Arena Basketball League
The new Arena Basketball League is looking for the nations top MC/Arena Operators for full and part-time positions. Candidates must be energized by meeting lots of different people, be creative with words, be able to juggle several tasks at once, and take pride in getting things done right. Customer service focus is essential. Call 877-ABL-9876 for a live audition. We are currently hiring in the following locations: Prince William, VA; Chesapeake, VA; Norfolk, VA; West Nyack, NY; Pittsburgh, PA; Philadelphia, PA; Concord, NC; Cincinnati, OH; Nashville, TN; Atlanta, GA; Sunrise, FL; Dallas, TX; Houston, TX; Hyattsville, MD. Email: info@mallball.com. http://www.arenabasketballleague.com/
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Open Call, Kids, "Chitty Chitty"
Jim Carnahan (casting dir.) is seeking children for future replacements for the Broadway production of "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang." Fred Zollo, Nick Paleologos, Barbara Broccoli, and Michael Wilson, prods.; Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman, music and lyrics; Adrian Noble, dir.; Gillian Lynne, choreo.
Seeking—Jeremy: 8-10, Caractacus' son and twin brother to Jemima, an excellent singer-actor whose voice has not changed; Jemima: 8-10, Caractacus' daughter and twin sister to Jeremy, an excellent singer-actor with a strong soprano and belt; Ensemble: 7-14, great singers who move well to play the Forbidden Children of Vulgaria, as well as other small parts, interested in all types and ethnicities.
Auditions will be held for Equity and non-Equity children Oct. 1 at 10 a.m. (sign-up begins at 9 a.m.) at Ripley-Grier Studios, 520 Eighth Ave., 16th fl., NYC. Prepare 16 bars of a traditional musical theatre song. Accompanist will be provided. Equity chorus procedures will not be in effect. Producer will run all aspects of the audition. Note: All children must be able to do a British accent. Bring own sheet music. Bring pix and resumes, stapled together. Any child, if not a member of Equity, would receive an Equity contract and have the opportunity to join if cast in the production. $1,422 min./wk. Equity Production Contract.
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Open, "A Chorus Line," B'way
Binder Casting is casting the upcoming Broadway production of "A Chorus Line." Bob Avian, dir.; Baayork Lee, choreo.
Seeking—Diana: early to mid-20s, Latin, energetic, upbeat personality, superb dancer, major singer with a belt/chest mix, sings "Nothing" and "What I Did for Love"; Paul: early to mid-20s, Latin, shy, suffers from the indignities of his past, boyish, slight, sensitive, has a delicate quality, a superb dancer, tenor. Note: Seeking Latin dancers for the aforementioned parts.
Auditions for Equity and non-Equity performers will be held Oct. 25 at 11 a.m. (sign-in 10:30-11:30 a.m., studio D) at Ripley-Grier Studios, 520 Eighth Ave., 16th fl. (btwn. 36th & 37th sts.), NYC. Be warmed up and ready to dance. Men should bring jazz shoes or sneakers and form-fitting dance clothes, no baggy pants. Women should bring character shoes with a heel and form-fitting dance clothes, no leg warmers. All performers prepare one traditional musical theatre song that shows off your voice. Bring sheet music. Pianist will be provided. Bring pix and resumes, stapled together. If unable to attend, send pix and resumes to Binder Casting, 321 W. 44th St., Ste. 606, NYC 10036, Attn: "A Chorus Line." Nonunion performers will have the opportunity to join Equity if cast. Equity Production Contract.
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EPA, "Well," Broadway
Liz McCann and Scott Rudin (prods.) are casting the Broadway production of "Well" by Lisa Kron. "Well" is Lisa Kron's journey into her past. It's about her mother, her well-being and the alternate universe your parents live in where your therapy has no power. The play asks the question: Are we responsible for our own well-being? Leigh Silverman, dir. First rehearsal Feb. 2006, preview on/about March 10; opens on/about March 30 at the Longacre Theatre.
