CASTING NONUNION STAGE, TOO MUCH LIGHT MAKES THE BABY GO BLIND, NEW YORK
The New York NeoFuturists, recipients of the 2006 NYIT Award, are seeking new members to perform in their open-run of Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind, an ever-changing attempt to perform 30 plays in 60 minutes described as “an entire fringe festival in one show” by the New York Times. Joey Rizzolo, ensemble member-auditions coord. SEEKING: Performers: female, all ages and ethnicities, creative, prolific, must be willing to write, perform, and direct. Note: Women of color strongly encouraged. Auditions will be held by appt. March 1 (afternoon) & March 3 (eve.). To schedule an appt., email pix & résumés to auditions@nynf.org. You must be available for two days of callbacks March 9, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. and March 11, 2-7 p.m. For more information, visit www.nynf.org/auditions.html. Stipend provided.
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CASTING ALL ROLES FOR NONUNION STAGE, 'THE OLDEST PROFESSION', GALVESTON
East-end Theatre Company is casting The Oldest Profession, a comedy. Kim Mytelka, dir. Rehearses beginning March 30; runs May 9-June 7 in Galveston, TX. Auditions will be held Feb. 25 & 26, 7 p.m. at ETC, 2001 Postoffice St., Galveston, TX. Prepare to cold read from script. Bring pix & résumé. For more info, call Kim at East-end Theatre Company (409) 762-3556 or (877) 762-3556 or visit www.islandetc.org. Pay provided.
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CASTING UNION MUSICAL, 'JAMAICA', PHILADELPHIA
Prince Music Theatre (Philadelphia, PA) is casting Jamaica. Richard M. Parison Jr., assoc. artistic dir.; Harold Arlen, music; E.Y. Harburg, lyrics; E.Y. Harburg & Fred Saidy, book. Rehearsals begin May 6; runs May 30-June 22 in PA. SEEKING: Savannah; Koli; Grandma Obeah; Ginger; Joe Nashua; Cicero; and Quico. Note: Especially seeking local area performers. Equity principal auditions will be held by appt. only Feb. 25, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at the Prince Music Theatre, 1412 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, PA. To schedule an appt., contact the Prince Music Theater Audition Hotline at (215) 972-1016, a casting assistant will return your call. Walk-ins will also be seen as time permits, but appointments strongly suggested. Prepare a brief musical selection; an accompanist will be provided. The Prince Theater is an EOE. Bring pix & résumés, stapled together. $544 min./wk. Equity LORT D Contract.
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CAPE PLAYHOUSE 2008 SEASON UNION STAGE, SEEKING ALL ROLES, NEW YORK
Cape Playhouse (Dennis, MA) is casting its 2008 season. Season includes: Psychopathia Sexualis (John Patrick Shanley, writer. Runs July 7-19), Leader of the Pack (All-principal version. Ellie Greenwich, music. Runs July 21-Aug. 2), Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (David Yazbek, music & lyrics; Jeffrey Lane, book. Runs Aug. 4-16), and Born Yesterday (Garson Kanin, writer. Runs Aug. 18-30). Evans Haile, prod. artistic dir. Equity principal auditions will be held Feb. 19 (no accompanist), Feb. 20 (no accompanist), & Feb. 25 (accompanist provided), 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. & 2-5:30 p.m. at the AEA Audition Center, 165 W. 46th St., 2nd fl., NYC. For Feb. 19 & 20, prepare a brief monologue that is either from one of the season’s plays or from a standard, produced, published play similar in style to the plays listed. “Original” monologues or monologues from movies are not acceptable for these auditions. If auditioning Feb. 25, prepare a brief song from one of the season’s musicals or from standard, produced musicals that are similar in style to those listed. Performers may sing or perform a monologue on this day. Bring pix & résumés, stapled together. $627 min./wk. Equity COST Special Contract.
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TRAVEL CHANNEL CRUISE SERIES, NONUNION TV/VIDEO, USA
Banyan Productions is casting for Great Cruise Ships/Annual Cruise Ship Guide (working titles), a new Travel Channel series about the world's greatest cruise ships. Jennifer Sullivan, casting dir. Shooting April-Nov. (16 60-min. episodes). SEEKING: Female Co-Host: 18-39, all ethnicities, well traveled, quick on her feet, able to command attention with her wit, intelligence, and fun-loving spirit, TV and/or other performance experience required, knowledge or experience in the cruise industry a plus. Note: domestic and/or world travel for up to three weeks per month or more required; those who suffer from seasickness should not apply. Email pix & résumés to casting@jennifersullivancasting.com. For more info, visit www.banyan.com. Professional pay provided.
