Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role JUDI DENCH

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FOR YOUR SAG CONSIDERATION Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role JUDI DENCH

“ A ROYAL TRIUMPH INDEED. JUDI DENCH GIVES A TOUCHING, MAJESTIC PERFORMANCE.” NEW YORK OBSERVER

“ J UDI DENCH GIVES A CAREER-HIGH TURN.” THE TIMES

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Why screenwriter Steven Rogers cast Allison Janney as his “I, Tonya” villain How to land a spot on a film crew Comedian Aasif Mandvi serves up the drama for Hulu’s “Shut Eye”

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NEWS 7 This year’s Film Independent Spirit Award nominations 8 This week’s roundup of who’s casting what starring whom 9 Andy Serkis on directing his first feature ADVICE 11 NOTE FROM THE CD You scratch my back…

11 #IGOTCAST Robert Holik

12 SECRET AGENT MAN Be a joiner

13 #IGOTCAST Constanza Villanueva FEATURES 6 BACKSTAGE 5 WITH... Aasif Mandvi

10 MEET THE MAKER Steven Rogers, “I, Tonya”

12 THE ESSENTIALISTS John Petaja, editor

13 INSIDE JOB Kristin Damrow, founder of Kristin Damrow & Company

18 THE OTHER SIDE OF SCENE WORK Crew members are essential to any scene. Here’s how to become one

32 ASK AN EXPERT Tammy Hunt on when (and why) to seek out a manager CASTING 20 New York Tristate COVER STORY 24 California PAGE 14 28 National/Regional

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What has working on ‘Shut Eye’ added to your acting skills? I can see the appeal of being a spiritual guru, even though I was just playing one. There’s kind of an aphrodisiac quality to it. It was great to inhabit that role, which is larger than life, but he’s also a complicated character. He’s dealing with a lot of his own demons.

What was your most memorable survival job? I was working as a paralegal. They gave me a 180-page document about valves and I had to condense it down to 20 pages. You spend a whole day reading about valves—how one valve connects to another valve—all connected to this legal case. So I condensed it down and they were like, “It’s not short enough, you need to make it shorter.” I almost started crying because I was like, “I can’t.” So I quit.

What was the next audition you booked right after that? Probably some very low-paying regional theater gig. I probably would’ve made more being a paralegal, but I couldn’t do it.

What advice would you give your younger self? To keep on creating stuff. For me, that was the big takeaway from a lot of my career. It was when I created content—that’s when all The former “Daily Show” correspondent kinds of things started happening for me. Creating content is set to make his debut as Pazhani “Paz” and constantly creating stuff is the way to deal with the insanity of this business. Things are so accessible in that Kapoor, a spiritual healer, on Hulu’s “Shut way now. I put auditions on tape on my iPhone. Things have Eye.” The show’s second season premieres changed a lot. Dec. 6 and sees Mandvi’s Paz helping Charlie Haverford (Jeffrey Donovan) What is your worst audition story? There’s always the audition unpack his newfound psychic visions. where you go in and you’re like, I didn’t prepare enough, or thought I could wing it. Usually, I find that if I have a nightmare Though many are used to seeing him in audition scenario...it usually has to do with something where I comedic roles (“Younger,” “Halal in the didn’t care enough about it. There’s always somewhere where I Family”), Mandvi is quick to share that can go back and say, “Oh, I should’ve spent a little bit more time he’s done his fair amount of dramatic thinking about this,” or “Maybe I don’t really want this job, I just work, too. Here, he discusses working on think I do.” Or you don’t believe that you can get it. Sometimes “Shut Eye” and audition preparedness. you go into an audition and you don’t believe that they will cast you and that works against you psychologically. •

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Ebbing, Missouri,” which won the highly coveted Toronto Film Festival People’s Choice Award back in September, an award regarded as a harbinger for the best picture Oscar and other major prizes. For the past four years running, the Film Independent Spirit Awards have shared their best picture winner with the “Diversity, Academy Awards: “12 Years a innovation and Slave,” “Birdman,” “Spotlight,” uniqueness and last year’s “Moonlight.” of vision are However, to qualify for the Spirit the hallmarks Awards, a film must have a budget of the Film of under $20 million, and unlike Independent the Academy Awards, films with- Spirit Awards.” out a theatrical release that have —FILM INDEPENDENT Timothée Chalamet and Armie Hammer in “Call Me by Your Name” screened at a handful of the most PRESIDENT prestigious festivals are eligible. JOSH WELSH Winning the Robert Altman AWARDS SEASON Award, a prize specifically honoring ensemble casts, was Dee Rees’ “Mudbound.” Netflix acquired the film at the If the Spirit Moves You 2017 Sundance Film Festival and recently launched its limited theatrical release. Another competitive streaming service, Amazon Studios, garnered three nominations: “CALL ME BY BY EMILY GROSSMAN two for the critically lauded “The Big Sick” and one for YOUR NAME” ctors Lily Collins and Tessa Thompson unveiled the “Crown Heights.” TOPS FILM nominations for the 33rd Film Independent Spirit Film Independent President Josh Welsh said in a state- A Awards at a press conference Nov. 21. “Call Me by ment, “This year’s nominations reflect the range and INDEPENDENT Your Name” had the strongest showing with six total, fol- vitality of artist-driven, independent film. Diversity, inno- SPIRIT AWARD lowed by “Get Out” and “Good Time” with five, and “Lady vation and uniqueness of vision are the hallmarks of the Bird” with four. Director Ava DuVernay will be the 2018 cer- Film Independent Spirit Awards, and the films this year NOMS emony’s Honorary Chair. powerfully embody all those qualities.” This year’s best picture nominees are “Call Me by Your The Film Independent Spirit Awards ceremony takes place Name” (Sony Pictures Classics), “The Florida Project” (A24), on Santa Monica Beach each year the day before the Oscars. “Get Out” (Universal Pictures), “Lady Bird” (A24), and “The This year, “Oh, Hello” and “Big Mouth” stars Nick Kroll and Rider” (Sony Pictures Classics). John Mulaney return to co-host the festivities, which will air A24 led the pack of distributors with 17 total nominations, live on IFC Saturday, March 3, at 2 p.m. PT/5 p.m. ET. followed by Sony Pictures Classics with 12. Markedly absent For the full list of nominees and more film awards cover-

SAYOMBHU MUKDEEPROM SAYOMBHU in the best picture category was “Three Billboards Outside age, visit backstage.com/awards-season. •

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WHAT’S CASTING HBO Gets Bilingual SPANISH-ONLY PILOT ADDS TALENT

BY REBECCA WELCH Santiago, Chile, is rumored to be tay in the loop on industry the production hub for the project, and casting news with our but Mexico City will likely step in write-up on who’s been to play host for the pilot and serve slated for recent film and as the site of supplemental casting. Stelevision roles!

GET CAST! FOR MORE UPCOMING “Mexico City: Only Good PRODUCTIONS AND CASTING NEWS, Things Can Happen” VISIT BACKSTAGE.COM/RESOURCES. Hablas Español? HBO is about to take the United States south of the border with its new pilot, “Take Two” “Mexico City: Only Good Things The couple behind ABC’s “Castle” Can Happen.” A first of its kind is working on their next series for for the network, the pilot will the network. Andrew W. Marlowe feature Spanish as its primary and Terri Edda Miller are putting language. “Saturday Night Live” their production banner, MilMar alum and “Portlandia” co-creator Pictures, behind their new series anticipated to begin before the new mother’s boyfriend for the murder Fred Armisen will star in the proj- pickup, “Take Two.” The project year. Atlanta will host the project of his father. The modern-day ect as well as executive produce will follow a private detective for its 13-episode first season. “Psycho” is already deep into cast- alongside co-stars Ana Fabrega who finds himself forced to hire a ing with New York–based Jessica and Julio Torres. The pilot will recently rehabbed TV star who’s “Love Child” Daniels holding the reins. Cruz follow a group of friends who are using her onscreen résumé to help Penélope Cruz is about to find will be joined by Édgar Ramírez in so obsessed with horror films that catch real-life criminals. Endearing out how far a child’s love can go. primary roles, but additional parts they decide to start a party busi- chaos ensues as personalities A young, aspiring Broadway star remain available. Production on ness where they get to dress up as collide in what is likely to be a tries to rid his mother of his abu- the film is slated to begin in the monsters. The project will be set in will-they-won’t-they situation. sive father and replace him with spring of 2018. Shooting will take a dreamlike version of Mexico City. Casting on the project is underway a new man, but intentions turn place in Madrid. • While the three leading roles are with Marci Phillips. Rachel Bilson even more sinister when the young already filled, Carla Hool Casting and Eddie Cibrian are already on boy finds his mother’s affection For the latest news, check out is in the process of adding addi- board to take the two lead roles, focused solely on her new love and backstage.com/resources to find thousands tional actors. Production on the but additional casting is ongo- not her devoted son. The youngster of production listings, casting directors, pilot will begin in mid-December. ing. Production on the series is then hatches a plan to frame his acting classes, agents, and more!

TELEVISION of “Gotham” writer-producer Rebecca Cutter, along with Gary Lennon, Spotlight on ‘P-Town’ an executive producer of Starz’s “Power,” the drama will center on Jackie Quinones, a lesbian federal agent. Lennon, who has an overall deal at the STARZ IS CURRENTLY DEVELOPING “P-TOWN,” A NEW SERIES SET IN THE network, will also serve as showrunner for the series. No casting or produc-

titular Massachusetts locale, focusing on the opioid crisis. Coming courtesy tion dates have been announced at this time, but stay turned. —CASEY MINK SPENCER ALEXANDER LAURIE SPARHAM/BLEECKER STREET/PARTICIPANT MEDIA

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BY BENJAMIN LINDSAY off to Africa to start this romantic sk “War for the Planet of marriage together. She falls preg- the Apes” writer-director nant, he’s working out there, and Matt Reeves about his then life deals them this incred- awards-contending star ibly cruel blow. He contracts polio AAndy Serkis, and he’d tell you and is left unable to move at all, that beyond the performance apart from above his chin. He’s capture work that has defined the paralyzed completely.... [‘Breathe’ actor’s career since “The Lord of is] really about their incredible the Rings” trilogy, the U.K. native response to this terrible blow, is quite simply “one of the best which is met with the exuberance actors in the world.” Period. That’s and lust for life and energy to what made it such a particular carry on, and it becomes a really treat when Serkis sat with us for a fulfilling existence.” Backstage Live interview—but sur- prisingly, not to discuss his acting As a director, he learned how to work. The acclaimed performer of create an actors’ atmosphere. stage and screen recently made his “Working as an actor, you realize Claire Foy and Andrew Garfield in “Breathe” feature film directing debut with that there are a lot of directors “Breathe.” Here, Serkis highlights [who] don’t know how to com- feels very organic that they move over the years. So I love theater.... how he brought this true story of municate [with actors]. It seems and are motivated in a particular The grounding that you get as a disability rights to the screen and bizarre, but...they try and enforce way to do certain things. And so theater actor sustaining a character the advice he has for performers of something on an actor without I wanted to create an atmosphere over the course of a play for three all kinds. backing it up or providing motiva- where that was the case.” hours every night—you learn so tion. And a lot of it is to do—if it’s much. And the rehearsal process, ‘Breathe’ is first and foremost working onscreen—with blocking Theater training benefits actors obviously, and how to deconstruct a love story. the camera. Very few directors of all sorts. a script and working on a role and “It’s an absolutely beautiful love really sit down and watch the “Everyone thinks I sort of wan- embodying that role, working on story about these two people who performances and then build the dered off the street into a motion the character…I do feel like that start life and when they meet cameras around what’s going capture costume and started play- grounding has seen me through all each other, they fall hopelessly on. The most crucial thing about ing Gollum, and that’s far from the aspects of filmmaking.” • in love. It’s a very, very romantic directing actors is allowing [them] truth. I started acting when I was opening, and they think that to feel like they own the deci- 21, professionally, and did years Want more from Serkis? Check out the they’re slightly gilded in a way— sions, that they feel completely and years of theater. I think I’ve full Backstage Live interview on our nothing can go wrong. They go in sync and in tune with it, and it done about 60 or 70 plays all in all Facebook page!

TELEVISION order. Johnson-Cochran, meanwhile, is slated to write the crime drama, What’s the Holdup? which will depict the true story of Armand Moore (Vance), who infamously convinced four African-American bank employees in Chicago to steal $70 CURRENTLY IN THE WORKS AT FX IS “HEIST 88,” A 1988-SET SERIES million by dismantling the banking wire system. After watching him take from executive producers Courtney B. Vance and Dwayne Johnson- home an Emmy for “The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story,”

SPENCER ALEXANDER LAURIE SPARHAM/BLEECKER STREET/PARTICIPANT MEDIA Cochran. Vance is also attached to star on the project, should it get a series we can’t wait to see what Vance does with this role. —CASEY MINK

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MEET THE MAKER Steven Rogers, “I, Tonya” BY MANUEL BETANCOURT

(played by Allison Janney), comment on the liber- ties being taken with this rags-to-near-riches story. While Robbie’s star turn is impressive— made all the more laudable given the production’s quick 31-day shoot, which required her to toggle between different ages and looks on any given day—it is Janney’s turn as LaVona Harding that makes Rogers giddy with delight. It’s a collabora- tion decades in the making, as he can brag about having been a fan of Janney’s before pretty much anyone else. The two studied in New York City at the Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre at the same time; he can still recall the moment he first saw the now seven-time Emmy winner perform. “Our movie is so much about truth and the perception of truth and how people tell themselves what they need to tell themselves.”

“We were in different classes, and for some reason they got combined. She got picked to per- Allison Janney in “I, Tonya” form a scene that day,” he remembers. “I thought I was really good, and all of a sudden she comes BY THE TIME STEVEN ROGERS HAD FINISHED HIS incident that eventually got Harding banned for in and she’s so emotional—so powerful. All of script for “I, Tonya,” he knew he wanted to life by the U.S. Figure Skating Association. Rog- us were just sitting there going, ‘Oh, that’s what produce it independently. Framed with docu- ers admits he couldn’t have told that story even we’re supposed to be doing?’ She was as good mentary film–like interviews with the key players if he wanted to. After interviewing Harding and then as she is now.” in what remains the most infamous story to her ex-husband Jeff Gillooly (played in the film That’s why Rogers wrote parts for her every come out of Olympic figure skating, his Tonya by Sebastian Stan), he realized that, two decades chance he could, only to see those roles go to Harding script straddles a tricky tone of pitch- in, they continued to have wildly inconsistent other actors. But he wasn’t about to let LaVona black humor, affecting pathos, and winking accounts of what went down. go to anyone else. That became—even before self-awareness. It’s one he feared wouldn’t have Rather than pick a side or try to tie loose ends Janney had read the script or agreed to be in the passed muster within the studio system. He’d together, Rogers leaned in to the uncertainty film—a key demand as he began shopping his seen his projects (which include “Stepmom” and regarding the whole affair. “Our movie is so much spec script around. LaVona may be an ugly, cruel “P.S. I Love You”) watered down in their journey about truth and the perception of truth,” Rog- character, but Janney makes her endlessly watch- from the page to the screen, and he wasn’t ers explains, “and how people tell themselves able. Unafraid to inhabit the ragged edges, she about to let go of a project he saw as a chance to what they need to tell themselves in order to be captures the black comedy that’s at the core of reinvent himself. able to live with themselves” that it made sense this gritty independent drama, making audiences Starring Margot Robbie in a wide assortment to etch that into the film’s DNA. All these char- ache for more LaVona while keeping Rogers’ origi- of perfectly tousled and scrunchie-held wigs, acters are “trying to control the narrative, and nal idea for the film intact. “I, Tonya” is definitely a departure for the actor- that’s what I was trying to do in the documen- “At one point, Allison criticizes the screenplay turned-screenwriter. The film doesn’t offer a tary aspect of it.” and says, ‘My storyline is disappearing!’ If this straight-up biopic of the figure skater, nor does it What emerges is a film tinged with irony and was a studio movie, that’d be the first thing that attempt to tell the definitive story of what led to filled with many a fourth wall–breaking moment would get cut. And now, it’s the biggest laugh in

the attack on fellow skater Nancy Kerrigan—the where characters, including Harding’s mother the movie!” • NEON COURTESY HOLIK ROBERT COURTESY HOLIK: BERTOZZI; NICK ILLUSTRATION:

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When we write in big capital let- ters to bring a hard copy of your picture and résumé, we are not kid- #IGOTCAST. ding. Even though most aspects of our business have gone digital, we Robert Holik still need them. When I or my director can easily glance down during By Casey Mink the meeting and see that your client had a supporting role in “Boyhood” ROBERT and worked on that film for 12 years, HOLIK used that’s very interesting to talk about. Backstage We love to hear those stories. It’s to get cast not casting’s job to print it for them. in the short Would you ask us to print your cli- film “The ent’s business cards for them? Syrian,” a We appreciate the agents who project that actually read the script (not just hits very the breakdown) and send us well close to thought-out ideas for potential cast- home. ings outside the usual “laundry list.” When we post a casting notice He tapped right into the project. to a website, it’s worth noting that “I play a Macedonian immigrant. we go through each submission It’s a very important, contemporary NOTE FROM THE CD very carefully. Those submitted topic that must be dealt with truth- both online and via email by several fully. It is honestly one of the best agents from one office, for example, scripts I have read. As [I’m the] son You Scratch My Back... and two or three managers from of a Serbian immigrant who escaped another—for the same client—can former Yugoslavia, it is a topic that is BY MARCI LIROFF double, triple, even quadruple our very close to my heart.” work (the kicker being that we don’t THIS WEEK’S ARTICLE IS DEDICATED actor in our show. know who you submitted online and Focus can subvert audition nerves. to the agents and managers who Casting directors need talented if they’re different from who you’re “I have been acting since I was help us along the way to casting the and professional agents and man- submitting over email). This is on top 12 years old, and only recently perfect actor. agers as much as they need us. I of the thousands of other submis- have I started to feel less nervous While the phrase “It’s not a sprint, beseech you: Help us help you! To sions for each role that I and my staff auditioning. It’s just so different it’s a marathon” usually applies to an simplify the process, a few friendly go through. Time-consuming? You to audition than to actually be on actor’s career, casting a pilot is more pointers: betcha. Please stick to one method! set. But if you make it as personal like running at breakneck speed We understand that your client Finally, while I truly admire a as possible—which is something with 20-pound weights on each arm needs as much time as possible to rep’s enthusiasm about a client, the my training at [the Lee] Strasberg and leg. Imagine you’re a painter, for prepare for their upcoming audi- credibility starts to dwindle when [Theatre & Film Institute] has taught instance, and you’re told to create tion. To that end, we take great the submission subject line reads: me—you don’t really have time to be something beautiful, timeless, and pains to send them the audition as “Excellent actor—he’s perfect for nervous, just very focused.” inspiring. Then the people who hired soon as we have the material and a this!” for every actor she submits. you set up a stopwatch and yell, “Go! time slot. We want them to come in After about a dozen of these submis- Use Backstage often—and act fast. You’ve got eight weeks!” off-book and fully prepared, so it’s sions (that are truly not very good), I “I go through Backstage every day, To cast a pilot, I’ve got to work at disappointing to find out that your have no choice but to ignore them. several times a day. The best thing the speed of light, and not only come assistant waited until 6:30 p.m. to Moral of the story: A team effort is always to apply as quickly as up with stellar and creative ideas to call a client about an appointment between casting directors, agents, possible.” fill a series regular slot but then to get happening at 9 a.m. the following and managers is crucial. One cannot those actors to show up in my office day. Those are valuable hours they work without the others. • for this project rather than in some- could’ve used to prep, get coach- one else’s office for another. After ing, learn their lines, and fully get TO SEE YOUR SUCCESS GET ANSWERS! Follow producer and that, I have to get about a dozen peo- into character. I understand you’re story in print, tweet @Backstage casting director MARCI LIROFF on Twitter ple (sometimes many more) to agree busy all day, but maybe there’s a @marciliroff, or visit marciliroff.com. using the hashtag #IGotCast.

