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How To Secure Your Future On The Stage

Posted on June 24, 2009 by mrjpcool

If
you’ve ever followed the work of theater
directors, you may notice that they often work with many of the
same actors repeatedly. Whether you’re an actor, dancer, singer or
model, it’s important to remember that cultivating relationships
with decision makers in the entertainment
industry is paramount to career longevity. If a successful
director takes a liking to you, that could mean steady work for you
for years to come.

So how
do you make an impression on a director to help solidify your
position and success in the industry? Here are a few tips:

Try
to memorize your lines before your first rehearsal. There’s no
better way to blow a director away than by showing him or her that
you’ve come prepared and ready to work.

Always
be on time (and preferably early.) I know I always stress this and
you probably think I sound like a broken record, but in the
entertainment industry time is money and there’s no such thing as
being fashionably late.

Come
to rehearsal prepared to take notes. You can use a pencil to mark up
your script or bring an extra notebook. Sometimes it’s difficult
to remember all of the notes that the director will give, or changes
in blocking, so make sure you write them down. And be sure to review
these notes often so that they sink in.

Be
courteous of the staff and crew during rehearsal. Unnecessary
chatter can be frustrating and distracting to others in the theater,
so when you’re not rehearsing one of your scenes, stay focused so
you’ll be ready to tackle your scene when it’s your turn.

One of
the last rules of thumb is to always take great care of your costume
and your props. Most costume directors will require that you leave
your costume at the theater, however sometimes actors become
absent-minded and may take a costume or prop home with them
accidentally. I once had a friend who not only took a part of his
costume home (a Starbucks apron) but also promptly lost it. He spent
the next day driving to various Starbucks locations trying to buy an
apron from one of the baristas. While it may sound like a funny
story now – trust me – it was no laughing matter.

Are you
ready to use these tips to impress theater directors and ensure a
long-lasting, and successful career on the stage? Visit
http://StarSearchCasting.com
today and check out our casting
calls for theater auditions in your area and abroad. Good luck!

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Scam Watch – Fatal Photo Shoots

Posted on June 6, 2009 by mrjpcool

In 1992,
21-year old model
Kimberly Pandelios told her husband that she was meeting with a
photographer.
However the man who’d led her to believe he was a photographer was
actually a registered sex offender who lured Pandelios into the
Angeles National Forest where he sexually assaulted and killed her.

Kimberly
was probably a lot like many young, aspiring
models. She was beautiful, vibrant and eager to take on the
world. She’d had some success modeling swimwear and lingerie when
she’d discovered a model-wanted
ad in a local weekly newspaper. She had hoped the opportunity
would help her make some headway in her career. Instead, she met a
tragic end.

Unfortunately,
this story is not an uncommon one. And it doesn’t just happen to
new models.
Linda Sobek, a former Raiders cheerleader and Playboy model met a
similar fate when she left her home to attend a photo shoot. In her
case, the photographer
who killed her was at the time a reputable photographer who had
actually amassed a small fortune and some fame and who’s work had
appeared in many automotive magazines.

We often
discuss the growing number of Internet scams that constantly target
aspiring models, but one Star
Search Casting member recently discussed the importance of
remaining aware of the dangers that face models in the real world as
well. Every day people reach out to aspiring models on the street, in
stores, or through newspaper or online classifieds with legitimate
offers. However, there are also criminals who use these same methods
to lure models with malicious intent.

To avoid
becoming the victim of dangerous crime, always remember to:

Ask
for references from photographers, agents or other industry
professionals before agreeing to work with them.

Take
a friend or family member with you to photo shoots and meetings with
agents, photographers or other industry professionals, especially if
you’ve not worked with them in the past and you have not secured
the job through a reputable agency.

Be
cautious of applying to blind ads in newspapers or online. If you
choose to apply to these ads, be sure to thoroughly research the
agency or photographer that you will be meeting with.

And
last but not least, always go with your instincts. Intuition is one
of the most powerful resources you have to protect you from
dangerous situations. Therefore don’t get involved with a project
or an agency if you have a bad feeling about it.

For more
information on scams and crimes affecting aspiring models, singers,
actors and dancers, log on to http://StarSearchCasting.com
daily and review our entertainment
industry Scam Watch.

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Posted on November 8, 2008 by mrjpcool

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StarSearchCasting.com Web Pages Now Available in 25 Languages

Posted on September 30, 2008 by mrjpcool

Catering
to its nearly 266,000 members located on six continents, Star
Search Casting uses Google gadgets to help its growing number of
international users translate web pages instantly.

Since
its launch in 1998, Star
Search Casting has quickly become the leading casting
website in the United States. Moreover, as it’s popularity
increased among U.S. users, the website soon welcomed a growing
number of international users, and now caters to Star
Search Casting members based on six continents. In an effort to
maintain its commitment to actors,
dancers,
singers and models in all areas of the world, Star
Search Casting has now added the Google Gadget’s Translate
feature to help Star
Search Casting member access casting
calls and other resources in 25 languages.

“The
number of singers,
actors,
dancers and models from other countries who use our website is constantly growing,”
says Jonathan Parker, founder of Star
Search Casting. “We hope that the translation tool will make it
easier for users whose first language isn’t English to access the
information, tools and resources on our website.”

