Hey everyone! My good friend and former director is producing a series of Open-Mic’s at the famous Abrons Arts Center on the LES. It’s going to be AMAZING here’s all the info:

SATURDAY MARCH 29 @8pm

Join us for this electrifying experience-an open-mic night where established and up-and-coming artists from all five boroughs come together to showcase their talents and present their brand new pieces. Everyone is welcomed to sit back and enjoy, or rock the mic with a performance piece, rap or poem. Actors, Poets, and Rappers are strongly enocouraged to attend and participate in this purely a-capella evening.

Presented in collaboration with PIEDREAMS CREW

Adults $8
Students and Seniors $6

Hi Everyone! Your favorite breakthrough intern is in a great show! Come out and show some love!

All the info is in the facebook event...so follow the link below!

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=7792469486&ref=mf

and there is totally a secret discount for you in there or you can check us out on theatermania.com and use discount code BREAKTHROUGH for a discount as well!

hope to see you there

SHP Productions Presents
TRISTAN, by Don Nigro
Directed by Christopher Thomasson

March 5-15 (wed-sat@8pm both weeks)
Where Eagles Dare
347 w.36th street

Tickets are $17 but not for you!!!! Use discount code breakthrough for almost 20%off cause youre awesome!

Tickets available at www.theatermania.com

Starring me :) Jennifer Sandella and Russell Moore another Breakthrough intern...

Also staring Jennifer Rapp, Will Strong, Susan Neuffer and Tom Patella

Thanks friends!

Jen,
Friendly Friday Intern Of Dreams

Hey everyone here's a message from Amy at Wide Eyed Productions check it out!

Jen


Hello, Jen, Friday intern of Dreams!


I'm a company and artistic board member for Wide Eyed Productions (http://www.myspace.com/wideeyednyc). We've got a couple things we'd love for you to get the 411 out about. First, we're having a party at the Belmont Lounge on Valentine's Day. Great networking opportunity, drink specials, DJ, belly dancer, prizes and door proceeds go to our theatre company (we've been getting really great reviews for our projects since we got our not-for-profit status in November, so we're very excited – check out nytheatre.com).

The flier for the party is here:
http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/6496/gypsy20party20flier1
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Secondly, Wide Eyed is getting ready to put up a post-modern interpretation of Shakespeare's "Much Ado About Nothing." This is our second full production after our much-hailed interpretation of "Medea" last fall.

Wide Eyed Productions presents Much Ado About Nothing
February 21 – March 16

Press release here:
http://blog.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&frien
dID=247322231&blogID=350387977

Show poster here:
http://s75.photobucket.com/albums/i305/kristinskye9/?action=
view¤t=muchadoposter1.jpg

If you can help, it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks so much, and looking forward to seeing the Breakthrough crew again soon!

Amy Lee Pearsall

Hey everyone!

Jen here, friday breakthrough intern of dreams...myspace connoisseur...and quirky gal extrordinaire.

I have some excellent knews! Tye has now given me FREE REIGN on the myspace page (this could be trouble lol)!!!!!

What does this mean for you? Well...more discounts...woo! And also I would like this myspace to be an interactive forum for us to help you get the word out about your upcoming projects! Send us your show info, your film premieres and all that good stuff and I will not only bulletin it, I'll blog it for ya! We love you and as an upstart young actor myself I know how hard it is to get the word out and get those butts in the seats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So come on... use me ;)

Also if you have a band let me know! We will be featuring a new band on our page (and blogging and bulletining of course as well) each week!

Sweet right? I know I'm awesome :)

Love you guys!

Jen
Friendly Friday Intern of Dreams

Hey friends!

Jack Menashen and Janet Murphy Butler are coming here to Breakthrough on WEDNESDAY!

Janet NEVER does these meet and greets so get in while you can! Space is filling up fast.

USE SECRET CODE MYSPACE123 AND GET 15% OFF!

(Cause I'm cool like that)

Call 212.594.9616 for reservations ASAP!

Heres the info:

Wednesday, June 20th

6:00pm – Jack Menashe – Commercial and Legit Agent – Independent Artists

Price only $32.00

Jack Menashe is an Agent and Owner of Independent Artists and represents actors for TV, film and theatre as well as commercials. Independent recently opened an on-camera commercial and voice-over department. Clients have appeared in feature films, television (all soaps, all three Law & Orders, "Brotherhood", "Cashmere Mafia") and on Broadway (recent Tony nominee for LoveMusik!). Commercials include Swiffer and Lens Crafters. Jack is widely respected and represents all types and ethnicities.