COURTESY NEON COURTESY HOLIK ROBERT COURTESY HOLIK: BERTOZZI; NICK ILLUSTRATION: on testing and ultimately casting that workaround?

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THE ESSENTIALISTS also consider joining a theater company. It’s one of the smartest John Petaja moves you can make. Besides editor gaining a chance to perform, you’ll have something impressive By Benjamin Lindsay to put on your résumé, and you’ll find yourself in an environment As an editor on that can function as a support USA’s Emmy- group. That’s valuable, because winning “Mr. Robot,” it’s extremely important to have JOHN PETAJA people in your life who under- knows how to bring stand what you’re going through psychological thrills and are willing to commiserate to the forefront. over drinks. Here, he reveals tricks to his trade for There are lots of actors and editors alike. opportunities out there for actors if Actors should know how to maintain you’re willing to continuity. become a joiner. “Body continuity issues can make it very hard to cut a scene. If an actor is in And joining a theater company completely different places in the room is easy! Just volunteer your time, depending on the shot, editing becomes weasel your way into the inner much more like assembling a puzzle circle, then undermine the exist- rather than building a great perfor- SECRET AGENT MAN ing power structure. Wait, no. mance. I want to choose my cuts based Don’t do that. I’m thinking like an on dramatic reasons, and it’s hard when agent. Just be a nice person and you are forced to make those choices Be a Joiner you’ll be fine. based on continuity.” If you’re someone who knows like being part of a larger What about you? Are you part how to tickle a funny bone, Petaja loves elevating a show. group. It’s fun to be sur- of a larger group or are you a lone you’d be a fool not to join UCB “A big part of editing is creating a tone rounded by like-minded wolf? There are lots of opportuni- or one of the other established that will support the story. Finding just people. And it’s also a great ties out there for actors if you’re comedy groups out there. Again, the right takes, finding the right pace Iway to make contacts and gather willing to become a joiner. you’ll gain valuable training, of editing, finding music, adding sound information. Social media is the best a great credit for your résumé, design. When you get it just right, the As an agent, I belong to vari- example. There are several private and you might meet the perfect show will suddenly come to life. I think ous organizations that sponsor groups on Facebook that have writing partner who helps you many editors do all of the hard work we networking events and private been set up by actors. You should create a show that changes the do in pursuit of the high you get when screenings. Just the other day, I seek out these groups by asking face of television. (Or you might a show takes flight. We get to see the ran into an old friend at a char- everyone you know about them. just make some good friends. moment when all of that work gels.” ity function. The guy had just When you find an actor who is a Not everything has to be about secured financing for his first member, ask for an invite. If you your career.) Know your stuff. film, and he promised to give my get it, you’ll gain access to a forum A lot of people ask me why I’ve “If you want to become an editor, you clients first crack at some of the where performers are willing to never considered becoming a really should know the technology very parts. So besides tossing a few share what they know, and, hey, manager. Well, there are several well. Edit your own projects as well as bucks at a good cause, attend- knowledge equals opportunity. reasons, but first and foremost, other people’s. Get to know the editing ing that function put me back in The good folks here at Backstage I like being part of a team that’s software. Right now, most TV and film touch with a valuable contact that have a terrific message board that working together toward a com- projects are edited using a software will create future opportunities allows you to interact with all mon goal. It’s like Billy the Kid called Avid. Read books on editing and for my clients. kinds of industry people, including said in “Young Guns”: “You get then reread them.” (I’m also a senior member of yours truly. And it’s 100 percent yourself three or four good pals, the “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” free. Have you signed up yet? then you’ve got yourself a tribe. FOR THE FULL Q&A, fan club, because really, that Moving off the internet into And there ain’t nothing stronger visit backstage.com. DAMROW: GEORGE E. BAKER; VILLANUEVA: HENLEON PHOTOGRAPHY show never gets old….) the physical world, you should than that.” • ILLUSTRATION: SPENCER ALEXANDER; “MR. ROBOT”: MICHAEL PARMELEE/USA NETWORK

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out where do you fit in? How does your work fit in? Can it fit in? #IGOTCAST.

What challenges did you face Constanza Villanueva becoming a choreographer and director at such a young age? By Casey Mink Starting young is hard because you are seen as inexperienced. I was coming at it blindly a lot of the time. Not every college or university has a course on how to run a company. It is completely a business, and administratively there were a lot of challenges that I had to trial-and-error and just learn how to do. My goals have [always] been larger than where I actually By scrolling through Backstage’s was with my own work. I wanted New York audition listings, CON- to get into certain festivals and do STANZA VILLANUEVA booked Kristin Damrow certain things, but I was having to a gig in a brand-new piece at the work my way up the ladder. Manhattan Repertory Theatre.

INSIDE JOB What would you like to see more The gig stood out. of in the dance world? The dance “[The job] required a 19-year-old world has this competitive Puerto Rican nun. I had heard of Kristin Damrow nature to it, whether it’s dancers the Manhattan Repertory Theatre KRISTIN DAMROW & COMPANY FOUNDER in the studio or choreographers and that they showcased a lot competing on the same week- of new work, so when I saw it BY VICTORIA DOMBROSKI end. I’m trying to, yes, be more was their production, I was really community-based, but also just excited to apply.” KRISTIN DAMROW IS A CONTEMPORARY DANCER, CHOREOGRAPHER, AND have more conversations with teacher based in San Francisco. Since founding her own company in other artists and learn and be The role was a reconciliation. 2010, she has choreographed and produced over 15 new dance works for inspired by other dancers and “I have family in Puerto Rico, so I venues throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. This year, she was people making work. It would be knew how exciting it could be play- selected for the esteemed ODC Pilot Program, acknowledging her impact nice to be more welcoming and ing someone with so much energy. in her dance community. We speak with her about the challenges and learn more from each other and It was also interesting to contrast joys of starting a dance company early in her career. share all of those little secrets that that with the fact that she is a nun, people discover over the years. so I had to find a happy medium in How did Kristin Damrow & Area, I had to start off small: a lot That was the biggest thing about which I could play all these won- Company develop? One of my of festivals, outside performances, starting a company: You learn to derful qualities in a person who has mentors was Liz Burritt, a found- and sort of building the fluff of ask for help and learn from other to follow certain rules of behavior.” ing member of the Joe Goode the repertory we were creating. I people’s experiences. I think it’s Performance Group based in San wanted to submerge myself in the really valuable, and it would be On the thrill of doing new work. Francisco, and she encouraged dance scene as well, so I did a lot nice to make it something that is “Being involved in the process me to move to the Bay Area. The of performing and auditioning, accessible on a larger scale. It’s of developing new work is very decision to found Kristin Damrow mainly to figure out how my work one thing to approach people and exciting to me. I get to say those & Company was challenging at would fit into the dance scene. I have coffee, but to build a more words for the first time and create a first. Since I didn’t have any per- was coming at it fresh, so I think a supportive network of creating three-dimensional character out of formance experience in the Bay lot about making work is figuring work would be really beneficial. • the work of the playwright.”

“THROUGH DANCE, THE EMOTIONAL CONNECTIONS THAT WE GET WHEN TO SEE YOUR SUCCESS WE WATCH REALLY BRING OUT THE HUMAN EXPERIENCE.” story in print, tweet @Backstage using the hashtag #IGotCast. DAMROW: GEORGE E. BAKER; VILLANUEVA: HENLEON PHOTOGRAPHY ILLUSTRATION: SPENCER ALEXANDER; “MR. ROBOT”: MICHAEL PARMELEE/USA NETWORK

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BOTTOM14 backstage 11.30.17 BACKSTAGE.COM How Ethan Slater and Lilli Cooper are reimagining “SpongeBob SquarePants” for the Broadway stage

By Casey Mink Photographed by Emily Assiran

BACKSTAGE.COM 11.30.17 backstage 15 “TOTALLY,” LILLI COOPER INSISTS, AFFIRM- ing the sentiment of Ethan Slater, her co-star in Broadway’s new “SpongeBob SquarePants” musical. A moment later, Slater returns the favor, interjecting an emphatic “yes” when Cooper makes a statement he finds particularly striking. To observe their wholehearted support and ease in communicating with one another is to see a snapshot of their friendship’s depth, manifested. The two attended Vassar College, where they performed together in a number of shows. Cooper also starred opposite Slater in his New York stage debut at the New York International Fringe Festival in 2012. Now, in what must register as the stuff their collegiate dreams were made of, they have teamed up to open a Broadway musical, bringing to life characters they grew up watching, in one of the season’s most anticipated productions. “We absolutely live in the moment [and acknowledge] how incredible this moment in our life is, and are really grateful and excited about it,” Cooper says, speaking to the sur- In “SpongeBob SquarePants” reality of the duo’s journey, prompting Slater to expound: “If I take a step back and look it feels more organic, like you’re creating this still be recognizable as the same characters at the grander scheme of things, it’s a little from scratch,” Cooper explains. “When you from “SpongeBob” the series, a challenge that overwhelming.” really think about the scope of what we’re hinges largely on executing their unmistakable On a damp Monday morning that marks doing, it absolutely is scary because we want to speaking voices. “SpongeBob’s voice is really the start of their second week of tech rehears- represent the artists who voiced the characters pingy and forward and nasally,” Slater says. als, Cooper and Slater sit side by side, their originally, while also bringing something new “The problem is, if you live in the extreme of backs against the window of an apartment on to it. But actually executing it is not as scary.” that for more than 10 minutes, it can be a little Manhattan’s Upper East Side. They’re as ami- Accessing the work in that way, Slater grating and it can be hard on your voice. Also, it able and excited as any two actors would be on confirms, has been paramount in subverting gets in the way of the acting, to be forcing your the cusp of debuting a tremendous Broadway its implicit intimidation. “We approached voice into this place.” show. Each speaks of their position—originat- the show the way you would approach any Slater tells of an epiphanous instance early ing roles as millennial epochal characters, on play—that’s important,” he says. “We have not in rehearsals in which Landau explained that New York’s biggest stage—with an awareness of approached it like the characters already exist. his overzealous voice acting was impeding the its gravity, as well as its inherent jubilance. It’s less like doing a revival [and] more like heart of the show. Incited, Cooper discloses “There’s a pressure to it, yes, but it’s also doing a new play based on the Greek gods. We her own exploration to find Sandy’s voice, amazing because it means something that’s all know Hercules, we all know these charac- literally and figuratively. “I brought my own bringing us a whole lot of joy is also bringing ters, and they mean a lot to the world. They’re interpretation of Sandy to the room, but there joy to other people, and we’re able to share hegemonic; things are based on them.” were days when Tina said, ‘Let’s pump up that with them,” says Slater, who is making his Pivotal in differentiating these roles from your Texan accent,’ or, ‘Let’s make you a little Broadway debut in the musical. “It really does their two-dimensional precedent has been more squirrel-sounding,’ ” she says. “It’s very feel like we’re sharing it.” that uncompromised devotion to full-fledged specific changes that we create throughout the When “SpongeBob SquarePants” officially characterization, spearheaded by director rehearsal process. Even still, I am discovering opens at the Palace Theatre on Dec. 4, there Tina Landau. “Each character has dreams and who Sandy is.” will be no outlandish costumes or prosthetics. motives and challenges,” Cooper explains. Ultimately, their character development has Though of course adapted from the ubiquitous “There were moments where I’d gone to Tina been in service to the broader, collaborative animated Nickelodeon series, audiences will and I’d asked her legit character questions, balance of the piece’s cohesion. “All of us want see Slater as the pineapple-dwelling under- like, ‘Why would Sandy do this?’ and ‘Where to be in the same play,” Cooper continues. “I water sponge and Cooper as karate-chopping is Sandy coming from in this moment?’ These watch the [television] show a lot, but Sandy scientist-squirrel Sandy Cheeks developed and are genuine things that we have to explore isn’t in every episode. No matter what character humanized in a manner entirely distinct from and discover in order to express the full arc of I’m watching on the show, it’s helpful to me their cartoon counterparts. each character.” because they’re all in the same world, they’re “A lot of people ask what it’s like recreating Physically different though they are, the all in the same ‘play.’ It’s finding a balance with

this iconic character, but when you’re onstage, characters in “SpongeBob” the musical must your fellow actors, and that is a journey.” MARCUS JOAN

16 backstage 11.30.17 BACKSTAGE.COM “Our main goal is to preserve the DNA of the show while bringing something new to it and bringing a heart and a grounded center and emotional relatability.” — ETHAN SLATER

“Worth noting: From Day 1, Lilli has been awesome at finding that balance,” Slater is lightning-quick to add. “I always feel like, ‘Ethan, get in her play,’ ” he says, before piv- oting back to her point. “Our main goal is to preserve the DNA of the show while bringing something new to it and bringing a heart and a grounded center and emotional relatability.” The two acknowledge that “grounded relatability” isn’t necessarily a knee-jerk response to the subaquatic antics the television show is known for, and for that reason, they insist audiences will be surprised by this musical’s insidious smartness, and likely caught off- guard by the viscerality of their reactions. Thinking back to the show’s out-of-town tryout in Chicago last summer (in which both Cooper and Slater participated), Slater remarks, “The number of [people] who came up to me after shows and said, ‘I wasn’t expecting it but I was crying at the end,’ was astonishing. We have a really special story here that’s not what you would expect—it’s more than you expect.” “We start out laughing together and then there are moments where we hold each other and cry together,” furthers Cooper. “It’s an emotional journey and it’s therapeutic and cathartic. It’s a very powerful thing to experience.” As the two prepare to hop in a car that will usher them 30 blocks south to rehearsal, they take note of the sunshine that’s managed to peek through the dense gloom. “The sun just super came out!” Slater declares, evoking a gleefulness befitting SpongeBob himself. Cooper picks up his cue and, without missing a beat, borrows a line from the show: “I think this may be the best day ever.” •

On Cooper: jacket, T-shirt, and skirt by Rag & Bone, shoes by Dr. Martens. On Slater: jacket and pants by William Rast,

JOAN MARCUS JOAN sweater by David Hart, shoes by Vans.

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The Other Side of Scene Work Crew members are essential to any scene. Here’s how to become one

By Cori Hundt

THERE’S A LOT OF INFORMATION OUT THERE department consists of the director, the number of people filling regarding the best ways to get jobs in front first assistant director, second each position will vary of the camera, but what about everyone who assistant director (if it’s a large depending on how large wants to work behind the scenes? They may not set), executive producer, the production is, with be the faces on billboards, but the members of producer, production people often pulling the film crew are the ones who make it all come assistant, line producer, double (or triple) to life. Here, we break down crew members, production manager, duty on small sets. what they do, and how to get a job behind and associate producer. Either way, every the camera. Then there’s makeup and department and every wardrobe, which includes job is integral to the WHAT DOES THE FILM CREW DO AND WHY makeup artists, hairstylists, filmmaking process. ARE THEY IMPORTANT? and wardrobe stylists or The film crew consists of dozens of different costume designers. The IF I DON’T HAVE professionals, all of whom have the skill and camera department is made up EXPERIENCE, WHERE talent to make sure the set runs smoothly, and of a cinematographer aka director DO I START? that the story being told on film is being of photography, camera operator, Film production is a lot like communicated effectively and camera assistant, videographer, other fields in that there’s plenty of efficiently. and photographer. The lighting competition. You may have to settle for a job department includes gaffers (the you don’t necessarily want to do for the rest of WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT head lighting techs on set), grips, your career and work your way up from there. If CREW JOBS? and best boys/girls. The sound you don’t have any experience, start by taking There are several department consists of sound classes, interning, and volunteering on small departments that make mixers and boom operators. And sets. Often, students are more than happy to up a film crew and work the script department includes have help in the form of free labor and in turn, together to keep everything the script supervisor. you learn the ropes.

running. The production The variety of positions and The more time you spend on set, especially WATKINS CAITLIN ILLUSTRATIONS:

18 backstage 11.30.17 BACKSTAGE.COM in different positions, the more you’ll be WHAT’S THE DEAL If you’re looking to relocate educated and can cross over from job to job as WITH UNIONS? to embark on a film crew you decide what position is right for you. You The largest union career and want to look can also grow in the business with the directors for behind the outside the coastal hubs, you start working with, so it can pay to start camera jobs is seek out high-production small, work hard, and build relationships. known as IATSE locations like Atlanta, Like a lot of jobs in the film industry, when (International Toronto, or Louisiana. you first start out there may not be a lot of paid Alliance of work, but as you continue to hone your craft Theatrical Stage WHAT ARE SOME and gain experience, you’ll work on bigger and Employees, Moving ENTRY-LEVEL CREW bigger projects. You will also have to begin Picture Technicians, JOBS I CAN APPLY FOR nonunion until you’ve gained the experience Artists and Allied IF I DON’T HAVE ANY and expertise needed to join the union. Crafts of the United EXPERIENCE? Also, don’t underestimate the power of States, Its Territories and The classic entry-level crew job is creating your own work. You’ll learn what Canada). Another, broader group that of a production assistant. Being a works and what doesn’t on the fly, in addition is the International Brotherhood of PA means you get to do a little bit of anything to gaining an appreciation for all the varied jobs Teamsters, colloquially known as “Teamsters.” that needs doing: setting up tables and chairs, that appear on set. In theory, hiring a union member of the charging and distributing walkies, locking up film crew should ensure a certain level of skill the set when filming starts, running to grab WHAT WILL I NEED TO APPLY? and professionalism. This isn’t to say that coffees and food, anticipating the higher-ups’ In order to apply for film crew jobs, you will talented nonunion crew members don’t exist, needs, completing errands, being the first on first and foremost need a properly formatted but union status does denote a certain level of set and the last to leave, cleaning up at the end résumé. Your résumé should accomplishment in your career. of the day, and filling out paperwork. If you be very simple, clean, However, hiring union members want an introduction to life on a set, working and easy to read. Be often means there are more rules as a production assistant will give you a taste sure to limit it to to the hiring process, including of many of its aspects and allow you to observe one page. List the projects someone can work other film crew positions in action. your experience, on. The upside of being a Another good entry-level option is the office internships, union member is that you are production assistant. This position is more mentorships, protected on many fronts such for behind-the-scenes, administrative tasks and relevant as pay, working conditions, of working in a film production office. With school projects, overtime, etc. Keep in mind this position, you may have a greater chance as well as any that if a show is unionized,the of networking as everything starts, ends, and acceptances to project is legally obligated to travels through the office. (Writers, directors, or awards from hire only union workers. props, cameras, etc.) film festivals or If you already know what on-set job you’d contests. Highlight DO I NEED TO BE IN NEW YORK like to do, you can always specialize by being any experience you CITY OR LOS ANGELES TO GET A someone’s assistant. This is dependent on the have working long hours FILM CREW JOB? size of the set (and whether or not you’re willing (without being too obvious No! Shoots take place all over the world. You to work for free for experience), but there are about it) in order to let your prospective can apply remotely to companies that are based all types of assistant positions you can try your employer know that you’re fine in that type of out of hubs such as NYC or L.A. and then be hand at to gain experience: wardrobe assistant, work environment. hired as a local where you live, closer to camera assistant, etc. For a lot of the positions, especially the where the shoot will take place. The grip or best boy can also often creative ones such as DP, wardrobe stylist, Or if you’re willing to travel to be an entry-level position, as can gaffer, etc., a portfolio is necessary as well. work on a set—which may or the script supervisor. It’s very helpful to have a website that people may not be covered in your Together, the film crew can go to and see all your work in one place. contract depending on the creates the magic behind the (Having your résumé and contact info on there specific project—you can lens, which in turn allows the is important as well!) apply from wherever you story to come to life in front Being a member of specific job search live and then travel to the of it. There are a plethora of websites that are geared toward film crew location. If the production jobs on a film crew that cover jobs is important as well. Also, research local covers travel and lodging, a wide range of skill sets. If production companies to see if they have any great. If you will only be you have a love for film and entry-level work you can apply for. Work begets hired as what is referred to know your strengths, there is work, so be sure to build and maintain as many as a “local hire” (someone for sure to be a job that’s right for you relationships as possible. The longer you’re in whom housing and transportation in the industry. • the industry, the more people you will know, is not provided), having friends or relatives which will hopefully lead to more jobs down willing to host you can allow for more For the full guide to landing a job on a film crew set, visit

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dangers a single person may face in a ••Season runs in Cape May, NJ. NEW YORK quest for truth. ••Seeking—Equity Actors: males & ••Company: Guthrie Theater Foundation. Casting picks females, 18+, all ethnicities. TRISTATE Staff: Joseph Haj, artistic dir.; Lydsey ••Equity Principal Auditions will be held Turner, dir.; Henrik Ibsen, playwright; of the week Feb. 15 from 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. (lunch, Tracy Kaczorowski, casting asst.; Pat 1-2 p.m.) and Feb. 16 from 9:30 a.m.-5:30 McCorkle. Katja Zarolinski, casting dirs. BY LISA HAMIL p.m. (lunch, 1-2 p.m.) at Actors’ Equity ••Rehearsals begin Mar. 27, 2018; runs New York Audition Center, 165 W 46th Apr. 28-June 3, 2018 in Minneapolis, MN. St., 16th Fl., NYC, 10036. And Feb. 21 PLAYS ••Seeking—Tom Stockman: male, 40-49, tv from 1-5 p.m. at Cape May Lutheran all ethnicities. Peter Stockman: male, Church, 509 Pittsburg Ave, Cape May, NJ, ‘A Good Farmer’ 40-49, all ethnicities. Morten: male, ‘Miracle Workers’ 08204. EPA Procedures are in effect for ••Casting Equity actors for two available 40-49, all ethnicities. Billing: male, Assist Daniel Radcliffe and Steve this audition. An Equity Monitor will be roles in “A Good Farmer.” Other roles have 25-39, all ethnicities. Buscemi in saving the world for this provided. been cast, but actors may be considered ••Equity Principal Auditions will be held ••Bring a short monologue and a photo Norcross, GA TBS series for possible replacements if needed. Dec. 12 and Dec. 13 in NYC. and resume stapled together. Producing ••Company: American Theater Group. ••For consideration, email picture and artistic director Roy Steinberg and direc- Staff: James Vagias, producing artistic resume by Dec. 11 to submission. stage tor Marlena Lustik will be in attendance. dir.; Sharyn Rothstein, playwright; Kel [email protected]. AEA mem- ‘Red Herring’ Cape May Stage encourages participa- Haney, dir.; Michael Cassara, CSA, casting bers must submit themselves directly in tion by performers of all races and dir.; Stephanie Cowan, casting assoc. order to be considered via this posting Stand out in this Portland, ME ethnicities. ••Rehearsals begin Jan. 2, 2018 (Tuesdays (no agent or third-party submissions). production ••Pays $461/wk. Equity SPT Tier 6 through Sundays); runs Jan. 24-Feb. 4 ••Pays $887/wk. Equity Non-Rep LORT B Agreement. Offering housing, full health (five performances/wk., Thursdays Agreement. and pension benefits and round trip through Sundays) at South Orange film transportation. Performing Arts Center in South Orange, ‘Born Yesterday’ ‘Son of Shaft’ NJ. ••Casting “Born Yesterday” for the Groove on down to Atlanta, GA with ‘Hamlet’ • • •Seeking—Rosemary Devlin and Others: Repertory Theatre of St. Louis. Samuel L. Jackson in this reboot of •Casting Equity actors for “Hamlet.” female, 30-59, all ethnicities. Gabe ••Company: Repertory Theatre of St ••Company: Pittsburgh Public Theater Dubay and Others: male, 30-39, all eth- Louis. Staff: Steve Woolf, artistic dir.; the 1970s classic Corporation. Staff: Ted Pappas, artistic nicities. Bonnie Johnson (Cast): female, Pamela Hunt, dir.; Garson Kanin, writer; dir; Ted Pappas, dir.; William Shakespeare, 25-36, all ethnicities. Carla Gutierrez Pat McCorkle and Katja Zarolinski, cast- musical writer; Tracy Kaczorowski, casting asst.; (Cast): female, 20-35, all ethnicities. ing dirs.; Tracy Kaczorowski, casting asst. Pat McCorkle, Katja Zarolinski, casting ••Equity Principal Auditions will be held ••Rehearsals begin Feb. 20, 2018; runs ‘West Side Story’ dir. Dec. 5 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Pearl Mar. 14-Apr. 8 in St. Louis, MO. Feel your prettiest in Simi Valley, ••Rehearsals begin Mar. 20., 2018; runs Studios NYC (500), 500 8th Ave., 12th fl., ••Seeking—Billie Dawn: female, 30-40, all CA Apr. 19-May 20 in Pittsburgh, PA. rm. 1210, NYC, 10018. EPA procedures ethnicities. Harry Brock: male, 40-50, all ••Seeking—Claudius: male, 18+, all eth- are in effect for this audition. An Equity ethnicities. Paul Verrall: male, 30-40, all nicities. Fortinbras (Hamlet Cover): male, Monitor will be provided. ethnicities. Ed Devery: male, 40-50, all chorus 18+, all ethnicities. Hamlet: male, 30-39, ••Prepare a brief (one-minute or so) con- ethnicities. Senator Norvel Hedges: male, ‘Phantom of the Opera,’ B’way all ethnicities. temporary monologue. Bring pix & 35-55, all ethnicities. Mrs. Hedges: female, Sing the music of the night in this ••Equity Principal Auditions will be held resume, stapled together. If unable to 35-55, all ethnicities. Eddie Brock: male, Dec. 8 (AEA by appointment) in NYC. attend, email pix & resume to submis- 30-45, all ethnicities. The Assistant Broadway production ••For consideration, email picture and [email protected]. For more info, Manager: male, 25-35, all ethnicities. resume by Dec. 3. to submission. visit www.americantheatergroup.org. Helen: female, 35-50, all ethnicities. [email protected]. Special ••Pays: $409/wk., plus health, pension, ••Auditions will be held by appt. Dec. 4, Marlena Lustik, dir. Rehearsals begin May note: The actor playing Fortinbras will and round-trip train fare provided for all Dec. 5 and Dec. 6 in NYC. 8, 2018; runs May 23—June 22, 2018), be the Hamlet cover. This actor will be rehearsals and performances (theater is ••For consideration, email picture and “Chapter Two” (Neil Simon, playwright; guaranteed two student matinee per- directly next door to the train station). resume to submission.mccorklecasting@ Roy Steinberg, dir. Rehearsals begin June formances as Hamlet. NYC auditions to Equity SPT 5 Contract. gmail.com with “Born Yesterday/NYC 12, 2018; runs June 27-Aug. 3, 2018), be held Dec. 8 in NYC by appointment Appt Submission” in the subject line. “The Lion In Winter” (James Goldman, only. ‘An Enemy Of The People’ Callbacks will be held Dec. 7 in NYC. playwright; John Gulley, dir. Rehearsals ••Pays $823/wk. Equity Non-Rep LORT C ••Casting Equity actors for “An Enemy Of Equity members must submit them- begin July 24, 2018; runs Aug. 8-Sept. 14, Agreement. The People.” Synopsis: An Enemy of the selves directly in order to be considered 2018), “The Shuck” (World Premiere. People follows Dr. Stockmann who aims via this posting (no agent or third-party Shawn Fisher, playwright; Roy Steinberg, ‘Log Cabin’ to expose dangerous water pollution in a submissions). dir. Rehearsals begin Sept. 4, 2018; runs ••Casting Equity actors for “Log Cabin.” Norwegian spa town’s public baths. At ••Equity LORT Non-Rep contract. Sept. 19-Nov. 9, 2018), and “An Actor’s ••Company: Playwrights Horizons Inc. first he’s seen as a hero, but gradually the Carol” (Charles Evered, playwright; Roy Staff: Jordan Harrison, playwright; Pam whistleblower comes under fire for publi- Cape May Stage Season Steinberg, dir. Rehearsals begin Oct. MacKinnon, dir.; Alaine Alldaffer, casting cizing a problem that could destroy the ••Casting Equity actors for the Cape May 30,2018; runs Nov. 4-Dec. 30, 2018). dir.; Lisa Donadio, associate casting dir.; town’s economy and reputation. With Stage 2018 Season. Season includes ••Company: Cape May Stage. Staff: Roy Gail Quintos, casting asst. ripped-from-the-headlines relevance, “Erma Bombeck: At Wit’s End” (Allison Steinberg, prod. artistic dir.; Marlena ••Rehearsals begin May 8, 2018; runs June this high-intensity drama reveals the Engel and Margaret Engel, playwrights; Lustik, dir. 1-Aug. 8, 2018 in NYC.

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••Seeking—Jules: female, 35-39, all eth- Procedures are in effect for this audition. Bear/Ensemble: female, 20-39, all ethnicities. Myna: female, 20-29, all ethnici- An Equity Monitor will be provided. nicities. Christmas Eve: female, 20-39, ties. Ezra: male, 35-39, Caucasian. Audition ••Prepare a song of your choice. Bring Asian. Brian: male, 20-39, all ethnicities. Henry: transgender, 35-39, all ethnici- sheet music; accompanist provided. Gary Coleman: female, 20-49, African PLAYS ties. Chris: 18+, African American. Pam: Highlights Bring picture and resume. American. female, 40, all ethnicities. ••Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimina- ••Equity Principal Auditions will be held ••Equity Principal Auditions will be held NEW YORK TRISTATE tion. Equity is committed to diversity and Dec. 22 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (lunch, 1:30- Dec. 18 from 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. (lunch, encourages all its employers to engage in 2:30 p.m.) at Pearl Studios NYC (500), 1-2 p.m.) at Actors’ Equity New York a policy of equal employment opportu- 500 8th Ave., NYC, 10018. EPA Audition Center, 165 W 46th St., 16th fl., nity designed to promote a positive Procedures are in effect for this audition. NYC, 10036. EPA Procedures are in Fri. Dec. 1 model of inclusion. As such, Equity An Equity Monitor will be provided.

MUSICALS effect for this audition. An Equity ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ encourages performers of all ethnicities, ••Prepare a short song of your choice that Monitor will be provided. ‘Boys In The Band’ gender identities, and ages, as well as shows off range. Note the style of music ••Actors will read from sides, provided at performers with disabilities, to attend ‘The Truth Hurts’ (also 12/2) apropos to specific characters. You are the audition. Bring picture and resume. every audition. welcome to sing from the show if you’d The following people will be in atten- ‘Ramen or Cigarettes’ ••Pays $468/wk. plus pension and health. like. Bring sheet music. An accompanist dance at the EPA: Alaine Alldaffer, cast- Equity LOA-NYC Contract pending. will be provided. Bring picture and ing dir.; Lisa Donadio, assoc. casting dir.; Sat. Dec. 2 resume, stapled together. Previous pup- Gail Quintos, casting asst. Seeking Equity petry experience not required. For more ‘Tribute’ (also 12/3) ‘The Niceties,’ NYC Appts. actors for two available roles. Four other ••Casting “The Niceties,” a play. info on the show, visit their website at roles have been cast, however, actor may Goodspeed Musicals Opera House ••Company: Portland Stage Company. www.avenueq.com. be considered for possible replacements ‘The Book of Mormon,’ Open Call Staff: Eleanor Burgess, playwright; ••Pays $1,105/wk. Equity Off Broadway if needed. For more info, visit www.play- Megan Sandberg-Zakian, dir.; Jenn AEA TIER E Agreement. Hard Rock Choir, 2nd Audition wrightshorizons.org. Haltman casting dir.; Anita Stewart, artis- ••Pays $669/wk. Equity Off Broadway ‘Alice’ tic dir. ‘Gypsy’ Ensemble Agreement. ‘Beeline’ ••Rehearsals begin Mar. 13, 2018; runs ••Seeking strong male Equity actors (aged Apr. 3-22 in Portland, ME. 50s-60s) for an adult male ensemble in a ‘Native Gardens’ ••Seeking—Janine Bosko: female, 60-65, production of “Gypsy.” ••Casting Equity actors for “Native Sun. Dec. 3 Caucasian. Zoe Reed: female, 18-24, ••Company: Riverside Theatre Inc. Staff: Gardens.” ‘Mystic India: The World Tour’ African American, African Descent. Allen D. Cornell, artistic dir.; Wojcik | Seay ••Company: Denver Center for the ••Auditions will be held by appt. Dec. 12 Casting, casting dirs.; James Brennan, Performing Arts. Staff: Karen Zacarias, and Dec. 13 in NYC. dir.-choreo.; Anne Shuttlesworth, music playwright; Lisa Portes, dir.; Elissa Myers Mon. Dec. 4 ••For consideration, email picture and dir. Casting; Paul Fouquet, casting dir.; Karie ‘Chicago,’ B’way resume to [email protected]. ••Rehearsals begin Feb. 13, 2018; runs Koppel, casting assoc. ‘Gypsy’ ••Note on roles: Both women are very Mar. 6-25 in Vero Beach, FL. • • •Rehearsals begin Mar. 9, 2018; runs Apr. ‘Will Rogers Follies’ (also 12/5) comfortable with dense intellectual •Seeking—Adult Male Ensemble: male, 6-May 6, 2018 in Denver, CO. material and academic conversation. 18+, all ethnicities. ••Seeking—Tania Del Valle: female, 25-29, ‘Renascence’ They are smart and confident to the ••Seeking submissions from NY. Latino/Hispanic. Pablo Del Valle: male, ‘Seussical’ (also 12/5) point of arrogance. They’re also charming ••Auditions will be held in NYC on Dec. 5 & 30-35, Latino/Hispanic. Virginia Butley: and have good sense of humor - so they 6, by appointment only. For consider- female, 55-65, Caucasian. Frank Butley: have the ability to connect with and win ation, mail picture and resume to Wojcik/ male, 55-65, Caucasian. Tues. Dec. 5 people over despite that arrogance. The Seay Casting, 247 W. 38th St., 10th fl., ••Equity Principal Auditions will be held ‘Beautiful,’ B’way, Dancers events and discussions in this play are New York, NY 10018. Mark submissions Dec. 11 (AEA by appointment) and Dec. ‘Charlie And The Chocolate Factory’ deeply felt and emotionally difficult for with “GYPSY Male Ensemble / NYC Appt 12 (AEA by appointment) in NYC. both characters - but there is no crying in Submission.” Callbacks held Dec. 8 in ‘A Good Farmer’ ••For consideration, mail picture and this play. NYC Equity members must submit resume to Elissa Myers Casting, 421 7th ••Pays: $676/wk. Equity LORT D Contract. themselves directly in order to be consid- Ave., Ste. 1011, ATTN: Native Gardens, Weds. Dec. 6 ered via this posting (no agent or third- Role of ______, New York, NY 10001. Lerner and Loewe’s ‘My Fair Lady,’ B’way party submissions). Equity members only. Submissions ••Pays: $887/wk. Equity LORT B Non-Rep received after Nov. 30 will not be consid- Contract. ered. Note this is a high security building, For the full auditions calendar, MUSICALS and drop offs are not possible. visit backstage.com/auditions Lerner and Loewe’s ‘My Fair ••Pays $656/wk. Equity Non-Rep LORT D ‘Avenue Q’ Lady,’ B’way Agreement. ••Casting Equity performers for “Avenue ••Casting “My Fair Lady,” headed to Q,” for possible replacements in the cur- Broadway. Seeking Equity actor/singers ‘Red Herring’ rently running Off Broadway production.. for one available principal role (Mrs. ••Casting Equity actors for “Red Herring.” ••Pays $656/wk. Equity Non-Rep LORT D Synopsis: Avenue Q was the winner of Pearce). All other roles cast. However, ••Company: Portland Stage Company. Agreement. the 2004 Tony awards for Best Musical, actors may be considered for possible Staff: Michael Rafkin, dir.; Jenn Haltman, Best Book, and Best Original Score. It is a replacements if needed. Note: Principal casting dir.; Anita Stewart, artistic dir. ‘Renascence’ musical focusing on a group of unique understudies/covers will come from the ••Rehearsals begin Feb. 6, 2018; runs Feb. ••Casting “Renascence,” based on the life 20-somethings making their way in the ensemble. 27-Mar. 25, 2018 in Portland, ME. and poems of Edna St. Vincent Milay with big city, seeking their purpose in life, who ••Company: Lincoln Center Theater. Staff: ••Seeking—Maggie Pelletier: female, music by Carmel Dean and book by Dick find themselves living on humble Avenue Andre Bishop, prod. artistic dir.; Ira 30-39, all ethnicities. Frank Pelletier: Scanlan. Q. Weitzman, assoc. prod. of musical the- male, 30-39, all ethnicities. Lynn ••Company: Transport Group. Staff: Dick ••Company: ON Q Limited Liability ater for Lincoln Center Theater; Bartlett McCarthy: female, 20-25, Caucasian. Scanlan, dir.; Nora Brennan, casting dir.; Company. Staff: Robyn Goodman, Kevin Sher, dir.; Frederick Loewe, music; Alan James Appel: male, 20-25, Caucasian. Jack Cummings III, artistic dir.; Lori McCollum, Jeffrey Seller, Vineyard Jay Lerner, lyrics; Alan Jay Lerner, book; Andrei Borchevsky: male, 45-55, all Fineman, exec. dir. Theatre, New Group, prods.; Jason Moore, Ted Sperling, musical dir.; Chris Gattelli, ethnicities. ••Rehearsals begin Jan. 15-Feb 11 (con- dir.; Robert Lopez, Jeff Marx, music-lyr- choreo.; Telsey + Company, casting. ••Equity Principal Auditions will be held tract ends Feb 11) at Clinton Cameo ics; Jeff Whitty, book; Stephen Oremus, ••Rehearsals begin on/about Feb. 1, 2018; Dec. 11 (AEA by appointment) and Dec. Studios, 311 W 43rd St. in New York, NY. musical supervisor; Ken Roberson, previews begin on/about Mar. 22; opens 12 (AEA by appointment) in NYC. ••Seeking—Edna St. Vincent Millay: choreo.; Ken Davenport, general mngr.; on/about Apr. 19 on Broadway. ••For consideration, email picture and female, 18-29, all ethnicities. Norma: Adam Caldwell, casting dir. ••Seeking—Mrs. Pearce: female, 50-60, all resume to [email protected]. female, 18-29, all ethnicities. Kathleen: ••Runs at New World Stages, Stage Three ethnicities. For more info, visit www.portlandstage. male, 18-29, all ethnicities. Editor: male, in NYC. ••Equity Principal Auditions will be held org. Seeking submissions from AEA 18-29, all ethnicities. ••Seeking—Princeton/Rod: male, 20-29, Dec. 6 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (lunch, 1:30- members. AEA members must submit ••Equity Principal Auditions will be held all ethnicities. Nicky/Trekkie Monster/ 2:30 p.m.), Dec. 7 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. themselves directly in order to be consid- Dec. 4 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (lunch, 1:30- Bad Idea Bear: male, 20-39, all ethnici- (lunch, 1:30-2:30 p.m.) and Dec. 8 from ered via this posting (no agent or third- 2:30 p.m.) at Pearl Studios NYC (519), 519 ties. Kate Monster/Lucy T. Slut: female, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (lunch, 1:30-2:30 p.m.) at party submissions). 8th Ave., 12th fl., NYC, 10018. EPA 20-29, all ethnicities. Mrs. T/Bad Idea Pearl Studios NYC (519), 519 8th Ave.,