Roles of Lisa Kron and Ann Kron are cast (Lisa Kron and Jayne Houdyshell, respectively). Seeking—The Following Four Actors: must be transformational and have the ability to disappear into their roles, must have humor and depth, able to embody multiple theatrical styles and feel comfortable playing "themselves."—Actor A: female, 30s-early 40s, quirky, a little off, plays the following roles: Joy: Lisa's roommate at the Allergy Unit of a local hospital, where Lisa goes after her freshman year of college; Dottie: a neighbor and member of the Neighborhood Association that Ann organizes in Lansing; "Herself"; Actor B: female African-American, 30s–40s, must have gravitas and warmth, plays the following roles: Lori Jones: 10, a little girl who torments Lisa all through grade school, while Lisa keeps saying she is not a character in the play, Lori is constantly showing up, throwing the play off track; Kay: another patient at the Allergy Unit; Mrs. Price: a neighbor and member of the Neighborhood Association; Cynthia: about 10-11, Lisa's next-door-neighbor and best friend growing up; "Herself"; Actor C: male African-American, late 20s–early 30s, he plays the following roles: Little Oscar: about 10-11, Lisa's other next-door-neighbor and best friend growing up; Big Oscar: Little Oscar's father and Ann's neighbor; Jim Richardson: a neighbor and member of the Neighborhood Association; (Second) Unit Nurse: a nurse in the Allergy Unit; "Himself"; Actor D: male, 40s, he plays the following roles: Unit Nurse: the male nurse who runs Lisa's unit at the Allergy Unit, open and Midwestern-friendly, as helpful and upbeat as can be; Howard Norris: a neighbor and member of the Neighborhood Association; A Neighbor; "Himself."
Equity principal auditions will be held Oct. 14 & 17, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. and 2-5:30 p.m. (both days) at AEA Audition Center, 165 W. 46th St., 2nd fl., NYC. Prepare a brief, contemporary comic monologue. Bring pix and resumes, stapled together. $1,422 min./wk. Equity Broadway/Production Contract.
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Duplex Cabaret Theatre
The Duplex Cabaret Theatre is seeking talent to perform in its 70-seat West Village cabaret theatre. Seeking Singers, Comedians, Performance Artists, New Plays, Composers, and Writers: must be 21+, self-contained acts only. Note: Space, reservations line, full light and sound package, and house technician provided. Email show information, running time, and brief marketing plan to Phil Geoffrey Bond, artistic dir., at phil@theduplex.com (preferred); or call 212-989-3015. Pay is 100% of the cover charge set by the producer, minus a room fee.
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Danny's Skylight Room Cabaret
Danny's Skylight Room Cabaret (346 W. 46 St., Restaurant Row, NYC) is seeking talent. Seeking—Cabaret Acts: self-contained, for shows running 50-60 minutes in length. For details, call Donald Schaffer, prod., at (212) 946-1265. Visit www.dannysgrandseapalace.com. Pay is a percentage of the cover.
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Phyllis Rose Dance Company
The Phyllis Rose Dance Company is casting dancers. Phyllis Rose, company dir. All rehearsals will take place in Manhattan, NYC. Seeking—Dancers: African-American, with a minimum of three years performing experience and training in African dance, modern dance, hip-hop, swing, and Caribbean dance. For more info, contact Phyllis Rose at (718) 474-1672. Pay.
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Seventeen Reader Model Contest
Seventeen Magazine and Ford Models are seeking models for the 2006 Seventeen Reader Model Contest. Four finalists and one winner will receive a trip to NYC. The 17 semifinalists will be displayed on Seventeen's website for viewers to vote on. The winner will be featured in her own fashion story in Seventeen and win a $10,000 contract with Ford Models. Founded in 1946 by Eileen and Jerry Ford, Ford Models is a well-known international modeling agency. Seeking—Models: females, ages 13-19, "real girls" of all sizes who have their own unique look, confident, love to be the center of attention.
Download and submit the entry form along with three pix (a smiling close-up, a non-smiling close-up, and a full-length shot), your full name, date of birth, phone number, email address, city and state, height, weight, shirt size, pants size, hair and eye color, and a 300-word or less answer to the question: "What makes you the perfect Seventeen Reader model?" by Nov. 1 to Seventeen Reader Model Contest, 1440 Broadway, 13th fl., NYC 10018; or submit online at http://www.seventeen.com/fashion/model/spc. No fees or purchases required. $150 stipend, travel, and lodging provided.
