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COVER STORY 16 the Host with the Most (Jobs) carson Daly finds his voice on radio and television FEATURES 20 playing Yourself acting and hosting are similar—but be aware of the differences

22 throwing the spotlight 15 wayne Brady knows the key to being a successful host—make UPSTAGE everybody else look good

NEWS 05 take Five what to see and where to go DOWNSTAGE in the week ahead CASTING auren Harper 07 top news 25 new York tristate Pay-for-play casting? Notices audition highlights 08 casting and stage sag-aftra v. Kickstarter 16 31 california Notices

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told Backstage. “I’ve done quite a few commercials. But to get that kind of role in a Downey film—and from casting people in Las Vegas—kind of challenges credibility.” A second New York–based actor told Backstage that ExploreTalent made a similar solicitation to him through email for the same film. “The Judge” started filming in Shelburne Falls, Mass., on May 31, according to local reports. Boston Casting, which is casting extras for the project, told Backstage it didn’t have a contract with ExploreTalent. A spokesman for Warner Bros. said the studio has no relationship with the talent listing service. David Berg, who identified himself to Backstage as ExploreTalent’s business affairs director, said the company doesn’t promise actors work in exchange for its fees. In fact, a disclaimer at the bottom of its website states: “ExploreTalent is not an employment agent or modeling agency “they must have & does not procure, get, thought i just got off promise employment, jobs the pickle boat.” or booking.” —James LeWis, aCtOr “It’s a tool of conve- INDUSTRY nience,” said Berg. “We would be out of business if we weren’t pleasing customers.” Berg noted the company, which says it’s the “world’s largest talent resource,” has an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau, Your Money where 30 complaints have been filed against it since 2010. ExploreTalent, which is based in Las Vegas and owned by Media Entertainment Partners, LLC, has a history of complaints against it. On the consumer advocacy website Ripoff Report or Your Part there are complaints against ExploreTalent dating to 2005. Other users have posted complaints against it on the website aY

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ette online Performers must pay a steep “audition submission ser- agency relations at SAG-AFTRA. U E vice” fee to be considered. To curb those kinds of practices, California lawmakers in service of According to officials with the Casting Society of America, 2009 passed AB 1319, now known as the Krekorian Talent Scam G stat that practice is against its code of conduct for a professional cast- Prevention Act, which placed tight restrictions on what talent ; sa

ia offering pAy- ing director. It may also be a violation of state law. services agencies could promise consumers. James Lewis, a New York–based voiceover actor, said he “California actors should be aware they are protected by [the sCaL for-plAy was contacted in May by ExploreTalent and told the company Krekorian Act], which makes it illegal for any service to charge iam

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On a day, with the shoot slated for June. Lewis was told he just attorney. New York doesn’t have similar legislation. needed to pay the company a fee of $199.50 to complete the In Nevada, the state labor commissioner licenses theatrical

strati registration process. agencies, but an official there said the office would only investi- LLU Firstname Lastname Firstname i “They must have thought I just got off the pickle boat,” Lewis gate if an actor hadn’t been paid for work.

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the hit Broadway revival “the trip to Bountiful” has extended a second time. Audiences can now In ProductIon | see Tony Award winner Cicely Tyson through Oct. 9 at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre.

INDUSTRY Buying Time Through crowd- funding, acTors can geT feaTure roles for a price

By sean J. miller ant a role in the next Zach Braff or James in any way, and it is against what Stories by James Franco,” or the invite to the set and “a cast credit Franco feature? How we stand for,” Richard Hicks, “Veronica Mars” feature. But it role in the movie, and even a W about opposite Kristen president of the Casting Society isn’t ignoring the practice either. line if you would like!” As of July Bell in the upcoming “Veronica of America, told Backstage. The union has been trying to get 5, six donors had committed, Mars” movie? Forget that col- Moreover, SAG-AFTRA the word out. In June, Rodriguez with nine slots still available. lege drama program or those considers the practice a viola- issued a similar warning to pro- The role in the “Veronica time-consuming acting classes: tion of its agreements with ducers during an interview with Mars” feature was also avail- All you need is $5,000–$10,000. producers. “It clearly violates the International Business Times. able for $10,000, although that High-profile crowdfunded the union’s contracts,” Ray Despite the concern of the projects are now hawking paid Rodriguez, assistant national union and the CSA, producers “this is not something parts—speaking roles to any- executive director, contracts, will likely continue to offer paid the csa endorses in any one who can donate a sizable SAG-AFTRA, told Backstage. parts for a compelling reason—it way, and it is against chunk of the thousands neces- “It is important to note that results in large donations. what we stand for.” sary to help finance the film. the practice of selling any For a donor who pledged —RIChARD hICKS, PRESIDENT, Supporters of crowdsourcing employment, including movie $10,000 or more, Braff prom- CASTING SOCIETY OF AmERICA defend the practice, argu- roles, is a violation of California ised on his Kickstarter page, part might hit too close to home ing it’s another tool to help and New York state law, and “I’ll put you in a scene we are for some aspiring perform- independent filmmakers get possibly other states’ laws shooting and write a line just for ers. In the scene, according to their projects financed. as well,” Rodriguez said. you.” That was snapped up. the project’s Kickstarter page, Still, the growth of the prac- The union wouldn’t say if Franco’s project, which is solic- Mars and her “man” are eat- tice is alarming segments of the it’s been in contact with the iting contributions on Indiegogo. ing at a restaurant. The donor entertainment industry. “This is producers of Braff’s “Wish I com, set the bar slightly lower. is the waitress/waiter with one not something the CSA endorses Was Here,” Franco’s “Palo Alto For $5,000, a donor will get an line: “Your check, sir.”

THEATER fights aiDs, the annual event is a favor- dog day afternoon ite of Broadway fans and stars alike and puts a glitzy face to the very real animals Broadway Barks!, the Beloved languishing in New york city shelters. annual pet adoption fair hosted by noted this year, celebrity participants introduc- animal enthusiasts Bernadette Peters ing the pets to be adopted include tony

and Mary tyler Moore, will be held July winners Billy Porter and andrea Mar- RKS!: ANDY KROPA

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outpace the national average in bilingual shows aimed at young smartphone ownership, new web- Latinos for a YouTube channel called sites and independent filmmakers Tutele, agreed that building a rela- once again are seeing these audi- tionship with an audience takes time. ences as an untapped reserve. Launched in 2011, Tutele, which While in the past, targeting these included situation comedy Web audiences has proved lucrative— series, sketches, a soap opera, and when well-executed—for movie current events shows, was shelved studios and television program- one year later when its viewer- mers, time will tell whether the ship didn’t reach the heights of strategy will translate to the Web. other, more viral content offered INDUSTRY One project hoping to gain steam, by Maker Studios. Bugarin said pa. Beckons a website called Whatthefunny. he’s proud of the channel, which filmmakers com, was recently announced has 30,000 subscribers, and the by actor Marlon Wayans, Funny state lawmakers or Die co-founder Randy Adams, “the fastest way have renewed Penn- and others. The site will try to to get viewers is to sylvania’s film and re-create the success of Funny or target people who television tax credit Die with viral comedy targeted aren’t being served.” program for another to black audiences as well as —ERIC DEGGANS, TV AND MEDIA year but have not lifted multiracial “hip-hop” culture. CRITIC, TAMPA BAY TIMES the incentive fund’s “YouTube is great, and you’ll content it offered, but he possibly $60 million cap. find a lot of new talent, but overestimated the enthusiasm his the renewal, which not nurtured talent that was audience would show. He hopes passed the house June handpicked by connoisseurs of the project will be revived as he 30 and the senate July Marlon Wayans humor,” Wayans said. “Young tal- thinks it still has promise. 1, includes some minor ent needs guidance, support, and “Just because the content is in administrative changes resources to refine the material Spanish doesn’t mean everyone who and extends the pro- DIGITAL and help elevate the execution.” speaks Spanish will like your con- gram through 2018. Tampa Bay Times television and tent,” Bugarin said. “You definitely “there’s enough work media critic Eric Deggans said that need time to fully develop a brand.” here for people to start Diversity historically, new television networks At least one hopeful filmmaker, their career, but right such as Fox, WB, or the CW launched Umberto Gonzalez, a self-described now in our area, in order with programming aimed at minor- fan boy blogger for Latino-Review. to fully pursue a career through ity audiences to quickly grab swaths com who goes by the name El in acting many of our of viewers they knew weren’t finding Mayimbe, said millennial Latinos members feel that they content they wanted elsewhere. are starting to establish a homog- have to decide between streaming “This is another way to take a enous American cultural identity. staying here or moving bite out of that apple,” he said. “The Gonzalez has received atten- to a big market like New Web ventures provide fastest way to get viewers is to target tion recently for his nascent media york or L.a.,” stephen people who aren’t being served. company, Mayimbe Media, which Leshinski, executive opportunities for “The challenge is always to build focuses on creating microbudget director of the sag- a steady viewership,” Deggans independent films for Latinos, with aftra Philadelphia AfricAn-AmericAn And said. “It has to make an impact on a plan for digital distribution. Local, told Backstage. black comedy and black culture, “Fragmentation of the Latino “an uncapped film tax LAtino performers and that’s a pretty high bar.” audience is a myth,” he said. credit program would Deggans said striking a chord with “We’re the biggest consumers of bring enough work that Latino audiences has its own chal- popular culture in this country.” performers could stay By derek olson lenges. Since Latino audiences come As of press time, Gonzalez’s here and still support o doubt fueled by research from vastly different backgrounds, first project to seek crowd financ- themselves as actors.” reported on in major media even within the United States, finding through Indiegogo.com, an from 2008 to 2012,

RKS!: ANDY KROPA outlets showing that black ing common cultural threads beyond independent action film titled the earnings doubled for BA n and Latino audiences not the Spanish language is not easy. “Breakneck,” had received less than the Philadelphia Local, he only make up a disproportionately Jai Bugarin, who along with 10 percent of its goal of $109,000 said. “that’s how pow- high percentage of the movie- Maker Studios used a grant awarded and was less than a week away erful the program now

BROADWAY GRAYLOCK JENNIFER ticket-buying public but also by YouTube to develop a slate of from the end of its campaign. is.” —seaN J. MiLLer

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THR_0711_FP.indd 1 7/9/13 3:05 PM Actors share their stories—hear what they have to say at backstage.com/first-person Actor 101 “Being too concerned or judgmental about the choices of the director or the other actors can be a recipe for unhappiness, Quick Tip | frustration, and misbehavior.” —DouGlas clayton, la staGe alliance

[ Inside Job ] Allison Jones Owner and Casting direCtOr, allisOn JOnes Casting

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You have quite the slate of projects. What 1made You Want to get involved With “arrested development” for netflix? that’s a no-brainer. “arrested Development” is great; Mitch Hurwitz is great. Plus, it’s the one show i’ve ever had where on the small parts he just let me cast people. i didn’t have to run them by him. [it’s] really fun, and it’s also the way to get brand-new people on there who you have faith in. our day players tend to be people i just love, and i’m very happy to put them on the show.

What’s something that do You still find 2You’ve learned that 3that actors can You didn’t knoW When surprise You in the You started casting? room, or have You that you should always give seen it all? someone a second or a third they can still surprise chance, because they can come in me. if somebody is way the first time and be terrible and off base, i’ll stop them then they can just get it and be and i’ll have them start good…. especially kids. kids can again, but surprising is really get better quickly. Here’s completely fine. another thing i would like to say: especially in comedy. the in addition to casting kids should never be coached by biggest surprise i get is if hit tv shows “the their parents, ever. they should i didn’t think someone is office” and “veep,” and be as natural as possible. funny and then they’re blockbuster features comedy or drama. funny. such as “Bridesmaids”

utterstock utterstock and “the heat,” sH comedy casting guru allison jones “I will bring people in again and again and again if I is back on board with “arrested Development” believe in them, until they start getting work.” as it reboots on Netflix. Jones: Glenn Haines;

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0711 Cover Story.indd 17 7/10/13 11:23 AM arson Daly is two days away from his 40th birthday. This fact seems impossible, not only because Daly looks boyishly youthful but because many still think of Daly as the voice of a young generation, surrounded by scream- ing teenage girls on MTV’s “Total Request Live.” Even though Daly left “TRL” more than a decade ago, he will always be associated with the phenomenon that transformed him from a Los Angeles radio DJ to a media superstar overnight. Now Daly is everywhere. Wake up in the morning and you can hear him on L.A.’s AMP 97.1 radio show. In primetime, he’s the host of the top-rated singing competition “The Voice,” which recently finished its fourth season on NBC. And for the night owls, Daly can be seen on late-night talk show “Last Call With Carson Daly,” which just wrapped its 12th season. So the obvious question, one Daly has heard endlessly, is where does he find the time? “It sounds worse than it is,” he says of the workload. “First of all, I’m not digging ditches. I have a good perspective on what I do for a living. There’s people who work one job and work a lot harder than I do.” Daly is sitting in his office, having just wrapped his morning show, and he points out there aren’t many jobs where he could come How Carson Daly Came to Love ‘The Voice’ to work in shorts and a T-shirt When Carson Daly was originally the first season. A heavily tattooed and play music. “I hope people approached by nBC about hosting the MMA fighter, Saunders’ audition fas- know I’m so very grateful for the American version of the singing com- cinated Daly. “he started singing ‘Use opportunities I’ve had. There’s petition “The Voice of holland,” he Somebody’ by Kings of Leon and had not a day that goes by that I’m not wasn’t interested. “I said no thanks, this beautiful voice. I was hooked.” thankful for the work that I get.” I don’t want to do karaoke on TV,” he The holland version is more over the Particularly given that Daly says. “I don’t watch ‘American Idol’ or top and colorful than the American ver- never saw himself as someone who any of those shows.” he changed his sion, and one thing Daly zeroed in on would end up on TV. For a brief mind when they showed him a tape of at the beginning was the big red chairs time in high school, he considered the original show. “And they explained that turn when judges select sing- becoming a priest. “That’s been what they were trying to do, which was ers. “I saw those and was like, oh, my a bit overpublicized; it was just be nice to people and actually help God, we gotta get rid of the chairs,” something I thought about,” he them.” he watched footage of a blind he recalls. “Of course, now every- says. “It’s an interesting story when audition with a contestant named Ben body loves the chairs. The chairs have a young kid who thought about Saunders, who would go on to win more Twitter followers than I do.” going to the seminary ends up at MTV playing Marilyn Manson videos.” Faith is still a huge part of his DAN BUSTA “THE VOICE”: TRAE PATTON; “LAST MCCHESNEY; STACIE CALL”: MTV: FRANK MICELOTTA; “LATE NIGHT”: LLOYD BISHOP

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0711 Cover Story.indd 18 7/10/13 11:24 AM and not the person I was talking to.” He’s also grateful that “Last Call” is in the 1:35 a.m. time slot, which gave him an opportunity With Sarah Simmons on “The Voice” With Jay Mohr on “Last Call With Carson Daly” to try things out—and fail. “In the beginning, when I was wearing a suit and doing monologue jokes, it never felt right,” he says. “It was trial and error; you don’t know until you try.” He recalls early days of the show where he would invite guests to his dressing room for a drink after he had interviewed them at his desk. “We would just be sitting around bullshitting, and I would think, ‘Why isn’t the show this?’ ” He got the opportunity to change things up when, in his words, “they took the money away.” As budgets were being cut, he was told he could only have a third of With Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre on MTV’s “Spankin’ New Music Week” the original budget to continue his show. So the biggest expense—the studio—had to go. “But we ended up loving it,” he says. “I felt like I “I’m so grateful to was at MTV. I didn’t have to wear the tie and have the desk.” In addi- be doing the work tion, he was fairly certain his show was about to be canceled. “So I sat I’m doing. And I down with my producer and said, ‘Listen, we’re probably going to don’t feel like I’m a get canceled anyway. We may as well start doing the show we want With Jimmy Fallon on “Late Night With Jimmy Fallon” tool anymore.” to start doing.’ And only when you stare fear and unemployment in the face—and thank God I did because life; “I’m Catholic, so I’m constantly guilty and down and do the imitation for him. “I would be it brought us to where we are now. anxiety-ridden,” he says. He began his career laughing every time,” Daly says. “If you can’t And I love the show where it’s at.” as an intern to Jimmy Kimmel at L.A.’s popular poke fun at yourself, you’re going to be screwed.” Now the show is shot at various radio station KROQ, where neither he nor his A reference in an Eminem song followed, as did locations around town and features boss ever dreamed they would end up late-night a cameo as a psychotic version of himself in long-form interviews with people talk-show hosts. (Daly now does his radio show “Josie and the Pussycats.” And of course, Jason Daly selects. It’s shot with a small from the same building as KROQ, where he Lee’s title character on “My Name Is Earl” learns crew of people who serve as shoot- regularly sees his old co-workers.) Though he about the concept of karma while watching an ers, producers, and editors—or grew up in affluent Santa Monica, Daly says he episode of “Last Call.” It also features a char- as he calls them, “preditors.” How Carson Daly Came to Love ‘The Voice’ didn’t come from money and has been working acter asking, “Who is this Carson Daly? Is he On his 40th birthday, Daly flew since the age of 12. “I was filing EZ tax forms some sort of spiritual leader? A holy man?” To to New York to fill in for Matt Lauer and crashing on friends’ couches and floors for this day, Daly has a jacket from the show whose on “The Today Show”—in other a time,” he recalls, so when he landed his own inside pocket reads “Carson Daly: Holy Man.” words, he was working. But he nighttime show at KROQ he thought he had it When it comes to learning how to host, Daly refuses to call himself a workaholic made. “I was making money, leasing a car…life says it’s all about practice. “It’s just reps. Doing or even look at it as a job. “This is was good. I figured I could just do this for 15 to it,” he says. “There are certain things that make like Disneyland for me,” he says. 20 years.” Then MTV came calling, first for the a good interviewer. I think you have to be inter- “There’s something about turning summer series “Motel California”; then, based ested for the interview to be interesting.” That 40 and spending 15, 20 years in on that, it asked him to move to New York, where is why he considers Howard Stern “the best the business now where finally I “Total Request Live”—and a star—was born. interviewer on the planet,” noting, “At the core, feel like I’ve found jobs that work Daly doesn’t know how he became part of the not only is he a great guy; he has an insatiable well for me. I love radio—which cultural zeitgeist. “A lot of it was just being in appetite to learn about people. And when you’re I have to remind myself of every the right place at the right time,” he says. Soon genuinely interested, you’re going to be an morning when the alarm goes Jimmy Fallon was imitating him on “Saturday amazing interviewer.” He says he learned from off at 4:30. I’m so grateful to Night Live,” once with the line “I’m Carson Daly, bad interviews—and he has them to this day. be doing the work I’m doing.” and I’m a massive tool.” But there were no hard “There have been times where maybe I wasn’t He pauses and allows himself a feelings between the two; Fallon had the office as prepared as I should have been,” he says. “If laugh before adding, “And I don’t next door to Daly in New York and would run there were bad ones, it was definitely my fault feel like I’m a tool anymore.” DAN BUSTA “THE VOICE”: TRAE PATTON; “LAST MCCHESNEY; STACIE CALL”: MTV: FRANK MICELOTTA; “LATE NIGHT”: LLOYD BISHOP

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0711 FEAT.indd 20 7/9/13 10:51 AM teach a class on hosting from time to time, and I always start by trying to nail down what the term “hosting” means. Everyone seems to have a fairly casual idea of it, but so far none of my students has really thought about it much. “It’s where the jobs are,” they say, or “It’s like doing a product pitch in a commercial, but for longer than 30 seconds.” Both are true. But as actors we have to recognize that what hosting jobs require is both similar to and different from acting.

1. Most hosting jobs expect you to play yourself No one taught us how to do this in our bFa programs, and it’s different from playing a character. some actors are actors principally because they want the thrill of “being someone else” and as such may find it difficult to just be themselves. this is not uncommon. dustin Hoffman once told david letterman that he didn’t like doing talk shows because he didn’t feel that he, as dustin, was very interesting. that attitude can get in the way of convincing a producer that you’re the right host for the new travel series. of course, dustin probably doesn’t need that job.

2. insincerity is the death knell 3. hosts talk to an in both acting and hosting inaniMate object If you’re an actor who needs to get lost in a character, you actors feed each other. the “pinch/ouch” of acting should examine how comfortable you are being “onstage” as in a scene is different from the dispassionate stare yourself. as insincere as some hosts may seem, the common of a camera lens. Hosts must be able to talk to that thread in successful hosts is that they aren’t phony. they piece of glass as if they were talking to a real person, may be exaggerated versions of their true selves, but as in and sometimes with the extra challenge of doing it acting, there has to be the presence of truth in the portrayal. while reading words flying by on a teleprompter.

That said, hosting jobs call on traits most actors have, such as no fear

of being the focus of attention, excellent speaking ability, talent for commanding attention, and knowing how to move a story along. and the more “real you” you can project, the better. as a lot, actors are well-suited for hosting jobs because of their already established credentials as performers. best yet, hosting job skills can be practiced at home alone. transcribe a host’s script from a show you like, get a video camera (or even a mir- ror), memorize the lines, and go to town. Most actors will not be able to latch on to that “playing myself” business right away, and you should be honest when you watch yourself trying. after a little practice, you might be surprised to realize that you, just being you, can be really compelling video.

Brad Holbrook is the founder of ActorIntro, which creates video marketing tools for actors. He also trains and coaches actors in on-camera skills. He is a host on the Onion News Network’s parody series “Today Now!” Visit www.actorintro.com. etty Images g all photos: Courtesy brad Holbrook

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ayne Brady won two the room,” he says. “and that’s the benefit I have from being a live performer and doing improv and being a nerd who grew up shy and socially awkward. outstanding talk show So when I’m onstage or hosting, I’m constantly checking in to make sure that the vibe is good.” host Emmy Awards for Brady sees less of a parallel between acting and hosting, though both require

“The Wayne Brady Show,” a certain selflessness to be truly but he draws a fine line between his work on great. While he draws on his that show and his other hosting duties, rang- improv talents for projects ing from the miss america pageant to the such as “the Wayne Brady daytime game show “Let’s make a Deal.” Show,” the skills required “When I was hosting [‘the Wayne Brady Show’], for success by shows I wasn’t hosting,” Brady says. “I was just doing me such as the miss and welcoming people to that space. So I was host- america pageant or ing like if you and I were just kicking back in my “Don’t forget the house.” regardless of the venue, Brady has repeat- Lyrics!” are those of edly proved himself one of the most engaging and a traffic cop, a les- charming of hosts, able to put at ease celebrities son that he learned and game show contestants in silly outfits alike. from his days study- the larger-than-life twinkle so necessary to good ing at orlando’s hosting has been an innate part of Brady’s charisma, Sak comedy Lab. it turns out. even before he gained prominence as “the lesson I’ve a rotating guest on aBc’s improv show “Whose taken is if you make Line Is It anyway?,” Brady incited an instinctual your partner look trust from people looking for an emcee. “When I good, you look amaz- was a singer on cruise ships,” Brady says, “they ing yourself,” Brady would always look around and say, ‘hey, Wayne, says. “So I just put would you host this thing on the lido deck so the that towards the whole

“If you’re worth any salt as a stage performer, at some point, even if it’s your local Kiwanis club, someone’s going to approach you to host something.”

passengers don’t freak out because we’re going to show. even if I’m doing something with be six hours late?’ that’s what you need in a host, someone else onstage, I will get them all someone who can put you at ease and take away to shine because my job is to keep that your trepidation about what this evening will be.” show on track and time. If everything Brady attributes his success in part to possess- you say doesn’t hit, then you have ing presence—“If you’re worth any salt as a stage overstayed your welcome. I don’t want performer, at some point, even if it’s your local to have someone say, ‘you know, I kiwanis club, someone’s going to approach you to thought he was really funny in the first host something,” he says modestly—and in part to hour, but man, by the second hour I his training in improv. “you need to be able to read wanted to punch him in the face.’ ” jeffkatzphotography.com

