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In a show as stacked with guest actors as “The Good Wife,” it speaks volumes to Carrie Preston’s talent that she stands out from the crowd as Elsbeth Tascioni. The Emmy-winning character actor recently returned as the irrepressibly eccentric—and brilliant—lawyer for the beloved series’ final season before starring on NBC’s new sitcom “Crowded.” Preston took a break from filming her arc to chat with Backstage about audition advice, acting crushes, and Shakespeare.

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Tell us about return- with Patrick Stewart. heads of the people in the ing as Elsbeth on We did Shakespeare in room, because you can’t “The Good Wife.” the Park and then we know what they’re think- It’s always fun to be back moved to Broadway. ing. That’s just wasted on that show because I made my Broadway energy. But it’s hard to it’s one of the best char- debut doing Shakespeare, know that at the time acters I’ve ever gotten which was a rare thing because it’s all new, so the opportunity to play. I for an American actor. you are trying to figure out always get really excited what it is that they want. to get the script and open How do you typically Looking back, I wish I had it up to see what they prepare for an audition? had the wisdom of the have in store for Elsbeth. That’s always the ques- many years of auditioning They always give Elsbeth tion, isn’t it? Auditioning that I have now to get out some kind of physical is so different than doing of my own way... [to know] challenge, so there’s the work in some ways. that my training and who something fun and funny It’s very much about solv- I was and what I was and very much in line ing the scene, I think, and bringing to the role and with her character that coming in with a strong all of that was enough. we’ll be seeing her doing. take, but not having it And then, as always, they set in stone. Everybody’s What was your most bring her in to solve a just wanting to see you memorable survival job? problem that they don’t be a living, breathing Sometimes I would teach know how to solve. human being who is hav- along the way at a theater ing a fresh, authentic camp for kids. [That was] Which of your per- experience. So I always good because I was one formances has left a try to go in there…pro- of those little theater lasting mark on you? foundly prepared, but kids who had stars in My roots are in the the- being open to letting a my eyes and loved it so ater. I have many fond choice happen to me. much. I was the kid who memories of plays that started her own theater I’ve done in the past that What do you wish company in the backyard have had a lasting impact. you’d known before in the seventh grade. My first experience in you started acting? It’s always fun to pass the New York theater I wish I wouldn’t have tried on what I’ve learned to was in “The Tempest” so much to get inside the the younger people. •

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March 13, in the Empire Ballroom at the Sportsmen’s Lodge Hotel in Studio City, California, also included wins for Nickelodeon actors. Matt Cornett (recurring young actor, 14–21) and Rio Mangini (recurring young actor, 13 and under) won for “Bella and the Bulldogs,” while Piper Keesee (guest starring young actress, 11–13) and Laura Krystine (recurring young actress, 13 and under) received awards for “100 Things to Do Before High School.” Nicole Samantha Huff took her young actress in a TV movie, miniseries, special, or pilot category win for another high school–set series, “Degrassi: Don’t Look Back.” Forrest Deal won the same category for males for his role in the NBC TV movie about the country music legend, “Dolly Parton’s Coat of Many Colors.” The feature film winners were widespread across several films. Isabella Crovetti-Cramp (supporting young actress, 13 and under) won for portraying a young Miles Brown and Marsai Martin on “Black-ish” Jennifer Lawrence in David O. Russell’s “Joy.” Meanwhile, Forrest Goodluck (supporting young actor, 14–21) picked up an award as Leonardo AWARDS DiCaprio’s son, Hawk, in Alejandro González Iñárritu’s Oscar-winning “The Revenant.” Liv Southard (“Breaking Legs”) and Michael The Next Generation Grant (“Where Hope Grows”) won leading actor awards in the 14–21 age bracket, and Kaitlyn ABC AND NICKELODEON ACTORS LEAD WINNERS Dias won in the 12–21 young actress voiceover category for her work as Riley in “Inside Out.” AT YOUNG ARTIST AWARDS Live theater performance recognition went to Exodus Lale of “The Lion King” and Eva de youngest children on the ABC sitcom. The Zwart from “The Velveteen Rabbit.” BY MATT BUSEKROOS series earned two additional nominations for The Young Artist Awards presented awards ctors from ABC and Nickelodeon Marcus Scribner in the leading young actor, across more than three dozen categories. comedies won big at the 37th annual 14–21 category, and the ensemble. Previous award recipients include former child Young Artist Awards. ABC’s “Fresh Off the Boat” picked up actors and Oscar winners Christian Bale and A “Black-ish” stars Miles Brown kudos for its ensemble (Hudson Yang, Forrest Reese Witherspoon, and Emmy winner Neil and Marsai Martin won best supporting actor Wheeler, Ian Chen), and for Luna Blaise’s work Patrick Harris. and best supporting actress on a TV series, in the recurring young actress, 14–21 category. For the full list of winners, visit DENIS MAKARENKO/SHUTTERSTOCK.COM DENIS respectively, for their supporting work as the The ceremony, which took place Sunday, backstage.com. • BROOKS: PRESS LINE PHOTOS/SHUTTERSTOCK.COM; “BLACK-ISH”: ABC/KELSEY MCNEAL

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BY REBECCA WELCH Regina Taylor will star in the pilot etflix wants to meet being cast by the always-busy you on the dusty road at Telsey + Company. Production on sundown for a little duel. the drama is already underway N “Godless,” a new limited with shooting taking place until series by Scott Frank and Steven the end of March in New York. Soderbergh, recently started Matt LeBlanc, best known for casting Native American roles for playing beloved pal Joey Tribbiani the New Mexico–based project. on “Friends,” is taking on The predicted six-episode mini something new in “I’m Not Your will focus on an outlaw who finds Friend.” The CBS pilot, also execu- himself stranded in a mining town tive produced by the “Episodes” after trying to escape a gang that’s star, will follow a father and con- Steven Soderbergh out for his blood. Rene Haynes tractor who is learning the trials of Casting is currently filling roles for raising his children after his wife the production that looks to start heads back to work. Also featured in the project about an unruly host relationship. And urbanites shooting this summer. Get ready in the pilot is “Office” superstar whose crew has to keep the show thought dating someone from the to draw, cowboy! Jenna Fischer, Jessica Chaffin, going despite the backstage calam- opposite side of town was difficult. If you’re lost, you can look and Diana Maria Riva, Matt Cook, and ity he and others cause. Tracy The comedy, cast by Jill Anthony you will find that ABC wants you, Grace Kaufman. The comedy, cast Lilienfield will cast the project Thomas Casting, will feature “Time After Time.” The network by Ken Miller and Nikki Valko, will that looks to confuse the real and former “Suburgatory” staple Jane has started production on the start shooting at the end of the scripted. Shooting will take place Levy, along with Nicholas Braun, non–Cyndi Lauper inspired pilot month in Los Angeles. in Los Angeles in the spring. Izzie Steele, Utkarsh Ambudkar, by “Scream” boss (of both the Reality meets fiction meets… Attention content developers— and Langston Kerman. Production MTV property and beloved slasher reality? NBC is looking to blur Web series can make it to the big on the pilot will begin at the end of films) Kevin Williamson. The proj- the line with its new hybrid game time, too! Avital Ash’s Web series the month in Los Angeles. ect follows a young H.G. Wells and show-turned-backstage scripted “7p/10e” is about to get the pilot For the latest news, check out his time machine as they traverse sitcom, “Crunch Time.” Former treatment from CBS. “My Time/ backstage.com/resources to find different eras, going on adven- real-life host Craig Ferguson will Your Time,” based on the series thousands of production listings, tures. Josh Bowman, Genesis star alongside Andrea Anders, by Ash, will follow a couple as casting directors, acting classes, Rodriguez, Freddie Stroma, and Kellee Stewart, and Kyle Howard they embark on a long distance agents, and more!

FILM at least half of the NFB’s projects. Additionally, represented only 17 percent of directors, 22 The Land of Opportunity half of all budgets will be distributed to films percent of writers, and 12 percent of cinema- with women directors. “The NFB has always tographers in the Canadian film industry from THE NATIONAL FILM BOARD OF CANADA taken a leadership role in women’s filmmaking,” a sample of 91 feature-length films produced has confirmed its dedication to equality behind Joli-Coeur said. “In our current fiscal year, films between 2013 and 2014. The NFB is currently the camera. Government film commissioner directed by women represent half of our total finishing several films by women set for release, and National Film Board of Canada chairperson spending on production. In 2016‒2017, the including Ann Marie Fleming’s animated Claude Joli-Coeur announced at the Vancouver numbers are projected to be well above that.” feature “Window Horses” and Anjali Nayar’s International Women in Film Festival that pro- One recent report from nonprofit orga- documentary “Gun Runners.” DENIS MAKARENKO/SHUTTERSTOCK.COM DENIS BROOKS: PRESS LINE PHOTOS/SHUTTERSTOCK.COM; “BLACK-ISH”: ABC/KELSEY MCNEAL ductions with women at the helm will make up nization Women in View found that women —MATT BUSEKROOS

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not a fan of songs that tell a story through lyrics, and prefers to write “a pop song that deepens the char- acter in some way and gives you a good sense of the environment and milieu these people are in.” The “American Psycho” milieu relies heavily on New York City’s sin- gular materialism to create a clear narrative arc—unlike the novel’s episodic style—which also deeply affected the casting process. It was the most challenging casting experi- ence Sheik has undergone to date, primarily because of the specific, “incredibly pretty” look both he and director Rupert Goold (“King Charles III”) were seeking—not to mention the acting, singing, and dancing chops required. London production of “American Psycho” “What if the [‘American Psycho’] band was [Meet the Maker] like Kraftwerk: four guys with synths and Duncan Sheik, drum machines?” Upon transferring the production from London to Broadway, after a “American Psycho” six-month search they found their irresistible cast in Benjamin Walker BY BRIANA RODRIGUEZ (“Cat on a Hot Tin Roof”) as Patrick Bateman, Alice Ripley (“Next to ACCORDING TO COMPOSER streak is just a mad dream was the electronic beats of the era, namely Normal”), Heléne Yorke (“Bullets Duncan Sheik, part of what made narrative hook. house and early techno. “What Over Broadway”), Jennifer Damiano “American Psycho” such a cult “We play around with that ambi- if the band was like Kraftwerk: (“Next to Normal”), Drew Moerlein, classic, both on the page and on the guity quite a bit in the show,” says four guys with synths and drum and a slew of others. In addition, the screen, was its utterly uncategoriz- the writer, who relied more on the machines?” he says of his compo- show’s opening song, “Selling Out,” able appeal. The subtle blend of book than the film for source mate- sitional thought process. Rereading is a new one that “hits harder” and thrilling horror, social commentary, rial. “As a Buddhist and someone the book after coming on board for captures something much cooler and satirical humor made for a who’s not a big fan of horror films— the initial West End incarnation of by Sheik’s standards. striking and wholly singular look into I’m a kind of delicate flower—it’s my “American Psycho” reminded him “There are a lot of serious ideas the mind of a serial killer. way of rationalizing this and how I of visiting late-’90s electronic clubs within this book that I wanted to DOUGLAS GORENSTEIN DOUGLAS Toeing the ambiguous line work on this material: This is some- in New York City—Limelight, Tunnel, make sure our show is exploring,” between outlandishly absurd and body who’s imagining all this crazy Mars, Area. “I thought, This is the he says. “That’s why I was really the all-too-real effect of capitalism stuff, and the reason he’s imagining environment, the musical sound excited to have Rupert come on in late ’80s Manhattan was part of it is because he’s this victim of his picture that could be really fun and as the director.... I knew he would what drew the Tony-winning Sheik circumstance. He’s been thrust compelling to do as a piece of musi- respect the fact that this wasn’t an (“Spring Awakening”) to the idea of into this context where people only cal theater, because it’s not a genre exercise in camp but something that turning the 1991 book by Bret Easton care about the surfaces of things. that you usually hear in theater or could be funny, entertaining, and Ellis, and its 2000 film adaptation There’s no interior life.” that’s virtually ever been done [this incredibly thought-provoking that starring Christian Bale, into a staged To reflect that sense of artificial- way] at all.” also delves into the psychology of musical. The question of main char- ity, Sheik’s choice of music veers Sheik admits it’s not just his these people and this world in a way acter Patrick Bateman’s reality and away from traditional musical music that strays away from the that would make people think while

the possibility that his murderous theater instrumentation into the typical musical theater model. He’s watching theater.” • HARLAN MANUEL ILLUSTRATION: NICK BERTOZZI; OBSIDIAN:

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actor, for the better.” Peter also played Meryl Streep’s therapist in the movie “It’s Compli- #IGOTCAS T. cated.” “The chance to work with Meryl Streep was a thrill and a ter- Ebony Obsidian ror,” he said. “I didn’t care about being good, I just didn’t want to be By Rachel Weiss the pebble in the shoe of our great- est actor. Unfortunately, that day went long; one and a third pages took 13 hours, and on every take Meryl committed 100 percent, giv- ing the same energy when it was over her shoulder for my close-ups. Eventually that took its toll. She turned to me and whispered, ‘Am I any good in this scene?’ The back of my head exploded. Here was our greatest actor with the same ner- vous, anxious actor fears. Again, it showed me that these are part and EBONY OBSIDIAN browses parcel of having an artist’s soul; if Backstage audition listings every you choose to be an artist, this is day, which is how she was cast in part of your DNA and you’d better the short film “Punkin Pie.” Obsid- learn how to turn all of them into ian is taking on the titular role of positive energy to do your art.” Katrina “Punkin” Richardson and says she was initially drawn to this “[Meryl Streep] turned project because of its director, Allen [Note From the CD] to me and whispered, Jerome Redwing. ‘Am I any good in “[Redwing] was someone I’d this scene?’ ” already told myself I would work with The Monster Within at some point,” Obsidian says. “After He circled back to address the reading the assigned sides with him, BY MARCI LIROFF monster. “The monster was more he asked if I had time to stick around than tamed, it became my great- and read a different scene. [I] looked IN MY AUDITION BOOTCAMP Wind”: “Jack said that not a day est ally. It made me realize that all over the sides and was shocked by class, an actor always comes in on went by when he didn’t believe that I had to focus on was my prepara- the content. Certainly untapped ter- one of the three nights as a guest there would be a knock on the door tion and my training, and all that ritory for me, but I was eager to take speaker. I want my students to learn and there would be two guys from remained was to execute. It was a on the challenge.” from a journeyman actor, someone the ‘Acting Police.’ They would tell breakthrough and a burden; I no In the film, Punkin’s stepfather is who’s in it for the long haul. him to come with them because longer had gnawing fear but I had abusive toward her and her mother, Recently, Peter Mackenzie—cur- he was no good. And Jack said he the burden of being responsible which, Obsidian says, led to an rently on ABC’s “Black-ish”—came would go because he knew they to just be good. My fear disap- intense filming process. DOUGLAS GORENSTEIN DOUGLAS in to speak. were right. When he said that, I peared—but it meant that I had no “The story is very dark,” she Peter is someone I can bring realized that my fear inside about more excuses.” says. “That could be felt day after in and know that not only will he ‘Am I any good? Do I tell the truth? This isn’t a sprint, folks. It’s a day on set. But the day we wrapped, deliver, he’ll put his own spin on Do I have any integrity?’—these marathon. • it was like the fog lifted and we were the character that no one else were the same questions that Jack all able to understand what we just can touch. But with my class he f-ing Lemmon had! My catharsis created. I enjoyed every moment of brought up the “monster” within, was realizing that those fears GET ANSWERS! my experience.” the voice in our heads that tells us were part of an artist’s soul; my we’re no good. challenge then became owning FOLLOW PRODUCER AND TO SEE YOUR SUCCESS He told us about an experience the fears and turning them into casting director Marci Liroff on story in print, tweet @Backstage he had working with the legend- acting energy. That moment with Twitter @marciliroff, or visit using the hashtag #IGotCast.

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Because, really? If you somehow manage to find out where I live or what I drive, SPOTLIGHT ON… don’t even think about leaving a picture and résumé on my door HOLLY TAYLOR or windshield. Seriously. I will end you. By Benjamin Lindsay Telling me you’re tight with Michael Bay doesn’t mean any- HOLLY TAYLOR thing, especially when I look at broke out as one of your résumé and see that you’ve TV’s most promising never been in a Michael Bay young actors with her movie. award-winning debut as Paige Jennings on In the spirit of creating FX’s Cold War drama a more harmonious “The Americans.” universe, here’s a SPOILER ALERT: After list that I believe ratting on her Soviet spy parents in the will serve you well Season 3 finale, Taylor hints at what’s to during your quest come in Season 4. for representation. On returning for ‘The Americans’ WHAT I AM INTERESTED IN Season 4. It’s a good thing when someone “[You’ll see] exactly how everyone is [ Secret Agent Man ] in the industry refers you to me. reacting to everything that’s going on— If you have a great look but not how Paige is feeling after realizing what much experience, I might still she just did, if she’s gonna tell her parents. Red Light/ be interested if I see that you’ve She has a lot of different emotions going been studying with some really through her head, as she always does; good teachers. [now] her whole life’s been flipped around. Green Light I love being invited to plays or So things are still just as intense. No one improv shows or performances really gets a break.” ctors have too many want to talk to you. of any kind. Naturally, my misconceptions about Don’t lie. Don’t lie about your level of love will depend on the On relating to ‘The Americans.’ agents and the best credits, your training, anything. nature of the event and where “There were people who, in the 1980s, A way to approach us. Agents have highly developed it’s being held, but I usually actually lived a life like Paige did. Their We often feel like the hot chick at bullshit detectors and you will scan all of my invites carefully parents might have had a secret job, a party, forced to fight off hordes always get caught. because I’m the type of guy who or maybe they were in the CIA and they of men armed with the worst A few weeks ago, I announced likes to roam around. couldn’t tell their kid. I heard many stories lines in history. So in the spirit of at a workshop that I was in a Confidence is good. about that, [so] it is relatable, surpris- creating a more harmonious uni- great mood because one of my It’s always a plus when an ingly, to some people. Also, on a more verse, here’s a list that I believe favorite clients had just booked actor who already has an agent minor scale, [the show is] relatable to all will serve you well during your a pilot. The next morning, approaches me. This tells me that audiences as it’s basically about conflicts quest for representation. an actor from the workshop someone liked you enough to within a family and how they work through dropped off a bottle of expen- take you on as a client. The fact those conflicts.” WHAT I’M NOT INTERESTED IN sive champagne at my office. that it didn’t work out and you’re Any submission that comes in His picture and résumé were looking to make a change is irrel- On going to college. during the middle of pilot season attached to it. It was a generous evant. That’s just the nature of “I’m hoping to do an online program is ignored—unless it’s from an gesture, but it was also an insult the business. because I figure that’ll work best with the actor with a substantial résumé, because the underlying mean- During a meeting, you can’t schedule that I have. I’d like to jump into but those people are usually smart ing of the gift was that I would expect me to be interested in you college straight away once high school is enough to find another way. accept a bribe from an actor if you don’t show any interest in over and not take a year off or anything. I hate being approached by seeking representation. me. That’s why I always respond I’m very motivated when it comes to actors in a public setting when Cockiness is bad. to an actor who comes in to meet education. That’s my No. 1 priority.” I’m not in agent mode. If you I have never, ever responded and engages me in a natural con- know what I look like and you to an actor who approaches me versation, as opposed to a clod FOR THE FULL Q&A, see me at Starbucks on a Sunday on Facebook, Twitter, or any who just sits there waiting for me visit backstage.com. RAFF: LLOYD BISHOP/NBC; DAVIS: ARCHIE CHEW morning, just stay away. I don’t other form of social media. to ask all the questions. • ILLUSTRATION: SPENCER ALEXANDER; EMILY SOTO TAYLOR:

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Where did you start? I went to Syracuse [University] and majored in television, radio, and film. I did a #IGOTCAS T. bunch of odd jobs and I knew some- one at “[Late Night With] Conan Kahlia Davis O’Brien”—he was a producer. I just kept calling and calling to get in. I By Rachel Weiss got a job as a segment producer’s assistant. You have to get in and prove you’ll do whatever it takes. If you show you have the drive, you’ll make it. You have to work crazy- long hours for low pay.

What do you like about booking? I love booking new people and taking a chance on them. We had Thomas Middleditch [“Silicon Valley”] come on, and he killed Pearl Studios was packed with Haleigh Raff it. Demi Lovato was here, and she colorfully clad dancers all there surprised all of us. She told this with the same purpose: to audition amazing story about mermaids. It for the “42nd Street” national tour. [Inside Job ] was one of my favorite segments. Among them was KAHLIA DAVIS; it marked the Australian performer’s How do you adapt what you do for first stateside audition. Haleigh Raff each person you work for? “One of my friends asked me if You know what your host likes and I was going. I didn’t know what she SUPERVISING PRODUCER FOR what works with them. We noticed was talking about, so she told me that Seth really enjoys talking to to check out Backstage and get “LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS” authors, so we made that part of the details for the audition,” Davis the show. The “SNL” talent works recalls. well because it’s like family. He has She initially learned a tap combi- BY MOLLY EICHEL a great time. What are Seth’s favor- nation and was called back several WITHOUT HALEIGH RAFF, SETH MEYERS WOULD HAVE NO ONE TO ite shows? The movies he likes? We times to read, sing, and dance for talk to. Raff oversees the talent department at “Late Night With Seth have to play to the country but also the touring company’s creative Meyers,” where she and her team discuss who will sit next to Meyers to what he’s interested in because team. After getting cast as ensemble each night. it plays very strong. member Delilah Donnelly, Davis’ adventure began: traveling and How do you book talent? My team with Jennifer Garner? Who would What advice do you have? performing with people she loves. meets daily to discuss who is in complement her? There are always First off, if you’re going to get into “We all get along like a big family, town, what movies are coming out, these guests who are amazing the entertainment business, just go which is so important when you’re what shows are coming on. Right that everyone wants, like Bradley for it. It took me a year to get into living and working together for a now [mid-February], I’m booking Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence, Amy “Conan”; meanwhile, I was work- year,” she says. June. We think about an A-list star Schumer. You have the guests you ing in advertising. The rejection is As for Delilah, Davis devised and go into a second guest that’s know will come and deliver for all part of it and it makes you stron- a backstory she could relate to: a sports star or an actor, and then you, like Amy [Poehler] and Tina ger. Give it your all. I notice when I “Delilah is a small-town girl from we go into the third guest that is [Fey], Andy Samberg. Then you hand something to someone and it Connecticut who moved to New a standup, author, or musical act. have amazing guests who really gets done right. Be persistent, but York City just as the Great Depres- When you’re looking to build a prepare for each interview, like there’s a fine line between persis- sion hit,” Davis says. “She’s resilient show and you have Jennifer Garner Ben Stiller, Nathan Lane, Alan tence and annoyance. Know when and sassy, but has a real heart to as a lead, I think, What works well Cumming, and Adam Sandler. enough is enough. • help and support those she loves.”

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BACKSTAGE.COM 03.17.16 backstage 13 Ben Whishaw tackles the contradictions and confusions of “The Crucible” with exacting authority

By Briana Rodriguez Photographed by Matt Doyle TRIALS BROADWAY

14 backstage 03.17.16 BACKSTAGE.COM BACKSTAGE.COM 03.17.16 backstage 15 BEN WHISHAW is competing to be heard with the hammering coming from the Walter Kerr Theatre’s orchestra level. Sitting in the mezzanine, he has to raise his typically subdued voice over the incessant banging as the tech crew finishes construction on the set for Arthur Miller’s “The Crucible.” The stage decor, which director Ivo van Hove has very consciously had installed piecemeal alongside the play’s performances, is mirroring the cast’s progress; previews are eight days away and they’re five pages shy of the Tony-winning play’s grim culmination. It’ll be the first full run of Whishaw’s Broadway debut. Playing protagonist John Proctor, the deeply religious but fallible outsider in a Puritanical community splintered by the Salem witch trials, Whishaw, under van Hove’s guidance, is approaching the production’s cornerstone role with an intuitive looseness. There are no heady discussions about the material and no table reads, just a strict five-hour-a-day rehearsal from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. alongside Oscar nominee Saoirse Ronan, Tony winner Sophie Okonedo, “Game of Thrones” alum Ciarán Hinds, and the rest of the 15-actor ensemble. For Whishaw, the rehearsal process has been an exercise in making discoveries in the moment and uncovering what the play “ought to be” in his respective space. “Ivo encourages you to not be logical; he’ll say, ‘OK, so this moment you let rip. You push this play like, ‘I’m going to make this a coherent of townspeople, including John’s wife, her up against the door and you scream at her, interpretation,’ you smooth it out, you iron out Elizabeth (Okonedo). but in the next second you drop that and you’re the weird contradictions and jumps.” For Whishaw, who adamantly does not calm and you’re rational,’ ” Whishaw explains John’s termination of his illicit affair with subscribe to a specific acting method (“No, I with kinetic hand movements. “So he sort of young Abigail (Ronan) sets “The Crucible” really, really don’t. No.”), the contradictions gives you something, a sphere to play in, but in motion and triggers a vengeance plot with of Salem’s residents were his jumping-off

it’s not psychological…. Because if you come at accusations of witchcraft flying at dozens point for the play, which is loosely based on VERSWEYVELD JAN

16 backstage 03.17.16 BACKSTAGE.COM the notorious 17th-century trials. Examining which is perfect for John.” to Hamlet during his performance at the people who so deeply rely on each other for It’s a New Age interpretation of “The Old Vic, to Bob Dylan in the indie film “I’m survival yet are killing each other over little Crucible”: “These tribal factions and frictions Not There,” to the serial killer Jean-Baptiste more than needles and poppets—plus John’s and bullying and accusations and forcing Grenouille in “Perfume,” and more recently to belief that he’s a good Christian despite his conformity on people,” as Whishaw explains it. stubborn husband Sonny Watts in “Suffragette” sins—took precedence. “Working with Ivo, it seems like a completely and to Danny on the BBC1 thriller miniseries “It’s this thing [Ivo and I] talked briefly different play again.” “London Spy.” But the true mark of both his about, which is cognitive dissonance—when range and his intangible allure seeping further you have two things that are opposites. into the mainstream was his casting as Q in the They can’t sit together, but nonetheless…” Bond films “Spectre” and “Skyfall,” and the he explains. “One of the first things Ivo said upcoming “A Hologram for a King,” opposite to us was, ‘[“The Crucible” is about] people Tom Hanks. His varying characters make clear trying to be humane, but in their attempts to he slips easily into someone else’s skin. be humane they become inhumane.’ There’s a When asked how he found John Proctor point they cross and they no longer know what (he says it wasn’t a physical discovery of a they’re doing. And it does become about this walk or specific vocalization like other roles sort of fundamentalist mindset that all of the he’s played), he points to van Hove and to the characters are confined by, trapped in.” high school drama teacher who first guided Miller used the real-life trials as an allegory him in the role at age 15. He mentions a book for the decades-long communist “witch hunt” of mug shots he found in a West Village shop: that led to hundreds of artists, including “They’ve just got this sort of stripped-down the playwright himself, being blacklisted in quality,” he says of the men. “They’re very show business from the late 1940s through pure. Startled, like they’ve been caught.” He the early ’60s. (The McCarthy era, as it’s praises his co-star, saying, “Sophie does this known, was also the setting for last year’s brilliant thing where she’ll go, ‘Can we just sit “Trumbo” and the Coen brothers’ latest, down and paraphrase this scene, ’cause I don’t “Hail, Caesar.”) understand?’ ” And Miller for creating someone To pull the production into modern times, so surprisingly familiar. van Hove has taken it out of the Massachusetts “It’s something I feel in my own life,” he says, backwoods and into an environment that, With Saoirse Ronan in “The Crucible” “John’s frustration, you know? I think that’s much like his previous Miller engagement, “A something Miller writes a lot about, having View From the Bridge,” strips away the world’s this social face and then a private self. Maybe excess in a way that gives a new sheen to a everyone feels that, but as an actor you feel that familiar narrative. “YOU COULD THINK in a sort of strange, intense way because you’re Unlike in the 1996 film adaptation and in public.” He pauses with his head in his hand. countless theatrical productions, traditional THAT [FAME IS] Sitting up, he says, “I wish I were… I had more Puritan clothing has been replaced with private WHAT’S IMPORTANT courage to be more outspoken about certain school uniforms. A gray classroom with a things, or feel less need to conform to certain chalkboard that runs nearly the full length WHEN IT’S NOT, things. It’s bizarre, these kinds of pressures of the back wall slowly fills with drawings that inform your life, your behavior. Sometimes and words written or scribbled by characters REALLY—AT LEAST IT’S you look at them coldly and think, What am I to symbolically chronicle the buildup to the NOT FOR ME, AND IT ISN’T doing? But nonetheless, it’s deeply ingrained.” three-hour play’s climax. And the lighting (by The pressure to be an open book with set designer Jan Versweyveld), which oscillates FOR MOST PEOPLE his personal life is something Whishaw has between chilly, hospital white and warm I ADMIRE.” avoided. Anonymity is key, he’s said in past oranges, visually magnifies the ever-present interviews. “As an actor, your job is to persuade score by Philip Glass. people that you’re someone else. So if you’re Whishaw’s casting is yet another alteration What makes Whishaw an atypical leading constantly telling people about yourself, I think to the play’s standard formula. Where the man is this inclination to deflect the attention you’re shooting yourself in the foot.” farmer has in the past been portrayed as a brute away from himself and onto those around him. It goes hand in hand with his aversion to the force, his rough edges are emotionally and And this same ability to seemingly remove pursuit of fame over compelling art. “I think physically softened by Whishaw’s vulnerability himself from the equation is what makes him there can be an awful, heavy pressure to look and wiry frame. so compelling to watch. a certain way, or be a certain thing,” he says. “When we first really met, he was greedy In interviews he pauses often, as if to weigh “Or fame. You could think that that’s what’s and hungry for inspiration,” van Hove says of each word and be sure he means what he important when it’s not, really—at least it’s not his lead. “I must say, I’m really impressed. He’s says, but onstage, he embodies immediate for me, and it isn’t for most people I admire.” there with his colleagues, he’s never selfish, conviction. He moves with purpose and But celebrity, whether sought or not, is a never egocentric. He really wants to tell a story articulates complex emotions about Abigail, mercurial byproduct of such immense talent. If together with everybody and that was already his peers, and Elizabeth with little more than a Whishaw’s current record of stage, television, there the first moment I saw him. He’s tender twitch of his fingers. and film roles are anything to go by, it’s a march

