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JULY
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Tuesday, JULY 14th - 6:30 PM Please note: Registration has begun. March 24th workshop was sold out so sign up for the free audit.
Limited enrollment
Artistic Director Anthony Grasso's popular 6 week workshop.
Free Audit for the first class!
Film & TV Audition Technique -
6 Week Workshop
with Founder/Artistic Director Anthony Grasso
*Agent/Casting Director seminar included!*
Price:Only $399
plus a free standard casting/agent semianr
Instructor: Anthony Grasso - Founder/Artistic Director of Breakthrough Studios
Anthonyis the Owner/Artistic director of Breakthrough Studios and has Directedand performed in theatre and films over 19 years. He's been aprofessional acting instructor for an affiliate film studio with NYUUndergrad program and his credits include "The Black Donnellys", "Sexand the City", "Law and Order" (All three), "NYPD Blue", Daytime Soaps,Voiceovers and National Commercials.
Theclass will focus 6 genres for cold readings skills, breaking downscripts, camera acting adjustment and acting styles for 1.sitcom2. episodic 3.film 4. commercial 5. soap and monologues.
Recentstudents have signed with Top Agencies such as Abrams Artists,TalentWorks and CESD and have booked contract roles on "One Life toLive", guest leads on "Law and Order" and numerous National Commercials.
Anthony booked a national Amex spot directed by M. Night Shyamalan that debuted during the Oscar telecast.
You must register to audit!
Instructor: Anthony Grasso - Founder/Artistic Director of Breakthrough Studios
Anthonyis the Owner/Artistic director of Breakthrough Studios and has Directedand performed in theatre and films over 19 years. He's been aprofessional acting instructor for an affiliate film studio with NYUUndergrad program and his credits include "The Black Donnellys", "Sexand the City", "Law and Order" (All three), "NYPD Blue", Daytime Soaps,Voiceovers and National Commercials.
Theclass will focus 6 genres for cold readings skills, breaking downscripts, camera acting adjustment and acting styles for 1.sitcom2. episodic 3.film 4. commercial 5. soap and monologues.
Recentstudents have signed with Top Agencies such as Abrams Artists,TalentWorks and CESD and have booked contract roles on "One Life toLive", guest leads on "Law and Order" and numerous National Commercials.
Anthony booked a national Amex spot directed by M. Night Shyamalan that debuted during the Oscar telecast.
You must register to audit!
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July 09
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Tuesday, July 7 - 5:30 PM
FREE BUSINESS SEMINAR
WITH ANTHONY GRASSO
Dosomething positive for your career - and it is free!
Artistic directorAnthony Grasso, who has a working relationship with over 100 NYC castingdirectors and agents, will is offering a free business seminar to discuss theins and outs acting professionally. Some topics include:
Bring your Headshot and Resume.
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Wednesday, July 8 - 6:30 PM
$32
Diane is back atBreakthrough Studios from Harden -Curtis. This extremely busy agenthas had clients in numerous feature films, Episodics (Law and Order,The Sopranos, etc), five new TV pilots, Broadway (Hairspray, LaBohem),National tours and Regional Theatre. She is cureently looking for alltypes, all ethnicities and all ages.
After the Q&A she will see monologues or scenes with areader.
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Wednesday, July 8 - 7:00 PM
$32.00
KimberlyGraham is currently casting the feature films "In the Meantime", "TresBesos", "The Shroud and soon to come "Unicorns"!! Plays: "RichBoyfriend", "Mouth to Mouth", for The New Group and "A Night at theAlhambra Cafe". This extremely busy casting office recently cast theCBS pilot "Babylon Fields", the video game Amnesia and the horror filmDigger. Also the 2007 feature films "Order of Redemption" and "UnmadeMan", "Love N Dancing", "Electric Virgin", "The Shroud", "Aftermath","The Attic" and "The Trouble With Cali" with Paul and Mira Sorvino!Recent credits also include, "Twelve and Holding", "Dot.Kill","Waltzing Anna", "Young Gentleman", "Things We Want" directed by EthanHawke and last year's "The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie" with CynthiaNixon. They have also cast numerous voice over talents for Video Gamework such as "Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas", "Manhunt", "The Max Payneseries", "Red Dead Revolver" and "Midnight Club II".
After the Q&A she will see monologues or scenes with areader.
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Thursday, July 9 - 7:30 PM
ROSS MEYERSON, CASTING DIRECTOR-
JULIE TUCKER CASTING
Master Class Intensive
$99.00
Ross,an Emmy award winning casting director is casting the series the hitshow "Rescue Me", a firy/Drama on FX and the critically acclaimed FXseries "Damages"! Other recent credits include Nurse Jackie, Last ofthe Ninth (Pilot of HBO), and Fox's Canterbury's Law. Ross also didcasting for the ABC pilot "Cashmere Mafia", "Mefighter Comedanchild",for Showtime, "Whitney" for HBO, the new Sci-Fi series "The DresdenFiles", and a feature film entitled Breakfast with Scott. They cast thepilot for Showtime's "Dexter."
Rosswill be handing out cold scenes the night of the workshop. Everyonewill get a good 15 minutes to review their copy and then work in agroup with a reader.
This workshop is a great opportunity for NYC actors of all ages andtypes to get in front of this busy casting director!
He has called in several actors to read for these NY shows and one booked a role on a pilot!
