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IGNORE THE HATERS. “If someone on the set is bothered by the time it takes you to make a quality adjustment, don’t give one single damn about them. Make a deal that you won’t stand over their shoulders annoyed by the pace of their work, and you’ll in turn dismiss any opinions they have about your creative process.” —D.W. BROWN

STOP COMPARING YOURSELF TO OTHERS. “I’ve always thought that there is something violent about the comparing GET YOURSELF A GREAT MANAGER. mind. It’s as if when we “Sending a client who is totally wrong for a project risks compare badly to some- embarrassing both the client and the manager. Great manag- one it becomes OK for ers will tell a CD or an agent who calls that they have no one us to beat ourselves up. who is right for that particular role instead of just sending And if we compare well, out a body in order to get the client out on an audition.” it’s OK to beat them up. —JACKIE REID The truth is that we just are. If we could leave it at that, our internal and external worlds would be much happier places.” ACCEPT THAT —CRAIG WALLACE YOU ARE ENOUGH. “It will take some time to process and accept that you are enough, but you are. Get yourself into an acting class environment where you STOP SEEKING THE can explore that. Take APPROVAL OF OTHERS. all the pressure off your- “I remember how in my 20s, I would try to get people to whom self to be entertaining I would defer my power to respond to me in some way. I was and interesting, and just so desperate for their approval that coincidentally, my own focus on the story.” desperateness was never going to get them to approve of me.” —SHAAN SHARMA —ANTHONY MEINDL MANAGER: RON AND JOE; HATERS: NEYRO; COMPARING: VIKTOR GLADKOV; ACCEPT: SEMMICK PHOTO; APPROVAL: ALEXANDER RYABINTSEV

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AWARDS SEASON It’s Good to Be ‘Breaking Bad’

THE CRIME BY BRIANA RODRIGUEZ MC’s “Breaking Bad” swept the 66th annual DRAMA SWEPT Emmy Awards with five wins to top off the show’s final season. Bryan Cranston won in THE 66TH A the outstanding lead actor in a drama series category for “Breaking Bad,” beating out Matthew ANNUAL EMMY McConaughey, Kevin Spacey, and Jon Hamm, while Anna Gunn and Aaron Paul won for best supporting actress and AWARDS actor in a drama, respectively. The series about a high school chemistry teacher who cooks meth to make ends meet after being diagnosed with lung cancer also won the drama series and writing categories. It has been nominated a total of 58 times over its five-season run. Julianna Margulies won for outstanding lead actress in a drama series for her turn on “The Good Wife,” with Julia Louis-Dreyfus taking lead actress in a comedy series for “Veep.” Louis-Dreyfus referred to a mustachioed Cranston as “Clark Gable” while they presented an award and later, when accepting her win, the two shared an 11-second kiss. This is Louis-Dreyfus’ third consecutive win for the HBO comedy and her fifth career Emmy. Lead actor in a comedy went to Jim Parsons for the Julianna Margulies, 2014 Emmy winner for second year in a row, just weeks after the actor signed a outstanding lead actress in a drama series contract that would ensure him $1 million per episode of CBS’ “The Big Bang Theory.” ABC’s “Modern Family” won for best comedy, with the show’s Ty Burrell taking the HBO’s “The Normal Heart,” which garnered a total of category for best supporting actor in a comedy. sixteen nominations, including nods for writer Larry The BBC’s “Sherlock: His Last Vow” fared well with Kramer, Matt Bomer, Mark Ruffalo, Julia Roberts, Joe wins for both Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman Mantello, Alfred Molina, and Jim Parsons. as best lead actor in a miniseries and best supporting actor FX’s breakout series “Fargo” won for outstanding in a miniseries, respectively. miniseries, while Oscar winner Kathy Bates swooped in Although Uzo Aduba (“Orange Is the New Black”) for outstanding supporting actress in a miniseries for won for best guest actress in a comedy series, Netflix’s her turn on “American Horror Story: Coven.” Her co-star “OITNB” and “House of Cards” were shut out of the Jessica Lange won for best lead actress in a miniseries. winner’s circle by more traditional broadcast and cable The academy honored this year’s deaths, which television. included a heartfelt tribute to Robin Williams from fellow

GUNN: S_BUKLEY/SHUTTERSTOCK; MARGULIES: JUSTIN STEPHENS/CBS The Emmy Award for best television movie went to comedian Billy Crystal.

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categories and requirements can effects, should be explained be found in the Sundance FAQ onscreen as they’re meant to hap- document. pen to give the programmers the most accurate experience of the DON’T BOTHER WITH PACK- final product. AGING OR PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS. DO KEEP IT SHORT. Sundance requires submissions Take the time you need to tell FILM FESTIVALS via the website Withoutabox.com. your story, but Ogdie noted that Yutani cautions against stick-on when it comes to short films, “The labels. “If you submit a DVD, just longer your short is, the harder it SUNDANCE write on it with a Sharpie; you is to program.” don’t have to create a fancy label,” she said. DON’T TRY TO IMITATE. FILMMAKER HOW-TO Ogdie added: “Any other mate- Stay true to your voice as a film- rials, I’d say don’t bother.” Instead maker. Yutani finds that “films INCREASE THE ODDS YOUR FILM WILL BE SELECTED of spending on promotional that come from a passionate and materials, “focus on the film with sincere place are the films that we TO SCREEN IN PARK CITY those funds. We don’t really look really respond to.” at them—a lot of times they get know someone to get in, or that thrown away,” she said. DO MAKE COMEDIES. BY SARA FENTON you have to have an agent or a Yutani joked about the program- ith the Sundance Film manager who knows one of us,” DON’T PANIC. ming process being depressing Festival fast approach- Kim Yutani, a programmer for the Programmers are used to seeing due to many indie filmmakers’ ing in January 2015, festival, said at the forum. “It’s submissions that don’t have a penchant for exploring the dra- W a panel of Sundance absolutely not true.” final sound mix or haven’t been matic. Meanwhile, Ogdie and programmers convened Aug. 19 Lisa Ogdie, a shorts pro- color-corrected. “Watching films her team try to keep the shorts by Film Independent, a nonprofit grammer for Sundance, said in the rough- and fine-cut state is program at 90 minutes, balancing group that champions inde- all submissions get a fade-in- not an issue for us,” said Yutani. drama and comedy. “It’s a lot like pendent film, spoke about how through-credits viewing. “We making a mix tape,” she said. filmmakers can make their sub- watch everything all the way “One of the most missions stand out. through,” she said. common myths that you DON’T GET DISCOURAGED. hear about Sundance is With so many submissions for DO MAKE A GOOD FILM. DO FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF that you have to know a small number of screening This one should go without say- WITH THE SUBMISSION someone to get in, or spots, there are a lot of wonderful ing, but it seems that many people REQUIREMENTS. that you have to have films that don’t make it in, the get hung up on whether they have Submission requirements vary an agent or a manager programmers said. Don’t despair the right connections. A common by category. All U.S. competition who knows one of us.” if you miss out on Park City this misconception about Sundance is films must be world premieres, —FESTIVAL PROGRAMMER KIM YUTANI year. In fact, your rejection could that the programmers favor film- but noncompetition films and lead to other opportunities: makers they know, Sundance Lab the shorts submissions do not. Sundance programmers some- participants, or alumni. Instructions on how to submit Programmers understand that times make recommendations to “One of the most common your film are available on the these elements will be in place by programmers at other festivals myths that you hear about Sundance website, and detailed the time the film screens. Still, for films that don’t find a place in Sundance is that you have to information about submission any missing elements, like visual their final lineup.

N.Y. THEATER critically and commercially successful which has previously featured works by San- An Extra Serving of Fringe entries. dra Bernhard, Jackie Hoffman, and Tovah From Sept. 4–Oct. 5, the SoHo Play- Feldshuh. EVEN THE MOST LOYAL THEATERGOER house will offer a selection of the festival’s Past FringeNYC Encore Series have can see only a fraction of the New York comedies, dramas, and musicals. Running launched dozens of commercial hits, includ- International Fringe Festival. Luckily, the concurrently in a minifestival Sept. 4–27, ing “Silence! The Musical,” “Triassic Parq,” 2014 FringeNYC Encore Series condenses Baruch Performing Arts Center is presenting and “5 Lesbians Eating A Quiche.” For a the fest’s 200-plus shows to offer audi- the summer’s most acclaimed solo shows as glimpse of this year’s best offerings, visit

ences a month in which to see the most part of its ongoing “Solo in the City” series, fringenyc-encoreseries.com. —JACK SMART SUNDANCE LOGO: COURTESY SUNDANCE INSTITUTE IMAGE COURTESY HOLLYSHORTS

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SHORT FILMS SIZE DOESN’T MATTER IS A FILM FESTIVAL REQUIRED FOR A SHORT FILM’S FUTURE?

BY SEAN J. MILLER but you’re not actually exposing ilm festival season kicks your work.” off later this summer with Sondhi, who’s also a curator at Telluride, Toronto, and New Vimeo, said getting a short film in F York hosting jamborees for the front of a large audience involves industry elite. a two-track distribution process: The showcased features—and Submit to festivals, but at the same their sales to distributors—are usu- time launch online (and don’t forget ally what make headlines from now the prepackaged press materials). until Cannes. But most festivals Some filmmakers have trepidation include a shorts program that young about that strategy, he admitted. filmmakers and their casts aspire to “There’s a conventional wisdom builds a community feel,” said Sol. frequently casts indie films. “Our get accepted into. that if you want to go to different “Filmmakers can go and collaborate job is to be your voice. We have to It can be an unhealthy fixation, film festivals you can’t put your when they leave. They don’t have be passionate about your material to according to Jason Sondhi, co- film online,” he said. “We found that access online.” get it any notice.” founder and editor of the website by surveying 100 of the biggest The number of shorts going up Casting director Ivy Isenberg, Short of the Week. film festivals in the world that 66 online is increasing, but so too are who also spoke on the HollyShorts of them had no restriction against festival submissions, said Sol. This panel Aug. 21, added, “We bring to “The face-to-face online film.” year, HollyShorts received 1,600 you ideas and relationships [with meeting of folks, HollyShorts, a shorts-only film submissions and is screening over actors]. It legitimizes the project.” the interacting, the festival that ran through Aug. 400 films—up from 323 screened Still, films usually need to have networking—it builds 23 at the TCL Chinese Theatre in from 1,500 submissions in 2013. “It’s a budget of around $50,000 to get a community feel.” Hollywood, is one festival that always been a steady increase every a casting director’s full embrace, —DANIEL SOL, HOLLYSHORTS accepts submissions that have been single year over the past 10 years,” although the panelists said it’s pos- CO-FOUNDER AND CO-DIRECTOR screened online. But according to he said. sible to make an appeal based on Daniel Sol, the festival’s co-founder One networking opportunity the quality of the project and the “The people who are making and co-director, the experience of available at HollyShorts was the limited time commitment neces- short films are generally obsessed watching a film in a theater trumps chance to rub shoulders with a sary. And for filmmakers on a tight with festivals,” Sondhi told online. Plus, he said, networking is panel of casting directors hosted by budget, hiring a casting associate Backstage. “I’ve been to all those still better done the old-fashioned the Casting Society of America. could also be an option. festivals—Cannes, Sundance—and way: in person. Casting directors are often a lux- Joanna Colbert, who casts inde- you have two screenings of five “I do think online is very valu- ury for short filmmakers, who are pendent and studio films, said different short programs that are able; it’s not something that’s generally not making money from casting directors want to work often only attended by less than 100 negative for a film festival, but their projects. But CDs can help with emerging filmmakers. “We people. the face-to-face meeting of folks, elevate a short film from obscurity, love to make discoveries,” she said. “It looks good on your résumé, the interacting, the networking, it according to Matthew Lessall, who “Nothing makes us happier.”

STREAMING SERIES the awards’ presenting partner Tubefilter, in a statement. Talent Flows at the Streamys David Arquette was nominated in the dramatic actor category alongside Gordh and others. “Convos With My 2-Year-Old,” starring THE NOMINEES FOR THE FOURTH ANNUAL STREAMY AWARDS David Milchard re-enacting actual conversations between creator were announced Aug. 18, with nods for “The Lizzie Bennet Diaries” Matthew Clarke and his 2-year-old daughter, landed Milchard a and actors Daniel Vincent Gordh and Ashley Clements, and Julia Stiles comedic actor nomination, while the show was nominated in the for her work on the Web series “Blue,” among others. “If the caliber of new kids and family category. The official Streamy Awards cer- this year’s nominees is any indication, we’re on track for the biggest emony will be livestreamed Sept. 7 at 7:30 p.m. PT on streamys.org.

SUNDANCE LOGO: COURTESY SUNDANCE INSTITUTE IMAGE COURTESY HOLLYSHORTS Streamys ever,” said executive producer Drew Baldwin, co-founder of —BRIANA RODRIGUEZ

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[ Inside Job ] Brian Stokes Mitchell CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD, THE ACTORS FUND

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WHAT CAN THE ACTORS FUND DO FOR ACTORS? 1 It’s “the Actors Fund,” but it’s for anybody who’s made their living in show business—and that’s actors, singers, dancers, writers, musicians, agents, managers, ticket takers, circus performers, camera operators, producers…. You don’t necessarily have to be a union member, but most people that have stuck with the business for five, 10, 15, 20 years happen to be in the union. Our official name is “The Actors Fund, for everyone in entertainment,” but everyone calls it the Actors Fund.

WHAT IS YOUR ROLE? WHAT IS YOUR BEST 2My job as chairman is 3ADVICE FOR ASPIRING mostly to be a public face…. PERFORMERS? When Joe Benincasa, One of the best pieces of president and CEO of the wisdom I ever got is: You Fund, first asked me to be work because you work, president [my former title] meaning you work because I said, “Joe, I can’t be presi- you’re saying yes to things dent! I’m about to have a and you’re connecting with baby. I’ve still got this career people. Stay as connected that’s going full-time.” I as you can. Sometimes that Tony winner BRIAN agreed to one year—despite means you’re going to do STOKES the fact that a term was a job that may not pay you MITCHELL, three years. I wanted to much, but may give you a chairman of the ensure that I would be great connection. If the work board of the Actors of service to the Fund. is not going the way you need Fund, champions the Here I am 11 years later. it to go, create your own! organization’s cause to help entertainment “You can’t be lazy, because here are 30 other people that will step professionals make their living in the arts. right in front of you that are willing to work. You really have to want it.” SIMON: COURTESY DENISE SIMON; MITCHELL: SHUTTERSTOCK

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[Note From the CD] or you’ve gone up on your lines, rather with you. I teach my students to say than say, “I’m so sorry! Can I please something like this: “Would you mind start over?! Damn, I screw up that line standing with me? It’ll help my eye line How to Own every time!” simply say, “I’m going to for the camera.” This shows me that a) You are thinking, and b) You know These CDs who are your way around a camera and what the Room skipping over large looks good. Get comfortable with say- BY MARCI LIROFF chunks of dialogue so ing this so it comes out naturally and they can get to your not demanding. CONFIDENCE IS SEXY. IT MAKES correctly and with subtlety, you can lines are completely us feel like we’re in good hands have them eating out of your hand missing the point. “ARE YOU GOING TO READ THIS when actors come in obviously by the end of your audition. WHOLE SPEECH?” comfortable in their skin and effort- Here are a few ways you can start over,” and do so. Don’t apologize, I’ve had clients tell me that they were lessly steer the audition to meet achieve this if done with confidence don’t kick yourself; gracefully show us in the middle of their scene with the their needs. Confidence is not to be and good manners. that you’re still in control by actually CD or reader who then skipped to the confused with cockiness, though. taking control and starting over. last line of their dialogue to speed We can spot a diva from a mile away. “I’M GOING TO START OVER.” things up. It totally threw the clients. I often talk to my students about If you’re in the beginning of your scene KNOW YOUR FRAME. Before the audition starts, ask if your how to “take the room.” If done and you feel like you’re not in the zone Tell the cameraperson that you’re reader will be doing the whole speech going to be getting up at a certain or dialogue—then you’ll know whether point within the scene. Ask the cam- they are going to skip over it or not. eraperson how wide or tight they Whoever these CDs are who are skip- are on you so that you know how ping over large chunks of dialogue so much you can move around. We can they can get to your lines are com- follow you; just make sure to cheat pletely missing the point here. For me, toward the camera—meaning, throw one of the key elements in an audition your looks and actions toward the is whether an actor is listening. I love camera so we can see your eyes and to see the look on the actor’s face expressions. I don’t believe you need as he’s understanding and reacting to be dead still or locked into a spot to what the other character is telling on the floor. It doesn’t make for the him. Tell the CD or reader that you’d most interesting audition. Just make appreciate it if they read the whole sure not to come toward the camera speech, as it would help you within because we’ll lose you in the focus. the scene.

“WOULD YOU MIND STANDING?” I look at these ideas as “asking- If you are standing in a scene and your telling” them what you need. It’s reader is sitting, your eyes will be cast your five minutes. Use it well. down and all we’ll see is the top of your eyelids. That’s not a great look, and we want to see your eyes when we GET ANSWERS! look back at the audition tape. Some- times the reader gets tired by the FOLLOW PRODUCER AND end of the day or doesn’t know that if casting director Marci Liroff on the actor is standing, so should she. Twitter @marciliroff, or visit Politely ask the reader to stand along marciliroff.com.

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This is where the action is. There are vendors everywhere, selling and promoting the latest products. SPOTLIGHT ON… The one that caught my eye was a hand-held device that can be used EVAN JONES to detect desperation. I liked the inventor’s pitch so I purchased By Mark Peikert four, one for myself and three for the other agents in my office. EVAN JONES has been It will be a handy gizmo to have busy. After appearing around when we’re meeting with in “A Million Ways to potential clients. Die in the West,” he An hour later it was my turn to can currently be seen address the crowd, so I hurried opposite Adrien Brody up to the banquet hall. The list of in History’s miniseries speakers was impressive. I was fol- “Houdini,” as the lowing a medical researcher who famed magician’s had done a fascinating study on assistant, before returning to theaters in the contents of flop sweat. Tommy Lee Jones’ “The Homesman.” As I stepped up to the podium, the audience greeted me warmly. On taking chances. My presentation was simple and “I went kind of crazy with the character [in [ Secret Agent Man ] actors are born with a missing direct. It was called “The Scarlet ‘Houdini’] for the audition and when they gene that prevents them from say- Letter.” said they really liked it, I was shocked. And ing no. That paper is credited with Using a PowerPoint presentation then got really excited that these people The explaining the career of Channing my assistant put together during might get my interpretation! I wanted him Tatum and other actors who her vacation week, I drew a cor- to be kind of an idiot sidekick, but I had this appear to be in every other movie. relation between actors and their underlying thing of he’s an alcoholic and he Science This year’s conference was held desire for things that begin with has this dark side and this magician world in a Century City hotel, just min- the letter “A.” The list included completely saves him. That’s what I went utes from the majestic offices of attention, approval, audiences, for and it seemed to work.” of CAA. In the afternoon, when the applause, affirmation, acceptance, wind was blowing just right, you and agents. On making tough choices. could smell the commissions. I’m pleased to say the pre- “I had another job and it was supposed to Acting Upon arrival, I was pleased sentation received thunderous take six months, but I read the [’Houdini’] to discover the ITS planning applause, and a few scientists of script and loved it and I thought, Agh, I id any of you attend the committee had installed face-rec- the female persuasion asked if I want to go in and do this! And for a while summer conference ognition scanners at all the entry would like to discuss my theory it seemed that I’d be able to do both, but held by the Institute points. This prevented any per- later that evening. Score for the 10 then we couldn’t make it work and I had to D of Thespian Studies? If sonal managers from sneaking in. percent kid! choose and I said, ‘I have to do “Houdini,” you missed it, you have to make Last year, there was an awkward On the way out, I bumped into a I have to, it’s too much fun!’ And all of a a point of going next year. It was familiar face. It was another agent. sudden I was in Budapest, and I’m so glad I definitely the place to be and Using a PowerPoint He seemed a little scattered so I made that choice.” yours truly had the honor of being presentation my asked what was wrong. The poor this year’s keynote speaker. assistant put together guy looked at me with twitchy On preparing to play a magician’s If you’re not familiar with the during her vacation eyes and said, “I feel like my cli- assistant. organization, the Institute of week, I drew a ents are getting crazier! They’re “I went to the Magic Castle here in Thespian Studies has been around correlation between always getting in their own way! L.A., and I was amazed because all the since 1986 and it’s made up of actors and their desire Will the madness ever stop?” tricks they’re doing are based on things scientists, psychologists, and one for things that begin I patted him on the back and [Houdini] was doing. He is a god to magi- former agent who spent time in a with the letter “A.” smiled. “We weren’t drafted, sol- cians. And I went to another magic show in mental institution. dier. We signed up for this. So let’s the Valley. They started out with a bunch Thanks to private funding, incident when a drunken manager fight the good fight.” of questions about Houdini, and I was the these brilliant minds spend their talked his way inside and started And on that note, I headed off only one who knew everything. I won all days studying the behavior of screaming, “I’m just as good as to meet a shapely scientist from these T-shirts!” people like you. That’s right, an agent! I’m just as good as an Belgium who designed a nonlethal you! 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The creators of “Next Time on Lonny”: Alex Anfanger and Dan Schimpf

Schimpf and Anfanger filmed most of Season 1 inde- pendently, with endorsements from listicle machine Skype is becoming the new go-to tool [Now Streaming ] Cracked.com. The series eventually caught the atten- for auditioning. JASMIN JANDREAU, tion of Maker.tv and who is eligible for SAG-AFTRA Ben Stiller’s Red Hour “The main rule is membership, was cast as Catherine ‘Next Time on Productions, leading just make sure we Earnshaw in the new film adaptation to the duo’s move commit to whatever of “Wuthering Heights.” After audi- to Los Angeles, new the idea is.” tioning via the Web, she was chosen Lonny’ sponsorships, and —ALEX ANFANGER over 500 other actors. higher-concept stories. Jandreau’s character is the heroine BY ANDREW MARINACCIO “The producers that came on to work with us were of the gothic romance, in addition to eality television has long been ripe for very instrumental in helping us figure out what being the great love of the narrative’s parody, especially from those eager to make exactly the second season was going to be,” says protagonist, Heathcliff. The film is it on YouTube and rake in the page hits. Anfanger, who wrote with Schimpf and played Lonny shooting through October in Mon- R For creative cohorts Dan Schimpf and Alex through his many permutations—from reluctant time tana, which Jandreau calls “a mystical Anfanger, a fruitful way to riff on that undying TV fad traveler to Wall Street tycoon. vastness of space, rolling hills, and was to almost completely disregard its formula. The creators saw Season 2 as an opportunity to mountains. It’s the perfect location “We love big genre pieces and great characters, huge bring disparate cinematic influences to the forefront. for filming ‘Wuthering Heights,’ and scenes and big ideas,” says Schimpf, director and co- With a bigger budget, references to “The Shining” and we have already done a lot of the writer of “Next Time on Lonny,” the duo’s Web series “Flowers for Algernon” pop up in meticulously staged horse-riding scenes! I love horses and that—over its two seasons—delivers all of the above. episodes with guest spots from Kal Penn, Adam Scott, I love riding, so this project fulfills me “Next Time on Lonny” follows the titular character, and Jerry O’Connell. as an actor and human being.” a shallow, womanizing man-child looking for the “The main rule is just make sure we commit to The international actor, who began vague fresh starts and wild nights most reality stars whatever the idea is,” says Anfanger, who found writ- her training in New York City, still crave. During the postcredit teasers for upcoming ing and acting out Lonny’s ever-pivoting genre arcs to uses Backstage when she’s in Los episodes of his show, Lonny’s banal life gives way to be one of the show’s most enjoyable challenges. “To Angeles and reads the articles online subversive narratives involving dog-whispering gone try to reason through that or give logic to it from the when abroad. Jandreau says when awry, alien invasions, gang warfare, and sordid presi- perspective of this really vapid reality character is a seeking gigs to audition for, historical dential campaigns. While Lonny begins and ends really funny idea to Dan and I.” dramas are her passion, but she also each clip as the harebrained reality star, everything As Schimpf and Anfanger work on their upcoming enjoys action-fantasy worlds like that between is sweet, orchestrated chaos. Comedy Central series, “Big Time in Hollywood, FL,” of “The Lord of the Rings”—she’ll take After meeting at Harvard as freshmen in 2008, they’ve found that cutting their teeth on the Internet any opportunity to showcase her work on “Lonny” began while Schimpf and Anfanger has better equipped them to handle larger, bureaucratic athleticism. were living in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, as postgrads. productions. “You work on something smaller and Congrats, Jasmin! “At the time, we were kind of unemployed and watch- you’re kind of doing everything yourself,” Schimpf says. ing a lot of bad reality television,” says Schimpf. “We Anfanger feels the experience prepared them well. TO SEE YOUR SUCCESS were watching somebody go about their day, so we “It’s been so nice to have a vocabulary in talking with story in print, tweet @Backstage liked the idea of finding these really low stakes with the different departments to help bring the show to using the hashtag #IGotCast.

these really insane stakes.” life.” “NEXT TIME ON LONNY”: COURTESY MAKER STUDIOS; JANDREAU: ARAVA ORLY

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harlotte Kate Fox’s big character, so I have not been strictly bound reading the notice and thinking, Wow. That break came courtesy of to adhere to who Rita was. Ellie is wonderful. sounds incredible: a period piece to be shot an icon in Japan. When She is sort of Doris Day–like, in the fact that in Japan, spanning the lifetime of a unique Fox submitted for the role she always, always sees the best in people woman. Then I think I left it alone for a day, of Ellie in the Japanese and in situations. I love getting to experience because I had to look for a day job. Bills had to television drama “Massan,” “newness” with her. In a way she is childlike, be paid, rent due—the practical part of my brain about the founder of Japan’s as she is learning everything for the first time. took over. I think later that night I was sitting on whiskey industry, Masataka The language, the customs, the cuisine, and of my couch, sifting through the Backstage notices Taketsuru, and his wife, course what it is like to be married to someone again, and I came back to the casting call and I she had no idea that from another country. That is not to say that thought, Why not? You never know. Be brave, she had taken the first she is not strong. She has a deep love and belief Charlotte. Don’t just dream, do! So I submitted, step in a journey that in her husband and his dream. She supports and the next day went back to my temp job. would involve flying him through incredible hardships. She always We’re always doing that, us actors. I love that. halfway across the world, stands up for what she believes in and is not Our resilience. Juggling dreams and artistry appearing in major press afraid to show her emotions, which is some- with practical life and practical jobs. I think conferences, and becoming a times problematic in Japan. She is dynamic and that’s what makes us so strong. We are always household name in a country where funny and has a diamond-like perseverance. living in two different worlds. she didn’t even speak the language. And all She has this effervescence about her, this bub- because she took a shot on a Backstage casting bly yearning to know, to understand, and to Were you surprised that they responded to you? notice. ultimately support and foster friendship and I was surprised and honored! The casting direc- We spoke to Fox—hard at work filming the love between people. Her patience is godlike— tor was Yoko Narahashi, who is very respected series in Japan—about being brave as an actor, and I hope a little of that wears off on me! both in the U.S. and in Japan. But again, the being inspired by the real-life woman who gravity of the situation had not sunk in. I still inspired her character, Ellie, and the universal- What prompted you to submit in the first thought, I know I can do this, I know I want to ity of listening. place? do this, but there are so many women. (Because I think oftentimes, actors see casting call notices of course the audition notice was issued in three Tell us about your character. that look and sound amazing, but we don’t countries.) But I went back to my training, back Ellie is based on Rita Cowan. Although the submit because it either sounds too good to be to the craft, back to meanings, and I prepared integrity and structure of Rita’s life story true or we’re scared or we think, There’s no way my audition piece and submitted. It’s so amaz-

remain, Ellie is a completely different I could land that, and we let it go. I remember ing to think what technology has allowed us (PAGEFOX 17): COURTESY CHARLOTTE KATE FOX “MASSAN”: COURTESY NHK

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0828 COVER STORY.indd 18 8/26/14 12:40 PM received from Northern Illinois University has been invaluable. I owe them so much. Stanton Davis, my voice teacher, will be happy to know my IPA skills are used for the Scottish dialect, and I also use it for difficult words in Japanese. Deborah Robertson and Patricia Skarbinski, my movement teachers, taught me how to utilize my body and voice to find where Ellie lives, where she originates from, how she leads with her heart and struggles to fit into a “water world” as she has such an “air-y” quality. Alex Gelman taught me to always ask myself, “What is it really like? We know what the words mean, but what are we really talking about?,” which is so useful when I am speaking a language I don’t know; constantly asking myself that question always leads me back to the true humanity of the show, of the characters, and of the situation. And, of course, Kathryn Gately has helped me to listen and respond truthfully, among many, many other things. Most of the time I don’t understand every word my partners say to me, but when I listen with my whole self, I am able to understand their body, their voice, their heart, and their eyes, and I can respond truthfully. I make sure my meanings are in place, that they carry enough weight, and that the stakes are always high. I also do incredible amounts of activity work on the show: making rice, hanging laundry, scrubbing floors, preparing Japanese food. It’s really an amazing chance to practice On “Massan” what I have learned from these gifted teachers.

Have your fellow cast members prompted any actors to do by ourselves. My materials were before heading to Japan for the press conference changes in your acting style or method? received by Yoko and sent across oceans. All announcing the cast. But I had support on so Tetsuji Tamayama is playing my husband, filmed in my tiny apartment in Illinois! It’s still many sides, at home and in Japan. My wonder- Massan. And he has been such a lovely partner amazing to me. ful acting teacher, Kathryn Gately, taught me a to work with. In the beginning, there was also lesson that I will never forget. During graduate a lot of pressure on both of us to make this At what point did you realize that you’d be school, I was doing activity work in class (I’m “work.” And because of the nature of the show going to Japan? Meisner-trained) and my activity was to balance and how quickly it began and how quickly it It was a couple of days before Christmas. I was an arabesque on pointe. My legs were shaking shoots and how often we shoot, we didn’t have at my parents’ house in New Mexico. I had just uncontrollably. Kathryn kept asking me why much time to build our relationship as deeply woken up and I was drinking coffee in bed, they were shaking and I kept coming up with as we both would have liked. But now that we checking emails. Then I came across the one excuses: “My knee was injured, I’m tired, I’m have been filming for a month or so, we are that has changed my life. It had been so long scared I will fall.” She was quiet for a moment finding our own special way of communicating. since the initial audition and then here it was, and then asked, “How can you fix it? What For example, looking people in the eye is a very this email from Yoko asking me if I would be can you do to make it work?” It was then that I American actor trait (and perhaps even more of able to come to Japan for a screen test in two understood. I shifted my balance, chose a focus a Meisner-trained actor trait) but in Japan, you weeks. I think I read and then reread the email point, and held pointe and balance without often turn away and don’t look at your partner’s about 10 times. Once I was sure I was awake shaking. That was just a minuscule fraction of eyes, especially in a very emotional scene. Both and had actually read what I had thought, I ran what she taught me. But I used that focus and work. Neither one is the only way. There is no into my mother’s bedroom like a 5-year-old and that shift to get on track and get to Japan. I still one road to truth, no one technique, no one climbed in bed with her. “Mama! I’m going to use it every day. Always asking, “How can I fix method. Both Tamayama-san and I have found Japan!” I had to say it four or five times before something, and how can I make it work?” ways to listen to each other that don’t require she understood. And after we both understood, either of us to sacrifice our own technique, but and it sunk in that I actually was going to Other than working to learn the language, what rather we get to adapt and adopt each other’s Japan, I started to panic a little. And again had other preparation have you done? different ways of working. At the very least, to tell myself, “Be brave Charlotte, don’t just I read everything I could get my hands on about all of my partners have helped me to become a dream, do.” Rita and her husband. Dr. Robert Schneider (a better listener. By default of not knowing the What was wonderful is that after I was told I mentor and the head of my thesis committee) language fully, I have had to become more open had actually been chosen to play Ellie, there helped me gather research. Also, I was able and more responsive. I think, ultimately, that wasn’t enough time to dwell in fear or self- to visit their home and museum in Hokkaido, is what all actors always aim for. So I am very

FOX (PAGEFOX 17): COURTESY CHARLOTTE KATE FOX “MASSAN”: COURTESY NHK (2) doubt. I had 10 days to square away my life which was incredibly humbling. The training I thankful to them for that gift.

