Saturday, January 23, 2010

Please read carefully, below are auditions and/or job opportunities; take what works for you, feel free to pass on to others for whom they make sense; and delete or disregard if nothing applies. Thank you for reading the print, and not in between the lines.

Email must be written in English, must include complete contact information [failure to provide information on time, in the proper formats, will NOT be submitted]. Attention to detail is important.

For all jobs, send your resume and requested materials to livevideoinc@gmail.com and include the correct “subject line” requested, no phones calls please. If the employer is interested they will contact you. Referral credits: If you are referring someone, please make sure that put your name additionally in the subject line to include "Referred by Your Name".

For all auditions and castings send your mp3 file[s] with a sample rate of 44100 or higher, 16 bit resolution, and stereo mix, with “job name-yourname.mp3” as listed in the job to livevideoinc@gmail.com, again no phone calls please. Referral credits: If you are referring someone, please make sure that put your name additionally in the subject line to include "Referred by Your Name".

Voice-Over Industry Survey

This research project is serving two purposes: My primary goal is to gain insight into the Voice-Over industry--I'm not aware of any systematic study that has been done of the industry and the players in it. I'm working with a company that works with the Voice-Over industry--some of the questions in the study are specifically designed to answer questions they have about the industry.

The participants in the study were selected from a variety of sources and then concatenated into a single list. Individuals were selected from that list for this study. I am explicitly NOT sending out a general request for anyone who wants to participate--that type of non-probability sample would skew the results in a number of respects (including allowing "ballot stuffing"). So far, more than 300 individuals in the industry have responded, and we're putting the second wave into the field Thursday afternoon to give those in the industry who have been selected another opportunity to participate in the study. (Wearing my other hat as an academic, I can't help but point out how much more important a high reponse rate is for a valid study than a large number of respondents.) All information submitted is confidential. The survey program keeps track of responses using a code number for each person invited to participate, but all identifying information is removed from the data before any analysis is conducted. The industry sponsor will only get aggregate data--no data on individual responses will be reported. (The sponsor will also not know who participated and who did not.)

The results of the study will be shared with the industry in a White Paper that will be prepared once the study is complete. Anyone who participates in the study has the opportunity to request a copy of the White Paper once they complete the questionnaire. The White Paper will also be shared with the trade press.

Anyone who has any questions about the study can email me: augie@focus25.com.

Kurt: Final note: Thanks for your interest in the project, and for the perspective you provided me on the Voice-Over industry. This industry is not only a vital part of the audio production industry; it is also a great example of how the Internet and related technologies are changing the way business is done. I'm excited to be adding to the body of knowledge regarding the industry.

Augie

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Augie Grant, Ph.D., Senior Consultant

Focus 25 Research & Consulting

25 Crossbow Lakes Court

Columbia, SC 29212

augie@focus25.com

For more information, see: http://kurtkelly.blogspot.com/2010/01/voice-over-industry-survey.html

Auditions
MILLER COORS
ST. PATRICK’S DAY
TV :15
CASTING SPECS: AUTHENTIC IRISH ACCENT. YOUNG (MUST BE AT LEAST 25 YEARS OLD) ENERGETIC, SINCERE. MALE OR FEMALE VOICE ACTORS ARE WELCOME. NO NEED TO BE TOO INTIMATE. THERE’S A BIG IRISH DANCE TRACK UNDER THIS PART SO BE SURE YOU GIVE A GOOD SPIRITED READ BEFORE YOU LEAVE!

IDEA: A MONTAGE OF OUR BEST, EXPLOSIVE BEER SHOTS ACCOMPANIED BY AN ORIGINAL IRISH ROCK TRACK TO CREATE THE ULTIMATE ST. PADDY’S DAY REMINDER.

MUSIC: FIERY IRISH ROCK DANCE MUSIC.

AVO:

To all the happiness and luck that life can hold

and at the end of your rainbow, a pot of gold. *

Happy St. Paddy’s Day from Triple Hops Brewed

Miller Lite. Taste Greatness.

