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Nick Mills: Still Standing

Tuesday, August 10th, 2010

Nick Mills latest directorial work is opening THUR 8/5/2010… see below.
Come out and suport your LA Theatre!

Upcoming in LA / Aug 2010

Saturday, August 7th, 2010

Casting Notice:
Andrea Wachner (NYU writer) needs film Princess!
Contact: andreayay@gmail.com
she says…I’m casting for my next project, which will be a one day shoot in just over a week! Looking for a comedienne who can pass as a Snow White/Cinderella/Sleeping Beauty/Belle type. Must be able to sing Disney style and be comfortable improvising.

UPCOMING IN LOS ANGELES:
 
Arnell Powell in Othello / …LAST WEEKEND!!
What: Othello (yeah, you know it!)
When: ends 8/8/2010
Cost: FREE
http://www.performingartslive.com/Events%5COTHELLO-Presented-by-Shakespeare-and-Veterans-630201017337
 
Nick Mills directs:
What: Vitality Productions World Premiere STILL STANDING
When: Previews This Weekend!
Cost:  Discount tix available for you!
More Info: https://www.plays411.net/newsite/show/play_info.asp?show_id=2454
Nick says… Tickets are only $10 this weekend and $15 for the rest of the run. We’re going to offer an NYU alumni discount during the third or fourth weekend, stay tuned for details. We are pioneering an incredibly brave piece of theater to the stage. Not only does it tackle the humanitarian aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, but it takes on some enormous themes dealing with family ,race, loss, and the perseverance required to keep going in the most difficult times. Thanks!
 
FallFest 2010 Submissions
What: theCollectives annual show of short works of theatre and film
When: Sunday near Halloween tba
Want to play along? Film, webisode, live music? Email us at thecollective@gradactingalumni.org
 
Chris Duva: Serious V-neck comedy
When: SAT Aug 14th
Where: Hollywood: Improv Olympic, 6366 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90028
More info: www.facebook.com “Serious V-neck Comedy”

LACMA to Screen Pearls on the Ocean Floor by Robert Adanto (MFA, Acting ‘94)

Friday, June 25th, 2010

When: July 22, 2010,  7:30pm to 9:30pm
Where:  LACMA Leo S. Bing Theater
Organized By: Farhang Foundation and The Art of the Middle East Council (LACMA)
Event Description:
FREE. No ticket required.
Pearls on the Ocean Floor: A Documentary on Iranian Female Artists
Robert Adanto’s new documentary Pearls on the Ocean Floor features interviews with some of the most highly regarded Iranian female artists living and working in and outside the Islamic Republic, including Shadi Ghadirian, Shirin Neshat, Parastou Forouhar, Haleh Anvari, Sara Rahbar, Leila Pazooki, Afshan Ketabchi, Malekeh Nayiny, Bahar Sabzevari, Afsoon, Gohar Dashti, Pooneh Maghazehe, Mona Hakimi-Schuler, Taravat Talepasand, and Shadi Yousefian and Negar Ahkami.

L.A. Casting notices & Special Thanks to Dionne Lea

Friday, May 28th, 2010

1. ABC tv WGA (writers guild) showcase: need 30’s comedic woman (Mia Barron type)
June 1st audition: ggold123@yahoo.com

2. LA Screenwriters Lab (good connected folks) needs actor/readers:
contact Sam Z : sam.zvibleman@gmail.com

3. Special Thanks: to Dionne Lea Williams and Keith David for hosting a FAB spring BBQ for all and the class of 2010!!!!!!

May 16th 6pm Collective’s BBQ w/2010 Grads

Friday, April 23rd, 2010

theCollective’s 2010 Grad Class BBQ in L.A.
& Alumni Spring Social!


Dionne Lea Williams
(co-chair theCollective) & Keith David (actor) open their home to welcome the 2010 Grad Acting Class to L.A. and host the Collective’s Spring Social.

