MUSICIANS, ARTISTS, MAGICIANS, VARIED PERFORMERS FOR CHILDREN'S ENTERTAINMENT, PARSIPPANY
CHILDREN’S ENTERTAINMENT Children’s Entertainment Co., a division of Jellybean Junction, is seeking talent for children’s entertainment. Jessica Pfeiffer, casting. Production begins Summer 2008. Seeking—Musicians, Artists, Magicians, Jugglers, Character Actors, and Performers: male and female, 18+, all ethnicities, talented and enthusiastic. Note: travel and background clearance required. Auditions will be held by appt. only. For more info or an audition appt., call (973) 539-5392.
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SOUTH STREET SEAPORT SEEKS VARIED PERFORMERS, NEW YORK
The South Street Seaport (212-SEA-PORT) is seeking talent for its 2008 street performer programs. Joan Cooney, exec. marketing asst. Seeking—Musicians; Magicians; Mimes; Balloon Artists; Jugglers; Acrobats; Singers; and Dancers. Note: Seeking self-contained acts. Auditions will be held April 22, noon-2:30 p.m. & 5:30-7:30 p.m. at South Street Seaport, Pier 17 (on the pier) in NYC. In case of inclement weather, auditions will take place inside Pier 17 Building atrium at Fulton & South Streets.
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COMIC ACTORS THAT SING FOR OFF-BROADWAY IMPROV SHOW, NEW YORK
Wed. April 23. At the EIGHT IS NEVER ENOUGH! Comedy Theater, 300 W. 42nd St. NYC. Eight Is Never Enough! is casting for intern/featured players and future replacements for its off-Broadway run, and touring company. All types are welcome to submit. Especially looking for witty and physical comic actors that sing. Great team players only need apply. Piano and/or teaching experience a plus. Pay per performance/gig. To request audition: Submit materials to producers Walt Frasier and Spero Chumas via email: info@fpny.org. More information is available at www.eightimprov.biz. Union/Non Union.
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FEATURED BACKGROUND WORK, CONNECTICUT
Casting the following roles for featured background work on a new feature film directed by Sam Mendes (Academy Award Winning Director, American Beauty) and starring Maya Rudolph (Saturday Night Live), John Krasinski (The Office), Carmen Ejogo (Lackawanna Blues), and Toni Collette (Little Miss Sunshine, The Sixth Sense). This film will begin shooting in Connecticut at the end of April. Email recent pictures, and contact information to sam@gwcnyc.com. Seeking: Neptune: 4- to 8-month-old Caucasian twins or triplets (Multiple days, scenes filming in May). Professor's Son: 12- to 18-month-old Caucasian twins (1 day, shooting in early May). Young Verona: Maya Rudolph at age 8, mixed ethnic background of African and Caucasian (1 day photoshoot in beginning of April). Young Grace: Carmen Ejogo at age 6, mixed ethnic background of African and Caucasian (1 day photoshoot in beginning of April). Hotel Manager: Indian man in his 60s. Jazz Band: five-piece jazz band of musicians with their own instruments. College Protesters: 18- to 22-year-old male and females. Also seeking CT locals to fill various other background roles. Filming in various areas from North Western CT to New Haven. Note where you are from. If you have a car, note the make, model, year and color.
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MUSICAL INSTRUMENTALISTS WANTED, NEW YORK
Looking for a: French Hornist Bassoonist Trombonist Celloist Oboeist, paying $50 per instrumentalist. Just to play a few notes here and there on a musical song. Apply to Mike at: mgm_21136@yahoo.com
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Casting News Hot Off The Wire!
CASTING SAG SCRIPTED CABLE TV SHOW ABOUT BIKERS, LOS ANGELES
An upcoming scripted cable TV Show titled, 'One Percent,' about bikers is casting for a May 2008 filming date. The ages of the parts are 18 - 60s. All ethnicities. The series will broadcast on cable. Looking for quirky 'character types'. Seeking: 'Donna Seaton', Female, Caucasian, 20s. She is a young goth woman who is intelligent,perceptive, and a kind-hearted, genuinely nice yet very flirtatious person. 'Rhonda', Female, any ethnicity, 30s - 40s. She is a married woman, who is beautiful, intelligent, strong, respected by the Death Ranger's club. Rhonda is the mother of a young boy, Eric. She is also a Betty Boop fanatic, and has decorated the home with Boop merchandise. 'Spaceman', Male, any ethnicity, 20s. He thinks he's the king of the road. He knows he's in trouble when he's pulled off the road by Misfit. 'Sketch', Male, any ethnicity, 20s. A drug addict biker who accidentally blows himself up when his meth explodes. 'Montana', Female, any ethnicity, 20s - 30s. Tough and bitter but faithful to her husband. For more info about auditioning, please send email to Michael Heldson at AuditionNow@gmail.com by April 25.
