Chez Group Workshop- UPDATE

Audition Workshop with Steve Coulter



Actors will be taken through the entire audition process, from when the actor first gets the script, through the first reading, to the callback. They’ll learn how to prepare for the audition, what to do once they walk into the room or are put on tape, how to work with nervousness, and most of all, how to actually enjoy the process. The actors’ simulated auditions will be on camera.



Steve Coulter bio:

Steve Coulter is an Atlanta-based actor, director and writer. A professional actor for 25 years, his film and television work includes Prison Break, Army Wives, Mr. Brooks, Madea’s Family Reunion, HBO’s Warm Springs, and a starring role in the upcoming The People v. Leo Frank on PBS, opposite Seth Gilliam of The Wire. Steve wrote and directed the award-winning film, The Etiquette Man, selected by the Sundance Channel and the National Gallery of Art in Washington. He is currently the head writer and executive story editor for Tyler Perry’s television series, House of Payne, on TBS, and where he was also the head writer for Meet the Browns.

ACTOR TALK

For those of you signed to take the October Chez Group workshop with Steve Coulter on OCT 31st or NOV 1st, we have exciting news!

Shay Bentley-Griffin will be having a sessions called "Actor Talk" on Wednesday October 28th at 6:00 PM. Shay enjoys spending time with the actors who participate in our workshops. When Steve Coulter workshop dates changed it conflicted with Shay's schedule, we decided to do the Wednesday October 28th event for those of you who can attend. This will give Shay the opportunity to spend quality time with all of you.

We look forward to this event and hope to see you there!


Below you'll find the information about the October workshop:


Our October workshop dates have been changed. If you wish to take the Steve Coulter OCTOBER Chez Group workshop you now have the choice of Oct 31st or Nov 1st. The times will be the same 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM

This workshop is for adults and teens aged 15 or older.


http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0183548/

Email: chezgroup@aol.com if you are interested!

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Updated Rates

NOW REDUCED $100 for TALENT REPRESENTED BY AN AGENT - ONLY $250! PLEASE PASS ALONG TO YOUR ACTORS:


INTERMEDIATE HABER FILM/TV AUDITION INTENSIVE!
OCTOBER 1 -29

TAUGHT BY BOB HARTER

This Intensive course is designed for trained actors who have some audition experience.

As professional actors, we often audition and work on projects that don't necessarily challenge the full spectrum of our talents. You may be comfortable with industrials, commercials, and voice-over but fall apart when you audition for a film. With the increase of film and television in production in Georgia, now more than ever, Atlanta talent needs to be ready for Hollywood auditions.

In this Intermediate Intensive, actors work with film and television scripts, learning how to nail the audition in a limited amount of time. The focus is on the nuts and bolts of breaking down a scene, including relationship, intention, history, opening and closing beats, core and masking. Using the skills you learn will greatly improve your audition skills. This valuable cold-reading technique works.
atie Cofield wrote about the last Intermediate Intensive, which Della taught:

Of all the wonderful things I learned in this class, the most important, seemingly obvious, trick was. . . how to hold the page! It's such a wonderful image, thinking of bridging the gap between yourself and the other person in the conversation using the page!

I thoroughly enjoyed Della's comments on our work. So many teachers give you "That was nice" or "That could have been better". And that's not helpful. Della's specificity of critique is great and so constructive!

The creating of the relationship and remembering that it's the most important thing really works for me, and it was so much more fun to act when I was really connected to the other person in the scene. It made everything fall into place and forced me into just relating honestly at all moments. It made all of my creation of history actually mean something, and made my need in the scene even more important when I was fully locked in to the relationship.

I really liked it when the class doubled up and we had two classes a week. I felt like more was sinking in each class because we had the opportunity to practice with greater frequency in a shorter amount of time.

