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TELEVISION ‘PaleyFest: Made in NY’ FILM 3A fter too many years, ‘ Escape From PaleyFest gets a New 2Tomorrow’ York City installment T he Sundance jaw- Oct. 2–6, prompted by ing Oct. 6) and dropper no one thought the record number of FX’s “American would be released will shows that film here. Horror Story: screen for free at L.A.’s Among the panels will be ones dedicated to Netflix break- Coven” (pre- Cinefamily Oct. 3. out hit “Orange Is the New Black” and FX’s twisty, miering Oct. 9). Filmed guerrilla style in addictive “The Americans.” And nary a nose Disneyland and Disney twitch in sight. World, director Randy THEATER Moore’s hallucinatory ‘Wait Until Dark’ film proves that any- 4F amous from the Audrey Hepburn film, where families gather this stage thriller—about the terrorization of can never be the happi- a blind woman—has been newly adapted by est place on earth. Jeffrey Hatcher in a production starring Alison Pill that will play the Geffen Playhouse in L.A. through Nov. 17. “TRIP”: JOAN“WAIT MARCUS; UNTIL “ESCAPE”: DARK”: COURTESY MANKURT GEFFENMEDIA LLC;PLAYHOUSE; “THE AMERICANS”: “WITCHES”: FRANKJOSEPH OCKENFELS; VILES

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“Watching the student, seeing what they’ve written come to life, that is hands down the most memorable moment,” said YSF executive director Bill Thompson. “Seeing that with my student at the very first session I did was addictive.” Thompson, a former YSF volunteer, loved the program so much he quit his job in 2006 to work full-time for it. Anna Phelan, a young storyteller, joined the program in 2010 when she transferred to a new school after being bullied at her previous one. “[YSF] really helped her get over the hump of getting bullied and not having good self- esteem,” said her mother, Nina Andro. The program gave Anna confidence in her ability to be funny and has inspired her to continue writing stories. Since its beginnings, the foundation has helped more than 5,000 students improve their literacy skills, self- Dot-Marie Jones and Naya Rivera from “Glee” esteem, and creative ability. The high demand for arts perform at the 2012 “Biggest Show” education means a never-ending need for programs, volunteer mentors, and actors in more schools. INDUSTRY YSF has recently taken the operation east and started a program in New York City. Actors and prospective mentors looking to help a child’s creative Welcome to the growth while connecting with others in the field can volunteer in either city. “You enter a community of people at your specific school, but then “It is

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rose; Dougherty: Courtesy tad more epic. “You want to realize at the end of the day, as much fun as b Come to Life Four students will cast their plays from a star-studded you’re having and as big as you’re going, you want to respect selection to commemorate 10 years of the Young Storytellers the author’s intent and their words,” said actor and longtime Foundation Oct. 12 at “The Biggest Show” in Los Angeles. mentor Sean Michael Boozer. “It’s magic to see what they Young Storytellers provides underprivileged children access did come to life, as opposed to your interpretation of it. But to arts education by setting them up with mentors who help it is absolute fun; it’s just pure joy. Everybody who’s there is

how”: Kristine Am them write a short script over nine weeks. For the grand there for the big team win; there’s no ego, and it’s so much S finale, or “The Big Show,” professional actors are brought in fun to be in that environment.” for audition and cast by the writers, then perform the scripts Tickets for “The Biggest Show” are on sale at

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I’ve heard there was something unique 1about how you wrote this film? Right. I actually wrote the entire film as a race. Normally you think things through in terms of Act 1, Act 2, Act 3. I never gave that any thought; I just wanted this to be a constant series of overtakes. They meet on equal terms. James wins most promising driver of the year, so Niki overtakes him by joining Formula One. James then joins Formula One and overtakes him as he meets his wife. Niki joins Ferrari, overtakes James, and meets his wife. And on and on.

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filled with cruelty and violence as she watches her D husband (played by Michael Fassbender, a major draw for Paulson) allow his love for slave Patsey to humili- rancois ate Mistress Epps. But Paulson gamely pulled her hair back tight, wore a dress that gave the impression of being a petticoat—“something I actually wear, which is kind of embarrassing”—and filmed herself clawing Patsey’s face. Despite being a day away from offering the role to someone else, McQueen was “intrigued” by Paulson’s tape. A day later, the role was hers. What sets apart McQueen’s slavery epic (based on an 1853 memoir) is that there are no moments of

redemption for the owners of slaves. Paulson isn’t Y”: JOAN MARCUS LL seen sneaking into the slaves’ quarters with food; she’s hurling cut-glass decanters at them or clawing a E Y ’S FO

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1003 COVER STORY.indd 24 10/1/13 1:22 PM ‘What Is It About stress enough that that’s how I Rosensweig’ on Broadway. I had a Paulson has rarely slowed want it,” she says with a laugh. little bit of that childhood naiveté: down since, though she’s pleased Sarah Paulson?’ Paulson’s been what she calls ‘What’s so hard about this?’ ” that you can’t scroll through a “worker bee” from the begin- Then Paulson moved to L.A. and her IMDb page and pinpoint any Sarah Paulson estimates that ning of her career. “For the first didn’t work for a year and a half. one thing she does. “All those between “12 Years a Slave,” year and a half of my working life, Back in New York City, she audi- characters just within the last “American Horror Story: Asylum,” I just didn’t stop working,” she tioned—“really ill prepared”—for two years,” she starts to say Off-Broadway play “Talley’s says. “I went to performing arts a role in “a hard play with fancy before interrupting herself with Folly,” and “American Horror high school, I got an agent from actors.” And her feedback was a grin. “What I’ll be interested to Story: Coven,” she’s had maybe my school, and then I just started “What is it about Sarah Paulson? see is if I get offered any roles a total of two months off in the to work. My first job was under- I don’t get it.” “That was a big of supreme bitches now that last year. “But I really can’t studying Amy Ryan in ‘The Sisters wake-up call for me,” she says. I’ve done ‘12 Years a Slave’!”

On “American Horror Story: Coven”

to defend her behavior. But from an acting standpoint, when you have to get into the With Danny Burstein in “Talley’s Folly” head of someone who does indefensible things, you have to find a way to make things Denis O’Hare, and Taissa Farmiga), this season real for you. Because nobody includes a bumper crop of women actors. “It’s walks around thinking they’re every actress anyone could ever love,” Paulson a terrible person. You may says, name-checking Angela Bassett, Patti question yourself, but [Mistress LuPone, Kathy Bates, and Emma Roberts, a list Epps] doesn’t have that capac- that barely puts a dent in the roster of bold-faced ity. That’s why she’s able to do names on board. “This year it’s a much bigger l; those things and feel justified.” With Lupito Nyong’o in “12 Years a Slave” show in scope, many more stories.” Does this Paulson drew the line at mean that after playing the heart of “Asylum,” uhame

D scratching an imaginary Paulson gets a little bit of a rest on “Coven”? actor’s face during her taped audition, but she’s it seemed as if its dates would prevent her from She pauses. “I would love to tell you things, an advocate for dressing for one. “For ‘Down doing “12 Years a Slave,” but creator Ryan Murphy but I’d be killed in a back alley somewhere.” rancois With Love,’ I put a rinse on my hair because intervened. “I was really upset, and I called Ryan,” The show’s plots are tightly guarded secrets Renée Zellweger was attached and they said, Paulson says, “and Ryan said, ‘Oh, lady. I’ll help until its Oct. 9 premiere, but what has been ‘We worry you look too much like Renée.’ ” She you figure out a way to do the movie.’ I really revealed is that Cordelia runs Miss Robichaux’s laughs. “I look as much like Renée Zellweger as credit him with helping to make that happen.” Academy for Exceptional Young Ladies, a train- I look like a field mouse! But our hair was both Now Paulson and Murphy are reteaming on ing ground for witches (including Farmiga, blond. So for my final callback I wore a wig. “American Horror Story: Coven,” which finds Roberts, and Gabourey Sidibe) to harness their I would rather not get the job knowing I did Paulson playing Cordelia, the daughter of powers and learn survival. Though “Asylum” everything I could to give them all the informa- Supreme witch Jessica Lange, in present-day New found Paulson’s character in the middle of the tion they could possibly have about me than Orleans. (Lange, a frequent co-star of Paulson’s, action—usually on the verge of or actively being

Y”: JOAN MARCUS walk away going, ‘Oh, I should have done that!’ ” calls Paulson over email “intelligent and inven- harmed—Cordelia is more of an observer. In some LL For “American Horror Story,” Paulson had no tive. There is no artifice. Her work is organic ways she’s similar to Mistress Epps—both sitting hoops through which to leap—at least, not for and true. It is always honest.”) In addition to the on a powder keg of emotions—but Paulson points E Y ’S FO

LL any of her three roles. There was a tense moment “AHS” alums returning to the fold for another out that Cordelia is more emotional. “One would STEPHANIE DIANI “AMERICAN HORROR”: COURTESY FX; “12 YEARS”: F “TA last year before “Asylum” began filming when season (including Paulson, Lange, Evan Peters, hope,” she adds dryly. “One would hope.”

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Warren. Shawn Greiner, entertainment supervisor for Legoland, says, “For acting auditions, we look for diversity—usually requesting two different monologues that show strong contrasting characters. This gives us the ability to cast one per- Season former in multiple productions. We are looking for highly animated individuals who can capture the attention of children.” For Christmas performances, singers, utumn brings with it singular seasonal acting opportunities at theme both pop and classically trained, are in high demand at theme parks. Greiner parks and haunted houses. Typically, auditions for these jobs are held says Legoland hires between six and 40 seasonal performers in addition to the 20 A several months in advance, so Halloween performers should be on the year-round performers. lookout in July and August, while Christmas performers often audition in Most theme parks support their performers (full- and part-time) in their September and October. pursuit of other acting opportunities. “When full-time theme park performers Haunted houses provide many employment opportunities: Nightmare’s do outside performances at local theater companies, it is respected by the park, haunted house alone hires 30 to 50 actors and 35 lobby performers each season and the parks will often work with them to help make it happen,” says Warren. in New York. “After doing a performance every two minutes Greiner says that Legoland typically casts each role three deep in front of hundreds of rowdy audiences each night, it will so performers have flexibility with their schedules, adding take a pretty hard-core film shoot or audition situation to that “most of our performers use this as their day job while faze you,” says Nightmare co-director John Harlacher. While performing in other theater companies as well.” Other perks haunted houses may require special skills, such as puppetry, include free access to the park, advance notice on job post- movement arts, accent work, or acrobatic skills, Harlacher ings, and an inside look at how the company operates. For says, “The thing we need from every performer…is a deep example, while Disney is Equity, Universal is not. love of scaring people and the toughness to deal with chaos Warren notes, “Universal is a wonderful place to work.… for hours on end.” Actors courageous enough to audition ‘Halloween Horror Nights’ is probably one of the gigs that is should be prepared for anything. the most fun to work on. The camaraderie around that event “Be ready to have many strange situations and requests is wonderful.” thrown at you. The actors who bravely jump in are the ones Seasonal work is also a great way to gain experience and we consider,” says Harlacher. achieve stability and job security. “We are a solid stepping- Auditioning for theme parks is fairly similar to a standard stone for new performers to gain experience and for seasoned audition and can take a few weeks or longer if the park is —Jennifer Warren performers to make some money between other shows,” says already well-staffed. “Theme park jobs, especially at Walt Greiner. Jennifer Warren, who plays Dory in “Finding Nemo: Disney World, are extremely comfortable for professional performers, [so] folks The Musical” at Walt Disney World, says, “Where else in the acting world do you don’t want to leave their positions,” says Cory Warren, the development director get full-year contracts? I’ve been able to have a family and continue performing for the Garden Theatre in Florida and previously in casting and production at because of this great stability. And I honestly feel like the work is so important. Disney World and Universal Studios. “[Theme park casting directors] want you We get to expose families to live theater—something many of them would other- to be a good fit for the show but also, and more importantly, for the park,” says wise never be exposed to.”

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••Equity Principal Auditions will be held 570 7th Ave., Suite 401, New York, NY, Oct. 15 from 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. (lunch, 10018. Indicate on the envelope: 1-2 p.m.) at Actors’ Equity Association Fairytale Lives Self Submit. New York Audition Center, 165 W. 46th St., 16th Fl., Casting picks ••Auditions will be held on an upcoming NYC, 10036. date in NYC. Note: In order to be consid- ••Prepare a brief contemporary mono- ered via this posting, the AEA member logue under two minutes. Bring picture of the week must submit him/herself directly. AEA Tristate and resume stapled together. EPA rules By Jesse Land berg members only. Actors of all cultural are in effect. A monitor will be provided. plays backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Performers of all ethnic and racial back- ‘Hand to God’ ••Pays $1200/wk. (theatre pays above ground are encouraged to attend. Note: min.) Equity LORT Non-Rep D Contract. Actors who sing a plus. MCC Theater will present the ••Pays $558/wk. plus pension & health. Off-Broadway premiere of this ‘Hand to God’ Plays Equity ANTC Contract. dark comedy about religious ••Casting “Hand to God.” • puppetry gone awry •Company: MCC Theater. Staff: ‘A Man’s A Man’ ‘Fairytale Lives Of Stephen Willems, literary mgr./resi- ••Casting “A Man’s A Man,” by Russian Girls’ dent dramaturg; Rob Askins, author; Bertolt Brecht. Equity ••Casting “Fairytale Lives Of film Moritz von Stuelpnagel, dir. ••Company: Classic Stage Russian Girls,” by Meg ‘22 Jump Street’ ••Rehearsals begin Jan. 22, 2014; runs Company. Staff: Brian Kulick, Notices Miroshnik. Synopsis: “Once Feb. 18-Mar. 30, 2014 at the Lucille artistic dir./dir.; Duncan Sheik, upon a time—in 2005—a twenty- Unlikely duo Channing Tatum and Lortel Theatre in NYC. original music score; James Calleri year-old girl named Annie Jonah Hill re-team for this eagerly ••Seeking—Jessica: female, 18+, all eth- & Paul Davis, casting dirs., Calleri returned to her native Russia to anticipated comedy sequel nicities, to play 17, a complicated Casting. brush up on the language and lose her young woman, trapped in a small town ••Rehearsals begin Dec. 2; previews Jan. American accent. Underneath a glamor- with small ideas, smart, though some- 8; runs TBD-Feb. 9, 2014 in NYC with ous post-Soviet Moscow studded with musicals what introverted, does not suffer fools possible extension until Feb. 23. dangerously high heels, designer bags, ‘Matilda’ gladly, relates to outsiders like herself, ••Seeking—Galy Gay: male, 30-49, all and luxe fur coats, she discovers an Producers of the current Broadway supportive and kind to those who ethnicities, a charming innocent man enchanted motherland teeming with might need help, ruthlessly abrupt who is unable to say “no,” virtuous but evil stepmothers, wicked witches, and smash are holding chorus calls for with those she perceives as selfish and impressionable porter who is trans- ravenous bears. Annie must learn how to the male children’s ensemble arrogant. Timothy: males & females, formed by the soldiers into a vicious kill- become the heroine of a story more mys- 18+, all ethnicities, to play 17, a trou- ing machine. Bloody Five: male, 40-69, terious and treacherous than any child- bled kid, caught in survival mode at all ethnicities, ruthless, relentless Army hood fairytale: her own.” plays having to negotiate his dysfunctional Sergeant, vivid, imposing, authoritative. ••Company: Yale Repertory Theatre. Untitled Will Eno Play family, he protects his fragility by for- Mr. Wang: male, 40-59, all ethnicities, Staff: James Bundy, artistic dir.; Jennifer The critically acclaimed Brooklynite going any impulse control, probably in the honorable owner of the temple ran- Kiger, associate artistic dir.; Victoria will debut a new work at Signature “special classes” because of his behav- sacked by the pilfering soldiers. Widow Nolan, managing dir.; Rachel Chavkin, ior problems, a combination of blatant Begbick: male, 30-59, all ethnicities, dir. Theatre Center early in the new year assertiveness and underlying need sexual canteen woman who serves ••Rehearses Dec. 27; previews Jan. make him at once full of sex and vio- and extorts the soldiers from her 31; runs Feb. 6-22 in New Haven, CT. musicals lence. Pastor Greg: males & females, beer wagon, male to play female. ••Seeking—Masha: female, 19-64, all 45-50, all ethnicities, tries valiantly to Note: Specifically interested in seeing ethnicities, to play 19, Russian woman, ‘Animal Crackers’ fulfill his duties as the shepherd of his drag performers for this role. Seeking her boyfriend Misha turned into a bear Denver Center Theatre is set flock, seemingly supportive, under- actor who carries a tune well. Jeraiah and is keeping her like a prisoner. Annie: to revive the musical version neath, however, it is clear that his Jip: male, 30-49, all ethnicities, Private female, 20-64, all ethnicities, to play 20, altruism is fueled by needy loneliness of the beloved Marx Brothers in the British Army, with the reputation American woman, eager, brave, and and that he might resent that no one is among his friends as the biggest rumpot curious, comes to Russia to improve her comedy this spring ever there for him, despite it all, he has of the bunch, an endearing buffoon. Russian and stays with her “aunty” his meltdown point, and out of Uriah Shelley: male, 40-49, all ethnici- Yaroslava. Olga/Passport Control nowhere violence flares out. Jason: ties, Private in machine gun regiment of Officer/Professor Valentina: female, the tsar’s daughter, also named Katya. males & females, 20-29, all ethnicities, the British Army, prizes wealth above all 40-49, all ethnicities, Olga is Annie’s Other Katya/Nastya: female, 19-20, all to play 17, seemingly mild-mannered else, conniving and funny. Jesse Russian mother, Valentina is the tsar’s ethnicities, other Katya is the tsar’s and polite, retiring, inarticulate, and Mahoney: male, 20-40, all ethnicities, wife. Note: Actresses who play guitar, daughter, is like Katya’s twin soul, to shy, has an alter-ego who is extremely Private in machine gun regiment of the bass, and/or drums are of special interest play 19, very similar in character and dis- aggressive, foul-mouthed, shameless, British Army, more logical than his com- but it is not required. Make a note on position, Nastya is a 20 year-old prosti- and highly articulate, expert puppetry rades, nimble, cunning and funny. Note: your submission. Yaroslava/Baba/Yaga: tute and a friend of Masha’s. Note: skills and character voices required. Actors will be considered for possible female, 35-59, all ethnicities, middle- Actresses who play guitar, bass, and/or Note: This role has been cast but we replacements if needed. Polly Baker: aged female, Annie’s “aunty,” but not drums are of special interest but it is not are willing to see actors for these roles male, 20-39, all ethnicities, Private in related to her, just like the fairy tale required. Make a note on your should that situation change. Margery: machine gun regiment of the British character Baba Yaga, ages every time she submission. female, 40-64, all ethnicities, to play Army, enjoys beer to excess. Note: Actors is asked a question. Katya: female, ••Seeking submissions from NY. 40, Jason’s mother, a jittery woman will be considered for possible replace- 19-64, all ethnicities, to play 19, Russian ••Mail pix and resume to Attn: Fairytale trying desperately to keep her family ments if needed. woman, the tsar’s mistress, in love with Lives Self Submit, Tara Rubin Casting, and life together after the death of her

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husband, has a warm, passionate Staff: Robert Falls, artistic dir.; nature, but all that is suppressed Adam Belcuore, casting dir.-assoc. by her worries about her troubled prod.; Erica Sartini-Combs, casting son and by the day to day pres- coord.; Will Cantler & Karyn Casl,

plays sures of making a living for both of Telsey + Company, NY casting.; them, seems like a powder keg Steve Scott, assoc. prod. about to explode, and when it •• Rehearsals begin Dec. 10, 2013; does, an aggressive sexuality tech begins Jan. 14; previews begin comes flooding out. Note: “This Jan. 18; runs Jan. 27-Feb. 23, 2014 in role has been cast but we are will- Chicago, IL. ing to see actors for these roles •• Seeking—Cindy: female, 40-45, all should that situation change.” ethnicities, Karlie’s mom; a working •• Equity Principal Auditions will be class mom from Iowa; a nurse’s held Oct. 4 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. assistant and single mother at odds (lunch, 1-2 p.m.) at Telsey + with her daughter; a born again Company, 315 W. 43rd St., 10th Fl., Christian; an evangelical who NYC. believes the end days are near; we •• Sides will be provided at the can tell that she has struggled in life; auditions. though not essential, she may be a •• Bring pix & resumes, stapled full figured woman. Pastor Jay: together. Note: The play takes male, 30-39, all ethnicities, the pas- Don’t waste another place in Texas and the characters tor of an evangelical church; a warm, are lower-middle class. We are charming, level headed, and has a seeking actors of any ethnicity for calming energy about him; a true pilot season. all roles. believer; a people person; slick, but •• Pays $558/wk. min. Equity ANTC not sleazy; a business man as much A casting director is asking you to do basically two things: Contract. as a preacher; character types welcome. Lourdes: female, 18-21, 1) Be the character that is needed for the role and ‘Honky’ Hispanic, has grown up in the Iowa 2) Take direction and easily deliver what is asked for. •• Casting Equity actors for possible foster care system; had a troubled Get started now and be replacements in “Honky.” childhood and became a ward of the ready for pilot season. •• Company: Urban Stages. Staff: state, but is now on her way to col- Frances Hill, artistic dir.; Greg lege; capable, hopeful, endearing Reserve your space. (323) 962-2100 Kalleres, author; Luke Harlan, dir. and loveable, but the damage caused email: [email protected] •• Rehearsals begin on/about Oct. 8; by the system remains; fought hard web: www.theactingcenterla.com runs on/about Oct. 22-Nov. 17 in to get where she is; English is her Follow us on Facebook and Twitter! 5514 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, CA 90028 NYC. first language; Midwestern; not a •• Seeking—Davis: male, 40-59, city kid. Casting personnel states: Scene Study•Improv•Private Coaching•Career Consulting•Commercial Intensive•Acting for Young Adults•Improv for Kids & Teens•Industry Seminars Caucasian, confident, charismatic, “We are interested in real world intelligent, self-absorbed; fast- body types more than beauties.” talker, slick, cool. Thomas: male, •• Seeking submissions from NY. 25-35, African American, well-edu- ••Send submissions to goodmanself- cated; passionate, emotionally con- [email protected]. flicted; charming at times, angry at •• Send pix & resume. If unable to others; has a huge heart, and it email, send to Goodman Theatre, weighs on him. Peter: male, 27-39, Casting Department, 170 N. Caucasian, self-conscious; both Dearborn St., 4th Floor, Chicago, IL smart and wildly ignorant; speaks 60601. Indicate in your submission fast when he’s nervous; not comfort- “Luna Gale/NY Appointments/AEA able in his own skin, but pretends to Submission.” Deadline for submis- be. Emilia: female, 30-49, African sions is Oct. 7. American, professional, sophisti- •• Pays: $857 min./wk. Equity LORT cated, erudite, strong; outwardly B+ Non-Rep Contract. confident and very repressed. Andie: female, 20-39, Caucasian, ‘Middle Of The Night’ country-club stock; endearingly self- •• Casting “Middle Of The Night,” by absorbed; the kind of girl who can Paddy Chayefsky. get away with anything, not because •• Company: Keen Company. Staff: she’s conniving, but because she’s Calleri Casting; James Calleri, cast- the opposite. Dr. Driscoll: male, ing; Erica Jensen, casting; Jonathan 35-60, Caucasian, comedic and ver- Silverstein, dir. satile, playing multiple characters. •• Rehearsals begin Jan. 14; previews Kid #1 and Kid #2: male, 13-19, Feb. 11; runs TBD-March 29, 2014 at African American, comfortable with The Clurman Theatre in NYC. different urban dialects; movement/ •• Seeking—The Manufacturer: male, music/dance background desired. 53-64, all ethnicities, a Jewish wid- •• Equity Principal Auditions will be ower, to play 53, lonely and sad, but held Oct. 15 from 2-6 p.m. at Urban with a kind and gentle spirit, an Stages Theatre, 259 W. 30th Street average man whose life is renewed (btw. 7th and 8th avenues), NYC. by his relationship with the girl. The •• EPA rules are in effect; a monitor Girl: female, 23-64, all ethnicities, a will be provided. Prepare a 2 minute young Gentile married woman, to contemporary monologue. Bring pix play 23, beautiful, indecisive, needy & resumes, stapled together. and used to doing as she is told, but •• Pays: $335 min./wk. Equity LOA gains confidence and individuality Contract. throughout the play. The Kid Sister: female, 18+, all ethnicities, younger ‘Luna Gale’ sister of the girl, to play 17, well •• Casting “Luna Gale,” a heartbreak- behaved, enjoys the drama of the ing and unforgettable tale of love affair. Female: female, 50-59, all and betrayal by Rebecca Gilman. ethnicities, to play the Sister, older •• Company: Goodman Theatre. unmarried sister of the manufac-

