Saturday, May 27, 2006

Casting News Hot Off The Wire!

ASSOCIATED ARTISTS INTERNATIONAL, LLC CASTS FEATURE FILM "THE PAYBACK MAN" IN LOS ANGELES

Non-Union. Director: Ivan Rogers. Casting for the role of Stefana Castro. It is the female lead. We are looking for a special talent that is versatile, courageous, and willing to take chances. Someone that can offer, flavor, texture, and intensity to this project. Someone that can bring this interesting character to life. Though Stefana speaks with a “street” Latina accent that would at first indicate she is an uneducated “street chick,” she is actually a very clever, deep, and aware person. She sometimes uses her feminine wiles to get what she wants. She’s buxom and salvaje! Though she has aspirations, she is not delusional. Email: paybackmanthemovie@yahoo.com Female / 25-30 yrs. / Latin American. Requires Nudity. Expires June 23.

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HLB PRODUCTIONS THEATRICAL PROJECT"THE HAT LEFT BEHIND" IN NYC

Union. Director: Tba. Open Call (Aea) Non union will be seen if time permits. Will accept p/r/s) Aea Off-Broadway Mini Contract. Studio Theater in Theatre Row. Producers and Directors will be in attendance. Friday, June 2, 10 Am - 6 Pm lunch 1:30-2:30. Sign-in begins at 9:30. Location: Dionysus Group, Fiske Studio, 270 West 36 Street, 2nd Flr. (near 8th Ave.) Prepare a dramatic contemporary monologue no longer than one minute. Submit by June 2.
Breakdown:
Male / 61+ yrs. / Any Ethnicity. Old Man: beginning stages of Alzheimer's, must have American accent (co-lead).
Male / 25-30 yrs. / Any Ethnicity. Reporter: plays several roles in the world of an inmate ina nursing home (co-lead).
Male / 25-30 yrs. / Any Ethnicity. Orderly: must not be over 6 ft. tall
Female / 25-30 yrs. / Any Ethnicity. Volunteer: young woman volunteering in hospital.

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TEEN SPOOF FEATURE FILM FROM GABRIELLE MANNING CASTING

Union. Director: Samson White. Need females who look like any the following actresses for feature comedy spoof on young Hollywood: Shiri Appleby, Mischa Barton, Rachel Bilson, Elisha Cuthbert, Heather Graham, Anne Hathaway, Katherine Heigl, Katie Holmes, Kiera Knightley, Alyssa Milano, Natalie Portman. Send email: gmanningcasting@yahoo.com of a body shot along with your headshot. Please specify in subject of email which actress you resemble. Submit by June 22.

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AMBUSH GROUP PRODUCING CORPORATE VIDEO "CHEP PARTY"

Orlando Ad Agency is casting three video spots to be shot overnight in Orlando on June 14th. Setting is a casual cocktail party. Need 6 males, 3 females, age 30-40. Audition will require a script-read and a prepared one-minute comedic monologue. Headshot and resume preferred. Auditions will be held at: 62 W. Colonial Dr. #210, Orlando, Florida 32801. Please call Jen or email to make an appointment: 407.359.8581, email: jen@ambushgroup.com. For more info, please visit www.ambushgroup.com/audition. Expires June 21.

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GZFX AND STUNTS SEEKING STUNT PERFORMERS FOR BOLLYWOOD PICTURE

Non-Union. Director: Brian Schuley. Two Asian stunt perfoermers wanted. One male. one female. Must have martial arts and screenfighting background. Contact Brian Schuley at 201-675-1118.
Breakdown:
Male / 25-30 yrs. / Asian. Asian male stunt performer/Martial arts and screenfighting experience a must.
Female / 25-30 yrs. / Asian. Asian female stunt performer/Martial Arts and screenfighting experience a must.

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RENNAISSANCE MAN PRODUCTIONS CASTING FOR "NEMESIS" FEATURE IN SOUTH FLORIDA

Union. Director: Lee Cipolla. Renaissance Man Productions, LLC is seeking energetic and enthusiastic actors for parts in the feature film “NEMESIS A/R.” The film is a Hip-Hop Drama based around the Miami entertainment scene, so we are casting for characters generally found in the music industry (i.e. Musicians, Entourage Members, and Label Executives). Please call RENAISSANCE MAN @ 786-624-0249 to set an appointment to audition or send your headshots and resume to k_hova@yahoo.com. Filming will begin in June.

