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Brian Vermeire is a proud graduate of the Sanford Meisner 2-year acting program. While studying the Meisner Technique he simultaneously learned the ropes of improv and sketch-comedy at the famous Groundlings Theatre in Los Angeles. There he studied directly under such well-known comedic actors as Mindy Sterling (Austin Powers, Drop Dead Gorgeous, How the Grinch Stole Christmas) and Tim Bagley (Happy Texas, The Mask, Austin Powers). After being armed with his formal acting training he was invited to join the award-winning Sanford Meisner Theatre Company in North Hollywood, where he has performed in numerous plays that have earned him rave reviews from such publications as LA Weekly, LA Times and Back Stage West/Drama Logue.
Brian is also a respected stand-up comedian known in the Los Angeles market as the "sharp and witty comedian with a 'late night-style' talk show host appeal." Brian performs stand-up comedy which often "hysterically lampoons current events with amazingly twisted, skewed and off-kilter punchlines." You can catch Brian playing to crowds at major comedy clubs such as The Comedy Store, Caroline's and The Ice House.
Brian has extensive experience within the Entertainment Industry wearing many hats as a writer, producer and actor. He has worked for FOX, The Disney Channel, The Family Channel, WireBreak Entertainment and Vin DiBona Productions. Brian graduated cum laude from Emerson College, receiving a B.A. in Broadcast Journalism.
Brian has always had a desire to create not only as an actor and producer, but also as a screenwriter. Serious about the craft, he attended Robert McKee's intensive Story Structure Seminar. The seminar, taught by the most widely known and respected screenwriting lecturer in the world, has left him remembering that, "Story-telling has form, but no formula." After having gained much wisdom straight from the master, Brian immediately put his creative energy to work. To-date he has co-written four unique scripts and a sit-com pilot. The next project on his docket is producing a romantic-comedy entitled, REARended.
Outside of performing, Brian is the CEO of Holdon Log ~ the Entertainment Industry's number one provider of organizational logbooks and Webware for performers. Brian has traveled as a seminar leader or guest speaker for SAG Conservatory, SAG Foundation, The Actors Center, National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts, VOICE 2010, The LA Femme International Film Festival, The Image Awards, The Actor's Network, Acting Success Now, The Actors Fund, Children in Film, BizParentz, Actors Creative Workshop, The Sanford Meisner Studio, The ShowBiz Expo, Creative Actors Alliance, Women In Film, StayTunedTV.net, HollyShorts Film Festivaland other numerous respected performing organizations. Brian addresses the problems performers face and provides them with innovative solutions through Holdon Log's webware product, PerformerTrack.
Brian has been interviewed or his products reviewed in print with high praise in How to be a Working Actor, Back Stage, New England Entertainment Digest, Hollywood How-To, MovieMaker, Chuckle Monkey, Music Connection, Theatre Bay Area, Supermodels Unlimited, Amateur Stage. Brian also enjoys embracing technology having appeared in podcasts and recorded interviews for The Thriving Artists Circle, REEL Ladies on the Spot, Actors Connect, Inside Entertainment, Business Of Entertainment and Everything Acting Podcast.- Actress
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Kristina Hughes, a New England native and a firm believer that through hard work and perseverance one's acting career can flourish to "expected heights" while unveiling "unexpected roles".
While growing up in Medford, Massachusetts and attending Lexington Christian Academy in the suburbs of Boston in her late teens, she was captivated by the Entertainment Industry while acting in local theatre productions, participating in finishing school and involving herself in modeling. Ms. Hughes then took the next step to follow her curiosity and graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in English/Communications with a concentration in Writing and Theatre from Salve Regina University in Newport, Rhode Island.
Soon after she made her way to NYC and Florida to train, audition and work as an actor on the sets of Thunder in Paradise, DropZone, Central Park West and on stage in Pomp, Duck and Circumstance. Shortly thereafter, Ms. Hughes experienced the thrill of competing in the world-renowned 'Miss USA Pageant' as the proud representative of 'The Constitution State'- embracing the coveted role of "Miss Connecticut USA".
With the intent of making acting her career, she re-located to Los Angeles. Since the big move she has appeared on Boston Legal, Old School, Unwrapped, Days of Our Lives, --- has been cast in several independent films (notably as the lead in the psychological thriller Green River), well-known Web Series (The Resolve, Vegan 101) and has appeared in numerous national commercials. Not one to be shy of the stage, Kristina is also a valuable member of the Moveable Theatre Company.
Behind the camera, Kristina is a producer of web content (The Resolve) and a series of commercials (Storitz.com).
Outside of storytelling, Kristina is a respected entrepreneur. She is the co-founder of Holdon Log - "The Standard in Performer Organizational Tools"; the leader in business and marketing products and services for the Entertainment Industry. She specializes in assisting performers in realizing the necessity of spinning their performing aspirations into thriving performing careers and in assisting Industry professionals in developing and promoting their productions with style. Ms. Hughes is also the co-founder of Holdon Log, LLC, a Los Angeles-based company that was founded in 2001 by performers (actors, models, comedians and background artists) who realized the need for organizational tools specifically designed for the performing community. The company launched with a single paper-based audition organizer entitled Holdon Log for Actors which was named one of "the absolute top 10 books" for actors by Back Stage West, Los Angeles' largest circulated weekly publication for performers. They have since expanded their paper-based product line to include Young Actors, Background Artists, Models, Live Performers and Pageant Contestants, along with Submission Tracker, Booked Projects and Events & Training logbooks. The company also has a software division responsible for creating ActorTrack v2.0 -The Standard In Career Management Software For Actors, reviewed by ActorPoint.com as, "...the software program you need to organize your entire career." In 2008, ActorTrack was retired with the launch of PerformerTrack. This web-based powerhouse performer organizational tool is literally changing the way performers as well as other above & below the liners handle the "business of show". Holdon Log, LLC has quickly become, and continues to remain, the Entertainment Industry's number one provider of niche-specific organizational tools designed to give performers and above & below the liners the professional edge they need to log, track and manage their careers in a simple, yet effective manner so they can leverage this information to ultimately move their careers forward. Ms. Hughes is extremely proud of her efforts involved with Holdon Log as she notes, "It's great working on set along side other performers who tell me that they rely on the Holdon Log products on a daily basis and the compliments from other Industry professionals who acknowledge the dedication and focus it takes to run two careers keeps me going."
Kristina has traveled as a seminar leader or guest speaker for SAG Conservatory, SAG Foundation, The Actors Center, National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts, The Image Awards, The Actor's Network, Acting Success Now, The Actors Fund, Children in Film, BizParentz, Actors Creative Workshop, The Sanford Meisner Studio, The ShowBiz Expo, Creative Actors Alliance, Women In Film and other numerous esteemed performing organizations. Kristina addresses the problems performers face and provides them with innovative solutions through Holdon Log's webware product, PerformerTrack.
Realizing the importance of face-to-face relationships, Kristina co-hosts live Meetup networking events and seminars throughout Los Angeles and understands that everyone in Entertainment cannot always be in Los Angeles, Kristina also co-hosts live webinars weekly that address a myriad of powerful performing topics rarely discussed in Entertainment Industry circles.
As an professional writer, you can find Kristina's published articles at PerformerNation.com and PageantNation.com.
Kristina has been interviewed or her products reviewed in print with high praise for How to be a Working Actor, Back Stage, New England Entertainment Digest, Hollywood How-To, MovieMaker, Chuckle Monkey, Music Connection, Theatre Bay Area, Supermodels Unlimited, Amateur Stage. Kristina also enjoys embracing technology having appeared in podcasts and recorded interviews for The Thriving Artists Circle, REEL Ladies on the Spot, Actors Connect, Inside Entertainment, Business Of Entertainment and Everything Acting Podcast.
