TVI: America’s Acting School in London

America’s Acting School in London

An All-Day Multimedia

Interactive Actors’ Event

This essential workshop for actors aspiring to work in America outlines how to make the transition from the UK to the US. Discover how to make an American acting career a reality as Alan Nusbaum, former Talent Agent, Personal Manager and CEO of TVI Actors Studio guides you step by step through all the aspects of establishing an acting career in Hollywood or New York!

Whether you are seeking representation as an actor or you are interested in the types of visas available and how to obtain them, this in-depth seminar covers it all.

This all day Intensive includes informative interviews with Roy Steinberg, TV Producer/Director, Angela Terry, Los Angeles Casting director, Joel Kleinman, Los Angeles Talent Agent, Corey Pepper, an established working actor, Donald Norris, Los Angeles professional headshot photographer, Pat McCorkle, Broadway/Film Casting Director, Bobby Daye, an established Broadway star and Rob Decina, Casting director, CBS Guiding Light. These interviews focus on winning auditions, callbacks, gaining the competitive edge, managing your career and money plus much more!

Each attendee leaves with the TVI International Handbook, a guide and strategic planner packed with information. This document helps serve the actor with direction on student and working visas, housing, health insurance, actors unions, organizations, and inside tips on how to achieve your goal – a career as a working actor in America!

THIS SEMINAR COVERS:

Insight into the Los Angeles, New York and Chicago markets

Learn how to navigate each of these unique markets and master the city of your choice! All the key points of the industry will be covered. Theatrical & Commercial Agents, Personal Managers, Directors and Producers – How can you network and communicate with them? How can you find representation and how can you book work without representation? What can the unions - SAG, AFTRA, Actors Equity - do for you as an actor? When should you join the unions? These questions and more will be answered as the seminar shares insight into the LA Pilot and Episodic seasons, Broadway, Off-Broadway and Regional Theatre, independent film and feature film opportunities, commercials and television hosting.

Marketing, promotion, packaging

This seminar highlights the correct way to market yourself! Your type! Your strengths! Your marketable talent and skills! These will all be reviewed and are vital to your career as an actor. Broaden your knowledge of how to communicate your assets and gain the competitive edge in your auditions. This inspirational seminar teaches how to turn your individual assets into viable careers.

Auditions, callbacks and your booking potential

Learn the secrets of the trade and what casting directors, directors and producers are seeking. Knowledge is power and actors need to be experts on the differences in casting procedures of the different offices. What does it truly take to book the job? Learn this as well as audition and on the set protocol.

Surviving in America!

How to find housing, the lifestyles of residents, transportation, culture, banking, contacts - all of these personal items are essential to making a smooth transition to the states. Differences in Europe and the U.S will be addressed and emphasis given to the quality of life that you will lead in each city and differences the actor will encounter.

Immigration and Visa Information

Special attention, including an on-camera interview with a U.S. Immigration Attorney, will be given to the types of visas available and how to obtain a Visa to study, do practical training, gain sponsorship and work in the U.S. The legalities of studying, working and living in the U.S. will be examined with helpful recommendations on how to obtain answers to your most pressing questions.

Also included in the seminar:

• Q&A session

• One on One Networking

• Catered Lunch

• Sign up for future auditions

General Admission: £75

London:

Saturday, 5th April 2008

Seminar: 11:00 - 17:00

Check in: 10:30

The American Church in London

Whitefield Memorial Church