Breakdown:
Male / 18-24 yrs. / African American. Nemesis: 21-25 yr old black male, rapper, outgoing in performance, introspective in real life. We would prefer a rapper that would like to showcase their music for the songs in the movie but must be able to ACT! Very challenging role. We will also look at actors who can play rappers.
Male / 25-30 yrs. / African American. Razor Ric: rapper, intense, angry, driven to succeed, lives up the lifestyle
Male / 25-30 yrs. / African American. Michael: manager, cool yet professional
Male / 31-40 yrs. / African American. Jason: Record exec on the rise, well spoken, arrogant.
Female / 18-24 yrs. / African American. Pamela: pretty, wholesome, caring.
Male / 25-30 yrs. / African American. Rapper Entourage: Different types welcome.
Male / 25-30 yrs. / African American. Bulky Bodyguard.
Male / 41-50 yrs. / White. Stanley: crass producer/record exec type, very vulgar.
Either gender / Any yrs. / Any Ethnicity. Various Bit roles (i.e. reporters, groupies, models, extras).

Apply to: Ken Hova at: jeremymitchell4@aol.com. Casting Info: (Location) CineVision, Inc. 13706 NE 11th Ave. Miami, Fl 33161, 786-624-0249 (For more info or directions). Apply by May 28.

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LUCINE DISTRIBUTION CASTING FOR FEATURE FILM "BIRD'S EYE" IN LOS ANGELES

Non-Union. Director: Vahe Mansourian. Set against the spectacular Southern California deserts, this multicultural suspense thriller takes us on an action-packed journey of seven birdwatchers, all with different motives, where love and destruction blossom.
Breakdown:
Female / 31-40 yrs. / Asian. SU (supporting, 30-40) Asian beauty, an aspiring journalist - a poet.
Male / 51-60 yrs. / East European. Mr. KOSLOV (supporting, 55-65) Russian businessman and a humorous politician.
Female / 31-40 yrs. / Mediterranean. ANGELA (lead, 28-35) Anglo American with some signs of Native American or Latino roots, an adventurous tour guide - controversial yet spiritual.
Female / 18-24 yrs. / White. JEWEL (lead, 15-17, must be 18 or older) Caucasian, a misfit, a rebellious teenager - bold & vulnerable.
Male / 41-50 yrs. / White. VICTOR (lead, 40-55) Caucasian, a notorious poacher, suave yet vicious man.
Male / 31-40 yrs. / White. ROCKY (lead, 30-35) Caucasian, a handsome, successful ex-stockbroker and recovering heroin addict.

Apply to: Vahe Mansourian at mail@lucineentertainment.com. P.O. Box 2987, Hollywood, CA 90078, USA. Web: http://www.LucineDistribution.com. Submit by June 18.

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DEVON MEDIA GROUP CASTING FOR INDIE "CAVALCARE LA TIGRE" IN MIAMI

Non-Union. Director: Alexander Pickl. 'Cavalcare La Tigre', an independent movie about ultimate fighting and cage fighting, shot in the Miami area in June and July 2006. Fully compensated payment negotiable.
Breakdown:
Male / 31-40 yrs. / Latin American. Ringo the Beast, arrogant, vain character with fighting skills.
Male / 51-60 yrs. / Latin American. wise teacher.
Female / 25-30 yrs. / Latin American. Anna, tough medical student, lead.
Male / 25-30 yrs. / Mixed Race. 'John', with fighting skills, lead, British accent; Actors of any ethnic background are welcome to apply!
Female / 25-30 yrs. / Mixed Race. Anna's girlfriend, street girl, supporting, actresses of any ethnic background are welcome to apply.
Male / 41-50 yrs. / White. bookmaker type.
Male / 25-30 yrs. / Any Ethnicity, supporting characters and cage fighters, actors of all backgrounds with fighting skills.
Male / 41-50 yrs. / Any Ethnicity, fight coach.

