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I have recently sent out 3 casting notices from my production company clients and casting director network that required Ear Prompter as a skill, the most recent for Canon which paid $6000.00. Do you possess this skill?
It's a skill that is a “must have” for the on-camera host & commercial/industrial actor! If you’ve ever had a hosting, commercial, or corporate video or web audition or shoot where you had so much copy you felt you were in over your head or un-prepared you’ll find an Ear Prompter to be your BEST FRIEND - it sure is mine. With an Ear Prompter you can easily record your copy and play back in the ear, giving a performance that looks flawless & prepared. You'll come off like a SUPER professional and have the edge in auditions and callbacks!
My next 3 week Ear Prompter Class Begins Monday August 16th at 6:30pm at Actors Connection NYC -Only a few spots left!
Get ahead of the pack in September 2010 with a new skill that will boost your bookings and your confidence! Call Actors Connection today:
212-977-6666 . The next Ear Prompter class will not be scheduled until 2011. Call orr register on-line at www.actorsconnection.com
"Thank you for everything, I've booked three jobs now with Concepts TV Productions using Ear Prompter. You've made my transition from "stay-at-home" mom for 5 years to going back into the business a very easy and enjoyable one”.-Johanna Tacadena
You'll get HANDS ON training with professional Ear Prompter equipment and learn how to use it. You'll get accustomed to speaking while listening to a script in your ear; How to own the words; Basic Technical Aspects; Facial Expressions; Cadence & Timing; How to easily record last minute scripts and changes; how to use Ear Prompter quickly on location or at auditions when a traditional TelePrompTer set up is not possible or desired. We’ll show you where to find the best, personal, professional equipment available in today's market!
Ear Prompter is the answer for: on-location shoots, wall to wall copy cue card auditions, for folks who wear glasses and have problems with glare on-camera or trouble seeing a Teleprompter, for folks with Dyslexia, for scripts with hard to pronounce words or names, for last minute script changes in memorized copy, for anyone who wants a leg up on the competition!
” As a Product Specialist for Lexus, I have had opportunities for work in special events which required the use of an Ear Prompter, until Patricia’s training, I missed out on those opportunities.I appreciated the hands-on work with a variety of scripts and scenarios that are representative of “real-life” work.Ear Prompter classes are difficult to find in New York City.I now feel well prepared.”
Looking for a Hosting Agent? Mark Turner of Abrams Artists and Seth Mayeri of Evolution Media Talent prefer email submissions. Tony Burton of Don Buckwald & Kristin Walther of CESD prefer regular mail submissions.
BBC Productions- 432 W 45th St # 3
New York, NY 10036-3580
(212) 974-9050
Tip: Your first package should include: 8x10 with resume attached, a Bio page, SHORT cover letter, DVD Demo, link to your website: www.yourname.com (if you don't own it, get it now! If your name is already taken consider: www.theyourname.comwww.yournamehost.com, www.yournameperformer.com, www.yournametalent.comwww.yournameproductions.com, www.yournamecommunications.com) Remember your mailings are planting seeds! You may not hear from them right away, but now they know you are out there! Keep in touch with quarterly postcard mailings. For the best price on postcards visit www.vistaprint.com, you can create them yourself both front and back and mail them yourself or upload your mailing list to them and they'll do it! Remember Media Image Coach.com has pre-printed labels available to help you with your mailings. Get 700+ names and addresses for over 700 Tri-State Production Companies, all you do it peel and stick! Just $39.99, mail check or money order to Media ImageCoach, P.O. Box 431, Orangeburg, NY 10962 and your labels will be on their way to you! Be sure to include the best address to send them to! Happy Bookings!!!!
Guest Expert Alert:
If you're an expert you need to be a "guest expert". Shows are always looking for good guest experts to speak on a variety of topics. Check out the books "The Obvious Expert" by Elsom Eldridge Jr, "Get on TV" by Jacquie Jordan, and "Starring You!" by Marta Tracy. Fox's online show "Strategy Room" (live mon-fri 9-5) is always looking for guest experts. Send your info to:
Jordan Chariton
Guest Coordinator
Fox News Channel
1211 Ave. of the Americas
New York, NY 10036
Hosting Agent Alert:
Another good Hosting/Broadcast Anchor Agency to target for representation:
Willinger Talent Agency
875 Avenue of the Americas, Suite 1601
New York, NY 10001
Attn: Gregg Willinger
address, phone number, a recent family photo and a brief description
of your family and your son. Casting will take place during the next
two weeks.
Casting Notice 11/24/09 Seeking a Live Onstage Host for a high profile booth at CES (Consumer Electronics Show) in Las Vegas January 5-10. Male or female looks 25-35; attractive, urban, contemporary, cool, tech savvy, maybe a bit geeky, but current and approachable; good with technical copy; teleprompter will be provided, but talent must be able to think on their feet; improv and audience interaction experience preferred; must be interested in and have a knowledge of digital entertainment, electronics, internet etc. Footage of Host onstage may be used on the CES website and in a candids video for internal corporate use only. Fee plus RT airfare, hotel, ground transportation and per diem provided. Auditions by appointment December 4th. Copy will be provided. Please submit headshots, resumes and links to reels asap to cescasting@gmail.com. Please mention that you heard of this casting through MediaImageCoach.com.
This is another casting notice for the Consumer Electronics Show - this is a different casting, a different production company from the first casting notice sent out today by MIC:
ADM Productions is looking for a variety of roles for an upcoming video/tradeshow in Las Vegas. The talent breakdown is as follows....
Bride (25 - 30) - speaking role (ear prompter not necessary)
Groom (25 - 30) - speaking role (ear prompter not necessary)
Photographer (30 - 45) speaking role (ear prompter required)
Mother of bride (45 - 60) speaking role (ear prompter required)
Sister of bride (25 - 35) speaking role (ear prompter required)
Talent will be pre-recorded on video but also delivering live copy on stage at the Consumer Electronics Show. Talent will interact live with the pre-produced video.
ADM is looking to shoot the video the week of December 7th or the week of December 14th. The video shoot will be approximately 1 -2 days depending on the roles. Talent must also be available January 5th - 10th to travel and perform in Las Vegas. Talent will be compensated $350 - $500/day + per diem, hotel & air, while in Las Vegas. Compensation is based on the roles casted. If you are interested, qualified and available for the above-mentioned dates, please send headshots and links to demos to jhobbes@admpro.com. (Please mention you heard about this casting through MediaImageCoach.com) Those selected will be invited to a live casting in NYC on December 3rd.
