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Tell us about your role on ‘Angie Tribeca.’ I play Pritikin “Chet” Atkins, whose name is based on two diets from the 1980s, Pritikin and Atkins, in keeping with the lunacy of our show. Pritikin is by-the-book and Type A, with no gray areas. Loves his detectives, but has a very hard time expressing emotion. Raised by two lesbians in a commune, Atkins joined the police force at a young age seeking structure he never had as a child.

What do you wish you’d known before you started acting? To value every moment along the way. There were times in my career where I could have enjoyed the moment more, but I was too focused on what I hoped would come next. I wish I smelled the roses a little more early on.

What was your most memorable survival job? Driving for Checker Cab in Boston. Our slogan was, “Don’t take a chance, take a Checker.”

How do you typically prepare for an audition? I think about what the character wants and then I break down the text into beats and transitions. I am all about the text. The words. I’m kind of a Maimon guy that way.

What’s your go-to audition song? I’m not really what you would call a singer, but about 12 years ago I saw “Urinetown” on Broadway and it looked like so much fun that I decided then and there I wanted to do a play on Broadway. I had not really sung since “Guys and Dolls” in high Television stalwart Jere Burns school, but I worked up a song to sing at auditions. I ended up doing “Hairspray” on Broadway four months later. I love nothing more than has appeared on everything eight shows a week. I cannot wait to do another musical. from “Bates Motel” to “The King of Queens.” Now he’s starring What is your worst audition story? When I first got to L.A. from New York, I auditioned for a lot of bad guys and bad television shows. I was so opposite Rashida Jones on TBS’ tired of using my index finger as a gun that I decided to bring a squirt gun cop comedy “Angie Tribeca,” in to heighten the realism, I guess. It was a total disaster. I had to stop midway through. I did not get that job. As I think of it now, all the bad guys created by Steve Carell and Nancy I played seemed to be named Eddie. Funny. Walls Carell. He talks to Backstage about his Type A character and In the alternate universe in which you aren’t an actor, what would you be doing? I would be a doctor. I am obsessed with medicine. why you should never, ever bring a squirt gun to an audition. How did you get your SAG-AFTRA card? I’m pretty sure it was in an afterschool special cast in New York and called “Moms on Strike.” I wish I could remember more details. •

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while acting. “It’s hard to be unselfconscious and in the moment if you’re worried about how you look or how you sound or how you come off.” Later, Hoffmann added, “I want to keep being involved in a conversation with myself in a sort of investigation about what it means to be human. That’s exciting to me. And it doesn’t necessarily have to be naked and loud and wild.”

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New York Magazine critic David Edelstein moderated a conversation with Don Cheadle, who made his live-wire directorial debut with “Miles Ahead.” Speaking to the difficul- ties of directing oneself alongside co-stars, Cheadle admitted, “It’s clichéd to say you’re Don Cheadle in “Miles Ahead” your own worst critic, but I absolutely am. There’s no one to blame if your vision doesn’t work because it’s your vision. It’s necessary to FILM be brave and keep pushing for the thing you believe in.” Joel Edgerton offered a contrast- ing example in his Q&A, regarding his double Texas Hold ’Em duty on “The Gift.” “There were a couple of things here and there that I held my tongue SXSW CONVERSATION SLATES KEPT STARS on because I felt like it wasn’t my place, being inside the scene and telling [Jason Bateman AND AUDIENCES ALIKE INTRIGUED and Rebecca Hall] what to do.” Meanwhile, the winners of the Grand Jury dark, challenging roles. He spoke alongside and Audience Awards generated as much BY TYLER O’NEILL David Gordon Green (who directs Gyllenhaal conversation as any celebrity panel. The he 2016 SXSW Film Festival set up— in the upcoming “Stronger,” based on the 2013 Grand Jury prize for narrative feature went to and exceeded—some sky-high stakes Boston Marathon bombings) about how he writer-director Adam Pinney’s “The Arbalest.” with a programming slate as dense grapples with such characters. The meticulously strange tale of obsession T and thoughtful as one is likely to “We all have everything in all of us,” proved deeply divisive among festivalgoers, find anywhere. Ascendent stars orbited among Gyllenhaal said. “I believe I can understand why who took a different route and collectively the A-listers, established artists debuted bold people do what they do, even when it’s unfath- handed the Narrative Feature Audience Award career turns, and industry insiders got candid omable. Or even when it’s the deepest type of to “Transpecos,” a taut U.S.-Mexico border about crafting a life on the screen. Here are loving…. People say to me, ‘Your character in patrol thriller from debut director Greg Kwedar. some standout moments from the slew of actor “Nightcrawler” is so unhinged.’ I’m, like, ‘That’s Acting awards went to Andre Royo for Josh panels hosted at this year’s fest. the closest to me you’re gonna get.’ ” Locy’s “Hunter Gatherer” and Lily Rabe for Jake Gyllenhaal, in town for the premiere In a conversation with director Kat Candler, Julia Hart’s “Miss Stevens.” The full list of of Jean-Marc Vallée’s “Demolition,” is presented by the SAG-AFTRA Foundation, Gaby Grand Jury and Audience Award winners can

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BY REBECCA WELCH The pilot, which lucked out with rie Larson won’t be throw- location shooting, will start pro- ing any stones when she duction in April in the perfectly moves into her new project, set streets of Madrid. Linda Lowy B “The Glass Castle.” The Casting has already racked up actor, who recently nabbed an an impressive set of actors with Academy Award for best actress Wade Briggs, Lashana Lynch, for her performance in “Room,” Torrance Coombs, Ebonee Noel, isn’t showing any signs of slowing Medalion Rahimi, and Zuleikha down. The new Lionsgate feature Robinson. Should a series pickup that also stars Woody Harrelson be announced, all bets are on a is based off former gossip colum- Thursday night placement. nist Jeannette Walls’ memoir of From dumpster diving to driv- the same title. The film, which ing a fashion empire, is previously had Jennifer Lawrence taking Sophia Amoruso’s story and Brie Larson attached (now credited as a pro- turning it into a series. “Girlboss” ducer), is about the dysfunctional will follow the mogul’s inspiring and impoverished upbringing journey as she goes from an eBay his world as a traveling comic town finds herself in over her head of three siblings as they work seller to owning her own fashion and boyfriend. With successful when she tries to manage her dys- together to escape their toxic envi- company at age 27. The project runs for George Lopez and Tim functional family, a dying father, ronment. The project, currently will split production between San Allen, Iglesias is in good com- a town on the edge of bankruptcy, being cast by Ronna Kress, will go Francisco and Los Angeles, where pany with his venture into prime and some seriously suspicious into production in Montreal at the Amoruso’s Nasty Gal Vintage time. The pilot, which in addi- mob ties. The pilot, which fea- beginning of June. headquarters is located. Barden/ tion to Iglesias, features Richard tures Casey Wilson, , Gareth Romeo and Juliet may have seen Schnee Casting will fill the cur- Grant, Paul Walter Hauser, Gloria Reynolds, and Sarah Baker, starts every incarnation imaginable, but rently blank cast list. Shooting for Garayua, and Tommy Savas, goes shooting at the end of March in ABC is looking to tell the story of the series will start this June. into production in Los Angeles at Los Angeles with Dorian & Sibby their aftermath with a Gabriel Iglesias is taking the the end of March under Romano/ Casting in tow. twist. “Still Star-Crossed” will tell path many comedians before him Benner Casting. For the latest news, check out the story of the Montagues and have tread: the network sitcom. The current election season is backstage.com/resources to find the Capulets, post-Shakespeare, “The Fluffy Shop,” picked up as nothing compared to the govern- thousands of production listings, as their feud continues to fuel a pilot by ABC, will show the life ing staff on ABC’s new pilot “Hail casting directors, acting classes, treachery and ill-fated romances. of a busy stepdad as he balances Mary.” A young mayor in a small agents, and more! •

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in college. But the minute I got out I was altogether unprepared for what moves to make regarding the busi- #IGOTCAS T. ness of show. Once I viewed it more through that lens, I realized I was Alison Nicole Martin my own boss. The more you put into your business the more you will get By Rachel Weiss out of it. Crazy example alert! I hired an assistant while I was an assis- tant. Getting my own life organized helped me tremendously. Invest in the nicest car you can afford. I once called my friend, comedian Whitney Cummings, and asked her if she thought I should spring for a very used Lexus. I will never forget her saying, “That’s your problem, right there.” I was stunned. What did she mean? She said the fact that I thought I was Christmas came early for ALISON worth only a very used version of my NICOLE MARTIN, who was cast in dream car set the tone for my sense the Dynamite app Christmas char- of self. She advised me to spring for acter videos through Backstage! the upgrade and lease a nice Lexus. Martin explains that the app uses Every time I get in it to this day, I virtual masks, so she was able to feel two things: happy to have given play characters ranging from Buddy myself a nicer car, since we spend the Elf to Mariah Carey. 99.9 percent of our day in it in L.A., “I’ve never had a use for hitting and driven (pun intended) to work [Carey’s] high notes until now,” my ass off to pay for it! Martin jokes. She says this was the Keep studying. Acting is not like most hands-on project she’s ever learning to ride a bike. I have taken worked on. [ The Working Actor ] many classes with the great Nike “I have experience writing, Doukas and Richard Greene at the directing, and producing, and I was Stella Adler Studio and with the able to do all of that plus act out my Live, Learn, and List amazing Lesly Kahn. own material,” Martin says. “It also Take improv! Anyone, even if they put the pressure on me because BY CASEY WILSON aren’t in comedy, can benefit from each of the videos could only be improv classes at the Upright Citi- 42 seconds or less. I rewrote the TAKE DE LONGPRE AVENUE. actors. She said, without hesitat- zens Brigade—the best of the best scripts so many times, trying to get When asked what advice she would ing, “Get the fuck out!” After you in my humble opinion. Yes, and...? all of the comedy I could into less offer young actors, audition, leave! Don’t hang around Yes, please! (That’s just some of the than a minute.” famously said, “Take Fountain.” My and make small talk. Do your thing comedy I learned from them.) Although this was a difficult updated twist (though I am no Bette and exit gracefully. I say gracefully Handwrite thank-you notes! task, Martin rose to the occasion. Davis) is take De Longpre. It’s a hid- because after I heard that, I would Sleep with your boss. J/K but not. “I love challenging myself in that den Eastside gem. Enjoy! bolt before my last line and practi- I did and I married him and now have way, and competing with what I’ve ; MARTIN: ERIKA LUDWIG Get in therapy. This is a brutal cally yell it from the parking lot. a baby so sometimes it works out? already done,” she says. “I decided business, but taking the time, You are the CEO of your own busi- Try to be normal (and nice). They at one point to play five different spending the money, and putting ness. You are your business and both go a long way. characters while playing the piano in the hard work of self-care is the you run your business and make no and singing at the same time!” single best thing you can do to help mistake: This is a business! While Wilson (“,” “The ride the waves. studying acting at Tisch at NYU I got Hotwives of Las Vegas”) can cur- TO SEE YOUR SUCCESS Get the fuck out! I once asked a very caught up in the special, won- rently be heard analyzing “The Real story in print, tweet @Backstage respected casting director the one derful, creative side of acting. And Housewives of Beverly Hills” on the using the hashtag #IGotCast.

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“The most extraordinarily chal- lenging thing was balancing three generations in one screenplay,” says Vardalos of the sequel, which follows Toula (Vardalos) and Ian (John Corbett) as they struggle to see their daughter Paris (Kam- pouris) off to college. Meanwhile, Toula’s parents (Lainie Kazan and Michael Constantine) discover they’ve never been legally married and throw—you guessed it—an elaborate wedding ceremony with the whole Portokalos family.

“If you create a fun environment, people will take liberties and Nia Vardalos in “My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2” grow and expand.”

Vardalos worked in secret on the [Meet the Maker] screenplay after a pair of impulses sparked her imagination. The first occurred at her daughter’s first day Nia Vardalos, of kindergarten, she says. “I was crying big, ethnic, heaving sobs over leaving my daughter at school. And “My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2” another mom, I think in an effort to comfort me, said, ‘Oh, come on! BY JACK SMART In 13 years they’re going to go off to college and leave us.’ And I was BEFORE “MY BIG FAT GREEK Gary Goetzman, Vardalos introduced onstage—we never put pen to struck by such panic that my throat Wedding” became the highest- the world to a mostly fictional version paper, we wrote on our feet.” closed and that’s when I realized I grossing romantic comedy of all of her Greek family, becoming the But you can also see that had morphed into my own suffocat- time, Nia Vardalos was like any star of one of Hollywood’s biggest foundation in her characters’ con- ing Greek parents.” struggling actor-writer: sick of wait- sleeper indie hits and an Academy vincingly natural dialogue. “When The second epiphany arrived ing for opportunities to come her Award nominee for best original you make actors feel comfortable during a visit from those parents; way. “When I got to Los Angeles,” screenplay. It was a Cinderella story [on set], it will seem like their lines Vardalos marveled at how “they she says, “my phone didn’t ring. So I for the Second City–trained come- are improvised,” she explains. “If would argue about whether this called myself.” dian, who notes she picked up all her you create a fun environment, peach was ripe or not—for 20 min- Although it’s been reported that writing skills onstage. people will take liberties and grow utes. I was watching that dynamic Vardalos turned her autobiographical “I started in Shakespeare. I’m and expand. And then you’ll get and thought, What if they weren’t solo show into a screenplay, the truth classically trained, which, how your final screenplay in my favorite married to each other? Would they is closer to the other way around. hilarious is that?” says Vardalos style, which is ‘tossed away’—as if choose each other as a life partner “What actually happened is I wrote wryly. “Then one night I saw Second the actor just thought of it.” now?” With that second “ding!,” the screenplay first and couldn’t City and thought, Wow, that’s what Although the press asked often she began the yearslong process of ; MARTIN: ERIKA LUDWIG get it read because I didn’t have I want to do. But I never thought about a potential sequel, Vardalos reshaping both ideas into a sequel an agent,” she says. “So I jumped it would morph into screenplay says no one nagged her more than that captures the charming pecu- onstage to do a solo show. Rita Wil- writing.” All of her classic and her family of co-stars, who have liarity and humor of the original. son came to the show, said, ‘This comedic training is apparent in her remained close friends since 2002. Corbett, adds Vardalos, was the should be a movie,’ and I handed her creative process; Vardalos fiddles Every actor in the original ensemble first actor she called upon complet- the screenplay that night.” with her screenplays up until the signed on to “My Big Fat Greek Wed- ing the script. “It was his birthday,” After meeting her “fairy god- last possible moment because at ding 2” (in theaters March 25), plus she says with a laugh. “I said, ‘Hey, mother” Wilson, who co-produced Second City, as she says, “we’d be Wilson, John Stamos, Alex Wolff, do you feel like kissing me again?’

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in college. But the minute I got out I was altogether unprepared for what moves to make regarding the busi- #IGOTCAS T. ness of show. Once I viewed it more through that lens, I realized I was Alison Nicole Martin my own boss. The more you put into your business the more you will get By Rachel Weiss out of it. Crazy example alert! I hired an assistant while I was an assis- tant. Getting my own life organized helped me tremendously. Invest in the nicest car you can afford. I once called my friend, comedian Whitney Cummings, and asked her if she thought I should spring for a very used Lexus. I will never forget her saying, “That’s your problem, right there.” I was stunned. What did she mean? She said the fact that I thought I was Christmas came early for ALISON worth only a very used version of my NICOLE MARTIN, who was cast in dream car set the tone for my sense the Dynamite app Christmas char- of self. She advised me to spring for acter videos through Backstage! the upgrade and lease a nice Lexus. Martin explains that the app uses Every time I get in it to this day, I virtual masks, so she was able to feel two things: happy to have given play characters ranging from Buddy myself a nicer car, since we spend the Elf to Mariah Carey. 99.9 percent of our day in it in L.A., “I’ve never had a use for hitting and driven (pun intended) to work [Carey’s] high notes until now,” my ass off to pay for it! Martin jokes. She says this was the Keep studying. Acting is not like most hands-on project she’s ever learning to ride a bike. I have taken worked on. [ The Working Actor ] many classes with the great Nike “I have experience writing, Doukas and Richard Greene at the directing, and producing, and I was Stella Adler Studio and with the able to do all of that plus act out my Live, Learn, and List amazing Lesly Kahn. own material,” Martin says. “It also Take improv! Anyone, even if they put the pressure on me because BY CASEY WILSON aren’t in comedy, can benefit from each of the videos could only be improv classes at the Upright Citi- 42 seconds or less. I rewrote the TAKE DE LONGPRE AVENUE. actors. She said, without hesitat- zens Brigade—the best of the best scripts so many times, trying to get When asked what advice she would ing, “Get the fuck out!” After you in my humble opinion. Yes, and...? all of the comedy I could into less offer young actors, Bette Davis audition, leave! Don’t hang around Yes, please! (That’s just some of the than a minute.” famously said, “Take Fountain.” My and make small talk. Do your thing comedy I learned from them.) Although this was a difficult updated twist (though I am no Bette and exit gracefully. I say gracefully Handwrite thank-you notes! task, Martin rose to the occasion. Davis) is take De Longpre. It’s a hid- because after I heard that, I would Sleep with your boss. J/K but not. “I love challenging myself in that den Eastside gem. Enjoy! bolt before my last line and practi- I did and I married him and now have way, and competing with what I’ve ; MARTIN: ERIKA LUDWIG Get in therapy. This is a brutal cally yell it from the parking lot. a baby so sometimes it works out? already done,” she says. “I decided business, but taking the time, You are the CEO of your own busi- Try to be normal (and nice). They at one point to play five different spending the money, and putting ness. You are your business and both go a long way. characters while playing the piano in the hard work of self-care is the you run your business and make no and singing at the same time!” single best thing you can do to help mistake: This is a business! While Wilson (“Happy Endings,” “The ride the waves. studying acting at Tisch at NYU I got Hotwives of Las Vegas”) can cur- TO SEE YOUR SUCCESS Get the fuck out! I once asked a very caught up in the special, won- rently be heard analyzing “The Real story in print, tweet @Backstage respected casting director the one derful, creative side of acting. And Housewives of Beverly Hills” on the using the hashtag #IGotCast.

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on a performer who walks away from the hardest grind on earth. It’s a choice. And I know quite a SPOTLIGHT ON… few actors who changed direction and became successful in other ALEX WOLFF parts of the industry. One of them is now the showrunner on a suc- By Benjamin Lindsay cessful network show. From “The Naked It’s about clearing Brothers Band” to every single hurdle going tête-à-tête with on that obstacle Chris Cooper, multi- course knowing hyphenate entertainer full well that when ALEX WOLFF has you’re done, another accomplished a lot for obstacle course will be age 18. The “My Big waiting for you right Fat Greek Wedding 2” around the corner. star told Backstage about being raised by actor-musicians and competing with his [ Secret Agent Man ] But for those of you planning brother, Nat. to stick it out for the long haul, know full well that you’re going On ‘My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2.’ The Power to have some dark moments, the “I’m really proud to be a part of it. I love kind that keep you up all night. the first one so much, and I think I may like This is not something you can the second one better. It’s just really cool of Sitzfleisch control. But you know what you and deep and hilarious—I was laughing can control? Your response to through the whole thing.” ursuing a career as an can you accomplish your goals? those moments. actor is like running Well, the key is understanding People who have a strong On growing up in an artistic family. an obstacle course the difference between persis- streak of perseverance running “Part of the reason I related to the movie P that never ends. The tence and perseverance. through their bodies know that so much is I grew up in an artistic family moment you clear the first Look at it this way. If persis- hardship will pass. So they face where anything goes. Everyone is very hurdle, another one pops up tence is focusing on one specific each problem to the best of their free and says what they want. Everyone is right in front of you. And as you project with single-minded deter- ability and then they move on to open—we’re all very emotionally open and approach that hurdle, you notice mination, perseverance is about the next one. They understand say whatever comes to mind, and that’s a few more in the distance. That’s the long game. It’s about clear- those hurdles aren’t stumbling very much in the movie, too. It’s harder the life you have chosen. That’s ing every single hurdle on that blocks. They’re just stepping- for me to relate to people who don’t have the life of an actor. obstacle course knowing full well stones to their dreams. families that are loud and crazy.” Yay! that when you’re done, another Remember: The real threat you And the sad truth is those obstacle course will be waiting have to face is yourself, not what On working and making music with Nat. damn hurdles never end. When for you right around the corner. happens to you. “When we’re doing music together, we you’re starting out, you have to The Germans have a word for But hey, you know what? have competitions in the way that we get the perfect headshot, you it: sitzfleisch. Staying power. There’s another way of looking push each other to our limits. We’ll push have to find the right teacher, Or as Rocky put it, going the at this. The lack of perseverance each other to do better. We know what you have to join the union, you distance. that’s common among your fel- each other are capable of. We don’t have to sign with an agent, you Over the years, I’ve seen a lot low thespians can also be a good really get involved in each other’s acting. have to sign with a better agent, of talented actors throw in the thing. Why? Because it thins the All we are is just extremely supportive. you have to make casting fans, towel. The reasons they walked herd, giving actors like you a I think Nat’s an amazing actor…. He you have to book your first job, away were rarely about an exter- chance to rise and be noticed. understands things about acting that you have to book more jobs, you nal event like illness or economic Welcome to Hollywood most people don’t.” have to book better jobs—and I’m hardship. The truth was, they Darwinism 101. just getting started. I could go on just couldn’t go on. Their will to (Secret Agent Man would like to and on for the rest of this column succeed gave out. acknowledge Ryan Holiday’s book FOR THE FULL Q&A, but I would still need more space. And hey, there’s nothing wrong “The Obstacle Is the Way” as the visit backstage.com. WELLS: CHRIS HASTON/NBC; SARDAR: BASS PHOTOGRAPHY So how do you get ahead? How with that. I will never look down inspiration for this column.) • ILLUSTRATION: SPENCER ALEXANDER; WOLFF: OVIDIU HRUBARU/SHUTTERSTOCK.COM

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be inspired. Someone can accom- plish the most amazing things in the world, but if they’re doing it in a forest in the middle of Canada, #IGOTCAS T. they can’t inspire anyone else. Shezi Sardar You’re all about inspiration. You want to know your time on By Rachel Weiss Earth was for a good reason. My dad died of a heart attack at age 52—smoked, drank, didn’t eat well, didn’t exercise. That was a major turning point in my life. There’s a part of me that feels like me being inspired and passing on that information almost makes his life more valuable.

