May 21st 2010 - On Monday, June 21st 2010 at 7:00pm at Tazza Café in Providence, RI, Ahtspot.com presents the 5th Annual Ahtspot Open Call! This is an event for actors, filmmakers and theater professional like no other. The Ahtspot Open Call is an open form audition show where talented actors can audition for the crowd of directors, producers and even other actors. Each actor gets no more than two minutes on stage, and if they go over their time they are hosed down with silly string to let them know it is time to go. This popular event has been very well attended in the past and this year’s event will be once again hosted by none other than the very talented John Ring. You can see pictures and videos at the links below. Actors can find instructions to sign up below as well.
Directors, producers and other theater and film professionals—this is a free event to check out the local New England pool of talent. From 7pm to 9pm you will be able to watch actors audition for the audience, then after the show stick around and approach your favorite talent. Order a drink, relax, take notes and enjoy the show!
Actors, sign up begins at 6:00pm and there can be a line. Actors will be taken on a first come, first serve basis. Ahtspot.com clients will have the ability to pre-register online. However if you are not there when your name is called to go on stage, you will be skipped and added to the end of the line. Not all performers may get a chance to perform if time runs out. Remember you have two minutes or less to do your piece. You can perform anything you want, it is your time to shine! So get there early or sign up in the members’ section.
Also, next year keep your eye out for a new bigger event coming up from Ahtspot.com that will include a chance for all ahtists to show off their work from all mediums. This may be the last Ahtspot Open Call held in Providence for a while, so if you have been thinking of going, this is the event to be at. Come, enjoy yourself and meet some cool people!
Ahtspot's Open Call is an 18+ Event - 21+ to drink. Children under 18 must be with a parent/guardian.
April 2nd 2010 - Don’t forget, the 5th Annual Ahtspot Open Call is this Tuesday, April 6th @ 7:00pm at Improv Boston!!! (40 Prospect St. Cambridge, MA) Several Boston casting directors may be in attendance and they have suggested that we remind actors to bring multiple copies of their headshots, résumés and marketing materials with them. So don’t miss this event and your chance to be seen. Sign up for actors begins at 6:00pm and it is on a first come, first serve basis. You may however pre-register for the event in our members section. Please remember, if your name is called and you are not there, you will be moved to the end of the list. We may not get to all performers, but we will get to as many as we can in the two hour show, so get there early!
Directors, producers and casting directors, don’t forget your marketing material as well. This will be an amazing showing of what Boston and New England has to offer.Also don’t forget on June 21st our Providence event is happening at Tazza Café. A second place to be seen, so mark your calendars now!
Ahtspot's Open Call is an 18+ Event - 21+ to drink. Children under 18 must be with a parent/guardian.
Thank you for your business and we hope to see you there!
March 6th 2010 - This year for Ahtspot’s 5th Annual Open Call, we are taking it to a whole new level, 3 Cities!!! The Ahtspot Open Call will be in Boston at Improv Boston’s Main Stage Theater on April 6th, Tazza Café in Providence, RI on June 21st and in Connecticut (Location TBD) as part of the Film Industry Mixer on August 28th.
So first up on Tuesday, April 6th 2009 at 7:00pm at Improv Boston’s Main Stage Theater (40 Prospect St. in Central Square, Cambridge, MA), Ahtspot.com presents the 5th Annual Ahtspot Open Call! This event is one of the events leading up to Boston’s 48 Hour Film Project. This is an event for actors, filmmakers and theater professionals like no other. The Ahtspot Open Call is an open forum audition show where talented actors can audition for the crowd of directors, producers and even other actors. Each actor gets no more than two minutes on stage, and if they go over their time they are hosed down with silly string to let them know it is time to go. This popular event has been very well attended in the past. Check out this video from last year’s event:
Directors, producers and other theater and film professionals—this is a free event to check out the local New England pool of talent. From 7 to 9pm you will be able to watch actors audition for the audience, then after the show stick around and approach your favorite talent. Order a drink, relax, take notes and enjoy the show!