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0828 COVER STORY.indd 19 8/26/14 1:30 PM n Leicester Square on London’s says, “Everyone within the industry West End sits actors’ mecca has Spotlight open all day every day on Spotlight, a place to be seen by their desktops”—actors included. casting directors and agents, to Much like a Backstage talent profile, audition for your next big gig, “You can update all your stuff all the to receive guidance, to get your time, which is brilliant, and it means sides, and to launch your career. that your Spotlight profile becomes A casting directory, Spotlight your shop window, if you like, as a was founded in 1927 and has grown performer.” from small paper directories with But what gives Spotlight such weight actors’ information and photos to a in the U.K. entertainment industry 30,000-performer member database is its criteria to become a member. with countless assets. “Spotlight mainly deals with the upper One of its many resources is Spotlight end of the market—lead roles in big, big- Link, a breakdown service for casting budget movies, big well-known series, directors and production professionals. and big stage shows. Background art- “When that started it was kind of one ists we don’t really take for at all, and or two jobs a day, and now about 90 untrained performers we don’t take for percent of the work cast in the U.K. is First Stop: at all,” Harrison says. cast on Spotlight Link,” says Spotlight’s To join Spotlight, you must have head of client relations, Pippa Harrison. either trained at a recognized drama “All the BBC jobs, all the ITV jobs, all school or have a minimum of four the national theater, Royal Shakespeare London. pieces of “featured acting experience,” Company, all the Bond films are done meaning a main speaking part. on Spotlight.” “That tends to get rid of all the wan- Casting directors can send out break- Next Stop: nabes,” she says. downs to their chosen list of agents So what’s left is professional actors— via the website, and agents can submit tens of thousands of them. “By [setting their clients via the Spotlight database. those criteria], it means that we get the And of course, those CDs need a place Spotlight. best actors in Spotlight, but also they to hold their auditions. Spotlight can stay in Spotlight through the duration handle that, too. THE BACKSTAGE OF THE of their careers. Judi Dench, Helen “We have a whole building here, and Mirren, Daniel Radcliffe—all those we have two floors of studios which U.K. SETS THE INDUSTRY people are Spotlight members and have have cameras and everything—they’re been since they started working. mainly used for film, TV, and com- STANDARD FOR ACTORS “You know, if you were starting as mercial auditions—and then we have an actor the first thing people would a floor of rooms which tend to be used say to you is, ‘Are you in Spotlight?’ ” for theater castings and interviews,” BY REBECCA STRASSBERG Harrison says. “Because if you’re not Harrison explains. in Spotlight, people think you’re either With Spotlight’s many uses, she not working or you’re dead.”

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0828 FEAT 1.indd 20 8/26/14 3:07 PM Danai Gurira at a reading of Sarah Ruhl’s “Dead Man’s Cell Phone” in Harare, Zimbabwe Training Across Cultures Danai Gurira provides Zimbabwe with artistic opportunities via Almasi

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etween playing Michonne on AMC’s multiple roles to get the show off the ground. writers, and directors to create a comprehen- “The Walking Dead” and launching Gurira drew from her grad school years at sive group of artists, offering reading series, “Familiar,” her latest play inspired by NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts and her experi- full productions, and class exchanges. “It’s Bthe experience of being a first-genera- ence in regional theaters (Center Theater Group, more of a teaching hospital–type idea. Our goal tion American, Danai Gurira has her hands full. Yale Repertory, and the Goodman among them) as we go forward is to have something along the But the actor-writer values the theater training to develop the Almasi program. But she didn’t lines of a Yale Rep–like school of drama.” she’s had and is now looking to provide similar want to just replicate the American system: Only 10 students or so participate in inten- training opportunities for artists living in her “It’s about creating Zimbabwe’s version of a sives, but instructors travel to give additional family’s home country of Zimbabwe. professional industry and nurturing that.” workshops, and full productions employ “I really thought I could help carve out Essentially serving as the organization’s dozens of artists. Adam Immerwahr from and bring about the tangible structures that artistic director, Gurira recruited fellow the McCarter recently led an intensive while actually allow people to have an industry industry professionals from all walks of life. mounting a production of “The Convert.” that runs,” says Gurira, who has partnered “Knowing that they know how to teach and As a teaching director, he had mentees and with Patience Tawengwa to create Almasi knowing that they have a lot to bring are designers shadow him to learn each step of the Collaborative Arts, a Zimbabwean-American important components of what I want the stu- rehearsal process. “Adam brought the Equity dramatic arts organization that encourages col- dents exposed to in Zimbabwe,” she explains. standard procedures to the room and trained laborative artistic growth. Most recently, Andre Holland arrived to teach up our stage manager…our artists, our actors, When visiting Zimbabwe, Gurira saw that Shakespeare and August Wilson to the pro- and our designers,” says Gurira. “[He] brought a substantial theater training programs num- gram’s actors. great level of professionalism to the work.” bered approximately zero. Zimbabwean artists “I love connecting those two parts of the Because Zimbabwe is largely a country of oral “were unable to get their voices out and get world and seeing Americans go to Zimbabwe tradition, the structure for playwriting doesn’t really great training in dramatic literacy,” she and experience Zimbabwe,” says Gurira. “They exist in quite the way you might think. Part of says. “Ultimately, I decided I needed to make come back changed every time, which is really Almasi’s focus is on giving storytellers the skill a systematic and systemic contribution to exciting and thrilling for me to witness.” And set they need to make sure their work can be bringing Zimbabweans the best training.” This the creativity runs both ways; Tawengwa came replicated throughout the world. That cross- need was evident when she and Tawengwa to the U.S. last year to shadow Emily Mann at cultural fostering of talent will eventually, co-directed a production of her play “In the the McCarter Theatre as she directed “Proof.” Gurira hopes, “nurture that group of next great

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male, 40-49, all ethnicities, to play Florida Repertory Theatre late-40s. A neighbor. A good decent Season man, scared of women. Funny. ••Casting Florida Repertory Theatre NEW YORK Avuncular. Maybe fat and bald. CASTING PICKS 2014-15 season. Season includes: Matvei: male, 40-49, all ethnicities, a “Vanya and Sonia and Masha and servant. Content with his station in Spike” (Christopher Durang, writer; life. Natalya Petrovna: female, 20-29, OF THE WEEK Robert Cacioppo, dir.; Rehearsals begin TRISTATE all ethnicities, wife of a rich land- BY MELINDA LOEWENSTEIN Oct. 7; runs Oct. 28-Nov. 19 with possi- owner. Played by Taylor Schilling. Role film ble extension to Nov. 23); “Tribes” is cast. Mikhail Alexandrvch Rakitin: ‘Our Brand is Crisis’ (Nina Raine, writer; Chris Clavelli, dir.; male, 30-39, all ethnicities, a family Rehearsals begin Oct. 14; runs Nov. friend in love with Natalya. Played by The Sandra Bullock and George 5-30); “One Slight Hitch” (Lewis Black, Peter Dinklage. Role is cast. Clooney feature based on the use writer; Chris Clavelli, dir.; Rehearsals PLAYS ••Equity Principal Auditions will be of American political strategies in begin Dec. 16, 2014; runs Jan. 6-28 with held Sept. 17 from 9:30 a.m.-5:30 South America needs Bolivian extras possible extension to Feb. 1, 2015); ‘A Month in the Country’ p.m. (lunch 1-2 p.m.) at Actors’ “Fascinatin’ Gershwin” (George ••Casting “A Month in the Equity Association Audition Gershwin, music; Ira Gershwin, lyrics; Country.” EQUITY Center, 165 W. 46th St., 16th stage Robert Cacioppo, writer-dir.; Vicki ••Company: Classic Stage Flr., NYC, 10036. EPA Rules ‘Fish in the Dark’ Casella, music dir.; Arthur D’Allessio, Company. Staff: Brian Kulick, NOTICES are in effect. A monitor will choreo.; Rehearsals begin Jan. 6; runs artistic dir.; Calleri Casting, be provided. Bring picture and Calling all comedians for Jan. 28-March 15 with possible exten- casting dir.; Ivan Turgenev, resume, stapled together. Larry David and Scott Rudin’s sion to March 22); “Around the World in writer; John Christopher Jones, trans- Prepare a short dramatic or serio- new Broadway play 80 Days” (Mark Brown, writer; Mark lator; Erica Schmidt, dir. comic monologue, not in verse, ideally Shanahan, dir.; Rehearsals begin Jan. ••Rehearsals begin Dec. 1, 2014; pre- a selection from a modern drama. 20; runs Feb. 10-March 14 with possible views begin Jan. 9; closes Feb. 22, 2015 Creative team is actively seeking musicals extension to April 8, 2015); “Dividing in NYC. actors of diverse backgrounds for non- ‘The King and I’ the Estate” (Horton Foote, writer; ••Seeking—Arkady Sergeich Islaev: traditional casting in this production. Los Angeles actors who sing Robert Cacioppo, dir.; Rehearsals begin male, 40-50, all ethnicities, a wealthy Note: The roles of Natalya Petrovna Feb. 24; runs March 17-April 8 with pos- landowner. Generous man, willing to and Mikhail Alexandrvch Rakitin have needed for the Lincoln Center’s sible extension to April 12, 2015); “Split look the other way; wants to avoid already been cast. remount of the Rodgers and in Three” (Daryl Lisa Fazio, writer; problems. Love his wife; Interesting ••Pays: $575/wk. Equity ANTC Contract. Hammerstein classic TBA, dir.; Rehearsals begin March 31; and virile man. Not impotent, has a runs April 21-May 10, 2015). real pulse. Ignaty Ilvich Shpigelsky: ‘Fish In The Dark,’ B’way ••Company: Florida Repertory Theatre. male, 45-55, all ethnicities, acountry ••Casting “Fish In The Dark,” a Scott voiceover Staff: Robert Cacioppo, prod. artistic doctor. Speaks German or is German. Rudin project. ‘Blaze and the Monster Machines’ dir.; John Martin, managing dir.; Jason • Vera Alexandrovna: female, 18+, all •Company: Scott Rudin. Staff: Anna The new Nick Preschool Parrish, assoc. dir. ethnicities, Natalya’s ward. Innocent, Shapiro, dir.; Larry David, writer; ••Season rehearses and performs in Fort still half a child, but on the cusp; Caparelliotis Casting, casting. animated series is seeking Myers, FL. and aware that the world is chang- ••Rehearsal begins Dec. 22; runs a pre-teen for the lead ••Seeking—Equity Actors and Actor/ ing for her. Smart. Odd. Not tradi- Feb. 2-June 8 in NY. Singers: males & females, 18+, all tionally attractive. An ingenue who ••Seeking—Leo: male, 70-79, all eth- ethnicities. becomes a successful rival. Actively nicities. Norman: male, 50-59, all eth- tv ••Equity Principal Auditions will be held seeking actors of diverse backgrounds nicities. Arthur: male, 50-59, all ‘Empire’ Sept. 8 from 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. (lunch for this role. Anna Semyonva Islaeva: ethnicities. Gloria: female, 70-79, all Lee Daniels’ new FOX series 1-2 p.m.) at Actors’ Equity Association female, 60-69, all ethnicities, Islaev’s ethnicities. Brenda: female, 40-49, all Audition Center, 165 W. 46th St., 16th is seeking extras to play mother. Loves her son; protective, ethnicities. Natalie: female, 20-29, all Flr., NYC, 10036. EPA Rules are in always an eye out for him. Patrician. ethnicities. Greg: male, 20-29, all eth- protesting moms effect. A monitor will be provided. Regal. Formidable. Lizaveta nicities. Rose: females, 60-69, all eth- Bring picture and resume. Prepare Bogdanovna: female, 30-39, all ethnic- nicities. Harry: male, 60s, all either two very brief contrasting mono- ities, to play late-30s. Her companion. ethnicities. Stewie: male, 70-79, all from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (lunch 1:30-2:30 logues (one-minute each), or one brief Grew up poor, is practical, a perfect ethnicities. Jessica: female, 14+, all p.m.) at Pearl Studios NYC “500”, 500 monologue & one song (16-32 bars) that match for the Doctor. Exudes warmth. ethnicities. Fabiana: female, 40-49, Eighth Avenue, (35th/36th Streets), showcases your voice & ability to com- Actively seeking actors of diverse Hispanic. Diego: male, 19+, all ethnici- NYC. mand the Golden Age/Gershwin style. backgrounds for this role. Alexi ties. Michelle: female, 25-29, all eth- ••Prepare a short contemporary come- Total audition not to exceed two min- Nikolavich Belvaev: male, 21-30, all nicities. Jay Leventhal: male, 50-59, dic monologue. Bring picture and utes. Accompanist provided. Housing ethnicities, to play 21, a student, all ethnicities. Doctor Stiles: male, resume, stapled together. EPA Rules provided for out-of-town performers. Kolya’s Russian teacher. Open, inno- 40-49, all ethnicities. Doctor Meyers: are in effect. A monitor will be pro- Callbacks will be held Sept. 9–12 at cent, can’t believe what happens to male, 50-59, all ethnicities. Nurse: vided. Performers of all ethnic and Ripley Grier Studios. him; thinks he is older than he is. Not female, 30-39, all ethnicities. racial backgrounds are encouraged to ••Salary level pending; 2013-14 weekly thrilling good looks but full of life. ••Equity Principal Auditions will be attend. Always bring your Equity min. Equity LOA Contract. Awake and sexual. Actively seeking held Sept. 4 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (lunch Membership Card to auditions. actors of diverse backgrounds for this 1:30-2:30 p.m.), Sept. 5 from 10 a.m.-6 ••Pays $1,807/wk. min. Equity ‘Glengarry Glen Ross’ role. Afanasy Ivanovich Bolshintsov: p.m. (lunch 1:30-2:30 p.m.) and Sept. 8 Production (League) Contract. ••Casting “Glengarry Glen Ross.”

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••Company: Maltz Jupiter Theatre. Staff: marriage. Dr. Johns: male, 60-69, all comic timing. May play other roles in Andrew Kato, artistic dir.; J. Barry ethnicities, psychiatrist/psychothera- the ensemble, including Blind Lewis, dir.; David Mamet, writer; Bob pist, caring and committed, sense of Guitarist. Father/Milt: male, 45-65, all Cline, casting. humor. Fr. O’Connor: male, 70-79, all AUDITION ethnicities, baritone/tenor. Shlomo’s

••Rehearsals begin Jan. 20, 2015; runs ethnicities, a Roman Catholic priest, father. Dignified, Cultured Viennese PLAYS Feb. 12-22 in Jupiter, FL. very dogmatic and conservative. Orthodox Rabbi, learned, urbane, eru- ••Seeking—Richard “Ricky” Roma: male, ••Equity Principal Auditions will be held HIGHLIGHTS dite, kind. He was the chief rabbi of 30-45, all ethnicities, the most success- Sept. 5 from 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. (lunch NEW YORK TRISTATE Vienna before having to flee the Nazis. ful salesman in the office. Although from 1-2 p.m.) at Actors’ Equity Fri. Aug. 29 Milt is a record producer and Shlomo’s Roma seems to think of himself as a lat- Association Audition Center, 165 W. ‘The Tempest’ manager. A mover and a shaker in the ter-day cowboy and regards his ability 46th St., 16th fl., NYC, 10036. music biz, who can really spot talent Dreamcatcher Repertory to make a sale as a sign of his virility, he ••Prepare a one minute contemporary and knows how to promote it. Good- admits only to himself that it is all luck. monologue. Theatre Season, NJ hearted, not a user. May also play other He is ruthless, dishonest and immortal, ••Pays: $400 min./wk. Equity LOA-NYC Tokyo Disney, Character Look-Alikes roles in the ensemble. Mother: female, but succeeds because he has a talent for Contract. 35-55, all ethnicities, alto or mezzo- figuring out a client’s weaknesses and soprano. Shlomo’s mother. Elegant, crafting a pitch that will exploit those ‘Shatter’ Sat. Aug. 30 powerful, Viennese rabbi’s wife. A stern weaknesses. He is a smooth talker and ••Casting “Shatter,” a play examining ‘I Didn’t Know My Own Strength’ and dictatorial personality. Fiercely often speak in grand, poetic solilo- the largest man-made explosion before & ‘While U Were Preaching’ protective of her children. Definitely quies. Shelly “The Machine” Levene: Hiroshima, following a small family in rules the roost. May also play other male, 40+, all ethnicities, an older, 1917 Halifax, Canada and the aftermath roles in the ensemble. Eli Chaim: male, once-successful salesman who has of a tragedy that physically and emo- Tues. Sept. 2 25-40, all ethnicities, bari-tenor. fallen on hard times and has not closed tionally tears their world apart. ‘Peter Pan Live’ Shlomo’s brother. Must have the skill to a big deal in a long time. He mentions Strongly paralleling events surround- play from age 25yrs - 60yrs at the end of ‘The Audience’ his daughter as a final ploy to gain ing 9/11, “Shatter” delves into what show. He and Shlomo are non-identical, Williamson sympathy in order to get happens when a broken community ‘Liberty: A Monumental New Musical’ fraternal twins. An Orthodox Jewish better leads. He has a flippant nature, searches for someone to blame. ‘Million Dollar Quartet’ scholar, intelligent, playful, passionate, • but is desperate to make a sell. He is •Company: Urban Stages. Staff: Trina ‘On Your Feet,’ Singers earnest, warm, concerned. Deeply fighting being passed over by younger Davies, author; Susan Fenichell, dir.; devoted to his brother’s welfare and salesmen. Frances Hill, artistic dir.; Peter ‘Matilda’ (also 9/3) passionate about bringing non-practic- ••Auditions will be held by appt. Sept. 9 Napolitano, assoc. prod.; Daryl ‘West Side Story’ (also 9/3) ing Jews back to their tradition. May in New York City, NY. Eisenberg, casting dir. ‘Guys and Dolls’ (also 9/3) also play other roles in the ensemble. ••To schedule an appt., send pix & ••Rehearsals begin Sept. 23; runs Oct. Reb Pinchas: male, 35-60, all ethnici- resume to Glengarry Glen Ross/NY 18-Nov. 16 in NYC. ‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas’ ties, any vocal range. Traditionalist. An appt./AEA submission, Bob Cline, 676A ••Seeking—Anna Maclean: female, 18-20, ‘HMS Pinafore’ annoying, grandiose, obsessive/com- Ninth Ave., #160, NYC 10036. Seeking Caucasian, to play age 16-17, Scottish pulsive Orthodox Jewish tutor in Equity members only for these appoint- descent. On the brink of womanhood, Vienna. May also play other roles in the Wed. Sept. 3 ments. Equity members must submit giddy with the prospects of her first ensemble. Young Shlomo: male, 11-13, themselves directly in order to be con- crush. Falls in love and loses her ‘The Wizard of Oz’ all ethnicities, good singer. Unchanged sidered via this posting. Deadline to senses, like all teenagers, regardless of ‘Assassins’ voice. Charismatic, playful, curious, submit is Sept. 5. For more info, visit time/place. Strong-willed, but easily ‘So You Think You Can Belt’ adventurous, smart young Jewish boy www.jupitertheatre.org. swayed by her heart. Jennie Maclean: from cultured family in Vienna (no ••Pays: $812 min./wk. Equity LORT Non- female, 30-39, Caucasian, Scottish accent necessary). May also play other Rep Contract. descent. Anna’s devoted single, over- For the full auditions calendar, roles in the ensemble. Young Eli protective mother. Socially repressed, visit backstage.com/auditions Chaim: male, 11-13, all ethnicities, good ‘On A Stool At The End Of The following the disaster that blinds her, singer. Unchanged voice. Young Bar’ she goes from open-hearted and func- Shlomo’s fraternal twin brother; anxi- ••Casting “On A Stool At The End Of The tional to withdrawn, isolated, and para- ety-prone, smart young Jewish boy Bar.” noid with flashes of violence. Elsie rial; Steve Margoshes, orchestrations- from a cultured family in Vienna (no ••Company: Directors Company. Staff: Shultz: female, 50-59, Caucasian, arrangements; Joy Dewing Casting, accent necessary). Also understudies Robert Callely, writer; Michael Parva, widow devoted to the memory of her casting. Young Shlomo. May also play other artistic dir.-stage dir.; Leah Michalos, husband; seeks great solace there. ••Rehearsals begin approx. Oct. 20. roles in the ensemble. Ruth : female, managing dir. Brian Davidson: male, 18-20, Previews begin Nov. 25; open-ended 18-29, all ethnicities, excellent singer ••Rehearsals begin Oct. 20. Previews Caucasian, Scottish descent. Recent run begins Dec. 14 in NYC. with a strong mix/chest voice and begin Nov. 14; runs Nov. 19-Dec. 14 (no recruit to the military. Still finding his ••Seeking—Shlomo: male, 25-40, all eth- soprano. Folk rock/contemporary pop performance Thanksgiving Day) in way in to manhood. A loyal soldier, nicities, excellent singer, tenor/bari- sound. An emotionally fragile spiritual NYC. doing what the job entails. Although he tenor, sweet, strong, soulful, flexible seeker. Hippie. Vulnerable, loyal young ••Seeking—Tony : male, 40-49, all eth- wants to take care of Anna as he voice, more soul/folk-rock feel than woman. May also plays other roles in nicities, Italian American, fit, a bit becomes devoted to her, his job is his musical theater. Ideally plays guitar the ensemble. Moishaleh: male, 20-40, macho, upper blue-collar, widower, top priority. enough to accompany himself. all ethnicities, tenor or bari-tenor. Must committed, hardworking, father of ••Equity Principal Auditions will be held Charismatic, soulful, warm, insightful, move well. A pied piper of a Jewish three children, owner of a small local Sept. 8 at Urban Stages Theatre, 259 playful, loving, compassionate, pas- mystical vagabond Chassid, always lumber & hardware business in the out- West 30th Street, Bet. 7th and 8th sionate and generous dreamer with a ecstatically drunk on divine energy. He skirts of Camden, NJ. A Robert De Niro Avenues, NYC. quest. Most of all, he believes in the can see and hear other worlds and at 40 type. Chris McCullough: female, ••To submit, email pix & resumes to power of Joy. Starts out as a brilliant, teaches others how to do the same, 30-45, all ethnicities, a male to female [email protected]. Include the shy young Jewish scholar, then, with using song, dance and parables. He is transgender woman. Bright, attractive, following int he subject line: ‘Shatter/ many inner and outer struggles, moves irresistible to children. Seeking some- well-built, quick-witted, loving. Has Role.’. past the boundaries of his Orthodox one very special, charismatic, enlight- lived with Tony and his children for ••Pays $300/wk.; Equity LOA-NYC tradition to become a beloved--if con- ened. May also play other roles in the eight years. Joey : male, 17, all ethnici- Contract. troversial--Rabbi/Composer/ ensemble. ties, Tony’s son, going to grow up to be Folksinger/Spiritual Teacher/Storyteller ••Equity Principal Auditions will be held like is father. Angie: female, 16, all eth- ‘Soul Doctor’ known all over the world. Nina Simone: Sept. 8 from 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. (lunch nicities, Tony’s daughter, sweet girl, ••Casting “Soul Doctor.” female, 20-35, African American, killer from 1-2 p.m.) and Sept. 9 from 9:30 adores Joey, protective of Mario. Mario: ••Company: Jeremy Chess/Shlomo’s soul singer. Deeply soulful, insightful, a.m.-5:30 p.m. (lunch from 1-2 p.m.) at male, 13, all ethnicities, Tony’s son, Back LLC. Staff: David Schechter & with an edge and attitude, smart, super Actors’ Equity Association Audition smart, still a little klutzy, can speak his Daniel S. Wise, co-creators; Mindy talented jazz/soul singer/pianist, strong Center, 165 W. 46th St., 16th fl., NYC, mind. Michael McCullough: male, 18+, Cooper, dir.-choreo.; Seth Farber, music center, somewhat angry about how 10036. all ethnicities, Christine’s older dir.-arranger; Daniel S. Wise, book; hard it is for a young black woman to ••Prepare a brief, joyful folk-rock or brother, from a middle-American work- Shlomo Carlebach, composer-addi- make it, but too spiritually connected soul/R&B; song that was not written for ing class family who has done better tional lyrics; David Schechter, lyrics; to be really bitter. At her core there is a musical. If auditioning for the role of than his parents. He is generally Nina Simone, additional music; joy. Actress does not actually have to Shlomo, bring a guitar and be prepared unhappy, repressed and in an empty Neshama Carlebach, additional mate- play the piano. Must have excellent to accompany yourself on it. Bring

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headshot and resume, stapled together. without pretense, a very genuine guy. They may set the scene of the play of the same name by Chazz Palminteri. Note: People of all types, actors with Despite the fact that they have little in through the use of props and furniture. Synopsis: Set against the turbulent disabilities, and people of multi-cul- common on the surface and expect to Non-speaking roles. 1960s, “A Bronx Tale” follows a young tural backgrounds are encouraged to be at political odds, he and the Queen ••Equity Principal Auditions will be held Italian-American teenager finding his

PLAYS attend. discover a shared sense of values and Sept. 2 from 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. (lunch, path in life as guided by two father ••Pays: $566/wk. Equity Off Broadway humor and a great fondness for one 1-2 p.m.) and Sept. 5 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. figures. Contract, Category A. another and rib each other with affec- (lunch, 1:30-2:30 p.m.) at NOLA ••Company: Tommy Mottola and The tion; role is cast. Gordon Brown: male, Rehearsal Studios, 250 W 54th St., 11th Dodgers. Staff: Alan Menken, music; ‘The Audience’ 50-59, all ethnicities, Prime Minister Fl., NYC, 10019. Chazz Palminteri and Glenn Slater, ••Casting “The Audience,” by Peter 2007-10. Scottish. A shrewd politician, ••Sides will be provided. Bring picture book and lyrics; Sergio Trujillo, Morgan. For sixty years Elizabeth II has workaholic and a bit of a policy wonk, and resume, stapled together. Note: All choreo.; Ron Melrose, musical dir.; Tara

MUSICALS met each of her twelve Prime Ministers his initially bluff and hearty exterior roles are English (and Scottish as noted) Rubin Casting, casting; Dodger in a weekly audience at Buckingham masks a very complex personality sub- and require appropriate accents. For Management Group, general mgr. Palace. Both parties have an unspoken ject to depression, OCD and paranoia. roles that have been cast, actors may be ••Workshop runs approx. Nov. 27-Dec. 20 agreement never to repeat what is said. Anthony Eden: male, 50-69, all ethnici- considered for possible replacements in NYC. The play imagines a series of pivotal ties, Prime Minister 1955-57. A sophisti- should they become needed. ••Seeking—Calogero: male, 18+, all eth- meetings between the Downing Street cated and elegant man, impeccably Performers of all ethnic and racial back- nicities, to play 17, a young, likeable incumbents and their Queen. From groomed. A skilled diplomat, we meet grounds are encouraged to attend. Italian-American teenager; he steps in Churchill to Cameron, each Prime him on the eve of the Suez Crisis when ••Pays $1,807/wk. min. Equity and out of narrating the show; excellent Minister uses these private conversa- the young Elizabeth catches him obfus- Production (League) Contract. singer (tenor or very high baritone, tions as a sounding board and a confes- cating because he underestimates her with a flair for ‘60s rock-and-roll) who sional - sometimes intimate, sometimes desire for the truth and miscalculates Village Playback Theatre moves well. Sonny: male, 30-49, all explosive. In turn, the Queen can’t help her understanding of complex issues; ••Casting the Village Playback Theatre’s ethnicities, Italian; the number one but reveal her own self as she advises, role is cast. Margaret Thatcher: female, 2014-15 season. For twelve years, VPT man in the neighborhood; he’s the consoles, and on occasion, teases. 60-65, all ethnicities, Prime Minister has combined improv, music, and sto- leader of the wise guys, powerful and ••Company: Matthew Byam Shaw for 1979-90. Single minded, doesn’t like to rytelling to transform audience mem- charismatic; strong singer: full voice to Playful Productions, Robert Fox and be crossed and doesn’t expect to be. bers’ personal stories into powerful G above middle C a plus, should be “at Andy Harries. Staff: Stephen Daldry, She has the bearing of a headmistress. theater experiences. The company per- home” with stylings of Frank Sinatra/ dir.; Daniel Swee, casting dir.; Camille Opinionated and always correct, there forms for underserved communities in Tony Bennett/Dean Martin/Bobby Hickman, casting assoc.; Nora Brennan, is nothing introspective about her. venues such as psychiatric facilities, Darin. Lorenzo: male, 30-49, all ethnic- children’s casting dir. Driven, ambitious, steely, certain. She recovery centers, shelters, and schools, ities, Italian; Calogero’s father, strong ••Rehearsals begin early to mid-January has worked very hard to achieve her as well as for general audiences in the and sympathetic; he works as a bus 2015; runs Feb. 17-June 28, 2015 in NYC. position. David Cameron: male, 40-49, New York metro area. driver; excellent tenor or high baritone; ••Seeking—Queen Elizabeth: female, all ethnicities, Prime Minister ••Company: Village Playback Theatre. ability to express honest emotion while 20-89, all ethnicities, We see her from a 2010-Present. Attractive, youthful, Staff: Randy Mulder, artistic dir. singing more important than vocal fire- young and inexperienced monarch to Oxbridge educated. A modern politi- ••Season runs September 2014-June works. Young Calogero: male, 9, all the present day, yet even from a very cian, who keenly understands the 2015. Rehearsals are held Mon. eves. ethnicities, must believably play 9 early age the young Elizabeth knew world in which he operates; role is cast. (6-9 p.m.) on the Lower East Side of years old; Calogero’s younger self; how demanding her destiny was to be. Tony Blair: male, 40-49, all ethnicities, Manhattan; performances are sched- excellent singer who moves very well. Authoritative, intelligent, shrewd, Prime Minister 1997-2007. Smooth talk- uled throughout the year in the NYC Rosena: female, 30-49, all ethnicities, hard-working, down to earth, thought- ing and facile, the ultimate political metro area. Italian; Calogero’s mother, sensible and ful, and forthcoming with her opinions, animal, more concerned about himself ••Seeking—Company Members: males & beautiful; strong singer, warm mezzo she’s given the opportunity to reveal than anyone else. James Callaghan/ females, 20-90, African American, or alto voice preferred. Jane: female, her own self as she advises or consoles Others: male, 60-69, all ethnicities, Hispanic, Asian, South Asian, Native 18+, African American, to play 17; each of the prime ministers. Not natu- Prime Minister 1976-79. Educated, American, Middle Eastern, Southeast Calogero falls in love with her. Striking rally a confrontational person, she nav- avuncular, upset that the Queen has Asian / Pacific Islander, Ethnically and smart; excellent singer who moves igates each conversation with poise, forgotten him; role will understudy Ambiguous / Mixed Race, African well, should be completely “at home” tact, a sharp sense of humor and sur- others. Equerry: male, 50-69, all eth- Descent, actors, dancers, singers, and as the lead singer of a girl group. prising political savvy; role is cast. John nicities, An officer of the armed forces other performing artists who identify Tyrone: male, 18+, African American, Major: male, 50-59, all ethnicities, and constant presence in the palace, he as people of color; especially looking to play 17; Jane’s brother; strong singer, Prime Minister 1990-97. A bit nervous runs the household, serves as the for artists in their 40s and older. tenor (high C), strong mover. in the queen’s presence, he is worried Queen’s private secretary and ••Seeking submissions from NY. ••Equity Principal Auditions will be held and beleaguered, under siege politi- announces her visitors. An impeccably ••Send submissions to info@villageplay- Sept. 8 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (lunch 1:30- cally. From a middle class background, mannered royal servant, he serves as a backtheatre.org. 2:30 p.m.) and Sept. 9 from 10 a.m.-6 an unlikely leader who is not naturally narrator of sorts and sets the scene of ••Auditions will be scheduled the first p.m. (lunch 1:30-2:30 p.m.) at Pearl at ease in the Queen’s presence. Still the play; role is cast. Young Elizabeth: two weeks of September by appoint- Studios NYC “500”, 500 8th Ave., 12th pained and full of doubts about his lack female, 11-14, all ethnicities, up to 5’ ment only. The deadline for submis- Flr., NYC. And Sept. 12 from 10 a.m.-6 of academic achievement and about tall; Queen Elizabeth as a young girl; sions is Aug. 29. Submit through p.m. (lunch 1:30-2:30 p.m.) at Ripley- having disappointed his parents. exceptional actress; posh, classical, not Backstage, and include a brief cover let- Grier 520, 520 8th Ave., 17th Flr., NYC. Eventually he is put in the very uncom- contemporary in any way; impeccable ter expressing why you are interested ••EPA Rules are in effect. A monitor will fortable position of trying to persuade articulation and speech with an excel- in working with VPT. To learn more be provided. Bring pix & resumes, sta- the Queen to give up some of her privi- lent ear for dialect; also cheeky, irrever- about the company, visit www.village- pled together. Men: The show’s music lege. Ultimately, though, he shows him- ent, with a inner fire. She has a lot of playbacktheatre.org. If requested to tends toward doo-wop; prepare a song self to be capable, sensible, forthright dialogue in three scenes during which audition, be prepared to present a con- in that style (a la “The Wanderer,” and upstanding. Sir Winston Churchill: Queen Elizabeth meets with her temporary monologue or read from “Who Wrote The Book of Love,” “Alley male, 70-79, all ethnicities, Prime younger self. Bobo MacDonald/Others: sides, and sing a contemporary piece Oop”) and bring your book of music. Minister 1940-45/1951-55. Elder states- female, 40-59, all ethnicities, Scottish (theater or popular music acceptable). Women: Prepare a song in the style of man of Britain. Elderly now, but still nanny to the young Queen Elizabeth, Direct any questions you may have to The Ronnettes (ex. “Mr. Postman”). authoritative, aristocratic and charis- kind, firm. Will also understudy other [email protected]. ••Pays: $757/wk. for a six-day/42-hour matic, it’s his job to school the young roles. Cecil Beaton/Detective/Others: ••Company members are paid a stipend work week. Equity Workshop Contract. Elizabeth in her duties as a Queen and male, 50-59, all ethnicities, Famous for each performance. There is no pay in the proper protocol for conducting English photographer/ Detective who for rehearsals. ‘Elf’ her weekly audience with the Prime comes to the palace to investigate a ••Casting “Elf.” Minister. Carries his responsibility eas- potential breach of security. Will ••Company: Arkansas Repertory. Staff: ily, highly intelligent, astute, correct. understudy other roles. Detective/ Peter Mensky, company mgr.-casting Harold Wilson: male, 45-55, all ethnici- Policeman/Pthers: male, 40-49, all eth- assoc.; Thomas Meehan & Bob Martin, ties, Prime Minister 1964-70/1974-76. nicities, Detective who comes to the MUSICALS adaptors; Matthew Sklar & Chad From a working class background in palace to investigate a potential breach Beguelin, score; Nicole Capri, dir.; Yorkshire, massively intelligent, savvy, of security. Will understudy other roles. ‘A Bronx Tale’ Nicole Capri Brown & Marisa Kirby, down to earth. He knows he’s out of his Junior Equerries/Footmen/Others: ••Casting Equity actor/singers for vari- choreos. element and not only doesn’t let it male, 20-29, all ethnicities, Proper ous principal roles in “A Bronx Tale,” ••Rehearsals begin Nov. 11; runs Dec. bother him, but actually enjoys it. He’s young men who attend the Queen. the musical based on the one-man play 3-28 (with possible extension through

