Host Teleprompter Classes

Peachtree Prompters welcomes:
Lauri (Plesco) Ross, TAG Founder/Owner, along with Special Guest;

Television Host, Jodi Marks!
for a one-of-a-kind
Multiple Teleprompter Host Acting Course

Intermediate to Advanced Actors!
(Only accepting 8 represented Actors)

On Tuesday July 20th, 2010


TV Host Jodi Marks from "Today’s Homeowner", Turner Broadcasting and HGTV to teach a one of a kind 3-hour multiple teleprompter class.


TV Host Jodi Marks teaches Teleprompter!

Designed for beginners and intermediate Actors wishing to advance their skills!
Jodi Marks specialized skills offer a unique opportunity to work with Multiple Teleprompters (simultaneously and comfortably), advance or become skilled as a
Host Actor and to develop your “edge” as an Actor in demand.

Learn the following skills:

 Working with 2 Teleprompters at once.
 Walking and talking while addressing both teleprompters, individually, and
continuously.
 Incorporating body movement and inflections all while reading Teleprompters.
 Techniques of pacing even during non stop action.
 Enhancing abilities to work with a Teleprompter on a more intense level.
 Reading Teleprompters while also ad-libbing and using props.
 Each participant will perform with the Teleprompters while being videotaped.
 Each participant will receive feedback and an evaluation of their skills as well as suggestions for improving their Teleprompting proficiency.

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About this one of a kind workshop!
When: Saturday, July 10th
Choose from one of 2 course times:
11am-2pm or 3pm-6pm

LIMITED TO ONLY 8 STUDENTS!

Investment: $169.00 if registered by July 16th! ($185.00 after July 16th! )

Requirements:
You must be represented by a Talent Agent or have a reference from an established Acting School/Instructor to attend.

To Register:
Email Telegrouptag@gmail.com to request a space.
Be sure to put: “Jodi Marks” in the subject line.
We will email your space confirmation with further payment information.
This is a “first/come - first/reserve” course.
Your space will be reserved when your payment is received.
Feel free to email any questions to:
peachtreeprompters@tds.net with “Jodi Marks” in the subject line.

About Jodi Marks:
Currently, Jodi hosts the "Best New Products" segment on Today’s Homeowner with Danny Lipford and appears on camera with Danny in other areas of the show.
Jodi began her hosting career in television with HGTV's well known show Fix It Up! and later branched out to Turner South's Southern Home by Design and TBS's The Man Made Movie. Prior to joining her current series, Jodi and co-host, Paul Wilson, collaborated in 2007 to create The Tile Doctor series. She also co-hosted The National Hardware show on HGTV.

About Lauri (Plesco) Ross:
Lauri has owned and operated her own Teleprompter Rental house (Peachtree Prompters) since 1989. She began her television/film career as a teen host on a television show in Detroit, Michigan. Lauri also studied and taught movement therapy, working with mentally and physically challenged children and adults. Her diverse and unique talents in acting, movement therapy and teleprompting, offer the perfect expertise to aid presenters who wish to enhance their proficiency with teleprompters.

To find out more: www.telegroup.org/whoweare

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The Underground Truth

IT is now time to show the talent not yet discovered. this event is one designed to show your talents as a collaborative expression of emotion. it will combine poetry, acting, dance, music, paintings, and many more art forms, as a way of show and giving voice to the words.

Audition Information__________
This event will incorporate live poetry and theatrics, so we are seeking poets, actors, painters, dances, singers, and musicians
SHOW all your talents!!!!!!!!

Project: Expose': The Underground Truth

Type of Job: performance (stage)

Scheduled Time: See Below

Audition Date: Tuesday June 22, 2010 and Thursday 26, 2010

Audition TIme: 6pm-10pm

Call Back Date: Sunday June 27, 2010

Event Date: August 28, 2010

Contact Person: Jessica McPhail
Jmcphail21@aol.com
---- send me an email with date and time you want to audition

Casting Location:
Joe Mack Wilson Building (Building #31), Room 227
Kennesaw State University
1000 Chastain Road
Kennesaw, GA 30144

Special Instructions:
· 2 headshot with resume attached (everyone)

POETS- have a copy of poem that you are auditioning with.
---- be prepared for questions

