Upcoming Events

Bite Size Business Soiree
"Get a nibble, satisfy your creative hunger!"

Sunday, November 27, 2011 - 11am
Location: Studios 353, 353 W. 48th St, 2nd Flr (website)

Join us for our monthly "Bite Size Business Soiree," a one of a kind event that empowers actors to take back control of their careers. All actors, directors, playwrights, designers, casting directors, agents and producers are welcome! The soiree starts with a pay-what-you-can master class, and ends with a fun networking mixer.

Part One: Master Class
Topic: "CASTING DIRECTOR WORKSHOPS- Are They Right For You?"

Led by Erin Cronican (Founder of The Actors' Enterprise) you will learn more about casting director workshops, and how they might work for your career (or not.) Which workshops will pay off, and which ones you should leave behind. What price is reasonable, for how many hours of instruction? Learn all of this (and more) at this interactive master class for actors.

Part Two: Networking Mixer

Then, we'll hop on over to the spacious Marriott Marquis Lounge where you can get to know your fellow artist. NETWORKING does not just mean "meet & greets" with agents and casting directors... Networking means building relationships with ANY industry member, and your mutual relationship can help to advance both careers in the long run!

Event Cost: A $10 donation is requested towards studio rental costs.

Reservations Required: Call 917-574-0417 or email erin@theactorsenterprise.org.

NY Actors Tweetup

Date/Time: Next event is TBD, mostly likely 1st Monday in December at 7pm
Location: Pig & Whistle, 202 W 36th St (at 7th Ave) (website)

The NY Actors TweetUp is a casual networking group where performing artists and all those involved (or interested in) the entertainment industry can get together, share resources and HAVE FUN! Come mingle with actors, writers, directors, casting directors, producer, designers and others interested in talking about the arts.

Event Cost: Free

Reservations Recommended: RSVP via our Facebook Event

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Student / Client News (updated 10.26.11)

TAE is so proud of its students, who have a made a commitment to their careers and are getting out there and TCOB (Taking Care of Business)! Please help me honor their success by getting to know their work- you can start by visiting their websites!

