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open casting calls for major hollywood family film

June 15, 2015 – Academy Award nominated filmmakers are conducting three open calls for Richmond area talent to be considered for speaking and non-speaking roles in Loving, a new feature film by award winning writer/director Jeff Nichols (Midnight Special, Mud, Take Shelter).  Loving centers around Richard and Mildred Loving, an interracial couple who resided in Virginia…

lights, camera, audition: the technique of virtual auditioning

an arvold.education workshop on self-taping led by Erica Arvold, CSA  The ability to self tape and produce a good virtual audition is an invaluable skill in the modern actor’s arsenal.  The virtual audition is not only about the performance, it is also about submitting a video that looks professionally produced.  The quality of a self…

arvold LIVE, Ch 2: Your Picture, Your Resume, Yourself

Please join this conversation in a series of sessions open to all film artists and artisans. Our own casting director/producer Erica Arvold, CSA, and acting coach Richard Warner invite you to a discussion about the creative life and an actor’s craft.  They’ll talk about what it means to be artists and industry professionals while living a happy, holistic…

The Joy of Dialects: A Whirlwind Trip Around the World

an arvold.education discussion led by Janet Rodgers Part of an actor’s craft is giving his/her character an authentic voice, literally!  Dialect is a crucial part of preparing (and, let’s be honest, booking) a role, one that cannot be overlooked or put off until the last minute.  Janet Rodgers, dialect coach will lead this discussion to demystify the art…

the actor’s persona: honing your craft through self-awareness

What’s your type, and how can knowing your type help your career?   join us for an arvold.education workshop led by Erica Arvold & Richard Warner Knowing your professional persona is a valuable tool that can guide and inform your career growth.  Participants will explore how an actor can discover, shape and present oneself in the…

arvold LIVE, Ch 1: Passion, Perception, Patience & Persistence

passion, perception, patience & persistence Please join this conversation in a series of sessions open to all film artists and artisans. Our own casting director/producer Erica Arvold, CSA, and acing coach Richard Warner invite you to a discussion about the creative life and an actor’s craft.  They’ll talk about what it means to be artists, industry…