With this ensemble cast we are looking for males and females aged 18-35. Any level of acting or modeling experience will be considered as having the right look and screen presence will be nearly as important as acting ability in many cases.

The casting call and screen test will be conducted by appointment only. If you would like to be considered for an invitation to the casting call please send headshots (or at minimum a recent photo), resumes, and demo reels as soon as possible.

Shooting is scheduled for September 14, 15, 21, and 22.

The Workshop is open to talent between the ages of 10-19 years of age. The Workshop will last for 3 hours. Although this is NOT and audition, it is a great way for your child to be seen and have an educational and great all around experience. Howard is regarded as one of the top casting directors for kids in the country. He has been casting top shows for the past 15 years.

Space is limited. To reserve your space or get more information, visit www.TheCastingWorkshops.com

Dates:
August 21, 2-5 pm
August 22, 9 am – 12 pm
August 22, 1-4 pm

Location:
Intercontinental Plaza Hotel
401 Ward Parkway
Kansas City, MO 64112

Lauren Sweetser, Winter's Bone (Missouri State 2010)

Graduates from the colleges of Arts and Letters, Education and Humanities and Public Affairs will receive their degrees at 5 p.m. that day. One of the 2,539 spring graduates is Lauren Sweetser, a student in the College of Arts and Letters.

Ever since she was a young girl, Lauren Sweetser dreamed of being a performer. Beginning as a dancer and transitioning into acting during high school, Sweetser, of Fayetteville, Ark., followed her passion at Missouri State by earning her Bachelor’s of Fine Arts in acting. She is graduating from the university with an accolade some would only dream of—a role in an award-winning professional film.

Entitled “Winter’s Bone,” the film follows a young girl’s search for her father to save her home. Set and filmed in the Ozarks, Sweetser plays the lead character’s best friend and support system Gail. The film won the prestigious Grand Jury Award at the Sundance Film Festival in 2010.

“I have had goals set for myself and my career for forever, and it is exciting to have this happen so soon,” said Sweetser. “It is definitely a humbling and surreal experience. I am excited to start my career with the type of work that I desire to do.”

On graduation day, her film debut will also screen at Plaster Student Union. Sweetser credits her connections in the Ozarks and training at Missouri State for her success in the film.

“The faculty were very accommodating and supportive of my work in the film,” said Sweetser. “They were vital to me accepting and completing the film while continuing my education.”

During her time at Missouri State, Sweetser participated in various Missouri State productions, including the title role in “Miss Julie.” Though she enjoys the stage, Sweetser plans to pursue film and television roles upon graduation. She plans on moving to Los Angeles to further her acting career, confident that her education at Missouri State is a strong foundation for success.

Winter’s Bone will premiere in Springfield the same evening that Lauren graduates, screening at Plaster Theater on campus at 8:00 pm. We hope Lauren will be able to join us for the screening and to meet the public. Tickets may still be available via MissouriStateTix.com The film is a fund-raiser for the Missouri Film Alliance of Springfield and Community Partnership of the Ozarks, courtesy of the filmmakers. The film will also screen at Campbell 16 beginning June 18th.

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The Gillioz had a very large audience in attendance and were treated to a full production Thursday evening with Jeff Clinkenbeard joined on stage by Ms Prater acting as emcees. Moving with well-practiced ease, the event matched the quality of the films that were recognized.

Best Art Direction – Color Theory, from Mark Leicht and Meganne Rosen O’Neal of Pi Films
Best Sound – Squad 84, from Andrew Donohue and Gabriel Mays of 84OTAS
Best Cinematography – Fear Itself, from Scott Bradley and Christine Schwader of Circles of Confusion (and Pulse Studios)
Best Song or Music – Love & Allergies, by Grant Hendrickson, Todd Gummerman and Sarah Reule
Best Female Performance – Dylan Bradley, in Fear Itself (Scott Bradley’s six year old daughter!)
Best Movie Poster – Game 5, by Jeffrey Johnson of Green Circle Productions (and OTC EMP program)
Best Editing – Scott Bradley and Christine Schwader, for Fear Itself
Audience Favorite – Color Theory by Heather Slater, Producer (see Art Direction above)
Best Male Performance – Jon Adams, in The Love Dilemma from Innocent Bystander Productions
Best Screenplay – Matthew Stowe for The Maiden Voyage of August Juncture’s Incredible Time Machine, from Boca Inc.
Best Direction – Brandon Goodwin and Nate Black, for Love & Allergies, from The Bill Paxton Assassins
Best Use of the Inspiration Package/Best Film – Fear Itself, by Scott Bradley and Angela Garrison

Jennifer Lawrence, Winter's Bone, 2010

The star of “Winter’s Bone,” a moody mystery set in the Ozarks which just won the top prize at the Sundance Film Festival, is a 19-year-old actress from Kentucky named Jennifer Lawrence. She was discovered while still in junior high and has since dedicated most of her waking hours to building a film career, which meant abbreviating high school and skipping college.

