SOUND ENGINEER/PRODUCER FOR SHARP LEFT, MANHATTAN
Looking for people that are creative and confident about their skills but humble enough to take direction and critique. We produce 90 second-4 minute webisodes for the wine and spirits industry and need a sound engineer/producer to help us make our deadlines. You need to be comfortable with audio editing and multitrack software. Some familiarity with plug-ins such as EQ, reverb, compression, delay, etc. Experience syncing audio to video Music instrument skills a plus; wide range of music tastes a plus. Software to know: Pro Tools, Cubase, Logic, Reason. Please send your reel, resume, cover letter and rates. Salary dependent on experience. Apply to Anita, 630 Ninth Avenue, Suite 208, New York, New York 10036. Email: sound@sharpleft.com. Web: http://www.sharpleft.com. Expires: July 26.
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ASSISTANT EDITOR VIDEO & SOUND FOR FUSION SOUND AND PICTURE, TORONTO
Seeking an assistant for our video and sound department. Interested applicants will be working day/evening/night shifts and having a working knowledge of Final Cut Pro & Pro Tools. GTA area residents only. Apply to Brent Pate at email: work@fusiondigitalpost.com. Job runs July 17, 2006 to October 6, 2006.
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OPERATOR WITH OWN SOUND STUDIO NEEDED, LONDON
We are looking for someone with a sound studio we can rent for 4 hours to do some voiceover work. To do as soon as possible. North West London preferable although anywhere North London considered. Please email Adie as soon as poosible at: as@lessonslearned.co.uk. Expires: July 26.
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MUSIC PROMO DIRECTOR FOR AGILE FILMS, LONDON
Agile is a production company based off Hoxton Square, Shoreditch. We are constantly on the lookout for vibrant and unusual new music promo directors to join our team. Applicants do not have to have a wealth of experience but must be able to grab the attention of producers and commissioners alike with original, innovative material. If you think your work stands out from all the others then we would like the hear from you. Please send in a copy of your showreel on DVD format, along with a copy of your CV to Andy Eaton at the below address. Apply to: Andy Eaton, 28-30, Coronet Street, London, N1 6HD. Email: andy@agilefilms.com. Web: http://www.agilefilms.com. Expires July 26.
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MUSIC/TALENT SUPERVISION COORDINATOR
We’re looking for an energetic, creative, resourceful team player to support senior staff in our growing NYC-based music/talent supervision and licensing company. You will support all aspects of music supervision, celebrity talent and the intellectual property clearance process. This position requires extensive research skills, innovative thinking, good organization, the ability to solve problems independently and a desire to learn about research and licensing of intellectual properties for commercial campaigns, including film clips, television shows, animation, photographs, printed material, artwork, literature, etc. As you advance in this role, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with record and publishing companies, advertising agencies, brands, musical artists, talent agents and artist management companies. Please send cover letter and resume as text in the body of the email or as an attachment to email: nycjobposting@gmail.com
Wednesday, June 28, 2006
Casting News Hot Off The Wire!
SHAMILLAN ADVERTISING LEAP COMMERCIAL, PHILADELPHIA
Non-Union. Director: Ben Bakshi (Dp). Design studio seeks (2) actresses for a 5-10 second 35mm film clip that will become the ‘logo’ for a new greeting card company. Pay: Day rate - Based on experience/performance. The scene features our actress running and leaping for joy into a man's arms (our “ultimate greeting”) . Will have a cinematic, fashion sensibility, with much care given to the beauty of lighting, clothes, hair and skin – to best capture her joy and delight at the reunion. Shot on 35mm, at various film speeds, in two ways: jumping directly at the camera (and landing on a soft cushion) and jumping into a man’s arms. There will be a test shoot day. Projected shoot date - mid August, 2006. Seeking slim, attractive woman 25 years old with flowing hair (not a necessity), and willing and able to run and jump into a man's arms – and on each take, do so with an expression full of exuberant joy and depth of feeling. Apply to Fred at email: casting@benjibakshi.com. Web: http://www.open-inc.com. Ends July 27.
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CORPORATE MENTAL HEALTH VIDEOS (ENGLISH/JAPANESE), PHILADELPHIA
Non-Union. Director: Kerry Hustwit. UBC Training and Education Group is seeking a male or female Japanese actor, fluent in both Japanese and English, to participate in a mental health training video. The actor will be interviewed in Japanese by a psychologist, but will be working with an English-speaking crew who will provide instruction. The interview will be taped at our office in Wayne, PA. The actor will receive payment for his/her participation in the video. If interested, please contact Kerry Hustwit at kerry.hustwit@unitedbiosource.com. Please provide contact information and headshots (if available).
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RADIOAKTIVE FILM "QUAD SQUAD" FEATURE FILM, MANHATTAN
Union. Director: Mocean Man (Daniel Steiner). 'Quad Squad' is a mockumentary style film about traumatized roller skaters and their journey through a series of therapy sessions and personal realizations. We are looking for an eclectic group of supporting actors. The film will be shot from mid-September to the end of October. If interested, please email a headshot and contact information. We will contact you!!
Breakdown:
- Male / 15-17 yrs. / African American. Spencer, young and mischievous.
- Female / 18-24 yrs. / Latin American. Stephanie, intelligent medical student type.
- Male / 41-50 yrs. / Latin American. Raoul, deli owner, father to Stephanie and one of the leading characters.
- Female / 41-50 yrs. / Latin American. Conchita, Raoul's wife.
- Male / 41-50 yrs. / Middle Eastern. Abdel, Lebanese descent.
- Male / 41-50 yrs. / Pacific Islander. Tobin, a man in his early 50s, with a quiet demeanor, out of shape.
- Male / 18-24 yrs. / White. Pete, police officer.
Apply to: Grace Park, email: grace@radioaktivefilm.com. Web: http://www.quad-squad.us. Expires July 13.
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NORTHERN STAGE PRODUCTIONS
Northern Stage is a regional, non-profit theatre located in the Upper Valley Region of Vermont and New Hampshire. Northern Stage is accepting submissions, union and non-union, for all roles in the following upcoming productions. CATS. AEA: Tier III contract; non-union: $200-$300/week, plus housing and travel. 1st rehearsal: November 9. Runs December 8-31. Auditions will be held in NY with dates TBA. Moon Over Buffalo by Ken Ludwig. AEA: Guest Artist Tier II (pending approval); non-union: $250-$300/week, plus travel and housing. 1st rehearsal: September 18. Runs October 6-22. Auditions in NY July 5-6, by appointment only. Send headshots and resumes to: Ashley Dickson, Casting Assistant, Northern Stage, P.O. Box 4287, White River Junction, VT 05001.
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THE DOODLEBOPS
Wed, July 5, Thurs, July 6, and Fri, July 7. By appointment. Bring headshot and resume. Feld Entertainment is looking for understudies for a seven month contract ending in April 2007. $850/week, including housing and transportation, plus $100 for each show that the understudy goes on as principal. Seeking: DeeDee Doodle: female, early-mid 20s, 5'1", strong dancer, high pop belt, plays the keyboard and keytar, high energy. She has a unique giggle that punctuates awkward moments. Rooney Doodle: male, early-mid 20s, 5'11", strong dancer, croony baritone, plays the guitar, excellent singer and dancer. Moe Doodle (principal and understudy): male, early-mid 20s, 5'5", needs to be a strong dancer able to break dance and do acrobatics, pop baritone, plays the drums, "a ball of energy". Bus Driver Bob: male, 5'9", Bronx accent, positive attitude and enthusiasm. For an audition, send headshots and resumes to: Cindi Rush Casting, 27 W 20th St, Suite 404, New York, NY 10011. Feld Entertainment is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug
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STUDENT FILM SAG
Student Film Agreement, Directed: Brendan Daw. Synopsis: This short film explores the changing dynamic of family in a rural upstate New York home. Josh, an eccentric teen, is making his way through the summer before his freshman year of high school. A simple task to some, but for him the trials surrounding his confusing sexuality, his mother's new boyfriend and an old box full of matches, will lead to a summer that is anything but simple. Rehearsals begin the week of July 17. Shooting: August 1-2. Seeking: Josh: Male, caucasian, 13-15, extremely intelligent. He is witty and sarcastic with those he knows, and shy with strangers. He is unsure of his sexual orientation, which makes him awkward. Eileen: Female, caucasian, 33-35. Baby faced, stout but attractive. Slightly neurotic and an eternal optimist. Not refined. Jim: Male, caucasian, 38-43. Handsome, but not rugged. Offbeat, awkward, unrefined. STRONG ACTOR. Bar Patron 1: Male, caucasian, 40-49. Small town local, extremely homophobic. Submit all body types. Bar Patron 2: Male, caucasian, 27-29. Handsome but stupid. Looks like he lives in a small town. Submit all body types. Bartender: Female, caucasian, 40-49. Former beauty past her prime. Not refined. Submit all body types. For an audition, mail submissions to: Erica Palgon/Liz Lewis Casting, 129A W 20th St., Ground Floor, New York, NY 10011.
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NON-SAG HORROR
Savage Roses Productions is seeking NON-SAG actors for Feature length Horror Film shooting in NY/NJ in early September. Experience is NOT nearly as important as talent. Eat Your Heart Out is a Horror Film/Love Story. All roles open to any ethnicity, except where noted. All roles are deferred pay except where noted. This film will get major distribution. Casting will begin in July. Shooting will begin in early September. Seeking: Jeffery: Lead, male Caucasian late 20s-mid 30s. He is sweet, romantic, generous, very likeable and can't find a good woman to save his life! He's not a ladies man, but he's not ugly. This is an extremely challenging role and the actor must convey a very wide array of emotions. Laura: Caucasian, female, late 20s -early 30s. An attractive, intelligent, Psychologist that is very overprotective of her brother. Chucky: 30-50, sleazy, low-class male that runs an escort agency. Nikki: 20-30, female prostitute, drug addict, party girl. Role does involve a non-sexual topless scene and brief (and mild) intimacy with another woman. ($200 per day). Dimitry: Male, 25-40, large, bouncer type. Runs an escort agency. He is a dangerous, no nonsense type of guy. Venus: 20-30, Prostitute. Should be able to play an airhead and have a nasty attitude. Role involves a brief, non-sexual topless scene. ($200 per day). Fat John: 35-50, very overweight male to play a prostitute's John. Must be willing to take your shirt off in the scene and get covered with prop blood. Drug Addict: male or female, 18-40, to play VERY skinny, strung out heroin addict. We are also seeking several men to play "Johns". Men ideally will have a sleazy look to them. NOTE: If you are submitting for one of these roles, you must be willing to get prop blood on you. Please send headshots & resumes (indicate the role you are submitting for) to: J. Nelson Casting 295 Palmer Road, Yonkers, NY 10701.
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THE EXCELLENT FILM COMPANY - CREW
An up-coming non union, low budget feature film to be shot in NYC is seeking: producers, cinematographers, sound people, boom operator, assistant director, make-up artists, costume designer, line producer, lighting person, script supervisor, secretary, production assistant, etc. Mail your resume, reel, DVD, or video of your work to: Attn: Yves L. Excellent, 620 East 29th St., Suite B, Brooklyn, NY 11210. E-mail: luckner_06@yahoo.com. Please include phone number and e-mail address for quick response.
Non-Union. Director: Ben Bakshi (Dp). Design studio seeks (2) actresses for a 5-10 second 35mm film clip that will become the ‘logo’ for a new greeting card company. Pay: Day rate - Based on experience/performance. The scene features our actress running and leaping for joy into a man's arms (our “ultimate greeting”) . Will have a cinematic, fashion sensibility, with much care given to the beauty of lighting, clothes, hair and skin – to best capture her joy and delight at the reunion. Shot on 35mm, at various film speeds, in two ways: jumping directly at the camera (and landing on a soft cushion) and jumping into a man’s arms. There will be a test shoot day. Projected shoot date - mid August, 2006. Seeking slim, attractive woman 25 years old with flowing hair (not a necessity), and willing and able to run and jump into a man's arms – and on each take, do so with an expression full of exuberant joy and depth of feeling. Apply to Fred at email: casting@benjibakshi.com. Web: http://www.open-inc.com. Ends July 27.
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CORPORATE MENTAL HEALTH VIDEOS (ENGLISH/JAPANESE), PHILADELPHIA
Non-Union. Director: Kerry Hustwit. UBC Training and Education Group is seeking a male or female Japanese actor, fluent in both Japanese and English, to participate in a mental health training video. The actor will be interviewed in Japanese by a psychologist, but will be working with an English-speaking crew who will provide instruction. The interview will be taped at our office in Wayne, PA. The actor will receive payment for his/her participation in the video. If interested, please contact Kerry Hustwit at kerry.hustwit@unitedbiosource.com. Please provide contact information and headshots (if available).
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RADIOAKTIVE FILM "QUAD SQUAD" FEATURE FILM, MANHATTAN
Union. Director: Mocean Man (Daniel Steiner). 'Quad Squad' is a mockumentary style film about traumatized roller skaters and their journey through a series of therapy sessions and personal realizations. We are looking for an eclectic group of supporting actors. The film will be shot from mid-September to the end of October. If interested, please email a headshot and contact information. We will contact you!!
Breakdown:
- Male / 15-17 yrs. / African American. Spencer, young and mischievous.
- Female / 18-24 yrs. / Latin American. Stephanie, intelligent medical student type.
- Male / 41-50 yrs. / Latin American. Raoul, deli owner, father to Stephanie and one of the leading characters.
- Female / 41-50 yrs. / Latin American. Conchita, Raoul's wife.
- Male / 41-50 yrs. / Middle Eastern. Abdel, Lebanese descent.
- Male / 41-50 yrs. / Pacific Islander. Tobin, a man in his early 50s, with a quiet demeanor, out of shape.
- Male / 18-24 yrs. / White. Pete, police officer.
Apply to: Grace Park, email: grace@radioaktivefilm.com. Web: http://www.quad-squad.us. Expires July 13.
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NORTHERN STAGE PRODUCTIONS
Northern Stage is a regional, non-profit theatre located in the Upper Valley Region of Vermont and New Hampshire. Northern Stage is accepting submissions, union and non-union, for all roles in the following upcoming productions. CATS. AEA: Tier III contract; non-union: $200-$300/week, plus housing and travel. 1st rehearsal: November 9. Runs December 8-31. Auditions will be held in NY with dates TBA. Moon Over Buffalo by Ken Ludwig. AEA: Guest Artist Tier II (pending approval); non-union: $250-$300/week, plus travel and housing. 1st rehearsal: September 18. Runs October 6-22. Auditions in NY July 5-6, by appointment only. Send headshots and resumes to: Ashley Dickson, Casting Assistant, Northern Stage, P.O. Box 4287, White River Junction, VT 05001.
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THE DOODLEBOPS
Wed, July 5, Thurs, July 6, and Fri, July 7. By appointment. Bring headshot and resume. Feld Entertainment is looking for understudies for a seven month contract ending in April 2007. $850/week, including housing and transportation, plus $100 for each show that the understudy goes on as principal. Seeking: DeeDee Doodle: female, early-mid 20s, 5'1", strong dancer, high pop belt, plays the keyboard and keytar, high energy. She has a unique giggle that punctuates awkward moments. Rooney Doodle: male, early-mid 20s, 5'11", strong dancer, croony baritone, plays the guitar, excellent singer and dancer. Moe Doodle (principal and understudy): male, early-mid 20s, 5'5", needs to be a strong dancer able to break dance and do acrobatics, pop baritone, plays the drums, "a ball of energy". Bus Driver Bob: male, 5'9", Bronx accent, positive attitude and enthusiasm. For an audition, send headshots and resumes to: Cindi Rush Casting, 27 W 20th St, Suite 404, New York, NY 10011. Feld Entertainment is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug
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STUDENT FILM SAG
Student Film Agreement, Directed: Brendan Daw. Synopsis: This short film explores the changing dynamic of family in a rural upstate New York home. Josh, an eccentric teen, is making his way through the summer before his freshman year of high school. A simple task to some, but for him the trials surrounding his confusing sexuality, his mother's new boyfriend and an old box full of matches, will lead to a summer that is anything but simple. Rehearsals begin the week of July 17. Shooting: August 1-2. Seeking: Josh: Male, caucasian, 13-15, extremely intelligent. He is witty and sarcastic with those he knows, and shy with strangers. He is unsure of his sexual orientation, which makes him awkward. Eileen: Female, caucasian, 33-35. Baby faced, stout but attractive. Slightly neurotic and an eternal optimist. Not refined. Jim: Male, caucasian, 38-43. Handsome, but not rugged. Offbeat, awkward, unrefined. STRONG ACTOR. Bar Patron 1: Male, caucasian, 40-49. Small town local, extremely homophobic. Submit all body types. Bar Patron 2: Male, caucasian, 27-29. Handsome but stupid. Looks like he lives in a small town. Submit all body types. Bartender: Female, caucasian, 40-49. Former beauty past her prime. Not refined. Submit all body types. For an audition, mail submissions to: Erica Palgon/Liz Lewis Casting, 129A W 20th St., Ground Floor, New York, NY 10011.
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NON-SAG HORROR
Savage Roses Productions is seeking NON-SAG actors for Feature length Horror Film shooting in NY/NJ in early September. Experience is NOT nearly as important as talent. Eat Your Heart Out is a Horror Film/Love Story. All roles open to any ethnicity, except where noted. All roles are deferred pay except where noted. This film will get major distribution. Casting will begin in July. Shooting will begin in early September. Seeking: Jeffery: Lead, male Caucasian late 20s-mid 30s. He is sweet, romantic, generous, very likeable and can't find a good woman to save his life! He's not a ladies man, but he's not ugly. This is an extremely challenging role and the actor must convey a very wide array of emotions. Laura: Caucasian, female, late 20s -early 30s. An attractive, intelligent, Psychologist that is very overprotective of her brother. Chucky: 30-50, sleazy, low-class male that runs an escort agency. Nikki: 20-30, female prostitute, drug addict, party girl. Role does involve a non-sexual topless scene and brief (and mild) intimacy with another woman. ($200 per day). Dimitry: Male, 25-40, large, bouncer type. Runs an escort agency. He is a dangerous, no nonsense type of guy. Venus: 20-30, Prostitute. Should be able to play an airhead and have a nasty attitude. Role involves a brief, non-sexual topless scene. ($200 per day). Fat John: 35-50, very overweight male to play a prostitute's John. Must be willing to take your shirt off in the scene and get covered with prop blood. Drug Addict: male or female, 18-40, to play VERY skinny, strung out heroin addict. We are also seeking several men to play "Johns". Men ideally will have a sleazy look to them. NOTE: If you are submitting for one of these roles, you must be willing to get prop blood on you. Please send headshots & resumes (indicate the role you are submitting for) to: J. Nelson Casting 295 Palmer Road, Yonkers, NY 10701.
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THE EXCELLENT FILM COMPANY - CREW
An up-coming non union, low budget feature film to be shot in NYC is seeking: producers, cinematographers, sound people, boom operator, assistant director, make-up artists, costume designer, line producer, lighting person, script supervisor, secretary, production assistant, etc. Mail your resume, reel, DVD, or video of your work to: Attn: Yves L. Excellent, 620 East 29th St., Suite B, Brooklyn, NY 11210. E-mail: luckner_06@yahoo.com. Please include phone number and e-mail address for quick response.
Thursday, June 22, 2006
Musician & Band Alert
TV MUSIC COMPOSER FOR OSTRICH MEDIA, LONDON
Ostrich Media is looking for new composers to write music for Quizcall, our interactive live TV show, broadcast on Freeview, Sky, NTL and Five. We are looking for people who are capable of writing music in a variety of styles and have a sense of what will fit our show. We can offer regular commissions to the right composer. Please have a look at our show, send in a showreel and/or refer us to your website. Quiz Call is available on Freeview Channel 36, NTL Channel 165, SKY Channel 855 and on Five on Saturday night from 1.45 am till 5.30 am. Apply to: Philippe Hunger, email: qmusic@ostrichmedia.co.uk.
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TV PROMO AUDIO MIXER/DESIGNER STARTING JULY 1
Studio City, America¹s #1 independent TV marketing agency is looking for talented pros to work on the most successful shows on television, including Regis and Kelly, South Park, Dr. Phil, Judge Judy, Fear Factor, That 70s Show, According to Jim, One On One, and more. We want an experienced and technically savvy audio engineer/mixer capable of crafting powerful on-air marketing for some of the most prestigious clients in America. All our spots air nationally and require a "nobody can do it better" marketing edge.
You must have professional experience using Mac OS X, the latest version of Digidesign ProTools software and hardware, Multimax hardware, ISDN hardware (e.g. Zephyr), and various plug-ins for ProTools. Additional duties will include setting up and recording on-site and remote (ISDN) voiceover sessions.
A huge plus would be a candidate who possesses managerial experience overseeing the work of other audio designers and the ability to troubleshoot technical and workflow issues should they arise. If you have the ability to mix 5.1 surround, create custom sound effects, and/or music we would like to hear from you. We are looking to reward the brightest and the best who wouldn't be caught dead mixing cookie cutter, formulaic spots. If you're a groundbreaker with a highly refined work ethic and you desire to work with the best in the business, send your reel/resume today. College degree preferred.
See our website (www.studiocity.com) for demos of our current work. Compensation commensurate with your ability. No phone calls accepted. Apply to: Mike Mannarino, Studio City Audio Designer Job, Attn: Mike Mannarino, 3330 Cahuenga Blvd #500, Los Angeles, Ca. 90068. Email: production@studiocity.com Web: http://www.studiocity.com
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POST AND LOCATION SOUND FOR CORKSCREW MEDIA, CALGARY, ALBERTA
Want to see the world? Have awesome adventures? And not have to join the Navy to do it? Welcome to Corkscrew Media, a full HD television production company based in beautiful Calgary, Alberta. We are looking for a location / post production audio professional capable of the following:
Location Sound. Setup four channels of wireless and boom microphones. Operate within a fast-paced environment. There is also world travel involved for a few weeks at a time.
Post Production Sound. Mix multiple channels of audio (voice overs, SFX, music, ADR etc.). Each episode must be mastered for Broadcast (stereo and multi speaker surround sound).
Additional Requirements. The applicant must be creative, flexible and outgoing. Traveling to beautiful, fun places with a great crew around the world is also a requirement. Obviously a love for audio is a must!
Sound like you? Then send us your stuff. Our need is immediate. Salary is Negotiable. Apply to: Scott Henuset, email: scott@corkscrewmedia.net. Web: http://www.corkscrewmedia.net. Ends June 25.
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USA SONGWRITING COMPETITION ONLINE ENTRIES & SPECIAL DEADLINE EXTENSION
With our new sponsor Broadjam, you can now enter your entries online as well as your regular mail-in entries. Winning songs will receive radio airplay in United States and Canada along with great prizes such as a Top Prize of over $50,000. Sponsors of the 2006 Competition are: New Music Weekly, Keyboard magazine, Sony, Audio-Technica, Ibanez Guitars, D'Addario Strings, Peavey, Sam Ash Music Stores, IK Multimedia, Hear Technologies, MixDownMedia.com, Indie Bible, Garritan Music Software, Acoustic Cafe, Livewire Contacts, Loggins Promotion, Superdups.com and XM Radio. We are having a special extension to June 30 to postmark or enter your entries with our new sponsor Broadjam. Everyone who enters the USA Songwriting Competition from now onwards receives a FREE 6 month Broadjam MoB Membership from Broadjam FREE ($25.00 value!).
EXTRA FREE BONUS: Enter 3 or more songs from today onwards and receive an extra bonus - USA Songwriting Competition's Compilation CD of the past winners.
TWO WAYS OF ENTERING: If you wish to enter your songs online with your MP3 files, Lyrics (if any) and credit card:
http://www.broadjam.com/submissions/details/index.asp?contest_id=98 The mail-in entry form can be found at: http://www.songwriting.net/entryform.html
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**MUSICIANS/PIANO BAR ENTERTAINERS NEEDED FOR CRUISE SHIP WORK
We need showband musicians who can read, swing, have jazz and big band experience, and be proficient on their instruments. Needed are Saxophonists with doubles, trumpet, trombone, and bass, drums, and guitar. Piano bar entertainers and cocktail pianists are also needed. We also are now looking for experienced singers who move well to front Las Vegas style revues. This is a high-energy position which requires excellent stage presence, and someone who can sing lots of styles well.Professionals only, please. All applicants must have promo. (Piano bar, singers, etc. must have video). We really need Piano Bar entertainers with good video who can really entertain a crowd and get them partying. We offer 6 month contracts for this position. This is the most fun gig on the 7 seas!