Kristina is an accomplished equestrian, and is passionate about her charities (Paralyzed Veterans of America and The Lange Foundation).- Actor
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Zachary Adam Gordon is an American actor. He began his professional acting career at the age of eight and as a child came to prominence playing Greg Heffley in the first three films of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid film series. He then went on to play Tate Wilson in Good Trouble and Jason Cohen in Dead of Summer."Zachary just began working in the Industry one year ago, and this has really helped me keep on top of everything he does as this is our first experience in this business (from Zachary's Mom)."- Actress
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Sublime, ethereal and captivating, Dionne Audain's work spans film, television and stage. An actress and model born in Montserrat, West Indies, she is both a United States citizen and a citizen of the United Kingdom. Dionne grew up in the West Indies until 1983, when she emigrated to the USA and spent the rest of her formative years in the Bronx, NY. Her hometown of Plymouth, Montserrat is now part of what is known as the "Buried City". In 1995, the Soufriere Hills Volcano on Montserrat erupted, destroying the island's capital city of Plymouth and causing the capital to be declared an exclusion zone. From her childhood years in the islands, Dionne has danced, performed and modeled since the age of two. Her artistic career continued throughout her elementary school years all the way through graduate school. She now makes her home in Southern California and splits her time between Los Angeles and New York City working and performing in TV, FILM, Theatre, Commercials and as a Model."It keeps me honest and organized. And with all the technology available nothing beats pen & paper and seeing those bookings and auditions! It really helps me to keep track of what I am doing and how I am doing it."- Actor
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Dee Thompson was born on 28 May 1961 in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA. He is an actor and director, known for Barbed Wire (2006), Surface (2005) and The Temerity of Zim (2008)."Being retired from the U.S. Navy military I am quite organized and disciplined and this Actors' Holdon Log Book keeps me organized and on top of my game in this very, very competitive field of acting. It is just another secret weapon I use to keep the edge on my opponents. What I wore, how I felt, who called me for the audition, all that, It has all that info and data to track my progress. I love it. I teach acting also and I recommend it to my students. I would love to do a commercial for this product. Call me."- Reilly was born and raised in San Francisco, the daughter of a NY & West Coast actor/screenwriter father, and a dance studio owner/teacher/choreographer mother (who began at age 7 in vaudeville). Damara did her first TV show tap dancing on the "King Norman Show" at age 2.
She went on to study in Colorado, earning her BS in Mathematics. After student-teaching math she returned to her true passion and took over her mother's San Francisco dance studio. She became known in SF for her dance talents and was pulled from the chorus of her first musical she was ever in at the Golden Gate Theatre to become the show's choreographer. She went on to choreograph musicals for the San Jose Civic Light Opera, Theater Works, SRT, etc. while also teaching at SF State University, SRT, Chabot College and more than a dozen other universities, colleges and high schools.
After being nominated for Best Actress in Northern California for her portrayal of Martha in "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" at Civic Arts Theatre, also garnering excellent reviews for as JoAnn in "Company" for Shakespeare Santa Cruz, Adelaide in "Guys and Dolls" for MCLO, Sheila in "A Chorus Line", Mama Rose in "Gypsy". She began appearing in films and TV in San Francisco, then headed for LA.
She especially loved working with, among others, Danny Boyle, Kelsey Grammar, and John Mahoney. She had a successful creative career in many areas. She was quoted as saying she will continue to do what she loves for she feels "entertainment is as an important as being a Doctor. Entertainers help heal the soul by giving relief from daily life, raise a person's vibration and help them enjoy daily life.""A great way to keep track of your booking ratio!" - Actor
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"At tax time this year, my accountant said he needed an itemized list of some of the expenses I was claiming. I pressed one button and sent it to him and he almost flipped."- Actress
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Melinda Augustina is an actress, author and creative producer living in Los Angeles. Melinda was born in the mid-west. Surrounded by 8 co-stars (brothers and sisters) an opera singing mother, and a Hollywood-handsome father, everything looked like production to her, so she earned her BA in Theater.
Dozens of acting credits include numerous stage roles in mid-west regional theaters from Kansas City to Chicago to Dallas, Texas to critical acclaim. Awards followed, most significantly Best Actress for playing the intensely dramatic role of the armchair Nazi "Lemon" in Wallace Shawn's "Aunt Dan and Lemon".
Melinda played the role of the wise and sly Store Manager in the short play "Three-Fifty" on stage with theater company Apartment A in Venice, California before producing it into a short film. Critics called her performance "...especially hilarious..."and "screamingly funny".
Now an award-winning film "Three-Fifty" charmed international television audiences for 7 years. Three-Fifty played over 45 film festivals and was honored with special screenings at Cannes Film Festival's Short Film Corner as well as LACMA and Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. With humorous physics references in the script, Three-Fifty was also chosen by physicists to screen in the theater that sits atop the Large Hadron Collider in Switzerland. International TV distribution included cable in France, Switzerland, Africa, Spain, Poland, Asia, NBC/Universal in Italy as well as DVD distribution with Stephen Simon's Spiritual Cinema Circle. "Three-Fifty" is now distributed by Network Ireland-TV.
In Dallas, Melinda was lead writer on television show "Net Talk Interactive", one of the first shows to be broadcast on radio, TV and Internet simultaneously. She penned 13 scripts. The show went on to win WorldFest's Platinum Telly Award in Family/Children Television. She was also co-author and producer of numerous live sketch comedy shows produced as comedy shows + after-parties.
While living in Chicago, Melinda worked with the acclaimed Remains Theater Company, Footsteps Theater Company and Chicago Dramatist's Workshop. She studied Shakespeare with Barbara Gaines of the Chicago Shakespeare Rep and trained in Master Classes of First Folio techniques with Patrick Tucker of London's Original Shakespeare Theater.
In Kansas City, Melinda worked with Hallmark's Coterie Theater, the Unicorn Theater and others.
Melinda lives in Los Angeles and is married to former sports producer Barry Evan Sloan. Her father-in-law, the late Melvin Sloan was a documentary film-maker and one of the famous "Unholy Five" credited with building the USC School of Cinematic Arts. At USC for over 50 years, the elder Sloan guided such film luminaries as George Lucas, Robert Zemeckis, Woody Omens and many more."An organized actor is a better actor."
"Because it's more fun to be an organized actor."
"Because left to the confines of your own mind, you might not appreciate everything you are doing to move yourself forward. With statistical proof - it's easy to appreciate and celebrate every little step you take towards the career of your dreams."- Harold Phillips has worked professionally in theatre, film and television for over 30 years. In that time, he has built a reputation for his commitment to the characters he plays, and his efforts to strengthen the creative industries in cities he's worked in.
Harold was born in Frankfurt, Germany to an American military family. His childhood was spent in places around the U.S. including El Paso, Texas; Chaparral, New Mexico; White Bear Lake, Minnesota; and Anchorage, Alaska. He also spent a significant period of his early life in Europe, living in Kaiserslautern, Germany and traveling with his family extensively.
His love for acting began during one of these European trips. When Harold was 11 his family saw a production of Shakespeare's Taming of the Shrew in London's Regent's Park. He was enthralled by the non-traditional production, and decided to try his hand at acting.
School and Community Theatre productions followed, as well as individual lessons and classes. By the time he started high school in Anchorage, Alaska Harold had already appeared onstage (and worked backstage) in several productions.
Harold was fortunate to attend East Anchorage High School, which was noted for its commitment to theatrical excellence. East High's drama teacher, Jacqueline Lynne, encouraged her students to take a hands-on approach; as a result Harold spent his high school years acting, directing and, as Thespian president, producing the school's plays.