*An Irish proverb.

send your audition demo reel “no later” than Monday, January 25, 2010 at 12 Noon – PST to: livevideoinc@gmail.com

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Description: Spanish automobile dealership commercial for Indianapolis market. Male 25-40

Script: BIENVENIDOS A AUTO JALISCO, DONDE ENCUENTRAS EXELENTES CAMIONETAS Y AUTOS GARANTIZADOS POR ESCRITO!
SALUDOS!
YO SOY VICENTE. LUZ MARIA Y YO LES OFRECEMOS CALIDAD DE PRODUCTOS Y CALIDAD HUMANA, AQUI EN AUTO JALISCO, EN EL 4939 WEST WASHINGTON, TELEFONO 486-0260, INDIANAPOLIS.
AUTO JALISCO LE OFRECE MODELOS 2001 Y 2002 DESDE SEIS MIL DLLS.
LLEVESE UN MUY BUEN COCHE O CAMIONETA, CON PRECIOS DESDE DOS MIL DLLS HASTA DIEZ MIL DLLS, CON TRANSMISION Y MOTOR GARANTIZADOS POR ESCRITO.
VENGA! AQUI, SI SOMOS DE CONFIANZA.
APROVECHE LAS OPORTUNIDADES EN AUTO JALISCO EN EL 4939 WEST WASHINGTON, TELEFONO 486-0260, INDIANAPOLIS.
AQUI, SI SOMOS DE CONFIANZA!

send your audition demo reel “no later” than Wednesday, January 27, 2010 at 12 Noon – PST to: livevideoinc@gmail.com

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CASTING:

PLAYING JORDAN GOLDMAN- "A thirty year old stunted musician attempts to extort money from his Jewish community by "pretending" to have a Bar Mitzvah for religious reasons. But who's being played, and how, takes on new meaning when a Rabbi redefines for Jordan Goldman what it means "to become a man."

An original Jewish Comedy by David and Andy Neiman, Directed by Cynthia Levin, Executive Director, Brad Verebray, Produced by Katie Sweeney
Seeking: ALL DESIGNERS/CREW.
Available Roles:
SARAH ROSENTHAL, Jordan's girlfriend, age 30, intelligent, witty, warm, lovely.
EMILY GOLDMAN, Jordan's elder sister, early 30’s, funny, daring, smart, strong.
MATTHEW LAMPHIERE, Jordan's gay best friend, age 30, hilarious, high status, smart, clever, adorable. Must be able to sing.
RABBI JIM, Jordan's mentor, Jewish, 40’s or 50’s, wise, centered, strong. contemporary Jewish, Vocally, must be able to carry a tune.
KURT MUSCROVE, an enthusiastic executive, 30’s-40’s, fast talking, lower intelligence, loveable douchebag.
RYAN, slick executive, 30’s-40’s, devious, condescending, articulate, high status, physically fit.
MIKEY ROSENTHAL, Sarah’s nephew, 13, smart alec, cute, chubby.
Audition Dates: 1/27 eve, 1/30 day, 1/31 eve (callbacks)
Rehearsals will be weekday evenings, weekend daytimes beginning 2/2.
Show runs TH, F, 3/18 to 4/23 at TheaterTheater – 5041 W. Pico, LA CA 90019
Please submit headshot/resume and role sought to goldman_jordan@yahoo.com
For more details, see: http://kurtkelly.blogspot.com/2010/01/playing-jordan-goldman.html

Jobs

Receptionist - Executive Assistant: well known Entertainment Company looking for Executive Assistant with excellent people and computer skills; ability to interface well with: clients, talent, and agents, casting directors, managers, agencies, multimedia and numerous entertainment clients and executive. Bi- or Multilingual is a huge asset. Knowledge of Apple, Office, Word, Power Point, PDF, QuickTime, audio-video files, Excel [or spreadsheet programs], and other software applications required. Submit a detailed resume, references, salary and any other special requirements in a “word” document file “.doc” [extension file] to livevideoinc@gmail.com, subject line Receptionist - Executive Assistant No phone calls please.

Sales Manager: Entertainment Company seeks experienced sales professional to develop new business in the areas of: Television, Film, Radio, Multimedia, emerging technologies and Internet. Excellent: Marketing, Writing, Promotion, New Business Development, Self-starter, telephone, email, Management and People skills a must! Submit a detailed resume, references, salary and any other special requirements in a “word” document file “.doc” [extension file] to livevideoinc@gmail.com, subject line: Sales Manager
No phone calls please.

Web Site Developers: Entertainment Company seeks experience graphic artists, coders, designers and specialists. Submit a detailed web site url list and links [must be verifiable] and explanation of work rendered, resume, references, salary and any other special requirements in a “word” document file “.doc” [extension file] to livevideoinc@gmail.com, subject line: Web Site Developers

TRAINING

Joyce Castellanos is starting a new PromoWorkshop - Part 1 and our Tuesday workshop will begin February 9th, and the Thursday workshop will begin on February 11th. The classes will be held at:

Compost Productions
10707 Magnolia Blvd.
North Hollywood, CA. 91601

The cost is $400 per four week session.