Both
Google and Star
Search Casting are known for providing cutting-edge, innovative
web applications and tools for its web visitors. Google’s Translate
tool helps webmasters cater to multilingual web visitors, without
having to maintain multiple multilingual websites. Actors,
models,
singers and dancers who access the Star
Search Casting website can use the tool to translate text in a
number of languages including French, German, Japanese, Korean,
Italian and Spanish.

By
catering to a global base of singers,
dancers,
actors and models,
Star
Search Casting helps casting
directors and other entertainment
industry professionals scout
talent all over the world. Additionally, Star
Search Casting is opening the doors for performers in the U.S. to seize opportunities in other countries.

“There
are exciting opportunities to dance, sing, act and model all across the globe and our website is helping aspiring
entertainers open their eyes to a world of possibilities,” says
Parker. “We’ve gotten emails from American performers who have landed jobs in Asia, and Asian performers who’ve landed
jobs in the U.S. so there’s definitely a global exchange of talent
and it’s exciting to be apart of it.”

To view
Star Search
Casting’s database of talent from all over the world or to use
the Google translation tool to view the website’s pages in one of
25 different languages, visit http://StarSearchCasting.com.

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How To Get The Attention Of New Designers Pt 2.

Posted on August 23, 2008 by mrjpcool

Previously
we began talking about what you need to know to book a job with a new
designer. For expert advice, we interviewed Ivory Narvell, founder of
the Miss Spokesmodel International modeling
competition and designer of ReignSuit, a new line of swimwear launching
this year. Ivory Narvell has worked with lots of models, including Dani
Evans from America’s Next Top Model and was more than happy to give our members and us the scoop on how they can grab the attention of new designers.

When
we interviewed Ivory Narvell, she gave us so much great advice that we
decided to create a list of the top tips Ivory shared with us during
her interview. Check out these tips below. We’re sure they’ll be
extremely helpful in your quest to land jobs modeling with new designers.

Top Tips from Ivory Narvell, fashion designer and runway coach:

Always be on time – if not early. Time is money and no one likes to wait on a model.
Know what you really want to do in this industry and where you fit in.
Learn as many skills as you can. Even if you are considered too short for most agencies to hire you for a fashion show, perfect your runway walk anyway. You never know what opportunities may arise.
Don’t get discouraged if you’re experiencing lots of rejection. Different designers want different things from models. You’ll get your shot.
Know
the ins and outs of the industry so that when a designer or agency
approaches you about a job, you can discuss the opportunity
intelligently. There are a lot of girls who have a great look but don’t
get booked because they don’t appear to take the industry seriously.
Even if you do not have a professional portfolio,
make sure you have snap shots of yourself, preferably with no make up.
Also have full body shots because designers will need to see your body
type.
When you’re taking your photos, always make sure there is proper lighting and never over-exaggerate when posing.

Special thanks to Ivory Narvell for sharing her expert advice with us. Ready to put Ivory’s advice to the test? Visit http://StarSearchCasting.com for casting calls from designers and agencies, plus a whole lot more!

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How To Get The Attention Of New Designers Pt 1.

Posted on August 10, 2008 by mrjpcool

While
you may have to have quite a bit of experience (or a lucky break)
before you’re able to land a job
modeling major fashion brands like Gucci or Calvin Klein, there
are tons of new designers out there who are looking
for models just like you. Often up and coming designers have
great ideas, innovative designs and superb collections, but small
budgets. Therefore new designers often look for new models that are
willing to work for experience, or a smaller fee than more
experienced
models. That’s where you come in.

So what
does it take to get the attention of new
designers and book a job modeling their latest clothing lines?
For the answer, I caught up with Ivory Narvell to get the inside
scoop. Ivory Narvell has worked in the industry as a runway coach and
stylist and now she’s launching ReignSuit, her new line of
swimwear. She’s helped lots of new
models, including Dani Evans (America’s
Next Model) on their road
towards fame as the founder of the Miss Spokesmodel International
modeling
competition. Here’s what Ivory had to say…

Jon:
What characteristics do you look for in models when selecting them to
model your designs?

Ivory: As a swimwear designer I look for
someone with a naturally fit body. Proportion is very important too.
For fit
models, their measurements must match our sizing charts. For
runway models, they must have a great runway walk. For print models,
again proportion is a must. Additionally, they must be able to pose
well, have great skin and take direction.

Jon:
What advice would you give to models who are submitting their photos for consideration to work with
designers?

Ivory:
It can be a tough industry and not everyone will love you, so it’s
important that you develop thick skin. However, while you may not be
the right model for one job, keep going and stay positive because you might be the
right model for the next job.

Jon:
There’s so much competition in the industry. What measures can new
models take to standout and get designers to notice them?

Ivory:
After a model
call, make sure you follow up with a thank you letter by mail. I
recall an instance when a model who wasn’t very memorable sent me a
thank you letter after a casting call. While she didn’t get the job
initially, because she sent the letter which made her instantly
standout, I booked her at a later time.

Wow,
what great advice! If you want to read more advice from Ivory
Narvell, log in tomorrow for more great tips. Ivory gave us a lot
more information, so make sure you read tomorrow’s blog. For more
information on modeling
jobs and casting
calls available on our website, visit
http://StarSearchCasting.com and check out our auditions
page.

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Scam Watch – Fatal Photo Shoots

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