Monday, May 01, 2006

Casting News Hot Off The Wire! - Various Sources

SAMUEL FRENCH FESTIVAL
The 30th Annual Samuel French Off-Off Broadway Original Short Play Festival is seeking a South Asian or Indian male actor (28-40). An eloquent, rich, spoiled capitalist with an agenda of his own: a t.v. show. Confident, self-absorbed, arrogant, magnetic, pursuasive--with a point to make about truth and Krishna. His wife is Maya Diswani. Hare Krishna devotee. Post resume/picture to appleasssets3@yahoo.com. CASTING FOR ONE-ACT PLAY COMEDY. Performance: Wed., May 31, 9:55 PM. Final performance: June 11 (if play advances to finals). Directed by noteworthy off-Broadway director. The festival will continue this year in the Chernuchin Theater at the American Theater of Actors (314 W. 54th Street). CASTING NOTICE: a 30 minute one-act comedy, Hightened Reality. A play about the intolerance of religion. No-pay/non-union preferred. MUST HAVE SENSE OF COMEDY, a quick wit, and be light on your feet. SHENANDOAH SUMMER MUSIC THEATRE The Shenandoah Summer Music Theatre in Winchester, VA seeks photos and resumes. Guest Artist (approval pending), producing artistic director Harold Herman. Send pictures and resumes to: Harold Herman, Producing Artistic Director, Shenandoah Summer Music Theatre, 1460 University Drive, Winchester, VA 22601. Season includes: Cats, by Andrew Lloyd Webber, lyrics TS Eliot. First rehearsal May 30, runs June 14-25. Seeking Grizabella. 42nd Street, by Michael Stewart and Mark Bramble. First rehearsal June 15, runs June 28-July 9. Seeking Julian Marsh, Dorothy Brock, Pat Denning. Footloose, by Tom Snow, Dean Pitchford. First rehearsal June 29, runs July 12-22. Seeking Ethel McCormack.
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OPEN CALL BY AGENCY FOR ALL NEW SAG MEMBERS
Sat., May 6, 10AM-12:30PM and 1:30-3:30PM, All Saints Church, 230 E 60th St, between 2nd and 3rd Aves. Sylvia Fay/Lee Genick and Associates Casting is holding an open call for all new SAG members who have never registered with our office. Mailing of photos and resumes is not sufficient to consider performers registered. We will be looking for all types, all ages, and all ethnicities. Our office has several projects that will be starting in the near future. You must bring your paid up SAG card and two new (taken within the last 18 months) 8x10 photos with resumes attached. Do not submit your old headshots. Please bring a pencil in order to fill out a registration card. Absolutely no phone calls to the church or to the Sylvia Fay/Lee Genick and Associates Casting Office, and no photos "dropped off" will be accepted at either location. Arrangements will be made at the sight for performers who require architectural accessibility. Please note: Actors who have previously registered with our office may attend the open call from 2:30-3:30PM if you have an updated head shot taken within the past 18 months, or resume with new contact information. DO NOT resubmit old headshots. Instead of attending the open call, previously registered actors may mail two new photos with resumes attached to Sylvia Fay/Lee Genick Associates Casting, 71 Park Ave., NY, NY 10016. Please write on the outside of the envelope "updated information."
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STAND BY YOUR MAN
May 8, 10AM-1PM and May 09, 10AM-12PM, Nola Studios, 250 W 54th St, 10th Fl., Circa 21 Dinner Playhouse in Rock Island, IL is holding auditions for Stand By Your Man, the Tammy Wynette Musical, directed by Michael Licata. $275-$350, plus paid rehearsla, housing, meals, and health club membership provided. Production dates (including rehearsals): Sept. 7-Nov. 4. Seeking Tammy Wynette: mid-20s to 55, strong actor-country singer, who has a vocal & physical resemblance to Tammy, C#-low E below mid C; George Jones: strong actor who has a vocal and physical resemblance to George, plays guitar; Woman: early 20s, plays Tammy’s daughter and other roles, strong country singer; Five Men: country musicians, singer-actors, seeking drums, guitar, steel guitar, bass, fiddle, and keyboards, they play all the men in Tammy’s life and form the onstage band. Email questions to dpjh@circa21.com.