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turer, lives life through him and his fam- ••Performs Oct. 5 at 5p.m. (2 p.m. getic patient in a psych ward. Daphne: ily, lonely and practical, also plays the rehearsal the same day) at The Back female, 32-42, all ethnicities, Catherine’s Neighbor, a busybody, judgmental but Room, 102 Norfolk St., NYC. conservative and dedicated sister. Nurse friendly. Note: These actors will play Audition ••Seeking—Cousin Frankie Spano: male, Beatty: female, 23-33, all ethnicities, a

multiple roles. Female: female, 40-59, all 30-40, Caucasian, has aspirations to own new nurse, and somewhat awkward in P ethnicities, to play the Mother, mother his own company, but is thwarted by his her personal connections. lays of the girl and the kid sister, works hard Highlights love of gambling. When Prohibition ••Auditions will be held Oct. 7 from 6-9 to keep the family going, average, plays New York Tristate ends, his cousin, Frank, enlists him to p.m. and Oct. 9 from 6-9 p.m. at by the rules, slightly beaten down, not Fri. Oct. 4 run numbers at Frank’s club. Only upon Hunziker Hall 105A, William Paterson very compassionate towards the girl, ‘Blind Punishment (also 10/5)’ Frank’s death does he inherit Frank’s University Campus, Wayne, NJ, 07470. also plays the Widow, friend of the sister business. ••Send submissions to theatreseries@ ‘Fate’ who is interested in marrying the manu- ••Seeking submissions from NY. wpunj.edu. facturer, polite, lonely, average. Note: ‘Hand to God’ ••For consideration, email pix & ••If you would like an appointment These actors will play multiple roles. ‘Locked Memories’ resumes to [email protected] with within the open call, send pix & resume Female: female, 20-29, all ethnicities, to ‘Mine’ (also 10/7) the subject line, “Speakeasy Dollhouse via email. You will be sent a specific time play the Daughter, daughter of the [Cousin Frankie].” on your requested day. Prepare a 1 min- Manufacturer, concerned for her dad, ‘Miss Lead’ (also 10/5) ••$60 stipend provided. ute contemporary monologue; you may open, frank and no nonsense, also plays ‘Pieces’ be asked to read from the scripted. You the Friend, friend of the girl, married, ‘Porgy and Bess’ (also 10/7) ‘The Alice of Ward 13’ will be asked to complete an audition status quo, realistic, loves to give advice. ••Casting “The Alice of Ward 13,” a com- form. Bring your schedule for Oct.-Dec. Note: These actors will play multiple ‘Tales from Red Vienna’ edy-drama by Jonathan G. Galvez. After 2013. For information, visit http://www. roles. Male: female, 20-29, all ethnicities, ‘The Other Place’ five years in a catatonic state, Catherine’s wpunj.edu/wppresents/programs/ to play the Son-In-Law, married to the condition is about to change thanks to njplaywrights.dot or daughter, a hard working accountant, an inexperienced nurse, a conflicted sis- ••https://www.facebook.com/pages/ Sat. Oct. 5 slightly beaten down by marriage but ter, and a crazy patient with ideas of her New-Jersey-Playwrights- trying to make it work, also plays the ‘Cendrillon’ own. Contest/497932970446. Husband, married to the girl, musician, ‘Dames At Sea,’ B’way ••Company: New Jersey Playwrights ••No pay. attractive, vain, selfish, used to getting ‘Deployed’ Contest. Staff: Ed Matthews, producing his way. Note: These actors will play dir. ‘The Architecture of Becoming’ multiple roles. ‘Mama’s Love’ ••Rehearses late Oct. 2013; performs ••Casting “The Architecture of ••Equity Principal Auditions will be held ‘Matilda,’ B’way, Boys Dec. 5-8, Dec. 12-15 & Dec. 19-22 at the Becoming.” Oct. 16 from 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. (lunch, ‘Oliver!’ (also 10/6 & 10/7) Hunziker Black Box Theatre on the ••Company: The Women’s Project. Staff: 1-2 p.m.) at Actors’ Equity Association William Paterson University Campus in Kara Lee Corthron, Sarah Gancher, Audition Center, 165 W. 46th St., 16th Fl., Wayne, NJ. Note: Location is accessible Virginia Grise, Dipika Guha, Lauren Yee, NYC, 10036. Mon. Oct. 7 by NJT bus #198 from Port Authority playwrights; ••Prepare a two minute contemporary Disney Cruise Line New York. ••Elena Araoz, Lydia Fort, Lauren • monologue. Bring picture and resume ‘Fate’ •Seeking—Catherine: female, 27-48, all Keating, dirs.; stapled together. EPA rules are in effect. ethnicities, a former teacher; has been in ••Alaine Alldaffer & Lisa Donadio, cast- A monitor will be provided. Note: ‘FoodPlay’ a catatonic state for a long time. Stacey: ing dirs.; Performers of all ethnic and racial back- ‘The Alice of Ward 13’ female, 27-47, all ethnicities, an ener- ••Karl Baker Olson, casting asst. ground are encouraged to attend. ‘Twelfth Night’ ••Pays $277/wk. plus pension and health provided. Equity LOA-NYC Contract. For the full auditions calendar, ‘Season’ visit backstage.com/auditions ••Casting an historical drama, “Season,” which is set in the 1960s about the rise and fall of the leader of a newly independent African nation. ••Director states: “Non-traditional/ ••Company: Rico Workshop. Staff: Rico multi-ethnic casting.” Speight, casting dir. ••No pay. ••Rehearsals begin late October; production begins mid-December in NYC. ‘Speakeasy Dollhouse,’ ••Seeking—UN Diplomat: male, 32-45, Immediate Replacement Caucasian, European accent, principled ••Casting an immediate one-night liberal, well-meaning, has a blend of replacement for “Speakeasy Dollhouse.” arrogance & naivete with a nasty side as Opportunity to become a permanent well; will also play other roles. Soldier: cast member down the line. Synopsis: male, 19-32, African American, Hispanic, “Based on a true NYC murder case, African, spirited, energetic, physically ‘Speakeasy Dollhouse’ immerses the fit, opinionated; will also play other audience in a surreal, Prohibition-era roles. time capsule featuring mobsters, moon- ••Seeking submissions from NY. shine, burlesque, and more. The show ••Send submissions to ricoworkshop@ brings an actual unsolved murder to life outlook.com. in the downtown building that once ••Pays a weekly fee for performances. served as mobster Meyer Lansky’s hang- out. A speakeasy owner, Frank Spano, ‘Sex on Trial’ was shot and killed on a Manhattan ••Casting a workshop of “Sex on Trial,” a street in 1935. Though the shooter was Picture yourself doing play with songs that tells the story of caught, his case was inexplicably dis- Mae West’s 1927 incarceration. missed, leaving the question of motive something rewarding ••Company: NYC Hack Productions. forever unanswered. As audience mem- Staff: Rodrigo del Solar, dir. bers meander through a speakeasy bar, a Become an egg donor at NYU Fertility Center ••Readings will be held Oct. & Nov. 2013 private alleyway, a bakery, and more, in NYC. they are privy to conversations and If you are 21 to 32 years old, you can help make a dream come ••Seeking—Actress: female, 20-49, all whispered snippets from cast members ethnicities, who can sing and move, and about the victim’s marital infidelities, true, be compensated $8,000 and receive exceptional care from ideally, read music and play ukulele and/ mob connections, and other clues.” or piano. ••Company: Michael Barra/Stageworks the world-famous NYU Fertility Center. ••Seeking submissions from NY. Media. Staff: Cynthia von Buhler, dir.- ••Send submissions to sexontrial@ creator; PJ Mead, company mgr.; Daryl gmail.com. Eisenberg Casting, casting. (212) 263-0011 or www.NYUFertilityCenter.org All calls are strictly confidential backstage.com 10.03.13 backstage 33

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••Rehearsals begin Jan. 27; previews forced to “shut down” a little because of submit him/herself directly. incredible verbal dexterity, a funny, begin Feb. 25; runs March 6-23, 2014 in her circumstances, somewhat frail and ••Pays $857/wk. AEA min. Equity LORT fierce, and charming wise guy, his intel- NYC. brittle, but has a large capacity for seeing Non-Rep B+ Contract. ligent and anarchistic sensibility drives ••Seeking—Female 1: female, 20-39, all the bright side. Daughter/Anna: female, the play, a strong character actor, must

plays ethnicities, will portray multiple roles 25-39, all ethnicities, cheerful and be extremely comfortable with physical including a petite woman who exhibits wounded, tries hard, though the world is comedy and be able to sing and dance, quiet strength, a grandma, and a kid who sort of bewildering to her she hangs in does not require a Groucho imperson- craves attention/love; comfortable with there. Son/Tom: male, 25-39, all ethnici- Musicals ation, but certain characteristics of multiple dialects. Female 2: female, ties, weak and a little bit sullen, probably voice, movement, and delivery are part 30-45, all ethnicities, strong, sensual; still a little adolescent for his age. Uncle/ ‘Animal Crackers’ of the role; tenor, A flat below middle C will portray multiple roles, including a Brian: male, 50-69, all ethnicities, a ••Casting “Animal Crackers,” with book to belt A. Emmanuel Ravelli (Chico)/

Musicals contemporary writer and a female who somewhat wounded and subordinate by George S. Kaufman & Marnie Butler/Man A: male, 30-59, all ethnici- dreams she is a queen; comfortable with younger-brother type, but also very Ryskind, music & lyrics by Bert Kalmer & ties, Ravelli is a good-humored band multiple dialects. Female 3: female, resilient. Note: Role is already cast, but Harry Ruby, and adapted by Henry leader, pursues money in whatever way 30-39, all ethnicities, “butch,” 1ill por- actors will be considered for possible Wishcamper. possible: gambling, betting, or petty tray multiple roles including a fishmon- replacements if needed. Father/Charles: ••Company: Denver Center Theatre. theft, an early 20th-century, lower-east- ger, theater director, and artist; males & females, 55-69, all ethnicities, Staff: Kent Thompson, artistic dir.; Bruce side quality who retains his “Italian heri- comfortable with multiple dialects. Male cruel with a very dry sense of humor, a Sevy, dir.; Elissa Myers Casting, casting tage,” a lot of humor comes from his 1: male, 20-49, all ethnicities, will por- powerful type but with some huge fail- office; Paul Fouquet, casting dir.; Karie mispronouncing of English, must be able tray multiple roles, including a youth ings. Note: Role is already cast, but Koppel, casting assoc. to play piano well and sing; lyric bari- coming of age, a 1940’s shopkeeper, a actors will be considered for possible ••Rehearsals begin Mar. 4, 2014; runs tone, D above middle C to belt F. The tough yet sensitive male, and Rudolph replacements if needed. Apr. 4-May 11, 2014. Proffesor (Harpo)/Butler/Man B: males Valentino; comfortable beat boxing and ••Equity Principal Auditions will be held ••Seeking—Hives/Roscoe W. Chandler/ & females, 30-59, all ethnicities, has an rapping; comfortable with multiple dia- Oct. 18 from 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. (lunch, Major Domo/Ensemble: male, 40-49, all uninhibited, playful, childlike demeanor lects. Male 2: male, 20-35, all ethnicities, 1-2 p.m.) at Actors’ Equity Association ethnicities, Hives is Head Butler at the with an irrepressible libido, seems obliv- will portray multiple roles, including a Audition Center, 165 W. 46 St., 16th Rittenhouse estate, snobby, formal, ious but knows what is going on around hustler, a nerdy youth, a low ranking Fl., NYC, 10036. extremely witty and great with sta- him, carefree and innocent he does not bureaucrat, and a hip and omniscient DJ; ••Prepare a brief contemporary tus, the servant who can insult you observe boundaries of class, status, gen- comfortable with multiple dialects. monologue. Bring pix & resumes to your face, but you take it as a com- der, age, and property, steals things but ••Equity Principal Auditions will be held stapled together. Note: All roles have pliment; Roscoe W. Chandler is a it seems like more of a game than a mali- Oct. 10 from 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. (lunch two parts: the second of which is partly wealthy, single tycoon, has millions, cious or desperate act, must be 1-2 p.m.) at AEA Audition Center, 165 W. at odds with the first, in terms of charac- supports the arts and wants to marry extremely adept at physical comedy, 46th Street, 16th Floor, NYC, 10036. teristics. For instance, Charles would Mrs. Rittenhouse; must be able to do while an exact impersonation of Harpo is ••EPA rules are in effect; a monitor will probably be considered a “better person” some physical comedy and have strong not necessary certain characteristics of be provided. Sides will be provided at than Father. All characters are people movement skills; lyric baritone, C below movement and delivery are a part of the the audition. Bring pix & resumes, sta- who use language with ease and light- middle C to belt F. Mrs. Rittenhouse/ role, mime/clowning experience is pre- pled together. For information, visit ness, even when they’re saying some- Queen of France/Ensemble: female, ferred, ideally will be able to play the www.womensproject.org. thing complicated or intense. 40-49, all ethnicities, Mrs. Rittenhouse harp well, however we are open to actors ••Pays: $410 min./wk. (2013 min. - 2014 ••Pays $566/wk. min. Equity Off- is the host of the party, a wealthy society able to play other instruments with great salary pending) Equity ANTC Tier 2 Broadway Contract. matron who is always put together, a real skill, must sing and move as other char- Contract. dame, money is no object, preserving acters; baritone, B flat two below middle ‘Venus In Fur’ and asserting her status is an ongoing C to belt D. ‘The Gift’ ••Casting “Venus In Fur.” occupation; must have strong dance/ ••Equity Principal Auditions will be held ••Casting for a staged reading of a full- ••Company: Goodman Theatre. Staff: movement ability and be adept at physi- Oct. 23, Oct. 24 and Oct. 25 in NYC. length drama “The Gift,” in which a psy- Robert Falls, artistic dir.; Adam cal comedy; strong vocal skills, able to ••Auditions will be held by appointment chotherapist, Kate, thinks she has it all Belcuore, dir. of casting/producing sing in 30s style, mezzo-soprano, middle only. Note: Equity members only. until her friends give her Argentine assoc.; David Ives, playwright; Joanie C to belt E flat. Arabella Rittenhouse/ Submissions received after Oct. 11 will tango lessons. The dance opens her to Schultz, dir.; David Caparelliotis, NY Mrs. Whitehead: female, 25-35, all eth- not be considered. her sensuality, forcing her to come to casting dir.; Lauren Port, NY casting nicities, Arabella is Mrs. Rittenhouse’s ••Submit by mail or messenger to Attn: terms with her past, culminating in a assoc. daughter, an educated debutant who has Animal Crackers, Role of ______/AEA, breakdown, from which she must heal. ••Rehearses Feb. 4; previews March 8; been out in society for two months, Elissa Myers Casting, 250 W. 54 St., 10th ••Company: Trueboo Productions. Staff: runs March 18-April 20 in Chicago, IL. smart as a whip and knows what she Fl., New York NY 10019. MaryAnne Dumont, prod. ••Seeking—Vanda: female, 20-35, all eth- wants, she and Wally Winston make a ••All cast members must sing well and ••Rehearsals are ongoing; reading takes nicities, an actress, sexy, smart, playful, sophisticated and erudite couple; Mrs. perform some physical comedy (must be place mid-November in NYC. and charismatic, has classical acting Whitehead is a neighbor and rival of Mrs. physically able to do so.) The Marx ••Seeking—Carlos: male, 38-58, all eth- chops and terrific range, must own her Rittenhouse, a conniving socialite trying Brothers do more character singing but nicities, sexy, charismatic, passionate; power and sexuality, but have the ability to thwart Mrs. Rittenhouse’s success, also sing ensemble in the production an excellent dancer who can act, must be to play coy or coquettish, you never she’s sharp, smart, sarcastic and clever, numbers, so musical theater skills are able willing to learn tango. Gabriel: know what she will do next. Note: lacks ethics and morals; must be a fan- necessary for all. male, 38-58, all ethnicities, Kate’s Looking for actors with strong voices, tastic singer/dancer with major tap ••Pays $788/wk. min. Equity LORT Non- “angel”, radiates a quiet confidence, physical prowess, and a strong stage skills; soprano, B flat below middle C to Rep B Contract. deeply compassionate, beautiful inside presence. Thomas: male, 30-45, all eth- high B flat. M. Doucet/Wally Winston: and out; must move well and be willing nicities, a director and playwright who, male, 30-49, all ethnicities, Doucet is an ‘Brownie and Lolli Go to to learn tango. after being at it for years, might just be art-loving Frenchman, cultured and Hollywood’ ••Seeking submissions from NY. on the cusp of a breakthrough in his dripping with arrogance, a bit of a drama ••Casting an episodic scripted comedy ••Send submissions to truebooproduc- career, is sexy, a bit arrogant, potentially queen; Wally Winston is a hard-working stage play, “Brownie and Lolli Go to [email protected]. a bit nerdy and certainly artsy, serious newspaper columnist, sexy, sarcastic Hollywood,” in which two girls working ••No pay. about what he does in his life and the and full of charm, an intellectual with a in a New Orleans hat shop long for fame work he creates, ambitious, high brow, great love of life; must be an excellent and fortune. Casting Director states: “A Untitled Will Eno Play and may take himself just a bit too seri- singer/dancer with major tap skills; twist of fate presents them with an ••Casting an untitled Will Eno play. ously. Note: Looking for actors with sex tenor, D above middle C to belt A. Grace opportunity to be on a famous TV show. ••Company: Signature Theatre appeal, strong voices, and a strong stage Carpenter/Mary Stewart/Girl A: female, All they have to do is be in Hollywood by Company. Staff: James Houghton, artis- presence. This age range is a bit older 20-39, all ethnicities, Grace is Mrs. tomorrow. With neither money nor car tic dir.; Beth Whitaker; assoc. artistic than that of the NYC production. Whitehead’s sister and partner in crime, between them, they embark on a zany dir.; Will Eno, author; Oliver Butler, dir.; ••Seeking submissions from IL. sexy and worldy-wise; Mary Stewart is adventure filled with oddball characters Adam Bernstein, general mgr.; Telsey + ••Send submissions to melcapaux@ the earnest ingénue, has a big heart and and situations in their determined strug- Company, casting dir. gmail.com. believes in a brighter future; must be gle to finally make it to Hollywood.” ••Rehearsals begin Jan. 21, 2014; runs ••Apply online or email melcapaux@ strong singer/dancer; soprano, middle C ••Company: Genie’s Hat Productions. Feb. 18-Mar. 30, 2014 in NYC. gmail.com ATTN: Venus In Fur/NYC to high D. Captain Jeffrey T. Spaulding Staff: Alycya Miller, casting dir. ••Seeking—Mother/Mary: female, 55-69, Appt/AEA Submission. Auditions will be (Groucho)/Butler: male, 30-59, all eth- ••Rehearses early October-early all ethnicities, articulate and precise, a by appointment only on upcoming date. nicities, Captain Spaulding is a good con December; runs Nov. 13 & December generally decent person who has been To be considered, AEA members must man, quick witted, fast-talker with (date TBA) in Midtown.

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••Seeking—Comedic Actress: female, their roles at least twice. Actors who “Hairspray” (runs July 31-Sept. 20), and physical theater experience and/or 21-35, African American, must be able to have attended drama classes or who “Crazy for You” (Sept. 11- Nov. 8). The instrumental musicians make great sing & dance in the jazz/R&B/ style, com- have taken part in productions Palms season includes: “Fiddler on the puppeteers. edy style is straight man/absurdist, ref- preferred. Roof” (runs Dec. 26, 2013-Feb. 15, 2014), ••Auditions will be held by appt. Oct. 8, erences incl Abbott (of Abbott and ••No pay. “South Pacific” (runs Feb. 13-April 13), Oct. 9, Oct. 10 and Oct. 11 in NYC. Costello), Brain from “Pinky & Brain,” and “Burt and Me” (runs April 10-May ••Send pix & resumes asap. Indicate in Patsy from “Absolutely Fabulous;” ‘Poems, Prayers and Promises’ 24). your submission “The King and I/NYC improv ability is a plus. Must be comfort- ••Casting “Poems, Prayers and ••Company: Prather Entertainment Appointment/AEA Submission.” Mail able in burlesque attire (bathing suit). Promises.” Synopsis: “In the 1960s and Group- PEG. Staff: Brian Enzman, artis- submissions to Bob Cline Casting, attn: ••Seeking submissions from NY. ‘70s, a new sound led by artists like John tic prod.-casting dir. The King and I, 676A 9th Ave., #160, New ••Send submissions to genieshatcast- Denver, Simon and Garfunkel, Harry ••Seasons run at Broadway Palm in Ft. York, NY 10036.

