Schools for Performing Arts

December 3, 2007. After the recent successful world premier at the Pacific Ballroom of Waterfront Hotel in Cebu City, SIDDHARTHA, A Musical Journey to Enlightenment, written by multi-awarded songwriter JUDE GITAMONDOC and directed by Out of the Box Training & Productions Artistic Director, DAISY BA-AD, is scheduled to have a restaging at the Cultural Center of The Philippines (CCP) Main Theater, Manila on November 3 and 4, 2007 made possible through the recommendation and approval of the Fo Guang Shan head quarters, and through the collective efforts of the devotees with the Intl. Buddhist Progress Society (IBPS) and the Buddha Light International Association, (BLIA) ... Read Full Story

The Academy of Cinema and Television (A.C.T.), a Phoenix-based performing arts school for children and teens will be auditioning for admission to the school during the month of March. The private academy is dedicated to helping students earn and maintain an edge in the highly competitive entertainment industry. The Academy of Cinema and Television is a private institution with cutting edge training centers that have revolutionized performance education in on-camera acting, modeling, singing and dancing. The Phoenix-based school will be holding auditions during the month of January for new students. At the Academy of Cinema and Television , children are taught by experts in ... Read Full Story

The Academy of Cinema and Television (A.C.T.) announced today a collaboration with Riley Smith to create an online specialized educational series for kids and teens interested in the Entertainment Industry. Like many of today’s success stories out of Hollywood, Riley Smith was born and raised in a community far from the lights, glamour and soundstages of Hollywood. The majority of Smith’s youth was not spent at acting and dancing classes, but doing farm chores, tending to farm animals and going to school. Smith was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and was exposed to horses at an early age due to his parents’ horse ranch. ... Read Full Story

Victoria Cosner landed a large role as the Drowned Girl ghost, one of the few good spirits in the horror film The Between. Victoria has been on the road to success for some time now. When ACT arranged an audition with Jimmy Villareal with URGE Artists in Beverly Hills some time back, Villareal was immediately impressed and she was introduced to her current Manager, Robert Costanzo. Since that day Victoria has continued to study, audition, and grow as an child actor. The staff and instructors at ACT are all pleased to hear that Victoria has landed a good-sized role in the new film for ... Read Full Story

Hundreds of fashion and talent agents, personal managers, casting directors, network representatives and music producers judged and attended the semi-annual competition in Los Angeles -- ACT kids swept a number of categories! Jennifer Capati wins “Theatrical Headshots” competition in her age division at the International Modeling and Talent Association’s Convention in Los Angeles, California, held January 7 - 13, 2008 at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel. Hundreds of fashion and talent agents, personal managers, casting directors, network representatives and music producers judged and attended the semi-annual event. Showcasing photographic ability of actors. Actors submit two Headshots for judging. Jennifer took home top honors for her ... Read Full Story