Award-Winning Playwright, Film Director & Producer David E. Talbert Launches Multi-City Actor’s Workshop & Talent Search
Kicks off October 4th
Los Angeles, CA– Ever consider a career in theater, film, or TV? Ever watched a play or a movie and said, “I could do that!” Now, here’s your chance! Bringing two decades of skill and experience to the craft of acting, pioneering theater producer and respected Hollywood film director -David E. Talbert opens the door to a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to learn, grow, and be discovered. Award-winning playwright David E. Talbert will help thousands from coast to coast gain insight into the entertainment industry through his Multi City Actor’s Workshop & Talent Search Tour. For those who can’t get to Hollywood, David E. Talbert is bringing Hollywood to them through his  leading-edge Actor’s Workshop & Talent Search.
“I’ve gotten so many emails over the years asking me to do a workshop,†expressed Talbert. But then I thought ‘doing a workshop is great, but what would be better is to give people an opportunity to put what they just learned to use by getting a chance to be cast in one of my productions.’ I realized that I have been blessed to be in a position to not only do what I love, but to also hire people to do what they love and help make someone’s dream come true like someone did for me.”
Award-Winning Playwright, Film Director & Producer David E. Talbert
David E. Talbert’s Actor’s Workshop & Talent Search Tour kicks off in his hometown of Washington, DC on Saturday, October 4th at the Mayflower Renaissance. Other cities on the tour include Philadelphia, PA on Saturday, October 18th, Chicago, IL on Saturday, November 1st, Los Angeles on Saturday, November 8th and Dallas, Texas on Saturday, November 15th. There will be one session per day scheduled from 9 AM – 3 PM. The registration fee for the workshop is $250 per person. As an added bonus, everyone who attends the workshop will also receive a private one on one audition the next day with David E. Talbert for a chance to be cast in his next production.
“I’ve worked with so many incredibly talented actors, singers and comedians over the years in my plays and films, like Jamie Foxx, Paula Patton, Morris Chestnut, Ice Cube, Tracy Morgan  and Jill Scott, just to name a few, added Talbert. “Now, I’m looking forward to finding and helping to launch the career of the next great talent.”
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Ice Cube & David E. Talbert on the set of his feature film, First Sunday
Those interested in attending the workshop in their city should visit www.davidetalbert.com to receive full details on registration and location. Space is limited and early registration is encouraged. Reserve your seats today.
Perfect for the professional and the beginner, David E. Talbert’s Actors Workshop & Talent Search will give attendees a chance to learn first-hand what the entertainment business is all about and how to get their foot firmly in the door. Participants will receive detailed instruction on how to shape their performance and gain valuable insight into what directors really want. What makes David E. Talbert’s Acting Workshop & Talent Search really unique is the ability for participants to be able to audition with a working Hollywood director.
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From Top to Bottom
David E. Talbert & Derek Luke on the set of Talbert’s
most recent feature film, Baggage Claim
Djimon Hounsou & David E. Talbert on the set of Talbert’s
most recent feature film, Baggage Claim
About David E. Talbert
David E. Talbert began his career in the world of theater, quickly establishing himself as a highly prolific and award winning playwright. The Los Angeles Times labels Talbert, “One of the most prolific theatre makers in America” and The Washington Post “A Playwrighting and directing wunderkind.” David E. Talbert has written and directed 14 nationally acclaimed touring productions that have garnered an unprecedented 24 NAACP nominations, winning Best Playwright of the Year for THE FABRIC OF A MAN. In 2007, Talbert received the New York Literary Award for Best Playwright of the Year for LOVE IN THE NICK OF TYME and the prestigious NAACP Trailblazer Award for his groundbreaking accomplishments in theater. While Talbert continues his success as a highly respected theatre-maker, with his most recent tour being the box-office juggernaut WHAT MY HUSBAND DOESN’T KNOW starring Morris Chestnut, he has also successfully expanded his brand into the world of feature films and television. His most recent film, the Fox Searchlight romantic comedy BAGGAGE CLAIM,
which Talbert adapted from his own Essence best-selling novel, starred Paula Patton,
Derek Luke, Jill Scott, Adam Brody, and Djimon Hounsou.
This marks the first time an African American filmmaker has adapted and directed his own novel.
Baggage Claim, released in the fall of 2013, opened as the #1 Comedy in America.
For more information on David E. Talbert and to register for the Acting Workshop
& Talent Search, go to www.davidetalbert.com
