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CASTING NEWS:
Happy 2008 to All!! If 2007 is a sign of things to come in 2008, it is going to be a very busy year for filming in Massachusetts and RI. I began working on the feature film "Pink Panther Deux" on August 20 and finished the year with two feature films at one time, "The Lonely Maiden" and "Real Men Cry" wrapping on December 21. It was 4 months straight of go, go, go without a moment to stop and take a breath. Well I'm breathing now and enjoying time with my family. Both prinicpal and extras casting has already begun on a few feature films and if you aren't already in the loop, you need to be. For the past three years I have been providing details about these opportunities on this website. If I don't already know who you are, you should send me a headshot and resume and fill out a SIZE CARD and return it to purdyquinlan@comcast.net. If you are on MySpace, you should become my friend at Purdy-Quinlan Casting's Myspace Page.
You can also mail a copy of your headshot and resume to: Jodi Purdy's Casting Connection P.O. Box 78, North Weymouth, MA 02191
CASTING AND FILMING HAS WRAPPED ON....
“REAL MEN CRY” A film by Brian Goodman Starring Ethan Hawke, Mark Ruffalo and Amanda Peet
“THE LONELY MAIDEN" FEATURES DROPKICK MURPHY'S ACCORDIAN PLAYER "MARC ORREL”
WE HIRED MARC ORRELL FOR THE ROLE OF AN ACCORDIANIST IN A SCENE AT THE PUBLIC GARDEN IN BOSTON. OUR WEBSLAVE TRACKED THE DROPKICK MURPHY FAVE DOWN AT THEIR MYSPACE SITE, I MADE THE DEAL AND THE REST IS HISTORY. I TOOK A BUNCH OF PHOTOS OF OUR EXTRAS WITH MARC AND WILL POST ASAP! I WILL ALSO FORWARD TO THE DROPKICKS FOR POSTING ON THEIR SITE!!
CLASSES ARE FULL AND FOUR SHOWS ARE UNDERWAY! PLEASE SUPPORT THE ARTS AND COME SEE THE KIDS DURING THE WEEKEND OF MAY 3 & 4, 2008!! 2007-2008 SEASON Diane Purdy's Children's Theatre Workshop, Inc. CLASS TIMES: Classes begn the week of Saturday, October 13
Dress Rehearsals The Week of April 30, 2008 Plays Weekend of May 3 & 4, 2008 At Our New Theatre Home: Trinity Episcopal Church 241 Broad Street, Weymouth
TUITION $575.00 26-Week Program All Plays Co-Directed by Jodi Purdy-Quinlan and Pamela Boyden
All CTW Plays are cast and written according to individual class. Once the play has been cast parents will be legally responsible for paying full-tuition, even if child quits, as CTW will have to recast the role with a non-paying child.
************************************ CTW is produced by Jodi Purdy-Quinlan A 22-year member of the Screen Actors Guild and a Casting Director Associated with the Academy Award Winning Boston-based Dramas “Good Will Hunting” - “Mystic River” - “The Departed” Extras Casting Director for the Box Office Hit “THE GAME PLAN” Extras Casting Director for "Pink Panther Deux" Starring Steve Martin & Emily Mortimer Andy Garcia - Alfred Molina - John Cleese - Jeremy Irons "The Lonely Maiden" Starring Morgan Freeman, Christopher Walken and William H. Macy "Real Men Cry" Starring Mark Ruffalo and Ethan Hawke Assisted in Principal & Extras Casting & Hired as the Child Welfare Worker on the Critically Acclaimed Film “Gone Baby Gone” Directed by: Ben Affleck This 26-week professional drama program trains children in Diane Purdy’s ‘Drama by Doing’ method – “To be an Actor you must Act”. Playing improvisational games, reading books on acting, or studying stage skills does not train you as an actor. Acting involves being cast in a play, memorizing lines, learning cues, rehearsing stage movement “blocking” and creating characterizations and then performing in costume with hair and makeup, sets and props in front of a live audience. That’s what we do at CTW! All plays are written by Award-Winning Children’s Playwright, Diane Purdy. There are no individual ‘STARS’, all are treated equally and work together in an ensemble cast resulting in a team effort to produce a professional theatrical showcase of talent. