[NEohioPAL]VIDEO SHOOT: CALL FOR EXTRAS/SMALL ROLES
Mike Dempsey
mdempsey at compcoind.com
Thu Mar 24 10:19:01 PST 2005
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WHAT: Juror Orientation Video, produced by Compco Communications
WHO: NON-UNION ACTORS all types and age range
WHERE: Mahoning County Courthouse, downtown Youngstown, Ohio
WHEN: Wednesday, April 6 10 AM - 5 PM
HOW MUCH: a $25 travel stipend, credit, and a copy for your reel
I need non-union extras and small supporting actors roles (witness,
defendant, etc.) for a professional JUROR ORIENTATION VIDEO being shot
for all Ohio counties to show to prospective jurors. =20
We are essentially staging a mock trial in a real courtroom. Dress
would be business casual. Shooting will be one day as show above. We
will do the big scenes first and release people ASAP. Lunch will be
provided. You will have to provide your own transportation. Downtown
Y-town is an approx. 1 1/2 trip from Cleveland.
ALSO NEEDED: 1950s FEMME FATALE for Perry Mason spoof Age 20-30s,
preferable blonde but we can wig you.
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There are three minor speaking parts open for shooting on Sunday, April
10 also. Please call for details. .
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Anyone interested, please call Michael Dempsey at 330-482-0200 ext. 230
or email at mdempsey at compcoind.com
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Michael
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Michael Dempsey
Creative Director
Compco Communications
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Juror Orientation Video, produced by Compco Communications<br>
WHO: NON-UNION ACTORS all types and age range<br>
WHERE: Mahoning County Courthouse, downtown Youngstown, Ohio<br>
WHEN: Wednesday, April 6 10 AM - 5 PM<br>
HOW MUCH: a $25 travel stipend, credit, and a copy for your =
reel<br>
<br>
I need non-union extras and small supporting actors roles (witness, =
defendant,
etc.) for a professional JUROR ORIENTATION VIDEO being shot for all Ohio
counties to show to prospective jurors. <br>
<br>
We are essentially staging a mock trial in a real courtroom. Dress =
would
be business casual. Shooting will be one day as show above. =
We will
do the big scenes first and release people ASAP. Lunch will be
provided. You will have to provide your own transportation.
Downtown Y-town is an approx. 1 1/2 trip from Cleveland.<br>
<br>
ALSO NEEDED: 1950s FEMME FATALE for Perry Mason spoof Age =
20-30s, preferable blonde
but we can wig you.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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>From Jean Zarzour" <lipschtick at lipschtick.com Thu Mar 24 18:23:23 2005
From: Jean Zarzour" <lipschtick at lipschtick.com (Jean Zarzour)
Date: Thu, 24 Mar 2005 13:23:23 -0500
Subject: [NEohioPAL]UPDATE to PAY vs NO PAY Meeting
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BlankDear Pals- As expected, the Pay vs No Pay Meeting and GOT PAY? =
Campaign continues to inspire debate. So while everyone is so =
eloquently expressing their views (and by the way, thank you for ALL of =
them, no matter what they are) I thought I'd post the update to our =
incredibly successful event!
It was well attended (a little more than 1/2 of the rsvp's when I did an =
accurate check), stimulating and long! We went from 6:30 to 9:30, =
sharing, debating and sometimes expressing our outrage at some of the =
views that were expressed......but that's what happens when you are out =
to make significant change for the better, and we already have!
Our efforts have begun a very respectful, earnest conversation with the =
folks at Real Living, Inc. They called to say that they didn't intend to =
offend anyone in the acting community and that they would do what ever =
they could to "make this right". (Much more was discussed, but tune =
in.)=20
That's what I call results!
Below are some of the testimonials of the attendees. You may be =
surprised to know that even the indi film producer that we had the most =
heated debate with had very supportive things to say......and for that I =
take my hat, boa and high heals off to you Bill! You're gutsy =
participation is even more evidence that the meeting was a success!
The first is Bill John's response. You can read Bill's entire post on =
the NEOhiopal bulletin and I will post the long emails in entirety there =
as a document under GOT PAY?