ACTORS- you may be asked to do a cold read, but have a 1-2 min monologue ready

PAINTERS- bring in pieces that you have done that best represent your point of view as an artist.
----- be prepared for questions

DANCERS- 90 sec solo
----- choreography screening will be done if need

SINGER- 16 bars no need for music unless you play it yourself
------ be prepared for questions

MUSICIANS- 90 sec solo/ might be asked to improv with a beat
* the musicians that can not bring there instruments i.e. drums there is an audition on saturday that will have a set for you to play*

Audition Date: Tuesday June 22, 2010

Audition TIme: 6pm-10pm

Call Back Date: Sunday June 27, 2010

Event Date: August 28, 2010

Casting Location:
Northeast Community Church
5395 Light Cir
Norcross, GA 30071
770-441-7955

****this project is one that focuses on how to convey a message using different methods of expression. any and every art form is wanted so please feel free to email me if you have any questions or have an art form not disgust.

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Camp

SUMMER FILM/TV INTENSIVE CAMP
July 12-17, 9am-5pm & Sunday,
July 18th - Showcase Screening with Agents

Looking to learn from the best?
JUST ANNOUNCED…Joining As Guest Faculty:
Stephen Martines- EMMY AWARD WINNING Actor from
General Hospital, Vampire Diaries and The Closer

The CSA Film Academy Summer Intensive Camp allows kids and teens to train with top industry professionals in TV/Film from Los Angeles and Atlanta.

We offer two majors: 1) In-Front of the Camera/Acting 2) Behind the Camera

In Front of the camera explores on-camera skills for episodic, film, commercials, comedy, drama as well as voice over. Skill Development includes: on camera acting foundation, script analysis, film auditioning, improvisation for film, character development, business & marketing tools.

Actors Gain Tools to Showcase your talent that help you book paying jobs:
§ Voice Over Sample,
§ Commercial sample
§ Edited Acting Sample

Behind the camera track writes, shoots and edits original film performed by the actors. You will work with award-winning director and producers.

Intensive Camp Concludes with
Showcase Screening with Agents

Guest faculty include casting directors, TV/Film working actors and top acting coaches from Atlanta and Hollywood.

CSA Film Academy’s Summer Intensive is designed for those who are serious and want to work in film and television.

Investment- $475

Hurry, space is limited! Don’t Miss Out!
TO REGISTER
Email us at: CreativeStudiosofAtlanta@gmail.com
Call us at: 404.355.4588
Visit our website at: www.CreativeStudiosofAtlanta.com

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48 Hour Film Project:

Good morning everyone!
Just hoping you might pass this along to your talent.

I have been contacted by one of the teams in the upcoming 48hr film project to help with casting.
If anyone is unfamiliar with the 48hr film project, here's a link to their website.
http://www.48hourfilm.com/
The 48 hour film fest is coming to Atlanta the weekend of June 18 - 20. The 48 hour festival is a contest where teams compete by making a 6 minute movie in 48 hours.
It is crazy and fast paced and teams must be available at a moment's notice all hours of the day and night during the weekend.
According to the rules of the contest, teams are not allowed to pay anyone, but the contest provides great exposure for actors in that every film will be shown on the big screen at the Fox Theater the following week. SAG actors are welcome.

This is a team of aspiring young film makers. They were on the team New Lexicon last year which won the award for "Best Use of Character".

Anyone looking to be part of a team, please shoot me an email with your 800casting link and contact (cell and email) and I'll see if we can make it happen!
Thanks!
kelly
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kellyCASTING
kellycasting@gmail.com

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Hello,

Thank you to everyone for your interest in TAG. We have had so many requests for our "Hosting with Teleprompters" Workshop, we are offering it again on Saturday, July 10th.
Our class size has been reduced to 8 and we have 5 available spaces. If you would like to pass this along or take the course yourself, see the attachment and email us back.
I hope everyone is busy!!

(If you would like to be removed from further workshop notices, TAG notices, Qualifying Sessions or News, please email us and let us know what you would like to be removed from or if you would like to be removed from our list entirely.)

