Monday, November 20, 2006

Casting News Hot Off The Wire!

CRAZY STUDIOS ONGOING SHORT FILM PROJECT, NEW YORK CITY

Non-Union. Director: Albert Wilking. We are making Comedic Video Shorts to be put up on You Tube and other high traffic sites to drive traffic to our Production Studio. Wanted: Well proportioned female to play a regular character. Age 21-36. No Nudity. We need head shots and links to other work you've done. We're astrological kooks and do what's called a chart overlay; so you need to send over your birthdate, including year, with your resume or other links of work you've done. This is a paying job of $100 per day. Please respond only after you've taken a look at our web site. Apply to: Albert Wilking; Email: Albert@CrazyStudios.com; http://crazystudios.com/

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ZECCO'S COMEDY MARKET WRAP UP, SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Non-Union. Director: Zecco. Wanted: Funny Comedians Anyone can be funny about mother-in-laws but can you be funny about the stock market? Zecco.com is about turning the stodgy, stuffy equity trading business on its head and we‘re looking for some help from comedians for our diversions section . This is a weekly program meaning that you must be funny about money on deadline. Your quips and one-liners about the investment scene need to be insightful, witty, accurate, informed, and hilarious. But please, no Profanity. Great opportunity to get massive world-wide exposure through our extensive viral marketing campaign. Please contact us ASAP with: 1-Info. about you: Your CV with complete contact info. or a link to your web site . 2-Demo reel: Our first preference: A demo related to the investment scene . Our preference is to get a link to your online demo. You can send a CD - preferably in Quicktime format via snail mail to below address. Demo reel should be tagged so we can identify you. Your demo should be between 90 seconds to 5 minutes. Please email your CV and Links to: comedy@zecco.com, Attn. Ellie Please DO NOT email your large demo. Files. Mail CDs (please write your name & contact info on cd) to: Comedy show Zecco Trading P.O. Box 4328 Ontario, CA 91761. Ends November 29.

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FEMALE NEEDED FOR "DANGEROUSLY IN LOVE" MUSIC VIDEO, WASHINGTON, DC

Non-Union. Director: Okol. Production company looking for a female actress who looks like Beyonce Knowles or is Just As Pretty (18-24 yrs. / any ethnicity). Production will start as soon as we find the female actress it is a Music Video that will be shot on hd24p. Must have photo and phone number with pictures no exceptions. Apply to Ron at dartfilms2000@yahoo.com.

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ACCESSA CASTING SHORT FILM "PRICELESS", TRI STATE AREA

Non-Union. Director: Matthew Thomas. Synopsis: A broken hearted man tries to find companionship with an inanimate sex doll…but ends up being haunted by past girlfriends.
Breakdown:
- Male / 31-40 yrs. / African American. Pernell Peters: Modestly successful artist, he is a neat freak with a thirst for peace and quiet. Well dressed, groomed to the nail, but nurses a nagging cigarette habit. He has had a difficult time trying to understand women and find a satisfying relationship.

All submissions must be made through www.screentest.biz. Apply to: Fran Sienicki at: http://www.screentest.biz. Email: info@screentest.biz. Expires December 6.

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GOLDEN ERA PRODUCTIONS SHOOTING COMMERICAL (PSA), LOS ANGELES

Non-Union. Director: Taron Lexton. I understand that some of you may be Sag, but if you are Financial Core please submit. We are applying for Sag Signatory in the meantime, and are alway grateful for any actors that are generous enough to donate their time for the benefit of the project. For more info on the project, visit www.twth.org www.Txlfilms. com Project Details: 'The Way to Happiness' Psa [Christina] Non-Union [but can do financial core; we are applying for Sag signatory] Audition Dates: Call to set time Please email back confirming time to kduckhorn@yahoo.com or call number below Audition Loc: Celebrity Centre Int. (323) 960-3188 to confirm Casting Directors: Leslie Brown - Txl Films/Kyra Duckhorn - Golden Era Prod. Casting Note: Please be sure to bring a headshot and resume, and your size information. Script will be available at audition, and you will have time to prepare. However, iIf you have a dramatic monologue already prepared, please let the casting directors know. Project Notes: This is part of a series of Psas based on 'The Way To Happiness' - a non-religious moral code that includes points like 'Honor and Help Your Parents', 'Seek to Live with the Truth', 'Set a Good Example' etc. (for more information see website) This project is being funded by the Church of Scientology.
Breakdown:
- Male / 11-14 yrs. / Asian. [SCOTT] Lead/Male /Asian /14-15 Charismatic popular teenager. Impresses the other kids with his stories of daring accomplishments. Great on-screen personality. Dramatic Acting Skills helpful [Have a monologue prepared]. Wardrobe: Contemporary, casual, layers ok. Dark, rich colors (no pastels) Rate: $200 for a full day.
- Female / 15-17 yrs. / Hispanic. [CHRISTINA] Lead/Female/Hispanic/14-17 Pretty but shy, bookish girl, not necessarily part of the popular clique. Small Frame. Must be real. Wardrobe: Not quite hip enough, wearing a frilly white blouse, that deceives her true figure. Bookish (No Pastels) Glasses ok. Rate: $200 for a full day.
- Male / 15-17 yrs. / Hispanic. [JAMES] Lead/Male/Hispanic 14-17 Average High School teenager. Not really part of the In-Crowd, not really a part of any crowd, but not a loner either. Gets along with most kids. Must be real. Dramatic Acting Skills a must [Have a monologue prepared]. This character does a Wardrobe: Contemporary, casual, layers ok. Dark, rich colors (no pastels) Rate: $200 for a full day.

