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Post by MJ Ferruzza on Jun 6, 2007 20:55:40 GMT -5
You can join the Creative Talent Workshop at anytime. We prefer all of our talent to be signed with an agent. If they are not under contract, we will find the best one for them. So many talent sign with an agent and then sit by the phone. We have the tools to help market them beyond what their agent can or will do for them. When you join the Creative Talent Workshop, we will... Help you find, locate and sign with the right agent/s Find the right photographer (at YOUR price range!) Help build your marketing. Help build your resume and direct you to the right special skills to work on. Plus... we offer the best acting classes in the area (since 1990)! And much, much more.
The best thing is that we are on call for you! We will try to answer all your questions in a timely fashion. Either by phone, email or now our message board.
As you can see the Creative Talent Workshop is all about the Talent!
~ MJ
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Post by MJ Ferruzza on Jul 29, 2007 12:33:34 GMT -5
New classes starting!
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Post by MJ Ferruzza on Jul 16, 2007 5:09:15 GMT -5
The whole situation went so fast and Alex was so young. I wonder what Alex would think about it when he gets a little older. He has probably forgotten any and all of it. And I have to honor his parents by keeping silent, but I wonder what would happen if I ran into an 18 y/o Alex and he remembered me as his acting coach and I confessed the whole story that he DID get a TV show. I'm not that cruel.
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Post by MJ Ferruzza on Jun 5, 2007 1:32:09 GMT -5
As an acting coach and talent counselor, I have worked with some very talented kids over the years. I have even set up a program to get them working professionally quickly and painlessly for their parents. This is the story of one such great creative kid.
Alex joined my acting class at age 5. The very first thing he said to me when he walked through the studio door was "I want my own TV show!" This was not an unusual request from another wonderfully talented kid. I have had requests in the form of questions like: "Can I be on TV?" "Can I do a commercial?" and "Can I meet ...{insert star of the day here}?" But Alex said in no uncertain terms... "I WANT MY OWN TV SHOW!"
His mother kind of laughed it off, but I was already formulating my game plan for this next young superstar: #1 He was already signed with a local agent so he needed a regional one. #2 He needed his union card, so he auditioned for every union ad he could. #3 Landing a few union jobs, he joined the union. #4 Have him sign with a major market agency. #5 National ads. #6 An audition for a network TV show.
Within a year of working on his game plan, Alex landed an audition for a network TV show. He was cast instantly. His parents were asked to move to L.A. for a contractually determined time frame. I did my job!
But... Not all fairy tales end happily ever after! His parents turned down the network show. They did not want to move. They did not want Alex to change schools or be tutored on set. They had bought a new house. Just joined a new church. All this was way too quick. They just said no!
Alex was devastated! So they enrolled him in martial arts to get his mind off the disappointment. He stopped auditioning and dropped his talent agency contact and contract soon afterward. Was I disappointed in his parents decision? No! They are his legal guardians. They make the very important decisions. He was not 18. This was their call! But when I do think back on his success, I remind myself what he said the very first day we met...
"I WANT MY OWN TV SHOW!"
So... I did MY job!
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Post by MJ Ferruzza on Mar 30, 2008 5:04:19 GMT -5
Free Ear Prompter Class with a 5 week acting session for adults!
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Post by MJ Ferruzza on Jan 1, 2008 18:40:58 GMT -5
Takes a little practice but it is one of the greatest tools an on camera talent can have. You just record your script into a recorder, put an ear piece in your ear, wear the transmitter around your neck and voila, you can cheat on scripts...better than a pop college quiz! See one here: www.actindy.com/orderIt is a skill that you can put on your resume. But you better know how to use it! We have classes here: www.actindy.com/classes
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Post by MJ Ferruzza on Dec 2, 2007 23:37:05 GMT -5
5 Acting syles: Stage, TV, Commercial, Film..and Voice work
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Post by MJ Ferruzza on Oct 13, 2007 9:16:55 GMT -5
Voice over work is lucrative and in hot demand if you have the right connections, a good demo and today's staple...an in home studio on your computer w/ associated software (for auditions or finished work).
Most working voice artists today have been submitting their work to clients via their own studio. They get auditions or leads via emails and can Mp3 their demos or work back via ISDN lines or phone patches. This practice has been going on for years since the computer revolution, but have no fear. There are agencies that represent voice talent out there. There are also recording studios that will keep your demos on file for future reference as well as some ad agencies.
