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06.04.15 • BACKSTAGE.COM 2015 TONY AWARD® NOMINATIONS BEST PLAY BEST BEST BEST FEATURED ACTRESS ACTRESS DIRECTOR STEVEN GENEVA SARAH MORITZ VON BOYER CARR STILES STUELPNAGEL

THE MOST-NOMINATED Photo by Joan Marcus

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“THE SENSATIONAL STEVEN BOYER’s performance as Jason is tender and touching, his performance as Tyrone outlandish and hilarious; put them together and you have that rarely seen (although often hailed) acting achievement: A TRUE TOUR DE FORCE.”

THE MOST-NOMINATED

TONY AWARD NOMINATION - GENEVA CARR

“THE WONDERFUL GENEVA CARR plays a character on the dangerous edge of desperation throughout, but she keeps Margery sympathetic, giving her fragility a soft sexiness that makes her believable as an object of desire to both the lonely pastor and the teenage delinquent.” Photos by Joan Marcus

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Christian Borle, Carnegie Mellon Alumnus, 2015 Stephen Schwartz, Carnegie Mellon nominee for Best Performance Alumnus, 2015 Isabelle Stevenson by a Featured Actor in a Musical Award Recipient

THE TONY AWARDS® AND CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY ARE PROUD TO PRESENT THE INAUGURAL EXCELLENCE IN THEATRE EDUCATION AWARD.

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COVER STORY page 18 NEWS 8 On the scene at the 2015 Heller Awards YOUR 2015 9 MN Acting Studio’s new workshops 10 Six missing Tony Award categories TONY- ADVICE 13 THE WORKING ACTOR Bypassing the gatekeepers NOMINATED 14 SECRET AGENT MAN Who’s on your team? 16 #IGOTCAST ACTORS Courtney Jensen And why their performances reigned FEATURES supreme on 2014–15 Broadway stages 6 BACKSTAGE 5 WITH… Debi Mazar 12 INSIDE JOB Gerald Griffith, VoiceoverCity 14 SPOTLIGHT ON… Ty Simpkins 16 NOW STREAMING “L.A. Beer” 22 THE REAL TONY WINNERS Every year there is a Tony telecast performance that becomes iconic. We asked five current nominees for their personal favorites 24 ENSEMBLISTS, ASSEMBLE Mo Brady and Nikka Graff Lanzarone’s podcast highlights musical theater’s unsung heroes 26 HOME SWEET HEAVEN At the Actors Home, older performers and theater professionals find a like- minded community 46 MEET THE MAKER Oren Moverman, “Love & Mercy” CASTING 28 Tristate 33 California 38 National/Regional

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Fresh off the success of TV Land’s “Younger,” Debi Mazar is gearing up for the release of the “Entourage” movie June 3, in which she reprises her role as fast-talking publicist Shauna. Mazar chats about her experience on the hit HBO series, what she’s learned over the course of her career, and the survival job for which she had no experience.

Tell us about your experience with “Entourage.” It’s one of the most fun TV series I’ve ever done. Very collaborative. I got to improvise quite a lot. I’ll really miss the experience, but the movie looks fantastic and I’d love the opportunity to play Shauna again if there’s a sequel.

What have you learned about yourself on this project? I don’t grow necessarily as an actor, but I grow as a person. Being on “Entourage” taught me that no matter how tired I was or what condition I was in, I could absolutely pull it out of my back pocket to talk as fast as anybody, be clear to the point, fierce, and deliver. We worked under hard condi- tions—location, location, location—but I walked away knowing that I was and am a strong woman. “Entourage” has been about staying true to myself.

What do you wish you’d known before you started acting? I feel like when I got successful, I got slightly com- placent. And I wish that I had worked harder to not rely on the system and kept on constantly being creative and kept on pushing the buttons and showing other accents and other sides of myself. “ ‘ENTOURAGE’ The parts were kind of just coming in and I was going, “Oh yeah, great, I’ll do that, I’ll do that,” TAUGHT ME THAT instead of taking major risks at a certain time.

NO MATTER HOW On whom do you have an acting crush? Marcello Mastroianni and Alberto Sordi. I love swarthy, TIRED I WAS OR Latin men—especially Italian. I married one! Alberto WHAT CONDITION Sordi was just this , imposing guy who played vul- nerable, who played strong, who played blue-collar, I WAS IN, I COULD who played elegant. He just played many, many sides, and I just found him really interesting and sexy. ABSOLUTELY They’re both just multifaceted, very versatile actors.

PULL IT OUT OF What was your worst survival job? I saw an ad in the New York Times and I auditioned, MY BACK POCKET basically, to be a dental assistant. I got the job and he TO TALK AS FAST thought that I really had experience. So on the first day on the job I went and got my nurse’s outfit. I wore AS ANYBODY, BE white fishnets and lime green pumps, and cut my uniform way above my knee. And he didn’t mind! But CLEAR TO THE then he was, like, “Can you pass me the hemostat?” And I was, like, “You mean the picker?” And he looked POINT, FIERCE, at me and said, “Picker?” I got fired the next day.•

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Best Scenic Design of A MUSICAL TONY AWARD NOMINEE Best COSTUME Design of A MUSICAL TONY AWARD NOMINEE

Book and Lyrics by MUSIC BY Photo: Matt Hoyle and Joan Marcus Betty Comden & AdolPH Green CY COLEMAN Based on the plays by Ben Hecht, Charles MacArthur and Bruce Millholland. Original Broadway production directed by .

CHOREOGRAPHED BY

WARREN CARLYLE DIRECTED BY KRISTIN CHENOWETH PETER GALLAGHER ANDY KARL MARK LINN-BAKER MICHAEL McGRATH and in Book and Lyrics by BETTY COMDEN & ADOLPH GREEN Music by CY COLEMAN Music Director KEVIN STITES Choreographed by WARREN CARLYLE Directed by SCOTT ELLIS

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NEWS ▶▶ Sofía Vergara THANKS TO HER ADMIRABLE CHARITY WORK WITHIN THE ARTISTIC COMMUNITY, Sofía Vergara will be the first actor to UPDATE | receive the SAG Foundation’s newest honor, the Actors Inspiration Award. The “” star will be recognized June 8 at the sixth annual Los Angeles Golf Classic.

Vivica A. Fox Jeff Witjas Suzanne Goddard-Smythe Stephen DeCayette

AWARDS Ten-Percenters, CDs, Get Their Due at Hellers AWARDS HONOR CASTING DIRECTORS, TALENT AGENTS, AND MANAGERS

BY DANIEL HOLLOWAY show. Malick was accompanied on Moore—with whom White per- commercial casting director. Peter etty White, Finn the red carpet by her agent, Marcia formed on Moore’s eponymous Pappas of Valko/Miller Casting Wittrock, Vivica A. Hurwitz of Innovative Artists, show—and represents Jason won for associate casting director. Fox, Jason Beghe, and who received the award for Momoa of “Game of Thrones,” Walt Disney Animation Studios’ B other actors gathered voiceover agent. “If they become Uzo Aduba of “Orange Is the New Jamie Sparer Roberts won for ani- to honor casting directors, talent one of your best friends, that’s just Black,” and Beghe. mation casting director. agents, and managers at the 13th the icing on the cake.” John Papsidera, whose credits Other honorees included John annual Heller Awards May 28 at White, a five-time Primetime include Christopher Nolan’s “Dark Hartman (Lifetime Achievement the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza Emmy Award winner and two- Knight” trilogy and the upcom- for Excellence in Management), in Los Angeles. time Screen Actors Guild Award ing “Independence Day” sequel, actor R.J. Mitte (Giving Back “When you have somebody in winner who was given the SAG won for feature casting director. award), Joanne Horowitz (Pat your corner who understands you Award Lifetime Achievement Suzanne Goddard-Smythe (whose McQueeney Award), Daryn Simons and knows what your vision is and honor in 2010, presented her credits include the Reba McEntire (Manager of the Year), Yasmine what you would like to accom- longtime agent Jeff Witjas with series “Malibu Country”) and her Pearl (adult theatrical agent), plish, having someone you trust the Hellers’ first-ever Talent agency partner Ty Harman shared Barbara Coleman (youth theatrical to be that sounding board to you Agent Lifetime Achievement the award for casting agent), Stephen DeCayette and and to help you get to where you Award. Witjas, of Agency for director with “Bob’s Burgers” and David Ziff (tied for adult commer- want to go is invaluable,” actor the Performing Arts, also is the “2 Broke Girls” casting director cial agent), and Carol Lynn Sher

Wendie Malick said prior to the longtime rep for Mary Tyler Julie Ashton. Liz Lewis won for (youth commercial agent). • VERGARA: HELGA ESTEB/SHUTTERSTOCK.COM; HELLER AWARDS: DAVID BUCHAN/GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA (4) COURTESY MN ACTING STUDIO

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N.Y. ACTORS TAKIN’ CARE OF BUSINESS MN ACTING STUDIO’S NEW WORKSHOP PROGRAM GIVES STUDENTS INDUSTRY INSIGHT

BY REBECCA STRASSBERG how to get an agent, a course in N Acting Studio, headed self-taping, how to nail audition up by New York–based act- monologues, what makes a good ing coach and Backstage headshot, the art of the television M Expert Matt Newton, is audition, and several others. launching a new program focused Newton will be joined by on the business of acting. industry professionals across the The Actor Forums, beginning business for his forums: Andy Roth June 7 and continuing every will lead a workshop about breaking Sunday throughout the summer, into voiceover acting on June 14, will be 90-minute crash courses while Mike Francis from Leading covering various aspects of the Artists Agency will teach actors MN Acting Studio business not already offered at the how to land an agent later that day. busy city studio. Since its founding in 2009, MN Acting Studio “has always with its Artist’s Initiative and felt While the slate of courses has “Actors always need focused on combining the craft a strong need to offer that in New not yet been announced for July to have an honest of acting with the business of act- York City,” he added—the thriving or August, actors can check MN perspective in this ing,” but it wasn’t until now that Los Angeles casting facility Acting Studio’s website for updates. business, to be its owner and head acting coach announced its one-session courses “We hope to continue expand- educated, and to make was ready to launch this new just recently. ing by bringing in directors, smart decisions when it branch of the business. “I think actors always need to writers, and producers, and to comes to their career.” “We felt there was a real need have an honest perspective in this offer more forums to educate —MATT NEWTON for actors to have affordable business, to be well educated, and actors of all levels on all aspects of seminars that put industry profes- to make smart decisions when a career,” Newton explained. The workshops, just $10–$20, sionals in front of them,” Newton it comes to their career,” said “At the end of each forum we will be able to accommodate about told Backstage. Newton. “We wanted to bring that hope that actors will come out with 10–15 students per class, and top- “I was inspired by what Space to our community in a simple, a much greater understanding of a ics slated to be addressed include Station [Casting] is doing in L.A. straightforward way.” particular side of the business.”

SCREENINGS Framed Roger Rabbit,” on June 12; “Love & part of Coffee Talks, a popular series offering Film Freebies in La La Land Basketball,” the film from director Gina Prince- a firsthand look at actors and industry vets Bythewood celebrating its 15th anniversary and their processes, are Kathryn Hahn, Alfre THE LOS ANGELES FILM FESTIVAL IS on June 13 (Prince-Bythewood and her cast Woodard, “Dallas Buyers Club” screenwriter celebrating its 21st year and bringing free will attend); “The LXD: The Uprising Begins,” Melisa Wallack, director of the upcoming screenings, in addition to a great indie film about ordinary people with extraordinary “Jurassic World” Colin Trevorrow, and others. slate, to West Coast cinephiles. Films set to powers; as well as several documentaries on For more information, visit lafilmfest.com.

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TONY AWARDS an established role is equally as dif- or nuanced and individual char- ficult as originating, and also, did acters) and ensembles that are AND THE AWARD you see Emma Stone in “”? regretfully thankless (the ones that are basically there to move The Marketing and sets). Either way, the Broadway DOESN’T GO TO Press Departments ensemble is every bit as important Broadway is rarely in the public in telling the story as the principal WHAT THE TONYS FORGET YEAR AFTER YEAR eye, and it needs all the help it can cast, and that is why they should get to be seen. Whether it’s the be honored—and not just because the casting director, and I think it’s brilliantly funny marketing done I…I mean we spend a considerable BY ANNOYING ACTOR FRIEND time the Tonys do the same. Given by AKA for “Hand to God” or the amount of our career in the ensem- ast year, the Tony Awards all the senior showcases they’ve viral press for “” done by ble and I want a Tony. For us. decided to eliminate the had to endure over the years, this all of us on the Internet, the people award for best sound design, is the least casting directors could who get a person to drop over $100 Best Actor-Actress Named L and their reason was liter- get in return. on something that could suck are Annoying Actor Friend ally something like, “A lot of our artists themselves. It’s clear when This would be a special annual Tony voters don’t get it.” Well, I could The Replacement a marketing and press team are Award presented to me every year. argue that plenty of Tony voters Remember when this existed for catching lightning in a bottle, and don’t know the difference between less than a year? Time to bring it’s painfully obvious when they I’d like to thank the Tony Awards “dancing” and “choreography,” it back after a season that saw are falling flat. Administration Committee for but that doesn’t stop them from standout performances such as their consideration, and hopefully assessing what passes for excel- in “It’s Only a Play” The Ensemble one day in the future, we will see lence in that category. and Emma Stone in “Cabaret.” There are ensembles that steal the the inclusion of some of these cat- The Tony Awards honor the art Making a mark as a replacement in show (through epic dance numbers egories. Specifically the last one. • of live storytelling, and I think it’s time to pay attention to the unrecognized but vastly important people who help shape how those stories are told.

The Sound Designer I’m an actor and I like to be heard, so obviously I’m a huge supporter of the creative talent behind mak- ing me sound like I am not a bag of dying cats during a Sunday matinee.

The Casting Director The casting director is the most overlooked member of the creative team and I’m not just saying this so Telsey + will like me. I’m saying it so all of the casting offices will like me. They are responsible for presenting the director with a pool of actors who will best facili- tate their vision. The Emmys honor

N.Y. THEATER Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time,” which earned six awards including The ‘Hamilton’ Revolution Continues outstanding play and director, and “An American in Paris,” which won four. In the acting categories, of “Curious Incident” and Helen LIN-MANUEL MIRANDA’S “HAMILTON” CONTINUED ITS DOMINATION Mirren of “” triumphed as leading actor and actress in a of New York theater awards May 31 at the 60th annual Drama Desk Awards, play, while Kristin Chenoweth of “On the Twentieth Century” and Robert becoming the first Off-Broadway musical to take home top honors since Fairchild of “An American in Paris” won for leading actress and actor in a “Little Shop of Horrors” in 1983. Hosted by , the ceremony musical. Could those results predict this year’s Tony winners? We’ll find

recognized the highlights of the 2014–15 season, including “The Curious out this Sunday! —JACK SMART RIDO/SHUTTERSTOCK.COM

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[ Inside Job ]

Gerald Griffith VOICEOVERCITY

BY HEATHER QUINLAN

VOICEOVERCITY ATLANTA BEGAN IN 2012 AS A MEETUP GROUP organized by voiceover actor Gerald Griffith, who was new to the city and wanted to learn more about the industry. After the group grew to more than 100 members, Griffith created VoiceoverCity, which now holds weekly classes at their Atlanta location.

