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NEWS 08 Creating the Magic with NYC students 09 On the scene at the 2015 Miscast Gala 10 Celebrate Shakespeare with Sonnet Slam ADVICE 12 NOTE FROM THE CD What gets you creative? 13 SECRET AGENT MAN It’s time to move to L.A. 14 #IGOTCAST Peter Lawson Jones FEATURES 05 BACKSTAGE 5 WITH…David Giuntoli 11 INSIDE JOB Tony Howell, Creative Social Media Founder 13 SPOTLIGHT ON… Matthew Beard 14 NOW STREAMING “Connected” 20 BACKSTAGE READERS’ CHOICE: ATLANTA WINNERS Coaches Lisa Rosemond and Erik Lingvall were singled out by Atlanta actors for recognition 21 PLAYTIME WITH PUPPETS Atlanta’s Center for Puppetry Arts thrives as one of the most distinct performing arts nonprofits in the country 22 ONE-ACT WONDER COVER STORY For rural high school students in page 16 Georgia, the One-Act Play competition offers a chance to shine 40 MEET THE MAKER: MARIA AITKEN ON THE The director of “The 39 Steps” MOVE CASTING 23 New York Tristate WITH 30 California CAITRIONA 32 National/Regional Caitriona Balfe photographed in L.A. March 12 by BALFE James Hickey. Makeup by Kerrie Urban for Exclusive Artists Management using Kevyn Aucoin. Hair by Gio The “Outlander” star’s fortunes keep Campora at the Wall Group. Styling by Penny Lovell. rising as the Starz drama returns Cover designed by Margaret Ruling. JAMES HICKEY

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Currently playing Nick Burkhardt on “Grimm,” David Giuntoli opens up about his worst audition horror story, his acting crushes, and his leading turn on the NBC paranormal drama.

Tell us about “Grimm.” but it helped me in that I was We’re in our fourth season really excited to get any role. and we were just picked up for a fifth. It’s a fun show where On whom do you have anything can happen—love an acting crush? potions, people becoming Oh, Mark Rylance—total actor different characters, trans- crush on him; he’s phenom- forming for one episode. It’s enal. I saw him do “Twelfth kind of a dream in that I’m Night” and “Richard III” on really not playing the same Broadway last year. And role for five straight years. then I fell in love with Edie Falco while watching “The What have you learned Sopranos.” My girlfriend and about your acting I started watching it together on this project? last year and I would just Well, it’s rare to be able to smile every time she came be a character for such a on the screen. She was just long span of time, and I think so sweet. I think Tony and one of the upshots of that Carmela are the best depiction is that you get to change of a relationship ever on TV. gradually. It’s a subtle kind of character change, and What is your worst it’s a real gift. Usually with audition horror story? plays or TV shows that don’t I was testing for a network TV go for five seasons, you show prior to “Grimm” and I have to squeeze it all into went through the studio test. an hour or 12 episodes. [At that point] you’re kind of crossing your fingers and What do you wish hoping they call you for the you’d known before network test. So my manager you started acting? calls me and she’s like, “Great I was lucky in that I came news: The casting direc- from the Midwest without tor loves you. The network really knowing anybody has no real notes.... Just go who was an actor—I think home, wash your hair, and knowing so little was actu- come back.” I’m like, What? ally helpful because I didn’t My note was to go home and have any expectations. There wash my hair. I guess I had was no chip on my shoulder too much greasy product in “WHEN whatsoever; I didn’t think there or something, and it was I was wickedly talented, I humiliating. But I did. I went I MOVED didn’t come out of theater to a friend’s nearby, washed school where I’d already my hair, and did the network OUT TO gone through the competi- test. You know, they wanted to L.A. I KNEW tive who’s-gonna-get-what give me the job, I just clearly scenarios. I did finance, and didn’t have anybody in my NOTHING... I was in a stage of my life life at that point to say, “Hey, where I felt the world needed enough with the product. You AND I more me. It was so naive, don’t need that much.” THINK THAT

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Untitled-4 1 3/24/15 3:03 PM Follow us @backstage Like us facebook.com/backstage Follow us on Instagram @backstagecast NEWS NBC ANNOUNCED ITS THIRD LIVE MUSICAL PRODUCTION WILL BE AN UPDATE OF “THE WIZ”—but this time, the production UPDATE | will move on to Broadway in the 2016–2017 season. The yet-to-be-cast production will air Dec. 3.

explained Inside Broadway founder Michael Presser between performances. “The Broadway

“We want these kids to understand that there are jobs and there are professions here in this industry in addition to the actors on the stage.” —MICHAEL PRESSER, INSIDE BROADWAY FOUNDER

musical has grown up here in New York, so this show? A natural!” Featuring Clyde Alves, Jay Armstrong Johnson, and Tony Yazbeck’s Creating the Magic replacement, ensemble member Clyde Alves, Michael Rosen, and Jay Armstrong Johnson of “On the Town” Michael Rosen, the performance included songs from the show originally staged in 1944, interviews with the cast members, who N.Y. THEATER offered audition advice, and talks with theater managers and producers. When asked what his favorite song was, 10-year-old Ryan Hiney from Public School 304 It’s a Helluva in the Bronx said, “It’s hard because I like ’em all, but it’s between ‘New York, New York’ and ‘Ya Got Me.’ ” He added, “I really want to be an actor, so this helps me on my way. I just felt so excited (Magical) Town! coming! I want to be on Broadway, definitely, and I’m in a few plays at my school currently. We’re BRINGING THOUSANDS OF NYC STUDENTS doing ‘The Wizard of Oz’ at our school and I’m the Cowardly Lion, so I’m really happy.” TO AN EDUCATIONAL “ON THE TOWN” “I would like to come to another one of these!” added his schoolmate and aspiring singer 9-year-old Hulaye Diallo. BY BRIANA RODRIGUEZ listened to sound effects that blasted train and In addition to getting the kids—spanning 56 he oohs and aahs were audible from dinosaur roars over the theater’s loudspeakers. schools and all five boroughs—excited about over 1,500 New York City public Inside Broadway, the Great White Way’s Broadway and familiar with live theater, Presser school students when a backdrop of not-for-profit educational organization now in said the purpose of Creating the Magic is to show T Coney Island at sunset dropped down its 33rd season, organized Creating the Magic them what lies beyond the tip of the iceberg. on the Lyric Theatre stage during an educa- so students could get a peek at what goes into “We want these kids to understand that there tional performance of “On the Town.” staging a Broadway production. This year fea- are jobs and there are professions here in this The young NYC natives, ranging from tured “On the Town,” the musical revival about industry in addition to the actors on the stage,” third-graders to high school seniors, attended three sailors in the 1940s trying to have a real he said. “There’s a whole army of people under- Creating the Magic, two two-hour perfor- New York experience in the 24 hours before neath them, and those people who the audience mances and demonstrations from the musical’s they set sail again. doesn’t see when they come here in the evening, cast and set designers, on March 26. Theater “[‘On the Town’] is the ultimate [production those people are highly skilled craftspeople and hopefuls were shown how props like tables and for our NYC student audience] in that Broadway they’re integral to the operation. Not everybody giant dinosaurs appear onstage via motors and people created it—Leonard Bernstein, Betty is going to be an actor, but there’s a lot of other computers; how a production’s entire lighting Comden, Adolph Green; these are real giants of jobs that are happening in this building that are

design can be controlled from an iPad; and Broadway, but they’re all New Yorkers as well,” important for making theater possible.” ELENA OLIVO COURTESY MCC THEATER

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N.Y. THEATER MISCAST YET FABULOUS MCC THEATER’S GALA CELEBRATED THE BEST OF BROADWAY

BY JACK SMART acting career largely in MCC he stars were out March 30 shows, was celebrated for her work at MCC Theater’s Miscast in everything from “American Gala 2015, where some of Horror Story” to “12 Years a Slave.” T Broadway’s best honored The actor echoed Weissler’s ner- Emmy- and Golden Globe–nomi- vousness, joking the two might nated actor Sarah Paulson and switch their speeches. “Half the Tony-winning producer Fran things that have happened in Weissler. This year’s record- my life and my professional life Sarah Paulson and Fran Weissler breaking proceeds went toward have been things I never could’ve at the Miscast Gala 2015 supporting MCC’s mission to possibly dreamt of,” Paulson told continue creating inspiring NYC Backstage. Up-and-coming actors, theater. she added, should focus on the which they wouldn’t normally be as the all-male “Cell Block Tango,” “It’s exciting to be honored by work rather than the pursuit of cast. “I’m most excited about the complete with Fosse-esque cho- a company you have such a high recognition: “It’s about the experi- chances the actors get to really reography, a hilarious homage to respect for,” said Weissler on the ence itself, not how it’s received or be silly and do stuff they would Weissler and the “Chicago” revival. red carpet at the Hammerstein what the result is.” never, ever get to do,” Telsey told Laura Benanti sang duets with Host Aasif Mandvi introduced Backstage. Some numbers, such as Christopher Fitzgerald (“Sixteen “Half the things that MCC’s executive director Blake Andrew Rannells’ “Meadowlark” Going on Seventeen”) and Jessie have happened in my West and artistic directors Bernard and Leslie Odom Jr.’s “Another Mueller (“Agony” from “Into the life and my professional Telsey, Robert LuPone, and William Hundred People,” were clearly Woods”). Joshua Henry brought life have been things Cantler, who opened the proceed- songs the artists had yearned to the Tony-winning Mueller I never could’ve ings by praising the honorees for cover for a long time. Annaleigh (“Beautiful”) up to introduce his possibly dreamt of.” their “bold and fearless” work. The Ashford even confessed to an spectacular rendition of “(You —SARAH PAULSON theater’s Youth Company Alumna affinity for the Tin Man in “The Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Award was presented to writer- Wiz” since high school, and pro- Woman.” The finale numbers— Ballroom. “But I’m most excited to actor Dominique Fishback, who ceeded to launch into a spirited Betsy Wolfe’s “Let It Sing” from finish my speech so it’ll be over.” spoke passionately about learning “Slide Some Oil to Me,” complete the musical “Violet,” and Jeremy A trailblazer for female producers, to find the spotlight and ground with shiny silver unitard. Jordan’s rendition of “Don’t Rain Weissler has taken home a whop- herself onstage. “Now I know how Others reveled in the novelty of on My Parade”—brought the ping seven Tony Awards for some to find my light,” she said. cross-gender casting, particularly house down. of the best musicals of the last few The evening’s entertainment Ben Platt and Uzo Aduba as Mrs. For more information on MCC’s decades. featured a slew of musical the- Lovett and Sweeney Todd, respec- many efforts and its 2015–2016 sea- Paulson, who launched her ater regulars performing roles in tively, for “A Little Priest,” as well son, visit mcctheater.org.

N.Y. THEATER training for both film and television, and dance. Summertime Playdate “The work is designed to develop the actor’s concentration and strengthen the actor’s instrument to be both responsive and expressive THE NEIGHBORHOOD PLAYHOUSE SCHOOL OF THE THEATRE IN within the imaginary circumstances,” according to the Playhouse’s web- New York City is accepting applications for its 2015–2016 Summer Acting site. “The technique creates a more specific, skilled, and authentic actor Intensive! The six-week program is based on the curriculum of a full- with an organic, spontaneous, and disciplined instrument.” The deadline time, two-year acting program teaching the Meisner Technique through for applications is April 10 with a late deadline of May 1. For more informa-

ELENA OLIVO COURTESY MCC THEATER classes on improv, scene work, speech, voice and diction, on-camera tion, visit neighborhoodplayhouse.org. —BRIANA RDODRIGUEZ

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N.Y. THEATER HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MR. SHAKESPEARE HEAR ALL OF THE BARD’S SONNETS IN ONE AFTERNOON IN CENTRAL PARK

BY JACK SMART sonnet randomly, explained Hall, f you find yourself wandering because “people would only pick by the Naumburg Bandshell the same five sonnets over and in Central Park midday on over.” Actors must then discover I April 24, you’ll hear the words for themselves how their selection of a famous 451-year-old writer. resonates personally and with an The fifth annual Shakespeare’s audience. “I’ve had people say Birthday Sonnet Slam will feature the sonnet picked them, like it all of the playwright’s sonnets, was something they were going performed in chronological order through. I think a lot of sonnets Stacy Keach at the 2012 Sonnet Slam by actors and Bard enthusiasts of are like that: They tune into all ages. something.” The event, which is free to the Hall, a producer and theater one-pages.” the microphone; readers may only public and passersby, opened director, was looking to stage Past performers include Michael state their name and the number registration for readers April 1 Shakespeare outdoors, something Urie, Jay O. Sanders, and noted of their sonnet to keep things mov- at shakespearesonnetslam.com. crowdsourced and casual. A friend sonnet devotee Stacy Keach, as ing. Groups of friends may submit suggested the sonnets, which well as high school students, nona- together so that each of their “Really, it is my tend to be overlooked in favor genarians, and even an 8-year-old. appointed sonnets occur back to dream to have 154 of the Bard’s full-length works. “It’s not difficult to convince back. The event clocks in at about different readers, one As she pointed out, the ability to people to come do Shakespeare,” three hours, with spectators com- for each sonnet.” produce a reading of 154 sonnets said Hall. The fact that readers are ing and going as they please. It’s as —MELINDA HALL, CREATOR reflects their original function not required to have their piece much a celebration of the return of OF SHAKESPEARE’S in Shakespeare’s time. “ ‘Sonnet’ memorized contributes to the warm weather as it is a celebration BIRTHDAY SONNET SLAM comes from the Italian ‘sonetto,’ afternoon’s celebratory vibe; it’s a of Shakespeare’s words. meaning ‘little song.’ Printing thrill for veteran actors and new- “We’ve seen people walk off the Creator Melinda Hall, of Willful books was very expensive but bies alike. When it became clear stage like champions and they’ll Pictures, said the Slam has grown everyone could afford one-sheets. a few years ago that a reader was always have that memory,” said since its first year, when only You could have a poet or a bal- missing, a teenager volunteered Hall. “It doesn’t matter if they about 75 readers participated. ladeer pen a ballad and it could be to perform the reading cold, with sink or swim, just that they do it. “Really, it is my dream to have 154 very popular. There were melodies triumphant results. Culturally, it’s very important to different readers, one for each son- that everyone knew, so if you “It’s one minute. Just you and be allowed to have a place where net,” she told Backstage. could fit the words to that popular Shakespeare up onstage for a min- it’s just about the experience; the Applicants are assigned their melody, then you could sell those ute.” Hall’s only rule is no pitches at outcome doesn’t matter.”

COMEDY through May 8. Make ’Em LAFF Or Die All videos, including short films, webisodes, animated films, and music videos, should run under five minutes. A 10-film shortlist will be revealed THE LOS ANGELES FILM FESTIVAL HAS PARTNERED WITH FUNNY May 15, and the winner will be announced at the L.A. Film Festival, which Or Die for a second year to open submissions for the Make ’em LAFF runs June 10–18, and have the chance to meet with a Funny Or Die pro- Internet talent contest aimed at discovering “content creators of color ducer to pitch ideas for online distribution with production support from and underrepresented voices who specialize in comedy.” You can sub- the Emmy-winning video site. For more information, visit funnyordie.com/

mit your work via the Make ’em LAFF page on the Funny Or Die website make_em_laff. —BRIANA RODRIGUEZ MELINDA HALL

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[ Inside Job ] Tony Howell CREATIVE SOCIAL MEDIA FOUNDER

BY REBECCA STRASSBERG

WHAT GOES INTO PERSONAL COACHING FOR SOCIAL 1MEDIA? I align your online presence with your offline goals, and I turn a virtual dream into reality. If you want to get an agent or you want to get a Broadway show, we look at who you need to know to make that happen and what you need to find and see and discover online, and then we set up your online presence to achieve that.

WHAT ARE THE MOST COMMON MISTAKES ACTORS MAKE 2ON SOCIAL MEDIA? There are common mistakes everyone makes on social media. It’s called social, so it should be two-way engage- Actor and entrepreneur TONY HOWELL founded Creative ment, and media—photos, videos, etc.—that can really let Social Media in June 2013, offering a variety of services your audience experience what it is you’re talking about. that include personal coaching, consulting, branding, The No. 1 mistake is that they’re shouting. It’s nonstop me, me, website design, group training courses, and live speaking. me, me, me, narcissism, and braggers. The second mistake is silence; artists who feel like they have nothing valuable to say and are just listening—if they’re even active at all. And then the third mistake…this may be an opinion, but I see people posting shirtless, WHAT’S THE FIRST STEP FOR SOMEONE sexy photos of themselves, and I don’t think it’s necessary to 4NEW TO SOCIAL MEDIA? promote your career or your talent. It gets engagement; sure, sex The first step is to decide who you are, what sells, but I’m not sure it’s the most effective way to improve your you want, and who your audience is, and then reputation and relationships. you work backward from your goal. You need to have a purpose for being on Twitter, not just DO THE SAME RULES APPLY TO EVERYONE? because everyone else is there. Why are you using 3The thing about any rule is that you learn the rules and that platform? Why do you need an Instagram? then you learn that you can break them. And doing the exact What’s different about Instagram from Twitter? opposite sometimes is the most effective thing, so it’s hard So, the first step is really starting with clarity, to say what’s right and wrong in the world of social media, and I always work to empower the artist first and but there are certainly things that are best practices and are to give them that clarity. And then I equip them more effective and engaging ways of sharing content. with the tools necessary to reach those goals.

“I don’t focus on growing crazy amounts of followers; I really focus on helping people make their own opportunities and audiences.” VINCE TRUPSIN VINCE

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[Note From the CD] interviewed costume designers, writers, directors, directors of You have to feed your photography, and producers. It’s soul to be creative. Are You Creative? so fascinating to peek inside the brain of someone so creative. every day in my own work. BY MARCI LIROFF Late last year they asked to do a My creativity comes to me in featurette on me. They wanted to weird ways. I get creative around I RECENTLY HAD THE HONOR OF BECOMING A MEMBER OF THE follow me around for the day and water, either in the shower or bath casting director branch of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sci- watch me casting, coaching, going or near the ocean—though obvi- ences. The Academy has created a wonderful series called “Creative through submissions, and dig into ously I didn’t let them film me in Spark,” in which they follow members of the organization and have my process. After watching several the tub! Great ideas come to me them explain what drives and inspires them to create. Thus far they’ve of these “Creative Spark” videos of when I’m about to drop off to sleep my colleagues, I don’t mind telling (I always keep my phone near the you I was a bit intimidated. They bed to record things, or a pad to jot were so articulate in explaining things down). I come up with ideas their processes. So much of what and solve problems while I’m walk- I do comes from a gut feeling—it’s ing my dogs. an instinct I have honed over many I often talk about finding balance years as a casting director. in your life as an actor. Unplugging In my work I get to be creative from trying to find a job and recon- when I’m casting a project and necting with your family, friends, come up with ideas for who should and loved ones replenishes you with inhabit the role. The script gives me life. Living a full life creates creativ- subtle clues as to which direction ity. You have to feed your soul to be to go and who to give a chance to creative. You’ve got to have balance audition. I work with the filmmakers in your life in order to draw experi- to help them see their vision by tak- ence and emotion for your work. ing what’s written on the page and What does creativity mean to bringing it to fruition. you? When are you most creative? When asked what inspires me, I What inspires you? realized that so much of my inspira- To watch my “Creative Spark” tion comes from you—the actor, video, go to YouTube and check out artist, writer, musician, performer. the Academy Originals channel and I actually get high off seeing a great click on “Creative Spark” under the performance. When I see an actor, Playlists tab. You’ll find the mother musician, or a painter pushing lode of great videos. themselves and taking risks, that moves me. To see someone reveal and share their innermost secrets GET ANSWERS! onstage and onscreen inspires me to be creative. It’s like a gift that FOLLOW PRODUCER AND keeps giving every time I hear a casting director Marci Liroff on song or read a great book. It fuels Twitter @marciliroff, or visit me with the creative juices that I use marciliroff.com.

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casting fans. They’re the ones who will be auditioning for pilots, SPOTLIGHT ON… not you. So here’s what you have to MATTHEW BEARD consider. If you’re living in any city other than L.A. (with the By Jack Smart possible exception of New York) and you’re interested in booking English actor MAT- a pilot, this is the time of year you THEW BEARD, best need to start thinking about mak- known for “The ing the big move West. Imitation Game” and “An Education,” Dropping in [to L.A.] has moved with the for a few months London-to-Broadway without TV credits transfer of David Hare’s “Skylight,” co- makes you look starring Carey Mulligan and Bill Nighy. clueless, like a hick who fell off the turnip truck. On being cast in “Skylight.” “I met [director] Stephen Daldry at But don’t kid yourself. Even something completely unrelated a few if you get here by summer, I’m years ago...he did that thing of, ‘One day not suggesting you’ll be ready for we’ll do something together.’ And you pilot season by the start of 2016. think, Yeah, whatever. Years later I was [ Secret Agent Man ] because I knew they had made a Ha! I’m talking 2017, because saying I couldn’t get an audition for a fatal mistake. You see, L.A. isn’t you’ll need at least that much play because no one will see me. And he a place you can visit for a few time to find representation, meet said, ‘I’m preparing a play right now! It’s Tying months and then abandon. You the casting community, and only a small part, but if you’re interested have to commit if you want to get establish yourself as an actor come to the audition.’ I told him I’ve not anything in return. worth hiring. (And that’s assum- done a play before and just to warn you, the The whole concept of coming to ing you actually have some talent this might be a terrible decision you’re L.A. from January to March hop- and a fair share of luck.) making. But he said, ‘Shut up.’ ” ing to score a pilot is insane—it Why so long? Well, ask yourself Knot just doesn’t make sense. And if this: What kind of actors book On copying his co-stars. you don’t already have decent pilots? Answer: the ones who “I’m lucky enough to be playing Bill ast week, I decided to representation here, you might as work in television. That’s why Nighy’s son. Stephen was very keen that take a few days off and well stay home and try inventing dropping in for a few months we have some shared body language, and fly up to Portland, Ore., time travel. Your odds of success without TV credits makes you we worked on that. That really helped L an attractive city where are about the same. look clueless, like a hick who fell because it not only gave the characters the people are friendly and the First of all, no agent will sign off the turnip truck. some interesting shared qualities, [but it] food is amazing. It’s a short flight. you in January because they just And please don’t kid yourself helped me pick up some stage technique My friend has a place there so I spent the last few months build- with tales of actors who booked as well, copying the way he moves and figured, why not? ing up their client list for pilot pilots with almost no experience. speaks.” When the cab dropped me off season. Second, casting directors Sure, that happens once or twice at LAX, I was shocked to discover who don’t know you aren’t going a year but those people are outli- On his audition philosophy. the place was packed. It looked to have time to meet you because ers and they don’t represent the “I was quite lucky that I was a child like the day before Thanksgiving. they’re too busy casting pilots. whole. You can’t assume that if actor. I was so used to the ratio of rejec- What the hell was going on? And third, if by some miracle you one person out of thousands ends tion that to me, it didn’t seem unusual Agents are a curious breed, actually got a chance to audition up winning the lottery then you to go to 40 auditions and get one; that so I decided to ask around and for a series regular role, you won’t will too. That’s false logic and a was just part of the process.... I don’t every single traveler gave me the have the experience to do well in deluded way to live. know any actor who hasn’t gone through same answer: They were all actors that kind of high-pressure setting. So make a commitment. Rent endless auditions and rejections before flying home after spending pilot Another problem you’ll have to an apartment. Buy a car. And they got some kind of a break.” season in L.A. face is the competition. There are send the city some flowers. Who To make matters worse, they already thousands of actors here knows? If you show L.A. a little FOR THE FULL Q&A, looked broken, like soldiers leav- who are just like you, except they love, she just might love you visit backstage.com. ILLUSTRATION: SPENCER ALEXANDER; BEARD: JAGUAR PS/SHUTTERSTOCK.COM ILLUSTRATION: NICK BERTOZZI; KAYWIN: COURTESY ARDEN KAYWIN ing a war zone. I felt bad for them have representation and several back.