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Print Models
M. Kellogg (dir.) is seeking talent for an educational textbook. Shooting in NYC Oct. 24-Nov.11. Seeking—Print Models: to portray students, 18-24, and professors, 35-60. Auditions will be held Oct. 14. Email pix and resumes and inquiries by Oct. 13 to Footageprods@aol.com or send to Footage Productions, Inc., 33 Little West 12th St., #105B, NYC 10014. Pays $25/hr., $50 min. Nonunion.
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Models.com/Wilhelmina Models
Wilhelmina Models and Models.com are seeking models for the national Models.com/Wilhelmina Model Search. The top 10 contest finalists will receive a three-day VIP model trip to NYC in 2006 and compete to win a contract with Wilhelmina Models, a photo shoot with Elle Girl Magazine, a cover shoot for Models.com, and other prizes.
Seeking—Models: females, ages 13-25, no height or size requirement, photogenic, vibrant, must be legal U.S. residents (residents of CT, CO, VT, MD, ND, and PR are not permitted to enter due to state law). Note: Applicants under age 18 must be accompanied by a parent/legal guardian or have an application signed by a parent/legal guardian.
Auditions will be held Oct. 22 (time TBA) at Wilhelmina Models, 300 Park Avenue South, NYC. Bring entry form and pix no smaller than 3" x 4" that depict your personality and appearance. If unable to attend the auditions, print and send online entry form, current photo, and the $20 processing fee by Nov. 7 to Models.com/Wilhelmina Model Search, PO Box 9250, Central Islip, NY 11722-9250; or submit online. For more info, official rules, and an entry form, visit www.wilhelmina.com/models. For the other audition dates and locations for this nationwide contest, visit http://wilhelmina.models.com/ dates.cfm. No pay. No purchases required, but participation does require a $20 processing fee.
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MC, Entertainment Company
Marc Sebastian (prod.) is casting talent for private/social/corporate events locally and nationally. Seeking—MCs (Master of Ceremonies): the ideal candidate should move well, be attractive, physically fit, and have the ability to entertain and control large crowds. If interested, send pix and resumes and reels to ADP, 157 E. 57th St., Ste. 4C, NYC 10022. Pay. Nonunion.
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Singers, Record Label
Doug Brennan (A&R consultant) is seeking talent for record label. Seeking—Female Singers: pop/R&B/rock. For more info, call Doug Brennan at 732-530-0510. No fees or purchases required. Possible future pay/
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"Platanos" and "Auction Block"
Between The Lines Productions is casting national college tours of "Platanos & Collard Greens" and "From Auction Block to Hip Hop." Doni Comas, dir. Ongoing rehearsals and performances thru May 2006 (actors will perform intermittent dates throughout the tour). Seeking—Asian Actresses: female; Latina Actresses: female; African-Americans: male and female. Note: The characters are college students, have good facility with monologues, and have a comfort with spoken word/poetry/rap. Send pix and resumes by Oct. 15 to David Lamb, PO Box 30, NYC 10268-0030; or email choldit@aol.com. Performance stipend, plus transportation and housing paid. Nonunion.
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"Otis & Zora"
The Billie Holiday Theatre is casting "Otis & Zora," a drama written by T.R. Riggns. Justin Lord, dir.; Marjorie Moon, prod. Rehearsals begin Oct. 11; performs Nov. 4-Dec. 18. Seeking—Zora Gentry: female, mid-40s, African-American; Otis Gentry: early to mid-50s, African-American, Zora's husband; Gerald Mayberry: male, early to mid-50s, African-American, Otis's lifelong friend. Auditions will be held Oct. 4 and 5, 2-8 p.m. at the Billie Holiday Theatre, 1368 Fulton St., Brooklyn, NY. Call 718-636-0918/0919, ext. 10 or 12 to make an appt. Prepare a three-minute monologue. Bring pix and resumes. $345/wk. Nonunion.