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CASTING FOR MEL BROOKS MUSICAL, THE PRODUCERS', MUNSTER
Theater at the Center (Munster, IN) is casting Mel Brooks’ The Producers, the hit musical about two theatrical producers who scheme to get rich by overselling interests in a Broadway flop. William Pullinsi, dir.; Bill Underwood, music dir.; Stacey Flaster, choreo. Rehearsals begin Aug. 25; runs Sept. 11-Oct. 19 at the Theater at the Center, 1040 Ridge Rd., Munster, IN. Seeking—Male and Female Actors, Singers and Dancers. Auditions will be held by appointment only on May 5. Email: cgessert@comhs.org; Phone: 219-836-0422; http://www.theatreatthecenter.com
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CASTING FOR NATIONAL TOUR OF GO DIEGO GO!, NEW YORK
Thurs. April 24, 10 AM - 4:30 PM. At Ripley Grier Studios, 520 8th Ave. NYC. Sign-in begins at 9 a.m.; all performers must be signed in by 10 a.m. Latecomers will be seen at the director's discretion. J. Max Sullivan Casting is casting future replacements for the national tour of Go, Diego, Go! Live: The Great Jaguar Rescue, based on the Nickelodeon children's hit animated television series. Producers: Broadway Across America & Nickelodeon. Director: Gip Hoppe. Assistant director - Choreographer: Jen Rapp. Tour plays nationwide, recently appearing at Radio City Music Hall. Upcoming venues include the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles and the Fox Theaters in Detroit and St. Louis. Open-ended run. Seeking non union performers: Diego: male, to play late teens-early 20s, Latino, strong singer-dancer-actor, cousin of Dora the Explorer, personable, enthusiastic, attractive, athletic, not too tall, must sing and move very well and be an excellent actor, must have extensive familiarity with Latino culture and be willing and able to convey that personal knowledge and life experience with the media covering the show. Dora the Explorer: female, Diego's cousin, smart and strong, spirited explorer who loves to solve problems, interacts directly with the audience. Alicia: female, Diego's younger sister, smart and independent helper to Diego, interacts directly with the audience. Baby Jaguar: male or female, no taller than 5'4", Diego's good friend, energetic and curious, should be very strong and willing to do full costume work. Bobo Monkey #1 and Bobo Monkey #2: male or female, no taller than 5'4", pair of mischievous and rambunctious monkeys who cause some trouble for Diego and his friends, gymnastics, partnering, and tumbling a plus; Click: male, a special camera that Diego uses to find things. Rescue Pack: male, Diego's be-everything and do-everything utility pack, hip-hop dancing experience a plus. Also seeking performers to fill male and female ensemble roles including Swings: one male and one female. Note: Seeking non union performers who are strong singer-dancer-actors for future replacements; puppetry experience a plus. Prepare a short section of an up tempo pop song that shows off vocal range and ability. Be prepared to dance first. Sides will be provided. $500/wk. (commensurate with experience), plus $245 weekly per diem, travel, housing, and health insurance provided.
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ADULT ACTORS FOR NATIONAL THEATRE FOR CHILDREN TOURING COMPANY, NEW YORK
Sat. May 10, 12 - 6 PM, by appt. only. At Nola Studios, 244 W. 54th St. (btwn Broadway and 8th Ave.), 11th floor. NYC. The National Theatre for Children (Minneapolis, MN), a touring company, is now casting for Fall 2008 & Winter 2009 tours for two-person troupes that travel to elementary schools nationwide to perform 25-minute shows that combine comedy, improv, and educational value. Casting director: Patrick Rowan. Creative director: Jon Mikkelsen. Rehearsals begin in Aug/Sept/Oct & Jan/Feb. Tours vary in length from 4 to 10 weeks (actors hired on a contract to contract basis). Seeking - adult actors: professional and responsible, must have a valid U.S. driver's license and be willing to drive. No singing or dancing required, actors of ethnically diverse backgrounds are encouraged to audition. Note: Actors have to be energetic, talented, responsible, able to work well with directors and fellow actors, full of integrity, personable, excellent communicators, fun-loving, and prepared for the challenges of a touring lifestyle. No lighting or sound set up. For an appt., you must call the NTC audition hotline at (800) 858-3999, ext. 2. Prepare a one-minute comic monologue. Bring pix & résumés. $400/wk., plus housing and transportation provided.
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COMIC ACTORS THAT SING FOR OFF-BROADWAY IMPROV SHOW, NEW YORK
Wed. April 23. At the EIGHT IS NEVER ENOUGH! Comedy Theater, 300 W. 42nd St. NYC. Eight Is Never Enough! is casting for intern/featured players and future replacements for its off-Broadway run, and touring company. All types are welcome to submit. Especially looking for witty and physical comic actors that sing. Great team players only need apply. Piano and/or teaching experience a plus. Pay per performance/gig. To request audition: Submit materials to producers Walt Frasier and Spero Chumas via email: info@fpny.org. More information is available at www.eightimprov.biz. Union/Non Union.
