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Welcome to Purdy-Quinlan Studios home of Diane Purdy's Children's Theatre Workshop, Inc. & Jodi Purdy's Casting Connection THIS SITE CHANGES ALL THE TIME - KEEP INFORMED OF AUDITION AND CLASS OPPORTUNITIES BY TUNING IN OFTEN Words of Wisdom: "It is not in the still calm of life...that great characters are formed... .......Great necessities call out great virtues." -Abigail Adams Letter to her son John Quincy Adams January 19, 1780 Join our emailing list, please include your name, address, telephone #'s, email address & photo: click You can also mail a copy of your headshot and resume to: Jodi Purdy's Casting Connection 150 Middle Street, Weymouth, MA 02189
OPEN HOUSE & REGISTRATION SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2008
All Workshops, Seminars and Programs held: Trinity Episcopal Church 241 Broad Street, Weymouth 02188 Diane Purdy's Children's Theatre Workshop, Inc. 39TH SEASON 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. See Drama Class Description and Schedule Below
Jodi Purdy's Casting Connection Casting Call for New Talent Bring Photo for Free Registration 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Meet Casting Director Jodi Purdy-Quinlan and register to be in her casting films for feature films and television projects filming in New England and New York.
Making it in the Movies The Reel Deal
Register for Upcoming Seminars 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Join Casting Director Jodi Purdy-Quinlan for a family friendly Seminar designed to educate folks on how to break into the business of movie making in Massachusetts. Let Jodi steer you in the right direction without breaking your bank. Jodi has cast 20,000 extras in 8 Hollywood feature films including "The Game Plan", "Gone Baby Gone", "The Departed" and "Mystic River". In addition, she has cast hundreds of speaking roles since 1980. Seminar Fees: $125 one parent/one child ($25 each add'l sibling) $100 per adult Seminar Dates:
Saturday's October 11 & 18 November 8 & 15 December 6 & 13
Seminar Schedule:
10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Sign-in "Free Digital Head Shot" 11:00 a.m. to Noon "What you need to succeed"
Noon to 1:00 p.m. "On-Camera Auditions" Bring a Bag Lunch & Drink 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. "Do's and Don'ts" 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. "Questions and Answers"
Actors Showcase Workshop (For Adults) Registration 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Workshops: Thursday 's 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Begins October 30th Cost: $25 per week Minimum Requirement: 10 weeks Directed by: Jodi Purdy-Quinlan Workshops will focus on selecting a character from a play or movie personally suited for you. Each week you will work on developing your character. The class will be videotaped and a DVD will be created showcasing your talent. I will write a personal letter of recommendation for you to send along with a copy of the DVD to my various contacts in the industry; casting directors, producers, directors, writers, etc. Group Class: Intense, personal one-on-one attention with the added benefit of working with a group of actors who can provide you with the perspective of 10 individuals insight into your performance. You also gain a great deal of insight by watching your fellow actors characters unfold. Each week you will take home a DVD from the prior class, providing you with the opportunity to self-analyze your performance as you move forward. This class will also enhance your auditioning skills and build self-esteem; thus increasing your chance of landing that coveted speaking role. Private One-on-One On-Camera Acting Classes with Jodi Purdy-QuinlanCurrently making appointments beginning the week of September 8, 2008 Classes take place at: 150 Middle Street, East Weymouth, MA 02189 $45 per hour All Ages Monday's 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Tuesday's 10:00 a.m - 8:00 p.m Wednesday's 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Thursday's 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Friday's 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Personal Consultations with Jodi Purdy-QuinlanCurrently making appointments beginning the week of September 8, 2008
150 Middle Street, East Weymouth, MA 02189 $100 for 2-hour meeting ALL AGES SCHEDULE: Monday's 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Tuesday's 10:00 a.m - 8:00 p.m Wednesday's 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Thursday's 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Friday's 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
SCHOOL VACATION PROGRAMS: December 29-31, January 1-2 Celebrating the Holiday's Musical Talent Show! February 16-20 Celebrating Patriotism & Love Musical Talent Show! April 20-24 Celebrating the Earth Musical Talent Show! Full Day 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. $30.00 Half Day 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. $20.00 Extended Hours 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. $5.00 per hour
Singing, Dancing, Costumes, Scenery, Makeup & More Culminating in a Performance for Family & Friends Friday Night at 7:00 p.m. ON-CAMERA ACTING CLASSES: Class Schedule: Begin Week of October 4
TUITION: $250.00 new students
$200.00 CTW alumni students
Program: 10-Weeks 20-Hours
DRAMA CLASS SCHEDULE: Classes begn the week of Saturday, October 4 Registration open until week of November 1st
Rehearsal Space: Trinity Episcopal Church 241 Broad Street, Weymouth 02188
TUITION: $600.00 new students
$575.00 returning students
Program: 26-Weeks 52-Hours (Under $25 per week) 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.
************************************ This 26-week (52-hour) 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. Plays are selected based on class size, student ability and age-range. Check out Diane's Website to view descriptions of her award-winning original plays. NEW: CTW classes will be videotaped and aired on a new Webcast (a t.v. show on the web). We will videotape the kids as they develop their characters and rehearse their play. Kids will also do commercials and talent shows that will air on CTW-WebTV!! * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 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., 150 MIDDLE STREET, WEYMOUTH, MA 02189 QUESTIONS CALL 781-331-2700 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * CASTING NEWS:
AUDITION ANNOUNCEMENT:
STILL SEEKING BROWN HAIRED, HAZEL EYED GIRLS 3 to 6 YEARS OLD FOR SPEAKING ROLE IN FEATURE FILM SHOOTING IN BOSTON. PLEASE SEND PHOTOS AND SIZE CARD ASAP FOR CONSIDERATION!
