From sara@shadyshakes.org Tue Mar 1 17:31:20 2005 From: sara@shadyshakes.org (Shady Shakespeare) Date: Tue, 1 Mar 2005 12:31:20 -0500 Subject: [BATA] 2005 Season Auditions Message-ID: <041a01c51e84$7b87a250$64fea8c0@electra> This is a multi-part message in MIME format. ------=_NextPart_000_041B_01C51E5A.92B19A50 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Shady Shakespeare Announces Auditions for our 2005 Season The Merry Wives of Windsor and Measure for Measure We are expanding to a two show season this summer with productions performing in repertory with each other, alternating performance nights. All actors cast will perform in both shows as part of the repertory season. We are looking for the following: Male ages 10-12 and 18-70 Female ages 18-70 All actors should feel comfortable singing No prior Shakespeare experience necessary Actors/singers of all ethnicities are encouraged to audition Audition Information: Auditions: March 28-29, 6:30-9:30pm Callbacks: Merry Wives - March 31, 6:30-9:30pm; Measure for Measure - April 2, 12-3pm Audition location: West Valley College, 14000 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga There is a $2 parking fee (quarters only) at the college. Auditions will be scheduled in half hour increments. When requesting an audition slot, please indicate which half hour window you would like to be in for your audition. Please prepare one comic and one dramatic Shakespeare monologue, not to exceed 4 minutes in total. Bring a headshot/picture, a resume, and your calendar. Non-AEA only. There is a stipend for actors. Rehearsal / Performance Information: Rehearsals start: June 4th Rehearsal location: TBA Performances: Friday-Sunday, 7pm, August 12th -September 19th Performing at: Sanborn-Skyline County Park Outdoor Theatre; Saratoga, CA To make an audition appoinment: Email the following information to auditions@shadyshakes.org name phone number email address preferred audition date / half-hour time window For more information about Shady Shakespeare, please visit our web site at http://www.shadyshakes.org or email any questions to info@shadyshakes.org ------=_NextPart_000_041B_01C51E5A.92B19A50 Content-Type: text/html; charset="us-ascii" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Message
Shady = Shakespeare Announces=20 Auditions for our 2005 Season
The Merry Wives of = Windsor and=20 Measure for Measure
We are expanding to a two show season this = summer=20 with productions performing in repertory with each other, alternating=20 performance nights.  All actors cast will perform in both shows as = part of=20 the repertory season.  

We=20 are looking for the following:
Male ages 10-12 and 18-70
Female = ages=20 18-70
All actors should feel comfortable singing
No prior = Shakespeare=20 experience necessary
Actors/singers of all ethnicities are encouraged = to=20 audition

Audition=20 Information:
Auditions: March 28-29, 6:30-9:30pm
Callbacks: = Merry=20 Wives - March 31, 6:30-9:30pm; = Measure for=20 Measure - April 2, 12-3pm

Audition location: West = Valley College,=20 14000 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga
There is a $2 parking fee (quarters = only) at=20 the college.

Auditions=20 will be scheduled in half hour increments.  When requesting an = audition=20 slot, please indicate which half hour window you would like to be in for = your=20 audition.
Please prepare one comic and one dramatic Shakespeare = monologue,=20 not to exceed 4 minutes in total.  Bring a headshot/picture, a = resume, and=20 your calendar.  
Non-AEA only.  There is a stipend for = actors.=20

Rehearsal = /=20 Performance Information:
Rehearsals start: June 4th
Rehearsal=20 location: TBA

Performances: Friday-Sunday, 7pm, August 12th -September=20 19th
Performing at: Sanborn-Skyline County Park Outdoor Theatre; = Saratoga,=20 CA

To make = an audition=20 appoinment:
Email the following information to auditions@shadyshakes.org
name
phone = number
email=20 address
preferred audition date / half-hour time=20 window

