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Dear patrons of Upright Cabaret,
L.A.'s famed Upright Cabaret, for the past two years, has traveled to Palm Springs with its motley crew of Broadway stars, T.V. personalities and talented local artists presenting incredible intimate concerts (under the stars) that have featured the "who's who" of the entertainment industry including American Idol finalistAdam Lambert and How I Met Your Mother star Neil Patrick Harris to name a few. This 4th of July we do it all again....
This Saturday, July 4th - Upright Cabaret presents "American Anthem, a celebration of American song" at the Ace Hotel & Swim Club, which will weave a tapestry of American songs with great stories and classics that you know and love!
This ONE NIGHT ONLY event will star Broadway's Jennifer Leigh Warren who has been lauded as an "original" for her theatrical work on Broadway, from her show-stopping performance as the slave "Alice's Daughter" in the original Broadway cast of Big River(singing a song written for her by Roger Miller), to originating the role of "Crystal" in the Off- Broadway smash Little Shop of Horrors, to her performance in the original Broadway cast of Michael John LaChiusa's Marie Christine at Lincoln Center. Mrs. Warren was featured on the Grammy Award-nominated original cast albums of all three of these shows.
Joining Mrs. Warren will be a stellar supporting cast including American Idol finalist and West End player Tom Lowe(West End: Cats, Les Miserables), who recently won much acclaim for his portrayal of "Enjolras" in last year's Les Miserables at the Hollywood Bowl, Marty Thomas(Broadway: Wicked, Secret Garden, Xanadu), and Elizabeth Brackenbury (Reprise's Sunday in the Park with George) with Upright Cabaret Music Director Chris Bratten.
Upright Cabaret's"American Anthem, a celebration of American Song" at the Ace Hotel & Swim Club Saturday, July 4th, 2009 at 8pm
701 E. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92264
Doors open at 6 PM / SHOWTIME 8 PM
Tickets: $25 in advance online or $30 at door on day of show (if available). No food and drink minimums.
Back by popular demand, DIANNE FRASER returns in her debut cabaret show "Part Time Diva" at the MBar in Hollywood on Thursday, July 23 at 8PM. Her unique path to the cabaret scene includes a successful career behind the scenes in the entertainment industry. Ms. Fraser spent fifteen years in the ranks of Hollywood agents and is now a partner in management company Industry Entertainment. At the same time, she has thrived in her role as a wife and mother.
Prior to her rise in the world of professional representation, she performed in a variety of Off-Broadway production - an endless stream of musicals from Manhattan to Monrovia . She even appeared on Broadway - as a waitress at the Saloon Restaurant (64th & Broadway). Recently Ms. Fraser made her triumphant return to New York Theatre as a Producer of the musical "Glimpses of the Moon" in the Oak Room at the Algonquin.
Tales of her experiences create a fun-filled and poignant evening of music and comedy.
Directed by Clifford Bell Musical Direction by Brad Ellis Special Material by Jeff Cohn.
The Hollywood Bowl is doing a show next week called Ultimate Mancini, celebrating the legacy of Henry Mancini and his work in music for Film, TV, and Orchestra. The show will feature his daughter, Monica Mancini, Brian Stokes Mitchell, and other special guests along with the LA Phil. LA Phil Presents Ultimate Mancini! Fri/Sat JUL 10/11 8:30pm at the Hollywood Bowl
Los Angeles Philharmonic Bill Conti, conductor Dave Grusin, piano Brian Stokes Mitchell, vocalist Monica Mancini, vocalist Special appearance by Richard Chamberlain
Celebrate the unforgettable legacy of music for film, television and orchestra by four-time Oscar- and 20-time Grammy winner, legendary Hollywood Bowl Hall-of-Famer Henry Mancini!
Renowned Vocal Coach, Jami Templeton, has recently cut her rates in attempt to make great vocal technique and fabulous artistic styling accessible to all during this recession. Book your session while this rate is available! Jami Templeton or "Miss J" as dubbed by students (recently featured with Bobby Valentino on BET's Played By Fame) is a world-renowned vocal coach, songwriter, and seasoned performer. She got her start in the classical world of opera, and has since branched out to nearly every genre of music from hip-hop to country.
Jami attended Manhattan School of Music where she studied under master teacher, Trish McCaffrey, and has received nods for her vocal excellence from the highly esteemed Metropolitan Opera. She has also had the opportunity to work with many legends in opera. Bruno Rigacci, Sherrill Milnes, Joan Dorneman, Dean Williamson-to name a few. Her passion for writing and recording brought her to Los Angeles where she worked with top voice teacher, Seth Riggs and style coach, Abraham McDonald, broading her singing and writing palate to pop, gospel, hip hop and r&b.
Students include and/or have performed with Bobby Valentino, Christina Aguilera, Keyshia Cole, Eric Benet, Idina Menzel and more.
Jami wrote and co-produced her debut album, PURPLE SKIES, which was released to an overwhelming response on August, 19, 2008. It is now available on iTunes and at www.cdbaby.com/jamitempleton. She has performed all around the world from Seattle to South Africa. Currently she resides in Los Angeles, CA.
Jami is currently accepting new students. IF YOU ARE IN THE LOS ANGELES AREA AND WOULD LIKE TO BOOK A SESSION, PLEASE RESPOND VIA EMAIL to jamitempleton@gmail.com WITH YOUR PHONE NUMBER, NAME AND PREFERRED TIME and Jami will do her best to accommodate you.
Friday and Saturday JULY 31st & AUGUST 1st at 8:30pm and Sunday AUGUST 2nd at 7:30pm
with The Hollywood Bowl Orchestra Kevin Stites, conductor ˇ Richard Jay-Alexander, director
Donna McKechnie, choreographer
Scott Bakula as Nathan Detroit Jessica Biel as Sarah Brown Beau Bridges as Arvide Abernathy
Ellen Greene as Miss Adelaide
Brian Stokes Mitchell as Sky Masterson
Ken Page as Nicely-Nicely Johnson
Ruth Williamson as Gen. Mathilde Cartwright
Combine the pizzazz of Damon Runyon's now-legendary characters with a dazzling score by Frank Loesser and a brilliant book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows: the result is Guys and Dolls - A Musical Fable of Broadway, one of America 's greatest musicals and winner of 15 Tonys since its 1951 premiere. The same creative team behind last summer's spectacular Les Misérables joins forces with Tony-winner Donna McKechnie as choreographer to bring this timeless classic to life as the Bowl's annual fully staged musical.