This class was SUCH a gift! I had several auditions during the weeks of class, and I could tell such a difference- my confidence that I really knew what to do had skyrocketed! For me, it was also such a relief to remember to trust myself and just play. Thank you!!!
yourACT Acting Studios Atlanta is affiliated with the prestigious Margie Haber Acting Studios, located in Los Angeles. A renowned acting coach and author of the book How To Get The Part Without Falling Apart, Margie Haber does seminars and workshops worldwide and has worked with some of Hollywood's top actors including Halle Berry, Brad Pitt, Vince Vaughn, Tea Leoni, Heather Locklear, John Corbett ("Sex In The City", "Northern Exposure") and Sophia Bush ("One Tree Hill"), among many others.
We are proud and honored that Margie has chosen yourACT Acting Studios Atlanta as the only studio outside of L.A. and New York to offer her approach to auditioning for film & television. Della and Bob trained with Margie and her elite group of instructors at the Haber Studios in LA in order to teach the famous "Haber Audition Technique." Bob will be teaching this course. Margie will be coming to Atlanta to teach her Advanced Intensive October 30th, October 31st, and November 1st, and this course is a prerequisite.

D E T A I L S
8 classes - October 1 thru October 29
Thursdays, October 1 & 8
Wednesdays & Thursdays, October 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, and 29
WAS $350 - NOW JUST $250! (may be paid in 2 installments of $125).
On-Camera Acting II, working actor, agent representation, or Instructor approval required.


ADVANCED FILM/TV AUDITION INTENSIVE!
with MARGIE HABER
Don't miss this great opportunity! Renowned L.A. acting coach, Margie Haber, author of How To Get The Part Without Falling Apart, is coming to yourACT Acting Studios to teach the Advanced Intensive.

This three-day on-camera intensive workshop is geared for the more experienced working actor. It is based on the belief that auditioning is a slice of life. "I am this person living this life" and that the relationship is the foundation for the work.

D E T A I L S
9:30am-5:30pm, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, October 30, 31, and November 1
Prerequisites: Intermediate Film/TV Audition Intensive, or Instructor approval - Submit resume' to Margie Haber at email below
Limited to 12 students
$650

To register send your résumé to margiehaber@mac.com or call 310-854-0870 for more info. Once you are accepted, payment is made to Margie Haber Studios in Los Angeles.

NOTE: This class is extremely popular and usually fills quickly.

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Agency Update!

Hey Everyone!

Just wanted to give you an update on what is going on with J Pervis Talent. The building that the agency is in is about to be put up For Sale and once it is sold we will move the agency closer to Atlanta to be more convenient for our talent.

We are very excited!!!!

Jayme & Joy

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Photographer Info

Below is information on a photographer from LA who will be in Atlanta offering photo shoots for headshots. This is ALL the information I have at this time. Please direct any questions directly to Dah-uh Morrow.
-Jayme


"You only get one chance to make a good first impression"

In the acting/modeling business, headshots are that first impression agents, casting directors, producers and theatre houses have of you. Hook them with a dynamic headshot that shows you on your best day.

Michael D'Ambrosia is just the photographer to provide you with a headshot that will turn heads. He's been in the industry specializing in headshots, modeling, print/life-style and commercial photography for over 10 years in Los Angeles. With his easy-going, yet energetic style, he provides a comfortable, lively atmosphere that brings the best out of you setting you up for the best possible shots. Check out the following website for samples of his work:
http://www.michaeldambrosia.com

He'll be coming to Atlanta for one weekend only. Slots are very limited; so act now and take advantage of this unique opportunity to upgrade your stock, refresh your look and/or jump-start your career!

In this industry you need an edge. A great impression of you could be the edge you need. Let Michael D'Ambrosia Photography give you the best first impression!

Shoot Dates:
Thursday, November 5 through Saturday, November 7, 2009

Location: TBA

Pricing:
*Adults - $400 for three looks
*Children - $300 for three looks
*Make-up artist provided for extra charge of $100 women & $75 men
*$100 deposit necessary to lock in your spot.

For more information and to book a time, please contact:
Dah-uh Morrow at 678-793-8291 or e-mail d.sharif13@gmail.com.

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The Chilli Project

See below information on an open call opportunity:

She is known as a superstar around the world. Her exotic looks have been featured in People Magazine's "50 Most Beautiful." She is a Pop and R&B Legend, and one of the best selling artists of all time... and she is looking for one man to show her some TLC.