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OPEN CALL FOR MALE AND FEMALE ACTORS WHO MOVE AND SING WELL FOR NATIONAL TOUR PRODUCTION, NEW YORK
Tues. April 22, 10 AM - open call for male and female singer/actors who move well. At Nola Studios, 250 W. 54th Street. NYC. IntraMusic Theatricals, Inc. is casting its 2008-2009 National Tour of The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley and The Ant and the Elephant. Flat Stanley: music & lyrics by Brian Louiselle. Book by Timothy A. McDonald, based on the book "Flat Stanley" by Jeff Brown. Illustrations by Scott Nash. Directed by Timothy A. McDonald. Choreographed by Steven G. Kennedy. The Ant and the Elephant: currently in development. Casting by Dave Clemmons Casting (Joy Dewing). Rehearsal begins in August; tour opens in September. Prepare 16 bars of a contemporary pop/rock song or pop/rock musical theatre song with sheet music in the appropriate key that shows off range and personality, and bring your book. All auditioning must bring sheet music for a piano accompanist and a current headshot/resume, stapled together. All positions are paid and no technical or driving responsibilities will be required. Seeking: Versatile male and female actors who sing and move well, 18 and up, all types and ethnicities, with a great sense of humor (impressions and/or characters a plus) to play several different characters. Flat Stanley: Male or female to play 10-year-old boy, high tenor or alto. Young pop/contemporary musical theatre sound. Brilliant comedic actor (especially physical comedy), good looking, likeable and boyish. Skills or experience in puppetry a plus. A young Danny Kaye. Mr. Lambchop/Dr. Quack/Etc.: Baritenor, character voices. Must contrast physically with Flat Stanley. Excellent singer and brilliant comedic actor. Roles include Groucho Marx-like psychiatrist, Mr. Lambchop and many others. Must be versatile, zany, and have a great sense of humor. Three actors to play various characters, including Mrs. Lambchop, Arthur Lambchop (Stanley's Brother), Corky (a bulletin board), Mail Carrier, Cool Kids, etc.: Strong singers with character voices and excellent comedic skills, including facility with physical comedy.
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I LOVE YOU PETTY, AND FAVRE, OPEN AUDITIONS BY APPOINTMENT, NEW YORK
Sat. April 26, 12 - 4 PM. At Dove Studio, 347 W. 36th St., 13th Floor (btwn 8th and 9th Ave.) NYC. The Midtown International Theater Festival is holding open auditions by appointment for its showcase production of I Love You, Petty, And Favre. Equity Basic Showcase, approval pending. Producer: Scott-Works Productions. Director: John Budion. Author: David Scott. First rehearsal: End of June. Festival runs: July 14 - August 10. Currently scheduled for 6 performances (could be more depending on advance ticket sales). To request an appointment, e-mail David at: davidperiodscott@gmail.com. Deadline to request an appointment is May 10. For the audition, prepare one contemporary monologue. Bring picture and resume, stapled together. Seeking: Young Brett: Female, 20s. Sexy, smart, loves music and needs to plan everything. Vulnerable at times and needs to plan everything. Young Brian: Male, 20s. An idealist. Goes with the flow of life, but can't decide what he wants to do. High morals and family orientated. Loves the Green Bay Packers. Older Brett: Female, 30s, older version of Young Brett. Wonderful mother of two little ones and is a chef. Older Brian: Male, 30s, older version of Young Brian. First dabbles in finance and then attends medical school. Wonderful father of two. Joe: Male 50s-60s. He is the #1 Dad and has a great relationship with his son Brian. Full of idealism like his son, always looks at the bright side of things. MaryAnn: 50s-60s. Small role. She is born and raised in Wisconsin and has the accent to prove it (think Fargo). Very loving but not the sharpest tool in the shed. Rick: 50s-60s. Small role. He is the father of Brett. He is very stubborn and to the point. Doesn't smile much since his wife died. Doctor/Teacher/Rob: Male 20s-30s. Actor plays several characters. The teacher and Doctor roles are not difficult. The part of Rob, who is Brian's high school friend, is a surfer/laid back personality. Mary: Child, age 7. Not a ton of dialogue but enough that the child needs to be good with memorizing lines. Joshua: Child, age 5. Plays a goofball as most 5-year-olds are. Less lines than the other child, Mary, but still enough that child needs to be good with memorization.
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NORWEGIAN JADE CRUISE, OPEN CALL FOR SINGERS/ACTORS THAT MOVE, NEW YORK
Mon. April 21, 10 AM - 4 PM open call; Callbacks on April 22. At Ripley-Grier Studios, 520 8th Ave. NYC. Norwegian Cruise Line and the Gary Musick Company are holding auditions for singers/ actors for various shows on the Norwegian Jade cruise. Casting the following shows: Smokey Joe's Café, Shout the Mod Musical, And the World Goes Round, and Showdown! Seeking: soul, R&B, jazz, musical theater singers/actors who move. Must be at least 18 years old. Audition pieces should include Motown classics, R&B standards and/or selections from Smokey Joe's Café. Bring sheet music in your key; a pianist and CD player will be provided. Bring a picture and resume or C.V. Rehearsals being June 30 for six weeks, and contracts are for six months in the Mediterranean. Further information is available at www.garymusik.com/audition.htm or The Gary Musik Company, 885 Elm Hill Pike, Nashville, TN, 37210 or by calling (615) 259-2400.