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"Murder"
VOICETheatre, in association with Crooked Timber, is casting "Murder" by Hanoch Levin. The play addresses the downward cycle of violence, the lust for war, and the curse of revenge that brings chaos and lawlessness to the innocent. Shauna Kanter, dir. Rehearsals begin Jan. 2, 2006 (with some workshops beforehand); runs Feb. 9-March 12 at 59E59 Theaters.
Seeking—Four Soldiers: male, 18-45; Father: male, 35-55, middle eastern; Young Boy: 18-28; Bride/Whore: female, 18-28; Mother/Whore: female, 28-55; Young Girl/Whore: 18-28. Note: Seeking actors of all races and ethnicities who embrace physical theatre and the vocal dexterity of the speaking and/or singing voice. All roles require doubling.
Auditions will be held by appt. only Oct. 15-Nov. 1 at Art New York, 520 Eighth Ave., NYC. For an appt., send pix and resumes to Shauna Kanter, dir., Voicetheatre, 708 W. 171 St., #24a, NYC 10032. Pay (for rehearsals and performances). Non-Equity.
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Gospel Choir Album
Pure Songs Productions is seeking performers for a gospel album project. M. Kapel, prod. Seeking—Gospel Singers: 10 sopranos, 10 altos, 10 tenors and 10 baritones to form a gospel choir. Auditions will be held Oct. 16 at 6 p.m. at Smash Studios, 307 W. 36th St., 18th fl., room C, NYC. Bring resumes and/or demo. Be prepared to sing a two-minute gospel or R&B song. You may also send résumé and/or demo to P.O. Box 45, Uniondale, NY 11553; or email melady_4all@yahoo. Pay upon completion of project.
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Worldwide Cruises
Jean Ann Ryan Productions, called producer of the "Best Cruise Ship Entertainment" by USA Today, is casting Andrew Lloyd Webber's "The Songs of Andrew Lloyd Webber" and "Music of the Night" and Cameron Mackintosh's "Hey! Mr. Producer," and "Encore! Mr. Producer" on cruise ships in Europe, Scandanavia, Russia, the Mediterranean, the Caribbean, and the U.S. Immediate and year-round openings.
Seeking—Singers; Dancers; Acrobats; Ballroom and Adagio Teams. Also seeking staff—Technical Director; Stage Manager; Audio Engineer; Master Electrician; and Wardrobe.
Auditions will be held in Chicago: Oct. 15 at 10 a.m. (dancers) and 1 p.m. (singers) at Lou Conte Dance Studio, Hubbard Street Dance, 1147 W. Jackson; Toronto: Oct. 17 at 10 a.m. (dancers), noon (singers) and 3 p.m. (agents call) at Elgin Winter Garden Theatre Stage Door, 5th fl., 158 Victoria St.; New York City: Oct. 19 at 10 a.m. (agents call) and Oct. 20 at 10 a.m. (dancers) and 1 p.m. (singers) at Ripley-Grier Studios, 520 Eighth Ave. (btwn. 36th and 37th sts.); San Francisco: Oct. 22 at 10 a.m. (dancers) and 1 p.m. (singers) at San Francisco Dance Center, 26 Seventh St., BART Civic Center Station; Los Angeles: Oct. 26 at 10 a.m. (dancers) and 1 p.m. (singers) at Screenland 2, 10501 Burbank Blvd., N. Hollywood; Las Vegas: Oct. 29 at 1:30 p.m. (dancers) and 4 p.m. (singers) at Fern Adair Studio, 3265 E. Patrick. For more info, call the audition hotline at (954) 523-6399, ext. 2; email JARjobs@aol.com; or visit http://www.JeanAnnRyanProductions.com. Staff should email resumes to schedule an interview. Pay.
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Non-Union TV/Video - Shoe Company Commercial
AlsoRan Films, LLC is casting a 35mm shoe company commercial. Trey Nelson, prod.-dir. Shooting in late October in NYC. Seeking—Mature Ethnic Actress: 65-80, LEAD. Email pix and resumes by Sept. 27 to AlsoRan Films, LLC at info@alsoranfilms.com. Low pay, plus credit and meals provided.