Requirements:
Must have a great attitude, be willing to be at sea for months at a time, and be ready to make music and entertain passengers from young to old. No drug users as cruise lines do random drug testing. At this time we can only book United States citizens.Salary varies by position Thanks. Email: cobaltbluemusic@aol.com
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MUSIC AGENT ASSISTANT AT CHAPLIN ENTERTAINMENT, INC.
A small, boutique music talent buyer and agency are currently seeking a highly motivated, detailed oriented assistant to help facilitate both businesses in New York City. Candidates must have a college degree, music industry experience and be able to handle heavy phones, contracts, offers, mail and other office duties. Must be able to multi-task and have strong MS office skills. There are opportunities to grow with experience as merited.
Requirements:
Four-year college degree. Music industry experience. Salary based upon experience plus benefits. Please send resume as a word attachment with the cover letter in the body of the email at davidpoe@chaplinentertainment.com.
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MUSIC WRITER FOR THE COMMERCIAL APPEAL, MEMPHIS
The Commercial Appeal, Tennessee’s best newspaper, needs a great music writer to cover a great music city. Memphis helps define the nation’s musical tastes with everyone from Elvis to Justin Timberlake, to Three 6 Mafia. We have a thriving concert scene, hundreds of independent artists, and a tremendous musical heritage and economy. The Commercial Appeal needs someone who can write about music in Memphis, review performances in a wide variety of venues, interview and interact with musicians, and do it all on deadline every day. Good writing skills, a track record of working well on deadline, and a broad knowledge of music are essentials for this once-in-a-career job. E-mail or mail resumes and clips by July 14. Contact: Ms. Tajuana Hughlett, Human Resources Department, 495 Union Avenue, Memphis, Tennessee 38103 USA. Phone: 901-529-2706; Fax: 901-529-2660. Email: hr@commercialappeal.com. Include cover letter, resume and work samples. Please send emails in Word or PDF format.
Ostrich Media is looking for new composers to write music for Quizcall, our interactive live TV show, broadcast on Freeview, Sky, NTL and Five. We are looking for people who are capable of writing music in a variety of styles and have a sense of what will fit our show. We can offer regular commissions to the right composer. Please have a look at our show, send in a showreel and/or refer us to your website. Quiz Call is available on Freeview Channel 36, NTL Channel 165, SKY Channel 855 and on Five on Saturday night from 1.45 am till 5.30 am. Apply to: Philippe Hunger, email: qmusic@ostrichmedia.co.uk.
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TV PROMO AUDIO MIXER/DESIGNER STARTING JULY 1
Studio City, America¹s #1 independent TV marketing agency is looking for talented pros to work on the most successful shows on television, including Regis and Kelly, South Park, Dr. Phil, Judge Judy, Fear Factor, That 70s Show, According to Jim, One On One, and more. We want an experienced and technically savvy audio engineer/mixer capable of crafting powerful on-air marketing for some of the most prestigious clients in America. All our spots air nationally and require a "nobody can do it better" marketing edge.
You must have professional experience using Mac OS X, the latest version of Digidesign ProTools software and hardware, Multimax hardware, ISDN hardware (e.g. Zephyr), and various plug-ins for ProTools. Additional duties will include setting up and recording on-site and remote (ISDN) voiceover sessions.
A huge plus would be a candidate who possesses managerial experience overseeing the work of other audio designers and the ability to troubleshoot technical and workflow issues should they arise. If you have the ability to mix 5.1 surround, create custom sound effects, and/or music we would like to hear from you. We are looking to reward the brightest and the best who wouldn't be caught dead mixing cookie cutter, formulaic spots. If you're a groundbreaker with a highly refined work ethic and you desire to work with the best in the business, send your reel/resume today. College degree preferred.
See our website (www.studiocity.com) for demos of our current work. Compensation commensurate with your ability. No phone calls accepted. Apply to: Mike Mannarino, Studio City Audio Designer Job, Attn: Mike Mannarino, 3330 Cahuenga Blvd #500, Los Angeles, Ca. 90068. Email: production@studiocity.com Web: http://www.studiocity.com
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POST AND LOCATION SOUND FOR CORKSCREW MEDIA, CALGARY, ALBERTA
Want to see the world? Have awesome adventures? And not have to join the Navy to do it? Welcome to Corkscrew Media, a full HD television production company based in beautiful Calgary, Alberta. We are looking for a location / post production audio professional capable of the following:
Location Sound. Setup four channels of wireless and boom microphones. Operate within a fast-paced environment. There is also world travel involved for a few weeks at a time.
Post Production Sound. Mix multiple channels of audio (voice overs, SFX, music, ADR etc.). Each episode must be mastered for Broadcast (stereo and multi speaker surround sound).
Additional Requirements. The applicant must be creative, flexible and outgoing. Traveling to beautiful, fun places with a great crew around the world is also a requirement. Obviously a love for audio is a must!
Sound like you? Then send us your stuff. Our need is immediate. Salary is Negotiable. Apply to: Scott Henuset, email: scott@corkscrewmedia.net. Web: http://www.corkscrewmedia.net. Ends June 25.
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USA SONGWRITING COMPETITION ONLINE ENTRIES & SPECIAL DEADLINE EXTENSION
With our new sponsor Broadjam, you can now enter your entries online as well as your regular mail-in entries. Winning songs will receive radio airplay in United States and Canada along with great prizes such as a Top Prize of over $50,000. Sponsors of the 2006 Competition are: New Music Weekly, Keyboard magazine, Sony, Audio-Technica, Ibanez Guitars, D'Addario Strings, Peavey, Sam Ash Music Stores, IK Multimedia, Hear Technologies, MixDownMedia.com, Indie Bible, Garritan Music Software, Acoustic Cafe, Livewire Contacts, Loggins Promotion, Superdups.com and XM Radio. We are having a special extension to June 30 to postmark or enter your entries with our new sponsor Broadjam. Everyone who enters the USA Songwriting Competition from now onwards receives a FREE 6 month Broadjam MoB Membership from Broadjam FREE ($25.00 value!).
EXTRA FREE BONUS: Enter 3 or more songs from today onwards and receive an extra bonus - USA Songwriting Competition's Compilation CD of the past winners.
TWO WAYS OF ENTERING: If you wish to enter your songs online with your MP3 files, Lyrics (if any) and credit card:
http://www.broadjam.com/submissions/details/index.asp?contest_id=98 The mail-in entry form can be found at: http://www.songwriting.net/entryform.html
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**MUSICIANS/PIANO BAR ENTERTAINERS NEEDED FOR CRUISE SHIP WORK
We need showband musicians who can read, swing, have jazz and big band experience, and be proficient on their instruments. Needed are Saxophonists with doubles, trumpet, trombone, and bass, drums, and guitar. Piano bar entertainers and cocktail pianists are also needed. We also are now looking for experienced singers who move well to front Las Vegas style revues. This is a high-energy position which requires excellent stage presence, and someone who can sing lots of styles well.Professionals only, please. All applicants must have promo. (Piano bar, singers, etc. must have video). We really need Piano Bar entertainers with good video who can really entertain a crowd and get them partying. We offer 6 month contracts for this position. This is the most fun gig on the 7 seas!
Requirements:
Must have a great attitude, be willing to be at sea for months at a time, and be ready to make music and entertain passengers from young to old. No drug users as cruise lines do random drug testing. At this time we can only book United States citizens.Salary varies by position Thanks. Email: cobaltbluemusic@aol.com
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MUSIC AGENT ASSISTANT AT CHAPLIN ENTERTAINMENT, INC.
A small, boutique music talent buyer and agency are currently seeking a highly motivated, detailed oriented assistant to help facilitate both businesses in New York City. Candidates must have a college degree, music industry experience and be able to handle heavy phones, contracts, offers, mail and other office duties. Must be able to multi-task and have strong MS office skills. There are opportunities to grow with experience as merited.
Requirements:
Four-year college degree. Music industry experience. Salary based upon experience plus benefits. Please send resume as a word attachment with the cover letter in the body of the email at davidpoe@chaplinentertainment.com.
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MUSIC WRITER FOR THE COMMERCIAL APPEAL, MEMPHIS
The Commercial Appeal, Tennessee’s best newspaper, needs a great music writer to cover a great music city. Memphis helps define the nation’s musical tastes with everyone from Elvis to Justin Timberlake, to Three 6 Mafia. We have a thriving concert scene, hundreds of independent artists, and a tremendous musical heritage and economy. The Commercial Appeal needs someone who can write about music in Memphis, review performances in a wide variety of venues, interview and interact with musicians, and do it all on deadline every day. Good writing skills, a track record of working well on deadline, and a broad knowledge of music are essentials for this once-in-a-career job. E-mail or mail resumes and clips by July 14. Contact: Ms. Tajuana Hughlett, Human Resources Department, 495 Union Avenue, Memphis, Tennessee 38103 USA. Phone: 901-529-2706; Fax: 901-529-2660. Email: hr@commercialappeal.com. Include cover letter, resume and work samples. Please send emails in Word or PDF format.
Casting News Hot Off The Wire!
LIMHAJ FILMS CASTING FEATURE "REAL MEN WEAR PINK", NEW JERSEY/PHILADELPHIA
Union. Director: NA. Immediate Casting/ Audition for new project in Phila./New Jersey. Real Men Wear Pink, new production shot in Phila/ N.J. on or around October-December. Project Budget is 300k. Distribution: Canadian Sales Distributor Limhaj Films Distribution Consigment Agreements through major venues. Auditions are @ Trago's Nightclub 38 S 19th St/ Phila PA. 19103 between ludlow and chestnut. If you need directions please call the club @2156369901. Audition times are 4:30 pm-9 pm. Please note we only space for the alloted time, if you fail to show up in this time frame, we can consider you for an audition.
Breakdown:
- Stan- Tall, Caucasion, curly hair. 18-23
- African American- late 20's early thirties.
- Indian/Spanish decent- 18-23/ 20-30 lbs. over-weight
- Caucasion Male/ 18-23
- Caucasion Woman/ 18-23 model, or hopeful with significant acting experience.
- Caucasion Male/ 30-40
Apply to: Jamil Glenn, 427 Locust St Moorestown NJ 08. Email: directingall@hotmail.com. Web: http://www.limhajfilms.com
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MENTAL HEALTH CORPORATE VIDEO (ENGLISH/JAPANESE), PHILADELPHIA
Non-Union. Director: Kerry Hustwit. UBC Training and Education Group is seeking a male or female Japanese actor (character is suffering from anxiety and depression), fluent in both Japanese and English, to participate in a mental health training video. The actor will be interviewed in Japanese by a psychologist, but will be working with an English-speaking crew who will provide instruction. The interview will be taped at our office in Wayne, PA. The actor will receive payment for his/her participation in the video. If interested, please contact Kerry Hustwit at kerry.hustwit@unitedbiosource.com. Please provide contact information and headshots (if available). Apply to: Kerry Hustwit, 575 E Swedesford RD, Wayne PA 19087. Position is for one day, July 6.
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STORY HOUSE PRODUCTIONS CASTING FOR TV DOCUMENTARY SERIES, NATIONAL
Non-Union. Director: Story House Productions. We are currently looking for a host for a documentary series. We are searching for a male - any ethnicity - with TV personality and experience, aged 30-40. An interest or experience with science and/or history is a plus. The show is mainly a science program, but there is a history component as well. Pay: Yes, this is a paid host position. Details to follow once selected as a candidate. Send: Send an e-mail with resume, photo, and contact information. Mail vhs or dvd of previous television appearances to the address provided. Project: This is a science/history documentary series. Deadline: Please have submissions in by July 1, 2006. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. Apply to: Star Lee, 2233 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 420, Washington DC 20007. Email: slee@storyhousepro.com. Deadline July 1.
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HIGHWAY HOOKER TELEVISION PROJECT, EVANSTON
Non-Union. Director: Nate Brown. The first of its kind , the automotive towing community will have its own TV series. So we need some sweet looking Highway honeys, to be co-hosts. Can you use your brain? Can you mix well with truckers, bikers, and the towing community? Do you look really sweet? Can you take camera direction, and are you a Dukes of Hazzard fan? Do you live in or near Southwestern Wyoming? Do you want to make a minimum of $100,000.00 a year, if so then give me a call, or run do not walk to your computer and submit your contact information and a pic, Please do not have a pic so big I can't see it. Full body shots, not just a head shot please. Don't let the name fool you, hooker is cb radio trucker slang for tow truck. If you want a challenging job, in the media, with real growth and can fly, drive to Evanston Wyoming, then call me yesterday. Remember I do not pay airfare or travel expenses on first time auditions. If your looking for Thee TV job this is it.
Breakdown:
- Female / 18-24 yrs. / Asian. Feature reporter
- Female / 31-40 yrs. / Italian. Feature reporter
- Female / 25-30 yrs. / Native American. Feature reporter.
- Female / 25-30 yrs. / White. On air co host feature artist, will do feature stories of trucking, towing, NASCAR and automotive topics. Travel bonus once hired. No Churchy applicants will be accepted. Should have a flexible schedule, and can relocate by 08-01-06 to Wyoming.
- Female / 41-50 yrs. / White. Main co anchor host, To report news of the towing, trucking, farming and motorsports communities, will do 4 daily broadcasts and will co host the two main broadcasts. Need to be female with a moderate country style personality, able to work yesterday and want to be part of the most radical automotive news and special features show of its kind. Should be single or have a very flexible schedule.
- Female / 41-50 yrs. / White. Weekend anchor.
Apply to: Patrick Montgomery, 201 Superior Drive, Evanston Wyoming 82930, 285 East 1450 North #224, Bountiful Utah 84010. Email: hwyhooker@hotmail.com. Web: http://www.hazzardcountyradio.com.
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CASTING FOR STAGE, BETWEEN THE LINES PRODUCTIONS
Send headshot and resume to Jamillah Lamb, PO Box 150188, Brooklyn, NY 11215-0188 choldit@aol.com Start 7/1 end 5/30. "From Auction Block to Hip Hop" and "Platanos and Collard Greens," both Non-Union stage productions, are accepting ongoing submissions for Asian female actresses and Latina Female actresses for its national college tour and NYC performances. The tour runs thru May 2007. Actors will perform intermittent dates throughout the tour. Travel and hotel are paid. In addition a stipend will be paid for each performance (At least 85 per show) Rehearsals begin in July in NYC. The character is 20-30, good with monologues and has a comfort with spoken word/poetry/rap.
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HEADSHOT & RESUME REQUEST
Trip is now accepting headshots & resumes for their next project. This original production is a multi-media work that will be sculpted around the members of the company. The show tours various New York City venues beginning in August. Seeking: experienced actors of all types, must have a professional work ethic and a strong desire to work as a member of an ensemble. Send pictures and resume to casting c/o Phil Wilcox, 214 1st Avenue #24, New York, NY 10009 or electronically to casting@tripnyc.org.
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TIME IS WINDING UP, GET OVER IT
Audition Saturday, June 24. 11:00 am - 3:00 pm in Midtown Manhattan. Call for an appointment and location. Rose of Sharon production company is casting "Time is Winding Up, Get Over It," a musical, gospel comedy. Writer/Director: Sharon Waller (daughter-in-law of jazz artist Thomas Fats Waller, whose music was featured in the well-known Broadway play "Ain't Misbehavin.) Will run in NYC area. For an audition appointment and location, call 718-406-3882. Please prepare to sing a ballad of your choice. Pay per performance. Seeking: Black Female Actresse: 25-60, some singing; Black Male Actors: 30-60, some singing.
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FIDDLER ON THE ROOF
Audition Monday, June 26th, and Tuesday, June 27th. 7:30 pm - 10 pm. St. Bernadette's School, 1313 82nd Street. Dyker Heights, Brooklyn. (please enter through the side entrance on 82nd Street). The Strivelli Players are holding auditions for their performance of Fiddler on the Roof. Director: Fred Grieco & Kathy Valentine, Musical Direction: Anne Rebold, Choreography: James Martinelli. Please call Danielle Giovinazzi at 718-907-3422 for an appointment. Walk-ins are also welcome. At the audition, you will be asked to sing so please come prepared with a song. Dance-choreography will be provided. You may bring a monologue (cold reads will be available). All roles available. They are also seeking people to work behind-the-scenes. So, if you are not a performer and would like to become involved, give them a call. Starts July 11, 2006 through Nov 5th.
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CASTING FOR HORROR FEATURE "FRIGHT WORLD" IN BUFFALO, NY
Casting for feature, "Fright World." Duration: 11 days, starts 8/14 We specialize in genre films for the domestic and international home entertainment markets. Fright World is an intelligent, erotic, and above all, frightening and original take on the slasher genre. Pay is deferred. Shoot location entirely in Buffalo, NY. Transportation, meals and room will be provided. Filming for 11 days beginning Aug 14th. Check out the movie web page for audition details located at www.redscreamfilms.com. Breakdown: Male: 25-30, Any Ethnicity. Requires Nudity. Jack Lacan has lived a real life. He is equally at home digging ditches as he is wearing a suit and doing business meetings. He has never lost his boyhood love for horror movies.
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MIND THE GAP THEATRE
Mind the Gap Theatre is seeking actor for a 3-day run of a new Welsh play. Actor must be native British/Irish. Male 50’s-60’s. Monologue play in the style of TALKING HEADS. Character is proud and cheeky, yet a bit depressed as the job he’s had for 30 years has come to an end and at this stage in his life he is trying to start again. Rehearsals begin mid-June. Performances: July 2, 3, 5 at ManhattanTheatreSource in the West Village. BOTH union and non-union accepted. Stipend possible. Submit CV asap by email to allaboard@mindthegaptheatre.com or fax to 775-854-0093.
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JELLY BEAN THEATRE COMPANY
Stage and video casting. Racially diverse cast (African American and Latino) males needed immediately. Ages 21-30. Seasoned actors with talented voice-over qualities required. Rehearsals are 9:30 am-2:00 pm on Fridays in Suffolk County. Car needed. Paid performances. ONLY RELIABLE AND DEPENDABLE PEOPLE WILLING TO COMMIT TO THE PROJECT IF HUMAN RIGHTS/SOCIAL ISSUES VENUE NEED REPLY. Submit pictures and resumes (including your return address on the letter of introduction) to P.O. Box 491, Commack, NY 11725.
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NYC FRINGE FESTIVAL: "A MAN’S A MAN"
New York City Fringe Festival seeking actors for a musical theatre production of "A Man’s a Man". Auditions will be held in June. Please send photo and resume to Leah Bonvissuto, 20 Skillman Avenue #2, Brooklyn, NY 11211. This play is being performed as part of New York City’s Fringe Festival in a cabaret setting. Although this is a "musical," they will not be casting strictly "musical theater performers" but more of great actors who can sing. Rehearsal July 1-August 11, 2006. Runs August 11-27, 2006. Seeking: Widow Leocadia Begbick: lead female, all ethnicities, 27-45. A brassy mother of 3 who runs a canteen. She is an earlier version of Mother Courage. Bloody Five: lead male, all ethnicities, 27-45. A vicious army sergeant with a weakness for women. Jobia Begbick: female, all ethnicitied, 18-30, punk/goth model type actress who can play an instrument (any instrument). Please specify what instrument you can play and your level of training.
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CHORUS FOR PIRATES OF PENZANCE
Tuesday, June 27, 2006. 10AM- OPEN call for Very Strong Male Singers (looking for special skills), 2:00 pm - Open call for Very Strong Female Singers who move well. Chelsea Studios, 151 West 26th Street, 6th floor. Goodspeed Opera House is holding open call auditions for Pirates of Penzance. Please prepare a brief legit musical theatre song and bring sheet music. This is an OPEN Call. Equity Chorus Procedures are NOT in effect. No Equity Monitor provided. Producers run all aspects of the audition. AEA members are encouraged to attend the AEA chorus call on Monday, June 26th. Seeking Non-Equity performers for ensemble slots and for "swings." All Non-Equity performers will be eligible to enroll in the Equity Membership Candidacy program and will have the opportunity to join AEA at the end of the run. Callbacks will be on the 6th & 7th of July. Please see above for more information.
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"JEKYLL AND HYDE" IN WISCONSIN
The Armory Dinner Theatre in Janesville, Wisconsin (www.janesvillearmory.com) is seeking male and female leads for "Jekyll & Hyde" the musical. Contract dates will be from August 26-November 5, 2006. Please submit headshot and resume to: Jim Tropp, The Armory Dinner Theatre, P.O. Box 8038, Janesville, Wisconsin 53547-8038 or email jimt@janesvillearmory.com. Competitive salary, Travel, Housing, Health Club, and Workers Comp provided. Seeking Henry Jekyll/Edward Hyde: Late 20s-30s, male, baritone/tenor, excellent singer, handsome, strong physical presence. Lucy Harris: 20s-30s, female, a prostitute, attractive, any ethnicity, excellent singer with seductive physical presence.
Union. Director: NA. Immediate Casting/ Audition for new project in Phila./New Jersey. Real Men Wear Pink, new production shot in Phila/ N.J. on or around October-December. Project Budget is 300k. Distribution: Canadian Sales Distributor Limhaj Films Distribution Consigment Agreements through major venues. Auditions are @ Trago's Nightclub 38 S 19th St/ Phila PA. 19103 between ludlow and chestnut. If you need directions please call the club @2156369901. Audition times are 4:30 pm-9 pm. Please note we only space for the alloted time, if you fail to show up in this time frame, we can consider you for an audition.
Breakdown:
- Stan- Tall, Caucasion, curly hair. 18-23
- African American- late 20's early thirties.
- Indian/Spanish decent- 18-23/ 20-30 lbs. over-weight
- Caucasion Male/ 18-23
- Caucasion Woman/ 18-23 model, or hopeful with significant acting experience.
- Caucasion Male/ 30-40
Apply to: Jamil Glenn, 427 Locust St Moorestown NJ 08. Email: directingall@hotmail.com. Web: http://www.limhajfilms.com
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MENTAL HEALTH CORPORATE VIDEO (ENGLISH/JAPANESE), PHILADELPHIA
Non-Union. Director: Kerry Hustwit. UBC Training and Education Group is seeking a male or female Japanese actor (character is suffering from anxiety and depression), fluent in both Japanese and English, to participate in a mental health training video. The actor will be interviewed in Japanese by a psychologist, but will be working with an English-speaking crew who will provide instruction. The interview will be taped at our office in Wayne, PA. The actor will receive payment for his/her participation in the video. If interested, please contact Kerry Hustwit at kerry.hustwit@unitedbiosource.com. Please provide contact information and headshots (if available). Apply to: Kerry Hustwit, 575 E Swedesford RD, Wayne PA 19087. Position is for one day, July 6.
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STORY HOUSE PRODUCTIONS CASTING FOR TV DOCUMENTARY SERIES, NATIONAL
Non-Union. Director: Story House Productions. We are currently looking for a host for a documentary series. We are searching for a male - any ethnicity - with TV personality and experience, aged 30-40. An interest or experience with science and/or history is a plus. The show is mainly a science program, but there is a history component as well. Pay: Yes, this is a paid host position. Details to follow once selected as a candidate. Send: Send an e-mail with resume, photo, and contact information. Mail vhs or dvd of previous television appearances to the address provided. Project: This is a science/history documentary series. Deadline: Please have submissions in by July 1, 2006. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. Apply to: Star Lee, 2233 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 420, Washington DC 20007. Email: slee@storyhousepro.com. Deadline July 1.
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HIGHWAY HOOKER TELEVISION PROJECT, EVANSTON
Non-Union. Director: Nate Brown. The first of its kind , the automotive towing community will have its own TV series. So we need some sweet looking Highway honeys, to be co-hosts. Can you use your brain? Can you mix well with truckers, bikers, and the towing community? Do you look really sweet? Can you take camera direction, and are you a Dukes of Hazzard fan? Do you live in or near Southwestern Wyoming? Do you want to make a minimum of $100,000.00 a year, if so then give me a call, or run do not walk to your computer and submit your contact information and a pic, Please do not have a pic so big I can't see it. Full body shots, not just a head shot please. Don't let the name fool you, hooker is cb radio trucker slang for tow truck. If you want a challenging job, in the media, with real growth and can fly, drive to Evanston Wyoming, then call me yesterday. Remember I do not pay airfare or travel expenses on first time auditions. If your looking for Thee TV job this is it.
