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Affinity Models has Los Angeles, San Francisco & New York Model and Actor Jobs!

2012-01-28T00:31:00.001-08:00

Email to info@affinityartists.com for all jobs listed below. Please look at jobs and reply with specific titles in email.

Affinity Models has Los Angeles, San Francisco & New York Model and Actor Jobs!

1. LOS ANGELES, CA: Female Alcohol Promo models for high end nightclub work.
2. LOS ANGELES, CA: Hair Model Jobs for Female Models who appear 18 to 21.
3. LOS ANGELES: Boy band television competition show.
4. LOS ANGELES, CA: Female Hair Model Jobs in Feb.
5. LOS ANGELES, CA & New York, NY: Momagers needed for docu-series
6. SANTA MONICA: Restaurant FEMALE Promo Model Job.
7. LOS ANGELES,CA: Seeking Male Model Types for a Live Alcohol Event
8. SAN FRANCISCO, CA: Seeking Male Model for a Medical Tradeshow

1. LOS ANGELES, CA: Female Alcohol Promo models for high end nightclub work.

4 Diverse Female Models (1 Back up each night)

Height: 5"7 and Up

Date: Feb 10th 11th 12th
Time- 9:30pm -- 2:30am
Locations: Clubs TBA (Most likely West Hollywood)
Pay: $30 per hour.

4 Diverse Female Models (1 Back up each night)--

1 Caucasian appearance (female)
2 Latina/Hispanic appearance (female)
2 African American appearance (female)
1 Back up Model (will work for 2 hours) (female)

*Must be of legal age to enter a bar (minimum 21 with identification), and outgoing!
*Need to see photos, must include at least one full body shot.

Attire:
Black Pencil Skirt
Black Heels
Black Form Fitting Shirt

Duties- Engage consumers with brand selling points encourage them to
support the brand- Distribute fliers and promotional literature- Take
pictures with consumers alongside promotional poster boards
THERE IS NO TRAVEL/GAS REIMBURSEMENT.

Please send MORE than your hotlink/weblink. We won't forward your links
to our clients who will make the choice. You must ALSO include jpg
pictures and attachments or embedded in the email. Resume must be TEXT
ONLY and INSIDE the actual email, NOT ATTACHMENT!!!Please send jpg
pictures and name your email "LOS ANGELES ALCOHOL BRAND PROMO MODEL" (your name)(your city/state)(your phones)

If your email bounces because your pictures are too large, just send an
email asking for our email address with same title "LOS ANGELES ALCOHOL
BRAND PROMO MODEL" (your name)(your city)(your phones)

TELL US ALL MEASUREMENTS AND HEIGHT/FULL BODY PIX!If you send your
pictures in any kind of ZIP, tif, bmp, pps, MSWORDformat, your pictures
will not be seen.

Please indicate your distance in MILES, not MINUTES to the city youare
interested in working.You must be within 50 miles of the job!You must
tell us how old your pics are! Please be sure to include your full name,
phones, address

2: LOS ANGELES, CA: Hair Model Jobs for Female Models who appear 18 to 21.

Haircut &; Haircolor Models Needed!
$1000 Model Fee, Plus FREE Haircuts & Haircolor

Four Day Photography Session Project

Hair care client is looking for up and coming models as well as experienced professional models who are willing to allow creative freedom with your hair design. You must be open to a complimentary new makeover with a new haircut and hair design!They will not be just doing a "trim". World famous. This is for a world famous salon. ~ A team will be on hand to create new haircuts on models who are willing to receive FREE hair makeover services. Models will be part of an advance master level workshop for top hair designers. Client needs at least 4 attractive female haircolor models, appearing between 18 and 21 years of age.

Model Fee: Client will pay each confirmed model $1000 at the end of the 4 day photography session. All of the professional haircut services will be provided to you for FREE! These complimentary salon services are often worth at least $100 to $500.

Photography Session Schedule:
Sunday & Monday, January 30 or 31, 2012
Model Call: Client will hold a Model Go-See

Thursday & Friday, February 3 / 4 2012 -- Model Prep Sessions: Chosen models will need to be available at Salon for an appointment, where they will create your new haircut, haircolor and hair design makeover before the photography session.
Saturday & Sunday, February 4 & 5, 2012 -- Photography Sessions

Send email andame your email 18 to 21 APPEARANCE HAIRCUT MODEL(your name/phones) be sure to include pictures.
Share your name, email address and any preliminary notes about what you are open to receiving in new haircut and haircolor design services.

3. LOS ANGELES: Boy band television competition show.
Do you know someone who is in a boy band--males 14 to 18 (or older who APPEAR 14 to 18) who can all sing?
Certainly playing an instrument is great but we're especially interested in having 4 to 6 male teens who can SING together (e.g. Boys 2 Men, NSync, etc)
Whether its Choir or ACapella or Pop Rock.

Please email and name your email BOYBAND (your names/phones) and a LINK to a website where we can view video or demo reel (DO NOT SEND actual downloads to us!)

4. LOS ANGELES, CA: Hair care company is casting for a shoot on Feb 7, 2012.
They are seeking 3 models

1 Prep Day for the model to get their hair colored. 1 shoot Day: there will be both a video set and a print set.

On the video set: filming a step by step tutorial where the color enhancement product is applied and then demonstrates it's effectiveness.

Model: Appears as 28-40years old (note - attached pictures are ONLY hair reference not age reference)

http://tinyurl.com/87hqx99

For brunette: Could appear as cacuasian or hispanic.

Usage:
Print: 1 year in-store domestic only, trade publications
Video: in-store domestic only, trade web domestic, youtube.
Duration: 1 year beginning at first use.

Rate for shoot day: $4,000.00
Rate for prep day: $1,000.00

Usage Option: potential pay for an additional 2 years

Please only respond if you genuinely would be interested in having your hair cut to/styled like this and/or already have hair similar to this.

Send email and name your email 28-40 FEMALE HAIRCUT MODEL(your name/phones) be sure to include pictures.

5. Los Angeles, CA: Reality show client seeking "Momagers" (Moms who manage their childrens entertainment career. Need moms who are trying to get their kids into the entertainment biz and have BIG personalities...show us why that describes you, pics of you and your 'client/child'
Send email and name your email "MOMAGER "(your name/city/phones) be sure to include pictures.

6. SANTA MONICA: Restaurant FEMALE Promo Model Job.

This is a fun one. Models will eat and drink to their hearts delight at a lovely restaurant in Santa Monica. Thats it! Thats the job!

Models are not allowed to bring friends and will need to dress in cocktail attire.

Appearance between 25 to 28,
Height 5'7 and taller

$50 per evening- Food and cocktails

Days: Wed and Thurs from 7 to 8pm

Models--cocktail dresses
or beach/slash cocktail wear.

5'8 and up,

Please send MORE than your hotlink/weblink. We won't forward your links
to our clients who will make the choice. You must ALSO include jpg
pictures and attachments or embedded in the email. Resume must be TEXT
ONLY and INSIDE the actual email, NOT ATTACHMENT!!!Please send jpg
pictures and name your email "SANTA MONICA
RESTAURANT FEMALE PROMO MODEL" (your name)(your city/state)(your phones)

7. LOS ANGELES,CA: Seeking Male Model Types for a Live Alcohol Event for a well known alcohol product. Must be 21 and older and appear between 21 and 30. The men will be at the entrance to the event and will be dressed as “Bachelors” handing out black roses to guests as they enter.
Pay $35 per hour (or about $210 for the evening)

Date: January 31, 2012 Tuesday
Time 6pm to 12am (possibly 8pm to 2am)

Please send MORE than your hotlink/weblink. We won't forward your links
to our clients who will make the choice. You must ALSO include jpg
pictures and attachments or embedded in the email. Resume must be TEXT
ONLY and INSIDE the actual email, NOT ATTACHMENT!!!Please send jpg
pictures and name your email "MALE VODKA EVENT MODEL" (your name)(your city/state)(your phones)

8. SAN FRANCISCO, CA: Seeking Male Model for a Medical Tradeshow:

Pay $250 per day

Must be minimum 5'10" and taller, well spoken, in shape and appear between ages 21 and 40
Attractive well groomed, well spoken only.
Will talk to customers who approach booth, take information, assist sales staff.

Date: February 4,5, 6, 7, 2012 Saturday through Tuesday.

Please send MORE than your hotlink/weblink. We won't forward your links
to our clients who will make the choice. You must ALSO include jpg
pictures and attachments or embedded in the email. Resume must be TEXT
ONLY and INSIDE the actual email, NOT ATTACHMENT!!!Please send jpg
pictures and name your email "MALE MEDICAL TRADESHOW BOOTH MODEL" (your name)(your city/state)(your phones)

Sincerely,

Affinity Models & Talent Agency, (a division of Artists Agency)
Licensed, SAG/AFTRA/AEA/WGA/DGA/AFM
IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/company/co0085304/
IMDBPRO: http://pro.imdb.com/company/co0085304/
WEB: http://www.affinityartistsagency.com
WEB: http://www.affinitytalent.com
FACEBOOK http://www.facebook.com/AffinityArtistsAgency
TWITTER: http://twitter.com/affinityartists

Affinity Models has Los Angeles Hair Model Jobs for Female Models who appear 18 to 21.

2012-01-24T18:06:00.001-08:00

Affinity Models has Hair Model Jobs for Female Models who appear 18 to 21.

Haircut & Haircolor Models Needed!
$1000 Model Fee, Plus FREE Haircuts &
Haircolor

Four Day Photography Session Project

Hair care client is looking for up and coming models as well as experienced professional models who are willing to allow creative freedom with your hair design. You must be open to a complimentary new makeover with a new haircut and hair design!They will not be just doing a “trim”. World famous. This is for a world famous salon. ~ A team will be on hand to create new haircuts on models who are willing to receive FREE hair makeover services. Models will be part of an advance master level workshop for top hair designers. Client needs at least 4 attractive female haircolor models, appearing between 18 and 21 years of age.

Model Fee: Client will pay each confirmed model $1000 at the end of the 4 day photography session. All of the professional haircut services will be provided to you for FREE! These complimentary salon services are often worth at least $100 to $500.

Photography Session Schedule:
Sunday & Monday, January 30 or 31, 2012
Model Call: Client will hold a Model Go-See

Thursday & Friday, February 3 / 4 2012 – Model Prep Sessions: Chosen models will need to be available at Salon for an appointment, where they will create your new haircut, haircolor and hair design makeover before the photography session.

Saturday & Sunday, February 4 & 5, 2012 -- Photography Sessions

Send email to info@affinityartists.com and name your email 18 to 21 APPEARANCE HAIRCUT MODEL(your name/phones) be sure to include pictures.
Share your name, email address and any preliminary notes about what you are open to receiving in new haircut and haircolor design services.

Affinity Artists Agency has Boy Band Television Competition and Video/Print Female Hair Model Jobs.

2012-01-24T14:25:00.000-08:00

Affinity Artists Agency has Boy Band Television Competition and Video/Print Female Hair Model Jobs.

1. Affinity has boy band television competition show.
Do you know someone who is in a boy band--males 14 to 18 (or older who APPEAR 14 to 18) who can all sing?

certainly playing an instrument is great but we're especially interested in having 4 to 6 male teens who can SING together (e.g. Boys 2 Men, NSync, etc)
Whether its Choir or ACapella or Pop Rock.

