The Acting/Modeling Boot Camp

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Take a look at the information for other Boot Camps being held in your area:

Baltimore, Maryland (November 15th)
Charleston, South Carolina (February 18th)
New Orleans, Louisiana (February 21st)
Dallas, Texas (November 19th)

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Praise for the "Acting/Modeling Boot Camp"

“I wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed your boot camp. I came out of the event with so much useful information. The next day, when I was exercising with my sister, I shared just SOME of what I learned. An hour and a half later, I don't know which got a better workout--my legs or my jaw!!! The seminar was fabulous and so were you. Thank you so much for all your help and information.”

Rita Manguso • FL

“I had the pleasure of having Aaron Marcus give his acting/commercial modeling seminar at my agency. What impressed me the most was how well he prepared my models and actors before their photo session. The homework and exercises he gave to my talent allowed them to walk into the photo session with a sense of confidence that helped them tremendously. The information was so valuable that I had my photographer take his workshop before the sessions. Aaron's workshop is a wonderful investment for all agencies and schools.”

Doreen Crow, President, Reflections Fashion and Talent Agency • TX

“I just wanted to let you know how much Steve and I enjoyed your boot camp. We found it to be very informative. The atmosphere was great, too. I noticed that people were not only friendly, but encouraging. It was a reflection of you and the atmosphere you created. Thank you for such a pleasant day.”

Theresa Banghart • VA

“You gave such a great informative boot camp and I really enjoyed it! The knowledge and insights that you share in your boot camp, is so valuable for anyone wanting to get started or move forward with a career in commercial acting/modeling.

I have gained a lot from you and your guest speakers...and am looking forward to applying the new skills to work on my commercial portfolio. Also, I want to mention how much I appreciate the monthly newsletter. It's a great motivator for anyone in this industry! Thank you again for the gift of new skills that you have taught me in commercial acting/modeling. I am forever grateful.”

Liza Griffin • GA

“After hearing so many wonderful things about Aaron Marcus' workshop, I decided to have him work with my actors and commercial models. He was simply AMAZING!! My photographer told me that he never had students so well prepared before their sessions, and their photos turned out incredibly well. Without a doubt, this was because of Aaron's seminar. His workshop is one of the best investments any school director can make. Aaron=s workshop will now be a regular part of my curriculum.”

Nikki Pederson, Nikki Pederson Talent • Texas

Find an agent, a photographer, and even get bookings on your own!

The Acting/Modeling Boot Camp is an all-day acting and commercial modeling seminar which brings you in contact with some of the most successful people in the industry. Learn how you can get started and get work as an actor and commercial model in your market. The next Boot Camp is secheuled for Baltimore, Maryland on November 15th and future camps will be coming to Charleston, South Carolina

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The Baltimore Acting/Modeling Boot Camp

Meet these and other local and national industry professionals at The Sleep Inn, Inn & Suites Airport on Saturday, November 15th, 2008 from 10:00 am - 4:30 pm.

Aaron Marcus - A full-time actor/commercial model with over 1000 bookings.
Norman Watkins - A freelance commercial photographer
Betsy Royall - an established casting director in the Mid-Atlantic region
John Strawbridge - Director for the cable TV series "The Church"
Maynard Edwards - Co-host and executive producer of "The Ed Norris Show"

The Sleep Inn, Inn & Suites Airport is located at:
6055 Belle Grove Road
Baltimore, MD 21225
410-789-7223 [ Find on Google Maps ]

