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Latest news and appearances

June 3, 2011
John was interviewed on "Model Talk Radio" on the Voice America network:
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April 10, 2011
John will be presenting a seminar in preparation for Stonehenge 13:
Whether you're attending Stonehenge 13 or not, Team J invites you to get the most out of your auditions and casting by attending one or both of their seminars:

John Strawbridge: 10 Things You Didn't Know About Casting
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Center for Digital and Imaging Arts
1055 Thomas Jefferson Street, NW
Washington, DC 20007

Did you know that casting a part is not about finding the best actor? Did you know that most people waste time and energy on the wrong priorities in casting? Whether you are a Director, Producer, Creative Director or an Actor, you need to know the “Ten Things You Don’t Know About Casting”, so that you can be sure that your next audition experience will result in success.
Attend the seminar for $15
or add Michael Gabel's seminar "The Prepared Audition" - both for $25!
(The prices are $20 & $35 at the door)
CDIA Students get in free, but MUST SHOW ID!

*PLEASE NOTE: NO REFUNDS AFTER SATURDAY, 4/9 AT NOON*
For tickets and directions, visit:
September 18, 2010
John will be co-presenting a one-day workshop:
WHAT: Sean Pratt presents, “The One Day MFA – Mastering the Film Audition” a day long workshop with Film Casting Director, John Strawbridge focusing on Auditioning & Actor Marketing

John’s class, “Your Audition – Be Ready for Your Close-Up!” covers the following:
• Each actor will present one 2 minute monologue audition piece - bring your own or one can be provided...cold! Then John will review the monologues on video.
• John will provide feedback and give adjustments, geared to you as a performer.
• As time permits, John will talk about the audition process, and in particular, the Stonehenge Auditions.

Sean will present his seminar, From Hello to Hired – The Art of Actor Marketing. It covers:
• An understanding of the “Actor’s Business Cycle.”
• Various forms of advertising to get your marketing messages out.
• The “Nuts and Bolts” of setting up a marketing campaign.

Begining September 13, 2010
John Strawbridge will be offerring his popular workshop:
The On Camera Audition Workshop
with Casting Director John Strawbridge
Actors learn by acting. Actors learn to audition, by auditioning on camera.
Focusing on the skills needed in Video, Film and TV auditions, this six-week class puts the actor in front of the camera from the start. To learn by doing, in real-world situations. Dramatic TV, Commercial, Industrial, Soap Opera, Sit-Com and more. With real-world feedback from a professional who has been in casting for Network TV, Feature film and commercial casting for two decades.
Never go into an on-camera audition unprepared again.

April 24 & May 15, 2010
John will be conducting two companion One-Day seminars at the Little Theatre of Alexandria in Virginia:

The Audition Workshop - Get real world experience in a variety of audition forums: Dramatic TV, Commercial, Industrial, Soap Opera and monologue. Using both classroom and on-camera instruction, you’ll learn the practical tools you need to determine what Casting Directors are looking for, efficiently prepare for handle cold reads, and make effective choices that will maximize your audition time.
The Business of the Business - If your career is not where you want it to be, or if you're just starting out – then you need to explore the business and your place in it. With specific emphasis on the DC, VA & MD market and how it is similar to and unlike NY & LA, this course will answer your questions about how “The Biz” works; Unions, Agents, Casting, and how best to position yourself for success.
May 1, 2010
John will be a guest speaker at the Acting/Modeling Workshop.
"Becoming a Successful Actor and Commercial Model" Workshop is an all-day acting and commercial modeling seminar which brings you in contact with some of the most successful people in the industry. Learn how you can get started and get work as an actor and commercial model in your market
April 17, 2010
John will be co-presenting a one-day workshop:
Sean Pratt Presents announces a day long workshop with John Strawbridge focusing on Casting & Actor Marketing

John’s class, “Casting – It’s What You Know”, will focus on:
• Understanding how casting happens, and finding your place in it.
• How the DC, VA & MD is both like and un-like NY and LA.
• Figuring out how Casting Directors, Agents, Managers & Unions work, and how they can work for you.