For more information about Shady Shakespeare, please visit our = web site=20 at http://www.shadyshakes.org or email any questions to info@shadyshakes.org
------=_NextPart_000_041B_01C51E5A.92B19A50-- From Andrew Utter Tue Mar 1 18:56:27 2005 From: Andrew Utter (Andrew Utter) Date: Tue, 1 Mar 2005 10:56:27 -0800 Subject: [BATA] Acting class with Yale M.F.A starting in April Message-ID: <1cea48ed05030110566fd9f825@mail.gmail.com> I studied with fantastic acting teachers at the Yale School of Drama and really enjoy teaching acting. I will be offering an acting class starting in April. I am committed to offering an inexpensive class for serious people. The class meets on Monday night for 3 hours. It is a scene study course. The goal of the class is to impart a methodology for acting that will help you bring greater boldness and truth to your work. If you are interested, I can put you in touch with current students. Contact me soon -- space is limited! andrewj54@gmail.com -- "Life's splendor forever lies in wait about each one of us in all its fullness, but veiled from view, deep down, invisible, far off. It is there, though, not hostile, not reluctant, not deaf. If you summon it by the right word, by its right name, it will come." --Kafka From swegent@seasiderep.org Tue Mar 1 20:22:44 2005 From: swegent@seasiderep.org (swegent@seasiderep.org) Date: Tue, 1 Mar 2005 15:22:44 -0500 (EST) Subject: [BATA] Sign Up for the Next Session of SFCC Improv Workshops! Message-ID: <44541.64.12.116.195.1109708564.squirrel@www.seasiderep.org> 5 week IMPROV TECHNIQUE WORKSHOP at the San Francisco Comedy College Next Session Starts Tuesday, March 29th in San Francisco & Wednesday, March 30th in San Jose Call 415.561.9524 or email swegent@seasiderep.org to register What You Will Learn An improviser's utility belt is loaded with countless acting exercises, communication skills, and other tools that enable him or her to freely and playfully create spontaneous theatre. The Improv Technique Workshop will help you build your foundation as a smart, imaginative, and fearless improviser. You will learn the basic fundamentals of improvisation such as accepting ideas, give and take, beginning/middle/end, and connecting information. The Improv Technique Workshop is a required prerequisite for the Improv Performance Workshop. * Saying "Yes, And..." * Taking Risks * Mental Agility * Three Dimensional & Abstract Thinking * Character Creation * Establishing Environment * Having an Intention * Seeing the World Through the Eyes of a Child * Playing Well with Others (Your Fellow Actors & the Audience) * Using Everything & Ignoring Nothing * Learn improv techniques to help you be a better actor SAMMY WEGENT -- Your Improv Instructor Sammy is a Comedian/Improviser/Actor who has been teaching, performing, and directing improvisation professionally for 7 years. He holds an M.F.A. in Acting from Catholic University in Washington D.C. and a B.F.A in Theatre from Shorter College. A recent graduate of the San Francisco Comedy College, Sammy has performed stand-up all over the Bay Area, including showcases at the San Jose Improv, Cobb's Comedy Club, the San Francisco Punchline, and Rooster T. Feathers Comedy Club. Sammy is the Associate Artistic Director of the Seaside Repertory Theatre in Seaside, FL as well as the Artistic Director of SPF 7, the 2-Time World Record Holders for the longest improv show by a single troupe (35 Hour Show and 70 Hour Show). He has performed all over North America at such venues as the Destin Punchline Comedy Club, the St. Louis Fringe Festival, The Shakespeare Theatre in Washington D.C., the Gulf Coast Comedy Festival, and the Toronto International Improv Festival. He is scheduled to appear at the 2005 Courageous Mongoose Improv Festival, the 2005 DC ComedyFest, the 2005 Chicago Improv Festival, and the 2005 San Francisco Improv Festival. Sammy has taught improvisation and acting at numerous universities, comedy festivals, and theatre conferences. He is the creator and Executive Producer of the Gulf Coast Comedy Festival. Term: 5 Weeks Tuition: $200 SAN FRANCISCO When: Tuesdays starting on March 29th from 6-8pm Where: SFCC Studio @ 414 Mason, #705 SAN JOSE When: Wednesdays starting on March 30th from 6-8pm Where: American Musical Theatre San Jose @ 1717 Technology To register: Call 415.561.9524 or email swegent@seasiderep.org This is a hands-on technique workshop and class sizes are limited, so register now to reserve your place. From goughtom@foothill.edu Tue Mar 1 23:01:08 2005 From: goughtom@foothill.edu (Thomas Gough) Date: Tue, 01 Mar 2005 15:01:08 -0800 Subject: [BATA] (no subject) Message-ID: <6.1.0.6.2.20050301145858.01cce9f0@mercury.fhda.edu> **PLEASE POST** Foothill Music Theatre: "Brigadoon" (by Lerner and Loewe; dir. Jay Manley, mus. dir. Brandon Adams, choreograh. Tyler Risk). Sat., Mar. 12, 10am-noon and 1-3pm or Mon., Mar. 14, 6:30-9:30pm. Strong singers and dancers, actors needed for large cast; all roles open. No appointment necessary. Prepare up-tempo or ballad B'way song; sheet music in correct key; accompanist provided. Callbacks Mar. 19-21. Rehearsals begin May 23 or 30; performs July 22-Aug. 14. Foothill College Smithwick Theatre, I-280 at El Monte Road, Los Altos Hills. Tom Gough Drama Instructor Foothill College (650) 949-7130 From dale@theatrebayarea.org Tue Mar 1 23:50:25 2005 From: dale@theatrebayarea.org (Dale Albright) Date: Tue, 1 Mar 2005 15:50:25 -0800 Subject: [BATA] Register Now for TBA's March Events Message-ID: <019101c51eb9$73a0aca0$6f01a8c0@DaleComputer> This is a multi-part message in MIME format. ------=_NextPart_000_0192_01C51E76.657D6CA0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Register Now for TBA=92s March Events =20 Saturday, March 5, 10AM=961PM Me and My Shadow All characters fit into archetypes that can be classified as either the light male, light female, dark male and dark female. Shifts in monologues and scenes usually occur when a character shifts between these archetypes. Workshop leader Krisztina Peremartoni will explain these archetypes, give examples from film, and then participants will invoke these archetypes and play them in different situations. Peremartoni, a native Hungarian who came to the U.S. in 2000, has been sharing her vast knowledge and experience of theatre and movie acting with students throughout the Bay Area, was for over 20 years one of the leading actors in the Hungarian National Theatre. Visit www.euro-acting.com for more information.=20 Location: The Flood Building, 870 Market Street, Suite 1185, San Francisco. RSVP to: (415) 430-1140 x10. Cost: $25 members/$40 nonmembers. Space is limited. Suggested experience: All levels and backgrounds are welcome.=20 =20 Theatre Worker Happy Hour *East Bay* at La Pena Wednesday, March 9, 5:30-7:30PM Presented by Theatre Bay Area=92s Individual Services Committee=20 =20 TBA=92s Individual Services Committee is proud to announce the expansion of our monthly Happy Hour. This month we are starting the East Bay TBA Happy Hour, which will happen regularly on the second Wednesday of the month. Everyone is welcome--you do not need to be a TBA member to attend! Location: Cafe Valparaiso at La Pena Cultural Center 3105 Shattuck Ave. (near Ashby Ave) Berkeley, CA (510) 849-2568 www.lapena.org Close to Ashby BART.No RSVP is necessary. Beer, wine, coffee, snacks and full menu available. Tell your friends! =20 Wednesday, March 30, 5=967:30PM Theatre Bay Area=92s Individual Services Committee Presents Theatre = Worker Happy Hour TBA=92s Individual Services Committee is proud to announce the return of our monthly Happy Hour. The TBA Happy Hour is an open event the last Wednesday of the month. Everyone is welcome. Come and meet other performing artists, and if you get there before 6 p.m. you can enjoy Happy Hour-priced drinks.=20 Location: Caf=E9 Soluna, 272 McAllister Street, San Francisco. Close to Civic Center BART and Muni. www.soulunasf.com. No RSVP is necessary. Happy Hour until 6 p.m.: $3 draft beer, $3 well cocktails. Coffee drinks and snacks also available. Tell your friends!=20 =20 =20 Dale Albright Director of Individual Services Theatre Bay Area 870 Market Street, #375 San Francisco, CA 94102 415-430-1140 x14 =20 ------=_NextPart_000_0192_01C51E76.657D6CA0 Content-Type: text/html; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable

Register = Now for TBA’s March Events

 

Saturday, = March 5, 10AM–1PM=

Me and My = Shadow

All characters fit into = archetypes that can be classified as either the light male, light female, dark male = and dark female. Shifts in monologues and scenes usually occur when a = character shifts between these archetypes. Workshop leader Krisztina Peremartoni = will explain these archetypes, give examples from film, and then participants = will invoke these archetypes and play them in different situations. = Peremartoni, a native Hungarian who came to the U.S. in 2000, has been sharing her vast knowledge and experience of theatre and movie acting with students = throughout the Bay Area, was for over 20 years one of the leading actors in the = Hungarian National Theatre. Visit www.euro-acting.com for more information. =

Location: The = Flood Building, 870 Market Street, Suite 1185, San = Francisco. RSVP to: (415) 430-1140 x10. Cost: $25 members/$40 nonmembers. Space is limited. Suggested experience: All levels and backgrounds are welcome. =

 

Theatre = Worker Happy Hour *East = Bay* at La = Pena

Wednesday, March 9, = 5:30-7:30PM

Presented by Theatre Bay Area’s Individual Services Committee

 

TBA’s Individual = Services Committee is proud to announce the expansion of our monthly Happy Hour. = This month we are starting the East Bay TBA Happy Hour, which will happen = regularly on the second Wednesday of the month. Everyone is welcome--you do not = need to be a TBA member to attend!

Location: Cafe = Valparaiso at La Pena Cultural Center

3105 Shattuck = Ave. (near Ashby = Ave)

Berkeley, CA

(510) 849-2568 www.lapena.org

Close to Ashby BART.No RSVP = is necessary. Beer, wine, coffee, snacks and full menu available. Tell = your friends!

 

Wednesday, = March 30, 5–7:30PM

Theatre = Bay Area’s Individual Services Committee Presents Theatre Worker Happy = Hour

TBA’s Individual = Services Committee is proud to announce the return of our monthly Happy Hour. The = TBA Happy Hour is an open event the last Wednesday of the month. Everyone is welcome. Come and meet other performing artists, and if you get there = before 6 p.m. you can enjoy Happy Hour-priced drinks.