This workshop will cover Comedy, Drama, Blocks and Movies for TV. It's a great refresher course for people studying promo - and a great starter for experienced VO professionals seeking to expand their horizons. People who join this course will have the opportunity to join Joyce for her Part 2 and Part 3 workshops - with new intensives devoted to News and Sports promos.

"Mention you were referred by Kurt Kelly and receive a special offer, a free private consultation with Joyce as an added bonus in addition to the series"! That's right, a free private consultation with Joyce in addition to the series just for mentioning Kurt Kelly referred you [for a limited time]!

Space is limited, those interested in either workshop should contact Joyce Castellanos by email at: promoteach@aol.com, or by phone at: 805-573-5257.

For more details, see: http://kurtkelly.blogspot.com/2010/01/joyce-castellanos-promoworkshop-part-1_24.html

Guarantee your slot for Nickelodeon's Meredith Layne!

VOWOGers,

There's only one way to guarantee your spot for the session with Meredith Layne* on Feb 22nd! Book the month.

VOWOG is place to practice! So get in and hone your animation chops before getting into that Guest Director session. There's only one way to make that best impression and it's is to be ready.

Currently, all the solo spots for the guest director session with Meredith are almost gone. MAKE SURE you get a chance to read for her by booking the Month of VOWOG. Not only will you be ready from a month of practice, but you'll also guarantee your spot as monthly bookings get priority seating for the Guest Director session.

Email me by the end of next week (Jan 29) to guarantee your slot for February and prepare to get animated!

The website is updated...more info at www.mickwingert.com

VOWOG is Four 3-Hour sessions for only $125.00. But you can also mix and match and book the sessions your schedule and your budget can handle!

"Mention you were referred by Kurt Kelly and receive a special offer as an added bonus to the series"! That's right just for mentioning Kurt Kelly referred you [for a limited time]! Get practice and get better!!

Mick Wingert

SAG/AFTRA

TGMD Talent Agency

(323) 850-6767

www.mickwingert.com

(818)749-9370

For more details, see: http://kurtkelly.blogspot.com/2010/01/guarantee-your-slot-for-nickelodeons.html

Voice-Over Master Class

with

Steven Reisberg

Formerly with the William Morris Agency, Steven Reisberg is currently the Voice-over audition Director for TGMD Talent where he helps actors book voice-over jobs every day.

Mr. Reisberg

will be teaching

a class in

voice-over audition technique

for

animation, commercials, and videogames

Steven Reisberg has directed and coached thousands of voice-over sessions. His clients include the top VO talent in Hollywood and A-list celebrities. You hear his actors every day.

Steve directs from strong acting technique mixed with a knowledge of what actually books the gig. Through coaching and directing dozens of actors every day for years, Steve has analyzed and refined techniques that really work to get actors the job. The proof is in the end result. Steve’s actors book.

“Steve is one of the most experienced voiceover directors in the business. He is top notch!”

George DelHoyo – Voice of FOX TV

“Steve knows the voiceover business so very well… He is the Harvard of this biz.”

Gary Owens - Laugh In

“Steve Reisberg. Quite simply, he’s the best.”

James Garrett – Voice of the Harry Potter flim trailers

space is limited

$400 for four weeks

call now 818-415-1289

stevereisberg@gmail.com

For more information, see: http://kurtkelly.blogspot.com/2010/01/voice-over-master-class_24.html

New Voice Over Class Starting

It is the beginning of a New Year. What BETTER time to get back into the game??!!

Professional athletes train every day to keep their competitive edge. Voiceover professionals should be no different! Train with Talent Agent Lynda McCarrell

Daniel hoff Agency.

Those that know how to maintain their competitive edge are successful! Learn how to join their ranks! Come with what you have and leave with something even better! Join us!

DATES: 1/28, 2/4, 2/11,2/18 (4 weeks)

TIME: 7pm to 10pm

PLACE: 5455 Wilshire Blvd., #1100, LA, Ca. 90036 (corner of Cochran & Wilshire) – comfortable recording booth

INSTRUCTOR: Lynda McCarrell – over 20 years in the VO business – currently works in VO everyday guiding careers.

COST: $400

Call (213/760-4459) or email (lmccarrell@roadrunner.com) now to reserve your seat –

Lynda McCarrell looks forward to helping guide YOU to the success you deserve!

This class has been on-going for 18 years!

"Mention you were referred by Kurt Kelly and receive a special offer as an added bonus to the series"! That's right just for mentioning Kurt Kelly referred you [for a limited time]!

For more information, see: http://kurtkelly.blogspot.com/2010/01/new-voice-over-class-starting.html