If comedy is your thing, here’s your chance to shine by auditioning for CBS’s annual comedy showcase! CBS has arranged for ACTS members to audition on September 2nd from 10-11 am (unless otherwise notified). You must email Colin at colin.studebaker@cbs.com to secure a slot. Besure to let Colin know you are an East West Players ACTS member! Auditions will be held at The Network Studio located at 11967 Ventura Blvd. (at Radford), Studio City, Ca. 91604. This is a highly competitive process however if you are lucky enough to make the cut, it’s great visibility and many actors have gone on to reap prolific careers.
Auditions for CBS Sketch Comedy Showcase are Near!
August 26th, 2010 by Marilyn Tokuda No comments »Watch Martin Lee
August 25th, 2010 by Marilyn Tokuda No comments »Look out for Martin Lee appearing opposite Dana Delany on this falls ABC series “Body of Proof”. Martin also shot a principal role in a commercial for Farmers Insurance.
Casting Director Julia Kim to Address ACTS Members
August 19th, 2010 by Marilyn Tokuda No comments »Julia Kim is an independent Casting Director based in Los Angeles. She loves film and has a passion for unearthing new talent. Recent endeavors include “Wassup Rockers,” directed by the infamous Larry Clark, of “Kids” fame. The film premiered at the Toronto Film Festival and was the opening night selection at the 2006 Slamdance Film Festival. Julia also cast “Wild Tigers I Have Known,” executive produced by Gus Van Sant & Scott Rudin. It made its debut at this year’s Sundance Film Festival. She also cast “My Bollywood Bride,” which premiered at the 2006 Palm Springs Film Festival. Before that, highlights include “But I’m a Cheerleader” and “Two Family House,” which won the Audience Prize at Sundance 2000. Julia has also cast numerous national commercials for Budweiser, Bud Light, Coke Zero, Virgin and Amped Mobile.
Julia is currently casting for “Under The Blood Red Sun” which is set for an October-November shoot in Hawaii. Please join us on Monday, September 27 from 7-9 pm at East West Players David Henry Hwang Theatre. Event is FREE to all ACTS members.
RSVP to mtokuda@eastwestplayers.org, Subject Line: Julia Kim
Blake Kushi Lands Role
August 19th, 2010 by Marilyn Tokuda No comments »Blake Kushi has been cast in award winning Sam Bobrink’s play “RESTING IN PIECES” at Theatre 68. Blake auditioned for the role based on a casting noticed from ACTS.
Fay Kato cast at Junction Theatre
August 14th, 2010 by Marilyn Tokuda No comments »Acts member Fay Kato has been cast in “The Face of Jizo” at the Junction Theatre.
Roy Vongtama
July 30th, 2010 by Marilyn Tokuda No comments »Roy’s been up to alot! His new comedy he’s in Three Days Three Girls and an Angry Asian Man is playing this weekend and next in Santa Monica at the Edgemar Theater right on Main Street in the heart of Santa Monica! It’s a World Premiere and the producers hope to take it to NYC for a run in a smaller venue there afterwards.
Juche Rules, has been ruling the film festival circuit! It has been accepted into seven festivals, winning runner up to Best Film at the Rainier Independent Film Festival and also a nomination for Best Screenplay at the Edgemar Film Festival. The other festivals are the Burbank Film Festival (in September), the Hollyshorts Film Festival (in August), the Action on Film Festival (NOW!), the Big Bear film festival, and the Buffalo Niagara Film Festival.
If you are interested in seeing the entire film ONLINE, INMOO.com will be screening it during the run of the week online from August 5-12 for free.
Roy also shot an Amica Commercial which should start playing around the US in a few months. And lastly, the very first movie he did in 2005 is finally coming out on DVD according to the producer. It’s actually up for an award at the Action On Film festival this week as well, it’s called The Curse of Griffith Park. http://www.imdb.com/video/wab/vi2361132569/
James Taku Leung
July 30th, 2010 by Marilyn Tokuda No comments »James Taku Leung just finished shooting an Oreos commercial directed by Brett Ratner. The stellar cast included: Shaquille O’neil, Apollo Ohno, Venus Williams, and Eli Manning.
Casting Director Julia Kim Event Postponed to Later Date
July 27th, 2010 by Marilyn Tokuda No comments »Casting Director Julia Kim scheduled to address ACTS members on August 3 has been postponed to a later date due to a last minute casting session. One of Julia’s objectives was to meet Asian American actors for an upcoming film she is casting, however she agreed to email a breakdown to ACTS members. The event will be rescheduled so keep a lookout for a future date! Julia was really looking forward to August 3 and regrets having to postpone but looks forward to rescheduling and meeting everyone.
Meanwhile, hope to see you all tomorrow when Disney Casting Executive Marcia Ross comes to visit ACTS members! If you would still like to come, please join us from 7-9 pm, Wednesday, July 28 at East West Players David Henry Hwang Theatre located in Little Tokyo.
Secret Agent Carin Chea
July 27th, 2010 by Marilyn Tokuda No comments »Fellow ACTS member Carin Chea just completed playing a spy in a training video for the CIA.
Fay Kato in “The Lady Aoi”
July 15th, 2010 by Marilyn Tokuda No comments »ACTS member Fay Kato is currently playing the role of Mrs. Yasuko Rokujo in “The Lady Aoi” at Luna Playhouse in Glendale.