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AUDITIONS
Von Heidecke’s Chicago Festival Ballet: Auditions will be held for dancers for Von Heidecke’s Chicago Festival Ballet’s “The Nutcracker” on Aug. 13 at Von Heidecke Ballet Studios, 1239 S. Naper Blvd., Naperville. Auditions schedule is 10 to 11 a.m. for boys and girls ages 6 to 12 and 11 a.m. to 12 noon: dancers age 12 to professional level. Dancers must arrive 30 minutes prior to their age group’s start time to register. Call (630) 527-1052.
“Ghost Stories In the Park … In the Dark”: The Summer Place Theatre will hold auditions for “Ghost Stories In the Park … In the Dark” from 1 to 3 p.m. Aug. 13 in the Alfred E. Rubin River Walk Community Center, 305 W. Jackson Ave., Naperville. Email ghoststories@summerplacetheatre.com or visit summerplacetheatre.com.
Theatre-on-the-Hill: Auditions for Stephen Adly Guirgis’ “Den of Thieves” will be on Aug. 15 and 16 at Bolingbrook’s Performing Arts stage, 375 W. Briarcliff, at the Town Center Building. Call (630) 908-2538 or visit tothbolingbrook.com.
American Grands: Starting July 25, pianists of all levels may apply for a performance spot in the Elgin Community College Arts Center’s American Grands XVII. Applications will be accepted at elgin.edu/americangrands until Sept. 25. At 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin. Call (847) 214-7404 or email ldieffenbach@elgin.edu.
Cantigny Park: Cantigny is seeking volunteers who would like to showcase their musical talent for its “Summer Sounds at Cantigny Park” program. Musicians will be positioned in various garden locations from 5 to 7 p.m. every Thursday evening through September. Musicians should contact Brian Gray at (630) 260-8167 or bgray@cantigny.org.
BOOKS
Anderson’s Bookshops: Not For Kids Only Book Club, 2 p.m. Aug. 14, Anderson’s Two Doors East, Naperville. Lit Wits Book Group, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 16, Downers Grove. Mother Daughter Book Group, 2 p.m. Aug. 20, Downers Grove. At 5112 Main St. in Downers Grove and 123 W. Jefferson Ave. in Naperville. Anderson’s Two Doors East is at 111 W. Jefferson Ave. in Naperville. Call (630) 963-2665.
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After Hours Film Society: The nonprofit group meets at 7:30 pm the second and fourth Mondays of the month (except December). Schedule: The award winning thriller, The documentary, “Bill Cunningham New York.” 7:30 pm Aug. 22.
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Yes. The million dollar contract would be nice but probably won’t be the case. You should get paid something even if it’s just a meal and a copy of the work for your demo-reel. Non-union commercials can pay as little as $50 or as much as $10,000. Union commercials can pay between $2000-$100,000. This would be based on where they’re shown and how many times they’re shown.
Do I need an agent? Agents want a look that they don’t have. They want you to have experience and training. If you have a look that they are deep in, you’d better have more experience and training than anyone they have. They want a self starter that knows what they’re doing. Agents like actors that are low-maintenance and high return.
If I have an agent should I continue to look for auditions? Finding them is not the hard part, it’s getting in the door.
1. California and New York are Union States all S.A.G. jobs will require you to be a S.A.G. member to attend. The non-union jobs won’t pay enough for you to travel from Texas to California or New York.
2. S.A.G. Local Hire. This S.A.G. rule prohibits the hiring of out of state talent unless the producer pays for their travel and accommodations. This cost could easily exceed what it would cost the producer to hire a local name talent with years of experience.
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