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Jan. 4, 2015) in Little Rock, AR. Machiavellian plots are revealed, prom- male, 30-39, all ethnicities, the bride’s strong pop styling. Annie Sheps: ••Seeking—Jovie: female, 25-30, ises broken, secrets exposed, and hope ex-boyfriend. Is the quintessential female, 30, African American, Caucasian, was originally played by springs from the most unlikely of “Jewish boy next door”--the kind of Hispanic, Asian, South Asian, Native Zooey Deschanel in the movie. A New places. Is it the latest conflict in the young man every mother dreams of for American, Middle Eastern, Southeast Yorker who doesn’t have much Middle East? No, it’s just the Steinberg her daughter. If he were any closer to Asian / Pacific Islander, Ethnically Christmas spirit until meeting Buddy. wedding. the Steinbergs, he’d be related. Ambiguous / Mixed Race, African Must have a great singing voice and be ••Company: Daryl Roth and Scott Instead, he’s just in love with them. Descent, co-Maid of Honor, the calm in warm, affable, off-beat and funny. Landis. Staff: David Hyde Pierce, dir.; Well, one of them in particular. It’s too the storm. An observer who does her Mezzo Soprano/Alto--sings G (below Barbara Anselmi, music; Brian bad he’s not getting married today. Or best to help where she can, but that middle C) to high F, strong belt. Walter: Hargrove, book & lyrics; Noah Racey, is he? Tenor with a strong Ab. Murray doesn’t mean she’s not just as emotion- male, 50-59, Caucasian, was played by choreo.; David Loud, music dir.; Tara Steinberg: male, 50-69, all ethnicities, ally invested as everyone else. She’s

James Caan in the movie. Walter is an Rubin Casting, casting. father of the bride. Loves his wife, loves sweet and charming, but don’t cross MUSICALS upscale successful businessman who ••Rehearsals begin approx. Jan. 13, 2015 his daughter--and if he has any nega- her. She’s also a strong influence on the has become cold and distant with his in NYC; performance dates TBA. tive feelings about this wedding, he wedding party because she’s one of the family until Buddy enters their life. A ••Seeking—Judy Steinberg Understudy: would never show them. If this is what few who could stand up to Judy workaholic with little time left for female, 50-69, all ethnicities, the his daughter wants, then it’s what he Steinberg and tell it like it is. Mezzo or enjoying or appreciating the simple Mother of-the-Bride from hell who only wants for her because he only wants sop with strong pop styling. Uncle things in life. High baritone/tenor-- wants what’s best for her daughters- what’s best for his family. Look up the Morty/Walt, As Cast: male, 30-59, all sings low A to high G. Emily : female, -and knows best whether they realize it word Mensch in the dictionary, and ethnicities, should be an actor who can 40-49, Caucasian, wife of Walter and or not. She will stop at nothing to get you’ll find a picture of Murray. Bass/ play lots of different people believably loving mother to Michael. A dry witted what she wants. She is forceful and baritone. George Howard: female, (as real people, not caricatures), since New Yorker. Mezzo soprano--sings domineering, but at heart a kind 50-69, all ethnicities, father of the along with his female counterpart, A-flat (below middle C) to D, strong and loyal person--and a fierce groom, master of the Universe, Aunt Sheila/Mildred, this person will belt. Deb: female, 30-49, all ethnicities, advocate for her friends and family. used to getting his way. His one also play various wedding guests and Walter’s funny secretary, full of charac- There is no one who you would rather soft spot is his wife. He loves her and hotel employees. The most important ter and sharp wit. Great mover with an have on your side. She’s also very would do anything to make her happy, role he will play is Uncle Morty, the amazing singing voice. Mezzo soprano/ funny, but not in a jokey way, being one and does so because she’s got him absent minded Uncle who may or may alto--sings middle C to D, strong belt. of those people who never realize just wrapped around her little finger. It’s not be senile, but who is definitely hard Mr. Greenway: male, 50-59, all ethnici- how funny they are; alto/mezzo. Jenny almost like he’s two different people- of hearing. The other roles will be writ- ties, shrewd businessman, must have Steinberg Understudy: female, 130-39, -his wife gets the teddy bear and his ten around the abilities of the actor an amazing singing voice and impecca- all ethnicities, co-Maid of Honor/ son, the grizzly. Baritone with good F cast. Baritone with strong high notes. ble comic timing. High baritone/tenor- Bride’s older sister. The driving force above middle C. Greg Madison: male, Aunt Sheila/Mildred, As Cast : female, --D sharp to high A. Santa: male, behind this soon to be perfect wedding. 30+, all ethnicities, the best man. If 30-59, all ethnicities, should be an 50-69, Caucasian, jolly, warm, funny, She has done everything as if she were anyone marches to the tune of a differ- actress who can play lots of different down to earth, beer and pizza kind of getting married today. Although she’s ent drummer, it’s Greg Madison. He’s people believably, (as real people, not Santa with a great singing voice. overweight and not comfortable with almost an idiot savant. More idiot, than caricatures) since along with her male Baritone--sings low A to E above middle that fact or anything else about herself, savant. He sees the world in a way that counterpart (Uncle Morty/Walt), this C. Store Manager: male, 30-49, African she hides behind a wicked sense of no one else does. He’s cute and likable, person will also play various wedding American, Hispanic, Asian, South humor, which serves her well as armor always means well, and would fight to guests and hotel employees. The most Asian, Native American, Middle against her mother’s constant attacks the death for a friend. Tenor with important role she will play is Aunt Eastern, Southeast Asian / Pacific or “helpful suggestions.” Although she Islander, Ethnically Ambiguous / Mixed can be cutting and acerbic, she is rarely Race, African Descent, funny, physi- mean or spiteful to others because her cally large, full of character, lots of atti- barbed comments are usually directed tude, sassy and spirited. Must be able to at herself; mezzo-soprano with a great We’re building a community of artists sing well and have great comic timing. belt and mix. Georgette Howard High baritone/tenor---sings low B to Understudy : female, 18+, all ethnici- high F sharp. Comedic Female ties, The Mother of-the-Groom from Ensemble Dancer/Singers: female, hell—uptight, “WASPY,” one of those 20-35, all ethnicities, funny, attractive, “ladies who lunch,” with an acerbic wit smart, seeking very strong dancers and fondness for drink--especially gin. JOIN US with big personalities who sing very She is not happy about her son getting well. Dancers should have some tap married and her unhappiness is a force “If you're looking for background and a strong sense of style. to be reckoned with. Alto/mezzo. Brian an excellent, Some tap required. Comedic Male Howard Understudy: male, 30, all eth- comprehensive, and Ensemble Dancer/Singers: male, 20-49, nicities, the groom. Is going to be a all ethnicities, funny, smart, unique, great guy as soon as he grows up, but nurturing place to seeking very strong dancers with big unfortunately he’s still trying to find work at your craft, personalities who sing very well. himself. That can only happen when he with people who are Dancers should have some tap back- gets out from under the thumbs of his as passionate ground and a strong sense of style. domineering father and manipulating as you are... ••Auditions will be held by appt. Sept. 16 mother, which is one of the reasons he’s and Sept. 17 in New York City, NY. getting married today. Tenor with good come to ESPA” ••Send submissions to pmensky@ low notes. Albert Understudy : male, therep.org with “Elf NYC appointment 50-69, all ethnicities, the wedding -Randy Graﬀ, request/AEA submission” in the subject planner and the hotel concierge, both ESPA Instructor line of emailed submissions. Callbacks worldly and world weary. He is a nup- will be held Sept. 18. Seeking Equity tial Houdini, who has seen and done it and non-Equity actor/singers for vari- all before, and who is therefore ready ous roles. Equity members must submit with the solution before anyone else themselves directly to be considered even realizes there’s a problem. via this posting. The role of Buddy has Baritone. Rebecca Steinberg been cast; the role of Michael will be Understudy : female, 18+, all ethnici- cast locally. Seeking a diverse company. ties, the bride. Is the “perfect daugh- ••Pays: $600 min./wk., plus housing and ter.” Looks, body, voice, she has it all. transportation provided. Equity LORT Unfortunately, wedding jitters are caus- Non-Rep Contract. ing her to be emotionally unstable one minute she’s laughing, the next she’s Monologue Audition Technique ‘It Shoulda Been You’ crying, and sometimes she’s doing both ••Casting “It Shoulda Been You.” at the same time, which make her seem Career Building Scene Study Synopsis: In a world where nothing is like a mess. Soprano with a high belt or what it seems, religions collide, strong mix on an E. Marty Kaufman: CLASSES BEGIN SEPTEMBER 15 (212) 840-9705 BACKSTAGE.COM 08.28.14 backstage 25 primarystages.org/espa

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Sheila, a grabbing, clasping woman pompous and manipulative law profes- Hungarian accent. Character Woman: her husband she thinks very little of who is full of spite and jealousy for her sor at Harvard. He objectifies Elle. female, 30-65, all ethnicities, seeking Matilda’s unique abilities and often sister-in-law, and would love nothing Callahan should be both charismatic one actress to play the following char- berates her. She is as loud in her more than to see the whole wedding go and warm but able to turn instantly acters: Regina Schuyler who’s 40s-60s, makeup and dress sense as she is in her up in flames. She’s also a horny ol’ gal, into a conniving shark. Baritone, A2 – Society Widow. Comic character voice--must have strong comedy. which plays out during the course of F#4. Brooke Wyndham: female, 25-39, actress.; Olga Moscowitz who’s 30s- Needs a really strong belt voice, with the wedding. The other roles will be all ethnicities, a beautifully aging Deltu 40s, a successful Russian immigrant, matching vocal stamina. The number written around the abilities of the actor Nu sorority sister who stars in her own with Russian/Yiddish accent. A push- “Loud” is a hard sing, and requires a cast. Mezzo-soprano, belter. line of exercise videos. Strong dancer, cart peddler. Comic/character alto/ very strong tone, up to top F/G--with ••Equity Principal Auditions will be held jump rope skills a plus. May also cover mezzo with belt. Emma Lazarus: higher ad libs. Should have strong Sept. 4 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (lunch from our Female Principals and will perform female, 20-29, Caucasian, upper class dance-Latin a particular advantage. Mr.

MUSICALS 1:30-2:30 p.m.) and Sept. 5 from 10 at the Nickelodeon Pajama Jam (not in poet. A reformer, in spite of her family’s Wormwood: male, 20-39, all ethnici- a.m.-6 p.m. (lunch from 1:30-2:30 p.m.) character costumes). Alto or Soprano, disapproval. Soprano. Giovanni Ferro: ties, Matilda’s father. A dealer in sec- at Pearl Studios NYC “500”, 500 Eighth A3 – G5. Serena, Pilar, and Margot: male, 8-10, all ethnicities, boy, a street ond-hand cars, “a mean crooked crook” Ave., NYC. female, 18-30, all ethnicities, Elle’s urchin, Italian accent. Scrappy and with a penchant for wearing jackets ••Prepare the piece for the character for Sorority Sisters and very own personal ambitious. Boy soprano whose voice with large, brightly colored checks. which you are auditioning. Bring pic- Greek Chorus. Must be energetic, has not changed. Physically should have a weaselly or ture and resume, stapled together. strong dancers, and fantastic singers. ••Equity Principal Auditions will be held ratty essence. Should ideally be a Those auditioning for Jenny, Rebecca, May also cover our Female Principals Sept. 2 from 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. (lunch clown with an ex-punk rocker vocal. Brian, or Marty, prepare a short song in and will perform at the Nickelodeon 1-2 p.m.) at Actors’ Equity Association Needs to be agile, with precise enuncia- the contemporary musical theater Pajama Jam (not in character cos- Audition Center, 165 W. 46th St., 16th tion and have a firm rhythmic sense. style--i.e. Jason Robert Brown, Stephen tumes). Ensemble: male, 18-30, all eth- Flr., NYC, 10036. Mrs. Phelps: female, 30-49, African Schwartz, Michael John LaChuisa, nicities, must be in shape, strong ••EPA Rules are in effect. A monitor will American, comfortable with a William Finn (but not limited to those dancers, and fantastic singers. Will be provided. Bring picture and resume. Caribbean or African accent. Warm and composers). Those auditioning for cover male principals and will perform Prepare a brief musical theater song. nurturing local librarian who encour- Annie or Greg, prepare a short cut of an at the Nickelodeon Pajama Jam (not in Bring sheet music. Demos from the ages Matilda’s love of reading. Must be 80’s power ballad. Those auditioning character costumes). show can be heard at www.libertythe- comfortable singing in the opening for George, Murray, Albert, Uncle ••Auditions will be held Sept. 8 from 10 musical.com; styles vary for each char- number. Morty, Georgette, Judy, or Aunt Sheila, a.m.-2 p.m. (sign-up begins at 9:30 a.m.) acter, but in most instances a ••Equity Principal Auditions will be held prepare a short cut of a song in the style at Ripley Grier, 520 8th Ave., New York traditional musical theater selection Sept. 2 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (lunch from of Kander & Ebb, Cy Coleman, Jerry City, NY. will be most helpful for this audition. 1:30-2:30 p.m.) and Sept. 5 from 10 Herman (but not limited to those ••If unable to attend open dance calls, This production is adapted from the a.m.-6 p.m. (lunch from 1:30-2:30 p.m.) composers). email a picture/resume to blonde@ musical. If unable to attend EPA, send at Ripley-Grier Studios, 520 Eighth ••Pays: $1,807 min./wk. Equity decasting.com with “Legally Blonde on picture/resume to Michael Cassara Ave., NYC. Production (League) Contract. NCL [Insert Role Here].” Come prepared Casting, 333 W. 39th St. Suite #800, ••Prepare a short contemporary musical to dance, with a picture/resume stapled New York, NY 10018 Attn: Liberty. theatre or pop/rock song. Bring sheet ‘Legally Blonde’ together. You may be asked to stay and ••Pays $76/performance. Equity Off music; accompanist provided. Bring ••Casting “Legally Blonde,” a musical sing in the afternoon. Broadway Periodic Performance picture and resume, stapled together. for Norwegian Cruise Line. ••Pays $850/wk. minimum for ensemble; Agreement. ••Current minimum $996/wk., salary ••Company: Norwegian Cruise Line. $1000/wk. minimum for leads. level pending. Equity Production Staff: Laurence O’Keefe and Nell ‘Matilda,’ Adult Roles (League) Tier D Tour Contract. Benjamin, music/lyrics; Heather Hach, ‘Liberty: A Monumental New ••Casting the national touring produc- book; Gerry McIntyre, dir./choreo.; Musical’ tion of “Matilda.” ‘Miracle On 34th Street’ Jeremy Fenn-Smith, music dir.; Robert ••Casting “Liberty: A Monumental New ••Company: Royal Shakespeare ••Casting “Miracle On 34th Street,” a Dean Hertenstein, mgr.; Richard Musical.” Company (UK) and Dodgers. Staff: musical for La Comedia Dinner Theatre. Ambrose, VP of entertainment; Daryl ••Company: Theresa Wozunk Dennis Kelly, book; Tim Minchin, ••Company: La Comedia Dinner Theatre. Eisenberg, casting. Associates. Staff: Dana Leslie music & lyrics; Matthew Warchus, dir.; Staff: David Adkins, prod.; Chris Beiser, ••Rehearsals begin Oct. 27 or Nov. 2 in Goldstein, book-lyrics; Jon Goldstein, Peter Darling, choreo.; Chris dir./choreo. Tampa, FL, runs Dec. 6-June 6, 2015 in music; Evan Pappas, dir.; Jeffrey Lodin, Nightingale, music supervisor. ••Rehearsals begin Oct. 20; runs Nov. 5– the Caribbean. music dir.; Michael Cassara, casting ••Rehearsals begin March 30, 2015; tour- Dec. 31 in Springboro, OH. ••Seeking—Elle Woods: female, 18+, dir.; R. Erin Craig, exec. prod.; La Vie ing dates TBA. ••Seeking—Dancers/Chorus: males & Caucasian, recent college graduate and Productions, general mgr. ••Seeking—Miss Trunchbull: male, females, 18+, all ethnicities, actors/ quintessential valley girl who goes to ••Rehearsals begin approx. Sept. 29; 30-45, all ethnicities, must be 6 feet or singers who move well; play various Harvard Law school to impress her ex- runs approx. Oct. 14-Nov. 25 (every taller, headmistress of Crunchem Hall ensemble roles and cover principals. boyfriend. Elle needs to be not only Mon. at 2 p.m., Tues. at 11 a.m. & 2 p.m., Primary School. Once a famous athlete, Kris Kringle: male, 40+, all ethnicities, youthful and bubbly, but also vulnera- and Sun. at 6 p.m.) in NYC. she is described as a “Gigantic Holy ter- ultimate Santa Claus; full of life; bari- ble, lovable, determined, gregarious, ••Seeking—Liberty: female, 20-29, all ror,” a “fierce tyrannical monster’ who tone. Doris: female, 30-39, all ethnici- and forceful. She must be a triple threat ethnicities, to play early-20s. Beautiful “marches like a storm trooper with long ties, strong career woman; realist; with a great body. Soprano Belt, Gb2 – and charismatic. Radiant, exotic. arms swinging” with an “aura of men- soprano/mix. Fred: male, 30-39, all eth- G5. Paula Bonafonte: female, 28-29, all Initially an innocent and optimistic ace.” Must be high baritone with a nicities, lawyer; unconventional lead- ethnicities, brash and funny hair styl- young immigrant, she becomes a sym- strong top F sharp. Must be physically ing man; baritone. Shellhammer: ist. She and Elle help each other achieve bol of strength and freedom. Performer fit and agile- able to convincingly play a female, 18+, all ethnicities, career their dreams of the perfect man and must be an incredible singer (mezzo “woman.” This is not a drag role. Miss woman; sassy sidekick; mezzo/belt. Dr. manicure. Soprano Belt, A3 – A5. with high belt) with a tremendous con- Honey: female, 20-39, all ethnicities, Pierce: female, 30-49, all ethnicities, Vivienne Kensington: female, 21-30, all temporary sound, strong pop stylings mild, quiet person who never raises her character woman; mezzo. Albert ethnicities, stuck up and wealthy. She and a very wide vocal range. Francis voice and seldom seems to smile, yet Sawyer: male, 18+, all ethnicities, is a smart and savvy law student that Walker: male, 30-46, all ethnicities, possesses the rare gift of being adored tightly wound analyst; minimal sing- understands that what matters most All-American, leading man type with by every child under her care. She ing. Finley: male, 20-39, all ethnicities, are brains. Although beauty is not her political aspirations. Perhaps Kennedy- should have a curious warmth that compact comic actor; baritone/bari- highest priority, she is also very attrac- esque. Strong baritone. Character Man: should be almost tangible. Physically tenor. Judge Harper: male, 18+, all eth- tive. Soprano Belt, A3 – F5. Emmett male, 30-53, all ethnicities, performer should be “slim and fragile that if she nicities, commanding; baritone/belt. Forest: male, 25-35, all ethnicities, must be a tenor and excellent with fell over she would smash into a thou- Mr. Macy & Mr. Gimble: male, 40-59, all attractive, yet smart and sensitive, accents. Seeking one actor to play the sand pieces like a porcelain figure.” ethnicities, powerful men; minimal older law student who takes Elle under following characters (30s to early-50s): Vocally needs a sweet, melodic, and singing. District Attorney Mara: male, his wing and finds love with her. Tenor, Frederic Bartholdi who’s 40s-50s, pure sounding voice. Could even have a 30-39, all ethnicities, baritone. B2 – A4. Warner Huntington: male, Liberty’s father. Comic French accent; slightly folksy quality. Soprano up to ••Auditions will be held Sept. 8 at 10 a.m. 18-35, all ethnicities, model, extremely McKay who’s a successful Irish immi- Bb, with a strong and solid belt up to D. (dancers) and from 12:30-5 p.m. (princi- attractive, and self-centered. His pomp- grant, with an Irish brogue. Mrs. Wormwood: female, 20-39, pal roles) at Nola Studios, 250 W. 54th ous and arrogant nature destroys Construction foreman who manages Hispanic, mother of Michael and St., New York City, NY, 45066. everything that he could have had with the workers building the Williamsburg Matilda, and wife of Mr. Wormwood. ••Pays $300/wk. average. Rehearsal pays Elle. Tenor, Eb3 – Ab4. Professor Bridge; Joseph Pulitzer who’s a She is obsessed with her amateur $300. Total compensation including Callahan: male, 35-50, all ethnicities, Newspaper Mogul, fast-talker, Ballroom dancing and her looks. Like rehearsal is $2700, plus housing, trans-

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portation, meals for each performance, dir.; Lorin Latarro, choreo.; Rehearsal ‘The Wiz’ ‘King of the Forest,’ fighting hard to be health club membership, and work- begins Oct. 13; runs Oct. 23-Nov. 1), ••Casting the role of Dorothy only in ferocious when he’s scared of his own man’s comp provided. Four days off for “Plaid Tidings, A Special Holiday “The Wiz.” shadow. Strong singer/dancer. Comedic Thanksgiving and Christmas. Edition” (Stuart Ross, writer; James ••Company: Maltz Jupiter Theatre. Staff: ability essential. Baritone. Hickory/Tin Raitt, vocal and musical arrangement; Andrew Kato, artistic dir.-dir.; Jennifer Man: male, 20-49, all ethnicities, ‘On Your Feet’ Gordon Greenberg, dir.; Rehearsal Werner, choreo.; Henry Krieger, music; Hickory is a practical joke-loving farm- ••Casting Equity actor/singers for vari- begins Nov. 24; runs Dec. 4-Dec. 28). Tom Eyen, book/lyrics; Eric Alsford, hand. Tin Man is a slightly sad and sen- ous roles in “On Your Feet.” Casting ••Company: Bucks County Playhouse. music dir.; Bob Cline, casting. timental man, hopelessly in love with a director states: “Performers of all Latin Staff: Robyn Goodman, producing dir.; ••Rehearsals begin Dec. 22, 2014; runs girl. Strong singer/dancer. Tap dancing backgrounds encouraged to attend.” Alex Fraser, exec. prod.; Stephen Kocis, Jan. 15-Feb. 1, 2015 in Jupiter, FL. a plus. Bari/tenor. Hunk/Scarecrow: ••Company: Nederlander Presentations, prod.; Josh Fiedler, prod.; Tara Rubin ••Seeking—Dorothy: female, 18+, all eth- male, 20-49, all ethnicities, excellent

Inc. Staff: Jerry Mitchell, dir.; Sergio Casting, casting; Daryl Boiling, gen- nicities, large range, low alto-high dancer. Hunk is a happy farm hand MUSICALS Trujillo, choreo.; Gloria & Emilio eral mgr.; Morgan M. Manfredi, soprano, belt; youthful, young that fancies himself a thinker. Estefan, music & lyrics; Alexander management assoc. appearance, sweet and vulnerable Scarecrow is Dorothy’s floppy, fun-lov- Dinelaris, book; Telsey + Company/ ••Runs in New Hope, PA. actor with amazing singing voice; ing friend and protector. Empty- Justin Huff, casting; Charlotte Wilcox/ ••Seeking—Dr. Frank N. Furter: males every new experience is an opportu- headed, but longs for brains. Bari/tenor. The Charlotte Wilcox Company, general & females, 20-49, all ethnicities, high nity for enlightenment and growth; ••Equity Principal Auditions will be held mgr. baritone. A mad scientist transvestite must view the world with wide eyes Sept. 3 from 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. (lunch ••Lab is Oct. 27-Nov. 21. from the planet Transexual in the gal- and wonderment, yet be strong enough from 1-2:00 p.m.) at Actors’ Equity ••Seeking—Gloria Estefan: female, axy of Transylvania. Larger than life, to meet each obstacle; she is inquisi- Association Audition Center, 165 West 20-30, all ethnicities, to play Cuban; full of sexual energy. Rocky Horror: tive, curious, and precocious; advanced 46th Street, 16th Floor, NYC, 10036. initially shy, opens up as the story pro- male, 20-39, all ethnicities, rock bari- dancer; must be willing to fly and spin ••Prepare a short song selection in the gresses, becomes an icon; sharp sense tone/tenor. The result of one of the Dr’s in the air (so no fear of heights and style of the show or from the show. No of humor, good actress; must speak flu- experiments: “the perfect man.” Must must have core body strength). pop rock. Bring your book of music in ent Spanish and sing well; principal. be in good shape and comfortable with ••Auditions will be held by appt. Sept. 10 case you are asked for a second selec- Young Emilio/Nayib: male, 12+, all eth- wearing little clothing. Magenta: in NYC. tion. Bring photo and resume. EPA nicities, to play 12, Emilio as a boy and female, 20-39, all ethnicities, husky ••Mark envelopes: “The Wiz [Dorothy] / Rules are in effect. A monitor will be Nayib, Gloria’s son; straight-forward, rock mezzo/alto. Dr. Frank ‘N’ Furter’s NY Appt. / AEA Submission.” Mail to: provided. determined, strong; must speak fluent maid. Bold and sexy. Francis: male, Bob Cline, 676A, 9th Ave., #160, New ••Pays $408/wk.; Equity LOA ref. to Spanish and does not need to sing; 18+, all ethnicities, has the most confi- York, NY 10036. Deadline for submis- CORST Contract. principal. Consuelo: female, 65-75, all dence. Takes care of his fellow Plaids sions is Sept. 5. Note: Seeking submis- ethnicities, this role has been cast but and makes sure that everyone knows sions from Equity members only for ‘Three Mo’ Tenors,’ Male performers may be considered for pos- where they’re supposed to be and what these appointments. The Equity mem- Singers sible replacements; to play Cuban; is supposed to happen next. Has ber must submit herself directly in ••Casting male singers for the national Gloria’s grandmother, Cuban stage asthma, which acts up whenever num- order to be considered via this posting. and international touring concert of mother; sometimes an apparition; wise, bers are too fast or the choreography For more info, visit www.jupiterthe- “Three Mo’ Tenors” conceived, loving, warm, Gloria’s guardian angel; too energetic. He has a great deal of atre.org. directed and choreographed by Marion must speak fluent Spanish and be able compassion for the music and the ••Pays: $812/wk. min. Equity LORT Non- J. Caffey. Synopsis: The hit PBS Great to carry a tune; principal (cast). Young group. He is always saving the guys Rep Contract. Performances and international touring Gloria: female, 10-12, all ethnicities, from embarrassment. Humble. Second concert is seeking versatile tenor sing- this role has been cast but performers tenor-lyric baritone. Sparky: male, 18+, ‘The Wizard of Oz’ ers of all non-Caucasian ethnicities for may be considered for possible replace- all ethnicities, clown, the imp, the ••Seeking Equity principal actors/sing- current and future productions, includ- ments; to play Cuban; innocent, but scamp; always looking for ways to crack ers for “The Wizard of Oz.” ing a possible 15th Anniversary PBS smart and self reliant; slightly sad, but jokes. Very sharp. Even though he is ••Company: Surflight Theatre. Staff: Special. always full of hope; must speak fluent energetic and clever, he cares for his William Martin, general mgr.; Hannah ••Staff: Willette Murphy Klausner, Spanish and sing well; principal (cast). step-brother. Sings with a joyous bra- Hulling, assistant general mgr.; Karen prod.; Joseph Joubert, arrangements & Emilio Estefan: male, 30-40, all ethnic- vura and loves to perform. He is the Carpenter, dir.; Matt Williams, choreo.; orchestrations; Keith Burton, musical ities, this role has been cast but per- comic engine of the show. Baritone. Wojcik | Seay, casting. dir.; Joy Dewing Casting, casting. formers may be considered for possible Jinx: male, 18+, all ethnicities, shy one; ••Rehearsals begin Nov. 11; runs Nov. ••Rehearsals begin January 2015 in NYC; replacements; to play Cuban; confident, terrified. Doesn’t always remember 28-Dec. 21 in NJ. performances begin February 2015 on handsome, sometimes stumbles over what song comes next or what the next ••Seeking—Dorothy Gale: female, 13-17, tour. his emotions...and his English; loyal, move is. Sparky’s step-brother; there is all ethnicities, young, innocent, sweet; ••Seeking—Male Tenor Singers: male, leading man with character; must a little step-sibling rivalry going on a true heart; can be vulnerable, but 18+, African American, Hispanic, Asian, speak fluent Spanish and sing well; between them. Occasionally gets a nose very determined; stronger than she South Asian, Native American, Middle principal (cast). Gloria Fajardo: female, bleed when he sings above an A. Tenor. realizes; excellent vocals with a com- Eastern, Southeast Asian / Pacific 50-60, all ethnicities, this role has been Smudge: male, 18+, all ethnicities, wor- fortable G to B flat range; no taller than Islander, Ethnically Ambiguous / Mixed cast but performers may be considered rier. Worries about the props, running 5’3”. Aunt Em/Glinda: female, 40-59, all Race, African Descent, all ages, all non- for possible replacements; to play order, and always assumes that the ethnicities, Aunt Em is a hard-scrabble, white ethnicities. Must be able to sing Cuban, Gloria’s mother, brassy, strong- audience won’t like him. Chronic ner- prairie stock, no-nonsense farm woman at least five styles of music. One style willed, Latin matriarch, survivor, biting vous stomach. Very reluctant to per- with a big heart. Glinda is the epitome must be classical (opera to an art song) humor, must speak fluent Spanish and form. Left-handed and he smudges the of the mature heroine from which sung in a foreign language. In the past, sing well, principal (cast). page every time he writes. Never enjoys goodness flows unceasingly. Has a music styles have included: Opera, ••Equity Principal Auditions will be held or appreciates what he has. Wears twinkling eye. Strong legit vocals with Broadway, Soul, R&B, Gospel, Spiritual, Sept. 4 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (lunch 1:30- glasses, which hides his good looks and a range from A to D. Prof. Marvel/Oz: Pop, Rock, Jazz and Blues. Singers must 2:30 p.m.) at Telsey + Company, 315 W. sex appeal. Bass. male, 60-69, all ethnicities, Marvel is be able to move well and handle light 43rd St, 10th Flr., NYC. ••Equity Principal Auditions will be held slightly befuddled, very kindly, warm choreography and musical staging. ••EPA Rules are in effect. A monitor will Sept. 4 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (lunch 1:30- and friendly; ‘snake oil salesman’ type. Ability to read music is a plus but not be provided. Bring pix & resumes, sta- 2:30 p.m.) at Pearl Studios NYC “500”, The Great Oz is a befuddled, absent- required. pled together. Prepare a brief pop song 500 Eighth Avenue, (35th/36th Streets), minded professor with a loving heart; ••Auditions will be held Sept. 19 at 10 song showing range. Bring sheet music; NYC. can be fearsome when in disguise. a.m. (sign in by 9:30 a.m.) at Ripley- a piano accompanist will be provided. ••Prepare a song in the style of the Ensemble singer. Elmira/WWW: Grier Studios, 520 8th Avenue, 16th Fl., Note: Only Equity performers will be show(s). We are also happy to hear female, 40-59, all ethnicities, Elmira is NYC. seen at this call. Non-AEA performers, music the show(s). Bring sheet music; a severe spinster with a knack for mak- ••Prepare a brief (one-minute) classical attend the open call on Sept. 9 at Pearl accompanist provided. Bring picture ing enemies. Wicked Witch of the West piece as well as a short selection in a Studios, 500 8th Ave, 4th flr. and resume, stapled together. EPA is the quintessential witch complete contrasting style (Broadway, Soul, R&B, ••Pays: $1000/wk. Equity Rules are in effect. A monitor will be with cackle, broomstick, and a wicked Gospel, Spiritual, Pop, Rock, Jazz, Developmental Lab Agreement. provided. Performers of all ethnic and sense of humor. Loves being bad and is Blues). Bring your book of music reper- racial backgrounds are encouraged to good at it. Ensemble singer. Zeke/ toire and a picture and resume, stapled ‘Rocky Horror Show’ & ‘Plaid attend. Always bring your Equity Cowardly Lion: male, 30-49, all ethnici- together. Callbacks will be Saturday, Tidings’ Membership Card to auditions. ties, Zeke is a friendly farmhand, September 20th. If unable to attend, ••Seeking Equity actor/singers for ••Pays $638/wk. AEA minimum. Equity always a bit nervous and occasionally please send a link to a video of your “Rocky Horror Show” (Hunter Foster, COST Tier 1 Contract. the brunt of a few jokes. Lion is the audition, following the instructions