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hopeful to the bitter end that he will be loving, committed in his relationship. rescued from Hurricane Katrina, good W: female, 30-35, all ethnicities, verbal, comic timing and possibly a southern straight, British, confident, fun, New York accent; also plays Alabama Slim, and castiNg Picks relaxed, attractive, knows herself, great Police Officer 2. Nella Pee Lincoln: sense of humor. F: male, 63-74, all eth- female, 30-37, African American, “a nicities, M’s father, verbal, British, beauty by any man’s eyes,” a lot of of the week straight, a man of stature of confidence, TrisTaTe range, from being a beauty with big By Jesse Land Berg practical, a man’s man, a loving Dad. dreams to a depressed widower to a musicals • Equity Principal Auditions will be held strict, young mother who is struggling ‘Bayside! The Musical!’ July 23 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (by appoint- to raise a stubborn child on little ment; lunch 2:00-3:00pm) at Kitched money, must have great comical tim- The warped minds behind Theatre, 417 MLK Jr. St., Ithaca, NY, ing, be able to sing and also be very “Showgirls! The Musical!” continue 14850. Plays commanding. Great Grand Paw Sidin: their Elizabeth Berkley streak with ••Send•submissions•to•bethany@kitch- male, 43-57, African American, a new take on “Saved By The Bell” entheatre.org. ‘Black Odyssey’ God of sea, king of fish, unlike ••EPA•Rules•are•in•effect.•A•monitor•will• • Casting the world premiere of his brother Deus, Paw Sidin is be provided. “Black Odyssey” by Marcus equity a hard worker, if Deus is a city plays ••For•an•appointment,•submit•online•or• Gradley. person then Paw Sidin is ‘Family Furniture’ call (607) 272-0403, Mon., Wed, Thu., ••Company:•Denver•Center• Notices country, holds a grudge longer and Fri. from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., and Tue. Theatre Company. Staff: Chay than he should and demands The Flea is set to revive this noon-4 p.m. AEA members without Yew, dir.; Paul Forquet (Elissa the utmost respect, should be inter-generational drama from appointments seen as time permits. Myers Casting), casting dir.; Heather physically different from Deus, master chronicler of familial • Sides will be sent when appointments Hurst, casting associate. strong command on language and a are made, and will also be available at discord A.R. Gurney • Rehearsals begin Dec. 10, 2013; runs powerful voice, can make the oceans the audition. Note: Performers of all Jan. 17-Feb. 16, 2014 in Denver, CO. move; also plays Naval Officer and and ethnic and racial backgrounds are • Seeking—Ulysses Lincoln: male, 33-44, Police Officer 1. film encouraged to attend. African American, young enough to ••Equity•Principal•Auditions•will•be•held• ‘Art School Horrors’ ••Pays•$360/wk.•Equity•SPT•Contract. have been an immature soldier in the July 24 (by appointment only), July 25 Gulf War yet old enough to have a teen- (by appointment only) and July 26 (by Thesis works come to life to wreak ‘Family Furniture’ age son, has a quiet intensity, grew up appointment only) in New York City, havoc on their ambitious young • Casting “Family Furniture” by A.R. in the projects in Harlem and served to NY. creators in this grindhouse indie Gurney. make a living for his young wife and • For an appointment, mail or messen- • Company: The Flea Theater. Staff: child, a hot head, smart yet cocky but ger pix & resumes to Elissa Myers Thomas Kail, dir.; Jim Simpson, artistic not in the stereotypical sense, not con- Casting, ATTN: Black Odyssey, Role of plays dir.; Carol Ostrow, prod. dir.; Calleri ceited, just naïve about the world and ____/AEA, 250 W. 54th St., 10th fl., New ‘The 39 Steps’ Casting, casting. • how things work in it, handsome, not a York, NY 10019. Submissions deadline New York Deaf Theatre is seeking Rehearses Oct. 22-Nov. 6 (11 a.m.-6 pretty boy. Great Aunt Tee (Athena): is July 17. p.m., with Monday day off); previews female, 46-57, African American, • Pays $731/wk. Equity LORT Non- both verbal and ASL casts for begin Nov. 12 (with Nov. 20 & 21 off for actress ideally looks younger than Rep Contract. this frantic Hitchcock sendup Thanksgiving); runs Nov. 24-Dec. 22 in age, there is something very wise NYC. yet magical about her, a goddess Chamber Theatre Nat’l ••Seeking—Russell:•male,•50-60,•all•eth- who learns through her “temporary” Tours multimedia nicities, happily married (or would mortality the struggles and persever- ••Casting•three•national•non-Equity• Undecided.com Video Series seem to be), an elegant, well-educated ance of humanity, must be able to sing tours featuring dramatic adaptations of A video-based social media app is man, adores his wife, his family, and and be very funny; also plays the Soul 19th-century literature. life in general, is proud of his business seeking nationwide submissions Siren. Great Grand Daddy Deus: male, • Company: Chamber Theatre friends and accomplishments, and lives 53-69, African American, pronounced Productions. Staff: Jodi Leduc Zemsky, for its upcoming launch campaign by what he considers to be respectable day-oose, God of the sky, as with all of production mgr. and traditional rules. Claire: female, the gods, they look younger than their ••Rehearsals•September-October•in• 40-50, all ethnicities, attractive, con- actual age, he is always the most pow- Boston, MA; tour runs October • Pays $500/wk., plus housing provided. ventionally educated, civic minded, erful person in the room, must have a 2013-February 1, 2014. and a natural leader, has inherited a lot of stage presence, both comical and • Seeking—Actors: males & females, 18+, ‘Cock’ certain amount of money of her own, intense, quick to anger, but also flow- all ethnicities. Actor-Technicians: ••Casting•“Cock,”•by•Mike•Bartlett. now desperately in love with a neighbor ing with wisdom and a respect for males & females, 18+, all ethnicities. ••Company:•Kitchen•Theatre•Company.• in their summer community, and is try- nature, which is God energy in the play, ••Auditions•will•be•held•July•15•from•12-2• Staff: Rachel Lampert, artistic dir. ing to reconcile this secret love affair handsome, a Casanova; also plays p.m. at Ripley-Grier Studios, 520 8th • Rehearsals begin Jan. 28, 2014; runs with her longtime commitments to her Madison Eaton, a chef and Super Fly Ave., 10th Floor, NYC. Feb. 19-Mar. 9, 2014 in Ithaca, NY. family and friends. Nick: male, 20-30, Tireseas, the shagadelic prophet. Artez • Prepare two one-minute contrasting • Seeking—John: male, 30-35, all ethnici- all ethnicities, son of Russell and Sabine: male, 43-57, African American, pieces: one dramatic/comic and one ties, verbal, gay, some people might call Claire, a sophomore or junior at Grand Marshall of a Second Line in New classical (two minutes total). Bring pix him scrawny, maybe puppy-ish, loving, Williams College, responsible, hard- Orleans, must be a great singer, his & resumes. Sign up early; limited slots wants to be loved, maybe a bit suscepti- working, proud of his accomplishments voice is how we interpret his place in available. Producer’s note: “Minorities ble. M: male, 40-47, all ethnicities, ver- and of Betsy, his recently acquired girl- the second line, voice like a trumpet, is encouraged.” bal, gay, British, urban, mature, smart, friend, desperately torn by his growing

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discovery that his mother is having a Michalos, managing dir.; Evan dresses conservatively, possesses the love affair which could threaten the Bergman, dir. typical nondescript personality of a tra- pride of his father and the stability of • Rehearsals begin Sept. 9; runs Oct. ditional therapist, but has a caring and his family. Peggy: female, 20-30, all auditioN 4-Nov. 3 in NYC. sincere nature. 10-year-old Rich: male,

plays ethnicities, daughter of Russell and • Seeking—Beth: female, 33-37, all eth- 10-14, Caucasian, a small, happy boy Claire, older sister of Nick, a senior at nicities, pretty, vulnerable, trying to with dark hair, ideally seeking an older Vassar, has become involved with a highlights find her way. Alec/Dr. Kim: male, child actor who can believably play 10 young man from the local Italian com- new y ork TrisTaTe 30-39, all ethnicities, sharp wit. Josh: years old, should move well and be able munity who adores her, well read, Fri. July 12 male, 18-64, all ethnicities, living with to express himself without speaking. responsible, and a dutiful daughter. ‘A Christmas Carol’ a secret, sad but looking for a way out. Grandma: female, 45-65, Caucasian, a Betsy: female, 20-30, all ethnicities, a Rachel: female, 60-70, all ethnicities, typical sweet older lady. No Good junior at Bennington College, sees her- ‘Awake & Sing!’ loving mother of Josh and Ethan. Therapist: male, 40-56, Caucasian, a self and her Jewish parents to some ‘Chicago,’ Nat’l Tour • Equity Principal Auditions will be conservative man with a judgmen- degree as outsiders in the summer com- ‘Colossal’ held July 17 from 9:30 a.m.-5:30 tal and pompous attitude, appears munity they have recently bought into, p.m. (lunch, 1-2 p.m.) at Actors’ to be rushed and/or to not be listen- ‘Gypsy’ proud of her family’s liberal politics Equity Association Audition Center, ing fully; actor doubles as an and of the long-tested Jewish traditions ‘I And You’ 165 W 46th St., 16th fl., New York City, ensemble dancer, and must move/ that come with them, she hopes to be ‘The Book of Mormon’ Latter Day Tour NY, 10036. dance well. Dancer 1: male, 31-47, all both an educated, liberated woman, ‘The God Game’ • EPA Rules are in effect. A monitor will ethnicities, to play a myriad of charac- but also a moral and responsible one. be provided. Performers of all ethnic ters from Rich’s past and present, must • Equity Principal Auditions will be held ‘The Phantom of the Opera,’ B’way and racial background are encouraged be a strong contemporary/modern July 22 from 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. at AEA ‘The Piano Lesson’ to attend. dancer with a solid dance foundation. Audition Center, 165 W. 46th St., 16th ‘Venus in Fur’ • Sides will be provided at audition. Dancer 2: female, 31-47, all ethnicities, fl., NYC. Bring pix & resumes. Note: The roles of to play a myriad of characters from • EPA rules are in effect; a monitor will Ethan and Jessica have been cast. Rich’s past and present, must be a be provided. Prepare one contemporary Sat. July 13 Actors may be considered for possible strong contemporary/modern dancer two-minute monologue. Bring pix & Intl. Film Institute/Sarah Lawrence replacements if needed. with a solid dance foundation. • • resumes, stapled together. New York Holiday Choristers...Carols •Pays•$325/wk.•(salary•pending• •Seeking•submissions•from•NY. • Pays: $378/wk. (increases to $393/wk. approval). Equity LOA Contract. ••Send•submissions•to•terrimuuss@veri- starting Nov. 4), plus pension & health. ‘Quick Brick Tips’ (also 7/14) zon.net. Equity Mini Contract. ‘Kansas City Swing’ • Be sure to indicate the role for which Sun. July 14 ••Casting•“Kansas•City•Swing,”•by• you are submitting. ‘Final Analysis’ Ricardo Khan & Trey Ellis. • Stipend TBA; no meals provided. Cats Paying Dues Tap Dance Co. ••Casting•“Final•Anaylsis”•by•Otto• ••Company:•Crossroads•Theatre• Producer plans to apply for Equity Basic Eskin. Company. Staff: Marshall Jones, III, Showcase Code. ••Company:•VHTD•Inc.• Mon. July 15 prod. artistic dir.; Ricardo Khan, dir. ••Rehearses•and•runs•in•NYC. • Rehearsals begin Sept. 16; runs Oct. ‘Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom’ Alabama Shakes. Intern Co. 2013-14 ••Seeking—Young Man:•male,•20-25,•all• 10-27 in New Brunswick, NJ. ••Casting•“Ma•Rainey’s•Black•Bottom.”• ethnicities, his manner at the begin- ‘An American in Paris’ • Seeking—Buck O’Neil: male, 30-40, ••Company:•Portland•Stage•Company.• ning is a combination of obsequious- ‘Avenue Q’ African American, to play 36, ball- Staff: Jade King Carroll, dir. ness and arrogance,flies into fits of fury ‘Once On This Island’ player, a solid figure, a good friend, will • Rehearsals begin Sept. 3; runs Sept. alternating with periods of self-pity, eventually make history as a coach. 27-Oct. 20 in Portland, ME. impulsive and delusional, with feelings ‘Twelfth Night’/‘Fahrenheit 451,’ Tour Mrs. Hopkins: female, 46-49, African • Seeking—Cutler: male, 50-60, African of grandiosity, paranoia, and rage, on a For the full auditions calendar, American, beautiful, cultured, owner American, the leader of the instrumen- downward spiral into madness. visit backstage.com/auditions of a boarding house, a former singer, talists in the band. A sensible man who ••Equity•Principal•Auditions•will•be•held• the extremely well-spoken embodi- is interested in getting the job done. His July 11 from 4-8 p.m. at Manhattan ment of the black bourgeoisie. playing, like his personality, is solid Theatre Club Studios, 311 W 43rd St., ••Equity•Principal•Auditions•will•be•held• and un-embellished. Has all the quali- 8th fl., New York City, NY. fronted with his actions from teenage July 18 from 3-7 p.m. (by appointment) ties of a loner except the introspection. ••EPA•Rules•are•in•effect.•A•monitor•will• years. John: male, 30-35, all ethnicities, at Crossroads Theatre, 7 Livingston Not afraid to call it like he sees it. Plays be provided. Performers of all ethnic straight, used to being the sidekick Ave, New Brunswick, NJ. guitar and trombone in Ma’s band--mu- and racial backgrounds encouraged to (Ethan’s specifically), forced to con- ••A•monitor•will•not•be•provided.•The• sic will be recorded, but skills in either attend. front his own sensitivities and relation- producer will run all aspects of this of these instruments would be a plus. ••Prepare•a•brief•dramatic•monologue,• ships as he begins to see some demons audition. Performers of all ethnic and Must be able to count in a song. Slow preferably from the 1900’s. Bring pix & from his own past in Ethan. racial background are encouraged to Drag: male, 50-60, African American, resumes, stapled together. ••Equity•Principal•Auditions•will•be•held• attend. Note: The roles of Satchel Paige possibly a rather large man. Intelligent • Pays $76/show; $15/hr. for rehearsal. July 23 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (by appoint- and Bob Feller have been cast. Actors with a wicked smile. Got his name from Equity LOA Contract. ment; lunch 2:00-3:00pm) at Kitched will be considered for possible replace- ‘Slow Dancing.’ Innate African Theatre, 417 MLK Jr. St., Ithaca, NY, ments if necessary. Rhythms underlie everything he plays ‘From White Plains’ 14850. ••For•appointment,•call•(732)-545-8100.• and he plays with an ease that is at • Casting “From White Plains,” by • Send submissions to bethany@ AEA members without appointments times startling. Plays bass in Ma’s Michael Perlman. kitchentheatre.org. will be seen as time permits. band--music will be recorded, but skill • Company: Kitchen Theatre • EPA Rules are in effect. A • Equity LOA Contract (salary pending). in this instrument would be a plus. Company. Staff: Rachel monitor will be provided. Must be comfortable singing the blues. Lampert, artistic dir. equity • For an appointment, submit ‘Lemon Meringue’ Toledo: male, 50-60, African American, ••Rehearsals•begin•Oct.•8;•runs• online or call (607) 272-0403, ••Casting•“Lemon•Meringue,”•a•short• he is self-educated and quite literate. Oct. 23-Nov. 10 in Ithaca, NY. Notices Mon., Wed, Thu., and Fri. from play with music. Synopsis: “A moving He is quick to penetrate to the core of a ••Seeking—Dennis:•male,•30-35,•all• 10 a.m.-4 p.m., and Tue. noon-4 one-act roller coaster ride through the situation and his insights are thought ethnicities, gay, driven by desire to p.m. AEA members without therapeutic process of Rich, a ‘typical provoking. He tries to educate the right the wrongs he sees around him, appointments seen as time permits. guy from Long Island.’ As Rich strug- members of the band about the black can be passionate, loving and charm- • Sides will be sent when appointments gles to overcome the devastating man’s experience. He speaks elo- ing, but underneath there is an anger, are made, and will also be available at effects of childhood sexual abuse, we quently and passionately. He is stub- when he lashes out it can be cruel. the audition. Note: Performers of all witness his anger and pain slowly giv- born and can be pushy but this comes Greg: male, 30-35, all ethnicities, gay, a ethnic and racial backgrounds are ing way to joy and forgiveness.” from his desire to improve himself, his mess of contradictions, genuinely encouraged to attend. • Company: We Are Many Foundation/ lot and the black man’s overall lot in wants to use conversation to work ••Pays•$360/wk.•Equity•SPT•Contract. Rich Ryan Productions. Staff: Terri life. Deep respect for the past and his through issues, except the issues he •• Muuss, dir.; Tracey Katof, choreo.; history. Plays piano in Ma’s band--mu- doesn’t want to talk about. Ethan: Athena Reich, music; Pina Tondo, asst. sic will be recorded, but skill in this male, 30-35, all ethnicities, straight, a ‘Jericho’ • Rehearsal dates TBA; runs 12 perfor- instrument would be a plus. Levee: guy’s guy who uses humor and charm ••Casting•“Jericho,”•by•Jack•Canfora. mances Nov. 2013 in NYC. male, 30-40, African American, young- to win his friends, has to confront a ••Company:•Directors•Company.•Staff:• • Seeking—Gail: female, 40-59, est member of the band and unapolo- darker side of those traits when con- Michael Parva, artistic dir.; Leah Caucasian, Rich’s therapist, pretty, getically arrogant. His flamboyance is

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sometimes subtle and sneaks up on must have great comedic timing; 20s as Jason, but can read 30s-40s for rowdy high school kids, his advice you. His temper is rakish and bright. Canadian/British accent. Annablelle Tranny and Helvetica; southern. doesn’t always make sense, may have Intelligent and calculating--able to Schmidt/Pamela/Margaret: female, • Equity Principal Auditions will be held killed his wife; this actor must be flex- shift control of the situation to his 25-40, all ethnicities, must be able to July 22 (by appointment only), July 23 ible enough to throw on a wig and play

grasp. He plays trumpet. His voice is perform multiple roles; German, (by appointment only) and July 24 (by additional smaller roles. Lisa: female, plays strident and dependent on manipula- British, and Scottish accents. Clown #1 appointment only) in NYC. 18-25, African American, this shopa- tion of his breath. Not above selling his & #2: males & females, 18-64, all eth- • For an appointment, mail or messen- holic only does two things: shop and soul and his “history” to the devil to nicities, requires skills of physical and ger pix & resumes to Elissa Myers gossip, wears outrageous hats and is get ahead. He is less interested in blues ASL/verbal comedic ability; must be Casting, Georgia McBride/AEA, 250 W. constantly causing trouble. Screech: and the past and more interested in able to speak multiple dialects. 54th St., 10th fl., New York, NY 10019. males & females, 18-25, Caucasian, the moving to the future--jazz and pomp • Auditions will be held by appt. Aug. 16 Mark submission ATTN: The Legend of biggest dork in the high school, loves

and city life. He can write music but is at New York Deaf Theatre, 138 S. Georgia McBride, role of ___/AEA mem- science, chess, and bright clothing; Musicals not interested in being a sideman-- Oxford St., Brooklyn, NY, 11217. ber. Submissions deadline is July 17. this character can be played by a man wants to be a band leader. Plays ••Send•submissions•to•jamesw- ••Pays•$583/wk.•Equity•LORT•Non-Rep• or woman. AC Slater: male, 18-25, trumpet in Ma’s band--music will [email protected]. Contract. Caucasian, Hispanic, has muscles and be recorded, but skill in this instru- ••For•an•appointment,•submit•pix•&• knows how to use them, can be a bully, ment would be a plus. Needs to have resumes. Note: Seeking four ASL doesn’t think women should have rhythm and be able to dance--his char- actors (must be fluent in American Sign equal rights, silently questioning his acter sings, but more early jazz than Language) and four voice actors (must sexuality. straight blues. Ma Rainey: female, have skills of verbal ability; proficiency musicals ••Seeking•submissions•from•NY. 40-60, African American, carries her- in American Sign Language is preferred ••Send•submissions•to•baysidethemusi- self in “a royal fashion” but her manner but not required). ArtsPower Tour, Stage [email protected]. is simple and direct. Takes no nonsense • For more info, visit www.nydeafthe- Managers • Indicate which character you are from anyone. Has a tough quality. She atre.com. ••Seeking•crew•for•ArtsPower•National• auditioning for and any special skills. is the “Mother of the Blues” and knows • Stripend provided. Touring Theatre, “one of America’s Those selected to audition will be it. Described in the text as a short, big most active and respected touring the- asked to prepare a song and read from woman--actors need not match this ‘The Legend of Georgia aters for families and young sides. Casting personnel state: “[All physicality, but size is definitely a plus. McBride’ audiences.” performers] must be able to carry a Must sing the blues. Sylvester: male, • Casting “The Legend of Georgia • Company: ArtsPower. Staff: Karen tune and sell the song. Excellent 20-30, all ethnicities, an Arkansas McBride.” Bibbo, company manager. comedic timing is a must. Must be country boy the size of a fullback. He is • Company: Denver Center Theatre • Rehearsals are TBD in NYC; “The able to move well.” obviously uncomfortable in the new Company. Staff: Matthew Lopez, play- Little Engine that Could” runs ••For•more•info,•visit•www.bayside- suit and coat he wears. He stutters wright; Mike Donahue, dir.; Elissa Sept. 10-Dec. 15, “Jigsaw Jones: The themusical.com often when he speaks. Myers Casting, casting office; Paul Case of The Class Clown” runs Sept. ••and•www.baysidethemusical. • Seeking submissions from NY. Fouquet, casting dir.; Heather Hurst, 24-Dec. 18, and “Madeline and the com/casting. ••Send•submissions•to•casting@port- casting assoc. Bad Hat” runs Oct. 8-Dec. 8 on tour ••Weekly•pay•provided. landstage.org. • Rehearsals begin Dec. 3; runs Jan. locally and throughout the U.S. ••Seeking•submissions•from•Equity• 10-Feb. 23, 2014 in Denver, CO. ••Seeking—Stage Managers:•males•&• Fall Musical members only. Include “Ma Rainey’s • Seeking—Casey/Miss Georgia McBride: females, 18-64, all ethnicities, must • Casting the fall musical for a non- Black Bottom/NYC/AEA Member” in male, 28-35, Caucasian, Casey is a for- possess excellent organizational and union professional theatre company. your cover letter or in the subject line. mer high school football star turned public relations skills, be local to the • Company: 4th Wall Theatre. Staff: ••Pays:•$583•min./wk.•Equity•LORT•Non- Elvis impersonator; good-looking, NYC area and able to get to early morn- Greg Allen, dir.; David Maglione, musi- Rep Contract. wholesome, all-American good ol’ boy; ing call point in midtown Manhattan, cal dir. a bit of a big kid who hasn’t grown up and have a valid driver’s license and ••Rehearsals•will•be•held•evenings•and• Repertorio Espanol’s Repertory yet, a puppy dog with a huge heart; a ability to drive an extended cargo van; weekends beginning Aug. 12. Theatre loyal, loving husband who dreams big, having a laptop computer, some touring Performances run Sept. 27-29 and Oct. • Casting Repertorio Espanol’s 2013- if not always practically; the last guy and acting experience are pluses. Note: 4-6 at the Westminster Arts Center in 2014 Repertory Theatre season. you’d ever expect to do drag. Georgia is Each touring company consists of one Bloomfield, NJ. • Company: Repertorio Español. Staff: fun, sexy, flirtatious and poised; pure Stage Manager and four Actors. • Seeking—All Roles Open: males & Jose Antonio Cruz, Associate Producer. country; wholly original, shockingly ••Seeking•submissions•from•NY. females, 18-64, all ethnicities, seeking • Performances are ongoing at the the- good, transcendent. Note: Really ••For•consideration,•email•resumes•and• four very strong singer/actors. Non- atre in Manhattan, NYC. important that he is 100% heterosexual references to [email protected], traditional casting will be strongly • Seeking—All Roles: males & females, as Casey and 100% drag queen as fax to (973) 239-0165, or mail to considered. 18-64, all ethnicities, must be native Georgia McBride; southern. Miss ArtsPower National Touring Theatre, ••Auditions•will•be•held•July•22•from•7-10• Spanish speaker. Tracey Mills/Beau: male, 30-49, 271 Grove Ave., Bldg. A, Verona, NJ p.m. and July 23 from 7-10 p.m. at ••Auditions•will•be•held•July•30•from• Caucasian, Tracy is a sweet-natured 07044, Attn: Stage Manager Interviews. Westminster Arts Center, Bloomfield 12-4 p.m. at Repertorio Español, 138 drag queen, mother-hen and mentor to • Pays $500/wk. plus $55.00 per diem. College, 449 Franklin Street, East 27th Street, (between Lexington Casey; impeccable timing and fiercely Bloomfield, NJ, Zip. and Third Avenues), NYC, 10016. funny; savvy, thoughtful and charm- ‘Bayside! The Musical!’ • Sign up begins at 6:30 p.m., no one ••Actors•will•be•seen•on•a•first•come,• ing, puts people at ease; ready to settle ••Casting•“Bayside!•The•Musical!,”•a• arriving later than 8 p.m. will be seen. first serve basis. down. Beau is Casey’s older brother, a hilarious and unauthorized parody of • Prepare two contrasting 32-bar selec- ••Actors•must•be•native•Spanish•speak- Republican accountant with political TV’s “Saved By The Bell” from the tions from contemporary musical the- ers and bring two contrasting mono- aspirations; can be tight, stingy, twisted minds behind “Showgirls! The atre songs that showcases your voice, in logues in Spanish: a and narrow-minded, but not a Musical!.” the range and style of the character(s) contemporary piece and a clas- villain; southern. Miss Tranny • Company: MediumFace Productions. you are auditioning for. Bring sheet sic in verse from the Spanish Wynette/Jason/Miss Staff: Bob & Tobly McSmith, casting. music in the correct key, an accompa- Golden Age (preferred). Each equity Helvetica Bold: male, 30-40, • Rehearsals begin Aug. 3; opens Sept. nist will be provided. If you have a 1-2 piece should run no longer than Notices Caucasian, Tranny is sharp- 12 at Theater80 in NYC. minute comic monologue prepared, the three (3) minutes. tongued, ill-tempered drag • Seeking—Zack: male, 18-25, director would love to hear it (but not ••Pay•provided. queen; bitchy, feisty, loves her Caucasian, the most popular guy in the necessary for consideration). Bring liquor; a dark past. Jason is Casey & high school, totally laid back and con- bring headshot & resume, stapled ‘The 39 Steps’ Jo’s friend and landlord, a lovable laid- fident, always has the latest cell together. Bring a list of all potential • Casting “The 39 Steps” with a cast of back loser who’s always hanging phone, broken-hearted and out to win conflicts for evening and weekend four using American Sign Language around; can seem a bit thick/slow, but back the girl of his dreams. Kelly: rehearsals beginning Aug. 12. (ASL) on stage. has moments of surprising insight and female, 18-25, Caucasian, the most • Callbacks will be held July 24 if neces- ••Company:•New•York•Deaf•Theatre.• warmth. Miss Helvetica Bold is a larger popular girl in high school, a cheer- sary, and sides will be provided. Staff: James Guido, artistic dir. than life drag queen with an outra- leader who isn’t good at math or read- • Note: Due to tight licensing restric- ••Rehearsal•begins•late•August;•runs• geous ball-busting sense of humor; a ing, loves volleyball and has trouble tions, interested parties must visit Nov. 7-17 at Tada! Youth Theatre in NYC. killer emcee. Note: It is really important counting to ten; she might also be www.4thwalltheatre.org/auditions for ••Seeking—Richard Hannay:•male,• that he is 100% heterosexual as Jason, pregnant. Mr. Belding/Max: male, complete show info and character 25-60, all ethnicities, heroic leading and 100% transsexual drag queen for 25-55, Caucasian, the high school prin- breakdown. man, charming, innocent, and funny, Tranny and Helvetica. Ideally reads late cipal, a quirky father figure for the ••Small•stipend•provided.