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The cast of AOL’s “Connected” After a 30-year hiatus and a career as an elected official,PETER [Now Streaming ] original series, “A Day in the Life,” and on projects LAWSON JONES for Yahoo. “AOL wanted to make a big splash [with has rekindled his its premier original series],” he says about why it love for the craft ‘Connected’ chose to be the venue for the “Connected” U.S. of acting. “I was debut. “A lot of networks were concerned about this, strongly advised BY MOLLY EICHEL about making something that other people shot.” to review, as a part He adds, “There are some ideas that I get so upset of my daily constitutional, the various n reality TV’s early years, featuring the likes of by because the idea is so simple. Why didn’t we breakdown services and, in particular, PBS’ groundbreaking “An American Family” or think of that? It almost takes the reality of the quote to subscribe to Backstage,” says the early iterations of MTV’s “Real World”—before unquote promise of what reality television was sup- actor. Good thing he did, or he wouldn’t I it was an excuse to watch a hot tub make-out posed to be.” have booked an opportunity many session—there was a sense of candor among partici- In fulfilling that promise, producers just needed would kill for: working with the legend- pants, as if they were not aware of how their actions people who didn’t see fame as the end game and ary Martin Sheen. would become a public spectacle. But as the genre who were able to bare their souls to a hand-held “Project Unspeakable,” a new play grew, “reality” became less real. The goal of AOL’s camera. about the assassinations of John F. foray into Web series is to get back to how it was in To encourage and direct the cast, which includes Kennedy, Malcolm X, Martin Luther the beginning. tech executives (and married couple) Eli and Ido King Jr., and Robert F. Kennedy, will “Connected,” executive produced by “Super Size Bendet-Taicher, comedian and MTV host Derek hold two staged readings in New York Me” star-director-writer Morgan Spurlock, hands Gaines (“Broke featuring Sheen on April 25. Jones New Yorkers video cameras for six months so they A$$ Game “Anybody can take responded to the project’s Backstage themselves can document the good in their lives, Show”), and Lori a selfie when you’re casting notice to audition for the play’s like a pregnancy, and the bad, like show participant Levine, CEO and having a good time… father figure. and club owner Jonathan Bricklin getting allegedly founder of Flying but how many are “The director called each of my dumped by girlfriend Susan Sarandon for his Television, brave enough to turn competitors to audition with various involvement in the show, according to Page Six. among others, it on at your worst?” other actors, but failed to call me Dermot McCormack, AOL’s president of video and producers —DERMOT MCCORMACK in,” he remembers. “Although I was studios, sees “Connected” as a palate cleanser for included them in puzzled, I counseled myself to be the reality genre. “It’s like ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit,’ the editing process so they could see how their story patient.” When the director announced which signified the end of hair metal. Music had got- would come together. they had seen all candidates for the ten really bad and then Kurt Cobain hit that first Spurlock says that some people had to be role, he raised his hand: “ ‘Not quite chord in that song and all those people wearing reminded to shoot footage. They would apologize all of them!’ As I later found out, my spandex on Sunset Boulevard felt silly,” McCormack and say they were busy, but it was those moments headshot and résumé had become says. “I feel like we’re hitting that part of reality TV. that producers of “Connected” wanted. attached under the paper clip of Let’s call it the grunge phase of reality TV.” That vulnerability is exactly what makes the another actor’s!” “Connected” comes from an Israeli format that show special for McCormack. “Anybody can take a has been running for five seasons and has sold for selfie when you’re having a good time—‘This is me TO SEE YOUR SUCCESS production in 22 countries. in the best possible scenario,’ ” he explains. “But story in print, tweet @Backstage Spurlock is quick to note that “Connected” is not how many are brave enough to turn it on at your using the hashtag #IGotCast.

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SonicBids_0725_FP.indd 1 7/22/13 3:45 PM 0402 Cover Story V06.indd 16 3/31/15 10:15 AM 0402 Cover Story V06.indd 17 3/31/15 10:15 AM “To have that fuel to prove people wrong—it definitely “I mean, I’ve lived so many places. New York, I spurs me on and makes me wanna work harder.” lived in for almost eight years [while modeling], and that’s been the longest of anywhere since I left Ireland. But L.A. is where I came and said, ‘OK, this is what I wanna do with my life.’ ” She refuses to think of her move as a perma- nent one, though. “I’ll be back,” she declares, “but it feels really sad. My little apartment, it’s got so many memories.” Balfe’s sadness is no doubt mitigated by the fact that part of her need to move is due to the precipitous rise in her fortunes. She’ll soon be flying to Scotland to shoot the second season of “Outlander,” which returns to Starz April 4 to conclude Season 1. When last we saw Balfe’s Claire, the resource- ful British nurse who comes home after World War II only to be inexplicably teleported into the 18th-century Highlands, she was half-naked with a knife to her breast. Don’t worry: Claire will get out of that scrape, but more perils await—to say nothing of the emerging multi-era romantic triangle developing between her, the Scottish warrior Jamie Fraser (Sam Heughan), and her 20th-century husband, Frank Randall (Tobias Menzies), who wonders where she’s gone. Based on the much-beloved Diana Gabaldon novels and developed for television by “Battlestar Galactica” rebooter Ronald D. Moore, “Outlander” is an ostensibly lush period-piece- within-a-period-piece drama that’s consistently richer and thornier than its romance-novel trappings suggest. And much of the credit goes to Balfe, who had managed small parts in films such as “Super 8” and “Now You See Me” before landing the central role in this adaptation. In person, Balfe is far less imposing than the steely Claire, who has to weather the dangers of being a woman in sexist, violent Scotland in the 1740s. Cast late in the prepro- duction of “Outlander”—Moore has mentioned in interviews how hard it was to find the right Claire—she didn’t have time to consider what the role would do to her life. “I’m so bad on social media,” she confesses on this warm afternoon, nestled underneath a cabana. “I had set up an account on Twitter maybe a year or so before I got this job and I had, I thought, a lot of followers—250 or something, and most of them are my friends. Within about a month or two, it was thousands of people—and my CUSTOM-MADE COUCH PROVIDED BY TOTAL DESIGN FURNITURE IN LOS ANGELES phone, I didn’t know how to turn off the alerts, so it was just going all the time. That was the beginning of the awareness.” aitriona Balfe is on the move. 10 months until I figure out what I’m doing with Growing up in the small Irish community of That’s been true most of her my life,” the Irish-born actor says. “I’ve rented Monaghan, Balfe had considered acting from adult life—especially the 10 the same place for the last four years and now I an early age. (“I was devastated that I wasn’t a years she was modeling for have to give it up.” Her apartment is being razed child actor,” she says, smiling.) But after travel- Victoria’s Secret, Dolce & to put in condos, but her departure from L.A. is ing to Dublin to study theater, she changed Gabbana, and others—but extra poignant considering this is the city where course once she received an offer to model. It Cas she sits on the rooftop patio of a West Balfe journeyed when she decided to put aside wasn’t a secret passion of hers, but who turns Hollywood hotel in mid-March, she mentions that successful modeling career and focus on down a trip to Paris? “My parents felt that I that she’s pulling up stakes from Los Angeles. the vocation she’d always wanted: acting. should finish college,” Balfe recalls, “but I’m

“It just feels silly to have an empty place for “I’ve moved so much since I was 18,” she says. slightly headstrong, so I took their advice and I ELIE LUC-RICHARD “OUTLANDER”: ED MILLER (2); BALFE: LUC-RICHARD ELIE

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completely ignored it.” Did moving to Paris at such a young age her audition tape came unsolicited to his office Over the next decade, she lived in France, teach Balfe that she can cope in any circum- from her agent. Once she was chosen for Claire, Italy, Germany, and Japan, her modeling stance? “I think I didn’t really realize that he made it clear how demanding the job would inexperience hardly a detriment. “You’d be until many years later,” she replies. “I have be. “I told her in our first meeting that this amazed how little information or training goes a great knack of not thinking about things was going to be an even bigger responsibility into it,” she says. “When I first arrived in Paris, and just going for it. You learn the hard way and workload than the normal TV lead,” he I was told to take a bus to the office. I left my sometimes that you’re able to get through, but writes. “Because the story was being told from suitcase—I barely spoke any French—and some- sometimes it’s quite tough when you’re in a Claire’s point of view, Cait was going to be in one took me across the street, helped me buy a situation where you don’t know anyone and every scene, every day for months, which is an Carte Orange. They printed out five addresses you’re trying to find your way around cities. extraordinary amount of work, far beyond what that I had to go to that day, and then they sent But if an opportunity presents itself and it most actors are ever asked to do.” me off.” She still remembers at 18 riding the seems like a good idea, I’m just like, ‘OK, let’s Moore’s warning didn’t faze Balfe. Writes subway alongside 16-year-old aspiring Russian do it, then I’ll figure it out.’ ” Moore, “After she met with the president of models, who knew no French or English, home- The decision to reconnect with her acting Starz…and it was clear that she was going to sick and sobbing their eyes out. “That was just ambitions was conducted just as boldly. Ready land the role, I walked her to the elevator and the way it was,” says Balfe. “You become pretty to quit modeling, she moved to Los Angeles just before the doors closed on her, I said ‘Your tough. When I went to Japan, it was similar: because a writer she was dating lived there. life is about to change forever,’ and she gave me They would drive you to their castings, but the He was the only person she knew, but she had a grin that was both thrilled and slightly ner- minute you got a job, it would be like, ‘Here’s an read a Vanity Fair interview with Amy Adams vous. I never saw her hesitate after that.” address, here’s a map. Good luck.’ They don’t in which she said she trained with Warner She’s never hesitated before. As Balfe have signposts in English in Japan, so the map Loughlin. “I could walk to that place from my prepares to say goodbye to L.A. (for now), and the address are not always very helpful.” ex-boyfriend’s house,” she says, “so I was like, she thinks back to her early days in the city, Hear Balfe recount her early misadventures ‘Well, I’m gonna go there because I can’t really trying to convince casting directors that she in modeling and you can’t help but think of drive.’ I started from scratch. I didn’t have any was more than just a model. “I went on many, Claire, who’s equally thrown to the wolves managers, I didn’t know any agents, I hadn’t many, many, many auditions that were Hot once she arrives in the 18th century amid acted in almost a decade.” But she just kept tak- Girl No. 2—you wanna shoot yourself,” she people wary of the English in general and ing classes, moving from Loughlin to the studios says, laughing. “But, you know, I’m very assertive women in particular. “Honestly, I’ve of Sanford Meisner and Judith Weston. “I think lucky that I was even getting those auditions been in so many situations in my life where when I first got here, I had a nice little air of in the beginning. And it toughens you up. At you just are completely displaced,” Balfe says. delusion: ‘It’s gonna work out,’ ” she says with a least for me, to have that fuel to prove people “You have to adapt very quickly and figure it laugh. “You just don’t know how.” wrong—it definitely spurs me on and makes out. I definitely think that informs Claire a lot. And then came “Outlander.” By email, Moore me wanna work harder.” Then she smiles con-

LUC-RICHARD ELIE LUC-RICHARD “OUTLANDER”: ED MILLER (2); BALFE: LUC-RICHARD ELIE It helped me understand her.” admits that he didn’t know Balfe’s work until spiratorially. “And shove it to them.”

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0402 Cover Story V06.indd 19 3/31/15 10:15 AM point of doing it is to express who you are,” she VOCAL/SINGING says. “Their whole identity is what I try to pull out of them. And understanding self-confi- COACH: LISA dence and understanding what is it about them that makes them different from everybody else ROSEMOND, JAN so that they are original.” Aside from helping her students understand SMITH STUDIOS their essence, Rosemond’s technical approach sets her apart in the thriving A-Town market. A ometimes I feel ridiculous getting paid common problem she often sees is someone not “Sfor what I do ’cause it’s so much fun,” “understanding their voice, technically.” says Lisa Rosemond, who’s been with the Her remedy? “I have pictures and things Atlanta-based Jan Smith Studios since 2002. and we look at vocal cords, vocal cords that With some wildly successful clients, including are damaged, and we look at all the things 12-year-old rapper MattyB and actors Blake that are going on inside you when you sing Michael (“Dog With a Blog”) and Blake Cooper that you don’t understand because you’ve (“The Maze Runner”), the Backstage Atlanta never seen them,” she explains. “We make Readers’ Choice winner for favorite vocal/sing- sure that they have a really good working ing coach says she’s working her dream job. knowledge of their voice.” After taking lessons from Smith (aka Mama And as someone who’s made a career for Jan) for nearly 13 years after she graduated herself in the Southeast, Rosemond encour- college, Rosemond began working for the well- ages actors to consider Atlanta as a destination. known Georgia studio, instilling vital lessons in “[People think] there’s not a whole lot going on the many students she coaches each week. here, but that’s totally untrue. There are a lot “I try to pull out of [my clients] who they are. of great acting and singing coaches, and a lot So, yes, you can go and you can learn how to of ways to get great, great training in Atlanta.” sing and you can imitate people, but the whole —REBECCA STRASSBERG WINNERS

tax-incentivized state. yourself] how can you be real and be vulnerable ACTING COACH: “At that time I really started to understand in front of this camera? Vulnerability is one of [Atlanta] was booming,” he explains. “And now the most underrated attributes in the industry; ERIK LINGVALL, THE the market is growing quicker than anyone to be able to confidently do that, that’s when anticipated and there’s a need for prepared, the magic happens.” —BRIANA RODRIGUEZ ACTING CAMP professional actors, and for a lot of actors to say, ‘This isn’t a hobby.’ This is something that ow a 15-year industry veteran, Erik takes time and passion and energy.” NLingvall, like many actors, moved to Los To help foster that professional and passion- Angeles at 21 with dreams of being an actor— ate actor locally, he began helping with events and no plans on how to make it happen. In the and workshops at local acting studios, giving first six months, he says he learned “everything him additional experience, perspectives, and not to do, and now [my students] can make the assets in different facets of the industry to later most of my mistakes!” bring to his students. After five years of making valuable missteps, “I’ve worked with casting directors, agents, the Atlanta-based Lingvall (winner of the city’s managers—whether through workshops or Readers’ Choice acting coach category) moved events—and what that’s done is given me a lot of into film and television production, founded professional practice,” he says. “I take all those the Acting Camp (TAC)—helping parents and perspectives, bring them to my acting room, and their actor kids steer their careers in the right ask, ‘How do I apply these to my philosophy?’ ” direction—and became a coach. As an incentive for young actors, “I tell my “I didn’t start focusing on instruction spe- parents [at TAC] if you get your kids in acting cifically until I got to Atlanta,” he says of his classes, you’ll save so much money in therapy!” decision to teach after moving from L.A. to he says, jokingly. “In the acting classroom, we the South (though TAC is based in Southern laugh, we cry, and sometimes we get awards for California). “I’ve worked with a variety of it! You just get to tap into that emotion.” coaches, which became the catalyst to becom- For Lingvall, capturing that emotion in your ing an instructor for the last four years.” character is about training hard so you’re con- The current director of TAC, he started fident, remembering why you act in the first the program before meeting his wife and place, and letting yourself be vulnerable. relocating to Atlanta after catching whiffs of “No, we don’t want perfection when we

the growing entertainment industry in the watch movies—we want human,” he says. “[Ask ROSEMOND: COURTESY MIL CANNON; LINGVALL: TRACY PAGE COURTESY CENTER FOR PUPPETRY ARTS (2)

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0402 FEAT V08.indd 20 3/31/15 10:24 AM Playtime With Puppets ATLANTA’S CENTER FOR PUPPETRY ARTS THRIVES AS ONE OF THE MOST DISTINCT PERFORMING ARTS NONPROFITS IN THE COUNTRY

BY JACK SMART ince Kermit the Frog and his creator Jim Henson cut its ceremonial ribbon in 1978, the Center for Puppetry Arts Shas helped put Atlanta’s perform- ing arts scene on the map. Whether you’re a veteran puppeteer or a working actor looking to expand your skill set, the largest nonprofit dedicated to the art of puppetry in the country has become an important cultural hub for the- ater makers to keep on their radar. “We always bring in a lot of people who look like they’re into puppetry,” says Jon Ludwig, the Center’s artistic director. What qualities does Ludwig look for in a potential puppeteer? “They do funny voices, they’re very physical, they can dance and sing,” he says. In addition, puppetry is all about teamwork, so actors with a knack for close collaboration excel in both open and invited auditions, which the Center holds throughout the year. “I’ll audition three or four [people] at a time—

“It can be the most avant-garde, off-the-wall definition you could think of—and often we do!—and Ludwig says applicants run the gamut from to say, ‘We own puppets.’ We’re very much about visual artists and dancers to carpenters and sharing the art form; it’s our passion to get it out if it’s cutting-edge we’ll have it electricians; XPT even features filmmakers there. It must have some element of puppetry. It here.” exploring the art form onscreen. “Anyone can can be the most avant-garde, off-the-wall defini- —JON LUDWIG, ARTISTIC DIRECTOR, CENTER FOR apply, people with any theatrical background, tion you could think of—and often we do!—and if PUPPETRY ARTS as long as your proposal makes some sense and it’s cutting-edge we’ll have it here.” is pushing the boundaries of puppetry.” Artists When asked about Atlanta’s theater scene in can you work together? Are you having fun receive a small grant to help actualize their general, Ludwig points to the lack of an overly with the puppet or fighting the puppet? Can vision, as well as a rehearsal space, advice from competitive creative atmosphere. “Everyone you breathe as one? Everything starts with the the company’s builders, and access to a pool of has their niche here,” he says. “It’s not so over- breath in puppetry.” volunteer puppet enthusiasts. crowded that people are viciously competing Opportunities for growth and collabora- What Ludwig describes as “a real grassroots for the same turf.” Between the Tony-winning, tion abound at a theater with a cutting-edge community” extends to other theaters, both LORT-certified Alliance Theatre, several activ- educational outreach program and a museum local and international. Folded into the Center’s ist-oriented companies, and the historic Fox featuring hands-on exhibits, tours, and perfor- main-stage season are visiting troupes and Theatre, which is among the highest-grossing mances. Schools across the country are given productions from around the world. This year’s venues of its size in the country, thespians have access to interactive television equipment, docket includes an adaptation of “Stellaluna” plenty to choose from. Actors new to the city allowing distance learning—puppeteers enact from a puppetry group in Portland, Ore., a should reach out to the Center or any other the- the life cycle of a butterfly, where food comes two-man show from NYC, and, from Vermont’s ater of interest, says Ludwig. from, or folktales from various cultures— Sandglass Theater, “D-Generation,” an adult “People are moving in and not moving out,” through two-way teleconferencing. series about living with dementia. he adds with a laugh. “It’s a really playful town. For established artists and those intrigued by Ludwig says the Center partners with other Just keep playing.” puppetry’s storytelling power, the Xperimental companies on “everything from ‘How do I do For more information on the Center for

ROSEMOND: COURTESY MIL CANNON; LINGVALL: TRACY PAGE COURTESY CENTER FOR PUPPETRY ARTS (2) Puppetry Theater is a great way to get involved. this?’ to a full-on collaboration. We’re not about Puppetry Arts, visit puppet.org.

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FOR RURAL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN GEORGIA, THE ONE-ACT PLAY COMPETITION OFFERS A CHANCE TO SHINE

BY BRIANA RODRIGUEZ

ith a booming film industry thanks to tax credits, Georgia’s entertainment landscape is Wrapidly changing. But another actor’s medium is picking up steam: youth theater. To bring the best of the state to the forefront, the Georgia High School Association hosts an annual One-Act Play competition, pre- paring students to compete at a state level, as well as setting them up for a potential move to a larger acting hub like nearby Atlanta, New York, or Los Angeles. Known for creating programs for in-state high schoolers, the GHSA sponsors athletic competi- tions in addition to fine arts–focused contests such as the One-Act Play. With a concentration on acting, the annual event targets theater- minded students at over 400 GHSA member schools and allows them to compete in their region before moving on to competition at the state level. For theater geeks located in small Emily Harvey and Carter Eldridge in the One-Act Play competition towns with limited access to stage performances, competitions like the One-Act Play provide a valuable peek into the life of a stage actor. adjudicators to identify well-executed theater, desire to get out of bed and show up to school “GHSA, for a lot of rural schools, is the only so for the piece itself, you’ll see everything from every day.” theater production that some of those high Tennessee Williams to a cutting of a Broadway As an educator, Slusser says theater also school students have a chance to pursue,” says show to ‘written for high school’ pieces.” Dean Slusser, classroom teacher, coordinator In 2012, Slusser had a hand in introducing of the One-Act Play since 2012, and director of adjudicator training and judgment criteria adjudicating and training for the competition’s to level the playing field in the competition “GHSA, for a lot of rural judges. “Many theater production programs, process. “You can’t score a work of art,” he schools, is the only theater pro- including mine in middle Georgia, exist to train says. “The value of the scoring mechanism students to get ready for that competition piece.” is to discipline the thinking of the adjudica- duction that some of those high The GHSA allows any member state high tors so that when they decide that one play is school students have a chance school to produce and submit their one-act stronger than another, they are comparing the play, running at a maximum of 55 minutes same criteria; it’s like apples to apples instead to pursue.” —DEAN SLUSSER, COORDINATOR OF THE ONE-ACT “bare stage to bare stage,” says Slusser, refer- of apples to oranges.” PLAY COMPETITION encing each school’s responsibility to assemble For students, the One-Act Play competition and strike its set. There is no differentiation offers a chance to participate in theater pro- between musicals and straight plays or comedy ductions and get experience under their belts equips students with real-world skills like and drama for the 48 schools across six differ- before college acting school auditions, plus personal interaction and self-presentation, ent categories—based on location and size—that nab bragging rights for a year. It’s high school and developing “personal esteem and qualify to compete. drama programs like GHSA that are at times “as self-confidence.” “A lot of people ask, ‘Well, how are you going basic an accomplishment as what got this kid “Our goal is to find something for every stu- to win against a musical?’ ” Slusser says. “The through high school,” says Slusser about the dent that we serve, and so in that context the

criteria we use, when used properly, allows the extracurricular activity that “gives students the arts become very important.” COURTESY GHSA