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Friday, July 10 - 1-4 PM
$119.00
Marci is a favorite guest here at Breakthrough Studios. This is always a sold out
She is now the Head Director of ABC Primetime casting- East Coast. She casts for numerous hour drama projects for ABC including NYPDBlue as well as mini-series and made for TV movies. Marci will receive yourheadshot ahead of time and then "cast" each actor in a Sitcom scene which youwill pick up 2 days before the date. Sheis interested in meeting all types/ethnicities for this busy office.
She has called in several actors from ourlast few Seminars with her.
Theintensive starts with a Q&A chat and then she will direct you on how toaudition for these kinds of roles. If you have taken her Dramatic intensivebefore this is a great second half.
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Monday, July 13 - 7:00 PM or Thursday July 30 -7:00 PM
$99.00Special Event
IF YOU MISSED HER LAST MONTH, NOW IS THE TIME TO GET IN FRONT OF THIS POWERHOUSE CD
Kimberly is the Head Casting Director for L&O:CI.Kimberly's past includes working on feature films, indie and studio, pilots,MOW's and miniseries as Lynn'sAssociate.
KIMBERLY HOPE is the Head Casting Director for Law and Order: CriminalIntent. She recently cast the new CBS mini-series "ComancheMoon" as well as cast the series regular roles for the new Dick Wolfseries "Conviction" a NY based pilot as well as a feature films.Kimberly also works on feature films, indie and studio, pilots, MOW's andminiseries as Lynn's Associate. Prior toKimberly joining Lynn Kressel's office she worked extensively in the indie filmworld as Adrienne Stern's Associate. While at this position Kimberly cast over15 films, many of which found great success on the festival circuit, Sundance, Toronto, etc. Kimberlyalso continues to freelance in the theater and has cast The ProvincetownRepertory Theatre 2004 Summer Season, The Sundance Institute Screenplay ReadingSeries 2004/2005 Season and plays at The Cherry Lane and The RattlestickTheatres.
After Q&A, she will see scenes with a reader. You will receive your scenes 1 -2 days inadvance.
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Monday, July 13 - 7:00 PM
$32.00
Jamie HarrisThe newest agent at this bi-coastal office, Jamie was an actor for 16years prior to becoming an agent in 2005. He is currently looking fortalented and experienced actors to expand his files! This agency hasclients on Broadway/National Tours (Wicked, Legally Blonde, Avenue Q,Wicked, The Little Mermaid, Mary Poppins, In the Heights), TV (L&O:SVU, One Life to Live, Guiding Light, All My Children) and in film(Hairspray, King Bolden, I am Legend, Afterwards). Jamie is interestedin meeting All Types-All Ages (18+).
After Q&A, he will see scenes with a reader or a monologue one-on-one.
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Tuesday, July 14 - 6:30 PM
Free Audit
Please note:Registration has begun.
May workshopwas sold out so sign up for the free audit.
Limited enrollment
Founder & Artistic Director Anthony Grasso's
popular 6 week workshop.
Free Audit for the first class!
Film & TV Audition Technique -
6 WeekWorkshop
with Founder/Artistic Director Anthony Grasso
*Agent/Casting Director seminar included!*
Price:Only $399
plus a free standard casting/agent semianr
Instructor: Anthony Grasso - Founder/Artistic Director of Breakthrough Studios
Anthony is the Owner/Artistic director of Breakthrough Studios and hasDirected and performed in theatre and films over 19 years. He's beenaprofessional acting instructor for an affiliate film studio with NYU Undergradprogram and his credits include "The Black Donnellys", "Sex andthe City", "Law and Order" (All three), "NYPD Blue",Daytime Soaps,Voiceovers and National Commercials.
The class will focus 6 genres for cold readings skills, breakingdown scripts, camera acting adjustment and acting styles for 1.sitcom2. episodic 3.film 4. commercial 5. soap and monologues.
Recent students have signed with TopAgencies such as Abrams Artists,TalentWorks and CESD and have booked contractroles on "One Life toLive", guest leads on "Law and Order"and numerous National Commercials.
Anthony booked a national Amex spot directed by M. Night Shyamalan that debutedduring the Oscar telecast.
You must register to audit!
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Wednesday, July 15 - 6:30 PM
Cyrenais happy to be back at Breakthrough. She represents clients in allareas of the industry. Currently she is looking for all types of newfaces!
After a Q&A, she will see scenes with a reader or monologues on-on-one.
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Wednesday, July 15 - 7:00 PM
DUNCAN STEWART, CD, SOUTHGATE PRODUCTIONS
$32.+10.00 surcharge
Duncan is working on over 10 Theatre projects - a great time to get in front of him.
Duncan Stewart is the Executive Director of SouthgateProductions - a company that primarily focuses on Casting and TalentConsultation for Theater/TV. Theater: Duncanis Director of Casting for the National Artists Management Company (NAMCO)where he is responsible for casting the Broadway, Londonand International touring companies of Chicago The Musical and all otherprojects for producers Barry and Fran Weissler (whose past Broadway projectsinclude Sweet Charity, Wonderful Town,Seussical, Annie Get Your Gun).
Duncan'scurrent projects include: Neil LaBute's West End premierof Fat Pig (NAMCO/ATG Co-Production) which will transfer to Broadway in 2010;Douglas Carter Beane's The Band Wagon (Gary Griffin, Director); Clueless TheMusical (Stephen Trask, Composer); Othello (Bway) and an upcoming all-Spanishversion of Chicago The Musical. Television: Duncanprovides talent consultation for numerous television projects now underdevelopment by/for Cineflix International. Based in the UK& Canada,Cineflix is an international group of companies that produces, acquires anddistributes original non-fiction, multi-genre television programming. In the past, Duncanworked with Alaine Alldaffer, (Casting Director/Playwrights Horizons) incasting numerous productions for the following theater companies: PlaywrightsHorizons, Huntington Theater Company, Soho Rep, Long Wharf Theater, CoconutGrove Playhouse as well as the Knight's of Prosperity (pilot) for ABC featuringMick Jagger.