Please email us at info@affinityartists.com and name your email BOYBAND (your names/phones) and a LINK to a website where we can view video or demo reel (DO NOT SEND actual downloads to us!)

2. Affinity Models has Female Hair Model Jobs in Feb.

Hair care company is casting for a shoot on Feb 7, 2012.
They are seeking 3 models with hair similar to or willing to become like the attached pictures.

www.tinyurl.com/somehairstyles

1 Prep Day for the model to get their hair colored. 1 shoot Day: there will be both a video set and a print set.

On the video set: filming a step by step tutorial where the color enhancement product is applied and then demonstrates it's effectiveness.

Model: Appears as 28-40years old (note - attached pictures are ONLY hair reference not age reference)
For brunette: Could appear as cacuasian or hispanic.

Usage:
Print: 1 year in-store domestic only, trade publications
Video: in-store domestic only, trade web domestic, youtube.
Duration: 1 year beginning at first use.

Rate for shoot day: $4,000.00
Rate for prep day: $1,000.00

Usage Option: potential pay for an additional 2 years

Please only respond if you genuinely would be interested in having your hair cut to/styled like this and/or already have hair similar to this.

Send email to info@affinityartists.com and name your email HAIRCUT MODEL(your name/phones) be sure to include pictures.

Sincerely,

Affinity Artists Agency

IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/company/co0085304/
IMDBPRO: http://pro.imdb.com/company/co0085304/
WEB: http://www.affinityartistsagency.com
WEB: http://www.affinitytalent.com
FACEBOOK http://www.facebook.com/AffinityArtistsAgency
TWITTER: http://twitter.com/affinityartists

2011-12-08T11:12:00.001-08:00

Bring On the Gifts http://ping.fm/4h7uB . Can't say it better myself!

2011-12-04T00:55:00.001-08:00

Affinity Artists Agency recent talent bookings on major television and feature film projects! Check http://ping.fm/PstPH

A sample of recent Affinity Artists Agency Talent Bookings!

2011-12-04T00:33:00.001-08:00

Affinity Artists Agency's very own WILL MCLAUGHLIN is returning to PARKS AND RECREATION in his recurring role as Officer Randy. You have the right to remain amused!

This is Will's third episode of Parks and Recreation. He teaches improv at the Upright Citizen's Brigade in Hollywood and performs in their signature show ASSSSCAT! Other credits include Curb Your Enthusiasm, Reno 911! The League, Law & Order: SVU, Terriers and Players. Check him at
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1559622/

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Affinity Artists Agency's actor STEFANIE MALOUF just booked the role of KARAOKE SINGER on the series THE NEWSROOM!

Stefanie showed up in the musical improv program at The Second City, Hollywood. One day, during class downtime, Stefanie ran a "quick rendition" of Queen's Bohemian Rhapsody. This is not an easy song to cover and she nailed it. Check her at http://resumes.breakdownexpress.com/824111-2393137

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Affinity Artists Agency's actor JASON SIMS-PREWITT
Booked a role on HOW TO ROCK

Jason is big, articulate and funny. His film credits include Drumline and The Fighting Temptations. He recently shot the industrial short SWORD, which is featured on the CANON web site and a commercial for Spike TV. Check him at http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1106407/

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Affinity Artists Agency's actor FERNANDO RIVERA just booked tv series SUBURGATORY

Fernando's recent credits include The Secret Life of the American Teenager, All My Children and Days of Our Lives. Check him at http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1740402/

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Affinity Artists Agency's actor TAYLOR M. GRAHAM Booked in the comedy Feature Film: CHICKS DIG GAY GUYS

This young man is on fire as he just wrapped another comedy feature film called Breaking Wind in October. He has one-of-a-kind charisma.
check him at http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2773958/

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Affinity Artists Agency's actor ESPIE RANDOLPH also booked a role in comedy feature: CHICKS DIG GAY GUYS

A Groundlings guy, he hails from Texas, where for six seasons he was a regular on the 'UPN Kids!' sketch comedy show. He attended University of Texas at Austin and made a name for himself in the regional scene before moving to L.A. Truly, there is only one Espie. Check him at http://www.imdb.com/name/nm4704469/

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Affinity Artists Agency's actor ISAAC CHEUNG just booked a Recurring role on the tv series called THE WATCH

Isaac is a graduate of UC Irvine and his credits include Underground Comedy Feature (w/ Rob Schneider). Check him at http://www.imdb.com/name/nm3228568/

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Affinity Artists Agency's actor AMY VORPAHL just booked a recurring role on tv series BODY OF PROOF.
Amy is a contributing member of the Upright citizens Brigade comedy crowd! Check her at http://www.imdb.com/name/nm3199727/

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Affinity Artists Agency's actor RYAN MEHARRY isn't known for doing anything 'rash' but he just booked a role in comedy Feature Film LIFE'S AN ITCH
Ryan is a Upright Citizens Brigade man moving up in the comedy world.
Check him at http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2712448/

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Affinity Artists Agency's actor RYAN MEHARRY booked a role in RAISING HOPE

Ryan is a performer at the Upright Citizen's Brigade Theatre in Los Angeles. He's a member of the Harold Team, Bangarang! and the Maude (sketch comedy) team Goodman. Check him at http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2712448/

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Affinity Artists Agency's actor MICHELLE TOMLINSON just booked crime drama Feature Film OFFICER DOWN

Michelle was the Winner of the Best Actress at BleedFest Horror Festival 2011 and has a huge horror fan base. She has three feature films in pre production.
Check her at http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1009589/

2011-11-25T15:16:00.001-08:00

Affinity Artists Agency lists Best Behind-the-Scenes Showbiz Podcasts(The biz of Show Biz) Go to http://ping.fm/eAFpT

Affinity Artists Agency List of Best Behind-the-Scenes Showbiz Podcasts (The business of Show Business)

2011-11-25T15:02:00.001-08:00

Hey I don't have enough showbiz talk coming out of my ears!!!
Please give me more to put in my auditory canal!
Sure!
Check out best Showbiz Podcasts here, courtesy of Affinity Artists Agency.

Kevin Pollack Chat Show:
Pollack is a great listener and an amazing comedian. He really lets actors and comics stretch out and tell their stories of showbiz failure and success. Mandatory listening (comes in video too!)

http://kevinpollakschatshow.com/
http://kevinpollakschatshow.com/archive_entrance/

Adam Carolla
Has one of the most successful podcasts ever. Not for kids...
http://www.adamcarolla.com/

Larry Miller
Another fantastic, hardworking comedian who you've seen in everything from Pretty Woman to Seinfeld...
http://www.adamcarolla.com/LMBlog/

Marc Maron
Opinionated, strong personality, I love him! Check him at wtfpod.com
http://www.wtfpod.com/

Paul F. Tomkins
--original, quirky, hilarious
http://pft.libsyn.com/
http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pod-f.-tompkast/id385372276

Death Ray Radio.
Lots of neat stuff.
http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/comedy-death-ray-radio/id316045799

David Feldman-
Great comic who I remember from when I was working the SF Comedy circuit, Emmy winner for Dennis Miller Show.
http://feeds.feedburner.com/DavidFeldmanComedyPodcast

Showbiz Sandbox--showbiz stuff.
http://www.showbizsandbox.com/archives/

Daily Actor
http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-actor-the-actors-online/id336861386

Nerdist
-- nerdy look at all things showbiz
http://www.nerdist.com/category/podcast/

Sincerely,

Affinity Artists Agency
Licensed, SAG/AFTRA/AEA/WGA/DGA/AFM
IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/company/co0085304/
IMDBPRO: http://pro.imdb.com/company/co0085304/
WEB: http://www.affinityartistsagency.com
WEB: http://www.affinitytalent.com
FACEBOOK http://www.facebook.com/AffinityArtistsAgency
TWITTER: http://twitter.com/affinityartists

2011-11-18T22:38:00.001-08:00

TUNE IN, TURN ON, ACT OUT! http://ping.fm/fooxQ

2011-11-13T22:06:00.001-08:00

How Headshots pull more Commercial Auditions!
http://knol.google.com/k/ross-grossman/secrets-of-the-succesful-commercial/2d4vf75mvkosv/22#

2011-11-13T22:04:00.001-08:00

How Headshots pull more Commercial Auditions!
http://ping.fm/9lT81

2011-11-06T02:20:00.001-08:00

Looking for Actors Honest Opinions about Hollywood! Go to http://ping.fm/Iy1Lv

Affinity Artists shares the Smart Phone Apps for Actors and Acting!

2011-10-23T12:24:00.000-07:00

Affinity Artists shares the Smart Phone Apps for Actors and Acting! Share it!
http://tinyurl.com/ActorSmartPhoneApps

2011-10-23T12:15:00.001-07:00

Affinity Artists shares the Smart Phone Apps for Actors and Acting! Share it!
http://tinyurl.com/ActorSmartPhoneApps

Learn about the 5 Emotional Responses to Artistic Critique for Actors!

2011-10-17T01:46:00.000-07:00

Learn about the 5 Emotional Responses to Artistic Critique for Actors! Checkhttp://tinyurl.com/ActorsResponseToCritique

Sincerely,

Ross Grossman
Director
Affinity Artists Agency
Licensed, SAG/AFTRA/AEA/WGA/DGA/AFM

IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/company/co0085304/
IMDBPRO: http://pro.imdb.com/company/co0085304/
WEB: http://www.affinityartistsagency.com
WEB: http://www.affinitytalent.com
FACEBOOK http://www.facebook.com/AffinityArtistsAgency
TWITTER: http://twitter.com/affinityartists

2011-10-16T23:00:00.001-07:00

Learn about the 5 Emotional Responses to Artistic Critique for Actors! Check http://tinyurl.com/ActorsResponseToCritique

2011-10-14T23:23:00.001-07:00

Affinity Artists Agency openings for experienced Talent Agents in Commercial or Youth. Email resume/cover to talentagencyopening@gmail.com

2011-09-06T23:40:00.001-07:00

But he's too tall for Hollywood!! Oh yeah?
Check Affinity Artists TALL ACTORS list: http://tinyurl.com/tallactors

He's Too Tall For Hollywood? Uh, Yeah Right....

