Sunday, January 07, 2007

Casting News Hot Off The Wire!

AUDITIONS FOR STAGE PRODUCTION "FOREVER PLAID" BY APPT. NEW YORK

Wed, Jan 31. 4-7 PM. Ripley-Grier Studios, 520 Eighth Ave., NYC. Auditions are being held for Forever Plaid by Appointment. The producer will run all aspects of this call. Equity Principal Audition procedures are not in effect, and no Equity Monitor will be provided. $426/week minimum. Producer: Susan D. Atkinson. Director: Edward Keith Baker. Author: Stuart Ross. 1st rehearsal: Mar 27. Runs: Apr 19 – May 13. For an appointment, please call Spencer at (215) 785 - 6664, Mon – Fri, 9AM - 5PM. Please prepare 16 bars of a song in the style of the show. Bring sheet music; an accompanist will be provided. Please also be prepared to read from sides. Sides may be picked up in advance at the Theatre. An e-mailed copy may also be requested when appointment is made. Please bring a picture and resume, stapled together and sheet music. Callbacks are planned for Thurs, Feb 1, 2007. Musical revue centers on four young male singers, killed in a car crash in the 1950’s on the way to their first big concert. The singers are now miraculously revived for the posthumous chance to fulfill their dreams and perform the show that never was. Singing in the closest of harmony, the boys perform songs such as "Catch a Falling Star," "Chain Gang," "Rags to Riches," "Love is a Many Splendored Thing," "Three Coins in the Fountain," and "Lady of Spain." Seeking: All roles are men in their 20s. Francis: Lyric baritone/second tenor. Leader of the group. Confident, humble. Sparky: Baritone. The group clown, a real jokester with a big heart. Jinx: High tenor. The shy member of the group; terrified of performing. Has it in him to be more than he appears. Smudge: Bass. The worrier of the group. Easily confused. A "diamond in the rough."

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VARIOUS PERFORMERS WANTED, NEW YORK

Wed, Jan 10. 1-3 pm. Producers Club Theatres, 358 W. 44th Street, New York, New York. Seeking tap dancers, jugglers, solo musicians, and comics/MCs. Some pay.

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COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY STUDENT SHORT FILM, NEW YORK

Casting for Columbia University Short Film "Night Stand." Location: In and Around New York City. Duration: 1 week (4-5 shoot days), starts Jan 8th. Payment is on a lo/no/deferred basis. Non-Union. Director: Ross Sclafani. 'Night Stand' is a dark and comical story about two women who plot revenge on the guy who slept with one of them and forgot her name when she saw him again. Night Stand will be highly stylized, both dramatically and visually. Apply to: Michelle Cajucom, Night Stand Casting, 141 West 75th Street, Mailbox A, New York, NY 10023. Email: casting@kolektiv.net. Breakdown: Female / 25 -30 yrs. / White. Helen: mid-to-late 20s, tall, gorgeous and darkly confident. She's very jaded about men and their intentions and deep inside bears a viscious resentment for the gender at large. Helen will play one scene in only a trenchcoat and heels visible to the audience, but there will be no nudity required. The script calls for an onscreen kiss with the other female role, Ivy as part of their revenge plot.

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"MOJADO," 16 MM SHORT, CONNECTICUT / NEW YORK