How is your method different from other trainers’? I want to change a person into their greatest physical being and bring out their inner athlete. I do that by using precise technique to teach them functional SHEZI SARDAR was cast in “The Dan Wells movements, stuff our ancestors Checkout Line,” a dark, postapoca- have been doing for tens of thou- lyptic short film, after browsing the sands of years. Not only does it have audition listings of Backstage. The [Inside Job ] an impact physically, but you can drama, which has already screened see the difference in the way folks at two film festivals, tells of a dys- carry themselves; there’s a sense topian landscape so physically and Dan Wells of confidence. The actor has to be economically ruined that people can comfortable in his or her own skin. check into centers for government- CELEBRITY FITNESS TRAINER They have to start with a blank sanctioned suicide. While playing slate, unburdened by insecurities. his character, Dave, Sardar explored deep, intense emotions. BY MOLLY EICHEL Why did you decide to go on “Playing Dave really enabled me DAN WELLS HAS SPENT HIS CAREER MAKING ACTORS LOOK GOOD— “Strong”? I have two great gyms to delve into the sense of hopeless- literally. The personal trainer, who owns L.A.’s CrossFit Horsepower and three great kids that take up ness and despair he was feeling gyms, is getting in front of the camera for NBC’s “Strong,” a reality show my time, but it was everything I’m about his chances of surviving very produced by Sylvester Stallone where trainers team up with contestants good at—plus, it was fun. Obstacles bleak circumstances, often relying to transform their bodies. It premieres April 13. Wells isn’t the only are right up my alley, and it’ll be on his good friend for emotional onscreen personality in the family. His son, Jadon, played Dexter’s son great for my kids to see. As an actor, support,” he says. on the popular Showtime series “Dexter.” when you go into an audition, you Sardar has been using Backstage see 75 of you in the room. You have for three years now, and makes sure How did you become a personal From there, I realized how I could to come at the entertainment indus- to check audition listings every day. trainer? I always liked sports and profoundly change people’s lives. try from all angles. I spent a lifetime “Every single project I’ve worked fitness as a kid. What drew me to gathering my skill sets on camera, on through Backstage has been an it was I could take my destiny into How did you start training actors but I also have an MBA, so there’s a extraordinary experience,” he says. my own hands. There was an easy and public figures? They’re no lot of cross-branding opportunity. “Each film set is different, and as through line of hard work where I different from anyone else—I It’s absolutely important to diver- very much a director’s actor, I’m could improve me and my game. just happen to be in the right sify. Casting departments don’t committed to fulfilling a director’s I could control everything, from neighborhood. But through their want an actor who can play the guy. vision by bringing to life the full col- how I looked to my confidence. transformations, more people can They want the guy. • ors of the script and my character.”

TO SEE YOUR SUCCESS “My method doesn’t focus on aesthetics. story in print, tweet @Backstage using the hashtag #IGotCast. WELLS: CHRIS HASTON/NBC; SARDAR: BASS PHOTOGRAPHY ILLUSTRATION: SPENCER ALEXANDER; WOLFF: OVIDIU HRUBARU/SHUTTERSTOCK.COM What you see in the mirror is the byproduct.”

BACKSTAGE.COM 03.24.16 backstage 11 12 backstage 03.24.16 BACKSTAGE.COM Are You Listening Yet? Jerrod Carmichael returns to NBC prime time with “The Carmichael Show” Season 2, and he has a lot to say By Benjamin Lindsay | Photographed by Chad Griffith BACKSTAGE.COM 03.24.16 backstage 13 “I LIKE ART THAT’S PERCEIVED TO REQUIRE THOUGHT,” says comedian and actor Jerrod Carmichael over lunch in lower Manhattan. That much is clear even in his small talk. While walking to Felice 15 Gold Street after a photo shoot, he riffs on everything from Kanye West’s “The Life of Pablo” to John Oliver. (While he cites West as a musical revolutionary, he thinks the “Last Week Tonight” host can do better than #MakeDonaldDrumpfAgain.) Now splitting a cheese plate and bruschetta, he hones in on someone else’s thought-provoking art: his own. “I’m curious about how things affect the world more than just personal exploration,” Carmichael says, turning a grape over in his hand. “When I hear of situations, my mind goes to—in the healthiest sense of the word—the ‘broader’ sense of [how] this is affecting every- body around us.” With , David Alan Grier, Loretta Devine, Such thought processes are apparent in his and on “The Carmichael Show” socially conscious standup and sitcom. His –directed HBO special premiered in 2014, and more recently, his eponymous NBC series, “The Carmichael Show,” premiered its second season on March 13 after a brief six epi- “While I knew [my work] could obviously prove profitable, it was really sodes last August. “My lawyers are the only reason I say ‘Season important for me to view it as art. I try to hold onto that as much as 2,’ ” he jokes of the new 13-episode arc. “It’s a deeper version of the same thing.” I can, even while navigating the business.” —JERROD CARMICHAEL For fans of the series, that’s good news. At the tail end of summer 2015, “The Carmichael Show” beat the odds and nabbed an audience gentrification, and most notably, ’s there’s no agenda at play. Audiences can trust over the course of three weeks and six epi- tarnished legacy. After the premiere of the that, for better or worse, they will hear all sodes. Its deft blend of familial slapstick and Cosby episode, titled “Fallen Heroes,” Salon opinions on a matter between the cast’s varied of-the-moment politics ensured Carmichael went so far as to crown Carmichael “the most personalities. And while it doesn’t shy away was a voice worth listening to. He got view- important comedian in America.” from bits of sobriety, “Carmichael” just as ers thinking. In standout episodes like “People are much smarter [and] the audience quickly lightens the mood with a laugh-out- “Protest” and “Gender,” Carmichael brought wants more than I think a lot of people behind loud (if not entirely politically correct) quip. hot-button issues like the the camera give them credit for,” says co- “The laugh that happens after the serious movement and heightened visibility of the creator and Carmichael’s “Neighbors” director moment [is] just huge because the audience is transgender community to the least likely of Nicholas Stoller of the series’ appeal. “People so relieved,” Stoller says. Look no further than stages: the multicam sitcom, live audience want to hear the conversations they’re having Grier’s take on one character struggling to come and all. in their living rooms.” out as transgender: “Don’t worry, the woman “I actually originally envisioned it as single- That’s just where the bulk of “The trapped inside of him will tell the man what to cam and they changed it,” Carmichael now Carmichael Show” takes place: Carmichael’s do.” Cue the studio laughter. admits. “Then I realized that multi was more childhood living room. Largely inspired by “The main thing, I think, that was really of a challenge. The narrative of the realm of the dynamics of his own family growing up in important to me and also to Jerrod as we multicameras is that it’s dying, it’s dead, there’s North Carolina, Carmichael plays Jerrod and made the show, is that no one’s right and no no true art in it. And what’s more fun than that is joined by all of the genre’s necessary play- one’s wrong,” Stoller continues. “I think [that] challenge? [There is] also a connection with the ers: a schlubby, down-and-out brother (Lil Rel makes much more interesting conversation stage performance of it—being a standup comic Howery); a loud, opinionated father (David and television.” and knowing that at its best, multicam [gets] Alan Grier); a jovial and equally opinionated Carmichael says that much of the series’ that reaction. It elicits this response.” mother (Loretta Devine); and Carmichael’s content is his perspective as he’s debated Luckily, it wasn’t just the studio audience black sheep—and, as the series points out, with himself and others on these topics. “It’s that responded. “The Carmichael Show” half-black—girlfriend, Maxine (Amber a completed argument for me,” he summates. Season 1 pulled in NBC’s best ratings for Stevens West). “A lot of [Jerrod] is my perspective. Some its late summer time slot in over a decade Politics of the religious right and bleeding other characters are my perspective, even and was promptly scooped up for another heart left come under one roof while certain the polar opposites. It’s an argument that round. The series also got a stamp of criti- events offscreen (a Black Lives Matter protest, I’ve had with myself [that’s] harder to do in cal approval. Season 2 has already rolled out for instance) stoke a conversation that is both standup, but with the show, I can fulfill the

buzzed-about half-hours on class and infidelity, nuanced and hilarious. More surprisingly, argument immediately.” ZINK/NBC VIVIAN

14 backstage 03.24.16 BACKSTAGE.COM Today, Carmichael credits his analytical now even still just wanted to impress each humor to his days living in the very home he’s other. We wanted to try new things constantly. now depicting on prime time. While he’s always We weren’t afraid to fail,” he says. rejected the notion of being “just a comedian,” “Don’t think about it. You just do the work, KEEP STANDING UP saying it seemed “kind of arrogant” to assume do the art. At some point in the process, Even at the height of his success at NBC, he can make people laugh, that’s exactly what you should do it purely for the love of it,” he Carmichael continues to do standup he’s been doing since his days in middle school advises. “A lot of people jump in and sort of whenever he can. When he was in New York making comedic topical shorts instead of writ- make it a business first, and while I knew [my City earlier this month, he made it a point ing essays. “I have teachers that, years later, work] could obviously prove profitable, it was tell me they still show some of the videos. My really important for me to view it as art. I try to do a quick set at the historic Comedy version of ‘The Old Man and the Sea’ is amaz- to hold onto that as much as I can, even while Cellar. “Sometimes when I’m writing the ing,” he insists. But even before dreams of navigating the business aspect.” script [for ‘The Carmichael Show’], I’ll go becoming a comic, Carmichael recalls wanting Surviving the industry’s business aspects, onstage and talk about what we’re talking a series on NBC. however, can be just as daunting, and hav- about in the episode to really explore how I “This is going to sound like I made it up, ing an understanding of Hollywood’s effect feel about it,” he says. Contrary to popular but my brother likes to remind me of it: When on art and vice versa is key to striking gold. belief, though, Carmichael says standup isn’t I was 13 years old, I said, ‘I want a show on Carmichael says success also requires a thick all about the laughs. “I’m looking for feeling, Thursday night on NBC,’ ” he says with a sheep- skin and an ability to compromise and collabo- I’m looking for connection, I’m looking for ish grin. “I wanted a sitcom. That was all I rate without selling out. a reaction…. When I think comedian, I think ever really wanted.” “You have to be stronger than everyone’s col- [of] the satire of Mark Twain as much as So in 2008, he left to chase the dream and lective caution and everyone’s collective fear,” moved to Los Angeles. As any working actor he says. “A show is still a business. There’s a lot the jokes of Chris Rock. Obviously, laughs will know, a career’s early years are often the of money at stake… [but] audiences recognize are an important thing and you want to be most trying, but Carmichael remembers them when a machine created something and when funny and you want to give [audiences] that with clarity and fondness. He didn’t take for something is personal and true and close. experience, but you also want them to feel granted that L.A. is a mecca of creativity and When it comes to creation, playing ‘the game’ some type of connection to what you’re Hollywood history. He’d often spend after- doesn’t apply. When you make something, it saying. I treat my audience like adults.” noons at the Paley Center watching old TV needs to be as pure as it can be.” shows and evenings at open mics. Time and again, Carmichael proves a voice

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BACKSTAGE.COM 03.24.16 backstage 15 Tú También You could be part of one of the fastest-growing media companies for Latinos!

By Briana Rodriguez

MITÚ IS MAKING A BUSINESS OF BEING unapologetically Latino. Backed by the voice of a generation, the tech-media brand is bringing both scripted and unscripted content to the online sphere by targeting one of the country’s largest and most influential demographics: millennial Hispanics and Latinos. “We often describe what Mitú is by saying what we’re not: This isn’t Cinco de Mayo or Hispanic Heritage Month. We’re not the obvious,” says Chief Creative Officer Doug Greiff. “There are no traditional shows about quinceañeras or mariachis [on Mitú]; they’re part of our culture, but [those stories] have been told before in a straight way. We try to put a spin on it and have a sense of humor and attitude.” Using a mix of user-generated social media feedback through likes, shares, and Latino influencers and actors on the set of one Mitú’s premium productions comments, and narrative savvy to determine the most impactful models and topics, the company creates comedic content that, in “We often describe what Mitú is by saying what we’re not: part, both highlights and subverts common demographic stereotypes. Take, for example, This isn’t Cinco de Mayo or Hispanic Heritage Month. the office-based skit “How to Piss Off Your We’re not the obvious.” —DOUG GREIFF, MITÚ CHIEF CREATIVE OFFICER Latino Co-worker,” in which chips and salsa, traditional Mexican dress, and Enrique first and foremost targets Hispanic youth but diversity—whether it’s the outrage over the all- Iglesias’ song “Bailamos” demonstrate how to maintains a universal appeal, according to white 2016 Oscar nominees list or Aziz Ansari’s successfully generalize your Latino colleague. Greiff. The formula has garnered attention talk about auditioning as an Indian actor on Mitú is also spearheading cultural to the tune of $27 million in funding from “Master of None”—are being had. commentary with shows that discuss films Verizon, advertising and public relationships To keep the momentum of the conversation and music, such as “Pocho Joe & Silverstein” company WPP Digital, and AwesomenessTV, going, Mitú is looking to 2016 and beyond and “Racial Ref,” in which fictional referees which is owned in majority by DreamWorks with the launch of its content website, determine whether certain words or actions are Animation. “Everyone in the content-buying wearemitu.com, which, in addition to original indeed racist. space is realizing that it’s their responsibility scripted content, includes lifestyle, health, While geared toward entertainment, Mitú is to find a way to target Hispanics,” he says. But cooking, and interior decorating tips. Future also making it a point to harness the political the platform is looking to expand beyond big projects include a comedy series about two power of millennial Latinos, who make up business partnerships as well. Mexican brothers who decide to start their own 25 percent of the demographic and account “Mitú works with about 7,000 Latino food truck business, a sketch comedy show for nearly half of eligible Latino voters in the influencers from YouTube to Facebook, Viners, starring Houston-based rapper-actor-comedian . Its PSA video “#weareAmerica: and Instagrammers, and we’re also developing Chingo Bling, and a reality docudrama series Our Voice Matters” features prominent Latino projects with people not in our immediate about culture mashups—think: tacos with actors Nicholas González (“”), network,” says Greiff. “What’s been cool to Korean ingredients and mixing traditional Vannessa Vasquez (“East Los High”), Michael see is that Latinos just want opportunity, Mexican Norteño music with punk rock. Treviño (“Vampire Diaries”), Diego Boneta and we provide the most opportunities for “Latinos in cultural hubs are taking things (“Scream Queens”), Cristela Alonzo (“Cristela”), personalities and creative talent—whether that are very precious to them and their culture and others, discussing American identity while they’re actors or stars or writers or producers.” and morphing them and merging them into addressing racist comments about immigrants Ending the lack of mobility for Latino other interests or passions,” says Grieff. “These and Latino Americans. actors and storytellers in Hollywood is the things are happening organically across our The company’s linchpin is its smart mix of third prong to the Mitú mission. It comes at country, and we think people should bring it

Spanish- and English-language content that an opportune time, when discussions about to light.” • ANDRÉS JIMÉNEZ GINES VALERA MARIN/SHUTTERSTOCK.COM; HARMONY TAYLOR: JOY PHOTOGRAPHY

16 backstage 03.24.16 BACKSTAGE.COM Meisner in the Eyes L.A. acting coach Alex Taylor on how onstage training improves on-camera performance

By Jack Smart

IF YOU’VE EVER WONDERED WHETHER YOU fundamentals. His influential technique, which until they lose meaning, facilitating organic should study onstage acting to improve on- Taylor calls “a series of exercises to help the responses to a scene partner’s shifts in tone or camera technique, the short answer is simple: actor be a complete actor,” has led to countless behavior. Taylor says practicing this exercise Of course you should. impressive film careers, includ- can enhance on-camera abili- “Truth is truth,” says Alex Taylor, “on a ing such Oscar winners as Diane ties. “It helps actors let the walls stage or in front of a camera.” As a coach with Keaton and Kathy Bates. The come down and really be affected decades of teaching experience, he knows element that makes these actors’ again, like a child.” how to identify that truth; the Taylor School performances so convincing, However, Taylor warns, rep- of Acting, one of Los Angeles’ top training Taylor says, is their ability to etition is just a first step, one of destinations and his namesake, is the only react to a scene partner or exter- many tools in the film actor’s studio that works directly with the estate of nal circumstances. “By learning toolkit. The Taylor School of legendary teacher Sanford Meisner. (Taylor was to really focus on someone else, Acting’s certification program also named best L.A. acting coach in the 2015 you’re going to be alive and you starts there and spans two years, Backstage Readers’ Choice Awards.) won’t be thinking about you. covering Meisner’s every cor- “My belief is we fill the space we’re in with “The first big problem is that nerstone: the reality of doing, truth,” he continues. “Of course on-camera human beings don’t listen—not Alex Taylor emotional preparation and work is much more subtle, it’s much more in just actors, human beings,” says imagination, establishing clear the eyes, magnified; just as the camera can cap- Taylor. “If they’re not listening, they can’t do relationships, and more. ture truth very simply, it can also show when anything truthful. Especially nowadays, it And actors won’t know which technique people are full of shit.” A performance rooted feels like we’re in an ADD society where people fits their sensibilities—whether it’s Meisner, in emotional honesty, he says, is about being don’t have a whole lot of focus; cuts in projects Strasberg, Adler, or any other—until they try it. present, either in a room with a live audience or are quick, everyone’s in a hurry.... But it’s basic Chances are if you do find a method that helps a close-up lens. neuroscience. I can’t focus on someone else and you thrive on a stage, it will help you thrive “If you’re always listening, if you’re present, [worry] about myself.” in front of a camera. “Whatever works for the then you’re also giving an editor or director One of the ways the Meisner technique actor is what works,” says Taylor. “That’s what someone to cut to who is present, instead of a teaches that focus is through the renowned rep- Meisner felt as well. It’s just truth, and however clock or an ashtray or something,” he says. etition exercise: Two actors react to each other you get to it, good for you. Eat the fish, spit out Listening is one of Meisner’s most important by speaking the same words again and again the bones.” •

“If you’re always listening, if you’re present, then you’re also giving an editor or director someone to

cut to who is present, instead of a clock or an ashtray or something.” —ALEX TAYLOR, ACTING COACH ANDRÉS JIMÉNEZ GINES VALERA MARIN/SHUTTERSTOCK.COM; HARMONY TAYLOR: JOY PHOTOGRAPHY

BACKSTAGE.COM 03.24.16 backstage 17 Self-Taped Simplicity A play-by-play to perfecting actors’ makeup and wardrobe in self-taped auditions