2011-09-06T23:23:00.000-07:00

But he's too tall, he'll Never make it in Hollywood!!
Oh yeah? Check out the TALL ACTOR list:

Alexander Skarsgaard 6'4
Armie Hammer 6'5
Ashton Kutcher: 6'2 1/2
Ben Affleck 6'2
Benecio Del Toro 6'4
Benjamin Bratt 6'2
Bob Saget 6'4
Brad Garrett 6'8",
Brandon Routh 6ft 3
Brendan Fraser 6ft 3
Brian Posehn 6'6 3/4
Charlton Heston 6.3
Chevy Chase 6'4
Chris Hemsworth 6'3
Christopher Lee 6'5
Clint Eastwood 6.2
Clive Owen- 6'2 1/2
Conan O’Brien
Cory Monteith 6ft 3
Daniel Stern 6'4
David Hasselhoff 6'5
Dennis Haysbert 6'4"
Donald Sutherland 6'4
Eric Bana- 6'2½”
Fred Dalton Thompson 6'6
Fred Dryer 6'6
Hugh Jackman 6'2
Hugh Laurie- 6' 2½”
James Arness 6'7
James Avery 6'4 1/2
James Brolin 6'4
James Cromwell 6'7"
James Stewart 6'3
Jared Padalecki 6'3
Jeff Daniels 6'3"
Jeff Goldblum 6'4
Jim Carrey 6 2½"
Joe Manganiello 6'5
John Cleese 6'5
John Corbett- 6'5
John Cusack 6'3"
John Krasinski 6'3"
John Laroquette 6'4"
John Lithgow 6'4
John Wayne 6'4
Jon Voight 6'3
Jonathan Frakes 6'4
Josh Duhamel- 6 3½
Josh Harnett 6'2 1/2
Kevin Costner 6.3
Kevin Sorbo 6'3
Liam Neeson: 6'4"
Liev Schreiber 6'3"
Marlon Brando 6.2
Matthew Fox- 6'2
Matthew Modine 6'4"
Max von Sydow 6'4
Michael Clarke Duncan 6'5
Michael Moriarty 6'4
Michael Rapaport 6'4
Michael Trucco 6'3"
Paul Bettany 6'3
Paul Walker 6 3½
Penn Jillette 6'6
Randy Quaid 6'4
Stephen Merchant 6'7
Sterling Hayden 6' 5"
Steven Seagal 6'4
Ted Danson 6'2
Tim Robbins 6'5
Tom Selleck 6'3
Tyler Perry 6'5
Vince Vaughn- 6'5
Vincent D'Onofrio 6'4"
Vincent Price 6.4
Will Ferrell 6'3
Will Smith 6'3"
Yaphet Kotto 6'4
Zachary Levi 6'3" 1/4th

2011-08-31T12:46:00.001-07:00

Las Vegas Alcohol Female Swimsuit Promo Models Jobs this Sunday, go to
http://tinyurl.com/lvbeveragespokesmodel

2011-08-21T11:59:00.001-07:00

Affinity Models: Live Events Division has Female Spokesmodel Jobs (21 and up) for brand name beverage! Check http://tinyurl.com/3ek3xba

2011-08-14T12:40:00.001-07:00

Talent Agents, Managers & Casting Directors: Casting a Net Vs. Netting a Cast! http://tinyurl.com/3gkcv6l

2011-08-14T12:37:00.001-07:00

Talent Agents, Managers and Casting Directors: Casting A Net vs. Netting A Cast! http://ping.fm/s8kbu

2011-08-07T16:58:00.001-07:00

Affinity Artists Agency Talent Agent writes about Marriage of Agents & Actors
http://tinyurl.com/MarriageofAgentsandActors

2011-07-21T20:17:00.001-07:00

One of the funniest shows about the Entertainment Casting biz in Hollywood is looking for your support! Check http://ping.fm/GpIlm

2011-07-16T22:40:00.000-07:00

Inspiring!Affinity Artists disabled Actor Cody LaScala gets Michael Bay (Transformers/Twilight) to pay attention!Check http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7kOWbKjln9s

Variety sez: Digital auditions/casting getting more and more traction

2011-07-16T22:38:00.000-07:00

Digital auditions getting more and more traction. See Variety's article http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118039589

You must watch the Casting Director spoof "Good Job, Thanks!" Episode 4

2011-07-16T22:36:00.000-07:00

Affinity Artists Agency's own Stephanie Jones in 4th installment of the Casting Director Spoof "Good Job, Thanks!" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x0Vj8bI-cck

2011-07-16T00:11:00.001-07:00

Video Audition Site 'Let It Cast' offers free video audition profiles to talent. Go to http://ping.fm/98Pwk for more info!

Video Audition Site 'Let It Cast' is offering free profiles to talent

2011-07-16T00:04:00.000-07:00

Ok, actors and actresses, yet another site has popped up to help you with video auditions. CBS and Walden Media are using it through Casting Directors. Go to https://letitcast.com/en/home and choose your agent as part of the sign in process. Lets see if this thing works!

2011-06-30T21:56:00.001-07:00

SHAMELESSLY plugging our talent Edgar Aslanyan-- booked a role on SHAMELESS on Showtime. Check him on http://ping.fm/hynA6

2011-06-19T23:50:00.001-07:00

Affinity Models & Talent Agency has TV Fashion Model & Promo Model Jobs in CA, UT,NV,NM,AZ,WI,MD and FL, http://tinyurl.com/439vol2

2011-05-17T23:18:00.001-07:00

Affinity Artists Agency Actor/Comedian Joe Bartnick just published his book 'YOU MIGHT BE A DOUCHEBAG' http://ping.fm/8Kkam

2011-05-16T22:50:00.001-07:00

Check out the REALITY TV SHOW CHANNEL! http://ping.fm/MAOHa . Sound off on what you like, share your faves or upload YOUR Reality Show!

2011-05-05T14:34:00.001-07:00

Affinity Artists Agency actor Dominik Musiol on NBC's Community tonight, his 7th episode as Pavel, Polish exchange student
http://ping.fm/OOCw6

2011-05-01T22:42:00.003-07:00

Angela de Silva coming off a run on 10 Things I Hate About You and i high demand!
http://ping.fm/A4fq8

or
http://ping.fm/CZrF4

2011-05-01T22:42:00.001-07:00

Nick Grosvenor can be a scary,tough customer or the dorky mook. Check him at
http://ping.fm/LXt6Q
or
http://ping.fm/Sgox2

2011-05-01T22:41:00.003-07:00

Affinity Artists Agency actor Omar Mora can be innocent or dangerous. Check him at
http://ping.fm/5rq34

or
http://ping.fm/9zYl3

2011-05-01T22:41:00.001-07:00

Check out one of the hardest hustling actors we know: Dylan Saccoccio is constantly improving his craft and meeting with CDs weekly!

http://ping.fm/OB5yj

or

http://ping.fm/zUhvI

2011-04-29T22:41:00.001-07:00

Affinity Artists Agency on fire over new talent Faye Kingslee! From ingenue to oddball to femme fatale, her star is on the rise! Join the Faye Kingslee experience! http://ping.fm/hHfgQ or http://ping.fm/58RHZ

2011-04-25T00:15:00.005-07:00

2nd Episode, Hilarious view of Casting Industry called Good Job-Thanks!
http://ping.fm/abp1c

2011-04-25T00:15:00.003-07:00

Hilarious send up of Casting Industry called Good Job-Thanks!
http://ping.fm/AnW3Z

2011-04-25T00:15:00.001-07:00

Here's the Trailer for "Good Job, Thanks!" a Hilarious spoof on the Casting Industry http://ping.fm/PXNPI

2011-04-24T23:04:00.001-07:00

Jennifer Field is an exciting ingenue with an edge, Check her at
http://ping.fm/yrYUj or http://ping.fm/ydEQh

2011-04-24T23:03:00.001-07:00

Joe Sagal Originated the role of Visitor {Elvis Presley} in Steve Martin's play "Piccasso at the Lapin Agile" at Geffen Playhouse. Now up for SAG Feature Xmas story. http://ping.fm/Aknde or http://ping.fm/onIto

2011-04-24T23:02:00.001-07:00

Joe Sagal Originated the role of The Visitor {Elvis Presley} in the World Premiere of the original Steppenwolf Theatre Company Production of Steve Martin's play "Piccasso at the Lapin Agile" at the Geffen Playhouse. Currently up for a SAG Feature Xmas story. http://ping.fm/pXv8y or http://ping.fm/fYvtS

2011-04-24T23:01:00.003-07:00

Ashley Palmer, known for Paranormal Activity and Exile on Main Street continues to generate great interest!
http://ping.fm/yNkIf or http://ping.fm/mMoBh

2011-04-24T23:01:00.001-07:00

Leilani Sarelle,This star of Basic Instinct and Barbarians at the Gate, For the Love of Money, Mentalist and The Unit, now working on MTV Pilot
http://ping.fm/N2Fri or http://ping.fm/RzHcj

2011-04-17T11:59:00.001-07:00

Jessica Gardner is a comedic/dramatic actress starring in 2 upcoming feature films.
http://ping.fm/KGI0t

2011-04-17T11:58:00.003-07:00

Aaron Zachary Philips has appeared in Adam Sandler’s latest movie (and trailer)auditions.check him out!
http://ping.fm/HrkOm

2011-04-17T11:58:00.001-07:00

Check out Ben Dubash, Affinity Artists Agency talent and amazingly powerful actor
http://ping.fm/Ka5ya

2011-04-06T19:20:00.001-07:00

Chris Ivan Cevic of Affinity Artists Agency on CBS Criminal Minds as SURGEON,TONIGHT 9pm Pacific Time http://ping.fm/L86GO

2011-04-01T20:16:00.001-07:00

When we have a spare moment Affinity Artists Agency uses Kabookit for our recent bookings Check it http://ping.fm/eh4pf

2011-03-31T18:42:00.001-07:00

Check out Affinity Artists actor Nick Psinakis at the Beverly Hills Film Fest http://ping.fm/WaR1d .

2011-02-27T13:18:00.001-08:00

Help research the ACADEMY AWARD OSCAR EFFECT on winners: http://ping.fm/r21U3

2011-02-21T00:37:00.001-08:00

Check out Affinity Artists Agency's newest talent agency bookings including HBO pilot, Harry's Law and The Defenders. http://ping.fm/xL6NL

2011-02-21T00:34:00.003-08:00

Remember to also join us at Affinity Artists on Facebook at http://ping.fm/imN1e

2011-02-21T00:34:00.001-08:00

List of Southern California/Los angeles/Hollywood Acting/Comedy/VO Schools, Coaches, Teachers! Go to http://ping.fm/2PtF8

2011-02-21T00:33:00.001-08:00

Introducing AFFINITY ARTISTS 'ACTOR OF THE WEEK' William Joseph Elk, talented Native American actor at http://ping.fm/IOAor

2011-02-20T22:37:00.000-08:00

DRAMA & COMEDY TEACHERS, COACHES and SCHOOLS

AFFINITY ARTISTS AGENCY is always on the lookout for appropriate Acting Coaches,Teachers, Schools and Academies. Here are a few categories of teachers in the Southern California/Los Angeles Area. We wanted to put most of the information on these teachers all in one easy to reach place but we cannot audit each class. It is up to you, the actor, to evaluate the value of the teachers on this list.

We have put BOLD TYPE on those teachers/classes that we see on a lot of actor’s resumes.

This does not constitute a seal of approval from Affinity Artists Agency talent agency, but rather a familiarity with the work of actors that have come through our doors who have learned from these schools/teachers. As always ‘caveat emptor’ (let the buyer beware).

Categories below include:

1. DRAMA SCHOOLS AND COACHES:

2. COMEDY AND IMPROV SCHOOLS AND COACHES

3. COMMERCIAL ACTING SCHOOLS AND COACHES

4. UNIVERSITIES AND CONSERVATORIES

5. MUSICAL THEATER
6. PHYSICAL THEATER/MOVEMENT

7. ACCENT REDUCTION

8. VOICE OVER

9. STAGE COMBAT and STUNT
10. YOUNG PERFORMERS—TEACHERS AND COACHES:

11. FINANCIAL, SOCIAL EMOTIONAL

Read their websites and you decide...but please continue your training either way!

