2009 December | Inside TVI Actors Studio

Acting Success

December 28, 2009admin

YOUR NAME HERE?

Before you prepare your Academy Award speech, it might be a good idea to take a good look at your personal progress first. Do you have an agent? Great!….are they sending you out on auditions?…..Great!…are you booking work?….Great!…are you playing roles you are showcased in?….You can see that the questions can et pretty tough, especially if you are just starting out. Just remember it is all about perseverance and being ready. Probably the best way to be ready is through classes, meeting industry pros, working with a career coach, rehearsing your scenes, auditions, script work. Then and only then are you on your way to Acting Success It stops being a dream when it becomes a goal that you set! Best wishes for a fantastic New Year. I look forward to seeing you at TVI!

Holiday Discounts on Acting Classes

December 25, 2009East Coast editor

Save money on some of the most popular acting classes in NY, Los Angeles, London and Australia. Fill out the form and mention the TVI Actors Studio Holiday coupon. Here is the form. You can also call TVI in NY at 212-302-1900 or in Los Angeles at 818-784-6500.

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Acting Career jump start

December 22, 2009admin

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Planning out an acting career is a lot like playing darts. You can work on your aim (goals), practice your skills (training), size up your competition (strategy) and still you might not hit the target! The successful actors I work with have several traits in common. One is that they work hard on their “brand”. They are, in essence, the product and service that is marketed. Great pictures, ongoing training, solid representation and connections all contribute to the “game” of having a successful acting career. Communicating your success is another marketing tool used by the “winners”. Just by meeting new teachers, students, career coaches-you can “jump Start” your career and hit the bull’s eye.

What a great way to begin 2010.

Working Actors during the holidays

December 21, 2009admin

New Years in NYC.jpg The New Year celebration just outside tvi Actors Studio!

I have yet to hear an actor complain about working during the holidays. My guess is that having an opportunity to perform during this special time of year far outweighs personal feelings for doing anything else. I certainly felt that way when working as a singer/dancer in my twenties at Radio City Music Hall’s Christmas Spectacular. It was so much fun to be a part of this well known holiday tradition, that I couldn’t think of anything more memorable. In fact, I would guess that, for actors and performers, working during the “season” is it’s own special brand of gift giving. Happy holidays from TVI!
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Michael Bruno Group Los Angeles

December 18, 2009East Coast editor

TVI Actors Studio founder, Alan Nusbaum and International programming director Nancie Richards met with top personal manager Michael Bruno earlier today.

Michael, known in NY and LA for representing the most recognized names in daytime drama;

George Alvarez, Father Ray – Guiding Light,

Brandon Beemer; The Bold And The Beautiful

Bethann Bonner, Natasha – Guiding Light

Martha Byrne Andrea – General Hospital

Beth Ehlers Taylor – All My Children

Judi Evans Maeve – As The World Turns,

Jennifer Gaeris Donna – The Bold And The Beautiful

Ricky Paull Goldin – Jake – All My Children

Amelia Heinle, Victoria – The Young And The Restless,

Lynn Herring, Audrey – As The World Turns

Lesli Kay , Felicia – The Bold And The Beautiful

Lauren Koslow, Days Of Our Lives,

Wally Kurth, Justin – Days Of Our Lives

Austin Peck, Wes Ramsey, Days Of Our Lives

Julie Pinson; Janet – As The World Turns

Josh Taylor, Roman – Days Of Our Lives,

Marie Wilson, Meg – As The World Turns

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How to be a working Actor

December 17, 2009admin

(pictured here are NY Broadway Casting Directors and TVI Actors Studio Instructors Pat McCorkle and Stewart Howard)

This is the question many actors want the answer to. The answer is: be one. Think, act, plan, observe and commit to your decision to become a professional. Its not just a mind set but rather a foundation with which all motivation is focused. Your career is not a concept, but a reality! The long-term career actor has formed a comprehensive agenda that is adhered to; classes being at the top of the list. It is vital to the growth of the actor’s talent to stay “sharp”. Meeting industry professionals like agents and casting directors, working with other actors, listening to the business buzz, are all useful criteria to being a professional. Check out http://actor-preneur.com/ for a great place to begin your journey!

Nancie Richards Heads International Programming

December 16, 2009East Coast editor

Nancie Richards, former actress and Los Angeles real estate investor has joined the America’s acting school, heading up the European and Australasia admissions department.

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Miami Talent Agent

December 16, 2009East Coast editor

Miami’s largest talent agent, Tammy Green of the Green Agency with TVI Actors Studio Alan Nusbaum

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TVI Alumni: Mena Suvari

December 16, 2009East Coast editor

TVI Actors Studio alumni Mena Suvari has signed with management company, Alchemy Entertainment. She can be seen next in “You May Not Kiss the Bride.” ICM still represents Suvari.

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Broadway Casting Director

December 16, 2009admin

Broadway Casting Director for West Side Story, Mr. Stuart Howard held a workshop at TVI on Tuesday December 15th at 7 PM. Because of his hectic schedule and his new broadway show, “The Nutty Professor” (slated for next year) he rarely has a chance to teach, but last night was the exception. His amazing career in Film Television and Broadway credits made for a truly memorable evening. Don’t miss out on other future events like this!
You can call 212-302-1900 right now! OR sign up on line at
www.tvistudios.com

Update: TVI alumni Poppy Tierney

December 11, 2009East Coast editor

Poppy Tierney has had an incredible career in show business from starring in London’s West End to major blockbuster movies and the international concert platform.

She has trained in England at Italia Conti and in America at the TVI Studios, Los Angeles.

On film she can be seen as Margarita in “Batman Begins” (Warner Brothers).

On television she had played parts in “The Bill”, “Agony” and “Hooked on Books”.

Her West End Musical theatre credits include Mary Poppins in “Mary Poppins” (Prince Edward Theatre) Tess in “Tess of the D’urbervilles” (Savoy Theatre); Mary in “Sunset Boulevard” (Adelphi Theatre) Cover and played Ellen in “Miss Saigon” (Drury Lane Theatre) Claudine in “Bernadette” (Dominion Theatre).

Details on Poppy’s career can be found here.

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Voice-Over Casting

December 9, 2009admin

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Voice-overs and voice acting is something that everyone seems to have interest in. What could be better, reading into a microphone, not being seen, lot of money….As it is with most things in the show business world, there is much more to it than that. First is, of course, an ability to perform consistently, in a studio environment. For many, this may not be as easy as it seems. Directors, audio technicians, Ad Reps., Copy-writiers, can make a pressured situation worse. Next, the actor must be able to offer several interpretations of the same script. Third, getting the job by having a great audition and demo-tape that has “professional” written all over it are essential ingredients that make a Voice-Over career a realistic pursuit. Finding out if you’ve got what it takes may simply be a matter of taking a class with a professional instructor who can help you.

Pictured is Jeffrey Dreisbach at TVI Actors Studio

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