ACTORS FOR UNION/NON-UNION SHOWCASE, NEW YORK CITY
Casting the lead role of DANNY MURPHY – late 30’s/early 40’s, rugged good looks, tall, well-built, a paradox, affable, extrovert, with quiet depth; requires an excellent stage actor with versatile range. DESIGNER-DRESSED PATRON – a happy drunk, 30’s to 50’s, can be Asian, or Latino heritage - JOHN – 60-70-s, Danny’s alter-ego and mentor, works in a graveyard, Caucasian, DR. DAN, 40’s, African-American, comedic flair, JOSEPH, 40’s, very attractive, addictive personality, can be manipulative yet charming, experienced actor, POP, 60- 70, a traditional father, expects his daughter to be the same, Latino or Asian, strong actor. "All About Sneakers," an original play by Asian-American actor and award-winning playwright, Arista; is a story of Love - the discovery that loving oneself first precedes loving another. Rehearsals begin late October, evenings and weekends. Tech and Performance dates: 11-17 December, at the Lion Theatre, Theatre Row. Chad is dedicated to multi-cultural casting and the realistic portrayal of today’s society. Two performance dates will be benefits for the non-profit org. The Chad Foundation for Athletes and Artists, to provide free heart screenings for NYC high school students and athletes to prevent Sudden Cardiac Death in Young People. Union/Non-union. Travel stipends. Producer intends to apply for Equity Basic Showcase Code. Please send pictures and resumes to The Chad Foundation for Athletes and Artists, 130 Water St., Ste. 4G, NYC 10005-1614, no drop offs or email to allaboutsneakers@aol.com
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TORCH SONG TRILOGY, OPEN CALLS, NEW YORK CITY
Wed, Oct. 11. 7PM-9PM. Sign-up begins 6:30PM. Gallery Players, 199 14th Street, Brooklyn. Take F Train to 4th Ave or R Train to 9th Street. Equity Basic Showcase (approval pending). Writer: Harvey Fierstein. Producer: M. R. Goodley. Director: Stephen Nachamie. Rehearsals begin end of October. Runs: November 25 (Thanksgiving weekend) thru December 10, 2006 (Thursday thru Sunday). Actors MUST be available the full week of Thanksgiving (Thursday will be off). Please prepare a one-minute contemporary monologue (may be comic or serious). Lady Blues must sing. Bring picture and resume, stapled together. Equity Audition Procedures are NOT in effect. No Equity Monitor provided. Producer runs all aspects of the audition. All Roles Open. Seeking: 4 Males, 2 Females. Arnold Beckoff: (Early 20s – 30s). Self-made man (professional drag queen) seeking love and respect. A kvetch of great wit and want. Sense of humor shields his vulnerability. Seeking an actor of depth, heart and comic timing. Ed Reiss: (30s - 40s). Handsome, masculine with a boyish charm. Lover to Arnold and later husband to Laurel. He is conflicted between what is heart wants and what he thinks the world expects of him. Laurel/Lady Blues: (30s). Rather unfancy in appearance, thoughtful, bright, slightly neurotic with girlish charm. Strives to be tolerant of husband's bisexuality and past relationship. Must sing. Please bring 16-32 bars of blues or torch song to be sung a capella. Alan: (18 - Early 20s). A beautiful young model/hustler in love with Arnold. He needs to be needed. Mrs. Beckoff: (60s). A true Jewish Mother, full of love and fight. Not comfortable with Arnold's sexuality or his idea of family. A powerhouse with heart and great comic ability. David: (15). Arnold's street smart, caring and witty gay foster child. Person playing David must be able to be a convincing 15 year old.
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ACTORS FOR PLAY READING, NEW YORK CITY
Actors needed for a play reading for playwright Lawson Caldwell in New York City on Thurs Nov 16. 3 Males - Ages 25-35. 1 Male - Age 45-55. 3 Females - Ages 20-30. 1 Female - Age 45-55. Scripts will be sent to the actors in advance of the reading. Rehearsal-6pm-Thurs, Nov 16. Play Reading-7-10pm-Thurs, Nov 16. Job starts 11/16/2006 and ends 11/16/2006. Salary $50.00 Contact: Lawson Caldwell, LCald56333@aol.com.
