Prague Playhouse

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Brian Caspe
brian@pragueplayhouse.com
+420 608 577 012

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• 1. Senay Yasar  |  September 29th, 2007 at 10:29

  Hi there i live in london.

  When your casting course start at London?

  I am waiting from you soon to decide.

  thank u

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• 2. brian  |  September 29th, 2007 at 10:37

  Senay,

  I’m not sure exactly what you mean… we don’t offer a casting course. If you’re looking for Nancy Bishop’s course, you can check her website (www.nancybishopcasting.com) and she has a list of when and where she’ll be doing her course.

  Sincerely,

  brian caspe

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• 3. Sophie  |  November 5th, 2007 at 20:47

  i am intrested in doing any auditions.i also have drama experiance for 6 years now i enjoy acting and singing.I am 12 years old and would love to be a main part in any sort of drama.i usedto go to sylvia young theartre school and i did a few classes there.if any thing please contact me on my email corpsbride@hotmail.co.uk or my mums mobile 07955043321.thank you Sophie mcgregor

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• 4. Emma Hewitt  |  November 18th, 2007 at 15:05

  Hi,
  I am moving to Prague in January and I am very keen to be involved in any upcoming projects you have. I have a degree in creative writing and drama, and have recently had one of my plays performed at a local theatre to raise money for charity. I would be interested in any opportunities you have both for writing and acting. Hoping to hear from you soon, Emma Hewitt

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• 5. rory mcleod  |  November 28th, 2007 at 11:43

  I have sent you by e-mail my half hour play offer
  entitled “The Option”.

  My phone is 0031-36.5310108.

  Wish to know alternative to sending submission fee. My only prague reference is reading your play contest in mid Nov Prague Post.

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• 6. Jihad Abdo  |  February 10th, 2008 at 02:10

  My name is Jihad Abdo. I am a successful Syrian actor, and I have performed in several Syrian shows.

  Recently, I performed in the multinational film “Valley of the wolves” (2006 ) with my friend Gassan Massoud who played Saladin in the movie Kingdom of Haven. and Billy zein and other American actors.

  Though I am enjoying pleasant success in the middle east, I am hoping to continue acting in other films, or TV. Shows like this all over the world.

  I have heard about you, and about your great business, and I believe I have certain skills and experiences that you would be interested in.

  Please contact me, or let me know if there is something you can help me with. I will put the link to my website.

  Thank you
  Jihad Abdo http://www.jihadabdo.net
  info@jihadabdo.net

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• 7. Lucie  |  April 1st, 2008 at 22:46

  Hello everone, this summer I’m finishing my thesis short movie (directing, filmschool in the USA), shooting will be in Prague (I’m born Czech). The movie will come in the theatre in September (filmfestival in Michigan). I’m looking for english speaking actors (british akcent ok) for “voice over” in Prague. lucie.g@comcast.net

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• 8. James Bridekirk  |  July 21st, 2008 at 17:55

  Hi. My name is James Bridekirk. I am an Actor/Presenter. It is a posability that I may move to Prague as my partner is Czech. I have had a pretty good career acting and presenting in both the UK and Australia. I love my partner but have concerns about having to give up my career in Prague. My main questions are 1) Are there agents for English speaking performers in Prague for both Theatre and TV/Film. 2) Is there any expat tv programs run by either Czech or expat companies.

  I suppose what I’m saying is, do you think english speaking actors/presentors can have a career and earn a living in Prague. I hope your answer is yes as I am looking forward to making Prague my new home.

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• 9. brian  |  July 21st, 2008 at 18:54

  Hi James,

  Thanks for your comment. The short answer is: it depends. I have been living off of what I make doing TV commercials and Films for the past 6 years. It is currently VERY slow as the Czech currency is ultra high and there are no tax incentives to encourage foreign production to come into the country.

  There are a few (maybe 20 or so) native English speaking actors who live mostly from what they make from acting. Others teach English or have other arrangements to make ends meet. It certainly is harder to make a living now than it was even a year ago.

  There are agents who work with English speakers. The Czech republic doesn’t really have “conflict of interest” rules which means that most of the agents cast projects and most of the casting directors represent the actors they cast in things. It’s a little bit confusing and very unethical (or at least it has a high potential for unethical behavior). They will take on new actors but most of the auditions here are cattle calls (based on type but no one really gate-keeps).

  There are very few calls for foreigners for Czech TV shows and most of those require working knowledge of Czech. I haven’t gotten into Czech Theater (I run the Prague Playhouse where we’re getting into producing theater in English on a community/not for profit scale) but it doesn’t pay very much.

  So. Should you come? I don’t know. There are benefits to living here but I can’t wholeheartedly say that you’re guaranteed to get work…A good idea might be to come for a month or so and check it out. There’s no harm in that….

  Hope that somewhat gives you a better idea of what it’s like

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• 10. jenna  |  August 7th, 2008 at 12:02

  hey,

  i can see from looking on here that alot of people are thinking of maybe coming to prague to practice theatre, i myself am looking at doing the dame thing, early next yr, if anyone is thinking of it and would maybe like to get chatting to someone else who is thinking the same then i would really love to talk to some people,

  i would be doing this on my own so if anyone would like to talk about doing this with me then pls get in touch, u can email me jennastannard@yahoo.co.uk

  would be good to meet some people and get something moving.

  thanks jenna x

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• 11. Simona  |  August 18th, 2008 at 22:03

  Hi Brian,
  in May I wrote to Charissa, for have information about your project but obviously your season was ending.