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CASTING SHORT FILM TO BE SHOT IN LAS VEGAS
"Elana's Story" is a short film, to be shot on Super 16mm. Deferred pay contract (SAG Short Film Agreement). All travel and hotel transportation within Las Vegas provided. It is a tale about religious hypocrisy, the manipulation of innocence, and our insane desire for consumption and material success in America. The story centers around the journey of a small girl names Elana, who ends up becoming a high-priced Las Vegas Callgirl. We follow her through two decades of her life, watching her fate, observing her faith, and her ultimate search for peace and happiness. Seeking Lou: Caucasian male. Strip Club owner, late 40s-50s. 5'6"-5'10". Must be overweight and have a big belly. Big, fat and sleazy with booming voice. Diane Fierson: Las Vegas madam. Caucasian female. Late 40s to late 50s, was beautiful in her youth. 5'5-5'9. Must be blonde/blue eyes. Slender build, big bust. Meryl Streep/Faye Dunaway type. Regal, elegant, classy. Father Santiago: Mexican or Hispanic heritage male. Mexican priest. Late 60's-70's, kindly wrinkled face, soulful eyes. Must be fluent in Spanish. No height requirement. Megan: Caucasian female, early 30's. Phone girl. Very overweight (200+ pounds). Sweet face, intense eyes. Very bubbly personality. No height requirement. Laurie: Caucasian female, 18-20. Waitress. Blonde hair, blue eyes. Young, sweet, but plain/homely looking. Short and slim (5'0-5'4). Very energetic personality. The Missionary: Caucasian male, late 40's-early 60's. Gray hair with full beard. Slightly overweight. Kind eyes, persuasive voice. No height requirement. Mark: Caucasian male, early 30's. Millionaire client. Very good looking, tall. 5'11-6'3. Dark hair, blue eyes. Muscular and fit. Very intense eyes, gorgeous face. Married Client: Caucasian male, early 30's. 5'8-6'0. Blonde hair/blue eyes. Boyish good looks/boy next door type. Good body. Young Elana: 4-5, no height requirement. Must be half Hispanic/half American, or light skinned Hispanic. Huge brown eyes, beautiful little girl, small build. No nudity. Email headshots and resume to Casting@MariposaFilms.Biz. Deadline: May 31.
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STAGE PRODUCTION "ON THE LOW"
TorchLight Media is seeking submissions for the production "On The Low." Seeking Ty Evans: Lead. Male. 18-22. African American. Athletic. Unassuming. Struggling with his sexuality. Looking for someone over 18 who can play 17. Kevin Banks: Lead. Male. 18-22. Athletic. Has a girlfriend and is involved with a male student at his high school. Looking for someone over 18 who can play 17. Russell Evans: Supporting. Male. African American. 35-50. Ty’s father. His family is his foundation. Wants to connect with his emotionally distant son. Patrice Evans: Supporting. Female. African American. 35-45. Strong willed woman. Loves her family. Emotionally unavailable to her son. James Banks: Supporting. Male. African American. 35-50. Kevin’s father. Strict disciplinarian. Has very militant ideas about keeping his son in line. Vanessa Banks: Supporting. Female. African American. 35-45. Kevin’s mother. Neutrally married; not happy, not unhappy. Lost a bit of herself in her husband’s unilateral thinking and dominance. Trevor Woods: Supporting. Male. 18-22. African American. Kevin’s and Ty’s friend. Class clown. Has a strong propensity to be a jerk when he needs to be. Looking for someone over 18 who can play 17. Nicole: Supporting. Female. 18-22. African American, Latin. Kevin’s girlfriend, very pretty. Sweet, has backbone, wears heart on her sleeve. Looking for someone over 18 who can play 17. Dana: Supporting. Female. 18-22. Dating Ty. Spirited. Pretty. Can be vulnerable and tough in the same beat. Looking for someone over 18 who can play 17. Monica: Supporting. Female. Antoine’s girlfriend. Pretty. Sexy. Secure. Looking for someone over 18 who can play 17. Send submissions to: TorchLight Media, PO Box 741086, Los Angleles, CA 90004. Deadline: May 30.