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MAN OF LA MANCHA, OPEN AUDITIONS, BROOKLYN
Tues. Feb. 26 and Fri. Feb. 29, 7 - 9 PM each day. Sign-up begins at 6:30 PM (AEA receives priority). At the Gallery Players, 199 14th St. (between 4th & 5th Ave.), Brooklyn. NYC. The Gallery Players are holding open auditions for Man of La Mancha. Equity Basic Showcase Code. Artistic Director: heather Siobhan Curran. By Dale Wasserman, Mitch Leigh and Joe Darion. Director: Tom Wojtunik. Musical Director: Chris Tilley. Choreographer: Ryan Kasprzak. Rehearsals: March 29 - April 25 (Tue-Fri evenings, Sat & Sun all day). Callbacks: March 15 and 16. Performs: April 26 - May 18 (Thu-Sat at 8 PM, Sun at 3 PM, Sat at 2 PM on May 10 & May 17). Prepare a 16-bar cut in the style of the show (no classical legit). Be prepared to sing more if asked. Bring sheet music, no lead sheets; accompanist provided. Bring picture and resume, stapled together. Equity audition procedures are NOT in effect. No Equity monitor provided. Producer runs all aspects of the audition. Seeking strong actors ho can sing for all roles. All ethnicities encouraged to apply. Seeking: Cervantes (Quijana, Don Quixote): Male, 30-50s. Strong baritone (low B to F). A tall, commanding presence; charming, romantic and charismatic. Must play a wide dramatic range, convincingly portraying multiple characters. Manservant (Sancho Panza): Male, 25-50. Tenor (C to high B). Quixote's portly, pragmatic sidekick and loyal servant. Upbeat, witty, strong comic timing. Aldonza (Dulcinea): Female, 25-40. Strong soprano and chest voice (low Ab to high Ab). A wild, lusty and jaded woman. A realist hardened by the world, she learns to open her heart. Governer (Inkeeper): Male, 40-65. Bass (low G to C#). Strong and forceful leader, also kind and sympathetic. Duke (Dr. Sanson Carrasco): Male, 25-40. Baritone (C to Db). Handsome, powerful doctor, values intellect and reason over passion. Cynical. Pursues what he wants without regard for others. Barber: Male, 20-40. Tenor (E to high G#). Happy-go-lucky comic character, maybe even a little fey. Pedro: Male, 25-45. Baritone (low D to D). The lead muleteer. Rough, ruthless and strong. He is a force of raw sexual power. Padre: Male, 35-60. Tenor (C to high G). Kindly and sympathetic priest. Antonia: Female, 20s. Soprano (C to high F). Self-centered and a little dim. Blinded by her love for Carrasco. Housekeeper: Female, 40-65. Mezzo (low F to high F). Heavyset woman with a stout countenance. Has devoted her life to work and church. Maria: Female, 40-65. Mezzo/Alto. The innkeeper's wife. A proud, easily befuddled woman. Fermina/Moorish Girl: Female, 20s. Mezzo. A pretty, but dirty and damaged servant. Must also be a strong, sexy dancer (performs belly dance). Muleteers: Eight men, 20-50. All vocal ranges needed, including high Tenors able to sing in a Flamenco style. A group of 8 rough, masculine men of various ages, sizes and shapes. From this group, we will cast all other roles-all will be highly featured. At least one muleteer must play guitar, and will be asked to do so at callbacks. Directions: Take the R train to 9th St. in Brooklyn or the F train to 4th Ave. in Brooklyn. The "R" can be accessed easily at the Pacific/Atlantic station in Brooklyn which is served by the 2,3,4,5,N,B,D and Q trains from Manhattan Equity/Non-Equity No Pay. (AEA members receive travel stipend). www.galleryplayers.com.
