CASTING UNION MUSICAL, 'THE LITTLE HOURS', LONG BRANCH
New Jersey Repertory Company (Long Branch, NJ) is casting The Little Hours, two new one-act musicals based on Dorothy Parker’s short stories. David Bucknam, writer; SuzAnne Barabas, artistic dir. World premiere runs Summer 2008 at New Jersey Repertory Company in Long Branch, NJ. SEEKING: George Wheelock: male, 45-50, character leading man, dry humor, genuine and accessible emotional core/range both as a singer and actor, “Walter Mitty” type, fantasizes and re-writes the story of his seemingly picture-perfect life as he responsibly trims his hedges, discovering compromises of his own potential and individuality that leave him examining his soul and questioning his future, mature baritone, F#3 to F#5 (two octave range), meat of the material is in the mid- to mid-high register, ending on the high F# solidly, should also be excellent musician and part singer as score is contemporary and very complex. Auditions will be held by appt. only March 18 at the New Jersey Repertory Company in Long Branch, NJ. For consideration, send pix & résumés to New Jersey Repertory Company, 179 Broadway, Long Branch, NJ 07740; or email to njrep@njrep.org. Prepare one or two short, legit-contemporary musical selections in the style of Guettel, La Chuisa, or Gordon. NJ Rep is accessible via NJ Transit (North Jersey Coast line) and Academy Bus Lines; free on-site parking. For directions and more info, visit www.njrep.org. $276 min./wk. Equity SPT Tier 4 Contract.
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CASTING NON-UNION MUSICAL 'THE PAJAMA GAME,' NATIONAL TOUR, NEW YORK
Phoenix Entertainment is casting the 2008-09 national tour of The Pajama Game. Mark Minnick, assoc. prod.-casting. One year contracts begin Aug. 2008. SEEKING: Dancers Who Sing: male and female, 18+, all ethnicities, attractive, energetic, in shape, who sing and act, to play factory workers and assorted ensemble roles, and to dance “Steam Heat.” Note: Ensemble members may also understudy principal roles. Auditions will be held March 12 at 10:30 a.m. (male dancers) & 2:30 p.m. (female dancers) at Chelsea Studios, 151 W. 26th Str. (btwn. Sixth & Seventh aves.), NYC. Arrive dressed to dance. Bring audition sheet music in the correct key. Bring pix & résumés, stapled together. Salary, plus per diem, travel, and housing provided.
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'CASTING 'TONY 'N TINA'S WEDDING', NON-UNION MUSICAL, LAS VEGAS
Producers Raphael Berko & Jeff Gitlin are casting replacements for Tony n' Tina's Wedding. Larry Pellegrini, dir.; Michael Osburn, asst. dir.-casting dir. SEEKING: Josephine Vitale: female, Italian, 45, Tina's mom, strong-willed, overweight, a martyr. The show is now in its seventh year at the Rio Hotel in Las Vegas, NV. Submit pix & résumé by email to michaeltntvegas@yahoo.com. Pay provided.
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UNION CHORUS CALLS FOR '9 TO 5,' CALIFORNIA
Center Theatre Group and Ahmanson Theatre (Los Angeles, CA) is casting 9 To 5, based on the 1980 feature film of the same name. Michael Ritchie, prod.; Kelley Kirkpatrick, assoc. prod.; Dolly Parton, music & lyrics; Patricia Resnick, book; Joe Mantello, dir.; Stephen Oremus, music dir.; Andy Blankenbuehler, choreo.; Telsey + Company, casting. Rehearsals begin July 8 in NYC; company travels to L.A. Aug. 15; runs Sept. 3-Oct. 19 in CA. SEEKING: Ensemble Dancers: males and females, 20s-40s, trained dancers of all types and ethnicities who sing well, to play various characters in the ensemble (among them office workers, hospital workers and patients, mobsters, and detectives) and possibly understudy principal roles. Equity chorus calls will be held March 11 at 10 a.m. (female dancers) & 2 p.m. (male dancers), at Ripley-Grier Studios, 520 Eighth Ave. (btwn. 36th & 37th sts.), 16th fl., NYC. Be ready to dance with jazz shoes or sneakers. Females should also bring character heels. Wear form-fitting clothing. After dancing, you may be asked to sing 16 bars of a pop song or contemporary musical theatre song showing range. Bring sheet music; accompanist will be provided. Bring pix & résumés, stapled together. Equity chorus procedures are in effect. $840 min./wk. (theatre states it pays above minimum at $1,207/week). Equity LORT A Contract.