Come Rain or Come Shine Never Dance Harlem Nocturne Sway Cry Me a River Sophisticated Lady When the Sun Comes Out Lush Life The Man That Got Away One for My Baby
THE LONG AWAITED CD FROM SYLVIA BROOKS IS FINALLY HERE!
Friday & Saturday July 17 & 18 Show Time: 9 PM The Gardenia Restaurant & Lounge 7066 Santa Monica Blvd. West Hollywood, CA.
Reservations Are Recommended : 323-467-7444 Dinner served from 7 PM
Everyone knows MR. AL KEEP - the most supportive man in cabaret....
Well take a look, he will be tap dancing in this month's show!!!
MIKAL ALSO WANTS YOU TO KNOW THAT SHE IS AUDITIONING NEW TALENT FOR HER MONTHLY SHOWS. If you have what it takes, drop her a line at: mikal@sanfranciscosongbird.com
WHAT'S LORI DONATO UP TO?
LOS ANGELES AREA ENGAGEMENTS...
THE OTHER SIDE on Tuesdays from 8:00pm - midnight.
Open mic, special guest singers and musician jam nights.
2538 Hyperion Ave.
Silver Lake, CA.
Call 323-661-0618 or 626-836-5414 for info.
To schedule a spot as a featured guest, call or email Lori. 818-760-0757 greatdame@earthlink.net
CHEZ NOUS RESTAURANT on Thursdays from 6:30 - 10:00 pm 10550 Riverside Dr Toluca Lake,CA. 91602 Call 818-760-0288 for reservations and information
NEW! PALM SPRINGS AREA ENGAGEMENT...
STUDIO ONE 11 COCKTAIL LOUNGE in Palm Springs NOTE NEW TIME on Fridays and Saturdays from 9 PM to Midnight 67-555 East Palm Canyon Dr. Cathedral City, CA. 92234 Call 760-324-5717 for info.
SUMMER WORKSHOP SPECIAL! LORI DONATO TEAMS UP WITH MICHAEL STERLING AND STEVEN APPLEGATE FOR A ONE-DAY MASTER CLASS MARATHON ON SUNDAY, JULY 26TH, AT STERLINGS UPSTAIRS! - DON'T MISS THIS GREAT OPPORTUNITY !!! VISIT loridonato.com/workshops FOR DETAILS OR EMAIL HER AT: greatdame@earthlink.net
Now is the time to find the heart and soul of your music!
Finally! Cabaret with no minimum and and no cover charge!! What?!? I hear you asking, how is this possible? Simple, it's on the radio. Satellite radio, SiriusXM.
Starting this Thursday (and every Thursday after that) at 11PM Eastern 8PM Pacific you can hear a brand new half hour radio cabaret of mine called Sly Crooner of Swanktown wherein I, your pal the lounge lizard, mix up martinis and stir up modern urban fairy tales for the terminally stylish and bon vivant hipsters such as yourselves.
It will also air on Sundays at 3:30PM 12:30 Pacific and Tuesdays 4PM 1 Pacific. And it's FREE! (My favorite price point.) Plus you don't have to dress or find parking. Or you could subscribe to the podcast on iTunes. Either way you can't get cabaret with less pain than this. So how can you lose? You can't.
Give it a whirl, give it a swirl, Swankly,
Geoffrey Leigh Tozer aka The Sly Crooner
CREATING A CABARET ACT By Michael Goodrich
WHAT IT CABARET? Cabaret is the experience of being private in public. Andrea Marcovicci defines it as "an intensely personal evening of song and stories, delivered in a simple, honest way in an intimate space that shatters the fourth wall. The audience participates in a direct, emotional conversation with the artist and leaves feeling contacted and personally touched."
You have no character to hide behind, no sets, and, more often than not, no props. It's just you, a piano (sometimes a guitar or a combo), and the audience, often in a venue small enough to feel like someone's living room. It's a chance for an audience to get to know you in a way that makes them feel as if they just made a new friend. This type of intimacy can be unnerving for even the most seasoned performer, but the results can be greatly rewarding.
Cabaret can also be a way to put your self in business. You assemble a creative team, choose the music, find a venue, pack the house, and showcase your talent, possibly establishing a second career alongside your work as an actor. This is not to say that cabaret is a get-rich-and-famous-quick scheme. Like any part of the entertainment business, it takes talent, commitment, and dedication. The performers who have successful cabaret careers are all of the above. Learn the craft, be dedicated, and enjoy the process; the rewards can be much more than monetary.
PUTTING IT TOGETHER I know what you're thinking: "I can't do this" or "No one will come" or "I can't afford it." Well, first of all, if you can sing and act, you can do this. Second, your initial audience will be your warm market; however, if you're talented and you do things right, you can build a following. And last, producing your own cabaret show doesn't have to cost a fortune, although it will certainly require an investment. Creating promotional material on your computer can be a big savings these days, and if you use a piano accompanist, there is no need to spend a lot on charts; sheet music will suffice. Do not, however, skimp on your pianist. He or she is the backbone of your act; the support of an accomplished accompanist is invaluable. Usually your accompanist will also wear the hat of musical director. Make sure you find one with a good stage personality - someone experienced in this genre. It's great to have a colleague to play off of during your show.
Of course, the good ones don't come cheap, so get referrals and start negotiating. The same goes for your director. A good director will bring out the best in you, and you'll be assured a polished and professional-looking show. Hire one with cabaret experience and be willing to make the investment. If you're going to do this, do it right.
Most acts have a theme, a thread that ties all the songs together. The theme can be a personal idea or a tribute to a composer or lyricist, such as the songs of Johnny Mercer or Joni Mitchell. There must be an honest communication between performer and audience during which you reveal your truth through the music and patter.
The structure of a show can vary, but the length is usually about an hour. During that time you will probably have anywhere from 12 to 15 beats. A beat is a song or the patter between songs. Patter is not to be taken lightly. Too much can be annoying to an audience, and too little leaves them feeling as if they haven't gotten to know you. It must complement the songs and be relevant to moving the act forward.
Your show needs to be balanced and have an easy, natural flow. There must be ups and downs in the energy, as well as humor and sentiment. Don't succumb to the temptation to make it one-dimensional, either always funny or ballad-heavy. For some excellent in-depth guidance on the ins and outs of putting your act together, try The Cabaret Artist's Handbook by Bob Harrington (published by Back Stage Books, a corporate sibling of Back Stage).
