Crystal Casting Projects Cast

The Ultimate Deal! 4 kid classes over 2 weekends!!

2010-09-23T15:12:00.000-07:00

The Ultimate Deal! 4 kid classes over 2 weekends!!
8-12 yr olds

The Power of Voice - Level 1
In this safe environment class students will learn the power of voice. How to manipulate their voice in order to bring the most power to a scene.

Character Study - Level 1
In this class students will be required to pick a person they know in real life and study their character. The way they breathe, move their legs, their fingertips, talk and manner of speech etc.

Movement - Level 1- Let's loosen up and had some fun!!
In this class talent will use their whole body from head to toe to "let it all out and have some fun"! Games, improv and sheer goofiness.

Using music and rhythm - Level 1
The body is the instrument. We must keep it in tune. This class will focus on freeing the inner actor/actress trapped inside.

Final performance of all classes will be recorded on the last day, uploaded, emailed and available for download for parent, agent review and wonderful memories. In order to focus on talent, final performance clips will be of individual talent only. No group performances.

Class dates:
Oct 17, 23, 24, 30 (Saturday and Sundays)
Two time options available: 12:15-2:15pm OR 2:30-4:30pm
Max 12 students per class.
In order to be considered, please submit: headshot, resume, full name of talent, date of birth, agency, parents names and all contact phone numbers. Please state time preference. Subject line: Ultimate Kid Workshop

These classes will sell out! So don't miss out, sign up early to avoid disappointment.

Classes taught by Casting Director: Crystal Kramer & Associate Casting Director: Blaine Kramer.
Crystal is a union member of the Casting Society of America and the Casting Director Society of Canada.

Special Note about workshops:
*The presence of a casting director at a workshop is neither a guarantee nor a promise of employment. The intent of the class is solely educational. Attending a workshop is not a way to obtain employment as an actor. Such contact as you may have with a casting director at a workshop does not always result in any further contact with that casting director. The casting director has insight into the audition process. It is highly recommended that active working professional actors should be in a class at least once a week to maintain sharpness and skill improvement. Take various workshops and classes to gain the most knowledge in your career

Crystal Kramer C.D.C & C.S.A.
Crystal Casting Inc
Toronto, ON
416-803-6576
crystalcasting@yahoo.ca

Crystal Casting General Toronto Casting Director Info

2010-09-03T13:15:00.000-07:00

Welcome everyone to my Blog Spot!

This is where you can see if one my projects have been cast! That way if you are curious you can always check the site! If it hasn't been updated then it has not been cast.

Need Toronto Casting?

Crystal Kramer C.D.C.& C.S.A.
Crystal Casting
Toronto Casting Director
416-803-6576
crystalcasting@yahoo.ca

The Egyptian Job - CAST

2010-06-23T08:12:00.001-07:00

The Egyptian Job - CAST

The long awaited "Teen Class" - Film & TV -$55 June 13

2010-04-30T09:40:00.001-07:00

Many of you have been asking! So here it is, the once a year:

JUNE 13 Film and TV
Kids 6-12yrs 12-2:30PM - SOLD OUT!
Teens 13-19 yrs 2:30-5PM
This 2.5 hour on camera workshop, is a MUST for the beginner actor who wants to try acting and wants to know how to audition for Feature Film and TV! Lots of info and tons of fun! Performances will be recorded and emailed to the parents and agents for review. You can upload the clips to www.castingworkbook.com and use for a marketing tool or simply keep for your memories. Learn tips and tricks to make you stand out in the audition. Limited to 12 kids to give ample time with each performer.

$55 + gst
These classes will sell out so join early to avoid disappointment. Email photo, resume, date of birth, phone number & which class you would like to attend to crystalcasting@yahoo.ca SUBJECT LINE: TEEN CLASS

The Real Mash-CAST

2010-04-30T09:30:00.000-07:00

Need ACTRA background actors who live in ORANGEVILLE

2010-04-02T07:22:00.001-07:00

Need background actors who live in ORANGEVILLE
Crystal Casting is looking for experienced ACTRA background performers.

SUBJECT LINE: BACKGROUND PERFORMER
• photo of yourself (no hats or glasses, snapshot is fine)
• stand in-resume & acting resume
• height, weight, date of birth
• YOUR AGENT'S NAME AND YOUR phone number(s)
• your native language, and all languages you speak
• if you speak naturally with an accent or if you can do a neutral North American accent

DO NOT SUBMIT IF YOU DO NOT FIT LIVE IN ORANGEVILLE OR HALF HOUR SURROUNDING AREA.

Crystal Casting is looking for experienced ACTRA stand-ins.

2010-04-02T07:16:00.000-07:00

Crystal Casting is looking for experienced ACTRA stand-ins.
Very important, need men 6'2'' 1/2 in height and 5'7 in height ONLY. Please include your stand in resume.

SUBJECT LINE: STAND IN and your height
• photo of yourself (no hats or glasses, snapshot is fine)
• stand in-resume & acting resume
• height, weight, date of birth
• phone number(s)
• your native language, and all languages you speak
• if you speak naturally with an accent or if you can do a neutral North American accent

DO NOT SUBMIT IF YOU DO NOT FIT THE SPEC'S.