JAN VERSWEYVELD JAN and sweet and at the same time a strong man, His particular style has revealed new layers toward the inevitable. •

BACKSTAGE.COM 03.17.16 backstage 17 Getting Over Your VO Jitters Three CDs offer their top tips for actors looking to break into voiceover

By Briana Rodriguez

KID CONTENT HAS ALWAYS HAD A STRONG bring those values to your work in the booth. PAMELA FAHEY voiceover presence, but now the adult market is Voice acting is very physical, and the actor who Fahey, a commercial voiceover casting director, booming after TV shows like “Archer” and “F Is brings the voice to life gets the job. has worked with brands such as National for Family” have gained popularity. We sought Geographic, Listerine, Motorola, Dove, Ford, voiceover advice from three casting directors TERRY BERLAND and more since founding her casting agency spanning various concentrations. Casting for Nickelodeon’s “Invader Zim” as well in 1990. In addition to casting commercials as Red Bull and Baskin-Robbins commercials, she also works in animation, television, film, TOM KEEGAN among other major projects, makes Berland a and theater. Keegan is an L.A.-based talent director for voiceover vet! animated and performance capture projects WHAT’S YOUR ADVICE FOR ASPIRING VO and video games including “Call of Duty,” WHAT ADVICE CAN YOU OFFER ON BUILDING AN PERFORMERS? Some people may have an “Need for Speed,” and “The Mummy.” IN-HOME STUDIO? Look into an affordable mic interesting voice quality, but if it’s not backed for a couple of hundred dollars that gives a up with acting chops, it’s really hard to WHAT SHOULD AUDITIONING ACTORS KEEP IN good sound, and use any kind of makeshift interpret copy. My first piece of advice is to take MIND? There are three basic things that video soundproofing. When you are booking jobs that some acting classes. Then go to classes or a game scripts seek to convey: backstory on a are not local, where you are asked to have your coach for voiceover; it’s a unique beast! conflict you need to solve as a player; “Look own studio with “finished product” quality, over there! That looks bad. Go fix it”; “That you would then invest in the best mic and WHAT SHOULD BE THE FIRST STEP? Watch looks like something you might want to booth equipment. commercials. Listen to them carefully. Create explore.” If you understand these categories, some scripts from the ones you like and think you can bring a sense of character, life, and HOW SHOULD ACTORS APPROACH COMMERCIALS, are right for your voice, and then practice commitment to the text. RADIO, AND VIDEO GAMES? There are big like crazy. Everyone has the capability to differences. Generally a TV read supports record him or herself—even if it’s on your WHAT SHOULD BE THE FIRST STEP INTO THE the picture, a read for radio is bigger in that it smartphone—just do it. See what kind of range BUSINESS? Study acting. All good voice acting creates the picture, and video games are even you can create by reading one piece of copy. has, at its base, a character, an action, and bigger and more dramatic. All have one thing circumstances. in common: It takes acting ability and knowing WHAT DO YOU WANT ALL AUDITIONING ACTORS how to make choices. TO KNOW? Don’t be late. Come 10–15 minutes WHAT ADVICE DO YOU HAVE FOR ACTORS ahead of your audition time to carefully read CONSIDERING A VO CAREER? Keep up your WHAT’S YOUR ADVICE FOR ASPIRING VO PERFORM- the copy. Listen to the casting director’s theatrical and on-camera skills. A big market ERS? Don’t rush to make a demo too soon. You’ll direction and then be open-minded and in games right now is performance capture, be wasting your money. First know your creatively free-flowing. There are many which requires movement, voice, and face strengths, know how to analyze and execute a who will be auditioning for the same role.

together. Keep working on physical acting and piece of copy, and know how to take direction. Make it yours. • GRASHALEX/SHUTTERSTOCK.COM BLOOMUA/SHUTTERSTOCK.COM

18 backstage 03.17.16 BACKSTAGE.COM Make Over Your Voiceover Whether you’re a novice or seasoned pro, these apps will help

By Benjamin Lindsay

IF YOU’RE A VOICEOVER ACTOR ON A professionals, iAudition ($3.99) is for the coach in the palm of your hand. A great tool for budget or on the go, fear not! Success is at your voiceover actor on the go. It saves users’ voice any working actor, it organizes audition sched- fingertips. We’ve rounded up seven essential recordings as MP3 files and allows them to edit uling info, offers voice and speech warm-ups to apps for Android and iOS to edit and record and send to casting directors—all without the run through preaudition, and teaches Sedita’s clips, get tips from the pros, and have some fun use of a studio or even a computer! technique for breaking down a script. along the way. AUDIO EVOLUTION MOBILE STUDIO VOICE OVER SELF DIRECTION VOCAL WARM UP BY MUSICOPOULOS This Android app for sound editing ($6.99) is Because so much voiceover work is done alone, The key to a healthy voiceover actor is a healthy the best of its kind in multitrack audio and one needs to be able to make strong choices voice. Often, that calls for a proper vocal MIDI sequencing. Though it’s just as useful and self-direct on their own. This app ($4.99) warm-up, and Vocal Warm Up by Musicopoulos for working musicians, it has everything voice from voiceover coach and casting director Mary ($3.99) could be just the thing you need. While actors could want in order to record and edit Lynn Wissner breaks down voiceover casting’s it’s geared toward singers, many of its exer- clips on their phones. five most frequent directions to help fine-tune cises—including breath control, trills, and actors’ ability to excel independently. VO Self sirening—are applicable to anyone trying to get TWISTEDWAVE AUDIO EDITOR Direction also provides actors with sample their cords ready for a day in the studio. Apple users’ best bet for intensive sound scripts, sample audio, and an index of emotions editing on their iPhone is TwistedWave ($9.99). and triggers to enhance a read. EASY VOICE RECORDER This highly rated and easy-to-use app can Any voice actor needs the right recording apply effects like fade-ins and pitch shifts, DUBME tool, and Easy Voice Recorder for Android is a save samples in various file formats (including This one’s more for the newbie voiceover top-rated favorite. The interface is clean and WAV, MP3, and FLAC), and file share to actor or simply for new media makers who user-friendly, and recordings sound crisp and Dropbox or Box.com, in addition to standard want to have some fun playing around with clear. Upgrade to Easy Voice Recorder Pro editing tricks like copy and paste, redo, dubbing audio and narrations. The free app ($3.99) for Bluetooth capabilities, file sharing, and undo. takes pre-existing visual content and allows and more. users to narrate commentary. Who’s up for ACTOR AUDITION APP a bad lip reading? The app also comes with IAUDITION This app ($9.99) from casting director-turned- 18 free audio effects, with more available at

GRASHALEX/SHUTTERSTOCK.COM BLOOMUA/SHUTTERSTOCK.COM Made for voiceover professionals by voiceover acting coach Scott Sedita is basically an acting the store. •

BACKSTAGE.COM 03.17.16 backstage 19 Make Yourself Heard How homemade recording studios can turn talent into business

By Jack Smart

“THE WAY SOUND MOVES,” SAYS NICK FLINT, Wood are taking matters into their own hands. Although Flint claims he’s “not a sound “is really fascinating.” As an actor and voice “It’s a constant tweaking,” says Wood of her engineer by any stretch of the imagination,” artist who has constructed his own recording personalized studio. “I bought a microphone building a recording studio and teaching studio, he would know. and am slowly working on acoustic isolation. himself the technical skills required to use one A professional sound—one that can be used My experience is kind of like ‘The Cat in the has enabled him to turn the endeavor into a to audition for and record voiceover gigs—“has Hat’: When you fix one thing, you’ll notice viable business. The Aussie Voice, the company to have a little bit of life, a reverberation,” he another problem over here.” As with early- Flint started in 2008, produces content for a says. “It takes a lot of experimentation because career musicians, building a space with a roster of regular clients including IBM, Toyota, you don’t want a completely dead space.” But refined sound requires both trial and error and AT&T. “The room itself, the ‘booth,’ is one quiet is essential; Flint’s homemade studio and a considerable financial investment in part of the puzzle,” he explains. “If you want features a wall built diagonally across the quality equipment. it to be sustainable you have to put in a lot of room in order to create a triangular space time, and you have to have business systems in that minimizes echo. “What’s not good for place so you don’t get screwed.” recording is parallel walls, as [sound] bounces A smaller puzzle piece is talent. “The back and forth,” he says. He also uses a “The performance aspect performance aspect of being a home-based combination of heavy blankets and acoustic of being a home-based voice voice talent is only about 10 percent of the foam on the walls and ceiling. picture,” says Flint. “There seems to be this And in both his native Australia and the studio talent is only about thing of, ‘If you’re an actor you’re automatically he’s built inside his Jersey City, New Jersey a voice artist,’ and that’s not the case. I’ve home, urban noise always presents a challenge. 10 percent of the picture.” worked with people who could never be an “You can’t completely isolate anything,” Flint actor who are great voice artists. And very —NICK FLINT says. “What you’re always battling with is fire good actors who just can’t do it.” As with any trucks, cars, phones, all that.” other talent, he adds, you have to assess and As the voiceover industry continues to grow, “It helps me so much with my auditions,” hone your own skills. generating more demand for audio content and adds Wood, whose work encompasses “If you’re interested, just dive in and talent, such challenges might be worth it for the audiobooks, commercials, and the “Pokemon” research,” advises Wood. And when it comes to aspiring voice actor. Commercials constantly animated TV series. “When my agent sends giving the best audio performance possible, she need voiceover work, radio is going strong, and me something with a fast turnaround, usually says, remember to remain truthful. “The mic online video content in particular is teeming about 24 hours, I can assure it’ll be quality picks up everything. It’s about finding a way to with opportunities. Rather than renting out a content—versus trying to find a quiet bathroom connect to the text and deliver it as truthfully studio space or hiring sound engineers to record somewhere in New York City! You hear all sorts as you can. That includes when you’re playing auditions and demo reels, artists such as Flint of stories of people trying to record on their a monkey or a fluffball monster. Voice acting is

and NYC-based actor and voice artist Nicole phone on the fly.” acting, still, and it’s about telling the truth.” • TARCHYSHNIK/SHUTTERSTOCK.COM ANDREI

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have an instrument or would like to Corporandy, managing dir. sing 30 seconds (a cappella), you may ••Season runs in Chautauqua, NY. prepare that as well. Bring pix & CASTING PICKS ••Seeking—Equity Actors: males & NEW YORK resumes, stapled together. For more females, 18+, all ethnicities. info, visit www.elmshakespeare.org. ••Equity Principal Auditions will be held ••Pays: $515/wk. Equity LOA. OF THE WEEK March 18 from 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. BY MICHAEL COUGHLIN (lunch, 1-2 p.m.) at Actors’ Equity TRISTATE Axis Theatre Company Association NYC Audition Center, 165 ••Seeking Equity actors for a few roles musicals West 46th St., 16th Fl., NYC, 10036. EPA in two productions for Axis Theatre ‘On Your Feet,’ B’way Rules are in effect. A monitor will be Company. Currently casting: “Solitary C’mon ensemble do that conga provided. Lights” (working title) (Randy Sharp & ••Prepare a short monologue from post-­ Paul Carbonara, writers. Rehearsals for possible future replacements 1900 material or a Shakespeare mono- PLAYS begin Mar. 28; runs Apr. 28-May 28); in the Gloria Estefan hit show logue. Bring a picture and resume, and “Untitled Baseball Play” (Marc stapled together. For more info, visit ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ Palmieri, playwright. Dates TBD). www.CTCompany.org. ••Seeking Equity actors for various ••Company: Axis Theatre Company. film ••Pays $845/wk. Equity URTA Tier IV roles in “A Midsummer Night’s Staff: Brian Barnhart, producing dir. ‘Hidden Figures’ Contract. Dream.” Especially seeking theater ••Productions run in NYC. Taraji P. Henson crunches artists who would like to join a strong ••Seeking—Actors & Actors Who Sing: numbers for NASA in the Fox Pittsburgh Public Theater existing ensemble company, with a males & females, 18+, all ethnicities. 2016-17 Season deep commitment to mentorship. ••Equity Principal Auditions will be held 2000 feature shooting in Atlanta ••Casting the Pittsburgh Public Theater This is the 21st season of Free March 23 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (lunch, 1-2 2016-17 Season. Season includes: “The Shakespeare in the Park. Theater p.m.) at Axis Theatre Company, 1 musicals Fantasticks” (Tom Jones, book & lyrics; states: “All roles available, and open Sheridan Square, NYC, 10014. EPA Harvey Schmidt, music; Ted Pappas, to either gender. Elm Shakespeare Rules are in effect. A monitor will be Todrick Hall Presents dir. Rehearsals begin Sept. 6; runs Oct. Company is committed to a creating a provided. ‘Straight Outta Oz’ 30); “Between Riverside and Crazy” cast which reflects the wide diversity ••Bring pix & resumes, stapled together. The YouTube sensation seeks triple- (Stephen Adly Guirgis, writer; Pamela of its New Haven community.” Prepare either a side, which will be pro- threats for his take on “The Wizard Berlin, dir. Rehearsals begin Oct. 18; ••Company: Elm Shakespeare Company. vided at the audition; or a brief song; or runs Dec. 11); Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Staff: Tina Packer, dir.; Raphael Massie, a side and 16 bars of a song (if audition- of Oz” to tour in the U.S and abroad Night” (Ted Pappas, dir. Rehearsals asst. dir.; Rebecca Goodheart, prod. ing for both shows). If singing, bring begin Jan. 3, 2017; runs Feb. 26); ••Rehearsals begin July 25; runs Aug. sheet music; accompanist provided. For stage “Daddy Long Legs” (John Caird, book; 18-Sept. 5 in New Haven, CT. more info, visit www.axiscompany.org. Paul Gordon, music & lyrics. Rehearsals ••Seeking—Demetrius: 20-39, all eth- ••Pays: $325/wk. Equity LOA-NYC ‘Chinglish’ begin Feb. 14, 2017; runs April 9); nicities. Lysander: 20-39, all ethnici- agreement. Community Asian Theatre Company Arthur Miller’s “Death of a Salesman” ties. Helena: 20-39, all ethnicities. is casting the role of Peter Timms to (Mary B. Robinson, dir. Rehearsals Hermia: 20-39, all ethnicities. ‘Borrowed’ begin Mar. 28, 2017; runs May 21); and a play this spring in Nevada City, CA Oberon: 30-39, all ethnicities. Titania: ••Casting Equity actors for two male TBD show (Rehearsals begin May 9, 30-39, all ethnicities. Egeus: 40-69, roles in “Borrowed,” a play. 2017; runs July 2). all ethnicities. Theseus: 30-59, all ••Company: Lyle Saunders. Staff: Jim cruise lines ••Company: Pittsburgh Public Theater. ethnicities. Hippolyta: 20-49, all eth- Kierstead, playwright; Rachel Klein, ‘Million Dollar Quartet’ Staff: Ted Pappas, producing artistic nicities. Bottom: 30-69, all ethnici- dir.; Michael Cassara Casting & Jamie dir. ties. Quince: 20-69, all ethnicities. Anderson, casting. Casting the musical featuring ••Season runs in Pittsburgh, PA. Snout: 20-69, all ethnicities. Snug: ••Rehearsals begin around Apr. 5 (Tues., the recording of an Elvis Presley, ••Seeking—Actors & Actors Who Sing: 20-69, all ethnicities. Flute: 20-69, all Weds., & Fri. afternoons) in Midtown Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, males & females, 18+, all ethnicities. ethnicities. Puck: 20-39, all NYC; performs Apr. 20 (early evening) & ••Equity Principal Auditions will be held ethnicities. 21 (late afternoon) in NYC. and Johnny Cash jam session May 13 from 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. (lunch, ••Equity Principal Auditions will be held ••Seeking—David: male, 55-65, all eth- 1-2 p.m.) at Actors’ Equity Association March 28 from 12-10 p.m. (by appoint- nicities. Justin: male, 20-26, all NYC Audition Center, 165 W. 46th St., ment; break 4-5 p.m.) at Gateway ethnicities. Chautauqua Theater Company 16th fl., NYC, 10036. EPA Rules are in Community College, 20 Church St., Bill ••Seeking submissions from NY. 2016 Season effect. A monitor will be provided. Curran Community Room N100, New ••NYC auditions will be held by ••Casting Equity Actors for various roles ••Bring pix & resumes,s tapped Haven, CT, 06510. A monitor will not be appointment on a date TBD. For con- in Chautauqua Theater Company’s 2016 together. Prepare either one brief clas- provided. The producer will run all sideration, mail pix & resume to season. Season includes “In the Next sical (Shakespeare) or contemporary aspects of this audition. Equity mem- Michael Cassara Casting, 333 W. 39th Room (or the Vibrator Play)” by Sarah American monologue; or one brief bers without appointments will be seen St., #800, Attn: Borrowed, New York, Ruhl (reh. June 13; runs July 1-10), “The standard Broadway song (or from the as time permits. NY, 10018 or email submissions@ Profane,” by Zayd Dorhn (reh. July 5; two shows in the season); or one one- ••For an audition appointment, email michaelcassara.net. Submissions runs July 22-July 31), and “Taming of minute monologue and 16 bars of a [email protected]. deadline is Mar. 22. the Shrew,” by William Shakespeare song. Accompanist provided. Total Prepare two contrasting Shakespeare ••Pays: $1000 (total stipend). Equity (reh. July 19; runs Aug. 12-19). audition no more than two minutes. If monologues, no more than 24 lines of Showcase-NY Basic Showcase Code ••Company: Chautauqua Theater you cannot attend the audition, mail verse (or 90 seconds of prose); if you contract. Company. Staff: Sarah Clare pix & resume to Pittsburgh Public

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Theater, Casting, 621 Penn Ave., ••Equity Principal Auditions will be held ••Rehearsals begin Oct. 17; runs Nov. 25, cabaret songs.). Pittsburgh, PA 15222. For more info, March 21 from 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 2016-May 28, 2017. ••Pays $861/wk. Equity LORT Non-Rep visit www.ppt.org. (lunch, 1-2 p.m.) at Actors’ Equity ••Seeking—Baker: male, 20-49, all eth- Agreement. ••Pays: $799/wk. min. Equity LORT C Association NYC Audition Center, 165 nicities. Baker’s Wife: female, 20-49, all

Non-Rep Contracts. West 46th St., 16th Fl., NYC, 10036. EPA ethnicities. Witch: female, 20-49, all ‘Pippin’ and ‘Bridges of PLAYS Rules are in effect. A monitor will be ethnicities. Mysterious Man: male, Madison County,’ 2017 ‘Stet’ provided. 30-49, all ethnicities. Cinderella/ National/International Tours ••Casting Equity actors for four roles in ••Prepare either a brief dramatic mono- Granny: female, 20-39, all ethnicities. ••Casting Prather Touring’s 2017 the world premiere of “Stet,” a play by logue; or a brief song; or a one-minute Jack/Steward: male, 20-39, all ethnici- national/international tours of “Pippin” Kim Davies. monologue and 16 bars of a song (if ties. Little Red/Rapunzel: female, and “Bridges of Madison County.” ••Company: Abingdon Theatre auditioning for both shows) If singing, 20-39, all ethnicities. Wolf/Cinderella’s ••Company: Prather Touring. Staff:

Company. Staff: Karie Koppel, casting bring sheet music; accompanist pro- Prince/Lucinda: male, 20-49, all eth- Brian Enzman, casting dir.-artistic MUSICALS dir.; Tony Speciale, artistic dir.; Tony vided. Bring picture and resume. nicities. Milky White/Rapunzel’s prod.; Lauren Sobon, artistic prod.; Speciale, dir. ••Pays $345/wk. Equity LOA-NYC Prince/Florinda: male, 20-49, all eth- William Prather, exec. prod. ••Rehearsals begin May 17; runs June Agreement. nicities. Jack’s Mother/Cinderella’s ••“Bridges of Madison County”: 11-July 3 in NYC. Stepmother: female, 20-49, all ethnici- Rehearsals start Jan. 2, 2017; USA tour ••Seeking—Phil: male, 55-65, all ethnici- ties. Female Understudies: female, runs Jan. 24-Apr. 15, 2017. “Pippin”: ties. Christina: female, 20-24, all eth- 20-49, all ethnicities. Male Rehearsals start Dec. 1, 2016; national nicities. Ashley: female, 20-24, all Understudies: male, 20-49, all tour begins Jan. 16-May 28; China inter- ethnicities. Connor: male, 20-24, all MUSICALS ethnicities. national tour runs June- Aug. 2017; ethnicities. ••Equity Principal Auditions will be held national USA tour continues Aug. ••Equity Principal Auditions will be held ‘Finding Neverland,’ Tour March 21 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (lunch, 1-2 18-Dec. 17, 2017. March 22 from 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. ••Seeking Equity actor/singers for vari- p.m.), March 22 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. ••Seeking—Leading, Supporting, and (lunch 1-2 p.m.) at Abingdon Theatre, ous roles in this upcoming SETA tour of (lunch, 1-2 p.m.) and March 23 from 10 Ensemble Roles: males & females, 312 W. 36th St., NYC, 10018. EPA Rules “Finding Neverland.” a.m.-6 p.m. (lunch, 1-2 p.m.) at Ripley- 18-70, all ethnicities. are in effect. A monitor will be ••Company: The Weinstein Company. Grier 520, 520 8th Ave., 17th fl.; Studio ••Auditions will be held April 11 from 10 provided. Staff: Gary Barlow and Eliot Kennedy, 17B (17D Holding), NYC, 10018. EPA a.m.-5 p.m. (“Bridges of Madison ••Prepare one contemporary monologue music-lyrics; James Graham, book; Rules are in effect. A monitor will be County” vocal auditions), April 12 from not to exceed two minutes. Bring pix & Diane Paulus, dir.; Mia Michaels, provided. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (“Pippin” vocal audi- resume, stapled together. choreo.; Fred Lassen, music supervisor; ••Prepare a brief traditional musical the- tions), April 13 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. ••Pays: $263/wk. Equity Transition NETworks Presentations, exec. prod.; atre song to sing in the style of the (“Pippin” vocal auditions), April 14 contract. Stewart/Whitley (Benton Whitley, cast- show. Bring sheet music; an accompa- from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (“Pippin” dance ing dir.; Andrea Zee, casting assoc.), nist will be provided. There will be no callbacks from vocal auditions) and Sundance Institute Theatre casting. dancing at this call. Bring a picture and April 15 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (“Pippin” Program ••Rehearsals begin on or about Sept. 5 resume, stapled together. and “Bridges” role callbacks) at Pearl ••Casting Equity actors for the Sundance (principals); and on or about Sept. 12 ••Equity Short Engagement Touring Studios, 500 8th Ave., NYC, 10018. Institute Theatre Program. Program (company); performances begin on or Agreement, contract/salary pending. ••Send submissions to Brian@broad- includes “Wild Goose Dreams” (Hansol about Oct. 7 on tour. waypalm.com. Jung, writer; Leigh Silverman, dir.) and ••Seeking—J.M. Barrie: male, 30-49, all ‘Life Of The Party’ ••Open call auditions. No appointments. “Eve’s Song” (Patricia Ione Lloyd, ethnicities. Charles Frohman/Hook: ••Casting “Life Of The Party.” Bring two stapled headshots and writer; Timothy Douglas, dir.). male, 50-59, all ethnicities. Sylvia ••Company: TheatreWorks-Silicon resumes. Prepare 16 bars in the musical ••Company: Sundance Institute Theatre Llewelyn Davies: female, 20-39, all eth- Valley. Staff: David Babani, dir.; style of the two tours. You may sing Program. Staff: Philip Himberg, artistic nicities. Mrs. Du Maurier: female, Andrew Lippa, music; William from the shows. Only attend an audi- dir.; Christopher Hibma, prod. dir.; 50-69, all ethnicities. George: male, Liberatore, music dir.; Duncan Stewart, tion for “Pippin” or “Bridges.” Do not Ignacia Delgado, literary mngr.; Tara 12-14, all ethnicities. Jack: male, 10-12, CSA of Stewart/Whitley, casting dir. attend both. Only submit online if Rubin Casting, casting. all ethnicities. Peter: male, 8-10, all ••Rehearsals begin July 29; runs Aug. unable to make the auditions. ••Institute runs May 7-29 at the Fellah ethnicities. Michael: male, 6-8, all 27-Sept. 18 in Redwood City, CA. ••“Pippin” and “Bridges” tour contracts Hotel in Marrakesh, Morocco. ethnicities. ••Seeking—Woman 1: 20-30, all ethnici- include housing, per diem, round-trip ••Seeking—Equity Actors: males & ••Equity Principal Auditions will be held ties. Man 1: 20-30, all ethnicities. transportation, and professional females, 18+, all ethnicities. March 28 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (Studios Woman 2: 40-49, all ethnicities. weekly salary. “Pippin” in-house con- ••Equity Principal Auditions will be held 401 and 402; lunch 1-2 p.m.) and March ••Auditions will be held March 25 in tracts at the Dutch Apple (PA) and March 21 from 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 29 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (Studios 1206 NYC. Broadway Palm (FL) include housing, (lunch, 1-2 p.m.) at Pearl Studios NYC and 1201; lunch 1-2 p.m.) at Pearl ••For consideration, email picture and meals on performance days, round-trip “519”, 519 8th Ave., 12th Fl., NYC, 10018. Studios NYC “500”, 500 8th Ave., NYC, resume to lifeofthepartyauditions@ transportation, health club member- ••Prepare a brief contemporary mono- 10018. And April 1 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. gmail.com with the title of the show ship, direct deposit, and professional logue. Bring a picture and resume, sta- (Studios C & F; lunch 1-2 p.m.) at Pearl and specific role in either the subject weekly salary. pled together. For more info, visit Studios NYC “519”, 519 8th Ave., NYC, line or body of the email. Seeking sub- www.sundance.org/programs/theatre. 10018. EPA Rules are in effect. A moni- missions from AEA members only via ‘Popstar’ ••Pays $386/wk. Equity Special tor will be provided. Note different this posting. AEA members must sub- ••Seeking exceptional pop/contempo- Agreement. Housing, meals, and trans- audition locations. mit themselves directly in order to be rary Equity vocalists for “Popstar.” portation provided. ••Prepare a short, contemporary pop/ considered (no agent submissions). ••Company: Alchemy Production Group. rock (preferably British) song that Salary also includes roundtrip coach Staff: Sharon Rosen, dir.; Martin Working Theater Productions shows off your range. Bring sheet music airfare, studio apartment, sole use of a Casella, book; Jay Levine and Sophie ••Casting Equity actors for “The Ballad as an accompanist will be provided. car. This will be the American premiere Dupin, music/lyrics; Dominick Of Ella May Wiggins” (Cori Thomas, Bring pix & resumes, stapled together. of “The Life Of The Party,” first pre- Amendum, music dir.; Sharon Rosen, writer; Stephen Brown-Fried, dir. ••Salary pending; currently $944/wk. sented at London’s Menier Chocolate conceived by; Michael Cassara, casting. Rehearses May 11-22 in Manhattan; Equity Short Engagement Touring Factory Theatre in 2014. Accompanied ••Rehearsals begin Apr. 17; runs Apr. 22 runs May 23 at International Agreement, Cat. 1. by three performers, Andrew Lippa in NYC. Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, hosts a unique concert performance of ••Seeking—Luka: male, 18+, all ethnici- Headquarters in NYC.) and “The Block” ‘Into the Woods,’ SETA Tour his songs from some of his most suc- ties. Katie: female, 18+, all ethnicities. (Dan Hoyle, writer; Tamilla Woodard, ••Casting the upcoming national SETA cessful musicals including “The Wild Chaz Janki/Ensemble: male, 20-29, all dir. Rehearsals begin May 3; runs May tour of The Fiasco Theatre’s production Party,” “The Addams Family” and “Big ethnicities. Daphne: female, 23-30, all 28-June 28 at Urban Stages in of “Into the Woods” with music & lyrics Fish,” now performed together, along ethnicities. Daisy Sanchez: female, 18+, Manhattan and various outer borough by Stephen Sondheim and book by with some surprise trunk songs, and all ethnicities. Ensemble Males: male, NYC venues. as part of Working Theater James Lapine. selections from his works-in-progress. 20-29, all ethnicities. Ensemble Five Boroughs/One City Initiative). ••Company: Dodger Theatricals/ Three versatile and charismatic music Females: female, 20-29, all ethnicities. ••Company: Working Theater. Staff: NETworks Presentations. Staff: Noah theatre performers with dance and ••Seeking submissions from NY. Mark Plesent, prod. artistic dir. Brody & Ben Steinfeld, co-dirs.; Lisa comedy skills, to perform alongside ••NYC Auditions to be held on upcoming ••Shows run in New York, NY. Shriver, choreo.; Matt Castle, music Andrew Lippa. They play characters date TBD by appointment. For consid- ••Seeking—Equity Actors/Singers: 18+, dir.; Duncan Stewart, CSA (Stewart/ from Andrew’s musicals in the context eration, email picture and resume to all ethnicities. Whitley), casting dir. of each show (rather than excerpted as [email protected] with

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“Popstar/NYC Appointment ‘The Wizard of Oz’ or gospel. Come prepared with a dra- Submission” in the subject line or mail ••Casting “The Wizard of Oz.” matic monologue and 16 bars of a musi- to “Popstar/NYC Appointment ••Company: LaComedia Dinner Theatre. cal theatre or gospel song that shows Submission,” Michael Cassara Casting, AUDITION Staff: Joe Adkins, prod.; Chris Beiser, off your range. Bring sheet music; 333 W. 39th St., #800, New York NY, dir.-choreo. accompanist provided. The Wizard: 10018. Submissions must be received by ••Rehearsals begin June 17; runs July male, 20-40, all ethnicities, a pop rock Mar. 21. Note: Many roles require per- HIGHLIGHTS 7-Aug. 28 in Springboro, OH. singer with a commanding presence, formers who can convincingly play late NEW YORK TRISTATE ••Seeking—All Roles Open: males & excellent comedic timing and unique teens. At this juncture, only seeking Fri. Mar. 18 females, 18+, all ethnicities. look (i.e. tattoos, trendy hairstyles, performers who are 18+/legal 18. Round House Theatre ••Auditions will be held April 7 from 10 mixed ethnicities, etc.) to portray The Presentation is on a Friday morning; we a.m.-3 p.m. and April 8 (callbacks) (by Wizard. Think Drew in “Rock of Ages.”