FINDING SUPPORT Open mikes abound in Los Angeles and New York, and they are a great place to try out new material, work in front of an audience, and polish your act. They are also a good place to meet other cabaret enthusiasts and build an audience. Most cabaret folks are very supportive of their colleagues.
The New York cabaret scene is very well known, but cabaret is also thriving in many cities across the country. Los Angeles and San Francisco have vibrant cabaret scenes, due largely to the efforts of Cabaret West, an organization dedicated to cabaret and its artists. There's a monthly newsletter that will run your bio and info on your upcoming show at no charge; it also contains a calendar of events, including a complete list of open-mike and performance venues in Los Angeles and San Francisco. Plus, you'll have access to the organization's mailing list when you're promoting your show. Membership is $25 per year.
On the East Coast, there is the Manhattan Association of Cabarets & Clubs, or MAC. Its members also have use of the organization's mailing list for promotional purposes, and free or reduced-admission seminars covering art- and business-related topics are sometimes offered for members. Membership is $50 a year. Two New York City websites are Stu Hamstra's Cabaret Hotline Online and the Cabaret Exchange, which was started by booker Scott Barbarino. Both offer calendars of what's on and where, news, reviews, interviews, and a message board, among other things.
DEALING WITH VOCAL DEMANDS The nice thing about cabaret is that it's your show. You choose the songs, the theme, the length, and the patter. You can choose to make it as vocally challenging as you'd like, but keep in mind what you will be doing in addition to your act. If you're currently in a musical or play, your cabaret nights will be restricted to your nights off or late shows after your curtain comes down, and the vocal demands of your job will inevitably impact your cabaret performance. If you have a 9-to-5 job where you're required to speak most of the day, you'll also have to deal with vocal fatigue. Still, if you're speaking and singing correctly, your voice can take a lot of performing. As I've said before, the best way to avoid hurting your voice is to have a solid vocal technique.
Remember that cabaret is not about what a terrific singer you are - even though you may be a terrific singer. If you make your show about your amazing voice, you'll lose your audience. Select songs that are consistent with what you wish to say as an artist; don't just pick a song because you sing it well. Cabaret is not about stringing a bunch of 11 o'clock numbers together and showing off your vocal prowess. It's about connecting with the material in an authentic way and then communicating that to your audience. Do that and you're likely to learn a tremendous amount about yourself as a performer and a person.
MICHAEL GOODRICH WANTS TO OFFER YOU A FREE COPY OF HIS CD "SECRETS OF SUPERSTAR SINGERS" CLICK ON THE ICON FOR MORE INFO:
INTERNET TV NETWORK FEATURING CABARET ARTISTS!
My Internet TV network 2hip4tv.com
has a show on it (among the 50 we have up so far) called JESTERS MUSIC
CABARET. It features Cabaret artists that have original music and
exposes them to a global audience and helps them sell their songs world
wide. Boost the awareness of these
deserving cabaret artists and bring eyes to the site which the
advertisers we are courting love. one other thing it'll do is foster my
undying gratitude. Thank you so very much. Steady on.
The songs are charming, romantic, funny, incisive and the 4 FRIENDS (Wayne, Brenda Moore, Bryan Miller, and Gilmore Rizzo) are really on top of their game. It's a great show and your readers are bound to love it. It's Cabaret at it's best.
It's All About The Desert Section With Palm Springs as my new homebase, I have added a new section dedicated to what's going on locally. Please get out and help support these events and tell them I sent you!
"LIVE IT UP! - The revue" Saturday, July 18th & August 22nd, at the Riviera Resort in Palm Springs
No-host cocktails begin at 8 PM Show time 9 PM
Tickets are $55 and include pre-show hors dourves.
For reservations call 760-668-1456
IT'S JOEL BAKER PRESENTS AT BLAME IT ON MIDNIGHT TUESDAY PLUS OPEN MIC
No Cover - Come early for drink and appetizer specials - including JOEL'S FAVORITE DRINK: "THE HEY MISTER"
Stay after the show and join Joel and friends as they open the mic for all the wonderful singers we have here in the desert.
Hello, All! Our final Tuesday Night Cabaret at Blame will be this Tuesday, June 30. We are fortunate to have Cliff Plummer and Kaley Smith as the special guest performers, along with a small combo which includes Cliff's dad on the drums! Cliff and Kaley recently triumphed as the two leads in COD's production of "Evita" at the McCallum Theater. Their program for Tuesday will include Broadway selections from the recent past, from such shows as "Assassins," "Nine To Five," and the ever-popular "Wicked." As always, no cover charge applies, and there will be an open mic time for the last half of the evening. The show will start at 7:30.
WATCH FOR EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT ABOUT THE BRAND NEW LOCATION FOR THE TUESDAY NIGHT CABARET OPEN MIC!!!
Mondays At 8 PM It's Zoso ShowcaZe In the Z Lounge
Monday, June 29: Laurie Deane and Fleet
COMING SOON: July 6: Kim Kuzma & Jerome Elliott July 13: Mara Getz & Perry Wood July 20: Lecia Breen & Fleet July 27: Larry Duane & Roger Snofsky 150 South Indian Canyon at Arenas Palm Springs, CA For Monday reservations call: 760.969.6666
AUDITIONS, AUDITIONS, & MORE AUDITIONS UPDATED WEEKLY Updated weekly, you can find auditions for Cabaret, Musicals, Cruise Ships, Reviews, and more. From Coast to Coast and everywhere in between.
CASTING CALL for "The Green Room: The College Musical" its like RENT, Wicked, Fantastics, Little Shop of Horrors, Ave Q, Grease. The Orange County Theater Company is very excited about producing this great show. THERE is SOME PAY!
It just enjoyed a successful and critically praised run at the Hermosa Beach Playhouse, and will be performing in August in Sacramento by Friends of Dorothy Productions.