By Benjamin Lindsay

“WHEN YOU HAVE STYLE, YOU HAVE CONFI- to do just a classic T-shirt and jeans but do Beauty says makeup is about looking the part. dence. When you’ve got confidence, you’ve got some type of slicked-back hairstyle. For girls, “When an actor is auditioning for a specific style,” says LaurieBStyle owner Laurie Brucker, if they’re looking to do something a little bit role, having the right makeup design and great one of Los Angeles’ leading certified image con- more edgy or have a serious tone, straight hair application technique can visually create the sultants and personal stylists. Coincidentally, would be great—or even a center part with look,” Harth says. “It will help an actor’s perfor- for the auditioning actor, confidence is key! it pulled back.” mance and help the director and casting people “I believe that style can make or break an see the actor in the part.” audition,” Brucker says. “Of the actors I work While it’s wise to play makeup to varying with, when they’re [auditioning], it’s really “I believe that style can make or break roles—a biker chick isn’t going to have the same about nailing that look before they even open an audition. Of the actors I work with, eyeliner as a girl-next-door type, for instance— their mouths.” an actor’s safest bet is keeping a natural, clean, Often the most successful audition look when they’re [auditioning], and fresh look. Keeping it natural means boils down to chic simplicity. While it’s wise to it’s really about nailing that look “blending the makeup so it leaves no harsh adjust your hair or makeup style to better fit a lines,” employing a conservative amount of project’s tone or character’s personality, your before they even open their mouths.” makeup, and maintaining your skin’s overall performance should be what sets you apart, —LAURIE BRUCKER, OWNER OF LAURIEBSTYLE health. “Make sure you wash your face every rather than any loud fashion choices. That night with a gentle but effective cleanser before means wearing a fuss-free, comfortable outfit you go to sleep,” Harth says. and playing with slight adjustments along It’s also important to remember what Auditioning on-tape brings up additional the way. looks good on camera when self-taping. “You beauty traps to avoid. “In a self-taped audition, “Simple is always better, but it’s good to have definitely want to avoid very strong patterns the major concern for any actor is to look shine- a little bit of theme and messaging in what and stripes,” Brucker advises. “Typically, free,” Harth continues. “Make sure a blotting you’re doing,” Brucker says. jewel tones—teal, eggplant, turquoise—are powder is used to kill excess shine, which looks That may mean a spark of character by way a great color range to stay in, in terms of dirty and distracting on video. If using a pow- of jewelry for guys and girls—though Brucker showing color. White never looks good on dered foundation, the biggest concern should warns against dangly bracelets and ear- camera.” If you do wear white for a self-taped be color-matching to the skin.” rings: “It’s going to be distracting.” Wearing audition, throw in something like a lightly pat- To that end, the best bet for finding your hair a certain way can also bring out terned scarf for a pop of color to frame the face. your perfect personalized foundation and a character’s personality. “The idea is that you want your face to glow, concealer tone is speaking to a makeup profes- “If you want to be fun, bubbly, and approach- to shine.” sional. “The worst thing is to use a too-light able, you might wear your hair down with a No face is complete without the right or too-dark color on the skin,” Harth says. little wave in it for a girl,” Brucker says. “If a makeup! Just like one’s wardrobe, New York– “You want to enhance, not detract from,

guy is going for a bad-boy look, he might want based makeup stylist Jill Harth of Jill Harth your appearance.” • COLLECTION/SHUTTERSTOCK.COM EVERETT

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••Company: Gideon Productions. Staff: Ambiguous / Mixed Race, a teenager Jordana Williams, dir. obsessed with finding her absentee ••Rehearsals begin May 1; runs June 2-26 CASTING PICKS father; innocent but deadly; deter- NEW YORK in Astoria, Queens, NY. mined; strong-willed to a fault; enig- ••Seeking—Jo Capek: female, 25-49, all matic. Actor: male, 32-51, Caucasian, ethnicities. Karel Capek: male, 25-49, OF THE WEEK Hispanic, the jealous doorman at an all ethnicities. Rossum: female, 40-69, BY MICHAEL COUGHLIN exclusive apartment building in TRISTATE all ethnicities. Helena: female, 20-29, Manhattan; always complaining; full of all ethnicities. Peroutka: 20-49, all eth- musicals hidden agendas; conniving, but nicities. Salda/Baruch: 30-59, all eth- ‘Frozen’ extremely funny. Actress: female, nicities. Masaryk: 40-79, all ethnicities. Telsey + Company is casting a 28-38, Hispanic, the pretty personal Vaclavek: 20-49, all ethnicities. One/ assistant of a pop star; dedicated but Sulla: female, 20-69, all ethnicities. developmental lab of the mega- feisty; opinionated; hot hot hot PLAYS ••Equity Principal Auditions will be held hit animated Disney feature; blooded; a Latin from Manhattan. March 25 from 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. audition advice?...let it go Actress: female, 28-37, Caucasian, three ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ (lunch 1-2 p.m.) and March 31 from 9:30 singers who constitute the back-up trio ••Casting Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer a.m.-5:30 p.m. (lunch 1-2 p.m.) at for a pop star; they dance and sing for a Night’s Dream,” a play. Casting Director Actors’ Equity Association NYC tv living; one is very conceited; one is very states: “It is imperative that we assem- Audition Center, 165 W. 46th St., 16th ‘Dirty Dancing’ naive; one is a fashionista; all are ble an ethnically diverse cast. Actors of Fl., NYC, 10036. EPA Rules are in effect. ABC is casting a resort band pretty; all are blonde; all are trouble. all ethnicities are strongly encouraged A monitor will be provided. Actress: female, 32-45, Caucasian, the to attend the audition.” ••Actors will read from sides, provided to “finger sync” for the TV Scandinavian mother of a troubled ••Company: New York Classical Theatre. at the auditions. Bring pix & resumes, movie version of the late teenager; speaks Norwegian; loves Staff: Stephen Burdman, artistic dir.; stapled together. For more info, visit 80s danceical love story yoga; a modern day hippie. Dancers: Sean Hagerty, dir.; Stephanie Klapper www.gideonth.com. males & females, 21-38, all ethnicities, Casting, casting. ••Pays: $910.50 total compensation. must be able to dance well. ••Rehearses May 9-2 (with additional Equity Seasonal Showcase Code. musicals ••Auditions will be held by appt. March selected put-in rehearsals after open- ‘My Fair Lady’ 24 from 2-5 p.m. (actors), March 25 from ing); runs May 31-July 17 at Central It would be loverly to be cast in 4-7 p.m. (actors), March 28 from 4-8 p.m. Park, Prospect Park, Rockefeller Park, (actors & singers), March 29 from 4-8 and Carl Schurz Park, NYC. the Bay Street Theatre production p.m. (actors & singers), March 30 from ••Seeking—Theseus/Oberon: male, MUSICALS running this summer in Sag Harbor 4-8 p.m. (dancers) and March 31 from 30-49, all ethnicities. Hippolyta/ 4-8 p.m. (dancers) at La Mama Rehearsal Titania: female, 27-39, all ethnicities. ‘Cherchez La Femme the Space, 47 Great Jones St., NYC, 10003. Egeus/Quince/Fairy: male, 50-69, all Musical’ festivals & events ••Apply on Backstage.com. ethnicities. Lysander: male, 20-29, all ••Casting “Cherchez La Femme,” a new Hollywood Fringe Festival 2016 ••Note your availability in your cover ethnicities. Demetrius: male, 20-29, all musical written by August Darnell and Seeking companies, producers, letter and include a headshot with your ethnicities. Hermia: female, 20-29, all Vivien Goldman featuring the music of submission. If you have singing skills, and artists to gather for the vital ethnicities. Helena: female, 20-29, all Grammy-nominated songwriters Stony submit a demo link or download info. ethnicities. Bottom: male, 30-49, all Browder Jr. and August Darnell. & communal theatrical event ••Compensation TBD. ethnicities. Snug/Fairy: male, 20-49, all Synopsis: Set in Manhattan and Haiti, ethnicities. : male, 20-49, the play explores heavy themes and Depot Theatre, 2016 Season Snout/Fairy musicals all ethnicities. Flute/Fairy: male, 18-24, lightweight dreams. It’s reckless, it’s ••Seeking Equity actors and actor/sing- all ethnicities. Puck: males & females, rhythmic, it’s romantic. ‘’ ers for various roles in Depot Theatre’s 20-39, all ethnicities. ••Company: Browder & Darnell Anaheim’s Chance Theater wants upcoming 2016 season. Season ••Equity Principal Auditions will be held Productions, LTD. Staff: August you to be one singular sensation to includes: “Shout! The Mod Musical” March 28 from 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Darnell, composer; Eva Tudor-Jones, (Phillip George and David Lowenstein, (lunch 1-2 p.m.) at Actors’ Equity prod. hope you get it so that you won’t co-creators. Rehearsals begin June 20; Association, NYC Audition Center, 165 ••Rehearses Apr. 11-May 11 at 47 Great regret what you did for love runs July 1-17); “Outside Mullingar” W. 46th St., 16th fl., NYC, 10036. EPA Jones St, NYC; runs May 19-June 12 at (John Patrick Shanley, writer; Kevin rules are in effect. A monitor will be Ellen Stewart Theatre, 66 E. 4th St., Cochran, dir. Rehearsals begin July 11; provided. NYC. overweight; has a heart of gold but runs July 22-Aug. 7); and “Murder for ••Prepare a classical monologue (in ••Seeking—Actor: male, 27-39, African doesn’t like to admit it. Actress: female, Two” (Joe Kinosian, book-music; Kellen verse) not to exceed two minutes. Bring American, Hispanic, Ethnically 28-38, Caucasian, African American, Blair, book-lyrics. Rehearsals begin pix & resume, stapled together. Ambiguous / Mixed Race, lead guy; an Hispanic, Asian, Ethnically Ambiguous Aug. 1; runs Aug. 12-28). ••Pays: $225/wk. Equity Transition arrogant, good-looking womanizer / Mixed Race, the femme fatale who is ••Company: Depot Theatre. Staff: Diana Contract. with a heart of gold; sings and dances fed up with her lying, cheating boy- McGuigan, casting coord.; Erin for a living; he loves clothes; a true New friend; returns to Haiti to get away from Harrington, business mgr. ‘Universal Robots’ Yorker. Actor: male, 29-41, African this guy; very attractive; feisty; sings ••Season rehearses and runs in ••Seeking Equity actors to play multiple American, Hispanic, Ethnically but only in the shower; too sexy for her Westport, NY. roles in addition to one or two primary Ambiguous / Mixed Race, co-star who own good; speaks Creole. Actress: ••Seeking—Equity Actors: 18+, all ethnic- roles in “Universal Robots,” by Mac wants to be the star; a foul-mouthed female, 16-20, Caucasian, African ities. Equity Actor/Singers: 18+, all Rogers. misogynist with a love of weed; a bit American, Hispanic, Ethnically ethnicities.

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••Equity Principal Auditions will be held ••Company: Prather Touring. Staff: ••Rehearsals begin June 14, 2016 March 26 from 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (by Brian Enzman, casting dir.-artistic (rehearsal times approximate and sub- appointment; auditions are in five-min- prod.; Lauren Sobon, artistic prod.; ject to change) in New Canaan, CT; runs ute time slots) at Janet Kinghorn AUDITION William Prather, exec. prod. July 6-31 (four performances per week) PLAYS Bernhard Theatre (JKB), Skidmore ••Rehearsals start Dec. 1, 2016; national in New Canaan, CT. College, 815 N. Broadway, Rehearsal tour begins Jan. 16-May 28; China inter- ••Seeking—Tony: male, 25-30, all ethnici- Studio, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866. A HIGHLIGHTS national tour runs June- Aug. 2017; ties. Maria: female, 18-21, all ethnici- monitor will not be provided. The pro- NEW YORK TRISTATE national USA tour continues Aug. ties. Riff: male, 25-30, all ethnicities. ducer will run all aspects of this Fri. Mar. 25 18-Dec. 17, 2017. Bernardo: male, 25-30, all ethnicities. audition. ‘Life Of The Party’ ••Seeking—Leading, Supporting, and Anita: female, 25-30, all ethnicities. ••For an audition appointment, Equity Ensemble Roles: males & females, Chino: male, 20-25, all ethnicities. ‘Universal Robots’ MUSICALS members email Erin Harrington at eh@ 18-70, all ethnicities. Anybodys: female, 15-25, all ethnicities. depottheatre.org or call (518) 962-8680. ‘Joseph...,’ Nat’l Tour, Dancers ••Auditions will be held April 11 from Doc: male, 60-75, all ethnicities. Lt. Equity members without appointments ‘The King & I,’ Tour (also 3/28-29) 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (vocal auditions), April Schrank/Gladhand: male, 40-55, all seen as time permits. Prepare either Dallas Theater Center Season 12 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (vocal audi- ethnicities. Krupke: male, 40-60, all two musically-appropriate songs (32 tions), April 13 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. ethnicities. Jets: 18-30, all ethnicities. bars or less) or a monologue and a song (dance auditions; must attend the Sharks: 18-30, all ethnicities. Jet Girls: (32 bars or less). Bring sheet music; Sat. Mar. 26 vocal calls in order to be called back female, 18-30, all ethnicities. Shark accompanist provided. Bring pix & ‘Me & My Moms’ to dance; women 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; men Girls: female, 18-30, all ethnicities. resumes, stapled together. 2-4 p.m.) and April 14 from 10 a.m.-6 ••Auditions will be held by appt. April 11 ‘Shoot the One’ ••Contract tier approval pending. Equity p.m. (role callbacks for Pippin) (by from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. (non-singing roles) SPT Contract. appt.) at Pearl Studios, 500 8th Ave., and from 12-6 p.m. (singers), April 12 Mon. Mar. 28 NYC, 10018. from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. (female singers/ ‘Frozen’ ••Open call auditions. No appointments. male dancers), from 1-3:30 p.m. (male ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ ••Seeking Equity actors for the roles of Bring two stapled headshots and singers/female dancers) and from 4-6 Elsa and Anna for a developmental lab ‘Thoroughly Modern Millie’ resumes. Prepare 16 bars in the musical p.m. (male/female singers/non-singing of “Frozen.” From the producers of ‘Charlie And The Chocolate Factory’ style of the two tours. You may sing roles), April 13 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. (male “The Lion King,” “Mary Poppins,” and Connecticut Repertory Theatre from the shows. Only submit online if singers/female dancers) and from 2-6 “” comes the beloved tale of unable to make the auditions. Note: p.m. (female singers/male dancers), two sisters torn apart and their journey ‘Sousatzka’ The “Bridges of Madison County” tour April 14 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. (female to find themselves and their way back ‘Finding Neverland’ (also 3/29-30) auditions have been canceled for singers/male dancers) and from 3-6 to each other. ‘Cheers’ (also 3/29 & 3/30) Prather Touring. Prather will only be p.m. (female/male singers/non-singing ••Company: Disney Theatrical auditioning for the “Pippin” national/ roles) and April 15 (callbacks) in NYC. Disney Cruise Line, Dancers Productions. Staff: Alex Timbers, dir.; international tour, and dates have been ••For consideration, email picture and Kristen Anderson-Lopez & Robert ‘Jelly’s Last Jam,’ Singers & Dancers updated. resume to [email protected]. Prepare Lopez, music & lyrics; Jennifer Lee, ‘The Last Five Years’ (also 3/30) ••“Pippin” tour contracts include hous- two contrasting 16-bar selections from book; Peter Darling, choreo.; Telsey + ing, per diem, round-trip transporta- or in the style of the show. Bring sheet Company, casting. tion, and professional weekly salary. music in the correct key; accompanist ••Rehearses Apr. 30-May 13 in NYC. Tues. Mar. 29 “Pippin” in-house contracts at the provided. All Jets/Sharks (who dance) ••Seeking—Elsa: female, 20-33, all eth- ‘On Your Feet,’ B’way Dutch Apple (PA) and Broadway Palm come prepared to dance and may be nicities. Anna: female, 18-29, all ‘An American in Paris,’ Dancers (FL) include housing, meals on perfor- asked to wait or return to sing and read ethnicities. mance days, round-trip transportation, sides. Bring pix & resumes, stapled ••Equity Principal Auditions will be held health club membership, direct together. Note: Housing not available March 31 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (lunch, Weds. Mar. 30 deposit, and professional weekly (except during tech as needed). Actors 1:30-2:30 p.m.) at Ripley-Grier 520, 520 ‘You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown’ salary. must reside within 50 miles of theater; 8th Ave., 16th fl., NYC, 10018. EPA Rules transportation stipends provided. For Theatre Horizon, 2016-17 Season are in effect. A monitor will be ‘The Wizard of Oz’ more info, visit stonc.org. provided. ‘My Fair Lady,’ Dancers ••Casting “The Wizard of Oz.” ••Pending; last year’s salary: $360. ••Prepare a short, contemporary musical ••Company: LaComedia Dinner Theatre. Equity LOA ref. to LORT Contract. theater song. Bring sheet music; accom- For the full auditions calendar, Staff: Joe Adkins, prod.; Chris Beiser, panist provided. Bring pix and resume, dir.-choreo. ‘West Side Story,’ CT stapled together. visit backstage.com/auditions ••Rehearsals begin June 17; runs July ••Seeking Equity actor/singers and ••Note: There will be future opportuni- 7-Aug. 28 in Springboro, OH. dancers for “West Side Story.” ties to audition for “Frozen” during the ••Seeking—All Roles Open: males & ••Company: Summer Theatre of New casting process for the Denver/ Moorish Dancer: 20-39, all ethnicities. females, 18+, all ethnicities. Canaan. Staff: Arthur Laurents, book; Broadway production that has been ••Equity Principal Auditions will be held ••Auditions will be held April 7 from 10 Leonard Bernstein, music; Stephen announced. That process will com- April 2 from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. (lunch, 2-3 a.m.-3 p.m. and April 8 (callbacks) (by Sondheim, lyrics; Melody Meitrott mence in the summer of 2016. p.m.) at Ivoryton Playhouse Rehearsal appt.) at Nola Studios, 250 W. 54th St., Libonati, dir.; David Hancock Turner, ••Pays: $1,000/wk. Equity Studio, 22 Main St., Studio B, NYC. musical dir.; Doug Shankman, choreo. Developmental Lab Agreement. Centerbrook, CT. A monitor will not be ••Bring pix & resumes, stapled together. ••Rehearsals begin June 14, 2016 provided. The producer will run all Sing 16 bars from a standard Broadway (rehearsal times approximate and sub- ‘Man Of La Mancha’ aspects of this audition. musical. Be prepared to possibly dance ject to change) in New Canaan, CT; runs ••Casting Equity actor/singers for “Man ••Prepare a song from or in the style of in the afternoon. With questions, call July 6-31 (four performances per week) Of La Mancha.” the show. Bring sheet music; accompa- Joe at (937) 746-4537. For more info, in New Canaan, CT. ••Company: Ivoryton Playhouse. Staff: nist provided. Bring picture and visit www.lacomedia.com. ••Seeking—Tony: male, 25-30, all ethnici- David Edwards, dir.; Todd Underwood, resume. Actors who cannot travel to ••Pays: $2,750 total for the entire run, ties. Maria: female, 18-21, all ethnici- choreo.; Jacqueline Hubbard, exec. Ivoryton for auditions, send submis- including rehearsals ($300/wk. aver- ties. Riff: male, 25-30, all ethnicities. artistic dir. sions to casting@ivorytonplayhouse. age). Housing, transportation, meal Bernardo: male, 25-30, all ethnicities. ••Rehearsals begin Aug. 23; runs Sept. org. New York auditions will be sched- each performance, health club mem- Anita: female, 25-30, all ethnicities. 7-Oct. 2 in Ivoryton, CT. uled from submissions. For an audition bership, and workman’s comp Chino: male, 20-25, all ethnicities. ••Seeking—Cervantes/Don Quixote: appointment, Equity members may call provided. Anybodys: female, 15-25, all ethnicities. male, 18+, all ethnicities. Manservant/ (860) 767-9520 ext. 207. AEA members Doc: male, 60-75, all ethnicities. Lt. Sancho: male, 30-59, all ethnicities. without appointments will be seen as ‘West Side Story’ Schrank/Gladhand: male, 40-55, all The Governor/Innkeeper: male, 40-69, time permits. All roles require strong ••Seeking Equity actor/singers and ethnicities. Krupke: male, 40-60, all all ethnicities. The Duke/Dr. Carrasco: actor/singers. dancers for “West Side Story.” ethnicities. Jets: 18-30, all ethnicities. male, 30-59, all ethnicities. The Padre: ••Pays $500/wk. Equity SPT Agreement. ••Company: Summer Theatre of New Sharks: 18-30, all ethnicities. Jet Girls: male, 30-9, all ethnicities. Ensemble: Canaan. Staff: Arthur Laurents, book; female, 18-30, all ethnicities. Shark male, 20-49, all ethnicities. Aldonza: ‘Pippin,’ 2017 Nat’l/ Leonard Bernstein, music; Stephen Girls: female, 18-30, all ethnicities. female, 25-45, all ethnicities. International Tours Sondheim, lyrics; Melody Meitrott ••Equity Principal Auditions will be held Housekeeper/Innkeeper’s Wife: ••Casting Prather Touring’s 2017 Libonati, dir.; David Hancock Turner, April 9 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and April 10 female, 30-59, all ethnicities. Antonia/ national/international tour of “Pippin.” musical dir.; Doug Shankman, choreo. from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at Summer Theatre

