Tuesday, February 9, 2010

EVENTS - AUDITIONS and OPPORTUNITIES

Tuesday, February 9th,  2010
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EVENTS
Howard Zinn's Play "Marx in Soho" and Tribute, Sat. Feb 13, 2010 Santa Monica CA

 For info and tickets http://www.howardzinnsmc.com/




Play and Tribute Times: 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
Play / Tribute Running Time: 90 minutes          



        Location: 
Edye Theater at The Broad Stage, Santa Monica College Performing Arts Center
1310 11th Street, Santa Monica, CA
View Map

Tickets $20.00.   Tickets purchased online only. To purchase tickets: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/99300

Seating, first come, first served. Seating capacity: 125 seats


About the Play
, "Marx in Soho,"
written by Howard Zinn:

Agitating the authorities of the afterlife to clear his name, Karl Marx is sent to earth for one hour to make his case. Bureaucracies are the same in heaven as on earth though, and due to a clerical error, Marx lands in Santa Monica California rather than his stomping grounds in Soho London. Not daunted, Marx launches into a passionate, funny and moving defense of his life and political ideas in Howard Zinn's brilliant, timely play "Marx In Soho."

Featuring Bob Weick as Marx

"(Weick) captured Marx and his ideas with the proper strength and subtlety, moving very effectively through a range of moods: humorous,angry, poignant. We admired Weick's transitions, change of pace, the nuances of feeling. In short, I am very happy with what Bob has done. He (John Doyle) directed the play brilliantly ."
Howard Zinn
Author - Marx in Soho and The People's History of The United States

"...nothing short of brilliant and continually engaging. It was fascinating to observe Weick's easy shift through a variety of moods: ebullience, frustration, guilt, remorse, embarrassment and heartbreaking sadness.powerful, funny. moving, illuminating, and thought provoking!...An impassioned Weick rises to this occasion, and though it's obvious he is speaking as Marx, the sentiments are clearly Zinn's."
Douglas Keating
Philadelphia Inquirer

More about the play:
http://www.ironagetheatre.org/marx.html
Howard Zinn's Website:
www.HowardZinn.org






Produced by:    Bobby Moresco       Michael McAteer 
Sponsorship provided by
Santa Monica College Dept. of Sociology / Philosophy
Bobby Moresco
Michael McAteer
John Finn
Dr. Steve Brourman

performance does not constitute an endorsement by Santa Monica College. 

Auditions
  
CASTING:
PLAYING JORDAN GOLDMAN- "A thirty year old stunted musician attempts to extort money from his Jewish community by "pretending" to have a Bar Mitzvah for religious reasons. But who's being played, and how, takes on new meaning when a Rabbi redefines for Jordan Goldman what it means "to become a man."
An original Jewish Comedy by David and Andy Neiman, Directed by Cynthia Levin, Executive Director, Brad Verebray, Produced by Katie Sweeney

Available Roles:

RABBI JIM, Jordan's mentor, Jewish, 40’s or 50’s, hippy, wise, centered, strong. contemporary Jewish, Vocally, must be able to carry a tune.

RYAN, slick executive, 30’s-40’s, devious, condescending, articulate, high status, physically fit.

Show runs Thur., Fri., 3/18 to 4/23 at TheaterTheater – 5041 W. Pico, LA CA 90019

Auditions are:  (tomorrow) Wed. 2/10/10 from 12:45 – 1:30 and 2:30 – 3:00.
If you cannot make those times please let us know and we will work something else out.  Thank you!
Please submit to:  cynthialevin@sbcglobal.net

TRAINING
STARTING NEXT WEEK
Joyce Castellanos is starting a new PromoWorkshop - Part 1. The Thursday workshop will begin on February 11th, and Tuesday night workshops are forming soon.  The classes will be held at:
Compost Productions
10707 Magnolia Blvd.
North
Hollywood
, CA. 91601

The cost is $400 per four week session.

This workshop will cover Comedy, Drama, Blocks and Movies for TV. It's a great refresher course for people studying promo - and a great starter for experienced VO professionals seeking to expand their horizons. People who join this course will have the opportunity to join Joyce for her Part 2 and Part 3 workshops - with new intensives devoted to News and Sports promos.

"Mention you were referred by Kurt Kelly and receive a special offer, a free private consultation with Joyce as an added bonus in addition to the series"! That's right, a free private consultation with Joyce in addition to the series just for mentioning Kurt Kelly referred you [for a limited time]!

Space is limited, those interested in either workshop with the legendary Joyce Castellanos should contact by email "Gene Cordes Promo Teach Voice Casting" , or by phone at: 805-338-6134.
For more details, see: http://kurtkelly.blogspot.com/2010/01/joyce-castellanos-promoworkshop-part-1_24.html

Stand-Up Classes taught by Cynthia Levin starting soon!

