Monday, May 01, 2006

Casting News Hot Off The Wire! - Various Sources

SAMUEL FRENCH FESTIVAL
The 30th Annual Samuel French Off-Off Broadway Original Short Play Festival is seeking a South Asian or Indian male actor (28-40). An eloquent, rich, spoiled capitalist with an agenda of his own: a t.v. show. Confident, self-absorbed, arrogant, magnetic, pursuasive--with a point to make about truth and Krishna. His wife is Maya Diswani. Hare Krishna devotee. Post resume/picture to appleasssets3@yahoo.com. CASTING FOR ONE-ACT PLAY COMEDY. Performance: Wed., May 31, 9:55 PM. Final performance: June 11 (if play advances to finals). Directed by noteworthy off-Broadway director. The festival will continue this year in the Chernuchin Theater at the American Theater of Actors (314 W. 54th Street). CASTING NOTICE: a 30 minute one-act comedy, Hightened Reality. A play about the intolerance of religion. No-pay/non-union preferred. MUST HAVE SENSE OF COMEDY, a quick wit, and be light on your feet. SHENANDOAH SUMMER MUSIC THEATRE The Shenandoah Summer Music Theatre in Winchester, VA seeks photos and resumes. Guest Artist (approval pending), producing artistic director Harold Herman. Send pictures and resumes to: Harold Herman, Producing Artistic Director, Shenandoah Summer Music Theatre, 1460 University Drive, Winchester, VA 22601. Season includes: Cats, by Andrew Lloyd Webber, lyrics TS Eliot. First rehearsal May 30, runs June 14-25. Seeking Grizabella. 42nd Street, by Michael Stewart and Mark Bramble. First rehearsal June 15, runs June 28-July 9. Seeking Julian Marsh, Dorothy Brock, Pat Denning. Footloose, by Tom Snow, Dean Pitchford. First rehearsal June 29, runs July 12-22. Seeking Ethel McCormack.
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OPEN CALL BY AGENCY FOR ALL NEW SAG MEMBERS
Sat., May 6, 10AM-12:30PM and 1:30-3:30PM, All Saints Church, 230 E 60th St, between 2nd and 3rd Aves. Sylvia Fay/Lee Genick and Associates Casting is holding an open call for all new SAG members who have never registered with our office. Mailing of photos and resumes is not sufficient to consider performers registered. We will be looking for all types, all ages, and all ethnicities. Our office has several projects that will be starting in the near future. You must bring your paid up SAG card and two new (taken within the last 18 months) 8x10 photos with resumes attached. Do not submit your old headshots. Please bring a pencil in order to fill out a registration card. Absolutely no phone calls to the church or to the Sylvia Fay/Lee Genick and Associates Casting Office, and no photos "dropped off" will be accepted at either location. Arrangements will be made at the sight for performers who require architectural accessibility. Please note: Actors who have previously registered with our office may attend the open call from 2:30-3:30PM if you have an updated head shot taken within the past 18 months, or resume with new contact information. DO NOT resubmit old headshots. Instead of attending the open call, previously registered actors may mail two new photos with resumes attached to Sylvia Fay/Lee Genick Associates Casting, 71 Park Ave., NY, NY 10016. Please write on the outside of the envelope "updated information."
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STAND BY YOUR MAN
May 8, 10AM-1PM and May 09, 10AM-12PM, Nola Studios, 250 W 54th St, 10th Fl., Circa 21 Dinner Playhouse in Rock Island, IL is holding auditions for Stand By Your Man, the Tammy Wynette Musical, directed by Michael Licata. $275-$350, plus paid rehearsla, housing, meals, and health club membership provided. Production dates (including rehearsals): Sept. 7-Nov. 4. Seeking Tammy Wynette: mid-20s to 55, strong actor-country singer, who has a vocal & physical resemblance to Tammy, C#-low E below mid C; George Jones: strong actor who has a vocal and physical resemblance to George, plays guitar; Woman: early 20s, plays Tammy’s daughter and other roles, strong country singer; Five Men: country musicians, singer-actors, seeking drums, guitar, steel guitar, bass, fiddle, and keyboards, they play all the men in Tammy’s life and form the onstage band. Email questions to dpjh@circa21.com.
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CASTING SHORT FILM TO BE SHOT IN LAS VEGAS
"Elana's Story" is a short film, to be shot on Super 16mm. Deferred pay contract (SAG Short Film Agreement). All travel and hotel transportation within Las Vegas provided. It is a tale about religious hypocrisy, the manipulation of innocence, and our insane desire for consumption and material success in America. The story centers around the journey of a small girl names Elana, who ends up becoming a high-priced Las Vegas Callgirl. We follow her through two decades of her life, watching her fate, observing her faith, and her ultimate search for peace and happiness. Seeking Lou: Caucasian male. Strip Club owner, late 40s-50s. 5'6"-5'10". Must be overweight and have a big belly. Big, fat and sleazy with booming voice. Diane Fierson: Las Vegas madam. Caucasian female. Late 40s to late 50s, was beautiful in her youth. 5'5-5'9. Must be blonde/blue eyes. Slender build, big bust. Meryl Streep/Faye Dunaway type. Regal, elegant, classy. Father Santiago: Mexican or Hispanic heritage male. Mexican priest. Late 60's-70's, kindly wrinkled face, soulful eyes. Must be fluent in Spanish. No height requirement. Megan: Caucasian female, early 30's. Phone girl. Very overweight (200+ pounds). Sweet face, intense eyes. Very bubbly personality. No height requirement. Laurie: Caucasian female, 18-20. Waitress. Blonde hair, blue eyes. Young, sweet, but plain/homely looking. Short and slim (5'0-5'4). Very energetic personality. The Missionary: Caucasian male, late 40's-early 60's. Gray hair with full beard. Slightly overweight. Kind eyes, persuasive voice. No height requirement. Mark: Caucasian male, early 30's. Millionaire client. Very good looking, tall. 5'11-6'3. Dark hair, blue eyes. Muscular and fit. Very intense eyes, gorgeous face. Married Client: Caucasian male, early 30's. 5'8-6'0. Blonde hair/blue eyes. Boyish good looks/boy next door type. Good body. Young Elana: 4-5, no height requirement. Must be half Hispanic/half American, or light skinned Hispanic. Huge brown eyes, beautiful little girl, small build. No nudity. Email headshots and resume to Casting@MariposaFilms.Biz. Deadline: May 31.
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STAGE PRODUCTION "ON THE LOW"
TorchLight Media is seeking submissions for the production "On The Low." Seeking Ty Evans: Lead. Male. 18-22. African American. Athletic. Unassuming. Struggling with his sexuality. Looking for someone over 18 who can play 17. Kevin Banks: Lead. Male. 18-22. Athletic. Has a girlfriend and is involved with a male student at his high school. Looking for someone over 18 who can play 17. Russell Evans: Supporting. Male. African American. 35-50. Ty’s father. His family is his foundation. Wants to connect with his emotionally distant son. Patrice Evans: Supporting. Female. African American. 35-45. Strong willed woman. Loves her family. Emotionally unavailable to her son. James Banks: Supporting. Male. African American. 35-50. Kevin’s father. Strict disciplinarian. Has very militant ideas about keeping his son in line. Vanessa Banks: Supporting. Female. African American. 35-45. Kevin’s mother. Neutrally married; not happy, not unhappy. Lost a bit of herself in her husband’s unilateral thinking and dominance. Trevor Woods: Supporting. Male. 18-22. African American. Kevin’s and Ty’s friend. Class clown. Has a strong propensity to be a jerk when he needs to be. Looking for someone over 18 who can play 17. Nicole: Supporting. Female. 18-22. African American, Latin. Kevin’s girlfriend, very pretty. Sweet, has backbone, wears heart on her sleeve. Looking for someone over 18 who can play 17. Dana: Supporting. Female. 18-22. Dating Ty. Spirited. Pretty. Can be vulnerable and tough in the same beat. Looking for someone over 18 who can play 17. Monica: Supporting. Female. Antoine’s girlfriend. Pretty. Sexy. Secure. Looking for someone over 18 who can play 17. Send submissions to: TorchLight Media, PO Box 741086, Los Angleles, CA 90004. Deadline: May 30.
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PUERTO RICAN TRAVELING THEATRE
The Puerto Rican Traveling Theatre seeks a Light Designer, May 18-25. $400 Will design the lights for three exciting new plays from the Professional Playwrights Unit. Will work with three well-known and talented directors. 304 W 47th St. Contact: Allen Davis III. Email: allen@prtt.org. Phone: 212-354-1293. Fax: 212-307-6769.
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THEATRE PRODUCTION ANGLE OF THE SUN
Kitchen Theatre Co. in Ithaca, NY seeks photos/resumes for its upcoming production of Angle of the Sun written and directed by Rachel Lampert, music by Larry Pressgrove, casting director: Michael Cassara. Special Appearance (approval pending). $400/wk. plus health/pension, housing, per diem. 1st rehearsal: Jun. 12. Runs July 6-Aug. 5. Word premiere of a 2 person musical. Seeking Jan: Late 20s/early 30s. Smart with a great sense of humor, she is an artist and writer. Brooklyn native with urban sensibility and outlook. Any ethnicity. Seeking versatile, contemporary musical theatre performer. Mail submissions immediately to: Michael Cassara Casting, 333 W 39th St, NYC 10018, ATTN: Angle of the Sun.
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NYC AND PHILADELPHIA LOCATION SHOOTS FOR "CLUSTER"
Morbid Mind Productions is casting Cluster, a dramatic/comedic HD feature about power, control, contemporary teenage sexual culture and the extremes people are willing to go to in order to satisfy their needs. Vincent Scordia, dir. Jeff Siegel, Writer. Mark Roland, Producer, recent graduates of NYU. Shoot, late July/early august. PA, NJ, NY. Seeking April: 16, all American sweetheart, popular, beautiful, vane; Caroline: 16, genuine, kind, submissive, in love with abusive boyfriend; Michelle: 16, cute, naïve and jealous; Colin: 17, April’s Brother, desperate, confused; Tyler: 17, Colin’s best friend, more conservative, less open; John: 17, Third tier of Colin and Tyler, lives in a fantasy world; Ryan: 21, Selfish, abusive boyfriend of Caroline. Please note: Applicants should be 18 years of age or older but should be able to pull off the appearance of a teenager. Audition dates are TBA and will take place in both the NYC & Philadelphia area. Please email Resume & Pix to casting@morbidmindproductions.com, or mail to Morbid Mind Casting, 90 West Street, #18G, New York, NY 10006 (absolutely no drop offs). Selected applicants will be contacted and provided sides. Nonunion, copy, credit, meals, travel, and lodging provided. For more information please visit www.morbidmindproductions.com
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COMPANY MANAGER/STAGE MANAGER
Clifford the Big Red Dog Live! is returning to the road in its second national tour. This is a nonunion show produced by Turnstile Entertainment. Seeking all levels of touring management for the upcoming 2006-7 season; Company Managers and Stage Managers. 8/14-6/10/2007. Qualified candidates should include extensive knowledge of touring, family shows a plus, experience in in supervising both cast and crew, accounting responsibilities include box office auditing and financial settlement, tour logistics, and local labor practices. Interested applicants should contact Dawn DiFranco at magan@bigredtourllc.com to submit resumes and letters of interest.
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DIAMANTE PICTURES SEEKS LATINOS FOR MUSIC VIDEO
Diamante Pictures is a full service production and post-production company, seeking young, sexy, outgoing, Latinas ages 18 to 24 for a N.O.R.E. video directed by Benjamin DeJesus. This video also features Fat Joe, Big Mato, Nina Sky, Chingo Bling and Lil’ Rob. Diamante produces high-quality commercials, television content, music videos, epk's and documentaries. DeJesus recently produced and co-directed the video for "Reggaeton Latino" by Don Omar, as well as the Remix featuring Fat Joe, N.O.R.E. and LDA. Diamante Pictures also delivered two hot videos for rising Reggae artist I Wayne and is currently producing a documentary on N.O.R.E. HBO acquired our documentary film, Bazooka: The Battles of Wilfredo Gomez, a co-production with Cinemar. We have also worked on projects for MTV, Nickelodeon, NBC, HBO, TV Land, Nick@Nite, VH1, The N, Noggin, ESPN, SiTV, BET, Universal Records, Mun2, Showtime, Paramount Pictures, Columbia Records, Warner Records, Brooklyn Museum of Art, CitiBank, IDT, Triumph the Insult Comic Dog, Urban Latino, The NY Inter. Latino Film Festival and more. Please email your recent photos to mauricio@diamantepictures.com. www.diamantepictures.com.
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JACK RABBIT SLIMS
Seeking Male Actors to Audition for Luca Tesconi’s Jack Rabbit Slim’s. First show will be May 24th, 2006, at 11 PM. Location:'Mo Pitkin’s House of Satisfaction' in the lower East Side. This is an Actor’s Showcase performing scenes and monologues from Quentin Tarantino films. Actors are asked to bring in a scene or monologue from any Quentin Tarantino film (including those he’s only credited as a writer) for the audition. If bringing in a scene, you must bring the scene partner you wish to use. Currently only seeking male submissions. Payment is on a lo/no/deferred basis.
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STAND BY YOUR MAN