Please email resume, head-shot, and one recent 'snapshot' to Oliver, Gabor at DevonMediaGroup@aol.com. Must be 18 and older and legal to work in the United States. Expires June 18.

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CASTING FILM "FACES OF WAR"

Director: Harriet Spitzer-Picker. Written by: Stephanie Liss. Casting Director: Robin D. Carus. Dates of rehearsal: TBD. Performs: one night only 7/10/06. Please send all headshots to: Robin D. Carus 151 West 26th Street 7th Floor NYC 10001 or Email them to Alisaha2@aol.com. BREAKDOWN: BENNY BAR YA’AKOV (mid 30s-early 40s). Male. Professor. Israeli Mossad agent. SEFFA BAR YA’AKOV (30s) Woman. Benny’s wife. Should have a more Israeli look. DAVID AKHMED (mid 30s-early 40s). Male. Professor. Palestinian. AMINA AKHMED (mid 30s-early 40s). Female. David’s wife. Palestinian. ZVIKA (30s-40s) Male. Israeli. Top Mossad agent. CHILD #1 8 year old suicide bomber. URI BAR YA’AKOV (8-10 years old) Boy. Should be earnest. SALAH AKHMED (8-10 years old) Boy. ABUJIHAD RACHMAN WAZIR (late 40s-mid 50s) Leader of the terrorist organization. KHALID MAHMOUD (19-21 years old) College student, Terrorist group member. AVI BAR YA’AKOV (late 60s-early 70s) Benny's father.

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COMEDY "KONGS REUNION" IN HANOVER

Non-union performers needed by Inn Productions in Hanover - NH, for a new comedy by Marisa Smith, Kong’s Reunion. There is no pay but transportation and housing provided. Looking for actors with great comic timing who move well: Father Stan Regalo: 30s to 40s, priest, handsome, intense. Kong: 30s to 40s, can play very old man. Dotsie: 30s to 40s, soap star. Guppy: 30s to 40s, down-to-earth, a mother. Auditions will be May 24 & 25 in NYC. Rehearsals Aug 3-8. Performances Aug 9-13 at the Hanover Inn in Hanover, NH. Send pic & res to info@castingnewyork.com. Inn Productions, P.O. Box 127, Lyme, NH 03768.

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CASTING NYC PLAY "HUGGING THE SHOULDER"

Tentative audition dates June 14-17th by appointment only. Casting the new play "Hugging the Shoulder" by Jerrod Bogard to be presented at the 2006 New York International Fringe Festival. M. Freeland, K.W. Marshall, Inky Thumbs Productions, Producers. Synopsis: A young man tries to get his brother off of heroine by kidnapping him and driving him cross-country. Character Breakdowns-Jeremy: Late 20's/Mid 30's. A man child. Prone to swings of mood and character - One moment he's in charge and responsible. The next he's a victim and martyr. Must play guitar. Derrick: Mid-Late 20's. Jeremy's younger brother. Much more like his brother than he suspects himself to be. He's an idealist afraid to act on his ideals. Must play guitar. Christy: Early-Mid 20's. Jeremy's girlfriend. Sweetly co-dependent. An extrovert. She needs constant validation. Officer: Highway Patrolman. (male or female). *All characters must have a standard American dialect. Natural Southern accent a plus. Auditions by Appointment only. Please send P&R to: Inky Thumbs Productions. C/O M. Freeland 24-21 43rd Street, 3rd Floor. Astoria, NY 11103 or by e-mail: info@castingnewyork.com. Auditions tentatively scheduled for June 14-17th. Stipend Provided.

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ALLENBERRY PLAYHOUSE CASTING NYC PRODUCTION "PUMP BOYS & DINETTES"

Allenberry Playhouse is scheduling Tuesday May 30th auditions in NYC for PUMP BOYS & DINETTES (performing Sept 6 – October 1), casting 4 actor-musicans for Jackson, L.M., Eddie, and Jim. Auditioners should prepare 16 bars of an up-tempo song and a 1-minute monologue; guitar and accordion players, please bring instruments. Potential for cross-casting in other fall/winter shows, depending on availability (consult other Allenberry job postings). To schedule an appointment, contact aberryart@hotmail.com; visit www.allenberry.com for more information on our season.

