GREEN ROADTRIP: BECOME A STAR! (WEB INTERACTIVE), NEW YORK
Director: Samantha Finigan. Here's your chance to score the ultimate summer job representing Microsoft! Voyage on an adventurous cross-country road trip from Seattle to NYC over 5 weeks while meeting folks from across the nation and doing your part to make the earth a better place to live. You will earn $5,000 and be given: money for meals and lodging, a 'souped-up' laptop, and a digital camera to chronicle your trip with Windows Live Spaces for the world to see. Your once in a lifetime trip will end with great seats to see the Live Earth concert on 07/07/07 at Giants Stadium. We are looking for two outgoing and passionate people to hit the road on June 1st. To qualify for this position you must: be at least 21 years of age as of 5/15/07, be free and available to travel from 5/28/07 to 7/10/07, be comfortable riding bicycles through city streets, care about the planet, not pollute, love trees, know how to make people laugh, either know how to use the Internet or claim to have invented it, and be ready for the ride of your life! To RSVP for an in-person casting call, please go to www.WindowsLiveSpacesRoadTrip.com and enter the required information no later then 5/15/07. Selected participants will be notified on or about 5/22/07. Web: http://www.WindowsLiveSpacesRoadTrip.com
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FEATURE FILM "WRONG WAY" FROM DOMAIN PRODUCTIONS, TAMPA
Director: Preston Walden. This is a horror film based in Southern Georgia but will be filmed in central Florida. The film, Wrong Way, is a film about a town that does not exist anymore, but there are a few who will do anything to build it back up...even terrorize 6 friends who happend to get stuck in the town, who are on their way from University of Georgia to Daytona Beach. Hint: This town used to get it's income and jobs off a carnival/fairgrounds back in the 50's. This film will be a full lenght film that will have two sequals. There are a couple of named actors attachted to the project and/or in-talks. We need strong actors who can handle physical roles.
Breakdown:
* Male / Any yrs. / African American: Marcus, 5'11-6'1, medium built, short black hair and brown eyes.
* Female / 25-30 yrs. / African American: Diana, 5'4-5'6, slim-athletic build, medium lenght black hair. Is girlfriend to Marcus.
* Male / 25-30 yrs. / White: Joe, 5'11-6'2, slim to athletic build. Is a leader by nature, light-dark brown hair.
* Female / 25-30 yrs. / White: Victoria, 5'5-5'7, blonde, pretty, slim, strong spirited, loving and smart. Girlfriend of Joe.
* Female / 25-30 yrs. / White: Samantha, 5'5-5'7, medium to long brown-Aubrumn hair, very sexual but in a playful way.
* Male / 25-30 yrs. / White: Louis, 5'8-5'10, slim to medium build, light brown hair, makes bad jokes he thinks are funny. Is the boyfriend of Samantha.
* Male / 51-60 yrs. / White: Topper, 5'8-5'9, slim buid, a little balding with greyish hair, country accent, nice in a weird way.
* Male / 31-40 yrs. / White; Tappy, Garage man, 6'1-6'3..big man, somewhat heavy set, looks like he just walked out of the movie Deliverance.
* Female / 61+ yrs. / White: Dolores, 5'4-5'5, slim, like a grandmother type, but a little freaky. permed white hair.
* Female / 31-40 yrs. / White: Shirley, 5'5-5'6, medium build to slim, brown hair, brown eyes, waitress..pleasent but weird.
* Male / 41-50 yrs. / White: Earl, a freak...horn slike a goat on his head, ears streched out and two big strong teeth. 5'8-5'9, slim-medium build, hair? crazy.
* Male / 41-50 yrs. / White: Giggles, One of the main bad guys. Strong character. 511-6'1, slim to athletic build, haie and rest will be done with makeup/he was born with certain markings all on his body.
Will discuss what and the rest of the characters during the interviews. Shooting in September or October. Apply to: Preston Walden/Producer, Domain Pictures, 9415 North Edison Ave, Tampa,Florida 33612. Email: buc1buc@yahoo.com
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MUSICAL FROM SPAIN/HILL PRODUCTIONS, NEW YORK
A Black musical about a family owned charity organization. Performance is to start off as a tiny theatre musical in New York by October of 2007, which will be later turned into a long independent feature film by the end of 2008 or beginning of 2009 and be later submitted to film festivals or major networks.
Breakdown:
* Female / 18-24 yrs. / African American: Looking for a very gorgeous, sexy, attractive, light-skinned black female with small puff eyes who's sort of a tomboy, who has a strong muscular physique, six-pack abs, a loud deep, sexy, hoarse, masculine-like voice, black wavy waist-length hair who is a professional gymnast, acrobat and very fast runner who can also do ballet, the split, African-dancing, tap-dancing, moonwalking and sing and talk with a loud deep, sexy, hoarse, masculine-like voice.
* Female / 18-24 yrs. / African American: Looking for six very gorgeous, sexy, attractive, golden brown-skinned to very dark-skinned black females with beautiful, gorgeous, model-type faces and wavy waist-length hair who are all professional gymnasts, acrobats and very fast runners who can also do ballet, the split, African-dancing, tap-dancing, moonwalking and sing.
Apply to: Daphne Geneva, email: geneva104@verizon.net. Ends June 4.
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MISS HAWAIIAN TROPIC ZONE MODEL SEARCH, SPRING 2007
Thursday, May 17, 6 pm enter to win a $5000 modeling contract and a trip to the grand opening of Hawaiian Tropic Zone, Restaurant, Bar & Lounge in Las Vegas. Call for More information: 917-648-0654. Hawaiin Tropic Zone will be interviewing girls for the Spring Pageant. Must be 18 years of age or older to enter. EOE. Hawaiian Tropic Zone, 729 7th Ave. & 49th St., NYC.
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ARMORY DINNER THEATRE, WISCONSIN
Sat, May 19 @ 9:30am (sign up 8:30am) @ Nola Studios 250 W. 54th St. The Armory Dinner Theatre (Janesville, Wisconsin) www.janesvillearmory.com is casting White Christmas. Based on the beloved, timeless film, this heartwarming musical adaptation features seventeen Irving Berlin songs and a book by David Ives and Paul Blake. Veterans Bob Wallace and Phil Davis have a successful song-and-dance act after World War II. With romance in mind, the two follow a duo of beautiful singing sisters en route to their Christmas show at a Vermont lodge, which just happens to be owned by Bob and Phil's former army commander. The dazzling score features well known standards including Blue Skies, I Love A Piano, How Deep Is the Ocean and the perennial favorite, White Christmas. Contract Dates: Oct 15-Dec 24, 2007 Seeking - Bob Wallace (male late 20's to mid 30's) baritone A superb singer with a crooning style who moves very well. Phil Davis (late 20's to mid 30's) Bari-Tenor, Strong ballroom, jazz and tap dancer-a major song and dance comic performer. Betty Haynes (mid to late 20's) Soprano, A female singer of quite beauty and charm with a rich chest mix sound and soprano extension. Must move well. Judy Haynes (early 20's) Mezzo, Chest Mix, Strong ballroom, jazz and tap dancer-a major song and dance performer. Ralph Sheldrake (30's) Baritone army buddy of Phil and Bob's, now a major television executive with Ed Sullivan Show. Must move well. Ensemble Men & Women (Early 20's - mid 30's) All vocal ranges. Must be strong singers, ballroom, jazz and tap dancers. The Ensemble will cover various character roles through out the show. All performers prepare 16 bars of an Irving Berlin song. A song from "White Christmas" is encouraged. Be prepared to dance after vocal audition. Women and Men bring tap shoes with heels and characters shoes. Accompanist provided; bring sheet music. Please bring picture and resume stapled together. All ethnicities are encouraged to audition. Please do not audition if you are not available production dates. Competitive Salary, Travel, Housing, and Workers Comp provided. Contact: Jim Tropp, The Armory, Inc. P.O. Box 8038, Janesville, Wisconsin, 53547-8038. or email jimt@janesvillearmory.com. We will not be auditioning for the roles of General Henry Waverly & Martha Watson at this call. Those interested in being considered for those roles please send headshot and resume to Jim Tropp, The Armory, Inc. P.O. Box 8038, Janesville, Wisconsin, 53547-8038. or email jimt@janesvillearmory.com
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COLOR BLIND -- 2007, NEW YORK
Telly Award Winning Writer and Director JD Lawrence presents his new stage play JD Lawrence's COLOR BLIND produced by MBK Entertainment (and BP III Production in association with BROADWAY LEAGUE OF URBAN ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT and JD Lawrence NOW CASTING Caucasian female antagonist 23- 30 singer/actor, African American female 23-30 singer/actor, Caucasian Male 23 - 35 actor/singer, African American male singer/rapper/actor (Quick Studies Only) - Paid June Performances $50 - $70 (Non- union) Please note there will be no pay for Rehearsals, showcases and selected performances by producer. Producer will run all aspects of this call. Equity principal audition procedures are not in effect and no Equity monitor will be provided. *All performance will be in equity-approved theatres. (Also looking for Production assistants and technicians) The Producer Club Theatres 358 W. 44th st. between 8th and 9th ave. 631-357-3924 or thejdlawrenceshow@gmail.com ATTN: Kim or Chris You must RSVP or you will not be seen NO EXCEPTIONS.
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DIVERSITY PLAYERS OF HARLEM - 2007 SEASON, NEW YORK
Diversity Players of Harlem and Executive Producer Dwight Ali Williams seek actors for their upcoming 2007 season. Shows are slated for mid-July, Mid- September, and Mid-November. The season includes the following shows: Anton Chekhov's A Marriage Proposal; The Red Lamp by Hilliard Booth, and He Said, She Said by Shawn Luckey. Actors must be able to endure an intense 4-week rehearsal. Professionalism is a must for any cast member employed. For more information please visit our website: diversityplayersofharlem.com Auditions will be by appointment only on Saturday May 19, 2007 with a season Kick-Off Mixer on May 30 Please email pictures and resumes to: casting@diversityplayersofharlem.com.
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AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE - FEATURE, NEW YORK/NEW JERSEY
Five Carat Films is casting for a film adaptation of the classic Henrik Ibsen play, "An Enemy of the People." The play speaks for itself and is very rich in dialogue and will be filmed in semi-contemporary format. We are looking for serious actors who are hard-working and can commit to a project of this scope. Shooting for 4 weeks in New York and New Jersey, beginning June 2007. Payment: Lo/no/deferred Please send headshots and resumes to: filmmakerpro1@optonline.net Seeking: Petra: The high-minded daughter who stands by her father during his moral tribulation and crises. She is wise beyond her years, quick on the uptake and must show tenacity and tenderness. The actress will need to portray 15-17 years of age. Ejlif and Morten: We are casting for two 15-18 year old boys who portray the sons in the family. The boys are featured in many scenes and are critical to the plot and are a motivation for the behaviour of other characters. Morten Kiil, a tanner, (Mrs. Stockman's adoptive father) - we are looking for someone to portray an older father figure and counselor in the affairs of the town and the future and fate of the protaganist. Hovstad - editor of the People's Messenger - this role must show a genuine compassion and high- mindedness, which later becomes distrustful and vindictive in the face of popular opinion. Billing (the sub-editor), works with Hovstad and is portrayed similarly. Aslaksen, 25-30, a printer who distrusts the protagonist. We are also casting for several townspeople of all backgrounds for a scene in a large meeting hall where they are deriding the protaganist and his family.
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"NEIGHBORHOOD STORY" MAFIA MOVIE, NEW YORK
Casting for "Neighborhood Story," a project being filmed in the NYC area in June /July. This is a mafia movie about the real life situation in a mafia neighborhood in NYC in the '50s,'60s & '70s. This project will be submitted to HBO as a follow up to the Sopranos this fall, and a possible full-length feature. All age groups from 18 + may submit resume/picture. There will be a deferred payment for the project. We project to begin the middle of June and end late July, shooting slated for the Bronx and Manhattan. please submit resume /pictures to: mafiascript2003@yahoo.com.
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CASTING "TWIST OF FATE", FEATURE FILM, NEW YORK
Feature film "Twist of Fate". Now Casting for High Def Indie. Must be available July 9-20. Pay deferred, meals provided, NYC area. UNION/NON-UNION seeking M/F actors 12-60 Please only submit if you fit Description.Seeking: LEE (Lead Female/Irish)...35-45 Homebody, Plain Jane, becomes attractive when made up BILLY SULLIVAN (Lead/Irish)...48-55 Boss of Irish crew TOMMY (Billy's # 1)...IRISH, big beefy, intelligent DANNY (Irish)... 30-35 BIG tough almost scary EDDIE (Irish)... 30-35 handsome BIG tough guy GOON (Irish)...30-35 Irish accent, BIG or beefy, not the brightest bulb BILLY (Irish)...20-23 Billy in the young days RAY (Italian)...50-55 Joey's friend from the old days. Weathered look, he's seen better days. DETECTIVE # 1 (male)...45-50 old school DETECTIVE # 2 (Female)...25-30 JACK SULLIVAN (IRISH 60-65)...Big Old Irishman, original boss BILLY (Irish)...20-23 Skinny angry young man Rosalie (Irish)...12-14 opening scene Young LEE BARMAID (Female)...25-30 BLONDE... Bimbo at bar scene BRUNETTE...Bimbo at bar scene.
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OPEN CALL FOR SAG MEMBERS, NEW YORK
Sylvia Fay / Lee Genick & Associates Casting is holding an open call for all SAG members who have never ever 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. The date of this call is: Monday, May 14, 2007: 1:30PM-3:30PM. The call will be held at: Richmond Shepard Theatre, 309 East 26th Street, Between 1st and 2nd Avenues. You must bring you paid-up SAG card, and 2 new (taken within the last 18 months) 8x10 photos, with resumes attached. DO NOT SUBMIT YOUR OLD HEAD SHOTS. Please bring a pencil in order to fill out a registration card. Absolutely no phone calls to the theatre, or to the Sylvia Fay / Lee Genick & Associates Casting office. And no photos "dropped off" will be accepted at either location. Arrangements will be made at the site for performers who require architectural accessibility. Thank you. Please note: Actors that have previously registered with our office may attend the open call if you have an updated headshot, taken within the last 18 months, or resume with new contact information. Do not re-submit your old headshots. Instead of attending the open call, previously registered actors may mail 2 new photos with resumes attached to: Sylvia Fay / Lee Genick & Associates Casting, 71 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10016. Please write on the outside of the envelope, "Updated Information."
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OPEN CALL FOR AFTRA MEMBERS, NEW YORK
Sylvia Fay / Lee Genick & Associates Casting is holding an open call for all AFTRA members who have never ever 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. The date of this call is: Monday, May 14, 2007: 10AM-12PM. The call will be held at: Richmond Shepard Theatre, 309 East 26th Street, Between 1st and 2nd Avenues. You must bring you paid-up AFTRA card, and 2 new (taken within the last 18 months) 8x10 photos, with resumes attached. DO NOT SUBMIT YOUR OLD HEAD SHOTS. Please bring a pencil in order to fill out a registration card. Absolutely no phone calls to the theatre, or to the Sylvia Fay / Lee Genick & Associates Casting office. And no photos "dropped off" will be accepted at either location. Arrangements will be made at the site for performers who require architectural accessibility. Thank you. Please note: Actors that have previously registered with our office may attend the open call if you have an updated headshot, taken within the last 18 months, or resume with new contact information. Do not re-submit your old headshots. Instead of attending the open call, previously registered actors may mail 2 new photos with resumes attached to: Sylvia Fay / Lee Genick & Associates Casting, 71 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10016. Please write on the outside of the envelope, "Updated Information."
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ZOMBIE ROOMMATE, SHORT FILM, NEW YORK
Damian Powers entertainment is casting for the short film "Zombie Roommate," shooting for three days in the New York City area. Rehearsal starts June 1 (Tentative). Director: Damian Powers. Short HDDV Comedy Film. Synopsis: A young man's attempts to spend time with his date are impeded by his roommate, a braindead, flesh-eating zombie. Payment: lo/no/deferred. Please send headshots and resuems to: Damian Powers at damianpowers@gmail.com. Seeking: Harold: 18-24, Good athletic ability. Is constantly annoyed by his zombie roommate but does his best to deal with it. Cassandra: 18-24, Sweet and cute girl next door type. Zombie Roommate: any age. Green skinned, flesh eating zombie who lives with Harold. Slow moving and dull witted; primary interest is eating brains.
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"SILENCE", NYU TISCH STUDENT SHORT FILM, NEW YORK
Seeking one actor for the NYU short film "Silence." Director: Thomas Sun. A young man and his father try to move past their generational and cultural differences one hot summer's day spent without air conditioning. The boy has just this day to convince his father to let him chase his dreams, and his father must revisit the dreams he once had. Payment: Lo/ no/deferred. Shooting in New York for two weeks beginning Aug 17. Please send pics and resumes to: Elena Stratigos - elena.stratigos@gmail.com. Seeking: CHINESE MALE, 20 years, athletic build - Ability to speak MANDARIN or CANTONESE a plus. Payment is on a lo/no/deferred basis.
Monday, May 14, 2007
Thursday, May 03, 2007
Vancouver Game Summit, "Selling Your Film", Clio Advertising Festival and Awards, Emerging Talent Film Festival, BMI Film/TV Awards
ASCAP invites you to attend the seventh annual Silver Lake Film Festival running through May 12. The festival, happening in Los Angeles, is an independent-alternative film and arts festival and ASCAP is helping to expand the SLFF Music Fest programming with live musical performances by various artists and bands. The regionally inclined Vancouver International Game Summit is tapping into a growing pool of game creators residing on the West Coast of Canada and the United States. The Summit will showcase designers and leaders from the digital entertainment community, highlighting latest trends in game development and publishing, and offer perspectives on industry growth. Author/Screenwriter Diana Wagman and Author Dara Marks discuss the process of integrating character and depth into story for both books and film during a May 5 meeting of the Alameda Writers Group in Glendale. Diana Wagman has three published novels and a screenplay, Delivering Milo, produced in 1999, and Dara Marks' book, Inside Story, demonstrates how to identify your story’s thematic intention. IFP Chicago conducts a May 5 session titled "Selling Your Film" in which it will review workshops on trailers and materials, developing a website and finding publicists and producer’s reps, as well as offer a chance to pitch your film to industry pros. A Florida Media Market Project-A-Thon Workshop opening May 5 in Miami covers budgeting, negotiating techniques, how to prepare for a pitch session, how to structure various deals, and the legal obstacles filmmakers should avoid, when it runs for selected sessions till June 16.
Since 2002 Los Angeles based Instant Films has conducted a filmmaking process where movies are made in 48 hours. In early May Instant Films is looking for actors, writers and directors for its next production that will be screened May 6 in front of a live audience at LA Center Studios when screenings are followed by a party and awards. Advertising's top awards show, the Clio Advertising Festival and Awards, presenting the best and most-celebrated names in advertising and design will be hosted in South Beach, May 9-12, offering a mix of conferences, parties, and networking. The mission of the International Emerging Talent Film Festival is to discover and promote emerging cinema talent from around the world, conducting its event May 12-15 out of Monte Carlo's Eastern “Larvotto” Beach Quarter. Streaming Media East covers both the business of video on the Net and the technology of streaming, downloading, IPTV and mobile video delivery, with everything happening in New York, on May 15 & 16. BMI Film/TV Awards is an Invitation-only event honoring the songwriters and composers of the past year’s top film, TV and cable music programs. BMI composer George S. Clinton will receive the prestigious Richard Kirk Award for outstanding career achievement at the May 16 Beverly Hills event. The seventh annual Florida Music Festival welcomes the music, film and interactive gaming industry and artistic community to Downtown Orlando for more than 40 screenings, 250 music showcases, and three full days of industry panels. The Indie Film Jam event of Florida Music Festival is an international film competition that screens music inspired documentaries, shorts and music videos.