Location: Caf=E9 Soluna, = 272 McAllister Street, San = Francisco. Close to Civic Center BART and Muni. www.soulunasf.com. No RSVP is necessary. = Happy Hour until 6 p.m.: $3 draft beer, $3 well = cocktails. Coffee drinks and snacks also available. Tell your friends! =

 

 

Dale Albright

Director of Individual Services

Theatre Bay Area

870 Market Street, #375

San Francisco, CA 94102

415-430-1140 x14

 

------=_NextPart_000_0192_01C51E76.657D6CA0-- From CoyoteProd@aol.com Wed Mar 2 14:48:55 2005 From: CoyoteProd@aol.com (CoyoteProd@aol.com) Date: Wed, 2 Mar 2005 09:48:55 EST Subject: [BATA] Posting For List Message-ID: -------------------------------1109774935 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Content-Language: en =20 Please post the following under: AUDITIONS April 1-3 =20 =20 AUDITIONS for WORLD PREMIER I=E2=80=99d Kill For a Parking Space by Napa playwright Jerry Levitin Opening April 29 at the SHELTON THEATRE, 8 men, 3 women. =20 =20 AUDITIONS: WHEN: Friday, Saturday, Sunday, April 1,2,3, 2005 1-4, 6-9 pm WHERE: OFF-MARKET THEATRE, 965 Mission St., San Francisco AEA BAPP-Possible: stipend Non-AEA: stipend Email for appointment: CoyoteProd@aol.com Bring: Headshot, Resume, Rehearsal Conflict Info. Prepare: Cold read from script, possible 2 min monologue w/humor =20 Audition/Early Rehearsals: OFF-MARKET THEATRE Rehearsals: April 5-28 Tech Rehearsals/Run: Shelton Theatre Run: April 29 =E2=80=93 May 8 (7 performances: Fri/Sa/Su/Thu/Fri/Sa/Su) New York Director: Peter DeMaio =20 Character Descriptions: =20 JUDGE GOLD: (AEA or Non-AEA): late 40s or 50s, energy and restlessness of a=20 frustrated and dissatisfied man, egotistical, thinks he should be running th= e=20 show. =20 DETECTIVE ROBERT JEFFERSON (AEA or Non-AEA): African American, 40s, likeable= ,=20 not typical hard-boiled detective, a man of taste, wants to make his mark in= =20 the department. =20 JAMES SCOTT (AEA or Non-AEA): 40, defense attorney, confident, smooth,=20 controlled, tightly wound. =20 All remaining parts Non-AEA: =20 HANOVER: 40, male, prosecutor, arrogant and cocky, military background =20 DENTIST: 30=E2=80=99s, male, talkative, gregarious, overbearing, possible Br= it=20 accent. =20 =20 CHILL: African American male, 20s, street smart, dealer =20 MOTHER: African American female, late 40s-60s, Chill=E2=80=99s Mother, sense= of=20 humor, protective =20 WILLIAMS: African American, 40s, male, insurance claims supervisor, harried,= =20 skeptical, always dealing with problems on the job =20 BARKAN: 20s, male, undercover police officer (shouldn=E2=80=99t look like ty= pical=20 police officer, a little spacey) =20 MARY TODD/SHEILA GREEN: 20s, female, Mary, assistant detective; Sheila,=20 aspiring actress, imaginative, loves the dramatic, her first big role =20 REPORTER: 20s, female (doubles in other roles) =20 Traffic Protestors: (7 roles doubled by other characters) =20 Please email for an appointment, indicating which role(s) you are auditionin= g=20 for and whether or not you are a member of Actor=E2=80=99s Equity, to: =20 _CoyoteProd@aol.com_ (mailto:CoyoteProd@aol.com)=20 =20 -------------------------------1109774935 Content-Type: text/html; charset="UTF-8" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Content-Language: en
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AEA BAPP-Possible: stipend
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 -------------------------------1109774935-- From Christy@bayareaacting.com Wed Mar 2 20:17:39 2005 From: Christy@bayareaacting.com (Christy Butchers) Date: Wed, 2 Mar 2005 12:17:39 -0800 Subject: [BATA] Last Chance - Acting Class- Meisner- STarts Monday March 7th. Message-ID: <01d201c51f64$e2a1c390$6401a8c0@christyhome> This is a multi-part message in MIME format. ------=_NextPart_000_01CF_01C51F21.D399A1D0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable ONLY 4 SPACES LEFT!!!=20 Bay Area Acting Studio- Starts Monday March 7th Time 7:00-9:30pm =20 Visit www.bayareaacting.com for more information. Call 415-979-9999 Christy teaches actors who have worked a lot in film and TV as = well as people who have never taken an acting class. This class is for = professionals and beginners. Christy English-Butchers has been teaching the technique for many = years. She had the honor of studying with Sanford Meisner for many years = in LA. She has also written and directed films. See website for more information on teacher and technique. This = class will transform you as a person and an actor! About Christy as a director- Working with Christy was one of the most memorable times of my = life. She has a great understanding of how to communicate with actors, = combined with a gentleness & true knowledge of the craft."=20 -- Ray Hale -Actor, Los Angeles / "Skin", "24", = Strong Medicine" ------=_NextPart_000_01CF_01C51F21.D399A1D0 Content-Type: text/html; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable
 
ONLY 4 SPACES = LEFT!!!=20
 
        Bay Area = Acting=20 Studio-
          Starts&n= bsp;Monday=20 March 7th
           Time=20 7:00-9:30pm     =
 
Visit www.bayareaacting.com for more=20 information.
Call 415-979-9999
 
Christy teaches actors who have worked a lot in film and TV = as well=20 as people who have never taken an acting class. This class is = for=20 professionals and beginners.
 
Christy English-Butchers has been teaching the technique for = many=20 years. She had the honor of studying with Sanford Meisner for many = years=20 in LA. She has also written and directed films.
See website for more information on teacher and technique. = This class=20 will transform you as a person and an actor!
 
About Christy as a director-

Working with Christy was = one of the=20 most memorable times of my life. She has a great understanding of = how to=20 communicate with actors, combined with a gentleness & true = knowledge=20 of the craft."=20 =
           &nb= sp;=20 -- Ray Hale =96Actor,=20 Los=20 Angeles / "Skin", "24", Strong=20 Medicine"

 
 
 
 
------=_NextPart_000_01CF_01C51F21.D399A1D0-- From pantheater@comcast.net Thu Mar 3 05:25:55 2005 From: pantheater@comcast.net (David Alger) Date: Wed, 2 Mar 2005 21:25:55 -0800 Subject: [BATA] Pan Theater March Classes and Shows Message-ID: <200503030527.VAA17372@neo.manxweb.net> This is a multi-part message in MIME format. ------=_NextPart_000_00CE_01C51F6E.6BDE6DD0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Play Writing Contest- Plays Wanted: Pan Theater is accepting submissions for our first annual ten minute play contest. Winning plays will be staged during July of 2005. For more information visit: http://www.pantheater.com/TenMinutePlayFestivalPan.htm Troupe Auditions: Pan Theater's Wednesday evening troupe is still seeking one new member. Those auditioning should have some prior improv or theater training. An audition can be arranged on Wednesday evenings during normal rehearsal times with prior notice: http://www.pantheater.com/Audition.htm NEW CLASS Intro to Improv Try improv in a quick one day class. This class will provide three lessons from our popular Improv Basics session. Our Intro to Improv will be held on 19th. This one day class runs from 11am to 1pm and 2pm to 5pm. The cost is $60 and includes a money back fun guarantee. Cost of this class can be applied toward our next session of Improv Basics. For more information on our Intro to Improv Class visit: http://www.pantheater.com/ClassPages/IntrotoImprov.htm NEW CLASS Meisner Technique I Meisner Technique is an acting technique grounded in the reality of doing. This class focuses on the famous repletion exercise and helps bring more truth to both your improv and scripted acting. The exercise will help take your work to new heights of expression and vulnerability. This is a daytime session. Meisner Technique is only occasionally offered at Pan Theater. This course will continue through the entire Meisner training cycle for those that wish to continue after the first session. Register for this class soon. This class will start on Monday, March 28th. For more information on this class visit: http://www.pantheater.com/ClassPages/MeisnerClasses.htm Improv Basics Classes Starting in March: Our next class schedule is posted. We have Improv Basics classes beginning on March 26th. This is for those looking to explore improv and learn the basics. It is an intense and in depth class. Class is limited to ten performers. For more information on our basic class visit the link below: http://www.pantheater.com/ClassesandWorkshops.htm NEW CLASS Intermediate Improv Performance Session and Acting Skills Class: Pan Theater is pleased to announce an intermediate level/advanced class for those that have already taken a basics or beginning improv class. This session designed for those interested in performing. This session will include a full Dramedy and Comma performance. The performance is optional for those that choose not to perform.The final performance is limited to seven performers and will include an additional rehearsal and Sunday evening performance. http://www.pantheater.com/IntermediateImprovActingSkils.htm March Shows: Our March shows are Friday the 11th ,Friday the 18th and Saturday the 19th at the Blue Bear Theater in San Francisco. The 11th and 18th will include an 8pm Dramedy and Comma show (long form and short form improv). There is also a late night 10pm Dramedy set on all three nights. The show on the 19th will include three shows: a 7pm Comma Short Form Set, an 8pm Dramedy and Comma set and a 10pm Dramedy Set. Show prices are $5 for our early or late shows and $10 for our main 8pm shows. Students and members of Theater Bay area receive a discount. Discount tickets are available via Gold Star events http://www.goldstarevents.com/events/browse/94130/all/event/3090.html For additional show information and to purchase tickets directly visit the link below: http://www.pantheater.com/Next_Show.htm ------=_NextPart_000_00CE_01C51F6E.6BDE6DD0 Content-Type: text/html; charset="us-ascii" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable

Play Writing Contest- Plays Wanted:

Pan Theater is accepting submissions for our first annual ten = minute play contest. Winning plays will be staged during July of 2005. For more information visit:
http://ww= w.pantheater.com/TenMinutePlayFestivalPan.htm

Troupe Auditions:

Pan Theater’s Wednesday evening troupe is still seeking = one new member. Those auditioning should have some prior improv or theater = training. An audition can be arranged on Wednesday evenings during normal rehearsal = times with prior notice:
http://www.pantheater.com= /Audition.htm

NEW = CLASS

Intro to Improv

Try improv in a quick one day class. This class will provide = three lessons from our popular Improv Basics session. Our Intro to Improv will = be held on 19th. This one day class runs from 11am to 1pm and = 2pm to 5pm. The cost is $60 and includes a money back fun guarantee. Cost of = this class can be applied toward our next session of Improv Basics. For more information on our Intro to Improv Class = visit:

http://ww= w.pantheater.com/ClassPages/IntrotoImprov.htm

 

NEW = CLASS

Meisner Technique I

Meisner Technique is an acting technique grounded in the reality = of doing.

This class focuses on the famous repletion exercise and helps = bring more truth to both your improv and scripted acting. The exercise will = help take your work to new heights of expression and vulnerability. This is a = daytime session. Meisner Technique is only occasionally offered at Pan Theater. = This course will continue through the entire Meisner training cycle for those = that wish to continue after the first session. Register for this class soon. = This class will start on Monday, March = 28th.

For more information on this class = visit:

http://w= ww.pantheater.com/ClassPages/MeisnerClasses.htm

 

Improv Basics Classes Starting in March:
Our next class schedule is posted. We have Improv Basics classes = beginning on March 26th. This is for those looking to explore improv and learn the basics. = It is an intense and in depth class. Class is limited to ten performers. For = more information on our basic class visit the link below:
http://www.pan= theater.com/ClassesandWorkshops.htm

 

NEW = CLASS
Intermediate Improv Performance Session and Acting Skills = Class:

Pan Theater is pleased to announce an = intermediate level/advanced class for those that have already taken a basics or = beginning improv class. This session designed for those interested in performing. = This session will include a full Dramedy and Comma performance. The = performance is optional for those that choose not to perform.The final performance is = limited to seven performers and will include an additional rehearsal and Sunday = evening performance.

http= ://www.pantheater.com/IntermediateImprovActingSkils.htm

 

March Shows:

Our March shows are Friday the 11th  ,Friday the = 18th and Saturday the 19th at the Blue Bear Theater in San Francisco. The 11th = and 18th will include an 8pm Dramedy and Comma show (long form and short form = improv). There is also a late night 10pm Dramedy set on all three nights. The = show on the 19th will include three shows: a 7pm Comma Short Form = Set, an 8pm Dramedy and Comma set and a 10pm Dramedy Set. Show prices are $5 for = our early or late shows and $10 for our main 8pm shows. Students and members = of Theater = Bay area receive a = discount.

Discount tickets are available via Gold Star = events

http://www.goldstarevents.com/events/browse/94130/all/event/3090.ht= ml

 

For additional show information and to purchase tickets directly = visit the link below:

http://www.pantheater.co= m/Next_Show.htm

 

 

------=_NextPart_000_00CE_01C51F6E.6BDE6DD0-- From Andrew Utter Fri Mar 4 17:04:18 2005 From: Andrew Utter (Andrew Utter) Date: Fri, 4 Mar 2005 09:04:18 -0800 Subject: [BATA] Acting class with Yale MFA director -- inexpensive! Message-ID: <1cea48ed0503040904334189f5@mail.gmail.com> I studied with fantastic acting teachers at the Yale School of Drama and really enjoy teaching acting. I will be offering an acting class starting in April. I am committed to offering an inexpensive class for serious people. The class meets on Monday night for 3 hours. It is a scene study course. The goal of the class is to impart a methodology for acting that will help you bring greater boldness and truth to your work. If you are interested, I can put you in touch with current students. Contact me soon -- space is limited! -- "Life's splendor forever lies in wait about each one of us in all its fullness, but veiled from view, deep down, invisible, far off. It is there, though, not hostile, not reluctant, not deaf. If you summon it by the right word, by its right name, it will come." --Kafka From Christy@bayareaacting.com Fri Mar 4 21:31:09 2005 From: Christy@bayareaacting.com (Christy Butchers) Date: Fri, 4 Mar 2005 13:31:09 -0800 Subject: [BATA] Last Chance - Acting Class- Meisner- STarts Monday March 7th 2 spaces left Message-ID: <014601c52101$7c0f7980$6401a8c0@christyhome> This is a multi-part message in MIME format. ------=_NextPart_000_0143_01C520BE.6D002BD0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable ONLY 2 SPACES LEFT!!!=20 If you have always wanted to learn Meisner- this is the time. = This is a small intimate class, that will rocket you in your craft. Bay Area Acting Studio- Starts Monday March 7th Time 7:00-9:30pm =20 Visit www.bayareaacting.com for more information. Call 415-979-9999 Christy teaches actors who have worked a lot in film and TV as = well as people who have never taken an acting class. This class is for = professionals and beginners. Christy English-Butchers has been teaching the technique for = many years. She had the honor of studying with Sanford Meisner for many = years in LA. She has also written and directed films. See website for more information on teacher and technique. This = class will transform you as a person and an actor! About Christy as a director- Working with Christy was one of the most memorable times of my = life. She has a great understanding of how to communicate with actors, = combined with a gentleness & true knowledge of the craft."=20 -- Ray Hale -Actor, Los Angeles / "Skin", "24", = Strong Medicine" ------=_NextPart_000_0143_01C520BE.6D002BD0 Content-Type: text/html; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable
 
ONLY 2 SPACES = LEFT!!!=20
        If you have always = wanted to=20 learn Meisner- this is the time. This is a small intimate class, that = will=20 rocket you in your craft.
 
        Bay Area = Acting=20 Studio-
=
          Starts&n= bsp;Monday=20 March 7th
           Time=20 7:00-9:30pm     =
 
Visit www.bayareaacting.com for more=20 information.
Call 415-979-9999
 
Christy teaches actors who have worked a lot in film and TV = as well=20 as people who have never taken an acting class. This class = is for=20 professionals and beginners.
 
Christy English-Butchers has been teaching the technique = for many=20 years. She had the honor of studying with Sanford Meisner for = many years=20 in LA. She has also written and directed films.
See website for more information on teacher and technique. = This=20 class will transform you as a person and an actor!
 