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PUERTO RICAN TRAVELING THEATRE
The Puerto Rican Traveling Theatre seeks a Light Designer, May 18-25. $400 Will design the lights for three exciting new plays from the Professional Playwrights Unit. Will work with three well-known and talented directors. 304 W 47th St. Contact: Allen Davis III. Email: allen@prtt.org. Phone: 212-354-1293. Fax: 212-307-6769.
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THEATRE PRODUCTION ANGLE OF THE SUN
Kitchen Theatre Co. in Ithaca, NY seeks photos/resumes for its upcoming production of Angle of the Sun written and directed by Rachel Lampert, music by Larry Pressgrove, casting director: Michael Cassara. Special Appearance (approval pending). $400/wk. plus health/pension, housing, per diem. 1st rehearsal: Jun. 12. Runs July 6-Aug. 5. Word premiere of a 2 person musical. Seeking Jan: Late 20s/early 30s. Smart with a great sense of humor, she is an artist and writer. Brooklyn native with urban sensibility and outlook. Any ethnicity. Seeking versatile, contemporary musical theatre performer. Mail submissions immediately to: Michael Cassara Casting, 333 W 39th St, NYC 10018, ATTN: Angle of the Sun.
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NYC AND PHILADELPHIA LOCATION SHOOTS FOR "CLUSTER"
Morbid Mind Productions is casting Cluster, a dramatic/comedic HD feature about power, control, contemporary teenage sexual culture and the extremes people are willing to go to in order to satisfy their needs. Vincent Scordia, dir. Jeff Siegel, Writer. Mark Roland, Producer, recent graduates of NYU. Shoot, late July/early august. PA, NJ, NY. Seeking April: 16, all American sweetheart, popular, beautiful, vane; Caroline: 16, genuine, kind, submissive, in love with abusive boyfriend; Michelle: 16, cute, naïve and jealous; Colin: 17, April’s Brother, desperate, confused; Tyler: 17, Colin’s best friend, more conservative, less open; John: 17, Third tier of Colin and Tyler, lives in a fantasy world; Ryan: 21, Selfish, abusive boyfriend of Caroline. Please note: Applicants should be 18 years of age or older but should be able to pull off the appearance of a teenager. Audition dates are TBA and will take place in both the NYC & Philadelphia area. Please email Resume & Pix to casting@morbidmindproductions.com, or mail to Morbid Mind Casting, 90 West Street, #18G, New York, NY 10006 (absolutely no drop offs). Selected applicants will be contacted and provided sides. Nonunion, copy, credit, meals, travel, and lodging provided. For more information please visit www.morbidmindproductions.com
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COMPANY MANAGER/STAGE MANAGER
Clifford the Big Red Dog Live! is returning to the road in its second national tour. This is a nonunion show produced by Turnstile Entertainment. Seeking all levels of touring management for the upcoming 2006-7 season; Company Managers and Stage Managers. 8/14-6/10/2007. Qualified candidates should include extensive knowledge of touring, family shows a plus, experience in in supervising both cast and crew, accounting responsibilities include box office auditing and financial settlement, tour logistics, and local labor practices. Interested applicants should contact Dawn DiFranco at magan@bigredtourllc.com to submit resumes and letters of interest.
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DIAMANTE PICTURES SEEKS LATINOS FOR MUSIC VIDEO
Diamante Pictures is a full service production and post-production company, seeking young, sexy, outgoing, Latinas ages 18 to 24 for a N.O.R.E. video directed by Benjamin DeJesus. This video also features Fat Joe, Big Mato, Nina Sky, Chingo Bling and Lil’ Rob. Diamante produces high-quality commercials, television content, music videos, epk's and documentaries. DeJesus recently produced and co-directed the video for "Reggaeton Latino" by Don Omar, as well as the Remix featuring Fat Joe, N.O.R.E. and LDA. Diamante Pictures also delivered two hot videos for rising Reggae artist I Wayne and is currently producing a documentary on N.O.R.E. HBO acquired our documentary film, Bazooka: The Battles of Wilfredo Gomez, a co-production with Cinemar. We have also worked on projects for MTV, Nickelodeon, NBC, HBO, TV Land, Nick@Nite, VH1, The N, Noggin, ESPN, SiTV, BET, Universal Records, Mun2, Showtime, Paramount Pictures, Columbia Records, Warner Records, Brooklyn Museum of Art, CitiBank, IDT, Triumph the Insult Comic Dog, Urban Latino, The NY Inter. Latino Film Festival and more. Please email your recent photos to mauricio@diamantepictures.com. www.diamantepictures.com.