This year's Cannes International Film Festival gets underway May 16 running till May 27. Each year, about 15 international short films - as exemplified by selection "God's Own Devil," directed by Alka C. Mehta (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GnIiCejksn8) - compete for the festival's Short Film Palme d'Or. Alternatively, the independently run Cannes Short Film Corner screens international short films outside the official competition. And the festival's Producers Network offers a host of original initiatives aimed at producers. These and more form a small sampling of the many substantial offerings that happen in the renowned area of Cannes. On May 17 in New York City, Jazz Foundation of America presents its sixth annual "A Great Night In Harlem" a pre-concert gala dinner and private gala dinner for corporate sponsors, patrons and celebrities, that will be attended by Bill Cosby, Danny Glover, The Duke Ellington Orchestra, Junior Mance, Ron Carter, Gary Bartz, Odetta among others. A 2007 ASCAP Foundation Disney Musical Theatre Workshop, happening in New York, will be conducted May 22 to 24 by Oscar and Grammy-winning composer/lyricist Stephen Schwartz, leading sessions in which workshop participants will have the opportunity to present selections from their original works in progress for professional critique. The global debate on the future of copyright will be played out in Brussels, May 30 & 31, at the International Confederation of Societies of Authors and Composers Copyright Summit hosting the likes of policy-makers from copyright societies around the world and anyone else involved with intellectual property. The May 31 opening of the Palm Springs Film Noir Festival fields filmmaker discussions with the likes of Richard Anderson, Carroll Baker, Rhonda Fleming, Kathleen Hughes, Stanley Rubin, John Saxon and others in nightly discussions following screenings. Activities conclude with a wrap party June 3.
The above events are only a sampling of what is listed. Many of the reported 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. Video and podcast versions of this news summary are now available at various sites around the Web like YouTube and the Apple iTunes store podcast category, as well as on The Actor's Checklist at http://actorschecklist.com/loudblog/. This month on video you will see trailers and video clips of Italian film, "The Role Player" (www.myspace.com/theroleplayeronmyspace; www.theroleplayer.it/), opening a new way to movie production; music, and music oriented film, from the Florida Music Festival & Conference (www.floridamusicfestival.com; www.myspace.com/floridamusicfestival) opening May 17; alternative punk-rock band from the U.K., "Tripped and Falling" (www.myspace.com/trippedandfalling; www.trippedandfalling.com); French actor and music producer Vince Bosco (www.myspace.com/vincebosco; www.myspace.com/otissprods); German-based musical performer, Lando van Herzog (www.lando-van-herzog.blogspot.com), with his voice, violin, biceps and pecs, and a hint of hip-hop; one of the shorts selected for screening at the Cannes Film Festival this May, "God's Own Devil" (www.youtube.com/alkaCM; http://audience.withoutabox.com/festivals/event_item.php?id=6385) a film by Alka Mehta loosely based on a true-life bombing in Mumbai in 1992.
Since 2002 Los Angeles based Instant Films has conducted a filmmaking process where movies are made in 48 hours. In early May Instant Films is looking for actors, writers and directors for its next production that will be screened May 6 in front of a live audience at LA Center Studios when screenings are followed by a party and awards. Advertising's top awards show, the Clio Advertising Festival and Awards, presenting the best and most-celebrated names in advertising and design will be hosted in South Beach, May 9-12, offering a mix of conferences, parties, and networking. The mission of the International Emerging Talent Film Festival is to discover and promote emerging cinema talent from around the world, conducting its event May 12-15 out of Monte Carlo's Eastern “Larvotto” Beach Quarter. Streaming Media East covers both the business of video on the Net and the technology of streaming, downloading, IPTV and mobile video delivery, with everything happening in New York, on May 15 & 16. BMI Film/TV Awards is an Invitation-only event honoring the songwriters and composers of the past year’s top film, TV and cable music programs. BMI composer George S. Clinton will receive the prestigious Richard Kirk Award for outstanding career achievement at the May 16 Beverly Hills event. The seventh annual Florida Music Festival welcomes the music, film and interactive gaming industry and artistic community to Downtown Orlando for more than 40 screenings, 250 music showcases, and three full days of industry panels. The Indie Film Jam event of Florida Music Festival is an international film competition that screens music inspired documentaries, shorts and music videos.
This year's Cannes International Film Festival gets underway May 16 running till May 27. Each year, about 15 international short films - as exemplified by selection "God's Own Devil," directed by Alka C. Mehta (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GnIiCejksn8) - compete for the festival's Short Film Palme d'Or. Alternatively, the independently run Cannes Short Film Corner screens international short films outside the official competition. And the festival's Producers Network offers a host of original initiatives aimed at producers. These and more form a small sampling of the many substantial offerings that happen in the renowned area of Cannes. On May 17 in New York City, Jazz Foundation of America presents its sixth annual "A Great Night In Harlem" a pre-concert gala dinner and private gala dinner for corporate sponsors, patrons and celebrities, that will be attended by Bill Cosby, Danny Glover, The Duke Ellington Orchestra, Junior Mance, Ron Carter, Gary Bartz, Odetta among others. A 2007 ASCAP Foundation Disney Musical Theatre Workshop, happening in New York, will be conducted May 22 to 24 by Oscar and Grammy-winning composer/lyricist Stephen Schwartz, leading sessions in which workshop participants will have the opportunity to present selections from their original works in progress for professional critique. The global debate on the future of copyright will be played out in Brussels, May 30 & 31, at the International Confederation of Societies of Authors and Composers Copyright Summit hosting the likes of policy-makers from copyright societies around the world and anyone else involved with intellectual property. The May 31 opening of the Palm Springs Film Noir Festival fields filmmaker discussions with the likes of Richard Anderson, Carroll Baker, Rhonda Fleming, Kathleen Hughes, Stanley Rubin, John Saxon and others in nightly discussions following screenings. Activities conclude with a wrap party June 3.
The above events are only a sampling of what is listed. Many of the reported 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. Video and podcast versions of this news summary are now available at various sites around the Web like YouTube and the Apple iTunes store podcast category, as well as on The Actor's Checklist at http://actorschecklist.com/loudblog/. This month on video you will see trailers and video clips of Italian film, "The Role Player" (www.myspace.com/theroleplayeronmyspace; www.theroleplayer.it/), opening a new way to movie production; music, and music oriented film, from the Florida Music Festival & Conference (www.floridamusicfestival.com; www.myspace.com/floridamusicfestival) opening May 17; alternative punk-rock band from the U.K., "Tripped and Falling" (www.myspace.com/trippedandfalling; www.trippedandfalling.com); French actor and music producer Vince Bosco (www.myspace.com/vincebosco; www.myspace.com/otissprods); German-based musical performer, Lando van Herzog (www.lando-van-herzog.blogspot.com), with his voice, violin, biceps and pecs, and a hint of hip-hop; one of the shorts selected for screening at the Cannes Film Festival this May, "God's Own Devil" (www.youtube.com/alkaCM; http://audience.withoutabox.com/festivals/event_item.php?id=6385) a film by Alka Mehta loosely based on a true-life bombing in Mumbai in 1992.
Thursday, April 26, 2007
Casting News Hot Off The Wire!
BRUNDAGE PARK PLAYHOUSE HOLDS AUDITIONS FOR "INTO THE WOODS", NEW JERSEY
Mon, May 14, Tues, May 15th, Wed, May 16. 6PM -10PM all three days. Tuesday auditions recommended for those 18 and under. Brundage Park Playhouse on Carrell Road, Randolph, NJ. Brundage Park Playhouse will be holding auditions for INTO THE WOODS by Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine. Directed by Patrick Magill. Musical Direction by Matthew Swiss. Auditioners are asked to prepare 32 measures of a song in the style of the show. An accompanist will be provided. Cold readings from the script will also be provided at the auditions. Callbacks will be held at Brundage Park Playhouse on Sun, May 20. Performances will be: July 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28, August 3, 4 at 8PM. July 22, 29 at 2PM. For more information contact the director at ActeurMan240@hotmail.com. For directions and other Brundage Park Playhouse information call 973-989-7092 or visit our website at www.brundageparkplayhouse.org. Seeking: Narrator: Male, any age. Cinderella: Female, 16 - 22. Jack: Male, 14 - 18. Jack's Mother: Female, 35 - 45. The Baker: Male, 20 - 30. The Baker's Wife: Female, 20 - 30. Cinderella's Stepmother: Female, 35 - 45. Florinda: Female, 14 - 20. Lucinda: Female, 14 - 20. Cinderella's Father: Male, 45 - 55. Little Red Ridinghood: Female, 10 - 16. The Witch: Female. Cinderella's Mother: Female, 45 - 55. Mysterious Man: Male, 45 - 55. Wolf: Male. Granny: Female, 55 - 65. Rapunzel: Female, 15 - 22. Cinderella's Prince: Male, 18 - 26. Rapunzel's Prince: Male, 17 - 24. Steward: Male. Giant: Female.
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DISNEY CRUISE LINE SEEKS MUSICAL THEATRE PERFORMERS, NEW YORK
May 7th, 2007 Ripley-Grier Studios, 520 8th Ave Suite 16, New York, NY. Open Dancer Audition at 10:00 a.m. Open Musical Theatre Vocalist Audition at 1:00 p.m. Disney Cruise Line is seeking talented and versatile musical theater performers for mainstage productions on their luxury cruise ships in the Caribbean and Bahamas. This audition will be held in conjunction with Hong Kong. Casting Directors will call back performers for each location as needed. Dancer audition: Male, need for male ensemble dancers who can sing on key. Female, need for females to portray classic Disney Character Look-a-like, must move very well. Vocalist audition: Need for male & female musical theatre principle vocalist, must move well and have acting ability. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age. Rehearsals are held in Toronto. Contracts are approximately 7-9 months and include competitive pay, room and board, and no cruise staff duties. For more information including audition requirements, visit www.DisneyAuditions.com.
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POLONIUS ROLE FOR NON-UNION HAMLET, NEW YORK
The part of Polonius in an outdoor production of a non-union Hamlet this summer, Arts4All Theatre Group is accepting headshots and resumes from non-union actors who can play age 40 and above. Honorarium paid; additional pay possible. Rehearsals in NYC. By email (preferred) to Arts4All.TheatreGroup@yahoo.com or mail to Jane Prendergast, Artistic Director, 260 Sunset Avenue, Englewood, NJ 07631.
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TEAM FACELIFT, CASTING HIP HOP MUSIC VIDEO, NEW YORK
HD music video for NY based hip hop group Team Facelift is seeking and attractive white female actress between the ages of 16 - 24 who is petite, girl next door type and capable of playing a wide range of emotions. Please send headshots and photos and resumes to TEAMFACELIFTVIDEOWL@YAHOO.COM. Compensation: No/Lo/Deferred payment, but food, credit, copy, transportation, etc. provided. Seeking Union and Non-Union. Producer / Director: Alex Levit, William Djuric. Shooting in Manhattan. Dates: TBA. Please submit no later than May 7.
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PANIC IN NEW YORK, SHORT FILM, NEW YORK
Penny Dreadful Productions is casting the short film "Panic in New York." Shooting for seven days in NYC, starting May 14. Director: Marcos Herrera. Synopsis: An outbreak has hit New York City and the infected are feasting on the flesh of the living. The story takes place during the first night of the epidemic and is told through the eyes of a twenty-something couple. At first, they're oblivious to the trouble, but through the news reports on television the true horror is revealed. They soon realize it's time to leave the safety of their apartment when someone they love is struck down. Payment: Lo/no/deferred. Please send headshots and resumes to: Marcos Herrera - pennydreadfulproductions@gmail.com. Seeking: Veronica: 25 - 30. News reporter. She'd been wasting time doing fluff pieces for the local news and thinks covering this pandemic could be her big break. Francis: 25 - 30. A smart ass. Lucy looks towards him for strength during this time. Lucy: 18 - 24. Recently relocated to NY for her job. She is trying to establish her place in the world. Joanna: 18 - 24. Lucy's cousin. She gets infected and runs to Lucy's apartment for help.
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COLUMBIA UNIV. SHORT COMEDY FILM, NEW YORK
Columbia University Graduate Short Film casting for a comedy not unlike Whit Stillman's "Metropolitan." Director: Graham Mason. Synopsis: A dinner party goes horribly awry when Harry decides to break up with his girlfriend after discovering a horrific picture of him that she painted. Payment: Lo/no/deferred. Shooting in New York City for 3 days, starting May 18. Please e-mail headshot w/ resume to - metropolitanmovie@gmail.com. **Must be free to audition on Friday, April 27, from 4-8 p.m. Auditions will be at Columbia Univ. Main campus. Seeking: Harry: 30s. Midwestern, neurotic, neat, straight, somewhat hip, but not too hip - literary hip. Good- looking, but not gorgeous.
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CHARLIE BROWN SYNDROME, SHORT FILM, NEW YORK
Mixed Dialects Entertainment is casting for the mini DV short film "Charlie Brown Syndrome." (www.myspace.com/mrockholmes) SAG Short Film Agreement. SAG Rep Katie Watson. Shooting in the Bronx and NYC on May 17. Pay: Deferred. DVD copy of completed film, transportation reimbursement, meals provided, small pay, referral for other projects. Parkchester is a nice, easy to get to, mixed neighborhood in the Bronx. If I can find a closer location before then, I will update you. Send headshots & resumes (and link to your reel IF you have one) to: mixeddialects@optonline.net. Synopsis: Romantic Comedy. Two co-workers coincidentally take the same day off and decide to hangout. But they both have their own agenda. Seeking: LEAH - Female. Nerdy but has sex appeal. Not the prettiest girl but is attractive. Medium to slim build. Age range 24-30. Will be required to wear a towel as if just getting out of the shower but NO NUDITY. SEAN - Male. Comic book, Star Trek convention type. Must be in shape. Slightly geeky but cute. Please submit by May 4. Voice: Belt (B#2 to G4). SUSAN: Female. 25 - 33. Jonathan's sexy and supportive girlfriend. However, she is frustrated with Jonathan's fear of commitment. Voice: Belt (A#3 to D5).
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I LOVE A PIANO - NON-UNION MUSICAL, NEW YORK
Mon, Apr 30. 10AM-1PM and 2PM-5:30PM. Chelsea Studios 151 West 26th St. 6th Floor. "I LOVE A PIANO" Tour is holding Open Call Auditions. Non-Equity Singer/Actor/Dancers. (PAID WORK). Music and Lyrics by Irving Berlin. Conceived and Written by Ray Roderick and Michael Berkeley. Directed & Choreographed by: Ray Roderick. Casting: Mungioli Theatricals, Inc. Begins Reh: 8/26/ 07 in NYC. Begins Performances: 9/26/07 in Boston. For this audition, Please prepare two songs, one up- tempo and one ballad, each approximately 32 bars in length, in the style of the show (preferably by Irving Berlin) that show you off well. Bring sheet music. An accompanist will be provided. Please bring a current picture and resume, stapled together. SEEKING THE FOLLOWING ROLES: ALEX: (Male; Plays 40's) Baritone. Strong singer/COMEDIAN who moves well. Mature, charming and sophisticated. A bit gruff, the authority figure with a heart of gold. Tries to maintain control. SADIE: (Female; Plays 40's) Belt/Soprano. Strong singer/COMEDIAN who moves well. Mature and savvy with an earthy kind of sophistication. Lucille Ball or Eve Arden type. GEORGE: (Male; Plays 30's) Baritone/Tenor. Strong singer/dancer COMEDIAN. Handsome, romantic, playful. Tries to be suave and worldly, but fails. GINGER: (Female; Plays 30's) Strong Belt. Strong singer/dancer/COMEDIAN. Brassy, wise-cracking June Allison type. JIM: (Male; Plays 20's) Tenor/Baritone. Strong athletic dancer/ singer/ COMEDIAN. Young, enthusiastic, happy-go- lucky optimist. Athletic. Mickey Rooney type. EILEEN: (Female; Plays 20's) Belt/Soprano. Strong athletic dancer/singer/ COMEDIAN. Naïve, romantic, vulnerable, yet spunky. Judy Garland type. If you would like to be considered for this project but are unavailable to make it to this call, please send your picture and resume immediately to: 'I Love A Piano', c/o MUNGIOLI THEATRICALS, INC., 207 West 25th Street, 6th floor New York, NY 10001.
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THE FELA KUTI PROJECT, NEW YORK
Thu, May 3. 10AM-1PM and 2PM-5:30PM. Chelsea Studios, 151 West 26th St. 6th Fl. The Fela Kuti Project is holding non-equity auditions for female and male African, African-American or of African descent/mixed race, Principal Performers. Directed & Choreographed by BILL T. JONES. Please be prepared with an African Chant of your own choosing, as well as a contemporary/R&B/Afro beat song which shows off your voice and range. Bring sheet music. An accompanist will be provided. Please bring a current picture and resume, stapled together. ABILITY TO PLAY A MUSICAL INSTRUMENT (ESPECIALLY PERCUSSION!) WILL BE A PLUS. AT: SEEKING: OLDER MALE: (African, African-American or of African decent; Age may be late 30's to 50s or even 60s). Actor plays multiple characters, including FELA KUTI in the later part of his life and, perhaps a deceased Fela returning to look back at his life; the inventor of Afro beat Music; Political Activist and insurgent against the unjust government of Nigeria; He is ground glass and cacao beans; Declared Himself "The Black President" of Africa; Compelling with a wild energy & Great Passion; Commanding; Takes Power; Though it began with his love of music, when he was introduced to more in his life, he embraced it and began what became a political journey; Loves both Life and Disruption; Also must be able to play stern & rigid Christian authority figures, as well as Revelers and Compatriots; Playing Musical instruments is not necessary, but would be welcome. YOUNGER WOMAN #1: (African, African-American or of African decent; Plays Age 18 - Mid 30's). Has great beauty and sexual energy; Grounded and intelligent; This is the woman who changes Fela from an ordinary musician to a man with awareness of political history; ACTRESS MUST SING WELL (contemporary or Afro beat music), AS WELL AS ACT TO CARRY BOOK SCENES. OLDER WOMAN #2: (African, African- American or of African decent Plays Age late 30's - 50's). Has versatility to play Fela's Mother, a stern rigid strict Christian; revelers; compatriots; and possibly even Fela himself; A profound and compelling presence; ACTRESS MUST BE VERSATILE AND SING WITH GREAT PASSION (contemporary or Afro beat music), BE ABLE TO MOVE WELL, AND ACT TO PLAY MULTIPLE CHARACTERS. This NON-AEA Developmental Workshop will take place Mon Aug 6th thru Sat Aug 25th and require availability full days, 10am - 6pm. PAID WORK. For Further Info, please visit: http:// homepage.mac.com/roygabayproductions/FelaKuti. If you would like to be considered for this project but are unavailable to make it to this call, please send your picture and resume immediately to: THE FELA KUTI PROJECT, c/o MUNGIOLI THEATRICALS, INC., 207 West 25th Street, 6th floor New York, NY 10001. Thank you.