1. Do you work more with newcomers or than talent—it’s how you carry yourself professionals? We don’t work with one on the job. Are you prepared? Do you particular level. What I try to focus on show up on time? Are you willing to go is teaching communication skills, so by that extra mile? Do you understand extension you can be a better voiceover the business that you operate in? What talent or a better actor. I tell beginner if you’re asked how much you charge students to watch TV and take note but you don’t know? Well, that could’ve of the commercials; record them and just been your big client, but because watch them and listen to what people you didn’t understand the business, are booking today. Can they go back and they’re going to look elsewhere. practice to get the essence of that? Gerald Griffith 4. How has technology changed the 2. Do you recommend that actors get an industry? Many clients don’t bring agent? Here’s something I recently real- talent in to record—instead, the tal- much an individual thing. I recommend ized: Everybody is an agent. Someone ent records at home, so the actors people play to their strengths. For may offer you a job that you can’t take, don’t necessarily get the direction and instance, we work with women whose but you already have a roster in your feedback that they would’ve gotten in a voices can sound very young—their head of several other people to recom- studio; they’re recording in their closet work isn’t limited, just more defined. mend. This is why I tell students to treat and have to be the tech and the talent. They may not be doing voiceovers for everybody with a certain level of respect, So in addition to voiceover classes, we corporate videos, but they are work- whether they’re new or a veteran, offer classes in subjects like editing ing in animation or children’s books. because that person may get you your in FinalCut Pro, because these days, There’s a market for pretty much any next gig. And they won’t take 15 percent. actors need to know the technology. voice. And the film industry is grow- ing so much here in Atlanta, so I’m 3. What do you recommend a voiceover 5. Is it better to have a wide range of happy that on the voiceover side we’re actor do to get ahead? A lot of it is more voices, or to specialize in one? It’s very seeing a lot of growth as well. •

“People will often say, ‘I have a great voice,’ and think that’s enough to establish a career. But that’s like having a pretty face—it’ll only get you so far.” COURTESY GERALD GRIFFITH ILLUSTRATION: CLAY RODERY; GARCIA AND BRAUN: COURTESY RISA BRAMON GARCIA AND STEVE BRAUN

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[ The Working Actor ] Bypassing the Gatekeepers BY ANNA MARGARET HOLLYMAN

WHEN I ASKED MY FIRST norm (as it is for most actors), and manager about the possibility I figured that one day, after enough of partnering with an agent, she rejections, somebody would have immediately responded, “No to say “Yes.” agent will sign you unless you already represent income or if If I was going to work you’re so unbelievably attractive hard, it made the they’ll try to throw you up against most sense to focus the wall to see if you’ll stick.” on the act of acting That statement instantly con- and nothing else. firmed my much younger self’s fears at the time that I was both I paid for casting workshops and broke and average looking. It was crossed my fingers when I got an also the beginning of a fundamen- audition for the role of Nurse on tally unhelpful way of thinking that a soap opera. I sent out endless took me a very long time to shake. postcards to follow up with the cast- While I felt like I was moving for- ing directors I met at these paid ward, in reality I was constantly sessions. One acting “guru” in L.A. waiting for permission, approval, “assessed” me and, after making or sheer luck to intervene. In other me take off my shoes and put on words, I was in a fully unrealized socks with her name on them, told state of career inertia. me I would really benefit from a When I first committed to acting “Branding Class.” She handed me approval and the minority of it collaborators who respected one professionally, I figured I needed a flier without batting an eye and actually acting. It didn’t make sense another and just generally had fun. I two things: a manager and an agent. my stomach sank. That’s when I that I was putting so much psychic was lucky to have this. Through the That seemed straightforward wondered: When would enough be energy into getting permission to do recommendation of a network of enough. I never expected it to be enough? When would the cool kids the thing that I loved the most. If I friends, one film led to another, and an easy process, but they were two give me permission to cross over was going to work hard, it made the pretty soon I had a healthy spec- definite steps I knew I could take in into their club? And how much more most sense to focus on the act of trum of roles under my belt. Actively order to somehow achieve my goals. money would I have to spend once I acting and nothing else. disengaging with the “gatekeeper” Imagine my surprise when my eventually got in? Letting the pursuit of an agent mentality helped me become a manager (I got one of the two!) At a certain point, I realized I was go, I started working in independent more productive actor. told me otherwise. I started to wait just spinning my wheels. Of course film. I had a friend who was starting Sometimes I still wonder if some- for the gatekeepers (this includes I wanted to afford myself every to make them, and this is the only one will throw me up on the wall agents, casting directors, produc- opportunity to be successful, but area of my career where I recognize one day to see if I stick, but mostly I ers, directors, and playwrights) to statistically speaking, I was spend- luck plays a factor. There wasn’t wonder if I ever really wanted to be let me in. Hearing “No” became the ing the majority of my time seeking any straining or pushing; we were on their wall in the first place.•

EXPERT ADVICE YOU HAVE TO CREATE kind of shape you need to back to what you loved about daily and weekly rituals book work as an actor. You acting in the first place. where you can turn inward, have to figure out who you reconnect with your joy are and what you want. You RISA BRAMON GARCIA AND STEVE BRAUN and your creativity, and get have to fall in love with the are owners of the BGB Studio in Los Angeles. COURTESY GERALD GRIFFITH ILLUSTRATION: CLAY RODERY; GARCIA AND BRAUN: COURTESY RISA BRAMON GARCIA AND STEVE BRAUN emotionally open and in the creative process—to get Visit bramongarciabraun.com.

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might need to add a lawyer to your team. They do one thing and they do it well: They negotiate. SPOTLIGHT ON… You’re probably thinking, Wait a minute. Isn’t my agent sup- TY SIMPKINS posed to negotiate? The answer is yes. We’re more than qualified By Kevin Redding to handle the majority of deals that come our way. But having a At 13 years old, TY SIMPKINS already powerful attorney in your corner has a stacked résumé is a smart move when you’re test- of prominent roles in ing for a or when a studio is films such as “Insidi- about to offer you the lead in its ous” and “Iron Man 3,” next superhero franchise. where he held his own Look at it this way. During pilot exchanging snark with season, I negotiated seven test Robert Downey Jr. On deals and the other agents in my June 12, Simpkins will office did a total of nine. Most law be running for his life in firms handle hundreds, and have “Jurassic World.” prenegotiated language in place with all the studios and networks. On his character, Gray. They also talk to these people on a “[Gray] is 12 years old and very regular basis and can help you get observant about the littlest things. a better deal. He knows so much about dinosaurs So now you’re starring on a hit and he’s so hyper and excited. He’s TV show or you’re a major charac- extraordinary. He notices...stuff ter in a studio franchise. You got normal people don’t see because it’s there because your agent arranged not obvious. He connects dots when the audition, your lawyer handled they are not there and reads between the contract, and your manager the lines.” [ Secret Agent Man ] guided you through the process. Life is good. And now that real On filming. money is starting to pour in, you’re “The energy and running around, Building Your Team going to need a business manager that’s the easy part because I on the team. already have all of that built up in n 1624, John Donne wrote do you get one when you’re a fresh me. The fear that I had to have, that’s a poem that featured the face and your degree doesn’t have The big question is what took the most work. I had to immortal line “No man is the word “Yale” on it? Well, that’s who should you add to constantly put myself in the thought I an island.” It’s a simple but where the other hand comes in. your team and when that all of this is really happening and brilliant thought, and people have Good managers can help prepare should you do it? I could die at any moment.” been quoting him ever since. you for representation. They do I want you to keep those words this by making sure your head- When you’re making six figures On the challenges. in mind as you start growing your shots, résumé, and reel are as and up, a business manager will “There was this one part in this ham- career. There’s a reason so many attractive as they can be. They help with everything from taxes ster ball thing called the gyrosphere in people get thanked during accep- also try to get you real credits so to investments to retirement plan- the movie [the theme park’s visitors tance speeches, and you need to you’re not totally green. And when ning. Most actors don’t know much can have a close-up look at dinosaurs understand that every successful the time is right, managers will about personal finance and they by sitting in a rolling, see-through performer out there has a team in reach out to their agency contacts get overwhelmed when $50,000 sphere] where they had attached it their corner. The big question is: and set up meetings—the kind of checks start rolling in on a regular to this big gimbal and we had to go Who should you add to your team meetings you could never get on basis. That’s why business manag- up really high and get flipped upside and when should you do it? your own. ers are worth their weight in gold. down really fast; that was by far the Let’s begin at ground zero. But listen, there are plenty of Major stars also have publicists, scariest thing I’ve ever done in my life! You’re just starting out and the actors out there who have done assistants, and a host of others, I hated it at the time. When I got down, business is still a mystery. At this this on their own without the help but we’ve run out of space. The I was, like, ‘I don’t wanna do it again!’ point, do you need an agent, a of a manager. So you have to figure takeaway here is that true success Now, I think it would be fun.” manager, or both? out what’s best for you. Every actor isn’t just measured by money or There are several ways of look- is different. credits. It’s also measured by how FOR THE FULL Q&A, ing at this. On the one hand, you Now, as you start working on many people are on your version of visit backstage.com.

definitely need an agent, but how bigger and better projects, you the ’98 New York Yankees. • ILLUSTRATION: SPENCER ALEXANDER; SIMPKINS: KATHERINE TRACY PAGE

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0604 101 V05.indd 14 6/2/15 11:30 AM A LANDMARK PRODUCTION THAT WILL FOREVER CHANGE WHAT IS POSSIBLE IN . is a bona fide miracle and should be added to that joyous list of shows that inspire us to believe in the future of the Broadway musical — and ourselves.

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#IGOTCAS T. Courtney Jensen

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James Lontayao and Sam Daly on “L.A. Beer”

[Now Streaming ] haven’t made it? Writer-producer Sam Miller responded, “Before you quit, try to do it your- self.” The group—Kivnik, Miller, Ali Chen, Chris ‘L.A. Beer’ Wu, Greg Machlin, and Andrew Orillion—refer to themselves as the Grinders. “It was a nod to the BY MOLLY EICHEL first email: ‘How long do you keep grinding at this until you pack up and move to Ohio?’ ” here’s a sound you don’t hear very -based actor COURTNEY JENSEN often on Web series: the laughter of a “[Character rewrites] happen followed a Backstage casting notice all the studio audience. “L.A. Beer” may live all the time in television but way to a recurring role on a Web series. In T on the Internet, but its look is decid- we don’t have a network we “HashtagNEWS,” she plays an exaggerated edly retro. Whereas television has gravitated need to check in with.” version of herself who wears a different toward single-camera sitcoms (think “30 Rock,” —ALI CHEN set of glasses each time she reports on the “Modern Family”), “L.A. Beer” prefers to go old- day’s news. school, shooting all 10 episodes with multiple “It’s refreshing and challenging because cameras in front of a live studio audience. Chen, who worked for casting director Joseph I have the opportunity to make each new So why did the creators of “L.A. Beer” decide Middleton, took charge when it came to the report as exciting, funny, and memorable to go the throwback route? casting process, making sure there was a pro- as possible,” Jensen says. The recurring “There were so many days when we asked our- fessional breakdown of the cast and that “L.A. gig allows her to keep her acting muscles selves that same question,” says Jessica Kivnik, Beer” was a union production, giving the series toned as she pursues other opportunities one of six writers-producers on “L.A. Beer.” “But a sense of legitimacy. It was important for Chen in theater, film, and commercials. “It’s here’s the thing that’s so great: The cast really that the characters represented a wide swath like doing a film audition three times a feeds off the reaction of the audience. If you do of people. “It’s important to see people in Los week—it’s really nice to build my film reel three or four takes, the actors are still fresh. As a Angeles and they’re not all white,” Chen says. “I and get more comfortable with cold reads writer, you can write a joke and think it’s funny, had just seen a play set in the future and every- and new situations.” hear it at a table read, or tell it to your friends one was white, and I was, like, ‘There are no When asked what kind of role she who might think it’s funny, but sometimes it’s people of color in the future?!’ ” typically looks for on Backstage.com, just not getting a laugh on the day of shooting. As casting progressed, Chen and Kivnik say Jensen says she focuses on variety: “Roles We had the freedom with the audience to change the writers were able to change the characters that bring opportunities to work with it or let the actors play. It made for a fun, commu- they had written in order to fill their cast with new people or at new places. But I really nal atmosphere; it was pretty similar to what you the best characters they could find. “Arianna love characters that are dorky and funny get with a live taping of a TV show.” Ortiz, who plays Michelle—we’d envisioned her because I have so much fun with them. As the title suggests, “L.A. Beer” is set in a older, maybe a little bit dumpy. But Arianna is a Must be because I relate to them so well!” microbrewery in Los Angeles, but it’s essentially hot tamale. We made her younger, a woman with a workplace comedy, a stalwart of the a party-girl past, a maneater,” Kivnik says. TO SEE YOUR SUCCESS traditional sitcom. The crew behind the series “It happens all the time in television, but we story in print, tweet @Backstage came together on the L.A. Writers Yahoo group, don’t have a network we need to check in with all using the hashtag #IGotCast.

when someone asked: When do you quit if you the time,” Chen says. • “L.A. BEER”: COURTESY “L.A. BEER”; JENSEN: J’ADORE PHOTOGRAPHY

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0604 101 V05.indd 16 6/2/15 11:30 AM Untitled-1 1 10/9/14 12:43 PM YOUR 2015 Tony-Nominated ACTORS And why their performances reigned supreme on 2014–15 Broadway stages BY BACKSTAGE STAFF

this season. As the autistic amateur detective at ACTOR IN A LEADING the show’s center, he’s constantly onstage, con- ROLE IN A PLAY stantly in motion. Then layer in the complex dialogue, choreography, and math (!), and you STEVEN BOYER, “HAND TO GOD” have a major acting feat performed with the Because Boyer embodies Robert Askins’ seeming ease of simple addition. two protagonists—the shy Jason and the demonic Tyrone—so precisely, it’s easy ACTRESS IN A LEADING to forget the latter is a hand puppet. With ROLE IN A PLAY astonishing technical prowess, he reacts as one while voicing the other, playing catharsis GENEVA CARR, “HAND TO GOD” as brilliantly as rage. They’re the two best Carr brings an explosive anger and physical- performances of the season. ity to Margery, the Christian puppet ministry teacher whose son may be possessed by the , devil. Her grief runs so deep it emerges as hys- “” teria, culminating in a violent sex scene with Cooper brought to life a long-held dream to Alex Sharp, “The Curious Incident one of her students, equal parts hilarious and play Bernard Pomerance’s deformed hero John of the Dog in the Night-Time” terrifying. She deserves a hand, too. Merrick; the results were stunning. The actor delivered a carefully crafted performance that , “THE AUDIENCE” felt as emotionally devastating as it was physi- Mirren’s interpretation of Queen Elizabeth II cally transformative. , “” harnesses the coy nature of a woman who has Can anyone play haughty better than Nighy? no political power on paper but garners respect BEN MILES, “WOLF HALL The veteran actor graces the stage with his through sheer diligence and . The English PARTS ONE & TWO” signature bluster, as befits restaurateur Tom: actor won an Oscar for her 2006 portrayal of As the slippery “blacksmith’s son” Thomas highfalutin, mercenary bordering on cruel, the British monarch in “The Queen,” and now Cromwell, Miles grounds this sweeping his- undeniably charming. Even as his cold conser- proves she’s more than capable of earning a torical epic with a humanity so profound, the vatism dominates the story, Nighy’s fleeting Tony to match. cavernous Winter Garden Theatre becomes warmth turns a pompous character into a real, downright intimate. Is the man seductive? multidimensional man. , Dangerous? Aching with grief? Yes, yes, and “” yes. Just as there’s no one who can stand in ALEX SHARP, “THE CURIOUS INCIDENT Moss brought an endearing intensity to art Cromwell’s way, there’s nothing this actor OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME” historian Heidi Holland in this revival of Wendy

can’t do. For sheer physicality, not many can best Sharp Wasserstein’s ode to feminism. Oscillating MARCUS JOAN HAYNES JOHN

