Congratulations to Joel Davey and Katrina Norbury for securing REPRESENTATION after participating in the June London West End Week Casting Opportunities Program.
This is what Joel Davey had to say about the week 1 June 2010 to 4 June 2010:
Having completed this intensive course of meetings with some of the leading Agents and Casting Directors in London, I have one message to anybody serious about pursuing an Acting career in this city: it may be the best investment you make towards entering the business at the very highest level.
Within one week of arriving back in London, I have not only secured representation with a terrific Agent but I now retain an extensive roster of contacts who actively cast international Theatre, Film and Television productions.
Be prepared to be impressed with the calibre of industry professionals assembled by AI Corporate; be prepared to be inspired by the depth and diversity of knowledge at your fingertips. But above all be prepared.
Joel Davey
10/06/2010
I enrolled for the June London West End Week, not knowing quite where it would lead, but the prospect of being able to perform for well known Casting Directors and Agents based in the west end, was unique.
From the moment of meeting the other actors involved, I knew that everyone felt as I did: that we all wanted to get something useful out of our investment in the course.
My aim was to be taken on by a dynamic and successful Agent and I am delighted to say that I accomplished that aim; it is exciting to know there is a professional out there who wants to find work – for you.
Through his experience and contacts, Paul, the Creative Director, knows the people we need to meet and learn from.
The week was as you would expect – intensive, but by the end we had all gained enormously from the professionals we had met – from Film, TV, Theatre and Agencies – and all felt that our prospects were brighter as a direct result of attending this excellent course. I nearly forgot to mention that it was also tremendous fun!
Katrina Norbury.
JUNE LONDON WEST END WEEK PROGRAM 31 MAY TO 4 JUNE 2010.
First day success!!!
June London West End Week – First day of the casting opportunities program.
SUCCESS! The actors had 4- 2 hour sessions with Chrys Salt, Sue Jones, Denise Silvey and John Markham. They all got to have personal and group time with these amazing professionals reading sides etc from projects that are being cast and workshopping to improve …their talents and product that they bring to the UK. Jennifer Van Heeckeren at the end of the day recieved a phone call from agent John Markham from The Markham Agency telling her about an audition he would like to put her up for for a feature film…. Success for Jen already. congrats!!!
Wh
y Katrina Norbury has decided to participate in the June London West End Week Program:
I chose to be on the London West End Week programme, because it offers me the opportunity to meet excellent Agents and Casting Directors, on an individual basis – or within a select group – which would be impossible otherwise. It also gives me the chance to perform for them -so I hope to receive some very pertinent comments and advice, in the hope of being taken on by one of them.
Katrina Norbury
11 Ashbourne Grove
London
W4 2JH
Why Joel Davey has decided to participate in the June London West End Week Program:
I chose to take part this week because it’s been a longstanding ambition to return to London to work as an actor. Having trained at two great drama schools here earlier this decade I have an existing bunch of contacts, which I knew would be enhanced by this intensive industry ‘meet and greet’. I hope to gain representation by one of the agencies and hope to generate interest from all of the folk we will be meeting with.
Kellie Clarke attended the April London West End Week program in the UK 2010 The London West End Week is an amazing experience!!! It allows you to get in front of some of the best agents and casting agents in London (people who would otherwise not do general go sees). Throughout the week you are exposed to some wonderful teachers of the craft such as the precious Nina Finburgh, who opens you up and tears down the fear of cold reads. Chrys Salt takes an intensive look at the business side of things, balanced with the inspiring John Osborne Huges with the psychology of acting!!! From doing workshops with and getting to know casting directors, agents and directors, to seeing Sir Rodger Moore at Pinewood, to getting a sneak peak at the studios themselves, to absorbing yourself in the UK industry, every moment was priceless and has allowed me to make essential contacts within the industry as well as with like minded passionate people!!
