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YDI TO START RECRUITING ASPIRING YOUNG ACTORS FOR “THE ACTOR’S CORE”
WHO: Youth Development Inc., otherwise known as YDI, is starting to recruit young people ages 14-18 who would like to learn the craft of acting from industry veteran and star of Emmy award winning television show “Breaking Bad,” Steven Michael Quezada.
WHAT: “The Actor’s Core” is YDI’s newest program, headed by industry veteran Steven Michael Quezada, who also stars in Emmy award-winning show “Breaking Bad” on AMC. Having wrapped the 3rd season of Breaking Bad, Mr. Quezada’s one true passion is to give back to his community by giving young people access to himself and other industry professionals. “The film and television industry has been growing rapidly in New Mexico, so I want to help young people grow in the skill sets they need to work in the industry since now,“ Mr. Quezada remarks.
“The Actor’s Core” will be a 4 month after school course for young people age 14-18 of all different backgrounds. It is free of charge to young people and their families. Classes will meet 3 times a week at YDI’s Wool Warehouse location, 518 1st Street NW, in downtown Albuquerque. Parents or guardians are responsible for transportation to and from the program.
Mr. Quezada and YDI are looking to recruit 12 young people who will learn a variety of skills withing the film and television trade along with acting. Participants will get to learn from other industry professionals – including Emmy award winning actor Bryan Cranston. “Mr. Cranston has been invaluable to developing this program,” Mr. Quezada says. “He has given a generous donation to us to get this program off the ground. It just goes to show how passionate he is about working in New Mexico.” Gwyn Savage, a local filmmaker who worked on Breaking Bad’s crew also gave of herself generously to make the Actor’s Core project happen.
WHEN: YDI will be actively recruiting until all spots are filled. The program will run for 4 months and meet 3 times a week, from 4 to 6 PM.
WHERE: The program will take place at YDI’s Wool Warehouse Theater, 518 1st Street NW.
WHY: YDI, founded in 1971, is a nationally-recognized youth service organization that provides educational, developmental, and humanitarian assistance to children, youth and families in central and northern New Mexico. YDI serves more than 12,200 clients each year through direct services and an additional 10,000 clients through related outreach programs.
Interested youth can apply by emailing a letter of interest to Steven Michael Quezada at abqj...@yahoo.com.
YDI CONTACTS: Steven Michael Quezada, The Actor’s Core Program Director
Marcos Baca, YDI Media Relations Manager