[Seattle One-Day Intensive with Paul Kampf of the Performing Arts Institute]

Hello fellow actors and artists,

I have an exciting opportunity for those looking for some on-camera training in order to bring another approach to their work. A friend of mine has trained with Paul Kampf of the Performing Arts Institute in Los Angeles and RAVES about his insight into building a character and practically putting this work into play outside of the classroom. It's a fascinating approach that seems easy to repeat during an audition or while finding a way into the text. We've asked Paul to come to Seattle to teach a one day workshop on his method. He teaches workshops in New York, Chicago, LA and Portland and has always wanted to teach in Seattle after hearing of our talented community of actors.

When talking with my Seattle theater actor friends, many have expressed the desire to move from theater to on-camera work, but have had trouble transitioning. I've talked this over with Paul and he is happy to focus on practical ways to transition, while delving deeper into the approach with those who have a bit more experience in the area. He made the transition from theater to camera himself and has a lot of pointers for those feeling the difference. Feel free to email Paul if you have questions. He's a great guy with lots of enthusiasm for his tribe - the actor. I hope to see you there!


Seattle One-Day Intensive with Paul Kampf of the Performing Arts Institute
Saturday, August 11, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
ACT Theatre

This is a practical, dynamic and highly effective process for developing your exceptional instrument and will teach you to teach yourself how to eliminate the distance between IMAGINATION and EXPERIENCE. The techniques covered in this workshop give the actor the practical tools to transition from stage to screen, without losing the power and depth of experience cultivated for the stage.

The Approach

Paul focuses on freeing your gifts as an actor through exercises that harness the imagination and access life in the body. When you learn visceral and repeatable triggers, you will find a depth of truth in your work like you’ve never experienced.
During this one-day Intensive, you will learn techniques that reveal your character’s emotional state, rhythm and thought process. Moreover, it will give you control of your work in the most profound way.

Schedule

10-11 a.m. - Introductions, discussion, preparation, laying the foundation for the day

11 a.m. - 1 p.m. - The power of atmosphere, psychological action and effective inner dialogue. Your unique talent revealed, experienced and cataloged

1-2:00 p.m. - Lunch break

2:00-6:00 p.m. - Application to circumstance, script and character

Cost:  $125
Location: ACT Theatre 700 Union St. Seattle 98101 – Allen Theatre
Registration: To sign-up or for more information, visit: http://paitraining.com/457-2
Participants will be asked to submit a headshot and resume or link to your webpage/reel. All work is done on camera and participants receive a video download link.


About Paul Kampf: Paul is the founder and Master Teacher at P.A.I. Training in Los Angeles.  His training methods and dedication to the professional actors in his program have led to unique levels of success.  His student base continues to make its mark on film, television and the stage.  The program’s growth and success is a reflection of Paul’s exclusive approach and the type of talented, dedicated students that seek P.A.I.’s approach and supportive atmosphere.

Paul is a very active writer/director/producer with a rare dedication to truly developing talent.  He put his passion for training into action and made the small feature film From Grace. This project has led to the development of Film Lab, a professional production wing of P.A.I. Training.

Before transitioning to film, Paul spent fifteen years building Breadline Theatre Group in Chicago.  Under Paul’s guidance, the company produced thirty world-premiere plays, and created one of the most unique arts centers in the city.  He has taken his playwrighting skills and honed them for the screen, creating sought after roles and unique stories for audiences.

Learning from his experiences in world-premiere theater, Paul has built strong bridges to private equity partners to help empower the artist and protect the investor.  He is also constantly exploring new financing/production methods that create a win-win for artists and investors.

In between teaching and production obligations, Paul contributes to his blog, The Right to Act and continues to work on an acting book and a video series that highlights the specific techniques he has developed.

[A Lie of the Mind]

COLLEKTOR'S ONE DAY HALF PRICE TICKET SALE - TODAY ONLY!


Get $12 tickets to any performance of A Lie of the Mind. Call, type, or visit ACT Theatre to get your $12 tickets. http://www.acttheatre.org/Tickets/OnStage/ALieoftheMind or 206-292-7676

This just in - Collektor is a Seattle Met and Seattle Magazine Editor's Pick! Check it out: http://www.seattlemag.com/events/lie-mind

A Lie of the Mind
by Sam Shepard
directed by Rob West
September 8 - October 1 (Thurs, Fri, Sat @ 7:30 pm)

VENUE: ACT Theatre | Bullitt Cabaret


Cast:
Sally Brady - Meg
Aimeé Bruneau - Beth
Tim Gouran - Frankie
Macall Gordon - Lorraine
Joe Ivy - Baylor
Eric Riedmann - Mike
Ray Tagavilla - Jake
Maggie Tatone - Sally