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‘Fiddler on the Roof’ strong charismatic leadership, should tenor. Featured ensemble role. Dad • Prepare a brief musical theater song. ••Casting•“Fiddler•on•the•Roof.” ooze charisma. Very strong high bari- Understudy: male, 30-40, all ethnici- Bring sheet music in the correct key; ••Company:•Portland•Center•Stage.• tone/tenor, A to G (above middle C). ties, great pop voice and comedic skills accompanist provided but may not Staff: Jerry Bock, music; Sheldon Marius: male, 18-29, all ethnicities, who moves well to be in the ensemble transpose. Bring pix & resumes, stapled Harnick, lyrics; Joseph Stein, book; handsome romantic hero of the story, and understudy the Dads (Sam, Bill, together. Note: The roles of Ben/Uncle Harriet Bass, casting; Chris Coleman, impulsive, passionate, willful, head- Harry.). Cliff/Denny, Mother/Aunt Charl/ artistic/stage dir.; Rick Lewis, music strong, his moods change according to • Auditions will be held July 15 from Narrator, and Narrator/The Brick/Jake dir.; Kent Zimmerman, choreo. his circumstances, sweet and tender 10-6 a.m. (be signed in by 9:30 a.m.) at have been cast, but actors will be con- • Rehearses and performs in Portland, but also capable of great courage and Ripley-Grier Studios, 520 8th Avenue, sidered for possible replacements. OR. compassion. Low A to high A flat. 16th Floor, NYC. ••Pays•$491/wk.•Equity•ANTC•Contract. • Seeking—Golde: female, 30-64, all • Equity Principal Auditions will be • Sign-in by 9:30 a.m. Unofficial lists

Musicals ethnicities, Hodel: female, 18-30, held July 16 from 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. will not be honored. Prepare 16 bars of a all ethnicities, teenager. Chava: at AEA Audition Center, 165 West pop song not written for a show. Keep female, 18-25, all ethnicities, 46th Street, 16th Floor, NYC, 10036. vibrato and riffing to a minimum. Bring younger sister to Hodel and Tzeitl. • EPA Rules are in effect. A monitor current pix and resumes, stapled chorus calls Motel/Son: male, 18-35, all ethnici- will be provided. Prepare 32 bars (or together. Ladies, avoid heels and exces- ties. Perchik/Son/Guest: male, 18-30, brief song) in the style of the show. sive makeup. Casting dir. states: “The ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ all ethnicities. Songs from the show are acceptable. cast should be quirky and offbeat; we ••Casting•“Fiddler•on•the•Roof.” • Equity Principal Auditions will be held Bring sheet music in the correct key, are not seeking obvious musical theater ••Company:•Portland•Center•Stage.• July 25 from 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. (lunch, accompanist is provided. Bring pix & performers. Actors who sing and move Staff: Jerry Bock, music; Sheldon 1-2 p.m.) at Actors’ Equity Association resumes, stapled back-to-back. work best in this show. All artists Harnick, lyrics; Joseph Stein, book; Audition Center, 165 W. 46th St., 16th Company states: “Do not attend if you should have a rock/pop sound and be Harriet Bass, casting; Chris Coleman, fl., NYC, 10036. are not right for any of these roles.” able to move well. Seeking non-union artistic/stage dir.; Rick Lewis, music ••EPA•rules•are•in•effect.•A•monitor•will• Performers of all ethnic and racial back- performers only.” If unable to attend, dir.; Kent Zimmerman, choreo. be provided. Performers of all ethnic ground are encouraged to attend. email a link to an unlisted YouTube • Rehearses and performs in Portland, and racial background are encouraged Callbacks will be held in the afternoon video to mammamiasubmissions@ OR. to attend. as needed. gmail.com. Do not attach videos to • Seeking—The Ensemble Guys: male, ••Prepare•a•brief•song•from•or•in•the• ••Salary•level•pending•(2012•rate•was• your email. Use the materials found on 18-64, all ethnicities, to play multiple style of the show. Bring sheet music; $566 min./wk.) Equity LOA contract, www.joydewingcasting.com. roles. Tracks include: Track 10–Fyedka/ accompanist provided. Bring pix & approval pending. ••Facebook:•/JoyDewingCasting.• Son/Russian/Ensemble/Villager; Track resumes, stapled together. Twitter: @jdcasting. 12–Lazar Wolf/Papa/Ensemble; Track ••Pays•$788/wk.•Equity•LORT•Non-Rep• ‘Mamma Mia!,’ Non-Equity ••Pays•$500•min./wk.,•plus•housing•and• 13–Avram/Papa/Ensemble/Man #2; Contract. National Tour, Singers transportation provided. Track 14–Mendel/Papa/Ensemble/Man; ••Casting•the•non-Equity•national•tour• Track 15–Mordcha the Innkeeper/Papa/ ‘Jaded the Musical’ of “Mamma Mia!” Synopsis: “The songs ‘The Landing’ Ensemble/Yussel; Track 19–Villager/ ••Casting•union•and•nonunion•talent•for• of the pop group ABBA provide the ••Casting•“The•Landing,”•a•new•musical• Son/Ensemble/Russian/Sasha/Man. the two woman show, “Jaded the score for this romantic comedy that consisting of three thematically-con- The Ensemble Girls: female, 18-64, all Musical,” written and composed by contrasts the dreams and desires of a nected tales of desire, love and loss, ethnicities, for Track 20 which Hillary Hawkins. young woman about to become a bride with music by John Kander and includes Woman/Mama/Fruma ••Staff:•Hillary•Hawkins,• with those of her mother, a free spirit of book & lyrics by Greg Pierce. Sarah/Villager/Shaindal/ prod.-writer-composer. the 70s who never married.” • Company: Vineyard Theatre. Ensemble. ••Rehearsals•begin•in•July;•runs•Aug.• ••Company:•Work•Light•Productions.• Staff: Walter Bobbie, dir.; equity ••Equity•Chorus•Calls•will•be• 13-Sept. 1 at UNFringed Festival at The Staff: Catherine Johnson, book; Björn Douglas Aibel & Sarah Stern, held July 26 at 10 a.m. Secret Theatre in New York. Ulvaeus & Benny Andersson, music & co-artistic dir.; Henry Russell Notices (females) and at 2 p.m. (males) • Seeking—Contessa/Therapist: female, lyrics (some songs written with Stig Bergstein, casting dir. at Actors’ Equity Association 40-59, African American, Contessa is a Anderson); Martin Koch, additional ••Rehearsals•begin•Sept.•3;•perfor- Audition Center, 165 W. 46th St., strong Black Woman with zero toler- material; Work Light Productions LLC, mances begin Oct. 3 in NYC. 16th fl., NYC, 10036. ance for laziness and slovenliness, self prod.; Phyllida Lloyd, dir.; Anthony Van ••Seeking—Noah/Darius/Collin:•male,• ••Chorus•rules•are•in•effect.•A•monitor• medicates, wants her daughter to get Laast, choreo.; David Holcenberg, 10-13, all ethnicities, a smart, sensitive, will be provided. Performers of all eth- help; Therapist from Corky Creative music supervisor; Martha Banta, assoc witty, charming but lonely pre-teen, nic and racial background are encour- Arts helps Jade come to grips with her dir.; Janet Rothermel, assoc. choreo.; appealing and kind, but able to play aged to attend. past; must be able to sing both alto and Joy Dewing Casting, casting. devious, must have strong singing ••Prepare•16•bars•from•or•in•the•style•of• soprano parts and harmonize well. • Rehearsals begin Aug. 26; opens Oct. chops, a boy whose voice has not the show. Bring sheet music; accompa- ••Seeking•submissions•from•NY. 4, 2013; contract runs through June changed yet, voice should be nist provided. Bring pix & resumes, sta- ••Send•submissions•to• 2014. unchanged, but “natural” sounding, pled together. [email protected]. ••Seeking—Sophie:•female,•18-25,•all•eth- not a “boy-soprano”; ideal vocal range ••Pays•$788/wk.•Equity•LORT•Non-Rep• • Submissions deadline is July 13. Note: nicities, a very special young woman of F-sharp below middle C to the C an Contract. Role of Jade is already cast. Seeking who is determined to find the romance octave above middle C. Ben/Uncle possible future replacements only at and happiness she feels eluded her Cliff/Denny: male, 40-49, all ethnici- ‘Fiddler on the Roof,’ Dancers this time. mother. Has a wild, zany spirit even ties, gruff, lonely, inventive, then jolly, ••Seeking•male•dancers•for•“Fiddler•on• • Equity Basic Showcase-NY Contract. though she pursues a conventional whimsical, then amiable, caring; B to the Roof.” marriage. Pop soprano. Principal role. F-sharp, high baritone; role cast, possi- ••Company:•Portland•Center•Stage.• ‘Les Miserables’ Terrific young pop singer with a great ble replacement only. Mother/Aunt Staff: Jerry Bock, music; Sheldon ••Casting•“Les•Miserables.” range to E. Sam: male, 35-45, all ethnic- Charl/Narrator: female, 40-49, all eth- Harnick, lyrics; Joseph Stein, book; ••Company:•Studio•Tenn•Theatre• ities, may be Sophie’s father, left Donna nicities, high-strung, lonely, then pas- Harriet Bass, casting; Chris Coleman, Company. Staff: Matt Logan, dir.- 20 years ago because he was engaged to sionate, imaginative, delusional, funny, artistic/stage dir.; Rick Lewis, music designer; Emily Tello Speck, choreo. another woman. Charming, successful then down-to-earth, supportive; F to D, dir.; Kent Zimmerman, choreo. ••Rehearsals•begin•Apr.•22,•2014;•runs• architect. Actor who sings. Principal strong mix/belt; role cast, possible ••Rehearses•and•performs•in•Portland,• May 3-4, 2014 at the Schermerhorn role. High rock baritone. Must be able to replacement only. Narrator, The Brick, OR. Symphony Center in Nashville, TN. belt Ab. Lisa: female, 18-25, African Jake: male, 50-59, all ethnicities, ••Seeking—Ensemble Male Dancers:• • Seeking—Jean Valjean: male, 35+, all American, Hispanic, Asian, East straightforward, wallflower, then male, 18-64, all ethnicities, strong ethnicities, hero of the show, ability to Indian, Native American, Middle macho, menacing, funny, then respon- dancers who sing well. change is his greatest asset, great Eastern, Pacific Islander, Ethnically sible, bookish, caring; A to E, baritone; • Equity Chorus Calls will be held July humanity and compassion, supposed to Ambiguous / Mixed Race, Sophie’s role cast, possible replacement only. 29 at 10 a.m. at Actors’ Equity be stronger than other men so should friend who arrives to be a bridesmaid. • Equity Principal Auditions will be held Association Audition Center, 165 W. appear physically robust, should carry Very energetic and kooky. Should sing July 16 from 9:30-5:30 p.m. (lunch, 1-2 46th St., 16th fl., NYC, 10036. himself as reasonably mature and and dance well. Featured ensemble p.m.) at Chelsea Studios, 151 W 26th St., • Chorus rules are in effect. A monitor paternal. Low A to high A. Enjolras: role. Also seeking Lisa understudies to 6th fl., New York City, NY. will be provided. Performers of all eth- male, 18-29, all ethnicities, student be in the ensemble. Eddie: male, 20-25, • EPA Rules are in effect. A monitor will nic and racial background are encour- leader, handsome, brave, daring, all ethnicities, a friend of Sky’s and be provided. Performers of all ethnic aged to attend. youthful, natural leader, good looking, hotel worker. Laid-back, easygoing. and racial background are encouraged • Be prepared to dance first and bring a combines revolutionary ideals with Also a mover/dancer role. Baritone/ to attend. short song selection from or in the style

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of the show. Accompanist provided. warmed up and ready to dance. Bring ground will be considered if combined Bring pix & resumes, stapled together. pix & resumes. Prepare 16-32 bars of a scriPted tV & Video with professional acting experience, to • Note: There will not be a female dancer contemporary musical theatre or pop portray an upper middle-class subur- call as the female ensemble are all song, in case asked to stay and sing. ‘Yesterday’s Ticket’ banite who is about to go grocery shop- singers. Accompanist provided. • Casting “Yesterday’s Ticket,” a dra- ping with her eco-friendly bags, she is ••Pays•$788/wk.•Equity•LORT•Non-Rep• ••Pays•$1,754/wk.•Equity•Broadway• matic web series about compulsive wealthy and her wealth is self-made, Contract. Production (League) Contract. gambling and how it destroys confident but not arrogant, her stan- relationships. dards are high, only wanting the best ‘The Book of Mormon’ • Company: Joe Best Productions. Staff: life has to offer. Upper-Middle Class ••Casting•ensemble•singers•for•possible• Joseph Somma, Creator. Male: male, 30-45, Caucasian, Hispanic, future replacements in the current • Rehearses late August/early Native American, Middle Eastern,

Broadway and Tour productions of studeNt films September. Shooting begins mid-Sep- Ethnically Ambiguous / Mixed Race, Musicals “The Book of Mormon.” tember in NYC. athletic build preferred, modeling ••Company:•Anne•Garefino,•Scott•Rudin• International Film Institute of ••Seeking—Dorothy:•female,•50-70,•all• background will be considered if com- (prods.). Staff: Robert Lopez, Trey NY/Sarah Lawrence College, ethnicities, warm , loving, insightful bined with professional acting experi- Parker & Matt Stone, book/music/lyrics; student films caretaker. She plays a intricate part in ence, must appear relatable, Casey Nicholaw & Trey Parker, dirs.; C. • Casting for 27 upcoming film projects bringing the main character and his approachable and put-together, to por- Nicholaw, choreo.; Stephen Oremus, directed by college and pre-college father together. Michael August: male, tray an upper-middle class suburbanite music dir.; Carrie Gardner, casting. aged students. 12-15, African American, lives with his who carries gifts to be placed in his ••Performances•are•ongoing•on• ••Company:•The•International•Film• grandmother and desperately needs vehicle’s trunk, he is wealthy and his Broadway in NYC. Institute of New York. Staff: a father figure in his life. Masks his wealth is self-made, confident but not Fil ••Seeking—Mormon Males:•male,•18-29,• Donella Alanwick, Program vulnerability with a cool , border- arrogant, his standards are high, only

Caucasian, all-American, always opti- Director. line wise guy attitude. He looks up wanting the best life has to offer. M mistic; must be great comedic actors ••Shoots•July•20•-•28•on•and•around• to the lead character as a father fig- ••Auditions•will•be•held•by•appt.•July•11• and great singers. Male African the Sarah Lawrence College campus in ure. Brucie: male, 30-60, Caucasian, at All Things Media, 10 Industrial Ave., Villagers: male, 20-39, African Bronxville, NY (30 minutes from Grand Asian, Middle Eastern, the blind, right 2nd Fl., Mahwah, NJ, 07430. And July American, great comedic actors and Central Station). hand man of the neighborhood boss. 12 from 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. (open call) at

great singers. Female African Villagers: ••Seeking—Actors:•males•&•females,• He is of few words, but expresses him- Ripley-Grier Studios, 520 8th Ave. (bet. & V TV female, 20-39, African American, great 16-64, all ethnicities, all types, for lead, self through his body. Looking for a 36th & 37th Sts.), 16th Fl., Room J, NYC, comedic actors and great singers. supporting, and ensemble roles. physical actor who can portray a blind 10018.

• Equity Chorus Calls will be held July 16 • Auditions will be held July 13 from 10 man honestly. Carmine: male, 66-89, • Send submissions to kat@allthings- ideo at 10 a.m. (male singers) and at 2:30 a.m.-4 p.m. at Roy Arias Studios, 300 W. all ethnicities, a man who gambled his media.com. p.m. (female singers) at Chelsea 43rd St., #506, NYC, 10036. life away. He tries to persuade others • Nonunion only. Studios, 151 West 26th Street, 5th fl., ••Send•submissions•to•slccasting@ not to follow his path. Bronzberg: ••Pays•$400/day•(8-10•hrs,),•plus•meals• NYC. gmail.com. males & females, 57-70, Caucasian, the and travel reimbursement provided. ••Chorus•rules•are•in•effect.•A•monitor• ••The•auditions•will•be•videotaped.• jealous landlord, a Hasidic Jew. Pay provided for fittings (half or full will be provided. Performers of all Prepare a monologue. Bring headshot Looking for an actor who might have day), if applicable. ethnic and racial background are & resume. You may submit even if the proper attire. Joe Best Jr.: male, encouraged to attend. you cannot attend the scheduled 7-10, Caucasian, the lead character as a ••Prepare•16-32•bars•of•a•contempo- auditions. For up-to-date informa- young boy, appears in several flashback rary musical theatre or pop song tion on location and time changes, scenes. Darin Cole: male, 12-15, African that really shows your voice and visit www.nyfilmschool.com. American, Michael’s best friend. daNcers & range. Bring pix & resumes, stapled • No pay, but travel and copy of final Fathers and Sons: male, 12-44, all eth- back-to-back. Pianist will be provided. project provided. nicities, men in their late thirties/early choreograPhers • Pays $1,754/wk. Equity Production forties with sons between 12-15 for a (League) Contract. ‘O! Emotion!’ class room scene with good screen Cats Paying Dues Tap Dance • Casting an independently financed time. Company ‘The Book of Mormon’ (Latter short student film, “O! Emotion!” in ••Seeking•submissions•from•NY. ••Casting•new•full-time•members•for• Day Tour) which a single person is portrayed by ••Send•submissions•to•yesterday- Cats Paying Dues/CPD Plus, a New York ••Casting•ensemble•dancers•for•future• five different actors all personifying a [email protected]. City-based tap dance company replacements in the First National different emotional state. The film will • For consideration, email your head- described as “swiftly moving” and Tour production of “The Book of be divided into five vignettes in which shot and resume, with character name “stylish” by the Financial Times. Mormon.” each emotion discovers a distinct dif- in the subject line, to yesterday- Artistic director states: “We are seeking Varie ••Company:•Anne•Garefino,•Scott•Rudin• ficulty communicating with other [email protected]. new members for our upcoming sea- (prods.). Staff: Robert Lopez, Trey people. • Deferred pay, but meals and travel pro- son. If you have auditioned before, we Ty Parker & Matt Stone, book/music/lyr- ••Company:•Acrobatus•Productions.• vided. Producers plan to apply for SAG/ want to see you again.” ics; Casey Nicholaw & Trey Parker, Staff: Robbie Florian, coord. AFTRA New Media Contract. • Company: Cats Paying Dues. Staff: dirs.; C. Nicholaw, choreo.; Stephen ••Shoots•late•July•in•Darien,•CT•and• Andrew Nemr, artistic director. Oremus, music dir.; Carrie Gardner, NYC. • Rehearsals begin Sept. 2013; perfor- casting. ••Seeking—2 - aka Rage:•male,•16-28,• mance dates TBD in NYC. • Currently touring nationally. Hispanic, Asian, East Indian, Native • Seeking—Company Members: males & ••Seeking—Mormon Males:•male,•18-29,• American, Ethnically Ambiguous / iNdustrials females, 18-26, all ethnicities, with a Caucasian, all-American, always opti- Mixed Race, referred to as “2” in the solid foundation in rhythm tap; sing- mistic; great comedic actors and great script, this character symbolizes rage, ‘Advanced Access’ ing/acting experience a plus. dancers who sing well. African attempts to control his ever bubbling • Casting “Advanced Access,” an • Auditions will be held July 14 from Villagers: males & females, 20-39, anger with little ticks such as blinking automotive industrial video show- 2-5 p.m. at DANY Studios, 305 W. African American, great comedic rapidly, or pulling his leg hair (visible ing off vehicle convenience fea- 38th St., NYC, 10018. actors and great dancers who sing leg hair required for this role), man- tures. Company states: “This ••Send•submissions•to•catspaying- well. ages to control himself despite a self- online video will be available to the [email protected]. ••Equity•Chorus•Calls•will•be•held•July• centered friend and obnoxious drunk public to provide awareness of these ••Registration•begins•at•1:30•p.m.•Be• 12 at 10 a.m. (African American male girls jabbering in his ear, goes into a fit features, showing them in a practical ready to tap dance. Bring pix & dancers), at 11 a.m. (Mormon Male and attacks a kid drug dealer when context.” resumes, stapled together. Ensemble dancers) and at 1:30 p.m. ripped off; has two “transition” • Company: All Things Media. Staff: Kat • Pay provided for performances. (African American female dancers) at scenes, in which he speaks to other Levine, coord. Ripley-Grier 520, 520 8th Ave. emotional manifestations: specifically • Wardrobe fitting is TBD; shoots late (36th/37th), NYC. Joy and Fear. July-August outdoors in Northern NJ or • Chorus rules are in effect. A monitor • Seeking submissions from CT, NY and NY State. will be provided. Performers of all eth- NJ. ••Seeking—Female Shopper:•female,• cabaret & Variety nic and racial background are encour- • Send submissions to [email protected]. 30-45, Caucasian, Ethnically aged to attend. ••No•pay,•but•transport•costs•and•meals• Ambiguous / Mixed Race, athletic or ‘Cranky Cabaret’ • Mormon Males: Bring tap shoes. will be paid for. No participation fee slim build preferred, must appear relat- • Casting two editions of “Cranky African Villagers: Bring jazz shoes. Be required. able and approachable, modeling back- Cabaret,” which producers describe as