I am so grateful to both Julie and Paul for taking the team on this journey and making what would almost be impossible if trying to do it alone, possible.
Amanda Hurdman attended the April London West End Week casting opportunities workshop with top casting directors and agents.
This i
s what she had to say about it..
“It was such an amazing experience. We would not have had this opportunity any other way! Some of these agents and casting directors receive so many resumes …every day they don’t have time to look at them all. We were so lucky to have 2-3 hours of their time to hear their perspective on the industry, share our audition pieces with them and receive personal feedback on our headshots and CVs. Some of them even said when we return to the UK we’re welcome to contact them for tips and advice!! I know they will remember us as this is the first event of this type they have attended. I’m excited about getting back to them with my updated CV/headshot and continuing the relationship!!”
Jennifer Van Heeckeren also attended the April London West End Week starting 18th April 2010
LONDON WEST END WEEK is simply a great opportunity. Full and foremost an amazing net-working tool for actors who want to work in the industry. I spent only two days on the workshop myself as I… got stuck in the middle east during the Icelandic eruptions. But of those days, Id say it was a worth the wait. Some highlights were the PINEWOOD studios, one on one sessions with casting directors from the BBC etc, interviews with incredibly insightful TOP agents and acting mentors who are internationally recognized. Coming from Australia, there are different methods and approaches to the work and its business and in this workshop week you quickly learn these differences. Including a Black/white and colored Head shot (shoulders up and not too Glamorous) One page resume without commercial experience and attention to detail (Production Values) A great showreel (your own website is always a good option) and of course a unique monologue.
So for those of you wanting to join, also look up SPOTLIGHT, re-search and it truly is a great opportunity. LOVE jen (18th April 2010) xoxoxoxoxoxooxoxox
Finally the April London West End Week (starting April 18 2010) arrived even amongst the volcano chaos…See what our Amanda has to say about the week so far:
Well here we are back at the hotel from an intensive day 1! I can’t believe we fit so much into one day yet it seemed to go so fast. We met with an Agent, a Spotlight representative and a Casting Director, however my highlight was the wonderful Nina Finburgh who coached us on our sight reading and audition techniques. …I got so much out of her session, she was great!
Looking forward to tomorrow, we’re riding the London Eye and taking ourselves on a tour of Shakespeare’s Globe. I’m sure we’ll have some photos to share. I hope the rest of the team will be joining us very shortly! Amanda xxx
me xx
Workshop Day 3:
Day 3 was looooong and tiiiiring….. but GREAT! We left the hotel at 8am and got back just after 8pm. We saw 3 Agents, a Casting Director and did an intensive workshop with Chrys Salt. Fantastic!!… PS just had a drink with Jen – she got here OK!
A few snapshots from the April London West End Workshop Week
The April London West End Week went ahead as scheduled even though some of the Australian actors were caught abroad due to the volcanic ash and flight disruptions.
A trip to Pinewood studios was enjoyed by everyone, especially a glimpse of the “Original” James Bond – Roger Moore enjoying a quiet drink. They were then given the opportunity to work one on one with Robbie Moffatt a Television and Film Director for Pinewood Studios.
After many hours of auditioning and working with these amazing industry professionals the Australian Actors were allowed a few hours to let their hair down at a function for all Casting Directors, Agents and Actors at Tiger, Tiger.
Why I have decided to enhance my career and participate in the April London West End Week trip:
Jennifer Van Heeckeren
I feel an obsessive, energizing, emotional, undeniable purpose to perform. I want you to understand the passion, vision, joy and level of commitment I will bring to this course, April London West End Week because I take pride in performing. I am hard-working, self-motivated, optimistic, energetic and passionately serious about my goals.
My first priority will be to develop my skills vocally, mentally and physically to become fully equipped with new perspectives, gained knowledge and skills but more importantly life changing experiences. In the end I will be able to network into this highly competitive industry as a Professional Performing Artist and it will be all thanks to you. Thank you.