Monday nights, beginning Monday, February 22nd at 7:30-10:30PM for 6 weeks
Plus, one private at any time during this session before the showcase!

These classes will consist of writing exercises to help the comic come up with a minimum of 8 tight minutes of stand-up material. In addition, there are also performance exercises which help the comic to sharpen and revive any of their already existing material. Also included are meditation exercises to help the performer get in touch with their short and long term goals. Ending in a Stand-Up Showcase!

If you have to miss a class you can do a make-up  private make-up class for $40.00.

Price: $280.00 for 6 weeks of classes and one private.
Please mail a deposit of $140.00 or the full amount of $280.00 to hold your spot to:
Cynthia Levin
1055 Sanborn Ave. #204, LA CA 90029

Class Location: 1369 S. Cochran Ave. (W. of LaBrea, just N. of Pico) LA, CA 90019
Contact me:  (323)286-6162 or cynthialevin@sbcglobal.net
"Mention you were referred by Kurt Kelly and receive a special offer, as an added bonus in addition to the series"! That's right, an added bonus with Cynthia in addition to the series just for mentioning Kurt Kelly referred you [for a limited time]!

Voice-Over Master Class
with
Steven Reisberg

Formerly with the William Morris Agency, Steven Reisberg is currently the Voice-over audition Director for TGMD Talent where he helps actors book voice-over jobs every day. 

Mr. Reisberg will be teaching a class in voice-over audition technique for animation, commercials, and videogames.   
Steven Reisberg has directed and coached thousands of voice-over sessions.  His clients include the top VO talent in Hollywood and A-list celebrities.  You hear his actors every day. Steve directs from strong acting technique mixed with a knowledge of what actually books the gig. Through coaching and directing dozens of actors every day for years, Steve has analyzed and refined techniques that really work to get actors the job.  The proof is in the end result.  Steve’s actors book.



“Steve is one of the most experienced voiceover directors in the business.  He is top notch!”
             George DelHoyo – Voice of FOX TV
Steve knows the voiceover business so very well… He is the Harvard of this biz.”
             Gary Owens - Laugh In
“Steve Reisberg.  Quite simply, he’s the best.”
             James Garrett – Voice of the Harry Potter flim trailers 
"Mention you were referred by Kurt Kelly and receive a special offer as an added bonus to the series"! That's right just for mentioning Kurt Kelly referred you [for a limited time]! Get practice and get better!!
New Class beginning February 22, 2010
space is limited

$400 for four weeks

call now 818-415-1289

For more information, see: http://kurtkelly.blogspot.com

"Mention you were referred by Kurt Kelly and receive a special offer as an added bonus to the series"! That's right just for mentioning Kurt Kelly referred you [for a limited time]! 

Hear My Voice – For Haiti

It is rare that we have an opportunity to give back.  I sat in awe at the Celebrity Telethon executed by George Clooney seen on various broadcast channels across the world.  It was incredible to see the celebrity’s team up and donate time, money and generosity.  I am honored to be a part of a benefit fundraiser for Haiti put on by some very incredible Voice Industry professionals and YOU CAN TAKE PART.

It has been so beautiful and touching to see how our world truly comes together in times of crisis.  Here is your opportunity to do your part.

Join us on Feb 10th
Hear My Voice -
http://www.voicecoaches.com/hearmyvoice/

"We cordially invite you to this tremendous Voice over tele-seminar to benefit the relief efforts in Haiti.  Join up to 10 coaches for two hours of information covering the AUDIOBOOK industry.  This is an incredible panel of guests”

Event: Hear My Voice - VO Haiti Charity Event
What: Fundraiser
Start Time: Wednesday, February 10 at 8:00pm (EST)
End Time: Wednesday, February 10 at 10:00pm
Where:
http://www.facebook.com/l/6a1bb;www.voicecoaches.com/hearmyvoice

To see more details and RSVP, follow the link below:
http://www.facebook.com/n/?event.php&eid=311201818452&mid=1d3c3e7G2fd5b90fG97d47e2G7





 




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Here is this months link – go to www.voiceoverinsider.com to register for your monthly mail outs.  The more registrations we have the more we can keep this magazine going.  Most industries have their own magazine, so help to support ours by subscribing and reading your monthly magazine.


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    *The Funniest Most Bizarre Direction Ever!
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The Voice Event of the Year!
Don’t miss VOICE 2010 in Los Angeles June 2-5th






I have been extremely neglectful to remind you to register early for Voice 2010.  I hope you took it upon yourself to get yourself registered early, saving hundreds of dollars.
Voice 2010 is an opportunity you don’t want to miss.  I have attended all the VOICE conventions and this one is sure to stand out even more.