Topics Discussed and Guest Speakers

What is Commercial Modeling?	Aaron Marcus
Read more about Aaron Marcus Aaron Marcus has made his living as an actor and commercial model since 1986. You have seen him on Law & Order: Criminal Intent, The West Wing, America's Most Wanted, HBO's The Wire, and 1112 other projects. He is also the author of How to Become a Successful Commercial Model, and publisher of The Tear Sheet Newsletter. Aaron offers his How to Become a Successful Commercial Model Seminar to acting and modeling schools throughout North America.
How to prepare before your photo shoot	Aaron Marcus
Special techniques to use during a shoot and for acting auditions	Aaron Marcus
The specific formulas and ingredients needed to create strong commercial shots	Aaron Marcus
What a Commercial Photographer Looks For in Models	Norman Watkins
Read more about Norman Watkins Norman Watkins is a freelance commercial photographer living and working in the mid-Atlantic region. He has kept busy shooting commercial assignments for design, corporate and institutional clients as well as individual talent and artist photography since 1985. 3000 Chestnut Avenue Suite 221 Baltimore, Maryland 21211 410.467.3358 studio phone watkins.fotoz@verizon.net nwatkinsphotography.com
Lunch Break
The Best Way to Get Cast in a Movie, TV Show, Commercials and Print Work	Betsy Royall
Read more about Betsy Royall Betsy Royall is an established casting director and a proud member of the Casting Society of America, a certified coach with the International Coach Federation and serves on the advisory board of Women in Film and Video. Betsy casts for television, commercials, print and voice-overs, as well as major motion pictures in the Mid-Atlantic region. Active in the community and always happy to lend a hand to local talent, she has gained a reputation as one of the area's most successful and caring casting directors. Betsy studied sociology at Ohio Wesleyan and the art of coaching at Coach U. 6247 Falls Rd. Baltimore, MD 21209 410-578-3826 betsy@betsycasting.com http://www.betsycasting.com/
What a Director Needs to See From an Actor	John Strawbridge
Read more about John Strawbridge John Strawbridge is Writer/Director living in Baltimore. As a director, John is currently in pre-production on the dramatic cable TV series "The Church", and is in post-production for the short film CONVERGENCE. He is also developing an independent feature film project. As an associate Casting Director with Pat Moran + Associates, C.S.A., he worked on casting the HBO series, The Wire, as well as the East Coast casting for the feature films SYRIANA, WEDDING CRASHERS and was part of the search for the new Superman/Clark Kent for SUPERMAN RETURNS. Other recent projects include HBO's Something the Lord Made (which received both an Emmy Nomination and an Artios Award for casting), John Waters' A DIRTY SHAME, an ABC Pilot, NBC's Joey, Universal's RED DRAGON, HBO's Shot in the Heart, and The WB's Young Americans. For five seasons, he worked on NBC's Homicide: Life on the Street, which received 3 Emmy nominations and one Emmy Award for casting. As one of the founding directors of Actors Company Theatre, John has directed projects including "Jake's Women", "Steel Magnolias", "Love Letters", "On Golden Pond", Later Life", "War of the Worlds" and "Harvey". John also directed the inaugural production of the Actors' Center play reading series, "Come Back to the Five and Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean" He has also directed projects for Pasadena Theatre Company ("I Hate Hamlet", "California Suite") and for The Little Theatre of Alexandria ("Hot L Baltimore", "The Odd Couple"), for which he was twice nominated for Best Director. He is the Founder and Creative Director of Campanile Media, which provides writing, directing, educational, and consulting services. Mailings to: Actors Company Theatre - P.O. Box 231 - Linthicum, MD 21090 Email: john@actorsco.com www.actorsco.com
How to market yourself and find agents, photographers and book jobs	Aaron Marcus
Learn how you can get photos taken free	Aaron Marcus
Learn how to properly fill out the contracts you will be asked to sign after every job	Aaron Marcus
How to Break into Radio	Maynard Edwards
Read more about Maynard Edwards Maynard Edwards is best known to Baltimore radio listeners as the sometimes outrageous and always outspoken co-host and executive producer of Baltimore’s #1 Afternoon Talk Show "The Ed Norris Show" on WHFS-FM. A Maryland native, Maynard has been a radio fixture since 1994 when he began his career with the legendary “Rouse & Company” Morning Show on WQSR. In 2005, after more than a decade of top ratings, national awards and over 5000 shows, Maynard moved to WHFS to produce and co-host the “Ed Norris Show”, which currently enjoys the top spot in the Baltimore radio ratings war. Maynard is one of the only radio personalities in Baltimore history to have #1 ratings in Mornings, midday’s and afternoons. As an actor, Maynard has made dozens of national TV appearances including the Guiding Light, "The Tonight Show" and "The West Wing". Maynard also has done many local and national TV commercials and is an accomplished voice-over artist and musician. As a service to working actors, Maynard accepts students for one on one voice-over intensives that give working actors an introduction to the world of voice-over and a staring point for finding V/O work in the Baltimore/ Washington area. During these 2-hour appointment only sessions, actors will learn to utilize their existing skills as they apply to voice-over work and during the session each actor will produce a usable V/O demo. For more info or to schedule an appointment, call 410-979-8085 or e-mail maynardmusic@comcast.net
Conclusion and closing remarks	Aaron Marcus

Registration Information

The Baltimore Acting/Modeling Boot Camp costs only $150 to attend. If paying the full amount up-front is a problem, a 50% deposit is enough to secure your place in the class. No one will be kept from attending the Acting/Modeling Boot Camp due to lack of funds. Alternate payment plans are available. Please contact Aaron at aaron@howtomodel.com or (410) 764-8270 for more information.