1.DRAMA SCHOOLS AND COACHES:

AARON SPEISER http://www.aaronspeiser.com

ACTING CENTER OF LOS ANGELES www.theactingcenterla.com

ACTING CORPS www.theactingcorps.com

ACTOR SPACE www.theactorspace.com

ACTOR/ARTIST GROUP WORKSHOP - www.actorartist.com

ACTOR'S ART THEATER www.actorsart.com

ACTORS CENTER www.actorscenter.com

ACTORS CREATIVE WORKSHOP www.trulyacting.com

ACTOR'S PLAYPEN www.theactorsplaypen.com

ACTORS' PRACTICE FIELD - www.maggieandannie.com

ACTORS SANCTUARY www.dhtcb.com/actorssanctuary.html

ACTORS WORKOUT STUDIO www.actorsworkout.com

ACTORS WORKSHOP STUDIOS San Diego www.actorsworkshopstudios.com

ACTORS WORKSHOP www.theactorsworkshop.com

AIA STUDIOS www.aiastudios.com

AIDA-AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE OF DRAMATIC ARTS www.aidaacting.com

ALAN FEINSTEIN & PAUL TUERPÉ ACTING STUDIO www.feinstein-tuerpe.com

ALEXIA ROBINSON STUDIO www.alexiarobinsonstudio.com, www.arskids.com

ALLAN RICH www.allanrich.com, www.aleapfromthemethod.com

AMERICAN MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC ACADEMY www.amda.edu

AMY LYNDON'S COLD READING/BOOKING CLASSES www.coldreadingclasses.com

ANDREW BENNE STUDIO www.andrewbenne.com

ANDREW UTTER - MOTHER OF INVENTION ACTING SCHOOL www.utteracting.com

ANNE HULEGARD www.hulegard.com

ANTHONY MEINDL'S ACTOR'S WORKSHOP www.metatheater.org

APPROACH STUDIO www.theapproach.net

AUDITION COACH www.audition-tape.com/dinoladkicasting

BERG STUDIO www.thebergstudios.com

BERNARD HILLER ACTING STUDIO www.bernardhiller.com

BEVERLY HILLS PLAYHOUSE www.beverlyhillsplayhouse.com

BILL HOWEY ACTING WORKSHOP www.billhowey.com

BLACK NEXXUS STUDIO www.blacknexxusinc.com

BRIAN REISE ACTING STUDIOS www.brianreise.com

CANDY KANIECKI HERMAN www.candykaniecki.com

CARYN WEST: www.carynwest.com

CATLIN ADAMS ACTING LAB www.actinglab.com

CHAD McCORD www.chadmccord.com

CHRIS JORIE www.chrisjorie.com

Christinna Chauncey http://www.oncameraclasses.com/

CHRISTINNA CHAUNCEY ON-CAMERA CLASSES www.oncameraclasses.com

CIRCUS THEATRICALS STUDIO FOR ACTORS www.circustheatricals.com

CLAIR SINNETT www.actorsworking.com

CLAY BANKS FILM ACTING STUDIO www.claybanksstudio.com

CRAIG WALLACE AUDITION TECHNIQUE www.wallaceauditiontechnique.com

CREATIVE COMBUSTION ACTING STUDIO www.ccactingstudio.com

DALE REHFELD www.daleyclass.com

DANIEL CHODOS www.danielchodos.com

DANIEL HENNING www.theblank.com

DAVID KAGEN'S SCHOOL OF FILM ACTING www.davidkagen.com

DAVID LeGRANT STUDIO FOR ACTING www.studioforacting.com

DAVID NATHAN SCHWARTZ www.davidnathanschwartz.com

DEBRA WATSON www.yellowrosesproductions.com

DEE WALLACE ACTING STUDIO www.dwsactingstudio.com

DERYN WARREN www.derynwarren.com

DIANE CHRISTIANSEN www.dianechristiansen.com

DIG WAYNE www.digwayne.com

DOUG WARHIT ON-CAMERA COLD READING & SCENE STUDY www.dougwarhit.com

DUANE WHITAKER'S FILM ACTORS WORKSHOP www.duanewhitaker.com

EDDIE KEHLER www.eddiekehler.com

EDGEMAR CENTER FOR THE ARTS www.edgemarcenter.org

ELEPHANT THEATRICAL - TRAINING LAB www.elephantstageworks.com

ELIZABETH GAMZA www.elizabethgamza.com

ELIZABETH MESTNIK ACTING STUDIO www.emasla.com

ELLEN GERSTEIN - ACTING WORKSHOP www.ellengerstein.com

ERIC MORRIS ACTORS WORKSHOP www.ericmorris.com

EXPRESSIONS UNLIMITED – BOBBIE SHAW CHANCE/RICHARD CHANCE http://www.bobbiechance.com

FABIANA MEDICI www.theactorstemple.com

FIRST TAKE ACTING PROGRAM www.firsttake.org

GENE BUA - ACTING FOR LIFE www.genebua.com

GLORIA GIFFORD CONSERVATORY www.gloriagiffordconservatory.com

GOBETTI-ORMENY ACTING STUDIO www.thevictorytheatercenter.org

H2F COMEDY WORKSHOPS www.comedycasting.com

HARRY MASTROGEORGE PROFESSIONAL WORKSHOP www.ameliaproductions.com

HOLLYWOOD ACTORS STUDIO www.actingconnection.com

HOWARD FINE ACTING STUDIO www.howardfine.com
HOUSE OF ACTORS www.houseofactors.com

INSTONE ACTORS STUDIO - NORA STONE www.instoneactorsstudio.com

IVAN BORODIN www.ivanborodin.com

Ivana Chubbuck http://www.ivanachubbuck.com/

IVANA CHUBBUCK STUDIO www.chubbucktechnique.com

J.D. FERRANTINO www.screenactorsstudio.com

J.D. Lewis, http://www.theactorslab.com

JAMES HONG www.jameshong.com

JAMES LEVINE TYPECASTING INC. www.typecastinginc.com

JANET ALHANTI STUDIO www.janetalhantistudios.com

JANICE KENT www.janicekent.com

JEANIE HACKETT: SCENE STUDY & AUDITION TECHNIQUE www.jeaniehackett.com

JEFF HARDWICK CASTING www.jeffhardwickcasting.com

JEFFERY PASSERO www.jeffpassero.com

JEFFREY MARCUS www.jeffreymarcus.com

JEREMIAH COMEY STUDIOS www.jeremiahcomey.com

JILL PLACE BRANDACT BRANDING FOR ACTORS - www.actingintuitive.com

JOANNE BARON/D.W. BROWN STUDIO www.baronbrown.com

JOE PALESE www.theactorspace.com

JOEL ASHER STUDIO www.joel-asher-studio.com

JOEL COLMAN www.professionalactingclass.com

JOHN SUDOL ACTING STUDIOS www.johnsudolstudio.com

JOHN SWANBECK www.swanbeckstudios.com

JROSE STUDIO www.jrosestudio.com

JUDY KERR www.actingiseverything.com

JUNE CHANDLER'S ACTORS WORKSHOP www.junechandler.com

KATE McGREGOR-STEWART www.katemcgregorstewart.com

KATT SHEA www.kattshea.com

KEN LERNER STUDIO www.kenlerner.com

KENT KLINEMAN ACTING STUDIO www.kentklineman.com

KIMBERLY JENTZEN - LIVING THE ART INSTITUTE www.kimberlyjentzen.com

LARRY BIEDERMAN - DIRECTING AND ACTING CLASSES www.larrybiederman.net

Larry Moss http://www.larrymossstudio.com/

LARRY MOSS STUDIO www.edgemarcenter.org

LAURA GARDNER www.lauragardner.org

LaVALLE ACTORS WORKSHOP www.lavalleactorsworkshop.com

LEE COHN http://www.lmcohn.com

LEE STRASBERG SCHOOL http://www.strasberg.com/lstfi/

LENA HARRIS STUDIO www.lenaharris.com, www.youtube.com/lenaharrisstudio

LESLIE FLEMING-MITCHELL www.lesliefleming-mitchell.com

LESLIE KAHN http://www.leslykahn.com

LESSAC SUMMER VOICE & BODY TRAINING WORKSHOPS www.lessacinstitute.com

LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTING! www.lightscameraacting.com

LINDA BERRY'S BERRYWOOD www.berrywood.net

LINDSAY CROUSE www.lindsaycrouse.org

LISA DALTON STUDIOS INC. www.lisadaltonstudios.com, www.chekhov.net

LISA ROBERTSON www.lisarobertsonstudio.com

LOS ANGELES ACTORS CENTER www.laactorscenter.com

LYNETTE McNEILL STUDIO www.lynettemcneill.com

MAKING IT ON BROADWAY www.makingitonbroadway.net

MARGIE HABER STUDIOS www.margiehaber.com , www.myspace.com/margiehaberstudios

MARJO-RIIKKA MAKELA - www.chekhovstudio.com

MARK TILLMAN, CSA www.tillmancasting.com

MEGAN FOLEY CASTING www.meganfoleycasting.com

MEL RYANE www.melryane.com

MELISSA SKOFF, C.S.A. www.melissaskoff.com

MET THEATER www.themettheater.com

MICHAEL KNOWLES www.7aproductions.com

Michelle Danner http://www.larrymossstudio.com/instructors.html

MILLIE SLAVIN STUDIOS www.millieslavinstudios.com

NATALIJA NOGULICH www.natalijanogulich.com

NED MANDERINO www.manderino.com

NEW YORK FILM ACADEMY www.nyfa.com

NICOLAS COSTER STUDIO www.nicolascoster.com

NIKOLAI GUZOV www.guzovactingstudio.com

ORANGE COUNTY SONG & DANCE CO. www.orangecountysonganddance.com

PIERO DUSA www.pierodusa.tv

PLAYHOUSE WEST SCHOOL AND REPERTORY THEATER www.playhousewest.net

RICHARD LAWSON STUDIOS@BEVERLY HILLS PLAYHOUSE www.richardlawsonstudios.com

RICHARD SEYD ACTING STUDIO www.seydways.com

ROB REECE ACTORS WORKSHOP www.methodacting.com

ROBERT F. LYONS www.insideacting.com

RON BURRUS ACTING STUDIO www.ronburrus.com

SACRED ACTOR: THE UN-LA CLASS www.sacredactor.com

Sal Romeo http://www.salromeo.com/home2.htm

SAM CHRISTENSEN STUDIOS www.samchristensen.com

SANDRA K. HORNER PERFORMANCE STUDIO www.sandrakhorner.com

SANFORD MEISNER STUDIO http://www.thesanfordmeisnerstudio.com/

SANTA MONICA PLAYHOUSE ACTORS' WORKSHOP www.santamonicaplayhouse.com

SCOTT COLOMBY WORKSHOP www.scottcolomby.com

SCOTT SEDITA ACTING STUDIOS www.scottseditaacting.com

SCREEN ACTORS STUDIO www.screenactorsstudio.com

SHARON CHATTEN www.sharonchatten.com

SHAWN NELSON ACTING STUDIO www.shawnnelson.info/coaching.html

SOUTH COAST REPERTORY www.scr.org

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S THEATER www.childrenstheater.tv