[email protected]. Chapin, and Paul Simon came into main- Myers, FL, the Dutch Apple in Lancaster, ••Pays: $788 min./wk. Equity LORT B Musicals ••Pays up to $250, depending on the stream music and changed the scene for- PA, and The Palms Theatre in Mesa, AZ. Non-Rep Contract. part. ever. This musical revue celebrates their ••Seeking—All Roles: males & females, top hits and the songs that transcend 18-64, all ethnicities, all roles for all ‘Copacabana’ & ‘Singin’ In The generations. It features songs like shows, except Javert and Enjolras in Rain’ ‘Sunshine on my Shoulders,’ ‘Fire “Les Miserables.” ••Casting “Copacabana,” featuring an and Rain,’ the classic ‘Take Me ••Auditions will be held Oct. 21 from Chorus Calls original score by Barry Manilow, and Home, Country Roads,’ and ‘You’ve 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (singing auditions), “Singin’ in the Rain,” based on the MGM Got a Friend In Me.’” Oct. 22 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (singing ‘Bridges of Madison County,’ classic. ••Company: Florida Studio Theatre. auditions) and Oct. 23 from 10 a.m.-12 B’way, Singers ••Company: Derby Dinner Playhouse. Staff: Richard Hopkins & Rebecca p.m. (female dancers) and from 1-3 p.m. ••Casting Equity ensemble singers in Staff: Annie Myers, asst. to the producer. Hopkins, creators; Russ Treyz, dir.; (male dancers) at Chelsea Studios, 151 W. “Bridges of Madison County.” ••Rehearsals for “Copacabana” will be James Ashford, casting & hiring coord. 26th ST, NYC, 10001. ••Company: Jeffrey Richards, Stacey held Feb. 3-17, 2014; runs Feb. 18-March ••Rehearsals begin Dec. 10, 2013; runs ••Bring two sets of pix & resumes, sta- Mindich, Jerry Frankel. Staff: 101 30. Rehearsals for “Singin’ In The Rain” Jan. 3-May 4, 2014 in Sarasota, FL. pled together. Prepare 16 bars. Productions, Ltd., general mgr.; Bartlett will be held March 17-31, 2014; runs April ••Seeking—Leading Man: male, 30-40, Accompanist provided. You must attend Sher, dir.; Marsha Norman, book; Jason 1-May 18 at the Derby Dinner Playhouse all ethnicities, see casting note below. the singing auditions to be called back Robert Brown, music & lyrics; Telsey + in Louisville, KY. Young Character Man: male, 20-30, all for dance or reading auditions. Callbacks Company, casting. ••Seeking—All Roles: males & females, ethnicities, see casting note below. Older for roles will be held Oct. 24. ••Rehearsals begin Dec. 2, 2013; pre- 18-40, all ethnicities. Character Man: male, 40-59, all ethnici- ••Contracts include housing, meals on views begin Jan. 13; opens Feb. 27, 2014 ••Auditions will be held Oct. 21 from 10 ties, see casting note below. Bass Player: performance days, roundtrip transporta- on Broadway. a.m.-5 p.m. (singers and dancers) at Pearl males & females, 20-49, all ethnicities, tion, health club membership and pro- ••Seeking—Singers: males & females, Studios, 500 Eighth Ave., 12th fl., NYC, see casting note below. Character fessional weekly salary. 18+, all ethnicities, seeking fantastic 10018. Woman: female, 40-49, all ethnicities, singers with a wide vocal range to play ••Apply on Backstage.com. see casting note below. Young Woman: ‘The King and I,’ NYC various characters in the ensemble ••Callbacks will be held the same day female, 20-30, all ethnicities, see casting Appointments (townsfolk, state fair goers, neighbors). from 6-10 p.m. Prepare 16 bars of a song note below. ••Casting Rodger and Hammerstein’s ••Equity Chorus Calls will be held Oct. 15 from either show and bring a short ••Auditions will be held Oct. 8 from 12-3 “The King and I.” Casting personnel at 10 a.m. (female singers) and at 2 p.m. comedic monologue as well. If you are p.m. at Ripley-Grier Studios, 520 Eighth states: “Seeking to cast the show as (male singers) at Telsey + Company, 315 called back you will be asked to tap. Ave., NYC. authentically as possible.” W. 43rd Street, 10th floor, NYC. ••Pay, plus travel, housing, and meals ••Prepare 16-32 bars that show off your ••Company: Maltz Jupiter Theatre. Staff: ••Chorus rules are in effect; a monitor provided. best voice and accompany yourself on Andrew Kato, artistic dir.; Marcia will be provided. Prepare 16 bars that your instrument. A piano will be pro- Milgrom Dodge, dir.-choreo.; Bob Cline show good singing (note: not necesasrily ‘Oliver!’ vided; all others must bring their instru- Casting. legit; do not sing Jason Robert Brown, if ••Casting the musical, “Oliver!” Artistic ment. Bring updated pix & resumes, ••Rehearsals begin Feb. 25; previews possible). Bring sheet music for your Director states: “We will be casting 30 stapled together. begin March 18; runs March 20-April 6, song; a piano accompanist will be pro- children who will appear along side ••Casting personnel state: “We are seek- 2014 in Jupiter, FL. vided. Bring pix & resumes, stapled professional adult actors for at least ing performers who are excellent singers ••Seeking—The King: male, 35-45, Asian, together. four performances each.” and excellent musicians (acoustic/elec- strong character actor with presence; ••Pays: $1807 min./wk. Equity ••Company: The Secret Theatre. Staff: tric guitar, banjo, fiddle, keyboards, must be able to move gracefully and Production (League) Contract. Richard Mazda, artistic dir. cello, bass, etc.). Cast members must be project regal character; needs great ••Rehearsals begin Oct. 19; runs Dec. able to accompany themselves on songs, sense of humor. (Baritone/Bass.). Anna ‘Dames At Sea,’ B’way 6-22 at the Secret Theatre in NYC. as well as backup others. The cast will Leonowens: female, 35-40, Caucasian, ••Casting the upcoming Broadway pro- ••Seeking—Oliver: male, 8-16, all ethnici- function as their own band (in the man- strong-willed, English school teacher duction of “Dames At Sea.” Company ties, small and innocent-looking, must ner of shows like ‘Pump Boys and who travels to Siam with her son to states: “’Dames at Sea’ is a valentine to be able to do a well-spoken English Dinettes’ and ‘Cowgirls’). Florida Studio assume the duties of tutor to the royal the early 30s, Busby Berkeley movie accent; strong & pure singer. Note: Theatre recognizes and appreciates the household. (Legit Soprano). Tuptim: musicals. This production will be a tap- Understudies will perform the role at benefits of diversity in the work place. female, 20-29, Asian, beautiful high- dancing extravaganza.” least twice. Actors who have attended People who share this belief or reflect a spirited gift to the King from the Prince ••Company: Binder Casting. Staff: Randy drama classes or who have taken part diverse background are encouraged to of Burma and doomed lover of Lun Tha. Skinner, choreo. in productions preferred. Dodger: male, audition.” (Soprano). Lun Tha: male, 20-29, Asian, a ••Production begins spring or fall 2014 8-16, all ethnicities, cheeky, must be ••Professional pay provided. AGVA wide Eyed young man; a Burmese on Broadway, NYC. able to do an authentic Cockney/ Contract. scholar and envoy who falls in Love with ••Seeking—Non-Equity Tap Dancers: Estuary English accent; strong charac- Tuptim. (Tenor). Lady Thiang: female, males & females, 18-45, all ethnicities. ter singer. Ensemble: male, 8-16, all Prather Entertainment Group 35-45, Asian, favorite wife of the King ••Auditions will be held Oct. 5 at 1 p.m. at ethnicities. 2014 Season and mother of the Crown Prince; must Pearl Studios, 519 8th Ave., 12th Fl., ••Auditions will be held Oct. 5 from 1-5 ••Prather Entertainment Group is cast- have strong voice and be a strong charac- Studio C, NYC, 10036. p.m. and Oct. 6 from 1-5 p.m. at The ing its 2014 seasons of shows at the ter actress. (Mezzo-Soprano). The ••Send submissions to damesatseaopen- Secret Theatre, 4402 23rd St., Long Broadway Palm, The Dutch Apple, and Kralahome: male, 40-60, Asian, non- [email protected]. Island City, NY, 11101. the Palms Theatre. Broadway Palm sea- singing, strong acting, imposing, right- ••Submit for early sign-up. ••Auditions will require children to sign- son includes: “Les Miserables” (runs hand man to and adviser of the King; ••Come warmed up and ready to dance. up and be seen on a first-come, first- Feb. 3-April 12), “Music Man” (runs April strong character actor required. Royal Bring updated pix & resumes, stapled served basis. 3-May 24), “Mid Life--Crisis Musical” Wives/Palace Guards/Priests/ together. No baggy clothes. Bring an up- ••Prepare eight bars of the following (runs May 15- June 21), and “Joseph and Deckhands: males & females, 18-64, tempo song in the style of the show in songs: “Where is Love?” or “I’d Do the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” Asian, all vocal ranges, strong movers, case you are asked to sing. Women must Anything” (Oliver); “I’d Do Anything” (runs June 12-Aug. 9). Dutch Apple sea- good actors; everyone must sing and wear either a short skirt or tap shorts; or “Consider Yourself” (Dodger). Also son includes: “Honky Tonk Angels” dance well. Note: The second act ballet bring tap shoes with heel, and character prepare to say “Please, sir, I want some (runs Dec. 16, 2013-Feb. 8, 2014), “Seven will be performed as a Thai shadow pup- shoes with heel. Men must bring tap more,” in your best British accent Brides for Seven Brothers” (runs March pet theater; puppeteer skills are a huge shoes, and wear clothes that fit and show (Cockney or Standard RP). Note: Also 13-May 11), “Shrek” (runs May 1-June 20), plus, or a willingness and capabliity of the lines of the body. casting understudies, who will perform “Music Man” (runs June 23-Aug. 9), learning; mask training, comedia or ••Pay provided.

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‘Kinky Boots,’ B’way, Dancers the homeless man, a factory worker, etc. Company (UK) and Dodgers. Staff: Tim ••Company: Delano Celli Productions. ••Casting Equity ensemble dancers for Must have a good voice. Featured Minchin, score; Dennis Kelly, book; Staff: Laura Delano, prod.; Bob Celli, possible replacements in “Kinky Boots.” ensemble. Harry: male, 20-39, all ethnic- Matthew Warchus, dir.; Peter Darling, dir. ••Company: Daryl Roth and Hal Luftig. ities, a contemporary of Charlie’s, but his choreo.; Chris Nightingale, music super- ••Rehearses in NYC; shoots Nov. 2013 Staff: Jerry Mitchell, dir.-choreo.; opposite. Successful, self-aware, and visor; Deborah Abramson, children’s (1-2 days TBD) in NJ. Stephen Oremus, music supervisor; confident. Also plays a delivery man, music dir.; Nora Brennan, children’s ••Seeking—Dora: female, 75-85, Brian Usifer, music dir.; Telsey + factory worker, photographer, etc. Must casting (and title role); Jim Carnahan, Caucasian, Italian-American, the Company/Justin Huff, casting; Harvey have a good voice. Featured ensemble. adult casting (and title role). matriarch of the family. It is her story Fierstein, book; Cyndi Lauper, music & Richard Bailey: male, 40-49, all ethnici- ••Currently running at the Shubert we see in a flashback to her youth in lyrics; Foresight Theatrical/Aaron ties, Nicola’s boss. An overtly attractive Theatre on Broadway. Italy during 1943. This role sets the Lustbader, general mgr. and successful man. A real threat to ••Seeking—Male Children’s Ensemble: scene for the flashback and closes the

Musicals ••Show is currently running on Charlie. One of the hooligans, factory male, 8-12, all ethnicities, seeking strong film. Casting personnel state: “Accent Broadway. workers, etc. Must have a good voice. singers who dance and act, heights range not necessary, but if present, that is ••Seeking—Angels: male, 20-39, all eth- Featured ensemble. Male Ensemble/ from 4’-4’10”. fine.” nicities, the drag performers who popu- Swings: males & females, 20-49, all eth- ••Equity Chorus Calls will be held Oct. 5 ••Seeking submissions from NY. late The Blue Angel Nightclub, they also nicities, to appear in the ensemble and at 10 a.m. (boy/child singers who dance) ••Send submissions to delano.celli@ work as a Greek chorus throughout the play various roles (hooligans, pub at Chelsea Studios, 151 W. 26th St., 5th fl., gmail.com. show. They need to be versatile dancers patrons, club patrons, referee, Milan NYC. ••Pays: $100/day, plus meals and and singers and actors. This ain’t a job stage manager, photographers, etc.). May ••Sign-up begins at 9 a.m. A monitor will transportation. for no wall-flowers. Featured Ensemble. possibly cover a principal role. All must be provided. Equity children will be seen Male Ensemble/Swings: male, 20-49, all move well and have great pop voices. first, then non-Equity children. ‘Judy And The Dream Of Fil ethnicities, to appear in the ensemble Ensemble. Female Ensemble/Swings: ••Prepare a short musical theater song of Horses’

m and play various roles (hooligans, pub males & females, 20-49, all ethnicities, to your choice. Children should show a ••Casting “Judy And The Dream Of patrons, club patrons, referee, Milan appear in the ensemble and play various straightforward belted sound true to Horses.” Synopsis: “A naive young man stage manager, photographers, etc.). May roles (factory workers, photographers, their young ages, not an imitation of an willingly waits in an attic for a woman he possibly cover a principal role. All must etc.). May possibly cover a principal role. adult sound. Also bring comfortable wishes to be intimate with. She is inti- move well and have great pop voices. All must move well and have great pop clothes to dance in (sneakers or jazz mate with other men downstairs, and he Ensemble. Female Ensemble/Swings: voices. Ensemble. shoes) in case asked to come to a dance wastes away and dies. Also includes a female, 20-49, all ethnicities, to appear ••Equity Chorus Calls will be held Oct. 16 call in the afternoon. There is no tap or stuffed horse.” in the ensemble and play various roles at 10 a.m. (Equity female singers) and at ballet. Bring pix & resumes, stapled ••Company: American History (factory workers, photographers, etc.). 2 p.m. (Equity male singers) at Telsey + together Productions. Staff: Ethan Beach, writer/ May possibly cover a principal role. All Company, 315 W. 43rd St., 10th fl., NYC. ••Note that adult auditions are held sep- dir. must move well and have great pop ••Chorus rules are in effect; a monitor arately. A same day ECC for boy dancers ••Rehearses and shoots Fall 2013 in voices. Ensemble. will be provided. Prepare a brief pop or will be held in the afternoon; see sepa- Brooklyn, NY. ••Equity Chorus Calls will be held Oct. 17 rock song (uptempo or ballad). A piano rate notice. ••Seeking—Judy: female, 18-23, all eth- at 10 a.m. (Equity male dancers) and at 3 accompanist will be provided. Bring pix ••Pays: $1,754 min./wk. Equity nicities, the titular character, kind, car- p.m. (Equity female dancers) at Chelsea & resumes, stapled together. Production (League) Contract. ing, very forgetful and narrow-minded, a Studios, 151 W. 26 St., 5th Fl., NYC. ••Pays: $1,807 min./wk. Equity little bit manic, and definitely not ••Come ready to dance with comfortable Production (League) Contract. entirely all there, but somewhat endear- clothing and kneepads. Women and ing. Brandon: male, 18-25, all ethnicities, men, bring flats and heels. Bring pix & ‘Matilda,’ B’way, Boy Dancers a naive and horny young man, both lik- resumes, stapled together. ••Casting the Broadway production of Feature Films able and foolish, he wants sex and is ••Pays: $1,807 min./wk. Equity “Matilda.” willing to go to great lengths to get it, but Production (League) Contract. ••Company: Royal Shakespeare ‘John Wick’ he also just wants to be close to another Company (UK) and Dodgers. Staff: Tim ••Casting “John Wick,” an upcoming human being, a good guy. ‘Kinky Boots,’ B’way, Singers Minchin, score; Dennis Kelly, book; feature film starring Keanu Reeves. ••Seeking submissions from NY. ••Casting Equity ensemble singers for Matthew Warchus, dir.; Peter Darling, ••Company: Grant Wilfley Casting. ••Send submissions to bobbin@ possible replacements in “Kinky Boots.” choreo.; Chris Nightingale, music super- Staff: Steve Vago, background gmail.com. ••Company: Daryl Roth and Hal Luftig. visor; Deborah Abramson, children’s casting dir. ••Submit online. Note: Preliminary Staff: Jerry Mitchell, dir.-choreo.; music dir.; Nora Brennan, children’s ••Shoots Nov. 12-15 in NYC. Casting casting search. Stephen Oremus, music supervisor; casting (and title role); Jim Carnahan, personnel state: “Only submit if you ••No pay. Brian Usifer, music dir.; Telsey + adult casting (and title role). are completely available all four dates Company/Justin Huff, casting; Harvey ••Currently running at the Shubert as this is for matching scene work.” Fierstein, book; Cyndi Lauper, music & Theatre on Broadway. ••Seeking—Russian Night Club Goers: lyrics; Foresight Theatrical/Aaron ••Seeking—Male Children’s Ensemble: males & females, 18-30, Caucasian, Lustbader, general mgr. male, 8-12, all ethnicities, seeking strong must own night club attire and appear Student Films ••Show is currently running on dancers who sing and act, heights range Eastern European. Broadway. from 4’-4’10”. ••Seeking submissions from NY. ‘Audible Levels’ ••Seeking—Angels: male, 20-39, all eth- ••Equity Chorus Calls will be held Oct. 5 ••Send recent candid photo along with ••Casting “Audible Levels,” a student nicities, the drag performers who popu- at 2 p.m. (boy/child singers who dance) your phone number to johnwick@gwc- film for SUNY Purchase. Synopsis: A late The Blue Angel Nightclub, they also at Chelsea Studios, 151 W. 26th St., 5th fl., nyc.com. Put in the subject line: man who is fired from his job rediscov- work as a Greek chorus throughout the NYC. Backstage, Name, Union Status, Role, ers his purpose in life after receiving a show. They need to be versatile dancers ••Sign-up begins at 1 p.m. A monitor will Availability, Phone Number (For exam- mysterious console in the mail. and singers and actors. This ain’t a job be provided. Equity children will be seen ple: Backstage, John Doe, Non-Union, ••Company: SUNY Purchase. Staff: Alan for no wall-flowers. Featured Ensemble. first, then non-Equity children. Russian Club Goer, Avail all 4 days, Wertz, dir. Pat: female, 40-49, all ethnicities, offi- ••Wear comfortable clothes that you can 555-555-5555). ••Rehearses Nov.-Dec. in Westchester cious office manager who will let loose dance in (sneakers or jazz shoes). There ••This project is signatory with SAG- County; shoots Jan. 2014 in Westchester her wild side when allowed. Lola’s love is no tap or ballet. Also prepare a short AFTRA. Standard background rates for County. interest. Featured ensemble. Trish: musical theater song of your choice, in union members apply. Nonunion pays: ••Seeking—Blake: male, 53-65, female, 40-49, all ethnicities, factory case you are asked to sing. Bring pix & $85 min./10 hrs., plus overtime. Caucasian, left without a purpose after worker with a husband and kids to worry resumes, stapled together being laid off, his fear of the unknown over. Featured ensemble. Mister Price: ••Note that adult auditions are held sep- keeps him in a rut until the console male, 50-59, Caucasian, Charlie’s father arately. A same day ECC for boy singers comes into his life. An uncurious man, and owner of the shoe factory in the will be held in the morning; see separate he is spellbound by the stories the con- opening and closing sequences. Also notice. Short Films sole tells him, which seem to explain his plays a pub patron, factory worker, etc ••Pays: $1,754 min./wk. Equity life and give it meaning. Young Man: for the rest of the show. Must have a Production (League) Contract. ‘Figs for Italo’ male, 24-29, Caucasian, ordinarily a con- good voice. Featured ensemble. Simon ••Casting “Figs for Italo,” a short film in Sr.: male, 50-59, African American, ‘Matilda,’ B’way, Boy Singers which a woman remembers a signifi- Visit backstage.com/casting Lola’s father. An unforgiving tower of ••Casting the Broadway production of cant day in her life when she was a for full character breakdowns, script anger. Works in the opening, and two “Matilda.” young girl in a small town in the hills sides and more casting notices scenes in act two. Otherwise he will play ••Company: Royal Shakespeare of Italy in 1943.

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fident and composed figure, his elabo- Heights, N.Y after spending five years in ••Submit online or send pix & resumes to 18-29, all ethnicities, on the surface, an rate heist plans are ruined when he prison. He finds out that his younger sis- Victoria DeMartin, 735 Anderson Hill edgy ladies man but masking a similar discovers his wife’s infidelity with his ter, Gabby, isn’t actively pursing her Road, Purchase, NY 10577. No drop-offs. relationship situation as Gloria, eager to partner-in-crime. Older Man: male, dream to become a painter. How far will ••No pay, but copy, credit, meals, and make up for lost time in their last few 47-55, Caucasian, dowdy and self-con- Rolando go to make his sister’s dream travel provided/reimbursed. SAG weeks he encourages new experiences scious, finds love after a long struggle come true? Student Film Agreement. and pushes Gloria out of her comfort with depression and addiction, and goes ••Company: Diaspora Productions. Staff: zone, whether that be beneficial or not. in on a plan to fulfill his wildest dreams. Rayhan Islam, dir. ‘Rory and Beau’ Peter: male, 18-29, all ethnicities, a wiry, Older Woman: female, 42-53, Caucasian, ••Rehearses Nov.-Dec.; shoots Jan. 2014 ••Casting “Rory and Beau,” a student intellectual college senior preparing to her warm exterior masks a perverse in NYC. film for SUNY Purchase. Synopsis: Once travel abroad but is now dealing with the inner life, and her love for the older man ••Seeking—Rolando Monslave: male, Rory crashes a party that her older burden of nostalgia having been is subordinate to the service of a deviant 19-25, African American, Hispanic, brother Beau is at, their unhealthy co- dumped by Gloria, unwilling to leave her plot involving the younger man and Middle Eastern, Ethnically Ambiguous / dependent relationship is revealed. They behind completely but still feeling obli- woman. Young Woman: female, 22-27, Mixed Race, although hardened from his are forced to choose between further gated to his dream of traveling he tries to Caucasian, Hispanic, Asian, Middle years in prison, Rolando returns caring isolation and the world outside. balance both worlds and stay on good Eastern, Ethnically Ambiguous / Mixed and empathetic. Leaving behind his bit- ••Company: SUNY Purchase Film terms with her. Race, beach beauty, lives a life of pure terness and cynicism, he strives to Conservatory Junior Thesis. Staff: ••Seeking submissions from NY. innocence with the young man, has no redeem his family from the negative past Jennifer McCabe, dir. ••Send submissions to Oceancefilms@ idea what is about to happen to her. he lead them down. Gabby Monslave: ••Rehearses Nov.-Dec.; shoots Dec. 2013- gmail.com. ••Seeking submissions from NY. female, 14-18, African American, Jan. 2014 in NYC area (exact production ••Travel and meals provided. ••Send submissions to audiblelevels@ Hispanic, Middle Eastern, Ethnically dates TBA). Fil gmail.com. Ambiguous / Mixed Race, underneath ••Seeking—Rory: female, 15-19, all ‘Snowflake’

••Prepare one dramatic and one comedic her brassy tough exterior lies a ethnicities, 18+ to play 15, enticed by ••Casting a graduate film for NYU, m monologue (both two to three minutes highly misguided and vulnerable the new social possibilities tied to “Snowflake,” in which after another dis- in length). artist’s soul. She lacks the confi- her coming of age, struggles to rec- appointing audition, an aspiring rapper ••No pay, but travel, meals, and accom- dence to escape the confines of her oncile these with her current isolating meets a Nutcracker young ballerina. The modations provided. SAG Student Film community and pursue her creative yet comfortable reliance on her brother, ballerina tells of her wish to be cast as a Agreement. endeavors. Beau. Beau: male, 20-25, all ethnicities, snowflake instead of a candy cane. ••Seeking submissions from NY. striking, believes his cold, dominating Casting Director states: “Can a brief ‘Betel’ ••Send submissions to rayhanislam- exterior shields the rest of the world interaction between these two girls give ••Casting “Betel” a short for SUNY [email protected]. from himself and his sister. Now that his them both the courage to accomplish Purchase Film Conservatory. The story ••No pay, but travel, meals, and accom- sister is coming of age, his false sense of their dreams?” takes place in the suburbs on the night a modations provided. SAG Student Film safety is threatened, forcing them to re- ••Company: NYU. Staff: Jacqueline Dow, star is due to explode, wiping out the Agreement. evaluate the space he has created for casting dir. earth. It focuses on Camel, a young boy them. Isabel: female, 20-25, all ethnici- ••Shoots Nov.19-26 in NYC. who feels everyone is too concerned ‘Knick-Knacks’ ties, her Upper East Side party girl exte- ••Seeking—Record Producer: male, about themselves. He is worried that the ••Casting “Knick-Knacks,” a 25-30 min- rior masks her insecurities over her 20-40, all ethnicities, to play 25-30, up- star must be lonely and scared, and sets ute comedic senior thesis film for SUNY boyfriend’s relationship with his sister. and-coming, hardworking, kind but out to try and save it. Purchase. Synopsis: Alice, who is floun- She is willing to do anything necessary realistic. ••Company: SUNY Purchase Film dering in her post-college life, unexpect- to maintain her control over him. Pi: ••Seeking submissions from NY. Conservatory. Staff: Vincent Graziano, edly inherits her grandmother’s dream male, 18-28, all ethnicities, overweight, ••Send submissions to jacqueliner.dow@ dir. interpreting business. Random clients ethnically ambiguous/Asian preferred, gmail.com. ••Rehearsals begin mid-November; begin showing up on her doorstep and has a bombastic ghetto social persona, ••No pay. Producer plans to apply for shoots early January 2014 in NY. through the absurdity of it all, Alice ironically aware of his ability to manipu- SAG-AFTRA Student Agreement. ••Seeking—”Camel” Stevenson- finds her voice and realizes her connec- late the people around him, especially Jennings: male, 5-9, all ethnicities, to tion to her grandmother. by his effect on Beau as a result of ‘The Fantasy Machine’ play seven, is the portrait of idealistic ••Company: SUNY Purchase Film befriending Rory. ••Casting “The Fantasy Machine” a innocence, has a knack for finding com- Conservatory. Staff: Victoria DeMartin, ••Seeking submissions from NY. junior thesis film for SUNY Purchase. passion in situations that few others can, dir. ••Send submissions to roryandbeau- Synopsis: “LO-TEC has invented the ulti- enthusiasm inspires hope in the people ••Rehearses in Dec.; shoots Jan. 2014 [email protected]. mate luxury vacation: A machine that around him, even at the end of the (exact dates TBA) in NYC and ••Note: This film hints to the theme of transports the user into a dimension of world. Laura Sue Jennings: female, Westchester County. incest. All actors must be at least 18 years pure bliss. But when one of their employ- 32-36, all ethnicities, a single mother, art ••Seeking—Alice: female, 18-26, old. ees begins to use the machine recre- teacher, dedicated to inspiring wonder Caucasian, loyal and idealistic college ••No pay, but copy, credit, food and ationally, it starts a chain of events that in the young, and resents those with a grad who is struggling to get a career on transportation provided. SAG Student could lead to the destruction of LO-TEC more jaded view on life, has done every- track and feels oddly disconnected from Film Agreement. and the death of everyone involved... thing she can to give her son, Camel, a the rest of her family. Has become less unless they can resist the temptation of full childhood and leave him wanting driven and is distracted by the nagging ‘Six Of Swords’ ‘The Fantasy Machine.’” nothing, even at the end of the world. memories of her grandmother. Dottie: ••Casting “Six Of Swords,” a 20-25 min. ••Company: SUNY Purchase. Staff: AJ Katy “Betel” McCabe: female, 5-9, all female, 50-70, all ethnicities, an enig- senior thesis film about a senior college Lutsky, prod. ethnicities, Betel, 7 million years old, is matic woman who finds affirmation in student, Gloria, who impetuously breaks ••Shoots Dec. 11-23 at SUNY Purchase in young for a dying star. Not only is she having her dreams interpreted, not to up with her boyfriend of five years. With NY. alone and terrified, she also is over- mention a general enjoyment of socializ- graduation on the horizon she now must ••Seeking—Ringo: male, 25-32, all eth- whelmed with the guilt of ending the ing and ruminating over interpretations. navigate her last few weeks of college as nicities, a problem solver, leaps in head world. At her heart, she is Katy McCabe, Kit: female, 18-27, all ethnicities, Alice’s she begins to downward spiral. first and doesn’t look back until he’s a bright-spirited girl who passed away at best friend, eccentric and flighty but ••Company: Oceance Films. Staff: found the solution; to him there is seven, bed-ridden her whole life. reliable when push comes to shove, car- Heather Barcelo, dir. always a right answer. Ringo wholly ••Auditions will be held by appt. Oct. 29 ing in a laid-back fashion, tries to help ••Rehearses in November; shoots for a lacks a sense of humor. He’s more com- in New York City, NY. Alice figure out what to do. Amy: female, week in either December or January in/ fortable with numbers and equations ••Send submissions to vincent.gra- 45-60, Caucasian, Alice’s mother, whose around Manhattan and Westchester, NY. than he is with people and relationships [email protected]. lack of understanding for Alice’s grand- ••Seeking—Gloria: female, 18-29, all eth- but that doesn’t stop him from dating his ••Auditions will be held by appointment mother leads to a general disdain for her, nicities, outwardly strong but now strug- co-worker Paige, whom he is head-over- Oct. 29 in NY. wants Alice to do well but doesn’t quite gling to cope with a self-inflected heels in love with. Paige: female, 25-32, ••Travel, lodging, and meal costs pro- know how to help her. Clients: males & loneliness, attempts to fill the gap in her all ethnicities, a know-it-all, and will vided. SAG Student Film Agreement, females, 30-75, all ethnicities, uncon- life with any quick solution while bal- never let you forget it; she’s confident, pending. ventional, quirky, and/or comedic cli- ancing leaving both the safety of college extremely intelligent, and her explosive ents, all types, for one-liner moments in and her relationship. Deb: female, 18-29, temper is always just below the surface. ‘Iron American’ a dream interpreting clientele montage. all ethnicities, Gloria’s best friend who Paige tends to get what she wants with- ••Casting “Iron American,” a student ••Auditions will be held by appt. Oct. 23 tries to coax Gloria into being happy on out negotiation, if it comes down to it she film for SUNY Purchase. Synopsis: in NYC, 10036. her own, yet Deb is reluctant to follow will fight to her last breath. She’s innova- Ex-gang member Rolando Monsalve ••Send submissions to VictoriaAD.cast- her own advice having had little roman- tive, mindful, and also is addicted to the returns to his home in Washington [email protected]. tic involvement in years. Billy: male, Fantasy Machine. Morgan: male, 35-45,