“Le processus d’entrevue”

2010-03-02T18:13:00.001-08:00

Cast

RED

2010-03-02T18:12:00.001-08:00

Almost cast

MADD -

2010-03-02T18:00:00.000-08:00

Bilingual Spokesperson on Tour

2010-03-02T17:59:00.000-08:00

not cast yet, awaiting decisions from client

How to submit for any of my castings

2010-03-02T17:14:00.000-08:00

The best way to submit is via:
www.castingworkbook.com and www.aactionauditons.com
It is also the way to see other casting breakdowns. I go to these postings first.
And if you have an agent www.breakdownexpress.com.

These are the leading websites in Canada that all casting directors use to find talent. I will have postings for AACTION and Castingworkbook later this week. If you use these sites you can access my projects and other casting director projects.

Of course you can always submit via email: crystalcasting@yahoo.ca
SUBJECT LINE: NAME OF PROJECT AND ROLE YOU ARE SUBMITTING FOR
• photo of yourself (no hats or glasses, snapshot is fine)
• resume
• height, weight, date of birth
• phone number(s)
• your native language, and all languages you speak
• if you speak naturally with an accent or if you can do a neutral North American accent

Crystal is a union member of the Casting Society of America and the Casting Director Society of Canada. Here are the links:

www.castingsociety.com
www.castingsociety.ca

Crystal Casting Inc.
Crystal Kramer C.D.C. & C.S.A.
2 Toronto Street, #307
Toronto, ON M5C 2B5
O: 416-803-6576 / crystalcasting@yahoo.ca

Project Tidy Up Short list

2010-03-02T06:20:00.001-08:00

Sundance Clugston
Vanessa Taylor
Shantelle Canzanese
Jacintha Wesselingh
Freya Ravensbergen
Sherry Garner

Forensic Factor - CAST

2010-02-20T11:01:00.001-08:00

April 11 - NEW HEADSHOT & PERSONAL ASSESSMENT

2010-02-20T10:57:00.000-08:00

Unbelievable offer: $199 for a new headshot (our costs increased so we had to adjust the rate)
Includes a personal assessment day by a working casting director and professional photographer

Did you know your headshot is about the size of a quarter on the casting directors computer? It must be something that catches their eye so they click on your photo. If not then you are just another actor who got passed by because your photo did not stand out.

Back by popular demand Crystal Casting and Tom Tkach photography have created an unbelievable offer. Spend a day with a casting director discussing your look and ways you could be marketing yourself in a better way. In this unique workshop learn what casting directors look for in a headshot and how to make yours the best that it can be. Session is 12:30-4:30pm on Sunday April 4th. Then on a separate day you will get a photo shoot with Tom and have one of your looks photographed. Tom Tkach is known as one of Toronto's top professional photographers. www.tomtkach.com. Tom will also be attending the workshop for a short time to assess the students and determine along with Crystal what the best 1st look would be and if the person would like extra looks then we could suggest different ones as well.

Please email me photo and resume to: crystalcasting@yahoo.ca
SUBJECT LINE: HEADSHOT WORKSHOP

Sunday class - April 11, 2010
12:30-4:30pm
$185.00 + GST
Crystal Kramer CSA & CDC
416-803-6576
a "one look" photo session scheduled WEEK OF APRIL 12 or can accommodate a later time if requested
There is no doubt this will sell out and very quickly.

Special Note about workshops:
*The presence of a casting director at a workshop is neither a guarantee nor a promise of employment. The intent of the class is solely educational. Attending a workshop is not a way to obtain employment as an actor. Such contact as you may have with a casting director at a workshop does not always result in any further contact with that casting director. The casting director has insight into the audition process. It is highly recommended that active working professional actors should be in a class at least once a week to maintain sharpness and skill improvement. Take various workshops and classes to gain the most knowledge in your career

Crystal Kramer CSA & C.D.C.
Crystal Casting Inc.
2 Toronto Street, #307
Toronto, ON,M5C 2B5
O: 416-803-6576 / crystalcasting@yahoo.ca

JANUS CAST

2010-02-01T12:28:00.000-08:00

JANUS CAST
BARISTA#1 - Vanessa Smythe
BARISTA#2 - Lauren Bullivant
UNIV STUDENT#1 - James Fanizza
UNIV STUDENT#2 - Michael Luckett
MOTHER (will become NANNY) - Victoria Murdoch
CUSTOMER#1 - Michael Wiley
CUSTOMER#2 - Joseph Vomvas
CONCIERGE#1 - Carlo Adamo
CONCIERGE#2 - David Burfoot
MARK/BUSINESSMAN - Robert Nolan
RADIO HOST - David Kinsman
ABDUL'S MOM - Tanya Rusnak
YOUNGER ABDUL - Kiyan Jadavji
BOY - Diogio de Oliveira
GIRL - Kelly Lopes
MUSLIM#1 - David Smith
MUSLIM#2 - Hamid Salavanpour

MUSLIM#3 - Abbas Pajooman
MUSLIM#4 - John Iglesias
MUSLIM#5 - Andrew Ngomba
MUSLIM#6 - Madiha Khalid
HOMELESS MAN - Ryan Barret
ABDUL'S FATHER - Adnan Umer
NADEEM RASHID- Brandon Wickens

MADD - CAST

2010-01-19T21:13:00.000-08:00

Cast

Scott- Robert Nolan
Diane- Carolyn Thompson

Sleepyhouse - CAST

2010-01-19T12:21:00.000-08:00

SLeepyHouse is now tentatively shooting Thursday February 11 to Sunday February 14th.
CAST:
Trev = Alex Furber
Will = Stefen Rollpiller
Terry = David Burfoot
Nurse = Frances Stecyk

The Actors Symposium is tentatively scheduled June 5 & 6, 2010

2010-01-14T07:43:00.004-08:00

Did you know the Actors Symposium is tentatively scheduled June 5 & 6, 2010?

