Dustin Hoffman News

Casting directors can tell you what they want to see at an audition. But, in this workshop you'll discover how to actually get there, from the actor's perspective! This full-day workshop will lead actors through the process of booking the job, using unique audition strategies that allow the actor to win every time! And, we'll focus on the mechanics and special techniques required to nail your audition in front of the camera. All participants will be video-taped, using actual scenes from television shows and movies that have been auditioned and filmed in our area.

Direct from Las Vegas, Sandy Hackett's Rat Pack Show kicks off its National Tour at San Francisco's Marines Memorial Theatre (609 Sutter St., 2nd floor) for a limited engagement beginning Thursday, April 15, 2010. Opening night is set for Saturday, April 17th at 8 p.m.

According to published reports, Nu Image/Millennium Films has announced the cast for the upcoming film 'Conan.' Broadway actor and playwright Stephen Lang will join the cast along with Rose McGowan, Rachel Nichols, Ron Perlman, Said taghmaoui , Leo Howard, and Jason Momoa who will star as Conan.

This week we are taking a listen to two wonderful releases from Broadway and West End luminaries John Barrowman and Elaine Paige. Though both have appeared on Broadway, Barrowman in PUTTING IT TOGETHER and Paige in SUNSET BLVD as well as an acclaimed appearance in SWEENEY TODD at City Opera, they are best known for their fantastic work on the West End stage, Barrowman having created roles in MATADOR and THE FIX and Paige having a legendary career creating such impressive roles as Evita, Piaf, Grizabella in CATS, Florence in CHESS, as well as THE DROWSEY CHAPERONE and other appearances in addition to a multi-decade recording and concert career. This could not be a more prescient time to discuss either of these two powerful performers: Paige, with her excellent weekly radio show on BBC Radio, and Barrowman with an upcoming multi-episode arc on ABC's DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES beginning this Sunday...

Lily Tomlin, one of America's most brilliant comediennes, will perform her unique brand of comedy in the Hollywood Theatre at MGM Grand March 11 - 17 at 8 p.m. nightly.

Academy Award-winner Dustin Hoffman is in the final stages of negotiations to direct his first film, a BBC comedy entitled 'Quartet', reports Deadline.com.

Lily Tomlin, one of America's most brilliant comediennes, will perform her unique brand of comedy in the Hollywood Theatre at MGM Grand March 11 - 17 at 8 p.m. nightly.

Legendary costume designer ALBERT WOLSKY and world renowned scenic designer MING CHO LEE are among the 2010 TDF/Irene Sharaff Awards recipients. The awards will be presented at a ceremony on Friday, April 23 at 6:30pm at the Hudson Theatre (145 West 44th Street). Two-time Academy Award-winner Albert Wolsky will receive the 2010 TDF/Irene Sharaff Lifetime Achievement Award for costume design, and Tony Award-winning scenic designer and educator Ming Cho Lee will receive the TDF/Irene Sharaff Robert L.B. Tobin Award for Sustained Excellence in Theatrical Design.

Advanced On-Camera Scene Study Class at JTA Talent, Inc. taught by Martin Thompson begins 3/8. JTA is now interviewing actors for the Monday evening Advanced On-Camera Scene Study Class, taught by professional actor Martin Thompson at JTA Talent. Class registration is limited to qualified students, and will be accepted one week prior to the first class. Instructor's permission is required to take this class.

Academy Award winner Dustin Hoffman has joined the cast of HBO's 'Luck', a new series from David Milch, reports Variety.

David Del Rio is making his Broadway debut as Sonny in In The Heights. A recent graduate of the New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts, School of Film & Television, he is best known for his starring role in Nickelodeon's supernatural hit comedy, 'The Troop,' where Del Rio plays Felix, a shy teen trying to keep the global monster population under control. Del Rio's previous stage credits include The Elephant Man, Next to the Last Hamlet, The Odyssey and Joe: The Musical. He recently spoke with BroadwayWorld about premiering on the Great White Way, joining the Heights family and more.

Registration is now open for the New Session of Adult Acting Classes, beginning March 7th & 8th, 2010 at JTA Talent in Charlotte. Taught by professional actor/director Martin Thompson, these classes are appropriate for both aspiring actors and professionals who would like to improve their skills.

Advanced On-Camera Scene Study Class at JTA Talent, Inc. taught by Martin Thompson begins 3/8. JTA is now interviewing actors for the Monday evening Advanced On-Camera Scene Study Class, taught by professional actor Martin Thompson at JTA Talent. Class registration is limited to qualified students, and will be accepted one week prior to the first class. Instructor's permission is required to take this class.

A renowned fashion and celebrity photographer for over thirteen years, Tom Munro is releasing his very first book appropriately titled Tom Munro, a true culmination of his extensive celebrity archive over the years.

Lily Tomlin, one of America's most brilliant comediennes, will perform her unique brand of comedy in the Hollywood Theatre at MGM Grand March 11 - 17 at 8 p.m. nightly.

Golden Girl and former Broadway star Rue McClanahan, has sadly suffered a stroke while recovering from bypass surgery that she received in November. As previously reported, the actress underwent the surgery to treat an acute cardiac illness.

The coming year promises to be a very busy one for actors here in North Carolina! Are you ready to compete with the best, and start working more?

Mrs Warren's Profession transfers to London's Comedy Theatre on 16 March for a 14 week run until 19 June 2010.

Revels Houston presents its 19th annual production of The Christmas Revels, this year transporting audiences to Medieval England for a celebration of the Winter Solstice.

Revels Houston presents its 19th annual production of The Christmas Revels, this year transporting audiences to Medieval England for a celebration of the Winter Solstice.