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all ethnicities, a businessman from a by- ••Seeking—Dancers: males & females, Design. Staff: Michael Wainstein, chair. age minimum is required for performers gone era, his dedication to the company 18-31, all ethnicities, with some experi- ••Commitment runs early June 2014- and their guests. If booked for future is totally unmatched. His obsession with ence, well-mannered, clean-cut. Note: June 2016 in Savannah, GA. shows, performers will help sell tickets the idea that money can buy happiness Having access to your own car is a plus. ••Seeking—Student Performers for to their show and have the opportunity makes him an insensitive, egotistical, ••Seeking submissions from NY. Executive Ensemble: males & females, to be professionally videotaped and but otherwise very efficient boss. Mr. ••Send submissions to info@ekproduc- 18-51, all ethnicities, seeking MFA/BFA appear on the GottaSingNYC YouTube Mostaza: male, 59-69, all ethnicities, a tions.com. actors and singers; students selected for channel and Shepard & Jourdan’s TV billionaire playboy, holier-than-thou, ••If you include a video or link or your- the Executive Ensemble will be part of a show “How to Succeed in Show Business gleeful, a womanizer, and a regular self dancing in your submission, be sure university singing group of six students By Really Trying,” airing every Wed. at Fantasy Machine customer. Ms. Ing: that you and only you can be seen danc- that perform at a variety of public and 11:30 p.m. on Manhattan Neighborhood female, 49-59, all ethnicities, an aging ing to avoid any confusion. Selected can- private events throughout the school Network (Time Warner Cable Channel heiress, cold and unforgiving; tries des- didates will be contacted with audition/ year and in the summer. Travel to 57). There is a variable food/drink mini- perately to cling to her fading youth, interview details. If hired, you will be Europe and Asia might be required. mum on special shows. keeps up to date with the latest trends, part of the company’s regular rotation of Singers must be versatile, comfortable in ••No pay. even experiments with using the performers. a variety of vocal genres, be responsible, Fantasy Machine. ••Pays: $200 min./event (pay varies from and be able to handle a full load of class- ••Seeking submissions from NY. entertainer to entertainer depending on work while performing the gigs. ••Send submissions to ajlutsky@gmail. experience). ••Auditions will be held by appt. Oct. 10 com. from 4-8 p.m., Oct. 11 from 2-6 p.m. and Comedians & Improv ••Meals, copy, credit, and transportation Oct. 12 from 12-4 p.m. at Pearl Studios, provided. 519 Eighth Ave., 12th fl., Studio A, NYC. Cherub Improv Fil ••SAG-AFTRA Student Film Agreement. ••Send submissions to mwainste@scad. ••Seeking members for Cherub Improv, a m Cabaret & Variety edu. not-for-profit, volunteer comedy group. ••For consideration, submit pix & Coordinator states: “Based in NYC, Duplex Cabaret Theater resumes and your requested time Cherub Improv partners with cancer ••Seeking talent to perform at The slot. For the audition appointment, support organizations such as Hope Music Videos Duplex, a 70-seat West Village caba- prepare two songs (one must be pop) Lodge of the American Cancer Society, TV & TV ret theater. and a short monologue. Bring pix & Gilda’s Club, and Ronald McDonald Pop Girl Group and Music ••Company: Duplex Cabaret Theater. resumes, stapled together. House, children’s runaway and homeless Videos Staff: Tony DeCicco, contact. ••Note: There are times off from the shelters such as The Children’s Village, v

ideo ••Casting singers/dancers for a new pop ••Performances are ongoing in NYC. commitment, but since this is actually homeless outreach programs such as girl group, to be featured in two music ••Seeking—Singers: males & females, going to school to get your MFA in Project ORE, and hospitals including videos. 21-64, all ethnicities. Comedians: males Performance, you must expect not only NYU and Mt. Sinai, to perform and teach ••Company: Grivali Inc. Staff: Stefano & females, 21-64, all ethnicities. to perform, but to study and maintain a short-form improv and musical improv Spadoni, president. Performance Artists: males & females, GPA of 3.0 to fulfill your degree comedy. Since its inception in 2007, over ••Shoots in Manhattan. 21-64, all ethnicities. Composers: males requirements. 150 performers have held over 550 ••Seeking—Singer/Dancers: female, & females, 21-64, all ethnicities. Writers: ••For more info, visit www.scad.edu/ improv comedy events. This is an excel- 18-24, all ethnicities, newcomers, all males & females, 21-64, all ethnicities. performing arts. lent opportunity for actors and improvis- types, with a fresh young look, able to Acoustic Musical Acts: males & females, ••Full and partial scholarships are avail- ers to gain considerable performance sing, full of positive energy, reliable, 21-64, all ethnicities. able. Students may also interview/audi- experience with a wide range of audi- committed to being successful, dance ••Seeking submissions from NY. tion for regular admission status at this ences, and to perform community ser- ability a plus but not mandatory, must be ••Email show information, running event. vice. Training in Cherub’s repertoire of authorized to work in the USA and be time, and brief marketing plan to games and music is also included.” local to the NYC area. You must be able Thomas Honeck, booking mgr., at Shepard & Jourdan’s ‘Gotta ••Company: Cherub Improv. Staff: to freely enter a management and pro- [email protected] or call (212) Sing,’ Tuesdays at the Iguana Jonathan Goldberg, coord. duction contract. President states: 989-3015. ••Seeking singers of all styles to be fea- ••Performances are ongoing with rotat- “Group is based on a innovative idea and ••Note: All performers must be 21+. tured in Shepard & Jourdan’s “Gotta ing commitments in NYC. will be projecting the image of young, Seeking self-contained acts only. Space, Sing” at the Iguana. Singers may also be ••Seeking—Company Members: males & empowered, single, independent reservations line, full light and sound submitted to record labels, TV, cruises, females, 18+, all ethnicities, actors/ women, fully in charge of their lives and package, and house technician provided. and Atlantic City producers for consider- improvisers of all ages & ethnicities. career. The girl group will cater to an ••Pay is 100% of the cover charge set by ation. Producers state: “If you desire spe- ••Auditions will be held by appt. Oct. 20 international audience.” the producer, minus a sliding scale room cial preparation for your show, Judi and from 12-5 p.m. at Simple Studios,, 134 W. Varie ••Seeking submissions from NY and NJ. fee based on attendance. Billy will help you to gain confidence 29th St., 2nd Fl., NY, NY, 10023. ••Send submissions to [email protected]. and develop your art, songs, stage pres- ••Send submissions to auditions@cheru- ••Include two recent low res pics, your ence, and emotional interpretation— bimprov.org. t

y stats including height and size, and a total preparation for your show and the ••Appointments will be made during the video or a link to a video of you singing future.” week of Oct. 14. in your submission. Dancers should also Singers ••Staff: Billy Shepard & Judi Jourdan, ••Submit pix & resumes. include a link or video of themselves producers. ••For more info, visit www.cherubim- dancing. Note: You must be 18+ to be SCAD MFA/BFA Scholarship ••Singers Search will be held every prov.org. considered. For more information, visit Auditions Tuesday evening, 6:30-9:30 p.m. at the ••No pay. www.grivali.info. ••SCAD (Savannah College of Art and Iguana VIP Lounge, 240 W. 54th St. ••Pays: $1,000 for the two videos; a Design) is conducing initial auditions/ (btwn. Broadway & Eighth Ave.), NYC. music contract will be provided. Note: interviews for full and partial scholar- Sign-in is continuous; no call or appt. There are no fees to audition or to be part ships for their MFA program and their required. of the group. college vocal group, The Executive ••Seeking—Singers: males & females, Cruise Lines Ensemble. Strong singers are invited to 18-64, all ethnicities, newcomers and audition for the ensemble, and those experienced performers, all styles Disney Cruise Line, Character selected will receive full scholarships for including pop, Broadway, R&B, rock, Performers their MFA (or BFA) degrees in return for jazz, singer-songwriters, etc. ••Seeking talented and versatile Disney Dancers & participating in a very busy schedule of ••Seeking submissions from NY. Character Performers for entertainment performance gigs throughout the school ••Prepare one or two songs. Bring back- productions on Disney’s luxury cruise Choreographers year and summer. SCAD will also be ground tracks/CDs/mp3 or be self- liners, the Disney Dream and the Disney auditioning for partial-scholarship MFA accompanied. A pianist, lights, and Fantasy. Performers will appear as fully EK Productions, Social Events and BFA students. Singers and non-sing- sound are provided (for free). costumed Disney Characters in main- ••EK Productions is seeking dancers for ing actors are invited to audition for the ••For info & booking, call Billy Shepard stage musical theatre productions, meet social events. partial scholarship opportunities. The at (212) 874-7956; do not call the Iguana. and greets, events, and production num- ••Company: EK Productions. Staff: Evan SCAD program is one of the country’s For more info, visit www.gottasingnyc. bers on board the ships. Karfinkel, president. leading MFA training programs, with com and www.youtube.com/user/ ••Company: Disney CruiseLine/Disney ••Events are held in the tri-state area; graduates working on stage and in films GottaSingNYC. Talent Casting. dates are scheduled one month in and TV. ••This event is open to the public. There ••Performances are held aboard ships advance. ••Company: Savannah College of Art and is no cover charge, but a $5 food or bever- sailing to Bahamian and Caribbean

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ports. the star of the show, vulnerable, theatre performers for a variety of ••Seeking—Males: male, 20-30, all eth- quirky, honest, and winning, trans- Broadway musical theatre style shows Stage Staff & Tech nicities, 5’2”-5’3” and 5’5”-5’7” with a forms from awkward to confident. on Disney’s luxury cruise liners, the youthful look, 5’11”-6’3” Females: Fairy Godmother: female, 20-39, all Disney Dream and the Disney Fantasy. NYU Skirball, Front of House female, 18-64, all ethnicities, 4’8”-5’0”, ethnicities, 5’3 to 5’5”, character ••Company: Disney CruiseLine/Disney Manager 5’2”-5’3”, 5’5”-5’7” actress who can play the loopy and Talent Casting. ••Seeking a front of house manager for ••Auditions will be held Oct. 9 at 10 a.m. lovable role from Cinderella, musical ••Contracts begin in December 2013 or NYU’s Skirball Center for the (sign-in, 9:30 a.m.) at Pearl Studios, 519 theatre mix to an F; must sing well. January 2014 and run nine months Performing Arts. Position summary: 8th Ave., 12th fl., New York City, NY, Mary Poppins: female, 20-39, all eth- aboard the ships sailing to Bahamian Manage logistical aspects of front of 10018. nicities, lovable British nanny, beauti- and Caribbean ports. house operations for the Jack H. ••Bring current pix & resumes. Be pre- ful soprano. Ursula: female, 30-39, all ••Seeking—Peter Pan/Quasimodo: male, Skirball Center for the Performing pared to learn a movement and anima- ethnicities, at total ease working the 20-29, all ethnicities, 5’6”+, youthful, Arts including all general needs tion combination. Wear comfortable crowd; fearless yet flirty and loads of moves well and has loads of charm, related to the lobby, seating area, and clothing that allows a full range of fun, sings “Poor Unfortunate Souls.” tenor with strong falsetto. Bert: male, other public assembly areas, and motion. Bette Midler type; character actress 20-39, all ethnicities, Mary Poppins’ supervision of front of house staff. ••For more info, visit www.disneyaudi- with strong belt to ‘D’. Yzma: female, chimney sweep chum, lovable Develop, oversee, and reconcile tions.com. Note: Late applicants not 25-35, all ethnicities, 5’2” to 5’4” with cockney Brit with a spring in his concessions and merchandise accepted. Must be 18+. EOE. very trim build, comedienne/principal step; strong tenor, must move very sales. collaborate with Marketing ••Competitive pay, room and board, vocalist with great physical life. well. Lumiere: male, 20-39, all eth- Manager to monitor and update guest sailing privileges, additional bene- Originally voiced by Eartha Kitt in nicities, tenor with loads of charm that digital signage in lobby areas. fits package provided. No cruise staff “The Emperor’s New Groove;” pop moves well. Iago: male, 20-29, all eth- Supervise and coordinate receptions duty. mix to E. Cruella: female, 20-29, all nicities, youthful character actor with with high profile guests. ethnicities, 5’7+, long, thin, gorgeous strong falsetto who moves very well, ••Company: New York University. Disney Cruise Line, Dancers diva with a great bellowing laugh, can capable of imitating Iago, the wise- ••Position start date is TBD at the ••Seeking talented and versatile danc- be sexy as well as intimidating, usu- cracking, annoying sidekick to Jafar; Skirball Center for the Performing ers for entertainment productions on ally played by a dancer; strong speak- puppetry skills a plus; tenor. Brandon: Arts, NYU in NYC. Disney’s luxury cruise liners, the singer. Kayla: female, 18-64, all male, 18-64, all ethnicities, to play 18, ••Seeking—Front of House Manager: Disney Dream and the Disney Fantasy ethnicities, to portray age 18, strong strong actor, principal vocalist, quirky males & females, 18+, all ethnicities, sailing to voyages to Bahamian and actor, principal vocalist, ethnically good looks, unlikely leading man, must have a Bachelor’s degree (prefer- Caribbean ports. diverse, class Valedictorian, seri- humorous yet can ground himself ably in theater, arts administration, or ••Company: Disney Cruise Line. ous and grounded, values her when necessary, tenor, pop/Broadway a related field), must have three years’ ••Nine-month contracts begin in friendships above all; soprano, style, low Bb to high A. Kronk/ related front of house of events’ man- December 2013 or January 2014. pop/Broadway style, D belt. Nicole: Hercules: male, 20-29, all ethnicities, agement experience or equivalent ••Seeking—Male Dancers: male, 18-40, female, 18-64, all ethnicities, to por- comedic actor, handsome, nice phy- combination, must include experi- all ethnicities, versatile and exciting tray age 18, dancer, strong actor, prin- sique; baritone with low speaking ence supervising/scheduling staff for male dancers 5’8”+; must be trained in cipal vocalist, funny sidekick, feisty voice, ala Patrick Warburton. Merlin: large events or projects, NYC Fire ballet, and jazz, tap a plus, trained with a big personality, sister to male, 30-64, all ethnicities, the oldest Guard certification, preferable to have ability to perform a tumbling pass a Brandon; soprano, pop/Broadway magician of all, charming if rather experience in events planning and plus. Female Dancers: female, 18-64, style, low F to high G mix. Disney bumbling and loopy, strong character CPR certification; required knowl- all ethnicities, versatile and exciting Princess Type: female, 25-30, all eth- actor with nice baritone. Aladdin: male, edge, kills, and abilities include : abil- dancers, 5’4”+, must be trained in bal- nicities, contemporary musical theatre 18-64, all ethnicities, plays 18-22, 5’10”, ity to work in a fast-paced, let and jazz, vocal ability a plus, mix, must sing well, movement a plus, baritone/tenor with a youthful sound; deadline-driven environment, to trained ability to perform a tumbling to portray classic roles such as great charisma, good physique must work independently, and make pass a plus. Cinderella, Snow White, Rapunzel, have strong core; good looking guy informed, on-the-spot decisions, and ••Auditions will be held Oct. 9 at 1:30 Sleeping Beauty. Sophia: female, 18-27, filled with teenage charm and appeal; resolve conflicts, excellent customer p.m. (sign-in, 1 p.m.) at Pearl Studios, all ethnicities, actress/principal vocal- clever. Jafar: male, 25-64, all ethnici- service and written and verbal com- 519 8th Ave., 12th fl., NYC. ist of any heritage to play Dr. ties, 6’0”+, classical actor of any heri- munication skills, and the ability to ••Be warmed up and ready to begin. Greenaway’s 13 year old daughter, hip tage, commanding and menacing work flexible hours, including eve- Wear form fitting attire to show your and upbeat with a winning spirit. presence, the ultimate Disney villain nings and weekends, depending on silhouette. Bring current pix & Rafiki: female, 25-64, all ethnicities, who lusts for power; deep rich voice, production schedule; preferred resumes. actress/principal vocalist of African- classical vocal training with pop/musi- knowledge, skills, and abilities ••For more info, visit www.disneyaudi- heritage to portray a spirit guide who cal theatre approach; bass/baritone. include knowledge of Americans with tions.com. Note: Must be 18+. EOE. brings to light the true meaning of life Genie: male, 18-64, all ethnicities, age- Disabilities Act compliance issues, Varie ••Competitive pay, room and board, – to believe in magic; performs “The less, 5’11”+, the fantastical magic-maker computer skills, and the ability to guest sailing privileges, contract com- Circle of Life”, comedic chops a plus, made famous in the film Aladdin, troubleshoot ticket scanner issues. t

pletion bonus, additional benefits rich, soulful, pop gospel sound, must excellent comic actor ala Robin ••Seeking submissions from NY. y package and no cruise staff duty. have solid low notes. Williams/principal vocalist with impro- ••Apply on Backstage.com. ••Auditions will be held Oct. 7 at 4 p.m. visational skills; strong bari-tenor to G. ••To apply, visit www.Click2apply.net/ Disney Cruise Line, Female (Jasmine) and Oct. 8 at 10 a.m. (Ensign Hades: male, 25-64, all ethnicities, fkgws7n. Vocalists Bensen, Fairy Godmother, Mary 5’11”, excellent comic actor with impro- ••For more information about working ••Seeking talented and versatile musi- Poppins, Ursula, Yzma, Cruella), at 2 visational skills, smart, funny and at NYU and to apply for this position, cal theatre performers for a variety of p.m. (Kayla, Nicole, Disney Princess quick, rock tenor to a G. visit www.nyucareers.com. Note: Broadway musical theatre style shows Type, Sophia) and at 4 p.m. (Rafiki) at ••Auditions will be held Oct. 7 at 10 a.m. Online applications only. on Disney’s luxury cruise liners, the Pearl Studios, 519 8th Ave., 12th fl., (Bert, Peter Pan/Quasimodo, Lumiere, ••NYU is an Equal Opportunity/ Disney Dream and the Disney Fantasy. New York City, NY, 10018. Iago), at 2 p.m. (Brandon, Kronk/ Affirmative Action Employer. ••Company: Disney CruiseLine/Disney ••Bring current pix & resumes. Prepare Hercules, Merlin) and at 4 p.m. Talent Casting. 16 bars of a musical selection and pro- (Aladdin) and Oct. 9 at 10:30 a.m. (Jafar, ••Contracts begin in December 2013 or vide sheet music in the correct key. Genie, Hades) at Pearl Studios, 519 8th January 2014 and run nine months Attend only one call. Callbacks will be Ave., 12th fl., New York City, NY, 10018. Gi aboard the ships sailing to Bahamian held Oct. 10 & 11. ••Bring current pix & resumes. Prepare

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and Caribbean ports. ••For more info. visit www.disneyaudi- 16 bars of a musical selection and pro- s ••Seeking—Jasmine: female, 20-29, all tions.com. Note: Must be 18+. Disney is vide sheet music in the correct key. Broadway Artists Alliance, Fall ethnicities, plays 18-22, 5’2”-5’6”, con- an EOE. Attend only one call. Callbacks will be Programs & Classes temporary musical theatre/Disney ••Competitive pay, room and board, held Oct. 10 & 11. ••Seeking advanced young musical princess sound; beautiful, sense of guest sailing privileges, contract com- ••For more info. visit www.disneyaudi- theatre performers for upcoming fall humor, independent and feisty; des- pletion bonus, and additional benefits tions.com. Note: Must be 18+. Disney is programs of weekly classes, and one- perately longs to experience life package provided. No cruise staff duty an EOE. day Broadway master classes. BAA Ev

beyond the castle walls. Must be phys- required. ••Competitive pay, room and board, notes, “Participants will study song en

ically fit with strong core; soprano guest sailing privileges, contract com- interpretation, audition technique, t

with a strong mix. Ensign Bensen: Disney Cruise Line, Male pletion bonus, and additional benefits and Broadway dance with Tony s female, 20-39, all ethnicities, actress Vocalists package provided. No cruise staff duty Award-winning instructors, Broadway to play the awkward stage manager, ••Seeking talented and versatile musical required. performers, and Broadway casting