Megan Hartig will be playing Snow White this January in in Mateo Moreno's twisted fairy-tale, "Happily After Tonight." Megan also landed the lead role in a short film, "The Hierarchy." -which has an awesome action scene- She will be singing at the Big Brother's Charity Event at Giants Stadium in November. www.MeganHartig.com		Gary Lee Mahmoud shot a very small speaking role in the new Bourne Legacy movie last month, recently wrapped on a four month webisode series for Brut cologne and aftershave, and is currently performing in the scariest haunted house in the city, Blackout Haunted House. www.serfgary.com		Robert King recently booked a supporting role in a new SAG Feature, filming in New Mexico at the end of the year. After selling his first screenplay in August, he is currently working on a new feature length screenplay. Robert also just wrapped the short film 'A Certain Point', co starring TAE member Tiffany Hodges, and an episode of 'Why Am I Still Single' for VH1. He is working on bringing his solo show 'Halfrican-American' back to NYC for a limited Off-Broadway run next year. www.robertking.com
Susan Neuffer shot her first speaking part on TV, for the Onion News Network on IFC, and a supporting role in the indie film "8:46". She also just shot a medical industrial. Susan played HHS Secretary Kathleen Sibelius for a College Humor PSA, and Arizona Governor Jan Brewer for the Grease Monkeys sketch group on eGarage.tv. www.susanneuffer.com		Alan Altschuler recently completed a run of a new play, called "Refrigerator Mother." He is now performing in the Frog and Peach Theater Company's production of Shakespeare's "Two Gentlemen of Verona" from October 13th to November 6th at the West End Theater at W. 86th and West End Ave. www.alanaltschuler.com		Andrea Sooch played the role of IRENA in the short DIVISION DOGS, a triple role in the public reading of MRS RYAN OF MASPETH QUEENS, the L&O:CI episode "CADAVER" aired+running, where she was FLORELLE, and she is enjoying her classes as an MSW student @ FORDHAM. A new reel is uploaded to www.andreasooch.net
Mary Lahti is currently in rehearsals for Curtains playing the role of Georgia with the Riverdale Repertory Company which opens October 29th. Mary had a busy summer: performed a lead role playing a doctor in The Greed Gene with Turtle Shell Productions, was in one student feature film, in two webisodes, and was a reader for two productions. www.marylahti.com		Joel Haberli recently completed commercial VO's for Sweetbay Supermarkets, Duro-Last, Arysta LifeScience Herbicide, Bon Secours Hospital, Delaware Art Museum, and Aquarius Casino Resort.  Also did narrations/non-broadcast VO's for Dollar Tree, Marriott eConferencing, Fidelity, and Reliance Rewards. He was in the "in A New York Minute" one minute play competition and a staged reading for Primary Stages. www.joelhaberli.com		Elisa Pupko performed to sold out houses for "Butoh Electra" at the NY Fringe Fest. She also shot another video with College Humor where she played Nina from Black Swan. Callbacks include Darren Aronofsky's Meth Project. Elisa has begun working with Ann Wright Reps across the board. Next up: reading of the new Pink musical "Misunderstood" on 10/22, as well as a new play festival with Sparrow Tree Theatre Company 10/28-30. www.elisapupko.com
October celebrates Rhonda Musak's one-year anniversary of the launch of her acting studio, Art & Soul Acting. Most recently through Art & Soul she launched her Summer Acting Intensive for Teens with a workshop in Chicago. Upcoming, she teaches a Laser Acting Workshop and hosts her 8th Book Club for Actors'. She was thrilled to step into the role of Nancy for two performances during The Seeing Place Theater's run of Scotch Kiss. www.artandsoulacting.com		Sierra Rein is currently performing in Goodspeed Musicals' production of "City of Angels" as a member of the Angel City 4 quartet (running until November 27th) and will perform the lead role of Donna/Oolie on October 22nd. She continues to perform with MAC Award Winning vocal group Marquee Five, which is poised to release its debut CD and will celebrate with a Release Party & Concert at the Laurie Beechman Theater on November 7th. Sierra will also return in December to New York to sing with the Definitely Dickens Holiday Carolers. www.sierrarein.com		Louise Flory's was recently awarded Outstanding Actress in a Play for her performance in CARRY ON at the Gene Frankel Theatre as part of the Planet Connections Theatre Festivity. This fall she will be appearing on stage in the world premiere of COSTA REHAB at the Workshop Theatre from November 3-19. She can also be seen in the current festival-circuit feature film FIELDS OF NOVEMBER and the entire first season of ISSUES: THE SERIES. www.louiseflory.com
Gloria Rosen has been cast as Mother in a SAG indie short "How to Break Up with Your Mother" shooting in July. After performing her one woman show, Listen...Can You Hear Me Now for the second year at the Los Angeles Women's Festival - she received an invitation from an audience member who wants to host her in Austin, Texas. She is currently free lancing with Carole Ingber. www.gloriarosen.net		Angee Munger began rehearsals this month for two projects. The first: "The Witch of Prague," written/directed by Jason Lasusa based on the book by Marion Crawford. The second: "The Whip-It Outskirts," Albany NY's premier Rocky Horror Shadowcast. In Spring/Summer 2012, Angee will be in the new webseries, "Far From the Heart." Angee is currently freelancing with manager James Pentaudi of AlbanyTalent. www.angeemunger.com		Kathleen (Kat) Brower recently completed a run of Scotch Kiss at The Seeing Place Theater. She attending a screening of the film Julius Caesar in late September, in which she had two roles. She begins rehearsals in late December for the role of Natasha in Three Sisters. Her new reel is complete and on her website. www.kathleenbrower.com
Sam Perwin is currently in rehearsals for a new play entitled Day of the Dad, which is going up in late October as part of the Fresh Fruit Festival's "Harvest Fruits" Series. www.samuelperwin.com		Carmen Gill just shot an episode of The 2-2. It's a new CBS cop drama executive produced by Robert De Niro premiering in 2012. www.carmengill.com		Ellen Ginsburg recently appeared as part of the ensemble of "Milagros, Santa, and the Light," a new original play by Yolanda Rodriguez for Manhattan Repertory Theatre in March.
Joseph Mulholland will be dedicating the first part of 2011 to the writing of a one man show called SKIN. An outline has already been completed, so stay tuned for updates on this very exciting project! You can also stay up to date with Joseph on his Facebook Fan Page. New clips and photos have also been added to his website: www.josephmulholland.com		Sean James is about to begin a two-week run of the thrilling play "The Continuing Adventures of John Blade, Super Spy" with The Apron Theatre in Washington, DC. He has three small independent films lined up for production throughout the fall and winter. In addition, three features he shot for online video shorts and his first lead film role in the movie "Full Circle" have been uploaded online for viewing.		Christine Cox was named #14 in LaunchHER 40 Under 40 as co-owner/co-founder of   Princess Visit, a children's entertainment company that specializes in princesses, mermaids, and fairies. She was also selected to perform at the opening night party for Freckleface Strawberry the Musical (based on the book by Julianne Moore). Christine is also busy promoting her dance program 5th Grade Ballroom Stars which helps students gain self confidence and learn to respect one another through ballroom dance. www.christine-cox.com
Cristina Cho just recently shot episode for the web series "Copying Life," written and directed by Sage Suppa. Cristina is currently in the middle of building a new website, continues to study Meisner with the Alan Gordon Studio, and is looking forward to her up-coming photoshoot with photographer Tasha Straley.		Zachary Wobensmith recently performed alongside several Broadway actors in the concert "These Two: Songs of Happiness, Heartache and Hope" benefiting Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, and appeared as Howard DeSilva in the award-winning one-act musical "Intervention!" in the West Village Musical Theatre Festival. Upcoming performances include opera concerts and a benefit concert for the Staten Island Philharmonic orchestra.		Erin Cronican- TAE Founder & Coach! To view acting news for TAE coach, Erin Cronican (member of SAG / AEA / AFTRA -- and still active in film, musicals and plays!) visit her acting website at www.ErinCronican.com or check out her blog www.ErinCronicals.com