After Q&A, Duncanwill see monologues and a prepared song - Pianist will be provided.
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Thursday, July 16 - 6:30 PM
Monday, July 20 - 7:00 PM
MATT DEPAOLA - JR. AGENT, GERSH AGENCY
$32.00
Matt is a JuniorAgent, The Gersh Agency. At this large, top bi-coastal agency for 3years, Matt is interested in meeting fresh new actors of all types, allethnicities who play teens through early 30's. Though an extensive resume isnot needed, talent is, as this office will not freelance. This agencyrepresents their clients on both coasts and will develop actors that they arepassionate about! If this is a fit then you MUST see Matt.
After the Q&A he will see monologues or scenes with areader.
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Tuesday, July 21 - 5:30PM
FREE BUSINESS SEMINAR WITH ANTHONY GRASSO
Dosomething positive for your career - and it is free!
Artistic directorAnthony Grasso, who has a working relationship with over 100 NYC castingdirectors and agents, will is offering a free business seminar to discuss theins and outs acting professionally. Some topics include:
Bring your Headshot and Resume.
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Wednesday, July 22 - 7:00 PM
Joelis a former actor and casting directo and is now a legit agent at thisprestigious mid-sized office. Joel represents all legit area and hasclients on Broadway (The Drowsy Chaperone, Spelling Bee, The ColorPurple, Spamalot, The Producers, Les Miserables, Tarzan, The Lion King,Mamma Mia, The Pirate Queen and The Little Mermaid); TV (Six Degrees,All 3 Law & Orders and The Sopranos); and film (The Tourist, InBloom, and Then She Found Me).
JED is a agent at The TalentHouse. This Boutique agency handles a focused list of signed actors forTV, Film and Theatre. Some clients can be seen in numerous NY episodics(The West Wing, The Sopranos, Third Watch, As The World Turns, GuidingLight, Hack, and all three Law and Orders) and on Broadway and theAmerican stage, Jed is a graduate of NYU/Tisch School of the Arts. Heis looking for all types and ethnicities.
After the Q&A they will see monologues or scenes with areader.
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Thursday, July 23 - 7:00 PM
COMMERCIAL FEST
3 Top Commercial Agents
$89
Tony Pichette, Casting Dir. For Kipperman Casting worked forParadigm before coming to Kipperman Casting. At Kipperman Casting, he works on commercials including but not limitedto "Verizon, Nextel, MCI, AT&T, Burger King, McDonalds, MTV, VH1, Sci-FiChannel Showtime and Spike TV.
LaurenGreen, Print Agent - Lauren Green Agency. Lauren is alwaysinterested in New faces for print work. She is looking for allethnicities and types. Her models appear in ads for national andinternationally known products.
After Q&A they will see cold commercial copy.
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$169.00 for Four Guests
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Tuesday, July 7 - 5:30 PM
FREE BUSINESS SEMINAR
WITH ANTHONY GRASSO
Dosomething positive for your career - and it is free!
Artistic directorAnthony Grasso, who has a working relationship with over 100 NYC castingdirectors and agents, will is offering a free business seminar to discuss theins and outs acting professionally. Some topics include:
Marketing yourself,
Common Mistakes Actors Make when auditioning,
How to be prepared,
Headshots and classes,and Meeting Industry people.
Don'tmiss this informative FREE seminar. Bring your Headshot and Resume.
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Wednesday, July 8 - 6:30 PM
DIANE RILEY, LEGIT AGENT - HARDEN CURTIS
$32
Diane is back atBreakthrough Studios from Harden -Curtis. This extremely busy agenthas had clients in numerous feature films, Episodics (Law and Order,The Sopranos, etc), five new TV pilots, Broadway (Hairspray, LaBohem),National tours and Regional Theatre. She is cureently looking for alltypes, all ethnicities and all ages.
After the Q&A she will see monologues or scenes with areader.
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Wednesday, July 8 - 7:00 PM
KIMBERLY GRAHAM - CASTING DIRECTOR, JUDY HENDERSON AND ASSOCIATES
$32.00
KimberlyGraham is currently casting the feature films "In the Meantime", "TresBesos", "The Shroud and soon to come "Unicorns"!! Plays: "RichBoyfriend", "Mouth to Mouth", for The New Group and "A Night at theAlhambra Cafe". This extremely busy casting office recently cast theCBS pilot "Babylon Fields", the video game Amnesia and the horror filmDigger. Also the 2007 feature films "Order of Redemption" and "UnmadeMan", "Love N Dancing", "Electric Virgin", "The Shroud", "Aftermath","The Attic" and "The Trouble With Cali" with Paul and Mira Sorvino!Recent credits also include, "Twelve and Holding", "Dot.Kill","Waltzing Anna", "Young Gentleman", "Things We Want" directed by EthanHawke and last year's "The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie" with CynthiaNixon. They have also cast numerous voice over talents for Video Gamework such as "Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas", "Manhunt", "The Max Payneseries", "Red Dead Revolver" and "Midnight Club II".
After the Q&A she will see monologues or scenes with areader.
