[NEohioPAL]"Tricks of the Trade" Series Continues & New February Sessions
Wakeup4664 at aol.com
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"Tricks of the Trade:=A0 Actor's Career, Craft & Professional Development, A=
=20
Non-Traditional Approach to Pursuing Your Passion"=A9
Classes Continue . . . This Saturday
New February Sessions Added.
for
WAKE UP And LIVE's Actors' Studio
Sue Johnson, Director
Call (216)561-8608 to register & for complete details.
"Tricks of the Trade:=A0 Actor's Career, Craft & Professional Development, A=
=20
Non-Traditional Approach to Pursuing Your Passion"=A9 at Shaker Hts. locatio=
n.=20
Saturdays, beginning January 24th - March 6th,=A0 2004,=20
10:30 AM - 12:00 noon.
To register for ongoing classes for Actors, Playwrights and Directors, call=
=20
(216)561-8608, or email wakeup4664 at aol.com. =20
The Series:=20
. Sat. 1/31: 'Strugglin': Auditions & Jobs . . . . . for Theatre, On-camer=
a=20
& Voiceover
Learn the Do's & Don'ts of audition techniques. You will learn how audition=
s=20
work, how to prepare for them, and where to find them. Be prepared for the=20
different scenarios: Monologues vs. Reading from the Script. After the=20
audition, and you get the job, you'll learn the Do's & Don'ts of what to do=20=
next.
. Sat. 2/1: 'Strivin,' part 1: Voiceover Skills & Techniques (commercial=
&
=20
industrial for radio & TV)
Great voiceover talent uses multiple basic 'actors' tools' to get & keep the=
=20
listener's attention, sell the product, and solve the problem. Commercial,=20
Industrial, PSA's, Story Telling & Narration copy all require unique voiceov=
er=20
abilities. Find out why voiceover work isn't easy as it looks.
. Sat. 2/14: Strivin', part II: On-Camera Skills & Techniques (commercial=
,=20
=20
industrial & film)
There's a difference between acting techniques on stage and on-camera. Usin=
g=20
your basic 'actors' tools,' learn what makes acting for TV & film different=20
from acting for the stage. This session will show you how to adapt your sta=
ge=20
skills to be successful for on-camera auditions and jobs.
. Sat. 2/21: 'Strivin', part III: Diction, Dialogue & Speaking Techniques=20
for On-
stage, On-camera & Voiceover=20
Do you 'Swallow' your words? Have you been called a 'Mush Mouth?' Have you=
=20
been asked to 'Slow down?' Professionals pay attention to the details -=20
pacing, "t's, d's, & ings," etc. Learn to play with language and your voice=
:=20
enunciation, articulation, intonation, inflection, and more, to give your=20
characters more flavor. Great session for singers & comedians, too.
. Sat. 2/28 & Sat. 3/6: 'Survivin,' parts I & II. Marketing: 'Tools of th=
e=20
Trade,'=20
Business Basics & Getting Work"
(Registration for both sessions is preferred, but not mandatory.)
Every actor must have the right tools of the trade - Photos, Resumes, Demo=20
Tapes, etc. But you need to learn how to spend your money wisely, by knowin=
g -=20
when, where, why and how - to get the tools of the trade you will need.
Breaking into the business: There's more to being an actor than acting. You=
=20
will have to know about the=20
following to increase your chances of being successful -- Freelancing,=20
Agencies, Contracts, "Scams,"=20
Casting Directors, Producers & Directors, Unions, and Being an Independent=20
Contractor, Record keeping:=20
Income & Expenses.
Learn the - Who - What - When - Where - Why - & - How - to make that Leap=20
from Cleveland to NYC, Chicago, LA & other major talent markets. Everything=20=
from=20
- Audition - to - Acting Classes - to - Apartments, Resources, Networking &=
=20
other "Survival skills." All about "Showcases" and developing your own "One=20
Man/Woman Show" to get noticed & to get work.
. Sat. 3/13: Aspirin,' Arrivin'. . . (& Stayin' There): Career Options &=20
Transitions
Learn how to create, build & keep your career alive. Use your versatility to=
=20
help pay the bills when your career seems stalled or isn't going the way you=
'd=20
like. Discover the power of creating your individual "'Signature Style'=20
Career Game Plans."
=20
Note: Can't attend Saturday classes? Private Coaching is available at the=20
same price for this series for limited time, only.
=20
Fee: $25.00 per session. $20.00 per session for 3 or more sessions=
.=20
=20
Major Credit cards accepted.
Paid Registration must be received 3 days in advance of each session.