Discounts and Bonuses

After the seminar, you'll be able to buy Aaron's book, "How to Become a Successful Commercial Model," as well as other items from Aaron, at a 50% discount.

If you've already purchased a copy of How to Become a Successful Commercial Model, you will receive a true discount. When sending in your registration form, let us know where and when you purchased the book.

If you have already attended one of Aaron's prior boot camps, you will receive a 50% discount off this Acting/Modeling Boot Camp. Your cost will only be true (false before November 8th).

When sending in your registration form, write when and where you attended the seminar, or when or where you purchased the book.

The Charleston Acting/Modeling Boot Camp

When registering, choose the "Charleston, SC Boot Camp" product from the store.

Meet these and other local and national industry professionals at The Millie Lewis/Charleston Agency on Wednesday, February 18th, 2009 from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm.

Aaron Marcus - A full-time actor/commercial model with over 1000 bookings.
Suzanne Manseau Green - Owner of the Millie Lewis/Charleston Modeling and Talent Agency
Donna Wall - A Charleston area model and actor.

The Millie Lewis/Charleston Agency is located at:
7475 Northside Drive
Charleston, SC 29420
843-571-7781 [ Find on Google Maps ]

Topics Discussed and Guest Speakers

Learn how to deal with nervousness at auditions and on the set	Aaron Marcus
Read more about Aaron Marcus Aaron Marcus has made his living as an actor and commercial model since 1986. You have seen him on Law & Order: Criminal Intent, The West Wing, America's Most Wanted, HBO's The Wire, and 1112 other projects. He is also the author of How to Become a Successful Commercial Model, and publisher of The Tear Sheet Newsletter. Aaron offers his How to Become a Successful Commercial Model Seminar to acting and modeling schools throughout North America.
Understand the differences between agents, managers, art/creative directors and casting directors	Aaron Marcus
Learn how to use special techniques for TV, film and commercial auditions/go-sees	Aaron Marcus
Get a homework assignment so you will know the best way to prepare before your photo session	Aaron Marcus
Create attention-getting head shots and composite sheets	Aaron Marcus
Get practice photos taken free	Aaron Marcus
Accurately manage and understand the business side of the industry	Aaron Marcus
How to Get Representation With an Agent	Suzanne Manseau Green
Read more about Suzanne Manseau Green Suzanne Manseau Green has been the owner and director of the Millie Lewis Models and Talent of Charleston, since 1989. This full-service agency represents actors, models singers and dancers locally, and as a mother agent to talent throughout the world. 7475 Northside Drive North Charleston, SC 29420 (843) 571-7781 success@millielewischarleston.com http://www.millielewischarleston.com
The Acting and Modeling Work in the Charleston area	Donna Wall
Read more about Donna Wall Donna Wall is a local actor and model and has appeared in commercial print ads and brochures such as Sears Optical, Kessler Hotels, Coachmen, Palmetto Bluff Resorts, Plaid Enterprises, and Bayliner Boats. In addition, she has done work for Touchstone Television's Army Wives and has appeared in TV commercials and industrials such as Dodge, Piggly Wiggly, Check into Cash, and South Carolina Federal Credit Union. Donna is represented by Millie Lewis in the Charleston area. She is also signed with Elite Models in Atlanta and Carolina Talent in Charlotte.
Help your agent by marketing yourself	Aaron Marcus
Impress agents, manager, photographers, and get them to cast you again and again	Aaron Marcus
Obtain copies of their tear sheets	Aaron Marcus
Properly fill out vouchers	Aaron Marcus
Get the the needed information before and after every job	Aaron Marcus
Make the necessary changes in all model release forms	Aaron Marcus
Critique any photos that are brought to the event	Aaron Marcus

Registration Information

If you register after the Late Registration date of , the cost is $125. If paying the full amount up-front is a problem, a 50% deposit is enough to secure your place in the class. No one will be kept from attending the Acting/Modeling Boot Camp due to lack of funds. Alternate payment plans are available. Please contact Aaron at aaron@howtomodel.com or (410) 764-8270 for more information.

Discounts and Bonuses

After the seminar, you'll be able to buy Aaron's book, "How to Become a Successful Commercial Model," as well as other items from Aaron, at a 50% discount.

The Acting/Modeling Boot Camp is Produced by Aaron Marcus.

For additional information on future boot camps, or if you are having problems downloading the registration form, please contact Aaron Marcus at aaron@howtomodel.com or by phone at (410) 764-8270.

Photo by Richard Mellinger