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BREAKOUT FILM, TV, + THEATER STAR COREY HAWKINS MAKES HIS MARK WITH “24: LEGACY”

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NEWS 6 The Actors Fund announces new medical center 7 This week’s roundup of who’s casting what starring whom 8 Creating Vimeo’s “555” ADVICE 11 NOTE FROM THE CD 7 things that make a CD grateful 11 #IGOTCAST Larnell Baxter 12 SECRET AGENT MAN It’s all good! 13 #IGOTCAST Phae Lewis FEATURES 4 BACKSTAGE 5 WITH... Michael Potts 10 MEET THE MAKER Ricky Gervais, “David Brent: Life on the Road” 12 THE ESSENTIALISTS Michael E. Satrazemis, cinematographer 13 INSIDE JOB Farnaz Esnaashari-Charmatz, “Shimmer and Shine” creator 18 TOP OF THEIR CLASS Your definitive guide to the 2017 Oscar-nominated actors 32 LEAGUE OF RESIDENT THEATRES Theatre for a New Audience COVER STORY CASTING page 14 20 New York Tristate 24 California GOING 27 National/Regional FOR BROKE Corey Hawkins photographed by Stephanie Diani on Jan. 9 in NYC. Cover designed by Corey Hawkins lays it on the line for “24: Legacy” Jessica Balaschak. and Broadway’s “Six Degrees Of Separation” STEPHANIE DIANI STEPHANIE

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What has playing Turnbo added to your acting skills? [Laughs] Well, in the way I’m playing him, it has not necessarily added to my acting skills but refreshed some things or worked muscles that in other roles I haven’t been able to use as often: the notion of playing on the line, breath control, and fleetness of mind—just very, very quick turns. Turnbo just can keep going on and on and on. He has many asides, so it’s about holding onto the main thread of the story he’s telling, but at the same time also these sort of accompanying descriptors that August Wilson likes to throw in…. August didn’t write pauses. The periods that we see and the punctuation we see in the scripts is basically an editor doing that, but August didn’t really write that way.

What’s your go-to audition song? If I’m really asked, it’s a musical comedy of sorts; I always go to something Randy Newman because that tends to be the perfect thing—and sometimes even if it’s serious. One of my favorite Randy Newman songs is “Dixie Flyer.” I do that or “Sail Away.”

What movie should every actor see? “Lincoln.” I think Daniel Day- Lewis is amazingly transformational. He’s someone actors should go and watch and see how he does it. “My Left Foot”—[see] all of his movies and watch how he transforms.

How do you typically prepare for an audition? I like to be off-book. I can’t stand being on the page; it’s a little too limiting for me, so I Michael Potts returns to the stage with spend a lot of time trying to memorize, just get off-book for it. And the process of that is to break down the scene and figure out what it’s a bang for the first-ever Broadway about, first. Break down the beats for myself and then commit it to production of August Wilson’s “Jitney.” As memory and go through it several times. Hopefully I’ll have enough time, a day or two, where I can do that, so it becomes a sort of Turnbo, Potts is putting his Yale School of running thing in my head. It’s that thing that you see on the subway all Drama training to good use and delivering the time: actors talking to themselves. They’re just running lines. a magnificent turn. The actor, who got What advice would you give your younger self? I think my his start on “The Wire” before moving on younger self was rather naive about how the business worked. to “True Detective” and “Gotham,” chats [I thought] it was about doing the play and doing the work and that would be it, and I guess my advice to my younger self is that about his audition preparation process, marketing is important. Typing yourself and knowing where you’re the film every actor should see, and headed is probably something I should’ve paid more attention to. It’s not just about being a good actor in terms of building career. It’s the advice he’d offer his younger self. about more than [that]. •

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challenges, too.” That includes offering coun- seling services on site, particularly for those without health insurance. “If [actors] don’t have health insurance, they will go to a health insurance counselor,” Benincasa clarified. “We want everyone to have health insurance.” When it comes to other needs, Benincasa said the staff will seek to identify what each individual coming in requires. As Backstage has previously reported, the Actors Fund offers 26 different services, including housing placement, employment training, and senior care. Benincasa and the rest of the team are confident in their new health program as a whole because of the network they’ve built. “One of our desires, one of our goals when we started the free health care center, was to partner,” he said of the fund’s relationship with Mount Sinai Doctors.

“This is a crystal ball projection, but we want to make this center the best health resource for members of the community.” INDUSTRY —JOE BENINCASA, PRESIDENT AND CEO OF THE ACTORS FUND

Healthy and Happy It was also important that the center have “the appropriate medical support staff” in THE ACTORS FUND ANNOUNCES MEDICAL CENTER FOR PERFORMERS addition to having team members who care about the entertainment industry. “We wanted to identify physicians that have an affinity with BY AMANDA FLORIAN a red pen (and red tape), but Benincasa the arts,” Benincasa said. “Having that appre- oming soon: a new health center for explained that performers will need to show ciation is a key ingredient for anyone providing performers. That’s right! This spring, they are “already part of the community.” this service.” One of the center’s doctors, Jason the Actors Fund and Mount Sinai According to a press release from the Actors Kindt, for instance, is a musical theater buff. C Doctors are teaming up to meet the Fund, the Friedman Center will offer primary Plus, many of the social workers at the Actors health-related needs of entertainers in New York and specialty care, as well as extended hours, Fund have theatrical backgrounds themselves. City. The Samuel J. Friedman Health Center for expedited referrals to physicians in the Mount Of course, that doesn’t mean every staff the Performing Arts is set to open in March at Sinai Health System, and “continuity of care for member at the organization will break out in the Actors Fund’s headquarters in Times Square. those who experience regular changes in health song and dance when guests pay a visit. “This is a crystal ball projection, but we want insurance coverage.” “I performed once in college,” Benincasa said to make this center the best health resource Benincasa said he believes the organization is jokingly before admitting that “the director for members of the [acting] community,” Joe doing a good job addressing those issues. Upon suggested I work in the wings.” Benincasa, the Actors Fund president and CEO, entering the Friedman Center, actors, singers, Previously, the Actors Fund’s Al Hirschfeld told Backstage. “And if the demand is there, we and stagehands will all be greeted by someone Free Health Clinic served uninsured enter- want to expand the service.” who will help them jump right into the process. tainers in Manhattan; staff at the clinic will So who is eligible for the program? There “We’re here for the whole person,” he said. “It’s continue to do so until the Friedman Center SPENCER ALEXANDER SPENCER won’t be anyone marking up résumés with not only about paying the rent. There are other opens in March. • COURTESY THE ACTORS FUND

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FACEBOOK LIVE COMEDY CLUES KATE BERLANT AND JOHN EARLY ON CREATING VIMEO’S “555”

BY BENJAMIN LINDSAY characters’ personal traits from ackstage visited Vimeo’s there. That differs from their solo New York offices on sketches or standup routines, Thursday, Feb. 2, for a where characters are built on an B Facebook Live interview individual basis. “[‘555’ is] so built with comedians Kate Berlant around the central relationship in and John Early (“Search Party”). the shorts that we conceive of the They are the stars and creators relationship first,” Berlant said. of Vimeo’s new miniseries “555,” Early added: “It’s always, ‘What an anthological series of shorts kind of people would we like to play John Early and Kate Berlant on “555” centered around two characters together?’ We’re thinking about the living and working in Los Angeles. relationship before we’re thinking We spoke with them about their about individual characters.” no experience on a queer-themed it. It’s just repetition and pushing creative process, the secret to a show.’ So I just got Time Out New through the inevitable brutality.” successful creative partner, and “If there’s no actual York and I looked through all the how to make it in the big city. friendship chemistry, shows, and I reached out to all the Study up on the greats. When I can’t imagine showrunners on Facebook.” asked about comedy heroes, Enjoy the company of those you being able to make Early was quick to list the likes work with. Berlant said the most something good.” Befriend others who are ‘push- of Lisa Kudrow, Amy Sedaris, important thing to remember —KATE BERLANT, CO-CREATOR ing through the inevitable Sandra Bernhard, John Waters, when building a comedic duo is AND CO-STAR OF “555” brutality’ of performing. Early and Jennifer Saunders as some that it should be with someone is a huge proponent of befriend- of the talents who inspire him. you like. “It helps to be friends; I Know your type, and don’t be ing other performers within your “Unfortunately, a lot of my early don’t think you can do it unless afraid to put yourself out there. city’s established comedy scene. inspirations were male because you enjoy the person,” she said. “If Both Berlant and Early found their He recalled that after meeting I was so trapped by patriarchy there’s no actual friendship chem- comedic voices and styles while Berlant, he would host her comedy that those were the only figures istry, I can’t imagine being able to working in New York City. Early show at Cake Shop when she went I could relate to,” Berlant dead- make something good.” said that knowing his type from out of town. Berlant agreed, say- panned. She cited Christopher the start only helped his chances ing, “Starting a show is an amazing Guest, Jim Carrey, and Chris When building characters, think at success. “My angle when I way to [meet other comedians]. Farley. No matter the case, it is about how they relate to those wanted to do standup was very You just meet people and you put important for any actor to follow around them. In creating charac- practical,” he said. “I was like, ‘I people on your show and then they the careers of performers they ters for “555,” Berlant explained know that I will more likely be on put you on their show. But even admire and see what bits of wis- that she and Early began with a “gay” shows; I’m more likely to get if you don’t start a show, you just dom they can cull from the greats central relationship and built their booked at this stage when I have go to shows every night and do before them. •

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president of the United States who’s not equipped to do what he’s trying to do—but he’s done it!” Through the changes of the past 16 years, Gervais insists the one con- stant is David himself. The challenge of the film, therefore, was to keep the character true to himself while still taking him and the audience on an adventure. “With a movie, it’s not enough to watch your favorite character bopping around. With a movie you have to go on a real journey,” he explains. “Playing him and being him is like putting on an old pair of slip- pers…but now, I’ve got to go and do something different in them. That’s the scary bit.” “The documentary has changed. It’s more demanding Ricky Gervais in “David Brent: Life on the Road” and intrusive.”

Gervais doesn’t let the prospect [Meet the Maker] of his work’s reception quell his pursuits. In fact, he embraces the inevitability of polarity, something he Ricky Gervais, credits to being a prolific creator of his own content. Recalling his stint as a four-time host of the Golden “David Brent: Life on the Road” Globes, for example, he confesses, “I didn’t care what a producer thought BY CASEY MINK of me, or a director, because I write and produce my own stuff…. It would RICKY GERVAIS NOTES, WITH pursues his dream of being a counterpart. “We’ve had literally a be a lot easier for me to just pop up in apathy, two apparent cultural shifts musician, enlisting a film crew whole generation of people seeing films [or] pop up on adverts, [but] it since the original English “The to document the journey. It pro- fame as the biggest vocation,” he takes me two years to write the thing Office” debuted in 2001: “People vides a funny, raw, and ultimately says. “[Trump] has got more in com- and to direct it, so I have to love that are satisfied with their 15 minutes moving portrait of the frequently mon with David Brent than he has bit of it.” of fame now, [and] people will do ill-advised David, as well as an [with] JFK. All his life, he’s wanted to Gervais upholds that passion by anything to be famous and stay unsettling look at the ways in which be famous. He had everything, but he prioritizing his personal satisfac- famous,” he says. society shapes content and vice wanted to host ‘The Apprentice.’ ” tion with the work, something he

Gervais, who created the mocku- versa. “The thing that’s changed is Gervais even parallels David’s encourages all artists to strive for. RUTLEDGEWAYNE mentary series inspired by the 10 how demanding and insatiable the rock-star pursuits to Trump’s pur- “The most important thing for me is years he spent working in an actual makers of these documentaries suit of the presidency (though he [the film] turned out how I wanted it office, also portrayed its bumbling are now,” Gervais observes. “The maintains that David is less detest- to, and I couldn’t have had a better protagonist, David Brent, throughout documentary has changed. It’s able). “Usually that’s what comedy time doing it,” he says of “Life on its three-season run. In Gervais’ new more demanding and intrusive. is: an ordinary person trying to do the Road.” “The more you polarize, feature-length film, “David Brent: And the world’s changed. It’s a something they’re not equipped to the more you’ve done something Life on the Road,” he revives the well- dog-eat-dog world now.” do,” he says. “But it takes on a sad- slightly different, slightly chal- intentioned buffoon, but not without Gervais, like many, is reconcil- der edge because Brent is trying lenging, and not homogenized. Do imbuing the material with the world’s ing his work with the age of Donald as hard as he can, and he’s an OK everything artistic for yourself. And current climate. Trump, which includes likening bloke, particularly compared to the if you believe in God, do it for your-

The film depicts David as he the new president to his fictional modern narcissist. Now we have a self and God.” • BURMISTONRAY ILLUSTRATION: NICK BERTOZZI; BAXTER:

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off-book and ready to play. I’m grateful. 3. Your work. Don’t ever let #IGOTCAS T. anyone tell you that acting is easy. It just looks that way if you’re well Larnell Baxter trained. At the end of a day of casting, I am constantly gobsmacked by By Casey Mink the work I get to see in the room. It makes me excited to shepherd you For his star- through the process and help you ring role in get the job. the short film “Sleep I can’t imagine going Running,” on a job interview LARNELL (or several!) every BAXTER day and having all played a man the job applicants in experiencing the waiting room. post-traumatic stress after having a car accident. The actor realized 4. Your bravery. I love meeting early on that the part would call new actors and I’m continually in awe for vulnerability. “I knew that I had of your talent and humanity. That to go to a dark place to be able to you come into my office and essen- portray internal hurt,” he says. tially bare your soul amazes me. The gig was made doubly chal- 5. Your vulnerability. It knocks lenging by the fact that there was me out when an actor comes into no dialogue, nor did Baxter have a the audition room and breaks open. stunt double for vigorous running When you reveal what’s true and in and crash scenes. “Those were [Note From the CD] your heart, it bonds us as humans. really my emotions [in the scenes],” 6. The laughter. Never have I he says, adding, “Plus, it was laughed more than in the audition extremely cold in Seattle.” 7 Things That room. It is so much fun to see what Baxter booked the gig through you bring in—what you and only you Backstage—and he didn’t even have have created. to audition! “Surprisingly, I was Make a CD Grateful 7. “You is kind. You is smart. You cast based off of my headshot since is important.” The famous quote there was no dialogue,” he remarks. BY MARCI LIROFF from “The Help” applies to you more In early 2016, Baxter committed than ever. It’s such a tough and himself to using Backstage, and I’VE READ SO MANY “YEAR- years, my column has consisted of frustrating business. I can’t imagine he says he has seen an immediate end” and “let’s review our advice to keep you on the right side going on a job interview (or several!) payoff. resolutions” articles in the last few of the tracks in the audition room every day and having all the job “I subscribed at the beginning weeks, it’s caused me to reflect on and when navigating the business. applicants in the waiting room. The of 2016 and it has truly made the what’s important to me at work. A Your spot-on feedback has been tre- odds of you getting the role are, difference by making me a more colleague of mine, New York casting mendous and it keeps me on track. unfortunately, very slim and you informed actor,” he says. “I trust

WAYNE RUTLEDGEWAYNE director Susan Shopmaker, took 2. Your preparation. Whenever keep going back to the well of cre- Backstage’s process of verifying a break from her usual political I hear a casting director asked for ativity: your need to tell the story. casting notices. It allows me to go tweets and posted a tweet that their No. 1 pet peeve, they invariably You are storytellers and I am grate- on a personal ‘scavenger hunt’ to bears repeating: “To every #actor say, “lack of preparation.” I’ve been ful you share that with us. • find the notices that fit my person- I met/saw in 2016: Thank you. Your working in this business as a casting ality or would give me a challenge.” discipline & hard work made some director, producer, teacher, and act- tough words spring to life. #HAP- ing coach on your behalf for several GET ANSWERS! PYNEWYEAR w/ respect, S.” decades. With my ear to the ground This brought a huge smile to within our community, I’ve noticed FOLLOW PRODUCER AND TO SEE YOUR SUCCESS my face. Here’s my list of what I’m that times have truly changed and casting director Marci Liroff on story in print, tweet @Backstage grateful for: actors are more prepared than in Twitter @marciliroff, or visit using the hashtag #IGotCast.

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your mind to see the situation clearly. For example, there’s no need to go home and cry in your THE ESSENTIALISTS pillow after an audition goes badly. Just say, “Good.” You Michael E. Satrazemis gained experience and you’ll do CINEMATOGRAPHER better next time. By Casey Mink There’s a positive in every negative. It’s just a matter of perspective.

