News

For Immediate Release:

FUSION Theatre Company
700 1st St. NW
Albuquerque, NM 87102
Contact: Dennis Gromelski
Ph: 505.766.9412
E-Mail: info@FUSIONabq.org
FUSIONabq.org

Albuquerque, NM – FUSION Theatre Company, New Mexico’s professional Equity theatre company, is proud to announce audition notices for the first show of their 2010-11 season, “August: Osage County” by Tracy Letts. FUSION’s production will be the Southwest regional premiere of “August”, a winner of both the 2008 Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award for Best Play. FUSION’s production will run September 9th-26th at The Cell Theatre in Downtown ABQ. Rehearsals begin August 9th. This call is open to both AEA and non-union members.

Auditions will be held on Saturday, July 3rd at The Cell Theatre, 700 1st St. NW. Auditions are available by appointment only.
The following roles are available:

Jean Fordham, female, 14—Looking for an experienced actor that is capable of a wide range. This character will be played “older” than 14, and actors up to their early 20’s that are capable of playing “younger” are encouraged to audition.

Johnna Monevata, female, 20-30—Looking for an experienced Native American actor for this role.

The audition will consist of scene work from the script. A short (no more than a minute) prepared monologue is also encouraged.

“August” will be directed by Gil Lazier.

For additional information about FUSION, please visit: FUSIONabq.org

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Auditions and Interviews for
TALENT & CREW


Friday, July 2nd, 2010
3pm on UNM Main Campus



Headshot & Resume Required



For more information &
to schedule an appointment contact:

Bre ‐ 505‐615‐8228 / Samantha ‐ 505‐615‐9977

paproject@hotmail.com


TALENT CAN INCLUDE: Dancers, actors, musicians, singers, artists, jugglers,
comedy acts, writers, poets, artists, photographers, any talent wanting exposure

CREW CAN INCLUDE: Camera, script/comedy/sitcom writers, editor, hair stylist,
make‐up artist, AD's, grips, photographer, PR, any Ch. 27 affiliate (especially studio)



WHAT IS The PA Project ABOUT:

The PA Project will be an hour‐long tv show airing weekly on local channel 27 (Public Access). The first
30‐minutes will be a new and original dramatic tv series; the last 30‐minutes will highlight talent from New
Mexico and will invite guests to promote their work. This will be done by featuring talent for up to a
10‐minute segment and then interviewing said talent after their performance. (Everything is pre‐recorded.)
Being involved with this project is great for EXPOSURE! Not only will the local ABQ residents be able to
watch your work on TV, but, anyone with an internet connection can watch as well, as the station has live
streaming on their website. So this could go GLOBAL. The show will also be available on YouTube. Work on
The PA Project is UN‐paid, but the experience and exposure is well worth the effort, dedication, and work!

News Flash! Sol Acting Academy T Shirts are in! Designed by our fabulous friend Steven Lao ( a popular designer in New York City) they are the perfect gift for the Actor in you or your family! Welcome to the Sol Acting Academy newsletter! This email is a quick and easy way for you to find out about upcoming classes and events. We are really excited to welcome all our new students to the Academy. Check out our Summer Camp Line up!! See the Lineup and Enroll today! For more information and a complete list of classes, please visit: www.solacting.com.
Summer Camp-Independence Day Variety Show!

STILL SPOTS LEFT! WILL CLOSE WHEN CAMP IS FULL, OR REGISTER BY SAT JUNE 26 AT 2 PM!

4 day camp at Discounted Rate!!! June 28- July 1. Ages 6-11

Its the most fun you will ever have before July 4th weekend! This Independence Day Variety show will give your child a chance to hone some cool and unused skills, like singing, dancing, pogo sticking, magic, telling jokes, accents, silly characters, and MORE! We will use costumes, crazy props and brainstorming to help the kids develop the Coolest Variety show, complete with popcorn for the Audience on the last day! Great activity for visiting friends and family to see you shine! The last 30 minutes of class will be a SHOW starring you for friends and family!

Cost: $200.00 ( plus tax)

9 am- 4 pm ( Early drop off and Late pick up of up to One Hour is available at check out)

Location- The Source:

1111 Carlisle Blvd SE

Albuquerque, NM 87106 ( just south of Nob Hill area)
Simply go to www.solacting.com to save your spot!
Summer Camp- Laugh Out Loud Comedy

STILL SPOTS LEFT! WILL CLOSE WHEN CAMP IS FULL, OR REGISTER BY SUN JULY 4 AT 2 PM!