Breakdown:
- Female / 18-24 yrs. / Asian. Feature reporter
- Female / 31-40 yrs. / Italian. Feature reporter
- Female / 25-30 yrs. / Native American. Feature reporter.
- Female / 25-30 yrs. / White. On air co host feature artist, will do feature stories of trucking, towing, NASCAR and automotive topics. Travel bonus once hired. No Churchy applicants will be accepted. Should have a flexible schedule, and can relocate by 08-01-06 to Wyoming.
- Female / 41-50 yrs. / White. Main co anchor host, To report news of the towing, trucking, farming and motorsports communities, will do 4 daily broadcasts and will co host the two main broadcasts. Need to be female with a moderate country style personality, able to work yesterday and want to be part of the most radical automotive news and special features show of its kind. Should be single or have a very flexible schedule.
- Female / 41-50 yrs. / White. Weekend anchor.
Apply to: Patrick Montgomery, 201 Superior Drive, Evanston Wyoming 82930, 285 East 1450 North #224, Bountiful Utah 84010. Email: hwyhooker@hotmail.com. Web: http://www.hazzardcountyradio.com.
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CASTING FOR STAGE, BETWEEN THE LINES PRODUCTIONS
Send headshot and resume to Jamillah Lamb, PO Box 150188, Brooklyn, NY 11215-0188 choldit@aol.com Start 7/1 end 5/30. "From Auction Block to Hip Hop" and "Platanos and Collard Greens," both Non-Union stage productions, are accepting ongoing submissions for Asian female actresses and Latina Female actresses for its national college tour and NYC performances. The tour runs thru May 2007. Actors will perform intermittent dates throughout the tour. Travel and hotel are paid. In addition a stipend will be paid for each performance (At least 85 per show) Rehearsals begin in July in NYC. The character is 20-30, good with monologues and has a comfort with spoken word/poetry/rap.
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HEADSHOT & RESUME REQUEST
Trip is now accepting headshots & resumes for their next project. This original production is a multi-media work that will be sculpted around the members of the company. The show tours various New York City venues beginning in August. Seeking: experienced actors of all types, must have a professional work ethic and a strong desire to work as a member of an ensemble. Send pictures and resume to casting c/o Phil Wilcox, 214 1st Avenue #24, New York, NY 10009 or electronically to casting@tripnyc.org.
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TIME IS WINDING UP, GET OVER IT
Audition Saturday, June 24. 11:00 am - 3:00 pm in Midtown Manhattan. Call for an appointment and location. Rose of Sharon production company is casting "Time is Winding Up, Get Over It," a musical, gospel comedy. Writer/Director: Sharon Waller (daughter-in-law of jazz artist Thomas Fats Waller, whose music was featured in the well-known Broadway play "Ain't Misbehavin.) Will run in NYC area. For an audition appointment and location, call 718-406-3882. Please prepare to sing a ballad of your choice. Pay per performance. Seeking: Black Female Actresse: 25-60, some singing; Black Male Actors: 30-60, some singing.
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FIDDLER ON THE ROOF
Audition Monday, June 26th, and Tuesday, June 27th. 7:30 pm - 10 pm. St. Bernadette's School, 1313 82nd Street. Dyker Heights, Brooklyn. (please enter through the side entrance on 82nd Street). The Strivelli Players are holding auditions for their performance of Fiddler on the Roof. Director: Fred Grieco & Kathy Valentine, Musical Direction: Anne Rebold, Choreography: James Martinelli. Please call Danielle Giovinazzi at 718-907-3422 for an appointment. Walk-ins are also welcome. At the audition, you will be asked to sing so please come prepared with a song. Dance-choreography will be provided. You may bring a monologue (cold reads will be available). All roles available. They are also seeking people to work behind-the-scenes. So, if you are not a performer and would like to become involved, give them a call. Starts July 11, 2006 through Nov 5th.
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CASTING FOR HORROR FEATURE "FRIGHT WORLD" IN BUFFALO, NY
Casting for feature, "Fright World." Duration: 11 days, starts 8/14 We specialize in genre films for the domestic and international home entertainment markets. Fright World is an intelligent, erotic, and above all, frightening and original take on the slasher genre. Pay is deferred. Shoot location entirely in Buffalo, NY. Transportation, meals and room will be provided. Filming for 11 days beginning Aug 14th. Check out the movie web page for audition details located at www.redscreamfilms.com. Breakdown: Male: 25-30, Any Ethnicity. Requires Nudity. Jack Lacan has lived a real life. He is equally at home digging ditches as he is wearing a suit and doing business meetings. He has never lost his boyhood love for horror movies.
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MIND THE GAP THEATRE
Mind the Gap Theatre is seeking actor for a 3-day run of a new Welsh play. Actor must be native British/Irish. Male 50’s-60’s. Monologue play in the style of TALKING HEADS. Character is proud and cheeky, yet a bit depressed as the job he’s had for 30 years has come to an end and at this stage in his life he is trying to start again. Rehearsals begin mid-June. Performances: July 2, 3, 5 at ManhattanTheatreSource in the West Village. BOTH union and non-union accepted. Stipend possible. Submit CV asap by email to allaboard@mindthegaptheatre.com or fax to 775-854-0093.
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JELLY BEAN THEATRE COMPANY
Stage and video casting. Racially diverse cast (African American and Latino) males needed immediately. Ages 21-30. Seasoned actors with talented voice-over qualities required. Rehearsals are 9:30 am-2:00 pm on Fridays in Suffolk County. Car needed. Paid performances. ONLY RELIABLE AND DEPENDABLE PEOPLE WILLING TO COMMIT TO THE PROJECT IF HUMAN RIGHTS/SOCIAL ISSUES VENUE NEED REPLY. Submit pictures and resumes (including your return address on the letter of introduction) to P.O. Box 491, Commack, NY 11725.
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NYC FRINGE FESTIVAL: "A MAN’S A MAN"
New York City Fringe Festival seeking actors for a musical theatre production of "A Man’s a Man". Auditions will be held in June. Please send photo and resume to Leah Bonvissuto, 20 Skillman Avenue #2, Brooklyn, NY 11211. This play is being performed as part of New York City’s Fringe Festival in a cabaret setting. Although this is a "musical," they will not be casting strictly "musical theater performers" but more of great actors who can sing. Rehearsal July 1-August 11, 2006. Runs August 11-27, 2006. Seeking: Widow Leocadia Begbick: lead female, all ethnicities, 27-45. A brassy mother of 3 who runs a canteen. She is an earlier version of Mother Courage. Bloody Five: lead male, all ethnicities, 27-45. A vicious army sergeant with a weakness for women. Jobia Begbick: female, all ethnicitied, 18-30, punk/goth model type actress who can play an instrument (any instrument). Please specify what instrument you can play and your level of training.
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CHORUS FOR PIRATES OF PENZANCE
Tuesday, June 27, 2006. 10AM- OPEN call for Very Strong Male Singers (looking for special skills), 2:00 pm - Open call for Very Strong Female Singers who move well. Chelsea Studios, 151 West 26th Street, 6th floor. Goodspeed Opera House is holding open call auditions for Pirates of Penzance. Please prepare a brief legit musical theatre song and bring sheet music. This is an OPEN Call. Equity Chorus Procedures are NOT in effect. No Equity Monitor provided. Producers run all aspects of the audition. AEA members are encouraged to attend the AEA chorus call on Monday, June 26th. Seeking Non-Equity performers for ensemble slots and for "swings." All Non-Equity performers will be eligible to enroll in the Equity Membership Candidacy program and will have the opportunity to join AEA at the end of the run. Callbacks will be on the 6th & 7th of July. Please see above for more information.
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"JEKYLL AND HYDE" IN WISCONSIN
The Armory Dinner Theatre in Janesville, Wisconsin (www.janesvillearmory.com) is seeking male and female leads for "Jekyll & Hyde" the musical. Contract dates will be from August 26-November 5, 2006. Please submit headshot and resume to: Jim Tropp, The Armory Dinner Theatre, P.O. Box 8038, Janesville, Wisconsin 53547-8038 or email jimt@janesvillearmory.com. Competitive salary, Travel, Housing, Health Club, and Workers Comp provided. Seeking Henry Jekyll/Edward Hyde: Late 20s-30s, male, baritone/tenor, excellent singer, handsome, strong physical presence. Lucy Harris: 20s-30s, female, a prostitute, attractive, any ethnicity, excellent singer with seductive physical presence.
Sunday, June 04, 2006
Musical Theatre Workshop, Airline Entertainment TV, Star Power Conference, International Talent Conference, 60th Annual Tony Awards, Banff World Telev
Filmmakers and Financial Managers can attend a presentation that explores why film and television are a good investment and why investors should act now at "Producer School Series Reviewing the 2004 American Jobs Creation Act" which will be held June 4 in Seattle. ASCAP will hold a Foundation Musical Theatre Workshop for producing musicals, and led by Academy Award-winning composer/lyricist Stephen Schwartz, from June 5-8 in New York. The "anti-American Idol" singer-songwriter contest - LAMN Jam Slamm!! - concludes a year-long talent search for the year's Top Performer with a presentation at a Los Angeles music venue on June 5. World Airline Entertainment TV Market 2006, an inflight entertainment showcase event that offers buyers and sellers of short subject fare an opportunity to meet in a formal exhibition setting, gets underway in Brighton from June 5-6. mediabistro.com and MTV Casting Assistant Becky Hayes host a networking party for media professionals only on June 6 in Hollywood. Promotion Marketing Association's 15th Annual Star Power Conference, June 6-7 in Universal City, offers solutions for what you need to know to stay ahead of the curve in an ever-changing world of entertainment marketing. Opening June 8, two days of panels, demo listening sessions, legal clinics and more happen at the 12th Annual North by Northeast Music and Film Festival in Toronto, with former Police drummer Stewart Copeland conducting a celebrity interview as an added attraction. International Talent Conference is open to anyone interested in exploring and pursuing a career in modeling and/or acting, including parents with infants that are being considered, at a June 10 workshop in New York. "The Hollywood Insider", a free career guidance counseling session that covers ways to improve your ability to raise filmmaking funds, how actors can avoid a work slowdown, and more showbiz career advice, is held June 11 in Van Nuys. The 60th Annual Tony Awards presentation will be held in New York and telecast over the CBS network June 11. Content creation event, Banff World Television Festival, once again stages its signature pitching sessions offering valuable exposure to a wide audience of producers, commissioning editors, broadcast executives when it meets in Alberta, June 11-14. At the Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony taking place June 15 in New York, Kris Kristofferson receives the Johnny Mercer Award among the many highlights. On June 17 in Torrance, and under the direction of Maestro Frank Fetta, the Torrance Symphony performs an evening of "Music Of The Movie" in a benefit performance to support the Symphony's upcoming series of free public concerts. CBS' 'Early Show' anchor Rene Syler hosts the Gracie Allen Awards Luncheon in New York on June 20 supporting American Women in Radio and Television. MOBfest Music Business Seminar in Chicago has three http://www.blogger.com/img/gl.link.gifdays of musical band showcasing, demo listening panels and more, running June 22-24. At the "Hollywood and Games Summit" in Beverly Hills, business and creative visionaries from both industries - film and videogames - address synchronized production and other topics when they meet on June 27. ASCAP and MySpace.com have teamed up to create a music showcase series deigned to highlight music in local communities, and they will present such a showcase June 20 in Los Angeles. For "London Calling: The Future of Music Business" interactive panels, workshops and presentations address a range of futuristic issues and tie into the special exhibition, "London Calling Live!" a VIP Club Lounge and exclusive area to network and explore business opportunities, and a wide range of evening events throughout London, two days, June 29-30.
The above events are only a sampling of what is listed. Many of the events above have a submission process for indie and/or performing artists to take part in. Complete details are on the "Media, Entertainment and Performing Arts Industry News and Events" page at http://www.actorschecklist.com/news.html. Experience the newly relaunched message board on The Actor's Checklist which now permits user profiles and private messaging which you can find at http://actorschecklist.com/phpBB2/.
The above events are only a sampling of what is listed. Many of the events above have a submission process for indie and/or performing artists to take part in. Complete details are on the "Media, Entertainment and Performing Arts Industry News and Events" page at http://www.actorschecklist.com/news.html. Experience the newly relaunched message board on The Actor's Checklist which now permits user profiles and private messaging which you can find at http://actorschecklist.com/phpBB2/.
Saturday, May 27, 2006
Casting News Hot Off The Wire!
ASSOCIATED ARTISTS INTERNATIONAL, LLC CASTS FEATURE FILM "THE PAYBACK MAN" IN LOS ANGELES
Non-Union. Director: Ivan Rogers. Casting for the role of Stefana Castro. It is the female lead. We are looking for a special talent that is versatile, courageous, and willing to take chances. Someone that can offer, flavor, texture, and intensity to this project. Someone that can bring this interesting character to life. Though Stefana speaks with a “street” Latina accent that would at first indicate she is an uneducated “street chick,” she is actually a very clever, deep, and aware person. She sometimes uses her feminine wiles to get what she wants. She’s buxom and salvaje! Though she has aspirations, she is not delusional. Email: paybackmanthemovie@yahoo.com Female / 25-30 yrs. / Latin American. Requires Nudity. Expires June 23.
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HLB PRODUCTIONS THEATRICAL PROJECT"THE HAT LEFT BEHIND" IN NYC
Union. Director: Tba. Open Call (Aea) Non union will be seen if time permits. Will accept p/r/s) Aea Off-Broadway Mini Contract. Studio Theater in Theatre Row. Producers and Directors will be in attendance. Friday, June 2, 10 Am - 6 Pm lunch 1:30-2:30. Sign-in begins at 9:30. Location: Dionysus Group, Fiske Studio, 270 West 36 Street, 2nd Flr. (near 8th Ave.) Prepare a dramatic contemporary monologue no longer than one minute. Submit by June 2.
Breakdown:
Male / 61+ yrs. / Any Ethnicity. Old Man: beginning stages of Alzheimer's, must have American accent (co-lead).
Male / 25-30 yrs. / Any Ethnicity. Reporter: plays several roles in the world of an inmate ina nursing home (co-lead).
Male / 25-30 yrs. / Any Ethnicity. Orderly: must not be over 6 ft. tall
Female / 25-30 yrs. / Any Ethnicity. Volunteer: young woman volunteering in hospital.
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TEEN SPOOF FEATURE FILM FROM GABRIELLE MANNING CASTING
Union. Director: Samson White. Need females who look like any the following actresses for feature comedy spoof on young Hollywood: Shiri Appleby, Mischa Barton, Rachel Bilson, Elisha Cuthbert, Heather Graham, Anne Hathaway, Katherine Heigl, Katie Holmes, Kiera Knightley, Alyssa Milano, Natalie Portman. Send email: gmanningcasting@yahoo.com of a body shot along with your headshot. Please specify in subject of email which actress you resemble. Submit by June 22.
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AMBUSH GROUP PRODUCING CORPORATE VIDEO "CHEP PARTY"
Orlando Ad Agency is casting three video spots to be shot overnight in Orlando on June 14th. Setting is a casual cocktail party. Need 6 males, 3 females, age 30-40. Audition will require a script-read and a prepared one-minute comedic monologue. Headshot and resume preferred. Auditions will be held at: 62 W. Colonial Dr. #210, Orlando, Florida 32801. Please call Jen or email to make an appointment: 407.359.8581, email: jen@ambushgroup.com. For more info, please visit www.ambushgroup.com/audition. Expires June 21.
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GZFX AND STUNTS SEEKING STUNT PERFORMERS FOR BOLLYWOOD PICTURE
Non-Union. Director: Brian Schuley. Two Asian stunt perfoermers wanted. One male. one female. Must have martial arts and screenfighting background. Contact Brian Schuley at 201-675-1118.
Breakdown:
Male / 25-30 yrs. / Asian. Asian male stunt performer/Martial arts and screenfighting experience a must.
Female / 25-30 yrs. / Asian. Asian female stunt performer/Martial Arts and screenfighting experience a must.
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RENNAISSANCE MAN PRODUCTIONS CASTING FOR "NEMESIS" FEATURE IN SOUTH FLORIDA
Union. Director: Lee Cipolla. Renaissance Man Productions, LLC is seeking energetic and enthusiastic actors for parts in the feature film “NEMESIS A/R.” The film is a Hip-Hop Drama based around the Miami entertainment scene, so we are casting for characters generally found in the music industry (i.e. Musicians, Entourage Members, and Label Executives). Please call RENAISSANCE MAN @ 786-624-0249 to set an appointment to audition or send your headshots and resume to k_hova@yahoo.com. Filming will begin in June.
Breakdown:
Male / 18-24 yrs. / African American. Nemesis: 21-25 yr old black male, rapper, outgoing in performance, introspective in real life. We would prefer a rapper that would like to showcase their music for the songs in the movie but must be able to ACT! Very challenging role. We will also look at actors who can play rappers.
Male / 25-30 yrs. / African American. Razor Ric: rapper, intense, angry, driven to succeed, lives up the lifestyle
Male / 25-30 yrs. / African American. Michael: manager, cool yet professional
Male / 31-40 yrs. / African American. Jason: Record exec on the rise, well spoken, arrogant.
Female / 18-24 yrs. / African American. Pamela: pretty, wholesome, caring.
Male / 25-30 yrs. / African American. Rapper Entourage: Different types welcome.
Male / 25-30 yrs. / African American. Bulky Bodyguard.
Male / 41-50 yrs. / White. Stanley: crass producer/record exec type, very vulgar.
Either gender / Any yrs. / Any Ethnicity. Various Bit roles (i.e. reporters, groupies, models, extras).
Apply to: Ken Hova at: jeremymitchell4@aol.com. Casting Info: (Location) CineVision, Inc. 13706 NE 11th Ave. Miami, Fl 33161, 786-624-0249 (For more info or directions). Apply by May 28.
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LUCINE DISTRIBUTION CASTING FOR FEATURE FILM "BIRD'S EYE" IN LOS ANGELES
Non-Union. Director: Vahe Mansourian. Set against the spectacular Southern California deserts, this multicultural suspense thriller takes us on an action-packed journey of seven birdwatchers, all with different motives, where love and destruction blossom.
Breakdown:
Female / 31-40 yrs. / Asian. SU (supporting, 30-40) Asian beauty, an aspiring journalist - a poet.
Male / 51-60 yrs. / East European. Mr. KOSLOV (supporting, 55-65) Russian businessman and a humorous politician.
Female / 31-40 yrs. / Mediterranean. ANGELA (lead, 28-35) Anglo American with some signs of Native American or Latino roots, an adventurous tour guide - controversial yet spiritual.
Female / 18-24 yrs. / White. JEWEL (lead, 15-17, must be 18 or older) Caucasian, a misfit, a rebellious teenager - bold & vulnerable.
Male / 41-50 yrs. / White. VICTOR (lead, 40-55) Caucasian, a notorious poacher, suave yet vicious man.
Male / 31-40 yrs. / White. ROCKY (lead, 30-35) Caucasian, a handsome, successful ex-stockbroker and recovering heroin addict.
Apply to: Vahe Mansourian at mail@lucineentertainment.com. P.O. Box 2987, Hollywood, CA 90078, USA. Web: http://www.LucineDistribution.com. Submit by June 18.
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DEVON MEDIA GROUP CASTING FOR INDIE "CAVALCARE LA TIGRE" IN MIAMI
Non-Union. Director: Alexander Pickl. 'Cavalcare La Tigre', an independent movie about ultimate fighting and cage fighting, shot in the Miami area in June and July 2006. Fully compensated payment negotiable.
Breakdown:
Male / 31-40 yrs. / Latin American. Ringo the Beast, arrogant, vain character with fighting skills.
Male / 51-60 yrs. / Latin American. wise teacher.
Female / 25-30 yrs. / Latin American. Anna, tough medical student, lead.
Male / 25-30 yrs. / Mixed Race. 'John', with fighting skills, lead, British accent; Actors of any ethnic background are welcome to apply!
Female / 25-30 yrs. / Mixed Race. Anna's girlfriend, street girl, supporting, actresses of any ethnic background are welcome to apply.
Male / 41-50 yrs. / White. bookmaker type.
Male / 25-30 yrs. / Any Ethnicity, supporting characters and cage fighters, actors of all backgrounds with fighting skills.
Male / 41-50 yrs. / Any Ethnicity, fight coach.
Please email resume, head-shot, and one recent 'snapshot' to Oliver, Gabor at DevonMediaGroup@aol.com. Must be 18 and older and legal to work in the United States. Expires June 18.
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CASTING FILM "FACES OF WAR"
Director: Harriet Spitzer-Picker. Written by: Stephanie Liss. Casting Director: Robin D. Carus. Dates of rehearsal: TBD. Performs: one night only 7/10/06. Please send all headshots to: Robin D. Carus 151 West 26th Street 7th Floor NYC 10001 or Email them to Alisaha2@aol.com. BREAKDOWN: BENNY BAR YA’AKOV (mid 30s-early 40s). Male. Professor. Israeli Mossad agent. SEFFA BAR YA’AKOV (30s) Woman. Benny’s wife. Should have a more Israeli look. DAVID AKHMED (mid 30s-early 40s). Male. Professor. Palestinian. AMINA AKHMED (mid 30s-early 40s). Female. David’s wife. Palestinian. ZVIKA (30s-40s) Male. Israeli. Top Mossad agent. CHILD #1 8 year old suicide bomber. URI BAR YA’AKOV (8-10 years old) Boy. Should be earnest. SALAH AKHMED (8-10 years old) Boy. ABUJIHAD RACHMAN WAZIR (late 40s-mid 50s) Leader of the terrorist organization. KHALID MAHMOUD (19-21 years old) College student, Terrorist group member. AVI BAR YA’AKOV (late 60s-early 70s) Benny's father.
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COMEDY "KONGS REUNION" IN HANOVER
Non-union performers needed by Inn Productions in Hanover - NH, for a new comedy by Marisa Smith, Kong’s Reunion. There is no pay but transportation and housing provided. Looking for actors with great comic timing who move well: Father Stan Regalo: 30s to 40s, priest, handsome, intense. Kong: 30s to 40s, can play very old man. Dotsie: 30s to 40s, soap star. Guppy: 30s to 40s, down-to-earth, a mother. Auditions will be May 24 & 25 in NYC. Rehearsals Aug 3-8. Performances Aug 9-13 at the Hanover Inn in Hanover, NH. Send pic & res to info@castingnewyork.com. Inn Productions, P.O. Box 127, Lyme, NH 03768.
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CASTING NYC PLAY "HUGGING THE SHOULDER"
Tentative audition dates June 14-17th by appointment only. Casting the new play "Hugging the Shoulder" by Jerrod Bogard to be presented at the 2006 New York International Fringe Festival. M. Freeland, K.W. Marshall, Inky Thumbs Productions, Producers. Synopsis: A young man tries to get his brother off of heroine by kidnapping him and driving him cross-country. Character Breakdowns-Jeremy: Late 20's/Mid 30's. A man child. Prone to swings of mood and character - One moment he's in charge and responsible. The next he's a victim and martyr. Must play guitar. Derrick: Mid-Late 20's. Jeremy's younger brother. Much more like his brother than he suspects himself to be. He's an idealist afraid to act on his ideals. Must play guitar. Christy: Early-Mid 20's. Jeremy's girlfriend. Sweetly co-dependent. An extrovert. She needs constant validation. Officer: Highway Patrolman. (male or female). *All characters must have a standard American dialect. Natural Southern accent a plus. Auditions by Appointment only. Please send P&R to: Inky Thumbs Productions. C/O M. Freeland 24-21 43rd Street, 3rd Floor. Astoria, NY 11103 or by e-mail: info@castingnewyork.com. Auditions tentatively scheduled for June 14-17th. Stipend Provided.
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ALLENBERRY PLAYHOUSE CASTING NYC PRODUCTION "PUMP BOYS & DINETTES"
Allenberry Playhouse is scheduling Tuesday May 30th auditions in NYC for PUMP BOYS & DINETTES (performing Sept 6 – October 1), casting 4 actor-musicans for Jackson, L.M., Eddie, and Jim. Auditioners should prepare 16 bars of an up-tempo song and a 1-minute monologue; guitar and accordion players, please bring instruments. Potential for cross-casting in other fall/winter shows, depending on availability (consult other Allenberry job postings). To schedule an appointment, contact aberryart@hotmail.com; visit www.allenberry.com for more information on our season.
