Monday, September 18, 2006

Casting News Hot Off The Wire!

MAKING BOOKS SING CASTS MUSICAL "A SHELTER IN OUR CAR", NEW YORK CITY

Union. Director: Rajendra Ramoon Maharaj. A Shelter In Our Car Making Books Sing Tya Contract Artistic Director: Barbara Zinn Krieger Associate Artistic Director & Casting: Brad Malow. Adapted by Sophie Jaff from the book by Monica Gunning Music: Rob Wilson & Lyrics: Sophie Jaff Director: Rajendra Ramoon Maharaj. Performers will be contracted for Both contracts. Please do not submit unless available for: Equity Staged Reading: Oct. 9 - 13, 2006. (Staged Reading contract, $100 stipend.) Full Tya production contract: 1st rehearsal: January 2, 2007. Runs January 15 - February 13, 2007. Plays four large venues, including Symphony Space. ($403/week minimum). Please Submit Headshots/Resumes to Brad Malow: Sheltercasting@Gmail.com. Please prepare your best musical theatre selection. An accompanist will be provided. Please bring a picture and resume, stapled together. In 1996, Making Books Sing was launched as the family theatre and arts education program of New York City's Vineyard Theatre, one of Off Broadway's most accomplished theatres. Today, Making Books Sing is a dynamic, independent organization that will serve over 9,000 kids and adults in the coming year. Web: http://makingbookssing.com.

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LIVE NATION MOTOR SPORTS SEEKS FEMALE ON AIR TV TALENT FOR NATIONWIDE EVENTS

Currently seeking qualified individuals for potential reporter position for an upcoming fast paced motor sports oriented TV program beginning November 6. Send resume and video sample to: Krista Speller at Live Nation Motor Sports located at 4255 Meridian Pkwy, Aurora, IL. 60504. Seeking female - any years, any ethnicity - preferred with experience for both on and off camera position. Must be able to interact with drivers, crews and existing staff. Must be able to travel. Only experience need apply. Apply to: Krista, 4255 Meridian Pkwy, Aurora, IL. 60504. Expires October 15, 2006.

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CENTENARY STAGE COMPANY CASTING FOR "THE DEW POINT", NEW JERSEY

Union. Director: Margo Whitcomb. Casting Centenary Stage Company Equity contract: Spt Tier 4, $268/week minimum Artistic Director : Carl Wallnau Program Director, Women Playwrights Series : Catherine Rust Director: Margo Whitcomb Author : Neena Beber. First rehearsal on/about October 16, 2006. Runs Nov 3-19th. Performances Thursday through Sunday with 2 Wednesday matinees. Accepting Headshots & Resumes for the role of “Jack” in the Premiere of “The Dew Point” by Neena Beber Rehearsal process will include developmental work with the playwright. Jack – 40-50, artist who designs furniture; a charming “rogue” with a ambiguous moral compass. Should exude a visceral heat with an urban artist’s sensibility. Send headshots & resumes -'Attn: Dew Point' - to: Centenary College 400 Jefferson Street Hackettstown, Nj 07840. Email: boxoffice@centenarystageco.org. Web: http://www.centenarystageco.org.

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SHOOTING INDUSTRIAL INFOMERCIAL IN NEW YORK CITY

Looking for Male or Female to be on-camera talent for national real-estate company's sales DVD that will be given to prospective clients. Should be aged 30's-40's, average build, caucasian, and have a 'evening news anchor' look. For men, we'd like a full head of hair. Will need to show up camera ready for a one-day studio shoot sometime in September in New York City and be able to deliver several pages of monologue. This is a non-union job and pays $500 for the day. Submit Headshots/Resume and Web Links to any of your work to: nycastingdvd@yahoo.com Please don't apply if you don't meet the above requirements. Apply to: Producer at nycastingdvd@yahoo.com. Ends September 20.

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SEEK MALE VOICE OVER TALENT FOR INDUSTRIAL VIDEO, NEW YORK CITY

Non-Union. Director: Roger DeLaCruz. We are looking for a rugged american male Vo talent. Ages 30-50 to be voice of new natonal closed-curcuit network. Industrial Video Budget Scale. Submit samples on-line or submit discs to: R. DeLaCruz 130 W. 29th St. suite 400 New york, NY 10001.