Call (216) 561-8608 to register & for complete details. =20
.New "Tricks of the Trade" Sessions . . . Coming In Feb.
Thurs. 2/12: "Tricks of the Trade: Tax Tips & Savings=20
Strategies" 6:30 P - 8:30 P
Location TBA, Shaker Hts.
Actors, Directors, Playwrights and all Performing Artists need to learn how=20
to get ready for "Uncle Sam." Do you know all the angles about recordkeepin=
g,=20
legitimate entertainment expenses, deductions you qualify for? Even if a t=
ax=20
preparer does your taxes, does (s)he know about possible tax breaks for you?=
=20
Chris Fortunato, Attorney, fellow actor, & guest instructor, will discuss=20
the ins and outs of income tax, the difference between Schedule A and Schedu=
le C=20
deductions, W2s vs. 1099s, local taxes, self-employment issues, & getting a=20
jump on tax planning for calendar year 2004.
Call (216) 561-8608 to register & for location.
Advanced Registration required: $20.00 by Wed. 2/11.=20
RSVPs: $25.00 day of session.
.Register Now, for upcoming Special "Tricks of the Trade" How-to Sessions .=20=
.=20
.
How to Put Together Your Marketing Tools: Head shots; Talent Resumes; Audio=
&
Video Demos.
=20
All sessions Tues. & Thurs. 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM. Location TBA, Shaker Hts.
HOW-to . . .
. Tues. 2/10: Structure & write your talent resume in content & format
. Tues. 2/17: Get your professional head shot project done
. Thurs. 2/19: Structure & develop your voiceover demo in content & format=
=20
. Tues. 2/24: Select & Rehearse Contemporary & Classical Monologues=20
. Thurs. 2/26: Become, Embody & Perform Your Contemporary or Classical=20
Character
. Tues. 3/2: Prepare, Practice & Audition for Monologues & Scene work
Advanced Registration required: $20.00 each session received before day of=20
session.
($15.00 each when registering for 4 or more sessions at same time.)
Credit Cards accepted.
RSVPs: $25.00 day of session.
For this series only: Private Coaching available at $20.00.
Call (216) 561-8608 to register & for complete details.
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for<BR>
<BR>
<B>WAKE UP And LIVE's <I>Actors' Studio<BR>
</I>Sue Johnson,<I> Director<BR>
</B></I><BR>
Call (216)561-8608 to register & for complete details.<BR>
<BR>
<P ALIGN=3DLEFT><B>"Tricks of the Trade:=A0 Actor's Career, Craft & Prof=
essional Development, A Non-Traditional Approach to Pursuing Your Passion"=
=A9 </B>at Shaker Hts. location. <BR>
Saturdays, beginning January 24th - March 6th,=A0 2004, <BR>
10:30 AM - 12:00 noon.<B><BR>
</B><BR>
To register for ongoing classes for Actors, Playwrights and Directors, call=
(216)561-8608, or email wakeup4664 at aol.com. <BR>
<BR>
<B>The Series: </B><BR>
<BR>
<B>. Sat. 1/31: </B> '<B>Strugglin': Auditions & Jobs . . . .=
. </B><I>for Theatre, On-camera & Voiceover</I><BR>
Learn the Do's & Don'ts of audition techniques. You will learn how=
auditions work, how to prepare for them, and where to find them. Be p=
repared for the different scenarios: Monologues vs. Reading from the Script.=
After the audition, and you get the job, you'll learn the Do's &=20=
Don'ts of what to do next.<BR>
<BR>
<B>. Sat. 2/1: 'Strivin,' part 1: Voiceover Skills &=
amp; Techniques </B><I>(commercial & <BR>
&nbs=
p; industrial for radio & TV)</I><BR>
Great voiceover talent uses multiple basic 'actors' tools' to get & keep=
the listener's attention, sell the product, and solve the problem. Co=
mmercial, Industrial, PSA's, Story Telling & Narration copy all require=20=
unique voiceover abilities. Find out why voiceover work isn't easy as=20=
it looks.<BR>
<BR>
<B>. Sat. 2/14: Strivin', part II: On-Camera Skills &=20=
Techniques</B> (<I>commercial, <BR>
&nbs=
p; &n=
bsp; industrial & film)</I><BR>
