Here's a great initiative to support diverse voices by @ActorsConn. If you're a black actor - check it out & apply! #acting #NYC #ZOOM #alwaysbelearning #BLM #entertainment
June 04, 2020
This is taken from the newsletter I received this morning from Actors Connection. I didn't have anything to say and this seemed like a great way to use my blog for good. If you have positive things you're doing to assist African American's move forward in society and I like them, I will share them here. All emails can be sent to joykennellyactress (at) gmail (dot) com. Thank you!
Hey All!
I'm really excited to announce a few new programs Actors Connection is pulling together in support of the BLACK LIVES MATTER movement. We went dark for Free at Three the other day and I spent the time asking myself how we can do more. What can we do? What SHOULD we do? How should we do it?
We want to become HYPER ALLIES! And although everyone on staff has been participating in their own ways individually (donating, marching, advocating ---you name it!)-- as a company we wanted to PUT OUR MONEY WHERE OUR MOUTH IS and show you that without a shadow of a doubt-- WE LOVE YOU and ARE HERE FOR YOU.
and that means FINANCIAL SUPPORT and PROGRAM SUPPORT!
So here is what we are doing.
1) We are launching weekly MICRO SCHOLARSHIPS of $100 for actors of color for the months of June and July. To apply, email us a video of you talking about how YOU as an ARTIST can create change in our industry. We know we are going to love them all so winners will be selected at random. Email your submission to submissions@actorsconnection.
2) We are investing $5000 in projects by content creators in our new ACtivate Your Voice Program. We will be accepting project proposals all month. We are looking to support projects that celebrate YOUR unique voice and projects that will inspire CHANGE. The top 10 proposals will do a live pitch to the AC leadership team and one person will be selected in early July. To submit, email submissions@actorsconnection.
- Headshots and Bios of all key players in the project
- Short one paragraph synopsis on the project
- Project timeline
- Project budget
- Description of the change you would like to create due to this project and how you expect to engage people in it's message
3) We are scheduling a ZOOM PANEL about bringing more equity & equality to our industry. Stay tuned. We will announce these details soon. It'll be an awesome community conversation with the goal of writing down actionable steps to suggest to the members of the entertainment community.
We are working hard to make our impact reflect our intention.
We love you. Like a lot. Our customers are some of the most extraordinary humans on this planet. Helping you makes our hearts happy.
Be the change,
The AC Team
Here's some of the other great things they've been doing overall that you might enjoy if you're an actor or creative who wants to get involved during our lockdown experience.
FREE at THREE SERIES
TODAY, June 3rd, Allison Kirschner, Casting Associate at 3pm EST
June 4th, Malissa Young, Manager at 3pm EST
June 5th, Martin Bentsen, Marketing and Branding Consultant at 3pm EST
June 8th, Bob Kale, Casting Director/Coach AT 4PM EST
June 9th, Elaine Bromka, Emmy Award Winning Actress, at 3pm EST
June 10th, Up-to-Date-Theatricals at 3pm EST
June 11th, Jason Lockhart, Atlanta Models and Talent at 3pm EST
June 12th, RJ Magee, Casting Director, at 3pm EST
ZOOM LOGIN DETAILS:
Space is LIMITED! Login early to reserve your spot!
Topic: FREE at THREE Online Lectures and Q&As with Industry Guests!
**KEEP YOUR AUDIO ON MUTE AND YOUR VIDEO OFF SO YOU CAN SEE AND HEAR THE EDUCATOR CLEARLY**
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