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ACTORS/SINGERS FOR MURDER MYSTERY

Allenberry Playhouse is scheduling Tuesday May 30th auditions in NYC for interactive Murder Mystery GOLD RUSH & BEANS (performing weekends only Oct 2006 – April 2007); all performers should demonstrate strong acting and singing skills, some dancing, and an ability to interact with guests while maintaining character. Auditioners should prepare 16 bars of an up-tempo song and a 1-minute monologue. Casting: Brit Gold, female, mid-20s, strong singer; Noah Rush, mid-20s, strong singer; Bubba Bean, 30-50; Buzzy Bean, male, 25-35; Bibi Bean female, 25-35; Tabby Groan, female, 35+; Stella Fingers, mid-20s; Lovey Bean, 30-50; Calypso Kew, late 20s+. Potential for cross-casting in other fall/winter shows, depending on availability (consult other Allenberry job postings). To schedule an appointment, contact aberryart@hotmail.com; visit www.allenberry.com for more information on our season.

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HEADSHOT/RESUME REQUEST

Rachel Hutt, Brandon Pane, Sarah Nerboso, and Chris deRoos seek male performers for an up coming piece entitled "The Green Fairy." This is a multi-media, movement-oriented performance art piece about the relationship between Absinthe, (The Green Fairy) and an Artist in turn-of-the-century Paris. Must be interested in performance art and available in the evenings and weekends. Rehearsals start June 10 and performances are July 27-30th with the very likely possibility of extending the run to the following weekend in a different space. Rehearsals and performances are held in Brooklyn. If interested please e-mail resume and headshot to Rachel at rachelhutt@yahoo.com. Must be received by May 19 for consideration. From there we will call interested parties, set up 10 minute audition appointments, and e-mail sides to auditioners. Males reading for Artist must be comfortable with brief nudity. All performers must be willing to act parts of text in French. Auditions are May 29 and 30 at "The Room." 520 8th Ave. Suite 326 from 6:30pm-9pm.

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UNTITLED FEATURE

Filming in Asbury Park & New Brunswick NJ. Non-Union. No Pay. Independent feature film, lensing this summer is seeking talented and responsible actors. Festival bound film will be shooting on weekends only during later July and August in and around central New Jersey towns. All actors will not be paid. We are festival bound and have a major sponsor, so this will be worth your while as an artist. Serious applicants only, no flakes who are doing mass responses. Must have ability to find transport to and from the city if you are from NY. If from NJ, please have reliable transportation. We will have a Pa who will handle some driving of actors to help defray travel costs when possible. See our web site http://rucksackfilms.com for more details. Breakdowns: Female: 41-50, African American. Vivacious and caring actor to play the nurse who overseas the family. Comedic flare is necessary. Age range 35-50. Male: 31-40, White. Requires Nudity. Lead role. Male, with developed upper body. Looking for shorter to medium height, 5'7 to 5'9' Muscular or athletic build a plus. Ability to bowl and lift weights a plus. Comedic and dramatic ability needed to anchor film. 38-45 years of age. Female: 61+, White. Slight build, less than 150 pounds. Need Irish or European ancestry female to play and ailing matriarch of a failing family with spunk and vitality. Aging hippy. Female: 25-30, White. Female co-star, with comedic and dramatic touch for off beat sentimentality, think Royal Tennebaums. Tattoos a plus. Height between 5'2 and 5'8' Body type slender or curvy OK. Age range 27-34. Female: 41-50, White. Female, age 38-48 to play the sister to the lead. Light complexion and features a plus but not a must. Any body type and size OK. Male: 51-60, White. Mentor role, think Obi-wan meets mr. Miagi to over see the training of the lead character. Must have gravitas and a penchant for old school acting. Age 55-70 OK. A bowler is a plus.