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of New Canaan, 70 Pine St., New ••Company: Signature Theatre. Canaan, CT, 06840. This is an EPA/ Staff: George C. Wolfe, book; Susan ECC. A monitor will not be pro- Birkenhead, lyrics; Jelly Roll NOW INTERVIEWING vided. The producer will run all Morton, music; Luther Henderson, NOW INTERVIEWING aspects of this audition. additional music-musical adapta- 6-WEEK SUMMER INTENSIVE ••For an audition appointment, tion; Matthew Gardiner, dir.; Jared FOR 6-WEEK SUMMER INTENSIVE Equity members email casting@ Grimes, choreo.; Matthew stonc.org or for info only, call (203) Gardiner, assoc. artistic dir.; Walter 966-4634 (11 a.m.-3 p.m.). Prepare Ware III, resident casting dir. two contrasting 16-bar selections ••Rehearsals begin July 5, 2016; runs from or in the style of the show. Aug. 2-Sept. 11 on the MAX Stage,

Bring sheet music in correct key; Arlington, VA. MUSICALS CALL CALL NOW NOW | 212.904.1350 | 212.904.1350 accompanist provided. May be ••Seeking—Equity Male Singers & asked to wait or return to demon- Male Dancers: male, 18+, all WWW.ESPERSTUDIO.COMWWW.ESPERSTUDIO.COM strate dancing skills, read sides; be ethnicities. prepared to move as part of your ••Equity Chorus Calls will be held audition. Bring pix & resumes, sta- March 28 at 11 a.m. (male dancers) pled together. Offices/studios and at 2 p.m. (male singers) at located one block from train sta- Ripley-Grier 520, 520 8th Ave., NYC, tion. Note: Housing not available 10018. Chorus rules are in effect. A (except during tech as needed). monitor will be provided. Actors must reside within 50 miles ••Dancers: Bring tap and jazz/char- of theater; transportation stipends acter shoes. Must have strong tech- provided. For more information, nique and be proficient in tap & visit stonc.org. jazz. Singers: Prepare 16 bars in the “THE 25 BEST DRAMA SCHOOLS IN THE WORLD” ••Pending; last year’s salary: $360. style of the show. Bring sheet Equity LOA ref. to LORT Contract. music. Accompanist provided. - THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER SURVEY Bring one copy of your headshot and resume. RANKED IN 2013 | 2014 | 2015 ••Pays: $799/wk. Equity LORT C CHORUS CALLS Non-Rep Contract. ‘Kinky Boot,’ B’way, Singers ‘Charlie And The Chocolate ••Casting singers for possible future Factory’ replacements in “Kinky Boots” ••Casting Equity singers for the with book by Harvey Fierstein, and ensemble of “Charlie And The music & lyrics by Cyndi Lauper. Chocolate Factory.” ••Company: Daryl Roth and Hal ••Company: Warner Bros. Theatrical Luftig. Staff: Jerry Mitchell, dir.- WILLIAM ESPER Ventures, Neal Street Productions, choreo.; Stephen Oremus, musical WILLIAM ESPER THE WORLD’S FOREMOST ACTING STUDIO Kevin McCormick. Staff: Jack supervisor; Brian Usifer, music dir.; DEDICATED TO MEISNER - BASED TRAINING STUDIO O’Brien, dir.; Marc Shaiman, music Aaron Lustbader (Foresight THE WORLD’S FOREMOST ACTING STUDIO and lyrics; Scott Wittman, lyrics; Theatrical), general mgr.; Justin DEDICATED TO MEISNER - BASED TRAINING STUDIO David Greig, book; Joshua Huff (Telsey + Company), casting. WILLIAM ESPER Bergasse, choreo.; Rachel Hoffman/ ••Currently running on Broadway. Telsey + Company, casting; Mark ••Seeking—Angels: male, 20-39, all THE WORLD’S FOREMOST ACTING STUDIO Shacket and Aaron Lustbader, gen- ethnicities. Pat: female, 40-49, all DEDICATED TO MEISNER - BASED TRAINING eral mngrs. Foresight Theatrical. ethnicities. Trish: female, 40-49, STUDIO ••Lab dates run June 6-18; Broadway all ethnicities. Mister Price: male, rehearsals begin December; run 50-59, Caucasian. Simon Jr.: male, begins February 2017. 50-59, African American. Harry: ••Seeking—Male Ensemble: male, male, 20-39, all ethnicities. Richard 20-59, all ethnicities. Female Bailey: male, 40-49, all ethnicities. Ensemble: female, 20-59, all Male Ensemble/Swings: male, ethnicities. 20-49, all ethnicities. Female ••Equity Chorus Calls will be held Ensemble/Swings: female, 20-49, March 28 at 10 a.m. (male singers all ethnicities. who dance) and at 2 p.m. (female ••Equity Chorus Calls will be held singers who dance) at Ripley-Grier April 6 at 10:30 a.m. (female sing- 520, 520 8th Ave., NYC, 10018. ers) and at 12:30 p.m. (male singers) ••Prepare 16-bars of a contemporary at Telsey + Company, 311 West 43rd musical theatre song that shows St., 10th fl., NYC, 10036. Chorus personality. Bring sheet music; rules are in effect. A monitor will accompanist provided. Bring pic- be provided. ture and resume. Note: This pro- ••Prepare a brief pop or rock song duction will begin as a (up-tempo or ballad). Do not sing Developmental Lab (June 6-18) and something from a musical. A piano then transfer to a Broadway pro- accompanist will be provided. FORMER STUDENTS INCLUDE duction in late 2016/early 2017. Bring a picture and resume, stapled Actors will be considered for both. together. ••Pays $1000/wk. (Developmental ••Pays $1917/wk. Equity Production AMY SCHUMER - SAM ROCKWELL - REGINA HALL - LARRY DAVID Lab) and $1917/wk. (Broadway (League) Contract. Production.) Equity Production ARIJA BAREIKIS - KATHY BATES - CHRISTINE LAHTI - DAVID MORSE (League) and Developmental Lab ‘Kinky Boots,’ B’way, Agreements. Dancers AARON ECKHART - TIMOTHY OLYPHANT - GRETCHEN MOL ••Casting dancers for Angels and MARY MCCORMACK - PETER GALLAGHER - ‘Jelly’s Last Jam,’ Singers & Ensemble/Swings for possible Dancers future replacements in “Kinky JENNIFER BEALS - PATRICIA WETTIG - PAUL SORVINO - DULÉ HILL ••Seeking Equity male singers and Boots” with book by Harvey male dancers for the ensemble in Fierstein, and music & lyrics by ROBERT KNEPPER - MATTHEW SETTLE - JEFF GOLDBLUM “Jelly’s Last Jam.” Cyndi Lauper. HARROLD PERRINEAU, JR. - PATRICIA HEATON - AND MANY MORE

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••Company: Daryl Roth and Hal Luftig. Bring sheet music; an accompanist will ••Seeking—Event Performer: 18+, all ballet/jazz shoes. Note: Late arrivals Staff: Jerry Mitchell, dir.-choreo.; be provided. Women should bring ethnicities. will not be accepted. Applicants must Stephen Oremus, musical supervisor; heels. Singers: Prepare a brief selection ••Auditions will be held April 14 from 10 be 18+ and authorized to work in the Brian Usifer, music dir.; Aaron of a standard, musical theater song. a.m.-2 p.m. (dancers will be seen in US. For more info, visit www.disneyau- Lustbader (Foresight Theatrical), gen- Bring sheet music; an accompanist will groups; singers/specialty acts/emcees ditions.com. eral mgr.; Justin Huff (Telsey + be provided. Bring pix & resumes, sta- will be interviewed upon arrival) and ••Pays $16.53/hr. Walt Disney World Company), casting. pled together. April 23 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. (dancers Agreement. EOE. ••Currently running on Broadway. ••Pays: $799/wk. Equity LORT Non-Rep will be seen in groups; singers/specialty ••Seeking—Angels: male, 20-39, all eth- Cat. C Contract. acts/emcees will be interviewed upon New York Jets Flight Crew nicities. Male Ensemble/Swings: male, arrival) at Nola Studios, 250 W. 54th St., Cheerleaders 20-49, all ethnicities. Female ‘The King And I’ 10th fl., NYC, 10019. Check-in at Studio ••Seeking attractive, physically fit, out-

MUSICALS Ensemble/Swings: female, 20-49, all ••Casting children for “The King And I” 2; audition at Studio 1. going, and talented dancers to enter- ethnicities. SETA tour. ••Dancers should come prepared to tain 80,000 fans at the Met Life ••Equity Chorus Calls will be held April ••Company: Ambassador Theatre Group. learn a brief theatrical hip-hop/jazz Stadium as New York Jets Flight Crew 11 at 10 a.m. (female dancers) and at 12 Staff: Bartlett Sher, dir.; Richard combo. Singers/specialty acts/emcees Cheerleaders. p.m. (male dancers) at Pearl Studios Rodgers, music; Oscar Hammerstein II, will be seen upon arrival. If you have ••Company: New York Jets. Staff: Denise NYC “500”, 500 Eighth Ave., 12th fl., book/lyrics;Ted Sperling, musical dir.; questions or can’t attend the call send Garvey, dir. NYC, 10018. Chorus rules are in effect. Christopher Gattelli, choreo.; Abbie pictures and resume to chezzamcast- ••Works the 2016 NFL season. A monitor will be provided. Brady –Dalton & Cesar A. Rocha, Telsey [email protected]. However, it is prefera- ••Seeking—Cheerleaders: female, 18-40, ••Come ready to dance with comfortable + Company casting. ble if casting personnel can see you in all ethnicities, attractive, physically fit, clothing and kneepads. Bring flats and ••Rehearsals begin Sept. 26; tour run person. outgoing, and talented dancers. heels. Bring a headshot and resume, begins Nov. 1. ••Pay per job and rehearsal pay per job ••Seeking submissions from NY and NJ. stapled together. ••Seeking—Child Female Ensemble: provided. Travel provided. If you have a ••Apply on Backstage.com. ••Pays $1917/wk. Equity Production female, 5-11, all ethnicities. Child Male car and are willing to drive more than ••The 2016 audition application can be (League) Contract. Ensemble: male, 5-13, all ethnicities. two performers, extra pay is allotted; found at newyorkjets.com along with Prince Chulalongkorn: male, 14-16, all gas and tolls will be reimbursed. prep class info and registration forms. ‘Man Of La Mancha’, Dancers ethnicities. Application fee applies. The deadline ••Casting male Equity dancers for “Man ••Auditions will be held April 1 from 2-5 Fair & Festival Magic Show to preregister is Mar. 28. Auditions Of La Mancha.” p.m. (sign-up begins at 1:30 p.m.; do not ••Seeking a magician’s assistant ingenue begin Apr. 2. ••Company: Ivoryton Playhouse. Staff: arrive before 1:30 p.m.) at Telsey + for a self-contained, traveling magic & ••Candidates must be 18+, have a reliable David Edwards, dir.; Todd Underwood, Company, 311 West 43rd St., 10th fl., illusion show appearing at fairs and fes- form of transportation, and be willing choreo.; Jacqueline Hubbard, exec. NYC, 10036. A monitor will not be pro- tivals. This is a fast-moving, thirty- to attend all rehearsals, games, and artistic dir. vided. The producer will run all aspects minute, family show aimed at a family promotional appearances. Travel and ••Rehearsals begin Aug. 23; runs Sept. of this audition. audience. The show features live TV opportunities available. 7-Oct. 2 in Ivoryton, CT. ••Prepare 16 bars of a classical musical domestic animals, audience participa- ••Seeking—Equity Actors/Singers/ theater song showing range. Bring tion segments, and the presentation of Dancers: male, 20-49, all ethnicities. sheet music for your song; a piano large TV-style illusions. ••Equity Chorus Calls will be held April 4 accompanist will be provided. Bring a ••Company: Wizard’s Festival of Fun from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. (Open Dance Call) photo and resume stapled together. Inc. Staff: Al Belmont, exec. prod. THEME PARKS at Pearl Studios NYC “500”, 500 Eighth ••Pays $944/wk. Equity Short ••Rehearses on dates TBD in South Avenue, NYC, 10018. A monitor will not Engagement Touring Agreement Jersey, near Philadelphia, PA. ‘The Fabulous 50’s!’ & Untitled be provided. The producer will run all Category 1. ••Seeking—Magician’s Assistant Children’s Show aspects of this audition. Ingenue: female, 18-25, all ethnicities, ••Seeking six performers (three males ••Be warmed and ready to dance with the role calls for a young woman in the and three females) for “The Fabulous Tel: 212 / 645 1525 appropriate shoes and clothing. Bring a role of a niece performing in a family 50’s!” and an untitled children’s show. [email protected] picture and resume, stapled together. act; applicants should be between 5’ ••Company: JRW Productions. Staff: ••Pays $500/wk. Equity SPT Agreement. DANCERS & and 5’6” tall, have a wholesome, girl- James Wilkinson, pres.-exec. prod. www.MichaelHowardStudios.com next-door appearance, some stage ••Rehearsals begin end of May; runs ‘My Fair Lady’ CHOREOGRAPHERS experience, and training in dance, gym- June 18-Sept. 5, 2016 at Six Flags The ••Seeking ensemble men (four) and nastics, and/or cheer squad. Experience Great Escape in Queensbury, NY. ensemble women (six) for “My Fair Chezzam Event Group performing magic is helpful but not ••Seeking—Singers Who Dance & Lady.” ••Seeking event performers for mandatory. Some travel required. Dancers Who Sing: males & females, VARIETY ••Company: Bay Street Theatre. Staff: Chezzam, an event company. Casting ••Seeking submissions from NJ. 18-35, all ethnicities, with good harmo- Scott Schwartz, artistic dir.; Michael director states: “Chezzam is a full-out ••Send submissions to wizardsfestival- nization; outgoing with a love of being Arden, dir.; Chase Brock, choreo.; Alan event company. We are the originators [email protected]. onstage who have a professional atti- Jay Lerner, book-lyrics; Frederick in the event world. All of the other com- ••Include photos & resume. tude, and a strong work ethic; three Loewe, music; Benton Whitley, of panies you’ve worked for got their ideas ••Pays per performing day. males and three females. Stewart/Whitley, casting dir. from us. For the past four decades ••Auditions will be held April 10 from ••Runs July 5-Aug. 28, 2016, in Sag we’ve brought the best in live enter- ‘Mickey’s Royal Friendship 12-3 p.m. at Six Flags The Great Escape Harbor, NY. tainment to corporate parties, wed- Faire,’ NYC Indoor Waterpark, 1172 Route 9, ••Seeking—Ensemble Dancers: 20-59, all dings, bar and bat mitzvahs, and ••Seeking male and female dancers for Queensbury, NY, 12804. ethnicities, actors with great physical- special concerts. Our company pro- “Mickey’s Royal Friendship Faire.” ••Send submissions to ity and movement as well as singing vides our clients with personalized, ••Company: Walt Disney Entertainment. [email protected]. voices. All ethnicities and abilities themed events that are over the top. Staff: Darla Hayward, casting dir. ••Prepare 16 bars of an up tempo song, as encouraged. Ensemble Singers: 20-59, For many of our performers, this is a ••Runs at Walt Disney Entertainment in well as 16 bars of a ballad to be sung a all ethnicities, actors with great physi- breeding ground for some of the best Lake Buena Vista, FL. cappella. You may be asked to harmo- “e invaluable training and intensive study cality and movement as well as singing talent on Broadway, film, and TV. Our ••Seeking—Dancers: male, 18+, all nize with our director. Bring something ONE AND TWO-YEAR CONSERVATORIES allowed me to pursue the cra on a full-time basis. voices. All ethnicities and abilities dancers have been on stage with ethnicities. comfortable to change into, as you will Professional training for the committed actor Not only did I find focus, I learned that GIGS encouraged. ‘Spider-Man,’ ‘Motown,’ ‘42nd Street,’ ••Auditions will be held April 4 at 10 a.m. be taught a short dance combination by professional acting was what I wanted to do with ••Equity Chorus Calls will be held March ‘Saturday Night Fever,’ ‘On the Floor,’ (sign-in, 9-10 a.m.) at Pearl Studios NYC our choreographer on site. For further 30 at 10 a.m. (Equity male dancers) and and ‘,’ to name a few, not to “500”, 500 Eighth Ave., 4th fl., NYC, questions, call James at (212) 802-7436. SUMMER CONSERVATORIES my life.” at 2 p.m. (Equity female dancers) and mention dancing with the likes of 10018. A monitor will not be provided. ••Negotiable. A six-week intensive dedicated to the actor’s cra April 1 at 9:30 a.m. (male singers) and at Ariana, Kanye, and many more. We are The producer will run all aspects of this Kerry Washington, Actor, ABC’s “Scandal,” 2 p.m. (female singers) at Ripley-Grier searching for multi-talented perform- audition. “,” and “Ray” 520, 520 8th Ave., 16th Fl., NYC, 10018. ers ranging from Broadway dancers to ••Provide headshot/resume. All dancers YOUNG ACTOR CONSERVATORY Chorus rules are in effect. A monitor hip-hop street performers to lounge will be taught a ballet routine. Selected A two-week intensive for the talented young actor will be provided. singers, emcees, and circus acts.” dancers will move on to an advanced STAGE STAFF & TECH ••Daners: Be warmed up and ready to ••Company: Chez-zam Event Group. jazz routine. Dancers should be “Michael Howard Studios is a wonderful home dance. Some may be asked to stay and Staff: Cheyenne Gross, casting dir. warmed up and ready to begin at the ‘Jews On First’ PROFESSIONAL WORKSHOPS & to creativity.” sing after all have danced. Prepare 16 ••Events are ongoing throughout the time listed. Wear form fitting attire to ••Seeking Equity Stage Manager for one bars of a standard musical theater song. season. show your silhouette. Wear appropriate performance of “Jews On First.” ONGOING SCENE STUDY Apply now! Ali Larter, Actor, FOX’s “e Asset,” NBC’s “Heroes,” and “Legally Blonde” 22 backstage 03.24.16 BACKSTAGE.COM NEW YORK TRISTATE casting

••Company: Piece of Tish Work LLC. ater, casting, film/TV, and competitive industry showcases, and performance Broadway Workshop with Staff: Larry Jay Tish, theatre contact. acting conservatories. Summer stu- opportunities in NYC. BAA states: Broadway Stars + Siblings, ••Runs April 11 at 7 p.m. at the American dents have the opportunity to audition “Work one-on-one with the stars and (‘Aladdin’) & Jewish Historical Society, NYC. for our ACTeen Fall Talent Showcase, casting directors of your favorite Arielle Jacobs (‘’), Kids ••Seeking—Stage Manager: 18+, all showcases which have launched the Broadway shows! Participants study & Teens ethnicities. careers of hundreds of alumni for over song interpretation, audition tech- ••Seeking young actors (ages 7-18) of all ••Seeking submissions from NY. 35 years.” nique, and Broadway dance with Tony skill levels for a Broadway workshop ••For consideration, email cover letter ••Company: ACTeen. Staff: Rita Litton, Award winning guests, Broadway per- with siblings Adam Jacobs (“Aladdin”) and resume to larry@pieceoftishwork. dir. formers, casting directors, and agents! and Arielle Jacobs (“Wicked”). Artistic com or mail to Larry Jay Tish, Piece of ••Young adult programs run June 27-July Admission is by audition only. Director states: “Work with Broadway Tish Work LLC, Stage Manager 2, July 11-28, Aug. 1-12, or Sat. only July Upcoming auditions in a city near you!” stars and siblings Adam and Arielle Submission, 33 Aberdeen Ave, 9-Aug. 13; Junior Intensives (ages 10-12) ••Company: Broadway Artists Alliance Jacobs in a one-day musical theater Cambridge, MA, 02138. Submissions run June 27-July 1, Aug. 1-5, or Sat. July of NYC. Staff: Recent and upcoming audition technique workshop. Adam is deadline is Mar. 31. 9-Aug. 13 at ACTeen summer studios, guests include Jeremy Jordan, Michael currently starring in the title role as ••Pays $138.75 total. ($120 for show plus 134 W. 29th St, 2nd fl., NYC. Cerveris, Sutton Foster, Megan Hilty, Aladdin in ‘Aladdin’ and Arielle can $18.75 for 90 mins. before show.) Equity ••Seeking—Teenage Actors: males & Laura Osnes, Jason Robert Brown, Bebe currently be seen portraying LOA Agreement. females, 10-19, all ethnicities, all skill Neuwirth, Christian Borle, Norbert Leo Nessarose in ‘Wicked.’” Participants levels. Pre-Teen Actors: males & Butz, Billy Porter, Jonathan Groff, and will bring a 16-bar cut of a musical the- females, 10-12, all ethnicities, for junior more. Special Broadway guests and ater song they would like to use for an program. casting directors also tour with the audition and perform for Adam and ••Seeking submissions from NY, NJ and national audition team. Arielle who will offer thoughtful feed- WORKSHOPS CT. ••Programs are held at Ripley Grier back and coaching. There will be a ••To apply, visit www.acteen.com/apply. Studios, NYC. question & answer session with Adam ACTeen Summer Acting For more info, visit www.acteen.com, ••Seeking—Young Performers: males & and Arielle and every student will Conservatories or email info@acteen. Company is females, 6-21, all ethnicities. walk away with an autographed pic- ••Seeking actors for four teen summer interested in beginners or professionals ••Auditions will be held by appt. April 16 ture of Adam and Arielle and have a film-theater acting conservatories. and students are grouped accordingly. in NYC. photo opportunity with both stars. Director states: “ACTeen, a three-time Note: Skype audition or online submis- ••Online/video auditions will also be Students will also work with another Backstage Reader’s Choice winner and sions accepted. accepted through April 4. Broadway star with a song and dance the nation’s first on-camera acting pro- ••No pay; fee for programs range from ••For more info, call (212) 561-9429 or combination in a situation similar to a gram for teens, offers full- or part-time $325-$2,400 (courses average $350 per visit www.broadwayartistsalliance.org. real Broadway audition. Students will summer conservatories. Selected par- term) with discounts for registering by ••Class and summer intensive tuition be taught how to “stand out from the ticipants are offered comprehensive Apr. 15, or for full programs. ranges vary from $175-$1,450, depend- crowd at an open call and walk away training in film, theater, Meisner, ing on the program. with the tools necessary to make it on Alexander Technique, movement, Broadway Artists Alliance, Broadway today.” • speech, musical theater, audition tech- Young Performers VISIT BACKSTAGE.COM/CASTING •Company: A Class Act NY. Staff: Jessica nique, Shakespeare, voiceovers, audi- • Rofe, artistic dir.; Adam Jacobs, •Seeking advanced young musical the- for full character breakdowns, script tioning, monologues and improvisation atre performers (ages 6-21) for upcom- Broadway actor-instructor; Arielle sides, and more casting notices taught by professional staff from the- ing summer intensives, master classes, Jacobs, Broadway actor-Instructor.