After Q&A, Jack will see monologues one on one.


***SPECIAL EVENT WORKSHOP ***

***ABC TV PRIMETIME EVENT***

6:30pm - Janet Murphy Butler - Executive Dir. of Casting & Talent Relations - ABC/Touchstone TV


Price only $99.00

We are very excited to have Janet back at Breakthrough Studios! This is a very special event as Janet is the Executive Director of ABC/Touchstone Primetime Casting & Talent Relations. She casts for numerous hour drama projects for ABC as well as mini-series and made for TV movies. She is interested in meeting all types/ethnicities for this busy office.

This intensive will start with a Q&A chat and then she will direct you on how to audition for series regular roles.

Each actor will receive an ABC-TV scene 1-2 days before the event. After Q&A, Janet will see scenes in a group with a reader. Please note: YOU MUST BE OFF BOOK for this event.


Later Kids

Jen,
friendly friday intern of dreams (yes I know its tuesday)

Come join us for our

2^ND ANNUAL Breakthrough Studios OSCAR PARTY!

......

PLACE:  The Chelsea Grill

475 9^th Ave, between 46^th and 47^th Street, NYC

When: Sunday, February 25^th at 7 pm

·        5 Plasma screens to watch all the star studded glamour

·        Great Food, full bar, reasonable prices (pay as you go)

·        Great opportunity to meet and network with other actors and people in the industry!

·        $10 Oscar pool with prizes going to the top 3 people. 

·       pick up a ballot when you get there or send us a message with your email to have one sent to you

LIMITED  SPACE AVAILABLE.  PLEASE RSVP AT 212-594-9616

Breakthrough Studios Acting Studio 212 West 35^th ,NYC 10001

It's your career...take action!

212-594-9616

212 west 35th street 11th Floor

New York, New York 10001

www.breakthroughstudios.com

 

Thursday, February 1st

6:30pm – Kimberly Graham – Associate Casting Director – Judy Henderson

Price only $32.00 + $5 surcharge

Currently casting the feature films "Order of Redemption" and "Unmade Man". Upcoming casting "Love N Dancing", "Electric Virgin" and "The Shroud". This extremely busy casting office just finished casting the upcoming 2007 feature films "Aftermath", "The Attic" and "The Trouble With Cali" with Paul and Mira Sorvino! Recent credits also include, "Twelve and Holding", "Dot.Kill", "Waltzing Anna", "Young Gentleman", and the recent Off-Broadway show "The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie" with Cynthia Nixon. They have also cast numerous voice over talents for Video game work such as "Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas", "Manhunt", "The Max Payne series", "Red Dead Revolver" and "Midnight Club II".

After Q&A, she will see scenes one on one with a reader.

***SPECIAL EVENT WORKSHOP***

7:00pm – TALENTWORKS AGENCY DOUBLE HEADER

Danielle Ippolito – Legit Agent ***First Time Guest***

Phil Cassesse – Commercial Agent

Price only $59.00

Danielle Ippolito is new to Breakthrough Studios! Originally from Chicago, Danielle is currently an agent in the Legit Department at TALENTWORKS, where she has been working for over 3 years. Her clients can currently be seen as series regulars on television in The Class, The Office, The Game, Eureka, as guests on all Soap Operas, all the Law & Orders, Sopranos, Rescue Me, Six Degrees, in recent films such as Stomp The Yard, United 93, The Good Shepherd, American Gangster, and World Trade Center, on Broadway shows such as The Drowsy Chaperone, Spamalot, A Chorus Line, Hairspray, Coast Of Utopia, The Color Purple, Wicked, Spelling Bee, Company, Mamma Mia!, Curtains (upcoming), Pirate Queen (upcoming), Frost Nixon (upcoming), Love Music (upcoming) and on such national tours as Doubt, Chicago, Spamalot and Camelot.

Phil Cassese - Coming from a management company, Mr. Cassese is the head of the commercial division at TalentWorks. The commercial department has a roster of strong actors and improvisers and has divisions for On-camera, Voiceover, Soaps and commercial print. He replaced Craig Holzberg upon Craig moving to LA, so this is a great opportunity to be seen by this agency again. He is currently looking for all types, as well as Soap type (Male and Female). He has signed and began freelancing with several Breakthrough actors last time here!

After Q&A, they will see scenes on camera with a reader one on one. Please dress for camera, no black or white and no turtlenecks.