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Financial Industrial Video
Atlantic Television is casting an industrial video for a financial services group. R. Mezzasalma, prod. Shooting for one day (Oct. 13) in NYC. Actors must be completely available on the day of the shoot.
Seeking -- Grandfather (approximately age 70), Son (35-40), and Grandson (ages 7-8): males with an American-look and an ethnic background from Southern Europe (Greece, Italy, Spain, etc.), the Philippines, or similar (rather dark hair, dark skin tone, Caucasian males, etc.), to act as a family on their way to see a financial advisor for wealthy people. Note: These three actors must look related, so ideally all three will be from the same real family; however, applications from single persons will be matched with the other applicants to fill the roles if needed. For the shoot, all three will need to wear very similar or matching business suits, shirts, and ties (dark-blue suits and dark shoes preferred). Both non-actors and professionals are encouraged to apply.
Email pix and contact details to castingjob@gmail.comor send to Casting Dept., c/o Atlantic Television, 524 Broadway, 4th fl., NYC 10012, Attn: Industrial Casting. Note on your submission if you have an appropriate business suit available for the shoot (if applying as a family, note if you all already have matching suits). Absolutely no drop offs or phone calls. Pay, plus videocopy provided.
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Networks Presentations, Season
NETworks Presentations LLC is seeking talent for its 2005-06 touring season, including the national tour of "Oklahoma!" Kenneth Gentry, prod.; Fred Hanson, dir. Seeking--Keyboard Players: for immediate and future work, must have good piano skills and be comfortable with electronic keyboard instruments, sight-reading is a plus. Email resumes to by Oct. 31 to JMezzio@aol.com. Pay.
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"Jackie, VI, And Lena" Promo Video
The JENA Company is casting a promotional video shoot of "Jackie, Vi, and Lena," a new play. John Adams, exec. prod. Shooting Oct. 23 & 24 at the Manhattan Ensemble Theatre, NYC. Seeking -- Black Female: 20-45, plays Lena Horne and others, highly attractive, great singing voice (Lena's range), plus "star" quality; Black Actor: 20-45, handsome, athletic, charismatic, plays Jackie Robinson and others; White Actress: 30-40, plays Viola Liuzzo, passionate, energetic social activist, strong a capella ability a plus. Note: All actors should have extraordinary character acting ability. Auditions will be held by appt. on Oct. 21 & 22. For an appt., send pix and resumes to The JENA Company, 1650 Broadway, Ste. 1107, NYC 10019; or email to jenaco2@sisna.com. No calls or visits. Pay. Nonunion.
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National Dance & Talent Competition
BravO! National Dance & Talent Competition, a new national dance competition, is seeking judges for 2006 tour. Drew Vamosi, dir. Seeking--Judges: with professional credits. Send pix and resumes to BravO! National Dance & Talent Competition, 1603 Farnam St., Ste. 216, Omaha, NE 68102 or email drew@bravocompetition.com. Pay.
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Ballet Long Island
Ballet Long Island, a nonprofit arts organization, is casting its 2005-06 season. Debra Punzi, artistic dir. 38-week contract. Classical and contemporary works. Rehearsals held on Long Island, one-hour-15-minute train ride from NYC. Seeking -- Male and Female Dancers and Apprentice Dancers. Auditions will be held Oct. 12, 10 a.m. at Ballet Long Island, 1863 Pond Rd., Ronkonkoma, NY. Ladies bring pointe shoes. Bring current pix and resumes, stapled together. For more info, call 631-737-1964. Pay.