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OPEN AUDITIONS FOR PINOCCHIO, THE MUSICAL, FAIRFIELD
Sat. March 15, 1 - 4 PM, Edgerton Center for the Performing Arts, 5151 Park Ave, Fairfield, CT. Edgerton Center for the Performing Arts in Fairfield, CT, is casting for its upcoming production of Pinocchio The Musical. Auditions are open to any performer over the age of 8, with roles available for both younger and older performers. Please bring a headshot, resume, and 16-bar musical theatre selection. Auditions will be held on a first-come, first-served basis in the order of sign-in. No appointments necessary. Production: May 15 - 24. Please e-mail auditions@edgertoncenter.org with any questions.
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MALE, FEMALE PERFORMERS NEEDED FOR OCEAN CITY POPS ORCHESTRA, OCEAN CITY
Sun, March 2, by APPOINTMENT ONLY. At the Ocean City Music Pier in Ocean City, NJ. The Ocean City Pops and Ocean City Theatre Company are casting for their 2008 summer season. The Ocean City Pops is a 26-piece professional orchestra based in the shore resort; the Ocean City Theatre Company is a summer stock/regional company that produces musical theatre productions with the Pops. Stipend, plus some meals and housing provided. What to Prepare: Two contrasting 32-bar selections. Be ready to dance; if you can tap, bring your tap shoes. If you have housing in the Ocean City area but cannot attend the auditions, video/DVD submissions will be considered. Visit www.oceancitypops.org for more info. Pops artistic director: William Schieble. Theatre Company artistic director: Michael Hartman. Choreographer: Jennifer Rose. Musical director: Jonathan Kreamer. Company Manager: Stephanie Trigg. Productions and dates pending rights and approval. Season includes: 42nd Street (rehearsals begin June 23; performs July 8-10) The Wizard of Oz (rehearsals begin July 29; performs Aug. 12-14) A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (rehearsals begin Aug. 18; performs Sept. 2 & 3). Looking for Male & Female Actors ages 18-49. Not everyone will be cast in all three shows. Actors in the Ocean City, NJ area are encouraged to attend. Email pics & resume to ocpopscasting@yahoo.com
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GRETNA THEATRE OPEN CALLS, NEW YORK & PENNSYLVANIA
Mon. March 17, 10 AM - 6 PM. Official sign up list will be posted at 9 AM - waiting room is only available beginning at that time. Nola Studios, 250 W. 54th St. NYC. In addition to the Producer and Casting Director, the Directors and Musical Directors will attend if available.