WHY SHOULD YOU ATTEND?  If you are new to the industry, currently working or an experienced pro, NEVER have you experienced anything like VOICE 2010 (well unless you joined us for our VoiceLympics Cruise (2011 soon to be announced).  This event is an overwhelming experience to be among hundreds of people with a passion equal to yours (seriously).  The energy alone is worth coming for, not to mention 4 days with TOP coaches (including yours truly), industry experts, voice talent, excellent seminars and panels from very well respected professionals in the industry.

Here are a small list of benefits
- Networking
- Education
- Technology
- Secrets revealed
- Marketing
- Meeting some of the top in their field
- Join me for a 90 minute hands on seminar on the ONLINE world of Voice
- Work with coaches privately (select coaches only)
- Having fun and so much more!

If you have already registered, let them know that you were referred by Deb Munro.  If you still haven’t registered please use the direct link below.  They are keeping track of referrals so this will be a great help.  Register soon before another possible price increase.  Hotel rooms still available at the Hotel Location – Hyatt Regency in Beverly Hills

http://voiceacting.com/dap/a?a=694

We will see you in JUNE 2010.  Come find me and say hi!  My daughter Brandi and assistant Leah Cevoli will be manning the Mic n Me exhibition booth so be sure to stop by and let us know who you are.

Private sessions with me will be available but you must book your session in advance.  We must have all sessions confirmed by mid may.  Please contact me ASAP to book your private session at some point within the seminar (we can book in a way so that you won’t miss any of your break out sessions).

James Alburger/Penny Abshire and the entire Voice 2010 team have gone to a lot of trouble to put this extraordinaire event together.  We hope to see you there.  REGISTER NOW!

Tom Logan – LA Director – ACTING workshop in Vancouver –  EVERY VOICE TALENT has to learn to act!
This is one of my favorite coaches.  When I sought out to find my coaching team Tom was my first stop and he taught me more than most have.  What I learned from Tom (that I would like you to experience first hand) was how to have confidence in the audition and the casting room.  He not only works on amazing acting techniques that will have you transformed over 3 incredible workshop days but he tells it like it is.  No sugar coating here!  Tom will tell you what the directors want.  What they don’t like, what will get you cast and what will get you laughed at.

I have never experienced another class like this and I ENCOURAGE EVERY ONE OF YOU to take this workshop.  It is very rare I request you to take a specific workshop, especially an on camera, but this one is rare and will help you in a way that Voice workshops cannot

This is WORTH TRAVELLING for.  It has been some time since Tom taught in Vancouver and we are honored to have him

Trust in me for this one

Date:  March 12-14th (That’s 3 DAYS of Workshop from 7- 10 on Friday, 9:00 a.m – 10:00 p.m. On Sat & 9 – 6 p.m. On Sunday) Two workshops included (with a one workshop only option)  Lunch and supper breaks provided

Cost:  $450.00 for both workshops
           $250.00 for one
Special $50.00 discount available if you mention this advertisement

Register at TomLogan@MicnMe.com

More information provided online – www.debsvoice.com/Tom_Logan.html

Earn free movies – help Deb earn even more!
On a side note – I am an avid movie goer.  Here in Canada and perhaps elsewhere, we have something called a SCENE card.  You are entitled to tremendous discounts at CinePlex movie theatres and various participating stores.  This card is free and earns you free movies every time you use it.  This month they have a refer a friend program (the obviously don’t realize how big my network is LOL).  I could earn tons of free movies if you sign up.  I assure you this is only a benefit and worth joining.  Here is the info they sent to me.  Go to www.scene.ca to create your scene account.





 
You will earn 100 SCENE points for every friend you refer (up to a maximum of 5 friends), if your friend opens a SCENE account before February 27th, 2010. In addition, you will earn an additional 400 bonus SCENE points if your friend uses his/her SCENE card to earn SCENE points either by purchasing a ticket to a film at a Cineplex theatre or purchasing a DVD at the Cineplex Store, located at www.cineplex.com, within 30 days from the date on which he/she opened their SCENE account. For additional information and full terms and conditions, see the website for more details.


Win prizes in a Deb Munro workshop for 2010
I am overwhelmed at what a successful workshop year this has already turned out to be.  Not only have we introduced SEVERAL new cities but two or our workshops are sponsored and we have many prizes to give away (select cities only)
I may be travelling less soon so that I can focus on my VO work so I highly suggest attending a workshop this year if you would like to work with me in this capacity.