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SINGERS NEEDED, DISNEY CRUISE LINE, NEW YORK
May 7, 2007 Ripley-Grier Studios, 520 8th Ave Suite 16, New York, NY. Open Dancer Audition at 10: 00 a.m. Open Musical Theatre Vocalist Audition at 1:00 p.m. Disney Cruise Line is seeking talented and versatile musical theater performers for mainstage productions on their luxury cruise ships in the Caribbean and Bahamas. This audition will be held in conjunction with Hong Kong. Casting Directors will call back performers for each location as needed. Dancer audition: Male, need for male ensemble dancers who can sing on key. Female, need for females to portray classic Disney Character Look-a-like, must move very well. Vocalist audition: Need for male & female musical theatre principle vocalist, must move well and have acting ability. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age. Rehearsals are held in Toronto. Contracts are approximately 7-9 months and include competitive pay, room and board, and no cruise staff duties. For more information including audition requirements, visit www.DisneyAuditions.com.
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HAPPY HOUR IMPROV, NEW YORK
Sat, Apr 21, 11AM-3PM. Ripley Grier Studios, 520 8th Ave., 16th Floor, Rm 16B. The Big Little Theatre, NYC. Duration: Three Weeks, starts May 1. Non-Union artist contracts. Payment is on a lo/no/deferred basis. The Big Little Theatre is casting for Happy Hour, directed by Michael Horn. Synopsis: Happy Hour is a satire on narcissism, vanity, and sex. The show is comprised of 13 different comedic sketches, with some improv. This is a very funny show and a great experience for all involved. We are looking for excited actors, female and male, 20-35. Please bring a headshot and resume. Sides will be provided. Please send an email to michaelbowenhorn@yahoo.com with your name, phone #, and day and time of preferred audition. Seeking: One role calls for an African-American Female. One role calls for a Male with a Scottish accent. One role calls for a girl with a French accent.
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ACTOR/COMEDIAN FOR WEDDINGS, BAR MITZVAHS, TRI-STATE AREA
Pasternak Productions is seeking an actor/comedian to portray a "comic rabbi" and appear at weddings, Bar Mitzvahs and Temple events throughout the Tri- State area. Open to any age over 18, but must have a "Catskills/Borscht Belt" feel. Excellent acting & improv ability required. Stand-up and/or MC experience extremely helpful. This is a great opportunity, as there is no conflict with any other performance jobs. (If you are not available, you don't have to accept our particular job for that weekend.) GREAT PAY and each performance is only about 20 minutes! Also casting for separate troupes (if you're thinking of relocating) in L.A., San Francisco, Las Vegas, Houston, Chicago, Baltimore/D.C., Florida, Boston, Philadelphia and Toronto. Please email a picture and resume to: pasproductions@yahoo.com (Put in the subject line - "Rabbi-NY.")
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OFFICER DOWN, SHORT FILM, NEW YORK/NEW JERSEY
Casting for the short film "Officer Down," by Writer/ Director Richard Recco ("3000 Miles To Graceland." Synopsis: a short film ("Crash" meets "The Sopranos") to expand into a feature. The story is about a down-and-out detective struggling with faith and his marriage gets revenge on a drug addict who hit his son with a car bringing his family together and faith stronger. Shoot Dates: May 5-9. Location: NYC/ NJ. Pay: Low/No. Casting Call: April 16 -23. Contact: Joe (UPM) email: josephwf13@yahoo.com or phone: 610-247-8539. Roles: Grimes - (40-60), drug addict, pedophile, white, Hispanic. Coolidge - (40-60), cop, African American. Man - (30-50) cop, white. Man 2 - (30-50) white, drug addict, gets shot in head. Marie - (27-40) white, drug addict, having affair with lead male. Christopher - (6-10) white, lead male's son who gets hit by car. 2 babies - (0-1) one black, one white. EXTRAS - any ethnicity, ages (7-70), any gender.
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THE LIST, FEATURE FILM, NEW YORK
Strife's Way Productions, Ltd. is casting "The List," a digital feature. Synopsis: Corey "C.C." Carson learns to overcome his fear of rejection and gains social acceptance among his high school peers when introduced to "The List". Shooting June 9-17 in Westchester County, NY and NYC. Non-union. Compensation: Deferred pay, copy, meals, and lodging. Seeking: Corey: Black male, 18, average looking, no taller than 5'4, small frame, lacks self confidence, LEAD. Fro: Black male, 18, tall, has a big afro, into Dragonball Z, Corey's friend. Paul: Caucasian male, 18, wears glasses, big movie buff that hates reality TV and Ben Affleck. Louise: Black female, 50s, heavyset, Corey's loving Jamaican grandmother. Bishop: Black male, 50s, athletic, Corey's Jamaican grandfather, retired police lieutenant who spends his days training like he's in the military. Nancy: Caucasian female, 18, a kindhearted nerdy redhead who wears big goofy glasses and out of style clothing who's constantly tormented by other girls. Kaili: Black or Hispanic female, 18, the gorgeous super bitch head cheerleader that's used to getting what she wants. Shelly & Meg: Any ethnicity females, 18, Kaili's followers. Lobo: Black male, 18, 6ft, overbearing, intimidating presence, the school bully. Eddie: Black male, 18, Lobo's follower, talks shit to others when he's around Lobo, when alone, a scared punk. Jessica: Hispanic female, 18, Lobo's follower, a thuggish chick who's quick to pick a fight, speaks with only two worded sentences that may or not make sense. Wiley: Black male, the 10-year-old thug in training, local purse-snatcher. Pablo: Hispanic or any ethnicity male, a little person about 4ft tall who lives inside a car trunk. Two Sexy Shemales: Any ethnicity, two transexuals or men in drag that tries to seduce the lead character while at a nightclub. All types will be considered for the following extra and under-five roles: high school students, teachers, parents, club goers, bouncers, etc. NOTE: Dance experience including knowing how to Salsa is a huge plus for Corey, Kaili, Nancy, Shelly and Meg roles. Please send headshots and resumes to: Strife's Way Productions, Ltd. PO Box 10 Mohegan Lake, NY 10547. Please submit no later than April 25. Auditions held at the end of April - Location TBA.
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TIME AND PLACE, NYU STUDENT SHORT, NEW YORK
Payment is on a lo/no/deferred basis. New York University director Yaron Kaver is casting for the short film "Time and Place." This is an NYU undergraduate thesis film shooting in June. The shoot should be only a few days, plus a couple of rehearsal days. We have SAG-student film status so we are looking for union or non-union actors! - No pay but transportation costs plus meals are provided as is a final copy of the film upon completion. Great film experience with a fun and motivated student crew! Synopsis: An Israeli girl lost in NYC is taken on a journey of discovery, secrets and lies by a stranger who reveals to her it is the eve of Yom Kippur? Web: http://www.timeandplacemovie.com. Please send headshot and resume to: Yaron/Alicia - yaronkaver@gmail.com. Seeking: Fabian: late 20's to early 30's. He's handsome in a scruffy way.
Mon, May 14, Tues, May 15th, Wed, May 16. 6PM -10PM all three days. Tuesday auditions recommended for those 18 and under. Brundage Park Playhouse on Carrell Road, Randolph, NJ. Brundage Park Playhouse will be holding auditions for INTO THE WOODS by Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine. Directed by Patrick Magill. Musical Direction by Matthew Swiss. Auditioners are asked to prepare 32 measures of a song in the style of the show. An accompanist will be provided. Cold readings from the script will also be provided at the auditions. Callbacks will be held at Brundage Park Playhouse on Sun, May 20. Performances will be: July 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28, August 3, 4 at 8PM. July 22, 29 at 2PM. For more information contact the director at ActeurMan240@hotmail.com. For directions and other Brundage Park Playhouse information call 973-989-7092 or visit our website at www.brundageparkplayhouse.org. Seeking: Narrator: Male, any age. Cinderella: Female, 16 - 22. Jack: Male, 14 - 18. Jack's Mother: Female, 35 - 45. The Baker: Male, 20 - 30. The Baker's Wife: Female, 20 - 30. Cinderella's Stepmother: Female, 35 - 45. Florinda: Female, 14 - 20. Lucinda: Female, 14 - 20. Cinderella's Father: Male, 45 - 55. Little Red Ridinghood: Female, 10 - 16. The Witch: Female. Cinderella's Mother: Female, 45 - 55. Mysterious Man: Male, 45 - 55. Wolf: Male. Granny: Female, 55 - 65. Rapunzel: Female, 15 - 22. Cinderella's Prince: Male, 18 - 26. Rapunzel's Prince: Male, 17 - 24. Steward: Male. Giant: Female.
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DISNEY CRUISE LINE SEEKS MUSICAL THEATRE PERFORMERS, NEW YORK
May 7th, 2007 Ripley-Grier Studios, 520 8th Ave Suite 16, New York, NY. Open Dancer Audition at 10:00 a.m. Open Musical Theatre Vocalist Audition at 1:00 p.m. Disney Cruise Line is seeking talented and versatile musical theater performers for mainstage productions on their luxury cruise ships in the Caribbean and Bahamas. This audition will be held in conjunction with Hong Kong. Casting Directors will call back performers for each location as needed. Dancer audition: Male, need for male ensemble dancers who can sing on key. Female, need for females to portray classic Disney Character Look-a-like, must move very well. Vocalist audition: Need for male & female musical theatre principle vocalist, must move well and have acting ability. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age. Rehearsals are held in Toronto. Contracts are approximately 7-9 months and include competitive pay, room and board, and no cruise staff duties. For more information including audition requirements, visit www.DisneyAuditions.com.
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POLONIUS ROLE FOR NON-UNION HAMLET, NEW YORK
The part of Polonius in an outdoor production of a non-union Hamlet this summer, Arts4All Theatre Group is accepting headshots and resumes from non-union actors who can play age 40 and above. Honorarium paid; additional pay possible. Rehearsals in NYC. By email (preferred) to Arts4All.TheatreGroup@yahoo.com or mail to Jane Prendergast, Artistic Director, 260 Sunset Avenue, Englewood, NJ 07631.
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TEAM FACELIFT, CASTING HIP HOP MUSIC VIDEO, NEW YORK
HD music video for NY based hip hop group Team Facelift is seeking and attractive white female actress between the ages of 16 - 24 who is petite, girl next door type and capable of playing a wide range of emotions. Please send headshots and photos and resumes to TEAMFACELIFTVIDEOWL@YAHOO.COM. Compensation: No/Lo/Deferred payment, but food, credit, copy, transportation, etc. provided. Seeking Union and Non-Union. Producer / Director: Alex Levit, William Djuric. Shooting in Manhattan. Dates: TBA. Please submit no later than May 7.
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PANIC IN NEW YORK, SHORT FILM, NEW YORK
Penny Dreadful Productions is casting the short film "Panic in New York." Shooting for seven days in NYC, starting May 14. Director: Marcos Herrera. Synopsis: An outbreak has hit New York City and the infected are feasting on the flesh of the living. The story takes place during the first night of the epidemic and is told through the eyes of a twenty-something couple. At first, they're oblivious to the trouble, but through the news reports on television the true horror is revealed. They soon realize it's time to leave the safety of their apartment when someone they love is struck down. Payment: Lo/no/deferred. Please send headshots and resumes to: Marcos Herrera - pennydreadfulproductions@gmail.com. Seeking: Veronica: 25 - 30. News reporter. She'd been wasting time doing fluff pieces for the local news and thinks covering this pandemic could be her big break. Francis: 25 - 30. A smart ass. Lucy looks towards him for strength during this time. Lucy: 18 - 24. Recently relocated to NY for her job. She is trying to establish her place in the world. Joanna: 18 - 24. Lucy's cousin. She gets infected and runs to Lucy's apartment for help.
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COLUMBIA UNIV. SHORT COMEDY FILM, NEW YORK
Columbia University Graduate Short Film casting for a comedy not unlike Whit Stillman's "Metropolitan." Director: Graham Mason. Synopsis: A dinner party goes horribly awry when Harry decides to break up with his girlfriend after discovering a horrific picture of him that she painted. Payment: Lo/no/deferred. Shooting in New York City for 3 days, starting May 18. Please e-mail headshot w/ resume to - metropolitanmovie@gmail.com. **Must be free to audition on Friday, April 27, from 4-8 p.m. Auditions will be at Columbia Univ. Main campus. Seeking: Harry: 30s. Midwestern, neurotic, neat, straight, somewhat hip, but not too hip - literary hip. Good- looking, but not gorgeous.
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CHARLIE BROWN SYNDROME, SHORT FILM, NEW YORK
Mixed Dialects Entertainment is casting for the mini DV short film "Charlie Brown Syndrome." (www.myspace.com/mrockholmes) SAG Short Film Agreement. SAG Rep Katie Watson. Shooting in the Bronx and NYC on May 17. Pay: Deferred. DVD copy of completed film, transportation reimbursement, meals provided, small pay, referral for other projects. Parkchester is a nice, easy to get to, mixed neighborhood in the Bronx. If I can find a closer location before then, I will update you. Send headshots & resumes (and link to your reel IF you have one) to: mixeddialects@optonline.net. Synopsis: Romantic Comedy. Two co-workers coincidentally take the same day off and decide to hangout. But they both have their own agenda. Seeking: LEAH - Female. Nerdy but has sex appeal. Not the prettiest girl but is attractive. Medium to slim build. Age range 24-30. Will be required to wear a towel as if just getting out of the shower but NO NUDITY. SEAN - Male. Comic book, Star Trek convention type. Must be in shape. Slightly geeky but cute. Please submit by May 4. Voice: Belt (B#2 to G4). SUSAN: Female. 25 - 33. Jonathan's sexy and supportive girlfriend. However, she is frustrated with Jonathan's fear of commitment. Voice: Belt (A#3 to D5).
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I LOVE A PIANO - NON-UNION MUSICAL, NEW YORK
Mon, Apr 30. 10AM-1PM and 2PM-5:30PM. Chelsea Studios 151 West 26th St. 6th Floor. "I LOVE A PIANO" Tour is holding Open Call Auditions. Non-Equity Singer/Actor/Dancers. (PAID WORK). Music and Lyrics by Irving Berlin. Conceived and Written by Ray Roderick and Michael Berkeley. Directed & Choreographed by: Ray Roderick. Casting: Mungioli Theatricals, Inc. Begins Reh: 8/26/ 07 in NYC. Begins Performances: 9/26/07 in Boston. For this audition, Please prepare two songs, one up- tempo and one ballad, each approximately 32 bars in length, in the style of the show (preferably by Irving Berlin) that show you off well. Bring sheet music. An accompanist will be provided. Please bring a current picture and resume, stapled together. SEEKING THE FOLLOWING ROLES: ALEX: (Male; Plays 40's) Baritone. Strong singer/COMEDIAN who moves well. Mature, charming and sophisticated. A bit gruff, the authority figure with a heart of gold. Tries to maintain control. SADIE: (Female; Plays 40's) Belt/Soprano. Strong singer/COMEDIAN who moves well. Mature and savvy with an earthy kind of sophistication. Lucille Ball or Eve Arden type. GEORGE: (Male; Plays 30's) Baritone/Tenor. Strong singer/dancer COMEDIAN. Handsome, romantic, playful. Tries to be suave and worldly, but fails. GINGER: (Female; Plays 30's) Strong Belt. Strong singer/dancer/COMEDIAN. Brassy, wise-cracking June Allison type. JIM: (Male; Plays 20's) Tenor/Baritone. Strong athletic dancer/ singer/ COMEDIAN. Young, enthusiastic, happy-go- lucky optimist. Athletic. Mickey Rooney type. EILEEN: (Female; Plays 20's) Belt/Soprano. Strong athletic dancer/singer/ COMEDIAN. Naïve, romantic, vulnerable, yet spunky. Judy Garland type. If you would like to be considered for this project but are unavailable to make it to this call, please send your picture and resume immediately to: 'I Love A Piano', c/o MUNGIOLI THEATRICALS, INC., 207 West 25th Street, 6th floor New York, NY 10001.
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THE FELA KUTI PROJECT, NEW YORK
Thu, May 3. 10AM-1PM and 2PM-5:30PM. Chelsea Studios, 151 West 26th St. 6th Fl. The Fela Kuti Project is holding non-equity auditions for female and male African, African-American or of African descent/mixed race, Principal Performers. Directed & Choreographed by BILL T. JONES. Please be prepared with an African Chant of your own choosing, as well as a contemporary/R&B/Afro beat song which shows off your voice and range. Bring sheet music. An accompanist will be provided. Please bring a current picture and resume, stapled together. ABILITY TO PLAY A MUSICAL INSTRUMENT (ESPECIALLY PERCUSSION!) WILL BE A PLUS. AT: SEEKING: OLDER MALE: (African, African-American or of African decent; Age may be late 30's to 50s or even 60s). Actor plays multiple characters, including FELA KUTI in the later part of his life and, perhaps a deceased Fela returning to look back at his life; the inventor of Afro beat Music; Political Activist and insurgent against the unjust government of Nigeria; He is ground glass and cacao beans; Declared Himself "The Black President" of Africa; Compelling with a wild energy & Great Passion; Commanding; Takes Power; Though it began with his love of music, when he was introduced to more in his life, he embraced it and began what became a political journey; Loves both Life and Disruption; Also must be able to play stern & rigid Christian authority figures, as well as Revelers and Compatriots; Playing Musical instruments is not necessary, but would be welcome. YOUNGER WOMAN #1: (African, African-American or of African decent; Plays Age 18 - Mid 30's). Has great beauty and sexual energy; Grounded and intelligent; This is the woman who changes Fela from an ordinary musician to a man with awareness of political history; ACTRESS MUST SING WELL (contemporary or Afro beat music), AS WELL AS ACT TO CARRY BOOK SCENES. OLDER WOMAN #2: (African, African- American or of African decent Plays Age late 30's - 50's). Has versatility to play Fela's Mother, a stern rigid strict Christian; revelers; compatriots; and possibly even Fela himself; A profound and compelling presence; ACTRESS MUST BE VERSATILE AND SING WITH GREAT PASSION (contemporary or Afro beat music), BE ABLE TO MOVE WELL, AND ACT TO PLAY MULTIPLE CHARACTERS. This NON-AEA Developmental Workshop will take place Mon Aug 6th thru Sat Aug 25th and require availability full days, 10am - 6pm. PAID WORK. For Further Info, please visit: http:// homepage.mac.com/roygabayproductions/FelaKuti. If you would like to be considered for this project but are unavailable to make it to this call, please send your picture and resume immediately to: THE FELA KUTI PROJECT, c/o MUNGIOLI THEATRICALS, INC., 207 West 25th Street, 6th floor New York, NY 10001. Thank you.
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SINGERS NEEDED, DISNEY CRUISE LINE, NEW YORK
May 7, 2007 Ripley-Grier Studios, 520 8th Ave Suite 16, New York, NY. Open Dancer Audition at 10: 00 a.m. Open Musical Theatre Vocalist Audition at 1:00 p.m. Disney Cruise Line is seeking talented and versatile musical theater performers for mainstage productions on their luxury cruise ships in the Caribbean and Bahamas. This audition will be held in conjunction with Hong Kong. Casting Directors will call back performers for each location as needed. Dancer audition: Male, need for male ensemble dancers who can sing on key. Female, need for females to portray classic Disney Character Look-a-like, must move very well. Vocalist audition: Need for male & female musical theatre principle vocalist, must move well and have acting ability. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age. Rehearsals are held in Toronto. Contracts are approximately 7-9 months and include competitive pay, room and board, and no cruise staff duties. For more information including audition requirements, visit www.DisneyAuditions.com.