MIC Note: Please DO NOT submit any of your info to ADM Productions if you do not fit the criteria/breakdown listed above, they are not accepting general submissions at this time. Thanks. (Please keep me posted and email me at patricia@mediaimagecoach.com if you book one of these roles)
Road Trip Anyone? Want to be a part of a documentary on online social networking? Travel for two months meeting people and get paid for it? We are currently looking for an outgoing, creative, friendly people-person who is totally into online social networking - we're talking to those of you who are addicted to Facebook and Twitter and text the day away! We want to find someone who is interested in participating in a documentary that will take a look at this social phenomenon as they travel across the country meeting up with old friends and making new ones (or finally meeting those friends you've only met through Facebook!). If you fit this description and the following criteria, please email us ASAP with your name, phone number, email address, a clear recent PICTURE, the kind of computer and phone you use, and a brief note about why you want to take this particular journey. Please also include a link to your Facebook page and Twitter account!
*Sorry but we can't cast anyone in a performance union (SAG, Equity, AFTRA,AEA) Please mention that you received this casting notice from MediaImageCoach.com.
Patricia Stark Communications is a place where students, clients, experts, & friends can connect, share experiences, tips & tricks on media, public speaking, auditions, job interviews, personal branding, & communicating with confidence. If you are on Facebook you can join this new group. In your Facebook search box type in Patricia Stark Communications and join us!
You can post announcements of jobs you have booked, call backs & audition experiences. We want to celebrate with you and also give you a boost when you may need one after the audition or interview didn't go as you hoped it would! The group consists of talent, speakers, production folks, experts, corporate media folks, and more. Many clients, students, and friends have requested a place they can go to share their experiences and network with each other. I can also answer any questions you may have about public speaking, media training, or putting your best foot forward for that speech, interview, audition or daily communication issue you may be faced with. Ask fellow performers and production people questions as well. Our goal is to help you communicate with confidence no matter what environment you are in.
Patricia Stark Communications is now the umbrella company of which Media Image Coach is a division. If you have taken a class with me and would like to comment on your experience or request ideas for classes you'd like to see in the future please do so. Thanks for a great 2009 - I hope to help make 2010 a banner year for you! Coming soon: instruction videos, more castings, event announcements, and a networking opportunity for experts! Please tell your friends!
When’s the last time you used a Teleprompter? If it’s been a while you might be rusty. Like anything else it’s a “use it or loose it” skill. If you listed “Teleprompter” on your resume under “skills”, those that hire you expect you to be a skilled expert at it, that is, don’t use your next on-camera job as your next practice session. That’s a recipe for disaster.
Many on-camera performers take my Teleprompter Intensive at Actors Connection more than once for this very reason.The next intensive is this Tuesday January 19th at 6pm. Right now there are only 3 spots left and many folks jump on board at the last minute. If you’d like to join us again, or for the first time please contact Actors Connection via www.actorsconnection.com. You can register on-line even if Monday is a holiday. Here’s to keeping you from rusting in 2010!
Are you the kind of guy (or know one) who plans your vacations around FOOD? Have you ever driven out of your way to sample the best pizza, burger, BBQ, burrito, ramen...? If yes, you just might be the Host of our new show.
A national cable network is looking for a passionate, food-obsessed Everyman (mid 20s to late 30s, any ethnicity) who’s a big personality, loud, universally loveable, gregarious “Guy’s Guy” who’s at ease in any situation and great with on-the-fly interactions no matter who he’s talking to.
Looking for a strong, confident personality who can carry a show but prior hosting experience helpful but not required. It’s a given you love to EAT. But you’re also curious and hungry to know everything from the history to the recipes to the purveyors to the people making and serving the food.
Please email barbarabarnacasting@gmail.com with VACATION FOOD DUDE in the subject line and be sure to include:
-- full name
-- phone number
-- current home town
-- recent photo (no older than 6 months)
-- resume
-- bio paragraph describing why you are qualified to host this show (have fun!)
-- link to your website (if available)
-- link to your reel (if available)
-- list/describe 3 culinary destinations on your bucket list
-- list/describe 2 places you’ve driven/flown out of your way just to eat or drink something
Just in: some great news from former MIC students:
Media Image Coach & Patricia Stark Communications congratulates Hosting class student Krista Watterworth on her new HGTV show “Splurge & Save” a new design makeover series that takes you on a fast-paced half-hour journey to show every homeowner how to crack the code on budgeting, and how to get the biggest bang for your buck. Tuesdays at 8am “It all started with you Patricia!” -Krista
And a big congratulates to Hosting class student Africah Harrigan, host of “Colors of Paradise TV” on VINOW.com. Africah brings you beaches, attractions, activities and events in the U.S. Virgin Islands. New episodes: 1st and 3rd week of each month. Talk about a hosting job where you literally get to work in paradise!
We’re so proud of them both!!!Next Hosting Class begins January 26th @ Actors Connection www.actorsconnection.com for details.
Hi Friends! National cable network is looking for men and women (25 - 45, all ethnicities) who look like authentic business or finance types to appear in an image spot. Looking for: intelligent, interesting, well-groomed types. Must be available for shoot Tuesday, January 26th in
Manhattan . Must be able to provide your own business attire for shoot (i.e. suit) Roles are non-union and non-speaking. Pays $300 flat for the shoot day. Please send picture & resume ASAP to: subs@barbarabarnacasting.com. Be sure to put "Image Spot" in the subject line. Please feel free to forward this notice. Thanks!
If you have had trouble submitting to yesterday's casting from Barbara Barna you have the correct email address, however, she just told us the subs acccount has been flooded but they are still getting some emails there. If you are having trouble she's asked that folks keep trying and to send cc to barbarabarnacasting@gmail.com.
Please keep in mind that these notices are sent to you by MIC as a courtesy and we try to ensure they are always accurate. If a casting does not apply to you please pass it on to a friend. We send to our entire database simultaneously.
For Monday January 25th Only! 1/2 Price Sale on Patricia Stark's "Teleprompter Training" DVD. We want to give you a jumpstart on 2010! Practice Teleprompter reads from home. Refresh your knowledge about proper mindset, confidence, and keep from being rusty when performing in front of a teleprompter. This DVD has been endorsed by renowned broadcast hosting agent Mark Turner of Abrams Artists as well as HGTV Host Krista Watterworth & many others. Normally $49.99 now $24.99 TODAY ONLY! Get the Digital Download for even less! Click on or cut and paste this link before the end of today: http://telepromptertraining.com/buy/dvdsale/?utm_source=psn&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=50off
ADM Productions is looking to cast a Caucasian male between 30 -45 for a DVD that will be sold in retail stores. This person would be the host of the DVD. This person must be proficient in teleprompter. It is a lengthy script. Non-Union. Please send pix, resume, any links to clips to: Janine Hobbes at: jhobbes@admpro.com
If this breakdown does not apply to you please feel free to pass it along to someone who does. Please do not submit if you do not fit this casting.