MUSICALS Chautauqua Theater Company can work around existing show appt.) at Nola Studios, 250 W. 54th St., Come prepared with 16 bars of a pop schedules. ‘Happy Days, the Musical’ (also 3/21) NYC. rock song that shows off your range. ••Pays $125 stipend. Equity 29-Hour ‘A Gentleman’s Guide..,’ Tour, Singers ••Bring pix & resumes, stapled together. Bring sheet music; accompanist Reading Agreement. ‘Chicago,’ (also 3/19-3/22) Sing 16 bars from a standard Broadway provided. musical. Be prepared to possibly dance ••Auditions will be held March 21 at 9 ‘South Pacific’ ‘Something Rotten,’ B’way in the afternoon. With questions, call a.m. (principal roles: Divas, Mom, ••Casting “South Pacific.” ‘Strange Love: Episodes’ Joe at (937) 746-4537. For more info, Glenn, Wizard) at Pearl Studios, 500 8th ••Company: Guthrie Theatre. Staff: ‘The Sensuality Party’ visit www.lacomedia.com. Ave, NYC, 10018. And March 22 from Joseph Haj, artistic dir./dir.; Daniel ••Pays: $2,750 total for the entire run, 10-11:30 a.m. (sign in, 9 a.m.; male Pelzig, choreo.; Timothy Weil, musical including rehearsals ($300/wk. aver- dancers who can sing) and from 11:30 dir.; Richard Rodgers, music; Oscar Sat. Mar. 19 age). Housing, transportation, meal a.m.-1 p.m. (sign in, 11 a.m.; female Hammerstein II, lyrics; Oscar ‘What A Betty’ each performance, health club mem- dancers who can sing) at Pearl Studios, Hammerstein II and Joshua Logan, bership, and workman’s comp 500 8th Ave, NYC, 10018. ‘Out of Darkness’ book; Pat McCorkle, casting dir.; Katja provided. ••Apply on Backstage.com. Zarolinski, casting assoc.; Rachel ••Bring picture and resume. See role Goldman, casting asst. Mon. Mar. 21 Todrick Hall presents ‘Straight descriptions for specific audition ••Rehearsals begin May 17; runs June ‘Straight Outta Oz’ (also 3/22) Outta Oz’ requirements. 18-Aug. 28 in Minneapolis, MN. ••Seeking triple threats with a unique ••Compensation is TBD. ••Seeking—Female Ensemble: female, Working Theater Productions look to fill multiple roles for the 18-35, all ethnicities. ‘Funny Girl’ & ‘Mary Poppins’ national & international tour of Todrick ••Auditions will be held by appt. March ‘South Pacific’ (also 3/22) Hall’s “Straight Outta Oz.” Specifically 24 in NYC. looking for strong dancers who can Sundance Institute Theatre Program ••For consideration, Equity members sing, in addition to seeking a variety of CHORUS CALLS should email picture and resume to ‘Into the Woods’ (also 3/22-3/23) singers/actors to fill principal roles. submission.mccorklecasting@gmail. ‘Sousatzka’ Company states: “Todrick Hall ‘Chicago,’ Dancers com with “South Pacific/NYC (‘American Idol’ Finalist, Broadway ••Casting male and female ensemble for Appointment Submission” in the sub- Actor and YouTube Personality) is tak- “Chicago.” ject line. Submissions deadline is Mar. Tues. Mar. 22 ing his brand new show on the road this ••Company: Ivoryton Playhouse. Staff: 23. AEA members must submit them- ‘Stet’ summer. After having amassed over Jacqueline Hubbard, exec. artistic dir.; selves directly in order to be considered Disney Cruise Line, Characters 300 million views on YouTube, Todrick Todd Underwood, dir./choreo.; Paul (no agent submissions). Theater notes: Hall’s ‘Straight Outta Oz’ will be a mod- Feyer, music dir. “The Guthrie Theater is committed to ‘Something Rotten,’ B’way, Dancers ernized retelling of ‘The Wizard of Oz’ ••Rehearsals begin June 14; runs June equity, diversity and inclusion in all told through current pop songs, origi- 29-July 24 in Ivoryton, CT. areas of our work, including the casting Weds. Mar. 23 nal music and Todrick’s most viral ••Seeking—Ensemble Dancers: males & of our plays. We seek to hire actors who videos.” females, 20-49, all ethnicities, to play Disney Cruise Line, Vocalists, NYC reflect our world to tell the stories we ••Company: Todrick Hall. various ensemble characters, excellent, put onstage, and therefore strongly Axis Theatre Company ••Rehearses mid- to late May in L.A.; athletic dancers, must sing very well. encourage people of underrepresented ‘Show Boat’ tours June & July, with possibility of an ••Auditions will be held March 22 from 9 groups and diverse backgrounds to ‘The King and I,’ Tour extension through August nationally a.m.-11 p.m. at Pearl Studios NYC “500”, audition. Unless race is explicitly speci- and internationally. 500 Eighth Avenue, NYC, 10018. A mon- fied, we strongly encourage actors of all ‘The Book of Mormon,’ B’way ••Seeking—Dancers Who Sing: males & itor will not be provided. The producer ethnicities to submit.” females, 18-30, all ethnicities, strong will run all aspects of this audition. ••Pays $992/wk. Equity LORT Non-Rep A For the full auditions calendar, dancers to fill multiple ensemble roles. ••Be ready to dance with appropriate Agreement. Ability to sing is a huge plus. Dancers shoes/clothes. Bring a picture and visit backstage.com/auditions with a unique look are strongly encour- resume, stapled together. ‘The King and I,’ Tour aged to audition (i.e. tattoos, trendy ••Pays $430/wk. Equity SPT Contract. ••Seeking Equity actor/singers for vari- hairstyles, mixed ethnicities). ous roles in the upcoming SETA Tour of Callbacks will take place during the ‘Finding Neverland,’ Tour, Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “The King ethnicities. Prince Chulalongkorn: second half of the day. Divas (3): Dancers and I,” based on “Anna and the King of male, 14-16, all ethnicities. Sir Edward female, 18-30, all ethnicities, fierce ••Seeking Equity dancers for the ensem- Siam” by Margaret Landon. Ramsey: male, 35-44, all ethnicities. singers with a strong belt and ability to ble in this upcoming SETA tour of ••Company: Ambassador Theatre Group ••Equity Principal Auditions will be held harmonize. Singers with a unique look “Finding Neverland.” NY; NETworks Presentations. Staff: March 23 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (lunch, are strongly encouraged to audition (i.e. ••Company: The Weinstein Company. Bartlett Sher, dir.; Richard Rodgers, 1:30-2:30 p.m.), March 25 from 10 a.m.-6 Tattoos, trendy hairstyles, mixed eth- Staff: Gary Barlow and Eliot Kennedy, music; Oscar Hammerstein II, lyrics- p.m. (lunch, 1:30-2:30 p.m.) and March nicities, etc). Come prepared with 16 music-lyrics; James Graham, book; book; Ted Sperling, musical dir.; 28 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (lunch, 1:30-2:30 bars of a pop rock song that shows off Diane Paulus, dir.; Mia Michaels, Christopher Gattelli, choreo.; Telsey + p.m.) at Telsey + Company, 311 W. 43rd your range. Bring sheet music; accom- choreo.; Fred Lassen, music supervisor; Company/Abbie Brady-Dalton & Cesar St., 10th fl., NYC, 10036. EPA Rules are panist provided. Bring picture and NETworks Presentations, exec. prod.; A. Rocha, casting. in effect. A monitor will be provided. resume. Glenn: male, 20-34, all ethnici- Stewart/Whitley (Benton Whitley, cast- ••Rehearsals begin Sept. 26, 2016; per- ••Prepare a brief Rodgers and ties, character actor/singer with a ing dir.; Andrea Zee, casting assoc.), formances begin Nov. 1 on tour. Hammerstein song showing range. quirky essence to play the role of Glenn. casting. ••Seeking—King of Siam: male, 40-59, all Those auditioning for non-singing roles Must have excellent comedic timing. ••Rehearsals for principals begin on or ethnicities. Anna Leonowens: female, should prepare a brief monologue that Actors with a unique look encouraged about Sept. 5, 2016; rehearsals for full 35-44, all ethnicities. Lady Thiang: is suitable to the period. Bring sheet to audition. Come prepared with a company begin on or about Sept. 12; female, 40-44, all ethnicities. Lun Tha: music (if applicable) and a photo/ comedic monologue and 16 bars of a performances begin on or about Oct. 7 male, 24-29, all ethnicities. Tuptim: resume stapled together. A piano musical theatre song. Bring sheet on tour. female, 20-27, all ethnicities. accompanist will be provided. music; accompanist provided. Mom: ••Seeking—Female Ensemble Dancer/ Kralahome: male, 35-44, all ethnicities. ••Salary pending; currently $944/wk. female, 40-58, African American, mid- Peter Pan: female, 20-39, all ethnicities. Captain Orton: male, 40-59, all ethnici- Equity Short Engagement Touring dle-aged woman with a soulful pres- Female Ensemble Dancer/Emily/ ties. Louis Leonowens: male, 12-15, all Agreement, Category 1. ence that can sing musical theatre and/ Wendy: female, 20-39, all ethnicities.

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Female Ensemble Dancer: female, Mather, assoc. dir.; Garry Marshall/Paul Dodgson, music dir.; Telsey + at 2 p.m. (Equity male singers) at Telsey 20-39, all ethnicities. Male Ensemble Williams musical based on the charac- Company/Justin Huff, casting. + Company, 311 W. 43rd St., 10th fl., NYC, Dancer: male, 20-39, all ethnicities. ters from ‘70s sitcom “Happy Days” ••Currently running on tour. 10036. And April 1 at 10 a.m. (Equity ••Equity Chorus Calls will be held March ••Rehearsals begin Apr. 25; runs May ••Seeking—Ensemble Singers: 18+, all female dancers) and at 2 p.m. (Equity 31 at 10 a.m. (Equity male dancers) and 5-July 17 in Elmsford, NY. ethnicities. male dancers) at Pearl Studios, 500 8th at 2 p.m. (Equity female dancers) at ••Seeking—Equity Singers Who Dance: ••Equity Chorus Calls will be held March Ave., 12th fl., NYC, 10018. Chorus Rules Pearl Studios NYC “519”, 519 8th Ave., 18+, all ethnicities. Equity Dancers 31 at 10 a.m. (Equity female singers) and are in effect. A monitor will be provided. 12th Fl., Studios C & F, NYC, 10018. Who Sing: 18+, all ethnicities. at 2 p.m. (Equity male singers) at Telsey ••Bring pix & resumes, stapled together. Chorus rules are in effect. A monitor ••Equity Chorus Calls will be held March + Company, 311 W. 43rd St., 10th Fl., Singers: Prepare 16 bars of a pop song will be provided. 24 at 9:30 a.m. (Equity female singers NYC, 10036. Chorus rules are in effect. showing range. A piano accompanist ••Females bring character heels. who dance), at 11:30 a.m. (Equity male A monitor will be provided. will be provided. Dancers: females,

Prepare 16 bars of a contemporary pop/ singers who dance), at 1:30 p.m. (Equity ••Prepare 16 bars of a contemporary wear comfortable clothing, heels, and MUSICALS rock (preferably British) song that female dancers who sing) and at 3:30 musical theater song showing range. A flats; males, wear comfortable clothing, shows off your range in case asked to p.m. (Equity male dancers who sing) at piano accompanist will be provided. sneakers, and kneepads. Prepare a con- stay and sing. Bring sheet music; Nola Studios, 250 W. 54th St., 11th Fl., Bring a photo (or snapshot) and resume temporary musical theater song in case accompanist provided. Bring pix & NYC, 10019. Chorus rules are in effect. stapled together. For more “Newsies” asked to sing. Bring sheet music in your resumes, stapled together. A monitor will be provided. auditions and details: http://bit. key; accompanist provided. ••Salary pending; currently $944/wk. ••Dancers: Be warmed and ready. Men ly/1XDhp1K. ••Pays: $1,917/wk. Equity Production Equity Short Engagement Touring and women, bring dance shoes/sneak- ••Pays: $1,335/wk. Equity Production (League) Contract. Agreement, Cat. 1. ers. After, prepare 16 bars of ‘50s-style (League) Tiered Tour; Tier C. song in case asked to stay and sing. ‘The King and I,’ Tour, Dancers ‘Finding Neverland,’ Tour, Singers: Prepare a brief ‘50s-style song. ‘On Your Feet,’ B’way ••Seeking Equity dancers who sing well Singers Be prepared with dance shoes/sneakers ••Seeking ensemble singers and dancers for the ensemble in the upcoming SETA ••Seeking Equity singers for the ensem- in case asked to stay and dance. Bring for possible future replacements in the Tour of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s ble in this upcoming SETA tour of pix & resumes, stapled together. Note: Broadway production of “On Your “The King and I,” based on “Anna and “Finding Neverland.” At the audition location, enter at 250 W. Feet.” the King of Siam” by Margaret Landon. ••Company: The Weinstein Company. 54 only, not 244 W. 54. ••Company: Nederlander Presentations, ••Company: Ambassador Theatre Group Staff: Gary Barlow and Eliot Kennedy, ••Pays: $558/wk. Equity WBT Inc. Staff: Jerry Mitchell, dir.; Sergio NY; NETworks Presentations. Staff: music-lyrics; James Graham, book; Agreement. Trujillo, choreo.; Lon Hoyt, music dir.; Bartlett Sher, dir.; Richard Rodgers, Diane Paulus, dir.; Mia Michaels, Gloria & Emilio Estefan, music & lyrics; music; Oscar Hammerstein II, lyrics- choreo.; Fred Lassen, music supervisor; ‘Newsies,’ Tour, Dancers Alexander Dinelaris, book; Justin Huff, book; Ted Sperling, musical dir.; NETworks Presentations, exec. prod.; ••Seeking possible future replacements Telsey + Company, casting; Charlotte Christopher Gattelli, choreo.; Telsey + Stewart/Whitley (Benton Whitley, cast- for “Newsies.” Wilcox/The Charlotte Wilcox Company, Company/Abbie Brady-Dalton & Cesar ing dir.; Andrea Zee, casting assoc.), ••Company: Disney Theatrical gen. mgr. A. Rocha, casting. casting. Productions. Staff: Jeff Calhoun, dir.; ••Currently running on Broadway. ••Rehearsals begin Sept. 26, 2016; per- ••Rehearsals for principals begin on or Christopher Gattelli, choreo.; Alan ••Seeking—Singers Who Dance: males & formances begin Nov. 1 on tour. about Sept. 5, 2016; rehearsals for full Menken, music; Jack Feldman, lyrics; females, 20-59, Hispanic. Dancers Who ••Seeking—Female Dancer Ensemble: company begin on or about Sept. 12; Harvey Fierstein, book; Michael Sing: 18+, Hispanic. female, 20-39, all ethnicities. Male performances begin on or about Oct. 7 Kosarin, music supervisor; James ••Equity Chorus Calls will be held March Dancer Ensemble: male, 20-39, all on tour. Dodgson, music dir.; Telsey + 29 at 10 a.m. (Equity female singers) and ethnicities. ••Seeking—Female Ensemble/Mary Company/Justin Huff, casting. Barrie: female, 20-39, all ethnicities. ••Currently running on tour. Female Ensemble Singer/Bassett: ••Seeking—Ensemble Male Dancers: female, 20-39, all ethnicities. Female male, 18+, all ethnicities. Ensemble Ensemble Singer/Jones: female, 20-39, Female Dancers: female, 18+, all all ethnicities. Male Ensemble Singer/ ethnicities. Elliot: male, 20-29, all ethnicities. Male ••Equity Chorus Calls will be held April 4 Ensemble Singer/Turpin: male, 30-49, at 10 a.m. (Equity female dancers) and all ethnicities. Male Ensemble Singer/ at 12 p.m. (Equity male dancers) at Pearl Henshaw: male, 30-49, all ethnicities. Studios NYC “519”, 519 8th Ave., 12th Male Ensemble Singer/Lord Cannan: Fl., NYC, 10018. Chorus rules are in male, 20-49, all ethnicities. Male effect. A monitor will be provided. Ensemble Singer/Cromer: male, 20-39, ••Come ready to dance for all of the all ethnicities. above auditions with sneakers, tap ••Equity Chorus Calls will be held March shoes, and comfortable clothing. You 30 at 10 a.m. (Equity female singers) will be asked to sing afterwards if kept, and at 2 p.m. (Equity male singers) at so prepare the cut of the songs Pearl Studios NYC “500”, 500 Eighth “Carrying the Banner” and “Once and Ave., Studios 1212 and 1202, NYC, 10018. For All,” which can be found and down- Chorus rules are in effect. A monitor loaded from “Dancer Audition” page on will be provided. the website. You should also bring ••Prepare a short, contemporary pop/ sheet music for another song that you rock (preferably British) song that sing well, in the appropriate key. A con- shows off your range. Bring sheet music temporary musical theater song is pref- as an accompanist will be provided. erable. A piano accompanist will be Bring pix & resumes, stapled together. provided. Also bring a photo or snap- ••Salary pending; currently $944/wk. shot and resume stapled. For more Equity Short Engagement Touring “Newsies” auditions and details: http:// Agreement, Cat. 1. bit.ly/1XDhp1K. ••Pays: $1,335/wk. Equity Production ‘Happy Days, The Musical,’ (League) Tiered Tour; Tier C. Singers & Dancers doublerrstudios.com (click on vo school) ••Seeking Equity singers who dance and ‘Newsies,’ Tour, Singers dancers who sing for the ensemble of ••Seeking possible future replacements “Happy Days, The Musical.” Not look- for “Newsies.” ing for impersonators but actors with ••Company: Disney Theatrical the essences of characters from the TV Productions. Staff: Jeff Calhoun, dir.; show. Must be 18 or older. Christopher Gattelli, choreo.; Alan ••Company: Westchester Broadway Menken, music; Jack Feldman, lyrics; Theatre. Staff: Lisa Tiso, prod.-casting; Harvey Fierstein, book; Michael Jonathan Stahl, dir.-choreo.; Leisa Kosarin, music supervisor; James

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••Equity Chorus Calls will be held March call, meaning that the producer is run- ••Seeking submissions from NY. Lisa and Sophie; should sing and dance 29 at 10 a.m. (Equity male dancers) and ning the audition. An Equity monitor ••Send submissions to mattsvoice4u@ well; featured ensemble. Also seeking at 2 p.m. (Equity female dancers) at will not be provided and Equity proce- gmail.com. Ali understudies to be in the ensemble. Pearl Studios NYC “519”, 519 8th Ave., dures will not be in effect. All should ••Interviews begin Mar. 17 and 19. Need Lisa: female, 18+, all ethnicities, to play 12th Fl., NYC, 10018. Chorus rules are in bring pix & resumes, stapled together. Actors to use imagination how they 18-25, Sophie’s friend who arrives to be effect. A monitor will be provided. Sign-up begins a half hour before each dress and makeup for the year 2085 in a a bridesmaid; very energetic and kooky; ••Arrive warmed up and ready to dance call. One World impoverished society. should be African-American, Hispanic- at the start of your call, men and ••Dancers: Be warmed and ready. Bring ••Pays $100/day. American, Asian-American, Native women with flats or bare feet. Bring pix jazz shoes. Ladies also bring dance American or any ethnic young woman; & resumes, stapled together. heels. Also prepare 16 bars of legit should sing and dance well; featured ••Salary pending; currently $944/wk. musical theater ballad (and second ensemble. Also seeking Lisa understud-

MUSICALS Equity Short Engagement Touring alternative choice) that shows off voice ies to be in the ensemble. Pepper: male, Agreement, Category 1. and range in case asked to stay and SCRIPTED TV & VIDEO 18+, all ethnicities, to play early to mid- sing. Bring sheet music in correct key; 20s, Sky’s friend; helps run the hotel; ‘The King and I,’ Tour, Singers accompanist provided. ‘Project Escape’ charming, loves women, always flirt- ••Seeking Equity singers who move well ••Themba auditions: Prepare 16 bars of a ••Casting “Project Escape,” a dark com- ing; must be a good mover/dancer, able for the ensemble (both adult and child) legit musical theater ballad (have sec- edy about the torture women can to do Russian split jumps; acrobatic in the upcoming SETA Tour of Rodgers ond alternative choice), that shows off impose on one another. skills a plus; baritone/tenor; featured and Hammerstein’s “The King and I,” voice and range. Bring sheet music in ••Company: Fred Bear Productions. ensemble. Also seeking Pepper under- based on “Anna and the King of Siam” correct key; accompanist provided. Staff: Amy Stone, prod./writer/creator. studies to be in the ensemble. Eddie:

FILM by Margaret Landon. Also be prepared to play piano if asked- ••Shooting three 2-minute scenes, one male, 18+, all ethnicities, to play early ••Company: Ambassador Theatre Group -your own piece, preferably classical. per day, June 1-3 in a a wine bar, a park, to mid-20s; another friend of Sky’s and NY; NETworks Presentations. Staff: ••TBD Canadian Equity Workshop and an apartment in Manhattan. Each hotel worker. Laid-back, easygoing; a Bartlett Sher, dir.; Richard Rodgers, Agreement. Note: If cast, actors must actress will be needed for one day of mover/dancer role; baritone/tenor; fea- music; Oscar Hammerstein II, lyrics- join Canadian Equity. Producer will pay the shoot. tured ensemble role. Note: Also seeking book; Ted Sperling, musical dir.; the fee to join. Actors auditioning/cast ••Seeking—Karen: female, 18-24, all eth- Eddie understudies to be in the ensem- Christopher Gattelli, choreo.; Telsey + must be members in good standing nicities, innocent energy of an 80s film ble. Dynamo Understudies: female, TV & VIDEOTV Company/Abbie Brady-Dalton & Cesar with U.S. Equity. star; a John Hughes type. Danny: 18+, all ethnicities, to play 30s, females A. Rocha, casting. female, 26-30, all ethnicities, sex kitten with great pop voices and comedic ••Rehearsals begin Sept. 26, 2016; per- vibe. Amanda: female, 30-39, all eth- skills who move well to be in the formances begin Nov. 1 on tour. nicities, voluptuous and smart as a ensemble and understudy the Dynamos ••Seeking—Adult Female Ensemble: whip. (Donna, Rosie, Tanya); ensemble roles. female, 20-44, all ethnicities. Child SHORT FILMS ••Auditions will be held by appt. March Dad Understudies: male, 18+, all eth- Female Ensemble: female, 5-11, all eth- 29 from 12:30-4:30 p.m. (Actors) and nicities, to play 30s, males with great nicities. Male Ensemble: male, 20-47, ‘Gold From The Sky’ March 31 from 12:30-4:30 p.m. at 440 pop voices and comedic skills who all ethnicities. Child Male Ensemble: ••Casting “Gold From The Sky,” a sci-fi Studios, 440 Lafayette St., Studio 4G, move well to be in the ensemble and male, 5-13, all ethnicities. webseries. NYC, 10002. And April 5 from 1:30-4:30 understudy the Dads (Sam, Bill, Harry); ••Equity Chorus Calls will be held March ••Company: Turtle Harbor Productions p.m. (Actors) at 440 Studios, 440 ensemble roles. 24 at 10 a.m. (Equity male singers) and LLC. Staff: Matthew Levine, Jason De Lafayette St., Studio 4A, NYC, 10003. ••Auditions will be held March 31 from at 2 p.m. (Equity female singers) at Ford, coords. ••Send submissions to fredbearproduc- 2-6 p.m. (Male dancers who can sing) at Telsey + Company, 311 W. 43rd St., 10th ••Shoots in NYC. [email protected]. Ripley-Grier Studios, 520 8th Ave., 16th Fl., NYC, 10036. Chorus rules are in ••Seeking—Destina: female, 21-30, ••Submit a reel if you have one. All fl., NYC, 10018. And April 1 from 10 effect. A monitor will be provided. Hispanic, in NY with deep roots in female crew. No nudity. a.m.-6 p.m. (Female dancers who can ••Prepare 16 bars of a Rodgers and South or Central America; speaks fluent ••Pays $250 per day. sing) at Ripley-Grier Studios, 520 8th Hammerstein song showing range. Spanish and English; semi athletic (the Ave., 17th fl., NYC, 10018. Bring sheet music (if applicable). A role would require some running and ••Come prepared to dance in comfort- piano accompanist will be provided. some minor action sequences); is a able clothes and sneakers or jazz shoes. Bring pix & resumes, stapled together. quiet and thoughtful person; her family Prepare for hip-hop combination. Bring ••Salary pending; currently $944/wk. is her life; she is highly intelligent; she DANCERS & a current headshot and resume stapled Equity Short Engagement Touring can do about anything with a computer, together. Prepare 16 bars of a pop/rock Agreement, Category 1.. though she is more likely to be found CHOREOGRAPHERS song not written for a musical, in case doodling; she looks at the sky and sees you are called back to sing. VARIETY ‘Sousatzka’ beauty and un-ending possibility mak- ‘Mamma Mia!,’ Dancers ••Note: The cast should be quirky and ••Casting Equity members in ing astronomy an eternal fascination ••Casting dancers for the nonunion offbeat; we are not seeking obvious “Sousatzka.” and a passion for her; she loves her national tour of “Mamma Mia!” with musical theater performers. Actors who ••Company: Teatro Proscenium, L.P. father unconditionally but often book by Catherine Johnson and music sing and move work best in this show. Staff: Craig Lucas, book; Richard clashes with his neo-traditional rigid & lyrics by Björn Ulvaeus & Benny All artists should have a rock/pop Maltby, Jr., lyrics; David Shire, music; ideals, as she is drawn to the memories Andersson, with additional material by sound and be able to move well. Adrian Noble, dir.; David Caddick & of her mother who subtly kept tradi- Martin Koch and some songs written Nonunion only. Kristen Blodgette, music supervisors; tions of a disregarded past expressing with Stig Anderson. The songs of the ••Pays $550/wk. plus per diem, housing, Brad Haak, music dir.; Graciela Daniele, them in a dying language, in art, faith, pop group ABBA provide the score for transportation. choreo.; Maddie Kelly, assoc. choreo.; philosophy, music and fashion; she and this romantic comedy that contrasts Mungioli Theatricals, Inc., casting. her cultural heritage are like a blossom- the dreams and desires of a young ‘Mickey’s Royal Friendship ••Runs June 7-July 17 in Toronto, Canada. ing flower after a long winter; she will woman about to become a bride with Faire’ ••Seeking—African-American Dance always be wearing a spot of orange or those of her mother, a free spirit of the ••Seeking male and female dancers for Ensemble: males & females, 20+, red colors that stick out of the grey; she 70s who never married. “Mamma Mia!” “Mickey’s Royal Friendship Faire.” African American, African Descent. subtly wars against the cold dehuman- takes place at a taverna on a Greek ••Company: Walt Disney Entertainment. Caucasian Dance Ensemble: males & izing forces of the anti-culture that per- island. Staff: Darla Hayward, casting dir. females, 20+, Caucasian. Sarah: female, vades her world and infects her family; ••Company: Joy Dewing Casting/Work ••Runs at Walt Disney Entertainment in 18-24, Caucasian. Themba Khenketha: though she hardly even realizes she is Light Productions LLC. Staff: Phyllida Lake Buena Vista, FL. male, 18-24, African American, African doing it; her arranged fiancé is an up Lloyd, dir.; Anthony Van Laast, choreo.; ••Seeking—Dancers: male, 18+, all Descent. and coming officer in the government David Holcenberg, music supervisor; ethnicities. ••Auditions will be held March 21 from police force; Destina’s best friend is Nok Martha Banta, assoc. dir.; Janet ••Auditions will be held April 4 at 10 a.m. 2-5:45 p.m. (Equity actors for role of Noi, of South East Asian northern hill Rothermel, assist. choreo.; Sam Yabrow (sign-in, 9-10 a.m.) at Pearl Studios NYC Themba) and March 28 at 10 a.m. tribe decent living in Bangkok, with (Joy Dewing Casting), casting asst. “500”, 500 Eighth Ave., 4th fl., NYC, (Equity male dancers) and at 2 p.m. whom she shares a love of the stars and ••Rehearsals begin Sept. 12, 2016; tech. 10018. A monitor will not be provided. (Equity female dancers) at Pearl Studios connects with illegally through satel- runs Oct. 4-12; runs Oct. 14-June 25 on The producer will run all aspects of this NYC “519”, 519 8th Ave., 12th fl., NYC, lites; when they discover asteroids tour. (Dates are approximate). audition. 10018. headed for the planet, and the world ••Seeking—Ali: female, 18+, all ethnici- ••Provide headshot/resume. All dancers ••Note: While the producer is seeking government is behind it, all of their ties, to play 18-25, Sophie’s friend; will be taught a ballet routine. Selected Equity members only, this is an open conflicts comes to a head. impulsive and fun; should contrast to dancers will move on to an advanced

