CASTING NONUNION STAGE, TOO MUCH LIGHT MAKES THE BABY GO BLIND, NEW YORK
The New York NeoFuturists, recipients of the 2006 NYIT Award, are seeking new members to perform in their open-run of Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind, an ever-changing attempt to perform 30 plays in 60 minutes described as “an entire fringe festival in one show” by the New York Times. Joey Rizzolo, ensemble member-auditions coord. SEEKING: Performers: female, all ages and ethnicities, creative, prolific, must be willing to write, perform, and direct. Note: Women of color strongly encouraged. Auditions will be held by appt. March 1 (afternoon) & March 3 (eve.). To schedule an appt., email pix & résumés to auditions@nynf.org. You must be available for two days of callbacks March 9, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. and March 11, 2-7 p.m. For more information, visit www.nynf.org/auditions.html. Stipend provided.
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CASTING ALL ROLES FOR NONUNION STAGE, 'THE OLDEST PROFESSION', GALVESTON
East-end Theatre Company is casting The Oldest Profession, a comedy. Kim Mytelka, dir. Rehearses beginning March 30; runs May 9-June 7 in Galveston, TX. Auditions will be held Feb. 25 & 26, 7 p.m. at ETC, 2001 Postoffice St., Galveston, TX. Prepare to cold read from script. Bring pix & résumé. For more info, call Kim at East-end Theatre Company (409) 762-3556 or (877) 762-3556 or visit www.islandetc.org. Pay provided.
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CASTING UNION MUSICAL, 'JAMAICA', PHILADELPHIA
Prince Music Theatre (Philadelphia, PA) is casting Jamaica. Richard M. Parison Jr., assoc. artistic dir.; Harold Arlen, music; E.Y. Harburg, lyrics; E.Y. Harburg & Fred Saidy, book. Rehearsals begin May 6; runs May 30-June 22 in PA. SEEKING: Savannah; Koli; Grandma Obeah; Ginger; Joe Nashua; Cicero; and Quico. Note: Especially seeking local area performers. Equity principal auditions will be held by appt. only Feb. 25, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at the Prince Music Theatre, 1412 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, PA. To schedule an appt., contact the Prince Music Theater Audition Hotline at (215) 972-1016, a casting assistant will return your call. Walk-ins will also be seen as time permits, but appointments strongly suggested. Prepare a brief musical selection; an accompanist will be provided. The Prince Theater is an EOE. Bring pix & résumés, stapled together. $544 min./wk. Equity LORT D Contract.
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CAPE PLAYHOUSE 2008 SEASON UNION STAGE, SEEKING ALL ROLES, NEW YORK
Cape Playhouse (Dennis, MA) is casting its 2008 season. Season includes: Psychopathia Sexualis (John Patrick Shanley, writer. Runs July 7-19), Leader of the Pack (All-principal version. Ellie Greenwich, music. Runs July 21-Aug. 2), Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (David Yazbek, music & lyrics; Jeffrey Lane, book. Runs Aug. 4-16), and Born Yesterday (Garson Kanin, writer. Runs Aug. 18-30). Evans Haile, prod. artistic dir. Equity principal auditions will be held Feb. 19 (no accompanist), Feb. 20 (no accompanist), & Feb. 25 (accompanist provided), 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. & 2-5:30 p.m. at the AEA Audition Center, 165 W. 46th St., 2nd fl., NYC. For Feb. 19 & 20, prepare a brief monologue that is either from one of the season’s plays or from a standard, produced, published play similar in style to the plays listed. “Original” monologues or monologues from movies are not acceptable for these auditions. If auditioning Feb. 25, prepare a brief song from one of the season’s musicals or from standard, produced musicals that are similar in style to those listed. Performers may sing or perform a monologue on this day. Bring pix & résumés, stapled together. $627 min./wk. Equity COST Special Contract.
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TRAVEL CHANNEL CRUISE SERIES, NONUNION TV/VIDEO, USA
Banyan Productions is casting for Great Cruise Ships/Annual Cruise Ship Guide (working titles), a new Travel Channel series about the world's greatest cruise ships. Jennifer Sullivan, casting dir. Shooting April-Nov. (16 60-min. episodes). SEEKING: Female Co-Host: 18-39, all ethnicities, well traveled, quick on her feet, able to command attention with her wit, intelligence, and fun-loving spirit, TV and/or other performance experience required, knowledge or experience in the cruise industry a plus. Note: domestic and/or world travel for up to three weeks per month or more required; those who suffer from seasickness should not apply. Email pix & résumés to casting@jennifersullivancasting.com. For more info, visit www.banyan.com. Professional pay provided.
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MAN OF LA MANCHA, OPEN AUDITIONS, BROOKLYN
Tues. Feb. 26 and Fri. Feb. 29, 7 - 9 PM each day. Sign-up begins at 6:30 PM (AEA receives priority). At the Gallery Players, 199 14th St. (between 4th & 5th Ave.), Brooklyn. NYC. The Gallery Players are holding open auditions for Man of La Mancha. Equity Basic Showcase Code. Artistic Director: heather Siobhan Curran. By Dale Wasserman, Mitch Leigh and Joe Darion. Director: Tom Wojtunik. Musical Director: Chris Tilley. Choreographer: Ryan Kasprzak. Rehearsals: March 29 - April 25 (Tue-Fri evenings, Sat & Sun all day). Callbacks: March 15 and 16. Performs: April 26 - May 18 (Thu-Sat at 8 PM, Sun at 3 PM, Sat at 2 PM on May 10 & May 17). Prepare a 16-bar cut in the style of the show (no classical legit). Be prepared to sing more if asked. Bring sheet music, no lead sheets; accompanist provided. Bring picture and resume, stapled together. Equity audition procedures are NOT in effect. No Equity monitor provided. Producer runs all aspects of the audition. Seeking strong actors ho can sing for all roles. All ethnicities encouraged to apply. Seeking: Cervantes (Quijana, Don Quixote): Male, 30-50s. Strong baritone (low B to F). A tall, commanding presence; charming, romantic and charismatic. Must play a wide dramatic range, convincingly portraying multiple characters. Manservant (Sancho Panza): Male, 25-50. Tenor (C to high B). Quixote's portly, pragmatic sidekick and loyal servant. Upbeat, witty, strong comic timing. Aldonza (Dulcinea): Female, 25-40. Strong soprano and chest voice (low Ab to high Ab). A wild, lusty and jaded woman. A realist hardened by the world, she learns to open her heart. Governer (Inkeeper): Male, 40-65. Bass (low G to C#). Strong and forceful leader, also kind and sympathetic. Duke (Dr. Sanson Carrasco): Male, 25-40. Baritone (C to Db). Handsome, powerful doctor, values intellect and reason over passion. Cynical. Pursues what he wants without regard for others. Barber: Male, 20-40. Tenor (E to high G#). Happy-go-lucky comic character, maybe even a little fey. Pedro: Male, 25-45. Baritone (low D to D). The lead muleteer. Rough, ruthless and strong. He is a force of raw sexual power. Padre: Male, 35-60. Tenor (C to high G). Kindly and sympathetic priest. Antonia: Female, 20s. Soprano (C to high F). Self-centered and a little dim. Blinded by her love for Carrasco. Housekeeper: Female, 40-65. Mezzo (low F to high F). Heavyset woman with a stout countenance. Has devoted her life to work and church. Maria: Female, 40-65. Mezzo/Alto. The innkeeper's wife. A proud, easily befuddled woman. Fermina/Moorish Girl: Female, 20s. Mezzo. A pretty, but dirty and damaged servant. Must also be a strong, sexy dancer (performs belly dance). Muleteers: Eight men, 20-50. All vocal ranges needed, including high Tenors able to sing in a Flamenco style. A group of 8 rough, masculine men of various ages, sizes and shapes. From this group, we will cast all other roles-all will be highly featured. At least one muleteer must play guitar, and will be asked to do so at callbacks. Directions: Take the R train to 9th St. in Brooklyn or the F train to 4th Ave. in Brooklyn. The "R" can be accessed easily at the Pacific/Atlantic station in Brooklyn which is served by the 2,3,4,5,N,B,D and Q trains from Manhattan Equity/Non-Equity No Pay. (AEA members receive travel stipend). www.galleryplayers.com.
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AVENUE Q MUSICAL, OPEN AUDITIONS, NEW YORK
Fri. Feb. 29, sign-up begins at 10 AM, ends at 2 PM. At Ripley Grier Studios, 520 8th Ave., 16th floor. NYC. Open auditions are being held for Avenue Q. Broadway and first national tour. AEA Production Contract, $1,509/week minimum. Producer: Q Tour Limited Partnership, Kevin McCollum, Robyn Goodman, Jeffrey Seller. Music and Lyrics: Robert Lopez, Jeff Marx. Book: Jeff Whitty. Director: Jason Moore. Musical Supervisor: Stephen Oremus. Musical Director: TBD. Choreographer: Ken Roberson. General Manager: John Corker, The Producing Office. Casting Director: Cindy Tolan. Casting Assistant: Adam Caldwell. Prepare 16 bars of your choice that best shows off range. Please note the style of music apropos to specific characters. Bring sheet music, an accompanist will be provided. Bring a picture and resume, stapled together. Typing may occur. Equity Audition Procedures are NOT in effect. No Equity monitor provided. Producer runs all aspects of the audition. Important note: Previous puppetry experience not required. Avenue Q was the winner of the 2004 Tony awards for Best Musical, Best Book, and Best Original Score. It is a musical focusing on a group of unique 20-somethings making their way in the big city, seeking their purpose in life, who find themselves living on humble Avenue Q. For more info on the show, visit www.avenueq.com. Princeton/ Rod: 20s - Princeton: He is sweet, charming, cute and sincere. He has recently moved to Avenue Q where he learns life lessons the hard way from puppets and humans alike. Loveable and appealing; Rod: A closeted homosexual / conservative investment banker who is trying to come to terms with his sexuality with the help of Nicky, his best friend and roommate. Must be a strong singer/ actor with great comedic timing. Vocal style: Contemporary musical theatre with a pop flair. Must be able to sustain a High G comfortably. Puppeteer skills a plus but not necessary. Nicky/Trekkie Monster/Bad Idea Bear: 20s - 40s - Nicky: An unemployed, cute twenty-something who is Rod's roommate. Charming and undeniably cute, he has no problems with Rod being gay; Trekkie Monster: He lives on Avenue Q in the same building that Princeton moves into. An odd monster who has a big heart, he invested in the internet and is secretly a millionaire; Bad Idea Bear: A cute and charming little boy bear who, with the help of his counterpart, girl bear, is a very bad influence on Princeton. Looks can be deceiving. Must be a strong singer/ actor with great comedic timing and skill with different character voices. Vocal style: Contemporary musical theatre with a pop flair. Must be able to sustain a High A comfortably. Strong puppeteer skills a plus but not necessary. Kate Monster/ Lucy T. Slut: 20 - 30 - Kate Monster: A Kindergarten teaching assistant who dreams about eventually opening a school for monsters. She is sweet, shy, and attractive but has low self-esteem. She quickly falls for the new guy on the block, Princeton. Lucy T. Slut: A vixenish vamp with a dangerous side who sings at a local café. The star of "girls gone wild" parts two, five, and seven. She sees other women as obstacles to men. Must be a strong singer/ actress with great comedic timing. Can be any physical type. Vocal style: Contemporary musical theatre with a pop flair. A mezzo-soprano / belt that can comfortably sing up to a D in a pop voice. Strong puppeteer skills a plus but not necessary. Mrs. T / Bad Idea Bear/ Ensemble: 20s - 40 - Mrs. T: An old spinster teacher who is bitter and conservative. She is Kate Monster's boss; Bad Idea Bear: A cute and charming little girl bear who, with the help of her counterpart, boy bear, is a very bad influence on Princeton. Must be a strong singer/ actress with great comedic timing and skill with different character voices. Can be any physical type. Vocal style: Contemporary musical theatre with a pop flair. A mezzo-soprano / belt that can comfortably sing up to a D in a pop voice. Strong puppeteer skills a plus but not necessary. Christmas Eve: 20s - 40s - Asian. She wants to be a therapist and lives on Avenue Q with her Jewish husband Brian. She is funny, edgy, sweet, charming, and very appealing. Must be a strong singer/ actress with great comedic timing. Vocal style: Must have a strong belt to an E flat in the style of a torch song. Brian: 20s - 40 - A chubby, laid-back, wannabe comedian who is unemployed. He is married to Christmas Eve, who is constantly badgering him to get a job. Must be a strong singer/ actor with great comedic timing. Vocal style: Contemporary musical theatre with a pop flair. Gary Coleman: Mid 20s - 40s. African American, female. Former celebrity and now lives/works on Avenue Q. Funny and sardonic, with a unique and vivid presence. Has lived life. Must be a strong singer/ actress with great comedic timing. She can be any physical type. Vocal style: Contemporary musical theatre with a pop flair. An alto who can sing a Low D and belt to a B flat. Must explore low register. Note: All ethnicities are strongly encouraged to attend.
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A CHORUS LINE, OPEN AUDITIONS FEMALE DANCERS, NEW YORK
Mon. March 3, 9:30 AM (9 AM sign-in) - male dancers, 2 PM (1:30 PM sign-in) - female dancers. At Ripley Grier Studios, 520 8th Ave. (between 36th and 37th St.), sign-in: Studio 16 U. NYC. Open auditions are being held for A Chorus Line. Broadway and First National Tour. Equity Production Contract, $1,509/week minimum. Producer: Vienna Waits Productions LLC, John Breglio. Book: James Kirkwood & Nicholas Dante. Music: Marvin Hamlisch. Lyrics: Edward Kleban. Originally Conceived, Directed, & Choreographed: Michael Bennett. Director: Bob Avian. Musical Director: Patrick Vaccariello. Choreographer: Baayork Lee. Casting: Binder Casting. Rehearsals for positions in both companies begin on or about March 18. Casting the First National Tour: major cities include Los Angeles, San Francisco, Boston and Toronto. Also seeking immediate replacements for the Broadway Company. Be warmed up and ready to dance at the start of each call. Bring character jazz shoes or sneakers. No baggy pants or leg warmers. Prepare one traditional musical theatre song that shows off your voice. Bring sheet music, pianist will be provided. Bring a picture and resume, stapled together. This is an open call for union and non-union members. Equity audition procedures are NOT in effect. No Equity monitor provided. Producer runs all aspects of the audition. If you have attended a call in the past two months, it is not necessary to re-audition at this time. You are in our files. Seeking: Male and female dancers: Attractive male and female dancers, early 20s to early 30s, with strong ballet & jazz training. MUST sing & dance EXTREMELY well. Male dancers with acro skills is a plus. Dancers of all ethnicities are encouraged to attend. If you are unable to attend, please send a picture and resume to: Binder Casting 321 West 44th Street, Suite 606, New York, NY 10036, Attn: A Chorus Line. Please refer to www.bindercasting.com for all audition information.
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CHILDREN'S THEATER, IF YOU GIVE A MOUSE A COOKIE, NEW YORK
Manhattan Children's Theatre is casting for If You Give a Mouse a Cookie. Rehearsals March 3 - April 4. Performances April 4 - May 18 at Manhattan Children's Theatre in NYC. Directors: Chris Alonzo, Jessica Krueger. Stipend provided. There will be two casts for this show. One cast will rehearse evenings and perform weekends (noon & 2 p.m. only); the other cast will rehearse days and perform weekdays, typically morning or early afternoon. Mail headshots ASAP to Manhattan Children's Theatre, 52 White St., NYC 10013. Specify which cast you are auditioning for by sending weekend submissions to Attn: Chris Alonzo and weekday submissions to Attn: Jessica Krueger. Seeking: One Male Actor & Two Female Actors, age 16-29, any ethnicity.
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DINNER THEATER, ALL SHOOK UP! JANESVILLE
The Armory Dinner Theatre, Janesville, Wisconsin, is seeking a male for the ensemble / understudy (Chad) for All Shook Up! Competitive Salary, Travel, Housing, and Workers Comp provided. Director: Jim Tropp. Choreographer: Donna Berg. All Shook Up! is inspired by and features the songs of Elvis Presley. Synopsis: 1955 - into a square little town in a square little state rides a guitar-playing roustabout who changes everything and everyone he meets in this hip-swiveling, lip-curling musical fantasy that'll have you jumpin' out of your blue suede shoes with such classics as "Heartbreak Hotel," "Jailhouse Rock," and "Don't Be Cruel." Seeking: Ensemble Male / Understudy Chad: (male 18 to mid 20's) Rock Tenor, good dancer, great lookin', motorcyclin', Leather Jacket roustabout. Physical Fit and Attractive. Contract Dates: February 24 - April 27. Send Picture and Resume to: Jim Tropp, The Armory, Inc. P.O. Box 8038, Janesville, Wisconsin, 53547-8038. Or email jimt@janesvillearmory.com.
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CASTING FOR SAG SHORT, FILM A GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP, NEW YORK
The Trio is casting for the short film "A Good Night's Sleep." Duration: six days, starts March 10. SAG contracts. Compensation: lo/no/deferred. Director: Alexander Chinnici. Synopsis: Brian is a college student, driven mad by the unbearable snore of his roommate Mike. With help from his friend Lisa, he tries to deal with the problem rationally. But once Mike's old roommate Chaz arrives, Brian's world is turned inside out. Apply to: Alexander Chinnici - goodnightbrian@gmail.com. Seeking: Brian: 18-24, white. Brian is a successful college student who suffers from his roommate's terrible snore. His attention is distracted from Lisa, his school crush and his final test the next morning. Lisa: 18-24, white. Lisa is the love interest of the film. She grounds Brian throughout his hectic journey. Chaz: 18-24, white. After Brian hits bottom from his roommate's snore, Chaz appears for help. Chaz is the snorer's previous roommate and Brian's alter ego. Whacky and manipulative, he moves the plot along insidiously. Jack: 18-24. White. A fellow student and friend of Brian's. He helps Brian get sleep yet is overly friendly in the process... Mike: 18-24. Without a clue his snore drives those around him insane. Lucy - 18-24. Lisa's roommate who for some unknown reason has resentment towards Brian. Sam: 18-24. A fellow student of Brian's who is oddly obsessed with the game 'Twister.' Brett Jenkins: 18-24. Brian's friend who is the definition of a 'frat boy.' Jeffrey Turner - 18-24. A friend of Brett Jenkins. He is in his sixth year of college and a regular at the frat house. Security Guard: 25-30. Young on the force and ready to prove himself, no matter what gets in his way. Mercedes: 18-24. A tough girl who won't take shit from anyone.
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SCRATCH, NYU GRAD FILM, NEW YRK
Nikyatu Jusu (writer-director) is casting "Scratch", a sync HD NYU grad film in which a nuclear family of three is symbolically trapped in hell as a young girl is forced to care for her sick mother. Things spiral completely out of control on a particularly bizarre night when the father's somewhat perverse love for his daughter provokes an irrational response. E-mail pix, resumes and reel links to: kmn213@nyu.edu, attn: Casting. No pay, but copy, credit, and meals provided. SAG Student Film Agreement. Principal photography begins March 28 for 5 days in NYC. Daughter: 14 - 18, but appears to be around 15 (on the younger side). She is quite mature for her age and loves her mother to death. She's extraordinarily passionate, unwaveringly devoted to her mom, and will do anything to keep her mother alive. Father: Late 30s to Mid 50s. Fervently cares for his only child. He loves his daughter more than himself and hates to see her youth dissipating as she takes care of her sick mother. An impulsive man. Formidable, handsome. Mother: Mid 30s to late 40s. Sickly. Quiet. Communicates via subtle body movements and slight blinks; at death's threshold. Daughter's Boyfriend: 16-18, a lighthearted young man who hopes to win the affection of Daughter; somewhat oblivious to the misery that permeates the family's household and simply wants to have fun.
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BRONTO PRODUCTIONS CASTING SHORT FILM, TOO TALL, NEW YORK
Mon. Feb. 25 from 6 - 10 PM by appointment.
Bronto Productions is casting for the short film "Too-Tall." Duration: 2 days, starts April. Non-Union. Payment is lo/no/deferred. Lots of energy and stunts! Director: AJ LoCascio. A quick rough and tumble Western brawl between two characters to decide whether young Henry can take Too-Tall's daughter to the dance. Seeking: Rose: Beautiful, Young. Must look like she's around 20. She's the daughter of Too-Tall. Rose is pivotal to the story as she is the driving force and emotion of the story - this character HAS to be able to cry on the scene - as this is most of what she does. Some very minor stunts may be required. Too-Tall: He's one big, silent, hard-ass motherfucker. Has to be willing to get real dirty and do some basic fist-fighting stunts. Picture Wolverine from X-Men or the Large German Mechanic from "Raiders of the Lost Ark." Has to have a grizzly bear presence and great facial expressions. Buck: Our comic relief; looking for someone with a great comic look - Picture Ned Beatty. Henry: Our hero - has to be able to do stunts and take a 'beating.' Looking for a River Phoenix type - a young Indiana Jones with great facial expressions. Apply to: AJ LoCascio: bbrontofilms@yahoo.com.
