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From:
Julio Santa-Cruz
Sent: Friday, October 26, 2001
To: advise@karateangels.com
Hello,
My name is Julio C.
Santa-Cruz. I am 22 years old and I've
been interested in becoming an actor ever since
I received my black belt (1992). I’ve also had
the opportunity to study under Hakim Alston
"The Machine" in W.M.A.C. Masters, TV
show and he was also in Mortal Kombat and other
films. I've been writing several people
for help. I would love to start with
something, and I know I will have to start from
the bottom up. I don't mind working there
as the cleaning guy or any think like that, it
could help me out by watching other actors and
learn from watching. I would appreciate if
you could please help me out. I'm in the
military right now (entered in January 99 and
will be getting out 2002). Thank you so much for
your time.
Sincerely,
Julio Santa-Cruz
P.S. If you like I could send a picture of
myself. Thanks again.
Hello
Julio,
You mentioned being in the
armed forces. I am sure you can find a base
theatre to get some stage work under your
belt...depending on where you are stationed.
Maybe there is a good camera acting coach
somewhere near. Your MA training is strong and
will serve you well if you pursue MA movies and
action films. Use the same discipline to
approach the acting side and build that resume.
Once your proving that side to yourself it will
be easy to prove it to others. Do not forget you
have already made a few good contacts it seems.
Keep up with those folks, when they see your
working both ends...they may just lend a hand!
Break
a leg!
Sincerely,
Michele Seidman
For: KarateAngels.com
From:
Dan Cade
Sent: Thursday, April 04, 2002
To: advise@karateangels.com
Dear
Sir/Madam,
I am 20 years old and I am
finishing university this coming June. I will
hopefully have a law degree. However, I have at
the same time been pursuing an acting career
especially in martial arts. I am London based
and I have exceptional martial arts ability. I
have done some acting and have had experience in
some commercials and a TV show. I have also a
very good look. At the moment I am going to sign
up with an agent after my degree. It is Susi
Earnshaw Management. I haven't considered going
to a drama school because their fees are around
£10,000 for a year’s course.
I
would ideally like to become a leading actor in
films. My martial arts ability and my look will
help me I hope. I'm not sure what to do about
drama school or whether to go out to LA to seek
work- I'm not sure about the green card issue,
etc. Could you please give me your advice or any
contacts you feel that may help me?
Sincerely,
Dan Cade
Dear
Dan,
Did you know that Alec
Baldwin was pursuing Law before he became an
actor? Not a bad thing to keep in mind. Since
your MA training is not in question...lets get
right to the acting. Yes, some drama schools
cost a fortune. However, if you look and ask
around you may be surprised to find someone just
like me who teaches private acting sessions for
camera acting. Some of us do not charge an arm
and a leg. We know it is costly to pursue the
industry in general and we try to build dreams
not make a fortune. Ask around and pick up some
trade papers for your area...or the nearest area
known to have camera work going on all the time.
Get references and do not be afraid to ask
questions to your satisfaction. I have always
said the best private coaches are the one's who
make the most sense to you without making
promises. You need to focus on camera acting,
hitting your mark, finding your light, and the
business of the biz. If you can find a coach who
can give you that...especially one who has
worked in the industry...you may have your
training right there. If you already have
contacts with agents, they can also give you
names of strong coaches.
No
need to cross the ocean just yet...You can learn
plenty in and around London for instance.
Filming in the UK has started to grow. Worry
about the green card later...it could take some
time to even get one. You might apply early on
and forget you did, and then train while you
wait!
Break
a leg!
Sincerely,
Michele Seidman
For: KarateAngels.com
PS. Good luck on your graduation!
From:
Aaron Laird
Sent: Friday, December 21, 2001
To: advise@karateangels.com
Hey
Michele,
I'm Aaron Laird. I have trained in the
martial arts for 12 years. Right now I'm an
actor. I have acted in 6 martial arts movies so
far. Could you please hook me up with your
casting director?
Dear
Aaron,
I am so glad you’re out
there working the industry. However, it is not
the norm for anyone to 'hook' you up sight
unseen. Any contacts I do have for getting
talent in the door are hard earned. I proved I
knew what they were looking for, and who had the
talent and ability to handle the pressure.
Having never met you, and the lack of knowledge
of your work (and I say this to teach, not to be
mean), I would shoot myself in the foot to 'hook
up' a stranger. Take that as a lesson and not a
put down, you may well be wonderful...lol...but
we have never met!
Break
a leg!
Sincerely,
Michele Seidman
For: KarateAngels.com
Michele
Seidman offers private classes and consultations
focusing on camera acting, cold reading and
the business of show business. Private acting
classes cost $30 per session. Consultations for
individuals interested in acting or modeling,
provide the proper information to enter the
'biz.'
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