Still a bit bloodied and beaten aftra last night's little ambush, I
remain firm, not saggy, in my belief that there are laudable reasons
for acting in no-pay projects. Perhaps it's the exposure, perhaps
it's the experience, perhaps it's the demo reel, free food,
practicing your art, working with your peers, or even a desire to be
a part of the project itself because it merits your time and energy.
......when Jean exclaimed, "You see this? (pointing at me)
This is what we're up against!" I'm sure she was more exasperated at
the concept of no-pay than at me directly. I was just the only one
who looked anything like the punching bag they were hoping would be
there. I'm sure what really burns her up (and she'll correct me if
I'm wrong) is when companies, who have plenty of money to spend and
are in the public eye, decide not only to avoid union actors, but try
to snag 'free' actors as well. And this is where ALL actors should be
united. Never be afraid to ask for pay. Never be afraid to ask about
the budget. After all, if they're asking one of the most important
elements in the production to work for free, and whose image and
voice will continue to work every time the project is seen, it would
be nice to know who else shares the same value or lack thereof.
Finally, use good judgement, and try to envision the effects your
actions can have on the entire acting community. Instead of going for
the instant gratification of being able to say, "Hey, that's me in
that Safe Auto commercial!!," remember that advertisers and agencies
will always try to save a buck from the source that will most easily
give it up.
......All in all, the meeting was well worth my time and sustained
injuries, so if you weren't there, you missed something very
important and I encourage you to visit Jean's site (gotpay.org) as
soon as it's up and running.
Bill Johns
www.cinevidproductions.com
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(Richard contributed SO many wonderful suggestions for our future. This =
is an excerpt)=20
First I would like to thank you for devoting the time and energy needed
to make this event a reality. No matter if everyone agrees with you, or
no one agrees with you (I'm sure it's somewhere in the middle.), you
have at least stood up for what you believe in, and started a serious
public debate, and that should be commended.
Also, I should note that I had to leave a bit early. I got to attend
most of it, but I had to leave just as the main question and answer
session was starting.
While I probably fall somewhere in the middle of the debate, since I
feel there are projects where it is worth while to do them for no pay, I
do completely agree that if Money is being made on the project, then
everyone should be getting paid. (oh...not just talent/performers by
the way...but technicians, designers, etc. as well.... although I'll
admit it's much easier to get paid as a technician in many areas of the
arts)......=20
.......4. Another suggestion...maybe we should/could form a small =
GotPay
board...or let's call it a committee actually? I would humbly suggest
that we assemble some type of committee, that could serve as both a
mouthpiece for the cause, and to help mentor the less experienced. (as
I talked about earlier) I would also suggest that we try to make this
group have at least one representative (if at all possible) from all
areas of the arts. For example:
a. Directors
b. Producers - theatre, TV and film
c. Actor/Performers - again theatre, film and TV
d. Voice over artists (maybe this would just go under group C?)
e. Advertising Agency
f. Designers - Technicians
g. dancers/choreographers
h. writers
i. Graphic artists
I'm sure that I am forgetting something/someone? ;-)Obviously this idea =
could=20
only grow so far, or the committee would be as
big as any people who might come to the meetings. ;-)
Thanks again,
Richard B. Ingraham
Free-lance Sound Design/Engineer/Technician
RBI Computers & Audio
email at: rbi at rbicompaudio.20m.com
http://www.rbicompaudio.20m.com
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Very interesting group last night. I thought most of the issues that =
were
brought up are issues facing all elements of production. Sorry I =
didn=92t get
a chance to introduce myself last night - maybe next time.=20
Good Luck=20
Stewart Ryan
Associate Producer/Director
EDR MEDIA
23330 Commerce Park Road
Beachwood, OH 44122
www.edr.com
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It was a great pleasure meeting you yesterday. You did a fantastic job =
putting together the Pay vs. No Pay discussion.
Being an event coordinator myself, I am completely aware of the amount =
of time, energy, and details that go into an event of ANY size. Your =
passion for your craft as well as for the local arts community is =
inspiring and greatly appreciated!