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OPEN THEATER AUDITIONS FOR BUDDY: THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY, NEW YORK
Wed. Mar. 5, 10 AM - 6 PM, theatre's monitor begins sign-up at 9:30. No unofficial sign-up sheet will be accepted. At Chelsea Studios, 151 W. 26th St. NYC. The Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, Hilton Head Island, SC, is holding open auditions for Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story. SPT. $384/week minimum. Book: Alan Janes and Rob Bettinson. Director: Russell Treyz. Choreographer: Rita Compton. Musical Director: Fred Willard. General Manager: Richard Feldman. First rehearsal: May 27. Runs June 17 - July 27. The producer will run all aspects of this call. Equity Audition procedures are not in effect, and no Equity Monitor will be provided. Prepare a song in the style of the show: rock 'n' roll, or contemporary pop. Singing from the show is welcome. Bring sheet music, an accompanist will be provided. If you do play a musical instrument, please bring it with you. The producer will provide a drum set, amp and double bass. Bring a picture and resume, stapled together. Seeking: Buddy Holly: Under 25, 6' or over. Singer-songwriter and star from Lubbock TX. Intelligent, charismatic. Performer must play electric and acoustic guitar, sing and act and have a feel for rock 'n' roll. Must have serious star potential with a desire to live as a rock and roll superstar for every night. Joe Mauldin: Under 25. Double-bass player from Lubbock. Clean-cut musician/backup singer with musical ability. Performer must be able to sing and act. Showmanship a plus. Jerry Allison: Under 25. Drummer from Lubbock. Good-looking, irrepressible, cheeky guy with musical ability. Performer must be able to sing, act and play drums. Norman Petty: Under 35. Record producer from Clovis, NM with a businesslike manner and a love of making records. Performer must be able to sing and act. Ability to play a musical instrument an advantage but not necessary. Ritchie Valens: Hispanic American man, under 25. Good-looking, attractive with serious charisma. Has a dedicated eye for the ladies and the ability to hold the stage in his own right. Key song: "La Bamba". Performer must be able to act; ability to play a musical instrument is an advantage but not necessary. J. P. Richardson "The Big Bopper": Late 20s. 6' plus. Texan. Former DJ with an irrepressible larger-than-life character, with the ability to command the stage on his own as a solo performer. Key song: "Chantilly Lace". Performer must be able to act. Ability to play a musical instrument is an advantage but not necessary. Maria Elena Holly: Hispanic American woman, under 25. Very attractive. Requires a strong actor/singer. Classy, well-educated. Musical instrument ability an advantage but not critical. Performer may play other roles/parts. Vi Petty: Woman, under 35. Norman's wife. Heart of gold. Good sense of humor. Performer must be able to sing, act and have rock 'n' roll keyboard/piano ability. Male Apollo Performer: African American, 20s/30s. Key song: "Good Times". Performer must have good comic timing and be able to sing and act. Ability to play an instrument an advantage but not necessary. Decca Producer / Murray Deutsch: Man, early - mid 30s. Record producer. Role requires a good actor. Ability to play an instrument an advantage but not necessary. 4th Cricket (Tommy) Man, 20s. Excellent rhythm and lead guitar player. Performer could play multiple parts. Female Apollo Performer: African American, early 20s - mid 30s. Key song: "Party". Performer must have good comic timing and be able to sing and act. Ability to play an instrument an advantage but not necessary. Ensemble. Theatre's statement: "Performers of all ethnic and racial backgrounds are encouraged to attend."
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THEATER AUDITIONS FOR TOO MUCH LIGHT MAKES THE BABY GO BLIND, NEW YORK
The NY Neo-Futurists (2006 NYIT award recipients) are seeking new members for their creative & prolific ensemble to write/perform/direct in their open-run of TOO MUCH LIGHT MAKES THE BABY GO BLIND (now in its 4th year), an ever-changing attempt to perform 30 plays in 60 minutes that the NY Times calls "an entire fringe festival in one show." This is a unique and demanding show, requiring a long-term commitment. It is strongly suggested that you see Too Much Light before auditioning. Auditions (by 5- minute appointment slot only) will be held on the afternoon of March 1st & the evening of March 3rd. Callbacks will be held on March 10th & 11th. You must be available for both days of callbacks (March 10th from 2-7 & March 9th from 10-3). Women of color strongly encouraged. Compensation: Yes. For more info, go to www.nynf.org/auditions.html. To set up an appointment, email auditions@nynf.org.
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CASTING NYU STUDENT FILM, COMMUNITY SERVICE, NEW YORK
Feb. 19-21 & 23-24 by appointment. At New York University. Patrick Murray (director) is casting "Community Service," a super 16mm New York University undergrad thesis narrative comedy about hockey. Co-producers: Sam Stratton & John Skidmore. Shooting April 11-14 at a hockey rink in Union, NJ. At the audition, bring a one- to two-minute comedic monologue. Be prepared to cold read and improvise. Copy, credit, meals, travel, and lodging provided. SAG Student Film Agreement. Send pix, résumés & email address to Patrick Murray, 107 Havemeyer St., Apt. #29, Brooklyn, NY 11211, OR patrickmmurray@yahoo.com. Seeking: Ken: 41-50, ice rink manager/ owner/ zamboni driver, wants to raise revenue to keep the rink in business, thinks about everything in business terms, oversees the community service hours of the juvenile coach but does not think much of him. Jackie: age 22-23, a sister of a squirt league player, loves to watch hockey, love interest of the young coach, grew up with a single mom, family is most important to her and she has razor-sharp wit. Charlie: plays squirt league hockey, raspy voice, authoritative, wants to be the parent of the team, has no fear, age 12-15. Hockey experience a plus but not required, personal hockey equipment a plus but not required. Ronnie: plays poorly in squirt league hockey and knows that he's the weakest link on the team, goes out of his way to please others, age 12-15. Hockey experience a plus but not required, personal hockey equipment a plus but not required.
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CASTING SAG SHORT FILM, UGUISU, BROOKLYN
Casting for the HD SAG short film "Uguisu." SAG Short Film Agreement. SAG Representative: Monique Popiel. Duration: February 23-24, March 1-2. Shooting in Brooklyn, NY. Deferred Pay. DVD copy, credit, meals, transportation costs. Synopsis: On a quiet afternoon in a Brooklyn diner, a waitress whose dreams are rapidly fading is confronted by two unexpected customers - a self-destructive young artist who thinks he knows it all, and a gruff Japanese traveler who may possess a secret that could change both their lives - if they'd only listen. Submission Deadline: February 14. Please send headshot and resume to uguisufilm@gmail.com. Seeking: Sato: Japanese, 45-60, gruff, bearded traveler. Restaurant Manager: Male. Mid to late 30s, stern, intense. Tobi: Male. Tall, 40s, Polish construction worker.
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CASTING NYU GRAD FILM, OSVALDO'S, NEW YORK
Sat. Mar. 1 - auditions by appointment only. Pam's Son Productions, Inc. is casting "Osvaldo's," a sync HD NYU graduate thesis film in which a Puerto Rican Bronx family struggles to regain its footing following the sudden loss of its wife/mother. Director: R. Wilkins. Producer: K. Neal. Principal photography begins May 29 for 5 days in NYC and the Bronx. Email pix, resumes and reel links to kmn213@nyu.edu, attn: Casting. No pay, but copy, credit, and meals provided. SAG Student Film Agreement. Seeking: Jerry: Hispanic, age 14, boyish features, mature beyond his years, quietly overwhelmed after unwittingly taking up the day-to-day chores of his mother following her sudden death, including the emotional nurturing of Glenda, his precocious sister and best friend. Glenda: Hispanic, age 10, precocious, intelligent, "dominant", fiery personality, but good-hearted, Daddy's girl though still deeply mourning her mother.
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CASTING MILDRED RICHARDS, NYU STUDENT SHORT FILM
Marc Kess (writer-director) is casting "Mildred Richards," an NYU short 1940's suspense thriller. Lo/no pay, copy, credit, meals and travel provided. SAG Student Film Agreement. An ego-maniac actress in serious debt decides to visit her elderly, wealthy aunt. Gerald, dominated by his sister, becomes a reluctant recruit in Mildred's single-minded murderous intent, but things get complicated by the Aunt's doctor, lawyer and maid. The film will be submitted to festivals. Auditions will be held by appointment. Send headshots and resumes to PO Box 825, New York, New York 10150, ATTN: Marc Kess. Seeking: Mildred: female, 25-35. Sultry, scheming, successful Broadway actress. Gerald: male, 25-35. Handsome, frustrated, desperately in debt, well-dressed, drinking gambler. Martha: female, 60-75. Wealthy, no-nonsense, bedridden widow. Martha's only surviving heirs are Mildred and Gerald. Doctor: male 35-45. Lawyer: male 35-45. Maid: female 25-45.
Friday, February 22, 2008
Monday, February 04, 2008
One Mic Nite, MusiCares Event, 50th Grammy Awards, NACA National Convention, International Children's Film Festival, The Oscars: 80th Annual Academy Awards, Durango Songwriters Expo, are Selected Highlights For February's Media and Entertainment Industry Career Networking Events
The Orlando Entertainment and Events Association is holding it's first of monthly parties on October 6 where you can make friends with agents, managers, radio personalities, talent company principals, performers, meeting planners, and more. One Mic Night (www.myspace.com/onemicnite) continues its open mic showcases accommodating performing artists of all types, every Monday night in New York's East Village following the featured act. 'Making Your Media Matter' is a Washington D.C. conference from February 7-8 for established and aspiring filmmakers, non-profit communications leaders, funders and students looking to learn and share cutting-edge practices for creating media that matters. During the 58th Berlin International Film Festival, running February 7-17, the Berlinale Talent Campus takes place parallel to the Berlinale and works as an intensive week-long academy for talented people from around the world involved in all areas of filmmaking. Additionally, the European Film Market (EFM) runs for 9 days during the Berlinale. Seventeen-time GRAMMY-winning recording artist Aretha Franklin will be honored as the 2008 MusiCares Person of the Year, February 8 in Los Angeles. The red carpet affair benefits the Musicares fund and is two days prior to the 50th Annual GRAMMY Awards.
The 50th Annual Grammy Awards will take place in Los Angeles and broadcast in HDTV and 5.1 Surround Sound on the CBS Television Network from 8-11:30 pm (ET/PT). The show also will be broadcast on radio via Westwood One worldwide and XM Satellite Radio, and covered online at GRAMMY.com. The show honors musical achievement of the 2007 recording year in which recordings were released between October 1, 2006 through September 30, 2007. Billboard and Hollywood Reporter will host "Mobile Backstage", February 13, as a break-out session at the GSMA Mobile World Congress, running February 11-14 in Barcelona. The Millenium Music Conference (MMC12) showcases new music with four nights of showcase performances by 300 original acts and artists at 30 venues in and around Harrisburg, February 15-18, in addition to business keynotes, panels, clinics, workshops, mentoring and demo listening sessions and a trade show. The National Association for Campus Activities hosts their NACA National Convention -- "Show Me," designed to give colleges and universities around the country the chance to meet one-on-one with artists, performers and agents, and view live performance showcases at the annual convention, running February 16-20 in St. Louis. Academy Award winning filmmaker Quentin Tarantino, has been selected by the Board of Directors of American Cinema Editors (ACE) to be honored with the organization’s prestigious ACE Golden Eddie Filmmaker of the Year Award at a ceremony in Beverly HIlls, February 17. Fusion 2008 in Vancouver, February 20-21, dedicated to digital media - video games, online communities, digital entertainment, multi-platform animation, film and music properties, mobile content and eLearning - will showcase early and growth stage companies that are original content/intellectual property ventures or developing platform, and enabling tools to deliver digital media content.
The San Francisco International Children's Film Festival showcases films from around the world made for children, plus animation workshops they can take part in, when it runs from February 22 to March 2. Each year the Motion Picture Sound Editors presents the MPSE Golden Reel Awards to acknowledge the year's best work in the various areas of sound editing: Dialogue and ADR, Effects and Foley and Music. This year's presentation is in Los Angeles on February 23 in which Michael Bay will receive the 2008 MPSE Filmmaker's Award. This year's Film Independent Spirit Awards are being held under a tent in beachfront Santa Monica. To be eligible, films must be at least 70 minutes long, and have either played one week in a commercial theater in 2007, or have been shown at one of the designated six film festivals. The 80th Annual Academy Awards ceremony will be televised live from Los Angeles by the ABC TV network on February 24. Jon Stewart is scheduled to host the Oscar Night awards -- his second time. Join BMI's Myles Lewis and over 40 music industry pros and songwriters for a networking experience, with workshops, listening sessions, panels, showcases, and open mics, that is customarily limited to 200 attendees -- the Fifth Annual Durango Songwriters Expo happening February 28 to March 1 in Buellton. The International Family Film Festival (IFFF) promotes and encourages the creation and sharing of family films and screenplays through seminars, networking and film camps for kids, when it opens February 28 running through March 3 in Hollywood.
The above events are only a sampling of what is listed. Most 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. Video and podcast versions of this news summary are also available at most popular video sites around the Web like MySpace, YouTube, Bit Torrent, as well as on The Actor's Checklist at http://actorschecklist.com/loudblog/ a great place to get your iPhone, ipod or Apple TV download from. This month on video you will see trailers and video clips of Shaolin Boogaloo! (http://www.myspace.com/sweetzombiejesusfilms / www.kallixti.net) a.k.a. "The artist formerly known as Sweet Zombie Jesus!" with a remix of "Superego Exchange - Doctor Hu's Signal Loss Mix"; "CODEX ATANICUS", "FAQ", "PROXIMA", a video collection from Spanish director Carlos Atanes (http://www.myspace.com/codex_atanicus / www.carlosatanes.com), reflecting a body of work from the sci-fi and horror genre; London based, alternative pop vocalist, Adama (http://www.myspace.com/adama / www.adamaworld.com) now touring the U.S. promoting an upcoming CD release "Delicate Dragon". The Actor's Checklist now lets you check the latest musical artists song releases on Apple's iTunes, updated on an hourly basis, at: http://www.actorschecklist.com/resources/itunes.php
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Casting News Hot Off The Wire!
CASTING OTHELLO, UNION/NONUNION STAGE, LOS ANGELES
Los Angeles Shakespeare Company is casting Othello, "one of the greatest plays ever written. It deals with racism, obsession, insanity, alcoholism, gender roles, politics and jealousy." Geoffrey Forward, artistic dir., Joel Asher, producing dir./dir. Rehearsals start Jan. 28. Performances run Mar. 7-Apr. 27 at the Globe Theatre. Seeking -- Othello: male, African-American, 25-50, tall, noble, powerful, romantic; Iago: male, Caucasian, 25-45, villain of the play, very smart, cunning, funny, "Shakespeare's most complex character"; Roderigo: male, Caucasian, 20-35, rich, foolishly in love, gullible, combat skills a plus; Cassio: male, 20-40, soldier, lover, alcoholic, combat skills required; Desdemona: female, Caucasian, 18-28, beautiful, fair complexion, strong, gentle; Emilia: female, 25-45, loyal, sarcastic, smart; Bianca: female, 18-35, sexy, dancing a plus; Clown/Servant: male or female, 18-35, character is on throughout the play, musical instrument a plus, but not required; Montano: male, 20-45, loyal, strong, was governor before Othello, combat skills required; Brabantio: male, Caucasian, 45-65, proud, wealthy, Desdemona's father; Duke of Venice: male, 30-50, successful politician; Lodovico/Senator: male, 30-50, politician; Gratiano/Senator: male, 25-40, politician; Musician/Soldier: male or female, 20-45, to play several parts, musical skills required; Soldier: male, 18-40, to play several parts, combat skills required; Messenger and Attendants: males or females, 20-45, to play several parts. Auditions will be held by appt. only at the theatre, 1909 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga. Prepare one minute from the play. To schedule an audition appt. send pix & résumés to Joel Asher Studio, 13448 Albers St., Sherman Oaks, CA 91401, or email to joelasher@aol.com. Professional pay provided. Equity 99-Seat Plan.
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MONTY PYTHON'S SPAMALOT, UNION MUSICAL, LAS VEGAS
Wynn Las Vegas Resort is casting future replacements for Monty Python's Spamalot. Todd Ellison, music dir., Merri Sugarman, casting. Performances are ongoing. SEEKING: King Arthur: late 30s-60s, King of England who sets out on a quest to form the Knights of the Roundtable and find the Holy Grail, great humor, good singer, LEAD; Sir Robin: 30s-40s, Knight of the Roundtable, ironically called "Sir Robin the Brave," though he couldn't be more cowardly, joins the Knights for the singing and dancing, sings a patter song, "You Won't Succeed on Broadway," also plays Guard #1 and Brother Maynard, a long-winded monk, supporting role; Sir Lancelot: 30s-40s, Knight of the Roundtable, fearless to a bloody fault but through a twist of fate, does discover his "softer side," must be great with character voices and accents, as he also plays The French Taunter, an arrogant, condescending, over-the-top Frenchman, the Knight of Ni, an absurd, cartoonish leader of a peculiar group of Knights, and Tim the Enchanter, a ghostly being with a Scottish accent, no solo singing, supporting role; Patsy: 30s-40s, King Arthur's horse and servant, underappreciated but always longing for King Arthur's approval, good, funny, physical mover with some tap, also plays Mayor, a jolly red-faced man who advertises the merits of his home town, and the drunken, useless Guard #2, singing required, supporting role; Sir Galahad: 30s, Knight of the Roundtable, begins as Dennis, a lower class "mud gatherer" who is knighted and transforms into the dashing Sir Galahad, also plays Prince Herbert's Father, a wealthy, brutish, Yorkshireman man at odds with his sensitive son, The Black Knight, who is always ready to duel despite multiple injuries, strong baritenor, supporting role; Sir Bedevere: 20s-40s, Knight of the Roundtable, inept scholar, also plays Dennis Galahad's Mother, a shrill peasant woman, and Concorde, Sir Lancelot's horse, no solo singing, supporting role; The Lady of the Lake: 20s-30s, any ethnicity, beautiful, diva, strong, possesses mystical powers, leading lady of the show, great singing voice essential, as she must be able to sing effortlessly in many styles and vocal registers, supporting role; Male: 20s-30s, good mover, tenor, to play the following supporting roles-Historian, a tweedy academic, Not Dead Fred, a sickly little fellow who, despite others' beliefs, claims he is "not yet dead," French Guard, the condemnatory French sidekick to the French Taunter, a Minstrel in Sir Robin's band, and Prince Herbert, the hopeful and frilly prince who loves to sing and pines for his love atop a tower. Note: All should be singers who are fantastic dancers. Equity principal and chorus singer auditions will be held Jan. 23, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (9 a.m. sign-in, 1-1:30 p.m. lunch) at Debbie Reynolds Studios 6514 Lankershim Blvd., Studio D, N. Hollywood. Street parking available. EPA rules are in effect. A monitor will be provided. Prepare a short musical theatre song, an accompanist will be provided. Bring sheet music, pix, and résumés. The ECC for dancers will be held Jan. 22. Equity Casino Contract (Casino Spamalot LV-$1,509/wk.).
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CASTING PICNIC, NON-UNION STAGE, PENNSYLVANIA
Montgomery Theater (Souderton, PA) is casting Picnic. William Inge, writer; Tom Quinn, dir. Rehearsals begin March 24; runs April 17-May 10. SEEKING: Helen Potts: mid-50s to late 60s, the neighbor, character role; Hal Carter: 20s, handsome lead with earthy good looks, cute and buff, young vagabond, free spirit, very likable, but has an element of danger; Millie Owens: girl, 16, immature, tomboyish; Bomber: 15-16, paperboy, brash, obnoxious but funny; Madge Owens: early 20s, leading lady, striking and alluring; Flo Owens: 40-something, mother of Madge and Millie, concerned; Rosemary Sydney: 40-early 50s, schoolteacher, power role; Alan Seymour: should look early 20s, leading-man type, Marge’s boyfriend; Irma Kronkite and Christine Shoenwalder: schoolteachers, Rosemary’s friends, character roles; Howard Bevans: early 40s to mid-50s, character man with some leading man qualities, Rosemary’s love interest. Equity principal auditions will be held by appt. Feb. 16, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. & Feb. 18, 6-10 p.m. at the Montgomery Theater, 124 Main St., Souderton, PA. To schedule an appt., call Tom Quinn at (215) 206-8452 or email tq@montgomerytheater.org. Equity members without appointments will be seen throughout the day as time permits. Prepare a brief dramatic monologue. Bring pix & résumés, stapled together, even if you have sent one. Six Equity contracts available. $183 min./wk. Equity SPT Contract.