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AVENUE Q MUSICAL, OPEN AUDITIONS, NEW YORK
Fri. Feb. 29, sign-up begins at 10 AM, ends at 2 PM. At Ripley Grier Studios, 520 8th Ave., 16th floor. NYC. Open auditions are being held for Avenue Q. Broadway and first national tour. AEA Production Contract, $1,509/week minimum. Producer: Q Tour Limited Partnership, Kevin McCollum, Robyn Goodman, Jeffrey Seller. Music and Lyrics: Robert Lopez, Jeff Marx. Book: Jeff Whitty. Director: Jason Moore. Musical Supervisor: Stephen Oremus. Musical Director: TBD. Choreographer: Ken Roberson. General Manager: John Corker, The Producing Office. Casting Director: Cindy Tolan. Casting Assistant: Adam Caldwell. Prepare 16 bars of your choice that best shows off range. Please note the style of music apropos to specific characters. Bring sheet music, an accompanist will be provided. Bring a picture and resume, stapled together. Typing may occur. Equity Audition Procedures are NOT in effect. No Equity monitor provided. Producer runs all aspects of the audition. Important note: Previous puppetry experience not required. Avenue Q was the winner of the 2004 Tony awards for Best Musical, Best Book, and Best Original Score. It is a musical focusing on a group of unique 20-somethings making their way in the big city, seeking their purpose in life, who find themselves living on humble Avenue Q. For more info on the show, visit www.avenueq.com. Princeton/ Rod: 20s - Princeton: He is sweet, charming, cute and sincere. He has recently moved to Avenue Q where he learns life lessons the hard way from puppets and humans alike. Loveable and appealing; Rod: A closeted homosexual / conservative investment banker who is trying to come to terms with his sexuality with the help of Nicky, his best friend and roommate. Must be a strong singer/ actor with great comedic timing. Vocal style: Contemporary musical theatre with a pop flair. Must be able to sustain a High G comfortably. Puppeteer skills a plus but not necessary. Nicky/Trekkie Monster/Bad Idea Bear: 20s - 40s - Nicky: An unemployed, cute twenty-something who is Rod's roommate. Charming and undeniably cute, he has no problems with Rod being gay; Trekkie Monster: He lives on Avenue Q in the same building that Princeton moves into. An odd monster who has a big heart, he invested in the internet and is secretly a millionaire; Bad Idea Bear: A cute and charming little boy bear who, with the help of his counterpart, girl bear, is a very bad influence on Princeton. Looks can be deceiving. Must be a strong singer/ actor with great comedic timing and skill with different character voices. Vocal style: Contemporary musical theatre with a pop flair. Must be able to sustain a High A comfortably. Strong puppeteer skills a plus but not necessary. Kate Monster/ Lucy T. Slut: 20 - 30 - Kate Monster: A Kindergarten teaching assistant who dreams about eventually opening a school for monsters. She is sweet, shy, and attractive but has low self-esteem. She quickly falls for the new guy on the block, Princeton. Lucy T. Slut: A vixenish vamp with a dangerous side who sings at a local café. The star of "girls gone wild" parts two, five, and seven. She sees other women as obstacles to men. Must be a strong singer/ actress with great comedic timing. Can be any physical type. Vocal style: Contemporary musical theatre with a pop flair. A mezzo-soprano / belt that can comfortably sing up to a D in a pop voice. Strong puppeteer skills a plus but not necessary. Mrs. T / Bad Idea Bear/ Ensemble: 20s - 40 - Mrs. T: An old spinster teacher who is bitter and conservative. She is Kate Monster's boss; Bad Idea Bear: A cute and charming little girl bear who, with the help of her counterpart, boy bear, is a very bad influence on Princeton. Must be a strong singer/ actress with great comedic timing and skill with different character voices. Can be any physical type. Vocal style: Contemporary musical theatre with a pop flair. A mezzo-soprano / belt that can comfortably sing up to a D in a pop voice. Strong puppeteer skills a plus but not necessary. Christmas Eve: 20s - 40s - Asian. She wants to be a therapist and lives on Avenue Q with her Jewish husband Brian. She is funny, edgy, sweet, charming, and very appealing. Must be a strong singer/ actress with great comedic timing. Vocal style: Must have a strong belt to an E flat in the style of a torch song. Brian: 20s - 40 - A chubby, laid-back, wannabe comedian who is unemployed. He is married to Christmas Eve, who is constantly badgering him to get a job. Must be a strong singer/ actor with great comedic timing. Vocal style: Contemporary musical theatre with a pop flair. Gary Coleman: Mid 20s - 40s. African American, female. Former celebrity and now lives/works on Avenue Q. Funny and sardonic, with a unique and vivid presence. Has lived life. Must be a strong singer/ actress with great comedic timing. She can be any physical type. Vocal style: Contemporary musical theatre with a pop flair. An alto who can sing a Low D and belt to a B flat. Must explore low register. Note: All ethnicities are strongly encouraged to attend.