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“the most demented, fun-filled, (low tion numbers on board the ships. • Rehearsals begin Oct. 14, 2013 males & females, 18-64, all ethnicities, stress) evenings of the crankiest, crab- ••Company:•Disney•CruiseLine/Disney• (Eurodam) and Feb. 14, 2014 seeking individuals with strong inter- biest, and most cantankerous cabaret... Talent Casting. (Westerdam) in NYC; performs Dec. personal and verbal communication ever!” ••Contracts•begin•September•for•approx.• 2013–June 2014 (Eurodam) and April- skills, must be able to handle a high • Company: Cranky Cabaret. Staff: three or nine months (depending upon Sept. 2014 (Westerdam). volume of customers with professional Kristofer Holz, director. role) on ships sailing to Bahamian and ••Seeking—Dancers:•males•&•females,• demeanor and achieve customer satis- • Mandatory rehearsals will be held July Caribbean ports. 21+, all ethnicities. Singers: males & faction. Must have a high school 14 & 28; runs Aug. 1-2 (show A) & Aug. ••Seeking—Captain Jack Sparrow:•male,• females, 21+, all ethnicities. diploma or GED and a valid U.S. 3-4 (show B) in Midtown NYC. 20-30, all ethnicities, 5’9”-5’11”, slim to • Auditions will be held July 22 at 10 work permit. ••Seeking—Singers:•males•&•females,• athletic build, portrays the famous a.m. (Female Singers) and at 2 p.m. ••Seeking•submissions•from•NY•and• 18-64, all ethnicities. pirate from the “Pirates of the (Male Singers) and July 23 at 10 a.m. CA. ••Seeking•submissions•from•NY. Caribbean” films, also portrays famous (Female Dancers) and at 2 p.m. (Male ••Send•submissions•to•jobs@ladym. ••Send•submissions•to•crankycabaret@ Disney costumed Characters. Male Dancers) at Pearl Studios, 519 8th Ave, com. gmail.com. Look-alike Role: male, 20-30, all eth- 12th Fl., NYC, 10018. ••Apply•at•www.ladym.com/jobs•or• • Casting personnel state: “Do not sub- nicities, 6’-6’2,” handsome, athletic, • Singers and singer/dancers, prepare email your résumé to [email protected]. mit unless you are available for both muscular build with broad shoulders, 16-32 bars of a pop/rock or contempo- ••Pay•provided. rehearsals. Submit pix, resumes, and also portrays famous Disney costumed rary musical theatre song showing any vocal demo tracks or video links characters, such as Goofy. range and personality. Bring sheet you might have. Sound quality is not • Auditions will be held July 22 at 2 p.m. music in correct key. Accompanist will important, just anything to give us a (sign-in, 1:30-2 p.m.) at Pearl Studios, be provided. Dancers will learn a short feel for your voice. Also let us know any 519 8th Ave., 12th fl., New York City, NY, combination. Bring form-fitting dance workshoPs ideas for cranky songs that you think 10018. attire. Women bring heels, all dancers you might like to sing. All musical • Bring current pix & resumes. Be pre- bring tap shoes. All bring pix & Broadway Boot Camp for Kids styles encouraged, so long as each song pared to learn a movement and anima- resumes, stapled together. For more ••A•Class•Act•NY,•an•acting•studio•for• can be adapted to fit a singer/pianist tion exercise. Do not come dressed in info, visit www.RWSandAssociates. kids and teens, is seeking participants style of cabaret. Both comic and dra- costume.Note: Must be 18+. Height com. Callbacks for both singers and for its upcoming Broadway Boot Camp matic pieces are welcome. An ranges strictly adhered to, no dancers will be July 24. taught by Broadway star Marissa Perry accompanist will be provided.” exceptions. Candidates will be ••Pays•$600-$1,200/wk.,•plus•travel•and• (“Hairspray,” “Sister Act”). Company • Compensation is based on ticket measured at sign-in. Late appli- lodging provided. states: “Marissa played Tracy Turnblad sales. The producers are seeking cants will not be accepted. on the Great White Way! In this five-day both union and nonunion performers • Competitive pay, room and board, Oceania Cruises camp, campers work with Marissa and for this production, but no union con- guest sailing privileges, additional ben- ••Casting•singers•and•dancers•for•pro- a music director on song and dance tract is currently planned. Union per- efits package provided. No cruise staff ductions on Oceania Cruises’ Marina, combinations from Broadway hits. On formers should check with their union duty. Regatta, Insignia and Nautica. the last day of camp, kids make their before accepting any work. • Company: Gary Musick Productions. ‘Off-Broadway’ debut for family and Disney Cruise Line Vocalists ••Rehearses•for•3-4•wks.•in•Nashville,• friends at the studio. Get the best Duplex Cabaret Theater • Seeking talented and versatile male TN; performs aboard Oceania’s ships. instruction in the business in a fun and ••Seeking•talent•to•perform•at•The• musical theatre performers for a variety ••Seeking—Singers:•males•&•females,• supportive environment.” Duplex, a 70-seat West Village cabaret of Broadway musical theatre style 18+, all ethnicities. Dancers: males & • Company: A Class Act NY. Staff: theater. shows on Disney’s luxury cruise liners, females, 18+, all ethnicities, strong jazz Marissa Perry, instructor; Jessica Rofé, • Company: Duplex Cabaret Theater. the Disney Magic and the Disney and ballet technique a must, special artistic dir., A Class Act NY. Staff: Tony DeCicco, contact. Wonder. skills (e.g. acrobatics) a plus. ••Program•runs•July•8-12•(10•a.m.-4•p.m.• • Performances are ongoing in NYC. • Company: Disney CruiseLine/Disney • Auditions will be held Aug. 5 from 9:30 daily) at Ripley-Grier Studios, 520 ••Seeking—Singers:•males•&•females,• Talent Casting. a.m.-1:30 p.m. (sign-up, 9:00 a.m.; call- Eighth Ave. (btwn. 36th & 37th sts.), 21-64, all ethnicities. Comedians: • Contracts begin in September and run backs, 1:30-6:00 p.m.) and Aug. 6 from 16th fl., NYC. males & females, 21-64, all ethnicities. for nine months aboard the ships sail- 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. (sign-up, 9:00 a.m.; ••Seeking—Young Actors:•males•&• Performance Artists: males & females, ing to Bahamian and Caribbean ports. callbacks, 1:30-6:00 p.m.) at Ripley- females, 7-16, all ethnicities, all skill 21-64, all ethnicities. Composers: males ••Seeking—Peter Pan:•male,•20-30,•all• Grier Studios, 520 8th Ave., 16th fl., levels. & females, 21-64, all ethnicities. ethnicities, 5’8” and under, energetic New York City, NY, 10018. • Seeking submissions from NY, NJ and Writers: males & females, 21-64, all with youthful boyish charm, must ••Bring•current•pix•&•resumes.•Singers:• CT. ethnicities. Acoustic Musical Acts: move well; tenor. Quasimodo: male, Prepare 16 bars of a ballad and an up- • Send submissions to info@aclass- males & females, 21-64, all ethnicities. 20-39, all ethnicities, 5’8” and under, tempo selection in the styles that best actny.com. Varie • Seeking submissions from NY. strong actor/principal vocalist, sings represent your vocal ability. Bring sheet • To register, call (212) 315-3010 or visit ••Email•show•information,•running• “Out There,” from “Huchback of Notre music in your key; a pianist and CD aclassactny.eventbrite.com. Space is time, and brief marketing plan to Dame”; bari/tenor. player will be provided. Bring current limited. Ty Thomas Honeck, booking mgr., at ••Auditions•will•be•held•July•22•at•10•a.m.• pix & resumes. Dancers: Be prepared to ••For•more•info,•visit•www.aclassactny. [email protected] or call (212) (sign-in, 9:30-10 a.m.) at Pearl Studios, learn a brief combination to test flexi- com. 989-3015. 519 8th Ave., 12th fl., New York City, NY, bility, technique and pick-up skills; if ••Camp•costs•$510. • Note: All performers must be 21+. 10018. selected for callback, you will be asked Seeking self-contained acts only. Space, ••Bring•current•pix•&•resumes.•Actors• to learn an additional routine. Note: NYC, NJ, & Long Island reservations line, full light and sound for both Peter Pan and Quasimodo Couples/roommates will be strongly Broadway Camps for Kids & package, and house technician should download and prepare the considered. Teens provided. Quasimodo music found on the Disney • Pays $650-$1100 salary plus paid • Seeking participants for Camp ACA, “a ••Pay•is•100%•of•the•cover•charge•set•by• Cruise Line section of: disneyauditions. rehearsals. one-week Broadway camp that has kids the producer, minus a sliding scale com/music. Some performers may be clamoring to come back each summer, room fee based on attendance. taught a simple movement combina- where campers take workshops with tion. Note: Must be 18+. Disney is an multiple Broadway actors throughout EOE. the week. Workshops include Musical • Competitive pay, room and board, Theater Technique, On-Camera Gi Gs gigs guest sailing privileges, contract com- Workshop, Broadway Dance, Vocal cruise liNes pletion bonus, and additional benefits High-End Cake Boutique, Retail Training, Intro to Shakespeare, Intro to package provided. No cruise staff duty Associates/Baristas Stage Combat, and Intro to Stage Disney Cruise Line Character required. • Seeking retail associates and baristas Makeup. Campers also see a Broadway Performers for Lady M Confections, a high-end matinee and have a ‘talk back’ with • Seeking male Disney Character Holland America Cruise Line cake boutique with locations in New actors after the show (only for NYC and Performers for entertainment produc- ••Casting•productions•on•Holland• York City and Los Angeles. Long Island camp). At the end of the eV tions on Disney’s luxury cruise liners, America Line’s Eurodam and • Company: Lady M Confections. Staff: week, campers make their Off-

en the Disney Magic and the Disney Westerdam ships. Lester Echem, IMC Manager. Broadway debut in a final performance

Ts Wonder. Performers will appear as fully • Company: Holland America Line. Staff: • Immediate availability (part-time or at an exciting theater in the heart of costumed Disney Characters in main- Binder Casting, casting; Jason Styres, full-time shifts) in NYC and Los ‘The Great White Way,’ and Long Island stage musical theatre productions, casting dir.; RWS and Associates, prod.; Angeles. campers make their debut at the JCC’s meet and greets, events, and produc- Ryan Stana, exec. prod. ••Seeking—Retail Associates/Baristas:• state-of-the-art 200-seat theater!”

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• Company: A Class Act NY. Staff: Jessica St. (btwn. Broadway & Eighth Ave.), • Seeking—Actors Seeking • For more info., visit www.lewisfamily- Rofe, artistic dir. 11th fl., NYC. Representation: males & females, playhouse.com. Note: All cast members • Workshops run Aug. 12-16, 9 a.m.-5 • Seeking—Young Actors: males & 18-64, all ethnicities. will be playing multiple roles. p.m. in NYC, and Aug. 19-23, 9:30 a.m.-5 females, 6-17, all ethnicities, all skill ••Seeking•submissions•from•NY. ••Pays•$452/wk.•Equity•TYA•Contract.•

p.m. in Long Island and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. in levels. Note: Depending on the size of ••Send•submissions•to•audition@theac- Actors who live over 50 miles from the- plays New Jersey. the program, two groups may be split torsprojectnyc.com. atre will receive a modest travel • Seeking—Young Actors: males & up according to age. • For more info as well as industry stipend. females, 7-17, all ethnicities. ••Seeking•submissions•from•NJ,•NY•and• reviews, visit www.theactorsproject- • Seeking submissions from NY, CT and CT. nyc.com. “Bell, Book and Candle” NJ. ••Send•submissions•to•info@aclass- ••Membership•dues•are•$360•per•season• ••Casting•“Bell,•Book•and•Candle.”• • Send submissions to info@aclassactny.com. (averages less than $25/week) and Synopsis: During the Christmas holiday actny.com. ••You•may•also•register•by•visiting•acl- include agent/manager coaching, season, Greenwich Village witch Gillian • No pay. assactny.eventbrite.com. resume workshops, branding yourself Holroyd, a free spirit with a penchant for ••For•more•info,•visit•www.aclassactny. workshops, and writing workshops, going barefoot, has been unlucky in love Sketch Comedy TV Workshop com. and a comp ticket to The Acting Career and restless in life. She admires from for Kids and Teens ••Camp•tuition•fee•is•$695.• Seminar 2013, where company mem- afar her neighbor, Shep Henderson, who • Seeking kids & teens for a sketch com- bers meet with a commercial agent, a one day walks into her gallery of primi- edy TV workshop. Artistic Director legit agent, and a talent manager. tive art to use the telephone (after states: “Top NYC Youth Talent Agent, • Possible pay provided; actors cast in Gillian’s aunt Queenie put a spell on his David Doan of Generation TV is back company plays share a percent of the phone). When she learns he is about to and on the lookout for talented per- comPetitioNs profits (you must be an accepted mem- marry an old college enemy of hers, formers who are great with comedy - ber to participate). Merle Kittridge, she takes revenge by sketch & sitcom. David represents kids Talent Showcase casting a love spell on him, and she and teens for theatre, film, and TV. He ••Casting•all•types•of•performers•for•a• eventually falls for him herself. She currently has four kids in the Broadway talent showcase & copyright forum pre- must make a choice, as witches who fall show, ‘Matilda’ including one of the sented for press and industry before in love lose their supernatural powers. Matilda’s as well as ‘Annie’ and sev- the premiere of a groundbreaking souTherN When she decides to love Shep, Gillian’s eral others. His clients can be seen documentary. cat and familiar, Pyewacket, becomes in countless films and TV shows. • Company: Holla’Back Records, agitated and leaves. Additionally, David worked in cast- Ent. LLC. Staff: Carla Boone. ••Company:•The•Cabrillo•Playhouse,•San• ing at Nickelodeon and knows what • Showcase and film premiere will be CaliForNia Clemente CA. Staff: Amanda Strader, casting directors are looking for! In this held Aug. 31 at the Producer’s Club in artistic dir. four-hour workshop, participants work NYC. • Rehearses Aug. 12-Sept. 11 (Mon.-Fri., with David on actual scenes from ••Seeking—Performers:•males•&•females,• 6-10 p.m. and some Saturdays 10 a.m.-2 sketch comedy shows, sitcoms and 18-64, all ethnicities, rappers, singers, p.m.); runs Sept. 12-Oct. 6 (Thurs.-Sat.) improvisation. Learn how to think out- poets, comedians, etc. in San Clemente, CA. side of the box, commit to your charac- • Auditions will be held July 21 from 2-4 Plays • Seeking—Gillian Holyrod: female, ter, and make bold, strong choices! p.m. at The Producer’s Club, 358 W. 25-40, all ethnicities, attractive, a witch, Scenes will be split up according to 44th Street, NYC, 10036. ‘Aesop in Rancho Cucamonga’ think Samantha from “Bewitched,” all age.” ••Send•submissions•to•bholaback@aol. ••Casting•“Aesop•in•Rancho• ethnicities welcome, should be comfort- • Company: A Class Act NY. Staff: Jessica com. Cucamonga,” an adaptation of “Aesop’s able with kissing/cuddling on stage, has Rofe, artistic dir.; David Doan, youth ••For•more•info,•visit•www.hollaback. Fables” which uses the history of to be carried across stage. Shep talent agent. org. Rancho Cucamonga as a jumping off Henderson: male, 25-40, all ethnicities, ••Workshop•takes•place•Aug.•3,•11•a.m.-3• ••All•talent•must•pay•a•required•$15•audi- point. The play, written by Luis Alfaro, tall, attractive; must give off a heavily p.m. at Ripley-Grier Studios in NYC. tion fee; All selected acts must sell five will weave local history and some of masculine vibe, should be able to ••Seeking—Young Actors:•males•&• (5) tickets priced at $25 for the show- the morality fables together as a carry Gillian across the room, all females, 7-16, all ethnicities, beyond case/premiere. All participating acts way, ultimately, to talk about ethnicities welcome. Aunt funny performers with the ability to will receive a t-shirt; The showcase community. Queenie Holyrod: female, 50+, portray many different characters, winner will receive an edited video of • Company: City of Rancho equity all ethnicities, Gillian’s aunt, think variety show format like their performance, a professional photo Cucamonga/Mainstreet Theatre also a witch, comedy role with “Saturday Night Live” but for a younger session, and website feature. Company. Staff: Mireya (Murry) Notices ability to over exaggerate audience. Hepner, prod.; Robert Castro, dir. almost everything, all ethnici- • Seeking submissions from NY, NJ and • Rehearsals begin Oct. 1; runs Oct. ties welcome. Nick Holyrod: male, CT. 26-Nov. 10 in Rancho Cucamonga, CA. 20-45, all ethnicities, Gillian’s brother, • Send submissions to info@aclass- • Seeking—Actors: males & females, also a witch, a schemer and plotter, actny.com. grouPs & 18-64, all ethnicities, experienced, cre- looking to advance his status in life by • To register, visit www.AClassActNY. ative, highly imaginative, fearless sharing just enough about witchcraft Eventbrite.com. membershiP actors to play multiple characters,must with author Sidney Redlitch, all ethnici- • No pay. $175 fee required. have a strong ability to transform phys- ties welcome. Sidney Redlitch: male, comPaNies ically and vocally and be experienced/ 45+, all ethnicities, famous author of Summer Theater Camp skilled in movement and physical books that expose witchcraft in our ••Seeking•participants•for•A•Class•Act• ‘Our Stories’ based theater; mask/puppetry experi- world today, many people, like Shep, NY’s week-long summer theater camp. • The Actor’s Project NYC (TAPNYC), a ence a plus, especially interested in ignore him but the public loves him; In this craft-based acting camp, company that assists its members in people of color, particularly Latinos. should be smaller in stature, a bit Broadway performers will work with landing agents and getting work • Equity Principal Auditions will be clumsy, in awe of witchcraft. All ethnici- kids and teens on scenes and mono- through industry showcases and plays, held July 18 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. (sign- ties welcome. logues, which will eventually be per- is casting “Our Stories,” a full-length in, 9 a.m.) at Theatre @ Boston Court, • Auditions will be held July 28 from 6-9 formed for family and friends at an theatrical showcase of music, scenes, 70 N. Mentor Ave., Pasadena, CA, p.m. and July 29 from 6-9 p.m. at Off-Broadway theater. When not in monologues, and sketch comedy, all 91106. Cabrillo Playhouse, 202 Avenida rehearsal for the final showcase, camp- original works by company writers. The ••EPA•Rules•are•in•effect.•A•monitor•will• Cabrillo, (Come around to Back Patio), ers will take workshops with Broadway company is also casting other TAPNYC be provided. Parking available in the- San Clemente, CA, 92672. actors throughout the week. Workshop showcases and plays. Producer states: atre’s lot. Performers of all ethnic and ••Send•submissions•to•amanda.strader@ topics include: improvisation, “All shows are attended by agents. Past racial background are encouraged to me.com. Shakespeare, on-camera acting, text productions have been attended by pro- attend. Callbacks will be held July 23. ••Walk•around•to•back•patio.•Bring•pix•&• analysis, character development, and ducers (Broadway, Off-Broadway & off- Additional appointments by invitation resumes. Bring calendar with potential audition technique. Campers will also off-Broadway, film, and TV), agents July 19. rehearsal conflicts. be treated to a Broadway matinee and a (commercial and legit), managers, and • Prepare a short monologue that shows • For questions, email amanda.strader@ eV

talk with the actors after the show. casting directors.” your range and/or ability to transform me.com for more specifics or clarifica- en

• Company: A Class Act NY. Staff: Jessica • Company: The Actor’s Project NYC. physically and vocally. You may be tions. Callbacks will be held July 30. Ts Rofé, artistic dir. Staff: Bobby Holder, artistic director. asked to read a short monologue which ••No•pay,•but•gas•stipend•assessed•travel• • Camp runs July 22-26, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. • Rehearses and performs Summer/Fall will be available the day of the distance, plus costumes (no shoes) and each day, at Nola Studios, 250 W. 54th 2013 in NYC. audition. water provided.

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‘Broadway Bound’ ‘Valerie, The Murderous Nun of 13-Oct. 13 in Claremont, CA. ••Casting•“Broadway•Bound.” Jersey City’ ••Seeking—All Roles Open:•males•&• ••Company:•McCoy/Rigby• • Casting “Valerie, The Murderous Nun females, 18-64, all ethnicities. Entertainment. Staff: Tom McCoy & auditioN of Jersey City.” Producer states: ••Auditions•will•be•held•July•22•from•7-10•

plays Cathy Rigby, prods.; Brian Kite, produc- “Pop-up theater! A mix of improv and a p.m., July 23 from 7-10 p.m. and July 24 ing artistic dir.; Jeff Maynard, dir.; Julia full-length script. Valerie’s claim that from 7-10 p.m. (callback ) (by appt.) at Flores, casting dir. highlights the circumstances surrounding the Candlelight Pavilion, 455 W Foothill ••Rehearsals•begin•Sept.•3;•runs•Sept.• CaLifornia death of three men was all ‘explainable’ Blvd, Claremont, CA, 91711. 20-Oct. 13 at the La Mirada Theatre in Fri. July 12 doesn’t fly with Bebe, a modern devil • Prepare 16 bars of a legitimate muscial La Mirada, CA. ‘Love Shade’ (also 7/13 & 7/14) whose afterlife is now filled with theater piece; be prepared to move. • Seeking—Kate Jerome: female, 45-55, YouTube videos, MP3s, and Twitter.” Note: The roles of Sweeney Todd and

Musicals all ethnicities, tough, hard exterior but ••Company:•Bow•Tie•Productions.•Staff:• Mrs. Lovett have been cast. has a vulnerable side; a stalwart home- Sat. July 13 Bob Polakoski, producer. • Pay provided. maker devoted to her husband and ‘Footloose The Musical’ ••Rehearsals•begin•July•2013;•performs• family; not afraid to stand up for her- ‘God of Carnage’ early Aug. 2013 in non-traditional loca- self. Ben Jerome: male, 70-79, all eth- tions around Southern California. nicities, stubborn, opinionated, has an New Major Label Teen Guitar Band • Seeking—Bebe: male, 40-85, all ethnic- unintentional sense of humor; has con- ‘The Drowsy Chaperone’ ities, the devil, dapper, fun, wry, witty, short films fused, forgetful ramblings, but deep ‘The Rocky Horror Show’ (also 7/14) and self-confident. Valerie’s Father/ down feels tremendous compassion for Edward/Dan: male, 35-55, all ethnici- ‘Alibi Nation’ ‘To Kill A Mockingbird’ his family. Eugene Morris Jerome: ties, one actor plays all three roles, the • Casting “Alibi Nation,” a short film. In Fil male, 18-24, all ethnicities, still an men Valerie is alleged to have killed, the woods of a dystopian future, a fugi- M innocent, honest, young man with a lot Mon. July 15 including her cranky old, father, her tive must outwit an Army private in of heart; an aspiring comedy writer, we obsessive compulsive husband, and her order to escape. ‘Aladdin and His Winter Wish’ see the play through his eyes; good svelte boyfriend who owned the fur • Company: Ambrosia Pictures. Staff: natured, charismatic and appealing. AlterTheater Ensemble coat store. Valerie: female, 30-40, all Jonathan Wysocki, dir. Stanley Jerome: male, 25-29, all ethnic- 2013-14 Season ethnicities, demur, holy, and a killer • Rehearsals will be held in late July. ities, a bit of a ladies man, outgoing, ‘The Black Suits’ (although she doesn’t believe it). Shoots one day, either the weekend tougher than his younger brother • Seeking submissions from CA. of July 26 or Aug. 2, in L.A. Eugene; very focused on being a suc- ‘To Kill A Mockingbird’ ••Send•submissions•to• ••Seeking—Abe:•male,•30-50,•all•eth- cessful comedy writer; “A Jewish Cary [email protected]. nicities, one of the leaders of the Grant”. Blanche Morton: female, 45-49, Wed. July 17 ••Producer•states:•“This•is•a•fun,• rebel faction, Abe is posing as an all ethnicities, very wealthy and pros- loose production, and a chance to get in Army sergeant in enemy territory for a ‘The Drowsy Chaperone’ perous; softer and gentler than her sis- on something different! Our last devil high-stakes mission. A lifetime of per- ter Kate. Jack Jerome: male, 50-59, all was 65 years old; age not a factor.” sonal tragedy has made him strong, ethnicities, beleaguered, unsatisfied, Thu. July 18 ••Compensation•and•meals•provided.• sharp, determined, and duplicitous. but in his mind all of his decisions are ‘Aesop in Rancho Cucamonga’ Must be willing to have short hair and justified; hurts his family and regrets be clean-shaven. Paul: male, 18-32, all it, but it doesn’t stop him from leaving. ‘Starring Clara Bow’ ethnicities, a “green” private in the ••Equity•Principal•Auditions•will•be•held• Loyalist Army, Paul is eager to move up July 25 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. (sign-in, 9 musicals the ranks without putting in too much a.m.) at La Mirada Rehearsal Hall, 15519 effort. However, his inexperience Phoebe, (not the La Mirada Theatre), La For the full auditions calendar, ‘Man of La Mancha’ belies his ability to take action when Mirada, CA, 90638. visit backstage.com/auditions ••Casting•“Man•of•La•Mancha.” needed. Must be willing to have short • EPA rules are in effect. A monitor will ••Company:•Whittier•Community• hair and be clean-shaven. be provided. Performers of all ethnic Theatre. Staff: John Francis, publicity ••Seeking•submissions•from•CA. and racial background are encouraged chairman; Karen Jacobson, dir.; Pro ••Apply•on•Backstage.com. to attend. Mojica, music dir.; Rebecca Schroeder, ••Salaries•deferred•under•the•SAG•Short• • Prepare a contemporary theatre mono- male, 40-60, Caucasian, neighbor, choreo.; Roxie Lee & John Francis, Film Agreement; Copy, credit, and logue not to exceed two minutes. You rarely seen, he both frightens and fasci- prods. meals provided. may use a monologue from the script. nates the children. Dill: male, 10-13, • Rehearsals begin July 20 (Mon.-Thu. at ••Pays•$760/wk.•Equity•COST•Contract. Caucasian, Scout and Jem’s friend, wise 7 p.m. and some Saturdays at 10 a.m.); ‘Passage of the North’ with a slight air of sophistication. Heck runs for three weekends beginning • Casting “Passage of the North,” a ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ Tate: male, 40-50, Caucasian, town Sept. 6 at the Whittier Center Theatre in crime drama about two brothers who • Casting “To Kill a Mockingbird.” Sheriff, tough and compassionate. Whittier, CA. go to a body shop in Juarez, Mexico and ••Company:•Theatre•Palisades.•Staff:• Judge Taylor: male, 50-70, ••Seeking—All Roles:•males•&• unwittingly find themselves in a cartel Sherry Coon, pre-production chair; Caucasian, town judge, working to females, 18-64, all ethnicities, shooting. Director states: “This short is Harper Lee, writer. see justice done. Reverend Sikes: actors, singers and dancers. going to be used to raise funding for a • Rehearsals begin late July; runs Sept. males & females, 46-65, African • Auditions will be held July 16 from feature film that I wrote. I have a highly 6-Oct. 13 (Fri. & Sat. at 8 p.m. & Sun. at American, strong-voiced minister 7:30-10 p.m. and July 17 from 7:30-10 talented team behind me and I’m look- 2:30 p.m.). who cares for his congregation. Mayella p.m. at Whittier Community Theatre, ing for equally talented people in front ••Seeking—Atticus Finch:•male,•40-50,• Ewell: males & females, 18-22, 7630 S. Washington Ave., Whittier, CA, of the camera. I’ll be showing this short Caucasian, lawyer in a small southern Caucasian, Tom Ewell’s daughter, 90601. film to studio executives at a major film town, believes in justice and loves his frightened and sly at the same time. ••Send•submissions•to•kjcenterstage@ studio who could green light my fea- children. Scout Finch: female, 8-12, Bob Ewell: male, 40-60, Caucasian, a charter.net. ture movie. If the actors work out, we Caucasian, the daughter of Atticus bully and a bigot. Walter Cunningham: ••Be•prepared•to•cold•read•from•the• will use them in the feature film too.” Finch, impulsive and courageous. Jem male, 40-50, Caucasian, farmer, poor script, sing at least 16 bars from a song • Company: AM Productions. Staff: Ben Finch: male, 11-14, Caucasian, the son and prejudiced but a good man at heart. you bring and be prepared to move. Lioe, dir. of Atticus Finch; smart and curious, Mr. Gilmer: male, 30-50, Caucasian, Bring pix & resume. For more informa- • Tentatively shoots July 27 & 28 and with a temper. Calpurnia: female, prosecutor, capable of the appearance tion including full character break- Aug. 3 & 4 in the greater Los Angeles 40-60, African American, housekeeper, of cruelty. Tom Robinson: male, 26-40, down, visit www. area. proud, fierce, and loving. Maudie African American, handsome and vital whittiercommunitytheatre.org. ••Seeking—Diego:•male,•17-20,•Hispanic,• Atkinson: female, 40-50, Caucasian, but crippled by a childhood accident. • No pay. 18-year-old actors preferred, about to neighbor, sensitive and sensible. Feels caught in a trap he can’t escape. go to college. Innocent, smart, and a Stephanie Crawford: female, 50-70, • Auditions will be held July 13 from 1-4 ‘Sweeney Todd’ good person in general. He has a killer Caucasian, neighbor, loves hearing and p.m. and July 15 from 7-9 p.m. at ••Casting•Stephen•Sondheim•and•Hugh• instinct that kicks in when it has to. spreading gossip. Mrs. Dubose: female, Pierson Playhouse, 941 Temescal Wheeler’s musical thriller “Sweeney Must be able to be both endearing and 60-70, Caucasian, neighbor, sharp- Canyon Road, Pacific Palisades, CA, Todd.” intimidating when necessary. Cesar: tongued and vicious with her own 90272. • Company: Candlelight Pavilion. Staff: male, 26-32, Hispanic, a bit of a smart- secret. Nathan Radley: male, 40-60, ••Apply•on•Backstage.com. Orlando Montes, stage manager; Chuck ass but in a charming way, thinks he Caucasian, neighbor, mysterious ••Cold•readings/sides•will•be•provided. Ketter, dir.; Janet Renslow, choreo. knows everything and could be consid- brother to Boo Radley. Boo Radley: ••No•pay. ••Rehearsals•begin•in•August;•runs•Sept.• ered arrogant; an endearing character

