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Carrie-Ellen Zappa is a professional actor, director, acting teacher, talent scout and manager.

Carrie-Ellen is dedicated to coaching, teaching and directing performers to help them progress in their indivdiual development. 

 

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ew York, Rising Broadway Star in New York, Interloken in Michigan, Star Program in Cincinnati, College Conservatory of Music,

 

Many students have particated in and performed at several charity benefit concerts, performed at nur

 

 

     

 CASTING  NOW

 

Company:            Zappa Studios

 

Artistic Director: Carrie-Ellen Zappa

Casting:               "Zappa Studios Company"       Live Performing Company

1. Female, Male ALL AGES 

2. Female, Male for Assistant Directors for "Zappa Studios Company" live performing company

*"Zappa Studios Company" will be a live performing company made up of Singers, Dancers, Actors, Hosts & Co-hosts.

*Company Live Performances will include solos, duets, comedy, improvisation, magic acts and ensemble acts. 

*All "Zappa Studios" company members will have the opportunity to be Interviewed &/or perform on on a local Television show which airs LIVE & is recorded and plays on local TV 4 days a week.

Work with Carrie-Ellen Zappa & talented Zappa Studios students training, rehearsing and performing for live audiences. Have fun doing what you enjoy most...performing, improve your performing skills, and build your resume!

 

Commitment Time: NOW through December 2010.

Company members are NOT required to be available for all performance dates.

Performers will be scheduled for events based on their availability.

Current specific dates and events listed below. Others TBA 

ALL current scheduled & planned TBA events listed below are for charity or non paying events. Zappa Studios & Carrie-Ellen Zappa are not being paid for any of these events.

 

Rehearsals: To be scheduled based on availability of performers for events. Once a week to get started, then once a month.

Fee: $100.00 - this fee includes membership & participation in the company, rehearsals, rehearsal space rent, sound equipment, props for 11 months from February through December and a Zappa Studios T-shirt. 

To Submit for Casting: Email Carrie-Ellen Zappa at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it . Include your updated picture & resume (if I don't already have yours)

 

 

DATE                    EVENT                                                   LOCATION & DESCRIPTION                                                            PERFORMERS

dates in 2010 TBA  TV interviews & singing performances        LIVE Television show performing 4 days a week                                  Individual Performers, Actors, Singers, Dancers, Band

 

March           Zappa Studios & Charity Event with Branches of the Vine                SFAC  Singers/Dancers/Performers open & close the event                  Soloists, Duet, Band and Ensemble

 

February 24           Sponsor Recognition Event                       SFAC Singers/Dancers/Performers perform 2 songs to open the event    Soloists or Duet or Band or Comics or Magicians and 1 Ensemble Song to end the event

 

April 16                 Evening With The Arts                              SFAC Singers performing during dinner and/or after dinner        

May & June           Observe Live Recording of TV show 3 shows on 3 dates

 

September            2 weekends Live performances at SFAC

 

September 12       Community Arts at SFAC

 

Retirement Homes performances

 

 

  December 4th     Sharonville Holiday Event                          3 locations: Sharonville Depot Stage, Riding on Horse drawn carriages, Zappa Studios          Singers/Dancers, Soloists, Duets, Ensemble, Comics, Magicians, Acting  Teachers, Actors 

 

Other Events TBA

SFAC = Sharovnille Fine Arts Center

 

 
 
ZAPPA STUDIOS PRESENTS:  "A Red Carpet Affair"  

 

                     TALENT & STUDENT REUNION/OPEN HOUSE

                                                                               


  Talent represented by Zappa Studios, Current & Past Alumni Students,
 & Families invited to attend

 
 
*Participate or observe improvisation games
 *Old Hollywood Style Premiere
 *Dress to Impress
 
 
All invited to take part in a Film Screening
Submit your DVD performances of Musical Theater, Theater, TV, Film, Commercial, Internet
to Carrie-Ellen Zappa to be approved & shown 
 
COST: TBA

DATE: Sunday January TBA
 
TIME: 2:00-5pm
 
LOCATION: Zappa Studios

11165 Reading Road in Sharonville, Ohio at the Historic Sharonville Fine Arts Center Theater

Zappa Studios Student's are having wonderful success on stage and screen.  To see more click on Read More or Student Success
 

Carrie-Ellen Zappa has helped her Student's prepare for and be offered professional opportunities including; talent representation with professional union franchised talent agencies including Abrams, KSA, Trilogy, Ford, Coast to Coast, Maverick in Los Angeles, Diverse Talent Group, New York & Chicago, BMG in Chicago, Heyman Talent Agency in Cincinnati in Cinncinati, Columbus, Ashley Talent Agency in Cincinnati, Dayton and Columbus, P.C. Goenner in Dayton and Columbus, and Katalyst in Kentucky etc.

 

Students/Talent of Zappa's have been cast in Hollywood feature Films IMDB; 

ALL located on IMBD

Sanctuary

Abolition

Bitter 

Long Weekend

Squid Man - Talent landed lead role of Squid Man 

The Last Race - Directed by 4 time Emmy Award Winner Scott Wegener - Leads, Supporting roles & extras

Little Focker with Universal Picturs starring Robert Dinero, Ben Stiller, Owen Wilson & Barabara Striesand

Secretariat - Disney

35 Zappa Students with Diane Lane, John Malcovich, James Brolin, Dylan Walsh in Lexignton/Lousiville,

Hanna Montanna - Disney

It's A Dog Gone Tail: Destiny's Stand - Joey Travolta

Red Dawn

Surfer Dude with Matthew Maconahey, Robert Rodrigez

Shorts - Robert Rodriguez

Forget me Not with Cody Linley, Disney and R.L. Stein' with Hailey Osmand

Elisabeth Town -Paramount Pictures

Traffic - USA Films

Seabiscuit - Universal/Spyglass

Artworks - Anti Films

Dreamer - Dreamworks

April's Fool - Turner/Hader

Home Free - Best Actor Award in Dublin, Ireland Film & Music Fewstival 

Tattered Angel

The Elevetor Man

Within 

The Greater Good

Heaven Lies Here 

Coal Miner's Daughter - with Sissy Spacek & Tommy Lee Jones

 

Over 30 Independant Films located in Los Angeles, France, Chicago, Pitsburgh, Ohio, Kentucky, Indianna:

"A Tear" - LA

"Sunday Spin" directed by Sundance featured director LA based Nichol Simmons. IMDB

"The Last Shot",  "Living Under Linda's Desk" directed by e.E. Charlton-Trujillo, award winning writer, novelist & director of TV show "Fallen". IMDB

"Dead Horse" directed by LA  & Starring Daniel Von Bargon. Turner/Hdader IMDB

"In The Mirror" & "The Conversation" directed by TV show creator Michael Baker "Cincy Entertainment"

"Touchback", "Legend of Hayswood Hotel", "In Shadows", "The Dying Western",  "New Day" "Rasberry" , "Otaku Vampires", "Sandbar", "Until Tomorrow",  "Brotherhood", "Without Mirrors" "The Pheonix", "The Gaurdian",  "Watch", "Innocent as Refugees", "Forever Scarred", "Homecoming Halloween" "Hell-Oween", "Obitz", "Tough Talk", "Montana", "Haunted Lake",

"Bad Heart" , produced by Zappa Studios

 

TV, Internet, Voice Overs & Print including;  "Beowulf": Prince of the Geats Nominated for 2 Emmy's. Directed by 4 time Emmy Award Winning Scott Wegener starring Bob Elkins, Films in Los Angeles, Paris, Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, Chicago, Pittsburgh.

National TV Shows

 

MTV  "Taking the Stage" National TV series -  2 talent in lead roles for 2010 season on TV 

Nominated for Teen Choice Awards for "Best Reality TV show" 

 

Nickelodeon

Kids Gone Green

Disney - Website series "The Possibility Shop"

Medium

Desperate Housewives

Brothers and Sisters

Modern Family

DVD Series - “Way of Pilgrimage” and “Circle 8.”

Sons of Tuscon - FOX

NCIS Los Angeles

Criminal Minds - CBS

Americas Most Wanted

PBS - Documentary on Taft - talent playing leaad role, Taft

The Pennsylvania Miner's Story - ABC

James Cameron's "Expedition: Bismarck" - Discovery Channel

The Trouble With Mother - Multimedia Productions

Just Another Stupid Kid - Multimedia Productions

Andrew - Multimedia Productions

The Other Eden - KET 

The War That Made America - PBS

Sons of Tuscon - 2009 new TV series

MTV "Made" (Featured Instructor for Dance Partnering) MTV Productions

National TV - Singing, Dancing and Acting onThe Oprah Winfrey Show,

ABC -  President Obama Inagural ball, Neighborhood  Inagural Ball  ABC with National Act  Will I Am, Larry King,

Dancing With The Stars Jerry Springer Premier          

All American Summer Support - NBC

Clean Sweeps - Evolution Productions/Promo

 

Website and TV pilot called "Fallen" award winning author, filmaker e.E. Charlton-Trujillo director, writer, Exec. Producer, Editor, IMDB - her third novel picked up for Feature Film. This TV show will have  previews showing at the Esquire and the director will be having a Film Screening at Zappa Studios soon! 

     
     
     
TV pilot  "Lost Sheep" - episode "The Cafeteria" to be submitted in Los Angeles & directed by Michael Katchman, career as former studio executive MGM, Orio, Lionsgate & First Look - IMBD.

“Jake’s Safari.”Promotional Video for the Book "Already Gone", live & taped performances and interviews on Fox, Channel 12,  Fox 19, CBS, Goodwill/Easter Seals Network, Blink Productions with Versus Network Cable TV, Kentucky Cable TV, Cincinnati Local Cable, Regular Hosts, Co-Hosts and Talent being interviewed on Regular Series of a Local Cable TV show & website titled "Cincy Entertainment" IMDB currently playing in Northern KY, Talent compete, perform and interviewed on Local Cable TV Talent/Variety Show "Do Tell" with P.L.O.T.T Performers,  "The Rob Dennis Show" Dayton Cable TV, Kentucky Cable TV talk show

 

CD's for Sale: 

David Kisor - Grace Balbo & Olivia Vidas - ensemble

Sante Fe Cafe - Maddie Burgoon -  soloist

John Zappa - Work in Progress - 13 talent featured chorus singers

Livin' It UP - Jessica Kenney - solo album

Hal Leonard Music - Danielle Bessler

Kid's Bop - Danielle Bessler

 

National, Regional & Local Commercials including; Disney Catalog,  Sun Maid Raisins, Frito Lays Potato Chip, Nestle, Ashley Furniture, Pampers, Cincinnati Bell with Nick Lachey and other stars, Kohl's Back to School Campaign - both print & commercial, La Rosa's, Newport Aquarium, Cincinnati Zoo, Kroger, Longenberger, United Way, Drug Free & Anti Smoking, Cincinnati Enquirer, City Beat, Middletown Journal, Pulse, Cincinnati State College, Frisch’s Big Boy, Nickelodeon Universe. PSA's and industrials for varioius companies. 

 

Modeling/Print;  American Girl, Disney, Kohl's, New York Magazine/text books, Cincinnati Zoo, Kroger, La Rosa's, Pampers, City Beat, Cincinnati Enquirer, Nickelodeon, Kidsbop, European Fashion, Longenberger Baskets, Mall fashion shows and various other companies

 

Student's of Zappa's have been cast in National Broadway Tours including "Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat","Wizard of Oz", "Annie" & "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang". Equity Professional LORT paying theater companies, local professional theater companies, local professional singing concerts and contests, local community theater and local children's theater companies in the tri-state including; 

Professional Equity and Paying The Aronoff Center in Cincinnati, The Shuster Center in Dayton, The Taft Theater in Cincinnati, Tony Award Winning Playouse in the Park in Cincinnati, Human Race Theater of Dayton, Ensemble Theater of Cincinnati, La Comedia in Springborough, The Carnegie Theater in Kentucky, The Contemporary Arts Center in Cincinnati, Jersey Productions, Know Theater Tribe, College Conservatory of Music, Children's Theater of Cincinnati, Covedale Performing Arts Center, Middletown Sorg Opera, Queen City Off Broadway, Showboat Majestic, Ballet Tech and Cincinnati Ballet

 

Community Theaters: Zappa Studios, Sharonville Fine Arts Center, Fairfield Footlighters, Muse Machine, Miami University Hamilton Campus Theater, Fairfield Footlighters, Fairfield Fine ArtsTheater, Fairfield Community Theater, Encore Theater, East Side Players, Greater Hamilton County Theater company, Loveland Stage Company, Playhouse South, Mason Community Theater, Marimont Players, Blue Ash Community Theater, Cincinnati Musical Theater, Kettering Community Players, Middletown Community Theater, 

 

Children's Theaters: Acting Up, Town Hall, Middletown Lyric Theater, Loveland Stage Theater, Encore, Town Hall Theater, Children's Theater of Mason, Kettering,  K.I.D.S, 

 

Students have won singing contests and been invited to open for concerts including:  Zappa Studio Artists Soloist & back up dancers opening for Billy Ray Cyrus & John Michael Montgomery in the summer 2009. This student won the National Dare to Dream Tour and will be touring this year and summer as well as working as the spokesperson for the Dare to Dream Tour.

Three Artits placed in top 3 Blue Ash Idol and were invited to open for a concert for Kansas in 2009. 

Another student won the 2008 Blue Ash Idol and was invited to open for a concert for Kenny Loggins i tours locally with a band from CCM and guest appears with other local bands at fairs, church events, clubs and more.

3 other studnets placed/won Blue Ash Idol sang at Blue Ash Summer Festival in opening concert for country singers, 2009

"Inspiration Tour" "American Idol" George Huff FINALIST and National recording artist, Carolyn Pankalla, International Songstress and recording artist, and Trina Harmon, Nashville Singer/Songwriter. 6 sang with George Huff.

1 student won Radio Disney's Teenage Singing/Music contest and will be competing in the International Finals opening for Radio Disney's Star Savannah Outen at the Oxford International Film Festival. Another student placed second in this competition

 

 Students in Music Videos: Miley Cyrus, Lonstar,  Kings of Leon, Kenny Chesney, Chris Webb, and Alan Jackson, 

 

Students have been contenders and have won singing, acting, dance and performing contests including International Televisions "American Idol" and "The Next Superstar" as well as Regional "Radio Disney International Film Festival Teen Music Contest" several local "American Idol" contests, "Celebrity Showdown", "Inspiration". Students have won various awards for acting, singing and performing including: OCTA, OMEA, Acclaim Awards with the Cincinnati Enquirer, City Beat awards, Overture Awards, Orchid Awards, Cappie Awards, Recording Artist Competitions, National Dance Competitions, Spirit of Cincinnati/Film Actor Award at the Cincinnati International Film Festival, and the Presidential Acting award in Washington DC awarded by the President of the United States.

 

Student's have been cast and have worked for professional paying performing jobs at live performing entertainment companies including; Kings Island, Coney Island, Renassaince Festival, Plot Performers

 

Her Students have been accepted to top high schools, colleges and theatrical training programs in the country including; NYU - New York University, Northwestern, USC - University of Southern California, Carnegie Mellon, College Conservatory of Music in Cincinnati - College, Wright State in Ohio, Ball State, Northern Kentucky University, College Conservatory of Music - Music Theater Intensive and Acting Intensive for High Schoolers, College Conservatory of Music Prep Department ages 8-14, School of Creative and Performing Arts, and more.

Students have performed on Broadway, performed at the Aronoff Center with Broadway Stars, performed at the Shuster Center with Emmy Award Winning Channel 12 News Anchor,  sung with professional bands and the Cincinnati Pops, been cast in World Premiere Productions at the Aronoff Center, College Conservatory of Music, Cincinnati Art Museum, started their own theater companies, taught acting classes, and are working professional performers.

  

Students have auditioned and been accepted and participated in competitive training programs in New York and the other states including:  Destination Broadway in New York, Beginnings Workshop in New York

Zappa Studios has donated their services to the following groups: Easter Seals, Christian Fundraiser with OMAC and Karl Resnik, Loveland Stage Company - fundraiser to rebuild their theater that burnt down, Children's Theater of Mason fundraiser - 3 years in a row, Sharonville Fine Arts Center, Branches of the Vine, Film for American Cancer Society "Braveheart". 

 

All students gain confidence, acting and vocal technique, skills in voice, movement, and critical anylisis for theater, musical theater, TV, Film, and commercial work as well as audition and interviewing technique and learning about talent agencies and the business of show business. All students and Talent learn life skills as well as how to prepare mentally and spiritually to understand why you are doing what you are doing. 

Zappa Studios Business in August 2010
 
1. Zappa Studios Company, Students and talent Invited to continue participating in local TV show on a weekly basis. Email me for more info and to reserve a spot.
Great experience, training and resume building for anyone interested in acting or tv, film, commercial.
 
2. Zappa Studios Company
Next Rehearsal Sunday, September 12th from 12-4pm - OPEN TO PUBLIC
Casting for Musical Review/SNL style show including songs, comedy, acting, scenes, monologues and more! Email sent with specific information on casting available and more.
Talent will share their suggestions and vote on which pieces to perform including one of Lady Gaga Songs, and a  "Glee" type ensemble piece and more!
Bring your creativity, thinking caps and as always be ready to perform! 
Soloists performing original music will be performing outside for the public to enjoy!
 
3. Preparing students and talent for Call Backs for professional paying Children's Theater of Cincinnati's Season. Current list of Zappa Studios Cast below. 
Calls and Casting continuing today/night (Friday August 20th)
 
4. Assisting Professor of NKU/professional actor/Director Daryl Harris cast lead child roles in professional paying production of  "To Kill A Mockingbird" at Northern Kentucky University. Trip and performance in Alabama.
Zappa Studios currently casting understudies & small ensemble roles for leading children roles.
This is the 50th Anniversary of the novel "To Kill A Mockingbird".
 
5. Carrie-Ellen Zappa invited to audition for lead in Feature Film by director/writer.
 
 
 
 
Zappa Studios Talent Success August 2010
 
 
Zappa Studios cast over 30 talent in TV show filming locally and in England
Season One Airs on TV in September. Details TBA
 
 
 
 
Congratulations Zappa Studios Alumni Student/Talent - Jessica Kenney
 
Professional Colleague Grammy Award Winner, Song in current Hollywood Film -  Trina Harmon
 
Professional Musician, Recording Artist - John Zappa
 
Original piano & lyrics co written by Grammy Award Winning Trina Harmon
& Jessica Kenney
 
Musical composition, arrangement, recording and engineering by John Zappa
 
Solo & Back Up Harmonies by Jessica Kenney
 
Back up Harmonies by Professional Singer/Vocal Coach for Zappa Studios Dixie Karas
Coaching of Song by Dixie Karas, Scot Woolley, John Zappa & Carrie-Ellen Zappa
 
song "SHINE" will have it's first play on the Radio tomorrow! See below for more info. Thanks for listening!
Carrie-Ellen Zappa
 
 Hey everyone......Jess is getting her FIRST RADIO PLAY Tuesday, August 17th around 8:45am. Here is the website http://wcyofm.com/ then you click on ON AIR LISTEN LIVE.
Hope you get to listen!!!!!!