STAN ROTH www.stanroth.com

STELLA ADLER SCHOOL http://www.stellaadler-la.com/

STEPHEN BOOK ACTING WORKSHOP www.stephenbook.com

STEPPENWOLF WEST www.steppclasseswest.com

STEVE EASTIN STUDIO www.eastinstudio.com

STEVE TRUITT COACHING www.stevetruitt.com

Stuart K. Robinson, http://www.stuartkrobinson.com/

STUART ROGERS' ACTING STUDIO www.stuartrogersstudios.com

STUDIO C ARTISTS www.studiocartists.com

SUSAN GIOSA'S ACTING WORKSHOP www.susangiosa.com

TAKE AFTER TAKE www.takeaftertake.com

TED BRUNETTI STUDIO www.tedbrunetti.com

TERRY BERLAND - BERLAND CASTING www.berlandcasting.com

THEATER GROUP STUDIO www.theatergroupstudio.com

TIGERTAINMENT STUDIOS www.tigertainment.com

TIM PHILLIPS STUDIO-L.A. www.timphillipsstudio.com

TOM TODOROFF STUDIO www.tomtodoroff.com

TOTAL WORKSHOP FOR ACTING www.thetotalworkshopforacting.com

TVI ACTORS STUDIO www.tvistudios.com

UCLA EXTENSION DEPARTMENT OF ENTERTAINMENT STUDIES AND PERFORMING ARTS www.uclaextension.edu/entertainmentstudies

VALLETTA WORKSHOP www.vallettaworkshop.com

VINCENT CHASE WORKSHOP www.vincentchaseworkshop.com

WARNER LAUGHLIN http://www.warnerloughlin.com/

WCI STUDIOS-BILLY COWART www.wcistudios.com

WEIST-BARRON-HILL ACTING FOR TELEVISION & FILM www.weistbarronhillacting.com

WENDY HAINES IGNITE YOUR CAREER WORKSHOPS www.wendyhaines.com

WILLIAM ALDERSON STUDIO www.aldersonstudio.com

WORKSHOP WITH ELIZABETH PAYNE www.theworkshopla.com

2. COMEDY AND IMPROV SCHOOLS AND COACHES

ACME COMEDY THEATER www.acmecomedy.com
ACTORS IMPROV STUDIO www.actorsimprovstudio.com
BANG COMEDY THEATER www.bangstudio.com
BARB & STEVE NORTH'S COMEDY WORKSHOP www.funnycoach.com
ANNE BEATTS http://www.myspace.com/annebeatts original sketch writer for SNL
beattsclass@aol.com
BOBBIE OLIVER - STANDUP ACADEMY www.standupacademy.net
COMEDYSPORTZ LOS ANGELES www.comedysportzla.com
THE EMPTY STAGE IMPROVISATIONAL COMEDY THEATER www.emptystage.com
THE GAY MAFIA IMPROV COMEDY WORKSHOP www.thegaymafia.net
THE GROUNDLINGS SCHOOL www.groundlings.com
HARVEY LEMBECK COMEDY WORKSHOP www.harveylembeckcomedyworkshop.com
IMPRO THEATER www.improtheater.com
IMPROV COMEDY WAY WITH ANDY GOLDBERG www.offthewallcomedy.net
IO WEST www.iowest.com
JACQUIE LOWELL'S IMPROVISATION CLASSES www.jacquielowell.com
JUDY CARTER'S STAND-UP COMEDY WORKSHOPS www.comedyworkshops.com
L.A. CONNECTION COMEDY PRODUCTIONS www.laconnectioncomedy.com
MERILYN CARNEY: BUILD YOUR CRAFT AND CAREER - www.merilyncarney.com
MUSICAL IMPROV WITH MICHAEL POLLOCK www.michaelpollock.com
PAUL RYAN'S CBS ACTING ACADEMY & TV HOSTING STUDIO www.paulryanproductions.com
SANDI C. SHORE'S STAND UP COMEDY WORKSHOP www.sandishore.com
THE SECOND CITY TRAINING CENTER www.secondcity.com/tcla
STEVE KAPLAN'S COMEDY INTENSIVE www.kaplancomedy.com
UNITED CITIZENS BRIGADE http://losangeles.ucbtheatre.com/classes/

3. COMMERCIAL ACTING SCHOOLS AND COACHES
The following institutions and individuals specialize in training for commercial work. Remember that some of the larger Acting Schools/ Classes and Acting Coaches also offer commercial training; check those listings for a complete look at training in this area.

CAROLYNE BARRY'S COMMERCIAL, IMPROV, AND ACTING WORKSHOPS www.carolynebarry.com
JEFF GERRARD CASTING INTENSIVE COMMERCIAL WORKSHOP www.jeffgerrard.com
HEY I SAW YOUR COMERCIAL http://www.heyisawyourcommercial.com/

MICHAEL DONOVAN CASTING COMMERCIAL CLASS www.michaeldonovancasting.com
ORANGE COUNTY COMMERCIAL ACTING WORKSHOP www.occaw.com
SANDRA MERRILL COMMERCIAL CLASS www.sandramerrill.com
STUART STONE CASTING www.commercialacting.info

4. UNIVERSITIES AND CONSERVATORIES
These schools have two-year acting programs and some offer more brief training in various theatre arts.

ACADEMY OF ART UNIVERSITY www.academyart.edu/ep/acting-school/index.html
AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DRAMATIC ARTS – LA www.aada.org
AMERICAN CONSERVATORY THEATER www.actactortraining.org
CALARTS SCHOOL OF THEATER www.calarts.edu/ and http://theatercalarts.com/home
EAST WEST PLAYERS ACTORS CONSERVATORY www.eastwestplayers.org
ORANGE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL OF THE ARTS www.ocsarts.net
PACIFIC CONSERVATORY OF THE PERFORMING ARTS www.pcpa.org
PROMENADE PLAYHOUSE AND CONSERVATORY www.promenadeplayhouse.com
THE RUSKIN SCHOOL OF ACTING www.ruskinschool.com
THE SANFORD MEISNER CENTER www.themeisnercenter.com
STELLA ADLER STUDIO OF ACTING - LOS ANGELES www.stellaadler-la.com

5. MUSICAL THEATER

BILL HALLER-VOICE TEACHER http://anuptempoandaballad.blogspot.com
CAROLE D'ANDREA www.caroledandrea.com
BOB GARRETT www.bobgarrett.net

6. PHYSICAL THEATER/MOVEMENT
These are groups that train actors through the physical and physiological aspects of performing.

DANCE FOR THE ACTOR - THERESA HAYES www.dancefortheactor.com
MIME THEATER STUDIO www.mimetheaterstudio.com
BREATH www.natsukoohama.com

7. ACCENT REDUCTION:
ACCENT ON ACTING - ADAM LeGRANT www.accentonacting.com
ACCURATE ENGLISH www.accurateenglish.com
ROWENA BALOS www.rowenabalos.com
BEVERLY BREMERS' VOICERCISE www.voicercise.net

CORFF VOICE STUDIOBob Corff www.corffvoice.com
ELOCUTION SOLUTION www.elocutionsolution.com

KELLY REITER: REEL ENGLISH www.reelenglishcoach.com

MENTOR LANGUAGE INSTITUTE - MICHAEL BUCKLIN www.mentoresl.com

8. VOICE OVER:

ALISO CREEK PRODUCTIONS - WILLIAM WILLIAMS www.alisocreek.net
ROWENA BALOS www.rowenabalos.com
BEVERLY BREMERS' VOICERCISE www.voicercise.net

CORFF VOICE STUDIO Bob Corff www.corffvoice.com
DOLORES DIEHL VOICEOVER CONNECTION INC. www.voconnection.com
LEIGH GILBERT http://www.leeleevo.com/

HOWARD AUSTIN'S VOCAL POWER SCHOOL www.vocalpower.com
JEFFREY ALLEN VOCAL STUDIO www.vocalsuccess.com
KALMENSON & KALMENSON VOICE CASTING www.kalmenson.com
M.J. LALLO www.creatingvoices.com
LISA POPEIL'S VOICEWORKS www.popeil.com
MARC CASHMAN-CASHMAN COMMERCIALS: THE CASHMAN CACHE OF VOICE ACTING TECHNIQUES www.cashmancommercials.com
RICK ZIEFF'S UNBELIEVABLY FUN VOICEOVER CLASS http://www.rickzieff.com/
ROY SAMUELSON THE VOICE OVER WORK OUT LOUNGE (VOWOL) www.vowol.com
SANDY HOLT/VOICECASTER http://www.voicecaster.com/
SUSAN BLU and CYNTHIA SONGÉ www.blupka.com

TERRY BERLAND http://www.berlandcasting.com/

TONY GONZALEZ http://www.kidsvo.com/

WALLY BURR VOICEOVER www.wallyburr.com
WARREN B. MEYERS www.wbmvo.com

9. STAGE COMBAT and STUNT
ACADEMY OF THEATRICAL COMBAT www.theatricalcombat.com
COMBAT AT BEVERLY HILLS FENCERS' CLUB www.swordcombat.com
DAVE LEA'S MOTION PICTURE STUNT/FIGHT-TRAINING www.davelea.com
FILM FIGHTING L.A. www.filmfightingla.com
SAMURAI ACTION STUDIO www.samuraiaction.com
SWORDPLAY FENCING STUDIOS www.swordplayla.com

10. YOUNG PERFORMERS—TEACHERS AND COACHES:

Many schools offer classes for young performers but these classes are exclusively for the young performer.

ACTING FOR CHILDREN & TEENS AT EDGEMAR www.edgemarcenter.org

ACTORS' ATELIER www.actors-atelier.com

ACTORS ROOM Steven Lowe (Orange County): www.theactorsroom.com

ACTING FOR CHILDREN & TEENS AT EDGEMAR www.edgemarcenter.org

BARB NORTH THE KIDZ KOACH www.funnycoach.com

BB'S KIDS ACTING WORKSHOP WITH BELINDA BALASKI www.bbskids.com

CARTER THOR STUDIO: http://www.carterthorstudio.com/home/index_flash.html

CHRIS JORIE www.chrisjorie.com

HARRIET GREENSPAN-YOUNG ACTORS ARENA http://www.youngactorsarena.com/index.php?option=com_comprofiler&task=userProfile&user=232
JOY THEATER - JOSH and JANIECE JARY MINNICK www.joytheater.com
KIDS ON CAMERA www.stopdreamin.com
LAGUNA PLAYHOUSE - YOUTH THEATER www.lagunaplayhouse.com

Larry Moss http://www.larrymossstudio.com/

Lights Camera Acting (Orange County): www.lightscameraacting.com

LIZA MONJAUZE PRODUCTIONS www.lizamonjauzeproductions.com

MARCIE SMOLIN www.theactorscircle.com

MARNIE COOPER SCHOOL OF ACTING INC. www.marniecooper.com
QUIT ACTING!! www.quitacting.com

THE SANTA MONICA PLAYHOUSE EDUCATION CONSERVATORY www.santamonicaplayhouse.com

SEAN HOWSE www.actingforteens.com

STACY REED www.theblank.com
THE RUSKIN SCHOOL OF ACTING www.ruskinschool.com

TOTAL IMPROV FOR KIDS www.totalimprov.com
TRACY MARTIN/KOACHING KIDS & TEENS www.tracymartin.com/koachng.htm
WEIST-BARRON-HILL ACTING www.weistbarronhillacting.com

THE YOUNG ACTOR'S STUDIO www.youngactorsstudio.com
YOUNG ACTORS SPACE www.youngactorsspace.com

11. FINANCIAL, SOCIAL EMOTIONAL:

ACTORS FUND http://www.actorsfund.org

The Actors' Fund Helps UNION and NON UNION ACTORS and other entertainment professionals.