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A CHORUS LINE, OPEN AUDITIONS FEMALE DANCERS, NEW YORK
Mon. March 3, 9:30 AM (9 AM sign-in) - male dancers, 2 PM (1:30 PM sign-in) - female dancers. At Ripley Grier Studios, 520 8th Ave. (between 36th and 37th St.), sign-in: Studio 16 U. NYC. Open auditions are being held for A Chorus Line. Broadway and First National Tour. Equity Production Contract, $1,509/week minimum. Producer: Vienna Waits Productions LLC, John Breglio. Book: James Kirkwood & Nicholas Dante. Music: Marvin Hamlisch. Lyrics: Edward Kleban. Originally Conceived, Directed, & Choreographed: Michael Bennett. Director: Bob Avian. Musical Director: Patrick Vaccariello. Choreographer: Baayork Lee. Casting: Binder Casting. Rehearsals for positions in both companies begin on or about March 18. Casting the First National Tour: major cities include Los Angeles, San Francisco, Boston and Toronto. Also seeking immediate replacements for the Broadway Company. Be warmed up and ready to dance at the start of each call. Bring character jazz shoes or sneakers. No baggy pants or leg warmers. Prepare one traditional musical theatre song that shows off your voice. Bring sheet music, pianist will be provided. Bring a picture and resume, stapled together. This is an open call for union and non-union members. Equity audition procedures are NOT in effect. No Equity monitor provided. Producer runs all aspects of the audition. If you have attended a call in the past two months, it is not necessary to re-audition at this time. You are in our files. Seeking: Male and female dancers: Attractive male and female dancers, early 20s to early 30s, with strong ballet & jazz training. MUST sing & dance EXTREMELY well. Male dancers with acro skills is a plus. Dancers of all ethnicities are encouraged to attend. If you are unable to attend, please send a picture and resume to: Binder Casting 321 West 44th Street, Suite 606, New York, NY 10036, Attn: A Chorus Line. Please refer to www.bindercasting.com for all audition information.
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CHILDREN'S THEATER, IF YOU GIVE A MOUSE A COOKIE, NEW YORK
Manhattan Children's Theatre is casting for If You Give a Mouse a Cookie. Rehearsals March 3 - April 4. Performances April 4 - May 18 at Manhattan Children's Theatre in NYC. Directors: Chris Alonzo, Jessica Krueger. Stipend provided. There will be two casts for this show. One cast will rehearse evenings and perform weekends (noon & 2 p.m. only); the other cast will rehearse days and perform weekdays, typically morning or early afternoon. Mail headshots ASAP to Manhattan Children's Theatre, 52 White St., NYC 10013. Specify which cast you are auditioning for by sending weekend submissions to Attn: Chris Alonzo and weekday submissions to Attn: Jessica Krueger. Seeking: One Male Actor & Two Female Actors, age 16-29, any ethnicity.
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DINNER THEATER, ALL SHOOK UP! JANESVILLE
The Armory Dinner Theatre, Janesville, Wisconsin, is seeking a male for the ensemble / understudy (Chad) for All Shook Up! Competitive Salary, Travel, Housing, and Workers Comp provided. Director: Jim Tropp. Choreographer: Donna Berg. All Shook Up! is inspired by and features the songs of Elvis Presley. Synopsis: 1955 - into a square little town in a square little state rides a guitar-playing roustabout who changes everything and everyone he meets in this hip-swiveling, lip-curling musical fantasy that'll have you jumpin' out of your blue suede shoes with such classics as "Heartbreak Hotel," "Jailhouse Rock," and "Don't Be Cruel." Seeking: Ensemble Male / Understudy Chad: (male 18 to mid 20's) Rock Tenor, good dancer, great lookin', motorcyclin', Leather Jacket roustabout. Physical Fit and Attractive. Contract Dates: February 24 - April 27. Send Picture and Resume to: Jim Tropp, The Armory, Inc. P.O. Box 8038, Janesville, Wisconsin, 53547-8038. Or email jimt@janesvillearmory.com.