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HAPPY HOUR IMPROV, NEW YORK
Sat, Apr 21, 11AM-3PM. Ripley Grier Studios, 520 8th Ave., 16th Floor, Rm 16B. The Big Little Theatre, NYC. Duration: Three Weeks, starts May 1. Non-Union artist contracts. Payment is on a lo/no/deferred basis. The Big Little Theatre is casting for Happy Hour, directed by Michael Horn. Synopsis: Happy Hour is a satire on narcissism, vanity, and sex. The show is comprised of 13 different comedic sketches, with some improv. This is a very funny show and a great experience for all involved. We are looking for excited actors, female and male, 20-35. Please bring a headshot and resume. Sides will be provided. Please send an email to michaelbowenhorn@yahoo.com with your name, phone #, and day and time of preferred audition. Seeking: One role calls for an African-American Female. One role calls for a Male with a Scottish accent. One role calls for a girl with a French accent.
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ACTOR/COMEDIAN FOR WEDDINGS, BAR MITZVAHS, TRI-STATE AREA
Pasternak Productions is seeking an actor/comedian to portray a "comic rabbi" and appear at weddings, Bar Mitzvahs and Temple events throughout the Tri- State area. Open to any age over 18, but must have a "Catskills/Borscht Belt" feel. Excellent acting & improv ability required. Stand-up and/or MC experience extremely helpful. This is a great opportunity, as there is no conflict with any other performance jobs. (If you are not available, you don't have to accept our particular job for that weekend.) GREAT PAY and each performance is only about 20 minutes! Also casting for separate troupes (if you're thinking of relocating) in L.A., San Francisco, Las Vegas, Houston, Chicago, Baltimore/D.C., Florida, Boston, Philadelphia and Toronto. Please email a picture and resume to: pasproductions@yahoo.com (Put in the subject line - "Rabbi-NY.")
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OFFICER DOWN, SHORT FILM, NEW YORK/NEW JERSEY
Casting for the short film "Officer Down," by Writer/ Director Richard Recco ("3000 Miles To Graceland." Synopsis: a short film ("Crash" meets "The Sopranos") to expand into a feature. The story is about a down-and-out detective struggling with faith and his marriage gets revenge on a drug addict who hit his son with a car bringing his family together and faith stronger. Shoot Dates: May 5-9. Location: NYC/ NJ. Pay: Low/No. Casting Call: April 16 -23. Contact: Joe (UPM) email: josephwf13@yahoo.com or phone: 610-247-8539. Roles: Grimes - (40-60), drug addict, pedophile, white, Hispanic. Coolidge - (40-60), cop, African American. Man - (30-50) cop, white. Man 2 - (30-50) white, drug addict, gets shot in head. Marie - (27-40) white, drug addict, having affair with lead male. Christopher - (6-10) white, lead male's son who gets hit by car. 2 babies - (0-1) one black, one white. EXTRAS - any ethnicity, ages (7-70), any gender.
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THE LIST, FEATURE FILM, NEW YORK
Strife's Way Productions, Ltd. is casting "The List," a digital feature. Synopsis: Corey "C.C." Carson learns to overcome his fear of rejection and gains social acceptance among his high school peers when introduced to "The List". Shooting June 9-17 in Westchester County, NY and NYC. Non-union. Compensation: Deferred pay, copy, meals, and lodging. Seeking: Corey: Black male, 18, average looking, no taller than 5'4, small frame, lacks self confidence, LEAD. Fro: Black male, 18, tall, has a big afro, into Dragonball Z, Corey's friend. Paul: Caucasian male, 18, wears glasses, big movie buff that hates reality TV and Ben Affleck. Louise: Black female, 50s, heavyset, Corey's loving Jamaican grandmother. Bishop: Black male, 50s, athletic, Corey's Jamaican grandfather, retired police lieutenant who spends his days training like he's in the military. Nancy: Caucasian female, 18, a kindhearted nerdy redhead who wears big goofy glasses and out of style clothing who's constantly tormented by other girls. Kaili: Black or Hispanic female, 18, the gorgeous super bitch head cheerleader that's used to getting what she wants. Shelly & Meg: Any ethnicity females, 18, Kaili's followers. Lobo: Black male, 18, 6ft, overbearing, intimidating presence, the school bully. Eddie: Black male, 18, Lobo's follower, talks shit to others when he's around Lobo, when alone, a scared punk. Jessica: Hispanic female, 18, Lobo's follower, a thuggish chick who's quick to pick a fight, speaks with only two worded sentences that may or not make sense. Wiley: Black male, the 10-year-old thug in training, local purse-snatcher. Pablo: Hispanic or any ethnicity male, a little person about 4ft tall who lives inside a car trunk. Two Sexy Shemales: Any ethnicity, two transexuals or men in drag that tries to seduce the lead character while at a nightclub. All types will be considered for the following extra and under-five roles: high school students, teachers, parents, club goers, bouncers, etc. NOTE: Dance experience including knowing how to Salsa is a huge plus for Corey, Kaili, Nancy, Shelly and Meg roles. Please send headshots and resumes to: Strife's Way Productions, Ltd. PO Box 10 Mohegan Lake, NY 10547. Please submit no later than April 25. Auditions held at the end of April - Location TBA.
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TIME AND PLACE, NYU STUDENT SHORT, NEW YORK
Payment is on a lo/no/deferred basis. New York University director Yaron Kaver is casting for the short film "Time and Place." This is an NYU undergraduate thesis film shooting in June. The shoot should be only a few days, plus a couple of rehearsal days. We have SAG-student film status so we are looking for union or non-union actors! - No pay but transportation costs plus meals are provided as is a final copy of the film upon completion. Great film experience with a fun and motivated student crew! Synopsis: An Israeli girl lost in NYC is taken on a journey of discovery, secrets and lies by a stranger who reveals to her it is the eve of Yom Kippur? Web: http://www.timeandplacemovie.com. Please send headshot and resume to: Yaron/Alicia - yaronkaver@gmail.com. Seeking: Fabian: late 20's to early 30's. He's handsome in a scruffy way.
Wednesday, April 04, 2007
AFCI Locations Trade Show, DC Comedyfest, 2007 NAB Convention, ASCAP "I Create Music" Expo, Gospel Music Association Music Week
In Tokyo's Space Lab Yellow, Jose James and Nori Ochiai (www.myspace.com/norippe) of the Jose James Jazz Quartet (www.myspace.com/josejamesquartet) join forces with stellar DJ Gilles Peterson to perform a mix of jazz/Latin/Hip-Hop in an April 4 musical event that will also be broadcast over J-WAVE. The duo will be at Soultrane Jazz Bar the next evening. Dan Decker, author of "Anatomy of a Screenplay," and founder of The Screenwriters Group, demonstrates his process by breaking down the recently released movie "300" at the April 7 meeting of Alameda Writers Group in Glendale. Association of Film Commissioners International holds its 21st annual AFCI Locations Trade Show, April 7-15 in Santa Monica, and offers as a break-out seminar "Film Incentives: An Independent View of what Governments are Giving," led by producer and attorney Vince Ravine. Stand-up acts, sketch, short film and improv comedy will be seen in eight or more venues during the DC Comedyfest running April 12-14, in addition to a master class with Mick Napier, industry seminars with Eddie Brill and Bob Read and a free legal rights seminar.
Every year Women in Film and Video honors women who have made a difference in the media industry. This year they host their celebration on April 13 in Washington DC, and among several to be awarded Deborah Redmond, President of The SOHO Group, will receive the Women of Vision Leadership Award. The Hamptons Writers' Lab, a gathering that happens each Spring in East Hampton, where mentors advise in a one-on-one laboratory setting while additional daily events bring the participants together, opens this year on April 13 for two days. The National Association of Broadcasters Convention for 2007, which covers every aspect of audio and video content production, hosts a Content Creator's Party at the ESPN Zone, when the conference runs from April 14-19 in Las Vegas. The International Film Festival Summit, on April 18 in London, is the trade show for professionals from the film festival industry that provides a platform for connection and collaboration to enhance the well-being of film festivals across the globe. At the ASCAP "I Create Music" Expo, happening April 19-21 in Hollywood, the usual panels, workshops and master classes dedicated to songwriting and composing are slated, and a new area for registrants interested in film scoring through a partnership with "FYI - Film Your Issue," will be instituted. Final Draft in association with The Hollywood Networking Breakfast hosts a "Scripwriters Showcase" featuring panels with film and television writers revealing industry practices, covering topics that include feature film, television, storytelling and comedy writing, for two days starting April 20 in Universal City. Gospel Music Association Music Week takes place April 21-25 in Nashville and folded into the scheduling as a breakout event will be the 38th Annual GMA Dove Awards hosted by Brian Littrell, Natalie Grant, and Donnie McClurkin. Parties, educational sessions, cocktail receptions, networking events and The Fifth Annual Billboard Bash, which features awards presentations and performances all make up what is now called Latin Music Week, climaxing with The Billboard Latin Music Awards, April 23-26 in Miami. The Eighth Bare Bones International Film Festival and Movie-Biz Conference, happening April 23-29 in Muskogee, is devised as a platform from which to showcase low-budget (less than one million dollars) independent movies with a focus on championing the "Bare Bones Auteur".
At Roger Ebert's Overlooked Film Festival, from April 24-29 in Champaign, films are only selected from among the films Mr. Ebert sees in the normal course of his reviewing. The annual Tribeca Film Festival, founded by Jane Rosenthal and Robert De Niro, kicks into gear April 25 running through May 6 and will have an expanded focus with Tribeca/ESPN Sports Film Festival presents 14 premiere screenings of sports-releated films, panel discussions, appearances by actors and sports stars, and with former NY Giants Tiki Barber serving as an ambassador of the festival. "Anima 07" is the Cordoba Animation Festival which will be happening April 27-30 in Cordoba. This year's New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, originally devised in 1970 by jazz impresario George Wein, features a wide variety of indigenous music styles, food booths, and arts and crafts on display. MusExpo 2007 opening in West Hollywood April 29 through May 2, deals with aspects of the global music industry and offers evening showcases on the Sunset Strip.
The above events are only a sampling of what is listed. Many of the reported 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. Video and podcast versions of this news summary are now available at various sites around the Web like YouTube and MySpace, as well as on The Actor's Checklist at http://actorschecklist.com/loudblog/. This month on video you will see trailers and video clips of musician/filmmaker Mark Johnson's "Film Noir World" (www.myspace.com/filmnoirworld; www.indiestore.com/filmnoirworld) with dark electro beats and accompanying video imagery; Ross Williams's documentary trailer "The Turning Point", (www.myspace.com/theturningpointmovie), a personal view at the process of pregnancy and a look at the steep learning curve of being a new parent; the music and acting of indie/rock/alternative musician Spence Decker (www.myspace.com/spencedecker) in his new feature film "Looking For Sunday," written by Spence Decker and Mark Piznarski and directed by Mark Piznarski (www.lookingforsundaymovie.com
Every year Women in Film and Video honors women who have made a difference in the media industry. This year they host their celebration on April 13 in Washington DC, and among several to be awarded Deborah Redmond, President of The SOHO Group, will receive the Women of Vision Leadership Award. The Hamptons Writers' Lab, a gathering that happens each Spring in East Hampton, where mentors advise in a one-on-one laboratory setting while additional daily events bring the participants together, opens this year on April 13 for two days. The National Association of Broadcasters Convention for 2007, which covers every aspect of audio and video content production, hosts a Content Creator's Party at the ESPN Zone, when the conference runs from April 14-19 in Las Vegas. The International Film Festival Summit, on April 18 in London, is the trade show for professionals from the film festival industry that provides a platform for connection and collaboration to enhance the well-being of film festivals across the globe. At the ASCAP "I Create Music" Expo, happening April 19-21 in Hollywood, the usual panels, workshops and master classes dedicated to songwriting and composing are slated, and a new area for registrants interested in film scoring through a partnership with "FYI - Film Your Issue," will be instituted. Final Draft in association with The Hollywood Networking Breakfast hosts a "Scripwriters Showcase" featuring panels with film and television writers revealing industry practices, covering topics that include feature film, television, storytelling and comedy writing, for two days starting April 20 in Universal City. Gospel Music Association Music Week takes place April 21-25 in Nashville and folded into the scheduling as a breakout event will be the 38th Annual GMA Dove Awards hosted by Brian Littrell, Natalie Grant, and Donnie McClurkin. Parties, educational sessions, cocktail receptions, networking events and The Fifth Annual Billboard Bash, which features awards presentations and performances all make up what is now called Latin Music Week, climaxing with The Billboard Latin Music Awards, April 23-26 in Miami. The Eighth Bare Bones International Film Festival and Movie-Biz Conference, happening April 23-29 in Muskogee, is devised as a platform from which to showcase low-budget (less than one million dollars) independent movies with a focus on championing the "Bare Bones Auteur".
At Roger Ebert's Overlooked Film Festival, from April 24-29 in Champaign, films are only selected from among the films Mr. Ebert sees in the normal course of his reviewing. The annual Tribeca Film Festival, founded by Jane Rosenthal and Robert De Niro, kicks into gear April 25 running through May 6 and will have an expanded focus with Tribeca/ESPN Sports Film Festival presents 14 premiere screenings of sports-releated films, panel discussions, appearances by actors and sports stars, and with former NY Giants Tiki Barber serving as an ambassador of the festival. "Anima 07" is the Cordoba Animation Festival which will be happening April 27-30 in Cordoba. This year's New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, originally devised in 1970 by jazz impresario George Wein, features a wide variety of indigenous music styles, food booths, and arts and crafts on display. MusExpo 2007 opening in West Hollywood April 29 through May 2, deals with aspects of the global music industry and offers evening showcases on the Sunset Strip.
The above events are only a sampling of what is listed. Many of the reported 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. Video and podcast versions of this news summary are now available at various sites around the Web like YouTube and MySpace, as well as on The Actor's Checklist at http://actorschecklist.com/loudblog/. This month on video you will see trailers and video clips of musician/filmmaker Mark Johnson's "Film Noir World" (www.myspace.com/filmnoirworld; www.indiestore.com/filmnoirworld) with dark electro beats and accompanying video imagery; Ross Williams's documentary trailer "The Turning Point", (www.myspace.com/theturningpointmovie), a personal view at the process of pregnancy and a look at the steep learning curve of being a new parent; the music and acting of indie/rock/alternative musician Spence Decker (www.myspace.com/spencedecker) in his new feature film "Looking For Sunday," written by Spence Decker and Mark Piznarski and directed by Mark Piznarski (www.lookingforsundaymovie.com
Monday, March 26, 2007
Casting News Hot Off The Wire!
PRINCIPLE AND UNDERSTUDY PARTS FOR "MENOPAUSE" THE MUSICAL, BALTIMORE/WASHINGTON , DC
Director: Michael Larsen. Call Type: Equity Principle and understudy positions Seeking: Actresses who can sing and move well. All performers should be in the 35-55 age range. Preparation: Please prepare an up-tempo pop song from the 50’s, 60’s or 70’s- and a musical theater piece. Bring music in your key, an accompanist will be provided. Bring picture and resume as well. Contract: This is a national contract for “Menopause The Musical” based on a mid-size AEA contract. Minimum salary is $637 per week plus benefits (AEA). Performances to be held at the M & T Bank Pavilion at The France-Merrick Performing Arts Center. Rehearsals begin May 28, First performance June 27, 7 shows per week thru December 2007. Date & Appointments: Sunday, April 22, noon – 8 pm, Monday , April 23, 10 AM to 5 PM Auditions will be held in the M&T Bank Pavilion of the France-Merrick Performing Arts Center, home of the Hippodrome Theatre. Please enter the facility via the doors located at the north end of the complex on Eutaw Street, just before Fayette Street. Please call or apply to Neal Gardner, G-Four Productions General Manager at 754-204-4520, 10021 Crimson Palisades Place, Unit # 202, Las Vegas, Nv 89144. Email: ngardner@gfourproductions.com. Web: http://gfourproductions.com
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AXIS VIDEO SEEKING NON-UNION ARTISTS FOR "MY LIFE WITH THE FAIRER SEX", NEW JERSEY
Director: Chris Chaos. Casting roles for an independent short film.. if you want more info please email your resume and headshots. This short film is a collection of tales assembled onto one DVD. International distribution. Seeking certain roles on a scene by scene basis as outlined as follows: Scene 1: Male: College age to mid 30's Female: 18-30 attractive Scene 2: Male: 18 - mid 30's Female: 18- mid 30's.... small breasts...attractive Scene 3: Male: 18 -mid 30's Female 1: Athletic and attractive looking female Female 2: overweight female Scene 4: Male: FILLED ROLE Female: FILLED ROLE Scene 5: Male: 18-mid 30's Female: attractive Female has to play as if she is deaf Scene 6: Male: college age Female: attractive college age Scene 7: Male: FILLED ROLE. Apply to: Chris Chaos, Axis Video, Po Box 551, Gloucester Nj 08030. Email: castoraxis@aol.com. Ends April 10.
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ACADEMY PRODUCTIONS FILLING ROLES FOR SHORT FILM "FULL FRONTAL", SAN FRANCISCO
Up and Coming Graduate Film Directors are seeking actors for their next project. You must be able to attend one in-class rehearsal, to be scheduled by the director. These rehearsals will take place Thursdays between 8:30 – 11:20 am sometime between April 5 and May 17. You will also need to be available for one rehearsal that is outside these times. Pay is $75 and a copy of your work .
Breakdown:
- Male / 25-30 yrs. / African American. Nicholas / Calvin: Black; Charming. Loves women and ambitious; calm and collective most of the time. Physically fit.
- Female / 31-40 yrs. / African American. Lucy: Black female, in mid 30's.
- Female / 31-40 yrs. / White. Lee: Caucasian female, in early 30’s to 40’s. Powerful executive type. Humorous.
- Female / 31-40 yrs. / White. Linda: Lee’s Sister. Caucasian female, in early 30s. Masseuse, free spirited, outgoing, prim.
- Male / 31-40 yrs. / White. Brian: Caucasian male, in mid 30's.
- Male / 41-50 yrs. / White. Carl: Caucasian male, in early 40's.
- Male / 31-40 yrs. / White. Arty / Ed: White; Humorous. Indecisive and naive. Not typically a ladies man. Physique - any shape/size.
Please send headshot/resume and the role you want in the subject line to Academyproductions@gmail.com. Ends April 13.
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DISNEY CRUISE LINE
April 2nd, 2007 Ripley-Grier Studios, 520 8th Ave Suite 16, New York, NY. Open Male Dancer Audition at 10:00 a.m . Open Disney Costumed Characters and Face Character Look-Alikes Audition at 12 Noon. Open Musical Theatre Vocalist Audition at 1:00 p.m . (Sign-In Begins one hour before each Call Time) Disney Cruise Line is seeking talented and versatile musical theater performers for mainstage productions on their luxury cruise ships in the Caribbean and Bahamas. Dancer audition: Male, need for male ensemble dancers who can sing on key. Disney Costumed Characters and Face Character Look- Alikes - Females 4'9" to 5'8". Males 6' to 6'2". Must have dance training. A dance combination will be taught. Vocalist audition: Need for male & female musical theatre principle vocalist, must move well and have acting ability. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age. Rehearsals are held in Toronto. Contracts are approximately 7-9 months and include competitive pay, room and board, and no cruise staff duties. For more information including audition requirements, visit www.DisneyAuditions.com.
