Dec/2002

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ActTrue in BackStage.

ActTrue is proud to be included in the most promiment acting industry magazine in the country. We are on the Career Sources page.

Nov/2002

New ActTrue World!!! What an exciting week for me as I stepped into a whole new stage of my work as a teacher. A stage that you, my clients, have revealed to me by being open to my work in your lives.

I opened the Speaking With Power Conference and for international recognized motivational speaker Les Brown and just days later presented two workshops at the Broward Convention Center for the Personal Power & Business Expo. The schedule there was filled with the top motivational speakers in the country including Les Brown, Lisa Jimenez, Cynthia Kersey, Randy Gage and Marshall Sylver. Please visit their websites for more information on these exciting speakers.

I look forward to clarifying and honing my work to meet the specific demands of a new market, of a whole new group of people, and with your help, I know I can create new experiences for ActTrue.

Thank you all.

 

I will be speaking at the Personal Power & Business Expo/ 2002 at the Broward Convention Center Nov. 22, 23.

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I have been invited to open as guest speaker the Speaking with Power Conference this weekend in Miami.

Les Brown, internationally recognized motivational speaker is the headliner of the Conference.

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Oct/2002

ActTrue in Denver RoadWorkshop: Click here for pics!!!

ActTrue and Big Fish Talent have added a second level workshop to our Acting Intensive Weekend in Denver, Oct. 18 - 23. We'll be doing a two day/all day weekend and two evenings of the very exciting Duos and Trios Structured Improvs based on the Hagen Exercises with the advanced Big Fish clients. Every wonder where you lines come from? "Need!" And these Duos and Trios reveal that need immediately and implicitely.

ActTrue/Guest Speaker: I was a guest speaker at the Sports, Film, Entertainment Conference 2002 held at the JW Marriott downtown Miami, Oct. 10 -13. Co-sponsored by Disney World, I spoke along with Nicole Guillemet, Director of the Miami Film Festival, heads of entertaiment companies such as Frank Mercado-Valdes, CEO, The Heritage Network, as well as Teron Beal, composer for Whitney Houston, Deborah Cox and Michael Jackson.

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Sep-Oct/2002

ActTrue - OCEAN AVENUE TELENOVELA #1

OCEAN AVENUE, the Miami based European market Telenovela, is the #1 show in its time slot in Sweden!

I am very proud to be a part of this successful American/European co-production as the on-set rehearsal coach for a number of the starring actors. It has been so exciting to guide young actors in the creation of active, interesting, human characters, to pass on a process that supports Truthful Human Behavior within such a fast paced shooting schedule. Their daily acting challenges encompass the greatest extremes of emotion and action and have been met with enthusiasm, courage and now, technique. And cast members now study with me in my Ft. Lauderdale and Miami classes in addition to the on-set coaching. That is a great compliment to both actor and teacher.

My congratulations to the producers, writers, technicians, and actors who work so hard to make this project a success.

July/2002

Michael Gallagher

Michael is an Denver ActTrue Actor. He's just been accepted into the Chambara stunt team with Asgard Entertainment. High falls out of buildings!!!!!

As Michael says, "Ah! the expressway down. Lovin' it here in Denver. And I still fold my clothes without wrinkles."

 

ActTrue Actress Carla Sanchez in the Press.

Here's the front page Arts section article of THE STATE newspaper, South Carolina's largest newspaper. Carla was on location starring in a new film production. Click the pic for the full article on her website: www.carlasanchez.net and the link: THE STATE

Congrats, Carla!

 

ActTrue Actress Nicole Henry in musical rehearsals

Nicole is now working on the Philip Michael Thomas/Sandi Morais musical "Sacha & the Magic Cookie Maker", and just finished shooting the 2nd episode for The Lemonade Stand, a 4-part TV (pilot) that teaches children, ages 6-12, good money values. She plays the good conscience, Penny Princess.

 

BIGfish Talent in Denver has invited me back for my third Weekend Workshop. I am proud to be a part of the growing professional acting market there. I also have the honor of presenting the first ActTrue Award to the actor in the Denver market whose work exemplifies deep understanding of the Hagen Exercises and the revelation of Truthful Human Behavior.

June/2002

ActTrue Actress Nicole Henry voted Best Local Solo Musician in Miami

And there's a 1-page article about Nicole in this week's Miami New Times.

Nicole has been working in class on a monologue from August Wilson's THE PIANO LESSON, applying the Six Steps of Investigation and the Hagen Exercises. Beautiful literature, and such active circumstances.

Congrats, Nicole!

 

Congrats, Carla!

ActTrue Actress Carla Sanchez is interviewed on the set.

Carla is in South Carolina filming "La Comunidad (The Community)" a Venezuelan production. The article:

"I DON'T HAVE ANY LIMITS"

What's the star of the most popular movie in Switzerland doing making instructional videos in South Carolina? Building a career as an international actress.