--
Lauri Plesco Ross
TAG Founder/Owner, Sole Proprieter
Teleprompter Accreditation Group LLC

Peachtree Prompters welcomes:
Lauri (Plesco) Ross, TAG Founder/Owner, along with Special Guest;

Television Host, Jodi Marks!
for a one-of-a-kind
Multiple Teleprompter Host Acting Course

Beginning to Advanced Actors!
(Only accepting 8 represented Actors)

On Saturday July 10th, 2010


TV Host Jodi Marks from "Today’s Homeowner", Turner Broadcasting and HGTV to teach a one of a kind 3-hour multiple teleprompter class.


TV Host Jodi Marks teaches Teleprompter!

Designed for beginners and intermediate Actors wishing to advance their skills!
Jodi Marks specialized skills offer a unique opportunity to work with Multiple Teleprompters (simultaneously and comfortably), advance or become skilled as a
Host Actor and to develop your “edge” as an Actor in demand.

Learn the following skills:

 Working with 2 Teleprompters at once.
 Walking and talking while addressing both teleprompters, individually, and
continuously.
 Incorporating body movement and inflections all while reading Teleprompters.
 Techniques of pacing even during non stop action.
 Enhancing abilities to work with a Teleprompter on a more intense level.
 Reading Teleprompters while also ad-libbing and using props.
 Each participant will perform with the Teleprmpters while being videotaped.
 Each participant will receive feedback and an evaluation of their skills as well as suggestions for improving their Teleprompting proficiency.

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About this one of a kind workshop!
When: Saturday, June 12th
Choose from one of 3 course times:
10am-1pm or 2pm-5pm or 6pm-9pm

LIMITED TO ONLY 8 STUDENTS!

Investment: $169.00 if registered by July 3rd! ($185.00 after July 3rd! )

Requirements:
You must be represented by a Talent Agent or have a reference from an established Acting School/Instructor to attend.

To Register:
Email Telegrouptag@gmail.com to request a space.
Be sure to put: “Jodi Marks” in the subject line.
We will email your space confirmation with further payment information.
This is a “first/come - first/reserve” course.
Your space will be reserved when your payment is received.
Feel free to email any questions to:
peachtreeprompters@tds.net with “Jodi Marks” in the subject line.

About Jodi Marks:
Currently, Jodi hosts the "Best New Products" segment on Today’s Homeowner with Danny Lipford and appears on camera with Danny in other areas of the show.
Jodi began her hosting career in television with HGTV's well known show Fix It Up! and later branched out to Turner South's Southern Home by Design and TBS's The Man Made Movie. Prior to joining her current series, Jodi and co-host, Paul Wilson, collaborated in 2007 to create The Tile Doctor series. She also co-hosted The National Hardware show on HGTV.

About Lauri (Plesco) Ross:
Lauri has owned and operated her own Teleprompter Rental house (Peachtree Prompters) since 1989. She began her television/film career as a teen host on a television show in Detroit, Michigan. Lauri also studied and taught movement therapy, working with mentally and physically challenged children and adults. Her diverse and unique talents in acting, movement therapy and teleprompting, offer the perfect expertise to aid presenters who wish to enhance their proficiency with teleprompters.

To find out more: www.telegroup.org/whoweare

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Theater of the Stars

June 7, 2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

THEATER OF THE STARS ANNOUNCES
GIRLS AUDITIONS FOR THE TOUR OF
Irving Berlin’s WHITE CHRISTMAS

Theater of the Stars will hold auditions for girls between the ages of 10-13 years old for a tour of Irving Berlin’s WHITE CHRISTMAS on Saturday, June 19 at 10 a.m. Registration is from 10-11 a.m. and you must be at registration in order to audition. These auditions are for Actors’ Equity and non-Equity actors. Call backs will take place later that afternoon. Audition location: Alliance Theatre, 1280 Peachtree Street, 3rd Floor, Atlanta, GA 30309.

Auditions are for the role of Susan Waverly (the General’s granddaughter). There will be 2 girls sharing this role on the tour and the exact performance schedule will be determined. Interested girls between the ages of 10-13 years old who sing and dance well should bring two copies of your headshot and resume. Head shots will not be returned. You must have these materials with you in order to audition. You should be prepared to sing “Let Me Sing And I’m Happy” from the show. An accompanist will be provided. Please wear comfortable clothing and be prepared to dance. Please note that if your child is selected for the show, she must participate in all rehearsals and performances.