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CASTING FEATURE FILM, THE SINATRA CLUB, NEW YORK
Sinatra Club Inc. is currently accepting headshots for the feature film "The Sinatra Club," shooting in NYC for three months, beginning on July 8. Director: Gabriel Bologna. Seeking SAG/Non SAG. Italian mob type actors are encouraged to apply. Email submissions (preferred) to ubatzproductions@aol.com or mail to Sinatra Club Inc, 1134 Crane Street #216 Menlo Park, CA 94025. Seeking: Roy Cohn: male, 41-50, Caucasian. Famed New York attorney. Goldie: female, any age, Caucasian. 20s, attractive, busty blond, outgoing hooker. Jimmy "Jimmy the Gent" Burke: male, 41-50, Caucasian. 40s, very Irish, good-looking. Carlo Gambino: male, 61+, Caucasian. 70s, white hair, aging, frail, NY Boss of Bosses. Charlie Fatico: male, 51-60, Caucasian. 50s, very Italian, ultra-street smart. Paul "Big Paulie" Castellano: male, 51-60, Caucasian. 50s, tall, well groomed. Jane: female, 25-30, Caucasian. 25, beautiful blond, (cross between Kim Bassinger & Marilyn Monroe). Roundy: male, 31-40, Caucasian. 300 lb jolly gambler who had a massive eating addiction. Tommie DeSimone: male, 25-30, Caucasian. 25 year old hijacker / hitman. His character earned Joe Pesci the Academy Award in 'Goodfellas.' In real life, Tommie was tall, thin and handsome unlike Joe Pesci. John Gotti: male, 31-40, Caucasian. 32-year-old John Gotti, long before the public knew him. In 1972, John Gotti and Salvatore 'Crazy Sally' aka 'Ubatz' Polisi partnered up in a small obscure gambling social club known only inside organized crime as 'The Sinatra Club.' Salvatore "Ubatz" Polisi: male, 25-30, Caucasian. 27, good looking Italian, high energy hijacker / bank robber / gambler.
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THE PROPOSAL, SAG/NON-SAG COMEDY SHORT, NEW YORK
Casting for "The Proposal," a Dark Comedy HD Short Film. Submissions from both SAG and Non-SAG are fine. Will file deferred pay for SAG and prepare for all needed paperwork. Copy and credit. All travel, lodging, and expenses will be covered. A daily stipend may be considered as well. Additional shooting locations outside of New York are being considered. Email: persimmonfilms@gmail.com. John C. Kim, Persimmon Films, LLC, 111 Livingston Street, Suite 1110, Brooklyn, NY 11201. Synopsis: Gene is back in his old hometown to propose to his girlfriend Grace and runs into old friend Jack who convinces him that he needs the perfect ring for the proposal. Jack introduces Gene to Jezebel who shows them the most spectacular rock, a.k.a, the "One." The "One" goes missing and Jezebel will have her payback one way or another before time runs out. Seeking actors strong in comedy and drama: Gene: Asian-American male, 25-35. A high-flying Wall Street-type who thinks it's about time he got married. While he appears to be self- assured, he seems motivated more by practicality than emotion when it comes to affairs of the heart. Jack: Asian-American male, 25-40. A former high-flying New York Wall Street type who has undergone a mysterious transformation and is now a florist in his old small suburban hometown. Jezebel: female, Caucasian or Asian-American but Asian-American is a plus, 21-35. A former model/actress/cabaret singer who has fallen from grace and is now living at home in her parent's basement, selling jewelry and working part-time as a dominatrix. Grace: Asian-American female, 25-35. She is the good girl, the perfect girl, and, ostensibly, the "One" for Gene.
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CASTING NYU THESIS FILM, NEW YORK
Casting for the New York University thesis film "What Did You Do Last Night." Director: John Du. Will run Festival Circuit. SAG Student Film Agreement. Copy, credit, food, trans. Shoots: June 2 - 9. "What Did You Do Last Night?" is a short film comedy where five recent college graduates decide to order strippers as entertainment when celebrating two of the friends' birthdays. During the price negotiation process between the strippers and the fellas, two of the guys' girlfriends show up unannounced. The guys try to evade the potentially awkward situation. Send your headshots ASAP to Johndubs1@gmail.com . Seeking: Victor: Male, 18-24, Asian. A drinker, fun to be around with when drunk, unconsciously selfish and a little perverted. Fun leader of the group. Hoan: Male, 18-24, Asian. Giggly, passive, always happy and neat guy who only gets mad about someone beating him in video games. Strippers (2): Female, 25-30, East European, Russian. Able to speak in Russian. Will have lines in the script. Frank: Male, 18-24, white. Self conscious with a strong interest in fashion and opinionated. Think of a more masculine version of Carson Kressley (Host of 'Queer Eye for the Straight Guy'). Larry: Male, 18-24, white. Confident yet goofy; Big talker yet doesn't seems to always back it up, has his own ways of seeing and doing things. John: Male, any, white. Straight talker, speaks his mind, vulgar at times with a keen set of negotiation skills. Bora: Female, 18-24, white. Asian/Caucasian, Victor's girlfriend. Manipulative, suspicious, sharp, over dramatic and likes to be the center of attention. Rose: Female, 18-24, white. Asian/Caucasian, Hoan's girlfriend. Easy going girl with a friendly attitude; gullible; looks up and follows around.