An agent passed on you? Good. Now you can focus on better ways to make an impression. Your show closed after a week? Good. Now you’re available for bigger and better projects. Since its pilot episode, cinematographer A teacher criticized your work? MICHAEL E. SATRAZEMIS has helped Good. Now you have some hon- create the dystopian world of AMC’s “The est feedback. Walking Dead.” Here’s how the camera One of my clients recently lets him know whether or not he’s working tested for his first pilot and didn’t with “the greatest” actors. get it. The guy was devastated. Then I explained that other He helps tell the ‘lie’ of acting. pilots would be eager to see him “Acting is such a tricky thing because because he had just tested. I also you’re actually making a lie. Once you see [ Secret Agent Man ] setbacks and failures: I say, reminded him that a few weeks the truth in the way [the actors] are doing it, ‘Good.’ Because when things go ago, his quote was zero. Now it you already know where to put the camera.” bad, there’s going to be some was $25,000. And on top of all It’s All good that comes from it. ‘Oh, mis- that, he had learned what it’s like The camera reveals an actor’s level sion got canceled? Good. We can to read for a room packed with of experience. focus on another one,’ ” he says. studio and network executives. “The greatest actors, they understand that Good! “ ‘Got beat? Good. We learned.’ See? There’s a positive in it’s not just the words in the moment. An Don’t get bummed. Don’t beat every negative. It’s just a matter actor who has studied film, not just acting, find sources of inspiration yourself up. Just say, ‘Good.’ ” of perspective. is going to be better because they under- everywhere. It could be Yeah, I like this guy. One of the best ways to learn stand why they need to do these sorts of the lyrics from a popular As an actor, you’re going to this lesson is by taking a long things, [like] actors who know that in the I song or the words of a get your butt kicked on a regular look at all the actors you know. wide shots they don’t need to fall apart so former president. To me, it’s all basis. There will be more failures Study their downbeat response that by the time we get to your close-up, the same. than successes. That’s the nature to every obstacle. Watch how you’re not already destroyed emotionally.” Retired Navy SEAL of the beast. So if you want to they beat themselves up. Is that Commander Jocko Willink accomplish your goals, you must how you want to live your life? I Actors and cinematographers are in served this country for 20 years. learn how to handle adversity. hope the answer is no. it together. He was in charge of SEAL Team When I was starting out, the Acting is hard enough. Don’t “We keep an open dialogue. There’s Three’s Task Unit Bruiser, the casting directors who rejected make it any tougher. always the hierarchy within film, and it most highly decorated special my pitches gave me the opportu- Now, let’s wrap this lesson up shouldn’t break, but we all talk and try to ops unit during the Iraq War. nity to fine-tune my approach. with some valuable advice from raise the bar [together]. I’ll discuss where Now, among other things, the Every actor who chose to sign the man himself: “If you can say the shots are and what’s happening and man is an author, a motiva- with another agent helped me ‘Good,’ guess what? It means where the key point is to emote that emotional speaker, and the host of a develop my meeting skills. And you’re still alive. It means you’re tion when they are in their close-up. You’re popular podcast. He teaches the every major deal that went south still breathing. And if you’re still always discussing everything.” principles he’s learned on the taught me a little bit more about breathing, that means you’ve battlefield to help others lead a the art of negotiating. still got some fight left in you. So FOR THE FULL Q&A, better life. This approach will work for get up, dust off, reload, and go visit backstage.com. ESNAASHARI-CHARMATZ: BONNIE OSBORNE; LEWIS: MARTIN BENTSEN MARTIN LEWIS: OSBORNE; BONNIE ESNAASHARI-CHARMATZ: “Here’s how I deal with you, too. You just have to train out on the attack.” • ILLUSTRATION: SPENCER ALEXANDER; “THE WALKING DEAD”: GENE PAGE/AMC

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[Inside Job ] Farnaz Esnaashari-Charmatz “SHIMMER AND SHINE” CREATOR #IGOTCAS T. Phae Lewis

BY MOLLY EICHEL an animated series, you connect By Casey Mink FARNAZ ESNAASHARI-CHARMATZ IS THE CREATOR OF better if you hear a kid who sounds Nickelodeon’s “Shimmer and Shine,” the highest-rated show on the like you rather than adults doing network for preschoolers. She rose through the ranks at Nick, starting as an kids’ voices. intern and eventually getting promotions to work on shows like “Go, Diego, Go!” and “Dora the Explorer” before she started pitching her own ideas. Do you have any advice for kids in the audition room? It feels like How did you transition from an these aren’t exactly the right solu- sometimes people tell kids to act animator to a leadership role? tions to the problem. Say, “Their in a certain way, but you have to While I was doing my regular job suggestion may not be the solution, be careful. People want to know for Nick, I started pitching shows but there is a problem that needs to who you are when you come in to Nick Jr. in 2009, when I was be addressed.” to these auditions. They want to on maternity leave with my son. know what you’re like and if you PHAE LEWIS likes to play women Nick Jr. was having casting calls What do you look for in the casting listen well. You can walk in the with an air of mystery to them. for ideas. I pitched for five years process? I had a sense of who I door on the wrong foot because “Strong, independent female char- before “Shimmer and Shine.” wanted the girls to be and what I someone told you how to act. Just acters who have a secret” are the wanted them to exude. It was very be a nice person; that goes a long roles she covets most, she says. For That’s a lot of rejection. Someone important to me that these charac- way. Don’t start “acting” right her recent gig in the film “Hollow’s asked me once, “Don’t you wish ters be kids. As a child, watching when you walk in. • Ridge,” she got just that. you got the show 13 ideas ago?” Lewis portrayed Nadie, a park My first reaction was, “No, I had ranger at the haunted Hollow’s to fail in order to succeed.” Every Ridge. The character “takes care of time I failed I got one step closer her own [and] is brave, cunning, and to understanding what it meant loyal,” Lewis says. She auditioned to succeed. I’m grateful for that for and booked the job via self-tape rejection, because at least they before being flown out to Buffalo, kept me coming back. Without New York, to film on location in that, I wouldn’t have gotten to Allegany State Park. that position. “We worked near gorgeous rock formations and stayed in cabins on Did you have an aha moment about native grounds,” Lewis says. “We why you were being rejected? It trekked the area for various scenes really clicked when—and this is and got to experience the spooky the secret of how to make it hap- nature of the territory deemed ‘Hol- pen!—when they would give me low’s Ridge.’ ” notes and I would do exactly [what] “Hollow’s Ridge” is one of several their notes [said], and they would gigs Lewis has booked through still say, “It’s not working.” I would Backstage, which she’s been using get frustrated at the process, and I for over a year and through which could hear their frustration. It was she submits daily for projects. She when I realized [I had] to take a sticks with Backstage because of step out, not be so precious, not be “the reliability of the notices, the so married to ideas, to listen to the Farnaz Esnaashari-Charmatz ease of the submissions, and the feedback and criticism, [even if] fact that it constantly has new [jobs] to choose from.” “I’m always looking to my own kids to see what they are TO SEE YOUR SUCCESS reacting to and what they’re playing with. They pitch me story in print, tweet @Backstage using the hashtag #IGotCast. ESNAASHARI-CHARMATZ: BONNIE OSBORNE; LEWIS: MARTIN BENTSEN MARTIN LEWIS: OSBORNE; BONNIE ESNAASHARI-CHARMATZ: ILLUSTRATION: SPENCER ALEXANDER; “THE WALKING DEAD”: GENE PAGE/AMC show ideas all the time without knowing it.”

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BACKSTAGE.COM 02.09.17 backstage 15 “THERE’S AN OLD SAYING THAT [GOES] ‘IF not now, when? And if not me, who?’ ” says Corey Hawkins. “People don’t expect this young black kid to step into a role that Kiefer Sutherland made, [but] I just have no interest in doing anything that’s easy or anything that people expect.” From his Juilliard audition, when he for- got his prepared monologue and got in off a YouTube piece he had memorized years before, to his breakout role in “Straight Outta Compton,” playing one of the biggest hip-hop icons of all time, and now with his current project as the star of the newest addition to the “24” world, Hawkins knows how to take risks. But the unexpected often comes with doubt. “With ‘24: Legacy,’ there are a lot of people who are super excited about the show,” he says. “But there are a lot of people who are very skeptical.” The pressure of a well-known narrative with a rabid fan base, as Fox’s popular real-time military series has, isn’t new for the actor. He’s taken on roles in established franchises, including “The Walking Dead” and the King Kong reimagining “Kong: Skull Island” (in theaters March 10), and the filmic retelling of ’80s hip- hop group N.W.A.’s rise to prominence. Rather than discourage Hawkins, it’s precisely this tension that drives him. When he first auditioned to play Dr. Dre in 2015’s “Straight Outta Compton,” the actor was so afraid of botching the seminal story that he nearly turned down the opportunity when the offer came in. But Hawkins used that fear and rose to the challenge in a role that would give him his first taste of leading man status. It also served as a preview for “24” creators Evan Katz and Manny Coto, who cast Hawkins based solely off his performance in “Compton.” “On a basic level, he was just a tremendous actor,” Coto tells Backstage over the phone. He points to one scene in particular, in which the members of N.W.A. are being harassed by police officers outside their music studio, that sealed the deal for the creative team. “There was a look that Corey flashed in that scene; that “[If] there’s a voice in you that says, ‘I don’t know, that’s energy, that look, that anger made me say, ‘This is the guy.’ ” risky’ or ‘That’s challenging,’ then do it. Run at it and With nothing but his interpretation of Dr. Dre to go on, they offered Hawkins the “24” part via tackle it. And if it’s bad, it’s bad. You’re gonna get over it.” Skype while the actor was filming in Vietnam, one of five locations for “Kong: Skull Island.” Already a fan of the original series, Hawkins plane and went straight to the network read and learning lines and stuff,” he says—and accepted and immediately enlisted the stunt with the producers—Howard Gordon, Manny credits his Juilliard training and its overarch- team and military men on the “Kong” set to Coto, Evan Katz. Like, everybody was there, ing approach to multiple techniques such as help prepare him to play Eric Carter, a former and it was their first time seeing me read- Meisner, Stanislavsky, and classical with teach- special ops Army ranger living in witness pro- ing and hearing me read it. But once we got ing him to diversify his connection to the craft. tection after returning from service. through that, all the training sort of kicked in, “[Juilliard helped me] figure out whatever “[The ‘Kong’ stuntmen] really helped me and [the] work, and then the research.” it was that I needed in that moment, in that fall into shape for when I got off the plane,” Hawkins brings a genuine curiosity to his sandbox,” he says. “You just use the tool that’s Hawkins says at Soho House in Manhattan’s deep dives into understanding the charac- available to you, and that [tool], we learned,

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not inspired and having one of those ‘actor infiltrates a wealthy New York City couple’s clarity’ moments. Then you have that 1 percent life by posing as their son’s college friend and Labor of Love where you’re just on it and in it, and then it’s Sidney Poitier’s offspring. It’s a well-suited role just magic. The rest of the time you have to use for the actor, who named Poitier as his ideal When Corey Hawkins sat down to speak those tools, and I’m finding that it’s different mentor in an interview with Forbes. with Backstage in mid-January, he was depending on what project it is I’m working on.” “Sidney is just the quintessential representa- reflecting on the previous evening’s Previously, the actor’s most substantial TV tion of what it means to come into a country, Golden Globes, when Viola Davis intro- experience had been on “The Walking Dead,” to be a foreigner, to be that idea of diversity duced Meryl Streep as she accepted playing Heath on Seasons 6 and 7 of the apoca- exemplified. He embodies that success—what- her Lifetime Achievement Award. lyptic zombie series. Although it was also a ever your idea of success is. His body of work “She makes the most heroic char- physical show, Hawkins chose to latch onto his sort of speaks for him,” Hawkins says. That a acters vulnerable; the most known, “Legacy” character’s background as a former role is a meaningful addition to his larger canon familiar; the most despised, relat- soldier and insisted on doing all of his own of work is his only requirement for the projects able,” Davis said of the legendary stunts. “They got me running, running on top of he chooses, and it’s a standard he’s maintained actor. “Her artistry reminds us of the cars, dodging in and out of moving traffic—and from the get-go: Even when he was living in impact of what it means to be an artist, that’s just the beginning,” he says with a laugh. Harlem in a tiny apartment, trying to make it which is to make us feel less alone.” “They got me doing crazy stuff. But I love it.” as an actor, he remained choosy in the roles he The observation was rousing Premiering last Sunday, Feb. 5, in the coveted took—much to the objection of his agents. for a young actor like Hawkins. post–Super Bowl slot on Fox, the series picked “But they stuck with me,” Hawkins says. “It’s that responsibility to tell up as the military man’s work follows him home. “They understood that it wasn’t just about the stories and to allow an audience Terrorist forces are threatening to kill his family quantity, that it was the quality of what we’re member to sit with a character, and his squad before launching a massive attack trying to build and what I’m interested in,” he whether uncomfortably or comfort- on American soil. In true “24” fashion, it’s a real- says. “You read things and they come to you, ably or whatever it is, for however time race against the clock to stop a catastrophe. and if they speak to you at the moment and long, whether [in] theater [or on] While the stunt work is a new addition to there’s a voice in you that says, ‘I don’t know, film,” he says. “It’s why you’ve got Hawkins’ résumé, in looking to improve his that’s risky’ or ‘That’s challenging,’ then do it. to pick projects that you’re passion- skill set, he’s also strengthening those he Run at it and tackle it. And if it’s bad, it’s bad. ate about. Why you’ve got to pick already has. Come April, he’ll be starring in You’re gonna get over it. I would have been things that you like talking about Broadway’s upcoming revival of “Six Degrees of pissed if I didn’t take on ‘24.’ I would have been and that you like doing, because Separation,” opposite seven-time Emmy winner pissed if I didn’t take on Dre for [‘Straight Outta when you’re working six months on Allison Janney and Tony winner John Benjamin Compton’]; pissed if I didn’t do ‘Walking Dead.’ something, you want to make the trip Hickey. Written by John Guare and directed by There’s no wrong choice, because whatever you back to talk about whatever it is.”

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BACKSTAGE.COM 02.09.17 backstage 17 Top of Their Class Your definitive guide to the 2017 Oscar-nominated actors

By Backstage Staff

AND THE NOMINEES ARE... SOME OF THE Emma Stone, “La La Land” Ryan Gosling, “La La Land” most talented performers the film industry ✱✱SECOND NOMINATION ✱✱SECOND NOMINATION has to offer! The Oscar acting class of 2017 is Working actors everywhere are likely to name The golden age of Hollywood may be impossi- chock-full of both up-and-coming spotlight Stone’s turn in “La La Land” their favorite per- ble to reclaim, but Gosling makes the case that stealers and veterans returning yet again to formance of the year because she captures the the new Fred Astaire walks—and tap dances!— Hollywood’s biggest night. Seven of the 20 plight of the struggling auditioner with painful among us today. As a jazz musician chasing his actors below can call themselves “Academy accuracy. But in Damien Chazelle’s luminous dreams, he’s a classic romantic lead, a charm- Award nominees” for the first time, while musical sequences, Stone blossoms, her grace ing triple threat, and the kind of old-fashioned one has broken her own record for most and hope proving infectious. megawatt movie star we still crave, all rolled nominations in history. Which of this year’s into one spectacular performance. performances do you think will take home Meryl Streep, the gold? “Florence Foster Jenkins” Viggo Mortensen, ✱✱20TH NOMINATION (THREE WINS) “Captain Fantastic” BEST ACTRESS IN A LEADING ROLE At this point in her awards-pillaging career, ✱✱SECOND NOMINATION Isabelle Huppert, “Elle” part of Streep’s appeal is her ability to continue Mortensen and his impressive mountain-man ✱✱FIRST NOMINATION to surprise. As the titular socialite and worst beard embody the philosophy of “Captain After a career of brilliance, this French cin- chanteuse ever to perform at Carnegie Hall, the Fantastic,” a melancholic comedy in which an ema legend has received long-overdue Oscar actor nails the requisite light comedy. But a late unconventional father raising six children in an recognition in Paul Verhoeven’s psychosexual scene in which Florence candidly admits her off-the-grid, wooded utopia ends up wrestling thriller-satire. Flipping our collective expecta- familiarity with mortality reminds us why this with a fascinating moral conundrum. That tion of sexual assault victimhood on its head record-setting 20-time Oscar nominee is con- wrestling becomes a treat to watch, thanks to and exploring the inherent complexities of sidered the very best. such a magnetic actor. desire are among the many feats Huppert achieves in this electrifying performance. BEST ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE Denzel Washington, “Fences” Casey Affleck, ✱✱SEVENTH NOMINATION (TWO WINS) Ruth Negga, “Loving” “Manchester by the Sea” Calling Washington’s work in “Fences” his all- ✱✱FIRST NOMINATION ✱✱SECOND NOMINATION time best may not seem likely given his many As a housewife, mother, and half of a couple There’s an eruption of grief and self-loathing in onscreen masterpieces and accolades. But who would go on to change the course of his- Kenneth Lonergan’s elegiac family drama that when the actor-director is in the middle of one tory, Negga gives perhaps the most hushed of puts Affleck in the running for performance of August Wilson’s speeches, laying bare every this year’s Oscar-nominated performances. of the year. Otherwise his character tucks his facet of Troy Maxson, a tragic hero grappling N; WILLIAMS: CLARE FOLGER; MARK PATEL; ROGERS; WASHINGTON/DAVIS: DAVID LEE

There’s nothing flashy about Jeff Nichols’ chin, mutters very little, and studies everyone with his own shame, it’s hard to deny. Í depiction of Richard and Mildred Loving and with a kind of haunted emptiness. That the their yearslong battle against anti-miscegena- actor also conveys warmth is a further testa- BEST ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLE tion laws, and no one captures that intimacy as ment to his skill. Viola Davis, “Fences” beautifully as this star in the making does. ✱✱THIRD NOMINATION Andrew Garfield, Any moment in Davis’ performance as Rose Natalie Portman, “Jackie” “Hacksaw Ridge” Maxson could clinch her that overdue Oscar. ✱✱THIRD NOMINATION (ONE WIN) ✱✱FIRST NOMINATION Her reaction to heartbreaking news—first “There will never be another Camelot.” Garfield has proven in one film after another debilitating shock, then a volcanic eruption of Portman’s alternately melodramatic and subtle that he runs with the finest actors of his genera- raw emotion—astounds, but her final mono- take on widowed FLOTUS Jackie Kennedy in tion. Now he has an Oscar nod to prove it. Mel logue lingers as Davis’ tour de force, a moment the days following her husband’s assassina- Gibson’s “Hacksaw Ridge,” bringing to vivid brimming with wisdom, humility, and a kind of tion is as marvelous as you’ve heard—sure life historic war hero and conscientious objec- wonder at the way family works: You try to give to go down as one of the great biographical tor Desmond T. Doss, represents some of his your children the best of you. Davis has given

performances. strongest character work yet. us the very best of her. SPENCER: HOPPER STONE; PORTMAN: PABLO LARRA

18 backstage 02.09.17 BACKSTAGE.COM Octavia Spencer, Natalie Portman, Michelle Williams, Dev Patel, Denzel Washington, and Viola Davis

Naomie Harris, “Moonlight” Michelle Williams, Lucas Hedges, ✱✱FIRST NOMINATION “Manchester by the Sea” “Manchester by the Sea” Harris conjures a tragic figure for the ages in ✱✱FOURTH NOMINATION ✱✱FIRST NOMINATION Barry Jenkins’ coming-of-age heartbreaker Not many actors could do what Williams does A lesser actor would quake at the emotional “Moonlight.” Her adept navigation in portray- as the grieving mother of “Manchester.” In very terrain Patrick must cover; the character ing an abusive, crack-addicted, single mother few scenes, she develops a flawed yet loving is grieving his father while struggling to beautifully details how, despite the specificity woman—then she goes for the jugular in a final, communicate with his loner uncle while also of her circumstances, we are all the same in one wrenching scene, a titanic display of emotion trying to get laid. Hedges proves up to the way or another. almost too painful to witness. Even if you’re task and then some, imbuing Patrick with ready for it, she blows you away. heartrending authenticity and injecting Nicole Kidman, “Lion” welcome comic timing into the proceedings. ✱✱FOURTH NOMINATION (ONE WIN) BEST ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE Keep an eye on this one. Kidman makes a meal out of the few scenes she Mahershala Ali, “Moonlight” has in Garth Davis’ globetrotting tearjerker. ✱✱FIRST NOMINATION Dev Patel, “Lion” Playing the adoptive Australian mother to an Ali’s dope-dealing Juan is introduced as his ✱✱FIRST NOMINATION Indian boy, the actor brings a devastating fra- ’hood’s king. But he wears a heavy crown. Patel delivers his career-best work as Saroo N; WILLIAMS: CLARE FOLGER; MARK PATEL; ROGERS; WASHINGTON/DAVIS: DAVID LEE