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between girlish naiveté and stubborn intel- audience in on his secret—his love for younger TONY YAZBECK, “” ligence over the three decades of the play, men—while hiding his true self from his family. Yazbeck anchors—no pun intended—John she encapsulated the protagonist’s evolving His wrenching final song, “Edges of the World,” Rando’s spirited revival as Gabey, a sailor on relationship with herself and with other women is a tour de force. 24-hour leave in NYC searching for love and through times of redefined norms and free love. adventure; the first-time Tony nominee earns ROBERT FAIRCHILD, the recognition by kicking up his heels, belting CAREY MULLIGAN, “SKYLIGHT” “AN AMERICAN IN PARIS” ballads, and giving one helluva performance. Mulligan is fearless. The stirring Fairchild proves he’s a true triple threat revival in which she stars proves it; as Kyra, a as the titular expat Jerry Mulligan in this ACTRESS IN A LEADING worn-down schoolteacher in a crummy apart- movie-to-Broadway adaptation. Stepping into ROLE IN A MUSICAL ment, Mulligan bares her soul in stretches of Gene Kelly’s dance shoes is no easy task, but silence and stillness, daring you to look away. Fairchild brings his own charisma and bravado KRISTIN CHENOWETH, She’s also a keen listener—her connections with to the character. Plus, his gorgeous pas de deux “ON THE TWENTIETH CENTURY” scene partners are at once believable and con- with fellow nominee Leanne Cope is goose Broadway’s funniest and most fabulous diva has stantly surprising. bumps–inducing. found the role of a lifetime in Betty Comden and Adolph Green’s madcap operetta. As glamorous , “CONSTELLATIONS” BRIAN D’ARCY JAMES, Lily Garland (née the gruff Bronx broad Mildred Sixty-five scenes in 68 minutes is a mas- “SOMETHING ROTTEN!” Plotka), Chenoweth is a raging hurricane of sive undertaking for an actor, yet Wilson’s Aspiring playwright Nick Bottom might live comedic force; her audience is enraptured, Broadway debut opposite in ’s shadow, but his delighted, putty in this legend’s hands. glided impeccably between melancholic, personifier James has no trouble whatsoever enamored, enraged, and playful. She built and stealing the spotlight—and in an ensemble LEANNE COPE, “AN AMERICAN IN PARIS” dismantled whole worlds, tackling multiverses, where each cast member who enters stage left This English Royal Ballet dancer-turned- complex physics theories, mortality, and love; is wackier than the one exiting stage right, actor puts her first-rate training to use in her it’s the ultimate actor’s exercise and Wilson that’s no easy task. Broadway debut as timid Lise Dassin, the nailed it. stunning Parisian ballerina torn between a KEN WATANABE, “” relationship with the titular American and sacri- ACTOR IN A LEADING With a role so easily reducible to myopic ficing his love for the family who saved her life. ROLE IN A MUSICAL brutishness, Watanabe manages to lend a vulnerability to the King of Siam. While , “FUN HOME” , “FUN HOME” not as vocally strong as his co-stars, the As cartoonist Alison Bechdel, the show’s nar- Handed the daunting challenge of playing actor makes up for it with an air of regality, rator, Malone spends much of “Fun Home” on funeral home owner and patriarch Bruce which provides a solid focal point to this the outskirts, sketching scenes portrayed by

JOAN MARCUS JOAN HAYNES JOHN Bechdel, Cerveris does so with ease, letting the lavish spectacle. younger versions of her character. Then, in one

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0604 FEATURE 1 V04.indd 19 6/2/15 11:44 AM and relentlessly pursues his succession of brides, it’s obvious this man has the charisma and gravitas required to rule—both England and the stage.

MICAH STOCK, “IT’S ONLY A PLAY” In a starry cast including such inveterate scene stealers as and Megan Mullally, the real star is the rube coat check clerk who steals the whole damn show. Gloriously ear- nest amid the cynicism and name-calling of Terrence McNally’s revival, Stock proves you don’t have to be mean to be funny—or get noticed. ACTRESS IN A FEATURED ROLE IN A PLAY

ANNALEIGH ASHFORD, “YOU CAN’T TAKE IT WITH YOU” Standing out in a tight-knit ensemble of 19 is something only a performer of Ashford’s Helen Mirren and Richard McCabe, “The Audience” caliber can do. As younger sister and aspiring ballerina Essie Sycamore, the actor delivered hilarious one-liners while prancing across the stage. Essie’s deluded dreams might not get her very far, but they’ve done wonders for the of the most stirring moments in musical theater K. TODD FREEMAN, “AIRLINE HIGHWAY” charming Ashford. history, she steps in to deliver the climactic Freeman embodies the definition of charisma. “Telephone Wire” and leaves not a dry eye in Sure, he’s clad in glittery tops and a fabulous , the house. wig as Sissy Na Na, the genderless survivor and “THE ELEPHANT MAN” leader of the Hummingbird Motel’s family of The role of Mrs. Kendal practically cries out for KELLI O’HARA, “THE KING AND I” outcasts throwing one last party. But some inner overplaying; she invariably speaks in delicious Six-time Tony nominee (and zero-time winner!) light draws your eye wherever he goes; he’s a epigrams until her final, heartbreaking O’Hara draws on equal parts tenderness and fierce, commanding, and irresistible presence. moments. But Clarkson took a flashy role and brazen ferocity to play the maternal English humanized it, making the one-liners seem as teacher hired to instruct the royal children of RICHARD MCCABE, “THE AUDIENCE” quizzical as quippy and making her final scene Siam. Well-versed in seamlessly shifting gears, McCabe brings an inherent likeability to Harold all the more wrenching for it. she gives an emotionally wrought performance Wilson, the bumbling yet charming ’60s- and magnified by her sublime vocal delivery. ’70s-era prime minister of the U.K. His play- LYDIA LEONARD, “WOLF HALL ful rapport with Mirren’s Queen Elizabeth II PARTS ONE & TWO” , “” reveals the necessary but often unseen human- Before her husband accuses her of witchcraft When Rivera is greeted with gales of applause ity that drives both the political sphere and this and orders her execution, Leonard’s Anne during her entrance in and Fred sumptuous production. Boleyn makes for a deliciously watchable Ebb’s haunting musical, it isn’t just because character, as droll as she is stubborn. “Pretty, she’s an octogenarian stage legend on her last ALESSANDRO NIVOLA, pretty, pretty. Empty, empty, empty,” she Broadway outing. This triple threat is on top “THE ELEPHANT MAN” quips, reducing her brother to nothingness of her game, imbuing Claire Zachanassian John Merrick is the title figure of the play, with a magnificent shrug. Shame about with equal parts malice, romance, and but Nivola served as the production’s beating the beheading. breathtaking elegance. heart as the conflicted doctor who takes Merrick under his wing while simultaneously , “HAND TO GOD” ACTOR IN A FEATURED exploiting him. Merrick’s life was a painful one, Stiles may spend only one scene embodying ROLE IN A PLAY but Nivola’s Treves served as the audience’s her character Jessica’s hand puppet, but what surrogate, ultimately making us all complicit in she does with it sure leaves an impression—and MATTHEW BEARD, “SKYLIGHT” his well-intentioned sins. can’t be repeated in print. The actor’s deadpan Beard makes the most of his two relatively brief delivery is more than just a spot-on comic scenes bookending “Skylight,” playing the son , “WOLF HALL device; it also imbues that final scene with of Nighy’s character and echoing the actor’s PARTS ONE & TWO” unexpected poignancy. mannerisms with aplomb. He plants himself Those who consider Henry VIII a vain, vicious with a foot in both childishness and adulthood, psychopath should see Parker’s take on the , “AIRLINE HIGHWAY” and capably carries the play’s touching execution-happy king. Even as he pushes Like the band of rundown New Orleans mis-

conclusion—it’ll leave a lump in your throat. to separate the church from papal authority fits with which she shares the stage, White MARCUS JOAN “AIRLINE HIGHWAY” AND “ON THE TWENTIETH CENTURY”: JOAN MARCUS

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0604 FEATURE 1 V04.indd 20 6/2/15 11:44 AM lays bare her character’s flaws as much as her , strengths. Tanya the pill-popping prostitute is, “AN AMERICAN IN PARIS” in this masterful performer’s hands, the most Playing frequent comedic relief as Adam compelling and perhaps most tragic of Lisa Hochberg, Uranowitz brings more than D’’s freewheeling free spirits. loudmouthed cynicism to the stage as a second American living in post–World War ACTOR IN A FEATURED II Paris. Despite being down on his luck in ROLE IN A MUSICAL the love department, Uranowitz’s piano man exudes a careful hope that reflects the , musical’s tone. “SOMETHING ROTTEN!” Before Borle enters as William Shakespeare, , it’s easy to cheer as his rival sings, “God, I hate “AN AMERICAN IN PARIS” Shakespeare!”—but surely not after. The Tony As Henri Baurel, von Essen capably tackles the winner’s slimy, narcissistic take on the Bard (all-too-familiar) struggles of the repressed comes off more lovely (and more hilarious) than actor with unsupportive parents. The dashing a summer’s day. Just try to take your eyes off triple threat delivers well-timed moments those swiveling hips. of restraint followed by unabashed pizzazz, making for a lively portrayal of the high-society ANDY KARL, “ON THE wannabe performer. TWENTIETH CENTURY” Aboard a train headed from Chicago to New ACTRESS IN A FEATURED York, Karl delivers side-splitting physical com- ROLE IN A MUSICAL Andy Karl, “On the edy as Bruce Granit, the blockhead boyfriend Twentieth Century” of Chenoweth’s Hollywood starlet. Pratfalls, , “” outrageous expressions, doors slammed in his The steadfast moral compass of this face—the works. And did you see those biceps? squeaky-clean revival is Tony winner Clark as Mamita, grandmother to the titular young Bechdel, Kuhn’s evocative performance is , “SOMETHING ROTTEN!” woman. She proves a wonderful ensemble laced with intricacies. Constantly burying her Oscar may be playing a second-rate soothsayer member during classic numbers such as “The knowledge of her husband’s sexuality, the actor (named Thomas Nostradamus!), but as a Night They Invented Champagne,” but shines expertly unravels throughout the course of the performer he’s at the top of the class. Helming brightest in her revealing bravura of a solo, show, making each move a can’t-miss moment the show-stopping number “A Musical”—a “Say a Prayer.” in character development. tribute to the genre—Oscar reminds audiences why both the art form and his talent are , “FUN HOME” , “FUN HOME” indisputable delights. As this family musical’s matriarch, Helen Remember this one’s name. As Young Alison Bechdel, 11-year-old Lucas delivers a performance with a sophistication and maturity that some actors quadruple her age are still struggling to achieve. From lighthearted numbers to the more serious, life-defining moments in Bechdel’s childhood, Lucas depicts each with stunning artistry.

RUTHIE ANN MILES, “THE KING AND I” Miles never reduces Lady Thiang, the matriarch of the Siamese royal family, to the envious wife archetype; instead she taps into her character’s unshakable commitment to her husband, children, and country, giving audiences more reasons to love the actor’s graceful, gratifying moments onstage.

EMILY SKEGGS, “FUN HOME” Tackling Alison Bechdel’s college-era experi- ences—from realizing she’s gay to losing her virginity to coming out to her parents—can’t be easy. But Skeggs, making a strong Broadway Julie White, “Airline Highway” debut, pulls it off. And really, anyone who can make adolescence appealing again deserves all

JOAN MARCUS JOAN “AIRLINE HIGHWAY” AND “ON THE TWENTIETH CENTURY”: JOAN MARCUS the accolades in the world. •

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0604 FEATURE 1 V04.indd 21 6/2/15 11:44 AM The Real Tony Winners Every year there is a Tony telecast performance that becomes iconic. We asked five current nominees for their personal favorites

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amazing when he hosted the Tonys. He’s the guy who made it young again; he made it new. I think he attracted a whole new audience. When I saw [his opening musical number] I was, like, Jesus, Doogie Howser is amazing. He pays homage to everything! I just think he’s astounding.” MAX VON ESSEN BEST FEATURED ACTOR IN A MUSICAL, “AN AMERICAN IN PARIS” “There are two. One is, because I grew up around the time ‘Dreamgirls’ was out, that was one of the first I ever saw. So I mean, come on, Jennifer Holliday. And this one, I don’t know how obscure it is but I just love it: and Lorna Luft did this whole medley. It was like those old-school medleys from variety shows. Liza was hosting, and it was the big opening number or something; she and Lorna sang ‘Sisters,’ ‘If Mama Was Married’ from ‘,’ ‘Not While I’m Around’—it’s wild. They both have such incredible voices and they were opens the 65th annual Tonys just nailing it. It’s really fun.” JULIE WHITE JOSHUA BERGASSE anymore. You understand the full context BEST FEATURED ACTRESS IN A PLAY, BEST CHOREOGRAPHY, “ON THE TOWN” of that number and it’s just astonishing and “AIRLINE HIGHWAY” “I loved the [2013] ‘Pippin’ performance towering work. But personally, I’ll never forget “Has everyone said Jennifer Holliday singing because of the mix of the fantasy and the when I was just doing theater as a hobby and ‘And I Am Telling You’? Oh my God. You go acrobats; I thought it was really well done. I didn’t realize you could do it for a living, my back and watch it because you’re, like, What is One performance a little further back I really mom called me in to watch the tambourine hat happening?! What is happening? That clawing! enjoyed was ‘Spring Awakening.’ I thought it number from ‘Will Rogers’ Follies.’ That was It looks like she’s going to bite him. She’s eat- was really powerful. I was such a huge fan of my first glimpse of Broadway on television. ing him. I mean, I just got goose bumps a little that show and that music that I just got goose Being blown away by a production number, I’ll bit. So crazy. Also, doing bumps watching them perform.” never forget it.” ‘Rose’s Turn.’ Also, ’s last musical was called ‘The Big Deal.’ There was a group CHRISTIAN BORLE GENEVA CARR dance number at the end of the first act that BEST FEATURED ACTOR IN A MUSICAL, BEST ACTRESS IN A LEADING ROLE IN was so unbelievable that people would stand “SOMETHING ROTTEN!” A PLAY, “HAND TO GOD” up, applaud, and make them do it again. They “I am in awe of the ‘Dreamgirls’ performance; “Neil Patrick Harris is my celebrity crush. I performed that number at the Tonys. And it’s the fact that it exists as a whole piece, that realize he doesn’t even play on my team, but I grainy, it’s bad quality, but it’s unbelievable to

it didn’t get cut down—we just can’t do that think he’s the most gifted performer. He was see it.” • YOUTUBE

