[NEohioPAL] WARNING Re: ARTS Auditions coming to the Cleveland area - TOMORROW!

[Rue Myles]

To whom it may concern,

  I can vouch for the ARTS and their credibility. I auditioned for Kim in the past, have attended her showcase, and have been introduced to MANY big name companies like Sony Entertainment, of which Eddie Wenrick himself was interested in me. No agency is going to pay all your fees to get you to an out of state and in some cases out of country showcase. The other fees are associated with modeling lessons and photo shoots. 

I know many people are skeptical of companies like this, but from a first hand experience I can personally tell you that I gained so much from working with Kim Myers and her staff. I have been given so many great opportunities through the ARTS and met so many wonderful people across the globe. 

The ARTS Model and Talent is wonderful company and totally worth your time. 

Ruby M. Myles

On Apr 24, 2013, at 9:32 PM, Aaron Collier <pettrucci4life at yahoo.com> wrote:

> Jean,
> 
> Thanks for saying something. Generally, this type of cattle call, ultra-commercial, audition process is lacking in credibility.
> 
> As Jean mentioned, be very cautious. A lot of these "from the coast" and "super-connected" agencies prey on primarily mid-western cities. 
> 
> First of all, there is an social and artistic imperialism that takes place with these agencies that blow into town. Have pride in your region. You're not from remote Montana (not that that's bad lol). You're from The Greater Cleveland region. A region with, frankly, a misrepresented market. It's a market with over 4.5 million people, top 15 (combined statistical areas) in the country, and the second largest theater community between Chicago and NY. As far as major casting agencies, yes, there are a couple markets with the monopoly on that, however, that's true for the most of the cities in the US. 
> 
> Point being, You have resources. By the way, there are some great local resources too. We have to get over this Local as inferior thing. That mentality is what "star-search" agencies feed off of.
> 
> As Jean mentioned, "Spend your money on proper training with reputable, known arts institutions and instructors". 
> 
> Aaron Calafato 
> Actor/Writer/Activist
> calafato.aaron at gmail.com
> www.aaroncalafato.com
> 
> From: Jean Zarzour <lipschtick at lipschtick.com>
> To: neohiopal at lists.neohiopal.org 
> Sent: Wednesday, April 24, 2013 5:42 AM
> Subject: [NEohioPAL] WARNING Re: ARTS Auditions coming to the Cleveland area - TOMORROW!
> 
> I would caution anyone about seeing this as an opportunity.
> I have a few friends who have been to one of Kim Myers "opportunities", only to discover that the next step is shelling out $3500 for the "...unique opportunity to perform on stage for five days, in front of the industries TOP AGENTS and CASTINGS!"
> And that's just the fee you pay before your travel and lodging costs.
> Companies like these make lots of money preying on eager, naive parents and their children.
> While they may have some distance, remote connection with the success of some children, I'd want some solid proof of that "fact" before I'd pay a dime.
> Spend your money on proper training with reputable, known arts institutions and instructors, and if you're lucky, for trips to larger cities when given the opportunity to meet with reputable agents and casting directors - but, as a 30 year veteran in this business, I caution you to never pay an entrance fee for 5 day auditions that will most certainly amount to nothing.
> Jean Zarzour
> 216-832-6557
> SAG-AFTRA, AEA
> www.lipschtick.com
> findyourvoice-voiceactinginstitute.blogspot.com
> On Apr 23, 2013 5:26 PM, "Kim Myers" <scoutingdirector at aol.com> wrote:
> ATTENTION:  ACTORS, SINGERS & DANCERS!
> Ages 5 - 85
> If you are seeking representation in Chicago, LA, NYC, Atlanta and Miami
> THIS IS SOMETHING YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS!
> 
> International Scout, Kim Myers will be scouting in Cleveland for 
> ONE DAY ONLY on Wednesday, April 24th at the Hilton Garden Inn Beta Convention Center in Mayfield Village.  
> Call our scouting office at 1.800.STAR.102 for details of this audition. 
> 
> Kim Myers works alongside agencies and castings throughout the year, and will be selecting NEW FACES for submissions to top agents for upcoming projects.  Parents across the country have raved about Kim's approach to representing talent, and offering the safest way to launch a part-time to full-time career in the industry of entertainment. 
> 
> If selected, you will be offered a unique opportunity to perform on stage for five days, in front of the industries TOP AGENTS and CASTINGS!  Hundreds of new talent have been placed this past year!  
> 
> Attending this upcoming audition, is incredibly educational and FUN! 
> CALL NOW 1.800.STAR.102 for more details. 
> 
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