“I’ve had a career since I was 14, I pay my own rent, I live on my own, and I’m not going to have a lot in common with somebody who’s my age,” she says. “And I know I sound like a jerk, but what are we going to talk about? Prom? I didn’t go to prom. Or your boyfriend? I’m working — all the time.”

Tickets for the May 14th screening of the film in Springfield can be purchased or picked up at the Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts, the JQH Arena, or the Plaster Student Union ticket offices. Tickets can also be purchased by telephone or on the internet through MSU TIX (http://purchase.tickets.com/buy/TicketPurchase?organ_val=3371&schedule=list).

Box office proceeds will be donated to the Missouri Film Alliance of Springfield, and a local Methamphetamine Recovery Program.

The movie is sponsored by Missouri State University and Ozarks Community Hospital

Screenwriter Paul Guyot will lead a student workshop on writing for television. His workshop is scheduled from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. in Craig Hall 203. Concurrently, Jack Snyder will lead a student workshop on writing for film. His workshop is scheduled from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. in Craig Hall 204.

From 5:00 to 6:30 p.m., Snyder’s film, Ghost Image, will be shown in the Plaster Student Union Theater. From 7:00 to 8:30 p.m., Guyot and Snyder will speak on the art and “business” of screenwriting. Their public lecture, which will take place in the Plaster Student Union Theater, will conclude with a question-and-answer session.

Paul Guyot spent three years writing and producing the CBS drama, Judging Amy, at which time he worked with famed writer-producers Barbara Hall and Karen Hall. Recently, Guyot has executive-produced pilots for TNT, Sony Pictures Television, and Fox TV Studios.

In 1995, Jack Snyder, who teaches Media Studies at UMSL, won the Silver Award at the Worldfest Charleston for his short film, Variations on a Theme. In 2007, he wrote and directed the movie, Ghost Image, which stars Elisabeth Rohm (from Law & Order and Miss Congeniality 2), and is currently airing on The Showtime Network and The Movie Channel.

The Missouri State English Society is proud to host these public events, which have been partially funded by a University SOFAC grant. Co-sponsors include the Missouri State Screenwriting Program, the Department of English, the Department of Media, Journalism & Film, Moon City Press, and the Springfield Writers Guild.

The event at a glance:
When: March 20, 2010
Where: Craig Hall and Plaster Student Union Theater on the Missouri State campus.
What: Screenwriting workshops 3:30-500 p.m. (Craig Hall 203 and 204)
Showing of Ghost Image 5:00-6:30 p.m. (PSU Theater)
Lecture by Paul Guyot and Jack Snyder 7:00-830 p.m. (PSU Theater)

Event Flyer – click to download

Aspiring writers, lovers of TV/film, and students of American popular culture will find these events enjoyable and informative. For further information, contact English Society President, gemma Bellhouse, at 417-808-1002 (email: gemma1@live.missouristate.edu).

This is a web series not a short, so the time commitment is longer, we plan to do 8 awesome episodes.

What: Casting Call, JO VS Web Series
When: Friday March 5th, 2:00 – 5:00 pm
When: Saturday March 6th, 12:00 – 4:00 pm
Where: Creamery Art Center
411 N. Sherman Parkway, Springfield, Missouri 65802
Facebook event

BRING RESUME AND HEAD SHOTS IF YOU HAVE ANY

Sides will be available, if you want it before the audition, contact Blue Lightle so i can give you some.

Characters and description will be on the Facebook Page. We will have PLENTY of guest stars for each episodes so if you don’t make it in the main cast you will still have plenty of opportunities to participate.

If you can’t make it to one of these dates, or you want to talk about my experience, or benefits for new actors for working with me, please contact Blue Lightle via Facebook.

Photo Credit: Stephen Vaughn / SMPSP

What: Casting Call – Summer of the Spy
When: Saturday February 20th, 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
Where: Strong Hall, Room 150
Missouri State University campus

Note that Children auditions will run from 11:00-2:00 PM and adult auditions will run from 3:00-7:00 PM.