4 day camp at Discounted Rate! July 6- July 9. Ages 6-11

Do all your friends tell you that you're hilarious? Do you crack people up at school? Are you the class clown? This camp teaches you games and exercises to develop funny characters, accents, and physical comedy to create a hilarious character based on your personality! Write sketches and perform them with the class on the last day for friends and family! It's your own Saturday Night Live, starring you! The last 30 minutes of class will be a SHOW starring you for friends and family!

Cost: $200.00 (plus tax)

9 am- 4 pm ( Early drop off and Late pick up of up to One Hour is available at check out)

Location- The Source:

1111 Carlisle Blvd SE

Albuquerque, NM 87106 ( south of Nob Hill area)
Simply go to www.solacting.com and let the laughs begin!
Teen Summer Camp- Star in Your Own Saturday Night Live!

STILL SPOTS LEFT! WILL CLOSE WHEN CAMP IS FULL, OR REGISTER BY SAT JULY 10 AT 2 PM!

Half Day Discounted Rate! July 12- July 16. Ages 12-18

Do you love creating characters and making up funny situations to make people laugh? Then this class is for you! Work as a class, and on your own, to write funny sketches, songs, and fake commercials, just like the hit television show, Saturday Night Live! The last 30 minutes of class will be a SHOW starring you for friends and family!

Cost: $160.00 ( plus tax)

9 am- 1 pm

Location- The Source:

1111 Carlisle Blvd SE

Albuquerque, NM 87106 ( south of Nob Hill area)
Simply go to www.solacting.com to get your teen reserved!

Teen Acting for Film, Television and Commercials -Summer Camp for Acting Skills!
LAST TEEN CAMP OF THE SUMMER!!!!!!!!!!!!



July 26- July 30, 9 am- 4 pm

THIS CLASS IS FILLING QUICKLY! STILL SPOTS LEFT! WILL CLOSE WHEN CAMP IS FULL, OR REGISTER BY SAT JULY 24 AT 2 PM!

This class allows teens to explore all aspects of acting in the exciting world of Film, Movies and Television! At Sol Acting Academy, the scripts we use are based on real movies and TV shows, like Twilight, Mean Girls, Napoleon Dynamite, Ugly Betty, and Glee! We will also cover auditioning for movies, commercials, and learn lots of hilarious improv games you can teach your friends! The last class will be a show starring you on our television for friends and family! Meet new friends and learn where to find real Movie auditions this summer!!

Ages 12-18

Cost: $ 250.00 (plus applicable tax)

9 am- 4 pm ( Early drop off and Late pick up of up to One Hour is available at check out)

Location- The Source:

1111 Carlisle Blvd SE

Albuquerque, NM 87106 ( south of Nob Hill area)


Simply go to www.solacting.com to register
Contact Information
(505) 206-7707
info@solacting.com

For Kids- Finger Puppets are an awesome way to put on a Mini show, anywhere, from your car to the kitchen table! Simply draw crazy puppets, cut out, roll around your finger, tape, and voila! Use different voices for each puppet, and have a blast with simple art supplies you already have around the house, like paperclips, elastics, and yarn.



For Adults- Casting Call: Webisodes

http://www.netskits.com/ContactUsPage.html

NetSkits Productions, LLC is now casting male and female parts for webisodes for which SAG has granted tentative approval.

These are deferred pay projects.

As a result of the latest SAG industry contract, participation in SAG webisodes -- such as NetSkits -- make performers SAG eligible.

To get further information for motivated comedic actors go to the link above.

Title: Summer Intensives for Adults & Teens

Posted:

Url: http://www.albuquerquelittletheatre.org/Edu.htm

When: Summer, 2010, beginning Saturday, July 10

Info:
“Follow the Fourth > Fire-Works” (Seven, individual classes)
Saturdays, 11 – 5p (See dates and classes below)
Albuquerque Little Theatre, 224 San Pasquale Ave SW (South of Central)
$60 per student, for each intensive (Students may take as many, or as few, classes as desired >>> Payment must be received no later than one week prior to each, intensive Saturday >>> To register, contact Kathryn Morales @ 505-242-4750, ext. 8, Monday through Friday)

Intro to Improv, July 10th
Intro to Acting, July 17th
Advanced Improv, July 24th
Advanced Acting, July 31st
Cold Readings, August 7th
Audition & Marketing, August 21st (Requires a memorized monologue of one-and-a half minutes)
Master Class, August 28th

Acceptance into (asterisked) classes by interview only (Call 505-247-2409)
INSTRUCTORS: Robin Lane, two-time, Tony Award winner and member of the Actors Studio (Actor / Director / Educator); and Ben Eaglin, Actor / Educator
For information regarding all intensives, please call 505-247-2409.