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jazz routine. Dancers should be ••Prepare 16 bars of an up tempo song, as ••Company: The Actor’s Project NYC. ••In your submission, include an audi- warmed up and ready to begin at the well as 16 bars of a ballad to be sung a Staff: Joe Naples, Duvall O’Steen, tion date selected from the options; time listed. Wear form fitting attire to cappella. You may be asked to harmo- Bobby Holder, and Ann Bonner, co- casting personnel will email you an show your silhouette. Wear appropriate nize with our director. Bring something dirs.; Sam Carner & Derek Gregor, musi- audition request. Add audition@theac-

ballet/jazz shoes. Note: Late arrivals comfortable to change into, as you will cal dirs. torsprojectnyc.com to your contacts to PLAYS will not be accepted. Applicants must be taught a short dance combination by ••Rehearses and performs in winter- ensure the confirmation lands in your be 18+ and authorized to work in the our choreographer on site. For ques- spring 2016 in NYC. inbox. Prepare a one-minute contempo- United States. For more info, visit www. tions, call James at (212) 802-7436. ••Seeking—Actors & Singers Seeking rary comedic monologue. Auditions disneyauditions.com. ••Negotiable. Representation Through Showcases & will be done in groups. Producer states: ••Pays $16.53/hr. Walt Disney World Plays: males & females, 18+, all “We suggest (though do not require) Agreement. EOE. ethnicities. monologues from Bobby Holder’s book ••Auditions will be held by appt. March ‘Out of the Blue’ (available on 22 from 2:30-3:30 p.m. (group audition) TheActorsProjectNYC.com, WORKSHOPS at TAPNYC @ Studios 150, 150 W. 46th BobbyHolder.com, Amazon, iBooks, St., Studio 5, NYC, 10019. etc.) or TAPNYC-approved monologues THEME PARKS TCTC Saturday Improv Class ••Send submissions to audition@theac- on the MonologuesToGo.com website.” ••Seeking participants for The Complete torsprojectnyc.com. ••Membership dues are $495/season and RWS & Associates, Theme Park Theatre Company’s Saturday improv ••In your submission, include an audi- include agent/manager coaching, ••Seeking talent for theme park con- class. Artistic director states: “If you tion date selected from the options; resume workshops, branding-yourself tracts throughout the summer of 2016. are looking to become more comfort- casting personnel will email you an workshops, and entry into The Acting- RWS produces the live entertainment able on stage, launch a career in com- audition request. Add audition@the- Career Seminar, where company mem- for several theme parks across the edy, hone your acting skills, or just actorsprojectnyc.com to your contacts bers meet with a commercial agent, a country, including the mainstage want to have fun, then we have the to ensure the confirmation lands in legit agent, and a talent manager. Country Show at Hersheypark, which class for you. The Saturday improv your inbox. Prepare a one-minute Possible pay provided; actors cast in will be directed and choreographed by class is open to both members and non- contemporary comedic monologue. company plays share a percent of the Richard J. Hinds. Senior casting direc- members of TCTC. Like our company Auditions will be done in groups. profits (you must be an accepted mem- tor states: “RWS & Associates is an classes, you can join the Saturday after- Producer states: “We suggest (though ber to participate). EMMY Award-winning full-service noon improv class at any time. This do not require) monologues from entertainment production company class incorporates the fundamentals of Bobby Holder’s book ‘Out of the Blue’ located in New York City. RWS & improvisation, making you more confi- (available on TheActorsProjectNYC. Associates provides custom entertain- dent and willing to say ‘yes’ as a per- com, BobbyHolder.com, Amazon, ment programming for clients includ- former. We believe that actors learn by iBooks, etc.) or TAPNYC-approved SOUTHERN ing Holland America Line, Hard Rock playing truthfully. Therefore, this monologues on the MonologuesToGo. Resorts, Hersheypark, and Westfield course helps to build your confidence com website.” Properties. RWS & Associates is North through enjoyable games and exercises ••Membership dues are $495/season and America’s largest provider of branded to create comedic and honest moments include agent/manager coaching, CALIFORNIA stage shows and experiences.” on stage. TCTC casts students in the resume workshops, branding-yourself ••Company: RWS & Associates. Staff: Saturday Improv Class in company workshops, and entry into The Acting- Franklyn Warfield, senior casting dir. shows. No audition required.” Career Seminar, where company mem- ••Rehearses and performs in summer ••Company: The Complete Theatre bers meet with a commercial agent, a 2016. Dates and locations vary per park. Company. Staff: Annie Ward, artistic legit agent, and a talent manager. ••Seeking—Singers, Singer/Dancers, dir. Possible pay provided; actors cast in PLAYS Musicians: males & females, 18-35, all ••Saturday improv class runs 1-2:30 p.m. company plays share a percent of the ethnicities. for ten weeks at 311 W. 43rd St., NYC. profits (you must be an accepted mem- ‘Chinglish’ ••Auditions will be held by appt. March ••Seeking—Students of Improv: 18+, all ber to participate). ••Casting Equity actor for “Chinglish.” 23 (singers, singer/dancers, musicians) ethnicities. ••Company: Community Asian Theatre at RWS Studios in Long Island City, ••Seeking submissions from NY. ‘Pushing Boundaries!’ of the Sierra (CATS). Staff: Lisa Moon, Queens, 37-12 35th St., Long Island City, ••Send submissions to annieward@ ••Casting early for “Pushing artistic dir. NY, 11101. tctheatrecompany.com. Boundaries!” for The Actor’s Project ••Rehearsals begin Mar. 14; runs Apr. 7- ••To request an audition time, email ••To sign up for the class, register at NYC’s 36th season of full-length the- 30 in Nevada City, CA. (Shows run [email protected]. http://www.completetheatre.net/ atrical showcases of music, scenes, Thurs., Fri. and Sat. evenings, one Sat. Audition preparation details will be saturday-improv-class/. monologues, and sketch comedy, all matinee, and three Sun. matinees.) VARIETY given when appointment is made. If ••No pay. TCTC Saturday Improv class is original works by company writers. ••Seeking—Peter Timms: male, 40-50, unable to attend, email headshot/ $195 for ten weeks. Producer states: “TAPNYC is a com- Caucasian. Note: It’s a plus if you’ve resume and performance reel to cast- pany that assists its members in land- performed this role in the past. [email protected]. No calls. ing agents and getting work through ••Seeking submissions from CA. ••Pays: $500/wk. min. industry showcases and plays. All ••For consideration, submit pix & shows are attended by agents, manag- resumes to [email protected]. ‘The Fabulous 50’s!’ & Untitled GROUPS & ers, and casting directors. Past pro- For more info, visit www.catsweb.org. Children’s Show ductions have been attended by ••Pays $334/wk. Equity Special ••Seeking six performers (three males MEMBERSHIP producers (Broadway, off-Broadway & Appearance Agreement. and three females) for “The Fabulous off-off-Broadway, film, and TV), 50’s!” and an untitled children’s show. COMPANIES agents (commercial and legit), manag- ‘The Merchant of Venice’ ••Company: JRW Productions. Staff: ers, and NY/L.A. casting directors.” ••Casting “The Merchant of Venice,” a James Wilkinson, pres.-exec. prod. ‘Edgy!,’ Last Chance ••Company: The Actor’s Project NYC. romantic comedy with a serious sub- ••Rehearsals begin end of May; runs ••Casting “Edgy!” for The Actor’s Project Staff: Joe Naples, Duvall O’Steen, plot of bigotry and religious intoler- June 18-Sept. 5, 2016 at Six Flags The NYC’s 35th season of full-length theat- Bobby Holder, and Ann Bonner, co- ance. It will be performed in period; Great Escape in Queensbury, NY. rical showcases of music, scenes, dirs.; Sam Carner & Derek Gregor, musi- however, it is a play that addresses the ••Seeking—Singers Who Dance & monologues, and sketch comedy, all cal dirs. problems of current times. Dancers Who Sing: males & females, original works by company writers. ••Rehearses and performs in summer- ••Company: Long Beach Shakespeare 18-35, all ethnicities, with good harmo- Producer states: “TAPNYC is a company fall 2016 in NYC. Company. Staff: Dana Leach, prod.; nization; outgoing with a love of being that assists its members in landing ••Seeking—Actors & Singers Seeking Shakespeare, playwright. onstage who have a professional atti- agents and getting work through indus- Representation Through Showcases: ••Read through Apr. 2 (2 p.m.); rehearses tude, and a strong work ethic; three try showcases and plays. All shows are males & females, 18+, all ethnicities. Apr. 12-14 & Apr. 26-28; rehearses May males and three females. attended by agents, managers, and ••Auditions will be held by appt. March (weeknights, 7-10 p.m.; weekends, 12-5 ••Auditions will be held April 10 from casting directors. Past productions 22 from 2:30-3:30 p.m. (group audition) p.m.); runs May 27-June 18 (Fri. & Sat., 8 12-3 p.m. at Six Flags The Great Escape have been attended by producers and March 28 from 3-4 p.m. (group p.m.; Sun., 2 p.m.; no performance June EVENTS Indoor Waterpark, 1172 Route 9, (Broadway, off-Broadway & off-off- audition) at TAPNYC @ Studios 353, 353 3) in Long Beach, CA. Queensbury, NY, 12804. Broadway, film, and TV), agents (com- W. 48th St., NYC, 10019. ••Seeking—Portia: female, 25-35, all ••Send submissions to mercial and legit), managers, and ••Send submissions to audition@theac- ethnicities, an heiress of Belmont: [email protected]. NY/L.A. casting directors.” torsprojectnyc.com. female, 25-35, flirtatious and playful,

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but also convincingly disguises her- ••Rehearsals begin May 16; runs July 1-31 tenor. Young, eager, innocent, naive, Escondido, CA. Note: No conflicts will self as a scholarly male lawyer. (Fri. at 8 p.m.; Sat. at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m., all-American; not terrified or shy; sin- be accepted with rehearsals or Nerissa: female, 25-35, all ethnicities, and Sun. at 3 p.m.) with possible exten- cere. Bobby: male, 18-30, all ethnicities, performances. Portia’s waiting-gentlewoman, sion through Aug. 7 at Chance Theater baritone. Peter Pan, optimist, mischie- ••Seeking—Jesus: male, 18-30, all ethnic- female, 25-35, playful, a touch in Anaheim, CA. vous, funny, clever, has a flair, charm- ities, rock tenor up to high E. Judas: “naughty.”. Jessica: female, 20-30, all ••Seeking—Zach: male, 25-40, all ethnici- ing yet is “twisted and demented”; male, 18-30, all ethnicities, rock tenor ethnicities, Shylock’s daughter, ties, director-choreographer, worka- WASPy. Al: male, 18-30, all ethnicities, up to high D. Mary : female, 18-40, all female, 20-30, romantic, defiant, holic, egotist, authoritative, driven; baritone. Macho, aggressive, knows ethnicities, alto, low G to C belt. Annas: impulsive, self-conscious. Lorenzo: manipulative, powerful, has an ele- Zach, street tough, married, adores his male, 18-40, all ethnicities, high A. male, 20-30, all ethnicities, although a gance; contained, secure, steady, cool, wife, Kristine; from the Bronx. Caiaphas : male, 18-40, all ethnicities, Christian, he is in love with Shylock’s laid-back; confident, direct; ambitious Ensemble: males & females, 18-45, all low F to high F. Pilate: male, 18-40, all

MUSICALS daughter, Jessica; male, 20-30, roman- and forceful, yet charismatic and mas- ethnicities, female vocal range: B below ethnicities, baritone with high G or B. tic, privileged, conspiratorial. culine. Dancer is a plus. Non-singing middle C to high E. Male vocal range: B Peter: male, 18-40, all ethnicities, high Bassanio: male, 25-35, all ethnicities, role. Larry: male, 25-40, all ethnicities, just below one octave below middle C baritone - high G. Simon: male, 18-40, a Venetian gentleman, suitor to Portia, Zach’s assistant; strong dancer, can to E above middle C. Seeking male and all ethnicities, high Ab. Herod and male, 25-35, good-hearted spendthrift, take over with authority, protective of female dancers who sing for all ensem- Priests: male, 18-40, all ethnicities. a gambler, a dreamer. Gratiano: male, Cassie, liaison between her and Zach; ble and also principal roles, including ••Auditions will be held March 28 at 9:30 25-35, all ethnicities, Bassanio’s responsible. Tenor. Cassie: female, understudies/cut dancers in “A Chorus a.m. at Welk Resort Theatre, 8860 friend, Nerissa’s lover; male, 25-35, 20-35, all ethnicities, mezzo/belter. Line.” All must be strong dancers and Lawrence Welk Dr., Escondido, CA, class-clown-type, talks to hear him- Ex-girlfriend of Zach, was his protege, a singers. 92026. self, playfully pedantic, bigoted. dancing star on Broadway; now realizes ••Auditions will be held March 28 at 7 ••No submissions accepted; must attend Prince of Morocco: male, 30-40, she just wants to do what she loves; p.m. and March 30 at 7 p.m. at Chance audition call. Note: Dancers will not be African American, South Asian, womanly, has star quality; excellent tri- Theater, 5522 E. La Palma Ave., seen without singing first. Middle Eastern, a suitor to Portia, ple threat. Sheila: female, 25-40, all Anaheim, CA, 92807. ••Pays $10/hr. (rehearsals) and $20- male, 30-40, African-American or ethnicities, alto, excellent part singer. ••Prepare 30-45 seconds of contempo- $22.50/hr. based on role for perfor- Middle Eastern, macho, magnificent, Ex-showgirl, yet ballet trained; has rary musical theater from the last 40 mances (approx $350- $400/wk.). sexy. Prince of Arragon: male, 30-40, worked for Zach; tough exterior, covers years; selections not from the produc- Possible housing for L.A. area and all ethnicities, a suitor to Portia, male, up her insecurity, vulnerable, willful, tion preferred. Provide sheet music for beyond actors. 30-40, arrogant, Latin-lover-type, a strong, witty, playful; aging, and can be accompanist. Bring a headshot and kind of extreme Ricardo Montalban. sarcastic; statuesque. Val: female, resume. For more info, visit http:// ‘The Wiz’ Launcelot Gobbo: male, 20-35, all eth- 25-40, all ethnicities, mezzo/belter. chancetheater.com/auditions-2/. Actors ••Casting Actors’ Repertory Theatre of nicities, male, 20-35, a clever servant; Sassy, funny, sexy, saucy; sure of her- can also email their pictures and Simi’s production of “The Wiz: The witty, physically agile. Solanio: male, self, knows what she wants; ambitious; resumes to casting01@chancetheater. Super Soul Musical ‘Wonderful Wizard 20-40, all ethnicities, male, 20-40, strong belt. Diana: female, 18-30, com by Mar. 25 for an audition of Oz.’” Synopsis: “The Wiz” is a glori- gentlemen thug, politician-type. Hispanic, mezzo/belter. Puerto Rican. appointment. ous musical retelling of Frank Baum’s Salario: male, 20-40, all ethnicities, Passionate, confident, appealing ••Pays: $550 total for the production run “Wonderful Wizard of Oz” set in the gentleman thug, politician-type. energy; Latin fire, spunky; determined; of 22 performances. context of African-American culture. ••Auditions will be held by appt. March excellent singer. Judy: female, 18-30, all With an infectious funky soul score and 19 from 12-5 p.m. and March 23 from 6-9 ethnicities, mezzo. Nervous, scatter- ‘Grey Gardens,’ CTG/Ahmanson lyrics by Charlie Smalls, “The Wiz” p.m. at The Richard Goad Theatre, 4250 brained, gawky, warm, and hopeful. ••Casting “Grey Gardens.” brought renewed relevance to a time- 1/2 Atlantic Ave., Long Beach, CA, Kristine: female, 18-30, all ethnicities, ••Company: Center Theatre Group. Staff: less classic. The 1975 Broadway produc- 90807. apparent non-singer, mezzo/alto. Michael Ritchie, artistic dir.; Douglas C. tion was like nothing Broadway had ••Send submissions to simplydanarae@ Married to Al, good dancer, can’t sing; Baker, producing dir.; Doug Wright, ever seen, and ultimately won seven aol.com. nervous, a beauty, dependent on her playwright; Scott Frankel, composer; Tony Awards, including Best Musical ••Prepare two contrasting husband. Maggie: female, 18-30, all Michael Korie, lyricist; Michael Wilson, and Best Score. Shakespearean monologues, each ethnicities, mezzo, excellent part dir.; Meg Fister, casting dir. (L.A.). ••Company: Actors’ Repertory Theatre under one minute. Note any singer. Has an honesty, softness, sim- ••Rehearsals begin June 10; runs July of Simi. Staff: Jan Glasband, artistic dir. Shakespeare training or experience in plicity; her father was in the service 9-Aug. 15 in L.A. ••Rehearsals begin Apr. 17; runs June your submission. Bring your headshot and never home; created a fantasy ••Seeking—George Gould Strong: male, 4-July 10 (Fri. & Sat. at 8 p.m. and Sun. and resume to audition. world for herself. Daddy’s girl; over the 40-49, Caucasian. Brooks Sr/Jr: male, at 2 p.m.) at the Simi Valley Cultural ••No pay. hurt, yet fragile and vulnerable; high 30-39, African American. Jacquiline Arts Center, 3050 Los Angeles Ave., belt. Bebe: female, 18-30, all ethnici- Bouvier: female, 12, Caucasian. Lee Simi Valley, CA. ties, mezzo/belter, excellent part Bouvier: female, 8, Caucasian. ••Seeking—Dorothy: female, 16-25, singer. Confident, eager, newcomer to ••Equity Principal Auditions will be held African American, Ethnically New York; enthusiastic with a determi- March 21 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (sign-in, 9 Ambiguous / Mixed Race, must look/ MUSICALS nation; Jewish. Connie: female, 18-30, a.m.; lunch, 1-2 p.m.) at Music Center play 13-16; range: mezzo soprano, Asian, mezzo/belter. Asian. Has been Annex, 601 West Temple St., Los G3-B5; bright-eyed, energetic, curious, ‘A Chorus Line’ an assistant to Zach, has been around Angeles, CA, 90012. EPA Rules are in adventurous. Aunt Em: female, 35-42, ••Casting “A Chorus Line,” the musical. the block; confident, energetic, sea- effect. A monitor will be provided. African American, Ethnically Synopsis: In an empty theater, on a bare soned; needs to be short--4’10”; sensi- ••Prepare 16 bars of a song (similar genre Ambiguous / Mixed Race, range: mezzo stage, casting for a new Broadway tive about her size. Mike: male, 18-30, preferred). Short side from show, avail- soprano, G3-C5; Dorothy’s aunt; life has musical is almost complete. For 17 all ethnicities, tenor. Italian, street- able when signing in. Note: L.A. local not been easy for her and promises lit- dancers, this audition is the chance of a wise, has a temper, cocky; last of 12 hires only - must live within 50 miles of tle else; harsh towards Dorothy at lifetime. It’s what they’ve worked for— kids; had to defend himself against the Ahmanson Theatre; open to all times, but acts out of love. Uncle Henry: with every drop of sweat, every hour of name-calling; tap and acrobat a plus. types, all ethnicities, and actors with male, 40-50, African American, training, every day of their lives. It’s Richie: male, 18-30, African American, disabilities unless otherwise noted; Ethnically Ambiguous / Mixed Race, the one opportunity to do what they’ve tenor. African-American. Confident, discount parking available in the Music range: non-singing; Dorothy’s uncle; always dreamed—to have the chance to enthusiastic, proud, energetic. Don: Center Garage. For more info, visit physically run-down from years of hard dance. This is “A Chorus Line,” the male, 18-30, all ethnicities, baritone. www.centertheatregroup.org. work on the farm; often acts as the musical for everyone who’s ever had a Married, two kids, practical, from the ••Pays $1,385/wk. Equity LORT Non-Rep voice of reason towards Aunt Em. dream and put it all on the line. Midwest, not a complicated guy, Contract. Addaperle: female, 21-40, all ethnici- Director states: “Funny and exhilarat- dependable, realistic, logical; high bari- ties, age flexible; range: mezzo- ing, yet raw and personal at its core, we tone. Paul: male, 18-30, Hispanic, bari- ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ soprano, F3-C5; good Witch of the are going to bring new life to this tone. Puerto Rican. Secretive, shy, ••Casting “Jesus Christ Superstar.” North; has magic powers that don’t groundbreaking show that lifted the introvert, sensitive; strong dancer; ••Company: Welk Resort Theatre. Staff: always pan out as well as she would like veil on the anonymous faces behind the ashamed and trapped by his past; Joshua Carr, prod.; Ray Limon, dir./ them to. Scarecrow: male, 25-40, all stars, and uncovered a heart-rending friend of Diane; quiet, shy, introverted, choreo.; Justin Gray, musical dir. ethnicities, age flexible; range: tenor, truth about what drives artists yester- gay. Mark: male, 18-30, all ethnicities, ••Rehearsals begin Apr. 22; runs May D3-A4; tired of being a scarecrow and day and today.” tenor. Young, eager, innocent, naive, 20-Aug. 10, Thurs., Sat., and Sun. mati- the prospect of not going anywhere; ••Company: The Chance Theater. Staff: all-American; not terrified or shy; sin- nees at 1 p.m. and Thurs., Sat., evenings embarks on the journey to see The Wiz Kelly Todd, dir. cere. Greg: male, 18-30, all ethnicities, at 8 p.m. at the Welk Theatre in in hopes he can provide a brain. Tin

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Man: male, 25-40, all ethnicities, age Richard Linklater’s “Before” Trilogy, 40s, two will be younger, will be fea- flexible; range: baritone, E3-A4; lost all “Certified Copy,” and the works of tured in two of the biggest scenes of the his limbs to a cursed axe; joins in the Derek Cianfrance and Drake Doremus. film and have the chance to work journey in hopes the Wiz will provide ••Company: Real Human Being AUDITION alongside Hollywood actors James him a heart because “it isn’t enough to Productions. Staff: Matthew Grifferty, Franco and Topher Grace. Women: be good-looking.” Lion: male, 25-40, all prod.-dir.-writer. female, 20-40, Caucasian, African ethnicities, age flexible; range: bari- ••Rehearses towards the end of Apr.; HIGHLIGHTS American, some roles will be featured tone, G2-Bb4; travels around the jungle shoots in May/June in L.A. CALIFORNIA on-camera, others will be background scaring people, but has “a yellow streak ••Seeking—Sadie: female, 20-30, all eth- Fri. Mar. 18 extras. Men #2: male, 20-30, Caucasian, a mile wide”; joins in the journey to see nicities, it’s Friday night and Sadie has ‘The Last Crow’ African American, two featured and the Wiz to gain some courage. abandoned what inhibition she might more background extras. ‘Anna’ (also 3/19) Gatekeeper: male, 30-60, all ethnici- have to pursue John; bold, charming, ••Seeking submissions from CA. ties, age flexible; range: non-singing; and casually funny, she can’t tell if he ‘Lone Dinner’ ••Apply on Backstage.com. guards the gate to the Emerald City. can’t take a hint or just isn’t interested; ‘Motionless’ (also 3/19) ••Send your submission by March 17. • The Wiz: male, 30-50, African in time we learn of all her infinite com- ‘Confession’ •No pay, but lunch and wardrobe American, Ethnically Ambiguous / plexity; if you’re capable of seeing provided. Mixed Race, age flexible; range: tenor, beyond the woman in the red dress, ‘Out Of Sight, Out Of Mind’ C3-A4; all-powerful leader over the you might be Sadie. Abby: female, ‘Assembled Smiles’ land of Oz; his true identity is an 21-25, all ethnicities, Abby and John Sat. Mar. 19 ••Casting “Assembled Smiles,” a student enigma. Evillene: males & females, have dated casually for a great length of film. ‘Self-Help’

