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The Hollywood Group’s Young Actors Participate in Obama PSA

2008-05-21T10:19:00.001-07:00

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Hollywood Group's members Joshua Reed, Angelina Bryan and Marcus Scribner, each had the opportunity to recently participate as actors in a public service announcement for Barack Obama. The young actors were cast in the PSA for the presidential hopeful after Sterling Studio owner, Constance Tillotson, received a call from the producer looking for kids to play the acting roles of John McCain, Hillary Clinton, and Barack Obama as youngsters. Constance Tillotson sits on the committee at the SAG Conservatory serving as Director of the Youth Division. She is the CEO of CTManagement, which manages a select clientele of young, extraordinary actors. She also has a very close working relationship with The Hollywood Group.

"The producer of this project was referred to me by a board member at SAG," explains Tillotson. "The producer hired Marcus and Angelina without an audition as she trusted all kids had craft coming from my studio. When The Hollywood Group (http://www.hollywoodgroup.com) recommended Joshua for the part of John McCain, I called his mother. I felt her son had enough experience in auditions that he could take direction on set. Since he was able to work with actors who are so well trained, he was able to follow their lead and did a tremendous job along with the others."

The parents played a pivotal role. They were quick to respond and very grateful for the opportunity. This is a great example of why continuous study and making connections really pays off in the entertainment business.

The Hollywood Group's actors (http://www.hollywood-group.blogspot.com) have worked hard to hone their natural acting abilities by attending acting workshops, including those offered by Sterling Studio, geared towards auditioning and booking acting jobs. They have been afforded opportunities to build a portfolio of experience by working on sets and they have auditioning and work opportunities such as this Barack Obama Public Service Announcement (http://blog.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.ListAll&friendID =66359567). (Due to its length, this URL may need to be copied/pasted into your Internet browser's address field. Remove the extra space if one exists.)

The video can be seen at:

http://the-hollywoodgroup.blogspot.com/

For more information: www.hollywoodgroup.com

Business of Acting Workshop - for Parents only / Please RSVP

2008-05-13T11:02:00.000-07:00

Hello Parents!

Did you know even the most talented actors may never work?

You may ask yourselves, “How is that possible?” The answer is simple. All the talent in the world means nothing if nobody knows about it!

How will you get your young actor noticed?

To answer this question and many more, come to the Business of Acting Workshop on Saturday, May 17th, from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Ongoing instructor, Constance Tillotson, will give you an inside view of what goes on behind the camera, so you can get your child in front of the camera. Constance will discuss ways to market your child’s talent and get him seen by industry VIP’s. She will also cover other topics including:

The importance of background work
Audition and set etiquette
Agents vs. managers
Meeting with agents and managers
Union vs. Non Union
Resumes
Headshots

Constance Tillotson is a personal manager and the founder of CTManagement. She currently sits on the committee at the SAG Conservatory and serves as Director of the Young Performer’s Division. She has relationships with some of the top talent agencies in the industry including Abrams Artists, Ford Models, AKA, ABA, Osbrink, Buchwald, and CESD.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn the business from an expert!
Call (310) 943-4192 or reply to this e-mail, to schedule your Business of Acting Workshop today!

Call Back List Talent Showcase May 3rd, 2008

2008-05-08T17:21:00.000-07:00

The Hollywood Group would like to congratulate the children that attended the Talent Showcase on May 3rd. Seventy four young hopefuls attended this event and twenty six of them were in the call back lists (35%).

Below, you can find the name of our members that made it to the call back lists. If you're one of them congratulations, you're one step forward to living your dreams!