We are looking for:

JOSH: he needs to be a male child actor (7-12) who is eager to be on set and has some experience in acting. This part is the lead role, it is a child who is highly interested in becoming a spy, is bored of daily routines, somewhat inquisitive, full of life, and full of mischief.

NADINE: this is our strongest supporting role we are looking for women from (20-80) years of age. Originally, this part was written to be a “grandma” but to help expand the potential acting pool this character can be altered to fit a younger actress into an “aunt.” In the story, this character is the main guide for Josh, she loves simple things, baking pies, and being the independent woman she is. If you have any training in stunts, you may want to consider this part; if you do not have training in stunts I would highly encourage you to still tryout for this role.

CALLISTO: the mother of Josh who will need to be in the age range of (25-40s): an eccentric, somewhat spacey mother who contrasts the role of her husband.

FRANK: the father of Josh who will need to be in the age range of (25-40s): a straight laced, pay the bills, stay practical kind of father.

ELDERLY WOMAN: this part may be altered to fit an actor who shows an understanding of humor, timing, and delivery. Originally this is written for an “elderly woman.” This character is derived from a backwards rural type of setting where electricity has no place.

SPIES: we are in need of around 6 SPIES who are trained/experienced in stunts whether parkour, kickboxing, combat, etc. If anyone knows of any local bouncers that may be interested, please send them the word as well.

We’re hoping for a nice turnout this upcoming weekend. If you would like to audition for a part please visit this website to sign-up

Please remember to go through e-mail confirmation to complete your audition setup time.

If there are any additional questions please call (816)-868-5619 for Mike Rogers.

Thank you so much for your time.

Photo Credit: Stephen Vaughn / SMPSP

What: Casting Call
Where: Craig Hall 203, Missouri State University
When: 12:00 – 3:30 pm Saturday 2/13/2010
for auditions….

We are looking for:
A male (20s-40s) with a strong voice that is somewhat athletic to play the part of a spy. This character will also come in during the rest of production for voice over work. This part is somewhat comedic.

A female (20s-40s) with an athletic presence as another spy. This has no speaking parts, but is equally as vital.

And lastly, we need someone (20s-80s) to play the part of a guard who will be searching the perimeter for the male spy.

If there are any questions please call (816)-868-5619 for Mike Rogers.

Screenwriter Paul Guyot will lead a student workshop on writing for television. His workshop is scheduled from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. in Craig Hall 203. Concurrently, Jack Snyder will lead a student workshop on writing for film. His workshop is scheduled from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. in Craig Hall 204.

From 5:00 to 6:30 p.m., Snyder’s film, Ghost Image, will be shown in the Plaster Student Union Theater. From 7:00 to 8:30 p.m., Guyot and Snyder will speak on the art and “business” of screenwriting. Their public lecture, which will take place in the Plaster Student Union Theater, will conclude with a question-and-answer session.

Paul Guyot spent three years writing and producing the CBS drama, Judging Amy, at which time he worked with famed writer-producers Barbara Hall and Karen Hall. Recently, Guyot has executive-produced pilots for TNT, Sony Pictures Television, and Fox TV Studios.

In 1995, Jack Snyder, who teaches Media Studies at UMSL, won the Silver Award at the Worldfest Charleston for his short film, Variations on a Theme. In 2007, he wrote and directed the movie, Ghost Image, which stars Elisabeth Rohm (from Law & Order and Miss Congeniality 2), and is currently airing on The Showtime Network and The Movie Channel.

The Missouri State English Society is proud to host these public events, which have been partially funded by a University SOFAC grant. Co-sponsors include the Missouri State Screenwriting Program, the Department of English, the Department of Media, Journalism & Film, Moon City Press, and the Springfield Writers Guild.

The event at a glance:
When: January 30, 2010
Where: Craig Hall and Plaster Student Union Theater on the Missouri State campus.
What: Screenwriting workshops 3:30-500 p.m. (Craig Hall 203 and 204)
Showing of Ghost Image 5:00-6:30 p.m. (PSU Theater)
Lecture by Paul Guyot and Jack Snyder 7:00-830 p.m. (PSU Theater)

Link to map including parking

Aspiring writers, lovers of TV/film, and students of American popular culture will find these events enjoyable and informative. For further information, contact English Society President, gemma Bellhouse, at 417-808-1002 (email: gemma1@live.missouristate.edu).