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CASTING FOR SAG SHORT, FILM A GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP, NEW YORK
The Trio is casting for the short film "A Good Night's Sleep." Duration: six days, starts March 10. SAG contracts. Compensation: lo/no/deferred. Director: Alexander Chinnici. Synopsis: Brian is a college student, driven mad by the unbearable snore of his roommate Mike. With help from his friend Lisa, he tries to deal with the problem rationally. But once Mike's old roommate Chaz arrives, Brian's world is turned inside out. Apply to: Alexander Chinnici - goodnightbrian@gmail.com. Seeking: Brian: 18-24, white. Brian is a successful college student who suffers from his roommate's terrible snore. His attention is distracted from Lisa, his school crush and his final test the next morning. Lisa: 18-24, white. Lisa is the love interest of the film. She grounds Brian throughout his hectic journey. Chaz: 18-24, white. After Brian hits bottom from his roommate's snore, Chaz appears for help. Chaz is the snorer's previous roommate and Brian's alter ego. Whacky and manipulative, he moves the plot along insidiously. Jack: 18-24. White. A fellow student and friend of Brian's. He helps Brian get sleep yet is overly friendly in the process... Mike: 18-24. Without a clue his snore drives those around him insane. Lucy - 18-24. Lisa's roommate who for some unknown reason has resentment towards Brian. Sam: 18-24. A fellow student of Brian's who is oddly obsessed with the game 'Twister.' Brett Jenkins: 18-24. Brian's friend who is the definition of a 'frat boy.' Jeffrey Turner - 18-24. A friend of Brett Jenkins. He is in his sixth year of college and a regular at the frat house. Security Guard: 25-30. Young on the force and ready to prove himself, no matter what gets in his way. Mercedes: 18-24. A tough girl who won't take shit from anyone.
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SCRATCH, NYU GRAD FILM, NEW YRK
Nikyatu Jusu (writer-director) is casting "Scratch", a sync HD NYU grad film in which a nuclear family of three is symbolically trapped in hell as a young girl is forced to care for her sick mother. Things spiral completely out of control on a particularly bizarre night when the father's somewhat perverse love for his daughter provokes an irrational response. E-mail pix, resumes and reel links to: kmn213@nyu.edu, attn: Casting. No pay, but copy, credit, and meals provided. SAG Student Film Agreement. Principal photography begins March 28 for 5 days in NYC. Daughter: 14 - 18, but appears to be around 15 (on the younger side). She is quite mature for her age and loves her mother to death. She's extraordinarily passionate, unwaveringly devoted to her mom, and will do anything to keep her mother alive. Father: Late 30s to Mid 50s. Fervently cares for his only child. He loves his daughter more than himself and hates to see her youth dissipating as she takes care of her sick mother. An impulsive man. Formidable, handsome. Mother: Mid 30s to late 40s. Sickly. Quiet. Communicates via subtle body movements and slight blinks; at death's threshold. Daughter's Boyfriend: 16-18, a lighthearted young man who hopes to win the affection of Daughter; somewhat oblivious to the misery that permeates the family's household and simply wants to have fun.
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BRONTO PRODUCTIONS CASTING SHORT FILM, TOO TALL, NEW YORK
Mon. Feb. 25 from 6 - 10 PM by appointment.
Bronto Productions is casting for the short film "Too-Tall." Duration: 2 days, starts April. Non-Union. Payment is lo/no/deferred. Lots of energy and stunts! Director: AJ LoCascio. A quick rough and tumble Western brawl between two characters to decide whether young Henry can take Too-Tall's daughter to the dance. Seeking: Rose: Beautiful, Young. Must look like she's around 20. She's the daughter of Too-Tall. Rose is pivotal to the story as she is the driving force and emotion of the story - this character HAS to be able to cry on the scene - as this is most of what she does. Some very minor stunts may be required. Too-Tall: He's one big, silent, hard-ass motherfucker. Has to be willing to get real dirty and do some basic fist-fighting stunts. Picture Wolverine from X-Men or the Large German Mechanic from "Raiders of the Lost Ark." Has to have a grizzly bear presence and great facial expressions. Buck: Our comic relief; looking for someone with a great comic look - Picture Ned Beatty. Henry: Our hero - has to be able to do stunts and take a 'beating.' Looking for a River Phoenix type - a young Indiana Jones with great facial expressions. Apply to: AJ LoCascio: bbrontofilms@yahoo.com.
