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Mercy Podcast
A new episode of Haven Nation with Kevin Johnson talking about the Mercy Plays.
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Posted by AB on 10/27/2006 | 0 comments
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Colour
Remember this ad with the bouncy balls in San Francisco last year? Well, Sony's back, covering Glasgow in explosions of paint (70,000 liters of it) directed by Jonathan Glazer.
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Posted by AB on 10/18/2006 | 0 comments
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Big Easy 2
Scenes from New Orleans revisited... photos from Kaiti and Kristen's inspiration on Monday night.
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Posted by AB on 10/18/2006 | 0 comments
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Mamie's Story
When Mamie heard of a Mercy Ship docked in her hometown, she knew it was her only chance for a normal life. She attended a patient screening and was scheduled for a free surgery onboard the hospital ship. Read on...
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Posted by AB on 10/12/2006 | 0 comments
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Zooming in Europe
New travelogue on Stuart's photostream. Fly through France, Denmark, Belgium, and Italy (almost as fast as the Alvin Ailey tour)!
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Posted by AB on 10/12/2006 | 0 comments
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Snap
JPG Magazine is accepting submissions for its next issue on tourists and intimacy between now and December 1st.
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Posted by AB on 10/12/2006 | 0 comments
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Write and Respond
Chuck Palahnuik, author of Fight Club, will respond to all letters written to him this month. His question this year is "what did you do in the last year that you are most proud of?" (thanks grace)
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Posted by AB on 10/11/2006 | 0 comments
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Shoot Me in the Head
This is the fourth installment in a series of articles appearing in a new publication on the Haven website later this fall. Each article features the insight, advice, events, and storytelling of Haven artists. Missed an article? Check it out in the archives!
Get ready for your closeup: we know that Gotham's acting scene can be daunting (to say the least), so whether you're new or just in need of some encouragement, check out our first installment of tips and tales from actors who've been there, done that . . .
Shoot Me in the Head: tips to getting the perfect headshot in NYC
by Kevin Johnson
Don't despair. The resources are out there. I recently got new headshots taken and am very pleased with the results. Here are some quick tidbits to help you evaluate whether you should take the plunge and get a stylin' head shot of your very own:
–Are your pictures 3 years old?
Casting directors want an accurate picture of who you are today, not yesterday. Help everyone out by keeping your photo up to date.
–Are you confident when you hand your photo to someone?
It is important that you are pleased with the way your picture looks. We need all the confidence available to us in this business, having a strong photo in your corner is a good way to enter your auditions ready to impress.
–Do you want to step up your game?
If your current photo was taken outside New York City you might think about investing in a local photographer. Here's why: performing is as much about community as it is about craft. Casting directors and agents know the work of New York photographers (most of them have a very particular aesthetic) and they will recognize the work as having been produced at any of the reputable studios in the city. It makes an impact. Granted, New York photos are expensive so make sure you are prepared for the investment. Also, if your current headshot is black and white, know that the times are changing. Having a color photo is standard these days.
How do I find a photographer?
–"Reproductions."
The most comprehensive resource of New York headshot photographers is published annually by Reproductions, a local photo reproduction house. They collect advertisements from all the major photographers in the area and put them under one binding. This book is spread at large through the performing arts community. You can also check Reproductions' website or stop by their office to find a photographer that will best capture your unique self.
–Friends and colleagues.
Everyone has a headshot story, and they are just waiting to tell it! Ask your friends where they got their headshots done, how much they paid and if they were happy with their photographer. Ask your agent who they would suggest and who to stay away from. Everyone has opinions. The point is to learn as much as you can from the people around you so that you can make the most informed personal decision possible that accommodates your tastes and fits your budget.
–Go for a visit.
Once you have found the list of photographers you gravitate towards, call them up and schedule a sit-down meeting to discuss their work. Make sure you jive with their personality and will be comfortable and most fully yourself on the day of your shoot. Picture taking is quite personal. Make sure this is some you can trust and who can support you in your identity and personality. This is vitally important.
What should I expect to be paying?
–Anywhere from $500 to $1,200
You will find photographers whose style and look you respond to in a variety of price ranges. This usually has to do with the marketability of the particular photographer. Those who have been around the business and have established working credibility with agents and casting directors can get away with charging more. Navigate your budget against all the other variables to find the right one for you.