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Friday, February 2nd

6:00pm – Kevin Thompson – Legit Agent – Judy Boals Agency

Price only $32.00

Kevin Thompson is back at Breakthrough Studios!! After leaving Schiowitz, Clay & Rose, he moved over to this Boutique agency that handles all areas. Kevin handles film, TV and theatre and currently building his client base. His clients can be seen on Law & Order, Third Watch and Hope & Faith and many feature films. He is looking for all types-all ages. This is the perfect opportunity to see him as he is now adding to his client roster!

After Q&A, he will see monologues one on one.

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Monday, February 5th

6:30pm – Cynthia Katz – Legit Agent – Artists Group East ***First Time Guest***

Price only $32.00

Cynthia Katz is a legit agent with 25 years of experience. Her agency, Artists Group East represents talent with credits and/or potential for film, TV and theatre. Currently, she has clients on Broadway(The Vertical Hour, Butley, Little Dog Laughed, Mary Poppins) national tours (Lion King, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Spelling Bee) features (Lady in the Water, Invicibles, Anamorph, Night at the Museum, Guerilla and Half Nelson, Fool's Gold), and episodics (Law & Order, Rescue Me, ER, Cold Case, Shark, Kidnapped and The Wire).

After Q&A, she will see monologues one on one.

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Tuesday, February 6th

6:15pm – Michael Rodriguez – Legit Agent – DGRW

Price only $32.00

Michael is returning here to Breakthrough Studios by popular request. He recently started at DGRW and has become "the agent to meet" at this very reputable agency. Michael handles ALL legit areas at this busy office with clients on Broadway as well as TV (All 3 Law and Orders, CSI, As The World Turns, AMC) and film. He loves meeting new clients and last time here he called in several actors.

This event will be by appointment only! Michael will see monologues one on one. Call asap to get an early appointment for this extremely busy agent!

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Wednesday, February 7th

6:30pm – Erica Palgon – Casting Director – Liz Lewis Casting

Price only $32.00

Over the past 12 years, Erica Palgon has worked in several casting offices including Judy Henderson & Assoc.; Jerry Beaver & Assoc. and most recently Susan Shopmaker Casting, where she spent 9 years of her casting career. She has cast for independent and studio film projects, theater and numerous commercials. Many of the films that she's worked on have been shown at various film festivals, including 5 films that premiered in 2001 at the Sundance Film Festival. Most recently, she cast the film "Just Like the Son", directed by Morgan J. Freeman, which premiered at this year's Tribeca Film Festival.

She has also worked on New York casting for Fox 2000 X-Men 3, Fantastic Four, Eragon, Rexxx the Firehouse Wonder Dog, and Elizabeth Allen's Aquamarine. Additionally, she worked on James Gartner's Glory Road, produced by Jerry Bruckheimer, Mark Waters' Mean Girls, Nancy Meyers' Something's Gotta Give, and her upcoming film Holiday. Other films include Robert Altman's Tanner on Tanner, John Cameron Mitchell's Hedwig and the Angry Inch and John's 2nd film, Shortbus; Fenton Bailey & Randy Barbato's Party Monster, Amos Kollek's Happy End starring Audrey Tautou, Jim Fall's Trick, Morgan J. Freeman's Desert Blue, Tom Dichillo's Double Whammy, Dan Minahan's Series 7, Chris Chan Lee's Undoing, Michael Kang's The Motel (Sundance 2005) and David Munro's Full Grown Men (Tribeca 2006). The list of films also includes Rosemary Rodriguez's Acts of Worship (Sundance 2001), Matt Allen's Walk the Talk; the horror film Trapped Ashes directed by Sean C. Cunningham, John Gaeta, Monte Hellman and Ken Russell, and Craig Zobel's Great World of Sound.

She has cast for many commercials including Verizon ("Can You Here Me Now" Guy, Ringtones, Store, Bridesmaids, Airport) Apple ipod (1st commercials), American Express, UPS (Brown & Italia), Visa (Ronde & Tiki Barber), Virgin Mobile (Wyclef Jean) XM Satellite Radio, Coinstar, Ameritrade ("Stuart"), Mass Mutual, Morgan Stanley, Citibank, Intel, Pepsi, Sierra Mist, Diet Dr. Pepper, Milk, Heinekin, Bass Ale, Amstel, Snickers, NY Life Insurance, Samsung, Oil of Olay, Caress, Swiffer, Ford, Nissan, Dodge and New York Lottery to name a few.

In January 2006, Erica Palgon joined the staff of Liz Lewis Casting Partners as Casting Director, where she continues to cast for many interesting legit and commercial projects.

After Q&A, she will see scenes one on one with a reader. You will get your scenes 1-2 days in advance.

