 
 
| |  | Hi Guys
Here is this weeks free newsletter.
We have had an influx of new readers this month so for those of you who are new, we list the audition notices on our Casting Board in the members area each week.
If you are a member, you can then login to your members area and see all the contact details and more character info ( if it is available) for each audition notice.
THEN........you e-pitch your details directly to the emails addresses provided.
If you don't know how to e-pitch, then you should read the HOW TO E-PITCH Tutorial, also in the members area.
If you are a beginner actor, and not yet ready to "get out there", then I would recommend you start with one of our INFO PACKS for beginners. We have a pack for adults and a special pack for Kids/Teen that will help the parents.
Just click on links on the side to order these, or you can go to the Book store.
Have a great weekend.
Lee Donehue
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| | | QOS Reader in LA!
Hi Lee,
I have been meaning to write to you for a while but I really wanted to mention a course I did in the US last year (yes, I went to train in the US!!!!). I have long had your voice in my ear, as I remembered one time you said you wished you'd gone there to train years ago and if you had your time over, you would definitely have done that. So I booked a trip in October last year and went. So exciting.
I studied at The Acting Corps in LA and took their 1 month course called Actors Bootcamp. I can't say enough positive things about it! It was 5 days a week for 4 weeks and I learned so, so much there. They focus on the Meisner and Chekhov techniques, which were new to me but I sure learned what they were about quickly. We also took classes in scene study and cold reads etc. It was a fantastic, well rounded course. I can't wait to head back for the next level of Bootcamp - 8 weeks, 5 days a week!
I really wanted to say thank you for being that little voice in my ear that pushed me to take the leap and go to LA. Thank you! And I also really wanted to let people know about this reputable school. If you know of anyone that's considering venturing over, I'd be more than happy to talk to them about my experiences there and accommodation and price and all those things, if they want to email me: tanijacks@yahoo.com.au.
It really helped me to have someone to talk to about schools, as well as little things like transport and getting around.
Oh, and when I got home, I was feeling so motivated and passionate, I auditioned for Screenwise's 2 yr Intensive with Denise, and I got in!! Needless to say, I feel like my journey is well and truly underway and on track :-).
Thanks again Lee!!!
Tanya Jackson
ps
Since I got home, I also auditioned for one of the student films you had in the casting notices (and got the lead!), and I also auditioned for, and landed, a featured extra spot on a TVC, AND a little itty bitty 50 worder (which translates to 1 line lol) on a TV show. So yep ... feeling GREAT! THANK YOU!!!!! :-)
| | TOP | | | How To Apply for an Audition - 25 March 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. Hay Fever by Noel Coward - Theatre - 24 March 2009
Sydney,NSW
Characters Required:
JUDITH BLISS - Successful West End actress - 50 to 60. Charming flirt . Simple piano and singing skills an advantage but not essential.
DAVID BLISS - successful novelist - not adverse to a bit of a flirt himself 50 to 65 ish.
SIMON BLISS - Young 20's something man about town.
SOREL BLISS - 18 year old sister.
MYRA ARUNDEL - sophisticated society vamp - a little younger than Judith.
RICHARD GREATHAN - a mature diplomat.
SANDY TYRRELL - young amateur gentleman boxer.
JACKIE CORRETON - unsophisticated typist.
CLARA - Judith's dresser in her West End days - a no-nonsense woman much put upon by the family. PAID WORK - NEWTOWN THEATRE production - 23 March 2009
Sydney,NSW
Characters: Currently we are looking for 4 female and 5 male actors to play the roles of 20 characters. C1 - Female alien chook from Planet Clare. Open age. Must have basic juggling ability. Aptitude for physical theatre an advantage.
C2 - Male alien chook. As above. Violet - A heavy drinker and sometimes girlfriend of Rex. 25+
Rex - Also a heavy drinker forced to retire from State Rail. 35+
Ricco - 14 y.o. son of Rex, quite lonely, is bullied at school. Suitable for a male 20 years or under, young looking.
Vince - 14 y.o. school bully, pretends to be tough. Suitable for a male 20 years or under, young looking. CASTING CALL - Jagdish Ji - 22 March 2009
Sydney,NSW
Jagdish Ji is a 7 minute short film about the struggle of a 26 year old man to find his place in the contemporary world. Currently casting the following roles:
Jagdish (LEAD) - 20-30 year old male of Indian (or similar) descent.