March 16th Begins the new 4 Week TV Hosting & Interview Skills Class, Tuesdays from 6:30-8:30pm (sometimes 9pm) ONLY A FEW SPOTS LEFT!
Here's the weekly rundown:
Class #1: Students work on-camera with Teleprompter using authentic scripts taken from Entertainment, lifestyle, sports, educational, business news, medical, web, & traditional news programming, and corporate video productions. Single and co-host reads. This first class begins with an introduction to the industry with an overview of television program formats, settings, situations, and the "types" of hosts needed for each. We’ll also cover the different audition scenarios that potential hosts will be confronted with.
Class #2: Focuses on “in studio” interview skills and “man on the street” interview skills. We’ll cover making smooth transitions from reading Teleprompter segment introductions into guest interviews and back again. This will also include interview technique and connecting with your guest and audience.
Class #3: Focuses on drills that include off the cuff improv stand-ups to camera, quick thinking on your feet, & tackling the dreaded “tell me about yourself” audition.
Class #4: This final class wraps up with each student presenting a clean host read using Teleprompter or memory, of a show intro or segment that they write recorded to DVD-R (provided by each student) that can be used as a beginners “audition reel” for viewing by potential agents and production companies the student will contact when they do their personal marketing. Students also have the option to use a script that they have worked with in class. At the completion of the final class each student will be offered an in depth booklet of information that recaps the various types of programming, program formats, host "types", audition scenarios, important points to remember, frequently asked questions, production company contacts, hosting agents contacts, website resources, marketing resources, demo reel tips, on-air image tips, headshot info and PSC’s “The 10 Keys to On-Camera Presenting”.
MARRIED BY 30
Are you or someone you know looking for Mr Right, not Mr Right Now? Have you got your eye on the dress, the venue, the china pattern and the honeymoon but no groom on the horizon? America’s premier upscale cable network is producing a new reality docu series and looking for fun, outgoing women ages 27-29 who live in the NY/tri-state area (all ethnicities) who are dreaming about their Big Day and desperate to get married by the time they reach 30.
Please email marriedby30@gmail.com ASAP and be sure to include:
Full name
Phone number(s)
Current hometown
Age,
Occupation
Recent Photo (no older than 6 months)
Link to your website (if available)
Paragraph detailing your dating history and why you’re desperate to get married by age 30.
Broadway Tip: A student of mine from Mama Mia uses Bananas to combat nerves. Swears they are beta blockers & calm her before a performance.
Lay off the perfume & cologne. Smell is the scent of memory. You may smell like a bad one to your casting director or client.
Confidence Tip: It is not what we "are" that keeps us from reaching our goals but what we "think" we are not.
Voice Tip: The Larynx/voice-box is a muscle. The more tense the muscle the higher pitched your voice will be. Massage & warmth help it relax
Follow Up Tip: A hand written thank you note carries a lot of weight in a cyber age of emails & texts. I know folks who save them in a file.
Prep Tip: Before that meeting or audition, visit the location ahead of time. Know your way before the big day.
Confidence Tip: We can't focus on a negative thought & a positive one at the same time. You have to pick. It's a choice to think positive.
Performance Tip: If you believe, the audience will believe. This goes for acting, selling, persuading, educating, inspiring or motivating.
Australian Study: Gum chewing associated with higher alertness, reduced stress & anxiety, greater performance on multi-tasking activities!
Confidence Tip: Confidence comes not from always being right but from not fearing to be wrong.
Voice Tip: Avoid dairy products before an audition or meeting. Coagulation occurs around vocal chords & makes you want to clear your throat.
Confidence: the sureness of feeling that you are equal to the task at hand. Practice & preparation are the magic bullets that can kill fear.
Psychologist Stuart Brody believes the hormone Oxytocin gives a calming effect in public speaking anxiety. Sex=Oxytocin for up to a week!
NASA study shows spiders can't spin webs while on caffeine - may be an indicator to limit caffeine prior to an interview or audition.
Performance Tip: Tension Headache? Rub your earlobes! This acupressure trick clears your head & dulls pain above the neck.
Motivation Tip: Ditch the sunglasses on the way to that interview or audition. Light stimulates neurotransmitters which increase motivation.
Image Tip: Ditching the sunglasses will also prevent the dreaded "Opti-indentus" - those ugly indentations on the sides of your nose.
Mindset Tip: You're there because someone thought you'd be right for the job. Remember this and enjoy your self.
ONLY A FEW SPOTS LEFT FOR 4 WK TV HOSTING & INTERVIEW SKILLS CLASS BEGINNING 3/16 AT ACTORS CONNECTION VISIT WWW.ACTORSCONNECTION.COM OR CALL 212-977-6666 TO GRAB YOUR SPOT NOW. SPECIAL CLASS BONUS: "WELCOME TO THE SHOW" YOUR GUIDE TO HOSTING TV, INTERNET, & CORPORATE MEDIA" 45 PAGE GUIDE, INCLUDES HOSTING AGENTS, HOST CASTING DIRECTORS, PRODUCTION COMPANIES WHO HIRE HOSTS AND TONS OF RESOURCES FOR THE TV HOST WHO WANTS TO STAND OUT FROM THE CROWD.
I just booked a fun job hosting "how to" segments for Proctor & Gamble's Tide.com website. We shot 10 segments in two days and it looks like it may turn into an on-going gig. I tell you this news because once again I thank my Ear Prompter for helping me book the job. When I got to the audition it was wall to wall copy and no cue cards. I went into the restroom, recorded my script, and comfortably and confidently gave an audition I felt really solid about. The Casting Director loved the Ear Prompter and the read I was able to give with it. P&G must have agreed, and I booked the job. At the shoot I used the Ear Prompter once again because there was no Teleprompter. Even though we shot in short segments I used the Ear Prompter for the longer opening intros and was able to give 2 good takes right up front with efficiency and ease of performance for all 10 episodes. The director and producer loved the tool and had never seen it used before. At one point during the shoot the whole crew gathered around to see how I use the thing. Everyone thought it was such a cool tool. The two day shoot went great and everyone was thrilled to get out on time and on one day even earlier than expected. If' you don't have this "secret weapon" in your audition and performance arsenal and would like to not only have a leg up on the competition, but simply have a tool at your fingertips that will increase your confidence & increase your value as a performer, you're invited to join me at my next 3 week Ear Prompter Training sessions. When: Tuesday nights April 13, 20 & 27 at 6:30PM. Where: Actors Connection 630 9th Ave, Ste 1410 NYC. You can register via phone at: 212-977-6666 or at www.actorsconnection.com. Only a few spots remain. P.S. I also just shot the latest episode of the New Jerseylifestyle show "My Bergen" that I host. We were on location in various parts of NJ and I used my Ear Prompter for every segment. The producer and director proclaimed it a "life saver"! - I'll have the equipment for you to learn on. When you're ready I'll tell you where to purchase your own for around $100.00. You can't bring a TelePrompter home to practice on, but once you have your own Ear Prompter you can continue to master this amazing skill as fast as you want to.