Happy Labor Day!! Time is running out....summer will be officially over on Wednesday, September 3 when the kids return to school. Both my boys will be in school full-time this year, leaving me alone for 6 hours. What will I do? Well as predicted, 2008 has been extremely busy here in Massachusetts with a record number of movies being filmed. I had the pleasure of casting 1,700 awesome extras in the feature film "Bride Wars" starring Kate Hudson and Anne Hathaway. Shooting began on April 7 and we didn't come up for air until the last week of May. It was another great experience, but it wore me out. At the same time the following films were shooting in the area "Ghosts of Girlfriends Past", "Mall Cop", "The Proposal", "This Side of Truth", "Ashcliffe" and "The Surrogates". Filming will begin shortly on "Edge of Darkness" starring Mel Gibson and Robert DiNero. In 2007 I had the honor of casting more than 4,000 extras on the following feature films "Pink Panther Deux", "The Lonely Maiden" and "Real Men Cry". I also helped out on "21" and "The Great Debaters". 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.
Jodi Purdy-Quinlan Live on Chet Curtis Report - March 2008
PATRIOT LEDGER STORY - 'BRIDE WARS' AUDITION SCREEN ACTORS GUILD PENDING STRIKE PATRIOT LEDGER WEYMOUTH NEWS 'BRIDE WARS' STORY
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * "So You Wanna Be An Extra in Film and Television Projects?" 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: JP'S CASTING CONNECTION, 150 Middle Street, Weymouth, MA 02189. Please stay posted to this website regarding further opportunities.
TESTIMONIALS FROM ACTORS JODI HAS CAST IN FILM PROJECTS: ACTOR THANKS JODI FOR OPPORTUNITIES CHICAGO VINNY PROVIDES TESTIMONY IN LIEU OF JAIL TIME!!ACTOR JOE GAUDET SHARES HIS EXPERIENCE WORKING WITH JODI
CASTING AND FILMING HAS WRAPPED ON THE FOLLOWING MOVIES I WORKED ON FROM SEPTEMBER 2007 - JUNE 2008 CASTING 6,000 EXTRA ROLES
“BRIDE WARS” Bride Wars on The Internet Movie Database (IMDB.Com) Directed by Gary Winick Starring Kate Hudson and Anne Hathaway “REAL MEN CRY” "Real Men Cry" on Internet Movie Database (IMDB.com) A film by Brian Goodman Starring Ethan Hawke, Mark Ruffalo and Amanda Peet “THE LONELY MAIDEN ” "The Lonely Maiden" on the Internet Movie Database (IMDB.com) Directed by: Peter Hewitt Starring Morgan Freeman, Christopher Walken, William H. Macy and Marsha Gay Harden
“PINK PANTHER 2” "Pink Panther 2" on the Internet Movie Database (IMDB.com) Directed by: Harald Zwart
Starring Steve Martin, Andy Garcia, Alfred Molina, Emily Mortimer, John Cleese and Jean Reno
“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.
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 PETIS STARRING AS PEYTON IN 'THE GAME PLAN" NOW ON DVD
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
To learn more about Purdy-Quinlan's experience click below... JODI PURDY-QUINLAN ON www.imdb.comJodi Purdy Screen Actors Guild Resume
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!! Links to Newspaper Articles and Websites on JPQ Activities The Departed "Little Angels Story" Martha's Vineyard "Departed" Story
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. 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
FOR YOUR PROTECTION PARENTS TAKE HEED: There are unscrupulous people working in this industry and they will not hesitate to take your hard earned money and your childs dreams away from you. YOU SHOULD NEVER PAY FOR AN AUDITION AND YOU SHOULD NEVER PAY TO BE CAST IN FILM OR TELEVISION PROGRAM. NO LEGITIMATE AGENT OR CASTING DIRECTOR IS COMING TO NEW ENGLAND FROM HOLLYWOOD OR NEW YORK TO AUDITION YOUR CHILD FOR DISNEY OR NICK T.V. SHOWS OR MOVIES. BE SURE TO GOOGLE THE NAME OF ANYONE WHO WANTS YOUR MONEY FOR ACTING LESSONS, ETC. BEFORE YOU HAND OVER A DIME. Google the name and type in scam and see what comes up. What comes up when you type in Jodi Purdy Quinlan Scam SCAMS THAT HAVE BEEN BROUGHT TO MY ATTENTION STEER CLEAR OF SCAM ARTISTS COMING TO TOWN READY TO SELL YOU PIPE DREAMS HOW MUCH ARE YOU WILLING TO PAY? THIS MOM PAID $8,000 - WILL YOU PROTECT YOURSELF - DO YOUR HOMEWORK BEFORE YOU WRITE A CHECK THE FINAL DECISION IS YOURS TO MAKE I'M NOT THE ONLY ONE CONCERNED CHECK OUT THIS AGENT FROM FLORIDA 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
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 of 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: Movie
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