30-45, African American, Ethnically time, but after she finally decides she ••Company: Chapman University. Staff: FILM Ambiguous / Mixed Race, age flexible; cares where “they’re” going, she comes Kingsman Shakespeare Festival 2016 Derek Lein, dir.-writer. range: alto, Bb3-Db5; Wicked Witch of to learn more about what has kept John ‘The Merchant of Venice’ (also 3/23) ••Shoots Apr. 24 (day shoot) at Chapman the West; low-down evil; not a kind from taking their relationship forward; University in L.A. ‘Absolute Zero…’ (also 3/20) bone in her body or kind thought in her we meet her in their “break-up, having ••Seeking—Sam: males & females, 35-55, rotten mind. This role can be played in never gotten together” conversation; all ethnicities, a grieving widower drag. Lord High Underling: male, she is feminine but casually invokes Sun. Mar. 20 whose contempt for the system makes 28-40, all ethnicities, non-singing; more masculine conversational traits; ‘Everybody Plays’ it difficult for him/her to conform; weak coward; Evillene’s number one. somewhat awkward but deeply felt; struggles to mask jaded exasperation Winged Monkey: males & females, reserved but determined. Elizabeth: ‘Legally Blonde’ for the system, despite the risk it puts 25-35, all ethnicities, non-singing; ser- female, 18-30, all ethnicities, after a him/her in; remembers life before the vant of the Wicked Witch of the West, recent break-up, Elizabeth has allowed Mon. Mar. 21 dystopia and fights against the need to summoned to do her bidding; the mere herself to dip her toes into the water of fully express himself/herself and honor ‘Grey Gardens,’ CTG/Ahmanson mention of him brings fear. Adult & dating apps; two dull and disappoint- his/her deceased spouse. Note: Role is Children’s Ensemble: males & females, ing dates behind her, she meets John open male and female submissions. 10-55, all ethnicities, Pit Singers (seated without great expectation but still Tues. Mar. 22 Government Official: males & females, with orchestra), Tornado (dancers), retaining the deep-seated hope of a ‘Blitzkrieg’ 25-35, all ethnicities, a preppy Munchkins (Children), Crows, romantic; soon they find themselves in employee for the government’s Kalidahs, Poppies, Field Mice, Emerald one of the most engaging conversations “Department Of Vitality,” which City Citizens, Soldier Messenger. Note: of their lives; as fiercely intelligent as Weds. Mar. 23 assesses individuals’ mental states; Children’s ensemble will be comprised she is plain-spoken, Elizabeth displays ‘#NOFILTER’ loves his/her job, as he/she believes it of six dancer/singers with a prerequi- a measured grace somewhat contrast- legitimately does a lot of people good; site of considerable stage performance. ing our other two female leads; she is feels the stale jokes given to him/her Yellow Brick Road: males & females, calculating, like John; very much her- For the full auditions calendar, are the epitome of highbrow humor; 18-35, all ethnicities, four dancing/sing- self, but very much a picture of herself visit backstage.com/auditions has little to no memory of life before ing actors combine to create the Yellow as well. the dystopia, thus willingly conforms. Brick Road; metaphorically represents ••Seeking submissions from CA. Note: Role is open male and female the road Dorothy travels down, encour- ••Send submissions to just@arealhu- submissions. aging her along the way. manbeing.com. subtle, nobody is left wondering how ••Seeking submissions from CA. ••Auditions will be held by appt. April 5 ••Producer states: “As noted in the syn- she really feels; takes the time to dress ••Apply on Backstage.com. from 7-10 p.m. (singing audition only), opsis, this shoot will be striving for well, not out of vanity, but because it’s ••No pay. April 6 from 7-10 p.m. (singing audition realism both in its production values civilized; she knows, without doubt, only) and April 7 from 7-10 p.m. (sing- and acting. As such, it would be fantas- that women are the better of the two ‘Degrees’ ing audition only) at Simi Valley tic if you could attach a brief cover let- sexes; she never has and never will ••Casting a USC Graduate Production Cultural Arts Center, 3050 Los Angeles ter speaking to some aspects of your understand why people keep pets. Thesis Film, “Degrees,” in which three Ave., Simi Valley, CA, 93065. personality and ‘artistic’ ambition, ••Seeking submissions from CA. interlinking chapters explore how fate ••Send submissions to jgartdept@sbc- which might demonstrate your suit- ••Apply on Backstage.com. and destiny connect our lives together global.net. ability for this project.” ••Provide video reels, if possible. a little more closely than we might like. ••This is a singing audition only. Be pre- ••The producers plan to apply for the ••Credit, copy, and meals provided. ••Company: USC. Staff: Laurence pared to sing 16-32 bars of a Broadway SAG-AFTRA Ultra Low Budget Zanelli, prod. show tune of a similar genre (with a Agreement. ••Shooting Mar. 26 & 27, Apr. 2 & 3, 9 & funky, soulful style). Choosing a selec- 10, with potential pick ups Apr. 16 & 17 tion from the production is acceptable. in L.A. Sheet music is preferable; an accompa- STUDENT FILMS ••Seeking—Sarah: female, 30-50, all eth- nist will be provided. nicities, a loving individual who has ••No pay. SHORT FILMS ‘A Dry September’ come to the end of her tether. She is ••Casting “A Dry September,” a UCLA tired from taking care of her mother ‘A Lovely Afternoon’ short film based on William Faulkner’s (who exhibits symptoms of dementia) ••Casting “A Lovely Afternoon,” a short short story of the same name. This proj- and needs some time on her own. She’s film. Casting Director states: “Vangard ect is executive produced by James finding it difficult to define her own FEATURE FILMS Films is a community network of story- Franco. Synopsis: Under the oppressive life, and live for herself, engulfed in the tellers leading the way in new develop- heat of summer 1933, the town of lives of others. Alice: female, 30-50, all ‘Back to the Start’ ments and ideas dedicated to shooting Jefferson, Mississippi is ready to boil ethnicities, a nurse, who takes great ••Casting “Back to the Start” (working short films with no budget. Dreams are over an alleged attack between a black care of others with her inescapable cha- title), a feature film. Synopsis: “Back to our reality.” man and a white woman. risma, and influential calm, priding the Start” is about conversations a ••Company: Bryan JD Casting. Staff: ••Company: UCLA. Staff: Andrea herself on her work. Her relationship young man has with three women over Bryan Dietzman, casting dir. Massaro, prod.; James Franco, exec. with her husband, Richard, is difficult, the course of 24 hours. Each conversa- ••Shoots Mar. 20 in Los Feliz, L.A. prod. as they both struggle to connect with tion traverses the emotional landscapes ••Seeking—Betsy: female, 65-85, ••Shoots Mar. 24 & 26 in L.A. each other, but not through the lack of of connections ephemeral, imagined, Caucasian, likes to be right, very opin- ••Seeking—Men #1: male, 20-40, trying. Richard: male, 30-50, all ethnic- missed, and remembered, in the vein of ionated, and though her expression is Caucasian, two extras will be in their ities, from the outside, and from first

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impressions, Richard appears a charis- ••Shoots April 4-5 in L.A. the Eastern Caribbean. full potential as a human is never real- matic and confident man. Internally, he ••Seeking—Airline Passenger - Mother: ••Seeking—Dyanne: female, 21-27, all ized in this play, because he was exiled struggles to communicate, leading to a female, 29-50, all ethnicities, a smart, ethnicities. to the second floor, really wants to stale marriage to wife, Alice, and a resourceful traveler with a knack for ••Auditions will be held March 17 at 10 meet “a nice girl” but it’s not going

PLAYS rather flat existence that he feels technology and a need to be on time. a.m. (vocal call) at The Performing Arts great, the actor playing this part also trapped in. Mrs. Thompson: female, Airline Passenger - Father: male, 28-50, Center, 7735 N Sepulveda Blvd., Van plays a handful of other small roles. 50+, all ethnicities, Sarah’s Mom. She all ethnicities, a smart, resourceful trav- Nuys, CA, 91406. Coffee Shop Girl: female, 18-28, all eth- exhibits signs of dementia, but has eler with a knack for technology and a ••If unable to attend open call, email nicities, a teenager working at a nearby moments of wonderful clarity, that need to be on time. Airline Passenger [email protected] with the subject coffee shop chain, friendly, but also penetrate more deeply than she is Child: male, 7-14, all ethnicities. Airline Line: MDQ NCL [Insert Role Here]. moody, somewhere between high aware. Passenger Child: female, 8-16, all eth- ••Pays $1,200/wk. min. school graduation and finishing her ••Seeking submissions from CA. nicities. Airline Employee: male, 18-50, second semester at a community col- ••Send submissions to [email protected]. all ethnicities. Airline Employee: lege, intends to transfer to State as soon ••No pay. female, 18-45, all ethnicities. Airport as she figures out what she wants to Personnel/Passengers: males & females, study, not very driven or academically ‘Ne Pleurez Pas’ 18+, all ethnicities. Businessman: male, NORTHERN inclined, so this could be a really long ••Casting “Ne Pleurez Pas,” in which an 25-60, all ethnicities, A frequent traveler time, sometimes, she thinks it might be injured ballet dancer struggles with her on a business trip with a very important okay to just figure out how to transfer injury and grieves for her lost future. meeting to attend. Businesswoman: to an artisanal coffee shop and just do ••Company: University of Southern female, 24-55, all ethnicities, A frequent CALIFORNIA that for a while, kind of dumb, but then

FILM California. Staff: Kayla Binder, prod. traveler on a business trip with a very unexpectedly brilliant, the actor play- ••Shoots Mar. 20 in L.A. important meeting to attend. ing this part also plays a handful of ••Seeking—Ballet Dancer Extras: female, ••Seeking submissions from CA. other small roles. Australian 18-30, Caucasian, practicing as the lead ••Send submissions to dsmight@live- Co-Worker: male, 28+, all ethnicities, as dancer walks into the studio for the person.com. close to exotic as the start-up gets, first time in hopes that her injury has ••Include links to previous work and PLAYS smart, he’s sort of treated as an ador- healed enough; must have some train- video reels in your submission. able movie animal, the type who would ing in ballet and have own gear. Submissions without links or videos ‘Adventures in Tech/Pillow wear cowboy boots to work, isn’t really ••Seeking submissions from CA. will not be reviewed. Submissions from Talk’ chatty but loves to take the wind out of ••Apply on Backstage.com. NYC will be reviewed. ••Casting “Adventures in Tech/Pillow co-worker’s sails when he knows he can ••Include video/reel of dance ability if ••Pay provided. Talk,” a new play by Stuart Bousel. bullseye the move, secretly he is deeply available. ••Company: Piano Fight. Staff: Allison existential, recently married, no chil- ••No pay, but credit, and craft services Page, dir.; Kate Jones Butler, casting dren, to another young professional, provided. SAG Student Film dir. they had a Star Wars themed wedding,

COMMERCIAL Agreement. ••Rehearsals will begin in late May. the actor playing this part also plays a CRUISE LINES Performances run late June, in San handful of other small roles. Female ‘Silver’ Francisco, CA. Engineer: female, 28+, all ethnicities, ••Casting “Silver,” a student film. ‘Million Dollar Quartet,’ ••Seeking—Stuart: male, 18+, all ethnici- excellent at her job, in a field heavily Synopsis: Andrew, a photographer, has Norwegian Cruise Line ties, a playwright, working as an office dominated by men - which doesn’t been married to Julia for 24 years. ••Casting “Million Dollar Quartet.” manager at a start-up, observant, ana- bother her, but it can be kind of lonely, Although they lose passion for their Company states: “The hit musical with lytical, a processor, constantly juggling a later addition to the start-up, she has relationship, Andrew still remains loyal productions in New York, Chicago and the desire to be intimate with everyone that extra hurdle of trying to fit into the to Julia. touring across North America, is now with the desire to be entirely aloof, local culture, a deeply thoughtful per- ••Company: Art Center College of seeking actors to sail aboard Norwegian treats everyone but Cody as if they are son, she tempers her co-workers with a Design. Staff: Shangshi Chen, casting Cruise Lines. On December 4, 1956, an the subject of an anthropological study, degree of dry wit that makes it clear dir. auspicious twist of fate brought Johnny but is also the kind of person that if he she’s not there to be the mom, she is a ••Rehearsal date TBD (flexible); shoots Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, and was making a nature documentary huge “Star Wars” fan, never apologies, April 8-11 in L.A. Elvis Presley together. The place was would not be able to stop himself from but occasionally deflects in a way that ••Seeking—Andrew: male, 45-59, Sun Records’ storefront studio in saving the baby rabbits from predators reminds you she’s aware of herself in Caucasian, a 49-year-old photographer; Memphis. The man who made it hap- even though that’s not how nature the room, and is still trying to decide introverted, shy, and not confident; pen was Sam Phillips, the ‘Father of intended it. Co-Worker: male, 18+, how she feels about the room, doesn’t believes in God, has a high moral law, Rock and Roll,’ who discovered them Caucasian, a salesman at the start-up, feel you need to know if she’s dating VARIETY and likes to listen to pure music, espe- all. The four young musicians united excellent at his job, and Alpha male anybody or married, the actor playing cially cello. Eve: female, 20-30, for the only time in their careers for an (but you know... Jewish and from this part also plays a handful of other Caucasian, a sexy, intelligent model; impromptu recording that has come to California so sort of faking it), loud small roles. Cody: male, 18+, all ethnici- flirts with the photographer, but after be known as one of the greatest rock talker, bright, a natural born debater, ties, an artist, Stuart’s boyfriend, he the photo shoot, she begins to fall in jam sessions of all time. Norwegian he’s the king of Devil’s Advocate and spends the entire play in bed (because love with him. Cruise Line is committed to raising the enjoys argument for argument’s sake, that’s the only place Stuart ever seems ••Seeking submissions from CA. bar on what can be expected from at- but in an entirely unmalicious way that to see his boyfriend), excellent at video ••Send submissions to ryanoyez@gmail. sea entertainment. We can and do becomes endearing once you realize games, along with dispensing advice, com. deliver A-list productions with amazing how smart and desperate for stimula- social commentary, and perceiving ••In your submission, include a photo directors like Warren Carlyle, Patti tion he is, he is married, with a baby, reality in a way that often has nothing and demo reel. Wilcox, and Tiger Martina, with com- the actor who plays this part also plays to do with ‘reality’, the most entirely ••Pays: $100/day. petitive salaries and professional work- a handful of other small roles. himself person who has ever lived, ing environments (and of course, the Recruiter: female, 18+, all ethnicities, would heal the whole world with hugs bonus of cruising to some of the world’s excellent at her job, an over-sharer, she and slaps, the actor playing this part most beautiful destinations!). It’s an uses honesty to disarm people, size only plays Cody, cause there’s only one exciting time to become a part of the them up, and then either elevate them Cody in the world. ONLINE COMMERCIALS Norwegian family.” to the place she thinks they belong- or ••Auditions will be held by appt. March ••Company: Daryl Eisenberg Casting. destroy them, must make a conscious 20 from 1-5 p.m. at PianoFight, 144 & PROMOS Staff: Eric Schaeffer, dir.; Scott effort to use her powers for good (which Taylor S, San Francisco, CA, 94118. Weinstein, assoc. dir.; Colin Escott & she loves about herself), no insecurities ••Send submissions to adventuresin- Tech Company Web Promo Floyd Mutrux, book; Chuck Mead, - she doesn’t have time for them, loves [email protected]. ••Casting three short videos as part of a musical arrangements & supervision; every single one of her clients, but in a ••No pay. web promo for a tech company. Robert Dean Hertenstein, dir. enter- sort of passive, unspecific way, the Producer states: “Our new app can help tainment production, NCL; Richard actor playing this part also plays a ‘Cahoots’ airline customers overcome flight Ambrose, VP entertainment, NCL; Kai handful of other small roles. Other ••Casting “Cahoots,” a comedy. delays, missed connections, and other Carrier, production casting, NCL; Daryl Co-Worker: male, 18+, all ethnicities, a ••Company: Santa Clara Players. Staff: problems in a jiffy.” Eisenberg, casting dir. tech writer, well-intentioned, friendly, Bill Starr, dir. ••Company: LP. Staff: Danny Smight, ••Itinerary: Norwegian Escape, ports cheerful, and just a tiny bit clueless in a ••Performances May 27-June 18, in Santa multimedia prod. every week in Miami; 7-day cruises to way that’s endearing, very likable, his Clara, CA.

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••Seeking—All Roles: males & females, ••Sides provided. Casting notes: “If you Ambiguous / Mixed Race, Mob girl- [email protected] (Mon., 20-60, all ethnicities. are new to theatre, don’t be intimidated friend that can sing American Tues., Thurs., Fri., 3-6 p.m.) or (415) ••Auditions will be held March 21 from - we will guide you through the Songbook/Standards/Doo Wop. 255-8205, ext. 105; email preferred. 7-9 p.m. and March 22 from 7-9 p.m. at process.” ••Seeking submissions from CA. ••Prepare two songs from the Golden

Triton Museum, Hall Pavilion, 1505 ••Stipend. ••For consideration, San Francisco Bay Age of B’way: Cole Porter, Rodgers & PLAYS Warburton, Santa Clara, CA, 94118. area actors submit headshot and resume Hart, the Gershwins, etc. Sondheim ••Send submissions to santaclaraplay- ‘The Sopranos Last Supper’ to [email protected]. and Jerry Herman are okay. No rock [email protected]. ••Casting “The Sopranos Last Supper,” ••Pay provided. musicals or Andrew Lloyd Webber. One ••Stipend. an interactive comedy dinner produc- classic ballad and one character/com- tion spoof of the HBO series “The ‘Twelfth Night’ edy song. Be prepared to sing the entire ‘Terror-Rama II: Prom Night’ Sopranos.” ••Casting Shakespeare’s “Twelfth song. Note: The audition location is

••Casting “Terror-Rama II: Prom ••Company: Tailgate Productions. Staff: Night.” walking distance from Muni/BART MUSICALS Night,” a bloody, grindhouse-style Ray Galindo, prod. ••Company: Actors Ensemble of (CivicCenter). There is metered/lot double-feature presented live on stage. ••Rehearsals begin April 3; opens May 21 Berkeley. Staff: Michael R. Cohen, dir. parking (expensive). For more info, Project description: “’Terror-Rama, a in San Francisco, CA. ••Performances to be held Aug. 20-Sept. visit www.42ndStMoon.org. Horror Theatre Double Feature,’ is a ••Seeking—Tony Baratone: male, 35-55, 5, in Berkeley, CA. ••Minimum pending. Equity Bay Area new-play incubator that commissions Caucasian, Hispanic, Ethnically ••Seeking—Viola: female, 20-35, all eth- Theatre Contract. two new horror-themed plays every Ambiguous / Mixed Race, head of fam- nicities, role requires singing. Orsino: two years. Each pair of plays goes ily, mob boss, a no non-sense wise guy male, 20-35, all ethnicities, role ‘Assassins: The Musical’ through a year of development includ- type, but with a sense of humor; very requires singing. Olivia: female, 20-40, ••Casting “Assassins: The Musical,” by ing readings, dramaturgical meetings, heavy East Coast accent and over-the- all ethnicities, role requires singing. Stephen Sondheim. and writing workshops, leading up to a top character. Carmine Junior: male, Sebastion: male, 20-40, all ethnicities, ••Company: Los Altos Stage Company. public reading/fundraiser. Then 50-75, Caucasian, Hispanic, Ethnically role requires singing. Malvolio: female, Staff: Lee Ann Payne, dir.; Katie another year of revision and work- Ambiguous / Mixed Race, Tony’s uncle; 30-60, all ethnicities. Feste: males & Coleman, music dir.; Dan Wilson, cast- shops culminates in a fully staged pro- thinks he still runs the family, always females, 20-60, all ethnicities, role ing dir. duction, usually mounted in October adding his two cents on everything and requires singing. Sir Toby Belch: males ••Rehearsals begin mid-July; runs Sept. for maximum Halloween-y goodness! causing friction; has been having prob- & females, 30-60, all ethnicities. Maria: 1-25 (Weds.-Sun.) in Los Altos, CA. This year’s double-feature includes lems with his memory. East Coast female, 20-50, all ethnicities. ••Seeking—The Balladeer: male, 18+, all ‘Purity’ by Claire Ann Rice and ‘Sexy accent. Silvio: male, 30-50, Caucasian, ••Auditions will be held by appt. April 2 ethnicities, C3-G4, guitar/banjo playing Vampire Academy’ by Anthony R. Hispanic, Ethnically Ambiguous / and April 3 at John Hinkel Park ability is a bonus, a folk singer, narrator- Miller.” Mixed Race, consigliere, right-hand Amphitheatre, Berkeley, CA, 94118. type character, his lines are all sung, and ••Company: Awesome Theatre. man to Tony; the more reasonable wise ••Send submissions to auditions@aeof- he represents the voice of America. The ••Performances run October-November, guy in the family; East coast accent and berkeley.org. Proprietor: males & females, 18+, all eth- in San Francisco, CA. very animated. Bobby: male, 30-50, ••Stipend. nicities, Gb2-F4, an ominous character ••Seeking—Mary Beth: female, 25-35, all Caucasian, Hispanic, Ethnically who hands out the weapons and is pres- ethnicities. Cameron: male, 28-38, all Ambiguous / Mixed Race, underboss, ent as presidents and assassins are ethnicities. Abby: female, 18-25, all eth- the nice guy oversees and babysits killed, he runs the shooting gallery and nicities. Simon: male, 18-25, all ethnici- junior, has East Coast accent. Chris: acts as a seducer, representing that part ties. Cole: male, 25-35, all ethnicities. 25-40, Caucasian, Hispanic, Ethnically MUSICALS of the psyche that allows people to com- Callidora: female, 25-35, all ethnicities. Ambiguous / Mixed Race, a soldier; mit unspeakable acts. John Wilkes Amber: female, 25-35, all ethnicities. young and impetuous, always doing 42nd Street Moon Season Booth: male, 20-45, all ethnicities, Nicole: female, 25-35, all ethnicities. before thinking of the consequences; ••Seeking Equity principal roles for F2-G4, a political radical who assassi- ••Auditions will be held by appt. March East Coast accent. Paulie: male, 35-60, 42nd Street Moon’s 2016-17 season of nated President Abraham Lincoln during 20 from 12-3 p.m. and March 21 from Caucasian, Hispanic, Ethnically musicals. San Francisco Bay Area actors a performance at Ford’s Theatre in 6-9 p.m. at PianoFight, 144 Taylor St., Ambiguous / Mixed Race, Capo, the preferred. Theater states: “42nd Street Washington D.C. on April 14, 1865, he is San Francisco, CA, 94118. enforcer, very hardcore; once his mind Moon presents intimately produced the inspiration to all the other assassins, ••Send submissions to terrorrama2014@ is made up no one can change his mind versions of uncommon musicals, spe- and he acts as a leader and a mentor, gmail.com. set; East Coast accent. Johnny: male, cializing in early to mid-20th century convincing them to commit their acts. ••Prepare a one-minute contemporary 21-40, Caucasian, Hispanic, Ethnically American musical theater. Our shows Leon Cgolgosz: male, 20-35, all ethnici- monologue. Ambiguous / Mixed Race, a wannabe are fully staged, with choreography, ties, G#2-G4, assassinated President ••Stipend available. mobster; wants to move up quickly no and small orchestra (often just a single William McKinley at the Pan American matter what it cost; East Coast accent. piano.) No amplification is used. 2016- Exposition in Buffalo on September 6, ‘The Marriage of Figaro’ Dr. Melfri: 35-50, Caucasian, Hispanic, 17 will be the company’s 24th season.” 1901, he was an impoverished radical ••Casting Beaumarchais’ revolutionary Ethnically Ambiguous / Mixed Race, Season includes: “Baker Street” who killed the president for the sake of play “The Marriage of Figaro.” Tony’s psychiatrist who has been (rehearsals begin Oct. 3, 2016; runs Oct. the common citizen. Giuseppe: male, Producers state: “We are performing invited to Tony’s going away party; she 26-Nov. 13); “Scrooge in Love” (dates 20-45, all ethnicities, B2-A4, heavy the adroitly comic adaptation by loves to enjoy her libations. Carmella: TBD); “New Girl in Town” (rehearsals Italian accent, an angry Italian immi- Bernard Sahlins, co-founder of the 35-50, Caucasian, Hispanic, Ethnically begin Feb. 28, 2017; runs Mar. 22-Apr. grant who attempted the life of Second City improvisational comedy Ambiguous / Mixed Race, Tony’s wife 9); and “No, No, Nanette” (rehearsals President-elect Franklin D. Roosevelt as troupe made famous by it’s many who has always been suspicious of begin Mar. 28; runs Apr. 19-May 14). he greeted admirers in Bayfront Park, alumni in theatre and television.” Tony’s relationships with all the ••Company: 42nd Street Moon. Staff: Miami, FL on February 15, 1922, he ••Company: Actors Ensemble of women he runs into or who work for Greg MacKellan, artistic dir.; Stephanie blamed capitalists for the fire he felt in Berkeley. Staff: Susannah Wood, dir. him; East Coast accent. Andriana: Rhoads, producing dir.; Dave Dobrusky, his belly and was executed in the electric ••Performances to be held July 2-17 in female, 21-35, Caucasian, Hispanic, resident musical dir.; Joe Mader, man- chair. Sara Jane Moore: female, 35-60, all Berkeley, CA. Ethnically Ambiguous / Mixed Race, aging dir. ethnicities, F3-Eb5, attempted the life of ••Seeking—Figaro: male, 20-40, all eth- Christopher’s girlfriend; wants to ••Regular performance schedule: Wed. & President Gerald Ford at the St. Francis nicities. Susanna: female, 20-30, all marry Chris and is always thinking of Thurs. at 7 p.m.; Fri. at 8 p.m.; Sat. at 6 Hotel in San Francisco, CA, on ethnicities. Count Almaviva: male, ways for Chris to get ahead in the fam- p.m.; Sun. at 3 p.m.; one added Saturday September 22, 1975, a five-times mar- 30-49, all ethnicities. Countess ily; East Coast accent. Lina: female, family matinee at 1 p.m. in the second ried, frazzled housewife who was a for- Almaviva: female, 25-35, all ethnicities. 21-40, Caucasian, Hispanic, Ethnically week of each run. Season rehearses and mer FBI agent, role requires good Cherubino: male, 16-29, all ethnicities. Ambiguous / Mixed Race, mob girl- runs in San Francisco, CA. comedic timing. Lynette “Squeaky” Antonio: male, 40-70, all ethnicities. friend and singer. Janice: female, 21-40, ••Seeking—Equity Principal Roles: 18+, Fromme: female, 20-38, all ethnicities, Marcellina: female, 40-70, all ethnici- Caucasian, Hispanic, Ethnically all ethnicities. A3-G5, attempted to assassinate ties. Bartholo: male, 40-60, all Ambiguous / Mixed Race, Tony’s sister; ••Equity Principal Auditions will be held President Gerald Ford on September 5, ethnicities. a busy body; East Coast accent. March 30 from 12-5 p.m. at Moonspace, 1975, at the Capitol Park in Sacramento ••Auditions will be held by appt. April 2 Frankie: male, 18+, Caucasian, 250 Van Ness Ave., San Francisco, CA, California. She was a flower child and and April 3 at John Hinkel Park Hispanic, Ethnically Ambiguous / 94102. A monitor will not be provided. madly in love with Charles Manson. Amphitheatre,, 41 Somerset Pl., Mixed Race, Mobster that can sing The producer will run all aspects of this John Hinkley: male, 20-38, all ethnici- Berkeley, CA, 94118. American Songbook/Standards/ audition. ties, A2-G4, a lovesick, clinically insane, ••Send submissions to auditions@aeof- DooWop. Mob Girl singer: female, ••For an audition appointment, email and depressed college student, used his berkeley.org. 21-40, Caucasian, Hispanic, Ethnically Shaun Plander at obsession with Jodie Foster as an excuse

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to attempt to assassinate President ethnicities, baritone, C-Eb, Hollywood the Arden Theatre Company. Arden Ronald Reagan as he left the Washington director/producer, unpleasant movie THEME PARKS Theatre Company Season includes Hilton on March 30, 1981. Lee Harvey mogul. Werner Kriegler/Luther “Stupid Fucking Bird” (Aaron Posner, Oswald: male, 18+, all ethnicities, slight Kingsley: male, 60-75, all ethnicities, a Monterey Bay Aquarium writer/dir. Rehearsals begin Aug. 23;

PLAYS to average build, assassinated President Hollywood actor, Alaura’s husband, lives ••Seeking actors to work with both Guest runs Sept. 15-Oct. 16), “The Legend Of John F. Kennedy from the sixth floor of in an iron lung. Gerald Pierce/Peter Experience Public Programs and the Georgia Mcbride” (Matthew Lopez, the Texas School Book Depository in Kingsley: male, 18-29, all ethnicities, a Dive Operations Department to per- wirter; Emmanuelle Delpech, dir. Dallas, TX, as the president’s motorcade Hollywood actor, Alaura’s stepson, good- form in three different theatrical pro- Rehearsals begin Sept. 20; runs Oct. drove through Dealey Plaza, he only looking, callow. Gabby/Bobby: female, grams throughout the Monterey Bay 13-Nov. 27), Show TBA (Rehearsals sings in the closing number, but is 18-35, all ethnicities, mezzo, Eb-F, Stine’s Aquarium. The primary responsibility begin Dec. 19; runs Jan. 12, 2017-Feb. involved in the pivotal climax of the play wife, beautiful, wise, suspicious of Stine, is an outdoor presentation about the 26, 2017), “A Midsummer Night’s

MUSICALS in his exchange with John Wilkes Booth a nightclub singer, stone’s ex-wife, trou- history of the Monterey Bay. Actors will Dream” (William Shakespeare, writer; in the Book Depository, requires strong bled past and present. Donna/Oolie: operate historic non-motorized water- Matt Pfeiffer, dir. Rehearsals begin Feb. dramatic actor. Ensemble: males & female, 25-45, all ethnicities, mezzo, G-F, craft including a tule boat and tradi- 7, 2017; runs Mar. 2-Apr. 9, 2017), and females, 18+, all ethnicities. Buddy’s wise-cracking secretary, Stone’s tional Chinese sampan, and will “Gypsy”(Jule Styne, music; Stephen ••Auditions will be held by appt. April 11 secretary, perfect girl Friday. Carla perform both on the water as well as on Sondheim, lyrics; Arthur Laurents, and April 12 at Los Altos Community Haywood/Alaura Kingsley: female, land interpreting the historic fishing book; Terrence J. Nolen, dir. Ryan Center, 97 Hillview Ave., Los Altos, CA. 30-45, all ethnicities, mezzo, G-E, practices of people who called the Touhey, music dir. Rehearsals begin ••Send submissions to danwilson@losal- Buddy’s wife, beautiful, successful Monterey Bay home. In addition to this Apr. 25; runs May 18-June 18). tosstage.org. actress, a femme fatale, the kind of face a show, actors will also be required to ••Company: Arden Theatre Company.

