below.
A few tormented souls took offence and thought I was too harsh - well my comment would be that they are a little too fragile for the acting industry. I mean as actors, we submit ourselves to scrutiny by others on a constant basis. Are we ever good enough - the question is constant. Whilst you might be good enough - you are not right for the role - maybe next time etc. Arghhhh the tortured mind of an actor. It is not an easy job. At times it is like the schoolyard process of lining up and being selected to be on the "team". Who gets chosen first - well that depends on the game you are playing. The tall kid, the strong kid, the fast kid, the agro kid. All depends on the role that you are lining your self up for.

So for those who have fragile egos - do not read any further - go and get a nice secure job when you are well rewarded for your efforts on a daily basis and you do not have to subject yourself to the scrutiny of others ( being the casting director/producer).

For those of you who love the adrenalin rush of performing and stepping out of your boundaries to perform in front of others, or to do a character that requires you to really let go and try something new, become a character that you didn't know was in you, to remember the lines and get it all out even!!!
Well done, I completely understand and my advice is to just stick with - it is not easy but by god it is addictive.

lol yep - ya gotta laugh and not take yourself too seriously!!

Have a great week, heaps of castings on the board. No excuses.

On the Talent Agency front - been busy of course. We are currently submitting our actors for Neighours, major TVC's feature films etc.
Loads of good stuff.

How do you get the work - do the training, get the experience, work hard and get and agent.

Cheers
Lee


EMAIL ME QOS Website - click here

Latest Quiet On Set News

Feedback from QOS Readers.

CONGRATS TO RACHEL OAKMAN WHO IS "ON HOLD" FOR THE GOULBURN COMMERCIAL!!
The Oakman family went along - submitted by QOS. No agent, Goulburn locals.
Fingers crossed. Well done!
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To all those people who had sudden family members become ill and were rushed to hospital - and couldn't make the auditions I booked them in for - hope all have recovered and are well.
I think there were about 5 groups who must have all met each other in hospital in fact - pretty amazing coincidences really - but lets hope everyone is back up and around.
:) Lee

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Hi Lee
Just got home and had to write and tell you about the audition,,,what a scream! It was a cattle call with every man and his dog. There was every sort of person you could possibly imagine from ZZ Top to Pee Wee Herman. Some girls came looking like they were auditioning for a Max Factor add. I just loved every minute. I could be quite happy being a professional auditionee, I really do enjoy the auditioning/casting process.
I came looking just as you suggested. No make-up, no eyelashes, just a pair of jeans and a white t-shirt. Looked like I belonged there. I arrived early, did my paperwork then was put in the line up. Very easy audition. While waiting I enjoyed my favourite past time of watching people. I sure wasn't disappointed today.
Cant wait to see who they pick when the TVC is aired.
Thanks for sending me, it was a great experience, hope I start earning you a bit of money soon.
CG
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Hi Lee,
Wow, now I know why it's impossible to get direct access to casting directros, too many freaks out there hey, as you know I'm serious about my acting, however I am a little confused why did they only want to see people for Goulburn I would have loved to be part of this commercial and Goulburn is only two hours drive from Sydney, it seems a little unfair when their is such a talent pool up here and I definatly have a country look.
Is it because they wanted to save on costs for transport?
Answer
Just logistics - but that is what they specified. There is wardrobe calls and call backs so they don't want to drag people down to Goulburn.
Locals on the spot works better.
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Thanks for your info for the TVC auditions in Goulburn. Ray & Kelsey are going to have a great time & are very excited especially as this is just the start for Kelsey!!!!(lots of positive thoughts for our girl).

I have just read your newsletter & I wanted to express to you that I felt so bad for you when I read it, you sounded very cranky/upset. I also wanted to thank you very much for your time, as I am one of those amateur mothers who is hoping to do the best thing for her daughter to follow her dream, without being too much of a pest either. Please accept my apologies if I tackled this the wrong way.
Nope - you didn't at all - great work on getting to the auditions - Lee

Info from Matt Butcher
I am about to make my West End debut as a Shakespearean actor playing the role of Orsino in 'Twelfth Night' at the Arts Theatre in Leicester Square.

Tickets should go on sale on the website or through a ticket outlet over the next few days.

www.artstheatrewestend.com

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Casting Board

QOS Website - click here

How To Apply for an Audition - 16 November 2009
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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.

