Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Parents Love The Actor's Forum @ The Performer's Academy

This past weekend, we had wonderful seminars here by top entertainment professionals.  They gathered to educate parents and actors about the entertainment industry as a whole.  The day started at 10:00 am and concluded at 6:00 PM.  They spoke individually and collectively about all aspects of the industry.  They covered casting, auditioning, unions, the potential merging of SAG and AFTRA, headshots, techniques and more.

The feedback was amazing and I'm happy to share it with you!

Natalie:

I just wanted to send you a note, letting you know how much Derek and I enjoyed the Actor's Forum.  He had such a big smile and glow when he came out of the door.  You put so much time and effor and hard work into this experience and made it possible for all of us to understand this business more, and to be able to have our kids get this experience.  - Liz Bagga

Thank you so much for your good advice when we are trudging along in unfamiliar territory.  I appreciate it very much - Julie

Hi Natalie & Team:
I would like to thank you guys for putting up such a good Actor's Forum yesterday - my husband attended the forum and he was very impressed and said it was informative.....thank you for training the kids and taking care of them when the parents were in the meetings.  I really appreciate giving us the opportunity to meet people in the entertainment industry. -- Preveena Challa

Thank you so much for a great day.  I was really blown away by the talent and your staff.  Sincerely....Jackie Paul, Reign Agency.

Just a quick note to say THANK YOU for a great day and experience!  Yesterday was fabulous and I know it takes a ton of work and personal effort to pull that kind of event off.  Well done - Kudos to everyone involved!  - Wendy and Jackson Massey

More to come.......
Thanks to all who attended.  It was an amazing day.

Thursday, October 13, 2011

Joey Paul Jensen

Casting Director/Producer, Joey Paul Jensen will be coming to The Performer's Academy on December 11th - for a day of workshops.
She will be conducting a parent workshop - for mom's and dad's, sharing information on all aspects of the entertainment industry - from SAG, AFTRA, working schedules, expectations and more.

She will teach and improv acting workshop for non-readers, readers, teens, and adults. 

She has been working with The Performer's Academy for many years.  We look forward to her visits and the students and parents walk away with an enormous amount of information.

She is one of the producers of "Soul Surfer" which has grossed over 2 million dollars in DVD sales.  

Congrats Rochelle Gluzman

Congratulations to Sarah "Rochelle" Gluzman.  She booked the role of a young Amy Winehouse in a documentary about her life!  Congrats Rochelle!

Saturday, October 08, 2011

Randi Driscoll - Matthew Shephard

Randi Driscoll composed this song.  She is very involved with the Laramee Project.  Matthew Shephard was beaten, tied to a fence post and left to die, because he was gay.  Please listen to the song and past it on for all to hear.  Support the NoH8 campaigns and no Bullying Campaigns.    Rest in Peace, Matthew

Saturday, October 01, 2011