At the same time Harold continued to perform in community theatre productions throughout Anchorage. He secured his first professional role at 16 with Anchorage's now defunct Synergy Dinner Theatre. He also signed with his first agent that year and appeared in a public service film (shown at schools throughout Alaska) about the dangers of smokeless tobacco as well as several television commercials.
By the time Harold graduated from high school, he had decided to make acting his life's work. He enrolled at the University of Alaska at Anchorage in 1989 and quickly found a place in the college's Department of Theatre and Dance. While at UAA he began his training in stage combat, and became a certified member of the Society of American Fight Directors.
After three years at UAA Harold transferred to Western Washington University, reasoning that he would have more professional success if he finished school near an area with a theatre and film industry.
His plans to finish college at Western and work in the Seattle area went awry, however, when he met his future wife Trish Egan while performing in the college's summer stock program. After a year's long-distance courtship, Trish convinced Harold to join her in Portland, OR and finish his academic career at the University of Portland, her alma mater.
After college Harold worked in a variety of Portland-area theaters, including the Miracle Theatre Co., CoHo Productions, Northwest Children's Theatre, Artists Repertory Theatre, Mt. Hood Repertory Theatre Company, Tygre's Heart Shakespeare Company, Classic Greek Theater of Oregon, Paula Productions, and Sylvia's Class Act Dinner Theater. In the early 2000's Harold shifted his focus to work in front of the camera, appearing in independent films such as Sum of the Parts, Dark Horizon, The Bicyclists, Crackin' The Code and The Falls series (The Falls and The Falls: Testament of Love.) He also began working in nascent field of Internet video and gained worldwide attention in the interactive movie The Outbreak and pioneering web series such as Lady Wasteland and Animus Cross. Roles in television shows such as TNT's Leverage and NBC's Grimm followed soon thereafter.
A firm believer that "a rising tide lifts all boats," Harold has has worked hard over the years to grow and strengthen theatre and media production in the Pacific Northwest. He and his wife Trish Egan have served as co-presidents of the Portland Area Theatre Alliance, and Harold founded and maintains two listservs dedicated to supporting Portland-area theatre - PDXOnstage and PDXBackstage. He is a founding member of the Alliance of Professional Performers - NW, and as a member of the Oregon Media Production Association Harold has worked hard to increase the professionalism of Oregon's film and TV industry while lobbying the state's legislature in support of that industry.
Harold continues to live and work in Portland and to promote the strengths of the city's artistic and media production community."PerformerTrack has really given me an edge. The audition section lets me note what I wore and who I met with so I return to callbacks dressed correctly and with the names of the people I met at the first audition. The Breakdowns section also gives me hard numbers on how many projects I've booked, and what my income-to-expense ratio is. It's an invaluable tool!" - Actress
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"It helps me keep track of when and where my auditions were as well as what I wore and with whom I met. I love being able to look back at the year and keep track of the business side of "the business." I also like being able to see exactly how many jobs I've booked out of the number of auditions I've had. I don't go on an audition or shoot or attend a meeting without my Holdon Log. "- Director
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Kathi Carey is an award-winning Writer/Director of films and web series that have screened in festivals worldwide, from Academy-qualifying LA Shorts, USA Dallas and Rhode Island to Italy, Portugal, Cancun, China, S. Korea and Toronto. Though her films have won, cumulatively, over 50 awards and honors, it is not award-recognition that drives her. Kathi strives to connect her audiences with the personal, sometimes solitary journey of her protagonists. Her projects focus on interpersonal relationships and deep character introspection. Because her characters face moral and ethical dilemmas, audiences want to discuss the film's various themes and turning points, and ponder things they may not normally consider in their day-to-day life. If you were to define her "voice" as a filmmaker it is to share stories that are so personal that audiences feel they are not alone... they feel seen. Away from the camera, Kathi gives back by mentoring and advocating for more inclusion through her work with the Alliance of Women Directors and the Streets, Art, Safe Program (mentoring HS students to create safe driving PSAs)."I can really keep track of my auditions, who I read with and spoke to, what impression I made (with the "notes" section), what I wore to the auditions and call-backs and I think it helps to keep track of everything I ever needed to know about the "business" side of this business so I can just focus on my acting."- Actor
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Jason Seitz was born in Tucson, Arizona and raised in the Napa Valley, of California. His mother's name is Debbie Tallent, and his father, Larry Seitz, died when he a child. During high school Jason was involved in consecutive periods of Drama, and always enjoyed building relationships.
As soon as he was able, Jason moved to Seattle, Washington. Lots of hard work paid off when Elephant (2003) casting called directed by Gus Van Sant which ended up taking home the Golden Palm at Cannes Film Festival later that year.
Jason always has an element about him that draws people in. He is filled with an amazing amount of drive and determination while his enthusiasm for life is evident in everything he does. As an up and coming, Jason is definitely one to join forces with."I own it and use it because I am a serious actor. "- Marika Casteel is known for Swiss Army Man (2016), Steve Jobs (2015) and Sabrina the Teenage Witch (1996)."Proud owner! Using the booking stats allows me to approach my career without emotion to see what is working and what is not. Knowing what works help me hone in on that area and maximize it to the fullest! It will even provide some sanity from time to time. No joke."
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"It is terrific. When I first started using it I wasn't so sure. But I tracked along and after 4 auditions all of sudden, I got a callback. I had all my wardrobe logged and the names of the casting people who did the first audition. When I walked into the callback I knew everyone there including, which I didn't even know, that the producer was one of the people in the first audition. Was I surprised. But when I knew everyone by name they were quite impressed. In fact they booked me on the spot and gave me the lead part. That is powerful. Thanks and good job. I have continued tracking with great results. Bravo and Bravo!"- Sharise Parviz is known for The Manson Family (1997), The Crow: Purgatory 2 (2007) and Kill Jane Doe (2010)."I have been working non-stop, I needed help in organizing my business. Now I can keep a clear head for creating."
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Nick Rutherford splits his time living in Los Angeles and New York. He is a founding member of the sketch comedy group "Good Neighbor." He regularly performs stand up and sketch comedy all around Los Angeles and New York.
In 2007, during the months of October and November he toured across the East Coast with "Good Neighbor.""It makes keeping professional contacts organized and remembered, which is incredibly important."- Actress
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When Carlease Burke rented John Travolta "The Cadillac of Mini Vans" in the film Get Shorty (1995), she wondered if her unusual name would land her the high octane jobs in Hollywood. Director Barry Sonnenfeld said it did and there have been other high beams in her film acting career: In Her Shoes (2005) opposite Cameron Diaz and Toni Collette, directed by Curtis Hanson; and The Terminal (2004) with Tom Hanks, directed by Steven Spielberg.
Manufactured in New York City, Ms. Burke was encouraged to go into show business by her childhood dentist in her hometown of Hollis, Queens. After graduating with a BA in Pre-Law from City College of New York and a couple of Off-Broadway shows under her timing belt, she steered west to work with Timothy Busfieldin his children's company, The Fantasy Theatre.
Most recently, Carlease has maintained stability in national commercials such as GEICO (A Bird In The Hand), Pfizer(mytimetoquit) Macy's, Verizon, and Honda.
Her first TV credit was a recurring role on the hit soap opera The Young and The Restless. Her ever expanding list of guest star credits now include Castle (2009), Pilot (2012), Going the Distance? (2011), Hot in Cleveland (2010), Raising Hope, Hawthorne, Flash Forward, Heroes, Southland, NCIS, Grey's Anatomy, Bones, The Riches, Desperate Housewives, Malcolm in the Middle, Without a Trace, Monk, and How I Met Your Mother. Carlease's knowledge of American Sign Language paved the way to the role of Principal Jennifer Kramer in the Hallmark movie of the week, Sweet Nothing in My Ear (2008), starring Marlee Matlin and 'Jeff Daniels (I)'.