Í gility to a woman who dedicates her entire life Through the film’s gorgeous first act, we Brierley, a man of Indian descent who goes in to her drifting sons. The performance leaves end up feeling for the kind-hearted man and search of the family he was separated from Kidman raw like we’ve never seen her before. father figure whose dreams and destiny fall as a young boy. You’re unlikely to leave with victim to circumstance. Ali is both wounded dry eyes after bearing witness to this moving Octavia Spencer, and wondrous. performance. “Hidden Figures” ✱✱SECOND NOMINATION (ONE WIN) Jeff Bridges, “Hell or High Water” Michael Shannon, Theodore Melfi’s incredible true story of the ✱✱SEVENTH NOMINATION (ONE WIN) “Nocturnal Animals” forgotten women of NASA has turned Spencer Bridges has always been an actor of depth, ✱✱SECOND NOMINATION into the first black woman to be nominated a but the kind of ferocious intensity he brings Shannon is both magnetic and minimalist in second time after winning an Oscar. As math- to his aging Sheriff Marcus Hamilton in “Hell this stylish thriller from Tom Ford. As a Texas ematician Dorothy Vaughan, the actor brings a or High Water” still astounds. The Oscar win- sheriff with nothing to lose, his unrelenting lovely warmth and tenacity to the screen. And ner expertly explicates a world-weary lawman pursuit of evildoers is played close to the vest, during a last moment of quiet triumph, you’re ready for a final preretirement rodeo. It’s the making a big reveal and Shannon’s final scenes

SPENCER: HOPPER STONE; PORTMAN: PABLO LARRA likely to stand and cheer. negative space that says it all. all the more powerful. •

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Rehearsals begin July 31; runs Aug. 12th fl., NYC, 10018. EPA procedures are ••Actors will read from sides, provided 10-19), and “Noises Off,” (Michael in effect for this audition. An Equity life growing up in Queens at the auditions. Bring picture and Frayn, playwright. Rehearsals begin monitor will be provided. resume. Aug. 14; runs Aug. 24-Sept. 2). ••Prepare either a brief monologue, a musicals ••Pays $500/wk. Equity Mini Agreement. ••Company: Barnstormers Inc. Staff: brief song, or a one-minute monologue Robert Shea, artistic dir. along with 16 bars of a song. If singing, ‘Next to Normal’ ‘Somebody’s Daughter’ ••Season runs in Tamworth, NH. bring sheet music. An accompanist will Asian, Pacific Islander, mixed race, ••Casting “Somebody’s Daughter” by ••Seeking—Equity Actors/Actors- be provided. Bring pix & resume, sta- and diverse ethnicities sought Chisa Hutchinson. Singers: males & females, 18+, all pled together. For more info, visit ••Company: Second Stage Theatre. Staff: for L.A.’s East West Players ethnicities. www.crt.uconn.edu. May Adrales, dir.; Telsey + Company, ••Equity Principal Auditions will be held ••Pays: $629/wk. Equity URTA Tier II casting dirs.; Selina Rosales, artistic Feb. 21 from 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. (lunch, Contract. film fellow. 1-2 p.m.; accompanist provided) and ‘Captive State’ ••Rehearsals begin Apr. 25; runs May 17- Feb. 22 from 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. (lunch, ‘Henry IV’ June 11 or 25 in NYC. 1-2 p.m.) at Ripley-Grier Studios (520), ••Seeking an ethnically diverse cast for Focus Features seeks ••Seeking—Kate Wu: female, 35-40, all 520 8th Ave., 16th fl., NYC, 10018. EPA “Henry IV.” Musical (and instrumental) background actors in Chicago ethnicities. Alex Chan: female, 15, all Procedures are in effect for this audi- talent preferred, as well as a strong for the Rupert Wyatt feature ethnicities. Millie Chan: female, 40-45, tion. An Equity Monitor will be understanding of Shakespearean text. all ethnicities. Richard Chan: male, provided. Gender and color-blind casting will be starring John Goodman 40-49, all ethnicities. Reggie Watts: ••Prepare 16 bars of a song and a brief considered. male, 35-40, all ethnicities. Russ monologue not to exceed two minutes ••Company: Hamlet Isn’t Dead. Staff: Mitchell: male, 17, all ethnicities. total. Bring sheet music; accompanist Megan Mahaffey, dir. Mortimer--Band: 18+, all ethnicities. ••Equity Principal Auditions will be held provided. Bring picture and resume. ••Rehearses Mar. 25-Apr. 23; tech and pre- Bardolph--Band: 18+, all ethnicities. Feb. 14 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (lunch, 1:30- Note: An accompanist will only be views Apr. 25-29; runs May 3-7 in NYC. ••Auditions will be held by appt. Feb. 15 2:30 p.m.) and Feb. 17 from 10 a.m.-6 provided on the Feb. 21 EPA. For more ••Seeking—King Henry IV: 30-59, all eth- from 6-10 p.m., Feb. 16 from 6-10 p.m. p.m. (lunch, 1:30-2:30 p.m.) at Pearl info, visit www.barnstormerstheatre. nicities. Prince Hal: 18+, all ethnicities. and Feb. 19 from 5-10 p.m. at Westbeth Studios NYC (500), 500 8th Ave., 4th org. Falstaff: 18+, all ethnicities. Worcester/ Artists’ Community, 55 Bethune St., Fl., NYC, 10018. EPA Procedures are in ••Pays $564/wk. Equity CORST Category Warwick: 18+, all ethnicities. Hotspur/ NYC, 10014. effect for this audition. An Equity zz Agreement. Shallow: 18+, all ethnicities. Mortimer/ ••For an audition appointment, email Monitor will be provided. Lord Chief Justice: 18+, all ethnicities. [email protected]. The ••Prepare a contemporary monologue no Northumberland/Poins: 18+, all ethnic- audition location is across from more than two minutes in length. Bring VISIT BACKSTAGE.COM/CASTING ities. Walter/Lady Percy: 18+, all eth- Labyrinth Theatre Company, on the headshot and resume. for full character breakdowns, script nicities. Westmoreland/Shallow: 18+, Bank Street side. Be quiet when enter- ••Pays $527/wk. Equity Off-Broadway AA sides, and more casting notices all ethnicities. Mistress Quickly/Lady ing; auditions will be in progress. Agreement.

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The Gateway, 2017 Season ••Seeking Equity actor-singers for MUSICALS all principal roles in The NOW INTERVIEWING Gateway’s 2017. Season includes: ‘Cinderella,’ Nat’l Tour, NOW INTERVIEWING “Rent” (Jonathan Larson, book & Dancers Who Sing PLAYS 6-WEEK SUMMER INTENSIVE lyrics. Rehearses May 2-17; runs ••Casting dancers who sing for the FOR 6-WEEK SUMMER INTENSIVE May 17-June 3), Production TBA national tour of “Cinderella.” We (Rehearses May 24-June 7; runs are seeking all ethnicities and June 7-24), Production TBA types for all roles. (Rehearses June 14-28; runs June ••Company: Joy Dewing Casting. 28-July 15), “Mamma Mia!” (Benny Staff: Work Light Productions, LLC,

Andersson & Björn Ulvaeus, music prod./general manager; Richard MUSICALS CALL CALL NOW NOW | 212.904.1350 | 212.904.1350 & lyrics; Catherine Johnson, book. Rodgers & Oscar Hammerstein II, Rehearses July 5-19; runs July score; Douglas Carter Beane, book; WWW.ESPERSTUDIO.COMWWW.ESPERSTUDIO.COM 19-Aug. 5), “Little Shop of Mark Brokaw, dir.; Josh Rhodes, Horrors” (Howard Ashman, book choreo.; Greg Anthony Rassen, & lyrics. Rehearses Aug. 8-23; runs music supervisor; Gina Rattan, tour Aug. 23-Sept. 9), and “A Christmas dir.; Lee Wilkins, tour choreo.; Joy Story” (Joseph Robinette, book; Dewing Casting, casting. Benj Pasek & Justin Paul, score. ••Rehearsals begin Sept. 25; tours Rehearses Nov. 29-Dec. 14; runs Oct. 24, 2017-June 2018. Dec. 14-29). ••Seeking—Ella: female, 18+, all eth- ••Company: The Gateway. Staff: nicities; must have strong dance Paul Allan, prod.; Michael Baker, and partnering skills and great casting dir.; Rachel Colson, cast- comedic timing, beautiful and “THE 25 BEST DRAMA SCHOOLS IN THE WORLD” ing asst. expressive traditional musical the- ••Season rehearses and runs in atre soprano. Topher: male, 18+, all - THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER SURVEY Bellport, NY. ethnicities; must have strong dance ••Seeking—All Roles: males & and partnering skills and great RANKED IN 2013 | 2014 | 2015 females, 18+, all ethnicities. comedic timing. Soaring, rich ••Equity Principal Auditions will musical theatre baritone to a G. be held Feb. 16 from 10 a.m.-6 Jean-Michel/Ensemble: male, 18+, p.m. (lunch 1:30-2:30 p.m.) at all ethnicities, 20’s; must have Ripley-Grier Studios (520), 520 8th great comic timing and understand Ave., 17th fl., NYC, 10018. EPA musical phrasing. Traditional musi- procedures are in effect for this cal theatre voice with an attractive, audition. An Equity monitor will compelling sound. Male Tumblers - be provided. Fox & Raccoon: male, 18+, all eth- ••Principals may prepare a song or nicities, to play characters 20s-30s, WILLIAM ESPER selection in the style of or from including the Fox footman and WILLIAM ESPER THE WORLD’S FOREMOST ACTING STUDIO one of the productions from our Raccoon carriage driver. 5’10” or DEDICATED TO MEISNER - BASED TRAINING STUDIO season that best shows range, per- smaller. Must be fantastic dancers THE WORLD’S FOREMOST ACTING STUDIO sonality, and skill. Bring sheet with strong ballet technique for DEDICATED TO MEISNER - BASED TRAINING STUDIO music. An accompanist will be extensive partnering and lifts. WILLIAM ESPER provided. Bring pix & resume, sta- Must tumble well: back hand- pled together. springs, back tucks, aerials, etc. THE WORLD’S FOREMOST ACTING STUDIO ••Pays: $492/wk. Equity LOA ref. to Strong singers for multiple voice DEDICATED TO MEISNER - BASED TRAINING COST Contract. parts. Potential to cover as well. STUDIO Dancers: males & females, 18+, all ‘The Play That Goes ethnicities, to play 20s-30s, must be Wrong,’ B’way elegant dancers with solid ballet ••Seeking two understudies (one technique for extensive partnering male, one female) for “The Play and lifts. Strong singers who can That Goes Wrong.” All roles have handle multiple vocal parts. Also been cast with actors returning seeking principal covers and from the previous production. swings. ••Company: Broadway Goes Wrong ••Auditions will be held Feb. 13 from LP. Staff: Kevin McCollum, Kenny 10 a.m.-1 p.m. (female dancers who Wax, and Mark Bentley, prod.; sing) and Feb. 14 from 10 a.m.-1 Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer, p.m. (male dancers who sing) at Henry Shields, writers; Mark Bell, Pearl Studios, 519 8th Ave, 12th dir.; Stephen Kopel, U.S. casting. Floor, NYC, 10018. ••Rehearsals begin late Feb. 2017; ••Female dancers who sing sign-up performances begin approxi- at www.signupgenius.com/ mately Mar. 9 on Broadway. go/20f0b48aba72ea6f85-cinder- ••Seeking—Male Understudy: male, ella3. Male dancers who sing sign 20-37, all ethnicities. Female up at www.signupgenius.com/ Understudy: female, 20-37, all go/20f0b48aba72ea6f85-cinder- FORMER STUDENTS INCLUDE ethnicities. ella4. No unofficial list will be ••Equity Principal Auditions will accepted. Arrive at least 15 minutes be held Feb. 11 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. before your time slot to check-in. If AMY SCHUMER - SAM ROCKWELL - REGINA HALL - LARRY DAVID (lunch 1:30-2:30 p.m.) at Ripley- all slots are filled, arrive at 9 a.m. Grier Studios (520), 520 8th Ave., on the day of the audition and sign- ARIJA BAREIKIS - KATHY BATES - CHRISTINE LAHTI - DAVID MORSE NYC, 10018. EPA Procedures are in up on the alternate list. Alternates effect for this audition. An Equity will be seen as long as time per- AARON ECKHART - TIMOTHY OLYPHANT - GRETCHEN MOL Monitor will be provided. mits. Be prepared to dance in form- MARY MCCORMACK - PETER GALLAGHER - RICHARD SCHIFF ••Sides from the play will be pro- fitting dance attire. Ladies, bring vided at the audition. Bring pix & heels and ballet flats. Men, bring JENNIFER BEALS - PATRICIA WETTIG - PAUL SORVINO - DULÉ HILL resumes, stapled together. jazz shoes or character shoes. ••Pays: $1974/wk. Equity Prepare 16 bars of a legit traditional ROBERT KNEPPER - MATTHEW SETTLE - JEFF GOLDBLUM Production (League) Contract. musical theatre song that shows HARROLD PERRINEAU, JR. - PATRICIA HEATON - AND MANY MORE

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your range in case you are asked to ••Equity Principal Auditions will be held effect for this audition. An Equity sing. Absolutely no pop/rock or contem- Feb. 21 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (lunch, 1:30- Monitor will be provided. porary musical theatre. Bring sheet 2:30 p.m.) at Pearl Studios NYC (519), ••Prepare a brief traditional up-tempo music in the appropriate key; an accom- AUDITION 519 8th Ave., 12th fl., NYC, 10018. EPA song that shows your range. An accom- PLAYS panist will be provided. Bring your Procedures are in effect for this audi- panist will be provided. Bring pix & book and an up-to-date headshot and tion. An Equity Monitor will be resumes, stapled together. resume. HIGHLIGHTS provided. ••Pays: $550/wk. Equity LOA ref. to COST ••Pays $650/wk. (principals); $550/wk. NEW YORK TRISTATE ••Bring pix &b resumes, stapled Contract. (ensemble). Per diem, housing, and Fri. Feb. 10 together. Prepare a brief musical the- transportation provided for all. North Shore Music Theatre Season atre song. Bring your book in case you ‘Sweetee’ are asked to sing more. Accompanist ••Casting “Sweetee.” ‘Shear Madness’ MUSICALS ‘Moulin Rouge’ provided. For more info, visit www.ord- ••Company: Dream Big Theatricals, LLC. ••Casting a staged reading of “Moulin ‘Mary Poppins,’ Dancers way.org. Staff: Patricia Birch, dir.; Gail Kriegel, Rouge.” ‘Hairspray’ ••Pays: $970/wk. Equity COST Contract. book-music-lyrics; Doug Katsaros, ••Company: Moulin Rouge Development music dir.; Martian Entertainment, LLC. Staff: John Logan, book; Alex Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera general mngr.; Michael Cassara, CSA, Timbers, dir.; Justin Levine, music Sat. Feb. 11 2017 RMTA Season casting dir. supervisor; Jim Carnahan & Stephen ‘The Reaper’ ••Casting Equity musical performers for ••Rehearsals begin Apr. 17; runs May Kopel, casting. ‘Hair’ the Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera 2017 21-June 18 at Pershing Square Signature ••Reading dates: Apr. 24-May 5 (60 hrs. RMTA Season. Season includes “In The Center, Ford Foundation Studio Theatre ‘Night Witches’

FILM total) in NYC. Heights” (Michael Balderrama, dir.- in NYC. ••Seeking—Satine: female, 30-39, all eth- ‘Ellis Island: Gateway to a Dream’ choreo. Rehearsals begin June 29; runs ••Seeking—Sweetee: female, 18-25, nicities. The Duke of Monroth: male, ‘Waking the Angels’ July 7-16), “Newsies” (Richard J. Hinds, Ethnically Ambiguous / Mixed Race. 30-49, all ethnicities. Nini Legs-in-the- dir.-choreo. Rehearsals begin July 10; Reverend Dan: male, 25-45, Caucasian. Air: female, 30-39, all ethnicities. runs July 18-23), “Mamma Mia” (Barry Hannah: female, 25-35, Caucasian. ••Equity Principal Auditions will be held Sun. Feb. 12 Ivan, dir.-choreo. Rehearsals begin July Hedy: female, 18-25, African American, Feb. 17 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (lunch, 1:30- ‘Street Dreams’ 20; runs July 28-Aug. 6), and “Million Hispanic, Asian, South Asian, Native TV & VIDEOTV 2:30 p.m.) at Pearl Studios NYC (519), Royal Tribe Hip-Hop Company Dollar Quartet” (David Ruttura, dir. American, Middle Eastern, Southeast 519 8th Ave., 12th fl., NYC, 10018. EPA Rehearsals begin July 31; runs Aug. Asian / Pacific Islander, Ethnically Procedures are in effect for this audi- 8-13). Ambiguous / Mixed Race, African tion. An Equity Monitor will be Mon. Feb. 13 ••Company: Pittsburgh Civic Light Descent. Cat Jones: male, 20-29, provided. ‘Ripcord’ (also 2/14-15) Opera. Staff: Mark Fleisher, prod. dir.; African American. Thomas: male, ••Prepare a short pop/rock song in the Lori Berger, assoc. prod. dir.; Telsey + 18-25, African American, Ethnically Ogunquit Playhouse (also 2/14-15) style of the show. Provide sheet music Company, casting. Ambiguous / Mixed Race. Murphy:

COMMERCIAL in the correct key. A pianist will be pro- Flat Rock Playhouse (also 2/14-15) ••Season runs in Pittsburgh, PA. male, 18-25, African American, vided. Bring picture and resume. The Olney Theatre Center Season ••Seeking—Equity Performers: males & Hispanic. Abraham: male, 18-25, all roles of Christian, Lautrec, Zigler, and Finger Lakes Musicals (also 2/14-15) females, 18+, all ethnicities. ethnicities. Argentinian have been cast. ••Auditions will be held Feb. 20 from 10 ••Equity Principal Auditions will be held ••Pays a $500 stipend. Equity Staged ‘Cinderella,’ Nat’l Tour (also 2/14) a.m.-6 p.m. (lunch, 1:30-2:30 p.m.) and Feb. 16 from 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. (lunch, Reading Contract. Feb. 21 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (lunch, 1:30- 1-2 p.m.) at Actors’ Equity New York Tues. Feb. 14 2:30 p.m.) at Pearl Studios NYC (519), Audition Center, 165 W 46th St., 16th fl., Ogunquit Playhouse Season 519 8th Ave., 12th Fl., NYC, 10018. EPA NYC, 10036. EPA Procedures are in Theatre By The Sea 2017 Season ••Casting Equity performers for the Procedures are in effect for this audi- effect for this audition. An Equity MODELING Ogunquit Playhouse 2017 Season. ‘Somebody’s Daughter’ tion. An Equity Monitor will be Monitor will be provided. Season includes “Mamma Mia” (Benny provided. ••Prepare a brief song (maximum two Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus, music- • minutes) in a traditional musical the- For the full auditions calendar, •Prepare a brief up-tempo song. Bring lyrics; Catherine Johnson, book. sheet music; accompanist provided. atre or jazz/standard style. An accom- Rehearsals begin May 1, 2017; runs May visit backstage.com/auditions Bring picture and resume. panist will be provided. Bring a 17-July 1, 2017), “Bullets Over ••Equity RMTA Agreement. headshot/resume, stapled together. All Broadway” (Woody Allen, writer. performers must 18+. A number of Rehearsals begin June 19, 2017; runs ••Prepare a brief musical theatre song ‘Ragtime’ and ‘Company’ these performers will, ideally, play July 5-29, 2017), “Ragtime” (Stephen which best shows your personality and ••Seeking Equity actor/singers for vari- instruments: specify in submission VARIETY Flaherty, music; Lynn Ahrens, lyrics; abilities. Have a brief second song pre- ous roles in “Ragtime” (Terrence note any instruments the performer Terrence McNally, book. Rehearsals pared, if asked. For the TBA shows, pre- McNally, book; Stephen Flaherty, plays, and what their skill level is. All begin July 17, 2017; runs Aug. 2-26, pare a Contemporary/Pop Musical music; Lynn Ahrens, lyrics; Julianne performers should be solid singers: 2017), Show Title TBA (Rehearsals begin Theatre song. Bring sheet music, in the Boyd, artistic dir.; Joe Calarco, dir.; comfortable with varied jazz and swing Aug, 14, 2017; runs Aug. 30-Sept. 23, correct key, as an accompanist will be Darren Cohen, music dir. Rehearsals styles, in addition to a contemporary 2017), Show Title TBA (Rehearsals begin provided. Bring picture and resume sta- begin May 30; runs June 21-July 15); and musical theatre sound. Sept. 11, 2017; runs Sept. 27-Oct. 28, pled together, back-to-back. For more “Company” (Stephen Sondheim, music- ••Pays $402/wk. + health/pension. VOICEOVER 2017), and “Irving Berlin’s White info, visit www.ogunquitplayhouse.org. lyrics; George Furth, book; Julianne Equity Mini Agreement. Christmas” (Irving Berlin, score; Paul ••Pays $761/wk. Equity COST Boyd, dir. Rehearsals begin July 18; Blake and David Ives, book. Rehearsals Agreement. runs Aug. 12-Sept. 2). The Gateway Season, Bellport begin Nov. 13, 2017; runs Nov. 29-Dec. ••For “Ragtime,” one of the most signifi- ••Seeking Equity actor-singers for all 18, 2017). Ordway Center for the cant differences between the two ver- principal roles in The Gateway’s 2017. ••Company: Ogunquit Playhouse. Staff: Performing Arts 2017-18 Season sions is in the vocal ranges of the ••Company: The Gateway. Staff: Paul Bradford Kenney, exec. artistic dir.; ••Casting the Ordway Center for the characters, which change pretty sub- Allan, prod.; Michael Baker, casting Brian J. Swasey, assoc. prod.; Anthony Performing Arts 2017-18 Season. Season stantially to accommodate the differ- dir.; Rachel Colson, casting asst. C. Daniel, casting dir. includes: “Jesus Christ Superstar” ence in orchestration. All performers ••Season rehearses and runs in Bellport,

GIGS ••Season runs May-December 2017 in (Rehearsals begin on or around June 23; must be extraordinary singers who act NY. Ogunquit, ME. first preview July 18; runs July 20-30); (not actors who sing). ••Seeking—Actor/Singers: males & ••Seeking—Equity Actors: males & “In the Heights” (Rehearsals begin on ••Company: Barrington Stage Company. females, 18+, all ethnicities. females, 18+, all ethnicities. or around Aug. 18; first preview Sept. Staff: Pat McCorkle, casting dir. ••Equity Principal Auditions will be held ••Equity Principal Auditions will be held 12; runs Sept. 14-24); and “Annie” ••Shows rehearse and run in Pittsfield, Feb. 17 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (lunch, 2-3 Feb. 13 from 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. (lunch, (Rehearsals begin on or around Nov. 14; MA. p.m.) at Gateway Playhouse, 215 S 1-2 p.m.) and Feb. 14 from 9:30 a.m.- first preview Dec. 7; runs Dec. 9-31). ••Seeking—Equity Actor/Singers: 18+, all Country Rd., Bellport, NY, 11713. Enter 5:30 p.m. (lunch, 1-2 p.m.) at Actors’ ••Company: Ordway Center for the ethnicities. through the lobby of the theatre. An EVENTS Equity New York Audition Center, 165 Performing Arts. Staff: James A. Rocco, ••Equity Principal Auditions will be held Equity Monitor will not be provided. W 46th St., 16th fl., NYC, 10036. EPA dir.-choreo.; Reid Harmsen, casting dir. Feb. 21 from 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. (lunch The producer will run all aspects of this Procedures are in effect for this audi- ••Season runs in Saint Paul, MN. 1-2 p.m.) at Actors’ Equity New York audition. tion. An Equity Monitor will be ••Seeking—Actors Who Sing: 18+, all Audition Center, 165 W. 46th St., 16th ••For an audition appointment, Equity provided. ethnicities. fl., NYC, 10036. EPA Procedures are in members email rcolson@thegateway.

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org or call (631) 286-0555 ext. 131. AEA closes when all those properly signed music, theater and art festivals. We ••Company: Major Cable Network. Staff: members without appointments seen up have been seen or when the pro- opened for Neil Young last year. We are Richard Hicks, casting dir. as time permits. ducer closes the call) at Pearl Studios a mixed-age, race, class, sex 35-voice ••Shoots April-May in NYC. ••Prepare a song or selection in the style NYC (500), 500 8th Ave., 12th fl., NYC, choir with long- and short-term mem- ••Seeking—Nas: male, 15-22, African

of or from one of the productions from 10018. An Equity Monitor will not be bership. We are seeking singers (espe- American, Ethnically Ambiguous / PLAYS our season that best shows range, per- provided. The producer will run all cially sopranos) who want to express Mixed Race, African Descent, to play 17; sonality and skill. Bring sheet music; aspects of this audition. their values and change the world. the iconic hip hop recording artist. Soft- accompanist provided. Bring picture ••Come prepared to dance. Men should Some touring. We are extremely com- spoken, determined, gifted. Seeking a and resume. bring jazz shoes and tap shoes. Ladies, mitted to diversity.” young actor with authentic star quality ••Pays: $492/wk. Equity LOA ref. to bring jazz shoes (heels and flats) and ••Company: The Immediate Life. Staff: to fill the shoes of a living legend. COST Contract. tap shoes. You may be asked to sing Savitri Durkee, dir.; Nehemiah Luckett, Growing up in the Queensbridge

afterwards. Bring 16 bars of a song in musical dir. Housing Project in the early 1990’s, Nas MUSICALS the style of the show. A piano accompa- ••Regular rehearsals Sun. evenings (5-8 and his brother were raised by their pro- nist will be provided. Also bring a p.m.) in the East Village, NYC; regular tective single working mother; his photo or snapshot and resume stapled. performances ongoing locally, with father encouraged him early on to find CHORUS CALLS Note: There will be an open dance call some touring. his own way and to think for himself. on Feb. 10 for non-union dancers. ••Seeking—Singer: 18+, all ethnicities, Nas navigates the streets, doing what ‘Evita’ especially seeking sopranos, but will needs to be done to support his dream ••Casting nonunion male and female always meet with a great singer. of becoming a rapper; he’s willing to dancer-singers for the ensemble of ••Seeking submissions from NY. risk everything to make his dreams

“Evita.” ••Apply on Backstage.com. come true. Series regular. FILM ••Company: Pennsylvania Shakespeare SINGERS ••Let casting personnel know a little ••Auditions will be held Feb. 12 from Festival. Staff: Patrick Mulcahy, pro- about yourself, not just your perfor- 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. at Ripley-Grier Studios ducing artistic dir.; Dennis Razze, dir./ Music Man Singing Ice Cream mance history but what you are pas- (520), 520 8th Ave, 16th Fl., NYC, 10018. assoc. artistic dir.; Stephen Casey, Shoppe sionate about, what you believe in, and ••Apply on Backstage.com choreo.; Nathan Diehl, musical dir. ••Seeking singers for “The Music Man how you are feeling about the current ••If you can’t attend the open call on ••Rehearsals begin May 23; runs through Singing Ice Cream Shoppe,” a vaude- political situation. Feb. 12 in NYC, you may submit a Vimeo July 2 in Center Valley, PA (90 miles ville style nightly Broadway cabaret. ••This is a volunteer choir. Per diem and or YouTube (private) video audition of & VIDEOTV from NYC). Performers maneuver around the entire some pay for traveling. the sides (preferably uploaded to your ••Seeking—Ensemble: males & females, shop, singing directly to individual profile) or link to the video audition. 18+, all ethnicities, fit dancers with guests, and incorporating them into the You must follow the instructions below strong ballet technique, jazz technique, show. Director states: “It’s a unique for your audition video. Submissions and partnering ability. family entertainment experience that deadline is Feb. 10. ••Auditions will be held Feb. 22 from 12-5 appeals to all ages. Join our growing SCRIPTED TV & VIDEO ••Pay provided. p.m. (sign-up, 11:30am.; 12-2 p.m. family of guests who return time and female dancers who sing; 2-3 p.m. male time again to be part of the show.” ‘Street Dreams’ VISIT BACKSTAGE.COM/CASTING dancers who sing; 3:30-5 p.m. male ••Company: The Music Man Singing Ice ••Casting “Street Dreams,” a television for full character breakdowns, script singers (strong tenors) who move well) Cream Shoppe. Staff: Aggie Roberts, series based on the early life of the rap- sides, and more casting notices at Ripley Grier Studios, 520 8th Ave., creative dir. per Nas. Studios 17C & D, NYC, 10001. ••Contract runs May 18-Sept. 4 on the ••Actors will dance first and may be Jersey Shore, Lavallette & Seaside asked to stay to sing. Prepare 16 bars of Heights, NJ. a musical theater song. Bring sheet ••Seeking—Singer: males & females, music for your song; a piano accompa- 19-30, all ethnicities, a good position for nist will be provided. Bring character recent college grads, The Music Man is a shoes and a photo/resume staples unique family-style ice cream shoppe together. where the cast/waiters (guys and gals) ••Pays $350/wk. Housing provided. EMC sing, dance and improv with the points available. audience. ••Seeking submissions from NJ. ‘Mary Poppins,’ Dancers ••Send submissions to casting@themu- ••Seeking strong technical dancers who sicman.com. sing for the ensemble and special cho- ••Submit via Backstage, or apply online Improv = Booking rus parts in “Mary Poppins.” Tap expe- at www.themusicman.com/jobapp. rience required. Submissions must include two up- ••Company: Paper Mill Playhouse. Staff: tempo Broadway-style songs on CD, Mark S. Hoebee, prod. artistic dir.; DVD, or YouTube link, headshot or the gig! Patrick Parker, assoc. artistic dir.; Mark photo of yourself, and a performance S. Hoebee, dir.; Denis Jones, choreo.; resume and references. Julian Fellowes, book; Richard M. ••You may also mail your submission to Sherman and Robert B. Sherman, The Music Man c/o Casting, 2305 1/2 music-lyrics; Telsey + Company/Cesar Grand Central Ave., Lavallette, NJ A. Rocha, casting. 08735. Make sure to include contact ••Rehearsals begin May 1 in NYC; tech information on all material. begins May 18 at Paper Mill; perfor- ••Hourly performance pay, tips, and mances begin May 24; press opening housing stipend provided. May 28; closes June 25 in Millburn, NJ. ••Seeking—Mrs. Corry: female, 40-49, all ‘Reverend Billy & The Stop ethnicities. Valentine: male, 20-29, all Shopping Choir’ ethnicities. Neleus: male, 20-29, all eth- ••Seeking singers for “Reverend Billy & nicities. Male Ensemble: male, 20-39, The Stop Shopping Choir.” Director all ethnicities. Female Ensemble: states: “’Reverend Billy & The Stop female, 20-39, all ethnicities. Shopping Choir’ is an internationally ••Auditions will be held Feb. 10 at 10 renowned radical performance com- a.m. (male dancers; sign-in 9:30 a.m.; pany in residence at Joe’s Pub at The do not arrive before 9:30 a.m.; the audi- Public Theater with upcoming shows at tion closes when all those properly St. John of the Divine and the Brooklyn signed up have been seen or when the Folk Festival. We are not religious. We producer closes the call) and at 2 p.m. make politically charged, activist per- IMPROV INTENSIVES (female dancers; sign-in 1:30 p.m.; do formance theater. We have toured all VISIT SECONDCITY.COM not arrive before 1:30 p.m.; the audition over the world, and performed at many 15% OFF FIRST CLASS! OR CALL 323.464.8542 CODE: “BOOKIT” BACKSTAGE.COM 02.09.17 backstage 23 casting CALIFORNIA

••Workshop runs Sundays (Apr. 23, 30; resume workshops, branding-yourself musical dir.; Joseph Robinette & Sid WORKSHOPS May 7, 21; June 4; final showcase June workshops, and entry into The Acting- Fleischman, authors-composers; 11, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.) at Pearl Studios, 500 Career Seminar, where company mem- Donna Inglima & Joe Lauderdale, Alexander Technique for 8th Ave., NYC. bers meet with a commercial agent, a adaptation.