Sean will present his seminar, “Actor Marketing – The Image is Reality.” It covers:
• An understanding of the “Actor’s Business Cycle.”
• Various forms of advertising to get your marketing messages out.
• The “Nuts and Bolts” of setting up a marketing campaign.

March 19, 2010
!- UPDATE -!
THE AUDITION BOOK
is now available in it's REVISED 2ND EDITION! NEW INFO about digital headshots & e.submission plus updated and expanded industry resources!
March 2010
John will a guest panelist for Howard University.
Image and Casting - a symposium
Begining March 8, 2010
John Strawbridge & Gary Wheeler (SAG/AFTRA) will be offerring their popular workshop:
THE ACTING SKILLS WORKSHOP
Whether you’re an experienced talent who wants to get off that plateau and on to the next level, or a beginner who wants to learn the skills that matter in the real world – this performance based session gives you the opportunity to perform a variety of scenes in a learning environment. With professional grade feed-back, you will work on your scenes again and again. And you will see the improvement in your work, and feel the growth in your craft.
Class size is limited to 8. The workshop meets from 6:30 p.m. until 10:30 p.m. Monday nights for six weeks. The total course fee is $375. A seat reservation deposit is required. Seats are assigned on a first come first served basis.
Please email gary@actorsco.com for seat deposit instructions.

February 27, 2010
John will be the Featured Guest Lecturer for a One-Day seminar offered by Sean Pratt Presents:
"Sean Pratt Presents" announces a day long workshop with John Strawbridge focusing on Casting & Actor Marketing
John’s class, “Casting – It’s What You Know”, will focus on:
• Understanding how casting happens, and finding your place in it.
• How the DC, VA & MD is both like and un-like NY and LA.
• Figuring out how Casting Directors, Agents, Managers & Unions work, and how they can work for you.
Sean will present his seminar, “Actor Marketing – The Image is Reality.” It covers:
• An understanding of the “Actor’s Business Cycle.”
• Various forms of advertising to get your marketing messages out.
• The “Nuts and Bolts” of setting up a marketing campaign.

February 18, 2010
John will a guest panelist for Women In Film And Video.
(New date due to SNOW)
“LOOKING AT THE MD FILM INDUSTRY'S FUTURE”
HOW TO ATTRACT PRODUCERS TO MARYLAND
SPEAKERS: JOHNNY ALONZO, JOHN STRAWBRIDGE AND MORE...

FREE for WIFV-MD MEMBERS, $10 NON-WIFV-MD MEMBERS

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM NETWORKING, 7:00 PM - 9:30 SPEAKERS

JOIN WOMEN IN FILM AND VIDEO OF MARYLAND
February 15, 2010
John will be conducting a Monologue Coaching Workshop.
Monologue Coaching with John Strawbridge

Lovely Lane UMC, 2200 St. Paul St. - Baltimore, MD 21218
Get ready for the Leagues! Come and do your monologue and have John critique it. John is a Casting Director, writer, teacher, and has directed films and theatre in the DC/MD area.
This workshop is open to Actors' Center Members only, but you must sign up in advance. Please contact The Actors' Center for info and availability.
November 21 & 28, 2009
John will be conducting two companion One-Day seminars at the Little Theatre of Alexandria in Virginia:

The Audition Workshop - Get real world experience in a variety of audition forums: Dramatic TV, Commercial, Industrial, Soap Opera and monologue. Using both classroom and on-camera instruction, you’ll learn the practical tools you need to determine what Casting Directors are looking for, efficiently prepare for handle cold reads, and make effective choices that will maximize your audition time.