  Could you please let me know which theatre you made, example playback theatre or theater of improvisation?
  Did you plan some project for next season?

  I’m Italian but for work I’m fix in Prague for long term and I would like to join my passion on the theatre.

  Thanks a lot
  Have a good day
  Simona

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• 12. frederic franzil  |  September 11th, 2008 at 19:00

  Dear brian
  I did study meisner for a year at the actor pulse and i want to finish to study the technic I’ll be in prague around the 21th of september
  could you tell me if that’s possible
  regards fred

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• 13. Katie Condit  |  September 12th, 2008 at 16:11

  I am very interested in any volunteer opportunities you may have with Prague Playhouse. I recently moved to Prague from America and am teaching English. I have a degree in theatre and have taught many theatre classes throughout the years. Hope to hear from you soon. Thanks!
  Katie

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• 14. brian  |  September 17th, 2008 at 12:54

  Hi Frederic,

  It’s possible to come to class to visit. I will not be teaching the 22nd and 24th, but there will be class. Just follow the directions on the website and come a little bit early as class starts promptly at 18:30.

  Brian

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• 16. Randy  |  December 3rd, 2008 at 18:03

  Dear Brian,

  I am currently studying the Meisner technique as a Dramatic Arts major at Cleveland State University. I came across your playhouse while searching for study abroad programs in Prague. After finding many expensive programs I have decided to create my own study abroad program with the help of the Chairman of the department here at CSU. I would like to spend some time in Prague studying theatre and your playhouse seems like it could be an extrodinary place to learn. My tenative plans are to visit Europe beginning in January. I am curious as to when you will be holding classes and if studying with you for a short time is even possible? If you have any other advice or suggestions please feel free to interject. Thank you for your time and consideration.

  Best Regards,

  Randy Muchowski

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• 17. Camille Hastings  |  January 1st, 2009 at 02:23

  Hello, my name is Camille. I have been reading the Narnia books ever since I was little. I have always imagined being Jill Pole in The Silver Chair and The Last Battle. I have some experience in acting, including being the main character in a school play, and experience in motion pictures. I currently reside in Arizona, and am 12 years old. ( As of December 31,2008 ) If you are interested, I’d really appreciate an e-mail or something of that sort.
  P.S. I have a really good English accent.

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• 18. Camille  |  January 1st, 2009 at 02:48

  Hello, my name is Camille. I am 12 years old, almost 13, and I would really love to be in a Narnia movie. I have brown hair, a few freckles, and blue/gray/green eyes. I have experience in acting, both in plays and motion pictures, and would love to be considered as a Jill Pole. Ever since I was really little, I have always wanted to be an actress. The people I work with on my drama team say I’m a natural on camera. If you would tell me that you’re interested, I would be the happiest person alive.

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• 19. Charlie Gillen  |  January 28th, 2009 at 23:16

  To Elanor

  Hi Elanor, do you ever remember being marooned in a house in Tramore Co Waterford about a million years ago with a lad from Tinahely? Well this Lad says hello. Stumbled onto your picture, Christ do you ever age, you look amazing? Anyway wanted to say hello, I’m living and working in Atlanta Georgia. I was in Prague several years ago we should have had a pint!!!
  Take care Charlie Gillen

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• 20. Alex Shortland  |  February 5th, 2009 at 18:43

  Hello, I would love to be in Narnia I have read it many times I am 11 years old but will be 12 this year. Im very tall and I love acting. Basically, it’s my world. I go to stagecoach I have been trained very well and I have at my stagecoach we are doing the wizard of oz/wicked and I’m Aunt Em so I can play any sort of part. I got chosen at my acting school for an audition of scrooge the musical. It got cancelled but later on I found an audition for Carmen the musical in the theatre I auditioned and I got it so I have experienced of acting quite well. I am very enjoyable and I will pay very good attention and I will make friends with everyone. The cast is amazing. I want to be in Narnia so much look how much I’ve wrote. I have even been in school plays in Joseph in year 6 I was potiphars wife. In school play in year 7 I was a kid and we were all not acting like ourselves (That’s the hole point of our play) We are out of controll children and we fight. “Our day out.” It’s called by Willy Russell.

  Thanks I hope you consider me I’m so excited to hear your reply.

  Love Alex xx

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• 21. Sara Comesaña  |  March 10th, 2009 at 00:38

  Hi, I´m an Spanish student of Journalist who is studying in Prague until June. I would like to know if I could do some kind of volunteering in your center. I would like to be useful in any aspect I could be needed.

  Thank you very much!

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• 22. Levi Meaden  |  April 21st, 2009 at 18:49

  Hello

  My name is Levi Meaden and I’m shooting a short student film at the Prague Film School. I’m looking for an older actor to play the role of Dr. Watson a sort of cosmic bounty hunter in a fantastical reality defying short. I was wondering if there was anyways I could get the contact info for Peter Maivald. A teacher of mine attended a recent show and informed me he might be good for the role. Please if I can get any information it would be much obliged. Thank you.

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• 23. Julie  |  May 11th, 2009 at 18:25

  Hi,

  I would like to start theatre classes and was wondering if you would propose something for beginners?
  Many thanks for your time and reply.

  Julie.

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• 24. Seb Gerecz  |  May 13th, 2009 at 11:33

  Interested in acting parts – and classes – and any writing needed – or even any background scenes painted

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