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•• Equity Principal Auditions will be held EPA Rules are in effect. A monitor will April 17 from 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. be provided. (lunch, 1-2 p.m.) at Actors’ Equity •• Actors will read from sides, provided NEW YORK Association Audition Center, 165 West CASTING PICKS at the audition. Bring pix & resumes, 46th St., 16th fl., NYC, 10036. EPA Rules stapled together. are in effect. A monitor will be •• Salary pending: $420/wk. plus $90 provided. OF THE WEEK weekly transportation stipend ($510 TRISTATE •• Prepare a short monologue or a short BY MICHAEL COUGHLIN total). Equity LOA ref. to LORT song or a one-minute monologue and 16 film Contract. bars of a song. Auditions should not Jodie Foster’s ‘Money Monster’ exceed two minutes. Accompanist will Geva Theatre Center Season be provided. Bring two copies of your Business types and •• Seeking actors and actor/singers for headshot and resume. Note: Actors will onlookers sought for the various roles and ensemble in Geva PLAYS also be auditioning for Signature feature shooting in NYC Theatre Center’s 2015-16 Season. Season Theatre’s upcoming season at includes “Spamalot” (Melissa Rain Arena Stage (& Signature these calls. See separate notice Anderson, dir. Rehearsals begin Aug. Theatre) for Signature Theatre season musicals 18; runs Sept. 12-Oct. 11); “Red” (Skip •• Casting the Signature Theatre EQUITY info. Arena Stage and ‘Rock of Ages,’ Female Dancers Greer, dir. Rehearsals begin Sept. 25; and Arena Stage 2015-2016 sea- Signature Theatre will also be Don’t stop believin’ if you can’t runs Oct. 24-Nov. 15); “A Christmas sons. Arena Stage Season NOTICES holding a combined EPAs in Carol” (Gregg Coffin, music. Rehearsals includes: “Dear Evan Hansen” DC on Apr. 14 & 15. fight this feeling for the Las begin Nov. 10; runs Dec. 2-27); “Miracle (Justin Paul & Benj Pasek, writers; •• Pays $909/wk. (B+), $836/wk. Vegas company of the ‘80s on South Division Street” (Tom Steven Levenson, book; Michael Greif, (B), and $618/wk. (D). Equity LORT mega-hit crowd pleaser Dudzick, author. Rehearsals begin Dec. dir.; Danny Mefford, choreo. Rehearsals Non-Rep B+, B & D Contracts. 13; runs Jan. 11-Feb. 2); “To Kill a begin June 9; runs July 30-Aug. 23); Mockingbird” (Mark Cuddy, dir. “Destiny Of Desire” (Karen Zacarias, ‘By the Water’ tv Rehearsals begin Jan. 22; runs Feb. writer. Rehearsals begin Sept. 5; runs •• Casting the New Jersey premiere of ‘Scream’ 20-Mar. 20); “A Moon for the Sept. 23-Oct. 18); “Erma Bobeck: At “By the Water” by Sharyn Rothstein. The call is coming from inside the Misbegotten” (Ben Barnes, dir. Wit’s End” (Allison and Peggy Engel, •• Company: Premiere Stages. Staff: John Rehearsals begin in Ireland Feb. 8 and writers; David Esbjornson, dir. J. Wooten, producing artistic dir.; Adam house for the MTV series based on Mar. 22 in Rochester; runs Mar. 10-12 in Rehearsals begin Aug. 18; runs Oct. Immerwahr, dir.; Carol Hanzel, casting Wes Craven’s slasher film franchise Ireland and Apr. 2-24 in Rochester); 22-Nov. 8); Lionel Bart’s “Oliver!”(Molly dir. “The May Queen” (Amanda Charlton, Smith, dir.; Parker Esse, choreo.; Paul •• Rehearses June 23-July 15; runs July dir. Rehearsals begin Apr. 12; runs May Sportelli, musical direction. Rehearsals 16-Aug. in Union, NJ. film 7-29). begin Sept. 29; runs Nov. 11, 2015-Jan. 3, •• Seeking—Marty Murphy: male, 62, all ‘Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk’ •• Company: Geva Theatre Center. Staff: 2016); “Akeelah And The Bee” (Cheryl ethnicities, blue-collar, a community Ang Lee directs the Sony Mark Cuddy, artistic dir.; Tom Parrish, West, writer; Charles Randolph Wright, man with a fierce sense of loyalty and Pictures feature seeking exec. dir.; Julie Madonia, company mgr. dir. Rehearsals begin Nov. 7; runs Nov. of the way the world should work; •• Season runs in Rochester, NY with one 19-Dec. 27); “Sweat” (Lynn Nottage, tough but charming; capable of executive types in Atlanta show in Ireland. writer; Kat Whoriskey, dir. changing moods on a dime. Mary •• Seeking—All Roles: males & females, Rehearsals begin Jan. 9, 2016; runs Murphy: female, 60, all ethnicities, musicals 16+, all ethnicities. Jan. 21-Feb. 21); “City Of a woman of faith, sweet but never •• Equity Principal Auditions will be held Conversation” (Anthony Giardina, saccharine; a loving mother and very ‘Matilda,’ B’way April 15 from 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. writer. Rehearsals begin Dec. 29, 2015; devoted wife, who has made a life out Royal Shakespeare Company’s (lunch, 1-2 p.m.) at Actor’s Equity runs Feb. 4-Mar. 6, 2016); “The Lion” of looking past the faults of those she Tony-winner is casting the Association, 165 W. 46th St. 16th Fl., (Benjamin Scheuer, writer; Sean loves. Sal Murphy: male, 34, all ethnici- NYC. And April 26 from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. female children’s ensemble Daniels, dir. Rehearsals begin Jan. 20; ties, ambitious, smart, a born-again (accompanist provided; lunch, 2-3 p.m.) runs Feb. 4-Mar. 6); “All The Way” Manhattanite; an innate sense of and April 27 from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. (no (Robert Schenkkan, writer; Kyle humor and warmth have been chipped accompanist provided; lunch, 2-3 p.m.) Donnelly, dir. Rehearsals begin Mar. 1; away at by an unforgiving family, but at Geva Theatre Center, 75 Woodbury runs Apr. 7-May 8, 2016); and they’re still there. Brian Murphy: male, quickly becomes more sister than Blvd., 2nd Fl. Rehearsal Hall, “Disgraced” (Ayad Akhtar, writer; 30, all ethnicities, recovering user and friend. Emily Mancini: female, 30, all Rochester, NY, 14607. EPA and chorus Timothy Douglas, dir. Rehearsals begin all around bad-ass, inherited his ethnicities, Brian’s former high-school rules are in effect. A monitor will not be Mar. 22; runs Apr. 28-May 29, 2016). father’s charm and quick laugh; until a sweetheart, now a wry, self-aware provided. The producer will run all •• Company: Arena Stage. Staff: Amelia recent stint in prison, lived a danger- woman coming to terms with a crum- aspects of this audition. Powell, casting dir. (Arena Stage); ously charmed life of being rewarded bling marriage and the fact that life at •• For an audition appointment on Apr. Walter Ware III, resident casting dir. for the wrong things. Philip Carter: 31 doesn’t look like what she thought it 26, Equity members call (585) 232-1366. (Signature Theatre). male, 60-64, all ethnicities, a retired would; works in the city, probably lives Apr. 27 may be cancelled. •• Season rehearses and performs in auto mechanic shop owner, a friendly in Brooklyn or Queens. •• Prepare either two short contrasting Washington, DC. man with an easy sense of humor, a •• Equity Principal Auditions will be held monologues, or one short monologue •• Seeking—Equity Actors and Actor/ natural peacekeeper. Andrea Carter: April 17 from 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. and one song. Accompanist is provided Singers: males & females, 18+, all eth- female, 60-64, all ethnicities, funny, (lunch, 1-2 p.m.) at Actors’ Equity Apr. 26 only. Bring picture and resume. nicities, for various principal roles in shrewd, and opinionated, the kind of Association Audition Center, 165 W. •• Pays $836/wk. Equity LORT Non-Rep B the Arena Stage’s 2015-16 season shows. great friend and strong woman who 46th St., 16th fl., Studio B, NYC, 10036. Contract.

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‘Salome’ tioner; extremely disturbing presence; Brian Feinstein, music; Eric Schaeffer, •• Casting “Salome” a highly physical notable eyes; very still and observant; dir.; Spencer Liff, choreo. Rehearsals play. Formal dance training is not sociopath capable of great cruelty; begin Sept. 14; runs Oct. 13-Nov. 15); the required but an intrepid level of physi- AUDITION experiencing neither pleasure nor guilt world premiere of “Silver Belles” (Ally

PLAYS cal intelligence, curiosity, and willing- when torturing or killing a captive; Currin, book; Matthew Conner, music & ness is crucial. does his job excellently with utter pre- lyrics; Stephen Gregory Smith, addi- •• Company: Shakespeare Theatre HIGHLIGHTS cision and devoid of any emotion; may tional lyrics; Eric Schaeffer, dir.; Karma Company of DC. Staff: Michael Kahn, NEW YORK TRISTATE be required to understudy. Naraboth: Camp, choreo. Rehearsals begin Nov. 9; artistic dir.; Yael Farber, writer-dir.; Fri. Apr. 3 male, 20-29, all ethnicities, soldier; runs Dec. 3-20); “West Side Story” Laura Stanczyk, casting dir. ‘The Intervention’ (also 4/4) extremely attractive young man; (Arthur Laurents, book; Leonard •• Rehearsals begin Sept. 1; runs Oct. obsessed with Salome, which puts him Bernstein, music; Stephen Sondheim, ‘Punk as F**k’ 13-Nov. 8 in DC. at odds with his elite training as a lyrics; Matthew Gardiner, dir.; Parker •• Seeking—King Herod: male, 50-59, Depot Theatre 2015-16 Season guard and soldier; may be required to Esse, choreo. Rehearsals begin Nov. 10; Hispanic, Middle Eastern, stepfather ‘Holy Cannoli’ understudy. Nevin: male, 20-29, all eth- runs Dec. 8-Jan. 24, 2016); “Roadshow” and uncle to Salomé; powerful presence ‘Unadulterated Fiction’ nicities, soldier dedicated to his duties; (John Weidman, book; Stephen physically, sexually, intellectually; does not think for himself, but follows Sondheim, music & lyrics; Gary Griffin, dominant alpha male; ruthless; deter- ‘Full Circle’ orders and enjoys the power and cru- dir. Rehearsals begin Jan. 12, 2016; runs mined to crush political opposition or elty of his role; may be required to Feb. 9-Mar. 13); “The Flick” (Annie any form of challenge; obsessed with Sat. Apr. 4 understudy. Yeshua the Madman: Baker, writer; Joe Calarco, dir. Salome (his dead brother’s child); if not male, 30-39, all ethnicities, madman; Rehearsals begin Feb. 2, 2016; runs Mar. already involved with her incestually, ‘Mortsan’ (also 4/5) drawn from Ancient Judea history but 1-Apr. 24); “The Mystery Of Love And certainly planning it; a knowledge of not Jesus of Nazareth; cried out proph- Sex” (Bathsheba Doran, writer. Hebrew, Arabic, or Latin is ideal but in Mon. Apr. 6 ecies of doom all day in the ancient city Rehearsals begin Mar. 8; runs Apr. no way a requirement; not Oscar Wilde of Jerusalem; much like a modern day 5-May 8, 2016); and “La Cage Aux MaineStage Shakespeare or Andrew Lloyd Weber’s Herod, but a itinerant with psychosis; he lives in his Folles” (Harvey Fierstein, book; Jerry powerful, sexual, obsessive tyrant. Weathervane Theatre (also 4/7) own world, but is acutely aware of his Herman, music & lyrics; Matthew Salome: female, 18-29, Middle Eastern, Disney’s ‘Beauty and the Beast’ Tours surroundings; physical appearance is Gardiner, dir.-choreo. Rehearsals begin dark and strikingly beautiful (though ‘Sophisticated Ladies’ (also 4/7) extremely rough and unkempt; has May 2, 2016; runs May 31-July 10). not in a traditional Western sense of the blazing eyes and is filthy and bearded; •• Company: Signature Theatre. Staff: word); has a deeply haunted and haunt- ‘Trans Scripts’ (also 4/7) was largely ignored by the Roman sol- Walter Ware III, resident casting dir. ing quality about her; her despair is ‘The Comedy of Errors’ (also 4/7) diers but once arrested and savagely (Signature Theatre); Amelia Powell, deep, but she wears it without self-pity; lashed for his prophecies; has been casting dir. (Arena Stage). she is royal in a court that does not rec- imprisoned at the fortress for his public •• Season rehearses and performs in ognize her as legitimate; valued only for Tues. Apr. 7 utterances; incapable of rational think- Arlington, VA. her beauty; highly intuitive, intelligent, Mountain Playhouse Season ing; he does however intuitively speak •• Seeking—Equity Actors and Actor/ can be scathing, but is also achingly ‘Hamilton’ B’way, Singers truths no one else dares; may be Singers: males & females, 18+, all eth- vulnerable when her guard drops, and ‘Gentleman’s Guide to Love & Murder’ required to understudy. Sanhedrin: nicities, for various principal roles & her sadness becomes evident; capable male, 30-59, all ethnicities, three men; ensemble in the 2015-16 season shows. of great rage and grief, as well as sensu- ‘La Sangre en Nuestras Venas’ intensity in each of them; an under- •• Equity Principal Auditions will be held ality and a childlike yearning; mesmer- standing of the stakes of an ancient April 17 from 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. izing to watch; powerful stage presence Weds. Apr. 8 religion is crucial; each is tall and or (lunch, 1-2 p.m.) at Actors’ Equity is crucial; movement/dance background exceptionally striking; intense eyes, Association Audition Center, 165 West is essential to this role; so too is the ‘Stage Kiss’ dark haired, bearded (when playing the 46th St., 16th fl., NYC, 10036. EPA Rules capacity to play great emotional inten- role); usually portrayed in the shylock are in effect. A monitor will be sity; ideally this actress is fluent in a For the full auditions calendar, vein these men are captivating in their provided. language besides English; Hebrew, prowess and power; each commands a • visit backstage.com/auditions • Note: Actors will also be auditioning Arabic, or Aramaic are ideal but not presence in stillness or intensity or for Arena Stage’s upcoming season at required. Nameless Woman: female, quiet anger; each has their own natural these calls. See separate notice for 50-59, all ethnicities, older self of authority; each carries a tremendous Arena Stage’s season info. Salome; now a woman in her 50s or Theatre contract will not carry a ROFR charge in their presence; devoted to the •• Prepare a short monologue or a short older; powerful, statuesque, untamed; for the production but it is our hope and minutiae of the ancient laws, power song or a one-minute monologue and 16 actor should have exceptional stage intention to use the same company for brokers in terms of capital and author- bars of a song. Auditions should not presence in both stillness and move- both processes. If an artist is not avail- ity; may understudy. exceed two minutes. Accompanist will ment and a rich vocal capacity, since able for both, let us know. •• Seeking submissions from NYC. be provided. Bring two copies of your she carries significant portions of text ••Auditions are week of Apr. 6, by headshot and resume. while seated or in stillness, observing; ‘Salome,’ Additional Roles appointment only. For consideration, •• Pays $776/wk. (C) and $618/wk. (D). highly-accomplished stage performer, •• Casting “Salome,” a play adaptation of email picture and resume to casting- Equity LORT Non-Rep C and D who can carry nuance, power and detail the story of Salome, King Herod the [email protected]. Contracts. of narrative. Singer: female, 20-49, all Great, and John the Baptist, encom- Indicate role you are submitting for. ethnicities, woman who scores or passing sources ranging from the Bible •• Pays $619 and $812/wk. Equity LORT ‘Stage Kiss’ underscores and accompanies the to Oscar Wilde’s play of the same name. Non-Rep Contract. The Experimental •• Seeking submissions for “Stage Kiss.” action of the play; in the style of Yasmin “Salome” will be a highly physical pro- Theatre contract will not carry a ROFR ••Company: Guthrie Theatre. Staff: Joe Levy, she can carry in her voice a sense duction. Formal dance training is not for the production but it is our hope and Dowling, artistic dir.; Casey Stangl, dir.; of ancient grief, passion and play; stylis- required but an intrepid level of physi- intention to use the same company for Sarah Ruhl, playwright; Pat McCorkle, tically combining the influences of cal intelligence, curiosity, and willing- both processes. If an artist is not avail- casting dir.; Katja Zarolinski, casting Ladino and Flamenco music; performer ness is crucial. able for both, let us know. assoc.; Rachel Goldman, casting asst. is integral to the action of the play and •• Company: Shakespeare Theatre •• Rehearsals begin June 23; previews will be involved in the entire rehearsal Company of DC. Staff: Michael Kahn, Signature Theatre (& Arena begin July 18; runs July 24-Aug. 30, 2015 process on a visceral level. artistic dir.; Yael Farber, writer-dir.; Stage), NYC in Minneapolis, MN. •• Seeking submissions from NYC. Laura Stanczyk, casting dir. •• Casting the Signature Theatre and •• Seeking—He: male, 42-47, all ethnici- ••For consideration, submit picture and •• Rehearsals begin Sept. 1; runs Oct. Arena Stage 2015-2016 seasons. ties, the former lover of She; hunky, resume to [email protected] or 13-Nov. 8 in DC. Signature Theatre season includes “The charming, and arrogant; considers mail to “Salome/NYC Appointments/ •• Seeking—Queen Herodias: female, Fix”(Dana P. Rowe, music; John himself an “Artist” with a capital “A.” AEA Submission,” Laura Stanczyk 50-59, all ethnicities, mother to Dempsey, book & lyrics; Eric Schaeffer, Kevin: male, 20-33, all ethnicities, gay; Casting, 1674 Broadway, Ste. 703, NY, Salome; striking even in middle age, dir.; Matthew Gardiner, choreo. very eager; plays the reader, under- NY 10019. Indicate role you are submit- but has a “hard” quality about her; Rehearsals begin July 13; runs Aug. study, doctor, butler, and the pimp; also ting for. There may be nudity required powerful personality but only within 11-Sept. 20); the world premiere of the fight choreographer. in the production of all performers. the latitude the court allows a woman; “Cake Off” (Julia Jordan, Sheri Wilner & •• Auditions will be held by appt. Apr. 8 Languages in addition to English will harsh with Salome; a survivor; tough- Adam Gwon, creators; Joe Calarco, dir. and Apr. 9 in NYC. be a benefit but not required. ened by her pain; may be required to Rehearsals begin Sept. 14; runs Oct. •• For consideration, email pix & •• Pays $619 and $812/wk. Equity LORT understudy. Naaman: males & females, 13-Nov. 15); the world premiere of resumes to submission.mccorklecast- Non-Rep Contract. The Experimental 20-49, all ethnicities, official execu- “Girlstar” (Anton Dudley, book & lyrics; [email protected] with subject line

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“Stage Kiss/NYC Appt./Equity •• Rehearsals begin May 1; runs May 29- •• Auditions will be held April 17 at 10 •• Pays $455/wk. plus per diem, housing, Submission.” Seeking submissions June 21 at Urban Stages, NYC. a.m. (Star to Be and Mrs. Pugh) at and health insurance. Actors must have from Equity Members only. In order to •• Seeking—Anna: female, 50-60, all eth- Ripley Grier Studios, 520 8th Ave., 16th a valid passport. be considered, Equity Members must nicities, housewife/mother; Catholic; fl., NYC, 10019.

submit him/herself directly via instruc- an offbeat “seeker” trying to hold on to •• To sign up for an audition, visit www. ‘Annie’ Non-Equity Nat’l Tour, PLAYS tions listed in this notice only. Catholicism; she is wracked with guilt signupgenius.com/ Children •• Pays: $836/wk. min. Equity LORT B over her past and her relationship to go/20f0b4eaba92ba4fe3-annie1 Note: •• Seeking children for immediate and Non-Rep Contract. her adopted son; she is in deep denial Females should be 5’4”+. Typing will future replacements to play Orphans in over her husband’s progressive demen- occur. Everyone will sign up to be seen the non-Equity national tour of ‘The Real Merry Wives of tia. Anna 2: female, 18+, all ethnicities, at 10 a.m. Casting will type at the start “Annie.” One of the world’s best-loved Windsor, CT’ any age; Anna’s reflection/alter-ego; a of the day. No unofficial list will be musicals returns in time-honored form.

•• Casting Shakespeare’s “Merry Wives mean-girl type teenager who relent- accepted. There will be a limited num- Directed by original director and lyri- MUSICALS of Windsor” cut down to a fast-paced lessly taunts Anna, representing her bers of alternate slots for walk-ins. cist Martin Charnin and produced by 90 minutes and set in modern suburbia, mother and Anna’s arrested develop- •• For “Star to Be,” prepare the cut of NYC Troika Entertainment, LLC, this iconic using reality TV as a reference point. ment. Jude: male, 19, all ethnicities, and the Female Ensemble sides. For “Annie” will be a brand-new presenta- The words are all the Bard’s. Anna and Henry’s adopted son (emo- “Pugh/US Hannigan,” prepare 16 bars tion of the original production. •• Company: Theater 2020, Inc. Staff: tionally impaired Romanian orphan); of a traditional musical theatre upt- •• Company: Troika Entertainment. Judith Jarosz, dir.-prod. artistic dir.; college freshman; a geek, seeker, aspir- empo in the style of the show and pre- Staff: Thomas Meehan, book; Charles David Fuller, prod. artistic dir. ing musician. Henry: male, 50-60, all pare the Pugh sides. Sides for both roles Strouse, music; Martin Charnin, lyrics- •• Rehearsals begin Apr. 20; runs May ethnicities, Anna’s husband; Jewish, can be found at www.joydewingcast- dir.; Liza Gennaro, choreo.; Townsend 22-June 14 in Brooklyn, NY. atheist; former football player with ingsides.tumblr.com/tagged/Annie- Teague, general mgr.; Keith Levenson, •• Seeking—Falstaff: male, 18+, all eth- dementia. Sides. All actors: Bring your book and musical supervisor; Joy Dewing, Holly nicities, portly man about town; •• Equity Principal Auditions will be held have a second traditional musical the- Buczek (Joy Dewing Casting), casting. slightly down on his luck but never April 9 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (lunch, 1-2 atre piece prepared in case you are •• Rehearsals begin on or about July 13, down on himself. Nym: males & p.m.) at The Cell Theatre Company, 338 asked for another selection. No pop/ 2015 in NYC; performances begin Aug. females, 18+, all ethnicities, one of W. 23rd St., NYC, 10011. EPA Rules are in rock or contemporary musical theatre. 10; contract runs through July 3, 2016. Falstaff’s retinue. Pistol: males & effect. A monitor will be provided. Bring a current headshot and resume, •• Seeking—Pepper: female, 6-18, all eth- females, 18+, all ethnicities, another •• Actors will read from sides, provided stapled together. Research the 1930’s nicities, to play 11, 4’8” or less; the “friend” to Falstaff. Mrs. Ford: female, at the audition. Bring pix & resumes, Depression Era to give yourself a sense tough cookie of the group of orphans; 18+, all ethnicities, a housewife in stapled together. For more info, visit of the style of that period. For examples this track may understudy Annie; must Connecticut. Mrs. Page: female, 18+, all www.thecelltheatre.org. and ideas, visit our website here: www. have an excellent and accurate singing ethnicities, a housewife in Connecticut. •• Pays: $219/wk. Equity Transition joydewingcasting.com/blog.php. range, great comedic timing, and be a Ford: male, 18+, all ethnicities, (also in Contract. Callbacks will be held later in the day. good mover; seeking immediate disguise as Brook); extremely jealous Bring dance clothes and character replacement. Kate: female, 6-18, all husband to Mrs. Ford. Page: male, 18+, shoes in case you are asked to dance ethnicities, to play 7 years old, 4’8” or all ethnicities, extremely hospitable later. less; almost as small as Molly. This and possibly gullible husband to Mrs. •• For more info, visit www.joydewing- track may understudy Annie. Must Page. Anne Page: female, 18+, all eth- MUSICALS casting.com, Facebook have an excellent and accurate singing nicities, the Pages’ daughter looking for (JoyDewingCasting), or Twitter (@ range, great comedic timing, and be a marriage and a ticket away from the ‘Annie’ Non-Equity Nat’l Tour, jdcasting). good mover; seeking immediate burbs. Hugh Evans: male, 18+, all eth- Adult Females nicities, the local minister; originally •• Casting replacements for the non- from Wales, UK, his dialect is a Welsh Equity national tour of “Annie.” One of rare bit o’ English. Slender: male, 18+, the world’s best-loved musicals returns all ethnicities, a reluctant suitor to in time-honored form. Directed by orig- Anne. Dr. Caius: male, 18+, all ethnici- inal director and lyricist Martin with ties, another suitor to Anne; originally Charnin and produced by Troika the from Quebec, his dialect is fractured Entertainment, LLC, this iconic Dance pros “Frenglish.” Fenton: males & females, “Annie” is a brand-new presentation of  Daily Professional & 18+, all ethnicities, the love of Anne’s the original production. aDult Classes life; somewhat androgynous. Mrs. •• Company: Troika Entertainment. Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Modern, Hip-hop, Quickly: female, 18+, all ethnicities, the Staff: Thomas Meehan, book; Charles Theater Dance and more town gossip and supposed match- Strouse, music; Martin Charnin, lyrics- maker. Simple & Rugby: males & dir.; Liza Gennaro, choreo.; Townsend  ultiMate intro aDult females, 18+, all ethnicities, two town- Teague, general mgr.; Keith Levenson, DanCe WorKsHoPs ies who do odd jobs (male or female). musical supervisor; Joy Dewing, Holly Ballet, Hip-Hop, Tap, Theater Dance •• Auditions will be held April 8 from 7-10 Buczek (Joy Dewing Casting), casting. For adults with little or no dance experience p.m. and April 9 from 7-10 p.m. at St. •• Rehearsals begin on or about July 13, sundays/april 12-May 17 Charles Borromeo Church, 21 Sidney 2015 in NYC; performances begin Aug. Enroll now online or at Steps Place, Brooklyn, NY, 11201. Doors open 10; contract runs through July 3, 2016. at 6:30 p.m. A monitor will not be pro- •• Seeking—Mrs. Pugh/Understudy for  uPCoMinG Guest & vided. The producer will run all aspects Miss Hannigan: female, 35-45, Master teaCHers of this audition. Caucasian, head cook and servant to Ryan Kasprzak, Josh Prince, •• Prepare one two-to-three-minute Oliver Warbucks. Also plays Sophie the Mimi Quillin, Bob Richard, Shakespeare monologue.Bring pix & Kettle. Will cover Hannigan: Matron of Andrew Robinson, Randy Skinner, resumes, stapled together. For more the orphanage, hates children, fond of Shea Sullivan, Michael Vernon, info, visit www.theater2020.com. booze; skilled comedic character Gustavo Zajac •• Equity Basic Showcase Code. actress who sings well; excellent singer with a wide range; mezzo  stePs BeyonD founDation ‘TouChing’ soprano/soprano mix with strong belt; presents Steps Repertory Ensemble •• Casting “TouChing.” Synopsis: Anna’s strong mover, strong physical comedy april 30-May 2 @ 7:30pm losing it, Henry’s lost it, and Jude is just skills. Star to Be/Female Ensemble: AILEY CITIGROUP THEATER plain lost. Identity is a slippery slope in female, 20-39, all ethnicities, youthful, 405 W. 55th St. this family drama, when a matter of life bright, and eager, with a very strong Tickets: BrownPaperTickets.com and death unhinges its members and high belt; sings “NYC”. Will play sev- challenges their basic beliefs. eral roles in the female ensemble, For details visit stepsnyC.com •• Company: The Cell Theatre Company. including Boylan Sisters, Servants to Staff: Nancy Manocherian, founding Warbucks etc. Excellent musical the- ® artistic dir.-playwright; Kira Simring, atre performers, various types & age artistic dir.; Addison O’Donnell, assoc. ranges, preferably 5’4”+. Singer/Actors prod.; Brian Reager & Mackenzie who dance or move well. May under- TEPSon Broadway Meeks, casting assts. study principal roles. SDance ~ all Styles, all Levels, all Ages