A big congratulations to TV Hosting Class & Ear Prompter Class student Desi Sanchez!!! Desi is now the official new face & Host of MTV2 !!!!!
"I always talk about you and recommend you to my colleagues. And BTW, the earprompter has doubled for me as an awesome tool to help me memorize before a shoot, even during the times I don't end up using it on camera :-) Everyone asks about it and I say I learned it from Media Image Coach!" - Desi Sanchez
Just a few spots left for this Spring's Ear Prompter Class: Starts Tuesday 4/13 6:30pm (3 Tuesdays in a row) Call Actors Connection to grab your spot today: 212-977-6666 or on line at www.actorsconnection.com
Advanced TV Hosting Class!
OFFERED TWICE A YEAR ONLY! The Advanced TV Hosting class has Only 4 spots left!!!! Begins: Tuesday May 4th 6:30pm at Actors Connection, 4 week class. In this advanced class you'll pump up your hosting skills with round table multi-guest interviews, off the cuff improv host audition drills that will help you think on your feet and make your personality flow, tackle on-air demonstrations such as cooking recipes, how-to segments and other drills where you'll have to balance between teleprompter and props you'll need to handle. This is the only hosting class in NYC where traditional hosting skills such as teleprompter & interview technique meet cutting edge quick on your feet hosting skills needed for today's reality programming. So whether you’re cast as in in-studio host, in the field or “in your face” style formats, you'll be prepared with all the hosting skills needed to get the job done. Basic Hosting class is a prerequisite for this class OR previous related hosting experience. Register at: www.actorsconnection.com or call 212-977-6666 to secure your spot now.
The next 4 week on-air Hosting Class at Actors Connection in NYC begins Monday June 7th at 6:30pm and has just a few spots left!
Here's what you'll learn:
Class #1: Students work on-camera with Teleprompter using authentic scripts taken from ?Entertainment, lifestyle, sports, educational, business news, medical, web, & traditional news programming, and corporate video productions. Single and co-host reads.? This first class begins with an introduction to the industry with an overview of television program formats, settings, situations, and the "types" of hosts needed for each. We’ll also cover the different audition scenarios that potential hosts will be confronted with.?
Class #2: Focuses on "in studio" interview skills and "man on the street" interview skills. We’ll cover making smooth transitions from reading Teleprompter segment introductions into guest interviews and back again. This will also include interview technique and connecting with your guest and audience.
Class #3: "THE NO PROMPTER ZONE" Focuses on drills that include off the cuff improv stand-ups to camera, quick thinking on your feet, & tackling the dreaded "tell me about yourself" audition.?
Class #4: This final class wraps up with each student presenting a clean host read using Teleprompter or off the cuff, of a show intro or segment that they write, recorded to DVD (provided by each student) that can be used as a mini demo reel for viewing by potential agents and production companies the student will contact when they do their personal marketing. Students also have the option to use a script that they have worked with in class. At the completion of the final class each student will be offered an in depth booklet of information that recaps the various types of programming, program formats, host "types", audition scenarios, important points to remember, frequently asked questions, production company contacts, hosting agents contacts, website resources, marketing resources, demo reel tips, on-air image tips, headshot info and Patricia Stark Communication’s "The 10 Keys to On-Camera Presenting".
Actors Connection is located at 630 9th avenue 14th Floor(Btwn 44th & 45th) (best parking garage if needed is on 44th between 8th & 9th) Call Actors Connection at 212-977-6666 or visit www.actorsconnection.com for pricing and to register.
Warm Regards,
Patricia Stark
President
Patricia Stark Communications
MediaImageCoach.com
PatriciaStark.com
TelePrompterTraining.com
212-501-2013
845-596-1240
-A major cable network is searching for talented experts to be part of a mischievous and fun "gang" of builders, scientists, inventors, engineers, carpenters, welders, and/or designers for a new series where they will mod/re-purpose/fabricate/retro-engineer everyday machines & objects and then release them back into the world.
-Do you get a thrill out of designing your own contraptions, hacking gadgets, or modifying machines and watching them in action? We are looking for people who love to invent, hack, tinker, build robots, race power tools, weld together bizarre machines that drive, fly, climb, shoot flames or launch.
-Looking for men and women late 20s to early 40s, all ethnicities. Skills could include: welding, knowledge of aeronautics, auto mechanics, hydraulics, metal working, engineering, carpentry, pyro technics, thermodynamics, aerodynamics, material science, electronics.
-You MUST be totally at ease with technology, well schooled in science, and comfortable working in a shop/lab environment. Should be credible, interesting, and authentic with a unique point of view.
No prior television experience necessary -- just have a passion for mad and unconventional science.
Series shoots Fall 2010
If interested, please submit the following:
-- BUILD SERIES in the subject line
-- FULL NAME, HEIGHT, ADDRESS, PHONE NUMBER, EMAIL
-- RECENT PHOTO OF YOURSELF (please make sure we can clearly see your face)
-- RESUME or BIO
-- PARAGRAPH DETAILING YOUR QUALIFICATIONS
-- SHORT VIDEO (under 3 minutes) showing you and your funny and relevant skills.
** Be sure to say your name, occupation and phone number on the video.
** Be sure to make it entertaining, informative & conversational.
** Not looking for polished news anchors or hosts, but you, natural, on your best day. Have fun.
Casting Notice
Can you recommend someone? I need a Doctor: My friends at Iceland Health, Inc., a well-established manufacturer of superior quality nutritional supplements, is actively seeking a male physician spokesperson to represent their flagship product, a high-concentrate omega-3, in a television infomercial. Although not a prerequisite, the ideal candidate would have a specialty in the cardiovascular and/or anti-aging arenas as well as a comfort level appearing both on-camera and possibly other media venues. Functioning as a "product ambassador", he would be addressing a middle-aged to elder audience (approximately 45+ years and older). Commiserate with this audience profile, we are looking for the following attributes in our product spokesperson: Caucasian, All American Look, Mid-50s - Early 60s, Articulate, Lean, knowledgeable yet easy-going demeanor and expression. Please let me know if you know a good candidate. Email me at pat@mediaimagecoach.com.