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ACTORS/SINGERS FOR MURDER MYSTERY
Allenberry Playhouse is scheduling Tuesday May 30th auditions in NYC for interactive Murder Mystery GOLD RUSH & BEANS (performing weekends only Oct 2006 – April 2007); all performers should demonstrate strong acting and singing skills, some dancing, and an ability to interact with guests while maintaining character. Auditioners should prepare 16 bars of an up-tempo song and a 1-minute monologue. Casting: Brit Gold, female, mid-20s, strong singer; Noah Rush, mid-20s, strong singer; Bubba Bean, 30-50; Buzzy Bean, male, 25-35; Bibi Bean female, 25-35; Tabby Groan, female, 35+; Stella Fingers, mid-20s; Lovey Bean, 30-50; Calypso Kew, late 20s+. Potential for cross-casting in other fall/winter shows, depending on availability (consult other Allenberry job postings). To schedule an appointment, contact aberryart@hotmail.com; visit www.allenberry.com for more information on our season.
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HEADSHOT/RESUME REQUEST
Rachel Hutt, Brandon Pane, Sarah Nerboso, and Chris deRoos seek male performers for an up coming piece entitled "The Green Fairy." This is a multi-media, movement-oriented performance art piece about the relationship between Absinthe, (The Green Fairy) and an Artist in turn-of-the-century Paris. Must be interested in performance art and available in the evenings and weekends. Rehearsals start June 10 and performances are July 27-30th with the very likely possibility of extending the run to the following weekend in a different space. Rehearsals and performances are held in Brooklyn. If interested please e-mail resume and headshot to Rachel at rachelhutt@yahoo.com. Must be received by May 19 for consideration. From there we will call interested parties, set up 10 minute audition appointments, and e-mail sides to auditioners. Males reading for Artist must be comfortable with brief nudity. All performers must be willing to act parts of text in French. Auditions are May 29 and 30 at "The Room." 520 8th Ave. Suite 326 from 6:30pm-9pm.
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UNTITLED FEATURE
Filming in Asbury Park & New Brunswick NJ. Non-Union. No Pay. Independent feature film, lensing this summer is seeking talented and responsible actors. Festival bound film will be shooting on weekends only during later July and August in and around central New Jersey towns. All actors will not be paid. We are festival bound and have a major sponsor, so this will be worth your while as an artist. Serious applicants only, no flakes who are doing mass responses. Must have ability to find transport to and from the city if you are from NY. If from NJ, please have reliable transportation. We will have a Pa who will handle some driving of actors to help defray travel costs when possible. See our web site http://rucksackfilms.com for more details. Breakdowns: Female: 41-50, African American. Vivacious and caring actor to play the nurse who overseas the family. Comedic flare is necessary. Age range 35-50. Male: 31-40, White. Requires Nudity. Lead role. Male, with developed upper body. Looking for shorter to medium height, 5'7 to 5'9' Muscular or athletic build a plus. Ability to bowl and lift weights a plus. Comedic and dramatic ability needed to anchor film. 38-45 years of age. Female: 61+, White. Slight build, less than 150 pounds. Need Irish or European ancestry female to play and ailing matriarch of a failing family with spunk and vitality. Aging hippy. Female: 25-30, White. Female co-star, with comedic and dramatic touch for off beat sentimentality, think Royal Tennebaums. Tattoos a plus. Height between 5'2 and 5'8' Body type slender or curvy OK. Age range 27-34. Female: 41-50, White. Female, age 38-48 to play the sister to the lead. Light complexion and features a plus but not a must. Any body type and size OK. Male: 51-60, White. Mentor role, think Obi-wan meets mr. Miagi to over see the training of the lead character. Must have gravitas and a penchant for old school acting. Age 55-70 OK. A bowler is a plus.
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COMEDIC SHORT
Casting for a Short comedic coming of age film filming last weekend of May & weekends during June. Indepent, low-budget production. Dialogue heavy, seeking young actors comfortable with heavy dialogue, improvising and humorous situations. Submit only if available weekends in May/June. Seeking actors who are easy to get along with & will stick to shooting schedule if cast. Filming over five 8-10 hour weekend days & there'll be a few rehearsal days. Director & small crew have worked with young actors before. Please include contact e-mail address. We're Not necessarily seeking the most experienced actors just ones who are the best for the part. While there's no pay; food, credit copy will be provided. The Short will be submitted to several film festivals. Story Line: Jamie doesn't fit into any of the social groups around her. Her former friends have found new cliques to be part of and she is constantly changing her identity to fit into different cliques. Which leads to several humorous situations and causes her to revaluate her life. Nothing inappropriate although the humor does make fun of all the cliques that follow. Must be able to get to Northern NJ and/or Rockland County, NY. Please Submit Following: Resume, photos and a note with your submission letting us know which part you’re submitting for & why the character appeals to you. Mail to Tamir, Can Do Films, 13 Bonnie Lane, New City, NY 10956, email candofilms@yahoo.com. Breakdowns: Female: 15-17, Any Ethnicity. JAMIE - Lead / FEMALE / 16-18 / Funny, full of life, odd,, can look like she’s part of different cliques (i.e. punk, hip-hop, preppy, etc).. PLEASE SEND a few standard COLOR photos of yourself, especialy if they show you in different costumes or appearances (i.e. athletic, preppy, hip-hop, punk, the more the better). Not just a headshot. Also, please list height and why you would want to play someone who is constantly changing her identity. Describe your sense of humor, if possible. ALSO, since there are so many parts and so many actressess submitting for Jamie please include which other role you would like to submit for. Male: 15-17, Any Ethnicity. Punk Guyl (15-18)– Rude punk/goth type, rejects Jamie out of his clique. EDGY, funny and if you have a pic that depicts this look that would be best to submit. Male or female: Any age/ethnicity. Gameboard Geek(male and female: 15-18)- Sci-fi/Lord of the Rings geeky types, who are obssessed with Sci-fi/fantasy type board games and if you have a pic that depicts this look that would be best to submit. Female: 18-24, Any Ethnicity. Lesbian Clique (17-20)– girls who are part of the lesbian clique who try to come on to Jamie. Female: 15-17, Any Ethnicity. Promiscuous Girls (16-19) - uninibited, promiscuous type who are vulgar in their speech and attire. Female: 15-17, Any Ethnicity. Hip-Hop Girl (15-18)– rapper, singer, home girl type who rejects Jamie out of their clique and if you have a pic that depicts this look that would be best to submit.
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STAGE MANAGER
Stage Manager needed immediately for an off-off Broadway show at the Gene Frankel Theater. Show is running the last two weeks of June and first week of July. Pays $200 Please contact Ian Schoen of The Legitimate Theater Company. Email: ianschoen@msn.com, Phone: 985.705.9016. Compensation: $200 Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster. Phone calls about this job are ok. Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.
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PRODUCTION INTERN FOR IMAGINASIAN TV
ImaginAsian TV, America’s First 24/7 Asian American Television Network, is looking for an intern to join the Production Department at our New York headquarters in midtown Manhattan. Join a group of young and creative individuals in a nice, friendly environment. If you are interested in learning more about the entertainment industry, this is the place for you! This internship is perfect for recent grads or students looking to have fun this summer! You’ll learn about all aspects in the production field and this is also a great opportunity for growth for those who demonstrate a high level of performance. Qualifications: Excellent written, oral, and organizational skills & ability to multi-task. Knowledge of Final Cut Pro. Comfortable using Macintosh computers. Job duties include: Assisting in pre and post production shootings, web presence, administrative work, audio recording, & light graphic design. Editing on Final Cut Pro. Logging programs, shows, etc. Helping out on shoots for programs, promos, pilots, etc. Conducting research on the internet. Running production related errands. Compensation: $20 a day with opportunity for growth. School credit (if applicable). Hours: Flexible, full days preferred, must be able to start as soon as possible. Please send resume & cover letter to: ddelorenzo@iatv.tv.
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Non-Union. Director: Ivan Rogers. Casting for the role of Stefana Castro. It is the female lead. We are looking for a special talent that is versatile, courageous, and willing to take chances. Someone that can offer, flavor, texture, and intensity to this project. Someone that can bring this interesting character to life. Though Stefana speaks with a “street” Latina accent that would at first indicate she is an uneducated “street chick,” she is actually a very clever, deep, and aware person. She sometimes uses her feminine wiles to get what she wants. She’s buxom and salvaje! Though she has aspirations, she is not delusional. Email: paybackmanthemovie@yahoo.com Female / 25-30 yrs. / Latin American. Requires Nudity. Expires June 23.
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HLB PRODUCTIONS THEATRICAL PROJECT"THE HAT LEFT BEHIND" IN NYC
Union. Director: Tba. Open Call (Aea) Non union will be seen if time permits. Will accept p/r/s) Aea Off-Broadway Mini Contract. Studio Theater in Theatre Row. Producers and Directors will be in attendance. Friday, June 2, 10 Am - 6 Pm lunch 1:30-2:30. Sign-in begins at 9:30. Location: Dionysus Group, Fiske Studio, 270 West 36 Street, 2nd Flr. (near 8th Ave.) Prepare a dramatic contemporary monologue no longer than one minute. Submit by June 2.
Breakdown:
Male / 61+ yrs. / Any Ethnicity. Old Man: beginning stages of Alzheimer's, must have American accent (co-lead).
Male / 25-30 yrs. / Any Ethnicity. Reporter: plays several roles in the world of an inmate ina nursing home (co-lead).
Male / 25-30 yrs. / Any Ethnicity. Orderly: must not be over 6 ft. tall
Female / 25-30 yrs. / Any Ethnicity. Volunteer: young woman volunteering in hospital.
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TEEN SPOOF FEATURE FILM FROM GABRIELLE MANNING CASTING
Union. Director: Samson White. Need females who look like any the following actresses for feature comedy spoof on young Hollywood: Shiri Appleby, Mischa Barton, Rachel Bilson, Elisha Cuthbert, Heather Graham, Anne Hathaway, Katherine Heigl, Katie Holmes, Kiera Knightley, Alyssa Milano, Natalie Portman. Send email: gmanningcasting@yahoo.com of a body shot along with your headshot. Please specify in subject of email which actress you resemble. Submit by June 22.
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AMBUSH GROUP PRODUCING CORPORATE VIDEO "CHEP PARTY"
Orlando Ad Agency is casting three video spots to be shot overnight in Orlando on June 14th. Setting is a casual cocktail party. Need 6 males, 3 females, age 30-40. Audition will require a script-read and a prepared one-minute comedic monologue. Headshot and resume preferred. Auditions will be held at: 62 W. Colonial Dr. #210, Orlando, Florida 32801. Please call Jen or email to make an appointment: 407.359.8581, email: jen@ambushgroup.com. For more info, please visit www.ambushgroup.com/audition. Expires June 21.
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GZFX AND STUNTS SEEKING STUNT PERFORMERS FOR BOLLYWOOD PICTURE
Non-Union. Director: Brian Schuley. Two Asian stunt perfoermers wanted. One male. one female. Must have martial arts and screenfighting background. Contact Brian Schuley at 201-675-1118.
Breakdown:
Male / 25-30 yrs. / Asian. Asian male stunt performer/Martial arts and screenfighting experience a must.
Female / 25-30 yrs. / Asian. Asian female stunt performer/Martial Arts and screenfighting experience a must.
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RENNAISSANCE MAN PRODUCTIONS CASTING FOR "NEMESIS" FEATURE IN SOUTH FLORIDA
Union. Director: Lee Cipolla. Renaissance Man Productions, LLC is seeking energetic and enthusiastic actors for parts in the feature film “NEMESIS A/R.” The film is a Hip-Hop Drama based around the Miami entertainment scene, so we are casting for characters generally found in the music industry (i.e. Musicians, Entourage Members, and Label Executives). Please call RENAISSANCE MAN @ 786-624-0249 to set an appointment to audition or send your headshots and resume to k_hova@yahoo.com. Filming will begin in June.
Breakdown:
Male / 18-24 yrs. / African American. Nemesis: 21-25 yr old black male, rapper, outgoing in performance, introspective in real life. We would prefer a rapper that would like to showcase their music for the songs in the movie but must be able to ACT! Very challenging role. We will also look at actors who can play rappers.
Male / 25-30 yrs. / African American. Razor Ric: rapper, intense, angry, driven to succeed, lives up the lifestyle
Male / 25-30 yrs. / African American. Michael: manager, cool yet professional
Male / 31-40 yrs. / African American. Jason: Record exec on the rise, well spoken, arrogant.
Female / 18-24 yrs. / African American. Pamela: pretty, wholesome, caring.
Male / 25-30 yrs. / African American. Rapper Entourage: Different types welcome.
Male / 25-30 yrs. / African American. Bulky Bodyguard.
Male / 41-50 yrs. / White. Stanley: crass producer/record exec type, very vulgar.
Either gender / Any yrs. / Any Ethnicity. Various Bit roles (i.e. reporters, groupies, models, extras).
Apply to: Ken Hova at: jeremymitchell4@aol.com. Casting Info: (Location) CineVision, Inc. 13706 NE 11th Ave. Miami, Fl 33161, 786-624-0249 (For more info or directions). Apply by May 28.
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LUCINE DISTRIBUTION CASTING FOR FEATURE FILM "BIRD'S EYE" IN LOS ANGELES
Non-Union. Director: Vahe Mansourian. Set against the spectacular Southern California deserts, this multicultural suspense thriller takes us on an action-packed journey of seven birdwatchers, all with different motives, where love and destruction blossom.
Breakdown:
Female / 31-40 yrs. / Asian. SU (supporting, 30-40) Asian beauty, an aspiring journalist - a poet.
Male / 51-60 yrs. / East European. Mr. KOSLOV (supporting, 55-65) Russian businessman and a humorous politician.
Female / 31-40 yrs. / Mediterranean. ANGELA (lead, 28-35) Anglo American with some signs of Native American or Latino roots, an adventurous tour guide - controversial yet spiritual.
Female / 18-24 yrs. / White. JEWEL (lead, 15-17, must be 18 or older) Caucasian, a misfit, a rebellious teenager - bold & vulnerable.
Male / 41-50 yrs. / White. VICTOR (lead, 40-55) Caucasian, a notorious poacher, suave yet vicious man.
Male / 31-40 yrs. / White. ROCKY (lead, 30-35) Caucasian, a handsome, successful ex-stockbroker and recovering heroin addict.
Apply to: Vahe Mansourian at mail@lucineentertainment.com. P.O. Box 2987, Hollywood, CA 90078, USA. Web: http://www.LucineDistribution.com. Submit by June 18.
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DEVON MEDIA GROUP CASTING FOR INDIE "CAVALCARE LA TIGRE" IN MIAMI
Non-Union. Director: Alexander Pickl. 'Cavalcare La Tigre', an independent movie about ultimate fighting and cage fighting, shot in the Miami area in June and July 2006. Fully compensated payment negotiable.
Breakdown:
Male / 31-40 yrs. / Latin American. Ringo the Beast, arrogant, vain character with fighting skills.
Male / 51-60 yrs. / Latin American. wise teacher.
Female / 25-30 yrs. / Latin American. Anna, tough medical student, lead.
Male / 25-30 yrs. / Mixed Race. 'John', with fighting skills, lead, British accent; Actors of any ethnic background are welcome to apply!
Female / 25-30 yrs. / Mixed Race. Anna's girlfriend, street girl, supporting, actresses of any ethnic background are welcome to apply.
Male / 41-50 yrs. / White. bookmaker type.
Male / 25-30 yrs. / Any Ethnicity, supporting characters and cage fighters, actors of all backgrounds with fighting skills.
Male / 41-50 yrs. / Any Ethnicity, fight coach.
Please email resume, head-shot, and one recent 'snapshot' to Oliver, Gabor at DevonMediaGroup@aol.com. Must be 18 and older and legal to work in the United States. Expires June 18.
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CASTING FILM "FACES OF WAR"
Director: Harriet Spitzer-Picker. Written by: Stephanie Liss. Casting Director: Robin D. Carus. Dates of rehearsal: TBD. Performs: one night only 7/10/06. Please send all headshots to: Robin D. Carus 151 West 26th Street 7th Floor NYC 10001 or Email them to Alisaha2@aol.com. BREAKDOWN: BENNY BAR YA’AKOV (mid 30s-early 40s). Male. Professor. Israeli Mossad agent. SEFFA BAR YA’AKOV (30s) Woman. Benny’s wife. Should have a more Israeli look. DAVID AKHMED (mid 30s-early 40s). Male. Professor. Palestinian. AMINA AKHMED (mid 30s-early 40s). Female. David’s wife. Palestinian. ZVIKA (30s-40s) Male. Israeli. Top Mossad agent. CHILD #1 8 year old suicide bomber. URI BAR YA’AKOV (8-10 years old) Boy. Should be earnest. SALAH AKHMED (8-10 years old) Boy. ABUJIHAD RACHMAN WAZIR (late 40s-mid 50s) Leader of the terrorist organization. KHALID MAHMOUD (19-21 years old) College student, Terrorist group member. AVI BAR YA’AKOV (late 60s-early 70s) Benny's father.
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COMEDY "KONGS REUNION" IN HANOVER
Non-union performers needed by Inn Productions in Hanover - NH, for a new comedy by Marisa Smith, Kong’s Reunion. There is no pay but transportation and housing provided. Looking for actors with great comic timing who move well: Father Stan Regalo: 30s to 40s, priest, handsome, intense. Kong: 30s to 40s, can play very old man. Dotsie: 30s to 40s, soap star. Guppy: 30s to 40s, down-to-earth, a mother. Auditions will be May 24 & 25 in NYC. Rehearsals Aug 3-8. Performances Aug 9-13 at the Hanover Inn in Hanover, NH. Send pic & res to info@castingnewyork.com. Inn Productions, P.O. Box 127, Lyme, NH 03768.
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CASTING NYC PLAY "HUGGING THE SHOULDER"
Tentative audition dates June 14-17th by appointment only. Casting the new play "Hugging the Shoulder" by Jerrod Bogard to be presented at the 2006 New York International Fringe Festival. M. Freeland, K.W. Marshall, Inky Thumbs Productions, Producers. Synopsis: A young man tries to get his brother off of heroine by kidnapping him and driving him cross-country. Character Breakdowns-Jeremy: Late 20's/Mid 30's. A man child. Prone to swings of mood and character - One moment he's in charge and responsible. The next he's a victim and martyr. Must play guitar. Derrick: Mid-Late 20's. Jeremy's younger brother. Much more like his brother than he suspects himself to be. He's an idealist afraid to act on his ideals. Must play guitar. Christy: Early-Mid 20's. Jeremy's girlfriend. Sweetly co-dependent. An extrovert. She needs constant validation. Officer: Highway Patrolman. (male or female). *All characters must have a standard American dialect. Natural Southern accent a plus. Auditions by Appointment only. Please send P&R to: Inky Thumbs Productions. C/O M. Freeland 24-21 43rd Street, 3rd Floor. Astoria, NY 11103 or by e-mail: info@castingnewyork.com. Auditions tentatively scheduled for June 14-17th. Stipend Provided.
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ALLENBERRY PLAYHOUSE CASTING NYC PRODUCTION "PUMP BOYS & DINETTES"
Allenberry Playhouse is scheduling Tuesday May 30th auditions in NYC for PUMP BOYS & DINETTES (performing Sept 6 – October 1), casting 4 actor-musicans for Jackson, L.M., Eddie, and Jim. Auditioners should prepare 16 bars of an up-tempo song and a 1-minute monologue; guitar and accordion players, please bring instruments. Potential for cross-casting in other fall/winter shows, depending on availability (consult other Allenberry job postings). To schedule an appointment, contact aberryart@hotmail.com; visit www.allenberry.com for more information on our season.
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ACTORS/SINGERS FOR MURDER MYSTERY
Allenberry Playhouse is scheduling Tuesday May 30th auditions in NYC for interactive Murder Mystery GOLD RUSH & BEANS (performing weekends only Oct 2006 – April 2007); all performers should demonstrate strong acting and singing skills, some dancing, and an ability to interact with guests while maintaining character. Auditioners should prepare 16 bars of an up-tempo song and a 1-minute monologue. Casting: Brit Gold, female, mid-20s, strong singer; Noah Rush, mid-20s, strong singer; Bubba Bean, 30-50; Buzzy Bean, male, 25-35; Bibi Bean female, 25-35; Tabby Groan, female, 35+; Stella Fingers, mid-20s; Lovey Bean, 30-50; Calypso Kew, late 20s+. Potential for cross-casting in other fall/winter shows, depending on availability (consult other Allenberry job postings). To schedule an appointment, contact aberryart@hotmail.com; visit www.allenberry.com for more information on our season.
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HEADSHOT/RESUME REQUEST
Rachel Hutt, Brandon Pane, Sarah Nerboso, and Chris deRoos seek male performers for an up coming piece entitled "The Green Fairy." This is a multi-media, movement-oriented performance art piece about the relationship between Absinthe, (The Green Fairy) and an Artist in turn-of-the-century Paris. Must be interested in performance art and available in the evenings and weekends. Rehearsals start June 10 and performances are July 27-30th with the very likely possibility of extending the run to the following weekend in a different space. Rehearsals and performances are held in Brooklyn. If interested please e-mail resume and headshot to Rachel at rachelhutt@yahoo.com. Must be received by May 19 for consideration. From there we will call interested parties, set up 10 minute audition appointments, and e-mail sides to auditioners. Males reading for Artist must be comfortable with brief nudity. All performers must be willing to act parts of text in French. Auditions are May 29 and 30 at "The Room." 520 8th Ave. Suite 326 from 6:30pm-9pm.
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UNTITLED FEATURE
Filming in Asbury Park & New Brunswick NJ. Non-Union. No Pay. Independent feature film, lensing this summer is seeking talented and responsible actors. Festival bound film will be shooting on weekends only during later July and August in and around central New Jersey towns. All actors will not be paid. We are festival bound and have a major sponsor, so this will be worth your while as an artist. Serious applicants only, no flakes who are doing mass responses. Must have ability to find transport to and from the city if you are from NY. If from NJ, please have reliable transportation. We will have a Pa who will handle some driving of actors to help defray travel costs when possible. See our web site http://rucksackfilms.com for more details. Breakdowns: Female: 41-50, African American. Vivacious and caring actor to play the nurse who overseas the family. Comedic flare is necessary. Age range 35-50. Male: 31-40, White. Requires Nudity. Lead role. Male, with developed upper body. Looking for shorter to medium height, 5'7 to 5'9' Muscular or athletic build a plus. Ability to bowl and lift weights a plus. Comedic and dramatic ability needed to anchor film. 38-45 years of age. Female: 61+, White. Slight build, less than 150 pounds. Need Irish or European ancestry female to play and ailing matriarch of a failing family with spunk and vitality. Aging hippy. Female: 25-30, White. Female co-star, with comedic and dramatic touch for off beat sentimentality, think Royal Tennebaums. Tattoos a plus. Height between 5'2 and 5'8' Body type slender or curvy OK. Age range 27-34. Female: 41-50, White. Female, age 38-48 to play the sister to the lead. Light complexion and features a plus but not a must. Any body type and size OK. Male: 51-60, White. Mentor role, think Obi-wan meets mr. Miagi to over see the training of the lead character. Must have gravitas and a penchant for old school acting. Age 55-70 OK. A bowler is a plus.
