Success Stories from the Green Room • Dorsey Studios

The Dorsey Studios Green Room

Relax and catch up on all the news... the actors, the agents, the casting directors ...

the business of show business!

In Song & Dance, learn what casting directors and agents have to say about the training available through Dorsey Studios.

Also meet some of our students and read their success stories. From newcomers to rising stars, they're in the game, and using what they've learned at Dorsey Studios to succeed.

Be sure to check out Role Credits - here you'll find out who's doing what and where. You may even recognize a few names!

If you're a former student, be sure to let us know what you're doing.

email: dorseyalumni@dorseystudios.com

We'll include your accomplishments in our next update!

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Song & Dance


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Role Credits


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what agents and casting directors are saying about Dorsey Studios

"Persons who can act will get the jobs regardless of whether the jobs are for television, stage, or films. Dorsey Studios is committed to helping people learn to act."


	Kathy Hardegree President & Owner Atlanta Models and Talent, Inc. (AMT)

"It is my true belief that training is so important for people to become marketable, not only for beginning students, but also people need to continue to train..."


	Shay Griffin Owner/Casting Director The Chez Agency

"I am very familiar with the acting technique(s) taught by Dorsey Studios. I believe this technique to be the best possible for all forms of acting...whether it be for film, television, or stage."


	Stratton Leopold Casting Director/Producer

what actors are saying about Dorsey Studios

"...Let me tell you about LA...convey to your students how difficult it is...one must really be able to act and have their SAG card. Skill is recognized here. I have yet to find a teacher like you, Sandra...nobody looks out for their students' well being like you. I should have listened to everything you said, it would have saved me time. I urge all your students to listen to your advice...thank you for being such a wonderful teacher.


	Aurora Cravens Actor (LA)

"You helped me build the foundation upon which my acting technique is based...intent!"


	Robert Pralgo Actor (Atlanta)

"I've taken classes at other very reputable schools, but none of them compare to Dorsey Studios...at all. Other schools' programs are geared toward teaching the class, whereas Ms. Dorsey...works with the individual to bring out their inner-actor. To say that Sandra Dorsey really knows her stuff is an understatement."


	Marquita M. Brown Actor (Atlanta)

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	Are you a former student? We'd love to hear how your experience at Dorsey Studios has helped you professionally. email us! alumni@dorseystudios.com

who's doing what and where

jan harrelson				has been working in the LA market
ed corbin				continues to do movie roles in LA
ginger rosen				received glowing notices as the lead in her latest Atlanta project "Driving Ms. Daisy"
laura whyte				lives in Chicago and continues to work professionally in theatre and film
steve friday				toured nationally in "The Buddy Holly Story," and continues working in NYC with his "Steve Friday Band"
janet arneau				lives in NYC. In her latest project, a new play reading with James Gandolfini (Tony of "The Sopranos"), Janet was very pleased that "Tony" complemented her acting - many times!
jon mcdonald				is in his second season at The Highlands Playhouse, N.C.
brian lane green				now lives in NYC and is enjoying an acting and singing career including film, Shakespeare repertory, and cabaret dates
aurora cravens				lives and works in LA. She has performed in at least 10 shows since moving from Atlanta
shelly cox				recently starred in a Lifetime Series episode
sharon blackwood				filmed with Mary Kay Place in March 2002, and appeared in "Remember the Titans" starring Denzel Washington
j'aime perkins				has been offered a long touring contract for a play presented at colleges and universities throughout the US
chase tatum				recently completed 2 films to be released in Winter 2002
hobie vaughn				performed in "Il Trovatore" with the Atlanta Opera, and can be seen in a national Pontiac commercial
bill kaufman				is now a producer/director. His film documentary on the life of Amelia Earhardt has been released
robert pralgo				guest starred on the Showtime series "Going to California"
allison williams lauren maxwell				are appearing at the Cobb Playhouse in "Dancing at Lughansa," May 17-June 15
donnie weeks				is appearing at Atlanta's FirstStage Theatre in "Telling William Tell," May 17-June 2. Donnie also recently appeared in "Bells are Ringing" at Stage Door Players
anne mccarthy				appeared in Theatre in the Square's production of "Pygmalion"
shelley rachanow				directed "Summer and Smoke" for Off Off Peachtree Theatre
john carter				directs/writes and produces theatrical films and commercials at his own production company in Washington, DC
mark carter				works for Wide Open Films in Atlanta
katie hughey				appeared in "Bells are Ringing" at Stage Door Players
caron bishop				worked as production stage manager at Julliard in NYC, and is now production stage manager at the Berkshire Festival in Massachusetts
jane street				continues to appear in 5 or 6 stage productions a year in a wide range of leading roles
michelle vandenbroeck				lives and works in LA
tim mcnally				appeared last season in "Lovers and Other Strangers" and "Summer and Smoke"
john jones				performed in "Man of LaMancha" at the Lyric Theatre and in "Bells are Ringing" at Stage Door Players
mathew ryan				is studying with Ms. Dorsey in NYC and is continuing his acting and modeling career
peggy chippeaux david deutschle elizabeth mckeon sarah stanley david ramsey				appeared in Tennessee Williams' "Summer and Smoke"
cristal clark donnie weeks allison williams tim mcnally kelly tippens wendell franklin lauren maxwell michelle biddle-rowland				appeared in Renee Taylor/Joseph Bologna's "Lovers and Other Strangers," directed by Ms. Dorsey
tricia helton				was stage manager for "Lovers and Other Strangers"
daniel reynolds				ran the lights for "Summer and Smoke"

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