FILM ••To apply, submit pix & résumés. man could hang a dream on, a body that perform both historic and improvisa- Staff: Terrence J. Nolen, prod. artistic ••Some pay. made Venus Di Milo look all thumbs. tional theatrical programming within dir.; Matthew Decker, assoc. artistic ••Auditions will be held by appt. March two of the exhibits at various times dir.; Jonathan Silver, casting assoc. ‘Bottle Shock The Musical’ 19 and March 20 at Saratoga Civic throughout the day. ••Season runs in Philadelphia, PA. ••Seeking Equity and non-equity actors Theatre, 13777 Fruitvale Ave., Saratoga, ••Company: Monterey Bay Aquarium. ••Seeking—Equity Actors: males & who sing for a workshop and consider- CA, 94118. Staff: Erika Valencia, HR staffing females, 18+, all ethnicities. ation for the premiere of “Bottle Shock ••Send submissions to auditions@south- specialist. ••Equity Principal Auditions will be held the Musical,” a musical based on the baymt.com. ••Seasonal/part-time position runs May April 4 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (lunch, 1-2 2008 film set in 1976, and influenced by ••To sign up for an audition, visit www. 31-Sept. 5 in Monterey, CA. p.m.) at Walnut Street Theatre, 825 the late 1970s Bay Area music scene. tinyurl.com/ha5gt8o. ••Seeking—Guest Experience Summer Walnut St., Philadelphia, PA. A monitor ••Company: FOGG Theatre. Staff: ••Stipend available. Actors: 18+, all ethnicities, acting expe- will not be provided. The producer will Charles Vincent Burwell & James D. rience and ability to swim; ability to run all aspects of this audition. Sasser, musical writers; Kent ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ learn how to operate non-motorized ••For an audition appointment, Equity Nicholson, dir.; Ross Schwartz, Lynette ••Casting “Little Shop of Horrors” the historic watercraft; ability to operate members email Pabon, Jody Savin, & Randall Miller, musical. technical systems (wireless micro- [email protected] original story; Jody Savin, Randall ••Company: Ray of Light Theatre. phones and iPod). with your name, phone number, first Miller, & Ross Schwartz, screenplay; ••Rehearsals begin in August; runs Sept. ••Auditions will be held March 14 from and second choice of appointment Carey McCray, exec. dir.-dir. of new 16-Oct. 8, in San Francisco, CA. 5-7:30 p.m. and March 19 from 1:30-4 times, as well as any time during the works; Tony Asaro, artistic dir.; Nam ••Seeking—Mr. Mushnik: male, 30+, all p.m. at Monterey Bay Aquarium, 886 day that you are not available. Nguyen, dir. of production. ethnicities, shop owner. Cannery Row, Monterey, CA, 93940. ••All actors will be given three minutes ••Workshop is June 10-19; projected ••Seeking submissions from CA. ••Note that you are also welcome to to perform any kind of combination of start date for rehearsals for the produc- ••Send submissions to Info@rayoflight- apply ahead of time to schedule an songs and monologues. You will be con- tion is Sept. 6; runs Oct. 6-30 with pos- theatre.com. appointment. tacted by a staff member to confirm an sible extension in San Francisco, CA. ••Stipend. ••Bring the following: headshot/perfor- appointment and will be required to ••Seeking—Bo Barrett: male, 23-29, all mance resume; employment history; send 30 photocopies of headshots for ethnicities. Jim Barrett: male, 40-49, two contrasting monologues (one- to the attending organizations. all ethnicities. Gustavo Brambila: male, two-minute modern comedic and one- ••Note: Appointments will be accepted 25-30, Hispanic. Jo Fagnani: female, to two-minute modern dramatic); and a on a first come first serve bases until 27-39, all ethnicities. Sam Fulton: STUDENT FILMS list of summer conflicts. full. Equity members are still encour- 22-28, all ethnicities. Steven Spurrier: ••If you are unable to attend a live audi- aged to come for stand-by list to be seen male, 40-49, all ethnicities. Ensemble: ‘One of Us’ tion, apply online at www.monterey- as time permits. These auditions are males & females, 18+, all ethnicities. ••Casting “One of Us,” a San Francisco bayaquarium.org. Click on jobs on the instrumental in helping the region’s VARIETY ••Auditions will be held by appt. April 4 State University student thesis film bottom of the page and completely fill theatres discover local actors and cast from 6-10 p.m. and April 5 from 6-10 about a young woman named Joanna out the application and provide a cover their shows for the upcoming season. p.m. at Little Boxes Theatre, 1661 who is a patient at a mental hospital letter, performance resume, and work Participating Equity theatres are listed Tennessee St., Ste. 2S, San Francisco, because she believes the world is being history. You will also need to send a below and last year’s participants are CA, 94107. A monitor will not be pro- invaded by beings not of this world. video link (preferably YouTube) with available on the website. More informa- vided. The producer will run all aspects ••Company: San Francisco State the requirements listed above to mmy- tion is available at www.phillyannual- of this audition. University. Staff: Alex King, writer-dir. [email protected]. auditions.org. ••For appointments, submit headshots ••Rehearses week of March 14; shoots ••Pay provided. ••Pays $637/wk or $799/wk. Equity LORT and resume in digital form (pdf) to bot- Mar. 22-24 on the City College of San Non-Rep. D and C. [email protected]. Francisco, Ocean Campus and the SFSU For more info, visit foggtheatre.org. Soundstage in San Francisco, CA. Blue Man Group, Atlanta ••Minimum pending. Equity Guest ••Seeking—Doctor Thomas: male, 30-35, ••Casting Blue Man Group. Description: Artist Contract. Caucasian, a young and idealistic doc- NATIONAL/ Best known for multimedia perfor- tor who only wants to help people get mances that feature three bald and blue ‘City of Angels’ better; dedicated to helping his characters, “Blue Man Group is theater, ••Casting the Tony Award winning musi- patients. Doctor Williams: male, 30-35, ritual, comedy, rock music, and dance cal “City of Angels.” Caucasian, ambitious and knows what REGIONAL party all rolled into one. The character ••Company: South Bay Musical Theatre. he wants; less sympathetic towards his has strong roots of the downtown New Staff: Doug Brook, dir. patients and is even sometimes York performance art scene as well as ••Rehearsals will begin in mid-July, in annoyed by them when they resist him. significant nods to vaudeville and Le Saratoga, CA. Director Holden: male, 40-50, Coq’s principals of playfulness, togeth- ••Seeking—Stine: male, 35-45, all ethnici- Caucasian, the boss of Dr. Thomas and erness, and openness. ties, baritone, G#-G, a novelist battling Dr. Williams; very businesslike since it PLAYS ••Company: Blue Man Productions. Hollywood, trying to stay true to himself, has been several years since he inter- Staff: Tascha Van Auken, mgr., casting envies his hero, Stone. Stone: male, 18+, acted directly with any patients. Arden Theatre Company 2016- and training. all ethnicities, baritone, G#-F, hero of ••Seeking submissions from CA. 2017 Season, GPAA ••Ongoing performances. Stine’s novel and film, a tough ex-cop ••Send submissions to awk.soad@gmail. ••Casting Equity performers for various ••Seeking—Blue Man: 18+, all ethnicities, turned private eye, irresistible. Buddy com. roles for various Philadelphia Theatres’ must be between 5’10”-6’2” with an Fidler/Irwin S. Irving: male, 40-60, all ••No pay. upcoming 2016-2017 Seasons, including athletic build; strong candidates fre-

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quently have backgrounds in physical Apr. 11, 2017; runs May 20-June 11, email [email protected]. theater and improvisation and are com- 2017). ••Prepare a comedic monologue. Bring pelling and genuine nonverbal story- ••Company: Court Theatre. Staff: Cree picture and resume. For more info, visit tellers; must thrive in a constantly Rankin, casting dir. AUDITION www.triadstage.org. evolving team environment on and off ••Season runs in Chicago, IL. ••Pays $606/wk.Equity LOA Agreement. PLAYS stage; drumming skills/musicianship ••Seeking—Equity Actors: males & are an advantage but a good sense of females, 18+, all ethnicities. HIGHLIGHTS ‘Driftless’ rhythm is necessary. ••Equity Principal Auditions will be held SOUTHEAST ••Casting “Driftless.” This is an ensem- ••Auditions will be held April 26 at 10 March 21 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (lunch, Fri. Mar. 18 ble-driven piece and actors may play a.m. at Alliance Theatre, 1280 12:30-1:30 p.m.) and March 22 from 10 ‘The Promise’ (also 3/19 & 3/21) multiple characters. Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta, GA. a.m.-4 p.m. (lunch, 12:30-1:30 p.m.) at ••Company: Hatch Arts Collective. Staff: ‘Nineveh,’ Commercial (also 3/19) ••Send submissions to casting@blue- Actors’ Equity Building, 557 W. Adil Mansoor, theater dir. & educator. man.com. Randolph St., First Floor Member Walt Disney World, Vocalists ••Rehearsals begin July 5, 2016; runs ••When submitting, be sure to include Center; Chicago, IL, 60661. EPA Rules Aug. 11-14 at The New Hazlett in your height, weight, and any instru- are in effect. A monitor will be Sat. Mar. 19 Pittsburgh, PA. mental experience on your resume. provided. ••Seeking—Randall Williams: 50+, all Submissions deadline is Apr. 22. Bring ••For an audition appointment, call (312) ‘Soiled Roots’ ethnicities. Mary Anne Williams: 55+, a recent and clear photo or headshot 641-0406, 9:30-12:30 p.m. and 3-4:30 ‘Social Media Obscurity’ all ethnicities. Father Pete: 30-39, all and a performance résumé. Wear p.m. ‘MasterChef’ ethnicities. Collin Howard: 31+, all whatever you are comfortable in. ••Prepare two contrasting monologues. ethnicities. Jeans and a T-shirt are fine. Casting Bring headshot and resume. ••Equity Principal Auditions will be held personnel will conduct a brief acting ••Pays $618/wk. Equity LORT D Non-Rep. Sun. Mar. 20 March 19 from 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., audition with you. There is nothing Agreement. Royal Caribbean, Singers & Dancers March 21 from 5-8:30 p.m. and March 22 you need to prepare for the audition. from 5-8:30 p.m. at Pittsburgh ‘Spiritus’ Callbacks for these auditions will be ‘Crossing the Line’ Filmmakers School, 477 Melwood Ave., held on Apr. 27 & 28. Casting person- ••Casting “Crossing the Line” a comedic Ensemble Stage Season Pittsburgh, PA, 15213. A monitor will nel will let you know by 7 p.m. on Apr. play by Kieran Lynn, about the physical not be provided. The producer will run 26 if we are interested in bringing you and emotional lines we draw and how Mon. Mar. 21 all aspects of this audition. to callbacks. they divide and define us. ••For an audition appointment, email ••Pay provided. ••Company: Amphibian Stage ‘Da Kink In My Hair’ Nicole Shero at [email protected]. Productions. Staff: Melissa Crespo, dir. Winter Park Playhouse Season Actors without appointments seen as Chestnut Fine Arts Center, ••Rehearsals begin June 21; runs July ‘Brave New World,’ NC (also 3/22) time permits (but appointments 2016-17 Season 14-Aug. 7 in Fort Worth, TX. strongly suggested). ••Seeking strong male and female actors ••Seeking—Arthur: male, 20-39, all eth- ••Prepare 1-2 minute contemporary and singers for the Chestnut Fine Arts nicities. Olivia: female, 20-39, all eth- Wed. Mar. 23 monologue. Bring picture and resume. Center 2016-17 season. Season includes: nicities. Reiver: male, 25-39, all ‘Dirty Dancing…,’ Nat’l Tour, Florida Note: Hatch is dedicated to identity- “Andrews Sisters Revue,” “Smoke On ethnicities. aware casting and people of color are The Mountain,” “Over The River And ••Equity Principal Auditions will be held highly encouraged to apply. For more Through The Woods,” and “Blowing In March 28 from 1-9 p.m. (break, 5:30- For the full auditions calendar, info, visit hatcharts.org. The Wind.” 6:30 p.m.) at Amphibian Stage visit backstage.com/auditions ••Pays $197/wk. Equity Special ••Company: Chestnut Fine Arts Center. Productions, 120 S. Main St., Fort Appearance Contract. Staff: Brad Zimmerman, artistic dir. Worth, TX, 76104. A monitor will not be ••Each show rehearses for two and a half provided. The producer will run all Guthrie Theatre 2016-17 Season wks.; shows run six-seven wks. (six aspects of this audition. members email kelly@horizontheatre. ••Casting Twin Cities-based Equity performances/wk.) in Olathe, KS. ••For consideration, submit headshot com (preferred) or if no email access, actors for Guthrie Theatre’s 2016-17 sea- ••Seeking—Actors & Singers: males & and resume to vanessa@amphibi- call (404) 523-1477 ext. 113. son. Season includes “Sense & females, 18+, all ethnicities. anstage.com with subject line ••Sides will be provided. Prepare a song Sensibility” (reh. Aug. 9; runs Sept. ••Equity Principal Auditions will be held “Crossing the Line-Your Full Name.” (32 bars - gospel, blues or R&B). If you 16-Oct. 29), “The Parchment Hour” April 2 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Chestnut Submissions deadline is Mar. 18. Actors have not been seen at Horizon before, (reh. Aug. 30; runs Oct. 7-Nov. 6), “A Fine Arts Center, 234 N. Chestnut St., will be given sides. For more info, visit also prepare a contemporary dramatic Christmas Carol” (reh. Oct. 18; runs Olathe, KS, 66061. EPA rules are in www.amphibianstage.com. monologue. Bring two photos and Nov. 18-Dec. 30), “Lion in Winter” (reh. effect. A monitor will not be provided. ••Pays $318/wk. min. Equity SPT 3 resumes. Particularly interested in see- Oct. 25; runs Nov. 25, 2016-Jan. 1, 2017), The producer will run all aspects of this Contract. ing Equity actors who are new to “The Royal Family” (reh. Jan. 3, 2017; audition. Atlanta or who have Atlanta housing. runs Feb. 3-Mar. 19, 2017), “King Lear” ••For an audition appointment, call (913) ‘Da Kink In My Hair’ Housing is unavailable for out of town (reh. Jan. 10, 2017; runs Feb. 17-Apr. 2, 764-2121 to set up an appointment or ••Casting local Equity actors for “Da actors. For more info, visit www.hori- 2017), “Toni Morrison’s The Bluest Eye” email [email protected]. Kink In My Hair” who are strong in zontheatre.com. (reh. Mar. 14, 2017; runs Apr. 21-May 21, •• Prepare 32 bars of an up-tempo show singing, dancing, or all of the above. ••Pays $430/wk. Equity SPT Agreement. 2017), “Refugia” (reh. Apr. 11, 2017; runs tune and a one-minute comedic ••Company: Horizon Theatre Company. May 19-June 11, 2017), “Sunday in the monologue. Staff: Trey Anthony, writer; Thomas W. ‘Don Juan’ Park with George” (reh. May 16, 2017; ••Pays: $443/wk. Equity SPT 6 Contract. Jones III, dir.; Lisa Adler, artistic dir.; S. ••Casting Equity actors for Moliere’s runs June 23-Aug. 20, 2017), and Renee Clark, music dir. “Don Juan” adapted by Preston Lane. “Native Gardens” (reh. June 20, 2017; Court Theatre Season ••Rehearsals begin June 13; runs July ••Company: Triad Stage. Staff: Preston runs July 11-Aug. 20, 2017). ••Casting Equity actors for the upcom- 15-Aug. 28 in Atlanta, GA. Lane, artistic dir.-dir. ••Company: Guthrie Theatre. Staff: ing Court Theatre 2016-2017 Season. ••Seeking—Novelette: 35-50, African ••Rehearsals begin May 10; runs June Jeffrey Meanza, assoc. artistic dir.; Season includes “Man In The Ring” American. Sherelle/Nia: female, 30-45, 5-26 in Greensboro, NC. Jennifer Liestman, artistic assoc./resi- (Michael Cristofer, writer; Charles African American. Sharmaine/Stacey ••Seeking—Don Juan and Others: male, dent casting dir. Newell, dir. Rehearsals begin Aug. 16; Anne: female, 27-39, African American. 30-49, all ethnicities. Sganarelle, ••Season runs in Minneapolis, MN. runs Sept. 24-Oct. 16), “Electra” Suzy: 25-35, Caucasian. Patsy: female, Charlotte and Others: males & females, ••Seeking—Twin Cities-Based Equity (Sophocles, writer; Nicholas Rudall, 45-55, African American. Miss Enid: 20-39, all ethnicities. Donna Elvira, Actors: 18+, all ethnicities. translated by; Seret Scott, dir. female, 60-85, African American. Pierrot, Don Carlos, and Others: males ••Equity Principal Auditions will be held Rehearsals begin Oct. 11; runs Nov. Female Percussionist: 18+, African & females, 20-39, all ethnicities. March 28 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (lunch 19-Dec. 11), “Blues For An Alabama American. ••Auditions will be held by appt. March from 1:30-2:30 p.m.; musical day - this Sky” (Pearl Cleage, writer; Ron OJ ••Equity Principal Auditions will be held 26 from 11 a.m.-6:30 p.m. (lunch, 12:30- is the only day an accompanist will be Parson, dir.; Rehearsals begin Dec. 13; March 21 from 3-11 p.m. (lunch break, 1:30 p.m.) at Triad Stage, 232 South Elm available) and April 4 from 10 a.m.-6 runs Jan. 21, 2017-Feb. 12, 2017), “The TBD) at Horizon Theatre Company, 1083 Str., Sloan Rehearsal Hall, 3rd fl., p.m. (lunch from 1:30-2:30 p.m.) at Hard Problem” (Tom Stoppard, writer; Austin Avenue NE, Atlanta, GA, 30307. Greensboro, NC, 27401. A monitor will Guthrie Theatre, 818 2nd Street South, Charles Newell, dir. Rehearsals begin A monitor will not be provided. The not be provided. The producer will run Rehearsal Room, Minneapolis, MN, Feb. 7, 2017; runs Mar. 18-Apr. 9, 2017), producer will run all aspects of this all aspects of this audition. 55415. EPA Rules are in effect. A moni- and “Harvey” (Mary Chase, writer; audition. ••For an audition appointment, Equity tor will be provided. Devon de Mayo, dir. Rehearsals begin ••For an audition appointment, Equity members call (336) 274-0067 ext. 215 or ••For an audition appointment, call (612)

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225-6109, Mar. 16, 1-3 p.m. All actors ••Prepare two contrasting monologues Tom: male, 20-29, Caucasian. Mary: Feb. 10-March 26); “Love’s Labour’s please prepare two contrasting mono- (actors’ choice) not to exceed three female, 20-29, Caucasian. Thompson: Lost” (Shakespeare, playwright. logues. One of your selections should minutes total. Bring headshot and male, 36-39, Caucasian. Julia: female, Rehearsals begin Jan. 3, 2017; runs Feb. be a classical piece, preferably a resume. 36-39, Caucasian. 24-March 26); “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde”

PLAYS Shakespeare monologue in verse. Total ••Pays $187.50/min. Equity CAT Tier N ••Equity Principal Auditions will be held (Jeffrey Hatcher, writer. Rehearsals material not to exceed four mins. If you Agreement. March 22 from 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. begin Sept. 20; runs Oct. 14-Nov. 13); are singing on Mar. 28, prepare a brief (lunch 1-2 p.m.) at Theater Wit, 1229 W. “Blackberry Winter” (Steven Yockey, song from the classical musical theater ‘Me And My Girlfriend’ Belmont Ave., Chicago, IL, 60657. EPA writer. Rehearsals begin Dec. 13, 2016; repertoire. ••Casting “Me And My Girlfriend,” in Rules are in effect. A monitor will be runs Jan. 6-Feb. 5, 2017); and “Antony ••Pays $992/wk. (LORT A); $861/wk. which a couple goes through a leverage provided. and Cleopatra” (Shakespeare, play- (LORT B); $637/wk. (LORT D). Equity shift in their relationship. ••For an audition appointment, call (312) wright. Rehearsals begin March 7, 2017; LORT Non-Rep Contracts. ••Company: Gozi’s House Productions. 641-0406, 9:30-12:30 a.m. or 3-4:30 runs March 29-April 30). Staff: Ngozi Thomas, casting dir. p.m. ••Company: Orlando Shakespeare ‘Harbur Gate’ ••Rehearsals will begin August or ••Prepare one monologue, two minutes Theater. Staff: Jim Helsinger, artistic ••Casting “Harbur Gate,” a play by September; runs Oct. 3-5 in Atlanta, or less. Bring pix & resume, stapled dir.; Paige Gober, company mgr. Kathleen Cahill. GA. together. ••Season runs in Orlando, FL. ••Company: Salt Lake Acting Company. ••Seeking—Cris Tate: male, 30-34, ••Pays: $281.50/wk. Equity CAT Tier 2 ••Seeking—Actors & Actors Who Sing: Staff: Tamilla Woodard, dir. African American, Ciara’s twin brother; Contract. males & females, 18+, all ethnicities. ••Rehearsals begin Jan. 9, 2017; first a cool, suave ladies man he works in ••Equity Principal Auditions will be held paid public performance Feb. 8; runs law enforcement and is very close to New Century Theatre Season April 4 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (by appoint- Feb. 10-March 12 in Salt Lake City, UT. Ciara and their father; he has a distain ••Seeking Equity actors for New Century ment; lunch, 1-2 p.m.), April 5 from 1-9 ••Seeking—Carey: female, 24-28, all eth- for Sean and secretly wants to knock Theatre’s upcoming 2016 season. p.m. (by appointment; break, 5-6 p.m.) nicities. Chad: male, 25-34, all ethnici- Sean off his high horse; 5’-7” to 6’0”; Season includes: “Yankee Tavern” and April 6 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (by ties. Russo: male, 21, all ethnicities. athletic; muscular. Lucas: transgender, (Steven Dietz, writer. Rehearsals begin appointment; lunch, 1-2 p.m.) at Alyson Moss: female, 24-28, all ethnici- 30-34, all ethnicities, size and weight June 7; runs June 16-25); “Bakersfield Lowndes Shakespeare Center, 812 E. ties. Michelle: female, 26, all ethnici- does not matter; a talented chef who Mist” (Stephen Sachs, writer. Rollins St., Orlando, FL, 32802. A moni- ties. John: male, 30-44, all ethnicities. really enjoys his/her cooking just as Rehearsals begin June 21; runs June tor will not be provided. The producer ••Equity Principal Auditions will be held much as the clients does. Duke: males 30-July 9); “Time Stands Still” (Donald will run all aspects of this audition. March 16 from 4-9 p.m. and March 17 & females, 30-40, all ethnicities, a very Margulies, writer. Rehearsals begin ••For an audition appointment, Equity from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Salt Lake Acting weird character with a comedic flair. July 5; runs July 14-23); and “Jar the Members visit https://auditionsman- Company, 168 W. 500 N., Salt Lake City, Daddy Tate: male, 50-60, African Floor” (Cheryl West, writer. Rehearsals ager.com/registration. UT, 84103. A monitor will not be pro- American, a musician and he has begin July 19; runs July 28-Aug. 6). php?AU=Eat38S18. Equity Members vided. The producer will run all aspects played with some of the most famous ••Company: New Century Theatre. Staff: without appointments seen as time of this audition. performers in the music industry; he Sam Rush, producing dir. permit. If you are unable to access the ••For an audition appointment, call (801) doesn’t care too much for Sean and ••Season rehearses and runs in appointment scheduling website, you 363-7522 during regular business hours. wishes that Ciara would finally just Northampton, MA. may call (407) 447-1700 ext. 252 or Appointments will be held in 10-minute leave the relationship, however he real- ••Seeking—Equity Actors: 18+, all email [email protected]. time slots. izes Ciara is drawn to Sean because of ethnicities. ••Bring two copies of your headshot/ ••Bring a headshot and resume. Prepare his love for music just like Daddy Tate. ••Equity Principal Auditions will be held resume, stapled together. Prepare one sides. For more info, visit www.salt- ••Seeking submissions from PA. April 1 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (by appoint- monologue only, not to exceed two lakeactingcompany.org. ••Send submissions to auditionsghp@ ment; lunch 12-1 p.m.) and April 2 from minutes. For “West Side Story,” also ••Pays: $443/wk. Equity SPT 6 Contract. gmail.com. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (by appointment; lunch prepare 16 bars of a song in style of or ••Submit your head shot and bio. You 12-1 p.m.) at Mendenhall Center for the from the show. It is acceptable to sing a Halcyon Theatre Season will be emailed if you are chosen to Performing Arts, 122 Green St., Rm. selection from the show. Accompanist ••Casting Equity actors for the Halcyon audition. Dates will be discussed in T209, 2nd Fl., Smith College Campus, will be provided April 4 & 5 only. Theatre 2016-2017 Season. Season detail. Northampton, MA, 01063. A monitor ••Equity LOA and SPT contracts; see includes “Fefu And Her Friends” (María ••Pays $25-100 per show. Compensation will not be provided. The producer will breakdown for salary info. Irene Fornés, writer; Tony Adams, dir. depends on role. run all aspects of this audition. Rehearsals begin July; runs Aug. ••For an audition appointment, Equity ‘Peerless’ 28-Oct. 8), “Dirty Butterfly” ‘Mr. Douglass’ members contact (413) 587-3933 or ••Seeking Equity actors for various (Co-production with The Blind Owl. ••Casting an ensemble of well-trained, [email protected]. Equity roles, male and female, in “Peerless.” Debbie Tucker Green, writer; Azar versatile actors for “Mr. Douglass,” a members without appointments seen Synopsis: How far would you go to get Kazemi, dir. Rehearsals begin Oct. 3; multimedia play. Synopsis: “Mr as time permits. into the college of your choice? When runs Nov. 10-Dec. 10), Play TBD Douglass” explores, among other ••Prepare a contemporary monologue, brilliant, ambitious twin sisters L and (Co-Production with A-Squared Theatre things, race in America through the under two minutes. Bring pix & M realize that perfect academics and Workshop. Rehearsals begin Jan. 3, lens of the abolitionist movement and resumes, stapled together. For more superb extracurricular activities aren’t 2017; runs Feb. 9-Mar. 18, 2017), and the founding documents of a nation. info, visit www.newcenturytheatre. enough to get into their dream college, “The River Bride” (Marisela Treveño The play strives to have a conversation org. they decide to take matters into their Orta, writer. Rehearsals begin Apr. 3, inspired by the historical underpin- ••Pays: $429/wk. (approx.). Equity LOA. own hands. “Peerless” is a comedy... 2017; runs May 11-June 18, 2017). nings of this movement, while simulta- until it isn’t. ••Company: Halcyon Theatre. Staff: neously drawing parallels with today’s Orlando Shakespeare Theater ••Company: Barrington Stage Company. Tony Adams, artistic dir. of Halcyon ongoing discourse about race and poli- 2016-17 Season Staff: Jiehae Park, playwright; Margot Theatre; Cary Shoda, artistic dir. of tics in America. ••Casting the Orlando Shakespeare Bordelon, dir.; Julianne Boyd, artistic A-Squared Theatre. ••Company: The Constitution Play Theater 2016-17 Season. Season dir.; Pat McCorkle, casting dir. ••Season runs in Chicago, IL. Project. Staff: Michael Goodin, prod.; includes: “West Side Story” (Leonard ••Rehearsals begin June 28; previews ••Seeking—Equity Actors: males & Tom Klingenstein, writer; Christopher Bernstein, music; Stephen Sondheim, begin July 21; runs July 24-Aug. 6 in females, 18+, all ethnicities. Michael McElreon, dir.; William Bishop, lyrics; Arthur Laurents, book; Jim Pittsfield, MA. ••Equity Principal Auditions will be held production mgr.; William Boles, set Helsinger, dir.; Billy Sprague Jr. ••Seeking—M: female, 18+, Asian. L: March 31 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (lunch, designer; Becca Jeffords, lighting (Robbins), choreo.; Steve MacKinnon, female, 18+, Asian. D: male, 18+, 12:30-1:30 p.m.), April 1 from 10 a.m.-4 designer; Mieka Van der Ploeg, costume music dir. Rehearsals begin Aug. 16; Caucasian. Dirty Girl: female, 18+, p.m. (lunch, 12:30-1:30 p.m.) and April 2 designer. runs Sept. 9-Oct. 9 with possible ext. Caucasian. BF: male, 18+, African from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (lunch, 12:30-1:30 ••Rehearsals begin June 21; runs July through Oct. 16); “Every Christmas American. p.m.) at Halcyon Theatre, 3253 W. 21-Aug. 14 in Illinois. Story Ever Told” (Michael Carleton, Jim ••Equity Principal Auditions will be held Wilson Ave., Chicago, IL, 60625. Enter ••Seeking—Douglass: male, 30-39, Fitzgerald, & John Alvarez, writers; March 24 from 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. (by through side door at 4541 N. Spaulding African American, African Descent. Will Knapp, original music; Jim appointment; lunch, 1-1:30 p.m.) at Ave. EPA Rules are in effect. A monitor Garrison: male, 40-69, Caucasian. Helsinger, dir. Rehearsals begin Nov. 7; Boyd-Quinson Mainstage Theatre, 30 will be provided. Delany: male, 30-39, African American, runs Dec. 2-30, 2016 with possible ext. Union St., Pittsfield, MA, 01201. A mon- ••For an audition appointment, Equity African Descent. Mr. West: male, through Jan. 1, 2017); “The Great itor will not be provided. The producer members call (312) 641-0406, 9:30 a.m.- 40-44, Caucasian. Mrs. West: female, Gatsby” (F. Scott Fitzgerald, author; will run all aspects of this audition. 12:30 p.m. or 3-4:30 p.m. beginning 36-39, Caucasian. Anna: female, 26-29, Simon Levy, adaptation; Anne Hering, ••For an audition appointment, Equity Mar. 24. African American, African Descent. dir. Rehearsals begin Jan. 3, 2017; runs members call (413) 499-5446, 9:30 a.m.-