I'm really looking forward to seeing gotpay.org when it becomes active. =
I'm sure it will be a very useful tool for many.=20
Hugs -=20
Jeon Francis
Founder and President
www.artistschair.com
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First of all - thanks to you and all of the panelists for getting this =
rolling. Now...let me "testify" (Can I get an AMEN.....)
As someone with a lot of community theatre background, but very little =
professional experience (or "Got Pay" experience, if you will), the =
opportunity to learn more about the worth of what we do was a major draw =
for me. And I was not disappointed! If anything, I wanted more info, as =
a few of the performance genres (theatre and writing - next meeting?) =
were only lightly touched on. So I look forward to the website and =
future discussions. And I have to ask "Was it really three hours?", =
because it surely did not seem like it. The discussion probably could =
have gone on for another three. But I did take home a wealth of info =
(things to look at - and for, questions to ask) that will be useful in =
making more educated decisions. It was well worth the time, and the =
drive, and I'd make the time to attend future events - as well as drag a =
few friends along for the ride!!!
Thanks again!=20
Bill Berry=20
Mr. "$50 for the one commercial on my resume"=20
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Thank you for using your knowledge and experience to be
an advocate to the non-union talent in this city. Its
when we all come together that we have power.
Keep up the great work,
Brad Speck
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FABULOUS MEETING tonight Jean! Let me know about the site!
Love,
Cindi :)
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I am an actor originally from Cleveland, OH but am now
living and pursuing acting in Chicago. I was
wondering if the "Pay No Pay" event was recorded. If
so is it for purchase? There are lots of projects
going on out here in Chicago (ie: film, TV,
commercials) and a lot of them offer a reel, gas
reimbursement, and food and exposure like you
mentioned. I also believe that with the exception of
film students who may be looking for actors to work
for free that there is money to be made from these
projects. If there is not a tape available would
someone be willing to provide a summary of some sort
in print of what happened at the "Pay No Pay" event.
Sincerely
Theresa=20
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Hi Jean,
This is Wendy Kriss.=20
I enjoyed and learned alot at the Pay vs. No Pay meeting last night.
Thanks for all of the hard work that you put into making it happen!
Would you be willing to talk with me some more about Industrial =
Events..etc.?
I'd appreciate it very much.
Thanks again...
Wendy
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I want to thank you for sticking your neck out to help. But what is sad =
is that there weren't more people there, but I think what is sadder is =
that these so-called named professional performers, names ones that we =
both know of here in Cleveland for 20+ years, don't show up. I have =
been part of Unions myself, and have always been amazed why the top =
people fail to do anything for someone below them, through sheer =
laziness, self-protection of their status, or arrogance. It's really =
annoying.=20
I believe that actors need more and more training about business ethics, =
practical acting training, and persistence. It seems to me more and =
more performers will need to bargain on their own in the future. =20
Russ Smith
ITZRUSS1 at NETZERO.NET
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I am grateful to you and your panelists for focusing attention on this =
issue. The issue not only affects individual pocketbooks but every =
entertainers' if our market is allowed to erode and disappear. I was =
impressed with the expertise and experience of your panelists. Even =
though they were from diverse areas of entertainment they were all on =
the same page regarding this issue.=20
I appreciated the sharing of strategies and online resources actors can =
use to ask for pay. I believe your website will be invaluable to local =
talent. The informal atmosphere stimulated lively discussions between =
the panel and the audience members. Audience members felt comfortable =
sharing their stories re lack of payment.=20
So thanks again, Beverly Kristy, actor, screenwriter
Beverly Kristy
440-487-6698
bkristy at mindspring.com
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I was extremely impressed by the meeting last night.
Initially, I did not think it would be that good. However, I felt that =
the meeting became less a gripe session as it did become an exchange of =
ideas, an ability to network, and an opportunity to express to producers =
who were there what gripes we have as union talent in an increasingly =
growing, lower paying union or next to nothing nonpaying non-union =
world. =20
I think we should have further meetings with specific topics with =
presentations.
Christopher Fortunato
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Hello this is Andy Schofield. I just wanted to say thank you for an =
informative meeting that started way back with you and Shelly.I look =
forward to being more a part of future meetings.If you ever need help =
with anything ,let me know.Thanks again for your efforts.