Apply to: Kyra D., Celebrity Centre Int., 5930 Franklin Ave., Hollywood, Ca 90028; Email: kduckhorn@yahoo.com; Web: http://TWTH.org. Expires December 2.

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TV WORK FOR CHILD PERFORMERS IN "JORDYN'S JOURNAL", DALLAS

Non-Union. Director: Garrett Steele. A performing arts High school for Middle Schoolers and High Schoolers. All must act, sing or dance. Prepare Monologue. Bring headshot and Resume. Seeking either gender, 11-14 years of age. Any ethnicity. Apply to: TinaMarie, NY-LA-NASH Entertainment, 9 Music Square South #106, Nashville, TN 37203. Email: TM@NYLANASH.com; Web: http://www.NYLANASH.com. Ends November 17.

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MINCE PRODUCTIONS CASTING "BEACHES IN LA" FEATURE FILM, SAN DIEGO

Non-Union. Director: Mike. It is a movie that deals with family and other issues that family life and personal life for the character, turmoil's, and situations.
Breakdown:
- Female / 6-10 yrs. / Any Ethnicity. Requires Nudity. Reba: she's Niki's daughter, her mom works in a strip club.
- Female / 18-24 yrs. / Any Ethnicity. Requires Nudity. Niki: works in a strip club and is rebas mom.

Apply to Mike at: Email: mike_palmer1759@hotmail.com. Ends December 6.

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PERFORMERS FOR DISNEY CRUISE LINE, NEW YORK CITY

Mon, Dec. 4. 10 am: Open dancer audition. 1PM: Open musical theater vocalist audition. Ripley-Grier Studios, 520 8th Avenue, Suite 16. Disney Cruise Line is seeking talented and versatile musical theater performers for mainstage productions on their luxury cruise ships in the Caribbean and Bahamas. Please see website for further detail: www.disneyauditions.com. All performers must be trained vocalists and actors who move well, or trained dancers who can sing on key. Also a need for female dancers who resemble classic Disney animated characters. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age. Rehearsals are held in Toronto. Contracts are approximately 7-9 months and include competitive pay, room and board, and no cruise staff duties. For more information including audition requirements, visit www.DisneyAuditions.com.

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OPEN CALL, PRINCETON REPERTORY, NEW JERSEY

Fri, Nov. 17, 3PM-9PM. Nassau Presbyterian Church. 61 Nassau St. Princeton, NJ. Princeton, NJ Staged Reading Guidelines and SPT. Artistic Director: Victoria Liberatori (at auditions). Associate Directors will also attend auditions. Please prepare a one-minute classical monologue, preferably Shakespeare. Please also prepare a 30-second contemporary dramatic monologue and a 30-second comedic monologue. Please bring a picture and resume, stapled together. Seeking: PRC/PRSF is especially interested in local Equity actors from New Jersey, Bucks County and Philadelphia. Actors will be considered for the Winter PlayLab series and for future productions. Directions to Nassau Presbyterian Church: From Route 1, take the Alexander Road exit towards Princeton. Take a right onto University Place, and a right on Nassau Street. The church is walking distance from the New Jersey Transit Dinky stop at University Place. Any questions? Please email PrcRepRap@aol.com. Residents of New Jersey, Bucks County and Philadelphia who are unable to attend the audition are encouraged to send a headshot and resume to PRC/PRSF, One Palmer Square Suite 541, Princeton, NJ 08542. Theatre’s statement: "All ages and ethnicities are encouraged to attend."