It will have:

-3 On Camera Workshops
-4 Casting directors -Brian Levy C.D.C., Ron Leach, Crystal Kramer C.D.C. & C.S.A. & guest speaker Jason Knight C.D.C. & C.S.A.
-3 Directors - Ken Girotti, Don McBrearty & Paul Fox
-2 Industry Schmooze Parties
-Fabulous Awards and Prizes Everyday - including free photo shoots for new headshots

It is a symposium fact.

Sign up today to avoid disappointment, there is limited space available. http://www.theactorssymposium.com/

One of the only legitimate places to get real industry knowledge. Best price you will ever see for an acting symposium. $375 + GST for 2 days.
Questions: 416-803-6576

Two Cities - Cast

2010-01-14T07:43:00.001-08:00

Mpumi - Olunike Adeliyi

Daniel - Martin McNenly

Jacob - Emmanuel Kabongo

Lisa - Shelly Findlay

Little boy - Jemini Archer

Shoot dates have been changed again.

As of now they are tentatively 6th 7th 8th and 9th of February (Sat-Tue)

Bikers IV - Episodes

2009-11-24T20:15:00.000-08:00

"Vancouver"
Andy Richards Joel Lacoursiere
Robert Molesberry Christian Bako
John Bryce Camillo Natale
John Bryce Jr. Bruno Talotta
Bradley Parker Christopher Mott
Ronaldo Lising Ulysses Castellanos
Chico Pires Angel Fernandez
Michael Plante Dave Younan
Molesberry's Girlfriend Lynzey Patterson
Hilmaire Sousmire Robert Nolan

"Winnipeg"
Walter Stadnick Scott Hilton
Darwin Sylvester Vincent Bellon
Kevin Sylvester Rodrigo Fernandez-Stoll
Rod Sweeney Steve Vieira
Taz Robertson Ray Van Schyndel
Ron Gagnon Ty Woodley

Strippers, Girlfriends, Sexy prostitutes etc yet to be cast.

Forensic Factor Ep 3

2009-11-20T17:15:00.001-08:00

Cast

Wrong Number

2009-11-20T10:34:00.000-08:00

Callbacks:
Leila: Milda Geceite And Kathy Anderson + two girls from our original Mandy List. We shall select final LEILA from this pool.

Everyone - Otherwise Our Cast (apart from Leila) are:
Jesse - Cydney Penner
Emily - Tricia Marchand
Suferian - Yury
Leila's Mom - JoAnn Nordstrom
Leila's Dad - Carl Bauer
Jesse's Mom - Pamela Farrauto
Rick (Jesse's boyfriend) - Robert John Szczebiot (he came to read Polish).

Presenter/Host

2009-11-05T19:21:00.000-08:00

1st round of Toronto auditions complete.

In the process of accepting out of town submissions, downloading to the desktop and then reuploading to the Crystal Casting Studio account so they are are in one place for the client. This will take some time.

PSA - Distracted Driving - CAST

2009-11-04T11:03:00.001-08:00

Patrick Brown congratulations!

The Memory Merchant

2009-11-04T10:54:00.000-08:00

CAST: Bick - Peter Nelson
CAST: Memory Merchant - Peter Stacey

rest of talent that is currently underconsideration and not cast, director to review tape:
Newt: Samantha Nemeth, Ruby Gillett, Danielle Watling
Young Newt: Milena Kulchenko, Katrina Stuart, Vanessa Hutchison

Kiss & A Promise

2009-10-28T06:11:00.000-07:00

3 actresses are on hold, awaiting confirmation from production about booking them. Until all talent are booked and confirmed anything could happen.

The Killer God

2009-10-19T08:01:00.001-07:00

Shortlist under consideration:

Charlize Elkin Tanya Rusnak/Virginia Leigh
Gord Cooper Frank Zupancic/Gary Bigger
Louis Hagen David Wontner
Gladys Hagen Viv Lundy
Kylee Brunsen Samantha Farrow
Officer Jenny Mary Goldman
Alice the Coroner Andrea Brown
Sattar Mark Llewellan
Dean Vanbeek Peter Higginson
Rufus Elkin Mike McLay - hold, a few more to see
Pete Greer John Mallet
Red Servant
White Servant (formerly Black Servant) Minerva Mohabir
Robin Brandon Coffey
Butch Jim Armstrong
Terrorists x3 John Iglesias
HAZEL: Rachelle Corbiel, Vanessa Broze, Erin English
JEANIE: Mandy Bo, Samantha Brown, Kristin Elsley, Michele Kaye