ATTENTION ALL ACTORS!
48 HOUR FILM /ALBUQUERQUE TO HOLD OPEN AUDITIONS
FOR THIS YEAR’S COMPETITION

Albuquerque filmmakers to compete in world’s largest timed filmmaking competition;
Register on www.48hourfilm.com; public screening of films to take place on July 15, 16 and 18th

Attention all actors!

The 48 Hour Film Project/Albuquerque will be holding an open casting call on Saturday, June 26, on the bottom floor of the 100 Gold St. Lofts in downtown Albuquerque.

Come any time between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. with a prepared 1 1/2 minute monologue or a 3-minute scene and show your stuff to all the participating teams in this year’s competition. You should also expect to perform a cold reading from a well-known screenplay.

We will be posting video clips of every audition on a 48 Hour Film Project/Albuquerque YouTube channel, where competing teams who are unable to make it to the audition will be able to view all the best talent that New Mexico has to offer.

This event is open to all registered and potential teams.

The 48 Hour Film Project is a SAG-eligible filmmaking competition. Both Union and Non-Union actors are welcome. Please bring a headshot and resume with you. No appointment is necessary.

Many thanks to the 100 Gold St. Lofts for sponsoring this event!

The 48 Hour Film Project is the world’s largest timed filmmaking competition, taking place in 87 cities worldwide. It returns to Albuquerque on July 9-11, challenging Albuquerque filmmakers to complete the entire filmmaking process – from writing and casting to shooting and editing – in a mere 48 hours.

For more information on the 48 Hour Film Project, please visit http://www.48hourfilm.com/albuquerque

GET THE ROLE YOU WANT!

A unique one-day coaching workshop for actors

HOW TO CREATE THE IMPRESSION YOU
INTEND IN A FILM AUDITION

One-Day Workshop
Sunday, June 27th in Santa Fe (9:00am-5:30pm)

What You Will Learn Your audition begins the moment you open the door. 90% of communication is nonverbal. Is the impression you are making what you intend? In this workshop, we use video to help you to see what your body language is conveying, and teach you skills, tips and exercises to make immediate enhancements so that you are conveying the impression you want. We will be doing mock one-on-one auditions, covering every aspect involved in having a successful film audition.

Workshop Presenter Casting Director Rody Kent, C.S.A., has worked for 25+ years on Feature Films and TV Series/Movies, including Places in the Heart, Blank Check, D.O.A., 10 years on the TV series, Dallas and 4 years on the Wishbone TV series. In addition, she coaches executives at Fortune 500 corporations in presentation skills. She has also developed and taught an interview skills course to MBA students at the University of Colorado’s Leeds School of Business. She recently became a New Mexico resident.

Cost: $120.00
Credit cards accepted via PayPal or checks can be made out to Rody Kent and Associates and mailed to: 369 Montezuma #196, Santa Fe, NM 87501
Book early! Space limited to 14 participants per day Contact: 505-988-5588

Please Note: The presence of a Casting Director is no guarantee of employment

Location: Holiday Inn Santa Fe

TESTIMONIALS
“Rody is one of the most knowledgeable, helpful and genuine casting directors in the business. This is a must attend event for all serious New Mexico actors.” Joe Berryman, Actor; Credits: 50+ speaking roles including Crash, In Plain Sight, The Love Ranch, Paul

“We couldn’t have done it without you.” Leonard Katzman, Executive Producer and Director, Dallas TV Series

“I wholeheartedly recommend Rody Kent to anyone looking to go from a good to great speaker.” Anne Stevens, Executive VP, The Americas, Ford Motor Company.

News Flash! Sol Acting Academy now has a YouTube channel! There we will share videos of performances, fun in class, contests and anything else that makes Sol Acting Academy special. If you are looking to find out more about Sol Acting Academy, watching some videos posted on our YouTube Channel is a great way to start. Visit us there by going to www.youtube.com/solacting or clicking our YouTube icon at the bottom left corner of the page. Don't forget to subscribe to our channel and if you have video you would like to share with us, send it on over, we would love to see it.

Welcome to the Sol Acting Academy newsletter! This email is a quick and easy way for you to find out about upcoming classes and events. We are really excited to welcome all our new students to the Academy. Check out our Summer Camp Line up!! See the Lineup and Enroll today! For more information and a complete list of classes, please visit: www.solacting.com.