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CASTING FOR TWO-ACT FAMILY COMEDY, CONNECTICUT
Sun, April 27, 1 PM & Mon, April 28, 7 PM, Town Hall Council Chambers, 131 Cedar Street (Rt. 175). Newington, CT 06111. Please use Police Dept. entrance only for Sun. session. Theatre Newington is casting six females (playing 20's - 60's) & five males (playing 20's -70's) for the two-act family comedy NOODLES by L. Don Swartz. These are colorful, eccentric characters who may bear more than a passing resemblance to your own relatives! *Sun. April 27 (1 pm) & Mon. April 28 (7 pm) @ Town Hall Council Chambers, 131 Cedar Street (Rt. 175). Please use Police Dept. entrance only for Sun. session. Cold readings/scripts @ auditions. Rehearsals begin: June 1st. Show runs: July 26 & 27. Exciting new venue for TNOS: Scottish Rite Temple, 207 Deming Street. Questions? Info: (860) 665-8547 - leave message. Email: tnos1@juno.com; www.theatrenewington.org.
An upcoming scripted cable TV Show titled, 'One Percent,' about bikers is casting for a May 2008 filming date. The ages of the parts are 18 - 60s. All ethnicities. The series will broadcast on cable. Looking for quirky 'character types'. Seeking: 'Donna Seaton', Female, Caucasian, 20s. She is a young goth woman who is intelligent,perceptive, and a kind-hearted, genuinely nice yet very flirtatious person. 'Rhonda', Female, any ethnicity, 30s - 40s. She is a married woman, who is beautiful, intelligent, strong, respected by the Death Ranger's club. Rhonda is the mother of a young boy, Eric. She is also a Betty Boop fanatic, and has decorated the home with Boop merchandise. 'Spaceman', Male, any ethnicity, 20s. He thinks he's the king of the road. He knows he's in trouble when he's pulled off the road by Misfit. 'Sketch', Male, any ethnicity, 20s. A drug addict biker who accidentally blows himself up when his meth explodes. 'Montana', Female, any ethnicity, 20s - 30s. Tough and bitter but faithful to her husband. For more info about auditioning, please send email to Michael Heldson at AuditionNow@gmail.com by April 25.
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CASTING FOR MEL BROOKS MUSICAL, THE PRODUCERS', MUNSTER
Theater at the Center (Munster, IN) is casting Mel Brooks’ The Producers, the hit musical about two theatrical producers who scheme to get rich by overselling interests in a Broadway flop. William Pullinsi, dir.; Bill Underwood, music dir.; Stacey Flaster, choreo. Rehearsals begin Aug. 25; runs Sept. 11-Oct. 19 at the Theater at the Center, 1040 Ridge Rd., Munster, IN. Seeking—Male and Female Actors, Singers and Dancers. Auditions will be held by appointment only on May 5. Email: cgessert@comhs.org; Phone: 219-836-0422; http://www.theatreatthecenter.com
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CASTING FOR NATIONAL TOUR OF GO DIEGO GO!, NEW YORK
Thurs. April 24, 10 AM - 4:30 PM. At Ripley Grier Studios, 520 8th Ave. NYC. Sign-in begins at 9 a.m.; all performers must be signed in by 10 a.m. Latecomers will be seen at the director's discretion. J. Max Sullivan Casting is casting future replacements for the national tour of Go, Diego, Go! Live: The Great Jaguar Rescue, based on the Nickelodeon children's hit animated television series. Producers: Broadway Across America & Nickelodeon. Director: Gip Hoppe. Assistant director - Choreographer: Jen Rapp. Tour plays nationwide, recently appearing at Radio City Music Hall. Upcoming venues include the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles and the Fox Theaters in Detroit and St. Louis. Open-ended run. Seeking non union performers: Diego: male, to play late teens-early 20s, Latino, strong singer-dancer-actor, cousin of Dora the Explorer, personable, enthusiastic, attractive, athletic, not too tall, must sing and move very well and be an excellent actor, must have extensive familiarity with Latino culture and be willing and able to convey that personal knowledge and life experience with the media covering the show. Dora the Explorer: female, Diego's cousin, smart and strong, spirited explorer who loves to solve problems, interacts directly with the audience. Alicia: female, Diego's younger sister, smart and independent helper to Diego, interacts directly with the audience. Baby Jaguar: male or female, no taller than 5'4", Diego's good friend, energetic and curious, should be very strong and willing to do full costume work. Bobo Monkey #1 and Bobo Monkey #2: male or female, no taller than 5'4", pair of mischievous and rambunctious monkeys who cause some trouble for Diego and his friends, gymnastics, partnering, and tumbling a plus; Click: male, a special camera that Diego uses to find things. Rescue Pack: male, Diego's be-everything and do-everything utility pack, hip-hop dancing experience a plus. Also seeking performers to fill male and female ensemble roles including Swings: one male and one female. Note: Seeking non union performers who are strong singer-dancer-actors for future replacements; puppetry experience a plus. Prepare a short section of an up tempo pop song that shows off vocal range and ability. Be prepared to dance first. Sides will be provided. $500/wk. (commensurate with experience), plus $245 weekly per diem, travel, housing, and health insurance provided.