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directors. Work one-on-one with the Bay area. prevention. Coordinator states: “The stars and casting directors of your ••For more info, visit www.aurorathe- program is performed by a rotating cast favorite Broadway shows.” atre.org. of at least 22 presenters, and has been ••The upcoming fall program includes: ••Pays $536/wk. min. Equity Bay Area seen by over 1.2 million people around

plays Southern “Six-Week Acting Course” (with Theatre Contract. the world in the last several years. classes on Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26, and Nov. 2 Catharsis Productions is dedicated to & 9); and “Four-Week Musical Theatre ‘Boeing Boeing’ reducing interpersonal violence through Performance Lab” (Nov. 4, 11, 18, 25). California ••Casting “Boeing Boeing” by Marc artistic programming. Many of our Upcoming one-day classes include: Camoletti. The debonair Bernard, an employees have worked with us for over “Telsey Day Master Class” with a rep- architect living in Paris, is juggling rela- five years.” resentatives from Telsey + Co Casting tionships with three vivacious flight ••Company: Catharsis Productions. and Broadway Guests (Oct. 27); “New attendants-- each one believes she is his Staff: Tara Sparks, coord. of program Composers Master Class” (Nov. 17); only girl. All goes until his friend Robert management. and “Les Miserables-Themed Master Plays arrives for a visit, and the airlines decide ••Rehearses mid-January-early March Class (Dec. 15). to change their schedules! Chaos and fun 2014 in Chicago, IL; productions are ••Company: Broadway Artists Alliance ‘American Buffalo’ take off as Bernard’s clever plans ongoing at universities and military (BAA). Staff: Recent and upcoming ••Casting local Bay Area talent for unravel. installations throughout the U.S. guests include Megan Hilty, Laura “American Buffalo.” ••Company: Newport Theatre Arts Coordinator’s note: “Must be available in Osnes, Jeremy Jordan, Sutton Foster, ••Company: Aurora Theatre Company. Center. Staff: Gigi Fusco Meese, dir. April, August, and September as those Ev Jason Robert Brown, Bebe Neuwirth, ••Rehearses May 20; previews June 13; ••Rehearsals start the week of Oct. 9; are our busiest months. Travel is not

en Christian Borle, Norbert Leo Butz, runs June 19-July 13, 2014 in Berkeley, runs Nov. 15-Dec. 15 in Newport, CA. constant but presenters may be required

t Jonathan Groff, Billy Porter, and CA. Note: Two weeks of possible ••Seeking—Bernard: male, 25-45, all eth- to be out of their home city for up to six

s more. extensions. nicities, handsome, great verbal skills, a weeks at a time.” ••Classes are held at Ripley-Grier ••Seeking—Donny: male, 50-60, all eth- playboy who begins the play unable to ••Seeking—Presenter: males & females, Studios in NYC. nicities, blue collar, proprietor of a junk believe his good luck and ends it desper- 21-35, all ethnicities, strong & energetic ••Seeking—Young Performers: males & shop in which he holds court, small time ate to get out of this lifestyle; possibly personalities, able to facilitate a conver- females, 8-21, all ethnicities. hustler. ready to admit he’s too old for all of this. sation about sexual assault prevention ••Seeking submissions from NY. ••Seeking submissions from CA. Robert: male, 25-45, all ethnicities, with diverse audiences (it is not required ••For more info, call (212) 561-9429 or ••Send submissions to casting@aurora- Bernard’s best friend and school chum; to be an expert on the issue), must be visit www.broadwayartistsalliance. theatre.org. fresh from the farm, innocent, naïve, comfortable with improv, audience org. ••Submit online or mail pix and resume and wide eyed; the opposite of Bernard – interaction, and large crowds; a back- ••Tuition: $250 per eight-hour class; or to Casting, Aurora Theatre Company, as insecure as Robert is assured, and as ground in theatre, rape victim advocacy, $425 per series. 2081 Addison Street, Berkeley, CA 94703. naïve as Robert is experienced. education programs, gender studies, Submission deadline is Oct. 25. Together, he and Robert make up a clas- military or counseling is helpful but not Performers of all ethnic and racial back- sic comic duo – both sides of the male required. ground are strongly encouraged to sub- coin. Gloria: female, 25-45, all ethnici- ••Auditions will be held by appt. Oct. 12 Visit backstage.com/casting mit. Note: Aurora Theatre is not able to ties, strong, beautiful, aggressive, very in Los Angeles, CA. And Oct. 14 in NYC. for full character breakdowns, script provide housing for out of town actors at self assured; a combination of ••Send submissions to casting@cathar- this time. Do not submit if you do not Midwestern homespun good spirits and sisproductions.com. sides and more casting notices have local housing in the San Francisco the new, sexually liberated woman of ••Submit pix & resumes. Note: the ‘60s, very much committed to her Applicants must be available to relocate own perspective on the world. Gabriella: to Chicago. All ethnicities are encour- female, 25-45, all ethnicities, passionate, aged to apply. sensual and extremely aggressive. A hot ••For more info, visit www.catharsispro- headed experienced woman, able to go ductions.com. from sex kitten to tigress in a moments ••Pay provided for rehearsal time and on notice; very Italian, a la early ‘60s Italian a per-show basis, plus Catharsis covers cinema; dialect skills a huge plus. all travel costs including air travel, auto Gretchen: female, 25-45, all ethnicities, rental, lodging, and per diem. Position is HOW TO GET CAST FOR THE PART passionate, sensual and extremely part-time. aggressive. A hot headed experienced woman, able to go from sex kitten to ‘The Story of My Life’ Career Consultant Joyce Wallace tigress in a moments notice, very Italian, ••Casting “The Story of My Life” a play Joyce clients have worked in such a la early ‘60s Italian cinema; dialect following the friendship of Alvin and shows and films as CSI, Vegas, skills a huge plus. Bertha: female, 40-60, Thomas, two men from a small town Scandal, Good Witch, Pound all ethnicities, a very efficient, who have known each other since Puppies and Army Wives. extremely organized French house- childhood. and Actress keeper who is quickly losing her grip ••Company: Coachella Valley Repertory. over the household, most definitely Staff: Neil Bartram, music & lyrics; Brian Veronica Milagros believes she is the star of this household, Hill, book; Ron Celona, dir.; Scott Storr, Rob, Torchwood, and has a very clear idea of what she is musical dir. Jake in Progress, The owed by all inhabiting it. Note: Open to • Unit and Univision’s •Rehearsals begin Nov. 18; runs Dec. Sabado Gigante, other dialects. 4-22 in Rancho Mirage, CA. the film Battle and ••Auditions will be held Oct. 7 at 7 p.m. ••Seeking—Alvin: male, 30-49, all eth- Dead Rising 3. and Oct. 9 at 7 p.m. at Newport Theatre nicities, a bit quirky guy who runs his Arts Center, 2501 Cliff Drive, Newport father’s bookstore; strong singer-actor. Beach, CA, 92663. Thomas: male, 30-49, all ethnicities, a ••Cold readings from the script will be successful author; strong singer-actor. required. Bring pix & resumes. Note: All ••Equity Principal Auditions will be held $ WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9TH • 7:30PM • 25 must have strong comedic physical skills Oct. 28 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. (by appoint- and timing. ment only) and Oct. 29 from 11 a.m.-3 ••For questions, email Gigi at gigifusco- p.m. (by appointment only) at Debbie Attend a seminar based on and including the book The Problems of Work: Scientology Applied to the Workaday [email protected] or call the theatre (949) Reynolds Studios, 6514 Lankershim World by NY Times best-selling author L. Ron Hubbard. 631-0288. Blvd, Studio., N. Hollywood, CA, 91606. ••A small fuel stipend is available. ••Send submissions to rcelona@cvrep. Learn the practical tools you need to know org. to start making a living as an actor. ‘Sex Signals’ ••A monitor will not be provided. The ••Casting a two-person play “Sex producer will run all aspects of this audi- Church of Scientology RSVP with Jenni Fairchild Signals” which utilizes improvisation, tion. Performers of all ethnic and racial Celebrity Centre International at (323) 960-3113 or scripted material, and audience discus- backgrounds are encouraged to attend. 5930 Franklin Ave, Hollywood [email protected] sion to educate college students and mil- ••Prepare a ballad of your choice for our itary personnel about sexual assault first audition; accompanist provided. www.ccindustryseminars.com © 2013 CSCCI. All Rights Reserved. SCIENTOLOGY is a trademark and service mark owned by Religious Technology Center and is used with its permission. 40 backstage 10.03.13 backstage.com

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••For more info, visit www.cvrep.org. tap; a combination will be taught. Bring cure. A bouncy optimist in spite of her ••Pays $324/wk. Equity Special pix & resumes. perceived shortcomings. Overweight to Appearance Contract. ••Pays $10/hr. for rehearsals; $21/hr. for some degree, self-effacing to a fault, she performances (approx. $440/wk.). Audition blossoms into confidence over the

course of the show. Great singer with plays ‘Bring It On,’ Non-Equity Tour, R&B and riffing skills. Dance/cheerlead- Cheerleaders Highlights ing skills a plus. Danielle: female, 18+, California Musicals ••Casting a non-Equity tour of “Bring It African American, Hispanic, Asian, East On: The Musical,” a brand new story sur- Fri. Oct. 4 Indian, Native American, Middle ‘A Christmas Carol’ rounding the world of competitive high Bed and Breakfast Sitcom Eastern, Pacific Islander, Ethnically ••Casting a musical adaptation of school cheerleading. The tour will play Ambiguous / Mixed Race, the “Queen ‘Branching Out’

Charles Dickens’s “A Christmas Carol.” throughout North America and Japan; Bee” of Jackson High School, regal, dom- Musicals ••Company: Glendale Centre Theatre. additional Asia dates possible. ineering, complicated. Is head of a tal- Staff: Brenda Dietlein, prod.; Tim ••Company: Big League Productions & Sat. Oct. 5 ented dance crew. Has a wicked sense of Dietlein prod./dir.; Tosca Minotto, office Troika Entertainment. Staff: Andy ‘Annie’ (also 10/7) humor behind a composed mask. Loyal manager. Blankenbuehler, dir.-choreo.; Jeff to her friends, can be lacerating to her ••Runs Nov. 29-Dec. 24 at the Whitty, libretto; Tom Kitt and Lin- ‘Darkness Unwound’ enemies, but is ultimately fair. R&B Glendale Centre Theatre in Manuel Miranda, music; Amanda ‘Doll’ sound, good belt range. Must have sig- Glendale, CA. Green and Lin-Manuel Miranda, lyr- ‘In The Young Dark’ nificant dance/cheerleading skills. Eva: ••Seeking—Bob Cratchit: male, 35-45, ics; Alex Lacamoire, music supervi- female, 18+, Caucasian, immensely like- all ethnicities, gentle, loving father and sor; Townsend Teague, general mgr.; L.A. Connection Improv able, sweet, fragile-seeming freshman husband. Mrs. Cratchit: female, 30-40, Joy Dewing Casting, casting. Groups (also 10/6) who joins the Truman squad – and turns all ethnicities, strong, kind. Tiny Tim: ••Rehearsals begin approx. Dec. 9, 2013; LEGOLAND 2013 Holiday Productions out to be a sociopathic back-stabbing male, 6-8, all ethnicities, optimistic, tour opens approx. Jan. 16, 2014 and is climber who takes over the squad and (also 10/6, 10/9, 10/10 & 10/12) gentle-spirited. Marley’s Ghost: male, contracted though approx. Aug. 17, 2014. ruins the lives of many. (But more 30-50, all ethnicities, tormented, ••Seeking—Cheerleaders: males & emphasis on “sweet and fragile”–-we enslaved sinner. Christmas Past: female, females, 18+, all ethnicities, to play high Sun. Oct. 6 shouldn’t see it coming.) Pop/rock voice. 18+, all ethnicities, ethereal, whimsical, school students/cheerleaders (must ‘Beyond Dance’ Must be able to handle significant dance/ sensitive. Christmas Present: male, legally be 18 by rehearsal start date). cheerleading. Skylar: female, 18+, 30-50, all ethnicities, jovial, big-hearted, Must be excellent, athletic dancers with ‘Forever Ginling’ (also 10/7-10/11) Caucasian, a more stereotypical “bitchy” full of life. Fred: male, 25-35, all ethnici- cheerleading skills and hip-hop dance Recording Artist Workshop cheerleader type, funny, loyal to her ties, full of love, patient, fun. Young skills. Gymnastics/tumbling a plus. friends, not terribly invested in her edu- Scrooge: male, 20-28, all ethnicities, Some members of the cheer ensemble cation. One of Campbell’s wing-women fledgling miser, ambitious, selfish. will have to be great singers, but singing Mon., Oct. 7 at the beginning of the show. Good Belle: female, 18-25, all ethnicities, is not required for all. Members of the ‘Boeing Boeing’ (also 10/9) singer and skilled comedienne. Must Young Scrooge’s fiancée, beautiful, kind, cheer ensemble will also cover princi- Magic Theatre 2013-14 Season have significant dance/cheerleading sensitive. Boy Scrooge: male, 10-14, all pals. Also seeking several cheer swings. & Polynesian Dancers skills. Kylar: female, 18+, all ethnicities, ethnicities, lonely, sensitive. Little Fan: ••Auditions will be held Oct. 13 at 1 p.m. a slightly less-intelligent version of female, 8-11, all ethnicities, happy, (dancers; be signed in by 12:30 p.m.) at Skylar and a year behind her. Rather a sweet. Chorus: males & females, 18+, all 3rd Street Dance Studios, 8558 W. 3rd Thurs. Oct. 10 follower, also one of Campbell’s side- ethnicities, singers, actors. Note: Many Street, Los Angeles, CA, 90048. ‘Aladdin - A Musical Spectacular’ kicks. Good singer. Must have significant character roles to be cast from chorus. ••Note: You may attend the open call for dance/cheerleading skills. Nautica: ••Auditions will be held by appt. Oct. 14 dancers, or you may submit a video to be female, 18+, all ethnicities, outgoing, from 7-10 p.m. at Glendale Centre considered for a cheerleader track. For the full auditions calendar, funny sidekick to Danielle; sassy, loyal, Theatre, 324 N. Orange St., Glendale, CA, ••Open call instructions: Be signed in by visit backstage.com/auditions can be aggressive when called for. Good 91203. 12:30 p.m. and be warmed up and pre- singer with R&B and bluesy chops. Must ••Auditions will be held by appoint- pared to dance at the appointed time. have significant dance/cheerleading ments only. To schedule an audition, call Bring sneakers. Dress in dance/athletic skills. La Cienega: males & females, 18+, (818) 244-8481. Bring pix and resume. attire appropriate for the show (no leo- insurance. all ethnicities, a male-to-female trans- Sides will be provided. Performers of all tards & tights, no jazz pants, etc.). Bring gender teenager, born a male (played by ethnicities are encouraged to apply. For updated pix & resumes, stapled together. ‘Bring It On,’ Non-Equity Tour, a male or TG actress). Any ethnicity. Her more info, visit www.glendalecentrethe- (Cheerleaders should bring a brief one- Dancers Open Call gender is simply not an issue, accepted atre.com. page bio and current snapshot). Singers/ ••Casting a non-Equity tour of “Bring It by her friends, barely referred to. BFFs ••Stipend provided. dancers, please sing from the show. On: The Musical,” a brand new story sur- with Nautica and Danielle. Has a wicked Sides & music will be posted on the cast- rounding the world of competitive high tongue but a generous spirit. Good singer ‘A Welk Family Christmas’ ing website at joydewingcasting.com. school cheerleading. The tour will play with R&B and bluesy chops. Must have ••Casting “A Welk Family Christmas,” Choose a role that you think you are throughout North America and Japan; significant dance/cheerleading skills. starring Arthur Duncan, Mary Lou right for and prepare the material for additional Asia dates possible. Twig: male, 18+, all ethnicities, a funny, Metzger, and Ava Barber. that role. Also prepare 16 bars of a pop/ ••Company: Big League Productions & well-meaning flirt who develops an ••Company: Welk Resort Theatre. Staff: rock song of your own, in case you are Troika Entertainment. Staff: Andy instant attraction to curvaceous Bridget. Joshua Carr, prod.; Cheryl Baxter and asked. Accompaniment will be provided. Blankenbuehler, dir.-choreo.; Jeff Good singer with excellent hip-hop/rap Mary Lou Metzger, co-dirs./choreos.; Venue parking info can be found at Whitty, libretto; Tom Kitt and Lin- skills. Must have significant dancing/ Justin Gray, musical dir. www.3rdstreetdance.com/location_and_ Manuel Miranda, music; Amanda Green cheerleading skills. Steven: male, 18+, ••Rehearsals begin Nov. 15; runs Nov. parking.htm. and Lin-Manuel Miranda, lyrics; Alex Caucasian, a handsome, slightly vapid 28-Dec. 29 at the Welk Resort Theatre in ••Video submission instructions: Lacamoire, music supervisor; Townsend puppy-dog, begins the show as Escondido, CA. Prepare a video showing off your best Teague, general mgr.; Joy Dewing Campbell’s boyfriend. Easily manipu- ••Seeking—Featured Ensemble: males & stunting skill. Also include running and Casting, casting. lated. Means well. Good singer with sig- females, 18-45, all ethnicities, four males standing tumbling, as well as a short ••Rehearsals begin approx. Dec. 9, 2013; nificant dancing/cheerleading skills. and four females, strong singers who hip-hop dance combination. Upload to tour opens approx. Jan. 16, 2014 and is Cameron: male, 18+, African American, move well and dancers who sing well, YouTube, mark as “Unlisted,” and email contracted though approx. Aug. 17, 2014. Hispanic, sexy boyfriend of Danielle, a ability to tap dance is a big plus. the link to Jessica Colombo, the show’s ••Seeking—Campbell: female, 18+, star athlete who lets his guard down as Producer’s note: “Of the eight ensemble, cheer coordinator, at jessicabringiton@ Caucasian, our central character: truly he joins the Jackson cheerleading squad. we are seeking an adagio team. All gmail.com. nice and kind, sincere, who slips easily Good singer with good hip-hop/rap ensemble will be featured in the show.” ••For more information, visit www.joy- in and out of a “cheerleader” affect but skills. Must have significant dancing/ ••Auditions will be held Oct. 15 at 10 a.m. dewingcasting.com, or follow Joy possesses an innate intelligence. Being cheerleading skills. Dancers: males & (sign-in, 9:30 a.m.; callbacks, 2 p.m.) at Dewing Casting on Facebook captain of the squad means everything females, 18+, all ethnicities, to play high Welk Theatre, 8860 Lawrence Welk Dr., (JoyDewingCasting) and Twitter (@ to her. A leader, driven, can be easily school students/cheerleaders (must Escondido, CA, 92026. jdcasting). flustered. Senior in high school. Pop/ legally be 18 by rehearsal start date). ••Apply on Backstage.com. ••All positions paid. Rehearsal salary: rock singer, good belt range. Must be Must be excellent, athletic dancers with ••Prepare 32 bars of a standard musical $300/wk. Performance salary: $400 able to handle significant dance/cheer- hip-hop dance skills. Gymnastics/tum- or Christmas tune; an accompanist will min./wk., plus per diem, housing & leading skills. Bridget: female, 18+, all bling and cheerleading a plus. Must be be provided. Be prepared to move and transportation while on tour, and health ethnicities, gawky, nerdy, jolly and inse- great singers and/or rappers who can

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cover principal roles. Also seeking sev- ing to a fault, she blossoms into confi- ••Seeking—Olivia: female, 12-16, and LEGO Toy Soldier. Must be com- eral swings. Cheerleaders: males & dence over the course of the show. Caucasian, an inventor who dreams of fortable wearing a full body costume females, 18+, all ethnicities, to play high Great singer with R&B and riffing skills. being a scientist, strong harmonies a that covers you from head to toe. school students/cheerleaders (must Dance/cheerleading skills a plus. must; must be able to sing and dance Should be in good physical health and legally be 18 by rehearsal start date). Danielle: female, 18+, African for upwards of 20 minutes at a time, not suffer from claustrophobia. Must be excellent, athletic dancers with American, Hispanic, Asian, East four times per day; must be willing to ••Auditions will be held by appt. Oct. 5 cheerleading skills and hip-hop dance Indian, Native American, Middle wear a wig during performances. from 12:30-3 p.m. (Singers Call), Oct. 6 skills. Gymnastics/tumbling a plus. Eastern, Pacific Islander, Ethnically Emma: female, 12-16, Caucasian, from 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (Singers), Oct. 9 Some members of the cheer ensemble Ambiguous / Mixed Race, the “Queen Hispanic, Asian, Middle Eastern, from 6-8 p.m. (Dancers), Oct. 10 from will have to be great singers, but singing Bee” of Jackson High School, regal, Pacific Islander, Ethnically Ambiguous 6-8 p.m. (Dancers) and Oct. 12 from is not required for all. Members of the domineering, complicated. Is head of a / Mixed Race, loves clothes and dreams 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (Singers) at

Musicals cheer ensemble will also cover princi- talented dance crew. Has a wicked of being a fashion designer, strong har- LEGOLAND California, One LEGOLAND pals. Also seeking several cheer swings. sense of humor behind a composed monies a must; must be able to sing and Dr, Carlsbad, CA, 92008. ••Auditions will be held Oct. 13 at 1 p.m. mask. Loyal to her friends, can be lacer- dance for upwards of 20 minutes at a ••Send submissions to auditions@lego- at 3rd Street Dance Studios, 8558 W. 3rd ating to her enemies, but is ultimately time, four times per day; must be will- land.com. St., Los Angeles, CA, 90048. fair. R&B sound, good belt range. Must ing to wear a wig during performances. ••Singers: List your full name, contact ••Be signed in by 12:30 p.m. and be have significant dance/cheerleading Andrea: female, 12-16, African telephone number and your audition warmed up and prepared to dance at the skills. Eva: female, 18+, Caucasian, American, Native American, Middle date preference in your submission. For appointed time. Bring sneakers. Dress in immensely likeable, sweet, fragile- Eastern, a singer who dreams of all minors under the age of 16, please dance/athletic attire appropriate for the seeming freshman who joins the being a performer, strong harmo- include the name of the parent or show (no leotards & tights, no jazz pants, Truman squad – and turns out to nies a must; must be able to sing guardian escorting you to the audi- etc.). Bring updated pix & resumes, sta- be a sociopathic back-stabbing and dance for upwards of 20 min- tions. Prepare 16-20 bars of an up- pled together. (Cheerleaders should climber who takes over the squad and utes at a time, four times per day; tempo Broadway, Rock or Pop song and bring a brief one-page bio and current ruins the lives of many. (But more must be willing to wear a wig during a 15–20 second comedic monologue that snapshot). Singers/dancers, please sing emphasis on “sweet and fragile”–-we performances. Stephanie: female, shows strong characterization. Bring from the show. Sides & music will be shouldn’t see it coming.) Pop/rock 12-16, Caucasian, a writer who dreams sheet music in a 2” binder, with music posted on the casting website at joydew- voice. Must be able to handle signifi- of being a journalist; strong harmonies assembled for minimum page turns ingcasting.com. Choose a role that you cant dance/cheerleading. Skylar: a must; must be able to sing and dance and marked with the correct cuts; an think you are right for and prepare the female, 18+, Caucasian, a more stereo- for upwards of 20 minutes at a time, accompanist is provided. Do not use material for that role. Also prepare 16 typical “bitchy” cheerleader type, four times per day. Must be willing to the following monologues: “CSI - bars of a pop/rock song of your own, in funny, loyal to her friends, not terribly wear a wig during performances. Mia: Neverland” ‘Neverland 911’ by Wade case you are asked. Accompaniment will invested in her education. One of female, 12-16, Caucasian, an animal Bradford and “You’re a Good Man, be provided. Venue parking info can be Campbell’s wing-women at the begin- lover who is practical and down to Charlie Brown” ‘Coat Hanger Sculpture’ found at www.3rdstreetdance.com/loca- ning of the show. Good singer and earth, but always ready to work; strong by Clark Gesner. tion_and_parking.htm. skilled comedienne. Must have signifi- harmonies a must, must be able to sing ••Dancers: Specify that you are inter- ••For more information, visit www.joy- cant dance/cheerleading skills. and dance for upwards of 20 minutes at ested in a dance audition in your sub- dewingcasting.com, or follow Joy Randall: male, 18+, all ethnicities, a time, four times per day. Must be will- mission. You will be taught a Dewing Casting on Facebook Campbell’s developing love interest. ing to wear a wig during performances. combination during the audition. Dress (JoyDewingCasting) and Twitter (@ Cute, “alternative,” an expert DJ with Bass: male, 16-40, all ethnicities, a in dance appropriate attire and note jdcasting). an easy and generous confidence. highly energetic quartet, with the abil- that shoes must be worn at all times. ••All positions paid. Rehearsal salary: Doesn’t need to be a tremendous ath- ity to dance and sing for upwards of 20 Bring current pix & resume to the $300/wk. Performance salary: $400 lete. Pop/rock tenor voice. minutes. Strong harmonies are a must. auditions. min./wk., plus per diem, housing & ••Auditions will be held Oct. 13 at 10 a.m. Tenor: male, 16-40, all ethnicities, a ••For a full production calendar and transportation while on tour, and health at 3rd Street Dance Studios, 8558 W. 3rd highly energetic quartet, with the abil- more info, visit www.legoland.com/ insurance. St., Los Angeles, CA, 90048. ity to dance and sing for upwards of 20 auditions. Note: Seeking Male and ••Be signed in by 9:30 a.m. Bring minutes. Strong harmonies are a must. Female Adults (ages 16 and Up) and ‘Bring It On,’ Non-Equity Tour, updated pix & resumes, stapled Alto: female, 16-40, all ethnicities, a Female Kids (Ages 12 – 16 to play 13 Singers Open Call together. Please sing from the show. highly energetic quartet, with the abil- years old). ••Casting a non-Equity tour of “Bring It Sides & music will be posted on the ity to dance and sing for upwards of 20 ••Pays $14/hr. for rehearsals and $20/hr. On: The Musical,” a brand new story casting website at joydewingcasting. minutes. Strong harmonies are a must. for performances. surrounding the world of competitive com. Choose a role that you think you Mezzo Soprano: female, 16-40, all eth- high school cheerleading. The tour will are right for and prepare the material nicities, a highly energetic quartet, play throughout North America and for that role. Also prepare 16 bars of a with the ability to dance and sing for Japan; additional Asia dates possible. pop/rock song of your own, in case you upwards of 20 minutes. Strong harmo- ••Company: Big League Productions & are asked. Accompanist will be pro- nies are a must. Male Swing: male, Chorus Calls Troika Entertainment. Staff: Andy vided. Venue parking info can be found 16-40, all ethnicities, a highly energetic Blankenbuehler, dir.-choreo.; Jeff at www.3rdstreetdance.com/location_ quartet, with the ability to dance and Walt Disney World, Dancers Whitty, libretto; Tom Kitt and Lin- and_parking.htm. sing for upwards of 20 minutes. Strong ••Disney Parks Talent Casting is seeking Manuel Miranda, music; Amanda Green ••For more information, visit www.joy- harmonies are a must; must be able to male and female dancers for full-time and Lin-Manuel Miranda, lyrics; Alex dewingcasting.com, or follow Joy sing the tenor and bass parts. Female and part-time roles. Lacamoire, music supervisor; Dewing Casting on Facebook Swing: female, 16-40, all ethnicities, a ••Company: Walt Disney World Townsend Teague, general mgr.; Joy (JoyDewingCasting) and Twitter (@ highly energetic quartet, with the abil- Entertainment. Staff: Aimee Berkeley, Dewing Casting, casting. jdcasting). ity to dance and sing for upwards of 20 casting. ••Rehearsals begin approx. Dec. 9, 2013; ••All positions paid. Rehearsal salary: minutes. Strong harmonies are a must; ••Performances are ongoing at the Walt tour opens approx. Jan. 16, 2014 and is $300/wk. Performance salary: $400 must be able to sing the mezzo soprano Disney World Resort near Orlando, FL. contracted though approx. Aug. 17, min./wk., plus per diem, housing & and alto parts. Female Singer With a ••Seeking—Dancers: males & females, 2014. transportation while on tour, and Belt: female, 16-40, all ethnicities, 18+, all ethnicities, females: 5’3” and up, ••Seeking—Campbell: female, 18+, health insurance. mezzo soprano with strong belt and the males: 5’7” and up, strong ballet tech- Caucasian, our central character: truly ability to harmonize as a duet with nique, well versed in musical theater- nice and kind, sincere, who slips easily LEGOLAND 2013 Holiday male partner. Male Singer: male, 16-40, style dance, acting ability is a plus, must in and out of a “cheerleader” affect but Productions all ethnicities, tenor with strong voice be able to lip-sync. possesses an innate intelligence. Being ••Casting singers and dancers and the ability to harmonize as a duet ••Equity Chorus Calls will be held Oct. 25 captain of the squad means everything LEGOLAND California’s 2013 winter with female partner. Dancer: males & at 1 p.m. (females; sign-up, 12:30 p.m.) to her. A leader, driven, can be easily season of holiday productions includ- females, 16-40, all ethnicities, high and at 3 p.m. (males; sign-up 2:30 p.m.) flustered. Senior in high school. Pop/ ing “LEGO Friends LIVE Holiday energy performers with experience and at Academy of Performing Arts- San rock singer, good belt range. Must be Show,” “The Jingle Jammers,” and training in a variety of dance styles to Diego, 5120 Baltimore Dr., La Mesa, CA, able to handle significant dance/cheer- “Holiday Character Dance Party.” play male and female toy soldiers. 91942. leading skills. Bridget: female, 18+, all ••Company: LEGOLAND California. Costume Character Dancers: males & ••Chorus rules are in effect. A monitor ethnicities, gawky, nerdy, jolly and Staff: Shawn Greiner, Entertainment females, 16-35, all ethnicities, high will be provided. insecure. A bouncy optimist in spite of Supervisor. energy performers with experience and ••Be warmed up and ready to begin at her perceived shortcomings. ••Rehearses Oct. 27-Nov. 26; runs Nov. training in a variety of dance styles to time listed. Wear form fitting attire to Overweight to some degree, self-effac- 28-Dec. 30 in Carlsbad, CA. play LEGO Santa Costume Character show silhouette. Dancers will learn bal-