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Thursday, July 9 - 7:30 PM
ROSS MEYERSON, CASTING DIRECTOR-
JULIE TUCKER CASTING
Master Class Intensive
$99.00
Ross,an Emmy award winning casting director is casting the series the hitshow "Rescue Me", a firy/Drama on FX and the critically acclaimed FXseries "Damages"! Other recent credits include Nurse Jackie, Last ofthe Ninth (Pilot of HBO), and Fox's Canterbury's Law. Ross also didcasting for the ABC pilot "Cashmere Mafia", "Mefighter Comedanchild",for Showtime, "Whitney" for HBO, the new Sci-Fi series "The DresdenFiles", and a feature film entitled Breakfast with Scott. They cast thepilot for Showtime's "Dexter."
Rosswill be handing out cold scenes the night of the workshop. Everyonewill get a good 15 minutes to review their copy and then work in agroup with a reader.
This workshop is a great opportunity for NYC actors of all ages andtypes to get in front of this busy casting director!
He has called in several actors to read for these NY shows and one booked a role on a pilot!
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Friday, July 10 - 1-4 PM
MARCI PHILLIPS - Head of ABC Primetime Casting
Master class intensive$119.00
Marci is a favorite guest here at Breakthrough Studios. This is always a sold out
She is now the Head Director of ABC Primetime casting- East Coast. She casts for numerous hour drama projects for ABC including NYPDBlue as well as mini-series and made for TV movies. Marci will receive yourheadshot ahead of time and then "cast" each actor in a Sitcom scene which youwill pick up 2 days before the date. Sheis interested in meeting all types/ethnicities for this busy office.
She has called in several actors from ourlast few Seminars with her.
Theintensive starts with a Q&A chat and then she will direct you on how toaudition for these kinds of roles. If you have taken her Dramatic intensivebefore this is a great second half.
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Monday, July 13 - 7:00 PM or Thursday July 30 -7:00 PM
KIMBERLY HOPE - LAW AND ORDER, CRIMINAL INTENT
$99.00Special Event
IF YOU MISSED HER LAST MONTH, NOW IS THE TIME TO GET IN FRONT OF THIS POWERHOUSE CD
Kimberly is the Head Casting Director for L&O:CI.Kimberly's past includes working on feature films, indie and studio, pilots,MOW's and miniseries as Lynn'sAssociate.
KIMBERLY HOPE is the Head Casting Director for Law and Order: CriminalIntent. She recently cast the new CBS mini-series "ComancheMoon" as well as cast the series regular roles for the new Dick Wolfseries "Conviction" a NY based pilot as well as a feature films.Kimberly also works on feature films, indie and studio, pilots, MOW's andminiseries as Lynn's Associate. Prior toKimberly joining Lynn Kressel's office she worked extensively in the indie filmworld as Adrienne Stern's Associate. While at this position Kimberly cast over15 films, many of which found great success on the festival circuit, Sundance, Toronto, etc. Kimberlyalso continues to freelance in the theater and has cast The ProvincetownRepertory Theatre 2004 Summer Season, The Sundance Institute Screenplay ReadingSeries 2004/2005 Season and plays at The Cherry Lane and The RattlestickTheatres.
After Q&A, she will see scenes with a reader. You will receive your scenes 1 -2 days inadvance.
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Monday, July 13 - 7:00 PM
$32.00
JAMIE HARRIS - LEGIT AGENT, CLEAR TALENT
Jamie HarrisThe newest agent at this bi-coastal office, Jamie was an actor for 16years prior to becoming an agent in 2005. He is currently looking fortalented and experienced actors to expand his files! This agency hasclients on Broadway/National Tours (Wicked, Legally Blonde, Avenue Q,Wicked, The Little Mermaid, Mary Poppins, In the Heights), TV (L&O:SVU, One Life to Live, Guiding Light, All My Children) and in film(Hairspray, King Bolden, I am Legend, Afterwards). Jamie is interestedin meeting All Types-All Ages (18+).
After Q&A, he will see scenes with a reader or a monologue one-on-one.
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Tuesday, July 14 - 6:30 PM
Free Audit
Please note:Registration has begun.
May workshopwas sold out so sign up for the free audit.
Limited enrollment
Founder & Artistic Director Anthony Grasso's
popular 6 week workshop.
Free Audit for the first class!
Film & TV Audition Technique -
6 WeekWorkshop
with Founder/Artistic Director Anthony Grasso
*Agent/Casting Director seminar included!*
Price:Only $399
plus a free standard casting/agent semianr
Instructor: Anthony Grasso - Founder/Artistic Director of Breakthrough Studios
Anthony is the Owner/Artistic director of Breakthrough Studios and hasDirected and performed in theatre and films over 19 years. He's beenaprofessional acting instructor for an affiliate film studio with NYU Undergradprogram and his credits include "The Black Donnellys", "Sex andthe City", "Law and Order" (All three), "NYPD Blue",Daytime Soaps,Voiceovers and National Commercials.
The class will focus 6 genres for cold readings skills, breakingdown scripts, camera acting adjustment and acting styles for 1.sitcom2. episodic 3.film 4. commercial 5. soap and monologues.
Recent students have signed with TopAgencies such as Abrams Artists,TalentWorks and CESD and have booked contractroles on "One Life toLive", guest leads on "Law and Order"and numerous National Commercials.
Anthony booked a national Amex spot directed by M. Night Shyamalan that debutedduring the Oscar telecast.
You must register to audit!
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Wednesday, July 15 - 6:30 PM
CYRENA ESPOSITO,PERSONAL MAGAGER, RED LETTER ENTERTAINMENT
$32.00Cyrenais happy to be back at Breakthrough. She represents clients in allareas of the industry. Currently she is looking for all types of newfaces!