Regards , Andy Schofield
andyschofield at yahoo.com www.moviemanandy.com=20
www.dream-makerproductions.com (SOON TO BE UP ) =
Actor-Director-Producer A.F.T.R.A. S.A.G.(eligible)=20
Anything else please let me know
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This is a positive movement to support all artists in pursuit of fair =
wages. In case there is any misconception, a slogan offered by Mike =
Kraft tells it all:
"If Money Is Made, The Talent Gets Paid" period
Your devoted advocate and founder of the GOT PAY? Organization-
Jean Zarzour
Currently Understudying 2 roles in Menopause The Musical at Playhouse =
Sq.'s 14th St. Theater
Appearing as Power Woman every Wednesday at 2pm & March 23, 25, 26, 30 & =
April 1 at 8 Appearing as Earth Mother April 24 - May 1
Lipschtick =AE
2300 McKinley Ave.
Lakewood, Ohio 44107
Ph/Fax 216-521-3831
Toll Free 866-SCHTICK
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<DIV><STRONG><FONT color=3D#0000ff>Dear Pals- As expected, the Pay =
vs No Pay=20
Meeting and GOT PAY? Campaign continues to inspire debate. So =
while=20
everyone is so eloquently expressing their views (and by the way, thank =
you for=20
ALL of them, no matter what they are) I thought I'd post the =
update to our=20
incredibly successful event!</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV><STRONG><FONT color=3D#0000ff></FONT></STRONG> </DIV>
<DIV><STRONG><FONT color=3D#0000ff>It was well attended (a little =
more=20
than 1/2 of the rsvp's when I did an accurate check), stimulating =
and=20
long! We went from 6:30 to 9:30, sharing, debating and sometimes=20
expressing our outrage at some of the views that were =
expressed......but=20
that's what happens when you are out to make significant =
change for=20
the better, and we already have!</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV><STRONG><FONT color=3D#0000ff></FONT></STRONG> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT color=3D#0000ff><STRONG>Our efforts have begun a very =
respectful,=20
earnest conversation with the folks at Real =
Living, Inc. They=20
called to say that they didn't intend to offend anyone=20
in the acting community and that they would do what ever they could =
to "make this right".</STRONG> (Much more =
was discussed,=20
but tune in.) </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><STRONG><FONT color=3D#0000ff></FONT></STRONG> </DIV>
<DIV><STRONG><FONT color=3D#0000ff>That's what I call=20
results!</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV><STRONG><FONT color=3D#0000ff></FONT></STRONG> </DIV>
<DIV><STRONG><FONT color=3D#0000ff>Below are some of the testimonials of =
the attendees. You may be surprised to know that even =
the indi=20
film producer that we had the most heated debate with had =
very supportive=20
things to say......and for that I take my hat, boa and high heals off to =
you=20
Bill! You're gutsy participation is even more evidence =
that the=20
meeting was a success!</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV><STRONG><FONT color=3D#0000ff></FONT></STRONG> </DIV>
<DIV>
<DIV><STRONG><FONT color=3D#0000ff>The first is Bill=20
John's response. You can read Bill's =
entire post on=20
the NEOhiopal bulletin and I will post the long emails in entirety there =
as a=20
document under GOT PAY?</FONT></STRONG></DIV></DIV>
<DIV><STRONG><FONT color=3D#0000ff></FONT></STRONG> </DIV>
<DIV><!--StartFragment --><TT>Still a bit bloodied and beaten aftra last =
night's=20
little ambush, I<BR>remain firm, not saggy, in my belief that there are =
laudable=20
reasons<BR>for acting in no-pay projects. Perhaps it's the exposure,=20
perhaps<BR>it's the experience, perhaps it's the demo reel, free=20
food,<BR>practicing your art, working with your peers, or even a desire =
to=20
be<BR>a part of the project itself because it merits your time and=20
energy.<BR></TT></DIV>
<DIV><TT>......when Jean exclaimed, "You see this? (pointing at =
me)<BR>This is=20
what we're up against!" I'm sure she was more exasperated at<BR>the =
concept of=20
no-pay than at me directly. I was just the only one<BR>who looked =
anything like=20