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12th fl., NYC, 10018. EPA Procedures are artistic prod.-dir.; David J. Madore, musi- Mistress/Confidante: female, 30-49, all in effect for this audition. An Equity cal dir.; Wojcik/Seay Casting. ethnicities. Monsieur Reyer: male, SCRIPTED TV & Monitor will be provided. ••Rehearsals begin Mar. 23, 2018; runs 30-49, all ethnicities. Christine Daae ••Prepare a brief musical theatre song in Apr. 17-May 6 in Arvada, CO. (Understudy): female, 20-29, all ethnici- VIDEO the style of the show. Must show range ••Seeking—George Seurat: male, 25-40, ties. The Phantom (Understudy) : male, and legit voice. Bring sheet music for all ethnicities. Ensemble: male, 25-40, all 30-49, all ethnicities. Raoul, Vicomte de ‘Nobody Told Me’ your song; a piano accompanist will be ethnicities. Chagny (Understudy) : male, 20-39, all ••Seeking funny moms for a new digital provided. Bring a photo/resume stapled ••Auditions will be held by appt. Jan. 10 in ethnicities. Firmin & Andre (Understudy) series “Nobody Told Me.” Casting together. NYC. : male, 36-59, all ethnicities. Carlotta states: “In ‘Nobody Told Me,’ we hear ••Pays: $1974/wk. Equity Production ••For consideration, mail picture and Giudicelli (Understudy): female, 30-45, from funny moms first hand about their (League) Contract. resume with a cover letter stating which all ethnicities. Madame Giry real life stories and jokes about dealing

role you are interested in to Wojcik/Seay (Understudy): female, 35-59, all ethnici- with the $hit nobody bothered to (or MUSICALS ‘Rent’ Nonunion Nat’l Tour, Casting, 247 W. 38th St., 10th fl., Attn: ties. Ubaldo Piangi (Understudy): 35-59, wanted to) tell us about being a mom. Replacements Sunday in the Park - LORT, New York, NY all ethnicities. Because let’s face it – if you knew all ••Seeking replacements for a nonunion 10018. Submissions deadline is Dec. 11. ••Equity Chorus Calls will be held Dec. 11 the horrible, disgusting, exhausting tour of “Rent,” a rock opera set in New Callbacks will be held the same day as at 10 a.m. (Equity female singers) and at 2 parts that went into motherhood – York’s Lower East Side “amid poverty, auditions. p.m. (Equity male singers) at Pearl would you have done it at all? Of course homelessness, spunky gay life, drag ••Pays: $887/wk. Equity LORT B Contract. Studios NYC (519), 519 8th Ave., 12th fl., we would. But maybe someone could queens and punk” in the shadow of AIDS NYC, 10018. ECC procedures are in help a sister out and tell her next time. in the late 80s/early 90s. We are seeking ‘Will Rogers Follies’ & effect for this audition. An Equity moni- ••Company: Triple Threat Casting. Staff:

raw, quirky, interesting rock singers who ‘Oliver!’ tor will be provided. Susan Salgado, casting dir. FILM can channel both punk rock rage and ••Casting “Will Rogers Follies” (Don ••Note: Seeking singers for all vocal cho- ••Shoot Dec. 8 in Manhattan, NY. open-hearted Bohemian love. Stephenson, dir.; Kelli Barclay, choreo.; rus ensemble positions (tenors, bari- ••Seeking—Funny Comedic “Bad” Moms ••Company: Work Light Productions LLC. Michael O’Flaherty, musical dir.; Peter tones, basses, lyric and coloratura : female, 21-40, all ethnicities, prefera- Staff: Jonathan Larson, composer-lyri- Stone, book; Cy Coleman, score; Betty sopranos, mezzos and contraltos) and to bly with young children who can relate cist-book; Michael Greif, original dir.; Comden & Adolph Gree, lyrics. understudy principals. to our segment “Nobody Told Me” (see Marlies Yearby, choreo.; Tim Weil, music Rehearsals begin March 13; closes June ••Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimina- attached document) Remember when supervisor; Wojcik|Seay Casting. 21); and “Oliver!” (Rob Ruggiero, dir.; tion. Equity is committed to diversity and you had your first little baby and you ••First rehearsal on/about Jan. 2, 2018; James Gray, choreo.; Michael O’Flaherty, encourages all its employers to engage in took them home from the hospital tour currently scheduled through June musical dir.; Linoel Bart, book, music, & a policy of equal employment opportu- thinking they’d always be so quiet and 2019. lyrics. Rehearsals begin May 30; closes nity designed to promote a positive snuggly? Now, remember when you ••Seeking—Collins: male, 25-35, African Sept. 13). model of inclusion. As such, Equity found out how wrong you were… yep; American, low baritone, bluesy, gravelly ••Company: Goodspeed Opera House. encourages performers of all ethnicities, featured. voice. Philosopher, teacher, anarchist, Staff: Michael Gennaro, exec. dir.; Donna gender identities, and ages, as well as ••Seeking submissions from NY. AIDS activist. Sings a huge emotional Lynn Hilton, line prod.; Paul Hardt, cast- performers with disabilities, to attend ••Send submissions to tripletcasting@ gospel style ballad. Male Swings: male, ing dir., Stewart/Whitley. every audition. yahoo.com. 20-40, all ethnicities, must be great pop/ ••Productions run in East Haddam, CT. ••Pays $1974/wk. Equity Production ••For consideration, submit a picture, rock singers and actors to play various ••Seeking—Actors Who Sing: males & (League) Agreement. resume, and a 60 second self tape video characters throughout the show, includ- females, 18+, all ethnicities. telling your story. Pick one of the exam- ing homeless people on the Lower East ••Auditions will be held by appt. Dec. 7 in ples in the attached one-sheet or cre- Side and parents of Mark, Roger, Mimi, NYC. ate your own. Submit unlisted video Joanne, etc. Must move well. Seeking ••For consideration, email picture and links in your cover letter. Do not submit quirky, offbeat, interesting people of all resume to Goodspeedcasting@gmail. STUDENT FILMS video files. types. Will cover the following principal com. You must put your union status and ••Look camera ready for your self tape roles: Roger: any ethnicity, male, 20s to role you are submitting yourself for in the ‘Ida’ video about 60-90 seconds in length. early 30s. Rock & Roll grunge voice, like subject line of your email or the submis- ••Casting “Ida,” a short, student narrative Be sure to shoot it horizontally with Eddie Vedder or Kurt Cobain. Leader of a sion may not be opened. Seeking submis- project set in the early 20th century, your smart phone. Submissions dead- rock band. He is able to project raw pain sions from Equity Members. Equity about a maiden girl who just finished her line is Dec. 4 at 5 p.m. with charisma. Playing guitar a plus. Members must submit themselves revenge and killed the owner of the man- ••Pays $200 flat rate. Internet usage. Strong tenor. Collins: African-American, directly in order to be considered via this sion. This will be a small production, less male, mid 20s to mid 30s. Low baritone, posting (no agent or third-party than 5 minutes, in color and with ADR. ‘Sweetbitter’ bluesy, gravelly voice. Philosopher, submissions). ••Company: Tisch School of The Arts. ••Casting “Sweetbitter,” a STARZ series teacher, anarchist, AIDS activist. Sing a ••Pays: $887/wk. Equity LORT B Contract. Staff: Sabrina Ma, dir.-prod. based on the novel by Stephanie Danler. Huge emotional gospel style ballad. ••Rehearses before Dec. 5 in NYC; shoots ••Company: Grant Wilfley Casting. Staff: Benny: Any ethnicity, male, 20s to early Dec. 5 in Long Island, NY. Belle GWC, casting dir. 30s. Baritone/second tenor, can handle ••Seeking—Ida: female, 18-33, all ethnici- ••Shoots Dec. 4 in NYC. pop ballads. A striver, up from the proj- ties, maiden girl who has been living in ••Seeking—Cafe Waitstaff: males & ects to the Ivy League, wants to be the CHORUS CALLS the house for years. The house owner females, 18-38, Caucasian, African next Quincy Jones. Slick and cocky, a killed her parents, and she pretends not American, non-union to portray cafe smooth operator. ‘Phantom Of The Opera,’ to know about it until she kills the owner. waiters/waitresses/bartenders. ••Auditions will be held Dec. 13 from 10 B’way She gets caught by Frank while she’s ••Seeking submissions from NY. a.m.-6 p.m. at Pearl Studios, 500 8th ••Casting singers for possible future washing away the blood, and thinks that ••Send submissions to sweetbitter@ Ave., 4th fl., studio 414, NYC, 10018. replacements in the currently running she can finally see the hope of life again. gwcnyc.com. ••Typing may occur. Sign-ups will begin at Broadway production of “Phantom of the Frank asks her for her jewelry, and tries to ••If interested/available, email sweet- 9 a.m. Prepare 16 bars of a pop/rock, soul, Opera” with music by Andrew Lloyd sexually assault her. Frank: male, 20-40, [email protected] with the subject or R&B/gospel song that reflects the Webber, lyrics by Charles Hart, and book by all ethnicities, the footman in the house. line “Backstage Cafe Waitstaff 12/4” style of the show and the style in which Richard Stilgoe and Andrew Lloyd Webber. He snuck into Ida’s room before, and and the following information in the that character sings. Absolutely no musi- ••Company: Phantom Company LP/ knew about her secret. He saw her wash- body of your email: full name; confirm cal theatre. Bring sheet music in the Cameron Mackintosh and The Really ing away blood on the bridge, and threat- you are non union; phone number; con- appropriate key. Bring a headshot and Useful Company. Staff: Harold Prince, ens her with reporting the murder, unless firm full availability Dec. 4; height and resume. dir.; Gillian Lynne, choreo.; Seth Sklar- Ida gives him her jewelry. He also tries to weight; two to three recent photos of ••Pays: $550/wk. (ensemble) and $650/ Heyn, prod. supervisor; David Caddick & sexually assault her. yourself to show your current look wk. (principals) + per diem, housing, and Kristen Blodgette, prod. musical supervi- ••Seeking submissions from NY. (non-professional photos.). travel for all. sors; Denny Berry, prod. dance supervi- ••Send submissions to [email protected]. ••Pay provided. sor; Alan Wasser Associates, general mgr.; ••An in-person audition before Dec. 3 is ‘Sunday in the Park with Tara Rubin Casting, casting. preferred. The date and the time for the George’ ••Currently running on Broadway in NYC. audition are flexible. ••Casting a production of “Sunday in the ••Seeking—Male Singers: male, 18+, all ••Transportation and food will be covered VISIT BACKSTAGE.COM/CASTING Park with George.” ethnicities. Female Singers: female, 18+, if talent is able to travel from NYC with for full character breakdowns, script ••Company: Arvada Center for the Arts & all ethnicities. Don Attilio/Passarino: the production team on the morning of sides, and more casting notices Humanities. Staff: Rod A. Lansberry, male, 30-49, all ethnicities. Wardrobe Dec. 5.

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p.m. at St. Jude Catholic Church, 32032 gentle, sweet-faced young boy, the REALITY TV & Lindero Canyon Rd., Westlake Village, CA, intended husband of Maria; baritone. Audition 91361. Pepe: male, 18-28, Latino/Hispanic, DOCUMENTARY ••Send submissions to godspellatstjude@ Ethnically Ambiguous / Mixed Race, PLAYS Highlights gmail.com. Lieutenant to Bernardo, typically proud, ‘Fear to Freedom’ ••For consideration, interested youth and resentful of discrimination; baritone. ••Casting “From Fear to Freedom,” a new CALIFORNIA must email [email protected] ndio, Luis, Juano, Toro, Anxious, Nibbles, documentary series. Seeking people with to receive more info and a pre-registra- Moose: male, 18-29, Latino/Hispanic, real phobias who will be guided to over- Fri. Dec. 1 tion packet. There is no obligation to Ethnically Ambiguous / Mixed Race, addi- come their unreasonable fear. Production audition if you email, but you must have a tional ensemble Sharks, dancers pre- states: “America’s #1 Phobia Relief ‘From the Wilderness’ packet and complete it to audition. Email ferred. Anybody’s: female, 17-24,

MUSICALS Expert, Kalliope, will guide you to over- ‘Sin Pecado (Without Sin)’ [email protected] for infor- Caucasian, a spunky tomboy who is des- come your worst fear and develop more ‘Filming Day’ (also 12/2) mation packet and registration. If you perate to become a member of the Jets, success in exchange for filming the pro- ‘South Nekkia’ cannot make audition time, send an email who mock her for her ambitions, but gen- cess. Initial filming requires two hours for possible alternative time and date. erally appreciate her company. Full of with a one hour follow-up for a descrip- ••No pay. energy and heart. Must be a solid dancer. tion of the results you have received.” Sat. Dec. 2 Velma: female, 18-24, Caucasian, Riff’s ••Company: Building Your Best. Staff: ‘4Play, Sex in a Series’ (also 12/3) ‘West Side Story’ girlfriend, desirable and hip. Graziella: Charlie Jones, dir. of ops. ••Casting “West Side Story,” a musical female, 18-24, Caucasian, girlfriend of ••Shoot is ongoing in NYC. ‘Deathtrap’ and ‘The Great Gatsby’ inspired by Shakespeare’s tragedy Diesel, impressed with herself. Rosalia: • FILM •Seeking—Individuals With Phobias: ‘Bo’ (also 12/3) “Romeo and Juliet,” with music by female, 18-28, Latino/Hispanic, males & females, 18+, all ethnicities, open ‘As We Babble On’ (also 12/3) Leonard Bernstein, lyrics by Stephen Ethnically Ambiguous / Mixed Race, to all genders. Sondheim, and book by Arthur Laurents. young Puerto Rican girl, more demure, ‘My Moment’ ••Seeking submissions from NY. Jerome Robbins created the original, simple; mezzo-soprano. Sings solo in ••Send submissions to Ask@ ‘Godspell’ ground-breaking and dynamic choreog- “America.”. Consuelo: female, 18-28, PhobiaReliefDay.org. L.A. Connection (also 12/3) raphy. “West Side Story” is a passionate Latino/Hispanic, Ethnically Ambiguous / ••In your submission, include answers to homage to diverse cultures, clashing in Mixed Race, tough, young Puerto Rican