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5:30 p.m. (Mon.-Fri.). Prepare a brief temporary and a classical monologue. ••Company: People’s Light & Theatre begin Aug. 29; runs Sept. 22-Oct. 23), dramatic monologue and a comedic If you wish to sing, a pianist will be Company. Staff: Abigail Adams, artistic “The Nerd” (Larry Shue, writer; monologue not to exceed two minutes available each day 2-5 p.m. Bring one dir.-CEO; Zak Berkman, producing dir.; Rehearsals begin Oct. 25; runs Nov. total. Bring pix & resumes, stapled picture and resume stapled together. Ellen Anderson, general mgr.-CFO; Zak 17-Dec. 18), “A Painted Window”

together. For more info, visit www.bar- ••Pays $900/wk. or $600/wk. Equity Berkman, writer; Lisa Rothe, dir.; (Christy Hall, writer; Rehearsals begin PLAYS ringtonstageco.org. LORT Non-Rep LORT B and D Calleri Casting, casting. Jan. 3, 2017; Jan. 26-Feb. 26, 2017), ••Pays: $550/wk. Equity SPT Tier 8 Agreements. ••Rehearsals begin May 17; runs June “1984” (George Orwell, writer; Michael Contract. 18-July 10 (possible extension to July 17) Gene Sullivan, adapted by. Rehearsals The Coterie Theatre Season in Philadelphia, PA. begin Feb. 28, 2017; runs Mar. 23-Apr. Repertory Theatre Of St. Louis ••Casting Equity actors for The Coterie ••Seeking—Senator Robert Aarons: male, 23, 2017), “Taking Shakespeare” (John 2016-2017 Season Theatre 2016-2017 Season. Season 55-65, all ethnicities. Murrell, writer; Rehearsals begin Apr. ••Casting the Repertory Theatre Of St. includes “The Nine Who Dared” ••Seeking submissions from PA. 25, 2017; runs May 18-June 18, 2017), Louis 2016-2017 Season. Season (Wendy Lement, Danny Nelson, Cliff ••NYC auditions to be held on an upcom- and “Murder For Two” (Blair/Kinosian, includes “Follies” (Rehearsals begin Odle. writers; Jeff Church, dir. ing date TBD, by appointment only. For writers; Rehearsals begin June 20, 2017; Aug. 9; runs Sept. 7 –Oct. 2), “Until The Rehearsals begin Aug. 30, 2016; runs consideration, mail pix & resume to runs July 13-Aug. 20, 2017). Flood” (Rehearsals begin Sept. 20; runs Sept. 20-Oct. 21), “Rudolph The Red- “Equity Member/Iris, NYC ••Company: Williamston Theatre. Staff: Oct. 12-Nov. 6), “A Christmas Carol” Nosed Reindeer: The Musical” (A Appointments,” Calleri Casting, 39 W. Chris Purchis, managing dir.; Tony (Rehearsals begin Nov. 8; runs Nov. Musical Based On The 1964 Classic 14th St., #504, New York, NY, 10011. Caselli, artistic dir. 30-Dec. 24), “All My Sons” (Rehearsals Stop-Motion Animated Television Submissions deadline is Mar. 31. ••Season runs in Williamston, MI. begin Dec. 13; runs Jan. 4-29, 2017), “To Special. Jeff Church, dir.; Anthony Seeking submissions from Equity mem- ••Seeking—Equity Actors: males & Kill A Mockingbird” (Rehearsals begin Edwards, musical dir.; Marc Wayne, bers only via this posting. Equity mem- females, 20+, all ethnicities. Jan. 17, 2017; runs Feb. 8-Mar. 5, 2017), choreo. Rehearsals begin Oct. 25; runs bers must submit themselves directly ••Equity Principal Auditions will be held and “Million Dollar Quartet” Nov. 8-Dec. 31), “Hana’s Suitcase” in order to be considered (no agent March 20 from 6:30-10 p.m. and March (Rehearsals begin Feb. 21, 2017; runs (Emil Sher, writer; Karen Levine, submissions). 21 from 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at Mar. 15-April 9, 2017). based on the book by; Walter Coppage, ••Pays: $700/wk. plus travel and housing Williamston Theatre, 122 S. Putnam, ••Company: Repertory Theatre of St. dir. Rehearsals begin Jan. 3, 2017; runs provided. Equity LORT non-rep Williamston, MI, 48895. EPA Rules are Louis. Staff: Seth Gordon, assoc. artis- Jan. 24-Feb. 12, 2017), “Andrew contract. in effect. A monitor will not be pro- tic dir. Clements’ No Talking” (Laurie Brooks, vided. The producer will run all aspects ••Season runs in St. Louis, MO. writer; Andrew Clements, adapted Village Theatre 2016-17 Season, of this audition. ••Seeking—Equity Actors: 18+, all from the book by; Jeff Church, dir. EPA/ECC ••For an audition appointment, Equity ethnicities. Rehearsals begin Jan. 17, 2017; runs ••Casting principle and ensemble sing- members call (517) 655-7469 (Tues.-Fri. ••Equity Principal Auditions will be held Feb. 21-Mar. 19, 2017), “Elephant And ers, actors, and dancers for the Village from 12-5 p.m.). March 27 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (accompa- Piggie’s We Are In A Play” (Mo Theatre’s 2016-17 Mainstage season and ••Prepare two contrasting, contempo- nist available from 2-5 p.m.) and March Willems, writer. Rehearsals begin Mar. Village Originals readings and develop- rary monologues not to exceed three 28 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (accompanist 14, 2017; runs Apr. 4-May 21, 2017), and mental productions. Mainstage season minutes total. If interested in “Murder available from 2-5 p.m.) at Opera “Garfield: The Musical With Cattitude” includes “Pump Boys & Dinettes” (Runs For Two”: one comedic monologue and Theatre of St. Louis, 210 Hazel Ave., (Jim Davis, characters by; Jim Davis Aug. 16-Nov. 20); “Singing in the Rain” 16 bars of music that you accompany Ground fl., Webster Groves, MO, 63119. and Michael J. Bobbitt, book; John L. (Runs Oct. 11, 2016-Feb. 5, 2017); “39 yourself on piano (Electric keyboard EPA Rules are in effect. A monitor will Cornelius II, music and lyrics. Steps” (Runs Dec. 26, 2016-Mar. 26, will be provided). Bring headshot and run all aspects of this audition. Rehearsals begin May 23, 2017; runs 2017); “A Proper Place” (Runs Feb. 14, resume. ••Audition will be three minutes to do as June 13-Aug. 6, 2017). 2017-May 21, 2017); and “Dreamgirls” ••Pays $332/wk. Equity SPT 4 you wish. Most people provide a contem- ••Company: The Coterie Theatre. (Runs Apr. 11-July 30, 2017). Agreement. porary and a classical monologue. If you ••Season runs in Kansas City, MO. ••Company: Village Theatre. Staff: Steve wish to sing, a pianist will be available ••Seeking—Equity Actors: males & Tomkins, artistic dir.; Tim Symons, res- Wilma Theater Season, GPAA each day 2-5 p.m. Bring one picture and females, 18+, all ethnicities. ident music dir.; Jessica Spencer, cast- ••Casting Equity performers for various resume stapled together. For an audition ••Equity Principal Auditions will be held ing & company mgr. roles for various Philadelphia Theatres’ appointment, call Deborah Sharn at (314) April 4 from 1-6 p.m. (by appointment), ••Season rehearses and performs in upcoming 2016-2017 Seasons, including 968-4033 or email [email protected] April 5 from 2:15-6 p.m. (by appoint- Issaquah, WA. the Wilma Theater. Wilma Theater during business hours. ment), April 11 from 1-6 p.m. (by ••Seeking—Principle and Ensemble Season includes “When The Rain Stops ••Pays $900/wk. or $600/wk. Equity appointment), April 12 from 2:15-4 p.m. Singer, Actors and Dancers : males & Falling” (Andrew Bovell, writer; Blanka LORT Non-Rep LORT B and D (by appointment) and April 13 from 12-5 females, 2016, all ethnicities. Zizka, dir. Rehearsals begin Sept. 13; Agreements. p.m. (by appointment) at Unicorn ••Equity Principal Auditions will be held runs Oct. 12-Nov.6), “Constellations” Theatre, 3820 Main St., Kansas City, March 21 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (lunch, 1-2 (Nick Payne, writer; Tea Alagic, dir. Repertory Theatre Of St. Louis MO, 64111. EPA Rules are in effect. A p.m.), March 22 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Rehearsals begin Dec. 13; runs Jan. 11, 2016-2017 Season, Chicago monitor will not be provided. The pro- (lunch, 1-2 p.m.), March 23 from 10 2017-Feb. 5, 2017), and Third Show: TBD ••Casting the Repertory Theatre Of St. ducer will run all aspects of this a.m.-5 p.m. (lunch, 1-2 p.m.), March 28 (Blanka Zizka, dir. Rehearsals begin Louis 2016-2017 Season. See previous audition. from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (lunch, 1-2 p.m.) Feb. 7, 2017; runs Mar. 22-Apr. 23, 2017). listing for full show breakdown. ••For an audition appointment, Equity and March 29 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. ••Company: Wilma Theater. Staff: ••Company: Repertory Theatre Of St. members call (816) 474-4241 for April (lunch, 1-2 p.m.) at Seattle Children’s Blanka Zizka, artistic dir.; James Louis. Staff: Seth Gordon, assoc. artis- 4-5 or visit thecoterie.org/auditions. Theatre, 201 Thomas St., Middle Haskins, managing. dir.; Nell Bang- tic dir. Call before Mar. 20. Rehearsal Room, Seattle, WA, 98109. A Jensen, artistic asst./castign dir. ••Season runs in St. Louis, MO. ••Prepare two contrasting contemporary monitor will not be provided. The pro- ••Season runs in Philadelphia, PA. ••Seeking—Equity Actors: 18+, all monologues (no Shakespeare), two ducer will run all aspects of this ••Seeking—Equity Actors : males & ethnicities. minutes each; no classical material. audition. females, 18+, all ethnicities. ••Equity Principal Auditions will be held Music auditions will occur only at call- ••For an audition appointment, visit ••Equity Principal Auditions will be held March 30 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (lunch, backs in late summer or early fall. http://villagetheatre.org/issaquah/ April 4 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (lunch, 1-2 1-2 p.m.; accompanist available from 2- Actors must bring two head shots and auditions.php. p.m.) at Walnut Street Theatre, 825 5:00 p.m.) and March 31 from 10 a.m.-5 two resumes. ••Bring a current headshot, a short Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA. A mon- p.m. (lunch, 1-2 p.m.; accompanist ••Pays $432/wk. Equity LOA to TYA monologue, a song selection no longer itor will not be provided. The producer available from 2- 5:00 p.m.) at Actors’ Agreement. than one chorus and verse from the will run all aspects of this audition. Equity Building, 557 W. Randolph St., musical theatre cannon. Be prepared to ••For an audition appointment, Equity First Floor Member Center; Dial 011 at ‘The Harassment of Iris Malloy’ sing a second selection if asked. For members email front door, Chicago, IL, 60661. EPA ••Casting “The Harassment of Iris actors wishing to only audition for the [email protected] Rules are in effect. A monitor will be Malloy,” a play. Synopsis: A single play prepare two short monologues. with your name, phone number, first provided. mother and a decorated senator place ••Pays $676/wk. Equity Special and second choice of appointment ••For an audition appointment, Equity their bets on a new life after an inti- Agreement Village Theatre Contract. times, as well as any time during the members call (312) 641-0406, 9:30 a.m.- mate encounter in an Atlantic City day that you are not available. 12:30 p.m. and 3-4:30 p.m. beginning hotel room. This play is a provocative Williamston Theatre Season ••All actors will be given three minutes Mar. 23. and delicate look at how women and ••Casting the Williamston Theatre 2016- to perform any kind of combination of ••Audition will be three minutes to do as men attempt to become winners in 2017 Season. Season includes “Pulp” songs and monologues. You will be con- you wish. Most people provide a con- today’’s jackpot culture. (Joseph Zettelmaier, writer; Rehearsals tacted by a staff member to confirm an

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appointment and will be required to To be considered for both musical and ••Pays $342/wk. Equity SPT Cat. 4 the resident Equity theater company at send 30 photocopies of headshots for non-musical shows, audition on March Contract. the Center for the Performing Arts in the attending organizations. Artistic 28. That is the only day an accompanist Carmel, IN. “Million Dollar Quartet” Director Blanka Zizka is expected to will be present. Bring two copies of ‘Mamma Mia!’ will open the season.

PLAYS attend the EPA. your headshot/resume. ••Seeking strong actors and singers of ••Company: Actors Theatre of Indiana. ••Note: Appointments will be accepted ••Pays $800/wk. (principal) or $475/wk. all genders, ethnicities, ages and types Staff: Colin Escott, co-author; Floyd on a first come first serve bases until (understudy.) Equity CAT Tier 5 for “Mamma Mia!” Mutrux, co-author-original concept. full. Equity members are still encour- Agreement. ••Company: Paramount Theatre. Staff: ••Rehearsals begin Aug. 23; runs Sept. aged to come for stand-by list to be seen Trent Stork, casting dir.; Jim Corti, dir.- 16-Oct. 2 in Carmel, IN. as time permits. These auditions are artistic dir.; Tom Vendafreddo, music ••Seeking—Carl Perkins: male, 18+, all instrumental in helping the region’s dir.; Kory Danielson, assist. music dir.; ethnicities. Johnny Cash: male, 18+, all

MUSICALS theatres discover local actors and cast Kaylee Oost, company mgr. ethnicities. Jerry Lee Lewis: male, 18+, their shows for the upcoming season. MUSICALS ••Rehearsals begin Aug. 8; runs Sept. all ethnicities. Elvis Presley: male, 18+, Participating Equity theatres are listed 7-Oct. 30 in Aurora, IL. all ethnicities. Dyanne: female, 18+, all below and last year’s participants are ‘Beauty and the Beast’ ••Seeking—Donna Sheridan: 30-45, all ethnicities. available on the website. For more info, ••Casting all 22 roles in “Beauty and the ethnicities. Sophie Sheridan: 20+, all ••Equity Principal Auditions will be held visit www.phillyannualauditions.org. Beast.” Looking for versatile perform- ethnicities. Harry Bright: 30-45, all eth- April 1 from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. (dial 011 at ••Pays $637/wk. Equity LORT Non-Rep. ers who sing and dance. nicities. Bill Austin: 30-45, all ethnici- front door) at Actors’ Equity Building, Cat D Agreement. ••Company: Theatre Partners, LLC DBA ties. Sam Carmichael: 30-45, all 557 W. Randolph St., 1st fl. (Member Alhambra Theatre and Dining. Staff: ethnicities. Tanya: 30-45, all ethnici- Center), Chicago, IL, 60661. EPA rules Writers Theatre 2016-2017 Tod Booth, prod.-dir.; Cathy Murphy ties. Rosie: 30-45, all ethnicities. Sky: are in effect. A monitor will be Season Giddens, musical dir.; James Kinney, 18+, all ethnicities. Ali & Lisa: 18+, all provided. ••Casting Equity actors and actor/sing- choreo. ethnicities. Pepper & Eddie: 18+, all ••For an audition appointment, Equity ers/musicians for the Writers Theatre ••Rehearsals begin June 6; runs June ethnicities. Ensemble: 18+, all members call, (312) 641-0406 from 9:30 2016-2017 Season. Season includes 15-July 31 in Jacksonville, FL. ethnicities. a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 3-4:30 p.m. begin- “Julius Caesar” (William Shakespeare, ••Seeking—All Roles Available: 18+, all ••Equity Principal Auditions will be held ning Mar. 25. wroter; Scott Parkinson and Michael ethnicities. March 28 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (lunch, ••Prepare a song from the show that best Halberstam, adapted by; Michael ••Equity Principal Auditions will be held 1:30-2:30 p.m.) at Actors’ Equity represents you (“Blue Suede Shoes,’’ Halberstam, dir./artistic dir. April 4 from 1-5 p.m. at Alhambra Building, 557 W. Randolph St., 1st fl. “Fever,’’ “Great Balls of Fire,’’ “Hound Rehearsals begin Aug. 9; runs Sept. Dinner Theatre, 12000 Beach Blvd., Member Center, Chicago, IL, 60661. Dog,’’ or “I Walk the Line’’). An accom- 7-Oct. 23), “East Texas Hot Jacksonville, FL, 32246. A monitor will EPA Rules are in effect. A monitor will panist will be provided. Bring sheet Links”(Eugene Lee, writer; Ron OJ not be provided. The producer will run be provided. music in your key. Bring a headshot & Parson, dir. Rehearsals begin Sept. 20; all aspects of this audition. ••For an audition appointment, Equity resume. Note: Actors auditioning for runs Oct. 19, 2016-Jan. 22, 2017), “The ••Prepare a 16-bar audition from the members call (312) 641-0406, 9:30 a.m.- the roles of Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Hunter And The Bear” (Theatre show or in a similar style. Actors will 12:30 p.m. and 3-4:30 p.m. beginning and Carl Perkins are encouraged to Company, writer; Stuart Carden & learn a dance combination. Also pro- Mar. 21. bring their guitar. A piano will be pro- PigPen Theatre Co., dirs. Rehearsals vide a headshot and resume, stapled ••Prepare 16-32 bars of a rock/pop song vided for those auditioning for the role begin Nov. 8; runs Dec. 7, 2016-Jan. 22, together. Note: Limited housing is in the style of the show; it does not have of Jerry Lee Lewis. 2017), “The Scene” (Theresa Rebeck, available for out-of-town performers. to be from a musical. It should show ••Pays: $342/wk. Equity SPT 4 Contract. writer; Kimberly Senior, dir. Rehearsals ••Pays: $623/wk. Equity Alhambra DT your vocal strengths including range begin Jan. 24, 2017; runs Feb. 22-Apr. 2, Agreement. and a strong rock/pop sensibility. You Ocean State Summer Theater 2017), “The Mystery Of Love And Sex” may be asked to sing another selection 2016 Season, EPA/ECC (Bathsheba Doran, writer; Marti Lyons, ‘Brave New World,’ NC from your book. Bring one copy of ••Casting Equity actor/singers and dir. Rehearsals begin Mar. 7, 2017; runs ••Casting singer/dancer/actors of all eth- headshot/resume. actors/singer/dancers for various roles Apr. 5-July 9. 2017), and “Parade” nicities for a world premiere musical ••Pays $678/wk. Equity LOA to COST and ensemble in the Ocean State (Alfred Uhry, book; Jason Robert adaptation of the novel “Brave New Contract. Summer Theater 2016 Season. Season Brown, music and lyrics; Gary Griffin, World,” by Aldous Huxley. includes “Damn Yankees” (George dir. Rehearsals begin Apr. 25, 2017; runs ••Company: North Carolina Stage ‘Mamma Mia!,’ Chicago Appts. Abbott and Douglas Wallop, writers; May 24-July 9, 2017). Company. Staff: Charlie Flynn-McIver, ••Seeking strong actors and singers of Richard Adler and Jerry Ross, music/ ••Company: Writers Theatre. Staff: artistic dir.; Angie Flynn-McIver, pro- all genders, ethnicities, ages and types lyrics; Amiee Turner, dir.; M K Lawson, Stephen Schellhardt, casting dir./assoc. ducing dir. for “Mamma Mia!” choreo.; Justin P. Cowan, music dir. prod.; Tyrone Phillips, artistic asst. ••Rehearsals begin Apr. 12-May 10; runs ••Company: Paramount Theatre. Staff: Rehearsals begin June 21; runs July ••Season runs in Glencoe, IL. May 11-June 5 with a possible extension Trent Stork, casting dir.; Jim Corti, dir.- 6-July 24) and “Avenue Q” (Jeff Whitty, ••Seeking—Equity Actors/Singers/ to June 12. artistic dir.; Tom Vendafreddo, music writer; Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx, Musicians: males & females, 18+, all ••Seeking—John: male, 20-29, all ethnici- dir.; Kory Danielson, assist. music dir.; music/lyrics; Jason Parrish, dir.; M K ethnicities. ties. Director: male, 30-49, all ethnici- Kaylee Oost, company mgr. Lawson, choreo.; Justin P. Cowan, ••Equity Principal Auditions will be held ties. Bernard: male, 20-29, all ••Rehearsals begin Aug. 8; runs Sept. musical dir. Rehearsals begin July 19; March 28 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (musical ethnicities. Lenina: female, 20-39, all 7-Oct. 30 in Aurora, IL. runs Aug. 3-21). day; lunch, 12:30-1:30 p.m.), March 29 ethnicities. Linda: female, 40-59, all ••Seeking—Donna Sheridan: 30-45, all ••Company: Ocean State Theatre from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (non-musical day; ethnicities. Ensemble: males & ethnicities. Sophie Sheridan: 20+, all Company, Inc. Staff: Amiee Turner, lunch, 12:30-1:30 p.m.) and March 30 females, 20-29, all ethnicities. ethnicities. Harry Bright: 30-45, all eth- producing artistic dir. from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (non-musical day; ••Equity Principal Auditions will be held nicities. Bill Austin: 30-45, all ethnici- ••Season runs in Warwick, RI. lunch, 12:30-1:30 p.m.) at Writer’s March 21 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (lunch, 1-2 ties. Sam Carmichael: 30-45, all ••Seeking—Equity Actors/Singers/ Theatre, 325 Tudor Court, (free street p.m.) and March 22 from 2-8 p.m. at ethnicities. Tanya: 30-45, all ethnici- Dancers: males & females, 18+, all parking and the Metro station is one North Carolina Stage Company, 15 Stage ties. Rosie: 30-45, all ethnicities. Sky: ethnicities. block away), Glencoe, IL, 60022. EPA Lane, Asheville, NC. A monitor will not 18+, all ethnicities. Ali & Lisa: 18+, all ••Auditions will be held by appt. April 4 Rules are in effect. A monitor will be be provided. The producer will run all ethnicities. Pepper & Eddie: 18+, all from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (lunch, 1-2 p.m.; provided. aspects of this audition. ethnicities. Ensemble: 18+, all acting/singing), at 5 p.m. (male danc- ••For an audition appointment, Equity ••For an audition appointment, email ethnicities. ers) and at 6 p.m. (female dancers) and members call (312) 641-0406, 9:30 a.m.- [email protected]. Two selections of ••Seeking submissions from IL. April 11 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (lunch, 1-2 12:30 p.m. or 3-4:30 p.m. beginning 34 measures each of contemporary ••Send submissions to casting@para- p.m.; acting/singing), at 5 p.m. (male Mar. 21. Casting Director and Associate musical theatre up tempo and ballad. mountarts.com. dancers) and at 6 p.m. (female danc- Producer Stephen Schellhardt and Sides from the show will be sent to pre- ••For consideration, mail submissions to ers) at Ocean State Theatre, 1245 Artistic Assistant Tyrone Phillips will pare for auditions upon confirmation of Trent Stork, 8 E. Galenda Blvd. Ste., Jefferson Blvd., Warwick, RI, 02886. attend with casting authority. appointment. An accompanist will be Aurora IL 60506. Enter through the main lobby doors. A ••Non-Musical: Prepare two contrasting provided. You may be asked to dance so ••Pays $678/wk. Equity LOA to COST monitor will not be provided. The pro- one-minute monologues. Musical: one wear appropriate clothes. Bring picture Contract. ducer will run all aspects of this two-minute contemporary monologue and resume. For more info, visit www. audition. and 32 bars of music that shows your ncstage.org. Video submissions are wel- ‘Million Dollar Quartet’ ••For a singing/acting appointment, range. Bring sheet music; an accompa- comed if you are unable to attend the ••Casting “Million Dollar Quartet,” a email [email protected] begin- nist will be provided on Mar. 28 only. EPA. musical for Actors Theatre of Indiana, ning Mar. 21. No appointment needed