the punching bag they were hoping would be<BR>there. I'm sure what =
really burns=20
her up (and she'll correct me if<BR>I'm wrong) is when companies, who =
have=20
plenty of money to spend and<BR>are in the public eye, decide not only =
to avoid=20
union actors, but try<BR>to snag 'free' actors as well. And this is =
where ALL=20
actors should be<BR>united. Never be afraid to ask for pay. Never be =
afraid to=20
ask about<BR>the budget. After all, if they're asking one of the most=20
important<BR>elements in the production to work for free, and whose =
image=20
and<BR>voice will continue to work every time the project is seen, it=20
would<BR>be nice to know who else shares the same value or lack=20
thereof.<BR><BR>Finally, use good judgement, and try to envision the =
effects=20
your<BR>actions can have on the entire acting community. Instead of =
going=20
for<BR>the instant gratification of being able to say, "Hey, that's me=20
in<BR>that Safe Auto commercial!!," remember that advertisers and=20
agencies<BR>will always try to save a buck from the source that will =
most=20
easily<BR>give it up.<BR><BR>......All in all, the meeting was well =
worth my=20
time and sustained<BR>injuries, so if you weren't there, you missed =
something=20
very<BR>important and I encourage you to visit Jean's site (gotpay.org)=20
as<BR>soon as it's up and running.<BR><BR>Bill Johns<BR><A=20
href=3D"http://www.cinevidproductions.com">www.cinevidproductions.com</A>=
</TT></DIV>
<DIV><TT><FONT face=3DArial></FONT></TT> </DIV>
<DIV><TT><FONT=20
face=3DArial>------------------------------------------------------------=
---------------------------------------</FONT></TT></DIV>
<DIV><TT>(Richard contributed SO many wonderful suggestions for our=20
future. This </TT></DIV>
<DIV><TT>is an excerpt</TT><TT>)<EM> <BR></EM><BR></TT><TT>First I would =
like to=20
thank you for devoting the time and energy needed<BR>to make this event =
a=20
reality. No matter if everyone agrees with you, or<BR>no one =
agrees with=20
you (I'm sure it's somewhere in the middle.), you<BR>have at least stood =
up for=20
what you believe in, and started a serious<BR>public debate, and that =
should be=20
commended.<BR><BR>Also, I should note that I had to leave a bit =
early. I=20
got to attend<BR>most of it, but I had to leave just as the main =
question and=20
answer<BR>session was starting.<BR><BR>While I probably fall somewhere =
in the=20
middle of the debate, since I<BR>feel there are projects where it is =
worth while=20
to do them for no pay, I<BR>do completely agree that if Money is being =
made on=20
the project, then<BR>everyone should be getting paid. (oh...not =
just=20
talent/performers by<BR>the way...but technicians, designers, etc. as =
well....=20
although I'll<BR>admit it's much easier to get paid as a technician in =
many=20
areas of the<BR>arts)...... </TT></DIV>
<DIV><TT></TT> </DIV>
<DIV><TT>.......4. Another suggestion...maybe we should/could form =
a small=20
GotPay<BR>board...or let's call it a committee actually? I would =
humbly=20
suggest<BR>that we assemble some type of committee, that could serve as =
both=20
a<BR>mouthpiece for the cause, and to help mentor the less =
experienced. =20
(as<BR>I talked about earlier) I would also suggest that we try to =
make=20
this<BR>group have at least one representative (if at all possible) from =
all<BR>areas of the arts. For example:<BR><BR>a. =20
Directors<BR>b. Producers - theatre, TV and film<BR>c. =20
Actor/Performers - again theatre, film and TV<BR>d. Voice over =
artists=20
(maybe this would just go under group C?)<BR>e. Advertising=20
Agency<BR>f. Designers - Technicians<BR>g. =20
dancers/choreographers<BR>h. writers<BR>i. Graphic=20
artists<BR><BR>I'm sure that I am forgetting something/someone? =20
;-)Obviously this idea could </TT></DIV>
<DIV><TT>only grow so far, or the committee would be as<BR>big as any =
people who=20
might come to the meetings. ;-)<BR><BR>Thanks =
again,<BR><BR>Richard B.=20
Ingraham<BR>Free-lance Sound Design/Engineer/Technician<BR>RBI Computers =
&=20
Audio<BR>email at: <A href=3D"">rbi at rbicompaudio.20m.com</A><BR><A=20
