Acting in Columbus Newsletter | April 2011: UPCOMING AUDITIONS

UPCOMING AUDITIONS

Mantis and Moon Casting Call

Mantis and Moon Moving Pictures and Sound announces auditions for an upcoming feature film to be shot in Toledo.
Our first full length Feature film (Out of the Shadows) won the award for “Best Drama Feature” at the 2005 Hollywood International HD Film Festival, and was placed on the Internet Movie Data Base, here. The “Thunder Series” are our nature documentaries which play nationally on PBS which can be foundhere and here.

In an effort to always remain on the "cutting edge" of high definition cinematography, Mantis and Moon has recently moved from shooting in DVCPRO HD to Red Cam. Some examples of movies shot with a Red camera include 'The Social Network', 'District 9' and 'Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides'. We are excited by this and are hopeful that it will take us to the next level in movie-making.

Interested parties for the Cast and Crew member positions should contact Chuy at (419) 535-7482 and/or e-mail your Head-Shot and Resume to: chuy@mantisandmoon.com

Good luck, and thanks for your interest.

Chuy DeLosSantos

Sunday April 17, 2011 1:00-8:00pm $175

This is where beginning actors get their feet wet. Learn how to audition for and break into the local commercial and industrial industry. If you already have an agent but want to increase your "Bookability" this workshop will give you the edge over your competitors! This workshop will give you experience with the actual audition/filming process. You'll work on-camera all day doing both prepared and cold readings, and receive plenty of feedback from instructor Richard Mason.

Wednesdays, beginning April 6, 2011 7:00pm-9:30pm $200

This eight-week class offers a focused introduction to the acting process. Beginning actors work, stage, and shoot several film scenes during the eight-week session. We work in depth on concepts central to the actor's role development for film. We use Shurtleff's 12 Guideposts as our basic text to help students make strong choices with a wide variety of scenes and monologues. Your ability to make active, personal choices is essential for dynamic auditions and performances for stage and film.

Mondays, April 11 - May 23, 2011 7-9:30 $250

An intensive workshop to prepare the actor for working on a film or television set and to produce a clip for their demo reel. Students will concentrate on the development of acting skills through working on a film based on 12 ANGRY MEN, a 1957 film directed by Sidney Lumet. Our modern adaptation of this film will allow each student to be cast in a substantial role.

This class will guide the student, step by step, from the audition process, through preparation and rehearsal to actually filming on a set. In addition, students will also learn industry etiquette and terminology. We will be shooting with two cameras and a film crew to produce a product worthy for the actors' demo reels.

Students, friends and family members are invited to attend the WRAP PARTY and SCREENING of the film on Sunday June 5, 2011 7:00pm. Students will receive a DVD of the film and a individual clip for their demo reels.

The film will also be screened for regional Casting Directors, Agents and Filmmakers.

Thursdays, beginning April 7, - May 26, 2011 7-9:30 $200

Whether you’re an acting enthusiast who is ready to jump into the action or a professional looking to liven up their next performance or audition, this is the right course for you!

It’s a Scene Study class – with a difference. Everyone in class works on scenes from the same author. The plays (or screenplays) are chosen for their complexity, challenge, depth, and for containing the great roles that actors dream of playing.

Another difference is that scenes are usually double-cast. At the root is my deeply held philosophy that each actor can bring something unique to each role. Seeing others bring the same role to life, with completely different choices, gives you confidence that you can trust your own ideas and follow your own instincts. It also helps you give up the notion of “doing it right.” There is no “right and wrong” to creativity. In addition, being able to watch each other work on difficult material that you yourself are grappling with intimately, affords invaluable inspiration.

Each student will also have the chance to work on two monologues during this eight-week workshop. We will help you choose the best material to showcase your talents or you may work on material already in your repertoire.