Are you at TAE Student with some news to share? Email me and check back soon to see it posted!

Past News & Events

• Erin and TAE were featured in an article called "Caring for Actors" in the national theater publication, DramaBiz Magazine. Take a look at the article here, or download the whole magazine in PDF format.

• TAE was quoted in an article on the Answers4Dancers website regarding the process for non-Equity performers at Equity auditions. Take a look at the article here.

• TAE's Bite-Size Business Blog was named #1 Blog for Acting by Networked Blogs. The awards are based on content and visitors, so visit often and comment so that we can keep the ranking!

• TAE's Bite-Size Business Blog was named one of the Top 12 Acting/Audition Blogs for Film & Theater Students, and one of the Top 100 Overall Blogs by BestUniversity.com (2009)

October 3, 2011
NY Actors Tweetup #7
TAE founder Erin Cronican co-hosts this official Tweetup event (with others in LA & London) for actors, writers, directors, producers, filmmakers, designers, teachers, and folks interested in networking with performing artists.

August 1, 2011
NY Actors Tweetup #6
TAE founder Erin Cronican co-hosts this official Tweetup event (with others in LA & London) for actors, writers, directors, producers, filmmakers, designers, teachers, and folks interested in networking with performing artists.

July 17, 2011
TAE's Bite Size Business Soiree
Master Class: "NETWORKING Without Fear (or losing your soul)"
TAE founder Erin Cronican teaches this donation-based master class, and follows it up with a fun networking session with industry professionals.

June 6, 2011
NY Actors Tweetup #7
TAE founder Erin Cronican co-hosts this official Tweetup event (with others in LA & London) for actors, writers, directors, producers, filmmakers, designers, teachers, and folks interested in networking with performing artists.

April 4, 2011
NY Actors Tweetup #6
TAE founder Erin Cronican co-hosts this official Tweetup event (with others in LA & London) for actors, writers, directors, producers, filmmakers, designers, teachers, and folks interested in networking with performing artists.

February 7, 2011
NY Actors Tweetup #5
TAE founder Erin Cronican co-hosts this official Tweetup event (with others in LA & London) for actors, writers, directors, producers, filmmakers, designers, teachers, and folks interested in networking with performing artists.