Forensic Factor - Season 6 Ep 2

2009-10-19T07:55:00.000-07:00

cast:
DANA SUE GRAY Nicole Williams
DET JOE GRECO Jake Michaels
JERI ARMBRUST Deborah Verginella
NORMA DAVIS Eileen Sword
JUNE ROBERTS Virginia Gruen
DORINDA HAWKINS Mary DiMambro
DORA BEEBE Dana Jagla
ALICE WILLIAMS Razie Brownstone
RICCI COOKSEY Joseph Daly
ELISSA MAYO Nadine Brown
DET. MARK CORDOVA Carl Baur
MARIANNE STAM Sheri Beatty
DR. PHOEBE KELSO Donna Boyd
Russell Armbrust Terry Barna
Jason (Dana Sue's Kid) Ronan Weir
Manicurist Danielle Watling
Hairstylist Mandy Bo
Maintence Guy Derrick Sutherland

OLG

2009-09-23T16:20:00.000-07:00

cast

Rarely offered Docudrama Workshop - Sunday Oct 25

2009-09-17T08:48:00.001-07:00

Improve your skills & learn how to land the role when auditioning for docudramas.
This is an audition based workshop. Generic scenes will be emailed in advance and you will have to memorize your scene and come prepared to act. This is an on camera workshop.

Did you audition over the summer for a docudrama (Breakout/Forensic Factor/Mayday)? If you are in the docudrama database have the opportunity to watch your summer audition and be critiqued!

Casting Director have insights into what producers and directors are looking for; be a part of this amazing opportunity. These workshops are only offered a few times a year.

Learn how:
-use generic sides but make your audition better than anyone else's
-to land the part over other talent auditioning
-learn tips and secrets to auditioning that can win you the role
-learn why talent have got the part over you
-learn how to research for your part in advance
-lean how to be remembered by a casting director in a positive light

Please email me photo and resume at: crystalcasting@yahoo.ca
SUBJECT LINE: DOCUDRAMA WORKSHOP

Sunday class - Oct 25, 2009
10:30-4:30pm
$149.95 + GST

Class will need 12 actors in order to be held and will only hold up to 20 students max - it fills up very quickly. Don't miss this one of a kind workshop.
Crystal
416-803-6576

Special Note about workshops:
*The presence of a casting director at a workshop is neither a guarantee nor a promise of employment. The intent of the class is solely educational. Attending a workshop is not a way to obtain employment as an actor. Such contact as you may have with a casting director at a workshop does not always result in any further contact with that casting director. The casting director has insight into the audition process. It is highly recommended that active working professional actors should be in a class at least once a week to maintain sharpness and skill improvement. Take various workshops and classes to gain the most knowledge in your career

Crystal Kramer C.D.C.
Crystal Casting Inc.
2 Toronto Street, #307
Toronto, ON,M5C 2B5
O: 416-803-6576 / crystalcasting@yahoo.ca

Apocalypse Story

2009-09-16T14:29:00.000-07:00

cast! thanks to all

Breakout - Block 4 - cast

2009-08-24T12:20:00.001-07:00

thank you so much! Breakout all completed!

Bollywood Female Dancer - Cast

2009-08-21T10:12:00.000-07:00

Cast out of Miami.

Huge Guy / Mr. Mochegemba

2009-07-29T20:23:00.002-07:00

Cast, thanks to all the submissions.

MADD SELECTS

2009-07-29T20:23:00.001-07:00

Going to client next week.
Shoot tentatively Sept 3

ENGLISH
1. Meegwun Fairbrother
2. Dan Fox
3. Bryan Jones
4. Philipe Buckland (need a photo of him too if you have one)
5. Tyler Parr
6. Andrew Pigott
7. Samy Osman

FRENCH
1. Philip Buckland
2. Joe Luca
3. Dwayne Micallef
4. Andrew Moubarak
5. Ian Lynch
6. Christian Martel
7. Yves Bourque
8. Samy Osman
9; Jeff Tremblay
10. Jean-Marc Fontaine
11. Francois Lemay

Untitled Commercial - Callbacks underway

2009-07-15T20:05:00.001-07:00

The following names are asked to do a "CALLBACK" via self tape. 2 script and 2 video examples were sent via "yousendit.com"
Directons have been sent to their agent.

Stewart Hamilton
Tara Darby
Anita Jung
Shannon O'Dowd
Megan Gunning
Barbie Hargrave
Lauren Courtney Norman

BREAKOUT - BLOCK 4

2009-07-15T20:03:00.000-07:00

ACTORS ARE UNDER CONSIDERATION, DIRECTOR NARROWING HIS CHOICES

BREAKOUT BLOCK 3 BOOKED

2009-07-15T19:51:00.001-07:00

ALMOST BOOKED

BREAKOUT BOOKINGS! BLOCK 2 BOOKED

2009-07-15T13:53:00.000-07:00

Lola, Lola

2009-06-21T09:28:00.000-07:00

The shoot is being postponed. Could be arranging for another casting call. We are reviewing the auditions and making decisions about when to push the shoot to. Jefferson Brown is under consideration.
Other names that have been mentioned: Landy Cannon, Grahame Wood, Thom Allison.

BREAKOUT - BLOCK 1

2009-06-18T22:11:00.000-07:00

CAST

Time Traveler - fully cast as of today

2009-06-17T21:28:00.000-07:00

Kim Lewis got the part of AUNT CONNIE.

Should I look like my Headshot?

2009-05-12T09:31:00.000-07:00

Question of the day: I was happy with my audition recently but i had a question...hope u don't mind. I tried to dress the part - even down to the red necklace character wore. My hair is long so i pulled it back and tried to look like character. Here's the question though - once i start to look more like character, i look less like me. You always say look like your headshot- that's your first promise. Which should i be doing? Look like my headshot or character?