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replacement. Annie: female, 6-18, and parent/guardian must have valid •• Seeking submissions from NY. •• Rehearses June 15-July 1; runs July Caucasian, to play 11 years old, 4’8” or passport and be eligible to travel out- ••NYC auditions will be held on the week 2-26 in Greene, NY. less; spunky, friendly, big voice. Must side of the United States. of Apr. 13 by appointment only. For con- •• Seeking—Actors: males & females, have an excellent and accurate singing sideration, email or mail picture and 20-59, all ethnicities, seeking two range, great comedic timing, and be a Goodspeed, Norma Terris resume to [email protected] and larry- women and three men to play 20s-50s; good mover; seeking future replace- Season [email protected] with “Paul Clayton/ all five play a variety of roles, sing both ment. Molly: female, 60-18, all ethnici- •• Seeking submissions from local area NYC Appointments Submission” in the solo and group numbers, and must play ties, to play 6, 4’8” or less; he littlest of Equity actor/singers who reside within subject line or mail to Larry Mollin, 4 one or more typical folk musical instru- the orphans.; must have excellent sing- 50 miles of the theater for these audi- Lighthouse St., #1, Marina Del Ray, CA ments; all of the men handle spoken ing and dancing skills; seeking future tions for various roles in the upcoming 90292. Submissions deadline is Apr. 10. words of Woody Guthrie but do not replacement. Tessie: female, 6-18, all Norma Terris season. Season includes: •• Pays: $459/wk. Equity Cabaret need to look like him; all actors must

MUSICALS ethnicities, to play 10 years old; 4’8” or “My Paris” (Kathleen Marshall, dir.- Contract. have an authentic folk music style and less; a cry-baby; must have excellent choreo.; Alfred Uhry, book; Charles sound, and a genuine affinity for the singing and dancing skills; seeking Aznavour, music-lyrics; Jason Robert ‘Spamalot’ music of Woody Guthrie. future replacement. July: female, 6-18, Brown, English lyrics-music adapta- •• Casting “Spamalot.” •• Equity Principal Auditions will be held all ethnicities, to play 12; 4’8” or less; tion; musical dir. TBD. Rehearsals ••Company: Geva Theatre Center. Staff: April 19 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. (by appoint- the quietest of the orphans. Must have begin June 30; runs through Aug. 16); Eric Idle, book-lyrics; John DuPrez & ment) at Chenango River Theatre, 991 excellent singing and dancing skills; “Indian Joe” (Kim Weild, dir.; Elizabeth Eric Idle, music; Mark Cuddy, artistic State Highway 12, Greene, NY, 13778. A seeking future replacement. Duffy: A. Davis, Chris Henry, book; Elizabeth dir.; Melissa Rain Anderson, dir.; musi- monitor will not be provided. The pro- female, 6-18, all ethnicities, to play 12; A. Davis, Jason Michael Webb, Luke cal dir. TBD; Lenny Daniel, choreo.; ducer will run all aspects of this 4’8” or less; the eldest and biggest of Holloway, music; Elizabeth A. Davis, Elissa Myers Casting, casting office; audition. the orphans; must have excellent sing- lyrics; Jason Michael Webb, musical dir. Paul Fouquet, casting dir.; Karie •• For an audition appointment, Equity ing and dancing skills; seeking future Rehearsals begin Sept. 29; runs through Koppel, casting assoc. members call (607) 656-8778 or email replacement. Nov. 15); and “A Wonderful Life” (based •• Rehearsals begin Aug. 15; runs Sept. [email protected]. Equity •• Auditions will be held April 18 at 11 on the Frank Capra film; Michael 12-Oct. 11 in Rochester, NY. members welcome with or without an a.m. (sign-in, 9-10:30 a.m.) at Pearl Perman, dir.; Parker Esse, choreo.; •• Seeking—King Arthur: male, 35-59, all appointment. Non-Equity performers Studios, 519 8th Ave., 12th fl., NYC, Sheldon Harnick, book; Sheldon ethnicities, baritone. Sir Robin: male, may also attend and be seen as time 10019. Harnick and Joe Raposa, music-lyrics; 30-49, all ethnicities, tenor/baritone; permits throughout the day when no •• Be prepared to sing “Tomorrow” from Michael O’Flaherty, musical dir. also plays other characters. Sir Lancelot Equity member is waiting. All must the show. You may be called back to Rehearsals begin Aug. 18; runs through d/b/a Lance: male, 30-49, all ethnici- play an instrument, so prepare a folk dance, so be prepared with comfort- Dec. 27). ties, tenor/baritone; this actor must be song of choice played on an instrument able, casual clothing and sneakers or •• Company: Goodspeed Musicals - great with character voices and accents, of choice. Bring pix & resumes, stapled jazz shoes. If called back, you may be Norma Terris Theatre. Staff: Michael as he plays other characters. Patsy: together. For more info, visit www. asked to sing “Hard Knock Life” as Gennaro, exec. dir.; Donna Lynn Hilton, male, 30-49, all ethnicities, tenor/bari- chenangorivertheatre.org. well. If you do not know these songs, line prod.; Bob Alwine, assoc. prod. tone; good, funny, physical mover with •• Pays: $269/wk. min for Equity. Equity you can find the sheet music at http:// •• Season runs June 30-Dec. 27 in some tap dancing; also plays other SPT Contract. Non-Equity actors joydewingcastingsides.tumblr.com/ Chester, CT. characters. Sir Galahad: male, 30-39, all receive $150-$200/wk., depending on tagged/annie%20kids. Bring a current •• Seeking—Local Area Equity Actor/ ethnicities, bari-tenor; also plays other role. Housing is provided. Theater headshot or photo (can be a school Singers: males & females, 18+, all characters; strong singing required. Sir states: “For those interested in pursu- photo if you don’t have a professional ethnicities. Bedevere: male, 20-49, all ethnicities, ing a career in theater, CRT offers headshot) and a resume or list of your •• Seeking submissions from CT. tenor/baritone; also plays Dennis Equity Membership Candidacy (EMC) performance experience and training. ••For consideration, local-area actors, Galahad’s Mother. The Lady of the to prospective professional actors.” •• Callbacks will be held Apr. 19. Must be email picture and resume to pro- Lake: female, 20-39, all ethnicities, alto available for the callback date. Note: [email protected] with with large range to high B6; a diva; -All children must be 6+ at the time of “Norma Terris Season--Local Area AEA great singing voice is essential, as she the first rehearsal (o/a July 13, 2015). Actor Appointment Submission” in the must be able to sing effortlessly in Must be 4’8” or shorter. The height subject line. CT auditions will be held many styles and vocal registers; fantas- CHORUS CALLS requirement is strict and we will be on an upcoming date TBD by appoint- tic comedienne. Historian/Not Dead measuring before the audition and ment only. Fred/French Guard/Minstrel/Prince ‘A Gentleman’s Guide to Love those that are too tall will not be •• Pays: $618/wk. min. Equity LORT Non- Herbert: male, 20-39, all ethnicities, and Murder,’ B’way, Singers allowed to audition, so take the time to Rep Contract. played by the same actor; tenor, singing •• Seeking replacement ensemble sing- review heights before coming in. All required, very good mover, good sup- ers in the Broadway company of “A children will be considered for all roles. ‘Search: Paul Clayton’ porting role. Gentleman’s Guide to Love and If you have a preference, note it on your •• Seeking Equity actors for two male •• Seeking submissions from NY. Murder.” The ensemble of six all play audition form. These requirements are roles in “Search: Paul Clayton.” ••NYC auditions held Apr. 29-May 4 by various important roles throughout the non-negotiable. We will be measuring •• Company: Hopalong Company, inc. appointment only. For consideration, evening, and solo singing is required by and checking ages and union status Staff: Randal Myler, dir.; Fred Mollin, mail submissions to Elissa Myers all. Comedy is essential to every single prior to the audition. Those that are too musical dir.; Larry Mollin, writer; Casting, 250 W. 54th St., 10th Fl., New role. English accents are required for tall or too young will not be allowed to Daniel Whitten, prod. York, NY 10019, “Attn: Spamalot, Role all. Seeking trained actors who sing audition. Make sure your child fits the •• Rehearsals begin Apr. 27; opens May 6 of _____/AEA Submission.” Submissions beautifully with a legit sound and have requirements above before you make in L.A. received after Apr. 13 will not be consid- great comic skills. All roles are similar plans to bring them to this audition. •• Seeking—Rev. Gary Davis: male, 50-60, ered. Seeking submissions from Equity stylistically to characters in Oscar •• Pays $455/wk. min. plus basic health African American, a Greenwich Village members only. The Equity member Wilde plays. English accents are insurance for child. Per diem, housing, regular in the 1960’s; Rev. Davis was a must submit him/herself directly in required for all roles. and travel provided for one child and country blues guitar player; a street order to be considered via this posting. •• Company: Joey Parnes, Sue Wagner, one parent/guardian outside of NYC. preacher in Harlem, he would come •• Pays: $836/wk. min. Equity LORT Non- and John Johnson. Staff: Darko Rehearsal pays $350/wk.; child and par- downtown to play with the musicians Rep B Contract. Tresnjak, dir.; Paul Staroba, musical ent/guardian responsible for all hous- of the burgeoning Village music scene dir.; Peggy Hickey, musical staging; ing and transportation expenses during and taught many how to play guitar; ‘Woody Guthrie’s American Binder Casting/Jay Binder, CSA & Jason New York City rehearsals. Note: All wise, sober, and generous, he was a Song’ Styres, CSA, casting; Robert L. children must be 6+ at the time of the vital part of the Folk revival; actor must •• Seeking Equity actors for “Woody Freedman, book; Steven Lutvak, music; first rehearsal. Child must travel with a be able to sing and play acoustic guitar Guthrie’s American Song,” a celebra- Robert L. Freedman, Steven Lutvak, parent/guardian. Travel is limited to and National steel guitar; also must be tion of the life and songs of folk legend lyrics. one parent/guardian on company-pro- comfortable playing music with other Woody Guthrie. Theater states: “CRT is •• Currently running on Broadway. vided transportation. Child must be musicians. Dave Van Ronk: male, the only theater company in the greater ••Seeking—Woman #1: female, 44-57, all willing and able to work with and 40-50, all ethnicities, he was a burly, Binghamton area under annual con- ethnicities, plays Tour Guide, as well as around professional animals (dogs) American folk singer and Village regu- tract with Actors’ Equity Association, Pub Owner’s Wife, Mrs. Pebworth, 3rd hired for the production. It is under- lar; a gruff, loving teddy bear of a man; the union for professional actors and Newsboy; seeking a character woman; stood children and animals will share actor also plays two other parts in the stage managers.” covers Miss Shingle; mezzo soprano, G backstage common areas, stage and ensemble: Paul Clayton’s philandering •• Company: Chenango River Theatre. to high A. Woman #2: female, 35-49, all occasional transportation. A certified father and an English rocker--must play Staff: Bill Leblach, artistic and manag- ethnicities, plays Lady Eugenia, an teacher will travel with the tour. Child the stand-up bass. ing dir. unhappily-married countess; overbear-

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ing and mean-spirited; must be highly dancers, who sing and act; heights •• Equity Chorus Calls will be held April 8 (Equity female singers) at Ripley-Grier adept at the biting quip and the wither- range from 4’2”-4’8”. Girl Singers: at 10:30 a.m. (Equity female dancers) 520, 520 8th Ave., Rm. 17N, NYC. ing glare; also plays Miss Hetherington female, 8-12, all ethnicities, seeking girl and at 2 p.m. (Equity male dancers) at Chorus rules are in effect. A monitor and 4th Newsboy; low F# to high A. dancers for female children’s ensemble: Ripley-Grier 520, 520 8th Ave., 17th fl., will be provided. Woman #3: female, 24-37, all ethnici- strong singers, who dance; heights NYC. Chorus rules are in effect. A moni- •• Bring pix & resumes, stapled together. ties, plays Miss Barley, an alluring artist range from 4’2”-4’8”. tor will be provided. Dancers: Men, bring jazz/character model; also plays Sibella’s Maid, •• Equity Chorus Calls will be held April •• Bring pix & resumes, stapled together. shoes; women, bring character shoes. Hyacinth Colleague, Phoebe’s Maid, 19 at 10 a.m. (girl dancers; sign up, 9:30 Be prepared to dance in form-fitting Singers: Prepare 16 bars of a classic Hilda; covers Sibella and Phoebe; G to a.m. for Equity girls; sign up, 8:30 a.m. clothing. Women: Bring character musical theater musical in the style of high C. Man #1: male, 24-39, all ethnici- for non-Equity girls) at Pearl Studios shoes. Men: Bring jazz shoes. After the show. Bring sheet music; accompa- ties, appealing and attractive; plays NYC “500”, 500 Eighth Ave., 4th Fl., dancing, you may be asked to sing 16 nist provided.

Tom Copley (a.k.a. Farmer), as well as NYC. And April 26 at 10 a.m. (girl sing- bars of a traditional musical theater •• Pays: $776/wk. min. for MAX Stage. MUSICALS 2nd Clerk, Hyacinth Colleague, 2nd ers; sign up, 9:30 a.m. for Equity girls; song. Bring sheet music; a piano accom- Equity LORT Non-Rep C Contract. Newsboy, Actor, Ancestral Bust, Dr. sign up, 8:30 a.m. for non-Equity girls panist will be provided. Pettibone, and Guard; high baritone in studio 409) at Pearl Studios NYC •• Pays: $618/wk. min. Equity LORT Non- with a strong top; solid low A to high A; “500”, 500 Eighth Ave., 12th Fl., NYC. Rep. Housing provided. this actor covers Monty. Man #2: male, Chorus rules are in effect. A monitor 40-54, all ethnicities, a versatile and will be provided. No appointments. ‘West Side Story,’ Singers & FEATURE FILMS appealing character man; plays Sign in will be in studio 409. Dancers Detective Pinckey, who has a featured •• Bring pix & resumes, stapled together. •• Seeking Equity male and female sing- Jodie Foster’s ‘Money Monster’ number; also plays 1st Clerk, Pub Dancers: Wear comfortable clothes that ers and dancers for the ensemble in •• Seeking nonunion background per- FILM Owner, Mr. Cross, 1st Newsboy, 1st you can dance in (sneakers or jazz “West Side Story.” formers for exterior work in Jodie Actor, Physician, and 2nd Ancestral shoes). There is no tap or ballet. Prepare •• Company: Signature Theatre. Staff: Foster directed feature film, “Money Bust; bass, low C to high G#. This actor a short, musical theater song of your Arthur Laurents, book; Leonard Monster”. will be a 2nd cover for the D’Ysquith choice, in case you are asked to sing. Bernstein, music; Stephen Sondheim, •• Company: Grant Wilfley Casting. Staff: Family, so humor is a must. Man #3: Singers: Prepare a short musical theater lyrics; Matthew Gardiner, dir.; Parker Allison Hall, casting dir. male, 34-47, all ethnicities, a character song that shows strong belt range. Esse, choreo. •• Shoots Apr. 10 and/or Apr. 11 in NYC. man; plays The Magistrate, as well as Children should show a straightforward •• Rehearsals begin Nov. 10; runs Dec. 8, Casting personnel state: “We are looking Mr. Goodsall, Actor, and Mr. Gorby; The belted sound true to their young ages, 2015-Jan. 24, 2016 in Arlington, VA. for crowd onlookers for possibly both Magistrate has a featured number with not an imitation of an adult sound. •• Seeking—Equity Male and Female days of work. Indicate if you are available Detective Pinckey; true tenor; B flat to Bring sheet music; accompanist pro- Singers: males & females, 18+, all eth- both days. Must have full day availability high B flat. Female Swing: female, vided. Note that adult auditions are nicities. Equity Male and Female into possible evening/nightime hours.” 30-44, all ethnicities, must have a wide held separately. Equity children will be Dancers: males & females, 18+, all eth- •• Seeking—Business Types: males & vocal range, low F#-high A; covers all seen first, and then non-Equity chil- nicities, dancers must have strong tech- females, 25+, all ethnicities. Protestor three on-stage female ensemble tracks; dren will be seen. nique and be proficient in ballet and Types: males & females, 18+, all ethnic- must be able to play everything from an •• Pays: $1861/wk. min. Equity jazz. ities. NYC Onlookers: males & females, English aristocrat who despises her Production (League) Contract. •• Equity Chorus Calls will be held April 18+, all ethnicities. husband all the way to a flighty, young, 13 at 9:30 a.m. (Equity male dancers), at •• Seeking submissions from NY. lower-class girl with higher aspirations. ‘My Paris’ 11:30 a.m. (Equity female dancers), at 2 ••Apply on Backstage.com. Would also be a 2nd Phoebe/Sibella •• Casting dancers for the ensemble and p.m. (Equity male singers) and at 4 p.m. ••Professional pay provided. cover. Male Swing: male, 30-44, all eth- special featured chorus parts in “My nicities, must have wide vocal range, Paris.” low C-high Bb; covers all three on-stage •• Company: Goodspeed Musicals. Staff: male ensemble tracks; must be able to Kathleen Marshall, dir.-choreo.; Alfred play everything from a not-very-bright, Uhry, book; Charles Aznavour, music; middle-class magistrate all the way to a Jason Robert Brown, English lyrics- working-class farmer; would also be a music adaptation; David Eggers, assoc. 2nd cover for Monty. choreo.; Craig Burns, Telsey + •• Equity Chorus Calls will be held April 7 Company, casting; Michael Gennaro, at 11:30 a.m. (Equity male singers) and exec. dir.; Bob Alwine, assoc. prod. at 3:30 p.m. (Equity female singers) at •• Rehearsals begin June 30; runs July Ripley-Grier 520, 520 8th Ave., 17th Fl., 23-Aug. 16 at the Norma Terris Theatre, NYC.Chorus rules are in effect. A moni- Chester, CT. UPCOMING tor will be provided. •• Seeking—Jane Avril: female, 20-39, all •• The style of the score is completely ethnicities, strong dancer who sings Rachelle Rak legit: a hybrid between “Candide,” “A well; dancer and contortionist at Le Adv THEATER Little Night Music,” and “Gilbert & Mirliton; fashionable and beautiful, she Mon, 4:30-6:30 pm • Apr 6 Sullivan,” but always effortlessly come- is envied by women and lusted after by dic. Prepare a song of your own in these men; featured ensemble. Cha-U-Kao: Dara Adler styles. Bring sheet music; accompanist female, 20-39, all ethnicities, strong Adv Beg BALLET provided. Bring pix & resumes, stapled dancer who sings well; performs as Sun, 10:30 am-Noon • Apr 5 together. clown contortionist at Le Mirliton; •• Pays: $1861/wk. min. Equity declares herself a lesbian; attractive Johnnie Hobbs Production (League) Contract. and a bit on the round side; featured Adv Beg TAP ensemble. Le Chocolat: male, 20-39, Tue, 10:30 am-Noon • Apr 7-14 ‘Matilda,’ B’way, Female African American, African Descent, Children strong dancer who sings well; an exotic Chip Abbott •• Seeking girl dancers for “Matilda.” and mysterious lover; attractive prize- Adv THEATER This audition is for children only. fighter, tightrope walker, and per- Tue, 4-6 pm • Apr 21-28 •• Company: Royal Shakespeare former at Le Mirliton; featured Company (UK) and Dodgers. Staff: Tim ensemble. Valentin: male, 20-39, all Jenn Freeman Minchin, score; Dennis Kelly, book; ethnicities, strong dancer who sings Matthew Warchus, dir.; Peter Darling, well; tall and slender contortionist and Int Adv CONTEMPORARY Wed, 7:30-9 pm • Now-Apr 29 choreo.; Chris Nightingale, music dancer at Le Mirliton; referred to as supervisor; Deborah Abramson, chil- “boneless” due to his extreme flexibil- dren’s musical dir.; Nora Brennan, chil- ity and dexterity; featured ensemble. Joy Karley dren’s casting (and title role); Jim Rachou: male, 20-39, all ethnicities, All Levels FABULOUS FOOT WORKSHOP Carnahan, adult casting (and title role). strong dancer who sings well; Henri’s Sat, 3-4:30 pm • Apr 4 •• Currently running on Broadway. friend and fellow art student, painter, Please visit our website for more information ••Seeking—Girl Dancers: female, 8-12, all and heavy drinker; playful and sup- ethnicities, seeking girl dancers for portive of his friends; featured BROADWAYDANCECENTER.COM female children’s ensemble: strong ensemble. Photo courtesy of Rachelle Rak 322 W 45th St, NYC 10036 • 212.582.9304 • [email protected] VOTED FAVORITE NYC DANCE STUDIO BY BACKSTAGE READERS 6 TIMES IN A ROW BACKSTAGE.COM 04.02.15 backstage 27