TV & VIDEO TV ‘Escape Plan’ the following questions: 1. What you want the streets of 1950’s New York. girl with bleach blond hair and lots of to achieve by overcoming your fear. What ••Company: Actors’ Repertory Theatre of baubles; mezzo-soprano. Francisca, will you look like, sound like and feel like? Sun. Dec. 3 Simi. Staff: Jan Glasband, artistic dir.; Jan Teresita, Margarita, Estella: female, 2. What will overcoming your fear do for ‘Ride or Die’ Glasband and Caroline Esposito, co-dirs.; 18-28, Caucasian, African American, you, your family, your career? 3. Will over- Becky Castells, choreo.; Matt Park, musi- Latino/Hispanic, Ethnically Ambiguous / coming your fear provide a positive ‘Lumi Project’/’Jason’s Bad Day’... cal dir.; Kimberly Kiley, prod. mgr. Mixed Race, ensemble Shark Girls, all impact on all areas of your life? Disney’s ‘Beauty and the Beast’ ••Rehearsals begin Jan. 17 at ARTS dancers. Doc: male, 50-65, Caucasian, ••No pay. ‘A New Brain’ (also 12/4) Cultural Enrichment Center, 2956 School older male, drug store owner, tired and St. in Simi Valley; performs Mar. 3-Apr. 8, worn out. Non-singing. Lieutenant 2018 (Fri. & Sat. 8 p.m. and Sun. 2 p.m.) at Schrank: male, 35-50, Caucasian, plain- Mon. Dec. 4 the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center, clothes policeman, superficially pleasant SOUTHERN ‘Daddy Long Legs’ 3050 Los Angeles Ave., Simi Valley, CA to cover his venom, fear, and bigotry. ‘In The Next Room...’ (also 12/4) 93065. Non-singing. Officer Krupke: male, CALIFORNIA ••Seeking—Tony: male, 20-28, Caucasian, 32-48, Caucasian, a not-too-bright handsome, Polish-American older youth street cop; Non-singing. Glad Hand: Tues. Dec. 5 who has outgrown the Jets; tenor. male, 38-55, Caucasian, nerdy, overly ‘Godspell’ Bb2-Bb4. Maria: female, 17-26, cheerful and ill-equipped social director Caucasian, Latino/Hispanic, lovely, at the local gym dance. Non-singing. Jet young, and naive immigrant Puerto Rican and Shark Younger Siblings: males & PLAYS Weds. Dec. 6 girl, excited and enthusiastic about her females, 10-12, Caucasian, Latino/ ‘Thunder Ridge’ new life in America, but with stubborn Hispanic, Ethnically Ambiguous / Mixed ‘Daddy Long Legs’ ‘The Little Mermaid’ inner strength that allows her to evolve Race, ensemble children playing siblings ••Casting Equity actors for “Daddy Long into a strong woman; soprano; Bb3-C6. of rival gang members. Must have prereq- Legs.” Synopsis: Set in New England in Riff: male, 20-27, Caucasian, Tony’s best uisite of main stage experience and sing- the first decade of the 20th Century, this For the full auditions calendar, friend; driving, intelligent, slightly impul- ing/dance training. musical tells the story of orphan Jerusha visit backstage.com/auditions sive leader of the Jets; tenor; Bb2-G4. ••Auditions will be held by appt. Jan. 9 Abbott and her mysterious benefactor Bernardo: male, 21-28, Latino/Hispanic, from 7-10 p.m. and Jan. 10 from 7-10 p.m. who agrees to send her to college. She Ethnically Ambiguous / Mixed Race, at ARTS Cultural Enrichment Center, dubs him “Daddy Long Legs” after seeing thing you sing well. Bring sheet music in Maria’s older, protective brother; hand- 2956 School St., Simi Valley, CA, 93065. his elongated shadow. Under the condi- the correct key. Accompanist will be pro- some, proud, fluid leader of the Sharks, ••Send submissions to jgartdept@sbc- tions of her benefactor, Jerusha sends vided. Bring books in case they want to with a sardonic chip on his shoulder; bari- global.net. him a letter once a month, describing her hear something else. Must bring picture tone. Anita: female, 21-28, Latino/ ••Auditions in person only, no video sub- new-found experiences with life outside and resume. Callbacks on Dec. 6. Hispanic, Ethnically Ambiguous / Mixed missions for this production. Initial two the orphanage. ••Pays $331/wk. Equity SPT Agreement. Race, Bernardo’s girlfriend, older (20’s) days of audition are for singing and ••Company: International City Theatre. and wiser in the ways of the world, flashy, dance. Bring resumé, headshot, 16-32 Staff: Mary Jo Duprey, dir.; Caryn Desai, sharp-tongued, and with a knowing sex- bars of sheet music from a Broadway artistic dir.-prod.; Bill Wolfe, music dir.; uality; alto/mezzo-soprano; F3-D5. musical of a similar genre, or by the same Michael Donovan, CSA, casting dir.; Diesel: male, 18-26, Caucasian, composer(s) plus appropriate dance Richie Ferris, CSA, casting assoc.; Paul MUSICALS Lieutenant to Riff, big, slow, steady; bari- wear/shoes if auditioning for a role Gordon, music-lyrics; John Caird, book; tone. Baby John: male, 16-22, Caucasian, requiring dance. Callbacks will be on Jan. Jean Webster, based on the novel by. ‘Godspell’ youngest member of the Jets, awed at 13, 2018, 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. at the same ••Rehearsals begin Jan. 30, 2018; runs ••Seeking high school-aged actors/sing- everything, vulnerable; baritone. A-rab: location. Feb. 23-Mar. 11, 2018 in Long Beach, CA. ers for a production of “Godspell” at the male, 18-28, Caucasian, small of stature, ••No pay. ••Seeking—Jerusha Abbott: female, St. Jude Theatre. takes nothing seriously, unaware, can be 18-25, all ethnicities. Jervis Pendleton: ••Company: St. Jude Catholic Church. explosive; baritone. Action: male, 20-28, male, 20-25, all ethnicities. Staff: Craig Hetiing, dir. all ethnicities, most aggressive member ••Equity Principal Auditions will be held ••Rehearsals begin Dec. 9 (Sat. & Sun., of the Jets, a cat-like ball of fury; bari- Dec. 4 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. (sign up at plus one weekday night/week; holiday tone. Snowboy: male, 18-28, Caucasian, FEATURE FILMS theatre at 9 a.m.) at Madilyn Clark break begins Dec. 18, resuming Jan. 6, bespectacled, self-styled expert; bari- Studios, 10852 Burbank Blvd., North 2018); performs Mar. 16, 17, 18, 24 & 25 in tone. Big Deal, Gee-tar, Mouthpiece, ‘Healing Hands’ Hollywood, CA, 91601. EPA Procedures L.A. Tiger: male, 18-28, Caucasian, additional ••Casting a drama about a strange are in effect for this audition. An Equity ••Seeking—All Roles: males & females, ensemble Jets, dance background pre- caregiver. Monitor will be provided. 14-18, all ethnicities. ferred. Chino: 18-28, Latino/Hispanic, ••Company: CARBON COPY. Staff: Jaime ••You will sing one short version of some- ••Auditions will be held Dec. 2 from 1-3 Ethnically Ambiguous / Mixed Race, shy, Gallagher & Sara Wallace.

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••Shoots Nov. 29-Dec. 8 in L.A. handsome but with gentleness to his ••Seeking—Body Double/Stand In: features, Kyeong has the magnetic males & females, 18+, Caucasian, 18 quality of a pop star, offset by a sad- plus to play younger. Needs to be ness just beneath the surface; as a super short. 5’0” or under. Filling in doumi, he’s developed the ability to for a lead character who is a minor & read his clients extremely well and can only work X number of hours seamlessly adjust his demeanor and each day. His/Her job would be to behavior to give them what they know the lines, block the scenes with want; his voice is his power, and the actors and do off-camera acting when he sings to his clients they while the minor is in school. Note can’t help but fall in love with him. height and union status. Hyun-jin: female, 18-38, Asian, one ••Seeking submissions from CA. of Kyeong’s regular customers, ••Apply on Backstage.com. Hyun-jin is a successful financial ••$125/8 hrs. OT after. Approx. 7 consultant who feels isolated in her a.m.-7 p.m. SAG ULB feature. work and social life; she’s intelligent enough to know that the nature of ‘M.O.M.’ Role of Mr. Kyeong’s relationship with her is Buckner ultimately just business, but deep ••Casting “M.O.M.” a psychological down she hopes their relationship

thriller set in current times, which will grow into a real love. Alice: FILM explores the dysfunctional relation- female, 46+, Asian, a private and ele- ship between a troubled mother and gant woman from the wealthy Los her mentally disturbed son. Angeles neighborhood of Hancock ••Company: AHA Productions. Staff: Park; she has a larger-than-life pres- Tucia Lyman, exec. prod.; Austin ence and was clearly once a great Porter, prod. beauty; she presents herself with ••Shoot either in mid/late December the meticulous presentation of a 2017 or January 2018 in Los Angeles, Korean Stepford wife; Alice is intelli- CA. gent and able to read and manipulate ••Seeking—Mr. Buckner: male, 40-50, people as well as any doum; she hires African American. Kyeong late in the night and pays ••Seeking submissions from CA. him to fulfill one of her secret ••For consideration, email your head- desires. Daniel: female, 20-30, shot/resume to whitegloves.cast- Asian, Kyeong’s friend and co- [email protected]. Reels are worker, Daniel is an experienced appreciated, but not required. doumi with a talent for entertaining Include the name of the character the larger and rowdier crowds of you are auditioning for in the subject women who visit Talk Box Karaoke; of the email. he’s got a sharp wit and dark side ••Pays $100+ p/d, meals provided. when it comes to getting ahead; he’s charismatic, larger than life, but morally questionable. Jon Lee: 51+, Asian, the owner of Talk Box Karaoke and manager of the doumis; white SHORT FILMS hair and impenetrable features; a stare that makes your blood run cold; ‘Serendipity’ Kyeong and Daniel are afraid of Jon, ••Casting “Serendipity”, a sci-fi/ as they know he is involved with thriller short as a proof-of-concept Korean organized crime and will do for a feature. anything to protect his financial ••Company: Filmigrant Production. interests. Party Guest: males & Staff: Alex Zam, prod./dir. females, 18-40, Asian, patron at Talk ••Shoots in late December 2017. Box Karaoke. ••Seeking—Daniel: male, 18-27, ••Seeking submissions from CA. Caucasian, African American, Latino/ ••Send submissions to star.kore- Hispanic, Ethnically Ambiguous / [email protected]. Mixed Race, a student magician who ••Deferred payment per SAG-AFTRA strives to get name in show biz lights. Agreement. Agent Extro: male, 35-45, all ethnicities, Special Agent for the Unexplained Phenomena Department. ••Seeking submissions from CA. STUDENT FILMS ••Apply on Backstage.com. ••TBD ‘Animals’ ••Casting “Animals,” a tragedy about ‘Star’ a child soldier clinging onto her inno- ••Casting “Star,” a short film. cence in contemporary war-torn Synopsis: In Los Angeles, a young Burma. The story follows 13-year-old man working as a doumi (Korean Su Su Myat and her mute friend, Tin term for host/helper) at a karaoke Min, who are imprisoned after bar in Koreatown has an unexpected deserting their first combat mission. encounter with an older woman who Punished with no food or water, Su hires him for the night. Su Myat is forced to choose between ••Staff: Grant Hyun, writer-dir. killing the seriously ill Tin Min for her ••Rehearses the first week of own survival, or risk dying with him. December; shoots Dec. 14-19 in L.A. ••Company: AFI. Staff: Miguel Lozano, ••Seeking—Kyeong: male, 18-25, prod. fellow. Asian, an aspiring singer working as a ••Rehearses late winter/early spring doumi to support himself; strikingly 2018; shoots Apr. 16-25 in L.A.

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••Seeking—Su Su Myat: female, 10-15, belief in magic, a street magician amus- ••Seeking—Nora: female, 18-32, all eth- Bible. Joey: male, 20-50, all ethnicities, a Asian, Southeast Asian / Pacific Islander, ingly teaches him a lesson in front of an nicities. Dan: male, 36-60, Caucasian. confident smooth talker; sly with a will- a rebellious born-fighter who has taught audience. Marie: female, 18-35, all ethnicities. ingness to rob his own mother; able to be herself to adapt to the war-torn nation ••Company: Chapman University Dodge Louie: males & females, 35-55, all ethnic- level headed; thin. Passenger Girl: with street smarts and bravery. Faithful College of Film and Media Arts. Staff: ities. Eddie: male, 21-35, African female, 18-30, Latino/Hispanic, attrac- to her friend, Tin Min, she is determined Kanika Vora, student filmmaker. American, Ethnically Ambiguous / Mixed tive; young; tough; “chola-ish”; into her- even when all hope is lost. Note: Singing ••Shoots Dec. 8-10 in L.A. Race, African Descent. Hellen: female, self and her appearance; speaks skill is a plus. Tin Min: male, 10-15, Asian, ••Seeking—Chad: male, 18-25, Caucasian, 38-60, all ethnicities. Slider Douche: Spanglish; always looking for attention. Southeast Asian / Pacific Islander, gentle African American, Latino/Hispanic, male, 18-35, all ethnicities. Teenage Girls Driver Girl: female, 25-30, all ethnicities, and sensitive; a quiet observer whose Native American, Middle Eastern, (2): female, 18-30, all ethnicities. Haunt attractive; tough; “chola-ish”; no time for passivity is sometimes mistaken as cow- Southeast Asian / Pacific Islander, Background Players: males & females, peoples’ feelings; quick to speak her ardice. However, he is not afraid to sacri- Ethnically Ambiguous / Mixed Race, a 5+, all ethnicities. Haunt Employees: mind; speaks Spanglish. Priest: male, fice himself for what he believes in. Htet stereotypical frat boy who tries to show males & females, 18-40, all ethnicities. 30+, Latino/Hispanic, Catholic priest; flu- Nyan Oo: male, 15-19, Asian, Southeast off to his friends by harassing a street Hoops: female, 25-45, all ethnicities. ent in Spanish; knowledge of funerals Asian / Pacific Islander, a disciplined, reli- magician. Jeremy: male, 33-60, Stilt Girl: female, 18-35, all ethnicities. and Bible passages in Spanish. Bar-Back: able young man who succumbs to power; Caucasian, African American, Latino/ Wing Boy: male, 18-31, all ethnicities. male, 25-40, all ethnicities, always trying also an opportunist who likes to enforce Hispanic, Native American, Middle ••Seeking submissions from CA. to please; seems fake but his really a control over those younger than him. Eastern, Southeast Asian / Pacific ••Send submissions to [email protected]. major butt kisser; fit. Diego: male, 30-50, Commander: male, 33-45, Asian, Islander, Ethnically Ambiguous / Mixed ••For more info about the project, visit Latino/Hispanic, tall and bulky; very Southeast Asian / Pacific Islander, a man Race, African Descent, a street magician www.hauntthemovie.com. intimidating; tough; always ready to fight; • FILM of ruthless ambition; not afraid to use with a passion for sharing the spectacle •Deferred SAG low-budget contract. sweet and caring but it’s hard to tell; brutal methods to ensure strict discipline amazement of magic with children. Meals, credit, and copy provided. This speaks Spanglish. Trey: male, 25-40, among his troops; believes that he is Parent: males & females, 30-50, all eth- film will be submitted to film festivals. African American, Latino/Hispanic, fighting for a great cause and that any nicities, watches the show with his skinny and twitchy; way tougher than he sacrifice must be made to achieve intrigued younger sibling. Child: males & looks; fighter mentality; only listens to victory. females, 4-12, all ethnicities, just wants people he respects; speaks Spanglish. ••Seeking submissions from CA. to believe in magic. Thompson: male, 40-60, all ethnicities, TV & VIDEO TV ••Send submissions to [email protected]. ••Seeking submissions from CA. SCRIPTED TV & police detective; permanent stick up his ••The American Film Institute has an ••Send submissions to vora@chapman. butt; likes to nibble at the hand that agreement signed with SAG-AFTRA, in edu. VIDEO feeds him; always into something to get which every actor will have the right to a ••Include a video in your submission. paid; not afraid to incriminate someone minimum legal salary (in deferment) if ••No pay. ‘Ride or Die’ else for his crimes. Yori: male, 28-40, the short film is sold. Lunch, craft ser- ••Casting “Ride or Die.” Synopsis: Jr., the Asian, looks like a younger Ken Watanabe; vices, gas mileage reimbursement, and ‘Don’t Tell Anybody’ protagonist, comes back from living in clean in nice suits, but scruffy and rug- copy also provided. ••Casting “Don’t Tell Anybody,” a short Georgia to his father’s funeral, in his ged; acts like a boss that has nothing but film. home town of Los Angeles. He soon finds time and money; only becomes danger- ‘Anna’ ••Company: California Institute of the out that all is not as it seems, when he is ous when things don’t go as planned; ••Casting “Anna,” an AFI MOS project. Arts. Staff: Christy He, BFA film slowly dragged into a game of which he is Japanese. Ford: male, 50-70, African Synopsis: Using only his/her expressions, student-prod.-dir. unaware, keeping him from leaving the American, buff; bushy beard; tough look- lighting, and silhouetted dancers, we fol- ••Rehearses and shoots Dec. 2, 3, or 4 world of his estranged father. With the ing yet wise demeanor; not into modern low Anna/Andrew through the emotions (based on talent availability) at California help of his Tio Lalo, he is now on his way ways; O.G. type; very respectful. Zion: of a romantic relationship from the curi- Institute of the Arts in Valencia, CA. to finding out what really happened the male, 28-30, African American, street osity of first sight to the grief of loss. ••Seeking—Mother: female, 30-45, night of his father’s death. There are punk type; fit and toned; tall; tries to hard ••Company: AFI. Staff: Gabrielle Cordero, Caucasian, African American, Latino/ twists and turns around every bend, to be top dog; immature at times but has prod. Hispanic, Asian, Native American, including betrayal and corruption. Every leadership qualities. Cornell: male, ••Shoots Dec. 11 from 4-9 p.m. at the Ethnically Ambiguous / Mixed Race, suf- episode we find out which path Jr. goes 30-40, African American, has an eye American Film Institute in Los Angeles, fers from having a broken family and the on. Can he stick to his guns and walk the patch from losing an eye; always making CA. mental issues of her son. Teacher: males straight and narrow, or will he become a statement with his odd fashion sense; ••Seeking—Anna Or Andrew: males & & females, 25-40, all ethnicities, a what he has always hated? Every choice ergo he wears the car club logo bedazzled females, 18-35, all ethnicities, looking to patient instructor for the students; also a has a consequence, and every action has on his patch; always a clown but not in a cast either a female or male for the role professional psychotherapist; during a a motive. This is a drama about love, fam- funny way. Quinn: male, 30-50, African of “Anna” (if male, Andrew); actor must college class discussion, he/she asks and ily, and low rides. This is “Ride or Die.” American, back from prison and on the be specialized with on-screen facial leads the students to analyze a case ••Company: Real G Productions. Staff: straight and narrow; friendly and kind; expressions or have background in mime about the mental issues of a patient with George Corona, screenwriter-prod.; Gil looks like a killer; tough and ripped; free production; time is too short; life is too mental retardation. Alex: male, 18-28, Fajardo, creator-prod.-actor; Gabriel natural hair not cleaned up. J’waun: male, short; in this experimental piece, we take Caucasian, African American, Latino/ Koura, dir. 30-50, African American, huge, stocky, a journey with Anna/Andrew as goes Hispanic, Asian, Native American, ••Rehearsals and production start the and buff; really tall; looks like a cross through the emotions of love and a rela- Ethnically Ambiguous / Mixed Race, a beginning of 2018 in L.A. between The Mountain from “Game Of tionship in a single moment; using light to patient with mental retardation; inse- ••Seeking—Lalo: male, 50-70, Latino/ Thrones” and Arnold Schwarzenegger; craft the emotions she/he feel, the seven cure, timid, unconfident, and trauma- Hispanic, jokes around; very clever; quiet and super intimidating; if looks stages of her/his life and their relation- tized by childhood experiences; he chubby to heavy set; confident could kill he would. Treyvon: male, 21-35, ship reflects the emotions: alone; meet; always sits in the corner murmuring to demeanor of a five-star general; speaks African American, heavy set; about the honeymoon; cool off; anger; death; alone. himself, “don’t tell anybody”; he has dif- Spanglish. Susan: female, 30-40, Latino/ money; very competitive; tough when it Background Dancer 1: male, 18+, all eth- ficulties communicating with regular Hispanic, classic beauty; fit; sweet face comes to the club and his money. Jordan: nicities, background dancer’s silhouette people. but not afraid to throw down or speak her male, 25-40, African American, heavy will be reflected from light onto a back- ••Seeking submissions from CA. mind; conservative but still shows she set; fun loving; not into working; a “bor- ground that appears behind the main ••Send submissions to yitonghe@calarts. has curves; Spanglish. Frida: female, rows and never returns” type of guy. character. Background Dancer 2: female, edu. 50-70, Latino/Hispanic, petite and classy; Young Lalo: male, 28-30, Latino/ 18+, all ethnicities, background dancer’s ••Contact via email with photos and a reel conservative; very caring and sweet, but Hispanic, really fit, toned, and ripped; silhouette will be reflected from light (if you have one). very protective when it comes to family; confident; quick and strong; lives life on onto a background that appears behind ••Pays: $80/day, plus travel and meals speaks Spanglish. Flaco: male, 30-40, the edge; speaks Spanglish. Young Big Al: the main character. provided. No participation fees required. Latino/Hispanic, overweight; short; bald; male, 28-30, Latino/Hispanic, fit and ••Seeking submissions from CA. light skin; likes joking around to a point; toned; tough and sweet; handles busi- ••Send submissions to gcorbago@gmail. ‘Haunt’ insecure but able to throw down and pro- ness when needed; not afraid of any- com. ••Casting “Haunt,” a thesis film at the tect what’s his; speaks Spanglish. Jay thing; speaks Spanglish. Young Jr.: male, ••Craft services provided. American Film Institute. Dee: male, 25-50, all ethnicities, stutter- 18-20, Latino/Hispanic, rebel teen; hates ••Company: American Film Institute. ing and paranoid; always looking out for his father; does anything to not be home; ‘Broken Spectacle’ Staff: Asia Coleman, producing fellow. number one; biker type; thin. Father Joe: gets into trouble; doesn’t care about ••Casting “Broken Spectacle,” a student ••Rehearses Dec. 20-22; shoots Jan. 9-16 male, 30-60, Latino/Hispanic, tattooed himself or almost anyone; speaks film. Synopsis: When an unassuming within the thirty-mile zone in Los reborn again; not a real priest but not Spanglish. Fong: male, 25-40, Asian, drunk frat boy tries to take away a child’s Angeles, CA. afraid to help out with a passage from the twitchy and crazy; uncontrollably para-

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noid; looks as if he slept in the trash and teens’ shows. LAC is also a venue and ••For consideration, include the name of male, 30-60, all ethnicities, bass or bari- tried to clean up quick; Japanese. performance groups in the Burbank com- the role in which you are interested in the tone. Elizabeth Deane: female, 30-40, all ••Auditions will be held Dec. 3 from 8 edy Festival in August 2017. Famous subject heading. ethnicities, mezzo or soprano. a.m.-4 p.m. at Space Station Casting alumni include Will Ferrell, Matthew ••Pays $50/stipend. ••Seeking submissions from CA.