May 8, 10AM-1PM and May 09, 10AM-12PM, Nola Studios, 250 W 54th St, 10th Fl., Circa 21 Dinner Playhouse in Rock Island, IL is holding auditions for Stand By Your Man, the Tammy Wynette Musical, directed by Michael Licata. $275-$350, plus paid rehearsla, housing, meals, and health club membership provided. Production dates (including rehearsals): Sept. 7-Nov. 4. Seeking Tammy Wynette: mid-20s to 55, strong actor-country singer, who has a vocal & physical resemblance to Tammy, C#-low E below mid C; George Jones: strong actor who has a vocal and physical resemblance to George, plays guitar; Woman: early 20s, plays Tammy’s daughter and other roles, strong country singer; Five Men: country musicians, singer-actors, seeking drums, guitar, steel guitar, bass, fiddle, and keyboards, they play all the men in Tammy’s life and form the onstage band. Email questions to dpjh@circa21.com.
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CASTING STAGE PRODUCTION, "ALTAR BOYZ"
Mon., May 8 & Tue., May 9, 10AM-6PM (both days), lunch: 1:30-2:30, Chelsea Studios, 151 W 26th St, 6th fl., AND Wed., May 10, 9:30AM-5:30PM, lunch: 1-2, Actor’s Equity Association Audition Center, 165 W 46th St, 2nd fl. Dave Clemmons Casting is holding EPAs for Altar Boyz, by Kevin del Aguila, directed by Stafford Arima, music/lyrics: Gary Adler/Michael Patrick Walker, choreographer: Christopher Gatelli, producers: Kevin Davenport & Robyn Goodman. National Tour/Production Contract, Experimental Touring Program, tier and approval pending. 1st rehearsal: early Sept. 2006. Tour begins early Oct. Please prepare a brief pop song, in the "boy band" style, that shows off range and personality. Please bring sheet music (in your key); an accompanist will be provided. Please bring a picture and resume, stapled together. Altar Boyz is a musical concerning boy-band sensation the Altar Boyz, four good Catholic boys and one good Jewish boy, as they sing, dance and try to save souls on the last night of their phenomenally successful world tour. Actors should have terrific pop voices and all should be able to dance well. Seeking Matthew: 20s. Extremely attractive, charismatic lead singer of the Altar Boyz. Sexy, good-spirited guy; big brother figure to the rest of the band. Pop belt and pop falsetto up to "A". Mark: 20s. Attractive, sensitive member of the band; a winning, devilish sense of humor beneath the innocent demeanor. Luke: 20s. Attractive, street-wise member of the band; a homeboy who "gives it up" for Christ. An adept break-dancer. Juan: 20s. Attractive. An orphan; thinks he is of Puerto Rican descent but is not sure, as he has never met his parents. Endearing, enthusiastic champion of the underdog, as he has always felt like an outsider having been an orphan. Abraham: 20s. Attractive, Jewish member of the band; affable, upbeat; fell into the Altar Boyz by accident.
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SAMUEL FRENCH FESTIVAL
The 30th Annual Samuel French Off-Off Broadway Original Short Play Festival is seeking a South Asian or Indian male actor (28-40). An eloquent, rich, spoiled capitalist with an agenda of his own: a t.v. show. Confident, self-absorbed, arrogant, magnetic, pursuasive--with a point to make about truth and Krishna. His wife is Maya Diswani. Hare Krishna devotee. Post resume/picture to appleasssets3@yahoo.com. CASTING FOR ONE-ACT PLAY COMEDY. Performance: Wed., May 31, 9:55 PM. Final performance: June 11 (if play advances to finals). Directed by noteworthy off-Broadway director. The festival will continue this year in the Chernuchin Theater at the American Theater of Actors (314 W. 54th Street). CASTING NOTICE: a 30 minute one-act comedy, Hightened Reality. A play about the intolerance of religion. No-pay/non-union preferred. MUST HAVE SENSE OF COMEDY, a quick wit, and be light on your feet. SHENANDOAH SUMMER MUSIC THEATRE The Shenandoah Summer Music Theatre in Winchester, VA seeks photos and resumes. Guest Artist (approval pending), producing artistic director Harold Herman. Send pictures and resumes to: Harold Herman, Producing Artistic Director, Shenandoah Summer Music Theatre, 1460 University Drive, Winchester, VA 22601. Season includes: Cats, by Andrew Lloyd Webber, lyrics TS Eliot. First rehearsal May 30, runs June 14-25. Seeking Grizabella. 42nd Street, by Michael Stewart and Mark Bramble. First rehearsal June 15, runs June 28-July 9. Seeking Julian Marsh, Dorothy Brock, Pat Denning. Footloose, by Tom Snow, Dean Pitchford. First rehearsal June 29, runs July 12-22. Seeking Ethel McCormack.
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OPEN APPOINTMENT AUDITIONS ORLANDO REPERTORY THEATRE
Mon., June 12, 10AM-2PM, by appointment, Orlando Repertory Theatre, 1001 E. Princeton St., Orlando, FL 32803 Orlando Repertory Theatre is holding open appointment auditions for its 2006-7 season. Guest Artist Approval pending. $490/wk., AEA minimum. You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown. 1st rehearsal: Aug. 21. Runs: Sept. 7-Oct. 8. Seeking Sally Brown: Female. 18-35. Lucy van Pelt: Female. 18-35. Snoopy: Male. 18-35. Schroeder: Male. 18-35. Charlie Brown: Male. 18-35. Linus van Pelt: Male. 18-35. Note: Each actor must be able to sing and move well or handle some choreography. Miracle on 34th Street. 1st rehearsal: Oct. 30. Runs: Nov. 16-Dec. 19. Seeking Kris Kringle: Male. 45-60. Doris: Female. 25-40. Fred: Male. 25-40. To Kill A Mockingbird. 1st rehearsal: Feb. 12, 2007. Runs: March 1-April 1, 2007. Seeking Atticus: Male. 35-50. Calpurnia: African American female. 35-50. Walter Cunningham/Judge Taylor: Male. 35-55. Reverend Sykes: African American male. 35-50. Jean: Female. 25-35. Tom Robinson: African American. Suessical. 1st rehearsal: March 19, 2007. Runs: April 12-May 13, 2007. Seeking Cat in the Hat: Male. 18-35. Horton: Male. 18-40. Sour Kangaroo: Female. 18-40. Mr. Mayor: Male. 18-40. Mrs. Mayor: Female. 18-40. General Schmitz/Wickersham #1: Male. 18-30. Wickersham #2: Male. 18-30. Gertrude: Female. 16-25. The Grinch/Yertle: Male. 18-30. Bird Girls: Three women. 18-30. Mayzie: Female. 18-35. Note: Each actor must be able to sing and move well or handle some choreography. Please bring two contrasting monologues and 16 bars of a song. Please bring a picture and resume, stapled together. Performers of all ethnic and racial backgrounds are encouraged to attend. Always bring your Equity membership card to auditions.
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EPA, GREASE
Tue., May 23, 10am-5pm, Actors Equity Audition Center, 165 W. 46th St., 2nd fl, Studio D Fulton Opera House is holding EPAs for Grease, by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey, directed by Michael D. Mitchell. Equity LOA ref to LORT. First rehearsal Aug. 15, runs Sept. 7-24. Prepare a brief song from the show. Accompanist provided. Please bring picture and resume stapled together. Seeking Miss Lynch: (Female age 40 60) does not sing. A Grumpy English Teacher. Jan: (female age 24 30) Rock and Roll Belt. Loud member of the Pink Ladies gang. Marty: (female age 24 30) Alto Belt. Immature but most attractive member of the Pink Ladies gang. Betty Rizzo: (female age 25 35) Alto Belt A-C. The tough and sarcastic leader of the Pink Ladies. Doody: (male age 24 30) C Falsetto and plays the guitar. The youngest member of the Burger Palace Boys who worships the older members. Roger: (male age 24 30) G Falsetto. A jolly member of the Burger Palace Boys who enjoys 'mooning' people. Kenickie: (male age 24 30) Rock and Roll Tenor - C Falsetto. A tough member of the Burger Palace Boys and a car fanatic. Sonny Latierri: (male age 24 30) Rock and Roll Belt. A big-talking member of the Burger Palace Boys. Frenchy: (female age 24 32) Rock and Roll Belt. A Pink Lady who eventually drops out of school to enter Beauty School. She is extremely attentive to her appearance, well meaning, and an airhead. Sandy Dumbrowski: (female age 24 30) Rock and Roll Belt. The attractive, new, wholesome, and innocent girl in town. Patty Simcox: (female age 24 30) Only Sings w/ Chorus, twirls a mean baton A typical, attractive, confident cheerleader. Danny Zuko: (male age 24 30) Rock and Roll Tenor - Falsetto The macho, handsome leader of the Burger Palace Boys. Eugene Florczyk: (male age 24 30) Only sing with Chorus. A pompous but gullible nerd. Johnny Casino: (male age 35 45) Rock and Roll High Baritone A student at Rydell High School who leads a rock 'n' roll band. Vince Fontaine/Teen Angel: (male age 35 45) Rock and Roll Tenor w/ Falsetto E. Vince Fontaine is an egotistical radio disk jockey who is attracted to teenage girls. Teen Angel is an extremely attractive singer. Cha Cha Digregorio: (female age 25 35) Alto Belt (looking for character that is a great dancer NOT an Italian Siren like the film or revival.) The Fulton Theatre is a professional, historic landmark theatre celebrating 154 years located in Downtown Lancaster County in Pennsylvania. Roundtrip transportation and excellent housing provided. For more information and local season auditions visit website at www.thefulton.org. Theatre address: 12 N. Prince Street, Lancaster, PA, 17603.
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EPA WINGS THEATRE PRODUCTION, "FRANKENSTEIN"
Fri., May 5, 10AM-2PM (EPA), 2:30-6PM (Open),Wings Theatre, 154 Christopher St. Wings Theatre is holding EPAs and Open auditions for Frankenstein by Robert Mitchell, directed by John Henry Davis, musical director: Paul Staroba. Seasonal Showcase. Tier II. $380 stipend/project. 1st rehearsal June 9. Runs July 7-Aug. 5 in Wings’ New Musicals Series. Equity Principal Auditions: EPA procedures are in effect. Please prepare a 32-bar character piece and a 32-bar dramatic piece/ballad. Please bring your book of music in case you are asked to sing additional material. Please bring TWO sets of stapled headshots/resumes. Open Auditions: The producer will run all aspects of this call. EPA procedures are not in effect and no Equity Monitor will be provided. Please prepare a 32-bar character piece and a 32-bar dramatic piece/ballad. Please bring your book of music in case you are asked to sing additional material. Please bring TWO sets of stapled headshots/resumes. Note: Frankenstein is an ensemble piece. The actors playing Elizabeth, Justine, Clerval, and Father are onstage for almost the entire show, in a wide range of supporting roles. Versatility and varied skills are crucial for all cast members. Seeking Victor Frankenstein: Tenor, 20s or youngish 30s. Brilliant, idealistic and obsessed youth, but also irresponsible and naïve, he creates the Monster. As his eyes are opened to the realities of life, he becomes haunted by his creation and ruthless in his determination to destroy it. Monster: Baritone/bass. 30s-early 40s. Physically imposing, tall, powerful, and agile. Childlike and trusting by nature, at first. Suffering cruelties and misunderstanding, he learns to be strong-willed and vengeful. Elizabeth/others: Soprano with strong upper register, 20s. Ingenue/young leading lady. Pretty, self-assured, loving and determined, but also highly sensitive and emotional. Plays multiple other roles well. Justine/others: Mezzo, 30s or 40s. Character actress, wide range, comedic skills. The earthy, lively servant woman. Strong mover. Plays multiple other roles as well. Clerval/others: Baritenor, 20s-youngish 30s. Victor’s school friend, a Horatio type. Honest, caring, stalwart. Wide range of skills as young character actor, comedic ability, strong mover. Plays multiple other roles as well. Father/others: Bass/baritone, late 30s or 40s. Character actor to play multiple and varying roles, ranging from Corpse to Alchemist, to Magistrate, and others. Needs to be forceful at times, kind and vulnerable at others, strong mover. Performers unable to attend auditions may mail materials to Meranus Casting, W 85th St, 16D, NYC. Mark envelopes "Frankenstein." BOX AMERICANA: A WAL-MART RETAIL FANTASIA
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A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
Baltimore Shakespeare Festival is seeking an Equity Stage Manager for its production of A Midsummer Night's Dream, by Shakespeare, directed by Laura Hackman. SPT Tier 2, $250 min for SM. On contract May 30, first rehearsal June 6. 26 rehearsal hours/wk. rehearses mostly weeknights and weekend afternoons. Runs July 7-23 outdoors at Evergreen Meadow. Eight-week contract. Equity Stage Managers may email resumes to: Kimberley_Lynne@msn.com. More info: www.baltimoreshakespeare.org.
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UNDERSTUDY SOME GIRL(S)
Fri., May 12, 10AM-6PM, Lunch: 1:30-2:30, Telsey & Co. Studios, 311 W 43rd St, 10th Fl., (between 8th and 9th Aves.). MCC Theater is holding Understudy EPAs for Some Girl(s) by Neil LaBute, directed by Jo Bonney, artistic directors: Robert Lupone and Bernard Telsey, associate artistic director: William Cantler. Off-Broadway Tier C. $674/wk. minimum. 1st rehearsal: On.about June 17. Runs at the Lucille Lortel Theatre. Closes July 8. Please prepare a brief contemporary monologue. Please bring a picture and resume, stapled together. Seeking understudies only The Man: CAST, Eric McCormack. Understudy only sought. Early 30s. A fast talker; smart, articulate. He should be likeable, masculine, a regular "guy" who likes sports and cars and other guy things. Can be very charming when he needs to be, in a boyish sort of way. Late 30s. Covers Eric McCormack. Female Understudy: 28-38. Covers the following four parts, which are cast: Sam: CAST, Brooke Smith. Female, early 30s. She is the girl who stayed in the hometown, married the grocery store manager, and has a family. She is basically sweet, but can be sarcastic as well. Wholesome, sincere, honest, straightforward. Tyler: CAST, Judy Reyes. Female, 28. Self-confident, centered, and quite aware of her sex appeal. A bit of a wise-cracker, funny and sometimes sarcastic. She tends to tell it like it is and not apologize for her frankness. Lindsay: CAST, Fran Drescher. Female, 40s. She is a college professor. Maturely sexy. Worldly, sophisticated, chic, self-confident and very articulate. Bobbie: CAST, Maura Tierney. Female, 30. Charming, smart, independent, self-reliant, realistic, focused, no-nonsense, attractive and not the least bit conceited. Feels very comfortable with herself in the world.