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“e invaluable training and intensive study ONE AND TWO-YEAR CONSERVATORIES allowed me to pursue the cra on a full-time basis. Professional training for the committed actor Not only did I find focus, I learned that professional acting was what I wanted to do with SUMMER CONSERVATORIES my life.” A six-week intensive dedicated to the actor’s cra Kerry Washington, Actor, ABC’s “Scandal,” YOUNG ACTOR CONSERVATORY “Django Unchained,” and “Ray” A two-week intensive for the talented young actor “Michael Howard Studios is a wonderful home PROFESSIONAL WORKSHOPS & to creativity.” ONGOING SCENE STUDY Apply now! Ali Larter, Actor, FOX’s “e Asset,” NBC’s “Heroes,” and “Legally Blonde” casting NEW YORK TRISTATE

••Workshop is May 7 (9:45 a.m.-1:30 Focus of class: learn Mitchell Gossett’s registration fee. Special Backstage dis- of full-length theatrical showcases of p.m.) at Ripley-Grier Studios, 520 8th ‘ACTions’ approach to delivering a count rate: Registration is just $75 with music, scenes, monologues, and sketch Ave., NYC. memorable performance; perform a code BS75. The pay situations and comedy, all original works by company ••Seeking—Young Actor: males & monologue for Mitchell Gossett; receive Equity/non-Equity contracts will vary writers. females, 7-18, all ethnicities. insightful coaching and feedback from depending upon the productions that ••Company: The Actor’s Project NYC. ••Seeking submissions from NY, NJ and Mitchell Gossett; perform a mock audi- are casting. Staff: Joe Naples, Duvall O’Steen, CT. tion for Mr. Gossett; walk away with a Bobby Holder, and Ann Bonner, co- ••Send submissions to info@aclass- personalized feedback form; and a dirs.; Sam Carner & Derek Gregor, musi- actny.com. question and answer session for stu- cal dirs. ••To register, visit AClassActNY. dents and parents.” ••Rehearses and performs in summer- Eventbrite.com. Space is limited to 20 ••Company: A Class Act NY. Staff: Jessica GROUPS & fall 2016 in NYC. students. Rofe, artistic dir.; Mitchell Gossett, Sr. ••Seeking—Actors & Singers Seeking ••$195 tuition fee required. VP at CESD Talent Agency. MEMBERSHIP Representation Through Showcases: ••There separate sessions will be held males & females, 18+, all ethnicities. Four-Day Musical Theater May 21 at Ripley-Grier Studios, 520 8th COMPANIES ••Auditions will be held by appt. March Camp, Ages 5 & 6 Ave., NYC. 1st Session (ages 7-19): 10 28 from 3-4 p.m. (group audition) at ••Seeking five- and six-year-old partici- a.m.–1:30 p.m. 2nd Session (ages 7–11): ‘Beyond the Fringe!’ TAPNYC @ Studios 353, 353 W. 48th St., pants for a four-day musical theater 2-5:30 p.m. 3rd Session (ages 12–19: ••Casting early for “Beyond the Fringe!” NYC, 10019. camp. Artistic Director states: “A profes- 6:15–9:45 p.m. for The Actor’s Project NYC’s 36th sea- ••Send submissions to audition@theac- sional NYC actor and voice teacher is ••Seeking—Young Actor: males & son of full-length theatrical showcases torsprojectnyc.com. your child’s instructor for the week. females, 7-19, all ethnicities. of music, scenes, monologues, and ••In your submission, include an audi- Introduce your ‘little guy’ to the magic of ••Seeking submissions from NY, NJ and sketch comedy, all original works by tion date selected from the options; the performing arts in this one-week CT. company writers. Producer states: casting personnel will email you an musical theater summer camp. Every ••Send submissions to info@aclass- “TAPNYC is a company that assists its audition request. Add audition@theac- day, lucky campers rehearse song and actny.com. members in landing agents and getting torsprojectnyc.com to your contacts to dance numbers, learn proper singing ••To register, visit AClassActNY. work through industry showcases and ensure the confirmation lands in your technique, and expand their theatrical Eventbrite.com. plays. All shows are attended by agents, inbox. Prepare a one-minute contem- knowledge under the guidance of an ••$195 tuition fee required. managers, and casting directors. Past porary comedic monologue. Auditions experienced Broadway star and teaching productions have been attended by pro- will be done in groups. Producer artist. Campers also get to craft the props ducers (Broadway, off-Broadway & off- states: “We suggest (though do not and costume pieces that will be incorpo- off-Broadway, film, and TV), agents require) monologues from Bobby rated into the final performance. On the (commercial and legit), managers, and Holder’s book ‘Out of the Blue’ (avail- last day of camp, ‘little guys’ make their FESTIVALS & EVENTS NY/L.A. casting directors.” able on TheActorsProjectNYC.com, ‘Off-Broadway debut’ in a recital for fam- ••Company: The Actor’s Project NYC. BobbyHolder.com, , iBooks, ily and friends at the studio.” TRU 2016 Combined Audition Staff: Joe Naples, Duvall O’Steen, etc.) or TAPNYC-approved monologues ••Company: A Class Act NY. Staff: Jessica Event Bobby Holder, and Ann Bonner, co- on the MonologuesToGo.com Rofe, artistic dir.; Broadway/on-camera ••Seeking particpants for the TRU com- dirs.; Sam Carner & Derek Gregor, musi- website.” actors, instructors. bined audition event. The company cal dirs. ••Membership dues are $495/season and ••Workshop runs July 5-8 at Pearl States: “Theater Resources Unlimited ••Rehearses and performs in summer- include agent/manager coaching, Studios, 500 8th Ave., NYC. (TRU) is presenting the annual TRU fall 2016 in NYC. resume workshops, branding-yourself ••Seeking—Young Actor: males & Audition Event, which will be attended ••Seeking—Actors & Singers Seeking workshops, and entry into The Acting- females, 5-6, all ethnicities. by more than 40 NY-area Equity and Representation Through Showcases: Career Seminar, where company mem- ••Seeking submissions from NY, NJ and non-Equity producing companies, males & females, 18+, all ethnicities. bers meet with a commercial agent, a CT. directors, and producers, and other ••Auditions will be held by appt. March legit agent, and a talent manager. ••Send submissions to info@aclass- individuals, including casting directors 28 from 3-4 p.m. (group audition) and Possible pay provided; actors cast in actny.com. and agents. The TRU Voices Reading April 5 from 2:30-3:30 p.m. (group audi- company plays share a percent of the ••To register, visit www.AClassActNY. Series will also be cast at this event.” tion) at TAPNYC @ Studios 353, 353 W. profits (you must be an accepted mem- Eventbrite.com. ••Company: Theater Resources 48th St., NYC, 10019. ber to participate). ••No pay. Cost: $675. Unlimited (TRU). ••Send submissions to audition@theac- ••Event runs Apr. 9-10 in NYC. If cast in torsprojectnyc.com. ‘Pushing Boundaries!’ Monologue Class with L.A. any projects, the performance dates ••In your submission, include an audi- ••Casting early for “Pushing Talent Agent, Mitchell Gossett and locations will vary depending on tion date selected from the options; Boundaries!” for The Actor’s Project (Sr. VP at CESD), Kids & Teens the theater or production company. casting personnel will email you an NYC’s 36th season of full-length theat- ••Seeking young actors for a monologue ••Seeking—Actors: males & females, 5+, audition request. Add audition@theac- rical showcases of music, scenes, workshop with L.A. talent agent all ethnicities, all ages and all types. torsprojectnyc.com to your contacts to monologues, and sketch comedy, all Mitchell Gossett (Sr. VP at CESD Talent ••Auditions will be held by appt. April 9 ensure the confirmation lands in your original works by company writers. Agency). Artistic Director states: “Work from 10-11 a.m. (non-musical auditions) inbox. Prepare a one-minute contempo- Producer states: “TAPNYC is a company with L.A.-based talent agent, Mr. and from 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. (musical rary comedic monologue. Auditions that assists its members in landing Mitchell Gossett of CESD, one of the auditions ) and April 10 from 10 a.m.- will be done in groups. Producer states: agents and getting work through indus- most respected bi-coastal talent agents 5:30 p.m. (non-musical auditions) at “We suggest (though do not require) try showcases and plays. All shows are in the industry, on monologues, impro- Desotelle Theater, 300 W. 43rd St., #301, monologues from Bobby Holder’s book attended by agents, managers, and visation, physicality exercises, and , NY, 10036. ‘Out of the Blue’ (available on casting directors. Past productions character development in this one-day ••Prepare two monologues or a mono- TheActorsProjectNYC.com, have been attended by producers workshop. Mitchell believes the most logue and a song not to exceed two BobbyHolder.com, Amazon, iBooks, (Broadway, off-Broadway & off-off- exciting way to explore material is not minutes total. An accompanist will pro- etc.) or TAPNYC-approved monologues Broadway, film, and TV), agents (com- through thoughts alone, but through vided on Apr. 9 only. on the MonologuesToGo.com website.” mercial and legit), managers, and actions--through what you are doing ••For more info and an application ••Membership dues are $495/season and NY/L.A. casting directors.” with your body. Bringing ‘ACTions’ into packet, visit www.truonline.org/audi- include agent/manager coaching, ••Company: The Actor’s Project NYC. the work creates a stronger, more vis- tion and www.truonline.org/ resume workshops, branding-yourself Staff: Joe Naples, Duvall O’Steen, ceral connection to the material. But as events/2016-audition-event. For ques- workshops, and entry into The Acting- Bobby Holder, and Ann Bonner, co- importantly, it also provides a means of tions, call (212) 714-7628 or email Career Seminar, where company mem- dirs.; Sam Carner & Derek Gregor, musi- showing the most unique feature any [email protected]. Note: Make bers meet with a commercial agent, a cal dirs. actor can present: themselves in the sure to email the special Backstage dis- legit agent, and a talent manager. ••Rehearses and performs in summer- work. Mitchell will guide young actors count code BS75 to TRUStaff1@gmail. Possible pay provided; actors cast in fall 2016 in NYC. through the physical activity that the com to confirm your discount. Final company plays share a percent of the ••Seeking—Actors & Singers Seeking instrument best shows who the indi- registration deadline is Mar. 26 (post- profits (you must be an accepted mem- Representation Through Showcases: EVENTS vidual actor is and what they uniquely mark). All applicants must mail in a ber to participate). males & females, 18+, all ethnicities. bring to the role and material. Students hard copy headshot and resume along ••Auditions will be held by appt. March will receive monologues in advance of with a completed application. ‘Breaking Out!’ 28 from 3-4 p.m. (group audition) at class and Mitchell will offer direction ••The standard registration fee is $85. ••Casting early for “Breaking Out!” for TAPNYC @ Studios 353, 353 W. 48th St., and coaching to lucky participants. All Equity actors may take $20 off the The Actor’s Project NYC’s 36th season NYC, 10019.

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••Send submissions to audition@theac- ethnicities, ex-showgirl, yet ballet ••Prepare 30-45 seconds of contempo- Female Ensemble: female, 18-30, all torsprojectnyc.com. trained; has worked for Zach; tough rary musical theater from the last 40 ethnicities, all types and ethnicities; ••In your submission, include an audi- exterior, covers up her insecurity, vul- years; selections not from the produc- strong singer/dancers. tion date selected from the options; nerable, willful, strong, witty, playful; tion preferred. Provide sheet music for ••Auditions will be held March 28 at 9:30 casting personnel will email you an aging, and can be sarcastic; statuesque; accompanist. Bring a headshot and a.m. at Welk Resort Theatre, 8860 audition request. Add audition@theac- alto, excellent part singer. Val: female, resume. For more info, visit http:// Lawrence Welk Dr., Escondido, CA, torsprojectnyc.com to your contacts to 25-40, all ethnicities, sassy, funny, chancetheater.com/auditions-2/. Actors 92026. ensure the confirmation lands in your sexy, saucy; sure of herself, knows what can also email their pictures and ••No submissions accepted; there is one inbox. Prepare a one-minute contempo- she wants; ambitious; strong belt; resumes to casting01@chancetheater. audition call and you must attend. rary comedic monologue. Auditions mezzo/belter. Diana: female, 18-30, com by Mar. 25 for an audition Note: Dancers will not be seen without will be done in groups. Producer states: Hispanic, Puerto Rican, passionate, appointment. singing first; sign-in begins at 9:30 a.m.

“We suggest (though do not require) confident, appealing energy; Latin fire, ••Pays: $550 total for the production run ••Pays $10/hr. for rehearsals and $20- MUSICALS monologues from Bobby Holder’s book spunky; determined; excellent singer; of 22 performances. $22.50/hr. based on role for perfor- ‘Out of the Blue’ (available on mezzo/belter. Judy: female, 18-30, all mances (approx $350- $400/wk.). TheActorsProjectNYC.com, ethnicities, nervous, scatterbrained, ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ Possible housing for L.A. area and BobbyHolder.com, Amazon, iBooks, gawky, warm, and hopeful; mezzo. ••Casting “Jesus Christ Superstar.” beyond actors. etc.) or TAPNYC-approved monologues Kristine: female, 18-30, all ethnicities, ••Company: Welk Resort Theatre. Staff: on the MonologuesToGo.com website.” married to Al, good dancer, can’t sing; Joshua Carr, prod.; Ray Limon, dir./ ‘The Spitfire Grill’ ••Membership dues are $495/season and nervous, a beauty, dependent on her choreo.; Justin Gray, musical dir. ••Casting “The Spitfire Grill,” a heart- include agent/manager coaching, husband; apparent non-singer, mezzo/ ••Rehearsals begin Apr. 22; runs May warming musical with music and book resume workshops, branding-yourself alto. Maggie: female, 18-30, all ethnici- 20-Aug. 10, Thurs., Sat., and Sun. mati- by James Valcq and lyrics & book by workshops, and entry into The Acting- ties, has an honesty, softness, simplic- nees at 1 p.m. and Thurs., Sat., evenings Fred Alley, based on the film by Lee Career Seminar, where company mem- ity; her father was in the service and at 8 p.m. at the Welk Theatre in David Zlotoff. bers meet with a commercial agent, a never home; created a fantasy world for Escondido, CA. Note: No conflicts will ••Company: Theatre Palisades. Staff: legit agent, and a talent manager. herself. Daddy’s girl; over the hurt, yet be accepted with rehearsals or Sherry Coon, Lew Hauser, coords. Possible pay provided; actors cast in fragile and vulnerable; high belt; performances. ••Rehearsals begin Apr. 11; runs June company plays share a percent of the mezzo, excellent part singer. Bebe: ••Seeking—Jesus: male, 18-30, all ethnic- 3-July 10 (Fri. & Sat. at 8 p.m. and Sun. profits (you must be an accepted mem- female, 18-30, all ethnicities, confident, ities, rock tenor up to high E. Judas: at 2 p.m.) at Pierson Playhouse, 941 ber to participate). eager, newcomer to New York; enthusi- male, 18-30, all ethnicities, rock tenor Temescal Canyon Rd., Pacific Palisades, astic with a determination; Jewish; up to high D. Mary : female, 18-40, all CA. mezzo/belter, excellent part singer. ethnicities, alto, low G to C belt. Annas: ••Seeking—Percy Talbot: female, 20-25, Connie: female, 18-30, Asian, has been male, 18-40, all ethnicities, high A. all ethnicities, a bit rough-edged, her Zach’s assistant, has been around the Caiaphas : male, 18-40, all ethnicities, face declares the strength of her youth SOUTHERN block; confident, energetic, seasoned; low F to high F. Pilate: male, 18-40, all and a sadness beyond her years; strong needs to be short--4’10”; sensitive about ethnicities, baritone with high G or B. folk/country belt to D, some head voice her size; mezzo/belter. Mike: male, Peter: male, 18-40, all ethnicities, high required. Hannah Ferguson: female, 18-30, all ethnicities, Italian, street- baritone - high G. Simon: male, 18-40, 60-70, all ethnicities, a tough-skinned CALIFORNIA wise, has a temper, cocky; last of 12 all ethnicities, high Ab. Herod and and flinty old bird with a short, no- kids; had to defend himself against Priests: male, 18-40, all ethnicities. nonsense manner bordering on the bit- name-calling; tap and acrobat a plus; tenor. Richie: male, 18-30, African American, confident, enthusiastic, proud, energetic; tenor. Don: male, MUSICALS 18-30, all ethnicities, married, two kids, practical, from the Midwest, not a com- ‘A Chorus Line’ plicated guy, dependable, realistic, logi- ••Casting “A Chorus Line,” the musical. cal; high baritone. Paul: male, 18-30, Income Tax Service Director states: “Funny and exhilarat- Hispanic, Puerto Rican, secretive, shy, ing, yet raw and personal at its core, we introvert, sensitive; strong dancer; are going to bring new life to this ashamed and trapped by his past; groundbreaking show that lifted the friend of Diane; quiet, shy, introverted, for Performers veil on the anonymous faces behind the gay; baritone. Mark: male, 18-30, all stars, and uncovered a heart-rending ethnicities, young, eager, innocent, truth about what drives artists yester- naive, all-American; not terrified or day and today.” shy; sincere; tenor. Greg: male, 18-30, Over 30 years of experience ••Company: The Chance Theater. Staff: all ethnicities, young, eager, innocent, Oanh Nguyen, dir. naive, all-American; not terrified or ••Rehearsals begin May 16; runs July 1-31 shy; sincere; tenor. Bobby: male, 18-30, preparing income tax returns (Thurs., 7:30 p.m.; Fri., 8 p.m.; Sat., 3 all ethnicities, Peter Pan, optimist, mis- p.m. & 8 p.m., and Sun., 3 p.m.) with chievous, funny, clever, has a flair, specifically for performers possible extension through Aug. 7 at charming yet is “twisted and Chance Theater in Anaheim, CA. demented”; WASPy; baritone. Al: male, ••Seeking—Zach: male, 25-40, all ethnici- 18-30, all ethnicities, macho, aggres- ties, director-choreographer, worka- sive, knows Zach, street tough, mar- Get every deduction allowable by law holic, egotist, authoritative, driven; ried, adores his wife, Kristine; from the manipulative, powerful, has an ele- Bronx; baritone. Ensemble: males & Professional expertise at reasonable rates gance; contained, secure, steady, cool, females, 18-45, all ethnicities, dancers laid-back; confident, direct; ambitious who sing for all ensemble and also prin- Juilliard graduate; former Local 802 member and forceful, yet charismatic and mas- cipal roles, including understudies/cut culine; dancer is a plus; non-singing. dancers in “A Chorus Line.” All must be Larry: male, 25-40, all ethnicities, strong dancers and singers. Female Zach’s assistant; strong dancer, can vocal range: B below middle C to high take over with authority, protective of E. Male vocal range: B just below one Don Aibel, Cassie, liaison between her and Zach; octave below middle C to E above mid- responsible; tenor. Cassie: female, dle C. 20-35, all ethnicities, Zach’s ex-girl- ••Auditions will be held March 28 at 7 Tax Attorney friend, was his protege, a dancing star p.m. and March 30 at 7 p.m. at Chance on Broadway; now realizes she just Theater, 5522 E. La Palma Ave., wants to do what she loves; womanly, Anaheim, CA, 92807. 250 West 57th St., Suite 620, NY, NY 10107 has star quality; excellent triple threat; ••Send submissions to casting01@ (212) 765-7532 Fax: (201) 767-5583 mezzo/belter. Sheila: female, 25-40, all chancetheater.com. [email protected]