'Snip' - Tropfest Short Film - 16 November 2009
Melbourne,VIC
Actors reqd:

2 females 20-40
1 female 50+
1 male 20-40.

Paid Work - American Presenter - Male (40yrs) - 16 November 2009
Sydney,NSW
Corporate Video/Commercial work for male presenter - american product so american accent needed.
Pay is $100 per hour.

Are you the next big Celebrity? - 12 November 2009
Melb or Syd,0
Are you a celebrity waiting to be discovered? Do you want to be the NEXT big thing!
Are you confident, ambitious and vivacious? Then we WANT YOU!

The winner will receive their own lifecast website. Sam Brett is our first lifecastee and we're looking for someone to take her place and next year become the next big celebrity!

PAID WORK - Presenters - Hosts - Reporters - 11 November 2009
Melb & Syd,0
Immediate Start - Training Provided

We are hunting down Australia's next brightest stars to host a variety of online programs reporting on Entertainment, Fashion and Lifestyle. Initially based in Melbourne and Sydney, the Life Funk TV roving reporters will have the chance to shine as they hunt down and find what adds the 'Funk to 'Life'.

PAID WORK - Hong Kong - Dancers, Characters - 11 November 2009
Brisb, Syd, Melb,0
Female Roles - heroines from classic Disney animated films.
Strong female candidates should resemble the characters in look, height and personality, have a positive attitude and a good speaking voice.

PAID-Entertainers -Suit Characters & Performers - 11 November 2009
Brisb, Syd, Melb,0
Hong Kong Disneyland are now auditioning for qualified female dancers, female face characters and male gymnasts for various roles within the theme park.

All candidates must be trained dancers with a well-rounded background in jazz and ballet.

Woodstock Players - Auditions - 7 November 2009
Sydney, Burwood,NSW
Woodstock Players will be holding open auditions 8pm on Monday night 30 November 2009 for "See How They Run.

Cruise Ship Auditions SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE - 6 November 2009
SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE,0
Auditions will take place in: Sydney & Melbourne.

Singers and Dancers.

Identical Twins - Male Leads - Great ROles - 4 November 2009
Melbourne,VIC
I am seeking male identical twins between 25 and 35 preferably with some acting experience for a short film in Melbourne

The role will require the twins to play 5 roles.

We are aiming for the large film festivals and there will be a great deal of exposure for the lead actors.

PAID WORK - ENTERTAINERS - 28 October 2009
Melb & Syd,0
JOIN OUR AWARD WINNING SHOWTEAMS & ENTERTAINERS FOR CRUISE & LAND BASED PROJECTS:

WE ARE AUDITIONING FOR:

Male and female Singers
Singers who can Dance
Male Dancers
Female Dancers .

AUDITION - MALE ACTORS 18-50 YEARS - 25 October 2009
Sydney,NSW
There are 10 parts to cast and any actor thinking of auditioning is encouraged to come to the Play Reading of "Journey's End" .

multi-award winning play "Journey's End" (Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Revival of a Play and a Tony Award for Best Revival of a Play). Set in the trenches of France during WWI, it tells of the relationships and camaraderie of a group of British officers in the last days of their war.

Characters listed in members area.

PAID WORK - Dark Night of Desire - 15 October 2009
Melbourne,VIC
Dark Night of Desire is a fresh new work to be performed at Cabaret Voltaire and other venues in Melbourne.

SEEKING performers who dance, sing, and act for live show

GHOST WARRIOR 3 - 24 September 2009
melbourne,VIC
Casting for a gangster shoot out and battle scene consisting of lead parts for talking roles to continue the episode online TV -- be seen acting around the world.

PAID WORK -AUDITIONS - THEATRE - 19 August 2009
All States,0
REQUIRED:
Principal Girls & Boys - must sing/move/act well Male & Female actors/singers for comedic character roles

The producer of Australia's most professional, entertaining, intense and life changing musical theatre for young people is auditioning again! This is not just dinky di 'kids shows', this is very full on highly skilled work for only the best singers and actors.
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AUDITIONS FOR 2010 COURSES @ THE ACTORS STUDIO AUSTRALIA
The Actors Studio Australia is Sydney's leading independent acting school for truth-based performance training. Our vocational courses in ACTING offer career pathways for work in film, TV and theatre and are tailored to the professional needs of the entertainment industry.

WHY STUDY @ THE ACTORS STUDIO AUSTRALIA?
Powerful techniques not taught anywhere else in Australia.
High standards of excellence demanded.
Personal attention and careful management of your development.
Supportive, professional environment.
Performance opportunities with leading professional directors.

