Audition for Diane Christiansen's January ...       ACTORS PLATFORM Our Guest Casting Director  on January 31st will be the one and only Deborah Dion.....a favorite here at our studios. Why do we love having her in? Because Deborah not only  calls actors in after our showcases, she also casts some of the finest Feature Films in the Industry. She is currently working on a project with Wes Anderson doing a major child actor search in Los Angeles.  She  recently did the LA casting for the new Sarah Jessica Parker movie "I Don't Know How She Does It." Deborah did the LA casting on Boaz Yakin's feature "Safe" this past year. She also did the LA casting for "The Dark Fields" which stars Bradley Cooper and Robert DeNiro.  She is also working on a new movie called "Child POW:" which is in the development stage. In fact, Deborah has cast many of M.Night Shyamalan's films; The Happening, Lady in The Water and many of Tim Burton's films such as ...Alice in Wonderland and Charlie & The Chocolate Factory. Her other casting credits include Cider House Rules, Boys Don't Cry, Alexander, American Psycho,  Good Will Hunting, Shakespeare in Love, Chocolat. She is also respnsible for casting favorite films such as Idlewild, The King , The Shipping News, The OMEN, Kate & Leopold, Margaret and popular lighter fare such as Peter Pan and Home Alone. The list goes on and on...and we LOVE her because Deborah loves Actors.  Her feedback is spot on and helpful and we value her plethora of experience and her insights so much. This is an opportunity to showcase your finest work to one of the Industry's most celebrated Casting Directors. We will showcase no more than 30 Actors and I highly encourage actors of all ages to hop on board for this extraordinary and one of a kind opportunity. But please don't wait to call and schedule your audition...she is very popular and for good reason, she is always in demand internationally and we are so very fortunate to have her as our first guest of 2011! CALL DIANE AT  818.523.8283 Deborah Dion is our most popular guest so spots will fill up quickly! Be sure to put down your deposit as soon as possible if you are repeating. Don't miss this fantastic opportunity! How ACTORS PLATFORM works....THIS IS FOR ACTORS AGES 6 AND UP. You will call and make an appt to audition for Master Coach, Diane Christiansen, recently voted #1 Acting Coach in L.A. She will choose 30 actors to train for 2 consecutive Mondays Then you will present hand picked , polished, well coached scenes that present you at your finest....to the best CD's in the Industry. Where else can you show your very best, well prepared work with two Industry dynamos offering coaching and feedback in a lovely theatre ?                   MON ~ JAN 10 ~ (BY APPT ONLY- 6:30 TO 9:30 IN NOHO) -AUDITION - (ANY 2 -3 MINUTE SCENE YOU CHOOSE) YOU MAY BRING A SCENE PARTNER OR WE WILL HAVE A READER TO READ WITH YOU.                   MON. -JAN 17 - 6:30 - 9:30 PM - WORKSHOP DAY - DIANE CHOOSES SPECIFIC      SCENES  & PARTNERS FOR EACH ACTOR ,  APPROPRIATE FOR THE MONTHLY GUEST.                   MON. - JAN 24 - 6:30 - 9:30 PM - WORKSHOP DAY - DIANE WILL COACH EACH ACTOR INDIVIDUALLY AND POLISH EACH SCENE FOR THE SHOWCASE.                   MON. - JAN 31 - 6:30 - 9:30 PM - SHOWCASE DAY - WARM UP, REHEARSE WITH DIANE , DEBORAH  arrives at 7:15 pm for your performances , with one on one feedback and individual attention. ALL THREE DAYS ~ only  $200.00 FOR NEW ACTORS                                       $175.00 FOR FORMER STUDENTS OF DIANE'S                                       $150.00 FOR ANY ACTOR CURRENTLY IN ANY CLASS WITH DIANE IN NOHO OR VALENCIA. If you are accepted, your payments are due in full by MON. JAN 17 (PAY PAL, CHECKS AND CASH ACCEPTED) "ACTORS PLATFORM" WORKSHOP/SHOWCASES and Auditions are HELD AT: THE SECRET ROSE THEATRE 11246 MAGNOLIA BLVD NOHO, CA 90401 Bonded and Licensed in the State of California "This is not a job interview or audition. The presence of a Casting Director 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 rarely results in any further contact with that Casting Director or any company affiliated with that Casting Director." Call today to AUDITION  for this outstanding opportunity, please don't wait, only 30 actors will be chosen for each showcase and it fills up fast ! IF YOU WERE CHOSEN FOR ANY PREVIOUS SHOWCASE, YOU MAY DO THE NEXT WITHOUT AUDITIONING AGAIN. YOUR FEE WILL ONLY BE $150.00 AND a 50% deposit must be made  to Diane by JANUARY 10, call to reserve your spot before auditons on JANUARY 10, 2011 ! CLICK HERE TO PAY NOW IF YOU ARE REPEATING Diane Christiansen Coaching 818.523.8283 actupdi@yahoo.com www.DianeChristiansen.com 'ACTORS PLATFORM' showcases are held on  MONDAYs - every month.... AND OUR NEXT GUEST CASTING DIRECTOR WILL BE ANNOUNCED SOON  WATCH YOUR EMAIL FOR THAT ! ......Isn't it time for a REEL  career ?