Acting 101 for Film: 9 Week Course (Bonus - Includes a Class Visit from a Local Entertainment Lawyer)

Wednesdays, June 16- Aug 11, 2010

THIS CLASS IS FILLING QUICKLY! STILL SPOTS LEFT! WILL CLOSE WHEN CLASS REACHES 10 STUDENTS, OR REGISTER BY MON JUNE 14 AT 2 PM!

This is the perfect class for someone who is ready to explore the exciting world of acting on camera. Get the vital info on all of the basics as you work on camera every class: auditioning, cold reading, commercials, movies, television shows, and what to expect when you're on set. We will also discuss networking, resumes, head shots, finding an agent, and gaining access to auditions. Half way through the course, you will have the incredible opportunity to meet and talk with our AMAZING guest, Chad Mathis, a Local Entertainment Lawyer, and have a Q and A session afterwards.
Class is limited to 10 students. Enroll now, this class filled quickly last semester! Some our past Guest Visitors Include:

Darlene Hansen, Casting Director

Lenni Davey- Applause Talent Agency, Owner

About Chad Mathis: Chad Mathis is a founding partner of Mathis, Regazzi & Associates. Working out of the Albuquerque office, Mr. Mathis focuses on advising entertainment industry professionals from across the United States and the world. His practice is geared toward preventing legal problems for his clients by insightful and creative advance legal planning. He earned his undergraduate degree in English, History, and Music Performance from Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas. After a successful music and business career, Mr. Mathis returned to higher education and received his Juris Doctor from DePaul University College of Law in Chicago, Illinois. He also studied international trade and finance in Beijing and Shanghai, China.

Ages 18 and up
Wednesdays 6: 30 pm-8: 30 pm

Cost: $185.00 (plus applicable tax)

Location:

The Source

1111 Carlisle SE
Albuquerque, NM 87106

Register at www.solacting.com today!
Summer Camp- Improvisation Camp

THIS CLASS IS FILLING QUICKLY! STILL SPOTS LEFT! REGISTER BY SAT JUNE 12 AT 2 PM!

June 14- 18. Ages 6-11

Super fun camp with an emphasis on hilarious comedy, improv games, working with crazy props, creating characters on the fly, and thinking on your feet. All that while studying the basics of being on stage in front of an audience. This class allows kids to explore all aspects of improvisation, from working on characters and accents to creating their own character on stage. We will also make our own commercials, using funny props and costumes, and learn lots of hilarious improv games you can teach your friends! The last 30 minutes of class will be a show starring you for friends and family.

Cost: $250.00 ( plus tax)

9 am- 4 pm ( Early drop off and Late pick up of up to One Hour is available at check out)

Location- The Source:

1111 Carlisle Blvd SE

Albuquerque, NM 87106 ( south of Nob Hill area)


Register at www.solacting.com and let the fun begin!
Summer Camp- Karaoke!
STILL SPOTS LEFT! WILL CLOSE WHEN CAMP IS FULL, OR REGISTER BY SAT JUNE 19 AT 2 PM!

June 21- 25. Ages 6-11

Have a BLAST learning Improv, singing and acting techniques that allow you to express your individual self. This class allows kids to explore all aspects of acting, from working on plays and scripts, to creating your own character on stage! Techniques will be provided on how to work through stage fright or public speaking. We will also work on plays, movies, commercials, have face painting, and learn lots of hilarious improv games you can teach your friends when you get back to school. And get ready to sing your favorite songs with Karaoke EVERYDAY! Belt out your favorite songs, and tell jokes on the microphone. The last 30 minutes of the final class will be a show starring YOU for friends and family!

Cost: $250.00 ( plus tax)

9 am- 4 pm ( Early drop off and Late pick up of up to One Hour is available at check out)

Location- The Source:

1111 Carlisle Blvd SE

Albuquerque, NM 87106 ( south of Nob Hill area)
Simply go to www.solacting.com to sign up!

Dialects for Adults 101- 5 Week Class Intensive
Monday nights, from 6: 30- 8: 30 pm, starting July 12- August 9, 2010

Dialects are an essential tool for serious actors. Like any other skill an actor possesses, being able to access dialects when needed makes the actor even more versatile and desirable for casting. In this Intensive and Unique 5 week class, students will learn four of the most common dialects used in auditions for the Stage & Screen. Each dialect will be used by students in scenes to be recorded as voiceovers. The class will be taught by local dialect coach Steve Corona, who was Academy-Award winner Helen Mirren's dialect coach on her film Love Ranch which will be released this summer.

BONUS- Each student will receive copies of their recorded voice over work in class to be used however you choose....as a Demo Reel, or just for fun memories!
Ages 18 and up
Mondays 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Cost: $125 (plus applicable tax)

Location:
The Source
1111 Carlisle SE
Albuquerque, NM 87106
Simply go to www.solacting.com to enroll today!

