1. CASTING CALL! GET READY TO PREP FOR AUDITIONS!

2. CASTING CALL! Your favorite actor / actress on your favorite TV show is also the producer of the show. Your favorite actor / actress just fired the actor / actress who plays their sidekick on the show. Your favorite actor / actress (and producer!) is looking for a new sidekick. He / She is demanding that actors and actresses who want to audition write him / her a letter first to convince him / her that they should get the role. YOUR ROLE: Write a business letter that will persuade the producer of your favorite TV show to hire you as the new sidekick on the show. Refer back to the business letter handout that your agent provided to help you with your formatting. For a better chance at getting an audition, use your celebrity name on the letter instead of your real name.

3. Use the first letter of your first and last name to create your celebrity identity. Write it down! A- Bella / Bae B- Audrina / Aaron C- Asher / Diamond D- Blair / Blake E- Juliana / Johnny F- Camille / Cam G-Autumn / Antonio H- Sugar / Shady I- Hayden / Hyde J-Kennedy / Kylie K- Electra / Eddie L- La La / Lin M- Casey / Carter N- Sparks / Sal O-Frankie / Sasha P- Valentine /Tatum Q- Rivers / Cuomo R- Caden / Carmen S- Chanel / Chane T- Cameron / Lacey U- Paul / Paris V- Kai / Kim W- Milan / Hamish X- Brooke / Tim Y-Ty / Tatiana Z-Ari / August Use the first letter of your first and last name to create your celebrity identity. Write it down! A- Bella / Bae B- Audrina / Aaron C- Asher / Diamond D- Blair / Blake E- Juliana / Johnny F- Camille / Cam G-Autumn / Antonio H- Sugar / Shady I- Hayden / Hyde J-Kennedy / Kylie K- Electra / Eddie L- La La / Lin M- Casey / Carter N- Sparks / Sal O-Frankie / Sasha P- Valentine /Tatum Q- Rivers / Cuomo R- Caden / Carmen S- Chanel / Chane T- Cameron / Lacey U- Paul / Paris V- Kai / Kim W- Milan / Hamish X- Brooke / Tim Y-Ty / Tatiana Z-Ari / August HOW TO CHOOSE YOUR CELEBRITY NAME

4. THINGS TO CONSIDER How would your character act on the TV show? What would your character sound like? Does your character use a certain catchphrase? What do characters on the show do? How would your character add to that? How would your character assist or help your favorite actor’s / actress’ character on the show? Research the TV show! You want to make yourself seem knowledgeable and worthy of an audition for and position on the show. * The producer’s biggest pet peeve is when business letters he receives aren’t formatted correctly. * He also hates spelling errors.

5. INFORMATION FROM YOUR AGENT YOU’LL NEED TO COMPLETE YOUR BUSINESS LETTER Your address: 1820 Rimpau Ave, Corona, California 92881 Title of production company and address: Example: Cartoon Network 300 North 3rd Street Burbank, CA 91502 You need to look up the address of the production company that makes the TV show you are trying to get an audition for! Your title/occupation: Celebrity Name Entertainer or Actor / Actress REMEMBER: Sell yourself! If you don’t get this job, your agent will drop you, and you will be broke. Be creative! The super star actor or actress with the best letter (formatting, spelling, and creativity) will be called in for an audition with the executive producer and score the role.

6. PARAGRAPHS SHOULD ADDRESS: 1.Situation: Reason for Writing 1.Explain why you want to work with your favorite actor / actress, the character he / she plays, and the show. 2.Why do you admire your favorite actor’s / actress’ character? 2.Explanation: The second paragraph presents your information and details to support your reason for writing. 1.Explain how your character could assist, help, or be useful to your actor’s / actress’ character. 2.Mention specific skills that could be useful to actor’s / actress’ character and that relate to the show. 3.Why do you deserve this position? 3.Action: What action do you want your reader to take? This is your conclusion. 1.Wrap up your argument for the reader. 1.Make sure your reader understands why you are writing this letter. 2.Tell your reader what he / she should do next. 3.You should also end by thanking the person for taking the time to consider you as an option for the show.

7. SENTENCE FRAMES Paragraph 1 – (Reason for Writing) I am writing to inquire about / request... I would like to be considered for… I would be grateful if… I would appreciate if… I would like to work with….because… Paragraph 3 – (Conclusion / Action you want Reader to Take) Due to my skills and experience, I believe... I hope I will be considered for… Please consider… Thank you for taking the time… I look forward to hearing… I’m looking forward to… Paragraph 2 - (Information / Details that support your reason for writing) Based on my experience, I think.. My skills include… I would be a good candidate for this position because… I am deserving of this position because…

8. 1820 Rimpau AvenueThis is address of the sender (you) Corona, California 92881 October 22, 2008Date you are writing letter Jane Smith Editor-in-Chief The Press EnterpriseTitle and address of recipient 123 Sesame Street Springfield, Illinois 98765 Dear Press Enterprise:Greeting/Salutation Paragraph 1 -When you use the block form to write a business letter, all the information is typed flush left, single-spaced, with one-inch margins all around. First provide your own address, then skip a line and provide the date, then skip one more line and provide the inside address of the party to whom the letter is addressed. For formal letters, avoid abbreviations and slang. Paragraph 2 -Skip another line before the salutation, which should be followed by a colon. Then write the body of your letter as illustrated here, with no indentation at the beginnings of paragraphs. Skip lines between paragraphs. After writing the body of the letter, type the closing, followed by a comma, leave 3-4 blank lines, then type your name and title (if applicable), all flush left. Sign the letter in the blank space above your typed name. The format of your letter should look exactly like this one. If it does not, redo it because it is incorrect. Paragraph 3 -For this letter you need three paragraphs. Paragraph 1—Situation: The opening introduces your reason for writing. You need to explain the subject of your letter and your purpose for writing. Paragraph 2— Explanation: The second paragraph presents your information and details about the issue to support your opinion. You do not have to give actual statistics and research, but you should be clear on your points. You need reasons why the public should take action on this issue (why its worthy of this letter). This is where you try to convince the reader that your viewpoint is correct. Do NOT forget a COUNTER ARGUMENT. Paragraph 3—Action: The last paragraph focuses on action and outcome. What action do you want your reader to take? This is a conclusion of sorts where your wrap up your argument for the reader, drive your point home, and tell them what they should do next. You should also end by thanking the person for taking the time to consider your viewpoint. Sincerely,Closing Your Signature Your Name Centennial High School StudentTitle/Occupation FINAL LETTER FORMAT

9. GOOD LUCK SUPER STARS! Your agent is giving you one last chance before he drops you! Your career is on the line! You can do it!