Studios, 950 N. Cahuenga Blvd., Studio 3, Perry, Josh Groban, Hank Azaria, Jon ••Send submissions to martinrabbett@ PLAYS Hollywood, CA, 90038. Lovitz, Sharon Lawrence, Shannon ‘Women Laughing Alone gmail.com. ••Apply on Backstage.com. Elizabeth, and Stephanie Miller.” With Salad’ ••For consideration, submit a video clip ••Bring a brief bio of who you are and ••Company: LA Connection Comedy ••Casting “Women Laughing Alone With with a short monologue and a ballad from what you can bring to the role, and pre- Theatre. Staff: Kent Skov, prod.-dir. Salad.” Seeking actors of all ethnicities, musical theatre. Submissions deadline is pare a short 2- to 3-minute monologue ••Rehearses once a week (two-three 20-50s. Actors with dance, movement, Dec. 20. that you believe best represents the hours, Sat.-Wed., depending on talent’s and fight training encouraged. Local hires ••Pays $100 stipend.

character. Cold readings will also be avail- group placement); runs Thurs.-Sun. at preferred. MUSICALS able. If you cannot make the audition, you the L.A. Connection Comedy Theatre in ••Company: Shotgun Players. Staff: can submit a video submission. All sub- Burbank, CA. Note: Outside showtimes Patrick Dooley, artistic dir.; Trish missions must be turned in by the end of may vary based on bookings. Mulholland and Brady Brophy-Hilton, day on Dec. 3. For more info, visit www. ••Seeking—Improv Performers: 5+, all casting dirs.; Susannah Martin, dir. STUDENT FILMS facebook.com/ ethnicities, ensemble improv performers ••Production dates TBD in Berkeley, CA. groups/1860292557618877/. who think fast on their feet, are able to ••Seeking—Tori/Joe: 20-25, all ethnicities. ‘Flash’ ••Credit provided. Food provided on shoot create characters on the spot, and work Sandy/Guy: 55-59, all ethnicities. ••Casting “Flash,” a short student film. days. well with others. Meredith/Bruce: 30-35, all ethnicities. Project description: “A mysterious car • •Auditions will be held by appt. Dec. 2 Guy: 25-29, all ethnicities. crash. A baby is born. Danny grows up full FILM from 3-4:30 p.m., Dec. 3 from 1:30 a.m.-3 ••Equity Principal Auditions will be held of potential only to find himself, now a p.m., Dec. 6 from 6-7:30 p.m., Dec. 9 from Dec. 5 from 3-7 p.m. at Ashby Stage, young adult, stuck dealing dope to teen- 3-4:30 p.m. and Dec. 30 from 3-4:30 1901 Ashby Ave., Berkeley, CA, 94703. An agers. He wants out, but the true ques- GROUPS & p.m. (All improv, nothing needs to be pre- Equity Monitor will not be provided. The tion lies in who he can trust and when is pared.) at L.A. Connection Comedy producer will run all aspects of this the right time to realize his freedom from MEMBERSHIP Theatre, 3435 West Magnolia Blvd., audition. a life of crime.” Burbank, CA, 91505. ••For consideration, email casting@shot- ••Company: GiANT Filmmakers. Staff: COMPANIES ••Send submissions to kentskov@aol. gunplayers.org. Sides will be sent to Esme Brachmann, student prod. com. actors to prepare. ••Shoots early December 2017 in Hollywood Hispano ••Submit headshot, resume, and a contact ••Pays: $395/wk. Equity Bay Area Theatre Berkeley, CA. ••Seeking Hispanic talent for Hollywood phone number for casting personnel to Contract. ••Seeking—Danny: male, 20-25, all eth- Hispano a virtual social Network applied schedule an audition. You may also nicities. Dolly: female, 18-25, all ethnici- to the film industry. company states: “We request the audition time that works best ties. Danny’s Dad: male, 40-55, all are not a talent agency or managers or for you. Auditions are all improv; nothing ethnicities. Vince: male, 40-55, all eth- representatives of artists. We are an needs to be prepared. Plan to stay 90 nicities. Young Danny: male, 11-15, all online social community that focuses on minutes. MUSICALS ethnicities, 1-2 hours shooting. Young promoting Hispanic talent through our ••Pays 25% of the LAC box office split Bobby: male, 11-15, all ethnicities, 1-2 own productions, as well as providing equally or 35% for outside shows. Special ‘The Birthday Lottery’ hours on set. Wilt: male, 20-40, all information, important resources, and event pay varies. Note: LAC is a dues- ••Casting remaining roles in “The Birthday ethnicities. training in the Hollywood industry that based company. Dues range from Lottery,” a dramatic play directed by Suze ••Seeking submissions from CA. can help our artists reach the top.” $0-$125 monthly. That includes two- Allen. Project description: “On December ••Send submissions to esmebrachmann@ ••Company: Hollywood Hispano. Staff: three hours of rehearsals weekly, plus 1, 1969, five fraternity brothers gather berkeley.edu. Marian G., coord. monthly or weekly shows, and ten tickets together to listen to the U.S. Army’s draft ••No pay. ••Production dates TBD based on various to the group’s shows. Some performers lottery, which uses birth dates to deter- projects in the L.A. area. must pay dues, some trade services mine the order in which they will be ‘Love For Food’ ••Seeking—Hispanic Actors: males & (door, lights, office work, or handyman called to serve in Vietnam. Broadcast on ••Casting “Love For Food,” a film that females, 18-45, Latino/Hispanic. skills) for some or all their dues, and some national television and radio, the brothers explores Bee, a young immigrant from ••Seeking submissions from CA. members (who have been part of the anxiously listen as dates are drawn, one- Korea, moving to San Francisco. Dealing ••Send submissions to info@hollywood- company a long time) pay no dues. by-one, over an excruciating 90-minute with the departure from her home life, hispano.com. For more info, visit www. period. When the last date is drawn, the she uses food to recreate the warmth and hollywoodhispano.com. brothers react to the realization that connection of eating with family and ••No fees. their lives have been changed forever. loved ones. NORTHERN They also begin to turn on each other.” ••Company: Love For Food Film SFSU. L.A. Connection, Comedy ••Company: Twelfth Night. Staff: Richard Staff: Audrey Navarro, prod. Improv Groups CALIFORNIA Fouts, playwright. ••Rehearses in December; shoots Jan. 7-9, ••Seeking improv and sketch performers ••Rehearsals and performances to be held 2018 in San Francisco, CA. for adult, teen, and kids’ improv groups as in March 2018, in San Francisco, CA. ••Seeking—Bee: female, 18-30, Asian, a part of L.A. Connection’s brand-new the- ••Seeking—Chad Dumont: male, 21-30, all young Korean immigrant woman who ater in Burbank, as well as a teen/kid ethnicities, cocky athlete. Mike Harris: moves to San Francisco. She is sincere, sketch improv group to create content male, 21-30, all ethnicities. polite, and soft-spoken. She is close to for a new YouTube channel. Coordinator PLAYS ••Auditions will be held by appt. Dec. 6 her family and friends, but moving away states: “We have ten weekly adult improv and Dec. 7 at Tweltfth Night, 2180 15th has made an impact on her life. That sep- shows, a teen improv show, and a kids’ ‘The Melting Pot’ St., San Francisco, CA, 94114. aration has driven her to use food as a improv show. Adult groups also perform ••Casting “The Melting Pot,” a play by ••Send submissions to richard@twelfth- cooping mechanism in order to replicate for corporations, camps, events, and par- Carol S. Lashof. Project description: “The night-theatre.com. that feeling of connection with her loved ties. LAC also has three shows in devel- Melting Pot is an American love story: ••Pays $1000 stipend. ones. Must be able to speak Korean. opment for weekly TV series, including a boy meets girl and nation meets meta- Loves food. Cooking experience is a plus. improv reality show, a classic dubbing phor. We are assembling a cast of diverse ‘Unlikely Allies’ ••Seeking submissions from CA. show, and a sitcom. Our adults have per- ethnicities, immigration histories, and ••Casting “Unlikely Allies,” a musical. ••Send submissions to loveforfoodfilm@ formed four times a year at the Comedy accents (6 of 8 roles are already cast).” ••Staff: Martin Rabbett, dir. gmail.com. Store main room for the last seven years ••Company: Those Women Productions. ••Performs Feb. 7, 2017 in San Francisco, ••Compensation will be discussed further and will start performing monthly in the Staff: Elizabeth Vega, dir. CA. in detail in person. Flappers Comedy Club main room in ••Performs Jan. 20 (two performances), in ••Seeking—Beaumarchais: male, 30-40, November. LAC also has up to 100 sum- Oakland, CA. all ethnicities, tenor. Silas Deane: male, ‘She’ mer camp jobs and books parties all year ••Seeking—Vera: female, 20-35, all eth- 30-40, all ethnicities, tenor or baritone. ••Casting “She,” a short reflexive film EVENTS EVENTS round. We moved to a new beautiful the- nicities, female presenting. David: male, Chevalier d’Eon: female, 30-40, all eth- about Meihe, an international female stu- ater in Burbank in Feb. 2016. We are cele- 20-35, all ethnicities, male presenting. nicities, mezzo or soprano. Ben Franklin: dent from China, who leads a lonely life brating our 40th year. LAC has shows ••Seeking submissions from CA. male, 50-70, all ethnicities, baritone. mostly focused on her studies. Her only featuring short-form improv, movie dub- ••Send submissions to Edward Bancroft: male, 20-35, all eth- safe haven is her writing where she re- bing, stand-up, long-form, and kids’ and [email protected]. nicities, baritone. Comte de Vergennes: imagines herself as a more feminine out-

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going character totally immersed in love. accompaniment you may find tracks ••Seeking—Actors: males & females, 18+, MacDonald, dir. Rehearsals begin Feb. 13, Meihe is trying to make sense of her new from selected songs from “110 in the all ethnicities. 2018; runs Mar. 6-18, 2018). life between the real and fictional worlds. Shade” provided at http://www.texas- ••Equity Principal Auditions will be held ••Company: Commonwealth Shakespeare ••Company: San Francisco State shakespeare.com/actors); a brief “inter- Dec. 4 from 12-8 p.m. (lunch, 4:30-5 Company. Staff: Victoria Townsend,

PLAYS University. Staff: Jiahui Su, dir. view” in which you introduce yourself and p.m.) at Bluff City, 585 Coeur de Royale artistic programs coord. ••Shoots Jan. 12-14, 2018 in San provide some information about your Dr. #204, St. Louis, MO, 63141. EPA pro- ••Rehearses and runs at Babson College in Francisco, CA. training and experience and anything cedures are in effect for this audition. An Wellesley, MA. ••Seeking—Meihe/Dudu: female, 18-24, else you choose to include; and both a Equity Monitor will not be provided. The ••Seeking—Equity Actors: males & Asian, must be able to speak and read close-up and a full-body shot to provide producer will run all aspects of this females, 18+, all ethnicities. Chinese (Mandarin); Meihe is quiet and an accurate and current image of your audition. ••Equity Principal Auditions will be held serious, she is motivated by her studies; appearance. ••For an audition appointment, email your Dec. 11 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (AEA by Dudu is more outgoing, playful, and ••Actors receive $3,500 for the ten-week resume, Equity status, and preferred appointment; lunch, 12:30-1:30 p.m.) at focused on her love life. commitment (May 18-Aug. 1), dorm appointment time to auditions@bluffci- Carling-Sorenson Theater at Babson ••Auditions will be held by appt. Nov. 30 housing, fourteen meals a week, and tytheater.com. Prepare two contrasting College, 231 Forest St., Babson Park, MA, from 5-9 p.m. and Dec. 2 from 11 a.m.-5 $350 in travel reimbursement. dramatic monologues. One of the pro- 02457. An Equity Monitor will not be pro- p.m. at San Francisco State University, ••Acting Interns receive $1,250 for the ductions is a comedy/farce, so a comedic vided. The producer will run all aspects of 1600 Holloway Ave., San Francisco, CA, ten-week commitment (May 18-Aug. 1), monologue is an asset. this audition. 94132. dorm room, and fourteen meals a week. ••Pays: $457/wk. Equity SPT 6 Contract. ••Prepare one two minute contemporary ••Send submissions to she.thefilm2018@ monologue. Bring picture and resume. To gmail.com. ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’ ‘Byhalia, Mississippi’ sign up for an audition slot, Equity mem- ••More specific info available upon the ••Casting Equity actors for “A Streetcar ••Casting Equity actors for “Byhalia, bers visit http://commshakes.org/about/ request. Must be able to read and speak Named Desire.” Mississippi.” Synopsis: Jim and Laurel auditions. Online submission through this Chinese (Mandarin). ••Company: Le Petit Theatre du Vieux. Parker are about to become new parents. website preferred. Questions to audi- ••Paid. Credit, meals, travel expenses, and Staff: Max Williams, dir. They are broke. They are loud. They are [email protected]. Phone if neces- copy provided. ••Rehearsals TBD at Lusher High School; “proud white trash.” When Laurel gives sary: (781) 239-5974. Parking permit will runs Mar. 9-25 or 31, 2018 in New birth to their long overdue child, she and be provided. Free parking available in Orleans, LA. Jim are faced with the biggest challenge Trim Lot. Check in in Carling-Sorenson ••Seeking—Blanche DuBois: female, of their lives. Byhalia, Mississippi explores theater lobby. For more info, visit comm- NATIONAL/ 30-39, all ethnicities. Stella Kowalski: a devoted couple in the midst of turmoil shakes.org. female, 20-39, all ethnicities. Stanley and a town with a racially-charged past ••Pays $485/wk. Equity LOA Agreement. REGIONAL Kowalski: male, 30-39, all ethnicities. that finds its way into the present. Harold Mitchell (Mitch): male, 30-49, all ••Company: Off the Wall Productions. Creede Repertory Theatre ethnicities. Eunice Hubbell: female, Staff: Evan Linder writer; Hans Gruenert, 2018 Season 40-59, all ethnicities. Steve Hubbell: prod.; Ingrid Sonnichsen, dir.; Virginia Wall ••Casting the Creede Repertory Theatre male, 40-59, all ethnicities. Pablo Gruenert, exec. dir. 2018 Season. Season includes “The Gonzales: male, 20-49, Latino/Hispanic. ••Rehearsals begin Mar. 26, 2018; runs Wizard of Oz (RSC. Emily Van Fleet, dir.; PLAYS A Young Collector: 18+, all ethnicities. Apr. 20-May 5, 2018 (ten performances) Ian LeRoy, music dir.; Bethany Talley, Strange Man (The Doctor): male, 40-79, in Carnegie, PA. choreo. Rehearsals begin May 26, 2018; 2018 Texas Shakespeare all ethnicities. Strange Woman (The ••Seeking—Jim: male, 25-35, Caucasian. runs June 29-Aug. 26, 2018), “Barefoot In Festival Nurse): female, 18+, all ethnicities. A Ayesha: female, 25-35, African The Park” (Michael Perlman, dir. ••Accepting electronic audition submis- Flower Seller: female, 18+, Latino/ American, African Descent. Laurel: Rehearsals begin May 8, 2018; runs May sions for the 2018 Texas Shakespeare Hispanic. Residents Of The French female, 25-35, Caucasian. Karl: male, 25-Aug. 9, 2018), “Miss Holmes” (Jessica Festival, its 33rd season. Season Quarter: males & females, 18+, all 25-35, African American. Celeste: Jackson, dir. Rehearsals begin July 3, includes: “Love’s Labour’s Lost,” ethnicities. female, 50-60, all ethnicities. 2018; runs Aug. 17-Sept. 14, 2018), “9 to “Tartuffe,” “King John,” and 110 In the ••Equity Principal Auditions will be held ••Equity Principal Auditions will be held 5” (Ian LeRoy, music dir. Rehearsals begin Shade.” Roles available include 10 males Dec. 2 from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. (AEA by Dec. 11 from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. (AEA by May 8, 2018; runs June 1-Aug. 26, 2018), and 5 females. Actors are cast in three of appointment) at Lusher High School, appointment; break 2:30-3:30 p.m.) at and “Guadalupe In The Guest Room” the four shows. 5624 Freret St., Studio, New Orleans, LA, Carnegie Stage, 25 W Main St, Carnegie, (Rehearsals begin July 17, 2018; runs Aug. ••Company: Texas Shakespeare Festival. 70115. EPA Procedures are in effect for PA, 15106. An Equity Monitor will not be 17-Sept. 15, 2018). Staff: John Dodd, managing dir. this audition. An Equity Monitor will not provided. The producer will run all ••Company: Creede Repertory Theatre. ••Arrival date is May 18, 2018. All rehears- be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition. ••Season runs in Creede, CO. als and performances are held in Kilgore, aspects of this audition. ••Come prepared with a headshot and ••Seeking—Actor 1: male, 20-39, African TX. Rehearsals begin May 19; shows open ••Sides will be provided upon making an resume, stapled together. Audition will American. Actor 2: female, 20-29, all on four consecutive opening nights on audition appointment, or at the audition consist of cold readings from the script. ethnicities. Actor 3: male, 40-60, Latino/ June 28, 29, 30, and July 1; and then run location if walking-in. Equity members Visually impaired performers may Hispanic. Actor 4: female, 40-60, Latino/ in repertory July 5-29 (Thurs.-Sun.). can schedule an appointment by calling request an advance copy of sides when Hispanic. Actor 5: female, 20-29, all eth- ••Seeking—TSF 2018 Acting Company: Ashley Rose Bailey at (504) 522-2081 making an audition appointment. For an nicities. Actor 6: female, 20-29, all males & females, 21-60, all ethnicities. ext. 1 from M-F, 12-5 p.m. or emailing appointment, AEA members should ethnicities. TSF 2018 Intern Acting Company: males [email protected]. All roles email [email protected]. Equity ••Equity Principal Auditions will be held & females, 18-25, all ethnicities. open to all ethnicites and backgrounds members without appointments will be Dec. 6 from 4-9:30 p.m. (AEA by ••Seeking submissions nationwide. unless specified below. Callbacks Dec. 9 seen throughout the audition day, as time appointment) and Dec. 7 from 9 a.m.-1 ••All electronic submissions must be from 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. permits. Three roles have been cast and p.m. (AEA by appointment) at Newman made through www.texasshakespeare. ••Pays $285/wk. Equity Transitional SPT 2 actors may be considered for possible Center for Theatre Education, 1101 13th com/actors (this form allows you to Agreement. replacements if needed. For auditions, St, Studio 8, Denver, CO, 80204. Check in upload your headshot, resume, and a link meter parking available on the street. No with front desk. An Equity Monitor will to your video audition). Electronic audi- Bluff City Theater Season need to feed the parking meters after 5 not be provided. The producer will run all tion submission deadline is Feb. 16, 2018. ••Casting male and female actors for the p.m. Director Ingrid Sonnichsen and aspects of this audition. ••Casting encourages you to submit your Bluff City Theater 2018 season. Season Executive Director Virginia Wall Gruenert ••Prepare two contrasting monologues video as early as possible for consider- includes: “The Sunset Limited” (Cormac will be in attendance at the EPA. and 32 bars, if singer. For an audition ation and must include: two McCarthy, writer. Contract runs Jan. ••Pays $409/wk. Equity SPT 5 Agreement. appointment, Equity members visit www. Shakespearean monologues, one of 29-Feb. 24, 2018), “My Name is Asher signupgenius.com/ which must be in verse (must submit an Lev” (Aaron Posner, writer. Contract runs Commonwealth Shakespeare go/4090c4fa4a82da46-creede or email audition video; do not link to clips from May 7-June 2, 2018), and the American Company Spring Season Kate Berry at [email protected]. All performances or reels); one optional premiere of “Trees Die Standing Tall” ••Casting Equity actors for the other roles in the season have been cast. monologue from a contemporary play or (Alejandro Casona, writer. Runs June Commonwealth Shakespeare Company For more info, visit CreedeRep.org. a play with heightened language (Moliere, 11-July 7, 2018). Spring 2018 Season. Season includes ••Equity SPT Agreement. Shaw, Sheridan, etc.); at least 32 bars of ••Company: Bluff City Theater. Staff: Alex “Death And The Maiden” (Ariel Dorfman, an appropriate song from a musical in the Freeman, dir.; Sydnie Grosberg Ronga, playwright; Steven Maler, dir.; Rehearsals Greenbrier Valley Theatre style of “110 in the Shade” (Do not sing a dir.; Joe Anderson, prod. begin Jan. 9, 2018; runs Jan. 30-Feb. 11,, 2018 Season cappella; you must include some form of ••Season rehearses and runs in Hannibal, 2018) and “Old Money” (Wendy ••Casting Equity actors-singers for the accompaniment. If you don’t have taped MO. Wasserstein, playwright; Karen Greenbrier Valley Theatre 2018 Season.