Samuel - 25-35 year old male
3 Youths - 18-25 year old males who are out for a night on the town. Theatre Sports (WORKING TITLE) - 22 March 2009
Sydney,NSW
Looking for talent, with an keen eye for improvisation, comedy and spontaneity. Multi Cam TV Show, pilot. 22-25 mins in length The show is based roughly on the concept of theatre Sport. Males and Females welcome. The Trickster - Student Feature Film - 20 March 2009
Sydney,NSW
Feature film student production for 3rd year bachelor course. Leading Roles:
Coy - 20's. Hustler of the Don Juan mold. Handsome, sweettalker. In love with Kaylin.
Kaylin - 20's. Hustler dealing in card tricks mainly. Beautiful. Stuck in a love triangle between Coy and Moze
Moze - 20's. Hustler dealing in coin tricks. Best friend of Coy. Bit of a tough guy, slightly weasly.
Herms - 40's-50's. Kaylins father. Hustler dealing in card tricks. Charmer.
Supporting Cast:
Amy - 20's. Attractive girl at the beach who is conned by Coy.
Ralph, Jones and Smith - 40's to 50's. Gangster toughs of a film noir vein.
10yr old Moze - 8 to 14. Moze as a child. hustler, gift of the gab. Have you suffered for your art ? - 18 March 2009
Sydney,NSW
A documentary is being made in Sydney about how an art suc as drama, music, dance,visual art can enrich a person's life. Artistic people of all walks of life are welcome to take part ie actors, musicians, writers, sculptors, painters etc PAID WORK -Presenters Wanted - Male & Female - 16 March 2009
Melbourne,VIC
Online Presenters male and female - all ages We are looking to assemble a "library" of presenters to appear in online video marketing segments, beginning in Melbourne April/May, 2009, followed by other cities across Australia. Trial By Jury & Other Legalities - 16 March 2009
Melbourne,VIC
Principal Roles:
Usher : bass baritone / bass.
Defendant: tenor
Plaintiff : soprano
Counsel:baritone
udge: lyric baritone / baritone
Chorus:Jury : male chorus
Reporters :female chorus Each member of the Trial By Jury chorus will have the opportunity to sing at least one solo, duet or trio in Other Legalities. PAID WORK - Musicals Auditions - ALL STATES - 10 March 2009
National - Auditions in All States,0
Perform! Educational Musicals are holding auditions across Australia during March & April for our major 2009 productions celebrating Book Week (primary school tour) and Science Week (secondary school tour). We are casting:
PERTH - 3 males and 3 females (Book Week production)
ADELAIDE - 2 males and 2 females (Book Week production)
BRISBANE - 4 males and 2 females (Book Week and Science Week productions)
SYDNEY - 7 males and 5 females (Book Week and Science Week productions)
MELBOURNE - 2 males (Science Week production). 3 x Brillian Actors Required - 9 March 2009
Sydney,NSW
I am looking for 3 BRILLIANT actors for a Short Film (payment deferred) shooting in SYDNEY over 3 days late April/early May 2009. 3 Roles -
Avery - Female LEAD, 20-25, Caucasion, preferrably fair.
The Artist - Male LEAD , 30-45, preferrably dark hair.
Xena - Female SUPPORT , 25-30, funky hairstyle and preferrably piercings and tatoos.
Also 15 EXTRAs are required for a ONE DAY shoot - ALL AGES PLEASE APPLY. The short will be entered into top film festivals WORLDWIDE. The Director recently won accolades at the Sydney Underground Film Festival 2008. A Day In The Life - Feature Film - Extras Wanted - 5 March 2009
Sydney,NSW
Extras required to play the role of university students. Feature Film - Low Budget XIMOUS - Sex in the Stone Age - 18 October 2008
Melbourne,VIC
Csaw Production - For c31 air time. Now casting for Females and males - for Channel 31 TV viewing - every saturday night 10.30 pm. | | TOP | | | Film Competitions | | TOP | | State By State | | New South Wales | Courses | | Courses Acting Essentials Intensive Workshop - Sydney
The focus of Acting Essentials is on the voice, but as the voice and body cannot be separated, the body must be a part of the training, thus it is essentially voice/body training.
My goal for this workshop is for actors to become more skilled at linking the separate areas of actor training to create a more "whole" and embodied experience.