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * CTW, Inc. a not-for-profit 501(C)3 organization has been building self-confidence, fostering creative expression, enhancing individual potential and creating professional actors since its doors first opened in 1970. CTW provides a friendly, non-competitive atmosphere where kids learn to work in an ensemble. All cast members are guaranteed an integral role in an original script written by Diane. The scripts are created to enhance and stretch each child’s potential as an actor. The children learn to develop characterizations, memorize lines, stage movement, blocking, diction, projection, cueing and acting techniques. Professional theatre training is one of the organization’s missions. During the past thirty-plus years, many CTW cast members have become members of Equity, Screen Actor’s Guild (S.A.G.) and American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (A.F.T.R.A.). Many CTW graduates now work in professional positions, i.e.: Broadway stage-fencing choreography, voice-overs, print modeling, cabaret entertaining; related backstage fields, i.e.: television assistant producer, stage crew member, box office staff, drama teachers. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * PLEASE CONSIDER SUPPORTING THE ARTS BY MAKING A TAX DEDUCTIBLE DONATION TO: CTW, INC., PO BOX 78, WEYMOUTH, MA 02190 QUESTIONS CALL JODI AT 781-331-2700 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * "So You Wanna Be An Extra?" Hollywood hits Massachusetts with a bang and casting directors are struggling to find talent to fill the roles of thousands of extras. Jodi Purdy-Quinlan, a member of the Screen Actors Guild in Boston since 1986 has worked as either an actor, casting assistant or casting director on every feature film shot in New England since 1980. To register with Jodi Purdy's Casting Connection, please download and fillout the attached SIZE CARD and return with a small photo. Also print out and send a hardcopy to: PQS, P.O. Box 78, Weymouth, MA 02191. Please stay posted to this website regarding further opportunities. ANNOUNCEMENTS: JODI PURDY-QUINLAN APPEARED ON NEW ENGLAND CABLE NEWS (NECN) WITH STEVE IANDOLI ON SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 16. JODI WAS AT WORK CASTING SCENES FOR 'PINK PANTHER DEUX' WHEN THE NEWS CREW ARRIVED. HER ASSISTANTS, KATY JOYCE AND SANDRA KONICK COULD BE SEEN IN THE BACKGROUND. ALSO ON HAND WERE VOLUNTEERS PAM BOYDEN & DESIREE CONNOLLY. CHECK OUT THE GIRLS AT WORK AT BOSTON CASTING AT NECN. Did you know Jodi Purdy-Quinlan was the Extras Casting Director for Disney's "The Game Plan" starring Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and Madison ("Corey in the House") Petis? It's true! Purdy-Quinlan was responsible for casting and coordinating 3,000+ extras in this soon to be released "September 28" family comedy!! Check out the sneak preview!! JODI PURDY-QUINLAN IS PLANNING A 'PREMIER EVENT AT THE CAMEO THEATRE IN COLUMBIAN SQUARE, SOUTH WEYMOUTH (NEAR SOUTH SHORE HOSPITAL) ON SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 AT 2:00 P.M. TICKETS ARE ONLY $4.00 FOR THE MATINEE SHOW AT THIS DOWN TO EARTH HOMETOWN THEATRE OWNED BY THE PATRIOT'S CINEMA FOLKS!!! JODI WOULD LOVE TO SEE HER 'EXTRAS' ATTEND THIS FUN DAY, EVEN IF YOU ALREADY SAW THE MOVIE, COME SEE IT AGAIN AND CHEER WITH JODI FOR ALL OF HER 'EXTRAS' THE TRUE STARS OF 'THE GAME PLAN'.
MADISON STARRING AS PEYTON IN 'THE GAME PLAN" COMING TO THEATRES SEPTEMBER 28TH!!!
AUDITION ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Jodi Purdy-Quinlan named Extras Casting Director with Angela Peri of Boston Casting on "Pink Panther Deux" Starring Steve Martin, Andy Garcia, John Cleese, Alfred Molina, Jean Reno & Jeremy Irons To be considered, please send a headshot and resume or snapshot. We will also need pictures of the following : European cars (Such as Puegots, Audis, Mini Coopers, BMW, etc.) and small (well behaved ) dogs. Photos only do not bring your dogs! Adults only no children only 18 and above. The film is set in PARIS so we need all of our Boston Extras to look European. Please send a photo dressed as if you are European. In other words dress as if you were going out to lunch on Newbury St. no jeans, no sneakers, women in hats & dresses, men in jackets, etc. We will be hiring the best dressed folks, so please dress to impress.
'STIFFS" THE MOVIE STARRING DANNY AIELLO IS MAKING ITS PREMIERE ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 AT THE BOSTON FILM FESTIVAL Time: 8:30 p.m. Tickets: $10.00 If you were one of the 300+ people that Jodi Purdy-Quinlan cast is this dark comedy, please consider showing your support by attending its premiere at the Loew's Boston Common Movie Theatre on Tremont Street. You can purchase tickets at www.fandango.com. Jodi has purchased some tickets in advance, just in case they sell out. The cost plus handling is $11.00. Call Jodi at 781-492-9294 if you are interested. Visit Stiffs to see the trailer, festival times and locations, photos, poster and more! Spread the word.