Auditions will be July 25th/26th August 1st/2nd. Saturday or/and Sunday noon to 4pm www.orangecountytheatercompany.org If you're interested in obtaining sheet music from the score, please contact the official supplier of GREEN ROOM music at HOLLYWOOD SHEET MUSIC online. www.hollywoodsheetmusic.com A new backstage musical illustrating the journey of four best friends in college determined to make it out of the Green Room and onto the Broadway Stage. Lyrics and music by Chuck Pelletier, Book by C. Stephen Foster and Rod Damer Featuring the 2005 Songwriter's Guild of America award-winning song "It's All About Me". "The Green Room: The College Musical" was included in the 2nd annual Festival of New American Musicals. FOR MORE INFORMATION GO TO THE GREEN ROOM MY SPACE AT: http://www.myspace.com/thegreenroommusical
NEWS YOU CAN USE! STRAIGHT FROM THE MUSIC CONNECTION PRESS ROOM: HMMA CONFERENCE ACCEPTING SHOWCASE SUBMISSIONS The Hollywood Music in Media Awards (HMMA) is now accepting submissions. The awards show is a red-carpet event at The Highlands Kodak Theater Complex that features live performances, award presentations, a VIP reception and banquet dinner catered by Wolfgang Puck. This year, there will also be a two-day music conference with panels and workshops prior to the Nov. 22 show. HMMA honors the music of visual mediums, as well as the people who create and select it. All genres are welcome. Those interested in submitting material can find details at www.hmmawards.com.
BASSQUAKE INVITES BASSISTS TO PASADENA THIS WEEKEND L.A. Music Academy (www.lamusicacademy.edu) and The Bassquake Organization have announced their lineup for the fourth annual Pasadena Bass Day. A public event for bassists, the occasion brings a large community of musicians and manufacturers together for a full day of lessons, clinics, new product showcases and networking. Hosted at the L.A. Music Academy in Pasadena, CA, scheduled guest clinicians include: Rhonda Smith; Byran Beller, Sekou Bunch, Andrew Gouche and other top-flight players with impressive pro credits. All levels and styles of players are welcome. For more information or to register, contact Peter De Cuir, Director of BassQuake, by e-mailing peter@bassquake.org, call 760-212-7472 or visit www.pasadenabassday.com.
BECK WILL LAUNCH RECORD CLUB Beck.com will soon feature several new sections, including Record Club, a regular meeting of musicians to record an entire album in one day. Due to the time constraints, an album will be chosen to be covered and used as a framework. Nothing will be rehearsed or arranged ahead of time. A track from these sessions will be uploaded once a week on Beck.com, as well as through the websites of those involved in the project. The first album attempted will be The Velvet Underground & Nico. Musicians involved in upcoming Record Clubs include Devendra Banhart, MGMT, Jamie Lidell and Nigel Godrich. Visit www.beck.com.
SONG CIRCLE DEBUTS MONDAY IN L.A. The Stefani Scovolo Song Circle, "a Nashville-style, songwriter, acoustic round meets cool, vibe of Rockwood Music Hall NYC meets L.A. edge commercial pop music," will launch at 9 p.m. sharp, Monday, June 29th, at O'Brien's Pub, 2941 Main Street Santa Monica, CA. Free cover. The lineup will include Skylar Thomson, Leigh Roy Walker, Jamie Meyer, Stefani Scovolo and others. To participate e-mail Scovolo at onlyoneyoumusic@gmail.com with a link to your music.
THRASH AND BURN TOUR OFFERS WEEKLY CONTESTS PRIZES The Thrash and Burn Tour is offering fans a chance to win tons of great prizes with the "Twit and Burn" contest. The contest is a weekly puzzle in which bands give out clues via promo videos on the tour's official YouTube channel, and fans have a week to submit their findings on Twitter. The first video (featuring tech-metalers Periphery) is up on www.youtube.com/user/ thrashandburnTV and all of the videos will be featured on www.whatisthrashandburn.com . The contest runs until the tour kicks off on July 24th. Prizes include tour tickets, merchandise, early show tickets to watch the soundcheck, meet 'n greets, and much more.
DFEST FESTIVAL & CONFERENCE IN TULSA, OK With 164 bands on 13 stages, Dfest is the Midwest's largest and most diverse music festival. Held July 24-25 in downtown Tulsa's unique Blue Dome District, the festival is also a music conference connecting music industry professionals with emerging artists and those who aspire to have a career in music. The keynote speaker at the conference is songwriter, performer, producer, speaker, and entrepreneur Andrew W. K. Dfest is becoming a Tulsa annual tradition and its eighth year will continue this trend as Dfest takes downtown Tulsa Under the Sea. Visit www.dfest.com.
GRAMMY CAMP ANNOUNCES 2009 PARTICIPANTS FROM ACROSS UNITED STATES The Grammy Foundation has announced that 84 talented high school students from 75 cities and 23 states across the U.S. have been selected as participants in the fifth annual Grammy Camp. From July 11 - 19, these students will work with professionals and industry specialists to experience an immersive and interactive residential summer music camp. The program - held at the University of Southern California Thornton School of Music and other professional venues throughout Los Angeles - offers 10 music career tracks and includes a showcase concert on July 18 at the Grammy Museum Theater. Financial assistance is offered to qualified students; this year. For more info, visit www.grammyintheschools.com.
SPECIAL SPIRIT HOSTS BARN PARTY & FUNDRAISER Special Spirit Inc, an NARHA-certified therapeutic riding center, is holding its 2nd Annual Barn Party & Fundraiser with emcees Romi Dames (Hannah Montana) and Native Wayne Jobson (Indie 103.1 FM DJ). The evening event, which benefits special equestrian athletes and the spread of autism awareness, will include an equestrian showcase, performances from the Paul Green School of Rock, jugglers, jesters, raffle, silent auction and much more. Kids enter free and adult tickets are $15 advance/ $20 at the door. The event will take place June 27 at the Moonshadow Ranch in Shadow Hills, CA. Visit www.specialspiritinc.org.
IPR HIP-HOP EVENT TOMORROW IN MINNEAPOLIS The Institute of Production and Recording (IPR) in Minneapolis, MN, will host "Content Under Pressure," a one-time exclusive event in which 14 up-and-coming national and local independent hip-hop emcees and producers will be paired up to lay down their beats and rhymes at the school on Thursday, June 25. Hosted by Brandon Allday of Big Quarters, seven producers and seven emcees from the Twin Cities and Rymesayers Entertainment will be randomly paired together at the last minute. This is a free all-ages event beginning at 6 p.m. for participants and at 9 p.m. for the public to watch each group perform their creation. For those unable to attend the event, they can visit www.livestream.com/contentunderpressure for a live online broadcast.
ARTISTS KICK OFF CURLY ROCK SUMMER TOUR IN ALABAMA The "Curly Rock Summer Tour" reunites L.A.-based singer/songwriters Curtis Peoples and Keaton Simons, who will be joined by special guest Arden Kaywin on this nationwide run. Peoples' mix of free-spirited choruses and addictive rhythms makeup his unique style of "coffee shop arena rock." Simons is a penetrating songwriter, soulful vocalist and talented young guitar player. Kaywin's songs are quirky creations with influences ranging from pop and alt rock to classical and funk. The tour kicks off in Birmingham, AL at Workplay Theatre on July 12. For more information, visit www.myspace.com/curlyrocksummertour.