Canon Casting Notice
Casting Director Carol Nadell is casting several spots for a major Trade Show taking place at the Javits Center. It's for Cannon and it's their once in 5 years all products and future products industry show.....not for consumers. It is the week before Labor Day. Rehearsals are 8/30, 8/31, Performances are 9/1, 9/2,9/3. The only long day is 9/2. The pay is $6000.00 for the main performance and for the much smaller shows with less or no technical expertise the rate is $3500.00. They are casting several people because it's two for every presentation. She is seeking male presenters who are not plastic and love technology. Not all the scripts are heavy technical but many of them are and learning a script and understanding what you are talking is paramount. Carol will be prescreening next week. The audition is Wednesday, July 21st. If you fit this description or know someone who does please submit to Carol via email: carol@selectivecasting.com and please note in your subject that you were referred by Patricia Stark.
QVC Casting Hosts
QVC, America's top electronic retailer, is currently searching for new and exciting hosts to add to its already existing on-air team. We are in search of men and women with a background in hosting television, internet broadcasts, radio, trade shows or live events.
Candidates must be energetic, upbeat, intelligent and enthusiastic with a natural curiosity. You must have a passion and drive for sales as well as be a quick thinker and good listener. Hosts should be friendly, credible, entertaining sincere and sophisticated with a sense of style and fashion
This position is full time with variable hours, so all potential candidates must be willing to relocate to the suburban Philadelphia headquarters.
All interested should email Sean De Simone at QVChostcasting@gmail.com Please include a recent headshot or photo no older then 6 months along with links to reels as well as a brief note telling us why you would make a great QVC host. A background in sales is a major plus.
Please make sure to include all contact information.
Please do not contact QVC directly.
Rusty Teleprompter?
Are you suffering from Rusty Teleprompter skills or worse - none????
We have the remedy:
Monday, August 9, 2010 @ 6pm - Just $139 for a 3 hour class.
Practice,Practice, and more Practice. Learn this in demand skill or just keep getting better at it.
Only 4 Spots left! Call Actors Connection today at 212-977-6666 or sign up at www.actorsconnection.com
Teleprompter Intensive with Patricia Stark, TV Host and MediaImageCoach.com
6:00 pm - This intensive is a fantastic way to get HANDS-ON training with professional Teleprompter equipment and learn a special skill that is invaluable for those interested in TV hosting, anchoring and filmed industrials.
You'll learn:
-How to read a Teleprompter without sounding like you're reading
-How to "own" the words
-Conversational vs. Presentational
-Basic Technical Aspects
-Facial Expressions
-Cadence & Timing
-Dealing with long format scripts, live broadcast news, and cold reads
-Finding "The Zone"
A former Connecticut 10 o'clock News Anchor and former Miss New York, Patricia currently hosts several national and regional television programs airing in the U.S. and Canada. She's appeared in numerous TV commercials and hundreds of corporations have hired Pat as a spokesperson for their corporate training and promotional videos.
Space is limited to 12 actors.
"Thank you for such a great class! It was exactly what I was looking for. I called my husband right after and I was so excited about it, he said, 'It sounds like you just saw Tony Robbins!' I am really looking forward to your hosting class, and I'm so glad I decided to take both of your classes!"
-Kimberly Austin
"Just a note to let you know how much I enjoyed meeting you and taking this intensive-I miss it already! You have so much energy and are so generous with your time, feedback and resources!
I've been raving about the class to everybody!"
-Jami Simon
"Patricia's Teleprompter Intensive was informative, professional and fun. She has the skill, talent and kindness I one day hope to possess."
-Sylvia Raso
"I took the Teleprompter Intensive and loved it! I enjoyed it because you gave us helpful tips on what to do or not to do and I appreciate you keeping the class size small which made a HUGE difference!"
-With Lacroix
Date
Monday, August 9, 2010 6:00 pm
Price: $139.00
Celebrity Interview Casting
Seeking a group of women age 40+ to be interviewed by a major celebrity for a new women's web series with extensive distribution and exposure. Taped interviews will take place in NYC Saturday August 21 and or Sunday August 22nd and would require up to 4 hours of your time or less. Women needed include: a 40 something Stepmother, 3 women 40 and over who are "empty-nesters" whose children have grown and moved out, women 40 and over who find themselves back in the dating scene after a divorce or long term relationship has ended, and finally any married women 40 and over. If interested and available or if you know someone who fits this criteria please send email with headshot to: Kate Lauren Thomas at: katelaurenthomas@gmail.com and mention that you were referred by Patricia Stark of MediaImageCoach.com. This is a non-paid position.
Seeking a Bride in her early 20's-early 30's either very recently married or about to be married whose mother is also in the NY area, to both be interviewed by a major celebrity for a new women's web series with extensive distribution and exposure. Taped interviews will take place in NYC on a date to be determined and require up to 4 hours of your time or less. If interested and available or if you know someone who fits this criteria please send email with headshot to: Kate Lauren Thomas at: katelaurenthomas@gmail.com and mention that you were referred by Patricia Stark of MediaImageCoach.com. This is a non-paid position
Casting Women Experts
Women Experts Needed!
Are you a Lifestyle Expert? Fashion or Design Expert? Health, Fitness or Medical Expert? Dating Expert or Relationship Expert? Beauty Expert, Expert in Women's issues? If you are an expert in your field and it relates to women we want to hear from you.
We're searching for top women experts to be On-Camera Hosts for an exciting new on-line Women's Network launching January 2011. We'll provide you a platform to market and promote your show & brand via on-line videos, DVDýs and webisodes. If you're looking for a path to build your brand and broaden your expert status please send headshot, resume, bio and any links to on-camera clips you may have to: experts@aspcg.com.
On-camera interviews/auditions will take place late August / early September in NYC and 5 Experts will be chosen to launch with us. Taping to begin in September. If you are selected to audition you will be contacted shortly.
Casting for Steps
SHOOT THIS WEEKEND
A celebrity is putting together a new web series examining the perspectives of women at different stages in their lives. The episode we are casting for now is about stepmothers and stepdaughters. We are looking for stepmothers in their 40's and 50's to be interviewed by our celebrity about step-motherhood - the difficulties, the joys and the lessons learned. And we are looking for women (18 to 30) who have stepmothers and who can talk about being a stepchild. You don't have to be respective step family. Just lone stepmothers and lone stepdaughters is great.
