TVI member, Danna Brady, just signed with the newly formed Theatrical Division of Mademoiselle Talent Agency. Danna, who’s credits include The Young and the Restless, 12 epsiodes on MTV’s Undressed, and several feature films, is excited by this new development and can wait to benefit from this business relationship. Congrats, Danna.
From the category archives:
Primetime Television
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Matt DeCapua, former TVI Member turned Career Coach, has been missed the last few months in our New York Office. But with a busy career working on stage in Florida and the currently running William Saroyan classic The Time of Your Life at the Storm Theatre in NYC and his performance on last night’s Law & Order: SVU, we couldn’t be happier for him. Still, he could come visit every now and then. Maybe we’ll see him in the next Jonathan Strauss (casting director for Law & Order: SVU) class here at TVI.
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TVI New York Career Coach and Actor, Fajer Al-Kaisi, will be appearing on ABC Primetime News in their News reality segment entitled, “What Would You Do If,” starring John Quinones. Fajer will be playing a Muslim husband trying to buy a house. This episode is set to air sometime in November/December, so make sure to keep an eye out for the fabulous Fajer!
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One of our TVI New York members, Ian Koranek, is making a name for himself on the local stand up comedy circuit. Catch Ian at the Broadway Comedy Club on 53d street between 8th and 9th ave for - and I quote - ‘a solid set of jokes on pop culture, religion and some blue stuff’. Showtime is at 7 pm sharp and cover is $10 with a 2 drink minimum. When Ian isn’t taking to the stages of New York, he is here at TVI honing his acting skills and participating in the exclusive member workshops. Most recently he has been seen by Erika Jensen of James Calleri Casting (Lipstick Jungle, NY primetime series) Catch Erika Jensen again if you can next month for another round of workshops. Call your TVI Consultants at 212 302 1900 as space is limited
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Debra Wunner and Nina Rutsch are caught in the action of looking cute, right before their Soap class with Guiding Light casting director,Rob Decina.
Debra and Nina are actresses with a flare for fashion, which is always a great combination in the acting profession. Rob Decina only teaches at TVI Actors Studio and gives each student his book, The Art of Auditioning for Television. His next class is 3 Thursdays @ 6:30pm, October 23 - November 6th. Call a TVI consultant for details, 212.302.1900.
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TVI member, Elena Campbell-Martinez, just booked a co-star on an episode of the CBS series Big Bang Theory. Elena attended a workshop with Valko/Miller Casting director, Tara Treacy, the week before and then was promptly called for an audition. Coincidence? I think not!
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Congratulations to Kim Miscia, who not only has time to walk the red carpet at the Emmies, nominated for for ‘Outstanding Casting For A Drama Series’ (for the definitely outstanding pilot episode of Mad Men) but will also be teaching an on camera intensive ‘auditioning for prime-time’ workshop at TVI Actors Studios NY this weekend on September 27th. Make sure to ask your consultants about it as space is limited and going fast. The class focuses on fine tuning auditions by working on camera with actual scripts. Actors will explore the auditioning process with an award winning industry expert and learn about everything from auditioning etiquette to current trends and politics of the industry. Don’t miss this invaluable opportunity. To view the class flier download it here: Kim Miscia Int_9-08revised_Flyer.pdf
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Last night, many of New York’s Finest Actors and Entertainers took home the Television Academy’s highest honor for their work on television. Among the biggest winners were New York’s favorite comedy duo, Alec Baldwin and Tina Fey. 30 Rock, celebrating its second year as the Academy’s choice for Outstanding Comedy Series, had a big night with Tina Fey’s two wins for Best Actress in a Comedy and for her brilliant Best Writing for a Comedy Series. Alec Baldwin took home another Emmy for Best Actor in a Comedy Series. And actors, you’ll often find Katja Blichfield, Casting Associate for 30 Rock, at TVI Actors Studio.
You many not know this, but Alec Baldwin made his Broadway debut nearly three decades ago in a show called Loot which also starred Zeljko Ivanek, last night’s winner for Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series in New York’s own Damages. Zeljko has has entertained Broadway audiences for years with recent turns in The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial and The Pillowman. We’ve seen this gifted actor in numerous television shows and films, and as one of his biggest fans I am so glad to see him receiving such distinction for his talent. And Actors, Ross Meyerson will be at TVI Actors Studio in October - he casts Damages with Julie Tucker Casting.
Glenn Close took home the Emmy for Best Actress in a Drama Series for Damages. Despite her major career as a movie star, Glenn’s roots are in the theatre, too. In fact, she’s appeared in Sunset Boulevard and The Real Thing which also featured a young Cynthia Nixon, Sex and the City galpal and Emmy winner for Best Guest Actress in a Drama Series for Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. Jonathan Strauss, Casting Director for Law & Order: Special Victims Unit currently teaches an advanced Television and Film Class at TVI Actors Studio.
We also saw Dianne Wiest take home the Emmy for Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for In Treatment, though she wasn’t present to accept the award…probably due to her current work in All My Sons on Broadway. Jeremy Piven, soon to be seen in Speed-the-Plow on Broadway, took home his second Emmy as well. Laura Linney, another lady of the stage who appeared on Broadway this year in Les Liasons Dangereuses, won her Emmy for Best Lead Actress in a Miniseries or Movie for John Adams.
The Colbert Report and The Daily Show were also winners last night. But, it’s important to note the number of talented actors working in television who started their careers on the stage. And its even more wonderful to see such powerhouse personalities like Alec Baldwin and Glenn Close come home to New York to remind us that there really are so many wonderful opportunities in this great city of ours. Congratulations to all of last nights winners and thank you for sharing your work with us and inspiring and employing New York actors.
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The Casting Society of America (CSA) announced the 2008 Artios Award nominees for Outstanding Achievements in Casting with a full page ad in Daily Variety.
TVI Actors Studio is proud that numerous of the acting teachers at the school have been nominated:
DAYTIME SERIES
Mark Teschner - “General Hospital” (TVI - Los Angeles)
Rob Decina - “The Guilding Light” (TVI - New York)
TELEVISION SERIES - DRAMA
Julie Tucker - “Damages” (TVI - New York)
TELEVISION SERIES - COMEDY
Meg Liberman - “Pushing Daisies” (TVI - Los Angeles)
TELEVISION PILOT - COMEDY
Pat McCorkle “Californication” (Original NY Casting) (TVI - New York)
Meg Liberman - “Pushing Daisies” (TVI - Los Angeles)
CHILDREN’S SERIES PROGRAMMING
Howard Meltzer - “Hannah Montana” (TVI - Los Angeles & New York)
BROADWAY THEATRE - DRAMA
David Caparelliotis - “Mauritius”
OFF BROADWAY
David Caparelliotis - “From Up Here”
The 24th Annual Artios Awards take place November 10th, 2008 in Los Angeles at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza Hotel and in New York at Carolines On Broadway.
Sign up for an acting class by emailing the admissions department at the acting school.
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TVI Members are caught in the act, literally, as they work on their scene for Gossip Girl casting director Daryl Eisenberg at TVI Actors Studio. Daryl partnered up students with sides she brought to class.
Tonight they worked on sides from two girlfriends fighting over a pocket pooch to teachers hitting on their students. All in a days work.
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