And if you like it, PLEASE call and tell them! 859-623-1340 - Karl Shannon!! Thanks in advance for you help! Jeanna Kenney



 
 
Booked a feature film called 'Long Weekend' (www.longweekendfilm.com)
Liana Werner-Grey plays the lead female role 'Cass'.
This is the same film, Zappa Studios Talent Andrew Roth is also in this film playing the role 'Glen'.
 
 
 
Selected to audition following headshot/resume submits & recommendation/referral for Tony Award Winning Playhouse in the Park's production of
"Over theTavern" directed by Artistic Director Ed Stern and performing at Playhouse in the Park and in St. Louis
Christopher Wells, Nick Miller, Spencer Berta, Max Poff, Matthew Carroll
Max was unable to attend auditions due to being out of state. Matthew Declined auditioning due to travel time in St. Louis.
Called Back for leading role: Christopher Wells
 
 


Selected to perform "America The Beautiful" live at the Western & Southern Tennis Tournament in Cincinnati Ohio

Allie Edwards, Taylor Fox, Will Graber, Alice Magoto, Cara Severson, Lilly Shires
 
Lili Shires  sang in the opening ceremonies for the US Western & Southern Masters Tennis Tournament.  The match was with John Isner.  Here's the link for her video. 
 
 
on the news/Internet for the world to see!
Check out www.wlwt.com and go to Auditions to sing "American the Beautiful" at the
Live performances filmed for the jumbo TV in fountain Square'
Judged by celebrities including Mia from "Taking the Stage"
Allie Edwards- Part 2 (last one)
Cara Severson- Part 3 (first one)
Lilly Shires- Part 6 (first one)
Taylor Fox- Part 6
Will Graber- Part 6
Alice Magoto- Part 7
Bella Knauer- Part 7 (last one)
 
 
 
Cast in web series Parables: Grace Balbo, Rachel Barkalow, Henry Huber, Matthew Carroll, Natalia Sezer
Several Students/Talent invited to attend film workshops the director of the web series Parables throughout the summer.
Some are being called back and considered for the TV series "Parables"
 
 
Talent Performs LIVE comedy & cast in voice over impersonations for Florida/Regional advertisements
Ed Barzee
working to record various famous impersonations for radio ads
Who: Ed Barzee and other hilarious comedians including Mike Cody, Reid Faylor, Andrew Short, and more!
What: Stand-Up Comedy!
Where: Taza Coffee House  2900 Jefferson Ave. Cincinnati, OH
 
 
Filmed in award winning directors project "The Green Screen Project" film
Jake Laumann 
 
 
Invited to Star in her own TV show - More info TBA.
Tara Hatfield
 
 
Performing Solo songs LIVE in downtown Mason
Morgan Reece
 is singing about 4 songs starting around 6:00pm as the opening act!
www.festivalsofmason.com/tnl.html
 
 
CD Recorded & on ITUNES!
Invited to record a second CD with David Kisor with the Children's Theater of Cincinnati for original songs
Grace Balbo, Olivia Vidas
My husband, John Zappa was one of the professional musicians hired to record the instrumental music on this CD
 
 
Grace Balbo
Booked for a voice over commercial with her talent agent
Invited to perform dance in a music video by one of her teachers from Camp Jersey
Working on various projects through home schooling and volunteer community service to donate money, time and effort towards kids, animals, etc. She has developed a program to read to younger kids and inspire them to read including paying for incentive rewards out of her own pocket. She will be proposing this program to a principal.
 
 
Cast in "A Children's Hour" with Middletown Lyric Theater
Cara Severson
 
 
Cast in CMT's Music Man
CMT (Cincinnati Music Theater) is a professional community theater doing high quality productions for many years performing at the Aronoff Center.  
This company wins many Orchid and Acclaim Awards and most of their productions are reviewed by the Cincinnati Enquirer.
Alice Magoto as Gracie Shinn & understudy for Amaryllis, Melissa Campbell in Woman's Ensemble, Allie Edwards was cast in leading child role but had to decline due to conflicts with Playhouse in the Park.
Called Back for CMT's Music Man
Called back for leading roles
Alie Edwards, Alice Magoto, Melissa Campbell
 
 
Gianna Wolf
Performed solos and duets for 2 Charity Events over the summer
 
 
Alice Magoto
One of 3 finalists for Mason Idol in her age group of 11-12.  She is one of three finalists from 11 contestants.  She won the People's Choice Award - selected by audience members from all 32 contestants!
 
 
Cast in professional paying "To Kill A Mockingbird" with Northern Kentucky University directed by NKU Professor Daryl Harris 
Daryl Harris came to Carrie-Ellen to recommend, refer and suggest casting for lead child roles.  He cast  2 of her talent/students.
Zappa Studios is currently casting Understudies for all 3 lead child roles who will also be ensemble children in the production.
 
Kaleigh Howland cast as the female lead Scout. This will be Kaleigh's second time playing this role.
Will Graber cast as the male child lead Jem
Understudies for Scout, Jem & Dill TBA.
This amazing experience of working on an NKU show with this extraordinary director will also include a 2 day/2 night research/“cultural immersion” cast road trip. It will include a paid trip to Monroeville, Alabama, the childhood home of Harper Lee, and Montgomery, Alabama, one of the sites on Alabama’s Civil Rights Trail and the possiblity of Montgomery and Birmingham.
One of the purposes of the trip is for selected students to prepare presentations to present at area schools where the novel is required reading. The presentations are intended to bring life and contemporary, younger, more  personal perspectives to the material and its issues.
 
 
 
Working this summer in the 2010 Cabaret Company with Children's Theater of Cincinnati
Working with Vince Lee, Assistant Conductor to the Cincinnati Pops and performing at NKU and with the Cincinnati Pops,
Directors/Choreographers: Jack Louiso, Roderick Justice, Jay Goodlett
 
Emily Kissela, John Maloney, Amalea Vidas and Alumni Nathan Robins 

with 6 other performers will sing with the Cincinnati Pops. This performing group was cast through auditions for Star Camp with the Children's Theater of Cincinnati. This is the first year for this type of performing group to be created and is a huge honor to be part of.  Current and past CTC Star Campers and professional performers were selected for a special inviation only audition process. They consisted of singing solos, professional critique from Vince Lee and included learning several part harmonies in music requiring them to sing individually, in small groups.

They will be performing for about an hour (although they keep adding songs daily) in a cabaret style performance with the entire orchestra.  The Cincinnati Pops is ready to step out of the concert hall and enjoy the outdoors with you. Our Community Concerts—many with free admission—are coming to your neighborhood with an inviting program of well-known classics that listeners of all ages are sure to love. So pack a picnic, bring the family and celebrate summertime with an evening of great music. Concerts take place rain or shine.

Grounds of Union Central Life Insurance Co. | Forest Park, OH

 
 
 
 
STAR CAMP Performers with Children's Theater of Cincinnati - 20 out of the 80 total cast were Zappa Studios Students, Talent or Alumni!
Working with Vince Lee, Assistant Conductor to the Cincinnati Pops performing at NKU
Directors/Choreographers/Teachers: Jack Louiso & others
Congratulations each of you on your excellent performances in this competitive summer training camp
S.T.A.R Company
Melissa Campbell, Emily Kissela, John Maloney, Nick Miller, Amalea Vidas, John Maloney
Alumni: Maddie Burgoon, Allie Kuroff, Matthew Miller, Ana Sucaldito, Nathan Robbins
 
Little S.T.A.R Company
Grace Balbo, Matthew Carroll, William Graber, Henry Huber, Alice Magoto, Max Poff, Morgan Reece, Olivia Vidas
Alumni: Kaleigh Howland
 
 
Cast in lead/solos and/or acting roles in Children's Theater of Cincinnati's Star Camp Performance Review
Matthew Carroll - Chip in "On the Town"
Will Graber - Ozzie in "On the Town"
Will Graber & Matthew Carroll - Additional Solo split between shows
Melissa Campbell  - Tracy in "Hairspray" & soloist in "What I did for Love"
Max Poff - Scarecrow in "Wizard of Oz"
Henry Huber - Lion in "Wizard of Oz", "Newsies" 
Emily Kissella - Soloist in "What I did for Love"
Alice Magoto - "On the Town"
Olivia Vidas - "With Cat Like Tread"
Alumni
Maddie Burgoon - solist in "What I did for Love"
Nathan Robbins - Solist in "Comedy Tonight", Kaleigh Howland "On the Town" 
 
 
Talent - thanks for sending me all info about call backs and casting by email so the info I post will be accurate.
Additions & Changes in Blue
 
Called Back for Leading/Supporting/Ensemble Roles in the professional, paying Cincinnati Children's Theater's Season Company
Max Poff  leading roles in all 4 shows
Matthew Carroll leading roles in 3 shows
Henry Huber leading roles in 3 shows
Will Graber leading roles in 3 shows (he was unavailable for the first show because he is in "To Kill A Mockingbird" at NKU)
Austin Woodruff  leading roles in 3 shows (he was unavailble for first show because he is in "Willy Wonka"). This is his first audition for CTC 
Owen Gunderman leading roles in 3 shows (he was unavailable for the first show becauese he is in "Christmas Carol" with Tony Award winning Playhouse in the park playing Tiny Tim) Micheal & lost boys in Peter Pan & vulture in Jungle Book. This is his first audition for CTC
Nick Miller Nana in Peter Pan & Pirates/Indians in Peter Pan
Joel Kimling Pirates/Indians in Peter Pan
Taylor Reece called back but unable to attend due to family emergency
Emily Kissella for 3 shows, Tigerlilly & Fairies/Mermaids in Peter Pan, Ka in Jungle Book, Rockett in Holliday Follies
Amalea Vidas for 3 shows lead roles Wendy & Tigerlilly in Peter Pan, Fairies/Mermaids in Peter Pan, clogger in Holliday Follies
Olivia Vidas Rocket in Holliday Follies, Tigerlilly in Peter Pan, Fairies/Mermaids in Peter Pan
Alice Magoto Fairies /Mermaids for Peter Pan and for Shanti/coconut tree, Vulture and Jungle Chorus for Jungle Book.
Serena Jones Faires/Mermaids for Peter Pan and Holiday Follies (she is unavailable for Holiday Follies) 
Allie Edwards Tinkerbell in Peter Pan & Vulture in Jungle Book
Victoria Shields Tinkerbell & Faires/Mermaids for Peter Pan
Grace Balbo elf for Holiday Follies
Lilly Shires elf for Holiday Follies
Morgan Reece called back but unable to attend due to family emergency
Melissa Campbell could not attend call backs due to being out of state
 
Alumni:
Nathan Robbins - Smee, Nana, Pirates/Indians
Maddie Burgoon - Tinkerbell for Peter Pan, Faires/Mermaids, Clogger in Holliday Follies, & ensemble in Jungle Book
Kaleigh Howland - vulture/baby elephant for Jungle Book
Ana Suculdito - ensemble in Jungle Book, Fairies/Mermaids in Peter Pan
Maddie Kilgore - ensemble for Jungle Book
 
5 additional talent I manage auditioned for their first time for the CTC season and were not called back. None of these are current regular students who study privatly with me on a consistant basis. A couple took one lesson prior to the audition to prepare. My advice is to continue training and prepare with me in advance with enough time to have me help you pick appropriate material in the correct style that suits the individual as well as the available roles/shows. In addition, remember this is the most competitive professional theater company in town for kids and teens. Sometimes it takes several years auditioning for the season before being cast. Keep auditioning! Audition for other shows and companies to build your training, experience, resume, etc.
 
 
 
CAST in Professional Paying Children's Theater of Cincinnati 2010/2011 Season:
Max Poff: Lead and only child in the Pirate Musical, Clogger/ensemble in Holiday Follies & Foxy Lost Boy in Peter Pan
Matthew Carroll: John in Peter Pan, Monkey in Jungle Book & Clogger/ensemble in Holiday Follies
Henry Huber: Micheal in Peter Pan & elf in Holliday Follies
Will Graber: Mouglie in Jungle Book & Racoon Twin Lost Boy in Peter Pan (He had to turn down Racoon boy due to school schedule)
Owen Gunderman: Skunk in Peter Pan (First audition for CTC)
Joel Kimling: Pirate named shorty in Pirate Musical  (First audition for CTC)
Austin Woodruff: Racoon Twin Lost Boy in Peter Pan (First audition for CTC)
Nick Miller: Ensemble in Jungle Book
Emily Kissella: Tiger Lilly in Peter Pan & Rocket in Holiday Follies
Amalea Vidas: Clogger/Ensemble in Holiday Follies & ensemble in Jungle Book
Olivia Vidas: Rocket/Ensemble in Holiday Follies
Allie Edwards: Vulture/Baby Elephant in Jungle Book (first audition for CTC)
Victoria Shields: Fairie/Mermaid in Peter Pan (First audition for CTC)
Melissa Campbell: Ensemble in Jungle Book
 
 
Alumni Cast:
Nathan Robbins: TBA
John Maloney: TBA
Maddie Burgoon: Clogger in Holiday Follies, Enemble in Jungle Book
Kaleigh Howland: Vulture/baby elephant in Jungle Book
Ana Sucaldito: Fairie/Mermaid in Peter Pan
 
 
American Idol
Made it to the 2nd Round of Auditions prior to Hollywood
Students/Talent TBA for legal/confidentiality
 
 
Congratulations Zappa Studios Talent and regular student
 
Max Poff - 12 years old
Check out his live performance on You Tube:
Max Poff Dancing like Michael Jackson
 
I encourage all my talent I manage and students I coach to check out this live dance performance video of Max Poff! Watch it on utube and send your supportive comments.
 
Max has been studying with me at Zappa Studios privately on a regular basis to prepare for theater/musical theater auditions, call backs and working on specific roles. We have worked to get him ready for auditions for Star Camp with the Cincinnati Children's Theater professional paying company and  Cincinnati Children's Theater Season auditions and call backs last year and this year. Last year he was cast in the ensemble of Holiday Follies and made it into Star Camp where he played the scarecrow in a "Wizard of Oz" scene and was in Little Star, while also being placed in some Star dances/numbers with the older, more experienced performers. This Season he was called back for all 4 shows of CTC's season for leading roles and was cast in the lead child role in "How I became a Pirate" the opening show for the season (and the only young child role) in which he will be acting, singing and dancing throughout the entire show, an ensemble/clogger in Holiday Follies and the lost boy Foxy in the World Premier of Disney's Peter Pan.  Max was also offered a lead role in a professional play and has been invited to audition for  a Casting Director for a lead role in the Tony Award Winning Playhouse in the Park and a Hollywood Feature Film. This has been an exciting year working with Max and watching his steady growth and progress as well as being recognized for his talent, skill and professionalism.
 
Max is a natural and gifted dancer who has been training for years. The Michael Jackson moves, tap/clogging he does in the video of this solo piece at a recent National dance competition are truly incredible. When I first saw this video I was blown away and immediately asked his Mom to get me a copy and advised her to put it on utube so I could send it out to some folks to see just how awesome he is. Although Max makes the moves seem effortless, many of them are extremely advanced and challenging. The style, timing, rhythm, isolations, and showmanship are really quite extraordinary for a 12 year old boy.
His amazing Mom, Shari Poff, owns and runs the dance studio Max trains at for dance...and for years he has been one of the only males performing with all females at regional and national dance competitions. So for all you boys out there wondering if you should take a dance class...just do it!
Recently Max performed at the Cincinnati Pops 4th of July Concert at Riverbed as the only male surrounded by a group of females in a wonderful "Yankee Doodle Dandy" clogging number.
 
Congratulations Max on your hard work, training, studying and progressive success! It's exciting to see you becoming a triple threat talent:) Your proud coach and talent manager, Carrie-Ellen Zappa
Special thanks to Max's friend and Zappa Studios Triple Threat talent/student Matthew Carroll and their family for making the youtube possible:) 
 
Zappa Studios Business July, 2010
 
Advice from the Pros: Hiep Thi Le, Actress/Writer/Restauranteur. Check her out on IMDB (International Movie Data Base)
"To have a long career, run it as a business"
Hiep's first role was starring in Oliver Stone's film "Heaven and Earth".
While continuing to act, Hiep has written her memoir and is chef/owner of China Beach Bistro located at 2024 Pacific Ave in Venice, Ca 90291
 
1.  Working with local talent agency - Interviews, Auditions, Castings. 
 
2. FREE Group Master Classes in July for all ages -  actors performing on a local TV show.  Zappa Studios Company Members and Regular Students only.  Great experience, training and resume building! This was Zappa Studios talent and students first time on the show. My company was invited to come back anytime! This will be a regular ongoing opportunity for students/talent to perform on TV! visit website for more details. email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it to reserve a spot. Space is limited!
 
3. Working with Associate Artistic Director at Tony Award Winning Regional Equity Theater Company submitting talent for 2 shows this season.
 
4.  Working with Owner & Artistic Director of Queen City Theater, Lyle Benjamin to cast "Cryptogram".  3 person drama written by David Mammet with one lead male child role.
 
5. Several Students/talent filmed as extras/background playing science students in local TV show shooting at the Union Terminal in Cincinnati.
 
6. Private and Group Audition prep and Call Back workshop to prepare for Auditions and Call Backs for Tony Award Winning Playhouse in the Park's production of "A Christmas Carol" for students/talent called back. All students/talent working with me to prepare for auditions were selected for auditions. 3 out of 5 attending the call back workshop and private prep times were cast. The 2 who were not cast were too young and still green (6 and 7 years old).
 
7. Audition/TV/Modeling Workshop with Model "Tiffany", Spokesperson/Actress in film, commercial and professional Laura Macey, professional TV/News Camera man/Producer/Director Larry Haney, at Zappa Studios. Students performed slates and monologues and received professional critique. Students learned how Walk, sit, stand and pose like a model, learn tips from the pros on auditioning for commercials, print, TV. They were filmed on camera doing cold reading and watched and recieved critique from professionals and more!
 
8. Filming Acting Demos for future auditions with professional award winning director, camera operator, writer, film teacher at Cincinnati State, Mike Bizarri and Carrie-Ellen Zappa.
Additional sessions will be scheduled in August.
 
9. Coming Soon - Zappa Studios Company casting and rehearsing for original show performing at Sharonville Fine Arts Center and local retirement homes, and filmed for utube.
 
10. Future Projects - Original TV show with Zappa Studios Company at local TV studio.
 
11. Audition & Call Back Prep for Children's Theater of Cincinnati - Professional Paying Season. email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it to schedule private lessons on July 31st, August 1st, 6th & 9th.
 
12. Filming Auditions for lead female in Major Network TV show - Submissions sent to Manager & Casting Director in New York.
Casting triple threat 15-20 yr old, singer, actress, dancer/mover. email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it to schedule a filming session.
 