Answer:
-it depends, I know you so in this case it would be for the character.
-if it is for a casting director you have never met probably your headshot.
-for commercial looking amazing, picture perfect.
-if it is a character piece may want to consider having your agent check with casting (ie: heroin addict, street walker, down and out mom etc).

To Toronto or GTA Talent who wish to be considered for my castings.

2009-05-02T07:25:00.000-07:00

To Toronto or GTA Talent who have seen our breakdown(s) and wish to be considered for my current castings. Thank you so much for visiting the site. Due to reasons beyond our control photos are not available at this time. Please go ahead and submit for your age category. We will see if you are a match to any of the characters. Thank you so much for your interest! We appreciate it. See you at the audition! Break-a-leg!!

TIP OF THE DAY - Marketing Yourself - Your Headshot

2009-03-25T21:30:00.001-07:00

Get one:
-Smiling, friendly teeth shot for the commercial folk.
-Serious face- film and tv -"I'm a great actor" -confident shot. eed a suit ie: lawyer, business man.
-Get a good eyeball shot. just the intesity in your eyes, close up
-Full body.

-Need a suit ie: lawyer, business man.
-Need unshaven and down and out, character roles.
-Need nice casual, "nice dad".
-whatever else type of parts you always get cast as - look at your resume and examine what parts you often get or what parts you are really good at.

Time Traveler - TV Series for APTN

2009-02-23T16:33:00.001-08:00

Nikki & Jackson - Cast
Simon & February - offers out.

Supporting roles and smaller roles to be cast beginning sometime in end of March 2009. Submit photos and resumes when the breakdown goes out on www.castingworkbook.com to be considered.

CHARACTER WORK FOR KIDS - COMMERCIAL CLASS

2009-02-12T13:47:00.001-08:00

ON-CAMERA LEARN HOW TO AUDITION FOR TV AND COMMERICALS KIDS & TEENS!

Casting workshops presented by Crystal Casting Inc.
LEARN FROM A PROFESSIONAL WORKING CASTING DIRECTOR
2 hour class.
Max 12 participants. Classes will sell out, sign up early to avoid disappointment.

Kids Class May 24 (8-12 YRS) (if enough demand will open a kids class 4-7)
CHOICE: 12:30-2:30 pm or 2:45-4:45pm
Kids Class June 7 12:30-2:30 pm

TEENS June 7 -2:45-4:45pm

Harbourfront Community Centre 627 Queens Quay West

Cost is $49.95 per person +$GST
Early sign up before May $15: $39.95
Please email headshot, resume & date of birth to: crystalcasting@yahoo.ca
SUBJECT LINE: KIDS/TEEN WORKSHOP Please indicate date and time preference.
Feedback will be given at the end of the session.

Special Note about workshops:
*The presence of a casting director at a workshop is neither a guarantee nor a promise of employment. The intent of the class is solely educational. Attending a workshop is not a way to obtain employment as an actor. Such contact as you may have with a casting director at a workshop does not always result in any further contact with that casting director. The casting director has insight into the audition process. It is highly recommended that active working professional actors should be in a class at least once a week to maintain sharpness and skill improvement. Take various workshops and classes to gain the most knowledge in your career.

ALPHA WOLFE - Short Film - Cast

2009-02-05T18:44:00.001-08:00

The Fantastic Plastic Brain - Cast

2009-02-05T18:42:00.001-08:00

Ancestors in the Attic -cast

2009-02-05T18:41:00.001-08:00

There are 3 genealogists on board. Thanks to all!

Did you know?

2009-01-22T07:16:00.001-08:00

Did you know: casting directors are on your side. You have been invited to audition often out of hundreds of submissions. You are one of just a handful that are selected. Know you are special just for getting an audition. We want you to do well. When you do well, we look good. Please prepare as we are counting on you to be creative and entertaining. That's your job. :)

Fraudcasts - everyone is underconsideration

2009-01-22T07:15:00.000-08:00

Not cast yet. Jan 22, 2009

Tip of the Day

2009-01-06T06:50:00.000-08:00

My best advice about memorizing:

You say your lines and the other actor's lines "rote" over and over again - no emotion attached - while doing something else - like tying your shoes, driving in the car, doing the dishes, having a shower. Once you can do it four or five times without stumbling - you are memorized. If you are in the early stages of your acting career, still hold sides in hand as nerves could become the best of you.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rote_learning

Cheers! Crystal Kramer C.D.C.

History Channel requires Family Historian or Genealogist (Toronto)

2008-12-10T11:45:00.000-08:00

Crystal Casting is searching for Family Historian or Genealogist for a show airing on History Channel called “Ancestors in the Attic”.

ACTRA union rates. Looking at approx 20 shoot days, plus voiceover and travel all over North America and Europe.

Searching for a professional Family Historian or Genealogist.
This is for an on-camera position.
Must be Canadian and Ontario Resident. Must have passport or ability to get a passport by March 2009.
No thick accents.
Submit all ages, male and females.
Auditions tba Dec 2008 or Jan 2009
Shoots btwn March 2009 - Sept 2009.