After a Q&A, she will see scenes with a reader or monologues on-on-one.
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Wednesday, July 15 - 7:00 PM
DUNCAN STEWART, CD, SOUTHGATE PRODUCTIONS
$32.+10.00 surcharge
Duncan is working on over 10 Theatre projects - a great time to get in front of him.
Duncan Stewart is the Executive Director of SouthgateProductions - a company that primarily focuses on Casting and TalentConsultation for Theater/TV. Theater: Duncanis Director of Casting for the National Artists Management Company (NAMCO)where he is responsible for casting the Broadway, Londonand International touring companies of Chicago The Musical and all otherprojects for producers Barry and Fran Weissler (whose past Broadway projectsinclude Sweet Charity, Wonderful Town,Seussical, Annie Get Your Gun).
Duncan'scurrent projects include: Neil LaBute's West End premierof Fat Pig (NAMCO/ATG Co-Production) which will transfer to Broadway in 2010;Douglas Carter Beane's The Band Wagon (Gary Griffin, Director); Clueless TheMusical (Stephen Trask, Composer); Othello (Bway) and an upcoming all-Spanishversion of Chicago The Musical. Television: Duncanprovides talent consultation for numerous television projects now underdevelopment by/for Cineflix International. Based in the UK& Canada,Cineflix is an international group of companies that produces, acquires anddistributes original non-fiction, multi-genre television programming. In the past, Duncanworked with Alaine Alldaffer, (Casting Director/Playwrights Horizons) incasting numerous productions for the following theater companies: PlaywrightsHorizons, Huntington Theater Company, Soho Rep, Long Wharf Theater, CoconutGrove Playhouse as well as the Knight's of Prosperity (pilot) for ABC featuringMick Jagger.
After Q&A, Duncanwill see monologues and a prepared song - Pianist will be provided.
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Thursday, July 16 - 6:30 PM
PAUL FOUQUET, CD,ELISSA MYERS CASTING
$32.00
Paul has over twentyyears of casting experience and now works in a very busy office. Currently he is casting two PBS mini series,several Film and Television projects as well as 20 - 30 plays. In addition to several Tony nominatedBroadway shows, he has over 25 off Bway credits, Television pilots, mini-seriesand previous Emmy Award winning bio pics. Paul is very knowledgeable, and actor friendly. He is always looking for new faces.
After the Q&A he will see monologues or scenes with areader.
Paul has over twentyyears of casting experience and now works in a very busy office. Currently he is casting two PBS mini series,several Film and Television projects as well as 20 - 30 plays. In addition to several Tony nominatedBroadway shows, he has over 25 off Bway credits, Television pilots, mini-seriesand previous Emmy Award winning bio pics. Paul is very knowledgeable, and actor friendly. He is always looking for new faces.
After the Q&A he will see monologues or scenes with areader.
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Thursday, July16th – 6:00 PM
PAUL REISMAN,LEGIT AGENT, ABRAMS ARTISTS AGENCY
$32.00
This very busylegit agent from Abrams Artist is back by popular demand. Last time he was here, he receivedraves for his honest and insightful feedback. He is currently looking for all types and ethnicitiesfor this prestigious Bi coastal Agency.
After Q &A, he will see monologues one-on-one or a scene with a reader.
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MATT DEPAOLA - JR. AGENT, GERSH AGENCY
$32.00
Matt is a JuniorAgent, The Gersh Agency. At this large, top bi-coastal agency for 3years, Matt is interested in meeting fresh new actors of all types, allethnicities who play teens through early 30's. Though an extensive resume isnot needed, talent is, as this office will not freelance. This agencyrepresents their clients on both coasts and will develop actors that they arepassionate about! If this is a fit then you MUST see Matt.
After the Q&A he will see monologues or scenes with areader.
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Tuesday, July 21 - 5:30PM
FREE BUSINESS SEMINAR WITH ANTHONY GRASSO
Dosomething positive for your career - and it is free!
Artistic directorAnthony Grasso, who has a working relationship with over 100 NYC castingdirectors and agents, will is offering a free business seminar to discuss theins and outs acting professionally. Some topics include:
Marketing yourself,
Common Mistakes Actors Make when auditioning,
How to be prepared,
Headshots and classes,
and Meeting Industry people.
Don'tmiss this informative FREE seminar. Bring your Headshot and Resume.
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Wednesday, July 22 - 7:00 PM
Double Agent Night
LEGIT AGENT NIGHT - JED ABRAHAMS, THE TALENT HOUSE
JOEL CARLTON,DGRW
$59LEGIT AGENT NIGHT - JED ABRAHAMS, THE TALENT HOUSE
JOEL CARLTON,DGRW
Joelis a former actor and casting directo and is now a legit agent at thisprestigious mid-sized office. Joel represents all legit area and hasclients on Broadway (The Drowsy Chaperone, Spelling Bee, The ColorPurple, Spamalot, The Producers, Les Miserables, Tarzan, The Lion King,Mamma Mia, The Pirate Queen and The Little Mermaid); TV (Six Degrees,All 3 Law & Orders and The Sopranos); and film (The Tourist, InBloom, and Then She Found Me).
JED is a agent at The TalentHouse. This Boutique agency handles a focused list of signed actors forTV, Film and Theatre. Some clients can be seen in numerous NY episodics(The West Wing, The Sopranos, Third Watch, As The World Turns, GuidingLight, Hack, and all three Law and Orders) and on Broadway and theAmerican stage, Jed is a graduate of NYU/Tisch School of the Arts. Heis looking for all types and ethnicities.
After the Q&A they will see monologues or scenes with areader.