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ADULT ACTORS FOR NATIONAL THEATRE FOR CHILDREN TOURING COMPANY, NEW YORK
Sat. May 10, 12 - 6 PM, by appt. only. At Nola Studios, 244 W. 54th St. (btwn Broadway and 8th Ave.), 11th floor. NYC. The National Theatre for Children (Minneapolis, MN), a touring company, is now casting for Fall 2008 & Winter 2009 tours for two-person troupes that travel to elementary schools nationwide to perform 25-minute shows that combine comedy, improv, and educational value. Casting director: Patrick Rowan. Creative director: Jon Mikkelsen. Rehearsals begin in Aug/Sept/Oct & Jan/Feb. Tours vary in length from 4 to 10 weeks (actors hired on a contract to contract basis). Seeking - adult actors: professional and responsible, must have a valid U.S. driver's license and be willing to drive. No singing or dancing required, actors of ethnically diverse backgrounds are encouraged to audition. Note: Actors have to be energetic, talented, responsible, able to work well with directors and fellow actors, full of integrity, personable, excellent communicators, fun-loving, and prepared for the challenges of a touring lifestyle. No lighting or sound set up. For an appt., you must call the NTC audition hotline at (800) 858-3999, ext. 2. Prepare a one-minute comic monologue. Bring pix & résumés. $400/wk., plus housing and transportation provided.
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COMIC ACTORS THAT SING FOR OFF-BROADWAY IMPROV SHOW, NEW YORK
Wed. April 23. At the EIGHT IS NEVER ENOUGH! Comedy Theater, 300 W. 42nd St. NYC. Eight Is Never Enough! is casting for intern/featured players and future replacements for its off-Broadway run, and touring company. All types are welcome to submit. Especially looking for witty and physical comic actors that sing. Great team players only need apply. Piano and/or teaching experience a plus. Pay per performance/gig. To request audition: Submit materials to producers Walt Frasier and Spero Chumas via email: info@fpny.org. More information is available at www.eightimprov.biz. Union/Non Union.
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OPEN CALL FOR MALE AND FEMALE ACTORS WHO MOVE AND SING WELL FOR NATIONAL TOUR PRODUCTION, NEW YORK
Tues. April 22, 10 AM - open call for male and female singer/actors who move well. At Nola Studios, 250 W. 54th Street. NYC. IntraMusic Theatricals, Inc. is casting its 2008-2009 National Tour of The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley and The Ant and the Elephant. Flat Stanley: music & lyrics by Brian Louiselle. Book by Timothy A. McDonald, based on the book "Flat Stanley" by Jeff Brown. Illustrations by Scott Nash. Directed by Timothy A. McDonald. Choreographed by Steven G. Kennedy. The Ant and the Elephant: currently in development. Casting by Dave Clemmons Casting (Joy Dewing). Rehearsal begins in August; tour opens in September. Prepare 16 bars of a contemporary pop/rock song or pop/rock musical theatre song with sheet music in the appropriate key that shows off range and personality, and bring your book. All auditioning must bring sheet music for a piano accompanist and a current headshot/resume, stapled together. All positions are paid and no technical or driving responsibilities will be required. Seeking: Versatile male and female actors who sing and move well, 18 and up, all types and ethnicities, with a great sense of humor (impressions and/or characters a plus) to play several different characters. Flat Stanley: Male or female to play 10-year-old boy, high tenor or alto. Young pop/contemporary musical theatre sound. Brilliant comedic actor (especially physical comedy), good looking, likeable and boyish. Skills or experience in puppetry a plus. A young Danny Kaye. Mr. Lambchop/Dr. Quack/Etc.: Baritenor, character voices. Must contrast physically with Flat Stanley. Excellent singer and brilliant comedic actor. Roles include Groucho Marx-like psychiatrist, Mr. Lambchop and many others. Must be versatile, zany, and have a great sense of humor. Three actors to play various characters, including Mrs. Lambchop, Arthur Lambchop (Stanley's Brother), Corky (a bulletin board), Mail Carrier, Cool Kids, etc.: Strong singers with character voices and excellent comedic skills, including facility with physical comedy.
