April
26, 2008
Extended Studies Center, San Diego State University
OUTSTANDING
PERFORMER AWARDS
Now on YOUTUBE
THANKS TO ALL WHO CONTRIBUTED
IN MAKING
THE 2008 CONFERENCE A HUGE SUCCESS
Thanks to all who participated in the First Annual Stage, Screen
and Television Actors' Conference.
The event featured top level professionals from theatre, film and
television who presented Lectures,
Master Classes and gave individualized instruction in Audition Consultation
Appointments.
Participants ranged from beginning actors to equity professionals
and included
children, teenagers, young adults,
adults and senior actors.
Participants received information and important insider tips regarding
optimizing their performance
as well as how to maximize their career options and succeed in the
business side of the business.
Join us next year for the Second Annual Stage, Screen and Television
Actors' Conference,
dates and location to be announced.
If you would like to receive updates and notifications please contact
Conference Director,
Diane Dunaway at
Ddunaway@aol.com
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WHAT EVERYONE IS SAYING ABOUT
THE ACTORS CONFERENCE
"I
enjoyed ALL of it and learned a tremendous amount. I believe that the
most beneficial aspects were the interactive workshops and the Audition
Consultation Appointments. Thank you so much!"
"The insight shared by all is the type of 'inside the industry'
information that is difficult to come by. In one day, I feel I've acquired
info. and experience that would have taken years otherwise."
"The individual consultations were priceless. This has been incredible.
I really hope this continues and grows. I would come back!"
"It was all a really good learning experience. I've been away from
the business for 5 or more years, and the industry has changed a lot.
I heard the same thing from everyone, so I feel updated "
"One on one audition times and info on the business side of acting
was wonderful and incredibly valuable."
"Most beneficial were the auditions and the feedback given. Thank
you to those who did the audition consultations and offered great suggestions
and words of encouragement as well."
"Most beneficial was the opportunity to meet industry professionals.
Excellent information was shared and invaluable. Conference was extremely
well planned."
Whether
you're a seasoned professional poised to be cast
in another leading role, or a beginner ready to break into the business,
the Stage, Screen, and Television Actors' Conference is for you!
Showcase,
classes and audition consultation opportunities
for beginning to professional actors to improve your craft
and help plan and manage a successful career.
Join
us for a unique day as casting directors, agents and other
industry professionals show you how to maximize your talent
and land the parts you want on:
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KEYNOTE
SPEAKER:
MARCIA
ROSS
Executive Vice President Of Feature Casting
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By
popular demand, the Stage, Screen and Television Actors' Conference
we will also offer a SHOWCASE allowing professional and intermediate
level conference participants *of all ages* to audition for the assembled
faculty
and receive individual, written feedback.
Those interested in performing in the showcase should bring
12 headshots w/resumes.
Please see our apointments page for more SHOWCASE details: SHOWCASE
For
definitions of professional and intermediate status, CLICK
HERE
OUTSTANDING
PERFORMER AWARDS
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Workshops
include topics such as: Auditioning Secrets for Screen
and Stage, Monologue and Song Selection, Succeeding in the Business,
Landing Those Lucrative Commercials and much more!
“Auditions
– You At Your Very Best" with Stephen Elton
“Auditioning:
Stage vs Screen" with D. Candis Paule
"Breaking Into Commercials - What to expect
on a commercial audition" with Tina Real
“Breaking Into Voice Overs” with Nanci Washburn
"Broadway in Reality: Top Ten FAQs of Kids & Adults
When Building a Career in Theatre" w/ Jodie Bowman &
Jacole Kitchen
"The Business & the Bull of Acting For Television &
Film" with Adam Marcus & Debra Sullivan
“Embracing Your Type and the Nuts and Bolts of Acting”
with Frank Catalano
“Getting a San Diego Agent” with Frank DiPalermo
“Musical Theatre – Finding The Right Song for You and
Your Audition” with Brian Wells
“Practicalities of Being An Actor In New York and Los
Angeles” with Gary Zuckerbrod
“Resume Preparation and Headshots” with Nanci
Washburn
"Ten Mistakes Not to Make” (When trying to Land
a Part) with Stacey Levy
"Auditioning
for Film" with Marcia Ross
“Film, Soaps, Episodics and New Media” with Nanci Washburn
"How To Own The Room Once You Get In: Auditioning for Film
and Television" with Adam Marcus & Debra Sullivan
"Landing
a Part for a TV Series or Pilot" with Stacey Levy
"Mastering
the Commercial" with Tina Real
“Mastering
The Monologue For Audition And Performance" with Frank Catalano
“The
Other Person in the Monologue" with
Douglas C. Smith
"Refining
the Best Song for You and Your Audition” with Brian Wells
“Transforming
Your Monologue Into Memorable Theatre” with Sam Woodhouse
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OPTIONAL One-on-one Audition
Appointments
with the top professionals in the
business. will give you on the spot performance feedback and answer
your questions. Faculty offering Audition Consultation Appointments
as of 04/05/2008:
| FRANK
DIPALERMO |
TALENT
AGENT |
SHAMON
FREITAS AGENCY, SAN DIEGO |
Mr.
DiPalermo invites you to do Q & A or prepare a monologue(s)
no long than 1 ½ minutes suitable for television and film. |
| STEPHEN
ELTON |
CASTING
DIRECTOR |
NORTH
COAST REPERTORY, SAN DIEGO |
For
these appointments, the participants may structure their time
including Q & A, monologue(s), song(s) or a combination of
all 3. |
| TROY
MAGINO |
DIRECTOR
& CHOREOGRAPHER |
FREELANCE
w/ MTW, SDMT, THE WELK, SIERRA REP |
For appointments,
please bring questions or perform what you wish. |
| ADAM
MARCUS |
FILM
DIRECTOR |
DAMN
SKIPPY THEATREWORKS |
Prepare
a monologue from 1 1/2 minutes to 4 minutes that would be suitable
for television or film. |
| D.
CANDIS PAULE |
CASTING
DIRECTOR |
SAN
DIEGO |
participants
may structure their time including Q & A, monologue(s), song(s)
or a combination of all 3. If you are singing, please bring your
own CD accompaniment. |
| TINA
REAL |
CASTING
DIRECTOR |
SAN
DIEGO |
Ms.
Real invites you to do Q & A or to read commercial sides that
will be provided at the beginning of the session. |
| ROBERT
SMYTH |
PRODUCING
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR |
LAMB'S
PLAYERS THEATER |
Participants
should structure these appointments as best suits their needs. |
| DEBRA
SULLIVAN |
ACTRESS |
DAMN
SKIPPY THEATREWORKS |
prepare
a monologue from 1 1/2 minutes to 4 minutes that would be suitable
for television or film. |
| BRIAN
WELLS |
ARTICISTIC
DIRECTOR |
STARLIGHT
THEATRE |
Mr.
Wells invites you to do simple Q & A or to sing one or more
of your one minute songs. Please bring your own CD accompaniment. |
| SAM
WOODHOUSE |
ARTISTIC
DIRECTOR |
SAN
DIEGO REPERTORY THEATRE |
Those
wishing to schedule Audition Consultation Appointments with Mr.
Woodhouse should feel free to structure their appointment with
songs or monologues of their own selection. If you are singing,
please provide your own CD of accompaniment. |
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