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Thursday, July 23 - 7:00 PM
COMMERCIAL FEST
3 Top Commercial Agents
$89
LAKEY WOLF - COMMERCIAL AGENT, CESD TALENT
TONY PICHETTE - COMMERCIAL CD, KIPPERMAN CASTING
LAUREN GREEN -PRINT AGENT, LAREN GREEN AGENCY
Lakey Wolff is an Agent at Cunningham Escott Slevin Doherty(CESD) Talent Agency in the On Camera Department. She has been at the Agencyfor over four years, representing actors in the areas of TV Commercials,Industrials, Trade Shows, Live Industrials and Demos. A former dancer, shestarted the Dance Department which represents dancers in the areas of DanceCommercials, Music Videos, Concert Tours, Print, Trade Shows, Live Industrials,and more. She is looking for all typesand ethnicities for this busy agency and has recently signed severalBreakthrough actors!TONY PICHETTE - COMMERCIAL CD, KIPPERMAN CASTING
LAUREN GREEN -PRINT AGENT, LAREN GREEN AGENCY
Tony Pichette, Casting Dir. For Kipperman Casting worked forParadigm before coming to Kipperman Casting. At Kipperman Casting, he works on commercials including but not limitedto "Verizon, Nextel, MCI, AT&T, Burger King, McDonalds, MTV, VH1, Sci-FiChannel Showtime and Spike TV.
LaurenGreen, Print Agent - Lauren Green Agency. Lauren is alwaysinterested in New faces for print work. She is looking for allethnicities and types. Her models appear in ads for national andinternationally known products.
After Q&A they will see cold commercial copy.
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Saturday, July 25 - 10:00 AM
***SPECIAL SATURDAY EVENT!***
Candice Alustiza, CD - Ugly Betty
Candice Alustiza, CD - Ugly Betty
Kim Moraefi, CD - Kim Moraefi Casting
Clay Smith, Legit Agent, Luedtke
Jen Konawal, Legit Agent, Gersh
$169.00 for Four Guests
Candice Alustiza is currently working on the tv series"UGLY BETTY". She is the Casting Associate over at Geoffrey SofferCasting. Prior to joining Geoffrey Soffer Casting, she was an assistant atJulie Tucker Casting, Gayle Keller Casting, and Bowling/Miscia Casting.
Kim Moarefi is an associate producer with Cypress Film, is currrently developing several theatre and film projects, including "Escalate" starring Eliza Dushku. Other credits include indie films "Stags" and "Zenith". HBO's "Doris and Bernard", starring Susan Sarandon and Ralph Fiennes, "Jesus Maria", directed by Caroline Kava, "Good Sharma", starring Joan Allen and Billy Connelly, "The Exonerated", a Court TV production; "Celebrity Charades", "Weekend Getaway", starring Jill Hennessy, "QM", starring Kathleen Chalfant, as well as "Polio Water", starring Misha Barton and Cherry Jones. She was also a NY casting director for the NBC daytime series "Passions".
Currently as associate with Ellen Parks, Ms. Moarefi is involved in casting "You Can't Win". Other credits w/Ellen include Grey Gardens", starring Jessica Lange and Drew Barrymore for HBO, "August", starring Josh Hartnett. She just finished Co-Casting (with Janct Foster) the BBC Radio Drama "The Day That Lehman Died", directed by John Dryden and is prepping the short "Not Interested"
Sample theater credits include: "Julius Caesar" and "Macbeth", for Shakespeare on the Sound; "The Exonerated", starring Richard Dreyfuss, Mia Farrow, Jeff Goldblum, and Aidan Quinn, which played Off-Broadway, the National Tour and The Edinburgh Festival; "Manuscript", directed by Bob Balaban; She started in casting at Circle Repertory Company, and ended up the casting director for a time. Past work in NY theatre includes Second Stage Theatre & The Atlantic Theatre Company. She occasionally functions as casting asssociate for Bway and regional casting director Janet Foster.
She has worked as an Associate Producer on the films "Bed Of Roses", and "Julian Po", both starring Christian Slater, "Cherry", starring Shalom Harlow, and "Sidestreets", starring Shabana Azmi and Shashi Kapoor, which was an Merchant Ivory Production, as well as "Milwaukee Minnesota", starring Bruce Dern, Randy Quaid and Troy Garity. She was also a producer on "The City of Dreams".
Currently as associate with Ellen Parks, Ms. Moarefi is involved in casting "You Can't Win". Other credits w/Ellen include Grey Gardens", starring Jessica Lange and Drew Barrymore for HBO, "August", starring Josh Hartnett. She just finished Co-Casting (with Janct Foster) the BBC Radio Drama "The Day That Lehman Died", directed by John Dryden and is prepping the short "Not Interested"
Sample theater credits include: "Julius Caesar" and "Macbeth", for Shakespeare on the Sound; "The Exonerated", starring Richard Dreyfuss, Mia Farrow, Jeff Goldblum, and Aidan Quinn, which played Off-Broadway, the National Tour and The Edinburgh Festival; "Manuscript", directed by Bob Balaban; She started in casting at Circle Repertory Company, and ended up the casting director for a time. Past work in NY theatre includes Second Stage Theatre & The Atlantic Theatre Company. She occasionally functions as casting asssociate for Bway and regional casting director Janet Foster.
She has worked as an Associate Producer on the films "Bed Of Roses", and "Julian Po", both starring Christian Slater, "Cherry", starring Shalom Harlow, and "Sidestreets", starring Shabana Azmi and Shashi Kapoor, which was an Merchant Ivory Production, as well as "Milwaukee Minnesota", starring Bruce Dern, Randy Quaid and Troy Garity. She was also a producer on "The City of Dreams".
