Saturday, 24 September 2011

Young Asian Actor wanted and news of a Contemporary Circus National Showcases and Conference

Young Asian actor opportunity

Salary: £150 per week, plus expenses plus mentoring and advice

Apply by: 03.10.11 17:00

South West
Fairgame Theatre are looking for a young asian actor (18-25) to be in their forthcoming national tour of Arabian Nights.  We want to recruit a young person who is considering a career in performing arts and is possibly at a standstill in their life; a young drama school leaver/ or a gap year student, we want to give a young person their first step into a performing arts career.  The piece will be devised by the company and will go on a 7 week national tour.  Fairgame are based in Gloucestershire and we will rehearse in Gloucester.
Rehearsals start on 10th october and the tour ends on christmas eve.  We have just been let down by a young actor and so are urgently looking really hard to recruit a young person who is interested in a performing arts career.  For more information etc please phone or email Sarah Blowers, Artistic Director of Fairgame
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Circus Futures - Contemporary Circus National Showcases and Conference
30th November and 1st December Bristol, UK- 2011
Welcome Reception on the evening of 29th November

Circus Futures is a unique event for national and international delegates and aims to provide connection routes between policy makers, programmers and artists by stimulating conversations between them and showcasing performances that represent the breadth of contemporary circus in the UK and ROI. It has been informed by discussions with key individuals working in and around the industry.

An “open call” for artists to apply to be paid to take place in the Showcases is presently live and can be accessed.  EMAIL: verena@circusfutures.org,

SAM HAYWOOD TV & FILM WORKSHOP

WHAT: One Day TV and Film Intensive Workshop
WHEN: OCTOBER 10th
WHO: with SAM  HAYWOODE
Book a place now for our NEXT WORKSHOP!

A few words from SAM...
''My One Day workshop is designed to give you the very best chance of success within the industry. Over the years I've helped a considerable amount of people achieve success and gain the confidence required to make casting directors "believe" in you and your ability. I will teach you the following'':

Camera technique
Improvisation
Script reading
The do's and dont's of being on set
How to make sure you get that job when attending a casting
How to put yourself forward for the right description when applying for a casting

The one day workshop is aimed at: ACTORS, PRESENTERS &  BACKGROUND ARTISTS

I have been in the undustry as a casting director for 10 years and teaching people, from professionals to background artists for 12 years so have a vast amount of experience in the industry. To book a place for the workshop please email sam@haywoodcasting.biz or email via the contact page. The price for the workshop is only £40!
SAMS website can be found on 
http://www.haywoodcasting.biz/#!info

Friday, 23 September 2011

Details for actor wanted for Great Expectations Tour

Charles Dickens 'Great Expectations'  is taking to the road for a ten week tour.
We are looking for an Actor.
Confident, physical, versatile actor, able to learn lines fast. Must be reliable! Would also be a bonus to know the story. Age range : 30 - 45 Ethnicity: Caucasian Physical characteristics: Solid.
Pay £200 per week.
Closing date for applications 25/09/11.
Contact email:  info@hotbuckleproductions.co.uk

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We are looking for a wise sounding American to voice a film’s narration. A voice of authority, methodical and gentle. 35 -65 An informal audition will take place on Wednesday 28th September 2011.
London (Gower Street).. Email slade.enquiries@ucl.ac.uk.
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Here is some interesting information for anyone thinking about writing for film and for anyone looking at film school http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/system/topicRoot/Film_School/