Gretna Theatre will hold an open call for two shows. Gretna Theatre has been producing professional summer theatre at the Mt. Gretna Playhouse since 1927 in the resort community of Mt. Gretna, PA. 2008 will mark its 81st season. AEA Guest Artist(s) and Non-Equity. Larry Frenock, producing director; Christian Saint-Girard, casting director. Casting all roles in: Shenandoah (Director/choreographer: Jason Summers. Runs June 19 - 29); Robert Fulghum's All I Really Need To Know I Learned In Kindergarten (Director: TBA. Runs July 3 - 13); The King and I (Director: TBA. Runs July 17 - 27). Seeking: Non-union singers who dance and/or move well for principal parts and ensemble, All roles open. (We will NOT see children at the NYC open call! All children's roles - actors under 18 years of age - will be cast at the local call in PA only) See full casting breakdown at www.gretnatheatre.com/auditions.htm. Please prepare a ballad and an up-tempo that shows your voice off to best advantage, your best 32 bars first. Legit only - no pop, rock, or "American Idol" sound. Call backs will be held on Wed., March 19. All roles are paid, paid internships are available. Housing and round trip transportation provided to out of town actors. Local Auditions will be held on Saturday, March 15 from 12 PM to 6 PM at the Mt. Gretna Fire Hall in Mt. Gretna, PA. (See our website for further information, directions and full casting breakdowns at www.gretnatheatre.com/auditions.htm). All roles available, many children and adults, and many will be cast non-union and locally. Local AEA actors are welcome to attend this call. Be prepared with a photo and resume, sheet music in your key, ready to sing your best 32 bars. You may or may not be asked to read from sides provided. Local theatre technicians and designers will be seen at 6 PM the same day. Particularly seeking non-union stage managers, master carpenter and technical director, props master/mistress, scenic painter(s), sound board operator(s), stage crew. Technical internships available. Technicians and Designers may also submit via email to larryfrenock@gretnatheatre.com. StrawHat Auditions: We will be attending all three days of the NYC StrawHats, March 20 - 22. If you are attending the StrawHats, you do NOT need to come to the NYC open call. See separate notice for AEA Guest Artists (approval pending) P/R submissions for major roles. Gretna Theatre is located approximately 3 hours from NYC and near Hershey, PA. For more info, visit www.gretnatheatre.com
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OPEN AUDITIONS FOR DANCERS, HALF A SIXPENCE, NEW YORK
Wed. March 5, 10 AM - OPEN male dancers who sing; 2 PM - OPEN female dancers who sing. At Pearl Studios, 500 8th Ave. NYC. Goodspeed Musicals are holding OPEN auditions for dancers for a production of Half a Sixpence. East Haddam, CT. Equity LORT B, $728/week minimum. Executive Director: Michael Price. Assoc. Producer: Bob Alwine. Line Producer: Donna Lynn Cooper Hilton. Based on the novel by H.G. Wells. Music & Lyrics: David Heneker. Book: Beverley Cross. Director: Gordon Greenberg. Musical Director: Michael O'Flaherty. Choreographer: Patti Colombo. Casting Director: Stuart Howard Associates. First rehearsal: June 10. Runs: July 11 - September 19. Be warmed and ready to dance. Bring jazz and ballet shoes. Be prepared with a traditional musical theatre selection in case asked to stay and sing after all have danced. (No contemporary Broadway/pop tunes). Bring picture and resume, stapled together. Equity audition procedures are NOT in effect for this call. No Equity monitor provided. Producer runs all aspects of the audition. Seeking: Male and female dancers who sing: All types and ethnicities. (We are committed to a multi-racial company). MUST be proficient in jazz and ballet.
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SVA UNDERGRAD STUDENT FILM, THE ALPHABET RIDE, NEW YORK
Casting for the School of Visual Arts short film "The Alphabet Ride." Shooting in Gramercy. Casting Director: Sean David. Non-Union. Duration: 3 days, starts March 7th 2008. Compensation: credit/copy/meal. Description: "The Alphabet Ride" shot digitally. SVA Undergrad 10-minute short. Please submit to: seandb44@gmail.com. Seeking: Danny: 18-24, male, Caucasian. Danny's the kind of guy that can wear anything and make it look good. Everyone likes him because of his dashing good looks and inclination to test the limits of societal norms. His parents never gave him enough emotional attention, but gave him plenty of things, and paid his way out of any trouble he would get into. Danny's been with enough girls to know them pretty well. He can usually predict their actions and manipulate them pretty well. His male friends are usually the ones with good marijuana connections, or the ones who keep his attention and boost his ego. His wardrobe: J-Crew, Gap. His iPod: Fall Out Boy, Yellowcard, The Academy Is... Celebrity likeness: Kevin Zegers. Requires Nudity. Clara: 18-24, female, any ethnicity. Clara grew up always being on top of the trends. Her parents had enough money, and she had enough friends to stay on top of the pop-culture. It was effortless. She is a cute hipster that might get a second look from any range of people. She hasn't ever had any problems with fitting in socially, but now she has become bored with herself and with the world. She used to be okay with this, focusing more of her energy on a few close friends, but everything has started to blend together. She is smart enough and modern enough to survive almost anything, and is starting to miss the satisfaction of overcoming. Her wardrobe: American Apparel, H&M, Urban Outfitters. Celebrity likeness: Shannon Sossamon. Eddie: 18-24, male, any ethnicity. Eddie knew he was gay since he was about 9, but has denied it to everyone, and has tried to deny it to himself, but he has become so infatuated with Danny that it's a sure thing now. And because, among other things, Danny is such a great dresser, he's started thinking that maybe he might be able to be with him. He is thinking about coming out to Danny but is very afraid. Eddie keeps one or two close friends and is a very good listener. He is a nice and a thoughtful person, but can be self-involved because he constantly struggles with his sexual attractions. His wardrobe: H&M, Express, Dolce & Gabbana. His iPod: The Rocket Summer, Metric.