There's a difference between acting techniques on stage and on-camera. =
Using your basic 'actors' tools,' learn what makes acting for TV & film=
different from acting for the stage. This session will show you how t=
o adapt your stage skills to be successful for on-camera auditions and jobs.=
<BR>
<BR>
<B>. Sat. 2/21: 'Strivin', part III: Diction, Dialogue & Speaking=20=
Techniques for On-<BR>
&nbs=
p; stage, On-camera & Voiceover </B><BR>
Do you 'Swallow' your words? Have you been called a 'Mush Mouth?' =
; Have you been asked to 'Slow down?' Professionals pay attention to t=
he details - pacing, "t's, d's, & ings," etc. Learn to play with l=
anguage and your voice: enunciation, articulation, intonation, inflection, a=
nd more, to give your characters more flavor. Great session for singers &=
; comedians, too.<BR>
<BR>
<B>. Sat. 2/28 & Sat. 3/6: 'Survivin,' parts I & II. Mar=
keting: 'Tools of the Trade,' <BR>
&nbs=
p; &n=
bsp; Business Basics & Getting=
Work"</B><BR>
<I>(Registration for both sessions is preferred, but not mandatory.)</I><BR>
Every actor must have the right tools of the trade - Photos, Resumes, Demo T=
apes, etc. But you need to learn how to spend your money wisely, by kn=
owing - when, where, why and how - to get the tools of the trade you will ne=
ed.<BR>
<BR>
Breaking into the business: There's more to being an actor than acting. =
; You will have to know about the <BR>
following to increase your chances of being successful -- =20=
Freelancing, Agencies, Contracts, "Scams," <BR>
Casting Directors, Producers & Directors, Unions, and Being an Independe=
nt Contractor, Record keeping: <BR>
Income & Expenses.<BR>
<BR>
Learn the - Who - What - When - Where - Why - & - How - to make th=
at Leap from Cleveland to NYC, Chicago, LA & other major talent markets.=
Everything from - Audition - to - Acting Classes - to - Apartments, R=
esources, Networking & other "Survival skills." All about "Showcases" an=
d developing your own "One Man/Woman Show" to get noticed & to get work.=
<BR>
<BR>
<B>. Sat. 3/13: Aspirin,' Arrivin'. . . (& Stayin' The=
re): Career Options & Transitions</B><BR>
Learn how to create, build & keep your career alive. Use your versatilit=
y to help pay the bills when your career seems stalled or isn't going the wa=
y you'd like. Discover the power of creating your individual <I>=
"'Signature Style' </I>Career Game Plans."<BR>
<BR>
<BR>
<B>Note: Can't attend Saturday classes? Private Coaching is avai=
lable at the same price for this series for limited time, only.</B><BR>
<BR>
<BR>
Fee: $25.00 per session. &nbs=
p; $20.00 per session for 3 or more sessions. &=
nbsp; <BR>
Major Credit cards accepted.<BR>
Paid Registration must be received 3 days in advance of each session.<BR>
Call (216) 561-8608 to register & for complete details. <BR>
<BR>
<BR>
</FONT><FONT COLOR=3D"#000000" BACK=3D"#ffffff" style=3D"BACKGROUND-COLOR:=20=
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=3D"0">New "Tricks of the Trade" Sessions . . . Coming In Feb.<BR>
<BR>
Thurs. 2/12: "Tricks of the Trade: Tax Tips & Savings <BR>
&nbs=
p; S=
trategies" </FONT><FONT COLOR=3D"#000000" BACK=3D"#ffffff" s=
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#ffffff" SIZE=3D2 PTSIZE=3D10 FAMILY=3D"SANSSERIF" FACE=3D"Arial" LANG=3D"0"=
></B>Actors, Directors, Playwrights and all Performing Artists need to learn=
how to get ready for <I>"Uncle Sam." </I>Do you know all the angles a=
bout recordkeeping, legitimate entertainment expenses, deductions you qualif=
y for? Even if a tax preparer does your taxes, does (s)he know a=
bout possible tax breaks for you? <BR>
</FONT><FONT COLOR=3D"#000000" BACK=3D"#ffffff" style=3D"BACKGROUND-COLOR:=20=
