What: “Big Break Hollywood”
Some of the highest profile agents, managers, acting coaches and casting directors from LA and Atlanta tell the truth about how the industry works and what it really takes to make your acting career a reality. They’ll do Q&A’s, even personally see what you can do in a one-on-one audition with critiques!
Of the attendees, 3 people, one from each age group of 7-12, 13-17, and 18+, will be chosen by the visiting panel, based on their auditions, for an amazing “Big Break.” This includes:
* A one year contract with a premiere Hollywood talent agency.
* A one year contract with a premiere Hollywood management agency. * A 2-week, all expenses paid trip to LA (airfare and accommodations for 4). * 2 weeks of coaching with noted talent and audition coach Margie Haber. * A headshot photo shoot with one of Hollywood’s top photographers.
* A one year contract with a commercial agency.
Those who reserve rooms for both nights at the event’s host hotel gain access to a private party and autograph session with the panel of LA and local agents and managers, plus the stars in attendance.
Who: -The people who have represented and trained many of the business’ hottest working celebrities; like Halle Berry, Cameron Diaz, Josh Duhamel, Zac Efron, America Ferrera, Stephen Nichols, Alison Lohman, Leonardo DiCaprio, AnnaSophia Robb, Brad Pitt, Vince Vaughn, Heather Locklear, Miriska Hargitay, Kelly Preston, Naomi Watts, Masi Oka, and more.
-The Casting Directors for shows like Nickelodeon’s “Drake & Josh,” “ER,” “Zoey 101,” “iCarly,” NBC’s “Days Of Our Lives,” and CBS’s “Young And The Restless.”
-The panel also has current and past clients on shows like the CW’s “One Tree Hill,” and “Seventh Heaven;” NBC’s “Law And Order,” “ER,” and “Heroes;” TNT’s “The Closer;” ABC’s “Samantha Who?” “Grey’s Anatomy,” “Ugly Betty,” and “Private Practice;” CBS’s “Without A Trace;” FOX’s “24;” and MTV’s “Punk’d,” “Laguna Beach,” and “The Hills.”
-Special celebrity appearances by the likes of Nate Parker, breakout star from the Denzel Washington move “The Debaters,” Colin Egglefield from “All My Children” and Stephen Colletti of “One Tree Hill,” and “Laguna Beach.”
-Ages 7 and up welcome.
Where: The Grand Hyatt Atlanta in Buckhead. Directions can be found at www.bigbreakhollwood.com.
When: Registration Friday April 11 at 5:00pm. Panels and audition sessions Saturday and Sunday, April 12 and 13. Activities wrap up at 6:00pm Sunday.
Why: This is an amazing opportunity when doors that are usually shut tight will be flung open. Direct access to people who can help make anything happen.
How: Go to www.bigbreakhollywood.com for information and to secure your space at the event. There are two ticket purchase options:
PREMIUM PACKAGE
-Qualifies you for the Big Break trip to LA, 1-year management and agency contracts, some of the best audition training available, photo sessions and more!
-Panelists and participants for Premium ticket holders include:
*NATE PARKER – Actor. Starring with Denzel Washington and Forest Whitaker in Oprah Winfrey’s “The Great Debaters.”
*KRISHA BULLOCK – Casting Director for Nickelodeon’s hit series “ZOEY 101”, “iCARLY” and “DRAKE AND JOSH”
*CAROL GOLDWASSER - Casting Director for Disney Channel’s “Hannah Montana.”
*BONNIE LIEDTKE – Talent Agent for William Morris Agency. Launched the careers of Leonardo DiCaprio, Zac Efron and Hillary Swank.
*VINCENT CIRRINCIONE – Producer/Manager. Represents Halle Berry.
*FERN CHAMPION – Casting Director. Discovered Cameron Diaz
*MARNIE SAITTA – Casting Director for NBC’s hit daytime series “Days Of Our Lives.”
*MARGIE HABER – Hollywood’s number one acting coach to such superstars as Brad Pitt, Vince Vaughn, and Heather Locklear.
*NEIL BAGG – Talent Agent with Don Buchwald & Associates. Has represented celebrities such as Josh Duhamel, America Ferrera, Kathy Bates and Naomi Watts.
*GLENN HUGHES – Entertainment Manager/ Producer. Built careers such as AnnaSophia Robb, Matthew Underwood, and Cris Judd.
-The 4-hour open panel discussion with Q&A session.
-Autograph session with author Margie Haber, “How to Get the Part Without Falling Apart.”
-Autograph session with author Della Cole, “Unraveling the Mystery of Monologues.”
-Admission to the open call room to meet more industry guests.
-Admission to the coaching lab with two acting coaches from the Margie Haber Studio in LA and the yourACT school in Atlanta.
-Those staying both nights at the Grand Hyatt get admission to the private celebrity party Saturday night with the stars and our agents, managers and casting directors.
STANDARD PACKAGE
-Panelists and participants for Standard Package ticket holders include:
*JULIE FULOP BALFOUR – Top youth Commercial Agent with AKA Agency.
*MATT JACKSON – Former Head of Casting for the Disney Channel.
*SUSAN PUTNAM – Associate Casting Director for Nickelodeon’s hit series “Ned’s DeClassified.”
-4 hours at the open forum with Q&A session.
-A one on one commercial read and critique in front of select casting personnel.
-Autograph session with author Margie Haber, “How to Get the Part Without Falling Apart.”
-Autograph session with author Della Cole, “Unraveling the Mystery of Monologues.”
-Admission to the coaching lab with two acting coaches from the Margie Haber Studio in LA and the yourACT school in Atlanta.
-Those staying both nights at the Grand Hyatt get admission to the private celebrity party Saturday night with the stars and our agents, managers and casting directors.