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Theatreworks/USA Season
Theatreworks/USA, a theatre for young and family audiences, is casting its upcoming touring season. Barbara Pasternack, artistic dir. Season includes the following musicals: "Cam Jansen" by Laurence O'Keefe and Nell Benjamin; "A Christmas Carol" by David Armstrong; "The Civil War: The South Carolina Black Regiment" by Tanya Barfield and Eric Schorr; "Dr. Doolittle"; "Freedom Train" by Marvin Gordon, Garrett Morris and Rob Burton; "The Giver"; "Gold Rush!" by David Armstrong, Dick Gallagher, and Mark Waldrop; "Henry & Mudge" by Brian Lowdermilk and Kait Kerrigan; "If You Give a Mouse a Cookie and Other Stories" by various creators; "Junie B. Jones" by Zina Goldrich and Marcy Heisler; "The Lion, the Witch, & the Wardrobe" by Jules Tasca, Ted Drachman, and Tom Tierney; "The Magic Tree House"; "Paul Revere" by Ben A.H. Winters and Stephen Sislen; "Play To Win" by Art Perlman and Jeff Lunden; "Sarah, Plain and Tall" by Laurence O' Keefe, Nell Benjamin and Julia Jordan. Season includes the following plays: "The Adventures of Curious George" by Jeremy Dobrish; "Charlotte's Web" by Joseph Robinette; "Great Expectations" by Batheseba Doran; "Ramona Quimby" by Len Jenkins; "Romeo & Juliet" adapted by Rob Barron; and "Walk Two Moons" by Julia Jordan.
Seeking -- Ethnic Actors and Actresses: 20s and 30s, African-American, Asian, and Latino singers and non-singers. Send pix and resumes to Attn: Robin D. Carus, Casting Director, 151 W. 26th St., 7th fl., NYC 10001. Pay. Equity TYA Contract.
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"The Nutcracker," NY and NJ
Performing Arts Ensemble is casting "The Nutcracker." Evelyn Gardell, dir. Runs in theatres in NYC and NJ. Seeking -- Strong Male Dancers/Partners; Female Pointe Dancers; Children: 4-12. Note: Many roles available for all types. Auditions will be held Oct. 8, 4-5:30 p.m. at New York City Center, 130 W. 56th St., Studio 5, 5th fl., NYC. For appts. and other available timeslots, call 732-671-9655. Pay for qualified adults.
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Staff, Real Estate Wealth Expo
Bill Zanker (prod.) is hiring event staff for Real Estate Wealth Expo. Holly Monahan, hiring mgr. Performs Oct. 22-23 at the Jacob K. Javits Center in NYC. Seeking -- Event Staff: Customer Service; Ushers; Room Monitors; Tradeshow Models for a fast-paced expo. Apply online at http://www.learningannex.com/expostaff. For more info, email expojobs@learningannex.com. Pays $11/hr., possibly $300 in one weekend. Nonunion.
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"Follow Me," A New Musical
Praise|Motion, Inc. is casting "Follow Me," a new musical. Michael Capecci and Melissa Collins, exec. prods. Rehearsals begin immediately; runs Dec. 6-18 in NYC (with a contract for the original cast album). Seeking -- Sanjar: male, 20s-30+, one of the magi, featured role, powerful "Emperor King," athletic singer-actor with vocal dexterity and strong dance skill; Zacharias: male, 20s-40+, strong vocalist and actor with excellent comedic timing, featured character role. Auditions will be held by appt. only. To make an appt., call (212) 613-8411; or email info@praisemotion.com. For more info, visit http:;www.FollowMeTheMusical.com. Paid performances plus cast album royalties. Nonunion.
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"Reverend Billy And The Church..."
James Solomon Benn (conductor) is casting the OBIE Award-winning interactive gospel play "Reverend Billy and the Church of Stop Shopping." The 30 choir members are currently artists-in-residence at the St. Mark's Church in the East Village. The choir will tour across the country in December. The tour will be taped for the creation of a feature documentary. Seeking -- Hispanic and African-American Singers. Auditions will be held Oct. 6 at 6 p.m. in the Parish Hall of St. Mark's Church, 10th St. and 2nd Ave., NYC (the door is around the right and to the back). To make an appt., call 718-797-1749. Prepare one favorite song. Singers cast now will be paid for their participation in the tour.