href=3D"">http://www.rbicompaudio.20m.com</A><BR></DIV></TT>
<DIV><TT><FONT=20
face=3DArial>------------------------------------------------------------=
--------------------------------</FONT></TT></DIV>
<DIV><TT>Very interesting group last night. I thought most of the issues =
that=20
were<BR>brought up are issues facing all elements of production. Sorry I =
didn=92t=20
get<BR>a chance to introduce myself last night - maybe next time. =
<BR><BR>Good=20
Luck <BR><BR>Stewart Ryan<BR>Associate Producer/Director<BR>EDR =
MEDIA<BR>23330=20
Commerce Park Road<BR>Beachwood, OH 44122<BR><BR><A=20
href=3D"">www.edr.com</A><BR></TT></DIV>
<DIV><TT><FONT=20
face=3DArial>------------------------------------------------------------=
--------------------------------------------</FONT></TT></DIV>
<DIV><TT>
<DIV>It was a great pleasure meeting you yesterday. You did a fantastic =
job=20
putting together the Pay <SPAN class=3Dcorrection =
id=3D"">vs</SPAN>. No=20
Pay discussion.</DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>Being an event coordinator myself, I am completely aware of the =
amount of=20
time, energy, and details that go into an event of ANY size. Your =
passion=20
for your craft as well as for the local arts community is inspiring =
and=20
greatly appreciated!</DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>I'm really looking forward to seeing <SPAN class=3Dcorrection=20
id=3D"">gotpay</SPAN>.<SPAN class=3Dcorrection id=3D"">org</SPAN> when =
it becomes=20
active. I'm sure it will be a very useful tool for many. </DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>Hugs - </DIV>
<DIV>Jeon Francis</DIV>
<DIV>Founder and President</DIV>
<DIV><A=20
href=3D"http://www.artistschair.com">www.artistschair.com</A></DIV></TT><=
/DIV>
<DIV><TT><FONT=20
face=3DArial>------------------------------------------------------------=
------------------------------------------------</FONT></TT></DIV>
<DIV><TT><FONT face=3DArial>First of all - thanks to you and all of the =
panelists=20
for getting this rolling. Now...let me<B><I> "testify"</I></B> (Can I =
get an=20
AMEN.....)</FONT></DIV>
<DIV>
<P><FONT face=3DArial>As someone with a lot of community theatre =
background, but=20
very little professional experience (or "Got Pay" experience, if you =
will), the=20
opportunity to learn more about the worth of what we do was a major draw =
for me.=20
And I was not disappointed! If anything, I wanted more info, as a few of =
the=20
performance genres (theatre and writing - next meeting?) were only =
lightly=20
touched on. So I look forward to the website and future discussions. And =
I have=20
to ask "Was it really three hours?", because it surely did not seem like =
it. The=20
discussion probably could have gone on for another three. But I did take =
home a=20
wealth of info (things to look at - and for, questions to ask) that will =
be=20
useful in making more educated decisions. It was well worth the time, =
and the=20
drive, and I'd make the time to attend future events - as well as drag a =
few=20
friends along for the ride!!!</FONT></P>
<P><FONT face=3DArial>Thanks again! </FONT><BR><FONT face=3DArial>Bill =
Berry=20
</FONT><BR><FONT face=3DArial>Mr. "$50 for the one commercial on my =
resume"</FONT>=20
</P>
<P>-----------------------------------------------------</P>
<P><STRONG>Thank you for using your knowledge and experience to be<BR>an =
advocate to the non-union talent in this city. Its<BR>when we all =
come=20
together that we have power.<BR><BR>Keep up the great work,<BR><BR>Brad=20
Speck</STRONG><BR>-----------------------------------------------------</=
P>
<DIV><SPAN class=3D722574405-22032005><FONT face=3D"Agency FB" =
size=3D3>FABULOUS=20
MEETING tonight Jean! Let me know about the =
site!</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=3D722574405-22032005><FONT =
size=3D3></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=3D722574405-22032005><FONT face=3D"Agency FB"=20
size=3D3>Love,</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=3D722574405-22032005><FONT size=3D3>Cindi =
:)</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<P>--------------------------------------------------</P>