COURSES:

The Actors Studio Australia 1 Year Foundation Program lays the essential platform from which a professional acting career can be launched. Students successful in completing the program can expect to develop a strong command of core acting and performance techniques including improvisation, scripted performance and vocal production. The program culminates with a major production mounted at the end of the year. 1 year, part time (14hrs per week).

The Actors Studio Australia 2 Year Intensive Program offers complete, comprehensive training in acting & performance for committed individuals seeking professional careers in theatre, film and television. The program is designed to thoroughly prepare actors for the rigors of professional work as actors in the entertainment industry including professional acting auditions, work on the set for film and television, work on stage, and the business of acting including dealing with agents, casting directors, production companies and creative teams. Part time or full time.


Apply Now - Auditions Nov, Dec & Jan.

Entry is via audition. Application forms available from our website.

www.actorsstudio.com.au

or contact The Actors Studio Australia on (02) 8812 3522

LYNETTE SHELDON ACTORS STUDIO - NEW YORK, L.A. & SYDNEY SYDNEY CLASSES and WEEKEND WORKSHOPS
ALL CLASSES will be held at THE LOFT at 1A Victoria street, Paddington. A studio similar to Lynette's New York Studio

**** AMERICAN TECHNIQUE COLD READINGS plus SCENE STUDY / INTRODUCTION to STELLA ADLER TECHNIQUE WEEKENDS ***
as taught to Marlon Brando ~ Robert de Niro ~ Harvey Keitel ~ Chris Cooper ~ Mark Ruffalo ~ Benecio del Toro ~ Mathew Modine etc...

' LYNETTE'S TEACHING begins where other Acting Teachers work ends.' You will learn a powerful, integrated contemporary American STANISLAVSKI~STELLA ADLER based ACTING TECHNIQUE with a GREAT TEACHER plus SCENE STUDY and COLD READINGS / MONOLOGUES.

~ LYNETTE has worked with many HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL AWARD WINNING AUSTRALIAN and U.S. ACTORS / FILMMAKERS ~

GEORGINA SYMES ~ CHRISSIE AMPHLETT ~ SAMANTHA NOBLE ~ DICHEN LACHMAN ~ ZOE VENTURA ~ KATE MAREE HOOLIHAN ~ TANC SADE ~ SIMON BROOK McLACHLAN ~ WARWICK ALLSOP ~ ELLOUISE ROTHWELL ~ REBECCA CLAY ~ BREN FOSTER ~ ADAM JON FIORENTINO ~ PAUL BARAKAT ~ MIKE VOGEL ~ JORDI VILASUSSO ~ PAIGE DAVIS ~ ELIZABETH HOBGOOD~VICTOR PAGAN~ LORETTA HARMS~ MATEEN KAMET etc,,

MAJOR FILM & TELEVISION ACTORS to BROADWAY ACTORS,
Musical Theater / Dramatic, Classical Actors & Independent Artists.
Website WWW.LSACTORSTUDIO.COM in the midst of current updates.
Please feel free to pass this information on to ANY SERIOUS LIKE MINDED ACTORS.

WEEKEND COLD READING / AUDITION WORKSHOPS with an intro to the STELLA ADLER / AMERICAN TECHNIQUE dates are ~ November 27th - 29th and December 4th - 6th inclusive
~ Friday nights from 6.30pm to 10.30ish ~ Saturdays and Sundays from 12 noon to 8pm both weekends ~
*with a possible 3rd THIRD x 2 day weekend - Sunday/Monday December 13-14th TBA*
WORKSHOP FEE is $390.00 inclusive.***10% discount for all former full time students
*** Actors must have minimum of one year solid ACTING TRAINING or Audition to be accepted ~ or one year Professional Acting Experience

3 month SCENE STUDY and TECHNIQUE COURSE ~ Monday Nights and Friday days begins January 11th. at 6.30pm ~
One or Two classes weekly ~ optional ~ with a 12 class minimum commitment required.
Class Payments are $60.00 per class with 2 scheduled course payments. 50% Course fee must be paid upon registration
*** 10% discount for former full time students ~ sorry NO DROP INS for ANY COURSE...
Lynette Sheldon Actors Studio SYDNEY MASTER CLASSES
*** if you wish to register for the first two weekends - either one or both - you will need to BSB your PAYMENT / Registration DEPOSIT by November 15th to guarantee your place in the Weekends and by December 10th for the 2010 Classes ***