13. Carrie-Ellen Zappa was interviewed on "The Rob Dennis" local Television Variety/Interview show. She was one of two guests, including the Deputy Commissioner of Dayton, Ohio.  Zappa Studios Talent in the audience are invited to be on TV. One of Carrie-Ellen's students is invited to fill in for the guest coordinator who ushers the guests on to the set and is on TV.
 
14. Beginning in August - NEW small group classes & changes in prices/timing for all private lessons.


 
 
Congratulations Zappa Studios Talent
 
I have loved working privately with almost all of my current students and talent to help prepare you for auditions, and many of you privately and in groups through the call back process as well.
Below is evidence of your talent, skill and continued progress and success! Carrie-Ellen Zappa
 
 
Cast in Lead roles in 4 Feature Films back to back through November 2010. "Sanctuary", "Abolition", "Bitter", "Long Weekend"
Trailor for Feauture Film directed by talent & starring Frank Micheal Stallone - yes that Stallone family!
Andrew Roth
Check him out on IMDB
Sanctuary
Abolition
Bitter
Long Weekend
 
And if that isn't enough to keep Andrew busy check out his trailer for
 "The  Duplicate", which he directed & was written by & stars Frank Michael 
Stallone. Sly is currently looking at it to help Produce:-() 
http://vimeo.com/13250041
 
The following Talent/Students of Carrie-Ellen Zappa received Orchid Awards for their excellence in acting and or vocal performance
Many more were nominated! Send me your updates and I'll include you in my postings. Congrats to you all! Your training, skills and experience are proving to be successful!
Allie Cousineau, Excellence in Acting, Honk Jr, the cat, Middletown Lyric Theater  (MLT)
Allie Cousineau, Excellence in vocal performance, Honk Jr, the cat, Middletown Lyric Theater  (MLT)
Allie Cousineau, Excellence in Choreography, Honk Jr, the cat, Middletown Lyric Theater  (MLT)
Emily Farnell, Excellence in Acting, High School Musical.

 Cara Severson, Ruthless, Excellence in Acting, Ruthless, Tina Denmark, MLT
Cara Severson, Ruthless, Excellence in Vocal Performance, Ruthelss, Tina Denmark, MLT
 
Alumni  Brianna Smith, Excellence in Acting, High School Musical, the living statue, Acting Up
 
Cast in the professional paying Equity producition of "A Christmas Carol" with Tony Award Winning Playhouse in the Park
Allie Edwards - Belinda Cratchet, Christopher Wells - Peter Cratchet, Owen Gunderman - Tiny Tim (this will be Owen's third year playing the role of Tiny Tim)  
 
Only 10 Called Back for 6 lead child roles in "A Christmas Carol" with Tony Award Winning Playhouse in the Park. 
5 of these 10 were my students/talent.
They are also competing against former cast members who they may decide to use again in the show this year as well.
Allie Edwards, Lilly Shires, Alice Magoto, Christopher Wells, Patrick Wells
Feedback from the director: The director liked Patrick Wells but felt that he was still a bit young for 32 shows so he is not going to use him. Patrick is only 6 years old.
 
 
Selected by Resume/Photo submissions for auditions for lead child roles in "A Christmas Carol" with Tony Award Winning Playhouse in the Park
Melissa Cambell, Katie Hibner, Allie Edwards, Alice Magoto, Lilly Shires, Natalia Sezer, Patrick Wells, Christopher Wells
 
Live Stand Up Comedy Performances at Leapin Lizard and Taza Coffe in Cincinnati, Ohio
Ed Barzee
peforming comedy every Friday of the month at Leapin Lizard @ 9:30pm
Performing this Friday at Tazo Coffe July 16th @ 7pm 
 
Selected to perform "America The Beautiful" live at the Western & Southern Tennis Tournement in Cincinnati Ohio
Will Graber, Alice Magoto, Cara Severson, Lilly Shires
 
on the news/Internet for the world to see!
Check out www.wlwt.com and go to
Auditions to sing "American the Beautiful" at the
Live performances filmed for the jumbo TV in fountain Square'
Judged by celebrities including Mia from "Taking the Stage"
Allie Edwards- Part 2 (last one)
Cara Severson- Part 3 (first one)
Lilly Shires- Part 6 (first one)
Taylor Fox- Part 6
Will Graber- Part 6
Alice Magoto- Part 7
Bella Knauer- Part 7 (last one)

Auditioned and Signed with local Talent Agency
Ed Barzee, Celeste Blandon, Tara Hatfield, Joel Kimling, Maddie Land, Nick Miller, Allie Miller, Natalia Sezer
Allie had her first audition for a SAG feature film with the agency her 2nd day of being representedEd Barzee had his first audition for a SAG feature film with the agency his 2nd day of being representedAllie & Nick took up Peter's offer to watch live auditions at his studio to learn the process. Nick got the opportunity to do some off camera reading.
Excellent training, opportunity and experience for both. Several Zappa Studios Talent were submitted for SAG feature film
 
 
Cast in Crytogram (3 person play with lead male child) with Queen City Theater directed by Lyle Benjamin
Max Poff & Christopher Wells. They will share the role based on scheduling
 
Cast in Lead & Supporting Lead Roles in Star Camp with Children's Theater of Cincinnati
Younger kids cast in Fame & 42nd Street with Oldest/most experienced group - Matthew Carroll, Will Graber, Max Poff, Olivia Vidas
Alice Magoto as Dorothy in Wizard of Oz
 
Allie Cousineau
Cast as Mrs. Paroo in "The Music Man" with Loveland Stage Company
 
Marissa Edwards
Cast as an actress in The Renaissance Festival. This is a paying professional job.
 
Alexandra Goss
Particpates in the FREE TV recording Group Master Class with Zappa Studios. She is invited to be the guest coordinator and performed on TV.
 
Owen Gunderman
Recieved a full year scholarship to Cincinnati Ballet Academy. This is his second year recieving a full scholarship.
 
Maddie Land
Leading role in the Gingerbread Girl with Kids in the spotlight at the Fairfield Community Arts Center
 
Max Poff
Dancing with the Cincinnati Pops at Riverbend to "I'm A Yankee Doodle Dandee" for 4th of July @ 8pm with "The Studio for dance". He is the only male of 28 dancers in this special professional perfomance.
 
 
Called back for local paying, professional TV series "Parables"
Matthew Carroll
 
Cast in "Wizard of Oz" with Acting Up
Leah Hall - Dorothy
Emily Farnell - Almira Gulch, Megan Ledford - Munchkin Coroner, Grace Balbo - Munchkin Barrister,  Allie Edwards, Munchkin Official #2 

Melissa Campbell  - Tree, Jitterbug Singer, Jaime Edwards -  Flying Monkey, Ozian Beutician, Alexandra Goss - Flying Monkey,

Alice Magoto -  Flying Monkey, Ozian Manicurist, Ozian Glee Club, Hannah Pelfrey - Jitterbug, Zan Gunter - Munckin Ensemble,

 

Alumni Students/Talent - Victoria Shields - Flying Monkey, Ozian Maincurist, Ozian Glee Club, Brianna Smith - Winki, Ozian Manicurist, Ozian Glee Club

Kennedy Carstens - Crow, Jitterbug Singer, Logan Fletcher-Borland - Winkie, Ilana Frankel - Flying Monkey,

 Lauren Magness - Crow, Jitterbug, Kailey Schnieder - Nico commander of the monkeys

 Called back for Leading and Supporting roles in "Wizard of Oz" with Acting Up
160 Auditioned. 40 were called back. 12 were Zappa Studios Studnents/Talent and alumni
Grace Balbo, Melissa Campbell, Kennedy Carstons, Allison Edwards, Emily Farnell,

Logan Borland, Ilana Frankel,  Leah Hall, Megan Ledford, Lauren Magness, Alice Magoto, Hannah Pelfrey

 

Alumni Students/Talent

MTV's Reality Show "Taking the Stage" was nominated for a Teen Choice Award for Best Reality TV show 
Emily Sones - Cast member of last year's "Taking the Stage"
and 3 of the other cast members are being flown out by MTV for the event 
Here is the link for voting….teens can vote every 24 hours for Taking the Stage.  Go Cincinnati! Go SCPA!
 
 
Danielle Bessler (former private & group class student)
Below is a clip from the director of the short "Pollution" that Danielle just filmed. This is not an official trailer. The writer, Osa Wallender, plays Danielle's mother. It is based on the true story of Osa's cousin in Sweden and her alcholic mother.
http://vimeo.com/12633944
 Danielle just finished filming the webisode Teen Stars, Abby Everything. It is being produced by Fremantile Media who owns American Idol. Danielle plays a cross between Hannah Montanna and Nancy Drew, but the whole thing sort of pokes fun at the "disney" style of acting.
 
 
Ivy Moody (took group classes) Logan Borland (former private student)
Cast as Lucy and Charlie Brown in "You're A Good Man Charlie Brown" with Lebanon
Logan was Called back for leading roles in Wizard of Oz with Acting Up

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Zappa Studios Business in late May/June 2010
 
*Carrie-Ellen Zappa invited by Tony Award Winning Equity Theater Playhouse in the Park to submit talent for upcoming Auditions for Equity Production
 
*Casting director working directly with Zappa Studios to audition male students and talent for leading role in paying SAG Feature Film starring an Academy Award Winning Actor and major Hollywood star.  10 talent invited to audition.  Also invited Zappa Studios to submit teen talent for paying SAG Feature Film with Emmy/Academy Award winning Director.  
 
*Casting opportunities for talent under management including feature films, tv, etc.
 
*Zappa Studios Company & Regular Monthly Students invited to attend 3 FREE live professional TV recordings of a late night show - 2 remaining 6/8 & 6/22. Email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it to reserve seats. Parents & family members are also invited to attend.
 
 
 
Zappa Studios Talent Success in June
 
Cast in Film Feature Film with Emmy Award Winning Director/Writer Scott Wegener: "The Last Race"
 
Lyle Benjamin,  Dr. Robert Hill 
Ed Barzee, Bin Sarif
Allie Cousineua, genetics student
Garry Hohnecker, Lounge extra
Ed Morrell, Stuart Richards
Lawrence Humphries, Brandon Aerospace extra
Greg Agnew, Police Captain Gleason
Erin Durkin, Janet 
Tommy Dishman. Joe Sendak


Cast in Local TV Show
Cincinnati Museum Center joined forces with the University of Cincinnati and Time Warner Cable to produce Stem Explorers
 a locally produced television show which brings explorations into science, technology, engineering and math to your home via the Time Warner network
Two of the show's episodes will be filmed at Union Terminal. The following Talent will be filming and appearing on the show as the students the STEM Explorers will be leading in activities
Grace Balbo, Allison & Jaime Edwards, Alexandra Goss, Reagann Hughes, Lawrence Humphries, Casey Kopak
Kelly Lumbert, Katie Kenniston, Chloe Morrell, Max Poff, Cara Severson, Natalia Sezer
Wait Listed if anyone drops out: Henry Huber

 
Congratulations to 10 of Zappa Studios Talent/Students/Alumni
making it to the next round of auditions for the paying professional SAG low Budget Feature Film "40 Miles"
Auditions will be in person with Director from LA in Cincinnati

Final Round (listed in no particular order)

Rachel Barkalow (Jen)
Andrew Roth (Liam)
Julia Kempf (Cassie)
Will Graber (Tyler)
Ernie Rowland (Ed)
Ed Morrell (Darren)
Victoria Shields (Cassie)
Lauren Magness (Jen)
Morgan Sophia-Siciliano (Maggie)
 
Zappa Studios Alumni
Charity Farrell (Jen)
Danielle Bessler (Cassie)
 
Grace Balbo & Olivia Vidas
David Kisor is releasing the CD this morning at JosephBeth! Grace and Olivia sang on the CD and will be singing with David Kisor and all the kids this morning at the live CD release event.  
 
Maddie Burgoon, Emily Kissela, Amalea Vidas, John Maloney
Alumni - Nathan Robbins
Cast in small 9 member singing/performing group with Children's Theater of Cincinnati for Star Camp
 
 
Cast in Willy Wonka Jr.
 Mrs. Gloop Allie Cousineau, Newscaster Cara Severson Matilda Morgan Reece
Alumni
Augustus Gloop  Will Ellis, Grandpa George  Michael Knight, Violet Beauregarde Madison Kilgore Mrs. Teavee Allie Kuroff, Genevieve Jenna VanWeelden, Newscaster Sheila Raghavendran 
Featured Cast * Spencer Berta, Marissa Edwards, Emily Haddix, Katie Hibner, Stuart Sones
Ensemble** Amalia Beyduk, Ruth Davies. Taylor Fox. Michelle Guiot, Katie Kenniston, Max Poff
 
 
Ed Barzee
Cast in the Clermot Inn's Production of "Exhibit This". This is a dinner theater that pays a stipend to actors.
 
Erin Durkin
Cast in the production of Die Meistersinger von Nurnburg with the Cincinnati Opera as a Supernumerary
Cast in the Clermont Inn's Production of "Exhibit This". This is a dinner theater that pays a stipend to actors.
Doing Make-up for Global Lovers premiere at Cincy Fringe
 
Marissa Edwards
Cast as one of the leading brother's in "Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" with East Side Players
 
Christina Gabrielle
Christina will be presenting awards @ the women in films Chrystal /Lucy awards june 1
go to wif.org for press release. She was called by President of Woman in Films.
1200 or more of Industry professionals gather to honor cortney cox and head of Univ./Nbc and others for achievement.
Christina will be presenter as the youngest member of wif next generation future leaders.
You Go Girl! Represent:) Carrie-Ellen
 
Joel Kimling
Joel went to the Cappies Gala Awards where he was nominated to win a cappie for featured actor in a play. Although he did not win, he was the only freshman nominated for a solo cappie.
 
Jessica Kenney
Jessica will be singing and performing for the opening at the Renfro Valley professional concert stage for Daryle Singletary on August 14.
She will have a booth for her merchandise for sale including CD's, T-shirts, photos, etc.
In addition Jess will be performing concerts at local fairs this summer!
 
Adam Marzhauzer
Cast in the part of Richard in the P.L.O.T.T. Performers production of "A Catered Affair" at The Holiday Inn Eastgate. Stipend included.
 
Chloe Morrell
Cast in her first professional paying Print Job
 
Natalia Sezer
 Natalia was offered a role in John Miller's musical Ragtime Joe
She was offered a part or some parts in a TV show with a director she's worked with before - no auditions were required for either
Currently performing in "Global Lover's" which is 1 of 8 Cincinnati Fringe Picks by Jackie Demoline of the Cincinnati Enquirer. Natalie is in the Cincinnati Enquirer for her work in this show - great article and picture!
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Zappa Studios Activities in May 2010
 
 
*Casting at Zappa Studios for Feature Film "The Last Race"
 
*Casting for TV show filming locally
 
*Auditioning for Feature Film shooting in Ohio - will be in Nationwide Theaters
Congrats to the following Talent who were selected for filmed auditions after email submissions of picture/resumes:
Rachel Barkalow, Jessica Kenney, Julia Kempf, Alice Magoto, Taylor McClanahan, Ally Miller, Alex Sedlak, Natalia Sezer, Chloe Morrell,
Ed Barzee, Ed Morrell, Andrew Roth, Emily Sones, Amalea Vidas, Olivia Vidas, Christopher Wells, Gianna Wolf,
 
*Mike Bizzarri filming Monologues/Demo Reels professionally with individual lighting & sound for Zappa Studios Talent
 
 
Congratulations Zappa Studios Talent Success May 2010
 
Cast in Feature Film "The Last Race"
Greg Agnew, Ed Barzee, Tim Donst, Lyle Benjamin, Gary Honecker, Allie Cousineau, Erin Durkin, Lawrence Humphries, Ed Morrell
 
Cast and Filming in TV show shooting locally
Grace Balbo, Joe Balbo, Celeste Blandon, Michelle Faust, Erin Durkin, Lawrence Humphries, Natalia Sezer, Julia Bird
 
Allie Cousineau
Elected Secretary of the Mason Drama Club
Putting together Drama Week Summer Camp at high school
 
Erin Durkin
Cast in leading role as the Devil in Independent Film "Circus Critiques" 
Working on a local TV interview show in Kentucky doing Make-up
 
Jessica Kenney
Submitted her song "Shine" to a local singing contest and was selected to compete with ages 14-19 year olds in a singing/performing live contest
Jessica won first place amidst performers all over the region and out of state
Her song "Shine" produced by John Zappa, Coached by Dixie Karas, Scott Wooley & Carrie-Ellen Zappa will be on the radio
She will be performing live for a head liner in concert TBA
She won money towards a professional recording for a CD
She will also be performing at local Fairs and events this Summer
 
Joel Kimling
Nominated for the Best Featured Actor Award in the play "You Can't Take it With You" for the Cincinnati Cappie Awards 
 The entire production of "You Can't Take it With You" was also nominated for Best Play for the Cappie Awards
 
Lauren Kolas
Cast in the professional production of  "Cinderella" with La Comedia as one of the few high school students cast in this production
Katie Hibner will also be one of only 8 children cast in the show and Alex Sedlak is in the adult ensemble as posted in last month's success page
Lauren recently finished performing in "Curtains" which was just named City Beat's Critic's Pic
 
Jake Laumann
Jake landed a job as a sports announcer for the new show "Kid Pitch" showing on Foxs Sports.  He will be reporting on the Cincinnati Reds as well as commentary for other sports figures.  The show airs on Sunday mornings.  Jake is really excited, he gets to pursue his acting as well as his passion for baseball.   His first taping will air on this coming Sunday, I can let you know the time as soon as we hear.
 
Megan Ledford
Cast as young Cosette in "Les Miserables"
 
Abby Liebowitz
Singing Duet "For Good" from Wicked at her High School Baccalaureate with Hannah Firstenberger
Singing solo "You've Got A Friend" Carole King, and trio with "You Can't Stop the Beat" from Hairspray with Gianna Wolf at her Choir Concert
 
Adam Marzhaueser
Performing in "Curtains" with CTM which won City Beat's award for Critic's Pic
 
Jenna Van Weelden
Jenna made the Dance Team at Mount Notre Dame and has already started practices – twice a week for two hours a day.  It is very competitive team and she is excited for opportunity to dance with them and greatly improve her dance skills too
 
Christopher Wells
Cast in both productions of "Carousel" & "Big River" at the Carnegie with professional directors DeeAnee Brill/Ed Cohen/Mark Hardy and musical directors/Cincinnati Ballet and Carmon Deleon. Big River is a small cast of only 15 where all performers will play multiple singing and dancing roles. Due to his schedule he will be unable to perform in Big River, but it is an honor to have been considered and cast.
 