In order to be considered you must submit to: crystalcasting@yahoo.ca
• SUBJECT LINE: Family Historian or Genealogist (depending on your field of expertise)
• photo of yourself (no hats or glasses, snapshot is fine)
• resume
• height, weight, date of birth
• phone number(s)
• your native language, and all languages you speak

Partial submissions cannot be considered.

Curious to find out if this project has been cast? visit: http://crystalcasting.blogspot.com/

Crystal Casting
Crystal Kramer C.D.C.
(Casting Directors Canada)
416-803-6576

MADD - CAST

2008-11-27T16:29:00.001-08:00

Thanks to all!

Mayday 7 Ep. 8 ALL CAST

2008-11-19T06:49:00.000-08:00

Thank you to everyone who auditioned.
If you are interested in viewing your audition and learning how to audition for show's like Mayday see below.

UPCOMING PROJECTS

2008-11-10T05:30:00.000-08:00

visit: www.castingworkbook.com or www.aactionauditions.com - become a member to see my breakdowns and submit for the following projects.

AWAITING DECISIONS:
INDUSTRIAL - MADD Mothers Against Drunk Driving, awaiting productions decisions.
SHORT FILM - 10 Seconds- union & non-union
TV SERIES: The Plastic Fantastic Brain - non-union
REPORTERS: Fraudcasts

CURRENTLY CASTING:
CO-HOST FOR TV SERIES - Genealogist or Acedemic researcher Female 35-40. Attractive. UNION.
COMMERCIAL: ATTRACTIVE WOMEN MID 30'S - $2500 non-union

UPCOMING PROJECTS:
PILOT FOR A SERIES - The Time Traveler - non-union
FEATURE FILM - UNION

COMPLETED CASTINGS: 138 Arlington - FULLY CAST

Makeover Host - all cast

2008-11-10T05:29:00.002-08:00

A comedian was hired. Should be hilarious.

The Flock

2008-11-10T05:29:00.001-08:00

All cast. - Short Film

Last Flowers - Sundance Submission

2008-11-10T05:28:00.002-08:00

All cast. Very excited about this short film. Can't wait to see it do well.

Kidwithacold - Cast!

2008-11-10T05:25:00.000-08:00

Young son cast! The father role has been cut.

Have another project coming up with teens. Thanks to all that came out for this one. I'll review the last auditions for this next upcoming film. Watch out for my breakdowns on Castingworkbook and AACTION.

Alan Freisen - Great Host

2008-11-10T05:24:00.000-08:00

All cast! One guy got both parts. That's a whopping $7200. (Yippies)
Any more French Canadians out there? Love to get your photo and resumes on file: crystalcasting@yahoo.ca

Stopped - Cast

2008-11-10T05:22:00.001-08:00

Short film. All Cast! Great work everyone.
In this case the director was looking for talent who could listen and take direction well, even if it wasn't the exact emotions he was looking for for his film.
Always listen to that direction!

Pitch

2008-10-14T06:44:00.001-07:00

"Sunny" - casting today Tuesday Oct 14 - all talent still under consideration.
All other main parts have been cast.
Extras are still open

Hunting Party

2008-09-05T05:58:00.001-07:00

Cast

Cold Sore / Antacid

2008-07-17T11:08:00.001-07:00

French Female - cast from Montreal self tape. Open to self tapes and still searching these categories for future projects with this company.
French Male - cast from Toronto auditions but open to self tapes and still searching these categories for future projects with this company.

English Male: cast local Toronto
English Female - cast from Vancouver self tape.

The Narrator - Sept no new news.

2008-07-16T17:05:00.000-07:00

Shoot days have been pushed due to script approval delays.
The following talent have been shortlisted for consideration:
Brian Wood
Mark Llweelyn
Don Tjart
Denis Schingh5
Yves Bourque
Pat McManus

Internal Corporate Video - Don Kelso & Ted Present

2008-06-30T07:50:00.000-07:00

Cast!

Internet Commerical $1500 -FLUENT MANDARIN or FLUENT SPANISH talent

2008-06-20T10:27:00.000-07:00

Internet Commerical $1500 -FLUENT MANDARIN or FLUENT SPANISH talent (Toronto)

Cast

Mayday - cast

2008-06-18T05:23:00.000-07:00

all cast

Thank to all!!!

Didn't get the role? Want to take a class with the director George, watch your Mayday audition and improve your performance? email: crystalcasting@yahoo.ca SUBJECT LINE: GEORGE CLASS. see above for details

New host for Space Channel - AJAY FRY!

2008-05-21T15:26:00.000-07:00

Ajay Fry is the new host for the Space Channel network!

Project Car - CAST

2008-05-14T10:55:00.000-07:00

Cast!
Tina Teggart

Thank you to everyone who auditioned!

TEAR IT UP SHOOTS TOMORROW! May 13!

2008-05-12T06:44:00.000-07:00

Email crystalcasting@yahoo.ca for calltime, location and wardrobe.
SUJECT LINE: Accept the role

DR Lead female:
Natalie Caine

Featured Girls/dancers - PAY $200:
Camila Mendes
Maya Majeed
Cherry Mayers
Tasha "Tazz" Ricketts
Jennifer Abbey
Julie Coward
Beatrice Rodriguez
Rachel
Rosemary

BACKGROUND ROLES (Non-paying roles) Gratefully welcome:
Jenny Chow
Marianne Smith
Rabecca-Lynn
Sharlan
Marisa Ship
Donna K
Ashleigh S
Charlene C
Abby Anderson
Mariam
Gigi
melyssa
Natalie Sheriffe

No Matter What - Music Video

2008-05-07T21:43:00.000-07:00

No Matter What - all booked!