Contact Information
(505) 206-7707
info@solacting.com
Creative Tips of the Week!

Female Kids And Female Adults! Casting Call:

Casting Call:Actresses for Letters To Our Daughters

http://www.letterstoourdaughters.com


Incredible Films and Writer-Director Christopher Michael Roybal - Descansos (2009), The Spanish Room (2010) - are currently casting for the documentary-drama Letters To Our Daughters.

Roybal is collaborating on the film with the New Mexico Community Foundation, IATSE Local 480, and a slew of local non-profit organizations that work with single-mother, head-of-household issues in the hope of starting a movement around supporting and investing in women.

The parts still needed to be cast for the fictional narrative portion of the film are:

1. Young Girl: Age 5-7
2. Teen Girl: Age 15-17
3. Young Woman: Age Mid 20's
4. Housewife: Age 40's
3. Elderly Woman: Age 70-90.

If cast, you will be needed for one to three days of filming in Albuquerque or Santa Fe between June 17 and June 24.

All the parts in the fictional narrative portion are silent and need little preparation. Participants will receive meals, copy and credit.

If you are interested in being considered for either part, please email your resume, photo(s), and links to video clips to letterstoourdaughters@gmail.com with the subject line "Casting Call." Also, please indicate your availability during that eight-day period mentioned previously. All parts will be cast ASAP.

Contact: letterstoourdaughters@gmail.com

Join us as we return to those bygone days, when every home had an upright grand piano, and entertainment was sharing the latest sheet music with family and friends gathered together for an evening of singing.

American Vaudeville Museum Performance Project presents

Come Into My Parlour with tenor, Ernest W Sturdevant and pianist James Bratcher----a Sunday afternoon spree from Grandma’s decorous parlour to the rough-and-ready Music Hall, with a side trip to the continent and a visit to the Opera with friends Bill & Joe.

Outpost Performance Space,
210 Yale Blvd, SE, two blocks South of UNM, in Albuquerque

Sunday, August 8, 2010 at 4pm.

Come Into My Parlour uniquely blends songs heard in the 1920’s family salon, Opera arias based on the work of Shakespeare, rarely performed Music Theatre and German Lieder with The British Music Hall and it’s many imitators, for a genteel summer afternoon’s light-hearted fare.

Open Casting Call for:



Seasoned Oak

An independent short film





Shooting 6/5/10 and 6/6/10

In Albuquerque, NM at the ABQ Stages and on location



SAG - unpaid







Synopsis:



Mason willingly works multiple jobs to support his aging grandfather. But, when Grampy ends up in prison, Mason must start examining his own life choices.







Roles:



MASON

Caucasian male. 25-30.

Mason has dreams and ambitions of his own, but selflessly moves them to the back burner in favor of his family’s well-being. When his “Grampy” ends up in prison, Mason must start examining his own life choices

… Lead.



AMBER

Female. 18-25.

Amber is cute, spunky, and doesn’t take bull from anybody. Manages the local coffee shop.

… Supporting.











Auditions 6/3/10

Time and Location TBD



Please send headshots to seasonedoak@gmail.com

ONE-DAY FILM ACTING WORKSHOP on “SUBTEXT”

WITH DIRECTOR HANNAH MACPHERSON

WORKSHOP IS FOR SERIOUS ACTORS OF ALL LEVELS

WHEN: Saturday, JUNE 26th 10am – 5pm

WHERE: Albuquerque

COST: $100

CLASS SIZE LIMITED. To reserve a seat, email macpherson.hannah@gmail.com

WHAT: An intensive focusing on the power of “subtext” in acting. Subtext is the content underneath the spoken dialogue. This class revolves around assigned scenes that will help any level of actor hone their craft and become more natural and live in the moment, while mastering the art of saying one thing while thinking or meaning something totally different or unrelated. Because people rarely say what they actually mean, it is imperative for a believable, talented actor to have access to multiple layers in their performance and learn to utilize the tool of “subtext”.


THE DIRECTOR: Writer/director Hannah Macpherson studied filmmaking at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles. Hannah writes and directs a comedic web series in Albuquerque where bad dates meet urban legend. It’s called “Date Doctor TV” and showcases some of the best actors in New Mexico.

Links to Selected Films: “Date Doctor TV”: www.datedoctortv.com “Birthday”: http://vimeo.com/6318099 “Static”: http://vimeo.com/5794285 “Down the Road”: http://vimeo.com/2536156