In order to be cast in the tour of Irving Berlin’s WHITE CHRISTMAS you must be available from October 11, 2010 through January 2, 2011 and be able to make a commitment for this entire time period. Tentative schedule includes rehearsals in New York from October 11-23, Tech & Previews from October 25-31, an engagement in Atlanta at the Fabulous Fox Theatre from November 2-7, followed by performances in Greenville, Harford, Schenectady, Tampa, Charlotte and Chicago.

For more information, or to receive a registration form in advance, please contact Marguerite Daniel at Theater of the Stars at 404-252-8960 or marguerite@theaterofthestars.com

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Starving Actors Series

We have brought back the Starving Actor Series!

Prices to fit today's economical Crisis!

3 Week classes only $50!

A series of classes that are 3 weeks in length and are priced for the Starving Actor! Each of these 3 week classes is designed to enhance a special skill set the actor or performer needs for today's industry! And they are priced for today's economy! We have priced these 3 week classes at only $50

This summer we are offering "My Favorite Auditions" series taught by are own working actor coaches! Each coach will teach a 3 week class recreating their 3 favorite auditions from the past for the students. The "auditions" could be their hardest, most hilarious, most fun--whichever auditions stood out for the coaches, they will recreate these "auditions" for the students. Students will be put through the paces of the audition process just like the coaches did when they auditioned for the original project. The coaches will act as the casting director/director and will choose one student each week to "book the job". The auditions could be anything--film, commercials, industrials etc.
Students will learn a wealth of information about auditioning techniques as well as tips and tools the coaches picked up from auditioning for these projects in the past.

It's a great addition and compliment to our regular monthly classes at hugely discounted prices. It's also great for the person who has wanted to try an acting class or who simply needs to spruce up on skills. These classes are open to everyone! At these prices they will fill up fast and spaces are extremely limited.

One 3 week class of your choice: $50, Pick both for $90!

6:00pm-7:00pm 8-11 yr olds
7:00pm-8:30 pm 12 -adult



1) My Favorite Audition by Aimee Peters-June 15, 22, 29
Taught by head acting coach Aimee Peters, this class promises to be fast-paced, wacky, and loaded with tons of auditioning tips. Aimee has auditioned for dozens of projects like the Ga Lottery, Army Wives, the film "Hero", Bell South, Life Care Services and many more. You can currently see Aimee in her national commercial for Advance America now airing. She said that audition was one of her hardest because the audition consisted mostly of "eye acting". What is eye acting and will it be included in her "My Favorite Audition" class? Take the class and find out!!!


2) My Favorite Audition by Mike Ray-July 12, 19, 26
Voice-over specialist and comedian Mike Ray's class promises to be a zany, fun-filled 3 weeks as he guides students through the world of his most memorable auditions. As an actor, voice-over producer and comedian who travelled all over the US performing shows at places like The Punchline, Mike's class will shed a whole new light on auditioning and the things he has learned over the years. Don't miss out on this amazing class at an incredible price!


You can save $10 if you register for both classes!! Only $90 for both


www.theactorsscene@msn.com

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Free Seminar

Exclusive FREE Seminar for talent of J Pervis Talent Agency/Click Models.
Saturday, July 10th 2:00-4:00 PM
at The Company Acting Studio
500 D-1 Amsterdam Avenue Atlanta, GA. 30306
with Co-Executive Director Lisina Stoneburner, Current On-Set Coach for The Vampire Diaries, and exclusive coach for principal actor on Drop Dead Diva!

To sign up, please email your confirmation to info@jpervistalent.com ASAP! Seats are limited. Confirmations will be on a first-come, first-serve basis. There is NO FEE, but we need a committed head count.

This seminar is being offered exclusively to talent with J Pervis Talent Agency and Click Models to provide actors of all levels of experience an opportunity to gain further insight into the audition process, what producers and directors are expecting from talent in our region and how to up the level of competitiveness to strengthen your opportunity to book. Taught by Co-Executive Director of The Company Acting Studio, the Southeast’s most recognized acting coach and on set coach.