About Christy as a director-

Working with Christy was = one of the=20 most memorable times of my life. She has a great understanding = of how to=20 communicate with actors, combined with a gentleness & true = knowledge=20 of the craft."=20 =
           &nb= sp;=20 -- Ray Hale =96Actor,=20 Los=20 Angeles / "Skin", "24", Strong=20 Medicine"
 
 
 
 
------=_NextPart_000_0143_01C520BE.6D002BD0-- From swegent@seasiderep.org Tue Mar 8 06:17:40 2005 From: swegent@seasiderep.org (swegent@seasiderep.org) Date: Tue, 8 Mar 2005 01:17:40 -0500 (EST) Subject: [BATA] SFCC Improv Workshops Are Right Around The Corner! Message-ID: <60351.216.102.64.34.1110262660.squirrel@www.seasiderep.org> Hey Everybody-- Sign up now for SFCC's next session of Improv Workshops! It is a 5 week session and tuition is $200. The March/April Sessions of San Francisco Comedy College Improv Workshops are taking place on the following dates: SAN FRANCISCO Tuesdays-March 29, April 5, 12, 19, 26 SAN JOSE Wednesdays-March 30, April 6, 13, 20, 27 Here's what some of the students have said about the workshops: "You are a wonderful actor, performer, writer, teacher AND producer! I feel really lucky to have met you as a fellow artist and colleague. You are really great with people too- which is a gift and an art!" --Maria Bamford, Comedy Central Viewers' Favorite Female Comic "Ever since I started taking your class, I've been writing stand up like crazy!" --Karen Smyth "This class has really challenged me as an actor. I love your style of teaching. You're really patient with all of your students." --Mike Holley "I've been using more characters in my stand up since I've taken your improv classes." --Robert Peterson "This class has really been good for me. You are really good at what you do and your passion for improv really rubs off on everyone in the class." --Nancy Aronson "I left my broken down car on the side of the highway and jumped on the BART to get here. That's how much I love this class!" --Harris Masket I appreciate all the great work everyone has brought to the SFCC Improv Workshops so far and I look forward to working and playing with all of you. Here is the info for the next session... San Francisco Beginning Improv Workshops: Every Tuesday at 6pm, starting on March 29th in the SFCC Studio (414 Mason St., #705) San Jose Beginning Improv Workshops: Every Wednesday at 6pm, starting on March 30th at the American Musical Theatre San Jose (1717 Technology Dr.) Please call 415.561.9524 or e-mail swegent@seasiderep.org to sign up for the next session. Feel free to ask any questions you might have about the workshops. Thanks so much and I look forward to hearing from you! Sincerely, Sammy Wegent Improv Instructor San Francisco Comedy College From elisa@workerbees.biz Tue Mar 8 21:40:43 2005 From: elisa@workerbees.biz (Elisa Camahort) Date: Tue, 8 Mar 2005 13:40:43 -0800 Subject: [BATA] 20% off all tickets for 42nd St. Moon's "Minnie's Boys" Message-ID: --Apple-Mail-7-1014340748 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII; format=flowed Hi all: "Minnie's Boys" is the story of the early days of the Marx Brothers. Audition and cabaret standard, "Mama, a Rainbow" is just one of the songs in this little-known Larry Grossman/Hal Hackaday score. The show starts Previews on March 30th and runs throughApril 17th. It stars Darlene Popovic as Minnie, along with a passel of other talented folks. You can read all about it and other 42nd St. Moon goings-ons at their blog: http://42ndstmoon.blogspot.com Online community members can get 20% off all tickets, excluding Sunday matinees, by using the code 'ONLINE' when calling for tickets at: 415-978-2787. Again, you can check the blog for more info, or go to this special web page for onelin community members: http://42ndstmoon.org/42newweb/special/minnie/blog.htm Best regards, E Elisa Camahort Worker Bees: Buzz Marketing & More Skype: ElisaCam elisa@workerbees.biz See our new 'Site of the Week' every Friday at: http://www.workerbees.biz http://workerbeesblog.blogspot.com Read 'Silicon Veggie' in The Metro http://www.metroactive.com/papers/cruz/02.23.05/dining-0508.html See Brian Dennehy in the hit play "Trumbo" in San Francisco. Exclusive online discount. more info: http://www.poststreettheatre.com/trumboonline.htm Worker Bees blogs for the Santa Clara County Democratic Party: http://sccdp.org/blog.php --Apple-Mail-7-1014340748 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Type: text/enriched; charset=US-ASCII Hi all: "Minnie's Boys" is the story of the early days of the Marx Brothers. Audition and cabaret standard, "Mama, a Rainbow" is just one of the songs in this little-known Larry Grossman/Hal Hackaday score. The show starts Previews on March 30th and runs throughApril 17th. It stars Darlene Popovic as Minnie, along with a passel of other talented folks. You can read all about it and other 42nd St. Moon goings-ons at their blog: http://42ndstmoon.blogspot.com Online community members can get 20% off all tickets, excluding Sunday matinees, by using the code 'ONLINE' when calling for tickets at: 415-978-2787. Again, you can check the blog for more info, or go to this special web page for onelin community members: http://42ndstmoon.org/42newweb/special/minnie/blog.htm Best regards, E Elisa Camahort Worker Bees: Buzz Marketing & More Skype: ElisaCam elisa@workerbees.biz See our new 'Site of the Week' every Friday at: http://www.workerbees.biz http://workerbeesblog.blogspot.com Read 'Silicon Veggie' in The Metro http://www.metroactive.com/papers/cruz/02.23.05/dining-0508.html See Brian Dennehy in the hit play "Trumbo" in San Francisco. Exclusive online discount. more info: http://www.poststreettheatre.com/trumboonline.htm Worker Bees blogs for the Santa Clara County Democratic Party: http://sccdp.org/blog.php --Apple-Mail-7-1014340748-- From Bill@Colbran.com Wed Mar 9 00:39:23 2005 From: Bill@Colbran.com (Bill@Colbran) Date: Tue, 8 Mar 2005 16:39:23 -0800 Subject: [BATA] Auditions for the World Premiere of Necklace - March 14/15 Message-ID: <00ef01c52440$70ee9d00$7801a8c0@Bill> Theatre In The Mountains, the widely acknowledged community theatre in = the Santa Cruz mountains, is announcing auditions for its next production, Necklace, a new musical by Porter and Vandersteen. It's a great upbeat = 50s show with humor, mystery and wonderful songs. Auditions are from 7pm to = 10pm on March 14th and 15th with callbacks on March 16th. Rehearsals begin = March 28th, show opens in preview May 12th. A range of roles are available for = the cast of twenty five. Specifically we are looking for: 1F lead (40s), 1M = lead (40s), 3F (late teens, early 20s), 4M (late teens, early 20s), 1F (30s), = 1M middle eastern look (50s), 1M (30s), 1M (40 - 50s), 6-8F chorus (late teens), 6-8M chorus (late teens). We are a non-AEA company. Call (408) 353-9999 for more information or e-mail TIM@LPCF.net. TheatreInTheMountains.org From jeffreyweissman@sbcglobal.net Wed Mar 9 19:00:10 2005 From: jeffreyweissman@sbcglobal.net (jeffreyweissman) Date: Wed, 9 Mar 2005 11:00:10 -0800 Subject: [BATA] post a listing... Message-ID: <00b901c524da$3b4204e0$8b31fea9@yourwg5n33dutv> This is a multi-part message in MIME format. ------=_NextPart_000_00BA_01C52497.2D1EC4E0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Hello BATA board, I am hoping that I may list my up coming North Bay Area classes: 6th Street Playhouse School of Drama Santa Rosa Spring Session April 11- May 12 FIVE WEEK COURSES The Art of Acting Ages 13-17 Tues and Thurs from 4:30 -6pm Prepare for a great ride! We'll get students ready for both film & theater auditions and learn the tricks of the trade for a "Who's Line Is It Anyway" type of show. Audition Technique. Teacher: Jeffrey Weissman Beginning Acting Ages: 11 & 12 Tues and Thur from 3:15 - 4:30 Learn basic theater concepts. We'll use theater games, movement and character study to develop the young actor. Teacher: Jeffrey Weissman Adult Classes Ages: 18 and up Classes forming now in the subjects of Auditioning, Shakespeare, Film Technique, Scene Study, Acting, Voice and Movement. Teachers: Argo Thompson, Danielle Cain, Jeffrey Weissman and Liz Jahren Call for dates and times. 707.523.4185 xt 103 Danielle Cain, Managing Director Also, I am starting a great class in April for working actors to hone their film technique. The "how tos" of audition, working on the set, the dos & don'ts of the biz. Cold reading, improvising when the script or director don't give you a clue, see your work played back in class, centering when everyone else is loosing their cool. I've worked with directors: Clint Eastwood, Robert Zemeckis, Louis Malle, Steven Speilberg, George Miller, Amy Heckerling, Mark Rydel and others. I co-starred with actors; John Lithgow, Michael J. Fox, Clint Eastwood among other top names in the industry. Here's a chance to get the nuts and bolts of film work, and excel if you are already a veteran film actor. See more about this workshop at: americaneaglestudios.com/maste..._the_camera3.html and American Eagles' other workshops at: americaneaglestudios.com/workshops.html American Eagle is under new ownership and is gearing up to cast a feature soon, as well has commercial, industrial and television shows that is currently casting. So it's not a bad thing to become a part of the new American Eagle Studios. see more about me at www.jeffreyweissman.com ------=_NextPart_000_00BA_01C52497.2D1EC4E0 Content-Type: text/html; charset="US-ASCII" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable

Hello BATA board,

 

I am hoping that I may list my up coming North Bay = Area classes:

 

6th = Street Playhouse

School of = Drama

Santa = Rosa

 

Spring Session April 11- May 12

 

FIVE WEEK COURSES

 

The Art of Acting

Ages 13-17

Tues and Thurs from 4:30 –6pm

Prepare for a great ride!  We’ll get students ready for both film & theater auditions and learn the tricks of the trade for a = “Who’s Line Is It Anyway” type of show.

Audition Technique.

Teacher: Jeffrey Weissman

 

 

Beginning Acting

Ages: 11 & 12

Tues and Thur from = 3:15 – 4:30

Learn basic theater concepts. We’ll use theater games, movement and character study to develop = the young actor.

Teacher: Jeffrey Weissman

 

Adult = Classes

Ages: 18 and = up

Classes forming now in the = subjects of Auditioning, Shakespeare, Film Technique, Scene Study, Acting, Voice and Movement.

Teachers: Argo Thompson, Danielle Cain, Jeffrey Weissman and Liz Jahren

Call for dates and times.

 

707.523.4185 xt 103

Danielle Cain, Managing Director

 

Also,



I am starting a great class in April for working actors to hone their = film technique. The "how tos" of audition, working on the set, the dos & don'ts of the biz. = Cold reading, improvising when the script or director don't give you a clue, = see your work played back in class, centering when everyone else is loosing = their cool.
I've worked with directors: Clint Eastwood, Robert Zemeckis, Louis Malle, Steven Speilberg, George Miller, Amy Heckerling, Mark Rydel and others. I co-starred with actors; John = Lithgow, Michael J. Fox, Clint Eastwood among other top names in the industry. =
Here's a chance to get the nuts and bolts of film work, and excel if you = are already a veteran film actor.

See more about this workshop at: americaneaglestudios.com/maste..._the_camera3.html =

and American Eagles' other workshops at:
americaneaglestudios.com/workshops.html

American Eagle is under new ownership and is gearing up to cast a = feature soon, as well has commercial, industrial and television shows that is = currently casting. So it's not a bad thing to become a part of the new American = Eagle Studios.

see more about me at www.jeffreyweissman.com

 

 

 

------=_NextPart_000_00BA_01C52497.2D1EC4E0-- From charlieactor@sbcglobal.net Wed Mar 9 19:19:02 2005 From: charlieactor@sbcglobal.net (Charlie Holliday) Date: Wed, 9 Mar 2005 11:19:02 -0800 Subject: [BATA] Let the Games Begin - auditions at AAU Message-ID: <200503091932.LAA11121@neo.manxweb.net> This is a multi-part message in MIME format. ------=_NextPart_000_001A_01C52499.CC52ECB0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="windows-1250" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Synopsis: A script adapted from the first book of The Edge Chronicles.=20 In this scene, Spelda, a woodtroll mother, is about to tell her son, Twig some shocking news about his past. This forces Twig to leave his home and embark on a dangerous journey. =20 Characters Needed: Spelda: A caucasian woman who is or appears to be around 40-50. She is kinda on the heavy side. She has to have either black or brown hair. =20 Twig: A caucasian boy who is or appears to be around 13-16. Tall, skinny, and an athletic body type. =20 Casting date: 3/16/05 @ 11:00 - 11:30 in Room B75 at 79 New Montgomery. =20 This is a project through the Academy of Art University. You will get PAID and a COPY for your reel. =20 If interested, please send a headshot and contact info to Steven Zienka at szienka@mac.com or call at 732-763-556. ____________________________________________________________ CASTING CALL 1. A short for directing Actors class. Synopsis:=20 A woman ahead of her time murders her husband. When hiding the evidence she gets an unexpected visit from a door to door salesman who never takes no for an answer. Full of solutions and gizmos he unknowingly gets rid of the evidence. This leads her from trying to kill him to becoming thankful and a satisfied customer.=20 Characters: Sue-Ann: film noir =91femme fatale=92 trapped in a 1950=92s suburban house-wife gig. Mid 20=92s to mid 30=92s. Frank: Always right and never wrong this bright smiled salesman is on a mission to be the best. 30=92s to 40=92s. Auditions: Monday, March 14th from 3:30 =96 4:00 Location: Room B75 @ AAU, 79 New Montgomery in S.F. Shooting: Tentatively the first or second week in May on a Monday. One day shoot during class. This is a paid on completion gig with copy of work if selected. Please contact: Michael Black @ mcblack@sbcglobal.net ____________________________________________________________________ 2. CASTING NOTICE PAID POSITION FOR TWO ACTORS FOR A 3-5 MINUTE SCENE TAKEN FROM A FEATURE THEATRICALLY RELEASED LAST YEAR. =20 TWO ACTORS, ONE MALE AND ONE FEMALE. =20 JOEL =96 LATE TWENTIES TO EARLY THIRTIES, NERVOUS, ECCENTRIC CAUCASION MALE. =20 CLEMENTINE =96 LATE TWENTIES TO EARLY THIRTIES, CUTE, QUIRKY, SOMEWHAT AGGRESSIVE,=20 CAUCASION FEMALE. =20 AUDITIONS: =20 WHEN - TUESDAY MARCH 15TH FROM 12-12:30 PM =20 WHERE =96 ACADEMY OF ART UNIVERSITY 79 NEW MONTGOMERY ROOM B-75 =20 E-MAIL HEAD SHOTS & RESUMES TO: =20 JONATHAN AT MYMELLOWMAN@AOL.COM. =20 THIS IS A PAID SHOOT THAT WILL TENTATIVELY BE SHOT TUESDAY APRIL 19TH. ALL ACTORS WILL RECEIVE A COPY OF THE FINISHED PIECE UPON PROJECT COMPLETION. _______________________________________________________________ 3. Benson Chang Casting Call Purpose: This is a project for the Directing Actors class at the Academy of Art University. If cast, actors will receive $75 and a copy of the production. =20 Character Description: KEVIN is a successful businessman. His age is 25-28 years old. He is an upright gentleman, but he also is a humorous person. He has a girlfriend whom he met about 3 years ago. He really loves his girlfriend, and wants to marry her. Then he=92s going to make a proposal of an idea for his girlfriend.=20 MAGGIE is an office worker. Her age is 22-26 years old. She is a refined and smart girl. She really loves her boyfriend, so she really indulges their relationship. She thinks her boyfriend is a best choice to be a husband, and really wants to marry him.=20 Time and Location of Audition: Audition will be held on Monday March 14 / 05 from 4:00 to 4:30 pm at 79 New Montgomery, Room B75. For more information call (510) 326-6868 or E-mail benson1968@hotmail.com"benson1968@hotmail.com. Thanks a lot!! ____________________________________________________ --=20 No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.308 / Virus Database: 266.6.3 - Release Date: 3/7/2005 =20 ------=_NextPart_000_001A_01C52499.CC52ECB0 Content-Type: text/html; charset="windows-1250" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable

Synopsis: A script adapted from the first book of The = Edge

Chronicles.