Design team:
Stacy Lynn Gilbert - Stage Manager
Etta Lilienthal - Set Design
Jodi Knowles - Make-up Artist
Evan Ritter - Lighting Design
Sean Patrick Taylor - Musician
Jennessa West - Producer
Rob West - Director
Special thanks to ACT Theatre for partnering with Collektor as a Central Heating Lab Production


Thank you,
Jennessa West
www.collektor.net
www.facebook.com/Collektor

[Two Minutes to Shine]

An engaging evening is at hand as Seattle playwright, teacher, and writer Pamela Sackett hosts the publication of her newest volume of audition monologues, Two Minutes to Shine, Book 5 (Samuel French, Inc. New York).

Location:  Elliott Bay Book Company in Pioneer Square, 101 South Main Street, Seattle, WA 98104

When:   Monday, August 25, 7:30PM

$5 recommended donation at the door (proceeds going to the performers).

As has happened with past such evenings, a number of Seattle performing luminaries will be on hand to show what these monologues are made of. Among those expected this evening are: David Silverman, Jacqueline Moscou, Michael J. Loggins, Molly Lyons, Sue Ellen Katz, Guy Nelson, with others on tap.

"There is no one better than Pamela Sackett writing custom-made monologues for actors. It is enervating as a director to have to sit through the same material day after day. Do yourself a favor, audition with something written by Pamela that is off the beaten track--you may get the job." - Ted Sod.

"Pamela Sackett is a comedic treasure of a playwright. Her quirky and hilarious monologues (each individually wrapped and sized) make auditioning a joy!" - Julie Daniels.


Here is what Pamela has to say:

Please join me in celebrating my fifth book in the series with some of the truly dynamic actors who have been on board since the first in the series was joyfully launched, circa late 80's...and with some exciting new actors as well!

This event gives a rare window into just what might occur during an actor audition...hopefully, an engaging display of a full range of emotions as well a daring demonstration that fits Elliott Bay Book Company's August theme: "Stirrings Underneath."

Seeking Stage Manager, and Lighting Designer, for Birth (a play)

Please contact Deborah King
deborahking2@gmail.com
773 531-8272
206 567-4475


For more information about Birth, an inspiring play by Karen Brody, and the BOLD mission, please visit http://www.boldinseattle.com or http://www.boldaction.org


Performance dates:
Seattle 9/5, 6, 7; Vashon 9/20; Tacoma 9/26; Olympia 9/27.


Rehearsal dates (all 6-9 pm in Seattle):

August 4, 6, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 26, 27, 28, 29
Sept 2-4 tech

Seeking experienced or inexperienced volunteer stage manager to work on unique mission-driven theatre and movement production. Position duties to include: to assist director with communicating with cast, setting up rehearsal space, noting actions during rehearsal (familiarity with stage and blocking a plus), assisting actors with text, diagramming and observing scale of theatre vs. rehearsal space, noting technical cues, calling cues with technical director in venues and other duties as designated by the director. The best candidate for this position will be organized, flexible and detail-oriented. A passion for innovative theatre and/or the mission of BOLD is a plus. This is an exceptional group of people to work with and a transformational artistic project. Very unique experience with professional cast and crew. Small stipend is available.


Also seeking Lighting Designer.


Please contact Deborah King
deborahking2@gmail.com
773 531-8272
206 567-4475

ArtsWest is searching for the following crew members:

Stage Manger: Vertical Hour and Forever Plaid
Costume Designer: All Season Shows
Scenic Designer: All Season Shows except Vertical Hour

Please visit: www.artswest.org for 2009/2010 season information

All positions are paid. Please contact Christopher Zinovitch via email with a letter of interest. Please list your position of interest in the subject line. christopherz@artswest.org

We look forward to hearing from you!

Bad Monkey Productions Presents[/b]
BLUE SURGE
By Rebecca Gillman
Directed by Elissa Walstead

Blue Surge tells the story of two cops and two prostitutes who meet during a raid on a massage parlor.
This dark comedy explores prostitution, blue collar work and the American dream. 
(Brief nudity and adult themes.)

October 4 - 20th Thursday, Friday & Saturday nights at 8 p.m.
Chamber Theater (915 E. Pine Street - 4th Floor on Capitol Hill)
For tickets visit: ticketwindowonline.com or call (206) 325-6500.

Cast: Andy Clawson, Brenda Joyner, Alyssa Keene, Jennessa Richert & Robert Walker

www.badmonkeyprod.com

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[badmonkeyproductions@gmail.com]

Oopsies... I put down the wrong email address. Please send resumes to:
badmonkeyproductions@gmail.com

We look forward to hearing from you!