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Female Poetry Submission for Lit Noire Publishing
Lit Noire Publishing, an independent publisher based in New York, is now accepting submissions for Check the Rhyme: An Anthology of Female Poets & Emcees. The groundbreaking anthology will feature the work of female poets from around the globe, showcasing the depth and diversity present in the voices of women writers. The anthology will be edited by Brooklyn-based educator, author, poet and entreprenuer DuEwa M. Frazier. As a publishing and creative arts organization founded in 2002, Lit Noire Publishing will utilize Check the Rhyme as a literacy tool to encourage young girls to read, write and express themselves, on their own terms, period. Titles previously published and distributed by Lit Noire Publishing are: Dana Dances on Paper (June 2003, now published by Dances on Paper Press), Shedding Light From My Journeys (April 2002) and Stardust Tracks on a Road (April 2005). DuEwa M. Frazier, Founder/CEO of Lit Noire Publishing, is also a poet and educator who plans to partner with writers and organizations to promote Check the Rhyme within schools and non-profit youth organizations. Poets and writers who are teachers will be able to use Check the Rhyme in the classroom within English, drama and creative writing curriculum. To submit, poets should visit http:;www.litnoirepublishing.com for guidelines. Deadline for submission is March 30, 2006. Publication for Check the Rhyme is set for publication in Fall 2006.
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Grants From USArtists International
USArtists International Program seeks Performing Arts Applicants. Deadline: January 20, 2006. A program of the National Endowment for the Arts (http://www.nea.gov), with support from the JPMorgan Chase Foundation and managed by the Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation (http://www.midatlanticarts.org), USArtists International is committed to ensuring that the impressive range of expression and creativity of the U.S. performing arts is represented at international festivals abroad. In its inaugural year, USArtists International will target support for U.S. dance and music ensembles and will focus on countries that comprise the European Union. Grants are available to U.S. dance and music ensembles that have been invited to participate in international festivals in the following countries: Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom. To be eligible, applicant organizations must be a dance or music ensemble (including practitioners of folk and traditional forms) working at a professional level; consist of members who are citizens or permanent residents of the U.S.; and be designated by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) organization, or have a fiscal agent that is designated as a 501(c)(3) organization. Grants will seldom cover the applicant's total expenses and generally will range from $1,000 to $10,000. The January 20, 2006 deadline is for projects taking place between March 15, 2006 and February 28, 2007. Visit the Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation Web site to download complete program guidelines and/or an application form. RFP Link: http://fconline.fdncenter.org/pnd/3295/usartists. For additional RFPs in Arts and Culture, visit http://fdncenter.org/pnd/rfp/cat_arts.jhtml
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African American Actors for Educational Theatre Tour
Green Light Theatrical Productions is seeking two African-American male actors and two African-American female actors (non-Equity) for educational theatre tour. Male Actor one: strong musical theatre or operatic baritone, moves well, experience with poetry helpful, 30-60. Male Actor 2: intellectual, righteous sometimes fiery, good story teller, should be able to carry a tune, 25-45. Female actor one: booming blues voice, strong presence moves well (Billie Holiday, Ruth Brown, Nell Carter type), 30-60. Female Actor 2: Ingénue soprano/mezzo, move well, vulnerable, feisty (Audra McDonald, Dianne Carroll type), 25-45. Performances are local only, no out of town engagements at this time, most during the school day. Performers will be paid $65 per performance plus transportation. Auditions by appointment. Please e-mail headshot and resume to: castingtouractors@yahoo.com.
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Black Painters Needed for PBS Documentary
Young African american painters needed for a documentary entitled "Colored Frames," to air potentially on PBS, targeted to begin shooting in November in order to be picked up for Black History Month, We are documentary filmmakers, graduates of NYU and living in the city looking to understand what the life of the young black painter is, or rather has become. What is your art? How does it influence your "blackness" and vice versa? We are looking to pick perhaps five or six artists and follow them around for a month, please send information to Nonso Chrisitian Ugbode at the email above including any websites where we can view your work, any gallery addresses where we can view your pieces, and also a biography. In your email please describe why you feel you would be a good candidate for a project such as this. We are excited to see what we receive as we are very aware that a project like this is sorely needed, we are not looking to portray any specific "black art" but to show that in the end art does transcend. Reply to: nonsougbode@yahoo.com.
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