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COMEDIC SHORT
Casting for a Short comedic coming of age film filming last weekend of May & weekends during June. Indepent, low-budget production. Dialogue heavy, seeking young actors comfortable with heavy dialogue, improvising and humorous situations. Submit only if available weekends in May/June. Seeking actors who are easy to get along with & will stick to shooting schedule if cast. Filming over five 8-10 hour weekend days & there'll be a few rehearsal days. Director & small crew have worked with young actors before. Please include contact e-mail address. We're Not necessarily seeking the most experienced actors just ones who are the best for the part. While there's no pay; food, credit copy will be provided. The Short will be submitted to several film festivals. Story Line: Jamie doesn't fit into any of the social groups around her. Her former friends have found new cliques to be part of and she is constantly changing her identity to fit into different cliques. Which leads to several humorous situations and causes her to revaluate her life. Nothing inappropriate although the humor does make fun of all the cliques that follow. Must be able to get to Northern NJ and/or Rockland County, NY. Please Submit Following: Resume, photos and a note with your submission letting us know which part you’re submitting for & why the character appeals to you. Mail to Tamir, Can Do Films, 13 Bonnie Lane, New City, NY 10956, email candofilms@yahoo.com. Breakdowns: Female: 15-17, Any Ethnicity. JAMIE - Lead / FEMALE / 16-18 / Funny, full of life, odd,, can look like she’s part of different cliques (i.e. punk, hip-hop, preppy, etc).. PLEASE SEND a few standard COLOR photos of yourself, especialy if they show you in different costumes or appearances (i.e. athletic, preppy, hip-hop, punk, the more the better). Not just a headshot. Also, please list height and why you would want to play someone who is constantly changing her identity. Describe your sense of humor, if possible. ALSO, since there are so many parts and so many actressess submitting for Jamie please include which other role you would like to submit for. Male: 15-17, Any Ethnicity. Punk Guyl (15-18)– Rude punk/goth type, rejects Jamie out of his clique. EDGY, funny and if you have a pic that depicts this look that would be best to submit. Male or female: Any age/ethnicity. Gameboard Geek(male and female: 15-18)- Sci-fi/Lord of the Rings geeky types, who are obssessed with Sci-fi/fantasy type board games and if you have a pic that depicts this look that would be best to submit. Female: 18-24, Any Ethnicity. Lesbian Clique (17-20)– girls who are part of the lesbian clique who try to come on to Jamie. Female: 15-17, Any Ethnicity. Promiscuous Girls (16-19) - uninibited, promiscuous type who are vulgar in their speech and attire. Female: 15-17, Any Ethnicity. Hip-Hop Girl (15-18)– rapper, singer, home girl type who rejects Jamie out of their clique and if you have a pic that depicts this look that would be best to submit.
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STAGE MANAGER
Stage Manager needed immediately for an off-off Broadway show at the Gene Frankel Theater. Show is running the last two weeks of June and first week of July. Pays $200 Please contact Ian Schoen of The Legitimate Theater Company. Email: ianschoen@msn.com, Phone: 985.705.9016. Compensation: $200 Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster. Phone calls about this job are ok. Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.
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PRODUCTION INTERN FOR IMAGINASIAN TV
ImaginAsian TV, America’s First 24/7 Asian American Television Network, is looking for an intern to join the Production Department at our New York headquarters in midtown Manhattan. Join a group of young and creative individuals in a nice, friendly environment. If you are interested in learning more about the entertainment industry, this is the place for you! This internship is perfect for recent grads or students looking to have fun this summer! You’ll learn about all aspects in the production field and this is also a great opportunity for growth for those who demonstrate a high level of performance. Qualifications: Excellent written, oral, and organizational skills & ability to multi-task. Knowledge of Final Cut Pro. Comfortable using Macintosh computers. Job duties include: Assisting in pre and post production shootings, web presence, administrative work, audio recording, & light graphic design. Editing on Final Cut Pro. Logging programs, shows, etc. Helping out on shoots for programs, promos, pilots, etc. Conducting research on the internet. Running production related errands. Compensation: $20 a day with opportunity for growth. School credit (if applicable). Hours: Flexible, full days preferred, must be able to start as soon as possible. Please send resume & cover letter to: ddelorenzo@iatv.tv.
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Thursday, May 11, 2006
Casting News Hot Off The Wire!
EYE WATER VIDEO CASTS FOR FEATURE PRESS 2 THE MOVIE
Non-Union. Director: David Miller. Needed 5 black women from age 21-40 for a outstanding movie that will be shot in Flint, Michigan. The movie is a real life story. Will give more details when you call. Outstanding script been trying to get 5 good black females for the last month so if you are not dependable dont call me David if dont have any skills dont worry about that all I'm asking is for good dependable actors. Apply to: David Miller, xavierunique@yahoo.com, phone: 810-624-7136
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MATTHEW BROTHERS INC. CASTS FOR "CELEBRITY" FEATURE TO BE SHOT IN HOLLYWOOD
Non-Union. Director: Steve. A Hollywood Film under development seeks Main Actors. The Movie portrays the Life and Attitudes of Celbrities in there day to day life, with shooting to begin June 10. Seeking 'Celebrity Look Alikes' for the leading roles. Seeking 'Tom Cruise' Look Alikes: The Leading Actor with excellent acting skills and looks and appearence of 'Tom Cruise' Age between: 25 - 40. Seeking 'Julia Roberts' Look Alikes:The leading actress with excellent acting skills and looks and appearence of 'Julia Roberts' Age between: 16 - 28. Email resume: reeljobs@yahoo.com
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CITY LIGHTS TELEVISION PRODUCING REALITY 'HOME MAKE-OVER' SHOW
Non-Union. Director: To be named. City Lights Televison is producing a televison 'home make-over' show that will air on WE: Women's Entertainment. Two Designers will compete to make-over multiple rooms in one house in order to create the perfect 'She House'. The designer who has decorated the most rooms, will win a cash prize. Afterwards, the house will be given away through a sweepstakes.
Seeking: 'Home Decorators/Designers' (Female / 25-30 yrs. / Any Ethnicity). Applicants should have 1-5 years experience as a Home Decorator, and have graduated from an accredited design school. TV/Film experience is a plus. 'Hunky Handyman' (Male / 25-30 yrs. / Any Ethnicity). Applicants should posses meduim level crafting, carpentry, electrical, and painting skills. TV/Film experience is a plus. Please send your resume & a picture to: SHcasting@citylightsmedia.com.
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BURNING HABITS CASTS FOR NYC THEATRE PRODUCTION
Union. Director: Blair Fell. Burning Habits is a 5 play, tragi-camp serial that runs over 5 months, Monday Nights Only, at Dillons Cabaret Theater in Mid-town Manhattan. It's a cult hit and we're looking for some excellent comediac actors to fill out our long-running company. Limited pay. Equity Showcase contract. (pending) Union or Non-Union. Fast learners. Short rehearsal time for each play. Mayhem and tons of fun. Genius only need apply. Great show in which to be seen. Lots of A-list celebrities and industry attends regularly.
Breakdowns:
Hecuba Baboom (30-40, African American) Hecuba is a voluptuious, larger than life, singing Gypsy. She tells you your future and then sings Disco songs about it. She usually speaks in some sort of funny accent but she can be from anywhere. West Indian? Black Russian? Romanian? Must have a giant personality and huge laugh. Think a Jamaican Nell Carter or Older Monique. Can be any size. Must have great voice and be an incredible entertainer and comedian.
Priapus (25-35, White) Handsome, articulate, intense bi-sexual vampire. Sexy in an hilariously heroic and SEXY way. Speaks in long poetic monologues. Great comedian, but classically trained actor would be best. Must be fine with kissing men and women.
Crow Gottahave (25-35, White) Hot, hunky, butch gay bartender. No-nonsense guy, who spends much of the play in a state of semi-catatonia. Great comedian, with an awesome bod. Will play some other parts as well … including OTIS D’GRETTS (Any age) – More serious acting character, southern White Trash wife abuser. One of the only truly heavy roles in the show. Must be fine with kissing men and women.
Apply to: Director, Burning Habits/Fell, 229 Hudson St. #3, Nyc, NY 10013; Email: burninghabits@aol.com; website: http://burninghabits.com/. Apply by April 19.
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ARRIBAFILMS PRODUCING SHORT FILM "MOVING UP" SHOT IN HOLLYWOOD
With Non-Union. Director: Luis Ortiz. "A Better Life."
Breakdowns:
Maria: 3-5 years old. Mexican (indigenous looks a plus). Full of curiosity and courage. Must speak Spanish.
Fabián: 13-15. Mexican (indigenous looks a plus). A kid forced by circumstances to be the man of the house. Must speak Spanish.
Angela: 17-19. Mexican (indigenous looks a plus). Sweet and Caring. The ethernal loving older sister. Must speak Spanish.
Eugenia: 38-45. Mexican (indigenous looks a plus). Homely Mother who has to see her kids part from home.
Manuel: 35-50. Mexican (indigenous looks a plus). A border Coyote. Warysome and carrying a permanent guilty conscience. A good person doing a terrible job.
Ramón: 35-45. Mexican (indigenous looks a plus). Border Coyote and human stock trafficant. Weathered and cold. Selfish and cruel. A bad man making a fortune.
Javier: 15-30. Mexican (indigenous looks a plus). Young Coyote. A fearful apprentice in a dangerous job. Good natured but eager to make a fortune.
Julia: 50-80. Mexican. Mexican (indigenous looks a plus). Ragged and tired of life.
Apply to: Oscar Ramirez, Arribafilms, 17550 burbank Boulevard #209, Encino, California 91316; Email: arribafilms@yahoo.com. Apply by May 20.
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HIP HOP STAGEPLAY
Sat, May 13th, 3pm Payan Theater (Times Square Arts Bldg.) 300 West 43rd Street @ 8th Avenue, 5th Fl Ghetto Chronicles, The hip hop musical stageplay, is holding auditions for the following: rappers, singers (r&b or gospel styles), spoken word artists and actors. All performers must be able to act and dance skills are a big plus. We are looking for professional, dedicated up & coming performers ages 12 - 35 who are able to learn song material quickly and work in a large cast. The next showrun will be June 1st - 4th and June 8th - 11th. Rehearsals will start the week of May 14th. This is a non union project in development stages. Meals will be provided during rehearsals/shows and transportation will be paid for on show dates. A great opportunity to expose your talents to a different audience each night plus network. Bring picture/resume if available. You may sing/rap accapella or bring music on cd. Actors should have a 1 - 2 min. dramatic or comedic monologue prepared. There's no need to call, just show up for the audition. If you have any further questions you may contact us through our website at www.whitpickentertainment.com or call D.Whit (co producer) 917-578-4712.
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FEATURE FILM "EAST RIVER"
Cinemasoul is casting "East River," a super 16mm feature length film being shot in NYC. SAG Rep: Marcos Urena. SAG contract: Ultra-Low Budget Agreement. Logline: 'West Side Story' meets 'Match Point' in EAST RIVER, a gritty love triangle that unfolds during one hot New York City summer. 'Eddie is a NY Puerto Rican soldier returning from the Iraqi War just to find himself caught up in the troubles of his Bushwick, Brooklyn neighorhood. A chance encounter with a wealthy Senator's daughter sparks a passionate fling, and a golden opportunity. But when his troubles at home begin to spin out of control, he will stop at nothing to escape to a better life. Breakdown: EDDIE - 26, Puerto Rican New Yorker, ruggedly handsome, a young Harvey Keitel: tough-exterior, conflicted, guilt-ridden, traumatized, intense, secretly romantic, misses his dead Mother. EVETTE - 19, hot, flirtatious, passionate Puerto Rican girl from the neighborhood. Lolita-ish, intense and dynamic. The kind of girl you can\'t get over and the kind of girl you can\'t shake. ALANA - 22, NYU student from Minnesota, sophisicated, bookishly beautiful (think Natalie Portman) poly sci/int\'l affairs, daughter of Republican-leaning Senator, disagrees with his politics, feeling trapped to a future in Washington, D.C. TONY - 52, Puerto Rican, step-father, loveable loser, great sense of humour, fast tongue, secretly battling drinking problem and diabetes. Misses his deceased wife, loves Celia Cruz. SENATOR - 55, former real estate developer, new Senator from MN, came in anti-war and leaning right ('pro-victory') to the dismay of his NYU-student daughter, ambitious, well-spoken, commanding - looks great in a suit. Dayplayers: Sexy rich college friends (think the O.C.), Detectives, lawyer, older Puerto Ricans, kids, etc. Please submit headshots/resume in confidence to nycfeature@yahoo.com by June 15. Resumes can be copied and pasted into body of email. Please feel free to submit links to other sites or photo galleries. All roles paid, seeking passionate actors with a feel for heightening the classic dynamics in this thoroughly modern drama.
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OPEN CASTING CALL FOR SHORT INDIE "DOORS"
Student short film: The Art Institute of New York City. Open casting call for Doors, a drama about a man named Johnathan Cleary who wakes up one regular morning only to get thrown into a situation right out of the Twilight Zone. As he walks out of his house to go to work he finds himself traveling to unfamiliar places via doors. Will he figure out what is going on? Will he get home? If chosen food will be provided during filming as well as a copy of the short film on DVD. This is a non-union film. Please email headshots to deemiran@mac.com. Female: 25-30, Hispanic. Requires Nudity. Julie female, attractive in her mid 20's. Very outgoing and not afraid to give an opinion. Julie is a functional addict of marijuana. She is always ready to party. She is married but far from loyal. Male: 31-40, White. Johnathan Cleary (lead) male, mid 30's, short hair and tall. Very polite and cordial, not a coward but definitely not a hero. Think Matthew Perry from friends in a serious role. Female: 41-50, White. Ms. Lacey female, late 40's. Very polite and compassionate, very motherly. Ms. Lacey is a great person to get information from because she loves to gossip. Other then that she is harmless. Male: 31-40, White. Bradley male, late 30's. Full of himself with a big mouth but not very brave. Bradley has a little secret he keeps to himself. He is a virgin and not very happy about it. Male: 25-30, Any Ethnicity. Danny male, late 20's. Smoker who doesn't get along with anyone. Danny can be a very volatile man. Childhood abuse can do that to a person.
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CASTING SHORT COMEDY FILM "BE MY FRIEND"
Casting for Be My Friend, a Short comedic coming of age film filming last weekend of May & weekends during June. Indepent, low-budget production. Dialogue heavy, seeking young actors comfortable with heavy dialogue, improvising and humorous situations. Submit only if available weekends in May/June. Seeking actors who are easy to get along with & will stick to shooting schedule if cast. Filming over five 8-10 hour weekend days & there'll be a few rehearsal days. Director & small crew have worked with young actors before. Please include contact e-mail address. We're Not necessarily seeking the most experienced actors just ones who are the best for the part. While there's no pay; food, credit copy will be provided. The Short will be submitted to several film festivals. Story Line: Jamie doesn't fit into any of the social groups around her. Her former friends have found new cliques to be part of and she is constantly changing her identity to fit into different cliques. Which leads to several humorous situations and causes her to revaluate her life. Nothing inappropriate although the humor does make fun of all the cliques that follow. Must be able to get to Northern NJ and/or Rockland County, NY. Please Submit Following: Resume, photos and a note with your submission letting us know which part you’re submitting for & why the character appeals to you. Mail to Tamir, Can Do Films, 13 Bonnie Lane, New City, NY 10956, email candofilms@yahoo.com. Breakdowns: Female: 15-17, Any Ethnicity. JAMIE - Lead / FEMALE / 16-18 / Funny, full of life, odd,, can look like she’s part of different cliques (i.e. punk, hip-hop, preppy, etc).. PLEASE SEND a few standard COLOR photos of yourself, especialy if they show you in different costumes or appearances (i.e. athletic, preppy, hip-hop, punk, the more the better). Not just a headshot. Also, please list height and why you would want to play someone who is constantly changing her identity. Describe your sense of humor, if possible. ALSO, since there are so many parts and so many actressess submitting for Jamie please include which other role you would like to submit for. Male: 15-17, Any Ethnicity. Punk Guyl (15-18)– Rude punk/goth type, rejects Jamie out of his clique. EDGY, funny and if you have a pic that depicts this look that would be best to submit. Male or female: Any age/ethnicity. Gameboard Geek(male and female: 15-18)- Sci-fi/Lord of the Rings geeky types, who are obssessed with Sci-fi/fantasy type board games and if you have a pic that depicts this look that would be best to submit. Female: 18-24, Any Ethnicity. Lesbian Clique (17-20)– girls who are part of the lesbian clique who try to come on to Jamie. Female: 15-17, Any Ethnicity. Promiscuous Girls (16-19) - uninibited, promiscuous type who are vulgar in their speech and attire. Female: 15-17, Any Ethnicity. Hip-Hop Girl (15-18)– rapper, singer, home girl type who rejects Jamie out of their clique and if you have a pic that depicts this look that would be best to submit.
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ANDHOW! THEATER COMPANY SEEKING PIANO PLAYING ACTRESS
Seeking Actress who plays the piano, or pianist who acts for Andhow! Theater Company equity showcase production of Angel Mountain by John-Richard Thompson, directed by Jessica Davis-Irons rehearsing eves and weekends in June, performing for four weeks of July. Please submit headshots and resumes via email to jessica@andhowtheater.com or via snail mail to Andhow! 138 South Oxford Street 4C Brooklyn, NY 11217. Stipend. Andhow! Theater Company, 138 South Oxford Street, Suite 4C, Brooklyn, NY 11217 jessica@andhowtheater.com.
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NYC SHORT FILM PROJECT SEEKS PRODUCTION CREW
The film centers around a slow witted super hero and his roommate whom he comes to realize is his nemesis. I am working with an excellent composer and a very experienced special effects person who will make the film really shine. I am looking for the following positions. DP - Experienced with stedicam, have shot a fight scene before, preferably own a light kit. Please have a reel or online portfolio. Experienced Sound Person. Grips. PA's. The shoot is taking place over the next two weekends, May 6th & 7th and May 13th & 14th. It will be on the Upper East Side. Interested parties should reply to heromoviecrew@yahoo.com.
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EDITOR, FINAL CUT PRO
We're seeking a video editor with advanced skills in Final Cut Pro for post-production on a documentary about American youth. The website for the project can be found here www.tyap.com. Experience using After Effects and other graphics programs would be a plus. Description: If the road, Americana, and pop culture make up the corners of a triangle, our film, The Young Americans Project, would be somewhere in the middle. The film isn't just about us, four guys road-tripping across the country in an RV, writing, filming, and taking photographs. This is a project about our peers. It's about young people – their stories, their issues, their futures, and their shared nation. It's about growing up, race, crystal meth, Brad and Jennifer and Angelina, careers, love, and The American Dream. We've logged 101 hours of footage and our goal, by the end of the month, is to create a story line and then pass the footage to an editor to bring it to fruition. Compensation: Roughly $20,000. Please reply to matt@tyap.com.
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ADVANCED FILM PROGRAM WITH ALEX PORTUGAL ACCEPTING INTERVIEWS AND AUDITIONS
In this Program, actors will star in an independent short film, written specifically for the participating actors, produced by Scott Powers Studios and directed by award-winning director Alex Portugal (www.attackfilms.com) with a professional paid crew. This is not a student movie. The film is aggresively submitted to appropriate film festivals. In addtion, you attend the premiere of the movie attended by agents and casting directors. You will receive a master copy of your film for promotional purposes. Dailies from Mr. Portugal's current project, "The Abductor," (just picked up by The Hollywood Reporter) will also be viewed to show the level and style of this Advanced Program. Auditions and Interviews Saturday, May 13, 4:00 - 6:00 pm at Scott Powers Studios, 135 West 29th Street, b/t 6th & 7th Avenues, 4th Floor, Studio 404, NYC. Please bring a prepared monologue, and 2 headshots with resume attached. For more information or to register, call us as soon as possible at 212-242-4700, or send email to: ap@attackfilms.com.
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ARENA PLAYERS THEATRE 56TH SUMMER SEASON
Arena Players Theatre is casting its 56th summer season of plays in its own two theatres in Farmingdale and at the Vanderbilt Mansion in Centerport, Long Island. All types are needed – young men, ingenues, leading men and women and older characters for the following shows – Plaza Suite, Arms and the Man, Entertaining Mr. Sloane, and Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. Actors must have own transportation. Non-Equity, some pay. Send pictures and resumes to Audrey, 296 Route 109, Farmingdale, NY 11735, or call 516-293-0674.
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WARDROBE SUPERVISOR FOR MAINE THEATRE COMPANY
Maine State Music Theatre, a prominent CORST Y AEA resident summer musical theater is looking for a Wardrobe Supervisor for our Summer 2006 Season: SOUTH PACIFIC, BEAUTY & THE BEAST, AIDA, THE FULL MONTY, and 2 Children's shows. Duties include: alterations, running and maintaing the show after opening which includes laundry, ironing, distribution of costumes, repairs to costumes, restocking inventory, and returning loans and rentals. Qualified candidates MUST HAVE stitching skills, good organizational and communication skills, and are able to work with a a variety of personalities in a fast paced setting. We offer competitive salary, affordable housing and the beautiful Maine coastline. May 27-Aug. 30. Send resume and 3 references with phone numbers to: Kathy Kocinski, Company Manager, MAINE STATE MUSIC THEATRE, 22 Elm Street, Brunswick, ME 04011 or jobs@msmt.org. Questions/info: www.msmt.org, or call: 207-725-8760 ext.11. Fax: 207-725-1199. MSMT is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, national origin, sex, age, disability, creed, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status.
Non-Union. Director: David Miller. Needed 5 black women from age 21-40 for a outstanding movie that will be shot in Flint, Michigan. The movie is a real life story. Will give more details when you call. Outstanding script been trying to get 5 good black females for the last month so if you are not dependable dont call me David if dont have any skills dont worry about that all I'm asking is for good dependable actors. Apply to: David Miller, xavierunique@yahoo.com, phone: 810-624-7136
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MATTHEW BROTHERS INC. CASTS FOR "CELEBRITY" FEATURE TO BE SHOT IN HOLLYWOOD
Non-Union. Director: Steve. A Hollywood Film under development seeks Main Actors. The Movie portrays the Life and Attitudes of Celbrities in there day to day life, with shooting to begin June 10. Seeking 'Celebrity Look Alikes' for the leading roles. Seeking 'Tom Cruise' Look Alikes: The Leading Actor with excellent acting skills and looks and appearence of 'Tom Cruise' Age between: 25 - 40. Seeking 'Julia Roberts' Look Alikes:The leading actress with excellent acting skills and looks and appearence of 'Julia Roberts' Age between: 16 - 28. Email resume: reeljobs@yahoo.com
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CITY LIGHTS TELEVISION PRODUCING REALITY 'HOME MAKE-OVER' SHOW
Non-Union. Director: To be named. City Lights Televison is producing a televison 'home make-over' show that will air on WE: Women's Entertainment. Two Designers will compete to make-over multiple rooms in one house in order to create the perfect 'She House'. The designer who has decorated the most rooms, will win a cash prize. Afterwards, the house will be given away through a sweepstakes.
Seeking: 'Home Decorators/Designers' (Female / 25-30 yrs. / Any Ethnicity). Applicants should have 1-5 years experience as a Home Decorator, and have graduated from an accredited design school. TV/Film experience is a plus. 'Hunky Handyman' (Male / 25-30 yrs. / Any Ethnicity). Applicants should posses meduim level crafting, carpentry, electrical, and painting skills. TV/Film experience is a plus. Please send your resume & a picture to: SHcasting@citylightsmedia.com.
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BURNING HABITS CASTS FOR NYC THEATRE PRODUCTION
Union. Director: Blair Fell. Burning Habits is a 5 play, tragi-camp serial that runs over 5 months, Monday Nights Only, at Dillons Cabaret Theater in Mid-town Manhattan. It's a cult hit and we're looking for some excellent comediac actors to fill out our long-running company. Limited pay. Equity Showcase contract. (pending) Union or Non-Union. Fast learners. Short rehearsal time for each play. Mayhem and tons of fun. Genius only need apply. Great show in which to be seen. Lots of A-list celebrities and industry attends regularly.
Breakdowns:
Hecuba Baboom (30-40, African American) Hecuba is a voluptuious, larger than life, singing Gypsy. She tells you your future and then sings Disco songs about it. She usually speaks in some sort of funny accent but she can be from anywhere. West Indian? Black Russian? Romanian? Must have a giant personality and huge laugh. Think a Jamaican Nell Carter or Older Monique. Can be any size. Must have great voice and be an incredible entertainer and comedian.
Priapus (25-35, White) Handsome, articulate, intense bi-sexual vampire. Sexy in an hilariously heroic and SEXY way. Speaks in long poetic monologues. Great comedian, but classically trained actor would be best. Must be fine with kissing men and women.
Crow Gottahave (25-35, White) Hot, hunky, butch gay bartender. No-nonsense guy, who spends much of the play in a state of semi-catatonia. Great comedian, with an awesome bod. Will play some other parts as well … including OTIS D’GRETTS (Any age) – More serious acting character, southern White Trash wife abuser. One of the only truly heavy roles in the show. Must be fine with kissing men and women.
