[NEohioPAL] Talent Needed for Instructional Video Taping July 6, 7 or possibly July 11

Wed Jun 29 09:18:18 PDT 2011

I'm glad some artists are saying something about this. It's an important conversation to have. Maybe something to add to this discussion:

When I moved to the Cleveland area a couple of years ago and started doing stage and film work,  A number of people in the theater community urged me to "Never get your equity card in Cleveland, you'll never "work". First of all, it's not really "work" when it's entirely for free. By doing this you're saying that training, effort, and talent is not worth compensating. Secondly, this type of culture adds to the dangerous reality that Marc and Mark are talking about. I understand the difficulties of making a living as an artist. I also understand the demands and constraints of the theater.

 If an artist chooses to create or participate in a project without being compensated for artistic, professional, or academic reasons, So be it.  However, for any "professional" company media or theater to solicite for an "unpaid gig" is ridiculous. I really think it's important for artists in this region to start talking about this because it speaks directly to self worth. Do you think that your art matters? Do you think you don't deserve to be compensated for that art? Do you think that only artists in certain cities or markets derserve to be compensated? I think these are questions worth investigating. 

Cheers,

Aaron Calafato 
Actor/Writer/Teaching Artist
calafato.aaron at gmail.com
--- On Tue, 6/28/11, MONDAY, MARK T <mmonday at kent.edu> wrote:

From: MONDAY, MARK T <mmonday at kent.edu>
Subject: Re: [NEohioPAL] Talent Needed for Instructional Video Taping July 6, 7 or possibly July 11
To: "Bob Goddard" <clevebob1 at cox.net>
Cc: "post at neohiopal.org" <post at neohiopal.org>, "JeanO'Malley" <Jean.O'Malley at ideastream.org>
Date: Tuesday, June 28, 2011, 9:07 PM

Agreed. Except this cannot be construed as a respected company. Relying on young or inexperienced actors is a travesty to our business  

Sent from my iPhone Mark Monday

On Jun 28, 2011, at 8:46 PM, "Bob Goddard" <clevebob1 at cox.net> wrote:

I second that emotion of my friend, Mr. Moritz.Ê It is criminal what the industry at large can get away with as it relates to actors and pay.Ê I've been doing stage work for nearly forty years and as a Non-Equity hire, I am, unfortunately, sadly accustomed to working for peanuts.

Rest assured in this though, there will always be someone who will give it away for free and as the old adage goes...you get what you pay for.Ê 

Bob Goddard

On 7/22/64 2:59 PM, MARC MORITZ wrote: 

WVIZ?
Ideastream?
This legitimate and highly respected organization cannot see it's way to paying ANYTHINGÊ for it's actors?
Come on! What other profession would ever allow this?

Marc Moritz

--- On Tue, 6/28/11, O'Malley, Jean <Jean.O'Malley at ideastream.org> wrote:

From: O'Malley, Jean <Jean.O'Malley at ideastream.org>
Subject: [NEohioPAL] Talent Needed for Instructional Video Taping July 6, 7 or possibly July 11
To: post at neohiopal.org
Date: Tuesday, June 28, 2011, 9:17 AM

Hello Ð
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We are producing an instructional video series that will explain eight basic science concepts to teachers, students and the general viewing public.
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The setting for the eight short videos will be a household, and we are looking for two or three people to serve as a family. There are no lines to learn. You will only need to be able to take direction. We need two adults to serve as parents in the videos, approximately aged 30 to 45. We could also use a child, boy or girl, age approximately 7 to 12. A ready-made family would be great Ð but we would also love to hear from any adults who would like to help us out, and we will match up a family.
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This would be an unpaid job. The taping will take place at a home in Willoughby . Taping dates are full days on Wednesday, July 6, Thursday, July 7 and/or Monday, July 11. It will probably only take one day of taping Ð two tops!
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If you are interested in getting performance experience in video production, please contact me at 216-916-6352, or jean.oÕmalley at ideastream.org.
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Thank you,
Jean OÕMalley
Assistant Producer
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Jean O'Malley
Educational Services Programming Coordinator
WVIZ/PBS and 90.3 FM ideastream
1375 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44115
Phone: 216-916-6352; Fax: 216-916-6353
jean.o'malley at ideastream.org
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