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JACK RABBIT SLIMS
Seeking Male Actors to Audition for Luca Tesconi’s Jack Rabbit Slim’s. First show will be May 24th, 2006, at 11 PM. Location:'Mo Pitkin’s House of Satisfaction' in the lower East Side. This is an Actor’s Showcase performing scenes and monologues from Quentin Tarantino films. Actors are asked to bring in a scene or monologue from any Quentin Tarantino film (including those he’s only credited as a writer) for the audition. If bringing in a scene, you must bring the scene partner you wish to use. Currently only seeking male submissions. Payment is on a lo/no/deferred basis.
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STAND BY YOUR MAN
May 8, 10AM-1PM and May 09, 10AM-12PM, Nola Studios, 250 W 54th St, 10th Fl., Circa 21 Dinner Playhouse in Rock Island, IL is holding auditions for Stand By Your Man, the Tammy Wynette Musical, directed by Michael Licata. $275-$350, plus paid rehearsla, housing, meals, and health club membership provided. Production dates (including rehearsals): Sept. 7-Nov. 4. Seeking Tammy Wynette: mid-20s to 55, strong actor-country singer, who has a vocal & physical resemblance to Tammy, C#-low E below mid C; George Jones: strong actor who has a vocal and physical resemblance to George, plays guitar; Woman: early 20s, plays Tammy’s daughter and other roles, strong country singer; Five Men: country musicians, singer-actors, seeking drums, guitar, steel guitar, bass, fiddle, and keyboards, they play all the men in Tammy’s life and form the onstage band. Email questions to dpjh@circa21.com.
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CASTING STAGE PRODUCTION, "ALTAR BOYZ"
Mon., May 8 & Tue., May 9, 10AM-6PM (both days), lunch: 1:30-2:30, Chelsea Studios, 151 W 26th St, 6th fl., AND Wed., May 10, 9:30AM-5:30PM, lunch: 1-2, Actor’s Equity Association Audition Center, 165 W 46th St, 2nd fl. Dave Clemmons Casting is holding EPAs for Altar Boyz, by Kevin del Aguila, directed by Stafford Arima, music/lyrics: Gary Adler/Michael Patrick Walker, choreographer: Christopher Gatelli, producers: Kevin Davenport & Robyn Goodman. National Tour/Production Contract, Experimental Touring Program, tier and approval pending. 1st rehearsal: early Sept. 2006. Tour begins early Oct. Please prepare a brief pop song, in the "boy band" style, that shows off range and personality. Please bring sheet music (in your key); an accompanist will be provided. Please bring a picture and resume, stapled together. Altar Boyz is a musical concerning boy-band sensation the Altar Boyz, four good Catholic boys and one good Jewish boy, as they sing, dance and try to save souls on the last night of their phenomenally successful world tour. Actors should have terrific pop voices and all should be able to dance well. Seeking Matthew: 20s. Extremely attractive, charismatic lead singer of the Altar Boyz. Sexy, good-spirited guy; big brother figure to the rest of the band. Pop belt and pop falsetto up to "A". Mark: 20s. Attractive, sensitive member of the band; a winning, devilish sense of humor beneath the innocent demeanor. Luke: 20s. Attractive, street-wise member of the band; a homeboy who "gives it up" for Christ. An adept break-dancer. Juan: 20s. Attractive. An orphan; thinks he is of Puerto Rican descent but is not sure, as he has never met his parents. Endearing, enthusiastic champion of the underdog, as he has always felt like an outsider having been an orphan. Abraham: 20s. Attractive, Jewish member of the band; affable, upbeat; fell into the Altar Boyz by accident.
