FREE Battle Acts Online Seminar - Where Actors Act Their Acts Off, led by Philip Galinsky (Actor, Writer, Producer, Voice Over Artist)

Friday, February 17, 2023, 7pm ET / 4pm PT

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Open to actors of all types, you are invited to a free seminar about the new reboot of the NYC Down Town Theatre SMASH SHOW - THE MANHATTAN MONOLOGUE SLAM - WITH CO FOUNDER & CO CREATOR, Philip Galinsky http://www.PhilipGalinsky.com

Press about the new reboot BATTLE ACTS:
 
From AMNY:

We have “Shark Tank” for aspiring entrepreneurs, and “American Idol” for singers, but what about those of us who act? Enter stage right: Battle Acts, where co-creator Philip Galinsky likes to say, “actors act their acts off and audiences make a new star.” 

Film/Television and stage actors will duke it out at Chelsea Music Hall for crowning titles, bragging rights, and cash prizes. The contestants will be judged by a studded lineup of industry professionals and a live audience.


FROM BROADWAY WORLD:

Calling all actors! Are you ready to put your acting chops on the line and battle it out in front of a live audience and top entertainment industry professionals?
Hosted by the Galinsky Brothers, whose long-running Manhattan Monologue Slam became a staple of the New York City acting community and was touted by the New York Times as "performers looking for that fabled big break are squaring off against one another in a flurry of monologues, with industry professionals sitting as judges," Battle Acts brings together stage and film actors who go head-to-head in front of celebrity and industry insiders in an evening of raucous, fast-paced performances to be crowned the "Battle Acts Champ." 

By attending this free Battle Acts Seminar, you will find out our success stories, how the show works, and maybe if you’re lucky 4 FREE TICKETS TO THE NEXT BATTLE ACTS.  Check us out at www.battleactslive.com 

Industry panel has included…Jeffrey Dreisbach (McCorkle Casting) Alysia Joy Powell (Coach and Actress “Judah and the Black Messiah”), Lenny Platt  (Actor, Writer and Producer) and Irene Gandy (Broadway Producer & Publicist)

Past judges of the Manhattan Monologue Slam included: James Gunn, Producer, "Guardians of the Galaxy"; Sarah Silverman, Actor, "The Sarah Silverman Program; Michael K. Williams, Actor, "The Wire"; Tariq Trotter, Emcee, "The Roots", "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon."

Battle Acts, is an opportunity for emerging actors to perform for industry professionals each and every month by providing a panel of judges consisting of agents, casting directors, producers and the like, offering valuable advice and critiques of the performers.

This free seminar will cover how actors leverage their performance into success landing agents, talent managers and booking their own work!

The seminar will also cover how to make your monologue more active.

By attending this free Battle Acts Seminar, you will find out our success stories, how the show works, and maybe if you’re lucky win 4 FREE TICKETS TO THE NEXT BATTLE ACTS. 

Also Actors Connection is graciously providing prizes for both ACT 1 and Act 2 winners!  Check us out at www.battleactslive.com 

WHAT TO PREPARE: 

No need to prepare any materials for this event!

Please follow the procedures listed below:

  • Please update your headshot and fill out the MY INFO section of your AC account upon registration.

  • Instructions and the ZOOM link for access to this online event will be emailed to you in advance. If you have not received the link by one hour before the event, please reach out to registration@actorsconnection.com.

Additional Information:

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Philip Galinsky

Philip Galinsky is an actor, writer, producer, story teller and voice over artist.  He and his brother are rebooting their critically acclaimed downtown theatre smash show from The Manhattan Monologue Slam to BattleActsLive.com
 
He has been serving the NYC acting community for over 10 years with his groundbreaking monthly networking actor showcase.  It is a rare opportunity for emerging actors to perform for industry professionals each and every month by providing a panel of judges consisting of agents, casting directors, producers and the like, offering valuable advice and critiques of the performers.  

He just recently completed his run of his unauthorized Netflix comedy special PHILIP GALINSKY is Triggered, live in NYC.  Which is now available in paperback and audio book.  He has appeared on Comedy Central, MTV, A&E, Law & Order SVU as well as many streaming platforms.  
 
He is the lead kidnapper in the video game, Grand Theft Auto 5, kidnapping Jonah Hill.   He is also the birthday cake stealing bear on Dora The Explorer.  He is the cofounder of the downtown NYC theatre smash spectacular the Manhattan Monologue Slam and National Monologue Slam.
 
What the media says about Philip Galinsky's work:

"Keeps the pace fast and entertains mightily". 
- NEIL GENZLINGER NEW YORK TIMES

"Philip Galinsky presents The Best of Craigslist, is classifiable hilarious". 
- VILLAGE VOICE

"Philip Galinsky's Facebook Comes Alive, a one-man stage show that is dedicated to, yes, his Facebook page, and a rundown of all the people he's poked. That's because Galinsky's stage show is a tribute to personal empowerment".
- HUFFINGTON POST

"Philip's characters are original comic monsters". 
- DIRECTOR GUY SHARAR

"An energetic and fresh actor and writer". 
- ELLIS HENICAN NEW YORK NEWSDAY

Check out his website

The following disclaimer is provided specifically at the request of and in accordance with SAG/AFTRA: Seminars or classes are for educational purposes only and will not secure or provide opportunity for employment in the field or representation by an agent or casting director.