The Business of the Business - If your career is not where you want it to be, or if you're just starting out – then you need to explore the business and your place in it. With specific emphasis on the DC, VA & MD market and how it is similar to and unlike NY & LA, this course will answer your questions about how “The Biz” works; Unions, Agents, Casting, and how best to position yourself for success.
November 8, 2009
John will be a guest speaker at the Acting/Modling Workshop.
Becoming a Successful Actor and Commercial Model Workshop is an all-day acting and commercial modeling seminar which brings you in contact with some of the most successful people in the industry. Learn how you can get started and get work as an actor and commercial model in your market
October 4, 2009
John will be doing a book signing at the 2nd Annual Mid-Atlantic Actor Career tradeshow.
This year's event will host more than 70 job resources for actors,models and other industry titles. The resources include the top regional casting directors, agencies, authors,photographers, speakers, indie film companies, trade groups, aesthetic companies and other employment agencies for actors. Bring your headshots/resumes and get a jump start on your career with the top area professionals and also network withyour industry peers.
Twenty percent of the proceeds will go to The Make-A-WishFoundation® of the Mid Atlantic, Inc.
September 10, 2009
John will a guest panelist for Women In Film And Video.
May 26, 2009
John will be a guest on XM Radio's "Cover to Cover Live!"
Tuesdays, 3 pm - 4pm ET
Hosts Maggie Linton and Kim Alexander connect you with the authors you love on Cover to Cover Live. Call Maggie and Kim, who have a combined total of over 60 years of broadcasting experience, to get the latest on your favorite writers and speak with today's more compelling authors.

May 20, 2009
John will be conducting a Monologue Audition Workshop for The Actors Center in Washington DC. Open to Members only. Please visit the Actors Center Website for details.
November 15, 2008 & April 4th 2009
John will be a guest speaker at the Acting/Modling Boot Camp.
September 20 2008
John will be a panelest at the Third Annual DC ACTORS EXPO for The Actors Center. The discussion will be "CASTING FOR FILM AND TV", and John will be moderating. After the discussion, he will be in the lobby for book slaes and signing.
September 13, 2008
The Little Theatre of Alexandria has arranged to have John Strawbridge as its speacial guest for a one-day only seminar on the the business of acting in DC, MD and VA.
July 19, 2008
John Strawbridge will be leading an All-Day Seminar for the SMITHSONIAN ASSOCIATES program - a part of of the Smithsonian Institute in Washington DC.
SMITHSONIAN ASSOCIATES Presents:
"Get in the Act: How to Become a Movie Extra"                                      Sat., July 19, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Washington DC
Hollywood is already filled with stars. But what the movies are looking for is everyone else; the man on the street, the woman in the restaurant, the kid in the elevator.
There are lots of opportunities to be “in the movies” for the rest of us. The average movie has fifty or sixty supporting roles, and hundreds of roles for extras or “background performers”. And these roles are often filled by people with little or no prior experience. Plus there are TV shows, commercials, and training films – all of which are produced in the busy film & TV community of DC, Virginiaand Maryland.
All you need to put yourself in the picture is a little “inside knowledge”.
In this seminar, you’ll learn who to contact and what you need to do to get yourself on the list of people who get called for these roles. You’ll learn some of the basic skills you need to use your face and your voice to create the right character for the role. You’ll hear about the ins and outs of work on a film set. Find out what would be expected of you, and who does what (and what is a “gaffer” anyway?). Plus have the opportunity to participate in a fun practice audition, so you can see exactly what actors have to go through on their way to stardom – only without the pressure.
Whether you’re thinking of a new career, a sideline, or a one-time experience, working in the movies is more possible than you may think.
General Admission $120; Resident Members $85; Senior Members $76
For tickets, please visit www.ResidentAssocites.org   CODE 1HO-441

June 18, 2008
John will be a featured guest speaker for a Q&A and book signing.
FILM IN THE CITY Presents:
An "Industry Nights" reception - "Casting Films for Independent Film in NYC-What Do Film Professionals Need To Know?"
Date: Wed-June 18th, 2008
Time: 6:00-9:00 PM
Location: Peoples Lounge
163 Allen Street, NYC