Next reading: Wed Jan 20, 6:30 PM

Our next GIAA meeting/reading will be on Wednesday January 20 at 6:30 PM at the home of Jordan Auslander (321 West 24th St., #21J).

We will be reading the new play You Can't Grow Tomatoes in the Bronx by GIAA member Gary Morgenstein.

To facilitate casting, please e-mail Gary directly at garymorgenstein9@aol.com if you plan to attend.

Best wishes to everyone for a happpy and healthy 2010!

Mara

GIAA's Ron Piretti teaches CPR and AED

This is a great class, I took it last season. Well worth it, you could save a life.
carlo

From: Ron Piretti (ron.piretti@gmail.com)
Sent: Fri 12/18/09 10:27 PM
To: Ron Piretti (ron.piretti@gmail.com)
I am teaching another CPR class. Here is the information. If you know anyone who is interested please pass the word.

Date: Monday, January 11, 2010
Time: 6:00 - 9:00
Place: Emergency Skills, 350 7th Ave. (bet. 29th & 30th St) 5th Floor
Price:
CPR only - no skills test for certification $40.00
CPR/AED (Automated External Defibrillator) skills test for certification - $55.00
Class size is limited

--
Ron
Home: (212) 675-4688
Cell: (917) 385-9750
Web Site: http://www.ronpiretti.net

Sundance Casting

Winsome Sinclair N'Assoc IS NOW CASTING for the new Sundance Institute supported indie film "PARIAH" being filmed in and around Brooklyn until December 27th, 2009.

We are currently casting NON-UNION BACKGROUND ACTORS (some FEATURE ROLES available)

PLEASE EMAIL PHOTOS IMMEDIATELY TO PARIAH.FILMCASTING@GMAIL.COM

LA : Young Italian Men wanted for movie tomorrow

20s , younger

310-728-6139

SILVER TONGUES shot on Red

via GIAA member Carson Grant. Thanks.

Dave Burdette (casting coord.) is casting Silver Tongues, a film shot on Red about a wandering couple traveling the road who become different people in each town they descend upon, playing a gleefully sadistic game of deceit. Producer states: "There is major coverage and close-up footage needed on the background for this film." Jared Trimble, prod. Shooting Dec. 11-12 & 15-17; most performers are needed for only one day.

Seeking—Gerry's Wife; Police Officer; Elderly Patients; Joan's Husband; Prisoner; Churchgoers; Joan's Daughter: 8-12; Desk Sergeant; Organist; Waiters; Restaurant Diners; Usher; Pregnant Woman; Chef; Miserable Woman. Note: Seeking several types of featured background artists. The majority of performers are needed for just one day. Elderly Patients are needed for up to three days, Nurse for four days, and Churchgoers for two days. Through these scenes it is important to show the lifestyles and emotions of the surrounding people to the lead couple.

Email pix & résumés ASAP to silvertonguebg@gmail.com. No pay, but meals and travel provided.

Categories: Nonunion Film (201-572-2149- mention Carson)
Production Personnel: Dave Burdette, casting coord.; Jared Trimble, prod.
Approximate production dates & locations: Shooting Dec. 4, 5, 7-9, 11-12 & 15-17; most performers are needed for only one day.
Pay: No Pay
Male/female role: Male, Female
Age Range: Child (ages 6-12), Thirties (ages 30-39), Forties (ages 40-49), Older (50-65), Senior (66+)
Ethnicity: Caucasian/White
Nudity: No

Media (PA) Arts Council Film Festival

I had the pleasure of attending the Media (PA) Arts Council Film Festival last February, and greatly enjoyed it: it's a low-key festival in the Philadelphia area that draws a strong local following. I hope to be back there this coming February with Foreclosed - my new short that features GIAA actors Carlo Fiorletta, Julie Kilzer, Troy Dane, and Alyson Linefsky.