Any of my workshops can be customized as a private workshop setting held over phone or skype.  Three 2 hour sessions will take you through an entire workshop.  Customize to suit your needs.  I am finding a ton of success with my 6 pack sessions and private workshop options.  See the website for more details

You can catch me in the following cities this year

Vancouver, B.C. – February 20/21st, 2010
Edmonton – March 7th (ONE DAY ONLY)  cost $250.00
Philadelphia, PA – March 20/21st, 2010
New York at Edge Studio – sponsored by Voices.com – March 27/28th, 2010
Special guests – David Goldberg, Rob Sciglimpaglia and Stephanie Ciccarelli
Win a free Voices.com Membership and more!
Hilo, Hawaii – sponsored by Voice123.com – April 17/18th, 2010.  Win a free Voice123 membership and more! $500 tuition, Many discounts available - see website for more details
Orlando, FL – April 24/25th, 2010
Seattle (Tacoma), WA – May 1st/2nd, 2010  (Nearly Sold Out)
Toronto, ON – May 22/23rd, 2010 (nearly sold out)
Regina, SK – Sept 25/26th, 2010
Upcoming cities: Calgary, Boston,


Here is a FULL description of this years incredible workshop –
“What amazed me the most, is that she turned some performances
from a "not sure if we would offer representation" to a resounding "YES,
that’s someone we would want on our roster", and to be able to achieve that
in 5 minutes, is a testament to her ability to find just exactly the little
pieces that are often missing in a performance, and manage to pull it out to
the surface to deliver a great read.....”  Dan Sandor, Vox Talent

Day one – Audition Acrobatics
An entire class catered to the Audition
In person vs Online auditions
Discovering what the client wants
Choosing the right delivery
Taking risks – How to stand out
Directed Audtiion(s) and submission

All sessions recorded and sent home for your review

Day Two – The Voice Pitch
Create your Voice Pitch package
Voice Characteristics
Bio
Cover Letter
Resume (critiques/creation)
Website (ideas/contributions)
Demo (critique/suggestions)
Demo Packaging
Standing out
Contacts to get you started
Finding your own work

Also included ABSOLUTELY FREE – The Voice Biz Handbook for each participant

Register at: workshops@MicnMe.com
Cost is $395 for the full weekend (Mention this ad and receive $50.00 off any of our workshops)
$250.00 one day only
$100.00 to Audit
Website – www.MicnMe.com to learn more
 

FULL WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION:
Day one – Audition Acrobatics
An entire class catered to the Audition
You will begin with an audition assigned to you prior to class.  You will begin your audition as soon as the class begins and this will be treated as a professional in person audition. 

In person vs Online auditions
We will walk you through the different experiences of online vs in person auditions.  You will also perform your second audition which will be an online audition.

Discovering what the client wants
Learn how to interpret the copy and the specs so that you can uncover the clients needs and apply this to your delivery.

Choosing the right delivery
Apply the homework you have done on the client to the delivery of your copy.  Offering alts and more.

Taking risks – How to stand out
We will unveil many secrets needed to succeed your auditions and help you stand out above the rest; both in person and online.

Directed Audition(s) and submission
Depending on the location you take you may have a chance to submit your auditions for the job.

All sessions recorded and sent home for your review

Day Two – The Voice Pitch
Create your Voice Pitch package
We will work on your entire Online Marketing Package during class.  Work with your current bio and specs or start from scratch.

Voice Characteristics
Work on what your voice characteristics and create a template that you can use over and over.  Learn how to adjust your list for creative marketing.

Bio
Creating a winning bio that stands out above the rest isn't easy.  We will begin creating a bio for you that will be unique, fresh and full of personality.  A bio that will have the decision makers wanting to hear more.

Cover Letter
The most important aspect of your audition.  Talent isn't  always enough in today's fast paced market.  Creating a cover letter that grabs the listeners attention and connects you to the client.  This is invaluable.

Resume (critiques/creation)
Not always required in the voice market but great to have on hand.  We will either critique your current resume or help you understand how to create your own following a specific acting format.

Website (ideas/contributions)
Discover what makes a winning resume.  Trends are changing and we will keep you current to what you need in today's world wide web.

Demo (critique/suggestions)
Bring your demo for a critique.  Take home valuable information regarding your demos.  There are many tips that will help you succeed from demo packaging to standing out.  

Contacts to get you started
Each participant will receive the Voice Biz Handbook absolutely free....full of contacts and opportunities to help you in your voice journey.
Finding your own work

"Mention you were referred by Kurt Kelly for any of the series dates and receive a special offer as an added bonus to the series"! That's right just for mentioning Kurt Kelly referred you [and receive $50.00 off any of our workshops]!  DON'T WAIT -- SPACE IS LIMITED
 

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