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NYU STUDENT SHORT FILM
NYU final year graduate film student is casting for "Nowhere Man" (working title), an HD short film. Producer: Tamas Toro. Director: Wing-Yee Wu. Writer: Hart Eddy. 3 NYC day shoot Nov 4 - 6. Audition: TBA. No pay but copy, credits, meal and travel expenses covered. SAG student agreement will be obtained. Story: Aida is stuck in wartime Sarajevo, Nowhere Man has recently arrived to America - both of their realities are equally bizarre. The lovers try to stay sane through communicating with each other, but both of them have to navigate getting from point A to point B in doing so. Nowhere Man encounters Garth Brooks during his journey. Aida has to maneuver an alleyway, a space clearly visible to snipers. AIDA: female, 35-40, Eastern European. NOWHERE MAN: male, 40-45, Eastern European, MUST be able to speak broken English. HOOPS: female, 40-60, Caucasian, good humored loud American tourist. Email pix and resumes ASAP to: wyw205@nyu.edu
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CASTING SHORT SUPER 16MM FILM "OFFICE POLITICS", HOLLYWOOD
Efren Pardilla is casting the Super 16mm short film "Office Politics." SAG Contract: Short Film Agreement Logline: An interview at a morally bankrupt office turns gory in this dark comedy/horror portrait of cubicle culture. Two-day shoot in November (11/18-11/19). Breakdown: Jill, Caucasian female, mid 20s to mid 30s, dark haired, slender, clever & insightful secretary coming in for a job interview. Miller, Caucasian male, 35-45, a smarmy, evil boss, a symbol of bureaucracy, and in total denial. Submission Info: Please send headshots/resumes to: Efren Pardilla, 9000 Cynthia Street #300 West Hollywood, CA 90069 Email submissions to filmjerks@gmail.com. Pay rate: $100/day. Auditions will be held in October TBD. Please submit by Nov. 8th.
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NYU STUDENT SHORT FILM REQUIRES LITE ACTING, NEW YORK CITY
An award-winning filmmaker and current NYU Grad Film student from Ukraine is casting roles for a short film. Looking for: 1) Lead actress, 17-27 yrs old (Former USSR descendant). Fluency in Russian or other Eastern European language is essential. 2) Male actor to play her father, 40-55 yrs old (Former USSR descendant)Fluency in Russian or other Eastern European language is essential. 3) Leading actor, 30 yrs old, Latin American or Eastern European. To be filmed Nov. 7 through Nov. 13 2006. Acting experience is not necessary. No pay but good meal, transportation and copies will be provided. Please send your photos or headshots to bs1168@nyu.edu or call Bohdana Smyrnova 347-581-5347 (Filmmaker speaks Ukrainian, Russian and English.)
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FREELANCE VIDEOGRAPHER NEEDED, NEW YORK CITY
Looking for Freelance Videographer with experience shooting corporate and live events. Candidate must be reliable and willing to work hard. Day rate ranges from $100-$175 a day depending on experience. Must own a camera, and have flexible schedule to apply. Please email resume and reel to griots@griotsrollproduction.com or mail reel to college station, P.O. Box 124, NY, NY 10030.
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THEATRICAL STAFF AND TECH POSITIONS, NEW YORK CITY
"All About Sneakers," Union/non-union. Seeking a Stage manager/house manager with valid Fireguard Certificate, Set designer, Lighting and Sound Designers, Lighting and Soundboard Techs, Wardrobe and Makeup, Property Master, Asst. Office mgr., to help with PR and marketing. Students are welcome as volunteers and interns. The Chad Foundation for Athletes and Artists, a nonprofit organization, promotes multi-cultural works and talent. Tech and Performance dates: 11-17 December, at the Lion Theatre, Theater Row, NYC. Two performance dates will be benefits for the non-profit org., The Chad Foundation for Athletes and Artists, which will provide free heart screenings to prevent Sudden Cardiac Death in Young People. Please send resumes to: The Chad Foundation for Athletes and Artists, 130 Water St., Ste. 4 G, NYC 10005, no drop offs or email resumes to: AllAboutSneakers@aol.com. Travel stipends. Equity/Non-Equity. Producer intends to apply for Equity Basic Showcase Code.
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