Known to millions of fans worldwide as a music icon who put the "sexy" in CrazySexyCool, she has the fame, the fan-mail, and the friends to last a lifetime. Her name is CHILLI, and she is ready to meet the man whose heart of gold can shine with her own.

Doron Ofir Casting, in association with FremantleMedia North America and VH1, are seeking eligible bachelors of caliber for the possible introduction to a legendary artist who is ready to groove with the man of her dreams.

Are you worthy of meeting the woman behind the music, behind the reputation, behind the stardom? Get ready to meet the real deal, because once you take away all the fame, a remarkable woman awaits you.


Now casting single men who appear to be between the ages of 25 and 40, who have the sex appeal, personality, good looks, success and heart to date a major music artist who is looking to find her true love.

To apply:

Email your Name, Telephone Number, and several Recent Pictures to TheChilliProject@gmail.com

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Chez Group Workshop

Below is information on an upcoming workshop with Chez Group.

Chez Studio’s September Workshop
September 19-20th
with
Jason Wood and Stan Zimmerman


Chez Studio is excited to announce our workshop with LA Casting Director Jason Wood & Writer/ Executive Producer Stan Zimmerman!

Wood, who was with us earlier this year, will partner with Zimmerman to create an exciting workshop using the experience acquired from both of their areas of expertise.
Wood recently worked along with Chez Casting on “My Super Psycho Sweet 16” which was shot in Atlanta. Jason began his work in Los Angeles at 20th Century Fox and oversaw shows such as: Buffy the Vampire Slayer, X-Files, The Practice, and The Simpsons. While at Mandalay Pictures Television Wood served as casting director for the tv series Young Americans which marked the television debut of future stars Kate Bosworth, Kate Moenning, Charlie Hunnam and Michelle Monaghan.
Zimmerman along with writing partner James Berg has created shows such as “Rita Rocks” and serves as executive producers on the same show. Zimmerman and Berg received two WGA nominations for best comedy writing on episodes from “The Golden Girls” and “Roseanne.”
Actors will have the opportunity, seldom available to them, to take the creation of a writer’s written concept of a character and turn it into a performance for the casting director. We are very proud to present this opportunity to our regional actors!

Please contact us by email at chezgroup@aol.com or by phone at 404-603-8755.
Come be a part of our acting team. We are working to build a showcase of talent for the Georgia film industry.

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Workshop Opportunity

Below is information on an upcoming acting workshop. This is all of the information we have if you are interested please direct any inquires directly to Atlanta Workshop Players:

Take Action & Rock Your Career!
Two Day Workshop Sept 12th & 13th
with Outstanding TV/Film Actor
Richard Robichaux

Master The Audition....... Master the Interview....... How To Bring Your Best Self To Work!
Profoundly important information comes at you through a mega dose of humor and energy! What a rare privilege to work with Richard! Sat. 10am-6pm AND Sun. 12:30-6:30 $350 pp, $100 to audit.
He will pump you up with the insider's info AND the skills you need to BOOST your career! In fact .... he is in a position to do just that! If you are destined to be a success in TV & Film .... he can tell you how to do it! This workshop can actually

CHANGE YOUR LIFE!!

Dedicated, Motivated Kids- Teens- Adults:
Check out this MASTER CLASS.
Take Action & Rock Your Career!
Two Day Workshop Sept 12th & 13th
with Outstanding TV/Film Actor
Richard Robichaux

Master The Audition....... Master the Interview....... How To Bring Your Best Self To Work!
Profoundly important information comes at you through a mega dose of humor and energy! What a rare privilege to work with Richard! Sat. 10am-6pm AND Sun. 12:30-6:30 $350 pp, $100 to audit.
He will pump you up with the insider's info AND the skills you need to BOOST your career! In fact .... he is in a position to do just that! If you are destined to be a success in TV & Film .... he can tell you how to do it! This workshop can actually

CHANGE YOUR LIFE!!

Dedicated, Motivated Kids- Teens- Adults:
Check out this MASTER CLASS.

Atlanta Workshop Players
c/o Studio of the Arts
8560 Holcomb Bridge Rd.
Ste.111
Alpharetta, Ga. 30022
770-998-8111
Info@AtlantaWorkshopPlayers.com

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