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‘Mischief Night’ hot, soccer-player fiancé. Aaron: male, dir./prod.; Matt Logan, artistic dir./ Thomas Honeck, booking mgr., at •• Casting “Mischief Night,” a low-bud- 20-49, all ethnicities, a fit, extreme stage dir.; Emily Tello Speck, choreo. [email protected] or call (212) get, independent, 1980s-style slasher gym instructor who runs the uncon- •• “Gypsy” rehearsals begin Sept. 1; runs 989-3015. film about a single mother with a nine- ventional gym to which the lead goes. Sept. 17-Oct. 4 at Jamison Hall, The •• Note: All performers must be 21+. year-old boy; the two of them have George Sanders: male, 50-69, Factory in Franklin, TN. “West Side Seeking self-contained acts only. Space, nothing but bad luck. When the movie Caucasian, Danny’s WASP-y, business- Story” rehearsals begin May 17, 2016; reservations line, full light and sound starts, they are currently moving into a man father. Dana Sanders: female, runs June 3-4, 2016 at Schermerhorn package, and house technician new town to start over. The movie 50-69, Caucasian, Danny’s proper, Symphony Center, Nashville, TN. provided. starts on Oct. 30, a.k.a. Mischief Night. demure mother. David Berger: male, •• Seeking—Tulsa - “Gypsy”: male, 17-24, •• Pay is 100% of the cover charge set by This will be a slasher movie with an 50-69, Caucasian, Erika’s friendly, all ethnicities, one of the boys in Rose’s the producer, minus a sliding scale anti-bully message. Casting director mildly inappropriate father; very reli- act. He dreams of his own act in “All I room fee based on attendance. states: “We plan on taking this film to giously and culturally Jewish. Juana Need is The Girl” andultimately leaves Black Maria and other film festivals.” Berger: female, 50-69, Hispanic, Erika’s Rose and elopes with June. Must be a •• Company: Mossucco Films. Staff: warm and eccentric mother. Jayme: very strong dancer and singer; some Amira Stevenson, casting dir. male, 25-34, all ethnicities, Danny’s proficiency in tap is a plus; baritone •• Shoots Apr. 11 in Essex and Morris best man; a rich “bro” working in busi- F3-G4. Riff - “West Side Story”: male, SINGERS Counties, NJ. ness. Larissa, Beth, Sarah: female, 25-30, all ethnicities, a spritely, quick- •• Seeking—Male Bullies: male, 21-31, 25-34, all ethnicities, three hilarious tempered leader; seeks to eliminate the ‘WarLovers The Musical’ Caucasian, the three male bullies; all bridesmaids of the lead. Sharks and establish his own gang’s •• Casting the soundtrack album of should be over 5’8” and have brown or •• Auditions will be held April 18 at dominance. Tony’s best friend, he is “WarLovers The Musical.” black hair. Male Extras: male, 21-31, Actors Pro Expo, Radisson Martinique eventually murdered by Bernardo. Very •• Company: WarLovers.com. Staff: FILM Caucasian, seeking two male extras for on Broadway, 49 W. 32nd St., NYC. strong dancer; tenor Bb2-G4. Action - James Doyle-Klier, writer/composer. a party scene; all should be over 5’8” •• Register for your free entry e-ticket at “West Side Story”: male, 20-25, all eth- •• Records during spring & summer, and have brown or black hair. http://www.actorsproexpo.com/tickets nicities, most aggressive member of the three-hour recording sessions once a •• Seeking submissions from NJ and NY. to attend Actors Pro Expo and the open Jets, a cat-like ball of fury; very strong week in NYC. ••Send submissions to fred.urena@mos- casting call. Open call is first come, dancer; baritone G2-G4. Baby John - •• Seeking—Cynthia Milagros Santos: succo-films.com. first served and not all actors will be “West Side Story”: male, 17-22, all eth- female, 18-29, African American, •• Pays: $50/day. seen. nicities, youngest member of the Jets, Hispanic, Middle Eastern, Southeast •• Prepare a two-minute monologue. To awed at everything, even being a Jet; Asian / Pacific Islander, Ethnically Untitled Rob Margolies learn more about the event, visit www. tries to act like a big man, but is vulner- Ambiguous / Mixed Race, African Summer Feature Film, Actors actorsproexpo.com. able; very strong dancer; baritone Descent, featured vocalist of the pro- Pro Expo •• SAG-AFTRA Low Budget modified Bb2-G4. duction, songs are not ensemble in •• Casting the untitled Rob Margolies scale. Note: The Actors Pro Expo event •• Equity Chorus Calls will be held April nature, must be a dedicated vocalist summer feature film, a comedy. Note also includes fee-based workshops, but 14 at 9:30 a.m. (sign-up list read at 9 and able to play a college-age American that auditions will be held as part of the paying for a ticket is not required to a.m.) at Actors’ Equity Association Latina. Actors Pro Expo, but paying for a ticket attend the auditions--to attend the Audition Center, 165 West 46th St., 16th •• Auditions will be held by appt. April 19 is not required to attend the auditions. auditions, choose the free registration Fl., NYC, 10036. ECC procedures will be from 2-4 p.m. and April 20 from 2-4 •• Company: Different Duck Films. option. used: a sign-up sheet will be available p.m. (open call) at Theatre Row ••Shoots summer 2015 at locations TBD. at the AEA Audition Center, Apr. 7, 9:30 Rehearsal Studios, 410 West 42nd ••Seeking—Danny: male, 30-34, a.m.-Apr. 13, 5 p.m. If you do not sign- Street, NYC. Caucasian, a nice guy and business- up in advance you may still audition, •• Send submissions to james4cat1@aol. school student who is planning a wed- but you must arrive at 9 a.m., Apr. 14 com or apply at WarLovers.com. ding with Erika, his fiancée. Darlene: DANCERS & when the Monitor begins reading the Instructions will be sent to selected female, 35-55, all ethnicities, a corpo- list or you may not be seen. candidates. rate office worker who is the lead’s CHOREOGRAPHERS •• All will dance first. Wear comfortable •• Pays $75/three-hour recording ses- boss. Ring Shop Saleslady/Dress shoes and clothes. Some will be asked sion, plus transportation and expenses. Saleslady: female, 18+, all ethnicities, Alvin Ailey American Dance to stay to sing/read in the afternoon. any age; two separate roles; one is a Theater Prepare 16-32 bars of a song if asked to pushy saleslady who takes finding the •• Seeking professional dancers of all sing. Bring sheet music; accompanist perfect ring very seriously; the other is racial and ethnic backgrounds, accom- provided. You may sing from the an in-the-know woman working at a plished in modern, ballet, jazz, Horton shows. Bring a picture & resume, sta- CRUISE LINES bridal shop. Bill: male, 30-59, all eth- and Dunham techniques, for the inter- pled back-to-back. VARIETY nicities, an unconventional and hilari- nationally-acclaimed Alvin Ailey •• Contract/salaries approval pending. ‘Priscilla, Queen of the Desert,’ ous wedding photographer. Julia: American Dance Theater. “Gypsy” pays $462/wk. current min. Norwegian Cruise Lines female, 25-34, all ethnicities, the funny •• Company: Alvin Ailey American Dance Equity SPT Tier 7 Contract. “West Side •• Casting “Priscilla, Queen of the maid of honor of the lead; she loves cur- Theater. Staff: Robert Battle, artistic Story” pays $628/wk. current min. Desert,” a musical production aboard rent fashion trends and helps the lead dir.; Masazumi Chaya, assoc. artistic Equity LOA Contract. Norwegian Cruise Lines. have a wild bachelorette party. Sonia dir. •• Company: Norwegian Cruise Lines. Shttuphouser: female, 45-69, all eth- •• Employment will commence spring Staff: Dean Bryant, dir.; Andrew nicities, an eccentric, famous wedding 2015 for ongoing domestic and interna- Hallsworth, choreo.; Stephen “Spud” dress designer; think Betsey Johnson tional touring and annual NYC seasons. Murphy, mus. super.; Randy Glass, and Diane Von Furstenburg with an •• Seeking—Professional Dancers: males CABARET & VARIETY mus. dir.; Robert Dean Hertenstein, exotic accent. Rich: male, 30-39, all & females, 18+, all ethnicities. dir., ent. prod.; Richard Ambrose, VP ethnicities, married to Suzy, part of a •• Auditions will be held April 27 at 10 Duplex Cabaret Theater ent.; Dan LoBuono, mgr., theatrical ops. perfect couple who has planned a per- a.m. (women) and at 2 p.m. (men) at •• Seeking talent to perform at The & casting; Daryl Eisenberg Casting. fect wedding. Suzy: female, 30-39, all Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Duplex, a 70-seat West Village cabaret •• Contract begins Aug. 9, travel to ethnicities, married to Rich, part of a The Joan Weill Center for Dance, 405 W. theater. Tampa, FL; rehearsals begin Aug. 10 in perfect couple who has planned a per- 55th St., NYC, 10019. •• Company: Duplex Cabaret Theater. Tampa, FL; board ship Oct. 2, 2015 in fect wedding; she is intense and brings •• Bring headshot and resume/CV. Ballet Staff: Tony DeCicco, contact. France; itinerary: Norwegian Epic ports the lead to a new, hip gym to get in slippers and jazz shoes are recom- •• Performances are ongoing in NYC. in Barcelona with a European Itinerary; shape for her wedding. Kathleen: mended. No pointe, tap, or character ••Seeking—Singers: males & females, contract ends Apr. 7, 2016. female, 25-34, all ethnicities, the per- shoes needed. 21-64, all ethnicities. Comedians: •• Seeking—Benji: males & females, fect, beautiful actress nemesis of the •• The Company is affiliated with the males & females, 21-64, all ethnicities. 18-25, all ethnicities, 18+ male or female lead; she has been very successful since American Guild of Musical Artists Performance Artists: males & females, to play an 10-year-old boy; should look graduation, is completely gorgeous, (AGMA). 21-64, all ethnicities. Composers: males and feel like a pre-pubescent child; the and complains about not having wed- & females, 21-64, all ethnicities. cute son of Tick and his estranged wife, ding dresses small enough for her. ‘Gypsy’ & ‘West Side Story,’ Writers: males & females, 21-64, all Marion (a hotel entertainment man- Kathleen’s Bridesmaids: female, 18+, Dancers ethnicities. Acoustic Musical Acts: ager); Marion has raised Benji to be a all ethnicities, any age; the bridesmaids •• Casting Equity Principal Dancers for males & females, 21-64, all ethnicities. sweet and open-minded young boy of Kathleen, a perfect bride trying on “Gypsy” and “West Side Story.” •• Seeking submissions from NY. who is supportive of his father’s life- wedding dresses. Roberto: male, 25-39, •• Company: Studio Tenn Theatre ••Email show information, running style; although Tick has not seen him all ethnicities, European; Kathleen’s Company. 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and endearing; requires a good actor in Brooklyn, NY. Chekhov, Lee Strasberg, Patsy and storytelling, it’s like being a who sings. •• Seeking—Dancers: males & females, Rodenburg, and more. Build your tech- Olympian. That being said, one of my •• Seeking submissions from NY. 14-26, all ethnicities, the Junior nique in relaxation, sense memory, and main foci is to help actors and singers ••To submit, email pix & resumes to Division is for ages 14-17; the Senior imagination workouts, impulsivity and develop and maintain a healthy tech- [email protected] with Subject Division is for ages 18-26. emotional freedom, relationship and nique in an effort to unite the two Line: “Priscilla NCL [Benji].” •• Auditions will be held April 19 from 4-5 partner drills, voice and body work, crafts effortlessly. When pursuing this •• Pays: $850/wk. min. p.m. (for ages 14–17) and from 5:30-6:30 characterization, objective and inten- career and lifestyle, it’s a constant chal- p.m. (for ages 18–26) at Brighton Ballet tion workouts, emotional triggers, lenge to make sure you’re 100% on your Theater, Kingsborough Community improvisation, script analysis, and game on audition days. So along with College, 2001 Oriental Blvd., Build. T7,, inquiry. ‘Living authentically within coaching songs, you’ll receive a physi- 2nd fl., Rm. 7211, Brooklyn, NY, 11235. the world of the play.’” cal and vocal warm up tailored to your GIGS •• Send submissions to brightonballet@ •• Company: Craft Gym Actors needs to get you ready before all audi- gmail.com. Workshop. Staff: Sean Patrick Folster, tions, industry classes, or whenever Communications Firm •• For all auditions, bring dance photo, facilitator; Stefanie Londino, admin. necessary. Let me help you to solidify Personal Assistant CV, and $15 audition fee. For more •• Three separate workshops run on Sun. and strengthen both your voice and •• Seeking a personal assistant for information, program costs, and audi- (Apr. 5, 12, 19, and 26; 3-8 p.m.) at 100 E. acting into a healthy, organic, truthful, Eventra. tion appointment, contact program: c/o 4th St.; Mon. (Apr. 6, 13, 20, and 27; 12-5 cohesive and effortless performance.” •• Company: Eventra- Charles River Kingsborough Community College, p.m.) at 94 St. Marks Place; and Tues. •• Company: JMP Coachings. Staff: Jenna Communications. Staff: Jacob 2001 Oriental Blvd., Building: T7, 2nd (Apr. 7, 14, 21, and 28; 6-11 p.m.) at 100 Paulus, founder and coach. Wurzburger, pres. fl., Rm. 7211, Brooklyn, NY 11235. E. 4th St., NYC. •• Workshops are at at Ripley-Grier •• Runs 20+ hours/wk. Depending on Phone: (718) 769-9161, or visit www. •• Seeking—Actors: males & females, 18+, Studios in NYC. Sessions are also avail- availability, hours are flexible, in NYC. SummerIntensiveRussianBallet.com. all ethnicities. able via FaceTime or Skype online. •• Seeking—Personal Assistant: males & •• A $15 audition fee (cash only) is •• Seeking submissions from NY. •• Seeking—Singers/Actors/Dancers: females, 18+, all ethnicities, personal required for all audition participants, ••Send submissions to craftgymnyc1@ males & females, 10+, all ethnicities, assistant for the president of a commu- though waived for current students of gmail.com. seeking private voice and musical the- nications firm; receives and makes BBT. $30 application fee required for •• $225 fee required for one month of four ater acting coaching. phone calls on behalf of the communi- those accepted to the program. Tuition workshops. •• Seeking submissions from NY. cations firm; maintains and updates required for the program. ••To schedule introductory coaching, the president’s calendar; takes notes of JMP Voice and Musical Theater email [email protected] or meetings and dictation; researches and Comedy and Improvisation Coachings apply online via Backstage. writes; scans, faxes, and emails docu- Workshop with Comedy •• Seeking professional, college-bound, •• $70/hr. coaching fee required, which ments; files documents; tidies office; Central Casting’s Miriam and college graduate actors, singers, includes studio time. Introductory first general office work; must have experi- Mintz, Kids and Teens and dancers for coaching from JMP coaching for $50/hr. Packages also ence and a strong facility with: •• Seeking participants for a workshop Coachings. Founder states: “JMP offered. Microsoft Office, Excel, and Microsoft with Comedy Central’s in-house Talent Coachings will help you to improve and Live, Gmail, Googledrive, Apple OS and Coordinator, Miriam Mintz. Miriam maintain a healthy vocal technique Shakespeare Without Fear Apple products including MacBooks works for Comedy Central’s talent and while integrating the art of acting Workshop and iPhones; types at least 40 wpm; has specials department. In this workshop, through song. Being a singer is compa- •• Seeking participants for Shakespeare communication and interpersonal Miriam will incorporate both scene rable to being an athlete, but when you Without Fear, a classical scene-study skills; punctual, highly organized and work and improv into her class. Kids combine singing with the art of acting workshop. Coordinator states: “We are supreme multi-taskers. will work on actual sides (audition •• Seeking submissions from NY. scenes) from sitcoms and group improv ••Apply on Backstage.com. exercises that are sure to have them ••Pays $17-$20/hr. commensurate with rolling in their seats. Company states: experience and availability. “Comedy is all about timing and pac- ing. Learn how to nail comedic timing and how to find the funny in a joke. Also, learn how to think fast on your feet and make big, bold, daring choices NEW YORK CITY AUDITIONS WORKSHOPS that are sure to be memorable and unique. The focus of the class is text Brighton Ballet at analysis and character development, Kingsborough Summer age appropriate sitcom scenes, improvi- Certificate Program sation exercises and games, how to •• Seeking serious dancers in New York, incorporate improv into your perfor- NJ, and CT for Brighton Ballet Theater mances, and audition technique.” and Kingsborough Community •• Company: A Class Act NY. Staff: Jessica College’s summer intensive that com- Rofe & Miriam Mintz, teachers. SINGERS WHO DANCE bines pre-professional dance with aca- •• Runs May 3, 1-4:30 p.m. at Ripley-Grier OPEN CALL, APRIL 14, Male & Female demic enrichment for four or six weeks Studios at 520 8th Ave. in NYC. in Manhattan Beach, Brooklyn, NY. •• Seeking—Young Actors: males & 10:00 AM / Sign-in at 9:30 AM Coordinator states: “The first summer females, 8-18, all ethnicities. Chelsea Studios , 151 W 26th St, New York, NY 10001 intensive in Brooklyn to combine pre- •• Seeking submissions from NY, NJ and professional ballet and academics, this CT. Experienced stylistic vocalists with strong performance qualities and dance exciting new program for high school •• Send submissions to info@aclass- background should apply. Audition will begin with dance call and selected and college-aged students provides actny.com. candidates will be called back to sing. Females must belt to a D or E; Males must dancers with a certificate from •• To register visit: AClassActNY. belt to Ab and have a strong falsetto. Please prepare two selections (16 bars Kingsborough Community College Eventbrite.com. For more info, visit each) of a contemporary pop, rock, or R&B style. Accompanist provided or you upon completion. This highly-competi- www.AClassActNY.com. may use your own pre-recorded tracks, no a capella. Headshot and resume required. tive, one-of-a-kind program is open to •• $175 tuition fee required. dancers ages 14-26 and features top Russian instructors, a wide variety of Craft Gym Actors Workshop DANCERS WHO SING elective classes, including ESL, a full- •• Seeking actors interested in learning OPEN CALL, APRIL 15, Male & Female length performance for six-week stu- and polishing their craft to participate 10:00 AM / Sign-in at 9:30 AM dents, and certificates of completion in Craft Gym Actors Workshop. for all.” Administrators state: “Work on instru- Chelsea Studios , 151 W 26th St, New York, NY 10001 •• Company: Brighton Ballet Theater Co., ment, technique, scenes, and mono- Experienced dancers with strong ability in lyrical, jazz and hip-hop that sing Inc. Staff: Vladimir Lepisko, coord. logues from theater and film in a safe, should apply. Please prepare 2 songs that best display your vocal range and •• Four-week program runs July 6-31, collaborative environment. Explore the style, accompanist provided or you may use your own pre-recorded tracks, no 2015; six-week program runs July exercise and technique work of Eric a capella. Selected candidates will be invited to the dance call later that day 6-Aug. 14, 2015 and includes a final per- Morris, Larry Moss, Sandy Meisner, where technical exercises & contrasting combinations will be taught. Please formance (each day runs 9 a.m.-3 p.m.) Stella Adler, Harold Guskin, Michael dress in close fitting dance attire. Headshot and resume required. www.carnivalentertainment.com/auditions BACKSTAGE.COM 04.02.15 backstage 29

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casting scenes for an intensive 10-hour •• To register, visit: AClassActNY. attended by agents, managers, and ing submissions from actors who have workshop. Are you afraid to perform Eventbrite.com. For more info, visit casting directors. Past productions not attended previous TAPNYC semi- the works of Shakespeare? Whether you www.AClassActNY.com. have been attended by producers nars and/or workshops. Non-Equity; are new to classical theater or simply •• No pay. Cost is $175 to participate. (Broadway, Off-Broadway & off-off- may be a member of other unions.

PLAYS need to brush up your skills, the Broadway, film, and TV), agents (com- •• No pay. Workshop is free. Shakespeare Without Fear workshop is mercial and legit), managers, and for you. Spend two days examining NY/L.A. casting directors.” multiple Shakespearean scenes in- •• Company: The Actor’s Project NYC. depth and gaining an appreciation for GROUPS & Staff: Bobby Holder, Ann Bonner, the Bard. You will be pre-cast in an Michelle Samarel, co-dirs.; Sam Carner SOUTHERN appropriate role with one partner and MEMBERSHIP & Derek Gregor, musical dirs. receive one-on-one feedback from •• Rehearses and performs winter-spring experienced Shakespearean directors. COMPANIES 2015 in NYC. Each participant will receive a video •• Seeking—Actors & Singers Seeking CALIFORNIA reel of his or her scene. Limited to ten ‘Breaking Rules!’ Representation Through Showcases & actors.” •• Casting The Actor’s Project NYC’s 32nd Plays: males & females, 18-64, all •• Company: Shakespeare Without Fear. season of full-length theatrical show- ethnicities. Staff: J. Yadav, coord. cases of music, scenes, monologues, •• Auditions will be held by appt. April 7 •• Meets Apr. 25 (12-5 p.m.) and Apr. 26 and sketch comedy, all original works from 3:30-4:30 p.m. (group audition) (5-10 p.m.) at IATI Theater in NYC (2 by company writers. Currently casting and April 15 from 3:30-4:30 p.m. (group PLAYS spots open). Also casting May 23 (12-5 “Breaking Rules!” Producer states: audition) at TAPNYC @ Studios 150, 150 p.m.) and May 24 (5-10 p.m.). “TAPNYC is a company that assists its W. 46th St., Studio 5, NYC, 10019. ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ •• Seeking—Participants: males & members in landing agents and getting •• Send submissions to audition@theac- •• Casting “A Midsummer Night’s females, 18+, all ethnicities. work through industry showcases and torsprojectnyc.com. Dream” by William Shakespeare. •• Seeking submissions from NY. plays. All shows are attended by agents, •• Prepare a one-minute contemporary •• Company: Glendale Centre Theatre. ••For consideration, email shakespeare- managers, and casting directors. Past comedic monologue. Auditions will be Staff: Tim Dietlein, prod.; Justin Eick, [email protected]. You will be productions have been attended by pro- done in groups. Producer states: “We dir.; Jennifer Patterson, customer ser- contacted for a phone interview. Scripts ducers (Broadway, Off-Broadway & off- suggest (though do not require) mono- vice rep. and further details will be provided off-Broadway, film, and TV), agents logues from Bobby Holder’s book ‘Out •• Runs May 31-June 2 at the Glendale once selected. Workshop limited to 10 (commercial and legit), managers, and of the Blue’ (available on Centre Theatre, 324 N. Orange St., actors. NY/L.A. casting directors.” TheActorsProjectNYC.com, Glendale, CA. •• $175 workshop fee required. Video •• Company: The Actor’s Project NYC. BobbyHolder.com, Amazon, iBooks, •• Seeking—Theseus: male, 30-50, all eth- copy of final scene provided. Staff: Bobby Holder, Ann Bonner, etc.) or TAPNYC-approved monologues nicities, Duke of Athens. Hippolyta: Michelle Samarel, co-dirs.; Sam Carner on the MonologuesToGo.com website.” female, 25-45, all ethnicities, Queen of TV Workshop with ABC & Derek Gregor, musical dirs. •• Membership dues are $395/season and the Amazons. Egeus: male, 40-60, all Primetime Casting’s Erica A. •• Rehearses and performs winter-spring include agent/manager coaching, ethnicities, Hermia’s father. Hart, Kids & Teens 2015 in NYC. resume workshops, branding yourself Philostrate: male, 30-40, all ethnicities, •• Seeking young actors (7-17) interested •• Seeking—Actors & Singers Seeking workshops, and entry into The Acting- master of the Revels. Hermia: female, in attending a workshop with ABC Representation Through Showcases & Career Seminar, where company mem- 18-30, all ethnicities, Egeus’ daughter. Primetime Casting’s Erica A. Hart. The Plays: males & females, 18-64, all bers meet with a commercial agent, a Helena: female, 18-30, all ethnicities, focus of the class includes: performing ethnicities. legit agent, and a talent manager. Hermia’s childhood friend. Lysander: TV sides; receiving coaching and feed- •• Auditions will be held by appt. April 7 Possible pay provided; actors cast in male, 18-30, all ethnicities, young back; a mock audition; receiving a feed- from 3:30-4:30 p.m. (group audition) company plays share a percent of the nobleman. Demetrius: male, 18-30, all back form; and a question and answer and April 15 from 3:30-4:30 p.m. (group profits (you must be an accepted mem- ethnicities, young nobleman. Nick session. Coordinator states: “Erica has audition) at TAPNYC @ Studios 150, 150 ber to participate). Bottom: male, 30-45, all ethnicities, a cast feature films, more than 30 short W. 46th St., Studio 5, NYC, 10019. weaver. Peter Quince: male, 30-45, all films, a handful of music videos, and a •• Send submissions to audition@theac- ‘What Legit Agents Are ethnicities, a carpenter. Flute: male, slew of commercials. She has also torsprojectnyc.com. Looking For,’ Free Workshop 18-30, all ethnicities, a bellows mender. worked in the casting offices for NBC •• Prepare a one-minute contemporary •• Seeking participants for “What Legit Snout: male, 18-35, all ethnicities, a tin- and JLC Entertainment, casting pilots comedic monologue. Auditions will be Agents Are Looking For,” a free work- ker. Snug: male, 18-35, all ethnicities, a for ‘The Goldbergs,’ ‘Resurrection,’ done in groups. Producer states: “We shop as part of the “Coffee & Tea with joiner. Robin Starvling: male, 18-35, all ‘American Crime,’ and ‘How to Get Away suggest (though do not require) mono- TAPNYC,” a bi-monthly meet-up hosted ethnicities, a tailor. Oberon: male, With Murder.’ She has also worked in logues from Bobby Holder’s book ‘Out by Bobby Holder (founder of TAPNYC, 30-45, all ethnicities, King of the the casting department for the Emmy of the Blue’ (available on talent manager at Talent Express, Fairies. Titania: female, 25-40, all eth- Award winning NBC show, ‘30 Rock’ as TheActorsProjectNYC.com, author of “Out of the Blue”) and The nicities, Queen of the Fairies. Puck: well as the hit Comedy Central show BobbyHolder.com, Amazon, iBooks, Actor’s Project NYC team. Production male, 18-35, all ethnicities, fairy. ‘Broad City.’ While at ABC in 2014, she etc.), or TAPNYC-approved monologues states: “Bobby Holder has assisted hun- Peaseblossom, Cobweb, Moth, met Karlee Fomalont and they created on the MonologuesToGo.com website.” dreds of actors in landing representa- Mustardseed: males & females, 18-30, Hart/Fomalont Casting. Since its cre- •• Membership dues are $395/season and tion through industry showcases, all ethnicities, fairies. ation they have cast a handful of feature include agent/manager coaching, plays, and private coaching. Event •• Seeking submissions from CA. films together including ‘Bear With Us’ resume workshops, branding yourself attended by legit agents Marius ••The auditions will be at the Glendale (William J. Stribling, dir.), starring workshops, and entry into The Acting- Bargielski with Metropolis Artists Centre Theatre. For an audition Christy Carlson Romano, Cheyenne Career Seminar, where company mem- Agency and Maegan Mishico with Bloc appointment, call (818) 244-8481, email Jackson, Mark Sullivan, Alice Ripley, bers meet with a commercial agent, a NYC, both of whom currently work [email protected], Alex McKenna, and Curtiss L’Cook; and legit agent, and a talent manager. with TAPNYC members. The workshop or visit www.glendalecentretheatre. ‘Fourth Man Out’ (Andrew Nackman, Possible pay provided; actors cast in will also go over the steps to landing com. Bring headshot/resume and pre- dir.), starring Chord Overstreet, Parker company plays share a percent of the representation through industry show- pare a two-minute Shakespearean Young, Evan Todd, John Gabrus, profits (you must be an accepted mem- cases and plays.” comedic monologue. Jennifer Damiano, Kate Flannery, and ber to participate). •• Company: The Actor’s Project NYC •• Pays: $10 gas stipend/show. many more. This class is great for both (TAPNYC). Staff: Bobby Holder & Ann the professional and amateur actor. ‘Shut Up & Act!’ and ‘What It Bonner, co-dirs.; Renee Iovine, comp. Erica is always scouting for new talent.” Takes!’ mgr; Deborah Napier, casting assoc. •• Company: A Class Act NY. Staff: Jessica •• Casting “Shut Up & Act!” and ‘”What It •• Workshop is Apr. 3 (11:45 a.m.-12:30 Rofe, coord.; Erica Hart, casting dir. Takes!” as part of The Actor’s Project p.m.) in NYC. MUSICALS •• Runs Apr. 25 (1:30–5 p.m.) at Ripley- NYC’s 32nd season of full-length theat- •• Seeking—Actors: males & females, 18+, Grier Studios, 520 8th Ave., NYC. rical showcases of music, scenes, all ethnicities. ‘Into The Woods’ EVENTS •• Seeking—Young Actors: males & monologues, and sketch comedy, all •• Auditions will be held •• Casting “Into the Woods,” a musical females, 7-17, all ethnicities. original works by company writers. ••Send submissions to info@theactor- with a modern twist on the beloved •• Seeking submissions from NY, NJ and Producer states: “TAPNYC is a company sprojectnyc.com. Brothers Grimm fairy tales in a musical CT. that assists its members in landing •• For more info, email pix & resumes. In format that follows the classic tales of •• Send submissions to info@aclass- agents and getting work through indus- the subject line, include “Free Coffee & “Cinderella,” “Little Red Riding Hood,” actny.com. try showcases and plays. 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“Rapunzel,” all tied together by an gorgeous, obsessive protector of vocals and a great dancer, pole dancing original story involving a baker and his Rapunzel who is straightforward and skills a plus. wife, their wish to begin a family, and aggressive; F3-G5. Wolf: male, 28-40, •• Auditions will be held April 7 at 10:30 their interaction with the witch who Caucasian, African American, hungry AUDITION a.m. at 3rd Street Dance, 8558 West 3rd has put a curse on them. and insatiable hunter who takes advan- St., Los Angeles, CA, 90048. •• Company: Actors’ Repertory Theatre tage of the weak by misleading and •• Be prepared to dance. Bring heels & of Simi. Staff: Jan Glasband, artistic captivating his prey; Bb2-Gb4. Granny: HIGHLIGHTS knee pads. Bring 16 bars of a pop/rock dir.; David Ralphe, dir.; Becky Castells, males & females, 50-65, Caucasian, CALIFORNIA song in case you are asked to stay and choreo.; Matthew Park, music dir. extra (doubling) role; switches with Fri. Apr. 3 sing. For parking info, visit www.third- •• Rehearsals begin Apr. 20; runs June wolf. ‘Julius Caesar’ streetdance.com. 6-July 12, Simi Valley Cultural Arts •• Auditions will be held by appt. April 7 •• Pays $829.50/wk. min. Equity Special ‘Between Colors’