Gianna Wolf
Cast in the lead female role of Natalie in "All Shook Up"
 
Called Back for lead & Supporting Roles in "Willy Wonka Jr"
Allie Cousineau, Marissa Edwards, Taylor Fox, Max Poff, Morgan Reece, Cara Severson
 
 
Alumni Students
 
Called Back for lead & Supporting roles in "Willy Wonka Jr"
Spencer Berta, Ruth Davies, Will Ellis, Emily Haddix, Maddison Kilgore, Allie Kuroff, Michael Knight, Sheila Raghavendran, Jenna VanWeelden
 
Will Ellis
Playing the lead role of Ugly in "Honk Jr" at school & singing the soprano boy solo parts in the Berstein Mass directed by Carmon Deleone.

Congratulations to 10 of Zappa Studios Talent/Students/Alumni
making it to the next round of auditions for the Feature Film "40 Miles"
Auditions will be in person with Director from LA in Cincinnati

Final Round (listed in no particular order)

Rachel Barkalow (Jen)
Andrew Roth (Liam)
Julia Kempf (Cassie)
Will Graber (Tyler)
Ernie Rowland (Ed)
Ed Morrell (Darren)
Victoria Shields (Cassie)
Lauren Magness (Cassie)
 
Zappa Studios Alumni
Charity Farrell (Jen)
Danielle Bessler (Cassie)
 
 
Zappa Studios Activities in April/May 2010
 
*Casting for Feature Film "The Last Race" with 4 time Emmy Award Winning Director Scott Wegener. Several Zappa Studios Talent came out for the first audition at Zappa Studios and had a great audition experience.
2nd auditions located at Zappa Studios this coming Wednesday May 5th @ 7pm. Males Ages teens through adults. Females Ages late teens through Adult
Please confirm if you are attending by emailing This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
 
 
* Zappa Studios Modeling/TV/FIlMAudition/Broadway CLASS taught by Laura Macy still has openings!

Broadway veteran Equity performer Bruce Davis will do a presentation and discuss his Broadway auditioning experience. Award winning model Tiffancy Macey guest instructor  

Two classes remain:  Tuesdays May 11- 6:30 to 8:15 & May 18- 6:30 to 8:00 

Classes held at Zappa Studios located at the Sharonville Fine Arts Center, 11165 Reading Road, Sharonville, OH

Cost is $35 for each individual class                             If you would like to attend an individual class please contact Carrie-Ellen at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

 

*Casting for TV series shooting locally - over 30 Zappa Studios Talent already cast and working in TV show

*Zappa Studios Teaching 3rd Acting Class finishing the school year at SMOY. Hired Amalea Vidas and Alexandra Goss as student Interns to assist.

*Zappa Studios Company Select members performed solos at Fundraising event for SFAC
Sue Koetz in charge of event said "the audience love the performers, were very impressed with the talent and she felt the kids and teenagers did an outstanding job!"
"Thank you all for the amazing performances on Friday night!    You looked, acted, and sounded very professional.  In addition to that, I would like to thank you for being on time to both sound checks and the performance.  I was very proud of you all and I know Carrie Ellen is real, real proud!" Beth Severson 
"I am very proud and appreciate you and your parents talents and efforts in making this such a successful event!". Congrats! Carrie-Ellen Zappa
 
 
Congratulations Zappa Studios Talent April 2010
Accepted in NKU BFA program in Musical Theater  - Abby Liebowitz

She was also awarded the Hawkins Music Scholarship through the Warren County Arts Council which she applied for

Cast in professional paying La Comedia's Production of "Cinderella"
Katie Hibner & Alexandra Sedlak
 
Cast in TV series shooting in Cincinnati for over a month
Natalia Bird, Julia BirdGrace Balbo, Keiko Balbo, Joe Balbo, Ed Barzee, Lyle Benjamin, Allie Cousineau, Patrick Clark, Lydia Cousineau, Michael Donst, Sonny Burnette, Owen Gunderman, Gary Hohnecker, Chloe Morrell, Ed Morrell, Joe Zappa
Carrie-Ellen Zappa
 
Cast in "Suessical" with College Conservatory of Music Prep department Summer Musical
Katie Hibner as Bird Girl, Natalia Bird as Kangaroo, Julia Kempf as Mazey, Lauren Magness as Gertrude, Cara Severson as Jojo
 
Cast in "Les Miserables"
Emily Farnell as Cozette, Allie Cousineau as understudy for Madame.
 
Ed Barzee
Cast in Hollywood Feature Film "Secretariat" directed by Randall Wallace for additional scene work in Louisville last month.
 
Melissa Campbell

Melissa auditioned this evening for the PLOTT performers variety show and was chosen to perform/compete this coming Saturday evening.  She will also be playing the role of Kim Macafee in "Bye Bye Birdi" with Bart's Bard theater Company

Katie Hibner
Cast in the professional paying theater company La Comedia's production of "Cinderella". This is Katie's first professional show
 
Emily Kissela
Check out Emily Kissela singing with her professional band "Innocent Commotion" new fan page on face book. 
Just search Innocent commotion.  Listen to the audio clips on the left and you will be able to hear their fun and very hip original songs.
 Innocent Commotion has been playing out at church, community, fundraising events and competing in local battle of the bands. They have recorded their first CD and are working on additional original songs and recording more music.

 Jessica Kenny

 submitted her rough recording of SHINE produced by John Zappa and coached by Scott Wooley, Dixie Karas and Carrie-Ellen Zappa to the Renfro Valley Singing Contest and was chosen as a finalist.  She competes next Saturday, May 1st
 
Chloe Morrell
Cast in additional role in "Annie" as one of the Bolen sisters. This is her biggest role she has played to date.
 
Alexandra Sedlak
 Cast in the ensemble of the professional paying theater La Comedia's summer production of Cinderella
 
Abigail Songer
Cast as Alice in "Bye Bye Birdie" with Bart's Bard

Alumni Students
Charity Farrell & Raven Thomas performing in King's Island professional paid Singing/Dance Review Show
 
Spotlight on Students in December 2009  
 
Zappa Studios Thankful for Growing Studio
& Successful Students & Talent Represented in 2009
 
Talent Management, Coaching for Stage & Screen, Casting,
Film Screenings, Film Production, CD Production
 
Working with MTV, Disney, Local Talent Agents, Casting Directors
Musician/Composer/Arranger/Producer - John Zappa
Broadway Musical Director/Composer/Arranger/Musician/Vocal Coach Scot Wooley
Nashville Songwriter/Coach - Trina Harmon
Carrie-Ellen Zappa's Assistants; Lori Boone, Beth Severson, Tonya Vidas, Julia Bird
 
 
11165 Reading Road
Sharonville, OH 45241
 
Email:  This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it       Website: www.carrie-ellenzappa.com
513-256-8937 (the best way to reach me is by email)
COMING SOON! Zappa Studios Website
 
Zappa Studios is hiring one assistant and looking to bring on board additional teachers to work at the studio for 2010
        Interviews are beginning this week and will continue into December.
We are now accepting resumes for consideration. Please include what you are specifically interested in teaching and a description of class/workshop.
 
 
 
Happy Thanksgiving to all my students, talent I represent, their families and my colleagues!
 
I am very grateful to all of you for being part of Zappa Studios, or just continuing to be interested in the progress.
There are many things to be grateful for. Finding a home for my studio at the Sharonville Fine Arts Center this past year and experiencing the growing success of each of my students and the new opportunities coming to my studio are just a few.
I am especially thrilled to have my amazing husband, John Zappa, working with me and some of my students on CD recording and production, music for films, film crew and more. You can often find him and our new puppy "Django" visiting the studio and helping with various projects.
 
The following is a brief summary of recent activities with the studio this month and upcoming activities planned for December 2009 and January 2010
 
1. Zappa Studios Management working with Casting for MTV on new confidential project.
 
2. Zappa Studios is happy to officially Announce 2 Talent working as leads in MTV's National TV show "Taking the Stage" produced by Nick Lachey starring Emily Sones and Carlton Totten. Maddie Burgoon has also been filmed in feature events, performing, scenes and we hope her individual and ensemble work will make the edits.
 
3. Film "Bad Heart" cast & produced by Zappa Studios, directed by my brother-in-law, Joe Zappa, Starring SAG, AFTRA, EQUITY veteran actor Bob Elkins, veteran professional theater/musical theater/Film, TV actor Ernie Rowland - both represented by Zappa Studios, & over 30 Zappa Studios Talent, and crew including myself, John Zappa, Julia Bird, Kurt Philippo. Filming to be scheduled for December/January
 
3. 3 CD's being produced by my husband, John Zappa, for 2 of  Zappa Studios Talent and solo artists, 1 is John Zappa's CD with 14 ZS talent singing in the chorus. Music for film produced by "Fade To Grey Films".
 
4. SATURDAY DECEMBER 5th - LIVE SOLO SINGING/PERFORMANCES
Zappa Studios Cast Talent in live one hour solo singing performances for the City of Sharonville's Holiday Event all day on Saturday December 5th. Come by and see them perform outside my studio or on a horse carriage ride!
 
5. SUNDAY DECEMBER 6th - A RED CARPET AFFAIR: TALENT SHOW & FILM SCREENING located at Zappa Studios in the 140 Seat Theater
Talent Show located at Zappa Studios for acting, singing, dance & film screening of Zappa Studios talent in Film, TV, Commercial, Websites on Sunday December 6th from 2-5pm.
FREE Practice and Coaching workshop on stage for live talent show from Carrie-Ellen Zappa Master Class workshop earlier that day from 11am-1:30pm for all regular students taking 2 lessons a month.
 
6. THURSDAY DECEMBER 10th - LIVE TV SHOW RECORDING in local TV studio
1 hour TV show starring Zappa Studios Ensemble Class on Thursday December 10th. Zappa Studios Talent welcome to attend and participate in a live audience. You must reserve a spot as space is limited in the studio. Email me to confirm and receive location.
 
7. A RED CARPET AFFAIR: Located at Zappa Studios 140 Seat Theater
Zappa Studios Student/Talent Reunion Party and Film Screening at Zappa Studios in January 
starring Zappa Studios talent in performances. Date TBA.
 
8. Invited to cast talent to perform live on weekly TV series. More info coming Soon!
 
9. Continue to manage and hire Talent/Students to teach acting, singing, theater at a Satellite private program in the Tri-State. Based on the success of the first session, we have been invited back for additional work. Allie Cousineau, Marrisa Edwards, Alexandra Goss, Hannah Firstenberger. Claire Husting will begin in 2010.
 
10. Representation of Adult and child talent continues to grow and welcomes seasoned, professional veterens as well as beginning actors to the studio.
 
11. Working on getting a new website and a scheduler which will be on the website available 24/7 allowing students and talent to schedule lessons, classes, workshops and meetings as well as pay online. Coming Soon!
 
12. 2010 Upcoming Film Screenings and Red Carpet Affairs with: Zappa Studios "Bad Heart",  VSM Entertainment - various films,
Confidential Fundraiser & More
 
13. 2010 Upcoming Concert at Zappa Studios. TBA
 
14. To See individual Students Success on Stage & Screen please visit my website.
 
I look forward to seeing all of you at the studio in 2010
Carrie-Ellen Zappa
Zappa Studios Owner

Congratulations Zappa Studios Talent

 

 

 

*Zappa Studios Now Casting                           Live Performing Company                           Email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
 
*Company Members are beginning to perform LIVE on TV and being Interviewed
 
*Carrie-Ellen Zappa is assisting in Casting an upcoming Feature Film in the tri-state
 
*hired 2 students/talent to teach acting at a local school 
 
 *Currently Hiring teachers to offer classes, workshops and more beginning February
 
*Now Renting Upstairs Wherehouse space for Rehearsals, Events, Dance practice, Band practice, Photo shoots,  Filming etc.   
 
 
 
Rachel Barkalow
Rachel has recorded 2 songs in Nashville, Tenn and they are now on myspace!

please go to    www.myspace.com/rachelbarkalow
listen to them, let us know what you think and pass them on
 we would love for the whole world to hear her!
Danielle Bessler
Danielle's been asked to do another paid project by the recording studio that she did the jingle for, but this time it has her as a soloist and as a lead. 
She's back in the studio recording a third song this month 
 
Bob Elkins
Working again with Heyman Talent Agency and thrilled to be back in the agency. Cast in a Sears in house film.
 
Taylor Fox
Cast in the next Plott Performer production. She is currently performing in the Plott Performer show
 and was invited to be in their upcoming show without auditioning  
 
Kaleigh Howland
Kaleigh has her first IMBD for "Cincinnati Entertainment"
 
Emily Kissela
Competed in the Overtures Singing Competition in the Classical genre and made it to Semi Finals
Jessica Kenny 

First Zappa Studios Star Performer to be interviewed and perform LIVE on Ciny/KY TV show cast by Carrie-Ellen Zappa Cast in the next Plott Performer production. She is currently performing in the Plott Performer show and was invited to be in their upcoming show without auditioning


 
Julia Kempf
Tested one of the highest in Ohio with a 98th percentile and has been offered scholarships to several highschools
She is currently in "The King & I" at CCM playing Butri
"I didn't think I was that smart" Julia Kempf
 
Abby Liebowitz
Apllied and has been accepted into University of Cincinnati & Wright State with scholarships offered to her at both schools
 
Jenny March
Cast in Thoroughly Modern Millie at Cincinnati Country Day School and is playing the role of one of the Pricilla Girls, named Lucille
She auditioned and was accepted into the 2 year Musical Theater Intensive Program at CCM
She also apllied and was accepted into studying in NY for a Broadway workshop in 2010 
 
Gloria McNerney
Competed in the Overture Awards Competition in Musical Theater and has made it to Semi Finals
 
Taylor McClanahan
Taylor submitted for the Hollywoed Feature Film "True Grit" and was personally invited by casting to audition
She is going to be performing in "Museum" for her school and she was cast as Baraba Zimmer. She had to learn a New York accent for it. 
She was specifically invited by the director to be part of the show and did not have to audition but was just cast in the show in a supporting role.
Taylor is also working on the film "Bad Heart" and interviewing with talent agents
Other recent projects film include "The Last Shot", "Without Mirrors", "Forerver Scarred"
Recently Taylor was at the Cavalcade of Customs and met Jake T. Austin (Jake plays Max on Disney's "Wizards of Waverly Place)
 
"Thank you for making me a better actress, Carrie-Ellen!
Sincerely,
Taylor McClanahan"
 
Chelsea Renner
Chelsea is currently shooting "Kid's Gone Green" in a leading role for TV, PSA, web. Through this project the director has enjoyed working with Chelsea and feels she is a strong actress and has offered her a role in an upcoming feature film.
 
Alexandra Sedlak
Alex is cotinuing to write songs and is working on a music video for one of her pieces 
Alex is working on a couple films at school (Miami University), one she is  the lead actress, and she is writing two songs for the soundtrack to another.  
 
Natalia Sezer
Interviewed and was accepted into Katalyst Talent Agency
Invited to be in the cast without auditioning in Ink Tank's "Teenagers" because of her fine work in the last show with the company Ink Tank
She is also working on CCM's "King & I" as a wife
Cast in "Kid's Gone Green" extra
Cast in 4 upcoming Films TBA
 
Katie Sigmon
Interviewed and was accepted by Heyman Talent Agency
 
Jacob Vonderhaar
Jacob has his first IMBD for "Cincinnati Entertainment". Jacob will be shooting in "Kids Gone Green" this weekend. Although he was unable to make the audition, he submitted his resume and picture and was selected for a small role. The director has asked him to audition for a feature film as well.  
 
Rebecca Wallingford
Rebecca and her father Tim recently did a duet at her schoolstalent show with an Annie medley. 
She sang "Maybe" dressed as an "orphan" then
walked behind a screen and switched  her clothes and then came back
out in a red dress and wig and together They sang "I don't need anything but you"
 
Christopher Wells
Auditioned and cast as the Cat in the Hat in "Suessical the Musical"
 
 
Emily Sones & Carlton Totten

Playing a lead role in the MTV National TV series "Taking the Stage"
page and the new trailer! 

http://remotecontrol.mtv.com/2010/01/04/video-taking-the-stage-and-tyler-are-back-for-season-two/

 

Congratulations Zappa Studios Alumni Students

Hanna Firstenberger
Applied and has been accepted into Northern Kentucky University. I enjoyed helping you prepare for auditions!
 
Nathan Robbins
Competed in the Overture Awards competition in the Musical Theater genre and made it to finals
 

 

 Emily Sones & Carlton Totten

 

 

Be sure to watch  MTV's National TV show called "Taking the Stage" 

Co-Starring Emily Sones & Carlton Totten beginning January 28th!

The T.V premiere date is January 28th at 11 pm right after America’s Best Dance Crew on MTV on Channel 35. 

This year it is a half hour format versus an hour so it will be a bit faster paced. 

There are also two TV show specials on January 16th.  

There is an hour special at 11 am focusing on the end of last year and graduation followed by a half hour special introducing the new students. 

They plan 12 episodes this season versus 8 last year.

Check out the trailer at www.MTV.com

Both talent have been interviewed for various newspapers and more!

 

Congratulations Zappa Studios Talent  
 
Rachel Barkalow
Rachel has recorded 2 songs in Nashville, Tenn and they are now on myspace!
 
Please go to    www.myspace.com/rachelbarkalow
listen to them, let us know what you think and pass them on
 we would love for the whole world to hear her!

 

 

 
Congratulations Zappa Studios Talent
 
 
 Christina Gabrielle (living in Los Angeles)
 
Christina just finished 15 days working on Hollywood Feature Film "Little Focker" by Universal Pictures IMBD
side by side in stunt sences with Ben Stiller, Robert Di Nero, Owen Wilson, Barbara Striesand and Jinks the Cat and Jink's stand in!
  Film will be released in July Universal
 
Watch for Christina on Desperate Housewives shot dec 12
 
Cast in Golden Globe nominated National TV show Modern Family IMDB
Christina has now been booked on Modern Famliy again today for the forth time since the pilot in April
Christina's friend Jackson Odell is a principle with possi in a recurring role
 
 Congratulations Zappa Studios Talent
 
  Jessica Kenney
 Jessica Kenney’s first co-written song

with Nashville/LA grammy award nominated songwriter Trina Harmon just released for download!

 

Zappa Studios & John Zappa composed & arranged instrumentation, recorded and produced this song.

 

Check it out and get the free download at:

 

http://twiturm.com/r6edj

 

Thanks for helping Zappa Studios and Jessica Kenney spread the word to others,

we’d really like to see the downloads increase. 

Be on the look-out for Jess’ second release, SHINE, coming soon!!!

Congratulations Zappa Studios Talent
 
Jake Vonderhaar
 
Jake made his 2nd National Television appearance on "Brothers and Sisters" last night!
His first appearance on National TV was in "America's Most Wanted"
 
Jake will be in Zappa Studios production of "Bad Heart" directed by Joe Zappa
 
Jake is currently in a one year commercial, print add campaign with Kohl's
 
Jake has been in numerous short independent films, commercials, music videos and more. He was interviewed on "Cincy Entertainment"
 
Email update from his mom, Tommi Vonderhaar on Jake's current work in Los Angeles
"We are in sunny LA shooting w/Ken Davitian and Jon Lovitz. I just wanted to let you know that the teaser is going to be released by Ken Davitian at the Golden Globes while he walks the red carpet!! Also, Jon Lovitz is taking it to Sundance!! The teaser will go viral by the end of the week!!! WOW!! Jacob is soooo excited and so am I! When I know more I will let you know too. Thanks for all of your support and guidance!"
 