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SAMUEL FRENCH FESTIVAL
The 30th Annual Samuel French Off-Off Broadway Original Short Play Festival is seeking a South Asian or Indian male actor (28-40). An eloquent, rich, spoiled capitalist with an agenda of his own: a t.v. show. Confident, self-absorbed, arrogant, magnetic, pursuasive--with a point to make about truth and Krishna. His wife is Maya Diswani. Hare Krishna devotee. Post resume/picture to appleasssets3@yahoo.com. CASTING FOR ONE-ACT PLAY COMEDY. Performance: Wed., May 31, 9:55 PM. Final performance: June 11 (if play advances to finals). Directed by noteworthy off-Broadway director. The festival will continue this year in the Chernuchin Theater at the American Theater of Actors (314 W. 54th Street). CASTING NOTICE: a 30 minute one-act comedy, Hightened Reality. A play about the intolerance of religion. No-pay/non-union preferred. MUST HAVE SENSE OF COMEDY, a quick wit, and be light on your feet. SHENANDOAH SUMMER MUSIC THEATRE The Shenandoah Summer Music Theatre in Winchester, VA seeks photos and resumes. Guest Artist (approval pending), producing artistic director Harold Herman. Send pictures and resumes to: Harold Herman, Producing Artistic Director, Shenandoah Summer Music Theatre, 1460 University Drive, Winchester, VA 22601. Season includes: Cats, by Andrew Lloyd Webber, lyrics TS Eliot. First rehearsal May 30, runs June 14-25. Seeking Grizabella. 42nd Street, by Michael Stewart and Mark Bramble. First rehearsal June 15, runs June 28-July 9. Seeking Julian Marsh, Dorothy Brock, Pat Denning. Footloose, by Tom Snow, Dean Pitchford. First rehearsal June 29, runs July 12-22. Seeking Ethel McCormack.
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OPEN APPOINTMENT AUDITIONS ORLANDO REPERTORY THEATRE
Mon., June 12, 10AM-2PM, by appointment, Orlando Repertory Theatre, 1001 E. Princeton St., Orlando, FL 32803 Orlando Repertory Theatre is holding open appointment auditions for its 2006-7 season. Guest Artist Approval pending. $490/wk., AEA minimum. You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown. 1st rehearsal: Aug. 21. Runs: Sept. 7-Oct. 8. Seeking Sally Brown: Female. 18-35. Lucy van Pelt: Female. 18-35. Snoopy: Male. 18-35. Schroeder: Male. 18-35. Charlie Brown: Male. 18-35. Linus van Pelt: Male. 18-35. Note: Each actor must be able to sing and move well or handle some choreography. Miracle on 34th Street. 1st rehearsal: Oct. 30. Runs: Nov. 16-Dec. 19. Seeking Kris Kringle: Male. 45-60. Doris: Female. 25-40. Fred: Male. 25-40. To Kill A Mockingbird. 1st rehearsal: Feb. 12, 2007. Runs: March 1-April 1, 2007. Seeking Atticus: Male. 35-50. Calpurnia: African American female. 35-50. Walter Cunningham/Judge Taylor: Male. 35-55. Reverend Sykes: African American male. 35-50. Jean: Female. 25-35. Tom Robinson: African American. Suessical. 1st rehearsal: March 19, 2007. Runs: April 12-May 13, 2007. Seeking Cat in the Hat: Male. 18-35. Horton: Male. 18-40. Sour Kangaroo: Female. 18-40. Mr. Mayor: Male. 18-40. Mrs. Mayor: Female. 18-40. General Schmitz/Wickersham #1: Male. 18-30. Wickersham #2: Male. 18-30. Gertrude: Female. 16-25. The Grinch/Yertle: Male. 18-30. Bird Girls: Three women. 18-30. Mayzie: Female. 18-35. Note: Each actor must be able to sing and move well or handle some choreography. Please bring two contrasting monologues and 16 bars of a song. Please bring a picture and resume, stapled together. Performers of all ethnic and racial backgrounds are encouraged to attend. Always bring your Equity membership card to auditions.