WORLD GUITAR SHOW RETURNS TO SANTA MONICA, CA The World Guitar Show will take place once again at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium on Saturday, August 1, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday August 2, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. This historic venue provides a great setting for a proven show. Attendees wishing to sell or trade guitars, amps or other musical items may bring them into the show at no extra charge. This international event features all types of new, used, old and rare instruments and equipment. Meet dealers, collectors, retail store owners, manufacturers, builders, authors, repair persons and maybe even a star or two. For more info or for booth reservations, visit www.TXshows.com. Contact Larry Briggs, LarryB@StringsWest.com, 918-288-2222.
WORLD'S LARGEST PEDALBOARD BENEFIT TO BREAK RECORD ToneFreq.info and GearTrap.com present The World's Largest Pedalboard Party 2.0 record breaking event at The Rutledge, 410 4th Ave. South, Nashville TN, Thursday July 16th. The 18 and up event starts at 6 p.m. Admission is $7/ $5 with NAMM badge. See live music and gear demos. Attendees have a chance win prizes, meet gear manufactures and partake in a silent auction benefiting the National Kidney Foundation. Companies interested in donating products for the charity pedalboard and auction should contact Kristen Hoetzel at gopherentertainment@hotmail.com (deadline July 10) or visit www.tonefreq.info.
My week started on Tuesday at Blame It On Midnight to see CAROL CASS who is really amazing. For a nice treat, click on her name in blue for a clip from her "Postcard To Lena Horne" tribute show. Then it was open mic time. I tell you all it is becoming the hot spot for desert talent so get on down there tomorrow night for the last show of the summer season. But I have it on good authority that it will resume next Tuesday in The Amigo Room at Ace Hotel. The times are still not clear to me, I heard 4 pm to 10 pm? Can that be? Anyway I plan to get there around 6 or 7 until I find out more info.
Friday and Saturday I went to see Louche' and help out with the sound as much I could. It is a very hard show to present given the venue and complexity of the numbers but they got enough on video to put together a presentable DVD to hopefully sell it to some other cities.
Saturday morning I was up early again so I could go and meet "The Breakfast Club" at Spa casino breakfast buffet. I was a few minutes early so I stuck a dollar bill in a penny slot machine and within a couple of plays I cashed out with $10.70 - not bad hey. If you are interested in joining us we meet at the cashier line at 9 AM. The group was pretty much the same as last week, Fleet, Jersey, Pinkie, Gina, Jerry, Carol, and this week Tony joined us. Tony is writing an original musical and has been doing two new songs every Tuesday at Blame for us. I wish I had the money to invest in this show because it has the best songs, so clever, fresh, funny, sad, they have it all. He is planning to workshop it at ANMT very soon and the rest will be history.
Sunday, Rick and I drove into Long Beach to visit our friend Jim, have Chinese food and go to IKEA. You would think that with all the week end residence, Alexander Homes, lots of empty land near the railroad lines, and gay men, that IKEA would be smart enough to build one in the desert? But no such luck.
I wanted to go see Fleet and Laurie at Monday night cabaret at Zoso but it took me so long to do this week's newsletter because we have cut our Time Warner Road Runner service to a slower speed to try and save a little dough like so many others are doing. But yikes.... it is taking around 10 hours instead of only 6 hours. My back is killing me so it looks like I will be staying in and having left over Chinese food!
Yes the number of people doing email blasts has really dropped lately. And the number of donations has dropped even more, from almost nothing to less than nothing. So if you have Pay Pal and want to send off a little something-something tp help defray all the expenses, please do so.
That was my week. how was yours? See you soon.
LES
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WHETHER YOU ARE IN LA, NY, OR RIGHT HER IN THE DESERT: Get your butts out and see a cabaret show. The economy needs us and we need your support. Throughout history, it's been entertainment that has brought us back to the top. Let's do it again!
AND WHEN YOU DO GO OUT REMEMBER THIS ARTICLE IN THE DESERT VALLEY SUN ABOUT HOW HARD WE WORK AND WE DESERVE TO GET PAID FOR IT!!!
NEW: CABARET ASSOCIATION OF THE DESERT WE HAVE ABOUT 10 MEMBERS SO FAR Several of you have joined the NOTES FROM PALM SPRINGS GROUP recently - probably thinking you were
also joining the new CABARET ASSOCIATION OF THE DESERT, but now that
you are a NOTES MEMBER you need to go to GROUPS to join CAD.
LIFE IS A CABARET NEWS: Totally out of the blue, one of the places that seemed all gung-ho a month or two ago about having cabaret dropped me an email that they will be ready to start the planning stages in late July. I can't believe it because I was sure they were just blowing smoke but no. It could be a really huge boost for the desert entertainment scene.
If you have any ideas or items you want submitted: videos, cartoons, noteworthy news, etc. just send them to les@lesmichaels.com
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SPEAKING OF VIDEOS, COMMERCIALS, AND CONTEST: My friend, the very funny comedian SHANN CARR is putting together a huge event for next month called THE MOXIE PROJECT: Gay TV Week In Palm Springs CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS You may when one of the $1000 prizes!!
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NEW CABARET GROUP FOR PALM SPRINGS AREA IS LOOKING FOR NEW MEMBERS
Several of you have joined the NOTES FROM PALM SPRINGS GROUP recently - probably thinking you were
also joining the new CABARET ASSOCIATION OF THE DESERT, but now that
you are a NOTES MEMBER you need to go to GROUPS to join CAD.
As many of you may know, I started LA CABARET @ YAHOO GROUPS which now has around 175 members. Now that I am in Palm Springs, I keep hearing the same thing from the local cabaret artists - that there is no group that represents them and therefore communication can be difficult at best.
Well hopefully CABARET ASSOCIATION of the DESERT - or CAD, will help us tie up all the loose ends. For this group I have selected the popular NOTES FROM NICOLAS SNOW to host this new group for several reasons: besides being an International site, it has break out groups for regions including PALM SPRINGS, with 95 members (many who joined from my invitation) and there a lot of members there who are in the entertainment field. This site also has many features that are not offered by Yahoo, Google, etc. including videos and photos, web links, event calendar, bold colors and borders, but most of all it is free and very, very easy to navigate and join.