Two Handsome Italian Men My husband, Charlie and my friend, Danny Aiello
Charlie Quinlan and Danny Aiello at the "Stiffs" Cast & Crew Wrap Party at the Wharf Room, Boston Harbor Hotel, Rowes Wharf on February 25, 2006 Jodi Purdy-Quinlan is a 21-year member of the Boston Local Screen Actors Guild Union and a freelance casting director. Her most recent films include "Mystic River" directed by Clint Eastwood, starring Sean Penn, Tim Robbins, Kevin Bacon, Laura Linney and Marsha Gay-Harden; "The Departed" directed by Martin Scorsese, starring Jack Nicholson, Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon, Mark Wahlberg, Martin Sheen and Alec Baldwin; "Stiffs" starring Danny Aiello; "Gone Baby Gone" directed by Ben Affleck and starring Casey Affleck, Ed Harris, Morgan Freeman and Karen Ahern; "The Game Plan" starring Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and "21" starring Kevin Spacey and Kate Bosworth. She recently wrapped up work casting extras for the Oprah Winfrey produced film "The Great Debaters" starring Denzel Washington. Current projects coming to the Boston area include "Bachelor No. 2" starring Kate Hudson and Dane Cook; "Pink Panther Deux" starring Steve Martin and "The Women" starring Debra Messing, Meg Ryan, Eva Mendes, Annette Benning, Candace Bergan and many other beautiful women!! She has cast thousands of locals in a variety of extra roles, as well as principal roles since 1980 and she is looking forward to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts efforts to bring in more big films with additional Tax-breaks in the Industry. Purdy-Quinlan operates Diane Purdy's Children's Theatre Workshop, Inc., a not-for-profit organization (501C-3) dedicated to providing children ages 4 through 18 with the experience of performing in professionally produced theatre productions. To learn more about Purdy-Quinlan's experience click below... JODI PURDY-QUINLAN ON www.imdb.comJodi Purdy Screen Actors Guild Resume
Private One-on-One On-Camera Acting Classes with Jodi Purdy-QuinlanBy Appointment Only Beginning in January 2008 Classes held at 150 Middle Street, East Weymouth, MA 02189 $35 per hour All Ages CALL JODI AT 781-331-2700
An Educated Extra is an Employable Extra!! Working as a Background Extra is a professional obligation and requires a commitment to arrive on time with necessary I-9 Documentation and required wardrobe. You may be asked to attend a Wardrobe Fitting for which you will be paid a small fee. You must remain on the 'job' until you have been 'wrapped' by the Assistant Directors Department, this could be beyond 12 hours. When not shooting you will be required to wait in a 'holding' area. The crew will set up a 'craft services' table with coffee, drinks, and snacks. There will be a separate 'craft services' table for Union extras and Crew, please do not take food from this table. You will be paid for your time (to be announced) and you will be fed approximately every 6 hours, according to Union rules. You should bring water, snacks, a sandwich, books, newspapers and magazines to keep you occupied and your belly full when not shooting. You cannot wander around the set, trailers or trucks. Do not bring valuables. Do not bring cameras or recording devices. Do not approach actors or crew. You must be Quiet On the Set. Do not ask for autographs. You are being hired as a professional and must act accordingly. Inappropriate behavior could result in your being sent home. You will be representing me on the set and I expect you to behave graciously and professionally. So are you still interested? IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR GETTING HIRED AND PAID TO WORK IN THE UNITED STATES: To legally work in the United States, you must show proof of Identity (photo i.d.) and Employment Eligibility as per the Department of Homeland Security. If you fail to provide such proof as outlined below, you will not be able to work on projects cast by this office. I-9 Employment Eligibility Form Please click on the link below and follow the instructions provided on how to complete an I-9 Employment Eligibility Form. Please review these documents and familiarize yourself with how to complete them properly. Please note the List of Acceptable Documents and choose one document from List A or one from List B and List C and voluntarily agree to show said documents to your employer. http://www.uscis.gov/graphics/formsfee/forms/files/i-9.pdf
Jodi Purdy-Quinlan assisted on Casting for Ben Affleck's "Gone Baby Gone" - she cast ALL the child extras, as well as the Stand-In and Photo Double for the lead role of Amanda. In addition, she was hired by Disney to be the "Child Welfare Worker" on the set. See a clip below...it looks awesome.... "Gone Baby Gone" Sneak Preview (Click Above) DIRECTOR BEN AFFLECK POSES WITH FOUR YEAR OLD MANDY OF WEYMOUTH AND HER PARENTS, PATTY AND JEFF, ON THE LAST NIGHT OF SHOOTING ON "GONE BABY GONE" FOR MANDY, WHO WAS THE 'STAND-IN' FOR THE ROLE OF AMANDA
Leah and Mandy, two 4-year old girls from Weymouth cast by Jodi Purdy-Quinlan as the photo double (Leah) and the stand-in (Mandy) for the role of Amanda, played by Maddy, another 4-year old cutie pie!! The 3 girls became fast friends and really enjoyed being 'movie stars' and being directed by Ben Affleck!! Leah and Mandy are also stars from Diane Purdy's Children's Theatre Workshop, Inc. and were seen on May 6th in our 37th Season production of "The Bedraggled Dragon". Registration for our 38th Season are now being taken, see below for more info!!