[Bad Monkey Productions]

Bad Monkey Productions is searching for a stage manager and lighting designer for their upcoming production of BLUE SURGE by Rebecca Gillman.

Stage Manager: We are looking for someone to SM the week before tech, tech and the show. Please have SM experience and a take-charge attitude.
The dates are as follows:
Rehearsal: 9/20, 9/23, 9/24, 9/25, 9/26
Load In: 9/27
Tech: 9/28, 9/29, 10/2,
Final Dress: 10/3
Run: 10/4-6, 10/11-13, 10/18-20

Lighting Designer: Please have design experience. Must be available from 9/26-10/4, but the LD will probably not be called each day.

Small stipend provided for each position.

Please send resumes to badmonkeyproductions@gmail.com (updated email address)

For more information on the show, please visit www.badmonkeyprod.com

Bad Monkey Productions is searching for the following designers & crew members for their upcoming show. All positions will be paid a small stipend.

Designers:
Lighting Designer
Sound Designer
Set Designer

Crew:
Set Builders
Light/Sound Operator
Stage Manager

First Design Meeting - Week of August 12th.
Tech Week: September 21-26
Show Runs: September 27 - October 20
Chamber Theatre - Capitol Hill

If you are interested, please send an email to badmonkeyproductions@gmail.com
We look forward to hearing from you!

[Qualifications:]

ArtsWest is searching for a part-time Volunteer Coordinator. The ideal candidate will work 20-25 hours each week between the hours of 9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. Please be excited to work with a wide range of personalities and age groups and have great written and verbal skills.

Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent work experience.
Must possess customer service skills, calmness under pressure, attention to details, and minimal supervision.
Interested in non-profit arts management and/or theater.
Knowledge of MS Office programs.
Must meet Washington State Patrol criminal background check prior to employment.

Pay: $10/hour

Interested candidates should email a resume and a short cover letter to:
Laurie Hastings, Administrative Director: laurieh@artswest.org
or mail to:
ArtsWest Playhouse & Gallery
Attn: Volunteer Coordinator Search
PO Box 16152
Seattle, WA 98116-0152

Hm...I can't seem to get PC today.

[ArtsWest presents:]

ArtsWest presents:
THRILL ME: The Leopold & Loeb Story

Directed by, Christopher Zinovitch

Music direction by, Karen Knoller

February 28 – March 24

Show times: 7:30 p.m. & 2 p.m. on select dates

Tickets: $29 general admission, Under 25? Just $10!, 2-for-1 with valid TPS membership card.

More information: www.artswest.org or (206) 938-0339

Thrill Me: The Leopold & Loeb Story, a dramatic musical about two of the most infamous murderers of the 20th century, opens at ArtsWest Feb. 28 with the playwright and composer Stephen Dolginoff traveling to Seattle from his home in New York to take one of the two lead roles.

Winner of a Drama Desk Award this year, Thrill Me recounts the chilling tale of Nathan Leopold and Richard Loeb, two men who killed a young boy in 1924 because they wanted to prove they were capable of committing the perfect crime. Dolginoff goes beyond the journalistic story reported at the time to vividly capture the unscrupulous obsession between these men as it descended from mutual sexual attraction into a dangerous criminal fixation.

In the Seattle premiere of Thrill Me, Dolginoff will take on the role of Nathan Leopold, a part he also played in New York. Playing opposite him as Richard Loeb is John Bartley (Blood Brothers, tick, tick...BOOM!) It's a riveting musical for mature audiences only, a show that was universally praised in its highly successful engagement Off-Broadway at the York Theatre.

"I think that audiences seem to respond to different things," said playwright/composer/actor Dolginoff . "Some (respond) to the "thriller" aspects of the show, some to the historical content, and many people have told me that in a strange way, they see themselves in the relationship aspect of the show--almost as a cautionary tale. Thrill Me does ask the question: how far would you go for someone you loved?"

In 85 minutes and 15 songs, Thrill Me offers a thought-provoking examination of the relationship between Leopold and Loeb, ultimately leaving the audience to decide, just who was manipulating whom?

Tickets: $10 to $29 at (206) 938-0339 or www.artswest.org Showtimes 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays through March 24 and 2 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays through March 18.

[ArtsWest’s renowned Summer Musical Theater Program opens enrollment into their three programs: The Performance Apprentice Program, The Conservatory Program and the Musical Theater Adventures Camp.]

ArtsWest’s renowned Summer Musical Theater Program opens enrollment into their three programs: The Performance Apprentice Program, The Conservatory Program and the Musical Theater Adventures Camp.

