UPCOMING AUDITIONS

FILM

Music Video

A music video for a song entitled "Yer Browns Fan Blues," an entertaining tribute to long-suffering Browns fans. The song is Chicago blues expressing Cleveland fan loyalty/frustration, all strengthened by a video of my own creation. Auditions are scheduled for March 27 in Beavercreek, Ohio. Details can be found at http://www.facebook.com/l/98b95;nickeljar.net/auditions.html

This will be a 2 day shoot. Production is tentatively set for April 17 and 18.

THEATRE

Curtain Players Auditions 03.28.10 & 03.29.10

Mauritius by Theresa Reback Directed by April Olt

Stamp collecting is far more risky than you think. After their mother's death, two estranged half-sisters discover a book of rare stamps that may include the crown jewel for collectors. One sister tries to collect on the windfall, while the other resists for sentimental reasons. In this gripping tale, a seemingly simple sale becomes dangerous when three seedy, high-stakes collectors enter the sisters' world, willing to do anything to claim the rare find as their own.

CAST BREAKDOWN Cast of five: 3 men, 2 women

Jackie — 20s Edgy and hardened by life, yet naïve (or is she?). She was left alone to care for her dying mother. She is now in possession of the stamps she believes to be hers and ready to take on all comers.

Mary — 30s Jackie's elder half-sister, calm, tough, polished and prepared to defend her interests.

Philip — 40s–60s Owner of a stamp shop, distrusting, shady and calculating. Age unimportant.

Dennis — 30s–40s A sometime stamp dealer and freelance con man. He is charming and attractive, and he uses this to his advantage.

Sterling — 40s—60s A wealthy gangster, charming until crossed. He commands a room without trying.

Auditions are on Sunday, March 28 and Monday, March 29 at 6:30pm at Curtain Players Theatre. Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. Actors may be asked to attend callbacks on Tuesday evening at 8:00pm.

Please read the script prior to the auditions. You may check out scripts through the director for 48 hours. Note: While Mauritius explores a "battle of wits," it also contains physical battles. In other words, the actors should be able to participate in intense stage combat scenes. If you have any questions or if you would like to check out a script, please contact the director, April Olt, at april.olt@gmail.com or 614-406-8931.

SATURDAY MARCH 27. 2010 1:00-8:00pm $175

As of March 17, 2010 there are six (6) slots available.

Learn how to audition for and break into the local commercial and industrial industry. You will learn how to make the first contact with the agents. By taking this class you have the opportunity to show the agents that you are serious about pursuing this type of work. This workshop will give you experience with the actual audition process.

You'll work on-camera all day doing both prepared and cold readings, and receive plenty of feedback from instructor Richard Mason.

Script analysis skills: We have written our own textbook that breaks this process down and makes it simple.

Comfort in front of the camera: How do you stand? How do you hold the script? How do you deal with your partner and the camera at the same time? What is a slate? What do you do with your hands?

Practice at doing all types of commercials: Scene work, improv, one-liners, bite and smiles, handling products, etc.

You'll also learn how to market to agents and casting directors, all about pictures and resumes, how the unions work, etc.

Wednesdays, beginning March 24, 2010 7:00pm-9:30pm $200

As of March 17, 2010 there are still five (5) slots available. Call 614-455-0881 for late registration.

This class offers a focused introduction to the acting process. Beinning actors work, stage, and shoot several film scenes during the eight-week session. We work in depth on concepts central to the actor's role development for film. We use Shurtleff's 12 Guideposts as our basic text to help students make strong choices with a wide variety of scenes and monologues. Your ability to make active, personal choices is essential for dynamic auditions and performances for stage and film.