 Tommi Vonderhaar
 
I am so proud of you Jake. You trained hard, studied the craft, took direction, practiced and auditioned, auditioned, auditioned!
Have a great shoot in LA this week:) See you Sunday in Cincy for our film shoot:)
Carrie-Ellen Zappa
 

Congratulations Zappa Studios Talent
 
 
 
Jake Lauman, Natalia Sezer, Alice Magoto, Chloe Morrell, Kelly Lumbert
Thanks for supporting several of Zappa Studios Students in a National Commercial Contest during the Super bowl. Please go this website to vote!
Carrie-Ellen Zappa
 
Jake Vonderhaar - returned from LA to Cincinnati last month
just booked his first voice over for a children's video game.
Jake was in Sunday's newspaper in the catalog for Kohl's. He is dressed in a hip outfit holding a skateboard with a great smile.
It's the first time we have actually seen him in print! Jakes Grandmother in Texas is actually the one who saw him first. She called to confirm it was him so we know he made it all the way to Texas!
He also just found out he booked a commercial for Golden Era. He had auditioned for the cd (casting director) for a different commercial and had made it to the final two, between Jake and another boy. The director felt the other boy had more of a 70's vibe so jake didn't get that one. The CD remembered Jake when the second commercial came around and didn't even audition him, just booked him from the previous audition.
 
Marissa Edwards
Marissa was part of a singing cotest with a group called "Notetorious" and won. Thank you all for your votes that helped Mason High School win!
Marissa and her group recorded two songs at FOX19. 
Her performance was aired on Christmas evening!
 
Jessica Kenny
Live performance November 19th & on Christmas on FOX 19.
Jessica sang one of her songs on her 2nd CD she is currently working on called "Shine" written by Grammy Award Winning Singer and arranged & recorded by John Zappa.

Jess's new myspace      www.myspace.com/jessicakenneymusic

"Carrie-Ellen and John (Zappa), Thanks to you for all that you have taught Jess this year.  We are looking forward to an exciting 2010 and to recording SHINE soon!!!!" :)  Jeanna Kenney


 
 
Natalia Sezer, Allie Cousineau
Danced and performed auditions for a music video with DJ from Florida and other professional performer, rappers
First link is blog of entire tweezy dance m-video with Kj narrating..
Second link is actual footage of the video in the group dance-off..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-_1HRLnHurs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2l_KaEPgHpI&feature=channel
 
Will Graber
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GIQK5_LKKBQ
This will take you to a youtube video of will promoting the show Oliver at the Carnegie. This was a rehearsal
 
Natalia Sezer, Gianna Wolf
Julia Kempf, Jessica Kenney
Alumni Student - Rachel Scot
Cast of "Fallen" Interviews Hosted by Tyler Middendorf (IMBD) As we prepped for Pitch season, we'll be posting interviews periodically.  Check out the first one featuring Michele Fink and Rachel Scott.
Fallen does the mind good.  Pass the link on!
http://www.facebook.com/l/2bc13;www.fallentheseries.com/site/index.php/extras
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Jessica Kenney
Performing live on TV on channel 19 November 19th!
Cast in print Commercial
Came in 2nd place in Zappa Studios Talent Show
Working on 2nd song for CD with Grammy Award Song Writer & John Zappa Producing/Arranging/Recording music
 
Leah Hall
Won Zappa STudios Talent Show
Invited to sing at a church on Christmas Eve accompanied by Scot Wooley on piano
 
Cara Severson
Cast in the lead female child role of Tina Denmark in "Ruthless" with Middletown Lyric Theater - a community theater with adults
 
Natalia Sezer
Cast in 2nd Inktank play titled "Assurance". She performed in the world premiere of the  first Intank play this past weekend.
 
Current Students Cast in Cinderella with the Children's Theater of Mason
Abby Leibowitz as the Fairy Godmother, Allie Cousineau as the Stepmother
Michelle Guiott as a horse
Ensemble - Will Ellis, Allie Kuroff, Claire Rowe, Katie Hibner, Katie Kensington, Taylor Fox
 
Alumni Student - Lexi Kilgore as the stepsister Joy
Alumni Students in ensemble - Morgan Reece, Sheila Raghavandran, Ruth Davies, Spencer Berta, Kelly Lumbert, Emma Rogge, Katie Wenzel, Amalia Beyduk
 
 
Performed live for Sharonville Christmas on the Square w/horse Carriage Rides
Solo Singing Performances - Jessica Kenney, Gianna Wolf,
Duets: Leah Hall & Amalea Vidas
Marissa Edwards and friend
Kennedy Carstons, Abby Docherty & Maddie Kilgore
 
Auditioned for lead teen role (ages 12-16) in "True Grit" Hollywood Feature Film with star Matt Damon
Rachel Barkalow, Chelsea Renner, Natalia Sezer, Jessica Kenney, Julia Kempf, Lauren Magness, Kala Deastuels
 Zappa Studios Talent Performing LIVE December 5th, 2009  1-2pm located near Zappa Studios in the Depot Square in Downtown Sharonville
12:00-1pm       Leah Hall & Amalea Vidas 
1:00-2pm        Jessica Kenney
2:00-3pm        Gianna Wolf 
1:30                Marissa Edwards & Friend
4-5pm             Kennedy Carstens (with friends Abby Docherty & Zappa Studios Alumni Maddie Kilgore)
 
Zappa Studios was invited to cast Solo/Duet & Ensemble Singers and Musicians for The annual Carriage Rides on Depot Square in Downtown Sharonville.
 
This event invites the community to join in celebrating the holiday season with free horse drawn carriage rides through the downtown area and many of our non-profit organizations selling snacks and gift items.Music groups will be riding in the carriage with the public, strolling about the downtown area and performing in front of Zappa Studios at the Sharonville Fine Arts
 Congratulations Zappa Studios Talent
 Emily Kissela  
Emily just finished starring in the lead role of the Narrator in "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat"
Today she opens in the professional paying Children's Theater of Cincinnati Holiday Follies at the Taft downtown
She will be taping on Fox channel 19 (IMBD)
to tape some Christmas songs with the Children’s Theatre to be played on the radio over the holidays.  
She is representing Sycamore high school singing at overtures for the classical division. 
She managed to pull of high honors for her first quarter freshman year. 
She will be singing at the Kenwood Lutheran church for Christmas Eve with some other kids, and then a couple songs on her own. 
The band she sings with "innocent commotion" made it to the finals for battle of the bands at Sycamore high school and will be competing on the 18th of Dec
see the audition on YouTube under Innocent Commotion battle of the bands
 Spotlight on Students in November 2009
 
Congratulations Zappa Studios Talent
 
Zappa Studios Ensemble Members
To Perform a live original TV show on Thursday December 10th for Cincinnati Entertainment for a live studio audience. Performance will be recorded for future recording for TV
 
Katie Sigmon
Invited by producer Jimmy Conroy (IMBD) to be a host on a reality show.
Jimmy Conroy produced documentary directed by James Chressanthis (IMBD) hosted by Angela Bassett
playing on PBS THIS WEEK!
 
Jessica Kenney
Zappa Studios Talent Performing LIVE December 5th, 2009  1-2pm
 1:00        Jessica Kenney
Zappa Studios was invited to cast Solo/Duet & Ensemble Singers and Musicians for The annual Carriage Rides on Depot Square in Downtown Sharonville
This event invites the community to join in celebrating the holiday season with free horse drawn carriage rides through the downtown area and many of our non-profit organizations selling snacks and gift items.Music groups will be riding in the carriage with the public, strolling about the downtown area and performing in front of Zappa Studios at the Sharonville Fine Arts CenterCalled back for Professional Paying gig working 6 days a week singing and performing for the summer for King's Island
 
Lilly Shires - currently my youngest student just turning age 7
Sang solo accompinied by Trumpet and piano "The Trumpet Child" by Over the Rhine - a group currently finishing being on tour in the west coast recently  and was a huge success. Her vocal and musical talents are impressive
Zappa Studios invited Lilly Shires to perform live December 5th for the Annual Holday Event on Depot Square in Downtown Sharonville
 
Allie Cousineau
Performing as a dancer in KJ 52's Christian Artist new music video 
 
Kristen Brown
Performed Songs Solo for 45 minutes at funtoberfest in Kentucky. She also booked a Dillards Fashion show.
 
Leah Hall
Invited by the Conductor to sing with the Cincinnati Choral Society as the one child soloist singing in Hebrew accompinied by a harp for a Holiday Event
Zappa Studios invited Leah Hall to perform live December 5th for the Annual Holiday Event on Depot Square in Downtown Sharonville
 
Christopher Wells
Invited by Casting Director for Tony Award Winning Playhouse in the Park to audition for "The History of Invulnerability".
He is performing in the Nutcracker at the Aronoff Center 
 
Ernie Rowland 
Cast and Performing in "Once Upon A Mattress" with professional paying Jersey Productions
 
Katie Hieatt
                         Cast in Miracle on 34th Street as "Maryke" (the little Dutch girl) at the professional paying Covedale Center for the Performing Arts Center.
                                                                                      She is also performing in professional paying Jersey Productions "Once Upon A Mattress"
 
Chelsea Renner, Joe Zappa,  Michael Baker, Kurt Phillippo
Performed dramatically intense and challenging roles in local indepdendant film maker's Sahil  Sharma's film "Tough Talk"
 
 
Zappa Studios Alumni Students
 
Charity Farrell - Attending Wright State University
Cast in Professional Paying gig working 6 days a week singing and performing for the summer for King's Island
 
Danielle Bessler - Living in LA
 Was invtied by recommendation for a a general audition with Nickelodeon today.  She has a 3rd callback audition for a nonunion pilot called Life in Fedoraworld. 
 
Natalie Bessler - Living in LA
Natalie has a Mattel print audition.  Last week Natalie got a call back on a Walmart commercial and made it to the final 12.
Her IMDB credit went up for her short film "ATear!
  • A Tear (2010) (post-production) .... Marissa - age 5

  • "NCIS: Los Angeles" .... Alina (1 episode, 2009)
        - Pushback     (2009) TV episode .... Alina
    •  
     Raven Thomas
    Called back for Professional Paying gig workging 6 days a week singing and performing for the summer for King's Island
    Spotlight on Students in October 2009
    Congratulations Zappa Studios Talent
     
    Zappa Studios Casting was able to bring in 35 Children & Adults to work in
    Disney's "Secretariat"
    thoughnetworking with Disney Casting & the Director of the Film, Randall Wallace
     
    All of the Talent with * in front of their names were offered feature roles, on camera close ups and/or special attention by directors in scenes with the talented stars in the film including the title role - Secretariat
     
    Carrie-Ellen Zappa will be producing Screeings of the film at Zappa Studios when the film is out in 2010
    We can all come together - Talent, Friends & Family and have our tri-state version of the red carpet Hollywood experience, celebrate as a group, pt each other out and have fun!
     
    *Gianna Wolf, *Christina Gabrielle, *Lori Gabrielle, Amy Chapman, *Kayla, Sarah Lonsert, Mom Lonsert, *Ed Barzee, Jennifer Lauman, *Kaliegh Howland  *Kim Howland *Will Ellis Fran Ellis Lisa Wolf  Sammy Wolf
    *Paul, Greg, Rachel Barkalow, Mom Barkalow, Rebecca Wollingford, Tim Wollingford, Jessica Kenney, Gina Kenney, Natalia Sezer, Julia Sezer, Julia Kempf, Julia Kempf's Grandma, Julia Kempf's Grandpa
    Joe Zappa, *Lonell Childred, Mom Childred, *Keith Dodson, Frank Williams, Courtney Harris, Johnathan Tipton, *Carrie-Ellen Zappa
    Disney's Hollywood Feature Film "Secretariat"

    works with Zappa Studios for Casting
     
    Starring:
     
    Diane Lane, John Malkovitch, James Brolin, Scott Glenn, Dylan Walsh and more
     
    Disney' s Casting in Lexington asked Carrie-Ellen Zappa and Zappa Studios
    to provide talent for filming when they needed more actors.
    Zappa Studios provided 35 Talent who were cast in Featured & Extra Roles
     
     
    "Thank you so much for helping bring talent to this film.
    You have helped make this movie."
    Director of Secretariat, Randall Wallace
    (IMDB, writer of BraveHeart & director/writer of other Hollywood Feature Films)
     
     
     
    The following talent from Zappa Studios ages 7-Adult
    were cast and participated in 1-4 days of filming last week in a Hollywood Feature Film
     

    Rachel Barkalow & Mom, Ed Barzee, Julia Bird, Amy Chapman, Christina Gabrielle, Lori Gabrielle, Courtney Harris, Jeanna Kenney, Jessica Kenney, Julia Kempf & her 2 grandparents, Jake Laumann, Jennifer Laumann, Jillian Laumann, Michelle Launsert, Sarah Launsert, Kalyla Noel, Philip Noris, Chelsea Renner, Melissa Renner,Natalia Sezer, Melissa Renner, Lisa Wolf, Grace Nikirk, Harold Nikirk, Rebecca Wollingford,
    Tim Wollingford, Frank Whitaker, Sammy Wolf, Gianna Wolf, Paul & Greg, Carrie-Ellen Zappa

     
     
    Zappa Studios Talent Performed Songs Accapella Live to audience of hundreds
    to entertain the extras & PA's (Production Assistants) in holding, (location while waiting) to be filmed
     
    Ed Barzee, Julia Kempf, Jessica Kenney, Michelle Lonsert & Gianna Wolf
     
     
    Zappa Studios Talent will be working this week in Louisville on "Secretariet"
    Zappa Studios Talent and Carrie-Ellen learned valuable lessons working on set on this film. Some were asked to return for more profesional paying work. Some were selected for close up time on the film acting with and directly next to stars in several scenes. Carrie-Ellen made valuable networking connections and looks forward to working with a casting director for future projects for Zappa Studios Talent, 1 local director, and 1 in California.  This was a valuable experience for everyone who participated. 


    Carrie-Ellen Zappa Welcomes colleague
     
    Bob Elkins - SAG,AFTRA, EQUITY
     
    to Zappa Studios Talent Management
     
    Professional Actor, Writer, Acting Coach, Director & Storyteller
     
    Bob Elkins Bio
     
    For the past several decades Bob has travelled, as a sales consultant, sales manager and even owner of an industrial company was combined with thirty years as a working actor and actor coach while living in Los Angeles, California, and Cincinnati, Ohio area.
     
    Bob won the Best Actor Award in Dublin, Ireland 2003 Music and Film Festival for his work in the film "Home Free". The following year he was presented with the Spirit of Cincinnati/Actor Film Actor award at the 2004 Cincinnati International Film Festival.
     
    It is from his rich varied background that he draws his artistic wisdom.
     
    Stage Credits:
    Having had roles in some 80 different stage productions, he has portrayed a range of characters from comedy to the dark side. These include: the World Premiere of Thom Atkinson's "Clear Liquor and Coal Black Nights" at the Tony Award Winning Regional Equity Theater Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, dual -cast in two supporting roles: Mr. Klemper in "The Boys Next Door" also at the Playhouse, "Dancing in Lughnasa" in the role of the Priest, performed at the Equity Human Race Theatre in Dayton, Ohio; Nickels-the-Devil in "JB; Nick in "Who's Afraid of Virginia Wolf"; Mr. Roberts in "Mr. Roberts"; Mark in "Passion Fruit" at the Road Theatre in Los Angeles, California. Bob has also directed "Streetcar Named Desire" and Leonid Andreyev's "He Who Get's Slapped".
     
    Television Credits:
    "The Pennsylvania Miner's Story" - an ABC TV Movie of the week; James Cameron's "Expedition: Bismarck" - Discovery Channel; "The Trouble With Mother", "Just Another Stupid Kid" and "Andrew" - Multimedia Productions (syndicated); "The Other Eden" a KET Regional Network Presentation; and "The War that Made American" - a National PBS Presentation
     
    Commercial/Industrial/Voice Over/Print: Multiple National, Regional and local in all areas.
     
    Film Credits:
    Actor Award Winning "Home Free", Emmy Nominated "Beowulf", April's Fool, Tattered Angel, The Elevator Man, Within, The Greater Good, Heaven lies Here, Zombie Cult Massacre, . Perhaps one of his most memorable roles was that of Bobby Day the DJ in "Coal Miner's Daughter" with Sissy Spacek and Tommy Lee Jones.
     
    Training:
    Bob Luke, NY (TV/Film Study), Laura Fine, NY (Meisner Technique/Scene Study), Dee Marcus, LA (Improv), Jason Alexander, LA (Master Acting class), Eyer Theater School and Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, D. Lynn Meyers C.S.A (Acting for Film), Rocco Dal Vera, CCM (Classics), Motorcycle Training; Alba Emoting Technique/CCM.
     
    Working with Zappa Studios:
    Carrie-Ellen Zappa has had the honor and privilege of performing with Bob Elkins, as well as directing Bob in two World Premieres at the Aronoff Center for Cincinnati Playwrights Initiative, working with writer/author/editor Chuck Sambuchino. Recently Zappa Studios presented a film screening of "Beowulf" starring Bob Elkins. Bob participated in the actor/director talk back and then flew off to his second film screening of the day which he starred in at the 20th Century.
    Zappa Studios is producing a short film and is honored to be working once again with Bob Elkins, who is starring in the emotional piece.
    Carrie-Ellen is thrilled to welcome Bob to Zappa Studios Talent Management as an actor.  Bob will also be teaching a Group Master Class and offering additional classes for Zappa Studios Talent/Students in 2010. Bob's experience, training, coaching and professionalism will be a wonderful addition to Zappa Studios.
     
    Congratulations Zappa Studios Talent
     
    Alice Magoto
     
    Cast in professional production "Oz-The Musical" 
     
    OnBroadway performer from the Broadway Show "The Color Purple" Todrick Hall creating, directing and performing in the production of the touring show, OZ -The Musical. This original musical based on the Wizard of Oz.
     
    Alice will have a chance to work with performers from national shows, including American Idol, High School Musical 1, 2 &3, So You Think You Can Dance, That's So Raven, V-Factory, and MTV's Danity Kane. 

     

    Congratulations Zappa Studios Talent Jessica Kenney

     

    FOX 19 has invited Jessica back for her second TV interview and recording. They requested to tape her singing a Christmas Song.

    Jess is working on recording her second CD with John Zappa through Zappa Studios working on 1 original song co-written by Trina Harmon (see bio below)  and the other one written by Jason Deere (see bio below).