***SPECIAL EVENT WORKSHOP***

7:00pm – David Caparelliotis – Casting Director – Manhattan Theatre Club

Price only $99.00

Currently casting "Our Leading Lady" (Charles Bush) at Stage Two and many other upcoming projects.

David is Casting Director at Manhattan Theatre Club. Notable MTC credits include John Patrick Shanley's DOUBT and DEFIANCE, David Lindsay Abaire's RABBIT HOLE with Cynthia Nixon and Tyne Daly, as well as the Broadway productions of David Auburn's PROOF, Donald Margulies' BROOKLYN BOY and SIGHT UNSEEN and Elaine May's AFTER THE NIGHT AND THE MUSIC. Freelance projects include THE GREAT AMERICAN TRAILER PARK MUSICAL, ALTARBOYZ, SHOCKHEADED PETER, the Off-B'way and National Tour companies of Jonathan Larson's TICK TICK BOOM, MODERN ORTHODOX directed by James Lapine, and the production of THE SUBJECT WAS ROSES playing at the Kennedy Center in D.C.

After Q&A, he will see cold paired scenes. You will receive your scenes the night of this event.

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Thursday, February 8th

6:00pm – Pamela Kramer – Casting Director – Bradley Baron Casting

Price only $32.00

This extremely busy Casting Director casts numerous industrials and commercials in New York! She just finished casting 4 industrials including: Pepsi, Sanofi-Aventis, Sun Chemical and Cardinal Health Care. Other Credits include: Con Edison, ADP, Sony, AT&T, Verizon, Samsung, Con-Air, IBM Kraft Foods, Saks 5th Ave, Panasonic, Lockheed Martin, Seagrams, Pathmark, Toys R US, General Electric, Tampax, and American Express.

After Q & A, she will see commercial copy one on one.

***SPECIAL EVENT INTENSIVE ***

7:00pm – PERSONAL MANAGER EVENT

Price only $99.00

Breanna Benjamin – Creative Talent Company

Andrew Tetenbaum – ATA Company

Josselyn Herman – Josselyn Herman and Associates

Breanna Benjamin has been involved in all sides of the entertainment industry. As an actor, she appeared in major motion pictures, episodic television, soap operas, and as the principal spokesperson in over one hundred commercials. As a Casting Director she has cast for film, television, theatre, commercials, industrials, and voices for animation. Her casting credits include motions picture festival award winners, commercial Cleo Award Winners, and theatre award honorees. She has been credited with launching the careers of many fine actors and directors. With her knowledge and affinity for working with talent, and a desire to work behind the scenes, she founded Creative Talent Company, a talent management company that guides the careers of a select group of actors.

Andrew Tetenbaum is a former agent at Abrams Artists is a personal manager at the prestigious ATA. Andrew works with high profile clients in all areas (film, TV, commercials and theatre) and is currently looking for new talented strong actors (18+) with excellent training. He works with all of NYC's major agencies and is interested in developing and building careers.

Josselyn Herman – Coming from an eclectic background ranging from recording careers to film to producing, she is hip, fun and gives great feedback. She is looking for all types from singers to TV and film actors. She has spent the past 6 years as a personal manager for actors, writers, directors and recording artists. Her clients can be seen on Television programs such as, NYPD Blue, Court TV, WWE, Sopranos, Sex in the City, Ed, Law and Order, OZ, Strong Medicine, as well as hundreds of films such as Analyze That, Mona Lisa Smile and Maid in Manhattan to name a few. She also has clients in national commercials and in Broadway shows such as Gypsy, The Lion King and Aida.

After group Q&A, the panel will see scenes with a reader. You will receive your scene 1 – 2 days in advance.

Please dress for camera, no black or white and no turtlenecks.

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Friday, February 9th

6:00pm – Lynne Jebens – Legit Agent – Krasny Office

Price only $32.00

Lynne Jebens has been an agent in NYC for 26 years. She has clients in all areas of TV, Film and Theatre. She received her BFA in Theatre from Illinois Wesleyan University and did graduate work at the University of Georgia with renowned directing teacher, Leighton Ballew, and acting teacher, James Baffico. She has also taught throughout the city and in numerous universities around the country.

After Q&A, she will see monologues one on one.