If you need further information on how to proceed easily (and cost effectively), feel free to contact me.
~ MJ Ferruzza
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Post by MJ Ferruzza on Sept 6, 2007 6:53:13 GMT -5
The model search scam uses a polished radio ad offering an audition and meeting with a Hollywood casting director. This is a scam. This is a way that they sell classes at $2000 or more to the unsuspecting wannabee. The chance that you will win anaudition from a company that will not give you personal details on the audition is close to nil. Just a word of warning!
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Post by MJ Ferruzza on Aug 7, 2007 15:48:16 GMT -5
The resume should be split into 5 parts. 1. A decent picture or headshot of the indivdual. 2. Contact information such as phone, cell emails and address. 3. Statistics: All current sizes. 4. Experiences: List roles and theaters. 5. Training: Include schools or acting classes.
If you ever need help on auditions, classes and more... Contact me!
Break a Leg
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Post by MJ Ferruzza on Jul 29, 2007 7:49:38 GMT -5
I was at a get together with friends and their families recently and came across this situation. Someone had brought up that I was in a recent commercial they had seen. Another remembered one they had seen out of state. A third said.."he's an actor???" Yes! I am an actor so let me give you a few rules before you pass judgement and make a dumb comment. #1 Yes! I have done commercials. (Over 1500 actually) You have probably seen me or turned the channel on one of my ads without even knowing it. #2 I can do commercials and ads that aren't on TV...they are print ads, radio ads and training films. In fact, I have had a lot of fun doing training films. I got to play John Belushi, John Lovitz, the Godfather, clowns, animal trainers and hundreds more. #3 Is there money in acting? Yes if you are dedicated enough and find the right opportunities through agents, managers and producers. Mortgage lendors and banks see us as a risk, but there have been actors around longer than all the technical jobs ever created. #4 You don't look like a movie star? No! But I fit the characters that a lot of ad agencies cast. I may not be blonde hair/blue eyed...but I usually get any part that calls for my look. #5 Actors are flaky, are you crazy??? Yes! It comes with having to play all those characters. Not schizo, but close! LOL
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Jul 17, 2007 10:04:02 GMT -5
Post by MJ Ferruzza on Jul 17, 2007 10:04:02 GMT -5
The question has been asked... how much time should an actor devote to acting a week? As a minimum, the part time actor should devote 2 hours a week. Reading scripts and reviews. Watching shows and movies for insight on acting. Even character studies. And of course class time. As a minimum, the professional actor should devote 30-45 minutes a day (3-4 hours a week)! These also include adding to their actor's note book or journal, memorizing material to keep fresh, rehearsals, performances, studying stagecraft, make-up and all those listed above.
If it is true that you attract what you focus on, then it seems right that you should be prepared when a break or opportunity presents itself.
Example...as a new special skill for my resume, I wanted to list the piano. I play by ear, but I wanted to get even better. So I practiced intensely for months, hours and hours each day. And almost immediately I was being offered parts, roles and projects that required me to play the piano or keyboards. The same for scuba diving.
Well! Now that you know the time requirements, get working! The clock is running!
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Post by MJ Ferruzza on Jul 12, 2007 19:31:10 GMT -5
If you are not keeping notes and observations on acting references, character study or even How Tos (ie.. how to do a certain magic trick, throw your voice, impersonate someone, etc...) you are NOT staying on top of your acting craft.
Acting is like any trained craft. It has to be nurtured, practiced and developed continually.
Get a notebook and start writing and compiling!
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Post by MJ Ferruzza on Jul 11, 2007 9:48:35 GMT -5
Of course I offer the best classes, but you knew that!
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Post by MJ Ferruzza on Jul 11, 2007 9:27:24 GMT -5
You may have tried other acting programs and were burned. You may have tried other acting programs and got a lot from them. This is fine. The Creative Talent Workshop will NEVER discourage a talent from spreading their wings and going out to seek more resources or other programs. We have been helping talent since 1990 and made some of the longest lasting relationships in the industry than any other program. Our students don't just end a class and disappear. They are always welcomed back and can use our resources at anytime. We have been able to keep this all going through referrals from great students and members. So don't be upset that you tried another venue. We will always be here for you offering you great advice, networking and our vast resources of info.
Pass the word.
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