January 23, 2011
TAE's Bite Size Business Soiree
Master Class: "SETTING GOALS that will Inspire You in 2011"
TAE founder Erin Cronican teaches this donation-based master class, and follows it up with a fun networking session with industry professionals.

December 12, 2010
TAE's Bite Size Business Soiree
Master Class: "Creating a Compelling WEBSITE"
TAE founder Erin Cronican teaches this donation-based master class, and follows it up with a fun networking session with industry professionals.

December 6, 2010
NY Actors Tweetup #4
TAE founder Erin Cronican co-hosts this official Tweetup event (with others in LA & London) for actors, writers, directors, producers, filmmakers, designers, teachers, and folks interested in networking with performing artists.

October 25, 2010
NY Actors Tweetup #3
TAE founder Erin Cronican co-hosts this official Tweetup event (with others in LA & London) for actors, writers, directors, producers, filmmakers, designers, teachers, and folks interested in networking with performing artists.

October 3, 2010
TAE's Bite Size Business Soiree
Master Class: "How to Stay MOTIVATED and POSITIVE"
TAE founder Erin Cronican teaches this donation-based master class, and follows it up with a fun networking session with industry professionals.

October 2, 2010
ActorFest - Speaker/Panelist
Workshop: Acting Careers 101
TAE founder Erin Cronican was asked to be a part of this workshop intensive oncareer basics for actors in New York City. Hosted by Backstage Magazine, moderated by Michael Kostroff.

August 15, 2010
TAE's Bite Size Business Soiree
Master Class: "Creating the Perfect DEMO REEL"
TAE founder Erin Cronican teaches this donation-based master class, and follows it up with a fun networking session with industry professionals.

August 2, 2010
NY Actors Tweetup #2
TAE founder Erin Cronican co-hosts this official Tweetup event (with others in LA & London) for actors, writers, directors, producers, filmmakers, designers, teachers, and folks interested in networking with performing artists.

June 2, 2010
NY Actors Tweetup #1
TAE founder Erin Cronican co-hosts this official Tweetup event (with others in LA & London) for actors, writers, directors, producers, filmmakers, designers, teachers, and folks interested in networking with performing artists.

May 16, 2010
TAE's Bite Size Business Soiree
Master Class: "TRACKING Your Career Progress"
TAE founder Erin Cronican teaches this donation-based master class, and follows it up with a fun networking session with industry professionals.

February 21, 2010
TAE's Bite Size Business Soiree
Master Class: "DAY JOBS for Actors"
TAE founder Erin Cronican teaches this donation-based master class, and follows it up with a fun networking session with industry professionals.

January 16, 2010
Actors Networking Event
TAE founder Erin Cronican has been invited to be a special guest for this networking event for actors, held by Larry Singer Studios in Manhattan.

December 20, 2009
TAE's Bite Size Business Soiree
Master Class: "Building a CAREER PLAN that Works!"
TAE founder Erin Cronican teaches this donation-based master class, and follows it up with a fun networking session with industry professionals.

October 25, 2009
TAE's Bite Size Business Soiree
Master Class: "Writing 101 for Actors: COVER LETTERS, POSTCARDS, EMAILS"
TAE founder Erin Cronican teaches this donation-based master class, and follows it up with a fun networking session with industry professionals.

September 20, 2009
TAE's Bite Size Business Soiree
Master Class: "SOCIAL NETWORKING  for Actor"
TAE founder Erin Cronican teaches this donation-based master class, and follows it up with a fun networking session with industry professionals.

August 16, 2009
TAE's Bite Size Business Soiree
Master Class: "Resources for Musical Theater Performers"
TAE founder Erin Cronican teaches this donation-based master class, and follows it up with a fun networking session with industry professionals.

July 19, 2009
TAE's Bite Size Business Soiree
Master Class: "Bios: How to Present Yourself, with Personality!"
TAE founder Erin Cronican teaches this donation-based master class, and follows it up with a fun networking session with industry professionals.