By CAROLINA BOLADO Staff Writer

can be read by clicking on the title above.

 

ActTrue Actress Annette Raveneau showcased in TVyNOVELAS Magazine

The June/2002 issue is dedicated to the World Cup Soccer Championships in Korea. Annette is showcased as one of the news journalists covering this world wide event.

The article also mentions her acting classes and her "maestro" Marc Durso.

Visit Annette's website.

Thank you, Annette.

And Congrats!

 

Los Angeles ActTrue Actress Diana Hulett books film role...

Diana has booked a role in a new film: "Can You Hold Your Breath for 9 Minutes and 38 Seconds?" by Solar Flare Productions and she's only been in LA for a month.

Read Diana's Actor's Journal of her latest work and challenges with film prosthetic make-up.

Congrats, Diana!

 

ActTrue Actress Carla Sanchez on promotional tour...

Carla has just returned from a whirlwind promotional tour of Venezuela, appearing on that country's top TV and Radio programs. She shoots a starring role in a month long film project in South Carolina. More info to come.

Congrats, Carla!

 

May/2002

Los Angeles ActTrue Workshop at The Bitter Truth Theater Report:

The Bitter Truth Theater

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I've just returned from a very successful ten day business trip to Los Angeles, presenting my RoadWorkshop Weekend Acting Intensive at the Bitter Truth Theatre in LA's NoHo Arts District.

My clients included many new LA actors recommended by Miami and LA agents, as well as former Miami students Pat Battistini, Kumi Shirasaki and Dan Murphy, as well as actress/Latin TV personality Iran Daniel.

ActTrue Miami/Ft. Lauderdale actors Eva Leong and Magda Hernandez surprised my by flying in for my LA workshop, with Magda flying in from a Utah location commercial shoot.

I have been asked back to present another ActTrue RoadWorkshop in August in preparation for the season. We are putting together that workshop, NOW!

I met with members of both the Meisner Center, for whom I have directed their dedication festival, and the head of the Florida Project/LA, Hildie Garcia. Through these meetings I have been invited to direct a showcase and a one woman show in Los Angeles.

And I coached a young actress for the lead in a TV show for Mathews Mgt., the theatrical division of McGhee Entertainment Inc., which handles such rock artists as KISS, BON JOVI and HOOTIE AND THE BLOWFISH.

ActTrue Actress Annette Raveneau reports World Cup

Annette w ill be part of the UNIVISION SPORTS team for the World Cup Korea-Japan 2002. She will be "THE Reporter of Entertainment" for UNIVISION SPORTS (Deportes Univision). Univision is the official Network of the World Cup Korea-Japan 2002. Annette will be featured on UNIVISION, Televisa, Galavision, Telefutura and Univision Online.

Congrats, Annette!

 

ActTrue: Telenovela Rehearsal Coach - OCEAN AVENUE: It is such a pleasure to be working with the cast of Miami TV production: OCEAN AVENUE. I rehearse actors in preparation for their next shoot by investigating the script based on the Hagen Six Steps and applying the Ten Object Exercises to the action/intention of the scenes. The actors, from LA, Canada, Sweden and Florida are so enthusiastic and it is a joy to work with them.

 

ActTrue Actress Carla Sanchez Website:

Carla has a new website with the latest pics from her co-starring role in Switzerland's #1 box office hit: ERNSTFALL IN HAVANNA. Click the pic for her website.

Congrats, Carla!

 

ActTrue: Ballroom coaching: I am very proud to be working with world renowned Ballroom Dance Champions and dance producers Hanlon Ford Ent. Inc. on their new production slated for its premiere in Italy this Summer.

 

ActTrue Presents - Los Angeles RoadWorkshop Acting Intensive at The Bitter Truth Playhouse - in the NoHo District.

I return to Los Angeles, where I produced, directed and taught for 11 years, to work with former students now starring on NBC and FOX and to introduce my process to new actors. Contact ActTrueWorkshop@aol.com for more information.

April/2002

ActTrue Actress Carla Sanchez stars in NOTES FOR NATALIA

An independent film starring Carla Sanchez is scheduled to be screened at the Cosford cinema/University of Miami Film Festival.

Carla studies the Hagen Exercises and Linklater Voice process with me in Miami.

Congrats, Carla!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dancesations, Inc., an interactive entertainment company for corporate special events, invited me to write and host their dance spectacle at the RADISSON DEAUVILLE HOTEL in Miami Beach, April 6. World champion dance teams perform, compete and present workshops at the IHSC Festival.

The show is directed/choreographed by Arte Phillips, winner of the "Gypsy of the Year" (Best of Broadway) has performed on Broadway in Tommy Tune's GRAND HOTEL, VICTOR VICTORIA with Julie Andrews, ONCE UPON A MATTRESS with Sarah Jessica Parker, SWING and the original workshop of "FOSSE". He has choreographed for Broadway musicals and top recording stars.