    Over a year ago Carrie-Ellen Zappa brought Trina Harmon in for a special Free workshop for all of her students and parents to participate. After this meeting Jess and Trina began working together. Trina introduced her to Jason Deere, suggesting a specific song of his for Jess to sing that would be perfect for Jess's message to young kids. Since then Jess has been training with vocal coach Scott Wooley, Acting/Staging coach & Manager Carrie-Ellen Zappa, Choregrapher who worked with Beyonce, dancers cast by Zappa Studios.

    Jess has continued to perform solo both songs as well as other music for Fox 19, "Cincy Entertianment, Talent Shows, PLOTT Performers, Live Dj/Radio Show and recently performed both songs as one of the opening acts for Billy Rae Cyrus, John Michael Montgomery & Jillian Huffman.

    Jess was recently hired to perform Solo at Weddings, for P.L.O.T.T performers as a soloist singer for dinner events, and in a professional dinner theater company. She will be performing for Zappa Studios for the Sharonville Community Center Public Holiday Celebration December 5th.  She has also begun working on Film, TV, and Web including Disney's "Secretariat", featured extra in "Fallen" the webseries/TV pilot, Doritos competition commercial for the Superbowl and other local indepedant films.

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    Jason Deere, award-winning songwriter and producer, has written songs for a plethora of renowned artists, including LeAnn Rimes, Jessica Simpson, Little Big Town, The Wreckers, Jim Brickman, and Latin sensation Wanessa Camargo. He has worked closely with groups such as SHeDAISY, Ryan Shupe and the Rubberband, and Due West, helping them become the success stories they are today. He has written many chart-topping singles, including SHeDAISY’s recent hit single “Don’t Worry ’Bout a Thing,” and his music has been featured in motion pictures such as The Nativity and Tim Allen’s Santa Clause 2. With his friend Dan Truman, Jason wrote and produced two of Deseret Book’s top-selling albums: Joseph: A Nashville Tribute to the Prophet and Trek: A Nashville Tribute to the Pioneers. They have enjoyed touring these albums, doing over 200 shows across the U.S. and Australia as the Nashville Tribute Band (nashvilletribute.com). Jason served a mission in the Nevada Las Vegas Mission.

    Splitting her time between Los Angeles, Nashville, & New York, Trina Harmon has had numerous songs recorded by major recording artists in Pop, Country, R&B and Contemporary Christian formats as well as film soundtracks. Her first top 10 single, "When You Lie Next to Me", recorded by Kellie Coffey, crossed over and remained in Billboard's Country, Pop, and A/C charts for over 50 weeks. Trina earned her first production credit and wrote 4 songs on Jessica Simpson's multi-platinum album, In This Skin. Other artists who have written with and recorded Trina's songs include Hillary Duff, Nick Lachey, Jesse McCartney, Amy Grant, Vince Gill, Brandy, Tina Arena, SheDaisy, Jennifer Paige, Eden's Crush, Plus One, Jessica Andrews and Natalie Grant as well as many others. As a Songwriter and Producer, she has always been naturally "listening and advising someone's problems" as she was turning them into songs. In 2005, Trina decided to take her unofficial role as an "artist life coach" and formally offer it to the many friends and acquaintances in the Entertainment industry that had turned to her for trusted guidance. Today, she counts famed artists, producers, managers, writers, and music execs along with many others, as her clients.


    Congratulations Zappa Studios Alumni Students
     
    The Besslers are currently living in LA, studying, auditioning and working hard pursuing the business.
    This is thrilling news of their success!
     
    Natalie Bessler
    Natalie's episode of NCIS Los Angeles will now air Nov 10, 2009

    Danielle Bessler
    has been booked by Kidz Bop to be part of the West Coast Ensemble for all live performances
    Possible Venues for performances include Rosebowl parade, concerts at the Grove, an IPOP convention, and maybe even The Today Show
     
    Danielle filmed the first webisode of The Possibility Shop on Thursday. It will air on Familyfun.com or family.com and is a Thanksgiving theme. She plays Ivy the Kid Scout - a 10 yo girl.  She films her next two webisodes on Wednesday. This is owned by Disney, so they had the added bonus of having some Disney execs at the filming.

    Some fun things are happening in Danielle's music world. She has recorded her first original song have the first song.
    Danielle has been requested to record a ballad next week for presentation to a label
     
     Congratulations Zappa Studios Talent
     
    Taylor Fox & Jessica Kenney cast in Professional Paying Theater
    Taylor Fox
    Auditioned and was offered the role of Dolittle(Skippy) Baker in PLOTT Performers Dinner Theatre Production of "Till Death Do Us Part"
    Jessica Kenney
    Auditioned and was offered the role of Justine Brown in PLOTT Performers Dinner Theater Production of "Till Death Do Us Part"
     
    Loura Lawrence
    Cast & Shot a professional paying commercial in a professional paying promotional for General Motors 
     
    Cara Severson
    Invited to perform the lead dance/acting role in a film directed by a professional New York Director
    who she is currently working with in La Comedia's Holiday production. Cara is playing the lead child role  
     
    Grace Balbo, Kelly Lumbert, Alice Magoto, Chloe Morrell, Natalia Sezer
    Cast & Shot a Commercial for a National TV Superbowl Contest
     
     Maddie Land
    Auditioned and was cast in the lead role of Ebony Scrooge in Fairfield's Spotlight Star Program
     
    Emily Farnell
    Auditioned and cast in competitive Music Theater Program at Highschool, recently cast singing solos in the musical review
    "On My Own" from Les Miserable's" and "I'm the Greatest" from "Funny Girl"
     Congratulations Zappa Studios Talent Maddie Burgoon
     
    Auditioned and was cast by Los Angeles Musical Director & SCPA Teacher
     
    To be in a Live Singing/Dancing Pop Show with ensemble 13th & Broadway
    for MTV's National TV series  "Taking the Stage" Episode filming this Friday, 10/23 at SCPA  
    Open to the Public Audience to Watch
     
    Maddie will be singing and dancing in all 4 songs performed
    as well as singing a solo in Taylor Swift's "You Belong to Me" while MTV star Tyler Nelson & TV screen girlfriend dance a duet
    Maddie has been filmed in several other scenes for "Taking the Stage" and we are all hoping she will make it in the editing process to the screen!
     
    Maddie is a Freshman attending SCPA, pursues her talent and skills as a National Dance Champion, Tours professionally for pay with "The Santa Fe Cafe" in the Tri-State, Teaches Beginning-Intermediate Tap at Miracle Dance Studio and will begin teaching tap at Zappa Studios Soon, and is currently performing in "The Nuncracker" with the professional paying theater company at Northern Kentucky University as one of the only child roles! 
     
    Recently she entered the Live TV show Talent Contest with P.L.O.T.T. performers and won with her dance partner and Zappa Studios Talent, Scot Neal. She was also one of the dancers with Jessica Kenney singing solo and other Zappa studios Talent as one of the opening acts at a live Concert for Billy Rae Cyrus, John Michael Montgomery, Julian Huff and more.
    She has been featured on MTV's National TV show "Made" as a dancer and Assistant Dance instructor as well as other TV shows. Locally, Maddie was in the film "The Last Shot" with award winning director e.E. Charlton-Trujillo, and she has been cast in past seasons with the Children's Theater of Cincinnati.
     
    What a remarkable year you have had with amazing opportunities coming your way which you have successfully pursued. When you think of the couple auditions you went to and were not cast in, it is defiantly a blessing because of all of the other opportunities you have been cast in. You couldn't have done it all. It looks like you are in your right place with the best opportunities possible! Carrie-Ellen
     
     Congratulations to 2 Zappa Studios Talent  (Names Confidential)
     
    Cast and Filming in Lead Roles in National MTV Series "Taking the Stage" for 1 Season Contract 
     
    Congratulations Zappa Studios Talent
    Jake Vonderhaar
    Jake is out in LA pursuing acting and having some wonderful success. He is  flying back to Wisconsin this week for another shoot with Kohls.
     He will be on the upcoming National TV show "Sons of Tucson" in January on an episode called Tech Scout as Gary's classmate. IMDB
    This is an interesting show that he auditioned for one of the leads on the show. Even though he wasn't cast in one of the leading roles, he was cast in a role on the show. IMDB. This is a great example of how important auditions are even when you aren't cast for the role you go up for. You never know when they might cast you in another role or for another show.  
     He just finished shooting for National TV's "America's Most Wanted" which will air in November in the Cross/Snyder re-enactment episode
    The true story dramatic crime show is trying to catch a chess coach who molested young boys on his chess team. Jake plays the boy on the chess team. LOTS of close-ups and film time.
     His TV interview with "Cincinnati Entertainment" created & directed by Michael Baker which Zappa Studios arranged for him will air in November on TV in the Tri-State
     Tommi - I am so happy for you and Jake!
    Congratulations Zappa Studios Student Alumni Danielle Bessler & Natalie Bessler
     
     
    Natalie Bessler:
    Nov 3 - NCIS Los Angeles - Role: Alina (Look at IMDB.com and input Natalie Bessler)
    Just completed shooting a lead in a short film A Tear - Role: Marissa. She booked this on her first film audition!

    Natalie has gone on 2 commercial auditions and had 1 callback for Hasbrow
    She but didn't book, but a callback this early in the game is good! 
    _________________________________________________________
    Danielle Bessler:

    Danielle RECORDED an original song this week: Ever After You and ME.
    Song Writer: Amy Powers (see http://www.amypowers.com/) (Emmy Award Winner)
    Producer: Jeff Bova (see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeff_Bova) (Grammy Award Winner)
    This is 1 of 3 songs she's recording. She should be back in the studio in the next week or two!

    Just found out last night: Danielle's been offered the role of “Ivy” in the upcoming non-union webisode project called “The Possibility Shop.” This project is being produced by The Jim Henson Company for the Disney Interactive Media Group. She would work for 2 days in 3 webisodes.
     
    Sons of Tuscon -  Extra role, New show on Fox

    A Tear - Student - Local Short Indepdant Film

    She has been invited to audition for KIDZ BOP's next commercial shooting in Nov
    Congratulations Zappa Studios Talent
     
    Alice Magato Will was selected to sing a solo (Johnnie One Note) in the Gino DiMario Memorial Concert at the College Conservatory of Music on the October 25thShe is also performing a lead role in a presentation by her music class for Grandparents Day at St. Ursula Villa
     
    Julia Kempf Take a look at the Enquirer and the Saint Elizabeth print ads lately and you will see Julia Kempf.  She will be working with them again in the next month. She is also performing in "Children of Eden" with Xavier Players - her first college production and she isn't even in high school yet! She was also invited by the Director to invite/recommend one individual to join the enseble cast and she invited Natalia Sezer. Natalia has recommended Julia for film projects and the two of them have developed a great networking as well as real friendship. Julia can also be seen as a featured back ground on the webseries "Fallen" written/directed by award winning e.E.Charlton-Trujillo. Casting info provided by Zappa Studios

    Gianna Wolf Filmed this week & was invited back by the director Shane Shooter to work again next week in the local film "Touchback". Casting info provided by Zappa Studios She is also in a modeling fashion show for authentic antique herlume dress/costumes representing Japan and India for Park Place Museum, a professional Antique Fashion/Tea Store. The owner & store have had huge Fashion Shows and are being considered for an Oprah TV show. I met her on set of Disney's "Secretariat", introduced her to Gianna and the networking and job offer began.

    essica Kenney Filmed this week for the Doritos Superbowl commercial contest.    She is also performing again at Receptions Eastgate on Tuesday, October 27 with P.L.O.T.T. This is her second solo singing event at this locations. She has been asked to sing on a regular basis with P.L.O.T.T. Performers at this location. Casting and Talent Show info provided by Zappa Studios

    Natalia Sezer Filmed this week for the Doritos Superbowl commercial contest. She is also performing in "Children of Eden" with Xavier Players  - her first college production and she isn't even in high school yet!  Natalia can also be seen in a supporting role in the webseries "Fallen" written/ddirected by award winning e.E. Charlton-Trujillo.  

    Chloe & Ed MorrellChloe auditioned and was cast as an extra and Ed auditioned and was cast as a Cop in Zappa Studios Student Rachel Scott's latest dramatic Film based on a true Story. Casting info provided by Zappa Studios   

    Alumni Student, Charity FarrellAuditioned and cast in the leading role of the Teacher in "The Miracle Worker" with Dayton Playhouse performng NOW

     Spotlight on Students in September, 2009
      Congratulations Talent Managed by Zappa Studios
     
    Over 35 Talent worked on Disney's Secretariat in Lexington & Louisville
    Casting by Zappa Studios
     
    Zappa Studios contacted by local film makers to help with casting featured extras and roles for upcoming films
     
    Zappa Studios Ensemble offered Casting for Zappa Studios First Film Screening - To sing live at the Fade to Grey Film Screening to be filmed for TV
     
    Zappa Studios Talent offered casting opportunity with P.L.O.T.T. Performers - To sing on a weekly basis from now through December with possible future opportunities solo, duets and ensemble
     
    Natalaia Sezer invited by Julia Kempf to be cast in "Children of Eden" with Xavier University Players, Director Danny Manning.
    The director invited Natalia to recommend 1 additional talent to be in the ensemble
    Natalia was also Cast in an Independant Film "Legend of Hayswood Hotel"
     
    Taylor Fox Cast as Judy Harper & other ensemble in "Miracle on 34th Street"
    with Covedale Professional Paying Theater
     
     
    Will Graber cast in the lead role of Oliver in "Oliver" at the Carnegie Theater, professional theater
     
    Christopher Wells Cast as ensemble in "Oliver" at the Carnegie Theater after auditions occurred and Zappa Studios was invited to recommend additional boys for the cast for additional auditions
     
    Gianna Wolf & Christina Gabrielle Cast in Fashion Show with upscale professional show in Louisville
    They were on the set with me for Disney's Secretariat and were offered this job from an individual I was networking
     
    Julia Kempf was invited to be in "Children of Eden" with Xavier University Players by Dee Anne Brille with Cincinnati College of Music and was invited to recommend one other cast member - Natalia Sezer
    Julia also auditioned and was cast as The Wife of Bath & Chanticleer the Rooster in "The Canterbury Tales"
     
    Lauren Magness invited to sing with P.L.O.T.T. Performers at East Gate Mall Dinner after TV variety show competition
     
    Jessica Kenney performed solo for P.L.O.T.T. performers at East Gate Mall Dinner
    Alumni Student, Raven Thomas performed solo for P.L.O.T.T performers at East Gate Mall
     
    Leah Hall & Amy Hall singing in Choir with professionals for Public Performances over the holidays
     
    Leah Hall cast in lead role of Ida in "Honk Jr"
     
    Lauren Magness cast in lead role of Cat in "Honk Jr"
     
    Leah Hall & Lauren Magness invited to sing solo/duets for School Fundraisor
    Marissa Edwards sang in school choir
     
    Alumni Student Natalie Bessler, currently living in LA was cast and will be on NCIS LA episode 7
    which will air Tue, Nov 3 as long as the elections don't interfere   
     
    Christina Gabrielle,currently living in LA is performing with an ensemble troupe she is a member of in LA, 
    with Professional Singer/Songwriter/Conductor Christy Crowl
    December at the Shrine Auditorium.    Allison Lizzi, ProducerDollface Entertainment,  Inc.818.644.9484satindollz.com
    Christy Crowl's BIO 
    * First female conductor for the Broadway National Tour of "Wicked"/still touring with them
     * Played for and with Dame Julie Andrews
     * Her own songs she wrote and sang in the movies "Nancy Drew" and "My Big Fat Independent Movie"
     * She sang with Barbra Streisand
     * Conducted Christopher Young's score for the movie "The Uninvited"
     * Creator of www.prosingersaccess.com <http://www.prosingersaccess.com>  to locate session singers and musicians
     Sung on Neil Young's album "Living With War"
     Sung at the Grammys with Gnarls Barkley
     Played at the Hollywood Bowl and Sydney Opera House
    Here's her website to learn more information about her:www.christycrowl.com
    December 13th at the Shrine Auditorium.
     Allison Lizzi, ProducerDollface Entertainment,
     Inc.818.644.9484satindollz.com

    More great examples of how important relationships and networking are in this business. Also how important training and building skills bring opportunities for work. Work begets work!
     Congratulations Tyler for recently being cast in Jerry Bruckheimer project!
     
    Tyler will be a guest speaker at Zappa Studios       Future Group Workshop
     
    "Tyler Middendorf  is a Kentucky native and has been acting around 10 years. Chances are you have seen Tyler and have not even realized it. He has had the privilege of being in music videos with such artists as: Lonestar, Miley Cyrus, Kings of Leon, Kenny Chesney, Chris Webb, and Alan Jackson to name a few. Also, he has been in commercials for such companies as: Kroger, Cincinnati State College, Frisch’s Big Boy, Nickelodeon Universe and many more. Tyler had the privilege of being a dancer in 2009’s “Hannah Montana: The Movie.” Tyler has been featured in two DVD series: “Way of Pilgrimage” and “Circle 8.” Currently, Tyler is involved with two TV Pilots: “Fallen” and “Jake’s Safari". Future projects include a Jerry Brukcheimer project.  He got his start in theater and since then has grown into film. He is thankful to all those who have helped him along the way."
     
    Check out his information on IMDB (International Movie Data Base) 
    Zappa Studios Talent & Casting Success - Week of September 21-27
    You are all amazing! I can barely keep up:)
     
    Michael Baker, New Talent represented by Zappa Studios
    Director/Creator of  "Cincinnati Entertainment", TV series on Web & airing in KY, Cincy
    Film Director, Writer, Actor 
    DP for Zappa Studios/Assistant Teacher
    Cast as lead William H. Taft in National TV PBS Documentary
    & currently the voice over for Huddy on Web & National TV commercials
    Cast Film "In the Mirror" using Zappa Studios Casting & cast both leading roles
    Film Premiere at Zappa Studios October 25th - visit www.carrie-ellenzappa.com for more information
     
    Cincinnati Entertainment/Michael Baker Casting Talent for upcoming Shows with Zappa Studios 
     
    National TV Show filming with 4 Talent of Zappa Studios. All other information Confidential
     
    TV Series "Fallen" on website wraps filming this week & receives press Hollywood
    Actors Rachel Scott, Natalia Sezer, Gianna Wolf, Chelsea Renner, Julia Kempf, Jessica Kenney, Max Meyers
     
    Rachel Scot & Loura Lawrence
    Cast in leading roles in 2 person film "In the Mirror" Directed by Michael Baker
     
    Chelsea Renner & Kayla Noel
    Cast as Featured roles in Disney's "Secretariat"
     
    Talent TBA
    Working as Extras in Disney's "Secretariat" in Lexington & Louisville
     
    Over 10 Talent submitted by Zappa Studios for leading roles
    in new Disney TV show & were invited by Casting Director working with Disney to Audition out of state
    Several were considered for 2 leading roles & asked to sing
    All other information Confidential
     
    2 students selected by Howard Meltzer (IMBED) to audition for leading role in Nickelodeon Feature Film
    All other information Confidential
     
    Several Students auditioned for commercial & consideration of Casting Agency out of state.
    All other information Confidential
     
    Will Graber    
    playing the lead role of Oliver in "Oliver" in professional production at the Carnegie in KY
     
    Julia Kemp    
    selected in a small group from College Conservatory of Music's Prep department by the head of the dept, Deane Brill to be cast in the professional production of "Children of Eden". This is a huge honor, as she didn't have to audition, but was invited to join the cast
     
    Gianni Wolf & Chelsea Renner
    cast and filmed SPA for not smoking Pot out of State
     
    Natalia Seer    
    cast in Jason Epperson's Spanish/Christian Artist "Melodies Joy"  of Melrose Music Group's Music Video in KY
    invited to join Advanced Acting 2 at CAM Prep
     
    Jacob Vonderhaar    
    Flown from LA to Wisconsin for a Kohls Commercial
     
    New Talent represented by Zappa Studios, Kurt Phillipo
    Paid performances working "The Cemetairy" as a zombie.   Resident Evil kind of zombie style. 
     