Center, 3050 Los Angeles Ave., Simi from 7-10 p.m. (singing portion only) Agreement Contract. MUSICALS Valley, CA 93065. and April 8 from 7-10 p.m. (singing por- ‘Thumb and Toe’ (also 4/4) •• Seeking—Cinderella: female, 20-30, tion only) at ARTS Performance ‘The Feeling’ (also 4/4) Caucasian, young, earnest maiden who Academy Studio, Simi Town Center, ‘Writer’s Block’ is constantly mistreated by her step- 1555 Town Center Way, Simi Valley, CA, mother and stepsisters; G3-G5. 93065. Dance/reading callbacks for spe- STUDENT FILMS Cinderella’s Mother: female, 40-55, cific roles will be held on Apr. 12, 11 Sat. Apr. 4 Caucasian, deceased with her soul a.m.-3:30 p.m. ‘The Junkie’ ‘Rise’ guarding and aiding her daughter from •• For an audition appointment, call (805) •• Casting “Rise,” a USC junior thesis a tree; E4-F4. Cinderella’s Prince: 579-3611 or email jgartdept@sbcglobal. ‘The Drome’ film about Carter, a high school girl, FILM male, 25-35, Caucasian, African net. struggling with being bullied for her American, Hispanic, vain and gor- •• Bring a current head shot, resumé, and Sun. Apr. 5 homosexuality and the illness of her geous; disloyal lover who is currently prepared sheet music only (32 bars) mother at home. ‘Best of Albuquerque Fringe 2025’ searching for the next new, exciting from a show of a similar genre, or the •• Company: USC School of Cinematic thing; B2-F4. Cinderella’s Stepmother: same composer. Note: This production Arts. Staff: Zachary Clark, prod. female, 40-50, Caucasian, mean-spir- is non-union, and no pay. Mon. Apr. 6 •• Shoots Apr. 11 & 12, 18 & 19 in L.A. ited, demanding stepmother of •• No pay. ‘If’ ••Seeking—High School Students: males & VIDEOTV Cinderella; A3-F#5. Florinda and & females, 18-22, all ethnicities. L.A. Lucinda: female, 20-32, Caucasian, ‘The World Goes ‘Round’ ‘Mojada: A Medea’ City-goers: males & females, 21-40, all Cinderella’s stepsisters who are black •• Casting “The World Goes ‘Round.” ethnicities. of heart; they follow in their mother’s Enter the world of distinguished and Tues. Apr. 7 •• Seeking submissions from CA. footsteps of abusing Cinderella; celebrated writing team Kander and ••Send submissions to [email protected]. ‘Rock of Ages,’ Female Dancers C4-Ab5. Giant: female, 40-55, Ebb. “The World Goes ‘Round” is a ••No pay, but copy and meals provided. Caucasian, African American, stunning revue of the songbook from ‘Ballooning’ voiceover; Giant’s wife; angry and the multi-Tony-award-winning team ‘Into The Woods’ (also 4/8) ‘The Truman Show’ Scene vengeful ‘monster’ seeking restitution with the original production winning •• Casting a scene from “The Truman for her loss. Jack: male, 20-30, three Drama Desk awards. This musical Show.” Caucasian, African American, is filled with humor and romance. Weds. Apr. 8 •• Company: Azusa Pacific University. Hispanic, feckless Giant killer who is •• Company: Theatre Palisades. Staff: ‘The Board’ Staff: Nicole Deseno, dir. ‘almost a man’; adventurous, naive, Sherry Coon, pre-prod. chair; John ‘Might As Well Live...’ •• Rehearses and shoots Apr. 10 in L.A. energetic, and bright-eyed; B2-G4. Kander and Fred Ebb, music-lyrics; ••Seeking—Truman: male, 18-29, Jack’s Mother: female, 50-65, Scott Ellis, Susan Stroman and David Caucasian, Hispanic, Ethnically Caucasian, African American, Thompson, dir. For the full auditions calendar, Ambiguous / Mixed Race, originally Hispanic, browbeating and weary; •• Runs June 12-July 19 (Fri. & Sat. 8 p.m., visit backstage.com/auditions played by Jim Carrey; has a very loud Jack’s protective mother who is inde- Sun. matinees 2 p.m.) at the Pierson personality; younger version of his pendent, bold, and strong-willed; Playhouse in Pacific Palisades, CA. character is very outgoing and loves Bb3-Gb5. Little Red Ridinghood: Note: No performance July 4. meeting new people; growing tired of female, 18-25, Caucasian, spoiled •• Seeking—Man #1: male, 20-50, all eth- being original and wants to change young girl who is strong-willed, quick- nicities, a bit of a ham, at times he’s CHORUS CALLS that; this scene opens him up to the witted, fearless, yet youthful and lonely, dejected, and shy, just as easily possibility of adventure. Lauren: naive; Bb3-F5. Mysterious Man: male, emboldened to action, sincere, loving, ‘Rock of Ages’ female, 18-29, all ethnicities, actress 50-65, Caucasian, mischievous vagrant and charming. Man #2: male, 20-50, all •• Casting immediate & future female hired to play a girl at Truman’s school; and nosy meddler; good-natured pro- ethnicities, nostalgic, handsome, dancer replacements for the Las Vegas her primary job is to not speak to him; tector and observer; G2-Eb4. Narrator: lonely, stern, demanding with a com- company of “Rock of Ages.” flirtatious and has a craving for adven- male, 25-65, Caucasian, African manding voice. Woman #1: female, •• Company: S2BN Entertainment/BASE ture; wants to see Truman freed of this American, intellectual and pleasant 20-50, all ethnicities, tough and strong, Entertainment. Staff: Kristin Hanggi, pretend life that he doesn’t even realize story-teller who helps to orchestrate impassioned, has been hurt, a bit of a dir.; Kelly Devine, choreo.; Chris he’s part of, but she knows if she does the show and illustrate lessons to the lush and snob, clumsy, hopeful. D’Arienzo, book; Telsey + Company anything about it she’ll lose her job. audience; G2-E4. Rapunzel: female, Woman #2: female, 20-50, all ethnici- (Rachel Hoffman & Justin Huff), •• Seeking submissions from CA. 20-32, Caucasian, loopy-but-lovely ties, independent, zany, bawdy and casting. ••Apply on Backstage.com. maiden who is sheltered by the Witch brassy, but also reflective and poised. •• Ongoing beginning late April in Las ••No pay. and terribly lonely; yearns to experi- Woman #3: female, 20-50, all ethnici- Vegas, NV. ence the world; B3-A5. Rapunzel’s ties, nostalgic, adventurous, hopeful, a •• Seeking—Female Ensemble Dancers: Prince: male, 22-38, Caucasian, African lush and snob, confident and sexy, but female, 15-39, all ethnicities, fit, excel- American, just as vain and gorgeous as hesitant in regards to love. lent dancers with strong modern/jazz his Prince brother, he is always chasing •• Auditions will be held April 11 from 12-4 technique, must sing some, to play var- SCRIPTED TV & VIDEO the newest, most exiting endeavor; p.m. and April 16 from 7-9:30 p.m. at ious characters in the ensemble and C#3-E4. The Baker: male, 35-45, Pierson Playhouse, 941 Temescal Canyon understudy principal roles. Waitress Untitled College Humor Project Caucasian, harried and insecure baker Rd., Pacific Palisades, CA, 90272. #1/Ensemble Female #1: female, 20-25, •• Casting for “Untitled College Humor who is simple and loving, yet protec- •• Send submissions to sherrycoon7@ Caucasian, young, sexy, super-sassy, Project.” Synopsis: In this dark comedy, tive of his family; wants his wife to be verizon.net. strong vocals and great dancer, covers a young woman is coerced into joining happy and is willing to do anything to •• Prepare 16 bars of an uptempo song the role of Sherrie: a young, pretty girl her boyfriend’s incestuous family in a ensure her happiness but refuses to let and be prepared to dance. Seeking sing- who has left her Midwestern family to friendly game of spin the bottle. Note: others fight his battles; Ab2-G4. The ers who can dance and have great pursue stardom in L.A., innocent, naïve This is a comedic piece, no nudity. Baker’s Wife: female, 32-42, Caucasian, personalities. with great comedic timing. Constance •• Company: AGPP. Staff: Greg Porper, determined and bright woman who •• No pay. Sack/Ensemble Female #2: female, writer-dir. wishes to be a mother; leads a simple, 25-35, all ethnicities, strong comedic •• Shoots Apr. 12 (12-9 p.m.) in Pasadena, yet satisfying life and is very low- VISIT BACKSTAGE.COM/CASTING timing and excellent dancer and singer, CA. maintenance yet proactive in her for full character breakdowns, script solo dance feature in show. Angel/ •• Seeking—Allie: female, 24-36, endeavors; F3-G5. The Witch: female, Ensemble Female #3: female, 20-29, all Caucasian, tries to leave the game, but sides and more casting notices 35-45, Caucasian, sarcastic, ugly-then- ethnicities, young and sexy, strong is easily intimidated by others; has a

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conscience and a strong moral com- like to make a living as a performer. The and one period comedy in verse). Note: pass. Grandpa: male, 50+, Caucasian, opportunity to work with Mr. Douglas actors of color strongly encouraged to husband/brother, very perverse; hav- is through a lottery system of prepared, audition; local hires only. For more ing dentures/false teeth that can be prepaid, registered students ages 13 and info, visit www.auroratheatre.org.

PLAYS NATIONAL/ taken out is a plus. Gram Gram: female, up. You may also attend the class and •• Pays $569/wk. min. No travel or hous- 50+, Caucasian, grandpa’s wife/sister; choose to observe only. If you are sure ing available. Equity Bay Area Theatre strong and perverse; one of the leaders you will not be singing, purchase the Tier 4 Contract. of the family incestual movement and ‘Observe Only’ ticket. Regardless, you REGIONAL is proud of it. Donny: male, 18-29, must prepay on Brown Paper Tickets to Circle Theater Group Season Caucasian, should have a younger look, secure your spot. This program is not a •• Casting for The Circle Theater Group eager and optimistic, very attracted to Thousand Oaks Library sponsored company’s 2015 season.

MUSICALS his own stepmom. Maureen: female, event.” •• Company: ‘Circle Theater Group’. 32-50, Caucasian, Donny’s “smoking •• Company: Of Note Productions. Staff: ••Performances in Oakland, CA. hot stepmom”; bit ditsy and clueless. Angela Wolcott, artistic dir. ••Seeking—All Roles: males & females, PLAYS Aunt Shelly: female, 35-57, Caucasian, •• Workshop meets May 23 (10 a.m.-2 18+, all ethnicities. unfiltered, drunk, impulsive, perverse, p.m.) at the Marvin E. Smith •• Auditions will be held by appt. April 4 Asolo Repertory Theatre she’s truly up for anything. Community Room at the Thousand from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at 3140 Martin Season •• Seeking submissions from CA. Oaks Library, 1401 E Janss Rd, Luther King Jr Way, Oakland, CA, •• Casting the 2015-16 Season for Asolo ••Apply on Backstage.com. Thousand Oaks, CA. 94609. Repertory Theatre. Season includes: ••Send a headshot and video reel via a •• Seeking—Actors and Singers: males & •• Send submissions to circletheater- “West Side Story” (Leonard Bernstein, Vimeo or Youtube link, or through your females, 13+, all ethnicities. [email protected]. music; Stephen Sondheim, lyrics; Backstage profile. Confirm you are •• Seeking submissions from CA. •• Prepare a 1-3 minute monologue. Bring Arthur Laurents, book; Joey McKneely, available all day Apr. 12. ••Send submissions to ofnoteprod@ a current headshot. Note: Must be 18+. dir. Rehearsals begin Oct. 13; runs Nov. •• No pay. gmail.com. •• No pay, but company states: “This is a 10-Dec. 27); “All the Way” (Robert •• For more info and to fill out the appli- non-Union non-paid position which Schenkkan, playwright; Emily Sophia cation to bring with you, visit www. will give folks who love the art the Knapp, dir. Rehearsals begin Nov. 28, ofnoteproductions.com. Bring sheet chance to get their feet wet with a new 2015; runs Jan. 5- Apr. 9, 2016); “Living

TV & VIDEOTV music in the correct key, water in a company.” on Love” (Joe DiPietro, writer; adapted REALITY TV & closed container, and a pencil and from “Peccadillo” by Garson Kanin; paper for notes. You may choose to ‘The Tempest’ Peter Amster, dir. Rehearsals begin DOCUMENTARY enter into the lottery to work on a song •• Casting Shakespeare’s “The Tempest.” Dec. 3, 2015; runs Jan. 13, 2016-Feb. 25, or monologue with Mr. Douglas, or sim- ••Company: HMB Shakespeare. Staff: 2016); “Ah, Wilderness!” (Eugene Reality Chinese TV Show ply observe. Sign-in on the day of the Paul Smith, dir. O’Neill, playwright; Greg Leaming, dir. •• Seeking several Chinese families in work shop begins at 9:30 a.m. •• Rehearsals begin June 28; runs Aug. Rehearsals begin Dec. 15, 2015; runs different walks of life as they face real •• No pay. Tuition required. Cost: $40 for 28-Sept. 13 in Half Moon Bay, CA. Jan. 20, 2016-Apr. 10, 2016); “Guess world issues for a reality TV show. lottery ticket to work on your song or •• Seeking—All Roles: males & females, Who’s Coming to Dinner” (Todd •• Company: Sunrise Seagull monologue. $20 for the “Observe Only” 18+, all ethnicities. Kreidler, writer; based on the screen- Productions. Staff: Sunrise Seagull, ticket. Both ticket options include •• Auditions will be held by appt. April 11 play by William Rose; Frank Galati, dir. casting coord. lunch with Mr. Douglas from 12-1 p.m. in Half Moon Bay, CA, 94019. Rehearsals begin Jan. 26; runs Mar. •• Shoots summer 2015 in L.A. & OC, CA. •• Send submissions to halfmoonbay- 9-Apr. 17, 2016); “Josephine: A New ••Seeking—Member of a US-based [email protected]. Musical” (Steve Dorff, music; John Chinese Family: males & females, •• Prepare a one and a half minute to Bettis, lyrics; Ellen Weston & Mark 18-65, Southeast Asian / Pacific three minute monologue from one of Hampton, book; from a story by Islander, iron mom with a colorful per- NORTHERN Shakespeare’s comedies. Kenneth Waissman; Joey McKneely, sonality and like to share; have parents •• Stipends provided. dir. Rehearsals begin Mar. 29; runs Apr. who drive you insane with their con- 27-May 29, 2016); and “Disgraced” trolling ways; live in a family with (Ayad Akhtar, playwright; Michael many generations and culture clashes CALIFORNIA Donald Edwards, dir. Rehearsals begin are the norm. Mar. 8; runs Mar. 30-Apr. 24, 2016). •• Seeking submissions from CA. MUSICALS •• Company: Asolo Repertory Theatre. ••Send submissions to casting@sunrise- Staff: Lauryn Sasso, literary mgr.-cast- seagull.com. ‘Dream Girls’ ing dir. •• Submit a few written paragraphs as to •• Casting “Dream Girls,” the musical. •• Season rehearses and performs in why you and your family are the per- PLAYS Synopsis: “A trio of black female soul Sarasota, FL. fect fit, and your contact info. Video singers cross over to the pop charts in •• Seeking—Actors & Actors Who Sing: submission can be sent in a Vimeo or Aurora Theatre Company the early 1960s, facing their own per- males & females, 18+, all ethnicities, for Youtube link, or via your Backstage •• Casting Aurora Theatre Company’s sonal struggles along the way.” various principal roles. profile. 2015-16 season to include six TBA •• Company: Stage 1 Theatre. Staff: •• Equity Principal Auditions will be held •• Pay provided. productions. Debbie Otterstetter, prod.; Dawn April 12 from 3-7 p.m. (by appointment; •• Company: Aurora Theatre Company. Troupe-Masi, dir. music & dramatic) and April 13 from 11 Staff: Tom Ross, artistic dir. •• Rehearsals begin August.; runs Sept. a.m.-7 p.m. (by appointment; music, •• Season runs August 2015-July 2016 in 26-Oct. 11 in Newark, CA. dramatic, & dance) at Asolo Repertory Berkeley, CA. •• Seeking—All Roles: males & females, Theatre, 5555 N. Tamiami Trail, WORKSHOPS •• Seeking—Actors: males & females, 18+, 18+, all ethnicities. Sarasota, FL, 34243. A monitor will not all ethnicities, all ages. •• Auditions will be held April 12 from be provided. The producer will run all Master Class with Broadway •• Equity Principal Auditions will be held 7-10 p.m. and April 13 from 7-10 p.m. at aspects of this audition. Equity Star Rogelio Douglas, Jr. April 13 from 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (lunch, Newark Memorial High School Theatre, Members without appointments seen •• Seeking participants for a Master Class 1-1:30 p.m.) at Aurora Theatre Company, 39375 Cedar Blvd., Newark, CA, 94560. as time permits. with Broadway and TV star Rogelio 2081 Addison Street, Berkeley, CA, •• Send submissions to info@stage1the- •• For an audition appointment, Equity Douglas, Jr. (“In the Heights” as Benny, 94704. EPA rules are in effect. A moni- atre.org. Members email [email protected] or “The Little Mermaid” as Sebastian, tor will not be provided. The producer •• Vocal auditions only. Prepare 32 bars call (941)351-9010 ext. 3313. State pre- “Orange is the New Black,” and will run all aspects of this audition. of both a ballad and an uptempo song, ferred day/time, Equity status, and if “Whiplash”). Artistic director states: •• For an audition appointment, email not from the show. Sing what makes you will be singing and/or dancing. A “Of Note Productions master classes name, union status, and availability for you comfortable. Bring your music in monitor will not be provided. strive to provide the Thousand Oaks Apr. 13 to [email protected]. the correct key; an accompanist will be •• Bring two copies of pix & resumes. For community with the highest quality Submission deadline is Apr. 6, 1 p.m. No provided, but will not transpose. No dramatic auditions: prepare two con- EVENTS musical education opportunities. Each phone inquiries. karaoke or a cappella. Print and bring trasting monologues no more than master class taught by our notable per- •• Prepare one or two monologues for a the completed audition forms and con- three minutes total. For musical audi- formers is unique and different. While total of no more than three minutes. flict sheet to the auditions. Forms can tions: prepare a 90-second monologue many of the performers work with par- One contemporary and one classical be printed at www.stage1theatre.org. & 16 bars (musical theater, pop/rock, or ticipants on their song choice and inter- monologue encouraged (the season Bring resume and head shot. gospel). Bring sheet music; accompa- pretation, they also discuss what it is includes several contemporary plays •• No stipends provided. nist provided. Dance auditions: bring

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comfortable dance clothes. begins June 1). Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA. A •• Pays: $836/wk. min. for Equity LORT B •• Company: Lookingglass Theatre. monitor will not be provided. The pro- Contract. Pays: $618/wk. min. for Staff: Philip R. Smith, prod. artistic dir.; ducer will run all aspects of this Equity LORT D Contracts. Raymond Fox, ensemble member and AUDITION audition.