Sincerely,

Ross Grossman

Affinity Artists Agency

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2011-02-02T22:24:00.001-08:00

Which Affinity Artists Agency actress just scored a series regular role? Guess: http://tinyurl.com/mdkl5s or http://tinyurl.com/2bwvns4

2011-01-23T13:07:00.001-08:00

HOW TO AUDITION FOR COMMERCIAL CASTING DIRECTORS! http://ping.fm/3xJL3

How you can Navigate your way through a Casting Directors Auditions!

2011-01-23T13:04:00.000-08:00

AUDITIONING FOR COMMERCIAL CASTING DIRECTORS, DEMYSTIFYING THE PROCESS!

WHAT ARE COMMERCIAL CASTING DIRECTORS LOOKING FOR?

PICTURES-RESUME-REEL-PERFORMANCE

PICTURES:

Commercial Casting Directors look first and foremost for a picture that conveys TYPE. Commercials are usually anywhere from 15 seconds to 1 minute in length. Type must be conveyed IMMEDIATELY. The viewers cannot be distracted from the commercial message by wondering why someone portraying a housewife looks more like a femme fatale or why a Wall Street Banker looks like a Surfer dude.

CASTING DIRECTORS WANT ACTORS TO KNOW THEIR OWN TYPE:

One of the most crucial tasks of a Commercial Actor is to identify their Type or Types.

An actor must think like a Casting Director and find out the way MOST people would ‘typecast’ them. It’s important to remember that while this is a ‘judge a book by its cover’ shallow way of looking at a person, it is essential to getting work in television commercials.

An actor must take a serious look at themselves as if they were a product to be marketed.

The family and friends of an actor may not want to tell them that the type they resemble may be a ‘glutton’ or a ‘geek’ or a ‘fool.’ Remember that those types and many other seemingly uncomplimentary types are highly marketable in the commercial world. The actor may have to turn to their agent, their acting coach or acting workshop peers for an honest appraisal.

WATCH COMMERCIALS, LOOK FOR YOUR TYPE.

Some actors choose to believe that they have no type and that they can play any role with the right preparation. While this may be true in films and television, it is not true in commercials.

Once they have identified various TYPES the Casting Director then looks for that magnetic, engaging, charismatic quality that draws them to an actor. This quality which we can call CONNECTION, is usually found in the EYES of the talent. They say the eyes are the windows to the soul. In casting especially, this axiom holds true.

Agents often want their actors to put up pictures that represent multiple facets of the actor. Different looks, attitudes, hairstyles, types. Casting Directors however, recommend avoiding TOO MANY pictures on an actor’s online profile. Some Casting Directors report that the large amount of pictures leave them confused about the actor’s real current look/hairstyle/type. Here is a case where less may actually be more.

WHEN TO CHANGE YOUR PICTURE:

You must look like your picture. If you haven’t changed hair, weight, wrinkles etc. you can keep the pictures. If you do have a change, be honest with yourself. Update your pictures.

RESUME:

Remember NO LYING on resume. DONT LIE about SPECIFIC SKILLS. DONT LIE ABOUT UNION STATUS. These are the kinds of lies that cause extreme problems and have shut down productions and cost incredible amounts of money to productions. Casting Directors do talk with one another and even have an association. And too, they may have worked as a CD or as an assistant on a casting for a commercial on which you say you’ve worked. Always tell the truth. If you don’t it will catch up with you.

Do not LIST COMMERCIAL CREDITS in your Resume.

It may confuse the producers. Your car commercial may be 10 years ago but the producer sees it on your resume and thinks you have a conflict, doesn’t hire you.

CONFLICTS:

If the commercial is running, (including holds with holding fees) you cannot do another commercial with the same TYPE of product, i.e. Cant do Toshiba DVD Player and then a commercial for Panasonic DVD Player at same time.

GETTING REEL:

The term REEL comes from the film reels used in movie projector systems. Even though we are now in the digital age, an edited digital video showing the highlights of an actor’s work in film or tv or commercials is referred to as their ‘reel’ or ‘demo.'

There are so many sites online to post a reel. However, Commercial Casting Directors in Los Angeles tend to use very specific online casting services to communicate with their hiring producers. Agents and Casting Directors communicate through these online websites. These sites include but are not limited to ActorsAccess.com, LACasting.com, NowCasting.com, CastingFrontier.com and CastingWorkbook.com .

Casting Directors request submissions from Agents on these sites and EXPECT that the Commercial Actor will have their Commercials Reel uploaded on these sites.

It is often too difficult for the Casting Director to try to incorporate the acting reel that is posted on Youtube or other services simply because it does not come pre-packaged with the PICTURE and RESUME that are on the previously mentioned websites. This makes it cumbersome for the Casting Director and the Producer to communicate efficiently.

The Producer wants to see all the online Reels or ‘Demos’ in one easy to access website. Some Casting Directors complain that some truly stellar, established actors fail to put their reels on these sites and are often NOT chosen simply for this reason alone by the producers.

SUBMITTING AGAINST REQUESTED ROLE TYPE:

Some actors will self-submit or try to convince their agent to submit them on a commercial role which clearly does not match their type. They operate on the logic that “perhaps the Casting Director will think of me for something else even if I’m not right for this.” In fact, the only thing the Casting Director will remember will be that the actor submitted themselves on the wrong role, despite clear specifications. The Casting Director will not call the actor in. They will simply call into question the actor’s grip on reality.

TREAT AN AUDITION LIKE A PRIVILEGE

Commercial Casting Directors now receive anywhere from 1,000 to 2,500 submissions on every role.

Be there, be on time. Can’t make it? Don’t no-show. Call your agent! IN ADVANCE!

Getting chosen to audition, pre-read, go on tape is a PRIVILEGE, not a right. If you are chosen you are usually 1 out of 20 to 50 chosen. Think about that—from 1,000 up to 2,500 submissions—and you and 19 or 49 other actors are called in from those huge numbers. So either way, that means only 2% of all actors submitted get chosen TO AUDITION for each role. From THAT 2% only 1 out of 50 are CAST. That’s 2% of 2% which is .04 % of 100% of all submitted actors. Those are the odds.

What does this mean to the actor who is chosen to audition?

It means BE THERE. BE ON TIME. PREPARE. STUDY YOUR MATERIALS. KNOW THE SCRIPT, LEARN IT. MEMORIZE IT. You can work on adjustments, not working on reading off paper.

Ask the question about anything in the script you don’t understand. You may ask ‘how tight is the frame?’ That may affect how broadly you perform or how intimate you make it.

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN AN ACTOR IS LATE:

The Casting Director is forced to add more talent later in the day. This in turns makes the Casting Director’s day longer. It also potentially forces them to pay ‘overages’ for union actors who had to wait over an hour for THEIR audition because the latecomers were squeezed in later than their scheduled time.

Another problem caused by the late actor: Often Casting Directors are putting together teams of actors: couples, families, parents and children OR different ethnic families, or different languages. In order to film the audition, they may need the Asian talent showing at 10am to match with one another, the Spanish Speaking talent showing up at 11 to be matched for their commercial audition and so on.

When an actor is late, s/he he not only slows down one audition but ALL auditions for that day. They end up sabotaging the other actors who would be matched with them for the filmed audition.

WHO SHOULD THE ACTOR LISTEN TO AT AN AUDITION?

Listen to the Producer, Client, Casting Director, the Casting Associate, the Casting Assistant, the Camera Operator/Session Director.

ITS NOT YOUR MAKEUP THAT YOU’VE GOT TO IMPROVE, ITS YOUR ATTITUDE:

Remember be upbeat from the moment you walk into the Casting office to the moment you depart. NO WHINING. NO RUDENESS.

Lots of Casting Directors have cameras in their waiting rooms. You are ON from the moment you walk in.

HOW TO BEHAVE IN THE CASTING ROOM:

Again, be upbeat. Minor, quick chitchat is acceptable but READ THE TEMPERATURE OF THE ROOM. If you float a little conversation and no one responds or you are met with curt, abrupt answers, check your gut instinct—it probably means they want to get down to business.

If you have an important question that will affect how you perform the piece, make it brief and to the point.

Do not offer physical contact with anyone in the room unless they offer it to you first. In normal civilian life, people offer handshakes but the volume of people seen by Casting Directors does in fact make them vulnerable to communicable illnesses (colds, flu) and thus many CD’s and producers, directors do not wish physical contact. If you know someone, a wave or a hello is fine, or a quick reminder of the workshop where you met previously.

Avoid attempts at manipulation or creating guilt for the Casting Director:

Examples include but are not limited to: telling the CD how long it has been since you last were called in, questioning the CD on why you didn’t achieve a role on the last audition or who did, commenting on the change in office since you were last there, changes in Casting Directors looks, wardrobe, hairstyle, etc. These can all be misinterpreted as criticisms.

Be sure your hygiene is impeccable. Bad breath, body odor, heavy cologne—all of these can be deal breakers no matter how wonderful your performance.

SLATING:

Slate with your own name, not the character. Be yourself until the scene starts. Smile, show a little personality, slate. Then go into character. If you're negative about the slate, they’ll have it on tape, if you're slating at end, again be positive,

SCRIPT VERSUS IMPROV

Casting Directors in general do not request actors to improvise on the written word. However, many Casting Directors appreciate when an actor makes a strong choice. This could be expressed in body language, voice tone, a look, a pause, attitude toward another character or even a word or two not found in the script. Essentially the actor brings a personality and a ‘back story’ into the scene.Be careful here with adding language. Directors, writers, unions are sensitive about that sort of thing. But everyone is looking for a talent who can bring something unique to the reading. Whatever your ‘strong choice’ is, it must be brief. Commercials must convey lots of information within a very short period of time.

Remember that there are times when the Casting Director doesn’t know WHAT the Director wants from the actors. Perhaps the Director was vague in his/her descriptions for the scene. Here again, prepare, look carefully at the script, look at the storyboard if it is available at the Casting office and make strong choices. But beware, AVOID OVERACTING.

Many talented actors make the mistake of OVERACTING, or acting TOO BROADLY (as if they are trying to reach the back rows at Carnegie Hall). Strong choices do not mean overpowering the scene.

Many new commercial actors don’t realize that commercials have become more subtle, and more real, more intimate in recent years. These actors will often hear statements like “Make it smaller,” or bring it down” or “make it more subtle”. If you hear these things, its time to take a commercial class.

One way to gain a better understanding of what Directors are seeking in commercials, films or television is to take a Directing Class. You will gain a better understanding of how directors view actors as one piece of a larger picture. This will help the actor to make choices which enhance the entire commercial and not their own ego.

WHAT IF ANOTHER ACTOR WHO IS PART OF YOUR VIDEO AUDITION SCENE IS PERFORMING POORLY?

In the rare case when another actor in your audition scene (not the reader hired by the CD) is performing poorly, wait until the audition is over and privately request if you can do the scene with another performer. If it is obvious to the CD, they will agree with you. The CD does not want to send a poor performance to their producer.

HOW CREATIVE CAN ACTORS BE IN AN AUDITION?