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MUSICALS AT RICHTER 2007 SEASON
Fri, Mar 30, 7PM-10PM. Sat, Mar 31, 10AM-1PM (Children only). Sat, Mar 31, 2PM-6PM. Sun, Apr 1, 1PM-5PM. The Melrose School, 120 Federal Road, Brewster, NY. Musicals at Richter (MAR) in Danbury, Conn. will hold its 2007 season auditions for high school, college and adult performers March 29-April 1 at The Melrose School, 120 Federal Hill Road, in Brewster, NY, just a few minutes from Danbury’s Richter Park. A separate children’s audition will be held for young performers Sat, Mar 31. The 23rd main stage season features three Tony Award-winning musicals, including Fiddler on the Roof (June 21 – July 7) directed by Donald Birely of New York City ; On the Twentieth Century (July 12-28), directed by MAR founder and president Brad Blake of Danbury; and Oklahoma! (Aug 2-18) also directed by Mr. Blake. In addition, the daytime children’s play series Fairy Tale Theater will feature four hour-long shows adapted and directed by Elyse Jasensky of Danbury. Rounding out the 2007 offerings is Richter Rising Stars, a select group of performers age 21 and under who will perform material from recent Broadway shows, television musicals and motion pictures at Richter Park and other area venues. Alicia Dempster of Danbury will direct and choreograph. Open audition times for high school (16 and up), college and adult performers are Fri, Mar 30 from 7-10PM; Sat, Mar 31 from 2-6PM; and Sun, Apr 1 from 1-5PM. Thurs, Mar 29 from 7-10PM is reserved for Richter alumni to audition by appointment only; returning performers may call 203-438-1669 to schedule a time. Separate auditions for children and youth performers will be held Sat March 31 only from 10AM-1PM. At that time, casting will be considered for the Fairy Tale Theater company (age 7-15); ensemble roles in Fiddler on the Roof and Oklahoma! and for younger members of Richter Rising Stars. Children auditioning for the musicals should be prepared to sing, read and dance as indicated below; Fairy Tale Theater candidates do not have to sing, but should be prepared to read from a script. Performers aged 15 and under must attend this Saturday call if they wish to be considered for any of these roles. All those auditioning should bring a picture and resume if available, prepare two Broadway show tunes (up-tempo and ballad), bring sheet music in their key, and be ready to sing only their best 16 measures if necessary. An accompanist will be provided. Auditionees should also be prepared to learn a short dance combination and to read from the script if asked. These positions are unpaid and all roles are open. Show descriptions and cast breakdowns can be found on the theater's website at www.musicalsatrichter.org. Please note there are no children’s roles in On the Twentieth Century; all performers for that show must be age 16 or older. Please bring picture and resume, prepare two Broadway show tunes (up-tempo and ballad), and bring sheet music in your key. Be prepared to learn a short dance combination and to read if asked. Accompanist provided. Now in its 23rd season, Musicals at Richter is Connecticut’s longest-running outdoor theater with over 65 productions to its credit since 1985. The Richter Arts Center stage has served as a professional springboard for hundreds of up- and-coming performers. Musicals at Richter is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization. For further information, visit the website at www.musicalsatrichter.org, leave a message at 203-748-6873 or e-mail info@musicalsatrichter.org. For directions: www.melrose.edu.
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78TH STREET THEATRE LAB
Thurs, Mar 22 and Fri, Mar 23. 9AM-1PM both days. 78th Street Theatre Lab, 236 West 78th Street. Mini. Artistic Director: Eric Nightengale. Producing Directors: Mark Zeller, Dana Zeller-Alexis. General Manager: Ruth Nightengale. Please prepare a brief contemporary monologue. Please bring a picture and resume, stapled together. Seeking actors for many projects currently in development and possible replacements for THE NIBROC TRILOGY (see below). The Theatre is especially interested in auditioning men, 40+, of all ethnic types. The Theatre supports a series of projects in various stages of growth. Each season the Theatre presents plays that come out of this ongoing developmental process. Past productions include MAN IN THE FLYING LAWN CHAIR, BLUFF, LEMKIN’S HOUSE, AS IT IS IN HEAVEN, KENNETH–WHAT IS THE FREQUENCY?, WYOMING, THE LAST MAGOO, NIRVANOV. Upcoming projects may include: YELAPA PELAPA by Mark Zeller; OKLAHOMA SAMOVAR by Alice Eve Cohen; LETTERS TO SALA by Arlene Hutton; BOMBERS ROW by Paul Allman. THE NIBROC TRILOGY by Arlene Hutton. Casting note: Play takes place from 1942 through 1954. Actors should be able to look period and act in overlapping-dialogue naturalism. Think "It's a Wonderful Life" meets Lanford Wilson. Actors must be willing to get haircuts. All characters have Kentucky accents, but it is not necessary to use an accent in your audition. Note: All roles are currently cast. Auditioning performers will be considered as possible replacements. Seeking: May: Actress must play from ages 22 to 34. A prim young schoolteacher from a small Kentucky town. Although she is very proper, sometimes words just fly out of her mouth. She can be feisty at times. Raleigh: Actor must play from mid 20s to mid to late 30s. An optimistic and friendly guy from a sharecrop who becomes a professional writer. He almost never gets mad, but channels his anger and frustration into good-natured humor. Mrs. Gill: Actress must play from late 40s to 60. May's mother, an insightful and kind-hearted woman from a small Kentucky town. She is almost defeated by the death of her son, but finds a new life. A true southern woman, she is always cooking for others. Mrs. Brummet: Actress must play from mid 40s to almost 60. Raleigh's mother, a crusty illiterate farm woman with a biting tongue. Narrow-minded and old- fashioned, she never hesitates to say what she thinks. Treva: Mid-late 30s. Raleigh's sister. An abused wife and depressed mother of three trying to make a new life for herself. While she is very close to her brother, she doesn't get along with his wife.
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SWINGTIME CANTEEN - PIC & RESUME REQUEST
Show Palace Dinner Theatre in Hudson, FL is requesting photos and resumes for Swingtime Canteen. LOA ref Dinner Theatre. $395/week minimum + health, pension, round-trip transportation to Florida and housing. Producers: Nick and Sal Sessa. Artistic Director: Matthew McGee. Book: Linda Thorsen Bond, William Repicci and Charles Busch. Director: Matthew McGee. Company Manager: Todd M. Eskin. Choreographer: Katie Kerwin. Music Director: Gary Wyatt. First rehearsal: Apr 2. Runs Apr 20 - May 27. Please submit headshot / resume for immediate consideration to: Show Palace Dinner Theatre, ATTN: Matthew McGee, 16128 US Hwy 19, Hudson FL 34667. Show takes its inspiration from the films and personalities that helped to define the national consciousness known as "the war effort". After 17 years with MGM, still-glamorous movie legend Marian Ames has endured four flop films in a row and is being put out to pasture. But this is 1944 and no time for self-pity. So Marian has gathered up her instrument-playing gal pals from the Hollywood Canteen and headed for London to entertain the troops. Seeking: Topeka Abotelli: Female, 40s - 50s. Fast-talking Martha Raye type. Good-natured, tough, matronly type. Must play the piano. Eleanor Fuchs: Member of the band. Must play clarinet, bass clarinet, alto sax and tenor sax. Muriel Kravis: Member of the band. Must play the trumpet. Jeannie Pielmeier: Member of the band. Must play the double bass.
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ALL HER FACES, PIC & RESUME REQUEST
La MaMa e.t.c. in association with Scripts Up! Inc is casting for All Her Faces: A Portrait of Dusty Springfield. Writer/Director: Anthony Innéo. Seeking: Union and Non-Union Actors. Equity Approved Showcase. Rehearsal: April - May. Performances: June 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 8th, 9th and 10th. Friday, Saturday @ 10 PM, Sunday Matinee @ 5:30. Email submissions ONLY. Attach photos, resumes and MP3’s to Anthony Inneo: FromNowOnProductions@gmail.com. All Her Faces MUST be in SUBJECT or email will be DELETED. NOTE: If you’ve submitted material before, no need to do it again; you’re still on file.
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AUTOMATIC CINEMA, SHORT FILM
Dionisiac Rock is casting for the non-union short film “Automatic Cinema” Director: Giacomo Gavotto. Job runs for 1 week starting July 5. Payment: Lo/no/ deferred. Apply to: Giacomo - jackgav8@hotmail.com. Synopsis: “Automatic Cinema” is inspired by original French surrealism. The narrative spine is based on a dream the author actually had. Several key visual elements and the way the story is structured (dream sequences) will hopefully allow the audience to approach the internal meaning of the piece on different levels. The main theme would be, in general terms, the lack of communication between the characters; more specifically it lays upon the relationship between a father, who comes back in town after many years, and his son (the lead character). A mother, a beautiful girl and a friend will contribute to increase the conflict between father and son, as the audience struggles to clarify what is going on. Death, dreams and reality are constantly questioned throughout the film, making the audience lose the perception of true time vs. dream time. Seeking: Lead character, male, 25-30 - Andre has very intense dreams that make him face the absence of his parents. He is a musician. He will understand during the movie the importance of having a father nearby. Actor should be able to access different emotions in order to convey the controversial realities he will find himself projected into. The father, male 50-60 - He's a sailor who realizes he needs to go back to his son and support him through his transition to adult life. He tries to rebuild communication with him, without getting any result. Male / 18-24 yrs. / Any Ethnicity (Others like this). Pino, male 18-24 - The lead character's friend. Even though he's too young to have known the 70's, his mind lives back in the post- punk era (British). He personifies the radical side of his friend's sense of independence and self- confidence. He will be rejected by his friend at the end. The mother, female 41-50 - She celebrates her own funeral during a dream sequence (sad expression, it's a close up). Very important, she will also act in the final scene telling Andre' the truth about his father.
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NYU TISCH SHORT FILM
Casting for the NYU Tisch School of the Arts short film “Mad Adventures of a TV Addict.” Synopsis: A 13- year-old girl's television addiction spirals out of control. Seeking: QUINN, 13. girl, TV addict. ALICE, 30-50, lady, Quinn's jolly well-meaning, mother. DR. GOODMAN, 30+, male/female, psychiatrist. OFFICER REX, 30+, man, slow moving, corpulent, bad-ass. LEARMAN,30-40, man, old school, film noir detective. HONEY, 20s, woman, old school, film noir femme fatale. Details: Student film, NYU's Tisch School of the Arts, undergraduate. Shoots 4/20 to 4/ 22. 16mm Color approx. 8 mins. Food, transport, and copy will be provided. Contact: Please send headshots/resume and, if available, digital reel to: Chelsea Bruce, director, at madadventuresofatvaddict@gmail.com. Casting will take place over the next couple of weeks. NO PAY
Director: Michael Larsen. Call Type: Equity Principle and understudy positions Seeking: Actresses who can sing and move well. All performers should be in the 35-55 age range. Preparation: Please prepare an up-tempo pop song from the 50’s, 60’s or 70’s- and a musical theater piece. Bring music in your key, an accompanist will be provided. Bring picture and resume as well. Contract: This is a national contract for “Menopause The Musical” based on a mid-size AEA contract. Minimum salary is $637 per week plus benefits (AEA). Performances to be held at the M & T Bank Pavilion at The France-Merrick Performing Arts Center. Rehearsals begin May 28, First performance June 27, 7 shows per week thru December 2007. Date & Appointments: Sunday, April 22, noon – 8 pm, Monday , April 23, 10 AM to 5 PM Auditions will be held in the M&T Bank Pavilion of the France-Merrick Performing Arts Center, home of the Hippodrome Theatre. Please enter the facility via the doors located at the north end of the complex on Eutaw Street, just before Fayette Street. Please call or apply to Neal Gardner, G-Four Productions General Manager at 754-204-4520, 10021 Crimson Palisades Place, Unit # 202, Las Vegas, Nv 89144. Email: ngardner@gfourproductions.com. Web: http://gfourproductions.com
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AXIS VIDEO SEEKING NON-UNION ARTISTS FOR "MY LIFE WITH THE FAIRER SEX", NEW JERSEY
Director: Chris Chaos. Casting roles for an independent short film.. if you want more info please email your resume and headshots. This short film is a collection of tales assembled onto one DVD. International distribution. Seeking certain roles on a scene by scene basis as outlined as follows: Scene 1: Male: College age to mid 30's Female: 18-30 attractive Scene 2: Male: 18 - mid 30's Female: 18- mid 30's.... small breasts...attractive Scene 3: Male: 18 -mid 30's Female 1: Athletic and attractive looking female Female 2: overweight female Scene 4: Male: FILLED ROLE Female: FILLED ROLE Scene 5: Male: 18-mid 30's Female: attractive Female has to play as if she is deaf Scene 6: Male: college age Female: attractive college age Scene 7: Male: FILLED ROLE. Apply to: Chris Chaos, Axis Video, Po Box 551, Gloucester Nj 08030. Email: castoraxis@aol.com. Ends April 10.
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ACADEMY PRODUCTIONS FILLING ROLES FOR SHORT FILM "FULL FRONTAL", SAN FRANCISCO
Up and Coming Graduate Film Directors are seeking actors for their next project. You must be able to attend one in-class rehearsal, to be scheduled by the director. These rehearsals will take place Thursdays between 8:30 – 11:20 am sometime between April 5 and May 17. You will also need to be available for one rehearsal that is outside these times. Pay is $75 and a copy of your work .
Breakdown:
- Male / 25-30 yrs. / African American. Nicholas / Calvin: Black; Charming. Loves women and ambitious; calm and collective most of the time. Physically fit.
- Female / 31-40 yrs. / African American. Lucy: Black female, in mid 30's.
- Female / 31-40 yrs. / White. Lee: Caucasian female, in early 30’s to 40’s. Powerful executive type. Humorous.
- Female / 31-40 yrs. / White. Linda: Lee’s Sister. Caucasian female, in early 30s. Masseuse, free spirited, outgoing, prim.
- Male / 31-40 yrs. / White. Brian: Caucasian male, in mid 30's.
- Male / 41-50 yrs. / White. Carl: Caucasian male, in early 40's.
- Male / 31-40 yrs. / White. Arty / Ed: White; Humorous. Indecisive and naive. Not typically a ladies man. Physique - any shape/size.
Please send headshot/resume and the role you want in the subject line to Academyproductions@gmail.com. Ends April 13.
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DISNEY CRUISE LINE
April 2nd, 2007 Ripley-Grier Studios, 520 8th Ave Suite 16, New York, NY. Open Male Dancer Audition at 10:00 a.m . Open Disney Costumed Characters and Face Character Look-Alikes Audition at 12 Noon. Open Musical Theatre Vocalist Audition at 1:00 p.m . (Sign-In Begins one hour before each Call Time) Disney Cruise Line is seeking talented and versatile musical theater performers for mainstage productions on their luxury cruise ships in the Caribbean and Bahamas. Dancer audition: Male, need for male ensemble dancers who can sing on key. Disney Costumed Characters and Face Character Look- Alikes - Females 4'9" to 5'8". Males 6' to 6'2". Must have dance training. A dance combination will be taught. Vocalist audition: Need for male & female musical theatre principle vocalist, must move well and have acting ability. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age. Rehearsals are held in Toronto. Contracts are approximately 7-9 months and include competitive pay, room and board, and no cruise staff duties. For more information including audition requirements, visit www.DisneyAuditions.com.
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MUSICALS AT RICHTER 2007 SEASON
Fri, Mar 30, 7PM-10PM. Sat, Mar 31, 10AM-1PM (Children only). Sat, Mar 31, 2PM-6PM. Sun, Apr 1, 1PM-5PM. The Melrose School, 120 Federal Road, Brewster, NY. Musicals at Richter (MAR) in Danbury, Conn. will hold its 2007 season auditions for high school, college and adult performers March 29-April 1 at The Melrose School, 120 Federal Hill Road, in Brewster, NY, just a few minutes from Danbury’s Richter Park. A separate children’s audition will be held for young performers Sat, Mar 31. The 23rd main stage season features three Tony Award-winning musicals, including Fiddler on the Roof (June 21 – July 7) directed by Donald Birely of New York City ; On the Twentieth Century (July 12-28), directed by MAR founder and president Brad Blake of Danbury; and Oklahoma! (Aug 2-18) also directed by Mr. Blake. In addition, the daytime children’s play series Fairy Tale Theater will feature four hour-long shows adapted and directed by Elyse Jasensky of Danbury. Rounding out the 2007 offerings is Richter Rising Stars, a select group of performers age 21 and under who will perform material from recent Broadway shows, television musicals and motion pictures at Richter Park and other area venues. Alicia Dempster of Danbury will direct and choreograph. Open audition times for high school (16 and up), college and adult performers are Fri, Mar 30 from 7-10PM; Sat, Mar 31 from 2-6PM; and Sun, Apr 1 from 1-5PM. Thurs, Mar 29 from 7-10PM is reserved for Richter alumni to audition by appointment only; returning performers may call 203-438-1669 to schedule a time. Separate auditions for children and youth performers will be held Sat March 31 only from 10AM-1PM. At that time, casting will be considered for the Fairy Tale Theater company (age 7-15); ensemble roles in Fiddler on the Roof and Oklahoma! and for younger members of Richter Rising Stars. Children auditioning for the musicals should be prepared to sing, read and dance as indicated below; Fairy Tale Theater candidates do not have to sing, but should be prepared to read from a script. Performers aged 15 and under must attend this Saturday call if they wish to be considered for any of these roles. All those auditioning should bring a picture and resume if available, prepare two Broadway show tunes (up-tempo and ballad), bring sheet music in their key, and be ready to sing only their best 16 measures if necessary. An accompanist will be provided. Auditionees should also be prepared to learn a short dance combination and to read from the script if asked. These positions are unpaid and all roles are open. Show descriptions and cast breakdowns can be found on the theater's website at www.musicalsatrichter.org. Please note there are no children’s roles in On the Twentieth Century; all performers for that show must be age 16 or older. Please bring picture and resume, prepare two Broadway show tunes (up-tempo and ballad), and bring sheet music in your key. Be prepared to learn a short dance combination and to read if asked. Accompanist provided. Now in its 23rd season, Musicals at Richter is Connecticut’s longest-running outdoor theater with over 65 productions to its credit since 1985. The Richter Arts Center stage has served as a professional springboard for hundreds of up- and-coming performers. Musicals at Richter is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization. For further information, visit the website at www.musicalsatrichter.org, leave a message at 203-748-6873 or e-mail info@musicalsatrichter.org. For directions: www.melrose.edu.