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above, to [email protected] name by Chazz Palminteri. Set against p.m. (female dancers.) at Ripley-Grier as the lead singer of a girl group. with “Three Mo’ Tenors” in the subject the turbulent 1960s, “A Bronx Tale” fol- 520, 520 8th Ave. (36th/37th), NYC. Tyrone: male, 18-29, African American, line. Please do not attach video files. lows a young Italian-American teenager ••Men bring jazz shoes or sneakers. plays age 17. Jane’s brother. Strong Attach your picture and resume as pdf, finding his path in life as guided by two Prepare a song in doo-wop style (ala singer; tenor (high C). Strong mover. jpg, or doc, and keep it under 10 MB. father figures. “The Wanderer,” “Who Wrote The Book ••Equity Chorus Calls will be held Sept. ••For more info, visit www.joydewing- ••Company: Tommy Mottola and The of Love,” “Alley Oop”). Women bring 10 at 10 a.m. (male singers) and at 2 p.m. casting.com, Facebook Dodgers. Staff: Alan Menken, music; heels. Prepare a song in the style of The (female singers) at Ripley-Grier 520, 520 (JoyDewingCasting), or Twitter (@ Chazz Palminteri & Glenn Slater, book Ronnettes (ex. “Mr. Postman”). Bring 8th Ave. (36th/37th), NYC. jdcasting). and lyrics; Sergio Trujillo, choreo.; Ron picture/resume stapled together. Must ••Men prepare a song in a doo-wop style ••Pays $500/performance min. (negotia- Melrose, musical dir.; Tara Rubin show government photo ID to enter (ala “The Wanderer,” “Who Wrote The ble) plus per diem, travel, and housing Casting, casting; Dodger Management building. Performers of all ethnic and Book of Love,” “Alley Oop”) and bring

MUSICALS provided. Group, general mgr. racial backgrounds are encouraged to your book of music. Women prepare a ••Runs Nov. 17-Dec. 20 in NY. attend. Bring your Equity Membership song in the style of The Ronnettes (ex. ‘West Side Story’ ••Seeking—Ensemble Teens: male, 18-29, Card to auditions. Chorus rules are in “Mr. Postman”). Bring picture/resume ••Casting Equity actors, singers, and African American, play age 17. Tenors effect. A monitor will be provided. stapled together. Must show govern- dancers for various principal roles in (high C). Strong movers. Ensemble ••Pays $757/wk. for a 6 day/42 hr. work ment photo ID to enter building. “West Side Story.” Especially seeking Women: female, 20-39, Caucasian, wk. Equity Workshop Contract. Performers of all ethnic and racial back- non-Caucasian performers to play Middle Eastern, Ethnically Ambiguous grounds are encouraged to attend. young Puerto Ricans. / Mixed Race, Italian girls in Calogero’s ‘A Bronx Tale,’ Singers Bring your Equity Membership Card to ••Company: Harbor Lights Theater neighborhood; beautiful, funny, tough ••Casting “A Bronx Tale,” a musical auditions. Chorus rules are in effect. A Company. Staff: Tamara Jenkins, Jay dancers and singers. Ensemble Woman: based on the one-man play of the same monitor will be provided. Montgomery, prods.; Beth Gittleman, female, 18-29, African American, Jane’s name by Chazz Palminteri. Set against ••Pays $757/ wk. for a 6 day/42 hr. work assoc. prod.; Stephen Nachamie, dir.; friend. Excellent singer. Strong mover. the turbulent 1960s, “A Bronx Tale” fol- week. Equity Workshop Contract. musical dir. TBD; Duane McKee, sound Ensemble Men: male, 30-59, all ethnici- lows a young Italian-American teenager design; Jake Fine, lighting design; orig- ties, Sonny’s wise-guys; various inhab- finding his path in life as guided by two ‘A Christmas Story, The inal Jerome Robbins choreo. set by itants of Calogero’s neighborhood. father figures. Musical!’ Maria Totten & Stephen Nachamie; Unique, authentic characters with ••Company: Tommy Mottola and The ••Casting “A Christmas Story, The Brendan O’Brien, PSM; Tabitha Pease, strong voices and comedic chops. One Dodgers. Staff: Alan Menken, music; Musical!” set design. must be a true bass-baritone, one must Chazz Palminteri & Glenn Slater, book ••Company: Big League Productions, ••Rehearsals begin Oct. 14; runs Nov. be heavy-set, and one should be a and lyrics; Sergio Trujillo, choreo.; Ron Inc. Staff: Daniel Sher, exec. prod.; 7-23 in Staten Island, NY. Sinatra/Bennett/Martin/Darin “song Melrose, musical dir.; Tara Rubin Joseph Robinette, book; Benj Pasek & ••Seeking—Anita: female, 25-30, all eth- stylist”. Must move well. Doo-Wop Casting, casting dir.; Dodger Justin Paul, music and lyrics; Matt nicities, Puerto Rican, feisty and asser- Group: male, 20-39, African American, Management Group, general mgr. Lenz, dir.; John Rando, original dir.; tive; range: F3-D5; must be excellent Calogero’s four best friends. Double as ••Runs Nov. 17-Dec. 20 in NY. Warren Carlyle, choreo.; Cynthia dancer. Anybodys: female, 15-25, all various inhabitants of Calogero’s neigh- ••Seeking—Ensemble Teens: male, 18-25, Kortman Westphal, music supervisor; ethnicities, a spunky tomboy who is borhood. One must be a true bass-bari- African American, Ethnically Alison Franck, casting dir. desperate to become a member of the tone; one must have a thrilling Ambiguous / Mixed Race, African ••Rehearsals begin Oct. 16; runs Nov. Jets; full of energy and heart; excellent doo-wop falsetto; one must be a top- Descent, Tyrone’s friends. Tenor (high 14-Jan. 4, 2015. dancer/speaking role. Bernardo: male, quality lead vocalist; and all four must C). Strong movers. Ensemble Women: ••Seeking—Ensemble: males & females, 25-35, all ethnicities, a proud, strong, be capable of performing tricky close- female, 20-39, Caucasian, Hispanic, 18-40, all ethnicities, male and female handsome Puerto Rican man; leader of harmony arrangements. Calogero: Middle Eastern, Ethnically Ambiguous dancers who sing very well (or singers the Sharks; range: Bb2-Eb4; must be an male, 18-29, Caucasian, Middle Eastern, / Mixed Race, beautiful, funny, tough who dance very well); one male swing, excellent dancer. Chino: male, 20-25, Ethnically Ambiguous / Mixed Race, dancers and singers. Ensemble Men: one male featured role, tenors pre- all ethnicities, an angry and, at times, plays age 17. Young likeable Italian- male, 30-59, all ethnicities, Sonny’s ferred; two female ensemble members, naive Shark who turns murderous and American teenager. He steps in and out wise-guys; various inhabitants of one needs to cover the role of mother. vengeful; dancer/speaking role. Maria: of narrating the show. Excellent singer Calogero’s neighborhood. Unique, ••Auditions will be held Sept. 4 from 10 female, 18-21, all ethnicities, Puerto (tenor or very high baritone, with a flair authentic characters with strong voices a.m.-12 p.m. (male dancers who sing Rican, a hopeless romantic and inno- for 60s rock-and-roll) who moves well. and comedic chops. One must be a true very well; sign-ups at 9:00 a.m.) and cent young girl; range: Bb3-C6. Riff: Sonny: male, 30-49, all ethnicities, bass-baritone, one must be heavy-set, from 1-4 p.m. (female dancers who sing male, 25-30, all ethnicities, a spritely, Italian. The number one man in the and one should be a Sinatra/Bennett/ very well; sign-ups at 12:00 p.m.) at quick-tempered leader; range: Bb2-G4. neighborhood. Leader of the wise guys. Martin/Darin “song stylist”. Must move Ripley-Grier Studios, 520 8th Avenue, Tony: male, 25-30, all ethnicities, a Powerful and charismatic. Strong well. Doo-Wop Group: male, 20-39, all 17th Floor, NYC, 10018. romantic young man and former leader singer; full voice to G above middle C a ethnicities, Calogero’s best friends; ••Send submissions to Alison.Franck@ of the Jets, he has found a new lifestyle plus, should be “at home” with stylings double as various inhabitants of gmail.com. now; genuinely sweet and sincere; of Frank Sinatra / Tony Bennett / Dean Calogero’s neighborhood. Dancers and ••Dancers should be warmed up and range: Bb2-Bb4. Martin / Bobby Darin. Lorenzo: male, singers; one must be a true bass-bari- ready to dance. Jazz shoes or sneakers ••Equity Principal Auditions will be held 30-49, Caucasian, Middle Eastern, tone; one must have a thrilling doo- for men and character shoes with heel Sept. 2 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (lunch 1-2 Ethnically Ambiguous / Mixed Race, wop falsetto; one must be a top-quality for women. Knee pads for everyone. No p.m.) at Ripley-Grier 520, 520 8th Ave., Calogero’s father. Strong and sympa- lead vocalist; and all four must be capa- tap shoes. Prepare 16 bars of a tradi- NYC. thetic. Bus driver. Excellent tenor or ble of performing tricky close-harmony tional musical theatre song, and book ••EPA Rules are in effect. A monitor will high baritone; ability to express honest arrangements. Ensemble Woman: of music. Need dancers who sing very be provided. Bring pix & resumes, sta- emotion while singing. Young female, 18-29, African American, to well. pled together. Prepare a song of your Calogero: male, 9-12, Caucasian, Middle play age 17. Jane’s friend. Excellent ••Pays $500/wk. Housing and per diem choice for all singing roles. Bring music Eastern, Ethnically Ambiguous / Mixed singer. Strong mover. Lorenzo: male, provided. in the appropriate key. For speaking Race, must believably play age 9. 30-49, Caucasian, Middle Eastern, roles, sides will be provided. Note: Calogero’s younger self. Excellent Ethnically Ambiguous / Mixed Race, ‘Elf’ Some roles will be cast non-AEA. singer who moves very well. Rosena: Calogero’s father. Strong and sympa- ••Casting “Elf.” Everyone must bring government female, 30-49, Caucasian, Middle thetic. Bus driver. Excellent tenor or ••Company: Arkansas Repertory. Staff: photo ID to enter building. Producer Eastern, Ethnically Ambiguous / Mixed high baritone; ability to express honest Thomas Meehan and Bob Martin, adap- states: “Note we do not hold agent calls. Race, Italian. Calogero’s mother. emotion while singing more important tation; Matthew Sklar and Chad We will be casting from this call.” Sensible and beautiful. Strong singer, than vocal fireworks. Young Calogero: Beguelin, score; Nicole Capri, dir.; ••Pays: $279/wk. Equity LOA (four warm mezzo or alto voice preferred. male, 9-12, all ethnicities, must believ- Nicole Capri and Marisa Kirby, co- shows/wk.). Jane: female, 18-29, African American, ably play age 9. Calogero’s younger self. choreo.; Peter Mensky, co. mgr.-casting plays age 17. Calogero falls in love with Excellent singer who moves very well. assoc. her. Striking and smart. Excellent Rosena: female, 30-49, all ethnicities, ••Rehearsals begin Nov. 11; runs Dec. singer who moves well; should be com- Italian. Calogero’s mother. Sensible and 3-28, 2014, with a possible one-week pletely “at home” as the lead singer of a beautiful. Strong singer, warm mezzo extension to Jan. 4, 2015, in Little Rock, CHORUS CALLS girl group. Tyrone: male, 18-29, African or alto voice preferred. Jane: female, AR. American, plays age 17. Jane’s brother. 18-29, African American, plays age 17. ••Seeking—Ensemble Singers Who Dance ‘A Bronx Tale,’ Dancers Tenor (high C). Strong mover. Calogero falls in love with her. Striking Well: males & females, 18+, all ethnici- ••Casting “A Bronx Tale,” a musical ••Equity Chorus Calls will be held Sept. and smart. Excellent singer who moves ties, all types and ages. Ensemble based on the one-man play of the same 15 at 10 a.m. (male dancers) and at 2 well; should be completely “at home” Dancers Who Sing Well: males &

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females, 18+, all ethnicities, all types cal theater song, just in case. Bring pic- Theatrical Production and Strip; our villain and needs to have a and ages. ture and resume, stapled together. Management, general mgr.; Journey, commanding presence with strong ••Equity Chorus Calls will be held Sept. ••Current minimum $996/wk., salary Bon Jovi, Styx, etc., music; Chris comedic timing and vocals; needs to 15 at 10 a.m. (Equity male singers who level pending. Equity Production D’Arienzo, book; Kristin Hanggi, dir.; have a good German accent; principal. dance well), at 11:30 a.m. (Equity (League) Tier D Tour Contract. Kelly Devine, choreo.; Ethan Popp, Franz Klineman: male, 20-39, all eth- female singers who dance well), at 2 musical supervisor; Telsey + Company, nicities, ensemble and swings will p.m. (Equity male dancers who sing ‘Matilda,’ Adult Singers Tiffany Little Canfield, Rachel cover this role; a young, foppish well) and at 4 p.m. (Equity female danc- ••Casting the national touring produc- Hoffman, Justin Huff, casting. German who is pressured by his father ers who sing well) at Ripley-Grier 520, tion of “Matilda.” ••Currently running on Broadway. to work for his business; small, shy 520 8th Ave., NYC. ••Company: Royal Shakespeare ••Seeking—Ensemble Dancers Who Sing: with good vocals and strong comedic ••Chorus rules are in effect. A monitor Company (UK) and Dodgers. Staff: males & females, 18-44, all ethnicities, timing; principal. Regina: female,

will be provided. Bring pix & resumes, Dennis Kelly, book; Tim Minchin, seeking unique and fit dancers with 20-49, all ethnicities, ensemble and MUSICALS stapled together. Singers: Prepare 16 music & lyrics; Matthew Warchus, dir.; strong modern/jazz technique, to play swings will cover this role; a granola bars in the style of the show. All wel- Peter Darling, choreo.; Chris various characters in the ensemble and girl who has strong comedic timing; a come and encouraged to sing from the Nightingale, music supervisor. possibly understudy principal roles; hilarious, tree-hugging fighter who will show. Dancers: Be warmed and ready. ••Rehearsals begin March 30, 2015; tour- seeking an ethnically diverse ensem- stop at nothing to protect the Sunset Women, bring flats, heels, and tap ing dates TBA. ble, all are encouraged to attend. Strip; principal. shoes. Men, bring jazz shoes and/or ••Seeking—Adult Ensemble : males & Ensemble Singers Who Move: males & ••Equity Chorus Calls will be held Sept. 5 sneakers and tap shoes. Dancers may be females, 18-39, all ethnicities, vivid females, 18-49, all ethnicities, seeking at 10 a.m. (Equity male dancers) and at asked to stay to sing. musical theater performers--must be fantastic singers with strong rock 2 p.m. (Equity female dancers) at ••Pays: $600/wk. min. Equity LORT Non- strong singers and dancers to play vocals; should be strong movers/danc- Ripley-Grier 520, 520 8th Ave., NYC. Rep Contract. Housing and transporta- older children, parents, and small ers; to play various characters in the And Sept. 8 at 10 a.m. (Equity female tion provided. character moments. ensemble and possibly understudy singers) and at 2 p.m. (Equity male ••Equity Chorus Calls will be held principal roles; seeking an ethni- singers) at Telsey + Co., 315 W. 43rd St., ‘Gotta Dance,’ Singers Sept. 3 at 10 a.m. (Equity adult cally diverse ensemble, all are 10th Flr., NYC. ••Casting “Gotta Dance.” female singers) and at 2 p.m. (Equity encouraged to attend. Drew Boley: ••Chorus rules are in effect. A monitor ••Company: Dreamworks Theatricals adult male singers) at Ripley-Grier male, 20-29, all ethnicities, ensemble will be provided. Bring pix & resumes, and Dramatic Forces. Staff: Jerry Studios, 520 Eighth Ave., NYC. and swings will cover this role; a stapled together. Dancers, be ready to Mitchell, dir.-choreo.; Chad Beguelin, ••Prepare 32 bars of a short contempo- young, handsome rocker; has great dance with jazz shoes or sneakers for Nell Benjamin, Marvin Hamlisch, Bob rary musical theater or pop/rock song comedic timing and a strong rock tenor; the men; character heels are preferable Martin, Matthew Sklar, writers; Charlie that best showcases your voice. Bring desperately wants to be a rocker, but for the women. Bring kneepads. After Alterman, music dir.; Craig Burns, sheet music; accompanist provided. works as a bar back at the famous “Rock dancing, you may be asked to sing 16 Telsey + Company, casting dir. Bring picture and resume, stapled of Ages” club on the Sunset Strip until bars of an 80s rock ballad. Bring sheet ••Reading dates run Sept. 12-30 in NYC. together. his dreams, however unrealistic, come music; accompanist provided. Singers, ••Seeking—Anthony: male, 20-35, ••Current minimum $996/wk., salary true; principal. Sherrie Christian: prepare a brief 80s rock ballad (for African American, must be 6’1’’ or level pending. Equity Production female, 20-29, Caucasian, ensemble and example, Styx, Whitesnake, Journey) taller. A tall, attractive basketball (League) Tier D Tour Contract. swings will cover this role; a young, showing range. No musical theater player dating dancer Kendra. Has pretty girl who has left her Midwestern songs. Bring sheet music; a piano scenes. Strong actor and singer with ‘On Your Feet,’ Singers family to pursue stardom in L.A.; inno- accompanist will be provided. movement ability. Ensemble. Miguel: ••Casting ensemble singers for “On Your cent, naïve, with great comedic timing; ••Pays: $1807/wk. min. Equity male, 20-35, all ethnicities, must be 6’1’’ Feet.” Performers of all Latin back- has a strong rock vocal and terrific Production (League) Contract. or taller. A tall, attractive basketball grounds strongly encouraged to attend. movement; principal. Lonny Barnett: player. Strong singer and mover. ••Company: Nederlander Presentations, male, 18+, all ethnicities, ensemble and ‘Soul Doctor,’ Dancers Ensemble. Inc. Staff: Jerry Mitchell, dir.; Sergio swings will cover this role; a middle- ••Casting dancers for “Soul Doctor.” ••Equity Chorus Calls will be held Sept. 5 Trujillo, choreo.; Gloria & Emilio aged guy with very strong comedic tim- ••Company: Jeremy Chess/Shlomo’s at 3 p.m. (male singers) at Telsey + Estefan, music & lyrics; Alexander ing and a commanding but comically Back LLC. Staff: David Schechter & Company, 315 W. 43rd St., 10th fl., NYC. Dinelaris, book; Telsey + Company/ strong rock vocal; our narrator, he has a Daniel S. Wise, co-creators; Mindy ••Prepare 16 bars of a pop song or con- Justin Huff, casting; Charlotte Wilcox/ slightly unflattering appearance but Cooper, dir.-choreo.; Seth Farber, music temporary musical theater song. Bring The Charlotte Wilcox Company, general doesn’t see it.; principal. Dennis dir.-arranger; Daniel S. Wise, book; sheet music; a piano accompanist will mgr. Dupree: male, 40-49, all ethnicities, Shlomo Carlebach, composer-addi- be provided. Bring a photo and resume ••Lab is Oct. 27-Nov. 21. ensemble and swings will cover this tional lyrics; David Schechter, lyrics; stapled together. ••Seeking—Ensemble Singers: males & role; an older guy who runs the famous Nina Simone, additional music; ••Pays: $500/wk. Equity Two-Week females, 20-59, Hispanic, to appear in “Rock of Ages” club on the Sunset Strip; Neshama Carlebach, additional mate- Staged Reading Contract. the ensemble and play various parts; all he is caught between a rock and a hard rial; Steve Margoshes, orchestrations- must dance and have great pop voices. place when German businessmen pres- arrangements; Joy Dewing Casting, ‘Matilda,’ Adult Dancers ••Equity Chorus Calls will be held Sept. 2 sure him to sell his club; possibly casting. ••Casting the national touring produc- at 10 a.m. (Equity female singers) and at heavyset, with very strong comedic ••Rehearsals begin approx. Oct. 20. tion of “Matilda.” 2 p.m. (Equity male singers) at Pearl timing; principal. Stacee Jaxx/Father: Previews begin Nov. 25; open-ended ••Company: Royal Shakespeare Studios NYC “519”, 519 8th Ave., 12th male, 18+, Caucasian, ensemble and run begins Dec. 14 in NYC. Company (UK) and Dodgers. Staff: Flr., NYC. swings will cover this role; a rock star, ••Seeking—Ensemble : males & females, Dennis Kelly, book; Tim Minchin, ••Chorus rules are in effect. A monitor he is middle-aged and very sexy; he is 18-40, all ethnicities, strong, versatile music & lyrics; Matthew Warchus, dir.; will be provided. Bring pix & resumes, at the top of his game and just left his singer/actors who move well or dance. Peter Darling, choreo.; Chris stapled together. Prepare 16 bars of a very successful metal rock band to ven- Seeking all ethnicities to portray Nightingale, music supervisor. pop song showing range. Bring sheet ture out on his own; has very strong Rabbis, Yeshiva students, Hippies, ••Rehearsals begin March 30, 2015; tour- music; a piano accompanist will be pro- comedic timing and a strong rock voice; Nazis, churchgoers, Jazz club patrons, ing dates TBA. vided. Note: Only Equity performers arrogant and charming, his life is a and other characters to weave the tap- ••Seeking—Adult Ensemble: males & will be seen at this call. Non-AEA per- merry-go-round of good old sex, drugs estry of Shlomo Carlebach’s life story. females, 18-39, all ethnicities, vivid formers, attend the open call on Sept. 9 and rock-n-roll. This actor will also play Joyful, easygoing people with folk- musical theater performers--must be at Pearl Studios, 500 8th Ave, 4th flr. Sherrie’s father. Principal. Justice rock/contemporary pop/soul/R&B; strong singers and actors to play older ••Pays: $1000/wk. Equity Charlier/Mother: female, 40-50, voices. Ensemble members will cover children, parents, and small character Developmental Lab Agreement. African American, ensemble and principal roles. Male Swing/Dance moments. swings will cover this role; an older, Captain: male, 18+, all ethnicities. ••Equity Chorus Calls will be held Sept. 4 ‘Rock of Ages,’ B’way commanding woman who runs the ••Equity Chorus Calls will be held Sept. at 10 a.m. (Equity adult female dancers) ••Casting future replacements in the strip club where Sherrie ends up when 11 at 9:30 a.m. (Equity female dancers) and at 2 p.m. (Equity adult male danc- currently-running Broadway produc- the going gets rough; sultry, maternal, and at 11:30 a.m. (Equity male dancers) ers) at Ripley-Grier Studios, 520 Eighth tion of “Rock of Ages.” Ensemble and and a sexy madam with strong vocals at Actors’ Equity Association Audition Ave., NYC. swings will cover the principal roles and belt. This actress will also play Center, 165 W. 46th St., 16th fl., NYC, ••Wear jazz pants or fitted sweat pants listed below. Sherrie’s mother. Principal. Hertz 10036. and bring sneakers or jazz shoes/jazz ••Company: Scott Prisand, Janet Billig Klineman: male, 40-60, Caucasian, ••Come prepared to dance in comfort- sneakers. Women should also bring a Rich and Hillary Weaver. Staff: ensemble and swings will cover this able clothing and flat shoes. Also, have pair of heels. Also bring your book with Matthew Weaver, Carl Levin, & Corner role; an uptight, older German business 16 bars of a joyful folk-rock or soul/ a 16-32 bar cut of a contemporary musi- Store Entertainment, prods.; Roy Gabay man who is looking to take over Sunset R&B; song that was not written for a

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musical in case asked to stay and sing. ensemble/Mrs. Winthrop/Rose; Company. Staff: Tamara Jenkins, Jay a “Hunger Games”-type situation. Typing will occur at this call. Bring soprano legit; chorus contract. Male 1: Montgomery, prods.; Beth Gittleman, Company states: “Trailer will have a headshot and resume, stapled together. male, 40-69, all ethnicities, Dreamer assoc. prod.; Stephen Nachamie, dir.; ‘Sin City’ look to it.” ••Pays: $566/wk. Equity Off Broadway ensemble/Major Holmes/Ben; baritone; musical dir. TBD; Duane McKee, sound ••Company: Kid & the Wolf. Staff: N. Contract, Category A. chorus contract. design; Jake Fine, lighting design; orig- Kurtzman, coord. ••Equity Chorus Calls will be held Sept. 4 inal Jerome Robbins choreo. set by ••Pre-meeting Sept. 4; shoots Sept. 6 in ‘Soul Doctor,’ Singers at 10 a.m. (Equity male singers) and at Maria Totten & Stephen Nachamie; Williamsburg, Brooklyn. ••Casting “Soul Doctor.” 12 p.m. (Equity female singers) at Pearl Brendan O’Brien, PSM; Tabitha Pease, ••Seeking—Adelina: female, 18-23, ••Company: Jeremy Chess/Shlomo’s Studios NYC “519”, 519 8th Ave., 12th set design. Caucasian, Hispanic, Asian, to play Back LLC. Staff: David Schechter & Flr., Studio A (holding room Studio G), ••Rehearsals begin Oct. 14; runs Nov. 16-18, very striking, medium height, Daniel S. Wise, co-creators; Mindy NYC. 7-23 in Staten Island, NY. long hair. Enzo: male, 18-23, Caucasian,

MUSICALS Cooper, dir.-choreo.; Seth Farber, music ••Chorus rules are in effect. A monitor ••Seeking—Dancers Who Sing Extremely Hispanic, Asian, to play 16-18, tall, dark dir.-arranger; Daniel S. Wise, book; will be provided. Bring pix & resumes, Well: males & females, 18+, all ethnici- eyes, handsome, dark hair that can be Shlomo Carlebach, composer-addi- stapled together. Prepare 32 bars from ties, to play Sharks and Jets; must have tied into short, loose ponytail. Rafaele: tional lyrics; David Schechter, lyrics; any song from the score. Bring sheet excellent technique and strong voices. male, 18-23, Caucasian, Hispanic, Nina Simone, additional music; music in correct key: accompanist pro- Singers Who Dance Extremely Well: Asian, to play 16-18, incredibly hand- Neshama Carlebach, additional mate- vided but may not transpose. males & females, 18+, all ethnicities, to some, almost pretty - long brown/black rial; Steve Margoshes, orchestrations- ••Pays: $600/wk. min. Equity LORT Non- play Sharks and Jets. hair. Gemma: female, 18-23, Caucasian, arrangements; Joy Dewing Casting, Rep Contract. ••Equity Chorus Calls will be held Sept. 3 Hispanic, Asian, to play 16-18, cute, casting. at 9:30 a.m. (Equity male singers who small and slightly tomboyish- medium ••Rehearsals begin approx. Oct. 20. ‘The Wizard of Oz,’ Dancers dance extremely well), at 11:30 a.m. length hair. Lucent: female, 18-23, Previews begin Nov. 25; open-ended ••Seeking Equity ensemble dancers who (Equity female singers who dance Caucasian, Hispanic, Asian, to play run begins Dec. 14 in NYC. sing including Munchkins, Winkies, extremely well), at 2 p.m. (Equity male 16-18, tall, pale, willowy girl with long ••Seeking—Ensemble Singers: males & Ozians, Crows, Winged Monkeys, and dancers who sing) and at 4 p.m. (Equity curls. Dante: male, 18-23, Caucasian, females, 18-40, all ethnicities, strong, Winkie Guards for “The Wizard of Oz.” female dancers who sing) at Actors’ Hispanic, Asian, to play 16-18, big, mus- versatile singer/actors who move well ••Company: Surflight Theatre. Staff: Equity Association Audition Center, 165 cular guy who can run super fast. or dance. Seeking all ethnicities to por- William Martin, general mgr.; Hannah W. 46th St., 16th Flr., NYC, 10036. ••Seeking submissions from NY.

TV & VIDEO TV tray Rabbis, Yeshiva students, Hippies, Hulling, assistant general mgr.; Karen ••Chorus rules are in effect. A monitor ••Apply on Backstage.com. Nazis, churchgoers, Jazz club patrons, Carpenter, dir.; Matt Williams, choreo.; will be provided. Bring pix & resumes, ••Submit recent headshot and/or reel and other characters to weave the tap- Wojcik | Seay, casting. stapled together. Singers: Prepare 16 along with height, and hair & eye color. estry of Shlomo Carlebach’s life story. ••Rehearsals begin Nov. 11; runs Nov. bars of a song that best shows off your Note: Must have a clear schedule for Joyful, easygoing people with folk 28-Dec. 21 in NJ. voice. Bring sheet music; accompanist Sept. 4 & 6. Roles will have movement rock/contemporary pop/soul/R&B; ••Seeking—Actors: males & females, provided. Dancers: Wear dance clothes. only with no lines; final piece will have voices. Ensemble members will cover 20-59, all ethnicities. Women wear character heels, men in voiceover. principal roles. Swing/Dance Captain: ••Equity Chorus Calls will be held Sept. 5 sneakers. Prepare 16 bars of a song in ••Pays $175/day inclusive. male, 18+, all ethnicities. at 9:30 a.m. (female dancers) and at 2 case asked to stay and sing. Callbacks ••Equity Chorus Calls will be held Sept. p.m. (male dancers) at Actors’ Equity will be Sept. 4. Sides will be provided at 10 at 9:30 a.m. (Equity female singers) Association Audition Center, 165 West callbacks. Producer states: “Note we do and at 2 p.m. (Equity male singers) at 46th Street, 16th Floor, NYC, 10036. not hold agent calls. We will be casting Actors’ Equity Association Audition ••Bring jazz shoes or sneakers. Women from this call.” COMEDIANS & IMPROV Center, 165 W. 46th St., 16th fl., NYC, also bring character shoes. No tap. ••Pays: $279/wk. Equity LOA (four 10036. Bring book of music in case you are shows/wk.). Cherub Improv ••Prepare 16 bars of a joyful folk-rock or asked to sing after dancing. No pop ••Cherub Improv, a not-for-profit volun- soul/R&B; song that was not written for rock. Bring photo and resume. Chorus teer comedy troupe, is seeking to a musical. Bring sheet music; accompa- rules are in effect. A monitor will be expand its company. Based in NYC, nist provided. Bring headshot and provided. Cherub Improv partners with cancer resume, stapled together. Note: People ••Pays $408/wk.; Equity LOA ref. to SCRIPTED TV & VIDEO support organizations such as Gilda’s of all types, actors with disabilities, and CORST Contract. Club and Hope Lodge of the American people of multi-cultural backgrounds Brooklyn Promo Video Cancer Society, senior homes such are encouraged to attend. ‘The Wizard of Oz,’ Singers ••Casting a promo video showcasing the Kittay House in the Bronx, children’s ••Pays: $566/wk. Equity Off Broadway ••Seeking Equity ensemble singers who known aspects of Brooklyn including runaway and homeless shelters such as Contract, Category A. dance including: Munchkins, Winkies, the luxury, mansions, cars, and beauti- The Children’s Village, homeless out- VARIETY Ozians, Crows, Winged Monkeys, and ful sunsets. Producer states: “The aim reach programs such as Project ORE, ‘The Secret Garden,’ Singers Winkie Guards for “The Wizard of Oz.” is for the viewer to re-imagine Brooklyn and hospitals including NYU RUSK ••Seeking Equity singers and singer/ ••Company: Surflight Theatre. Staff: by spotlighting its updated renderings, Institute and Morgan Stanley musicians for three ensemble parts in William Martin, general mgr.; Hannah which will be used to originally influ- Children’s Hospital, to perform and “The Secret Garden.” Synopsis: Based Hulling, assistant general mgr.; Karen ence anyone that Brooklyn is an amaz- teach short-form improv and musical on the children’s classic story by Carpenter, dir.; Matt Williams, choreo.; ing place to live and learn.” improv comedy. Since its inception in Frances Hodgson Burnett, “The Secret Wojcik | Seay, casting. ••Company: Transcendent Enterprise. 2007, over 200 performers have pro- Garden” enchants and charms with a ••Rehearsals begin Nov. 11; runs Nov. Staff: Chris Alvarez, prod. vided over 750 improv comedy events. Tony Award-winning score. An 28-Dec. 21 in NJ. ••Shoots early September at a TBA Coordinators state: “This is an excellent orphaned girl transforms a neglected ••Seeking—Singers: males & females, location. opportunity for actors and improvisers garden into a paradise and opens the 20-59, all ethnicities. ••Seeking—Middle-Aged Female: female, to reach a wide range of audiences and hearts of all around her. Note: The pro- ••Equity Chorus Calls will be held Sept. 4 25-35, Caucasian. Middle-Aged Female to perform community service. duction features musician/actors and at 9:30 a.m. (female singers) and at 2 #2: female, 35-45, Caucasian. Middle- Training in Cherub Improv’s repertoire requires that several actors play violin, p.m. (male singers) at Actors’ Equity Aged Male: male, 25-35, Caucasian. of games is also included. We are espe- viola or woodwinds--Celtic style. Association Audition Center, 165 West Middle-Aged Male #2: male, 35-45, all cially interested in experienced impro- ••Company: Capital Repertory Theatre. 46th Street, 16th Floor, NYC, 10036. ethnicities. visers and performers who feel Staff: Maggie Mancinelli-Cahill, pro- ••Prepare 16 bars in the style of the show ••Seeking submissions from NY. comfortable leading live events.” ducing artistic dir.-dir.; Philip Morris, or from the show is fine. No pop rock. ••Send submissions to chris@t-enter. ••Company: Cherub Improv. Staff: CEO; Stephanie Klapper, CSA, NY cast- Bring a book of music in case asked for com. Jonathan Evan Goldberg, Marc Adam ing dir.; Marsha Norman, book and lyr- a second selection. Bring photo and ••Salary will depend on role; a contract Smith, Ben Wellington, Joy Purver, ics; Lucy Simon, music. resume. Chorus rules are in effect. A will be provided. coords. ••Rehearsals begin Oct. 28; runs Nov. monitor will be provided. ••Production dates ongoing in NYC; 21-Dec. 21 in Albany, NY. ••Pays $408/wk.; Equity LOA ref. to seeking talent who can commit to par- ••Seeking—Female 1: female, 20-39, all CORST Contract. ticipating in at least two events/month. ethnicities, Dreamer ensemble/Martha; ••Seeking—Company Member: males & range: mezzo-soprano belt, G3-D5; this ‘West Side Story’ MULTIMEDIA females, 18+, all ethnicities, actors/ part requires the actor to play an ••Casting “West Side Story.” Especially improvisers. instrument: violin, accordion, or wood- seeking non-Caucasian performers to ‘YoungElites’ ••Auditions will be held by appt. Sept. 5 wind; chorus contract. Female 2: play young Puerto Ricans. ••Casting a book trailer for a young adult at Simple Studios, 134 W. 29th St., 2nd female, 27-39, all ethnicities, Dreamer ••Company: Harbor Lights Theater novel, “YoungElites,” featuring teens in Flr., NYC, 10001.

