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How To Secure Your Future On The Stage
Submitted by mrjpcool on June 24, 2009 - 1:56amIf you’ve ever followed the work of theater directors, you may notice that they often work with many of the same actors repeatedly.

Scam Watch – Fatal Photo Shoots
Submitted by mrjpcool on June 6, 2009 - 3:20amIn 1992, 21-year old model Kimberly Pandelios told her husband that she was meeting with a photographer.

StarSearchCasting.com Web Pages Now Available in 25 Languages
Submitted by mrjpcool on September 30, 2008 - 2:07amCatering to its nearly 266,000 members located on six continents, Star Search Casting uses Google gadgets to help its growing number of international users translate web pages instantly.
Since its launch in 1998, Star Search Casting has quickly become the leading casting website in the United States. Moreover, as it’s popularity increased among U.S. users, the website soon welcomed a growing number of international users, and now caters to Star Search Casting members based on six continents. In an effort to maintain its commitment to actors, dancers, singers and models in all areas of the world, Star Search Casting has now added the Google Gadget’s Translate feature to help Star Search Casting member access casting calls and other resources in 25 languages.

How To Get The Attention Of New Designers Pt 2.
Submitted by mrjpcool on August 23, 2008 - 3:05amJonathan Parker starsearchcasting.com elitecastingnetwork.com
Previously we began talking about what you need to know to book a job with a new designer. For expert advice, we interviewed Ivory Narvell, founder of the Miss Spokesmodel International modeling competition and designer of ReignSuit, a new line of swimwear launching this year. Ivory Narvell has worked with lots of models, including Dani Evans from America’s Next Top Model and was more than happy to give our members and us the scoop on how they can grab the attention of new designers.

How To Get The Attention Of New Designers Pt 1.
Submitted by mrjpcool on August 9, 2008 - 8:50pmWhile you may have to have quite a bit of experience (or a lucky break) before you’re able to land a job modeling major fashion brands like Gucci or Calvin Klein, there are tons of new designers out there who are looking for models just like you. Often up and coming designers have great ideas, innovative designs and superb collections, but small budgets. Therefore new designers often look for new models that are willing to work for experience, or a smaller fee than more experienced models. That’s where you come in.

Could You Be The Next Ryan Seacrest Or Kelly Ripa?
Submitted by mrjpcool on July 13, 2008 - 1:10amIf you’re a fan of reality television, then you’ve probably noticed that quite a few actors, singers, dancers and models are jumping on the bandwagon and taking jobs as on-air personalities and television show hosts. These jobs offer great opportunities for visibility and exposure, and can help make actors household names.

Elite Casting Network Exposes The Latest Entertainment Frauds & Scams
Submitted by mrjpcool on July 8, 2008 - 3:25amAs the number of entertainment scams targeting aspiring actors, singers, dancers and models escalate, and scammers become more sophisticated in their methods, it can be tricky to identify the difference between a scam and a legitimate opportunity. In response to the growing number of modeling scam victims, Elite Casting Network ( www.EliteCastingNetwork.com ), in addition to becoming the number one casting website, has also become the leading provider of up-to-date information on the latest entertainment industry scams. Elite Casting Network educates users on how to spot a scam; actively monitors all site activity to prevent members from becoming the victim of popular internet scams; and encourages members to report suspicious activities and warn others if they’ve uncovered a scam.

Are You Ready To Live On The Edge?
Submitted by mrjpcool on May 27, 2008 - 2:14amUntitledIf you’ve been checking out our casting calls then you know that there are a variety of jobs out there available to aspiring actors and actresses. If you’re considering breaking into the entertainment industry, and you’re athletic, adventurous and you’re looking for a bit of excitement, then a career as a stunt person might just be the job for you!

Scam Watch: Beware Of Erick Kent & The Pembroke Recruitment Agency
Submitted by mrjpcool on May 2, 2008 - 1:49amUntitledScams can cost aspiring models a fortune! Whether it’s a modeling school that requires you to take pricey modeling classes or illegitimate agency that sends you a fake check to cash, modeling scams in all forms can cost you both your hard earned money as well as your dignity.

www.StarSearchCasting.com Delivers The Latest In Entertainment News & Gossip
Submitted by mrjpcool on March 31, 2008 - 1:09amUntitled
HOLLYWOOD – Want to know what’s the latest episode in the Britney Spears saga, or how the Oscars faired in the television ratings game? From Lindsay Lohan to George Clooney, Star Search Casting has the scoop! While actors, dancers, singers and models log in to Star Search Casting to browse the most current casting notices, they also check out the website each day for the latest in entertainment news.

A PERFECT FIT: Working as a fit model in the fashion industry
Submitted by mrjpcool on March 29, 2008 - 1:39amUntitledElite Casting Network posts casting calls daily for a variety of modeling jobs. Whether you’re interested in runway, catalog or swimwear modeling, there’s something for everyone on our website. One of our most recent casting calls was for fit (also referred to as garment fitting) models. Fit models are critical to the fashion industry. They work with manufacturers and fashion designers so that the clothing companies can fit their designs to human frames. Have you ever put on a pair of jeans and they fit perfectly? There was probably a fit model with a body type similar to yours that helped the designer tailor the jeans for you and others like you!

Step It Up: How To Pick Up Choreography Quickly
Submitted by mrjpcool on March 27, 2008 - 12:34amUntitled Often when dance auditions are posted, the casting notice will include a list of requirements. Requirements may be related to age or height and often you’ll have to know a particular style of dance like tap or hip-hop. One of the most common requirements included in dance casting notices is that the dancers must be able to pick up choreography quickly.

Interviewing A Potential Acting Coach
Submitted by mrjpcool on March 24, 2008 - 1:36amNot everyone who professes to be an acting coach is actually qualified to teach you to become a better actor or actress. Therefore it’s important that before you pay for acting classes that you interview your acting coach to determine that they are: 1) trained and experienced and 2) capable of and excited about helping you reach your personal performance goals. A great acting coach will not only help you become the phenomenal actor or actress that you’d always dreamed of being, but also help guide you as you navigate the early stages of your acting career.

Putting Yourself In The Character’s Shoes… Literally
Submitted by mrjpcool on March 21, 2008 - 12:02amIf there was such a thing as an actor’s toolkit, what do you think would be in it? Of course all actors need a headshot and resume. A Star Search Casting membership is another essential item that every actor should also have. Some might say that every actor should prepare and have committed to memory a song that they can sing well to audition for roles that require both acting and singing. And for actors who are interested in musical theater and audition frequently, a pair of character shoes is a must.

SCAM Alert - Elite Casting Network Members Use Community Forums to Investigate Modeling Agencies
Submitted by mrjpcool on March 19, 2008 - 1:08amwww.EliteCastingNetwork.com members are becoming increasingly diligent about researching agents, managers and other entertainment industry professionals before establishing business relationships with them. In cases where Elite Casting Network members are uncertain about the legitimacy of an agent or manager, they often post their questions to the community forum where the Elite Casting Network staff and other members are quick to assist.


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