During the workshop we will be addressing the areas of breath, voice and body, and how they combine and apply to the overall experience of acting, essentially "connecting the dots". We will be using scenes and short texts to explore these connections, so you will have a system of exploration that you can take away with you. Handouts will be provided so that you can revisit and continue to explore the work as you need to.
Sydney - April 18th & 19th;
CONTACT AIMEE BLESING (aimee.blesing@gmail.com) FOR MORE INFORMATION OR FOR AN APPLICATION FORM
Aimee Blesing has spent the past two American summers participating in Intensive training with Master Teachers of Lessac Kinesensic Training (www.lessacinstitute.com), a holistic voice and body method developed over 75 years of research and performance. Aimee is a Practitioner of Kinesensics and a graduate of the Western Australian Academy of Perfoming Arts acting course (2001-03). She has spent over 10 years training in performance, voice and movement and is passionate about making innovative and world class performing arts training available to Australian performers.
"She has exceptional skills as an actor and... has become one of our leading Practitioners of this work, genuinely gifted as an instructor....I highly recommend her."
- Nancy Krebs, Master Teacher, Lessac Kinesensic Training, Maryland USA
Tony Award winning actor Frank Langella (Frost/Nixon, Dracula) on his experience of Lessac Kinesensic Training...
"...for thirty years or more it has sustained me. I have never lost my voice due to strain, overuse, or, more importantly, misuse... It has given me infinite vocal freedom. It works, and once acquired it will do the same for you...It's simple to maintain and only strengthens the voice as you grow older."
Sydney School of Playback Theatre
"Storytelling is fundamental to the human search for meaning."
(Mary Catherine Bateson)
This is your chance to immerse yourself in the excitement and challenge of playback theatre. No previous experience is necessary, just a willingness to have a go, to play, to move and meet yourself and others in a new way. Some of the takeaway skills are; learning to improvise, body language, the power of personal story, use of metaphor, ensemble/team work and active listening skills.
Playback is unique improvisational theatre that breaks down the barrier between actors and audience. It is created spontaneously through collaboration between performers and audience resulting in a unique experience not possible in conventional theatre.
Audience members tell snippets or stories from their lives and the actors play the story back using movement, drama, and music. On the spot - no rehearsal, no planning - complete improvisation.
It's startling, moving, and very often, very funny!
The experience is voluntary your particpation is welcomed and encouraged but not compulsory so shy audience members are welcome to sit back, relax and enjoy the drama unfolding in front of them.........
For more information go to www.playbacktheatre.com.au
Course presenters: Rebecca Rogers, Michael Pooley, Johanna D Ruyter
Venue:
The Dickson Street Space
35-39 Dickson St,
Newtown
Start Date: 21-Apr-2009
Finish Date: 9 -June-2009
Duration: Tuesdays evenings, 6.00-9.00pm
Course Fee: $400. Concession and early bird price available
Applications Deadline: 7-Apr-2009. Early Bird before 24 March
Contact 0417 065664
| | | Queensland | Courses | | Courses Acting Essentials Intensive Workshop - Brisbane April 25th & 26th
The focus of Acting Essentials is on the voice, but as the voice and body cannot be separated, the body must be a part of the training, thus it is essentially voice/body training. My goal for this workshop is for actors to become more skilled at linking the separate areas of actor training to create a more "whole" and embodied experience.
During the workshop we will be addressing the areas of breath, voice and body, and how they combine and apply to the overall experience of acting, essentially "connecting the dots". We will be using scenes and short texts to explore these connections, so you will have a system of exploration that you can take away with you. Handouts will be provided so that you can revisit and continue to explore the work as you need to.
CONTACT AIMEE BLESING (aimee.blesing@gmail.com) FOR MORE INFORMATION OR FOR AN APPLICATION FORM
Aimee Blesing has spent the past two American summers participating in Intensive training with Master Teachers of Lessac Kinesensic Training (www.lessacinstitute.com), a holistic voice and body method developed over 75 years of research and performance. Aimee is a Practitioner of Kinesensics and a graduate of the Western Australian Academy of Perfoming Arts acting course (2001-03). She has spent over 10 years training in performance, voice and movement and is passionate about making innovative and world class performing arts training available to Australian performers.