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whom people can connect with. ters have one or two lines. Extras: Julio: male, 18-24, Hispanic, to play males & females, 18-64, all ethnici- late teens, speaks Spanish (slang); ties. Nun: female, 18-64, all ethnici- an inexperienced hit man who is ties, enters the ice cream parlor to learning the ropes. He’s teamed up place an order. with Eduardo for an assassination. ••Seeking•submissions•from•CA. He tries to hide his anxiety but it ••Send•submissions•to•wills- shows through. He has a conscience [email protected]. and is not as blood-thirsty as • No pay. Eduardo. Note: Indicate in your submission if you speak Spanish. Eduardo: male, 27-45, Hispanic, Bill and Ted’s excellenT speaks Spanish (slang); rugged looking, not model-like. He isn’t studeNt films Halloween advenTure necessarily scary but has no problem killing innocent people. ‘A Beautiful Mind,’ Scene Basically a veteran triggerman. Has Presentation Seeking talented individualS a bit of a boisterous personality ••Casting•two•actors•for•a•UCLA•in- with a dark sense of humor. Note: class performance of a scene from who can impersonate a popular celebrity or pop culture Indicate if you speak Spanish in the 2001 film “A Beautiful Mind.” icon to act and dance in Bill and Ted’s Excellent Halloween your submission. Driver: male, In the selected scene, Alicia con- Fil 30-45, Hispanic, speaks Spanish, fronts her husband, John Nash, Adventure stage show at Universal Studios Hollywood! also a veteran but is very clinical. about his illness (schizophrenia) M Note: Indicate if you speak Spanish when she visits him after commit- in your submission. Marlene: ting him to a psychiatric hospital female, 23-30, Caucasian, Hispanic, for treatment. actor and dancer auditions by appointment at East Indian, Native American, • Company: Rumination Films LLC. Middle Eastern, Pacific Islander, Staff: Chayah Masters, coord. uSHauditions.com Ethnically Ambiguous / Mixed • One rehearsal will be held outside Race, dark/brown-haired, beauti- of class. The in-class rehearsal will ful, freshly engaged to Cesar and be held July 27, 10:30 a.m.-noon at auditionS are July 17, 2013 loves every minute of it; has a fun UCLA. The in-class performance and bubbly personality. Narco: will be held Aug. 24, 2-3 p.m. at male, 30-41, Hispanic, seasoned UCLA in Westwood, CA. Great seasonal performance opportunity! veteran hit man; tough without • Seeking—John Nash: male, 29-39, Most rehearsals and all shows are at night needing to show it; very calm and Caucasian, a mathematical whiz in analytical. Sonia: female, 17-20, the 1950s suffering from undiag- late August through October 2013. Caucasian, Hispanic, East Indian, nosed schizophrenia. Married with Native American, Middle Eastern, a young child. Physically fit, but Pacific Islander, Ethnically not overly so. Alicia: female, 25-35, Ambiguous / Mixed Race, 18-year- Caucasian, Hispanic, Native old actors preferred, dark or American, Ethnically Ambiguous brown-haired, cute; in a loving / Mixed Race, attractive and high school relationship with stylish, a woman of the 1950s Diego; a girly-girl but can hold with exceptional intellect. her own if she has to; must be Faces the grim reality that the able to charm the pants off some- life she dreamed of with her math- one and gives a good reason for ematical whiz husband, John Nash, Diego to love her. Victor: male, will be stifled by his schizophrenia. 24-35, Hispanic, car mechanic; If she ever hopes to have the family easygoing type of guy. and life she dreamed of, she is des- BREAKING INTO THE INDUSTRY ••Seeking•submissions•from•CA. perate for him to see reality and ••Send•submissions•to•benlioe@ break free of his mental illness. gmail.com. ••Auditions•will•be•held•by•appt.• • No pay, but credit, copy, and meals July 14 from 2-5 p.m. in Los provided. Angeles, CA. • Apply on Backstage.com. with Actor ‘Vanilla’ ••Note:•Actors•cast•must•be•available• • Casting “Vanilla,” a short film on both dates required for the in- about a young man who, after fail- class performance of the scene; David O’Donnell ing to pick up girls who have some- Actors should not watch the movie thing special about them, comforts ahead of casting or, in the event himself with ice cream. He soon cast, performing the scene in class; realizes that what he wants is a girl Actors will be asked to read the and Actor who is simple and pure, like vanilla script in its entirety to understand ice cream. the characters emotionally to be Bodhi Elfman • Company: Trial by Fire able to present as honest a perfor- Productions. Staff: Will mance as their talent allows. Mankowski, dir. • No pay. ••Read-through,•rehearsals,•and• shoot dates TBA; all will take place NYFA Student Film TH $ in the Santa Barbara area. ••Casting•a•short•film•for•a•16mm• WEDNESDAY, JULY 17 • 7:00PM • 25 • Seeking—Daniel: male, 18-24, film camera production workshop. Caucasian, the main character, a Film is about a young detective fol- Attend a seminar based on and including the book The semi-awkward college student, lowing a lady to a park. Problems of Work: Scientology Applied to the Workaday average-looking. Vanessa: female, ••Company:•New•York•Film• 18-24, Caucasian, the protagonist’s Academy. Staff: Jingxuan Chen, dir. World by NY Times best-selling author L. Ron Hubbard. love interest, blonde hair, a sub- ••Rehearses•July•7•and•shoots•July• Learn the practical tools you need to know dued beauty, outgoing, spunky. 12 in L.A. Beautiful Girls: female, 18-24, all ••Seeking—Linda:•female,•17-29,•all• to start making a living as an actor. ethnicities, who get hit on by the ethnicities, a young woman who Church of Scientology RSVP with Jenni Fairchild protagonist, most of these charac- got engaged to a man with the Celebrity Centre International at (323) 960-3113 or 5930 Franklin Ave, Hollywood [email protected] backstage.com 07.11.13 backstage 33 © 2013 CSCCI. All Rights Reserved. SCIENTOLOGY is a trademark and service mark owned by Religious Technology Center and is used with its permission.

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intention of robbing him, but acciden- for this project.” or through Backstage. For complete tally fell in love with him. Rex: male, ••Compensation•varies•according•to• details, visit www.dimensionfitness. gigs 17-27, all ethnicities, a young guy trying role; meals provided. com. to be a real detective. Cindy: female, ••Pays•$1000•for•film•shoot•(30-minute• High-End Cake Boutique, Retail 18-29, all ethnicities, a beautiful assas- cardio-strength workout class shoot Associates/Baristas sin working for a mafia family. pays $500.) Company states: “All IPDs ••Seeking•retail•associates•and•baristas• • Seeking submissions from CA. will be paid 20% of their gross salary for Lady M Confections, a high-end ••Send•submissions•to•jingxuan.chen@ iNdustrials after final approval of all submitted cake boutique with locations in New nyfa.edu. routines. The balance of the gross sal- York City and Los Angeles. ••No•pay. Group Fitness Instructors for ary will be paid after successful com- ••Company:•Lady•M•Confections.•Staff:• Videos pletion of the studio shoot, on the Lester Echem, IMC Manager. ••Seeking•instructors•to•appear•in•fit- same day as the shoot.” ••Immediate•availability•(part-time•or• ness videos for an upcoming start-up full-time shifts) in NYC and Los business video project. Company Angeles. music Videos states: “The videos will be dissemi- • Seeking—Retail Associates/Baristas: nated to exercise studios that we sell males & females, 18-64, all ethnicities, ‘Don’t Take My Life’ our program to. Classes include: NatioNal seeking individuals with strong inter- ••Casting•a•music•video•for•the•track• d•Militarized Zone (a boot camp), personal and verbal communication “Don’t Take my Life” by recording art- d•Brief (a 30-minute express cardio/ commercials skills, must be able to handle a high ist Cashmere. Producer states: “This strength circuit workout), d•Bomba volume of customers with professional documentary-style music video is (Latin-inspired dance fitness, instruc- PlateTopper National demeanor and achieve customer satis- Fil intended to go viral and be the leading tor cannot be currently Zumba certi- Infomercial faction. Must have a high school

M tool in a campaign against school vio- fied), d•Compress (yoga), Dance • Casting a national infomercial for diploma or GED and a valid U.S. work lence. The song was originally written Par•D (totally up-to-date dance PlateToppers (www.platetopper. permit. after the Columbine High School fitness choreographed to today’s com). • Seeking submissions from NY and CA. shooting. It depicts a 15-year-old boy hottest hits), d•Velop (a choreo- ••Company:•PlateTopper.•Staff:• ••Send•submissions•to•[email protected]. who lives life as an adopted outcast, graphed barbell class - instructor Yasmin Shanker, casting dir. ••Apply•at•www.ladym.com/jobs•or•

TV & V TV lacking love and attention both at cannot be under current Les Mills con- ••Shoots•Summer•2013•in•L.A. email your résumé to [email protected]. home and in school. The time span of tract), d•Fense (martial-arts inspired ••Seeking—Mary Beth:•female,•40-50,• • Pay provided. the song covers two consecutive days- aerobics), d•Tour (a stationary cycling African American, 5’7,” 170-250 lbs.; a

ideo -his 15th birthday and the day class), Kid•D Fit (for chidlren ages hard working charismatic Mom type, after. The video is not designed to 7-15), and Seniori•D (a specialized should exemplify the busy mom vibe demonize him, nor will it support cardio and strength class for older and look like she knows her way around his final actions, but it will shed adults). Instructor/Program the house, especially the kitchen, ener- workshoPs light on how a lack of love and sup- Designers (IPDs) must create 120 getic, confident, and down-to-earth. co port and a strong family structure, minutes of unique routines (two Wardrobe: Sunday dress & apron/busi- Creative Artists Lab Program MM coupled with the verbally brutal unique classes worth with no dupli- ness attire/picnic dress. • Seeking participants for the Creative behaviors of teenagers, can lead a cate routines), except the 30-minute ••Auditions•will•be•held•by•appt.•July•15• Artists Lab (CAL), an elite interdisci- ercial fragile teenage person into doing cardio-strength workout class which from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at 1200 S Hope plinary collaborative for the profes- unthinkable things to find strength.” will require 60 minutes worth of con- Street, (metered parking available), Los sional actor committed to improving • Company: F.R.E.S.H. Films. Staff: tent (two classes worth).” Angeles, CA, 90015. their craft and marketability. CAL Terrence Jones, dir.; James Robinson, ••Company:•Dimension•Fitness.•Staff:• ••Send•submissions•to•yasminshanker@ places an emphasis on mastering audi- assist. dir. Michelle Pearl, owner. gmail.com. tion technique and the business tools ••Rehearses•July•18•&•19,•6-9•p.m.•or• ••Hiring•begins•ASAP•and•continues• ••Include•demo•reel/clips/links•with• necessary for advancement. Created to Aug. 1 & 2, 6-9 p.m.; shoots July 20 & until July 19 or until all positions are submission. bridge the socio-economic divide 21, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. or Aug. 3 & 4, 8 a.m.-8 filled. All instructors will have until ••Pays•$400/day. between actors and their accessibility p.m. in the Los Angeles area. August 9 to submit a video of the cho- to career-growing resources, CAL’s ••Seeking—Actor:•male,•13-17,•Hispanic,• reographed routines for corporate labs are partially funded by perform- Asian, East Indian, Native American, review. Shoots last week of August ers and institutions that want to Middle Eastern, Pacific Islander, (instructors will each need to be at the encourage diversity in the talent pool, Ethnically Ambiguous / Mixed Race, studio for 2.5-4 hours on filming day) local commercials thereby enabling us to provide high to play 15 years old, an adopted out- in Los Angeles, CA. quality programs at an affordable cast, lacks love and attention both at • Seeking—Certified Group Fitness Dog Food Commercial monthly membership rate. CAL home and in school, feels alone, feels Instructors: males & females, 18-50, ••Casting•a•dog•food•commercial.• selects actors based on talent, disconnected, feels fear (although he all ethnicities, 10 needed in total, all ••Company:•K-10•Plus.• capability and vision. Actors may never call it that), is starting to must be fit and well-toned, should ••Shoots•July•17-21•in•Los•Angeles.• selected participate in a three feel hopeless, is actually a very tal- convey a powerful sense of energy and ••Seeking—Older Women:•female,•50-75,• month track program, culminating in ented and imaginative young person, demonstrate a profound knowledge of all ethnicities. producing original content that high- but his talents are seldom celebrated anatomy and proper technique, must • Seeking submissions from CA. lights their talents. by his foster family, so he paints alone be able to verbally and visually cue ••Send•submissions•to•cheztam@yahoo. ••Company:•Creative•Artists•Lab•/•The• and shares his artwork with no one; and pre-cue properly, must be extraor- com. Casting Lab. Staff: Che Landon, artistic after everyone forgets his birthday dinarily talented choreographers/ ••Pays•$100/day. dir. and he is once again reminded that group fitness routine designers. • Lab runs Sept. 15-Dec. 15 in L.A. Over love is the most distant emotion from Casting notes: “A class is only as the course of the three month period, his current lifestyle, he decides to strong as its content, so the ability to every actor will be cast in a minimum demand attention by any means nec- create fun, safe, easy-to follow, effec- of two TV or Film projects. essary, be it right or wrong. Casting tive routines will be an essential ele- stage staff & tech • Seeking—Actors: males & females, personnel state: “This is a non-speak- ment in our hiring decision. All 18-35, all ethnicities. Actors: males & ing role, so all emotion must be deliv- instructors (except the yoga ‘Our Town’ females, 35-55, all ethnicities. Actors: Gi Gs ered through subtle facial and body instructor) must be currently cer- ••Seeking•a•qualified•director•for• males & females, 55-75, all ethnicities. languages. This character is going tified by ACE, AFAA, NASM or “Our Town” by Thorton Wilder. Actors: males & females, 75-90, all through a gamut of intense emotions ASCM as a Group Fitness Instructor ••Company:•Santa•Monica’s•Morgan- ethnicities. that circulate through his mind daily, (GFI). This will be verified before final Wixson Theatre. Staff: Larry Gesling, • Seeking submissions from CA. which he usually does a great job at hiring. Yoga instructor must be a RYS prod. ••Send•submissions•to•info@thecre- suppressing, until now. Rage is around 200 or RYS 500 instructor (verifiable • Rehearsals begin early August; runs ativeartistslab.com. the corner.” through Yoga Alliance.) Most impor- Sept. 28-Oct. 20 at the theatre in Santa ••Demo•reel/link•submissions•are• eV • Seeking submissions from CA. tantly, we want to see your sparkling Monica, CA. encouraged. An audition and inter-

en ••Send•submissions•to•robinsonii. personality.” ••Seeking—Director:•males•&•females,• view are required for consideration. In

Ts [email protected]. • Seeking submissions from CA. 18-80, all ethnicities. addition to submitting, all actors (even ••Producer•states:•“Much•of•the•sched- ••Send•submissions•to•submissions@ ••Seeking•submissions•from•CA. those with representation), must com- uling depends on how quickly we dimensionfitness.com. ••Submissions•deadline•July•12. plete a brief formal application at attain our lead and supporting casts ••Submit•videotape•auditions•via•email• ••Stipend•provided. www.thecreativeartistslab.com.

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Submissions deadline is July 22 at Bay Area resident walk-ins will be seen. • For more info., visit http://www. noon PST. Plays ••Note:•Especially•seeking•Native• tabardtheatre.org/audition.html. • For more info, visit www.thecre- American actors. Performers of all eth- • Stipend available. ativeartistslab.com to learn about the AlterTheater Ensemble 2013-14 nic and racial backgrounds are encour-

collaborative and what the monthly Season aged to attend. plays membership package includes. Note: ••Casting•AlterTheater•Ensemble’s•2013- ••For•more•info•visit•www.altertheater. Seeking proactive, dynamic, focused 14 season. org. and fun actors eager to be challenged ••Company:•AlterTheater•Ensemble.• ••Pays•$199•min.•Equity•Modified•BAT• Feature FilMs and create collaboratively; All Staff: Jeanette Harrison, casting dir. Contract. career levels are welcome to ••Performances•run•in•the•fall• ‘Art School Horrors’ submit. 2013-spring 2014 in San Rafael, CA. • Casting “Art School Horrors,” a feature

••All•participants•must•pay•$195/ ••Seeking—Native American Man:• film. Project description: “The local art m

month for 3 months, or $575 up- male, 20-39, Native American, to school is filled to the brim with snooty, usicals front. There are a limited number of play 8-32, Pomo or Coast Miwok/Pomo, Musicals wannabe misfits... And Doug, a young work/study opportunities for artists in actual Native Americans preferred man who is trying really hard to con- need of financial assistance. All SAG regardless of race or tribal identity. ‘Elves and the Shoemaker’ nect with his fellow students. The projects produced will be under the Native American Man #2: male, 20-25, • Casting “Elves and the Shoemaker,” an yearly art show and their struggles with SAG New Media Contract. Native American, Pomo/Yurok, actual original musical based on the classic the meaning of art, life, and love are Native Americans preferred regard- Grimms’ fairy tale. being rudely interrupted when the sev- less of race or tribal identity, former ••Company:•The•Tabard•Theatre• ered ear of Vincent van Gogh awakens football player turned cop. Two Company. Staff: Cathy Cassetta, the art pieces and turns them on their Film Men: male, 20-25, all ethnicities, Tabard exec. dir.; Jennifer Packard, pretentious creators.” Festivals & events good comedic chops, former foot- dir.; Jeremy Harris, music dir. • Company: New Horizons Picture Corp. ball players, capable of great depths ••Rehearsals•begin•Sept.•23•(tenta- Staff: Thijs Bazelmans, dir. Corporate, Gala, and Theatrical and deep deception. Man: male, 18-24, tively); runs Nov. 29–Dec. 15 in San • Shoots July 22-Aug. 17 in San Live Events Caucasian, Hispanic, Asian, East Jose, CA. Francisco, CA. • Casting immediate and future ongoing Indian, Native American, Middle • Seeking—The Shoemaker (Pappa): • Seeking—Doug Harris: male, 18-25, all

corporate, gala, and theatrical live Eastern, Pacific Islander, Ethnically male, 35-65, all ethnicities, a pessimist ethnicities, misunderstood underdog & V TV events. Producer states: “Most shows Ambiguous / Mixed Race, probably who has a playfulness about him. that tries to befriend the misfits that are revues, but some productions will Caucasian, not African-American, a Shoemaker’s wife (Mamma): female, lead the school. Huemac: male, 18-20,

be full scale contemporary musical the- rapper from a small town, probably gay, 30-65, all ethnicities, an optimist who Hispanic, Pacific Islander, natively cul- ideo ater as well. Most shows are belt pop/ definitely confused, does not belong, supports her husband, loves to knit. tured edgy Latino. Rubens: male, 18-25, Broadway style and require the ability was bullied in high school because Erland: males & females, 7-30, all eth- all ethnicities, flamboyant pretty boy. to sing in parts.” everyone thought he was gay, fan of nicities, one of Shoemaker’s elves, Vanrat: male, 18-25, all ethnicities, • Company: Live It Up Productions, LLC. “The Lord of the Rings,” looking for leader of the assignment to help carefree stoner. Staff: Trini Garza, prod. love in all the wrong places. Caucasian the Shoemaker. Belanor: males & ••Seeking•submissions•from•CA. • Rehearses in Los Angeles; performs Man: male, 20-25, Caucasian, former females, 7-30, all ethnicities, one of ••Send•submissions•to•thijsbazel- throughout the year in Palm Springs, star quarterback of the high school Shoemaker’s elves, shy or worried [email protected]. but talent must be prepared to travel if football team, big, good-looking guy, about “getting it right.” Nopos: males & • No pay. asked. may or may not be the smartest tool in females, 7-30, all ethnicities, one of • Seeking—Singers, Dancers, Singer/ the shed. Transgendered Male to Shoemaker’s elves, comedic, acrobatic, ‘Eva’ Dancers & Dancer/Singers: males & Female: male, 18-24, Asian, a phone able to do physical comedy. Flyson: ••Casting•the•feature•film•“Eva.”•Project• females, 18-45, all ethnicities, all types, psychic, grew up in a small Northern males & females, 10-15, all ethnicities, description: “Eva finds her innocent for lead and ensemble roles. California town. Female: female, 18-24, one of Shoemaker’s elves, second daughter has been stolen and killed by • Auditions will be held Aug. 17 from 11 all ethnicities, cheerleading or gymnas- youngest, negative pre-teen. Wyn: human traffickers. Eva becomes her a.m.-7 p.m. (dancer sign-up begins at 11 tics experience a plus. Latino/Native males & females, 7-12, all ethnicities, alter ego, set out for revenge as she a.m., singer sign-up begins at 2 p.m.) American Man: male, 40-69, Hispanic, one of Shoemaker’s elves, youngest, evolves into a serial killer hunting and Aug. 18 from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. (by Native American, father, fisherman, happy, giddy, wide-eyed innocence. human traffickers.” appt.) at Centerstaging Studios, 3407 found true love and is raising two Elves & Villagers: males & females, • Company: Toni Staniewicz Casting. Winona Ave., Burbank, CA, 91504. daughters. Latino/Native American 18-70, all ethnicities, includes: Bosmer, Staff: Toni Staniewicz, casting dir. • Send submissions to trini@liuproduc- Man #2: male, 30-39, Hispanic, Native head elf, “absent minded professor”; • Shooting late August/early September. tions.com. American, the loneliest man who ever Rathal, eager to please; Sandew, loves ••Seeking—Eva:•female,•30-50,• • For an appointment, submit online. longed for love. Latino/Brazilian Man: being an elf; Tamsin, “we can do it” Caucasian, normal mild-mannered soc- ••For•the•open•call,•dancers•will•be• male, 20-39, Hispanic, the village’s attitude; Lorsan, the sidekick; Allynna, cer mom with bad side. Bill the taught a combination and will then be golden boy who works hard but for “fashionista”; Dashee, scared of stuff Trafficker: male, 25-40, Caucasian, seen in groups. Be prepared for call- whom everything always came easy. but willing to participate with the Hispanic, Asian, Native American, backs at the end of the day. You may be Latina/Native American Woman: team; Milkmaid, Shopkeeper, Baker, Middle Eastern, Ethnically Ambiguous taught a separate combination. Be pre- female, 20-25, Hispanic, Native Baker’s Child, Jo (7-12 yrs), / Mixed Race, hardened low life, tat- pared to sing if asked; bring sheet American, the baby sister; longs for Tavernkeeper, Tavernkeeper’s Wife, toos, slicked back hair, wife beater music in the correct key. Singers will be something more than small town vil- and Tanner. Shoemaker’s Landlord: shirts, etc. Will: male, 30-50, seen individually. lage life, the beauty. Latina/Native male, 30-70, all ethnicities, sinister, Caucasian, Hispanic, Ethnically ••Pays•$175-200•min./day•for•rehearsals;• American Woman #2: female, 20-39, unfeeling, suave. Ambiguous / Mixed Race, a detective. pays $500-750 min./show for perfor- Hispanic, Native American, the cau- • Auditions will be held by appt. July 27 • Seeking submissions from CA. mances. The producers are seeking tious one who always loses what she (morning); (callbacks as needed) at ••Send•submissions•to•tonistaniewicz@ both union and nonunion performers wants most. Latina/Brazilian Woman: 5663 Chambertin Dr., San Jose, CA, gmail.com. for this production, but no union con- female, 40-69, Hispanic, lives each day 95118. ••Pays•$100/day;•SAG•ultra•low•budget• tract is currently planned. Union per- to the fullest, found true love, grabbed • Send submissions to cathy@tabard- scale. formers should check with their union it and has no regrets. theatre.org. before accepting any work. • Auditions will be held by appt. July 15 • The week prior to the audition, an from 3:30-7:30 p.m. (Work Out Room: audition application/packet will be enter via alleyway behind the bldg.; emailed to everyone with an appoint- first left off D St.) at Art Works ment. Bring that to the audition filled industrials Downtown, 1337 Fourth St., San Rafael, out along with pix & resumes and con- NortherN CA, 94901. flict calendar. ‘Phone OS’ Industrial Video • Send submissions to casting@alter- • Prepare 16 bars each of two contrast- • Casting “Phone OS,” a short industrial theater.org. ing musical theatre songs and bring video weaving three storylines around • A monitor will not be provided. The sheet music; piano accompaniment the use of a new phone. A day in the life eV CaliforNia producer will run all aspects of this provided. No tapes, CDs, or a capella. of a young man on his way to his grand- en

audition. You will be taught a portion of a song mother’s 80th birthday party, three Ts ••For•an•appointment,•submit•pix•&• from the show, may be asked to do one young women enjoy a day in SF, and a resumes. Submission deadline is July or more cold readings and will be working couple tries to balance family 11. If space is available, San Francisco/ taught a dance combination. and work.