The festival takes place February 26 and 27 in Media, PA. They're accepting late entries up until Jan 15 - it's a nice place to get an appreciative audience for your movie (they accept shorts from 5 minutes to 40 minutes, and features 40 to 90 minutes). You can see their call for entries at

www.mediaartscouncil.org

For further information, you can e-mail Festival Director Tamme Hoey at
tamme12@comcast.net

Mara Lesemann

http://www.castingville.com/

Performers, please check out sample profiles and give me feedback. I am talking with the president of the company in a day or two.
Thanks
Carlo

Paul Zunno

I saw Paul's performance last weekend. He is great. My review on Theatermania is under MLesemann.

He is playing for the next few weekends at City Center Studios.

Paul Zunno played lead guitar for Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductee Wilson Pickett

Groups of 12 or more can get tickets for 30% off, they are reasonable as is($25)

http://zunno.com/

Email me if you have a desire to attend and I willcoordinate.
Ciao
CarloFiorletta@giaa.us

CENTRAL CASTING Paid Extra Work

see members only blog
http://giaamembers.blogspot.com
If are a paid up member and do not yet have access to the blog please email
carlofiorletta@giaa.us
and you will be granted access in a day or two
thanks
cf

Lea Serra , President Emeritus is in the hospital.

She is recovering from a heart attack. Please say a prayer.
Lea has a long history with GIAA has not been so visible the last few years due to advancing age and failing health.
CF

Reminder: Next GIAA Reading Wed Dec 2, 6:30 PM

The next GIAA reading will be held on Wednesday evening December 2 at 6:30 PM.

We will again meet at the home of Jordan Auslander, 321 West 24th Street, #21J.

We'll be reading GIAA member Debbie Klaar's new screenplay, which is tentatively titled The Pear At the World's Fair.

If you plan to attend, please e-mail MaraLesemann@giaa.us to reserve, if you have not already done so.

Boston Casting

We got a call from them today.
617-254-1001
http://www.bostoncasting.com/
Good luck.

Vote for GIAA member Lauren Cozza modeling contest

http://www.exploremodeling.com/ Contest/Faceof_ELF_2010/ 16659/Lauren_ Marian.aspx


please vote for Lauren.. it only takes a couple seconds. Thank you for the support! . ♥ , Lauren Cozza

GIAA Award Winners Meet at Creative Screenwriting Expo

GIAA Fest award winning writers Ron Podell, Chris Canole, and Robert Cox met this past weekend at the Creative Screenwriting Expo in LA, and Chris shared this picture of the 3 of them. It's nice to know that GIAA helps our winners network, even 3000 miles away!

VO casting males native Italian speaking

Voice-Over Casting tomorrow. It is for a Dove TV spot.
We are looking for a male, native Italian VO.
Please have them call us to schedule a
time for the casting. 212.245.7826
Thanks so much!
Best regards, Isabel Afonso
Account Executive
Ibero-American Productions, Inc. Multilingual Media Services
Translations • Voice-overs • Subtitling • Casting •
630 Ninth Avenue Ste.700 | New York, NY 10036
Tel: 212.245.7826 | Fax: 212.245.1569
email: translations@ibero-american.com
www.ibero-american.com

Carson Grant starring role in "A Streit"

"A Streit" is the title for the film by Edoardo Pelucchi
Thank you Carson.

Actors in costume to promote Arts Festival $15/hr

From: John Chatterton
Reply-To: studios@oobr.com
Sender: John Chatterton

John Chatterton Presents, Inc.
Searching for Stars!
Where Eagles Dare Summer Casting Connection
Hi,
I'm looking for 2 young actors, male and female, to represent an open-studio event for a local (Manhattan) civic organization on SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17 1 - 5 pm. The actors will dress as artists (floppy hat, paint-stained smock, etc.). Training and final fitting on Friday. The gig involves handing out flyers and giving a short rap (probably indoors) to passing strangers. Pay is $15 per hour including final fitting and training. Please send me a current headshot, resume, and reference in reply to this E-mail, ASAP. Time is of the essence!
Thanks,
John Chatterton
Producer, Midtown International Theatre Festival
Proprietor, Where Eagles Dare rehearsal studios and theatre

CHARITY: Dec. 5, Aud.Oct. 21, MW 20-60, Montclair, NJ

Written by Eric Alter, who provided a one-act for our public readings years back.
Apricot Sky Productions is doing a very special ONE NIGHT only show for CHARITY. All proceeds for the show will be donated to the American Cancer Society...