Apply to: Director, Burning Habits/Fell, 229 Hudson St. #3, Nyc, NY 10013; Email: burninghabits@aol.com; website: http://burninghabits.com/. Apply by April 19.
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ARRIBAFILMS PRODUCING SHORT FILM "MOVING UP" SHOT IN HOLLYWOOD
With Non-Union. Director: Luis Ortiz. "A Better Life."
Breakdowns:
Maria: 3-5 years old. Mexican (indigenous looks a plus). Full of curiosity and courage. Must speak Spanish.
Fabián: 13-15. Mexican (indigenous looks a plus). A kid forced by circumstances to be the man of the house. Must speak Spanish.
Angela: 17-19. Mexican (indigenous looks a plus). Sweet and Caring. The ethernal loving older sister. Must speak Spanish.
Eugenia: 38-45. Mexican (indigenous looks a plus). Homely Mother who has to see her kids part from home.
Manuel: 35-50. Mexican (indigenous looks a plus). A border Coyote. Warysome and carrying a permanent guilty conscience. A good person doing a terrible job.
Ramón: 35-45. Mexican (indigenous looks a plus). Border Coyote and human stock trafficant. Weathered and cold. Selfish and cruel. A bad man making a fortune.
Javier: 15-30. Mexican (indigenous looks a plus). Young Coyote. A fearful apprentice in a dangerous job. Good natured but eager to make a fortune.
Julia: 50-80. Mexican. Mexican (indigenous looks a plus). Ragged and tired of life.
Apply to: Oscar Ramirez, Arribafilms, 17550 burbank Boulevard #209, Encino, California 91316; Email: arribafilms@yahoo.com. Apply by May 20.
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HIP HOP STAGEPLAY
Sat, May 13th, 3pm Payan Theater (Times Square Arts Bldg.) 300 West 43rd Street @ 8th Avenue, 5th Fl Ghetto Chronicles, The hip hop musical stageplay, is holding auditions for the following: rappers, singers (r&b or gospel styles), spoken word artists and actors. All performers must be able to act and dance skills are a big plus. We are looking for professional, dedicated up & coming performers ages 12 - 35 who are able to learn song material quickly and work in a large cast. The next showrun will be June 1st - 4th and June 8th - 11th. Rehearsals will start the week of May 14th. This is a non union project in development stages. Meals will be provided during rehearsals/shows and transportation will be paid for on show dates. A great opportunity to expose your talents to a different audience each night plus network. Bring picture/resume if available. You may sing/rap accapella or bring music on cd. Actors should have a 1 - 2 min. dramatic or comedic monologue prepared. There's no need to call, just show up for the audition. If you have any further questions you may contact us through our website at www.whitpickentertainment.com or call D.Whit (co producer) 917-578-4712.
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FEATURE FILM "EAST RIVER"
Cinemasoul is casting "East River," a super 16mm feature length film being shot in NYC. SAG Rep: Marcos Urena. SAG contract: Ultra-Low Budget Agreement. Logline: 'West Side Story' meets 'Match Point' in EAST RIVER, a gritty love triangle that unfolds during one hot New York City summer. 'Eddie is a NY Puerto Rican soldier returning from the Iraqi War just to find himself caught up in the troubles of his Bushwick, Brooklyn neighorhood. A chance encounter with a wealthy Senator's daughter sparks a passionate fling, and a golden opportunity. But when his troubles at home begin to spin out of control, he will stop at nothing to escape to a better life. Breakdown: EDDIE - 26, Puerto Rican New Yorker, ruggedly handsome, a young Harvey Keitel: tough-exterior, conflicted, guilt-ridden, traumatized, intense, secretly romantic, misses his dead Mother. EVETTE - 19, hot, flirtatious, passionate Puerto Rican girl from the neighborhood. Lolita-ish, intense and dynamic. The kind of girl you can\'t get over and the kind of girl you can\'t shake. ALANA - 22, NYU student from Minnesota, sophisicated, bookishly beautiful (think Natalie Portman) poly sci/int\'l affairs, daughter of Republican-leaning Senator, disagrees with his politics, feeling trapped to a future in Washington, D.C. TONY - 52, Puerto Rican, step-father, loveable loser, great sense of humour, fast tongue, secretly battling drinking problem and diabetes. Misses his deceased wife, loves Celia Cruz. SENATOR - 55, former real estate developer, new Senator from MN, came in anti-war and leaning right ('pro-victory') to the dismay of his NYU-student daughter, ambitious, well-spoken, commanding - looks great in a suit. Dayplayers: Sexy rich college friends (think the O.C.), Detectives, lawyer, older Puerto Ricans, kids, etc. Please submit headshots/resume in confidence to nycfeature@yahoo.com by June 15. Resumes can be copied and pasted into body of email. Please feel free to submit links to other sites or photo galleries. All roles paid, seeking passionate actors with a feel for heightening the classic dynamics in this thoroughly modern drama.
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OPEN CASTING CALL FOR SHORT INDIE "DOORS"
Student short film: The Art Institute of New York City. Open casting call for Doors, a drama about a man named Johnathan Cleary who wakes up one regular morning only to get thrown into a situation right out of the Twilight Zone. As he walks out of his house to go to work he finds himself traveling to unfamiliar places via doors. Will he figure out what is going on? Will he get home? If chosen food will be provided during filming as well as a copy of the short film on DVD. This is a non-union film. Please email headshots to deemiran@mac.com. Female: 25-30, Hispanic. Requires Nudity. Julie female, attractive in her mid 20's. Very outgoing and not afraid to give an opinion. Julie is a functional addict of marijuana. She is always ready to party. She is married but far from loyal. Male: 31-40, White. Johnathan Cleary (lead) male, mid 30's, short hair and tall. Very polite and cordial, not a coward but definitely not a hero. Think Matthew Perry from friends in a serious role. Female: 41-50, White. Ms. Lacey female, late 40's. Very polite and compassionate, very motherly. Ms. Lacey is a great person to get information from because she loves to gossip. Other then that she is harmless. Male: 31-40, White. Bradley male, late 30's. Full of himself with a big mouth but not very brave. Bradley has a little secret he keeps to himself. He is a virgin and not very happy about it. Male: 25-30, Any Ethnicity. Danny male, late 20's. Smoker who doesn't get along with anyone. Danny can be a very volatile man. Childhood abuse can do that to a person.
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CASTING SHORT COMEDY FILM "BE MY FRIEND"
Casting for Be My Friend, a Short comedic coming of age film filming last weekend of May & weekends during June. Indepent, low-budget production. Dialogue heavy, seeking young actors comfortable with heavy dialogue, improvising and humorous situations. Submit only if available weekends in May/June. Seeking actors who are easy to get along with & will stick to shooting schedule if cast. Filming over five 8-10 hour weekend days & there'll be a few rehearsal days. Director & small crew have worked with young actors before. Please include contact e-mail address. We're Not necessarily seeking the most experienced actors just ones who are the best for the part. While there's no pay; food, credit copy will be provided. The Short will be submitted to several film festivals. Story Line: Jamie doesn't fit into any of the social groups around her. Her former friends have found new cliques to be part of and she is constantly changing her identity to fit into different cliques. Which leads to several humorous situations and causes her to revaluate her life. Nothing inappropriate although the humor does make fun of all the cliques that follow. Must be able to get to Northern NJ and/or Rockland County, NY. Please Submit Following: Resume, photos and a note with your submission letting us know which part you’re submitting for & why the character appeals to you. Mail to Tamir, Can Do Films, 13 Bonnie Lane, New City, NY 10956, email candofilms@yahoo.com. Breakdowns: Female: 15-17, Any Ethnicity. JAMIE - Lead / FEMALE / 16-18 / Funny, full of life, odd,, can look like she’s part of different cliques (i.e. punk, hip-hop, preppy, etc).. PLEASE SEND a few standard COLOR photos of yourself, especialy if they show you in different costumes or appearances (i.e. athletic, preppy, hip-hop, punk, the more the better). Not just a headshot. Also, please list height and why you would want to play someone who is constantly changing her identity. Describe your sense of humor, if possible. ALSO, since there are so many parts and so many actressess submitting for Jamie please include which other role you would like to submit for. Male: 15-17, Any Ethnicity. Punk Guyl (15-18)– Rude punk/goth type, rejects Jamie out of his clique. EDGY, funny and if you have a pic that depicts this look that would be best to submit. Male or female: Any age/ethnicity. Gameboard Geek(male and female: 15-18)- Sci-fi/Lord of the Rings geeky types, who are obssessed with Sci-fi/fantasy type board games and if you have a pic that depicts this look that would be best to submit. Female: 18-24, Any Ethnicity. Lesbian Clique (17-20)– girls who are part of the lesbian clique who try to come on to Jamie. Female: 15-17, Any Ethnicity. Promiscuous Girls (16-19) - uninibited, promiscuous type who are vulgar in their speech and attire. Female: 15-17, Any Ethnicity. Hip-Hop Girl (15-18)– rapper, singer, home girl type who rejects Jamie out of their clique and if you have a pic that depicts this look that would be best to submit.
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ANDHOW! THEATER COMPANY SEEKING PIANO PLAYING ACTRESS
Seeking Actress who plays the piano, or pianist who acts for Andhow! Theater Company equity showcase production of Angel Mountain by John-Richard Thompson, directed by Jessica Davis-Irons rehearsing eves and weekends in June, performing for four weeks of July. Please submit headshots and resumes via email to jessica@andhowtheater.com or via snail mail to Andhow! 138 South Oxford Street 4C Brooklyn, NY 11217. Stipend. Andhow! Theater Company, 138 South Oxford Street, Suite 4C, Brooklyn, NY 11217 jessica@andhowtheater.com.
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NYC SHORT FILM PROJECT SEEKS PRODUCTION CREW
The film centers around a slow witted super hero and his roommate whom he comes to realize is his nemesis. I am working with an excellent composer and a very experienced special effects person who will make the film really shine. I am looking for the following positions. DP - Experienced with stedicam, have shot a fight scene before, preferably own a light kit. Please have a reel or online portfolio. Experienced Sound Person. Grips. PA's. The shoot is taking place over the next two weekends, May 6th & 7th and May 13th & 14th. It will be on the Upper East Side. Interested parties should reply to heromoviecrew@yahoo.com.
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EDITOR, FINAL CUT PRO
We're seeking a video editor with advanced skills in Final Cut Pro for post-production on a documentary about American youth. The website for the project can be found here www.tyap.com. Experience using After Effects and other graphics programs would be a plus. Description: If the road, Americana, and pop culture make up the corners of a triangle, our film, The Young Americans Project, would be somewhere in the middle. The film isn't just about us, four guys road-tripping across the country in an RV, writing, filming, and taking photographs. This is a project about our peers. It's about young people – their stories, their issues, their futures, and their shared nation. It's about growing up, race, crystal meth, Brad and Jennifer and Angelina, careers, love, and The American Dream. We've logged 101 hours of footage and our goal, by the end of the month, is to create a story line and then pass the footage to an editor to bring it to fruition. Compensation: Roughly $20,000. Please reply to matt@tyap.com.
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ADVANCED FILM PROGRAM WITH ALEX PORTUGAL ACCEPTING INTERVIEWS AND AUDITIONS
In this Program, actors will star in an independent short film, written specifically for the participating actors, produced by Scott Powers Studios and directed by award-winning director Alex Portugal (www.attackfilms.com) with a professional paid crew. This is not a student movie. The film is aggresively submitted to appropriate film festivals. In addtion, you attend the premiere of the movie attended by agents and casting directors. You will receive a master copy of your film for promotional purposes. Dailies from Mr. Portugal's current project, "The Abductor," (just picked up by The Hollywood Reporter) will also be viewed to show the level and style of this Advanced Program. Auditions and Interviews Saturday, May 13, 4:00 - 6:00 pm at Scott Powers Studios, 135 West 29th Street, b/t 6th & 7th Avenues, 4th Floor, Studio 404, NYC. Please bring a prepared monologue, and 2 headshots with resume attached. For more information or to register, call us as soon as possible at 212-242-4700, or send email to: ap@attackfilms.com.
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ARENA PLAYERS THEATRE 56TH SUMMER SEASON
Arena Players Theatre is casting its 56th summer season of plays in its own two theatres in Farmingdale and at the Vanderbilt Mansion in Centerport, Long Island. All types are needed – young men, ingenues, leading men and women and older characters for the following shows – Plaza Suite, Arms and the Man, Entertaining Mr. Sloane, and Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. Actors must have own transportation. Non-Equity, some pay. Send pictures and resumes to Audrey, 296 Route 109, Farmingdale, NY 11735, or call 516-293-0674.
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WARDROBE SUPERVISOR FOR MAINE THEATRE COMPANY
Maine State Music Theatre, a prominent CORST Y AEA resident summer musical theater is looking for a Wardrobe Supervisor for our Summer 2006 Season: SOUTH PACIFIC, BEAUTY & THE BEAST, AIDA, THE FULL MONTY, and 2 Children's shows. Duties include: alterations, running and maintaing the show after opening which includes laundry, ironing, distribution of costumes, repairs to costumes, restocking inventory, and returning loans and rentals. Qualified candidates MUST HAVE stitching skills, good organizational and communication skills, and are able to work with a a variety of personalities in a fast paced setting. We offer competitive salary, affordable housing and the beautiful Maine coastline. May 27-Aug. 30. Send resume and 3 references with phone numbers to: Kathy Kocinski, Company Manager, MAINE STATE MUSIC THEATRE, 22 Elm Street, Brunswick, ME 04011 or jobs@msmt.org. Questions/info: www.msmt.org, or call: 207-725-8760 ext.11. Fax: 207-725-1199. MSMT is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, national origin, sex, age, disability, creed, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status.
Tuesday, May 02, 2006
Alameda Writers Group, Blues Music Awards, "Colour Me Bad: Third Coast Hip Hop," Indie Impact Seminar, Hollywood Hero Award, Festival de Cannes, ASCAP
The 2006 Black Film and Media Conference opens in Philadelphia on May 4-7. The BFMC will offer a series of film screenings, workshops, expert panels, along with exposition, education/career fair, and networking events for its attendees. Alameda Writers Group meets this month on May 6 in Glendale, presenting Ethan Reiff and Cyrus Vorus, creators and executive producers of "Sleeper Cell" to discuss writing and producing for television. At the "Good In A Room Workshop" the focus will be for writers, producers and directors on how to communicate ideas quickly and effectively in high-pressure situations. The two-day session opening May 6 is in Culver City. The British Academy of Film and Television holds its TV Awards May 7 in Grosvenor Square, London, presenting BAFTA masks to its winners. The 27th Blues Music Awards (formerly the Handy Blues Awards) celebrate the best in blues recordings and performances from last year when it gathers for the May 11 celebration in the Memphis Cook Convention Center in Memphis. For Second Annual MusiCares MAP Fund Benefit Concert benefiting the fund, the Recording Academy honors co-founder of Metallica James Hetfield and concert promoter and manager Bill Silva, in Hollywood on May 12. "Colour Me Bad: Third Coast Hip Hop" and "black girls face: r. kelly" are student documentary film presentations on May 12 under the auspices of the New School Media Studies program in New York. Q&A and refreshments follow the screenings. The Indie Impact Seminar on May 13 is a day-long series of panels and workshops focused on independent artists and labels, and with a music showcase featuring indie rock and urban artists in Downtown Memphis. The Village Voice newspaper holds its 51st Annual Village Voice Obie Awards in New York on May 15. A ceremony for the BMI Pop Awards happens May 16 in Beverly Hills. Actress, dancer, choreographer Zina Bethune will be honored as the first recipient of The USA TODAY Hollywood Hero Award on May 17 in Beverly Hills. Vincent Cassel will be the Master of Ceremonies of the forthcoming Festival de Cannes. He will launch the 59th edition on May 17 running till May 28, in Cannes. ASCAP and MySpace.com have teamed up to present showcases across the country while providing local artists with an opportunity to perform at high-profile music showcases in their hometowns, and enabling them to share this music globally through profile pages. Another showcase takes place May 18 at 12th & Porter (name of the venue) in Nashville. At the 16th Annual Cologne, Germany Conference and Screenings, numerous receptions and evening events enhance a week of already interesting programs, and form the social highlight of the TV and film festival that runs from May 18-24. The Cable Center and University of Denver host conference on the key issues surrounding intellectual property rights in "Inaugural Intellectual Property and Digital Media Summit" running May 22-23 in Denver. The 41st Annual Academy of Country Music Awards will be hosted by Reba McEntire and will be broadcast live from Las Vegas over the CBS network on May 23. On May 25 in Las Vegas, VH1 debuts the first ever show to pay homage to the legends who influenced the sound of hard rock with the first annual "VH1 Rock Honors," at which this year’s celebration will honor the music and influence of KISS, Queen, Def Leppard and Judas Priest.
The above events are only a sampling of what is listed. Many of the events above have a submission process for indie and/or performing artists to take part in. Complete details are on the "Media, Entertainment and Performing Arts Industry News and Events" page at http://www.actorschecklist.com/news.html. Experience the newly relaunched message board on The Actor's Checklist which now permits user profiles and private messaging which you can find at http://actorschecklist.com/phpBB2/.
The above events are only a sampling of what is listed. Many of the events above have a submission process for indie and/or performing artists to take part in. Complete details are on the "Media, Entertainment and Performing Arts Industry News and Events" page at http://www.actorschecklist.com/news.html. Experience the newly relaunched message board on The Actor's Checklist which now permits user profiles and private messaging which you can find at http://actorschecklist.com/phpBB2/.
Monday, May 01, 2006
Casting News Hot Off The Wire! - Various Sources
SAMUEL FRENCH FESTIVAL
The 30th Annual Samuel French Off-Off Broadway Original Short Play Festival is seeking a South Asian or Indian male actor (28-40). An eloquent, rich, spoiled capitalist with an agenda of his own: a t.v. show. Confident, self-absorbed, arrogant, magnetic, pursuasive--with a point to make about truth and Krishna. His wife is Maya Diswani. Hare Krishna devotee. Post resume/picture to appleasssets3@yahoo.com. CASTING FOR ONE-ACT PLAY COMEDY. Performance: Wed., May 31, 9:55 PM. Final performance: June 11 (if play advances to finals). Directed by noteworthy off-Broadway director. The festival will continue this year in the Chernuchin Theater at the American Theater of Actors (314 W. 54th Street). CASTING NOTICE: a 30 minute one-act comedy, Hightened Reality. A play about the intolerance of religion. No-pay/non-union preferred. MUST HAVE SENSE OF COMEDY, a quick wit, and be light on your feet. SHENANDOAH SUMMER MUSIC THEATRE The Shenandoah Summer Music Theatre in Winchester, VA seeks photos and resumes. Guest Artist (approval pending), producing artistic director Harold Herman. Send pictures and resumes to: Harold Herman, Producing Artistic Director, Shenandoah Summer Music Theatre, 1460 University Drive, Winchester, VA 22601. Season includes: Cats, by Andrew Lloyd Webber, lyrics TS Eliot. First rehearsal May 30, runs June 14-25. Seeking Grizabella. 42nd Street, by Michael Stewart and Mark Bramble. First rehearsal June 15, runs June 28-July 9. Seeking Julian Marsh, Dorothy Brock, Pat Denning. Footloose, by Tom Snow, Dean Pitchford. First rehearsal June 29, runs July 12-22. Seeking Ethel McCormack.
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OPEN CALL BY AGENCY FOR ALL NEW SAG MEMBERS
Sat., May 6, 10AM-12:30PM and 1:30-3:30PM, All Saints Church, 230 E 60th St, between 2nd and 3rd Aves. Sylvia Fay/Lee Genick and Associates Casting is holding an open call for all new SAG members who have never registered with our office. Mailing of photos and resumes is not sufficient to consider performers registered. We will be looking for all types, all ages, and all ethnicities. Our office has several projects that will be starting in the near future. You must bring your paid up SAG card and two new (taken within the last 18 months) 8x10 photos with resumes attached. Do not submit your old headshots. Please bring a pencil in order to fill out a registration card. Absolutely no phone calls to the church or to the Sylvia Fay/Lee Genick and Associates Casting Office, and no photos "dropped off" will be accepted at either location. Arrangements will be made at the sight for performers who require architectural accessibility. Please note: Actors who have previously registered with our office may attend the open call from 2:30-3:30PM if you have an updated head shot taken within the past 18 months, or resume with new contact information. DO NOT resubmit old headshots. Instead of attending the open call, previously registered actors may mail two new photos with resumes attached to Sylvia Fay/Lee Genick Associates Casting, 71 Park Ave., NY, NY 10016. Please write on the outside of the envelope "updated information."
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STAND BY YOUR MAN
May 8, 10AM-1PM and May 09, 10AM-12PM, Nola Studios, 250 W 54th St, 10th Fl., Circa 21 Dinner Playhouse in Rock Island, IL is holding auditions for Stand By Your Man, the Tammy Wynette Musical, directed by Michael Licata. $275-$350, plus paid rehearsla, housing, meals, and health club membership provided. Production dates (including rehearsals): Sept. 7-Nov. 4. Seeking Tammy Wynette: mid-20s to 55, strong actor-country singer, who has a vocal & physical resemblance to Tammy, C#-low E below mid C; George Jones: strong actor who has a vocal and physical resemblance to George, plays guitar; Woman: early 20s, plays Tammy’s daughter and other roles, strong country singer; Five Men: country musicians, singer-actors, seeking drums, guitar, steel guitar, bass, fiddle, and keyboards, they play all the men in Tammy’s life and form the onstage band. Email questions to dpjh@circa21.com.
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CASTING SHORT FILM TO BE SHOT IN LAS VEGAS
"Elana's Story" is a short film, to be shot on Super 16mm. Deferred pay contract (SAG Short Film Agreement). All travel and hotel transportation within Las Vegas provided. It is a tale about religious hypocrisy, the manipulation of innocence, and our insane desire for consumption and material success in America. The story centers around the journey of a small girl names Elana, who ends up becoming a high-priced Las Vegas Callgirl. We follow her through two decades of her life, watching her fate, observing her faith, and her ultimate search for peace and happiness. Seeking Lou: Caucasian male. Strip Club owner, late 40s-50s. 5'6"-5'10". Must be overweight and have a big belly. Big, fat and sleazy with booming voice. Diane Fierson: Las Vegas madam. Caucasian female. Late 40s to late 50s, was beautiful in her youth. 5'5-5'9. Must be blonde/blue eyes. Slender build, big bust. Meryl Streep/Faye Dunaway type. Regal, elegant, classy. Father Santiago: Mexican or Hispanic heritage male. Mexican priest. Late 60's-70's, kindly wrinkled face, soulful eyes. Must be fluent in Spanish. No height requirement. Megan: Caucasian female, early 30's. Phone girl. Very overweight (200+ pounds). Sweet face, intense eyes. Very bubbly personality. No height requirement. Laurie: Caucasian female, 18-20. Waitress. Blonde hair, blue eyes. Young, sweet, but plain/homely looking. Short and slim (5'0-5'4). Very energetic personality. The Missionary: Caucasian male, late 40's-early 60's. Gray hair with full beard. Slightly overweight. Kind eyes, persuasive voice. No height requirement. Mark: Caucasian male, early 30's. Millionaire client. Very good looking, tall. 5'11-6'3. Dark hair, blue eyes. Muscular and fit. Very intense eyes, gorgeous face. Married Client: Caucasian male, early 30's. 5'8-6'0. Blonde hair/blue eyes. Boyish good looks/boy next door type. Good body. Young Elana: 4-5, no height requirement. Must be half Hispanic/half American, or light skinned Hispanic. Huge brown eyes, beautiful little girl, small build. No nudity. Email headshots and resume to Casting@MariposaFilms.Biz. Deadline: May 31.