The Company Acting Studio
Creating Successful Actors since 1996!
500 D-1 Amsterdam Avenue
Atlanta, GA. 30306
phone 404-607-1626
fax 404-607-1191
thecompany@mindspring.com
www.thecompanyactingstudio.com

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VO CLASS

CSA welcomes Deborah Richards and our new Voice Over studio! Deborah comes to us with over 20 years of experience as a Producer, Editor, Recording Engineer and Talent.

Many of you know Deborah from when she produced voices at Captive Sound. Prior to Captive, Deborah has been the voice of 11-Alive, GPTV,and WKHX. She's won awards for her voice work including Addy's and Tellys. Deborah has been coaching and directing voice talent as well as producing voice over demos for more than 20 years.
Beginning Voice Over-

Designed for students who have no V/O experience, a series of four weekly classes begins with the basic skills: proper breathing techniques, enunciation, pronunciation, copy interpretation and studio/mic technique. Students are prepared to record their first Demos, given lists of agents and taught how to navigate pay for play sites such as Voice 123.

After course completion each student records 2 demos:
a commercial demo
and a narration demo
At Creative Studios of Atlanta's new recording studio, the demos are fully produced with music and sound effects giving students the tools to begin booking jobs as a voice talent.


Class Information
Wednesday evenings from 7-9pm.
Begins Wednesday June 9th for 4-weeks.
Then schedule time with Deborah in the studio to produce your 2 demos.
To Register call: 404-355-4588 or email: CreativeStudiosOfAtlanta@yahoo.com



Deborah is proud to be the cornerstone of the new voice over branch of Creative Studios of Atlanta. For more information visit Deborah's Website.

Learn the Necessary Skills

Record your fully produced Talent Demo

Start your Career
To Register call: 404-355-4588 or email: CreativeStudiosOfAtlanta@yahoo.com

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voice Over Workshop

Mike Ray Studios

Voice-Over Workshop
June 12th 11:30 -4pm

Chances are someone has said to you, "You have a great voice, you should do commercials!" or you thought it would be really cool to be a Voice Actor. You may have a great voice and being a Voice Actor is really cool. However having a great voice is like having an expensive 5 speed BMW. It's nice, but will do you no good until you learn how to drive a stick/manual transmission.

If you've ever wanted to be the voice everyone hears on TV and radio commercials, or documentary and audio book narrations? Here is your chance to move toward an exciting new adventure called voice-over.

Mike Ray will help bring out the best in you! Actor, comedian, radio host, and voice over talent, Mike Ray is holding a voice over workshop on Sat. June 12th from 11:30-4pm, at his studio in Stone Mountain, GA. This fun, informative, and empowering workshop will teach you what you need to know about the voiceover industry. The workshop will cover many different types of voiceovers and what it takes to get started as a voice actor. You will be coached, evaluated, and have an opportunity to step inside the recording booth and record.

Be ready to laugh, learn, and be inspired by comedian turned Actor and Voice Artist, Mike Ray.


We will explore the following:
Voice Over Techniques
The All Important Demo
Should You Join the Union?
Home Recording Studios
Different Types of Voice-Over Work
Marketing
Capturing Your Audience
Analyzing a Script
Methods for Effective Delivery
Audition Etiquette
Accents In Voiceover
Microphone Techniques
Getting Ready For The Gig
And Much More...
Register now this workshop is filling up fast!!!


When...June 12th 11:30am - 4pm
Where...Mike Ray Studios in Stone Mountain
Cost..... $75 payment options: VISA, AMEX, MC, Check, Cash

Mike Ray Studios LLC
email us at mail@mikeraystudios.com
Atlanta (678) 360-8845

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Chez Group Workshop

Chez Studio Workshop for Adults - June 19th-20th with L.A Casting Director Jason Wood CSA



Jason Wood returns to partner with Shay Bentley Griffin as they encourage actors to learn and hone their craft.

Through the workshops offered at the Chez Studio, Griffin is dedicated to building the Georgia and Southeast talent base, thus enabling more roles to be cast locally. The guest instructors are all very successful working professionals in the film and television industry. She is passionate about providing professional training for actors in the Southeast and always encourages producers and directors to look to local talent for their casting needs.