In this scene, Spelda, a woodtroll mother, is about to tell her = son,

Twig some shocking news about his past.  This forces Twig to leave = his

home and  embark on a dangerous = journey.

 

Characters Needed:

Spelda: A caucasian woman who is or appears to be around 40-50.  = She

is kinda on the heavy side.  She has to have either black or = brown

hair.

 

Twig:  A caucasian boy who is or appears to be around 13-16.  = Tall,

skinny, and an athletic body type.

 

Casting date: 3/16/05 @ 11:00 - 11:30 in Room B75 at 79 = New

Montgomery.

 

This is a project through the Academy of Art = University.  You will get

PAID and a COPY for your reel.

 

If interested, please send a headshot and contact info to = Steven

Zienka at szienka@mac.com or call at = 732-763-556.

____________________________________________________________<= /span>

CASTING CALL

1. A short for directing Actors class.

Synopsis:

A woman ahead of her time murders her husband. When hiding = the

evidence she gets an unexpected visit from a door to door salesman = who

never takes no for an answer. Full of solutions and gizmos = he

unknowingly gets rid of the evidence. This leads her from trying = to

kill him to becoming thankful and a satisfied customer. =

Characters:

Sue-Ann: film noir ‘femme fatale’ trapped in a = 1950’s

suburban

house-wife gig. Mid 20’s to mid 30’s.

Frank: Always right and never wrong this bright smiled salesman is = on

a mission to be the best. 30’s to = 40’s.

Auditions: Monday, March 14th from 3:30 – = 4:00

Location: Room B75 @ AAU, 79 New Montgomery in = S.F.

Shooting: Tentatively the first or second week in May on a Monday. = One

day shoot during class.

This is a paid on completion gig with copy of work if = selected.

Please contact: Michael Black @ = mcblack@sbcglobal.net

____________________________________________________________________

2. CASTING NOTICE

PAID POSITION FOR TWO ACTORS FOR A 3-5 MINUTE SCENE TAKEN FROM = A

FEATURE THEATRICALLY RELEASED LAST YEAR.

 

TWO ACTORS, ONE MALE AND ONE FEMALE.

 

JOEL – LATE TWENTIES TO EARLY THIRTIES, NERVOUS, = ECCENTRIC

CAUCASION MALE.

 

CLEMENTINE – LATE TWENTIES TO EARLY THIRTIES, CUTE, = QUIRKY,

SOMEWHAT

AGGRESSIVE,

CAUCASION FEMALE.

 

AUDITIONS:

 

WHEN - TUESDAY MARCH 15TH FROM 12-12:30 PM

 

WHERE – ACADEMY OF ART UNIVERSITY 79 = NEW MONTGOMERY ROOM B-75

 

E-MAIL HEAD SHOTS & RESUMES TO:

 

JONATHAN AT MYMELLOWMAN@AOL.COM.

 

THIS IS A PAID SHOOT THAT WILL TENTATIVELY BE SHOT TUESDAY APRIL = 19TH.

ALL ACTORS WILL RECEIVE A COPY OF THE FINISHED PIECE UPON = PROJECT

COMPLETION.

_______________________________________________________________

3. Benson Chang

Casting Call

Purpose: This is a project for the Directing Actors class at = the

Academy of Art = University.  If cast, = actors will receive $75 and a

copy of the production.

 

Character Description:

KEVIN is a successful businessman. His age is 25-28 years old. He = is

an upright gentleman, but he also is a humorous person. He has = a

girlfriend whom he met about 3 years ago. He really loves = his

girlfriend, and wants to marry her. Then he’s going to make = a

proposal

of an idea for his girlfriend.

MAGGIE is an office worker. Her age is 22-26 years old. She is = a

refined and smart girl. She really loves her boyfriend, so she = really

indulges their relationship. She thinks her boyfriend is a best = choice

to be a husband, and really wants to marry him. =

Time and Location of Audition:

Audition will be held on Monday March 14 / 05 from 4:00 to 4:30 pm = at

79 New Montgomery, Room B75. For more information call (510) = 326-6868

or E-mail = benson1968@hotmail.com"benson1968@hotmail.com.

Thanks a lot!!

____________________________________________________


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------=_NextPart_000_001A_01C52499.CC52ECB0-- From sray@sfds.net Wed Mar 9 23:40:05 2005 From: sray@sfds.net (Shane Ray) Date: Wed, 09 Mar 2005 15:40:05 -0800 Subject: [BATA] WEST SIDE STORY AUDITIONS ANNOUNCED (San Francisco) In-Reply-To: <200503092001.MAA11482@neo.manxweb.net> References: <200503092001.MAA11482@neo.manxweb.net> Message-ID: RAY OF LIGHT THEATRE / SAN FRANCISCO SUMMERSTAGE AUDITIONS: WEST SIDE STORY (Laurents, Bernstein, Sondheim; dir: Shane Ray, mus. dir. Stephanie Smith, chor: Erin Cole). 6M, 5F, Vocal Chorus, Dance Chorus. All ethnicities. Prepare 16 bars uptempo and 16 bars ballad. Cold read from script. Non-AEA. No pay. Auditions location: SFDS Performing Arts Center, 350 Masonic Ave., SF. Auds 4/13-14, 7-10PM. Callbacks 4/16. The auditions are open call so you don't NEED an appointment. But if you would like to be scheduled for an appointment, please send your headshot and resume to: RAY OF LIGHT THEATRE 2261 Market St. #632 San Francisco, CA 94114 or to shane@roltheatre.com Info: (415) 294-4501 www.roltheatre.com From shakespeareward@hotmail.com Thu Mar 10 23:24:24 2005 From: shakespeareward@hotmail.com (james brightwolf) Date: Thu, 10 Mar 2005 23:24:24 +0000 Subject: [BATA] Auditions: Saturday Night In The Shakespeare Ward Message-ID: Male actors any age for short, musical, farce/spoof of Shakespeare, shrinks, drugs, sex, greed, celebrity, & all the stuff of farce. Performances in Marin Fringe Festival April 23-May 8...Final auditions- Saturday, March 12, at 1:15, New Conservatory Theatre #3, 25 Van Ness, SF. Bring sheet music if you have it. Contact Wolf (Jim Brightwolf) at 415/748-4141 _________________________________________________________________ Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today - it's FREE! http://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/ From Elizabeth Carter" This is a multi-part message in MIME format. ------=_NextPart_000_011C_01C52575.CFBF4FB0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable This has been posted once, but there are still a few slots left for this = sweet gig. OAKLAND PUBLIC THEATER WIND IN THE WILLOWS, CHAPTER TWO: THE OPEN ROAD = (Kenneth Grahame; dir. Norman Gee) Ensemble, everyone welcome, men and = all actors of color encouraged. Comic monologue, no more than 2 minutes. = Dress to move. Non-Equity, $400 stipend. Auds. 3/13, 10a-1p. = APPT/INFO: 510-534-9529=20 ------=_NextPart_000_011C_01C52575.CFBF4FB0 Content-Type: text/html; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable