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ter; mezzo/alto chest range. Shelby ding; the mere mention of him brings Elizabeth has allowed herself to dip Thorpe: female, 30-35, all ethnicities, fear. Adult & Children’s Ensemble: her toes into the water of dating apps; plain, soft-faced, with a shy, almost males & females, 10-55, all ethnicities, two dull and disappointing dates ethereal manner; shimmering folk AUDITION Pit Singers (seated with orchestra), behind her, she meets John without soprano with strong high belt to D. Tornado (dancers), Munchkins great expectation but still retaining Caleb Thorpe: male, 40-45, all ethnici- (Children), Crows, Kalidahs, Poppies, the deep-seated hope of a romantic; ties, out-of-work, frustrated working HIGHLIGHTS Field Mice, Emerald City Citizens, soon they find themselves in one of man clinging to the past; solid folk/rock CALIFORNIA Soldier Messenger. Note: Children’s the most engaging conversations of voice with an edge (top G). Sheriff Joe Thurs. Mar. 24 ensemble will be comprised of six their lives; as fiercely intelligent as she Sutter: 25-30, all ethnicities, small- ‘#NOFILTER’ dancer/singers with a prerequisite of is plain-spoken, Elizabeth displays a town policeman; appealing intensity; considerable stage performance. measured grace somewhat contrasting ‘Eastside Heartbeats’ MUSICALS restless nature; strong folk tenor to a G. Yellow Brick Road: males & females, our other two female leads; she is cal- Effy Krayneck: 50-58, all ethnicities, ‘Legally Blonde’ 18-35, all ethnicities, four dancing/ culating, like John; very much herself, postmistress and busybody; a woman ‘Al And Eddie’ singing actors combine to create the but very much a picture of herself as with narrow eyes and a sour tongue; Yellow Brick Road; metaphorically rep- well. solid singer in mezzo/alto chest range resents the road Dorothy travels down, ••Seeking submissions from CA. (carries close harmony). The Visitor: Fri. Mar. 25 encouraging her along the way. ••Send submissions to just@arealhu- male, 40-45, all ethnicities, a mysteri- ‘Destructive Attraction’ ••Auditions will be held by appt. April 5 manbeing.com. ous figure who never speaks; an actor ‘Dinner at the Donner’s’ from 7-10 p.m. (singing audition only), ••Producer states: “As noted in the syn- with powerful eyes and a very strong April 6 from 7-10 p.m. (singing audition opsis, this shoot will be striving for

FILM sense of his body. only) and April 7 from 7-10 p.m. (sing- realism both in its production values ••Auditions will be held April 2 from 11 Sat. Mar. 26 ing audition only) at Simi Valley and acting. As such, it would be fantas- a.m.-3 p.m. and April 5 from 7-9:30 p.m. ‘Penitent’ Cultural Arts Center, 3050 Los Angeles tic if you could attach a brief cover let- at Pierson Playhouse, 941 Temescal Ave., Simi Valley, CA, 93065. ter speaking to some aspects of your ‘The Next Big Recording Artist’ Canyon Rd., Pacific Palisades, CA, ••Send submissions to jgartdept@sbc- personality and ‘artistic’ ambition, 90272. ‘Erase Me’ (also 3/27) global.net. which might demonstrate your suit- ••Send submissions to sherrycoon7@ ‘Roux’ (also 3/27) ••This is a singing audition only. Be pre- ability for this project.” verizon.net. pared to sing 16-32 bars of a Broadway ••The producers plan to apply for the ••Prepare a song with which you are show tune of a similar genre (with a SAG-AFTRA Ultra Low Budget comfortable that best shows off your Sun. Mar. 27 funky, soulful style). Choosing a selec- Agreement. talent and ability. Accompanist ‘Accept Who I Am’ tion from the production is acceptable. provided. Sheet music is preferable; an accompa- ••No pay. nist will be provided. Mon. Mar. 28 ••No pay. ‘The Wiz’ ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ FESTIVALS & EVENTS ••Casting Actors’ Repertory Theatre of Enviroblind Infomercial Simi’s production of “The Wiz: The ‘A Chorus Line’ (also 3/30) Hollywood Fringe Festival Super Soul Musical ‘Wonderful Wizard 2016 of Oz.’” Synopsis: “The Wiz” is a glori- FEATURE FILMS ••Seeking shows and performers of all ous musical retelling of Frank Baum’s For the full auditions calendar, types for the seventh annual “Wonderful Wizard of Oz” set in the visit backstage.com/auditions ‘Back to the Start’ Hollywood Fringe Festival. Producers context of African-American culture. ••Casting “Back to the Start” (working state: “The Hollywood Fringe Festival With an infectious funky soul score and title), a feature film. Synopsis: “Back to is an annual, open-access, community- lyrics by Charlie Smalls, “The Wiz” the Start” is about conversations a derived event celebrating freedom of brought renewed relevance to a time- age flexible; tenor, D3-A4; tired of young man has with three women over expression and collaboration in the less classic. The 1975 Broadway produc- being a scarecrow and the prospect of the course of 24 hours. Each conversa- performing arts community. Each June tion was like nothing Broadway had not going anywhere; embarks on the tion traverses the emotional landscapes during the Hollywood Fringe, the arts ever seen, and ultimately won seven journey to see The Wiz in hopes he can of connections ephemeral, imagined, infiltrate the Hollywood neighborhood: Tony Awards, including Best Musical provide a brain. Tin Man: male, 25-40, missed, and remembered, in the vein of fully equipped theaters, parks, clubs, and Best Score. all ethnicities, age flexible; baritone, Richard Linklater’s “Before” Trilogy, churches, restaurants and other unex- ••Company: Actors’ Repertory Theatre E3-A4; lost all his limbs to a cursed “Certified Copy,” and the works of pected places host hundreds of produc- of Simi. Staff: Jan Glasband, artistic dir. axe; joins in the journey in hopes the Derek Cianfrance and Drake Doremus. tions by local, national, and ••Rehearsals begin Apr. 17; runs June Wiz will provide him a heart because ••Company: Real Human Being international arts companies and inde- 4-July 10 (Fri. & Sat. at 8 p.m. and Sun. “it isn’t enough to be good-looking.” Productions. Staff: Matthew Grifferty, pendent performers. Participation in at 2 p.m.) at the Simi Valley Cultural Lion: male, 25-40, all ethnicities, age prod.-dir.-writer. the Hollywood Fringe is completely Arts Center, 3050 Los Angeles Ave., flexible; baritone, G2-Bb4; travels ••Rehearses towards the end of Apr.; open and uncensored.” Simi Valley, CA. around the jungle scaring people, but shoots in May/June in L.A. ••Company: Hollywood Fringe Festival. ••Seeking—Dorothy: female, 16-25, has “a yellow streak a mile wide”; joins ••Seeking—Sadie: female, 20-30, all eth- Staff: Ben Hill, dir. African American, Ethnically in the journey to see the Wiz to gain nicities, it’s Friday night and Sadie has ••Festival runs June 9-26 at various ven- Ambiguous / Mixed Race, must look/ some courage. Gatekeeper: male, abandoned what inhibition she might ues in Hollywood. play 13-16; mezzo soprano, G3-B5; 30-60, all ethnicities, age flexible; have to pursue John; bold, charming, ••Seeking—Performing Arts Companies: bright-eyed, energetic, curious, adven- non-singing; guards the gate to the and casually funny, she can’t tell if he males & females, 18+, all ethnicities. turous. Aunt Em: female, 35-42, Emerald City. The Wiz: male, 30-50, can’t take a hint or just isn’t inter- Producers: males & females, 18+, all African American, Ethnically African American, Ethnically ested; in time we learn of all her infi- ethnicities. Artists: males & females, Ambiguous / Mixed Race, mezzo Ambiguous / Mixed Race, age flexible; nite complexity; if you’re capable of 18+, all ethnicities. soprano, G3-C5; Dorothy’s aunt; life range: tenor, C3-A4; all-powerful seeing beyond the woman in the red ••Seeking submissions from CA. has not been easy for her and promises leader over the land of Oz; his true dress, you might be Sadie. Abby: ••Register online by Apr. 1 via www.hol- little else; harsh towards Dorothy at identity is an enigma. Evillene: males female, 21-25, all ethnicities, Abby and lywoodfringe.org/learn/index/127. times, but acts out of love. Uncle & females, 30-45, African American, John have dated casually for a great Company states: “If you are planning Henry: male, 40-50, African American, Ethnically Ambiguous / Mixed Race, length of time, but after she finally on participating in the festival this year Ethnically Ambiguous / Mixed Race, age flexible; alto, Bb3-Db5; Wicked decides she cares where “they’re” and want your production to be non-singing; Dorothy’s uncle; physi- Witch of the West; low-down evil; not going, she comes to learn more about included in the printed Festival Guide, cally run-down from years of hard a kind bone in her body or kind what has kept John from taking their then you need to register your project work on the farm; often acts as the thought in her rotten mind; can be relationship forward; we meet her in by Apr. 1; you can still register after that voice of reason towards Aunt Em. played in drag. Lord High Underling: their “break-up, having never gotten date but you won’t be a part of the Addaperle: female, 21-40, all ethnici- male, 28-40, all ethnicities, non-sing- together” conversation; she is femi- guide.” For more info, visit www.holly- EVENTS ties, age flexible; mezzo-soprano, ing; weak coward; Evillene’s number nine but casually invokes more mascu- woodfringe.org. F3-C5; good Witch of the North; has one. Winged Monkey: males & line conversational traits; somewhat ••$150-$300 registration and venue fees magic powers that don’t always pan females, 25-35, all ethnicities, non- awkward but deeply felt; reserved but required. Company states: “100% of out as well as she would like them to. singing; servant of the Wicked Witch determined. Elizabeth: female, 18-30, box office revenue given back to per- Scarecrow: male, 25-40, all ethnicities, of the West, summoned to do her bid- all ethnicities, after a recent break-up, forming companies.”

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church, gives a young girl insightful Franklin/Leather Apron: 55-65, all eth- Artists Repertory Theatre advice on how to listen inside yourself nicities. Thomas Jefferson/Lyman ••Casting the Artists Repertory Theatre in order to hear the answer to prayers. Hall: 25-35, all ethnicities. Martha 2016-2017 Season. Season includes Woman: female, 25+, all ethnicities, Jefferson/A Courier: male, 20-29, all “Trevor” (Nick Jones, writer; Dámaso

NORTHERN PLAYS member of the Mormon LDS church, ethnicities. Edward Rutledge/Josiah Rodriguez, dir. Rehearses Aug. 9-Sept. who gives sympathetic but slightly Bartlett: 40-49, all ethnicities. John 4; runs Sept. 6-Oct. 9), “American judgmental advice to a young girl. Dickenson/Samuel Chase: 50-59, all Hero” (Bess Wohl, writer; Shawn Lee, CALIFORNIA Casting personnel state: “This woman ethnicities. John Hancock/Robert dir. Rehearses Sept. 6 -Oct 2; runs Oct. can be of any race; she just can’t be a Livingston/Stephen Hopkins: 45-55, all 4-30), “A Civil War Christmas” (Paula Caucasian woman with brown hair, so ethnicities. Caesar Rodney/ Lewis Vogel. Writer; Paul Angelo, dir. she does not resemble the young girl’s Morris: 50-59, all ethnicities. Thomas Rehearses through Nov. 20; runs Nov. mother.” McKean/Joseph Hewes: 45-55, all eth- 22-Dec 31), “Marjorie Prime” (Jordan ••Seeking submissions from CA. nicities. George Read/James Wilson: Harrison, writer; Adriana Baer, dir. PLAYS ••For consideration, email laur. 40-49, all ethnicities. Andrew McNair/ Rehearses Jan. 10-Feb. 5, 2017; runs [email protected]. If chosen, pro- Roger Sherman: 35-55, all ethnicities. Feb. 7-Mar. 12, 2017), “Feathers And ‘All Aunt Hagar’s Children’ duction personnel will email you the ••Auditions will be held by appt. March Teeth” (Charise Castro Smith, writer; ••Casting Equity actors for “All Aunt script. 31 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Palm Beach Dámaso Rodriguez, dir. Rehearses Feb. Hagar’s Children,” which takes place in ••No pay. Dramaworks, 201 Clematis Str., West 7-Mar. 5, 2017; runs Mar. 7-Apr. 9, 2017), 1950’s Washington, D.C. and through Palm Beach, FL. Parking behind the “The Talented Ones” (Yussef El Guindi, flashbacks to early 1900’s Alabama. theatre in City Garage or off-street writer. Rehearses Mar. 27-Apr. 23, 2017;

••Company: Z Space Studio/ Word for meters available. A monitor will not be runs Apr. 25-May 21, 2017), and “The FILM Word Performing Arts Company. Staff: provided. The producer will run all Importance Of Being Earnest” (Oscar Stephanie Hunt, dir.; Margo Hall, asst. FILM & TV CREW aspects of this audition. Wilde, writer. Rehearses Apr. 17-May dir.; Susan Harloe and JoAnne Winter, ••For an audition appointment, Equity 14, 2017; runs May 16-June 18, 2017). artistic dirs. ‘Shadows On The Wind’ members email NGheridian@palm- ••Company: Artists Repertory Theatre. ••Rehearsals begin Oct. 17; runs Nov. ••Seeking crew for “Shadows on the beachdramaworks.org. No phone calls. Staff: Dámaso Rodriguez, artistic dir. 16-Dec. 11 in San Francisco, CA. Wind,” a science fiction short film AEA members without appointments ••Season runs in Portland, OR. ••Seeking—Actor: male, 20-49, African based in the world created by Joss seen as time permits. ••Seeking—Equity Actors: 18+, all American. Actress: female, 20-39, Whedon on the show “Firefly” that ••Prepare two brief, contrasting contem- ethnicities. African American. Actress: female, focuses on a young government pilot porary musical theatre selections, in ••Equity Principal Auditions will be held 20-39, African American. Actress: who has her loyalties questioned when similar style to the show. Bring three April 4 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (by appoint- female, 30-59, African American. she unknowingly picks up a rebel in her headshots and resumes. Casting non- ment) and April 6 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Actresses: female, 40-59, African ship. traditionally and seeking eleven men, (by appointment) at Artists Repertory American. ••Staff: Samantha Laurenti, coord. two+ women, of all ethnicities to play Theatre, 1515 S.W. Morrison, Portland, ••Equity Principal Auditions will be held ••Shoots Apr. 29-May 4, and May 4-12 in various roles. Some additional roles OR, 97205. A monitor will not be pro- April 4 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and April 6 Folsom, CA. may be cast as females. For more info, vided. The producer will run all aspects from 4-7 p.m. at Joe Goode Annex, 499 ••Seeking—Production Sound Mixer: visit www.PalmBeachDramaworks.org. of this audition. Alabama St., San Francisco, CA, 94110. males & females, 15+, all ethnicities. ••Pays $684/wk. Equity SPT Cat. 10 ••For an audition appointment, Equity A monitor will not be provided. The Sound Editor: males & females, 15+, all Agreement. members email [email protected] producer will run all aspects of this ethnicities. audition. Parking is very difficult. Take ••Seeking submissions from CA. public transit or allow ample time. ••Submit resume, headshot, reels, and ••For an audition appointment, email links to shadowsonthewind.director@ headshot and resume to abryant@ gmail.com. We will be premiering the zspace.org. Sides will be provided upon film near Comic Con in San Diego this appointment request. Bring a hard copy July. The film is a long form short film, of a headshot and resume to the audi- it should run about 45 minutes. tion. Callbacks will be held Apr. 7-8. ••Experience, meals, lodging, some gas ••Equity Bay Area Theatre Agreement. reimbursement, and IMDb credit provided. ‘Noises Off’ ••Casting “Noises Off,” a comedy. ••Company: Broadway West. Staff: Mark Drumm, dir. ••Rehearses late May in Fremont, CA. NATIONAL/ ••Seeking—All Roles: males & females, 20-65, all ethnicities, British accent desired but not necessary. ••Auditions will be held by appt. April 10 REGIONAL and April 11 at Broadway West Theatre, 4000 Bay St., Fremont, CA. ••Send submissions to mdrumm@new- arkunified.org. ••For an audition appointment, visit www.tinyurl.com/zgsnl6t. PLAYS ••No pay. ‘1776’ ••Casting Equity actors for “1776.” Picture yourself doing ••Company: Palm Beach Dramaworks. Staff: Willliam Hayes, prod. artistic dir.; something rewarding STUDENT FILMS Clive Cholerton, dir.; Craig Ames, musi- cal dir.; Nanique Gheridian, company Become an egg donor at NYU Fertility Center ‘Sunday’ mngr.; Sherman Edwards and Peter ••Casting “Sunday,” a student film for Stone, writers. San Francisco State University. ••Rehearses June 7-30; runs July 1-24 in If you are 21 to 32 years old, you can help make a dream come • •Company: San Francisco State West Palm Beach, FL. true, be compensated $8,000 and receive exceptional care from University. Staff: Lauriann LaMoreaux, ••Seeking—John Adams: 40-49, all eth- dir. nicities. Abigail Adams/ the world-famous NYU Fertility Center. ••Shoots Apr. 3 in San Francisco, CA. CharlesThomson: 30-39, all ethnicities. ••Seeking—Man 3: male, 25+, all ethnici- Richard Henry Lee/John Witherspoon: ties, member of the Mormon LDS 25-35, all ethnicities. Benjamin (212) 263-0011 or www.NYUFertilityCenter.org All calls are strictly confidential BACKSTAGE.COM 03.24.16 backstage 27 casting NATIONAL/REGIONAL

with your preferred audition day/time. tellers; must thrive in a constantly (lunch, 12:30-1:30 p.m.) at Center for (Co-pro with Cincinnati Playhouse in ••Prepare two contrasting monologues evolving team environment on and off Contemporary Arts, 92 West Campus the Park. Alan Menken and Howard or one monologue and 32 bars of a stage; drumming skills/musicianship Drive, Building One, 2nd fl., Rm. 202, Ashman, writers; Bill Fennelly, dir. capella music, not to exceed three min- are an advantage but a good sense of Shepherdstown, WV, 25443. A monitor Runs Aug 16-Oct. 16.), “Hold These