"She has exceptional skills as an actor and... has become one of our leading Practitioners of this work, genuinely gifted as an instructor....I highly recommend her."
- Nancy Krebs, Master Teacher, Lessac Kinesensic Training, Maryland USA
Tony Award winning actor Frank Langella (Frost/Nixon, Dracula) on his experience of Lessac Kinesensic Training...
"...for thirty years or more it has sustained me. I have never lost my voice due to strain, overuse, or, more importantly, misuse... It has given me infinite vocal freedom. It works, and once acquired it will do the same for you...It's simple to maintain and only strengthens the voice as you grow older." | | | South Australia | Courses | | Courses Acting Essentials Intensive Workshop Adelaide - May 16th & 17th, 23rd & 24th (4 day extended workshop)
The focus of Acting Essentials is on the voice, but as the voice and body cannot be separated, the body must be a part of the training, thus it is essentially voice/body training. My goal for this workshop is for actors to become more skilled at linking the separate areas of actor training to create a more "whole" and embodied experience.
During the workshop we will be addressing the areas of breath, voice and body, and how they combine and apply to the overall experience of acting, essentially "connecting the dots". We will be using scenes and short texts to explore these connections, so you will have a system of exploration that you can take away with you. Handouts will be provided so that you can revisit and continue to explore the work as you need to.
CONTACT AIMEE BLESING (aimee.blesing@gmail.com) FOR MORE INFORMATION OR FOR AN APPLICATION FORM
Aimee Blesing has spent the past two American summers participating in Intensive training with Master Teachers of Lessac Kinesensic Training (www.lessacinstitute.com), a holistic voice and body method developed over 75 years of research and performance. Aimee is a Practitioner of Kinesensics and a graduate of the Western Australian Academy of Perfoming Arts acting course (2001-03). She has spent over 10 years training in performance, voice and movement and is passionate about making innovative and world class performing arts training available to Australian performers.
"She has exceptional skills as an actor and... has become one of our leading Practitioners of this work, genuinely gifted as an instructor....I highly recommend her."
- Nancy Krebs, Master Teacher, Lessac Kinesensic Training, Maryland USA
Tony Award winning actor Frank Langella (Frost/Nixon, Dracula) on his experience of Lessac Kinesensic Training...
"...for thirty years or more it has sustained me. I have never lost my voice due to strain, overuse, or, more importantly, misuse... It has given me infinite vocal freedom. It works, and once acquired it will do the same for you...It's simple to maintain and only strengthens the voice as you grow older." | | | Western Australia | Courses | | Courses Acting Essentials Intensive Workshop Perth - May 9th & 10th
The focus of Acting Essentials is on the voice, but as the voice and body cannot be separated, the body must be a part of the training, thus it is essentially voice/body training. My goal for this workshop is for actors to become more skilled at linking the separate areas of actor training to create a more "whole" and embodied experience.
During the workshop we will be addressing the areas of breath, voice and body, and how they combine and apply to the overall experience of acting, essentially "connecting the dots". We will be using scenes and short texts to explore these connections, so you will have a system of exploration that you can take away with you. Handouts will be provided so that you can revisit and continue to explore the work as you need to.
CONTACT AIMEE BLESING (aimee.blesing@gmail.com) FOR MORE INFORMATION OR FOR AN APPLICATION FORM
Aimee Blesing has spent the past two American summers participating in Intensive training with Master Teachers of Lessac Kinesensic Training (www.lessacinstitute.com), a holistic voice and body method developed over 75 years of research and performance. Aimee is a Practitioner of Kinesensics and a graduate of the Western Australian Academy of Perfoming Arts acting course (2001-03). She has spent over 10 years training in performance, voice and movement and is passionate about making innovative and world class performing arts training available to Australian performers.
"She has exceptional skills as an actor and... has become one of our leading Practitioners of this work, genuinely gifted as an instructor....I highly recommend her."
- Nancy Krebs, Master Teacher, Lessac Kinesensic Training, Maryland USA
Tony Award winning actor Frank Langella (Frost/Nixon, Dracula) on his experience of Lessac Kinesensic Training...
"...for thirty years or more it has sustained me. I have never lost my voice due to strain, overuse, or, more importantly, misuse... It has given me infinite vocal freedom. It works, and once acquired it will do the same for you...It's simple to maintain and only strengthens the voice as you grow older." | | | | TOP | | | |