The Actors Symposium

2008-05-07T20:04:00.001-07:00

Sit up and pay attention!
This is going to be a good one!

HOSTED BY CASTING DIRECTORS:
CRYSTAL CASTING
BRIAN LEVY
RON LEACH

www.theactorssymposium.com

Website launch expected date: May 12
Weekend workshop June 21 & 22

Invoicing for Bikers II

2008-05-07T19:56:00.001-07:00

IN ORDER TO GET PAID FOR THIS SHOOT YOU MUST INVOICE.
Please email invoice to: sharla@bap.ca

Bikers II Productions Inc.
366 Adelaide St. W. 7th Floor
Toronto, ON
M5V 1R9.
ATTN: Accounting

Include talent's name(s) :
Hours worked:
Date worked: (outside dates were April 28 - May 8)
Amount $
If talent's bike was cast - include that note in your invoicing. $+100
Invoice #: (number your invoice)
GST# if you have one
And the name that the cheques should be made payable to.

Make sure your invoice is in by May 17. Checks will be ready as early as May 23. Please make sure production has received your invoice. Email is preferred for invoicing.

Project Toy - Cubs & Tribot - CAST

2008-04-30T18:54:00.000-07:00

What an adorable cast!
2 Commercials.

Bikers II - CAST!

2008-04-17T17:06:00.000-07:00

"BIKER WEEK" will air on History Channel in the fall. They go on National Geographic in the states. The number one show on the station, getting MASSIVE numbers!
Keep cking the blogspot for updates!

DOPPELGANGER - CAST

2008-04-16T19:48:00.001-07:00

Thanks to all!

PSA Fraud- CAST

2008-03-28T15:50:00.000-07:00

Sweet Karma - CAST

2008-03-20T13:15:00.001-07:00

Independent Feature Film

Headshot, Resume and Demo Tape Workshop

2008-03-20T13:04:00.000-07:00

Workshop Details:
Headshot, Resume & Demo Tape workshop
next date TBA
12-4pm
Milestones Casting 401 Logan Ave. Unit 216
$95

-learn the business side of show business
-Bring your headshot, resume and demo (if you have one) so we can review, watch and discuss.
-Discover what you are missing on your resume
-Tips to strenghten your resume
-Learn what casting directors are looking for on your resume
-actually see what casting directors view when the photos and resumes come in
-learn what to list on your resume online
-learn how to strengthen your resume
-learn reasons why YOU might not be brought into audition
-learn reasons why YOU could be brought into audition
-learn how to widen your appeal by having different heashots
-We will watch your demo tape and give feedback on your demo
-Discuss ways of improving your demo
-We will also watch examples of "good demos" and watch examples of "great self tapes".
-We will discuss and view different types of self taping & demos.
-Get tips on how to distribute your demo.
-feedback will be extremely honest
-get comfortable in a popular professional casting space
-learn in a positive environment

If you are interested in attending the next one please email to be put on the waiting list.
Crystal Casting C.D.C.
57 Benlamond Ave., Unit 3
Toronto, ON
M4E 1Y8
O: 416-803-6576
crystalcasting@yahoo.ca

Kids & Teen Workshops "One liners and Improv Class"

2008-03-19T09:52:00.000-07:00

New workshop dates:
Saturday April 5 - kids 7-12yrs SOLD OUT!!!
Saturday April 12 - teens 13-17yrs Sold out!
Sunday April 13th - kids 7-12yrs SOLD OUT!!!
Saturday April 19 - kids 7-12yrs SOLD OUT!!!
Saturday April 26 - kids 7-12yrs SOLD OUT!!!
Waiting list for kid classes has begun.

Workshop Details:
One liners and Improv Class
How to audition for one line parts - feature films, tv series, commercials
Harbourfront Community Centre
627 Queens Quay West (SE Corner of Bathurst and Queens Quay)
$50
All classes begin at 12:30pm and go till 3:30 pm

Talent will be given one line scripts in advance & asked to audition on camera. Audition how you normally would.
Then class will be given key tips, have a few improv games, then talent will re-audition the same script on camera.
Parents are invited to watch the tape review review of all auditions at 3pm
Learn the secrets to auditioning for one line parts
Learn the difference between acting for film & tv and commercials one liners
learn in a positive environment
Learn to set the scene
use strong improv skills
Learn what casting directors are looking for when you audition for one line parts
Learn key audition tips
have a whole lot of fun and laughs for an afternoon!

Crystal Casting C.D.C.
57 Benlamond Ave., Unit 3
Toronto, ON
M4E 1Y8
O: 416-803-6576
crystalcasting@yahoo.ca

MADD - CAST

2008-03-05T04:11:00.000-08:00

Mother's Against Drunk Driving
Educational short film

NEW YEAR - Cast

2008-02-29T17:35:00.000-08:00

Independent Feature Film

GEORGE D'AMATO WORKSHOP - SOLD OUT!!!

2008-02-22T04:47:00.001-08:00

Academy Awards finalist, George D'Amato (some of you may recognize the name on my breakdowns - Mayday series director of a few of the episodes).