    P.L.O.T.T filmed TV Variety/Talent Show
    Over 10 talented competed in the finals and will be on TV
    WINNERS: Maddie Burgoon & Scott Neal
     
    P.L.O.T.T Cast Jessica Kenney
    Solo Singer for Public Performance
     
    P.L.O.T.T working with Zappa Studios to Cast Local Public Singing Performances - To Be Announced
     
    Allie Cousineau, Marissa Edwards & Hanna Firstenberger
    Professional Paid Teaching Positions - Acting Classes with 32 students for Zappa Studios at St. Margaret - 2 classes Begin this week
     
    Over 20 Talent performing leading, supporting & ensemble roles in 3 musicals this weekend in the Tri - State "Honk" with Midlletwon Lyric Theater, High School Musical 1 & 2 with Centerville Children's Theater & High School Musical with Acting Up - Have a Great Run Talent. I am seeing all shows and loving your amazing talent and performances! I am so proud of everyone
     
    Adam Dock
    Alumni Cast member in "Oliver" that Carrie-Ellen directed
    playing "Dodger" in "Dodger" in professonal production at the Carnegie
    Congratulations Talent Managed by Zappa Studios 
    New Cincinnati vampire TV show preparing to take its bite into Hollywood! Visit the Link & Read the Article Below
     
    Starring: Rachel Scot
     
    Co-Starring: Natalia Sezer, Gianna Wolf
     
    Featured: Julia Kempf, Chelsea Renner
     
    Featured Extras: Jessica Kenney
     
    Alumni Student, Featured: Max Meyers - Filled in at the last minute and saved the final day of filming for actor who dropped out
     
    Casting Extras: Julia Bird
     
    This is exciting Press! Watch out Hollywood, here comes Zappa Studios TALENT!
    Auditions were held in Cincinnati, and several talent from Zappa Studios were invited to audition by the director due to other films they had worked on with this award winning film director/author. Additional extra casting was arranged by Julia Bird who used the majority of Zappa Studios talent. It's all about NETWORKING!

    Press buzz is starting
    New Cincinnati vampire TV show preparing to take its bite into Hollywood

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     Congratulations
     
    Talent Managed by Zappa Studios
     
    Missy Renner, Chelsea Renner, Kayla Noel, Gianna Wolf, Sammy Wolf, Lisa Wolf, Paul & Greg, Ed Barzee, Michelle Lonsert, Sarah Lonsert, Jennifer Laumann, Courtney Harris, Amy Chapman, Carrie-Ellen Zappa 
     
    Both talent have been selected for featured roles for a few days of filming for
     
    DISNEY'S Hollywood Feature Film
     
    "SECRETARIAT"
     
    Filmed in Lexington & Louisville
     
    This is Kayla's first professional audition - she auditioned as an extra in a cattle call with thousands of individuals
    This is Chelsea's 2nd Disney Hollywood Feature Film - she also auditioned as an extra
     
     
    Congratulations Maddie Burgoon & Scott Neal, Talent represented by Zappa Studios

    Congratulations Michael Baker, Talent Managed by Zappa Studios

    NATIONAL Voice Over on commercial for Hudy Beer

    running on Fridays around 6-7pm on the networks (CBS, NBC, FOX, ABC). 

    Cable is rotating it more frequently.  It will be airing for the next 4 weeks. 

     

    Michael Baker is the Creator & Director for Cincinnati Entertainment - a monthly TV show 

    (several of Zappa Studios Talent have performed, been interviewed and are hosts on this show)

    Director/Writer for Fade 2 Gray Entertainment

     

    Michael's Films and TV show will be screening at Zappa Studios Sunday Oct 25th from 2-5pm

    Tickets Reservations Available Now. Email www.carrie-ellenzappa.com

    Visit www.carrie-ellenzapa.com for more information

    Maddie & Scott are Singing and Performing tonight with 13th & Broadway
    at the sneak preview of the Hollywood Feature Film "Fame" at Newport on the Levee TONIGHT!
     
     
    Maddie Burgoon

    P.L.O.T.T. asked Maddie to sing last night during the rehearsal for Saturday’s contest she is participating in.  She is now entered as a singer as well as a dancer.  A representative from Santa Fe Café, the professional company she performs with told them they needed to hear her.  She got permission to use the song from the show and JB Miller Productions are going to pay the royalties to the songwriter for the song.  Over the past few months Maddie has been in commercials and filmed for a TV show.

     
    Congratulations Zappa Studios Student
     
    Will Ellis was interviewed on the Radio talking about his leading Role of Ryan in HSM1 & 2 in two separate spots!
    This show is directed by Roderick Justice, Professional performer/director who originated the role of Troy in the professional paying production of HSM with CTC at the Taft in Cincinnati.
    Will, it was fun helping you prepare for the auditions and call back for this role!
    Congratulations to Zappa Studios Artists & Alumni Students Incredible Success this WEEK!  September 15th
     
     
    Christina Gabrielle
    Guest on Cincinnati Entertainment IMDB TV show
     
    Kaleigh Howland & Jacob Vonderhaar in 2 person interview
    Guests on Cincinnati Entertainment IMDB TV show
     
    Chloe Morrell
    Guest Child Co-Host for Cincinnati Entertainment IMDB TV show
     
     
    Julia Kempf & Carlton Totten
    Cast as featured extras in TV Pilot "Fallen" directed by e.E Charlton Trujillo, award winning author & Film Maker
     
    Gianna Wolf & Chelsea Renner
    Cast in Regional PSA Commercial for TV
     
     
    Christina Gabrielle & Loura Lawrence
    Auditioned and Offered Talent Representation with PC Goenner & Heyman Talent Agency
     
     
        Emily Kissela
    Cast as Female Lead Narrator in Joseph & The Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat
     
     
    Selected to Audition for Nikelodean Film/Harold Meltzer Producer (Hannah Montanna)  
    Leading Female Role
    Lauren Magness, Gianna Wolf, Christina Gabrielle, Julia Kempf, Emily Kissela
     
     
    Katie Hieatt, Julia Kempf, Megan Ledford, Hannah Pelfrey,
    Cast in professional paying/touring K.I.D.S theater Company
     
    Carltonn Totten Cast as Nick in "Fame"at SCPA, cast in school talent show & performing in a hip hop dance concert
     
    New Artist Rachel Barkalow cast in the ensemble of her Freshman Show Jesus Christ Superstar
     
    Will Graber
    Called Back for leading role of Oliver in "Oliver" in Professional Production at the Carnegie
     
     
    Alumni Students
    Nicole Gontheir in lead with Santa Fe Cafe Max Meyers in 2 lead roles with Santa Fe Cafe and St. Ursuline Show
    Raven Thomas - Guest on Cincinnati Entertainment TV show
     
     Congratulations Christina Gabrielle, Zappa Studios Artist
     
    On your recent interview with TV show Cincinnati Entertainment, IMDB
    Representation offers with 2 talent agents
    Invited Audition for female lead in Nickelodeon's Feature Film
     
    Christina and her Mother, Lori, are a wonderful addition to Zappa Studios and have already had some exciting success.
    They have graciously shared important information and resources benefiting all of Zappa Studios Artists.
    I look forward to working together.
     
    http://christinagabrielle.nowcasting.com/?dr=1 target=new>Click to view Demo Reel</a>http://christinagabrielle.nowcasting.com/?dr=1
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T1NvRsjyYpg&feature=related wil i am inaugural  - Christina is performing on stage with JZ -singing in blue with the group of kids at President Obama Inagural ball
    http://talent.lacasting.com/Common/Resume.aspx
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T1NvRsjyYpg    neighborhood  ball  abc will i am
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T1NvRsjyYpg   larry king agape choir
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bxXwe4RSiaM&feature=PlayList&p=569B807DB88B4F8E&playnext=1&index=8  take our planet back green ball home
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bxXwe4RSiaM&feature  greeem bal
    http://health.pamelamaloney.com/l
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zhZ1geP5BOQ short
    one award in france film fest.
    see actor access for link to reel. 
     
    BIO:
    Christina is the younger sister of Brie Gabrielle (Actress). The agents and managers quickly noticed the girls talent and ambition and Christina became Sag by age 5 . As much as her acting classes, auditioning experiences are her passion she loves to sing, takes keyboard and guitar as well as jazz, hip hop and ballet classes at three top dance studios. Her hobbies include tennis , surfing , skateboarding , roller skating , swimming, theatrical acting. Most recently she was Martha in Cheaper by the dozen . Christina is home schooled and works well at her own pace. Christina is known by many in the industry as the youngest member of Women in Film. She really loves to network and is said to be a natural at it, she is involved as a volunteer for many of their fundraising and outreach programs this being her first year in attendance at Sundance and third year helping out at the Malibu Golf Classic sponsored by WIF. Christina worked along side her sister as the Director's assistant of Volunteer's for the Best of the Best Malibu Film Festival and got her young acting buddies parents to come out to Malibu to help volunteer and get to watch films in return. 
     Spotlight on Students in August, 2009 
     Congratulations to 3 Zappa Studio's Artists Co-Starring and featured in a new
     Website/TV Series titled
     
    "FALLEN"
     
    (I encourage all my students interested in acting/theater to check out this website & watch parts of episodes Parents of younger children please preview for approval)
     
    Co-Starring as Cyn
    Rachel Scott, Zappa Studio Student & new Artists
     
    Co-Starring as Quinn
    Natalia Sezer, Zappa Studio Artist 
     
    Co-Starring as Zia
    Gianna Wolf, Zappa Studio Artist
     
    Chelsea Renner, Julia Kempf, Jessica Kenney - Featured 
    Zappa Studios Artist
     
    Max Meyers - Featured
    Alumni Student
     
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    e.E. Charlton-Trujillo
    Director/Executive Producer/Writer/Editor

    The small-town Texas native has worked on over thirty short films and, most recently, edited the feature film Night Fliers. The multi award-winning artist began her career at Killer Films and later worked with directors Betty Thomas, Douglas McGrath, Lucy Walker, and most recently Sara St. Martin-Lynne.

    In 2004, Charlton-Trujillo won the prestigious Delacorte Dell Yearling Award for her first novel Prizefighter En Mi Casa. Prizefighter has also won the Parents' Choice
    Silver Honor and been named a National Council for the Social Studies Notable Book and featured on the NYC Public Library Teenage List.

    Her second novel, Feels Like Home, received critical praise and earned her yet another NYC Public Library Teenage List Award. Charlton-Trujillo’s third novel has been optioned by Last Look Films as a feature that she is slated to co-write and direct. For more information, visit www.bigdreamswrite.com

    Vanessa Rising directed by e.E. Charlton-Trujillo starring Rebekah Voss takes top award at the Cincinnati Fringe Festival 2009! 
     CONGRATULATIONS TO
     
    Artist Chelsea Renner - Host of Local TV Show Cincinnati Entertainment, website, commercial, IMBD
    Artists Abby Leibowitz & Alex Sedlak - Co Hosts of Local TV Show Cincinnati Entertainment, website, IMBD
     Jessica Kenney - Performing & Being Interviewed on Cincinnati Entertainment, website IMBD 
    Zappa Studios Owner, Carrie-Ellen Zappa to be interviewed, website IMBD 
     
    I am so proud of each of your involvement in this exciting project on TV, website, commercial and now IMBD! 
    Professional credits on IMBD are always a huge asset to resume building and experience. This has been an amazing experience for everyone involved.
     
    Here is how it all started - auditioning and networking. Chelsea Renner followed up on an audition for a Film I encouraged her to attend, was cast, worked with Michael Baker who cast her in this TV show. Thanks to Chelsea and her Mom, Missy, who suggested Michael and I work together casting additional hosts from my students. Auditions were held at Zappa Studios and all Artists of Zappa Studios were invited to attend.  Michael cast 2 hosts he was looking for and invited Jessica Kenney and another adult to be guests on future shows to interview.  These students are gaining professional training, coaching and experience working on this show and learning about filming, TV, commercial, websites, etc.
     
    Future projects with Michael Baker and Zappa Studios are in the creative process and I am looking forward to having him teach a future Group Master Class so all my students will have the chance to meet, work, and learn from his experience and talent. Michael Baker is also an actor, currently starring in a film.
     
     
    Email from Creator, Director & Director of Photography  - Michael Baker To Carrie-Ellen Zappa
     
    The new Cincy E website is up and running. Visit us at  www.cincy-entertainment.com  and it will have the latest version of the show on it for people to watch. 
     
    As far as the IMDB link it’s  still updating cast and guest but the web site is http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1480353/  
     

    We are also now being shown in Northern Kentucky 4 times a month which doubles our audience.

     

    On the 13th Cincy E is covering the Tour De Floors in Over the Rhine event  AND THIS IS VERY EXCITING  we are also going to do a 30 commercial of the event that will play at Tower Place Mall’s big screen for a month !!!!!

     

    And the last sat Cincy E is covering the Wild West Festival in Williamstown  BIG DEAL here !!

     

    Jessica Kenney to be interveiewed by Chelsea Renner, September 10th.

     

    So as you can see your current students working with me are getting a lot of great exposure and experience

     We will be in touch my friend.

     

    PS. OH YA guess what  I am currently writing a play called “Family” and guess who I want to partner up with YOU !! yes it’s a drama. I am thinking of casting your kids in it and marketing it and also taping it for a future MB

     

    Congratulations Alice Magoto!
     
    Artist Managed by Zappa Studios
     
    Cast in Professional Cincinnati Ballet's Production of
     
    "The Nutcracker"
     
    Alice will be playing one of the soldiers
    Congratulations to Allie Cousineau, Zappa Studios Artist
     
    Allie Cousineau, age 16 is currently the Choreographer for "Honk" with Middletown Lyric Theater, while also playing one of the lead roles of the Cat acting with a French accent, singing, dancing and strutting her stuff in the production. She is one of the youngest people in the show, and working with almost all adults.
     
    Recently, Allie was invited by her old Middle School in Mason to be the choreographer for "Honk Jr."
    This is Allie's 3rd production as a choreographer.
    "Annie" was her first production with Mason Middle School
     
    Allie is one of my 4 acting teachers I am hiring to teach acting at an after school drama program that Zappa Studios is beginning this year at a local private school. She will be teaching children ages K-3rd.
     
    Allie continues to operate a children's party business
    She has performed as various Disney characters and been a party host for several children parties for friends and individuals who have seen her perform and invited her to be the party host/entertainer. Zappa Studios will be working with her to offer her services as an entertainer, singer, actress, performer, as well as playing games and running parties for children. (when she is available:)
     
    Allie also branched out into the film world this summer and was an extra in her first movie and had a positive learning experience in this genre of acting & the entertainment business.
     
    All those years of dance are starting to pay off in your work as a choreographer!
    This is such a wonderful growing opportunity for you to express your talent and skills while working with different companies and people of all ages, which you do so well.  You are building experience, your resume, networking with individuals and companies and growing as an artist. I am so proud you are following your dreams and enjoying all the experiences that have come into your life through theater and the entertainment business. In looking back to when we first met, directing you in "Oliver", I am so proud of how far you have come in a just a few years.
    Your talents and skills are bringing joy and light to all who cross your path.  Carrie-Ellen Zappa, Coach & Talent Manager
    Congratulations to
     
    Zappa Studios Artists Maddie Burgoon, Taylor Fox, Scott Neal & Jessica Kenney
      Alumni Student Raven Thomas
     
    Lauren Magness was also selected
    but had to decline because she is unavailable for show/taping due to being in HSM with Acting Up
     
    Selected to perform on P.L.O.T.T Performers Talent Show
    Winners will be awarded cash prizes and featured on "Do Tell" a local cable TV program
     
     
     
    Below is the audition information I sent out to all Zappa Studios Artists encouraging anyone interested to audition.

    P.L.O.T.T. Performers will be hosting a Talent, Variety Show @ The Brookwood Retirement Community, 12100 Reed Hartman Highway as well as a couple of different venues through out Greater Cincinnati. Come out and audition on Thursday, August 20th, and Wednesday Aug. 26th from 6-9pm. Act, sing, dance, magic etc. Show us what you got! Showtimes to be announced. Celebrity judges will be present at the shows as well as the media. Winners will be chosen for their talent and will win a prize package worth over $250.00 & will be featured on "Do Tell", a local cable access program. 

    Your votes helped determine the winners!
      3 winners were selected
    by the judges and audience vote (2 tied votes from audience)
     
    WINNERS
    Gianna Wolf
    Jessica Kenney
    Nathan Robbins
     
      TOP 5 Finalists
    Marissa Edwards
    Jessica Kenney
    Julia Kenney
    Nathan Robbins
    Gianna Wolf
     
    Professional musician judges voted and picked their TOP 10 finalists 
    for Zappa Studios Artists/American Idol Singing Competition Boot Camp
     
    JUDGES
    Radio Disney's Winners of "Next Big Thing" Jonnie & Brookie
     
    Trina Harmon (Nashville/Los Angelesongwiter/coach for grammy award winning recording artists)
    Scott Wooley (Broadway Musical Director, Performer, Composer, Arranger, Recording Artist, Vocal Coach)
    & Dixie Karas (Singer, Performer, Recording Artist, Vocal Coach

    Congratulations to Artist Jessica Kenney, Managed by Zappa Studios

    Continued Growth in Perusing her Goals and achieving such amazing success during the month of August!

     Below is a brief list of Jess's Accomplishments this Month

    Your proud coach and manager, Carrie-Ellen Zappa

     

     

    • FUTURE EVENTS - Cincy Entertainment interview and recording.
    • Recording original song with John Zappa & Zappa Studios - co written with Trina Harmon
    • Tour - see schedule on website. This will continue to grow!