PLAYS Everyday with NYU’s Karen ••Seeking—Young Actor: males & legit agent, and a talent manager. ••Rehearsals begin Mar. 6; runs Mar. Braga females, 12-18, all ethnicities. 20-May 12. Production rehearses day- ••Seeking participants for Alexander ••Seeking submissions from NY. ‘Wicked Stories!’ time in Orange County, CA. Weekday Technique workshop. Company states: ••Send submissions to info@aclass- ••Casting “Wicked Stories!,” a full- performances are early mornings and “The Alexander Technique teaches actny.com. length theatrical showcase of music, afternoons and tours Orange County, people of all disciplines to release ••Video audition requirements: Perform scenes, monologues, and sketch com- CA. habitual tension for an experience of a one-minute, age-appropriate dra- edy, all original work by company writ- ••Seeking—Male Actor: male, 25-45, all more freedom, poise, and presence. In matic or comedic monologue. Visit ers, for The Actor’s Project NYC. ethnicities. this 4-week class, you’ll discover how www.aclassactny.com for more infor- Producer states: “TAPNYC is a company ••Equity Principal Auditions will be held your body is designed to move, breathe, mation about self-tape guidelines and that assists its members in landing Feb. 13 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. (sign-ups sound, and emote, and how to use video submission instructions. agents and getting work through indus- begin at 9 a.m.) at Colony Theatre, 555 these essential physical skills to calm Accepting video auditions now; stu- try showcases. All shows are attended N. 3rd St., Burbank, CA, 91502. EPA your nerves, improve your posture, and dents are being accepted on a rolling by industry in film, TV, and theater. Procedures are in effect for this audi- find your voice. The first hour of class admissions basis. Past productions have been attended tion. An Equity monitor will be will be dedicated to exercises on how to ••No pay. $625 tuition fee required. by producers (Broadway), agents (com- provided. sit, stand, and speak, followed by part- Payment plans available. mercial/legit), managers, and casting ••Prepare a one-minute monologue and ner work incorporating breath and text directors.” 24 bars of a song. An accompanist will in the second hour. In the final hour of ••Company: The Actor’s Project NYC. be provided. class, you’ll be on your feet applying Staff: Joe Naples, Duvall O’Steen, ••Pays: $102/performance, $13/hr. for what you’ve learned to materials of Bobby Holder, and Maureen Toomey, rehearsal min. Equity TYA Contract. your choosing. Visit http://prima- GROUPS & co-dirs.; Sam Carner & Derek Gregor, rystages.org/espa/acting/alexander- music. Laguna Playhouse, TYA Season technique-for-everyday for more info.”. MEMBERSHIP ••Rehearses in winter; performs in ••Casting one male actor for two plays in ••Company: Primary Stages ESPA. Staff: spring in NYC. Laguna Playhouse’s 2017 TYA Season. Karen Braga, acting faculty, NYU’s COMPANIES ••Seeking—Actors & Singers Seeking Both plays are 45-50 minutes in length Tisch School of the Arts-instructor. Representation Through Showcases: and use music, animal, and human ••Classes begin Mar. 5 at Primary Stages ‘Ambitious Fiction!’ 18+, all ethnicities. characters to tell the stories. Audience Studios in Midtown Manhattan. ••Casting “Ambitious Fiction!,” a full- ••Auditions will be held by appt. Feb. 13 is elementary school students and ••Seeking—Actors: males & females, 18+, length theatrical showcase of music, from 5-6 p.m. (group audition) at teachers. all ethnicities. scenes, monologues, and sketch com- TAPNYC @ Studios 353, 353 W. 48th St., ••Company: Laguna Playhouse. Staff: ••Seeking submissions from NY. edy, all original work by company writ- NYC, 10036. Donna Inglima, dir.; Mark Turnbull, ••Send submissions to espa@prima- ers, for The Actor’s Project NYC. ••Send submissions to audition@theac- musical dir.; Joseph Robinette & Sid rystages.org. Producer states: “TAPNYC is a company torsprojectnyc.com. Fleischman, authors-composers; ••For more info, visit http://prima- that assists its members in landing ••In your submission, include an audi- Donna Inglima & Joe Lauderdale, rystages.org/espa/acting/alexander- agents and getting work through indus- tion date selected from the options; adaptation. technique-for-everyday. For payment try showcases. All shows are attended casting personnel will email you an ••Rehearsals begin Mar. 6; runs Mar. plan info, visit http://primarystages. by industry in film, TV, and theater. Past audition request. If you do not receive 20-May 12. Production rehearses day- org/espa/payment-plans. productions have been attended by pro- same-day confirmation, direct-email time in Orange County, CA. Weekday ••No pay. Workshop fee is $240 (return- ducers (Broadway), agents (commercial/ headshot and resume to audition@the- performances are early mornings and ing students) and $300 (new students). legit), managers, and casting directors.” actorsprojectnyc.com. Prepare a one- afternoons and tours Orange County, ESPA provides students easy and con- ••Company: The Actor’s Project NYC. minute contemporary comedic CA. venient payment plans to break up Staff: Joe Naples, Duvall O’Steen, monologue. Auditions will be done in ••Seeking—Male Actor: male, 25-45, all tuition: http://primarystages.org/espa/ Bobby Holder, and Maureen Toomey, groups. ethnicities. payment-plans. co-dirs.; Sam Carner & Derek Gregor, ••Membership dues are $495/season and ••Equity Principal Auditions will be held music. include agent/manager coaching, Feb. 8 from 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at Six-Week Dramatic & Comedic ••Rehearses in winter; performs in resume workshops, branding-yourself Positive Energy Dance Center, 22600 On-Camera Acting & Audition spring in NYC. workshops, and entry into The Acting- Lambert St., bldg. C, Ste. 908, Lake Tech, Ages 12-18 ••Seeking—Actors & Singers Seeking Career Seminar, where company mem- Forest, CA, 92630. An Equity monitor ••Seeking participants, ages 12-18, for A Representation Through Showcases: bers meet with a commercial agent, a will not be provided. The producer will Class Act NY’s Six-Week Senior Pre- 18+, all ethnicities. legit agent, and a talent manager. run all aspects of this audition. Professional Dramatic & Comedic ••Auditions will be held by appt. Feb. 13 ••Prepare a one-minute monologue and On-Camera Acting & Audition from 5-6 p.m. (group audition) at 24 bars of a song. An accompanist will Technique. The by-audition-only TAPNYC @ Studios 353, 353 W. 48th St., be provided. Contact Wally Ziegler at course is limited to 14 students. Artistic NYC, 10036. (949) 497-2787, ext. 294. No phone calls director states: “This advanced place- ••Send submissions to audition@theac- SOUTHERN to theater. Local hire preferred. ment course is an on-camera class torsprojectnyc.com. ••Pays: $102/performance, $13/hr. for geared toward actors interested in ••In your submission, include an audi- rehearsal min. Equity TYA Contract. learning techniques that allow them to tion date selected from the options; quickly recognize drama and comedy casting personnel will email you an CALIFORNIA ‘Later Life’ in TV and film material. Students will audition request. Add audition@theac- ••Casting “Later Life,” a play. learn to identify dramatic and comedic torsprojectnyc.com to your contacts to ••Company: Coachella Valley Repertory. clues within the text as well as the ensure the confirmation lands in your Staff: A.R. Gurney, writer; Luke Yankee, physical techniques that allow them to inbox. If you do not receive same-day dir. deliver material in a way that will set confirmation, direct-email headshot ••Rehearsals begin Apr. 11; runs Apr. them apart in their auditions and on- and resume to audition@theactorspro- PLAYS 28-May 21 in Rancho Mirage, CA. set. This is a challenging acting inten- jectnyc.com. Prepare a one-minute con- ••Seeking—Austin: male, 50-60, all eth- sive that will include work done outside temporary comedic monologue. Laguna Playhouse, 2017 TYA nicities. Ruth: female, 50-60, all eth- of class. This course is for serious Auditions will be done in groups. Season nicities. Jim, Roy, Duane, Ted, and young actors who are prepared to work Producer states: “We suggest (though ••Casting one male actor for two plays in Walt: male, 40-70, all ethnicities. Sally, hard and learn a lot. At the end of the do not require) monologues from Bobby Laguna Playhouse’s 2017 TYA Season. Marion, Nancy, and Esther: female, six-week session, students will perform Holder’s book ‘Out of the Blue’ (avail- Both plays are 45-50 minutes in length 40-70, all ethnicities. in a final showcase for family and a few able on TheActorsProjectNYC.com, and use music, animal, and human ••Equity Principal Auditions will be held EVENTS talent agents who are actively scouting BobbyHolder.com, Amazon, iBooks, characters to tell the stories. Audience Feb. 13 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (sign-up, 9 for fresh faces.” etc.) or TAPNYC-approved monologues is elementary school students and a.m.; lunch 1-2 p.m.) at Actors’ Equity ••Company: A Class Act NY. Staff: Jessica at monologuestogo.com.” teachers. Association L.A. Audition Center, 5636 Rofe, artistic dir.; professional on-cam- ••Membership dues are $495/season and ••Company: Laguna Playhouse. Staff: Tujunga Ave., North Hollywood, CA, era actor. include agent/manager coaching, Donna Inglima, dir.; Mark Turnbull, 91601. 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this audition. An Equity Monitor will be ••For an audition appointment, email f are proficient in jazz and tap and able to dog? Have you wanted a service dog but provided. [email protected]. Location maintain a “show girl” demeanor, had difficulties finding the right dog ••Sides will be provided. Bring pix & address and character sides are avail- musical theater style (no hip-hop). and/or trainer? Do you believe a service resumes, stapled together. Callbacks able at www.theatrepalisades.org. ••Auditions will be held Feb. 18 from dog can improve your life? If so, we

will be held on Feb. 15. For more info, ••No pay. 2:30-5:30 p.m. at Hollywood Dance want you! ” PLAYS visit www.cvrep.org. Center, 817 Highland Ave., Hollywood, ••Company: Plimsoll Productions USA/ ••Pays: $443/wk. Equity SPT Contract. CA, 90038. Animal Planet. Staff: Valencia Whaley, ••Wear heels and bring character, jazz, Chris Francher, Lisa Singer, prods. ‘The Hollow’ and tap shoes. Also bring picture and ••Shoots late February-April (10 days) in ••Casting “The Hollow,” a classic Agatha MUSICALS resume. Email terryhillinc@verizon. L.A. Christie murder mystery play. net with any questions. ••Seeking—Disabled Participant: males

••Company: Theatre Palisades. Staff: ‘Next to Normal’ ••Competitive salary and one night of & females, 18+, all ethnicities, also MUSICALS Sherry Coon, Nona Hale, & Ria Parody ••Seeking actors to play Asian, South lodging provided. seeking transgender participants. Must Erlich, coords. Asian, Pacific Islander, Mixed Race, and have an emotional and/or physical dis- ••Rehearsals begin Feb. 21; runs March diverse ethnicities for “Next to ability (i.e. obese, type-1 diabetes, can- 31-May 7 (Fri. & Sat. at 8 p.m.; Sun. mat- Normal” for East West Players, the lon- cer, narcolepy, PTSD, bipolar, amputee, inees at 2 p.m., including Easter Sunday gest running theater of color in the U.S. etc.). on April 16) in Pacific Palisades, CA. ••Company: East West Players. Staff: REALITY TV & ••Seeking submissions from CA. ••Seeking—Henrietta Angkatell: female, Nancy Keystone, dir.; Marc Macalintal, ••For consideration, or more info, email 30-35, Caucasian, Ethnically musical dir.; Tom Kitt, music; Brian DOCUMENTARY [email protected] and Ambiguous / Mixed Race, successful Yorkey, book & lyrics. include which city you live in and how sculptor; free-spirited and unconven- ••Rehearsals begin April 10t; tech ‘Rescue Dogs to Super Dogs’ a service dog can change your life. tional with a strong moral code of her rehearsals begin May 2; previews run ••Seeking disabled participants for Chosen participants will be asked to own; English accent. Sir Henry May 11–14; runs May 17-June 11 with “Rescue Dogs to Super Dogs.” Company schedule a video interview with our Angkatell: male, 50-70, Caucasian, possible ext. through June 25 (5 perfor- states: “Plimsoll Productions and producers. retired diplomat who finds enjoyment mances/wk.) in L.A. Animal Planet are teaming up to pro- ••No pay. Meals, credit, and trained ser- in being the country squire; adores his ••Seeking—Diana: female, 18+, all eth- duce a docuseries that will see aban- vice dog provided. wife Lucy, but has doubts about her nicities. Dan: male, 18+, all ethnicities. doned dogs trained to become high & VIDEOTV sanity; English accent. Lady Angkatell Gabe: male, 18+, all ethnicities. Natalie: functioning super-pets, able to enrich (Lucy): female, 50-70, Caucasian, female, 18+, all ethnicities. Henry: the lives of people in need. The show Henry’s wife; her charming and slightly male, 18+, all ethnicities. Dr. Fine/Dr. will pair homeless dogs with people vague manner hides a secret and possi- Madden/Anesthesiologist/Others: who have physical, psychological or DANCERS & bly dangerous obsession; English male, 18+, all ethnicities. neurological challenges or conditions. accent. Midge Harvey: female, 25-30, ••Equity Principal Auditions will be held With the help of expert dog trainers CHOREOGRAPHERS Caucasian, Ethnically Ambiguous / Feb. 27 from 12-4 p.m. (in person sign- these dogs will not only find a home Mixed Race, Lucy’s cousin; fiercely in 11 a.m.)at David Henry Hwang and a purpose but will change their Magician’s Assistant independent; she adores her rich rela- Theatre, 120 Judge John Aiso St., fl. 4, new owner’s lives for the better. Do you ••Seeking a magician’s assistant for a tions but won’t allow them to run her Los Angeles, CA, 90012. EPA know someone with a disability who Los Angeles-based professional magi- life; English accent. Gudgeon: male, Procedures are in effect for this audi- can benefit from the help of a service cian. This will be a part-time, on-call 55-70, Caucasian, long-time butler to tion. An Equity Monitor will be the Angkatells; very protective of the provided. family, particularly Lucy; English ••For an appointment, email pix & accent. Edward Angkatell: male, 30-40, resumes by Feb. 20 to casting@east- Caucasian, Lucy’s cousin; outwardly westplayers.org or mail to EWP shy and reserved, but capable of deep Casting, 120 Judge John Aiso, Los emotion; English accent. Doris: female, Angeles, CA 90012. 16-20, Caucasian, Ethnically ••Prepare one song, contemporary musi- Income Tax Service Ambiguous / Mixed Race, not as cal theatre or rock belt, that best show- impressed with the Angkatell family as cases your emotional range and ability Gudgeon thinks she should be; London to tell a story. Bring your sheet music accent (not cockney). Gerda Cristow: for the accompanist, marked as you for Performers female, 30-35, Caucasian, wife of Dr. would like it to be played. Bring your John Cristow; shy and nervous; lives for book just in case casting asks for a her husband and her children; English variation. accent. Dr. John Cristow: male, 35-45, ••Pays: $393/wk. Equity SPT 5 Contract. Over 30 years of experience Caucasian, Ethnically Ambiguous / Mixed Race, successful and famous doctor; a smart man who is dangerously preparing income tax returns blind to the feelings of others; English accent. Veronica Craye: female, 35-40, CHORUS CALLS speciﬁcally for performers Caucasian, Ethnically Ambiguous / Mixed Race, famous Hollywood movie ‘A Tribute to the Follies’ star and John’s former lover who has ••Seeking dancers for “A Tribute to the come back to England to find John; can Follies,” a variety show tribute to The Get every deduction allowable by law be English or American. Inspector Follies Bergere, The Ziegfeld Follies, Colquhoun: male, 40-60, Caucasian, and The Palm Springs Follies. Producer Professional expertise at reasonable rates name pronounced Calhoun; Scotland states: “The show will feature John Yard inspector; a thoughtful, quiet man Davidson, Ann Hampton Callaway, The Juilliard graduate; former Local 802 member with a sense of humor who misses Olate Dogs, quick-change act David & nothing; English accent. Dectective Dania, variety performer Henrik Bothe, Sargent Penny: males & females, 25-30, comedian Scott Wood, The Follies Caucasian, Ethnically Ambiguous / Orchestra, and The Follies Dancers.” Mixed Race, African Descent, Inspector ••Company: Terry M Hill and Associates, Don Aibel, Calquhoun’s assistant; a plain clothes Inc. Staff: Terry Hill, prod.; Doug detective who enjoys working with the Graham, choreo. inspector; can be played by a male or ••Rehearsal dates TBD (two days) in Tax Attorney female; English accent. L.A.; performs Mar. 8 & 9 (three perfor- ••Auditions will be held by appt. Feb. 11 mances over two days) at the McCallum from 11-3 a.m. and Feb. 13 from 7-9:30 Theatre in Palm Desert, CA. 250 West 57th St., Suite 620, NY, NY 10107 p.m. at Pierson Playhouse, Los Angeles, ••Seeking—The Follies Dancers: female, (212) 765-7532 Fax: (201) 767-5583 CA. 18-50, all ethnicities, eight women who [email protected]

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position and may or may not lead to 1153, email danny@funactingstudios. all styles to perform in various music May 2017; runs in rotating rep. June full-time work. Therefore, candidates com, or visit www.funactingstudios. video, television shows and film pro- 22-Aug.6); “Wonderful Town” must have a stream of income outside com. ductions. The Dance team will be (Rehearsals begin May 2017; runs in this job. Candidates must also be able ••No pay. Tuition fees are $180/month. responsible for producing a highly pop- rotating rep. June 22-Aug.6); and “A

PLAYS to leave the other job for both day and/ ular (viral) daily dance feature that Midsummer Night’s Dream” or evening performances and travel for showcases unique dances of the day. (Rehearsals begin August 2017; runs the job when required. In other words, Writer, Producer, Director, Costume Sept. 20-Oct. 15 with school matinees). the ideal candidate is ultimately flexi- Designer, Set Designer: males & ••Company: Davis Shakespeare ble in schedule and attitude. The candi- GROUPS & females, 13-17, all ethnicities, will work Ensemble. Staff: Joelle Robertso, cast- date must reside in or near the Los on various prods. in teams to complete ing coord. Angeles area. Due to the flexible work MEMBERSHIP on time and within budget. No prior ••Festival runs in Davis, CA. MUSICALS schedule described above, it is not prac- experience necessary although a plus. ••Seeking—Equity Actors: males & tical to commute from far away. COMPANIES Musicians, Rap Artist, Rock Artist, females, 18+, all ethnicities. ••Staff: Lisa Reese, coord. R&B Artist, Pop Artist: males & ••Equity Principal Auditions will be held ••Rehearses immediately. Performance Urban City Youth/Media Arts females, 13-17, all ethnicities, to provide Feb. 27 from 5-9 p.m. at Shelton dates vary. Center music for various radio, TV, film and Theater, 533 Sutter St., San Francisco, ••Seeking—Magician’s Assistant: female, ••Media Arts Center/UCY is a talent music compilations for various produc- CA, 94102. An Equity Monitor will not 18-40, all ethnicities, 21+, 5’0”-5’7” tall, agency that is contracted to hire local tions Mon.-Fri.. Models: 13-17, all eth- be provided. The producer will run all weigh less than 140 lbs.; must be able young talent to fill numerous paid con- nicities, accepting submissions for aspects of this audition. to perform live onstage and in front of a tracts and positions in the entertain- models of all types. Acting, singing and ••For an audition appointment, visit camera, and must fit inside the estab- ment industry. Company states: “Our or dancing skills a plus. Music, Film, shakespearedavis.org/audition. For lished properties of the act; must not be agency is currently seeking talent to fill Radio Editors: males & females, 13-17, questions, contact Casting Coordinator not claustrophobic, not afraid of 7 more paid positions immediately. all ethnicities, to edit numerous proj- Joelle Robertson at casting@shake- heights, crowds, fire, water, or being on Seeking actors, dancers, singers, writ- ects within time commitments. Some spearedavis.org. stage; background in dance, gymnas- ers, television producers, radio person- knowledge of Pro Tools, Final Cut Pro ••For “Three Musketeers”: Prepare a one- tics, musical theater, improv, and/or alities, rap group members, musicians, and or Premier a plus. Knowledge of minute contemporary monologue. For comedy is a plus; candidates must be indie film producers/directors, hip hop sound recording techniques a plus. “Wonderful Town”: Prepare a one-min- fit, healthy, and physically suited for eclectic instrumental bands, sound edi- ••Seeking submissions from CA. ute contemporary monologue plus 16 movement and performance; candi- tors, production technicians and mar- ••Note: Must be high school age (14-17); bars of a song. Bring music (accompanist dates must also be willing to load/ keting interns. The UCY Training center must have reliable transportation M-F; provided). For “Midsummer”: Prepare a unload/help construct props and sign a is a one-of-a-kind entertainment com- must be capable of working 3 hrs./day one-minute verse monologue. confidentiality agreement with the plex that trains students in the various on various prods. in West LA area; able ••If you are unable to attend auditions, magician; must reside in or near the Los fields of entertainment; including, film to work legally as a minor in California you may send video submissions fol- Angeles area. making, television production, radio, and the U.S.A. (we will assist you in lowing the preparation guidelines to ••Seeking submissions from CA. music performance, composition, obtaining a work permit that must also [email protected] with ••For consideration, email recording, production and magazine be signed by your parents or a legal the subject line: “2017 DSF Video [email protected]. If print publication training. This is a guardian); able to work in teams to Submission”. talent has any special skills (contortion, unique program that covers the entire complete productions on time and ••Pays $324/wk. Equity Guest Artist juggling, etc.), note them in submis- spectrum of the entertainment indus- within budget; able to coordinate with Agreement. sion. Send dance reels. There are sides try’s career pathways. A training pow- a highly rated home school study pro- for this role--you will be reading for/ erhouse that includes instruction and gram (online) so you can focus on need to know the part of “A.” Note: crafts often absent from high school entertainment production M-F. Talent must meet all criteria to apply. learning environments; such as script ••If you meet the above criteria and want ••Compensation is determined on a per writing, storyboarding, directing, pro- apply, email a photo to urbancityy- MUSICALS engagement/performance basis. ducing, editing, music recording, deco- [email protected]. Include your par- Compensation may vary per perfor- rating, key grip, lighting, painting, set ent or guardian contact info. Sacramento Music Circus mance, but will always be agreed upon design, as well as, acting, camera, ••Company states: “Benefits include: ••Casting Equity performers for by both parties. sound and editing. Students will work Sharing in royalties on collaborative Sacramento Music Circus’s 2017 season. in groups to produce film, television, group projects; working in groups to Season includes “Beauty and the radio shows and a monthly magazine complete projects; paid positions Beast,” “On The Town,” “9 to 5,” publication. Music production and per- (monthly pay check; representation for “Damn Yankees,” and “Sister Act.” formance are robust opportunities to placement in major radio, television & ••Company: California Musical Theatre. VARIETY WORKSHOPS earn credits and students have an film networks; hands on experience in Staff: Richard Lewis, president/CEO; opportunity to work with Client organi- the entertainment industry (IMDb Scott Klier, prod. artistic dir.; Glenn F.U.N. Acting Studios zations through paid internships or credit); early recognition by major Casale, artistic consultant; Dennis ••Seeking actor participants to audition/ performance or production contracts.” movie production studios; career place- Castellano, music supervisor. enroll with F.U.N Acting Studios, a Last Call: Only eight positions left. ment in Motion Pictures and Television ••Rehearsals begin June 6; runs June British training for the American actor. ••Company: Urban City Youth. Staff: (for graduates); numerous opportuni- 20-Aug. 27 in Sacramento, CA. Teacher states: “Get everything you Warren Heaton, film coach; Shaun ties to produce your own creative works ••Seeking—All Roles Open: males & need as an actor in an 8-hour class Hillman, television coach; Anastasia in music, radio, television and film.” females, 18+, all ethnicities. every Saturday: Voice, script analysis, Art, acting coach; Keishawn ••Equity Principal Auditions will be held transformation work, and scene study Blackstone, dir. of prod. coach; Tommy March 3 from 6-10 p.m. at Wells Fargo at one low cost. If you want the same Jones, radio and music coach; Lena Pavilion, 1419 H St, Sacramento, CA, training that Tom Hardy & Michael Sanders, script writing coach; Lora 95814. Enter through 15th St. doors. Fassbender received at the Drama Nedler, copyright, royalties, account- NORTHERN Street and garage parking is available. Centre London then this is the class for ing, operations, prod. mgr. An Equity Monitor will not be provided. you. At FU.N. Acting, there are no more ••Production takes place at the Urban The producer will run all aspects of this than 14 students per class which allows City Youth Studio training complex audition. every student to work numerous times located at 3947 West Slauson Ave. in CALIFORNIA ••For an appointment call (916) 446- in every class, therefore learning by L.A. 5880 ext. 117, Feb, 15-17, 1-5 p.m. only. doing not watching. Come audition for ••Seeking—Singer: males & females, Prepare a brief musical theatre song free for this unique class.” 13-17, all ethnicities, will perform in appropriate for the season. Singing ••Company: Fun Acting Studios. Staff: various television, film radio and music material from the shows listed is Danny Ray, teacher. productions; writing experience a plus, acceptable and encouraged. Bring sheet ••Meets every Saturday (10 a.m.-6 p.m.) but not required. Actor: 13-17, all eth- PLAYS music in your key as an accompanist in L.A. nicities, to perform various roles in var- will be provided. Sacramento Music EVENTS ••Seeking—Actors: males & females, 18+, ious film, music video, and television Davis Shakespeare Festival Circus actively solicits women and all ethnicities. productions as well as voice talent for 2017, San Francisco minorities for non-traditional casting ••Seeking submissions from CA. various radio productions. Dancer: ••Casting the Davis Shakespeare opportunities. ••For a free audition (to work with Danny males & females, 13-17, all ethnicities, Festival 2017. Festival includes “The ••Pays $1,074/wk. Equity Special for free for 30-45 mins.), call (323) 697- lead dancers and supporting dancers of Three Musketeers” (Rehearsals begin Agreement.