PLAYS utes total. For mor info, visit www.art- rhythm is necessary. will not be provided. The producer will Truths” (Jeanne Sakata, writer; Jessica istsrep.org/learn-about-us/ ••Auditions will be held April 26 at 10 run all aspects of this audition. Kubzansky, dir. Runs Sept. 17-Nov.13), work-with-us.aspx. Note: We value a.m. at Alliance Theatre, 1280 ••For an audition appointment, Equity “The Oregon Trail” (Bekah Brunstetter, diversity on our stages and in our the- Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta, GA. members call Joshua Midgett at (304) writer; Rose Riordan, dir. Runs Oct. atre, and encourage actors of all types, ••Send submissions to casting@blue- 876-3304, (weekdays 8 a.m-6 p.m.) or 4-Nov. 20), “Hershey Felder as Irving ages, ethnicities, genders and actors man.com. emial [email protected]. AEA members Berlin” (Hershey Felder, writer. Runs with disabilities to audition. ••Include your height, weight, and any without appointments will be seen as Nov. 29-Dec. 30), “Santaland Diaries” ••Pays $534/wk. Equity SPT Agreement. instrumental experience on your time permits. ((David Sedaris, writer; Wendy Knox, resume. Submissions deadline is Apr. ••Prepare a one minute contemporary dir. Runs Nov. 22-Dec. 24), “Astoria” ‘Bedroom Farce’ 22. Bring a recent and clear photo or monologue. Be prepared to cold read. (Chris Coleman, writer/dir. Runs Dec ••Seeking Equity actors for various roles headshot and a performance résumé. Bring picture and resume. For more 13-Feb. 12), “His Eye is on the Sparrow” in “Bedroom Farce.” Wear whatever you are comfortable in. info, visit www.catf.org. (Larry Parr, writer; Timothy Douglas, ••Company: Huntington Theatre Jeans and a T-shirt are fine. Casting ••Pays $700/one show; $825/two shows. dir. Runs Jan. 10–Mar. 19), “Lauren Company. Staff: Alan Ayckbourn, personnel will conduct a brief acting Equity LORT Rep Agreement. Weedman Doesn’t Live Here Anymore” writer; Maria Atikin, dir.; M. Bevin audition with you. There is nothing you (Lauren Weedman, writer; Rose O’’Gara, assoc. prod.; Tonasia Jones, need to prepare for the audition. Media Theater Season, GPAA Riordan, dir. Runs Feb. 21–Apr. 30), producing/casting apprentice. Callbacks for these auditions will be ••Casting Equity performers for various “Wild and Reckless” (Blitzen Trapper, ••Rehearsals begin Oct. 18, 2016; runs held on Apr. 27 & 28. Casting personnel roles in the Media Theater and various creator; Rose Riordan and Liam Kaas- Nov. 11-Dec. 11 (with possible extension will let you know by 7 p.m. on Apr. 26 if Philadelphia Theatres’ upcoming 2016- Lentz, dirs. Runs Feb. 21-Apr. 30), to Dec. 18) in Boston, MA. we are interested in bringing you to 2017 Seasons as part of the Greater “Mary’s Wedding” (Stephen Massicotte, ••Seeking—Ernest: male, 64-70, all eth- callbacks. Philadelphia Annual Auditions writer; John Langs, dir. Runs Mar. 21– nicities. Delia: female, 60-70, all ethnic- ••Pay provided. (GPAAs). Media Theater 2016-1017 May 28), and “Constellations” (Nick ities. Nick: male, 35-40, all ethnicities. Season includes “The Bridges Of Payne, writer; Chris Coleman, dir. Runs Jan: female, 30-39, all ethnicities. Bluff City Theater Season Madison County” (Jason Robert Brown, Apr. 18-June 18). Malcolm: male, 35-40, all ethnicities. ••Casting Equity actors for the Bluff City music and lyrics; Marsha Norman, ••Company: Portland Center Stage. Kate: female, 20-39, all ethnicities. Theater 2016 Summer Season. Season book. Rehearsals begin Aug. 22; runs Staff: Rose Riordan: assoc. artistic dir.; Trevor: male, 35, all ethnicities. includes “Alice In Wonderland, The Sept. 14-Oct. 23), “A Christmas Story” Brandon Woolley: prod. assoc. Susannah: female, 25-49, all ethnicities. Musical” and “Best Of Enemies.” (Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, music and ••Season runs in Portland, OR. ••Equity Principal Auditions will be held ••Company: Bluff City Theater. Staff: Joe lyrics; Joseph Robinette, book and lyr- ••Seeking—Equity Actors/Singers/ March 31 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (by Anderson, exec. dir.; Clark A. ics. Rehearsals begin Oct. 24; runs Nov. Dancers: 18+, all ethnicities. appointment; lunch 1-2 p.m.) at Cruikshank, assoc. prod. 9, 2016-Jan. 8, 2017), “Romeo And ••Equity Principal Auditions will be held Calderwood Theatre Pavilion, 527 ••Contract runs June 6-July 30 in Juliet” (William Shakespeare, writer. March 29 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Tremont St., Dean Rehearsal Hall, Hannibal, MO. Rehearsals begin Jan. 9, 2017; runs Jan. March 30 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Boston, MA. A monitor will not be pro- ••Seeking—Equity Actors/Singers: males 25-Feb. 19, 2017), “Sideshow” (Henry Portland Center Stage, 128 NW vided. The producer will run all aspects & females, 18+, Caucasian, African Krieger, music; Bill Russell, book and Eleventh Ave., Ellyn Bye Studio, of this audition. American. lyrics. Rehearsals begin Feb. 13, 2017; Portland, OR, 97209. A monitor will not ••For an audition appointment, Equity ••Equity Principal Auditions will be held runs Mar. 8-Apr. 2, 2017), and “West be provided. The producer will run all performers call Tonasia Jones at (617) March 27 from 12-4 p.m. at Utopia Side Story” (Leonard Bernstein, music; aspects of this audition. 273-1543 or email casting@huntington- Studio, 3957 Park Ave., Studio 5, St. Stephen Sondheim, lyrics; Arthur ••For an audition appointment, mail theatre.bu.edu. Leave a message with Louis, IL, 63110. EPA Rules are in effect. Laurents, book. Rehearsals begin Mar. headshots and resumes to Brandon your name, primary contact number, A monitor will not be provided. The 27, 3017; runs Apr. 19-June 18, 2017). Woolley, 28 NW 11th Ave., Portland, OR and your preferred audition hour. producer will run all aspects of this ••Company: Media Theatre. Staff: Jesse 97209 or email [email protected]. Equity walk-ins are welcome and will audition. Cline, artistic dir.-dir.; Dann Dunn, Prepare two contrasting monologues be seen from 10 a.m.-noon. Prepare two ••For an audition appointment, email dir.-choreo. and for singers an optional 16 bars of a contrasting monologues or a side from headshot and resume to auditions@ ••Season runs in Media, PA. song, (accompanist will be provided on the play. If using sides, request them at bluffcitytheater.com. Prepare one dra- ••Seeking—Equity Performers: males & both days). Total audition should not the time you request your appointment matic monologue, one comedic mono- females, 18+, all ethnicities. exceed four minutes. Bring two head- and indicate the character for which logue, and one up-tempo song. Bring ••Equity Principal Auditions will be held shots w/resumes. Actors of all ethnici- you would like to read. A reader will be headshot and resume. April 4 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (lunch, 1-2 ties encouraged to attend. No calls or provided for your audition. Bring pix & ••Pays $443/wk. Equity SPT 2 p.m.) at Walnut Street Theatre, 825 visits. For more info, visit www.pcs. resumes, stapled together. Agreement. Eight week contract. Walnut St., Philadelphia, PA. A monitor org/1617season. ••Pays: $936/wk. Equity LORT B+ Non- will not be provided. The producer will ••Pays $861/wk. or $637/wk. Equity Rep Contract. Contemporary American run all aspects of this audition. LORT Non-Rep LORT B, D Agreements. Theatre Festival 2016 Season ••All actors will be given three minutes Blue Man Group, Atlanta ••Casting the Contemporary American to perform any kind of combination of Steppenwolf Theatre Season Auditions Theatre Festival 2016 Season. Season songs and monologues. You will be con- ••Casting Steppenwolf Theatre’s 2016-17 ••Casting Blue Man Group. Description: includes “pen/man/ship” (Christina tacted by a staff member to confirm an Season. Season includes: “Visiting Best known for multimedia perfor- Anderson , writer; Lucie Tiberghien, appointment and will be required to Edna” (David Rabe, writer; Anna D. mances that feature three bald and blue dir.), “Not Medea” (Allison Gregory , send 30 photocopies of headshots for Shapiro, dir.-artistic dir, Runs Sept. characters, “Blue Man Group is theater, writer; Courtney Sale , dir. Rolling the attending organizations. These 15-Nov. 6); “The Fundamentals” (Erika ritual, comedy, rock music, and dance World Premiere), “The Wedding Gift”, auditions are instrumental in helping Sheffer, writer; Yasen Peyankov, dir. party all rolled into one. The character (Chisa Hutchinson , writer; May Adrales the region’s theatres discover local Runs Nov. 10-Dec. 23); “The Christians” has strong roots of the downtown New , dir. World Premiere), “20th Century actors and cast their shows for the (Lucas Hnath, writer; K. Todd Freeman, York performance art scene as well as Blues” (Susan Miller, writer; Ed upcoming season. Participating Equity dir. Runs Dec. 1, 2016-Feb. 5, 2017); significant nods to vaudeville and Le Herendeen, dir. World Premiere), and theatres are listed below and last year’s “Straight White Men” (Young Jean Lee, Coq’s principals of playfulness, togeth- “The Second Girl “ (Ronan Noone , participants are available on the web- writer-dir. Runs Feb. 2-March 19, 2017); erness, and openness. writer; Ed Herendeen, dir.). site. For more info, visit www.phillyan- “Linda Vista” (Tracy Letts, writer. Runs ••Company: Blue Man Productions. ••Company: Contemporary American nualauditions.org and www. March 30-May 21, 2017); “Hir” (Taylor Staff: Tascha Van Auken, mgr., casting Theatre Festival. Staff: Joshua Midgett, mediatheatre.org. Mac, writer. Runs June 29-Aug. 20, and training. general mgr. ••Pays $593/wk. Equity LOA Ref. to LORT 2017); and “Pass Over.” ••Ongoing performances. ••Season rehearsal begins June 2; runs Agreement. ••Company: Steppenwolf Theatre. Staff: ••Seeking—Blue Man: 18+, all ethnicities, July 8-31 in Shepherdstown, WV. Jonathan Berry, Aaron Carter, & Hallie must be between 5’10”-6’2” with an ••Seeking—Ewuity Actors: males & Portland Center Stage Season Gordon, artistic prods.; Tam Dickson, athletic build; strong candidates fre- females, 18+, all ethnicities. ••Casting Equity actors, singers, and casting apprentice. quently have backgrounds in physical ••Equity Principal Auditions will be held dancers for the Portland Center Stage ••Season runs in Chicago, IL. theater and improvisation and are com- April 4 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (lunch, 12:30- 2016-2017 Season General Auditions. ••Seeking—Actors: males & females, 18+, pelling and genuine nonverbal story- 1:30 p.m.) and April 5 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Season includes “Little Shop of Horrors” all ethnicities.

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••Equity Principal Auditions will be held ••Company: Theatre Horizon. Staff: Erin email [email protected]. April 1 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (by appoint- Reilly, artistic dir.; Rebecca May Submissions deadline is Apr. 12. ment; lunch, 12:30-1:30 p.m.), April 4 Flowers, casting dir.; Christina Higgins ••Pays $678/wk. Equity LOA to COST from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (by appointment; and Josh Millhouse, audition monitors. AUDITION Contract. lunch, 12:30-1:30 p.m.) and April 5 from ••Season rehearses and runs in PLAYS 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (by appointment; lunch, Norristown, PA. ‘Sweeney Todd The Demon 12:30-1:30 p.m.) at Steppenwolf ••Seeking—Equity Actors: 18+, all ethnici- HIGHLIGHTS Barber Of Fleet Street’ Administrative Office Bldg, 758 W. ties. Equity Actor/Singers: 18+, all MIDWEST ••Casting Equity actors and singers for North Ave., 3rd fl. Conference Room, ethnicities. Fri. Mar. 25 “Sweeney Todd The Demon Barber Of Chicago, IL, 60614.EPA Rules are in ••Equity Principal Auditions will be held ‘Literal’ (also 3/26) Fleet Street.” effect. A monitor will be provided. March 30 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (by ••Company: Paramount Theatre. Staff: ‘Murder on the Nile’ (also 3/28) ••For an audition appointment, call (312) appointment; lunch 12-1 p.m.) at Trent Stork, casting dir.; Amber Mak, MUSICALS 641-0406, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. or 3-4:30 Theatre Horizon, 401 DeKalb St., dir./choreo.; Tom Vendafreddo, music p.m. beginning Mar. 28. Norristown, PA, 19401. A monitor will Sat. Mar. 26 dir.; Kory Danielson, asst. music dir.; • •Prepare one 60- to 90-second mono- not be provided. The producer will run ‘Ghost Hackers’ Jim Corti, artistic dir.; Kaylee Oost, logue as well as a second piece that tells all aspects of this audition. company mngr. something about who you are. Second ••For an audition appointment, email ••Rehearsals begin Jan.9, 2017; runs Feb. piece can be a personal story, perfor- Rebecca May Flowers at casting@the- Sun. Mar. 27 8-Mar. 19, 2017 in Aurora, IL. mance art, song, etc. No second mono- atrehorizon.org or Christina Higgins at Rep. Theatre of St. Louis (also 3/28) ••Seeking—Sweeney Todd: male, 30-49, logue. Entire audition should not (610) 283-2230 (Mon. & Wed., 10 a.m.-4 all ethnicities. Mrs. Lovett: female, exceed four minutes. Bring pix & p.m.) with your email, phone, and pre- Bluff City Theater Summer Season 30-49, all ethnicities. Johanna: female, resumes, stapled together. ferred timeframe. Prepare twp con- 20-29, all ethnicities. Beggar Woman: ••Pays: $835.75/wk. Equity CAT Tier 6 trasting monologues, two song Mon. Mar. 28 female, 30-49, all ethnicities. Anthony Contract. selections (accompanist provided) or Hope: male, 20-29, all ethnicities. ‘Mamma Mia!’ (also 3/29) one of each. Total audition should not Judge Turpin: male, 40-49, all ethnici- Theatre Horizon Season exceed three minutes. Bring pix & Writers Theatre (also 3/29-3/30) ties. Pirelli: male, 20-49, all ethnicities. ••Seeking Equity actors and actor/sing- resumes, stapled together. For more Canterbury Summer Theatre Season Beadle: male, 30-49, all ethnicities. ers for various roles in Theatre info, visit www.TheatreHorizon.org. Tobias Ragg: male, 10-12, all ethnici- Horizon’s 2016-17 season. Season ••Pays $393/wk. (pending approval). ties. Ensemble: males & females, 18+, includes: “A New Brain” (William Equity SPT Cat. 5 Contract. Weds. Mar. 30 all ethnicities. Flynn, music-lyrics; William Flynn and Rep. Theatre of St. Louis, Chicago ••Equity Principal Auditions will be held James Lapine, book; Matthew Decker, ‘The Dark Ages: Otho the Great’ April 11 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (lunch, dir.; Amanda Morton, music dir.; Jenn 1:30-2:30 p.m.) at Actors’ Equity Rose, choreo. Runs Oct.-Nov. 2016); Building, 557 W. Randolph St., First Fl. “Grand Concourse” (Heidi Schreck, MUSICALS For the full auditions calendar, Member Center, Chicago, IL, 60661. writer. Runs Feb.-Mar. 2017); and visit backstage.com/auditions EPA Rules are in effect. A monitor will “White” (James Ijames, writer; Malika Disney’s ‘The Little Mermaid’ be provided. Oyetimein, dir. Runs Apr.-May 2017). ••Seeking strong actors and singers for ••For an audition appointment, Equity ••Company: Theatre Horizon. Staff: Erin Disney’s “The Little Mermaid.” members call (312) 641-0406, 9 a.m.- Reilly, artistic dir.; Rebecca May ••Company: Paramount Theatre. Staff: ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ 12:30 p.m. or 3-4:30 p.m. beginning Apr. Flowers, casting dir.; Christina Higgins Trent Stork, casting dir.; Amber Mak, ••Casting strong actors and singers of all 5. and Josh Millhouse, audition monitors. dir./choreo.; Tom Vendafreddo, music genders, ages, and types for “Jesus ••Prepare 16-32 bars of a legit musical ••Season rehearses and runs in dir.; Kory Danielson, asst. music dir.; Christ Superstar.” theatre song. The song does not have to Norristown, PA. Jim Corti, artistic dir.; Kaylee Oost, ••Company: Paramount Theatre. Staff: be from the Sondheim canon; rather, it ••Seeking—Equity Actors: 18+, all ethnic- company mgr. Trent Stork, casting dir.; Tom should be something that has a legit/ ities. Equity Actor/Singers: 18+, all ••Rehearsals begin Oct. 24; runs Nov. 23, Vendafreddo, music dir.; Jim Corti, operatic sensibility. Bring one copy of ethnicities. 2016-Jan. 8, 2017 in Aurora, IL. artistic dir.; Kory Danielson, assist. headshot and resume. Note: We will not ••Equity Principal Auditions will be held ••Seeking—Ariel: 20-29, all ethnicities. music dir.; Kaylee Oost, company mgr. be seeing child actors at this time. April 4 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (by appoint- Eric: 20-29, all ethnicities. Triton: ••Rehearsals begin Mar. 20, 2017; runs ••For a Chicago appointment, submit to ment; lunch 1-2 p.m.) at Walnut Street 30-49, all ethnicities. Ursula: 30-49, all Apr. 19-May 28 in Aurora, IL. Trent Stork, 8 E. Galenda Blvd., Ste. Theatre, 825 Walnut St., Philadelphia, PA. ethnicities. Grimsby: 40-49, all ethnici- ••Seeking—Jesus Christ: 33+, African 230, Aurora, IL, 60506 or email cast- A monitor will not be provided. The pro- ties. Sebastian: 20-49, all ethnicities. American. Judas Iscariot: 30-39, [email protected]. ducer will run all aspects of this audition. Scuttle: 20-49, all ethnicities. African American. Mary Magdalene: ••Pays $678/wk. Equity LOA to COST ••For an audition appointment, email Flounder: 10-16, all ethnicities. 20-39, African American. Pontius Agreement. [email protected] Flotsam and Jetsam: 20-29, all ethnici- Pilate: 30-59, African American. with your name, phone number, first ties. Louis: 30-49, all ethnicities. Caiaphas: 30-59, African American. and second choice of appointment Ensemble: 20-39, all ethnicities. Annas: 20-39, African American. Peter: times, as well as any times you aren’t ••Equity Principal Auditions will be held 20-39, African American. Simon available. All actors will be given three April 4 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (lunch, 1:30- Zealotes: 20-39, African American. CHORUS CALLS minutes to perform: two contrasting 2:30 p.m.) at Actors’ Equity Building, King Herod: 30-59, African American. monologues; two song selections with 557 W. Randolph St., 1st fl., Member Ensemble: 20-39, African American. Disney on Broadway: ‘The Lion an accompanist the theater provides; or Center, Chicago, IL, 60661. EPA Rules ••Equity Principal Auditions will be held King’ & ‘Aladdin,’ Singers one of each. Bring pix & resumes, sta- are in effect. A monitor will be April 18 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (lunch, ••Seeking singers for “Aladdin” and pled together. For more info, visit www. provided. 1:30-2:30 p.m.) at Actors’ Equity “The Lion King.” Disney Theatrical TheatreHorizon.org. ••For an audition appointment, call (312) Building, 557 W. Randolph St., 1st Floor Productions announces a multi-city ••Pays: $393 minimum (pending 641-0406, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.and Member Center, Chicago, IL, 60661. open casting call across North America approval). Equity SPT Cat. 5 Contract. 3-4:30 p.m. beginning Mar. 28. Prepare EPA Rules are in effect. A monitor will for its current and future productions of 16-32 bars of a song in the style of the be provided. the award-winning musicals “Aladdin” Theatre Horizon Season, Local show. The song doesn’t necessarily ••For an audition appointment, call (312) and “The Lion King.” Casting represen- ••Seeking Equity actors and actor/sing- have to be from a musical, but should 641-0406, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. or 3-4:30 tatives from both productions will hold ers for various roles in Theatre be representative of Alan Menken’s p.m. beginning Apr. 11. open auditions for local singers in Horizon’s 2016-17 season. Season songbook. Bring one copy of headshot/ ••Prepare 16-32 bars of a song that shows Chicago, Los Angeles, Atlanta, Toronto, includes: “A New Brain” (William resume. Note: We will not be seeing off a rock, gospel, or pop sensibility. Washington, D.C., Orlando, Miami, Flynn, music-lyrics; William Flynn and child actors at this time. The song doesn’t have to be from a Dallas, and New Orleans. Both produc- James Lapine, book; Matthew Decker, ••For a Chicago appointment, email sub- musical; it should simply be a song you tions are seeking singers who move well dir.; Amanda Morton, music dir.; Jenn missions to casting@paramountarts. love to sing that shows us power, range, to be in the ensemble and to cover or Rose, choreo. Runs Oct.-Nov. 2016); com or mail to Trent Stork, 8 E. Galenda and emotion. Bring one copy of head- replace lead roles. Casting states: “We “Grand Concourse” (Heidi Schreck, Blvd., Ste. 230, Aurora, IL 60506. shot/resume. are not seeing performers for ‘Frozen’ writer. Runs Feb.-Mar. 2017); and Submission deadline is Apr. 5 ••For a Chicago appointment, mail sub- or ‘Freaky Friday’ at this time.” “White” (James Ijames, writer; Malika ••Pays $678/wk. Equity LOA to COST missions to Trent Stork, 8 E. Galenda ••Company: Disney Theatrical Group. Oyetimein, dir. Runs Apr.-May 2017). Contract. 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choreo.; Alan Menken, music; Howard ballet shoes. Prepare 16-32 bars of a ••Seeking submissions nationwide. ferred, but not required. Frank: male, Ashman & Tim Rice, lyrics; Alan song in the style of the show. Your ••Send submissions to extrascas- 20-35, all ethnicities. Arthur: male, Menken & Chad Beguelin, add. lyrics; selection should be representative of [email protected]. 18-28, all ethnicities. Police Officer: Chad Beguelin, book; Michael Kosarin, Alan Menken’s songbook. Bring one ••Include your name, age, contact info, male, 25-45, all ethnicities. music dir.; Tara Rubin Casting & Eric copy of headshot and resume. height, weight, all clothing sizes, loca- ••Seeking submissions nationwide. Woodall, casting. “The Lion King”: ••Pays $678/wk. Equity LOA to COST tion and three recent pics (head, ••Apply on Backstage.com. Julie Taymor, dir.; Elton John & Tim Contract. medium, full length). Please note if you ••In your submission, include headshots Rice, songs; Hans Zimmer, Lebo M, US citizen or have US work permit. and at least one audition tape. Mark Mancina, & Jay Rifkin, add. ‘Jesus Christ Superstar,’ ••Some pay. Travel & accommodation ••No pay. music; Irene Mecchi & Roger Allers, Dancers will be provided. book; Garth Fagan, choreo.; Mark ••Casting strong actors and singers of all