The shoot will take place this weekend at a hotel in midtown NYC. The stepmothers will be interviewed on Saturday, August 21st and the stepdaughters will be interviewed on Sunday, August 22nd.
Contact: Kate Thomas: KateLaurenThomas@gmail.com
San Francisco/LA Hosts Needed
This Casting Notice comes from: John Di Domenico-
Hi Everyone,
I'm working an event in San Francisco and I been asked to book some additional actors 5 males and 5 females. We are looking for a diverse group actors. The booking is hosting a one hour medical game show. So I'm looking for host types, trade show types that can be warm, funny, friendly and handle medical terminology. I need ten people total. Strong hosts the game and also run the PowerPoint that control the game, 5 males and 5 females. There is difficult medical terminology that is in the game but the actor/host would get the terms in advance with a phonetic breakdown.
Here is the rate: $600 for the rehearsal day and $800 for the show day for a total of $1,400. Local actors would start early 9/14 (rehearsal day), show day is 9/15 and the actors would be complete by 1PM. Again we are looking for local actors since there is no budget for air travel and hotel. If you know of any actor in the San Francisco area that is a host type please pass on my information.
2nd Option: Some of the talent already booked is coming in from LA and they will be driving up from LA (splitting the gas) and putting themselves up in a hotel or staying with friends. LA actors are an option but they have to cover all expenses.
Again if If you know of any actor in the San Francisco area that is a host type please pass on my information.
Send Headshot & Resume to: john@johnnyd.net
609-208-1062
Open Door Productions announces the launch of the new "Hosting University" with an amazing team of industry professionals.
WHO: Lead by Maureen Browne President of LA's Hollywood Hosting and Patricia Stark President of NYC's MediaImageCoach.com. Attendees will learn the essentials of hosting including the most comprensive overview of the hosting industry offered anywhere, how to nail an audition, LOTS of copy, teleprompter, hosting vs "branding" and much more!
*Tape actual footage for your reel!
"HOSTING UNIVERSITY" PANEL:
Mark Turner- Host/Broadcast Agent, Abrams Artists
Tracy Weiss- Host/Broadcast Agent, Abrams Artists
Seth Mayeri- Host/Broadcast Agent, Evolution Media Talent
Barbara Barna- Host Casting Director, Barbara Barna Casting
Marta Tracy- People.com, Founder of The Style Network & former E! Executive
To Register & Invest in your hosting career Contact: 310-207-8955 www.opendoorprod.net
HSN / Kraft Article Just saw this article about how HSN is changing their format to include more mainstream products and presenters for those products. HSN is in FLA, I bet QVC in PA will follow suit with this type of format as well. It's cool to see how Kraft and others are branching out to promote their products which means more opportunity for folks like you and I to present in different forms of media, thought you might find it interesting.
Keep me posted on how things are going!
Patricia
HSN changes model, takes product placement money
By: Douglas McIntyre
Sep 28th 2009
Home Shopping Network (HNSI) will no longer just make money selling clothing, kitchen appliances, and cosmetics. Soon it will also begin promoting products from companies like Kraft (KFT) on its programs. According to The Wall Street Journal, "Next month, the network says, it will air a three-minute segment in which an HSN chef will show how to create a recipe from Kraft's Food & Family magazine using Kraft products." A number of other companies are cutting similar deals with the network.
For HSN, it is a brilliant move. With its stock at a 52-week high of $15.06, it needs to show investors that it can go beyond its traditional retail roots. Its sales were down 8 percent in the June quarter to $640 million. Adjusted EBITDA increased 12 percent to $43.3 million because of better gross profit margins. However, net income may be a poor measurement of performance for the quarter because the firm had large one-time charges last year.
HSN has almost nothing to lose and a lot to gain from adding these product placements into its segments. And it may even help promote the merchandise it is already selling. Putting Kraft foods into programming which sells pots and pans, or plates and utensils, is hardly likely to upset an audience that is watching the channel to look for new products and bargains. The new business model could help HSN begin to grow again. Product placement won't bother viewers but it may brighten the outlook for HSN investors.
OPEN DOOR PRODUCTIONS ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF NEW YORKTELEVISION HOSTING WORKSHOPS FEATURING MAUREEN BROWNE AND PATRICIA STARK
BEVERLY HILLS, August 3, 2009 – The premiere full service production company, Open Door Productions, is proud to announce the launch of their bi-costal Television Hosting Workshop featuring two of the most prominent leaders in the hosting industry.
On August 29th and 30th from 10AM to 5PM, Open Door Productions will be hosting their premiere television hosting workshop in New York City. The workshop will be lead by two respected bi-coastal industry professionals, Maureen Browne (Hollywood Hosting) and Patricia Stark (Media Image Coach). Attendees will learn the essentials of hosting including a guide to the hosting industry, how to nail an audition, branding, improving your read, demo reels and hosting vs. “branding,” and much more. There will also be special appearances by two industry professionals!
This exclusive workshop offers a unique “hands on” experience for host to network with other hosts, perfect their craft in a positive supportive environment, and learning from the best who have worked with television personalities and shows such as Drew Lachey (DWTS), Lo Bosworth (The Hills), Camila Alves (host of Bravo's upcoming season of Shear Genius), HGTV and Martha Stewart OmniMedia.
Josh Chase, co-founder of Open Door Productions, decided to take the hosting class leap, by putting these masterminds together, because he felt there needed to a better resource for hosts. “Maureen and Pat are extraordinary teachers, I truly believe there isn't a host, whether a seasoned professional or just starting out, that they can't help break into the field or go to the next level of success. Between their teaching techniques and their vast industry connections, they are truly the best resource for anyone in the hosting world.”