The night of One-acts will take place December 5th, in Montclair, NJ......

If you are unable to audition please pass this email along to people who are in the theater world who you think would like to be involved...

We're casting for 5 one-acts....Men and Women ages: 20-60...
Auditions:
Wednesday night, Oct 21st, from 7:45 p.m.---9:30 pm

Place: The Deron School of NJ
130 Grove Street
Montclair, NJ 07042
Sides provided.

Italian Looking Siblings casting Thursday

Harrington Talents Casting Thursday for PilotTuesday, October 13, 2009 4:10 PM
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2 Very Important MMSlam.com casting items below
1.Harrington Talent Casting
2.Next Manhattan Monologue Slam Oct.23rd discount tix below

1.Harrington Talents is holding auditions this Thursday for a pilot and needs the specific roles listed below. If you fit anyone of these breakdowns email Rebecca at casting@harringtontalents.com for an appointment. Auditions are this week Thursday October 15th in Manhattan. "Ideally we would love to have REAL people in these situations. But we would take those who may be able to relate for other reasons. I am not sure if you have a database of different personalities, but the skinhead and the interracial couples would be great if they were real." Harrington Talents will also keep you in their database for future pilots as well! The shoot is November 12 and 13. You'll get a copy for your reel. More info about Harrington Talents here: http://www.harringtontalents.com

Breakdowns:
1. Sister – Italian looking. New York. Age is early to mid 20’s. She should be strong. But sensitive. She should be able to cry. Her looks do to have to be outrageously stunning but she should be someone that looks attractive.
2. Boyfriend – Black male. He should appear in shape, athletic. He should be educated and speak educated. He should be good looking. Mid – to late 20’s.
3. Italian brother – He should be a stereotypical “gudio”, from Brooklyn, Bronx, etc… Late 20’s early 30’s. This character MUST be a good actor. He can’t overact. Should be in shape.
4. Skin Head – White (Obviously) does not have to be in shape. Should be somewhere in his 40’s. Preferably a shaved head or very short hair. Should sound educated.
5. Interracial couple - Black Male / white female – 50’s


2. For Immediate Release

The Manhattan Monologue Slam
Hosted by the Galinsky Brothers
http://www.MMSlam.com

Presented by Culture Catch http://www.culturecatch.com
with grand prize sponsor NYCastings http://www.nycastings.com

Next show is Friday October 23rd, 7pm doors, 7:30pm curtain - $10 with this email print out or $20 at the door without

Actors get seen by these industry pros that want to work with you. Performing at the MMSlam gets actors working in film, tv, & plays

Featuring Industry Panelists: Adrienne Stern Adrienne Stern Casting, Scott Edwards Legit Agent Harden-Curtis, Ed Bennett Former CEO VH1, Dusty Wright Co-Founder & Host Culture Catch

Featuring Actors: Current MMSlam Champ Adrianne Frost with Tanaka Hiroko, Ebony Coles, Verlon Brown, Khalipa Oldjohn and audience sign ups! at Bennett Media Studio, 723 Washington Street in the West Village (between Bank & 11th Street, A,C,E train to 8th Ave & 14th St. or 1.9 train to Christopher St.) http://www.bennettmediastudio.com Walking Directions From 14th St. 8thAve. hop Stop

Actors sign up at the show to perform in the second set and be seen by industry and fans alike! You will also get a free DVD of your performance!

Set One - The Manhattan Monologue Slam Championship Set, is hosted by Robert Galinsky & features 6 pre-booked actors performing one three-minute monologue. What's at stake? The tag of "The Manhattan Monologue Slam Champion", prize money, a sit down with any one of that evening’s judges for a career consultation, and the challenge of defending the title & trophy in next month’s show.