Carlease also spins her wheels in live theatre. She played The Nurse in Boston Court's Romeo & Juliet. Her exhilarating and confident performance earned her a nomination for Best Supporting Actress by the NAACP. Ms. Burke most recently portrayed Aunt Ester in August Wilson's Gem of the Ocean at The Fountain Theatre; Hattie in Helen at The Getty Villa and Mary in L. Trey Wilson's All About Esther (an "urban" version of the classic film All About Eve).
Under the hood of her production company, Bits N Pieces Productions is Laugh-A-Latte, a monthly stand-up comedy show that Ms. Burke produced in Long Beach, CA for 5 consecutive years. She has filmed a documentary short about the creation of this unique comedy show, its diversity and value to the deaf and hearing communities. Her reality solo show, Fifty! It Doesn't Look This Good on Everybody was the winner of the Actors Repertory's 2nd Annual Solo Show Festival. Bits n Pieces has also produced Ask A Stage Goddess, a series of advice videos on YouTube for people pursing or navigating a career in show business.
In her free time, she enjoys riding her bicycle near the ocean, swimming, water yoga, trying out new recipes, traveling, hula hooping, playing bid whist and learning how the play the djembe (African drum)."I organize my contacts and create labels. I love tracking my auditions and results. It also encourages me to follow up on a regular basis. Because of the ability to designate my earnings to a particular union, now I don't have to manually add up amounts from all those check stubs when AFTRA asks for my yearly earnings!!!"- Actor
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Rocky LaRochelle is known for The Assassination of Richard Nixon (2004), The Pursuit of Happyness (2006) and Slapdash (2005)."It keeps track of the details so at the end of the year I know what works and what doesn't, where the money comes in and where it's going out."- "Even though I was pretty much the organizational queen prior to purchasing this, this product is a jewel! All in one place! Auditions, expenses, contacts…I enjoy doing this and it gives me even a better satisfaction on how I invest my time and energy on my career. And can I say it saves space by eliminating some paper work!"
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Freddie Johnson was born on 8 July 1968 in San Bernardino County, California, USA. He is an actor and writer, known for Eye of the Beholder (2007), LA Forensics (2006) and Dark Space (2013)."I like using it because it's very user friendly, affordable and it's the best actor support tool I have purchased to date."- Actress
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Vivacious actress, stand-up comedienne, Host and MC, marketing consultant, talent booker, sales executive, public speaker and event producer/coordinator, Leslie Berger, has worn many hats, making a name for herself in both the worlds of entertainment and business. She is the CEO and founder of Dream Big Entertainment Company.
A California native born and raised in Los Angeles, Leslie graduated with a BS Degree in Marketing from California State University of Long Beach. She ran a successful independent sales and marketing business for over 25 years before shifting gears to her passion of performing. One of her passions is to be the star of her own television sitcoms. Entertaining people and making them laugh brings her so much pleasure. Everyone needs a fun distraction from their issues and challenges of life! Laughter is great medicine for the soul!
Since 2002, Leslie has been acting in a variety of television and film roles. In addition, she has been Chairing and leading the Women in Film Actor's Group producing, booking talent, organizing and hosting panel discussions featuring top Hollywood Directors, Writers, Producers and Actors. In addition to her life as a performer, Leslie has worked as talent executive for the webisode television documentary news series "Understanding Cancer."
Leslie's involvement with the acting world inspired her to teach aspiring actors how to effectively network and market themselves in "the business of show business." Her workshops "The Business of Acting" has attracted students from all over the world to learn the essential skills they need to succeed in a difficult and highly competitive business.
Her comic alter ego "Berger, the Berger with Everything" has packed comedy clubs throughout the Los Angeles and Orange County area. In addition, she has produced comedy benefit events for various non-profit charities, schools and church groups.
When she's not in front of, or behind, the camera, planning and coordinating events, producing fund raisers for nonprofit organizations, Leslie enjoys spending time attending jazz and R and B concerts, plays, musicals, and traveling the world. One of her passions in life is to donate her time and experiences as a volunteer for various charity foundations especially those that reach out and help our youth. Leslie serves on the Board of Directors of the nonprofit organization "Sarge's Community Base, Inc". Our mission is reaching out and helping at-risk youth throughout Southern California. They learn life skills so they can be empowered successfully to have a happy and worthwhile life through Respect, Discipline, and Structure.
Leslie gives thanks to Papa Berger her adorable Dad for all his support and encouragement. She also gives thanks to her Heavenly Father who is always in her corner and where all blessings come from."I want to thank the makers of Holdon Log for the diversity of Logs you have created. I use them all the time. No longer with notes and papers all over my desk, but everything I need to know in one book. I take the Holdon Log with me to work/auditions with the information in one organized book. Also carry extra headshots in the Log. Thank you also for the informative and creative PerformerNation Newsletter you email me. I am always learning so much from it as well as being inspired by hearing from other actors and their testimonies. You never cease to amaze me with the products you keep creating for us professionals in the Entertainment Industry to use."- Actor
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Barry Ellenberger is known for Mission: Impossible III (2006), Flags of Our Fathers (2006) and Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian (2009)."It's so nice to be able to put all of my info in one place instead of stuffed in multiple file folders. Thanks for putting out a great product!"- Actor
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Ben Robertson is known for The Odd Job Man (1984), Robinson Crusoe (1997) and Emmerdale Farm (1972)."I am very happy with it. It is a superb organizational tool and I look forward to utilizing it for years to come. Another actor friend of mine bought me one of your Holdon Logs several months ago, it's a great way of keeping track of what I've done and who I have already auditioned for."- Producer
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Jessica was born in Florida. She graduated from The University of Florida with a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration, and Dual Minors in Economics.
Her credits are in both features and television, including appearances on: Torchwood, Las Vegas, Method and Red, Gene Simmons Family Jewels, Wild On E!, Art Mann Presents, and Street Stars, along with the features BorderLords II, Change Your Life, and Triangle. Jessica has had the pleasure of working alongside actors such as Lisa Ann Walter, Gary Busey, Gene Simmons, Mike Genovese and John Cothran.
For a decade, Jessica has produced television shows, pilots, feature films, feature trailers, commercials, music videos, web series and live theatre. Television credits include: Intervention (A&E), Toddlers and Tiaras (TLC), Second Chance Retreat (HBO Max), Stung (GSN), Intervention: The Heroin Triangle (A&E), Chef Wanted with Anne Burrell (Food Network), Atomic Mom (Lifetime), Uncomfortable Conversations with Celebrities (A&E), Undiagnosed (A&E), Test Dummies (MTV), Walk of Shame Shuttle (VH1), and Gonzalez Twins (Freeform). Commercials include Toyota and the LA Lakers.
Jessica loves indie films and her projects have an extensive award list. They include the Award Winning features Marfa Girl (Marcus Aurelius Award for Best Film, Rome Film Festival/Dir: Larry Clark), Triangle (Two Africa Movie Academy Awards/Dir: Theodros Teshome), and Holding Back (Best Feature, Angeleno Film Festival). Additional features include the Dances with Films-Nominee The Last Treasure Hunt (Multiple Official Selections/Dir: Patrick Biesemans) and Vanished (Official Selection LA Indie Film Fest/Dir: Adrian Donaldson). In addition, she has produced nine more Award Winning shorts: Notes on Lying, Guitar Party Nightmare, In Silence, Man vs. Survival, The Proposition, I Am Neda, Pull Down the Moon, The Big Meet, and Warehouse.