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••Prepare two contrasting Shakespeare all ethnicities. No roles will be under- Round House Theatre Season monologues, not to exceed three min- studied. Actors unable to attend this ••Casting the Round House Theatre utes total. Bring headshot and resume. call may submit headshot/resume to 2017-18 Season. Season includes: “I’ll ••Pays: $393.75/wk. Equity CAT Tier 3 [email protected]. Get You Back Again” (Sarah Gancher,

NATIONAL/ PLAYS Contract. ••Stage Management positions are avail- writer. Rehearsals begin Aug. 29; first able. For consideration, mail resume to: preview: Oct. 4; runs Oct. 9-29); “The ‘King O’ The Moon’ Elisabeth Farwell-Seattle Repertory Book of Will” (Lauren Gunderson, REGIONAL ••Casting Equity actors for “King O’ The Theatre, P.O. Box 900923, Seattle, WA writer. Rehearsals begin Oct. 31; first Moon.” 98109. preview: Nov. 29; runs Dec. 4-24); ••Company: Circle Theatre Inc. Staff: ••Pays: $861/wk. Equity LORT B “Handbagged” (Moira Buffini, writer. Harry Parker, dir.; Tom Dudzick, Contract. Rehearsals begin Jan. 2, 2018; first pre- playwright. view: Jan. 31; runs Feb. 5-25, 2018); ••Rehearsals begin May 22; runs June ‘Romy & Michele’ “Master Harold...and the Boys” (Athol PLAYS 15-July 15 in Fort Worth, TX. ••Casting Equity actor-singer-dancers Fugard, writer. Rehearsals begin Mar. ••Seeking—Ellen Pazinski: female, 45-55, for “Romy & Michelle.” 20, 2018; first preview: Apr. 11; runs A Contemporary Theatre all ethnicities. Rudy Pazinski: male, ••Company: Fifth Avenue Theatre. Staff: Apr. 16-May 6, 2018); and “The Legend ••Casting A Contemporary Theatre’s 18-25, all ethnicities. Georgie Pazinski: Kelsey Thorgalsen, casting dir.- artistic of Georgia McBride” (Matthew Lopez, 2017 Season. Season includes: “Alex male, 20-25, all ethnicities. Eddie assoc. writer. Rehearsals begin May 8, 2018; and Aris (Moby Pomerance, writer; Pazinski: male, 20-30, all ethnicities. ••Rehearsals begin May 12; runs June first preview: June 6; runs June 11-July John Langs, dir. Rehearsals begin June Annie Pazinski: female, 20-30, all eth- 8-July 2 in Seattle, WA. 1, 2018). 20; previews begin July 14; runs July nicities. Maureen Pazinski: female, ••Seeking—Christie Masters: female, ••Company: Round House Theatre. Staff: 20-Aug. 6 with possible ext. through 20-30, all ethnicities. Walter Fronzak: 18+, all ethnicities. Billy Chistianson: Danisha Crosby, assoc. prod.-casting Aug. 13); “King of the Yees” (Lauren male, 50-59, all ethnicities. male, 18+, all ethnicities. dir.; Gabrielle Hoyt, casting asst.; Philip Yee, writer; Desdemona Chiang, dir. ••Equity Principal Auditions will be held ••Equity Principal Auditions will be held Kershaw, artistic apprentice. Rehearsals begin Aug. 15; previews Feb. 19 from 1-10 p.m. (lunch, 5-6 p.m.) Feb. 9 from 12-4 p.m. (by appointment) ••Season runs in Bethesda, MD. begin Sept. 8; runs Sept. 14-Oct. 1); at Circle Theatre, 230 W 4th St., Fort and Feb. 10 from 12-4 p.m. (by appoint- ••Seeking—Actors: males & females, 18+, “The Crucible” (Arthur Miller, play- Worth, TX, 76102. An Equity Monitor ment) at Fifth Avenue Theatre, 1308 5th all ethnicities. wright; John Langs, dir. Rehearsals will not be provided. The producer will Ave., Seattle, WA, 98101.An Equity ••Equity Principal Auditions will be held begin Sept. 19; previews begin Oct. 13; run all aspects of this audition. Monitor will not be provided. The pro- Feb. 15 from 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. (by runs Oct. 19-Nov. 12); and “A Christmas ••For an audition appointment, AEA ducer will run all aspects of this audition. appointment; lunch, 12:30-1 p.m.) and Carol” (Charles Dickens, writer; members call (817) 877-3040 or visit ••For an audition appointment, Equity Feb. 16 from 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. (by Gregory A Falls, adaptation; Emily https://instant-scheduling.com./sch. members email casting@5thavenue. appointment; lunch, 12:30-1 p.m.) at Penick, dir. Rehearsals begin Nov. 6; php?kn=765546. org. Details provided with appoint- Round House Theatre Administrative previews begin Nov. 24; runs Nov. ••Auditions will consist of cold readings ment. Children will not be seen at these Office, 1 Veteran’s Pl., Silver Spring, 26-Dec. 28). of monologues from the script. When auditions. Prepare two 32 bar 80’s-90’s MD, 20910. An Equity Monitor will not ••Company: A Contemporary Theatre you sign up, a confirmation email will pop/rock songs. Preferably not musical be provided. The producer will run all Inc. Staff: Margaret Layne, dir. of be sent containing the link to download theatre songs. aspects of this audition. casting. the monologues. Email your headshot ••Pays $1087/wk. Equity WCLO ••For an audition appointment, email ••Season runs in Seattle, WA. and resume to kylemontgomery@cir- Agreement. [email protected]. ••Seeking—Actors & Actors Who Sing: cletheatre.com, and also bring physical males & females, 18+, all ethnicities. copies. Circle Theatre is a member of ••Equity Principal Auditions will be held the Equity Membership Candidacy Feb. 10 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (by appoint- Program. ment; lunch, 1:30-2:30 p.m.) at ACT A ••Pays $236/wk. Equity SPT 1 Contemporary Theatre, 700 Union St., Agreement. Seattle, WA, 98101. An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will ‘Pride and Prejudice’ run all aspects of this audition. ••Casting “Pride and Prejudice.” ••Sign-up in advance for your 3-minute ••Company: Seattle Repertory Theatre. slot at ACT Box Office Lobby weekdays Staff: Braden Abraham, artistic dir.; between 12-5 p.m. Prepare two con- Kate Hamill, adaptation; Amanda trasting contemporary monologues or Dehnert, dir.; Kaytlin McIntyre, casting one classical monologue & one contem- dir.; Lia Fakhouri, casting intern. porary monologue. Song optional. ••Rehearsals begin Aug. 29; previews Accompanist provided. No roles in this begin Sept. 29; runs Oct. 4-29 with pos- season will be understudied. Actors sible ext. through Nov. 5 in Seattle, WA. unable to attend this call may submit ••Seeking—Jane Bennett: female, 18+, all headshot/resume to Margaret Layne at ethnicities. Lizzy Bennett: female, 18+, [email protected]. For more info, all ethnicities. Lydia: female, 18+, all visit www.acttheatre.org. ethnicities. Mrs. Bennett: female, 18+, ••Pays: $799/wk. or $637/wk. min. for all ethnicities. Mr. Darcy: male, 18+, all Equity LORT C & D Non-Rep Contracts, ethnicities. Mr. Bingley: male, 18+, all respectively. ethnicities. Wickham: male, 18+, all ethnicities. Mr. Bennett: male, 18+, all ‘As You Like It’ ethnicities. ••Casting “As You Like It.” ••Equity Principal Auditions will be held ••Company: First Folio Theatre. Staff: Feb. 10 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (by appoint- David M. Rice, exec. dir.; Skyler ment; lunch, 1:30-2:30 p.m.) at Seattle Picture yourself doing Shrempp, dir. Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St., ••Production runs June 19-Aug. 20; Seattle, WA, 98109. something rewarding opens July 12 (performs Wed.-Sun., 8:15 ••For an audition appointment, sign up p.m.) in Clarendon Hills, IL. in advance at the Seattle Rep Stage Become an egg donor at NYU Fertility Center ••Seeking—Roles: males & females, 18+, Door during business hours. Closed all ethnicities. weekends. Prepare one or two contrast- ••Equity Principal Auditions will be held ing monologues of your choice not to If you are 21 to 32 years old, you can help make a dream come Feb. 14 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (lunch, 1-2 exceed three minute total. Bring a p.m.) at Actors’ Equity Association - headshot and resume stapled together. true, be compensated $8,000 and receive exceptional care from Chicago Member Center, 557 W. ••Note: Character age range and/or gen- the world-famous NYU Fertility Center. Randolph St., 1st fl., Chicago, IL, 60661. der identity does not necessarily match EPA Procedures are in effect for this audi- the actor’s. All characters speak in an tion. An Equity Monitor will be provided. RP British dialect. Every role is open to (212) 263-0011 or www.NYUFertilityCenter.org All calls are strictly confidential BACKSTAGE.COM 02.09.17 backstage 27 casting NATIONAL/REGIONAL

Equity Members without appointments famed director Baz Luhrmann. Inspired ••Seeking submissions from NV and UT. seen as time permits. Bring picture and by the star-crossed lovers in three of ••For consideration, email contact info, resume. Prepare one monologue or two Luhrmann’s films, ‘Romeo + Juliet,’ resume (including height and measure- short contrasting pieces not to exceed AUDITION ‘Moulin Rouge!,’ & ‘The Great Gatsby,’ ments), headshot and body shot, video PLAYS three minutes total. For more info, visit with choreography inspired by ‘Strictly link showcasing your vocal range, act- roundhousetheatre.org. Ballroom.’” ing, and dance skills (for ballroom ••Pays: $637/wk. Equity LORT D HIGHLIGHTS ••Company: BAZ Theatrical, Las Vegas. dancers include Latin and tango styles) Contract. CALIFORNIA Staff: Blair Farrington, Equity prod./ to [email protected]. This Fri. Feb. 10 general manager; Shane Scheel, exec. is a local, Las Vegas call for all roles. Steppenwolf 2017-2018 Season ‘The Glass Menagerie’ prod. (For the Record); Anderson Davis, Accepting both union and nonunion ••Casting Equity actors for the dir. submissions. ‘The Way We Were,’ Scene (also 2/11) MUSICALS Steppenwolf 2017-2018 Season. Season ••Show is ongoing at the Palazzo Theatre ••Pay provided. Equity Tier 3 Casino includes “Steppenwolf for Young ‘Toussaint’ Las Vegas. Contract. Audiences Production #1” (Contract ••Seeking—Satine: female, 25-35, all eth- runs Sept. 5-Oct. 21), “Steppenwolf nicities, Lean/sexy. The star of the ‘Hair’ Sat. Feb. 11 Subscription Production #1” (Contract Moulin Rouge. Her musical selections ••Casting “Hair.” runs Aug. 8-Oct. 22), “Steppenwolf ABC’S ‘The Gong Show,’ Open Call include “Fly Away” and “Lady ••Company: Southport Theater LLC. Subscription Production #2” (Contract Inland Valley Rep. Theatre (also 2/12) Marmalade”. Must be able to belt high Staff: Brenda Didier, dir.; Eugene Dizon, runs Oct. 3-Dec. 31, 2017 or Jan. 7, ‘Fledgling’ note E and G. Daisy: female, 20-29, all musical dir.; Chris Carter, choreo. 2018), “Steppenwolf Subscription ethnicities, Lean Stature. Gatsby’s long ••Rehearsals begin July 10; previews Production #3” (Contract runs Nov. 7, Santa Monica Theatre (also 2/12) lost love. Musical selections include begin July 27; performances run 2017-Jan. 21, 2018 or Feb. 4, 2018), ‘The Hollow’ (also 2/13) “Over the Love and “Everybody’s Free”. through Sept. 24 in Chicago, IL. “Steppenwolf Subscription Production ‘Big Fish’ The high belt note needed is F. Juliet: ••Seeking—Claude: male, 18+, all ethnici- #4” (Contract runs Dec. 26, 2017-Mar. female, 18-25, all ethnicities, ties. George Berger: male, 18+, all eth- 11, 2018 or Mar. 18, 2018), “Steppenwolf Shakespeare’s most famous ingénue, nicities. Sheila: female, 18+, all for Young Audiences Production #2” Sun. Feb. 12 she should also bring meaning to ethnicities. Jeanie: female, 18+, all eth- (Contract runs Jan. 16, 2018-Mar. 4, ‘Picnic’ (also 2/13) Shakespeare’s language. Musical selec- nicities. Crissy: female, 18+, all ethnici- 2018 or Mar. 14, 2018), “Steppenwolf tions include “Where the Wind Blows” ties. Dionne: female, 18+, all Subscription Production #5” (Contact and “#1 Crush”. Christian: male, 25-35, ethnicities. Hud: male, 18+, all ethnici- runs Mar. 6, 2018-May 20, 2018 or June Mon. Feb. 13 all ethnicities, The impossibly earnest ties. Woof: male, 18+, all ethnicities. 3, 2018), and “Steppenwolf Laguna Playhouse, 2017 TYA writer whose poetry wins the heart of Tourist Couple: male, 18+, all Subscription Production #6” (Contact ‘Later Life’ Satine at the Moulin Rouge. Vocally ethnicities. runs May 1, 2018-July 15, 2018 or Aug. 5, looking for very high pop-rock tenors ••Equity Principal Auditions will be held Moonlight Stage Prods. (also 2/14-15) 2018). who can sing “Roxanne” in Sting’s origi- Feb. 20 from 2-8 p.m. (break, 5-5:30 ••Company: Steppenwolf Theatre ‘Annie’ (also 2/14) nal key many times a week. Must have a p.m.) and Feb. 21 from 2-8 p.m. (break, Company. Staff: JC Clementz, casting ‘The Fantasticks’ (also 2/15) high belt Cb full voice. Gatsby: male, 5-5:30 p.m.) at Mercury Theater dir.; Tam Dickson, casting assoc. ‘Treasure Island’ (also 2/14) 25-35, all ethnicities, Classically hand- Chicago, 3745 N. Southport Ave., ••Season runs in Chicago, IL. some and debonaire with the old-fash- Chicago, IL, 60613. EPA Procedures are ••Seeking—Equity Actors: males & ioned good looks of an original in effect for this audition. An Equity females, 18+, all ethnicities. Weds. Feb. 15 Hollywood movie star. Vocally pure Monitor will be provided. ••Equity Principal Auditions will be held ‘Goldilocks and the Three Bears’ sound like Michael Buble style pop tenor ••Prepare two 32-bar cuttings of music Feb. 14 from 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (lunch, with a solid A. Song selections include from 1960’s/1970’s rock or from a rock 1-2 p.m.), Feb. 15 from 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. “Back to Black”. Romeo: male, 18-25, all musical. Bring sheet music in the (lunch, 1-2 p.m.) and Feb. 16 from 10 For the full auditions calendar, ethnicities, He should also bring mean- proper key. An accompanist will be pro- a.m.-4:30 p.m. (lunch, 1-2 p.m.) at visit backstage.com/auditions ing to Shakespeare’s language. A pretty vided. Bring headshot and resume. Steppenwolf Theatre, 758 W North Ave., boy who uses a dark, almost criminal ••Pays: $717.75/wk. Equity CAT Tier 5 3rd fl. Conference Rm., Chicago, IL, edge to cover a raw, open heart. Vocally Contract. 60610. EPA Procedures are in effect for he is an indie rock tenor with an A flat. this audition. An Equity Monitor will be ••For an appointment, contact Literary Song selections include Jack Black’s ‘Joseph and the Amazing provided. and Programs Manager Amy Coker at “Love is Blindness” and “Your Song”. Technicolor Dreamcoat,’ ••Prepare one contemporary monologue [email protected] or call (305) 755- Zidler/Maestro: male, 30+, all ethnici- Chicago (60-90 seconds). Bring headshot and 9401 (Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.). If you ties, Any build. Our esteemed host and ••Casting strong, diverse male, female, resume. AEA Members may schedule intend on singing for your audition, Master of Ceremonies, this is the charac- and gender expansive actor/singers/ an appointment online through the request an appointment time before 5 ter that speaks and associates most dancers in “Joseph and the Amazing Member Portal beginning Feb. 7 at 12 p.m. Prepare two short contemporary directly with the audience. He is a one- Technicolor Dreamcoat.” p.m. monologues/at least one comedic. man show. This role also plays Friar ••Company: Drury Lane Oakbrook ••Pays $950/wk. Upstairs Theatre; Singers: Prepare one monologue & a Laurence in R + J so some experience Theatre. Staff: Alan Souza, dir.; Grady Downstairs Theatre; $1015/wk. brief song (contemporary musical the- with classical text would be good. Bowman, choreo.; Matthew Carney, Downstairs Theatre; $475/wk. atre or pop/rock). Bring sheet music in Musical selection includes “Young casting dir.; William Osetek, artistic Steppenwolf for Young Audiences. correct key; accompanist provided until Hearts” and “Like a Virgin”. Myrtle & dir. Equity CAT and TYA Agreements. 5 p.m. Total appointment time: 5 min- Satie: female, 18-35, all ethnicities, The ••Rehearsals begin Dec. 26, 2017; runs utes. Bring 3 copies of headshot/ Flapper Girls, The “Diamond Dog” Can- Jan. 18-Mar. 25, 2018 in Oakbrook Summer Shorts Festival 2017 resume. Can dancers of the Moulin Rouge, and Terrace, IL. ••Casting the Summer Shorts Festival ••Pays: $452/wk. Equity LOA ref. to party-goers at the Capulet Ball. Most ••Seeking—Stand-By: female, 25-35, all 2017. LORT under negotiation. importantly, these roles will cover the ethnicities. Joseph: male, 25-35, all eth- ••Company: City Theatre Inc. Staff: lead female roles - Satine, Juliet, Daisy, nicities. Jacob/Potiphar/Pharoah: Margaret M. Ledford, artistic dir. & Fran - so true triple threats are male, 45-55, all ethnicities. Brothers: ••Rehearsals begin May 16; first perfor- required. Belt to F or G. Henri & Rowdie: male, 20-35, all ethnicities. mance: June 1; closing: July 2 at the male, 18-35, all ethnicities, The ••Equity Principal Auditions will be held Arsht Center for the Performing Arts in MUSICALS Charleston Charlies, Johns at the Moulin Feb. 10 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (lunch, Miami, FL. Rouge, and the rival gangs of Montagues 1-1:30 p.m.) at Porchlight Music Theatre ••Seeking—Actors & Actors Who Sing: ‘BAZ - Star Crossed Love’ and Capulets. Most importantly, these (Rehearsal Space), 4200 W Diversey males & females, 18+, all ethnicities. ••Casting singer/actor/dancers as princi- roles will cover the lead male roles - Ave., West and South Studio, Chicago, ••Equity Principal Auditions will be held pals, understudies, and swings in “BAZ Gatsby, Christian, Romeo, Zidler, & Scott IL, 60639. EPA Procedures are in effect Feb. 13 from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. (by appoint- - Star Crossed Love.” Company states: - so true triple threats are required. Both for this audition. An Equity Monitor ment; break, 2:#0-3:30 p.m.) at “For the Record in association with BAZ pop tenors with solid A’s. Rowdie also will be provided. ArtServe, 1350 E. Sunrise Blvd., Fort Theatrical is casting for the Las Vegas requires higher level in dance. Fran & ••Equity Members may schedule an Lauderdale, FL, 33304. An Equity company. Set in a modern and intimate Scott: 20-30, all ethnicities, professional appointment via http://www.actorse- Monitor will not be provided. The pro- cabaret, the show is a celebration, a level ballroom dancers with strong act- quity.org/home.asp. Prepare 16-32 bar ducer will run all aspects of this mash-up of music, and moments from ing ability. Musical theatre experience is comic song. Have a big, rangy, contem- audition. the greatest love stories imagined by a plus. porary/pop 16-32 bars to follow. Bring