Set Two - 30 Second Audience Slam is hosted by Phillip Galinsky. It’s an outrageous set of audience/actors who sign up to perform on the night of the show. Each actor's performance doubles as entertainment & as an 'audition' to perform in the championship set in the next show, in addition to winning cash and prizes too.

Visit our sponsors and partners below and mention MMSlam for possible discounts!
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Click to see MMSlam on NY1
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for more information call 212.322.0878 or email mmslamshow@gmail.com

Tu Oct. 20,12 Annual Italian Heritage & Culture + Recep.

City Hall see attached for RSVP. Grazie. - Carlo

Delicious Italian Gifts baskets at GIAA Fest

This year's winners of the Audience Favorite Awards (presented at the end of each screening session) received baskets of Italian goodies that were graciously donated by Delicious Italian Gifts.
Jaime Dezcallar - pictured at the top - wrote & directed The Last Moments of Leopoldo Berenguer; he also won the Best Director Award as well as the Saturday Night Audience Favorite Award.
Pictured below are writer/director Heather Harlow and Executive Producer Tessa Papas of Nous Deux Encore, which won the Foreign Language Documentary award as well as the Saturday Afternoon Audience Favorite.

Labrats: Oct. 24 with Sal Massari ( GIAA fest 2009 )

Click on photo to enlarge for details.

Passing of Paul Borghese's father

Sad to hear. Condolences on behalf of GIAA
Viewing Friday Oct. 9, 2-4 and 7-9, Anthony R Pizzi Funeral Home
www.pizzifuneralhome.com
120 Paris Ave
Northvale, NJ 07647-1532
(201) 767-3050

Funeral Saturday 10am Our Lady of Sacred Heart ChurchTappan NY

Below is Paul's email:

Dear Friends,

It is so hard to make the phone calls and as many as I would need to in order to reach out to all of you so I hope you don't mind my informing you of something so personal through an email.

I regret to inform you that my Father passed away last night. It was peaceful thanks to God. Many of you knew him. He was a very special man.

The one-day of services will be tomorrow only, at The Anthony Pizzi Funeral Home on Paris Avenue in Northvale, New Jersey. 2pm to 4pm and 7pm to 9pm. The Funeral will be on Saturday morning at Our Lady of Sacred Heart Church in Tappan, New York at 10:00 am. For more information and directions you can call Anthony Pizzi at 201-767-3050.

If you can think of anyone that I might want to know this but may have overlooked sending this to, please feel free to pass this email along.

Thanks for your support and God Bless you.

Paul

Next GIAA reading: Wed Dec 2 at 6:30 PM

The next GIAA reading will be on Wed December 2 at 6:30 PM; we will again meet at the home of Jordan Auslander, 321 W. 24th St., #21J.

We'll be reading Debbie Klaar's new, as yet untitled screenplay about the 1964 World's Fair.

Please e-mail MaraLesemann@giaa.us if you plan to attend.

'MADAME TUSSAUDS AFTER DARK'

Madame Tussauds New York is casting Madame Tussauds After Dark, a special Halloween event where the wax museum
keeps its doors open at night and "guests will get to see for themselves what happens when the lights go out."
Producers state: "Madame Tussauds has been providing entertainment, magic, and wonder for visitors for over
200 years. Visitors are fully immersed in the world of celebrity, politics, history, music, film, and sport, getting up
close and personal with their icons and heroes in an inclusive, innovative, and interactive environment.
Xiomara Richardson, casting. Event will be held Oct. 22-24 & 29-31 at Madame Tussauds in Times Square.

Seeking Actors: male and female 18+, to fill necessary roles and create an overall haunted environment for guests.
Note: Performers must be available all nights listed above. Madame Tussauds is an equal opportunity employer.