<P>I am an actor originally from Cleveland, OH but am now<BR>living and =
pursuing=20
acting in Chicago. I was<BR>wondering if the "Pay No Pay" event =
was=20
recorded. If<BR>so is it for purchase? There are lots of=20
projects<BR>going on out here in Chicago (ie: film, TV,<BR>commercials) =
and a=20
lot of them offer a reel, gas<BR>reimbursement, and food and exposure =
like=20
you<BR>mentioned. I also believe that with the exception =
of<BR>film=20
students who may be looking for actors to work<BR>for free that there is =
money=20
to be made from these<BR>projects. If there is not a tape =
available=20
would<BR>someone be willing to provide a summary of some sort<BR>in =
print of=20
what happened at the "Pay No Pay" event.<BR><BR>Sincerely<BR><BR>Theresa =
<BR>------------------------------------------------------------------</P=
>
<DIV><EM><FONT color=3D#00007f><STRONG>Hi =
Jean,</STRONG></FONT></EM></DIV>
<DIV><STRONG><EM><FONT color=3D#00007f></FONT></EM></STRONG> </DIV>
<DIV><EM><FONT color=3D#00007f><STRONG>This is Wendy Kriss.=20
</STRONG></FONT></EM></DIV>
<DIV><EM><FONT color=3D#00007f><STRONG>I enjoyed and learned alot at the =
Pay vs.=20
No Pay meeting last night.</STRONG></FONT></EM></DIV>
<DIV><EM><FONT color=3D#00007f><STRONG>Thanks for all of the hard work =
that you=20
put into making it happen!</STRONG></FONT></EM></DIV>
<DIV><EM><FONT color=3D#00007f><STRONG></STRONG></FONT></EM> </DIV>
<DIV><EM><FONT color=3D#00007f><STRONG>Would you be willing to talk with =
me some=20
more about Industrial Events..etc.?</STRONG></FONT></EM></DIV>
<DIV><STRONG><EM><FONT color=3D#00007f>I'd appreciate it very=20
much.</FONT></EM></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV><STRONG><EM><FONT color=3D#00007f></FONT></EM></STRONG> </DIV>
<DIV><STRONG><EM><FONT color=3D#00007f>Thanks =
again...</FONT></EM></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV><STRONG><EM><FONT color=3D#00007f>Wendy</FONT></EM></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV><STRONG><EM><FONT color=3D#00007f></FONT></EM></STRONG> </DIV>
<DIV><STRONG><EM><FONT=20
color=3D#00007f>---------------------------------------------------------=
---------</FONT></EM></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV><STRONG><EM><FONT color=3D#00007f></FONT></EM></STRONG> </DIV>
<DIV>
<DIV align=3Djustify><FONT face=3DArial>I want to thank you for sticking =
your neck=20
out to help. But what is sad is that there weren't more people =
there, but=20
I think what is sadder is that these so-called named professional =
performers,=20
names ones that we both know of here in Cleveland for 20+ years, =
don't show=20
up. I have been part of Unions myself, and have always been=20
amazed why the top people fail to do anything for someone =
below them,=20
through sheer laziness, self-protection of their status, or=20
arrogance. It's really annoying. </FONT></DIV>
<DIV align=3Djustify><FONT face=3DArial></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV align=3Djustify><FONT face=3DArial>I believe that actors need =
more and=20
more training about business ethics, practical acting =
training, and=20
persistence. It seems to me more and more performers will =
need to=20
bargain on their own in the future. </FONT></DIV>
<DIV align=3Djustify><FONT face=3DArial></FONT><FONT =
face=3DArial></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV align=3Djustify>
<DIV align=3Djustify><FONT face=3DArial>Russ Smith</FONT></DIV>
<DIV align=3Djustify><FONT face=3DArial><A=20
href=3D"mailto:ITZRUSS1 at NETZERO.NET">ITZRUSS1 at NETZERO.NET</A></FONT></DIV=
>
<DIV align=3Djustify><FONT=20
face=3DArial>------------------------------------------------------------=
-------------------------------------------------------------------------=
-</FONT></DIV>
<DIV align=3Djustify><FONT face=3DArial></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV align=3Djustify>
<DIV><FONT face=3DArial>I am grateful to you and your panelists for =
focusing=20
attention on this issue. The issue not only affects individual =
pocketbooks but=20
every entertainers' if our market is allowed to erode and =