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• Company: Actual Films. “The Taming of the Shrew,” and man, comes to the defense of his son’s July 15 from 1-7 p.m. and July 16 from ••Shoot•will•be•in•San•Francisco•and•San• “Timon of Athens.” Casting director relationship during an already awk- 4-9 p.m. at Frank Theater, 2637 27th Jose, CA. states: “This is an opportunity for ward dinner party, witty and funny Ave S. Suite 208, Rehearsal Studio, 2nd ••Seeking—Young Man:•male,•18-28,• actors to develop in many areas of the- with seamless comedic timing. Various fl. in the Ivy Building for the Arts,

plays Hispanic, running late, catches a bus. atre (including outreach, marketing, types for Studio X-hibition: males & Minneapolis, MN, 55407. Business Colleagues: male, 20-35, new play development, etc.), perform females, 18-64, all ethnicities. ••Send•submissions•to•admin@frankthe- Asian. Young Professional Asian in a touring production for young audi- • Equity Principal Auditions will be held atre.org. Woman: female, 20-25, Asian. Young ences as well as new plays and those of July 16 from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. (by ••EPA•Rules•are•in•effect.•A•monitor• Tourists: female, 18-23, Caucasian, the classical repertory, while serving as appointment; lunch, 12:30-1 p.m.), will not be provided. The producer Hispanic, Middle Eastern, Ethnically understudies and teaching artists. July 17 from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. (by will run all aspects of this audition. Ambiguous / Mixed Race. Training in text, voice, speech and appointment; lunch, 12:30-1 p.m.) Performers of all ethnic and racial ••Seeking•submissions•from•CA. stage combat to meet performance and July 18 from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. background are encouraged to ••Send•submissions•to•actualfilms@ demands will be given by resident and (by appointment; lunch, 12:30-1 p.m.) attend. actualfilms.net. visiting artists.” at Studio X, 1340 S. 13th St., on the cor- ••For•appointment,•apply•online•or•call• • Pays $75. • Company: Elissa Myers Casting. Staff: ner of 13th & Reed St., Philadelphia, PA. (612)-724-3760. Prepare a two-minute Paul Fouquet, casting dir. ••Send•submissions•to•artistic@the- monologue showcasing your strengths • Contract runs Sept. 17, 2013-May 25, atreexile.org. as an actor. Bring pix & resumes. Note: 2014 in Montgomery, AL. ••A•monitor•will•not•be•provided.•The• All roles except Macheath in “The • Seeking—Interns: males & females, producer will run all aspects of this Threepenny Opera,” are available. NaTioNal/ 18-64, all ethnicities, eight interns, audition. Performers of all ethnic and ••Equity•SPT•Tier•1•Contract. nonunion, actors with musical theatre racial backgrounds are encouraged to skills, a strong vocal instrument, stam- attend. ‘My Name is Asher Lev’ ina, good character and excellent clas- • For an appointment, submit online or • Casting South Florida talent for regioNal sical theatre ability. Only submit if call (215) 218-4022, (July 8-July 12, GableStage’s 2013-14 Season, to include available for entire length of contract. noon- 6 p.m.). Deadline for email “My Name is Asher Lev” by Aaron ••Auditions•will•be•held•by•appt.•July•15,• appointment requests is July 15. AEA Posner, adapted from the novel by July 16, July 17 and July 18 in NYC, and non-AEA members without Chaim Potok.

TV & V TV 10019. appointments will be seen as time ••Company:•GableStage.•Staff:•Joseph• • For an appointment, mail pix & permits. Adler, producing artistic dir. Plays resumes to Elissa Myers Casting, 250 W. ••Prepare•two•contrasting•contemporary• ••Rehearsals•start•Oct.•29;•runs•Nov.•

ideo 54th St., 10th fl., New York, NY 10019, monologues not to exceed three min- 23-Dec. 22 in Coral Gables, FL. Alabama Shakespeare Festival ATTN: ASF Intern Company 2013-2014. utes. Email pix & resumes or bring to ••Seeking—Asher Lev:•male,•15-20,•all• 2013-14 Season • Note: Non-Equity members only. audition appointment. Note: Offers ethnicities. ••Seeking•Equity•actors•for•Alabama• Casting will be dependent on audition have been made on roles from “True ••Auditions•will•be•held•by•appt.•Aug.•12• Shakespeare Festival’s 2013-14 season. and roles are not guaranteed. Artists of West” and “Annapurna.” from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. and Aug. 13 from 11 ••Company:•Alabama•Shakespeare• all ages and ethnicities are encouraged. ••Pays•$322/wk.•Equity•SPT•Contract. a.m.-6 p.m. at GableStage, 1200 Festival. Staff: Nancy Rominger, associ- For more information on the theatre, Anastasia Ave., Coral Gables, FL, 33134. ate dir.; Kevin Stewart, exec. assistant. please visit www.asf.net. ‘Coyote on a Fence’ ••Send•submissions•to•jadler@gable- • “A Christmas Carol” runs Nov. 29-Dec. • Pays $150/wk. stipend plus a fully fur- • Casting “Coyote on a Fence.” stage.org. 24, “The Great Gatsby” runs Jan. 28, nished apartment within walking dis- ••Company:•Emergent•Theatre.•Staff:• ••For•an•appointment,•submit•pix•&• 2014-Feb. 16, 2014, “The Taming of the tance of the theatre, round trip airfare Mikey Laird, dir. resumes. AEA members without Shrew,” runs Mar. 11-30, 2014, “Timon provided. Equity card awarded upon ••Rehearsals•begin•Aug.•19;•runs•Sept.• appointments seen as time permits. of Athens,” runs Apr. 22-May 25, 2014, successful completion. 19-Oct. 27 in Chicago, IL. • A monitor will not be provided. The and “Mary Poppins,” runs Jul. 16-Aug. ••Seeking—Shawna DuChamps:•female,• producer will run all aspects of this 17, 2014 in Montgomery, AL. ‘Cock’ 43-54, all ethnicities, a prison guard audition. Bring two pix & resumes. ••Seeking—All Roles:•males•&•females,• ••Casting•the•Theatre•Exile•2013-14•sea- working the death row unit, cynical, Prepare a one-minute contemporary 18+, all ethnicities. son to include “Cock.” Also seeking yet basically good-hearted, hears the monologue. Performers of all ethnic ••Equity•Principal•Auditions•will•be•held• various types of the Studio last words spoken by the condemned and racial backgrounds are encouraged July 19 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (lunch, X-hibition. prisoners about to be executed and to attend. Note: Seeking local South 1-2 p.m.) and July 20 from 10 ••Company:•Theatre•Exile.• copes with the stresses of her job by Florida talent only. a.m.-6 p.m. (lunch, 1-2 p.m.) at Staff: Brey Ann Barrett, artis- numbing her sensibilities at a local bar. • Note: The roles of The Women and The Alabama Shakespeare Festival, equity tic dir. ••Equity•Principal•Auditions•will•be•held• Men have been cast. Actors will be con- One Festival Dr., Montgomery, • Rehearsals begin Oct. 1; runs July 17 (by appointment) at Actors’ sidered for possible replacements if AL, 36117. Notices Oct. 30-Nov. 17 with a possible Equity Building, 557 W. Randolph St., needed. • Send submissions to kstewart@ extension to Nov. 24 in Member Center, 1st fl., Chicago, IL, • Pays $360/wk. Equity SPT Contract. No af.net. Philadelphia, PA. 60661. housing provided. • For appointment, submit pix & • Seeking—John: male, 25-30, all eth- • EPA Rules are in effect. A monitor will resumes or call Kevin Stewart at (334) nicities, scrawny, the center of a love be provided. Performers of all ethnic NJTA 2013 Combined Auditions 271-5333, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Walk-ins also triangle with M and W. At times quite and racial background are encouraged • The New Jersey Theatre Alliance, the welcome. naive and very confused about what he to attend. service organization for the state’s • A monitor will not be provided. The wants in his life; has been out for many • For appointment, call Equity office at professional (Actor’s Equity) theaters, producer will run all aspects of this years, however, when faced with mak- (312)-641-0406 (from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 is holding combined auditions. Over audition. Prepare two brief mono- ing a choice between M or W, becomes p.m. or from 3-4:30 p.m. only), begin- 25 professional theaters are expected logues: one classical and one contem- paralyzed and can’t see a way out. M: ning July 10. to be in attendance. Organizer states: porary. Those who wish to sing may male, 29-35, all ethnicities, John’s more • Prepare a monologue of your choice “All of New Jersey’s professional the- replace one monologue with a brief secure boyfriend, a stock broker, very not to exceed three mins. Bring pix & aters are Equal Opportunity song. Bring sheet music; an accompa- put together, handsome, masculine, resumes with current contact info. Employers. Actors with disabilities are nist will be provided. Performers of all and very certain and comfortable about ••Pays•$170/wk.•Equity•CAT•N,•Tier•1• encouraged to submit. Equity per- ethnic and racial backgrounds are his identity as a contemporary gay Contract. formers have the option of informing encouraged to attend. man. Extremely witty and cunning. us what time of the day they would • Pays $583-$731/wk. Equity LORT Non- Always seems to have a snide remark Frank Theater 2013-14 Season like to audition. We do not guarantee Rep C & D Contracts. waiting for any occasion. W: female, ••Seeking•actors•for•the•Frank•Theater’s• that you will receive your preferred 26-35, all ethnicities, a divorced teach- fall production and “The Threepenny time, but we will make every effort to Alabama Shakespeare Festival er’s assistant. She is the woman that Opera.” honor your request. Full instructions Intern Company 2013-2014 John has been sleeping with while “on • Company: Frank Theater. Staff: Wendy will be included in the registration ••Seeking•nonunion•artists•for•intern- a break” from his relationship with M. Knox, artistic dir. form. Due to the high volume of ships at the Alabama Shakespeare Strong and not afraid to deliver her • “The Threepenny Opera” rehearsals entries, a lottery process is in effect Festival, a nationally acclaimed theatre opinion to whomever does or doesn’t begin March 2014; runs Apr. 11-May 4 in for Non-Equity actors.” and the sixth largest Shakespeare festi- ask for it. Her physical presence should Minneapolis, MN. • Company: New Jersey Theatre val in the world. The 2012-13 season be felt but not overwhelming. F: male, ••Seeking—All Roles:•males•&•females,• Alliance. Staff: Robert Carr, dir. of includes “Romeo & Juliet,” “A 50-56, all ethnicities, father of M, very 18-64, all ethnicities. programs & services. Christmas Carol,” “Good Night Moon,” modern father of a contemporary gay ••Equity•Principal•Auditions•will•be•held• ••Rehearsal•&•production•dates•TBD.

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• Seeking—Equity & Non-Equity ‘The Performers’ producer will run all aspects of this Performers: males & females, 13-64, ••Casting•South•Florida•talent•for• audition. Prepare two brief mono- all ethnicities. GableStage’s 2013-14 season, to include logues: one classical and one contem- ••Auditions•will•be•held•by•appt.•Aug.• “The Performers” by David West Read, auditioN porary. Those who wish to sing may

12 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (Equity mem- which is set in a Las Vegas hotel. replace one monologue with a brief plays bers) and Aug. 13 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. ••Company:•GableStage.•Staff:•Joseph• song. Bring sheet music; an accompa- (Non-Equity performers) in New Adler, prod. artistic dir. highlights nist will be provided. Performers of all Brunswick, NJ. ••Rehearsals•begin•Aug.•26;•runs•Sept.• naTionaL/regionaL ethnic and racial backgrounds are • To register, visit the NJTA website at 20-Oct. 19, 2014 in Coral Gables, FL. Sat. July 13 encouraged to attend. www.njtheatrealliance.org and click ••Seeking—Mandrew:•male,•25-29,•all• ‘Keepin It Sketchy’ ••Pays•$583-$731/wk.•Equity•LORT•C•&•D• “Artists/Annual Combined Auditions.” ethnicities, a male porn star. Lee: male, Non-Rep Contracts. ‘Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer’

At registration, the NJTA will require 25-29, all ethnicities, Mandrew’s friend, Musicals your headshot and resume be submit- a journalist. Peeps: female, 23-28, all ‘Vanya and Sonia and Masha ted digitally in advance of your audi- ethnicities, Mandrew’s wife, another Sun. July 14 and Spike’ • tion. Headshots and resumes will be porn star. Sara: female, 25-29, all eth- ‘El Club Nocturno’ Casting South Florida talent for placed in a booklet that will be dis- nicities, Lee’s fiancee, a high-school GableStage’s 2013-14 Season, to include tributed to theater representatives teacher. Chuck: male, 50-69, all L’il Angels Unlimited, Talent Mgmt “Vanya and Sonia and Masha and attending. This saves time and ethnicities, an aging male porn ‘Thank You, Jeeves’ (also 7/15) Spike” by Christopher Durang, set in a effort throughout the audition star. Sundown: female, 23-28, all ‘Venus in Fur’ lovely farm house in Bucks County in process, and will allow you to ethnicities, another female porn the present. leave once your audition is finished. star. • Company: GableStage. Staff: Joseph A follow-up list, indicating which the- ••Equity•Principal•Auditions•will•be•held• Mon. July 15 Adler, producing artistic dir. aters expressed interest in your work, Aug. 12 from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. and Aug. 13 Frank Theater 2013-14 Season (7/16) • Rehearsals start Apr. 22, 2014; runs will be posted on our website shortly from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. at GableStage, 1200 May 27-Jun 15, 2014 in Coral Gables, FL. ‘Hello, Dolly!’ after the auditions are concluded. To Anastasia Ave., Coral Gables, FL, 33134. • Seeking—Vanya: male, 50-59, all eth- defray the cost of printing the book, a ••Send•submissions•to•jadler@gable- ‘Holiday Voices of Liberty’ nicities, living in Bucks County, $20 fee will be required when you stage.org. ‘The Zero Hour’ resigned to his life, more or less, at least accept your spot. ••For•an•appointment,•submit•pix•&• ‘Well’ compared to Sonia. Sonia: female, • Deadline for online registration is resumes. AEA members without 50-59, all ethnicities, his step sister, liv- July 16, no exceptions. If given a slot, appointments seen as time permits. ing with him in Bucks County, discon- you will be notified by email no later • A monitor will not be provided. The Tue. July 16 tent, upset, regretful. Masha: female, that July 22. Payment instructions will producer will run all aspects of this Celebrity Cruises 50-59, all ethnicities, his sister, glamor- be included with your acceptance audition. Bring two pix & resumes. ous and successful actress who goes ‘Les Miserables’ notification. You will be notified by Prepare a one-minute contemporary gallivanting around the world. Spike: email whether you are chosen for a monologue. Performers of all ethnic male, 29, all ethnicities, an aspiring slot or not. Because of the high volume and racial backgrounds are encouraged Wed. July 17 actor, sexy, self-absorbed, Marsha’s of entries, failure to follow instruc- to attend. Note: Seeking South Florida ‘Coyote on a Fence’ new companion. Nina: female, 20-29, tions will cause your entry to be talent only. all ethnicities, lovely, sincere would be rejected. No phone calls. Priority • Pays $360/wk. Equity SPT Contract. actress, visiting her aunt and uncle scheduling will be offered to NJTA GableStage does not provide housing. Thu. July 18 next door, star struck and energetic. Artist Members, both Equity and Non- ‘Sesame Street Live,’ Cassandra: female, 18-64, all ethnici- Equity. Singers will be provided with ‘The Whale’ ties, cleaning lady and soothsayer, Nat’l Tour, Orlando an accompanist. • Casting South Florida talent for probably African American. ••To•learn•about•the•NJTA•Artist• GableStage’s 2013-14 season, to include For the full auditions calendar, ••Equity•Principal•Auditions•will•be•held• Membership, visit the NJTA website. “The Whale” by Samuel D. Hunter, set visit backstage.com/auditions Aug. 12 from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. and Aug. 13 Information can be found under the in present-day Northern Idaho. from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. at GableStage, 1200 “Artists” tab. • Company: GableStage. Staff: Joseph Anastasia Ave., Coral Gables, FL, 33134. ••Pay•and•union•status•varies•according• Adler, producing artistic dir. ••Send•submissions•to•jadler@gable- to job/theater. • Rehearsals start Jun. 24, runs Jul. • Company: Alabama Shakespeare stage.org. 19-17, 2014 in Coral Gables, FL. Festival. Staff: Nancy Rominger, associ- ••For•an•appointment,•submit•pix•&• ‘The Mountaintop’ • Seeking—Charlie: male, 40-49, all eth- ate dir.; Kevin Stewart, exec. asst. resumes. AEA members without ••Casting•South•Florida•talent•for• nicities, weighs around 600 lbs. Liz: ••Rehearsals•begin•Jan.•17,•2014;•runs• appointments seen as time permits. GableStage’s 2013-14 Season, to include female, 30-39, all ethnicities. Elder Feb. 11-Mar. 2, 2014, in Montgomery, • A monitor will not be provided. The “The Mountaintop” by Katori Hall. Thomas: male, 19, all ethnicities. Ellie: AL. producer will run all aspects of this • Company: GableStage. Staff: Joseph female, 17, all ethnicities. Mary: female, • Seeking—Aikins: male, 30-39, all eth- audition. Bring two pix & resumes. Adler, producing artistic dir. 40-49, all ethnicities. nicities, lean, scruffy, filthy, and gener- Prepare a one-minute contemporary • Rehearsals start Feb. 18, 2014; runs • Equity Principal Auditions will be held ally ornery. Tommy: male, 30-39, all monologue. Performers of all ethnic Mar. 15-Apr. 13, 2014 in Coral Gables, Aug. 12 from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. and Aug. 13 ethnicities, a bit high-strung. Ike: male, and racial backgrounds are encouraged FL. from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. at GableStage, 1200 50-59, all ethnicities, grizzled and to attend. Note: Seeking South Florida ••Seeking—Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.:• Anastasia Ave., Coral Gables, FL, 33134. reserved. Ellie: female, 25, all ethnici- talent only. male, 18-64, African American. Camae: • Send submissions to jadler@gable- ties, thin and fairly pretty with an olive • Pays $360/wk. Equity SPT Contract. No female, 18-64, African American, a stage.org. complexion. Deputy Buckworth: male, housing provided. beautiful motel maid. • For an appointment, submit pix & 30-49, all ethnicities, beefy, red-faced; ••Auditions•will•be•held•by•appt.•Aug.•12• resumes. AEA members without also plays Captian/Man with a Gun. from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. and Aug. 13 from 11 appointments seen as time permits. Warden Percy: male, 18-64, all ethnici- a.m.-6 p.m. at GableStage, 1200 ••A•monitor•will•not•be•provided.•The• ties, well-bred southern gentleman; Anastasia Ave., Coral Gables, FL, 33134. producer will run all aspects of this also plays Doctor/Lame Man. Cotton musicals ••Send•submissions•to•jadler@gable- audition. Bring two pix & resumes. Farmer: male, 18-64, all ethnicities, stage.org. Prepare a one-minute contemporary poor, uneducated; also plays Rough ‘A Christmas Carol: The ••For•an•appointment,•submit•pix•&• monologue. Performers of all ethnic Man/Cajun/Mr. Allen. Musical’ resumes. AEA members without and racial backgrounds are encouraged • Equity Principal Auditions will be • Casting “A Christmas Carol: The appointments seen as time permits. to attend. Note: Seeking South Florida held July 19 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Musical.” • A monitor will not be provided. The talent only. (lunch, 1-2 p.m.) and July 20 from • Company: Arvada Center for the producer will run all aspects of this ••Pays•$360/wk.•Equity•SPT•Contract.•No• 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (lunch, 1-2 p.m.) at Arts & Humanities. Staff: Rod A. audition. Bring two pix & resumes. housing provided. Alabama Shakespeare Festival, One Lansberry, artistic prod.; Gavin Prepare a one-minute contemporary Festival Dr., Montgomery, AL, 36117. Mayer, dir.; monologue. Performers of all ethnic ‘Twenty Seven’ • Send submissions to [email protected]. • Kitty Skillman Hilsabeck, choreo.; and racial backgrounds are encouraged ••Seeking•Equity•actors•for•Alabama• ••For•appointment,•submit•pix•&• David Nehls, musical dir. to attend. Note: Seeking South Florida Shakespeare Festival’s 2013-14 season, resumes or call Kevin Stewart at (334) • Rehearsals begin Nov. 5. talent only. to include “Twenty Seven” by Edward 271-5333, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Walk-ins also Performances run Nov. 26-Dec. 22 at • Pays $360/wk. Equity SPT Contract. No Morgan, adapted from “Old Man” by welcome. the center in Arvada, CO. housing provided. William Faulkner. ••A•monitor•will•not•be•provided.•The• ••Seeking—All Roles Available:•males•&•

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females, 18-64, all ethnicities, experi- (prefer graduate or recent college grad- casting dir. accompanist will be provided. Bring enced performers with strong acting uates but will consider exceptional ••Rehearsals•begin•Oct.•22;•runs•Nov.• pix & resumes. and singing abilities are needed. Good young adult artists). One-to-two sup- 16-Dec. 29 (with possible extension to • Pays $452/wk. Equity LOA and TYA movement abilities are required. port cast members will be considered Jan. 5, 2014) in Chicago, IL. Note: No Contracts. • Auditions will be held by appt. Aug. 5 without stipends.” performances Dec. 25, 2013 or Jan. 1, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (ECC Singers; ••Pays•$1,000•stipend•for•performance• 2014. “Show Boat’ lunch break 1-2 p.m.), Aug. 6 from 9 and serving as musical theatre assis- • Seeking—Sam: male, 30-59, all eth- • Casting “Show Boat.” a.m.-5 p.m. (EPA; lunch break 1-2 p.m. tant or intern daily. nicities, a snowman, a powerful, wise ••Company:•Asolo•Repertory•Theatre.• ) and Aug. 9 from 2-4 p.m. (ECC storyteller who never gets in the way Staff: Rob Ruggiero, dir.; Noah Racey, Dancers; Women - 2 p.m., Men - 3 Norwegian Cruise Line, of the story he’s telling, a knowing choreo.; Wade Russo, musical dir.; p.m.) at Arvada Center, 6901 Norwegian Sun sense of humor, an appealing, warm, Paul Hardt/SH Ent., casting.