Wednesday, April 19, 2006

Casting News Hot Off The Wire - Various Sources

NEW MISS AMERICA CONTEST HOSTED BY COUNTRY MUSIC TELEVISION BECOMES REALITY TV FORMAT
The 85 year old Miss America pageant will broadcast a reality series next year to draw viewers and let the audience choose some of the finalists. The Associated Press reported Country Music Television will show the seven episode "Finding Miss America" in the days leading up to the January 2007 pageant, the network and the Miss America Organization announced on Saturday. Each episode will focus on a group of contestants as they live together and compete in preliminary competitions. At the end of the preliminary period, judges will tally their votes and secretly select 8 of the 15 top finalists, who will be revealed at the live pageant. Viewers will be able to vote at the end of each episode to select the remaining finalists. CMT picked up the Miss America Pageant after ABC dropped it in 2004 because of low ratings. The road to the Miss America competition in Atlantic City begins in a town near you. To become Miss America, a contestant must first win a local competition and then compete to represent her state, a process requiring personal commitment, hard work and talent. A woman may compete as a state titleholder only once at the national Miss America competition. If you are interested in receiving more information about becoming a contestant in the Miss America system, just click here and navigate to the state you are interested in competing in.
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MOBETTA FILMS CASTS THE MASQUERADE (SHORT FILM) ALBANY, NEW YORK
Union. Director: TBD. Role Playing between a married couple commencing at a Masquearade Party. Four days, starts Mid May.
Breakdown:
Female / 31-40 yrs. / African American. Requires Nudity. Charmaine - Lead Character: sophisticated, beautiful, tall, and sure of herself. Warning, only apply if you are comfortable with dialogue with strong sensual content. This is not an adult film, however, it isnt a Disney film either.
Apply to:
Kevin Craig West, MoBetta Films, PO Box 484, Troy, NY 12181-0484
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CELEBRITY POKER TOURNAMENT (TV) FROM GROOVY LIKE A MOVIE, TEMECULA
Non-Union. Director: Brent Altomare. Celebrity Poker tournament to air on regional television. 4 shows total. Looking for attractive, credible, female sideline reporter for a celebrity poker tournament to be aired on regional cable. Must be knowledgeable about poker. Experience with poker tournaments a plus. April 30 - prep/rehearsal. May 1, May 2 - Shoot. Please send headshots and resumes via email (preferred due to the short turnaround) or via snail mail. No phone calls please.
Breakdown:
Female / 25-30 yrs. / Any Ethnicity.
Apply to:
Brent Altomare, Groovy Like a Movie, ATTN: Celebrity Poker Casting,
9606 Aero Drive, Suite 2200, San Diego, CA 92123. Email: brent@groovylikeamovie.com
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TALL FILMS PROJECT (SHORT FILM), NEW YORK/SAVANNAH, GA
Non-Union. Director: Minji Kang. 'Her Smile' Savannah College of Art and Design Directing Final Project We are going to create 'Korea Red Light District' in Savannah. It is 5minute short film, and it will be shot on industry standered 35mm camera. 3 days Production will be held (May 12th 13th 14th) looking for 1) 16-23 years old girl (Prefer Asian but apply to all): required half Nudity. 2) 40- 60 years old man (nudity required)-Prefer Asian man but apply to all race). Travel expenses (car, plane) will be reimbursed.
Breakdown:
SUMI: 18-25 years old working as prostitute in red light district in Korea; SUMI'S FATHER: 18-25 years old working as prostitute in red light district in Korea
Apply to:
Minji Kang, Tali Film at: http://asp.wn.com/feedback/minjifeedback_form.htm
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NLP PRODUCTIONS SEEKING MODELS FOR TELEVISION, NEW YORK
Please read carefully. We are Casting several types of people for a hospice care company called Vitas. The idea for the shoot is that each person has his or her treasured object (hobby) with them in the photo. Shoot dates are: April 18-19-20 (Tues, - Wed. - Thurs) in NYC area. One (1) day only Pay: $600 flat rate / Usage is for trade brochures that go to hospital, doctors and patients. Cash Payment At End of Shoot Day.
Breakdowns:
African Amer. Male / Age 50-65 / to play Doctor & son; African Amer. Female / Age 50-65 / to play nurse; African Amer. male 80s / to play patient/ Objects: War vet ( old uniform, medals, badges, etc) Baseball Player ( old team photos, glove,etc); Afr. Amer. Female/Age 80+ to play patient/ Objects: Knitting, reader; Japanese Female /Age 80yr+/to play patient/ Objects: Orchids or other; Japanese Male /Age 80s/ to play patient/ Objects: Japanese calligraphy / Bonsai Tree; Latin Female / Age 50ish/ to play nurse & mother; Latin boy or girl / Age 8 to12 yr. to play cancer patient / Objects: Wearing USA team shirt; Caucasian woman / Age 50-65ish / to play Nurse & daughter / Other Objects: Mounted Butterfly collection Old Planes; 3 Caucasian men age -80s/ to play Patient/ Objects: WWII vet( with old photos, etc) Wine Connoisseur Avid chess; Caucasian Woman - 80s/to play patient/ Objects: Dog breeder with 3 dogs / love letters, etc.; Caucasian Man /Age 30-38 yr. to play AIDS Patient / objects: Loves Music CD player/ MP3 player
Please email photo’s & include your description of your treasured item along with full contact information. **Casting will be held Thurs. April 6. Please bring treasured item or several photo’s of item with you to the casting. Details will be supplied upon individual basis.
Apply to:
Nannette Patridge. Email: shootinfo@nlpproductions.com. Phone: 212-604-0478.
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ASPECT FILM AND VIDEO CASTS FOR CORPORATE PROJECT TBD, NEW YORK
Equity. We are looking for a talented presenter based in New York to front a new channel broadcast via the web. This will form part of several international shoots we are doing across Europe as part of this exciting new project, each country will have a unique presenter. Could you be the face of the New York project? Whether you are male or female we want a top class business minded presenter with a highly professional attitude. We want someone with flair, originality, enthusiasm and curiosity to open some of our shows aimed at an international corporate audience. Our ideal candidate is approx. 35 years old, or younger but looks like they could be 35. Previous experience is preferred, and committment to achieving the best is a must. Personality is key in this project. If this is the opportunity for you, please send examples of your work either via email or uploaded onto a weblink. We are based in England, UK so having examples of work available via web/email is preferable. The shoot will take place over two days in New York. Rates to be confirmed.
Breakdown:
Either gender / 31-40 yrs. / Any Ethnicity.
Apply to:
Jill; Email: jill@aspectfilmandvideo.co.uk
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AUDIOWORKS PRODUCERS GROUP HAS ONGOING VOICE-OVER PROJECT, NEW YORK
Non-Union. Director: Various. We are building a talent pool of Dutch talent for film and cartoon dubbing. $50/hour. Please send email: kip@audioworks.tv or lbs@audioworks.tv or call if interested and qualified. Ask for Lisa or Kip at 917-293-2787.
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A PLUS CASTING CASTS FOR "THE OTHER ONE" (FEATURE FILM), LOS ANGELES
Non-Union. Director: Frank Zimmer. Comparable to 'Lie With Me' and 'The Dreamers' (rent them at Blockbuster check them out online) , this film is about betrayal and sex. A man cheats on his fiance with another girl, but their relationship is only about sex, but he loves his fiance. This role is for a mature guy between ages 19-25. Full nudity is required (watch Lie With Me and The Dreamers for comparisons). He is young, sexual, and a good body (no body hair). This is the lead, just out of college, has a fiance but is attracted to another girl purely for sex, but he loves his fiance. Please provide full JPEGS with submission (nude and non nude), as this is a National Casting on a tight deadline.
Breakdown:
Male / 18-24 yrs. / Any Ethnicity. Requires Nudity.
Apply to:
Mark Blige; Email: apluscasting@gmail.com
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CITY LIGHTS TELEVISION CASTING FOR "SHE HOUSE", LAS VEGAS
Non-Union. Director: TBD. City Lights Televison is producing a televison 'home make-over' show that will air on WE: Women's Entertainment. 2 Designers will compete to make-over multiple rooms in one house in order to create the perfect 'She House'. The designer who has decorated the most rooms, will win a cash prize. Afterwards, the house will be given away through a sweepstakes.
Breakdowns:
'Home Decorators/Designers' Applicants should have 1-5 years experience as a Home Decorator, and have graduated from an accredited design school. TV/Film experience is a plus; 'Hunky Handyman' Applicants should posses meduim level crafting, carpentry, electrical, and painting skills. TV/Film experience is a plus.
Apply to:
Casting Director. Please send your resume and a picture to: SHcasting@citylightsmedia.com
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MATHEW BROTHERS INC. CASTS FOR "CELEBRITY" (FEATURE FILM), HOLLYWOOD
Non-Union. Director: Steve. A Hollywood Film under development seeks Main Actors. The Movie portrays the Life and Attitudes of Celbrities in there day to day life. .Seeking 'Celebrity Look Alikes' for the leading roles.
Breakdowns:
Seeking 'Tom Cruise' Look Alikes: The Leading Actor with excellent acting skills and looks and appearence of 'Tom Cruise' Age between: 25 - 40; Seeking 'Julia Roberts' Look Alikes:The leading actress with excellent acting skills and looks and appearence of 'Julia Roberts' Age between: 16 - 28.
Apply to:
John Mathew. Email resume to: reeljobs@yahoo.com
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CINEMA PANOPTICON CASTS FOR FEATURE FILM, DETROIT
Union. Director: Cinema Panopticon. Now casting lead and major supporting roles for Super 16mm independent feature film. Five week production based in Se Michigan, starts summer ('06 or '07). SAG agreement currently in process; project will fall under Sag's modified low budget agreement. Strong, unique screenplay. Film will be gonzo subversion of classic noir and sci-fi. Email current headshot and resume.
Breakdowns:
MALE LEAD - (age 23-30) Caucasian. Hell-raising manual laborer; wiry but not huge, fun-loving, smartass, kamikaze temper; LEAD VILLAIN - (age 45-65) Caucasian. Big, flint-hard, alpha American businessman. A sinister industrialist with possible ties to organized crime and the darker reaches of the United States government.
Apply to:
Casting Department. Email: casting@cinemapanopticon.com; http://cinemapanopticon.com/
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CONNECTIONS434 MODELS & TALENT CASTS FOR TV, COMMERCIALS AND FILM, US
Non-Union. Director: N/A. accepting Head Shots/Comps for TV, film, commercials all across the United States.
Breakdown:
All types, shapes and sizes... all ages welcome to submit head shots, comp cards etc. for tv, film, movies, commercials, voice-overs, theatre, etc.
Apply to:
Todd Hewitt, 1999 West Colonial Drive, Orlando, Florida 32804, 212-501-6603 or 407-581-2555. Email: connections434@aol.com; Web: http://www.connections434.net
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LONE EAGLE MEDIA CASTING FEMALE HOSTS FOR "LONE EAGLE RADIO RODE KNYTES TV (TELEVISION), COALVILLE
Lone Eagle Media, owners of Rode Knytes Television, are looking for female co-hosts and feature talent. We are making a short film for our advertising, as well as infomercials for our supporting company. If you are of a southern country nature, great looking with a desire to succeed, then apply today. Pay based upon experience but will not be under $50,000.00 per year. If you're looking for a serious media career that is more than a one time gig, and you live near or at least 100 miles of Salt Lake City, Utah, then email us today. Our feature film begins shooting May 1, 2006.
Breakdowns:
Ex-wife, biker girl, from Sturgis type. Should be the look and attitude of a biker gal, knowing correct buzz words. Should not be intimidated being around bikers. WILL DO FEATURE WORK ON EVENTS ETC FOR THE BIKER COMMUNITY; Trucker feature,host, will do reports and special features regarding the trucking industry. Should be of the trucker kountry gal, with looks and attitude similar to country singer Gretchen Wilson; Farm feature reporter, will do feature articles on the farming agri business community. Will be in the movie. Should know production agriculture; Co-Host, will co host Biker Television Show. Should be of the biker community, should not be uncomfortable around bikers. Will on the movie.
Apply to:
Patrick Montgomery, 285 East 1450 North #224; Email: loneeaglechoppers@hotmail.com
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OPEN CALL, SEUSSICAL
Wed., April 26, sign in begins at 10 am, Chelsea Studios, 151 W. 26th St., 6th fl. Theatreworks/USA will holding an Open Call for Seussical, by Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens. TYA ASM min $4421 First rehearsal Sept. 18, tours Oct. 14-Dec. 10. Producer will run all aspects of this call. EPA procedures are Not in effect, and no equity monitor will be provided. Please prepare 16 bars of a pop or contemporary musical theatre song. Be prepared to read from sides. Please bring a picture and resume, stapled together. Shortened TYA version of the Broadway musical. Seeking actors for all roles. All MUST be versatile singer/actor/dancers with comedic flair. Also must be able to carry tight harmonies. Actors will be hired as Actor/Assistant Stage Managers: Cat in the Hat: Male or female, 20s-30s. Extremely hip. Impish, mischievous, tongue-in-cheek quality. A sense of irony, mockery and anarchy, but also the capacity for warmth and compassion. A force of good, of humor, of wit, adventure and magic. Horton the Elephant: Stocky male, 20s-30s. Bari-tenor. Simple, sincere, somewhat out of place in a hip, cynical world. Earnest and true to himself. Gertrude: Sexy female, 20s. Soprano with a mix-belt. Insecure and vain. Feels she isn’t good enough, pretty enough, talented enough. Shy, awkward. Mayzie: 20something woman. Mix/belt. Ssexy female. Selfish and self-centered, but also charming. Sour Kangaroo: African-American woman, 20s-early 30s. Lively, sassy, cynical gal with a heart of gold buried somewhere deep beneath layers of sarcasm and teasing. Never lets up, that’s just how she is. Wickersham Brothers: 20something?early 30something. Bari-tenor. Any ethnicity. High school "baddies" who get pleasure out of teasing and tricks, but who would never do anything truly bad. Gleefully mischievous. One of the brothers will also play Mr. Mayor, a real decent "American" who has read a little too much Dr. Spock. Bird Girls: Any ethnicity, 20s-early 30s. Sopranos with a mix/belt. Our lovely narrators, a trio of friends who have fun with each other, relate to one another, play off one another. Gal pals who love looking pretty, strutting their stuff, hanging out with that cool Mayzie. One of the girls will also play Mrs. Mayor, a real decent "American" who has read a little too much Dr. Spock. JoJo: 20something male to play a boy. Tenor. A boy with very real talents and problems. His unbridled imagination enables him to solve problems, find his way, and ultimately save the world. Theatre’s statement: "ALL MINORITIES STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND."