PURDY-QUINLAN STUDIOS KIDSCAST IN “GONE BABY GONE” BY JODI IN THE PLAYGROUND SCENE:
STEPHANIE BARRY HILLARY BEATON SAMANTHA BEATON DANIEL BEATON ALYSSA BOWMAN KYLE BOYDEN STEPHEN BOYDEN KAYLA BOYDEN KAMERON CALLOW BRENDAN CALLOW MATT CURBY-TAYLOR JACKIE DONOHUE TREY GASKIN GIGI GASKIN MACKENZIE HAWE JACQUELINE HAWE MIKAELA HAWE VICTORIA JOHNSON VANESSA LANE TAYLER LANE STEFFAN MERHEJ DAVIAN MERHEJ WILLIAM MILNE ALEX MILNE PATRICK NOENICKX RYAN O’DONOGHUE JOHN QUINLAN JAKE QUINLAN BRITTANY RELLO
Jodi Purdy-Quinlan, Extras Casting Director, for Disney's "The Game Plan" starring Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and Madison ("Corey in the House") Petis. Purdy-Quinlan was responsible for casting and coordinating 3,000+ extras in this soon to be released "September 28" family comedy!! Check out the sneak preview!!
MADISON STARRING AS PEYTON IN 'THE GAME PLAN" COMING TO THEATRES SEPTEMBER 28TH!!! Congratulations and Special Thanks to the Core Extras who endured days on end of cold and wet weather at Gillette Stadium portraying fans, photographers, reporters, team officials and players. We couldn't have done it without you! If your name is missing on this list, please send an Email and we'll add you on!!! Thank you - I Love My Extras -Jodi Heidi Aarcher Kimberly Abaid Carol Abbott Mike Aboud Richard Adorno Michelle Aguilloa Tyrone Alcorn Sr. David Allen Melissa Allen Mario Alvarez Craig Amabello Mario Amaya Joel Arsenault Joelle Aubin Delia Awad Jacqui Baker John Baldwin Reynaldo Balmes Cynthia Balunas Bob Barbosa James Barrett Jennifer Barrington-Ward Kristi Barron Jonathan Barros Nikkie Barton Corey-Jean Bawa Mike Baxter Nick Beatrice Jane Becker Suzanne Benoit Daniel Berarducci Nicole Bibbo Gonzalo Bigenio Jamie Blair Casey Blanchette Sarah Blodgett Adam Bolduc Danny Bolton Candace Bombard Joanna Boukalis Mary Bounphasaysonh Jonathan Bowen Sharon Boylan Danielle Bradley Ed Bradley Carl Breneus Mike Brewer Elizabeth Bristol Susan Britt Dana Broadford Megan Brown Stephanie Brown Jessica Brown Laurie Brown Jason Bujnowski Miguel Bullock Brendan Burchill Alan Burden Tim Burke Yianna Burr Frank Cacciola Robert Callanan Arthur Cameron Roderick Cameron Taylor Campbell Kevin Cao Arianna Cardillo John Carmen Joseph Cass Joe Castellano Zachory Ceaser Joseph Cetrone Sean Chadheen Maria Chadheen Lynn Chandler Tim Chapman Randolph Charlotin Christopher Chartier Ed Chaszar Alan Chizauskas Royal Choun Alexis Christopher Sebastion Ciferri Mezfin Clary Desiree Connolly Bob Connoly Martin Connors Susan Conroy Maggie Constan Rosanne Cook Gladys Cook Sarah Cook Debbie Cooper Richard Cooper Jim Cormier Fred Correia Tony Costano Velia Costantino Patricia Creighton Melissa Crimmins Bryan Croad Mary Cronin Dan Crowley Diane Curley Jakie Custodio Robert Cutler Marshall Darling Jim Davis Bilal Dawan-Abdullah Yusef Dawan-Abdullah George Day Mary De Berry Jaime DeLaRosa Miguel DeLaRosa Pedro DeLeon Christine DeLorey Robert Depin Karen Dervin Celeste Desmarais Betty Dew Anthony Di Ieso Milvia DiBrino Edward DiMuccio Amy Dithomas William Doherty, Jr. William Doherty, Sr. Marie Dube Albert Dubois David Dunn Phoung Duong Dianne Durant Brandi Durgin Sarah Ellis Jen Engle Ashley Espinal Chayanne Espinal Stephen Estey Sedalia Estradoa Alicea Evans Gail Evans Marshall Farnum Felix Fernandez John Ferrante Michael Ferrante Carol Finlayson Nancy Fitch Kerrie Fitzgerald John Fitzhenry Paula Fitzhenry Marisa Flomp Maniwan Foster Shaunda Foster Wilbur Fowles Ben Franks Joseph Freitas Andrew Gabriel Gerald Galleshaw Karena Garabedian Joseph Gavin Ashleigh Gerard Gina Girard Ryan Girard Shawna Glawson Frank Godek Mark Goldberg Marsha Golden Nicole Goldsboro Dan Gomez Tom Goode Diane Goodmunson Kelly Gorman Gloria Grasso Adam