4 Call Back Lists:
Imani Garner – H2# 48339.AB –Bobby Ball Agency, Clear Talent Group, Jaime Ferrar Agency, Witt Management (TC Kiara)

3 Call Back Lists:
Baylin Herington – H2# D5502.BB –Bobby Ball Agency, Clear Talent Group, Witt Management (TC David)
Megan Caddy – H2# 35133.A1 – Clear Talent Group, Jaime Ferrar Agency, Witt Management (TC Kiara)

2 Call Back Lists:
Heather Banks – H2# D1999.AB –Bobby Ball Agency, Jaime Ferrar Agency (TC/dad David)
Chayce Garner – H2# 48339.BB –Bobby Ball Agency, Clear Talent Group (TC Kiara)
Eliana Pipes – H2# 7394 – Clear Talent Group, Witt Management
Eric Peng – H2# D3468.AB – Clear Talent Group, Witt Management (TC Cara)
Kristina Robertson – H2# D4892.BB – Clear Talent Group, Jaime Ferrar Agency (TC Goldiss)
Tsolin Kadian – H2# 47840.A1 –Clear Talent Group, Witt Management (TC Kiara)
Nicolas Guzman – H2# 34087.A1 –Jaime Ferrar Agency, Witt Management (TC Kiara)
Leanne Langston – H2# 42065.A1 –Jaime Ferrar Agency, Witt Management (TC Candice)

1 Call Back List:
Jean-luc Gallet – H2# D4544.AB –Bobby Ball Agency
Mary Rose Mumford – H2# 48003.BC –Bobby Ball Agency (TC ChrisC)
Joshua Leomo – H2# D3360.A1 –Clear Talent Group
Emma Chai – H2# 50014.A1 – Clear Talent Group (TC Candice/ChrisC)
Jennifer Peng – H2# D3468.BB – Clear Talent Group (TC Cara)
Kelsey Ketchem – H2# D2176.A1 – Clear Talent Group (TC David)
Fabian Ferrufino – H2# D3537.A1 – Clear Talent Group
Kelsea Lickert – H2# D5064.AB –Clear Talent Group (TC Mitra)
Payton Swanson – H2# 49025.A1 –Clear Talent Group (TC John)
Julia Beard – H2# 40336.AB –Clear Talent Group (TC John)
Lalageh Herpetian – H2# 47807.A1 –Jaime Ferrar Agency (TC ChrisC)
Deborah Campos – H2# 48181.A1 –Jaime Ferrar Agency (TC Kiara)
Rachel Banks – H2# D1999.BB –Jaime Ferrar Agency (TC David)
Rudy Tellez – H2# 49318.A1 –Jaime Ferrar Agency (TC Candice)
Charise Montgomery – H2# 40248.A1 –Witt Management

We would love to know when you meet with the agents, and if you sign a contract for commercial or theatrical representation.

Please keep us posted!

For more information about The Hollywood Group, please visit our website at: www.hollywoodgroup.com

Hollywood Group Kids are In the Picture - Vote for them!

2008-04-22T14:44:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to Hollywood Group members Joshua Reed, Angelina Bryan and Marcus Scribner for their participation in a PSA for Mr. Obama. There's a chance that this PSA could be televised nationally, we just need your votes. Please click on the link & check it out!

http://obamain30seconds.org/vote/?v=view-2190-_jcV5z

Let's vote for them!

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For more information about the Hollywood Group, please visit our website at:

www.hollywoodgroup.com

The Hollywood Group announces opportunity for young actors to showcase their talents

2008-04-17T15:50:00.001-07:00

Hundreds of aspiring young actors between the ages of 5 and 17 years will have a chance to showcase their talents for several of Entertainment Industry’s top agents, managers and casting directors on Saturday, May 3rd, 2008. This showcase, offered by the Hollywood Group, is a unique way for these children to meet as many industry professionals as possible in a single day. Many of the auditioning children and teenagers have had extensive experience working as background talent, and they are eager to get to the next step. Not only does attending this event afford the young actors a chance to gain exposure within the Industry, it could also land them professional representation for speaking roles in major film, television, and commercial productions.

The showcase offered by the Hollywood Group on May 3rd will include the VIP panel of: Ninna Sexsmith from Daniel Hoff Agency, Irma Villalvazo from Jaime Ferrar Agency, Indra Clark from Clear Talent Group, Donna Micheline from Aimee Entertainment, Gabrielle Ilg from Bobby Ball Agency and, manager Addison Witt from Witt Management. Their clients are some of Hollywood’s most talented young stars. The showcase is an opportunity for the agents, managers and casting directors to add more talent to their already prestigious roster.