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SHENANDOAH SUMMER MUSIC THEATRE
The Shenandoah Summer Music Theatre in Winchester, VA seeks photos and resumes. Guest Artist (approval pending), producing artistic director Harold Herman. Send pictures and resumes to: Harold Herman, Producing Artistic Director, Shenandoah Summer Music Theatre, 1460 University Drive, Winchester, VA 22601. Season includes: Cats, by Andrew Lloyd Webber, lyrics TS Eliot. First rehearsal May 30, runs June 14-25. Seeking: Grizabella. 42nd Street, by Michael Stewart and Mark Bramble. First rehearsal June 15, runs June 28-July 9. Seeking: Julian Marsh, Dorothy Brock, Pat Denning. Footloose, by Tom Snow, Dean Pitchford. First rehearsal June 29, runs July 12-22. Seeking: Ethel McCormack.
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EPA, GREASE
Tue., May 23, 10am-5pm, Actors Equity Audition Center, 165 W. 46th St., 2nd fl, Studio D Fulton Opera House is holding EPAs for Grease, by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey, directed by Michael D. Mitchell. Equity LOA ref to LORT. First rehearsal Aug. 15, runs Sept. 7-24. Prepare a brief song from the show. Accompanist provided. Please bring picture and resume stapled together. Seeking: Miss Lynch: (Female age 40: 60) does not sing. A Grumpy English Teacher. Jan: (female age 24: 30) Rock and Roll Belt. Loud member of the Pink Ladies gang. Marty: (female age 24: 30) Alto Belt. Immature but most attractive member of the Pink Ladies gang. Betty Rizzo: (female age 25: 35) Alto Belt A-C. The tough and sarcastic leader of the Pink Ladies. Doody: (male age 24: 30) C: Falsetto and plays the guitar. The youngest member of the Burger Palace Boys who worships the older members. Roger: (male age 24: 30) G: Falsetto. A jolly member of the Burger Palace Boys who enjoys 'mooning' people. Kenickie: (male age 24: 30) Rock and Roll Tenor - C: Falsetto. A tough member of the Burger Palace Boys and a car fanatic. Sonny Latierri: (male age 24: 30) Rock and Roll Belt. A big-talking member of the Burger Palace Boys. Frenchy: (female age 24: 32) Rock and Roll Belt. A Pink Lady who eventually drops out of school to enter Beauty School. She is extremely attentive to her appearance, well meaning, and an airhead. Sandy Dumbrowski: (female age 24: 30) Rock and Roll Belt. The attractive, new, wholesome, and innocent girl in town. Patty Simcox: (female age 24: 30) Only Sings w/ Chorus, twirls a mean baton A typical, attractive, confident cheerleader. Danny Zuko: (male age 24: 30) Rock and Roll Tenor - Falsetto The macho, handsome leader of the Burger Palace Boys. Eugene Florczyk: (male age 24: 30) Only sing with Chorus. A pompous but gullible nerd. Johnny Casino: (male age 35: 45) Rock and Roll High Baritone A student at Rydell High School who leads a rock 'n' roll band. Vince Fontaine/Teen Angel: (male age 35: 45) Rock and Roll Tenor w/ Falsetto E. Vince Fontaine is an egotistical radio disk jockey who is attracted to teenage girls. Teen Angel is an extremely attractive singer. Cha Cha Digregorio: (female age 25: 35) Alto Belt (looking for character that is a great dancer NOT an Italian Siren like the film or revival.) The Fulton Theatre is a professional, historic landmark theatre celebrating 154 years located in Downtown Lancaster County in Pennsylvania. Roundtrip transportation and excellent housing provided. For more information and local season auditions visit website at www.thefulton.org. Theatre address: 12 N. Prince Street, Lancaster, PA, 17603.
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JESUS AND MANDY
Fri., April 21, 11am-7pm (break 2:30-3:30), Theater for the New City, 155 First Ave. (b/w 9th and 10th St.) Theater for the New City will be holding EPAs for Jesus and Mandy, by Eric Bernat and Robin Carrigan, directed by David Drake. Seasonal Showcase, $772 stipend/project. First rehearsal May 11, performances start June 8. Please bring a brief, contemporary comic monologue. Please bring a picture and resume, stapled together. A new comedy with dance, premiered at the 2004 NY Fringe Festival. THIS IS NOT CHILDREN'S THEATER. Think of a Saturday morning cartoon à la Christopher Durang. Set in the bubblegum 70's, Mandy, the "sickest little girl in the world" meets a bummed-out Jesus in the afterlife and, with her imaginary friends, plans to shake him out of his depression. Seeking: STRONG COMEDIC ACTORS with STRONG DANCE SKILLS. All the characters dance, and while the ability to pick up and execute choreography is a must, it is more important that the performer is able to "boogie," "jam," and/or "get down". A multicultural ensemble cast is sought. All performers are onstage for the entire 90-minute running time. Mandy: 12 years old, brainy and imaginative. SEEKING ADULT ACTRESS who can instill the character with boundless energy and youthful optimism. Ned: 20-35. A male fashion doll come to life, handsome and all-American. Ivy: 20-35. Mandy's I.V. pole come to life. Picture a young Pam Grier type. Beastro: An adorable stuffed animal come to life. All types considered. Great opportunity for a strong physical comic who is either stocky or chubby. The role of Herr Gabor / Masked Man has been cast. www.theater.emory.edu.
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THE WIZARD OF OZ
Wed., May 17, 10am: female dancers who sing, 2 pm: male dancers who sing, Equity Audition Center, 165 W. 46th St., 2nd fl., Studio D North Carolina Theater in Raleigh, NC is holding ECCs for dancers who sing for The Wizard of Oz, by L. Frank Baum, directed by Casey Hushion. Equity LOA, $585 min. Prepare 16 bars of a traditional musical theater song. Please bring picture/resume, stapled together. Equity Chorus Procedures in effect. Seeking: Equity Female and Male Dancers, of any ethnicity, who sing for the ensemble. Auditioning performers may also be considered for the following roles: Dorothy Gale, Aunt Em/Glinda the Good Witch, Hunk/The Scarecrow, Hickory/The Tinman, Zeke/The Cowardly Lion, Amira Gulch/The Wicked Witch of the West, Professor Marvel/The Wizard of Oz, Uncle Henry, Mayor of Munchkin land, Barristers, Coroner, Crow Specialty, Apple Tree Specialty, Nikko, Winkie General. Rehearsals held at NCT Studios, 3043 Barrow Drive, Raleigh, NC 27616 and the Progress Energy Performing Arts Center (Raleigh Memorial Auditorium), 2 E. South St., Raleigh, NC 27601.
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A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
Baltimore Shakespeare Festival is seeking an Equity Stage Manager for its production of A Midsummer Night's Dream, by Shakespeare, directed by Laura Hackman. SPT Tier 2, $250 min for SM. On contract May 30, first rehearsal June 6. 26 rehearsal hours/wk. rehearses mostly weeknights and weekend afternoons. Runs July 7-23 outdoors at Evergreen Meadow. Eight-week contract. Equity Stage Managers may email resumes to: Kimberley_Lynne@msn.com. More info: www.baltimoreshakespeare.org.
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GREASE
May 24, 10am - Equity male singers, 2pm - equity female singers, Actors' Equity Audition Center, 165 W. 46th St., 2nd fl, studio D. Fulton Opera House is holding ECCs for Singers who dance for its production of Grease, by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casy, directed by Michael D. Mitchell. Equity LOA ref to LORT. First rehearsal Aug. 15, runs Sept. 7-24. Prepare 32 bars of a song from the show. Accompanist provided. Please bring picture and resume, stapled together. Equity Chorus Procedures are in effect. Seeking: Pink Ladies and Burger Palace Boys. The Fulton Theatre is a professional, historic landmark theatre celebrating 154 years located in Downtown Lancaster County in Pennsylvania. Roundtrip transportation and excellent housing provided. For more information and local season auditions visit website at www.thefulton.org. Theatre address: 12 N. Prince Street, Lancaster, PA, 17603.
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WITH AND WITHOUT
Blueberry Pond Theatre Ensemble in Ossining NY is seeking an Equity Stage Manager for With and Without, written and directed by Jeffrey Sweet. SPT Tier 4, SM min $324 Production dates: June 9-July 9. Day rehearsals until opening week. Rehearsals and performances in company's 49-seat theatre in Ossining. Equity Stage managers may email resumes to: blueberryschedule@yahoo.com, or mail to: Cynthia Granville, Artistic Director, c/o 162 Nestbit St., Weehawken, NJ 07086-6817. Revised and updated version, developed at the Theatre, of this work by its award-winning Playwright in residence. ESM interest in / availability for 06-097 season a plus but not required. www.blueberrypond.org. Theatre is approximately 50 min. north of Manhattan via car or Metro North Railroad.
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RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR, DANCERS
Tue., May 2, female dancers 10am, male dancers 2pm, Radio City Music Hall, 44 W. 51st St. Radio City will be conducting auditions for male and female dancers, male and female singers who dance and children to perform in the year 2006 Radio City Chrimstas Spectacular productions in cities outside of New York, including Chicago, Boston, Dallas, Houston, and Nashville. Rehearsals begin in Oct. and early Nov. (Schedules vary) and performances run through the end of Dec. Travel and housing are provided. All performers must be at least 18 years of age to audition (children age: Boys, 7-14, Girls, 10-14). Tutoring is provided for children. Radio City is committed to racially diverse casting for all roles. The auditions will be conducted by supervising director Linda Haberman. If cast, you will be offered an AGVA contract. Both union and non-union will be seen. AGVA members will be seen first. Be prepared to learn ballet and jazz combinations. If you also sing, please bring sheet music. All female dancers must work en pointe and must have their pointe shoes with them to audition. Callbacks Wed., May 3rd. Radio City Entertainment is committed to multi-ethnic casting and is an equal opportunity employer. AGVA, Non-AGVA. All audition dates and times are subject to change, please visit www.radiocityauditions.com or call the Radio City Audition Hotline at 212-485-7399, before attending any calls. RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR, SINGERS Thurs., May 4, male singers who dance - 10am, female singers who dance - 1pm., Radio City Music Hall, 44 W. 51st St. Radio City will be conducting auditions for male and female dancers, male and female singers who dance and children to perform in the year 2006 Radio City Chrimstas Spectacular productions in cities outside of New York, including Chicago, Boston, Dallas, Houston, and Nashville. Rehearsals begin in Oct. and early Nov. (Schedules vary) and performances run through the end of Dec. Travel and housing are provided. All performers must be at least 18 years of age to audition (children age: Boys, 7-14, Girls, 10-14). Tutoring is provided for children. Radio City is committed to racially diverse casting for all roles. The auditions will be conducted by supervising director Linda Haberman. If cast, you will be offered an AGVA contract. Both union and non-union will be seen. AGVA members will be seen first. Bring an up-tempo song and a ballad in your key. An accompanist will be provided. No recorded music will be permitted. Please be prepared to dance. Callbacks Friday, May 5th. Radio City Entertainment is committed to multi-ethnic casting and is an equal opportunity employer. AGVA, Non-AGVA. All audition dates and times are subject to change, please visit www.radiocityauditions.com or call the Radio City Audition Hotline at 212-485-7399, before attending any calls. RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR, CHILDREN Wed., May 3rd, 4pm, Radio City Music Hall, 44 W. 51st St. Radio City will be conducting auditions for male and female dancers, male and female singers who dance and children to perform in the year 2006 Radio City Chrimstas Spectacular productions in cities outside of New York, including Chicago, Boston, Dallas, Houston, and Nashville. Rehearsals begin in Oct. and early Nov. (Schedules vary) and performances run through the end of Dec. Travel and housing are provided. All performers must be at least 18 years of age to audition (children age: Boys, 7-14, Girls, 10-14). Tutoring is provided for children. Radio City is committed to racially diverse casting for all roles. The auditions will be conducted by supervising director Linda Haberman. If cast, you will be offered an AGVA contract. Both union and non-union will be seen. AGVA members will be seen first. Children (boys 7-14, girls 10-14 years of age) must be 4 feet 10 inches tall or under (measurements will be taken). Both boys and girls must have some jazz dance abilty. In addition, Girls must be strong in ballet and have at least one year of experience en pointe. Girls must bring their pointe shoes with them to audition. There will be no exceptions. Please note: Girls should look more like little girls than young women. Both boys and girls may be asked to sing a song, which they will be taught. Radio City Entertainment is committed to multi-ethnic casting and is an equal opportunity employer. AGVA, Non-AGVA. All audition dates and times are subject to change, please visit www.radiocityauditions.com or call the Radio City Audition Hotline at 212-485-7399, before attending any calls.