asst. •• For an appt., Equity Members should PLAYS Combined LORT Theatres •• Season runs in Chicago, IL. email agonzalez@centralsquarethe- (Geva, Cleveland PH, Denver) ••Seeking—All Roles: males & females, HIGHLIGHTS ater.org. Equity Members without Seasons 2015-16 18-70, all ethnicities, Note: Because the CHICAGO appointments seen as time permits. •• Seeking Equity actors and actor/sing- scripts for “Treasure Island” and Thurs. Apr. 2 •• Bring pix & resumes, stapled together. ers for various roles in the upcoming “Thaddeus & Slocum” are still in devel- Steppenwolf Theatre 2015-16 Season Prepare two contrasting, contemporary seasons for Geva Theatre, Cleveland opment we do not have specific charac- monologues, one with a British accent. ‘Electric Forest’ Playhouse, and Denver Center. ter breakdowns for these as yet. For more info, visit www.central- •• Company: Combined LORT Theatres/ “Treasure Island” will be adapted from ‘Other Desert Cities’ squaretheater.org. Elissa Myers Casting. Staff: Paul the novel by Robert Louis Stevenson. •• Pays: $386/wk. min. Equity NEAT Fouquet and Karie Koppel, casting dirs. “Thaddeus & Slocum” is set in Chicago Sat. Apr. 4 Contract. •• Seasons run in Rochester, NY; in the early 20th century and concerns Cleveland, OH; Denver, CO. the adventures of a vaudevillians team Univison’s ‘La Banda’ ‘One Destiny’ •• Seeking—All Roles: males & females, of two male performers, one white and Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park •• Casting understudies and possible 18+, all ethnicities. one black, in show business at that ‘The Underground Effect’ replacements for “One Destiny,” by •• Equity Principal Auditions will be held time. For “Thaddeus & Slocum” we are Richard Hellesen. April 15 from 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. also notably looking for an African •• Company: Ford’s Theatre. Staff: (lunch, 1-2 p.m.) at Actors’ Equity American male and an African Mon. Apr. 6 Patrick Pearson, dir. of artistic pro- Association Audition Center, 165 West American female who are skilled tap ‘Punk Punk’ gramming/DC casting dir.; Jeremy 46th St., 16th Fl., NYC, 10036.EPA rules dancers (note on resume). Lewis, casting assoc.; Mark Ramont, ‘Black River Falls’ are in effect. A monitor will be pro- •• Equity Principal Auditions will be held dir. vided.Prepare one brief monologue or April 24 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (lunch, •• Currently in production. one brief song or a one minute mono- 12:30-1 p.m.) and April 25 from 10 a.m.-4 Tue. Apr. 7 ••Seeking—Harry Hawk: male, 20-45, all logue and 16 bars of a song. Bring sheet p.m. (lunch, 12:30-1 p.m.) at AEA Victory Gardens Theatre (also 4/8) ethnicities, an actor, hides the shock of music in correct key. Accompanist pro- Chicago, 557 W. Randolph St., 1st fl., Lincoln’s death by concentrating on his vided. Bring picture and resume. Chicago, IL, 60661. EPA rules are in ‘Coping’ work. Also plays Thomas Raybold, John •• Pays $836/wk. Equity LORT B, C, and D effect. A monitor will be provided. Buckingham, and Dr. Charles Sabin Contracts. •• For an audition appointment, Equity Weds. Apr. 8 Taft; understudy and possible replace- members call (312) 641-0406, 9:30 a.m.- ment. Harry Ford: male, 25-45, all eth- ‘Synapse’ Curious Theatre Company 12:30 p.m. or 3-4:30 p.m. beginning Apr. nicities, business manager of Ford’s 2015-16 Season 17. Theatre, beat upover the death of •• Seeking actors for Curious Theatre •• Prepare one monologue of not to For the full auditions calendar, Lincoln, also plays John Mathews and Company’s 2015-16 Season. Season exceed two minutes. Selections should visit backstage.com/auditions Ned Spangler; understudy and possible includes “The Flick,” (Annie Baker, have a contemporary or 19th century replacement. writer. Rehearsals begin Aug. 10; runs English novel sensibility. Actors should •• Equity Principal Auditions will be held Sept. 5-Oct. 17); “Marcus” (or “The also highlight any music, acrobatic or April 7 from 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. (lunch, Secret of Sweet”) (Tarell Alvin circus skills. 1-1:30 p.m.) at Shakespeare Theatre McCraney, writer. Rehearsals begin •• Pays $562/wk. Equity CAT IV-V (by appointment; lunch, 12-12:30 p.m.) Rehearsal Studios, 507 8th St., SE, Oct. 12; runs Nov. 7-Dec. 19); “Sex With Contract. at Merrimack Repertory Theatre, 132 Washington, DC. A monitor will not be Strangers” (Laura Eason, writer. Warren St., Lowell, MA, 01852. A moni- provided. The producer will run all Rehearsals begin Dec. 21; runs Jan. Merrimack Repertory Theatre, tor will not be provided. The producer aspects of this audition. 16-Feb. 20, 2016); “Elliot, A Soldier’s 2015-16 Season will run all aspects of this audition. •• Prepare two contrasting contemporary Fugue” (Quiara Alegria Hudes, writer. •• Seeking Equity actors for Merrimack •• For an audition appointment, Equity monologues not to exceed three min- Rehearsals begin Feb. 15; runs Mar. Repertory Theatre’s upcoming 2015-16 members email/call [email protected] utes. Bring picture and resume. Actors 12-Apr. 23, 2016); “White Guy on the season. No roles will be understudied. or (978) 654-7593. Equity members will be seen on a first come, first served Bus” (Bruce Graham, writer. Rehearsals Season includes: “The Lion” (Benjamin without appointments seen as time basis. begin Apr. 18; runs May 14-June 24). Scheuer, writer; Sean Daniels, dir.); “I permits. •• Pays $461/wk min. Equity TYA •• Company: Curious Theatre Company. and You” (Lauren Gunderson, writer; •• Actors are asked to prepare one con- Contract. Staff: Chip Walton, prod. artistic dir.; Sean Daniels, dir. Rehearsals begin temporary monologue. Bring pix & Dee Covington, ed. dir.; Christy Sept. 15, 2015; runs Oct. 1-Nov. 1); “It’s a resumes, stapled together. Merrimack Orlando Shakespeare Theater Montour-Larson, artistic company Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play” (Joe Repertory will also be attending Stage •• Seeking Equity actors and actor/sing- member; John Jurcheck, assoc. prod. Landry, writer); “The White Chip” Source AEA Auditions on Apr. 13 (10 ers for various roles and ensemble in •• Season runs in Denver, CO. (Sean Daniels, writer; Cheryl Heller, dir. a.m.-6 p.m.) at the Boston Center for Orlando Shakespeare Theater’s ••Seeking—All Roles: males & females, Rehearsals begin Dec. 15, 2015; runs the Arts, 539 Tremont St., Boston, MA. upcoming 2015-16 season. Season 18+, all ethnicities. Jan. 6-31); “Tinker to Evers to Chance” •• Pays: $618/wk. min. Equity LORT Non- includes: “Spamalot” (Eric Idle, book- •• Equity Principal Auditions will be held (Mat Smart, writer; Sean Daniels, dir.); Rep D Contract. lyrics; John Du Prez, Eric Idle, and April 11 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and April 13 “The Realness” (Idris Goodwin, writer; Neil Innes, music; Jim Helsinger, dir.; from 1-8 p.m. at Curious Theatre Wendy Goldberg, dir. Rehearsals begin Nora Theatre Company 2015-16 Steve MacKinnon, music dir. Company, 1080 Acoma St., Denver, CO, Feb. 23; runs Mar. 16-Apr. 10); and Season Rehearsals begin Aug. 18; runs Sept. 80204. EPA Rules are in effect. A moni- “Home of the Brave” (Lila Rose Kaplan, •• Casting the 2015-16 Season for Nora 11-Oct. 11); “Backersfield Mist” tor will not be provided. The producer writer; Sean Daniels, dir. Rehearsals Theatre Company. Season includes: (Stephen Sachs, writer; Mark Routhier, will run all aspects of this audition. begin Mar. 29; runs Apr. 20-May 15). “Precious Little” (Madeline George, dir. Rehearsals begin Sept. 22; runs •• Prepare two contrasting contemporary •• Company: Merrimack Repertory playwright; Lee Mikeska Gardner, dir. Oct. 16-Nov. 15); “Peter and the monologues not exceeding four minutes Theatre. Staff: Peter Crewe, assoc. Rehearsals begin Dec. 22, 2015; runs Starcatcher” (Rick Elice, writer. combined. For more info, visit www. prod.; Sean Daniels, artistic dir. Jan. 14-Feb. 14, 2016); and Tom Rehearsals begin Nov. 11; runs Dec. curioustheatre.org or email john@curi- •• Season rehearses and runs in Lowell, Stoppard’s “Arcadia” (Rehearsals begin 5-28, 2015); “Dancing Lessons” oustheatre.org. No phone calls. MA. Mar. 13, 2016; runs Apr. 7-May 8, 2016). (rehearsals begin Dec. 15, 2015; runs •• Pays $309/wk. Equity SPT 3 Contract. •• Seeking—Equity Actors: males & •• Company: Nora Theatre Company. Jan. 8-Feb. 7, 2016); “The Tempest” females, 18+, all ethnicities. Staff: Lee Mikeska Gardner, artistic dir. (William Shakespeare, writer; Anne Lookingglass Theatre Season •• Equity Principal Auditions will be held •• Season rehearses and performs in Hering, dir. Rehearsals begin Jan. 5; •• Seeking actors for Lookingglass April 23 from 9:15 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (by Cambridge, MA. runs Feb. 12-Mar. 27) in repertory with Theatre’s 2015-2016 mainstage season. appointment; lunch, noon-1 p.m.) at •• Seeking—Actors: males & females, 18+, “Pericles” (William Shakespeare, Season includes “Treasure Island” Boston Center for the Arts, 539 Tremont all ethnicities, for various principal writer; Jim Helsinger, dir. Rehearsals (Mary Zimmerman, dir. Run begins St., Boston, MA, 02116. A monitor will roles. begin Jan. 5; runs Feb. 26-Mar. 26); Oct. 7); “Blood Wedding” (Daniel not be provided. The producer will run •• Equity Principal Auditions will be held and “Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Ostling, dir. Run begins Mar. 2); all aspects of this audition. April 15 from 9:30 a.m.-9 p.m. (by Spike” (Christopher Durang, writer. “Thaddeus and Slocum” (Nicole Brooks •• Local Equity Principal Auditions will appointment; breaks, 1-2 p.m. & 5-6 Rehearsals begin Mar. 8; runs Apr. & Krissy Vanderwarder, dirs. Run be held April 22 from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. p.m.) at Central Square Theater, 450 1-May 1).

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•• Company: Orlando Shakespeare The Horowitz Center for the Arts, EPA rules are in effect. A monitor will •• Auditions will be held by appt. April 8 Theater. Staff: Jim Helsinger, artistic Howard Community College, Columbia, not be provided. The producer will run from 1-8 p.m. at Spotlight Dance & dir.; PJ Albert, managing dir. MD, 21044. A monitor will not be pro- all aspects of this audition. Entertainment, 7751 Kingspointe •• Season rehearses and runs in Orlando, vided. The producer will run all aspects •• For an audition appointment, Equity Pkwy., Ste. 102, Orlando, FL, 32819.

PLAYS FL. of this audition. members email auditions@speakeasys- •• Send submissions to murdermyster- •• Seeking—Equity Actors: males & •• For an audition appointment, Equity tage.com (preferred) or call (617) 482- [email protected]. Note: Auditions are females, 18+, all ethnicities. Equity members call (443) 518-1510 (Mon.- 3279. Be sure to include a contact phone improv based. Actor/Singers: males & females, 18+, all Thurs., 10 a.m.- 2 p.m.) beginning Apr. number and email, Equity status, and •• The Murder Mystery Company pays a ethnicities. 7. Equity members without appoint- the hour during which you would like base $75/performance via direct •• Equity Principal Auditions will be held ments seen as time permits. Non- to be seen. You will receive an email or deposit. Company will also reimburse April 14 from 1-9 p.m. (by appointment; Equity actors may also be seen as time phone call confirming your audition gas and pay for travel expenses. If you

MUSICALS accompanist provided; lunch, 5-6 p.m.), permits. time. Equity Members without appoint- choose to travel to a non-local perfor- April 15 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (by •• Prepare two contrasting contemporary ments will be seen throughout the mance, the company will handle flights appointment; accompanist provided; monologues under five minutes total. audition day, as time permits. and lodging. lunch 1-2 p.m.) and April 16 from 1-9 No songs or classical monologues. Rehearsals begin 26 days before the p.m. (by appointment; no accompanist; Bring pix & resumes, stapled together. first public performance of each show. Victory Gardens Theatre lunch 5-6 p.m.) at Lowndes For more info, visit www.repstage.org. Scripts available for perusal at •• Seeking actors for Victory Gardens Shakespeare Center, 812 E. Rollins St., •• Pays: $518/wk. min. Equity SPT Tier 8 StageSource office, 15 Channel Center Theatre 2015-16 Season. Season Orlando, FL, 32802. A monitor will not Contract. St, Ste 103 Boston or at www.stage- includes “Sucker Punch” (Dexter be provided. The producer will run all source.org. You may audition with Bullard, dir. Runs Sept. 18-Oct. 18); aspects of this audition. Signature Theatre (& Arena material from one or more of the sea- “Never The Sinner” (Gary Griffin, dir. •• For an audition appointment, Equity Stage), DC son’s shows. You may also prepare a Runs Nov. 6-Dec. 12); “Cocked” (Joanie members visit http://www.meetme.so/ •• Casting the Signature Theatre and monologue of choice. Readers and Schultz, dir. Runs Feb. 12-Mar. 13); OSTAuditions to schedule a time slot Arena Stage 2015-2016 seasons. See New material from the scripts will be avail- “Hillary and Clinton” (Chay Yew, dir. (preferred method) or email auditions@ York listing for the season shows. able at the auditions. Bring two copies Runs Apr. 1-May 1); “The House That orlandoshakes.org. Equity members •• Company: Signature Theatre. Staff: of stapled picture and resume. Will Not Stand” (Chay Yew, dir. Runs without appointments seen as time Walter Ware III, resident casting dir. •• Pays $386/wk. Equity NEAT Contract. June 10-July 10). permits. Prepare one monologue only, (Signature Theatre); Amelia Powell, •• Company: Victory Gardens Theatre. not to exceed two minutes total. To casting dir. (Arena Stage). The Murder Mystery Company, ••Season runs in Chicago, IL. audition for “Spamalot,” singer/actors •• Season rehearses and performs in Baltimore ••Seeking—All Roles: males & females, should additionally prepare 16 bars of Arlington, VA. •• Seeking theatrical/improv actors for 18+, all ethnicities. an uptempo or comedic song in the •• Seeking—Equity Actors and Actor/ The Murder Mystery Company in •• Equity Principal Auditions will be held style of the show. It is acceptable to sing Singers: males & females, 18+, all eth- Baltimore. Casting director states: “The April 7 from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. (lunch, 1-2 a selection from “Spamalot.” Dancing nicities, for various principal roles & Murder Mystery Company has been p.m.), April 8 from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. will only be required for “Spamalot” ensemble in the 2015-16 season shows. active in the national theater commu- (lunch, 1-2 p.m.) and April 9 from 11 callbacks. Sides and sheet music avail- •• Equity Principal Auditions will be held nity for over ten years and is third in a.m.-5 p.m. (lunch, 1-2 p.m.) at Victory able at http://orlandoshakes.org/audi- April 14 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (lunch, 1-2 record ticket sales in the US. Our shows Gardens Theater, 2433 N. Lincoln Ave., tions. Reader provided. Bring two p.m.) and April 15 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. run year-round, with a multitude of fun Chicago, IL, 60614. EPA rules are in copies of your stapled headshot/ (lunch, 1-2 p.m.) at Arena Stage, 1101 6th themes changing periodically to give effect. A monitor will be provided. resume. All roles available unless oth- Street SW, Washington, DC, 20024.A our repeat customers something new to •• For an audition appointment, Equity erwise specified. Callbacks for monitor will not be provided. The pro- look forward to.” members call (312) 641-0406, 9:30 a.m.- “Spamalot” are Apr. 20 (10 a.m.-3 p.m. ducer will run all aspects of this •• Company: TMMC. Staff: Ron Austin, 12:30 p.m. or 3-4:30 p.m. only. men; 4-7 p.m. women). Callbacks for all audition. casting dir. •• Prepare two contrasting, contempo- non-musicals are Apr. 22 (12-7 p.m.) and •• No advanced appointments. AEA mem- •• Performances are held-year round in rary monologues, no more than one Apr. 24 (12-7 p.m.). bers seen on first come, first serve the Baltimore, MD area. and a half minutes each (three minutes •• Pays: $638 for LOA shows, approval basis. Actors will also be auditioning •• Seeking—Actor: males & females, 18+, total). Bring a headshot and resume. pending (ref. to LORT). Equity LOA. for Arena Stage’s upcoming season at all ethnicities. Actor: males & females, •• Pays $371/wk. Equity CAT Tier III Pays: $472 for SPT 7 shows. Pays: $645 these calls. See separate notice for 18+, all ethnicities. Contract. for Equity SPT 10 Shows. Equity SPT Arena Stage’s season info. •• Auditions will be held by appt. April 13 Contract. •• Prepare a short monologue or a short from 4-8 p.m. at Ikaro’s, 4901 Eastern song or a one-minute monologue and 16 Ave., Baltimore, MD, 21224. Rep Stage, 2015-16 Season bars of a song. Auditions may not •• Send submissions to racastingdirec- •• Casting Rep Stage’s upcoming 2015-16 exceed three minutes. Accompanist [email protected]. MUSICALS season. Season includes: “The will be provided. Bring two copies of •• The Murder Mystery Company pays a Baltimore Waltz” (Paula Vogel, writer; your headshot and resume. base $75/performance via direct ‘Crossing’ Suzanne Beal, dir. Runs Aug. 26-Sept. •• Pays $776/wk. (C) and $618/wk. (D). deposit. Company also reimburses gas •• Casting “Crossing,” a musical. 13, 2015); “Technicolor Life” (Jamie Equity LORT Non-Rep C and D and pay for travel expenses. If you ••Company: American Repertory Brandli, writer; Joseph W. Ritsch, dir. Contracts. choose to travel to a non-local perfor- Theatre. Staff: Mark Lunsford, prod.; runs Oct. 21-Nov. 8, 2015); “The mance, the company will handle flights Diane Paulus, dir.; Matthew Aucoin, Antigone Project: A Play in 5 Parts” SpeakEasy Stage Co. 2015-16 and lodging. music. (Tanya Barfield, Karen Hartman, Chiori Season •• Rehearsals begin Apr. 27; runs May Miyagawa, Lynn Nottage, and Caridad •• Seeking actors for the SpeakEasy Stage The Murder Mystery Company, 29-June 5 in Cambridge, MA. Svich, writers; Joseph W. Ritsch, dir. Co. 2015-16 Season. Season includes Orlando •• Seeking—Walt Whitman: males & Runs Feb. 17-Mar. 6, 2016); and “Appropriate” (Branden Jacobs- •• Seeking local theatrical/improv actors females, 18-45, all ethnicities, baritone. “Hunting and Gathering” (Brooke Jenkins, writer. Rehearses Aug. 17-Sept. for The Murder Mystery Company. John Wormley: males & females, 18-45, Berman, writer; Kasi Campbell, dir. 11; runs Sept. 12-Oct. 10); “Casa Casting director states: “The Murder all ethnicities, tenor. Freddie Stowers: Dates: Apr. 6-24, 2016). Valentina” (Harvey Fierstein, writer; Mystery Company has been active in males & females, 18-45, African •• Company: Rep Stage at Howard Scott Edmiston, dir. Rehearses Sept. the national theater community for American, bass. Messenger: males & Community College. Staff: Suzanne 28-Oct. 23; runs Oct. 24-Nov. 21); over ten years and is third in record females, 18-45, all ethnicities, soprano. Beal & Joseph Ritsch, co-producing “Bootycandy” (Summer Williams, dir. ticket sales in the U.S. Our shows run Ensemble: males & females, 18-45, all artistic dirs. Rehearses Feb. 15-Mar. 11; runs Mar. year-round, with a multitude of fun ethnicities, six tenor, five bass. •• Season rehearses and runs in 12-Apr. 9). themes changing periodically to give •• Equity Principal Auditions will be held Columbia, MD. •• Company: SpeakEasy Stage Company. our repeat customers something new to April 8 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (lunch, 1-2 •• Seeking—Equity Actors: males & Staff: Paul Daigneault, prod. artistic look forward to.” p.m.) at Loeb Drama Center, 64 Brattle females, 18+, all ethnicities. dir.; Paul Melone, prod. mgr. •• Company: TMMC. Staff: Lisa St., Dance Studio, Cambridge, MA, •• Equity Principal Auditions will be held •• Season runs in Boston, MA. Hamacher, casting dir. 02138. EPA rules are in effect. A monitor April 20 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (by appoint- ••Seeking—All Roles: males & females, •• Performances are held year-round in will not be provided. The producer will ment; lunch, noon-1 p.m.) and April 21 18+, all ethnicities. Orlando, FL, and other major cities in run all aspects of this audition from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (by appointment; •• Equity Principal Auditions will be held Florida. •• For an audition appointment, Equity lunch, noon-1 p.m.) at Rep Stage at April 9 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (lunch, 12:30- •• Seeking—Actor: males & females, 18+, members email crossingauditions@ Howard Community College, 10901 1:30 p.m.) at Calderwood Theatre all ethnicities. Actor: males & females, gmail.com. Members without appoint- Little Patuxent Pky, Studio Theatre @ Pavilion, 527 Tremont St, Boston, MA. 18+, all ethnicities. ments seen as time permits.

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•• Prepare an aria from modern opera. Tennessee Shakespeare Pittsburgh Musical Theater, 327 S. Main Ali Hakim: male, 18+, all ethnicities, Bring picture and resume. For more Company St., Pittsburgh, PA, 15220. EPA rules are Middle Eastern. Gertie Cummings: info, visit www.americanrepertorythe- •• Seeking local Germantown, TN-area in effect. A monitor will not be pro- female, 20-29, all ethnicities. Andrew ater.org. male/female musical theater perform- vided. The producer will run all aspects Carnes: male, 40-59, all ethnicities. •• Pays $836/wk. LORT Non-Rep ers who sing and can read and learn of this audition. Callbacks will be held Cord Elam: male, 30-49, all ethnicities. Contract. sheet music quickly for one-time read- Apr. 19, 1-6 p.m. Ike, Fred, Slim, Mike, Joe, Sam, ings of developing work. Work includes: •• For an audition appointment, visit George: male, 18-39, all ethnicities, cat- ‘Oklahoma!’ “Tenderly, The Rosemary Clooney www.frontporchpgh.com (audition tlemen and farmers; singing and danc- •• Casting “Oklahoma!” Musical” (rehearsals begin May 18, tab). ing ensemble. Ellen, Kate, Sylvie, ••Company: Paramount Theatre. Staff: 2015; reading on May 23); “Midsummer •• Prepare 16-32 bars of a legit musical Armina, Aggie, Anida, Jan: female, Jim Corti, dir.; Trent Stork, assist. dir.; Night” (rehearsals begin June 22; read- theater ballad and 16-32 bars of a classi- 18-39, all ethnicities, prairie women