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78TH STREET THEATRE LAB
Thurs, Mar 22 and Fri, Mar 23. 9AM-1PM both days. 78th Street Theatre Lab, 236 West 78th Street. Mini. Artistic Director: Eric Nightengale. Producing Directors: Mark Zeller, Dana Zeller-Alexis. General Manager: Ruth Nightengale. Please prepare a brief contemporary monologue. Please bring a picture and resume, stapled together. Seeking actors for many projects currently in development and possible replacements for THE NIBROC TRILOGY (see below). The Theatre is especially interested in auditioning men, 40+, of all ethnic types. The Theatre supports a series of projects in various stages of growth. Each season the Theatre presents plays that come out of this ongoing developmental process. Past productions include MAN IN THE FLYING LAWN CHAIR, BLUFF, LEMKIN’S HOUSE, AS IT IS IN HEAVEN, KENNETH–WHAT IS THE FREQUENCY?, WYOMING, THE LAST MAGOO, NIRVANOV. Upcoming projects may include: YELAPA PELAPA by Mark Zeller; OKLAHOMA SAMOVAR by Alice Eve Cohen; LETTERS TO SALA by Arlene Hutton; BOMBERS ROW by Paul Allman. THE NIBROC TRILOGY by Arlene Hutton. Casting note: Play takes place from 1942 through 1954. Actors should be able to look period and act in overlapping-dialogue naturalism. Think "It's a Wonderful Life" meets Lanford Wilson. Actors must be willing to get haircuts. All characters have Kentucky accents, but it is not necessary to use an accent in your audition. Note: All roles are currently cast. Auditioning performers will be considered as possible replacements. Seeking: May: Actress must play from ages 22 to 34. A prim young schoolteacher from a small Kentucky town. Although she is very proper, sometimes words just fly out of her mouth. She can be feisty at times. Raleigh: Actor must play from mid 20s to mid to late 30s. An optimistic and friendly guy from a sharecrop who becomes a professional writer. He almost never gets mad, but channels his anger and frustration into good-natured humor. Mrs. Gill: Actress must play from late 40s to 60. May's mother, an insightful and kind-hearted woman from a small Kentucky town. She is almost defeated by the death of her son, but finds a new life. A true southern woman, she is always cooking for others. Mrs. Brummet: Actress must play from mid 40s to almost 60. Raleigh's mother, a crusty illiterate farm woman with a biting tongue. Narrow-minded and old- fashioned, she never hesitates to say what she thinks. Treva: Mid-late 30s. Raleigh's sister. An abused wife and depressed mother of three trying to make a new life for herself. While she is very close to her brother, she doesn't get along with his wife.
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SWINGTIME CANTEEN - PIC & RESUME REQUEST
Show Palace Dinner Theatre in Hudson, FL is requesting photos and resumes for Swingtime Canteen. LOA ref Dinner Theatre. $395/week minimum + health, pension, round-trip transportation to Florida and housing. Producers: Nick and Sal Sessa. Artistic Director: Matthew McGee. Book: Linda Thorsen Bond, William Repicci and Charles Busch. Director: Matthew McGee. Company Manager: Todd M. Eskin. Choreographer: Katie Kerwin. Music Director: Gary Wyatt. First rehearsal: Apr 2. Runs Apr 20 - May 27. Please submit headshot / resume for immediate consideration to: Show Palace Dinner Theatre, ATTN: Matthew McGee, 16128 US Hwy 19, Hudson FL 34667. Show takes its inspiration from the films and personalities that helped to define the national consciousness known as "the war effort". After 17 years with MGM, still-glamorous movie legend Marian Ames has endured four flop films in a row and is being put out to pasture. But this is 1944 and no time for self-pity. So Marian has gathered up her instrument-playing gal pals from the Hollywood Canteen and headed for London to entertain the troops. Seeking: Topeka Abotelli: Female, 40s - 50s. Fast-talking Martha Raye type. Good-natured, tough, matronly type. Must play the piano. Eleanor Fuchs: Member of the band. Must play clarinet, bass clarinet, alto sax and tenor sax. Muriel Kravis: Member of the band. Must play the trumpet. Jeannie Pielmeier: Member of the band. Must play the double bass.
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ALL HER FACES, PIC & RESUME REQUEST
La MaMa e.t.c. in association with Scripts Up! Inc is casting for All Her Faces: A Portrait of Dusty Springfield. Writer/Director: Anthony Innéo. Seeking: Union and Non-Union Actors. Equity Approved Showcase. Rehearsal: April - May. Performances: June 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 8th, 9th and 10th. Friday, Saturday @ 10 PM, Sunday Matinee @ 5:30. Email submissions ONLY. Attach photos, resumes and MP3’s to Anthony Inneo: FromNowOnProductions@gmail.com. All Her Faces MUST be in SUBJECT or email will be DELETED. NOTE: If you’ve submitted material before, no need to do it again; you’re still on file.
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AUTOMATIC CINEMA, SHORT FILM
Dionisiac Rock is casting for the non-union short film “Automatic Cinema” Director: Giacomo Gavotto. Job runs for 1 week starting July 5. Payment: Lo/no/ deferred. Apply to: Giacomo - jackgav8@hotmail.com. Synopsis: “Automatic Cinema” is inspired by original French surrealism. The narrative spine is based on a dream the author actually had. Several key visual elements and the way the story is structured (dream sequences) will hopefully allow the audience to approach the internal meaning of the piece on different levels. The main theme would be, in general terms, the lack of communication between the characters; more specifically it lays upon the relationship between a father, who comes back in town after many years, and his son (the lead character). A mother, a beautiful girl and a friend will contribute to increase the conflict between father and son, as the audience struggles to clarify what is going on. Death, dreams and reality are constantly questioned throughout the film, making the audience lose the perception of true time vs. dream time. Seeking: Lead character, male, 25-30 - Andre has very intense dreams that make him face the absence of his parents. He is a musician. He will understand during the movie the importance of having a father nearby. Actor should be able to access different emotions in order to convey the controversial realities he will find himself projected into. The father, male 50-60 - He's a sailor who realizes he needs to go back to his son and support him through his transition to adult life. He tries to rebuild communication with him, without getting any result. Male / 18-24 yrs. / Any Ethnicity (Others like this). Pino, male 18-24 - The lead character's friend. Even though he's too young to have known the 70's, his mind lives back in the post- punk era (British). He personifies the radical side of his friend's sense of independence and self- confidence. He will be rejected by his friend at the end. The mother, female 41-50 - She celebrates her own funeral during a dream sequence (sad expression, it's a close up). Very important, she will also act in the final scene telling Andre' the truth about his father.
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NYU TISCH SHORT FILM
Casting for the NYU Tisch School of the Arts short film “Mad Adventures of a TV Addict.” Synopsis: A 13- year-old girl's television addiction spirals out of control. Seeking: QUINN, 13. girl, TV addict. ALICE, 30-50, lady, Quinn's jolly well-meaning, mother. DR. GOODMAN, 30+, male/female, psychiatrist. OFFICER REX, 30+, man, slow moving, corpulent, bad-ass. LEARMAN,30-40, man, old school, film noir detective. HONEY, 20s, woman, old school, film noir femme fatale. Details: Student film, NYU's Tisch School of the Arts, undergraduate. Shoots 4/20 to 4/ 22. 16mm Color approx. 8 mins. Food, transport, and copy will be provided. Contact: Please send headshots/resume and, if available, digital reel to: Chelsea Bruce, director, at madadventuresofatvaddict@gmail.com. Casting will take place over the next couple of weeks. NO PAY
Musician & Band Alert
MEDIA FOR HUMAN RIGHTS SEEKS MUSIC COMPOSER FOR DOCUMENTARY, NEW YORK
We are currently in post-production of an independent documentary meant for US and international screening. We are looking for someone to compose some music for the documentary pertaining to a human rights issue. We are utilizing the power of the media and documentaries to create awareness about human rights and open a space for tolerance and discussion. The guide music we currently have is a fusion of Middle Eastern/electronic music but we are open to various styles as long as it works. The job is currently on a deferred payment basis. Once financial backing arrives and initial expenses recouped, we definitely plan to pay the composer. We are interested in hiring someone who is looking for a break in the industry. Someone who is open to collaboration and passionate about his/her music. Preferably someone who is starting out and wants to get his/her name out there. The person will receive credit on the documentary (DVD, video, cinema screening, etc.), a copy of the documentary, and a great recommendation...AND potentially future work in succeeding projects. Web: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ey1VtRdiMrs
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EXPOSURE PRODUCTIONS LLC SEEKS VOCALIST/MUSICIAN, SOUTHINGTON
Song needed to use in the trailer for the feature film Exposure. Need a song that has vocals and is similar in tone to "River" by Joni Mitchell or Cheryl Crow. Approx. 76 beats per minute. Payment is on a lo/no/deferred basis. Copy of trailer, movie credit, copy of movie included. Apply to: Patrice Hamilton. Email: exposure.film@gmail.com Web: http://www.exposure-the-movie.com. Ends April 19.
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LOUNGE/CONTEMPORARY BAND WITH VOCALS AND SIGHT-READING SKILLS
Seeking trios and/or quartets that include piano, bass and drums. Bands should have a wide range of repertoire, ranging from 50's/60's Rock and Roll, Soul, R & B, Motown, to contemporary pop music. Bands will also back up Entertainers and Cabaret Shows. Excellent salaries. Cruise around the world with one of our best Cruise Lines. For more information, please fill out this registration form, then contact ProShip Entertainment: 1-888-477-6744, ext. 222 or email asweetman@proship.com
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BILINGUAL (ENGLISH/FRENCH) PIANO BAR ENTERTAINERS
Singing pianist/keyboard players needed with a wide variety of repertoire in both French and English, from American standards to French classics such as Piaf, Aznavour, Brel, etc. In addition, candidates should also be familiar with more contemporary popular music. For more information, please fill out this registration form, then contact ProShip Entertainment: 1-888-477-6744, ext. 222 or email asweetman@proship.com.
We are currently in post-production of an independent documentary meant for US and international screening. We are looking for someone to compose some music for the documentary pertaining to a human rights issue. We are utilizing the power of the media and documentaries to create awareness about human rights and open a space for tolerance and discussion. The guide music we currently have is a fusion of Middle Eastern/electronic music but we are open to various styles as long as it works. The job is currently on a deferred payment basis. Once financial backing arrives and initial expenses recouped, we definitely plan to pay the composer. We are interested in hiring someone who is looking for a break in the industry. Someone who is open to collaboration and passionate about his/her music. Preferably someone who is starting out and wants to get his/her name out there. The person will receive credit on the documentary (DVD, video, cinema screening, etc.), a copy of the documentary, and a great recommendation...AND potentially future work in succeeding projects. Web: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ey1VtRdiMrs
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EXPOSURE PRODUCTIONS LLC SEEKS VOCALIST/MUSICIAN, SOUTHINGTON
Song needed to use in the trailer for the feature film Exposure. Need a song that has vocals and is similar in tone to "River" by Joni Mitchell or Cheryl Crow. Approx. 76 beats per minute. Payment is on a lo/no/deferred basis. Copy of trailer, movie credit, copy of movie included. Apply to: Patrice Hamilton. Email: exposure.film@gmail.com Web: http://www.exposure-the-movie.com. Ends April 19.
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LOUNGE/CONTEMPORARY BAND WITH VOCALS AND SIGHT-READING SKILLS
Seeking trios and/or quartets that include piano, bass and drums. Bands should have a wide range of repertoire, ranging from 50's/60's Rock and Roll, Soul, R & B, Motown, to contemporary pop music. Bands will also back up Entertainers and Cabaret Shows. Excellent salaries. Cruise around the world with one of our best Cruise Lines. For more information, please fill out this registration form, then contact ProShip Entertainment: 1-888-477-6744, ext. 222 or email asweetman@proship.com
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BILINGUAL (ENGLISH/FRENCH) PIANO BAR ENTERTAINERS
Singing pianist/keyboard players needed with a wide variety of repertoire in both French and English, from American standards to French classics such as Piaf, Aznavour, Brel, etc. In addition, candidates should also be familiar with more contemporary popular music. For more information, please fill out this registration form, then contact ProShip Entertainment: 1-888-477-6744, ext. 222 or email asweetman@proship.com.
Saturday, March 17, 2007
Casting News Hot Off The Wire!
"HAMLET" SUMMER STAGE PRODUCTION, ENGLEWOOD
Arts4All Theatre Group is continuing auditions for a summer production of Hamlet. Although the title role has been cast, non-union actors are still being sought for the roles of Polonius (male, 50+) and Laertes (male 20s). An honorarium is paid, and some supplemental pay is possible. Please e-mail (preferred) headshots and resumes to Jane Prendergast, Artistic Director, LadyXoc2@hotmail.com, or by mail to 260 Sunset Avenue, Englewood, NJ 07631.
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"COMFORT NOISE", SHORT FILM, NEW YORK
Non-Union director Arturo Medrano is casting for the short student thesis film “Comfort Noise.” Stamp Out Films. Location: New York City/Brooklyn. 6 days, starts April 2nd. Payment is on a lo/no/deferred basis. The story is about a very peculiar kid. About 12 years old, no friends, no family. Lives alone and takes care of himself, yet is not lonely or unhappy. Unlike other people, he does not hear or understand human language the way most people do. He only hears and understands music. Music is his only joy, his only world. He comes across a skeleton and a mannequin who communicate with him through music. He finally has found companionship and a family he can communicate with. Please send headshots and resumes to: Arturo Medrano, rawrumble@gmail.com. Seeking: Male / 11-14 yrs. / Any Ethnicity. Character is a boy in his own world. Does not hear or understand human language. Lives in own world where his only joy is music. Non speaking role. Character is mostly melancholy and cold towards the world surrounding him. Only expresses happiness when he hears music.
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"ALTERNATE UNIVERSE", SVA SHORT, NEW YORK
Casting for the short film “Alternate Universe,” about a poor man struggling to live in Manhattan. The poor man's world is inter-cut with a very rich man who lives in the suburbs in a very expensive house. Location: New York. 8 mins. Job starts: Mar 22nd. Payment is on a lo/no/deferred basis. Please send photos and resumes to Dave Burdette, burdette.dave@gmail.com. Seeking: Mark: Male / 25-30 yrs. / White. Looking for someone who is willing to cut his hair shorter in order to play the same character in different times. Poor Mark: poorly dressed, ripped clothing, messy, shaggy hair/slight beard. Wealthy Mark: fancy clothing. Shorter, nicely combed hair/shaved face. Poor Mark seems discouraged, lonely man. Wealthy Mark would be more upbeat and happy, millionaire. Russell: Male / 25-30 yrs. / White. Somewhat overweight with a beard. I imagine a John Goodman-like person for this role. He is the best friend of the main character. Is portrayed at two different times. First as a lower class man struggling to make money (bar scene). Second as a wealthy man (suburb, nice house, backyard). Mr. Stanton: Male / 31-40 yrs. / White. Button down shirt, tie, glasses. Boss of the main character who very much dislikes him (Office scene 1). Dan Ravvin: Male / 31-40 yrs. / White. Businessman, official. Full suit, big desk. Land owner of the main character Mark's apartment complex (Office scene 2).
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MULTI-FACETED PERFORMERS FOR "THE ODYSSEY", NEW YORK
Wed, Mar 14, 6-10PM and March 17, noon-5PM. The Looking Glass Theatre, 422 West 57th St. Sign-up begins 30 minutes prior for all dates. The Looking Glass Theatre seeks physical, funny and soulful performers for The Odyssey, adapted and directed by Kate Marks. Rehearsals begin March 31; runs May 10-June 3. Please come prepared to show off one of your “special skills,” a favorite dance (CD player and iPod speakers will be provided), and a one-minute comedic monologue. Bring pix & résumés. Producer plans to apply for Equity NYC Basic Showcase Code. Seeking (five women and seven men): Athena: Wise and Roller-derby tough. Poseidon: Arrogant and fierce. Odysseus: A charming trickster, thrown off his game. Perri and Dime: Goofy clowns. Prontis: Irritable with the heart of a baby. Tan: Idealistic and loyal. Lochus: Curious and Brave. Cassandra: A strong prophet. Circe: A bewitching seductress. Calypso: A free spirit. Tiresias: A male-diva prophet. Also The Sirens, The Lotus Eaters, Scylla and Charybdis. Training in dance (Break-dancing, Afro-Caribbean, West-African, Jazz and Modern) and music (singing or instruments) a plus.
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CASTING FILM "THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF SCIENCE". NEW JERSEY
Enigma Theater Company and director Bill Upton are casting for The Wonderful World of Science. Location: New York City - Indeterminate, starts June 2007. Payment is on a lo/no/deferred basis. Seeking: Non-union actresses 25-35 (all physical types) for a one-act play festival in New York City in early summer. Please submit headshots and resumes to: Steve Gold, P. O. Box 6485, Jamesburg, NJ 08831.
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SEEKING IMPROV, COMEDY SKILLS FOR "HAPPY HOUR", NEW YORK
The Big Little Theatre is now taking submissions for its upcoming Happy Hour theatrical review. Non- Union. Director: Michael Horn. Location: Manhattan. Duration: Through April. Payment is on a lo/no/ deferred basis. Happy Hour is a satire on narcissism, vanity, and sex. It is a very funny production, and a great experience for all involved. We are casting thirteen different roles. We are looking for energetic and exiting actors, female and male, 20-35. Improv and comedy skills are a plus. Please send electronic submissions to michaelbowenhorn@yahoo.com and hardcopy submissions to: Michael Horn, 70 University Place #5, New York, NY. 10003 Attn: Happy Hour.
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PIC & RESUME REQUEST FROM MODELING/TALENT AGENCY, NEW JERSEY
Faces of Tomorrow, Modeling/Talent Agency, is now accepting headshots for Print, Film, TV, and Commercial work. Mail all submissions (headshots and resumes) to Faces of Tomorrow Modeling and Talent MGMT, 71 South Orange Ave, #362, South Orange, NJ 07079, Attn: Deana.
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CASTING "MY BROTHER’S KEEPER", SHORT FILM, NEW YORK/NEW JERSEY
Bergen County Films is casting for the short film “My Brother’s Keeper.” Job tentatively starts May 12. Payment is on a lo/no/deferred basis Non-Union. Director: Geraldo Zayas. Location: NYC and NJ. Synopsis: In a world where god is no longer ruler, where the devil has taken it over, two brothers still are trying to survive and escape the devil’s goons. Two brothers who lost everything and everyone now need to find away to survive with each other. Please send headshots and resumes to: Geraldo -- youraheff@yahoo.com. Seeking: Older Brother - Male / 18-24 yrs. / Any Ethnicity. Smart. Strong emotionally. Positive. Older Brother to Andy, protects him and takes good care of him. Without him, Andy is lost. Younger Brother - Male / 25-30 yrs. / Any Ethnicity. Scared and worried his brother is disappointed in him. Weak and unprepared for the future.
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ACTORS WITH (NYC CIVIL SERVICE) UNIFORMS, NEW YORK
Sylvia Fay, Lee Genick & Associates Casting is looking for actors who own, FDNY, E.S.U, E.M.S or other New York service uniforms. Please list the ranks, seasons & equipment you have. This is for the TV pilot “M.O.N.Y”. Please E-mail submissions ASAP to contact@sylviafaycasting.com or send 8 X10 photo with resume attached to Sylvia Fay/ Lee Genick & Associates Casting, 71 Park Ave., NY 10016. Attention: “uniforms”. Please no phone calls or visits to our offices. Thank you.
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SEEKING MIDDLE EASTERN ACTORS, NEW YORK
Sylvia Fay, Lee Genick & Associates Casting is looking for actors who can portray Middle Eastern Muslim types of all ages for the TV pilot “M.O.N.Y”. Please E-mail submissions ASAP to contact@sylviafaycasting.com or send 8 X10 photo with resume attached to Sylvia Fay/ Lee Genick & Associates Casting, 71 Park Ave., NY 10016. Attention:” Middle Eastern”. Please no phone calls or visits to our offices. Thank you.