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EXTRAS, DAY PLAYERS FOR NYU STUDENT FILM, CLUBSCENE, NEW YORK
Casting for the New York University short film Clubscene. Featured Extras/Day Players: 18-20, clubbers/club-goers, dancers, people to take drink, dance on the bar, sit in VIP booths. Lots of improv required. Please email pix & resumes to: projectclubscene@gmail.com. No pay, but copy, credit, and meals provided. SAG Student Film Agreement. Seeking: Cristina: female, 18-25, Caucasian, European, late teens/early 20s, dark, the girl who lives above the club, mean, has attitude, says it how it is but she's hiding something, her favorite SNES game is "Yoshi's Island," co-star. Bruce the Bouncer: male, 20-40, any ethnicity, body builder, huge, bouncer, possibly has a French-Canadian accent. (Supporting). Darcy: male, 20-30, African-American, insightful club bathroom attendant with a French-Canadian accent, hails from Senegal and loves soccer, will be attending McGill University next fall for engineering (Supporting). Cal: male, 16-22, Caucasian, high school kid who manages to sneak into the city's hottest club and befriend the bartender.
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MANDARIN NEEDED FOR SHORT FILM, MISS CHINATOWN, NEW YORK
Digital Art Video is casting for the short film "Miss Chinatown." Duration: 1-2 Days, starts March 15-16. Non-Union. Lo/no/deferred pay. Director: Tom Barnes. "Miss Chinatown" is a snapshot of a Chinese beauty pageant contestant in the run up to the pageant. Her dream is to follow in the footsteps of Hong Kong stars like Maggie Cheung who won Miss Chinatown pageant and got picked up by TVB in Hong Kong and became a megastar. Apply to: Kim Wang, Tom Barnes, 27-28 Thomson Ave, #446, Long Island City, NY 11101. Seeking: Jay: 19-25, Chinese or Amerasian mix, attractive, idealistic guy who wants to be the Asian Johnny Depp. Johnny: 40-50 Chinese businessman, charming playboy. Speaks Chinese and English. Xiao Mei: 18-24 Chinese female, attractive, ambitious Miss Chinatown Pageant contestant. Mandarin speaking, basic English.
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BIG NAKED FEET, OPEN CALL, NEW YORK
Wed, Feb 27, from 5-7pm at PEARL STUDIOS 500 8th Ave 35/36th St 4th floor Room 403 NYC 10018. Writer/Director Anthony Fusco is casting for a new short production called "BIG NAKED FEET." The story is about 3 unique and sexy guys in their late 20's to early 30's that all have hang ups about their bodies somehow they all seem to be fearful of the size of their feet. Their biggest fear is going to a shoe store and not being able to get shoes to fit their enormous feet. All actors should reply with a picture and resume. This is a comedy that will run for a few nights in midtown at a reputable theatre. There will be some pay involved plus comp seats. If you can relate to this subject matter please send all materials to photo8258@aol.com. If you are a sexy male with a shoe size of 11 or more please attend the audition. You will do a cold reading from a side only and be ready to show the director your bare feet if asked!