Musicals Wadsworth Boulevard, Arvada, CO, ••Casting•Norwegian•Cruise•Line•pro- singing voice. Santa Claus: male, ••Rehearsals•begin•Oct.•15.• 80003. ductions for the Norwegian Sun, 40-69, all ethnicities, larger than life Performances run Nov. 12-Dec. 29 at ••EPA•rules/chorus•rules•are•in•effect.• including Gershwin’s “My One and personality, cheerful but distracted, the theatre in Sarasota, FL. A monitor will not be provided. The Only,” “Lights, Camera, Music: A agelessly youthful, but should • Seeking—Joe: male, 18-64, producer will run all aspects of this Tribute to Hollywood Musicals,” “The read middle-aged, physically African American, husband to audition. Look of Love: A Burt Bacharach thinner than traditional Queenie, very paternal with a ••For•an•appointment,•call•the•Arvada• Review,” and Parisian-themed specta- images of Santa, strong sing- equity quiet strength. Strong Bass Center Box Office at (720) 898-7200. cle “Paradis!” Producers state: ing voice. Yukon Cornelius: Baritone singing voice, sings Do not contact the production staff. “Norwegian Cruise Line is committed male, 35-45, all ethnicities, a Notices “Old Man River.” Magnolia: • EPA: Prepare up to 2 & a half minutes to raising the bar on what can be prospector, a physical presence, female, 18-48, Caucasian, to of a song appropriate to the style of expected from at-sea entertainment. tall or large build preferred, play late 20s, strikingly beauti- show. Bring sheet music; an accompa- We can and do deliver A-list produc- instantly likable character, slightly ful, falls for Ravenal, glorious lyric nist will be provided. No recorded tions with amazing directors like absent minded, physically agile and Soprano singing voice. Julie Lavern: music or a cappella allowed. A Rachelle Rak, Patti Wilcox, and strong comedic ability; doubles as female, 25-39, African American, current headshot & résumé are Tiger Martina, with competitive Coach Comet (physically agile, coach Ethnically Ambiguous / Mixed Race, required. salaries and professional working like qualities, leader, paternal). Fair skinned African American or ••ECC•Singers•&•Dancers:•Prepare• environments (and of course, the Donner: male, 26-49, all ethnicities, Mixed Race Ethnic, worldly and glam- 16 bars of a song appropriate to the bonus of cruising to some of the Rudolph’s father, a great father, patri- orous, the leading lady of the “Cotton style of show. Bring sheet music; an world’s most beautiful destinations!). arichal, proud of his family and legacy Blossom.” Legit Mezzo Soprano voice. accompanist will be provided. No It’s an exciting time to become a part of sleigh pulling, hopeful that his son Frank Schultz: male, 30-39, Caucasian, recorded music or a cappella allowed. of the Norwegian family.” will also be a sleigh pulling deer, strong dancer, plays villain on the A current headshot & résumé are • Company: Norwegian Cruise Line. encourages him. Mrs. Donner: female, show boat, but “meek as a lamb,” part required. Dancers should bring jazz Staff: Gerry McIntyre, dir.-choreo.; 25-49, all ethnicities, warm and of the vaudeville team. dance shoes. Kelly Devine, choreo.; Robert Dean maternal, soft-spoken, quietly strong, • Seeking submissions from FL. ••For•more•info,•visit•www.arvadacen- Hertenstein, Mgr. of Theatrical a great mother and wife, always wants ••Auditions•will•be•held•by•appoint- ter.org/auditions. Operations; Richard Ambrose, VP what is best for her son; doubles as a ment only in Sarasota, FL. ••Note:•Performers•of•all•ethnic•and• Entertainment; Daryl Eisenberg Snoken (ensemble track for various ••For•an•appointment,•email•headshot•&• racial background are encouraged to Casting, casting. characters); warm Mezzo voice. Mrs. resume to sophisticatedcasting@ attend. ••Rehearsals•begin•July•30•in•Tampa,• Claus: female, 30-69, all ethnicities, gmail.com. You must put the role you • Pays $788/wk. min. Equity LORT FL; ship boards Sept. 21; contract runs Claus’ wife, feisty, matter of fact, are submitting for AND your union Non-Rep/LORT B Contract. July 29-March 2014. Cruises to Virgin inherently warm, s supportive wife affiliation in the subject line or your Islands; ship ports in Miami every and a loving caregiver to all of e-mail may not be opened. ‘Endangered’ Sunday. Christmastown; doubles as a Snoken ••Pays•$731/wk.•Equity•LORT•Rep• • Casting a new musical “Endangered,” • Seeking—Mr. Magix: male, 30-49, all (ensemble track for various charac- Contract. which takes the audience on a journey ethnicities, proprietor of a Harlem ters); strong belter. Boss Elf: male, through an endangered animal king- night spot, cool, confident, has swag, 30-59, all ethnicities, humorless man- ‘The Spitfire Grill’ dom. Producer states: “The characters gives advice on style and love. Sings ager of the elves’ workshop, strict ••Casting•the•musical-drama•“The• present ‘Edutainment’ at its best, “My One and Only,” and “High Hat.” leader, innate comic sensibility; dou- Spitfire Grill” by James Valcq in which while teaching endearing lessons Must be a great tapper/hoofer, bari- bles as Blitzen, King Moonracer (King a feisty young woman newly released about the environment and life as only tone. Reporter: female, 25-40, all eth- of the misfit toys, strong, decisive per- from prison starts her life anew in a a fable can.” nicities, must have great pop vocals; sonality, physically agile), and a rundown mining town. • Company: Boys & Girls Clubs of must be a good mover. Mezzo, must Snoken (ensemble track for various • Company: Sierra Repertory Theatre. Greater Washington. Staff: Tony Small, have solid low F. Male Dancers: male, characters). Charlie-In-The-Box/Lead Staff: Scott Viets, dir. regional artistic dir. 18-64, all ethnicities, must be strong Snoken B: male, 20-39, all ethnicities, • Rehearsals begin Sept. 17; runs Oct. ••Rehearses•July•15-Aug.•7•at•Howard• in a variety of dance styles, especially sentry of Misfit Island, he wants noth- 4-Oct. 27 in Sonora, CA. Divinity School, Boys & Girls Clubs and tap; decent harmony singers pre- ing more than to have a child to play • Seeking—Percy: female, 20-27, Michigan Park Church; performs Aug. ferred. Ideally 6’ and taller. with, seeking great character actors; Caucasian, a feisty parolee desperate 8 at the Kennedy Center Millennium • Seeking submissions from NY, NJ, PA, also a featured ensemble actor. to start over. Her past has given her Stage in Washington, D.C. CT and MA. ••Equity•Principal•Auditions•will•be• wisdom and sadness beyond her • Seeking—Panda Bear from China: • For consideration, email picture & held July 13 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (by years; mezzo with belt to D. Caleb: female, 18-25, all ethnicities, ani- resume to [email protected], appointment) at Atheneum Theatre, male, 40-47, Caucasian, Hannah’s bit- mated, comedic, diverse vocal talent Subject Line: NCL [Insert Role Here]. 2936 N Southport Ave., 3rd fl., ter and frustrated nephew and former (across genres), must be an extraordi- ••Demo•reel/links•that•showcase•your• Chicago, IL, 60657. foreman of the stone quarry, frus- nary singers/actor. Singer/Rapper: talent encouraged, but not required. • Send submissions to trated as he loses control over most male, 18-64, all ethnicities, animated, ••Pays:•$850•min./wk.•(singers)•or•$700• EmeraldCityCasting@ aspects of his life, he exerts control represents a post-modern urban char- min./wk. (dancers). The producers are TwoBirdsCasting.com. over his wife; folk/rock baritone to G. acter, must have exceptional singing seeking both union and nonunion ••EPA•Rules•are•in•effect.•A•monitor• Shelby: female, 30-40, Caucasian, and acting skills with ability to per- performers for this production, but no will be provided. Performers of all Caleb’s meek but shy but soulful wife, form musical theatre rap, the ability to union contract is currently planned. ethnic and racial background are begins to show confidence under dance is a plus. Union performers should check with encouraged to attend. Percy’s influence; soprano with belt to ••Auditions•will•be•held•July•12•from•6-8• their union before accepting any ••For•appointment,•call•(312)•641-0406• D. p.m. at Georgetown Jelleff Boys & Girls work. beginning July 8 (9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. • Seeking submissions nationwide. Club, 3265 S St. NW, Washington DC, or 3-4:30 p.m. only). If unable to ••Send•submissions•to•artistic@sierra- DC, 20007. ‘Rudolph the Red Nosed attend, email pix & resumes to emer- rep.org. ••Prepare•a•short•monologue•and•a• Reindeer’ aldCityCasting@TwoBirdsCasting. ••Note:•The•roles•of•Hannah,•Effy•and• musical theatre song. • Casting “Rudolph the Red Nosed com with ‘RUDOLPH self submission’ Joe are cast. All roles require strong ••Producer•states:•“All•characters• Reindeer” by Romero Mueller with the in the subject line. actor-singers. require elaborate costuming (not body stage adaption by Robert Penola. • Prepare 32 bars of ‘golden age’ musi- • Pays $400/wk. (AEA Special suits yet a light cirque du soleil con- ••Company:•Emerald•City•Theatre.• cal selections and a comedic mono- Appearance Contract); $250-$350/wk. cept). Those cast will also serve as Staff: Jeff Marks, dir.; Ernie Nolan, logue, no longer than 90 seconds. (nonunion; depending on role). Salary summer youth camp arts ambassador artistic dir.; and Erica Sartini-Combs, Bring sheet music in your key; an + Lodging + Travel stipend included.

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tween. Imagine watching 100 videos of feature films scriPted tV & Video reality tV & all types of different tweens. What might make someone remember a cer- ‘Black and White’ ‘Betrayal’ documeNtary tain tween? Make sure we see what is • Casting for the feature film “Black • ExtraOrdinary Casting is casting unique about this tween - hobbies, why and White,” starring Kevin Costner background for “Betrayal,” an ABC TV Reality TV Pilot, Angry Low they think a certain way, and/or spe- and Octavia Spencer. Project descrip- series. It centers on a beautiful but Wage Girls cific mannerisms. They can talk about tion: “A grieving widower is drawn unhappily married female photogra- ••Casting•attractive,•angry•girls•with•low• anything really, but it is good to high- into a custody battle over his grand- pher who begins a torrid affair with a paying jobs for a reality TV pilot. light something special about the daughter, whom he helped raise her lawyer for a powerful family. When he ••Company:•Almost•van•Gogh.•Staff:• tween in some way.” entire life.” turns out to be defending a murder Doug Smith. • Seeking submissions nationwide. ••Company:•Coulon•Casting.•Staff:• suspect who is being prosecuted by ••Shoots•Fall•2013•in•L.A. ••Send•submissions•to•tv.casting.now@ Mike Binder, writer-dir.; Kevin her husband, the relationship and ••Seeking—Girls:•female,•18-39,•all•eth- gmail.com. Costner, co-prod. the case begin a spiraling series of nicities, attractive, angry, burned out ••To•submit,•make•a•30•second•to•one- • Shooting late July and mid betrayals with cataclysmic results girls working for a low wage. Questions minute audition video answering one August, in New Orleans and for everyone involved. for the audition video: “Why are you so or more of the questions provided. Metairie, LA. • Company: ExtraOrdinary mad? Does your low wage job suck? Too Video should be a framed head & shoul- ••Seeking—Rex’s Friends:•male,• Casting. Staff: Darlene Hunt, Casting many hours? Did your girlfriend steal der shot, with good lighting and good 13-18, African American, hanging Director. your boyfriend? Is your dad a dead beat sound. It is important what you say, but around the main house, playing video ••Filming•begins•in•mid-July•in• and you shouldn’t be working? Are you more important how you say it. Give us games and cards. Dwayne: male, Chicago, IL. too hot to work? Why do you deserve to a character the TV audience cannot Fil 10-13, African American, a nephew of ••Seeking—Construction Worker be treated like a queen, when instead turn off.

a principal character. Abbot: male, Types: male, 18-64, all ethnicities. you are a freak’n maid?! Do your clothes • Email audition videos in MOV format M 5-8, African American, nephew of a Commuters: males & females, 18-64, suck? Do your girlfriends have cool or as a YouTube link to tv.casting. principal character. Rowena’s Nieces: all ethnicities. Hip Office Types: boyfriends with money? Is there any [email protected] males & females, 7-11, African males & females, 18-64, all hope for you? Why couldn’t you be ••Audition•videos•will•be•used•as•pitch- American. ethnicities. born into a rich family like every- ing material.

••Seeking•submissions•from•LA. ••Seeking•submissions•from•IL. one else! If you had one wish what ••Note:•Competing•teams•will•not•meet• & V TV ••Must•be•able•to•swim•for•pool•party• ••Send•submissions•to•submis- would it be? Tell us what city & state in the pilot. If the show is picked up, scene. Register online for free at [email protected]. you are in - does that suck too?” they will compete at the end of the

MyCastingfile.com. • Pay provided. • Seeking submissions nationwide. season. ideo ••Some•pay. ••Send•submissions•to•tv.casting.now@ ••Pay•provided. gmail.com. ‘Jupiter Ascending’ ••The•deadline•for•submissions•is•July• • Atmosphere Casting of Chicago is 31. casting background for “Jupiter multimedia ••To•submit,•make•a•30•second•to•one- Ascending,” a Warner Bros. feature minute audition video answering one cabaret & Variety film directed by Lana and Andy Undecided.com or more of the questions provided, and Wachowski, starring Channing Video Series email it to [email protected]. Donn Arden’s ‘Jubilee!’ Tatum, Mila Kunis, and Sean Bean. ••Casting•a•promotional•video•series• Video should be a framed head & shoul- ••Bally’s•Hotel•&•Casino•is•casting•the• Casting dir. notes: “95% of all the for Undecided.com. Producer states: der shot, with good lighting and good Las Vegas stage spectacular, Donn extras work on the Chicago portion of “Undecided is an innovative, video- sound. It is important what you say, but Arden’s “Jubilee!” with a with a cast of this film will be in cars and will be at based social media app where users more important how you say it. Give us 85+ singers & dancers. night.” Project description: “Jupiter advise each other on all aspects of a character the TV audience cannot ••Company:•Bally’s•Hotel•&•Casino.• Jones was born under a night sky, their lives. The app will be launched in turn off. Staff: Diane Palm, company mgr. with signs predicting that she was the App Store at the end of July. Talent ••Pay•provided. ••Rehearsals•begin•Aug.•31;•perfor- destined for great things. Now grown, selected for this project will star in the mances begin Sept. 28 at the Jupiter dreams of the stars but wakes official Undecided video series (pro- Reality TV Pilot, Parent/ Bally’s Hotel & Casino, Jubilee! up to the cold reality of a job cleaning duced in Los Angeles by our creative Tween Competitive Teams Theatre in Las Vegas, NV. toilets and an endless run of bad team), participate in the first ••Casting•competitive•teams•made•up•of• ••Seeking—Dancers:•males•&•females,• breaks. Only when Caine, a geneti- Undecided photo shoot with the other a parent (or older relative) and a tween 18-30, all ethnicities, females must be cally engineered ex-military hunter, selected ‘faces,’ and attend meetings for a reality TV pilot. at least 5’8” without shoes, males must arrives on Earth to track her down and public events to engage with • Company: Almost van Gogh. Staff: be at least 6’ without shoes, strong lyri- Varie does Jupiter begin to glimpse the fate members of the press. In addition, we Doug Smith. cal jazz & ballet training required, must that has been waiting for her all along will feature your best videos on • Project shoots on location in the com- have well-toned bodies. Showgirls: Ty - her genetic signature marks her as Undecided (which will help you build petitors’ home towns. female, 18-30, all ethnicities, must be at next in line for an extraordinary a large following on the app), develop • Seeking—Parent for Competitive Team: least 5’8” without shoes, must have inheritance that could alter the bal- your Undecided personality while you males & females, 32-50, all ethnicities, strong lyrical jazz & ballet training, and ance of the cosmos.” work hand-in-hand with our story instructions for the audition video: well-toned bodies, partial topless ••Company:•Atmosphere•Casting•of• supervisor, and promote you as our “You will need to explain how deter- nudity required. Singers: males & Chicago. Staff: Jon Kinnas, Casting brand ambassador on www.unde- mined you are as a parent, what a top females, 18-30, all ethnicities, must be Director. Lana and Andy Wachowski, cided.com and across all media.” notch competitor you are, and what is able to belt and move well, acting & dirs. • Company: Undecided LLC. Staff: Nick unique about you that sets you apart dancing skills are a plus; females must ••Shooting•July•13-29•in•Chicago,•IL. Henry-Stolz, casting director. and above others. Why are YOU so be at least 5’8” without shoes, and have ••Seeking—On-Camera Drivers:•males• • Casting nationwide; tentatively good? Don’t over think any video foot- a soprano range; males must be at least & females, 18-64, all ethnicities, most shoots 2-3 days late Aug. 2013 in Los age, just be confident and certain who 6’ without shoes, and have a high bari- roles require driving at night, must be Angeles (travel provided). Potential you are. Smiling and being overly chip- tone/tenor range. a Chicago local hire. ongoing commitment may be per doesn’t work for reality casting. Be ••Auditions•will•be•held•July•9•from• • Seeking submissions from IL. requested from certain talent. a little too confident. We need to show 10-11:30 a.m. (Male & Female Dancers & ••To•apply,•visit•www.tinyurl.com/ ••Seeking—The•Face•of•Undecided:• what a fierce competitor you will be. Showgirls) and from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. jupiterdriver and fill out the online males & females, 18-30, all ethnicities. You’re not making an informational (Male & Female Singers) at IDA- application. Must be registered with ••Seeking•submissions•nationwide.• video for a professional web site - soft International Dance Academy, 6755 Atmosphere Casting of Chicago. For ••Apply•on•Backstage.com• and friendly with slow talking; This Hollywood Blvd., 2nd Floor, Suite 200, registration details visit www.atmo- ••Auditions•will•take•place•exclusively• video needs energy and must imply Hollywood, CA, 90028. And July 11 spherecastingchicago.com. on the Undecided app, once it is fierce competition ahead.” Tween for from 1-4 p.m. (Male & Female Dancers & ••Pay•provided. released in the App Store in late July Competitive Team: males & females, Showgirls) and July 12 from 11 a.m.-3:30 2013 (no fees required). 8-14, all ethnicities, instructions for the p.m. (Male & Female Singers) at Ripley- ••You•may•alternatively•apply•at•www. audition video: “It’s hands-off when it Grier Studios, 520 Eighth Ave., Between Visit backstage.com/casting undecided.com/casting. comes to the tween. Do not manipulate 36th & 37th Streets, NYC, 10018. And for full character breakdowns, script ••Pays:•$200•per•half•day;•travel,•hotel,• the tween - just let the tween be a July 22 from 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. (Male sides and more casting notices and meals provided/reimbursed. No tween. However, we do need to see Dancers), from 12-2 p.m. (Female participation fees required. something unique and catchy about the Dancers & Showgirls), from 2-3 p.m.

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(Male & Female Singers) and from • Company: Walt Disney World Resort/ STILETTO Entertainment, U.S • Company: STILETTO Entertainment. 3-3:30 p.m. (Principal Dancers) at Disney Talent Casting. Staff: Mike & U.K. Staff: James Nadeau & Jodie Jubilee! Theatre, Bally’s Hotel & Casino, Korkis, casting dir. • Casting singers, singer-dancers, and Stinebaugh, casting dirs. 3645 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Las Vegas, NV, ••Seasonal•contract•runs•November- dancers for production shows perform- ••Performances•take•place•on•an•ongo- 89109. December 2013 at Epcot in the Walt ing onboard Holland America Line’s 15 ing basis aboard Holland America’s ••Send•submissions•to•palmd@ballyslv. Disney World Resort near Orlando, FL. luxury vessels with worldwide cruise ships, which travel worldwide. com. • Seeking—Holiday Actors: males & itineraries. • Seeking—Male Singers Who Move Well: ••Must•be•18•or•older.•Bring•pix•&• females, 18+, all ethnicities, applicants ••Company:•STILETTO•Entertainment.• male, 21+, all ethnicities, 5’10”- 6’3”, resumes. Dancers will be given a must be authorized to work in the Staff: James Nadeau & Jodie suit size 36-42, tenors/bari-tenors with variety of dance combinations to U.S. Stinebaugh, casting dirs. a solid G and developed falsetto, with perform. Singers must be able to • Equity Principal Auditions will be • Performances take place on an ongo- the ability to sing contemporary legit, move well. Wear dance attire - no held July 19 at 9 a.m. (sign-in, 8:30- ing basis aboard Holland America’s strong acting and harmonizing skills a baggy clothes. Female Dancers & 9:30 a.m.; males) and at 1 p.m. (sign- cruise ships, which travel worldwide. must. Female Singers Who Move Well: Showgirls must wear a leotard with in 12:30-1:30 p.m.; females) at Disney’s ••Seeking—Male Singers Who Move Well:• female, 21+, all ethnicities, 5’4”-5”9”, beige tights or fishnets (no black Animal Kingdom Rehearsal Facility, male, 21+, all ethnicities, 5’10”- 6’3”, dress sizes 2-8, strong belt/mix, with tights), and hair up; a bikini or two- 3271 Sherberth Rd., Kissimmee, FL, suit size 36-42, tenors/bari-tenors with the ability to sing contemporary legit, piece must be worn for callbacks. 34747. a solid G and developed falsetto, with strong acting and harmonizing skills a Singers must prepare two songs - an ••A•monitor•will•not•be•provided.•The• the ability to sing contemporary legit, must. Male Singers Who Dance: male, uptempo classic Broadway tune and a producer will run all aspects of this strong acting and harmonizing skills a 21+, all ethnicities, 5’7”-6’3”, suit size ballad. Female Singers must wear a leo- audition. Performers of all ethnic and must. Female Singers Who Move Well: 36-42, tenors/bari-tenors with a solid G tard and beige tights for callbacks. An racial background are encouraged to female, 21+, all ethnicities, 5’4”-5”9”, and developed , with the ability to sing accompanist will be provided in San attend. dress sizes 2-8, strong belt/mix, with contemporary legit, strong acting and Francisco, L.A., & NYC only. Bring a CD • Prepare a one minute monologue. the ability to sing contemporary legit, harmonizing skills a must, advanced in Las Vegas. Bring current pix & resumes. strong acting and harmonizing skills a dance experience a must. Female • For more info, call (702) 967-4703 after • Pays $15.79/hr. min. Disney World must. Male Singers Who Dance: male, Singers Who Dance: female, 21+, all 7 p.m. PST or email palmd@ballyslv. Contract, salary includes AEA pensions 21+, all ethnicities, 5’7”-6’3”, suit size ethnicities, 5’2”-5’9”, strong belt/mix, com. and Equity 401K. 36-42, tenors/bari-tenors with a solid G with the ability to sing contemporary ••Salary•plus•medical,•dental,•vision,• and developed , with the ability to sing legit, strong acting and harmonizing 401(k), paid vacation, and one meal per contemporary legit, strong acting and skills a must, advanced dance experi- day provided. harmonizing skills a must, advanced ence a must. Male Dancers: male, 21+, dance experience a must. Female all ethnicities, 5’6”-6’3”, suit size 36-42, cruise lines Singers Who Dance: female, 21+, all with athletic and toned bodies, must ethnicities, 5’2”-5’9”, strong belt/mix, have strong technique in jazz, ballet, Norwegian Cruise Line, with the ability to sing contemporary tap, and hip-hop, also must have part- theMe Parks Norwegian Sky legit, strong acting and harmonizing nering experience, and gymnastics and ••Casting•Norwegian•Sky•Theatre’s• skills a must, advanced dance experi- acting skills a plus. Female Dancers: ‘Beauty and the Beast’ & Showdown, where the audience is the ence a must. Male Dancers: male, 21+, female, 21+, all ethnicities, 5’2”-5’10”, ‘Dream Along with Mickey’ judge! Four talented singers vie for the all ethnicities, 5’6”-6’3”, suit size 36-42, dress size 0-6, with athletic and toned • Casting “Beauty and the Beast – Live audience’s votes with a rocking live with athletic and toned bodies, must bodies, must have strong technique in on Stage” and “Dream Along with band, back-up singers, dancers and an have strong technique in jazz, ballet, jazz, ballet, tap, and hip-hop, also must Mickey.” Emcee that’ll keep the show movin’ tap, and hip-hop, also must have part- have partnering experience, and pointe ••Company:•Walt•Disney•World•Resort.• and you, the audience, groovin’. Enjoy nering experience, and gymnastics and and acting skills a plus (bring pointe Staff: Darla Hayward, casting dir. hit tunes from Aretha Franklin, The acting skills a plus. Female Dancers: shoes to the auditions, if applicable). ••Performances•are•ongoing•at•the•Walt• Supremes, The Temptations, Gloria female, 21+, all ethnicities, 5’2”-5’10”, ••Auditions•will•be•held•July•12•at•9•a.m.• Disney World Resort in Orlando, FL. Gaynor & more. It’s American Idol dress size 0-6, with athletic and toned (for singers; sign-in at 8 a.m.), at 12 p.m. ••Seeking—Dancers - “Beauty and the meets a Motown X-Factor. You’ll be bodies, must have strong technique in (for dancers; sign-in at 11 a.m.), at 8 Beast”: males & females, 18-64, all eth- dancing in the aisles as you experience jazz, ballet, tap, and hip-hop, also must p.m. (for singers; sign-in at 7 p.m.) and nicities, 5’6”-5’9” (females) and 5’10”- the non-stop energy and fun for the have partnering experience, and pointe at 10 p.m. (for dancers; sign-in at 9 p.m.) 6’0” (males), strong ballet technique whole family. and acting skills a plus (bring pointe at Eastern Virginia School of and well versed in musical theater-style ••Company:•NCL,•Norwegian•Sky• shoes to the auditions, if applicable). Performing Arts, 1915 Pocahontas Trail, dance, acting ability is a plus, must be Theatre. Staff: Tiger Martina, Dir./ Female Showgirls: female, 21+, all eth- Suite C-6, Williamsburg, VA, 23185. And able to lip-sync. Dancers - “Dream Choreo.; Robert Dean Hertenstein, nicities, must be 5’8”-5’11. July 14 at 10 a.m. (for singers; sign-in at Varie Along with Mickey”: males & females, Manager of Theatrical Operations; • Seeking submissions nationwide. 9 a.m.) and at 2 p.m. (for dancers; sign- 18-64, all ethnicities, 5’3”-5’4” (females) Richard Ambrose, VP of Entertainment; ••For•video-demo•submission•details• in at 1 p.m.) at New Premiere Dance and 5’7”-6’0” (males), strong ballet Daryl Eisenberg, Casting Director. and a complete list of audition Academy, 1651 S. State Highway 65, Ty technique and well versed in musical ••Contract•begins•July•29,•2013•(travel•to• dates, times, and locations, visit Hollister, MO, 65672. And July 16 at theater style dance, acting ability a Tampa). Rehearsals begin July 30 in www.stilettotheatricals.com. 10 a.m. (for singers; sign-in at 9 plus, must be able to lip-sync. Tampa, FL. Board ship for tech Aug. 26. ••Singers•&•singer-dancers•will•learn• a.m.) and at 2 p.m. (for dancers; • Auditions will be held July 28 at 10 Performances run Aug. 30, 2013-Mar. a song from a STILETTO show; for the sign-in at 1 p.m.) at Nashville School of a.m. (sign-in, 9 a.m.) at Disney’s Animal 22, 2014 (end of contract), with port in call-backs, bring a CD player with you Dance & Music, 2001 Blair Blvd., Kingdom Rehearsal Facility, 3271 Miami, and 3-4 day cruises to the to learn additional music, and be pre- Nashville, TN, 37212. Sherberth Rd., Kissimmee, FL, 34747. Bahamas. pared to sing a Broadway song of your ••Singers•&•singer-dancers•will•learn•a• • A monitor will not be provided. The • Seeking—Stevie: male, 20-35, African choice a capella; bring comfortable song from a STILETTO show; for the producer will run all aspects of this American, soulful and spirited. Must be dance clothes in case you are asked to call-backs, bring a CD player with you audition. fit, a strong singer and mover. Vocal stay. Dancers will be taught a challeng- to learn additional music, and be pre- ••Bring•pix•&•resumes.•Be•warmed•up• range: low B-high A. Lucy: female, ing combination; wear dance attire that pared to sing a Broadway song of your and ready to begin at time listed. Wear 18-30, all ethnicities, sassy and hot, shows off your body (do not wear baggy choice a capella; bring comfortable form fitting attire to show silhouette. from Miami. Must be a strong singer clothes); all dancers must wear dance dance clothes in case you are asked to Performers of all ethnic and racial back- and mover. Male Dancers: male, 18-30, shoes (no bare feet or socks). stay. Dancers will be taught a challeng- grounds are encouraged to attend. all ethnicities, must be strong dancers ••Note:•All•performers•must•be•21+•to• ing combination; wear dance attire that • Pays $15.79/hr. Equity Walt Disney in a variety of styles, tap a strong plus. apply. shows off your body (do not wear baggy World Contract. Decent harmony singers a plus. ••Eight-month•contracts•with•pay,• clothes); all dancers must wear dance Especially seeking men 6’ and taller. travel, and lodging provided. No cruise shoes (no bare feet or socks). Walt Disney World’s ‘Holidays ••Seeking•submissions•from•NY,•NJ,•MA,• staff duties required. ••For•video-demo•submission•details• Around the World’ CT and PA. and a complete list of audition dates, ••Casting•ethnically•diverse•bilingual• ••For•consideration,•email•picture•&• STILETTO Entertainment, VA, times, and locations, visit www.stilet- actors for “Holidays Around the World” resume to [email protected], MO, TN totheatricals.com. at Epcot. Seeking ethnically diverse Subject Line: NCL [Insert Role Here]. ••Casting•singers,•singer-dancers,•and• ••Note:•All•performers•must•be•21+•to• and bilingual male and female actors • Demo reel/links that showcase your dancers for production shows perform- apply. for Holidays Around the World in Epcot talent encouraged, but not required. ing onboard Holland America Line’s 15 ••Eight-month•contracts•with•pay,• at the Walt Disney World Resort near • Pays $850/wk. min. for Singers, $700/ luxury vessels with worldwide travel, and lodging provided. No cruise Orlando, FL. wk. min. for Dancers. itineraries. staff duties required.