Tuesday, April 04, 2006

Mobile Entertainment Summit, BMI Latin Music Awards, Country Music Songwriters Party, ASCAP "I Create Music" EXPO, 90 Minutes OnEarth Film Showcase

MIPTV, which opens in Cannes April 3 to 7, is a trade event for professionals from the audiovisual industry and features another industry event, MILIA. The "Writers Bloc Presents..." series features political satirist Mort Sahl in conversation with "Curb Your Enthusiasm" director Bob Weide, for its April 3 event happening in Beverly Hills. This year the 2006 Mobile Entertainment Summit takes place across the street from the CTIA Wireless convention in Las Vegas on April 4, hosting a deal-making environment between content owners and distributors surveying the hottest trends for mobile content and applications. The Mobile Entertainment Party happens April 6 at venue The Beach. For the 37th Annual Gospel Music Association Music Awards in Nashville, ticket holders will be invited to a special artist meet-and-greet the week of the awards show on April 5. BMI Latin Music Awards, taking place in New York on April 7, is a black-tie, invitation-only awards dinner and ceremony honoring songwriters, composers and music publishers. The 3-day Scriptwriters Showcase starting April 7 in Universal City, is a conference and marketplace hosted by Final Draft and scr(i)pt magazine. For the 2 day "Hollywood Comes to Albuquerque New Mexico", produced Hollywood screenwriter, Ted Perkins, presents his seminar in Albuquerque illustrating a complete guide on how to develop, pitch, write, finance, produce and sell a first film. The "Philadelphia Chapter Recording Academy Honors 2006", on April 10 in Philadelphia, opens with a VIP/press reception and silent auction followed by The Recording Academy Honors show and dinner. At the April 20 Academy of Country Music Songwriters Party songwriters are welcome to come and celebrate #1 songs from January 2005 to February 2006, and have a chance to win a trip to the 41st annual Academy of Coutry Music Awards, all happening in Nashville. ASCAP announces the launch of the ASCAP "I Create Music" EXPO, a major entertainment industry conference 100% dedicated to songwriter/composer music creation, and running April 20 to 22 in Los Angeles. For its "90 Minutes OnEarth" showcase Absurd Machine Films is inviting you to participate in a global filmmaking opportunity. On April 22, 2006 between 3:00 pm and 4:30 pm GMT people from all walks of life can share in the independent filmmaking spirit. Absurd Machine is asking you to contribute a short video clip of whatever you like, anything you want to show to the world at that moment, the subject matter and content are up to you. If your clip is used in the final film, you will be notified and credited for your contribution. To learn more you can contact Absurd Machine at email address: contact@90minutesonearth.com, or you can visit the website http://www.90minutesonearth.com to learn more about the submission process. National Association of Broadcasters conference and electronics media show happens this year from April 22 to 27 in Las Vegas. This month's London-based BMI/Club Fandango Musical Showcase on April 27, features Lorraine, The Voom Blooms and The New Cassettes. During the run of the New Orleans Jazz And Heritage Festival, which happens April 28 to 30, and again, May 5 to 7, celebrates the indigenous music and culture of New Orleans and Louisiana, happening in New Orleans. MusExpo 2006 tackles the most pressing and controversial facets of the global music business, as well as provide networking opportunities for musicians and executives in the music industry when it conducts sessions April 30 to May 3 in Los Angeles.