Email pix and resumes to:

open.positions@madametussaudsny.com

TWO POSITIONS AT CUNY

http://carlof714.angelfire.com/cuny.txt

GIAA Fest wraps successful 3 day run

Tks to everyone for a great fest! At left are GIAA's Debbie Klaar with Best Director & Saturday Night's Audience Favorite Award winner Jaime Dezcallar of The Last Moments of Leopoldo Berenguer. At right is GIAA President Carlo Fiorletta with Johnny Salvatore and his wife; Johnny wrote & directed Sodom by the Sea, which takes place in Coney Island. Thanks to Carson Grant for the photos; more will be posted at www.giaafilmfest.com later in the week.

Film Festival tickets

GIAA's 3rd annual Festival of Short Films and Videos is coming up this Friday Oct 2, Sat Oct 3, and Sun Oct 4. We have a great line up of movies, including animation, documentaries, music videos, and fiction.

For the complete schedule, and to buy tickets in advance, go to the festival's web site:
www.giaafilmfest.com

For any questions, contact festival director Mara Lesemann at maralesemann@yahoo.com

4A's comments and attachment to follow

4As

Monday, September 21, 2009 6:01 PM

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"Westerfield, Mary Lou"

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This email is being sent to those who has been involved with the 4As as a delegate, alternate or staff for whom I currently have an email address.

At the 4As Board Meeting in August, several people advised me that they had never seen the letter to 4As President Bikel from John Sweeney, the then President of the AFL-CIO. President Sweeney's letter was informed by a letter to him from Peter diCicco which made several recommendations which, if followed, would impact on the future of the 4As. It is these two letters which formed the basis for the document provided by Kim Roberts Hedgpeth which was discussed by the Board on August 22nd.

I have attached both Mr. diCicco's and Mr. Sweeney's letters to this email. There are some handwritten notes on Mr. diCicco's letter which should be ignored. I apologize if you have previously received a copy of these letters but the most expeditious way to get them to those who do not have them was to send the letters to my entire list.

Thanks,

Mary Lou

Citizen Stock Photography project

I can recommend these people and send a coupl samples if you like -CF

We wanted to thank you for participating in the Citizen Stock Photography project. We also wanted to ask a favor. Citizenstock is on pace for photographing 1000 people by the end of the year, but we need your help to do so! We are hopeful that the official web site for Citizen Stock will launch in January.

Will you please take a moment and recommend friends and or family who you think might be interested in taking part in our stock photography project?

Please have them visit our site and register at http://www.citizenpeople.com/model_reg.html for one of our upcoming shoot days.

Thank you so much!

-The citizenstock.com and citizenpeople.com team

Unpaid extras staten island softball players and fans

Hey Carson, >> >> I am thinking that we will not be needing you this weekend...thanks >> for the offer =-) But I could totally use your help with the featured >> and BG roles. >> >> We are shooting 8AM to 6PM Sat Sep 19 and Sun Sep 20 on Staten Island at: >> East Shore Little League >> 80 Lyman Ave >> Staten Island, NY 10305-3815 >> (ample street parking....self reports would be GREAT) >> >> We are looking for people that can play softball, at a co-ed intramural >> level. >> Also looking for some fans in the stands. >> Ball players we need both days, fans can come one day or the other. >> Anyone interested should EMail me for further information >> >> No pay, but Credit and Lunch provided. >> >> xo Maria >> >> >> -- >> Maria Rusolo >> (917) 680-2603 >> SAG - AFTRA - AEA >> www.mariarusolo.com >> www.imdb.com/name/nm1659592/ > http://www.carlofiorletta.com