***SPECIAL EVENT WORKSHOP ***

***AUDITIONING FOR PRIMETIME TV***

7:30pm – Katja Blichfeld –Casting Director – NBC's "30 Rock"

Price only $99.00

Katja is currently casting the new hit TV series "30 Rock" with Alec Baldwin and Tina Fey! In addition to being the associate on NBC's 30 ROCK, Katja is also the Casting Coordinator at NBC Universal television working with Jennifer McNamara. Katja will be working on all NBC, USA, Sci-Fi and Bravo pilots, looking for series regular roles on the east coast. Prior to this, she worked with Gayle Keller, as casting associate on NBC's CONVICTION. In the past, she's worked with Jennifer McNamara Casting on projects such as the 30 ROCK pilot, the series STARVED (FX network), MR GIBB (exec produced by Kevin Spacey), the Glamour Magazine Reel Moments film series, the independent comedies STICK IT IN DETROIT and SOUTHERN BELLES, as well as the feature film FREEDOMLAND with Margie Simkin Casting. In this workshop, you will focus on auditioning with TV/film scripts.

After Q&A, she will see scenes in a group. You will receive your scene 1 – 2 days in advance.

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Monday, February 12th

6:30pm – Ginger Dicce – Commercial and Legit Agent – Ginger Dicce Talent Agency

Price only $32.00

Ginger Dicce handles both commercial and legit, a very rare combination. This is perfect for the actor looking to be submitted for both. She is the owner and agent at this well respected boutique agency. She handles all ages, types and ethnicities for all commercials, soaps, films and industrials. She is looking at all types, ages and ethnicities. Last time she was here she began freelancing with one of our actors.

After Q &A, she will see commercial copy one on one.

***SPECIAL EVENT WORKSHOP ***

***LAW AND ORDER CRIMINAL INTENT***

7:30pm – Kimberly Hope – Head Casting Director – for Law and Order: CI

Price only $99.00

Kimberly is now the Head Casting Director for Law and Order: CI! She recently competed casting the new CBS mini-series "Comanche Moon" as well as cast the series regular roles for the new Dick Wolf series "Conviction" a NY based pilot as well as a feature films. Kimberly also works on feature films, indie and studio, pilots, MOW's and miniseries as Lynn's Associate. Prior to Kimberly joining Lynn Kressel's office she worked extensively in the indie film world as Adrienne Stern's Associate. While at this position Kimberly cast over 15 films, many of which found great success on the festival circuit, Sundance, Toronto, etc. Kimberly also continues to freelance in the theater and has cast The Provincetown Repertory Theatre 2004 Summer Season, The Sundance Institute Screenplay Reading Series 2004/2005 Season and plays at The Cherry Lane and The Rattlestick Theatres.

After Q&A, Kimberly will work with actors in a group on prepared scenes. You will get your scenes 1-2 days in advance.

Please dress for camera, no black or white and no turtlenecks

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Tuesday, February 13th

6:00pm – Jed Abrahams – Legit Agent – Stewart Talent

Price only $32.00

Formerly at Henderson Hogan, now at Stewart Talent he handles all areas including Theatre, Film and TV. Jed has had clients on Broadway and on TV: The West Wing, The Sopranos, Third Watch, As The World Turns, Guiding Light, Hack, and all three Law and Orders. He is looking for all types and especially ethnic types.

This event will be by appointment only! Jed will see scenes one on one with a reader. Call asap to get an early appointment for this busy legit agent!

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Thursday, February 15th

***SPECIAL EVENT INTENSIVE ***

7:00pm – LEGIT AGENT MINI MARATHON

Price only $159.00

Joel Carlton – DGRW

Barry Katz – Dulcina Eisen

Steve Unger – The Gage Group ***First Time Guest***

Michael Legg- Kerin-Goldberg Associates

Joel Carlton is a brand new Agent at the very prestigious DGRW! Joel handles ALL legit areas at this busy office with clients on Broadway as well as TV (All 3 Law and Orders, CSI, As The World Turns, AMC) and film. He loves meeting new clients and last time here he called in several actors to freelance and possibly sign

Barry Katz has been an Agent with Dulcina Eisen Associates for over 17 years and an agent for over 20 years. He reps actors in Film/TV/Theatre with an emphasis on theatrically trained actors. Barry's busy clients can been seen in today's TV shows (All 3 Law and Orders…etc) on B'way and national tours and as leads in all major regional theatres.

Steve Unger is new to Breakthrough Studios! Steve has been an agent at The Gage Group since 1981. Prior to being and agent, he taught high school English. Steve represents actors in film, television and theatre and is always looking for new faces!

Michael Legg comes to agenting after a 7-year teaching career. He's been developing the musical theatre program at Kerin-Goldberg Associates for the last 3 years. His clients can currently be seen in Mary Poppins, Company, Curtains, Hairspray, Les Mis, Spamalot, etc., as well as throughout the regions and in tv/film (all 3 L&O's, Six Degrees, AMC, etc.).