Greenfield Michael Grigorian Emma Gruttadauria Colleen Guertin Melissa Ham-Ellis Jennifer Harney Patrick Harrington Eli Hawkins Richard Hebert Summer Hebert Jason Heggs LaTorya Henderson Dean Henry Kathleen Hewitt Arianna Hibbard Susie Higgins Patty Hill Liz Hone Sean Hopkins Chalmbra Houston Catherine Howe Terry Humphryes John Iozza Kenny Irizarry Peter Ivaska William Jackson Aiesha Jama Mary-Ann Janjigian Paul Janjigian Elizabeth Jones Janet Jones Sarmonica Jones Donna Jones William Jones Jamie Joseph Jamie Joseph Mathew Jutras Norman Kadehjian Alison Katinger Claude Kennedy Jerome Kennedy Donald Kilgallon Blake Kinchla Jay Koentjoro Diane Kraveney Glen Kreger Sue-Ellen Kresh Will Kusleika Shawn LaBranche Sarah LaChambre Jen Lago Barbe LaPierre Paul LaShoto Ashley Lattimore Samantha Law Teresa LeBoeuf Richard Leedham Kristina Leigh Brandon Lemay Howard Levin Lisa Lewis Linda Limon Adam Linn Steve Linskey Janet Llaving Cathy Loch Alexander Lopez III Mark Lorette Brittany MacQueston Lisa Maga Israel Marcel Jim Marchione Jessica Markey Kelly Marrero Shawn Martin Stanley Martin Leroy Martin Robert Masiello Greta Maszalkowski H. John Matarazzo Jonathan Maynard Judi McCabe Rosa McCabe Michael McCarthy Michele McCormick Kevin McGahan Joe McGeoghan Rob McGrath Lauren McKinley Dan McNutty John Meehan Jose Melendez Todd Mello Brian Merchant Dennis Messiah Katie Metzermacher Richard Miclette Melissa Migliaccio Rossella Migliaccio Keith Mikell Kirwin Mikell Vincent Milano Bill Milhail Melissa Millan Cassandra Milone Dennis Misiak Robert Miskell Najah Mohamed Charo Molina Noemi “Mimi” Molina Matthew Montealvo Pedro Morel Kathy Morris John Morrisey Will Moses Matt Motta Al Mucci Lynn Mary Munson Ted Myers Becky Nealand Sean O’Brien Stephen O’Brien Melissa Oliver David Olsen Shayna Onofrey Patricia Ovean Robert Paharhan William Paize Sam Pannier Nicole Parrish Kyle Paul Seamy Paul Edmund Paul Jeffenor Pearson Alicia Peart Lisa Pendleton Richard Pendleton Americo Perini Jasmine Phillips Nicole Pina Kevin Pinto Ashley Pitta Derek Placentini Taylor Police John Polihrundis Nicola Porter Alycia Powers Shawnie Pratt Jeanne Praught Carolyn Praught Joe Praught Patti Prichard Jessica Prichard Brandon Prichard Jeff Prichard Guy Prince Elliot Promisel Janet Promisel Sean Pudlsey Erin Quatracelli Faren Rabesa Jimmy Ramirez Erica Ramos Grace Read Franki Regan Letitia Reid Kimberly Rice Kevin Rice Sara Richmond Joanie Riley Melissa Riley Adena Riley-Jordan Manny Rios Alex Riviera Brock Roberts Jamika Robinson Anildo Rocha Juan Rodriguez Steven Rossignol Michael Rosso Raymond Roun Kirsten Rowell Daniel Roy Mark Royster, Jr. Joseph Ruiz Chris Russel Nick Russo Priscilla Ryan Patricia Salem Rich Salvadore John Sarni Karin Saulnier Phil Sawyer James Saya Lisa Scalzo Casey Anne Scarry Kathy Schag Kurt Schebel Cynthia Schubach Nicole Sciabarrasi Anthony Scrivano Joel Seguinot Kathleen Segura Greg Seymone Susan Shagory Ed Shagory Ian Sharon Ted Shionis Brian Sica Alice Silber Ken Silber Fred Silva Ric Silver Marina Simon Barbie Sinclair Gregg Skinner Richard Skinner Nancy Smith Joe Smith Donna Sobieski Kaitlin Souza Suzanne Steele Fatiha Steele Ashley Stewart Steven Stewart Michael Stiggle Carol Stone Ryan Sturtevant Sonny Styles Danny Sullivan Erik Sundsted Steve Sweeney Mark Swift Mark Swift Francis Sylva Robert Sylva Frances Syner Lance Taylor, Sr. Steve Testa Brendan Tierney Jeff Todd Ray Tolliver Denise Torraco Fallon Tortolani Kelly Trainor Bobby Trask John Travers Joseph Turnbull Marcus Upshaw Maxwell Vetiac Jessica Vidal Emily Vigneron Maria Vitas Charleen Vonhomme Waleed Waite Anthony Waldmeyer Mike Walsh Theresa Webster Jay’o Wharton Gloria Wheeler Melvin Wheeler Will White Daniel Lee White Michael Wholley Matt Whorf Trevor Wicker Martha Wiggins Wille Wiggins Lydia Wiggins-Simon Phillip Wilkerson Deb Williams Jack Witol Suzie Wong Chris Woods Don Wyman Alexander Yelaun Susan Yim Marina Zapletina Vito Zenkus Dave Zerega Susan Skelley