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MO BRADY AND NIKKA GRAFF LANZARONE like to think of Broadway as a pocket watch. “It’s very beautiful from the outside and you can appreciate its artistry, and inside are the gears and mechanisms that make it work,” says Brady. As co-creators and co-hosts of popular podcast the Ensemblist, he and Lanzarone have made it their business to explore and explain the behind-the-scenes mechanics of the Great White Way once every two weeks. In other words, they aim “to open that pocket watch.” Specifically, the podcast focuses on an often-overlooked facet of the big Broadway musical: ensembles. As its name suggests, the Ensemblist has created both a platform to champion musical theater’s unsung heroes and a growing community of some of the best triple threats working today. Lanzarone likens their show to WNYC’s sci- Mo Brady and Nikka Graff Lanzarone of the Ensemblist ence program Radiolab, but for theater geeks. “We’re doing it to change the conversation today about what it means to be a working without a best ensemble,” says Brady, point- artist right now,” she says. Mixing in-depth ing out that the Obie and Awards “You don’t get a best interviews with peppy original music, the already include the category. show spotlights particular aspects of the work It’s too late to add such an accolade to this musical without a best required to be a Broadway ensemble member. year’s Tonys, but the two will be live-tweeting A recent episode featuring three Broadway the June 7 ceremony with ensemble-related ensemble.” —MO BRADY understudies provides a comprehensive guide facts and tidbits @TheEnsemblist. It’s been to the intricacies of being a swing; another an excellent year for large Broadway compa- asks composers Lin-Manuel Miranda, Lynn nies, they say. “,” “On the Town,” hours. [Potential collaborators] have to be Ahrens, and Stephen Flaherty about writing for “Honeymoon in Vegas,” and “An American in with you, way more than with that character. ensembles. Paris” gave their casts plenty to do; Brady and Being somebody who’s easier to be with comes Students and early-career theater types can Lanzarone revisited those musicals multiple across in an audition room as much as a perfor- tune in at theensemblist.com or by subscribing times. “If you go and see a show again, you can mance.... I should probably take my own advice on iTunes and other podcast services to pick up pick somebody out and follow their journey,” more often!” that insider knowledge. “The best place to learn Lanzarone says. Brady agrees, adding that great “Know what makes you special and you don’t is on the job,” Brady says. “But the second best ensembles help give audiences a strong sense of have to try to be somebody else,” says Brady. place is us!” place, detailing a fully lived-in world. “Young people may not have a lot of profes- As working actors who have performed in When it comes to acting know-how, Brady sional experience, but they have a lot to bring many an ensemble themselves, the co-creators and Lanzarone have soaked up plenty of practi- to the table. believe today’s industry is biased toward cal advice recording their episodes, which will “Calm the fuck down,” he adds. “It’s all principal roles. They have been outspoken soon number 50. Their No. 1 recommenda- gonna be fine.” proponents of a Tony Award that recognizes an tion for the audition room is to be your best, “Yeah,” says Lanzarone. “You’re trying really entire cast, and suggest naming it after actor most positive self. As Lanzarone points out, hard to play pretend for a living. Take the work

KEVIN THOMAS GARCIA Harvey Evans. “You don’t get a best musical “You’ll only play a character for x number of seriously, not yourself.” •

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Untitled-7 1 6/2/15 11:20 AM Home Sweet Heaven At the Actors Home, older performers and theater professionals find a like-minded community

By Ruthie Fierberg

IF YOU ASK ACTOR SKIPP LYNCH (“BLUE The staff—some of whom have worked at the for me to do,” says Lynch. From outings to the Steel,” “Tonight at 8:30”) if he’d ever thought Home for decades—provides such top-notch to cabarets by outside he would end up living at the Actors Home, care that it feels like family. “Even though we performers, the Home engages with the he’ll tell you, “Never.” Lynch, 75, lived in his all go home at night, I feel like I’m going home current theatrical landscape. Perhaps most apartment for nearly 40 years. when I go to work, too,” says Lucy Seligson, special are the intergenerational programs. “I’d thought they’d wheel me feet first out the director of social services at the Home. Just a few months ago, students from the front door, but it didn’t happen that way,” he You can also feel camaraderie between the theater arts program at Marymount Manhattan says with a laugh. After losing his eyesight in residents themselves. “In the entertainment College visited to perform their production of 2004, his friends decided he should move to the industry, people’s colleagues sometimes “South Pacific.” Home. While Lynch emphasizes that the transi- become more like their family than their own “I had done ‘South Pacific’ many years ago tion was tough, the man who never thought [actual] family,” says Seligson. “Rather than when I was in the Navy,” says Lynch. Seeing he’d go now describes it as “a perfect fit.” just going to any facility, people think, I’m those young actors, Lynch was “transported.” The Lillian Booth Actors Home of the Actors going to go where I’m really going to know Lucien Coppola, a freshman at Marymount who Fund was founded for entertainment profes- people.” In fact, Seligson witnessed a reunion played the role of Luther Billis, felt honored sionals like Lynch. The Fund’s first home for 25 years in the making when two actors who “to entertain them as they had entertained actors opened its doors in 1902 on Staten Island, had once dated recognized each other at the others for so many years.” More than a N.Y., but the assisted living and nursing facil- Home’s gym. As small as the business is inside performance, the afternoon was an exchange ity now resides in Englewood, N.J. Named in ’s borders, it’s even more intimate of ideas as residents shared their memories 2013 and 2014 as one of U.S. News and World at the Home. and advice with their younger counterparts. Report’s Best Nursing Homes, the Home is The Home prides itself on the continued “We definitely try to find opportunities to use another example of artists taking care of their cultivation of creativity in these artists. One their vast experience and knowledge and [have own via the Fund. resident crafts sculptures from rocks and them] be appreciated for it,” says Seligson. As the award suggests, the Home provides pebbles he finds strewn about the property. The Actors Home is a uniting force between top-quality care for its 124 residents—a list From foot-long canines to Don Quixote on his generations of artists and an integral thread that over the years has included Tony-winning steed, the staff makes it a priority to find a in the fabric of New York’s entertainment director and designer (“The place to house his work. Additionally, Seligson community. As it prepares for expansion, the Wiz”), Tony-winning choreographer Donald and Yalile Alzate, director of recreation, tradition of caring for our artists strengthens. Saddler, and actor Pamela Duncan (“Pony curate programming specifically attuned After all, while Lynch never banked on moving Express”). Not all residents are entertain- to theatrical sensibilities, including “Get in, space must be made for the wave of actors ment professionals; the Home also admits Together With Music,” a weekly show put on by looking forward to it. As frequent visitor and first-degree relatives of industry workers and the residents. Actors Fund President longtime Bergen County residents. “Almost on a daily basis there is something jokes, “I’ve already picked out my room!” • “Rather than just going to any facility, people think, I’m going to go where

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•• Rehearses Aug.-early Sept.; runs Sept. •• Company: The Talking Pictures 10-13 and 17-20 in Jersey City, NJ. Company, LLC. Staff: Chris Eigeman, •• Seeking—Becca Barrington: female, dir.; Alan Hruska, writer; Paul Schnee, NEW YORK 20-35, all ethnicities, awkward, pretty CASTING PICKS casting dir.; Joey Montenarello, casting but doesn’t know it; trying to figure out assoc.; Matthew Glasner, casting asst. what she wants; works at a bookstore. •• Rehearsals begin July 27; runs Sept. Trevor Jones: male, 20-39, all ethnici- OF THE WEEK 9-Oct. 9 in NYC. TRISTATE ties, a charming slacker; plays guitar. BY MICHAEL COUGHLIN •• Seeking—Actress: female, 18+, all eth- Mallory Feng: female, 20-39, Asian, film nicities. Actor: male, 18+, all Chinese-American; talks too much and ‘X-Mas’ ethnicities. wears too much makeup. Alicia Velez: •• Equity Principal Auditions will be held female, 18-39, Hispanic, sexy and char- Seth Rogen & Joseph Gordon- June 12 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (lunch, 1-2 ismatic; works as an escort. John Levitt star in Sony Pictures tale p.m.) at Pearl Studios NYC “500”, 500 PLAYS Malver: male, 45-60, all ethnicities, of Christmas party decadence Eighth Ave., 4th Fl., NYC. And June 15 leading a life of quiet desperation; from 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. (lunch, 1-2 ‘A Midsummer Night’s works as a high-school teacher. p.m.) at Actors’ Equity Association NYC Dream’ •• Auditions will be held by tv Audition Center, 165 W. 46th St., 16th •• Casting the Gallery Players’ EQUITY appt. June 20, June 22 and ‘The Girlfriend Experience’ fl., NYC. EPA Rules are in effect. A mon- upcoming production of “A June 23 at Merseles Studios, Starz! seeks pool party guests itor will be provided. Midsummer Night’s Dream” by NOTICES 339-345 Newark Ave., Jersey •• Prepare a short, contemporary mono- William Shakespeare. Producer City, NJ, 07302. in Chicago for the series based logue not to exceed one-two minutes. states: “This is an Equity Showcase •• For an audition appointment, on the Steven Soderbergh film Bring pix & resumes, stapled together. production, approval pending.” email your resume and headshot to •• Pays: $577/wk. Equity Off Broadway •• Company: Gallery Players. Staff: [email protected] and casting person- Contract. Dominic Cuskern, prod.; Laura nel will contact you. musicals Livingston, dir. •• Travel compensation provided. ‘A Little Night Music’ ‘Letters From a Window in the •• Rehearsals begin June 14 (eves. and Boston’s Huntington Theatre Sky’ weekends at the theater); runs July ‘Fading Light’ Company seeks Equity •• Casting one role in “Letters From a 16-Aug. 2 in Brooklyn, NY. •• Casting “Fading Light,” a 95-minute Window in the Sky.” •• Seeking—Theseus: male, 40-65, all eth- dramatic play. submissions for the Sondheim •• Company: The Creative Place nicities, Duke of Athens. Egeus: male, •• Company: Martin Tanner Productions. standard running this fall International. Staff: Mary Jane Hansen, 45-69, all ethnicities, father to Hermia. Staff: Herman Johansen, writer-dir. writer; Tereza Andersson, dir. Starveling: male, 18-32, all ethnicities, •• Rehearsals begin last week of July; per- •• Rehearses June 29-July 8; runs July 9, a tailor; should be very thin. Snout: forms Aug. 14-30 (five performances) at stage 10, 11, and 12 and Oct. 15, 16, 17, and 18 male, 18-39, all ethnicities, a tinker. the NYC Fringe Festival in NYC. ‘Always, Patsy Cline’ in Saratoga Springs, NY. Fairies, Moth, Mustardseed. •• Seeking—Samuel: male, 40-52, all eth- San Francisco & L.A. auditions •• Seeking—Equity Female Actor: female, Peaseblossom, Cobweb: males & nicities. Nora: female, 40-52, all ethnic- will be held to cast the legend 18+, all ethnicities, energetic, creative. females, 11-22, all ethnicities, servants ities. Lillian: female, 60-72, all •• Equity Principal Auditions will be held to Titania. Fairies, Moth, ethnicities. Albert: male, 40-49, all herself and the role of fan/ June 15 from 1-7 p.m. (by appointment) Mustardseed. Peaseblossom, ethnicities. friend Louise Seger at National Museum of Dance, 99 S. Cobweb: males & females, 12-20, all •• Auditions will be held by appt. Broadway, Riggi Theater, Saratoga ethnicities, servants to Titania. June 13 in NYC. Springs, NY. A monitor will not be pro- •• Auditions will be held June 7 from 2-5 •• For an audition appointment, email musicals vided. The producer will run all aspects p.m. at Gallery Players, 199 14th St., submissions to fadinglightnyc@gmail. ‘Cuba Libre’ of this audition. Brooklyn, NY, 11215. com with “Actor & [Role]” in the subject L.A. singers & dancers sought •• For an audition appointment, Equity •• Prepare a one-minute verse mono- line. Submissions deadline is June 8. members email [email protected]. for Artists Repertory Theatre’s logue from any Shakespeare play. Callbacks will be held June 15. Equity members without appointments •• Equity Basic Showcase Code, approval •• Equity Showcase-NY FringeNYC sti- production in Portland, OR seen as time permits. Indicate the show pending. pend. Last year’s stipend amount: for which you are requesting an $400. appointment. Bring headshot and ‘American Dreamers’ •• Auditions will be held by appt. June 13 resume. Sides will be provided for the •• Casting Jersey City Theater Center’s ‘Hard Day’s Night’ in NYC. auditions. For more info., contact upcoming world premiere of •• Casting “Hard Day’s Night.” •• For consideration, email harddays- Artistic director Patricia Snyder at “American Dreamers” by Lia Romeo. ••Company: Lot in Life Productions. [email protected] with “Actor” [email protected]. Synopsis: “American Dreamers” is an Staff: Vicki Vodrey, writer; Samantha and the role you are submitting for in •• Pays: $222/wk. Equity SPT Cat. 2 exciting new comedy about a younger Tella, dir. the subject line. Callbacks will be held Contract. generation of Americans trying to fol- •• Rehearsals begin late July; runs Aug. June 15. Submissions deadline is June low their dreams--or, at least, figure 14-30 in Kansas City, MO. 8. ‘Long Day’s Journey Into Night’ out what they are--and find happiness, •• Seeking—Kelly Kelly: female, 17, all •• Equity Showcase-NY Code. •• Casting Eugene O’Neill’s “Long Day’s financial security, and true love in our ethnicities. Kate Kelly: female, 40, all Journey Into Night.” money-, fame-, and sex-obsessed ethnicities. Ken Kelly: male, 40-49, all ‘Laugh It Up’ •• Company: Roundabout Theatre society. ethnicities. Kirby Kelly: female, 16, all •• Seeking Equity actors for two available Company in association with Ryan •• Company: Jersey City Theater Center, ethnicities. Jason: male, 30, all roles in “Laugh It Up.” Note: Audition Murphy. Staff: Jonathan Kent, dir.; Jim Inc. Staff: Olga Levina, artistic dir. ethnicities. location is different for each day. Carnahan & Carrie Gardner, casting.

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•• Rehearsals begin Feb. 23, 2016; runs and effort throughout the audition pro- Telephone Guy: male, 20-29, all ethnic- by her loser boyfriend. So they do what Mar. 31-July 17 at the American Airlines cess, allowing actors to leave once their ities. Sammy: male, 30-39, all any reasonable egghead brother and Theatre in NY. audition is finished. A follow-up list ethnicities. sister would do and go on an Asian •• Seeking—Jamie Tyrone: male, 30-39, indicating which theaters expressed •• Equity Principal Auditions will be held Freedom Tour! Traveling from

all ethnicities. Cathleen: female, 20-29, interest in your work will be posted on June 11 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (lunch, California to China, “Tiger Style” PLAYS all ethnicities. the website shortly after the auditions 1:30-2:30 p.m.) at Pearl Studios NYC embraces the inner slacker and the •• Equity Principal Auditions will be held are concluded. Equity performers can “500”, 500 8th Ave., 12th Flr., NYC. EPA outer tiger parent in all of us. June 10 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (lunch, select their time of auditions, and orga- Rules are in effect. A monitor will be •• Company: Alliance Theatre. Staff: 1:30-2:30 p.m.) at Pearl Studios NYC nizers will try to accommodate all provided. Susan Booth, artistic dir.; Moritz von “519”, 519 8th Ave., 12th fl., NYC. requests, but cannot guarantee they •• Prepare a song you sing well. Bring Stuelpnagel, dir.; Mike Lew, writer; •• Sides will be provided at the auditions. will be met. Non-Equity performers sheet music; accompanist provided. Harriet Bass, casting.