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OPEN THEATER AUDITIONS FOR BUDDY: THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY, NEW YORK
Wed. Mar. 5, 10 AM - 6 PM, theatre's monitor begins sign-up at 9:30. No unofficial sign-up sheet will be accepted. At Chelsea Studios, 151 W. 26th St. NYC. The Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, Hilton Head Island, SC, is holding open auditions for Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story. SPT. $384/week minimum. Book: Alan Janes and Rob Bettinson. Director: Russell Treyz. Choreographer: Rita Compton. Musical Director: Fred Willard. General Manager: Richard Feldman. First rehearsal: May 27. Runs June 17 - July 27. The producer will run all aspects of this call. Equity Audition procedures are not in effect, and no Equity Monitor will be provided. Prepare a song in the style of the show: rock 'n' roll, or contemporary pop. Singing from the show is welcome. Bring sheet music, an accompanist will be provided. If you do play a musical instrument, please bring it with you. The producer will provide a drum set, amp and double bass. Bring a picture and resume, stapled together. Seeking: Buddy Holly: Under 25, 6' or over. Singer-songwriter and star from Lubbock TX. Intelligent, charismatic. Performer must play electric and acoustic guitar, sing and act and have a feel for rock 'n' roll. Must have serious star potential with a desire to live as a rock and roll superstar for every night. Joe Mauldin: Under 25. Double-bass player from Lubbock. Clean-cut musician/backup singer with musical ability. Performer must be able to sing and act. Showmanship a plus. Jerry Allison: Under 25. Drummer from Lubbock. Good-looking, irrepressible, cheeky guy with musical ability. Performer must be able to sing, act and play drums. Norman Petty: Under 35. Record producer from Clovis, NM with a businesslike manner and a love of making records. Performer must be able to sing and act. Ability to play a musical instrument an advantage but not necessary. Ritchie Valens: Hispanic American man, under 25. Good-looking, attractive with serious charisma. Has a dedicated eye for the ladies and the ability to hold the stage in his own right. Key song: "La Bamba". Performer must be able to act; ability to play a musical instrument is an advantage but not necessary. J. P. Richardson "The Big Bopper": Late 20s. 6' plus. Texan. Former DJ with an irrepressible larger-than-life character, with the ability to command the stage on his own as a solo performer. Key song: "Chantilly Lace". Performer must be able to act. Ability to play a musical instrument is an advantage but not necessary. Maria Elena Holly: Hispanic American woman, under 25. Very attractive. Requires a strong actor/singer. Classy, well-educated. Musical instrument ability an advantage but not critical. Performer may play other roles/parts. Vi Petty: Woman, under 35. Norman's wife. Heart of gold. Good sense of humor. Performer must be able to sing, act and have rock 'n' roll keyboard/piano ability. Male Apollo Performer: African American, 20s/30s. Key song: "Good Times". Performer must have good comic timing and be able to sing and act. Ability to play an instrument an advantage but not necessary. Decca Producer / Murray Deutsch: Man, early - mid 30s. Record producer. Role requires a good actor. Ability to play an instrument an advantage but not necessary. 4th Cricket (Tommy) Man, 20s. Excellent rhythm and lead guitar player. Performer could play multiple parts. Female Apollo Performer: African American, early 20s - mid 30s. Key song: "Party". Performer must have good comic timing and be able to sing and act. Ability to play an instrument an advantage but not necessary. Ensemble. Theatre's statement: "Performers of all ethnic and racial backgrounds are encouraged to attend."
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THEATER AUDITIONS FOR TOO MUCH LIGHT MAKES THE BABY GO BLIND, NEW YORK
The NY Neo-Futurists (2006 NYIT award recipients) are seeking new members for their creative & prolific ensemble to write/perform/direct in their open-run of TOO MUCH LIGHT MAKES THE BABY GO BLIND (now in its 4th year), an ever-changing attempt to perform 30 plays in 60 minutes that the NY Times calls "an entire fringe festival in one show." This is a unique and demanding show, requiring a long-term commitment. It is strongly suggested that you see Too Much Light before auditioning. Auditions (by 5- minute appointment slot only) will be held on the afternoon of March 1st & the evening of March 3rd. Callbacks will be held on March 10th & 11th. You must be available for both days of callbacks (March 10th from 2-7 & March 9th from 10-3). Women of color strongly encouraged. Compensation: Yes. For more info, go to www.nynf.org/auditions.html. To set up an appointment, email auditions@nynf.org.