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DISNEY CRUISE LINE AUDITIONS, NEW YORK
April 2nd, 2007 Ripley-Grier Studios, 520 8th Ave Suite 16, New York, NY. Open Male Dancer Audition at 10:00 a.m . Open Disney Costumed Characters and Face Character Look-Alikes Audition at 12 Noon. Open Musical Theatre Vocalist Audition at 1:00 p.m . (Sign-In Begins one hour before each Call Time) Disney Cruise Line is seeking talented and versatile musical theater performers for mainstage productions on their luxury cruise ships in the Caribbean and Bahamas. Dancer audition: Male, need for male ensemble dancers who can sing on key. Disney Costumed Characters and Face Character Look- Alikes - Females 4'9" to 5'8". Males 6' to 6'2". Must have dance training. A dance combination will be taught. Vocalist audition: Need for male & female musical theatre principle vocalist, must move well and have acting ability. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age. Rehearsals are held in Toronto. Contracts are approximately 7-9 months and include competitive pay, room and board, and no cruise staff duties. For more information including audition requirements, visit www.DisneyAuditions.com.
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STAGE COMEDY "DON JUAN IN CHICAGO", NEW YORK
Wed, Mar 21 and Thurs, Mar 22. 6PM both days. Theatre Row Studios, 41st St., btwn 9th & Dyer Aves. The Clockwork Theatre will hold auditions for its upcoming production of Don Juan in Chicago, a comedy by David Ives. The production, directed by Owen M. Smith, will play May 24 through June 10 in The Kirk Theatre at Theatre Row. Rehearsals begin April 17. Some pay. Prepare a one-two minute contemporary comedic monologue. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. Contact: Owen M. Smith. Seeking: Don Juan de Tenorio (25-35): Intelligent, handsome, leading man type with impeccable comic timing. After making a deal with the devil, Don Juan becomes immortal in exchange for wooing and sleeping with a different woman every night. Dona Elvira (25-35): Fiery, intelligent, beautiful woman, the first to sleep with Don Juan. She pines for his love and goes to great lengths to pursue him. Sandy (35 -45): Slightly older than Don, brash, comic type but has a softer side as well. Wooed into a one-night stand with Don Juan, she is seething after a recent falling out with her boyfriend. Mike (20-25): Bright, upstanding young man who looks to Don for guidance in his love life. Zoey’s boyfriend. Zoey (20 -25): young woman, quirky and energetic, honest, Mike's girl friend, who also seeks romantic advice from Don Juan. Sign in begins at 6:00. Studio entrance is located on 41st Street between 9th and Dyer Avenues. Actors of all types are encouraged to attend.
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"TOMMY!" NYU STUDENT SHORT COMEDY FILM, NEW YORK
Casting for the New York University short film “Tommy!,” shooting 3 days in New York. Shoot starts April 6. Payment is on a lo/no/deferred basis. Director: Lauren Smitelli. Synopsis: “Tommy!” is a short satirical comedy about a young boy with little athletic ability and a baseball town with enough competitive spirit for miles. It’s the bottom of the 9th and unfortunately Tommy is his team’s last hope to win the big game. Much to everyone’s surprise, including his own, Tommy knocks the next pitch out of the park and instantly gains the popularity and respect he has always wanted. His world comes crashing down; however, when he learns the game- winning home run struck and killed the town’s beloved owl, Omar. Now Tommy must cope with the shame and scorn levied upon him by the townsfolk, including members of his own family. Please send headshots and resumes to: tommycasting@gmail.com. Seeking: TOMMY SMITH (8-13) - Un-athletic tries very hard to gain respect from his peers. He is self-conscious and unpopular. Preferably (but not limited to) either the scrawny or husky extreme. CHARLIE SMITH (40s) - Very loud and competitive. Takes himself seriously and has no idea he is crazy. Good comedic timing. MRS. SMITH (40s) Your typical loving mom with a bit of a crazy alter ego. Loves her son, but respects tradition above all else. This project shoots from April 6 - April 8, so please respond only if you are available for each of those days.
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"TBC", STUDENT SHORT FILM, NEW YORK
Casting one actress for the School of Visual Arts short film “TBC.” Non-Union. Director: Juliet Clare Warren. Needed for 2 days: March 31st-April 1st. Payment is on a lo/no/deferred basis. Synopsis: The film is a student film about a teenage girl, Rachel, who’s life seems to be falling apart in front of her eyes, except she has no one to confide in because all of the other people in her life are so self-absorbed that they don’t even notice how in need of help she is. So, she goes into a fantasy world periodically throughout the movie—a happier place than the reality world she is living in. Rachel’s fantasy world begins to compete with her reality world and she can’t seem to stop thinking about it. She eventually breaks down to her friend, who still doesn’t care because these kinds of issues are too big for her simple life. In the end, Rachel stays in her fantasy world. Please send headshots and resumes to Juliet Clare Warren: jwarren324@aol.com. Seeking: Female—15-17 yrs. White. Doesn’t have a problem with smoking cigarettes.
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STUDENT SHORT, SARAH LAWRENCE COLLEGE, WESTCHESTER
Casting for the Sarah Lawrence College short, “Kleptomania.” Non-Union. Director: Alex Irwin. Needed 1 week, starting Apr 6. Payment: lo/no/ deferred basis. Location: Bronxville, NY. Synopsis: Kleptomania explores an obsession which has controlled the life of one woman since her early childhood. Valerie is a young/middle aged business mom who has become a habitual, skilled and deft shoplifter. Shot on 16mm. All actors will be provided with a copy of the finished product, and an invitation to a screening in May. Actors cannot be paid, but snacks and meals on-set will be provided. This shoot will take place between April 6 through the 12th (Easter Weekend) and will be shot mainly in the Bronxville/Westchester area! Please respond with headshot and resume if you’re interested in any of the parts. Auditions will be held shortly. Travel Stipends can be provided if necessary. Days and Hours flexible. Transportation provided between locations. Can work with union or non-union actors. SAG vouchers available. Please send headshots and resumes to: Alexander Zane— alexander.zane@yahoo.com. Seeking: VALERIE— Female / 31-40 yrs. / Any Ethnicity. As the leading role in this film, Valerie carries the story. Her movements are extremely subtle, her demeanor relaxed and pleasant. Valerie is a practiced professiona, and she’s balancing shoplifting with raising her daughter. She has learned since a young age how to swipe items without being noticed. SECURITY GUARD 1—Male / 25-30 yrs. / Any Ethnicity. Catches Valerie stealing—stern, rough and intimidating. Straightforward. SECURITY GUARD 1— Female / 25-30 yrs. / Any Ethnicity. Female Security Guard. Interested in Cosmo, Vogue and bright nail polish. Professional and courteous, but a little bored with her job. YOUNG VALERIE—Female / 6-10 yrs. / Any Ethnicity. Flashback/younger version of Valerie. This younger version of Valerie reaches out to take the candy her mother refused to buy her. SAMANTHA —Female / 6-10 yrs. / Any Ethnicity. Valerie’s modern-day daughter. Relaxed and a little spoiled, Samantha is used to getting what she wants without having to ask too hard.
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NON UNION FEATURE "1492", NEW YORK
Kelmann Productions is casting a non-union feature (working title 1492), directed by Asa Mader. Payment is on a lo/no/deferred basis. Location: New York. Duration: 4 weeks, starts TBA. Synopsis: A man wakes up to find a girl dead in his apartment. Not knowing what to do, he stuffs her into a suitcase and puts her out with the morning garbage. What ensues is a dark journey into the unconscious as Stephen struggles with the guilt of having committed a phantom crime. He flees his apartment for the clutter of city streets but cannot escape the dead face of this girl he never knew. His wanderings lead him to Xin, a beautiful dark angel who takes an interest in his disillusionment and suffering. Her motives are unclear. She warns him to be careful what he wishes for... and at the same time comforts him through the pleasure of the senses-slowly conjuring up his memories of past loves. As Xin sweeps him into an inferno-like world of pleasure and pain, he will finally discover the secret of this strange mystery, that he actually had known this girl - she was his first love, which like anything of absolute purity, is lost as it is to be had. Please send headshots and resumes to: DR Heron, 508 South Broadway, Manhattan, New York, 10012, SoundWalk. Seeking: Female / 61+ yrs. / White. This is the mother of the lead character. Female / 25-30 yrs. / White. This is the mother of the lead character (younger vision) Male / 6-10 yrs. / White. Son of the lead character. Female / 25-30 yrs. / Any Ethnicity. Past love in the lead character's life. Partial Nudity. Female / 18-24 yrs. / Any Ethnicity. Past love, important characters to the lead. Male / 31 -40 yrs. / Any Ethnicity. Taxicab Driver - character role. Female / 31-40 yrs. / Any Ethnicity. Role will be written. Male / 61+ yrs. / Any Ethnicity. [Others like this] Father figure - character role. Female / 25-30 yrs. / Any Ethnicity. Role will be written. Male / 25-30 yrs. / Any Ethnicity. Role will be written. Female / 18-24 yrs. /Artistic montage of the female body. Nothing too racy. Just legs, arms, neck, fingers, etc. * Model type. Female / 11-14 yrs. / Any Ethnicity. Important person to the lead from his past.
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"42ND STREET"- OPEN AUDITIONS FOR DANCERS WHO SING, NEW YORK
Sat, Mar 24. 10AM — OPEN Male and Female Dancers who sing. Nola Studios, 250 West 54th Street. New Bedford Festival Theatre in New Bedford, MA is holding open dancer auditions for 42nd Street. Equity Guest Artist, salary negotiable. 1st rehearsal: July 2, 2007. Opens: July 20. Closes: July 29. Be warmed and ready to dance at the start of the call. Prepare 16 bars of music showing range. Bring picture and resume, stapled together. Equity audition procedures are NOT in effect. No Equity monitor provided. Producer runs all aspects of the audition. Seeking male and female dancers who sing with strong tap experience. Theatre mailing address: New Bedford Festival Theatre, 5 Dover St., Suite 104, New Bedford, MA 02740. www.nbfestivaltheatre.com.
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SEEKING JAZZ DANCERS BY APPOINTMENT, ASTORIA
Tues, Mar 20. 10AM and 11:30AM - Company Members. 1PM - Apprentice Members. Astoria Dance Centre, 25-95 Steinway Street, Astoria, NY. Push Factor Dance Company in New York City is looking for male and female jazz dancers. Push Factor is an alternative jazz dance company. Currently there is no pay for rehearsals. There is pay for performances, teaching of classes and workshops. Free dance classes on a weekly basis. Please call to make an appointment. Please call (718) 545-0763 to make an appointment to audition. Walk-ins will be seen if time allows. Audition will consist of jazz warm-up, progressions of jazz and ballet and a jazz combination. Versatility in other dance forms is a plus (i.e. tap, hip-hop). Attire: Females: dance shorts and leotards preferred. Wear hair down and make-up. Males: dance shorts and form fitted top preferred. Please bring current resume with headshot and current email address and phone number. Please checkout our website for more info. All ethnic backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Contact: Jacqui Young at jacqui@newyorkcitydance.com or (718) 545 -0763.Website: www.pushfactordance.com.
Arts4All Theatre Group is continuing auditions for a summer production of Hamlet. Although the title role has been cast, non-union actors are still being sought for the roles of Polonius (male, 50+) and Laertes (male 20s). An honorarium is paid, and some supplemental pay is possible. Please e-mail (preferred) headshots and resumes to Jane Prendergast, Artistic Director, LadyXoc2@hotmail.com, or by mail to 260 Sunset Avenue, Englewood, NJ 07631.
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"COMFORT NOISE", SHORT FILM, NEW YORK
Non-Union director Arturo Medrano is casting for the short student thesis film “Comfort Noise.” Stamp Out Films. Location: New York City/Brooklyn. 6 days, starts April 2nd. Payment is on a lo/no/deferred basis. The story is about a very peculiar kid. About 12 years old, no friends, no family. Lives alone and takes care of himself, yet is not lonely or unhappy. Unlike other people, he does not hear or understand human language the way most people do. He only hears and understands music. Music is his only joy, his only world. He comes across a skeleton and a mannequin who communicate with him through music. He finally has found companionship and a family he can communicate with. Please send headshots and resumes to: Arturo Medrano, rawrumble@gmail.com. Seeking: Male / 11-14 yrs. / Any Ethnicity. Character is a boy in his own world. Does not hear or understand human language. Lives in own world where his only joy is music. Non speaking role. Character is mostly melancholy and cold towards the world surrounding him. Only expresses happiness when he hears music.
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"ALTERNATE UNIVERSE", SVA SHORT, NEW YORK
Casting for the short film “Alternate Universe,” about a poor man struggling to live in Manhattan. The poor man's world is inter-cut with a very rich man who lives in the suburbs in a very expensive house. Location: New York. 8 mins. Job starts: Mar 22nd. Payment is on a lo/no/deferred basis. Please send photos and resumes to Dave Burdette, burdette.dave@gmail.com. Seeking: Mark: Male / 25-30 yrs. / White. Looking for someone who is willing to cut his hair shorter in order to play the same character in different times. Poor Mark: poorly dressed, ripped clothing, messy, shaggy hair/slight beard. Wealthy Mark: fancy clothing. Shorter, nicely combed hair/shaved face. Poor Mark seems discouraged, lonely man. Wealthy Mark would be more upbeat and happy, millionaire. Russell: Male / 25-30 yrs. / White. Somewhat overweight with a beard. I imagine a John Goodman-like person for this role. He is the best friend of the main character. Is portrayed at two different times. First as a lower class man struggling to make money (bar scene). Second as a wealthy man (suburb, nice house, backyard). Mr. Stanton: Male / 31-40 yrs. / White. Button down shirt, tie, glasses. Boss of the main character who very much dislikes him (Office scene 1). Dan Ravvin: Male / 31-40 yrs. / White. Businessman, official. Full suit, big desk. Land owner of the main character Mark's apartment complex (Office scene 2).
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MULTI-FACETED PERFORMERS FOR "THE ODYSSEY", NEW YORK
Wed, Mar 14, 6-10PM and March 17, noon-5PM. The Looking Glass Theatre, 422 West 57th St. Sign-up begins 30 minutes prior for all dates. The Looking Glass Theatre seeks physical, funny and soulful performers for The Odyssey, adapted and directed by Kate Marks. Rehearsals begin March 31; runs May 10-June 3. Please come prepared to show off one of your “special skills,” a favorite dance (CD player and iPod speakers will be provided), and a one-minute comedic monologue. Bring pix & résumés. Producer plans to apply for Equity NYC Basic Showcase Code. Seeking (five women and seven men): Athena: Wise and Roller-derby tough. Poseidon: Arrogant and fierce. Odysseus: A charming trickster, thrown off his game. Perri and Dime: Goofy clowns. Prontis: Irritable with the heart of a baby. Tan: Idealistic and loyal. Lochus: Curious and Brave. Cassandra: A strong prophet. Circe: A bewitching seductress. Calypso: A free spirit. Tiresias: A male-diva prophet. Also The Sirens, The Lotus Eaters, Scylla and Charybdis. Training in dance (Break-dancing, Afro-Caribbean, West-African, Jazz and Modern) and music (singing or instruments) a plus.
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CASTING FILM "THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF SCIENCE". NEW JERSEY
Enigma Theater Company and director Bill Upton are casting for The Wonderful World of Science. Location: New York City - Indeterminate, starts June 2007. Payment is on a lo/no/deferred basis. Seeking: Non-union actresses 25-35 (all physical types) for a one-act play festival in New York City in early summer. Please submit headshots and resumes to: Steve Gold, P. O. Box 6485, Jamesburg, NJ 08831.
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SEEKING IMPROV, COMEDY SKILLS FOR "HAPPY HOUR", NEW YORK
The Big Little Theatre is now taking submissions for its upcoming Happy Hour theatrical review. Non- Union. Director: Michael Horn. Location: Manhattan. Duration: Through April. Payment is on a lo/no/ deferred basis. Happy Hour is a satire on narcissism, vanity, and sex. It is a very funny production, and a great experience for all involved. We are casting thirteen different roles. We are looking for energetic and exiting actors, female and male, 20-35. Improv and comedy skills are a plus. Please send electronic submissions to michaelbowenhorn@yahoo.com and hardcopy submissions to: Michael Horn, 70 University Place #5, New York, NY. 10003 Attn: Happy Hour.
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PIC & RESUME REQUEST FROM MODELING/TALENT AGENCY, NEW JERSEY
Faces of Tomorrow, Modeling/Talent Agency, is now accepting headshots for Print, Film, TV, and Commercial work. Mail all submissions (headshots and resumes) to Faces of Tomorrow Modeling and Talent MGMT, 71 South Orange Ave, #362, South Orange, NJ 07079, Attn: Deana.
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CASTING "MY BROTHER’S KEEPER", SHORT FILM, NEW YORK/NEW JERSEY
Bergen County Films is casting for the short film “My Brother’s Keeper.” Job tentatively starts May 12. Payment is on a lo/no/deferred basis Non-Union. Director: Geraldo Zayas. Location: NYC and NJ. Synopsis: In a world where god is no longer ruler, where the devil has taken it over, two brothers still are trying to survive and escape the devil’s goons. Two brothers who lost everything and everyone now need to find away to survive with each other. Please send headshots and resumes to: Geraldo -- youraheff@yahoo.com. Seeking: Older Brother - Male / 18-24 yrs. / Any Ethnicity. Smart. Strong emotionally. Positive. Older Brother to Andy, protects him and takes good care of him. Without him, Andy is lost. Younger Brother - Male / 25-30 yrs. / Any Ethnicity. Scared and worried his brother is disappointed in him. Weak and unprepared for the future.
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ACTORS WITH (NYC CIVIL SERVICE) UNIFORMS, NEW YORK
Sylvia Fay, Lee Genick & Associates Casting is looking for actors who own, FDNY, E.S.U, E.M.S or other New York service uniforms. Please list the ranks, seasons & equipment you have. This is for the TV pilot “M.O.N.Y”. Please E-mail submissions ASAP to contact@sylviafaycasting.com or send 8 X10 photo with resume attached to Sylvia Fay/ Lee Genick & Associates Casting, 71 Park Ave., NY 10016. Attention: “uniforms”. Please no phone calls or visits to our offices. Thank you.
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SEEKING MIDDLE EASTERN ACTORS, NEW YORK
Sylvia Fay, Lee Genick & Associates Casting is looking for actors who can portray Middle Eastern Muslim types of all ages for the TV pilot “M.O.N.Y”. Please E-mail submissions ASAP to contact@sylviafaycasting.com or send 8 X10 photo with resume attached to Sylvia Fay/ Lee Genick & Associates Casting, 71 Park Ave., NY 10016. Attention:” Middle Eastern”. Please no phone calls or visits to our offices. Thank you.
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DISNEY CRUISE LINE AUDITIONS, NEW YORK
April 2nd, 2007 Ripley-Grier Studios, 520 8th Ave Suite 16, New York, NY. Open Male Dancer Audition at 10:00 a.m . Open Disney Costumed Characters and Face Character Look-Alikes Audition at 12 Noon. Open Musical Theatre Vocalist Audition at 1:00 p.m . (Sign-In Begins one hour before each Call Time) Disney Cruise Line is seeking talented and versatile musical theater performers for mainstage productions on their luxury cruise ships in the Caribbean and Bahamas. Dancer audition: Male, need for male ensemble dancers who can sing on key. Disney Costumed Characters and Face Character Look- Alikes - Females 4'9" to 5'8". Males 6' to 6'2". Must have dance training. A dance combination will be taught. Vocalist audition: Need for male & female musical theatre principle vocalist, must move well and have acting ability. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age. Rehearsals are held in Toronto. Contracts are approximately 7-9 months and include competitive pay, room and board, and no cruise staff duties. For more information including audition requirements, visit www.DisneyAuditions.com.