SOME BOOKS you'll want to get, and begin reading -THE INTENT to LIVE, by LARRY MOSS plus TO THE ACTOR by MICHAEL CHEKHOV, both STELLA ADLER Books - THE TECHNIQUE of ACTING ~ you need to buy from Lynette as it is out of print * plus Stella Adler's THE ART of ACTING.
AUDITION by Michael Shurtleff & TIPS by Jon Jory
For actors their within first 2years of studies - ACTING THE FIRST 6 LESSONS by Richard Boleslavski.
BERKELOUWES bookstore Borders can order them for you / or you can order online at www.dramabookshop.com , in New York - they will have them to you within 7 - 10 days usually. .
***come prepared to class and bring in a scene & a MEMORIZED MONOLOGUE (with 2 extra copies) from any play by TENNESSEE WILLIAMS / SAM SHEPARD / ARTHUR MILLER / KENNETH LONNERGAN / ADAM RAPP / TRACIE LETTS / PAULA VOGEL / LOUIS NOWRA / MICHAEL GOW.
Lynette brings plenty of scripts as well

***If you have specific auditions coming up, feel free to bring in your script / with several copies for partners & Lynette***

*** VIP The WEEKEND WORKSHOPS are filling up quickly ~ don't miss out ~ Register Now via BSB through Katherine to guarantee your place ***

NEW STUDIO EMAIL address is ACTmasterclass09@ymail.com

Or contact Katherine Wallace at katherinewallace1@hotmail.com / 0488-739-266
~ Lynette is looking forward to working with former students and developing a great new core group as well ~


What's On

Choc Tops in November - Mon 16 Nov 2009, 6.30 pm
Venue:
The Clock Hotel, 470 Crown St, Surry Hills, Sydney.

NAFA presents OPEN FORUM and END-OF-YEAR VARIETY NIGHT:
Open Forum Topic: "Casting stars vs unknowns"
Invitation to: Casting Directors, Directors, Producers, Writers and, of course, Actors to share their insights.
Moderator: Tony Chu [Actor, Director-Producer, Convener NAFA]


In addition:
> live performances featuring music, comedy, impro, other suggestions welcome.
> discussion of any topic that takes your fancy, including year-in-review, future plans, etc.
> screenings of clips from films, trailers, music videos
> Xmas drinks & party-time!

Admission: $10.
Free for NAFA Members
All welcome.

With Thanks to Our Sponsors:
The Clock Hotel
Darlinghurst Theatre (double passes to be won)
JVC PRO Australia

Regards
Tony

Online Video Presence.
Come along and help us tell them why and how to make it work for them.

We're screening selected actors' show-reels and asking our panel of industry professionals to give their feedback, as well as answer any questions you might have.

Our panelists on the night will be:
Dave Newman, Christine King Casting .

Ranko Markovic, producer (Cedar Boys, currently casting TV series).

John Orcsik, actor / writer / director
Come along on Tuesday 17th November, from 6.30 - 8.30pm, learn all about online video and join us for networking drinks and snacks afterwards.

Registration is essential, please click here to enter your details. This is a no-cost event for AT2 members.

WHERE: The Piano Room, cnr Kings Cross & Darlinghurst Rds, Potts Point. Click here for a map (it's under the Coke sign)
WHEN: Tuesday 17th November, 6.30pm - 8.30pm
WHO: Actors, directors, talent agents, producers, filmmakers, students

HOW MUCH: This event is no-cost for AT2 members

Registration is essential, please click here to enter your details. We'd love to see you there.

Victoria Courses | What's On?

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Auditions Specific Workshop

West Side Story* will be auditioning in November 2009.

This independent one day
workshop is designed to help you be more successful in the audition process for this and
other shows.
Your coach Tia Jordan who was the Dance Captain on the last WEST SIDE STORY will be your coach. Whether you intend to audition for WEST SIDE STORY or not, this opportunity should not be missed by singer dancer actors.

The AUDITION SPECIFIC PREPARATION WORKSHOP will deal with:
fÑ the history and background of this production of WEST SIDE STORY
fÑ what to wear to the audition
fÑ how to 'be' in the dance audition
fÑ what to 'do' in the singing audition
fÑ learn the original Jerome Robbins choreography
fÑ what kind of song to sing
fÑ how to approach script reading for auditions
fÑ success psychology & how to win the entertainment industry game.