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SWEENEY TODD, UNION & NON-UNION CASTING, WISCONSIN
Fri., Feb. 15, 10AM. Sign up at 9 AM, Nola Studios, 250 W. 54th St, New York. The Armory Dinner Theatre (Janesville, Wisconsin) www.janesvillearmory.com is casting "Sweeney Todd." Book by: Hugh Wheeler. Music & Lyrics by: Stephen Sondheim. Based on a version of Sweeney Todd by Christopher Bond. Jim Tropp Director. The rare instance of a musical thriller, Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler's chilling, suspenseful, heart-pounding masterpiece of murderous barber-ism and culinary crime tells the infamous tale of the unjustly exiled barber who returns to 19th century London seeking revenge against the lecherous judge who framed him and ravaged his young wife. His thirst for blood soon expands to include his unfortunate customers, and the resourceful proprietress of the pie shop downstairs soon has the people of London lining up in droves with her mysterious new meat pie recipe! Contract Dates: August 18, 2008 - October 19, 2008. Seeking: Sweeney Todd: male 30+, Baritone, any ethnicity, strong singer & actor. A murderous barber bent on revenge. Miss Lovett: female 20+, soprano/mezzo-soprano, strong actor, worn down owner of a pie shop on Fleet Street, hard-edged but with a sense a humor. Beggar Woman: female 20+, strong soprano / mezzo soprano, strong actor. Once glamorous, she's a mentally unstable homeless woman and a prostitute. The Beadle: male 20+, Tenor. Tobias: male 20+, Tenor. Judge Turpin: male 30+ Baritone. Johanna: female 18-20, soprano. Anthony Hope: male 20+ tenor. Pirelli: male 20+, tenor. All roles require strong singers with significant music skills. All performers must prepare 16 bars of a Stephen Sondheim song. A song from "Sweeney Todd" is encouraged. 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. Equity Dinner Theatre Agreement Approval Pending.
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TITANIC, NON-EQUITY AUDITIONS BY APPOINTMENT, VIRGINIA BEACH
Tues, Feb 5th, Studio: 939 8th Ave. Audition by appointment only.
Virginia Musical Theatre is casting for Titanic. For audition appointment please send resumes/headshots to brian.vmtheatre@gmail.com, or Titanic Casting, Virginia Musical Theatre, 228 N Lynnhaven Rd. #114, Virginia Beach, VA 23452. Commitment is: March 11th-30th, 2008. Non-Eq pay is $400/week. Transportation, housing and shared vehicle provided.
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SHARON PLAYHOUSE, AUDITIONS BY APPOINTMENT, CONNECTICUT
The Sharon Playhouse in Sharon, CT, will hold auditions by appointment for its 2008 season. Auditions begin the weekend of February 1st for The Full Monty, Camelot & AIDA. Check www.triarts.net for all audition dates, times, location and show descriptions/cast breakdowns/FAQ's and audition requirements/recommendations. Audition appointments can be made by emailing Audrey@triarts.net or calling the theatre office at 860-364-SHOW (7469) x 100. Summer season opens June 19.
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BROOKLYN: THE MUSICAL, UNION & NON-UNION, WISCONSIN
Sat. Feb. 16, 10 AM Sign up at 9 AM. At Nola Studios 250 W. 54th St, NYC.
The Armory Dinner Theatre (Janesville, Wisconsin) www.janesvillearmory.com is casting Brooklyn The Musical. Brooklyn, an urban fable performed by five homeless characters of various ages and ethnicities who come together and, throughout the course of the evening, reveal their inner selves. Book, Music, Lyrics by Mark Schoenfeld & Barri McPherson. Union & Non-Union actors. Contract. Dates: April 25, 2008 - June 1, 2008. All performers must prepare 16 bars of a Pop/Rock/R&B up-tempo song that will show off their range. A song from Brooklyn is encouraged. 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 for the 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. Equity Dinner Theatre Agreement Approval Pending. Seeking: Paradise: mid-20s to 40s, an African - American diva, fearless, ferocious and flamboyant, must be an amazing soul/R&B singer, very high belt to a G, majestic, yet gritty sound; Streetsinger: 30+, a spiritual African-American Man, soulful and poetic; a father -figure, excellent soul/R&B singer; Taylor Collins: 30-40, male, excellent actor, a strung-out, yet attractive poet/musician, haunted and empty, a hard road behind him, there is a true heart inside of him, strong, rough and sexy, a serious rock & roll singer, guitar-playing is a plus; Brooklyn: 20+, any ethnicity, an emerging diva, minorities strongly encouraged, has grace, beauty, innocence, and an innate sadness about her, must be a great pop/rock singer, belts to an F, must be beautiful and soulful; Faith: 20+ female, any ethnicity, Minorities strongly encouraged, must be a great high pop/rock belter, a Parisian Isadora Duncan, Strong Mover.
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NYU STUDENT SHORT FILM, NEW YORK
Casting for the New York University short film "I Can't Do Anything But Be." Duration: 3-4 days, starts late April. Shooting in NYC and Brooklyn. Non-Union. Payment is lo/no/deferred. Director: Bill Chandler. A Japanese girl, Sarah, fools around with a white American guy behind her Japanese boyfriend, Kenji, who is researching post-war Japan for his film. Kenji sees this as a remnant of post-war Japan, where many Japanese women slept with GIs. Since Sarah has big breasts, Kenji becomes haunted by them, and in order to overcome the sense of defeat, goes out with a white American girl, Amanda, who has big breasts. Finally, Kenji realizes that he is in love with Amanda, and that he overcame the sense of defeat. Apply to: Bill Chandler - tesseins@gmail.com. Seeking: Sarah: 18-24. Harajuku-type Japanese girl. She works at a Gentleman's club for Japanese businessmen in NYC. Amanda: 18-24. A girl-next-door look with big breasts. She likes Japanese foods. Partial nudity required, but we pay. Female. 18-24. A playgirl type girl. She hits on Kenji on the street.
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EXTRAS, NON-SAG FOR FEATURE FILM, NEW YORK
BILLY DOWD CASTING is seeking NON SAG EXTRAS of all types for the upcoming Columbia Pictures' film, THE TAKING OF PELHAM 123, being directed by TONY SCOTT. Filming to begin early March through June, 2008. OPEN CASTING CALL will be held at ST. COLUMBA, 343 West 25th Street (between 8th and 9th Avenues-entrance closest to 8th Ave.), NYC. Register with us Mon. OR Tues. (Jan. 28-29, 2008) anytime between 10am - 6pm. MUST be 18 years of age or older and a legal resident of The United States. Please bring recent non-returnable photograph. These are PAID positions. No phone calls please.
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CONSPIRACY AND TRUTH, CUNY STUDENT SHORT, NEW YORK
Casting for a CUNY student short film. Non-Union. Lo-No-Deferred payment. Director: Young Lee. Seeking 5 actors and 3 actresses. If you feel that you fit into any role of the character breakdowns, please reply via email with your photos and your preference for one of the characters. Proposal - MFA Thesis Work of TV & Radio Dep. Of CUNY Brooklyn College. E-mail: youngryong@hotmail.com. Working Title: Conspiracy and Truth Format: Fictional Film Resolution: HD format Aspect Ratio: 16:9 Audition Date: Jan. 26th (Saturday) Shooting Period: In Feb. 2008. Synopsis: This is a 30 minute fictional film about the conspiratorial politics. The protagonist, a video artist, happens to get involved with the political conspiracy of American Government, which leads to war with North Korea. The conflict between his personal conscience and his fear of the power extends the drama of this film and finally he challenges for disclosing the truth. Seeking: Male - 51-60 - Asian. Limousine Driver. Female - 25-30 - Asian. Yeonju who is a Chinese Korean woman. Intelligent and calm. Male - 31-40 - White. [Others like this] CIA agent. Male - 31-40 - White. Harry who is chubby, liberal and short-tempered. Harry's character is similar with John Goodman in the movie, Big Lebowski. Either gender - 31-40 - White. Dude who is Warm-hearted, capricious, and lazy. Female - 31-40 - Any Ethnicity. TV news anchor. Either gender - 31-40 - Any Ethnicity. Reporter. Female - Any - Any Ethnicity. Suhee who is a Chinese Korean woman. Bright character.
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SEEKING SAG EXTRAS FOR, REUNION, NEW YORK/NEW JERSEY
Independent Film looking for SAG background shooting in NY/NJ. All ages 18-65, all ethnicities. Casting Director: Jen Halpern. SAG (Eligible), SAG (Financial Core). Compensation: SAG scale. Shooting in New York City. PO Box 1061 NYC, NY 10028.
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LYSISTRATA - OPEN AUDITIONS, BROOKLYN
Sat, Feb. 2, 1 PM - 5 PM, The Gallery Players, 199 14th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215. Sign up begins at 12:30 pm. Open auditions are being held for Lysistrata: A Woman's Translation by Aristophanes. The Gallery Players (Brooklyn, NY). Equity Basic Showcase. Producer: Jen Rogers. Associate Producer: Angela Astle. Artistic Director: Heather Siobhan Curran. Translated by Drue Robinson. Director: Alexa Polmer. Rehearsals take place evenings/weekends Feb. 16 - March 14, 2008. Performances: March 15 - 30, 2008, Thursday thru Sunday. Prepare a two minute contemporary or classic comedic monologue. You may asked to perform a short side from the show. Bring picture and resume, stapled together. The script is available for perusal at www.playscripts.com. Callbacks: February 5, starting at 7pm. All actors should have a willingness to work as an ensemble. For the choruses we are looking for physical actors who are excited about working with masks. Seeking: Lysistrata: Female, principal. Late 20s-early 30s. An Athenian woman who is sick and tired of war and the treatment of women in Athens. She gathers the women of Sparta and Athens together to solve these social ills and finds success and power in her quest. Leader of Women's Chorus: Female, principal. 50+. Leads a successful seizure of the Acropolis and outwits the men in every possible way. Leader of Men's Chorus: Male, principal. 50+. A stubborn and rather grouchy fellow. Leads the Chorus of Men around Athens. Calonice: Female, principal. Late 20s-early 30's. The next-door neighbor of Lysistrata and is the first to show up at Lysistrata's meeting of women. She embraces her feminine side and is delighted that Lysistrata's scheme for peace involves garments like negligees. Myrrhine: Female, principal. Late 20s-early 30s. A friend of Calonice and Lysistrata from a neighboring region of Athens. Myrrhine seduces her husband, Cinesias, but she refuses sex with him just at the last minute. Magistrate: Male. 30s-40s. The Magistrate is apparently the head of security and law in Athens, but is completely overwhelmed by the women and misses their logic. This actor will play multiple roles. Cinesias: Male. Early 30s. The overgrown, sexually frustrated frat boy that Myrrhine calls her husband. He is the first man to be affected by the sex strike and comes to the Acropolis, fully enflamed. This actor will play multiple roles. Men's Chorus: 3 males, all ages. The chorus is made up of three men who teeter around Athens attempting to keep the women in line. Although, unsuccessful in their civic duties, the Chorus are pros at misogynistic rhyme and are a generally comedic element of the play. These actors will play multiple roles. Chorus of Women: 3 females, all Ages. The Chorus of Women, made up of three, seizes and then protects the Acropolis from the Chorus of Men. The Chorus of Women, although frail, fights to the last with the men and finds victory in the end. These actors will play multiple roles. *All auditions, rehearsals, and performances take place at The Gallery Players, 199 14th St. Brooklyn, NY 11215 between 4th and 5th Aves. Take the R train to 9th St. in Brooklyn or the F train to 4th Ave. in Brooklyn. The R can be accessed easily at the Pacific/Atlantic station in Brooklyn, which is served by the 2,3,4,5,N,B,D and Q trains from Manhattan.
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DANCERS WANTED FOR MUSICAL, NEW YORK
Audition is by appointment: Tuesday, January 22nd, 10am. Preferably email pictures, resume, and reels/links (if available) to: me@JoiLynn.com with "Lovin U" in the subject line. If not, please call 646-334-1304.
Looking for Dancers for the new musical Lovin' U conceived by Van Dirk Fisher (The Riant Theatre) and choreographed by JoiLynn. Seeking diverse dancers proficient in Hip Hop, Street Jazz, Modern, Ballet, and Jazz dance. Partnering experience is a plus. Looking for high energy, versatility and stamina as the entire show is based on dance. Please come prepared to learn choreography and freestyle. There are 2 male leads, 1 female lead and company dancers. Especially seeking: Males - Model, P-Diddy, Entertainment/Fashion Industry types and Females - Beyonce, Entertainment/Fashion Industry Types. Rehearsals Begin Immediately. Performances will be in Mid/late February. Compensation is commission based on ticket sales. Non-Union. To hear the soundtrack and to read the storyline go to www.myspace.com/toejambeats419 or www.myspace.com/the1toknownow.
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THEATREWORKS CASTING FOR MOONLIGHT & MAGNOLIAS, CONNECTICUT
Mon. Feb. 4 & Tues. Feb. 5, 2008, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. TheatreWorks, 5 Brookside Avenue, just off Route 202 (next to the CVS), in New Milford, Conn. The call is seeking a cast aged between 30 and 55.
TheatreWorks New Milford, Conn., is seeking three men and one woman for its upcoming production of the funny and fast-paced comedy, MOONLIGHT AND MAGNOLIAS, by Ron Hutchinson. Movie producer David O. Selznick has just shut down production on the troubled set of his film "Gone With The Wind" and locked himself in his office with screenwriter Ben Hecht and director Victor Fleming to rewrite the script because shooting begins in a week and no script exists. This hilarious and fascinating behind-the-scenes story of cinematic history comes to life as the three creative forces clash and compromise for five days straight, wrestling over every detail, from the shape of the plantation pillars to Rhett Butler's famous final words to Scarlett O'Hara. MOONLIGHT AND MAGNOLIAS is under the direction of Sonnie Osborne of New Milford. All roles are available and both professionals and amateurs are welcome. The audition will consist of readings from the script. No appointments are necessary. TheatreWorks offers a stipend to all performers, technicians, and directors. For character breakdowns and directions visit: www.theatreworks.us. Rehearsals begin in late February (usually Monday through Thursday evenings) with performances running from April 18 through May 10 on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sunday, May 4. TheatreWorks is an award-winning, non-Equity theatre company located on 5 Brookside Avenue, just off Route 202 (next to the CVS), in New Milford, Conn.
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NIGHT OF THE WITCHES, FEATURE FILM, CONNECTICUT
Casting for the non-SAG feature film NIGHT OF THE WITCHES. $100-$150 Day. Synopsis: It's OCTOBER 31st and Waterfield's most notorious adolescents (THE CAMERON BROTHER'S) are out with their usual HALLOWEEN pranks. This time is personal, when little 13-year-old April Collins (a teen witch) embarrasses Raymond Cameron in class he sets out for his ultimate prank. After failing to get April to come out of her house to tag her with paint balls. He throws in an M80 firework into the living room causing a small fire to a window curtain. After several attempts to put out the fire herself, April remembers she is baby-sitting her little brother who is sound asleep upstairs. She makes a retreat for the stairs when they give way and collapse as she's mid-way through. The Cameron brothers are in shock as they just stare at the burning house. They swear never to tell anyone what they just did. But after ten years of secrecy, on Halloween night someone still knows their secret and is out for revenge. Please Submit no later than Jan 31st. Auditions will be held May 1st through 10th. Casanueva Films, Attn: "Night Of The Witches" Casting, 17 Jamaica Street. Bristol CT 06010. Seeking: Police Officer, Male, All Ethnicities, 30-50, Tall, strong to play officer. Raymond Cameron, Male, Caucasian, 20-30, Tall well build dirty or brown hair with brown or blue eyes. Paul Cameron, Male, Caucasian, 20-30, 24 American thin dirty blonde with blue eyes. *sexual situations. Billy Cameron, Male, Caucasian, 20-30, Tall athletic build with jet-black hair good looking, shy. Nurse # 1, Female, All Ethnicities, 20-50, to play a nurse. Jason, Male, African American, 20-30, 24 Tall athletic build. sexual situations. Mary, Female, 20-30, 23 Asian thin short hair with brown eyes. *sexual situations. Tiana, Female, 20-30, 23 African-American beauty queen tan body hazel eyes with light brown hair. *Sexual Situations. Jill, Female, Hispanic, 20-30, Jill Vasquez 23 Puerto Rican, thin with black hair brown eyes. Body to die for. Tommy Collins, Male, Caucasian, 5-7, 5 years old, black hair brown eyes cute to play a boy sleeping. April Collins, Female, Caucasian, 12-15, 13 years old, very cute, long blonde hair blue eyes. Marion Collins, Mother, Female, Caucasian, 35-40, 35 tall attractive professional with blonde hair blue eyes. Mr. Collins, Father, Male, Caucasian, 40-45, Thomas Collins, 40 handsome strong men with jet-black hair and brown eyes.
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CASTING FOR COMEDY VARIETY TV, NEW YORK
Sat, Jan. 19. 10 AM - 3 PM. Shetler Studios, 244 W. 54th St., NYC. Take elevator to 12th floor and then take stairway to Penthouse level. (Sign-up begins at 9 AM in Penthouse 4.) Laugh Riot Productions is casting a television program surrounding the creation and successful run of a comedy variety TV show. Shoots late 2008 and 2009. Paid. All talent must be 18+ years old. Seeking - Experienced male and female standup comics (from U.S. + various countries), impressionists, standard and unusual variety acts (magicians, acrobats, etc.), attractive, sexy females (model and benchwarmer types), dancers, singers. Also: Mr. Whipple type, Don Wilson heavyset announcer type, sexy female newscaster, Don Knotts nervous type, celebrity lookalikes (Bush, Hilton, Spears, Clinton, Leno, Letterman, O'Brien, etc.). Male/female bodybuilders, pro wrestler and martial artists. Studio musicians - synthesizer, keyboards, brass, reeds - sax, etc. Rhythm - guitar, Fender bass, drums. Bring two photos (headshot/full body), resume and DVD with bio and talent sample (if available). Technical crew - videographers, SPFX makeup, computer post production, lighting, sound, still photographers, choreographer, prop master, set designer, PA, costumer, director, etc. Photo, resume and demo reel are required. Submitted materials cannot be returned. Pay.
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FUGUE, SAG SHORT FILM, BROOKLYN
Director Kaz Phillips is casting for his short film "Fugue," a surreal yet achingly raw story about a woman whose childhood habit of sleepwalking suddenly reappears, creating a blur in the line between her waking and dreaming lives. As the divide between the two realities expands, her relationships, as well as her sanity begin to suffer. Cat Bird Pictures. SAG. Payment is on a lo/no/deferred basis. Brooklyn. Five-day shoot starts March 2008. Email: catbirdpictures@gmail.com. Seeking: JANE: 25-30. A recovering alcoholic with a sleepwalking problem. A beauty, though a bit damaged. KYLIE: 25-30. Jane's roommate and best friend. No nonsense, dry and sardonic but really cares for Jane. TRACEY: 25-30. Jane's ex-boyfriend. Handsome, ideally tall and lean. This character has two incarnations, one in Jane's dream reality, and one in her real reality. Dream reality Tracey is the ideal intense but passionate artsy boyfriend. Real reality Tracey is a strung out asshole, mean and bitter. Need a stark line between the two different versions. GAIL: 41-50. Jane's sponsor in AA, an older, wiser, survivor-type. She's seen her life ravaged by alcoholism and is truly invested in making sure Jane doesn't relapse. DR. HOLLOWAY: 41-50. Jane's psychiatrist. Very academic, mild mannered, hyper-intelligent but removed. HIP NEW YORKERS: 18-24. Young and beautiful for background in two dream sequences, one at a bar and one at a party. Includes light choreography-- No dance experience necessary. AA MEETING ATTENDEES: Men and women of all ages, shapes and sizes, the more interesting looking the better. Tattoos, biker-chic, piercings, super craggy faces, intense boob jobs, heroin-chic, etc.
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KATHY WICKLINE CASTING, OPEN CALL, PHILADELPHIA
Mon, Jan 21, 12pm - 4:30 pm, Kathy Wickline Casting 1080 N. Delaware Ave, Suite 700 Philadelphia, PA Contact Info Phone: 215.739.9952 Email: actors@wicklinecasting.com Time for Adults: 12:00-2:00pm; Time for Kids/Teens (8-17): 2:30-4:30pm We will provide a short script; commercial or corporate and/or you may perform a monologue, if time allows. Also, we will be happy to give you feedback and advice on your read. We regret that we cannot grant entrance to "early bird" arrivals more than 15 minutes before the beginning of Registration Day. Please note we cannot see late attendees after 5pm. No Appointment Necessary, however we do encourage you to give us your name if attending. Email: actors@wicklinecasting.com We look forward to your visit.
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CRAZY FOR YOU, AUDITIONS BY APPOINTMENT, CONNECTICUT
Auditions: January 27th @ 6:00pm; January 28th @ 7:00pm; Callbacks if necessary: Tuesday, January 29th @ 7:00 pm. Warner Main Stage (Torrington, CT) is casting for Crazy for You. Directed by Jim Smith. Musical Direction by Dan Ringuette. Choreography by Sheila Waters Fucci. Performance Dates: Saturday, May 3 @ 8pm; Sunday, May 4 @ 2pm; Friday, May 9 @ 8pm; Saturday, May 10 @ 8pm. Those auditioning should be prepared to sing from the show or in the style of the show. If not singing from the show, please bring sheet music with you. Accompaniment will be provided. Principals must be strong actors, singers and be able to move well. Please bring a headshot/snapshot (not returnable). Wear appropriate dance shoes (tap, jazz, and/or character shoes) and appropriate clothing. Please be specific as to the date you would like to schedule your appointment. AUDITIONS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. Call the Warner Theatre Audition Line - 860-489-7180 ext. 151.