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sheet music in your key. Accompanist ••Seeking—Sweeney Todd: male, 40-50, low. Bring sheet music in your key. will be provided. Bring current headshot all ethnicities. Mrs. Lovett: female, CHORUS CALLS Accompanist will be provided. Bring and resume. Drury Lane Productions is 35-45, all ethnicities. Anthony Hope: current headshot and resume. Male ID an Equal Opportunity Employer. Note: male, 20-30, all ethnicities. Johanna: ‘Joseph and the Amazing bring jazz shoes and if you have them, This will be a very unconventional female, 18-21, all ethnicities. Tobias Technicolor Dreamcoat,’ women’s heels. Women ID bring char- approach to “Joseph.” We are seeking a Ragg: male, 12-18, all ethnicities. Judge Dancers Who Sing acter heels. Drury Lane Productions is multi-racial, very individual, very come- Turpin: male, 50-65, all ethnicities. ••Casting strong, diverse male, female, an Equal Opportunity Employer. Note: dic company. All ethnicities encouraged The Beadle: male, 40-55, all ethnicities. and gender expansive actor/singers/ This will be a very unconventional to attend for all roles. Beggar Woman: female, 35-50, all eth- dancers in “Joseph and the Amazing approach to “Joseph.” We are seeking a ••Pays $737/wk. Equity Drury Lane nicities. Adolfo Pirelli: male, 30-45, all Technicolor Dreamcoat.” multi-racial, very individual, very Special Agreement. ethnicities. Jonas Fogg: male, 35-60, all ••Company: Drury Lane Oakbrook comedic company. All ethnicities

ethnicities. Male Factory Worker: male, Theatre. Staff: Alan Souza, dir.; Grady encouraged to attend for all roles. MUSICALS Prather Entertainment Group/ 30-40, all ethnicities. Female Factory Bowman, choreo.; Matthew Carney, ••Pays $737/wk. Equity Drury Lane Prather Touring Season Worker 1: female, 20-45, all ethnicities. casting dir.; William Osetek, artistic Special Agreement. ••Casting Prather Entertainment’s Female Factory Worker 2: female, dir. upcoming seasons at the Dutch Apple 20-45, all ethnicities. ••Rehearsals begin Dec. 26, 2017; runs Little Theatre on the Square (PA), Broadway Palm (FL), Off- ••Equity Principal Auditions will be held Jan. 18-Mar. 25, 2018 in Oakbrook ••Casting dancers for Little Theatre on Broadway Palm (FL), and Prather Feb. 13 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (no lunch Terrace, IL. the Square’s 2017 season. Shows for the Touring--National Touring Co. break scheduled) and Feb. 20 from 3-8 ••Seeking—Stand-By: female, 25-35, all season include “Beauty & the Beast,” ••Company: Prather Entertainment p.m. (no break scheduled) at Palm Beach ethnicities. Joseph: male, 25-35, all eth- “Thoroughly Modern Millie,” “Smokey Group - PEG/Prather Touring. Staff: Dramaworks, 201 Clematis St., West Palm nicities. Jacob/Potiphar/Pharoah: Joe’s Café,” “Joseph and the Amazing Brian Enzman, casting dir.-artistic Beach, FL, 33401.An Equity Monitor will male, 45-55, all ethnicities. Brothers: Techincolor Dreamcoat,” “Mama Mia,” prod.; Lauren Sobon, artistic prod. not be provided. The producer will run male, 20-35, all ethnicities. Male and “Steel Magnolias.” ••Broadway Palm (Ft. Myers, FL) season all aspects of this audition. Ensemble: male, 25-40, all ethnicities. ••Company: Little Theatre On the includes: “Jesus Christ Superstar” (tour ••For an audition appointment, AEA Female Ensemble: female, 20-30, all Square. Staff: John J. Stephens, exec. from PA and Theatre League: Feb. members may email appointment ethnicities. prod.; Therese Kincade, assoc. artistic 9-May 14); “Clue, the Musical” (May request to NGheridian@palmbeachdra- ••Equity Chorus Calls will be held Feb. 11 dir.; Kevin Long, musical dir./casting; 4-June 24); “Mary Poppins” (June maworks.org. No phone calls. AEA at 10 a.m. (sign-in, 9:30 a.m.; male iden- Jordan Cyphert, choreo. 15-Aug. 12); “Pippin” (from national members without appointments seen tified dancers who sing) and at 2:30 ••Season runs May 22-Sept. 3 in Sullivan, tour: Oct. 8-Nov. 18). Dutch Apple as time permits. p.m. (sign-in, 2 p.m.; female identified IL. Note: Must be available during run (Lancaster, PA) season includes: “My ••Seeking to cast non-traditionally, dancers who sing) at Drury Lane dates. Fair Lady” (Mar. 9-May 14); “Peter Pan” Equity actor/singers for various roles. Oakbrook, 100 Drury Ln., Rehearsal ••Seeking—Dancers: males & females, (June 15-Aug. 12); “Pippin” (from Actors of all ethnicities encouraged. Room, Oakbrook Terrace, IL, 60181.EPA 16+, all ethnicities. national tour: Aug. 3-Sept. 23): and Prepare two brief, contrasting contem- Procedures are in effect for this audi- ••Equity Chorus Calls will be held Feb. “Buddy” (Sept. 14-Nov. 11). Prather porary musical theatre selections, one tion. An Equity Monitor will be 14 at 10 a.m. (sign-in, 9 a.m.; male danc- Touring season includes: “Pippin,” 2017 of which must be a Sondheim piece. provided. ers) and at 1:30 p.m. (sign-in, 12:30 p.m.; National Tour (Jan. 4-Sept. 23). Bring three headshots and resumes. ••Come stretched and ready to dance. female dancers) at Porchlight Music ••Seeking—”My Fair Lady”: Eliza Parking behind the theatre in City Prepare 16 bar comic song and big, Theatre (Rehearsal Space), 4200 W Doolittle, Supporting and Ensemble Garage or off-street meters available. rangy, contemporary/pop 16 bars to fol- Diversey Ave., Chicago, IL, 60639. ECC Roles: males & females, 18-75, all eth- For more info, visit www. nicities. “Clue, the Musical”: Mrs PalmBeachDramaworks.org. Peacock, Understudy Roles: 18+, all ••Pays $684/wk. Equity SPT Tier 10 ethnicities. “Mary Poppins”: Mary, Agreement. Bert, Supporting and Ensemble Roles: 18-65, all ethnicities. “Jesus Christ ‘Voyage Of The Little Mermaid’ Superstar”: Replacement Roles: 18-60, ••Casting Equity female principal vocal- all ethnicities. “Peter Pan”: All Roles: ists for “Voyage Of The Little Mermaid” 18-65, all ethnicities. “Buddy”: All performed live at Disney’s Hollywood Roles: 18-65, all ethnicities. “Pippin Studios. National Tour”: Replacement Roles: ••Company: Walt Disney World 18-65, all ethnicities. Company. Staff: Darla Hayward, casting ••Open call auditions will be held Feb. 20 dir. from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (singing auditions), ••Runs in Lake Buena Vista, FL. Feb. 21 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (singing ••Seeking—Ariel: female, 18+, all ethnici- auditions), Feb. 22 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. ties, lyrical pop soprano with belt to C; (dance auditions; must attend the sing- youthful, petite, 5’1”-5’4”; typecast. ing auditions in order to be called back ••Auditions will be held Feb. 24 at 10 to dance) (by appt.) and Feb. 23 from 10 a.m. (sign-ups begin at 9 a.m.) at Disney a.m.-5 p.m. (role callbacks) (by appt.) at Animal Kingdom Rehearsal Facility, Pearl Studios, 500 8th Ave., NYC, 10018. 3271 Sherberth Rd., Orlando, FL, 34747. ••Bring two pix/resumes. Prepare 16 An Equity Monitor will not be provided. bars. Must attend the singing auditions The producer will run all aspects of this in order to be called back to dance. audition. Late arrivals will not be able ••Contacts for PA and FL include hous- to audition. ing, meals on performance days, round- ••Candidates must pass a type cast audi- trip transportation, health club tion in order to move forward to the membership, and comp tickets. singing audition. Must be 18+ and Contracts for Prather Touring include authorized to work in the U.S. Bring housing, per diem, round trip transpor- current headshot/resume. Prepare 16 tation. All venues include professional bars of a musical selection and provide weekly salary. sheet music in the correct key. Prerecorded tracks or a cappella audi- ‘Sweeney Todd’ tions are not allowed. ••Casting Equity actors-singers for ••Pays $16.82/hr. AEA pension, Equity “Sweeney Todd.” 401K, & Disney health provided. Equity ••Company: Palm Beach Dramaworks. Disneyworld Agreement. Staff: Willliam Hayes, prod. artistic dir.; Clive Cholerton, dir.; Nanique VISIT BACKSTAGE.COM/CASTING Gheridian, company mgr. for full character breakdowns, script ••Rehearses June 20-July 13; runs July sides, and more casting notices 14-Aug. 6 or 13 in West Palm Beach, FL.

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Procedures are in effect for this audi- don’t hear back right away, you are Richmond, VA; Feb. 10-12 in Columbus, 2017 resident shows will be produced tion. An Equity Monitor will be probably going through the process, OH; Feb. 16-19 in Salt Lake City, UT; Feb. by RWS Entertainment Group and provided. keep yourself available if your sub- 17-19 in Atlantic City, NJ; Feb. 17-19 in Windish Music and Productions in con- ••Equity Members may schedule an mitting. This particular director is Richmond, VA; Feb. 23-26 in junction with Hersheypark appointment. Be prepared to dance a placing a strong emphasis on the Harrisburg, PA; Feb. 23-26 in Phoenix, Entertainment. musical theatre combination as well as background, he is hand selecting AZ; Mar. 1-5 in Long Beach, CA; Mar. 2-5 ••Company: RWS Entertainment Group. a tap combination. Prepare 16 bars of a these actors... The possibility of in Denver, CO; Mar. 3-5 in Providence, Staff: Franklyn Warfield, sr. casting dir. song to sing if asked. Accompanist will upgrades and features is very, very RI; Mar. 10-12 in Hampton, VA; Mar ••Contracts run mid-May through late be provided. possible.” 10-12 in Chantilly, VA; Mar 23-26 in San August in Hershey, PA. ••Pays $448/wk. Equity SPT 8 Contract. ••Company: Sony Pictures, Protozoa Diego, CA; May 19-21 in Anaheim, CA; ••Seeking—Vocalists: males & females, Full Season, Partial Season and Single Pictures, Studio 8. Staff: Yann July 15-Aug. 14 in Costa Mesa, CA; Oct 18+, all ethnicities. Singer/Dancers: Show contracts are available. Demange, dir.; Darren Aronofsky, prod. 6-15 in Pomona, CA. males & females, 18+, all ethnicities, ••Shootd Mar. 21-June 6 in Cleveland, ••Seeking—Team Captain - Live Event must register as either a singer or a OH. Manager: males & females, 21-40, all dancer. Choose your strongest talent ••Seeking—Roller Skaters: males & ethnicities, in charge of your team at and register accordingly. Not all singers females, 18+, all ethnicities, for a few every Live Event you travel to. Note: will be asked to dance and not all danc- FEATURE FILMS scenes, would need people who have Full details will be disclosed upon your ers will be asked to sing. Dancers: flexible schedules and willing to put profile approval & a signed NDA. males & females, 18+, all ethnicities. ‘Avengers: Infinity War’ in possible long hours. Brenda’s Supporting Lead: males & females, 18+, Specialty Performers: males & females, ••Casting the Marvel Studios feature Boyfriend.: male, 17-18, African all ethnicities, will be supporting your 18+, all ethnicities, juggling, clowning,