So if you are a Desert area resident, or just love it, and would like to see the Cabaret Community build it's strength and support, please take a minute to join Notes From Palm Springs and then join CAD. Current Notes members - from any region, can simply join the Palm Springs Notes and CAD - so you have no excuses. JOIN NOW - there is a link below which can take you directly to Notes From Palm Springs
VIDEO CLIP OF THE WEEK JEROME ELLIOTT DIDN'T KNOW WHO CINDY BENSON IS SO HERE IS A NUMBER FROM ONE OF HER ONE WOMAN SHOWS DOING
ARE YOU A DESERT AREA RESIDENT? JUST LOVE GOING TO PALM SPRINGS EVERY CHANCE YOU HAVE?
THEN YOU SHOULD JOIN "NOTES FROM PALM SPRINGS"OR THE GROUP FROM YOUR AREA.
FROM NICOLAS SNOW - THE ORIGINAL NOTES FROM HOLLYWOOD GUY - WHO'S NOW GONE INTERNATIONAL
NICOLAS SNOW
I've wasted no time getting into the Desert Lifestyle and that includes making the most of every possible NETWORKING OPPORTUNITY. Here is a great one that is International but also has groups set up for most every major location including a Palm Springs Area Group with over 90 members
Please take a few minutes and become involved with NOTES FROM PALM SPRINGS, a free and invaluable networking group. I personally have signed up over 35 new members and would love to have you join too. CLICK HERE TO JOIN
Les Michaels
NEW GROUP WORTH EXPLORING AND JOINING: "THE GREEN ROOM" The Professional Entertainers Hangout
THE GREEN ROOM IS A PART OF ENTSLINK.COM, and is a huge resource of entertainmnet related information. There is also a special Cabaret Group.
Go to the MAIN PAGE and see all the great features of this site then go to the Link to become a Free Member: JOIN THE GREEN ROOM HERE
Joining only takes a few seconds and you are immediately logged in and can begin building your personal page and utilize all the free services.
Warning these cartoons contain adult humor and promise to offend everyone, please have a good laugh!
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ALEX VARDEN SAYS....
ALEX VARDEN at the piano in his West Hollywood music studio.
AND HERE IS ONE OF HIS WONDERFUL CATS:
RICE ON THE LEFT AND PEPPER ON THE RIGHT
IMAGINE.....
Dreams precede action. To demand the impossible, you must think it first.
There is more value in life than anyone can imagine. So never stop imagining.
Everything you imagine plants a seed.
The more beautiful and compelling it is, the more of life's miraculous energy you give to it.
And that makes what was once just imagined, real.
What you now see all around you, was first imagined.
When you meet with difficulties, it can be easy to imagine the worst. But that only magnifies your troubles.
Instead, imagine the solutions. Imagine the very best.
Imagine the most wonderful version of your life, and the very act of imagining begins to pull you towards it.
What is possible is limited only by what you sincerely imagine for you to be possible.
See goodness everywhere, and bring it all more fully to life.
And remember to sing all your troubles and worries away!
"Fridays Off the 405," a successful music series offered by Los Angeles' Getty Center, is now "Saturdays Off the 405." The free outdoor performance series is back on Saturday nights this summer with a lively mix of today's most exciting emerging bands and DJ sets to open and close the night. And starting this summer, parking is free at the Getty Center on Saturdays after 5pm. For complete info and updates, check with
Those crazy fools at GotPrint.com have done it again! They cut their price for POSTCARDS IN 1/2. They were already rediculously low, now they're ONLY $34 for 1000 nice thick 14 pt. card stock - COLOR FRONT & B/W BACK. Or COLOR BOTH SIDES for ONLY $35.
Here's a tip: can't use 1000? Get the color front and blank back and use sheets of labels to print your own back for however many you need. Such a deal!
Do you have a band? Do you have a CD? Then you might be just what we are looking for! The Art Theatre of Long Beach, is currently seeking recorded music to play in their auditorium before and after films. So, if you want your music heard, contact us at The Art or contact us online at the link below.
The Art Theatre is also seeking artists to display their work in the lobby of our historic theatre! If you're an artist who wants to have your work seen by hundreds of people, let us know here at the theatre, or contact us online at the link below.
"IF YOU CAN'T FIND it HERE YOU CAN'T FIND IT ANYWHERE"
Stephanie, Rick and Janine are happy to help.
If you have an audition or an upcoming concert and need song ideas, contact Rick Starr. With 20+ years of experience co-running Hollywood Sheet Music, he is an expert at finding the perfect material. He has set up a business to recommend songs for you. You fill out a form for him and answer a bunch of questions about vocal range, style, the show you are doing or auditioning for, etc. Then for $25 he will give you, via email, 5 song ideas and direct you where to purchase the sheet music for the songs he has for you, especially if it is "hard to find" or "out of print" material. Email: RickStarr51@yahoo.com or (818) 308-6335 home or (323) 590-3461 mobile.
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DOLORES PETERSEN continues
to present the finest in jazz at HOLLYWOOD STUDIO BAR & GRILL with
jazz jam sessions and various featured guests almost nightly. Check her
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UPRIGHT CABARET IS ON THE MOVE. WATCH FOR THEIR NEW LOCATION AND MORE OF THEIR OUT OF TOWN SHOWS SOON. Chris Bratten, Shane Scheel, Me, Chris Isaacson Check them out on MYSPACE
OPEN MIC AT THE GARDENIA with KERI KELSEY Co-host LA's longest running open mic - 8 YEARS! Tuesday at the GARDENIA, 7066 Santa Monica Blvd. just East of La Brea in West
Hollywood. $5 cover & two drink minimum. Get there early to sign
up, very popular with great talent & some of LA's best accompanists
too. Show starts at 9 PM. GET THERE EARLY TO SIGN UP!