This event is run in conjunction with and to help promote the 48 Hour Film Project Boston 2010! This is a contest where filmmakers are challenged to make a complete short film in just 48 hours. Teams are invited and welcome to the event to cast for their movies, meet other teams, collect additional crew and network with other film and theater professionals. For more information visit www.48hourfilm.com/boston.
Actors, sign up begins at 6:00pm and there can be a line. Actors will be taken on a first come, first serve basis. Ahtspot.com clients will have the ability to pre-register in the members section. However if anyone is not there when your name is called to go on stage, you will be skipped and added to the end of the line. Not all performers may get a chance to perform if time runs out. Remember you have two minutes or less to do your piece. You can perform anything you want, it is your time to shine! So get there early or sign up in the members section. Not a member yet? Sign up now!
Ahtspot's Open Call is an 18+ Event - 21+ to drink. Children under 18 must be with a parent/guardian.
And don’t forget Providence is June 21st and Connecticut is August 28th.
Hope to see you there!
June 23rd 2009 - Ahtspot’s 4th Annual Open Call was a blast! Click here to see video and photos from the event. Thank you to everyone who helped make it happen. Keep your eyes out for next year’s event. Details will be coming out around March of 2010. Make sure to become a member now so you can take advantage of the benefits!
May 22nd 2009 - On Monday, June 22nd 2009 at 7:00pm at Tazza Café in Providence, RI, Ahtspot.com presents the 4th Annual Ahtspot Open Call! This event is one of the events leading up to Providence’s 48 Hour Film Project. This is an event for actors, filmmakers and theater professional like no other. The Ahtspot Open Call is an open form audition show where talented actors can audition for the crowd of directors, producers and even other actors. Each actor gets no more than two minutes on stage, and if they go over their time they are hosed down with silly string to let them know it is time to go. This popular event has been very well attended in the past. You can see pictures at the links below. Actors can sign up in the members section! Not a member yet? Sign up before June 15th!
Directors, producers and other theater and film professionals—this is a free event to check out the local New England pool of talent. From 7 to 9pm you will be able to watch actors audition for the audience, then after the show stick around and approach your favorite talent. Order a drink, relax, take notes and enjoy the show!
This event is run in conjunction with and to help promote the Rhode Island Film Collaborative’s 48 Hour Film Project Providence 2009! This is a contest where filmmakers are challenged to make a complete short film in just 48 hours. Teams are invited and welcome to the event to cast for their movies, meet other teams, collect additional crew and network with other film and theater professionals. For more information visit www.48hourfilm.com/providence or www.rifcfilms.com.
Actors, sign up begins at 6:00pm and there can be a line. Actors will be taken on a first come, first serve basis. Ahtspot.com clients will have the ability to pre-register online. However if anyone is not there when your name is called to go on stage, you will be skipped and added to the end of the line. Not all performers may get a chance to perform if time runs out. Remember you have two minutes or less to do your piece. You can perform anything you want, it is your time to shine! So get there early or sign up in the members section.
As an added bonus for all you West Side New Englanders, Ahtspot’s Open Call is going to be doing a smaller version of our show at the 4th Annual Film Industry Mixer in Danbury, CT on June 6th. We will have a sign up table at the event! Performance times are at 7pm & 10pm, each for an hour. More details can be found at their website. (www.filmindustrymixer.com) You cannot pre-register at this event. A sign-up table will be available starting at 6pm near the stage. It will be first come, first serve, so get there early!
Ahtspot's Open Call is an 18+ Event - 21+ to drink. Children under 18 must be with a parent/guardian.
June 29th 2008 - Ahtspot’s 3rd Annual Open Call proved to be a huge hit and had record attendance and stunning talent! Check out the pictures of the event here in our news section. Sorry for the delay. We finally got a chance to post them after the huge influx of new sign ups we just finished posting. There are also links to some of the performers’ profiles if you saw someone you liked. Make sure you don’t miss the next Ahtspot.com event coming this fall!