*Audition Guru is an independent educational institution as is not associated at all with
the producers or creators of West Side Story
Melbourne Wednesday 18th November 2009
9:30 ¡V 3pm $99 cash at the door, OR $77 advanced sales

The Space, Prahan
Sydney Mon 23rd November
2:30 ¡V 8pm $99 cash at the door, OR $77 advanced sales
Venue TBC

This is a ¡§ground breaking workshop¡¨**. Don¡¦t miss this opportunity to secure your
future. Register now to get the edge Australian performers are raving about.

Step 1. Registration - SMS or email your NAME, CITY, EMAIL ADDRESS and

MOBILE NUMBER to tia@auditionguru.com. Check there are still places available.
Then...
Step 2. Payment ¡V
i. Make a deposit of $77 into Westpac Account Name Tia Jordan BSB 732257
Account 580390 Reference: (your name). or¡K
ii. Paypal account (go to www.paypal.com, click ¡§send money¡¨ and enter email
address: tia@auditionguru.com or¡K

iii. Call The Space in Melbourne on 03 9529 3949

Step 3. Notification - Email your deposit details so I can locate your payment. Include
date and place of deposit as well as reference ID (please use your name as reference
when making deposit)

Congratulations!!! Once your payment is located you will receive booking confirmation,
all workshop details, and a personal questionnaire to help us prepare especially for you.
I look forward to hearing from you. Tia 0412 044 800.

ABOUT YOUR COACH TIA JORDAN:
In 1997 Tia Jordan co-founded Oz Showbiz Cares/ Equity fights AIDS which has now
raised over $1 million for people living with AIDS and HiV.
Tia¡¦s credits include Anita in the West Side Story reunion segment for Hat¡¦s Off Concert
2009, Go-To-Hell Kitty in Chicago, Lulu in Cabaret, Teresita and Asst Choreographer in
West Side Story, My Fair Lady, IMG's Cinderella and Aladdin, Sesame Street Live,
Rasputin the Musical and a Royal Gala Performance.

Her film and TV credits include Bootmen, All Saints, Roy & HG's Club Buggery, The
Logies, The Norman Gunston Show, Hey Hey It's Saturday, In Melbourne Tonight, Susie
Weekdays on WIN, and The Midday Show on which she choreographed often.

Tia's 2009 choreography for AIM¡¦s production of Dusty the Musical was ¡§spot on¡¨
according to Sydney Central Magazine, and her choreography is seen on TV, music
videos, and stages worldwide for clients including Justine Clarke, Delta Goodrem,
Danielle Spencer-Crowe, Toni Pearon, Deni Hines, Halls Vapourdrops USA, Coca Cola
Japan, The Australian Youth Media Awards, IBM, and SONY BMG artists. Her writing
and direction has helped create MO Award and ACE Award winning cabaret acts.

She was key speaker for Dance Australia Magazine at Dance Expo 2005 Audition
Forum. Having served on the Australian Dancers Council in the nineties, Tia's teaching
credits include UNSW, NIDA, Australian Institute of Music, Sydney Dance Company, and
Dein Perry¡¦s Tap Pups.

Tia specialises in Audition Technique, Jazz & Lyrical Dance, Movement for Actors, and
Musical Theatre. She founded www.auditionguru.com where resources are available for the use of professionals, developing performers, and educators.

What's On

THE BRIGHTSPACE PROJECT, FLY-ON-THE-WALL THEATRE & 2010 MIDSUMMA FESTIVAL
present

THE CHOIR -
Written by ERROL BRAY
Directed by ROBERT CHUTER

Itfs that time of the year again! With the national competition around the corner, Miss Lawson is pushing her beloved choir through her rigorous practice schedule. In return for their winning streak, the boys are rewarded with a privileged lifestyle not afforded to the other orphans. But things are changing in the choir. As boys on the cusp of adulthood and as new desires surface, they find that maybe Miss Lawson has taken more then she bestowed. While loyalties shift and revelations unfold, they discover the depth to which they have been betrayed and the violent lengths they will go to protect their brotherhood.

The Choir is a howl of protest at the stifling of young minds by ignorance and bigotry.

EIGHT PERFORMANCES ONLY!

28 JANUARY-07 FEBRUARY o SATURDAY @ 8:30PM o SUNDAY @ 6:30PM

Tickets: $25.00 Full $20.00 Concession Bookings: 03 9593 9366

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