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SEASON MUSICALS - OPEN AUDITIONS, NEW YORK CITY

Wed, Dec. 6, 10 am-5 pm. Lunch from 1-1:30. Nola Studios, 250 W. 54th Street, 11th Floor. ArtsPower National Touring Theatre, Montclair, NJ. Equity TYA weekly – Tier II $456/week minimum, plus per diem when touring. All actors will be hired as Actor/ASMs. Artistic Director: Greg Gunning. First Rehearsal: December 27, 2006. Tours until April 4, 2007. Prepare a brief song. Standard musical theatre preferred, no pop/rock. Bring sheet music in correct key. Accompanist provided. Sides from the plays will also be provided. Please bring 3 pictures and resumes, each stapled together for multiple directors. START OF 2007 SEASON INCLUDES FOUR MUSICALS. (Note: Auditions for the two remaining shows in the 2007 winter/spring season – "Anastasia Krupnik" and "My Heart in a Suitcase" will be held in January 2007.) ANNE OF GREEN GABLES: 1st Rehearsal: January 16, 2007. Tours until June 10, 2007. Seeking: Anne: Female, 20s but can look younger (pre-teen), an orphan, sweet but spirited, talkative, loving, imaginative, confident she’ll find a home in Avonlea. Legit/mix. Marilla: Female, 30s, strong, sensible, no-nonsense, runs the farm with a steady hand, disappointed in love, a gruff exterior hides a warm heart. Legit/mix. Matthew: Young character male, 30s, a man of few words but a heart of gold, lets his sister Marilla be in charge, loving, intelligent, charmed by Anne. Lyric baritone. Mrs. Lynde: Female, 30s, the town gossip but still likeable, strong, talkative, opinionated, Marilla’s best friend, against Anne staying in Avonlea. Legit/mix. HARRY, THE DIRTY DOG: 1st Rehearsal: January 2, 2007. Tours until June 17, 2007. Seeking: Harry: Female, 20s but can look younger (early teens), a feisty dog, adventurous, dissatisfied with home life, runs away, mix/belt. Mom: 20s/30s, narrator of the story, warm, intelligent, understands Harry, also doubles in many smaller roles, mix/legit. Dad: 20s/30s, intelligent, fun, also doubles in many smaller roles, lyric baritone. Little Girl: 20s but can look younger (early teens), warm, loves Harry very much, also doubles in many smaller roles, mix/legit. FOURSCORE AND SEVEN YEARS AGO – A CIVIL WAR STORY: 1st Rehearsal: December 27, 2006. Tours until April 4, 2007. Seeking: Lemuel: African-American male, 20s, still has a boyish enthusiasm, bit young and naïve but grows up fast, intelligent, witty, talks to the audience, open and friendly, but driven and passionate about wanting to join the Union army to fight for his freedom. Lyric baritone. Jacob: Caucasian male, early 20s, a young Confederate soldier, passionate about the Southern Confederate cause, bit naïve & unsure, hides his insecurities by being a braggart, comes to deal with his racial prejudice. Lyric baritone. Mrs. McIlheny: Female, late 20s or early 30s, a war widow, runs a general store in Gettysburg, friend and confidant of Lemuel’s, a Quaker, a pacifist, warm, intelligent, Jacob’s aunt, wants to see racism end through understanding and not war. Legit. Sgt. Hitchborne: Male, 20s or 30s, officer of the Northern Union army, racist, strong, powerful, threatening, bigoted, corrupt, against African-American men serving in the Union army. Lyric baritone. THE RAINBOW FISH: 1st Rehearsal: January 9, 2007. Tours until June 10, 2007. Seeking: Rainbow Fish: Female, 20s but can look younger (early teens), a naïve kid, bit vain and self-involved, confident she is the prettiest fish in the sea, grows up, mix/legit. Narrator: Female, talks to the audience, fun-filled, spirited, energetic, bit mischievous, guides Rainbow on her journey to self-discovery, mix/legit. Green Fish / Shark: Green: Male, 20s, young naive friend of Rainbow’s. Also doubles as the Shark: a 50’s greaser that Rainbow thinks is cool since he’s a tough. Sings 50’s rock and roll, lyric baritone. Blue Fish / A Star Fish: Blue Fish: Female, 20s, young naïve friend of Rainbow’s. Also doubles as a Movie Star Fish: A beautiful if vain, self-involved celebrity that Rainbow wrongly admires for her fame and beauty, mix. ArtsPower National Touring Theatre, 39 S. Fullerton Avenue, Montclair, NJ 07042. www.artspower.org.