Clay recently joined this AMAZING boutique agency that representsactors for all legit areas, both union and non-union. Currently, they haveclients in Mamma Mia, Chicago, Wicked, Shrek and In the Heights. Additionally,this agency has clients in the features (Nannie Diaries, I Think I Love MyLife, Enchanted, Just My Luck, Find Me Guilty, The Good Shepard, AmericanGangster, Two Weeks, Fame, Departed), and on television (Gossip Girl, all 3 L& O's, Rescue Me, Brotherhood, 30 Rock, Unusuals). He's currently lookingfor All Types of actors!
JenniferKonawal is a motion picture lit and motion picture talent agent at The GershAgency. Jennifer joined Gersh seven years ago as assistant to Bill Butler, headof the NYU office, and now as an agent has represented Morgan Spurlock (Supersize Me), Andrea Arnold (won Oscar for Wasp), Tate Donovan (O.C., Good Night Good Luck,Friends), JudahFriedlander, Stephen Guirgis (Playwright, Our Lady of 121st Street; actor, Palindromes), Jonathan Togo (CSI Miami), Peter Koechley (Managing Editor ofThe Onion), and Katja Esson (Oscar nominationfor her short documentary Ferry Tales). Prior to joining Gersh, Jennifer worked at the William MorrisAgency for 2½ years as assistant to the head of the motion picture department,Frank Frattaroli. Jennifer is licensed through SAG to represent actors throughGersh. She has a B.A. in Film Studies from Boston University.
After Q&A, They will see scenes with a reader. Actors will receive a written evaluation sheet from each casting director.
Monday July 27th@ 700 PM
ERICA PALGON,CASTING DIRECTOR, LIZ LEWIS CASTING
$32.00
Erica works inthis busy office that casts for Film and television. Some films include: X Men 3, Fantastic Four, Shortbus, Mean Girls, Somethings Gotta Give, andHedwig and the Angry Inch. Otherprojects include the TV Series Evergreen, and Rexxx the Firehouse WonderDog She is always looking for newfaces for upcoming projects.
After Q & A, she will see monologues one-on-one orscenes with a reader
Monday July 27th - 7:30 PM
JAMES CALLERI, CASTING DIRECTOR, CALLERI CASTING
NEW IFC COMEDY CALLED Z ROCK!!
$42.00
JAMESCALLERI formerlycast NBC's Lipstick Jungle and Fuerza Bruta (the new show from the creators ofDe La Guarda) and the upcoming Broadway New Jerusalem. TV: NBC's LipstickJungle and the critically acclaimed A Raisin in the Sun on ABC, other tv credsinclude Ed, Hope & Faith, Monk, Angela's Eyes. Film: Merchant Ivory'supcoming The City of Your Final Destination, also Heights, The White Countess,Lisa Picard is Famous, The Jimmy Show, Ready? OK! and Trouble Every Day.Upcoming films- Horton Foote's The Widow Claire directed by James Ivory,Upstate, Peter & Vandy, Awarded four Artios Awards for OutstandingAchievement in Casting. Past credits Broadway credits include: A Raisinin the Sun, Chicago, The Dead. Playwrights Horizons (10 seasons), Other creditsinclude: numerous productions for the The Flea, CSC Rep, Soho Rep, The CultureProject, Naked Angels, Long Wharf, New Georges, stageFARM, SPF (Summer PlayFestival), Epic, Page 73, and many seasons of NY Stage & Film Co. MemberCSA. Awarded four Artios Awards for Outstanding Achievement in Casting. Member CSA.
After Q&A, he will see scenes with a reader.
Scenes will either be cold or youwill receive your scene 1 - 2 in advance.
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Tuesday, July 28th – 7:00 PM
CRAIG HOLZBERG, AGENT, - AVOLON ARTISTS (BI-COSTAL)
$32.00
Craig hasworked as an actor and an agent in both NYC and L.A. Working in the commercial dept at HWA for the past fewyears, Craig is now representing clients for the expanding legit division ofthis well respected agency. He isparticularly interested in increasing the musical theater client list.
After Q&A, he will see monologues one-on-one.
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Wednesday, July 29 - 7:00 PM
MICHAL ZECHER, CD CBS
CBS Workshop
$99.00 SPECIAL EVENT
MichalZecher is the Talent Coordinator for the CBS Primetime castingdepartment. Michal works on series regular roles for all CBS Networkpilots and current series. She is currently working on casting 23 newprojects including a bunch of comedies and dramas! She is excited tomeet dedicated actors who are ready to make choices and learn aboutwhat is needed in order to book a series regular role!
After Q & A, she will see scenes with a reader.
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Thursday, July 30 - 6:30 PM
TORI VISGILIO, ASSOCIATE CD, ONE LIFE TO LIVE
one on one seminar
$32.00+ 5.00
Tori Visgilio, anAssociate Casting Director from "One Life to Live" is making anotherappearance here at Breakthrough Studios. She's been a CD for over 10years and is always looking for new faces. This Class will focus on all the insand outs of auditioning and filming a soap scene. Tori will direct and guildyou through scenes that she selects and hands out the night of. She has calledin several Breakthrough Studios actors for under-five and reoccurring partsfrom past seminars.
If you're looking to break into Soap Operas, Tori is definitely the one to see.
After Q&A she will see monologues one on one.