P.S.—Remember that replication of your photograph is going to require an addition to your budget. The New York standard is to have this done at Reproductions (see contact info below), which will cost you about $200 for 200 copies.
Best wishes! And remember, it's about the process. New York is a community and we are all getting to know it better—this is part of it! Take your time, breathe deeply often, and enjoy it.
Reproductions
www.reproductions.com
70 West 40th St., 3rd Floor
New York, NY 10018
Tel: 646.502.3700
Outside NYC: 800.647.3776
Fax: 212.382.3730
 When Kevin's not busy auditioning and performing, he can be found working the cast room at the Hospital for Special Surgery or roaming the city with his camera in tow; check out all of Kevin's Big Apple adventures on his photo-a-day journal. You can also see his play, "Universal Signs," during haven's presentation of the Mercy Plays, Oct. 19-22.
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Posted by AB on 10/11/2006 | 0 comments
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Lights! Camera! Uh . . . Line?
This is the fourth installment in a series of articles appearing in a new publication on the Haven website later this fall. Each article features the insight, advice, events, and storytelling of Haven artists. Missed an article? Check it out in the archives!
Get ready for your closeup: we know that Gotham's acting scene can be daunting (to say the least), so whether you're new or just in need of some encouragement, check out our first installment of tips and tales from actors who've been there, done that . . .
 Auditions: for better or worse, they're an unavoidable part of an actor's life. Periodically, we'll ask performers how they manage the ups and downs that come along with the process and we'll share their insights with you; this week, Hilary Rushford talks about her experiences:
My best auditions have been those where I went in expecting nothing and was truly shocked to get a callback or the job. The worst audition? I was so confident, I flew across the country only to get cut almost immediately. Eventually, we learn the lesson that kamikaze cross-country audition trips are never a good idea. Hopefully, in between, we begin to discover who we are and where our own place in this crazy business might be. Here are a few tips that have helped me start to find mine:
–Don't type yourself out: go to everything, you never know when you could be just who they're looking for. On the other hand . . .
–Know your type: for example, this will keep you from being discouraged when you don't get kept at "Rent" & help you make sure you're prepared for every "Oklahoma" audition.
–Everyone has their strengths & weaknesses: get to know yours and embrace them both. If God gave you 3" hamstrings, stretch, and be at peace with your inflexibility.
–The learning never ends: you will always have more to work on, from your music book, to monologues, to tap dancing.
–Take notes & keep records: keep perspective on how you're doing by noting when you're kept/called back, remember which choreographers' styles worked well for you, etc.
–Make friends: the people at auditions are not only your competition, but your "work friends." Take turns signing each other up, lend tap shoes when someone forgets them, give advice on an audition outfit or song when asked. Auditioning is so much more fun when it's not you versus everyone else.
–God: He has a plan for each of us, even in this crazy business. We're called to be as prepared as possible, for whenever He presents an opportunity. Keep your heart open to discerning what your calling is and allow Him to guide you there.
 Hilary resides just across the bridge in Queens and is a self-proclaimed "Malibu girl in love with Manhattan." She's currently prepping for a tour that will take her to Toronto this fall/winter; you can catch up with her while she's away through myspace or via her blog!
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Posted by AB on 10/11/2006 | 0 comments
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Redeemer Center for Faith and Work
Redeemer's annual art exhibition kicks off this Friday (7-10pm) at their church office (Broadway and 36th St). This year's theme, Sow Generously, refers to a passage from Corinthians.
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Posted by AB on 10/04/2006 | 0 comments
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Realigned
Make this a part of your daily reading: The Morning News. Black and white and new all over. (thanks kristen)
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Posted by AB on 10/02/2006 | 0 comments
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Solitude, Community and Ministry
Since our current study is based on Compassion by Henri Nouwen, we thought you might like to learn more about him. Henri authored forty books, taught at Notre Dame, Yale and Harvard, and was a big fan of Van Gogh.
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Posted by AB on 10/02/2006 | 0 comments
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Cut and Paste
Cut and Paste returns to NYC this month. It's a design contest where you complete your work in front of a live audience in 15 minutes. Check out this vid.
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Posted by AB on 10/02/2006 | 0 comments
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