Maria Torres, from the Broadway production of SWING, Radio City's "Spring Extravaganza", the Public Theatre's "The Skin of Our Teeth", and featured in the film "Dance with Me", judged and performed.

Katie Marlow and Billy Fajardo, World Hustle Champions produced and starred.

It is an honor to work with such creative artists.

 

March/2002 - ActTrue Actress Carla Sanchez is in Zurich, Switzerland, at a number of premieres of her film, ERNSTFALL IN HAVANNA. Carla has been doing newspaper, magazine and TV interviews.
Click the poster for the latest publicity, magazine, newspaper and movie photographs. The Swiss Press says this about ERNSTFALL IN HAVANNA: THE CHARISMATIC PERSONIFICATION OF MIRANDA, ... PLAYED BY CARLA SANCHEZ. Congrats, Carla!!!

 

March/April/2002 - This is the latest issue of the Theatre League Drama-logue Magazine. This reaches the entire actor community of South Florida.

Here's my new ad running in this ussue!

 

 

March 2, 2002 - I'll be lighting and stage managing another dance spectacle for Dancesations, Inc., this time at the elegant gardens of the Mar-a-Lago Resort on Palm Beach. Featured performers are Fajardo & Marlow: finalists in the World Ballroom Championships, Blackpool, England, with numbers from 42nd STREET, WEST SIDE STORY and CHORUS LINE.

 

Feb-March/2002

ActTrue Classes in Downtown Miami - In response to the demand from actors in the Miami/Miami Beach area for classes "closer to home", ActTrue will present classes in the Design District at In Motion Studio North, voted the best dance studio in Miami by New Times Magazine. Classes begin Feb. 20 through March 27, 2002.

 

In Motion Dance Center North.

The studio entrance evidences the historic Moriningside area architecture.

 

And yes, those are beamed ceilings and yes, those are chandelier!!

Now that's an acting space.

 

March/2002 - Carla Sanchez (ActTrue actress) in Switzerland:

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Carla Sanchez

costars...

Swiss Production company Vega Film's ERNSTFALL IN HAVANNA starring ActTrue actor Carla Sanchez has completed post production.

Carla will be jetting over to Zurich, Switzerland for the premiere in March.

 

February 22, 23, 24, 2002 - I will be presenting a second RoadWorkshop Acting Weekend through Actors Info Booth and Linda Zerne in Ft. Lauderdale. This is a three day workshop in the Hagen Exercises & Linklater Voice Process.

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February 11, 2002 - ActTrue on Radio - I've been invited again to be interviewed on Latin radio as the guest of 1450 AM Union Radio's political/topical event show "hablando Claro" ("speaking with the truth") and host, Carlos I. Matamoros.

 

February 2, 3, 2002 - Hard Rock: Universal, Orlando:

I designed the lights and stage managed a hip hop/Latin/swing dance show for a national corporate event at the Hard Rock Theater at Universal Studios' City Walk.

The show, produced by Dancesations, Inc., starred US and World champion Latin, Hustle and Ballroom dancers. The finest dancers and performers. Sixteen minutes of nonstop, driving, pulsing, leaping, spinning dance magic under the Aurora Borealis of rock and roll lights to building shaking salsa/techno/swing music. We had just three hours of tech rehearsal on the Hard Rock stage to adjust to the space, and for me to design the lights, build cues and run through the show. Very exciting project. Especially working with the incredible technology of rock and roll concert lights. Anything and everything is possible with these fabulous devices.

We stayed at the beautiful Hard Rock Hotel, Universal Studios, Orlando.

 

January/2002 - ActTrue Workshops: With the success of the Orlando and Oklahoma City workshops this month, I've been invited back to present Advanced Level Workshops and doors have been opened for workshops in Chicago, NJ,andPhiladelphia.

January, 26, 2002 - Entertainment Industry Incubator Event

I was a Script Judge for the Fourth Annual COLLABORATION...A Film Contest, sponsored by the Entertainment Industry Incubator, Susan Schein, Executive Director.

 

 

January, 21, 2002 - ActTrue On Miami Radio: Director/Teacher Marc Durso was the guest of 1450 AM Union Radio's political/topical event show "hablando Claro" ("speaking with the truth" or "speaking clearly").

Host, Carlos I. Matamoros asked about the ActTrue process and Mr. Durso challenged the actors of the Latin performance community to challenge their own perspective on the creation of character.

Thank you Mr. Matamoros.

January 25, 26, 27, 2002 - ActTrue RoadWorkshop in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

I returned to the heartland of America to present a three day intensive to the actors of the Oklahoma City area: regional, college, community, high school and theatre instructors.

 

January 18, 19, 20, 2002 - ActTrue RoadWorkshop in Orlando.

I presented a three day acting intensive in the Hagen Exercises, Linklater voice process, and Camera/Image Tech at the acclaimed Mad Cow Theatre in Orlando.

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