Her awards list on the indie film circuit includes: Best Film at Poppy Jasper, Spirit of Moondance Award at the Moondance Int'l Film Festival, People's Choice Award at London Shorts, Award of Merit at AOF Film Festival, Best Narrative Short at the Virginia Film Festival, Best Comedy at the Angeleno Film Festival, Special Jury Award at the Scary or Die Film Festival, 4th Place at the Atom Tournament Film Festival, Best Comedy at the Dam Short Film Festival, Audience Choice Award at the Virginia Film Festival, Honorable Mention Los Angeles Movie Awards, Best Feature Film at the Angeleno Film Festival, Winner Platinum Remi Special Jury Award WorldFest Houston Int'l Film Festival, Finalist American Pavilion at Cannes, Winner Best Int'l Short at Burbank Int'l Film Festival, Winner Best Drama Short at AOF Film Fest, Winner Best Short Film Under 30 Minutes at the World Music and Independent Film Festival, Winner Honorable Mention at the Hollywood & Vine Film Festival, Nominated Best Short Film at the Moondance Int'l Film Festival, Top 25 in the 24-Hour LA Film Fest, LA Reels Film Festival Honorable Mention Award, The Earth Award at Cinerockom Film Festival, Best Short Film at Frogtown Film Festival and Best Music Video at the Garden State Film Festival.
As a web series Producer, her credits include My Story, starring Jack Osbourne, the 70's cop spoof Lesbian Cops, the Nominated comedy Damon's Tiki Bar, the ALFA Award Winner, Chef Brad's Five Star Tips, and the drama series The Hollywood Box. Her newest feature is Black White and the Greys, taking the festival circuit fall of 2021. Jessica is a member of SAG-AFTRA and The Producers Guild of America."They keep me so organized!"- Actor
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Robert DiTillio began his acting career in New York City where he appeared in off-off Broadway plays, most notably two rarely produced works by Joyce Carol Oates. In NY, he also worked on independent films, soap operas and many music videos. In Hollywood, he has made guest appearances on TV shows including Babylon 5, Sliders, Profiler, General Hospital, NYPD Blue and more. He was a prizewinner on America's Funniest People for a sketch that he co-wrote. Robert's stage work in LA includes playing Sal Carducci in the critically acclaimed hit, Kold Radio, Whitefish Bay (aka Crappie Talk), and performing at The Comedy Store with his improv group Are You Talkin' Ta Me? He is passionate about improv comedy and works with Rogue Improv and Community Improv on a regular basis. He has also performed with the socially conscious sketch comedy group Laughtivism at iO West.
Robert has appeared in a variety of feature films over the years, including playing Demetrius in a punk rock/goth version of A Midsummer Night's Dream, directed by horror novelist S.P. Somtow. Other noteworthy film credits include Dragon Fighter with Dean Cain (streaming now on Amazon Prime), the mad doctor opus The Straun House (aka Dr. Rage) with Karen Black, the sexy romantic comedy The Olivia Experiment and the remake Night Of The Living Dead 3D (just in case Robert in 2D is not enough).
Online, Robert has appeared in several web series and was nominated as Best Actor in a Comedy Web Series for The Rose Chronicles by the StayTunedTV Awards in 2010. He was also seen streaming in the Amazon Prime cop comedy The Heat Of The Beat, playing an abrasive attorney, and on the Facebook Original series Turnt, as a teacher. In 2020-2021, he performed live online in numerous performances of Tom Cavanaugh's award-winning Zoom thriller Now, Now, Now...
Notable short films showcasing Robert include Tip Toe, which screened at the 2015 Cannes Film Festival, Attack Of The Film Festivals, which won Best Short Film Comedy at the 2015 Burbank International Film Festival, and 2016's multiple award-winning Happy Hour, in which he gets to show his romantic side. His latest short film appearance, Moving Violation, will be premiering in July 2022 at the LA Shorts Festival.
The Book Club, short comedy produced by and starring Robert and Christine DiTillio, who also wrote the screenplay, is on the festival circuit. Robert's short horror script, Easy To Scare, was a 2019 winner of the We Make Movies Short Film Challenge. He also directed and produced the film along with Christine, who plays Janet. Easy To Scare is in post-production."I like knowing how many auditions I've had each year and for what kinds of projects. Also, it's very good for helping with tax preparation, especially when figuring out mileage, which I now keep accurate records on. I never did that before I had the Holdon Log."- Actress
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Amy Harber was born on 19 August 1973 in New Carlisle, Ohio, USA. She is an actress and producer, known for The Killer Agency (2004), Erosion (2005) and Ammenities (2013)."Easy way to keep track of receipts, auditions, rehearsals, etc.!"- Actor
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After moving to LA, he graduated from Joanne Baron/DW Brown's Meisner school, and continued his craft learning many other techniques while he acted in various indie films. With the help of his reps at Abrams Artists and Brillstein Entertainment, Brayden was soon noticed by casting, having landed roles on Showtime's Barbershop (w/ Gbenga Akinnagbe), NBC's Life (w/ Damian Lewis), NBC's Whitney (w/ Chris Delia, Whitney Cummings), a magnetic recurring role on the CW's remake of Melrose Place (Katie Cassidy, Shaun Sipos), co-starred in a number of pilots and films (MTV, Lionsgate w/ Eliza Dushku). He's booked several commercial campaigns for such brands as Diet Pepsi, Adidas, Sandisk, Nitto Tires, Time Warner, Kia, Verizon to name a few. After a brief hiatus, Brayden is happy to announce that he's starring in a film directed by Thomas Trail (Klepto).
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April Wade's first performance was at age 3 on her Grandma's front lawn; she was a Twinkie made out of butcher paper. As an actress and producer in Los Angeles, she continues to play make believe - this time professionally.
After attending Chapman University to obtain a BFA in Theatre/Film and starring in numerous projects, April Wade opened Actors Creative Workshop in Spring 2004 and owned and operated the studio until selling it in Summer 2010. Creating Women on Top Productions, April's first major project, Junction, is a quirky independent film that was completed in January 2008 and took the Audience Award at the 11th Annual Dances with Films festival in July 2008."I really appreciate the entrepreneurial gusto that HoldonLog represents!"- Actor
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Joshua Cary was born on 29 July 1974 in Freehold, New Jersey, USA. He is an actor and writer, known for You Tell Me (2006), Thugs (2000) and Phone Calls (2000)."Keeps me organized!!!"- John Richard Petersen was born and raised in Schiller Park, Illinois, just outside of Chicago's O'Hare Airport. John knew at an early age he was destined for the stage. Plays in grade school, along with John's dabbling in the art of magic, helped prepare him for his involvement in high school drama where he blossomed on the stage. After graduating from East Leyden High School John headed west and attended college at the University of Arizona where he was offered a full acting scholarship after his first semester. Tucson, Arizona and it's old west movie studio location "Old Tucson" was a favorite with Michael Landon and John soon found himself on the set of "Little House on the Prairie" and "Father Murphy" in addition to Sidney Poitier's films "Stir Crazy" and "Hanky Panky" as extra and stand in. After three years of college John decided to make the move to Hollywood, leaving his studies behind him without graduating, one of his biggest regrets. Hollywood work soon started as an extra and bit player on many youth oriented films but John soon found out he was looking too old to be in high school anymore, but not quite old enough to play adult, leading John away from the business. As the years passed John grew into an adult and finally started getting cast as "the father" on stage. Emerging from the chorus he took on leads in many local Orange County musical productions along with many dramas. This allowed John the confidence to return to Hollywood as a full fledged adult performer. When not in front of the camera John continues to be involved with theater throughout Southern California."Thank you for making my audition records so much easier to organize! I purchased shortly after seeing your demonstration at the second Casting Access Project Orientation hosted at the Screen Actors Guild Boardroom. Since then I have had the opportunity to click on those stars several times and light them up!"
- CeCe Cline's career is an extraordinary life story. From her leading performances in at least six Broadway productions to her diverse film and television career, CeCe has always been one to watch. Her fascinating upbringing has contributed to her truly exceptional talent in the entertainment industry.
