I was approached by Sean to start carrying links and teasers to his articles about the business of acting -- looks to me like he's got a lot to offer! Welcome to the ATS Weblong, Sean! AG

06/29/09 SEAN PRATT PRESENTS HIS WEEKLY ARTICLE ON THE BUSINESS OF THE BIZ

The Actor’s Business Card–What it is and Why You Need One

Unlike the traditional business card, the actor’s business card is unique in its design, style and uses.

So in your quest to gain legitimacy, you’ve decide it’s time to get some business cards printed up…this being one of the badges of the professional actor. At your local Kinko’s or Staples, you can choose from a dizzying array of colors, fonts and styles, each designed to allow you to create that one-of-a-kind card. You put your name, cell number and email on it, and if you’re feeling extra special you might add the title Actor or Performer to it. But this calling card you’ve created is based on the mistaken idea that it should mimic the business card of the real estate agent, the attorney or the car salesman. It doesn’t and it shouldn’t.

A reminder about Escanaba In Da Moonlight auditions-

Auditions will be held Monday July 20th from 7-9:30 pm and Tuesday July 21st from 7-8 pm with a potential callback to be held Tuesday July 21 from 8:15-9:30pm.

Location- Sermon Center: 201 N. Dodgion Rd, Indep Mo 64050

Escanaba In Da Moonlight
by Jeff Daniels
When the Soady clan reunites for the opening day of deer season at the family's Upper Peninsula camp, thirty-five-year-old Reuben Soady brings with him the infamous reputation of being the oldest Soady in the history of the Soadys never to bag a buck. In a hunting story to beat all hunting stories, ESCANABA IN DA MOONLIGHT spins a hilarious tale of humor, horror and heart as Reuben goes to any and all lengths to remove himself from the wrong end of the family record book.

ATS Actors Linda Levin, Bill Van Buskirk and Mike Wimpy have scripts in this. And ATS Actors Mary Capehart, Mary Ruth Gunter and Linda Levin have acting roles in this! AG

Playwrite's (sic) Festival : Jul 17-19: 8 pm Fri-Sat; 2 pm Sun
The Festival consists of short 10 to 15 minute plays by local writers.
The performances will be held on July 17,18, at 8PM and July 19th at 2PM. The ticket cost is $10 cash or check payable at the door only. There are no advance ticket sales for this event.
In addition, a Playwriting workshop will be held at Noon on the 19th, prior to that day's performances, it has a separate $10 admission.

I got this from IFC board member Tim Harvey. He's right -- Hanuman is a terrific shooter. AG

Shoot for Music Video
July 1 6:30-9:00
41 and Main Street
Theater located in St. Paul's Episcopal Church

We need you!

Hanuman Brown-Eagle will be shooting, and the camera
is provided by Vemos Motion so you know you will look great!
There are featured extra rolls still available for those interested.

This music video is a period piece so costumes are
necessary. The look is of the turn of the century-
Men:
Dark dress clothes, a white shirt with a high collar, tie
and vest or jacket

ATS Actor Marc King made the Wall Street Journal! His real estate empire ranked 74th in the nation! AG

http://online.wsj.com/ad/top100teamsides.html

This came out in the Pitch Weekly on Wednesday. It's the second review in the article. AG

http://www.pitch.com/2009-06-18/culture/the-unicorn-s-speech-debate-team...