If we do the same thing, if we take the same action or a variation of the same action and get the same unwanted result each time, something must change. Some new information has to be taken in to supply some new action or a change in perception. If we fail to do this we can’t help but fall into a state of helplessness and frustration, which can easily lead to a state of depression where all forward action is stopped.  To occasionally feel frustrated and helpless is normal for anyone in any business, but a constant feeling of frustration and helplessness is an actor’s occupational hazard. The constant bombardment of these feelings creates a wall between you and what you really want to accomplish. These two feelings are quite insidious and act upon us, with or without our acknowledgment. They steal our excitement, our energy and most of all our self-esteem.  [ More... ]

 
The John Sudol Studio is proud to introduce our NEW Online Showcase for our students to present themselves and their skills to commercial agents and managers. We had a lot of success with the tape showcase prior. A lot of people signed with good agents. This is going to be the first one that is actually online.

You are getting this email because we have already worked together and I feel that you are still members of the studio so you will get the members price.

Here is information regarding the showcase...

• We will start taping around October 28Th.

• The price is: $125.00 for students/$185 for non-students.

• You will receive a 1 hour time slot to have your "commercial spot" taped.

• You will have the opportunity to place two headshots (maybe more) on the website along with your resume.

• I plan to put no more than 14 people up on the site at a time. Once you are up on the site, you will have your own link so that you can invite whomever you would like to view your material.

• We will be contacting several agents and managers inviting them to our Online Showcase.

• The Online Showcase will be launched December 2006.

• For additional information, you can follow this link: http://www.johnsudolstudio.com/commercial_classes.htm

Please contact us, if you are interested in participating in this New Showcase opportunity.
 

Carla Rosati holds a BFA in Theatre from the University of the Arts in Philadelphia. There, she was a part of "OutTakers", an improvised outreach show for kids and teens. After touring for a year with the National Theatre of the Performing Arts and teaching acting workshops, she came to Los Angeles. While here she has taught playwriting for Scholastic Advantage. Carla has also studied improv with Second City and Improv Olympics and is a company member of Theatre Neo. Recent credits include: "Dog Gone Love" and winner of the Edgefest Film Festival "Wish".

So many commercial auditions today are improvisational. From driving a car and chatting to your husband, wife and kids while you notice how the car handles; to a party scene looking for a paper towel strong enough to wipe up the mess you made; from shopping for clothes with a friend; to getting the kids ready for school. Our new four-week Improvisation Class began last month and is designed to teach the actor basic improvisational skills so he and she can handle these types of set ups. 

Carla Rosati teaches actors through specially designed exercises and games how to create and execute what’s being asked of them in a moment's notice. This class can also be taken separately or concurrently with our Commercial Classes LEVEL1 or LEVEL 2.

WHEN: Saturdays
TIME: 1:00-4:00 PM
COST: $160.00
Returning students can repeat this level for $100.00.

Welcome to the
Actor's Journey pages...
Introducing a new section of the Studio website designed to offer encouragement, information and resources to actors. Whether you are a student, an alumnus or maybe have never taken a class at the John Sudol Studio, we hope this developing part of our website will prove to be helpful to you. 
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