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for dance audition. AEA members with- ••Rehearsals begin June 21 (afternoons (by appointment; no scheduled lunch ••Rehearsals begin Aug. 8; runs Sept. out appointments for the singing/act- and weekends); runs July 7-17 in break) at WBTT Theatre, 1646 10th Way, 7-Oct. 30 in Aurora, IL. ing auditions will be seen as time Waltham, MA. Sarasota, FL, 34236. A monitor will not ••Seeking—Donna Sheridan: 30-45, all permits throughout each day.There are ••Seeking—Millie Dillmount: female, be provided. The producer will run all ethnicities. Sophie Sheridan: 20+, all no NYC auditions scheduled at this 18+, all ethnicities. Miss Dorothy: aspects of this audition. ethnicities. Harry Bright: 30-45, all eth- time. female, 18+, all ethnicities. Mrs. Meers: ••For an audition appointment, Equity nicities. Bill Austin: 30-45, all ethnici- ••For singing/acting auditions: Prepare female, 18+, Caucasian, Asian. Muzzy members contact Travis Ray at (941) ties. Sam Carmichael: 30-45, all two brief songs (one up-tempo and van Hossmere: female, 18+, African 404-7801 or at tray@westcoastblack- ethnicities. Tanya: 30-45, all ethnici- one ballad) appropriate to summer American. Ms. Peg Flannery: female, theatre.org (9 a.m.-5 p.m., Mon.-Fri.). ties. Rosie: 30-45, all ethnicities. Sky: shows. Note that there may be time to 18+, all ethnicities. The Priscilla Girls: Submissions deadline is Apr. 22, 2016 (4 18+, all ethnicities. Ali & Lisa: 18+, all perform one selection only. Bring female, 18+, all ethnicities. Mama: p.m.). ethnicities. Pepper & Eddie: 18+, all

sheet music in the correct key; an female, 18+, Asian. Jimmy Smith: male, ••Actors: prepare two contrasting mono- ethnicities. Ensemble: 18+, all MUSICALS accompanist will be provided, but will 18+, all ethnicities. Trevor Graydon: logues. Singers: prepare one song--16 ethnicities. not transpose. If auditioning for male, 18+, all ethnicities. Ching Ho: bars--and one monologue). Bring sheet ••Equity Chorus Calls will be held March “Avenue Q,” also bring a brief comic male, 18+, Caucasian, Asian. Bun Foo: music with beginning/end times 29 from 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. (male identi- monologue. Some may be asked to male, 18+, Caucasian, Asian. Ensemble: marked; accompanist provided. Bring fied dancers; sign-up, 9:30 a.m.) and stay for the dance call. Bring appro- males & females, 18+, all ethnicities. six copies of your headshot and resume, from 2:30-6 p.m. (female identified priate dancewear and character shoes. ••Equity Principal Auditions will be held stapled together (photocopies are dancers; sign-up, 2 p.m.) at Actors’ Bring a picture and resume, stapled March 25 from 2-10 p.m. (by appoint- acceptable). Note: At the audition loca- Equity Building, 557 W. Randolph St., back-to-back. Preparation For dance ment) at Reagle Music Theatre, 617 tion, all parking is free in front and on 1st Floor Member Center, Chicago, IL, auditions: Be warmed up and ready to Lexington St., (same address/location the side of the theater’s building. For 60661. Chorus rules are in effect. A dance when the call begins. Wear as Waltham High School), Waltham, more information, visit westcoast- monitor will be provided. This is an appropriate dancewear and have char- MA. A monitor will not be provided. blacktheatre.org. Equity Chorus Call, no appointments acter shoes. Some may be asked to The producer will run all aspects of this ••Pays: $550/wk. Equity SPT Contract. will be taken. Equity Members will be stay and sing after all have danced. audition. given preference on the day of the call. Prepare 16 bars of a musical theatre ••For an appointment Equity members ••Be warmed up and prepared to dance song. Bring sheet music in the correct email Christian@reaglemusictheatre. in appropriate attire and bring jazz or key; an accompanist will be provided, org or call (781) 891-5600 before Mar. 24 ballet shoes. Prepare 16-32 bars of a but will not transpose. Bring a picture at 4:30 p.m. CHORUS CALLS rock/pop song in the style of the show. and resume, stapled back-to-back. ••Prepare 32 bars in the style of the The song does not have to be from a ••Pays $447/wk. Equity LOA Agreement. show. Also, please plan to arrive ten to 5th Avenue 16-17 Season, musical; it should show your vocal fifteen minutes before your requested Dancers strengths. Bring one copy of headshot/ ‘Spamalot’ time to fill out audition paperwork. ••Seeking strong singers, actors, and resume. ••Casting Equity and nonunion princi- Bring copies of your résumé and most dancers for all roles in the ‘16-’17 ••Pays $678/wk. Equity LOA to COST pals for “Spamalot.” recent headshot, stapled back to back. Season. Season shows include “Man Of Contract. ••Company: Casa Mañana Theatre. Staff: ••Pays $571/wk. Equity LOA Agreement. La Mancha” (Rehearsals begin Sept. 7; Wally Jones, exec. prod.; Hunter Foster, tech begins Sept. 30; runs Oct. 7-30); ‘Spamalot,’ Female Dancers dir.; Jeremy Dumont, choreo. Westcoast Black Theatre “The Little Mermaid” (Rehearsals begin ••Casting Equity and nonunion female ••Rehearsals May 21; runs June 4-12 in Troupe, 2016-17 Season Oct. 25; tech begins Nov. 16; runs Nov. dancers for “Spamalot.” Fort Worth, TX. ••Seeking Equity actors and actor/sing- 23-Dec. 31); “The Pajama Game” ••Company: Casa Mañana Theatre. Staff: ••Seeking—King Arthur: male, 30-69, all ers for various roles and ensemble in (Rehearsals begin Jan. 10, 2017; tech Wally Jones, exec. prod.; Hunter Foster, ethnicities. Sir Robin: male, 30-49, all Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe’s begins Feb. 3; runs Feb. 9-Mar. 5); “The dir.; Jeremy Dumont, choreo. ethnicities. Sir Lancelot d/b/a Lance: upcoming 2016-17 season. Last show in Secret Garden” (Rehearsals begin Mar. ••Rehearsals May 21; runs June 4-12 in male, 30-49, all ethnicities. Patsy: 2015-16 season: “How I Got Over,” A 24, 2017; tech begins Apr. 8; runs Apr. Fort Worth, TX. male, 30-49, all ethnicities. Sir Tribute to Mahalia Jackson (Nate 14-May 6); and “Romy & Michele’s High ••Seeking—Female Dancers: female, 18+, Galahad: male, 30-39, African Jacobs, creator-dir. Rehearsals begin School Reunion” (Rehearsals begin all ethnicities. American. Sir Bedevere: 20-49, all eth- June 7, 2016; runs July 13-Aug. 14, with May 2, 2017; tech begins May 30; runs ••Equity Chorus Calls will be held March nicities. The Lady of the Lake: female, possible extension to Aug. 21). 2016-17 June 8-July 2). 18 at 10 a.m. (female dancers) at Casa 20-39, all ethnicities. Actor/Historian/ season includes: “The Wiz” (Charlie ••Company: Fifth Avenue Theatre. Staff: Manana Rehearsal Studio, 3101 West Not Dead Fred/French Guard/Minstrel/ Smalls and William F. Brown, writers; Kelsey Thorgalsen, casting assoc.; Lancaster, located directly behind the- Prince Herbert: male, 20-39, all Kenney Green, dir. Rehearsals begin Trina Mills, dance call choreo. atre, Fort Worth, TX, 76107. A monitor ethnicities. Sept. 13; runs Oct. 12-Nov. 19, with pos- ••Rehearses and performs in Seattle, will not be provided. The producer will ••Equity Principal Auditions will be held sible one-performance extension to WA. run all aspects of this audition. March 18 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (lunch, Nov. 20); “Black Nativity” (Langston ••Seeking—Dancers: males & females, ••For an audition appointment, email 12:30-1:30 p.m.) at Casa Manana Hughes, writer; Nate Jacobs, dir. 18+, all ethnicities. [email protected]. Rehearsal Studio, 3101 West Lancaster, Rehearsals begin Nov. 1; runs Nov. ••Equity Chorus Calls will be held March ••Bring flat shoes and character shoes. located directly behind theatre, Fort 30-Dec. 23, with possible week exten- 17 from 1:30-3 p.m. (females) and March Dancewear appropriate. For more info, Worth, TX, 76107. A monitor will not be sion to Dec. 31); “The Piano Lesson” 18 from 4-5 p.m. (males) at 5th Avenue visit www.casamanana.org. provided. The producer will run all (August Wilson, writer; Chuck Smith, Theatre Rehearsal Space, 1308 5th Ave., ••Pays $664/wk. Equity COST Tier I aspects of this audition. dir. Rehearsals begin Dec. 13, 2016; runs Seattle, WA, 98101. A monitor will not Contract. ••For an audition appointment, email Jan 11-Feb. 18, 2017); “Girl Groups,” The be provided. The producer will run all [email protected]. ‘60s Explosion (Nate Jacobs, creator- aspects of this audition. ‘Thoroughly Modern Millie,’ ••Prepare a short song in the style of the dir. Rehearsals begin Jan. 24; runs Mar. ••For an audition appointment, email Dancers show. Bring sheet music. Accompanist 1-Apr. 8); and “Dearly Departed” (David [email protected]. Details pro- ••Casting Equity actor/singers and actor/ will be provided but will not transpose. Bottrell and Jessie Jones, writer; Harry vided with appointment. singer/dancers for “Thoroughly Modern For more info, visit www.casamanana. Bryce, dir. Rehearsals begin Mar. 21; ••Females: Wear character heels. Males: Millie.” org. runs Apr. 19-May 27). Bring tap shoes and jazz shoes or sneak- ••Company: Reagle Music Theatre of ••Pays $664/wk. Equity COST Tier I ••Company: Westcoast Black Theatre ers. Note: Children will not be seen at Greater Boston. Staff: Jeanine Tesori, Contract. Troupe. Staff: Nate Jacobs, founder- these auditions. For more info, visit music; Dick Scanlan, lyrics; Richard artistic dir.; Travis Ray, assoc. manag- www.5thavenue.org/auditions. Morris and Dick Scanlan, book; Cynthia ‘Thoroughly Modern Millie’ ing dir.; Juanita Munford, resident ••Pays $1087/wk. Equity WCLO Contract. Thole, dir.; Dan Rodriguez, music dir.; ••Casting Equity actor/singers and actor/ stage mgr. Susan Chebookjian, choreo.; Robert J. singer/dancers for “Thoroughly Modern ••Season rehearses and runs in Sarasota, ‘Mamma Mia!’ Eagle, prod. artistic dir. Millie.” FL. ••Seeking strong actors and singers of ••Rehearsals begin June 21 (afternoons ••Company: Reagle Music Theatre Of ••Seeking—Equity Actors: 18+, all ethnic- all genders, ethnicities, ages and types and weekends); runs July 7-17 in Greater Boston. Staff: Jeanine Tesori, ities. Equity Actor/Singers: 18+, all for “Mamma Mia!” Waltham, MA. music; Dick Scanlan, lyrics; Richard ethnicities. ••Company: Paramount Theatre. Staff: ••Seeking—Millie Dillmount: female, Morris and Dick Scanlan, book; Cynthia ••Equity Principal Auditions will be held Trent Stork, casting dir.; Jim Corti, dir.- 18+, all ethnicities. Miss Dorothy: Thole, dir.; Dan Rodriguez, music dir.; April 23 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (by artistic dir.; Tom Vendafreddo, music female, 18+, all ethnicities. Mrs. Susan Chebookjian, choreo.; Robert J. appointment; no scheduled lunch dir.; Kory Danielson, assist. music dir.; Meers: female, 18+, Caucasian, Asian. Eagle, prod. artistic dir. break) and April 24 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Kaylee Oost, company mgr. Muzzy van Hossmere: female, 18+,

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African American. Ms. Peg Flannery : ••To apply, submit photos of yourself, ••Pays $150/8 hrs. for massage therapist, and what role. female, 18+, all ethnicities. The along with your name, cell number, and $80/8 hrs. for others. ••Some pay. Priscilla Girls: female, 18+, all ethnici- measurements. ties. Mama: female, 18+, Asian. Jimmy ••Pays $72/8 hrs. ‘Chicago Med’ ‘Zoobiquity’ Smith: male, 18+, all ethnicities. ••Casting “Chicago Med,” an NBC TV ••Casting “Zoobiquity,” a FOX TV pilot Trevor Graydon: male, 18+, all ethnic- ‘Office Christmas Party’ series. starring Peter Facinelli & Kim Raver. ities. Ching Ho: male, 18+, Caucasian, ••Casting the Paramount Pictures fea- ••Company: NBC, Universal, Dick Wolf Project description: “A light medical Asian. Bun Foo: male, 18+, Caucasian, ture film “Office Christmas Party” star- Productions. Staff: Joan Philo, casting procedural based on the best-selling Asian. Ensemble: males & females, ring Kate McKinnon, Jennifer Aniston, dir. book of the same name by Dr. Barbara 18+, all ethnicities. Jason Bateman & T.J. Miller. Project ••Shoots Mar. 21-30 (no weekends), in Natterson-Horowitz and Kathryn ••Equity Chorus Calls will be held March description: “An office’s holiday party Chicago, IL. Bowers.” 26 from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (open call for goes horribly wrong.” ••Seeking—Department Heads & ••Company: 20th Century Fox TV. Staff: dancers) at Reagle Music Theatre, 617 ••Company: Dreamworks Pictures, Hospital Reps: 30-79, all ethnicities. Kevin Bray, dir.; Nathan and Jon Collier, Lexington St., (same address/location Paramount Pictures,. Staff: Josh ••Seeking submissions from IL. writers; Jess Gisin, casting dir. as Waltham High School), Waltham, Gordon & Will Speck, dirs. ••Send submissions to xtra1casting@ ••Shoots Mar. 21-Apr. 4 in Chicago, IL. MA. A monitor will not be provided. ••Shooting April 19-June 1, in Hiram, GA gmail.com. ••Seeking—Real Medical Professionals: The producer will run all aspects of this (greater Atlanta, GA area). ••To apply, submit a recent, color photo- males & females, 18+, all ethnicities. audition. ••Seeking—Midwest Types: males & graph with height, weight, age, phone ••Seeking submissions from IL. ••Be warmed up and ready to dance by females, 25-65, all ethnicities, number, and location (city & state). ••Send submissions to extras4zoo@ 9 a.m. Everyone should bring tap Midwest character business types, all Only submit if you haven’t worked on gmail.com.

FILM shoes; women should also bring a pair shapes & sizes, to work in a corporate the show before. ••To apply, you must be registered at of high heels. Bring two copies of your office setting. Attractive Types: ••Some pay. www.4starcasting.com. Fill out form at résumé and most recent headshot, males & females, 25-65, all ethnici- www.tiny.cc/apbzoo. Include your stapled back to back. No appointment ties, attractive sharp business types, ‘Dirty Dancing’ name, age, height, weight, phone num- necessary. to work in a corporate office setting. ••Casting the ABC TV movie “Dirty ber, zip code, email address, and ••Pays $571/wk. Equity LOA Agreement.. Computer Tech Types: males & Dancing,” starring Abigail Breslin, include recent photos (face & body). If females, 20-35, all ethnicities, Debra Messing & Colt Prattes. Project you have a photo of yourself in scrubs TV & VIDEOTV younger, nerdy. Secretary Types: description: “A musical re-imagining of or lab coat, please send this as an addi- males & females, 20-65, all ethnici- the 1987 film, ‘Dirty Dancing.’” tional photo. ties. Blue Collar Types: males & ••Company: ABC. Staff: Jessica Sharzer ••Pays $80/8 hrs. FEATURE FILMS females, 20-55, all ethnicities, ship- & Wayne Blair, writers; Wayne Blair, ping department & janitorial staff dir.; Andy Blankenbuehler, choreo.; ‘Downsizing’ types. Tona B. Dahlqust, casting dir. ••Casting extras for the Paramount ••Seeking submissions from GA. ••Shoots April-May, in Asheville, NC and Pictures film “Downsizing” starring ••Send submissions to OCPextras@ surrounding area. PRINT MODELING Matt Damon, Reese Witherspoon, TSCasting.com. ••Seeking—Dancers: males & females, Alec Baldwin & Jason Sudekis. Project ••Include your name, contact info, loca- 21-50, all ethnicities, especially in need 5 Five and Under Digital description: “A social satire in which a tion, age, height, weight, all clothing those of college age with much experi- Calendar, Models guy realizes he would have a better sizes, and at least three recent photos ence and available multiple days ••Seeking models for the digitally-dis- life if he were to shrink himself.” (face, waist-up & full body). Note any throughout filming, will also be por- tributed 5 Five and Under calendar. ••Company: Ad Hominem Enterprises, prior acting/extra experience. traying staff at lodge, should be experi- Production Department states: “Each Annapurna Pictures, Paramount ••Pays $64/8 hrs. with overtime after 8 enced in dance moves/styles as seen in model has her own month, Twitter Pictures. Staff: Alexander Payne, hrs. Casting dir. notes: “Work days will original movie. handle, Instagram account, etc. info on MODELING writer/prod./dir.; Jim Taylor, writer/ be 12 hrs. or more.” ••Seeking submissions from NC. her page. Be seen by top agents and prod.; John Jackson, casting dir. ••Send submissions to ddmoviedanc- producers.” ••Shooting starting mid-April, in [email protected]. ••Company: 5 Five and Under™. Staff: Omaha, NE. ••Include your name, age, race, phone Tamar Green Holmes, Production Dept. ••Seeking—Extras: males & females, 18+, (prefer cell), height, weight, all cloth- ••Calendar shoot dates TBD in NYC, all ethnicities, all types. SCRIPTED TV & VIDEO ing sizes, location (city & state where Atlanta, GA, and California. This is a ••Seeking submissions from NE. you reside), and recent photos. digitally distributed calendar so shoots ••Send submissions to cbfilmcasting@ ‘A.P.B.’ Mention any tattoos or piercings can be scheduled as late as seven days gmail.com. ••Casting the FOX TV pilot “A.P.B.,” star- which are visible in summer attire & prior to the month ending. VARIETY ••Include a current snapshot, contact ring Justin Kirk. Project description: list dance training/experience and ••Seeking—Model: female, 18-40, all info, date of birth, physical attributes “Inspired by the July New York Times style/type of dance you are experi- ethnicities. (height, weight, eye color, hair color), Magazine article ‘Who Runs the Streets enced in. ••Seeking submissions nationwide. and vehicle info (make, model, year, of New Orleans,’ ‘A.P.B.’ explores what ••Some pay. ••Send submissions to color). happens when an enigmatic tech bil- [email protected]. ••Some pay. lionaire purchases a troubled police ‘Mercy Street’ ••To submit or for more info, visit http:// precinct in the wake of a loved one’s ••Casting season two of the PBS TV www.5fiveandunder.club. ‘Hidden Figures’ murder.” series “Mercy Street.” Project descrip- ••Pays: $100 for a one-hour shoot. ••Casting background for the feature ••Company: 20th Century Fox TV. Staff: tion: “Historical drama is set during Production Department states: “Paid film “Hidden Figures,” starring Taraji Len Wiseman, dir.; David Slack, writer; Civil War times in an Alexandria hospi- flights possible if model appears to be P. Henson. Project description: “An Jess Gisin, casting director. tal and inspired by real people and the right fit.” unsung group of African American ••Shoots Mar. 21-Apr. 8, in Chicago, IL. events.” female math wizards help NASA win ••Seeking—Real Massage Therapist: ••Company: PBS. Staff: Ridley Scott & the space race.” 21-45, all ethnicities, must own mas- David Zucker, exec. prods. ••Company: Fox 2000, Marinella Hume sage chair. Real Police: 18+, all ethnici- ••Shooting begins April 18, in the Casting. Staff: Ted Melfi, dir. ties. Real Military Personnel: 18+, all Richmond, VA & Petersburg, VA areas. DANCERS & ••Shoots Mar. 28-29, in Atlanta, GA. ethnicities. ••Seeking—Background: males & ••Seeking—Church Members: males & ••Seeking submissions from IL. females, 18+, all ethnicities, local talent CHOREOGRAPHERS females, 25-55, African American, men ••Send submissions to extras4apb@ with timeless looks that can easily fit must be clean shaven, 5’1 -6’1”, with gmail.com. into the Civil War era. ‘Mickey’s Royal Friendship waist 38 or smaller. ••To apply, complete the online form at ••Seeking submissions from VA. Faire,’ FL ••Seeking submissions from GA. http://tiny.cc/apbzoo. Include your ••Send submissions to ••Seeking male and female dancers for ••Send submissions to name, age, height, weight, phone num- [email protected]. “Mickey’s Royal Friendship Faire.” [email protected]. ber, zip code and email address. Must ••To apply, submit two recent photos ••Company: Walt Disney Entertainment. be registered at www.4starcasting. (one close-up & one full-body). Staff: Darla Hayward, casting dir. VISIT BACKSTAGE.COM/CASTING com. Include two recent photos (face & Include all contact information, union ••Runs at Walt Disney Entertainment in for full character breakdowns, script body). If you have a photo of yourself in status, height, weight, all clothing Lake Buena Vista, FL. sides, and more casting notices uniform, if applicable, please send this sizes, location (city & state), and if you ••Seeking—Dancers: males & females, as an additional photo. worked on the program last season 18+, all ethnicities.

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••Auditions will be held April 1 at 10 a.m. kingdom with song, dance, adventure, ••Rehearsals begin May at Knoebles; ing summer intensives, master classes, (sign up 9-10 a.m.; AEA and non AEA) oohs and ahhs, and a finale that will performs May 14-Sept 25 at Knoebles in industry showcases, and performance and at 7 p.m. (sign up 6-7 p.m.; AEA and light up the sky and brighten your Elysburg, PA. opportunities in NYC. BAA states: non AEA) at Disney’s Animal Kingdom hearts!” ••Seeking—Singers Who Dance & “Work one-on-one with the stars and Rehearsal Facility, 3271 Sherberth Rd., ••Company: Walt Disney World Dancers Who Sing: males & females, casting directors of your favorite Kissimmee, FL, 34747. A monitor will Entertainment/ Disney Creative 18-35, all ethnicities, with good harmo- Broadway shows! Participants study not be provided. The producer will run Entertainment. Staff: Darla Hayward, nization skills. song interpretation, audition tech- all aspects of this audition. casting dir. ••Auditions will be held April 3 from 12-3 nique, and Broadway dance with Tony ••Provide headshot/resume. All dancers ••Runs at Walt Disney Entertainment in p.m. (singers and dancers) at The Award winning guests, Broadway per- will be taught a ballet routine. Selected Lake Buena Vista, FL. Alamo Restaurant at Knoebles formers, casting directors, and agents! dancers will move on to an advanced ••Seeking—Dancers: males & females, Ameusement Resort, 391 Knoebels Admission is by audition only. jazz routine. Dancers should be warmed 18+, all ethnicities. Blvd., Route 487, Elysburg, PA, 17824. Upcoming auditions in a city near you!” up and ready to begin at the time listed. ••Auditions will be held April 8 at 10 a.m. ••Send submissions to ••Company: Broadway Artists Alliance Wear form fitting attire to show your sil- (sign in, 9-10 a.m.) at Power House of [email protected]. of NYC. Staff: Recent and upcoming houette. Wear appropriate ballet/jazz Dance, 12300 Inwood Rd., Dallas, TX, ••Prepare 16 bars up tempo and 16 bars guests include Jeremy Jordan, Michael shoes. Note: Late arrivals will not be 75244. A monitor will not be provided. of a ballad to be sung a cappella. You Cerveris, Sutton Foster, Megan Hilty, accepted. Applicants must be 18+ and The producer will run all aspects of this may be asked to harmonize with the Laura Osnes, Jason Robert Brown, Bebe authorized to work in the United States. audition. Late arrivals will not be director. Also bring comfortable cloth- Neuwirth, Christian Borle, Norbert Leo ••Pays $16.53/hr. Walt Disney World accepted. ing to change into, as you will be taught Butz, Billy Porter, Jonathan Groff, and Agreement. ••Bring headshot/resume. All dancers a short dance combination on site by more. Special Broadway guests and will be taught a ballet routine. Selected the choreographer. casting directors also tour with the dancers will move on to an advanced ••Pay is negotiable, and housing is avail- national audition team. jazz routine. Dancers should be able. Contact James at (212) 802-7436 if ••Programs are held at Ripley Grier warmed up and ready to begin at the you have any further questions. Studios, NYC. THEME PARKS time listed. Wear form fitting attire to ••Seeking—Young Performers: males & show your silhouette. Wear appropriate females, 6-21, all ethnicities. ‘For the First Time in Forever,’ ballet/jazz shoes. Note: Must be 18+ and ••Auditions will be held by appt. March Orlando authorized to work in the United States. 20 in Cleveland, OH. ••Seeking male and female actors for ••Pays $16.53/hr. Equity Disneyworld STAGE STAFF & TECH ••For more info, call (212) 561-9429 or “For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Agreement. EOE. visit www.broadwayartistsalliance.org. Sing-Along Celebration.” Synopsis: ‘Charlotte’s Web’ ••Class and summer intensive tuition Anna, Elsa, and Kristoff help to lead the ‘Mickey’s Royal Friendship ••Seeking a strong, experienced stage ranges vary from $175-$1,450, depend- audience through a retelling of Disney’s Faire,’ Utah manager for “Charlotte’s Web.” ing on the program. animated hit, “Frozen.” ••Seeking male and female dancers for ••Company: Drury Lane Oakbrook. ••Company: Walt Disney World Parks “Mickey’s Royal Friendship Faire.” ••Rehearsals begin Mar. 28; runs Apr. ‘Find Your Honesty: Acting and Resorts Talent Casting. Staff: Mark Production statement: “Come one! 13-May 28 in Through Song,’ Classes Catlett, casting dir. Come all! Today is Mickey’s Royal ••Oakbrook, IL. ••Seeking participants “Find Your ••Performs live at Disney’s Hollywood Friendship Faire! Mickey, Minnie, ••Seeking—Stage Manager: 18+, all Honesty: Acting Through Song” classes. Studios at the Walt Disney World Resort Donald, Daisy and Goofy play host to ethnicities. Owner states: “We work directly with near Orlando, FL. some of their very special friends. The ••Seeking submissions from IL. actors to find their natural core in each ••Seeking—Anna: 18+, all ethnicities. arrivals of Tiana, Naveen, Louis, ••For consideration, email submissions to piece and believe that a true performance Elsa: 18+, all ethnicities. Kristoff: 18+, Rapunzel, Flynn, the ruffians, Anna, [email protected] or mail to Attn: should be grounded in honesty and all ethnicities. Elsa and Olaf make this a joyful festival Juli Walker, Drury Lane Productions, 100 evoke the artist’s organic instincts. It’s ••Auditions will be held April 1 at 2:30 celebrating the unique stories of the cit- Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181. my goal to help you uncover your genu- p.m. (sign-in, 1:30-2:30 p.m.) at Disney’s izens who make up this magical king- Submissions deadline is Mar. 25. ine individuality, because that’s what Animal Kingdom Rehearsal Facility, dom with song, dance, adventure, oohs ••Pays $122/performance. Equity TYA casting directors are looking for. We offer 3271 Sherberth Road, Kissimmee, FL, and ahhs, and a finale that will light up Per Performance Tier 1 Agreement. private one-on-one sessions as well as 34747. the sky and brighten your hearts!” group classes designed to focus on you, ••Late arrivals will not be accepted. ••Company: Walt Disney World Ozark Actors Theatre, ASM giving you the tools to anchor you in the Advanced registration is not required. Entertainment. Staff: Darla Hayward, ••Seeking an assistant stage manager for moment--all to get you centered and Candidates will need to pass a type- casting dir. Ozark Actors Theatre’s summer season. solid in your craft. We will also solidify casting audition before moving to the ••Runs at Walt Disney Entertainment in Season includes “Annie Get Your Gun” your repertoire and discuss the business VARIETY reading portion of the audition. Sides Lake Buena Vista, FL. (Runs June 16-16); “The 39 Steps” side of your career. There is no right, and will be provided. Bring a current head- ••Seeking—Dancers: males & females, (Rehearsals begin June 21; runs July there is no wrong, there is only finding shot and résumé. Note: These are acting 18+, all ethnicities. 7-17); and “Damn Yankees” (Rehearsals your honesty in your work and, in that, roles and do not require live singing. ••Auditions will be held April 6 at 10 a.m. begin July 12; runs July 28-Aug. 7). booking you the job.” Must be 18+ and authorized to work in (sign-in, 9-10 a.m.) at Creative Arts ••Company: Ozark Actors Theatre. Staff: ••Company: Find Your Honesty: Acting the United States. Callbacks will be Academy, 165 S Main St., Bountiful, UT, Stephenie Moser, OAT prod. managing Through Song. Staff: Alex Covington, held at a later date. For full details, visit 84010. A monitor will not be provided. dir. coord. www.disneyauditions.com. The producer will run all aspects of this ••10-week contract runs early June-Aug. ••Ongoing sessions are held at Ripley- ••Pays $16.53 hr. min. Actors employed audition. Late arrivals will not be 7 in Rolla, MO. Each show has 10 Grier Studios in NYC or via Skype or with the Walt Disney World Resort are accepted performances. FaceTime (if not in town). covered under the terms and condi- ••Bring headshot/resume. All dancers ••Seeking—Assistant Stage Manager: ••Seeking—Actors/Singers: males & tions of a collective bargaining agree- will be taught a ballet routine. Selected 18+, all ethnicities. females, 10+, all ethnicities, musical ment with Actors’ Equity Association. dancers will move on to an advanced ••Seeking submissions from MO. theater artists interested in taking their EOE. jazz routine. Dancers should be ••For consideration, email submissions craft to the next level. warmed up and ready to begin at the to [email protected] or mail to Ozark ••Seeking submissions nationwide. ‘Mickey’s Royal Friendship time listed. Wear form fitting attire to Actors Theatre, PO Box K, Rolla, MO ••Send submissions to actingthrusong@

Faire,’ Dallas show your silhouette. Wear appropriate 65402. Submissions deadline is Mar. 31. gmail.com. GIGS ••Seeking male and female dancers for ballet/jazz shoes. Note: Must be 18+ and ••Pays $418/wk. Equity SPT 5 Contract. ••Headshot, resume, and video clip(s) “Mickey’s Royal Friendship Faire.” authorized to work in the United States. Note: Housing provided in Rolla, MO. are preferred, but not required. In your Production statement: “Come one! ••Pays $16.53/hr. Equity Disneyworld cover letter, tell the instructor a little Come all! Today is Mickey’s Royal Agreement. EOE. bit about yourself and what you would Friendship Faire! Mickey, Minnie, like to gain from coaching. Donald, Daisy and Goofy play host to ‘The Big 80’s!’ ••No pay. Fees required. Introductory some of their very special friends. The ••Casting “The Big 80’s!,” a theme park session offered at $50.

WORKSHOPS EVENTS arrivals of Tiana, Naveen, Louis, revue show at Knoebels Amusement Rapunzel, Flynn, the ruffians, Anna, Resort in Elysburg, PA for the 2016 Broadway Artists Alliance, VISIT BACKSTAGE.COM/CASTING Elsa and Olaf make this a joyful festival Summer Season. National Audition Tour for full character breakdowns, script celebrating the unique stories of the ••Company: JRW Productions. Staff: ••Seeking advanced young musical the- sides, and more casting notices citizens who make up this magical James Wilkinson, pres. atre performers (ages 6-21) for upcom-

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Will Forte may be the (misleadingly named) title character, but Season 2 of the hit Fox comedy “The Last Man on Earth” has proven that he’s more than ably supported by some terrific actors, from Kristen Schaal and Mary Steenburgen to Australian Cleopatra Coleman. Coleman shared some of her favorite behind-the-scenes snaps on the set of the show with Backstage!

(1) The best job in the world... (2) Here’s Kristen doing my makeup, because why not? (3) Sometimes it’s just you and your coffee. (4) Where you’ll find us. (5) This is an example of how continuity pictures can double as hand modeling pictures. You heard it here first! •

Photographs courtesy Cleopatra Coleman

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