Volume 57 is an international platform for actors and dancers.
The initial idea came from a group of directors, actors, dancers and producers. We are all travellers, speak more than one language and live and work in different countries .We believe that a network like Volume 57 will become the missing link between performers and professionals, spanning different countries and languages.
The difference between Volume 57 and all existing national representations is a careful selection through personal contacts and later on, through a committee. We donīt want this site to be about thousands of performers, stuffed together in a useless place. Itīs about connecting families and highlighting outstanding artists.
Sound samples will provide examples of the various languages spoken by each actor.We talked to many casting agents and directors, and they all explained that the reason why they invite the same actors to cast for their international productions is that the simply donīt know which actor speaks which language and how well. We believe that by providing the opportunity to listen to actors voices, we can revolutionize the whole searching and casting process. And last but not least: how pleasant and amusing it is to listen to the voice of someone who has caught your eye!
There is no representation for dancers, except through personal websites, personal contacts andbillboards. Dance is increasingly becoming an overlapping art form between dancing and acting. This is why it makes sense to represent those two arts close to each other.
Suggestions and networking will have to come from each one of you, in order to make Volume 57 grow.