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Season includes “An Enemy Of The ••Equity Principal Auditions will be held ‘In The Heights’ People” (Henrik Ibsen, playwright; Dec. 3 from 5-8 p.m. and Dec. 4 from ••Casting a production of “In The Cathey Sawyer, dir. Rehearsals begin 6-9 p.m. at Aurora Fox Arts Center, Audition Heights.” Apr.9, 2018; runs Apr. 27-May 12, 2018), 9900 E. Colfax Ave., Aurora, CO, 80010. ••Company: Pioneer Theatre Company. “A Day In Hollywood, A Night In The Check in at box office/front lobby. An Highlights Staff: Karen Azenberg, artistic dir. PLAYS Ukraine” (Dick Vosburgh, playwright; Equity Monitor will not be provided. The ••Rehearsals begin March 5, 2018; opens Cathey Sawyer, dir.; Kermit Medsker, producer will run all aspects of this MIDWEST March 16. Production runs in Salt Lake music dir. Rehearsals begin May 14, 2018; audition. City, UT. runs June 1-23, 2018), “School For Lies” ••Prepare a one-minute comedic mono- ••Seeking—Usnavi De La Vega: male, (David Ives, playwright; Cathey Sawyer, logue or tell a story about your own fam- 24-30, all ethnicities. Nina Rosario: dir.; adapted from Moliere’s The ily. Sign up through http:// Fri. Dec. 1 female, 19-25, all ethnicities. Kevin

Misanthrope. Rehearsals begin June 25, aurorafoxartscenter.org/category/audi- ‘South Pacific’ (also 12/2) Rosario: male, 40-49, all ethnicities. MUSICALS 2018; runs July 13-28, 2018), “Honky tions or call the Aurora Fox Box Office at ‘Romeo and Juliet’ (also 12/2) Camilia Rosario: female, 40-49, all eth- Tonk Laundry” (Roger Bean, playwright. (303) 739-1970 for an appointment. ‘Monti’ nicities. Benny: male, 24-28, all ethnici- Rehearsals begin July 23, 2018; runs Aug. ••Pays: $245/wk. Equity SPT Contract. ties. Vanessa: female, 24-30, all 23-Sept. 8, 2018), “Julius Caesar” ethnicities. Sonny: male, 20-25, all eth- (William Shakespeare, playwright; ‘The Reluctant Dragon’ Sat. Dec. 2 nicities. Abuela Claudia: female, 60-80, Cathey Sawyer, dir. Rehearsals begin ••Casting Equity actors for “The ‘Subjective is Beauty’ all ethnicities. Daniela: female, 35-45, all Aug. 27, 2018; runs Sept. 21-Oct. 6, Reluctant Dragon.’. ethnicities. Carla: female, 20-29, all eth- 2018), “Bricktop” (World Premiere. ••Company: Theatre Partners LLC. Staff: ‘South Pacific,’ Dancers nicities. Graffiti Pete: male, 20-29, all Cathey Sawyer, playwright-dir. Lisa Valdini, dir.; Tod Booth, prod. ethnicities. Piragua Guy: male, 35-50, all Rehearsals begin Oct. 1, 2018; runs Oct. ••Rehearsals and runs TBD in Sun. Dec. 3 ethnicities. Ensemble: males & females, 26-Nov. 10, 2018), and “The Paisley Jacksonville, FL. ‘Incredible Menarche’ (also 12/4) 18+, all ethnicities. Sisters Christmas Special” (Jim Ansart, ••Seeking—Equity Actors: males & ••Equity Principal Auditions will be held Joel Benjamin, Bret Silverman, and Steve females, 18+, all ethnicities. ‘The Hunchback of Notre Dame’ Dec. 2 from 2-5 p.m. (by sign-up sheet) Silverman, book; Bret Silverman, music; ••Equity Principal Auditions will be held ‘Over the River ... Woods’ (also 12/4) at Pioneer Theatre Company, 300 S. Jim Ansart, Joel Benjamin, and Bret Dec. 19 from 12-4 p.m. at Alhambra 1400 E., University of Utah, West Fine Silverman, lyrics. Rehearsals begin Nov. Dinner Theatre, 12000 Beach Blvd., Arts Building - rm. 240, Salt Lake City, 19, 2018; runs Dec. 7-22, 2018). Jacksonville, FL, 32246. An Equity Mon. Dec. 4 UT, 84112. A sign-up sheet will be posted ••Company: Greenbrier Valley Theatre. Monitor will not be provided. The pro- ‘Meals 4 Monologues’ (also 12/5) in room 325. An Equity Monitor will not Staff: Cathey Sawyer, artistic dir.; Kim ducer will run all aspects of this audition. ‘Drowsy Chaperone’ be provided. The producer will run all Morgan Dean, assoc. artistic dir.; Kermit ••Auditions will entail improvisation. aspects of this audition. ‘Living on Love’ Medsker, musical dir. Provide head shot and resume. No ••Each audition slot is three minutes, ••Season runs in Lewisburg, WV. appointments. Actors seen on first come, Peninsula Players Theatre singing only. Prepare a classic or contem- ••Seeking—Equity Actors/Singers: males first seen basis. Equity members have Bluff City Theater 2018 Season porary musical theatre piece appropriate & females, 18+, all ethnicities. priority. Non-Equity actors may also be ‘Legally Blonde’ (also 12/5) for the show. Accompanist will be pro- ••Equity Principal Auditions will be held seen as time permits. This show runs ran- vided. For more info, visit pioneertheatre. Dec. 14 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (AEA by domly throughout the year, so actors org. appointment; lunch 1-2 p.m.) and Dec. 15 must be local and have daytime For the full auditions calendar, ••Pays: $887/wk. Equity LORT Contract. from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (AEA by appointment; flexibility. visit backstage.com/auditions lunch 1-2 p.m.) at Greenbrier Valley ••Pays $102 per performance Equity TYA ‘In the Heights’ & ‘How to Theatre, 1038 Washington St E, Agreement. Succeed in Business Without Lewisburg, WV, 24901. An Equity Monitor Really Trying’ will not be provided. The producer will ‘Twelfth Night’ auditions. For more info, visit pioneerthe- ••Casting “In the Heights” (Stephanie run all aspects of this audition. ••Casting a production of Shakespeare’s atre.org. Klemons, dir.-choreo.; Zachary Dietz, ••Prepare two brief contrasting mono- “Twelfth Night.” ••Pays: $887/wk. Equity LORT Contract. musical dir. Rehearsals begin Mar. 5, 2018 logues, or two contrasting 16-bar musical ••Company: Pioneer Theatre Company. in NYC; runs Mar. 21-25, 2018 in DC) and selections or a brief monologue and a 16 Staff: Karen Azenberg, artistic dir. “How to Succeed in Business Without bar musical selection. If singing, bring ••Rehearsals begin Mar. 5; dry tech: Mar. Really Trying” (Rehearsals begin May 21, sheet music. Bring picture and resume. 23; first 10/12: Mar. 24; runs Mar. 30-Apr. 2018 in NYC; runs June 6-10, 2018 in DC) For an audition appointment, Equity 14 in Salt Lake City, UT. MUSICALS as part of the upcoming 2018 Broadway members email [email protected] with ••Seeking—Viola: female, 18-28, all eth- Center Stage Season at The Kennedy desired date and time to schedule an nicities. Sebastien: male, 20-30, all eth- ‘Fun Home’ Center. The Kennedy Center’s Broadway appointment. AEA members without nicities. Olivia: female, 18-28, all ••Casting the child roles for a production Center Stage series presents fully staged appointments will be seen as time per- ethnicities. Malvolio: male, 45+, all eth- of “Fun Home.” concert versions of beloved musicals, mits each day. nicities. Maria: female, 35+, all ethnici- ••Company: Zoetic Stage, Inc. Staff: including a full orchestra & chorus. ••Pays $362/wk. Equity LOA Agreement. ties. Sir Toby Belch: male, 40+, all Stuart Meltzer, artistic dir.; Eric Alsford, ••Company: The Kennedy Center. Staff: ethnicities. Sir Andrew Aguecheek: male, musical dir.; Lisa Kron, book & lyrics; Jeffrey Finn, prod.; Laura Stanczyk (Brick ‘Real Women Have Curves’ 35+, all ethnicities. Feste: male, 50+, all Jeanie Tesori, music. Wall Theatrical LLC), casting. ••Casting “Real Women Have Curves.” ethnicities. Fabian: males & females, ••Rehearsals begin Mar. 20, 2018; runs ••Runs at the Kennedy Center in Synopsis: An ensemble of spirited actors 25-40, all ethnicities. Antonio: male, Apr. 12-May 13 in Miami, FL. Washington, DC. tell the story of five women in a tiny sew- 30-37, all ethnicities. Captain of the ••Seeking—Small Alison: female, 6-9, all ••Seeking—Equity Actors: 18+, all ethnici- ing factory in East L.A. The play explores Wrecked Ship/Olivia’s Priest, Sir Topas/ ethnicities. Christian Bechdel: male, ties, for various roles. family values, gender politics, and the Mardi Gras Reveler: male, 50-60, all eth- 9-11, all ethnicities. John Bechdel: male, ••Equity Principal Auditions will be held Latina immigrant experience. The action nicities. Officer Valentine/Mardi Gras 5-7, all ethnicities. Dec. 11 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (sign-in, 9 of the play occurs over the course of five Reveler: male, 25-45, all ethnicities. ••Auditions will be held by appt. Dec. 11 a.m. in front of the Kennedy Center hot summer days at the factory, as the Officer Curio/Mardi Gras Reveler: male, from 5-9 p.m. at Adrienne Arsht Center Opera House; lunch, 1-2 p.m.) at Kennedy women talk about their lives, fears, and 35-55, all ethnicities. Sailor/Maids to for the Performing Arts, 1300 Biscayne Center, 2700 F St. NW, Washington, DC, deepest desires while attempting to Olivia/Mardi Gras Revelers: female, Blvd., Knight Concert Hall Lobby, Miami, 20566. An Equity Monitor will not be pro- meet impossible production deadlines. 18-30, all ethnicities. Sailor/Cadets to FL, 33132. An Equity Monitor will not be vided. The producer will run all aspects of ••Company: Aurora Fox Arts Center. Staff: Orsino/Mardi Gras Revelers: male, 18-30, provided. The producer will run all this audition. Melissa Lucero McCarl, dir.; Josefina all ethnicities. aspects of this audition. ••Prepare a brief song appropriate to the Lopez, writer. ••Equity Principal Auditions will be held ••For an appointment, email rsvp@zoetic- season. Bring sheet music; an accompa- ••Rehearsals begin Jan. 22, 2018; tech Dec. 1 from 12-4 p.m. at Pioneer Theatre stage.com. Bring two copies of your nist will be provided. Bring a headshot Feb. 16; runs Feb. 23-Mar. 18 in Aurora, Company, 300 S. 1400 E., University of headshot/resume and your book. and resume, stapled together. CO. Utah, Large Rehearsal Hall, Salt Lake ••Girls: Prepare a contemporary musical ••Diverse actors of all ethnicities are ••Seeking—Ana: female, 18, all ethnici- City, UT, 84112. An Equity Monitor will theater or pop song and be prepared to highly encouraged to attend. Nonunion ties. Estela: female, 34, all ethnicities. not be provided. The producer will run all sing “Ring of Keys.” Boys: Prepare a brief performers also encouraged to attend Carmen: female, 50, all ethnicities. aspects of this audition. contemporary musical theater or pop and will be seen time permitting. Pancha: female, 32, all ethnicities. Rosali: ••Each audition slot is three minutes. song. For more info, visit zoeticstage.org. ••Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimina- female, 29, all ethnicities. Sides will be available one week prior to ••Pays: $461/wk. Equity SPT. tion. Equity is committed to diversity and

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encourages all its employers to engage in ••Equity Members may sign up in the por- encourages all its employers to engage in ••Shoots December in Atlanta, GA. a policy of equal employment opportu- tal. Dial 011 at front door. Prepare 32 bars a policy of equal employment opportu- ••Seeking—Hot Clubbers: males & nity designed to promote a positive in the style of the show. Bring sheet nity designed to promote a positive females, 18-30, all ethnicities. model of inclusion. As such, Equity music in your key. Accompanist will be model of inclusion. As such, Equity ••Seeking submissions from GA. encourages performers of all ethnicities, provided. Bring current headshot and encourages performers of all ethnicities, ••Send submissions to ShaftExtras@ gender identities, and ages, as well as resume. Drury Lane Productions is an gender identities, and ages, as well as gmail.com. performers with disabilities, to attend Equal Opportunity Employer. performers with disabilities, to attend ••Include recent photo and contact info. every audition. ••Pays: $737/wk. Equity Special every audition. ••Some pay. ••Pays $1275/wk. Equity Special Agreement. ••Pays $694/wk. Equity COST Agreement. Agreement Favored Nations. ‘The Drowsy Chaperone’ & MUSICALS ‘Jekyll & Hyde’ ‘Living On Love’ ••Casting Equity performers for “Jekyll & ••Casting Equity actor-singers for “The SCRIPTED TV & Hyde.” Drowsy Chaperone” (Matt Crowle, dir.- FEATURE FILMS ••Company: Casa Manana, Inc. Staff: choreo. Rehearsals begin July 5, 2018; VIDEO Wally Jones, prod.; Tee Scatuorchio, dir.; runs July 25-Aug. 12, 2018) and “Living ‘Avengers: Infinity War’ Jeremy Dumont, choreo.; James On Love” (Rehearsals begin July 26, 2018; ••Casting the Marvel Studios feature film ‘Atlanta’ Cunningham, music dir. runs Aug. 15-Sept. 2, 2018). “Avengers: Infinity War” (shooting title: ••Casting the FX TV series “Atlanta,” star- ••Rehearsals begin Feb. 19, 2018; runs ••Company: Peninsula Players Theatre “Mary Lou”), starring Robert Downey Jr., ring Donald Glover & Brian Tyree Henry. Mar. 2-11, 2018 at Casa Manana Theatre Foundation, Inc. Staff: Greg Vinkler, Scarlett Johansson, Chris Hemsworth, Project description: “Follows two cousins