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••Send submissions to auditions@cheru- male, 18-30, all ethnicities, must be in ••Hershey pays $525/wk. min., lodging sense memory and imagination work- bimprov.org. shape, strong dancers, and fantastic provided. Non-union. Grand Geneva outs, impulsivity and emotional free- ••To request an audition, send a head- singers. Will cover male principals and pays $424/wk. min.; lodging, travel, dom, relationship and partner drills, shot (or recent photo) and resume, as will perform at the Nickelodeon Pajama meals, spa, gym membership, and dis- voice and body work, characterization, well as a detailed summary of your Jam (not in character costumes). count resort activities provided. RWS objective and intention workouts, emo- improv experience, to auditions@cher- ••Auditions will be held Sept. 8 from 10 Equity Special Agreement. tional triggers, improvisation, script ubimprov.org. Candidates will be sent a.m.-2 p.m. (sign-up begins at 9:30 a.m.) analysis and inquiry. ‘Living authenti- specific appointment times. at Ripley Grier, 520 8th Ave., New York cally within the world of the play.’” ••No pay. City, NY. ••Company: Craft Gym Actors ••If unable to attend open dance calls, Workshop. Staff: Sean Patrick Folster, email a picture/resume to blonde@ AGENTS & MANAGERS coord. decasting.com with “Legally Blonde on ••Workshop runs Mondays, 12-5 p.m., NCL [Insert Role Here].” Come prepared Musical Agent Access Sept. 8, 15, 22, and 29 at 94 St. Marks CRUSIE LINES to dance, with a picture/resume stapled Auditions (AAAs) Place, and together. You may be asked to stay and ••Seeking performers for NYC-area Tuesdays, 6-11 p.m., Sept. 9, 16, 23, and ‘Legally Blonde’ sing in the afternoon. Equity-franchised agency auditions. 30 at 100 East 4th St., NYC. ••Casting “Legally Blonde,” a musical for ••Pays $850/wk. minimum for ensemble; Expected at this session: Equity- ••Seeking—Actors: males & females, 18+, Norwegian Cruise Line. $1000/wk. minimum for leads. franchised agents from Across the all ethnicities. ••Company: Norwegian Cruise Line. Board Talent Agency. ••Seeking submissions from NY. Staff: Laurence O’Keefe and Nell ••Company: Actors’ Equity Association. ••Send submissions to craftgymnyc1@ Benjamin, music/lyrics; Heather Hach, ••Dates vary per project. gmail.com. book; Gerry McIntyre, dir./choreo.; ••Seeking—Equity Members: males & ••For more info, visit www.craftgymnyc. Jeremy Fenn-Smith, music dir.; Robert THEME PARKS females, 18+, all ethnicities, who are com. Dean Hertenstein, mgr.; Richard not signed clients of any agent. ••No pay. $225 fee required for one Ambrose, VP of entertainment; Daryl RWS and Associates Holiday ••Equity Principal Auditions will be held month of four workshops. Eisenberg, casting. Productions Sept. 8 from 7-10 p.m. (Equity monitor ••Rehearsals begin Oct. 27 or Nov. 2 in ••Seeking talent for brand-new live begins sign-up at 8:30 a.m.) at Actors’ ‘Find Your Honesty: Acting Tampa, FL, runs Dec. 6-June 6, 2015 in entertainment at Hersheypark Equity Association Audition Center, 165 Through Song’ Classes the Caribbean. Christmas Candylane and the Hershey W. 46th St., 16th Flr., NYC, 10036. ••Seeking participants for “Acting ••Seeking—Elle Woods: female, 18+, Lodge in Hershey, PA and Grand ••Modified Equity Principal Audition Through Song” classes. Owner states: Caucasian, recent college graduate and Geneva Resort and Spa in Lake Geneva, procedures will be in effect for these “We work directly with professional quintessential valley girl who goes to WI this holiday season, produced by Agent Access Auditions. There will be actors, singers, and dancers and those Harvard Law school to impress her ex- RWS and Associates. no afternoon or evening sign-ups. who are recent graduates or aspiring boyfriend. Elle needs to be not only ••Company: RWS and Associates. Staff: Sign-up will begin at 8:30 a.m. on audi- musical theater performers to help youthful and bubbly, but also vulnera- Franklyn Warfield, casting dir. tion day. Sign-up will end at 9:30 a.m. them truly connect to their material. ble, lovable, determined, gregarious, ••Rehearsals begin late October-early or when all 54 slots have been taken It’s all about bringing yourself to your and forceful. She must be a triple threat November and productions run and 50 alternates have been signed up, work and finding your honesty in the with a great body. Soprano Belt, Gb2 – through the end of 2014, in Hershey, PA whichever comes first. As with Equity material. This concept carries over into G5. Paula Bonafonte: female, 28-29, all and Lake Geneva, WI. Principal Auditions, Equity cannot song selection, how you present your- ethnicities, brash and funny hair stylist. ••Seeking—Singer/Actors and Singer/ guarantee that any alternates will be self, and how you promote yourself. She and Elle help each other achieve Dancer/Actors: males & females, 18-40, seen. Only active, paid-up Equity Many topics are addressed: type, song their dreams of the perfect man and all ethnicities, union and non-union Members will be seen. Bring your choice, tools to get into your material, manicure. Soprano Belt, A3 – A5. performers with dynamic personalities, Equity Card to sign-up. Equity staff will song cuts, how to dress, etc. The goal is Vivienne Kensington: female, 21-30, all who are comfortable with various not be able to provide “day passes” to to get you inspired, certain of yourself, ethnicities, stuck up and wealthy. She is music/vocal/dance styles and are able Members who have lost or forgotten and ready to walk in there and give a a smart and savvy law student that to entertain by connecting with an their Membership Cards. Be sure to great audition or performance. This is a understands that what matters most are audience; theme park, cruise ship, and replace your lost card before audition judgment-free, safe zone. Really find brains. Although beauty is not her high- children’s theater credits are a plus; day. As with EPAs, check in with the who you are as a musical theater artist est priority, she is also very attractive. ability to play multiple characters a monitor at least 10 minutes prior to and enjoy the ride.” Soprano Belt, A3 – F5. Emmett Forest: plus. Dancers: males & females, 18-40, your scheduled audition slot. ••Company: Acting Through Song. Staff: male, 25-35, all ethnicities, attractive, all ethnicities, non-union dancers with ••Prepare one brief song (whatever you Alex Covington, owner-coach. yet smart and sensitive, older law stu- dynamic personalities and excellent do best: rock, country, contemporary or ••Ongoing sessions are held at Ripley- dent who takes Elle under his wing and physiques, who are comfortable with traditional musical theater, etc.). Self- Grier Studios in NYC. VARIETY finds love with her. Tenor, B2 – A4. various dance styles and are able to tell written pieces, opera & operetta are not ••Seeking—Actors and Singers: males & Warner Huntington: male, 18-35, all a story and entertain by connecting appropriate for AAAs. No monologues. females, 18+, all ethnicities, all types ethnicities, model, extremely attrac- with an audience; theme park, cruise Bring sheet music; accompanist pro- interested in delving into their craft. tive, and self-centered. His pompous ship, and children’s theater credits are vided. Bring three sets of your stapled- ••Seeking submissions from NY. and arrogant nature destroys every- a plus; tap and aerial/Spanish web skills together picture/resume. Note: Do not ••Send submissions to actingthrusong@ thing that he could have had with Elle. also a plus. call the agents’ offices. These auditions gmail.com. Tenor, Eb3 – Ab4. Professor Callahan: ••Auditions will be held Sept. 15 at 10 are only for Equity members who are ••To schedule an intro session, email male, 35-50, all ethnicities, pompous a.m. (female singers who dance) and at not signed clients of any agent. Do not [email protected] (preferred) and manipulative law professor at 2 p.m. (male singers who dance) and sign up to audition if you are currently or apply online. For more info and actor Harvard. He objectifies Elle. Callahan Sept. 16 at 10 a.m. (male and female signed with an agent. testimonials, visit www.actingth- should be both charismatic and warm dancers) at Pearl Studios “500”, 500 8th ••Contract details vary per project. roughsong.org. but able to turn instantly into a conniv- Ave., 4th Flr., NYC, 10018. ••No pay. Fee for private sessions is $75/ ing shark. Baritone, A2 – F#4. Brooke ••Singers, prepare 16 bars of an uptempo hr., which includes studio time. Group Wyndham: female, 25-39, all ethnici- pop/rock or contemporary music the- classes are $60. Introductory session ties, a beautifully aging Deltu Nu soror- ater song showing range and personal- offered at $50. Packages with reduced ity sister who stars in her own line of ity. Have a musical theater ballad ready WORKSHOPS rates are also offered. exercise videos. Strong dancer, jump in case asked for a second selection. rope skills a plus. May also cover our Bring sheet music; accompanist will be Craft Gym Actors Workshop Intro to TV Hosting & Anchor Female Principals and will perform at provided. Dance callbacks will be held ••Seeking participants for Craft Gym Intensive with TV Host/Anchor the Nickelodeon Pajama Jam (not in in the afternoon on the same day; bring Actors Workshop. Company states: Nicole Sellars & Talent Agent character costumes). Alto or Soprano, dance clothes/shoes. Producer will run “Learn and polish your craft. Work on Mark Turner of Abrams Artists A3 – G5. Serena, Pilar, and Margot: all aspects of this call. Callbacks will be instrument, technique, scenes and Agency female, 18-30, all ethnicities, Elle’s held on Sept. 16. Dancers, a brief dance monologues from theater and film in a ••Seeking participants to find out all the Sorority Sisters and very own personal combination will be taught. Wear form- safe, collaborative environment. secrets to becoming an on-air host with EVENTS Greek Chorus. Must be energetic, strong fitting dance attire. Women, bring heels Explore the exercise and technique NY-based TV Host/Anchor Nicole dancers, and fantastic singers. May also and flats. All bring tap shoes and head- work of Eric Morris, Larry Moss, Sandy Sellars and Talent Agent Mark Turner cover our Female Principals and will shot and resume stapled together. Meisner, Stella Adler, Michael Chekhov, of Abrams Artist Agency. In this one- perform at the Nickelodeon Pajama Jam Dancers are not required to sing. Lee Strasberg, and Patsy Rodenburg. day intensive, you will learnw hat it (not in character costumes). Ensemble: Typing may occur. Build your technique in relaxation, takes to break into the hosting industry

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and what talent agents are seeking. tions.com for more info and to register. Bernadette Hanson, casting assoc. ••Auditions will be held Sept. 8 from Note: This class is limited to 12 students ••No pay. Tuition fees: $950 for eight ••Rehearsal begins Oct. 6; runs Oct. 7:30-9:30 p.m. at Beaumont Womens to allow for plenty of practice time. wks. ($895 if registered by Sept. 1). This 28-Nov. 9 in San Diego, CA. Club, 306 E. 6th St., Beaumont, CA. ••Company: Trend E News Media, LLC. includes a Skype consultation for stu- ••Seeking—First Lord: male, 18+, all eth- ••Sides will be provided. British accents

PLAYS ••Workshop meets Sept. 13 (10 a.m.-4 dents new to BKA as well as material nicities, genial French nobleman a plus, but flexibility is offered. Actors p.m.) in NYC. specifically chosen for each student named Dumaine; serves in the should bring to audition: calendar for ••Seeking—Aspiring TV Hosts/Anchors: that will work in auditions and Florentine army and becomes friends potential scheduling conflicts, photo males & females, 18+, all ethnicities. performance. with Bertram; aware of Parolles’ char- and resume. ••Seeking submissions from NY. acter, he and his brother, the Second ••No pay. ••For information and to register, visit ‘Triple Threat Class 2.0’ (7th Lord, plot to expose him for what he is. http://nicolesellars.com/workshops/. Grade & Up) Second Lord: male, 18+, all ethnicities, Center Theatre Group ••Cost of this class is $399. ••Seeking participants for A Class Act First Lord Dumaine’s brother; similar ••Seeking Equity actors for Center NY’s seven- or 14-week “Triple Threat in character and also a friend to Theatre Group. Katie Rose Clarke from Class 2.0,” open to seventh graders and Bertram. Widow: female, 18+, all eth- ••Company: Center Theatre Group. Staff: ‘Wicked,’ Master Class up, of all skill levels. Coordinator nicities, Diana’s mother. Mariana: Mark Simon, casting dir.; Meg Fister, ••Seeking participants for a master class states: “In the first seven-week session, female, 18+, all ethnicities, a woman of casting assoc.; Steven Pieszchalski, workshop with Broadway musical star, students will be immersed in a musical Florence. Duke of Florence: male, 18+, casting assistant. Katie Rose Clarke (“Wicked,” “Light in theater environment and learn all the all ethnicities, ruler of Florence; many ••Runs in Los Angeles, CA. the Piazza,” “The Pajama Game”) and essentials of acting and vocal tech- French lords (including Bertram, ••Seeking—Actors: males & females, 18+, Ron Song Destro. nique. This class will provide actors Parolles, and Dumaine) volunteer to all ethnicities. ••Company: Oxford Shakespeare with the skills and confidence needed fight for him. Clown: male, 18+, all eth- ••Auditions will be held Sept. 8 (doors Company. Staff: Ron Song Destro, artis- to perform in theater and in life. Each nicities, an old servant of the Countess, open at 9:00 a.m and sign-up ends at tic dir. class will have a different focus and who serves as a messenger and enjoys 9:30 a.m.; we take the first 25 people ••Workshop takes place Sept. 15, 9-10 provide a chance for students to receive coarse, sexual humor. Steward: male, who sign up; first come, first serve; no a.m. (movement class with Ron personalized training from a 18+, all ethnicities, servant of the reservations taken.) at Music Center Song Destro); 10-11:30 a.m. (talk Broadway star, music director, and Countess. Annex, 601 West Temple Street, Los plus Q&A with Katie Rose Clarke) instructors. Students will take ••Equity Principal Auditions will be held Angeles, CA, 90012. in NYC. classes on acting, scene study, Sept. 4 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (lunch ••Prepare two contrasting monologues; ••Seeking—Participant: males & Shakespeare, vocal technique, and 1-2:00 p.m.) at Old Globe Rehearsal each of the pieces should be two min- females, 16+, all ethnicities. more in this all-encompassing musical Hall, 1439 El Prado, House of Charm, utes in length from a published play ••Seeking submissions from NY. theater program. Students will leave Balboa Park, Alcazar Garden, San and not an original composition. ••Send submissions to Destro@ with a thorough understanding and Diego, CA, 92101. Contemporary monologues only. Do OSCtheatre.org. appreciation of musical theater as well ••Prepare two one-min. contrasting not do classical monologues. Visit ••No pay. $25 participant fee required. as a thorough education that no other Shakespeare monologues. Actors who http://www.centertheatregroup.org/ program can provide. The second seven cannot attend this audition may submit about/Casting/ for audition & parking Kids ‘Process To Performance’ weeks will be a performance-driven headshot and resume to casting@the- info. A monitor will not be provided. Musical Theater Workshop session in which students will rehearse oldglobe.org. To find out more, visit The producer will run all aspects of this ••Seeking participants in Broadway Kids more advanced song and dance combi- www.theoldglobe.org. EPA Rules are in audition. Performers of all ethnic and Auditions’ (BKA) fall “Process to nations that will culminate in a final effect. A monitor will not be provided. racial backgrounds are encouraged to Performance” musical theater work- showcase for loved ones and a few The producer will run all aspects of this attend. Always bring your Equity shop. Directors and Choreographers agents and managers.” audition. Performers of all ethnic and Membership Card to auditions. Kurt Domoney (“A Chorus Line” on ••Company: A Class Act NY. Staff: Jessica racial backgrounds are encouraged to ••Equity LORT Non-Rep, LORT A Broadway) and Julianne Katz (“Fiddler Rofe, artistic dir. attend. Always bring your Equity (Ahmanson), A (Taper), D (Douglas) On The Roof” national tour) will team ••First seven-week session: Sept. 28, Membership Card to auditions. Contract. up with students and focus on creating Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26, Nov. 2, & 9. Second ••Pays $600/wk. for rehearsal & $812/ an original “musical revue” and theme. seven-week session: Nov. 16, 23, Dec. 7, wk. for perf; Equity LORT Non-Rep ‘Relatively Speaking: A Visit Kids will be asked to bring their own 14, Jan. 11, 18, 25 (final showcase). LORT Contract. with Albert Einstein’ unique stories to the theme and the Classes are 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. and take ••Casting “Relatively Speaking: A Visit work and taught how to “think and do” place at Ripley-Grier Studios, 520 8th ‘Blithe Spirit’ with Albert Einstein,” a one-person, on their feet in a rehearsal and perfor- Ave., NYC. ••Casting “Blithe Spirit,” a comedic clas- 45-minute autobiographical piece about mance setting. Each student will par- ••Seeking—Young Actors: males & sic about fussy, cantankerous novelist the life of Albert Einstein with some ticipate in at least one solo, duet, or trio females, 12-17, all ethnicities. Charles Condomine, re-married but simple science demonstrations. number specifically selected for them ••Seeking submissions from NY, NJ and haunted (literally) by the ghost of his ••Company: Enrichment Works. Staff: to showcase their talents. BKA will also CT. late first wife, the clever and insis- Donna Wood-Babcock, executive be bringing in an established “guest ••Send submissions to info@aclass- tent Elvira who is called up by a dir. choreographer” to stage a number. actny.com. visiting “Happy Medium.” As the ••Rehearsals begin mid-September; Company states: “This is a great oppor- ••Register at: AClassActNY.Eventbrite. personalities clash, Charles’ current performances begin late September tunity to collaborate with the director, com. Space is limited. wife Ruth is accidentally killed, “passes at schools throughout the L.A. area choreographer and musical director in ••No pay. $525 tuition fee required over”, joins Elvira, and the two “blithe (usually during school and after school creating an original show from start to (seven-week session); $725 tuition fee spirits’ haunt the hapless Charles into hours several times a month). finish. In addition, this show will focus required (14-week session). perpetuity. ••Seeking—Albert Einstein: male, 45-60, on how we, as artists, relate to each ••Company: C.A.S.T. Players. Staff: Noel Caucasian, can do a passable German other, our community and the world as Coward, writer.; Howard Glenn-Rawley, accent and (with wig and moustache) a whole by being of service through our dir. and pass for the iconic figure we all art.” ••Rehearses Tues, Wed, Thurs evenings know, avuncular, humorous, must have ••Company: Broadway Kids Auditions, SOUTHERN 7-10 p.m. and several Saturdays and/or a love of talking to grade school kids LLC. Staff: Kurt Domoney and Julianne Sundays beginning Sept. 13; runs Oct. aged 7-12, actor will drive to site (class- Katz, co-owners. 24-26 & 31 and Nov. 1-2, 7, 8, 9 at the room, auditorium, all purpose room) ••Workshop runs Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26 and Beaumont Women’s Club, 306 E. 6th. with props, sets up in 15 minutes, and Nov. 2, 9, 16 (10 a.m.-2 p.m.) at Pearl CALIFORNIA St., in Beaumont, CA. perform the show for 25-200 kids with a Studios and Roy Arias Studios; perfor- ••Seeking—Edith: female, 25-35, all eth- possible quick Q&A afterward; experi- mance runs Nov. 23 from 1-3:30 p.m. at nicities, maid. Ruth: female, 35-45, all ence working with children in a school Roy Arias Studio Stage IV in NYC. ethnicities, Charles’ current wife. environment a plus. ••Seeking—Committed Child Musical Charles: male, 45-55, all ethnicities, ••Seeking submissions from CA. Theater Performers: males & females, husband to Ruth and, before her pass- ••Send submissions to info@enrich- 8-14, all ethnicities. PLAYS ing, to Elvira. Dr. Bradman: males & mentworks.org. Note: If you have expe- EVENTS ••Seeking submissions from NY, NJ and females, 50-59, all ethnicities. Mrs. rience working with young audiences CT. ‘All’s Well That Ends Well’ Bradman: males & females, 40-45, all please let us know. ••Send submissions to broadwaykidsau- ••Casting “All’s Well That Ends Well,” a ethnicities. Madame Arcati: males & ••Pays $130/performance, with a guaran- [email protected]. play. females, 45-65, all ethnicities, a teed a minimum of five performances. ••Email broadwaykidsauditions@gmail. ••Company: The Old Globe Theatre. medium. Elvira: males & females, Independent Contractor agreement com or visit www.broadwaykidsaudi- Staff: Justin Waldman, assoc. prod.; 35-45, all ethnicities, Charles’ late wife. provided.

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‘Takarazuka!!’ speak Japanese is a plus on select roles. ••Casting “Takarazuka!!” by Susan ••For more info, visit www. MUSICALS Stanton. Company states: “East West EastWestPlayers.org. Players, the longest running theater of ••Pays $369/wk. min. Equity Special AUDITION ‘A Christmas Carol,’ Broadway

color in the U.S. is seeking performers Agreement ref BAT II Contract. Version PLAYS to play Japanese and mixed-racial HIGHLIGHTS ••Casting the musical “A Christmas Japanese characters.” ‘The Haunting of Hill House’ CALIFORNIA Carol,” created by Broadway heavy-hit- ••Company: East/West Players. Staff: ••Casting “The Haunting of Hill House,” ters Alan Menken (Disney’s “Beauty Tim Dang, artistic dir.; Leslie Iishi, dir. by F. Andrew Leslie from the celebrated and the Beast,” Disney’s “The Little ••Rehearsals begin Oct. 6; runs Nov. Gothic ghost novel by Shirley Jackson, Thurs. Aug. 28 Mermaid,” “Little Shop of Horrors”) & 6-Dec. 7 in L.A. hailed as a perfect work of unnerving ‘Handle With Care’ Lynn Ahrens (“Ragtime,” “Seussical,”

••Seeking—Yuko Mikage: female, 20-29, terror. Synopsis: A paranormal investi- “Once on This Island”), for Actors’ MUSICALS all ethnicities, a female Japanese per- gator and his team of psychics attempt Repertory Theatre of Simi. former who plays the lead male player to uncover the evil forces that have Fri. Aug. 29 ••Company: Actors’ Repertory Theatre in the Takarazuka Revue Company, made Hill House, a remote mansion ‘Andrew’s Birthday’ (also 8/30-9/1) of Simi. Staff: Jan Glasband, artistic plays male roles, acts, sings and dances, with a forbidding and sinister history, dir.-dir.; Becky Castells, dir.; Matthew exudes the bravado of an old Hollywood uninhabitable for decades. Park, musical dir.; Becky Castells, leading man, an exceptional top star in ••Company: Costa Mesa Playhouse. Staff: Sat. Aug. 30 choreo. the Takarazuka company; must speak Michael Dale Brown, dir. ‘Two on the Lam’ (also 8/31) ••Rehearsals begin Oct. 6 at ARTS Japanese, singing and movement ability ••Rehearsals start Sept. 29 and are gen- ‘Devil’s Theft’ (also 8/31) Performance Academy, theater’s are preferred, be prepared to perform a erally Sun.-Thurs. eves.; runs Oct. rehearsal studio, inside the Simi Valley dramatic one-minute monologue. 24-Nov. 16, 2014 (Fri. & Sat. at 8 p.m., Town Center, 1555 Town Center Way, Chifumi Nobara: female, 20-25, all eth- Sun. at 2 p.m.), at the Costa Mesa Sun. Aug. 31 Simi Valley, CA; runs Nov. 22-Dec. 23 (17 nicities, Japanese, the lead female Playhouse in Costa, CA. Nutalls Productions’ Variety Show performances) at the Simi Valley player in the Takarazuka Revue ••Seeking—Eleanor: female, 25-45, all Cultural Arts Center, 3050 Los Angeles ‘Shrek: The Musical’ (also 9/1 & 9/2) Company, plays the ingenue in the com- ethnicities, shy, repressed, emotionally Avenue, Simi Valley, CA. pany, acts, sings, and dances, struggles fragile spinster who feels a dangerous, ••Seeking—Jacob Marley: male, 35-55, to maintain her calm composed exterior unnerving attraction to whatever Mon. Sept. 1 Caucasian, Scrooge’s former penurious as her Top Star partner, Yuko, is about haunts Hill House, and becomes the ‘Leading Electronics’ (also 9/2) business partner, comes back as a ghost to leave her and retire; be prepared to focus of its attention. Theodora: female, in chains to warn Scrooge; A3-A5. Ghost perform a one-minute dramedy (dra- 25-55, all ethnicities, flamboyant, ‘Tis The Season Handbell of Christmas Past: male, 35-60, matic/comedic) or dramatic monologue, attractive, independent, bohemian psy- Carolers (also 9/2) Caucasian, African American, a cheer- must speak Japanese, singing and chic; it is suggested but never clearly ful, sprightly ghost who comes back movement ability preferred. Nigel stated that she is a lesbian. Dr. with the history book of Scrooge’s past Parker: male, 25-35, all ethnicities, a Montague: male, 35-65, all ethnicities, Tues. Sept. 2 to show him the events that led to his charming British Documentary film- scholarly, professorial, dedicated, ‘Hollywood Nights’ (also 9/3) current state; actor doubles as maker, mixed heritage half-Japanese/ genial parapsychologist who leads the ‘She Loves Me’ (also 9/3) Lamplighter; A3-G5. Ghost of British, makes his way into the investigation; he is also quite domi- : male, 35-50, ‘Young Frankenstein’ Christmas Present Takarazuka Company to uncover their neered by his wife. Mrs. Montague: Caucasian, African American, Hispanic, mystique and his own background female, 35-65, all ethnicities, also a jovial, larger-than-life, this ghost regarding his mother, mixed heritage parapsychologist but her approach is For the full auditions calendar, comes back to show Scrooge all the joy, performers encouraged to audition, a the polar opposite to her husband’s and visit backstage.com/auditions love, and celebration he is missing dur- British accent is necessary for the role; she considers her method of spirit coming Christmas.; actor doubles as be prepared to perform a one-minute munication the only legitimate one; Sandwichboard Man; A3-G5. Bob dramedy (dramatic/comedic) or dra- overbearing, pretentious, takes herself Cratchit: male, 30-45, Caucasian, a matic monologue. Junko/Ensemble: very seriously. Luke Sanderson: male, father and husband who cares deeply female, 15-25, all ethnicities, a dedicated 25-45, all ethnicities, charming but flip- for his family, particularly his youngest Takarazuka fan who eventually audi- pant, disrespectful, spoiled rich, his Star Line when the Titanic sank, son; he works hard to provide for them tions for the company when Nigel family owns Hill House and, with no whose decision to save himself rather but is mistreated by his employer, Parker encourages her to do so, comedic belief in ghosts, he’s along for the ride. than go down with the ship made him Scrooge; A3-E5. Mrs. Cratchit: female, and dramatic acting skills a plus; be pre- Arthur Parker: male, 35-70, all ethnici- the scapegoat for one of the greatest 28-40, Caucasian, Tiny Tim’s mother pared to perform a one-minute comedic ties, meek but intense school headmas- disasters of all time. Casting director and Mr. Cratchit’s wife, a loving mother monologue, have a second one-minute ter who is also Mrs. Montague’s loyal, states: “This is a tour de force de force who tries to provide the best for her dramatic monologue prepared just in clueless assistant. Mrs. Dudley: female, role in the world premiere of a new children; A3-E5. Emily: female, 18-25, case asked. Masayo/Ensemble: female, 45-75, all ethnicities, stern, humorless, play recently published by Dramatists Caucasian, Scrooge’s fiancé from the 25-35, all ethnicities, a dedicated creepy housekeeper. Play Service.” past; she is a beautiful girl, not Takarazuka fan, Junko is her friend and ••Auditions will be held Sept. 8 from 7-9 ••Company: Yankee Hill Productions. impressed or in need of money; A3-B5. she spurs Junko on as she auditions for p.m. and Sept. 9 from 7-10 p.m. (audi- Staff: Luke Yankee, writer-casting dir.; Mr. Fezziwig: male, 50-65, Caucasian, the company, comedic and dramatic tions start at 7 p.m.; callbacks start at Don Hill, dir. portly, jolly, loves a good party, he was acting skills a plus; be prepared to per- 8:30 p.m.) at Costa Mesa Playhouse, 661 ••Rehearsals begin Oct. 10 (Mon.-Fri. Scrooge’s first boss and after teaching form a one-minute comedic monologue, Hamilton St., Costa, CA, 92627. eves., 6:30-10 p.m. & Sat., 10 a.m.-6 him all he knew, he became deeply dis- have a second one-minute dramatic ••Send submissions to auditions@cos- p.m.); runs Nov. 14-22 (Thurs.-Sun.) on appointed in the man Scrooge became; monologue prepared just in case asked; tamesaplayhouse.com. the campus of UC-Irvine, CA. A3-B5. Mrs. Fezziwig: female, 45-60, will also play Rui, Stage Assistant, and ••No appointment necessary. Auditions ••Seeking—J. Bruce Ismay: male, 35-50, Caucasian, the consummate hostess Old Woman. Ariyoshi/Ensemble: male, will consist of readings from the script; Caucasian, seeking excellent actor to and Mr. Fezziwig’s wife, she loved to 55-79, all ethnicities, Japanese, the per- sides will be provided and are available play a proper, “upper crust” help throw the Christmas party every fect host & director, stern when neces- on theater’s website at www.costamesa- Englishman who is held responsible year; A3-A5. Tiny Tim: male, 9-12, sary with the cast members of playhouse.com. Bring pix & resumes. for the sinking of the Titanic; actor Caucasian, Mr. and Mrs. Cratchit’s Takarazuka; be prepared to perform a All ethnicities welcome. There is no pay. should read mid-40s, but character youngest son; he is crippled and sick, one-minute comedic monologue; also Questions can be sent to auditions@ ranges from 6 to 74. but is the definition of loving Christmas plays Otousan: Yuko’s Stern Father, and costamesaplayhouse.com. Director ••Auditions will be held by appt. Sept. spirit; A3-E5. Fred: male, 25-35, Old Man. states: “A good introduction to the play 13 at UC-Irvine, Irvine, CA. Caucasian, Scrooge’s nephew and only ••Auditions will be held Sept. 15 from would be to watch the 1963 film ‘The ••Send submissions to luke@lukeyan- living relative, a pleasant young man 12-4 p.m. (sign-up, 11 a.m.) at Union Haunting,’ based on the same novel.” kee.net. Note: Be aware that this is a who believes in the good a joyful Center for the Arts, 120 Judge John Aiso ••No pay. university production that will incor- Christmas spirit can make in the world; St, David Henry Hwang Theatre, Los porate both graduate and undergradu- A3-F5. Ensemble Charity Elves; Angeles, CA, 90012. ‘The Last Lifeboat’ ate actors. As this role is in nearly Bankers; Street Vendors; Sailors; ••EPA Rules are in effect. A monitor will ••Seeking a male guest artist for the every scene, actor must be available Ghosts; Jailers; Clerks; Monks: males & be provided. Prepare one contemporary leading role of J. Bruce Ismay in the for the entire rehearsal process. females, 18-35, Caucasian, African monologue (see individual character world premiere of “The Last Lifeboat” Confirm that you are available in your American, Hispanic, Asian, small group requirements in breakdown). Singing, at UC-Irvine. Synopsis: This is the submission. of ensemble players to play a variety of movement experience, and ability to untold story of the owner of the White ••Pays: $500 stipend, plus parking. supporting roles; all need to be able to