The above events are only a sampling of what is listed. Many of the events above have a submission process for indie and/or performing artists to take part in. Complete details are on the "Media, Entertainment and Performing Arts Industry News and Events" page at http://www.actorschecklist.com/news.html. Experience the newly relaunched message board on The Actor's Checklist which now permits user profiles and private messaging which you can find at http://actorschecklist.com/phpBB2/.

Wednesday, March 15, 2006

Casting News Hot Off The Wire! - As We Get 'Em, We Put 'Em Here!

CASTING FOR CHILDREN'S DVD

C.P. Casting is casting for a Children's DVD in a genre similar to the US TV show Hi-5 to educate and entertain pre-schoolers on various topics. This is a paying, non-union job (If you already auditioned for this job in January, you do NOT need to audition again -- we're just putting the word out again because the project has been delayed and they are seeking more diversity in the final cast!). Auditions, rehearsals, shooting, etc. will take place in the Boston area, one day (tba) early in April.

Breakdown:
Indian, Asian, African-American, or Hispanic (only), youthful, high- energy, fun, fit, FEMALE performers, age 18-24, who SING AND MOVE WELL. You should have an inviting personality for both pre-schoolers and their parents. You should be able to express yourself through singing, movement and dance. Pleasant voices, friendly faces and welcoming personalities. You should be able to morph your personality from being a leader to being one of the kids in the audience without pretending to be juvenile. Fun loving, caring and warm, with a nice singing voice, easy to listen to speaking voice, and inviting smile.

Music Rehearsals - 2 days, early in April
Vocal Recording Session - 3 days, early in April
Blocking Rehearsal - 1 day, middle of April
Film Shoot - 2 days, middle of April

Send your headshot and resume ASAP via regular mail to:

C.P. Casting, Inc.
537 Tremont Street
Boston, MA 02116
ATTN: CHILDREN'S DVD

Appropriate candidates will be contacted by phone to set up audition appointments.(Candidiates will be asked to prepare a 2 minute audition which showcases their ability to convey the above character attributes. They should prepare 32 bars of a high-energy, upbeat, contemporary pop or swing tune.(It's likely that no accompanist will be provided -- you may bring an accompaniment CD if you prefer.)

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EPA, NEW YORK STAGE AND FILM 2006 SEASON ? PART 1

Thurs., March 23, 10am-6pm (lunch 1:30-2:30), Ripley-Grier Studios, 520 Eighth Ave., 16th fl. New York Stage and Film in Poughkeepsie, NY, will be holding EPAs for its 2006 Season. SPT (tier and approval pending; 2005 season was on Tier 3 ($227/week minimum) and Tier 5 ($288/week minimum)). Producing Directors: Mark Linn-Baker, Max Mayer, Johanna Pfaelzer, Leslie Urdang. At auditions: Managing Producer: Elizabeth Timperman. General Manager: Charlie Whitehead. Please prepare EITHER A) a brief standard Broadway song OR B) a brief comedic or dramatic contemporary monologue OR C) 16 bars of a song and a one-minute monologue. An accompanist will be provided. Please bring a picture and resume, stapled together. Season runs June 12 ? July 30. First two shows of New York Stage and Film’s 2006 Season: PRAIRIE, by Beth Henley. Music: Rachel Portman. Lyrics: Donna DiNovelli. Director: Francesca Zambello. A musical adaptation based on the popular "Little House on the Prairie" books by Laura Ingalls Wilder. A dramatic/comedic period piece set in the Dakota Territory in the late 1870’s/early 1880’s. Seeking Laura Ingalls: Energetic and strong. Full of piss and vinegar, with a streak of mischief and a hearty laugh. We see her at age 13, 14 and 16. Brunette. Her father’s daughter. Pa: Charles Ingalls. A merry man, late 30s. Strong, healthy. As lively as the fiddle he plays. Capable of much warmth. Never gruff or macho. Ma: Caroline Ingalls. Strong and capable, with a warm heart. Dependable and beautiful; wise and practical. She can kick up her legs at a moment’s notice and just as quickly smooth back her apron. We never lose the sexual energy that unites her with Pa. Mary Ingalls: The eldest sister, two years older than Laura. Steadfast and stoic. Her goodness is thoughtful. Blonde. Her mother’s daughter. Carrie Ingalls: The youngest sister, four years younger than Laura. A sprite. Still clings to her mother’s apron strings and to Laura’s. In awe of her sister Laura. Almanzo Wilder: Lively and handsome. A layer of city sophistication. Loves a challenge, capable of selflessness. Muscular horse tamer. Ten years Laura’s senior. Nellie Oleson: Goodie two-shoes and class flirt. Laura’s contemporary. Constant talker. Some sense of vulnerability through all her lingo. --- A STEADY RAIN, by Keith Huff. Director TBA. A gritty modern-day two-man drama about the lives of two Chicago policemen. Seeking Denny: Hot-headed, bigoted Italian-American father of three who uses some questionable methods while trying to enforce the law. Joey: Sad Irish-American recovering alcoholic. Denny’s partner and best friend. Note from AEA: New York Stage and Film will hold Equity Principal Auditions for the remaining shows in its 2006 season at a later date. Actors’ Equity Association has granted an auditions concession to the producer. The full text of the concession is on file in the Equity Auditions Department office.

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DOCUMENTARY EDITOR NEEDED

Independent film company, Season Of Light Pictures, is looking for a documentary editor for a 75 minute feature doc on Traditional Chinese Martial Arts, set in Malaysia Borneo. The film was shot in September of 2005, with two Sony HDV cameras. It has gone through one rough cut/assembly. Looking for an experienced editor with the time and ambition to take what is there in the rough cut and run with it, without the daily supervision of the director. Reels can be sent to: c/o James Adolphus, Season Of Light Pictures, 312 Pleasant Avenue - #2, New York, NY 10035. Resumes and/or links can be sent to: seasonoflight@gmail.com. Job location is Manhattan/Brooklyn. Compensation: To Be Discussed.

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EQUITY PRODUCTION ECC, PRAIRIE

Thurs., March 30, 2pm Equity female singers, and 4pm Equity male singers, Actors’ Equity Association Audition Center, 165 W. 46th St., 2nd fl. New York Stage and Film in Poughkeepsie, NY, will be holding ECCs for Prairie. SPT (tier and approval pending; 2005 season was on Tier 3 ($227/week minimum) and Tier 5 ($288/week minimum)). Producing Directors: Mark Linn-Baker, Max Mayer, Johanna Pfaelzer and Leslie Urdang. Music: Rachel Portman. Lyrics: Donna DiNovelli Book: Beth Henley. Runs July 7-9 in Poughkeepsie, NY. Please prepare 16 bars of a song. Bring sheet music; an accompanist will be provided. Please bring a picture and resume, stapled together. A musical adaptation based on the popular "Little House on the Prairie" books by Laura Ingalls Wilder. A dramatic/comedic period piece set in the Dakota Territory in the late 1870’s /early 1880’s. The production will be performed in concert. Seeking Equity singers to play townsfolk including: dressmaker, teacher, pastor, doctor (African American), Mr. and Mrs. Brewster, school children that double (Clarence, Martha, Charles, Johnny Brewster, Ruby and Cap). Equity performers of all ethnic backgrounds are encouraged to attend this audition.

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2006 SOUTH ASIAN/INDIAN FILM FESTIVAL SEEKING APPLICANTS

The 3rd Annual South Asian International Film Festival will return Oct. 4-8. This five-day high-profile event showcases the best new and established filmmakers and highlights the recent explosion of talent and theme in South Asian cinema. 2006 SAIFF seeks applicants for both full/part-time seasonal staff and volunteer positions with office experience, excellent organizational and communication skills, computer experience (MS Office and Database programs), and an interest in South Asian film/video. All internships can receive college credit. Daily small stipends offered. Seeking - MANAGEMENT & OPERATIONS: 1) Executive Assistant: primary level of support for President/Founder or Managing Director (virtually a full-time position after Aug. 1st). 2) Managing Director: responsible for financial and logistical aspects of festival. Work with Operations department and Programming department to develop/implement the budget and festival program. Oversee publicity direction, advertising sales, fundraising and logistical coordination of visiting filmmakers. 3) Operations Manager: hire festival staff, oversee operations of festival, including administrative, budgetary and artistic elements and supervising festival personnel. 4) Volunteer Coordinator: coordinate established volunteer program with innovative new perks that engages up to 200 volunteers (manage recruitment, schedule shifts, track benefits); oversee manpower needs of departments and coordinate distribution of all marketing materials. 5) Office Administrator: manage contact and update media list; assist with general office management, including coordinating with filmmakers, talent and press. FILM REVIEW & CONTENT SELECTION: 6) Programming Director: develop programming concepts into programs. Supervise Programming Committee and prepare/approve acquired programming for festival. Identify potential production companies to serve as festival suppliers and participate in establishing festival programming strategies. 7) Programming Coordinator: review/coordinate festival submissions and selection process with Programming Committee. Traffic arrival/departure of film and video submissions and transport final selected film program to/from theaters. 8) Programming Committee: leads finding and reviewing best independent films within US and internationally with focus in/on South Asia, particularly with key programmers with active interest and access to films from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. 9) Programmer ? US/EUROPE/INTERNATIONAL: find and review best independent films within US, Europe and Internationally (excluding South Asia) for festival. 10) Programmers in INDIA, PAKISTAN, BANGLADESH/NEPAL/SRI LANKA: find and review best independent films within India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka for festival. 11) SPONSORSHIP & FUNDRAISING: 12) Director of Corporate Sponsorship: develop, maintain and implement large sponsor relationships, organize and secure principal funding or donor gifts. Determine and design sponsorship levels and target potential sponsors. 13) Director of Sponsorship & Strategic Partnership: solicit sponsorship from mid-size/smaller organizations and business, advertising from local and national interests, and in-kind donations from appropriate sources. Help develop individual donor base. 14) Director of Fundraising & Grants: secure local/national funding through public government and private financial institution programs. Requires excellent writing and communication skills; Grant writing skills/experience a plus. Targeted list provided. 15) Associate Development Director: set, track, analyze and consistently review progress toward fundraising goals and staff/volunteers engagement in fundraising activities. Utilize results to enhance fund-raising efforts. 16) Sponsorship Committee: a team of groups targets industries together or individually, manages existing sponsors and follow-up on new sponsorship leads with department heads, and coordinates sponsor accommodations and appearances. MARKETING & PUBLICITY: 17) Marketing Manager: develop marketing program promoting festival. Prepare target media list and creative marketing plan with strategic execution dates and timeframes under budgetary restraints. 18) Marketing Coordinator: review and coordinate marketing plan with Marketing Manager. Will get signed all marketing contracts and agreements and then follow-up on outlets to confirm delivery. 19) Publicist: coordinate communication with media, develop press releases, information packets, radio promotions, etc. Develop and distribute festival brochure and summer newsletter. Introduce festival to people and provide current information to webmaster to update website. 20) Press Director: responsible for all press coverage of the festival. Work with Publicist and Public Relations department in pitch developing stories and secure key coverage through local/national press and media. Arrange VIP and filmmaker public appearances and interviews. 21) Press Coordinator: review/coordinate press guestlists and assist the Press Director with press releases, media alerts, press invitations and announcements leading up to and after festival. Arrange pick-up/deliver collection of festival coverage from press outlets. CREATIVE & TECHNICAL: 22) Creative Director: help in creating identity materials associated with film festival (i.e. invites, posters, backdrops, catalogue, printing tickets, campaigns, advertising, etc). Work with in-house graphic and motion design team and coordinate with marketing department and Webmaster. 23) Webmaster: implement and administrate website. Includes, but not limited to, information architecture, designing, developing web pages, web scripting and programming. Oversees management of e-commerce capabilities and day-to-day updates. HOSPITALITY & SERVICES: 24) Hospitality Coordinator: Oversee communication, travel, hotel and event logistics for over 100 local and visiting filmmakers; coordinate filmmaker packages and ticket orders with Box Office. Manage all filmmaker, donor and sponsorship services and overlook VIP/Filmmaker Liaisons. 25) VIP/Filmmaker Liaisons: work with Hospitality Coordinator to orchestrate VIP and other special arrangements for donors, sponsors and influential members of film industry. PRODUCTION & SPECIAL EVENTS: 26) Production Manager: create schedules in relation to production including trucking, volunteer and set-up schedule, supervise set-up, research and compare prices of relevant production equipment and service rentals (i.e. lighting, sound, projectors, etc.) Arrange facility walk-through with staff and vendors and coordinate all departments. 27) Special Events Manager: select, negotiate and manage festival locations and afterparty venues, keeping in mind festival and sponsor needs. Event planning skills a plus; work with a qualified team of professionals experienced in event production/management. 28) Box Office Manager: orchestrate sale, organize film program tickets and seating charts. Work with Special Events Manager. LEGAL & ACCOUNTING: 29) Legal Consuls: looking to add key attorneys to growing SAIFF team to overlook film festival docs and filmmaker/studio agreements, protect SAIFF Intellectual Property, and review or meet other contractual needs. 30) Accounting & Bookkeeping: track staff payroll and festival expenses. Overlook existing budget and production overheads with Managing Director. GENERAL INTERESTS: 31) General Interests: general interest positions available for volunteers who want to get involved and support festival at various times during day or evening leading up to the festival, no prior film or film festival experience required. Please submit resume to Manish Gupta, SAIFF Correspondent: info@saiff.org. Please include cover letter noting department(s) complementing your interest/skill sets and the number of days/hours per week you can commit. Eligible applicants will be notified (phone or email). Some SAIFF positions start immediately into festival dates. Position review for first staff & volunteers conclude Fri., March 24.