After group Q&A, the panel will see scenes with a reader. You will receive your scene 1 – 2 days in advance.

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Friday, February 16th

6:00pm – Shirley Sender – Independent Commercial Casting Director

Price only $32.00

Shirley Sender has been casting for commercials, VO's & Industrials for over 20 years. She started out casting for Steve Haen, Director and owner of a large production company, cast all over the U. S. and Puerto Rico for "Real people" and actors then began working as a freelance casting director for ad agencies, production companies, producers and directors shortly thereafter. She is currently freelancing at Don Case Casting.

After Q&A, she will see commercial copy one on one.

***SPECIAL EVENT WORKSHOP***

7:00pm – Christine Kromer – Casting Director – Alexa Fogel Casting

Casting New Season of "The Wire"

Price only $99.00

Christine Kromer – This busy casting director has been working on the new pilots "Life" and "The IT Crowd" for NBC, a new NBC Reality/Improv show produced by Ashton Kutcher, and the USA pilots "Burn Notice" (currently shooting in Miami) and "To Love and Die in L.A.". She also recently worked on the NBC pilot "Lipshitz Saves the World" and the new Jeff Goldblum show "Raines". Her office cast the hit shows "30 Rock", "Arrested Development" and "24." Previously, she was a talent agent at Peter Strain and Associates, representing actors for TV, film and theatre. Other casting experiences include Disney Touchstone TV as well as FOX (network) television. She is looking for all types- all ages!

After Q&A she will see cold scenes. You will receive your copy the same night and have time to look it over, then actors will read with a reader in a group.

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Wednesday, February 21st

***SPECIAL EVENT WORKSHOP ***

7:00pm – INDEPENDENT FILM DIRECTOR EVENT

Robert Milazzo – Independent Film Director

Plus 2 more industry guests TBA!

Price only $99.00

Robert Milazzo has served directing fellowships at various Tony Award-winning regional theaters including the Globe Theaters and McCarter Theater. He also served as David Mamet's Project Associate for two years, in addition to having worked with William H. Macy, Mike Nichols and Sidney Lumet on various film and TV projects. Additionally, he served as the Assistant to the Executive Producer for NBC's "Law & Order: Criminal Intent." Robert has advised on the acting and directing curriculum for various training programs including Columbia University and the New School/Parsons School of Design. He continues to teach award-winning actors in film, television, and theater in L.A., Italy, and via his own New York acting studio. Most recently, Robert produced the music video "Almost Always" which marked the directing debut for actor Mike Myers; and recently directed and produced "The Guru Pitka's Four Laws of Happiness" starring Mike Myers.

After Q&A, the panel will see cold scenes in group. Please dress for camera, no black or white and no turtlenecks.

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Thursday, February 22nd

6:30pm – Ben Sands – Legit Agent – The Talent Mine

Price $32.00 plus $5.00 surcharge

Ben Sands is an agent at The Mine talent agency. He worked at Dave Clemmons Casting previously. He represents actors for theatre, television and film. His clients have appeared on Broadway (The Color Purple, Hairspray, Spelling Bee, Phantom, Inherit the Wind), regionally (Berklee Rep., McCarter Theatre, etc.), television shows (Law & Order, SVU, Criminal Intent, Knights of Prosperity, Black Donnellys) and films (Spiderman 3, Factory Girl, Music & Lyrics, Flying Scissors, Michael Clayton).

After Q&A, he will see scenes one on one with a reader. You will receive your scene 1 – 2 days in advance.

***SPECIAL EVENT WORKSHOP ***

7:30pm – LAW & ORDER DOUBLE HEADER

Claire Traeger - Assoc. Casting Director - Law & Order

Anne Davison - Assoc. Casting Director - Law & Order: CI

Price only $129.00 (Limited Enrollment)

This incredible workshop has two of the busiest offices in the city in one place. They cast over 100 parts combined in a weekly breakdown for the Law & Order series. They are looking for all types, ages, and ethnicities for the season. Last time here at Breakthrough, several actors were called in and have booked featured and day player roles. This workshop will be held in a group and actors will read scenes from the show prompted by a reader. They will be providing copy from the shows. This one is not to be missed! Scenes will be provided 1 - 2 days prior to the date.

This WILL SELL OUT so call asap to reserve your seat.

After Q&A, they will see scenes in a group. You will receive your scene 1 – 2 days in advance

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Saturday, February 24th

***SPECIAL EVENT INTENSIVE***

(Book your space early!)

