WHAT: Sean Pratt presents, “The One Day MBA – Mastering the Business of Acting” a day long workshop with John Strawbridge focusing on Casting & Actor Marketing

John’s class, “Casting – It’s What You Know”, will focus on:
• Understanding how casting happens, and finding your place in it.
• How the DC, VA & MD is both like and un-like NY and LA.
• Figuring out how Casting Directors, Agents, Managers & Unions work, and how they can work for you.

Sean will present his seminar, “Actor Marketing – The Image is Reality.” It covers:
• An understanding of the “Actor’s Business Cycle.”
• Various forms of advertising to get your marketing messages out.
• The “Nuts and Bolts” of setting up a marketing campaign.

WHEN: Saturday, February 27th 2010 – From 10am to 5pm, with a 45 minute lunch break.

WHERE: Nine Yards Media – 667 S. Washington St. Alexandria, VA 22314

HOW:
• $150 cash, check or Pay Pal
• $135 for members of the following groups: AEA, SAG, AFTRA, WIFV, TIVA, Actors’ Center, Baltimore Theatre Alliance.
• $100 for student actors; must have a current ID.
• Class size is limited to ten actors, only!
• To RSVP, contact seanpratt@comcast.net and please put “February 27th class” in the subject line.
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Sean Pratt offers his “NO KIDDING” money back guarantee. “If you’re not satisfied after the first hour of one of my Business of the Biz classes…if you feel it’s a waste of your time, then I’ll refund your money right then and there. NO KIDDING!”
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WHY: Because it’s time to learn the truth about how casting works and why marketing is the key to your success!

SEAN PRATT - has been a working actor for over 20 years with national film, TV and theatre credits as well having narrated over 500 audio books. He teaches classes on and writes articles about the business of the Biz. www.seanprattpresents.com

JOHN STRAWBRIDGE is a Casting Director, Educator and Author with over twenty years experience in Feature Film, Network TV & Theatre. He is the Creative Director of Campanile Media, and the Artistic Director of Actors Company Theatre. www.CampanileMedia.com