Bring picture and resume. Note: The must enter a lottery process, and sub- Bring pix & resumes, stapled together. •• Rehearsals begin Sept. 1; runs Oct. 7-18 MUSICALS roles of Mary Tyrone (Jessica Lange), missions are due by July 10. •• Pays: $593/wk. Equity Off-Broadway in Atlanta, GA. James Tyrone Sr. (Gabriel Byrne) and •• Pay depends on production. Note: To Contract. •• Seeking—Jenny: male, 30-36, Asian. Edmund Tyrone (John Gallagher, Jr.) defray the cost of printing the book for ••Auditions will be held by appt. June 10 have been cast. theater representatives, some fees may ‘The Diary of Anne Frank’ in NYC. •• Pays $1345/wk. Equity LORT Non-Rep apply. •• Casting “The Diary of Anne Frank.” •• For consideration, mail picture and A+ Contract. ••Company: Shakespeare Theatre of New resume to Harriet Bass Casting, 648 ‘Other People’s Money’ Jersey. Staff: Joseph Discher, dir. Broadway, #912, New York, NY 10012. ‘Lysistrata’ •• Seeking Equity actors for five avail- •• Rehearsals begin Sept. 15; runs Oct. Mark submissions: “Tiger Style/AEA •• Casting Aristophones’ “Lysistrata.” able roles in “Other People’s Money.” 17-Nov. 21 in Madison, NJ. Self Submit.” Seeking submissions from ••Company: The Faux-Real Theatre •• Company: The Creative Place •• Seeking—Anne Frank: female, 16-20, Equity members only via this posting. Company. Staff: Mark Greenfield, artis- International. Staff: Jerry Sterner, all ethnicities. Otto Frank: male, 45-49, Equity members must submit them- tic dir./dir. writer; William Snyder, dir. all ethnicities. Edith Frank: female, selves directly in order to be considered •• Rehearsals begin this July; runs •• Rehearses Aug. 3-12; runs Aug. 13, 14, 40-45, all ethnicities. Mr. Van Daan: (no agent submissions). August-September in various outdoor 15, and 16 in Saratoga Springs, NY. male, 40-49, all ethnicities. Mrs. Van •• Pays: $836/wk. min. Equity LORT B and indoor venues. •• Seeking—William Coles: male, 44-47, Daan: female, 40-49, all ethnicities. Non-Rep Contract. •• Seeking—All Lead & Ensemble Roles: all ethnicities. Andrew Jorgenson: Peter Van Daan: male, 16-18, all ethnici- males & females, 15+, all ethnicities, the male, 68, all ethnicities. Bea Sullivan: ties. Mr. Dussel: male, 50-59, all work is ensemble-based, there are one female, 60-69, all ethnicities. Lawrence ethnicities. or two leads, but all of the actors are on Garfinkle: male, 40, all ethnicities. •• Auditions will be held by appt. June 15 stage, visible and busy for the entire 80 Kate Sullivan: female, 34-37, all in NYC. MUSICALS minute show, seeking actors diverse in ethnicities. •• Email picture/resume ASAP to cast- age, ethnicity and physical type. •• Equity Principal Auditions will be held [email protected] with the name ‘A Little Night Music’ Especially interested in actors who June 16 from 1-7 p.m. (by appointment) of the role and “AEA Self-Submission” •• Casting “A Little Night Music.” move well. Singing and playing an at National Museum of Dance, 99 S. as the subject line. No calls. Equity ••Company: Huntington Theatre instrument also a plus, but not Broadway, Riggi Theater, Saratoga Members submitting must submit Company. Staff: Peter DuBois, dir.; necessary. Springs, NY. A monitor will not be pro- themselves directly in order to be con- Hugh Wheeler, book; Stephen •• Seeking submissions from NY. vided. The producer will run all aspects sidered via this posting (no agent Sondheim, music-lyrics; Alaine ••For an audition appointment, submit of this audition. submissions). Alldaffer, casting dir.; Lisa Donadio, short cover letter, headshot, and •• For an audition appointment, Equity •• Pays: $700/wk. Equity LORT Non-Rep assoc. casting dir. resume to [email protected]. Note: members email [email protected]. Contract. •• Rehearsals begin Aug. 18; Actors who have worked with the com- Indicate the show for which you are begin Sept. 11; runs Sept. 16-Oct. 11 in pany before should contact the director requesting an appointment. Equity ‘The Underpants’ Boston, MA. directly (no contact info given). members without appointments seen •• Casting “The Underpants.” Seeking a •• Seeking—Fredrik Egerman: male, •• Pays $20 honorarium/performance. as time permits. Bring headshot and strong and playful acting company: 40-60, all ethnicities. Count Carl- Producers plan to apply for Equity resume. Sides will be provided for the actors who are precise with language, Magnus Malcolm: male, 35-50, all eth- Showcase Code. auditions. For more info., contact skilled with physical comedy, and nicities. Mrs. Nordstrom: female, 35-50, Artistic Director Patricia Snyder at excellent with dialects. all ethnicities. New Jersey Theatre Alliance [email protected]. •• Company: Syracuse Stage. Staff: Tim •• Auditions will be held by appt. June 8 •• Seeking submissions for New Jersey •• Pays: $222/wk. Equity SPT Cat. 1 Bond, artistic dir.; Bill Fennelly, dir.; in NYC. Theatre Alliance (NJTA), the service Contract. Carl Sternheim, writer; Steve Martin, •• For consideration, mail picture and organization for the state’s professional adaptation; Harriet Bass, casting. resume to Lisa Donadio, c/o (Actor’s Equity) theaters. Note: Not all ‘The Band’s Visit’ •• Rehearsals begin Sept. 22; runs Oct. Playwrights Horizons, 416 W. 42nd St., Alliance member theaters participate in •• Seeking Equity actors who are good 23-Nov. 8 in Syracuse, NY. Little Night Music/AEA, New York, NY these auditions and there will not be a singers for various roles in “The Band’s •• Seeking—Theo Maske: male, 34-49, 10036. Mark submissions: “A Little confirmed list of participating theaters Visit.” Caucasian. Louise Maske: female, Night Music/AEA Self Submit.” Seeking until about a week before the auditions. •• Company: Atlantic Theater Company. 20-30, Caucasian. submissions from Equity members only •• Company: New Jersey Theatre Staff: Eran Kolirin, screenplay of film; •• Auditions will be held by appt. June 15 via this posting. Equity members must Alliance. Staff: Robert Carr, dir. of pro- , book; David Yazbeck, in NYC. submit themselves directly in order to grams and services. music & lyrics; Harold Prince, dir.; Neil •• For consideration, mail picture and be considered (no agent submissions). •• Rehearsal and performance dates Pepe, artistic dir.; McRae, assoc. resume to Harriet Bass Casting, 648 The following roles have been cast (do depend on the production throughout artistic dir.; Abigail Katz, dir. of new Broadway, #912, New York, NY 10012. not submit): Haydn Gwynne (Desiree); New Jersey. play development. Mark submissions: “The Underpants/ Lauren Molina (Countess Charlotte •• Seeking—Actors: males & females, 10+, •• Rehearsals begin Apr. 12, 2016; tech AEA Self Submit.” Seeking submissions Malcolm). all ethnicities. rehearsal May 12 & 18, 2016; previews from Equity members only via this •• Pays: $836/wk. plus travel and hous- •• Auditions will be held by appt. Aug. 17 begin May 19, 2016; runs June 6-July 24, posting. Equity members must submit ing. Equity LORT B Non-Rep Contract. from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (Equity performers) 2016 (including possible ext.) in NYC. themselves directly in order to be con- and Aug. 18 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (non- •• Seeking—Tewfiq: male, 50-59, all eth- sidered (no agent submissions). ‘Gypsy’ Equity performers) in New Brunswick, nicities. Haled: male, 20-29, all ethnici- •• Pays: $776/wk. min. (theater paying •• Casting “Gypsy.” NJ. ties. Simon: male, 40-49, all ethnicities. above min.). Equity LORT C Non-Rep ••Company: Harbor Lights Theater •• Registration will be done online, and Camal: 20-39, all ethnicities. Iman: n/a, Contract. Company. Staff: Tamara Jenkins, exec. can be found on the NJTA website 20-49, all ethnicities. Makram: 20-49, artistic dir.; Jay Montgomery, co-artis- (www.njtheatrealliance.org) under all ethnicities. Fausi: 20-49, all ethnici- ‘Tiger Style’ tic dir.; Bill Castellino, dir.; Donna “Artists & Professionals/Annual ties. Dina: female, 25-39, all ethnicities. •• Casting the world premiere of “Tiger D’ermilio, musical dir. Combined Auditions.” At registration, Itzik: male, 20-39, all ethnicities. Iris: Style.” Synopsis: Star students and •• Rehearsals begin July 14; runs Aug. NJTA will require you to submit your female, 20-39, all ethnicities. Avrum: squabbling siblings Albert and Jennifer 7-16 in Staten Island, NY. headshot and resume digitally in male, 18+, all ethnicities. Lea: 18+, all Chen used to represent the pinnacle of •• Seeking—Louise: female, 18+, all eth- advance of your audition. Headshots ethnicities. Papi: male, 20-29, all eth- adolescent achievement. But when it nicities. June: female, 18+, all ethnici- and resumes will be placed in a booklet nicities. Zelger: male, 20-29, all ethnici- comes to adulthood, they’re epic fail- ties. Herbie: male, 18+, all ethnicities. that will be distributed to the theater ties. Julia: female, 20-29, all ethnicities. ures. Albert’s just been passed up for Tulsa: male, 18+, all ethnicities. Dainty representatives attending to save time Anna: female, 20-29, all ethnicities. promotion and Jennifer’s been dumped June: female, 8-14, all ethnicities.

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Young Louise: female, 10-14, all ethnic- ‘Mamma Mia!’ Non-Equity Nat’l possessions or strings. Good-natured, runs July 10-Sept. 20 in NYC. ities. Tessie Tura: female, 18+, all eth- Tour always ready for adventure. Funny, •• Seeking—’’Dapper’’ Male Dancer/ nicities. Mazzeppa: female, 18+, all •• Seeking nonunion singers for the preferably a big or imposing man. Actor Singers Who Play Piano: male, 20-39, ethnicities. Electra: female, 18+, all national tour of “Mamma Mia!” with who sings. Harry is 35-45, may be all ethnicities. ethnicities. book by Catherine Johnson, music & Sophie’s father. British financier, •• Equity Principal Auditions will be held •• Equity Principal Auditions will be held lyrics by Björn Ulvaeus & Benny wealthy, buttoned-up, and conserva- June 12 from 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. June 8 from 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. (lunch, Andersson, additional material by tive but trying to reconnect with his (lunch, 1-2 p.m.) at Actors’ Equity 1-2 p.m.) at Actors’ Equity Association Martin Koch and some songs written by freer, youthful self. Must be able to do a Association NYC Audition Center, 165 NYC Audition Center, 165 W. 46th St., Stig Anderson. The songs of the pop very convincing English accent. Also an West 46th St., 16th fl., NYC, 10036. EPA 16th fl., NYC, 10036. EPA Rules are in group ABBA provide the score for this actor who sings. High baritone, tenor. Rules are in effect. A monitor will be effect. A monitor will be provided. romantic comedy that contrasts the •• Auditions will be held June 11 from 10 provided.