June 21, 2009
TAE's Bite Size Business Soiree
Master Class: "Resumes: How to Properly List Your Credits"
TAE founder Erin Cronican teaches this donation-based master class, and follows it up with a fun networking session with industry professionals.

May 17, 2009
TAE's Bite Size Business Soiree
Master Class: "HEADSHOTS from A-Z"
TAE founder Erin Cronican teaches this donation-based master class, and follows it up with a fun networking session with industry professionals.

April 19, 2009
TAE's Bite Size Business Soiree
Master Class: "NETWORKING Like The Pros"
TAE founder Erin Cronican teaches this donation-based master class, and follows it up with a fun networking session with industry professionals.

April 4 & 5, 2009
NYC Combined Audition Event
TAE founder Erin Cronican produced the actor portion of this event, coordinating efforts on behalf of the 250 actors seen over the 2 day event.

March 8, 2009
TAE's Bite Size Business Soiree
Master Class:"ORGANIZATION for Actors"
TAE founder Erin Cronican teaches this donation-based master class, and follows it up with a fun networking session with industry professionals.

March 7, 2009
Actors Networking Event
TAE founder Erin Cronican has been invited to be a special guest for this networking event for actors, held by a non-profit theater organization in Manhattan.

February 8, 2009
TAE's Bite Size Business Soiree
Master Class:"Understanding the CASTING  Process."
TAE founder Erin Cronican teaches this donation-based master class, and follows it up with a fun networking session with industry professionals.

February 7, 2009
Actors Networking Event
TAE founder Erin Cronican has been invited to be a special guest for this networking event for actors, held by Larry Singer Studios in Manhattan.

January 10, 2009
TAE's Bite Size Business Soiree
Master Class:"GOAL SETTING for Actors."
TAE founder Erin Cronican teaches this donation-based master class, and follows it up with a fun networking session with industry professionals.

January 8, 2009
Actors Networking Event
TAE founder Erin Cronican has been invited to be a special guest for this networking event for actors, held by Alan Gordon Studios in Manhattan.

December 7, 2008
TAE's Bite Size Business Soiree
Master Class:"Actor Survival Jobs, aka the DREADED DAY JOB."
TAE founder Erin Cronican teaches this donation-based master class, and follows it up with a fun networking session with industry professionals.

November 2, 2008
TAE's Bite Size Business Soiree
Master Class:"AGENTS- Who, What, When, Where, How?"
TAE founder Erin Cronican teaches this donation-based master class, and follows it up with a fun networking session with industry professionals.

October 28, 2008
Actors Networking Event
TAE founder Erin Cronican has been invited to be a special guest for this networking event for actors, held at the Studios on 36th St in Manhattan.

October 24, 2008
TRU Actor's Resource Night
TAE founder Erin Cronican is a panelist at this quarterly event, hosted by non-profit organization TRU. Free for TRU Members, $10 for non-members.

October 5, 2008
TAE's Bite Size Business Soiree
Topic: "How to Create the PERFECT Submission"
TAE founder Erin Cronican teaches this donation-based master class, and follows it up with a fun networking session with industry professionals.

August 25, 2008
TAE's Bite Size Business Soiree
Topic: "How To Use the INTERNET to Your Advantage"
TAE founder Erin Cronican teaches this donation-based master class, and follows it up with a fun networking session with industry professionals.

July 28, 2008
TAE's Bite Size Business Soiree
Topic: Q&A about All Things Business!
TAE founder Erin Cronican teaches this donation-based master class, and follows it up with a fun networking session with industry professionals.

June 29, 2008
TAE's Bite Size Business Soiree
Topic: "What is Self Promotion, and How Do I Make it My Own?"
TAE founder Erin Cronican teaches this free workshop, and follows it up with a fun networking session with industry professionals.

June 21 & 22, 2008
"Marketing & PR for the Festival Season"
TRU Producers Bootcamp
TAE founder Erin Cronican teaches a marketing and PR workshop for this bootcamp for producers and self producing artists.

June 2, 2008
"Painless Self-Promotion"
Workshop with Home NYC
TAE founder Erin Cronican teaches a workshop on self promotion through the non-profit teaching organization in New York City.

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