ALL DAY FEATURE FILM AND PRIMETIME CASTING FEST

Limited Enrollment

7 Top NY Casting Directors in one day!

SPECIAL PRICE ONLY $249

Alaine Aldaffer – Casting Director – Playwrights' Horizons and the new ABC TV show "The Knights of Prosperity"

Maribeth Fox – CBS - Casting the new Ben Stiller TV pilot "The Untitled Stiller/Taylor Project".

Maria Higgins – Casting Associate, Bowling/Miscia – Currently working on NY casting of the new Disney animated feature "The Frog Princess" and the new Paul Haggis movie "In the Valley of Elah". Also working on major network pilots!

Kelly Gillespie – McCorkle Casting - Working on the upcoming Independent films "The Colors of Love", "Gravelwalk" and "End of the Line".

Cindi Rush – Cindi Rush Casting - Working on the upcoming films "Home Movie" (Shooting Spring 2007) "Horror Show" (Shooting Summer 2007).

Liz Ortiz-Mackes – Casting Solutions - Completing casting on the feature film "Indelible" and ongoing print and voiceover for Proctor and Gamble and Refined Sight Productions.

Kristine Bulakowski – Kristine Bulakowski Casting – Currently preparing for the 4th season as Background Casting Director on the FX TV series "Rescue Me".

Alaine Alldaffer is the Casting Director at Playwrights Horizons and for the new ABC TV series "KNIGHTS OF PROSPERITY" as well as other theatre, film and television projects. Alaine's numerous credits include two seasons casting ED for NBC-TV, Hope & Faith and 2004's A RAISIN IN THE SUN on Broadway. Other highlights of her casting career are: "James Joyce's "The Dead" (Broadway), "The Lorca Play" by Edward Albee and two films featured at Cannes 2000: "Esther Kahn: directed by Arnaud Desplechin and "Famous" directed by Griffin Dunne. Other credits include: "The Urn" at the Irish Arts Center, "Interpreter of Horror" by Kelly Stuart, "SHE" at LaMama, "Uncle Jack" at Worth Street, and "Year of the Baby" at Soho Rep.

Maribeth Fox is casting the new Ben Stiller TV pilot "The Untitled Stiller Taylor Project". She received awesome feedback for her last few workshops. Actors found her adjustments and precise notes invaluable. This extremely busy CBS Casting Director is constantly looking for new talent so this is a great opportunity to get this network to know who you are and to build a relationship!

Maria Higgins is working on NY casting of the new Disney animated feature "The Frog Princess" and the new Paul Haggis movie "In the Valley of Elah" and several network pilots. She also recently worked on the new David Wain movie "The Ten" starring Paul Rudd, Jessica Alba, and Winona Ryder, and the upcoming Adam Sandler movie "I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry" starring Adam Sandler, Kevin James and Jessica Biel. Prior to starting her career in casting, Maria worked in the talent department at The Gersh Agency.

Kelly Gillespie is working on the upcoming Independent films "The Colors of Love", "Gravelwalk" and "End of the Line". Kelly casts numerous Feature Films, TV, Broadway, off-Broadway, and well-respected regional theatres (such as The Guthrie, The Long Wharf Theatre, and George Street Playhouse), as well as for various film and television projects. Recent projects include: ALMOST, MAINE (Off-Broadway) THE ORDER OF THE SERPENTINE (Spike TV) THE PILLOWMAN ( George Street) UNDERNEATH THE LINTEL (George Street) Past projects include: LEONIE (Independent Film) MY FATHER'S WILL (Independent Film) Theatre project THREE TRAVELERS (Off-Broadway) GUNMETAL BLUES (George Street).

Cindi Rush is working on the upcoming films "Home Movie" (Shooting Spring 2007) "Horror Show" (Shooting Summer 2007). This busy office casts for Film, TV and Theatre. NY: "Jacques Brel", "Six Dance Lessons In Six Weeks", "The Thing About Men", "Showtune", "I Sing" "Urinetown", "Say Goodnight Gracie", Regional: Triad Stage, Northern Stage Company, Cape Cod Theatre Project. Maltz Jupiter, Fla. NOHO Arts Center, Actors Theatre of Louisville. Pittsburgh Public, LA. Film: "The Girl Next Door", "The Chain", "Headspace", "Funny Valentine", "Master Class" Other: "Hats" Denver, New Orleans, Tour. Casting Society of America Member, Consultant for National Alliance For Musical Theatres, Consultant for NYU Graduate Program for Musical Theatre Writing.