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OAKLAND PUBLIC=20 THEATER WIND IN THE WILLOWS, CHAPTER TWO: = THE OPEN=20 ROAD (Kenneth Grahame; dir. Norman Gee) Ensemble, everyone welcome, = men and=20 all actors of color encouraged. Comic monologue, no more than 2 minutes. = Dress=20 to move.  Non-Equity, $400 = stipend.=20 Auds. 3/13, 10a-1p.  APPT/INFO: 510-534-9529 =

------=_NextPart_000_011C_01C52575.CFBF4FB0-- From joanneengelhardt@comcast.net Fri Mar 11 20:21:15 2005 From: joanneengelhardt@comcast.net (Joanne Engelhardt) Date: Fri, 11 Mar 2005 12:21:15 -0800 Subject: [BATA] Stage 1 sets auditions for "Proof" Message-ID: <01ab01c52677$e0beede0$f588bc43@attbi.com> This is a multi-part message in MIME format. ------=_NextPart_000_01A8_01C52634.D247C180 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="Windows-1252" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Stage 1 Community Theatre will hold auditions for the Pulitzer Prize- winning play, Proof by David Auburn, on Monday and Tuesday nights,=20 April 4 & 5, at 7 p.m. at Newark Memorial High School Theatre, 39375=20 Cedar Blvd., Newark. Callbacks will be on April 11. Performances run from June 10 - 25 in the Black Box Theatre. =20 Director Donna Foley is casting four roles: Robert , 50s. A professor of mathematics at the University of Chicago. Catherine, Mid to late 20s (able to play 25). Robert's daughter and=20 caregiver.=20 Claire, late 20s (able to play 29). Catherine's sister; a currency = analyst by profession. Hal, late 20s (able to play 28). A mathematician and former student=20 of the professor. Cold readings from the script. No appointments. For more information, call (510) 791-0287 or go to www.stage1theatre.org ------=_NextPart_000_01A8_01C52634.D247C180 Content-Type: text/html; charset="Windows-1252" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable
Stage 1 Community Theatre will hold auditions for = the Pulitzer=20 Prize-
winning play, Proof by David=20 Auburn, on Monday and Tuesday nights,
April 4 & 5, at 7 p.m. at Newark Memorial High School = Theatre,  39375=20
Cedar Blvd., Newark.  Callbacks will be on April 11. =20 Performances
run from June 10 - 25 in the Black Box = Theatre. =20

Director Donna Foley is casting four roles:
  Robert , 50s. A professor of = mathematics at=20 the University of Chicago.
  Catherine, Mid to late 20s (able to = play 25).=20 Robert's daughter and
  = caregiver. 
  Claire, late 20s (able to play 29). = Catherine's sister; a currency analyst
  by=20 profession.
  Hal, late 20s (able to play 28). A=20 mathematician and former student
  of=20 the professor.
 
Cold readings from the script.  No=20 appointments.  For more information,
call (510) 791-0287 or go=20 to  www.stage1theatre.org=20
------=_NextPart_000_01A8_01C52634.D247C180-- From saunders_k@hotmail.com Fri Mar 11 23:02:37 2005 From: saunders_k@hotmail.com (Kim Saunders) Date: Fri, 11 Mar 2005 23:02:37 +0000 Subject: [BATA] NYC Backdrop needed Message-ID: A backdrop of NYC is needed to borrow or rent at a small fee for St Matts school in San mateo. It is needed for May 27th.If you have anything or no someone or someplace that might be able to help please contact Lizzie Di Santo at Ledisanto1@aol.com. Thank you! From elisa@workerbees.biz Sat Mar 12 03:05:51 2005 From: elisa@workerbees.biz (Elisa Camahort) Date: Fri, 11 Mar 2005 19:05:51 -0800 Subject: [BATA] 1/3 off "I Look Like An Egg, But I Identify As A Cookie" Message-ID: Heather Gold's unique one-woman show, "I Look Like An Egg, But I Identify As A Cookie" has been a smash hit and has now been extended (again) through April. It's playing Sunday and Monday nights at the Hotel Rex in San Francisco. The show is like a stand-up act with live baking and audience participation (and yes, you get to eat cookies.) Each week she has a guest baker too. She's gotten great reviews. Even BoingBoing called it damn funny! http://www.boingboing.net/2005/02/05/hot_lesbian_baking_a.html She's added two new promotional ticket offers. The first is for online community folks and is 1/3 off all tickets. The second is a new $10 price for those who can show a high school or college student ID. All the details are here: http://subvert.com/index.php?id=125 Get promotion codes, see her reviews, even watch a trailer for the show. And order tickets of course. Don't miss what is becoming a uniquely San Franciscan event! Best regards, E Elisa Camahort Worker Bees: Buzz Marketing & More Skype: ElisaCam elisa@workerbees.biz See our new 'Site of the Week' every Friday at: http://www.workerbees.biz http://workerbeesblog.blogspot.com Live comedy and fresh-basked cookies! It's the perfect evening: 1/3 off all tickets for "I Look Like an Egg, But I Identify as a Cookie": http://subvert.com/index.php?id=125 See Brian Dennehy in the hit play "Trumbo" in San Francisco. Exclusive online discount. more info: http://www.poststreettheatre.com/trumboonline.htm 42nd St. Moon' presents "Minnie's Boys" March 30th-April 17th. Get 20% off all tickets. Details and a behind-the-scenes look at their blog: http://42ndstmoon.blogspot.com From jkforte@ix.netcom.com Mon Mar 14 22:31:31 2005 From: jkforte@ix.netcom.com (Jeanie Forte) Date: Mon, 14 Mar 2005 14:31:31 -0800 Subject: [BATA] Play Reading at the Pear Message-ID: The Pear Avenue Theatre is having the second of two play readings this coming Friday, March 18th, at 8:00 p.m., and invites you to join us. The readings are free, designed to give the playwright a venue for hearing his/her text, and aid us in selecting a play to produce as our season closer. Please call the theatre at 650-254-1148 if you plan to come so that we have a seat count. This Friday's reading: "What the Birds Carry" by San Francisco playwright Elisabeth Gjelten, a poignant exploration of the relationship between a Viet Nam veteran and his loved one, both as young lovers and as mature adults. At the Pear, 1220 Pear Avenue, Mountain View (just off 101 at Shoreline) 8:00 reading followed by moderated discussion Call 650-254-1148 for your free reserved seat. submitted by Jeanie Forte From pantheater@comcast.net Mon Mar 14 22:30:28 2005 From: pantheater@comcast.net (David Alger) Date: Mon, 14 Mar 2005 14:30:28 -0800 Subject: [BATA] Pan Theater Improv Auditions New Performing Troupe Message-ID: <200503142232.OAA16469@neo.manxweb.net> This is a multi-part message in MIME format. ------=_NextPart_000_0046_01C528A2.5FAA0C80 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Pan Theater, Improv by The People for the People, will be auditioning for a new performing troupe on April 23rd at 2pm (Saturday). The troupe will workshop for three months before beginning to perform. There will be an initial audition/meeting on the 23rd for those interested to improv and get a feel for the new group. There will be a screening audition after the three month training period. We are looking for twelve people for the troupe. The troupe will have one to three performance opportunities per month after the training period. Our goal is to give people the time to develop the skills before the audition. No prior improv experience is required. We will go through t