Links to Newspaper Articles and Websites on JPQ Activities The Departed "Little Angels Story" Martha's Vineyard "Departed" Story ANNOUNCEMENT: Purdy-Quinlan Studios announces that online registration is now open for the 2007-2008 season of Diane Purdy's Children's Theatre Workshop, Inc. Creative Director, Pamela Boyden of Hanover, encourages families to register before August 15 for a $50 discount and before September 15 for a $25 discount. Anyone signing up at the Weymouth Day event on September 30 will receive a special discount that day. There will be an Open House and Fundraising Event on Saturday, October 6 from 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at CTW's new theatre home at the Trinity Episcopal Church, 241 Broad Street, Weymouth, thanks to Reverend Claire for her support. Children wishing to experience an authentic theatre experience with professional costuming, sets and roles should register online or learn more by visiting www.purdyquinlanstudios.com. The 26-week program will begin during the week of October 13 and will culminate with erformances during the weekend of May 3 and 4, 2008. This is the 38th season of the program which was created by Diane in 1970 for her daughter, Jodi as a creative outlet. The success of the program is apparent in that both women are members of the Screen Actors Guild and are busy working in the film and television industry as actors and casting professionals. Their careers date back to the mid-1970's on such films as "The Brinks Job", in which Diane worked while attending UMass Boston as a Theatre/English major. Jodi got her start at 19 when she was cast in a principal role as a teenager by Cliff Robertson in "Charlie II" a sequel to the film that won him the Academy Award for Best Actor in 1968. The Purdy's have been assisting casting directors with filling children's principal and extra ooles in locally shot productions since 1980. Purdy-Quinlan was the Extra's Casting Director for the Disney feature film "The Game Plan" starring Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson that was shot in the Boston area last fall and is coming to theatres on September 28. She cast over 3,000 locals in a variety of roles. During the summer of 2006 she worked as the Child Welfare Worker under first time director, Ben Affleck in the soon to be released "Gone Baby Gone" written by Dennis Lehane ("Mystic River"). She also assisted in casting several roles, including the photo double, Leah Drago and stand-in, Mandy Wall for the principal role of "Amanda" in the film. Both girls are from Weymouth and were 5 years old when they shot the film. They are active members of Purdy's theatre group. Purdy-Quinlan is seeking new faces for her casting files and encourages folks to visit her website to register. She will be working on three feature films shooting in the area from mid-August to mid-November. As the film industry grows in New England, the Purdy's expect to be increasingly busy over the coming years. In many cases there is no experience necessary to work as an extra and often times it is merely a look or Boston accent they seek for speaking roles and that could mean you.
Support the Arts!! Shows were a great success!!! Donations to support our non-profit children's theatre programs are greatly appreciated!!
Purdy-Quinlan Studios is Proud to Announce Diane Purdy's Children's Theatre Workshop, Inc.'s 37th Season was a Great Success!!! Congratulations to Director, Pam Boyden and the Cast of all 3 shows for doing such a terrific job!