CT Pictures, LLC is now looking for talent for its upcoming 16mm short film, entitled MOJADO. The project is the recipient of the notable 2006 Abel Cine Tech Filmmaker Grant. Shooting Location: New Haven, Connecticut. Tentative Shooting Dates: March 20-25. Casting: January 19-21 in Manhattan, location TBA, and January 13-14 in Connecticut, location TBA. Directed by Angela Trevino. Produced by Christian H. Clark. After fifteen-year-old Anne causes the deportation of her maid Sofia, Sofia's fifteen-year- old son, Miguel, must decide whether to remain in the country or to leave it behind like his mother. CHARACTER BREAKDOWNS: ANNE WRIGHT, 13-18, Caucasian, classy, poised to sneer at the world; once a bookworm, she has abandoned her former intellectual pursuits to follow fashion trends and secure her popularity. FIONA WRIGHT, mid 30s to mid 40s, Caucasian, a working professional mom; hides the pain of her divorce from her daughter; a habitual smoker, though she would never admit it; practical, considers housekeeping a waste of her time. MIGUEL BUSTOS, 13-18, Hispanic, must be fluent in Spanish and English; unsure about his presence in the United States; quiet and patient, but willing to stand up for himself when provoked. SOFIA BUSTOS, early 30s to late 40s, Hispanic, must be fluent in Spanish, speaks English with a heavy accent; a caring mother; after years of working as a maid, she continues to hope for a better life. MORGAN CAROL, 13-18, Caucasian, has little regard for authority, delights in making fun of others; manipulative and selective in her choice of friends. JOE DORSEY, late 20s-early 40s, Caucasian, manager of a greasy, fast-food restaurant, tough on his employees but not unreasonable in his demands. SCHOOL BUS DRIVER, mid 30s-mid 40s, African American, fed up with her job, a little impatient with the students she drives. STUDENT EXTRAS, 13-18, any ethnicity, day players in a school bus. Both hard copy and electronic submissions welcome, but hard copy is preferred. Please send hard copy headshot/resume to: CT Pictures, LLC Attention: CASTING PO Box 203810 New Haven, CT 06520. Electronic submissions may be sent to: mojadocasting@yahoo.com. Both union/non-union submissions welcome. A SAG Short Film Agreement will be procured for union talent.

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CASTING FOR SHORT FILM "POPTART", SAN FRANCISCO

Ivan Shumaker is casting the short film "Poptart," to be filmed in San Francisco. A charismatic delinquent befriends an ambitious rebel who becomes his guide as they set out to take revenge on a corporation that has wronged them both. Ernie is isolated social misfit that has the innocence, sincerity, and awe of the world as a child would. He is obsessed with Hip hop and the death of his mother. His attitude is quite bipolar when it comes to the two subjects, ranging from quiet, small muffles to energetic, hysteric rants. When he is happy he is contagious, when sad, unbearable and vulgar. From an audience perspective Ernie is sympathized with but deeply tormented. Marlon is a confidant, manipulative and cunning man in his twenties. Marlon is very stylish and suave. Marlon understands contemporary society but disapproves of it. Marlon is an instigator and not afraid to speak up when he see's something he doesn't like. Marlon is an extremely moral man, but he makes his own. $75 day rate, copy, credit and meals. Please email headshots and resumes to: Poptartmovie@yahoo.com by Jan 10.

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CEO ENTERTAINMENT MODEL SEARCH FOR MUSIC VIDEO, ATLANTA

Non-Union. Director: Cheri Lockheart. Music Video. Please send a photo to email address above! Before you come to the go-see, you should have headshots, height/weight requirements, and full-length shots. Pictures don’t have to be professional. Female models exotic ethnic looks. Nice features height, hips, and bust (For example 34-26-36). Looking for age groups 15-17 years; 18-24 years; 25-30 years. Speak well. Dance (a plus). Connect with audience. Print well. Physically fit physique's. Nice face, skin, teeth and toned body are major factors. Apply to: Cheri Lockheart, Ceo Modeling Agency, 3455 Peachtree Rd NE, 5th floor, Atlanta, Ga 30326. Email: models@bandwconsulting.com. Web: http://www.ceomodels.com. Expires February 3.

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BOCA MODELS PRODUCING TV PROGRAM "BREAKFAST CLUB", WEST PALM BEACH

Non-Union. Director: G.Marksteiner. Production: BREAKFAST CLUB (Daily Live Television /Home Shopping) Employer: Boca Talent for MIG Broadcast Group /eieio entertainment LLC Location: West Palm Beach Florida [view map] Duration: Daily Live TV Show, starts January 9, 2007. Payment: Hourly $35.00 per hour in a flex rotaing daily schedule 7A-5P daily. Rate Review will be considered after one month for appropriate performers. Location: WHDT Studios, West Palm Beach Florida. TV show description: Boca Talent and Models is Casting for:MIG Broadcast Group NEW HOME HOPPING SHOW ' BREAKFAST CLUB ' airing on cable 7A-5P daily. Breakfast Club includes, Diamond and Jewelry experts with other guests inter-cut in a On Air Live Auction of selected fine Jewelry, Watches and other Merchandise. Local Females of All Ethnetcity/Ages: Women who are comfortable in front of the camera, who admire and enjoy jewelry, having tea , chit chatting from a women’s point of view, welcoming guests to the Breakfast Room are urged to Email Resume and Headshot. Local Male/Female Registered Gemologists and Jewelry Experts. Live Studio at WHDT Studio AIRS on Channel 17 Cable in WPB Market. Fort Lauderdale and Miami, Broadcast OTA in HD on Channel 44. ABSOLUTELY NO PHONE CALLS! Email head shot w/ Resume to Tammy@bocamodels.com. Expires February 3.