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THEATRE ARTS JAPAN AUDITION AND WORKSHOP, NEW YORK CITY

Audition: Mon, Nov. 20 and Mon, Nov. 27. 6PM-8PM. Champion Studio, 257 W. 39th Street (between 7th and 8th Ave), 14th Floor. Theatre Arts Japan will hold an audition and workshop (callback) for our upcoming production, "It Is Said the Men are Over in the Steel Tower," in collaboration with woken' glacier theatre company and MONO theatre company. This black comedy about four men of vaudeville team "The Happy Lads" deals with wartime and identity. The project will be developed between the summer of 2006 and the full production in March 2007 at TBG Theatre as an Equity Showcase, pending approval. Choose one of the audition dates above and RSVP with a resume and headshot to casting@wokenglacier.org. Audition will be first come-first served. Please prepare a 2-minute comedic monologue. Seeking: 5 males age mid-20's to late 30's any ethnicity. For detailed character breakdown, please visit: www.TheatreArtsJapan.org or www.wokenglacier.org. You must be available for all workshops, rehearsals and performances. Cast will be determined after the workshop (conflicts can be discussed at audition). Workshop: Dec. 5: 1-4, Dec. 6: 1-4, Dec. 7: 2:30-5:30, Dec. 8: 1-4, Dec. 9: 2-7. Rehearsals: late January through February. Performances: March 1: Tech and Dress all day. Mar 2: Rehearsal and dress, all day. Mar 3: Brush up and opening, all day. March 4: Possible brush up and show, all day. March 7-17: 8pm show, 7pm call. Sun Mar 18: 3pm show, 2pm call. Transportation paid for rehearsals and performances.

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CURRENTLY CASTING FOR A CUNY – CCNY THESIS FILM, NEW YORK

Approx. 20 minute psychological thriller/horror project about a woman in an abusive relationship. Location: New York [UWS]. Duration: Approx.1 week shoot, starts late November until early December. Non-Sag. No pay. Food, transportation & final project copy provided. Roles: Frank: [28-35] Young urban office professional, bipolar abusive husband. 3-4 day shoot Brian: [50-65] "Creepy", quiet older gentleman, building superintendent/handyman. 1-2 day shoot. Checkout girl: [16-19] Bored supermarket checkout girl, "indie" punk type. [no dialogue] 1-2 hr shoot. Send headshots and resume to datumfilm@gmail.com.

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ROMANTIC COMEDY INDIE FILM SEEKS MEN AND WOMEN, NEW YORK CITY

Fish Sticks and Stones, Indie Feature. A dark romantic comedy of the love between a dreamer and drifter. Shoots February 2007 around NYC. Seeking SAG/Non-SAG performers. CASTING PRINCIPAL ROLES: WOMEN: ALYSSA. Early 20’s, thin, Hispanic, hot tempered supermarket checkout girl. Speaks Spanish. BEA: 50s-60s, White, Pleasantly delusional widow. A faded beauty. MRS. RJ. 70s+. Ancient woman from India with dry/vulgar sense of humor. MEN: RICH: 50s-60s. White. Eccentric, unhealthy, whittler. A bit slow. Sheltered by fear. WING: 50s-60s. Asian. Supermarket owner. Submit headshots/resumes to - MAIL: Blue River Productions 298 State St. Brooklyn, NY 11201. FAX: 866-625-4294 - EMAIL: submit@blueriverproductions.com. Pay/deferred pay, copy, credit, meals, transportation. SAG Ultra Low Budget Agreement pending.

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STUDENT FILM SHOOTING IN LONG ISLAND

Four students exploring the ancient art of moviemaking are looking to cast a male 40-60 years old of any race for a short 3-5 minute silent film. The character to be played is homeless and choosy beggar. Facial hair helps, no acting experience required. Compensation is for transportation only. Good gig to get some exposure. NEED TO START FILMING ASAP. PLEASE EMAIL A PICTURE WITH TELEPHONE CONTACT INFO TO: RHYMEWITHREASON@AOL.COM

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POST PRODUCTION DOCUMENTARY INTERN NEEDED, NEW YORK CITY

Seeking interns for a documentary in post-production about the Gramercy Park Hotel. Our film follows the ups and downs of a beloved New York institution, home to eccentrics and rock celebrities. Interns will gain skills on Final Cut Pro, learn the rudiments of the editing process and see how a coherent story is teased out of hundreds of hours of footage in a professional post facility. Required: a 3-month commitment, 15 hours per week and night/weekend availability. Please apply to gphdocfilm@yahoo.com.

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