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I LOVE YOU PETTY, AND FAVRE, OPEN AUDITIONS BY APPOINTMENT, NEW YORK
Sat. April 26, 12 - 4 PM. At Dove Studio, 347 W. 36th St., 13th Floor (btwn 8th and 9th Ave.) NYC. The Midtown International Theater Festival is holding open auditions by appointment for its showcase production of I Love You, Petty, And Favre. Equity Basic Showcase, approval pending. Producer: Scott-Works Productions. Director: John Budion. Author: David Scott. First rehearsal: End of June. Festival runs: July 14 - August 10. Currently scheduled for 6 performances (could be more depending on advance ticket sales). To request an appointment, e-mail David at: davidperiodscott@gmail.com. Deadline to request an appointment is May 10. For the audition, prepare one contemporary monologue. Bring picture and resume, stapled together. Seeking: Young Brett: Female, 20s. Sexy, smart, loves music and needs to plan everything. Vulnerable at times and needs to plan everything. Young Brian: Male, 20s. An idealist. Goes with the flow of life, but can't decide what he wants to do. High morals and family orientated. Loves the Green Bay Packers. Older Brett: Female, 30s, older version of Young Brett. Wonderful mother of two little ones and is a chef. Older Brian: Male, 30s, older version of Young Brian. First dabbles in finance and then attends medical school. Wonderful father of two. Joe: Male 50s-60s. He is the #1 Dad and has a great relationship with his son Brian. Full of idealism like his son, always looks at the bright side of things. MaryAnn: 50s-60s. Small role. She is born and raised in Wisconsin and has the accent to prove it (think Fargo). Very loving but not the sharpest tool in the shed. Rick: 50s-60s. Small role. He is the father of Brett. He is very stubborn and to the point. Doesn't smile much since his wife died. Doctor/Teacher/Rob: Male 20s-30s. Actor plays several characters. The teacher and Doctor roles are not difficult. The part of Rob, who is Brian's high school friend, is a surfer/laid back personality. Mary: Child, age 7. Not a ton of dialogue but enough that the child needs to be good with memorizing lines. Joshua: Child, age 5. Plays a goofball as most 5-year-olds are. Less lines than the other child, Mary, but still enough that child needs to be good with memorization.
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NORWEGIAN JADE CRUISE, OPEN CALL FOR SINGERS/ACTORS THAT MOVE, NEW YORK
Mon. April 21, 10 AM - 4 PM open call; Callbacks on April 22. At Ripley-Grier Studios, 520 8th Ave. NYC. Norwegian Cruise Line and the Gary Musick Company are holding auditions for singers/ actors for various shows on the Norwegian Jade cruise. Casting the following shows: Smokey Joe's Café, Shout the Mod Musical, And the World Goes Round, and Showdown! Seeking: soul, R&B, jazz, musical theater singers/actors who move. Must be at least 18 years old. Audition pieces should include Motown classics, R&B standards and/or selections from Smokey Joe's Café. Bring sheet music in your key; a pianist and CD player will be provided. Bring a picture and resume or C.V. Rehearsals being June 30 for six weeks, and contracts are for six months in the Mediterranean. Further information is available at www.garymusik.com/audition.htm or The Gary Musik Company, 885 Elm Hill Pike, Nashville, TN, 37210 or by calling (615) 259-2400.
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CASTING FEATURE FILM, THE SINATRA CLUB, NEW YORK
Sinatra Club Inc. is currently accepting headshots for the feature film "The Sinatra Club," shooting in NYC for three months, beginning on July 8. Director: Gabriel Bologna. Seeking SAG/Non SAG. Italian mob type actors are encouraged to apply. Email submissions (preferred) to ubatzproductions@aol.com or mail to Sinatra Club Inc, 1134 Crane Street #216 Menlo Park, CA 94025. Seeking: Roy Cohn: male, 41-50, Caucasian. Famed New York attorney. Goldie: female, any age, Caucasian. 20s, attractive, busty blond, outgoing hooker. Jimmy "Jimmy the Gent" Burke: male, 41-50, Caucasian. 40s, very Irish, good-looking. Carlo Gambino: male, 61+, Caucasian. 70s, white hair, aging, frail, NY Boss of Bosses. Charlie Fatico: male, 51-60, Caucasian. 50s, very Italian, ultra-street smart. Paul "Big Paulie" Castellano: male, 51-60, Caucasian. 50s, tall, well groomed. Jane: female, 25-30, Caucasian. 25, beautiful blond, (cross between Kim Bassinger & Marilyn Monroe). Roundy: male, 31-40, Caucasian. 300 lb jolly gambler who had a massive eating addiction. Tommie DeSimone: male, 25-30, Caucasian. 25 year old hijacker / hitman. His character earned Joe Pesci the Academy Award in 'Goodfellas.' In real life, Tommie was tall, thin and handsome unlike Joe Pesci. John Gotti: male, 31-40, Caucasian. 32-year-old John Gotti, long before the public knew him. In 1972, John Gotti and Salvatore 'Crazy Sally' aka 'Ubatz' Polisi partnered up in a small obscure gambling social club known only inside organized crime as 'The Sinatra Club.' Salvatore "Ubatz" Polisi: male, 25-30, Caucasian. 27, good looking Italian, high energy hijacker / bank robber / gambler.