NON UNION Men/women/boys/girls webisodes Staten Island, NY

Tuesday, Sep. 15, 2009, 6:30 AM Pacific SOMETHING ABOUT RYAN Webisodes NON-UNION PAY RATE: No pay, meals, DVD of project and reimbursement for travel provided NON-UNION Casting Director: Ryan Mooney Auditions: October 3rd by appointment only Shoot/Start Date: Early November Location: Staten Island, NY SUBMIT ELECTRONICALLY NOTE: ALSO INCLUDE PERFORMANCE VIDEOS OR ACTOR SLATES IF AVAILABLE. DO NOT SEND DEMO TAPES. Ryan Mooney is currently casting the web comedy series "Something About Ryan". The misadventures of a live at home slacker from Staten Island, whose parents are fed up with him. Be sure to take a look at the pilot at this link: http://tinyurl.com/mz2o28. It just won the John Muir Gold Award for the TV Competition at the Yosemite Film Festival. SEEKING: [ ITALIAN AMERICAN GIRLS ] in their early to mid twenties/guidette types/Brooklyn accent required [ UNCLE JOE ] Ryan's Don Juan uncle in his late 30's to early 40's/guido type/stud/Italian American/Brooklyn accent required. [ CHARLIE ] Ryan's dad/ItalianAmerican/mid forties/Tony Danza type/Brooklyn accent required. [ LORETTA ] Ryan's mom/Italian American/mid forties/Fran Drescher/Carmella Soprano type/Brooklyn accent required. [ DINO ] Ryan's cousin/Italian American/10 years old/mini guido/Brooklyn accent required. [http://www.actorsaccess.com/gui/space.gif] COMPLETE SUBMISSION [http://www.actorsaccess.com/gui/icon_prev.gif]Previous| Next[http://www.actorsaccess.com/gui/icon_next.gif]

San Remo music fest www.sanremo.com accounts

question came up about how to apply

GIAA Fest Schedule Posted - 4 screening sessions

The schedule is now available for this year's GIAA Festival of Short Films and Videos at
www.giaafilmfest.com

This year there will be 4 screening blocks: Friday night Oct 2 at 7, Saturday Oct 3 at 2 and 7, and Sunday Oct 4 at 2 PM.

Movie awards will be presented at the end of the block in which the movie screens. Short screenplay awards will be presented at the conclusion of the Saturday afternoon session; full-length screenplay awards will be presented at the conclusion of the Sunday afternoon session.

Each official selection receives one ticket; additional tickets and tickets for spectators (except GIAA volunteers) are $10 each. Tickets will be available on line at the fest web site beginning Sun evening Sep 13; any tickets still available can be purcased (cash only) at the door.

Thanks to GIAA Fest Judges

Thanks to all of our volunteer judges for contributing their valuable time to read screenplays, watch movies, and write reviews.

This year's judges were:

Carlo Fiorletta
Debbie Klaar
Laura Lamberti
Alyson Linefsky
Adam Rosencrance

GIAA Fest Awards & Preliminary Schedule posted

Congratulations to John Monteleone on the selection of Valley of the Moon as the top movie and to Letty Serra and Jon Freda for Say Nothing as the top screenplay as well as the winner of the Italian American Heritage Award.

The full list of award winners is available at http://www.giaafilmfest.com/

The list of movies to be screened on each day (Friday night, Saturday afternoon, and Sunday afternoon) is available as well.

Casting cable tv production, Sept 9 & 10

CASTING CALL

Casting for cable TV production. Audition by appointment only. on September evenings, 9th and 10th at the BeanRunner Cafe, 201 S. Division & Esther St. Peekskill, NY

SEEKING 2 Women:

- Woman one, (70's - 80's) elderly yet spry Italian immigrant

- Woman two, (late 30's - mid 40's), artsy, fit, Italian-American

This is for an original public, cable TV production with October 2009 shoot. No pay.

For an audition appointment contact info to mcrescenzo@verizon.net

BeanRunner Cafe, Sept, 9, sides will be provided. Shoot date in mid Oct. We look forward to seeing you.

address: 201 S. Division St. and Esther St. one short block up the street perpendicular to the Paramount.

Peekskill Playhouse

Mary Crescenzo Productions

PAID CASTING Monday 9/14 12n-6pm

for Actors/Actresses, Dancers, Character Performers, Hosts/MCs, Variety Acts and Specialty
Talent for new york's premier Halloween experience, Purgatorio (The Box Presents/S.Hammerstein, R.Kimmel, R.Weiner, producers). Performances run October 15-31 in Times Square. Paid.

CALL is 12PM-6PM at China Club 268 W. 47th Street @ 8th Ave. Dress to move/present your act/talent and bring your headshot/resume.