The Television Hosting Workshop will be held bi-yearly in New Yorkand Los Angeles. Each class will bring together a range of established industry professionals and guests in entertainment. The workshop is $475 and will be held at: 520 8th Avenue in New York City. Class size is limited to ensure an intimate setting and ultimate attention for students. For registration, please contact Open Door Productions at 310-207-8955or email info@opendoorprod.net
About: Maureen Browne worked as a Casting Executive at E! Entertainment Television and The Style Network for over 5 years where she cast such shows as The Soup, E! News, The Daily 10, Clean House, Live from The Red Carpet, Fashion Police and countless other shows. She traveled the country in search of reporters, hosts, comedians, and experts, sat in hundreds of auditions and viewed thousands of talent reels. In late 2007, Maureen decided to leave E! to do freelance casting and pursue her passion of working with talent - helping them to develop their hosting skills and consulting with them on their careers. www.tvhostingcoach.com
Patricia Stark A former Miss New Yorkand News Anchor, Patricia is well known in the media world and throughout her career has worked as a Television Host, Actor and Media Teacher. Patricia has hosted for a variety of channels such as The Learning Channel, WB Network, CNBC, Discovery Networks and Food Network. In 2003 she founded MediaImageCoach.com and has been a member of both the Screen Actors Guild and the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists since 1997.Patricia is represented by Abrams Artists Agency in New York. www.mediaimagecoach.com
Casting Notice 9/8/09
dLifeTV, an award winning nationally distributed TV program about diabetes, seeks qualified talent with diabetes or otherwise connected to the condition to host its weekly magazine style program and perform certain spokesperson duties. The individual will be responsible for hosting in studio segments as well as occasional field pieces and must have demonstrated local market or national on-air experience in a host or contributor role. If interested, email resume with link to demo reel to Gregg Zegras at zegras@dlife.com using subject line "dLife TV Host" or mail resume with DVD to dLife TV Host, 101 Franklin Street, Westport, CT 06880.
OPEN DOOR PRODUCTION’S NEW YORK TELEVISION HOSTING WORKSHOPS ADDS GUEST SPEAKERS FROM ABRAMS ARTISTS AND EVOLUTION MEDIA TALENT
BEVERLY HILLS, August 17, 2009 – The premiere full service production company, Open Door Productions, is proud to announce the addition of two guest speakers from Abrams Artists and Evolution Media Talent, for the launch of their bi-costal Television Hosting Workshop in New York.
On August 29th and 30th from 10AM to 5PM, Open Door Productions will be hosting their premiere television hosting workshop in New York City. The workshop will be lead by two respected bi-coastal industry professionals, Maureen Browne (Hollywood Hosting) and Patricia Stark (Media Image Coach). Attendees will learn the essentials of hosting including a guide to the hosting industry, how to nail an audition, branding, improving your read, demo reels and hosting vs. “branding,” and much more. Students will get a unique opportunity to meet face to face with highly respected industry professionals.
Mark Turner has been an agent at Abrams Artists Agency for over 13 years. He created the Host/Broadcast Division and represents all types of on air talent for nonfiction programming and on air talent on both coasts.
Seth Mayeri of Evolution Media Talent represents and guides the careers of broadcasters across the board -- local and network news anchors and reporters, sports and weather talent, lifestyles and entertainment hosts, reporters and experts, former pro athletes whose careers have switched to broadcasting. This exclusive workshop offers a unique “hands on” experience for host to network with other hosts, perfect their craft in a positive supportive environment, and learning from the best who have worked with television personalities and shows such as Drew Lachey (DWTS), Lo Bosworth (The Hills), Camila Alves (host of Bravo's upcoming season of Shear Genius), HGTV and Martha Stewart OmniMedia. Josh Chase, co-founder of Open Door Productions, decided to take the hosting class leap, by putting these masterminds together, because he felt there needed to a better resource for hosts. “Maureen and Pat are extraordinary teachers, I truly believe there isn't a host, whether a seasoned professional or just starting out, that they can't help break into the field or go to the next level of success. Between their teaching techniques and their vast industry connections, they are truly the best resource for anyone in the hosting world.”The Television Hosting Workshop will be held bi-yearly in New York and Los Angeles. Each class will bring together a range of established industry professionals and guests in entertainment. The workshop is $475 and will be held at 520 8th Avenue in New York City. Class size is limited to ensure an intimate setting and ultimate attention for students.For registration, please contact Open Door Productions at 310-207-8955 or email info@opendoorprod.net
About:
Maureen Browne worked as a Casting Executive at E! Entertainment Television and The Style Network for over 5 years where she cast such shows as The Soup, E! News, The Daily 10, Clean House, Live from The Red Carpet, Fashion Police and countless other shows. She traveled the country in search of reporters, hosts, comedians, and experts, sat in hundreds of auditions and viewed thousands of talent reels. In late 2007, Maureen decided to leave E! to do freelance casting and pursue her passion of working with talent - helping them to develop their hosting skills and consulting with them on their careers. www.tvhostingcoach.com
Patricia Stark A former Miss New York and News Anchor, Patricia is well known in the media world and throughout her career has worked as a Television Host, Actor and Media Teacher. Patricia has hosted for a variety of channels such as The Learning Channel, WB Network, CNBC, Discovery Networks and Food Network. In 2003 she founded MediaImageCoach.com and has been a member of both the Screen Actors Guild and the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists since 1997.Patricia is represented by Abrams Artists Agency in New York. www.mediaimagecoach.com
THEY'RE DONE!!! Now over 700 Tri-State Area Television & Video Production Companies make up my personal marketing mailing list.
As many of you know (and have been waiting for) my assistant has finally completed the revamp and update of the mailing labels we use to send postcards to every production company we can find in our area. We were so excited to pass the 700 mark for the first time! These labels are now available to you, pre-printed, all you have to do is peel and stick!!! No one will work harder for you than you when it comes to getting the word out that you are available for work in television, corporate video, commercials, web programming, you name it. Media Image Coach is making these labels available to you for just $39.99.
To Order Your Set of 700 labels: Send check or money order for $39.99 made out to: Media Image Coach.com to:
Media Image Coach.com, P.O. Box 431, Orangeburg, NY 10962
New Character! for Bradley Baron Casting Pharmaceutical Project
PLEASE SUBMIT ONLY IF YOU HAVE A WEBSITE WITH VIDEO CLIP(S)
Casting: Bradley Baron
Client: Pharmaceutical. Type: Non Union Internal
Mockumentary; Male, any race. Mid-20's like the character from 30 Rock, Kenneth the Page. Likable, goodie two shoes, always smiling, thinks he's Clay Aikens cousin. Reporter type. Good with comedy, quick thinker, but experienced.
