JAMES HONG ACTING
CLASSES
Actor of over 450 feature film and TV roles,
with APRIL HONG
to conduct a FREE SEMINAR on Acting:
How to present yourself in front of an audience
How to get into show business (esp. films)
Special Guest: Casting Director, Joyce Tse
May 26, 2007, 2:00 - 4:30 pm
Castelar Elementary School Auditorium
840 Yale Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Between College and Alpine (1 block west of Hill St.)
Parking available on playground lot. Enter on College St.
Check-in time: 1:00 - 1:45 (event begins at 2pm)
Priority Seating
ALL AGES WELCOME!
Please RSVP to:
James Hong Acting Classes
What:
Intense training and analysis of your acting. Rare opportunity to work with James Hong, actor of 51 years in more than 450 roles in television and films.
Levels:
Beginner and Intermediate
When:
One session per week
Entrance and acceptance:
Email ASAP hongstudios@jameshong.com your picture, resume, and telephone number. If you don't have a picture and resume, e-mail us with your interest and acting background, if any. We'll be happy to speak with you!
Special Feature:
Occasionally, Mr. Hong invites industry guests, directors, producers, writers, and casting directors, etc. to view the sessions and interactwith the students.. Question and answer period follows.
COMMENTS from casting directors and industry people who attended the showcase,
THE HONG SHOW, and students who participated in the show on November 12, 2005!
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"I very much enjoyed the "The Hong Show". Not only was it wonderful to be in Chinatown,
the cast was amazing - very talented. All of them unique. I will definitely keep a special file for
the actors and will keep them in mind when working on future projects."
Mary-Rachel Foot
Casting Director
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" I thought the acting was superb and will definitely keep people in mind as roles come up."
-Kathy Kaplan
Stiner-Block Casting
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"Overall, the quality of work was terrific. I appreciate the opportunity to see new talent.
I loved the musical numbers... ...I very much look forward to the next event!"
Billy DaMota, CSA
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"The HONG SHOW was a delight. The venue was adorably accommodating and the talent
was fresh."
- Courtney Cleaver
Slater/Brooksbank Casting
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"We really enjoyed it and I was very happy to
call in THREE of your actors on Tuesday for a
feature film I'm casting--and I saw another
of your students last night at a book signing
I did at Brentano's. What fun!"
-Bonnie Gillespie
Casting Director
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"I once again want to thank you for the opportunity of attending a very well presented
showcase of your talent. It was certainly not done in the "normal" fashion that a showcase
is used to being set up in… it allowed us to be more comfortable in a beautiful restaurant
setting with good food and drinks to enjoy before the show.
As a producer, the showcase was a good venue to introduce me to some very good and
talented actors that I will be keeping in mind for future productions.
One last note to you James, I really enjoyed the piece you wrote as I could identify to it so
easy from my own casting experiences, good work."
-Todd Grodnick
Producer
Merrill Entertainment, Inc.
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"My hats off to the little girl, who I believe is the true future of our craft. I really find it interesting to watch little kids perform especially when they have a sort of maturity to them it is very interesting. They are totally commited, not self conscious and completely give themselves to who they are playing.
I hope some of this comments help with all of you. They are just observations and please keep me posted to more events like this... Great job to all."
- Bodie J.Olmos
Olmos Productions Inc.
The Walt Disney Studios/ABC
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COMMENTS FROM STUDENTS WHO PARTICIPATED IN "The HONG Show":
"Thank you all for your feedback and encouragement. What
a fun and supportive group of people. Thank you James and
April for your wonderful guidance, patience, time and
for providing this wonderful opportunity. The comments
I rereceivedas that it was a very clever format. It
flowed well and was more like a floor show than a
showcase. The guests felt they really got their
money's worth."
-Melissa Tracy
"Mr. Hong you helped me regain my confidence. Oh and thank you April also!! You taught
me the basics of acting which really helped me... If i get an Oscar, I'll always include April
and Mr. James Hong!"
-Tammy Nguyen (12 years old)
"Mr. Hong, you introduced me to new exercises and techniques that really helped me.
Honestly, this was the most fun I've had in LA for the 2 1/2 months I've been here.
I only hope I get an opportunity to do it again."
-Wai Mui
Congrats to Volt Francisco, Wai Mui, and Makayla Leone on getting called in to audition
for a major part in a feature film 3 days after being seen in "The HONG Show". Hats off
to student Mickey Caputo for landing a guest star appearance on WB's "Gilmore Girls"
and another role on ABC's "Sons and Daughters". - HONG STUDIOS
Class Overview
Our classes aim to develop your acting talent to its fullest potential, enabling you to meet the challenges of auditions and acting jobs. Students have also found that through the study of acting they have strengthened their public speaking, presentation, and communication skills. As a student you will engage in exercises and scenes during which we will analyze your strengths and weaknesses checking every aspect of your acting technique to make sure you are exploring the whole realm of your emotions as an actor.
Every student is treated as an individual, each with their own unique qualities and talents. Exercises and work will be aimed at your specific needs. You will benefit from Mr. Hong's 51 years in motion pictures and over 450 roles. Everything he has done in his acting career, he will impart onto you. See the Filmography page to see some of the acting he has done.
Professional acting training:
Four years with the following teachers : Joseph Sargent of the Stella Adler School in NYC,
Jeff Corey of the Stanislavski method, David Alexander, film director and teacher, Tony Barr,
director of the Professional Theatre Workshop in location now part of Paramount Studios.
Teaching: (Because of his busy years as an actor, he has only taught occasionally)
Studio City, California (1 year)
Hollywood, California (2 years)
Conducted seminars in San Jose.
Conducted seminars in Florida at $250 per student per weekend on several occasions
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