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CASTING NYU STUDENT FILM, COMMUNITY SERVICE, NEW YORK
Feb. 19-21 & 23-24 by appointment. At New York University. Patrick Murray (director) is casting "Community Service," a super 16mm New York University undergrad thesis narrative comedy about hockey. Co-producers: Sam Stratton & John Skidmore. Shooting April 11-14 at a hockey rink in Union, NJ. At the audition, bring a one- to two-minute comedic monologue. Be prepared to cold read and improvise. Copy, credit, meals, travel, and lodging provided. SAG Student Film Agreement. Send pix, résumés & email address to Patrick Murray, 107 Havemeyer St., Apt. #29, Brooklyn, NY 11211, OR patrickmmurray@yahoo.com. Seeking: Ken: 41-50, ice rink manager/ owner/ zamboni driver, wants to raise revenue to keep the rink in business, thinks about everything in business terms, oversees the community service hours of the juvenile coach but does not think much of him. Jackie: age 22-23, a sister of a squirt league player, loves to watch hockey, love interest of the young coach, grew up with a single mom, family is most important to her and she has razor-sharp wit. Charlie: plays squirt league hockey, raspy voice, authoritative, wants to be the parent of the team, has no fear, age 12-15. Hockey experience a plus but not required, personal hockey equipment a plus but not required. Ronnie: plays poorly in squirt league hockey and knows that he's the weakest link on the team, goes out of his way to please others, age 12-15. Hockey experience a plus but not required, personal hockey equipment a plus but not required.
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CASTING SAG SHORT FILM, UGUISU, BROOKLYN
Casting for the HD SAG short film "Uguisu." SAG Short Film Agreement. SAG Representative: Monique Popiel. Duration: February 23-24, March 1-2. Shooting in Brooklyn, NY. Deferred Pay. DVD copy, credit, meals, transportation costs. Synopsis: On a quiet afternoon in a Brooklyn diner, a waitress whose dreams are rapidly fading is confronted by two unexpected customers - a self-destructive young artist who thinks he knows it all, and a gruff Japanese traveler who may possess a secret that could change both their lives - if they'd only listen. Submission Deadline: February 14. Please send headshot and resume to uguisufilm@gmail.com. Seeking: Sato: Japanese, 45-60, gruff, bearded traveler. Restaurant Manager: Male. Mid to late 30s, stern, intense. Tobi: Male. Tall, 40s, Polish construction worker.
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CASTING NYU GRAD FILM, OSVALDO'S, NEW YORK
Sat. Mar. 1 - auditions by appointment only. Pam's Son Productions, Inc. is casting "Osvaldo's," a sync HD NYU graduate thesis film in which a Puerto Rican Bronx family struggles to regain its footing following the sudden loss of its wife/mother. Director: R. Wilkins. Producer: K. Neal. Principal photography begins May 29 for 5 days in NYC and the Bronx. Email pix, resumes and reel links to kmn213@nyu.edu, attn: Casting. No pay, but copy, credit, and meals provided. SAG Student Film Agreement. Seeking: Jerry: Hispanic, age 14, boyish features, mature beyond his years, quietly overwhelmed after unwittingly taking up the day-to-day chores of his mother following her sudden death, including the emotional nurturing of Glenda, his precocious sister and best friend. Glenda: Hispanic, age 10, precocious, intelligent, "dominant", fiery personality, but good-hearted, Daddy's girl though still deeply mourning her mother.
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CASTING MILDRED RICHARDS, NYU STUDENT SHORT FILM
Marc Kess (writer-director) is casting "Mildred Richards," an NYU short 1940's suspense thriller. Lo/no pay, copy, credit, meals and travel provided. SAG Student Film Agreement. An ego-maniac actress in serious debt decides to visit her elderly, wealthy aunt. Gerald, dominated by his sister, becomes a reluctant recruit in Mildred's single-minded murderous intent, but things get complicated by the Aunt's doctor, lawyer and maid. The film will be submitted to festivals. Auditions will be held by appointment. Send headshots and resumes to PO Box 825, New York, New York 10150, ATTN: Marc Kess. Seeking: Mildred: female, 25-35. Sultry, scheming, successful Broadway actress. Gerald: male, 25-35. Handsome, frustrated, desperately in debt, well-dressed, drinking gambler. Martha: female, 60-75. Wealthy, no-nonsense, bedridden widow. Martha's only surviving heirs are Mildred and Gerald. Doctor: male 35-45. Lawyer: male 35-45. Maid: female 25-45.
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