MUSICALS •• Bring pix & resumes, stapled together. dreams and desires of a young woman a.m.-6 p.m. at Pearl Studios, 519 8th •• Prepare a short song to accompany Prepare a song in the style of the show. about to become a bride with those of Ave., 12th fl., NYC. yourself on the piano in an uptempo, Bring sheet music; accompanist pro- her mother, a free spirit of the 70s who •• To sign up for an audition, visit www. Broadway style. vided. For more info, visit www.hltc. never married. “Mamma Mia!” takes signupgenius.com/ •• For more info, visit www.cardinalthe- org. Note: The role of Mama Rose has place at a taverna on a Greek island. go/20f0b48aba72ea6f85-mamma. No atricals.com. already been cast. •• Company: Work Light Productions. unoffical list will be accepted. There •• Pays $78/show; $16/hr. reh. (pending). •• Equity LOA Contract pending. Pays: Staff: Phyllida Lloyd, dir.; Anthony Van will be a limited number of alternate Equity Off Broadway Per Performance $315 plus pension and health. Laast, choreo.; David Holcenberg, slots for walk-ins. Arrive 15 minutes Contract. music supervisor.; Martha Banta, assoc. before your time slot. Note: The cast ‘Gypsy’ & ‘Billy Elliot’ dir.; Janet Rothermel, assoc. choreo.; should be quirky and offbeat; we are ‘Wounded in Action,’ The •• Casting “Gypsy” and “Billy Elliot the Joy Dewing Casting, casting. not seeking obvious musical theater Musical Musical” •• Rehearsals begin early to mid-Septem- performers. Actors who sing and move •• Casting a demo recording of •• Company: The Media Theatre. Staff: ber 2015. Contract runs through the end work best in this show. All artists “Wounded in Action,” a new musical by Patrick Ward, exec. dir. of June 2016. should have a rock/pop sound and be Kevin Jeffers. Seeking audition e-sub- •• “Gypsy” rehearsals begin Aug. 31; runs •• Seeking—Donna: female, 30-44, all able to move well. Nonunion perform- mission for all roles and chorus. Sept. 23-Nov. 1. and closes Nov 1. “Billy ethnicities, the mother of a 20 year old ers only. •• Company: kevinjeffersvocalmusic. Elliot” rehearsals begin Oct. 26; runs girl, attractive and free-spirited. A for- •• Prepare the material for the role(s) for Staff: Kevin Jeffers, composer. Nov. 18, 2015-Jan. 3, 2016 in Media, PA. mer lead singer in a group called which you feel best suited, found at joy- •• Likely rehearses/records in late July/ •• Seeking—Singers Who Move Well: “Donna and the Dynamos” who now dewingcastingsides.tumblr.com. Please early Aug. in NYC (ensemble approx. males & females, 8-72, all ethnicities. owns and runs a hotel/casino on a bring a current headshot and resume 10-12 rehearsal hours and four-six Dancers: n/a, 18+, all ethnicities. Greek island. A strong feminist who stapled together. Ladies auditioning for recording hours TBD; principals as •• Auditions will be held June 16 from 10 also has a zany and vulnerable side. roles other than Tanya, avoid excessive needed, TBD). a.m.-4 p.m. (singers who move well) Strong rock belt with a great low range makeup and heels. •• Seeking—All Roles: 18-65, all ethnici- and June 17 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. (sing- and terrific high belt to C#; principal. •• For more info, visit www.joydewing- ties, all roles are currently open. ers; lunch, 1-2 p.m.) and from 2-5 p.m. Tanya: female, 35-45, all ethnicities, a casting.com Facebook:/ •• Seeking submissions from NY. (dancers) at Ripley Grier Studios, 520 former singer in the “Dynamos,” rich, JoyDewingCasting Twitter: @jdcasting. ••Send submissions to igotsong@yahoo. 8th Ave, NYC, 10036. sophisticated, acerbic, funny, and •• Pays $500/wk. min. plus per diem, com. •• Send submissions to jlcline100@com- witty. Actress who sings; rock belter to housing, transportation. •• In-person auditions selected from cast.net. C#; principal. Rosie: female, 35-45, all e-submissions will be held by appoint- •• Prepare 32 bars of music showing vocal ethnicities, a former singer in the ‘Masterclass’ ment on a date TBD in NYC (likely late range. Music from the shows is accept- “Dynamos” who now writes for and •• Casting “Masterclass.” July). To submit, create an a cappella able. Those auditioning for the roles of runs a feminist press. She’s confident, ••Company: The Creative Place recording with your smartphone. State Billy Elliot/Michael should be prepared strong, and funny on the outside but International. Staff: Terrence McNally, name (first and last). State email and to dance, if asked. Note: Visit www. shy underneath, kooky and fun, good writer. phone number. State if you are willing .com, Media Theatre casting for comic actress who sings; low rock/pop •• Rehearses Nov. 9 -18; runs Nov. 19-22 in to “sign off” on allowing composer to role breakdowns. to Bb; principal. Sam: male, 35-45, all Saratoga Springs, NY. use any recordings (audio/video) of •• Pays $576 min. Equity LOA referenced ethnicities, may be Sophie’s father. Left •• Seeking—Maria Callas: female, 18+, all rehearsals/recordings for promotion of to LORT Contract. Donna 20 years ago because he was ethnicities. Sophie: female, 18+, all eth- the piece (e.g., “My name is ____ and I engaged to another woman. Charming, nicities. Sharon: female, 18+, all ethnic- am willing to sign off and allow all ‘’ successful architect. Actor who sings; ities. Tony: male, 18+, all ethnicities. rehearsals and recordings to be used for •• Casting “Hadestown.” high rock baritone, must be able to belt Manny: male, 18+, all ethnicities. promotion of ‘Wounded in Action’”). ••Company: New Ab; principal. Sophie Understudies: Stagehand: n/a, 18+, all ethnicities. Declare if auditioning for principal or Workshop. Staff: Anais Mitchell, musi & female, 18-25, all ethnicities, with great •• Equity Principal Auditions will be held ensemble role or either. Include branch lyrics; , dir.; Jack pop voices who move well to be in the June 17 from 1-7 p.m. (by appointment) of service and years of service (if any), Doulin, casting; Taylor Sharky ensemble and cover Sophie, a very spe- at National Museum of Dance, 99 S. and/or connection to military or veter- Williams, casting assoc. cial young woman who is determined Broadway, Riggi Theater, Saratoga ans (if any). Choose one of the follow- •• Two-week staged reading will run to find the romance and happiness she Springs, NY. A monitor will not be pro- ing a cappella (minimal between Sept. 14-Oct. 4, 2015 in NYC. feels eluded her mother. Has a wild, vided. will run all embellishments): “Star Spangled •• Seeking—Hades: male, 40-69, zany spirit even though she pursues a aspects of this audition. Banner” (National Anthem); “America Caucasian. Persehpone: female, 40-69, conventional marriage. Pop soprano. •• Equity Members email pbs@capital. the Beautiful”; or “Battle Hymn of the all ethnicities. Orpheus: male, 20-39, Terrific young pop singer with a great net for an appointment. Indicate for Republic.” Attach resume of perform- all ethnicities. Hermes: male, 20-49, all range to E. Sky Understudies: male, which show you are requesting an ing experience and very recent head- ethnicities. Eurydice: female, 20-35, all 20-29, all ethnicities, with great pop appointment. Equity Members without shot or selfie (include email and phone ethnicities. Fate 1: female, 18+, all eth- voices who move well to be in the appointments seen as time permits. number). Send to igotsong@yahoo. nicities. Fate 2: female, 18+, all ethnici- ensemble and cover Sky, Sophie’s Bring pix & resume, stapled together. com. ties. Fate 3: female, 18+, all ethnicities. fiancé; athletic, attractive - has given Prepare an aria. Sides will also be pro- •• Composer states: “If you would like to •• Equity Principal Auditions will be held up his life as a successful young busi- vided for the auditions. For more info, guarantee an audition slot in NYC, con- June 8 from 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. (lunch, nessman in order to make over Donna’s contact Patricia Snyder, Artistic tribute to the Indiegogo campaign for 1-2 p.m.) and June 11 from 9:30 a.m.-5:30 taverna and marry Sophie. Strong rock Director, The Creative Place ‘Wounded in Action the Musical’ and p.m. (lunch, 1-2 p.m.) at Actors’ Equity baritone to Ab. Dynamo Understudies: International at [email protected]. you will be heard live and considered Association NYC Audition Center, 165 W. female, 30-39, all ethnicities, with great •• Pays: $222/wk. Equity SPT Contract. for the recording by the composer. This 46th St., 16th fl., NYC, 10036. EPA Rules pop voices and comedic skills who is optional and candidates who do not are in effect. A monitor will be provided. move well to be in the ensemble and ‘Mrs. Smith’s Broadway Cat- donate will still be considered for a live •• Bring pix & resumes, stapled together. the Dynamos (Donna, Tacular’ audition. Donation level is typically $50 Prepare a brief folk/rock/contemporary Rosie, Tanya); ensemble roles. Dad •• Casting “Mrs. Smith’s Broadway Cat- for the audition perk, but is available to song that shows your style and vocal Understudies: male, 30-39, all ethnici- Tacular” created by David Hanbury and Backstage readers for $35.” range. Bring sheet music in the correct ties, great pop voices and comedic skills Andrew Rasmussen. •• No payment or rights to recording. key. A piano accompanist will be who move well to be in the ensemble •• Company: Cardinal Theatricals. Staff: Must sign off on promotional use of all provided. and understudy Bill and Harry. Andrew Rasmussen, dir.-choreo. materials. Participants will be given •• Pays: $500/wk. Equity Staged Reading Ensemble roles. Bill is 35-45, may be •• Rehearsals begin on or around June 15; one copy of final demo for personal use Agreement. Sophie’s father. A travel writer with no out-of- town tryout beging June 27; only (any self-promotional use of mate-

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rial must have written permission by will be provided. Character heals are preferred for copyright and recording right holder). •• Bring pix & resumes, stapled together. women during the jazz routine. Some Participants will be automatically con- Prepare 16 bars of a traditional musical dancers step out into principal ballet sidered for any future readings and/or theater song. Bring sheet music; a piano AUDITION roles with some females on pointe. recordings and/or productions. Closing accompanist will be provided. Bring pointe shoes if you have past party provided. •• Pays: $618/wk. min., plus housing pro- experience. Bring a current headshot vided. Equity LORT D Non-Rep HIGHLIGHTS and resume. Must be 18+ and autho- Contract. NEW YORK TRISTATE rized to work in the U.S. Note: Fri. June 5 Advanced registration is not required. ‘,’ Singers ‘Frozen Sing-Along Celebration’ For more info, visit www.disneyaudi- •• Seeking Equity male and female sing- tions.com. CHORUS CALLS ‘The Crucible’ (also 6/6)

ers for the ensemble, to play teens to •• Potential relocation and housing pack- MUSICALS ‘Gypsy,’ Singers and Dancers 20s, in “West Side Story.” ‘The Cradle Robber’ ages may be available to qualified per- •• Seeking Equity singers and dancers for •• Company: Asolo Repertory Theatre. ‘Lazarus’ formers that are hired into specific the ensemble of “Gypsy.” Staff: Joey McKneely, dir.-choreo., rec- roles. Performers employed by the Walt •• Company: Harbor Lights Theater reating original chore- Disney World Resort are covered under Company. Staff: Tamara Jenkins, exec. ography; Donald Chan, musical dir.; Sat. June 6 the terms and conditions of a collective artistic dir.; Jay Montgomery, co-artis- Paul Hardt/SH Entertainment, casting ‘The Wiz Live!’ bargaining agreement with Actors’ tic dir.; Bill Castellino, dir.; Donna dir.; Leonard Bernstein, music; Stephen ‘’ (also 6/7) Equity Association. EOE. D’ermilio, musical dir. Sondheim, lyrics; Arthur Laurents, •• Rehearsals begin July 14; runs Aug. book. 7-16 in Staten Island, NY. •• Runs in Sarasota, FL. Sun. June 7 •• Seeking—Equity Singers: males & ••Seeking—Singers: males & females, ‘With Her’ females, 18+, all ethnicities. Equity 18-29, all ethnicities. ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ STAGE STAFF & TECH Dancers: males & females, 18+, all •• Equity Chorus Calls will be held June ethnicities. 11 at 9:30 a.m. (Equity male singers) and Chenango River Theatre, Stage •• Equity Chorus Calls will be held June 9 June 12 at 9:30 a.m. (Equity female Mon. June 8 Manager at 9:30 a.m. (Equity male singers), at singers) at Pearl Studios NYC “519”, 519 ‘Gypsy’ •• Seeking an Equity Stage Manager for 11:30 a.m. (Equity female singers), at 2 8th Ave., 12th fl., NYC. Chorus Rules are “Escanaba in da Moonlight” (Jeff p.m. (Equity male dancers) and at 3:30 in effect. A monitor will be provided. ‘Hadestown’ Daniels, writer. Rehearses July 27-Aug. p.m. (Equity female dancers) at Actors’ •• Prepare a brief legit musical theater ‘My Paris’ 13; runs Aug. 14-Sept. 6) and “Other Equity Association NYC Audition song. Bring sheet music; accompanist Walt Disney World, Dancers (also 6/9) Desert Cities” (Jon Robin Baitz, writer. Center, 165 W. 46th St., 16th Fl., NYC, provided. Bring pix & resumes, stapled Rehearses Sept. 7-24; runs Sept. 25-Oct. 10036. Chorus rules are in effect. A together. 11). monitor will be provided. •• Pays: $836/wk. min. Equity LORT Non- Tues. June 9 •• Company: Chenango River Theatre. •• Singers: Prepare 32 bars in the style of Rep Contract. ‘A Delicate Ship’ Staff: Bill Lelbach, artistic & managing the show; be prepared to dance if ‘Cabaret,’ Tour (also 6/10) dir. asked. Dancers: Ladies, bring ballet and •• Position runs July 27-Oct. 11 in Greene, character shoes. Men, character shoes. John W. Engeman Theater (also 6/10) NY. All, be prepared with 32 bars of music •• Seeking—Equity Stage Manager: males in the style of the show with music in CABARET & VARIETY Weds. June 10 & females, 18+, all ethnicities. your key. Bring pix & resumes, stapled •• Seeking submissions from NY. ‘Long Day’s Journey Into Night’ together. For more info, visit www.hltc. Duplex Cabaret Theater ••Interviews to be conducted on an org. •• Seeking talent to perform at The Baltimore Center Stage Season upcoming date/location TBD. For con- •• Pays: $315 plus P&H (pending). Equity Duplex, a 70-seat West Village cabaret ‘Radio City Christmas Spectacular’ sideration, email resume and refer- LOA. theater. ences to [email protected] •• Company: Duplex Cabaret Theater. with “AEA Stage Manager Submission” ‘My Paris’ Staff: Tony DeCicco, contact. For the full auditions calendar, in the subject line. •• Seeking Equity singers for the ensem- •• Performances are ongoing in NYC. visit backstage.com/auditions •• Pays $311/wk. Housing provided. ble and special chorus parts in “My ••Seeking—Singers: males & females, Equity SPT Level 2 Contract. Paris,” a new musical about the life and 21-64, all ethnicities. Comedians: times of Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, the males & females, 21-64, all ethnicities. Holiday Season including “Celebrate ‘Fading Light,’ Stage Manager artist who captured the gaiety, color, Performance Artists: males & females, the Season,” Disney’s classic Christmas •• Seeking an Equity Stage Manager for VARIETY and heartbreak of Montmartre, Le Can- 21-64, all ethnicities. Composers: males spectacular, performed live in front of the world premiere of “Fading Light,” a Can, and the world of Le Moulin Rouge. & females, 21-64, all ethnicities. Castle, and “Totally 95-minute drama to be presented at Inhabited by the colorful people he Writers: males & females, 21-64, all Tomorrowland Christmas!,” Disney’s FringeNYC. painted, it’’s the story of a great artist ethnicities. Acoustic Musical Acts: newest high-energy, interactive musi- •• Company: Martin Tanner Productions. who loved a world that never quite males & females, 21-64, all ethnicities. cal revue, featuring songs of the season Staff: Herman Johansen, writer-dir. loved him back. •• Seeking submissions from NY. with a futuristic twist! •• Rehearsals begin last week of July; •• Company: Goodspeed Musicals. Staff: ••Email show information, running •• Company: Disney Parks Talent performs between Aug. 14-30 (five per- , dir.-choreo.; Alfred time, and brief marketing plan to Casting. formances) in NYC. Uhry, book; Charles Aznavour, music; Thomas Honeck, booking mgr., at •• Contracts begin early October 2015 and •• Seeking—Stage Manager: n/a, 18+, all , English lyrics- [email protected] or call (212) run through January 1, 2016 at the ethnicities. music adaptation; David Gardos, music 989-3015. Disney World Resort in FL. •• Seeking submissions from NY. dir.; David Eggers, assoc. choreo.; Craig •• Note: All performers must be 21+. •• Seeking—Totally Tomorrowland ••NYC interviews to be held on June 13 & Burns, Telsey + Company, casting; Seeking self-contained acts only. Space, Christmas Dancers: males & females, 15 by appointment only. For consider- Michael Gennaro, exec. dir.; Bob reservations line, full light and sound 18+, all ethnicities, males, 5’7”-6’0”; ation, email cover letter and resume to Alwine, assoc. prod. package, and house technician females, 5-3”-5’6”; high energy, experi- [email protected]. •• Rehearsals begin June 30; runs July provided. enced in jazz, hip hop and musical the- •• Pays TBD. Equity Showcase-NY GIGS 23-Aug. 16 at the Norma Terris Theatre, •• Pay is 100% of the cover charge set by atre. Tumbling and step dancing a plus. FringeNYC stipend was $400 last year. Chester, CT. the producer, minus a sliding scale Celebrate the Season Dancers: males & •• Seeking—May Milton: female, 20-39, room fee based on attendance. females, 18+, all ethnicities, males 5’8”- all ethnicities. Yvette Guilbert: female, 6’3”; females, 5’3”-5’7”; with great tech- 20-39, all ethnicities. Aristide Bruant: nique and experienced in musical male, 40-59, all ethnicities. Grenier: theatre style dance. WORKSHOPS male, 20-39, all ethnicities. M. Bonnat: •• Auditions will be held June 9 at 10 a.m. male, 50-59, all ethnicities. THEME PARKS (sign-in, 9 a.m.; late dancers will not be Film Workshop with Jessica EVENTS •• Equity Chorus Calls will be held June 8 accepted) at Pearl Studios, 519 8th Ave., Daniels Casting’s Rebecca at 10 a.m. (Equity female singers) and at Walt Disney World, Holiday 12th fl., NYC, 10018. Gushin, Kids & Teens 2 p.m. (Equity male singers) at Telsey + Dancers •• Be warmed up and ready to begin at •• Seeking participants for a film work- Company, 311 W. 43rd St., 10th fl., NYC. •• Seeking male and female dancers of all the times listed. Wear form fitting shop with Jessica Daniels Casting’s Chorus Rules are in effect. A monitor ethnicities for Walt Disney World’s 2015 attire to show your silhouette. Rebecca Gushin for kids and teens. All