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EPA, GREASE
Tue., May 23, 10am-5pm, Actors Equity Audition Center, 165 W. 46th St., 2nd fl, Studio D Fulton Opera House is holding EPAs for Grease, by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey, directed by Michael D. Mitchell. Equity LOA ref to LORT. First rehearsal Aug. 15, runs Sept. 7-24. Prepare a brief song from the show. Accompanist provided. Please bring picture and resume stapled together. Seeking Miss Lynch: (Female age 40 60) does not sing. A Grumpy English Teacher. Jan: (female age 24 30) Rock and Roll Belt. Loud member of the Pink Ladies gang. Marty: (female age 24 30) Alto Belt. Immature but most attractive member of the Pink Ladies gang. Betty Rizzo: (female age 25 35) Alto Belt A-C. The tough and sarcastic leader of the Pink Ladies. Doody: (male age 24 30) C Falsetto and plays the guitar. The youngest member of the Burger Palace Boys who worships the older members. Roger: (male age 24 30) G Falsetto. A jolly member of the Burger Palace Boys who enjoys 'mooning' people. Kenickie: (male age 24 30) Rock and Roll Tenor - C Falsetto. A tough member of the Burger Palace Boys and a car fanatic. Sonny Latierri: (male age 24 30) Rock and Roll Belt. A big-talking member of the Burger Palace Boys. Frenchy: (female age 24 32) Rock and Roll Belt. A Pink Lady who eventually drops out of school to enter Beauty School. She is extremely attentive to her appearance, well meaning, and an airhead. Sandy Dumbrowski: (female age 24 30) Rock and Roll Belt. The attractive, new, wholesome, and innocent girl in town. Patty Simcox: (female age 24 30) Only Sings w/ Chorus, twirls a mean baton A typical, attractive, confident cheerleader. Danny Zuko: (male age 24 30) Rock and Roll Tenor - Falsetto The macho, handsome leader of the Burger Palace Boys. Eugene Florczyk: (male age 24 30) Only sing with Chorus. A pompous but gullible nerd. Johnny Casino: (male age 35 45) Rock and Roll High Baritone A student at Rydell High School who leads a rock 'n' roll band. Vince Fontaine/Teen Angel: (male age 35 45) Rock and Roll Tenor w/ Falsetto E. Vince Fontaine is an egotistical radio disk jockey who is attracted to teenage girls. Teen Angel is an extremely attractive singer. Cha Cha Digregorio: (female age 25 35) Alto Belt (looking for character that is a great dancer NOT an Italian Siren like the film or revival.) The Fulton Theatre is a professional, historic landmark theatre celebrating 154 years located in Downtown Lancaster County in Pennsylvania. Roundtrip transportation and excellent housing provided. For more information and local season auditions visit website at www.thefulton.org. Theatre address: 12 N. Prince Street, Lancaster, PA, 17603.