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COMEDIC SHORT

Casting for a Short comedic coming of age film filming last weekend of May & weekends during June. Indepent, low-budget production. Dialogue heavy, seeking young actors comfortable with heavy dialogue, improvising and humorous situations. Submit only if available weekends in May/June. Seeking actors who are easy to get along with & will stick to shooting schedule if cast. Filming over five 8-10 hour weekend days & there'll be a few rehearsal days. Director & small crew have worked with young actors before. Please include contact e-mail address. We're Not necessarily seeking the most experienced actors just ones who are the best for the part. While there's no pay; food, credit copy will be provided. The Short will be submitted to several film festivals. Story Line: Jamie doesn't fit into any of the social groups around her. Her former friends have found new cliques to be part of and she is constantly changing her identity to fit into different cliques. Which leads to several humorous situations and causes her to revaluate her life. Nothing inappropriate although the humor does make fun of all the cliques that follow. Must be able to get to Northern NJ and/or Rockland County, NY. Please Submit Following: Resume, photos and a note with your submission letting us know which part you’re submitting for & why the character appeals to you. Mail to Tamir, Can Do Films, 13 Bonnie Lane, New City, NY 10956, email candofilms@yahoo.com. Breakdowns: Female: 15-17, Any Ethnicity. JAMIE - Lead / FEMALE / 16-18 / Funny, full of life, odd,, can look like she’s part of different cliques (i.e. punk, hip-hop, preppy, etc).. PLEASE SEND a few standard COLOR photos of yourself, especialy if they show you in different costumes or appearances (i.e. athletic, preppy, hip-hop, punk, the more the better). Not just a headshot. Also, please list height and why you would want to play someone who is constantly changing her identity. Describe your sense of humor, if possible. ALSO, since there are so many parts and so many actressess submitting for Jamie please include which other role you would like to submit for. Male: 15-17, Any Ethnicity. Punk Guyl (15-18)– Rude punk/goth type, rejects Jamie out of his clique. EDGY, funny and if you have a pic that depicts this look that would be best to submit. Male or female: Any age/ethnicity. Gameboard Geek(male and female: 15-18)- Sci-fi/Lord of the Rings geeky types, who are obssessed with Sci-fi/fantasy type board games and if you have a pic that depicts this look that would be best to submit. Female: 18-24, Any Ethnicity. Lesbian Clique (17-20)– girls who are part of the lesbian clique who try to come on to Jamie. Female: 15-17, Any Ethnicity. Promiscuous Girls (16-19) - uninibited, promiscuous type who are vulgar in their speech and attire. Female: 15-17, Any Ethnicity. Hip-Hop Girl (15-18)– rapper, singer, home girl type who rejects Jamie out of their clique and if you have a pic that depicts this look that would be best to submit.

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STAGE MANAGER

Stage Manager needed immediately for an off-off Broadway show at the Gene Frankel Theater. Show is running the last two weeks of June and first week of July. Pays $200 Please contact Ian Schoen of The Legitimate Theater Company. Email: ianschoen@msn.com, Phone: 985.705.9016. Compensation: $200 Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster. Phone calls about this job are ok. Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.

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PRODUCTION INTERN FOR IMAGINASIAN TV

ImaginAsian TV, America’s First 24/7 Asian American Television Network, is looking for an intern to join the Production Department at our New York headquarters in midtown Manhattan. Join a group of young and creative individuals in a nice, friendly environment. If you are interested in learning more about the entertainment industry, this is the place for you! This internship is perfect for recent grads or students looking to have fun this summer! You’ll learn about all aspects in the production field and this is also a great opportunity for growth for those who demonstrate a high level of performance. Qualifications: Excellent written, oral, and organizational skills & ability to multi-task. Knowledge of Final Cut Pro. Comfortable using Macintosh computers. Job duties include: Assisting in pre and post production shootings, web presence, administrative work, audio recording, & light graphic design. Editing on Final Cut Pro. Logging programs, shows, etc. Helping out on shoots for programs, promos, pilots, etc. Conducting research on the internet. Running production related errands. Compensation: $20 a day with opportunity for growth. School credit (if applicable). Hours: Flexible, full days preferred, must be able to start as soon as possible. Please send resume & cover letter to: ddelorenzo@iatv.tv.

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