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STAGE PRODUCTION "ON THE LOW"
TorchLight Media is seeking submissions for the production "On The Low." Seeking Ty Evans: Lead. Male. 18-22. African American. Athletic. Unassuming. Struggling with his sexuality. Looking for someone over 18 who can play 17. Kevin Banks: Lead. Male. 18-22. Athletic. Has a girlfriend and is involved with a male student at his high school. Looking for someone over 18 who can play 17. Russell Evans: Supporting. Male. African American. 35-50. Ty’s father. His family is his foundation. Wants to connect with his emotionally distant son. Patrice Evans: Supporting. Female. African American. 35-45. Strong willed woman. Loves her family. Emotionally unavailable to her son. James Banks: Supporting. Male. African American. 35-50. Kevin’s father. Strict disciplinarian. Has very militant ideas about keeping his son in line. Vanessa Banks: Supporting. Female. African American. 35-45. Kevin’s mother. Neutrally married; not happy, not unhappy. Lost a bit of herself in her husband’s unilateral thinking and dominance. Trevor Woods: Supporting. Male. 18-22. African American. Kevin’s and Ty’s friend. Class clown. Has a strong propensity to be a jerk when he needs to be. Looking for someone over 18 who can play 17. Nicole: Supporting. Female. 18-22. African American, Latin. Kevin’s girlfriend, very pretty. Sweet, has backbone, wears heart on her sleeve. Looking for someone over 18 who can play 17. Dana: Supporting. Female. 18-22. Dating Ty. Spirited. Pretty. Can be vulnerable and tough in the same beat. Looking for someone over 18 who can play 17. Monica: Supporting. Female. Antoine’s girlfriend. Pretty. Sexy. Secure. Looking for someone over 18 who can play 17. Send submissions to: TorchLight Media, PO Box 741086, Los Angleles, CA 90004. Deadline: May 30.
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PUERTO RICAN TRAVELING THEATRE
The Puerto Rican Traveling Theatre seeks a Light Designer, May 18-25. $400 Will design the lights for three exciting new plays from the Professional Playwrights Unit. Will work with three well-known and talented directors. 304 W 47th St. Contact: Allen Davis III. Email: allen@prtt.org. Phone: 212-354-1293. Fax: 212-307-6769.
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THEATRE PRODUCTION ANGLE OF THE SUN
Kitchen Theatre Co. in Ithaca, NY seeks photos/resumes for its upcoming production of Angle of the Sun written and directed by Rachel Lampert, music by Larry Pressgrove, casting director: Michael Cassara. Special Appearance (approval pending). $400/wk. plus health/pension, housing, per diem. 1st rehearsal: Jun. 12. Runs July 6-Aug. 5. Word premiere of a 2 person musical. Seeking Jan: Late 20s/early 30s. Smart with a great sense of humor, she is an artist and writer. Brooklyn native with urban sensibility and outlook. Any ethnicity. Seeking versatile, contemporary musical theatre performer. Mail submissions immediately to: Michael Cassara Casting, 333 W 39th St, NYC 10018, ATTN: Angle of the Sun.
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NYC AND PHILADELPHIA LOCATION SHOOTS FOR "CLUSTER"
Morbid Mind Productions is casting Cluster, a dramatic/comedic HD feature about power, control, contemporary teenage sexual culture and the extremes people are willing to go to in order to satisfy their needs. Vincent Scordia, dir. Jeff Siegel, Writer. Mark Roland, Producer, recent graduates of NYU. Shoot, late July/early august. PA, NJ, NY. Seeking April: 16, all American sweetheart, popular, beautiful, vane; Caroline: 16, genuine, kind, submissive, in love with abusive boyfriend; Michelle: 16, cute, naïve and jealous; Colin: 17, April’s Brother, desperate, confused; Tyler: 17, Colin’s best friend, more conservative, less open; John: 17, Third tier of Colin and Tyler, lives in a fantasy world; Ryan: 21, Selfish, abusive boyfriend of Caroline. Please note: Applicants should be 18 years of age or older but should be able to pull off the appearance of a teenager. Audition dates are TBA and will take place in both the NYC & Philadelphia area. Please email Resume & Pix to casting@morbidmindproductions.com, or mail to Morbid Mind Casting, 90 West Street, #18G, New York, NY 10006 (absolutely no drop offs). Selected applicants will be contacted and provided sides. Nonunion, copy, credit, meals, travel, and lodging provided. For more information please visit www.morbidmindproductions.com
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COMPANY MANAGER/STAGE MANAGER
Clifford the Big Red Dog Live! is returning to the road in its second national tour. This is a nonunion show produced by Turnstile Entertainment. Seeking all levels of touring management for the upcoming 2006-7 season; Company Managers and Stage Managers. 8/14-6/10/2007. Qualified candidates should include extensive knowledge of touring, family shows a plus, experience in in supervising both cast and crew, accounting responsibilities include box office auditing and financial settlement, tour logistics, and local labor practices. Interested applicants should contact Dawn DiFranco at magan@bigredtourllc.com to submit resumes and letters of interest.
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DIAMANTE PICTURES SEEKS LATINOS FOR MUSIC VIDEO
Diamante Pictures is a full service production and post-production company, seeking young, sexy, outgoing, Latinas ages 18 to 24 for a N.O.R.E. video directed by Benjamin DeJesus. This video also features Fat Joe, Big Mato, Nina Sky, Chingo Bling and Lil’ Rob. Diamante produces high-quality commercials, television content, music videos, epk's and documentaries. DeJesus recently produced and co-directed the video for "Reggaeton Latino" by Don Omar, as well as the Remix featuring Fat Joe, N.O.R.E. and LDA. Diamante Pictures also delivered two hot videos for rising Reggae artist I Wayne and is currently producing a documentary on N.O.R.E. HBO acquired our documentary film, Bazooka: The Battles of Wilfredo Gomez, a co-production with Cinemar. We have also worked on projects for MTV, Nickelodeon, NBC, HBO, TV Land, Nick@Nite, VH1, The N, Noggin, ESPN, SiTV, BET, Universal Records, Mun2, Showtime, Paramount Pictures, Columbia Records, Warner Records, Brooklyn Museum of Art, CitiBank, IDT, Triumph the Insult Comic Dog, Urban Latino, The NY Inter. Latino Film Festival and more. Please email your recent photos to mauricio@diamantepictures.com. www.diamantepictures.com.
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JACK RABBIT SLIMS
Seeking Male Actors to Audition for Luca Tesconi’s Jack Rabbit Slim’s. First show will be May 24th, 2006, at 11 PM. Location:'Mo Pitkin’s House of Satisfaction' in the lower East Side. This is an Actor’s Showcase performing scenes and monologues from Quentin Tarantino films. Actors are asked to bring in a scene or monologue from any Quentin Tarantino film (including those he’s only credited as a writer) for the audition. If bringing in a scene, you must bring the scene partner you wish to use. Currently only seeking male submissions. Payment is on a lo/no/deferred basis.
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STAND BY YOUR MAN
May 8, 10AM-1PM and May 09, 10AM-12PM, Nola Studios, 250 W 54th St, 10th Fl., Circa 21 Dinner Playhouse in Rock Island, IL is holding auditions for Stand By Your Man, the Tammy Wynette Musical, directed by Michael Licata. $275-$350, plus paid rehearsla, housing, meals, and health club membership provided. Production dates (including rehearsals): Sept. 7-Nov. 4. Seeking Tammy Wynette: mid-20s to 55, strong actor-country singer, who has a vocal & physical resemblance to Tammy, C#-low E below mid C; George Jones: strong actor who has a vocal and physical resemblance to George, plays guitar; Woman: early 20s, plays Tammy’s daughter and other roles, strong country singer; Five Men: country musicians, singer-actors, seeking drums, guitar, steel guitar, bass, fiddle, and keyboards, they play all the men in Tammy’s life and form the onstage band. Email questions to dpjh@circa21.com.
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CASTING STAGE PRODUCTION, "ALTAR BOYZ"
Mon., May 8 & Tue., May 9, 10AM-6PM (both days), lunch: 1:30-2:30, Chelsea Studios, 151 W 26th St, 6th fl., AND Wed., May 10, 9:30AM-5:30PM, lunch: 1-2, Actor’s Equity Association Audition Center, 165 W 46th St, 2nd fl. Dave Clemmons Casting is holding EPAs for Altar Boyz, by Kevin del Aguila, directed by Stafford Arima, music/lyrics: Gary Adler/Michael Patrick Walker, choreographer: Christopher Gatelli, producers: Kevin Davenport & Robyn Goodman. National Tour/Production Contract, Experimental Touring Program, tier and approval pending. 1st rehearsal: early Sept. 2006. Tour begins early Oct. Please prepare a brief pop song, in the "boy band" style, that shows off range and personality. Please bring sheet music (in your key); an accompanist will be provided. Please bring a picture and resume, stapled together. Altar Boyz is a musical concerning boy-band sensation the Altar Boyz, four good Catholic boys and one good Jewish boy, as they sing, dance and try to save souls on the last night of their phenomenally successful world tour. Actors should have terrific pop voices and all should be able to dance well. Seeking Matthew: 20s. Extremely attractive, charismatic lead singer of the Altar Boyz. Sexy, good-spirited guy; big brother figure to the rest of the band. Pop belt and pop falsetto up to "A". Mark: 20s. Attractive, sensitive member of the band; a winning, devilish sense of humor beneath the innocent demeanor. Luke: 20s. Attractive, street-wise member of the band; a homeboy who "gives it up" for Christ. An adept break-dancer. Juan: 20s. Attractive. An orphan; thinks he is of Puerto Rican descent but is not sure, as he has never met his parents. Endearing, enthusiastic champion of the underdog, as he has always felt like an outsider having been an orphan. Abraham: 20s. Attractive, Jewish member of the band; affable, upbeat; fell into the Altar Boyz by accident.
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SAMUEL FRENCH FESTIVAL
The 30th Annual Samuel French Off-Off Broadway Original Short Play Festival is seeking a South Asian or Indian male actor (28-40). An eloquent, rich, spoiled capitalist with an agenda of his own: a t.v. show. Confident, self-absorbed, arrogant, magnetic, pursuasive--with a point to make about truth and Krishna. His wife is Maya Diswani. Hare Krishna devotee. Post resume/picture to appleasssets3@yahoo.com. CASTING FOR ONE-ACT PLAY COMEDY. Performance: Wed., May 31, 9:55 PM. Final performance: June 11 (if play advances to finals). Directed by noteworthy off-Broadway director. The festival will continue this year in the Chernuchin Theater at the American Theater of Actors (314 W. 54th Street). CASTING NOTICE: a 30 minute one-act comedy, Hightened Reality. A play about the intolerance of religion. No-pay/non-union preferred. MUST HAVE SENSE OF COMEDY, a quick wit, and be light on your feet. SHENANDOAH SUMMER MUSIC THEATRE The Shenandoah Summer Music Theatre in Winchester, VA seeks photos and resumes. Guest Artist (approval pending), producing artistic director Harold Herman. Send pictures and resumes to: Harold Herman, Producing Artistic Director, Shenandoah Summer Music Theatre, 1460 University Drive, Winchester, VA 22601. Season includes: Cats, by Andrew Lloyd Webber, lyrics TS Eliot. First rehearsal May 30, runs June 14-25. Seeking Grizabella. 42nd Street, by Michael Stewart and Mark Bramble. First rehearsal June 15, runs June 28-July 9. Seeking Julian Marsh, Dorothy Brock, Pat Denning. Footloose, by Tom Snow, Dean Pitchford. First rehearsal June 29, runs July 12-22. Seeking Ethel McCormack.
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OPEN APPOINTMENT AUDITIONS ORLANDO REPERTORY THEATRE
Mon., June 12, 10AM-2PM, by appointment, Orlando Repertory Theatre, 1001 E. Princeton St., Orlando, FL 32803 Orlando Repertory Theatre is holding open appointment auditions for its 2006-7 season. Guest Artist Approval pending. $490/wk., AEA minimum. You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown. 1st rehearsal: Aug. 21. Runs: Sept. 7-Oct. 8. Seeking Sally Brown: Female. 18-35. Lucy van Pelt: Female. 18-35. Snoopy: Male. 18-35. Schroeder: Male. 18-35. Charlie Brown: Male. 18-35. Linus van Pelt: Male. 18-35. Note: Each actor must be able to sing and move well or handle some choreography. Miracle on 34th Street. 1st rehearsal: Oct. 30. Runs: Nov. 16-Dec. 19. Seeking Kris Kringle: Male. 45-60. Doris: Female. 25-40. Fred: Male. 25-40. To Kill A Mockingbird. 1st rehearsal: Feb. 12, 2007. Runs: March 1-April 1, 2007. Seeking Atticus: Male. 35-50. Calpurnia: African American female. 35-50. Walter Cunningham/Judge Taylor: Male. 35-55. Reverend Sykes: African American male. 35-50. Jean: Female. 25-35. Tom Robinson: African American. Suessical. 1st rehearsal: March 19, 2007. Runs: April 12-May 13, 2007. Seeking Cat in the Hat: Male. 18-35. Horton: Male. 18-40. Sour Kangaroo: Female. 18-40. Mr. Mayor: Male. 18-40. Mrs. Mayor: Female. 18-40. General Schmitz/Wickersham #1: Male. 18-30. Wickersham #2: Male. 18-30. Gertrude: Female. 16-25. The Grinch/Yertle: Male. 18-30. Bird Girls: Three women. 18-30. Mayzie: Female. 18-35. Note: Each actor must be able to sing and move well or handle some choreography. Please bring two contrasting monologues and 16 bars of a song. Please bring a picture and resume, stapled together. Performers of all ethnic and racial backgrounds are encouraged to attend. Always bring your Equity membership card to auditions.
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EPA, GREASE
Tue., May 23, 10am-5pm, Actors Equity Audition Center, 165 W. 46th St., 2nd fl, Studio D Fulton Opera House is holding EPAs for Grease, by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey, directed by Michael D. Mitchell. Equity LOA ref to LORT. First rehearsal Aug. 15, runs Sept. 7-24. Prepare a brief song from the show. Accompanist provided. Please bring picture and resume stapled together. Seeking Miss Lynch: (Female age 40 60) does not sing. A Grumpy English Teacher. Jan: (female age 24 30) Rock and Roll Belt. Loud member of the Pink Ladies gang. Marty: (female age 24 30) Alto Belt. Immature but most attractive member of the Pink Ladies gang. Betty Rizzo: (female age 25 35) Alto Belt A-C. The tough and sarcastic leader of the Pink Ladies. Doody: (male age 24 30) C Falsetto and plays the guitar. The youngest member of the Burger Palace Boys who worships the older members. Roger: (male age 24 30) G Falsetto. A jolly member of the Burger Palace Boys who enjoys 'mooning' people. Kenickie: (male age 24 30) Rock and Roll Tenor - C Falsetto. A tough member of the Burger Palace Boys and a car fanatic. Sonny Latierri: (male age 24 30) Rock and Roll Belt. A big-talking member of the Burger Palace Boys. Frenchy: (female age 24 32) Rock and Roll Belt. A Pink Lady who eventually drops out of school to enter Beauty School. She is extremely attentive to her appearance, well meaning, and an airhead. Sandy Dumbrowski: (female age 24 30) Rock and Roll Belt. The attractive, new, wholesome, and innocent girl in town. Patty Simcox: (female age 24 30) Only Sings w/ Chorus, twirls a mean baton A typical, attractive, confident cheerleader. Danny Zuko: (male age 24 30) Rock and Roll Tenor - Falsetto The macho, handsome leader of the Burger Palace Boys. Eugene Florczyk: (male age 24 30) Only sing with Chorus. A pompous but gullible nerd. Johnny Casino: (male age 35 45) Rock and Roll High Baritone A student at Rydell High School who leads a rock 'n' roll band. Vince Fontaine/Teen Angel: (male age 35 45) Rock and Roll Tenor w/ Falsetto E. Vince Fontaine is an egotistical radio disk jockey who is attracted to teenage girls. Teen Angel is an extremely attractive singer. Cha Cha Digregorio: (female age 25 35) Alto Belt (looking for character that is a great dancer NOT an Italian Siren like the film or revival.) The Fulton Theatre is a professional, historic landmark theatre celebrating 154 years located in Downtown Lancaster County in Pennsylvania. Roundtrip transportation and excellent housing provided. For more information and local season auditions visit website at www.thefulton.org. Theatre address: 12 N. Prince Street, Lancaster, PA, 17603.
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EPA WINGS THEATRE PRODUCTION, "FRANKENSTEIN"
Fri., May 5, 10AM-2PM (EPA), 2:30-6PM (Open),Wings Theatre, 154 Christopher St. Wings Theatre is holding EPAs and Open auditions for Frankenstein by Robert Mitchell, directed by John Henry Davis, musical director: Paul Staroba. Seasonal Showcase. Tier II. $380 stipend/project. 1st rehearsal June 9. Runs July 7-Aug. 5 in Wings’ New Musicals Series. Equity Principal Auditions: EPA procedures are in effect. Please prepare a 32-bar character piece and a 32-bar dramatic piece/ballad. Please bring your book of music in case you are asked to sing additional material. Please bring TWO sets of stapled headshots/resumes. Open Auditions: The producer will run all aspects of this call. EPA procedures are not in effect and no Equity Monitor will be provided. Please prepare a 32-bar character piece and a 32-bar dramatic piece/ballad. Please bring your book of music in case you are asked to sing additional material. Please bring TWO sets of stapled headshots/resumes. Note: Frankenstein is an ensemble piece. The actors playing Elizabeth, Justine, Clerval, and Father are onstage for almost the entire show, in a wide range of supporting roles. Versatility and varied skills are crucial for all cast members. Seeking Victor Frankenstein: Tenor, 20s or youngish 30s. Brilliant, idealistic and obsessed youth, but also irresponsible and naïve, he creates the Monster. As his eyes are opened to the realities of life, he becomes haunted by his creation and ruthless in his determination to destroy it. Monster: Baritone/bass. 30s-early 40s. Physically imposing, tall, powerful, and agile. Childlike and trusting by nature, at first. Suffering cruelties and misunderstanding, he learns to be strong-willed and vengeful. Elizabeth/others: Soprano with strong upper register, 20s. Ingenue/young leading lady. Pretty, self-assured, loving and determined, but also highly sensitive and emotional. Plays multiple other roles well. Justine/others: Mezzo, 30s or 40s. Character actress, wide range, comedic skills. The earthy, lively servant woman. Strong mover. Plays multiple other roles as well. Clerval/others: Baritenor, 20s-youngish 30s. Victor’s school friend, a Horatio type. Honest, caring, stalwart. Wide range of skills as young character actor, comedic ability, strong mover. Plays multiple other roles as well. Father/others: Bass/baritone, late 30s or 40s. Character actor to play multiple and varying roles, ranging from Corpse to Alchemist, to Magistrate, and others. Needs to be forceful at times, kind and vulnerable at others, strong mover. Performers unable to attend auditions may mail materials to Meranus Casting, W 85th St, 16D, NYC. Mark envelopes "Frankenstein." BOX AMERICANA: A WAL-MART RETAIL FANTASIA
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A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
Baltimore Shakespeare Festival is seeking an Equity Stage Manager for its production of A Midsummer Night's Dream, by Shakespeare, directed by Laura Hackman. SPT Tier 2, $250 min for SM. On contract May 30, first rehearsal June 6. 26 rehearsal hours/wk. rehearses mostly weeknights and weekend afternoons. Runs July 7-23 outdoors at Evergreen Meadow. Eight-week contract. Equity Stage Managers may email resumes to: Kimberley_Lynne@msn.com. More info: www.baltimoreshakespeare.org.
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UNDERSTUDY SOME GIRL(S)
Fri., May 12, 10AM-6PM, Lunch: 1:30-2:30, Telsey & Co. Studios, 311 W 43rd St, 10th Fl., (between 8th and 9th Aves.). MCC Theater is holding Understudy EPAs for Some Girl(s) by Neil LaBute, directed by Jo Bonney, artistic directors: Robert Lupone and Bernard Telsey, associate artistic director: William Cantler. Off-Broadway Tier C. $674/wk. minimum. 1st rehearsal: On.about June 17. Runs at the Lucille Lortel Theatre. Closes July 8. Please prepare a brief contemporary monologue. Please bring a picture and resume, stapled together. Seeking understudies only The Man: CAST, Eric McCormack. Understudy only sought. Early 30s. A fast talker; smart, articulate. He should be likeable, masculine, a regular "guy" who likes sports and cars and other guy things. Can be very charming when he needs to be, in a boyish sort of way. Late 30s. Covers Eric McCormack. Female Understudy: 28-38. Covers the following four parts, which are cast: Sam: CAST, Brooke Smith. Female, early 30s. She is the girl who stayed in the hometown, married the grocery store manager, and has a family. She is basically sweet, but can be sarcastic as well. Wholesome, sincere, honest, straightforward. Tyler: CAST, Judy Reyes. Female, 28. Self-confident, centered, and quite aware of her sex appeal. A bit of a wise-cracker, funny and sometimes sarcastic. She tends to tell it like it is and not apologize for her frankness. Lindsay: CAST, Fran Drescher. Female, 40s. She is a college professor. Maturely sexy. Worldly, sophisticated, chic, self-confident and very articulate. Bobbie: CAST, Maura Tierney. Female, 30. Charming, smart, independent, self-reliant, realistic, focused, no-nonsense, attractive and not the least bit conceited. Feels very comfortable with herself in the world.
The 30th Annual Samuel French Off-Off Broadway Original Short Play Festival is seeking a South Asian or Indian male actor (28-40). An eloquent, rich, spoiled capitalist with an agenda of his own: a t.v. show. Confident, self-absorbed, arrogant, magnetic, pursuasive--with a point to make about truth and Krishna. His wife is Maya Diswani. Hare Krishna devotee. Post resume/picture to appleasssets3@yahoo.com. CASTING FOR ONE-ACT PLAY COMEDY. Performance: Wed., May 31, 9:55 PM. Final performance: June 11 (if play advances to finals). Directed by noteworthy off-Broadway director. The festival will continue this year in the Chernuchin Theater at the American Theater of Actors (314 W. 54th Street). CASTING NOTICE: a 30 minute one-act comedy, Hightened Reality. A play about the intolerance of religion. No-pay/non-union preferred. MUST HAVE SENSE OF COMEDY, a quick wit, and be light on your feet. SHENANDOAH SUMMER MUSIC THEATRE The Shenandoah Summer Music Theatre in Winchester, VA seeks photos and resumes. Guest Artist (approval pending), producing artistic director Harold Herman. Send pictures and resumes to: Harold Herman, Producing Artistic Director, Shenandoah Summer Music Theatre, 1460 University Drive, Winchester, VA 22601. Season includes: Cats, by Andrew Lloyd Webber, lyrics TS Eliot. First rehearsal May 30, runs June 14-25. Seeking Grizabella. 42nd Street, by Michael Stewart and Mark Bramble. First rehearsal June 15, runs June 28-July 9. Seeking Julian Marsh, Dorothy Brock, Pat Denning. Footloose, by Tom Snow, Dean Pitchford. First rehearsal June 29, runs July 12-22. Seeking Ethel McCormack.
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OPEN CALL BY AGENCY FOR ALL NEW SAG MEMBERS
Sat., May 6, 10AM-12:30PM and 1:30-3:30PM, All Saints Church, 230 E 60th St, between 2nd and 3rd Aves. Sylvia Fay/Lee Genick and Associates Casting is holding an open call for all new SAG members who have never registered with our office. Mailing of photos and resumes is not sufficient to consider performers registered. We will be looking for all types, all ages, and all ethnicities. Our office has several projects that will be starting in the near future. You must bring your paid up SAG card and two new (taken within the last 18 months) 8x10 photos with resumes attached. Do not submit your old headshots. Please bring a pencil in order to fill out a registration card. Absolutely no phone calls to the church or to the Sylvia Fay/Lee Genick and Associates Casting Office, and no photos "dropped off" will be accepted at either location. Arrangements will be made at the sight for performers who require architectural accessibility. Please note: Actors who have previously registered with our office may attend the open call from 2:30-3:30PM if you have an updated head shot taken within the past 18 months, or resume with new contact information. DO NOT resubmit old headshots. Instead of attending the open call, previously registered actors may mail two new photos with resumes attached to Sylvia Fay/Lee Genick Associates Casting, 71 Park Ave., NY, NY 10016. Please write on the outside of the envelope "updated information."