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EQUITY STAGE, TWELFTH NIGHT

Actors Shakespeare Company in Hoboken, NJ, is looking for an Equity Stage Manager. SPT Tier 1 - SM: $205/week min. + pension/health. Producing Artistic Director: Colette Rice. Author: William Shakespeare. Director: Ron Sanborn. Assistant Director: Mia Borrelli. 1st rehearsal: May 15. Runs June 1-25. Stage Managers may send their resumes to: Actors Shakespeare Company, PO Box 311, Hoboken, NJ 07030.

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HIGH SCHOOL SHAKESPEARE INSTRUCTORS RESIDENCY

Northern Stage, a professional non-profit regional theatre located in White River Junction, Vermont, is seeking intructors for a one week High School Shakespeare Residency April 24-28. Four instructors will work with the 9th grade class exploring scenes from Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet." Candidates must have prior teaching experience and be trained in Classical Theater. Cultural diversity is welcome. Please send resumes to: Monique Peaslee, Director of Education, Northern Stage, P.O. Box 4287, White River Junction, VT 05001 or email: education@northernstage.org. Deadline: March 20th.

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DISNEY CRUISE LINE

April 3rd, 10am-Dancers, 1pm vocalists, Ripley-Grier Studios, 520 8th Ave, 16th Fl Seeking versatile singer/actor/dancer! Youthful male, 5'6" to 5'8", can play young teens. Strong tenor. Must have high movement skill. Please see www.disneyauditions.com for further information. DCL is also seeking taleted and versatile musical theater performers for mainstage productions on their luxury cruise ships in the Caribbean and Bahamas. Auditions will be held in New York at Ripley-Grier Studios, 520 8th Ave 16th floor, on April 3. Dancers at 10 a.m. and Musical Theater Vocalists at 1 p.m. All performers must be trained vocalists and actors who move well, or trained dancers with vocal ability. Casting need for authentic male dancers experiencd in tap. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age. Reearsals are held in Toronto. Contracts are approximately 7-9 months and include competitive pay, room and board, and no cruise staff duties.

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CASTING BIBLICAL FEATURE FILM

Union. Director: not yet released. We are casting a major feature film and are seeking authentic Mediterranean / Middle Eastern actors. We are currently seeking: Females, age 13-18 Men & Women, late 20's-70's This project is based on a Biblical story, set in the Roman province of Judea, at the beginning of the first century A.D. Please visit http://www.castingamovie.com for information on how to submit. This is a paid project. Little or no acting experience is necessary. If you have visited the site and still have questions, please email us at castingamovie@gmail.com. Please forward this information to email distribution lists, post on your websites and newsletters, and tell your friends. Please help us get the word out. Submissions are due by March 15, 2006. Thank you! We look forward to receiving your submission. Web: http://www.castingamovie.com. Apply to: castingamovie@gmail.com

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MUSIC VIDEO MODELS AND DANCERS

Non-Union. Director: Franco Parente. Production: Let The Rhythm Hit 'Em (Music Video) Employer: John Doe Entertainment Location: South Florida Dates: Mid March. Rate: Dancers 800/day x 3 days (2 days rehearsal + 1 day shoot) Models 1000/day x 1 day. Looking for Female Models & Dancers for an upcoming music video project. Project will be viewed internationally on all major music video networks. Please send pics, contact info (including phone number) , city location & D. O. B. to: info@johndoeentertainment.com; Subject: Music Video. Web: http://www.johndoeentertainment.com. Apply to: Franco Parente

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VOICE OVER NEEDED FOR BEANSTALK PRODUCTIONS TELEVISION

Non-Union. Director: Brian Dentz. Voice over artist / actor needed for short industrial video (10 minutes) . The subject matter is energy efficient homes. We are seeking male and female voices ages 30 - 60. The recording will take place in a recording studio in Manhattan and will last approximetly 3 hours. Non-union / buy-out. New York area talent only please. Please email your resume/experience with an audio file sample of your voice (MP3) . Email: perro5@earthlink.net

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CASTING FOR SILVERBACK PRODUCTIONS TV PROJECT "THE SET-UP"

Non-Union. Director: Bill Hamilton. Actors comfortable with improv needed for television pilot. Part dating show, part candid camera, the actors will be placed in comedic situations during which dialog will be improvised based on the events in the scene. Also need background actors and one stunt actor. All Actors will be paid per shooting day.

Breakdowns:
1. Male / 25-30 yrs. / Any Ethnicity. [Others like this]
very good looking, in shape, intelligent, artsy-type, lean, masculine

2. Male / 25-30 yrs. / Any Ethnicity. [Others like this]
very good looking, in shape, business exec type, intelligent

3. Female / 25-30 yrs. / Any Ethnicity. [Others like this]
A feminine flower, sexy, curvy, fit, highly attractive, intelligent, definitely relationship oriented

All resumes should be sent to email: harrisedrh@aol.com

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BELL SOUTH COMMERCIAL PHOTO SHOOT

Non-Union. Director: Casey DeLong. Casting Call for Bell South photography shoot. Caucasian men and women ages 40-65 Casting audition is Monday, March 13 Shoot dates set for March 29, and April 4-6. Please email head shot and contact info for consideration to: casey@chrisstanford.com. Apply to: Casey DeLong. Casting Agencies, do not apply.

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DIVERSITY PLAYERS OF HARLEM SEASON

Diversity Players of Harlem is seeking actors for its upcoming season. Auditions are being held on March 12. Future productions are slated for May and September. Any performers interested must be committed during rehearsals and performances. Please submit a headshot and resume to the email: diversityplayersofharlem@yahoo.com. If you have any questions about the organization, future productions or play submissions please contact us using the following information: 244 Fifth Ave., #200, Attn: Dwight A. Williams, New York, NY 10001. Telephone: 212-591-1215. Website: www.diversityplayersofharlem.com. Email: diversityplayersofharlem@yahoo.com.

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RAT PACK PLAY NY

Artistis Unlimited needs a Sammy Davis type for a play about the Rat Pack in their Bad Musicals Festival. Send Picture and Resume to: Melba LaRose, NY Artists Unlimited, 212 W. 14 St., #2A, NYC 10011. Fax: 212-989-8864. Email: Nyatunltd@aol.com. The festival will be presented at Downeast Arts Center on April 20-May 12, Thurs.-Sun. on a rotating schedule.

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LOST IN YONKERS

Thurs., March 30 and Fri., March 31. 10am-6pm both days, TCG Audition Room, 520 Eighth Ave., 24th fl. Montana Repertory Theatre in Missoula, MT, will be holding auditions by APPOINTMENT only for Lost in Yonkers in Missoula, MT. U/RTA Nat'l Tour Tier II, $507/week min. + per diem. Artistic Director: Greg Johnson. Author: Neil Simon. Rehearsals begin in Dec. in Missoula, MT. National Tour runs January to April 2007. To be considered for an audition appointment, please email headshot and resume, with "YONKERS auditions" in the subject line, by March 15, 2006 to: montana.rep@mso.umt.edu. Email is the preferred submission method. Performers without email access may send headshot and resume by March 15, 2006 to: Montana Rep, Montana Repertory Theatre, University of Montana Department of Drama/Dance, Missoula, MT 59812. Performers who are given audition appointments are asked to prepare a two-minute monologue and be prepared to read from the script. Seeking - Eddie Kurnitz: 41. A widower; son of Grandma Kurnitz and father of Jay and Arty. A gentle nervous wreck. Bella: Mid 30s. Grandma Kurnitz's mentally-impaired daughter; aunt of Jay and Arty. Neat and sweet and pretty, if looking a little older than her age. As warm and congenial as she is emotionall arrested. Grandma Kurnitz: 70. Mother of Eddie, Bella, Louie and Ger; grandmother of Jay and Arty. Characterized by her tough attitude, which is underscored by her harsh German accent. Louie Kurnitz: 36. Son of Grandma Kurnitz; uncle of Jay and Arty. The toughest of Grandma Kurnitz's children; he has adopted a career as a henchman for the Mob. www.montanarep.org.

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OPEN CALL, 42ND STREET

Tues. Mar. 14, 10am, (Sign in begins 8:30am) Nola Rehearsal Studios, 250 W. 54th St. The Fireside Theatre of Fort Atkinson, WI will hold open call auditions for 42nd St. directed by Ed. Flesch. First Rehearsal July 17, show runs Aug. 3 - Oct. 15. Be Warmed and ready to dance at the start of the call. Equity Procedures are not in effect. Seeking Peggy Sawyer: 20s, ingénue, naive but strong, good singer, exceptional tap dancer. Julian Marsh: 30s-40s, character leading man, gruff, strong with a big heart underneath, good baritone. Dorothy Brock: 30s 40s, beautiful leading lady on the verge of becoming a character woman, a diva who has a heart of gold, must sing and move well. Maggie Jones: 30s-40s attractive character woman, engaging, witty, good singer who moves very well. Bert Barry: 30s-40s, character man, comic ability, must sing and move well. Billy Lawler: 20s, classic juvenile leading man, must be exceptional tap dancer and sing well. Pat Denning: 30s 40s, character leading man, charming, earnest. Abner Dillon: 30s 40s, character man, big bombastic Texan character, comic ability. Note: All ethnic types encouraged.

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NYU SHORT

Looking for female actress for NYU short. Non-pay. If SAG, must be willing to sign SAG waiver. Film: Hitchcockian film noir thriller about a murder gone wrong. Look: Blonde or Red head or willing to dye hair blonde, mid-late 30s, classic look, 5’4" or taller. Character description: Graceful, well-poised married socialite from a rich family. Must be able to switch from icy to warm with the flip of a coin. Is steady and controlled and able to remain calm and unflustered under trying conditions. Has learned to put on a poker face so that one can almost never tell how she feels or what she is thinking. Dates: Must be available for three weekends (tentative dates: weekends of 3/25, 4/8, 4/15). Please submit headshot and resume to Wei Ling Chang at tildeath@gmail.com by March 10. Audition date is March 11. For verification purposes: Wei Ling Chang, (917) 622-0263.