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let. Selected dancers will learn advanced sing contemporary legit, strong acting ••Seeking submissions from CA. jazz. Note: Relocation assistance may be Reality TV & and harmonizing skills a must, advanced ••Send submissions to goconcierge101@ available to qualified performers hired dance experience a must. Male Dancers: gmail.com. into roles. Performers of all ethnic and Documentary male, 21+, all ethnicities, 5’6”-6’3”, suit ••Submit resumes, or apply in person

racial backgrounds are encouraged to size 36-42, with athletic and toned bod- daily at the concierge desk 11 a.m.-8 p.m. plays attend. Untitled Single Friends Docu- ies, must have strong technique in jazz, at The Grove Concierge Desk, 101 The ••For more info, visit www.disneyau- Series ballet, tap, and hip-hop, also must have Grove Dr., L.A., or The Americana at ditions.com. ••Casting an untitled docu-series, in partnering experience, and gymnastics Brand Concierge Desk, 189 Americana ••Pays $16.03/hr. min. Equity which attractive, single, outgoing and acting skills a plus. Female Dancers: Way, Glendale. Disneyworld Contract. friends take part in a social experi- female, 21+, all ethnicities, 5’2”-5’10”, ••Hourly wage provided. EOE. ment on a “top network with an dress size 0-6, with athletic and toned

Walt Disney World, Singers Emmy Award-winning production bodies, must have strong technique in Musicals ••Disney Parks Talent Casting is seeking company.” jazz, ballet, tap, and hip-hop, also must male and female principal vocalists for ••Company: The Casting Firm. have partnering experience, and pointe all roles and shows at the Walt Disney ••Shoot dates are TBD in SoCal. and acting skills a plus (bring pointe Northern World® Resort near Orlando, FL. ••Seeking—Real-Life Single Friends: shoes to the auditions, if applicable). ••Company: Walt Disney World males & females, 25-49, all ethnicities, ••Auditions will be held Nov. 3 at 10 a.m. Entertainment. Staff: Aimee Berkeley, must be 25+, attractive, single, (for singers; sign-in at 9 a.m.) and at 2 casting. dynamic, outgoing friends to take part p.m. (for dancers; sign-in at 1 p.m.) at California ••Performances are ongoing at the Walt in a social experiment, must be a single STILETTO Entertainment, 5200 W. 83rd Disney World Resort near Orlando, FL. man or woman with great single St., Studio G, Los Angeles, CA, 90045. Fil ••Seeking—Singers: male, 18+, all friends or a friend who people are sur- ••Singers & singer-dancers: At the audi-

ethnicities. prised you aren’t already dating, both tions, you will learn a song from a m ••Equity Chorus Calls will be held Oct. 21 parties must be willing to try dating STILETTO show; for the call-backs, bring at 2 p.m. (females; sign-up, 1:30 p.m.) each other for a brand new social a CD player with you to learn additional Plays and at 4 p.m. (males; sign-up, 3:30 p.m.) experiment, must be willing to star in a music, and be prepared to sing a at Screenland Studios, 10501 Burbank TV series that documents the adven- Broadway song of your choice a capella; ‘Every Five Minutes’

Blvd., North Hollywood, CA, 91601. ture, straight or gay friends are wel- bring comfortable dance clothes in case ••Casting the world premiere of “Every & TV ••Chorus rules are in effect. A monitor come to apply. you are asked to stay. Dancers: You will Five Minutes.” will be provided. Bring pix & resumes. ••Seeking submissions from CA. be taught a challenging combination; ••Company: Magic Theatre. Staff: Linda v

Prepare 32 bars of a musical selection ••Send submissions to castings@the- wear dance attire that shows off your McLean, writer; Loretta Greco, dir.; Ryan ideo and provide sheet music in the correct castingfirm.com. body (do not wear baggy clothes); all Purcell, assoc. artistic dir.-casting dir. key. Prerecorded tracks or a cappella ••Submit recent photos of both you and dancers must wear dance shoes (no bare ••Rehearsals begin March 3; previews auditions are not allowed. Note: your friend along with a contact num- feet or socks). begin March 26; runs April 2-20, 2014 in Relocation assistance may be available ber. Include a note stating why you are ••Auditions are also held throughout the San Francisco, CA. Possible closing date to qualified performers hired into roles. the right fit for this project and who year at various locations across the U.S. of May 4 with two week exten- ••For more info, visit www.disneyaudi- your friend is. Note: Read the require- and U.K., and audition-video submission. Seeking—Sara: female, 40-50, all tions.com. ments in the breakdown completely sions are accepted from across the world; ethnicities, Mo’s wife; fought for his ••Pays $16.03/hr. min. Equity before submitting. for video-demo submission details and a release while Mo was held prisoner; Disneyworld Contract. ••Company states: “Pay will be negoti- complete list of audition dates, holding together since he’s been ated between the network and the tal- times, and locations, visit www.sti- back; trying to make the best of a ent’s representative.” $500 finders fee lettotheatricals.com. hard situation and only succeeding provided if you a refer a pair that books ••Note: All performers must be 21+ some of the time; watchful, but the show. to apply, and must meet the listed hopeful. Ben: male, 40-50, all ethnici- Short Films height and physical requirements at the ties, Mo’s friend since college; kind, sta- time of the audition. ble, loving; living the life Mo might have ‘Rex’ ••Eight-month contracts with pay, led if he hadn’t been a prisoner; realies ••Casting “Rex,” a graduate student travel, and lodging provided. No cruise his best friend has been altered but short film about a teenage boy who is Cruise Lines staff duties required. hopes to find his old pal. Rachel: female, forced into adulthood before he is ready 30-40, all ethnicities, younger than the and ends up making a devastating STILETTO Entertainment, CA others; not a trophy wife but passion- decision. ••Casting singers, singer-dancers, and ately afraid of being thought of as one; ••Company: USC. Staff: Ayana Baraka. dancers for production shows perform- campaigned to keep Mo’s sotry in the Varie ••Shoots Oct. 11-12 & Oct. 18-19 in L.A. ing onboard Holland America Line’s 15 Gigs public eye while he was gone; hoping ••Seeking—Greg: male, 18-20, African luxury vessels with worldwide that things can go back to normal. Molly: t

American, to portray 16; wants stability itineraries. Concierge & Seasonal Staff female, 18-21, all ethnicities, Ben and y for his mother and himself; wants to be ••Company: STILETTO Entertainment. ••Caruso Affiliated, a premiere devel- Rachel’s daughter; kind, awkward, a real the man of the house and participates in Staff: James Nadeau & Jodie Stinebaugh, oper and manager of high-end retail and teenager; a vision of youth and inno- illegal activity to do so; ends up hurting casting dirs. residential destinations including The cence and a lifeline for Mo. Harpo: male, the very person he wanted to help, his ••Performances take place on an ongo- Grove in L.A. and The Americana at 25-60, all ethnicities, one of Mo’s guards mother. Jason: male, 21-27, African ing basis aboard Holland America’s Brand in Glendale, is seeking “individu- and torturers; a very dangerous man American, has lived a rough life; wants cruise ships, which travel worldwide. als with theatrical energy, flair, and peo- with a sense of humor; physical comedic everyone to know his suffering and he ••Seeking—Male Singers Who Move Well: ple skills to be a part of our exceptional chops a plus. Bozo: male, 25-60, all eth- wants everyone to suffer along with male, 21+, all ethnicities, 5’10”- 6’3”, suit team for our seasonal needs.” nicities, the other of Mo’s guards and him; wants revenge on the father who size 36-42, tenors/bari-tenors with a ••Company: Caruso Affiliated. torturers; a very dangerous man with a left and the “father” (mother’s boy- solid G and developed falsetto, with the ••Positions start mid-October at The sense of humor; physical comedic chops friend) who abuses him; wants control; ability to sing contemporary legit, strong Grove in L.A., and The Americana at a plus. Canvasser: males & females, wants to show his absent father and the acting and harmonizing skills a must. Brand in Glendale. 20-30, all ethnicities, works for an ani- world that he is rich and worthy of envy. Female Singers Who Move Well: female, ••Seeking—Actors & Performers: males & mal rights organization going door to Gi ••Seeking submissions from CA. 21+, all ethnicities, 5’4”-5”9”, dress sizes females, 18-64, all ethnicities, to be full- door to get donations; passionately g

••Apply on Backstage.com. 2-8, strong belt/mix, with the ability to or part-time “Concierge Ambassadors,” believes in his/her cause; talks quickly; s ••Email [email protected] with sing contemporary legit, strong acting and “Seasonal Staff” with our Santa physical comedic chops a plus. your name and the name of the role for and harmonizing skills a must. Male House and holiday events, must have ••Equity Principal Auditions will be held which you are auditioning. You will Singers Who Dance: male, 21+, all eth- professionalism and excellence in cus- Oct. 8 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (lunch 1-2 receive a response with a form to fill out, nicities, 5’7”-6’3”, suit size 36-42, tenors/ tomer service skills, attention to detail, p.m.) at Magic Theatre Lounge, 2 Marina asking for preferred audition times. bari-tenors with a solid G and developed ability to work flexible hours including Blvd. Fort Mason Center, Building D, 3rd ••SAG Student Film Agreement. , with the ability to sing contemporary days, nights, weekends, and holidays, Floor, San Francisco, CA, 94123. legit, strong acting and harmonizing previous experience in customer service ••To schedule an appointment, email Visit backstage.com/casting skills a must, advanced dance experi- industry required along with the ability Ryan Purcell at auditions@magicthe- for full character breakdowns, script ence a must. Female Singers Who to multitask efficiently; concierge who atre.org. Indicate roles of interest in the Dance: female, 21+, all ethnicities, 5’2”- are fluent in Mandarin or Korean are also email. Actors will be sent appropriate sides and more casting notices 5’9”, strong belt/mix, with the ability to sought. sides. EPA rules are in effect; a monitor

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will not be provided. The producer will music in correct key; accompanist pro- Auditions, 1100 Broadway, Kilgore, TX run all aspects of this audition. For Short Films vided but may not transpose. Bring pix & 75662. Submission deadline for NYC information, visit www.magictheatre. resumes, stapled together. These audi- audition is Nov. 8. You may submit self- org. ‘Doll’ tions are only open to Equity members. recorded video auditions; deadline for

plays ••Pays: $536 min./wk. Equity Bay Area ••Casting “Doll,” a short film that delves ••Pays: $685 min./wk. Equity LOA ref. to recorded auditions is February 8, 2014. Theatre Contract. into the complex life of a unique senior COST Contract. ••Pay provided; actors receive a $3,500 couple on their routine visit to the gro- total stipend, eleven meals a week, $350 The Playwrights Foundation cery store. “Doll” touches on love, trust, ‘Hay Fever’ limited travel reimbursement, and dorm ••Casting various roles for three festi- commitment, honor, dementia and soci- ••Casting Noel Coward’s,”Hay Fever.” housing. Acting interns receive a $1,250 vals and various readings for the 2013- etal views of the senior community. ••Company: Wellesley Summer Theatre. total stipend, eleven meals a week, and 2014 season to include the Bay Area ••Company: Doll Short Film. Staff: Lee Staff: Marta Rainer, dir. dorm housing. Playwrights Festival, In The Rough Briggs, prod. ••Rehearses May 8; runs May 29-June 22, Series, The 10 Minute Play Festival, and ••Shoots Oct. 25 in Marin County, CA. 2014 in Wellesley, MA. ‘The Clearing’ in house readings for visiting writers. ••Seeking—Woman/Wife: female, 50-80, ••Seeking—Sorel Bliss: female, 18-64, all ••Casting Helen Edmundson’s,”The ••Company: Playwrights Foundation. all ethnicities, to play 70-80. Man/ ethnicities, sister of Simon, artistic and Clearing.” Staff: Amy Mueller, artistic dir.; Dena Husband: male, 50-80, all ethnicities, to bohemian. Simon Bliss: male, 18-64, all ••Company: Wellesley Summer Theatre. Martinez, casting dir. play 70-80. High School Girl: female, ethnicities, brother of Sorel, also artistic Staff: Nora Hussey, dir. ••Rehearses and performs in the Bay 18-30, all ethnicities. High School Boy: and bohemian. Clara: female, 18-64, all ••Rehearses Dec. 17; runs Jan. 9-Feb. 2, Area. male, 18-30, all ethnicities. Woman: ethnicities, Judith’s former dresser and 2014 in Wellesley, MA. ••Seeking—Various Roles: males & female, 25-40, all ethnicities. Man: male, now her housekeeper. Judith Bliss: ••Seeking—Killaine Farrell: male, 18-64, females, 18-64, all ethnicities, all ages 25-40, all ethnicities. female, 18-64, all ethnicities, absent all ethnicities, gentle friend of Madeleine Fil and types, minorities encouraged. ••Auditions will be held by appt. Oct. 5 in minded retired star actress. David Bliss: Preston. Pierce Kinsellagh: male, 18-64,

m ••Equity Principal Auditions will be held San Francisco, CA, 94118. male, 18-64, all ethnicities, a novelist. all ethnicities, fiery rebel, childhood Oct. 21 from 2-8 p.m. (by appointment ••Apply on Backstage.com. Richard Greatham: male, 18-64, all eth- friend of Madeleine. Solomon Winter: only) at Playwrights Foundation, 1616 ••Pays $200/day plus meals provided. nicities, a diplomat. Sandy Tyrel: female, male, 18-64, all ethnicities, mild man- 16th St., Ste. 350, 3rd fl., San Francisco, 18-64, all ethnicities, a sporty fan of nered English farmer. Susaneh Winter: CA, 94103. Judith’s. Myra Arundel: female, 18-64, female, 18-64, all ethnicities, feisty wife ••Send submissions to ladenamartinez@ all ethnicities, a vampish guest of of Solomon. Commissioner/Sailor/ gmail.com. Simon’s. Jackie Coryton: female, 18-64, Appeal Judge: males & females, 18-64, ••Prepare two contrasting monologues. National/ all ethnicities, a brainless, though good- all ethnicities. Robert Preston: male, Bring pix & resumes. hearted young flapper. 18-64, all ethnicities, an English aristo- ••EPA Rules are in effect. A monitor will ••Equity Principal Auditions will be held crat lacking backbone. Madeleine not be provided. The producer will run Oct. 18 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (lunch, 12-1 Preston: female, 18-64, all ethnicities, all aspects of this audition. Note: Local Regional p.m.) at Wellesley College Alumnae Hall, spirited Irish-Catholic wife of Robert. Sir actors only. Housing will not be 106 Central St., Park in the Davis Parking Charles Sturman: male, 18-64, all eth- provided. Garage, Wellesley, MA, 02481. nicities, Cromwell’s local representative, ••Pays $10.55/hr. Equity Special ••Send submissions to ksvirsky@welles- harsh and cruel in his dealings. Agreement. ley.edu. ••Equity Principal Auditions will be ••For an audition appointment, sub- held Oct. 18 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. ‘What the Butler Saw’ Plays mit online or call Kate Svirsky at (lunch, 12-1 p.m.) at Wellesley ••Casting “What the Butler Saw?” by Joe (781) 283-2000 (Mon.-Thurs. 10-2 College Alumnae Hall, 106 Central Orton. ‘Driving Miss Daisy’ p.m.). Actors will audition with a cold St., Park in the Davis Parking Garage, ••Company: Jewel Theatre Company. ••Casting “Driving Miss Daisy,” to be reading from the script. Bring pix and Wellesley, MA, 02481. Staff: Art Manke, dir. presented as part of North Carolina resume stapled. A monitor will not be ••Send submissions to ksvirsky@welles- ••Rehearsal begins March 31, 2014; runs Theatre’s 2014 season. provided. The producer will run all ley.edu. May 1-24, 2014 at the Jewel Theatre ••Company: North Carolina Theatre. aspects of the audition. AEA members ••For an audition appointment, submit Company in Santa Cruz, CA. Staff: Eric Woodall, dir.;Casey Hushion, without appointments seen as time per- online or call Kate Svirsky at (781) 283- ••Seeking—Geraldine Barclay: female, artistic dir.; Carolee Baxter, prod.; Ray mits. Performers of all ethnic and racial 2000 (Mon.-Thurs. 10-2 p.m.). Actors will 20-29, all ethnicities, attractive pro- Walker, conservatory artistic dir.-NC background are encouraged to attend. audition with a cold reading from the spective secretary being interviewed casting consultant. Note: Seeking understudies and replace- script. Bring pix and resume stapled. A by Dr. Prentice. Nicholas Beckett: male, ••Rehearsals begin April 21; runs May ments only for these roles. monitor will not be provided. The pro- 20-29, all ethnicities, attractive hotel 2-11, 2014 in Raleigh, NC. ••For more info, visit www.wellesley- ducer will run all aspects of the audition. bellboy, trying to seduce and blackmail ••Seeking—Daisy Werthan (Understudy): summertheatre.com. AEA members without appointments Mrs. Prentice. Sergeant Match: male, female, 40-85, all ethnicities, a widow. ••Pays $300/wk. Equity NEAT Contract. seen as time permits. Performers of all 30-59, all ethnicities, local law enforce- Note: This role has been cast, those audi- ethnic and racial background are ment investigating events at Dr. tioning will be seen as understudies/ Texas Shakespeare Festival encouraged to attend. Note: Seeking Prentice’s home. replacements. Hoke Coleburn: male, ••Casting the 29th season of the Texas understudies and replacements only for ••Equity Principal Auditions will be held 50-85, all ethnicities, Daisy’s chauffeur. Shakespeare Festival. Seeking an these roles. Oct. 9 from 4-10 p.m. at Actors Theatre Boolie Werthan: male, 35-65, all ethnici- ensemble company for a summer rotat- ••For more info, visit www.wellesley- Center - Santa Clara, 3283 De La Cruz ties, Daisy’s son. ing repertory season of two Shakespeare summertheatre.com. Blvd., Suite I (as in “eye”), Santa Clara, ••Equity Principal Auditions will be held plays, “Cymbeline” and “Macbeth,” the ••Pays $300/wk. Equity NEAT Contract. CA, 95054. Oct. 16 from 12-8 p.m. (lunch 4:30-5:30 comedy “Noises Off,” the musical “My ••Auditions will be held by appointment p.m.) and Oct. 17 from 12-8 p.m. (lunch Fair Lady,” and a children’s production. ‘The Mousetrap’ only. EPA Rules are in effect. A monitor 4:30-5:30 p.m.) at North Carolina Theatre ••Company: Texas Shakespeare Festival. ••Casting Agatha Cristie’s who-done-it, will not be provided. The producer will Conservatory, 3043 Barrow Drive, Staff: Raymond Caldwell, founder-artis- “The Mousetrap.” Considered to be the run all aspects of this audition. Raleigh, NC, 27616. tic dir.; John Dodd, managing dir. world’s longest running stage play. ••For an appointment, email audition@ ••For appointment, call Carolee Baxter ••Contracts run May 17-July 30; rehears- ••Company: Arvada Center for the Arts & jeweltheatre.net or call Julie at at (919) 831-6941 ext. 6945 (weekdays 10 als and performances will be held in Humanities. Staff: Rod A. Lansberry, 408-482-1057. a.m.-4 p.m. beginning Sept. 30). This Kilgore, TX. Shows open in four consecu- artistic prod.; Pat Payne, dir. ••Prepare a two-minute comic mono- EPA is for North Carolina Theatre’s 2014 tive opening nights June 26-29. ••Rehearsals begin Jan. 7; runs Jan. logue (preferrably in a British accent). season, which includes “Les Miserables,” ••Seeking—Actors: males & females, 28-Feb. 23, 2014 in Arvada, CO. Bring pix & resumes. “Driving Miss Daisy,” “The Little 21-64, all ethnicities, 11 men and four ••Seeking—Mollie Ralston: female, ••For more info, visit www.jeweltheatre. Mermaid,” and “A Chorus Line.” A moni- women, actors are cast in three of the 20-29, all ethnicities, proprietor of net. tor will not be provided. The producer four shows. Acting Interns: males & Monkswell Manor and wife of Giles; very ••Pays $215/wk. Equity SPT Contract. will run all aspects of this audition. females, 18-64, all ethnicities, five men excited, but nervous for her and her hus- Prepare either 1) a brief musical theater and two women, interns are cast in three band’s new business venture. Giles song selection in the style of the show of the four shows and the children’s pro- Ralston: male, 30-39, all ethnicities, hus- and/or character you are auditioning for duction. All actors must sing. band of Mollie who runs Monkswell Visit backstage.com/casting or 2) a two-minute monologue in the ••Seeking submissions nationwide. Manor with his wife; loves Mollie very for full character breakdowns, script style of “Driving Miss Daisy” or 3) a one- ••Send submissions to Auditions@ much, is excited about his new business minute monologue and a brief song in TexasShakespeare.com. venture, but does realize they are ama- sides and more casting notices the style of the show(s). Bring sheet ••Submit online or send to TSF teurs in the hotel business. Christopher