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ASBURY FOREVER, NON SAG FEATURE FILM, NEW JERSEY
Seeking nonunion actors/actresses for the PG Feature Film 'Asbury Forever' **DEFERRED PAY** Roles are listed below, please read all information posted. **Submitting by postal mail in addition to email is encouraged** Low Budget Feature filming 1 day exterior shoot in January and then the filming of the entire movie will begin filming in the spring starting in late March. Pay is a deferred $100 a day. I repeat-- this is a deferred pay project - if you can not work on deferred- please do not submit. Movie 'Asbury Forever', a drama mystery, which will be released and distributed in January 2009. "Asbury Forever" will also be sent extensively throughout the entire festival circuit beginning with a submission to Sundance for January 2009. Meals, Screen Credit, coffee, etc. are provided. There are many coffee trips on this production! There is no transportation reimbursement. We are shooting DV, using 2 Panasonic DVX100B Cameras (anamorphic). This movie has NO explicit language, nudity, sexual situations or violence. SYNOPSIS: Police in Asbury Park, New Jersey investigate a local legend from 1957 amid mysterious sightings and events seemingly brought on by the controversial arrival of an industrial land developer. New Jersey and Pennsylvania residents with car that are able to drive to set are encouraged to submit. Respond to: Asbury Forever Casting, New Century Pictures, Attn: Attn: Asbury Forever, P.O. Box 370, Fanwood, NJ 07023 Email afcasting@newcenturypictures.org. SEEKING- Male: 41-50, African American. Resident Association Member #1: 40-60 yrs old. 2 scenes. Active Resident Association member who confronts Grimley and his crew. 2 scenes with 1 line. Possible 3rd scene with 1 line. Please be advised, 1 shoot in January will be a few hours outside wearing a light jacket and chaki pants. Actors will only be outside for their scene, there will be a warm holding area next to set. Rest of scenes in Spring. Some wardrobe provided. (3 scenes). Female: 31-40, White. Grimley Woman #3: 25-40 yrs old, Pamela Anderson type, Busty, Go-Go Dancer Figure only, solid, filled out figure. Incredibly hot woman with strong sex appeal, wears provocative wardrobe. The three Grimley Women are eye candy and airheaded. Most scenes are entourage scenes with bad guy Grimley and his crew. Has 1-3 lines in 4-5 different scenes which have a comedic edge to them. Also has a nonspeaking scene. Please be advised, 1 shoot in January will be a few hours outside wearing a light jacket, miniskirt and heels. Actors will only be outside for their scene, there will be a warm holding area next to set. Rest of scenes in are in Spring. All wardrobe provided. (4 scenes) Male: 41-50, White. Grimley's Crew #2: 40-55 yrs old. Ever-present member of the bad guy's entourage. Must own a black suit or black suit with subtle design okay. Mostly works as security detail. Serious and no-nonsense mannerisms. Has 1-3 lines in 3-4 scenes. As this movie is an ensemble of actors, as with all roles, these roles are very important to the success and depiction of the story. Please be advised, 1 shoot in January will be a few hours outside wearing a suit and possibly a light overcoat. Actors will only be outside for their scene, there will be a warm holding area next to set. Rest of scenes in Spring. Some wardrobe provided. (4 scenes). Male: 41-50, White. Leader Of Resident Association: 40-50 yrs old. Nemesis to the bad guy, Grimley. Leads opposition with a huge following of support. Open to various types. Character has a serious demeanor, and is determined to stop Grimley's plans in the story. Please be advised, 1 shoot in January will be a few hours outside. Actors will only be outside for their scene, there will be a warm holding area next to set. Rest of scenes in Spring. Some wardrobe provided. (4 scenes).
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PLAYWRIGHTS AND SCRIPT SUBMISSIONS, NEW YORK
Send e-mail materials to Anthony Frisina at anthony@igotdabeat.org or mail to: I Got Da Beat Productions, 32-34 32nd St., Ground Floor, Astoria, NY 11106. I Got Da Beat Productions, a New York based theatrical production company, is seeking scripts for our Playwright's Lab/Reading Series and future Main Stage Productions. We are a company focused on artistic education as well as escapism. By creating simplistic, thought-provoking experiences utilizing all facets of art, we strive to recapture the essence of art as a forum for awareness and change rather than entertainment. We are looking for raw, edgy and risk-taking scripts that head-on tackles various social and political issues. Musical and non-Musical. Comedic Preferred. All musical submissions must be no more than 4 characters and be played by a band of 2 to 3 musicians. All scripts selected will be workshopped in our reading series and will receive consideration to be produced in the future as our main-stage production. To submit, please send a hard copy or electronic file with the following information: A cover letter with information about yourself as well as your vision for the piece, where your script currently is in its development process, what suggestions you might have for the script's improvement, etc. A brief synopsis of the material. A sample text of the play (including songs for musicals). No more than 20 pages, please. All materials are non-returnable. For more information about us, please visit our website at www.igotdabeat.org.
Los Angeles Shakespeare Company is casting Othello, "one of the greatest plays ever written. It deals with racism, obsession, insanity, alcoholism, gender roles, politics and jealousy." Geoffrey Forward, artistic dir., Joel Asher, producing dir./dir. Rehearsals start Jan. 28. Performances run Mar. 7-Apr. 27 at the Globe Theatre. Seeking -- Othello: male, African-American, 25-50, tall, noble, powerful, romantic; Iago: male, Caucasian, 25-45, villain of the play, very smart, cunning, funny, "Shakespeare's most complex character"; Roderigo: male, Caucasian, 20-35, rich, foolishly in love, gullible, combat skills a plus; Cassio: male, 20-40, soldier, lover, alcoholic, combat skills required; Desdemona: female, Caucasian, 18-28, beautiful, fair complexion, strong, gentle; Emilia: female, 25-45, loyal, sarcastic, smart; Bianca: female, 18-35, sexy, dancing a plus; Clown/Servant: male or female, 18-35, character is on throughout the play, musical instrument a plus, but not required; Montano: male, 20-45, loyal, strong, was governor before Othello, combat skills required; Brabantio: male, Caucasian, 45-65, proud, wealthy, Desdemona's father; Duke of Venice: male, 30-50, successful politician; Lodovico/Senator: male, 30-50, politician; Gratiano/Senator: male, 25-40, politician; Musician/Soldier: male or female, 20-45, to play several parts, musical skills required; Soldier: male, 18-40, to play several parts, combat skills required; Messenger and Attendants: males or females, 20-45, to play several parts. Auditions will be held by appt. only at the theatre, 1909 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga. Prepare one minute from the play. To schedule an audition appt. send pix & résumés to Joel Asher Studio, 13448 Albers St., Sherman Oaks, CA 91401, or email to joelasher@aol.com. Professional pay provided. Equity 99-Seat Plan.
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MONTY PYTHON'S SPAMALOT, UNION MUSICAL, LAS VEGAS
Wynn Las Vegas Resort is casting future replacements for Monty Python's Spamalot. Todd Ellison, music dir., Merri Sugarman, casting. Performances are ongoing. SEEKING: King Arthur: late 30s-60s, King of England who sets out on a quest to form the Knights of the Roundtable and find the Holy Grail, great humor, good singer, LEAD; Sir Robin: 30s-40s, Knight of the Roundtable, ironically called "Sir Robin the Brave," though he couldn't be more cowardly, joins the Knights for the singing and dancing, sings a patter song, "You Won't Succeed on Broadway," also plays Guard #1 and Brother Maynard, a long-winded monk, supporting role; Sir Lancelot: 30s-40s, Knight of the Roundtable, fearless to a bloody fault but through a twist of fate, does discover his "softer side," must be great with character voices and accents, as he also plays The French Taunter, an arrogant, condescending, over-the-top Frenchman, the Knight of Ni, an absurd, cartoonish leader of a peculiar group of Knights, and Tim the Enchanter, a ghostly being with a Scottish accent, no solo singing, supporting role; Patsy: 30s-40s, King Arthur's horse and servant, underappreciated but always longing for King Arthur's approval, good, funny, physical mover with some tap, also plays Mayor, a jolly red-faced man who advertises the merits of his home town, and the drunken, useless Guard #2, singing required, supporting role; Sir Galahad: 30s, Knight of the Roundtable, begins as Dennis, a lower class "mud gatherer" who is knighted and transforms into the dashing Sir Galahad, also plays Prince Herbert's Father, a wealthy, brutish, Yorkshireman man at odds with his sensitive son, The Black Knight, who is always ready to duel despite multiple injuries, strong baritenor, supporting role; Sir Bedevere: 20s-40s, Knight of the Roundtable, inept scholar, also plays Dennis Galahad's Mother, a shrill peasant woman, and Concorde, Sir Lancelot's horse, no solo singing, supporting role; The Lady of the Lake: 20s-30s, any ethnicity, beautiful, diva, strong, possesses mystical powers, leading lady of the show, great singing voice essential, as she must be able to sing effortlessly in many styles and vocal registers, supporting role; Male: 20s-30s, good mover, tenor, to play the following supporting roles-Historian, a tweedy academic, Not Dead Fred, a sickly little fellow who, despite others' beliefs, claims he is "not yet dead," French Guard, the condemnatory French sidekick to the French Taunter, a Minstrel in Sir Robin's band, and Prince Herbert, the hopeful and frilly prince who loves to sing and pines for his love atop a tower. Note: All should be singers who are fantastic dancers. Equity principal and chorus singer auditions will be held Jan. 23, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (9 a.m. sign-in, 1-1:30 p.m. lunch) at Debbie Reynolds Studios 6514 Lankershim Blvd., Studio D, N. Hollywood. Street parking available. EPA rules are in effect. A monitor will be provided. Prepare a short musical theatre song, an accompanist will be provided. Bring sheet music, pix, and résumés. The ECC for dancers will be held Jan. 22. Equity Casino Contract (Casino Spamalot LV-$1,509/wk.).
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CASTING PICNIC, NON-UNION STAGE, PENNSYLVANIA
Montgomery Theater (Souderton, PA) is casting Picnic. William Inge, writer; Tom Quinn, dir. Rehearsals begin March 24; runs April 17-May 10. SEEKING: Helen Potts: mid-50s to late 60s, the neighbor, character role; Hal Carter: 20s, handsome lead with earthy good looks, cute and buff, young vagabond, free spirit, very likable, but has an element of danger; Millie Owens: girl, 16, immature, tomboyish; Bomber: 15-16, paperboy, brash, obnoxious but funny; Madge Owens: early 20s, leading lady, striking and alluring; Flo Owens: 40-something, mother of Madge and Millie, concerned; Rosemary Sydney: 40-early 50s, schoolteacher, power role; Alan Seymour: should look early 20s, leading-man type, Marge’s boyfriend; Irma Kronkite and Christine Shoenwalder: schoolteachers, Rosemary’s friends, character roles; Howard Bevans: early 40s to mid-50s, character man with some leading man qualities, Rosemary’s love interest. Equity principal auditions will be held by appt. Feb. 16, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. & Feb. 18, 6-10 p.m. at the Montgomery Theater, 124 Main St., Souderton, PA. To schedule an appt., call Tom Quinn at (215) 206-8452 or email tq@montgomerytheater.org. Equity members without appointments will be seen throughout the day as time permits. Prepare a brief dramatic monologue. Bring pix & résumés, stapled together, even if you have sent one. Six Equity contracts available. $183 min./wk. Equity SPT Contract.
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SWEENEY TODD, UNION & NON-UNION CASTING, WISCONSIN
Fri., Feb. 15, 10AM. Sign up at 9 AM, Nola Studios, 250 W. 54th St, New York. The Armory Dinner Theatre (Janesville, Wisconsin) www.janesvillearmory.com is casting "Sweeney Todd." Book by: Hugh Wheeler. Music & Lyrics by: Stephen Sondheim. Based on a version of Sweeney Todd by Christopher Bond. Jim Tropp Director. The rare instance of a musical thriller, Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler's chilling, suspenseful, heart-pounding masterpiece of murderous barber-ism and culinary crime tells the infamous tale of the unjustly exiled barber who returns to 19th century London seeking revenge against the lecherous judge who framed him and ravaged his young wife. His thirst for blood soon expands to include his unfortunate customers, and the resourceful proprietress of the pie shop downstairs soon has the people of London lining up in droves with her mysterious new meat pie recipe! Contract Dates: August 18, 2008 - October 19, 2008. Seeking: Sweeney Todd: male 30+, Baritone, any ethnicity, strong singer & actor. A murderous barber bent on revenge. Miss Lovett: female 20+, soprano/mezzo-soprano, strong actor, worn down owner of a pie shop on Fleet Street, hard-edged but with a sense a humor. Beggar Woman: female 20+, strong soprano / mezzo soprano, strong actor. Once glamorous, she's a mentally unstable homeless woman and a prostitute. The Beadle: male 20+, Tenor. Tobias: male 20+, Tenor. Judge Turpin: male 30+ Baritone. Johanna: female 18-20, soprano. Anthony Hope: male 20+ tenor. Pirelli: male 20+, tenor. All roles require strong singers with significant music skills. All performers must prepare 16 bars of a Stephen Sondheim song. A song from "Sweeney Todd" is encouraged. 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. Equity Dinner Theatre Agreement Approval Pending.
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TITANIC, NON-EQUITY AUDITIONS BY APPOINTMENT, VIRGINIA BEACH
Tues, Feb 5th, Studio: 939 8th Ave. Audition by appointment only.
Virginia Musical Theatre is casting for Titanic. For audition appointment please send resumes/headshots to brian.vmtheatre@gmail.com, or Titanic Casting, Virginia Musical Theatre, 228 N Lynnhaven Rd. #114, Virginia Beach, VA 23452. Commitment is: March 11th-30th, 2008. Non-Eq pay is $400/week. Transportation, housing and shared vehicle provided.
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SHARON PLAYHOUSE, AUDITIONS BY APPOINTMENT, CONNECTICUT
The Sharon Playhouse in Sharon, CT, will hold auditions by appointment for its 2008 season. Auditions begin the weekend of February 1st for The Full Monty, Camelot & AIDA. Check www.triarts.net for all audition dates, times, location and show descriptions/cast breakdowns/FAQ's and audition requirements/recommendations. Audition appointments can be made by emailing Audrey@triarts.net or calling the theatre office at 860-364-SHOW (7469) x 100. Summer season opens June 19.
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BROOKLYN: THE MUSICAL, UNION & NON-UNION, WISCONSIN
Sat. Feb. 16, 10 AM Sign up at 9 AM. At Nola Studios 250 W. 54th St, NYC.
The Armory Dinner Theatre (Janesville, Wisconsin) www.janesvillearmory.com is casting Brooklyn The Musical. Brooklyn, an urban fable performed by five homeless characters of various ages and ethnicities who come together and, throughout the course of the evening, reveal their inner selves. Book, Music, Lyrics by Mark Schoenfeld & Barri McPherson. Union & Non-Union actors. Contract. Dates: April 25, 2008 - June 1, 2008. All performers must prepare 16 bars of a Pop/Rock/R&B up-tempo song that will show off their range. A song from Brooklyn is encouraged. 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 for the 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. Equity Dinner Theatre Agreement Approval Pending. Seeking: Paradise: mid-20s to 40s, an African - American diva, fearless, ferocious and flamboyant, must be an amazing soul/R&B singer, very high belt to a G, majestic, yet gritty sound; Streetsinger: 30+, a spiritual African-American Man, soulful and poetic; a father -figure, excellent soul/R&B singer; Taylor Collins: 30-40, male, excellent actor, a strung-out, yet attractive poet/musician, haunted and empty, a hard road behind him, there is a true heart inside of him, strong, rough and sexy, a serious rock & roll singer, guitar-playing is a plus; Brooklyn: 20+, any ethnicity, an emerging diva, minorities strongly encouraged, has grace, beauty, innocence, and an innate sadness about her, must be a great pop/rock singer, belts to an F, must be beautiful and soulful; Faith: 20+ female, any ethnicity, Minorities strongly encouraged, must be a great high pop/rock belter, a Parisian Isadora Duncan, Strong Mover.
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NYU STUDENT SHORT FILM, NEW YORK
Casting for the New York University short film "I Can't Do Anything But Be." Duration: 3-4 days, starts late April. Shooting in NYC and Brooklyn. Non-Union. Payment is lo/no/deferred. Director: Bill Chandler. A Japanese girl, Sarah, fools around with a white American guy behind her Japanese boyfriend, Kenji, who is researching post-war Japan for his film. Kenji sees this as a remnant of post-war Japan, where many Japanese women slept with GIs. Since Sarah has big breasts, Kenji becomes haunted by them, and in order to overcome the sense of defeat, goes out with a white American girl, Amanda, who has big breasts. Finally, Kenji realizes that he is in love with Amanda, and that he overcame the sense of defeat. Apply to: Bill Chandler - tesseins@gmail.com. Seeking: Sarah: 18-24. Harajuku-type Japanese girl. She works at a Gentleman's club for Japanese businessmen in NYC. Amanda: 18-24. A girl-next-door look with big breasts. She likes Japanese foods. Partial nudity required, but we pay. Female. 18-24. A playgirl type girl. She hits on Kenji on the street.
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EXTRAS, NON-SAG FOR FEATURE FILM, NEW YORK
BILLY DOWD CASTING is seeking NON SAG EXTRAS of all types for the upcoming Columbia Pictures' film, THE TAKING OF PELHAM 123, being directed by TONY SCOTT. Filming to begin early March through June, 2008. OPEN CASTING CALL will be held at ST. COLUMBA, 343 West 25th Street (between 8th and 9th Avenues-entrance closest to 8th Ave.), NYC. Register with us Mon. OR Tues. (Jan. 28-29, 2008) anytime between 10am - 6pm. MUST be 18 years of age or older and a legal resident of The United States. Please bring recent non-returnable photograph. These are PAID positions. No phone calls please.
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CONSPIRACY AND TRUTH, CUNY STUDENT SHORT, NEW YORK
Casting for a CUNY student short film. Non-Union. Lo-No-Deferred payment. Director: Young Lee. Seeking 5 actors and 3 actresses. If you feel that you fit into any role of the character breakdowns, please reply via email with your photos and your preference for one of the characters. Proposal - MFA Thesis Work of TV & Radio Dep. Of CUNY Brooklyn College. E-mail: youngryong@hotmail.com. Working Title: Conspiracy and Truth Format: Fictional Film Resolution: HD format Aspect Ratio: 16:9 Audition Date: Jan. 26th (Saturday) Shooting Period: In Feb. 2008. Synopsis: This is a 30 minute fictional film about the conspiratorial politics. The protagonist, a video artist, happens to get involved with the political conspiracy of American Government, which leads to war with North Korea. The conflict between his personal conscience and his fear of the power extends the drama of this film and finally he challenges for disclosing the truth. Seeking: Male - 51-60 - Asian. Limousine Driver. Female - 25-30 - Asian. Yeonju who is a Chinese Korean woman. Intelligent and calm. Male - 31-40 - White. [Others like this] CIA agent. Male - 31-40 - White. Harry who is chubby, liberal and short-tempered. Harry's character is similar with John Goodman in the movie, Big Lebowski. Either gender - 31-40 - White. Dude who is Warm-hearted, capricious, and lazy. Female - 31-40 - Any Ethnicity. TV news anchor. Either gender - 31-40 - Any Ethnicity. Reporter. Female - Any - Any Ethnicity. Suhee who is a Chinese Korean woman. Bright character.
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SEEKING SAG EXTRAS FOR, REUNION, NEW YORK/NEW JERSEY
Independent Film looking for SAG background shooting in NY/NJ. All ages 18-65, all ethnicities. Casting Director: Jen Halpern. SAG (Eligible), SAG (Financial Core). Compensation: SAG scale. Shooting in New York City. PO Box 1061 NYC, NY 10028.