Special thanks to our Board of Directors and to our Office Manager, Sue Donovan!! Thanks to Mike McKay and Joe Lane for getting the sets up and everything else you do!! Thanks to Joe Fitzgerald and Jenny Merhej for videotaping the plays! Thanks to our moving team for loading and unloading sets, costumes, etc. Thanks to the Custodial Staff of the Abigail Adams Middle School for their support! Thanks to Cathy Torrey, Hall Facilitator at the School Department for setting us up at AAMS!! Thanks to Superintendent Joe Rull for supporting our efforts throughout the year! Thanks to Diane Purdy for creating such a wonderful Program!!
RECENT PROJECTS JODI PURDY-QUINLAN HAS BEEN INVOLVED WITH IN THE FILM AND TELEVISION INDUSTRY: "Foxwoods" T.V. Commercial "The Rules for Starting Over" - 20th Century Fox Television Sitcom Pilot Directed by: Bobby and Peter Farrelly Starring: Rashida Jones (The Office) "Untitled Blackjack Project" - Sony Pictures Starring: Kevin Spacey & Kate Bosworth "The Barnes Brothers" MTV2 Sitcom Pilot Starring: "The Game Plan" - Disney Feature Film Directed by: Andy Fickman Starring: The Rock and Madison Petit "Gone Baby Gone" - Disney Feature Film Directed by: Ben Affleck Starring: Casey Affleck, Michele Monahan, Ed Harris & Morgan Freeman "Waterfront" - CBS Television Series - Starring: Joe Pantiliano "Stiffs" - Independent Feature Film - Directed by: Frank Ciota Written by: Joe Ciota Starring: Danny Aiello & Jon Polito I NEED MORE KIDS IN MY FILES WHO ARE PREPARED TO AUDITION SIGN-UP NOW FOR THE MOST FUN YOU'LL EVER HAVE!!
Jodi Purdy-Quinlan Featured in Patriot Ledger as "South Shore Insider" Jodi Purdy's Casting Connection Kids & Adults appear in scenes in the critically acclaimed Warner Bros. Feature Film "The Departed" starring Jack Nicholson, Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon, Mark Wahlberg, Martin Sheen, Alec Baldwin & Robert Wahlberg. Also featuring many Boston local actors in prinicipal roles. To see a clip featuring Jodi's son, John (then 5) and Diane Purdy's Children's Theatre Workshop, Inc.'s Creative Director, Pamela Boyden's son, Kyle (then 11) in a scene, click the link below. John Quinlan and Kyle Boyden with Leonard DiCaprio in "The Departed" Angel Choir Cast by Jodi Purdy-Quinlan and Other Family Members Do you want to be in the movies? Introduce yourself to Jodi at: purdyquinlan@comcast.net F.Y.I. Did you know if you are hired to work as an Extra in a movie or television show, you are required to provide proof of Identity and Employment Eligibility as per the Laws of the United States Department of Homeland Security? It is true! To learn more about these rules and regulations and to see a list of acceptable documents, please click on the link below and follow the instructions provided. Remember the better educated an extra you are the more employable you will be!! IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR GETTING HIRED AND PAID TO WORK IN THE UNITED STATES: To legally work in the United States, you must show proof of Identity (photo i.d.) and Employment Eligibility as per the Department of Homeland Security. If you fail to provide such proof as outlined below, you will not be able to work on projects cast by this office. I-9 Employment Eligibility Form Please click on the link below and follow the instructions provided on how to complete an I-9 Employment Eligibility Form. Please review these documents and familiarize yourself with how to complete them properly. Please note the List of Acceptable Documents and choose one document from List A or one from List B and List C and voluntarily agree to show said documents to your employer. http://www.uscis.gov/graphics/formsfee/forms/files/i-9.pdf
Diane Purdy's Children's Theatre Workshop, Inc. Featured on UPN38 Morning Show Diane Purdy's Children's Theatre Workshop, Inc. was featured Live on the Wednesday, April 5th edition of UPN38 "Morning Show" with "Robi on the Road". Reporter, David Robichaud and crew were in Weymouth at Purdy-Quinlan Studios to do a story on the 36-year cultural institution, the directors and the students. CTW student, Patrick Cooper, 8, of Holbrook, was interviewed about his experiences working on the films "The Departed" and "Stiffs". Patrick can currently be seen in a Mass Teacher's Association commercial and will be playing the "Pirate" in Diane's original play, "Naughty Natalie's Nightmare". Stephen Boyden, 18, of Hanover, Tayler Lane, 13, of Weymouth and Hillary Beaton, 13, of Weymouth were seen practicing scenes from the upcoming play "Hokus Pokus". Stephen plays "Prince Charming" opposite Tayler as "Cinderella" and Hillary as the "Witch" from Hansel & Gretel. Youngsters ranging in age from 4 to 12 years old were featured singing original songs written by John Deacon of Duxbury. "The Spell is Finally Broken" from "The Princess Who Couldn't Grow Old" and "Hot Chocolate Song" from "Naughty Natalie's Nightmare". Matt Taylor Curby, 15, of Hingham, was also featured as "Kisso the Bear" from "A Fairytale". UPN38 Co-Anchors, Ted Wayman and Robin Williams and weatherman, Barry Burbank, provided fun commentary between the 5 times Robi was on the air at Purdy-Quinlan Studios. The link below connects you to UPN38 that now featues a link to our website. It was an exciting day and it couldn't have been done without the help of Office Manager, Susan Donovan, Weymouth and Directors, Pamela Boyden, Hanover and Michele Proude, Hull and assistants, Krystina Sweeney, Weymouth and Steven Poreca, Weymouth. Thanks Robi!!