BRYAN MILLER THE OTHER SIDE - 8:30 PM to 12:30 AM on Wednesdays - 2538 Hyperion Ave. in Silverlake - 323-661-4233
LORI DONATO STUDIO 111 - 67-555 Highway 111, in Cathedral City Friday & Saturday nights 8:30 TO 11 PM. ALSO: at THE OTHER SIDE every Tuesday - 2538 Hyperion Ave. in Silverlake 323-661-4233
OPEN MIC MONDAYS AT VERMONT with RON SNYDER ON PIANO & ROGER ALBI ON DRUMS WITH SPECIAL WEEKLY GUEST HOSTS 1714 N. VERMONT AVE. AT HOLLYWOOD BLVD. SIGN UP 7:30 - SHOW AT 8 PM
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* It's Quick and Affordable ($25/song, up to 4 pages). * Visit: AuditionTrax.com * Read success stories, visit our testimonials page. * Hear actual samples of piano tracks. * Learn how to get FREE tracks. Contact me: Tom@AuditionTrax.com (323) 939-2311
KEEP UP ON SHOWS, WORKSHOPS, EVENTS FROM ACADEMY FOR NEW MUSICAL THEATRE
HERE ARE SOME OF THE HIGHLIGHTS
Two Days left for the Sondheim Salon Webcast
A Salon with Stiles and Drewe
Move over, Elephant Man
ANMT partners with the University of California - Irvine
The Water - at the Colony Theatre April 27th
The Winners of the 2009 Search!
Bonnie and Clyde at the Colony
ANMT: The Movie Capital of the World? (Well, the Internet)
LA CABARET YAHOO GROUP - with 160 members, it's a LA BASED link to other cabaret minded people. It's a great way to promote your shows and share ideas. JOIN HERE: LA CABARET GROUP
STU HAMSTRA'S "Cabaret Hot Line On Line" - With a subscriber list of over 2500 & memberships starting at $20 for a Silver Membership which includes the weekly enewsletter, a link to your website, free gig postings, show discounts, & so much more. Go to STU HAMSTRA'S CABARET HOT LINE ON LINE at:CABARET HOT LINE.
CABARET WEST - This Southern California group is the best source for all your cabaret needs. The $25 annual membership gets you a monthly newsletter, 2 for 1 discounts on many shows, a link to their website, a place to advertise your shows for free, audition notices and much more. Go to: CABARET WESTand check it out.
CABARET SINGERS GROUP: with 532 members nationwide, it is a must for all cabaret singers and their fans. Go to: CABARET SINGERS GROUP.
RECIPE CORNER
Okay here it is... someone emailed me and said to stop teasing them with the promise of this recipe. It seems they have had it at Spago's and want it BAD!
SPAGO'S MEAT LOAF (Note: you may want to double the recipe so there are plenty of left overs - I do)
1 small onion, minced 1 teaspoon minced shallots 1/2 pound mushrooms, rough chopped 1/4 medium sized eggplant, diced 1/4 cup half and half 1 pound ground lamb 1 pound ground veal 1 pound ground pork 1 egg, lightly beaten 1 clove garlic, minced 1 teapsoon Chopped thyme 1/2 teaspoon 1/2 teaspoon cumin 8 slices bacon To: Sharon McKnight - use babababababababacon Salt & Pepper to taste
Saute onions, shallots, mushroom and eggplant in large skillet until translucent. add half and half and cook until liquid is absorbed. Let cool.
In a large bowl, mix together lamb, veal, pork, onion mixture, egg, and garlic. Season with thyme, cumin, salt, and pepper.
Line a 9 x 5 inch loaf pan with 1/2 of the bacon. Fill pan with meat mixture. Cover meat mixture with remaining bacon. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour or until meatloaf is done and juice runs clear when pierced. Allow to cool for 5 to 10 minutes so juices are absorbed back into meatloaf.
Makes 8 servings
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PS Women in Film & Television NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
DON SULLIVAN'S "SECRETS TO TRAINING THE PERFECT DOG" on YOUTUBE Denise DuBarry Hay's, Kaswit, has just launched its new YouTube campaign for 'Don Sullivan's Secrets to Training the Perfect Dog' with over 40 2-5 minute clips of amazing transformations and Don's unique philosophy about dog training. Go to YouTube.com: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w6y9APecc6Y to see all the videos.
CONTESTS AND FESTIVAL ENTRIES 8th Annual Female Eye Film Festival, March 2010 OPEN CALL for Films & Screenplays The Female Eye Film Festival (FeFF), is an annual international event that showcases films directed by women. The FeFF is a community partner of WIFT (Toronto Chapter) and provides a $5.00 discount to WIFT Members on their submissions to the festival and to all our community outreach programs. Early Deadline: $25.00, July 31, 2009 (postmarked) Extended Deadline: $50.00, Sept. 30th, 2009 (postmarked) $5 off for WIFT Members Films must be directed by a woman. The Script Development Program is open to men with the provision that their screenplay feature a female protagonist. Entry Forms available at www.FemaleEyeFilmFestival.com or register submission via withoutabox.com/
FINDFILMWORK - NEW WEBSITE - DISCOUNT FOR WIF MEMBERS Fast, online Production Listings at your fingertips 24/7. This is a lot less costly than Production Weekly, more thorough, easier to navigate, and the listings are updated daily, with a daily email if subscribers wish. There will also be resume posting. WIF MEMBERS receive a discount for subscribers. $5 a month either on a monthly basis or $50 a year. http://www.findfilmwork.com
ALASKAN CRUISE WITH GLORIA GREER Protravel International invites you to join PSWIFT Board Member, TV Personality and Co-Founder of ACT for MS, Gloria Greer, on a 5 Star Luxury Cruise aboard The Silver Shadow. A donation will be made to ACT for MS for each booking. For more information, please go to: http://protravelinternational.com/cruisewithgloriagreer.html
HOW TO MAKE A GREAT PRESCHOOL SERIES "How To Make A Great Preschool Series" Three-Day Intensive Little Airplane Academy will be conducting an intensive, three-day preschool television workshop. Participants will learn the fundamentals of creating a preschool series from pitching through writing, character design, directing and producing both live action and animated shows. Location: Little Airplane Productions 207 Front Street (between Fulton and Beekman) South Street Seaport New York , NY 10038 Dates: The course is comprised of three full days as well as optional evening activities. The course will take place on the following dates: Saturday, August 15th Sunday, August 16th Monday, August 17th Fee: $1500 for the course Space in the course is limited and a simple application and resume are required. Please contact Little Airplane at the number below to receive an application. There is no fee to apply. For questions, please call 212-965-8999 or e-mail: melinda@littleairplane.com or visit our website at www.littleairplane.com.
