Saturday, August 7, 2010

Tuesday, April 6, 2010

New photos on The Mooring site

The Official Mooring Website now has a new front page poster, along with new production stills. Check out the collection of photos by visiting our site at http://www.themooringmovie.com and clicking on Photos.

Stay on top of new info about The Mooring on Facebook and Twitter.

Thursday, March 18, 2010

6 week Los Angeles class

Hallie Todd Studios is holding a six-week Auditioning, Cold Reading and Camera Technique class from April 15th to May 20th, 2010 in Los Angeles. Classes are small and enrollment is on a first-come, first-served basis.

For our upcoming film, currently in pre-production, we are committed to casting primarily from our student base. If you wish to be considered, enrollment in class is strongly recommended.


AUDITIONING, COLD-READING/CAMERA TECHNIQUE
(13 and older)

THURSDAYS
April 15th - May 20th, 2010 (6 class meetings)
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
COST: $350 (plus processing fee*)

In this six-week session we will focus on building raw material into an integrated performance for the camera.


PART ONE - Weeks 1-3

The world of auditioning is about creating something special and memorable with little or no time. Actors must make personal and high-stakes choices based on an often-limited understanding of the text, character and action.

Through scripted material from a variety of styles from different mediums, we will focus on choices, commitment, and "owning" the audition.

The tools taught in this class will assist you whether meeting agents, managers, casting directors, college admissions directors, future employers, or the rest of the world. Let the insights of truly experienced Hollywood professionals guide you in creating a memorable experience for your audience.


PART TWO - Weeks 3-6

The second three weeks will bring the work from the first three to the camera.

What are the fundamentals of acting on film?

o Hitting marks.
o Emotional and physical continuity.
o Relaxation.
o Honesty.
o Imaginative and unique acting choices.

Learn to calibrate a performance appropriate to the lens choice, shot design and angle. Throughout each session, students will view filmed exercises of their work and engage in discussions to measure knowledge of the content covered.


REQUIREMENTS:
All students are asked to bring a minimum of three 1-2 minute contemporary monologues These pieces can be from a play, movie, television script, edited from a novel, or original material. Please bring 3 typewritten (12 pt) copies to the first class, one for each instructor and one for yourself. These pieces SHOULD NOT BE PERFORMANCE READY, and need only be LOOSELY memorized. (Please call if you have any questions.)



LOCATION:

Studio City
Exact address given upon registration

To register, visit Hallie Todd Studios: Los Angeles Classes or call (818) 789-3760.


Tuesday, February 16, 2010

Auditioning With Monologues - Spokane Classes Feb 20th

Register now for our Saturday, February 20th, 2010 Auditioning With Monologues classes in Spokane, WA!


AUDITIONING WITH MONOLOGUES

When it comes to auditions, Hallie Todd and Glenn Withrow have a combined five decades of experience in what to do and what not to do. The tools taught in this class will assist you whether meeting agents, managers, casting directors, college admissions directors, future employers, or the rest of the world. Let the insights of truly experienced Hollywood professionals guide you in creating a memorable experience for your audience.


Students are asked to bring with them to class one or two contemporary monologues, one to two minutes in length. These speeches should be loosely prepared: somewhat memorized, but not performance-ready. Material can be from a movie, play, adapted from a novel, or original work.


(Very important: Please bring three type-written copies of each piece, one for each instructor and one for yourself.)

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2010


10am - 1pm
(ages 10 to 13 years)
COST: $100


2pm - 6pm
(ages 14 to adult)
COST: $150


LOCATION:
Doubletree Hotel - City Center
The Shades Lounge (main level)
322 North Spokane Falls Court
Spokane, WA

Friday, January 29, 2010

Spokane Events - February 2010

THE ROAD TO HOLLYWOOD

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2010
7pm - 9pm

Meet husband and wife team, producer/director Glenn Withrow and actress Hallie Todd (Lizzie McGuire), for an informal and information discussion at the Moran Prairie Branch Library with Q&A to follow.


  • Receive straightforward, practical advice on the pursuit of a career in television and film.
  • Get information about the casting process for their upcoming film, a coming-of-age high school drama.
  • Hear about their latest project, The Mooring (starring 6 actors discovered in Washington and Idaho!) and be the first to see the official movie trailer!


  • COST: FREE!

    LOCATION:
    Moran Prairie Branch Library
    6004 South Regal Street
    Spokane, WA
    99223

    Please register for the free seminar so we have an idea how many will attend.




    AUDITIONING WITH MONOLOGUES

    When it comes to auditions, our instructors have a combined five decades of experience in what to do and what not to do. The tools taught in this class will assist you whether meeting agents, managers, casting directors, college admissions directors, future employers, or the rest of the world. Let the insights of truly experienced Hollywood professionals guide you in creating a memorable experience for your audience.


    Students are asked to bring with them to class one or two contemporary monologues, one to two minutes in length. These speeches should be loosely prepared: somewhat memorized, but not performance-ready. Material can be from a movie, play, adapted from a novel, or original work.


    (Very important: Please bring three type-written copies of each piece, one for each instructor and one for yourself.)

    SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2010


    10am - 1pm
    (ages 10 to 13 years)
    COST: $100


    2pm - 6pm
    (ages 14 to adult)
    COST: $150


    LOCATION:
    Doubletree Hotel - City Center
    The Shades Lounge (main level)
    322 North Spokane Falls Court
    Spokane, WA

    Sunday, December 27, 2009

    The Mooring on IMDb

    Our feature film "The Mooring" is now listed on IMDb at http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1568929/

    Information is slowly being added and we hope to have a complete cast and crew list up soon.

    Sunday, November 22, 2009

    Spokane December Classes - One Day Only!

    Hallie Todd Studios will be in Spokane to teach two classes on Sunday, December 13th, 2009.

    IMPROVISATION/COLD READING
    (10-12 years old)

    How can you consistently deliver work that will keep you working? By making strong choices, personalizing them, and staying "in the moment." Whether acting material is scripted or improvised, spontaneity is essential. Through scripted material, combined with exercises and games, we will work on text analysis, character and action, addressing the common mistakes and habits actors make that can inhibit their most honest, interesting and memorable performances from reaching the audience.

    Sunday, December 13, 2009
    12 noon to 3 PM (3 hours)
    $100

    IMPROVISATION/COLD READING
    (13-18 years old)

    How can you consistently deliver work that will keep you working? By making strong choices, personalizing them, and staying "in the moment." Whether acting material is scripted or improvised, spontaneity is essential. Through scripted material, combined with exercises and games, we will work on text analysis, character and action, addressing the common mistakes and habits actors make that can inhibit their most honest, interesting and memorable performances from reaching the audience.

    Sunday, December 13, 2009
    4 PM to 8 PM (4 hours)
    $150

    Please visit the Hallie Todd Studios: Spokane Schedule to register.

    Thursday, October 15, 2009

    Spokane November 2009 Classes

    Hallie Todd Studios will be offering classes in Spokane from November 2nd to 5th for ages 7 to adult.

    Visit our Spokane Classes page and register online.