Auditions: Nutley, Jersey Monday Aug 17th. Shoots: Nutley, NJ on Aug 21 & 24 Additional dates: (live) Chicago the week of Aug 30th thur Sept 2. Also, Las Vegas (live)Sept 20 thur 22
Rate: $1,000.00 flat per day. Travel other than work dates will be half day rate. All travel expenses paid.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT SUBMIT FOR THIS UNLESS YOU HAVE A WEBSITE WITH VIDEO CLIP SAMPLE OF YOURSELF
Casting: Bradley Baron Client: Pharmaceutical Type: Non
Union Internal. Auditions:
Nutley, New
Jersey Monday Aug 17th. Shoots:
Nutley, NJ on Aug 21 & 24 Additional dates: (live)
Chicago the week of Aug 30th thur Sept 2. Also,
Las Vegas (live) Sept 20 thur 22 Rate: $1,000.00 flat per day. Travel days other than work dates will be half day rate. All travel expenses paid. Mockumentary; Male/Female, any race. Mid 30's to 40's. Looking for a cross between Haraldo/ Michael Mooreor a female-Nancy Grace Reporter type. Good with comedy, quick thinker, but experienced. Send electronic pix/rez asap: Bradleybaroncast@aol.com
IMPORTANT: DO NOT SUBMIT FOR THIS UNLESS YOU HAVE A WEBSITE WITH VIDEO CLIP SAMPLE OF YOURSELF
It won't matter that 10,000 doors might be slammed in your face, because when door number 10,001 flies open, revealing pathways of success, satisfaction, love and respect, with flowers dancing, fountains sparkling, friends blushing, moonbeams beaming, and abundance abounding, you'll completely forget about all the other doors.
Happens every day to someone, somewhere, your turn will come.
Habit #1: Double check that you have all the correct information from your agent.Make sure to confirm style of dress, age range, & shoot dates if scheduled, to make sure you are available if booked.
Habit #2:Always arrive for your audition a minimum of a half hour early.
Habit #3:Don’t sign in until your actual call time, resist the temptation, it will be strong if you worry about others signing in ahead of you or if you have another appointment after that you are trying to keep.Use this extra time to review any story boards, review copy in private and record onto your EarPrompter if applicable.If you are trying to commit the copy to memory, this time is a bonus for memorization to sink in. Now is not the time to chat with other talent.There’ll be time to do that after the audition.
Habit #4:Slow down. When we are nervous our knee jerk reaction is to get a situation over as fast as possible.Don’t rush the time you are given. Savor it. Each audition is another beneficial experience under our belt whether we book the job or not.
Habit #5:Ask questions.It’s ok to ask a casting director for direction.Questions regarding where your focus is (to camera or off), general attitude of spot, if you should go right into the copy after your slate etc. are all perfectly acceptable.
Habit #6: Don’t expect the Casting Director to hold your hand through the audition.You have to bring something to the party.Have confidence in your take on the character and delivery.The client may not know exactly what they are looking for until they see it. Maybe your look and your take on things will make for the perfect recipe.
Habit #7: Cultivate the understanding that there are a lot of intangible things going on that you have little or no control over that may impact a client’s choice of talent.If they are looking for a guy and a girl they may go for opposite looks.Maybe you look like the client’s ex, who knows.
Habit #8: Give it your best shot and forget about it.Move on to the next audition or project and if you get a call back or booking it will be a pleasant surprise.
Habit #9: Remind yourself that even the best of the best hear “no” at least 50% of the time.
Habit #10: Most important of all be a positive upbeat thinker and know that you have the same right to be at that audition as everyone else.
Working With a Wardrobe Stylist
Even though you may have written down all your stats on a card at the audition, you will most likely receive a call a couple of days before the shoot from the wardrobe stylist.They’ll need your sizes, your TRUE sizes. The most common complaint I hear from WS’s is that talent are generally larger than they sizes they give.Not sure why this is, I’m sure we could all have some fun speculating, but nevertheless, be true about your sizes.Tops, bottoms, waist, height, weight, shoe, bust (number and letter).If you end up playing a game of phone tag with them, leave all of this info in your message as well as colors that look best on you.If you have a color that is just awful on you, let them know that too.If you are asked to come in for a fitting prior to the shoot make sure you are wearing undergarments that will remain neutral under an array of clothing colors and textures that you may be asked to try on.Understand that the client is trying to outfit you in a certain look or character that may not be your taste in clothing and don’t be too concerned with how you look.
On the day of the shoot bring some basic wardrobe items with you. It’s always a winning idea to bring both beige and black bras and panties.Black and beige pantyhose. A small bag of jewelry accessories, small accent necklaces and earrings nothing too large or too shiny for camera.Ask if there are colors and styles of shoes you could bring, it’s always more comfortable to wear your own shoes if possible during a long shoot day, most likely on your feet.
#1. Postcards are your best bet. Make it easy for prospective clients. No envelopes to open. Less expensive postage for you. Folks get too many emails already and often delete the ones they don't recognize. I love www.vistaprint.com for fast, easy and affordable postcards that you can easliy create yourself in minutes.
#2. Your photo on one side, you latest bookings and training announcements on the other. Sweet, neat and simple.
#3. Have your email address, website (if you have one and hopefully you do), name and contact number printed clearly on either side.
#4. Make use of labels. Handwritten notes and addresses look unprofessional.
#5. Load Avery Label Pro onto your computer if you don't already have it. Every kind of label template you can imagine and corresponding labels available at your local business supply stores like Staples & Office Depot.
#6. Select a label that is 1/2 - 3/4 the size of the back of the left side of your postcard. The right side is for the address label and postage stamp. Create a template for this label and type in your latest information. Print out 100-500 of these labels depending on the size of your mailing and peel and stick your info onto the back of your postcard.
#7. It's ok if you only have one or two new things to report. You just need to keep your name and face out there and let people know you are actively working and/or training. Mail to Agents, Casting Directors, Productions Companies. You’ll find 700+ ready to stick affordable labels at www.mediaimagecoach.com.
#8. Order 1000-2000 postcards to have on hand. Monthly mailings can range from 100-500 pieces depending on who you are targeting during a particular month.
#9. Due this each and every month.
#10. Be prepared to follow up with demo tapes, 8 x 10's & resumes, bios' and cover letters when potential clients contact you for additional information. Also be sure that your website is up to date if you have one for them to check out.
Patricia Stark on "Law & Order: Criminal Intent" as newscaster Dawn Condor
Pariciat was recently cast as Dawn Condor a newscaster following an Internet abduction story in the episode "Weeping Willow" on NBC's "Law & Order: Criminal Intent".
Patricia Stark plays CIA agent in director Trey Lindsay's "Crimesight" independent film
Patricia just completed shooting the new indie film "Crimesight" as the ruthless "Agent Caitlin" -lead character.
Patricia Stark of MediaImageCoach.com recent guest on: Health In 30discussing the topic: "Stress and Public Speaking" Polls show that Public Speaking is the number one fear for most people; it even ranks higher than death for many. Learn tips & tricks to help conquer your fears & build your confidence. Do you have a presentation to give, a big interview, do even day to day interactions make you a sweat? Whether you’re speaking at a conference, speaking at your local PTA meeting, or speaking over the phone, Patricia Murphy-Stark gives you the insiders guide to help banish these fears.