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STAND BY YOUR MAN
May 8, 10AM-1PM and May 09, 10AM-12PM, Nola Studios, 250 W 54th St, 10th Fl., Circa 21 Dinner Playhouse in Rock Island, IL is holding auditions for Stand By Your Man, the Tammy Wynette Musical, directed by Michael Licata. $275-$350, plus paid rehearsla, housing, meals, and health club membership provided. Production dates (including rehearsals): Sept. 7-Nov. 4. Seeking Tammy Wynette: mid-20s to 55, strong actor-country singer, who has a vocal & physical resemblance to Tammy, C#-low E below mid C; George Jones: strong actor who has a vocal and physical resemblance to George, plays guitar; Woman: early 20s, plays Tammy’s daughter and other roles, strong country singer; Five Men: country musicians, singer-actors, seeking drums, guitar, steel guitar, bass, fiddle, and keyboards, they play all the men in Tammy’s life and form the onstage band. Email questions to dpjh@circa21.com.
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CASTING SHORT FILM TO BE SHOT IN LAS VEGAS
"Elana's Story" is a short film, to be shot on Super 16mm. Deferred pay contract (SAG Short Film Agreement). All travel and hotel transportation within Las Vegas provided. It is a tale about religious hypocrisy, the manipulation of innocence, and our insane desire for consumption and material success in America. The story centers around the journey of a small girl names Elana, who ends up becoming a high-priced Las Vegas Callgirl. We follow her through two decades of her life, watching her fate, observing her faith, and her ultimate search for peace and happiness. Seeking Lou: Caucasian male. Strip Club owner, late 40s-50s. 5'6"-5'10". Must be overweight and have a big belly. Big, fat and sleazy with booming voice. Diane Fierson: Las Vegas madam. Caucasian female. Late 40s to late 50s, was beautiful in her youth. 5'5-5'9. Must be blonde/blue eyes. Slender build, big bust. Meryl Streep/Faye Dunaway type. Regal, elegant, classy. Father Santiago: Mexican or Hispanic heritage male. Mexican priest. Late 60's-70's, kindly wrinkled face, soulful eyes. Must be fluent in Spanish. No height requirement. Megan: Caucasian female, early 30's. Phone girl. Very overweight (200+ pounds). Sweet face, intense eyes. Very bubbly personality. No height requirement. Laurie: Caucasian female, 18-20. Waitress. Blonde hair, blue eyes. Young, sweet, but plain/homely looking. Short and slim (5'0-5'4). Very energetic personality. The Missionary: Caucasian male, late 40's-early 60's. Gray hair with full beard. Slightly overweight. Kind eyes, persuasive voice. No height requirement. Mark: Caucasian male, early 30's. Millionaire client. Very good looking, tall. 5'11-6'3. Dark hair, blue eyes. Muscular and fit. Very intense eyes, gorgeous face. Married Client: Caucasian male, early 30's. 5'8-6'0. Blonde hair/blue eyes. Boyish good looks/boy next door type. Good body. Young Elana: 4-5, no height requirement. Must be half Hispanic/half American, or light skinned Hispanic. Huge brown eyes, beautiful little girl, small build. No nudity. Email headshots and resume to Casting@MariposaFilms.Biz. Deadline: May 31.
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STAGE PRODUCTION "ON THE LOW"
TorchLight Media is seeking submissions for the production "On The Low." Seeking Ty Evans: Lead. Male. 18-22. African American. Athletic. Unassuming. Struggling with his sexuality. Looking for someone over 18 who can play 17. Kevin Banks: Lead. Male. 18-22. Athletic. Has a girlfriend and is involved with a male student at his high school. Looking for someone over 18 who can play 17. Russell Evans: Supporting. Male. African American. 35-50. Ty’s father. His family is his foundation. Wants to connect with his emotionally distant son. Patrice Evans: Supporting. Female. African American. 35-45. Strong willed woman. Loves her family. Emotionally unavailable to her son. James Banks: Supporting. Male. African American. 35-50. Kevin’s father. Strict disciplinarian. Has very militant ideas about keeping his son in line. Vanessa Banks: Supporting. Female. African American. 35-45. Kevin’s mother. Neutrally married; not happy, not unhappy. Lost a bit of herself in her husband’s unilateral thinking and dominance. Trevor Woods: Supporting. Male. 18-22. African American. Kevin’s and Ty’s friend. Class clown. Has a strong propensity to be a jerk when he needs to be. Looking for someone over 18 who can play 17. Nicole: Supporting. Female. 18-22. African American, Latin. Kevin’s girlfriend, very pretty. Sweet, has backbone, wears heart on her sleeve. Looking for someone over 18 who can play 17. Dana: Supporting. Female. 18-22. Dating Ty. Spirited. Pretty. Can be vulnerable and tough in the same beat. Looking for someone over 18 who can play 17. Monica: Supporting. Female. Antoine’s girlfriend. Pretty. Sexy. Secure. Looking for someone over 18 who can play 17. Send submissions to: TorchLight Media, PO Box 741086, Los Angleles, CA 90004. Deadline: May 30.
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PUERTO RICAN TRAVELING THEATRE
The Puerto Rican Traveling Theatre seeks a Light Designer, May 18-25. $400 Will design the lights for three exciting new plays from the Professional Playwrights Unit. Will work with three well-known and talented directors. 304 W 47th St. Contact: Allen Davis III. Email: allen@prtt.org. Phone: 212-354-1293. Fax: 212-307-6769.
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THEATRE PRODUCTION ANGLE OF THE SUN
Kitchen Theatre Co. in Ithaca, NY seeks photos/resumes for its upcoming production of Angle of the Sun written and directed by Rachel Lampert, music by Larry Pressgrove, casting director: Michael Cassara. Special Appearance (approval pending). $400/wk. plus health/pension, housing, per diem. 1st rehearsal: Jun. 12. Runs July 6-Aug. 5. Word premiere of a 2 person musical. Seeking Jan: Late 20s/early 30s. Smart with a great sense of humor, she is an artist and writer. Brooklyn native with urban sensibility and outlook. Any ethnicity. Seeking versatile, contemporary musical theatre performer. Mail submissions immediately to: Michael Cassara Casting, 333 W 39th St, NYC 10018, ATTN: Angle of the Sun.
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NYC AND PHILADELPHIA LOCATION SHOOTS FOR "CLUSTER"
Morbid Mind Productions is casting Cluster, a dramatic/comedic HD feature about power, control, contemporary teenage sexual culture and the extremes people are willing to go to in order to satisfy their needs. Vincent Scordia, dir. Jeff Siegel, Writer. Mark Roland, Producer, recent graduates of NYU. Shoot, late July/early august. PA, NJ, NY. Seeking April: 16, all American sweetheart, popular, beautiful, vane; Caroline: 16, genuine, kind, submissive, in love with abusive boyfriend; Michelle: 16, cute, naïve and jealous; Colin: 17, April’s Brother, desperate, confused; Tyler: 17, Colin’s best friend, more conservative, less open; John: 17, Third tier of Colin and Tyler, lives in a fantasy world; Ryan: 21, Selfish, abusive boyfriend of Caroline. Please note: Applicants should be 18 years of age or older but should be able to pull off the appearance of a teenager. Audition dates are TBA and will take place in both the NYC & Philadelphia area. Please email Resume & Pix to casting@morbidmindproductions.com, or mail to Morbid Mind Casting, 90 West Street, #18G, New York, NY 10006 (absolutely no drop offs). Selected applicants will be contacted and provided sides. Nonunion, copy, credit, meals, travel, and lodging provided. For more information please visit www.morbidmindproductions.com
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COMPANY MANAGER/STAGE MANAGER
Clifford the Big Red Dog Live! is returning to the road in its second national tour. This is a nonunion show produced by Turnstile Entertainment. Seeking all levels of touring management for the upcoming 2006-7 season; Company Managers and Stage Managers. 8/14-6/10/2007. Qualified candidates should include extensive knowledge of touring, family shows a plus, experience in in supervising both cast and crew, accounting responsibilities include box office auditing and financial settlement, tour logistics, and local labor practices. Interested applicants should contact Dawn DiFranco at magan@bigredtourllc.com to submit resumes and letters of interest.
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DIAMANTE PICTURES SEEKS LATINOS FOR MUSIC VIDEO
Diamante Pictures is a full service production and post-production company, seeking young, sexy, outgoing, Latinas ages 18 to 24 for a N.O.R.E. video directed by Benjamin DeJesus. This video also features Fat Joe, Big Mato, Nina Sky, Chingo Bling and Lil’ Rob. Diamante produces high-quality commercials, television content, music videos, epk's and documentaries. DeJesus recently produced and co-directed the video for "Reggaeton Latino" by Don Omar, as well as the Remix featuring Fat Joe, N.O.R.E. and LDA. Diamante Pictures also delivered two hot videos for rising Reggae artist I Wayne and is currently producing a documentary on N.O.R.E. HBO acquired our documentary film, Bazooka: The Battles of Wilfredo Gomez, a co-production with Cinemar. We have also worked on projects for MTV, Nickelodeon, NBC, HBO, TV Land, Nick@Nite, VH1, The N, Noggin, ESPN, SiTV, BET, Universal Records, Mun2, Showtime, Paramount Pictures, Columbia Records, Warner Records, Brooklyn Museum of Art, CitiBank, IDT, Triumph the Insult Comic Dog, Urban Latino, The NY Inter. Latino Film Festival and more. Please email your recent photos to mauricio@diamantepictures.com. www.diamantepictures.com.
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JACK RABBIT SLIMS
Seeking Male Actors to Audition for Luca Tesconi’s Jack Rabbit Slim’s. First show will be May 24th, 2006, at 11 PM. Location:'Mo Pitkin’s House of Satisfaction' in the lower East Side. This is an Actor’s Showcase performing scenes and monologues from Quentin Tarantino films. Actors are asked to bring in a scene or monologue from any Quentin Tarantino film (including those he’s only credited as a writer) for the audition. If bringing in a scene, you must bring the scene partner you wish to use. Currently only seeking male submissions. Payment is on a lo/no/deferred basis.
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STAND BY YOUR MAN
May 8, 10AM-1PM and May 09, 10AM-12PM, Nola Studios, 250 W 54th St, 10th Fl., Circa 21 Dinner Playhouse in Rock Island, IL is holding auditions for Stand By Your Man, the Tammy Wynette Musical, directed by Michael Licata. $275-$350, plus paid rehearsla, housing, meals, and health club membership provided. Production dates (including rehearsals): Sept. 7-Nov. 4. Seeking Tammy Wynette: mid-20s to 55, strong actor-country singer, who has a vocal & physical resemblance to Tammy, C#-low E below mid C; George Jones: strong actor who has a vocal and physical resemblance to George, plays guitar; Woman: early 20s, plays Tammy’s daughter and other roles, strong country singer; Five Men: country musicians, singer-actors, seeking drums, guitar, steel guitar, bass, fiddle, and keyboards, they play all the men in Tammy’s life and form the onstage band. Email questions to dpjh@circa21.com.
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CASTING STAGE PRODUCTION, "ALTAR BOYZ"
Mon., May 8 & Tue., May 9, 10AM-6PM (both days), lunch: 1:30-2:30, Chelsea Studios, 151 W 26th St, 6th fl., AND Wed., May 10, 9:30AM-5:30PM, lunch: 1-2, Actor’s Equity Association Audition Center, 165 W 46th St, 2nd fl. Dave Clemmons Casting is holding EPAs for Altar Boyz, by Kevin del Aguila, directed by Stafford Arima, music/lyrics: Gary Adler/Michael Patrick Walker, choreographer: Christopher Gatelli, producers: Kevin Davenport & Robyn Goodman. National Tour/Production Contract, Experimental Touring Program, tier and approval pending. 1st rehearsal: early Sept. 2006. Tour begins early Oct. Please prepare a brief pop song, in the "boy band" style, that shows off range and personality. Please bring sheet music (in your key); an accompanist will be provided. Please bring a picture and resume, stapled together. Altar Boyz is a musical concerning boy-band sensation the Altar Boyz, four good Catholic boys and one good Jewish boy, as they sing, dance and try to save souls on the last night of their phenomenally successful world tour. Actors should have terrific pop voices and all should be able to dance well. Seeking Matthew: 20s. Extremely attractive, charismatic lead singer of the Altar Boyz. Sexy, good-spirited guy; big brother figure to the rest of the band. Pop belt and pop falsetto up to "A". Mark: 20s. Attractive, sensitive member of the band; a winning, devilish sense of humor beneath the innocent demeanor. Luke: 20s. Attractive, street-wise member of the band; a homeboy who "gives it up" for Christ. An adept break-dancer. Juan: 20s. Attractive. An orphan; thinks he is of Puerto Rican descent but is not sure, as he has never met his parents. Endearing, enthusiastic champion of the underdog, as he has always felt like an outsider having been an orphan. Abraham: 20s. Attractive, Jewish member of the band; affable, upbeat; fell into the Altar Boyz by accident.
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SAMUEL FRENCH FESTIVAL
The 30th Annual Samuel French Off-Off Broadway Original Short Play Festival is seeking a South Asian or Indian male actor (28-40). An eloquent, rich, spoiled capitalist with an agenda of his own: a t.v. show. Confident, self-absorbed, arrogant, magnetic, pursuasive--with a point to make about truth and Krishna. His wife is Maya Diswani. Hare Krishna devotee. Post resume/picture to appleasssets3@yahoo.com. CASTING FOR ONE-ACT PLAY COMEDY. Performance: Wed., May 31, 9:55 PM. Final performance: June 11 (if play advances to finals). Directed by noteworthy off-Broadway director. The festival will continue this year in the Chernuchin Theater at the American Theater of Actors (314 W. 54th Street). CASTING NOTICE: a 30 minute one-act comedy, Hightened Reality. A play about the intolerance of religion. No-pay/non-union preferred. MUST HAVE SENSE OF COMEDY, a quick wit, and be light on your feet. SHENANDOAH SUMMER MUSIC THEATRE The Shenandoah Summer Music Theatre in Winchester, VA seeks photos and resumes. Guest Artist (approval pending), producing artistic director Harold Herman. Send pictures and resumes to: Harold Herman, Producing Artistic Director, Shenandoah Summer Music Theatre, 1460 University Drive, Winchester, VA 22601. Season includes: Cats, by Andrew Lloyd Webber, lyrics TS Eliot. First rehearsal May 30, runs June 14-25. Seeking Grizabella. 42nd Street, by Michael Stewart and Mark Bramble. First rehearsal June 15, runs June 28-July 9. Seeking Julian Marsh, Dorothy Brock, Pat Denning. Footloose, by Tom Snow, Dean Pitchford. First rehearsal June 29, runs July 12-22. Seeking Ethel McCormack.
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OPEN APPOINTMENT AUDITIONS ORLANDO REPERTORY THEATRE
Mon., June 12, 10AM-2PM, by appointment, Orlando Repertory Theatre, 1001 E. Princeton St., Orlando, FL 32803 Orlando Repertory Theatre is holding open appointment auditions for its 2006-7 season. Guest Artist Approval pending. $490/wk., AEA minimum. You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown. 1st rehearsal: Aug. 21. Runs: Sept. 7-Oct. 8. Seeking Sally Brown: Female. 18-35. Lucy van Pelt: Female. 18-35. Snoopy: Male. 18-35. Schroeder: Male. 18-35. Charlie Brown: Male. 18-35. Linus van Pelt: Male. 18-35. Note: Each actor must be able to sing and move well or handle some choreography. Miracle on 34th Street. 1st rehearsal: Oct. 30. Runs: Nov. 16-Dec. 19. Seeking Kris Kringle: Male. 45-60. Doris: Female. 25-40. Fred: Male. 25-40. To Kill A Mockingbird. 1st rehearsal: Feb. 12, 2007. Runs: March 1-April 1, 2007. Seeking Atticus: Male. 35-50. Calpurnia: African American female. 35-50. Walter Cunningham/Judge Taylor: Male. 35-55. Reverend Sykes: African American male. 35-50. Jean: Female. 25-35. Tom Robinson: African American. Suessical. 1st rehearsal: March 19, 2007. Runs: April 12-May 13, 2007. Seeking Cat in the Hat: Male. 18-35. Horton: Male. 18-40. Sour Kangaroo: Female. 18-40. Mr. Mayor: Male. 18-40. Mrs. Mayor: Female. 18-40. General Schmitz/Wickersham #1: Male. 18-30. Wickersham #2: Male. 18-30. Gertrude: Female. 16-25. The Grinch/Yertle: Male. 18-30. Bird Girls: Three women. 18-30. Mayzie: Female. 18-35. Note: Each actor must be able to sing and move well or handle some choreography. Please bring two contrasting monologues and 16 bars of a song. Please bring a picture and resume, stapled together. Performers of all ethnic and racial backgrounds are encouraged to attend. Always bring your Equity membership card to auditions.
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EPA, GREASE
Tue., May 23, 10am-5pm, Actors Equity Audition Center, 165 W. 46th St., 2nd fl, Studio D Fulton Opera House is holding EPAs for Grease, by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey, directed by Michael D. Mitchell. Equity LOA ref to LORT. First rehearsal Aug. 15, runs Sept. 7-24. Prepare a brief song from the show. Accompanist provided. Please bring picture and resume stapled together. Seeking Miss Lynch: (Female age 40 60) does not sing. A Grumpy English Teacher. Jan: (female age 24 30) Rock and Roll Belt. Loud member of the Pink Ladies gang. Marty: (female age 24 30) Alto Belt. Immature but most attractive member of the Pink Ladies gang. Betty Rizzo: (female age 25 35) Alto Belt A-C. The tough and sarcastic leader of the Pink Ladies. Doody: (male age 24 30) C Falsetto and plays the guitar. The youngest member of the Burger Palace Boys who worships the older members. Roger: (male age 24 30) G Falsetto. A jolly member of the Burger Palace Boys who enjoys 'mooning' people. Kenickie: (male age 24 30) Rock and Roll Tenor - C Falsetto. A tough member of the Burger Palace Boys and a car fanatic. Sonny Latierri: (male age 24 30) Rock and Roll Belt. A big-talking member of the Burger Palace Boys. Frenchy: (female age 24 32) Rock and Roll Belt. A Pink Lady who eventually drops out of school to enter Beauty School. She is extremely attentive to her appearance, well meaning, and an airhead. Sandy Dumbrowski: (female age 24 30) Rock and Roll Belt. The attractive, new, wholesome, and innocent girl in town. Patty Simcox: (female age 24 30) Only Sings w/ Chorus, twirls a mean baton A typical, attractive, confident cheerleader. Danny Zuko: (male age 24 30) Rock and Roll Tenor - Falsetto The macho, handsome leader of the Burger Palace Boys. Eugene Florczyk: (male age 24 30) Only sing with Chorus. A pompous but gullible nerd. Johnny Casino: (male age 35 45) Rock and Roll High Baritone A student at Rydell High School who leads a rock 'n' roll band. Vince Fontaine/Teen Angel: (male age 35 45) Rock and Roll Tenor w/ Falsetto E. Vince Fontaine is an egotistical radio disk jockey who is attracted to teenage girls. Teen Angel is an extremely attractive singer. Cha Cha Digregorio: (female age 25 35) Alto Belt (looking for character that is a great dancer NOT an Italian Siren like the film or revival.) The Fulton Theatre is a professional, historic landmark theatre celebrating 154 years located in Downtown Lancaster County in Pennsylvania. Roundtrip transportation and excellent housing provided. For more information and local season auditions visit website at www.thefulton.org. Theatre address: 12 N. Prince Street, Lancaster, PA, 17603.
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EPA WINGS THEATRE PRODUCTION, "FRANKENSTEIN"
Fri., May 5, 10AM-2PM (EPA), 2:30-6PM (Open),Wings Theatre, 154 Christopher St. Wings Theatre is holding EPAs and Open auditions for Frankenstein by Robert Mitchell, directed by John Henry Davis, musical director: Paul Staroba. Seasonal Showcase. Tier II. $380 stipend/project. 1st rehearsal June 9. Runs July 7-Aug. 5 in Wings’ New Musicals Series. Equity Principal Auditions: EPA procedures are in effect. Please prepare a 32-bar character piece and a 32-bar dramatic piece/ballad. Please bring your book of music in case you are asked to sing additional material. Please bring TWO sets of stapled headshots/resumes. Open Auditions: The producer will run all aspects of this call. EPA procedures are not in effect and no Equity Monitor will be provided. Please prepare a 32-bar character piece and a 32-bar dramatic piece/ballad. Please bring your book of music in case you are asked to sing additional material. Please bring TWO sets of stapled headshots/resumes. Note: Frankenstein is an ensemble piece. The actors playing Elizabeth, Justine, Clerval, and Father are onstage for almost the entire show, in a wide range of supporting roles. Versatility and varied skills are crucial for all cast members. Seeking Victor Frankenstein: Tenor, 20s or youngish 30s. Brilliant, idealistic and obsessed youth, but also irresponsible and naïve, he creates the Monster. As his eyes are opened to the realities of life, he becomes haunted by his creation and ruthless in his determination to destroy it. Monster: Baritone/bass. 30s-early 40s. Physically imposing, tall, powerful, and agile. Childlike and trusting by nature, at first. Suffering cruelties and misunderstanding, he learns to be strong-willed and vengeful. Elizabeth/others: Soprano with strong upper register, 20s. Ingenue/young leading lady. Pretty, self-assured, loving and determined, but also highly sensitive and emotional. Plays multiple other roles well. Justine/others: Mezzo, 30s or 40s. Character actress, wide range, comedic skills. The earthy, lively servant woman. Strong mover. Plays multiple other roles as well. Clerval/others: Baritenor, 20s-youngish 30s. Victor’s school friend, a Horatio type. Honest, caring, stalwart. Wide range of skills as young character actor, comedic ability, strong mover. Plays multiple other roles as well. Father/others: Bass/baritone, late 30s or 40s. Character actor to play multiple and varying roles, ranging from Corpse to Alchemist, to Magistrate, and others. Needs to be forceful at times, kind and vulnerable at others, strong mover. Performers unable to attend auditions may mail materials to Meranus Casting, W 85th St, 16D, NYC. Mark envelopes "Frankenstein." BOX AMERICANA: A WAL-MART RETAIL FANTASIA
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A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
Baltimore Shakespeare Festival is seeking an Equity Stage Manager for its production of A Midsummer Night's Dream, by Shakespeare, directed by Laura Hackman. SPT Tier 2, $250 min for SM. On contract May 30, first rehearsal June 6. 26 rehearsal hours/wk. rehearses mostly weeknights and weekend afternoons. Runs July 7-23 outdoors at Evergreen Meadow. Eight-week contract. Equity Stage Managers may email resumes to: Kimberley_Lynne@msn.com. More info: www.baltimoreshakespeare.org.
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UNDERSTUDY SOME GIRL(S)
Fri., May 12, 10AM-6PM, Lunch: 1:30-2:30, Telsey & Co. Studios, 311 W 43rd St, 10th Fl., (between 8th and 9th Aves.). MCC Theater is holding Understudy EPAs for Some Girl(s) by Neil LaBute, directed by Jo Bonney, artistic directors: Robert Lupone and Bernard Telsey, associate artistic director: William Cantler. Off-Broadway Tier C. $674/wk. minimum. 1st rehearsal: On.about June 17. Runs at the Lucille Lortel Theatre. Closes July 8. Please prepare a brief contemporary monologue. Please bring a picture and resume, stapled together. Seeking understudies only The Man: CAST, Eric McCormack. Understudy only sought. Early 30s. A fast talker; smart, articulate. He should be likeable, masculine, a regular "guy" who likes sports and cars and other guy things. Can be very charming when he needs to be, in a boyish sort of way. Late 30s. Covers Eric McCormack. Female Understudy: 28-38. Covers the following four parts, which are cast: Sam: CAST, Brooke Smith. Female, early 30s. She is the girl who stayed in the hometown, married the grocery store manager, and has a family. She is basically sweet, but can be sarcastic as well. Wholesome, sincere, honest, straightforward. Tyler: CAST, Judy Reyes. Female, 28. Self-confident, centered, and quite aware of her sex appeal. A bit of a wise-cracker, funny and sometimes sarcastic. She tends to tell it like it is and not apologize for her frankness. Lindsay: CAST, Fran Drescher. Female, 40s. She is a college professor. Maturely sexy. Worldly, sophisticated, chic, self-confident and very articulate. Bobbie: CAST, Maura Tierney. Female, 30. Charming, smart, independent, self-reliant, realistic, focused, no-nonsense, attractive and not the least bit conceited. Feels very comfortable with herself in the world.
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