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THE PROPOSAL, SAG/NON-SAG COMEDY SHORT, NEW YORK
Casting for "The Proposal," a Dark Comedy HD Short Film. Submissions from both SAG and Non-SAG are fine. Will file deferred pay for SAG and prepare for all needed paperwork. Copy and credit. All travel, lodging, and expenses will be covered. A daily stipend may be considered as well. Additional shooting locations outside of New York are being considered. Email: persimmonfilms@gmail.com. John C. Kim, Persimmon Films, LLC, 111 Livingston Street, Suite 1110, Brooklyn, NY 11201. Synopsis: Gene is back in his old hometown to propose to his girlfriend Grace and runs into old friend Jack who convinces him that he needs the perfect ring for the proposal. Jack introduces Gene to Jezebel who shows them the most spectacular rock, a.k.a, the "One." The "One" goes missing and Jezebel will have her payback one way or another before time runs out. Seeking actors strong in comedy and drama: Gene: Asian-American male, 25-35. A high-flying Wall Street-type who thinks it's about time he got married. While he appears to be self- assured, he seems motivated more by practicality than emotion when it comes to affairs of the heart. Jack: Asian-American male, 25-40. A former high-flying New York Wall Street type who has undergone a mysterious transformation and is now a florist in his old small suburban hometown. Jezebel: female, Caucasian or Asian-American but Asian-American is a plus, 21-35. A former model/actress/cabaret singer who has fallen from grace and is now living at home in her parent's basement, selling jewelry and working part-time as a dominatrix. Grace: Asian-American female, 25-35. She is the good girl, the perfect girl, and, ostensibly, the "One" for Gene.
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CASTING NYU THESIS FILM, NEW YORK
Casting for the New York University thesis film "What Did You Do Last Night." Director: John Du. Will run Festival Circuit. SAG Student Film Agreement. Copy, credit, food, trans. Shoots: June 2 - 9. "What Did You Do Last Night?" is a short film comedy where five recent college graduates decide to order strippers as entertainment when celebrating two of the friends' birthdays. During the price negotiation process between the strippers and the fellas, two of the guys' girlfriends show up unannounced. The guys try to evade the potentially awkward situation. Send your headshots ASAP to Johndubs1@gmail.com . Seeking: Victor: Male, 18-24, Asian. A drinker, fun to be around with when drunk, unconsciously selfish and a little perverted. Fun leader of the group. Hoan: Male, 18-24, Asian. Giggly, passive, always happy and neat guy who only gets mad about someone beating him in video games. Strippers (2): Female, 25-30, East European, Russian. Able to speak in Russian. Will have lines in the script. Frank: Male, 18-24, white. Self conscious with a strong interest in fashion and opinionated. Think of a more masculine version of Carson Kressley (Host of 'Queer Eye for the Straight Guy'). Larry: Male, 18-24, white. Confident yet goofy; Big talker yet doesn't seems to always back it up, has his own ways of seeing and doing things. John: Male, any, white. Straight talker, speaks his mind, vulgar at times with a keen set of negotiation skills. Bora: Female, 18-24, white. Asian/Caucasian, Victor's girlfriend. Manipulative, suspicious, sharp, over dramatic and likes to be the center of attention. Rose: Female, 18-24, white. Asian/Caucasian, Hoan's girlfriend. Easy going girl with a friendly attitude; gullible; looks up and follows around.
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CASTING FOR TWO-ACT FAMILY COMEDY, CONNECTICUT
Sun, April 27, 1 PM & Mon, April 28, 7 PM, Town Hall Council Chambers, 131 Cedar Street (Rt. 175). Newington, CT 06111. Please use Police Dept. entrance only for Sun. session. Theatre Newington is casting six females (playing 20's - 60's) & five males (playing 20's -70's) for the two-act family comedy NOODLES by L. Don Swartz. These are colorful, eccentric characters who may bear more than a passing resemblance to your own relatives! *Sun. April 27 (1 pm) & Mon. April 28 (7 pm) @ Town Hall Council Chambers, 131 Cedar Street (Rt. 175). Please use Police Dept. entrance only for Sun. session. Cold readings/scripts @ auditions. Rehearsals begin: June 1st. Show runs: July 26 & 27. Exciting new venue for TNOS: Scottish Rite Temple, 207 Deming Street. Questions? Info: (860) 665-8547 - leave message. Email: tnos1@juno.com; www.theatrenewington.org.
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