Monday, February 19, 2007

Casting News Hot Off The Wire!

THE 2007 THEATER RESOURCES UNLIMITED AUDITION EVENT FOR ACTORS AND PRODUCERS

On Saturday, March 31, and Sunday, April 1, from 10 am - 6 pm both days, over 40 producers, theater companies, writers and directors will be sitting in on two days of auditions hosted by Theater Resources Unlimited, a not-for-profit organization and presented in association with Roy Arias Studios & Theatres, BackStage, Samuel French Inc., TimesSquare.com, Theatermania.com and Shakespeare Mailing. The two-day event happens at The Sage Theatre, 711 Seventh Avenue (between 47th/48th Streets), one flight up. Priority slots are given to members of Theater Resources Unlimited, but non-members are welcome, subject to availability. For non-singing auditions: you will have a two-minute audition slot in which you may perform two contrasting monologs. For singing auditions: you will have a three-minute audition slot in which you may do a monolog (required) and a song. A downloadable application is available from http://www.truonline.org/2007AuditionApp.htm. If you are a producer or company interested in watching over 200 actors for your casting needs, email trunltd@aol.com. Anyone with additional questions can call 212-714-7628, or send email to TRUnltd@aol.com
For more info visit the website http://www.truonline.org/2007TRUAudition.htm.

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DANCERS FOR HIP HOP MUSIC VIDEO, LOS ANGELES

Non-Union. Director: undisclosed. Producer Too Spoiled is shooting a hip hop music video and needs 6 dancers. Female and male between the aged of 18 -35, any ethnicity, requires nudity. The artist is an acclaimed Female rapper and the scene enacts Dancers in a club setting dancing to get the singers attention. If you know hip hop, please send photos and resume to Julie Lieder at julieratz@yahoo.com. Ends February 20.

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FUN AUTO PROMOTION EVENT... NEAR YOU!

Non-Union. Director: EventPro Strategies. EventPro Strategies [eps], a leader in promotional staffing nationwide is currently booking exceptional talent in your area. We are now hiring dependable & outgoing 'snowbirds' to assist with this great event: Event Staff - Auto Promotion @ Ski Resort Dates: March 3rd-4th Time: 8am-4pm Location: Ski Resort near You! Mt. Bachelor, OR Pay: $15/hr Talent Requirements: - Attractive, energetic & outgoing - Extremely comfortable approaching random consumers - Able to work OUTDOORS in cold weather for long periods of time - Dependable, professional & on time - Available to work ALL event days preferred - Must have own transportation to/from event (no reimbursement offered) Dress Code: Must dress appropriately for cold weather (layers) & be comfortable working OUTDOORS for long periods of time. Talent Requirements: Attractive, energetic and outgoing of either gender, 18-24 years of age. Extremely comfortable approaching random consumers - Able to work OUTDOORS in cold weather for long periods of time - Available to work ALL event days preferred - Must have own transportation to/from event (no reimbursement offered). To Apply: Send resume along with headshot to Danielle Speisman at email: dspeisman@eventprostrategies.com. Only submissions with both will be considered. Subject Line: 'Ski Resort- Mt. Bachelor, OR' in the subject line of your email.

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MODEL SITTING FOR WESTMORE ACADEMY OF COSMETIC ARTS, BURBANK

Makeup students need Females (caucasians/ light skin) models to sit Wednesday Feb. 21st from 12:30pm - 6:00pm and/or Thursday Feb. 22nd. from 12:30pm - 6:00pm. Pays $25 per day. Respond to Jackie via fax. For inquiries questions only call 877-978-6673 or email: info@westmoreacademy.com.

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RADIANT MEDIA PRODUCING "FINE LIVING" TV SPECIAL, KNOXVILLE

Non-Union. Director: TDB. Must have expertise/experience as cable program on-air talent. Interest/experience in design, decorating, cooking and entertaining at home helpful. Applicants need to be attractive, energetic, and most of all entertaining. Availability during March 2007 for approximately 12 days imperative. Apply to: Doug Renfro at doug@radiantmedia.tv. Web: http://www.radiantmedia.tv/. Ends February 28.

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MACK PRODUCTION CASTING FOR FEATURE FILM "TOWNERS", NEW YORK/NEW JERSEY

Non-Union. Director: Smith Ransom. Thanks to those that have replied to my earlier casting calls. For this particular casting call I am in need of the following cast to shoot a scene that is very short but is very important to the story of the film. Looking for three female of any nationality age is set at 25-30 but any one with qualifications are okay as well to participate in a short 20 minute scene in a feature length movie. The scene will require the cast members to be in lingerie provided by the wardrobe crew. At this current moment the director is pushing towards a scene requiring partial and some instances full nudity. Of course, with a full discussion with the cast member within reason. More about the film will be posted up on my website as soon as everything is all decided. currently, website is under construction. If there is any questions about anything from those interested in this please send me an email at any time. I'll do my best to answer it ASAP. Thanks. Apply to: Smith Ransom at mackproduction9511@yahoo.com.

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FOX MEDIA DETROIT CASTING SHORT FILM "THE LONELY DIARY", DETROIT

Non-Union. Director. The Lonely Diary is a short film following one man's day to day encounters and struggle to exist in a world that has completely left him behind and where everything goes wrong. Auditions are set for Saturday Feb 17. To apply please email resume and a headshot (optional) to foxmediadet@yahoo.com All actors casted will be fully paid the Sag (Union) minimum.
Breakdown:
- Linda: Female / Any yrs. / Any Ethnicity. Linda does all she can to help out Rory the main character. She shows endless love and caring yet can never get through to him.
- Rory: Male / Any yrs. / Any Ethnicity. Rory the main character. Very down and out.
- Best friend: Either gender / Any yrs. / Any Ethnicity. Rory's best friend.
- Other supporting roles: Either gender / Any yrs. / Any Ethnicity. Other supporting roles to audition for.