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skill levels welcome. Space is limited. apply online via Backstage. •• No participation fee applied. Company Submissions without cover letters will Artistic director states: “Receive one- •• No pay. Fee for coaching is $60/hr., states: “For the winners of the 2015 not be reviewed. on-one coaching from one of show busi- which includes studio time. AMN International Jewelry Queen •• Pay provided. is an ness’ most respected casting directors, Introductory first coaching session is Pageant final contest on Nov. 21 in L.A., equal opportunity employer. Rebecca Gushin of Jessica Daniels offered for $50/hr. Packages also the awards will be $10,000 for the 1st Casting, one of NYC’s busiest film and offered. place winners of each contestant group; television casting offices. Jessica $5,000 for 2nd place for each contestant Daniels Casting’s TV and film credits ‘What Commercial Agents Are group; and $3,000 for the 3rd place include ‘I Am Legend,’ ‘Royal Pains,’ Looking For,’ Free Workshop winner of each contestant group. For GROUPS & ‘The Carrie Diaries,’ ‘Deadbeat,’ •• Seeking participants for “What the 1st place winner of the 2015 AMN ‘,’ ‘The Education Commercial Agents Are Looking For,” a International Jewelry Queen Pageant MEMBERSHIP of Charlie Banks,’ ‘Zathura: A Space free workshop as part of “Coffee & Tea New York region on Sept. 19 in NYC, the Adventure,’ ‘Garden State,’ ‘Thick As with TAPNYC,” a bi-monthly meet-up award will be $2,000 and other prizes COMPANIES Thieves,’ and much more. Rebecca also hosted by Bobby Holder (founder of of the 2nd & 3rd place winners. In addi- helped cast ‘Scary Movie,’ ‘Jay and Silent TAPNYC, talent manager at Talent tion, the 1st & 2nd place winners of ‘Frolic!’ Bob Strike Back,’ and ‘Run All Night.’ Express, author of “Out of the Blue”) both groups will be eligible for the •• Casting “Frolic!” part of The Actor’s Work with Rebecca on proper on-camera and The Actor’s Project NYC team. International Final held in Los Angeles Project NYC’s 33rd season of full-length film acting technique and proper audi- Production states: “Bobby Holder has November 21 with all costs covered. All theatrical showcases of music, scenes, tion technique. Learn the difference assisted hundreds of actors in landing contestants at the final contest in the monologues, and sketch comedy, all between stage acting and screen acting. representation through industry show- New York region who are over 5’10” will original works by company writers. Focuses of class include: perform on- cases, plays, and private coaching. be offered a contract to be a runway Producer states: “TAPNYC is a company camera sides (audition scenes) for Event attended by commercial agent model at New York Fashion Week. All that assists its members in landing Rebecca Gushin; receive coaching and Traci Lynn Jackson with Take 3 Talent, travel expenses are covered.” agents and getting work through indus- feedback from Rebecca Gushin; perform who currently works with TAPNYC try showcases and plays. All shows are mock auditions for Rebecca Gushin; and members. The workshop will also go attended by agents, managers, and walk away with a feedback form.” over the steps to landing representation casting directors. Past productions •• Company: A Class Act NY. Staff: Jessica through industry showcases and plays.” have been attended by producers Rofe, artistic dir.; Rebecca Gushin, •• Company: The Actor’s Project NYC FESTIVALS & EVENTS (Broadway, Off-Broadway & off-off- instructor. (TAPNYC). Staff: Bobby Holder & Ann Broadway, film, and TV), agents (com- •• Workshop is July 25 (11:30 a.m.-3 p.m.) Bonner, co-dirs.; Renee Iovine, comp. Seasonal Part-Time Donations mercial and legit), managers, and at Ripley-Grier, 520 8th Ave., 16th Fl., mgr; Deborah Napier, casting assoc. Team Members NY/L.A. casting directors.” NYC. •• Workshop is June 5 (11:45 a.m.-12:45 •• Seeking seasonal part-time donations •• Company: The Actor’s Project NYC. •• Seeking—Young Actor: males & p.m.) in NYC. team members. Company states: “The Staff: Bobby Holder, Ann Bonner, females, 8-17, all ethnicities. •• Seeking—Actors: males & females, 18+, Marketing Department of Lincoln Michelle Samarel, co-dirs.; Sam Carner •• Seeking submissions from NY, NJ and all ethnicities. Center is seeking dynamic arts profes- & Derek Gregor, musical dirs. CT. •• Seeking submissions from NY. sionals to be part of the in-park mone- •• Rehearses and performs summer-fall •• To register, visit AClassActNY. ••Send submissions to info@theactor- tary donations team for Lincoln Center in NYC. Eventbrite.com. Call (212) 315-3010 or sprojectnyc.com. Out of Doors this summer.” •• Seeking—Actors & Singers Seeking email [email protected] with any •• For more info, email pix & resumes. In •• Company: Lincoln Center for the Representation Through Showcases & questions. the subject line, include “Free Coffee & Performing Arts. Plays: males & females, 18-64, all •• No pay. Participation fee: $175. Tea with TAPNYC.” Note: Only accept- •• Part-time seasonal positions run July ethnicities. ing submissions from actors who have 11 and July 22-August 9 with availabil- •• Auditions will be held by appt. June 2 JMP Voice, Musical Theater, not attended previous TAPNYC semi- ity for 1-2 additional training sessions from 5-6 p.m. (group audition), June 9 and Audition Coachings nars and/or workshops. Non-Equity; prior to official start of July 11. Note: from 5-6 p.m. (group audition) and June •• Seeking professional, college-bound, may be a member of other unions. Applicants must have the ability to 16 from 2-3 p.m. (group audition) at and college graduate actors, singers, •• No pay. Workshop is free. work varying evening hours including TAPNYC @ Studios 150, 150 W. 46th St., and dancers for coaching from JMP weeknights and weekends, in all Studio 5, NYC, 10019. Coachings. Founder states: “JMP weather conditions, and at multiple •• Send submissions to audition@theac- Coachings will help you to improve and locations on the Lincoln Center torsprojectnyc.com. maintain a healthy vocal technique campus. •• Prepare a one-minute contemporary while integrating the art of acting COMPETITIONS •• Seeking—Seasonal Part-Time comedic monologue. Auditions will be through song. Being a singer is compa- Donations Team Members: n/a, 18+, all done in groups. Producer states: “We rable to being an athlete, but when you AMN International Jewelry ethnicities, six-to-eight people will be suggest (though do not require) mono- combine singing with the art of acting Queen Pageant New York selected for the team, successful candi- logues from Bobby Holder’s book ‘Out and storytelling, it’s like being a •• Seeking contestants for the 2015 AMN dates will possess excellent communi- of the Blue’ (available on Olympian. That being said, one of my International Jewelry Queen Pageant. cation skills and solid judgment, display TheActorsProjectNYC.com, main foci is to help actors and singers •• Company: Sino Fashion Group New impeccable customer service, and BobbyHolder.com, Amazon, iBooks, develop and maintain a healthy tech- York. Staff: Claire Miqueli, coord. strong ability to work on a team; etc.) or TAPNYC-approved monologues nique in an effort to unite the two •• Competition for both groups runs June responsibilities: will participate in the on the MonologuesToGo.com website.” crafts effortlessly within the comfort of 27; top 32 contestants compete July 18; assigned training sessions for the sea- •• Membership dues are $425/season and a judgement-free zone. Topics we will top 16 compete Aug. 1 at the Women’s son, ensure your assigned Donations include agent/manager coaching, discuss and work on are: your type, National Republican Club; final eight signage, collection boxes, iPads, etc. are resume workshops, branding-yourself how to present yourself, song choice, compete Sept. 19 in NYC; first & second in correct location and functional for workshops, a resume consultation and ways to promote yourself, song cuts, place winners of both groups will qual- each performance, interact with Lincoln entry into The Acting-Career Seminar, audition technique, and vocal and ify to attend the final international con- Center patrons to advance cash dona- where company members meet with a physical warm-ups, as well as many test on Nov. 21 in L.A., along with the tions, collect and account for donations commercial agent, a legit agent, and a others. Let me help you to solidify and winners of the Singapore, Malaysia, in your assigned collection box, respond talent manager. Possible pay provided; strengthen both your voice and acting Vancouver, Beijing, and L.A. contests. to comments and questions; direct actors cast in company plays share a into a healthy, organic, truthful, cohe- •• Seeking—Princess Group: female, patrons to appropriate Lincoln Center percent of the profits (you must be an sive and effortless performance.” 18-28, all ethnicities, must be over 5’4”. staff; qualifications: fundraising and accepted member to participate). •• Company: JMP Coachings. Staff: Jenna Queen Group: female, 29+, all ethnici- hospitality experience strongly pre- Paulus, founder and coach. ties, must be over 5’4”. ferred, multilingual skills strongly pre- ‘Pandemonium!’ •• Workshops are at at Ripley-Grier •• Auditions will be held by appt. June 12 ferred – particularly Spanish, relevant •• Casting “Pandemonium!” as part of Studios in NYC. Sessions are also avail- from 10 a.m.-8 p.m., June 13 from 10 experience at a performing arts center, The Actor’s Project NYC’s 33rd season able via FaceTime or Skype online. a.m.-8 p.m., June 19 from 10 a.m.-8 music venue, major tour/event, outdoor of full-length theatrical showcases of •• Seeking—Singers/Actors/Dancers: p.m., June 20 from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. and production, strong customer service music, scenes, monologues, and sketch EVENTS males & females, 10+, all ethnicities, June 26 from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. at Sino skills, availability to work evenings and comedy, all original works by company seeking private voice/acting/musical Fashion Group New York, 325 W. 38th weekend shifts (Wed-Sun) and to work writers. Producer states: “TAPNYC is a theater audition coach. St., NYC, 10018. in inclement weather. company that assists its members in •• Seeking submissions from NY. •• Send submissions to amnny2015@ •• Seeking submissions from NY. landing agents and getting work ••To schedule introductory coaching, gmail.com. Submission deadline is ••To apply, send cover letter and resume through industry showcases and plays. email [email protected] or June 25. to [email protected]. All shows are attended by agents, man-

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agers, and casting directors. Past pro- of $395 for two seasons (six months). Film & TV programs, including Tisch ductions have been attended by Benefits include three acting work- School of the Arts, Lee Strasberg producers (Broadway, Off-Broadway & shops and an improv class every week. Institute, The New School, The off-off-Broadway, film, and TV), agents This comes out to 16 training sessions American Academy of Dramatic Arts,

SOUTHERN PLAYS (commercial and legit), managers, and per month at $20 a week. Actors some- etc.” NY/L.A. casting directors.” times receive a percentage of the box •• Company: Tres Artis. Staff: Robert •• Company: The Actor’s Project NYC. office. Medrano, exec. dir. Staff: Bobby Holder, Ann Bonner, •• Group meets Thurs., 12-3 p.m. (actors) CALIFORNIA Michelle Samarel, co-dirs.; Sam Carner ‘Shenanigans!’ and Fri., 1-3 p.m. (directors) in NYC. & Derek Gregor, musical dirs. •• Casting “Shenanigans!” as part of The •• Seeking—Actors & Directors: males & •• Rehearses and performs summer-fall Actor’s Project NYC’s 33rd season of females, 18+, all ethnicities, entry is 2015 in NYC. full-length theatrical showcases of granted by interview or invitation only; •• Seeking—Actors & Singers Seeking music, scenes, monologues, and sketch looking for committed actors & direc- Representation Through Showcases & comedy, all original works by company tors, who will promote and contribute PLAYS Plays: males & females, 18-64, all writers. Producer states: “TAPNYC is a to a supportive atmosphere; looking to ethnicities. company that assists its members in benefit from renewed motivation due ‘Always, Patsy Cline’ •• Auditions will be held by appt. June 2 landing agents and getting work to weekly contact with a strong, like- •• Seeking submissions for “Always, from 5-6 p.m. (group audition), June 9 through industry showcases and plays. minded group; set and achieve weekly Patsy Cline.” from 5-6 p.m. (group audition) and June All shows are attended by agents, man- & long-term goals; striving for excel- •• Company: Sierra Repertory Theatre. 16 from 2-3 p.m. (group audition) at agers, and casting directors. Past pro- lence; seeking to hone & develop craft & Staff: Becky Saunders, dir.; Ted TAPNYC @ Studios 150, 150 W. 46th St., ductions have been attended by career essentials required of the work- Swindley, author. Studio 5, NYC, 10019. producers (Broadway, Off-Broadway & ing actor & director; want to explore •• Rehearsals begin Sept. 1; runs Sept. •• Send submissions to audition@theac- off-off-Broadway, film, and TV), agents and review a variety of acting & direct- 18-Oct. 18 in Sonora, CA. torsprojectnyc.com. (commercial and legit), managers, and ing exercises/techniques; want the •• Seeking—Patsy Cline: female, 25-35, all •• Prepare a one-minute contemporary NY/L.A. casting directors.” option to collaborate towards a Tres ethnicities. Louise Seger: female, comedic monologue. Auditions will be •• Company: The Actor’s Project NYC. Artis Showcase. 45-55, all ethnicities. done in groups. Producer states: “We Staff: Bobby Holder, Ann Bonner, •• Seeking submissions from NY. •• Seeking submissions from CA. suggest (though do not require) mono- Michelle Samarel, co-dirs.; Sam Carner ••For an interview appointment, email ••Auditions will be held in July in L.A. logues from Bobby Holder’s book ‘Out & Derek Gregor, musical dirs. headshots and/or resumes to tres. and San Francisco by appointment of the Blue’ (available on •• Rehearses and performs summer-fall [email protected]; write your name and only. Theater is unable to hold east TheActorsProjectNYC.com, 2015 in NYC. “Tres Artis Studios” in the subject coast auditions at this time; however, BobbyHolder.com, Amazon, iBooks, •• Seeking—Actors & Singers Seeking space. Specify for which day you are thy do consider and encourage submis- etc.) or TAPNYC-approved monologues Representation Through Showcases & submitting. For more info, follow com- sions from all over the country. For on the MonologuesToGo.com website.” Plays: males & females, 18-64, all pany on Facebook at www.facebook. consideratin, email submissions to •• Membership dues are $425/season and ethnicities. com/tresartiscommunity, on Twitter & [email protected], Attn: Patsy Cline include agent/manager coaching, •• Auditions will be held by appt. June 9 Instagram @TresArtis, or visit www. and [Role], or mail to: Sierra Rep - Patsy resume workshops, branding-yourself from 5-6 p.m. (group audition), June 16 tresartis.com. Note: Only submit for Casting, P.O. Box 3030, Sonora, CA workshops, a resume consultation, and from 2-3 p.m. (group audition) and June this project if you are available for the 95370. Submissions deadline is July 1. entry into The Acting-Career Seminar, 23 from 3:30-4:30 p.m. (group audition) noted times. No phone calls to the theater. For more where company members meet with a at TAPNYC @ Studios 150, 150 W. 46th •• No pay. Membership/Tuition: $125/mo. info, visit www.sierrarep.org. commercial agent, a legit agent, and a St., Studio 5, NYC, 10019. talent manager. Possible pay provided; •• Send submissions to audition@theac- actors cast in company plays share a torsprojectnyc.com. percent of the profits (you must be an •• Prepare a one-minute contemporary accepted member to participate). comedic monologue. Auditions will be done in groups. Producer states: “We The Complete Theatre suggest (though do not require) mono- Company logues from Bobby Holder’s book ‘Out •• Seeking new company members for of the Blue’ (available on The Complete Theatre Company. TheActorsProjectNYC.com, Company states: “Agents and managers BobbyHolder.com, Amazon, iBooks, attend our shows and events. All mem- etc.) or TAPNYC-approved monologues bers are cast in the company’s theatri- on the MonologuesToGo.com website.” cal productions and perform at •• Membership dues are $425/season and company parties. TCTC has performed include agent/manager coaching, in numerous theaters throughout the resume workshops, branding-yourself city. We provide 16 training sessions a workshops, a resume consultation, and month in order to remain a community. entry into The Acting-Career Seminar, Most company members attend one or where company members meet with a two training sessions a week. Weekly, commercial agent, a legit agent, and a acting workshops and Improv classes talent manager. Possible pay provided; are offered. Training sessions are a actors cast in company plays share a venue where actors are challenged to percent of the profits (you must be an hone their craft while belonging to a accepted member to participate). social and professional community.” •• Company: TCTC. Staff: Annie Ward, Tres Artis Studio for Actors & artistic dir. Directors •• Runs every week (Mon., 7-9 p.m.; •• Tres Artis is seeking participants for Wed., 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; and Fri., 11 a.m.-1 its ongoing Studio for Actors & p.m.); improv class runs every week Directors. Executive Director states: (Sat. 12-1:30 p.m.) in NYC. “Tres Artis is a New York private com- •• Seeking—Company Members: males & munity of theater, film, and TV profes- females, 18-88, all ethnicities. sionals; providing craft, career, and GREG ZANE •• Seeking submissions from NY. lifestyle solutions for its members. 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•• Pays: $453/wk. min. Equity SPT 6+ vided. Thos only interested in role of shot/resume if called for an audition. Contract. Attendant, email picture and resume to •• Pays: $125 for rehearsals (five weeks), [email protected]. $25/performance. Equity 99 Seat ‘Chinglish’ AUDITION •• No pay. Agreement.