As a casting director, Griffin has cast well over 200 television and feature film projects. She has always worked to create breakout opportunities for local actors, helping to launch the careers of Walton Goggins (“Justified”, “The Shield”), Grace Zabriskie (“Big Love”), Ray McKinnon (“Deadwood”, “The Blind Side”), Chandler Massey ("Days of our Lives") Kyle Chandler (“Friday Night Lights”), Gary Anthony Williams (“The Boondocks”) and many others.

Along with other industry leaders, Griffin was a major industry leader that worked to pass the tax incentive bill that positioned Georgia once again as a major film and television center. The incentive has brought millions of dollars to Georgia and created hundreds of jobs. Because of the incentive, Georgia is enjoying an explosion of film and TV production, with more on the way. =

Actors now have a genuine opportunity to build careers in here in Georgia and the Southeast.

JASON L. WOOD, C.P.A. Casting Director and Producer Jason Wood began his career in his hometown of Atlanta, Georgia working for award winning casting director, Shay Griffin. After gaining valuable experience and exposure, he moved to Los Angeles to pursue his passion and continue his career. Arriving on the West coast, he settled in Hollywood and was soon recruited by Randy Stone, head of casting at Twentieth Century Fox Television to serve as a casting executive for the studio. During his time at 20th, the studio produced many memorable prime time television shows such as: Buffy the Vampire Slayer, X-Files, The Practice, The Simpsons, Dharma & Greg and Ally McBeal. These shows are notable for their discoveries of breakout stars that went on to become household names. Wood was then hired as the Vice President of Talent and Casting for Peter Guber’s Mandalay Pictures Television. At Mandalay, Wood participated in the development of projects for television and new media and served as casting director on Rude Awakening, a Showtime series with Lynn Redgrave, Sherilynn Fenn and Tim Curry along with the Coca-Cola sponsored series Young Americans. This WB series marked the television debut of future stars Kate Bosworth, Kate Moenning, Charlie Hunnam and Michelle Monaghan. As an independent casting director, Wood has worked on projects for all major network and cable outlets, including the Emmy winning Monk on USA starring Tony Shalhoub and most recently the ABC pilot and series Samantha Who? earning a 2008 Emmy for Jean Smart and a nomination for Christina Applegate. Wood and his partner Tammara Billik received a 2008 Artios nomination for Outstanding Comedy Pilot Casting. They are currently casting a Lifetime miniseries “Maneater” starring Sarah Chalke. Not limited to television, Wood has also established himself in award winning features. He cast the 2005 Sundance Film Festival hit Quinceanera, which accomplished the rare feat of winning both the Grand Jury Prize and the Audience Award. He also cast 2007 Outfest HBO Audience Award winner Shelter, 2007 Toronto Film Festival hit Ping Pong Playa, and Pedro, which premiered at the 2008 Toronto Film Festival. Wood received a 2007 Artios nomination for Outstanding Feature Casting for Quinceanera and a win in 2008 for the feature Park starring Ricki Lake, Cheri Oteri and William Baldwin. He is currently casting Kent State, based on the 1970 shootings and Flicka 2 for Fox. In his spare time, Wood serves on the board of the Casting Society of America, and is a youth mentor with LifeWorks. He was recently featured on the cover of the Motion Picture Fund magazine highlighting his volunteer work with their elder programs and is an active fundraiser for various local charities.. He has also traveled extensively speaking about the casting and audition process. Additionally he has completed three marathons and is currently in training for his fourth as well at training for AIDS/Lifecyle 8, a 587-mile bike ride from San Francisco to Los Angeles.

**2 day Adult Workshop with Los Angeles Casting Director Jason Wood**
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June 19-20 - You have choice of two different time slots: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM on both Saturday and Sunday or 1:30 PM - 5:30 PM on both Saturday and Sunday.

PAYMENT LINK:

https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=4VR8GLMC8SQS8








All of these classes will be very limited, please call our office or send an email to reserve your seat today!

Please note: Once your payment is confirmed for the workshop it cannot be refunded nor guarantee credit for another workshop. Each situation will be decided based on circumstances. If Chez Studios has the date of your workshop changed and you can not attend new dates fee will be refunded or credit as determined.





Location address will be given upon confirmation of your spot in this workshop.

Our Mailing address:



The Chez Group
2221 Peachtree Rd NE
Suite D, Box 335
Atlanta, GA 30309
404-603-8755

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