Only a few months ago, many of these children and teenagers would have been unprepared for a venue like this talent showcase. Talent is a practiced skill, however, and these kids have received valuable tools as part of their involvement with the Hollywood Group. The Hollywood Group’s program is geared towards auditioning opportunities, such as this showcase, and booking acting jobs. It provides one the opportunity to build a portfolio of experience. Many of the Hollywood Group’s members have appeared in feature films, television series and national commercials. Some of their most recent work has included “Bedtime Stories” starring: Adam Sandler, Keri Russell, Guy Pearce, Courtney Cox; “Mirrors” starring: Kiefer Sutherland; “My Sister’s Keeper” starring: Cameron Diaz, Joan Cusack; “Seven Pounds” starring: Will Smith, Woody Harrelson, Rosario Dawson; “The Soloist” starring: Robert Downey Jr., Jamie Foxx, Catherine Keener and TV Shows like: According To Jim, Cold Case, Criminal Minds, CSI, Drake and Josh, ER, Ghost Whisperer, Hannah Montana, How I Met Your Mother, Mad TV, My Name is Earl, The New Adventures of Old Christine, and Without a Trace.

The Talent Showcase on May 3rd, 2008 will be hosted by ScoutServe, located at 2050 S. Bundy Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90025 from 10:30am to 12pm, and is open to the media.

For more information: http://www.hollywoodgroup.com/

For inquiries please contact Perla at perla@hollywoodgroup.com

Business of Acting Workshop offered this weekend in San Diego (for parents only) - Please RSVP

2008-04-08T14:52:00.000-07:00

Hello Parents!

Did you know even the most talented actors may never work?

You may ask yourselves, "How is that possible?" The answer is simple. All the talent in the world means nothing if nobody knows about it!

How will you get your young actor noticed?
To answer this question and many more, come to the Business of Acting Workshop on Sunday, April 13th, from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30p.m.

Ongoing instructor, Constance Tillotson, will give you an inside view of what goes on behind the camera, so you can get your child in front of the camera. Constance will discuss ways to market your child’s talent and get him seen by industry VIP’s. She will also cover other topics including:

The importance of background work
Audition and set etiquette
Agents vs. managers
Meeting with agents and managers
Union vs. Non Union
Resumes
Headshots

Constance Tillotson is a personal manager and the founder of CTManagement. She currently sits on the committee at the SAG Conservatory and serves as Director of the Young Performer’s Division. She has relationships with some of the top talent agencies in the industry including Abrams Artists, Ford Models, AKA, ABA, Osbrink, Buchwald, and CESD.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn the business from an expert!

Call (310) 943-4192 or e-mail Robert at robert@hollywoodgroup.com, to schedule your Business of Acting Workshop today!
If you’re not able to make it on the date offered, you can take a look at our class schedule online at www.centralbookingsystem.com for alternative dates.

Regards,
The Hollywood Group, Inc.
www.hollywoodgroup.com

Hollywood Group members that recently booked jobs or auditions

2008-04-01T16:30:00.000-07:00

Congratulations!

Jonathan Castellanos, 12, recently booked a national commercial for Stackerz.

Alyx Bogus, 10, recently worked on the set of the feature film, The Soloist, starring Jaime Foxx.

Alex Stroes, 11, had his very first audition for a NFL Superbowl promo. He also booked auditions for Nickelodeon and McDonalds.

Hector Duran, 10, recently booked a national commercial for Exxon.

David Sasik, 12, booked auditions for Citibank, Mastercard, Nickelodeon, Kashi and Chrysler.

Britney Darling, 8, has gone on three print auditions

The Rosales family:
Issac Rosales , booked auditions for Kmart, Dominoes, Comcast, Kashi, Nichelodeon, Dodge and Chrysler.
Nicholas Rosales, 10, booked auditions for Kashi and Chrysler.
Ramon Rosales booked auditions for Unicef, INC Power Pro, Full Tilt Poker and Lotto.
Bertha Rosales booked and audition for Cymbalta
The entire Rosales family went on an audition for Chrysler.

We’re very proud of all our Hollywood Group members pursuing their dreams.
If you have any experiences to share with us, we always love to hear the good news.
Please let us know!

For more information visit our website at:
www.hollywoodgroup.com