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AVVISIONE INC. CASTING FOR SHORT FILM "OSAMA BIN LATTE", FARMINGTON HILLS

Non-Union. Director: Ross Marroso. Short Film Osama Bin Latte - Politcal Satire Comedy short on the 'making of' one of Osama's internet videos. Done by an active film festival director. Has shown films at Tribeca Film Festival and Seattle International Film festival and more.

Seeking:
* Osama-Bin-Laden look-a-like. This is a hilarious part and the lead role. I do not need you to look like him but rather CAN you look like him with a lot of make-up. I am hiring a special effects make-up person for beards noses n'such. Preference will be given to people speaking Farsee or Arabic as well as those who naturally look a little like him...I.E. same shape eyes or nose etc. Paying $150 per shooting day+ Food, Gas and DVD of completed movie. And additional $200 for some time for the Make-up artist before the shoot and a partial day for rehersal.
* Studio executive. Sharp-cocky-slick-slick-slick. Also a lead role I need someone who has intense comedic timing. This role takes on many of the jokes in the movie and has a lot of screen time and speaking lines. I do not care what you look like but you have to clean up well and look like a million bucks...think the kind of person who is always spraying breath spray in their mouths. Paying $150 per shooting day+ Food, Gas and DVD of completed movie. +$100 dollars for a partial day of rehersals.

Apply to: Ross at rossmarroso@hotmail.com. Expires October 5.

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ABSINTHE-MINDED THEATRE HAS NEW PHOTO & RESUME REQUEST

The Absinthe-Minded Theatre Company is currently accepting photos & resumes from actors, actresses and techies. We're an Off-Off Broadway company that does neglected but worthy (and edgy) British & American plays from the late 20th century. Mostly non-union, with an occasional Equity showcase. To find out about our company as well as past and upcoming productions, check out our Website at Myspace.com/absmind. Mail photos/resumes to: Ralph Scarpato, Producing Artistic Director, The Absinthe-Minded Theatre Company, 1484 Stadium Ave., Bronx, NY 10465.

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NEW THE HEART OF THE MATTER

Resolve Productions is casting the short film "The Heart of the Matter." SAG Short Film Agreement. Synopsis: Long term partners Jamie Davidson and Steven Carlyle meet several weeks after their break-up to finalize the division of assets. Seeking: Steven Carlyle (Mid to late 30s) arrogant, self absorbed entertainment industry executive. Jason Prescott (Early 20s) Consummate boy toy. Will be shirtless (jeans only) for one of two scenes. Please send headshots and resumes to casting@resolveproductions.com. Deferred pay, copy, credit, meals, and all related expenses covered. Production Medium: 24P Mini-DV on Panasonic DVX-100A. Please submit no later than September 24.

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NEW MALE PERFORMER

Porter Novelli Casting is seeking one full-time male performer to portray brand icon. Applicants must be bilingual (colloquial Spanish and English) with experience in comedy, improvisation, and clowning. Position is salaried and includes medical and dental benefits, sick leave and vacation. Applicants should be of average or slightly above average height and at "healthy weight." To apply, please send professional resume, photo and a 10-minute videotape of your work by September 25 to: Eniko Bolivar, c/o Porter Novelli, 10960 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1750, Los Angeles, CA 90024.

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NEW ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER

The Working Theatre, NYC. Equity LOA-NYC, minimum salary and contract approval pending. Producing Director: Mark Plesent. Writer: Mike Batistick. 1st Rehearsal: September 27, 2006 (at the Players Theater, 115 MacDougal Street). First Public Performance: October 20, 2006 (at 45 Below at Culture Project, 45 Bleecker Street) Closes: November 19, 2006. Please Email Resumes to: Mark Plesent at mplesent@gmail.com or Mail hard copy to: The Working Theater, PO Box 892, New York, NY 10002.