    Jessica Kenney's websites

    www.JessicaKenney.com

    http://www.myspace.com/jessicakenneymusic

    https://twitter.com/Jkenneymusic

    Congratulations
     
    Cara Severson, Zappa Studios Artist 
     
    Cast in the leading child role in "Christmas Spectacular"
    Co Directed by Broadway Star, Eric Johnson
    The role will include singing, acting, advanced ballet and dance
     
    Morgan Reece, Alumni Student
    Cast as Sally - leading role
     
    with Professional Theater Company La Comedia
     
    Cara is finishing a 40 performance run of "Annie" in the lead role of Annie this week directed by a Eric Jonson, who also plays Daddy Warbucks and played the role on Broadway.
     
    Other Zappa Studios Artists and Students in "Annie" include, Kennedy Carstons & Lauren Magness doubling as Duffy in the two casts, Victoria Shields as Kate, Morgan Reece as Tessie
     
    Congratulations to Kaleigh Howland, Artist represented by Zappa Studios
    Student Ana Sucaldito
    & Alumni Student Matthew Miller
     
     Check out the website www.clevercrazes.com.  
    If you play around on the site you will see/hear my students give advice, describe/demonstrate workouts and provide feedback on right and wrong answers on the quizzes within the site.
     
    What an awesome process to be part of and what a worthwile cause. You are role models for kids, teachers and families. I am so proud of each of you!
    Carrie-Ellen Zappa
    Congratulations
     
    Artists Julia Kempf, Emily Kissela and alumni student Raven Thomas
    (I think there are other students in the commercial, but it went by fast & that was who I recognized only seeing it once. Tell me if you spot yourself or others in the commercial. I'll be looking)
     
    Acting in Television Commercial Currently Airing
     
    If you see them at a bar drinking what looks like alcohol do not be alarmed. It is a Drug free PSA
     
    Congratulations to several of my students who were cast
     
    and worked on the feature film "Brotherhood"
     
    Local Premiere of Film at the Esquire Theater September 9th at 7:00pm
    320 Ludlow Ave, Cincinnati Ohio 45220
     
    Tickets go on sale July 27th for $10
    DVD & Soundtrack available for sale at $10 & will be available at Zappa Studios
     
     
      Gianna Wolf - Leading Female Gang Member, Student & Artist Managed by Zappa Studios
    Natalia Sezer - featured role as junkie, Student & Artist Managed by Zappa Studios
    Chelsea Renner - featured role, Student & Artist Managed by Zappa Studios
    Kaleigh Howland - featured child role, Student & Artist Managed by Zappa Studios 
    Danielle Bessler - featured child role with solo, Student of Zappa Studios
    Taylor MacClanahan - featured child role Student of Zappa Studios
    Marissa Edwards - Extra, Student & Artist Managed by Zappa Studios
    Cindy Wilkerson - Extra, Student & Artist Managed by Zappa Studios
    Raven Thomas - featured role, junkie, Alumni Student of Zappa Studios
    Ashley Dunsing - Extra, Alumni Student of Zappa Studios
     
     
    Zappa Studios was contacted by the director of this film to invite students to audition for this film.
    Each of these students found out about auditions for this film from Zappa Studios, auditioned and were cast. 
    Several of these students have received other offers for films, commercials, and local TV shows directly from networking on this project.
    Congratulations to Danielle & Natalie Bessler in LA!
     
    Danielle Bessler went to the Ford Amphitheatre to support a girl they met through KidzBop. 
    Kollaboration, an organization to promote Korean artist in the arts, had a competition -Acoustic 3 that her friend was in, and the talent was fabulous.  You can look them up on youtube. 
    They had an open mic contest, and Danielle  made it to the final 3 and will be on youtube TOO!!! 
     
     Danielle was cast as Amy in Tom Sawyer with the Professional Paying Children's Theater of Cincinnati. She attended Star Camp this year and this is her second season performing with CTC 
     
     
    Go To KIDZBOP.com and go to videos, then music videos... you'll see Danielle a lot in the Kidzbop shuffle, some in love story, and briefly in Dance mix. 
     
    Natalie Bessler has an audition for a short Film.  She has a side, has to tell a joke, and do a monologue. She is using one of the monologues her sister and I worked on together and I invited Natalie to film her doing it one time many months ago.  Good Luck Natalie! I'm sure they will love you:)
    STUDENT SUCCESS IN SEPTEMEBER 2009:
     
    Artists & Students performing in Films - Premiere Opening of Film: Wednesday September 9th @ 7pm
    Independant Local Film "Brotherhood" Premiering at the Esquire in Cincinnati September 9th at 7pm - Starring Gianna Wolf, Featuring Natalia Sezer, Chelsea Renner, Danielle Bessler, Kaleigh Howland, Taylor McClanahan, Extras: Cindy Wilkerson & Alumni Students Raven Thomas & Ashley Dunsing
     
    Artists performing in Website TV series - "Fallen"
    Co - Starring Rachel Scott, Natalia Sezer & Gianna Wolf & featuring Chelsee Renner 
    Featured - Julia Kemf, Jessica Kenney, Max Meyers

    e.E. Charlton-Trujillo - Award Winning author/Filmaker - Director/Executive Producer/Writer/Editor, Novelist

    Artists Cast in Professional Theatrical Productions: 
    Alice Magoto in "The Nutcracker" with Cincinnati Ballet
     
    Artists Cast in Theatrical Productions: 
    Hannah Firstenberger as the lead female role of Viola in Shakespeare's "Twelfth Night" 
    Lauren Kean as the supporting female lead role of Olivia in "Twelfth Night" 
    Leah Hall as the lead female role of Ida in "Honk Jr"
    Lauren Magness as one of the supporting leads of the Cat in "Honk Jr"
    Allie Cousineau in leading female role of 3 person play at highschool
    Cole Soldo in lead male role at highschool
     
    Artists auditioning for Placement in Acting Classes at College Conservatory of Music Prep Department: 
    Natalia Sezer, Zappa Studios Artist - Advanced Acting 2 (This is her first acting class at CCM)
    Alice Magato, Zappa Studios Artist - Advanced Acting 2 (This is her first acting class at CCM) 
    Kaleigh Howland, Zappa Studios Artist - Advanced Acting 2 (This is her 3 year taking acting classes. She was invited to move up to Advanced Acting 2 without an audition after completing Advanced Acting 1 last year) 
     
    Music Theater Intensive 2 year program for Higschoolers at CCM Prep: 
    Max Meyers, Alumni Student (This is Max's first year in the program)
     
    Acting Intensive 2 year program for Higschoolers at CCM Prep: 
    Lauren Kean, Zappa Studios Student (This is her 2nd and final year in the program) 
     
    Choreography Jobs:
    Allie Cousineau, Zappa Studios Artist is Choreographing the musical "Honk" with Middletown Lyric Theater and was invited by her old Mason Middle School to do the choreography for "Honk Jr." later this year. This is Allie's 3rd production as a choreographer 
     STUDENT SUCCESS IN AUGUST 2009: 
     
     Students & Artists represented by Zappa Studios Hired by Zappa Studios to Teach Acting to young children for new After School Drama Program at local school for Zappa Studios first pilot teaching program: 
    Allie Cousineau, Marissa Edwards, Hanna Firstenberger, Nathan Robbins
     
    Artist Starting Performing Business with Zappa Studios in May continuing to thrive: Allie Cousineau will begin working with Zappa Studios to offer "Disney Parties". Allie has performed as various disney characters and been a party host for several children parties for friends and indiviudals who have seen her perform and paid her to be the party host/entertainer. We are working together to offer her services as an entertainer, singer, actress, performer, as well as playing games and running parties for children. Info will be coming soon by email.
     
    The Lyric Theater in Middletown asked Allie Cousineau to Choreograph "Honk", in which she has been cast in a leading role of the Cat in an adult cast. Allie may be one of the youngest members of the cast, but she is certainly having an incredible first experience with the company, adding to her resume, experience, training and so much more!
     
    13 Students & Artists Managed by Zappa Studios Cast for Singing back up chorus on John Zappa's Original CD
    This CD may debute on the Radio in Brazil!
    Maddie Burgoon, Allie Edmonds, Leah Hall, Abby Liebowitz, Taylor Fox, Emily Kissela, Emily Meinerding, Lauren Magnus, Cara Severson, Jenna Van Weelden,  Amalea Vidas, Olivia Vidas, Gianna Wolf.

    John Zappa was very impressed with the professionalism and talent all Zappa Studios students/artists exhibited at the recent auditions for singing back up chorus for his CD. He wishes he could have used more of the talent and appreciated everyone who came out to audition and hopes to work with you on future projects.

    Spokespersons for Jessica Kenney to represent her message and help with Merchandise Selling at the Concert Opening for Billy Rae Cyrus, John Michael Montgomery and many other Stars to work in September: 
    Natalia Sezer, Julia Kempf, Samantha Wolf, and Chloe Morrell.  
     
    Films Casting my Students/Artists in August 2009: 
    Artists Rebecca, Terena & Tim Wollingford, Jacob & Tommi Vonderhaar, Gabrielle Truitt, Allie Cousineau, Julia Bird and Natalia Sezer as extras is "Sunday Spin" in Dayton
    Natalie Bessler in a short film "A Tear" in Los Angeles. This is her first audition in Los Angeles. She is also the youngest student I have ever worked with! 
     
    Film Showing in Future Featuring my Artists & Students: 
    Independant Local Film "Brotherhood" Premiering at the Esquire in Cincinnati September 9th at 7pm - Starring Gianna Wolf, Featuring Natalia Sezer, Chelsea Renner, Danielle Bessler, Kaleigh Howland, Taylor McClanahan, Extras: Cindy Wilkerson & Alumni Students Raven Thomas & Ashley Dunsing
     
    Hollywood Feature Film "The Ugly Truth"  Extras: Christina Gabrielle & Lorina Gabrielle
     
    Artists & Students Starring as Avitars on www.clevercrazes.com:
    Artist, Kaleigh Howland, Student, Ana Suculdito, Alumni Student, Matthew Miller
     
    Promo Video for the Book "Already Gone" with Answers in Genesis: 
    Artist, Laura Lawrence was cast and worked professional and was paid as an extra in her first promotional video. 
     
    Artists & Students hosting on Local Cable TV Show - Chelsea Renner continues to be the host for Cincy Entertainment this month and is traveling to Columbus and all over the tri-state to conduct interveiws with this production company! 
    Alexandra Sedlak and Abby Leibowitz were cast as co hosts for the show.
    Chloe Morrell was cast as a co-host for a younger segmant of the TV show. 
     
    Artists Audition and Offered Represenation from Talent Agency in August:
    Caroline Kubicki - Katalyst
    Cindy Wilkerson, Alice Magoto - P.C. Goenner 
     
    Artists Selected to Sing at the Western & Southern Tennis Tournement: 
    Taylor Fox, Will Graber

    Singing Contests: 
    Gloria McNerney won 2nd in a competitive singing contest in New York! 
    Allie Cousinea came in 4th place in a singing contest in Kentucky!
    Julia Kempf came in 4th place in the GE singing competition for the National Anthem. 
    Kennedy Carstons came in 3rd in Mason Heritage Idol
    Gianna Wolf in Mason Heritage Idol 
    Emily Kissela and her band "Innocent Commotion" came in 3rd in battle of the bands in Mason Heritage Festival

    Professional, Paying Theatrical Productions Casting my Artists in August 2009:
    Children's Theater of Cincinnati Production of Beauty & the Beast - Artist Nathan Robbins in multile roles in the ensemble, Student Ana Suculdito in the ensemble
     
    Children's Theater of Cincinnati Production of Christmas Holiday Show - Artist Nathan Robbins as Elmer, Artist Emily Kissela as Rocket & tap dancing reindeer,  Artist Kaleigh Howland as elf,
     
    Children's Theater of Cinncinati Production of Tom Sawyer - Artist Nathan Robbins as Sherif & other roles, Student Matthew Carrol as Sid, Student Danielle Bessler as Amy Olivia Vidas in ensemble, Student Ana Suculdito & Alumni Student's Ivy Moody & Raven Thomas in the ensemble
     
    La Comedia "Christmas Spectacular" Cara Severson as the Lead Child, Morgan Reece as Sally - Lead, 
     
    Theatrical Productions casting my students & Artists in August 2009:
    Allie Cousineau, Zappa Studios Artist as one of the leads , the Cat in "Honk" in Midletown
    Emily Meinerding, Zappa Studios Artist,  in several roles in "Honk" in Middletown
    Maddie Land, Zappa Studios Artist as Penny in "Honk Jr"
    Coleen Ray, Zappa Studios Artist as Ida in "Honk Jr" 
    Marissa Edwards, Zappa Studios Artist in "Copocabana" with Mason Community
    Allie Cousineau, Zappa Studios Artist in "Copocabana" with Mason Community
    Shannon Beam, Alumni Student in "Sweeny Todd" 

     
    Theatrical Productions Starring/Featuring my students & Artists in August 2009:"High School Musical" and "Annie" with professional production company La Comedia. Amalea Vidas, Gianna Wolf and Sammy Wolf in HSM. Cara Severson as Annie, Morgan Reece as Tessie, Victoria Shields as Kate, Kennedy Carstons as Duffy and Lauren Magnuss as Duffy in "Annie"

     

    Emily Farnell as Dolly in "Hello Dolly". Emily George as Ermanguarde in "Hello Dolly". 
     
    Theatrical Productions Calling Back my Students in July 2009:
    Professional Paying Children's Theater of Cincinnati Season: 
    Beauty & the Beast: Nathan Robbins for 3 leading roles, Taylor Fox for chip (unavailable due to Alladin), Will Graber, Raven Thomas, Alumni Student Max Meyers for ensemble
    Jack & the Beanstock: Max Poff, Will Graber,
    Tom Sawyer: Matthew Carroll, Julia Kempf, Maddie Burgoon, Emily Kissela, Amalea Vidas, Olivia Vidas, Kaleigh Howland, 
    Chrismas Show: Kaleigh Howland, Emily Kissela, Amalea Vidas, Raven Thomas, Maddie Burgoon, Julia Kempf, Alice Magato, Max Poff, Matthew Carroll
     
     
    New Students in August: 
     
    New Adult Students: Tommi Vonderhaar, Terena & Tim Wollingford
     
    Returning Students: Lauren Kean
     
    Student Intern: Amalea Vidas, Nathan Robbins
     
    Adult Assistants: Beth Severson, Lori Boone, Tonya Vidas

     

     

    STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS

    Below is a growing record of the amazing success my students are having on stage and screen.

    I am proud of all of your individual and collective work.

     
     Spotlight on Students Success in July 2009
    Congratulations to several of my students who were cast
     
    and worked on the feature film "Brotherhood"
     
    Local Premiere of Film at the Esquire Theater September 9th at 7:30pm
    320 Ludlow Ave, Cincinnati Ohio 45220
     
    Tickets go on sale July 27th for $10
    DVD & Soundtrack available for sale at $10 & will be available at Zappa Studios
     
     
     
    Gianna Wolf - Leading Female Gang Member, Student & Artist Managed by Zappa Studios
    Natalia Sezer - featured role as junkie, Student & Artist Managed by Zappa Studios
    Chelsea Renner - featured role, Student & Artist Managed by Zappa Studios
    Kaleigh Howland - featured child role, Student & Artist Managed by Zappa Studios 
    Danielle Bessler - featured child role with solo, Student of Zappa Studios
    Marissa Edwards - Extra, Student & Artist Managed by Zappa Studios
    Cindy Wilkerson - Extra, Student & Artist Managed by Zappa Studios
    Taylor MacClanahan - Extra, Student of Zappa Studios
    Raven Thomas - Extra, Alumni Student of Zappa Studios
    Ashley Dunsing - Extra, Alumni Student of Zappa Studios
     
     
    Zappa Studios was contacted by the director of this film to invite students to audition for this film.
    Each of these students found out about auditions for this film from Zappa Studios, auditioned and were cast. 
    Several of these students have received other offers for films, commercials, and local TV shows directly from networking on this film.
     Congratulations to the 28 Students of Zappa Studios who sang, dance and performed their hearts out in original choreography/story created by Carrie-Ellen Zappa and her talented students as a group at the recent CoCo Key commercial auditions which Carrie-Ellen researched, organized and managed with 2 assistants.

     
     
    WE MADE IT TO THE FINAL COMPETITION and are in a CLOSE CONTEST! WE NEED ALL YOUR VOTES TO WIN! THANKS FOR VOTING FOR US! PLEASE READ BELOW!
     
    DIRECTIONS TO VOTE: You Can Vote EVERY DAY MULTIPLE TIMES
     
     
    Go to http://www.cocokeywaterresort.com/portal/coco-jingle-contest/contest-vote.aspx
     
     
    To vote select circle on right side of the Zappa Studios entry.  You must provide a birthdate (sorry- must be 13 years or older) and an email address.  You must also select the closest Coco Key Water Resort location.  Make certain to select the vote now prompt.
     
    Vote Now....Vote Often.....! When you vote you will receive a special promo code for discounted water park day passes!
     
    Thanks,  Carrie-Ellen Zappa

    Dear Carrie-Ellen,

     

    I wanted to be the first to congratulate your wonderful group, as they are in the finalist round.  They were chosen the winner for the Cincinnati CoCo Key.  Now the voting begins on Facebook and Twitter to see who the actual winner out of all the properties becomes.  John Leinen and I are rooting for you guys!! We thought you were awesome!!  For winning at this point, each of the 28 members will receive another free day pass to CoCo Key.  I will be calling you as well to follow up with you.  If you have any questions please feel free to contact me.  Congrats guys you were all awesome!! 

    Brett Winrod | Marketing Assistant


     

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    Experience the Unforgettable!

      Congratulations to all my students who came out for this fun group workshop and did your home working learning the lyrics and music.

      Special thanks to Beth Severson for her helping manage the logistics of this event.  Thanks to Julia Bird and Shari Kempf for jumping on board to help at the end with details and the many supportive Moms who helped supply costumes, props, instruments, moral support and great feedback!
     
    Thanks to 12 year old student and National Dance Champion Scott Neal who helped with group warm ups and created choreography for the dancers.
     
    We all made quite a "SPLASH"!                                      Carrie-Ellen Zappa
    Students Nominated for Awards for Performing in July: 
    Nathan Robbins won an Orchid award for excellence in acting for his role of the baker in "into the Woods"
     
    Leah Hall won 2 Orchid awards for excellence in acting and vocals for her role of Annie in "Annie"
     
    Kaleigh Howland participated in the OCTA competition for her role as Scout in "To Kill A Mockingbird" and was called out twice during the review session and the feedback was very positive.
     
    Ian Devine was awarded Kings Island Best Performer award for performing successfully in all shows at Kings Island this summer. 
     
    Students Starting Performing Business with Zappa Studios in May continuing to thrive: Allie Cousineau will begin working with Zappa Studios to offer "Disney Parties". Allie has performed as various disney characters and been a party host for several children parties for friends and indiviudals who have seen her perform and paid her to be the party host/entertainer. We are working together to offer her services as an entertainer, singer, actress, performer, as well as playing games and running parties for children. Info will be coming soon by email.