A gifted ballerina and singer since she could literally walk and talk, CeCe's focus at an early age appeared to be on her dancing career. Trained in various aspects of dance, including tap, jazz, hip hop, break dancing, ballroom and of course, her true love, ballet, CeCe's teachers quickly discovered that she was a dance prodigy. Just as expected, within one week of putting on her pointe shoes for the first time, CeCe had mastered pointe ballet and was capable of perfectly executing up to 10 pirouettes.
But CeCe's amazing talents did not stop with dance. She also studied classical piano and voice. When her dance classes would end, she attended voice and piano lessons. As CeCe's dance career started to excel, she put her singing career on hold, but not until she became one of the youngest performers ever to solo at Carnegie Hall. To this day, Carnegie Hall continues to invite CeCe to perform at the famous venue because of her spellbinding stage presence, fantastic voice and ability to sell out tickets.
Despite her busy childhood which was filled with performances, rehearsals and contract negotiations, CeCe managed to maintain a fairly normal childhood. She loved playing little league baseball on all boys teams, with her father serving as the team manager (he was a professional baseball player) and her mother working as the team mom. She was a school cheerleader, served on student government and was active internationally with BBYO. She excelled academically, both in her public school and with her private set tutor, and never reached below a 4.0 grade point average throughout her school career. While she learned how to balance her checkbook at the age of seven, CeCe admitted to hating math and science and preferred English and History classes.
As though this was not impressive enough, CeCe became a closet screenwriter at the age of nine. Overwhelmed by a desire to tell her own stories, CeCe had already written two screenplays by the age of 11. She, of course, had always planned to cast herself in all of her movies.
In 2004, CeCe and her friends founded the Cassiopeia Theatre Company, Inc., in Los Angeles. CeCe was desperate to perform on the stage again and was inspired by the talent among her Los Angeles friends. Their plays have opened to sold out performances, rave reviews and the Cassiopeia Theatre Company has successfully found a major fan base in the Southern California area. Under CeCe's direction as President, Cassiopeia is currently branching out into film and television production as well, and is in the process of shooting the pilot for "Boarders," the true life stories of CeCe, her friend, television writer/ producer Jeny Quine and Marlene Peroutka. Cassiopeia recently produced the stage version of "Boarders" and was met with such a tremendously positive response from network executives and the industry's most powerful people that CeCe and her fellow producers decided to green-light the pilot shoot.
In addition to creating "Boarders," CeCe recently sold two screenplays at an astounding seven figure price and will be producing those films as well. In her very limited free time, CeCe is recording another album with original music written by her and her musician friends, with CeCe accompanying herself on piano with some of the songs.
After a near-fatal car accident a few years ago, CeCe persevered as she always has in the past and had an astoundingly quick but painful recovery. In several magazine, television and newspaper interviews, CeCe has contributed her recovery to the support of her friends and family and her need to constantly rise above obstacles. Many of her accomplishments over the past few years, however have been overshadowed by her high-profile romantic relationships, including a top Calvin Klein model, a member of the South African royal family and several fellow famous actors and musicians. After the high profile relationships fizzled, she fell back in love with her high school sweetheart and first love (now a Medical Doctor) and is engaged to be married to him in late 2008.
An avid philanthropist, CeCe devotes part of her time and income to causes that are close to her heart, including organizations representing animal rights, abused kids (some of whom she has interviewed to portray in one of her many brilliant television or film appearances as an abused child), drug prevention (in memory of her close friend, the late actor Christopher Pettiet) and the Dystonia Foundation, a condition with which her own mother is living.
It appears now that CeCe Cline is unstoppable. Her keen business sense, natural born talent, electric personality, classically beautiful looks, and unquenchable drive to succeed all contribute to her phenomenal success. CeCe has several major roles in feature films and television series coming up in this year alone. She is just one starring role away from being a household name and no doubt that is what she's destined to become."They help me remember the little things that we can all sometimes forget: what we wore on auditions, who we met with and what jobs we've booked so we know who to follow up with on future projects.
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As a product of Southern California life, Johnny Michaels, at a young age was already acting: falling off of rooftops, rolling over hoods of cars, and faking his death, simply for the entertainment effect it had on his friends. He didn't know that later in life, these childhood tricks would direct him toward his dream, well, that and real life experience; empirical wisdom.
Johnny, continued through life neglecting the 'Hollywood dream' and settled for a constant, reliable future, first serving in the military, then graduating from both Pepperdine University and University of La Verne with degrees in business, and finally entering the world of entrepreneurship. But in the summer of 1998 Johnny lost it all when he was wrongfully sentenced to a prison term. He lost his wife, his house, his children, his business, and his future.
Once released from prison Johnny was reduced to living on the streets while attempting to get his life back in order. He re-entered the world of entrepreneurship and took odd jobs which led him to do some background work on a film set. Johnny got a taste right then and there for acting and went home that night with a new life plan. He was determined to pursue the dream; he wanted to own the world, his currency acting, his inspiration: Al Pacino.
Johnny had always been a rebel, so it is no surprise that he has been cast for various 'tough guy' roles in: Alias, CSI: Miami, The OC, Nip/Tuck, Passions, and many other shows. When he was cast for stunt work in the Pirates of the Caribbean sequels, he didn't hold back receiving nominations for his work on both Pirates 1 at the World s Stunt Man Awards, & 3 at the Screen Actors Guild Awards.
Johnny's determination and perseverance has proved to be a successful plan in getting his life to come full circle. He enjoys benevolently giving back to the community and frequently visits schools giving motivational speeches, in hopes that he can inspire children to reach for their dreams. He is getting ready to break into the next level of his career, with nominations under his belt, confidence in his acting ability, life experience as his tool box, and an ambition that drives him daily to progress deeper into his dream. Who says dreams can't come true?"Keeping me organized - tracking my mileage (especially with all of the driving I do), and it's great for remembering which stunt people I have worked with before. I have it in my possession on all my auditions. I have seen actors use your programs & materials and I know of a lot of actors who could use your products!"- Desiree Paterson is known for The '60s (1999)."I would put your product anywhere that actors would look. I love your stuff and it has been so helpful."
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An award-winning American actress, Kari Nissena has performed extensively on both the stage and screen. With hundreds of acting credits to her name, she has acted in film, television, theater, radio, commercials, voiceover, and more.
On the producing side of things, she has produced dozens of films, webisodes, and other projects and events in the entertainment industry.
As a sought after industry expert, speaker, and business coach for actors, she has helped thousands of actors with their press, marketing, and making breakthroughs in their careers. The founder of Actor Transformation, she created the educational Youtube channel of the same name and has developed training systems and programs for actors. She has also worked with and coached alongside some of the most respected career coaches and industry leaders in Hollywood."Thank you for keeping me organized!"- Actress
Libby Skala has charmed audiences internationally with her critically-acclaimed solo shows about her indomitable relatives. "Lilia!" - about her Oscar, Emmy and Golden Globe-nominated grandmother Lilia Skala, "A Time to Dance" - about her great aunt Elizabeth Polk, an award-winning dance therapy pioneer, and "Felicitas" - about her great aunt "Lizi", a tough-love Austrian baby nurse.
A Canadian-America actress, Libby is the first of two daughters born to an Austrian-born financial writer and a Canadian textile designer, in Englewood, New Jersey. Her mother gave her the nickname "Libby" after Libby Pockman Hughes, the actress-writer wife of Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist John Hughes.
Young Libby Skala was a shy girl who studied piano and excelled in art, but hid to avoid doing acting exercises in her third grade class at Elizabeth Morrow School. After moving to Darien, Connecticut, Libby was reluctantly persuaded by her friend Charlotte Swazey to enroll in The Neighborhood Playhouse's Teen Division in New York, where she loved studying with Fran Anthony and decided to make acting her career.
