19 April 2004
American Conservatory Theatre Showcase
Keith Johnson and I attended the ACT MFA showcase at the Coronet Theatre, 366 N. LaCienega Blvd.
Favorite actors I'm sure we'll be seeing again in Los Angeles (if not in New York first) were Rob Seitelman, D.J. Lapité, Crystal Noelle (her excerpt from Danitra Vance's Live and in Color! was howlingly funny. I wanted MORE!), David Valdez, Davis Duffield, Jud Williford, and Marilee Talkington. Really strong among a VERY good class. All were very talented; these folks stood out.
Really liked the bound volume of headshots and resumés (very classy--and since this is my first league school showcase, I can only assume that it's standard) and the "contact sheet" they provided for us to drop off as we left, should we want any of the actors to follow up with us on current projects while they're still in town.
Good food. Good bar. Great catering team and organizers who were very wonderful. Met a couple of last year's performers who were finding Los Angeles to be quite different than what they'd expected, a year ago. Should be interesting to see how many of these folks follow up. Initiative is a funny thing in this town. [Update: got a follow-up mailing from Edward Nattenberg, as promised. He and I had met while comparing geek-toys (Palm/Treo stuff). Also got follow-up calls/emails from Rob Seitelman. Good job, kids! You've got the edge!]
Favorite line from the intro: "The human condition is to NOT know. The moment you learn, you die a little."
Favorite actors I'm sure we'll be seeing again in Los Angeles (if not in New York first) were Rob Seitelman, D.J. Lapité, Crystal Noelle (her excerpt from Danitra Vance's Live and in Color! was howlingly funny. I wanted MORE!), David Valdez, Davis Duffield, Jud Williford, and Marilee Talkington. Really strong among a VERY good class. All were very talented; these folks stood out.
Really liked the bound volume of headshots and resumés (very classy--and since this is my first league school showcase, I can only assume that it's standard) and the "contact sheet" they provided for us to drop off as we left, should we want any of the actors to follow up with us on current projects while they're still in town.
Good food. Good bar. Great catering team and organizers who were very wonderful. Met a couple of last year's performers who were finding Los Angeles to be quite different than what they'd expected, a year ago. Should be interesting to see how many of these folks follow up. Initiative is a funny thing in this town. [Update: got a follow-up mailing from Edward Nattenberg, as promised. He and I had met while comparing geek-toys (Palm/Treo stuff). Also got follow-up calls/emails from Rob Seitelman. Good job, kids! You've got the edge!]
Favorite line from the intro: "The human condition is to NOT know. The moment you learn, you die a little."
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