PI ONLINE:
5-9-08

INSTRUCTION

CLASSES

ON-CAMERA INTENSIVE. Quickly learn to perform professionally. After 3 months of classes, receive your ACTING DEMO REEL at no additional charge. See samples at www.sarantosstudios.com 773/528-7114, 708/848-1100, SarantoStudioS@sbcglobal.net.

WORKSHOPS

The Studio of The Moving Dock Theatre Company
Michael Chekhov Acting Technique Workshops
Creative, physical, practical, expressive
“...a direct route to the actor’s
creativity by the simplest means.”
Weekend Intensive Workshop
May 31 & June 1
Saturday & Sunday 10-4
Summer in the Studio
Five-Day Intensives
June 17-21 & July 15-19
www.movingdock.org
contact@movingdock.org
312/427-5490

COACHES

Bewildered in your monologue hunt and preparation? Baffled as to how this whole business works? Monologue Mom (Belinda Bremner, AEA, SAG/AFTRA, Jefferson and Kennedy Center winner, author of Acting In Chicago, etc.) has most of the answers. Years of coaching Chicago’s finest actors to the newest newcomer, have produced proven solutions to audition worries and woes. Her 12 Step Program streamlines monologue selection and her direction helps you nail the piece. An expert at guiding young actors into the best university training programs, Mom is also there for you for dialects, career triage, and pretty much finishing your homework. She’s home at 312/375-8306.

DIALECT COACH

30 yrs. experience in the theatre performing as an actor with accents. Twenty years teaching, and coaching productions in and around Chicago. On the faculty at Columbia College. Reasonable rates: 1/2 hr and hour sessions. Susan Philpot, pkab95@aol.com, 312/344-6167.

Act in any ACCENT! Contact Eva Breneman: 773/575-6395, elbreneman@yahoo.com. “Perfect British accents” (Chicago Free Press, 2004). BFA/NYU, MA/London’s Central School. Credits: Goodman, Lookingglass, Victory Gardens, Marriott Lincolnshire.

VOCAL INSTRUCTION

Enhance your speaking voice. Heal vocal injury, fatigue and hoarseness. Control loudness, pitch, variety. Kate DeVore is a certified voice/speech pathologist helping people optimize voice use, onstage and off, for 15 years. Dialect/accent coaching available. 773/750-2030, Kate@TotalVoice.net.

Free your individual voice! Experienced singing teacher and coach offers private voice instruction, audition preparation, showcases and speech/diction training. Call Gillian Kelly at 773/764-0867. www.voicequestinc.com.

Vocal instruction for auditions, repertoire and technique. Former music theater faculty, Carnegie Mellon, 10 years. Full-time professional vocalist and pianist. Short-term sessions welcome. Mark Burnell 773/862-2665, mark@markburnell.com.

Rebecca Patterson offers private voice instruction for actors and singers, audition/performance preparation, support for beginning singers, in a positive, high energy environment. rebeccapatterson.com, 773/736-6431.

Musical Theatre, Audition Preparation, Pop/Rock
Develop a solid technique and vocal skills.
Training for the amateur and the professional for over thirty years.
Offices in Naperville and Chicago. Very reasonable rates.
William Rush 773/354-6163 whrush@aol.com

VOICEOVER/DEMOS

Mindy Verson, nationally known Producer, Casting Director and founder of Audio Producers Group is making her voice over demo producing services available at a 5% discount if you mention this ad. Mindy has recently produced or cast spots for such clients as: Sears, Kellogg’s, Rozerem, Petsmart, McDonald’s,HP, Samsung, Keebler, Hallmark, NW Hosp, Earth Hour, Disney, Potbelly’s, Corona and Nintendo. A producer for over 19 years, she is highly recommended by agents in all major markets. If you’re serious about your career, then go where the pros go. Call for a free consultation. 312/977-9495 or e-mail: mindy@APGaudio.com.

DEMO DAYS! Get your demo done now!!! Quick and affordable recording with two experienced voiceover professionals. Just ask Jeff! 847/902-4478.

Sound Advice is the most complete voiceover demo production service available— anywhere. We don’t just produce demos, we produce careers. Our seasoned Casting Directors and Commercial Producers have produced more than 3,000 demos to date and trained over 10,000 talent. Discover for yourself why nothing compares to Sound Advice! Visit www.voiceoverinfo.com then call 773/772-9539.

Professional Voiceover Demos! Go where the pros go! 16-year veteran engineer/VO talent now available to talent from beginner to pro. Producing demos for over 10 years. Directed, Recorded, Produced in a professional studio at a very affordable rate. Recommended by agents. Call Dave Leffel/BAM Studios. 312/255-8862 or dave@bamstudios.com.