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August 5th - 5:00 PM
RELAXATION WITH PAULA KAY
FREE Event
No More AuditionNerves or Stage Fright
Manyprofessional actorsstill experience audition and performance relatedstress. Everything fromforgetting lines, voice breakage and stagefright can be relieved with thesimple use of quick, easy andcomprehensive relaxation technique byPKPerformance.co.uk. Thesetechniques have been used many performers fromactors on London'sWestEnd to singers on Broadway.
Paula Kay, anactress and singer from the UKused to suffer from severe anxiety duringthe audition process which for manyyears prevented her from beingsuccessful. After learning about the benefits ofhypnotherapy andapplying the techniques combined with relaxing music andaffirmationjust 1 month later she booked a principle role in a leadingmusicaltheatre show.
Paulahas now turned her experiences into a series of CD'sand MP3s dedicatedto helping actors to help combat the negative manifestationsof thisstress.
Allparticipants will be guided through these techniquesthat help you toget the call back and book the job AND to have a full TotalBodyRelaxation session which is currently reporting a 100% success rateinreducing immediate stress and tension after one session.
Don't let your subconscious hold you back!
Thetracks included are: ActingConfidence, Singing Confidence, Weight Lossand Body Confidence, Motivation,Ego Strengthener/Supreme Self Esteem,Social Confidence, Total Body Relaxation,Exam Confidence, AuditionConfidence, Deep Sleep and Study Success.
"I didn't want itto end. Paula's voice is so soothing it's a needed tonic!"
Ray Shell,Original cast of Starlight Express and Entertainment Producer
"Most of all I lovethe sound of Paula Kay's voice.
Assoonas she began to talk, I felt safe and trusted her gentle words tosoothall my tension away. I enjoyed the journey of relaxing my bodyfrom head totoe!"
Roger Wright,Original Simba from Lion King
When you said WARM, I felt warm. I feel calm, like nothing can bother me now. I love Paula Kay!"
Danielle DiLarso, New York Conservatoryfor Dramatic Arts student
"I found the session reallyhelpful and I was impressed with the professional approach.!"
Simon Dale, Casting Call Pro
It made a profound effect on mylife!!"
Keith Strachan, Director andComposer of Who Wants to be a Millionairetheme tune
MICHAL ZECHER, CD CBS
CBS Workshop
$99.00 SPECIAL EVENT
MichalZecher is the Talent Coordinator for the CBS Primetime castingdepartment. Michal works on series regular roles for all CBS Networkpilots and current series. She is currently working on casting 23 newprojects including a bunch of comedies and dramas! She is excited tomeet dedicated actors who are ready to make choices and learn aboutwhat is needed in order to book a series regular role!
After Q & A, she will see scenes with a reader.
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Thursday, July 30 - 6:30 PM
TORI VISGILIO, ASSOCIATE CD, ONE LIFE TO LIVE
one on one seminar
$32.00+ 5.00
Tori Visgilio, anAssociate Casting Director from "One Life to Live" is making anotherappearance here at Breakthrough Studios. She's been a CD for over 10years and is always looking for new faces. This Class will focus on all the insand outs of auditioning and filming a soap scene. Tori will direct and guildyou through scenes that she selects and hands out the night of. She has calledin several Breakthrough Studios actors for under-five and reoccurring partsfrom past seminars.
If you're looking to break into Soap Operas, Tori is definitely the one to see.
After Q&A she will see monologues one on one.
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August 5th - 5:00 PM
RELAXATION WITH PAULA KAY
FREE Event
No More AuditionNerves or Stage Fright
Manyprofessional actorsstill experience audition and performance relatedstress. Everything fromforgetting lines, voice breakage and stagefright can be relieved with thesimple use of quick, easy andcomprehensive relaxation technique byPKPerformance.co.uk. Thesetechniques have been used many performers fromactors on London'sWestEnd to singers on Broadway.
Paula Kay, anactress and singer from the UKused to suffer from severe anxiety duringthe audition process which for manyyears prevented her from beingsuccessful. After learning about the benefits ofhypnotherapy andapplying the techniques combined with relaxing music andaffirmationjust 1 month later she booked a principle role in a leadingmusicaltheatre show.
Paulahas now turned her experiences into a series of CD'sand MP3s dedicatedto helping actors to help combat the negative manifestationsof thisstress.
Allparticipants will be guided through these techniquesthat help you toget the call back and book the job AND to have a full TotalBodyRelaxation session which is currently reporting a 100% success rateinreducing immediate stress and tension after one session.
Don't let your subconscious hold you back!
Thetracks included are: ActingConfidence, Singing Confidence, Weight Lossand Body Confidence, Motivation,Ego Strengthener/Supreme Self Esteem,Social Confidence, Total Body Relaxation,Exam Confidence, AuditionConfidence, Deep Sleep and Study Success.
"I didn't want itto end. Paula's voice is so soothing it's a needed tonic!"
Ray Shell,Original cast of Starlight Express and Entertainment Producer
"Most of all I lovethe sound of Paula Kay's voice.
Assoonas she began to talk, I felt safe and trusted her gentle words tosoothall my tension away. I enjoyed the journey of relaxing my bodyfrom head totoe!"
Roger Wright,Original Simba from Lion King
When you said WARM, I felt warm. I feel calm, like nothing can bother me now. I love Paula Kay!"
Danielle DiLarso, New York Conservatoryfor Dramatic Arts student
"I found the session reallyhelpful and I was impressed with the professional approach.!"
Simon Dale, Casting Call Pro
It made a profound effect on mylife!!"
Keith Strachan, Director andComposer of Who Wants to be a Millionairetheme tune
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