If you want to help support Ahtspot, click on our store tab and purchase your favorite merchandise and display it with pride. We have t-shirts, bumper stickers and more available online.
If you would like to see what others are saying about us, check out our testimonials section. Or if your already a member, log in and submit your own. There is a button to do so in the member’s area.
June 3rd 2008 - We are happy to announce Ahtspot’s Third Annual Open Call is coming up on June 23rd. This is a great opportunity for our performing ahtists to show their stuff and for our behind the scenes and written word ahtists to find people to use for their aht.
Check out the event by clicking here. Sign up to perform at the event by logging into the members section and clicking on the Open Call sign up at the bottom of the page. Then check back here to see where you are on the list.
This is an event you don’t want to miss. Make sure to get a seat early and enjoy the show, then stick around after to network and mingle.
Make sure to check out our Ahtstore where you can purchase gear to wear to the event and help support our site.
Click here to see what people are saying about Ahtspot.com or sign into the members section to add your own testimonial.
Finally, coming this fall will be an event for all ahtist including visual. It’s an event long in the planning. Make sure you check back at the end of the summer for details.
January 1st 2008 - Happy New Year! With the New Year brings an upgraded section of Ahtspot.com! Our jobs section has now been upgraded to a career opportunities section. We had been working on this section for several months after many requests from businesses and events to have a section where they can post contests, festivals, grants, scholarships, workshops and classes. Be sure to check it out at the “Career” tab above.
Also don’t forget, the Ahtstore is now open, where you can purchase great Ahtspot merchandise that will help support the site you love! Show off that you're proud to be a New England Ahtist. And you can also check out our testimonials page to see what other ahtists are saying about us. Have a Happy New Year and keep checking back for more exciting updates!
June 25th 2007 - There are great new things to check out at Ahtspot.com. Please read all three notices.
New Ahtspot Apparel and Products! Now you can show everyone how proud you are to be an Ahtist! Check out the cool new products Ahtspot.com is selling in its store. Wear the gear with pride or add a new bumper sticker to your car! Buy all your favorite stuff now and help support the site that supports you, your career and your community!
Visit www.ahtspot.com/ahtstore for more details!
Ahtspot wants to hear from you!
Ahtspot has opened a testimonials section of the site so we can hear from our ahtist! Just log into the members section and click on testimonials. Tell us what you like or don’t like about Ahtspot. Let us know if it has gotten you any work. We might use some of your quotes in our about section or in any of our future advertising. If you really want to be used, phrase your responses like a true testimonial… “Ahtspot is awesome because…” We look forward to reading your comments about our services and your suggestions for us to help you.
Ahtspot’s Open Call is tonight! All actors, comedians and performers as well as filmmakers, directors, producers, and casting directors from across New England (Ahtspot Members and Non-Ahtspot Members alike) are welcome to come to the Ahtspot’s Open Call event at Tazza Café at 250 Westminster St. in Providence. The show starts at 7:00pm so do not be late! If you want to sign up, be there before 6:00pm to sign up. If you are already registered, make sure you check in at the Open Call table so we know you are there. This event is not to be missed!
Thank you for your business and we look forward to serving you for years to come!
June 1st 2007 - Last year’s Open Call event was such a great success, we decided to do it again! Coming this June 25th will be the 2nd annual Open Call event for the Rhode Island Film Collaborative’s 48 Hour Film Project! Even better is that this year Ahtspot members can pre-register in the members section and skip the line! Just sign into the members section and click on Open Call Event at the bottom of the page. Later come back and click here to see where you are in the list order. Not a member yet? Sign Up now and as soon as your account has been approved and posted, you can sign up too! It is first come first serve, so sign up now! See you all on June 25th at Tazza Café in Providence!
March 11th 2007 - Well 2007 is well under way! Ahtspot has been growing in leaps and bounds and our ahtists are getting more exposure than ever. So far this year Ahtspot has generated more than a half a million hits to the site! More and more we hear stories of ahtists getting work and being discovered. We are happy to serve the New England Arts Community and we are honored to now have over four hundred members! Ahtspot will continue to serve the community and we ask for your help to spread the word.