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EPA WINGS THEATRE PRODUCTION, "FRANKENSTEIN"
Fri., May 5, 10AM-2PM (EPA), 2:30-6PM (Open),Wings Theatre, 154 Christopher St. Wings Theatre is holding EPAs and Open auditions for Frankenstein by Robert Mitchell, directed by John Henry Davis, musical director: Paul Staroba. Seasonal Showcase. Tier II. $380 stipend/project. 1st rehearsal June 9. Runs July 7-Aug. 5 in Wings’ New Musicals Series. Equity Principal Auditions: EPA procedures are in effect. Please prepare a 32-bar character piece and a 32-bar dramatic piece/ballad. Please bring your book of music in case you are asked to sing additional material. Please bring TWO sets of stapled headshots/resumes. Open Auditions: The producer will run all aspects of this call. EPA procedures are not in effect and no Equity Monitor will be provided. Please prepare a 32-bar character piece and a 32-bar dramatic piece/ballad. Please bring your book of music in case you are asked to sing additional material. Please bring TWO sets of stapled headshots/resumes. Note: Frankenstein is an ensemble piece. The actors playing Elizabeth, Justine, Clerval, and Father are onstage for almost the entire show, in a wide range of supporting roles. Versatility and varied skills are crucial for all cast members. Seeking Victor Frankenstein: Tenor, 20s or youngish 30s. Brilliant, idealistic and obsessed youth, but also irresponsible and naïve, he creates the Monster. As his eyes are opened to the realities of life, he becomes haunted by his creation and ruthless in his determination to destroy it. Monster: Baritone/bass. 30s-early 40s. Physically imposing, tall, powerful, and agile. Childlike and trusting by nature, at first. Suffering cruelties and misunderstanding, he learns to be strong-willed and vengeful. Elizabeth/others: Soprano with strong upper register, 20s. Ingenue/young leading lady. Pretty, self-assured, loving and determined, but also highly sensitive and emotional. Plays multiple other roles well. Justine/others: Mezzo, 30s or 40s. Character actress, wide range, comedic skills. The earthy, lively servant woman. Strong mover. Plays multiple other roles as well. Clerval/others: Baritenor, 20s-youngish 30s. Victor’s school friend, a Horatio type. Honest, caring, stalwart. Wide range of skills as young character actor, comedic ability, strong mover. Plays multiple other roles as well. Father/others: Bass/baritone, late 30s or 40s. Character actor to play multiple and varying roles, ranging from Corpse to Alchemist, to Magistrate, and others. Needs to be forceful at times, kind and vulnerable at others, strong mover. Performers unable to attend auditions may mail materials to Meranus Casting, W 85th St, 16D, NYC. Mark envelopes "Frankenstein." BOX AMERICANA: A WAL-MART RETAIL FANTASIA
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A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
Baltimore Shakespeare Festival is seeking an Equity Stage Manager for its production of A Midsummer Night's Dream, by Shakespeare, directed by Laura Hackman. SPT Tier 2, $250 min for SM. On contract May 30, first rehearsal June 6. 26 rehearsal hours/wk. rehearses mostly weeknights and weekend afternoons. Runs July 7-23 outdoors at Evergreen Meadow. Eight-week contract. Equity Stage Managers may email resumes to: Kimberley_Lynne@msn.com. More info: www.baltimoreshakespeare.org.
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UNDERSTUDY SOME GIRL(S)
Fri., May 12, 10AM-6PM, Lunch: 1:30-2:30, Telsey & Co. Studios, 311 W 43rd St, 10th Fl., (between 8th and 9th Aves.). MCC Theater is holding Understudy EPAs for Some Girl(s) by Neil LaBute, directed by Jo Bonney, artistic directors: Robert Lupone and Bernard Telsey, associate artistic director: William Cantler. Off-Broadway Tier C. $674/wk. minimum. 1st rehearsal: On.about June 17. Runs at the Lucille Lortel Theatre. Closes July 8. Please prepare a brief contemporary monologue. Please bring a picture and resume, stapled together. Seeking understudies only The Man: CAST, Eric McCormack. Understudy only sought. Early 30s. A fast talker; smart, articulate. He should be likeable, masculine, a regular "guy" who likes sports and cars and other guy things. Can be very charming when he needs to be, in a boyish sort of way. Late 30s. Covers Eric McCormack. Female Understudy: 28-38. Covers the following four parts, which are cast: Sam: CAST, Brooke Smith. Female, early 30s. She is the girl who stayed in the hometown, married the grocery store manager, and has a family. She is basically sweet, but can be sarcastic as well. Wholesome, sincere, honest, straightforward. Tyler: CAST, Judy Reyes. Female, 28. Self-confident, centered, and quite aware of her sex appeal. A bit of a wise-cracker, funny and sometimes sarcastic. She tends to tell it like it is and not apologize for her frankness. Lindsay: CAST, Fran Drescher. Female, 40s. She is a college professor. Maturely sexy. Worldly, sophisticated, chic, self-confident and very articulate. Bobbie: CAST, Maura Tierney. Female, 30. Charming, smart, independent, self-reliant, realistic, focused, no-nonsense, attractive and not the least bit conceited. Feels very comfortable with herself in the world.

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