Remember that the Casting Director has discussed the prepared script with the Director before you were chosen to audition. There has been much discussion with the Session Director/Camera Operator.

Your creative choices could start with the rehearsal. If they like it in rehearsal, go with it. Also remember that there are usually two ‘takes’ filmed of the same scene so you will have two opportunities with the scene. Be sure to make different choices in the 2^nd take.

PROJECT CONFIDENCE:

Never apologize for a first or second take. The Casting Directors want to see you in different ways.

Avoid worrying about the following situations:

You see a storyboard in the waiting area and the character looks nothing like you. The artists who draw these storyboards are often contractors and may not have all the information needed when drawing these pictures.

You see different ethnicities, ages, body types etc. sitting in the waiting room. They all look one way, you look different than they do. Rather than worry, consider that the decision makers may have found you SO unique that they went against type purposefully; that they haven’t made a final decision on type and you may be the actor that finalizes the decision to go in a new direction with the type.

Remember you are there for one reason, to do what you love, to perform, and then to let go and move on to your next project until you get that wonderful call..

So stay focused on your job.

WHY ARE CASTING DIRECTORS IN SUCH A RUSH?

Today Casting Directors are given shorter lead times to accomplish their jobs by rushed producers. They are also given smaller budgets to accomplish their castings. In order for some of the Casting Directors to sustain their businesses, they must move quickly in order to complete lower budgeted castings. This allows them to move to their next producer’s casting and thus they can make up for lower budgets by working on a higher volume of castings.

Because of this need for speed, Casting Directors appreciate actors who can come in with a minimum of fuss, who know how to behave in the room, hit their marks, are prepared and memorized, and know how to leave in an elegant, classy way.

GET IN, GET IT ON, GET ON OUT.

DO CASTING DIRECTORS LIKE ACTORS?

Casting Directors LOVE actors. Casting Directors WANT ACTORS TO GET BOOKED. Casting Directors want to be proud of the actors they’ve chosen to audition. Casting Directors that call actors in multiple times are ROOTING for those actors, they BELIEVE in those actors. They just rarely have the final say on the hiring decisions.

CD's rely on talent to build an amazing reel for Producers.

DO CASTING DIRECTORS LOOK AT ALL SUBMISSIONS?

The electronic submission process has democratized the submission process and most Commercial Casting Directors report that they look at ALL pictures (often taking their jobs home with them late into the night). Do Casting Directors have Agencies and Agents that they trust? Certainly. But they also like to discover the unknown actors from the smaller and boutique agencies. They leave no stone unturned. Big agency or small, they will look at all submissions from agencies.

DO DIRECTORS LIKE ACTORS?

Yes, they do. Many directors keep their own lists of actors from previous casting events and ask Casting Directors to bring them in when they do future commercials.

WHO ARE THE DECISION MAKERS IN A CASTING?

Once a series of auditions have been put on video by the Castnig Director, they are put on a DVD which is sent to the Director, The Advertising Agency (which can include up to 8 people such as
Creative Director, Creative Supervisor, Account Director, Artistic Director, Producer, Writer). Finally at a pre-production meeting, they are presented to the Client/Brand.

Casting Directors do in fact have favorite auditions and they will make suggestions as to favorites and backups. CD’s don’t like to refer to anyone as back up however because, often, the backup is booked for the commercial. Often they will simply indicate that there are 2 talent up for the role.

Sometimes, the Director is very busy, and may give the Casting Director the job of picking the actors. This is a challenge for some Casting Directors because they DO in fact LOVE so many of their talent.

WHAT IF AN ACTOR ISNT CHOSEN TO AUDITION?

Some actors wonder, “Can I put myself on tape with the commercial script and send it to the CD?”

The answer, sadly, is no. Because of the short lead time (sometimes only 1 day) Casting Directors don’t have time to review additional tapes of actors.

CALL BACKS and ALL BACKS

Sometimes due to very small lead time, a Casting Director does not get enough information from the decision makers in a timely manner so that they must call back many talent to producer sessions.

AT THE CALLBACK:

When you feel ignored...just wait, be open, alert. You dont have to entertain or tell jokes, dont be offended if the people in the room are eating, talking on the phone, checking their internet...do not comment on it. Go with the flow. Trying to correct the manners of the people in the room will be a minor victory and a major loss—of the role.

In terms of performance: DO WHAT YOU DID BEFORE...but what if you did it several different ways on tape? Just remind them and tell them you'll do it a particular way but that you have several interpretations available.

LOTS OF CALLBACKS, NO BOOKINGS

If you find yourself always getting Called Back but never booking, its time to take a refresher acting course. Additionally, keep a journal of what you wore, what you did, what you said, what others said. You may discover unconscious patterns related to your behavior in the room that are self-defeating.

PUTTING AN ACTOR ON AVAIL

The casting industry uses several terms to request an actor keep several dates open in case they are chosen. These terms include “put the actor on avail” or “we need the actor availability for these dates” or “put a pin in them for these dates.”

Sometimes all choices are put on avail (Blanket Avail) due to lack of feedback from decision makers. Other times only 2 or 3 actors are ‘put on avail.’ (Strong Avail)

CONTACT FROM ACTOR TO CASTING DIRECTOR:

Many Casting Directors prefer mail to be in the form of a Picture Postcard. This is the easiest for CD's to review.

REASONS TO SEND A POSTCARD:

You are appearing in a solid theatrical production.

You have taken time away from a previously successful commercial acting career and are now coming back. Let them know about your active status at younger age.

(part of the reason this is helpful is that Casting Directors don’t want to choose talent who end up FREEZING on SET. The lack of confidence that comes from lack of experience can be very very costly to a production. This causes great embarrassment to a Casting Director and to Agents)

Some Casting Directors want to know what Reality Shows you have appeared in.

We hope this information will help you to better understand the process of Auditions and Casting and demystify the hard work of the Hollywood Casting Director.

Sincerely,

Ross Grossman
Director
Affinity Artists Agency
Licensed, SAG/AFTRA/AEA/WGA/DGA/AFM

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2010-11-25T12:07:00.001-08:00

Thanksgiving THANK YOU to Talent Agents Erich Smith, Kyle Villella & Jason Suarez. http://tinyurl.com/27yltx7 or http://tinyurl.com/2bwvns4

2010-10-22T23:56:00.001-07:00

Heres a better link to Zack Silva Backstage.com interview! http://ping.fm/HHKhO

2010-10-22T23:50:00.003-07:00

Affinity actors featured in Variety Mag Power of Youth Issue today (p36)

2010-10-22T23:50:00.001-07:00

Affinity Artists Agency repped TERRIERS actor Zack Silva big interview- Backstage Magazine! http://tinyurl.com/26a9xuw Then check his IMDB!

2010-10-05T12:46:00.001-07:00

Affinity Artists client Zack Silva featured in Variety today for work in FX's TERRIERS! http://tinyurl.com/22wdzug . Watch Terriers this Wed

Affinity Models Female Spokesmodel Jobs all Over Southern California!

2010-09-02T23:40:00.001-07:00

Affinity Models Female Spokesmodel Jobs all Over Southern California!

AFFINITY Artists, Live Events, Model Division has LOTS of Female Spokesmodel Jobs on 9/11/10 in Southern California

Spokesmodels will promote a best selling men's cologne and body spray and help consumers enter to win a ticket in a special celebrity popular music star Concert Series contest.

Spokesmodel type: Female, youthful looking, 'appearing' to be between 18-24 years old. Physically fit, must be able to properly fit into and be comfortable wearing a women's fitted t-shirt (size small/medium). All individuals must meet this profile, be well-versed, outgoing and able to interact with consumers and convey the cologne/body spray products' features & benefits.

ALSO SEEKING AREA STORAGE MANAGERS: We are requesting additional info from you. If you have some room in your home/apartment for 15-20 medium size boxes/tables, we may be able to pay you an additional $160.00 for your services as a "team leader/storage manager".

For some areas that are especially far from most models the client will pay mileage after 30 miles one way. This will not apply to stores in high density urban areas such as Los Angeles or main areas of Orange County.

323,213,310 AREA CODES:

5420 W. Sunset Blvd Hollywood
Torrance
Compton
Lynwood
Hawthorne
Inglewood
Gardena
Huntington Pk
Bell Gardens
Maywood
Highland Park

AREA CODE 818:
N.Hollywood
San Fernando
North Hills
Panorama City
Pacoima

Van Nuys
Canoga Park

AREA CODE 909:
Colton
Highland
Redlands
Fontana
Rialto
Chino
Pomona
Ontario

AREA CODE 951:

Moreno Valley

AREA CODE 626:
El Monte
Pasadena
Baldwin Park
La Puente
West Covina

AREA CODE 562:
Long Beach
Long Beach
Hawaiian Gardens
Downey
Whittier
Norwalk
Whittier
Pico Rivera
Signal Hill

AREA CODE 619 & 858:
San Diego
El Cajon
Lemon Grove
National City
Chula Vista
Santee

AREA CODE 714:
Anaheim
Fullerton
Stanton
Anaheim
Santa Ana

AREA CODE 760:
Apple Valley
Barstow
Yucca Valley
Coachella
El Centro
Vista
Escondido
Calexico
Cathedral City
Indio
Victorville

AREA CODE 661 & 805:
Santa Clarita
Lancaster
Lompoc

LET US KNOW WHICH WEBSITE YOU SAW THIS JOB ON!!!!

LET US KNOW IF YOU ARE CENTRALLY LOCATED AMONG THE CITIES LISTED UNDER YOUR AREA CODE AND IF YOU ALSO WANT TO BE A TEAM LEADER/STORAGE MANAGER.

Please send jpg pictures to info@affinitytalent.com ; and title your
email "FEMALE COLOGNE SPOKESMODEL" (your name)(your city)(your phones) INCLUDE YOUR CITIES IN ORDER OF PREFERENCE. DO NOT SAY "ALL CITIES" OR IT WILL BE IGNORED
LET US KNOW IF YOU ARE CENTRALLY LOCATED AMONG THE CITIES LISTED UNDER YOUR AREA CODE AND IF YOU ALSO WANT TO BE A TEAM LEADER/STORAGE MANAGER.

Sincerely,
Affinity Models & Talent Agency
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2010-08-23T18:23:00.001-07:00

How Actors can Audition without Going Crazy! http://ping.fm/Iiua1

2010-08-09T15:24:00.001-07:00

Live Events Division: Female Spokesmodels for Organic Alcohol needed in LA & OC http://ping.fm/Wn0ob

2010-08-05T17:37:00.001-07:00

Affinity Artists Agency Actor Mike Howard as HILARIOUS CASTING DIRECTOR! http://ping.fm/mS8H4

2010-07-25T18:59:00.001-07:00

Gregg Brown on FRONT PAGE-FUNNY OR DIE in USER PICKS! http://www.funnyordie.com/ Look for "Shrinks Episode 1, Dr.Jamison",rating:95% funny!

2010-07-16T23:19:00.001-07:00

SEE Affinity's latest find, GREGG BROWN starring in hilarious SHRINKS webisode http://tinyurl.com/2ujgqv6 with Alanna Ubach from HBO's HUNG.

2010-07-16T23:17:00.001-07:00

SEE Affinity's latest find, GREGG BROWN starring in SHRINKS webisode Jane). http://tinyurl.com/2ujgqv6 with Alanna Ubach from HBO's HUNG.