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ABC) A photographer begins an affair Casting, 12001 Ventura Pl., Ste. 202, Schiff, Carrie Audino, Schiff/Audino with a lawyer who turns out to be Studio City, CA 91604. Premiered June 3. Casting, 1201 W. Fifth St., Ste. M210, defending a client whom her husband ••Full•Circle•(Drama,•DirecTV)•Explores• L.A., CA 90017. Shoots in late August; los angeles is prosecuting. Based on the Dutch the connectedness of our society by location TBA. Premiere TBA. series “Overspel.” With Hannah Ware, focusing on 11 people whose lives ••Hit•the•Floor•(fka•Bounce)•(Drama,• Stuart Townsend, and James intertwine in unexpected ways. VH1) A new cheerleader for a profes- Cromwell. Casting: Veronica Collins Casting: Carmen Cuba, 846 N. sional basketball team finds making compiled by lesley siegel Rooney, 800 S. Main St., Ste. 210, Cahuenga Blvd., Ste. A200, L.A., CA friends more difficult than learning Burbank, CA 91506. Shoots August– 90038. Shoots through September. the routines. Casting: Lisa London and The following listings are not casting notices but instead reflect December. Premiere date TBA. Premiere TBA. Catherine Stroud, London/Stroud the best general information available about current casting ••The•Bridge•(Drama,•FX)•Law•enforce- ••Getting•On•(Comedy,•HBO)•The•nurses• Casting, c/o CAZT Audition Studios, assignments. Do your homework and use them wisely. ment officers from the U.S. and Mexico in a geriatric hospital have stressful 916 N. Formosa Ave., West Hollywood, must cooperate to catch a serial killer jobs and stressful lives. Based on a BBC CA 90046. First season wrapped. NEW TV SERIES operating on both sides of the border. series. Casting: Junie Lowry-Johnson Premiered May 27. (All projects shoot in Los Angeles unless otherwise noted.) With Diane Kruger and Demián Bichir. and Libby Goldstein, Junie Lowry- ••The•Hustle•(Drama,•Fuse)•Rap•duo• Casting: Rebecca Mangieri and Wendy Johnson Casting, 1041 N. Formosa Ave., Brooklyn’s Finest tries to make it in the ••About•a•Boy•(Comedy,•NBC)•A•serial• Weidman, Creative Casting, 12233 W. Formosa Bldg., Rm. 94, L.A., CA rap game. With Y’Lan Noel and London bachelor develops a relationship with Olympic Blvd., Ste. 370, L.A., CA 90046. Shoots in July. Premiere TBA. Brown. Casting: Kim Coleman, 5225 the geeky boy who moves in next door. 90064. Shoot date/location TBA. ••The•Goldbergs•(fka•How•the•F•Am•I• Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 415, L.A., CA 90036. Based on the book by Nick Hornby, Premieres July 10. Normal) (Comedy, ABC) A man looks First season wrapped. Premiered June turned into a movie with Hugh Grant. ••Chasing•Life•(fka•Terminales)•(Drama,• back on his hectic family life growing 19. With David Walton and Minnie Driver. ABC Family) A prime-time soap about a up in the 1980s. With Wendy • *NEW Intelligence (Drama, CBS) An Casting: Cami Patton, 4640 woman’s life after she is diagnosed McLendon-Covey, George Segal, and agent at U.S. Cyber Command has a Lankershim Blvd., Ste. 511, North with a terminal illness. With Italia Jeff Garlin. Casting: Leslie Litt [No microchip implanted in his brain that Hollywood, CA 91602. Shoot date TBA. Ricci. Casting: Brett Greenstein and office info available]. Shoots in mid- gives him special abilities. With Josh Premiere TBA. Collin Daniel, Greenstein/Daniel August. Premiere TBA. Holloway and Marg Helgenberger. ••Arrested•Development•(Comedy,• Casting, 6671 W. Sunset Blvd., Ste. 1527, ••Graceland•(Fort•Lauderdale,•Fla.)• Casting: Deborah Aquila and Tricia Netflix) The continuing adventures of L.A., CA 90028. Shoots in July. (Drama, USA Network) Agents from a Wood, Aquila/Wood Casting, 1680 Vine the Bluth family. With Jason Bateman, Premiere TBA. variety of state and federal law St., Ste. 806, L.A., CA 90028. Shoots in Portia de Rossi, Jessica Walter, Michael • Defiance (Toronto) (Sci-fi, SyFy) enforcement agencies live together in July. Premieres February 2014. Cera, Tony Hale, and Will Arnett. Based on the video game of the same an undercover house to launch joint ••*NEW•Killer•Women•(New•Mexico)• Casting: Allison Jones, 601 N. name, this series is set far in the operations. With Vanessa Ferlito and (Drama, ABC) The only female Texas Larchmont Blvd., L.A., CA 90004. First future, with aliens and humans living Daniel Sunjata. Casting: Bonnie Zane Ranger (the police force, not the base- season for Netflix wrapped. Premiered together on an Earth ravaged by war. and Gayle Pillsbury, Zane/Pillsbury ball team) takes a no-nonsense May 26. With Grant Bowler. Casting: Junie Casting, 585 N. Larchmont Blvd., L.A., approach to her job. With Tricia Helfer, • Back in the Game (Comedy, ABC) A Lowry-Johnson and Libby Goldstein, CA 90004. First season wrapped. Marc Blucas, Marta Milans, and recent divorcée moves in with her 1041 N. Formosa Ave., Formosa Bldg., Premiered June 6. Michael Trucco. Casting: Steve estranged father and reluctantly signs Rm. 94, L.A., CA 90046. First season • The Haunted Hathaways (Comedy, Brooksbank and Mary Jo Slater, Slater- up to coach her son’s little league team, wrapped. Premiered April 15. Nickelodeon) Two siblings discover Brooksbank Casting, 500 S. Buena awakening long-dormant competitive • Devious Maids (Atlanta) (Drama, that their family’s new home has other Vista St., Stage 6, Ste. 523, Burbank, CA instincts. With James Caan and Maggie Lifetime) Follows the lives of four occupants. Casting: Brandi Brice and 91521. Shoots August–December. Lawson. Casting: Lisa Miller Katz [No maids who work for rich families in Dana Gergely, Brice/Gergely Casting, Premiere TBA. office info available]. Shoot date TBA. Beverly Hills. Based on a telenovela. 5555 Melrose Ave., Bungalow 9, L.A., ••King•and•Maxwell•(Toronto)•(Drama,• Premiere TBA. With Dania Ramirez, Roselyn Sanchez, CA 90038. Shoots March–July. TNT) Two former Secret Service agents ••Bad•Teacher•(Comedy,•CBS)•A•foul- and Ana Ortiz. Casting: Scott Premiere TBA. set up a private investigation firm. mouthed divorcée gets a job as a Genkinger, Junie Lowry-Johnson • Helix (Drama, Syfy) A group of scien- With Rebecca Romijn, John Tenney, teacher to search for a new husband. Casting, 12001 Ventura Pl., Ste. 202, tists investigating a possible disease and Ryan Hurst. Casting: Susan Based on the 2011 film starring Studio City, CA 91604. First season outbreak in a high-tech research facil- Bluestein and Jason Kennedy, Cameron Diaz. With Ari Graynor, Ryan wrapped. Premiered June 23. ity in the Arctic struggle to find the key Bluestein/Kennedy Casting, 5555 Hansen, and David Alan Grier. Casting: • The Family Guide (fka Then Came to mankind’s salvation or ultimate Melrose Ave., Bldg. 213, Ste. 210, L.A., Bruce H. Newberg, 606 N. Larchmont Elvis) (Comedy, NBC) A boy watches demise. Casting: Liz Dean, Ulrich/ CA 90038. Premiered June 10. Blvd., Ste. 311, L.A., CA 90004. Shoots his blind father and his mother, who Dawson/Kritzer Casting, 4705 Laurel • Kirstie’s New Show (fka Giant Baby) in early September. Premiere TBA. doesn’t act her age, grow closer Canyon Blvd., Ste. 301, Valley Village, (Comedy, TV Land) A self-absorbed • Bates Motel (Vancouver) (Drama, together despite being recently CA 91607. Shoots in July in Montreal. Broadway actress is thrown for a loop A&E) A look at the early life of Norman divorced. Casting: Jill Anthony ••Hello•Ladies•(Comedy,•HBO)•A•smarmy• when the son she gave up for adoption Bates, future serial killer and extreme Thomas [No office info available]. British man searches Los Angeles for years ago re-enters her life. With momma’s boy. Casting: April Webster Shoot date TBA. Premiere TBA. the woman of his dreams, but his stan- Kirstie Alley and Rhea Perlman.

and Sara Isaacson [L.A. casting office • Family Tree (Comedy, HBO) A man dards might not be realistic. With Casting: Collin Daniel and Brett mages i closed]. First season wrapped. takes advantage of his free time while Stephen Merchant, Nate Torrence, and Greenstein, Greenstein/Daniel Casting, Premiered March 18. unemployed to explore his family ori- Christine Woods. Casting: Allison 6671 W. Sunset Blvd., Ste. 1527, L.A., CA etty ••Being•Mary•Jane•(Atlanta)•(Drama,• gins. With Chris O’Dowd. Casting: Jones, 601 N. Larchmont Blvd., L.A., 90028. Shoots in July. Premiere TBA. BET) The host of a successful talk show David Rubin, Firefly Casting, 12233 W. CA 90004. First season wrapped. • Liv & Maddie (Comedy, Disney N/g wishes she could be as successful in Olympic Blvd., Ste. 256, L.A., CA Premiere TBA. Channel) A girl’s path to popularity at her personal life as she is at her job. 90064. First season wrapped. • High Moon (Drama, Syfy) The secrets her high school is partially derailed Casting: Tracy “Twinkie” Byrd, c/o Premiered May 12. of a new species discovered on the when her identical twin, a TV star, egretai e s

BET Talent, 10635 Santa Monica Blvd., • The Fosters (Drama, ABC Family) A les- moon are sought out by two boys who returns to school. With Dove Cameron. l 2nd Fl., L.A., CA 90025. Shoots bian couple raises a brood of foster and also reside in a colony on the moon. Casting: Sheila Guthrie and Susan February–August. Premiered July 2. biological children. Casting: Scott Based on the novel “The Lotus Caves,” Goddard-Smythe, Guthrie/Goddard-

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Ruiz, Chi McBride, and Horatio Sanz. ••Sam•&•Cat•(Comedy,•Nickelodeon)•In• Casting: David Rubin, Firefly Casting, Casting: Deborah Aquila and Tricia Casting: Scott Muller, 10201 W. Pico this combination “iCarly”/“Victorious” 122233 W. Olympic Blvd., Ste. 256, L.A., Wood, Aquila/Wood Casting, 1680 Vine Blvd., Bldg. 1, Rm. 146, L.A., CA 90035. spinoff, characters Sam Puckett and CA 90064. Shoots in August in St., Ste. 806, L.A., CA 90028. Premiere In production through July. Premiere Cat Valentine team up to start a baby- Vancouver. TBA. TBA. sitting business. With Jennette ••*NEW•We•Are•Men•(Comedy,•CBS)• • Low Winter Sun (Detroit) (Drama, • Night Shift (fka After Hours) McCurdy and Ariana Grande. Casting: Dumped by his girlfriend and forced to AMC) A detective is pulled into the (Albuquerque) (Drama, NBC) A group Krisha Bullock, 6230 W. Sunset Blvd., move into a furnished apartment com- criminal underworld after murdering a of former Army doctors find them- L.A., CA 90028. Shoots January–July. plex, a man forges friendships with the fellow cop. With Mark Strong. Casting: selves reunited on the night shift at a Premiered June 8. assorted sad sacks who are now his Cathy Sandrich Gelfond, Mackey/ Texas hospital. Casting: Junie Lowry- • Sean Saves the World (Comedy, NBC) A neighbors. With Jerry O’Connell, Chris Sandrich Casting, 3000 W. Olympic Johnson and Libby Goldstein, Junie father must deal with a temperamental Smith, Kal Penn, and Tony Shalhoub. Blvd., Bldg. 3, Rm. 2323, Santa Monica, Lowry-Johnson Casting, 1041 N. new boss as well as his 14-year-old Casting: Collin Daniel and Brett CA 90404. Shoots April–September. Formosa Ave., Formosa Bldg., Rm. 94, daughter, who just moved in with him. Greenstein, Greenstein/Daniel Casting, Premiere TBA. L.A., CA 90046. Shoots in late August. With Sean Hayes, Thomas Lennon, 6671 W. Sunset Blvd., Ste. 1527, L.A., CA ••*NEW•Lucky•7•(Toronto)•(Drama,•ABC)• Premiere TBA. Samantha Isler, and Echo Kellum. 90028. Shoots August–December. The lives of seven service station • *NEW Once Upon a Time in Casting: Brett Greenstein and Collin Premieres Sept. 30. employees are changed when they split Wonderland (Vancouver) (Drama, ABC) Daniel, Greenstein/Daniel Casting, ••Witches•of•East•End•(Vancouver)• a lottery jackpot. With Isiah Whitlock A spinoff of ABC’s “Once Upon a Time” 6671 Sunset Blvd., Ste. 1527, L.A., CA (Drama, Lifetime) The impending mar- Jr., Matthew Long, Summer Bishil, and set in Wonderland and focusing on the 90028. Shoot date TBA. Premiere TBA. riage of one of her two daughters Lorraine Bruce. Casting: Sharon Bialy adventures of Alice and her compan- • Spoils of Babylon (Comedy, IFC) A prompts the mother to reveal the fam- and Sherry Thomas, Bialy/Thomas ions. With Sophie Lowe, Michael family of dysfunctional oil scions con- ily secret to them both: They’re Casting, 5535 Balboa Blvd., Ste. 210, Socha, Peter Gadiot, and Emma Rigby. stantly disrupts world events with its witches. Casting: Liz Dean, Ulrich/ Encino, CA 91316. Shoots in mid-July. Casting: Veronica Collins Rooney, 800 schemes and misdeeds. With Will Dawson/Kritzer Casting, 4705 Laurel Premiere TBA. S. Main St., Ste. 210, Burbank, CA Ferrell, Kristen Wiig, and Tobey Canyon Blvd., Ste. 301, Valley Village, ••*NEW•Marvel’s•Agents•of•S.H.I.E.L.D.• 91506. Shoots August–December. Maguire. Casting: Rachel Tenner [No CA 91607. Shoot date TBA. Premiere (Action, ABC) Based on the Marvel Premiere TBA. office info available]. Shoots through TBA. comic, with Nick Fury leading an elite ••The•Originals•(Atlanta/New•Orleans)• August. Premiere TBA. force of commandos in the Strategic (Drama, the CW) A spinoff of “The • Those Who Kill (Pittsburgh) (Drama, Homeland Intervention Enforcement Vampire Diaries” that focuses on A&E) A detective and a profiler use Logistics Division. With Clark Gregg, Klaus, the patriarch of an original fam- their specialized knowledge of serial Ming-Na Wen, and Elizabeth ily of vampires, who returns to New killers to track them down. Casting: Henstridge. Casting: Sarah Halley Orleans and finds it very different from Sharon Bialy and Sherry Thomas, NEW YORK Finn, 588 N. Larchmont Blvd., 1st Fl., the last time he was there—at its found- Bialy/Thomas Casting, 5933 W. Slauson L.A., CA 90004. Shoots in July. ing. With Joseph Morgan, Phoebe Ave., Ste. 2104, Culver City, CA 90230. Premiere TBA. Tonkin, and Daniel Gillies. Casting: Shoots Sept. 5. • Masters of Sex (Drama, Showtime) Greg Orson and Lesli Gelles, GO • The Thundermans (Comedy, compiled by marissa maier Chronicles the lives of sex researchers Casting, 6464 Sunset Blvd., Ste. 970, Nickelodeon) A seemingly ordinary William Masters and Virginia Johnson; L.A., CA 90028. Shoots in July. family is actually a family of superhe- PILOTS based on the book by Thomas Maier. Premiere TBA. roes. Casting: Alexis Koczara and ••*NEW•The•Leftovers•(Drama,•HBO)• With Lizzy Caplan and Michael Sheen. • Rake (Drama, Fox) A brilliant, outspo- Christine Shevchenko, Koczara/ After the Rapture, the sinners left on Casting: Risa Bramon Garcia, 10999 ken lawyer relishes taking cases that Shevchenko Casting, 5555 Melrose Earth struggle to adjust to the new Riverside Dr., North Hollywood, CA other lawyers won’t touch. With Greg Ave., Lucy Bungalow, Rm. 206, L.A., world. With Liv Tyler and Justin 91602. First season wrapped. Kinnear and Miranda Otto. Casting: CA 90038. Premiere TBA. Theroux. Casting: Ellen Lewis Casting, Premieres Sept. 29. Sharon Bialy and Sherry Thomas, Bialy • *NEW Trophy Wife (Comedy, ABC) A 161 Avenue of the Americas, 11th Fl., ••Mighty•Med•(Comedy,•Disney•XD)•Two• Thomas Casting, 5933 W. Slauson Ave., former party girl falls in love with an New York, NY 10013. Shooting through friends discover a hidden wing at a Ste. 2105, Culver City, CA. Shoots in older man and must learn to deal with July 22 in New York. hospital that caters to superheroes. late September–early October. his three kids and two ex-wives. With ••Penny•Dreadful•(Horror,•Showtime)• Casting: Sheryl Levine, 1040 N. Las Premiere TBA. Malin Akerman, Bradley Whitford, and Classic literary characters such as Palmas Ave., Bldg. 26, Ste. 109, L.A., CA ••Ravenswood•(Drama,•ABC•Family)• Marcia Gay Harden. Casting: Anya Frankenstein and Dorian Gray are res- 90038. Shoots in July. Premiere TBA. Five strangers discover that they are Colloff and Michael Nicolo, CFB urrected in this series set in Victorian ••*NEW•The•Millers•(Comedy,•CBS)•A• connected by a curse that affects their Casting, 4322 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 200, London. Casting: Telsey + Company, recent divorcé’s life is further dis- town, and must delve into its history if L.A., CA 90010. Shoots August– 311 W. 43rd St., 10th Fl., New York, NY rupted when his elderly father, a recent they are to rid themselves of the curse. December. Premiere TBA. 10036. Shoots in September in United divorcé as well, moves in with him. A spinoff of “Pretty Little Liars.” • Untitled Alec Sulkin and Wellesley Kingdom. With Will Arnett, Beau Bridges, and Casting: Bonnie Zane and Gayle Wild Project (aka Dads) (Comedy, Fox) ••Quarry•(Drama,•Cinemax)•A•Marine• Margo Martindale. Casting: Dava Waite Pillsbury, Zane/Pillsbury Casting, 585 Two successful 30-somethings have sniper recently returned from the Peaslee, 21050 Lassen St., Chatsworth, N. Larchmont Blvd., L.A., CA 90004. their lives upended when their dads Vietnam War is recruited as a contract CA 91311. Shoots August–December. Shoot date/location TBA. Premieres in move in with them. With Seth Green, killer. With Logan Marshall-Green. Premieres Sept. 26. October. Peter Riegert, and Giovanni Ribisi. Casting: Alexa Fogel, Beech Hill Films, • Mistresses (Drama, ABC) Based on the • Ray Donovan (Drama, Showtime) A Casting: Nikki Valko and Ken Miller, 330 W. 38th St., Ste. 1004, New York, NY BBC series about four women whose professional fixer quietly deals with Valko/Miller Casting, 3500 W. Olive 10018. Shooting in July, location TBA. romantic entanglements produce all crises for L.A.’s rich and powerful. Ave., Ste. 780, Burbank, CA 91505. First • *NEW Wild Blue (Drama) This dramatic sorts of problems. Casting: Mary Jo With Liev Schreiber, Jon Voight, and season wrapped. Premiere TBA. series follows the lives of enlisted offi-

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STATS Unions: Nonunion (SAG-AFTRA eligible) Height: Tall Body Type: Slim Special Skills: Equestrian, lacrosse, skiing, improv/sketch comedy, French proficiency, bone-chilling horror scream Representation: The Pinkerton Model & Talent Co.

TrAining Harper trained at Weist-Barron Studios, Steppenwolf Classes West, the Groundlings, and Annie Grindlay Studio: “Annie said, ‘Accept you are the person in the story. If you don’t believe, the audience won’t believe.’ ”

greATeST STrengTh Comedy is Harper’s acting forte. “My strength is a combination of comedic timing, physicality, and facial expressions,” she says. “An acting teacher once called me ‘absolutely bananas.’ ”

MoST recenT AcTing job Harper had the lead role in the dark comedy “Kiss Me, Gordon!”: “My character, Judy, is a ‘pill-popping, strange, manic, dangerously sexy loaded gun,’ and needless to say, a few voids were filled.”

FAvoriTe Movie “What About Bob?” is Harper’s favorite film: “I tell myself, ‘I feel good, I feel great, I feel wonderful,’ whenever it’s hard to stay positive.” Lauren Harper’s advice to actors. visit www.thelaurenharper. com, or follow @theLaurenharper “Remain curious. Your imagination is like a revolving door—you on twitter. have to keep it moving so it won’t stop.” Courtesy Lauren Harper

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