Apply to Casting Director at foxmediadet@yahoo.com.

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DISNEY CRUISE LINE DANCER AUDITION, NEW YORK

Mon, Mar 5, 10AM, Open Dancer Audition. 1 PM, Open Musical Theatre Vocalist Audition. Disney Cruise Line is seeking talented and versatile musical theater performers for mainstage productions on their luxury cruise ships in the Caribbean and Bahamas. Dancer Audition: Male, need for male ensemble dancers who can sing on key. Female, need for females to portray classic Disney Character Look-a-like, must move very well. Vocalist Audition: Need for male & female musical theatre principal vocalist, must move well and have acting ability. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age. Audition location is at Ripley-Grier Studios, 520 Eighth Avenue, with a 9 am sign-in and 10 am start. 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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DINNER THEATER FILL ROLES FOR "CABARET", WISCONSIN

The Armory Dinner Theatre in Janesville, Wisconsin is casting for Cabaret. Union or Non Union. Equity Guest Artist Contract/Tier II/ Approval Pending. Contract dates: 3/26/07 - 5/27/07. If you would like to be considered please mail your resume and photo to: Jim Tropp, The Armory, Inc. P.O. Box 8038, Janesville, Wisconsin, 53547-8038. Or email jimt@janesvillearmory.com. Seeking: Fraulein Schneider- female (late 40's-60's) Alto, non- dancer, German dialect, A moralistic yet pragmatic woman who rents a room in her house to Clifford. She is in love with Herr Schultz. The Armory Dinner Theatre. www.janesvillearmory.com.

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"THE FINAL CATCH," STUDENT SHORT FILM, NEW YORK

Sun, Feb 18th, 1PM-4PM. New York Film Academy-SoHo, 568 Broadway at Prince St., 2nd Floor. (By Appointment Only). Casting for the New York Film Academy thesis short film “The Final Catch.” Payment is on a lo/no/deferred basis. Non- Union. Director: D. M. Kelly. Format: 16mm color sync- sound. Length: 10 min. Genre: Comedy. Shooting Dates: Apr 30th-May 6th, 2007. Location: Upstate New York. No pay, but meals, all transportation, on-location lodging, and video copy provided. Please send head shot & resume electronically by Sat, Feb 17 for an audition appointment. Apply to: D. M. Kelly: thefinalcatch@msn.com. Synopsis: Two terrorists are stuck in an airport when their plane is cancelled due to inclement weather. One questions his faith while the other struggles to follow through with the plan. Seeking: Rhoda - female, late 40s/early 50s, white American, average; a territorial, sassy gate attendant. Ezral - male, late 20s/early 30s, dark hair & complexion; a devout, focused terrorist.

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NYU TISCH SHORT FILM, NEW YORK

Casting for the NYU Tisch short film, “Saturday in the Pillar.” Non-Union. Director: Sam Thompson. Location: New York/ New Jersey. Duration: Mar 23-25, 2007, starts Mar 23. Payment is on a lo/no/deferred basis. Synopsis: A teenage son struggles to make sense of his cross-dressing father and his misplaced anger in the days following his mother's decision to leave the family. Please send headshots and resumes to Mandy Menaker, saturdaypillarmovie@gmail.com. Seeking: Male: 41-50 yrs. White. Lead, father of teenage sone who is dealing with separation from wife. Must be comfortable in a dress, dynamic, and likeable. Think Tome Sizemore, Mark Harmon, Chris Cooper type. Male: 15-17 yrs. White. Lead, son of recently separated parents. Has misplaced anger towards father. Imaginative mind. Good looking. Female: 31-40 yrs. White. Featured role, mother of crumbling family. Only requires one day of filming. Male: 41- 50 yrs. White, featured role, cocky boyfriend of mother. Only requires one day of filming.

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CRUISE DANCERS NEEDED, LOS ANGELES

Six-star Crystal Cruises is openly accepting promotional materials for submission and active consideration. Seeking professional male dancers, male singer/dancers and female dancers. A comprehensive, paid rehearsal period - room and transportation included - is scheduled to begin April 2007 in sunny Los Angeles, California. For criteria and submission requirements, please visit their website at http:// www.crystalcruises.com/employment.aspx#id8. Note that talent 21 years of age and older is welcome to submit promotional materials. All packets must include a letter, resume, headshot and video/DVD as outlined on the site. For further information, please email production@crystalcruises.com.

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CASTING JD LAWRENCE'S COLOR BLIND, NEW YORK

Thurs, Feb 15, Fri, Feb 16, Tues, Feb 20, Thurs, Feb 22, and Fri, Feb 23, 8PM-10PM (sign-in starts at 7:30 PM). The Producers Club, 358 West 44th Street, between 8th and 9th Avenues, NYC. Casting for (two time national award winning writer and director) JD Lawrence's COLOR BLIND. Please prepare one comedic monologue, 2 minutes or less. In addition, be prepared to do a cold reading from the script. We are looking for actors who sing (no exceptions) all types, shapes and ethnicity with a great sense of humor welcomed. Bring picture and resume, stapled together. The producer will run all aspects of this call. Equity Principal Audition procedures are not in effect and no Equity Monitor will be provided. Appointments may be made Mon-Fri, beginning Feb 13 (IF YOU DO NOT RSVP, YOU WILL NOT BE SEEN). Please email or call Mr. Chris Williams (Re: Color Blind), thejdlawrenceshow@gmail.com. Phone 631-357-3924. Paid Performances.

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