2010-07-02T11:43:00.001-07:00

Affinity Artists Agency actors in DEXTER, SUNNY IN PHILADELPHIA and THE CLOSER. Go to http://ping.fm/Jlx6X

2010-06-14T19:02:00.001-07:00

Affinity Models Live Event Div. has Fashion Print & promo Jobs for Male & Female Models http://ping.fm/7teha

2010-06-12T10:41:00.001-07:00

Affinity Models Live Events has audition for female spokesmodels jobs today. Go to http://ping.fm/sFVBk and click Auditions.

2010-06-10T21:42:00.001-07:00

My 5 yr old boy's imagination is firing up...today's gem "Aliens can't drink coffee or they end up in the danger office."

2010-05-25T15:57:00.001-07:00

oops! Here's Affinity Artists Agency actor Carl Schwaber on Tonight Show: http://ping.fm/h1awx

2010-05-25T15:56:00.001-07:00

Affinity Artists Agency actor Carl Schwaber in long funny bit with Leno and Mandel on Tonight Show!

Affinity Artists actor Carl Schwaber does a funny bit with Leno and Mandel on Tonight Show tonite Thursday slightly after 1st commercial

2010-05-20T18:56:00.000-07:00

Affinity Artists actor Carl Schwaber does a funny bit with Leno and Mandel on Tonight Show tonite Thursday slightly after 1st commercial

Sincerely,

Ross Grossman

Affinity Artists Agency

2010-05-20T18:17:00.001-07:00

Affinity Artists actor Carl Schwaber does a funny bit with Leno and Mandel on Tonight Show tonite Thursday slightly after 1st commercial

2010-05-19T22:25:00.001-07:00

Do you think Famous Actors/Creative Artists have no rights? Think again!Watch http://ping.fm/b2LUX

2010-05-16T12:20:00.001-07:00

Talent Agent/Therapist explains why Actors play the Blame Game http://ping.fm/vf7fX

2010-05-16T12:18:00.001-07:00

Talent Agent/Therapist explains why Actors play the Blame Game http://ping.fm/zqgXm

2010-05-15T23:22:00.001-07:00

Affinity Artists client Irene Choi gets great role in Samuel L Jackson's new movie http://tinyurl.com/mdkl5s or http://tinyurl.com/mdkl5s

2010-05-10T13:34:00.001-07:00

Hey, we're lucky 13 on IMDBPro today...actually number 49 but 13th on list of all Talent Agents, Check it out! http://ping.fm/ZnYoG

2010-05-04T11:19:00.001-07:00

Affinity Artists new VOICE-OVER DIVISION is cookin with gas! At least 14 new projects in the pipeline. Yeeha! Giddyup!

2010-05-02T23:31:00.001-07:00

Affinity Artists scores new roles in 5 TV Series and 2 films in production: http://ping.fm/l5ojj or http://ping.fm/yZp4J

2010-04-29T22:46:00.001-07:00

Affinity Artists Agency looking at new and experienced Voice over Talent . Here's what we need: http://ping.fm/tN1BO

AFFINITY ARTISTS AGENCY has launched VOICEOVER DIVISION!

2010-04-29T22:42:00.000-07:00

Affinity Artists Agency is proud to announce that we have opened our VOICE OVER DIVISION!

The AFFINITY V.O. DIVISION has officially launched and we wanted you to be the first to know!

Affinity has been informally handling VO clients for some time now but we wanted to bring Voice Over out of the shadows of the agency and into the bright limelight. It is time!
Affinity Artists Agency is now using a proprietary Voice Over submission system that is used by every major agency (yes, especially the big 5 agencies who specialize in voiceover work). We have an inside track on every union and non-union voice over job out there (and no, this is not through Actors Access/Breakdown Service

Naturally, we will be selective as to the Voice Over talent that we choose to represent. However, we will certainly listen to the voice-over reels of talent already represented in other Affinity Divisions.
We are a boutique agency so we need to work with VOICE OVER talent who have their own recording studios, home recording studios or access to studios.We're a pretty aggressive crew of 6 agents and so what we lack in voiceover facilities, we more than make up for with tenacity and aggressive action.
We also subscribe to the other services including Breakdown and LA Casting and get a fair number of VO auditions through these systems.

Feel free to let your Voice Over Teachers, Coaches and Acting Friends know about our division. We will be looking at newer as well as seasoned voice over talent. Please have them send messages (along with demos in .mp3 format only) to affinityvo@gmail.com

Special Note: If you want to create and edit your own Voice Over Demos (and you will need to create your own demos to specific orders, as we receive Voice Over scripts every day that talent must record at home--and email us as mp3 formatted document) here is an easy FREE way: download the shareware called AUDACITY. http://audacity.sourceforge.net/
Remember that EACH distinct vOICE OVER piece must be sent to us as SEPARATE mp3 files (you can send them in the same email of course)
We cannot post your voice montage/mix with multiple commercials/narrations in one audio file. (files sent with all GENRES of voiceover contained in only one .mp3 will be discarded. We cannot use them). Instead use the same FREE software that you would use for recording your Voice-Over auditions.

The following site that will give you the free AUDACITY recording software that also helps you EDIT and SAVE in mp3. It is:

http://audacity.sourceforge.net/
You can download and use AUDACITY to edit your audio so that each voice or character you do is a separate MP3
Remember to NAME each mp3 with the following elements:

First Name, Last Name, Union Status and Adult or Child as well as Gender, GENRE of Voice over.

Here are some Examples:

Example 1: MaryJones_Union_AdultFemale_Jingle
Example 2: BobJones_Union_AdultMale_Narrator.mp3
Example 3: SamJones_NonUnion_AdultMale_Commercial.mp3
Example 4: TerriJones_NonUnion_AdultMale_Character.mp3
Example 4: JerryJones_NonUnion_YouthFemale_Animation.mp3

Certainly you can put different voices for ONE GENRE in the same individual .mp3 file.
For example, lets say you have 7 different Animation Voices--you can put them all in a single .mp3. But you wouldnt combine a Commercial Voice with a Narrator Voice with a Animation voice. That will make it difficult for our clients to choose you. It means they have to SLOG through all the types of voiceovers they DONT want to hear to get to the ones they DO want to hear. Lets make it easy for clients to choose you!!

When you send your mp3 you must identify in the text of the email, the following:

Whether you are a UNION or NON UNION and WHICH UNIONS you are in.

Remember to NAME your email with the following elements:

First Name, Last Name, Union Status and Adult or Child as well as Gender

Here are all of the VOICEOVER CATEGORIES:

Accents/Dialects
Animation
AudioBooks
Automotive
Award Shows/Live Events
Celebrity
Character
Commercial
Documentary/Narration/Industrial
Foreign Language
IVR/Telephone Prompts
Jingles/SingLegal/Disclaimer
Political
Promo (e.g. coming up next on Disney Playhouse...)
Radio Imaging (e.g. KFOG 104.7, Get your daily fog...)
Spoken Word/Poetry
Standup/Sketch Comedy
Trailer (for movies)
Tv Affiliate (e.g. you are watching Channel 7 news)
Video Games
Voice Match/Impressions
Other

We have a SPECIAL EMAIL ADDRESS at the moment which is affinityvo@gmail.com . Remember to title your email as VOICE OVER ARTIST (your name/your phones)
Please send any edited voiceover demos to this address asap. If you have demos combined you need to edit them using AUDACITY free software http://audacity.sourceforge.net/

INFORMATION FOR THOSE WHO ARE NEWER TO VOICE OVER WORK:

Several issues are important if you are not already well-versed in Voice-Over.

1.vocal coaching and, perhaps, attending some vocal acting workshops
2. Reliable equipment and recording
3. Knowing your own strengths. The key is choosing the right specialization for your particular voice and acting talent Use a training facility that can evaluate your voice talent.

They should help you understand in which genres your voice is most marketable.

A good voice over class will allow you time to study your strongest genres, train you on those genres and help you build a marketing plan for those genres. (see end of this email for VoiceOver Teachers.

AVOID:
A demo that is full of the commercial demo, with an announcer style delivery.

BUSTING SOME VOICEOVER MYTH

Contrary to popular belief, commercial and narration scripts are read the same way. The assumption that commercials are fast and narrations are slow is incorrect.
Some commercials are fast (car dealerships) and some are slow (financial industries, jewelry ads).
Some narrations need acting and some don't…. some commercials need acting and some don't.
Some narrations are fast (travelogues, children stories) and some are slow (training films, telephone automation systems).
Some commercials sell (retail sales) while others inform (public service announcements, etc)
Some narrations sell (infomercial, trade-show exhibits, etc) while others inform (how-to-videos, self-help, etc).

Outside of promos and local/broadcast style commercials, chances are good that most producers prefer a natural style.
Most voice over delivery needs a natural style. Stage acting (where you are told to project) could be detrimental.
Most voice overs, other than promos and hard-sell style commercials, use a natural and conversational style voice over. The announcer style voice is being used less and less.

Microphone and Recording Space Choice:

What kind of voice over do you record?

Some types, like telephony need mics that produce a clean, clear, bright output.

Promos need a big, full, sometimes fat sound.

If you want to do it all, get a mic that works across the board.

How are the acoustics of your recording booth?

A reverberant room needs a directional mic.

A dry room may sound better with an "open" mic.

How sound-proofed is your recording booth?

It's not? Then consider a directional mic – or even a super or hyper cardiod.

It is? An "open" mic may sound best.

What about your voice?

Have a big, full voice? Get a mic that captures that low-end. Maybe a tube.

Have a thin voice? Don't get a tube.

Lastly, How does the mic react to your voice?

Every mic reacts differently to different voices… so try a few. And listen carefully.

Not sure what to listen for? Ask someone who engineers the kind of voice over that you narrate.

Then get a mic that makes you sound the best! Remember, since we are not audio engineers, this is the extent of our knowledge of mics and home recording. For more advice see audio engineers or go to Guitar Center for guidance.

Guitar Center will have good information on the type of Microphone and other items you will need to create an effective home studio Space.

Closets make good sound absorbent Audio spaces!

LIST OF VOICE-OVER and ACTING TEACHERS.

To train for character or animation work, think about taking improv and comedic classes.

About 1/5th of the way down on this Backstage West Readers Poll you'll find a list of the Voice-Over Teachers voted best (after the favorite Voiceover Workshop one thats listed first)

Feel free to email me at affinityvo@gmail.com if you have other suggestions on best Voiceover teachers and what makes them the best!
http://www.backstage.com/bso/news-and-features-spotlights/readers-choice-los-angeles-1003973376.story

While we're at it, we thought we'd send our developmental talent a list of most acting teachers/coaches/schools in LA

Here's a list from Backstage West of all of the acting schools listed alphabetically
http://www.backstage.com/bso/news-and-features-features/los-angeles-acting-schools-and-coaches-1004015648.story

AND FOR FUN...

Heres a list of IMDB rated best Voiceovers in Movies:

1. Sunset Blvd. (1950)

2 American History X (1998)

3 Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991)

4 L.A. Confidential (1997)

5 Blade Runner (1982)

6 Annie Hall (1977)

7 The Big Lebowski (1998)

8 Network (1976)

9 Casino (1995)

10 Magnolia (1999)

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