FILM in Fort Worth, TX. artistic dir. Chris Pratt, Benedict Cumberbatch, with different views on art versus com- ••Seeking—Henry Jekyll/Edward Hyde: ••Runs in Fish Creek, WI. Samuel L. Jackson & Josh Brolin. Project merce on their way up through the male, 18+, all ethnicities. Emma Carew : ••Seeking—Equity Performers: males & description: “Widely believed to be Atlanta rap scene.” female, 18+, all ethnicities. Lucy Harris: females, 18+, all ethnicities. inspired by the 1991 Marvel Comics mini- ••Company: FX, Catrett Locke Casting. female, 18+, all ethnicities. John ••Equity Principal Auditions will be held series ‘Infinity Gauntlet,’ [it] has been Staff: Donald Glover, exec. prod. Utterson : male, 18+, all ethnicities. Sir Dec. 4 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (actors; lunch, described by Joe Russo as an event in ••Shoots Dec. 5, in Atlanta, GA. Danvers Carew: male, 18+, all ethnicities. 1-2 p.m.), Dec. 7 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. which the entire Marvel Cinematic ••Seeking—European Airline Passengers: TV & VIDEO TV Simon Stride : male, 18+, all ethnicities. (actors; lunch, 1-2 p.m.) and Dec. 11 from Universe up to that point will unite ‘to males & females, 18-50, all ethnicities, to Lord Savage: male, 18+, all ethnicities. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (singers; lunch, 1-2 p.m.) at battle the greatest threat to the world portray travelers at an international air- Bishop Of Basingstoke: male, 18+, all Actors’ Equity Association, 557 W and universe that you’ve ever seen.’” port. Flight Attendants: female, 18-39, ethnicities. Lady Beaconsfield : female, Randolph St., Chicago, IL, 60661. Dial 011 ••Company: Marvel Studios, Walt Disney all ethnicities, with real life flight atten- 18+, all ethnicities. at front door. EPA Procedures are in Studios Motion Pictures. Central Casting dant experience. ••Equity Principal Auditions will be held effect for these auditions. An Equity Georgia. Staff: Anthony Russo & Joe ••Seeking submissions from GA. Nov. 30 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (AEA by Monitor will be provided. Russo, dirs. ••Send submissions to Submissions@ appointment; lunch 1-2 p.m.) at Casa ••Actors (Dec. 4 & 7): Prepare two short ••Shoots Dec. 8, 11, 15 & Jan. 8, in Atlanta, CatrettCasting.com. Manana, 3101 W Lancaster Ave, Fort contrasting appropriate monologues (can GA. ••To apply, submit three clear, well-lit, Worth, TX, 76107. An Equity Monitor will be from the season). No Shakespeare. ••Seeking—Asian Fighters: males & recent photos of yourself, name, age, not be provided. The producer will run all Singing auditions will be held Dec. 11. females, 30-59, Asian, good shape, height, weight, and current phone aspects of this audition. Singers: Prepare 32 bars of a song in the women must have long hair, natural col- number. ••For an audition appointment, Equity style of the show and/or a particular ors only, dress size 0-6, men longer hair ••Pays $64/8 hours. members email faye.austin@casama- character in the show. Songs from “The preferred, 5’7” – 6’1”, max coat size 46. nana.org Prepare a short song in the style Drowsy Chaperone” or “Living On Love” ••Seeking submissions from GA. ‘Chicago Fire’ of the show. Bring sheet music. are perfectly acceptable. Equity ••Send submissions to MaryLou@ ••Casting “Chicago Fire,” an NBC TV Accompanist will be provided but will not Members can schedule an appointment CentralCasting.com. series. Project description: “The story of transpose. through the member portal beginning ••To apply, submit two current photos, firefighters in Chicago, both on a per- ••Pays $694/wk. Equity COST Agreement. Monday, Dec. 4 at noon. name, height, weight, sizes, phone num- sonal and professional level.” ••Pays $756/wk. Equity CORST Z ber and experience. ••Company: NBC Universal, Dick Wolf ‘South Pacific’ Agreement. ••Pays $100/8 hours. Productions, Joan Philo Casting. Staff: ••Seeking strong, diverse male, female, Joan Philo, casting dir. and gender expansive actors/singers/ ‘First Man’ ••Molly’s Bar extras shoot Dec. 1.; all oth- dancers for the upcoming production of ••Casting the DreamWorks feature film ers shoot Dec. 4, in Chicago, IL. “South Pacific.” “First Man,” starring Ryan Gosling and ••Seeking—Joggers: males & females, ••Company: Drury Lane Oakbrook CHORUS CALLS Kyle Chandler. Project description: “A 20-69, all ethnicities. People with Cars: Theatre. Staff: Victor Moag, dir.; Otis look at the life of the astronaut, Neil 20-69, all ethnicities. Molly’s Bar Extras: Sallid, choreo.; Matthew Carney, casting ‘Jekyll & Hyde,’ Dancers Armstrong, and the legendary space mis- males & females, 20-59, all ethnicities, dir.; Roberta Duchak, music dir. ••Casting dancers “Jekyll & Hyde.” sion that led him to become the first man shoots Dec. 1. Students: males & females, ••Rehearsals begin Mar. 12, 2018; runs ••Company: Casa Manana, Inc. Staff: to walk on the Moon on July 20, 1969.” 20-69, all ethnicities. Construction Apr. 5-June 17 in Oakbrook Terrace, IL. Wally Jones, prod.; Tee Scatuorchio, dir.; ••Company: DreamWorks, Universal Workers: males & females, 20-69, all ••Seeking—Ensign Nellie Forbush (US Jeremy Dumont, choreo.; James Pictures. Staff: Damien Chazelle (“La La ethnicities. Navy): 20-29, all ethnicities. Emile de Cunningham, music dir. Land”), dir.; Rose Locke, casting dir. ••Seeking submissions from IL. Becque: 40-49, all ethnicities. Ngana: ••Rehearsals begin Feb. 19, 2018; runs ••Shoots Dec. 4, in Atlanta, GA. ••Send submissions to Fireseason6at@ 9-13, Southeast Asian / Pacific Islander. Mar. 3-11, 2018 at Casa Manana Theatre ••Seeking—African-American Protesters: gmail.com. Jerome: 7-10, Southeast Asian / Pacific in Fort Worth, TX. males & females, 18-80, African ••Submit pix, height, weight, age, phone Islander. Henry: 20-39, all ethnicities. ••Seeking—Female Performers Who Move American, males with hair on heads, so number, city, state, and clothing sizes. Bloody Mary: 40-49, Southeast Asian / Well: female, 18+, all ethnicities. no shaved heads, women with natural ••Pay starts at $88/8 hours. Pacific Islander. Liat: 20-29, Southeast ••Equity Chorus Calls will be held Dec. 1 at hair. Asian / Pacific Islander. Luther Billis: 18+, 10 a.m. at Casa Manana, 3101 W ••Seeking submissions from GA. ‘Kevin (Probably) Saves the all ethnicities. “Stewpot” George: 20-29, Lancaster Ave, Fort Worth, TX, 76107. An ••Send submissions to extras@ World’ all ethnicities. “Professor”: 20-39, all Equity Monitor will not be provided. The RoseLockeCasting.com. ••Casting for the ABC TV series “Kevin ethnicities. Lt. Joseph Cable: 20-39, all producer will run all aspects of this ••To apply, submit pics (head, body & pro- (Probably) Saves the World,” starring ethnicities. Capt. George Brackett (US audition. file), age, height, weight, and all contact Jason Ritter and JoAnna Garcia Swisher. Navy): 30-49, all ethnicities. Cmdr. ••For an audition appointment, email faye. info. ••Company: ABC, Casting Taylormade. William Harbison (US Navy): 30-49, all [email protected]. ••Pays $64/8 hours. Staff: Tara Butters, exec. prod.; Heather ethnicities. ••Character Dancers should be prepared Taylor, casting dir. ••Equity Principal Auditions will be held to sing - prepare short solo in a style of ‘Son of Shaft’ ••Shoots Dec. 5, in Atlanta, GA. Dec. 1 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Actors’ the show; bring sheet music, an accom- ••Casting for the feature film “Son of ••Seeking—Court Trial Audience: males & Equity Association - Chicago Member panist will be provided. Bring picture and Shaft,” starring Samuel L. Jackson. females, 25-70, all ethnicities, director is Center, 557 W Randolph St, 1st fl., resume stapled together. For more info, Project description: “A reboot of the hand selecting the people that work in Chicago, IL, 60661. EPA Procedures are in visit www.casamanana.org. 1970s action film, ‘Shaft.’” this courtroom scene, as everyone in the effect for this audition. An Equity ••Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimina- ••Company: New Line Cinema. Extras audience gets up and starts to talk about Monitor will be provided. tion. Equity is committed to diversity and Casting Atlanta. Staff: Tim Story, dir. all the good things that the person on the

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stand has done for them, and why they ••Seeking—Medical Professional: males & 20-second video audition based on the should not be convicted. females, 25-45, all ethnicities, will COMPETITIONS character breakdowns between Nov. ••Seeking submissions from GA. deliver/read lines into camera, describing 20-Dec. 4, 2017. Be sure to write #the- ••To apply, complete the online applica- the services and facilities that Premiere ‘Canaan Land’ meeting and the option you chose tion at www.tinyurl.com/castingtmkevin. Point offers. ••Seeking talent for Clapit’s #richardrossi (Option 1, 2 or 3). Invite your family, ••Pays $68/8 hours. ••Seeking submissions from IL. open call, the two winners of which will friends & fans over text, email, and social ••Send submissions to casting@purei. receive speaking roles in “Canaan Land” a media to download clapit and “clap” ‘Miracle Workers’ com. new feature film by award-winning direc- (vote) for your performance. Executive ••Casting for the TBS series “Miracle ••Submit a quick, self-taped video tor, Richard Rossi. “Canaan Land,” is a Producer Howard Nash, Director Russ Workers,” starring Daniel Radcliffe & audition. drama about a female faith-healing Emanuel, and Executive Producers Mary Steve Buscemi. Project description: “An ••Pays: $650/day (shoot duration less evangelist who falls in love with a con Jane Bulseco & PJ Bedwell will choose angel wants to protect the human race than one full day). man. Community director states: “Clapit one male winner from the top five most from destruction.” is the talent discovery app that removes clapped male auditions and one female ••Company: TBS, Casting TaylorMade. the barriers between actors and winner from the top five most clapped Staff: Lorne Michaels, exec. prod.; Simon Hollywood decision makers. There is no female auditions. Rich, writer. charge to download clapit or enter the ••Visit YouTube and watch: “The Meeting” ••Shoots Dec. 6, in Norcross, GA. STAGE STAFF & contest. Important: Clapit reserves the Webisode 1 and 2 and then improvise and ••Seeking—Workers Of Heaven: males & right to disqualify any Entrant in breach audition based on one of the following females, 20-49, all ethnicities. Golf Cart TECH of Section 6 of the Official Rules posted options: Do an impersonation of one of Driver: males & females, 20-49, all on clapit.com.” the characters; improvise the inner ethnicities. ‘Smokey Joe’s Cafe’ ••Company: clapit. Staff: Heidi Misken, monologue of one of the characters; or ••Seeking submissions from GA. ••Seeking Equity stage manager for clapit community dir. create a character you feel would make a ••To apply, complete the online form at: “Smokey Joe’s Cafe.” ••Shoots January 2018 in L.A. positive contribution to the next www.castingtaylormade.com/castings. ••Company: TexARTS Assoc for Visual & ••Seeking—Options 1 & 2: males & webisode ••Pay is $68/8 hrs. Performing Arts. Staff: Kimberly Schafer, females, 13+, all ethnicities, for your ••Community director states: “The win- dir. Jarret Mallon, prod. 20-second audition submission impro- ners will receive an all-expenses-paid ‘Star’ ••Rehearses Jan. 29-Feb. 10, 2018 at vise a monologue based on one of the trip to NYC for the shoot. Must be 13+ ••Casting season two of the FOX TV series, TexARTS in Lakeway; tech Feb. 12-14, following options:Option 1: You are a col- and a legal resident of the USA to enter. & VIDEO TV “Star,” starring Jude Demorest, Brittany 2018; runs Feb. 15-Mar. 4, 2018 at lege news reporter pitching your story Actors can be union or nonunion and O’Grady, Queen Latifah & Benjamin Bratt. TexARTS Kam and James Morris Theatre about exposing a religious con man to a will receive credit in the episode and on Project description: “A trio of women in Austin, TX. skeptical editor.Option 2: You are a con the web series’ IMDb page, plus a copy form a musical group in Atlanta.” ••Seeking—Equity Stage Manager: males artist trying to make someone fall in love of the completed project. Union actors ••Company: 20th Century Fox Television, & females, 18+, all ethnicities. with you. will also receive deferred payment Central Casting Georgia. Staff: Lee ••Seeking submissions from TX. ••Seeking submissions nationwide. under the SAG-AFTRA New Media

Daniels, exec. prod. ••For consideration, email employment@ ••To apply: Download clapit from the Agreement. There is no charge to COMMERCIAL ••Shoots Dec. 5, in Atlanta, GA. tex-arts.org or mail Tex-Arts, 2300 iTunes App Store, post one 20-second download clapit or enter the contest. ••Seeking—Performance Attendees: Lohman’s Spur, Ste. 160, Lakeway, TX video audition based on one of the char- Clapit reserves the right to disqualify males & females, 21-39, all ethnicities. 78734.Submissions deadline is Dec. 8. acter breakdowns between Nov. 30-Dec. any Entrant in breach of Section 6 of Bodyguards: male, 21-49, all ethnicities. For more info, visit ex-arts.org. 20, 2017. Be sure to write #richardrossi the Official Rules on clapit.com. ••Seeking submissions from GA. ••Pays $291/wk. Equity SPT Agreement. and the option you chose (Option 1 or 2) Sponsored by Actors Connection.” ••Send submissions to Star@centralcast- in the title. Then, invite your family, ing.com. friends & fans over text, email & social ••To apply, submit a recent picture. media to download clapit and “clap” Include your name, number, age, avail- (vote) for your performance. Director ability, and location. WORKSHOPS Richard Rossi will choose one male winner FESTIVALS & ••Pays $68/8 hours. from the top five most clapped male Macbeth Workshop in Birnam auditions and one female winner from the EVENTS Untitled Tyler Perry TV Series Wood, Scotland top five most clapped female auditions. ••Casting for an untitled Tyler Perry TV ••Seeking US, UK, & EU participants for an ••The winners will receive an all-expenses Cinnamon Bear Cruises series. onsite 10-day training & performance paid trip to Los Angeles for the shoot, ••Seeking an energetic crew for ••Company: Tyler Perry Productions. workshop of “Macbeth” in Scotland. credit in the film and on the films’ IMDb Cinnamon Bear Cruises. Cruises start the Staff: Tyler Perry, exec. prod. Company states: “Train in Edinburgh, page, plus a copy of the completed weekend of Nov. 25/26 and run through ••Shoots mid-December, in Atlanta, GA. Perform in Edinburgh and in historic project. Dec. 27, with emphasis on the weekends. ••Seeking—African-American Girls: Birnam Wood, Scotland, Shakespeare’s Costume characters include elves, jest- female, 10-12, African American, home of the witches. Training includes ‘The Meeting’ ers, and fairies. Ethnically Ambiguous / Mixed Race, light instruction from OSC director Ron Song ••Seeking participants for clapit’s #the- ••Company: Portland Spirit. Staff: Geoerl skinned & light eyed female and two any Destro, movement, voice and text work meeting open call. Two winners will Niles, HR mgr. complected African-American females. developed at RADA and the RSC, a receive speaking roles in an episode of ••Works Nov. 25/26-Dec. 27 in Portland, ••Seeking submissions from GA. Master Class and several actor training “The Meeting,” a web series by executive OR. ••Send submissions to Submissions. sessions currently planned with former producer Howard Nash, director Russ ••Seeking—Story Book Characters: 18+, [email protected]. RADA instructor and Globe director Emanuel, and executive producers Mary all ethnicities, entertaining roles but also ••To apply, submit headshot, resume, and Malcolm McKay, who has taught Mark Jane Bulseco and PJ Bedwell. include set-up and tear-down. a direct contact number. Rylance, Fiona Shaw, Kenneth Branagh, ••Clapit community director states: ••Seeking submissions from OR. ••Some pay. Ralph Fiennes.”. “Clapit is the talent discovery app that ••For consideration, email your interest ••Company: Oxford Shakespeare removes the barriers between actors and and resume to [email protected]. Company. Staff: Ron Song Destro, artis- Hollywood decision makers.” Requirements include: Must be at least tic dir. ••Company: clapit. Staff: Heidi Misken, 16 years old; pre-employment drug test/ ••Workshop runs July 9-18, 2018 in clapit community dir. random drug testing (this includes mari-

LOCAL Scotland. ••February 2018 in NYC. juana); must be physically able to carry GIGS ••Seeking—All Roles: males & females, ••Seeking—Options 1, 2, & 3: males & up to 45lbs and walk stairs easily; must COMMERCIALS 18+, all ethnicities. females, 13+, all ethnicities, “The be able to help passengers up and down ••Seeking submissions nationwide. Meeting” is a comedy series about a our ramps in wheelchairs; must be able Premiere Point Ambulatory ••Send submissions to destro@oxford- group of wannabe screenwriters who to provide superior customer service and Infusion Center Commercial shakespeare.org. meet once a week to discuss what they be able to work in a team environment; ••Seeking talent for a medical facility ••To submit, visit http://onsiteshake- aren’t doing. Their “discussions” usually holiday and weekend availability is a commercial. The commercial will be an speare.org. deteriorate into nonsense, or meetings must, as well as commitment to EVENTS EVENTS overview of the services and facilities ••$740 workshop fee required. Travel is that have absolutely nothing to do with Saturday and/or Sunday Cinnamon Bear that Premiere Point offers. not included. Company states: “Since the writing a screenplay. Cruises with some availability for the ••Company: PUREi. Staff: Matthew production in Scotland is the result of a ••Seeking submissions nationwide. weekday cruises as well; background Levandoski, dir.-prod. master class, both union and nonunion ••For consideration, download clapit from check required. ••Shoots TBD in Chicago, IL. actors may participate.” the iTunes App Store and post one ••Pays:$13.25/hr. (seasonal).

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Q: Is it unrealistic to get a manager before I have an agent? —@ITSLEESAASHLEY

Not unrealistic at all! Every actor is different and in a different stage of his or her career. If you find yourself without an agent, that doesn’t mean you are new to the business. For several reasons, any actor can find themselves without an agent during their career: a falling-out, a direction change, a location change, even the OUR EXPERT I’m-taking-a-break-from-acting scenario. Tammy Hunt is a Los Angeles–based manager It is totally fine to seek a manager even if you don’t have an agent. That said, you must have realistic and Backstage Expert. expectations of having a manager versus an agent before acquiring your first (or next) agent.

Managers will advise you on your career and image related to photos, social media, website, and general day- to-day planning and strategy to help you gain your foothold in the industry. Agents are the ones who gather casting opportunities and negotiate the deals and contracts on your behalf.

A good manager can help you get an agent so your career is a team effort and you feel the most productive in pursuing all of what you want to accomplish in your career as an actor.

For new actors, it may even be a better fit to start with a manager instead of an agent to get a sense of what you want in an agent and what your goals are.

A manager will assess your current skill set and encourage you to add certain elements to your list of skills so that you’re better equipped to be cast in more roles. They can advise you on various workshops or coaches, adding more dialects to your résumé, and stepping outside your comfort zone by being more well-rounded in areas you’re currently lacking. The views expressed in this article are solely that of the More often than not, having a manager can assist with your perspective of the business and give you a realistic individual(s) providing them, vision based on where your aspirations are with your career, so it’s totally your call. and do not necessarily reflect • the opinions of Backstage or its staff. * Submit questions for our Experts on Backstage’s Facebook or Twitter accounts or via our forums page at backstage.com/forums!

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