#ffffff" SIZE=3D4 PTSIZE=3D14 FAMILY=3D"SANSSERIF" FACE=3D"Arial" LANG=3D"0"=
><B><BR>
</FONT><FONT COLOR=3D"#000000" BACK=3D"#ffffff" style=3D"BACKGROUND-COLOR:=20=
#ffffff" SIZE=3D2 PTSIZE=3D10 FAMILY=3D"SANSSERIF" FACE=3D"Arial" LANG=3D"0"=
>Chris Fortunato</B>, Attorney, fellow actor, & guest instructor, =20=
will discuss the ins and outs of income tax, the difference between Schedule=
A and Schedule C deductions, W2s vs. 1099s, local taxes, self-employment is=
sues, & getting a jump on tax planning for calendar year 2004.</FONT><FO=
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#ffffff" SIZE=3D2 PTSIZE=3D10 FAMILY=3D"SANSSERIF" FACE=3D"Arial" LANG=3D"0"=
><B>Call (216) 561-8608 to register & for location.<BR>
Advanced Registration required: $20.00 by Wed. 2/11. </FONT><FONT COLOR=3D"=
#000000" BACK=3D"#ffffff" style=3D"BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" SIZE=3D4 PTSIZ=
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>RSVPs: $25.00 day of session.</FONT><FONT COLOR=3D"#000000" BACK=3D"#fffff=
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>.</FONT><FONT COLOR=3D"#000000" BACK=3D"#ffffff" style=3D"BACKGROUND-COLOR=
: #ffffff" SIZE=3D4 PTSIZE=3D14 FAMILY=3D"SANSSERIF" FACE=3D"Arial" LANG=3D"=
0">Register Now, for upcoming Special "Tricks of the Trade" <I>How-to </I>Se=
ssions . . .<BR>
<BR>
</FONT><FONT COLOR=3D"#000000" BACK=3D"#ffffff" style=3D"BACKGROUND-COLOR:=20=
#ffffff" SIZE=3D3 PTSIZE=3D12 FAMILY=3D"SANSSERIF" FACE=3D"Arial" LANG=3D"0"=
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NG=3D"0"></I>to Put Together Your Marketing Tools: Head shots; Talent=20=
Resumes; Audio & Video</B> <B>Demos.</B><BR>
<B> <BR>
All sessions Tues. & Thurs. 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM. </B>Location TBA, Shaker=20=
Hts.<B><BR>
<BR>
HOW-to . . .</FONT><FONT COLOR=3D"#000000" BACK=3D"#ffffff" style=3D"BACKGR=
OUND-COLOR: #ffffff" SIZE=3D4 PTSIZE=3D14 FAMILY=3D"SANSSERIF" FACE=3D"Arial=
" LANG=3D"0"><BR>
</FONT><FONT COLOR=3D"#000000" BACK=3D"#ffffff" style=3D"BACKGROUND-COLOR:=20=
#ffffff" SIZE=3D2 PTSIZE=3D10 FAMILY=3D"SANSSERIF" FACE=3D"Arial" LANG=3D"0"=
>. Tues. 2/10: </B> Structure & write your talent resum=
e in content & format<BR>
<B>. Tues. 2/17: </B> Get your professional head shot proje=
ct done<BR>
<B>. Thurs. 2/19:</B> Structure & develop your voiceover dem=
o in content & format <BR>
<B>. Tues. 2/24: </B> Select & Rehearse Contempor=
ary & Classical Monologues <BR>
<B>. Thurs. 2/26:</B> Become, Embody & Perform Your Contempo=
rary or Classical <BR>
&nbs=
p; Character<BR>
<B>. Tues. 3/2: </B> Prepare, Practice & Au=
dition for Monologues & Scene work<BR>
</FONT><FONT COLOR=3D"#000000" BACK=3D"#ffffff" style=3D"BACKGROUND-COLOR:=20=
#ffffff" SIZE=3D4 PTSIZE=3D14 FAMILY=3D"SANSSERIF" FACE=3D"Arial" LANG=3D"0"=
><B><BR>
</FONT><FONT COLOR=3D"#000000" BACK=3D"#ffffff" style=3D"BACKGROUND-COLOR:=20=
#ffffff" SIZE=3D2 PTSIZE=3D10 FAMILY=3D"SANSSERIF" FACE=3D"Arial" LANG=3D"0"=
>Advanced Registration required: </B>$20.00 each session received befo=
re day of session.<BR>
<B>(</B>$15.00 each when registering for 4 or more sessions at same time.)<B=
><BR>
</B>Credit Cards accepted.<B><BR>
RSVPs:</B> $25.00 day of session.<BR>
<I>For this series only:</I> Private Coaching available at $20.00.<BR>
</FONT><FONT COLOR=3D"#000000" BACK=3D"#ffffff" style=3D"BACKGROUND-COLOR:=20=
#ffffff" SIZE=3D4 PTSIZE=3D14 FAMILY=3D"SANSSERIF" FACE=3D"Arial" LANG=3D"0"=
><B><BR>
</FONT><FONT COLOR=3D"#000000" BACK=3D"#ffffff" style=3D"BACKGROUND-COLOR:=20=
#ffffff" SIZE=3D2 PTSIZE=3D10 FAMILY=3D"SANSSERIF" FACE=3D"Arial" LANG=3D"0"=
>Call (216) 561-8608 to register & for complete details.</B></P></P></FO=
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