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SPOOF FILM "EAGLE"

MG Cinema is currently casting "Eagle" (working title), a spoof film in the tradition of "Scary Movie" etc. Director: Matthew Gunnoe. Principle photography will begin May 2006 in Orlando (and surrounding areas), Florida. Seeking ? Raphael The Liar: male 28-38, must have a smile similar to "Donkey" from "Shrek". The BD Psycho: female, 60 and up, must be very outgoing with a sense of humor. Sexy Vixens (9 roles): female, 18-30, Top Model type, all and accent a plus, must be in good shape, nudity required. Tough Guys (20 roles): male, 25-45, must be athletic, muscular a plus. Please send headshots/photos, contact information, and role replying for in the subject to casting@mgcinema.com. All pay is deferred until after the film’s release. All replying must have a good sense of humor, able to perform in outlandish comedy, and are serious about breaking into film.

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ECC, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF

Thurs., March 9, 10 am - Equity male dancers who sing, Stepping Out Studios, 37 W. 26th St., 9th fl. (6th Ave. and Broadway) Baci Management in Baltimore, MD, will be holding ECCs for the Montreal production of Fiddler on the Roof. LOA (approval/salary/per diem pending; most recent salary for this employer's Montreal productions was $731/week minimum.) Music: Jerry Bock. Lyrics: Sheldon Harnick. Book: Joseph Stein. Director/Choreographer: Sammy Dallas Bayes. Musical Director: TBD. At auditions: Assistant Director/Choreographer: Ken Daigle. Casting Director: Sherie L. Seff. Rehearsals (in NYC) begin April 6. Runs (in Montreal, Canada) May 2-7. Please be warmed up and ready to dance when the call begins. Please bring appropriate dance attire, including kneepads. After all have danced, some may be asked to sing. Please prepare 16 bars that show vocal range, in the style of the show. Please bring your music book with a number of songs in case additional selections are requested. Score of Fiddler on the Roof will NOT be provided at the audition. Please bring a picture and resume, stapled together. This production will star Theodore Bikel as Tevye. Seeking - Equity male dancers who sing.

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MSUA THEATRES 2006 MSUA

Theatres 2006 is looking for Stage Managers for its 2006 Season, represented by Theater of the Stars Inc, Starlight Theatre (Kansas City), and Dallas Summer Musicals. Atlanta Theater of the Stars 2006 Season: Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST. Starlight Theatre Association of Kansas City 2006 Season: GREASE. Dallas Summer Musicals 2006 Season: BROOKLYN. Please send resumes - Theatres' mailing addresses: Theatre of the Stars Inc, PO Box 11748, Atlanta, GA 30355; Municipal Theatre Association of St. Louis, Forest Park, St. Louis, Mo 63112-1098; Starlight Theatre Association of Kansas City, 6601 Swope Pkwy, Kansas City, MO 64132-1276; Dallas Summer Musicals, PO Box 26188, Dallas, TX 75226.

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URINETOWN

FIT Theater Ensemble is looking for a Production Stage Manager for its production of the musical Urinetown. Rehearses evenings/weekends March and April, opens April 19 and closes April 23. Seven performances. Director: Doug DeVita. Choreographer: Ovi Vargas. Musical Director: Paul Johnson. Non Union, Fee. Contact by email only, please: Doug DeVita, Doug925@earthlink.net. Dates: 3/1/06-4/24/06. Salary: $1,000 fee. Company Address: FIT Theater Ensemble, New York, NY 10001.

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NEIGHBORHOOD PLAYHOUSE SCHOOL OF THE THEATRE

Interviews Now! Full-Time Program September-May Call 212-688-3770 or visit www.neighborhoodplayhouse.org

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EPA, THE PETERBOROUGH PLAYERS 2006 SEASON

Wed. Mar. 22 and Fri. Mar. 24, 9:30 am - 5:30 pm, lunch 1-2. Actors' Equity Audition Center 165 W. 46th St. 2nd Floor. EPAs will be held for the Peterborough Players of Peterborough, NH (2006 Season). Artistic Director Gus Kaikkonen. $521/week minimum. Please prepare a brief monologue. Please bring a picture and resume, stapled together. 2006 Season. All plays are pending final rights approval. TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE by Mitch Albom and Jeffrey Hatcher. 1st rehearsal: June 6, 2006. Runs June 21 - July 9, 2006. THE GIN GAME by DL. Coburn. 1st rehearsal: June 27, 2006. Runs July 12 - July 23, 2006. HOBSON’S CHOICE by Harold Brighouse 1st rehearsal: July 11, 2006. Runs July 26 - August 6, 2006. THE WINTER’S TALE by William Shakespeare 1st rehearsal: July 25, 2006. Runs August 9 ? 20, 2006. FALLEN ANGELS by Noel Coward 1st rehearsal: August 10, 2006. Runs August 23 - September 3, 2006. TURN OF THE SCREW by Jeffrey Hatcher, from the story by Henry James 1st rehearsal: August 24, 2006. September 6 - September 17, 2006. Theatre’s mailing address: 55 Hadley Road, PO Box 118, Peterborough, NH 03458.

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2 JEWS

Mon., March 20, 10 am-6 pm (lunch 1:30-2:30), Nola Studios, 250 W. 54th St. Emilin Theatre in Mamaroneck, NY will be holding EPAs for 2 Jews, by Alan Brandt, directed by Stephen Nachamie. SPT Tier 7, $359 min. 1st rehearsal April 18. Runs May 4-14. Please prepare a brief contemporary dramatic monologue. Please bring a picture and resume, stapled together. Seeking - Nathan Minter: Early - mid 50s. Nathan is a successful humanitarian lawyer, but a failure in his personal relationships. He has worked very hard to rise above his lower middle class Jewish background, and married out of the faith. He lives in his work, and cannot connect to his family or history; Morris Minter: Mid - late 70s. A widower, father to Nathan and grandfather to Marc. He came to the US from Lithuania with ultra liberal views, ready to change the world, and since being denied the vote upon entry finds battles for equality, well, in anything and everything. In his twilight years, he is trying to reconnect with his son; Marc: Late 20s-30s. Yale-educated, half-Jewish son of Nathan. Grew up in a more privileged world than his father and has a wider perspective. He is trying to have a relationship with his father. Theatre’s mailing address: The Emelin Theatre, 153 Library Lane, PO Box 736, Mamaroneck, NY 10543-0736.

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BROOKLYN COLLEGE FILM

The Brooklyn College Film Dept. is casting a series of advanced directing film projects. Seeking - Males/Females: 20s-50s, all types, races, and ethnicities; Children/Teens: 6-19. Shooting in April 2006. No nudity, No pay, but tape and meals provided. SAG agreement possible. Send headshot/resume to: Prof. Robert Tutak, email: rtutak@brooklyn.cuny.edu, Dept. of Film, Brooklyn College, 2900 Bedford Ave., Brooklyn NY 11210: SAG/non-SAG performers.

Saturday, March 04, 2006

Oscar Viewing Party Roundup, Copyright Awareness Week, NABOB's Communication Awards Dinner, ScreenBurn Beta Festival @ SXSW 2006, Rock Hall Induction

Even if you're not an A list invitee to the Oscar's this year you might get closer to the action than you think by attending any one of several Oscar Viewing Parties happening somewhere in your area. The 78th Annual Academy Awards takes place Sunday, March 5, at Kodak Theatre in Hollywood. It will be carried live by the ABC Television Network beginning at 5 pm PST, preceded by a one-hour red carpet arrivals show. And there are options to this show that seemingly attempt to move in synch with the Hollywood affair.

The Norby Walters' 16th Annual Night of 100 Stars Oscar Gala in Beverly Hills is a formal sit-down dinner viewing party mostly comprised of past Oscar winners and nominees who will pay tribute to their favorite award ceremony. At the Statuesque: Oscar Viewing Party, DIVA Magazine hosts reception and viewing party to benefit The Jeff Griffith Youth Center for LGBT youths. Women in Film present a Palm Springs Academy Awards Night Gala Benefit with a six- course dinner served during the Oscar Awards. An Academy Awards Fundraising Party hosted by JEP Boutique and Frills Boutique to benefit the San Diego Women Film Foundation includes include food from Pick Up Stix and raffle contest prizes. APA Films's Oscar Party 2006 in Washington, D.C., places an emphasis on Asian Pacific American celebrities in film, and offers a casual environment to meet, mingle, and play Asian Oscar Trivia. Hawaii International Film Festival's Oscar Night® America Party in Honolulu, is a combined HIFF fundraiser and official Oscar Night® America Party, sanctioned by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. The Breckenridge Festival of Film Rolls Out the Red Carpet for This Year's Oscars, happening in Breckenridge, allows attendees to walk a red carpet in their best dress and then watch their favorite stars on several big screen TVs while sampling food and wine of Breckenridge's finest restaurants. "Creative red-carpet attire suggested, black tie optional" for the 2006 Oscar Night America Event in St. Louis, with sparkling wine, hors d'oeuvres, and official launch of Lester Pope’s book "Lights ... Camera ... Arch! St. Louis & the Movies".

Outside of Oscar related events, the Cinequest Film Festival, displaying maverick uses of film and television, continues its run through March 12 in San Jose. For Copyright Awareness Week, presented by the Copyright Society of the USA, and co-sponsored by BMI in New York City, the goal of this national event is to teach students the basic concepts of copyright and to encourage an understanding and respect for the rights of creative people. A "Rock the Quad Showcase" in London on March 8, sponsored by BMI and Gibson, featuring Titan System, Dollface, Hansom Pilot and Lunar Mile, is an ongoing series of musical showcases. A BMI Artist Workshop On Deal Making features panelists in a Q&A session, happening in Nashville, March 9. The International Recording Media Association 36th Annual Recording Media Forum meets March 9-11 in Palm Springs to strategize on how to make rational predictions on product and delivery paths, to build practical business models. NABOB's 22nd Annual Communication Awards Dinner annually honors prestigious names in entertainment, communications and public service and this year includes a feature performance by Aretha Franklin at a March 10 event in Washington, D.C. SXSW 2006, the regarded film, music and interactive marketing conference and festival, now includes the first annual ScreenBurn Beta Festival enables consumers and game developers to preview the future of this industry, running March 10-19 in Austin.

The 49th Annual New York Emmy® Awards will be presented at a special black tie gala on March 12 in New York's Times Square district. Entries must have been produced for and must have had their first broadcast or cablecast within the New York Chapter's regional boundaries of New York State and Northern New Jersey. The 21st Annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony inducting Black Sabbath, Blondie, Miles Davis, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Sex Pistols, and others, happens March 13 in New York. ShoWest 2006 is the National Association of Theatre Owners annual international convention for the motion picture industry, and happens this year March 13-16 in Las Vegas. The 4th Annual TV Land Awards features Megan Mullally as host in the annual salute to classic TV stars, shows and crew, March 19 in Santa Monica. For the Country Music Festival, hosted by the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in partnership with the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, celebrates this indigenous American music with performances by country music artists, March 20 to April 9 in Washington, D.C. Miami Winter Music Conference, regarded as the networking event in the dance music industry, runs March 24-28 in Miami Beach.

The above events are only a sampling of what is listed. Many of the events above have a submission process for indie and/or performing artists to take part in. Complete details are on the "Media, Entertainment and Performing Arts Industry News and Events" page at http://www.actorschecklist.com/news.html. Experience the newly relaunched message board on The Actor's Checklist which now permits user profiles and private messaging which you can find at http://actorschecklist.com/phpBB2/.