SCENE STUDY STUDY WORKSHOP
This class is for talent looking to improve their auditioning skills, character development and scene work. Get constructive feedback in this no hold barred/no BS class. Serious individual time working one on one with a professional director and casting director who have LA & NY experience. Get inside tips, and do's and dont's of auditioning. Auditions will be recorded and reviewed for feedback at Milestone casting. Get comfortable auditioning in one of the most popular casting spaces in town. The morning portion you will have an individual scene assigned that you.
(if you choose you can pick your own scene to show your strengths). The second half of the day is performing much like an audition where everyone has the same scene and you are competing for the same role - much like an audition situation.

Looking for actors who are serious about the business.

Limited class size to 12 (includes 1 reader).
Interested?
please email photo & resume for consideration: crystalcasting@yahoo.ca
SUBJECT LINE: George D'Amato Workshop MASTER CLASS
10-5pm
Milestones Casting
$150
Gourmet Lunch included
www.georgedamato.com

PLEASE CALL or EMAIL crystalcasting@yahoo.ca if you wish to participate in future classes. They book up in a couple days so let me know early if you are interested so you are on the email list when the next day goes out.

Special Note about workshops

2008-02-22T04:46:00.001-08:00

*The presence of a casting director at a workshop is neither a guarantee nor a promise of employment. The intent of the class is solely educational. Attending a workshop is not a way to obtain employment as an actor. Such contact as you may have with a casting director at a workshop does not always result in any further contact with that casting director. The casting director has insight into the audition process. It is highly recommended that active working professional actors should be in a class at least once a week to maintain sharpness and skill improvement. Take various workshops and classes to gain the most knowledge in your career.
*A $50 non-refundable deposit is required at the time of enrollment to hold your place in the workshop

Closing Time - CAST

2008-02-22T04:45:00.002-08:00

Short film.

Johnson & Johnson - CAST

2008-02-22T04:45:00.001-08:00

Son of Sunshine - Almost cast

2008-02-22T04:44:00.003-08:00

Son of Sunshine - leads are cast.
Still need to cast:
Young Leonard - Considering choices
Young Sonny (8-11yrs) - OFFER OUT, NOT CONFIRMED.
Young Meryl (5-9 yrs) - Considering choices
Sonny @ 5 yrs - OFFER OUT, NOT CONFIRMED.
Baby Meryl - not yet cast - casting from photo
Infant - pregnant mom - pending timing

Independent feature film

Crimes of Passion Ep. 209 & 210 - CAST

2008-02-22T04:44:00.001-08:00

TV Series for W Network

KIDS & TEEN Docudrama & Improv Workshop - coming soon

2008-02-05T22:30:00.001-08:00

Improve your skills & learn how to land the role when auditioning for docudramas. Come out and watch real docudrama reenactment auditions. Docudrama's are improv. based.

Learn how:
-to set the scene
-have a beginning, middle and end
-use strong improv skills
-act in an audition setting
-recreating real moments

Scenes will be emailed in advance. This is an on camera workshop.

Please email me picture, resume & contact phone numbers at: crystalcasting@yahoo.ca
SUBJECT LINE: KIDS & TEEN DOCUDRAMA WORKSHOP

Sunday class
March Sunday class tba
3 hrs. 12:30-3:30pm
$50
Crystal
416-803-6576

CBC Pilot- Female Scientist

2008-01-28T13:33:00.000-08:00

CBC was very impressed with the casting session for the female scientist. Thanks to everyone who came out. The decision to hire someone will come after the pilot is approved and goes to series. They are going to use the memory expert for the pilot episode.

Brand Power - CAST

2008-01-22T08:10:00.003-08:00

U.S. National Commercial

Mayday 5 - Ep 10 - CAST

2008-01-22T08:10:00.001-08:00

TV Series for Discovery

Senokot - CAST

2007-12-21T10:01:00.000-08:00

Thanks to all who came out!

Antacid - SOC - Heartburn - CAST

2007-12-16T08:51:00.001-08:00

CMT - Cast

2007-12-11T20:44:00.000-08:00

That was a challenging audition for many talent! Thanks to everyone & their patience. If there is a next one we will try to get the song in advance. Project is cast.

RBC French - CAST

2007-11-27T10:17:00.000-08:00

Have had one casting session. Waiting on feedback from the client.
Still accepting submissions in case they call for another session.

Non Union Commercial from Crystal Casting
Product: "RBC Direct Investing"

Need Male 40-50 yrs, FRENCH SPEAKING Quebecois
Authoritative male who will be playing a banker type. Needs to be a native French speaker (QUEBEC) and feel comfortable delivering a serious message to camera with a light hearted quality.
Rate: $2000
Markets: Internet 5 yrs

In order to be considered you must submit to: crystalcasting@yahoo.ca
SUBJECT LINE: French Speaking Male
• photo of yourself (no hats or glasses)
• acting resume if you have one (incl height, weight)
• contact info in the body of the email
• Your French speaking experience I.E.: Born in Montreal etc.

30 second spot. Script will be emailed in advance to those who are given an audition time. Talent should have script memorized for audition.

Curious to find out if this project has been cast?
Visit: http://crystalcasting.blogspot.com

Crystal Casting C: 416-803-6576
Casting Director: Crystal Kramer C.D.C.
Email:crystalcasting@yahoo.ca