NEWS FLASH!!!!

Lorna Brunelle was honored
as the Miss Massachusetts
2008 Woman Of Achievement
on June 28th, 2008 at the
Miss Massachusetts Pageant
in Fall River.
Miss Massachusetts
2007 Valerie Amaral
(Lorna's student and co-worker)
presented the award to Lorna
for her community service
and humanitarian efforts.

The Media Performance Institute in Middleboro offers six-week sessions for children ages 5 through 18. “Acting for Kids-Skill Set A, On-Camera Acting” will be offered on Thursday evenings from 4 P.M. to 6 P.M. for ages 5 through 8 and from 6 P.M. to 8 P.M. for ages 9 through 11. “Acting for TEENS” will be offered on Wednesday evenings from 5:00-8:00 P.M. for ages 12-18.   The classes will utilize group improvisation, creative movement exercises and script work to help actors develop the skills, self confidence and discipline needed for both stage and on-camera auditions. The class will also help performers enhance their self-expression, observation and memorization skills, and teach them about character development, ensemble work, and how to approach readings for commercials and films. The teen classes will focus on auditioning for theatre schools, colleges, theatre performances and on camera endeavors. The sessions will be taught by Brunelle, whose students have had major success in commercials, films, corporate videos, radio and theater.  For a list of Boston Casting's credits visit www.bostoncasting.com

Registration is currently open for the second fall session at the Media Performance Institute. Classes for children meet on: October 30, November 6, 13, 20, December 4 & 11. Classes for teens meet on:  October 29, November 5, 12, 19, and December 3 & 10.  For further information, tuition rates and to register, visit www.mediaperformanceinstitute.com or call Rachelle Coury, director of the Media Performance Institute at Boston Casting, at (617) 787-7400. For directions to the Burt Wood School of Performing Arts visit www.burtwoodschool.com.

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Boston Casting at Burt Wood adds TEEN CLASS
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Casting company expands in area
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Getting Her Act Together, a New Contender!

Burt Wood School of Performing Arts student Stephanie Petronelli, resident of West Bridgewater, will be holding open dance auditions in partnership with the Burt Wood School of Performing Arts in Middleboro, MA on September 4 and 5 at the Burt Wood School located at 63 Anderson Avenue , from 4:00 to 6:00 P.M.  All dancers must be at least sixteen years old.

Stephanie Petronelli searches for Dance Team

Before soliciting record labels, managers, and booking agents this fall, Miss Petronelli hopes to put together a twenty minute showcase featuring talented back up dancers. The choreography will be set to the music of her new CD; “Crush” which will be released on August 20th, 2008.  Stephanie is currently represented by the prominent a&R firm, Big Noise. Big Noise has worked with such significant entertainers as Christina Aguilera, Katherine McPhee, and Billy Gillman.
A veteran performer, Stephanie has been singing and dancing since she was four years old.  She is the title holder of several local talent competitions including, WBET’s, Metro South Idol, Taunton ’s Got Talent, and the New England Country Music awards.
Stephanie’s album, “Crush”, was written by Wiz Cobb.  The rhythms and melodies are a mixture of Hip Hop, and R&B.  The selected dancers will be part of a professional song, and dance crew.  “Crush” will be available for purchase from www.cdbaby.com  after August 20th, 2008.
Anna Dalton will be choreographing and selecting the dance team. Anna has been assistant choreographer for the past five summers at The Burt Wood School of Performing Arts. She is on the dance team at Bridgewater State College, choreographs the Whitman Hanson show choir and recently had a call back for the Celtics Cheerleaders dance team. For more information on Anna Dalton or for directions to The Burt Wood School visit www.burtwoodschool.com 

Guitar Technique Burt Wood is now offering Basic Guitar Technique with Mr. Liam.Students are introduced to basic guitar technique.  Lessons have an emphasis on "finger picking" but a plastic guitar pick may be incorporated if desired.  Students are also introduced to note reading, composition, and melodic improvisation.  Lessons are available for acoustic and electric guitar, though acoustic guitar is preferred (less equipment to carry).

'The History Boys' come to Boston To read more click here

Rick Fuller of Middleboro

TOP BOSTON CASTING AGENCY TO OFFER CLASSES ON SOUTH SHORE click here for the full story...

Mr. Fuller, who graduated from Middleboro High School in 1987, began his acting career two years ago after he received a phone call from Lorna Brunelle, of Boston Casting, Inc., to play the part of one of The Rock's teammates in "The Game Plan."..... To read more click here...

UPDATE: Check out the photos from Burt Wood's production of: "Disney's High School Musical 1 Act "

NEW CLASS "The Actors Tool Kit"
Offered Mondays 6:00-7:00pm with instructor Valerie Amaral. This class will provide all of the tools necessary for performers to succeed in the "BIZ." Geared toward advanced students with previous acting experience  grades 3-8, this class will serve as a necessary building block for students serious about performance. This class is $65.00 per month.  

SAT COURSES offered by Anna Ferguson. Begin your preparation now! Please call for our special offer for this course! 508-946-1071 (click here or on SAT COURSES for info and registration form.)