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Financial Education Online Workshop for Entertainment Professionals
BUDGETING NUTS & BOLTS (ET) A single-session workshop focused on identifying financial goals and getting specific about the flow of money in our lives. Participants will learn simple strategies for tracking income and expenses in a way that makes sense for performing arts and entertainment industry professionals who don’t always earn and spend the same way each month, and get connected with resources and an action plan to take the next step. This workshop is held monthly on the first Tuesday of each month (except holiday weeks), and some Wednesday evenings at 5:00 pm ET. ***Beginning in April 2020 and until further notice this event will be held online only via Zoom webinar. There is no in-person meeting.*** RSVP: via Eventbrite LOCATION: Online PREREQUISITE: Registration via Eventbrit...
RWS Entertainment Summer Performers Needed!
RWS is actively seeking a variety of performers for the summer seasons at Story Land (Glen, NH — the White Mountains), The Cartoon Network Hotel (Lancaster, PA) and Dutch Wonderland (Lancaster, PA)! Who: Calling all singers , dancers, improv performers, immersive actors, costume characters, face characters, hosts, and/or anyone with exceptional performing skills that would enhance the guest experience Compensation: $684/week Contract includes housing, travel assistance, discounts, employee perks and more. Contract Length: Season runs end of May – Labor Day Auditions: Virtual For more details on the specific roles & audition dates visit: https://www.experiencerws.com/talent/auditions-calendar/ Link to Application Form: https://bit.ly/3gFxGC9!
NextStage at Village Theatre is offering FREE Online Professional Artist Development
Village Theatre, a Regional theatre based outside of Seattle, WA has recently launched the program NextStage: offering FREE online classes with a focus on Professional Artist Development. Details on the NextStage program and how to register below! Village Theatre NextStage Are you a professional artist? Join us for NextStage, a FREE online class series designed to illuminate, support, and encourage the professional artistic experience through practical instruction and conversation. Who: All artists are welcome, no matter your level of experience or training. The only requirement is that you are at least 18 years old. When: Classes are held on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month, from 7:30–8:30 pm. Each class is 45 minutes (recorded) followed by 15 minutes of Q&A (not recorded). The...
NETC Virtual Auditions – Application Opens Oct. 15
NETC Virtual Audition Overview With this new format, we anticipate that many casting agents and directors will participate in the event, offering both summer and year-round employment to performing actors, musical theatre performers, and theatre technicians, as well as Equity Membership Candidacy Programs. An average of 30 companies are represented at these auditions annually, including summer and year-round theatres (Equity and non-Equity), college-based summer theatres, repertory companies, Shakespearian and Renaissance Festivals, outdoor dramas and faires, music theatres, touring companies, children’s theatres, and dinner theatres, whose seasons include the classics, dramas, musicals, comedies, and revues. Casting companies and professional theatre training companies and conservat...
Press Release: StrawHats and NETC to Host Virtual 2021 Auditions
Last week, StrawHats Auditions and the New England Theatre Conference announced that both organizations will be holding virtual auditions for 2021. More information can be found in the press release below, as well as on each organization’s website: https://www.strawhat-auditions.com/ https://www.netconline.org Via: https://www.facebook.com/TheStrawHatAuditions/photos/a.517795808237455/3939071996109802/
Actors Pro Expo Goes Virtual!
Actors Pro Expo is going virtual this year! The organizers invite you to attend this fun event which will include: Seminars Live Q&A Opportunity to be seen by casting directors Live chat with other attendees Meet with Exhibitors Competitions with cash prizes It will be an engagement driven experience filled with networking and learning opportunities. An impactful event that will extend well beyond the computer screen. In particular you may be interested in the Meals 4 Monologues initiative where over 20 CSA Casting Directors will be seeing union and non-union Actors. You can read more about that and register for FREE general admission here: https://www.actorsproexpo.com/virtual
Enter Playbill’s Search for a Star Contest!
WHAT Playbill wants you! As Broadway and theatres around the country take this intermission, we want to make use of this time by opening the doors to the audition room wide open. It’s time for a casting call! If you think you have what it takes to be the next big musical theatre star, submit a self-tape audition singing the song of your choice. We invite performers of a range of ages (16 and up), all races, creeds, gender identities, sexual orientations, shapes, sizes, and backgrounds to submit. The Search for a Star contest is committed to widening the talent pool. All submissions will be judged by a panel of experts and industry professionals, brought to you by Playbill, The Growing Studio, and Stewart/Whitley. Each week, Playbill will post highlights from eligible entries, but at the en...
The Upside to Training at Home
Dance Magazine delivers a silver lining of some of the upsides to training while quarantined at home. Although this article focuses on dance training, these positives can be applied to training across the industry. With school starting up in a matter of weeks, with the majority of classes being held virtually, try to remember these 5 positive aspects of learning from home, which can help make you a stronger performer: Less reliance on mirrors No one to follow if you don’t know the steps More time to slow down and correct technique issues The option to dance outside The ability to experiment with different teachers View Article
2020 Theatre Bay Virtual Auditions are Now Open!
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic and its effect on the theatre community, Theatre Bay Area has launched the 2020 Virtual Regionals, which are categorized by the four regions of the Bay Area: East Bay, North Bay, South Bay, and San Francisco. Theatre Bay Area has crafted the virtual auditions to meet the needs of our individual and company members in this current climate while incorporating feedback from past general and regional auditions. Actors: Actors are able to submit their headshot, resume, and a link to their audition video via an electronic form and select which regions they’d like to be considered for. Actors! Have questions about making a video audition? Read our FAQs here. Auditors (Companies, Casting Directors, Etc.): Registered auditors will receive access starting on August...
Brush Up on Your Makeup Skills
Are you running out of quarantine ideas for ways to improve and expand your craft? Now is the perfect time to “brush up” on your make up skills for both the stage and on-camera work! Stage & Screen Camera-Friendly Makeup Do you have a headshot session coming up? Check out these tutorials for the popular “no make-up” look! 10 Expert Tips for Getting Camera-Ready Filming a self-tape? Learn how to prep your skin to look your best camera-ready self! 6 Helpful YouTube Tutorials for Stage Makeup Prefer to have someone show you how to do your makeup? These 6 YouTube videos will do the trick! General Makeup Tips & Tricks Eyeliner Makeup Tips for Beginners Eyeliner can be a tricky makeup product to master, especially for beginners. However, just like with everything else in life, p...
Greater Philadelphia Annual Auditions – UPDATE
Greater Philadelphia Annual Auditions Thank you for your interest in the Greater Philadelphia Annual Auditions. We are living through an unprecedented moment in our history as we, our city, and the world are responding to COVID-19. As this crisis unfolds, the safety and well-being of the Philadelphia Theatre Community is our priority. The Greater Philadelphia Annual Auditions have been postponed to a later date to be announced. Please check back HERE for updates regarding re-scheduling.
COVID-19 Freelance Artist Resources
For more information on the following, please visit: https://covid19freelanceartistresource.wordpress.com/ This list is specifically designed to serve freelance artists, and those interested in supporting the independent artist community. This includes, but is not limited to, actors, designers, producers, technicians, stage managers, musicians, composers, choreographers, visual artists, filmmakers, craft artists, teaching artists, dancers, writers & playwrights, photographers, etc. What this list IS: an aggregated list of FREE resources, opportunities, and financial relief options available to artists of all disciplines. What this list IS NOT: a place to promote individual artist practices (we love you, but we’re not equipped for that); a place to promote fee for service work; or a pla...