MUSICALS Brandon & Binder Casting, casting. genders, ages, and types for “Jesus ‘Hidden Figures’ ••Casting current and future produc- Christ Superstar.” ••Casting background for the feature tions of “Aladdin” and “The Lion King.” ••Company: Paramount Theatre. Staff: film “Hidden Figures,” starring Taraji SCRIPTED TV & VIDEO ••Seeking—Singers: males & females, Trent Stork, casting dir.; Tom P. Henson. 17+, all ethnicities, strong singers who Vendafreddo, music dir.; Jim Corti, ••Company: Fox 2000, Marinella Hume ‘Dirty Dancing’ move very well to be in the ensemble artistic dir.; Kory Danielson, assist. Casting. Staff: Ted Melfi, dir. ••Casting the ABC TV movie “Dirty and to cover or replace lead roles. For a music dir.; Kaylee Oost, company mgr. ••Shooting March 30, in Atlanta, GA. Dancing,” starring Abigail Breslin, full character breakdown, visit www. ••Rehearsals begin Mar. 20, 2017; runs ••Seeking—Caucasian Mother & Father: Debra Messing & Colt Prattes. disneyonbroadwaycasting.com. Apr. 19-May 28 in Aurora, IL. males & females, 25-45, Caucasian, ••Company: ABC. Staff: Jessica Sharzer

FILM ••Auditions will be held April 9 from 9-11 ••Seeking—Jesus Christ: 33+, African between 5’5 and 6’1 tall, who are or & Wayne Blair, writers; Wayne Blair, a.m. (singers only; park admission not American. Judas Iscariot: 30-39, appear as if they are an actual family. dir.; Andy Blankenbuehler, choreo.; required) at Disney’s Animal Kingdom African American. Mary Magdalene: Caucasian Children: males & females, Tona B. Dahlqust, casting dir. Rehearsal Facility, 3271 Sherberth Rd., 20-39, African American. Pontius 5-11, Caucasian, 5’5”-6’1”, who are or ••Shoots April-May, in Asheville, NC and Kissimmee, FL, 34747. And April 12 Pilate: 30-59, African American. appear as if they are an actual family. surrounding area. from 9-11 a.m. (singers only) at In Caiaphas: 30-59, African American. ••Seeking submissions from GA. ••Seeking—Resort Band: male, 30-59, all Motion Dance, 4700 Biscayne Blvd., Annas: 20-39, African American. Peter: ••Send submissions to ethnicities, must “finger sync” songs TV & VIDEOTV 2nd Fl., Miami, FL, 33137. Sign-in starts 20-39, African American. Simon [email protected]. with the instruments, need players of at 9 a.m. and ends promptly at 11 a.m Zealotes: 20-39, African American. ••To apply, submit photos of yourself, drums, percussion, piano, bass, trom- ••For “Aladdin”: Prepare 16 bars of an King Herod: 30-59, African American. along with your name, cell number, and bone, sax and trumpets. uptempo musical theater song and Ensemble: 20-39, African American. measurements. ••Seeking submissions from NC. bring a picture and resume, stapled ••Equity Chorus Calls will be held April ••Pays $72/8 hrs. ••Send submissions to ddmoviedanc- together. Bring your own sheet music. 19 from 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. (male identi- [email protected]. An accompanist will be provided. fied dancers; signup, 9:30 a.m.) and ‘Wetlands’ ••Include your name, age, race, phone ••For “The Lion King”: Prepare your best from 2:30-6 p.m. (female identified ••Casting the feature film “Wetlands,” (prefer cell), height, weight, all clothing 16 bars (approximately 30 seconds, with dancers; signup, 2 p.m.) at Actors’ starring Anthony Mackie. Project sizes, location (city & state where you sheet music) of a R&B, pop, or rock ‘n’ Equity Building, 557 W. Randolph St., description: “A man attempts to make a reside), music playing experience, and roll song that best showcases your voice 1st Floor Member Center, Chicago, IL, new start in Atlantic City with the help recent photos. Mention any tattoos or and range. Do not sing material from 60661. Chorus rules are in effect. A of his daughter and a new business piercings which are visible in summer the show or standard Broadway theater monitor will be provided. AEA partner.” attire & list dance training/experience music. An accompanist will be Members will be given priority. Arrive ••Company: Heery-Loftus Casting. Staff: and style/type of dance you are experi- provided. prior to the call start time in order to Emanuele Della Valle, writer/dir. enced in. ••Pays: $1861/wk. Equity Production sign-up. ••Shoots Apr. 11, in the South Jersey ••Some pay. (Disney) Contract. ••Be warmed up and prepared to dance Shore area. in appropriate attire and bring jazz or ••Seeking—Jersey Shore Residents: ‘Longmire’ ‘Disney’s the Little Mermaid,’ ballet shoes. Prepare 16-32 bars of a males & females, 25-65, all ethnicities, ••Casting season five of the Netflix Dancers song in the style of the show. Your must be local hire for the Wildwood, NJ series, “Longmire.” ••Seeking strong dancers, actors, and selection should be representative of & Cape May, NJ areas. ••Company: Netflix. Staff: Jim singers of all genders, ethnicities, ages Alan Menken’s songbook. Bring one ••Seeking submissions from PA. Wisniewski, casting dir. and types for “Disney’s the Little copy of headshot/resume. ••Send submissions to wetlandscast- ••Currently shooting in the Santa Fe, NM Mermaid.” Note: We will not be seeing ••Pays $678/wk. Equity LOA to COST [email protected]. & Espanola, NM areas. child actors at this time. Contract. ••Include name, phone number, and ••Seeking—Policemen & Firemen ••Company: Paramount Theatre. Staff: SAG-AFTRA union number, if applica- Baseball Teams: male, 25-45, all ethnic- Trent Stork, casting dir.; Amber Mak, ble. Also, note where in the South ities, clean-cut young men, to make up dir./choreo.; Tom Vendafreddo, music Jersey Shore Area you are located. One two baseball teams (policemen vs. fire- dir.; Kory Danielson, asst. music dir.; of the roles requires proficiency at surf- men), those with some baseball experi- Jim Corti, artistic dir.; Kaylee Oost, FEATURE FILMS ing, so be sure to note if you are a surfer ence preferred, shooting is scheduled company manager. and describe your experience. for Mar. 28 in Espanola, NM. Charity ••Rehearsals begin Oct. 24; runs Nov. 23, ‘Baywatch’ ••Professional pay. SAG-AFTRA Ball Game Attendees: males & females, 2016-Jan. 8, 2017 in Aurora, IL. ••Casting photo double for the feature contract. 30-70, all ethnicities, upscale, several ••Seeking—Ariel: 20-29, all ethnicities. film, “Baywatch,” starring Zac Effron, men and women to play attendees at a Eric: 20-29, all ethnicities. Triton: Alexandra Daddario and Dwayne “The charity baseball game, shooting is 30-49, all ethnicities. Ursula: 30-49, all Rock” Johnson. scheduled for March 28 in Espanola, ethnicities. Grimsby: 40-49, all ethnici- ••Company: Paramount Pictures, NM. Extras: males & females, 18+, all ties. Sebastian: 20-49, all ethnicities. Casting TaylorMade. Staff: Seth STUDENT FILMS ethnicities, African American women, Scuttle: 20-49, all ethnicities. Gordon, dir. Asian women, Native American Flounder: 10-16, all ethnicities. ••Casting nationwide. Shooting through ‘And Then They Were women, and Native American men. Flotsam and Jetsam: 20-29, all ethnici- May, in Savannah, GA. Strangers’ ••Seeking submissions from NM. ties. Louis: 30-49, all ethnicities. ••Seeking—Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson ••Casting “And Then They Were ••Send submissions to melon_boxer1@ Ensemble: 20-39, all ethnicities. Photo Double: male, 33-53, Southeast Strangers,” a short student film. yahoo.com. ••Equity Chorus Calls will be held April 5 Asian / Pacific Islander, Ethnically ••Company: Biola Cinema and Media ••To apply, submit a headshot & full- from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. (sign-in, 9:30; male Ambiguous / Mixed Race, must be a Arts. Staff: Alissa Rooney, casting dir.; body shot. Include your height, weight, identified dancers) and from 2:30-6 close match to Dwayne “The Rock” Cal Hudson, creator. measurements, email, phone, location p.m. (sign-in, 2 p.m.; female identified Johnson, bald or willing to shave, ••Tentatively shoots Apr. 1-2 in the L.A. (city & state), and desired role(s). dancers) at Actors’ Equity Building, 557 medium to dark skin tone, height 6’4”- area. ••Some pay W. Randolph St., 1st Floor, Member 6’5”, 260 lbs. ••Seeking—Billy: male, 18-28, all eth- Center, Chicago, IL, 60661. Chorus rules nicities. Mike: male, 18-28, Caucasian, ‘Mercy Street’ are in effect. A monitor will be VISIT BACKSTAGE.COM/CASTING muscular; a stereotypical jock type. ••Casting season two of the PBS TV provided. for full character breakdowns, script Cathleen: female, 18-28, Caucasian, series “Mercy Street.” ••Be warmed up and prepared to dance sides, and more casting notices Asian. Sophie: female, 18-28, all eth- ••Company: PBS. Staff: Ridley Scott & in appropriate attire and bring jazz or nicities, on the shorter side is pre- David Zucker, exec. prods.

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••Shoot begins Apr.18, in the Richmond, ••Pays: $1861/wk. Equity Production the reading portion of the audition. part focuses on musical theatre audition VA & Petersburg, VA areas. (Disney) Contract. ••Sides will be provided. Bring a current technique. Participants will bring in a ••Seeking—Extras: males & females, 18+, headshot and résumé. Note: These are 16-bar cut of a musical theatre song and all ethnicities. ‘Mickey’s Royal Friendship acting roles and do not require live sing for Lisa Iacono of CT Kids Talent ••Seeking submissions from VA. Faire’ singing. Must be 18+ and authorized to Management and then receive feedback ••Send submissions to ••Seeking male and female dancers for work in the United States. Callbacks and coaching from Lisa and A Class Act [email protected]. “Mickey’s Royal Friendship Faire.” will be held at a later date. For full NY’s Artistic Team on their audition ••To apply, submit two recent photos Synopsis: “Mickey, Minnie, Donald, details, visit www.disneyauditions. piece. (one close-up & one full-body). Include Daisy and Goofy play host to some of com. ••Company: A Class Act NY. Staff: Jessica all contact information, union status, their very special friends. The arrivals ••Pays $16.53/hr. Actors employed with Rofe, artistic dir.; Andrew Chappelle height, weight, all clothing sizes, loca- of Tiana, Naveen, Louis, Rapunzel, the Walt Disney World Resort are cov- (Broadway Star), teacher; Lisa Iacono, tion (city & state), and if you worked on Flynn, the ruffians, Anna, Elsa and Olaf ered under the terms and conditions of talent mgr. the program last season and what role. make this a joyful festival celebrating a collective bargaining agreement with ••Workshops will be held May 15, 12:30-3 ••Some pay. the unique stories of the citizens who Actors’ Equity Association. EOE. p.m. (Part 1 “Hamilton” Workshop) and make up this magical kingdom with 3:15-5 p.m. (Part 2 Audition Technique song, dance, adventure, oohs and ahhs, ‘The Big 80’s!’ Workshop) at the Jewish Community and a finale that will light up the sky ••Casting “The Big 80’s!,” a theme park Center of Stamford, 1035 Newfield Ave. and brighten your hearts!” revue show at Knoebels Amusement in Stamford, CT. DANCERS & ••Company: Walt Disney Entertainment. Resort in Elysburg, PA for the 2016 ••Seeking—Participants: males & Staff: Darla Hayward, casting dir. Summer Season. females, 7+, all ethnicities. CHOREOGRAPHERS ••Runs at Walt Disney Entertainment in ••Company: JRW Productions. Staff: ••Seeking submissions from NY, CT, MA Lake Buena Vista, FL. James Wilkinson, pres. and RI. Disney on Broadway: ‘Aladdin’ ••Seeking—Dancers: males & females, ••Rehearsals begin May at Knoebles; ••Send submissions to info@aclass- & ‘The Lion King,’ Dancers 18+, all ethnicities. performs May 14-Sept 25 at Knoebles in actny.com. ••Seeking dancers for “Aladdin” and ••Auditions will be held April 1 at 10 a.m. Elysburg, PA. ••To register, visit www.AClassActNY. “The Lion King.” (sign-up 9-10 a.m.) and at 7 p.m. (sign- ••Seeking—Singers Who Dance & Eventbrite.com. ••Company: Disney Theatrical up 6-7 p.m.) at Disney’s Animal Dancers Who Sing: males & females, ••$95 tuition fee required (Part 1); $90 Productions. Staff: “Aladdin”: Casey Kingdom Rehearsal Facility, 3271 18-35, all ethnicities, with good harmo- tuition fee required (Part 2); or $185 Nicholaw, dir.-choreo.; Alan Menken, Sherberth Rd., Kissimmee, FL, 34747. nization skills. tuition fee required (Both Sessions). music; Howard Ashman & Tim Rice, And April 6 at 10 a.m. (sign-in, 9-10 ••Auditions will be held April 3 from 12-3 lyrics; Alan Menken & Chad Beguelin, a.m.) at Creative Arts Academy, 165 S p.m. (singers and dancers) at The ‘Singing on Stage With Jane add. lyrics; Chad Beguelin, book; Main St., Bountiful, UT, 84010. And Alamo Restaurant at Knoebles Streeton: A 2-Day Intensive’ Michael Kosarin, music dir.; Tara Rubin April 8 at 10 a.m. (sign in, 9-10 a.m.) at Ameusement Resort, 391 Knoebels ••Seeking participants for “Singing on Casting & Eric Woodall, casting; “The Power House of Dance, 12300 Inwood Blvd., Route 487, Elysburg, PA, 17824. Stage with Jane Streeton,” a two-day Lion King”: Julie Taymor, dir.; Elton Rd., Dallas, TX, 75244. A monitor will ••Send submissions to intensive masterclass with coordinator John & Tim Rice, songs; Hans Zimmer, not be provided. The producer will run [email protected]. of the singing team and course leader Lebo M, Mark Mancina, & Jay Rifkin, all aspects of this audition. Late arriv- ••Prepare 16 bars up tempo and 16 bars for the Musical Theatre Courses at the add. music; Irene Mecchi & Roger als will not be accepted. of a ballad to be sung a cappella. You Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) Allers, book; Garth Fagan, choreo.; ••Provide headshot/resume. All dancers may be asked to harmonize with the in London. The masterclass will feature Mark Brandon, CSA & Binder Casting, will be taught a ballet routine. Selected director. Bring comfortable clothing to techniques from her new book “Singing casting. dancers will move on to an advanced change into, as you will be taught a on Stage: An Actor’s Guide,” (June, ••Currently running on Broadway and jazz routine. Dancers should be short dance combination on site by the 2014) which was recently nominated for touring across North America. warmed up and ready to begin at the choreographer. For questions, call ‘Outstanding Book of the Year Award ••Seeking—“Aladdin” Dancers: males & time listed. Wear form fitting attire to James at (212) 802-7436. for Theatre and Higher Education’ females, 17-40, all ethnicities, excellent show your silhouette. Wear appropriate ••Pay is negotiable, and housing is (ATHE) and was also named in the ‘Top dancers with athletic builds to com- ballet/jazz shoes. Note: Applicants available. 7 Training Books of 2014’ by ‘The prise the ensemble and also play lead must be 18+ and authorized to work in Stage’. HB Studio states: “Ms. Streeton roles for possible future replacements; the United States. is an international soprano soloist in tap, ballet, and jazz; must also be great ••Pays $16.53/hr. Walt Disney World opera and concert and has worked as a singers. Casting states: “We strongly Agreement. singing coach and vocal adviser for encourage actors of all cultural back- WORKSHOPS film, with the BBC, in West End musi- grounds.” “The Lion King” Dancers: cals, at the Royal Shakespeare VARIETY males & females, 18-34, all ethnicities, ‘Hamilton’ Workshop with star Company, the National Theatre and strong dancers with a modern/ballet Andrew Chappelle & a Top Shakespeare’s Globe. Ms. Streeton will dance background; late teens to early THEME PARKS Talent Manager, Stamford CT work with students individually giving 30s. ••Seeking participants of all skill levels students feedback.” ••Auditions will be held April 10 at 10 ‘For the First Time in Forever,’ for a “Hamilton” workshop with the star ••Company: HB Studio. a.m. (dancers) at Disney’s Animal Orlando Andrew Chappelle. Both kids and adults ••Masterclass will be held Apr. 23 & 24 Kingdom Rehearsal Facility, 3271 ••Seeking male and female actors for are welcome, but space is limited. (noon- 4 p.m.) in NYC. Sherberth Rd., Kissimmee, FL, 34747. “For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Artistic director states: “Join Broadway ••Seeking—Students: 18+, all ethnicities. And April 13 at 10 a.m. (dancers) at In Sing-Along Celebration.” Synopsis: star of ‘Hamilton,’ Andrew Chappelle ••Seeking submissions nationwide. Motion Dance, 4700 Biscayne Blvd., Anna, Elsa, and Kristoff help to lead the (‘Hamilton,’ ‘Mamma Mia!,’ ‘Priscilla ••Send submissions to info@hbstudio. 2nd Fl., Miami, FL, 33137. audience through a retelling of Disney’s Queen of the Desert’) for a one-day musi- org. ••For registration times and details, animated hit, “Frozen.” cal theatre ‘Hamilton’ theme workshop! ••To participate, apply online at www. visit www.disneyonbroadwaycasting. ••Company: Walt Disney World Parks Andrew will teach lucky participants a hbstudio.org/classes/workshops/sing- com. For “Aladdin”: Arrive ready to and Resorts Talent Casting. Staff: Mark song and dance combo from ‘Hamilton’ ing-on-stage/. Application deadline is dance and bring jazz and tap shoes. Catlett, casting dir. and also host a lively Question and Apr. 15. To audit, call the registration Females should also bring character ••Performs live at Disney’s Hollywood Answer Session about his experience in office or come in person. Audits may be heels. Bring pix & resumes, stapled Studios at the Walt Disney World Resort this historic, revolutionary and inspiring requested in advance. together. Prepare 16 bars of an uptempo near Orlando, FL. American Tale! Andrew will also be sign- ••Students who apply should fully pre- musical theater song. Bring your own ••Seeking—Anna: 18+, all ethnicities. ing autographs and taking pics with stu- pare two songs, of which one will be sheet music. An accompanist will be Elsa: 18+, all ethnicities. Kristoff: 18+, dents!” Part one includes a song and chosen to work on during the class. provided. all ethnicities. dance combination from “Hamilton” Each student must bring good, clear ••For “The Lion King”: Arrive warmed up ••Auditions will be held April 1 at 2:30 with Broadway’s Andrew Chappelle, a copies of the sheet music for the accom- and ready by the start time. Wear form- p.m. (sign-in, 1:30-2:30 p.m.) at Disney’s question and answer session and and panist to play. An accompanist will be conscious clothing appropriate for danc- Animal Kingdom Rehearsal Facility, autograph and photo session. Part 2 of provided. For more info, visit www. ing, plus flat jazz shoes or bare feet. You 3271 Sherberth Rd., Kissimmee, FL, the workshop will focus on audition hbstudio.org/classes/workshops/ EVENTS may be asked to sing, so bring a contem- 34747. Late arrivals will not be technique with top manager, Lisa Iacono singing-on-stage/. porary song that shows off your voice accepted. Advanced registration is not of CT Kids Talent Management. All skills ••$175 application fee required. Students and range. Bring sheet music. Bring pix required. Candidates will need to pass a levels are welcome, but this portion is may also audit the class (observe only) & resumes, stapled together. typecasting audition before moving to limited to students ages 7-18. The second for $30.

BACKSTAGE.COM 03.24.16 backstage 31 backstage life “The Path”

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Hulu gets serious starting March 30 with new series “The Path,” about a mysterious organization that may or may not be a terrifying cult. Kyle Allen co-stars alongside series leads Aaron Paul, Michelle Monaghan, and Hugh Dancy, and shares some recent photos from the shoot in New York.

(1) Pretending to be producers between takes at the soundstage. I think we produced a lovely picture! (2) I’m sure you heard that it snowed a bit in New York. We prayed to the Light that we wouldn’t have to dig out base camp.... The Light was warm inside, snuggled up in a blanket, drinking hot cocoa, and watching Spencer Tracy films on Netflix and did not have time to process our request. (3) This is Gunther. He was born between the time it takes to pack up the camera and the time it takes to set it back up somewhere else. He was delicious. This picture was taken two days before his death. (4) Aimee Laurence (Summer) left her phone unlocked at the dinner table. We had no choice. Inside the Lane family dining room. (5) Alternate ending to [my character] Hawk and Ashley’s [Amy Forsyth] relationship. On the main road to the compound. •

Photographs courtesy Kyle Allen

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