To schedule appointment, please email headshot/resume to Melissa casting@weg-nyc.com
also let her know if U need specl appt to show off an 'act'

Help Chicago Teamsters striking for lost healthcare

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Date:	02 Sep 2009, 09:58:19 AM
Subject:	Teamsters Striking for Lost Healthcare

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Dear Sisters and Brothers:  The strikers at SK Hand Tools need community support to maintain the strike lines - please forward this e-mail widely!  Workers at SK Hand Tools in Chicago and suburban McCook began an unfair labor practice strike at 5:30am on August 25, 2009 after trying for months to get their health care reinstated.  The workers are being forced to either forgo important medical check-ups and treatment or to go into debt putting the bills on their credit cards.  The strike lines are 24/7 at both locations and the strikers need people to join the lines in solidarity and to bring food, coffee, soda and water.  Chicago location: 3535 W. 47th St., Chicago Suburban location: 9500 W. 55th St. (McCook, near Brookfield and LaGrange)  Please visit the Teamsters 743 website (www.743teamsters.org) for more information.  In Solidarity, Sarah  ******************* Sarah Hainds Teamsters Local 743 4620 S. Tripp Ave. Chicago, IL 60632 (773) 254-7460 (773) 254-7111 (fax) www.743teamsters.org 

GIAA members featured in horror short "Foreclosed"

Mara Lesemann's horror short Foreclosed was shot over the last 2 weekends of August in Bushkill and Villanova, PA and featured GIAA members Carlo Fiorletta, Julie Kilzer, Troy Dane, and Alyson Linefsky.

Foreclosed was first read at the June GIAA meeting at the home of Jordan Auslander; it's being co-produced by Larralley Productions (www.larralleyproductions.com) and Swordfish Films (www.swordfishfilms.com).

GIAA Fest Official Selections Announced

The official selections (both movies and screenplays) for the 3rd Annual GIAA Festival of Short Films and Videos is now available at www.giaafilmfest.com

The festival will take place Oct 2 - 4 at Anthology Film Archives in Manhattan.

Awards and the screening schedule will be posted shortly.

Any GIAA members who are interested in volunteering at the festival should e-mail festival director Mara Lesemann at maralesemann@giaa.us

4A's meeting last week post-mortem

The main issue is migration under the AFL-CIO umbrella under the DEP.

Should the 4A's exist under the DEP between the DEP and individual member unions?

This was discussed at length. Considering the current situation I think it would be wise to keep the 4A's for the current time. Please email me your thoughts.

carlofiorletta@giaa.us

30 Rock' - NBC Series - SAG/Non-SAG Italian Male types, 30-45

	* Read Details Listed: 8/18/2009
SAG/Non-SAG Italian types: Authentic Italian or Italian American males who appear to be native Italians, 30-45 for background work. Please submit only if you are available for week of the shoot. Submission deadline is Wed., 8/26.

Read Details at - http://www.nycastings.com/Public_s/ViewNoticeDetail.asp?QPn=1&Qn=25484

DELL discounts for giaa members flyer on request

email carlofiorletta@giaa.us for a copy of the deals and discount code

grazie

Zipcar discount now available to GIAA members

See the information below regarding a discount on Zipcar rentals that is now available to GIAA members.

Please note that you must be fully up-to-date on membership fees & dues to qualify for the discount.

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Greetings from Zipcar!
Zipcar and GIAA have joined forces to provide you access to Zipcars at a discounted rate! Zipcar is a national carsharing program with more than 5,000 vehicles that is designed to enhance personal and business travel while decreasing greenhouse gas emissions and costs and hassles associated with rental cars and privately owned vehicles.

How Does it Work:

To use Zipcars, employees simply:
Reserve the vehicle online
Walk to the vehicle location
Swipe their Zipcard over the card reader
Drive away.