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sing/move/dance well. with high belt, useable F3 to F5. Jenny for the Performing Arts, 104 N. Citrus (Callbacks by invitation only) (by appt.) ••Auditions will be held by appt. Oct. 1 Hill: female, 35-45, all ethnicities, the Ave., Covina, CA, 91723. at Taylor Performing Arts Center (on the from 6:30-9:30 p.m. (singing only) and other woman, one of Edward’s early ••Apply on Backstage.com. campus of Monrovia High School), 845 Oct. 2 from 6:30-9:30 p.m. (singing childhood friends who he forgets but ••No submissions required; this is an W. Colorado Blvd., Monrovia, CA, 91016. only) at ARTS Performance Academy, then who later becomes the recipient of open call audition. For a full breakdown ••Send submissions to jclegg@monrovi- 1555 Town Center Way, Simi Valley, CA, his kindness. Good actress, singer, and of roles, visit www.covinacenter.com aschools.net. 93065. mover. Mix/belt to E5. Dr. Bennett: and click on “Auditions.” ••Principals must prepare 16-32 bars ••Send submissions to jgartdept@sbc- male, 55-65, all ethnicities, Edward’s ••No pay. from a musical (stage or film) that global.net. physician, the experienced and wise shows your range. Bring sheet music in ••Bring headshot and resume, along country doctor, Edward’s ‘Meet Me In St. Louis’ the appropriate key; an accompanist with 16-32 bars of sheet music from a contemporary. ••Casting “Meet Me In St. Louis,” based will be provided. Be prepared to learn a

MUSICALS Broadway musical of a similar genre. ••Equity Principal Auditions will be held on the heartwarming 1944 movie. Join dance combination. Singers must pre- ••No pay. Sept. 8 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (sign-up the Smith family at the 1904 World’s pare 16-32 bars from a musical (stage or begins at 9 a.m.; lunch from 1-2 p.m. ) at Fair and see how their love and respect film that shows your range. Bring sheet ‘Big Fish’ Musical Theatre West Rehearsal Hall, for each other is tempered with the gen- music with you in the appropriate key. ••Casting “Big Fish,” based on the Tim 4350 E. 7th Street, Long Beach, CA, uine humor that can only be generated Dancers must wear movement friendly Burton movie by the same title. 90804. by such a special family. Memorable clothing; a dance combination will be ••Company: Musical Theatre West. Staff: ••Sign-up begins at 9 a.m. EPA rules are musical numbers include “The Boy taught. You do not need to prepare a Paul Garman, exec. dir./prod.; Larry in effect. A monitor will be provided. Next Door,” “A Raving Beauty,” “The dance routine of your own. Children Carpenter, dir.; Matthew Smedal, music Prepare a contemporary musical the- Trolley Song,” “Have Yourself a Merry (7-14) must prepare a short song to sing dir.; Peggy Hickey, choreo. ater song. The score will be provided. Little Christmas,” “Whenever I’m with (no more that one minute). Wear com- ••Rehearsals begin Oct. 6; previews Callbacks will be held Sept. 10. In gen- You,” and “A Day in New York.” fortable clothing and be ready to move begin Oct. 31; runs Nov. 1-16 in Long eral this piece requires strong musical ••Company: Taylor Performing Arts around. Adult performers must bring a Beach, CA. theater actors who can bring vivid char- Center. Staff: Julia Clegg, assistant to resume and headshot. A snapshot with ••Seeking—Edward Bloom: male, 18-69, acterizations and emotional depth to the dir. of performing arts. the name on the back will be sufficient all ethnicities, originally played by dense musical storytelling. MTW is ••Rehearsals begin Oct. 13 (Mon.-Fri., for child performers. Norbert Leo Butz, a loving husband and committed to the practice of diversity 6:30-10:30 p.m. and possible Saturdays; ••Company states: “Small TBD stipends father who leads a complex imaginary in casting and welcomes all submis- no rehearsal Oct. 31); runs Nov. 20-23 in will be available for lead actors.” life with many fantasy friends. Great sions. For more information, visit Monrovia, CA. vocal chops, dance skills, a huge heart, www.musical.org. ••Seeking—Mr. Alonso Smith: male, ‘She Loves Me’ a great sense of humor and a vivid ••Salary pending (2013-14 salary was 35-65, all ethnicities, to play forty-ish, ••Casting “She Loves Me,” a musical imagination. Bari-tenor, G2 to G4. Will $906 min./wk.). Equity LOA ref. to father and lawyer. Mrs. Anna Smith: which follows the story of two pen pals Bloom: male, 25-35, all ethnicities, WCLO Contract, approval pending. female, 35-65, all ethnicities, to play who fall in love not realizing that they Edward’s son, a realist and a pragma- forty-ish, good and loving mother. Lon already know each other. tist; and the polar opposite of Edward. ‘Jekyll & Hyde’ Smith: male, 18-31, all ethnicities, to ••Company: Chance Theater. Staff: Sarah His journey of reconciliation with his ••Casting the musical “Jekyll & Hyde.” play 19, good-looking, Princeton fresh- Wilson, dir. father is the story of the musical. This is ••Company: Candlelight Pavilion/Ben man. Rose Smith: female, 16-30, all eth- ••Rehearsals begin Oct. 6; runs Nov. the second male lead and requires a Bollinger Productions. Staff: Jason nicities, to play 18, beautiful and chic 28-Dec. 28 with no performances on strong actor who sings beautifully. James, dir.; Marc Macalintal, music dir.; daughter. Esther Smith: female, 16-30, Dec. 24 & 25 at Chance Theater in Tenor, C#3 to G4. Sandra Bloom: Janet Renslow, choreo. all ethnicities, to play 17, lively and Anaheim, CA. female, 18-69, all ethnicities, Edward’s ••Rehearsal begins Oct. 6; runs Oct. attractive daughter. Katie: female, ••Seeking—Georg Nowack: male, 30-40, wife, a loving wife who completely 24-Nov. 23 in Claremont, CA. 30-60, all ethnicities, to play about 50, all ethnicities, manager of Maraczek’s understands her husband and who ••Seeking—Jekyll/Hyde: male, 18+, all the Smiths’ cook and housemaid. John Parfumerie, in love with Amalia, seeks and believes in the possibility of ethnicities. Lucy Harris : female, 18+, Truitt: male, 18-35, all ethnicities, to though he doesn’t know it; likeable, reconciliation between her husband all ethnicities. Emma Carew: female, play 19, handsome, athletic boy next unassuming, and intelligent; strong and son. Strong actress and singer; very 18+, all ethnicities. door. Agnes Smith: female, 10-20, all baritone, B2-F4. Ilona Ritter: female, good mover. Soprano with mix/belt, G3 ••Auditions will be held by appt. Sept. 8 ethnicities, to play 12, tomboy-ish. 30-40, all ethnicities, a clerk at the to E5. Josephine Bloom: female, 25-35, from 6-10 p.m. at Candlelight Pavilion, Tootie Smith: female, 6-12, all ethnici- Parfumerie, in a regrettable affair with all ethnicities, Will’s wife, a lovely 455 West Foothill Blvd., Claremont, CA, ties, to play 6, bright. Grandpa Kodaly; sexy and vulnerable; mezzo, young woman who provides balance for 91711. Prophater: male, 40-70, all ethnicities, F#3-E5. Steven Kodaly: male, 30-50, all Will’s pragmatism. With Sandra, she ••For an audition appointment, email Mrs. Smith’s father, a Civil War veteran. ethnicities, handsome employee at supports and helps guide Will’s journey Jackie Guerrero at jackie@candlelight- Warren Sheffield: male, 18-35, all eth- Maraczek’s Parfumeriie, a self-assured toward reconciliation with his father. pavilion.com or call (909) 626-3296 ext. nicities, Rose’s suitor, an eligible young womanizer; baritone/tenor, B2-A4, fal- Strong actor-singer. Mix/belt to C#5. 112. A monitor will not be provided. The man from a rich family. Lucille Ballard: setto & ability to sustain long lines. Karl: male, 30-45, all ethnicities, a producer will run all aspects of this female, 16-30, all ethnicities, a sophisti- Ladislav Sipos: male, 30-60, all ethnici- giant, one of Edward’s fantasy friends. audition. Prepare a Frank Wildhorn cated and charming young lady. Eve: ties, a compliant, ineffective clerk at 6’6” or over. Through Edward’s friend- song. You may sing from the score. female, 16-30, all ethnicities, Lon’s date Maraczek’s Parfumerie & confidant to ship, he grows from being a ‘beastly’ Must live within a fifty mile radius of at his going-away party. Postman: male, George; a family man; baritone, A2-E4. outcast to a highly successful business- the theater. Note: Only seeking the 30-60, all ethnicities, middle-aged Irish Arpad Laszlo: male, 18-25, all ethnici- man. Acts, sings, has an appreciation three leads. See the full character man. Motorman: male, 18-60, all eth- ties, energetic & wordy; delivery boy at for comic irony, stilt walks, and dances. breakdown on our website under the nicities, trolley car driver. Clinton Maraczek’s Parfumerie; ambitious and Bass, A3 to D4. Amos Callaway: male, employment heading. Badger: male, 18-35, all ethnicities, one full of commitment to his job; baritone/ 45-50, all ethnicities, werewolf, another ••For more info, visit www.thecpdt.com. of three awkward, bumbling young tenor, Bb2-E4. Mr. Maraczek: male, of Edward’s fantasy friends. ••Pays $690/wk. min. Equity Dinner men. Peewee Drummond: male, 18-35, 50-65, all ethnicities, owner of Masquerading as a ringmaster of a bro- Theatre Artist Contract. all ethnicities, one of three awkward, Maraczek’s Parfumerie; a commanding ken down circus, he begins as Edward’s bumbling young men. Sidney Purvis: presence; his dedication to his shop is tormentor but then, through Edward’s ‘Joseph and the Amazing male, 18-35, all ethnicities, one of three rivaled only by his faithfulness to his acceptance, he accepts himself and Technicolor Dreamcoat’ awkward, bumbling young men. wife; baritone, B2-C4. The Waiter: becomes highly successful. Actor- ••Casting “’Joseph and the Amazing Trolley Passengers: males & females, male, 30-60, all ethnicities, sophisti- comic who sings and moves well. Technicolor Dreamcoat.” Synopsis: The 15-70, all ethnicities. Assembled Guests cated & eccentric lead waiter; character Baritone, C3 to F5, touches a G5. Don Biblical saga of Joseph and his coat of at Lon’s Party: males & females, 15-70, actor; baritone/tenor with falsetto. Price: male, 25-35, all ethnicities, many colors comes to vibrant life in all ethnicities. Ballroom Couples: males Ensemble: males & females, 25-45, all Edward’s childhood frenemy, an early this delightful musical parable. & females, 15-69, all ethnicities. ethnicities, strong character actors, buddy, bully and rival for Sandra’s ••Company: Covina Center for the Carolers: males & females, 16-70, all strong singers, good movers; will be hand. Strong actor with a comic sensi- Performing Arts. Staff: Raylene Salazar, ethnicities. playing a variety of roles. bility; good singer; has movement general mgr. ••Auditions will be held Sept. 8 from ••Auditions will be held Sept. 2 from 7-10 skills. Baritone, C3 to F#4. The Witch: ••Rehearsals begin Sept. 14, 2014 in 6:30-8 p.m. (Children ages 7-15; sign-in p.m. and Sept. 3 from 7-10 p.m. at female, 18+, all ethnicities, earliest and Covina, CA. at 6:00 p.m.) and from 8-10:30 p.m. Chance Theater Rehearsal Space, 883 S. most fantastic of Edward’s “imaginary” ••Seeking—All Roles Available: males & (Principals; sign-in at 7:30 p.m.), Sept. 9 Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim, CA. acquaintances who shows him how females, 18+, all ethnicities. from 7-10:30 p.m. (Singers who dance ••Send submissions to casting@chance- he’ll die. Strong, sexy singer-dancer ••Auditions will be held Sept. 8 at 8 p.m. and dancers who sing; sign-in at 6:30 theater.com. with commanding acting skills. Mezzo and Sept. 9 at 8 p.m. at Covina Center p.m.) and Sept. 11 from 6:30-10:30 p.m. ••Prepare 16-32 bars from a musical.

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Bring headshot, resume, and sheet are not called for all rehearsals. Sat. & the other guy’s best interest. Must Don Price: male, 25-35, all ethnicities. music. An accompanist will be Sun. are primarily dance, therefore move well. Susan Waverly: female, The Witch: female, 18+, all ethnicities. provided. actors with consistent conflicts on 8-11, all ethnicities, Big belt voice. The Jenny Hill: female, 35-45, all ethnici- ••Pays $100/wk. those days will probably not be cast.We General’s grand-daughter, she is a lov- ties. Dr. Bennett: male, 55-65, all are going to be very strict with conflicts able and outgoing real kid. Very smart, ethnicities. ‘The King and I,’ Lincoln Center this year. Actors must be available for wise beyond her years, and cares ••Equity Chorus Calls will be held Sept. 8 ••Lincoln Center Theater is casting all performances, including deeply about her grandfather. Bitten at 6 p.m. (female dancers; sign-up actors who sing for Rodgers and Thanksgiving weekend.” hard by the showbiz bug, she demon- begins at 5:30 p.m. ) and at 8 p.m. (male Hammerstein’s, “The King and I.” ••Seeking—Bob Wallace: male, 13-18, all strates everything that is winning in dancers; sign-up begins at 7:30 p.m ) at ••Company: Telsey and Company. Staff: ethnicities, Baritone with a crooning the ultimate child performer. Must be Musical Theatre West Rehearsal Hall, Ira Weitzman, assoc. prod. of musical style, the major guiding force behind an excellent dancer. Rita and Rhoda: 4350 E. 7th Street, Long Beach, CA,

theater for Lincoln Center Theater; the song and dance team: Wallace and female, 12-18, all ethnicities, Alto or 90804. MUSICALS Andre Bishop, artistic dir.; Bartlett Davis. A born leader, but has some trou- soprano, Bob and Phil’s two star chorus ••ECC rules will be in effect. A monitor Sher, dir.; Ted Sperling, musical dir.; ble with social and romantic interac- girls, they are brash, sexy, and fun, will be provided. Female dancers, bring Christopher Gattelli, choreo.; Telsey + tions. Despite his occasional gruffness, although perhaps not the smartest. character heels, tap shoes and flats Company/Abbie Brady-Dalton, casting. he is a kind a principled man searching Tessie: males & females, 10-18, all eth- (dance sneakers or jazz shoes); male ••Rehearsals begin January 2015; pro- for his true love. Must move very well. nicities, Bob and Phil’s extremely com- dancers, bring dance sneakers, jazz duction begins spring 2015 at the Vivian Phil Davis: male, 13-18, all ethnicities, petent assistant. Will double in the shoes or character shoes. Everyone, Beaumont Theater, Lincoln Center in Baritone, the fun-loving, go-getting, ensemble. Ensemble: males & females, prepare a contemporary musical the- NYC. song & dance partner of the Wallace 8-18, all ethnicities, All voice types. ater song. The score will be provided. ••Seeking—King of Siam: male, 40-60, and Davis team. An irrepressible clown, Strong singers & dancers. Actors can be Callbacks will be held Sept. 10. In gen- Asian, South Asian, Southeast Asian / operator and incorrigible ladies’ man a strong singer and move well, or a eral this piece requires strong musical Pacific Islander, Siamese, a powerful who is determined to see his friend strong dancer and sing well. theater actors who can bring vivid char- and elegant leader struggling to bring happy even if it requires scheming and ••Auditions will be held Sept. 6 from 1-5 acterizations and emotional depth to Siam into the modern era without los- outright deception. He has a boyish p.m. and Sept. 7 from 5-8 p.m. (street dense musical storytelling. MTW is ing control of traditions and power. charm and sex appeal. Must be an parking available or use the Venice committed to the practice of diversity Lady Thiang: female, 35-45, Asian, excellent dancer with strong tap skills. Family Clinic after 6 p.m.; do not park in casting and welcomes all submis- South Asian, Southeast Asian / Pacific General Henry Waverly: male, 13-18, all in AAMCO/Viking Motors or SGI or you sions. Note: Each Ensemble member Islander, head wife of the King and ethnicities, Baritone (although limited will be towed) at Morgan-Wixson plays mulitiple characters. For more mother of the Crown Prince, steady singing required). A retired US Army Theatre, 2627 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica, information, visit www.musical.org. influence in the court, strong, discreet, General, adjusting to returning to civil- CA, 90405. ••Salary pending (2013-14 salary was and loving. Lun Tha: male, 25-30, ian life. Once a powerful leader, he now ••Bring pix, resumes, and calendar with $906 min./wk.) Equity LOA ref. to Asian, South Asian, Southeast Asian / struggles to run an Inn in Vermont. He conflicts (we must have all conflicts no WCLO Contract, approval pending. Pacific Islander, Burmese, emissary to is a man of great principle and dignify. later than callbacks or you will not be the Prince of Burma, courageous yet Beneath his curmudgeonly exterior lies cast in the show). Prepare 32 bars of a ‘Big Fish,’ Singers doomed lover of Tuptim. Tuptim: a warm, compassionate man in need of musical comedy standard song, either ••Casting “Big Fish,” a play based on the female, 18-30, Asian, South Asian, family and love. A great acting role. ballad or uptempo. Bring sheet music in Tim Burton movie by the same title, Southeast Asian / Pacific Islander, Ralph Sheldrake: male, 11-17, all ethnic- your key or an accompaniment CD. No featuring strong musical theatre actors Burmese, a gift to the King from the ities, Baritone. An army buddy of Bob & iPhone, iPad, or Android equivalent as who can bring vivid characterizations Prince of Burma, and doomed lover of Phil’s, now a major television executive we do not have the facilities for play- and emotional depth to dense musical Lun Tha, beautiful, daring, and rebel- with the Ed Sullivan show. Fast- back. No acapella audiitons. Do not sing storytelling. lious. Kralahome: male, 40-70, Asian, talking, slightly slimy, New York pro- from “Rent,” “Legally Blonde,” ••Company: Musical Theatre West. Staff: South Asian, Southeast Asian / Pacific fessional. Will double in the ensemble. “Wicked,” “Matilda,” or any other con- Paul Garman, exec dir./prod.; Larry Islander, Siamese, right-hand man to Ezekiel Foster: male, 10-18, all ethnici- temporary musical. Be prepared to Carpenter, dir.; Matthew Smedal, musi- and advisor of The King, a strong tradi- ties, Tenor or baritone. The ultimate dance and have appropriate shoes (jazz cal dir.; Peggy Hickey, choreo. tionalist, imposing, professional, and taciturn New Englander, who helps out shoes or sneakers). If you tap, bring ••Rehearsals begin Oct. 6, 2014; runs deeply loyal. Prince Chulalongkorn: at the inn and takes life at a very slow your tap shoes.We may double cast Oct. 31-Nov. 16 in Long Beach, CA. males & females, 11-16, Asian, South pace. Will double in Ensemble in the some roles, but these are yet to be ••Seeking—Edward Bloom: male, 40-49, Asian, Southeast Asian / Pacific pre-Vermont section of the show. Great determined. No appointment needed; all ethnicities, originally play by Islander, Siamese, Crown Prince of character role. Mike: male, 10-18, all actors only need to attend one day of Norbert Leo Butz, a loving husband and Siam and one of Anna’s most vocal and ethnicities, Voice range is open. The auditions. Company’s note: “The story father who leads a complex imaginary opinionated students. stage manager who has a tendency to is true to the movie, but a few musical life with many fantasy friends; requires ••Auditions will be held by appt. Sept. 8 be over-dramatic and completely hys- numbers have been added to the musi- a singer, dancer who ages from 18 to in L.A. terical, but will get things done. Never cal. We recommend watching the 60+; a huge heart, a great sense of ••For an audition appointment, email seen without his whistle and clipboard. movie (which is readily available every- humor and a vivid imagination (bari- [email protected]. Will double in the ensemble. Betty where) to get a true sense of the story.” tenor, G2 to G4). Will Bloom: male, ••Be prepared to sing a short traditional Haynes: female, 13-18, all ethnicities, ••For more info, email Anne Gesling at 25-35, all ethnicities, Edward’s son, a musical theater song a cappella that Rich chest mix with a soprano exten- [email protected]. realist and a pragmatist; and the polar shows off your voice. Bring sheet music sion. The sensible, responsible half of ••No pay. opposite of Edward. His journey of rec- for your song in the event that you are the upcoming song and dance team, onciliation with his father is the story asked to sing along with piano accom- The Haynes Sisters. Destined to be a of the musical. This is the second male paniment. You may be asked to stay for star in her own right, she is nonetheless lead and requires a strong actor who a few hours. Bring a copy of your pic- hesitant to take the spotlight for her- sings beautifully. (tenor, C#3 to G4). ture (snapshot is acceptable) & resume self. A decent upstanding woman who CHORUS CALLS Sandra Bloom: female, 35-45, all eth- with full contact info. is devoted to her younger sister. Hides nicities, Edward’s wife, a loving wife ••Equity Production Contract. her yearning for true love under a pro- ‘Big Fish,’ Dancers who completely understands her hus- tective shell. Must move very well. ••Casting “Big Fish,” based on the Tim band and who seeks and believes in the ‘White Christmas’ Judy Haynes: female, 13-18, all ethnici- Burton movie by the same title. possibility of reconciliation between ••Casting “White Christmas,” with ties, Alto belt. The younger, more ambi- ••Company: Musical Theatre West. Staff: her husband and son. This is the lead- music & lyrics by Irving Berlin and book tious, slightly scheming Haynes sister. Paul Garman, exec. dir.-prod.; Larry ing female role that requires an actor by David Ives and Paul Blake, based on While wholesome and adorable, she is Carpenter, dir.; Matthew Smedal, music who ages from 18 to 60+ and who is the classic movie. also very flirty, a winning charmer who dir.; Peggy Hickey, choreo. both a strong actress and singer – and ••Company: Santa Monica’s Morgan- no man can resist. Strong jazz and tap ••Rehearsals begin Oct. 6. Previews very good mover. (soprano with mix/ Wixson Theatre - Youth Education/ dancer. Martha Watson: female, 13-18, begin Oct. 31; runs Nov. 1-16 in Long belt, G3 to E5). Josephine Bloom: Entertainment Series. Staff: Anne all ethnicities, Alto belt. Once a Beach, CA. female, 25-35, all ethnicities, Will’s Gesling, dir./musical dir.; Lauren Blair, Broadway star, now the general’s ••Seeking—Edward Bloom: male, 40, all wife, a lovely young woman who pro- choreo.; Joey Moretti & Tracy Saltzman, housekeeper, she has a very dry, wry, ethnicities. Will Bloom: male, 25-35, all vides balance for Will’s pragmatism. coords. wisecracking sense of humor. Big- ethnicities. Sandra Bloom: female, With Sandra, she supports and helps ••Rehearsals begin Sep. 13 (Mon.-Thu. hearted but completely unsentimental, 35-45, all ethnicities. Josephine Bloom: guide Will’s journey toward reconcilia- 6:30-9 p.m.; Sat., 1-6 p.m.; Sun., 5:30-9 she runs the General’s life in spite of his female, 25-35, all ethnicities. Karl: tion with his father. This supporting p.m.; runs Nov. 8-Dec. 14, 2 p.m. in protestations. An irrepressible meddler, male, 30-45, all ethnicities. Amos female role requires a strong actor- Santa Monica). Company states: “Actors but always for what she believes to be Callaway: male, 45-50, all ethnicities. singer. (mix/belt to C#5). Karl: male,

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30-45, all ethnicities, a giant, one of to secure the finical security of their 21-26, all ethnicities. ••Send submissions to avis@waynefos- Edward’s fantasy friends. This support- children. We hope to see the couples’ ••Seeking submissions from CA. ter.com. ing role requires an actor who is 6’6” or teamwork, co-parenting and communi- ••Send submissions to chris@maxim- ••For an appointment, send an email to over. Through Edward’s friendship, he cation skills improve throughout the publishing.com. [email protected] and include a grows from being a ‘beastly’ outcast to series. ••No pay. current headshot, body shot, resume, a highly successful businessman. This ••Seeking submissions from CA. and audio and/or video samples of you supporting role requires an actor who ••Send submissions to goodeyecast- singing. acts, sings, has an appreciation for [email protected]. ••Prepare a verse and chorus a cappella, comic irony, stilt walks, and dances. ••Must include a note with submission without sheet music or back-up music, (bass, A3 to D4). Amos Callaway: male, that includes both exes’ contact info; DANCERS & for three to four songs from a variety of 45-50, all ethnicities, a werewolf, your ages/kids ages; how long you’ve styles of your choosing (i.e. Motown,

MUSICALS another of Edward’s fantasy friends. been divorced; a paragraph or two CHOREOGRAPHERS rock, R&B, rap, and contemporary). Masquerading as a ringmaster of a bro- about your relationship. We will inter- One song must be from the Top 40. kendown circus, he begins as Edward’s view exes separately, but if you are ‘The Nutcracker’ Ballet Bring headshot, resume, and a short tormentor but then, through Edward’s amicable enough to interview together, ••Casting “The Nutcracker,” a full- song list to the audition. Note: acceptance, he accepts himself and we can do that too. Keep in mind, it’s length ballet for the 28th season of the Applicants must reside in Southern becomes highly successful. This sup- all about coming together for the kids. Anaheim Ballet. California. porting role requires an actor-comic ••Pays $750/wk stipend with the poten- ••Company: Anaheim Ballet. Staff: ••For more info, visit www.waynefoster. who acts, sings, and moves well. (bari- tial to win $500,000. Ashley Duree, admin. com. tone, C3 to F5, touches a G5). Don Price: ••Rehearsals begin late-Sept. or early- ••Professional and travel pay. male, 25-35, all ethnicities, Edward’s Oct. 2014 (Wed. at 7:45 p.m., Fri. at 7 childhood frenemy, an early buddy, p.m., Sat. at 1:30 p.m.) at Anaheim bully and rival for Sandra’s hand. This Ballet Studios; performs Dec. 4-7 (dress is a supporting roles requires a strong MUSIC VIDEOS rehearsal, plus five shows) in Laughlin, actor with a comic sensibility, a good NV and Dec. 20 in Anaheim, CA. ANIMATION & singer and has movement skills. (bari- ‘Devil’s Theft’ ••Seeking—Youth Ballet Dancers: males tone, C3 to F#4). The Witch: female, ••Casting a music video, “Devil’s Theft,” & females, 8-13, all ethnicities. Ballet VIDEOGAME TV & VIDEO TV 18+, all ethnicities, the earliest and for a new album by Geronimo Getty, Dancers: males & females, 18-45, all most fantastic of Edward’s “imaginary” which follows two friends as they ethnicities, must be high intermediate/ VOICEOVER acquaintances who shows him how while away a lazy summer afternoon advanced dancers; ladies should be he’ll die. This supporting role requires a fishing, riding bikes, and playing dancing en pointe. Character Actors: ‘Blaze and the Monster strong, sexy singer-dancer with com- cards. Inspired by a short story in Jon males & females, 18-64, all ethnicities, Machines’ manding acting skills. (mezzo with Raymond’s “Liveability,” the aim is to must be able to physically move well. ••Casting “Blaze and the Monster high belt, useable F3 to F5). Jenny Hill : evoke what time feels like as a kid - the ••Auditions will be held Sept. 6 from Machines,” Nick Preschool’s newest female, 35-45, all ethnicities, the other expansiveness of it and, at the same 1:30-2:30 p.m. (youth roles 8-13 years animated show, which follows AJ and woman, one of Edward’s early child- time, the feeling that everything in one old; registration begins 1 p.m.) and his monster truck, Blaze, on exciting hood friends who he forgets but then particular moment can matter so from 2:45-4 p.m. (14 years old to adults; adventures. who later becomes the recipient of his much. registration begins 1:30 p.m.) at ••Company: Uptown/Nickelodeon. Staff: kindness. This supporting role also ••Company: Drifter Pictures. Staff: Anaheim Ballet, 280 E. Lincoln Ave., Michelle Levitt & Danielle Pretsfelder, requires a good actress, singer, and Bryan Kramer, dir. Anaheim, CA, 92805. casting dirs. mover who ages from 18 to 60+. (mix/ ••Shoots Sept. 20 & 21 in L.A. ••Minors under 18 must be accompanied ••Recording date is TBD in L.A. belt to E5). Dr. Bennett: male, 55-65, all ••Seeking—Boy: male, 10-14, all ethnici- by parent or legal guardian. Dancers 14 ••Seeking—AJ: male, 8-12, all ethnicities, ethnicities, Edward’s physician, the ties, carefree and a little bit wild. Girl: years old up to adults should be high a real kid whose best friend is a super-

MODELING experienced and wise country doctor, female, 10-14, all ethnicities, a bit of a intermediate or advanced level danc- hero monster truck; in other words, Edward’s contemporary. tomboy but also kind of interested in ers. Bring resumes. Ladies, bring he’s living every preschool boy’s ••Auditions will be held Sept. 8 from 10 “girly” things too, a risk-taker. pointe shoes. For more info, call (714) dream; he’s a thrill seeker who loves to a.m.-5 p.m. at Musical Theatre West ••Auditions will be held Aug. 30 from 9 490-6150 or email info@anaheimbal- drive fast, jump high, and take it to the Rehearsal Hall, 4350 E. 7th Street, Long a.m.-6 p.m. and Aug. 31 from 10 a.m.-4 let.org. limit, but he’s not just about action; Beach, CA, 90804. p.m. at Drifter Pictures, 1335 Kellam ••Pays flat rate/performance day for AJ’s as comfortable behind the wheel as ••Prepare a contemporary musical the- Ave., (back office behind the house), dancers 18+; dancers 18+ receive one he is explaining how gravity works; atre song; score will be provided. Find Los Angeles, CA, 90026. gratis company class each day of with his warm laugh and can-do atti- more at www.musical.org. ECC Singers ••Send submissions to bryan@drifter- rehearsals; meals and lodging provided tude, AJ’s a kid hero who’ll do anything VARIETY call will be run as an EPA. A monitor pictures.com. for all dancers while on tour in NV. to help a friend. All ethnicities to por- will be provided. ••Be prepared to have a short conversa- tray African American; singing a plus. ••Pays $906/wk. LOA ref WCLO Contract tion about the nature of the project and ••Seeking submissions from CA. Pending (2013/14 Min). a little bit about yourself. Director ••Send submissions to Danielle. states: “I’m looking for a particular [email protected]. vibe from the actor/actress that will SINGERS ••AFTRA Animation Contract. work within the tone of the video.”

VOICEOVER •• Musical Entertainment REALITY TV & ••For more info, visit www.geronimo- Company, Vocalists getty.com or www.drifterpictures.com. ••Seeking vocalists for Wayne Foster DOCUMENTARY ••No pay, but credit & copy provided. Entertainment’s bands and orchestras FILM & TV CREW to perform at live corporate events, Divorced Couples Reality TV weddings, galas, and parties. ‘Stagecoach’ Show ••Company: Wayne Foster ••Seeking Canadian below the line tal- ••Seeking divorced couples with kids for Entertainment. Staff: Avis Nicol, office ent to work in L.A. on the film a reality show produced by Eyeworks PRINT MODELING coord. “Stagecoach.” The crew must have (“The Biggest Loser” and “Extreme ••Performances are ongoing at various experience working on small budget GIGS Weight Loss”). Parents must be amica- Maxim Magazine Model Search locations in Southern CA, with possible films under the $400K budget range. ble enough to reunite for up to four ••Seeking beautiful women ages 21-26 to travel to other states. ••Company: Nasser Group North. Staff: weeks in a tropical locale to compete in be featured in an upcoming edition of ••Seeking—Singers: males & females, Joseph Nasser, prod. physical and mental challenges against Maxim. Company states: “The women 18-35, all ethnicities, strong, versatile ••Shoots November-Decemebr in L.A. other duos in order to win a $500,000 selected will be featured in our maga- singers with charismatic stage pres- ••Seeking—DP, Editor, Director, Camera trust fund for their children. zine, gain maximum exposure and be ence who move well and who can sing Operator, etc.: males & females, 18+, all ••Company: Eyeworks USA. Staff: considered for an upcoming Hometown a variety of styles from Sinatra to con- ethnicities. Shannon McIntosh, casting dir. Hotties Tour.” temporary; also seeking vocalists who ••Seeking submissions from CA. ••Shoots Nov. 10- Dec. 10 in a tropical ••Company: Maxim. Staff: Chris Antony, can rap to contemporary songs. ••Send submissions to tvprod50@hot- location. social media and operations dir. ••Auditions will be held by appt. Sept. mail.com. ••Seeking—Divorced Couples: males & ••Model search takes place Sept. 26-28 10 from 2-4:30 p.m. at Space Station ••Email resume to jimharveydistribu- females, 25-50, all ethnicities, want to in San Diego, CA. Casting Studios, 950 N. Cahuenga [email protected]. work on putting any differences aside ••Seeking—Female Models: female, Blvd., Studio 6, Hollywood, CA, 90038. ••Pay is negotiable.