HELP WANTED

DAY JOBS

Secret Shopper - Telephone Survey - No Sales. $18 - $22/hr. June 16 - 20, 2008 (M-F), 8am to 5pm. Full days only. Will provide transportation from the Lake Bluff Metra Station. Please call Moebs $ervices 800/237-3317 x16 or e-mail info@moebs.com.

Need flexible work between auditions or shows? The Larko Group, Inc. currently has several temporary, temp-to-hire, and full-time opportunities with some of Chicago’s greatest companies. We offer top pay, bonus potential, health benefits, paid holiday/vacation and a great working environment. For more information, please call Trey Chambers at 312/857-7496. We employ many artists!

Need a flexible job that pays the bills? PERFECT for ACTORS! Work as a leasing agent showing apartments in Chicago’s most popular neighborhoods. Must have car. Call Apartment Guys 773/549-3474 for more info.

INDUSTRY RELATED

UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO seeks Production Manager for Theater and Performance Studies dept. This is a 12-month temporary position with a possibility for permanent employment. Salary competitive, full benefits. Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in theatre. Two years professional production experience required, university setting preferred. Visit www.uchicago.edu—use Job Requisition #079097. Send your cover letter/resume: plahey@uchicago.edu. Fax: 773/834-9154. Mail: University Theater, Attn: Patti Lahey, 5706 S. University Ave., RC 301, Chicago, IL 60637. Deadline June 1st. Job start: July 2008.

Technical Theatre Director and Designer – Join an award-winning Performing Arts program at New Trier High School, located in Winnetka, a suburb north of Chicago. Full-time; excellent pay and benefits. Start in August, 2008. Degree in technical theatre or equivalent professional experience required; teaching certificate preferred. See details and apply at www.newtrier.k12.il.us.

INSTRUCTORS WANTED at New World Rep Theatre of Downers Grove. “Acting 101” sessions begin on OCTOBER 18th for Saturday-only classes. Six-week course in the fall & 12-weeks in spring pay $20/hour minimum. *Experienced youth instructors please send a cover letter and acting resume to: nicknameproductions@earthlink.net, Attn.—Mike Speller.

HEALTH & WELL-BEING

HEALTH CLUB

New Webster Fitness Club/Lincoln Park Fitness Center special offer of $39/mo. memberships to the theatre community. No enrollment fee! Includes use of NEW Cybex Circuit Fitness Equipment, Group Fitness Classes, Aerobics, Yoga, Pilates, Kick-Boxing, Free Weights, Cardio Room with Plasma TVs, Treadmills, Bikes, Ellipticals, and Locker-Rooms. Call 773/248-2006. Group fitness classes at the Webster Location only.

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

ACCOMPANIST/ARRANGER

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EVENT PLANNING

You are the star of your party or wedding: Let me stage manage for you. Event and wedding planner, Lisa Gordon (AEA stage manager with over 20 years of theatre experience), offers her wedding, event and party planning services to the theatre community. Specializing in non-traditional weddings. Also available for benefits and fundraisers. 773/973-2638. Lisa@LisaGordonEvents.com. www.LisaGordonEvents.com.

PHOTOGRAPHERS

Examples of the work and links to the websites of many of these photographers are in the Photographers Gallery.

Michael Brosilow, photographer for Steppenwolf Theatre, offers great headshots. 1370 N. Milwaukee. Call 773/235-4696 for a free consultation. Visa/Mastercard welcome.

HEADSHOTS—PROFESSIONAL, AFFORDABLE. Call today. Studio or on-location. Contact info: 773/505-3047 or paul@pplusgdesign.com. View work at www.pplusgdesign.com.

Jennifer Girard: Former model/actress. 30 yrs experience shooting headshots. I will shoot until you love your pictures. Receive proofs immediately after session. Jennifergirard.com773/871-7762.

Dale Fahey gives you what you need! Clean commercial, edgy theatre, film, etc. Customized just for you! Agency, teacher recommended. Superior quality. Reasonable rates. 773/973-5757.

Anderson Photography, 773/726-7550. Creative headshot, portrait, promotional, event photography. Based in Rogers Park; frequently shoot on location. Call for a personalized shoot with good rates. www.fiercelyalive.com.

Elizabeth Susan Carter
Photography
Oak Lawn based female photographer with studio or on-location
services. Complete headshot and portfolio packages. Competitors’ coupons honored
www. StellarPerceptions.com
708/218-8883

SPACE

THEATRE/OFFICE

Space Available!BoHo’s Newly-Renovated 31-seat space is ready! The BoHo Theatre at Heartland Studio is ideal for intimate theatrical events, auditions, rehearsals, readings, and meetings. Contact Anthony 773/344-8327.

Fantastic Space Available for Theatre Rehearsals, Photo Shoots, & Staged Readings. Beautiful hardwood floors, High wood beam ceilings, and a Piano! Flexible Hours. Contact Child’s Play Touring Theatre at 773/235-8911.

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