Diane & Jodi pose with Reporter Robi & Cameraman Kent following "Robi on the Road" UPN38 Live Broadcast from Purdy-Quinlan Studios on Wednesday, April 5!
"Kisso the Bear" played by Matt Taylor Curby, 15 of Hingham poses during "Robi on the Road" UPN38 Live Broadcast! Casting credits Purdy-Quinlan Studios - About Us
While freelancing, casting director, Jodi Purdy-Quinlan, auditioned 8-year-old Zach of Bridgewater, Mass for the role of Young Billy (older Billy played by Leonardo DiCaprio) in the soon to be released Warner Bros. feature film "The Departed" directed by Martin Scorsese and starring Jack Nicholson, Martin Sheen, Matt Damon, Mark Wahlberg, Robert Wahlberg, Alec Baldwin and Boston's own, Tom Kemp. Zach's scene is a flashback in the film and Kemp plays his dad and he has a conversation with Nicholson, a Boston crime boss on the waterfront in Boston. Purdy-Quinlan assisted award-winning casting director, Carolyn Pickman in the search for this role and assisted in the audition in March 2005. Scorsese selected Zach from the audition tape that was submitted. Zach's mom, Michelle, contacted Purdy-Quinlan directly about setting up an audition for the role. "I received an email from his mom requesting an appointment, she emailed me a photo and I thought he looked perfect, as it turns out I was right!" said Purdy-Quinlan.
Two Handsome Italian Men My husband, Charlie and my friend, Danny
Charlie Quinlan and Danny Aiello at the "Stiffs" Cast & Crew Wrap Party at the Wharf Room, Boston Harbor Hotel, Rowes Wharf on February 25, 2006
"STIFFS" Feature Film Starring Danny Aiello
Filming on the feature film "Stiffs" began on Friday, January 6, 2006 at Lombardo's Function Hall in Randolph with 200 Background Extras cast by Jodi Purdy-Quinlan. Since then Jodi has been busy working as the On-Set Extras Production Assistant working with director, Frank Ciota; writer, Joe Ciota; 1st assistant director, Matthew Vose Campbell; 2nd assistant director, Zach May and 2nd 2nd assistant director, Scott Masterson. Filming wrapped on Friday, February 24, 2006. "I had a great time and loved working with the over 700 extras on the film in locations like Joe Tecce's in the North End ," said Purdy-Quinlan. "Stiffs" Star Danny Aiello performed in concert at "Scullers Jazz Club" in Boston on Sunday, February 26 at 4pm and 7pm. Both shows were sold out and Danny and his band were fantastic! A great time was had by everyone!! For more information visit:
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CTW student, Patrick Cooper (7) who will be playing the "Pirate" in Diane Purdy's original play "Naughty Natalies Nightmare", was recently cast in a principal role (speaking) in a Massachusetts Teacher's Association Public Service Announcement. Janet Evans of Plymouth was flown out to New York City to film a NFL Network Promo for Superbowl XV. Janet, mother of Richie Mulvey of RJ Mulvey Builders of Dorchester, recently worked as a Background Extra in the film "Stiffs" at a scene shot at Lombardo's in Randolph. When Jodi was asked to help in the search for 'older' men and women with Boston accents, she instantly thought of Janet. After a two-week search in Boston and New York and 3 callbacks, Janet was chosen for the role. In the Promo, Janet is matched up with her husband, played by a New York actor. He looks into the camera and says "Why do we love Tom Brady so much? Three Superbowl rings and more to come, that's why!" Then Janet looks into the camera and says "And he's a complete hotty!" Speaking of Richie Mulvey, who Jodi hired to build a new bathroom and kitchenette in her basement this past fall, he has had his own share of fame. In November he played a 'wedding guest' in the final episode of the soon to be aired new Showtime original series "Brotherhood" starring Jason Issacs and Jason Clarke. In addition, he had a few days on the set of "Stiffs" as a 'funeral guest'; a 'dead body' and a witness to a 'Mob hit'. Speaking of Mob hits, Richie, was recently cast in an Independent film "Street Pl |