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LYSISTRATA - OPEN AUDITIONS, BROOKLYN
Sat, Feb. 2, 1 PM - 5 PM, The Gallery Players, 199 14th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215. Sign up begins at 12:30 pm. Open auditions are being held for Lysistrata: A Woman's Translation by Aristophanes. The Gallery Players (Brooklyn, NY). Equity Basic Showcase. Producer: Jen Rogers. Associate Producer: Angela Astle. Artistic Director: Heather Siobhan Curran. Translated by Drue Robinson. Director: Alexa Polmer. Rehearsals take place evenings/weekends Feb. 16 - March 14, 2008. Performances: March 15 - 30, 2008, Thursday thru Sunday. Prepare a two minute contemporary or classic comedic monologue. You may asked to perform a short side from the show. Bring picture and resume, stapled together. The script is available for perusal at www.playscripts.com. Callbacks: February 5, starting at 7pm. All actors should have a willingness to work as an ensemble. For the choruses we are looking for physical actors who are excited about working with masks. Seeking: Lysistrata: Female, principal. Late 20s-early 30s. An Athenian woman who is sick and tired of war and the treatment of women in Athens. She gathers the women of Sparta and Athens together to solve these social ills and finds success and power in her quest. Leader of Women's Chorus: Female, principal. 50+. Leads a successful seizure of the Acropolis and outwits the men in every possible way. Leader of Men's Chorus: Male, principal. 50+. A stubborn and rather grouchy fellow. Leads the Chorus of Men around Athens. Calonice: Female, principal. Late 20s-early 30's. The next-door neighbor of Lysistrata and is the first to show up at Lysistrata's meeting of women. She embraces her feminine side and is delighted that Lysistrata's scheme for peace involves garments like negligees. Myrrhine: Female, principal. Late 20s-early 30s. A friend of Calonice and Lysistrata from a neighboring region of Athens. Myrrhine seduces her husband, Cinesias, but she refuses sex with him just at the last minute. Magistrate: Male. 30s-40s. The Magistrate is apparently the head of security and law in Athens, but is completely overwhelmed by the women and misses their logic. This actor will play multiple roles. Cinesias: Male. Early 30s. The overgrown, sexually frustrated frat boy that Myrrhine calls her husband. He is the first man to be affected by the sex strike and comes to the Acropolis, fully enflamed. This actor will play multiple roles. Men's Chorus: 3 males, all ages. The chorus is made up of three men who teeter around Athens attempting to keep the women in line. Although, unsuccessful in their civic duties, the Chorus are pros at misogynistic rhyme and are a generally comedic element of the play. These actors will play multiple roles. Chorus of Women: 3 females, all Ages. The Chorus of Women, made up of three, seizes and then protects the Acropolis from the Chorus of Men. The Chorus of Women, although frail, fights to the last with the men and finds victory in the end. These actors will play multiple roles. *All auditions, rehearsals, and performances take place at The Gallery Players, 199 14th St. Brooklyn, NY 11215 between 4th and 5th Aves. Take the R train to 9th St. in Brooklyn or the F train to 4th Ave. in Brooklyn. The R can be accessed easily at the Pacific/Atlantic station in Brooklyn, which is served by the 2,3,4,5,N,B,D and Q trains from Manhattan.
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DANCERS WANTED FOR MUSICAL, NEW YORK
Audition is by appointment: Tuesday, January 22nd, 10am. Preferably email pictures, resume, and reels/links (if available) to: me@JoiLynn.com with "Lovin U" in the subject line. If not, please call 646-334-1304.
Looking for Dancers for the new musical Lovin' U conceived by Van Dirk Fisher (The Riant Theatre) and choreographed by JoiLynn. Seeking diverse dancers proficient in Hip Hop, Street Jazz, Modern, Ballet, and Jazz dance. Partnering experience is a plus. Looking for high energy, versatility and stamina as the entire show is based on dance. Please come prepared to learn choreography and freestyle. There are 2 male leads, 1 female lead and company dancers. Especially seeking: Males - Model, P-Diddy, Entertainment/Fashion Industry types and Females - Beyonce, Entertainment/Fashion Industry Types. Rehearsals Begin Immediately. Performances will be in Mid/late February. Compensation is commission based on ticket sales. Non-Union. To hear the soundtrack and to read the storyline go to www.myspace.com/toejambeats419 or www.myspace.com/the1toknownow.
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THEATREWORKS CASTING FOR MOONLIGHT & MAGNOLIAS, CONNECTICUT
Mon. Feb. 4 & Tues. Feb. 5, 2008, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. TheatreWorks, 5 Brookside Avenue, just off Route 202 (next to the CVS), in New Milford, Conn. The call is seeking a cast aged between 30 and 55.
TheatreWorks New Milford, Conn., is seeking three men and one woman for its upcoming production of the funny and fast-paced comedy, MOONLIGHT AND MAGNOLIAS, by Ron Hutchinson. Movie producer David O. Selznick has just shut down production on the troubled set of his film "Gone With The Wind" and locked himself in his office with screenwriter Ben Hecht and director Victor Fleming to rewrite the script because shooting begins in a week and no script exists. This hilarious and fascinating behind-the-scenes story of cinematic history comes to life as the three creative forces clash and compromise for five days straight, wrestling over every detail, from the shape of the plantation pillars to Rhett Butler's famous final words to Scarlett O'Hara. MOONLIGHT AND MAGNOLIAS is under the direction of Sonnie Osborne of New Milford. All roles are available and both professionals and amateurs are welcome. The audition will consist of readings from the script. No appointments are necessary. TheatreWorks offers a stipend to all performers, technicians, and directors. For character breakdowns and directions visit: www.theatreworks.us. Rehearsals begin in late February (usually Monday through Thursday evenings) with performances running from April 18 through May 10 on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sunday, May 4. TheatreWorks is an award-winning, non-Equity theatre company located on 5 Brookside Avenue, just off Route 202 (next to the CVS), in New Milford, Conn.
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NIGHT OF THE WITCHES, FEATURE FILM, CONNECTICUT
Casting for the non-SAG feature film NIGHT OF THE WITCHES. $100-$150 Day. Synopsis: It's OCTOBER 31st and Waterfield's most notorious adolescents (THE CAMERON BROTHER'S) are out with their usual HALLOWEEN pranks. This time is personal, when little 13-year-old April Collins (a teen witch) embarrasses Raymond Cameron in class he sets out for his ultimate prank. After failing to get April to come out of her house to tag her with paint balls. He throws in an M80 firework into the living room causing a small fire to a window curtain. After several attempts to put out the fire herself, April remembers she is baby-sitting her little brother who is sound asleep upstairs. She makes a retreat for the stairs when they give way and collapse as she's mid-way through. The Cameron brothers are in shock as they just stare at the burning house. They swear never to tell anyone what they just did. But after ten years of secrecy, on Halloween night someone still knows their secret and is out for revenge. Please Submit no later than Jan 31st. Auditions will be held May 1st through 10th. Casanueva Films, Attn: "Night Of The Witches" Casting, 17 Jamaica Street. Bristol CT 06010. Seeking: Police Officer, Male, All Ethnicities, 30-50, Tall, strong to play officer. Raymond Cameron, Male, Caucasian, 20-30, Tall well build dirty or brown hair with brown or blue eyes. Paul Cameron, Male, Caucasian, 20-30, 24 American thin dirty blonde with blue eyes. *sexual situations. Billy Cameron, Male, Caucasian, 20-30, Tall athletic build with jet-black hair good looking, shy. Nurse # 1, Female, All Ethnicities, 20-50, to play a nurse. Jason, Male, African American, 20-30, 24 Tall athletic build. sexual situations. Mary, Female, 20-30, 23 Asian thin short hair with brown eyes. *sexual situations. Tiana, Female, 20-30, 23 African-American beauty queen tan body hazel eyes with light brown hair. *Sexual Situations. Jill, Female, Hispanic, 20-30, Jill Vasquez 23 Puerto Rican, thin with black hair brown eyes. Body to die for. Tommy Collins, Male, Caucasian, 5-7, 5 years old, black hair brown eyes cute to play a boy sleeping. April Collins, Female, Caucasian, 12-15, 13 years old, very cute, long blonde hair blue eyes. Marion Collins, Mother, Female, Caucasian, 35-40, 35 tall attractive professional with blonde hair blue eyes. Mr. Collins, Father, Male, Caucasian, 40-45, Thomas Collins, 40 handsome strong men with jet-black hair and brown eyes.
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CASTING FOR COMEDY VARIETY TV, NEW YORK
Sat, Jan. 19. 10 AM - 3 PM. Shetler Studios, 244 W. 54th St., NYC. Take elevator to 12th floor and then take stairway to Penthouse level. (Sign-up begins at 9 AM in Penthouse 4.) Laugh Riot Productions is casting a television program surrounding the creation and successful run of a comedy variety TV show. Shoots late 2008 and 2009. Paid. All talent must be 18+ years old. Seeking - Experienced male and female standup comics (from U.S. + various countries), impressionists, standard and unusual variety acts (magicians, acrobats, etc.), attractive, sexy females (model and benchwarmer types), dancers, singers. Also: Mr. Whipple type, Don Wilson heavyset announcer type, sexy female newscaster, Don Knotts nervous type, celebrity lookalikes (Bush, Hilton, Spears, Clinton, Leno, Letterman, O'Brien, etc.). Male/female bodybuilders, pro wrestler and martial artists. Studio musicians - synthesizer, keyboards, brass, reeds - sax, etc. Rhythm - guitar, Fender bass, drums. Bring two photos (headshot/full body), resume and DVD with bio and talent sample (if available). Technical crew - videographers, SPFX makeup, computer post production, lighting, sound, still photographers, choreographer, prop master, set designer, PA, costumer, director, etc. Photo, resume and demo reel are required. Submitted materials cannot be returned. Pay.
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FUGUE, SAG SHORT FILM, BROOKLYN
Director Kaz Phillips is casting for his short film "Fugue," a surreal yet achingly raw story about a woman whose childhood habit of sleepwalking suddenly reappears, creating a blur in the line between her waking and dreaming lives. As the divide between the two realities expands, her relationships, as well as her sanity begin to suffer. Cat Bird Pictures. SAG. Payment is on a lo/no/deferred basis. Brooklyn. Five-day shoot starts March 2008. Email: catbirdpictures@gmail.com. Seeking: JANE: 25-30. A recovering alcoholic with a sleepwalking problem. A beauty, though a bit damaged. KYLIE: 25-30. Jane's roommate and best friend. No nonsense, dry and sardonic but really cares for Jane. TRACEY: 25-30. Jane's ex-boyfriend. Handsome, ideally tall and lean. This character has two incarnations, one in Jane's dream reality, and one in her real reality. Dream reality Tracey is the ideal intense but passionate artsy boyfriend. Real reality Tracey is a strung out asshole, mean and bitter. Need a stark line between the two different versions. GAIL: 41-50. Jane's sponsor in AA, an older, wiser, survivor-type. She's seen her life ravaged by alcoholism and is truly invested in making sure Jane doesn't relapse. DR. HOLLOWAY: 41-50. Jane's psychiatrist. Very academic, mild mannered, hyper-intelligent but removed. HIP NEW YORKERS: 18-24. Young and beautiful for background in two dream sequences, one at a bar and one at a party. Includes light choreography-- No dance experience necessary. AA MEETING ATTENDEES: Men and women of all ages, shapes and sizes, the more interesting looking the better. Tattoos, biker-chic, piercings, super craggy faces, intense boob jobs, heroin-chic, etc.
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KATHY WICKLINE CASTING, OPEN CALL, PHILADELPHIA
Mon, Jan 21, 12pm - 4:30 pm, Kathy Wickline Casting 1080 N. Delaware Ave, Suite 700 Philadelphia, PA Contact Info Phone: 215.739.9952 Email: actors@wicklinecasting.com Time for Adults: 12:00-2:00pm; Time for Kids/Teens (8-17): 2:30-4:30pm We will provide a short script; commercial or corporate and/or you may perform a monologue, if time allows. Also, we will be happy to give you feedback and advice on your read. We regret that we cannot grant entrance to "early bird" arrivals more than 15 minutes before the beginning of Registration Day. Please note we cannot see late attendees after 5pm. No Appointment Necessary, however we do encourage you to give us your name if attending. Email: actors@wicklinecasting.com We look forward to your visit.
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CRAZY FOR YOU, AUDITIONS BY APPOINTMENT, CONNECTICUT
Auditions: January 27th @ 6:00pm; January 28th @ 7:00pm; Callbacks if necessary: Tuesday, January 29th @ 7:00 pm. Warner Main Stage (Torrington, CT) is casting for Crazy for You. Directed by Jim Smith. Musical Direction by Dan Ringuette. Choreography by Sheila Waters Fucci. Performance Dates: Saturday, May 3 @ 8pm; Sunday, May 4 @ 2pm; Friday, May 9 @ 8pm; Saturday, May 10 @ 8pm. Those auditioning should be prepared to sing from the show or in the style of the show. If not singing from the show, please bring sheet music with you. Accompaniment will be provided. Principals must be strong actors, singers and be able to move well. Please bring a headshot/snapshot (not returnable). Wear appropriate dance shoes (tap, jazz, and/or character shoes) and appropriate clothing. Please be specific as to the date you would like to schedule your appointment. AUDITIONS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. Call the Warner Theatre Audition Line - 860-489-7180 ext. 151.
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ASBURY FOREVER, NON SAG FEATURE FILM, NEW JERSEY
Seeking nonunion actors/actresses for the PG Feature Film 'Asbury Forever' **DEFERRED PAY** Roles are listed below, please read all information posted. **Submitting by postal mail in addition to email is encouraged** Low Budget Feature filming 1 day exterior shoot in January and then the filming of the entire movie will begin filming in the spring starting in late March. Pay is a deferred $100 a day. I repeat-- this is a deferred pay project - if you can not work on deferred- please do not submit. Movie 'Asbury Forever', a drama mystery, which will be released and distributed in January 2009. "Asbury Forever" will also be sent extensively throughout the entire festival circuit beginning with a submission to Sundance for January 2009. Meals, Screen Credit, coffee, etc. are provided. There are many coffee trips on this production! There is no transportation reimbursement. We are shooting DV, using 2 Panasonic DVX100B Cameras (anamorphic). This movie has NO explicit language, nudity, sexual situations or violence. SYNOPSIS: Police in Asbury Park, New Jersey investigate a local legend from 1957 amid mysterious sightings and events seemingly brought on by the controversial arrival of an industrial land developer. New Jersey and Pennsylvania residents with car that are able to drive to set are encouraged to submit. Respond to: Asbury Forever Casting, New Century Pictures, Attn: Attn: Asbury Forever, P.O. Box 370, Fanwood, NJ 07023 Email afcasting@newcenturypictures.org. SEEKING- Male: 41-50, African American. Resident Association Member #1: 40-60 yrs old. 2 scenes. Active Resident Association member who confronts Grimley and his crew. 2 scenes with 1 line. Possible 3rd scene with 1 line. Please be advised, 1 shoot in January will be a few hours outside wearing a light jacket and chaki pants. Actors will only be outside for their scene, there will be a warm holding area next to set. Rest of scenes in Spring. Some wardrobe provided. (3 scenes). Female: 31-40, White. Grimley Woman #3: 25-40 yrs old, Pamela Anderson type, Busty, Go-Go Dancer Figure only, solid, filled out figure. Incredibly hot woman with strong sex appeal, wears provocative wardrobe. The three Grimley Women are eye candy and airheaded. Most scenes are entourage scenes with bad guy Grimley and his crew. Has 1-3 lines in 4-5 different scenes which have a comedic edge to them. Also has a nonspeaking scene. Please be advised, 1 shoot in January will be a few hours outside wearing a light jacket, miniskirt and heels. Actors will only be outside for their scene, there will be a warm holding area next to set. Rest of scenes in are in Spring. All wardrobe provided. (4 scenes) Male: 41-50, White. Grimley's Crew #2: 40-55 yrs old. Ever-present member of the bad guy's entourage. Must own a black suit or black suit with subtle design okay. Mostly works as security detail. Serious and no-nonsense mannerisms. Has 1-3 lines in 3-4 scenes. As this movie is an ensemble of actors, as with all roles, these roles are very important to the success and depiction of the story. Please be advised, 1 shoot in January will be a few hours outside wearing a suit and possibly a light overcoat. Actors will only be outside for their scene, there will be a warm holding area next to set. Rest of scenes in Spring. Some wardrobe provided. (4 scenes). Male: 41-50, White. Leader Of Resident Association: 40-50 yrs old. Nemesis to the bad guy, Grimley. Leads opposition with a huge following of support. Open to various types. Character has a serious demeanor, and is determined to stop Grimley's plans in the story. Please be advised, 1 shoot in January will be a few hours outside. Actors will only be outside for their scene, there will be a warm holding area next to set. Rest of scenes in Spring. Some wardrobe provided. (4 scenes).
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PLAYWRIGHTS AND SCRIPT SUBMISSIONS, NEW YORK
Send e-mail materials to Anthony Frisina at anthony@igotdabeat.org or mail to: I Got Da Beat Productions, 32-34 32nd St., Ground Floor, Astoria, NY 11106. I Got Da Beat Productions, a New York based theatrical production company, is seeking scripts for our Playwright's Lab/Reading Series and future Main Stage Productions. We are a company focused on artistic education as well as escapism. By creating simplistic, thought-provoking experiences utilizing all facets of art, we strive to recapture the essence of art as a forum for awareness and change rather than entertainment. We are looking for raw, edgy and risk-taking scripts that head-on tackles various social and political issues. Musical and non-Musical. Comedic Preferred. All musical submissions must be no more than 4 characters and be played by a band of 2 to 3 musicians. All scripts selected will be workshopped in our reading series and will receive consideration to be produced in the future as our main-stage production. To submit, please send a hard copy or electronic file with the following information: A cover letter with information about yourself as well as your vision for the piece, where your script currently is in its development process, what suggestions you might have for the script's improvement, etc. A brief synopsis of the material. A sample text of the play (including songs for musicals). No more than 20 pages, please. All materials are non-returnable. For more information about us, please visit our website at www.igotdabeat.org.
Friday, January 04, 2008
Alameda Writers Group, CES Digital Hollywood, Golden Globe Awards, MacWorld Conference, Sundance Film Festival, NAMM Show, 14th Annual SAG Awards, MIDEM '08, are Selected Highlights For January's Media and Entertainment Industry Career Networking Events
Flickerfest, an Academy® accredited international short film festival, this year will highlight award winning iconic television commercials, when it runs this year through January 13 at Bondi Beach. At an upcoming Alameda Writers Group panel in Glendale, Jim Cirile, founder of the professional coverage service, Coverage Ink; Derek Dressler and Eva Kilgore, both readers for the agency, ICM; Nick Randall, script reader for Gold Circle, discuss what they as readers are looking for in scripts. To start the new year, One Mic Nite finds a new venue in the East Village (switching from the West Village), but the format remains the same making it one of the more inclusive open mic talent showcases that opens with musical performance by Maritri Garrett and then opens up to all performing artists. Out of several slated keynotes slated for the International CES Digital Hollywood and Game Power, starting with a pre-show on January 6 in Las Vegas, studio digital media executives focus on how technology advances impact the strategic decisions made by studios. The Eighth Annual IAJE Gala, held within the larger International Association of Jazz Education Conference, running January 9-12, will be hosted by Nancy Wilson this year with proceeds to benefit the IAJE Campaign For Jazz.
Istanbul Museum of Modern Art is presenting a retrospective of experimental cinema curated by TIE Director, Christopher, January 10-13, and will include works from Albert Sackl, Peter Kubelka, Stan Brakhage just to name a few. The Chicago-based Central City Productions, Inc. (CCP) produces the Stellar Gospel Music Awards that recognizes and honors African American Gospel artists, and holds a presentation this year on January 12 in Nashville. The 65th Annual Golden Globe Awards, administered by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association to recognize achievements in motion pictures and television, takes place in Los Angeles January 13 with a live telecast airing on NBC at 8 pm (EST). The MacWorld Conference and Expo kicks on on January 14 for a five day run, and aside from the Steve Jobs keynote provides participants with Hands-on computer training on key applications and tools. Slamdance Film Festival, a festival "by filmmakers for filmmakers" that showcases undistributed films by emerging filmmakers, opens January 17-25 in Park City. The Sundance Film Festival, originated in 1981 by actor Robert Redford from out of a discussion to discover new ways to enhance the artistic vitality of the American film, is set to run this year from January 17-27 in Park City. The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Show opens its show in Anaheim, January 17-20, bringing together all facets of the music products industry to reveal new musical instruments/products and ideas to help music products retailers and manufacturers become more successful.
The Second Annual Future TV Show North America, a platform for broadcasters and network operators to meet production companies and channels and discuss the exciting world of media convergence, opens January 22 for a two day run in New York. For its award ceremony on January 26 in Hollywood, the American Society of Cinematographers (ASC) has dedicated the 2008 Heritage Award competition for film school seniors and recent graduates in the United States to the memory of Laszlo Kovacs, ASC who died on July 22. The 14th Annual SAG Awards happening January 27 in Los Angeles, will have live coverage on TNT and TBS networks at 8 pm ET/PT, 7 pm CT and 6 pm MT. Music industry extravaganza, MIDEM '08, will be at its customary venue in Cannes and this year features a China-focused Opening Night Party and regular favourite, the British at MIDEM night. This years gathering of Blues acts in Memphis from January 31 to February 2 represents an international search by The Blues Foundation and its Affiliated Organizations for the Blues Band and Solo/Duo Blues Act ready to take their act to the international stage as competing musicians from around the world perform in 18 venues along Beale Street. Florida ART Film Fest is now accepting submissions for approaching film festival. Contact them for more info on submissions (floridaartfilmfest@yahoo.com - www.acrosstown.org/filmfestival.htm).