disappear. =20
</FONT><FONT face=3DArial>I was impressed with the expertise and =
experience of=20
your panelists. Even though they were from diverse areas of =
entertainment they=20
were all on the same page regarding this issue. </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DArial></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DArial>I appreciated the sharing of strategies and =
online=20
resources actors can use to ask for pay. I believe your website will be=20
invaluable to local talent. </FONT><FONT face=3DArial>The informal =
atmosphere=20
stimulated lively discussions between the panel and the audience =
members.=20
Audience members felt comfortable sharing their stories re lack of =
payment.=20
</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DArial></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DArial>So thanks again, </FONT><FONT =
face=3DArial>Beverly Kristy,=20
actor, screenwriter</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DArial></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DArial>Beverly Kristy<BR>440-487-6698<BR><A=20
href=3D"">bkristy at mindspring.com</A><BR>---------------------------------=
-------------------------------------------------------------------------=
----</FONT></DIV>
<DIV>
<DIV>I was extremely impressed by the meeting last night.</DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>Initially, I did not think it would be that good. However, I =
felt=20
that the meeting became less a gripe session as it did become an =
exchange of=20
ideas, an ability to network, and an opportunity to express to producers =
who=20
were there what gripes we have as union talent in an increasingly =
growing, lower=20
paying union or next to nothing nonpaying non-union world. =
</DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>I think we should have further meetings with specific topics with=20
presentations.</DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>Christopher Fortunato</DIV>
<DIV>--------------------------------------------------------------------=
----</DIV>
<DIV>
<DIV>Hello this is Andy Schofield. I just wanted to say thank you for an =
informative meeting that started way back with you and Shelly.I look =
forward to=20
being more a part of future meetings.If you ever need help with anything =
,let me=20
know.Thanks again for your efforts.</DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>Regards , Andy Schofield</DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV><A=20
href=3D"">andyschofield at yahoo.com</A> =
=20
<A href=3D"">www.moviemanandy.com</A> </DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV><A href=3D"">www.dream-makerproductions.com</A> (SOON =
TO BE UP=20
) Actor-Director-Producer A.F.T.R.A. =
S.A.G.(eligible)=20
</DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>Anything else please let me know<BR></DIV></DIV>
<DIV>------------------------------------------------------------------</=
DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV></TT></DIV>
<DIV><TT><STRONG><FONT face=3D"Courier =
New"></FONT></STRONG></TT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT color=3D#ff0000>This is a positive movement to support all =
artists in=20
pursuit of fair wages. In case there is any misconception, a =
slogan=20
offered by Mike Kraft tells it all:</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT color=3D#ff0000></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT color=3D#ff0000><STRONG><FONT size=3D3>"If Money Is Made, The =
Talent Gets=20
Paid"</FONT></STRONG> period</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT color=3D#ff0000></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT color=3D#ff0000>Your devoted advocate and founder of the GOT =
PAY?=20
Organization-</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3D"Brush Script MT" color=3D#ff0000 =
size=3D5><STRONG>Jean=20
Zarzour<BR></STRONG></FONT><SPAN style=3D"COLOR: =
rgb(153,51,153)">Currently=20
Understudying 2 roles in </SPAN><SPAN=20
style=3D"FONT-WEIGHT: bold; COLOR: rgb(153,51,153); TEXT-DECORATION: =
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