Since our last update Ahtspot has chosen their newest logo from a collection of New England Ahtists who submitted their designs. The new logo was created and designed by graphic designer Chris Magdalenski. He was awarded a check for $350 and honored by his peers at the last Ahtspot networking party. We thank Chris and all who entered the contest and we were glad to have them all as members. Ahtspot thanks the local community and we will continue to strive and develop new ways to service you.
January 1st 2007 - Happy New Year to All the Ahtists Out There! May 2007 bring you great success. Ahtspot is looking forward to 2007 as a promising year. We are just a few sign-ups away from having over 300 ahtists on the site. We also have received some great new logos for the contest. some of those will be posted on the site to get public opinion.
The biggest news of the year right now is going to be an Ahtspot Networking Party on Sunday January 28th 2007 at Tazza Café in Providence, RI. Mark your calendars now! It will be a huge ahtist party and the best part is there is no cover charge for Ahtspot memebers. Just print out your Ahtspot entry and that is a ticket for you and a guest to get in! So I hope to see you all there.
So look out for new features and addition this year and let’s show them what New England has to offer!
September 18th 2006 - Well, today marks the one year anniversary of the creation of Ahtspot! We wanted to take a moment to thank all of you who have embraced Ahtspot as we moved from an ambitious concept to a full fledged resource for New England artists.
In just a year, Ahtspot.com has generated over 500,000 hits from people interested in the New England arts scene. We are also proud to have over 200 artists as part of our community database. If you have not already become a part of Ahtspot, please sign up now. As always, this service is free!
In celebration of our anniversary, we are introducing the official Ahtspot Logo Design Contest. This is a great opportunity for the graphically inclined to showcase their talents for a chance to win $350 and to become the official logo artist of Ahtspot. Click here for the details of the contest.
Again, thank you all for supporting Ahtspot and the arts in New England. Here’s hoping for many more years to come!
June 27th 2006 - Last night, Ahtspot co-sponsored Open Call at Tazza in Providence, RI. The event was a smash hit! Click here to see the article and photos from the evening. Ahtspot.com continues to grow, with its artist database now containing over 150 artists! If you have not yet signed up with Ahtspot, do so now! Remember it’s free and costs you only a few minutes of your time. Begin to network now and make sure to check out our events, jobs and news sections!
April 5th 2006
- After only a few short months online, Ahtspot.com
has reached its first major milestone. As
of April 5th, the Ahtists Database now features
over 100 New England artists and organizations
from almost every category of the creative
arts! This milestone also marks the beginning
of the Ahtspot Logo Design Contest—details
will be unveiled soon.
As the popularity
of Ahtspot continues to grow, more and more
artists are using our services. There has
never been a better time to enter your information
into our FREE database of New England artists
and organizations. Through Ahtspot.com, our
artists receive more exposure to supporters
of the arts, as well as opportunities to network
with other artists. Also take some time to
read our reviews and information about local
events, or post an art-related opportunity
in our Jobs section.
March 6th 2006
- Ahtspot.com the home for artists in New
England is gaining momentum. Now with more
than 80 artists, a number of reviews, and
an effective events section, Ahtspot.com is
doing very well since it's opening in September
of 2005. The one section that could use some
more help is the Jobs section which needs
more artist jobs posted in it. If you know
anyone who is need of artists in New England,
please tell them to post on Ahtspot.com, it's
free. If you're not already a member, sign
up today! (That's Free Also!)
September 18th 2005
- After years of research and many months
of hard work coding, building, and designing,
we now launch our beta version of Ahtspot.com.
This site has been a dream of ours and is
now becoming a very real and useable reality.
We welcome you to use our site and all of
our services to help the New England Arts
Community grow and thrive. You may see many
changes in this site over the next couple
of months. We ask for your help by using our
services and contacting us with your feedback
so we can better improve the quality of our
site. We thank you for your business and welcome
you to the Ahtist's community.