The above events are only a sampling of what is listed. Most 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 also available at most popular video sites around the Web like MySpace, YouTube, Bit Torrent, as well as on The Actor's Checklist at http://actorschecklist.com/loudblog/ a great place to get your iPhone, ipod or Apple TV download from. This month on video you will see trailers and video clips of Singapore based film Director Alka C. Mehta (http://tw.youtube.com/alkaCM) making a return to the news summary with "Never Been Touched," a film making several stops on the international festival circuit, coming on the heels of her debut at last year's Cannes with God's Own Devil; underlabstudios' (www.underlabstudios.com) production of a Florida music video production: RENDA WRITER - Shooting Star, with lyrics/vocals by Renda Writer (www.rendathepoet.com) and edgy music video "Slow Down" from Pilot Rai (www.myspace.com/pilotraimusic) Featuring The 7th Direction; "Girl Robot," a made for the web musical directed by Ricky Marson, and in the process of being written with a new song released every month (www.youtube.com/GirlRobotTV). The Actor's Checklist now lets you check the latest musical artists song releases on Apple's iTunes, updated on an hourly basis, at: http://www.actorschecklist.com/resources/itunes.php
Monday, December 03, 2007
Digital Video Expo West, Barbados Film Market, Web Video Summit 2007, Jingle Mingle, Actors' Fund of America Benefit, 12th Annual Satellite Awards
In Beverly Hills on December 4, TelevisionWeek's Annual Syndication Roundtable features top executives from the syndication marketplace in an important panel discussion on the state of the business. Special guests are Dr. Phil McGraw and his son, Jay, executive producers of "The Doctors". Digital Video Expo West and DV Film Fest runs from December 4-6 in Los Angeles, and offers a line-up of educational forums, including Apple and Avid certification training, sessions covering digital video technology from A to Z, and specialized tracks featuring industry hot topics. Venture Summit West is a two-day gathering that highlights the significant economic, political and technology trends impacting the global growth investor, all happening in Half Moon Bay. The Summit gets underway with a Pre-Event Party in The Observatory on December 5. The Barbados Film Market - Film Finance Conference is organized by the Barbados International Film Festival (BIFF), with goals to set and maintain the lead as a major showcase for the exhibition of Latin America, Caribbean and Worldwide independent cinema.
The Department of Media Studies and Film of the New School in New York presents the 11th annual graduate student showcase this December 7. "Mixed Messages", an evening of student works selected by a panel of jurors, and emphasizing the Media Studies program's commitment to theory and practice encompassing all types of media. Reception follows. Boyle Heights Latina Independent Film Extravaganza is a Los Angeles event from December 7-9, featuring the creative work of Latina film directors from all across the country showing their creative work in front and behind the lens. Web Video Summit 2007 happening in New York, December 10-11, brings together the new pioneers of an expanding industry, discussing and demonstrating what you need to know about producing Internet video. David Poltrack of CBS Television and Garrick Utley of The Levin Institute preside over "FutureThink: The Media & Entertainment Industry 2008 and Beyond," taking place in New York on December 11. Women In Film and Television hold their Sixth Annual Jingle Mingle, with holiday networking and fun for Central Florida's media and entertainment professionals, December 12 in Maitland.
The Actors' Fund of America presents a December 13 gala benefit auction in New York, "Defining Elegance," showcasing glamorous evening gowns designed by award-winning costume designers using Brunschwig & Fis fabrics, all to benefit The Actors Fund. The International Press Academy puts on their annual event, the 12th Annual Satellite Awards, December 16 in Beverly Hills, and Academy Award winning actress Kathy Bates will be recognized for her 35-year career in entertainment with the Mary Pickford Award. Aspen Film Academy Award Screenings offers a sneak peek at some of the films everyone will be talking about come the Academy Awards® when it runs December 21 through January 2 in Aspen. At a New Year's Eve Holiday Bash in Port St. Lucie, aside from traditional holiday party festivities of champagne, hors'dourves, and party hats, there will be an announcement of filmmakers chosen to be a part of the Treasure Coast International Film Festival opening February 1-3 in 2008. Florida ART Film Fest is now accepting submissions for approaching film festival. Contact them for more info on submissions (floridaartfilmfest@yahoo.com - www.acrosstown.org/filmfestival.htm).
The above events are only a sampling of what is listed. Most 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 also available at most popular video sites around the Web like MySpace, YouTube, Bit Torrent, as well as on The Actor's Checklist at http://actorschecklist.com/loudblog/ a great place to get your iPhone, ipod or Apple TV download from. This month on video you will see trailers and video clips of Lando Van Herzog: Music and Muscle... The Voice and The Violin, making his return appearance to our video report with the Cologne Cathedral Boys' Choir (www.lando-van-herzog.com); World Wide Cinema and Vince Bosco present new French film and Cannes candidate "LYA" (www.myspace.com/lyalefilm) featuring music from new comers to the Electro scene, Starshiphustlers; Chris Mitchell's DVD bound comedy "Life's A Joke," the story of a man who's not getting any… jokes, or the other thing (www.myspace.com/lifesajokemovie); the music video by Michael Sweet, and the film trailer for holiday release "Noëlle" about a business minded Catholic priest who arrives in a tiny fishing village the week before Christmas to shut down a dying parish (www.entertainmentrevolution.com), opening December 7 at a movie theater near you. The Actor's Checklist now lets you check the latest musical artists song releases on Apple's iTunes, updated on an hourly basis, at: http://www.actorschecklist.com/resources/itunes.php.
The Department of Media Studies and Film of the New School in New York presents the 11th annual graduate student showcase this December 7. "Mixed Messages", an evening of student works selected by a panel of jurors, and emphasizing the Media Studies program's commitment to theory and practice encompassing all types of media. Reception follows. Boyle Heights Latina Independent Film Extravaganza is a Los Angeles event from December 7-9, featuring the creative work of Latina film directors from all across the country showing their creative work in front and behind the lens. Web Video Summit 2007 happening in New York, December 10-11, brings together the new pioneers of an expanding industry, discussing and demonstrating what you need to know about producing Internet video. David Poltrack of CBS Television and Garrick Utley of The Levin Institute preside over "FutureThink: The Media & Entertainment Industry 2008 and Beyond," taking place in New York on December 11. Women In Film and Television hold their Sixth Annual Jingle Mingle, with holiday networking and fun for Central Florida's media and entertainment professionals, December 12 in Maitland.
The Actors' Fund of America presents a December 13 gala benefit auction in New York, "Defining Elegance," showcasing glamorous evening gowns designed by award-winning costume designers using Brunschwig & Fis fabrics, all to benefit The Actors Fund. The International Press Academy puts on their annual event, the 12th Annual Satellite Awards, December 16 in Beverly Hills, and Academy Award winning actress Kathy Bates will be recognized for her 35-year career in entertainment with the Mary Pickford Award. Aspen Film Academy Award Screenings offers a sneak peek at some of the films everyone will be talking about come the Academy Awards® when it runs December 21 through January 2 in Aspen. At a New Year's Eve Holiday Bash in Port St. Lucie, aside from traditional holiday party festivities of champagne, hors'dourves, and party hats, there will be an announcement of filmmakers chosen to be a part of the Treasure Coast International Film Festival opening February 1-3 in 2008. Florida ART Film Fest is now accepting submissions for approaching film festival. Contact them for more info on submissions (floridaartfilmfest@yahoo.com - www.acrosstown.org/filmfestival.htm).
The above events are only a sampling of what is listed. Most 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 also available at most popular video sites around the Web like MySpace, YouTube, Bit Torrent, as well as on The Actor's Checklist at http://actorschecklist.com/loudblog/ a great place to get your iPhone, ipod or Apple TV download from. This month on video you will see trailers and video clips of Lando Van Herzog: Music and Muscle... The Voice and The Violin, making his return appearance to our video report with the Cologne Cathedral Boys' Choir (www.lando-van-herzog.com); World Wide Cinema and Vince Bosco present new French film and Cannes candidate "LYA" (www.myspace.com/lyalefilm) featuring music from new comers to the Electro scene, Starshiphustlers; Chris Mitchell's DVD bound comedy "Life's A Joke," the story of a man who's not getting any… jokes, or the other thing (www.myspace.com/lifesajokemovie); the music video by Michael Sweet, and the film trailer for holiday release "Noëlle" about a business minded Catholic priest who arrives in a tiny fishing village the week before Christmas to shut down a dying parish (www.entertainmentrevolution.com), opening December 7 at a movie theater near you. The Actor's Checklist now lets you check the latest musical artists song releases on Apple's iTunes, updated on an hourly basis, at: http://www.actorschecklist.com/resources/itunes.php.
Monday, November 26, 2007
Casting News Hot Off The Wire!
EUPHORIC TENDENCIES, EROTIC ROMANTIC COMEDY, NEW YORK
The Actors Repertory Theatre is casting for the world premiere of the new erotic romantic comedy, Euphoric Tendencies, by Tanya Marten. The show will run March 6-22, 2008 in NYC, with rehearsals throughout February. We are seeking 8 women, age 20s-40s; and 3 men, age 30s-40s. Auditions will be held 12-8-07 and 12-9-07. For additional information and complete character breakdowns, please visit our website at http://www.actors-rep.org Euphoric Tendencies, while a romantic comedy, deals with adult themes. Auditioning actors must be comfortable with reading roles that deal with sexuality and BDSM. Some roles may require partial nudity. Please submit headshot and resume to: ART Casting P.O. Box 3300 New York, NY 10163. Or casting@actors-rep.org Start Date: 03/06/2008 Location: New York. Seeking: BETH MOSS (25-32 Female Any Ethnicity) Attractive but frustrated writer who works at a bookstore. This character journeys from mildly naive or innocent, to a strong, independent and free-spirited risk-taking woman. The actor playing this role needs to be comfortable with spanking, bi-sexuality, sexual situations and partial nudity. KAT (23-35 Female Any Ethnicity) Tattooed, pierced artist, who supports her art with a coffee shop job. Beth's close friend. ALEX SHERIDAN (35-45 Male Any Ethnicity) British. Publisher and owner of Sheridan Press. Jake's best friend (and a sometime lover of Mina's) is witty, very charming, and sophisticated. RACHEL (23-33 Female Any Ethnicity) A frustrated young character actress who works in the bookstore and is Beth's friend - comedic role. ERIKA (26-33 Female Any Ethnicity). Editor at Sheridan Press; fan of Beth's book; lesbian or bi-sexual. PAMELA NORWOOD (32-42 Female Any Ethnicity). Alex's assistant. Intelligent, organized and sophisticated. AURORA (40-50 Female Any Ethnicity) Lesbian bookstore owner, mother earth/goddess/hippie type. SAM (36-46 Female Any Ethnicity) Aurora's life partner; the more practical quiet of the two bookstore owners. ANGIE (23-31 Female Any Ethnicity). Beth's first roommate; self absorbed, loud, flaky.
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ARTSPOWER '08 - OPEN AUDITIONS FOR MUSICALS, NEW YORK
Tues. Dec. 4. & Wed. Dec. 5. Lunch from 1 - 1:30 PM. At Nola Studios, 250 54th Street, 11th Floor, NYC. Open auditions are being held for actors who sing for the Artspower '08 Touring Season. Auditions are for musicals only. ArtsPower National Touring Theatre. Equity TYA weekly - Tier II Contract. $460/week minimum (Actor/ASM), plus per diem when touring. Artistic Director: Greg Gunning. Prepare a brief song. Standard musical theatre preferred, no Pop / Rock. Bring sheet music in correct key. Accompanist will be provided. Sides from the plays will also be provided at the audition. Bring 4 sets of picture and resume, each stapled together for multiple directors. Equity Principal procedures are not in effect. Equity monitor not provided. Producer runs all aspects of the audition. Seeking singing actors at this call for the 2008 Winter/Spring season tours. Actors will also be signed on as Assistant Stage Managers. ASM duties include: Loading the set in and out of the van, as well as minor set moves on stage during the show. LAURA INGALLS WILDER: Growing Up On the Prairie 1st rehearsal: March 17, 2008. Tours until June 15, 2008. Seeking: Laura: 20s, but can look younger (early teens), energetic, a tomboy, loving, acts as our narrator, loves adventure and life out on the American frontier of the late 19th Century, mix/belt voice with some legit. Pa: Late 20s-30s, Laura's young father, robust, loving, big-hearted, loves to tease Laura, a pioneer, Laura's hero. Lyric baritone. Mary: 20s but can look younger (late teens), Laura's older sister, sweet, intelligent, loving, goes blind due to illness, courageous but doesn't think she is, legit voice with mix. Ma: Late 20s-30s, Laura's mother, warm, intelligent, strong, loving, mix voice. FISH FACE - from The Kids of Polk Street School Series by Patricia Riley Giff. 1st rehearsal: January 8, 2008. Tours until June 8, 2008. Seeking: Emily: Female, 20s but can look younger (early teens), a student at Polk Street School, energetic, young, well-intentioned, bit of a tom-boy, her high energy can sometimes get in the way of her focusing on her studies, resolves to try to do better, mix/legit. Dawn: Female, 20s but can look younger (early teens), the new kid at Polk Street School, a bit stuck up and snobby, takes pride in being well-dressed, wants to have friends but her ego can get in the way, mix/legit. Richard Best ("Beast"): Male, 20s but can look younger (early teens), a student at Polk Street School, Emily's friend, highly energetic, fun-loving, mischievous, funny, good-natured, very likeable, needs to work harder at his studies but well-intentioned, lyric baritone. Mrs. Rooney / Mrs. Miller: Female, 30s, doubles as two teachers at Polk Street School. Mrs. Rooney is warm, wise, cheerful, enthusiastic, and understanding. Mrs. Miller is stern, strict, severe, no-nonsense, but under it all - she cares about her students, mix/legit. HARRY, THE DIRTY DOG. 1st rehearsal: February 5, 2008. Tours until June 15, 2008. Seeking: Harry: Female, 20s but can look younger (early teens), a feisty dog, adventurous, dissatisfied with his home life, decides to run away, learns the importance of having a family. Mix/belt. Mom: Female, 20s/30s, the narrator of the story, warm, intelligent, understands Harry's need for adventure, patience, waits for Harry to learn. Also doubles in may smaller roles. Mix/legit. Dad: Male, 20s/30s, intelligent, fun-loving, understands Harry's need for adventure, patiently waits for Harry to learn. Also doubles in many smaller roles. Lyric baritone. Little Girl: Female, 20s but can look younger (early teens), warm, loves Harry very much, sad by Harry's leaving, waits for him to return. Mix/legit. MADELINE AND THE BAD HAT (From the "Madeline" series of books by Ludwig Bemelmans) 1st rehearsal: December 27, 2007. Tours until June 15, 2008. Seeking: Madeline: Female, 20s but can look younger (pre-teen), a young girl, a student at Miss Clavel's boarding school in Paris, loving, sweet, intelligent, curious, speaks her mind, adventurous, put off by the antics of her next door neighbor Pepito but comes to be friends with him. Mix/legit. Miss Clavel: Female, 30s, a nun who is Madeline's teacher at her boarding school in Paris, acts as the narrator to the story, warm, intelligent, a good teacher and leader, a progressive thinker, wants to see Madeline get to be friends with Pepito. Mix/legit. Pepito: Female, 20s but can play younger (pre-teen), a little boy who is the next door neighbor of Madeline's, the son of the Ambassador, mischievious, lively, energetic, loves to play tricks on Madeline, spoiled by his father, hides the fact he is lonely when his father is always away on business, looking for a friend. Mix voice. The Ambassador / Phillipe, the cook: Male, 20s/30s, [note: one actor plays both parts], For the part of the Ambassador: Pepito's father, a bit stuffy, a busy man, never home, unaware his son is lonely for him, comes to realize he must change. For Phillipe: the cook to the Ambassador, acts as a surrogate father to Pepito, proper but likeable. Lyric baritone. ArtsPower National Touring Theatre, 39 S. Fullerton Avenue, Montclair, NJ 07042. For more information, visit www.artspower.org Non-union performers will have the opportunity to join Equity if cast.
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NOISES OFF, COMEDY SHOWCASE, NEW JERSEY
Sat, November 24, 12-4pm AND Sun, November 25, 1-5pm. Hillcrest Center, Macopin Road, West Milford, NJ. Milford Players present: "NOISES OFF" by Michael Frayn. Directed by Rich Ahrens and June Downey. "The show recounts the misadventures of a troupe of fifth-rate actors as they perform a bedroom farce titled NOTHING ON during a flea-bag provincial tour. The plot of "NOTHING ON" involves a ditzy maid in an English country house, a wayward plate of sardines, an illicit couple dodging the taxman, a sheik, and, an hearing-impaired alcoholic burglar. Doors slam (the set contains 7 of them) and trousers drop with dizzying abandon." Roles: Mrs. Clackett/Dotty Otley: 35+ faded star, eccentric, over the top housekeeper. Roger Tramplmain/Garry Lejune: 30+ energetic, Dotty's boy toy, manic. Vicki/Brooke Ashton: 25+ desirable property, ditsy, "airhead". Phillip Brent/Frederick Fellows: 35+ hypochondriac, stiff, flair for the dramatic. Flavia Brent/Belinda Blair: 35+ in control, no-nonsense, stylish. Burglar/Selsdon Mombray: 45+ thespian oldster, alcoholic & hearing impaired. Poppy Norton-Taylor: 25+ downtrodden asst. stage mgr, gal Friday type. Tim Allgood: 25+ slightly inept jack of all trades, not-too bright. Lloyd Dallas: 40+ compulsive womanizer, fussy and self-important Director. Showdates: February 8,9,10, 15,16,17, and 22, 23, 24 2008. Friday & Saturday at 8pm, Sunday at 2pm. Readings from the script; Wear comfortable clothes and shoes - physical improvisation will be part of audition - physical movement required of all parts.
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CHIGNON - COLUMBIA U STUDENT SHORT, NEW YORK
Casting for "Chignon", a Columbia U. Grad dramatic short film about a wealthy upper-class New York woman trapped between two men: her husband and her lover. As her relationship crumbles, she finds new strength. Possible pay, plus meals provided. Breakdown- Seth: Male, 30-50, the husband, wealthy Upper East Side businessman, serious, dignified, commanding, formal, keeps a strict hand on his household. Henry: Male, 25-45, the lover, risk-taker, pearl trader, masculine and seductive. Email novemberauditions@mac.com.
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RESOLVE - SAG SHORT FILM PENDING, NEW YORK
Singularity Productions LLC. 16mm short film. Pay, plus copy, credit, meals. Producer plans to apply for SAG Short Film Agreement. Background: Film IS about an undercover cop setting up the Chinese mob. Tentative shoot date is 12/8 - 12/11 in NYC. Breakdowns: Fong: male, 40-60, Asian (Chinese preferred), seemingly nice, hard-edged, Chinese mob boss. Lieutenant: male, 30+, Asian (Chinese preferred), lieutenant to mob boss. Two Henchmen: male, 25+, Asian (Chinese preferred), large build, henchmen for mob boss. Please email pics & resumes to resolvemovie@gmail.com.
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UNTITLED PARAMOUNT PICTURES FEATURE, STEPHEN SOMMERS PROJECT, LOS ANGELES / NEW YORK
Casting is underway for an untitled Stephen Sommers project. Feature Film from Paramount Pictures. SAG. Director: Stephen Sommers. Writer: Stuart Beattie. Producers: Lorenzo Di Bonaventura, Brian Goldner, Bob Ducsay. Executive Producers: David Womark, Stephen Sommers, Erik Howsam. NY Casting Directors: Jeff Mitchell & Jennifer Rudolph. Start Date: Mid-February. Location: Los Angeles, Prague. If you feel you fit one of the below descriptions, you are welcome to submit yourself for the project. We will be auditioning SAG & NON-SAG, AFTRA & NON-AFTRA ACTORS for this project. All submissions MUST contain email addresses because appointments will be given via email. Here is how to submit yourself for this project. Please read these directions carefully. 1. Place a post-it-note with the name of the project and character you are submitting for on the front of your picture and then slip it into a mailing envelope. 2. Make sure your email address is on your resume. All appointments will be given out via email. We will not be able to call you in if we do not have your email address. 3. Mail your picture/resume so that it is received NO LATER THAN Monday, November 26th. Use First Class US Post Office only. Do NOT send overnight packages or anything that requires a signature. Do not drop your picture off at our office. We will only consider submissions that come through the US mail. THE ADDRESS IS: ATTN: UNTITLED STEPHEN SOMMERS PROJECT (the name of the role you are submitting yourselves for) Mitchell/Rudolph Casting. 70 West 36th Street. Suite 1006. New York, NY 10018. ABSOLUTELY NO DROP-OFFS. ABSOLUTELY NO PHONE CALLS OR PICTURE FAXES TO OUR OFFICE PLEASE. EMAIL SUBMISSIONS WILL BE DELETED. WE WILL NOT OPEN ANY ATTACHMENTS ETC. SEEKING... Role #1: LEAD - Female, 20's European (British, French, German, etc.) smart, beautiful. Role #2: LEAD - Female, American, 20's early 30's, smart, beautiful.