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Male Italian voiceover needed Liz Lewis casting

EMAIL: info@lizlewis.com

Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2009, 6:57 AM Pacific BRAND PASTA Commercial VOICE OVER SAG PAY RATE: Scale USAGE: National Network, Internet, Industrial, possible new media		Conflict: PASTA Casting Director: Liz Lewis, Liz Lewis Casting Interview Dates: Thursday, August 13, 2009 Records: Week of August 17th Location: Chicago - but can be from out of town as we can patch you in for the record
SUBMIT VOICE SAMPLE ELECTRONICALLY		LIZ LEWIS CASTING PARTNERS
NOTE: MUST SUBMIT A VOICE SAMPLE. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE AN AUTHENTIC ITALIAN ACCENT AND YOU DO NOT HAVE A VOICE SAMPLE, YOU WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. SEEKING THE FOLLOWING VOICE-OVER:

[ ITALIAN MALE ] (40s-50s) with an AUTHENTIC ITALIAN ACCENT. Fatherly, mature voice. A voice with experience that is warm and caring.

Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2009, 6:57 AM Pacific BRAND PASTA Commercial VOICE OVER SAG PAY RATE: Scale USAGE: National Network, Internet, Industrial, possible new media		Conflict: PASTA Casting Director: Liz Lewis, Liz Lewis Casting Interview Dates: Thursday, August 13, 2009 Records: Week of August 17th Location: Chicago - but can be from out of town as we can patch you in for the record
SUBMIT VOICE SAMPLE ELECTRONICALLY		LIZ LEWIS CASTING PARTNERS EMAIL: info@lizlewis.com
NOTE: MUST SUBMIT A VOICE SAMPLE. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE AN AUTHENTIC ITALIAN ACCENT AND YOU DO NOT HAVE A VOICE SAMPLE, YOU WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. SEEKING THE FOLLOWING VOICE-OVER:

[ ITALIAN MALE ] (40s-50s) with an AUTHENTIC ITALIAN ACCENT. Fatherly, mature voice. A voice with experience that is warm and caring.

Sezze Sun by Odyssey Productions at 46 Walker St.

I saw this play last night, check out the show and company if you get the chance.

When I see advertisements involving Italy, I tend to cringe, but this was rather beautiful.

Sweet and salty, sometimes sour. The actors were all talented and energetic. The direction swift-paced, and technical direction had no more than a glitch or two. Short and sweet: just over an hour. Multi-media: 3 cameras and a technical director control TV views.

Characters involve parents and an adult child battling for control , and the production of a reality show. What could be more timely. The set is great, too. Note the floor especially.

Some of the dialogue involved past events which could have been performed, maybe outside the reality event. Likewise the postcard seems to represent drinking ( alcohol ). We hear the exposition of multiple characters drinking, We don't see much, except for one character at a time, although it is well played. A good deal for the equity showcase price.

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Ciao. Carlo Fiorletta, Pres.

Chicago Audition for Tenor males Italian and others

IL, 'THE THREE WAITERS'

Mardar Entertainment, an NY-based corporate entertainment company, is casting The Three Waiters. Producers state: "Sophisticated, spontaneous, and fun, the show involves three singers posing as waiters at events before unleashing a show in the style of The Three Tenors." Brad Wilson, general mgr.; Kyle Gonyea, artistic dir. Performances are ongoing at corporate events in the Chicago area.

Seeking—Alfredo: Italian, charismatic maitre d' who loves opera, a convincing Italian accent is required, tenor; Jean Marc: French, waiter, somewhat reserved, a convincing French accent is required, tenor/baritone; Third Waiter: All-American type, tenor. Note: Seeking operatic tenors and baritones who act for all roles.

Auditions will be held by appt. only Aug. 18, noon-3 p.m. at The Fine Arts Building, 410 S. Michigan Ave., 8th fl., Chicago, IL. For an appt., call Mardar Management at (212) 239-0908. Prepare an aria of your choice. Tenors should also be prepared to sing "Nessun Dorma" and "La donna e mobile"; baritones should also be prepared to sing "Toreador." An accompanist will be provided. Script sides will be provided at the audition. For more info, visitwww.thethreewaiters.com.Professional pay, plus meals, travel, and lodging provided.