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TLC PRIMETIME SHOW SEEKS NEW TV HOSTS, NEW YORK

Non-Equity. Director: TBD. Casting 2 hosts to present an exciting new series about physical fitness, feeling great and being in healthy relationships! Apply to: Alicia Peyrano, 8 Upper St Martin's Lane, London, WC2H 9DL, UK, Fax + 44 7836 8596. Email: alicia.peyrano@reeftv.com. Web: http://www.reeftv.com. Runs for three months beginning in February. Expires February 3.

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NEXT NEW NETWORKS CASTING FOR SHORT FILM "FAST LANE DAILY", NEW YORK

Non-Union. Director: Emil Rensing. Fast Lane Daily, the daily car news show is looking for energetic car enthusiasts to host our daily 3-minute news show. Hosts should be male or female, 22 to 32 years old, and have a love of all things automotive. Experience working with a prompter a plus. If you're interested, please submit headshot and resume via email to casting@instigatortv.com If you've got a demo reel online, feel free to forward that along, too. Camera tests will be conducted within the next 2 weeks and production will begin by the end of February. Apply to: casting@instigatortv.com. Web: http://www.nextnewnetworks.com/. This expires February 2.

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SISYPHUS PRODUCTIONS CASTING FEATURE FILM "ANIMALS", SEATTLE

Union. Director: Matt Wilkins. 'Animals' will be the second feature film by Sisyphus Productions, about the trace of wild animal left over in all of us, and what happens to the people who can't keep it bottled up. Ten day shoot starting in Spring '07. Apply to: Matt Wilkins. Email: matt@sisyphusproductions.com. Web: http://sisyphusproductions.com. Expires February 2.

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RNA FILMS CASTING FOR BOLLYWOOD FILM "DEAR MOM", NEW YORK / NEW JERSEY

Non-Union. Director: BOLLY WOOD DIRECTOR. Tentively Title -- "Dear Mom", genre-drama format in 35mm. Number of shooting days: 25. Production starts March 24, 2006. Shooting locations: New York, New Jersey. "Dear Mom" is a touching story of family love, values, and loyalties. Actors Sharmila Tigore Upen Patel Diya Mirza Gulshan Grower.

Breakdown:
- Male / 51-60 yrs. / Black - African. John NY. Actor (around 60 years old black American, Ice cream truck.
- Female / 51-60 yrs. / Hispanic. Maria Sanchez NY. Actor (an 55 to 60 years Latin lady).
- Male / 25-30 yrs. / Hispanic. Raphael NY. Actor (mid 30’ Latin man, Maria’s son-in law).
- Female / 6-10 yrs. / Hispanic. 2 Andrea Child actor from NY. (a little girl, around 10 years. Maria’s grand child ).
- Male / 25-30 yrs. / Indian. Chandan Basu Indian actor from NY. (low 30’s young man, Arun’s friend).
- Male / 25-30 yrs. / Indian. Siddharth Indian actor from NY. (low 30’s young man, Arun’s friend).
- Female / 18-24 yrs. / Indian. Sharmila Indian actor from NY. (mid 20’s young lady, Arun’s friend).
- Female / 25-30 yrs. / Latin American. Sylvia Sanchez NY. Actor (low 30’s Latin lady, Maria’s daughter).
Female / 51-60 yrs. / White. Margaret NY. Actor. (An old white lady, around 60 years).
- Male / 31-40 yrs. / White. Cop 1 (Police officer) A cop in NY/NJ.
- Male / 31-40 yrs. / White. Cop 2 (Detective) A cops in NY/NJ.
- Female / 25-30 yrs. / White. Debbie Brill NY. Actor (low 30’s young white lady, Arun’s office colleague).

Send your resume with your shots to: khnassad@yahoo.com. Apply to: Assad Khan.

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