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SVA STUDENT THESIS FILM, NEW YORK
Thesis film for the School of Visual Arts in Manhattan. The project will be shot in a combination of High Definition and film. The planned shoot is scheduled for December-January, but most parts will only require 1-2 days of shooting. Please Contact: Mark Smith at: therfb@gmail.com or 646-334-7372. Seeking: 1) Isabella - The mother of the main character - Hispanic - Must speak some Spanish. Age: 50-60. 2) Esteban - The father of the main character - Hispanic - Must speak some Spanish. Age: 40-60. 3) Bruce - The new boyfriend of Isabella after the father has died - Caucasian - Age: 40-60. 4) Jake - Alonso's son. - Hispanic or Caucasian - Age: 4-8. 5) Young Alonso - The main character as a child for various flashbacks - Hispanic, but no Spanish is required - Age: 6-10.
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DISCOVERY CHANNEL CASTING CALL
The Discovery Channel is looking for talented hosts (men, women, actors, hosts, comedians!) to star in its next, long running hit series. We are searching for charismatic individuals a la Mike Rowe "Dirty Jobs" or the team from "Mythbusters". We don't, however, want CLONES of those hosts. The talent MUST feel authentic and relatable to middle America - should be the type of fun and engaging host that you want to be friends with! And the talent MUST be able to host a show that is visceral, challenging and exciting. They have to be willing to try anything! It will be an amazing opportunity for the right host, so please contact us ASAP with contact info, brief bio, picture and the reason why you are Discovery Network's next star! Also send video link of your hosting, acting, and/or comedic talent. E-mail us at: DiscoveryCasting@gmail.com.
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RESIDENCY FOR BLACK PLAYWRIGHTS
Freedom Train Productions is now accepting applications into our Residency for Black Playwrights. We are a theatre project that supports the creation of new work that is written by Black playwrights and that features Black Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender protagonist characters. The residency entails: A commission to write a new play that features a Black LGBT protagonist. Regular Play Development Workshop meetings starting in February 2008 where Resident Playwrights share their work and offer feedback to each other. A $500 stipend for Resident Playwrights (pending funding). Two (2) stage reading performances of each work at Freedom Train's Fire! New Play Festival in August 2008. Facilitation of The Open Workshop, a playwright's salon where writers bring in their work and receive feedback from their peers and Freedom Train Resident Playwrights. For more information on applying, please visit www.freedomtrainproductions.org. The postmark deadline for applications is Friday, January 4th, 2008. Good luck. Contact: Andre Lancaster. Freedom Train Productions, P.O. Box 470905, Brooklyn, NY 11247.
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THEATREWORKS SEASON, OPEN CALL
Wed. Dec 5, 10 AM - 4:30 PM, Sign up begins at 9 AM, Chelsea Studios, 151 W. 26th St., 5th Floor, NYC. Theatreworks/USA is holding an open call for its 2007/08 season. Equity TYA, Tier 1 & 2, $421 and $455/week minimums (or $69 Per Perf. for Workshops). Casting Director: Robin D. Carus. Singers: Come with music in the correct key and be prepared to sing a brief song. Piano accompaniment will be provided. Singers and Non-Singers: Sides will be provided at the audition. All bring picture and resume, stapled together. Equity audition procedures are NOT in effect. No Equity monitor provided. Producer runs all aspects of the audition. Actors will be signed on as Assistant Stage Managers. Duties include daily careful load and un-load of the set, props, sound equipment and costumes from the van, & setting up the set, costumes (including ironing and any small repairs), and props to their proper place before half hour call. Making sure that the playing space is safe for your performance. Each ASM should be familiar with the order that the van is packed in order to facilitate load in and out every day. In the rare instance where the set up needs to be completed during half hour the First and Second ASMs will be involved in completing the set up. 2007-08 Season Musicals: ANNE OF GREEN GABLES by Gretchen Cryer and Nancy Ford (Tier 1). A CHRISTMAS CAROL by David Armstrong, Dick Gallagher and Mark Waldrop (Tier 2). DR. DOLITTLE by Mark St. Germain & Randy Courts (Tier 1). FREEDOM TRAIN by Marvin Gordon, Garrett Morris, and Rob Burton (Tier 2). HENRY & MUDGE by Brian Lowdermilk and Kait Kerrigan (Tier 1 and 2 when touring). IF YOU GIVE A MOUSE A COOKIE AND OTHER STORIES by various creators (Tier 2). IF YOU GIVE A PIG A PANCAKE AND OTHER STORIES by various creators. JUNIE B. JONES by Zina Goldrich and Marcy Heisler (Tier 2). THE LION, THE WITCH & THE WARDROBE by Jules Tasca, Ted Drachman & Tom Tierney (Tier 2). MAX & RUBY by Carole Hall and Glen Berger (Tier 1). MYSTERY OF KING TUT & NATE THE GREAT by Mindi Dickstein and Daniel Messe. PAUL REVERE by Ben A.H. Winters and Stephen Sislen. THE PLANT THAT ATE THE DIRTY SOCK by Joe Iconis. A QUIET WOMAN; THE ROSA PARKS STORY by Scott Ethier, Jeff Hughes and Brian Tucker (Tier 1). SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL by Lynn Ahrens and Steven Flaherty (Tier 2). 2007-2008 Plays: CHARLOTTE'S WEB by Joseph Robinette (Tier 2). ROMEO O & JULIET adapted by Rob Barron (Tier 1). Also included in season are several projects in development. All actors will be considered for all roles including projects in developmental stages.
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THEATER GROUP SEEKS PERFORMERS
Director: Katie Selyanina. So this is my attempt at forming a community theater group of actors/singers/dancers who will meet together and all work together to stage performances throughout the city. We will work together to put on productions, find performance spaces, and sell tickets to friends, family, and the public. Depending on costs and expenses and performance ticket sales, there is an opportunity for some compensation. We will be having a first meeting on this coming Wednesday, November 14th. All the details are below. Location: Dance New Amsterdam Studios 280 Broadway, second floor (entrance on Chambers St.) Studio 6 (at 2:30) and Studio 2 (at 3:30) Date: Wednesday, November 14th. Time: 2:30 - 4:30. Although you do not need to audition to be in the group, I would like to get an idea of what everyone who is interested can add to performances, so please come with a short monologue/song excerpt and/or quick dance routine (no more than 1 minute). Email Katie for more info: pinkxdior@gmail.com. Look forward to seeing you there! Thanks!
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WHIRLING DERVISH, SAG SHORT
Casting for the 10 Min Sag Short "The Whirling Dervish". Deferred Payment Of $100/day. Cracked in the Head Films, LLC. Genre: Black Comedy. Synopsis: The Whirling Dervish (2007) - An eighteen year-old, (Zahir) has just arrived in New York City from Dearborn, Michigan, where he grew up isolated in a Muslim community. He intends to spend a few weeks furthering a complex course of studies in Islam finding The Ascending Way with a strict spiritual elder (The Naqshbandi Sheikh). Zahir's faith and discipline are severely tested when he encounters and becomes infatuated with his enticingly beautiful new neighbor (Anna). The film ends when the two worlds collide in a final explosive ending! Seeking: The Naqshbandi Sheikha: A Middle-Eastern (or South Asian or Egyptian) Sheikh with a thick accent. Has a tremendous passion for Islam. Strong personality and not afraid to say what he thinks. Below the hard exterior he is an enlightened holy man. 50-70. LEAD. Please, a reminder to Also Include Performance Videos or Actor Slates If Available. Do Not Send Demo Tapes. Shoot dates set for 12-6 - 12/9. CONTACT INFO: Att: Twd Casting, Cracked In The Head Films, 268 East Broadway, A504, New York, NY 10002.
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NIGHT SWIMMING NYU STUDENT SHORT, NEW YORK
Seeking non-union talent for a New York University student thesis film that centers around main characters Ben and Andy. They are 20-year old Midwestern guys who never went to college and are facing spending the rest of their lives stuck in their tiny hometown, barely getting by. One day, Walter, an old classmate, asks them to help him heist the town's Regal Mart, a value-price store. They agree, and plan to use the money to leave town and finally achieve their dreams. However, life and love soon begin to intrude, and they find that crime may not be the best way to make a future for oneself. Auditions will begin mid-November 2007 and will be held by appointment only. For union actors, a SAG student signatory agreement can be obtained. Please email nightswimmingmovie@gmail.com Seeking: Ben Horne: (18-24) age 19, is a very intelligent guy who is searching for a direction to take his life since graduating, as the thought of staying in his hometown forever terrifies him. He has a natural talent for theft that even he doesn't understand, as he pickpockets people's things in different places without even thinking about it. Andy Lawrence: (18-24, Caucasian) age 20, tall and lanky, is a smart guy who feels that his dreams and goals are slipping away because of his girlfriend's impending pregnancy. He loves Kelly very much, but takes out his anger and frustrations over his situation on her, causing their relationship to become very strained. Walter Regal III: (18-24, Caucasian) age 20, is a troublemaker and a bit of an asshole rich kid, a reputation he has held since high school. His father owns the chain of Regal Mart value-price stores, and expects Walter to take over the family business, but Walter rebels against him, having grown to despise the store. Ashley Williams: (18-24, Caucasian) age 18, is the girl next door; a quirky, free spirited girl who doesn't seem to belong in this tiny Midwestern town, and it's only a matter of time before she moves on to bigger and better things. She is manager of the pets department at the Regal Mart, where she has worked since high school. Kelly: (18-24, Caucasian) age 19, Caucasian or Latino, short (under 5'6') and very pregnant, is a small-town girl who loves her home and has no desire to leave. She loves Andy and wants him to be as excited about their baby as she is, even though she sees he is unhappy. She is Andy's supervisor at the Total Appliance store, which causes further stress to their relationship. Doris Williams: (61+, Caucasian) age 87, is Ashley's grandmother, a sweet old woman who has lived in this town for her entire life. She is very opinionated and always speaks her mind, which often leads her to make some very politically incorrect comments at inappropriate moments. Male: 18-24, Any Ethnicity. College Guys 1 & 2 - age 20, were really popular in high school, but now that they go to State College they hit all the parties, have become immersed in college life, and will probably join a frat in their second year. Now, whenever they come home to visit they act as if this town is beneath them. Male: 41-50, Any Ethnicity. Cop - age 45, works the overnight beat in this small town, which means he doesn't get to see as much action as he had once hoped. He is tired and ready to go home to his family when he receives a call about a disturbance at the Regal Mart., and reluctantly he checks it out.
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SAG STUDENT SHORT, NEW YORK
Casting for the New York University SAG short, "THE ESCAPE." Synopsis: A young girl is forced to decide between her controlling father and his desires for her professional life and her lover, with his desires to see her happy. Neither man allows her explore her own goals and aspirations, constantly assuming they know what's best for her. Email Brenna Hemphill at bah281@nyu.edu Seeking: One Male, age 18-24 (any ethnicity welcome) [SCOTT] Is a young high school drop out in love. He is a man who lives his life exploring every indulgence and impulse he can and pulls his lover into this world of irresponsibility, drugs, and sex.
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CHIGNON, SHORT FILM, NEW YORK
Casting for "Chignon", a Columbia U. Grad dramatic short film about a wealthy upper-class New York woman trapped between two men: her husband and her lover. As her relationship crumbles, she finds new strength. Possible pay, plus meals provided. Seeking: Seth: male, 30-50, the husband, wealthy Upper East Side businessman, serious, dignified, commanding, formal, keeps a strict hand on his household Henry: male, 25-45, the lover, risk-taker, pearl trader, masculine and seductive. Email pictures and resumes to be considered for an audition to novemberauditions@mac.com, or call 212-744-9000.
The Actors Repertory Theatre is casting for the world premiere of the new erotic romantic comedy, Euphoric Tendencies, by Tanya Marten. The show will run March 6-22, 2008 in NYC, with rehearsals throughout February. We are seeking 8 women, age 20s-40s; and 3 men, age 30s-40s. Auditions will be held 12-8-07 and 12-9-07. For additional information and complete character breakdowns, please visit our website at http://www.actors-rep.org Euphoric Tendencies, while a romantic comedy, deals with adult themes. Auditioning actors must be comfortable with reading roles that deal with sexuality and BDSM. Some roles may require partial nudity. Please submit headshot and resume to: ART Casting P.O. Box 3300 New York, NY 10163. Or casting@actors-rep.org Start Date: 03/06/2008 Location: New York. Seeking: BETH MOSS (25-32 Female Any Ethnicity) Attractive but frustrated writer who works at a bookstore. This character journeys from mildly naive or innocent, to a strong, independent and free-spirited risk-taking woman. The actor playing this role needs to be comfortable with spanking, bi-sexuality, sexual situations and partial nudity. KAT (23-35 Female Any Ethnicity) Tattooed, pierced artist, who supports her art with a coffee shop job. Beth's close friend. ALEX SHERIDAN (35-45 Male Any Ethnicity) British. Publisher and owner of Sheridan Press. Jake's best friend (and a sometime lover of Mina's) is witty, very charming, and sophisticated. RACHEL (23-33 Female Any Ethnicity) A frustrated young character actress who works in the bookstore and is Beth's friend - comedic role. ERIKA (26-33 Female Any Ethnicity). Editor at Sheridan Press; fan of Beth's book; lesbian or bi-sexual. PAMELA NORWOOD (32-42 Female Any Ethnicity). Alex's assistant. Intelligent, organized and sophisticated. AURORA (40-50 Female Any Ethnicity) Lesbian bookstore owner, mother earth/goddess/hippie type. SAM (36-46 Female Any Ethnicity) Aurora's life partner; the more practical quiet of the two bookstore owners. ANGIE (23-31 Female Any Ethnicity). Beth's first roommate; self absorbed, loud, flaky.
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ARTSPOWER '08 - OPEN AUDITIONS FOR MUSICALS, NEW YORK
Tues. Dec. 4. & Wed. Dec. 5. Lunch from 1 - 1:30 PM. At Nola Studios, 250 54th Street, 11th Floor, NYC. Open auditions are being held for actors who sing for the Artspower '08 Touring Season. Auditions are for musicals only. ArtsPower National Touring Theatre. Equity TYA weekly - Tier II Contract. $460/week minimum (Actor/ASM), plus per diem when touring. Artistic Director: Greg Gunning. Prepare a brief song. Standard musical theatre preferred, no Pop / Rock. Bring sheet music in correct key. Accompanist will be provided. Sides from the plays will also be provided at the audition. Bring 4 sets of picture and resume, each stapled together for multiple directors. Equity Principal procedures are not in effect. Equity monitor not provided. Producer runs all aspects of the audition. Seeking singing actors at this call for the 2008 Winter/Spring season tours. Actors will also be signed on as Assistant Stage Managers. ASM duties include: Loading the set in and out of the van, as well as minor set moves on stage during the show. LAURA INGALLS WILDER: Growing Up On the Prairie 1st rehearsal: March 17, 2008. Tours until June 15, 2008. Seeking: Laura: 20s, but can look younger (early teens), energetic, a tomboy, loving, acts as our narrator, loves adventure and life out on the American frontier of the late 19th Century, mix/belt voice with some legit. Pa: Late 20s-30s, Laura's young father, robust, loving, big-hearted, loves to tease Laura, a pioneer, Laura's hero. Lyric baritone. Mary: 20s but can look younger (late teens), Laura's older sister, sweet, intelligent, loving, goes blind due to illness, courageous but doesn't think she is, legit voice with mix. Ma: Late 20s-30s, Laura's mother, warm, intelligent, strong, loving, mix voice. FISH FACE - from The Kids of Polk Street School Series by Patricia Riley Giff. 1st rehearsal: January 8, 2008. Tours until June 8, 2008. Seeking: Emily: Female, 20s but can look younger (early teens), a student at Polk Street School, energetic, young, well-intentioned, bit of a tom-boy, her high energy can sometimes get in the way of her focusing on her studies, resolves to try to do better, mix/legit. Dawn: Female, 20s but can look younger (early teens), the new kid at Polk Street School, a bit stuck up and snobby, takes pride in being well-dressed, wants to have friends but her ego can get in the way, mix/legit. Richard Best ("Beast"): Male, 20s but can look younger (early teens), a student at Polk Street School, Emily's friend, highly energetic, fun-loving, mischievous, funny, good-natured, very likeable, needs to work harder at his studies but well-intentioned, lyric baritone. Mrs. Rooney / Mrs. Miller: Female, 30s, doubles as two teachers at Polk Street School. Mrs. Rooney is warm, wise, cheerful, enthusiastic, and understanding. Mrs. Miller is stern, strict, severe, no-nonsense, but under it all - she cares about her students, mix/legit. HARRY, THE DIRTY DOG. 1st rehearsal: February 5, 2008. Tours until June 15, 2008. Seeking: Harry: Female, 20s but can look younger (early teens), a feisty dog, adventurous, dissatisfied with his home life, decides to run away, learns the importance of having a family. Mix/belt. Mom: Female, 20s/30s, the narrator of the story, warm, intelligent, understands Harry's need for adventure, patience, waits for Harry to learn. Also doubles in may smaller roles. Mix/legit. Dad: Male, 20s/30s, intelligent, fun-loving, understands Harry's need for adventure, patiently waits for Harry to learn. Also doubles in many smaller roles. Lyric baritone. Little Girl: Female, 20s but can look younger (early teens), warm, loves Harry very much, sad by Harry's leaving, waits for him to return. Mix/legit. MADELINE AND THE BAD HAT (From the "Madeline" series of books by Ludwig Bemelmans) 1st rehearsal: December 27, 2007. Tours until June 15, 2008. Seeking: Madeline: Female, 20s but can look younger (pre-teen), a young girl, a student at Miss Clavel's boarding school in Paris, loving, sweet, intelligent, curious, speaks her mind, adventurous, put off by the antics of her next door neighbor Pepito but comes to be friends with him. Mix/legit. Miss Clavel: Female, 30s, a nun who is Madeline's teacher at her boarding school in Paris, acts as the narrator to the story, warm, intelligent, a good teacher and leader, a progressive thinker, wants to see Madeline get to be friends with Pepito. Mix/legit. Pepito: Female, 20s but can play younger (pre-teen), a little boy who is the next door neighbor of Madeline's, the son of the Ambassador, mischievious, lively, energetic, loves to play tricks on Madeline, spoiled by his father, hides the fact he is lonely when his father is always away on business, looking for a friend. Mix voice. The Ambassador / Phillipe, the cook: Male, 20s/30s, [note: one actor plays both parts], For the part of the Ambassador: Pepito's father, a bit stuffy, a busy man, never home, unaware his son is lonely for him, comes to realize he must change. For Phillipe: the cook to the Ambassador, acts as a surrogate father to Pepito, proper but likeable. Lyric baritone. ArtsPower National Touring Theatre, 39 S. Fullerton Avenue, Montclair, NJ 07042. For more information, visit www.artspower.org Non-union performers will have the opportunity to join Equity if cast.
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NOISES OFF, COMEDY SHOWCASE, NEW JERSEY
Sat, November 24, 12-4pm AND Sun, November 25, 1-5pm. Hillcrest Center, Macopin Road, West Milford, NJ. Milford Players present: "NOISES OFF" by Michael Frayn. Directed by Rich Ahrens and June Downey. "The show recounts the misadventures of a troupe of fifth-rate actors as they perform a bedroom farce titled NOTHING ON during a flea-bag provincial tour. The plot of "NOTHING ON" involves a ditzy maid in an English country house, a wayward plate of sardines, an illicit couple dodging the taxman, a sheik, and, an hearing-impaired alcoholic burglar. Doors slam (the set contains 7 of them) and trousers drop with dizzying abandon." Roles: Mrs. Clackett/Dotty Otley: 35+ faded star, eccentric, over the top housekeeper. Roger Tramplmain/Garry Lejune: 30+ energetic, Dotty's boy toy, manic. Vicki/Brooke Ashton: 25+ desirable property, ditsy, "airhead". Phillip Brent/Frederick Fellows: 35+ hypochondriac, stiff, flair for the dramatic. Flavia Brent/Belinda Blair: 35+ in control, no-nonsense, stylish. Burglar/Selsdon Mombray: 45+ thespian oldster, alcoholic & hearing impaired. Poppy Norton-Taylor: 25+ downtrodden asst. stage mgr, gal Friday type. Tim Allgood: 25+ slightly inept jack of all trades, not-too bright. Lloyd Dallas: 40+ compulsive womanizer, fussy and self-important Director. Showdates: February 8,9,10, 15,16,17, and 22, 23, 24 2008. Friday & Saturday at 8pm, Sunday at 2pm. Readings from the script; Wear comfortable clothes and shoes - physical improvisation will be part of audition - physical movement required of all parts.
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CHIGNON - COLUMBIA U STUDENT SHORT, NEW YORK
Casting for "Chignon", a Columbia U. Grad dramatic short film about a wealthy upper-class New York woman trapped between two men: her husband and her lover. As her relationship crumbles, she finds new strength. Possible pay, plus meals provided. Breakdown- Seth: Male, 30-50, the husband, wealthy Upper East Side businessman, serious, dignified, commanding, formal, keeps a strict hand on his household. Henry: Male, 25-45, the lover, risk-taker, pearl trader, masculine and seductive. Email novemberauditions@mac.com.
