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Principal actor and casting is now underway.See the post titled Actors Headshot and Resume Information regarding how to submit for acting roles.*** Please submit photos and resumes by mail only. 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Principal actor and extras casting is now underway for the series.See the post titled Actors Headshot and Resume Information regarding how to submit for acting roles.*** "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8068676505320426428/posts/default/2247029745184992255"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8068676505320426428/posts/default/2247029745184992255"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http://www.abcfamilyauditions.com/2009/04/abc-family-make-it-or-break-it-new.html","title":"ABC Family \"Make It or Break It\" New Series Auditions"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Alan Baltes"},"uri":{"$t":"http://www.blogger.com/profile/13046079515408821971"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$extendedProperty":{"xmlns$gd":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005","name":"OpenSocialUserId","value":"05222674473081912623"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8068676505320426428.post-7474243510217238749"},"published":{"$t":"2009-04-19T16:43:00.000-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2009-04-19T16:45:01.845-07:00"},"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Note Regarding Filming Locations"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"To be considered at all for a role in a television show or film, you should either look for productions casting in your area or move to a city where they are being cast, in order to be a local.Even if you're willing to pay for travel to the shooting locations for a few days to work, no one wants to take the risk on an out-of-town actor. 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No one can give that sort of guarantee. The audience holds that card.* Any agent who asks for money upfront to get you work. 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I am using this as an example ONLY that you should find a teacher at your level in your area and study), told me once that a student came walking into one of his classes and had such a huge level of confidence, that everyone in the "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8068676505320426428/posts/default/4363172243036242309"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8068676505320426428/posts/default/4363172243036242309"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http://www.abcfamilyauditions.com/2009/04/always-be-prepared.html","title":"Always Be Prepared!"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Alan Baltes"},"uri":{"$t":"http://www.blogger.com/profile/13046079515408821971"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$extendedProperty":{"xmlns$gd":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005","name":"OpenSocialUserId","value":"05222674473081912623"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8068676505320426428.post-6780730764709091722"},"published":{"$t":"2009-04-18T14:53:00.000-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2009-04-19T16:52:18.944-07:00"},"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Background Extras Photos"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"Film and television extras use a color 4\"x6\" snapshot with a white background, from the waist up. 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But it is best to be "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8068676505320426428/posts/default/6780730764709091722"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8068676505320426428/posts/default/6780730764709091722"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http://www.abcfamilyauditions.com/2009/04/background-extras-photos.html","title":"Background Extras Photos"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Alan Baltes"},"uri":{"$t":"http://www.blogger.com/profile/13046079515408821971"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$extendedProperty":{"xmlns$gd":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005","name":"OpenSocialUserId","value":"05222674473081912623"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8068676505320426428.post-8102116547610806646"},"published":{"$t":"2009-04-18T14:49:00.000-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2009-04-19T16:51:46.790-07:00"},"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Advice for working as a Background Extra"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"* Buy a Thomas Brothers Map Book. The casting people will give you these map coordinates when giving you your call time and location.* Bring a small folding chair, something to read, sunscreen, a couple of light snacks, a notepad, and two pens.* Follow the wardrobe instructions and requirements, as you will be checked by the wardrobe department when you arrive on the set. Bring an extra jacket ("},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8068676505320426428/posts/default/8102116547610806646"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8068676505320426428/posts/default/8102116547610806646"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http://www.abcfamilyauditions.com/2009/04/advice-for-working-as-background-extra.html","title":"Advice for working as a Background Extra"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Alan Baltes"},"uri":{"$t":"http://www.blogger.com/profile/13046079515408821971"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$extendedProperty":{"xmlns$gd":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005","name":"OpenSocialUserId","value":"05222674473081912623"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8068676505320426428.post-6747307839394071514"},"published":{"$t":"2009-04-18T02:37:00.000-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2009-04-18T02:38:18.419-07:00"},"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Actors Headshots and Resumes"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"*** IMPORTANT NOTE ***Unsolicited phone calls and personal visits to casting directors are prohibited in the entertainment industry. Not only does it display a huge level of non-professionalism, it is extremely inconsiderate of casting directors time. They receive hundreds, and even thousands of photos and resumes every week. They certainly can not accommodate being inundated with phone calls "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8068676505320426428/posts/default/6747307839394071514"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8068676505320426428/posts/default/6747307839394071514"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http://www.abcfamilyauditions.com/2009/04/actors-headshots-and-resumes.html","title":"Actors Headshots and Resumes"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Alan Baltes"},"uri":{"$t":"http://www.blogger.com/profile/13046079515408821971"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$extendedProperty":{"xmlns$gd":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005","name":"OpenSocialUserId","value":"05222674473081912623"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8068676505320426428.post-8722702436656818462"},"published":{"$t":"2009-04-18T02:36:00.001-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2009-04-18T02:36:59.102-07:00"},"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Actors Resume For Beginners"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"I am often asked about what to put on a resume when you have little or no experience. Well, we all have to start somewhere. When I first started acting, I only had some extra work that I had done. And I still landed an agent. Some people may say to lie. DO NOT lie! The business side of the entertainment industry is a tight knit community, and you will most likely be caught. You do not want to "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8068676505320426428/posts/default/8722702436656818462"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8068676505320426428/posts/default/8722702436656818462"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http://www.abcfamilyauditions.com/2009/04/actors-resume-for-beginners_18.html","title":"Actors Resume For Beginners"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Alan Baltes"},"uri":{"$t":"http://www.blogger.com/profile/13046079515408821971"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$extendedProperty":{"xmlns$gd":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005","name":"OpenSocialUserId","value":"05222674473081912623"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8068676505320426428.post-7064406979387843237"},"published":{"$t":"2009-04-16T23:10:00.000-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2009-04-19T16:50:30.834-07:00"},"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Film  and Television Terminology"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"Action: The cue that is shouted when the camera starts rollingA.D.: Assistant DirectorAd Lib: made up dialogue that is not scripted; a form of improvisationArt Director: Person who creates and designs setsAvail: a courtesy situation extended by an agent to a producer indicating that a performer is available to work a certain job. Avails have no legal or contractual statusBackground Talent: Also "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8068676505320426428/posts/default/7064406979387843237"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8068676505320426428/posts/default/7064406979387843237"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http://www.abcfamilyauditions.com/2009/04/film-and-television-terminology.html","title":"Film  and Television Terminology"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Alan Baltes"},"uri":{"$t":"http://www.blogger.com/profile/13046079515408821971"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$extendedProperty":{"xmlns$gd":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005","name":"OpenSocialUserId","value":"05222674473081912623"}}]},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8068676505320426428.post-6586652416933341782"},"published":{"$t":"2009-04-16T23:07:00.000-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2009-04-16T23:20:13.244-07:00"},"title":{"type":"text","$t":"A little history about ABC Family"},"summary":{"type":"text","$t":"ABC Family is an American cable television network currently owned by Disney-ABC Television Group, a division of The Walt Disney Company. ABC Family offers contemporary and inclusive programming, including series, movies, events, and enhanced ABC encore presentations.The network launched on April 29, 1977 as CBN Satellite Service, an arm of Pat Robertson's Christian Broadcasting Network. The "},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8068676505320426428/posts/default/6586652416933341782"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8068676505320426428/posts/default/6586652416933341782"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http://www.abcfamilyauditions.com/2009/04/little-history-about-abc-family.html","title":"A little history about ABC Family"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Alan Baltes"},"uri":{"$t":"http://www.blogger.com/profile/13046079515408821971"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$extendedProperty":{"xmlns$gd":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005","name":"OpenSocialUserId","value":"05222674473081912623"}}]}]}});