Attention actors, writers and directors … Get into the ACTS!

East West Players will be accepting renewal and new membership registration for its career development program, Alliance of Creative Talent Services (ACTS) from August 1 – September 12, 2007. Come be a part of the growing APA artistic community by joining our program, which seeks to educate as well as heighten the visibility of Asian American artists.

In the past. ACTS members have participated in special events sponsored by major television networks. This last year ABC, CBS, and NBC held talent showcases. From these showcases, various artists signed with new representation, booked jobs, and one even landed a series lead on a CW pilot. Thanks to Suzy Nakamura (Help Me Help You – NBC series), two lucky ACTS members spent a day on the set with Suzy after attending an ACTS mixer and winning a raffle. CBS VP of Casting Mini Series Fern Orenstein conducted workshops focusing on headshots, and veteran voice over artist Karen Huie lead an ADR (Additional Dialogue Replacement) workshop.

For a $90 membership fee, here are some of the benefits you can expect:
Limited listing of credits, photo (if available) and contact information on the East West Players website and in the printed APA Talent Directory.
Casting notices sent directly to your e-mail box.
Free tickets to preview performances East West Players mainstage productions and complimentary tickets to other Los Angeles theatres.
Opportunity to network with other APA artists.
Discounts for the East West Players Actors Conservatory and David Henry Hwang Writers Institute.
And opportunities to participate in many other events.
This year membership will be accepted online from August 1 – September 12 at www.ewpacts.org/membership.html. (You may join ACTS at any time, however, membership received after September 12 will not be included in our printed APA Talent Directory.)

Questions? Contact Arts Education Director Marilyn Tokuda at mtokuda (AT) eastwestplayers.org or (213) 625-7000 x15.