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KITCHEN THEATRE COMPANY CASTS "NEW COMFORT FOOD", NEW YORK CITY

Kitchen Theatre Company, Inc. Special Appearance (approval pending) $400 Per Week (+ private housing, transportation, health and pension); $105 weekly per diem. Book and Lyrics: Rachel Lampert. Music: Larry Pressgrove. Artistic Director: Rachel Lampert. Author: Rolin Jones. Director: David Lefkowich. Casting Director: Michael Cassara. First Rehearsal: December 18, 2007. Opens: January 11, 2007. Closes: February 11, 2007. Seeking: Saul: 60-75, Male. A retired physician on a journey to rediscover his past has come to town track down his old buddy, Joe, after many, many years. Instead he finds Joe’s widow, Estelle, who has no interest in catching up with her dead husbands friends, especially not when there’s cooking to be done! Will Saul be able to melt Estelle’s icy veneer and reawaken some romantic possibility? The character requires a sharp, flinty wit and an abundance of charm. The singing will be in the style of standards from the 30s and 40s. Appointment auditions will be held in New York City. To considered for an appointment, please e-mail or mail picture/resume to ATTN: Comfort Food, Michael Cassara Casting, 333 W. 39th Street - Suite 601A, New York, NY 10018 or michaelcassara@aol.com.

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NEW THE FREEDOM TOAST HAS THEATRE AUDITIONS, ATLANTA

Mon, Sept 18, 10AM-4PM. Saint Mark United Methodist Church, 781 Peachtree St, NE, Atlanta, GA 30308 (Parking available behind the sanctuary, follow signs to audition studio.) The Freedom Toast, LLC and Blue Rondo Productions. Lawrenceville, GA. AGVA Special Engagement Agreement (pending). Note: This is not an Equity production. Tour to begin Fall/Winter 2006. Rehearsals begin within weeks of final casting. Production will be based out of Atlanta, GA. Domestic travel required. For an appointment, e-mail auditions@thefreedomtoast.com or call (678) 377-7382. Please include name, daytime contact info and e-mail address when requesting appointment. Please prepare 32 bars of any up-tempo song; no ballads please. Bring sheet music in the correct key; an accompanist will be provided. No tapes or a cappella auditions will be heard. Please also prepare a one-minute comedic monologue. Please bring two copies of your stapled headshot and resume. Ongoing musical/comedy cabaret-style touring production, built around parodies of well-known songs, incorporating setup dialogue and skit comedy. Seeking: Two male principal singer/actors and two female principal singer/actors. Understudy positions also available. Production requires performers with all vocal ranges, any race, any body type, able to play ages 30-60. Improvisation and impersonation skills a plus.

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GLASS BOTTOM PRODUCTION READIES NEW SAG FEATURE, MIAMI

Glass Bottom Productions is casting the action/romance feature film Merlyn's Gorilla. Basic SAG contract. Location: Miami/Fort Lauderdale. Seelomg: Supporting Roles - 1 Male (28-40, 1 Female (18-24), 5 Males (30-40), 3 Female (30-40). Character Roles - 7 Males (16-65), 10 Females (16-65 All Ethnicity. Submission Info: Chris Malow, Casting Director, 1245 South Powerline Road, Suite 301. Pompano Beach FL 33069. Additional Info: Union Scale. Production Medium: 35 mm Film. Please submit by Dec. 14.

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NEW FALL/WINTER THEATRICAL AGENCY INTERNS, NEW YORK CITY

Kazarian, Spencer & Associates is a bi-coastal theatrical agency. Established in Los Angeles, the New York office was opened in June 2002 and represents actors for Film, Television & Theatre. Currently seeking Interns for the Fall & Winer Semesters, to begin immediately. Office duties as well as picking up scripts and delivering submissions to casting directors’ offices. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, answering phones, preparing submissions, handling headshots & resumes, various clerical duties. We look for individuals who are computer literate, have good communications skills, great organizational skills and are passionate about the entertainment industry. This job is an amazing opportunity to learn about the way talent agencies work. If you have an interest in this field there is no better way to start out! A two or three day minimum is required. Interviews begin immediately, college credits are available and a minimal stipend is paid. Please email your resume and cover letter to Eileen Priboy at: KSANYOffice@aol.com or fax it to 212-582-7448.

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