Chicago Acting blog by David Lawrence

Wednesday, May 14, 2008

Conrad Cantzen Shoe Fund

The Memorial Fund that reimburses eligible entertainment professionals up to $40.00 for shoes. More info on my LA Acting blog.
Labels: money, services

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Thursday, May 01, 2008

Midwest Independent Film Festival May 6th

The Midwest Independent Film Festival takes place Tuesday, May 6th at 6 p.m. at the Landmark Century Centre Cinema, 2828 North Clark Street [Google Map].
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Monday, April 21, 2008

Book Event - Del Close: The Funniest One in the Room

Come and hear myths, legends, and incredible true stories from Del's friends and former students including author Kim "Howard" Johnson and luminaries of Chicago comedy. The book will be available for purchase.

Tuesday, April 29 - Del Close at Second City: The '60s & '70s
The Second City e.t.c. Theatre (1608 North Wells St. [google map])
Doors open at 5:45 pm, event begins at 6 pm
Guests include: Tim Kazurinsky, Joyce Sloane, Michael Gellman, and Andrew Alexander.
This is all I know about this; caveat actor.
Labels: event

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Tuesday, April 08, 2008

Acting Studio Chicago Free Class April 20, 1pm-4pm

In this lecture, Kurt [Naebig] talks about the job of the actor, the process of auditioning and then moves into a discussion of Michael Shurtleff's Guideposts, markers that help the actor with script analysis, leading to active, personal, relational choices. Required for all new students and free to the public. Just call for a reservation [312-527-4566]
(from Acting Studio Chicago).
Labels: class

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Tuesday, April 01, 2008

Midwest Independent Film Festival April 1st

The Midwest Independent Film Festival takes place Tuesday, April 1st at 6 p.m. at the Landmark Century Centre Cinema, 2828 North Clark Street [Google Map].
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Bailiwick Space Available Late Night

Bailiwick has immediate openings for late night improv or comedy shows in the Mainstage. Email info [dgzak1@gmail.com] on your group and we can set up a time to meet.
This is all I know about this; caveat actor (or rather producer).
Labels: spaces

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Monday, March 31, 2008

Postage Rate Increase May 12, 2008

Postage rates are going up on May 12th. Probably $0.83 or $1 for headshots, and $0.27 for postcards.
Labels: money, submissions

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Tuesday, March 25, 2008

Northbound CTA Faster, Southbound Slower

By March 30, Phase 1 northbound track work at Belmont and Fullerton will be completed. Northbound Red Line, Brown Line and Purple Line Express travel times will improve, particularly during the evening rush. In addition, on March 30, the new Southport station will open, along with a temporary station at Diversey.

On March 30, Three-Track Phase 2 will begin with southbound track work at Belmont and Fullerton. All southbound Red Line, Brown Line and Purple Line Express trains will share one track at Belmont and Fullerton. You may experience longer travel times and more crowded trains, especially during the morning rush
(from CTA).
Labels: trends

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Sunday, March 23, 2008

Actor Websites $189

I've started TheyAct.com to make your actor website for $189, which I think is the lowest price for putting your headshot, resume and reel together for your own site. There's an example of a basic site at theyact.com/actor-name/, though I can make you a more sophisticated site too (e.g., your own domain). I can also host it for you.
Labels: services, technology

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Saturday, March 15, 2008

Persistence

Persistence isn't using the same tactics over and over. That's just annoying.

Persistence is having the same goal over and over
(from Seth Godin).
Labels: inspiration

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Tuesday, March 11, 2008

'Public Enemies' Shooting in Chicago

'Public Enemies' is shooting in the Chicago area (some updates on Wisconsin production are on Grinder's blog) and the Chicago extras casting director seems to be Joan Philo, and they may be shooting here through June:
Public Enemies, starring Johnny Depp, Christian Bale and directed by Michael Mann is coming to Chicago and Wisconsin
(from Joan Philo Casting).
Labels: filming in Chicago

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Wednesday, February 27, 2008

Midwest Independent Film Festival March 4th

The Midwest Independent Film Festival takes place Tuesday, March 4th at 6 p.m. at the Landmark Century Centre Cinema, 2828 North Clark Street [Google Map].
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Friday, February 15, 2008

Free Lumber

I believe Vallea Woodbury (773-301-4590) wrote:
Stage flats, lumber, all shapes and sizes available in south parking
lot at the corner of Catalpa and Ashland [google map of possible location]. Yours for the picking/taking.
This is all I know about this, caveat actor.
Labels: spaces

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Wednesday, February 13, 2008

WGA Ended Strike

The Writers Guild of America has ended their strike.
Labels: trends, unions

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Wednesday, January 30, 2008

Midwest Independent Film Festival February 5th

The Midwest Independent Film Festival takes place Tuesday, February 5th at 6 p.m. at the Landmark Century Centre Cinema, 2828 North Clark Street [Google Map].
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