When: May 16th, 6pm  (food served promptly at 6:15pm!)
Where: 1731 Wellington Road, Los Angeles, CA 90019
RSVP: GaryDeanR@gmail.com

Please RSVP for food!

May 16th Sunday with the 2010 Grads! & Nick Mills, Chris Duva

Wednesday, April 14th, 2010

May 16th 6pm (location tba)
the Collective hosts the new Grad Acting Class in Los Angeles, 6pm. stay tuned for details

Nick Mills in LaBute’s Shape Of Things
Opens Fri April 16th. Go to www.plays411.net for info

Chris Duva performs with ”Serious V-neck Comedy”
Find them on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/n/?event.php&eid=117354981607866&mid=22992a2G3e9ae69dG1888582G7&n_m=garydeanr%40gmail.com

Benefit Cabaret & Social FEB 12th

Friday, February 5th, 2010

jazz-trio-clipartWhat: A Benefit Cabaret
Where: 5910 Hillview Park Ave., Valley Glen, CA 91401
When: 8pm, Friday Feb 12, 2010
RSVP:
GaryDeanR@gmail.com
 
Hi All: we at the Collective (GAAA in Los Angeles) are teaming up with our own Nick Mills and hosting a cabaret to benefit…Vitality Productions Theatre Company &  Relief for Haiti.
 ….With Angel Desai, Nick Mills, and other NYU GradActing Alumni!!!
 
come for fun, song, laughs, beverages and some quality social time with many of your NYU-GAAA and the Vitality Production actors…

Casting Notice: Tisch West Web Series Workshop

Tuesday, January 12th, 2010

want to work with some NYU/TSOA alumni who need actors for their web series…

contact Theo Travers twtravers@yahoo.com

Next workshop:  Sunday, January 17th, 2-5pm
Workshops Location: We Tell Stories
5740 York Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90042

Chris Duva Does Comedy in Santa Monica

Tuesday, January 12th, 2010

Serious V-Neck Unveiled (from facebook)

Type:
Network:
Global
Date:
Friday, January 15, 2010
Time:
8:00pm – 9:00pm
Location:
Westside Comedy Theater
Street:
1323-A 3rd Street Prominade
 
Santa Monica, CA
Hey guys and gals. . . hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season!!! Here’s a great new year’s resolution, quit ignoring those pesky facespace invitations. JUST SAY YES! Specifically to this one. Scratch that. . . the resolution should read quit saying no to Serious V-Neck invitations, feel free to “maybe” the rest. Cause lets face it, maybes are just no’s that don’t want to hurt anyone’s feelings.

Here’s who we are and what we do. . .

Serious V-Neck is Ashley Campbell, Brian Patrick McGrath, Christopher Duva, David Jacks, and Jeff Grimm with special guests Kevin Broberg and Selyna Greenman.

Serious V-neck is an improv group with performers who can be seen on TV, Commercials and in local LA dive bars. Cast members have had the honor of performing at The Groundlings, UCB and IO west.

Each show is 30 minutes of comedy stemming from three audience suggestions. The on the spot improvisation (kinda redundant) rivals that of SNL, Monty Python and Mr. Show (at least according to 3 out of 7 of our mothers, the other 4 refused to come). The show will have you on the edge of your seat as our daredevil performers come up with on the spot satire and hilarity.

Cost: $10

Upcoming: The Actor on Film 1-Day Masterclass OCT 24th

Friday, September 18th, 2009

What: 1-Day on camera acting masterclass w/Philip Charles Mackenzie
Who: Only for NYU Grad Actors, limited spaces for working, all weclome to observe
When: October 24th 11am-3pm
Where: The Complex, 6472 Santa Monica Blvd. Hollywood
Cost: FREE (special thanks to GAAA)
Details: This is a special event only for GAAA. See my previous blog about what esteemed tv and film director and NYU Grad Acting Alumnus Philip Charles Mackenzie has to offer. Amazing.
Philip’s website:
www.theactoronfilm.com

EMAIL US AT: thecollective@gradactingalumni.org