An appreciation for the arts was innate to the Skala family and Lilia Skala firmly mentored her grandchildren. Four out of five went into artistic fields. Libby went on to earn a degree in English Literature with a Theatre Emphasis from Oberlin College, where she was nominated for an American College Theatre Festival Irene Ryan Award for her role in Janusz Glowacki's play "Cinders."
Libby's sister Emily Skala Hull studied at the School of American Ballet at Julliard, danced with New York City Ballet under the direction of George Balanchine, later with the Pennsylvania Ballet and then became a ballet teacher.
Her cousin Katri Skala founded the UK division of Women in Film, and is a screenwriter, producer and novelist. Her cousin Christopher Skala is a television writer and producer in London.
After graduating from Oberlin and attending cattle calls in New York, Libby moved to Seattle where she earned her union cards and studied with Gary Austin, founder of the Groundlings Theatre.
In 1995, Gary Austin encouraged Libby to write a one-woman show about her grandmother Lilia Skala, months after Lilia's passing. The show "Lilia!" was developed in his workshop and went on to receive rave reviews internationally. It ran successfully Off-Broadway at The Arclight Theatre, produced by Mirror Repertory Company; at The Groundlings Theatre in Los Angeles, presented by Gary Austin; and was performed to sold-out houses in London, Seattle, Toronto and Winnipeg, where it was selected "Best Show" out of 118 shows by University of Manitoba Radio (CJUM) at the Winnipeg Fringe Festival. It received additional raves at Pacific Theatre in Vancouver; at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in Scotland; in London, sponsored by the Austrian Cultural Forum; in Tbilisi, Republic of Georgia; and in Berlin and Dresden, Germany.
Libby's second show "A Time to Dance" won her a "Best Solo Performer Award" at The London Fringe Theatre Festival. She performed it at the award-winning St. Lawrence Shakespeare Festival in Canada; at The New York International Fringe Festival; in Vancouver as part of Pacific Theatre's 25th anniversary season; at Fire Exit Theatre in Calgary; and in Berlin and Dresden, Germany. Her third show "Felicitas" was developed with her musician husband Steven May and debuted at The New York International Fringe Festival.
With a love for language, Libby appeared with Rosemary Harris, Marian Seldes, Elizabeth Ashley, Jayne Atkinson, Ronald Rand and David Margulies, reading from books published by The Feminist Press at The Jewish Museum of New York. Regionally, she played the role of Viola in "Twelfth Night" at the St. Lawrence Shakespeare Festival in Canada; and in "Value of Names" directed by Jeffrey Sweet at Theatre J in Washington, DC.
She appeared alongside Nicole Kidman in Jonathan Glazer's film Birth (2004), and in the award-winning film festival hit Dogs in the Basement aka _Unscrewed (2003).
Libby is an award-recipient of the Pandella Cultural Fund in Switzerland. Her plays "Lilia!", "A Time to Dance" and "Felicitas" continue to take her around the world.
In 2008, Libby married Steven May in the San Juan Islands, off the coast of Washington State. The couple met twelve years earlier in Seattle through mutual friends. Steven is musician and plays violin and mandolin in all kinds of musical genres, including in Libby's play "Felicitas". They live in Brooklyn, New York.
(2014) Libby is in rehearsal for "Deepest Man" at 3-Legged Dog Art + Technology Center (3LD) in New York."They help keep me organized, and all of my information together in one place."- Actor
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Bertót graduated from Hialeah High School and attended Miami Dade Community College with a full musical theatre scholarship. He left college to pursue acting full time and worked for more than 20 theaters in Florida before branching into film, television, puppetry and voiceover work. He moved to Los Angeles in 2001 as a regular cast member on Nickelodeon's award-winning "Taina." In his 12 years in Los Angeles, he performed on TV, film, and in commercials, working with such directors and actors as Paul Haggis, Tommy Lee Jones, Matthew Perry, James Caan, and the Duplass brothers on HBO's "Togetherness." Bertót currently lives in Portland, Ore. (2015) and appears on NBC's "Grimm" as the recurring character Detective Pogue. Other upcoming releases including "Green Room," (2016) featuring Patrick Stewart and screened at the Cannes Film Festival, and "Brother in Laws," featuring Taran Killam and produced by Lorne Michaels."Keeps me organized and on my game."- Actress
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Melissa Jo Hunter, a.k.a. Mojo, is an international Celebrity Reality TV Star who rose to fame after her role in Joe Millionaire (2003), making the final four of the mega-hit TV show receiving over 40,000,000 viewers in the US and airing in over 22 countries around the world. After living in a real castle near Paris, MOJO was later flown to Rome to appear in The Next Joe Millionaire (2003), also to Jamaica for her own radio show, and then back to Hollywood where she resides and has appeared in the Price is Right (2009), Matchmaker (2011), Let's Make a Deal (2015) and more. The humble and memorable midwest celebrity was interviewed on the Caroline Rhea Show, Entertainment Tonight, Access Hollywood, E! News Live, FOX News and much more.
Originally from Indianapolis, Indiana, MOJO graduated with honors and a triple major (Human Resources Management, Business Management, International Studies) from Indiana University at Indianapolis. MOJO also has a Producer's Diploma and Independent Filmmaker's Certificate from the Hollywood Film Institute. Besides her TV appearances and worldwide modeling endorsements, MOJO is a Published Author and Screenplay writer as well. With a passion for poetry, MOJO's book, Pretty Poems to Ponder is crowd favorite.
Still receiving fan mail from her television and film appearances, Melissa MOJO Hunter's personality, attractiveness, and charismatic charm keeps her fans yearning for more and demonstrates her ability to live up to her nickname! MOJO has many collector trading cards on the market, including her very own Don Russ Americana Cards alongside legends such as Quentin Tarantino, Ron Howard, Marilyn Monroe, Sylvester Stallone & many more. MOJO has worked with Director Rick Rosenthall in the Los Angeles Kings Hockey commercial (2009), as well as Dennis Conrad's Crossed the Line (2010). Add some MOJO to your projects!"I couldn't keep my 'MOJO' workin' without my Holdon Log Submission & Model Books!"- Andrew Ball is known for The Whisperer in Darkness (2011)."It is awesome. Thanks for such a great program. Thanks and regards."
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Natalia Castellanos is a Colombian and Venezuelan bilingual actor and voiceover artist, currently residing in Los Angeles. Most recently, she can be seen guest-starring in the recurring role of Mayor Susanna Lopez in Amazon Prime's long running drama series "Bosch".
Natalia most recently wrapped production on 1oneninety5's thriller film "Survival", where she will play Special Agent Lucia Quintero. Additional credits include "NCIS: Los Angeles" (CBS), "Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders" (CBS), "Secrets and Lies" (ABC), and "Battleship" (Universal). Among her hosting appearances are the second season of MTV's hit series "The X-Effect", FOX's "My Games Fever" and E!'s "E! News".
Natalia has been seen in national and digital commercial campaigns for brands including Verizon, Toyota, Bimbo Bakery Breads and McDonald's for its cross promotion with "Pirates of the Caribbean".
She has also lent her voice to myriad projects, most notably for spots with Gap, Hallmark, and McDonald's. In addition, she was the voice of the bilingual channel MTV Tr3s for over a year, voices trailers for Disney+ in Spanish, and is called on to dub many Netflix shows and films."I use the Holdon Log tools and they are really AMAZING...!!!"- Actor
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Austin Brooks was born on 6 October 1969 in McAllen, Texas, USA. He is an actor and director, known for Ratchet City Hit (2022), Twisters (2024) and The Actor (2024)."I had a callback with a producer I had met before. Because of the info I had stored, I recalled all kinds of details about him which made me more comfortable and made the callback a success!"- Actress
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- Hannah has had a passion for acting her whole life; Professionally beginning in 2021, Hannah was casted as a recurring lead on multiple very successful webshows.(2m-50 million subscribers) This inspired her to begin acting for film and television in 2023. So far (so good) , she's been casted as the leading role on 3 independent films and 2 episodes of television!