Ten Rules for Good Auditioning By Jodie Langel, Performer/Author
Jodie premiered on Broadway as Cosette in Les Miserables while still attending NYU's Tisch School of the Arts and later went on to play the role of Eponine. Her Broadway tour credits include Martin Guerre, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and Cats, She recently completed Bernstein's Mass at Carnegie Hall and The Kennedy Center with The Baltimore Symphony and was awarded 2008 "Excellence in Performance" for her starring role in the New York Musical Theater Festival's Production of "I Come For Love". Jodie was also awarded "Best National Anthem Singer of 2007" by the New York Mets. To find out about her book and summer workshops, see below and/or contact her at: jodie@makingitonbroadway.net
1. Have great audition material! Take classes, listen to I-tunes, spend hours on Youtube, go to concerts and cabarets and get the PERFECT audition song - a song that you LOVE and shows YOU - your personality and voice. I will talk about this later. Don't use those 16 bar audition books or Musical Theater Anthologies. EVERYONE and their sisters and brothers will use the same book and auditioners will hear those songs over and over. Be a detective and find GREAT music. That is my specialty and I can't tell you how important it is.
2. Confidence. If you don't feel good about yourself, you can't give a good audition. Period. Be as prepared as you can be. take a long shower and think about everything you want to accomplish that day. Do your hair GREAT, put your best outfit on. Go over your music ad nauseum so you know it and are confident with it, then go in, and do it! I swear, auditioners can smell when someone isn't confident. Your audition starts as soon as you walk in the door. Never forget that. Not when you start singing. Walk with confidence. There is no reason that you shouldn't!!!!!!!
3. Love the song you are singing. This could possibly be #1. I work with so many students who are kind of blah about the song they are singing or are singing the song because they think the song is "appropriate" for the audition but they really don't like it. NOOO don't do it to yourself! You have to LOVE what you are singing. How else can you give a good audition? Throw out all the music that your singing teacher TOLD you to sing and you don't like that much. Throw out the song that you don't connect to that much. Get a book that is only songs you LOVE!
4. Say hello when you walk in! I can't tell you how many people DON'T do this. Again, I go back to my tip "Your audition starts as soon as you walk in. Come in the room with a nice, open demeanor and say "hi!". It speaks volumes. They already like you. You are confident. You are someone I want to work with!
5. Have your music marked correctly. Oh boy... this is a biggie. Most of the students I work with blow their auditions because their music is not marked correctly and they have a disaster at the beginning of the song (i.e. they don't know where to come in) or at the end of the song (they don't know where to stop). Then they look at the accompanist like "Um, What's going on?" Has this happened to you? C'mon. Be honest. DONT LET IT! Go to a coach you trust and get it marked to its last life. Trust me, spend the money for a coach and get it right! Your audition depends on it.
6. Have a 16 bar cut, 32 bar cut and the whole song! Again, i can't tell you how many students I have that sing a 16 bar cut and then the auditioner says to them "Do you have the rest of the song?" and they DON'T. Then the auditioner will say "Ok, thank you!". So have 16 & 32 bar cuts as well as the entire song prepared for every piece of material you have.
7. Take your songs out of context. This is another thing I teach in ALL of my classes. Unless you are called back for a specific role in a show, you should take the songs out of context. You are not Eponine in Les Miserables with dirt all over your face singing "On My Own". You are you, singing this song because of what circumstances YOU bring to it and getting what you want because YOU decide all of these things. Do your homework, take it out of context, bring YOUR life to it and invest in the story and what YOU need to get by the end of the song. Then it's personal, interesting and different than everyone else.
8. They want to see YOU and who you are. I think we forget this because we are trying to get a job and be the role they are looking for. What auditioners really want to see is who you are, and how you can interpret this character. They want to get a glimpse of you.
9. Eye contact. Some people love it, some hate it. Gauge the room when you walk in. If you have a song that requires it, test it out. If they are uncomfortable then simply place your imaginary person just over their heads. Don't look up too high or have wandering eyes. Remember who you are singing to and what you want in the song.
10. Remember YOU LOVE THIS! We love to sing, and perform, right? It is so easy to forget this as we go from audition to audition, putting ourselves out there, facing rejection and being vulnerable. But hey, when it all boils down to it, we love this!!!!!! If you remember that before you go in, I can assure you, you won't be as nervous. Think of it as a chance to perform, and LOVE it.
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& PRESS NOTICES
JBCN ACTORS WORKSHOPS PRESENTS
"U WANNA KNOW HOW TO GET AN AGENT?"
GET ONE ON ONE ADVISE FROM ONE OF THE BEST AGENTS IN TOWN WITH THIS SPECIAL SEMINAR WE CALL THE BUSINESS OF ACTING
With Craig Holzberg, owner of boutique agency AVALON ARTISTS GROUP Thurs JULY 2nd 7PM $35 with ONE-ON-ONE HEADSHOT/RESUME CRITIQUE
"In this workshop we will explore:
*HOW TO GET AN AGENT* Do's & don'ts, keeping in touch, marketing yourself
*SELECTING THE RIGHT HEADSHOT* Picking the right photographer, age/type appropriate
*AUDITIONING FOR AN AGENT* Monologues, knowing your type, maximizing your range
*WORKING WITH MANAGERS* Benefits & challenges, picking the right manager
We also discuss acting classes, meeting Casting Directors without an agent, getting work without an agent, how to get the callback, SAG AFTRA & Equity, and Union vs. Non-Union jobs."
CRAIG HOLZBERG - AVALON ARTISTS GROUP A veteran of 'The Business' for over 25 years, Craig Holzberg started his career in LA as an actor and model. After several years in front of the camera, Craig switched gears and worked in casting. He also worked for top fashion houses like Calvin Klein & Diesel Jeans. Now Craig Holzberg is the owner of Avalon Artists Group, a bi-coastal full service agency. AAG represents actors of all ages for film, TV, theater, commercials, voice over, hosting, industrials, fashion & commercial print.
Whether you're a union actor with representation or non-union actor looking to build your career, this seminar can help give you the game plan for career success!!
$35 for Workshop call 323-898-7144 or email jbcnassistant@yahoo.com
Mon/Thurs/Sat Workshops at Seydways Studios 4949 Hollywood Blvd Ste 203 [@ Kenmore] Los Angeles, CA 90027
SPECIALS: Workshop package- 4 for the price of 3!! Cost: 105.00 = 26.25 per session
Also..for you dedicated JBCN Regulars...after your 3rd referral and your recorded 10th visit to us, you become part of our VIP group. A flat 25.00 per session for life!
We appreciate the fact that actors have limited finances in the early stages of their career. Remember, we are a certified non-profit so if you are having problems with finances, please come and speak with us. We are here to help.
As always, no cover charge applies, and there will be an open mic time for the last half of the evening. 