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Wren: male, 20-29, all ethnicities, the dashing well-appointed former featured servatory artistic dir.-NC casting first guest to arrive at the hotel, a hyper- player now making a career of martinis, consultant. active young man who acts in a very modeled on William Powell. Hortensio: ••Rehearsals begin Sept. 30; runs Oct. peculiar manner; admits he is running male, 30-49, all ethnicities, suitor to Audition 14-19, 2014 in Raleigh, NC.

away from something, but refuses to say Bianca, a multi-skilled entertainer, mod- ••Seeking—Connie: female, 18-64, all plays what; claims to have been named after eled on Al Jolson, Lon Chaney. Tranio: ethnicities. Zach: male, 18-64, all ethnic- the architect of the same name by his males & females, 20-39, all ethnicities, Highlights ities. Don: male, 18-64, all ethnicities. parents. Mrs. Boyle: female, 60-75, all servant to Lucentio, an outstanding National/regional Diana: female, 18-64, all ethnicities. ethnicities, a critical older woman who is physical comedian, modeled on Buster Fri. Oct. 4 Sheila: female, 18-64, all ethnicities. pleased by nothing she observes; never Keaton. Biondello: males & females, ‘A. Max’ Bobby: male, 18-64, all ethnicities. Judy: happy about anything and has no prob- 20-29, all ethnicities, servant to female, 18-64, all ethnicities. Paul: male, Diavolo Dance Theater

lem making that perfectly clear. Major Lucentio, an outstanding physical and 18-64, all ethnicities. Val: female, 18-64, Musicals Metcalf: male, 40-60, all ethnicities, verbal comedian, modeled on Harold Dr. Seuss’s ‘The Cat in the Hat’ all ethnicities. Cassie: female, 18-64, all retired from the army, little is known Lloyd. Grumio: males & females, 20-39, ‘One Sleepy Night’ ethnicities. Greg: male, 18-64, all ethnic- about Major Metcalf; a nice gentleman all ethnicities, servant to Petruchio, ‘Sideways Stories from Wayside...’ ities. Mark: male, 18-64, all ethnicities. who in many ways keeps to himself. skilled physical and verbal clown, mod- Maggie: female, 18-64, all ethnicities. Miss Casewell: female, 30-49, all ethnic- eled on Charlie Chaplin. Lady of Larry: male, 18-64, all ethnicities. al: ities, a strange, aloof, masculine woman Induction/Widow/Tailor/Haberdasher: Sat. Oct. 5 male, 18-64, all ethnicities. Mike: male, who speaks offhandedly about the hor- female, 30-59, African American, come- ‘Adventures in Toyland’ (also 10/7) 18-64, all ethnicities. Richie : male, rific experiences of her childhood. Mr. dic character actor, female of indepen- 18-64, all ethnicities. Kristine: female, Paravicini: male, 18-64, all ethnicities, a dent thought and physical presence. ‘Christmas Wedding Baby’ (also 10/6) 18-64, all ethnicities. Bebe: female, man of unknown provenance, who turns ••Equity Principal Auditions will be held ‘Day 90’ 18-64, all ethnicities. up claiming his car has overturned in a Oct. 26 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (lunch, 2-3 ‘Little Red Riding Hood’ (also 10/7) ••Equity Principal Auditions will be held snowdrift. He appears to be affecting a p.m.) at St. George’s Church, 2425 S. Oct. 16 from 12-8 p.m. (lunch 4:30-5:30 ‘The Princess and the Pea (also 10/7)’ foreign accent and artificially aged with Germantown Road, Park on west side of p.m.) and Oct. 17 from 12-8 p.m. (lunch make-up (or is it?); a strange man who building. Auditions will be held in activ- 4:30-5:30 p.m.) at North Carolina Theatre enjoys being the center of attention and ity center., Germantown, TN, 38138. Sun. Oct. 6 Conservatory, 3043 Barrow Drive, playing jokes on others for his amuse- ••Send submissions to contact@ ‘A Christmas Carol’ Raleigh, NC, 27616. ment. Detective Sergeant Trotter: male, tnshakespeare.org. ••For appointment, call Carolee Baxter 20-39, all ethnicities, a policeman who ••Auditions will be held by appointment ‘Boeing Boeing’ at (919) 831-6941 ext. 6945 (weekdays 10 arrives in a snow storm saying he has only. Apply online (preferred) or call ‘Judge Jackie Justice’ a.m.-4 p.m. beginning Sept. 30). This come to protect the guests from the mur- (901) 759-0604 (Wed.-Fri. 9-noon (CST)), ‘Late: A Cowboy Song’ EPA is for North Carolina Theatre’s 2014 derer; while appearing young, he does beginning Oct. 2. season, which includes “Les Miserables,” ‘The No Rules Show’ take his job quite seriously. ••Prepare two (2) contrasting “Driving Miss Daisy,” “The Little ••Auditions will be held by appt. Oct. 21 Shakespeare pieces, at least one of them ‘Seven Guitars’ Mermaid,” and “A Chorus Line.” A moni- from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (lunch 1-2 p.m.) at comedic, lasting three minutes total. A ‘Sunnyside Singers’ tor will not be provided. The producer Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth monitor will not be provided. The pro- ‘Yours’ will run all aspects of this audition. Boulevard, Arvada, CO, 80003. ducer will run all aspects of the audition. Prepare either 1) a brief musical theater ••EPA rules are in effect; a monitor will Note: TSC strongly encourages perform- song selection in the style of the show not be provided. The producer will run ers of all races and ethnicities to partici- Mon., Oct. 7 and/or character you are auditioning for all aspects of this audition. Auditions by pate. Several traditionally male roles are ‘Skyline’ or 2) a two-minute monologue in the appointment only. Schedule by calling open to both male and female perform- style of “Driving Miss Daisy” or 3) a one- the box office at (720) 898-7200. Do not ers. AEA members without appoint- minute monologue and a brief song in call the production staff. Prepare a 1-2 ments will be seen as time permits. For the full auditions calendar, the style of the show(s). Bring sheet minute monologue of the style and Non-AEA performers may also be seen as visit backstage.com/auditions music in correct key; accompanist pro- period. Bring pix & resumes, stapled time permits. Callbacks will be held Oct. vided but may not transpose. Bring pix & together. 28, 3-6 p.m. resumes, stapled together. These audi- ••Pays: $583 min./wk. Equity LORT Non- ••Pays $448/wk. AEA Equity SPT 7 tions are only open to Equity members. Rep Contract. Contract. man who tries to do right by the inmates ••Pays: $685 min./wk. Equity LOA ref. to and his subordinates. Cotton Farmer/ COST Contract. ‘The Taming Of The Shrew’ ‘Twenty Seven’ Rough Man/Cajun/Mr. Allen: male, ••Casting “The Taming Of The Shrew.” ••Casting “Twenty Seven,” by Edward 40-59, all ethnicities, Cotton Farmer is a ‘Boeing Boeing’ ••Company: Tennessee Shakespeare Morgan. coarse, rough and uneducated man, also ••Casting “Boeing Boeing” for the No Company. Staff: Dan McCleary, dir. ••Company: Alabama Shakespeare doubles with Rough Man/Cajun/Mr. Rules Theatre Company 2014 Season. ••Rehearsals begin March 24, 2014; runs Festival. Staff: Geoffrey Sherman, pro- Allen a well-dressed, eastern-educated Seeking actors who are adept at both April 25-May 4 in Germantown, TN. ducing artistic dir.; Nancy Rominger, lawyer. physical and verbal comedy. ••Seeking—Gentleman Hugo Dixon of dir.; Elissa Myers Casting; Paul Fouquet, ••Seeking submissions from AL. ••Company: No Rules Theatre Company. Induction/Pedant: male, 40-49, all eth- casting dir.; Karie Koppel, casting ••Auditions will be held by appointment Staff: Marc Camoletti, writer; Matt nicities, generous, high society male. associate. only the week of Oct. 14-16 in NYC. Mail Cowart, dir.; Farrell Parker, casting Baptista: male, 60-69, all ethnicities, a ••Rehearses Jan. 17, 2014; runs Feb. or messenger pix and resume submis- assoc. wealthy father, modeled on Lionel 14-March 2 in Montgomery, AL. sions to Attn: Twenty Seven, Role of ___/ ••Performs TBD in Arlington, VA. Barrymore. Katharina: female, 30-39, all ••Seeking—Aikins: male, 30-39, all eth- AEA, Elissa Myers Casting, 250 W. 54th ••Seeking—Bernard: male, 25-45, all eth- ethnicities, daughter to Baptista, smart, nicities, Inmate, lean, scruffy, a bit rough St., 10th Fl., New York, NY, 10019. Note: nicities, a Parisian bachelor and ladies heartful, comedic character actor on the around the edges, incarcerated for Submissions received after Oct. 8 will man; good at what he does and knows it; back-side of her career, modeled on botched train robbery that left his best not be considered. In order to be consid- thinks he has it all figured out. Robert: Claudette Colbert, Jean Arthur, Myrna friend dead, from a decent family, strug- ered via this posting, the AEA member male, 25-45, all ethnicities, Bernard’s Loy. Bianca: female, 20-29, all ethnici- gling to do the right thing. Ike: male, must submit him/herself directly. dear old friend; likes things simple and ties, daughter to Baptista, a glamorous 50-59, all ethnicities, Inmate at ••Pays $583/wk. AEA min. Equity LORT calm; a fish out of water in Bernard’s flat. ingénue on the rise, modeled on Greta Parchman State Penal Farm, grizzled Non-Rep D Contract. Bertha: female, 35-64, all ethnicities, Garbo, Clara Bow, Gloria Swanson. and reserved, son of a bootlegger and Bernard’s long-suffering housekeeper; Vincentio: male, 50-59, all ethnicities, a murderer, plays guitar. Ellie: female, he needs her and she knows it. Janet: gentleman, modeled on a mature Stan 20-29, Caucasian, African American, female, 25-35, all ethnicities, an Laurel. Lucentio: male, 20-35, all ethnic- thin and fairly pretty with an olive com- American air hostess; flighty, upbeat, ities, son to Vincentio, in love with plexion, she is African-American but can Musicals romantic, bossy; likes money. Bianca, young male ingénue, modeled pass as white. Deputy Buckworth/ Jacqueline: female, 25-35, all ethnicities, on John Gilbert, Rudolf Valentino. Scruffy Man/Doctor Beaudry/Man With ‘A Chorus Line’ a French air hostess; easygoing and sen- Petruchio: male, 30-49, all ethnicities, a A Gun: male, 30-49, all ethnicities, ••Casting “A Chorus Line,” to be pre- sual; gets along well with Bertha. broke gentleman, suitor to Katharina, a beefy, red-faced deputy, “If he was any sented as part of North Carolina (Accent required.). Judith: female, 25-35, heartful featured player unaffected by dumber, they’d hitch him to a plough.”. Theatre’s 2014 season. all ethnicities. his handsomeness, modeled on Gary Warden Percy/Steamboat Captain/Lame ••Company: North Carolina Theatre. ••Auditions will be held by appt. Oct. 6 Cooper, Spencer Tracy. Gremio: male, Man: male, 40-59, all ethnicities, a well- Staff: Casey Hushion, artistic dir.; from 9:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m. at Signature 40-59, all ethnicities, suitor to Bianca, a bred southern gentleman, an ethical Carolee Baxter, prod.; Ray Walker, con- Theatre (VA), 4200 Campbell Avenue,

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Arlington, VA, 22206. (Understudy): female, 18-35, all ethnici- Arlington, VA, 22206. Raleigh, NC, 27616. ••To schedule an audition, email pix & ties, onstage role has been cast, those ••To schedule an audition, email pix & ••For appointment, call Carolee Baxter resume to [email protected] auditioning will be seen as possible resume to [email protected] at (919) 831-6941 ext. 6945 (weekdays 10 by Oct. 3. A monitor will not be provided; understudies/replacements. by Oct. 3. A monitor will not be provided; a.m.-4 p.m. beginning Sept. 30). This the producer will run all aspects of this ••Equity Principal Auditions will be held the producer will run all aspects of this EPA is for North Carolina Theatre’s 2014 audition. Prepare one or more (but no Oct. 16 from 12-8 p.m. (lunch 4:30-5:30 audition. Prepare one or more (but no season, which includes “Les Miserables,” more than three) of the following: one p.m.) and Oct. 17 from 12-8 p.m. (lunch more than three) of the following: one “Driving Miss Daisy,” “The Little and a half minute contemporary mono- 4:30-5:30 p.m.) at North Carolina Theatre and a half minute contemporary mono- Mermaid,” and “A Chorus Line.” A moni- logue, 16 bars of a musical theater piece, Conservatory, 3043 Barrow Drive, logue, 16 bars of a musical theater piece, tor will not be provided. The producer a 1 minute composition on an instru- Raleigh, NC, 27616. a 1 minute composition on an instru- will run all aspects of this audition. ment you play, and/or a 1 minute demon- ••For appointment, call Carolee Baxter ment you play, and/or a 1 minute demon- Prepare either 1) a brief musical theater

Musicals stration of “special talents.” Note: at (919) 831-6941 ext. 6945 (weekdays 10 stration of “special talents.” Note: song selection in the style of the show Skilled performers only. For informa- a.m.-4 p.m. beginning Sept. 30). This Skilled performers only. For informa- and/or character you are auditioning for tion, visit www.signature-theatre.org/ EPA is for North Carolina Theatre’s 2014 tion, visit www.signature-theatre.org/ or 2) a two-minute monologue in the getting-here. season, which includes “Les Miserables,” getting-here. style of “Driving Miss Daisy” or 3) a one- ••Pays: $324 min./wk. Equity Special “Driving Miss Daisy,” “The Little ••Pays: $324 min./wk. Equity Special minute monologue and a brief song in Appearance Level II Contract. Mermaid,” and “A Chorus Line.” A moni- Appearance Level II Contract. the style of the show(s). Bring sheet tor will not be provided. The producer music in correct key; accompanist pro- ‘Late: A Cowboy Song’ will run all aspects of this audition. ‘Sunnyside Singers’ vided but may not transpose. Bring pix & ••Casting “Late: A Cowboy Song” for the Prepare either 1) a brief musical theater ••Casting “Sunnyside Singers” for the resumes, stapled together. These audi- No Rules Theatre Company 2014 Season. song selection in the style of the show No Rules Theatre Company 2014 Season. tions are only open to Equity members. ••Company: No Rules Theatre Company. and/or character you are auditioning for Synopsis: Under the musical direction of ••Pays: $685 min./wk. Equity LOA ref. to Staff: Farrell Parker, casting assoc.; or 2) a two-minute monologue in the Bill Hampton, an unlikely - and often COST Contract. Sarah Ruhl, writer; Rex Daugherty, dir. style of “Driving Miss Daisy” or 3) a one- unruly - cast of characters rehearses to ••Performs TBD in Arlington, VA. minute monologue and a brief song in get their Christian community a capella ‘The Wiz’ ••Seeking—Mary: female, 25-37, all eth- the style of the show(s). Bring sheet group to Broadway. ••Casting “The Wiz” by William F. Brown nicities, keeps her journal locked; feels music in correct key; accompanist pro- ••Company: No Rules Theatre Company. and Charlie Smalls. the passage of time; doesn’t know a lot, vided but may not transpose. Bring pix & Staff: Joshua Morgan, writer; Brian ••Company: American Stage Theatre but wants to; curious; unwilling to force resumes, stapled together. These audi- Sutow, writer-dir.; Farrell Parker, casting Company. Staff: Todd Olson, artistic dir.; a gender on her baby; has been Crick’s tions are only open to Equity members. assoc. Karla Hartley, dir.; Michael Raabe, musi- girlfriend since they were 8 years old. ••Pays: $685 min./wk. Equity LOA ref. to ••Performs TBD in Arlington, VA. cal dir.; Domenic Bisesti, choreo. Crick: male, 25-37, all ethnicities, charm- COST Contract. ••Seeking—Strong Actor-Singers: males ••Rehearsals begin Mar. 18, 2014; runs ing, fragile, and childlike; talks fast and & females, 14-65, all ethnicities. Apr. 9-May 4, 2014 in FL. thinks fast; lover of modern art and holi- ‘Seven Guitars’ ••Auditions will be held by appt. Oct. 6 ••Seeking—Dorothy: female, 21-35, all days; nostalgic, volatile, likes things a ••Casting “Seven Guitars” for the No from 9:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m. at Signature ethnicities, sweet and petite actress with certain way; has been Mary’s boyfriend Rules Theatre Company 2014 Season. Theatre (VA), 4200 Campbell Avenue, amazing singing voice; mezzo. Tinman: since they were 8 years old. ••Company: No Rules Theatre Company. Arlington, VA, 22206. male, 21-35, all ethnicities, a man made ••Auditions will be held by appt. Oct. 6 Staff: August Wilson, writer; Michele ••To schedule an audition, email pix & of metal who is in need of a heart; must from 9:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m. at Signature Shay, dir.; Farrell Parker, casting assoc. resume to [email protected] be an exceptional character actor who Theatre (VA), 4200 Campbell Avenue, ••Performs TBD in Arlington, VA. by Oct. 3. A monitor will not be provided; sings and dances; baritone. Lion: male, Arlington, VA, 22206. ••Seeking—Floyd Barton: male, 30-39, all the producer will run all aspects of this 21-45, all ethnicities, must be an excep- ••To schedule an audition, email pix & ethnicities, a blues singer/guitarist with audition. Prepare one or more (but no tional character actor who sings and resume to [email protected] big aspirations and big flaws; passionate, more than three) of the following: one dances; baritone. Scarecrow: male, 21-35, by Oct. 3. A monitor will not be provided; hopeful; knows how to do the right thing and a half minute contemporary mono- all ethnicities, must be an exceptional the producer will run all aspects of this for a little while, but then that little logue, 16 bars of a musical theater piece, character actor who sings and dances; audition. Prepare one or more (but no while runs out; in love with his ambition a 1 minute composition on an instru- tenor. The Wiz: male, 30-55, all ethnici- more than three) of the following: one and with Vera. Hedley: male, 55-64, all ment you play, and/or a 1 minute demon- ties, the man behind the curtain pulling and a half minute contemporary mono- ethnicities, keeps, butchers, and sells stration of “special talents.” Note: people’s strings; tenor. Aunt Em: female, logue, 16 bars of a musical theater piece, chickens; suffers from tuberculosis and Skilled performers only. For informa- 35-65, all ethnicities, Dorothy’s loving a 1 minute composition on an instru- possible dementia; desirous and dis- tion, visit www.signature-theatre.org/ aunt back in Kansas; mezzo. Evillene: ment you play, and/or a 1 minute demon- turbed; no one really knows his story, getting-here. female, 35-65, all ethnicities, the Wicked stration of “special talents.” Note: but we know he’s been through a lot; ••Pays: $324 min./wk. Equity Special Witch of the West is the comic book vil- Skilled performers only. For informa- lives mentally in a past and future fan- Appearance Level II Contract. lain of the show, vain, melodramatic, tion, visit www.signature-theatre.org/ tasy; lives physically with Louise; needs mean, loud and a devilish diva; alto. getting-here. Ruby. Louise: female, 45-55, all ethnici- ‘The Little Mermaid’ Glinda: female, 21-50, all ethnicities, the ••Pays: $324 min./wk. Equity Special ties, the matriarch; doesn’t rock the ••Casting “The Little Mermaid,” to be glamorous, beautiful, kind and gracious Appearance Level II Contract. boat, but issues wise warnings; knows presented as part of North Carolina Good Witch of the South; alto. what it is to be used up and left; a realist, Theatre’s 2014 season. Addaperle: female, 18-64, all ethnicities, ‘Les Miserables’ uninterested in love, fed up with life and ••Company: North Carolina Theatre. the older, clumsy but kind and sassy ••Casting “Les Miserables,” to be pre- death. Vera: female, 25-29, all ethnici- Staff: Casey Hushion, artistic dir.; Good Witch of the North; mezzo. sented as part of North Carolina ties, faithful; described as a true woman Carolee Baxter, prod.; Ray Walker, con- Gatekeeper/Winged Monkey: males & Theatre’s 2014 season. in character and physicality; has been servatory artistic dir.-NC casting females, 21-50, all ethnicities, must be ••Company: North Carolina Theatre. given the run-around by Floyd, but con- consultant. great singer and actor and move well; Staff: Dave Clemmons, dir.; Melanie tinues to fall for him. Red Carter: male, ••Rehearsals begin July 14; runs July gymnastics and tumbling is a plus. Lockyer, musical dir.; Edward Robinson, 29-39, all ethnicities, Floyd’s friend and 29-Aug. 3, 2014 in Raleigh, NC. Yellow Brick Road/Kalidah Queen: Jr., dir.; Casey Hushion, artistic dir.; drummer; superstitious; simpler, ••Seeking—Prince Eric: male, 20-35, all female, 21-50, all ethnicities, the Queen Carolee Baxter, prod.; Ray Walker, con- steadier, from Alabama; likes to have a ethnicities. Grimsby: male, 45-70, all of the half-tiger, half-bear attack squad. servatory artistic dir.-NC casting good time, but is in the middle of 7 years ethnicities. King Triton: male, 50-75, all Uncle Henry: male, 35-65, all ethnicities. consultant. bad luck because he broke a mirror. ethnicities. Ariel: female, 18-35, all eth- High Lord Underling: male, 21-65, all ••Rehearsals begin Jan. 27; runs Feb. Ruby: female, 25-30, all ethnicities, nicities. Flounder: male, 18-35, all eth- ethnicities. Messenger, Crows, Poppies, 11-23, 2014 in Raleigh, NC. Louise’s niece; stubborn, young, and nicities. Scuttle: male, 18-64, all Tornado Dancers, Winkies, Citizens of ••Seeking—Javert: male, 40-60, all eth- fatally attractive; she won’t belong to ethnicities. Ursula: female, 45-64, all the Emerald City: males & females, nicities. Madame Thenardier: female, anyone, but needs someone to take care ethnicities. Flotsam: males & females, 18-64, all ethnicities. 35-55, all ethnicities. Eponine: female, of her unborn child. Canewell: male, 18-64, all ethnicities. Jetsam: males & ••Equity Principal Auditions will be held 18-35, all ethnicities. Cosette: female, 29-39, all ethnicities, Floyd’s friend and females, 18-64, all ethnicities. Ensemble Oct. 14 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. (by appoint- 18-35, all ethnicities. Enjorlas: male, harmonica player; tired of playing sec- & Chorus Specialties: males & females, ment only) at American Stage, 163 Third 18-30, all ethnicities. Marius: male, ond fiddle to Floyd; edgy, wary, and dis- 18-64, all ethnicities. Street North, St. Petersburg, FL. 18-35, all ethnicities. Jean Valjean satisfied; thinks he knows best; in love ••Equity Principal Auditions will be held ••Send submissions to maxx_bane@ (Understudy): male, 40-60, all ethnici- with Vera. Oct. 16 from 12-8 p.m. (lunch 4:30-5:30 yahoo.com. ties, onstage role has been cast, those ••Auditions will be held by appt. Oct. 6 p.m.) and Oct. 17 from 12-8 p.m. (lunch ••For an appointment, call (727) 729-1255 auditioning will be seen as possible from 9:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m. at Signature 4:30-5:30 p.m.) at North Carolina Theatre or apply online. If no answer or if you are understudies/replacements. Fantine Theatre (VA), 4200 Campbell Avenue, Conservatory, 3043 Barrow Drive, emailing, leave your name and phone