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Jeffrey Perry is an American actor of stage, television, and film. He is known for his role as Richard Katimski on the teen drama My So-Called Life, Thatcher Grey on the medical drama series Grey's Anatomy, Cyrus Beene on the political drama series Scandal, all for ABC, and as Inspector Harvey Leek on the CBS crime drama Nash Bridges.- Mercedes Valdés is known for Cry of the Bewitched (1957)."Aside from tracking my Auditions, Callbacks & Bookings; it helps me see which headshot, outfit, etc. is working best."
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Franklin J. Sterns happened into acting by "accident." As a child, he wanted to sign up for an art class which was full. Instead, Franklin selected an acting class, and he soon discovered that acting was to become one of his greatest joys. The instructor, Irene Malin, was affiliated with Detroit area television and theatre and soon had Franklin appearing in various stage productions and local teleplays. As his voice changed in the 70s, he became a disk jockey and newscaster. Annually, along with co-host Grant Hudson (of CKLW-Big 8 Radio fame) he provided hilarious radio commentary from the Michigan State Fair, entertaining a 200 radio station network with humorous and sometimes bizarre broadcast antics. Franklin moved to California, and appeared as an extra in Moving Violation, Once Bitten, Best of times, LA Law, and other 1980's television and film projects. On stage, he played such notable characters as Lazar Wolf (the butcher from "Fiddler on the Roof"), Charlie Cowell (The anvil Salesman and nemesis of Harold Hill in "Music Man") and Mr. Brownlow in "Oliver!" Franklin appeared on stage with his wife and young children in a series of children's plays at Excalibur Theatre and Canyon Club, where he learned how to dance balancing a bottle on his head. Franklin was trained in Improvisation by Avery Schreiber, and was a member of the Political Satire Improv troupe "The Moving Targets," which appeared in venues across Los Angeles, Chicago, and Phoenix. Every October, Franklin dons his scary apparel, and frightens guests to tears at "Spooky House". When Franklin is not acting in front of the camera, he is co-producing funny movies for "Hundred Watt Films". One of Franklin's greatest aspirations is to play the "Body of the Week" on CSI.I am a HOLDON Log user, and take it with me to every audition and job. I learned about HOLDON logs 6-7 years ago at Sam Christiansen Studios....... The HOLDON Log keeps my work organized, and easy for my accountant.- Producer
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Joanne Rose is a multi-award winning Australian / American screenwriter and producer and founder of Sweetest Pit Bull Productions, which focuses on comedy, thriller and horror films with strong female characters.
Before she began her path as a screenwriter, she dabbled in modeling and studied acting at The Lee Strasberg Theatre Institute in Los Angeles. It was after joining a theatre company in West Hollywood, that she discovered her true calling as a writer. This is where she wrote her very first comedy sketch, which she later developed into a comedy web series called Vegan 101. It became a multi award-winning series and starred Oscar-nominated actor, Eric Roberts in Season 2.
With a successful web series behind her, she began studying screenwriting at RMIT (Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology) and undertook programs in LA.
Joanne's inspired by many things when it comes to writing, especially real-life scenarios. She is also a Paranormal enthusiast with a passionate interest in the early work of The Society of Psychical Research in the UK during the Victorian era."Given as a b-day present from my wonderful friends. I love the layout and how easy it is to keep "track" of everything without writing on scrap pieces of paper."- Actor
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Ronald Farnham is known for The Cocoa Beach Kids, Hollywood and Vine (2018) and Immortal Island (2011).- Actor
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Cullen G. Chambers, a multi-hyphenate, multi-dimensional, captivating, upbeat and quick-witted multi Award-winning Author, Writer, Actor, V-O Artist, Filmmaker, Producer and serial New Media entrepreneur residing in Los Angeles, California USA.
Cullen Chambers has been a member of the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) and the American Federation of Television & Radio Artists (AFTRA), for more than thirty-five years. He has just completed principal photography on Ole B.R.Y.C.E. and recently starred in numerous sensational dramatic international cast action films: -Weaponized, Until the Day I Die - pt 1 & pt 2, Check Yes Juliet and major global release, Mr. Pig, a highly anticipated film due to the critically acclaimed director, Diego Luna starring Danny Glover and Maya Rudolph.
Cullen G. Chambers, genre of work cover the spectrum of action, thriller, romantic comedy, sitcom, and drama. Notable projects include major feature films as Cherry Red Kiss, Captain America, Weaponized, Deep Impact, Lover Girl, Student Bodies, Believers, Hollywood Invasion, Born Mime, Civilized Evil, I'm Gonna Git You Sucka, and The Pest. His television notables include Scorpion, The People vs OJ Simpson, Soul Man, Raising Hope, Culture Clash, The West Wing, Suite Life, General Hospital, In Living Color and Crossing Jordan. He books national commercials such as Fiverr, US Census Bureau, Allstate Insurance, ABC Disney, Microsoft, American Express, Budweiser, Federal Express, Direct TV, Nintendo, MixPanel, Domino's Pizza, Barclays Bank, National Rental Car, and Apple Computers.
Cullen G. Chambers is no overnight success his experience is second to none as a performer in more than 3,000 Feature Film, Movies, TV, Music Video and Commercial projects over a four-decade period in the entertainment industry. Prominent projects include such major feature films as RoboCop II, and Star Trek: The Next Generation, Pulp Fiction, Harlem Nights and Die Hard II. Television credits include Murder in The First, NCIS-Los Angeles, Castle, Hand of God and Uncle Buck.
Cullen G. Chambers has worked as a body double or stand-in for six Academy-Award® Winner actors: Sidney Poitier, Lou Gossett Jr, Morgan Freeman, Denzel Washington, Forrest Whittaker, and Samuel L. Jackson.
Sharing what he has learned in the business of acting, Cullen G. Chambers', The Actors Resource Network, has produced and conducted entertainment business seminars and workshops around the country. Cullen has authored seventeen #1 Award-winning, Best-selling entertainment industry books and acting trade publications aimed at teaching techniques and tips for other actors wanting to break into the business. Mr. Chambers was presented with three distinguished awards for his penmanship, marketing, and publishing skills. A member of the American Book Publishers Association (ABPA) and a charter member of the International Casting Information Network (ICIN).
Cullen G. Chambers loyal worldwide fan base is substantial due to his prolific author and publisher accomplishments. His promotion engine is gigantic therefore he has a built-in crossover following to all demographics, ages, nationalities, and countries.
Born in Lima, Ohio, sibling seven of eleven, Cullen G. Chambers attended Thee Ohio State University before relocating to Los Angeles, California full-time in 1984 to pursue a career in the theatrical arts, only after he toured the country as a stage performer, MC, Host and Stand-up Comedian for seven years along with a very interesting "day job" involving hearses and ambulances. He has worked in every capacity of film and TV production and continues to be excited as he is highly sought out for uniquely interesting outlier and innovative projects in the new digital entertainment mediums.
Cullen G. Chambers is an affable, professional; he has a genuine heart of gold and continues to generously devote time to aspiring artists in their quest to explore their own creative possibility. He is loved by millions for being awe-inspiring and motivating in his Practical Creativity Toolkit PepTalks for being "the light in a dark room" which is truly refreshing in a business where so much is constantly evolving!
# # #"With all of my many projects & scheduling commitments it makes for a vital part of me staying on top of my game!"- Actress
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Summer Still is known for This is My LA (2016), How to Eat in Hollywood (2014) and Art of Deception (2019).It has always helped me keep on Track.
When I don't use it.
It is easy to become unorganized.
Organization begets work.