Tom Vendafreddo, music dir.; Katie ing on June 27); and “Island of the Lost cal art or opera/operetta piece. Bring and farmers; singing and dancing MUSICALS Spelman, choreo.; Kaylee Oost, com- Coeds” (rehearsals begin Aug. 10; read- headshot and resume. Do not sing any ensemble. pany mgr. ing on Aug. 15). songs from “The Light in the Piazza.” •• Seeking submissions from IL. •• Rehearsals begin Aug. 24, 2015; runs •• Company: Tennessee Shakespeare Accompanist provided. Note: Seeking ••Equity Chorus Calls will be held April Sept. 16-Oct. 18 in Aurora, IL. Company. Staff: Dan McCleary, found- trained singers/actors with strong sing- 14 from 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. (male danc- •• Seeking—Curly: male, 20-29, all ethnici- ing and producing artistic dir. ing abilities in operatic and standard ers; sign-in, 9:30 a.m.) and from 2:30-6 ties, a cattle rancher; his macho swagger •• Shows rehearse and run in musical theater styles, in addition to p.m. (female dancers; sign-in, 2 p.m.) at is his worst enemy in getting to Laurey, Germantown, TN. strong acting capabilities. AEA Chicago, 557 W. Randolph St., his true love. Laurey: female, 20-29, all •• Seeking—Musical Theater Performers: •• Pays $400/wk. Equity Guest Artist Tier Chicago, IL, 60661. Chorus rules are in ethnicities, a girl with a defiant streak. males & females, 18+, all ethnicities. II Contract. effect. A monitor will be provided. FILM Though Laurey is very in love with Curly, •• Seeking submissions from TN. •• Be warmed up and ready to dance. she resists his charms. Will Parker: male, ••For consideration email picture and The Wick Theatre 2015 Season Bring jazz or ballet shoes. You may be 20-29, all ethnicities, an expert roper resume to harveykay@tnshakespeare. •• Casting the first two shows of The asked to sing. Prepare two, contrasting and cattleman; good-natured, not too org or mail to Tennessee Shakespeare Wick Theatre’s 2015 Season. Currently 16-32 bar cuts. Feel free to sing from the bright, and continually frustrated by Company, Attn: Musicals Casting, P. O. casting: “Peter Pan” (Michael Ursua, show or in a similar style. Bring sheet Ado Annie’s dalliances. Rope tricks a Box 382143, Germantown TN 38183- dir.-mus. dir.; Angela Morando, choreo. music in your key; an accompanist will plus. Ado Annie: female, 20-29, all eth- 2143. Submissions deadline is Apr. 6. Rehearsals begin May 26; runs June be provided. Bring two copies of head- nicities, late teens/early 20s, a spitfire Seeking submissions from local area 11-28); and “George M!” (Norb Joerder, shot/resume. awakened to the pleasures of romance, actors only (residing within 50 miles dir.-choreo.; Michael Ursua, mus. dir. •• Pays $658/wk. Equity LOA to COST enjoys being desired, but is ultimately a from the theater) for these auditions. Rehearsals begin June 16; runs July Contract. young woman of good morals, always For more info, visit www.tnshake- 2-19, 2015). finding herself exposed to temptation. speare.org. •• Company: The Wick Theatre. Staff: Jud Fry: male, 25-39, all ethnicities, a •• Pays: $462 until June 7. Pays: $476 Marilynn Wick, managing exec. prod. dark, disturbed, restless farm hand; his starting June 8. Equity SPT Tier 7 •• Shows rehearse and perform in Boca intense and crude manner keeps him a Contract. Raton, FL. FEATURE FILMS loner despite his passionate yearning for •• Seeking—Actors Who Sing: males & Laurey. Aunt Eller: female, 40-59, all ‘The Light in the Piazza’ females, 18+, all ethnicities, for various ‘Alvin and the Chipmunks: ethnicities, Laurey’s wise, older, aunt; •• Casting “The Light in the Piazza.” principal roles. Road Chip’ has a bounce in her step that no one can ••Company: Front Porch Theatricals •• Equity Principal Auditions will be held •• Casting featured extra roles for “Alvin keep up with. Ali Hakim: male, 18+, all LLC. April 6 from 12-8 p.m. (by appt.) at The and the Chipmunks: Road Chip,” the ethnicities, Middle Eastern, a traveling •• Rehearsals begin July 27; runs in Wick Theatre & Costume Shop, 7901 N. fourth installment in the “Alvin and salesman with a charm of his own which Sewickley, PA. Federal Highway, Boca Raton, FL, the Chipmunks” franchise. certainly works on Ado Annie. He could •• Seeking—Margaret Johnson: female, 33487. Equity Members without •• Company: 20th Century Fox, sell you anything. Comic chops required. 40-55, African American, Ethnically appointments seen as time permits. A Bagdasarian Productions. Catrett Locke Gertie Cummings: female, 20-29, all eth- Ambiguous / Mixed Race, elegant, self- monitor will not be provided. The pro- Casting. Staff: Randi Mayem Singer, nicities, self-absorbed, with an abrasive possessed, practical and attractive; ducer will run all aspects of this writer; Walt Becker (“Old Dogs”), dir.; bray; a jealous type who thinks she’s bet- vocal range: low A-high G. Clara audition. Rose Locke, casting dir. ter than everyone; has her eye on Curley. Johnson: female, 18-29, all ethnicities, •• For an audition appointment, Equity •• Shoots Apr. 13-14, in Atlanta, GA. Andrew Carnes: male, 40-59, all ethnici- Margaret’s twenty-six-year-old daugh- Members should email Hannah@the- ••Seeking—Country Music Band: male, ties, Ado Annie’s over-protective father; ter; young and naïve for her age; vocal wick.org. No calls. Bring three copies of 18-60, all ethnicities, Seeking a country imposes his moral code on any man who range low A-high A. Fabrizio Naccarelli: pix & resumes, stapled together. 4 piece band that resembles Georgia comes within the sight of Ado Annie. male, 18-29, all ethnicities, good-look- Prepare a traditional musical theater Florida Line members, drums,bass, Cord Elam: male, 30-49, all ethnicities, a ing and charming Florentine; a roman- song. No contemporary. Bring sheet guitar and sax, you will receive the cowman. Ike, Fred, Slim, Mike, Joe, tic; vocal range: low Bb-high A; sings/ music in correct key; accompanist pro- music to learn before hand, but on the Sam, George: male, 18-39, all ethnicities, speaks in Italian. Giuseppe Naccarelli: vided but may not transpose. Callbacks day of filming will only pantomime to cattlemen and farmers; singing and male, 18-29, all ethnicities, Fabrizio’s will be Apr. 8 (8 a.m.-12 p.m.). For more already recorded music. dancing ensemble. Ellen, Kate, Sylvie, slightly older brother; handsome ladies’ info, visit thewick.org. •• Seeking submissions from GA. Armina, Aggie, Anida, Jan: female, man; vocal range: Bb-D; sings/speaks in •• Pays: $586/wk. min. Equity SPT Tier 9 ••Send submissions to alvin4atl@gmail. 18-39, all ethnicities, prairie women and Italian. Franca Naccarelli: female, 18+, Contract. com. farmers; singing and dancing ensemble. all ethnicities, Guiseppe’s wife; strong, •• Include pictures of all band members •• Equity Principal Auditions will be held passionate and jealous; vocal range: and measurements. April 13 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (lunch, low Bb-high B; sings/speaks in Italian. •• Pays $120/8 hrs. 1:30-2:30 p.m.) at AEA Chicago, 557 W. Signor Naccarelli: female, 22-30, all Randolph St., Chicago, IL, 60661.EPA ethnicities, Fabrizio’s father; very CHORUS CALLS ‘Arms And The Dudes’ Rules are in effect. A monitor will be charming. Signora Naccarelli: males & •• Casting background for the feature provided. females, 40-59, all ethnicities, ‘Oklahoma!’ film, “Arms And The Dudes,” starring •• For an audition appointment, call (312) Fabrizio’s mother; cunning and intelli- •• Casting “Oklahoma!” Jonah Hill and Miles Teller. 641-0406, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. or 3-4:30 gent; vocal range: low C#-high B; sings/ ••Company: Paramount Theatre. Staff: •• Company: Green Hat Films, Mark p.m. only beginning Apr. 6. speaks in Italian. Roy Johnson: males & Jim Corti, dir.; Trent Stork, assist. dir.; Gordon Company, Central Casting. •• Prepare two contrasting 16-32 bar cuts. females, 40-55, all ethnicities, Tom Vendafreddo, music dir.; Katie Staff: Todd Phillips (“The Hangover”), Feel free to sing songs from the show or Margaret’s husband; cold businessman; Spelman, choreo.; Kaylee Oost, com- dir. in a similar style. Bring sheet music in will also double in the ensemble. pany mgr. •• Shoots April-May in Miami, FL. your key; an accompanist will be pro- Catherine Hiatt: female, 20-30, all eth- •• Rehearsals begin Aug. 24, 2015; runs ••Seeking—Military Background: males vided. Bring two copies of headshot/ nicities, arcs from an ambitious, fresh- Sept. 16-Oct. 18 in Aurora, IL. & females, 18-55, all ethnicities. resume. Note: We recommend choosing faced girl in a new relationship to a •• Seeking—Curly: male, 20-29, all eth- Civilians: males & females, 18-55, all musical theatre songs written prior to woman stunned by a betrayal and a nicities. Laurey: female, 20-29, all eth- ethnicities. Middle Eastern 1969 that you connect with personally divorce that she is only beginning to nicities. Will Parker: male, 20-29, all Background: males & females, 18-55, and that show vocal and dramatic understand; vocal range: F3-D#5. ethnicities. Ado Annie: female, 18-29, Middle Eastern. range. •• Equity Principal Auditions will be held all ethnicities, late teens/early 20s. Jud •• Seeking submissions from FL. •• Pays $658/wk. Equity LOA to COST April 17 from 5-10 p.m. (by appt.), and Fry: male, 25-39, all ethnicities. Aunt ••Send submissions to moviesubmis- Contract. April 18 from 5-10 p.m. (by appt.) at Eller: female, 40-59, all ethnicities, . [email protected].

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•• Some pay. dir.; Tammy Smith, casting dir. Morris, a valuable artifact worth mil- females, 20-50, Hispanic. Attractive •• Shoots this April in Senioa, GA. lions on the black market; his kidnap- Females: female, 18-30, all ethnicities, ‘Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime ••Seeking—1930’s Townsfolk: males & ping of Moira Flynn and threats to her attractive, skinny, emaciated from lack Walk’ females, 18-75, Caucasian. daughters set the entire film into of feeding on humans, must be com- •• Casting background for the feature ••Seeking submissions from GA. motion; Alistair is tall, thin, and fortable wearing a bikini on screen. film “Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk,” •• Submit your name, contact info, dresses in expensive professional •• Seeking submissions from TX. starring Joe Alwyn. Project description: height, weight, age, location, all cloth- clothes; immoral, ruthless, unsympa- ••Send submissions to thirdcoastex- “An infantryman recounts the final ing sizes, and recent photos (face & thetic, and doesn’t suffer fools or [email protected]. hours before he and his fellow soldiers body, not headshots) to tammysmith- nonsense; he sees Moira, Diana, and •• If you have a vehicle you are willing to return to Iraq.” [email protected]. Sophia as annoyances to be used and use for the scene, include a photo of it •• Company: Sony Pictures, Catrett •• Some pay. then discarded. Moira Flynn: female, with your submission. Seeking new Locke Casting. Staff: Ang Lee, dir.; Rose 45-60, Caucasian, after the death of faces only. Must be Texas resident with Locke, casting dir. ‘The Big Short’ her husband, a museum curator, his- valid Texas ID, who lives in or at least •• Shoots May 5-8, 11-15, 18 and June 2-4 •• Casting for the feature film “The Big torian Moira Flynn traveled the world close to Austin, TX. Do not submit if in Atlanta, GA. Short” starring Brad Pitt, Christian hunting down rare artifacts with her you’re not local to the area or nearby. •• Seeking—Executive: male, 21-60, all Bale, and Ryan Gosling. two young daughters in tow; she is New faces only who haven’t appeared ethnicities, seeking an executive type •• Company: Caballero Casting, Plan B smart, loyal, loving, and strong, prac- on this show yet. Must have a flexible that has a tough exterior, those from Entertainment, Paramount Pictures. tically the female equivalent of schedule with full day and night avail- Texas and have the Texas look are Staff: Dede Gardner, prod.; Brad Pitt, Indiana Jones; her role in the film is ability, and your own reliable transpor- encouraged to apply, need to be put prod.; Adam McKay, writer/dir. small, but her example and kidnap- tation to get to set. together and sharp looking. •• Shoots Apr. 6 & May 15 in New Orleans, ping inspire her daughter to step up •• If submitting for High Clientele and FILM •• Seeking submissions from GA. LA. and become a hero. have a luxury vehicle, please send ••Send submissions to BillyLynnAtl@ •• Seeking—Twin Boys: male, 5-7, •• Seeking submissions from FL. photo submission if you would like it to gmail.com. Caucasian, Hispanic, identical, brown ••Send submissions to [email protected]. appear on screen. •• Include three pictures (head and body) hair. edu. •• Pays $79.75/day. age, height, weight, and all contact •• Seeking submissions from LA. •• Meals and craft services provided. info. ••Send submissions to thebigshortex- ‘Rectify’

TV & VIDEOTV •• Pays $120/8 hrs. [email protected]. •• Casting background for the Sundance •• Some pay. Channel drama “Rectify,” starring ‘Captain America 3: Civil War’ Aden Young and J. Smith-Cameron. •• Casting the Marvel Studios feature SCRIPTED TV & VIDEO Project description: “Daniel Holden film “Captain America 3: Civil War,” must put his life back together after starring Chris Evans, Robert Downey ‘Badlands’ serving 19 years on Georgia’s Death Jr., Jeremy Renner & Scarlett STUDENT FILMS •• Casting for the AMC Television pilot Row before DNA evidence calls his con- Johansson. “Badlands.” Project description: “A viction into question.” •• Company: Marvel Studios, Walt Disney ‘Diana Flynn and the Sword of mighty warrior and a young boy search •• Company: Sundance Channel, Extras Studios Motion Pictures. Staff: Anthony Sir Morris’ for enlightenment in a ruthless terri- Casting Atlanta. Staff: Ray McKinnon, Russo & Joe Russo (“You, Me and •• Casting “Diana Flynn and the Sword of tory controlled by feudal barons.” exec. prod. Dupree”), dirs.; Tammy Smith, extras Sir Morris,” an action-adventure stu- •• Company: Batherson Casting, AMC •• Shoots April in Griffin, GA. casting dir. dent film for FSU. Television, Entertainment One. Staff: ••Seeking—Griffin Residents: males & •• Shoots April-July in the Atlanta, GA •• Company: FSU College of Motion Alfred Gough & Miles Millar, creators/ females, 18-70, all ethnicities, men and area. Picture Arts. Staff: Phillip Thomas, dir. exec prods. women of all types who live in the •• Seeking—Russian Men: male, 25-65, •• Shoots in Tallahasse, FL. •• Shoots mid May in New Orleans, LA. Griffin area to be background. Caucasian, tough types, character ••Seeking—Diana Flynn: female, 18-30, ••Seeking—Stand-Ins: male, 18+, •• Seeking submissions from GA. types, burly types, beards area plus but Caucasian, intelligent, independent, Caucasian, Hispanic, 5’7,” 135 lbs, dark ••Submit a recent photo, age, height, not mandatory, seeking Russians, athletic, strong, and witty; a histori- hair preferred, martial arts experience weight, all contact info, and make/ Eastern Europeans and Slavic types cal researcher who works for her a plus. model/year/color of car to rectifyex- (Polish, Czech, Serbian, etc), shooting mother, treasure hunter Moira Flynn; •• Seeking submissions from LA. [email protected]. in May. Military Officers / Officials : when her mother is kidnapped, Diana ••To apply, please register at www. •• Some pay. male, 50-75, all ethnicities, distin- seizes her chance to step into the mycastingfile.com for free. guished looking men, former military is spotlight. Patrick Murphy: male, •• Some pay. ‘Scream’ a plus but not mandatory, please 22-35, all ethnicities, the museum •• Casting for the MTV series “Scream” describe any prior military experience, security guard; he was a soldier ‘Finding Carter’ (shooting title: “Hush”), based on the shooting in May. African Men & before coming home and taking the •• Casting background for the MTV movie franchise of the same name. Women: males & females, 18-75, quiet job of a museum security guard; series, “Finding Carter,” starring •• Company: Central Casting Louisiana. African Descent, ethnic wardrobe a strong, athletic, honest, takes his job Kathryn Prescott and Milena Govich. Dimension Films. MTV. Staff: Wes plus but not necessary, please list your seriously; he is taken largely by sur- •• Company: MTV, Catrett Locke Casting. Craven, exec prod.; Harvey Weinstein, African country of origin, shooting in prise when Diana Flynn breaks in to Staff: Scott Speer, dir.; Rose Locke, exec prod.; Bob Weinstein, exec prod.; May. College Students & Alumni Types: his museum; spends most of the film casting dir. Cathy Konrad, exec prod. males & females, 18-60, all ethnicities, discovering whom he should trust. •• Shoots Apr. 6 in Atlanta, GA. •• Shoots April-July in Baton Rouge, LA. Ivy League appropriate attire required, Sophia Flynn: female, 18-26, ••Seeking—Seamstress: female, 18-70, ••Seeking—High School Students: males shooting in May. Caucasian, the youngest daughter of all ethnicities, must be an experienced & females, 18-25, all ethnicities. •• Seeking submissions from GA. Moira Flynn; unlike her mother Moira seamstress. Teachers: males & females, 25+, all eth- ••Send submissions to sputnikextras@ and older sister Diana, Sophia is more •• Seeking submissions from GA. nicities. Police: males & females, 25-59, gmail.com. comfortable behind a computer doing ••Submit three pictures, your height, all ethnicities. •• Include your name, age, contact info, research, rather than breaking into a weight, age, and phone number to •• Seeking submissions from LA. location, height, weight, all clothing museum; carries the comedic relief of [email protected]. ••Send submissions to hush@central- sizes, two recent photos (face & body), the film; smart, witty, a little nerdy, •• Some pay. casting.com. and if possible a photo of you dressed and loyal; brave and never abandons •• Some pay. “looking the part” for what you are sub- her loved ones. Alistair Cromwell: ‘From Dusk Till Dawn’ mitting for. Must be local hire to male, 40-60, Caucasian, a ruthless •• Casting for the El Rey TV series “From ‘The Originals’ Atlanta, GA area. fortune hunter and black-market Dusk Till Dawn.” •• Casting background for The CW TV •• Some pay. dealer; he is a cunning Machiavellian •• Company: Third Coast Extras, series “The Originals,” starring Joseph villain who prefers to use threats and Rodriguez International Pictures. Staff: Morgan and Danielle Campbell. ‘In Dubious Battle’ intimidation to get what he wants; Robert Rodriguez, exec. prod.; Beth •• Company: The CW. Warner Bros. •• Casting the feature film “In Dubious however, Alistair will not hesitate to Sepko, casting dir. Television. CBS Television Studios. Battle,” based on a John Steinbeck kill in order to claim the Sword of Sir •• Shoots this spring in Austin, TX. Staff: Tammy Smith, background cast- novel of the same name starring James ••Seeking—High End Clientele: males & ing dir. Franco, Bryan Cranston, Selena Gomez, VISIT BACKSTAGE.COM/CASTING females, 18-60, all ethnicities. High •• Shoots this April in Atlanta, GA. Robert Duvall & Danny McBride. for full character breakdowns, script School Jocks: male, 18-22, all ethnici- ••Seeking—Witches: female, 25-65, all • ties. : female, 18-22, ethnicities, intense looking witch • Company: RabbitBandini Productions. sides and more casting notices High School Girls Staff: Matt Rager, writer; James Franco, all ethnicities. Hispanics: males & types.

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•• Seeking submissions from GA. AZ, 85016. •• Records remotely weekly. ••Send submissions to originalsextras@ •• Visit http://www.azcardinals.com/ ••Seeking—Larger Dog Co-Host: male, gmail.com. cheerleaders/auditions.html for 18+, all ethnicities, watchful, gentle, •• Include current photos, contact num- detailed information and to pre-regis- OFF THE CHARTS easygoing, friendly, calm; the calm, ber, email, location (city & state), age, ter. Pre-registered applicants (those BY REBECCA WELCH easygoing larger dog is a gentle and height/weight, and measurements. who have turned in the application film patient fellow, although he is not overly •• Some pay. prior to Mar. 30) will receive the choice playful; he is devoted to his family and of contestant numbers. Applicants not ‘Nine Lives’ is willing to please, although at his own ‘Underground’ pre-registered need to bring a com- Ronna Kress is currently casting pace; he can be stubborn; he is not •• Casting for the WGN America televi- pleted packet to registration on the day the flick about a businessman– aggressive, but can still bark if neces- sion series “Underground” starring of auditions. It is recommended that sary; deeper voice. Smaller Dog turned–house cat that’s set to Jurnee Smollett-Bell and Christopher walk-ups arrive promptly at 12 p.m. to Co-Host: male, 18+, all ethnicities, Meloni. Project description: “The series ensure sufficient time to register. Wear start filming this May in Montreal. playful, feisty, alert, self-assured, follows a group of slaves who plan a a crop/half top, shorts, and dance shoes quick, independent; this brave and daring escape from a Georgia planta- or sneakers (no platforms or heels) and tv jaunty little aristocrat is loved, tion to cross 600 miles to freedom, your hair and make-up in a way that respected, and adored for all his idio- aided along the way by a secret aboli- complements your features; it is recom- ‘The X-Files’ syncrasies; an independent and stub- tionist couple running a station on the mended that you wear an outfit that Prepare your tinfoil hat because born character, the smaller dog is also Underground Railroad, as they evade makes you stand out. Semi-finals are the classic FOX series is set to quite sensitive to praise and blame; those tasked with bringing them back, Apr. 12 and finals are Apr. 13-15. Email independent, intelligent, and hilarious dead or alive.” questions to [email protected]. shoot six new episodes this June in his dignified seriousness, he’s a true •• Company: Caballero Casting, Sony net. in Vancouver with the help of terrier; despite his size, he doesn’t yap: Pictures Television, WGN America. •• $25 audition fee required. All appli- casting director Rick Millikan. he barks; he has a powerful bark that Staff: Akiva Goldsman, exec. prod.; Joe cants must have a full-time job or be a can scare the wits out of the unsuspect- Pokaski, co-creator/exec. prod.; Misha full-time student. ing burglar or delivery person; mid- to Green, co-creator/co-prod.; Anthony film upper-range voice. Hemmingway, dir. ‘Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk’ •• Seeking submissions nationwide. •• Shooting starts April 17 tentatively, in A young private is brought home ••Apply on Backstage.com. Vacherie, Baton Rouge, and St. ••In your cover letter, describe your rela- Francisville, LA. CRUISE LINES from a highly publicized battle tionship and experience with dogs, note •• Seeking—Contortionist: male, 18+, in Iraq for a promotional tour in your availability, and provide any exam- African American. Carnival Cruise Lines, Singers this Avy Kaufman cast film. ples of previous work that you would •• Seeking submissions from LA. & Dancers like to share with the casting team. ••Send submissions to undergroundrail- •• Seeking high quality triple-threat per- •• Coordinator states: “This is a pro-bono [email protected]. formers with contemporary vocal styles Looking for more information? opportunity at the outset and will tran- •• We will have strict hair guidelines and and lyrical, jazz, or hip-hop dance Visit Backstage.com/Call Sheet sition to a paid position upon comple- costume sizes. Men should grow out experience for Carnival Cruise Lines. for thousands more listings! tion of pilot episode. Pay will be based hair and facial hair. Please note any tat- •• Company: Carnival Cruise Lines. on a per-episode rate.” toos and piercings or modern dental ••Contract dates vary. work such as metal braces or gold teeth. ••Seeking—Singers Who Dance: males & Please include ant photos or videos females, 18+, all ethnicities, experi- exhibiting contortion. enced stylistic vocalists with strong where technical exercises & contrast- •• Some pay. performance qualities and dance back- ing combinations will be taught. Dress WORKSHOPS ground; females must belt to a D or E; in close-fitting dance attire. For more males must belt to Ab and have a info, visit http://carnivalentertain- Broadway Artists Alliance, strong falsetto. Dancers Who Sing: ment.com/auditions. For a closer look National Audition Tour males & females, 18+, all ethnicities, at Playlist Productions’ shows, go to •• Seeking advanced young musical the- DANCERS & experienced dancers with strong abil- www.carnivalentertainment.com/ atre performers (ages 8-21) for BBA’s ity in lyrical, jazz, and hip-hop that playlist. upcoming intensives, master classes, CHOREOGRAPHERS sing well. •• Pays a competitive rate, and includes industry showcases, and performance •• Auditions will be held April 8 at 10 a.m. preferred living accommodations and opportunities in NYC. BAA states: Arizona Cardinals (singers who dance) and April 9 at 10 other benefits. “Work one-on-one with the stars and Cheerleaders a.m. (dancers who sing) at Mason Dance casting directors of your favorite VARIETY •• Seeking cheerleaders for the 2015 Center, 600-B Reading Road, Mason, Broadway shows. Participants will Arizona Cardinals. Casting personnel OH, 45040. And April 8 at 10 a.m. (sing- study song interpretation, audition state: “Imagine cheering and dancing ers who dance) and April 9 at 10 a.m. technique, and Broadway dance with in front of 65,000 fans, being a role (dancers who sing) at Mason Dance RADIO & PODCASTS Tony Award-winning guests, Broadway model for young children, and support- Center, 600-B Reading Road, Mason, performers, and agents!” ing hundreds of charity/community OH, 45040. And April 14 at 10 a.m. ‘Through the Eyes of Dogs’ •• Company: Broadway Artists Alliance

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Cliff Saunders and Sam Robards in the 2008 production of “The 39 Steps”

Meet the Maker: Maria Aitken, “The 39 Steps”

eccentrics. Its aesthetic looks deceptively spare good cast together,” she remembers. A par- BY JACK SMART and shabby, making the performances all the ticular style of vaudevillian performativity an a mainstream play survive in NYC more impressive to audiences. Aitken says, is required, and Arnie Burton, Billy Carter, without big-name stars? In today’s “It’s two ladders and three trunks! Of course, Robert Petkoff, and Brittany Vicars have it: persistently precarious economic that’s not entirely true because the dresses “Their funny bones are in the right place. C climate, it’s a question on the minds are practically doing a ballet in the wings.” The funny bone is the important thing.” of many working in commercial theater. The production’s logistics turn Aitken into a Pairing actors in auditions is also crucial for When Broadway producers insist to Maria choreographer of chaos as much as a director. a show as collaborative Aitken that theater depends on celebrity, For the upcoming Off-Broadway incarnation, as this one. When asked “AUDIENCES however, she usually responds, “Well, which opens April 9 at Union Square Theatre, about what makes for APPEAR I did a show that ran for three years on she had the cast rehearsing in costume long great stage chemistry, Broadway with nobody anybody had heard before official tech rehearsals. The precise Aitken searches for the TO BE of. And they say, ‘That was a freak.’ ” parameters of the script and its accompanying words. “Until you put ENCHANTED The exception to the rule Aitken is refer- soundtrack allow the actors to discover the them together you can’t BY THE IDEA ring to is the screwball thriller “The 39 Steps,” rhythms of their characters. “You impose the tell.... It doesn’t have THAT YOU which she directed in a 2006 London produc- structure and then they start personalizing to be love or anything. MAKE A tion still delighting audiences today, as well it, playing within the confines,” she says. In fact, hate passes SHOW WITH as the 2008 Broadway transfer that earned “If you listen to the collision of the syllables very well onstage. ALMOST six Tony nominations and two wins. Adapted you will find out who they are; I think the But it has to be a kind NOTHING.” for the stage from John Buchan’s 1915 novel characters are in there. Comedy is defined by of...fizz.” Performers and Alfred Hitchcock’s 1935 film by Simon language, really. It has to do with consonants who look great on Corble and Nobby Dimon, and rewritten by and the way they kind of abut. Sometimes you paper or who nail their first audition often Patrick Barlow, it seems an unlikely com- can look at a play and you know exactly how aren’t cast because that enigmatic compat- mercial success in the U.S. given its distinct to say it because the author has transmitted ibility just isn’t there. As Aitken points out, British pedigree and peculiar comic rhythms. his message, like a message in a ship bottle.” that’s one of the many reasons auditioners But as Aitken explains, there’s always a mar- Aitken, a former West End star who shouldn’t take rejection too personally. ket for theater that revels in its own theatricality. knows a thing or two about specific comedic “I don’t trust the audition process,” she adds. “Audiences appear to be enchanted by the cadences—having played more Noël Coward “I think it’s a rotten way of telling too much idea that you make a show with almost noth- leads than any other actor—admits part of the about anyone.” For her, the audition room is a ing,” she says. Structured as a frame-by-frame reason she gels with “The 39 Steps” cast is space to get to know actors, to hear their deliv- parody of Hitchcock’s famous thriller, “The her performance background. “The moment ery of the text’s rhythms, to gauge the often 39 Steps” is a whirlwind of dizzying costume I started to cast it my spirits started to soar, intangible interactions that tug at an audience.

changes and actors portraying multiple because I realized I was going to get a very “It is a curious convention, the theater.” MARCUS JOAN

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