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number and options as to two appoint- party. castic, the unfortunate recipient of son, an old soul, wise beyond his years, ment times that will work for you. You ••Seeking submissions from LA. abuse by his father (a cycle Charley extremely smart and technologically will receive a return confirmation. A ••To apply, please register online for free chooses to continue), before his story is savvy, sensitive with a good heart, deep monitor will not be provided. The pro- at mycastingfile.com. finished in 1969 we do witness an ember down still dealing with his parents’ ducer will run all aspects of this audi- ••Some pay. of hope ignited within young Charley (a divorce of five years ago, secretly he tion. Equity Members without spark later fully realized by adult Charley feels responsible for somehow driving appointments will be seen throughout ‘Untitled Trilogy 2 Part’ in 2009). Elmer: male, 42-48, Caucasian, his father further away; full range of the audition day, as time permits. ••Casting background for “Untitled a true, scientific genius, far ahead of his deep emotion required. Ruben: male, Performers of all racial and ethnic back- Trilogy 2 Part,” rumored to be the shoot- time in 1969, fills his hours with invent- 50-55, Hispanic, Jack’s best friend of 20 grounds are encouraged to attend. ing title of “Hunger Games: Mockingjay - ing and creating to make a better world years and coworker at a web design com- ••Prepare a brief rock or Motown or R&B; Part 1,” the third installment of the and to deal with the loss of his son who pany, practical, a down-to-earth “every-

or gospel song of choice, in the style of “Hunger Games” movie franchise star- was killed in action three years ago in man” with a disarming sense of humor. Musicals the show (songs from the show are fine). ring Jennifer Lawrence & Liam Vietnam, husband to Elsie; despite lim- Brandon: male, 23-28, all ethnicities, a Accompanist provided. You may be Hemsworth. ited speaking lines this is a pivotal role, little weasel, Jack’s boss, nearly half asked to read sides from the script, avail- ••Company: Catrett Locke Casting/ featured in multiple scenes and within a Jack’s age, runs what was originally his able at the audition. Total audition Lions Gate. Staff: Rose Locke, casting dir. six-minute opening credits montage, father’s web design company with the should not exceed three minutes. Sides ••Shooting October 9-10 in Atlanta, GA. must convey volumes with a simple ges- hyper enthusiasm and questionable sin- for visually-impaired actors will be pro- ••Seeking—Thin Children: males & ture or a subtle expression. Angel: male, cerity of a used car salesman, thinks the vided by request 48 hours in advance. females, 6-12, all ethnicities, 6-12 years 32-38, Hispanic, fellow test pilot in the world exists solely for the young and ••Note: In many cases there will be sig- old, any ethnicity. USAF and close friend to Bob in 1969, that money is life’s ultimate reward. nificant doubling. Casting 12 actors who ••Seeking submissions from GA. good-natured, family man, always ready Terry: male, 38-45, African American, Fil sing and dance well; There are 8 AEA ••Send submissions to clcastingkids@ to lend a hand. Ralph: male, 32-38, handsome, possesses an exceedingly

contracts available to be cast among all gmail.com. Caucasian, test pilot in the USAF in 1969 calm demeanor and an unpretentious, m the available roles. Callbacks will be held ••Submit three photos of your child, and friend to Bob, always cautious and natural suaveness, single father to Oct. 15. their height, weight, age, as well as your “by the book” in his work; Under-Five, 10-year-old Brice since the death of his ••Pays $519/wk. Equity LOA ref. to LORT information and a contact phone multiple days. Bud: males & females, wife to cancer a year ago, director of a Contract. number. 38-48, Caucasian, laid-back, purely a fol- science center/museum/planetarium. ••Some pay. lower, especially of Edmund; Under- Brice: male, 9-10, African American, ‘Yours’ Five, multiple days. Oliver: male, 8-11, lighter-skinned son of Terry, exceed- ••Casting “Yours,” a new outreach initia- ‘When The Moon Was Twice Caucasian, follower of Charley, when not ingly inquisitive which on first impres- tive of the No Rules Theatre Company. As Big’ under Charley’s influence he is a decent sion makes him seem like a handful, in ••Company: No Rules Theatre Company. ••Casting the feature “When The Moon kid living life in 1969; Under-Five, multi- reality he is an innocent, good soul with Staff: Farrell Parker, casting assoc. Was Twice As Big.” Producer states: “In ple days. Maggie: female, 32-38, an infectious smile. Jeffery: male, 9-11, ••Performs TBD in Arlington, VA. the summer of 1969, ten-year-old Jack is Caucasian, mother to Jack and five-year- all ethnicities, classmate of Brice, a bit ••Seeking—Musicians: males & females, inspired by his test pilot father and a old Lynn in 1969, attractive, takes care of big for his age, which he tries to compen- 18-65, all ethnicities, a variety of musi- unique, new friend to follow his heart herself, loving but sometimes difficult to sate for by being the class jokester and cians to make up a rotating group of per- and become an astronomer. But fate read, the disciplinarian in the family occasional troublemaker, deep down he formers for special events; singer/ alters his course. In 2009, and about to wanting what’s best for her children. is a decent kid who redeems himself; songwriters, solo instrumentalists and turn fifty, adult Jack is faced with a Officer #1: male, 30-55, Caucasian, a Under-Five, multiple days. Stan: male, composers, jazz and folk musicians, choice: continue going through the small-town sheriff in 1969, just doing his 38-43, Caucasian, exceedingly good- cover-artists, plus those with arranging motions of life -- or take one giant leap of job, direct & respectful, no hidden agen- looking boyfriend of Jack’s ex-wife experience are encouraged to audition. faith and reclaim his dreams.” das; one line, Day Player. Nguyen: male, Emily, not the brightest bulb in the box, ••Auditions will be held by appt. Oct. 6 ••Company: The Sum Of Our Parts 38-45, Asian, Elmer’s trusted a bit obnoxious especially after a few from 9:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m. at Signature Productions, LLC. Staff: William Jacobs, Vietnamese friend and occasional assis- glasses of wine; Under-Five. Elmer in Theatre (VA), 4200 Campbell Avenue, prod./dir./owner. tant in 1969, resourceful and devoted; no 2009: male, 82-88, Caucasian, a true, sci- Arlington, VA, 22206. ••Shoots in multiple phases for different spoken lines, expressions and eyes must entific genius, filled his years inventing ••To schedule an audition, email pix & actors -- November/early December 2013 convey a wide range - from deep friend- and creating to make a better world and resume to [email protected] -- January 2014 to early spring 2014 -- ship to serious concern; multiple days. to deal with the loss of a son, killed in by Oct. 3. A monitor will not be provided; spring 2014 to mid August 2014, mostly Lynn: female, 5, Caucasian, Jack’s little action in Vietnam in 1966, 40 years have the producer will run all aspects of this on weekends, in Bucks County, PA and sister in 1969, fair-haired and skinned, brought more loss into his life but also audition. Prepare one or more (but no surrounding areas. innocent and loving, her rubber baby more offerings of his brilliant & life- more than three) of the following: one ••Seeking—Young Jack: male, 9-10, doll, Loppy, is her constant companion, changing inventions to the world, hus- and a half minute contemporary mono- Caucasian, to play 10, all-American kid in easily mesmerized by TV - especially band to Elsie, a key, featured character in logue, 16 bars of a musical theater piece, 1969, slightly small for his age, bright cartoons. Mabel: female, 65-73, the fulfillment of the story; two lines, a 1 minute composition on an instru- and inquisitive with an endless imagina- Caucasian, Mr. Pauley’s wife, devoted to possible multiple days. Employee #1: ment you play, and/or a 1 minute demon- tion and a deep passion for all things and still very much in love with her hus- male, 20-29, all ethnicities, a coworker stration of “special talents.” Note: astronomy, longing for friends after too band, who has spent his life running the with Jack at the web design company; Skilled performers only. For informa- many moves, sensitive but not afraid to family-owned gas station/general store Under-Five, multiple days and scenes. tion, visit www.signature-theatre.org/ seek out adventure; full range of deep at the edge of town, they live a comfort- Nguyen in 2009: male, 75-84, Asian, getting-here. emotion required, main character of able, ritualistic way of life in 1969, picks Vietnamese, trusted friend and occa- ••Pays: $324 min./wk. Equity Special film. Bob: male, 34-39, Caucasian, up her nearly blind husband every night sional assistant to Elmer (an inventor) Appearance Level II Contract. 10-year-old Jack’s father in 1969, chis- when the gas station closes.; Under-Five, since 1969, still very agile in mind and eled good looks, a test pilot and colonel multiple days. Maggie’s Mother: female, body, expressions and eyes convey many in the USAF, understanding and sympa- 53-58, Caucasian, insightful, sympa- thoughts and feelings; one line, Day thetic, though at times more of a buddy thetic and caring, mother to Maggie and Player. Lynn in 2009: female, 43-46, than a parent, he works to instill values grandmother to Jack and Lynn; Under- Caucasian, fair-haired and skinned, pos- Feature Films and self-worth in his son. Mr. Pauley: Five, Day-Player. Elsie: female, 32-38, sesses an outer beauty that goes deep male, 70-80, Caucasian, almost legally Caucasian, Elmer’s wife, deeply support- within, a caring and compassionate ‘22 Jump Street’ blind, owner/operator of a Route-66- ive, the “great woman” behind the fourth-grade school teacher, innocently ••Casting for the feature film “22 Jump esque gas station/general store in 1969, “great man,” always willing to sacrifice; and surreptitiously nudges her soon-to- Street” starring Jonah Hill, Channing grandfatherly with a big heart - or at one line, multiple days. Older Jack: male, be 50-year-old brother Jackto follow his Tatum, and Ice Cube. Project descrip- least what part of it hasn’t been broken 49-50, Caucasian, boyish good looks, dreams. Emily: female, 44-49, tion: “Follows officers Schmidt and by his do-nothing, adult hippie son. think Greg Kinnear, five-years divorced, Caucasian, Jack’s ex-wife, an executive, Jenko as they go deep undercover at a Edmund: male, 42-48, Caucasian, Mr. coming to terms with turning fifty, has business professional, raising Michael local college.” Pauley’s son, large, bearded man with an an unfulfilled life and career, and a (her sixteen-year-old son with Jack) ••Company: Coulon Casting. Staff: Phil unsettling demeanor, overgrown, under- strained relationship with his 16-year- nearly on her own since the divorce five Lord, co-dir. Chris Miller, co-dir. Oren achieving hippie in 1969, goes through old son Michael, most of his adult life years ago, still loves and wishes the best Uziel, co-writer. life as a mostly stoned, chip-on-his- he’s simply “gone through the motions” for Jack but has reached her limit on giv- ••Shooting October 6-7, in New Orleans, shoulder drunk, trying to escape a but deep inside there burns the spark of ing him a pass on his responsibilities. LA. deeply repressed childhood loss. his childhood dreams; full range of deep Betty: female, 60-68, all ethnicities, sec- ••Seeking—Sorority Girls: female, 18-28, Charley: male, 11-12, Caucasian, African emotion required, main character. retary to the boss, Brandon, at a web all ethnicities, attending a Fraternity American, a bully, sly and at times sar- Michael: male, 15-16, Caucasian, Jack’s design company, and longtime family

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friend of Jack’s, professional, all-know- tion and manipulation.” glassproductions.com. music by Journey, Bon Jovi, and Styx. ing of company happenings, admired ••Company: Joan Philo Casting. ABC. ••Submit contact info, pix, a description Company states: “Norwegian Cruise her original boss of nearly twenty years, 20th Century Fox Television. Staff: Joan about your yourself and why you are Line is committed to raising the bar on endures the current one -- the 20-some- Philo, Casting Director. passionate about the food business. what can be expected from at-sea enter- thing-year-old son of her previous boss. ••Shooting Oct. 7 in Chicago, IL. ••Pay provided. tainment. We can and do deliver A-list Ana: female, 42-50, Hispanic, Ruben’s ••Seeking—Bikers, Joggers & Volleyball productions with amazing directors like wife and a longtime friend of Jack’s, Players: males & females, 18-64, all Rachelle Rak, Patti Wilcox, and Tiger easy-going, good sense of humor; Under- ethnicities. Martina, with competitive salaries and Five. Employee #2: males & females, ••Seeking submissions from IL. professional working environments (and 30-60, all ethnicities, coworker with Jack ••Send submissions to mindgamesb- Cabaret & Variety of course, the bonus of cruising to some at the web design company; one line, [email protected]. of the world’s most beautiful destina- multiple days and scenes. Sheriff: male, ••Include your height, weight, age, ‘The Missing Book of Spurs’ tions!). It’s an exciting time to become a 35-45, Caucasian, James Arness type, the clothing sizes and phone number. We ••Casting “The Missing Book of Spurs”, a part of the Norwegian family.” trusted, save-the-day lawman in a black- need one close-up photograph of your performance set in a saloon/brothel/ ••Company: Norwegian Cruise Line. and-white late 1950s-early 1960s TV face (with current hairstyle), and one weather station. Casting personnel state: Staff: Robert Dean Hertenstein, theatri- western. Outlaw #1: male, 30-48, full-length shot. Indicated which role “Calling all cowboys and Indians, sexy cal operations manager; Richard Caucasian, snarly, low-life villain in a you are applying for. ladies, bartenders, gangsters, astrolo- Ambrose, VP of entertainment; Chris black-and-white, late 1950s-early 1960s ••Some pay. gists, movers, and shakers from the Wild D’Arienzo, author; Kristin Hanggi, dir.; TV western; one line. TV Dad: male, West (and beyond).” Kelly Devine, choreo; Daryl Eisenberg 40-50, Caucasian, 1960s sitcom dad, a lit- ••Company: MV Studio. Staff: M. Vitale, Casting, casting. tle goofy, always finding himself in tight C. Mohr, D. Seiden. ••Contract begins Oct. 13 – rehearsals in Fil spots, possesses a big heart with family- ••Rehearses Oct.-Nov.; opens 3rd week NYC or on ship; runs Oct. 27, 2013-Mar. m comes-first devotion. Tommy: male, Reality TV & of Nov. 2013 (approx. dates TBD) in NYC. 23, 2014. 19-23, Caucasian, stereotypical college- Note: Five consecutive night ••Seeking—Waitress #1/Sherrie Cover: age son of TV Dad in a 1960s sitcom, Documentary performances. female, 20-35, all ethnicities, strong and overly concerned about introducing his ••Seeking—Surreal Wild West sassy with comedic timing and a strong new girlfriend to his wacky family; Broadway Video Characters: males & females, 10+, all voice, dancer, Sherrie is a young, pretty,

TV & TV Under-Five. TV Reporter: male, 35-48, ••Casting a video about Broadway. ethnicities, must have special skills such Caucasian girl who has left her Caucasian, on-air field reporter in 1969, Producer states: “[We are] looking to as tap dancing, yodeling, contortion, Midwestern family to pursue stardom in covering the upcoming launch of Apollo focus on the real experiences of actors dart-throwing, fiddle, magic tricks, etc.; Los Angeles; must have strong top belt. v

ideo 11 from Kennedy Space Center; Under- within the industry. Actors will portray seeking multi-layered scenarios such as ••Seeking submissions from . Five. TV Anchor: male, 40-55, themselves [and recall] actual stories tap-dancing astrologers or wise-cracking ••To submit, email pix & resumes to Caucasian, distinguished and trusted about the experiences they’ve had. If bartenders. [email protected], along with the 1969 TV newsman, think Walter you have some interesting stories and ••Seeking submissions nationwide. subject line: “Rock of Ages NCL Cronkite and David Brinkley; one Broadway credits, we’d like to hear ••Apply on Backstage.com. [Waitress #1/Sherrie Cover].” line. Professor: male, 30-45, from you!” ••Submit pix. Describe your special ••Pays $850/wk. min. Caucasian, the hero in a 1950s ••Company: Chantari. Staff: Laurie skills in your submission. B-movie sci-fi thriller, trying to save Edwards, casting. ••Subway travel and meals provided for the world and stay on the side of right ••Shoots Nov. 2013 in NYC (one half day all rehearsals and performances. while dealing with unknown beings; of shooting per person). Potential stipends, grants pending. Under-Five. General Taylor: male, 50-68, ••Seeking—Broadway Performers : males Casting personnel state: “This project Commercial & Film Caucasian, cigar-chomping commander & females, 30-60, all ethnicities, willing has been commissioned by a reputable in a 1950s B-movie sci-fi thriller, a man to speak about their experiences and biennial for performance art.” Voiceover with orders, will see that they are carried perform on video; seeking people with out in full; Under-Five. Dr. Andrews: interesting experiences, fun stories, and Untitled Ari Gold Project male, 45-60, Caucasian, English accent, a love for the Broadway community. ••Casting a new untitled feature from the fatherly voice of reason in a 1950s ••Seeking submissions nationwide. four-time Sundance alumni Ari Gold B-movie sci-fi thriller; Under-Five. ••Send submissions to ledwards@chan- Comedians & Improv (“Adventures of Power”), Robert ••Seeking submissions from PA, NY and tari.com. Sheehan (“Misfits,” “Mortal NJ. ••Casting personnel state: “There will Cirque du Soleil Instruments”), Rory Culkin (“Signs,” ••Send submissions to casting@shoot- not be an audition. We would like you to ••Cirque du Soleil is seeking new talent “Scream 4”) and Mary Beth Peil (“The ingstar-usa.com. supply a resume highlighting your for its current shows and upcoming cre- Good Wife”). Varie ••To submit, download sides for your Broadway and national credits, a head- ations. Producer states: “Cirque du Soleil ••Company: Grack Films. Staff: Zak character, create a self-recorded video shot, plus video clip(s) of your work presents live shows that combine, in an Kilberg, prod. following the detailed instructions (along with a note on whether they can innovative way, acrobatics, theater, ••Shoot dates & locations are TBD. t

y accompanying your sides, email com- be used in the video we create, if you are dance, music and singing. Presented ••Seeking—Hal Sway: male, 40-80, all pleted video audition, headshot, and selected).” under big tops, in theaters or arenas, our ethnicities, to play 60s, deceased, VO/ resume to casting@shootingstar-usa. ••Compensation will be based upon 19 shows and original special events are narration, also reads his old love letters, com. Producer states: “If you have prob- experience level and contract rate. all unique experiences.” from the beyond, classically-trained pia-

v lems emailing video files, feel free to use ••Company: Cirque du Soleil. nist and decorated WW2 Navy Captain, oiceo free file sharing services such as iCloud, Food Industry Professional ••Exact rehearsal and performance WASPy, patrician gentleman, East Coast Google Drive, etc.” ••Seeking a food industry professional. dates TBD. upper-class, vigorous, confident, attrac- ••For more info, visit www. Casting company states: “Are you a chef, ••Seeking—Physical Actors/Clowns: tive, strong man of substance, came of v

er TheSumOfOurParts.com. food consultant, restaurateur, or in the males & females, 18-55, all ethnicities, age in the 1940s, a cross between JFK ••Producer is applying for a SAG-AFTRA food business and want to be on TV? If including contemporary mimes, street (had he lived another 20 years) and Ultra-Low Budget Agreement -- $100/ so, we are looking for you! Nancy Glass performers, and actors with exceptional Humphrey Bogart, strong, tough, and in day, plus meals. Productions, a television production skills or unusual body types. the prime of life, imposing, intelligent, company in Philadelphia and the pro- ••Seeking submissions nationwide. refined, trustworthy, musical but still ducers of the hit show ‘Tanked’ on ••To apply, visit CIRQUEDUSOLEIL. tough, a tinge of mid-century Mid- Animal Planet, is seeking a chef/food COM/JOBS and http://cirk.me/16LVjL3; Atlantic or WASP accent is a plus but not consultant. for more information, visit www.cirque- required. Scripted TV & Video ••If you are outgoing, opinionated, have dusoleil.com. ••Seeking submissions from NY and CA. a big personality and have worked in the ••Pay provided. ••Send submissions to alex@socialcon- ‘Mind Games’ food business, we want to hear from structfilms.com. ••Casting “Mind Games,” an ABC TV you.” ••Auditions will be held by appointment series starring Christian Slater and Steve ••Company: Nancy Glass Productions. only in October or November. Submit Zahn. Project description: “Centers on Staff: Morgan Immerman, casting. pix, resumes, voice reel (if available), the complicated relationship between ••Shoot dates & locations are TBA. Cruise Lines and recorded readings of both sides two brothers, Clark, a bipolar genius in ••Seeking—Host: males & females, (Straight Narration & Letter V/O). Note: human psychology, and Ross, a slick ex- 20-68, all ethnicities. ‘Rock of Ages,’ Norwegian Sides provided online or via email. con, who solve their clients’ problems ••Seeking submissions from PA. Cruise Line ••Pays $268/day. SAG Modified Low using the real science of human motiva- ••Send submissions to casting@nancy- ••Casting “Rock of Ages,” featuring Budget Agreement.

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a of an apparent drug addict. With Taye Diggs, W for full listings of • “Your Voice in My Head” (Drama) In this Kathleen Robertson, Bess Rous, and Steven drama based on true events, a British girl living Weber. Directed by Thomas Schlamme. Cast- film, television, in NYC and working for the Obama election cam- ing: Junie Lowry-Johnson, 1041 N. Formosa paign struggles with bipolar disorder with the Ave., Formosa Bldg., Rm. 94, Los Angeles, CA ndre w H . A and THEATER help of her therapist, who is battling cancer. With 90046. Shoots in San Francisco; dates TBA. Emma Watson. Directed by Francesca Gregorini. Premieres in summer 2014.

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1003 CHARTS.indd 55 9/30/13 3:09 PM STANDING OVATION Dustin Hoffman in “Tootsie”

By Andrew Harris Salomon were nominated, Charles Durning and Dabney But Julie has just fired her nanny and he actor Michael Dorsey has had a long Coleman could have been, and Pollack rede- dumped her boyfriend, and now she’s at sea. day. He desperately wants to get off fined and enhanced his career with a winning Dorothy senses this and wants to help her. Julie the soap opera he’s starring in. The performance as Michael’s agent, George. confesses: “I’m grateful to have you as a friend, Twoman he’s in love with thinks he’s But one of the greatest comedies in and at the same time I’ve never felt lonelier in a lesbian. The woman’s father just proposed to the history of American film could have my whole life. It’s as though I want something him. Emerging from a cab in a dress, he sees been a disaster—“Ishtar” in a skirt—if not that I just can’t have. Know what I mean?” his co-star, an aging, predatory hack, wait- for Hoffman’s arresting performance. She looks up at ing outside his apartment, hoping for sex. His character Michael gets the idea to Dorothy, who stares One of the At that moment, Dorsey, played by become Dorothy after a meltdown in his into her eyes. greatest Dustin Hoffman, says under his breath, in agent’s office, where he goes begging for “Do you?” Julie comedies in a deeply masculine voice, “Oh, God.” work. His agent reminds him of the time he asks again. the history of Those two words form a quietly stun- screwed up a commercial where he played a Dorothy’s mascu- American film ning moment in “Tootsie,” the movie tomato. Michael, already at the end of his rope, line nature suddenly could have been about an actor who poses as a woman just untethers himself from reality: “Nobody does surfaces and overrides a disaster if not so he can work. The moment is stunning vegetables like me, George! I did an evening her intention to nur- for Hoffman’s because for the past 15 minutes, Hoffman of vegetables Off-Broadway! I did the best ture. She moves in for performance. has so thoroughly inhabited his alter ego, tomato, the best cucumber—I did an endive the kiss. Julie rebuffs Dorothy Michaels, even the audience has salad that knocked the critics on their ass!” her, apologizes for leading her on, but Dorothy briefly forgotten that he’s really a man. It’s one of the funniest moments in a scene implores, “I’m not the person you think I am.… After more than 30 years, Hoffman’s perfor- with too many to count. But it’s not the most If you can only see me out of these clothes.” mance—as the maniacal, self-absorbed Michael powerful. That comes a few seconds later, “No, no, no, no!” says Julie, who’s saved by and the inspirational feminist icon Dorothy— after George tells his client quietly, “Michael, the bell. Her father is calling. There’s a cutaway retains its power to awe because of his ability you’re a wonderful actor.” Hoffman’s voice to Hoffman, who reveals at least two layers of to deftly toggle between two strong-willed catches. He looks off to the left and says, pain: Julie’s rejection of Michael and Julie’s personalities and still win the audience’s empa- “Thank you.” Actors will instantly recog- rejection of Dorothy. The audience can’t tell thy, whether he’s wearing pants or nylons. nize that—that aching appreciation for a which hurts worse, and neither can the guy Hoffman had a lot of help in making droplet of affirmation in a life that requires wearing the dress. “Tootsie” an instant classic when it premiered them to wander a desert of rejection. No matter your gender or what you wear, it’s in 1982. Director Sydney Pollack master- Yet it’s Hoffman’s moments as Dorothy, enough to make you cry. fully manages the breakneck pace without particularly with Lange, that burn into ever losing sight of the stakes. The Larry everyone’s memory. Lange plays Julie, an Andrew Harris Salomon is an assistant Gelbart–Murray Schisgal script is perfect. actor on the soap and a single mother. She professor of journalism at Purchase College, And the cast is as deep as it is stellar: Jessica has taken a shine to Dorothy because she SUNY, and the former national news editor

Lange won an Oscar, Hoffman and Teri Garr has helped her to stand on her own. for Backstage. ROBERT WILSON

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