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actors who sing for Rodgers and Asian, the thuggish pool hustler. Passport OR two pieces: a valid Hammerstein’s, “The King and I.” Hiromi: female, 22-31, Asian, Takeo’s license, with either your Social ••Company: Telsey and Company. Staff: girlfriend. Yoshi: male, 21-40, Asian, Security Card or Birth Certificate. Non- Ira Weitzman, assoc. prod. of musical bartender. U.S. Citizens must have Permanent

NORTHERN PLAYS theater for Lincoln Center Theater; ••Seeking submissions from CA. Resident or Green Card or Work Andre Bishop, artistic dir.; Bartlett ••Send submissions to rowland.jem- Authorization from Department Of Sher, dir.; Ted Sperling, musical dir.; [email protected]. Homeland Security. CALIFORNIA Christopher Gattelli, choreo.; Telsey + ••Submit cover letter with photo and ••Pays $10.74/hr. ($85.92/up to eight Company/Abbie Brady-Dalton, casting. resume. hrs., with overtime at time & half & ••Rehearsals begin January 2015; pro- ••No pay, but DVD copy and credit pro- double time after 12 hrs). If cast to be duction begins spring 2015 at the vided. Contract actors will be paid by nude, rate is $250/8 hrs., plus over-

Vivian Beaumont Theater, Lincoln check if utilized. time. Meal provided, with free snacks MUSICALS Center in NYC. & beverages. Production is providing PLAYS ••Seeking—King of Siam: male, 40-60, transportation from SF to Guerneville Asian, South Asian, Southeast Asian / (two hrs. north of SF) and back; no ‘Maple And Vine’ Pacific Islander, Siamese, a powerful parking avail at shoot location. One ••Casting the play “Maple And Vine.” and elegant leader struggling to bring SCRIPTED TV & VIDEO shuttle will go up in the morning and Production description: Retro atti- Siam into the modern era without los- one back in evening. tudes about gender, race, and sexual- ing control of traditions and power. ‘Looking’ ity are thrust into a modern world. Lady Thiang: female, 35-45, Asian, ••Seeking Bay Area locals for When the fast-paced demands of mod- South Asian, Southeast Asian / Pacific “Looking,” an HBO dramedy revolving FILM ern society become unbearable, suc- Islander, head wife of the King and around the lives of three gay friends cessful couple Katha and Ryu escape mother of the Crown Prince, steady living in San Francisco. There is a con- REALITY TV & to a community of 1950’s re-enactors, influence in the court, strong, dis- stant need for men & women in their forsaking cell phones and sushi for cig- creet, and loving. Lun Tha: male, 20s-30s to portray Hipsters, LGBT DOCUMENTARY arettes and Tupperware parties. 20-30, Asian, South Asian, Southeast community, Bar Goers, etc. ••Company: Los Altos Stage Company. Asian / Pacific Islander, Burmese, ••Company: HBO. Untitled Documentary

Staff: Jordon Harrison, writer; Gary emissary to the Prince of Burma, cou- ••Shoots Sept. 3-Nov. 20 in San ••Seeking Middle Easterners to portray & VIDEO TV Landis, dir. rageous yet doomed lover of Tuptim. Francisco, CA. audience members for an Arabic game ••Rehearsals begin this Dec.; runs Jan. Tuptim: female, 18-30, Asian, South ••Seeking—Beach Goers: male, 20-49, show for an untitled documentary. 29-Feb. 22, in Los Altos, CA. Asian, Southeast Asian / Pacific all ethnicities, mostly shirtless, in ••Company: Beau Bonneau Casting. ••Seeking—Katha: female, 34-39, all Islander, Burmese, a gift to the King swim trunks, gay, some “bears” with ••Shoots Aug. 29 in San Francisco, CA. ethnicities, Ryu’s wife, a burnt-out from the Prince of Burma, and doomed facial hair, body hair to portray cubs, ••Seeking—Audience Members: males & publishing house executive who lover of Lun Tha, beautiful, daring, chubs, otters, etc; should be willing to females, 20-50, Middle Eastern, for an doesn’t have adequate time in her and rebellious. Kralahome: male, be nude. Lifeguard Certified Men: Arabic game show. COMMERCIAL 60-hour work week to process a per- 45-70, Asian, South Asian, Southeast male, 18-49, all ethnicities, wade or ••Seeking submissions from CA. sonal tragedy. Ryu: male, 34-39, all Asian / Pacific Islander, Siamese, right- float in the water; those working in/on ••Email phone number and alternate ethnicities, Katha’s husband, a hand man to and advisor of The King, a water must be determined ahead of number (if you have one), height, Japanese-American plastic surgeon strong traditionalist, imposing, profes- time and lifeguard certification is weight, clothing sizes, two new color who’s grown weary of his superficial sional, and deeply loyal. Prince required. Men without certification snapshots facing the camera (one full- work and his even-more-superficial Chulalongkorn: male, 11-16, Asian, will remain on the beach. Forest standing view & one close-up; no hats clientele. Dean: male, 35-39, all ethnic- South Asian, Southeast Asian / Pacific Partiers: males & females, 20-49, all or sunglasses) from camera phone or ities, Ellen’s husband and Roger’s Islander, Siamese, Crown Prince of ethnicities, partying & dancing; young digital camera to beaubonneaucast- lover, the leader and pitchman for the Siam and one of Anna’s most vocal and men & bear types; women to portray [email protected], along with the subject Society of Dynamic Obsolescence; a opinionated students. lesbians, butch types; transgender line “Documentary, (Your Age).” Note: squeaky-clean smooth-talker with a ••Auditions will be held Sept. 2 from 10 men & women; real couples encour- Candidates must be available from Pepsodent smile. Ellen/Jenna: males & a.m.-2 p.m. (sign-in begins at 9 a.m.; aged, especially nude-willing men. early morning (6 a.m.) to evening for females, 20-39, all ethnicities, Dean’s do not arrive before 9 a.m.) at A.C.T. Pupusa Cart Lady: female, 30-69, up to a 10 hr. shoot. wife; so precisely June Cleaver-ish that Studios, 30 Grant St., 7th Fl., Studio Hispanic, Ethnically Ambiguous / ••Pays $250. she makes the Stepford wives look like 9C, San Francisco, CA, 94108. Mixed Race, Mission resident selling Gloria Steinem, Katha’s co-worker and ••Send submissions to kingandiopenau- Salvadorian stuffed corn tortilla dish Omar’s best friend, sarcastic, catty and [email protected]. on the street. She will work in close very urbane. Roger/Omar: male, 20-39, ••Be prepared to sing a short traditional proximity to speaking cast members all ethnicities, Dean’s lover, a good musical theater song a cappella that and may be recognizable, but has no LOCAL COMMERCIALS looking, a blue-collar-type guy, with a shows off your voice. Bring sheet lines. Will be photo selected by the sexual charisma that makes him a lit- music for your song in the event that director. Richie’s Young Butch Lesbian Taxi App Commercial tle dangerous, Omar is Katha’s gay co- you are asked to sing along with piano Friend: female, 20-27, all ethnicities, ••Casting a commercial for a new elec- worker in the 21st Century, accompaniment. You may be asked to will appear to be friend of cast member tronic taxi hailing application. power-hungry, a bit bitchy, and very stay for a few hours. Bring a copy of on the street as they run into other ••Company: Big Dog Productions. Staff: urbane. your picture (snapshot is acceptable) & friends. She will work in close proxim- Stephen Webb, standup comic. ••Auditions will be held by appt. Sept. 8 resume with full contact info. ity to speaking cast members and may ••Shoots late October in NoCal. from 6-9 p.m. at Los Altos Civic Center ••For questions/more info, email be recognizable, but has no lines. Will ••Seeking—Lead Spokesperson: female, in Community Center, Room 15, 97 [email protected]. be photo selected by the director. 20-25, Caucasian, will be getting out of Hillview Ave, Los Altos, CA, 94022. ••Equity Production Contract. ••Seeking submissions from CA. a vintage taxicab, speaking from script ••Send submissions to danwilson@ ••Email the following to above, and showing your iPhone to the losaltosstage.org. [email protected]: your camera. ••Prepare an appropriate monologue no availability: Sept 3 & 4, 9 & 11 and in ••Seeking submissions from CA. longer than two minutes in length. the body: name, age, cell phone num- ••Send submissions to sftaxi804@hot- ••All performers in the production will STUDENT FILMS ber, city you live in, height, weight, mail.com. receive a stipend of $350 (flat) for the union status (non union or SAG/ ••Submit headshot & video saying the run of the show. A travel stipends ‘One Fine Day’ AFTRA); lifeguard certification - if you following words: “When I need trans- available for those travelling great ••Casting “One Fine Day,” a student have it or are willing to get it; whether portation in San Francisco I use distances. short film for Academy of Art you’re willing to be shirtless or nude; Summon to get a taxicab: fast, insured University about a bet over a game of two new color snapshots, chest up fac- and no surge pricing. You should too pool at a bar between two Asian men. ing camera smiling & standing. No hats download Summon now.” ••Company: Academy of Art University/ or sunglasses. If you have tattoos ••Pays $75/approx. two hrs. Pantheon Productions. Staff: Rowland based on what you’re willing to wear MUSICALS Jemmott, prod. or not wear, attach photo(s). Note: ••Shooting tentatively around Sept. 15 Extras must have government VISIT BACKSTAGE.COM/CASTING ‘The King and I,’ Lincoln in San Francisco, CA. approved ID to present on set for I-9 for full character breakdowns, script Center ••Seeking—Katsumi: male, 36-51, Asian, paperwork or you can’t be employed. sides and more casting notices ••Lincoln Center Theater is casting a CEO executive. Takeo: male, 20-35, U.S. Citizens must have current U.S.

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‘Miracle on 34th Street’ rock and roller, and lover of causes. struggling to keep up in a world in ••Casting “Miracle on 34th Street.” Karla: female, 40-59, all ethnicities, which they are unfamiliar. He has a ••Company: Dallas Children’s Theater. Jodi and Annie’s ‘’fun loving’’ cousin huge ego and an easy confidence. Staff: Robyn Flatt, dir.; Doug Miller, from Philly. As a teenager, she was Perhaps a bit of a ‘know-it-all’ attitude.

PLAYS NATIONAL/ assoc. dir. wild. And she still likes to stir it up. Constant state of needing to prove what ••Rehearsals begin Oct. 21; runs Nov. Loves her husband of 25 years. Vocally he is worth. Seeking actors who are not 22-Dec. 22 in Dallas, TX. lives in the rock/pop world. leading man types. REGIONAL ••Seeking—Kris Kringle: male, 18+, all ••Seeking submissions from FL. ••Seeking submissions from IL. ethnicities. Dr. Pierce: male, 18+, all ••To be considered for an appointment, ••Send submissions to goodmanselfsub- ethnicities, physician at Maplewood send hard copy of photos and resumes [email protected]. Home. Doris Walker: female, 18+, all by Sept. 9 to Wojcik / Seay Casting, ••To schedule an appt., submit online or

MUSICALS ethnicities, personnel manager at Attn: The Bikinis / LORT, 247 W. 38th send pix & resume to Goodman Macy’s. Fred Gayley: male, 18+, all eth- St., 10th Fl., New York, NY 10018. Theatre, ATTN: Casting, 170 N. PLAYS nicities, a lawyer. Shellhammer: male, ••Pays $812/wk. Equity LORT Non-Rep Dearborn St., Chicago, IL 60601. 18+, all ethnicities, Doris Walker’s assis- Contract. Include “The Upstairs Concierge sub- ‘Dear Elizabeth’ tant. Mr. Macy: male, 18+, all ethnici- mission” in the subject line of emailed ••Casting “Dear Elizabeth,” a play. ties, owner of Macy’s department store. ‘The Upstairs Concierge’ submissions. Note: Seeking comedic ••Company: Seattle Repertory Theatre. Mr. Bloomingdale: male, 18+, all eth- ••Casting “The Upstairs Concierge.” actors with a background in sketch/ Staff: Braden Abraham, artistic dir.; nicities, owner of Bloomingdale’s ••Company: Goodman Theatre. Staff: farce that understand strong character Allison Narver, dir.; Kaytlin McIntyre, department store. Judge Harper: male, Kristoffer Diaz, writer; KG Sanchez, choices and dynamic physical work. casting assoc. 18+, all ethnicities, judge in New York dir.; Robert Falls, artistic dir.; Steve Deadline to submit is Sept. 3. ••Rehearsal begins Jan. 9; runs Feb. State Court. Sawyer: male, 18+, all eth- Scott, prod.; Adam Belcuore, assoc. ••Pays: $600/wk. Equity LORT D Non- 11-Mar. 8 in Seattle, WA. nicities, Macy’s vocational guidance prod.-casting dir.; Erica Sartini-Combs, Rep Contract. ••Seeking—Robert Lowell: male, 40-59, counselor. Finley: males & females, casting coord. all ethnicities, poet; descendant of 18+, all ethnicities, bailiff to Judge ••Rehearsals begin Feb. 24, 2015; tech old-school New England WASPs; dark Harper. Mara: female, 18+, all ethnici- rehearsal March 24. Previews begin charm, a wicked sense of humor, has a ties, prosecuting attorney. Duncan: March 28; runs April 6-26 (with possible drinking problem that gets him into male, 18+, all ethnicities, antelope extension through May 3) in Chicago, MUSICALS trouble. Brilliant, quick-witted, and keeper at the Central Park Zoo. IL. passionate; his playful intellect takes ••Equity Principal Auditions will be held ••Seeking—Rebecca : female, 20-29, all ‘Great American Trailer Park dangerous turns into self-destructive, Sept. 22 from 6-10 p.m. and Sept. 23 ethnicities, has become a YouTube sen- Christmas Musical’ manic episodes. Must have superb from 6-10 p.m. at Dallas Children’s sation because of a bunting video. She ••Casting “The Great American Trailer language skills. Theater, 5938 Skillman, Rosewood is now being pursued by baseball Park Christmas Musical.” ••Auditions will be held by appt. Sept. Center, Dallas, TX, 75231. teams, although she is unaware and ••Company: WaterTower Theatre. Staff: 8 (AEA members only) in Seattle, WA. ••For an audition appointment, call (214) uninterested in actually playing for a James Paul Lemons, dir.; Mark Mullino, ••Send submissions to casting@seat- 978-0110. EPA Rules are in effect. A team. A young party girl who is experi- music dir. tlerep.org. Deadline for submissions: monitor will not be provided. The pro- encing the ‘greater things’ due to her ••Rehearsals begin Nov. 17; runs Dec. 5, Aug. 27, 2:00 p.m. Indicate in subject ducer will run all aspects of this instant fame, is just living life and hav- 2014-Jan. 4, 2015 in Dallas, TX. line: Dear Elizabeth /NY Appt. / AEA audition. ing fun. You can instantly see why peo- ••Seeking—Rufus Jeter: male, 25-39, all Submission. ••Be prepared to read from the script ple want to know her and be around ethnicities, A redneck with a heart of ••Pays $600/wk. Equity LORT Non-Rep (please be familiar with material). her. She is vibrant, spontaneous, and gold. He’ll finish off a six-pack as fast as Contract. Prepare a Christmas carol to be sung a lives life in the moment. BB: male, the next guy, but the next guy won’t see cappella. Bring photo & resume. 25-39, all ethnicities, a well-known the artistic potential in the empties that ‘King Hedley II’ ••For more info, visit www.dct.org. celebrity blogger who is obsessed with Rufus can. Well-liked around the trailer ••Casting “King Hedley II,” by August ••Pays $343/wk. min. Equity LOA ref. uncovering the latest scoop. He is park. Darlene Seward: female, 20-39, all Wilson. The eighth work in play- Contract. ostentatious, chic, and highly ener- ethnicities, A year-round “Scrooge.” She wright August Wilson’s ten-play cycle getic; a Perez Hilton type. He’s a bit of a hates everybody and everything all the chronicling the history of the African- ‘The Bikinis’ poser and certainly untrustworthy. time and isn’t afraid to show it. But American experience in each decade ••Casting “The Bikinis,” a play in which Shivery Delicious: female, 30-39, all underneath her hard exterior is a of the 20th century is set in 1985 and a girl group from the sixties brings back ethnicities, a world famous novelist wounded girl who once believed in true tells the story of an ex-con in post- the songs they sang down on the board- known for her completely immersive love and Christmas magic. Jackson Reagan Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania try- walk at the Jersey Shore to raise money writing process. She is publicly quite Boudreaux: male, 35-59, all ethnicities, ing to rebuild his life. The play has for the folks at Sandy Shores Mobile reclusive but excitable during creative A self-made man and an all-American been described as one of Wilson’s Home Beach Resort on Florida’s Gold moods. She is willing to experience success story. Darlene’s boyfriend. darkest, telling the tale of a man try- Coast. anything in the hopes of producing a Unapologetically capitalistic. He can be ing to save $10,000 by selling stolen ••Company: Riverside Theatre. Staff: better novel. Need an actor with strong a bit possessive. refrigerators so that he can buy a Allen D. Cornell, artistic dir.; Ray comedic capacity who also understands ••Equity Principal Auditions will be held video store. Roderick, dir./choreo.; Wojcik | Seay severe shifts in tone. Mark Merriman: Sept. 6 from 12-8 p.m. at Addison ••Company: Arena Stage. Staff: Molly Casting, casting; Anne Shuttlesworth, male, 35-49, all ethnicities, works in the Theatre Center, 15650 Addison Rd., Smith, artistic dir.; Timothy Douglas, MD. New York Yankees’ business office and Addison, TX, 75001. dir.; Geoff Josselson, casting dir. ••Rehearsal begins Oct. 9; runs Oct. carries with him all the swagger of the ••For an audition appointment, visit ••Rehearsals begin Jan. 6, 2015; runs 28-Nov. 16 in Vero Beach, FL. franchise. He is a sharp businessman; https://instant-scheduling.com/sch.php Feb. 6-Mar. 8, 2015 in Washington, ••Seeking—The Bikinis: female, 18+, all loves to hear himself speak; always gets ?kn=204069&typId=49597&step=2 or DC. ethnicities, ‘’one-hit-wonder’’ girl what he wants; huge ego; evocative of call (972) 450-6277. ••Seeking—King Hedley II: male, 30-39, group from the Jersey Shore. Jodi: Jeremy Piven or a slimier Bradley ••EPA Rules are in effect. A monitor will African American, an excon, a walk- female, 40-59, all ethnicities, Annie’s Cooper. Dia: female, 50-69, all ethnici- not be provided. The producer will run ing, talking, and prancing expression sister. Originally from Paramus, NJ. ties, the owner of a hotel along with her all aspects of this audition. Be prepared of the frustration of the marginalized Manager of The Bikinis. In control, and husband, Jeffrey. She comes from a with sheet music for two songs, at least man in a world full of “no,” big- a bit passive aggressive. A corporate “mom and pop,” working class back- one of which is in the style of the show. hearted and open-throated with his success with a failed marriage. Vocally ground and has worked her way up Music from the show is acceptable. Bring communication, at once beautiful and gravitates to the pop world. Barbara: from there. She is struggling to keep up headshot and resume (required). Note: terrifying; requires an actor steeped female, 40-59, all ethnicities, best in a world in which they are unfamiliar. Equity and non-Equity roles are avail- in the effusive flow of August friend from Staten Island. Says what Ella sees her as a maternal figure in her able. Scripts are available for perusal at Wilson’s towering, blues-inspired lan- she thinks with no apologies. Never life. On the surface, Dia feels a bit WTT Box Office (open Tues-Fri 12-6) and guage, and who can deliver it with thought she could love anything more matronly, but underneath, Dia is a sex S.T.A.G.E. These roles are local hire only. Shakespearean breadth and depth. than The Bikinis and R&B until she met goddess who will rock your world. This No housing or travel can be provided. ••Seeking submissions from DC. her husband, Benny. Annie: female, should be a surprise to the audience. The roles of Betty, Linoleum and Pickles ••Send submissions to gjcastingsub- 40-59, all ethnicities, Jodi’s sister. Still Jeffrey : male, 50-69, all ethnicities, have been pre-cast. [email protected]. a bit of a hippie. Also, originally from the owner of a hotel along with his ••For more info, visit www.watertow- ••Submit headshot & resume. Paramus, NJ. Never married. Took care wife, Dia. He comes from a “mom and ertheatre.org. ••Pays $883/wk. min. Equity LORT of her parents at Sandy Shores Mobile pop,” working class background and ••Pays $417/wk. min. Equity SPT Tier 6 Non-Rep Contract. Home Beach Resort in Florida. Folk has worked his way up from there. He is Contract.

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Lyric Theater of Oklahoma music; Brian Yorkey, book/lyrics; Casey Regimen as part of His Plan. This gives Stage Productions Hushion, dir. Rehearsals begin Apr. 22; her a righteous attitude which is ••Seeking strong male and female runs May 1-10); “Buddy: The Buddy unshakable, but she also has the manic actors/singers who can move well for Holly Story” (Alan Janes, writer; Casey AUDITION cheerfulness of the newly saved. Big upcoming productions of “Oklahoma!,” Hushion, dir. Rehearsals begin July 6; belter voice, strongest singer in the cast. “Mary Poppins,” and “Billy Elliot.” runs July 21-26); and “Into the Woods” Miss Deep South, Laurinda ••Company: Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma. (Stephen Sondheim, music/lyrics; HIGHLIGHTS Summerford: male, 18+, all ethnicities, Staff: Michael Baron, artistic dir. James Lapine, book-original dir. on NATIONAL/REGIONAL the Blonde in the show; even though “Oklahoma!”; Ashley Wells, assoc. B’way; Jonathan Tunick, orchestra- Thurs. Aug. 28 others may have blonde hair, only she artistic dir./dir. “Billy Elliot”; and Brian tions; dir.-mus. dir.-choreo TBD. Universal Studios Japan knows how to work it. At the same time Hamilton, music dir. Rehearsals begin Oct. 5; runs Oct. she is The Lady. She has a very narrow ‘For The First Time In Forever’

••Rehearsal begins June 8, 2015; runs 20-25). and ritualized sense of ‘femininity’ MUSICALS June 23-Aug. 8, 2015 in OK. ••Company: North Carolina Theatre. which is frequently outraged by the ••Seeking—Curly Mclain: male, 18-30, all Staff: Carolee Baxter, prod.; Casey Fri. Aug. 29 other contestants’ behavior and atti- ethnicities, cowboy in love with Laurey Hushion, artistic dir.; Ray Walker, con- ‘Howl-O-Scream’ (also 8/30) tudes. Her talent is ventriloquism. Miss in “Oklahoma!” Laurey Williams: servatory artistic dir.-NC casting Great Plains, Bonnie Louise Cutlett: female, 18-30, all ethnicities, Aunt consultant. male, 18+, all ethnicities, utterly sincere Eller’s niece, independent; in ••Season rehearses and runs in Raleigh, Sat. Aug. 30 in her belief in the values promoted by “Oklahoma!” Jud Fry: male, 18+, all eth- NC. ‘Spring Awakening’ Glamouesse, though some of them nicities, hired hand on Aunt Eller’s ••Seeking—Equity Musical Theatre seem quite exotic to her. She is honored ranch, a mysterious and dangerous Performers: males & females, 18+, all Untitled Film to represent the great heartland of this loner in “Oklahoma!” Aunt Eller: ethnicities, for various principal roles nation and to show what honest country female, 30-50, all ethnicities, Laurey’s and chorus parts. Equity Musical Tue. Sept. 2 folk can do. In the present contest she is aunt, a respected community leader in Theatre Performers: males & females, agape and aglow. Not necessarily the Tokyo Disney, Dancers “Oklahoma!” Mary Poppins: female, 9-13, all ethnicities, for “Billy Elliot.” ‘prettiest’ contestant. Miss Industrial 20-29, all ethnicities, Jane and ••Equity Principal Auditions will be held Northeast, Consuela Manuela Rafaella Michael’s new Nanny; dazzling person- Sept. 9 from 12-8 p.m. (Equity Wed. Sept. 3 Lopez: male, 18+, all ethnicities, ality and force to be reckoned with. Full Principal/Chorus Auditions by appoint- ‘Our Brand is Crisis’ included among the regional winners of hope even when things look bleak, ment; dinner 5-6 p.m.) and Sept. 10 mostly due to Glamouresse’s belated she tells them “anything can happen if from 12-8 p.m. (Equity Principal/ Tokyo Disney, Percussionist sense that the times they are a-changin’ you let it.” Range: Mezzo soprano with Chorus Auditions by appointment; din- Tokyo Disney, Character Look-Alikes and the Northeast’s notable lack of strong top. Bert: male, 30-39, all ethnic- ner 5-6 p.m.) at North Carolina Theatre interest in the contest. Her talent has ities, one-man-band, sidewalk artist, Conservatory, 3043 Barrow Dr., been culled from watching the variety For the full auditions calendar, chimney sweep, kite salesman; friend Raleigh, NC, 27616. show ‘Sabado Gigante’ on Spanish tele- to Mary Poppins and Jane and Michael. ••A monitor will not be provided. The visit backstage.com/auditions vision. Miss Texas, Kitty-Bob Ames: Range: Baritone to G. Mrs. Wilkinson: producer will run all aspects of this male, 18+, all ethnicities, the female, 40-50, all ethnicities, local bal- audition. For an audition appointment, Professional of the group. With her let teacher who eventually becomes Equity members call Carolee Baxter at father’s money and a shrewd selection Billy Elliot’s mentor. Hardened and 919-831-6941 ext. 6945 (weekdays from of contests, she has never lost a compe- mouthy, she has capacity for caring 10 a.m.-4 p.m., beginning Aug. 25). Contract. tition. Her skills may not be outstanding when she sees promise in Billy. Believes Equity members without appointments by themselves, but her attitude says in the power of personal expression seen as time permits. ‘One’ ‘Winner’ all the way. Actor must tap through dance. Range: Gb3 - Bb5. •• ••Casting “One.” Company states: “The dance to some rudimentary extent. Grandma: female, 60-75, all ethnicities, ••Bring pix & resumes, stapled together. Alabama Theatre has continually been Miss West Coast, Karma Quinn: male, forgetful; a little aloof. Despite her inat- Prepare a brief musical theater song or voted ‘the #1 Live Theater Attraction by 18+, all ethnicities, like Miss Great tention, she harbors a bitter resentment pop song which best shows your per- Myrtle Beach Visitors.’” Plains, is sweet-natured, but Karma is a towards her dead abusive husband but sonality and abilities. Bring sheet ••Company: The Alabama Theatre. Staff: lot less focused. She has tried to parlay has found solace through dance. Range: music, in the correct key, as an accom- Barbara Earheart, audition coord. her vagueness and I’ll-try-anything- F#3 - F#4. Dad: male, 35-45, all ethnici- panist will be provided. No monologue. ••Rehearsals begin Jan. 15, 2015 in once attitude into a comprehensive ties, stoic; widowed miner struggling •• Myrtle Beach, SC; contract runs mystical spirituality but it hasn’t jelled. with maintaining a household in lieu of ••Note: These auditions are open to through 2015. This pageant is the most structured a work strike; still deeply scarred by the Equity members only. Directors for 2015 ••Seeking—Singers and Dancers: males & event of her entire life. Actor should death of his wife. Billy Elliot’s dancing will not be present at these auditions. females, 18+, all ethnicities, to be part have some dance skills and (possibly) be initially sends him into a rage, but he NC Theatre will also hold EPAs and of a musical variety cast that includes 8 able to create a different character for learns to support his son. ECCs for 2015 shows in NYC on a date singers, 7 dancers, 8 musicians, a come- the reigning Mis Glamouresse. Frankie ••Equity Principal Auditions will be held TBD. Show-specific auditions with dian and emcee. Cavalier: male, 18+, all ethnicities, our Sept. 12 from 3-7 p.m. (call backs Sept. director present will be held in the ••Seeking submissions nationwide. genial host, is certainly that. Frankie is 13) at Lyric Theatre’s Thelma Gaylord future in NC and NYC, dates TBD. ••Send submissions to barbaraear- a third or fourth-tier celebrity who is Academy Building, 1801 NW 16th St., ••Equity LOA, approval/salary pending; [email protected]. known to the audience where the pag- Oklahoma City, OK, 73106. last year’s min: $699/wk. ••Singers must submit a video with a eant is being performed, perhaps as a ••Bring an 8x10 non-returnable head- variety of tunes: ballads, up-tempo weekend weather-report reader or a shot and resume. Visit www.lyricthe- ‘Once on This Island’ pieces, pop, R&B, country, crossover, spokesman for a used car dealership. atreokc.com for sides. Sing the ••Casting “Once on This Island,” a gospel, and musical theater. Dancers Strong singer who moves well. selections on the website; an accompa- musical. must include a routine that showcase ••Equity Principal Auditions will be held nist will be provided. Contact ashley@ ••Company: Skylight Music Theatre. their abilities. Sept. 12 from 3-7 p.m. at Lyric Theatre’s lyrictheatreokc.com to schedule an Staff: Bill Theisen, dir. ••Pays $600-$900/wk. depending on tal- Thelma Gaylord Academy Building, appointment. EPA Rules are in effect. A ••Rehearsal begins Jan. 6, 2015; runs ent level. 1801 NW 16th St., Oklahoma City, OK, monitor will not be provided. The pro- Jan. 30-Feb. 23, 2015 in WI. 73106. ducer will run all aspects of this ••Seeking—Timoune: female, 18+, ‘Pageant’ ••EPA Rules are in effect. A monitor will audition. African American, Ethnically ••Casting “Pageant.” not be provided. The producer will run ••Pays $820/wk.; Equity URTA Tier 4 Ambiguous / Mixed Race, African ••Company: Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma. all aspects of this audition. For an Contract. Descent. Staff: Michael Baron, artistic dir.-dir. appointment, email ashley@lyricthe- ••Equity Principal Auditions will be held (“Oklahoma”); Ashley Wells, assoc. atreokc.com. Bring an 8x10 non-return- North Carolina Theatre, 2015 Sept. 1 in Milwaukee, WI. EPA rules are artistic. dir. (“Pageant” & “Billy Elliot”); able headshot and resume. For sides, Season in effect. Brian Hamilton, music dir. visit www.lyrictheatreokc.com. Sing ••Casting North Carolina Theatre’s ••Email submissions to lesleys@sky- ••Rehearsals begin Jan. 12; runs Jan. the selections on the website; an accom- upcoming 2015 season. Season lightmusictheatre.org or send to Lesley 28-Feb. 15, 2015 in Oklahoma City, OK. panist will be provided. Theater states: includes: “Billy Elliot” (Elton John, Stone, Artistic Administrator, Skylight ••Seeking—Miss Bible Belt, Ruth Ann “Seeking Equity male actors/singers music; Lee Hall, book/lyrics; Eric Music Theatre, 158 N. Broadway, Ruth: male, 18+, all ethnicities, believes who can move well. All roles will be Woodhall, dir.; Adam Pelty, choreo. Milwaukee, WI 53202. Deadline for sub- that she plus God equals a majority in played by men.” Rehearsals begin Jan. 26, 2015; runs mission is Sept. 1. any situation. She sees even the cheesi- ••Pays: $528/wk. Equity URTA Tier 1 Feb. 10-15); “Next to Normal” (Tom Kitt, ••Pays $510/wk.; Equity SPT SPT 9 est part of the Glamouresse Beauty Contract.

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‘Rock of Ages,’ Singers and singer. Solo dance feature in show. headshot and resume. No young per- ‘Our Brand is Crisis’ ••Seeking upcoming and future replace- Angel/Ensemble #3: female, 20-29, all formers under 18. Acrobatic skills a plus. ••Casting for the feature film “Our Brand ments for “Rock of Ages,” a musical. ethnicities, young and sexy, strong All roles require singing. “La Cage Aux is Crisis,” starring Sandra Bullock & ••Company: S2BN Entertainment & BASE vocals and a great dancer. Pole dancing Folles” does not have a female dance George Clooney. Project description: Entertainment. Staff: Kristin Hanggi, skills a plus. ensemble. Note: all male dancers will be “The film is based on the 2005 docu- dir.; Kelly Devine, choreo.; Chris ••Auditions will be held Sept. 4 from 3-5 required to portray women, which may mentary of the same name, which D’Arienzo, book; Rachel Hoffman & p.m. at Venetian Hotel & Casino, Rock Of include performing in drag. Only audi- focuses on the use of American political Justin Huff, casting dirs. Ages Theatre, 3355 S. Las Vegas Blvd., tion if you are comfortable performing campaign strategies in South America.” ••Rehearses October in Las Vegas, NV. Las Vegas, NV, 89109. in drag. ••Company: Central Casting. Staff: David ••Seeking—Drew Dillenbeck: male, 20-29, ••Prepare 16 bars of a pop/rock song. A ••Pays: $687/wk. Equity Marriott Theatre Gordon Green, dir. Sandra Bullock, exec. all ethnicities, young, handsome; great monitor will not be provided. The pro- Agreement. prod. George Clooney, prod.