FILM film “Avengers: Infinity War” (shooting American, preferebly, 18+ to look Team Manager, “Their Right Hand stilt walking, sleight of hand title: “Mary Lou”). younger, very featured, to play the Man.” You are in charge helping the magic. Instrumentalists: males & ••Company: Marvel Studios, Walt Disney boyfriend of one of our principal Lead control your team and hit goals at females, 18+, all ethnicities, Trumpet, Studios Motion Pictures. Central parts, we will see actors who are 17, every Live Event you travel to. Event Trombone, Saxophone, Tuba, Casting Georgia. Staff: Anthony Russo but only after the 18s have been seen. Support/Setup: males & females, Keyboard, Multi-Percussion, Drum Kit, & Joe Russo, dirs. Neighbor With Dog: female, 45-55, 18-40, all ethnicities, will be on film as Guitar, and Bass. Technicians: males & ••Shoots Mar. 31- Apr. 7, in Fayetteville, African American, having a dog is a the Event Setup Crew, Getting The females, 18+, all ethnicities, Stage TV & VIDEOTV GA. plus here, if you do have a dog please Events set up for your Team. You will Managers, Stagehands, Audio ••Seeking—Vikings: males & females, include a photo of the dog, if not you also receive free gifts and food and Technicians, Dressers, Lighting 18-59, Caucasian, especially looking for can still submit as long as you are drink at our after party event. Technicians, and Wardrobe men with long hair & beards, must be comfortable with dogs, no one that is Spectators: males & females, 18-70, all Supervisors. comfortable with fake blood & possibly allergic to dogs. Neighbor Boys: male, ethnicities, will be on film as a specta- ••Auditions will be held Feb. 11 at 9 a.m. special effects makeup. 7-12, African American, hear a shoot- tor. You will help draw people to the (Vocalists/Singers), at 10 a.m. ••Seeking submissions from GA. ing, nothing will be seen. Gun Show booths in the event. You will be able to (Technicians, Specialty Performers and ••Send submissions to MaryLou@ Background: males & females, 1+, interact with the team and others at Musicians) and at 2 p.m. (Dancers) at CentralCasting.com. Caucasian, men, women & children of the event. Extras will all receive free Hershey Theatre, 15 E. Caracas Ave., ••Include your name, phone number & all ages. Pizza Cook: female, 18+, gifts as well as food and drinks at our Hershey, PA, 17033. current photo. African American, heavy set. Curry afterparty event. No pay. Harrisburg ••Pre-register at www.hersheypark. ••Pays $68/8 hrs. Gang: male, 24-30, African American, Lead: males & females, 18+, all ethnici- com/things-to-do/shows/audition-reg- very featured background with the ties, in charge of your team at every istration.php. You should receive a con- ‘Captive State’ possibility of bumps and/or upgrades, Live Event you travel to. Note: Full firmation email within 3 business days ••Casting “Captive State,” a Focus will work a total of 9 days on set spo- details will be disclosed upon your pro- of your submission. If you do not, con- Features feature film starring John radically between March and June, to file approval & a signed NDA. tact (717) 534-3349. Callbacks will take Goodman. submit you must have a flexible Harrisburg Supporting: males & place as needed later in the day. ••Company: Focus Features, Participant schedule, to play gang members, females, 18+, all ethnicities. Harrisburg ••Technicians: Prepare for an inter- Media. Staff: Rupert Wyatt, dir.; Joan tough, street smart, intimidating, will Spec: males & females, 18+, all view. If you are unable to attend audi- Philo, casting dir. be expected to be strong actors. ethnicities. tion, technician applications will still ••Shoots Mar. 6-Apr. 4, in Chicago, IL. ••Seeking submissions from OH. ••Seeking submissions from PA, OR, MN, be accepted by contacting audition@ ••Seeking—Teens: males & females, ••Send submissions to Angela@angela- VA, OH, UT, NJ, AZ, CA, CO and RI. hersheypa.com or by calling (717) 16-25, Caucasian, with shaved heads, boehmcasting.com. ••For consideration, email mjames31@ 534-3349. shoots Mar. 6. Female Breakdancer: ••Include your name, contact info and 3 icloud.com and indicate which loca- ••Come dressed, warmed up, and pre- female, 18-25, African American, shoots recent photos (not headshots). The cast- tions and dates you are available for. pared to audition/interview as soon as VARIETY Mar. 7. Teen Partiers: 18-22, African ing dir. notes: “Anyone interested We will contact you with further details you are called. There may be a moderate American, shoots Mar. 7. Men With should grow their hair out and grow if accepted for auditions. For more info, wait time between your check-in and Motorcycles: male, 18+, all ethnicities, sideburns. This is a period piece., in the visit www.marcportney.com, www. your actual audition/interview. Singers: shoots Mar. 6, no Harleys. Men With 80’s. We can’t have anyone with neck blcorp.us, and www.cazzmo.com. Prepare two vocal selections of con- Shaved Heads: male, 20-49, Caucasian, ink or sleeve tattoos.” ••Pays Lead Role up to $5,000/wk. trasting styles (16 bars each). Bring tough looking, shoots Mar. 6. Marching ••Some pay. Supporting up to $2,500/wk.; Help pays sheet music in the proper key or an Band: 18+, all ethnicities, shoots Apr. $50/day. No pay for extras. Coordinator edited musical track on a CD. An accom- 3-4. states: “Full details will be disclosed panist will be provided. Beat Boxing ••Seeking submissions from IL. upon your profile approval & a signed skills are a plus (note on your registra- ••Send submissions to xtracstate@ NDA. The following expenses are cov- tion form). Singers may be called back gmail.com. REALITY TV & ered: hotel, parking, local transporta- to learn a dance combination after the ••Include your height, weight, age, tion to & from events.” vocal audition. However, not all singers phone number, city and state, clothing DOCUMENTARY will be asked to dance. Dancers: Be pre- sizes, shoe size, and photo in character. pared to learn several dance combina- ••Some pay. ‘Entrepreneur’ tions. Wear appropriate dance attire and ••Seeking a travelling sales team for a shoes (character heels and flats for ‘White Boy Rick’ reality TV show “Entrepreneur,” THEME PARKS women). Specialty Perfomers: Be pre- ••Casting the Sony Pictures feature film which is going on tour. Company pared to demonstrate a comedic mono- “White Boy Rick” (shooting title: “The states: “Guys & girls wanted to join Hersheypark Summer Shows logue. Be prepared to exhibit improv Untitled Detroit Project”), starring our traveling sales team.No experi- ••Seeking talented, motivated, and pas- skills. Note specialty skills on your reg- Matthew McConaughey. The back- ence needed, we are looking for guys sionate performers, technicians, and istration form. Musicians: Prepare tech- ground casting dir. notes: “We will be & girls that fit the following: high musicians with a strong desire to work nical and lyrical excerpts and be going through several steps to hire energy, money motivated, good hard and provide a memorable experi- prepared to demonstrate improvisa- people as extras. First, we approve humor, good communication skills, ence for guests at Hersheypark. The tional skills. A drum set, keyboard, gui- the photos, then the AD approves, and fast thinking.” tar amp, and bass amp will be provided. then we will schedule a video audi- • Bring all other instruments/equipment •Company: Mike James (coord.). VISIT BACKSTAGE.COM/CASTING tion for 80% of our extras, most ••Tours Feb. 4-12 in Harrisburg, PA; Feb. to your audition. Visit http://windish- for full character breakdowns, script potential extras will be asked to meet 8-12 in Portland, OR; Feb. 9 -12 in music.com for more specific musician sides, and more casting notices with the director, then hired. If you Minneapolis, MN; Feb. 10-12 in audition requirements.

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••For more info, visit www.hersheypark. may be called back to move later the cial jazz to theater; ballroom/partnering, com/things-to-do/shows/auditions. same day; bring dance clothes/shoes. tumbling, and aerial skills a plus. php. Musicians must prepare a selection ••Auditions will be held Feb. 23 at 9:30 ••Pays $525/wk.(performers & musi- (classic pop or rock is best) no longer AUDITION a.m. (male and female dancers; sign-in cians); Pays $500/wk. (technicians). than two minutes, which demonstrates at 9:30 a.m. for a 10 a.m. start) and at 1 your versatility & performance ability. p.m. (male and female singers; sign-in RWS Theme Park Auditions, May be asked to read. Sides will be pro- HIGHLIGHTS at 1 p.m. for a 1:30 p.m. start) at Toronto Lancaster, PA vided. Be prepared to tell a joke or SOUTHWEST Dance Industry, 1530 Birchmount Rd., ••Seeking nonunion singers, singer/ short story to show off your personal- Fri. Feb. 10 Unit 1, Scarborough, ON, M1P 2G9. dancers, and musicians over the age ity. If unable to attend audition, email ‘Rearview Mirror’ ••Singers and Singer/Dancers: Prepare of 18 with dynamic personalities, who headshot/resume and performance reel two songs from the RWS repertoire. Log ‘No Loss, No Gain’ (also 2/11-12) are comfortable with various music/ to [email protected]. No calls onto the website at www.rwsnyc. vocal/dance styles and are able to please. For more info, visit www.rws- ‘Perdóname’ (also 2/12) com, go to the Auditions page, then the entertain by connecting with an audi- nyc.com. ‘Harper’ (also 2/11) “How to Prepare” page, and you will see ence; theme park, cruise ship, and ••Competitive pay. Housing provided our song options. Choose a song and children’s theatre credits are a plus. outside of the Lancaster area. download the musical track as well as Company states: “RWS Entertainment Sat. Feb. 11 the sheet music. The songs under the Group is an Emmy Award-winning ‘Das Barbecu’ track marked with an “M” (for example, full service entertainment production ‘The Wedding Singer’ M1) are male songs and the tracks company located in New York City. marked with “F” (for example, FC) are Disney’s ‘The Little Mermaid’ RWS provides innovative productions CRUISE LINES female songs. We will have the tracks and brand experiences for clients available for use at the audition. including Holland America Line, Hard Disney Cruise Lines Sun. Feb. 12 Accompanist will not be provided. Bring Rock Resorts, Hersheypark, and • headshot and resume stapled together. •Seeking vocalists, dancers, and char- ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ (also 2/13) Westfield Properties. RWS is North acter performers for Disney Cruise You may be called back to move later the America’s largest provider of branded Lines. ‘Squabbles’ (also 2/13) same day; bring dance clothes/shoes. stage shows and experiences. ••Company: Disney Cruise Lines. ‘The Madperson of Sarasota’ ••Dancers: A brief dance combination Specifically seeking talent for Theme ••Toronto rehearsal begins early June ‘Enemy of the People’ will be taught. Bring form-fitting dance Park contracts throughout the sum- 2017 with onboard performance con- attire (women bring heels and flats), mer, fall and winter 2017 seasons. tract ending mid-March 2018. ‘The Fox on the Fairway’ (also 2/13) headshot and resume stapled together. RWS produces the live entertainment ••Seeking—Male & Female Dancers Who ••Pays: $600-$1,200/wk. Travel and for several theme parks across the Tumble Well/Female Dancers Who Mon. Feb. 13 lodging provided. country, including Hersheypark and Sing/Male Dancers Who Tap: males & ‘Steel Magnolias’ (also 2/14) Dutch Wonderland in central PA.” females, 18+, all ethnicities. Tarzan: ••Company: RWS Entertainment Group. male, 18+, all ethnicities. Jasmine: Staff: Franklyn Warfield, senior casting female, 18+, all ethnicities. Rafiki: Tue. Sept. 14 dir. female, 18+, all ethnicities. Belle: ‘Tartuffe’ (also 2/15) WORKSHOPS ••Contracts generally run April/May female, 18+, all ethnicities. Sophia: through September/October for sum- female, 18+, all ethnicities. Kayla & ‘Find Your Honesty: Acting mer season, October through early Nicole: female, 18+, all ethnicities. For the full auditions calendar, Through Song,’ Classes November for Halloween, and mid- Fairy Godmother: female, 18+, all eth- visit backstage.com/auditions ••Seeking participants for private November through end of December for nicities. Mary Poppins: female, 18+, all classes with Find Your Honesty: Acting Holiday. ethnicities. Brandon: male, 18+, all eth- Through Song. Owner states: “Find ••Seeking—Singers and Singer/Dancers: nicities. Lumiere: male, 18+, all ethnici- Your Honesty: Acting Through Song is males & females, 18-35, all ethnicities, ties. Aladdin: male, 18+, all ethnicities. an acting coaching studio for musical versatile, engaging vocalists with a Genie: male, 18+, all ethnicities. Peter Holland America Line, theater. Basically, I work with actors on contemporary sound and a solid abil- Pan: male, 18+, all ethnicities. Auditions in Toronto, ON songs to help them in many respects. ity to harmonize who are comfortable Character Performers: males & ••Seeking singers, dancers, and singer/ The first and main respect is to learn performing a wide range of material females, 18+, all ethnicities. dancers for productions aboard Holland tools that they can apply to their musi- from musical theatre to pop/rock. ••Auditions will be held Feb. 20 at 10 America Line’s luxury ships. cal theater material to help them con- Women should be prepared to show a.m. (dancers) and at 2 p.m. (characters) ••Company: RWS Entertainment Group. nect in a real and honest way so that pop mix/belt. Men should be prepared and Feb. 21 at 10 a.m. (vocalists) at Staff: Franklyn Warfield, sr. casting dir. the words feel like they are theirs. From VARIETY to demonstrate a theatre sound in Millennium Dance Complex, 2504 E. ••Casting will be ongoing throughout there, I help with audition cuts and addition to belt/rock. Musicians: Carson St., Pittsburgh, PA, 15203. And 2017. Rehearsal in NYC. Worldwide itin- prep, repertoire, and even some guid- males & females, 18-35, all ethnicities, Feb. 21 at 10 a.m. (vocalists) and Feb. 22 eraries. No cruise staff duties. ance on the industry, etc. My overall Outgoing instrumentalists who are at 10 a.m. (dancers) at Hubbard Street ••Seeking—Female Singers and Singer/ goal is to help musical theater actors adept at many genres of pop music Dance, 1147 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago, Dancers: female, 21+, all ethnicities, gain control over their material and get from Top 40 to Oldies. Positions avail- IL, 60607. And Feb. 27 at 10 a.m. (danc- should read late 20s to early 40s; 5’4”+. some direction and confidence in the able for Alto Saxophone, Trumpet, ers) and at 2 p.m. (characters) and Feb. Attractive, mature performers who can way of their goals.” Trombone and Percussion (both kit 28 at 10 a.m. (vocalists) at Dance Teq command a stage and tell a story; sensa- ••Company: Find Your Honesty: Acting and marching snare). No equipment Centre, 226 Queen St. W, 2nd fl., tional belters with strong mix/head; con- Through Song. Staff: Alex Covington, will be provided. Toronto, ON, M5V 1Z6. temporary sounding voices with the owner-coach. ••Auditions will be held Feb. 12 at 1:30 ••Sign-in begins 1 hour before start of ability to perform pop/rock. Strong har- ••Ongoing sessions held at Ripley-Grier p.m. (sign-in, 1 p.m.) at E Dance Center, audition. Bring a headshot and resume. monizing skills a must. Must be comfort- Studios, 520 Eighth Ave., 10th fl., NYC. 399 N Hanover St, Elizabethtown, PA, ••Vocalists: Prepare 16 bars of a musical able with guest interaction. Must move If not in NYC, sessions are offered via 17022. selection and provide sheet music in well. Male Singers and Singer/Dancers: Skype or FaceTime. ••Bring headshot & resume stapled correct key. male, 21+, all ethnicities, should read late ••Seeking—Actors & Singers: males & together. Singers/Singer/Dancers must ••Dancers: Be warmed up and ready to 20s to early 40s; 5’9”+. Attractive, mascu- females, 10+, all ethnicities, performers prepare two songs from the RWS reper- begin at time listed. Wear form fitting line performers who can command a interested in taking their craft to the toire. Log onto our website www.rws- attire to show your silhouette, and stage and tell a story--think leading man; next level. nyc.com, go to the Auditions page, proper dance shoes. All dancers will sensational tenors and bari-tenors with ••Seeking submissions nationwide. then the “How to Prepare” page, and learn a ballet combination. Selected strong falsetto; contemporary sounding ••For an intro session, submit pix, find song options. Choose a song and dancers will move on to advanced jazz. voices with the ability to perform pop/ resume, and cover letter to actingthru- download the musical track as well as ••Competitive pay plus bonus, room and rock. Strong harmonizing skills a must. [email protected] or via Backstage. For the sheet music. The songs under the board, guest sailing privileges, and Must be comfortable with guest interac- more info, visit www.actingthrough- track marked with an “M” (for exam- additional benefits package provided. tion. Must move well. Male and Female song.org. EVENTS ple, M1) are male songs and the tracks Dancers: males & females, 21+, all ethnic- ••No pay. Fee for private sessions are marked with “F” (for example, FC) are ities, strong, versatile dancers with excel- $85/hr., which includes studio time. VISIT BACKSTAGE.COM/CASTING female songs. We will have the tracks lent physiques and great technique who Introductory session offered at $50. for full character breakdowns, script available for use at the audition. are comfortable performing a wide range Packages with reduced rates are also sides, and more casting notices Accompanist will not be provided. You of dance styles, from ballet to commer- offered.

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STEVEN EPP, LIAM CRAIG, AND LIZ WISAN IN “THE SERVANT OF TWO MASTERS”

Horowitz takes a lot of care when it comes to Wilder (Feb. 14–March 19) and “Happy Days” BY DIEP TRAN casting productions at TFANA. In fact, unlike by Samuel Beckett and starring Dianne Wiest f Theatre for a New Audience founding most theaters in New York City, his casting (April 23–May 28). artistic director Jeffrey Horowitz had one process for any given production usually starts While TFANA sometimes casts established piece of advice to give actors, it would be about six months ahead of opening instead of actors in its principal roles, it also employs stu- I this: “Just work!” he says with a chuckle. the usual three. Once they’ve settled on the dents straight from school, often drawing from “Work and people will see character breakdowns, he the city’s well of esteemed acting programs. you. People come, and if and the show’s director will Horowitz uses Mary Wiseman, who is appear- you’re good, they’ll talk THEATRE FOR draw up a list of possible ing this season in “Skin of Our Teeth,” as an about you. The first thing A NEW AUDIENCE actors for those roles. In addi- example. “I saw her at Juilliard in ‘As You Like I’m often asked by distin- tfana.org tion to holding auditions and It’ and thought she was incredible,” he says. guished artists is: ‘What making offers to the actors “She got permission from Juilliard to come play are you doing? What’s hap- on those lists, there are also in [Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’] ‘An Octoroon.’ ” pening? What have you seen that’s good?’ ” the usual open calls and agent submissions. Theirs is just one of the many ongoing creative That’s because the longtime leader and his In short, “We take a very long time to cast,” relationships Horowitz has developed with staff are constantly scoping out talent for the Horowitz says. “We take months.” actors, creating a space that actors like TFANA Brooklyn-based TFANA, which specializes TFANA occupies its own space, the Polonsky mainstays John Douglas Thompson and in the classics. “We see work all the time; Shakespeare Center, so there’s a Shakespeare Christian Camargo can call their artistic home. our casting directors see work all the time,” play in every season. This season, it’s “Measure With that in mind, if you’re a student study- explains Horowitz. “People invite us to see for Measure” (June 17–July 16). The other ing the craft and you happen to see Horowitz work. People introduce themselves to us. And shows in the 2016–17 season are a mix of clas- in the audience, don’t be shy! Just as good? we have open calls!” Not to mention that when sic and contemporary drama, from season Impress him with your talents. You could very seeing university productions and showcases, opener “The Servant of Two Masters” by Carlo well be the next Wiseman who catches his eye. Horowitz invites actors to come up and intro- Goldoni and adapted by Constance Congdon, “When there’s talent, you go, ‘Wow,’ ” he duce themselves. “It’s not a closed door by any which starred Steven Epp, to two 20th-century says. “It’s electric. It hits you and you want to

means,” he says. plays: “The Skin of Our Teeth” by Thornton work with that person.” • GERRY GOODSTEIN

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