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STAGE COMEDY "DON JUAN IN CHICAGO", NEW YORK
Wed, Mar 21 and Thurs, Mar 22. 6PM both days. Theatre Row Studios, 41st St., btwn 9th & Dyer Aves. The Clockwork Theatre will hold auditions for its upcoming production of Don Juan in Chicago, a comedy by David Ives. The production, directed by Owen M. Smith, will play May 24 through June 10 in The Kirk Theatre at Theatre Row. Rehearsals begin April 17. Some pay. Prepare a one-two minute contemporary comedic monologue. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. Contact: Owen M. Smith. Seeking: Don Juan de Tenorio (25-35): Intelligent, handsome, leading man type with impeccable comic timing. After making a deal with the devil, Don Juan becomes immortal in exchange for wooing and sleeping with a different woman every night. Dona Elvira (25-35): Fiery, intelligent, beautiful woman, the first to sleep with Don Juan. She pines for his love and goes to great lengths to pursue him. Sandy (35 -45): Slightly older than Don, brash, comic type but has a softer side as well. Wooed into a one-night stand with Don Juan, she is seething after a recent falling out with her boyfriend. Mike (20-25): Bright, upstanding young man who looks to Don for guidance in his love life. Zoey’s boyfriend. Zoey (20 -25): young woman, quirky and energetic, honest, Mike's girl friend, who also seeks romantic advice from Don Juan. Sign in begins at 6:00. Studio entrance is located on 41st Street between 9th and Dyer Avenues. Actors of all types are encouraged to attend.
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"TOMMY!" NYU STUDENT SHORT COMEDY FILM, NEW YORK
Casting for the New York University short film “Tommy!,” shooting 3 days in New York. Shoot starts April 6. Payment is on a lo/no/deferred basis. Director: Lauren Smitelli. Synopsis: “Tommy!” is a short satirical comedy about a young boy with little athletic ability and a baseball town with enough competitive spirit for miles. It’s the bottom of the 9th and unfortunately Tommy is his team’s last hope to win the big game. Much to everyone’s surprise, including his own, Tommy knocks the next pitch out of the park and instantly gains the popularity and respect he has always wanted. His world comes crashing down; however, when he learns the game- winning home run struck and killed the town’s beloved owl, Omar. Now Tommy must cope with the shame and scorn levied upon him by the townsfolk, including members of his own family. Please send headshots and resumes to: tommycasting@gmail.com. Seeking: TOMMY SMITH (8-13) - Un-athletic tries very hard to gain respect from his peers. He is self-conscious and unpopular. Preferably (but not limited to) either the scrawny or husky extreme. CHARLIE SMITH (40s) - Very loud and competitive. Takes himself seriously and has no idea he is crazy. Good comedic timing. MRS. SMITH (40s) Your typical loving mom with a bit of a crazy alter ego. Loves her son, but respects tradition above all else. This project shoots from April 6 - April 8, so please respond only if you are available for each of those days.
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"TBC", STUDENT SHORT FILM, NEW YORK
Casting one actress for the School of Visual Arts short film “TBC.” Non-Union. Director: Juliet Clare Warren. Needed for 2 days: March 31st-April 1st. Payment is on a lo/no/deferred basis. Synopsis: The film is a student film about a teenage girl, Rachel, who’s life seems to be falling apart in front of her eyes, except she has no one to confide in because all of the other people in her life are so self-absorbed that they don’t even notice how in need of help she is. So, she goes into a fantasy world periodically throughout the movie—a happier place than the reality world she is living in. Rachel’s fantasy world begins to compete with her reality world and she can’t seem to stop thinking about it. She eventually breaks down to her friend, who still doesn’t care because these kinds of issues are too big for her simple life. In the end, Rachel stays in her fantasy world. Please send headshots and resumes to Juliet Clare Warren: jwarren324@aol.com. Seeking: Female—15-17 yrs. White. Doesn’t have a problem with smoking cigarettes.
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STUDENT SHORT, SARAH LAWRENCE COLLEGE, WESTCHESTER
Casting for the Sarah Lawrence College short, “Kleptomania.” Non-Union. Director: Alex Irwin. Needed 1 week, starting Apr 6. Payment: lo/no/ deferred basis. Location: Bronxville, NY. Synopsis: Kleptomania explores an obsession which has controlled the life of one woman since her early childhood. Valerie is a young/middle aged business mom who has become a habitual, skilled and deft shoplifter. Shot on 16mm. All actors will be provided with a copy of the finished product, and an invitation to a screening in May. Actors cannot be paid, but snacks and meals on-set will be provided. This shoot will take place between April 6 through the 12th (Easter Weekend) and will be shot mainly in the Bronxville/Westchester area! Please respond with headshot and resume if you’re interested in any of the parts. Auditions will be held shortly. Travel Stipends can be provided if necessary. Days and Hours flexible. Transportation provided between locations. Can work with union or non-union actors. SAG vouchers available. Please send headshots and resumes to: Alexander Zane— alexander.zane@yahoo.com. Seeking: VALERIE— Female / 31-40 yrs. / Any Ethnicity. As the leading role in this film, Valerie carries the story. Her movements are extremely subtle, her demeanor relaxed and pleasant. Valerie is a practiced professiona, and she’s balancing shoplifting with raising her daughter. She has learned since a young age how to swipe items without being noticed. SECURITY GUARD 1—Male / 25-30 yrs. / Any Ethnicity. Catches Valerie stealing—stern, rough and intimidating. Straightforward. SECURITY GUARD 1— Female / 25-30 yrs. / Any Ethnicity. Female Security Guard. Interested in Cosmo, Vogue and bright nail polish. Professional and courteous, but a little bored with her job. YOUNG VALERIE—Female / 6-10 yrs. / Any Ethnicity. Flashback/younger version of Valerie. This younger version of Valerie reaches out to take the candy her mother refused to buy her. SAMANTHA —Female / 6-10 yrs. / Any Ethnicity. Valerie’s modern-day daughter. Relaxed and a little spoiled, Samantha is used to getting what she wants without having to ask too hard.
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NON UNION FEATURE "1492", NEW YORK
Kelmann Productions is casting a non-union feature (working title 1492), directed by Asa Mader. Payment is on a lo/no/deferred basis. Location: New York. Duration: 4 weeks, starts TBA. Synopsis: A man wakes up to find a girl dead in his apartment. Not knowing what to do, he stuffs her into a suitcase and puts her out with the morning garbage. What ensues is a dark journey into the unconscious as Stephen struggles with the guilt of having committed a phantom crime. He flees his apartment for the clutter of city streets but cannot escape the dead face of this girl he never knew. His wanderings lead him to Xin, a beautiful dark angel who takes an interest in his disillusionment and suffering. Her motives are unclear. She warns him to be careful what he wishes for... and at the same time comforts him through the pleasure of the senses-slowly conjuring up his memories of past loves. As Xin sweeps him into an inferno-like world of pleasure and pain, he will finally discover the secret of this strange mystery, that he actually had known this girl - she was his first love, which like anything of absolute purity, is lost as it is to be had. Please send headshots and resumes to: DR Heron, 508 South Broadway, Manhattan, New York, 10012, SoundWalk. Seeking: Female / 61+ yrs. / White. This is the mother of the lead character. Female / 25-30 yrs. / White. This is the mother of the lead character (younger vision) Male / 6-10 yrs. / White. Son of the lead character. Female / 25-30 yrs. / Any Ethnicity. Past love in the lead character's life. Partial Nudity. Female / 18-24 yrs. / Any Ethnicity. Past love, important characters to the lead. Male / 31 -40 yrs. / Any Ethnicity. Taxicab Driver - character role. Female / 31-40 yrs. / Any Ethnicity. Role will be written. Male / 61+ yrs. / Any Ethnicity. [Others like this] Father figure - character role. Female / 25-30 yrs. / Any Ethnicity. Role will be written. Male / 25-30 yrs. / Any Ethnicity. Role will be written. Female / 18-24 yrs. /Artistic montage of the female body. Nothing too racy. Just legs, arms, neck, fingers, etc. * Model type. Female / 11-14 yrs. / Any Ethnicity. Important person to the lead from his past.
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"42ND STREET"- OPEN AUDITIONS FOR DANCERS WHO SING, NEW YORK
Sat, Mar 24. 10AM — OPEN Male and Female Dancers who sing. Nola Studios, 250 West 54th Street. New Bedford Festival Theatre in New Bedford, MA is holding open dancer auditions for 42nd Street. Equity Guest Artist, salary negotiable. 1st rehearsal: July 2, 2007. Opens: July 20. Closes: July 29. Be warmed and ready to dance at the start of the call. Prepare 16 bars of music showing range. Bring picture and resume, stapled together. Equity audition procedures are NOT in effect. No Equity monitor provided. Producer runs all aspects of the audition. Seeking male and female dancers who sing with strong tap experience. Theatre mailing address: New Bedford Festival Theatre, 5 Dover St., Suite 104, New Bedford, MA 02740. www.nbfestivaltheatre.com.
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SEEKING JAZZ DANCERS BY APPOINTMENT, ASTORIA
Tues, Mar 20. 10AM and 11:30AM - Company Members. 1PM - Apprentice Members. Astoria Dance Centre, 25-95 Steinway Street, Astoria, NY. Push Factor Dance Company in New York City is looking for male and female jazz dancers. Push Factor is an alternative jazz dance company. Currently there is no pay for rehearsals. There is pay for performances, teaching of classes and workshops. Free dance classes on a weekly basis. Please call to make an appointment. Please call (718) 545-0763 to make an appointment to audition. Walk-ins will be seen if time allows. Audition will consist of jazz warm-up, progressions of jazz and ballet and a jazz combination. Versatility in other dance forms is a plus (i.e. tap, hip-hop). Attire: Females: dance shorts and leotards preferred. Wear hair down and make-up. Males: dance shorts and form fitted top preferred. Please bring current resume with headshot and current email address and phone number. Please checkout our website for more info. All ethnic backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Contact: Jacqui Young at jacqui@newyorkcitydance.com or (718) 545 -0763.Website: www.pushfactordance.com.
Sunday, March 04, 2007
ASCAP Membership Meeting, Game Developers Conference, Latino Independent Producers & HBO, SXSW, iHollywood Digital Media Summit, Delray Beach Film Fes
The Miami International Film Festival, running through March 11, uses the geographical and cultural position of Miami to be a special platform for the exhibition of international and US films, with a special focus on Ibero-American cinema. Festival panel, roundtable discussions, and seminars explore the craft and creative process of cinema, as well as the business of making, financing, and distributing a film. Screenwriter Rock Shaink of TV series "The Dreamer", and Chris Klug also of "The Dreamer" series, and Creative Director for Cheyenne Mountain Entertainment, will speak at the monthly Alameda Writers Group (AWG) meeting happening March 3 in Glendale. At a March 3 workshop titled "The Rights of an Independent Contractor in Film" attorneys Patrick Reddy and Timothy Emery explain the rights of an independent contractor, what the clauses in the contracts you’re signing actually mean, what production companies can and can not put in their contracts, among other topics taking place in Seattle. ASCAP hosts a general annual membership meeting explaining ASCAP operations and membership on March 5 in addition to a pre-meeting seminar titled "We Create Music," conducted with a panel of songwriters and composers, in New York City. A meeting of the Game Developers Conference explores next-gen, handheld, current game development, and collaborations with the film industry, when it assembles March 5 to 9 in San Francisco. The monthly ASCAP Song Source Music Feedback Session in Nashville is an opportunity for ASCAP members to receive feedback on one of their songs from ASCAP staff and music industry professionals. Participants may bring one song on a CD with lyrics to the March 7 session. The 25th Annual Canadian Music Week mixes informative, intensive conferences, cutting edge trade exposition, award shows, Canada's biggest New Music Festival and nightly performances, with over 600 showcasing bands at over 44 live music venues in downtown Toronto.
Board the three story cruising yacht Galaxy Commodore at Pier 40 in San Francisco March 8 and see the year’s top advertising get awarded, mix with others in the advertising and marketing community with food and beverages served, and cruise the bay. National Association of Latino Independent Producers in alliance with HBO invites you to explore the Mobile Media revolution at its conference taking place March 8 to 11 in Newport Beach, where there will be an exclusive screening of "Illegal Tender," from producer John Singleton and writer-director Franc Reyes, with cast and crew Q and A following. At the International Festival of Films on Art in Montreal, March 8 to 18, all artistic disciplines, including dance, music, painting, architecture, literature and film, will be represented by FIFA whose primary mission is to increase public awareness, knowledge and appreciation of the arts by promoting works by artists and professionals from the fields of film, television and video. On March 9 the Seventh Annual Texas Film Hall of Fame Awards will pay tribute to the Honorable Ann Richards, former governor of Texas, who acted as the ceremony's emcee for four years. Columnist Liz Smith, who Richards inducted into the Texas Film Hall of Fame in 2001, will serve as emcee at the awards show, in Austin. The well regarded SXSW or South by Southwest Conferences and Festivals in Austin, from March 9 to 19, puts on the third edition of its mobile media festival, SXSWclick in addition to regular festival offerings. Separately, an expanded list of official SXSW film parties, and happy hours has now been posted on the Film Parties page. ShoWest Global Motion Picture Industry Conference, where motion picture professionals and theatre owners from around the globe assemble for four days of educational seminars, screenings, and unique sponsored events including the 22nd Annual Al Lapidus Golf and Tennis Charity Tournaments, opens March 12 in Las Vegas. This year's focus at the two-day iHollywood Forum Digital Media Summit opening March 13 in Hollywood will be on how social networking and user-generated content will revolutionize Hollywood's definitions of content and who creates it, and a "pitch for funds" session at the Digital Media Venture Forum.
Delray Beach Film Festival will screen multi-award winner "My Brother, The Movie" - http://www.myspace.com/mybrotherthemovie - starring Vanessa Williams and Tatum O'Neal, three days ahead of its March 16 national release at AMC Theaters, and the festival will present some screenings on the beach. Asia Film Financing Forum at The 31st Hong Kong International Film Festival is a film project market, from March 20 to 22, that aims to bring Asian filmmakers with upcoming film projects to Hong Kong for international co-production ventures. Winter Music Conference 2007 offers opportunities for DJs and artists to network and have their music heard through Demo Listening Workshops, CD compilation, DJ and performance stages, DJ Spin Off and other performance events, showcases and release parties (some poolside) throughout the week of March 20 at Miami Beach. At the Nashville based Tin Pan South Songwriters Music Festival and Songwriter’s Symposium, from March 26 to 31, special guest performances, professional instruction from songwriting veterans, and intimate group breakout sessions, form a fund raising backbone for the NSAI's legislative efforts in Congress. Over 40 producers, theater companies, writers and directors will be sitting in on two days of auditions for actors with and without musical talent, starting March 31, hosted by Theater Resources Unlimited, a not-for-profit organization in New York City.
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. Video and podcast versions of this news summary are now available at various sites around the Web like YouTube and MySpace, as well as on The Actor's Checklist. This month on video you will see a trailer of the March 16 national release of My Brother The Film (www.mybrotherthemovie.com), a Liberty Artists production in association with Angel Baby Entertainment, multi talented New York based band Li'nards Many Moods - www.li-nardsmanymoods.com - now at Club Groove, New York City, "Don't See It Alone," premiering March 10 at Indiana Actors.com Film Festival - www.indianaactors.com/festival - "The Dangers of Dreaming" an indie release from Burning Mannequin Productions - www.myspace.com/sellusb - you can find on You Tube, The Chip Factor, an urban science fiction drama from New Visions Film Group - www.nvfg.com - and with soundtrack produced by Chuck D's record label, Slam Jamz Recordings, and Mikeys Adventures from Skitzobunny Productions Inc. at www.myspace.com/skitzobunny
Board the three story cruising yacht Galaxy Commodore at Pier 40 in San Francisco March 8 and see the year’s top advertising get awarded, mix with others in the advertising and marketing community with food and beverages served, and cruise the bay. National Association of Latino Independent Producers in alliance with HBO invites you to explore the Mobile Media revolution at its conference taking place March 8 to 11 in Newport Beach, where there will be an exclusive screening of "Illegal Tender," from producer John Singleton and writer-director Franc Reyes, with cast and crew Q and A following. At the International Festival of Films on Art in Montreal, March 8 to 18, all artistic disciplines, including dance, music, painting, architecture, literature and film, will be represented by FIFA whose primary mission is to increase public awareness, knowledge and appreciation of the arts by promoting works by artists and professionals from the fields of film, television and video. On March 9 the Seventh Annual Texas Film Hall of Fame Awards will pay tribute to the Honorable Ann Richards, former governor of Texas, who acted as the ceremony's emcee for four years. Columnist Liz Smith, who Richards inducted into the Texas Film Hall of Fame in 2001, will serve as emcee at the awards show, in Austin. The well regarded SXSW or South by Southwest Conferences and Festivals in Austin, from March 9 to 19, puts on the third edition of its mobile media festival, SXSWclick in addition to regular festival offerings. Separately, an expanded list of official SXSW film parties, and happy hours has now been posted on the Film Parties page. ShoWest Global Motion Picture Industry Conference, where motion picture professionals and theatre owners from around the globe assemble for four days of educational seminars, screenings, and unique sponsored events including the 22nd Annual Al Lapidus Golf and Tennis Charity Tournaments, opens March 12 in Las Vegas. This year's focus at the two-day iHollywood Forum Digital Media Summit opening March 13 in Hollywood will be on how social networking and user-generated content will revolutionize Hollywood's definitions of content and who creates it, and a "pitch for funds" session at the Digital Media Venture Forum.
Delray Beach Film Festival will screen multi-award winner "My Brother, The Movie" - http://www.myspace.com/mybrotherthemovie - starring Vanessa Williams and Tatum O'Neal, three days ahead of its March 16 national release at AMC Theaters, and the festival will present some screenings on the beach. Asia Film Financing Forum at The 31st Hong Kong International Film Festival is a film project market, from March 20 to 22, that aims to bring Asian filmmakers with upcoming film projects to Hong Kong for international co-production ventures. Winter Music Conference 2007 offers opportunities for DJs and artists to network and have their music heard through Demo Listening Workshops, CD compilation, DJ and performance stages, DJ Spin Off and other performance events, showcases and release parties (some poolside) throughout the week of March 20 at Miami Beach. At the Nashville based Tin Pan South Songwriters Music Festival and Songwriter’s Symposium, from March 26 to 31, special guest performances, professional instruction from songwriting veterans, and intimate group breakout sessions, form a fund raising backbone for the NSAI's legislative efforts in Congress. Over 40 producers, theater companies, writers and directors will be sitting in on two days of auditions for actors with and without musical talent, starting March 31, hosted by Theater Resources Unlimited, a not-for-profit organization in New York City.
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. Video and podcast versions of this news summary are now available at various sites around the Web like YouTube and MySpace, as well as on The Actor's Checklist. This month on video you will see a trailer of the March 16 national release of My Brother The Film (www.mybrotherthemovie.com), a Liberty Artists production in association with Angel Baby Entertainment, multi talented New York based band Li'nards Many Moods - www.li-nardsmanymoods.com - now at Club Groove, New York City, "Don't See It Alone," premiering March 10 at Indiana Actors.com Film Festival - www.indianaactors.com/festival - "The Dangers of Dreaming" an indie release from Burning Mannequin Productions - www.myspace.com/sellusb - you can find on You Tube, The Chip Factor, an urban science fiction drama from New Visions Film Group - www.nvfg.com - and with soundtrack produced by Chuck D's record label, Slam Jamz Recordings, and Mikeys Adventures from Skitzobunny Productions Inc. at www.myspace.com/skitzobunny
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