Liz Ortiz-Mackes is completing casting on the feature film "Indelible" ongoing print and voiceover for Proctor and Gamble and Refined Sight Productions. She is also casting the remainder of the 2007 season for Stanford Theatre Works and the Classical Theatre of Harlem. Liz is the Owner/Director of Casting Solutions in New York City. She has been a SAG and Equity-franchised talent agent in Los Angeles and the New York Director of Special Events for The Dramatists Guild, as well as Director of "Artists Files Online" at the Non-Traditional Casting Project. Casting solutions is one of the leading casting agencies for young, diverse, multi-cultural musical theater performers in New York City. Some of her clients include Prudential, Mattel, Long Wharf Theater, National Geographic, Plays for Living, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. She is also a recognized Director for equity plays in New York, Los Angeles, Boston and New Hampshire.

Kristine Bulakowski is currently preparing for the 4th season as Background Casting Director on the AFTRA FX TV series "Rescue Me," starring Denis Leary (having completed the Pilot and Seasons 1 through 3). Kristine is an Independent Casting Director (10 years) who casts both principals and background performers, primarily for TV and films (features and shorts). Other notable projects: Day Players and Background on the feature film "Birth," directed by Jonathan Glazer and starring Nicole Kidman; principals on the independent feature "What Alice Found," directed by A. Dean Bell and starring Judith Ivey (Sundance & Tribeca Festivals; Jury Selection Prize at Sundance); and background on the feature film "Kate & Leopold," (part period piece) directed by James Mangold and starring Meg Ryan and Hugh Jackman.

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Monday, February 26th

6:15pm – Kate Martineau – Casting Director – As the World Turns

Price only $32.00

Kate Martineau is back by popular demand at Breakthrough Studios! At this office for over two years, Kate assists Mary Clay Boland and Lamont Craig in Casting Principal, Day Player, Under-five and background. She's open to meeting beginner actors as well as seasoned performers. She is interested in meeting new talent for all types and ethnicities. The last time she was here she called in several actors for under fives and background work.

After Q & A, she will see paired scenes. You will get your scenes 1-2 days in advance.

***SPECIAL EVENT WORKSHOP ***

7:00pm - COMMERCIAL-AGENT-FEST (Limited Enrollment)

6 Top Commercial Agents. 1 night.

Amy Mazur – Abrams Artists (Bi-Coastal)

Marla Haut – Innovative Artists **First Time Guest** (Bi-Coastal)

Eileen Hayes – Acme Talent and Literary (Bi-Coastal)

Stacye Mayer –Paradigm

Robin Starr – Don Buchwald & Associates **First Time Guest**

6th Guest - TBA

Price only $169

Amy Mazur is an extremely busy Agent is three years in Abrams Commercial division and previously came from their legit dept. Her working clients have booked numerous National TV commercials and she is an awesome agent; she gives honest feedback and is extremely actor friendly. She is very open to meeting new talent for all types, ethnicities and ages for her growing client base.

Eileen Hayes - Eileen is the head of Acme's commercial division. This busy Agent has clients in numerous national spots and she is currently looking for all types, ages and ethnicities for this strong boutique Bi–Coastal agency.

Stacye Mayer - is back at Breakthrough Studios! She is an extremely actor friendly agent and has booked numerous clients in spots for Hasbro, FedEx, Hyundai, Aflac, Budweiser, Amstel and Heineken…etc. She is very interested in meeting new clients of all ages, types and ethnicities so this is a great time to meet her!

Robin Starr is coming to Breakthrough Studios for the first time! Coming from this prestigious bi-coastal agency and we are very excited to have her join us for this event. She is currently working in the commercial department Don Buchwald and Associates is looking for all types!

At the last Commercial-fest here at Breakthrough, several actors were called in directly for national commercials.

After Q &A, you'll be put on-camera and they will see commercial copy one on one. You will receive your commercial copy the night of the event.

Please dress for camera, no black or white and no turtlenecks

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Tuesday, February 27th

7:00pm – Robert Attermann – Legit Agent – Abrams Artists Agency

Price $32.00 plus $10.00 surcharge

We are very happy to have Robert Attermann back here at Breakthrough Studios. He is Vice President and head of the Legit Department at this top bi-coastal agency. Abrams Artist has been placed in the top five legit agencies in New York and L.A. Robert handles all theatre, TV and Film. He is currently looking for people he has not already seen so this is a great opportunity for newcomers! (Please note: If he has seen you within the last year, please do not register for this event)

This event will be by appointment only! Robert will see monologues one on one. Call asap to get an early appointment for this top agent!