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RESOLVE - SAG SHORT FILM PENDING, NEW YORK
Singularity Productions LLC. 16mm short film. Pay, plus copy, credit, meals. Producer plans to apply for SAG Short Film Agreement. Background: Film IS about an undercover cop setting up the Chinese mob. Tentative shoot date is 12/8 - 12/11 in NYC. Breakdowns: Fong: male, 40-60, Asian (Chinese preferred), seemingly nice, hard-edged, Chinese mob boss. Lieutenant: male, 30+, Asian (Chinese preferred), lieutenant to mob boss. Two Henchmen: male, 25+, Asian (Chinese preferred), large build, henchmen for mob boss. Please email pics & resumes to resolvemovie@gmail.com.
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UNTITLED PARAMOUNT PICTURES FEATURE, STEPHEN SOMMERS PROJECT, LOS ANGELES / NEW YORK
Casting is underway for an untitled Stephen Sommers project. Feature Film from Paramount Pictures. SAG. Director: Stephen Sommers. Writer: Stuart Beattie. Producers: Lorenzo Di Bonaventura, Brian Goldner, Bob Ducsay. Executive Producers: David Womark, Stephen Sommers, Erik Howsam. NY Casting Directors: Jeff Mitchell & Jennifer Rudolph. Start Date: Mid-February. Location: Los Angeles, Prague. If you feel you fit one of the below descriptions, you are welcome to submit yourself for the project. We will be auditioning SAG & NON-SAG, AFTRA & NON-AFTRA ACTORS for this project. All submissions MUST contain email addresses because appointments will be given via email. Here is how to submit yourself for this project. Please read these directions carefully. 1. Place a post-it-note with the name of the project and character you are submitting for on the front of your picture and then slip it into a mailing envelope. 2. Make sure your email address is on your resume. All appointments will be given out via email. We will not be able to call you in if we do not have your email address. 3. Mail your picture/resume so that it is received NO LATER THAN Monday, November 26th. Use First Class US Post Office only. Do NOT send overnight packages or anything that requires a signature. Do not drop your picture off at our office. We will only consider submissions that come through the US mail. THE ADDRESS IS: ATTN: UNTITLED STEPHEN SOMMERS PROJECT (the name of the role you are submitting yourselves for) Mitchell/Rudolph Casting. 70 West 36th Street. Suite 1006. New York, NY 10018. ABSOLUTELY NO DROP-OFFS. ABSOLUTELY NO PHONE CALLS OR PICTURE FAXES TO OUR OFFICE PLEASE. EMAIL SUBMISSIONS WILL BE DELETED. WE WILL NOT OPEN ANY ATTACHMENTS ETC. SEEKING... Role #1: LEAD - Female, 20's European (British, French, German, etc.) smart, beautiful. Role #2: LEAD - Female, American, 20's early 30's, smart, beautiful.
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SVA STUDENT THESIS FILM, NEW YORK
Thesis film for the School of Visual Arts in Manhattan. The project will be shot in a combination of High Definition and film. The planned shoot is scheduled for December-January, but most parts will only require 1-2 days of shooting. Please Contact: Mark Smith at: therfb@gmail.com or 646-334-7372. Seeking: 1) Isabella - The mother of the main character - Hispanic - Must speak some Spanish. Age: 50-60. 2) Esteban - The father of the main character - Hispanic - Must speak some Spanish. Age: 40-60. 3) Bruce - The new boyfriend of Isabella after the father has died - Caucasian - Age: 40-60. 4) Jake - Alonso's son. - Hispanic or Caucasian - Age: 4-8. 5) Young Alonso - The main character as a child for various flashbacks - Hispanic, but no Spanish is required - Age: 6-10.
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DISCOVERY CHANNEL CASTING CALL
The Discovery Channel is looking for talented hosts (men, women, actors, hosts, comedians!) to star in its next, long running hit series. We are searching for charismatic individuals a la Mike Rowe "Dirty Jobs" or the team from "Mythbusters". We don't, however, want CLONES of those hosts. The talent MUST feel authentic and relatable to middle America - should be the type of fun and engaging host that you want to be friends with! And the talent MUST be able to host a show that is visceral, challenging and exciting. They have to be willing to try anything! It will be an amazing opportunity for the right host, so please contact us ASAP with contact info, brief bio, picture and the reason why you are Discovery Network's next star! Also send video link of your hosting, acting, and/or comedic talent. E-mail us at: DiscoveryCasting@gmail.com.
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RESIDENCY FOR BLACK PLAYWRIGHTS
Freedom Train Productions is now accepting applications into our Residency for Black Playwrights. We are a theatre project that supports the creation of new work that is written by Black playwrights and that features Black Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender protagonist characters. The residency entails: A commission to write a new play that features a Black LGBT protagonist. Regular Play Development Workshop meetings starting in February 2008 where Resident Playwrights share their work and offer feedback to each other. A $500 stipend for Resident Playwrights (pending funding). Two (2) stage reading performances of each work at Freedom Train's Fire! New Play Festival in August 2008. Facilitation of The Open Workshop, a playwright's salon where writers bring in their work and receive feedback from their peers and Freedom Train Resident Playwrights. For more information on applying, please visit www.freedomtrainproductions.org. The postmark deadline for applications is Friday, January 4th, 2008. Good luck. Contact: Andre Lancaster. Freedom Train Productions, P.O. Box 470905, Brooklyn, NY 11247.
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THEATREWORKS SEASON, OPEN CALL
Wed. Dec 5, 10 AM - 4:30 PM, Sign up begins at 9 AM, Chelsea Studios, 151 W. 26th St., 5th Floor, NYC. Theatreworks/USA is holding an open call for its 2007/08 season. Equity TYA, Tier 1 & 2, $421 and $455/week minimums (or $69 Per Perf. for Workshops). Casting Director: Robin D. Carus. Singers: Come with music in the correct key and be prepared to sing a brief song. Piano accompaniment will be provided. Singers and Non-Singers: Sides will be provided at the audition. All bring picture and resume, stapled together. Equity audition procedures are NOT in effect. No Equity monitor provided. Producer runs all aspects of the audition. Actors will be signed on as Assistant Stage Managers. Duties include daily careful load and un-load of the set, props, sound equipment and costumes from the van, & setting up the set, costumes (including ironing and any small repairs), and props to their proper place before half hour call. Making sure that the playing space is safe for your performance. Each ASM should be familiar with the order that the van is packed in order to facilitate load in and out every day. In the rare instance where the set up needs to be completed during half hour the First and Second ASMs will be involved in completing the set up. 2007-08 Season Musicals: ANNE OF GREEN GABLES by Gretchen Cryer and Nancy Ford (Tier 1). A CHRISTMAS CAROL by David Armstrong, Dick Gallagher and Mark Waldrop (Tier 2). DR. DOLITTLE by Mark St. Germain & Randy Courts (Tier 1). FREEDOM TRAIN by Marvin Gordon, Garrett Morris, and Rob Burton (Tier 2). HENRY & MUDGE by Brian Lowdermilk and Kait Kerrigan (Tier 1 and 2 when touring). IF YOU GIVE A MOUSE A COOKIE AND OTHER STORIES by various creators (Tier 2). IF YOU GIVE A PIG A PANCAKE AND OTHER STORIES by various creators. JUNIE B. JONES by Zina Goldrich and Marcy Heisler (Tier 2). THE LION, THE WITCH & THE WARDROBE by Jules Tasca, Ted Drachman & Tom Tierney (Tier 2). MAX & RUBY by Carole Hall and Glen Berger (Tier 1). MYSTERY OF KING TUT & NATE THE GREAT by Mindi Dickstein and Daniel Messe. PAUL REVERE by Ben A.H. Winters and Stephen Sislen. THE PLANT THAT ATE THE DIRTY SOCK by Joe Iconis. A QUIET WOMAN; THE ROSA PARKS STORY by Scott Ethier, Jeff Hughes and Brian Tucker (Tier 1). SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL by Lynn Ahrens and Steven Flaherty (Tier 2). 2007-2008 Plays: CHARLOTTE'S WEB by Joseph Robinette (Tier 2). ROMEO O & JULIET adapted by Rob Barron (Tier 1). Also included in season are several projects in development. All actors will be considered for all roles including projects in developmental stages.
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THEATER GROUP SEEKS PERFORMERS
Director: Katie Selyanina. So this is my attempt at forming a community theater group of actors/singers/dancers who will meet together and all work together to stage performances throughout the city. We will work together to put on productions, find performance spaces, and sell tickets to friends, family, and the public. Depending on costs and expenses and performance ticket sales, there is an opportunity for some compensation. We will be having a first meeting on this coming Wednesday, November 14th. All the details are below. Location: Dance New Amsterdam Studios 280 Broadway, second floor (entrance on Chambers St.) Studio 6 (at 2:30) and Studio 2 (at 3:30) Date: Wednesday, November 14th. Time: 2:30 - 4:30. Although you do not need to audition to be in the group, I would like to get an idea of what everyone who is interested can add to performances, so please come with a short monologue/song excerpt and/or quick dance routine (no more than 1 minute). Email Katie for more info: pinkxdior@gmail.com. Look forward to seeing you there! Thanks!
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WHIRLING DERVISH, SAG SHORT
Casting for the 10 Min Sag Short "The Whirling Dervish". Deferred Payment Of $100/day. Cracked in the Head Films, LLC. Genre: Black Comedy. Synopsis: The Whirling Dervish (2007) - An eighteen year-old, (Zahir) has just arrived in New York City from Dearborn, Michigan, where he grew up isolated in a Muslim community. He intends to spend a few weeks furthering a complex course of studies in Islam finding The Ascending Way with a strict spiritual elder (The Naqshbandi Sheikh). Zahir's faith and discipline are severely tested when he encounters and becomes infatuated with his enticingly beautiful new neighbor (Anna). The film ends when the two worlds collide in a final explosive ending! Seeking: The Naqshbandi Sheikha: A Middle-Eastern (or South Asian or Egyptian) Sheikh with a thick accent. Has a tremendous passion for Islam. Strong personality and not afraid to say what he thinks. Below the hard exterior he is an enlightened holy man. 50-70. LEAD. Please, a reminder to Also Include Performance Videos or Actor Slates If Available. Do Not Send Demo Tapes. Shoot dates set for 12-6 - 12/9. CONTACT INFO: Att: Twd Casting, Cracked In The Head Films, 268 East Broadway, A504, New York, NY 10002.
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NIGHT SWIMMING NYU STUDENT SHORT, NEW YORK
Seeking non-union talent for a New York University student thesis film that centers around main characters Ben and Andy. They are 20-year old Midwestern guys who never went to college and are facing spending the rest of their lives stuck in their tiny hometown, barely getting by. One day, Walter, an old classmate, asks them to help him heist the town's Regal Mart, a value-price store. They agree, and plan to use the money to leave town and finally achieve their dreams. However, life and love soon begin to intrude, and they find that crime may not be the best way to make a future for oneself. Auditions will begin mid-November 2007 and will be held by appointment only. For union actors, a SAG student signatory agreement can be obtained. Please email nightswimmingmovie@gmail.com Seeking: Ben Horne: (18-24) age 19, is a very intelligent guy who is searching for a direction to take his life since graduating, as the thought of staying in his hometown forever terrifies him. He has a natural talent for theft that even he doesn't understand, as he pickpockets people's things in different places without even thinking about it. Andy Lawrence: (18-24, Caucasian) age 20, tall and lanky, is a smart guy who feels that his dreams and goals are slipping away because of his girlfriend's impending pregnancy. He loves Kelly very much, but takes out his anger and frustrations over his situation on her, causing their relationship to become very strained. Walter Regal III: (18-24, Caucasian) age 20, is a troublemaker and a bit of an asshole rich kid, a reputation he has held since high school. His father owns the chain of Regal Mart value-price stores, and expects Walter to take over the family business, but Walter rebels against him, having grown to despise the store. Ashley Williams: (18-24, Caucasian) age 18, is the girl next door; a quirky, free spirited girl who doesn't seem to belong in this tiny Midwestern town, and it's only a matter of time before she moves on to bigger and better things. She is manager of the pets department at the Regal Mart, where she has worked since high school. Kelly: (18-24, Caucasian) age 19, Caucasian or Latino, short (under 5'6') and very pregnant, is a small-town girl who loves her home and has no desire to leave. She loves Andy and wants him to be as excited about their baby as she is, even though she sees he is unhappy. She is Andy's supervisor at the Total Appliance store, which causes further stress to their relationship. Doris Williams: (61+, Caucasian) age 87, is Ashley's grandmother, a sweet old woman who has lived in this town for her entire life. She is very opinionated and always speaks her mind, which often leads her to make some very politically incorrect comments at inappropriate moments. Male: 18-24, Any Ethnicity. College Guys 1 & 2 - age 20, were really popular in high school, but now that they go to State College they hit all the parties, have become immersed in college life, and will probably join a frat in their second year. Now, whenever they come home to visit they act as if this town is beneath them. Male: 41-50, Any Ethnicity. Cop - age 45, works the overnight beat in this small town, which means he doesn't get to see as much action as he had once hoped. He is tired and ready to go home to his family when he receives a call about a disturbance at the Regal Mart., and reluctantly he checks it out.
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SAG STUDENT SHORT, NEW YORK
Casting for the New York University SAG short, "THE ESCAPE." Synopsis: A young girl is forced to decide between her controlling father and his desires for her professional life and her lover, with his desires to see her happy. Neither man allows her explore her own goals and aspirations, constantly assuming they know what's best for her. Email Brenna Hemphill at bah281@nyu.edu Seeking: One Male, age 18-24 (any ethnicity welcome) [SCOTT] Is a young high school drop out in love. He is a man who lives his life exploring every indulgence and impulse he can and pulls his lover into this world of irresponsibility, drugs, and sex.
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CHIGNON, SHORT FILM, NEW YORK
Casting for "Chignon", a Columbia U. Grad dramatic short film about a wealthy upper-class New York woman trapped between two men: her husband and her lover. As her relationship crumbles, she finds new strength. Possible pay, plus meals provided. Seeking: Seth: male, 30-50, the husband, wealthy Upper East Side businessman, serious, dignified, commanding, formal, keeps a strict hand on his household Henry: male, 25-45, the lover, risk-taker, pearl trader, masculine and seductive. Email pictures and resumes to be considered for an audition to novemberauditions@mac.com, or call 212-744-9000.
Saturday, November 03, 2007
Television Breakfast Workshop, Latin Grammy Awards, Media and Money, Valley of Flowers, Texas Filmmaker's Showcase, G2E: Global Gaming Expo, American Music Awards, Billboard R&B, Hip-Hop Conference, are Selected Highlights For November Media and Entertainment Industry Career Networking Events
The American Film Market, a marketplace where production and distribution deals are closed, collaborates with AFI Fest to present screenings on the Santa Monica Promenade and the surrounding community of a vast selection of indie works, happening in Santa Monica through November 11. For the Insights On Internet Television Breakfast Workshop, on November 6 in Los Angeles, Veoh Networks, an Internet television company, discusses how the industry and major players are revolutionizing the business of entertainment. American music legend Willie Nelson will be honored as an Icon at BMI’s 55th Annual Country Awards, November 6 in Nashville, the oldest awards saluting country’s top music makers. Streaming Media West 2007 happening in San Jose from November 6-8, covers the business of online video and the technology of streaming, downloading, Webcasting, Internet TV, IPTV, and mobile video. The Latin Recording Academy presents the 2007 Person of the Year Tribute at a Latin Grammy Awards related ceremony honoring Juan Luis Guerra on November 7 in Las Vegas. The Eighth Annual Latin Grammy Awards follows the next day -- broadcast live on the Univision Network. Attend a Dow Jones and Nielsen Company two-day event uniting media and entertainment dealmakers with private and public investors to discuss how they can work together to profit, and how buyout firms, hedge funds and venture firms are prospecting new deals, valuing opportunities and structuring deals to maximize returns, at "Media and Money," November 7-8 in New York. The Aurora Animation Festival fuses thematic film programmes, seminars, and debates with live performance, installation work and new films from across the world, during sessions that run from November 7-10 in Norwich, UK. A two-day IGDA Leadership Forum, on November 8 and 9 in Burlingame is focused on advancing the state of the art in game production and management, and is suited to producers, team leaders, project managers, studio directors, and all others seeking to learn and share techniques for leading teams in creating successful games.
Director Pan Nalin's feature, "Valley of Flowers" (www.valleyofflowers.com), filmed in the remote and high altitude region of the Himalayas, and in Japan, has its New York premiere on November 9, coming off a Grand Jury Prize win at the IFFLA in April. A reception with Director and Cast follows the screening at a local art gallery. The Recording Academy's Memphis Chapter presents "Indie Impact," November 9-10 in New Orleans, focusing on digital music and the important business, creative and legal issues it presents to the music industry and consumers. The GiRL FeST Hawaii festival, whose mission is to prevent violence against women and girls through education and art, incorporates film, music, art, spoken word, and dance complemented by a mini-conference involving panels, lectures, outreach workshops, at sessions running November 9-18 in Honolulu. On November 10 Houston Film Commission hosts the Texas Filmmaker's Showcase, a special screening event each June of Texas short films and videos under 45 minutes, presented to a select group of studio executives, agents and producers in the Hollywood film community, resulting in selected filmmakers being flown to Los Angeles for follow-up screenings and meetings with industry professionals at the Directors Guild of America Theater. The Michigan Production Alliance (MPA) in partnership with Detroit Women In Film and TV (DWIFTV) and The Detroit Film Society (DFS) holds a Filmmaker's Marketing and Distribution Seminar on November 10 in Southfield to aimed at media professionals. The New York Production Technology Expo, focused on people who work with equipment; who rent and buy equipment; students and people who make creative decisions based on new and emerging technology, will be held in Brooklyn Navy Yard, on November 12 & 13.
Professionals in the interrelated areas of lighting, audio, special effects, projection and staging technologies can attend Live Design Wire 2007 Entertainment Industry Convention, to see the latest products, interface with vendors and attend educational conference sessions, November 12-18 in Orlando. At G2E: Global Gaming Expo, on November 13-15 in Las Vegas, investors, analysts, stockbrokers and investment professionals will learn about the financial future of leading gaming companies in forums, and attendants can enjoy the sounds of classic symphonic rock, jazz, new country, reggae and more at the G2E Entertainment Showcase located in the lobby. The Billboard Touring Conference and Awards unites today’s top touring professionals to discuss the current state of the industry when it meets November 14-15 in New York. The International Student Film Festival Hollywood offers a forum for student filmmakers around the world to showcase their films in Hollywood, and includes a discussion with Tim Lampros, Founder & CEO of ACT (Actors Certified Training) conducted at an opening day reception. The 35th annual American Music Awards - created by Dick Clark in 1973 as an alternative to the Grammy Awards - is hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, and will be broadcast live from the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles at 8 pm ET. Now in its eighth year, the Billboard R&B, Hip-Hop Conference and Awards combines conference sessions, artist showcases, networking opportunities which culminate in the awards program, from November 28-30 in Atlanta. The ongoing New Filmmakers series for independent filmmakers in New York, will screen Andrew William Flores LIAR’S PENDULUM, a psychological thriller set in the fictitious city of Johanna during the next Great Depression, on November 28.
The above events are just a sampling of what is listed. Most 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 most popular video sites around the Web like MySpace, YouTube, the Apple iTunes store podcast category, as well as on The Actor's Checklist at http://actorschecklist.com/loudblog a great place to get your iPhone, ipod or Apple TV download from. This month on video you will see trailers and video clips of Pan Nalin's Himalayan epic "Valley of Flowers," an Asian love story about passion, death and reincarnation spanning two centuries from remote and high altitude region of the Himalayas to modern day Tokyo (www.myspace.com/pannalin - www.valleyofflowers.com) Australian ambient music composer NakedSkin adapting its music to Fritz Lang's 1927 Metropolis (www.youtube.com/Nakedskin - www.myspace.com/nakedskinlostsouls) Laurence N. Kaldor’s comedy "Redirecting Eddie," about a fledgling director who conquers sibling rivalry, finds parental acceptance, and discovers love while fighting to finish his first film (www.myspace.com/redirectingeddie - www.RedirectingEddie.com) Andrew William Flores LIAR’S PENDULUM, a psychological thriller set in the fictitious city of Johanna during the next Great Depression (www.liarspendulum.com - www.myspace.com/liarspendulum) Belgium based DocFilm' Movie Productions making of music video Senkrecht Waagerecht (Confuse The Cat) (www.docfilm.be - www.myspace.com/docfilm_be). Florida ART Film Fest is now accepting submissions for approaching film festival. Contact them for more info on submissions (floridaartfilmfest@yahoo.com - www.acrosstown.org/filmfestival.htm). The Actor's Checklist now lets you keep track of latest musical artists song releases on Apple's iTunes, updated on an hourly basis at: http://www.actorschecklist.com/resources/itunes.php.
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