This year ArtsWest offers and expanded its summer program, adding a new category for middle schoolers, and expanding the camps for the youngest performers. Curriculum, training and staffing for all the programs maintain the same high standards that for the past two years have earned highly coveted and respected grants from the National Endowment for the Arts.

At ArtsWest, students learn more than how to sing, dance and perform on stage. Students study the history of the play and why it was written. They learn how to properly rehearse and perform. They help with every aspect of the production from costuming to stage management. In addition, the conservatory and Performance Apprentice students will learn valuable lessons on how to prepare for an audition and the techniques that go along with auditioning. 

The Summer Musical Theater Program offers the following:

Musical Theater Adventures Camp will perform SCHOOL HOUSE ROCK LIVE, JR
No audition required. Everyone enrolled in this program will have a part in the show.
Who: Ages 9-12
When: July 23 – August 25, Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Performs: August 22-25
Cost: $600


The Conservatory Program will perform Dinsey’s HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL.
An audition will be required for enrollment into this program.
Who: Ages 12-15
When: July 9- August 18, Monday – Friday 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Performs: August 9 – 18
Cost: $600
Audition dates: March 30 & 31. Callbacks: April 1

Performance Apprentice Program will perform HAIR
An audition will be required for enrollment into this program.
Who: Ages 15-21
When: June 21 – July 28
Performs: July 12-28
Cost: Call for information. This is a work study program.
Audition dates: March 9-11. Callbacks: March 11

ArtsWest offers need and talent based scholarships. For more details please visit: http://www.artswest.org/revisions/conservatory.html or call (206) 938-0963

[ArtsWest presents:]

ArtsWest presents:
THRILL ME: The Leopold & Loeb Story

February 28 – March 24

Show times: 7:30 p.m.  (2 p.m. on select dates)

Tickets: $29 general admission, Under 25? Just $10! or 2-for-1 with valid TPS membership card.

More information: www.artswest.org or (206) 938-0339

Thrill Me: The Leopold & Loeb Story, a dramatic musical about two of the most infamous murderers of the 20th century, opens at ArtsWest Feb. 28 with the playwright and composer Stephen Dolginoff traveling to Seattle from his home in New York to take one of the two lead roles.

Winner of a Drama Desk Award this year, Thrill Me recounts the chilling tale of Nathan Leopold and Richard Loeb, two men who killed a young boy in 1924 because they wanted to prove they were capable of committing the perfect crime. Dolginoff goes beyond the journalistic story reported at the time to vividly capture the unscrupulous obsession between these men as it descended from mutual sexual attraction into a dangerous criminal fixation.

In the Seattle premiere of Thrill Me, Dolginoff will take on the role of Nathan Leopold, a part he also played in New York. Playing opposite him as Richard Loeb is John Bartley (Blood Brothers, tick, tick...BOOM!) It's a riveting musical for mature audiences only, a show that was universally praised in its highly successful engagement Off-Broadway at the York Theatre.

"I think that audiences seem to respond to different things," said playwright/composer/actor Dolginoff . "Some (respond) to the "thriller" aspects of the show, some to the historical content, and many people have told me that in a strange way, they see themselves in the relationship aspect of the show--almost as a cautionary tale. Thrill Me does ask the question: how far would you go for someone you loved?"

In 85 minutes and 15 songs, Thrill Me offers a thought-provoking examination of the relationship between Leopold and Loeb, ultimately leaving the audience to decide, just who was manipulating whom?

Tickets: $10 to $29 at (206) 938-0339 or www.artswest.org Showtimes 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays through March 24 and 2 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays through March 18.

[Special OnStage: Meet Playwright Stephen Dolginoff]

Special OnStage: Meet Playwright Stephen Dolginoff

Actor Stephen Dolginoff, author and composer of Thrill Me: The Leopold & Loeb Story will be the keynote speaker during the ArtsWest OnStage event set for 7:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 26 at ArtsWest, 4711 California Ave SW.

This is a rare opportunity to hear from an author and composer who not only created the award-winning musical based on the "Thrill Killers" of 1924, but who also portrayed one of the lead roles in New York, a feat he will repeat for the ArtsWest production Feb. 28 through March 24.

The OnStage evening event will feature Dolginoff discussing the creation of this musical, his experiences in New York and around the country portraying one of the lead characters in his own show and his involvement with ArtsWest's production in the role of Nathan Leopold.

ArtsWest OnStage events are designed to enrich the viewer's understanding and enjoyment of ArtsWest's mainstage events. OnStage events, sponsored in part by the Hafer Family Foundation are free and open to the public, but space is limited.

To reserve a seat, please call the box office: (206) 938-0339.