MUSICALS comedic timing and a strong rock tenor; ducer will run all aspects of this audi- ••Shooting this fall, in New Orleans, LA. desperately wants to be a rocker, but tion. Performers of all ethnic and racial ‘Rock of Ages,’ Dancers ••Seeking—Bolivian Extras: males & works as a bar back at the famous “Rock backgrounds are encouraged to attend. ••Seeking upcoming and future replace- females, 18+, Hispanic, Native of Ages” club on the Sunset Strip until Always bring your Equity Membership ments for “Rock of Ages,” a musical. American, to play Bolivians. his dreams, however unrealistic, come Card to auditions. ••Company: S2BN Entertainment & BASE ••Auditions will be held Sept. 3 from 10 true. Note: Also casting partial swing ••Pays $805/wk. Equity Special Entertainment. Staff: Kristin Hanggi, a.m.-5 p.m. at Slidell Municipal role. Sherrie Christian: female, 20-29, Agreement. dir.; Kelly Devine, choreo.; Chris Auditorium, 2056 2nd St, Slidell, LA, Caucasian, has left her Midwestern fam- D’Arienzo, book; Rachel Hoffman & 70460. ily to pursue stardom in Los Angeles; ‘The Wizard of Oz’ & Marriot Justin Huff, casting. ••Send submissions to louisianainfo@ innocent, naïve with great comedic tim- Theatre 2015 Season ••Rehearses October in Las Vegas, NV. centralcasting.com. FILM ing; has a strong rock vocal and terrific ••Casting Marriot Theatre’s 2015 season. ••Seeking—Ensemble Dancers: female, ••You must bring the necessary docu- movement. Note: Also casting partial Season includes “La Cage Aux Folles” 13-39, all ethnicities, fit, excellent danc- ments to fill out an I-9 form. swing role. Lonny Barnett: male, 20-49, (Rehearsals begin Jan. 12; runs Jan. ers with strong modern/jazz technique; ••Some pay. all ethnicities, very strong comedic tim- 28-Mar. 29), “Anything Goes” must sing; play various characters in the ing and a commanding but comically (Rehearsals begin Mar. 23; runs Apr. ensemble and understudy principal ‘Sea of Trees’ strong rock vocal. Narrator with a 8-June 7), “City of Angels” (Rehearsals roles. Waitress/Ensemble Female #1: ••Casting the Netter Productions / slightly unflattering appearance, but begin May 25; runs June 10-Aug. 9), female, 20-29, Caucasian, young, pretty; Waypoint Entertainment feature film, doesn’t see it. Note: Also casting partial “October Sky” (Rehearsals begin July 27; left her Midwestern family to pursue “Sea of Trees,” starring Matthew swing role. Dennis Dupree: male, 30-49, runs Aug. 19-Oct. 18), “The Wizard of stardom in Los Angeles; innocent, McConaughey, Naomi Watts & Ken all ethnicities, runs the famous “Rock of Oz” (Rehearsals begin Oct. 27; runs Nov. naïve, with great comedic timing. Watanabe. Project description: “A sui- Ages” club on the Sunset Strip; caught 7-Jan. 3). Constance Sack/Ensemble Female #2: cidal American befriends a Japanese between a rock and a hard place when ••Company: Marriott Theatre in female, 30-39, all ethnicities, strong man lost in a forest near Mt. Fuji, and German business men pressure him to Lincolnshire. Staff: Aaron Thielen & comedic timing; excellent dancer and the two search for a way out.” sell his club; possibly heavyset, with Andy Hite, artistic dirs.; Peter Marston singer; solo dance feature in show. ••Company: Sande Alessi Casting Boston. very strong comedic timing. Note: Also Sullivan, assoc. artistic dir. Angel/Ensemble Female #3: female, Staff: Gus Van Sant, dir. Sande Alessi, casting partial swing role. Stacee Jaxx/ ••Season runs in Lincolnshire, IL. 20-29, all ethnicities, young and sexy, casting dir. Father: male, 40-59, Caucasian, very ••Seeking—All Roles Open: males & strong vocals and a great dancer; pole ••Shooting September 4, in Worcester, sexy; at the top of his game and just left females, 18+, all ethnicities. dancing skills a plus. MA. his very successful metal rock band to ••Equity Principal Auditions will be held ••Auditions will be held Sept. 4 at 11 a.m. ••Seeking—Background: males & venture out on his own. Very strong Sept. 8 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Marriott (female dancers) at Venetian Hotel & females, 18+, Asian, looking for Japanese comedic timing and a strong rock voice. Theatre Rehearsal Hall, 1342 Barclay Casino, Rock Of Ages Theatre, 3355 S. people. Union Background: males & Arrogant and charming, his life is a Blvd., Buffalo Grove, IL, 60089. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas, NV, 89109. females, 4-18, all ethnicities, seeking merry-go-round of sex, drugs and rock- ••Prepare one 16 to 32 bar cut and bring a ••Prepare 16 bars of a pop/rock song. A SAG-AFTRA union talent only. n-roll. Will also play Sherrie’s father. second. Bring music in your key; an monitor will not be provided. The pro- ••Seeking submissions from MA. Franz Klinemann: male, 20-39, all eth- accompanist will be provided. Bring ducer will run all aspects of this audi- ••Send submissions to nicities, foppish German who is pres- headshot and resume. EPA Rules are in tion. Performers of all ethnic and racial [email protected]. sured by his father to work for his effect. A monitor will be provided. backgrounds are encouraged to attend. ••To apply, submit your name, height/ business. Small, shy, with good vocals ••Pays $687/wk.; $94/perf. (TYA). Equity Always bring your Equity Membership weight, contact details, and a recent and strong comedic timing. Note: Also Marriott Special Agreement Contract & Card to auditions. photo of yourself (not a head shot). casting partial swing role. Justice Equity TYA Contract. ••Pays $805/wk.; Equity Special Photo should be clear and front facing, Charlier/Mother: female, 50+, African Agreement. from the waist up or shoulders up, and American, runs the strip club where should have a plain background. Include Sherrie ends up when the going gets in your cover letter “Subject: Japanese.” rough. Commanding, sultry, maternal, Casting notes: “If you are submitting for and a sexy madam with strong vocals CHORUS CALLS a child, submit the child’s photo, age, and belt. Will also play Sherrie’s mother. FEATURE FILMS union number, height/ weight, and par- Hertz Klinemann: male, 40-69, ‘La Cage Aux Folles,’ Male ent’s contact info. In your cover letter Caucasian, German businessman look- Dancers and Singers ‘Bolden!’ include “Subject: Children.” ing to take over Sunset Strip. Villain; ••Casting “La Cage Aux Folles.” ••Casting background for the feature film ••Professional pay. SAG-AFTRA contract. needs to have a commanding presence ••Company: Marriott Theatre in “Bolden!,” starring Jackie Earle Haley with strong comedic timing and vocals. Lincolnshire. Staff: David Bell, dir.; Matt and Michael Rooker. Project description: ‘The Fifth Wave’ Needs to have a good German accent. Raftery, choreo.; Ryan T. Nelson, music “A mythical account of the life of Buddy ••Casting background for the feature Note: Also casting a partial swing role. dir.; Aaron Thielen, lead artistic dir.; Bolden, the first Cornet King of New film, “The Fifth Wave,” starring Chloë Regina: female, 20-39, all ethnicities, Peter Marston Sullivan, artistic assoc. Orleans.” Grace Moretz and Liev Schreiber. Project strong comedic timing; hilarious, tree- ••Rehearsals begin Jan. 12; runs Jan. ••Company: Marinella Hume Casting. description: “16-year-old Cassie Sullivan hugging fighter who will stop at nothing 28-March 29, 2015 in Lincolnshire, IL. Staff: Dan Pritzker, dir. Bill Marinella, tries to survive in a world devastated by to protect the Sunset Strip. Mayor/ ••Seeking—Equity Dancers and Singers: casting dir. the waves of an alien invasion that has Ensemble #1: male, 20-49, all ethnici- male, 18+, all ethnicities. ••Shooting between September 22 and 27, already decimated the population and ties, like the Dentist in “Little Shop Of ••Equity Chorus Calls will be held Sept. 11 in Atlanta, GA. knocked mankind back to the Stone Horrors”; strong comedic actor and from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at Marriott Theatre ••Seeking—African American Kids: males Age.” singer. Must be comfortable with some Rehearsal Hall, 1342 Barclay Blvd., & females, 12-15, African American, ••Company: Columbia Pictures. Staff: J dance/movement. Joey Primo/ Buffalo Grove, IL, 60089. small framed children, must have some Blakeson, dir. Tammy Smith, back- Ensemble #2: male, 20-29, all ethnici- ••Chorus rules are in effect. A monitor hair growth, no buzz cuts or shaved ground casting dir. ties, great singer and actor with a strong will be provided. There will be no heads. ••Shooting this September, in Atlanta, “rocker” vibe. Good mover. Will cover appointments, as this is an Equity ••Seeking submissions from GA. GA. principal roles. Waitress #1/Ensemble Chorus Call. Equity Members will be ••Send submissions to ••Seeking—Adults with Military #1: female, 20-25, all ethnicities, sassy, seen first. Prepare one 16-32 bar cut, and [email protected]. Experience: males & females, 20-45, all strong vocals and a great dancer. Covers bring a second in case the artistic team ••Include three pictures, name, cell ethnicities, must be physically fit. Sherrie. Constance Sack/Ensemble #2: needs to hear more. Bring music in your phone, location, height, weight, and ••Seeking submissions from GA. female, 25-29, all ethnicities, strong key; an accompanist will be provided. measurements. ••Send submissions to tammysmithcast- comedic timing and excellent dancer Bring jazz and tap shoes, as well as a ••Pays $112/12 hours. [email protected].

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••Include three pictures, height, weight, we follow her over the course of a day and one full body, facing forward, with difficult words and ask someone to contact information, age, and as she tries to capture a picture of her- form fitting clothing. If you have long spell them (stranger, friend, or staged availability. self to show the world, with every snap- hair, pull it forward over shoulders to interaction is acceptable); tell them the ••Some pay. shot and subsequent delete her sanity show length. Musicians should indicate word, give them the definition, and begins to unravel; actress must be able if they belong to a string quartet or then use it in a funny sentence; show ‘Vacation’ to play crazy but still be funny, the film could play in one. To complete your how you would open & close the show. ••Casting background for the feature is unscripted, so the actress must be submission, fill in the appropriate form Note: Video should be no more than film, “Vacation,” a continuation of the comfortable with improv and is natural by visiting the below links: males 18 or five mins. A link to YouTube or Vimeo “National Lampoon’s Vacation” fran- in front of the camera. older, tinyurl.com/noraxe8; females 18 is preferred. chise starring Ed Helms and Christina ••Seeking submissions from LA. or older, tinyurl.com/n96cz42; minors ••Pay is TBD with talent upon casting. Applegate. Project description: “Young ••Send submissions to votefordamon@ 18 or younger: tinyurl.com/qd23gdy. father Rusty Griswold gears up to take gmail.com. ••Some pay. his family on a vacation.” ••Submit a quick video introduction ••Company: New Line Cinema. Staff: (must be shot on your cell phone). ‘Shameless’ John Francis Daley and Jonathan M. Video links to any previous work in ••Casting “Shameless,” a Showtime TV MUSIC VIDEOS Goldstein, writers/dirs. Tammy Smith, comedy and/or improv is a huge plus. series. Project description: “An alco- background casting dir. ••Paying a small fee, plus meals holic man lives in a perpetual stupor Matthieu LeGrand Music Video ••Shooting this September, in Atlanta, provided. while his six children with whom he ••Casting a music video for pop singer GA. lives cope as best they can.” Matthieu LeGrand. ••Seeking—College Fraternity & Sorority ••Company: Showtime. Atmosphere ••Company: 4 Star Casting. Staff: Jess Types: males & females, 18-25, all eth- Casting of Chicago. Staff: Jon Kinnas, Gisin, casting dir. FILM nicities, good looking. casting dir. ••Shooting August 29-30, in Chicago, IL. ••Seeking submissions from GA. SCRIPTED TV & VIDEO ••Shooting in August, in Chicago, IL. ••Seeking—Extras: males & females, ••Send submissions to tammysmithcast- ••Seeking—Red-Headed Girl: female, 18-28, all ethnicities, fit, healthy, [email protected]. ‘Empire’ 13-17, Caucasian. Boy: male, 12-16, attractive, hip, trendy, and hot. ••Include three pictures, height, weight, ••Casting “Empire,” a FOX TV series Caucasian. “Trashy” Teen Girls: Featured Female: female, 18-28, all eth- contact info, and availability. directed by Lee Daniels, starring female, 15-18, all ethnicities. nicities, fit, healthy, attractive, hip,

••Some pay. Terrence Howard, Malik Yoba, Jussie ••Seeking submissions from IL. trendy, and hot. & VIDEO TV Smollett, Trai Byers, and Grace Gealey. ••Send submissions to shameless. ••Seeking submissions from IL. Project description: “A unique family [email protected]. ••Send submissions to 4starcasting@ drama set in the world of a hip hop ••To apply visit http://tiny.cc/shame- gmail.com. empire.” lessextras and complete the online ••Include your name, age, height, weight SHORT FILMS ••Company: 20th Century Fox application. Include a recent photo, along with email and phone number. Television. Joan Philo Casting. Staff: your name, contact info, and age. Must Confirm the dates that you are avail- ‘After the Fire’ Lee Daniels (“Lee Daniels’ The Butler”), be registered at www.atmospherecast- able to work. Send a photo in jpeg for- COMMERCIAL ••Casting “After the Fire,” a sizzle reel dir./co-writer. Danny Strong (“Lee ingchicago.com. mat, preferably a headshot or model for a graphic novel project part of a Daniels’ The Butler”), co-writer/exec. ••Some pay. shot (especially if you are applying for multi-layer social media launch. prod. Joan Philo, casting dir. featured female). You must be regis- ••Company: RACSO Comics. Staff: ••Shooting in Chicago, IL. Untitled TV Show tered with us at www.4starcasting.com Christopher Allen, owner. ••Seeking—Protesting Moms: female, ••Casting background for an untitled TV to be considered. ••Shoots Nov. 1-2 in Indianapolis, IN. 35-50, all ethnicities. series. ••Featured female pays $125/12 hours, ••Seeking—Brian Shively: male, 18-22, ••Seeking submissions from IL. ••Company: Extras Casting Atlanta. and shoots August 29. Extras pay is Caucasian, physically fit, muscular. ••Send submissions to empireVIPS@ ••Shooting this September, in Atlanta, $50/6 hours, and shoots August 29 and Hero, Protagonist. Only concerns are gmail.com. GA. 30. graduating high school and getting a ••Submit a close-up photograph of your ••Seeking—Infant Twin Girls: female, 1, date with Selena Rodriguez. Everything face, and a full-length shot (no hats, no Caucasian, 6-12 months old, reddish he knows and believes is about to sunglasses, no headshots, and no comp hair, possibly strawberry blonde. Boy change. Keith Nance: male, 18-22, cards). Include your height, weight, Twins: male, 5-6, all ethnicities. Caucasian, physically fit. Antagonist. age, and phone number. ••Seeking submissions from GA. LOCAL COMMERCIALS Tormented by bullies and life. His out- ••Some pay. ••Send submissions to extracastingtv@ look is gritty and surreal. Brian’s best gmail.com. Ford Commercial friend since they were toddlers. Jaded ‘Point of Honor’ ••Include a recent photo, exact age, ••Casting a local television commercial by family conflict and a system that ••Casting the ABC and Amazon Studios sizes, and all parental contact info. for Ford. belittles instead of champions. Selena TV pilot “Point of Honor.” Project ••Some pay. ••Company: Foxhound Productions. Rodriguez: female, 18-22, Hispanic, description: “An historical drama about Staff: Norm Leonard, writer. Jonathan gorgeous homecoming queen; every a Virginia family whose lives are torn Thompson, dir. Jon Byron, prod. girl wants to be her, while every guy apart by the Civil War.” ••Shooting September 4-9, in College wants her. Her gentle beauty radiates ••Company: ABC. Amazon Studios. Station, TX. from within, inspiring Brian from afar Arvold Casting. Staff: Randall Wallace, REALITY TV & ••Seeking—College Student: males & for a number of years. dir. Erica Arvold, casting dir. females, 18-25, all ethnicities, fun, out- ••Seeking submissions from IL. ••Shooting in September, in VA. DOCUMENTARY going, confident, social, should have a ••Send submissions to chris@racso- ••Seeking—Military Types: male, 17-54, contagious smile. Ranch Worker: males films.com. all ethnicities, males of military age, Man-on-the-Street Spelling Bee & females, 25-50, all ethnicities, rough ••Submit resumes, headshots, two especially with military and/or re- ••Casting a man-on-the-street style around the edges, dirty, gritty, demon- recent references from your last two enacting experience. African American spelling bee for a “top five” cable strates a tough ethic as well as a passion projects, and demo reels. For more Background: males & females, 18+, network. for work. Business Executive: males & information, visit www.racsocomics. African American, those willing and ••Company: BPF. Staff: Christopher females, 35-60, all ethnicities, profes- com. able to authentically portray enslaved Patrick, prod. sional, clean cut, exudes confidence as ••Pays $100/day. Travel, food, lodging persons. Musician: male, 18+, ••Shoots mid-September in NYC. well as a genuine expression. provided. Caucasian, musicians with experience ••Seeking—Man-on-the-Street Host: ••Seeking submissions from TX. playing in string quartets. General male, 22-45, all ethnicities, comedians ••Send submissions to jon.byron@fox- Selfie Short Background: males & females, 5+, all and improv actors, must be able to houndproductions.com. ••Casting a comedic five-to-seven min- ethnicities. interact without hesitation and be able ••Some pay. ute short film about a girl who goes ••Seeking submissions from VA. to have improvised/comedic conversa- insane trying to take the perfect selfie. ••Send submissions to casting@arvold. tions with random people on the street, Orlando Utilities Commission ••Company: Fuzzy Logic. Staff: D com. will award people money for answering Commercial Russell, prod. ••To apply, submit your name, email, words correctly, think “Billy on the ••Casting for a local Orlando Utilities ••Shoots mid-September in New Orleans, phone number, and three photos (no Street” and “Cash Cab.” Commission TV commercial. LA. headshots): one close-up of head and ••Seeking submissions nationwide. ••Company: Miami Talent Casting. ••Seeking—Zoe: female, 18-35, all ethnic- shoulders, smiling, with teeth showing; ••Apply on Backstage.com. ••Shooting September 2, in Orlando, FL. ities, charming & quirky girl goes one close-up of head and shoulders, ••Submit a video audition following ••Seeking—Adults: males & females, insane trying to take the perfect selfie, with a neutral or serious expression; these guidelines: take three moderately 30-49, all ethnicities.

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••Seeking submissions from FL. Accompanist provided or you may use ••Seeking—Male Singers Who Move ••Send submissions to miamitalentcast- your own pre-recorded tracks, no a cap- Well: male, 21+, all ethnicities, 5’10”- STAGE STAFF & TECH [email protected]. pella. Selected candidates will be 6’3”, suit size 36-42, tenors/bari-tenors ••Include headshot and contact info. invited to the dance call later that day with a solid G and developed falsetto, Kentucky Stages, 2014-15 ••Pays $200. where technical exercises and contrast- with the ability to sing contemporary Season, Stage Managers ing combinations will be taught. Dress legit, strong acting and harmonizing ••Seeking Equity Stage Managers for in close-fitting dance attire. Headshot skills a must. Female Singers Who individual shows for Kentucky Stage(s)’ and resume required. Musicians, apply Move Well: female, 21+, all ethnicities, 2014-15 season. Company states: “While online via Carnival’s website. For more 5’4”-5”9”, dress sizes 2-8, strong belt/ we are seeking individual Stage PRINT MODELING info, or to submit online, visit http:// mix, with the ability to sing contempo- Managers, we would also make strong carnivalentertainment.com/auditions. rary legit, strong acting and harmoniz- consideration for a single person in res- Amazon Holiday Website Deadline to apply is Sept. 3. ing skills a must. Male Singers Who idency for the whole season.” Season ••Casting a photo shoot for Amazon. ••Pay provided. Dance: male, 21+, all ethnicities, 5’7”- includes: “A Streetcar Named Desire” com. Project description: “This shoot 6’3”, suit size 36-42, tenors/bari-tenors (Stage Manager contract starts Aug. 25; is for holiday clothing and will be Holland America Cruise Line, with a solid G and developed , with the runs Sept. 18-Oct. 5); “Laughter on the online for about 1 month on the babies Las Vegas ability to sing contemporary legit, 23rd Floor” (Stage Manager contract page on Amazon.com.” ••Seeking singers and dancers for pro- strong acting and harmonizing skills a starts Sept. 13; runs Nov. 6-23); “A ••Company: Amazon. Staff: Greg Arnold, ductions aboard Holland America must, advanced dance experience a Kentucky Christmas Carol” (Stage casting dir. Line’s luxury ships. must. Female Singers Who Dance: Manager contract starts Nov. 10; runs ••Shoots September 9-11, in Seattle, WA. ••Company: RWS and Associates. Staff: female, 21+, all ethnicities, 5’2”-5’9”, Dec. 4-21); “The Mystery of Irma Vep” ••Seeking—Boys: male, 3-10, all ethnici- Franklyn Warfield, casting dir. strong belt/mix, with the ability to sing (Stage Manager contract starts Feb. 16, ties, sizes 5-6 and 8-10. Babies: female, ••Rehearses in NYC. contemporary legit, strong acting and 2015; runs Mar. 12-29); and “Floyd 1-3, all ethnicities, size 18 months. ••Seeking—Singers, Singer/Dancers: harmonizing skills a must, advanced Collins” (Stage Manager contract starts ••Seeking submissions from WA. males & females, 21-40, all ethnicities, dance experience a must. Male Apr. 16; runs Apr. 30-May 17). ••Send submissions to gaarnold@ama- strong, versatile (union/non-union) Dancers: male, 21+, all ethnicities, 5’6”- ••Company: Kentucky Stages. Staff: Ken zon.com. with solid ability to harmonize; com- 6’3”, suit size 36-42, with athletic and Neil Hailey, artistic dir.; Craig Taylor, ••submit name of child, name of parent, fortable performing wide range of toned bodies, must have strong tech- exec. dir.; Ken Neil Hailey, Ted Vitale, parent’s contact info, very recent pho- material from legit to rock; women nique in jazz, ballet, tap, and hip-hop, and Nick Corley, dirs. tos/selfies of child and child’s current should be prepared to show mix/belt as also must have partnering experience, ••Season rehearses and runs in Bowling clothing size. well as head voice; men should be pre- and gymnastics and acting skills a Green, KY. ••Pays $150/hr., 2 hour minimum, plus pared to demonstrate falsetto in addi- plus. Female Dancers: female, 21+, all ••Seeking—Equity Stage Managers: 20% talent agency fee (if you have a tal- tion to legit and belt/rock. Dancers, ethnicities, 5’2”-5’10”, dress size 0-6, males & females, 18+, all ethnicities. ent agent). Singers/Dancers: males & females, 18+, with athletic and toned bodies, must ••Seeking submissions from KY. all ethnicities, strong, versatile (union/ have strong technique in jazz, ballet, ••Send submissions to production@ken- non-union) with excellent physiques tap, and hip-hop, also must have part- tuckystages.org. COMMERCIAL who are comfortable performing a nering experience, and pointe and act- ••Email submissions are preferred. wide range of dance styles from ballet ing skills a plus (bring pointe shoes to Deadline for submission is Sept. 8. Send CRUISE LINES to jazz to hip hop. Ballroom/partner- the auditions, if applicable). submissions to production@kentuck- ing, tumbling/acrobatic, tapping and ••Auditions will be held Sept. 6 at 10 ystages.org, or mail to Ken Hailey, 635 Carnival Cruise Lines, Las aerial skills a plus. a.m. (for singers; sign-in at 9 a.m.) and Park St., Bowling Green, KY 42101. Vegas Auditions ••Auditions will be held Sept. 7 from at 2 p.m. (for dancers; sign-in at 1 p.m.) Note: Season takes place in the brand- ••Casting singers, dancers, and musi- 12:30-3 p.m. (Singers 12 p.m. sign-in.) at The University of Colorado at new black box theater space of the new cians for productions aboard Carnival and from 4:30-8 p.m. (Dancers 4 p.m. Boulder, 261 UCB, Department of state-of-the-art Performing Arts Center,

MODELING cruises. sign-in.) at The Rock Center for Dance, Theatre & Dance, Boulder, CO, 80309. SKyPAC, Bowling Green, KY. Company ••Company: Carnival Cruise Lines. 8210 S Maryland Pkwy, Las Vegas, NV, And Sept. 13 at 10 a.m. (for singers; states: “Making use of the black box ••Contract dates vary. 89123. sign-in at 9 a.m.) and at 2 p.m. (for format and changing the floor plan is a ••Seeking—Singers Who Dance: males & ••Singers prepare 16 bars of a pop/rock dancers; sign-in at 1 p.m.) at The part of our operation.” females, 18+, all ethnicities, seeking or contemporary musical theatre song Cowles Center, 528 Hennepin Ave., ••Pays: $401/wk. Equity SPT Tier 4 experienced stylistic vocalists with showing range and personality. Bring Minneapolis, MN, 55403. Contract. strong performance qualities and dance sheet music in correct key; accompa- ••Singers & singer-dancers: At the audi- background; females must belt to a D or nist will be provided. Prepare two tions, you will learn a song from a E; males must belt to an Ab and have a selections from http://www.rwsandas- STILETTO show; for the call-backs, VARIETY strong falsetto. Dancers Who Sing: sociates.com/how-to-prepare/ and bring a CD player with you to learn males & females, 18+, all ethnicities, view the sheet music and rehearsal additional music, and be prepared to COMPETITIONS seeking experienced dancers with tracks under “Download Music.” Bring sing a Broadway song of your choice a strong ability in lyrical, jazz, and hip- headshot and resume stapled together. capella; bring comfortable dance Fox’s ‘MasterChef,’ New hop. Musicians: males & females, 18+, You may be called back to move/dance clothes in case you are asked to stay. Orleans Open Call all ethnicities, should be familiar with a later the same day; bring dance Dancers: You will be taught a challeng- ••Casting Fox’s “MasterChef” where broad range of contemporary musical clothes/shoes. Dancers learn brief ing combination; wear dance attire amateur/home cooks compete for $250k styles and be experienced with a high dance combination that will be taught. that shows off your body (do not wear and a cook book deal. level of proficiency with their chosen Bring form-fitting dance attire (women baggy clothes); all dancers must wear ••Staff: Ned Johnson, casting AP. instrument; strong sight-reading skills bring heels and flats), headshot and dance shoes (no bare feet or socks). ••Shoots Fall 2014. and the ability to “play by ear” are both resume stapled together. Auditions are also held throughout the ••Seeking—Amateur/Home Cooks: males important. ••Pays $600-$1,000/wk. Travel and year at various locations across the U.S. & females, 18+, all ethnicities, for ••Auditions will be held Sept. 3 at 10 a.m. lodging provided. “This project is call- and U.K., and audition-video submis- everyday people who love to cook and (male and female singers who dance; ing for union and nonunion actors but sions are accepted from across the have always dreamed of becoming a sign-in will start at 9:30 a.m.), Sept. 4 at no union contract is currently world; for video-demo submission professional chef. Casting personnel 10 a.m. (male and female dancers who planned” details and a complete list of audition states: “We love to meet people with sing; sign-in will start at 9:30 a.m.) and dates, times, and locations, visit www. interesting occupations and hobbies so GIGS Sept. 8 (musicians) (by appt.) at STILETTO Entertainment, CO stilettotheatricals.com. Note: All per- please spread the word to any enthusi- Backstage Dance Studio, 3425 & MN formers must be 20+ to apply, and must astic foodies you know.We would really Backstage Blvd., Las Vegas, NV, 89121. ••Casting singers, singer-dancers, and meet the listed height and physical love to meet some awesome people ••Singer audition will begin with dance dancers for production shows perform- requirements at the time of the from all walks of life who can cook like call and selected candidates will be ing onboard Holland America Line’s audition. a champ to represent New Orleans and called back to sing. Prepare two selec- luxury vessels with worldwide ••Eight-month contracts with pay, the surrounding region.” tions (16 bars each) of a contemporary itineraries. travel, and lodging provided. No cruise ••Auditions will be held Sept. 27 from 10 EVENTS pop, rock, or R&B style song. ••Company: STILETTO Entertainment. staff duties required. a.m.-6 p.m. at Four Points Hotel, 541 Accompanist provided or you may use Staff: James Nadeau & Jodie Bourbon Street, New Orleans, LA, your own pre-recorded tracks, no a cap- Stinebaugh, casting dirs. VISIT BACKSTAGE.COM/CASTING 70130. pella. Headshot and resume required. ••Performances take place on an ongo- for full character breakdowns, script ••Pre-registrater at www.masterchef- Dancers, prepare two songs that best ing basis aboard Holland America’s casting.com. sides and more casting notices display your vocal range and style. cruise ships, which travel worldwide. ••No pay.

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BY MIKE HARVKEY awareness,” giving inmates tools to “cope reconnect with his dad (Ben Mendelsohn), hen the gates of Northern with and tolerate shame in order to reach a one of the prison’s most powerful inmates. Ireland’s Crumlin Road Gaol different negotiation for power and safety.” Further problems arise when Eric joins an slammed shut behind Jonathan It’s safe to say that when the cast and crew anger management group, based on SVI and W Asser, he wasn’t afraid. In fact, of “Starred Up” entered Crumlin Road on led by Oliver (Rupert Friend), a caring therapist he “felt safe,” he says, with “a sense of coming the first day of shooting, nobody but Asser who may have finally met his match. home.” Having spent a good portion of his felt safe. Decommissioned in 1996, Crumlin It would be adult life behind bars, Asser feels things that Road Gaol is more than just another location easy to see “I think every most of us don’t. He also knows things that for the film—it’s the only location, the perfect Asser in Oliver, individual is unique, most of us never will. Like how to make a shiv cramped cage to contain Asser’s harrowing but according so if the engine from a toothbrush. Or how to use baby oil for coming-of-rage drama. Mackenzie, not known to the driving the drama of a self-defense. He also knows what it feels like for naturalism, tapped “Winter’s Bone” writer, “The story can come from to possess a fury so primal it makes you want cinematographer Michael McDonough and three main that individual, it’s to kill. “My earliest memory,” he says, “is of a shot the movie in sequence, a method of characters are going to be special.” deep, profound hatred for my mother.” Fury production typically too costly to pursue. For all different —JONATHAN ASSER simmering with the constant threat of violence two years prior to shooting, Mackenzie worked aspects of pulses through “Starred Up,” the film for which with Asser to crank the script’s suspense to myself. Eric is my visceral, emotional id. His dad Asser worked six years on the screenplay, a “gripping pace,” he says. “I understand the is my hostile, overactive superego—the right or occasionally taking creative writing courses. His violent dynamic. I understand what’s at stake, wrong, you will do this, you will do that, you tutor, A.L. Kennedy, gave it to a producer. The the body language, emotional language.” can’t do this, you can’t do that. And Oliver is producer gave it to director David Mackenzie To be “starred up” is to be prematurely my ego, in a positive, psychoanalytic sense, (“Young Adam”) and the rest, as they say... transferred from a juvenile to an adult negotiating between the id and the superego A little history: Though Asser has never been institution, and the film begins with this in order to enable a meaningful connection.” incarcerated, he has been “institutionalized,” happening to Eric (Jack O’Connell in a riveting, Since finishing both “Starred Up” and SVI as he sees it, since he was first sent to boarding star-making turn), a young man deemed (it was defunded), Asser has turned all of his school at 8 years old, a type of “alternative dangerous enough to warrant segregation—a intensity to writing, an endeavor he finds family structure” without which he has found cell to himself. Eric moves silently through “enormously helpful in managing my trauma.” himself unable to survive. Twelve years processing and strip search before entering He has other scripts in the pipeline and says ago, with no formal training, Asser created his cell, where he makes and hides a shiv in that what’s important to him in a script is Shame/Violence Intervention, a method less time than it takes to smoke a cigarette. “personal, emotional investment in character. of dealing with anger that challenges the Before the week is out he will beat another I think every individual is unique, so if the binary response—fight or flight—to conflict. prisoner unconscious, fend off a pack of engine driving the drama of a story can come SVI offers an alternative Asser calls “shame guards (“shields,” Asser calls them), and from that individual, it’s going to be special.” “STARRED UP”: COURTESY TRIBECA FILMS 48 backstage 08.28.14 UPSTAGE NEWS | ACTOR 101 | CENTER STAGE COVER STORY | FEATURES | DOWNSTAGE CASTING | CHARTS BACKSTAGE.COM

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