PLAYS •• Casting “Chinglish” by . ‘Someone Who’ll Watch Over •• Company: East/West Players. Staff: HIGHLIGHTS Me’ Jeff Liu, dir.; Tim Dang, artistic dir.; CALIFORNIA •• Casting “Someone Who’ll Watch Over Snehal Desai, artistic assoc. Fri. June 5 Me” a play by Frank McGuinness. MUSICALS •• Rehearsals begin Aug. 10, 2015; tech ‘Rooms’ Synopsis: An American doctor and an runs Sept. 3-9; runs Sept. 10-Oct. 11 in Irish journalist are being held captive ‘Cuba Libre’ A Noise Within 15/16 Season

MUSICALS downtown L.A. by terrorists in Beirut. They exercise •• Casting “Cuba Libre.” •• Seeking—Daniel Cavanaugh: male, ‘Urinetown’ (also 6/6) and they argue, supportive in their ••Company: Artists Repertory Theatre. 40-49, Caucasian. Peter Timms: male, mutual determination to survive. They Staff: Dámaso Rodriguez, dir.; Amy 40-49, Caucasian. Xi Yan: female, Sat. June 6 are joined by an English academic. The Lieberman, casting dir.; Carlos 40-49, Asian. Miss Qian: female, 30-39, three display their national biases and Lacámara, book & additional lyrics; Asian. Zhao: female, 18+, Asian. Cai ‘Kiss Me, Kate’ prejudices, which are intensified in the Tiempo Libre, music; Jorge Gómez, Guoliang: male, 50-59, Asian. Bing: ‘Piñata Man’ cramped confines of their cell. As time music dir.; Maija Garcia, choreo. male, 18+, Asian. ‘’ (also 6/7)’ passes, resentments and recrimina- •• Rehearsals begin Aug. 25; runs Oct. •• Equity Principal Auditions will be held tions give way to an acknowledgment 10-Nov. 15 at Winningstad Theatre in June 24 from 12-4 p.m. (sign-up, 11 a.m.) of their characters, strengths, and Portland, OR. at Union Center for the Arts, David Sun. June 7 weaknesses. They learn that humor is •• Seeking—Alonso Fuentes: male, 20-39, Henry Hwang Theatre, 120 Judge John ‘In My Life’ their surest weapon against their cap- all ethnicities. Lisandra: female, 20-29, Aiso St., Los Angeles, CA, 90012. EPA tors and the safest armor to protect all ethnicities. Rudy: male, 20-29, all Rules are in effect. A monitor will be themselves. They shoot imaginary ethnicities. Hector: male, 20-35, all eth- provided. Mon. June 8 films, they throw a big party for each nicities. Olga: female, 50-60, all ethnic- •• Prepare one contemporary mono- Center Theatre Group other, they play a fantastical game of ities. Female Dancer/Ensemble: logue, dramatic with comedic ele- Geffen Playhouse Season tennis, they laugh at and with each female, 20-29, all ethnicities. Female ments. (Mandarin speakers: Be other, and they learn to lament what Dancer Ensemble: female, 20-39, all prepared to demonstrate proficiency or ‘Barefoot in the Park’ (also 6/9) was lost in their lives before captivity. ethnicities. Female Dancer/Ensemble: if possible prepare additional mono- ‘Les Miserable,’ School Ed. (also 6/9) Each comes to know himself through female, 30-39, all ethnicities. Female logue in Mandarin.) ‘Sleeping Beauty’ listening to the stories, sorrows and Dancer/Ensemble: female, 30-49, all •• For more info. visit www. joys of the others. At the end of the ethnicities. Male Dancer/Ensemble: ‘’ (also 6/9) EastWestPlayers.org. Note: Actors play, they are capable of standing male, 20-39, all ethnicities. Male unable to attend this call may mail together and alone. Managing director Dancer Ensemble: male, 30-39, all eth- headshot and resume to Casting, Tues. June 9 states: “Looking for very physical nicities. Male Dancer/Ensemble: male, Chinglish, 120 Judge John Aiso, Los ‘Cuba Libre’ (also 6/10) actors and we are working with the idea 30-49, all ethnicities. Annie: female, Angeles, CA 90012 or email to casting@ of confined spaces in mind. All actors 35-40, all ethnicities. Ignacio: male, eastwestplayers.org. must be comfortable singing, but don’t 35-46, all ethnicities. •• Pays $369/wk. Equity Special For the full auditions calendar, need to be singers.” •• Equity Principal Auditions will be held Agreement ref BAT Contract. visit backstage.com/auditions •• Company: Little Fish Theatre. Staff: June 9 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (sign-in, 9 Tara Donovan, managing dir. a.m.; lunch, 1-2 p.m.) at The Academy Geffen Playhouse Season •• First read July 8 (7 p.m.); rehearsals for New Musical Theatre, 5628 Vineland •• Casting the Geffen Playhouse 2015-16 begin July 9 (mostly Mon.-Tues. eves., Ave., N. Hollywood, CA, 91601. EPA season. Season includes “Guards At The submit headshot and resume to Phyllis Sat. days., and Sun. depending on show Rules are in effect. A monitor will be Taj” (, writer; Giovanna Schuringa, Geffen Playhouse, 10886 Le running); tech Aug. 9 (all day) and Aug. provided. Sardelli, dir. Rehearsals begin Sept. 8; Conte Ave., Los Angeles CA 90024. For 10-12 (eves.); runs Aug. 13-Sept. 2 •• Singers: Prepare 16-bars of either a runs Oct. 6–Nov. 15); “Outside more info, visit www.geffenplayhouse. (Thurs. at 8 p.m.; Wed., Aug. 26 & Sept. Latin or pop song and a one-minute Mullingar” (, com. 2, at 8 p.m.; and Sun., Aug. 16 & 23, at 2 contemporary monologue. Bring sheet writer; Randall Arney, dir. Rehearsals •• Pays $836/wk. (Equity LORT B p.m., with talk-back Aug. 16) at Little music; accompanist provided. Actors: begin Oct. 13; runs Nov. 10-Dec. 20); Contract); $618/wk. (Equity LORT D Fish Theatre, 777 S. Centre St., San Prepare two contrasting one-minute “Barcelona” (Bess Wohl, writer; Trip Contract). Pedro, CA. monologues or one two-minute mono- Cullman, dir. Rehearsals begin Jan. 5, •• Seeking—Michael: male, 30-49, all eth- logue. Bring one copy of headshot and 2016; runs Feb. 2-Mar. 13); “Sex With ‘The Lion in Winter’ nicities, British dialect; English resume. Note: Casting the roles of Strangers” (Laura Eason, writer; •• Casting “The Lion in Winter,” a com- teacher; was hoping to start fresh in a Annie and Ignacio in Portland only. Kimberly Senior, dir. Rehearsals begin edy by James Goldman. Synopsis: King new town after the sudden passing of None of the roles will be understudied. Feb. 2, 2016; runs Mar. 1-Apr. 10); “Stage Henry II, his temporarily pardoned his wife; keeps a lot of his emotions Actors unable to attend this call may Kiss” (Sarah Ruhl, writer; Bart wife Eleanor, and their three sons shut tight but is quite the wounded soul submit headshot and resume to Amy DeLorenzo, dir. Rehearsals begin Mar. spend Christmas testing loyalties and deep down inside. Adam: male, 30-49, Lieberman at amyliebermancasting@ 8, 2016; runs Apr. 5-May 16); and “Big playing devious games concerning who all ethnicities, American; doctor; in gmail.com. For more info, visit www. Sky” (Alexandra Gerston Vassilaros, will succeed Henry as King of England. shape; practices patience always, artistsrep.org. writer; , dir. Rehearsals •• Company: Costa Mesa Playhouse. becomes a sort of mediator between his •• Pays $618/wk. Equity LOA/LORT begin May 10, 2016; runs June 7-July 17). Staff: Timothy P. Thorn, dir. two fellow inmates; still holding on to Contract. •• Company: Geffen Playhouse. Staff: •• Rehearsals begin June 29 (Mon.-Thurs. the life he once had on the outside, but Phyllis Schuringa, artistic assoc.-cast- night); performs Aug. 28-Sept. 20 at has almost come to terms with the fact ‘In The Heights’ ing dir. Costa Mesa Playhouse in Costa Mesa, CA. that he may never return home again. •• Casting “In The Heights,” Lin-Manuel •• Season rehearses and performs in Los •• Seeking—Henry II: male, 45-57, all eth- Edward: male, 30-49, all ethnicities, Miranda’s Tony Award-winning musi- Angeles, CA. nicities. Eleanor of Aquataine: female, Irish dialect; journalist; sluggish; possi- cal about three days in the life of •• Seeking—Actors: males & females, 18+, 50-63, all ethnicities. Alais: female, bly hairy; what he lacks in physical Washington Heights, a tight-knit com- all ethnicities. 18-30, all ethnicities. John: male, 15-20, activity he makes up for how much he munity at the top of Manhattan. •• Equity Principal Auditions will be held all ethnicities. Geoffrey: male, 20-30, talks; his spirit is certainly beaten •• Company: Candlelight Pavilion. Staff: June 8 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (sign-in, 9 all ethnicities. Richard: male, 23-34, all down, like his other cellmates, but he is Ben D. Bollinger, prod.; Benjamin a.m.; lunch, 1-2 p.m.), June 12 from 10 ethnicities. Philip: male, 16-25, all eth- still clinging to the last bit of hope to Perez, dir.; Cassie Nickols, musical dir.; a.m.-6 p.m. (sign-in, 9 a.m.; lunch, 1-2 nicities. Attendants: males & females, continue living a “normal” life in Marissa Herrera, choreo. p.m.) and June 23 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 18-75, all ethnicities. prison to the best of his capabilities. •• Rehearsals begin July 13; runs Aug. (sign-in, 9 a.m.; lunch, 1-2 p.m.) at •• Auditions will be held June 22 at 6:30 •• Seeking submissions from CA. 14-Sept. 13 at The Candlelight Pavilion Geffen Playhouse, 10886 Le Conte Ave., p.m., June 23 at 6:30 p.m. and June 24 ••Auditions will be held by appointment in Claremont, CA. Los Angeles, CA, 90024. EPA Rules are at 6:30 p.m. (callbacks) at Costa Mesa only June 13 (11 a.m.). For an audition •• Seeking—Usnavi: male, 20-29, all eth- in effect. A monitor will be provided. Playhouse, 661 Hamilton St., Costa appointment, email headshots and nicities, narrator of the play’s exposi- •• Prepare one two-minute monologue. Mesa, CA, 92627. resume to [email protected] tion and a major character throughout; Note: All roles will be understudied. •• Bring picture and resume. Actors will with “Watch Over Me” & (desired role) he is the owner of a small bodega in Actors unable to attend this call may read from the script. Sides will be pro- in the subject. 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female, 40-59, all ethnicities, the lov- •• Auditions will be held by appt. June 12 comfort of their relationship by testing ing matriarch of the barrio who knows and June 13 at The Harlyne J Norris their boundaries. The danger of cross- SHORT FILMS everybody and is like a grandmother to Pavilion, 501 Indian Peak Rd., Rolling ing the line is the risk they will take to all (“abuela” means “grandmother” in Hills Estates, CA, 90274. A monitor will feel the rush of something new. ‘Bangers & Mash’ Spanish). Vanessa: female, 20-29, all not be provided. The producer will run •• Company: Caviar & Nora Films. Staff: •• Casting “Bangers & Mash” for Picture ethnicities, Usnavi’s love interest who all aspects of this audition. Jaime Gallagher, background casting. The Possibilities (PTP) by Cinequest, a works at Daniela’s salon; she dreams of •• For an audition appointment, call (310) •• Shoots June 1-30 in L.A. transformative leadership movement, getting out of the barrio. Nina Rosario: 544-0403, ext. 265. ••Seeking—Moviegoers: males & and is a film that takes on a comedic female, 20-29, all ethnicities, the first •• Prepare a 32 bar (one-minute) song in females, 18-50, all ethnicities. approach to bring depth to the topic of in her family (and from the Barrio) to go the style of the show. It is okay to sing Mansion Partiers: males & females, religious discrimination. to college, and everyone in the barrio from the score. For more info, visit 18-48, all ethnicities. After- •• Company: Picture The Possibilities

admires her as the “one who made it www.norriscenter.com. Note: The role Partygoers: males & females, 18-38, all (PTP) by Cinequest. Staff: Marcela MUSICALS out.” Benny: male, 20-29, all ethnici- of Mary Poppins has been cast. ethnicities. Record Store Shoppers: Villegas Castañón, PTP mgr.-prod. ties, works at the dispatch of Nina’s Callbacks will be held by appointment males & females, 18-38, all ethnicities, •• Shoots June 17-19 (8:30 a.m.-1 p.m.) & father, Kevin; the only character in the on June 14. No video submissions; Los seeking two employees and eight cus- June 20 (9 a.m.-5 p.m.) in Turlock, CA. play who does not speak Spanish and is Angeles area locals only. There are two tomers. City Hall People in Line: •• Seeking—Tater Mashton: male, 15-19, all not Hispanic. Sonny: male, 20-29, all Equity Guest Artist Contracts available males & females, 18-48, all ethnicities, ethnicities, a kooky, energetic messy ethnicities, Usnavi’s sassy, superficially for the show. All roles are open to per- couples waiting to get married; some teenager with a fascination for tater tots. lazy, yet ambitious younger cousin who formers of any union status. in wedding dresses. Theater Chorizo Saucisse: male, 30-50, all ethnic- works with Usnavi in the bodega. •• Pays $510/wk. Equity Guest Artist Tier Audience: males & females, 18-60, all ities, stereotype of an unaccepting and Daniela: female, 30-49, all ethnicities, 3 Contract, pending renewal. ethnicities, adult, artsy, put-together; close-minded person who has a strong FILM outrageously dramatic owner of the these are a group of people you would affinity with chorizo. Documentarian: salon where the neighborhood girls see at Fashion Week in New York. males & females, 20-35, all ethnicities, a come to gossip. Carla: female, 20-29, all Restaurant Scenes: males & females, camera person who interviews and docu- ethnicities, works at Daniela’s salon 18+, all ethnicities, waitstaff, couples, ments Chorizo’s life and way of thinking. along with Vanessa, and is Daniela’s CHORUS CALLS cooks. Convention Center Equipment •• Auditions will be held by appt. June 13 close friend; young and pretty, but a lit- Guys: male, 28-48, Hispanic, one in from 3:30-6:30 p.m. and June 14 from tle slow to get the others’ jokes and ‘Cuba Libre,’ Dancers his 30s and one in 40s; the 40-year-old 2:30-5 p.m. in Turlock, CA. innuendos. Kevin Rosario: male, 40-59, •• Casting “Cuba Libre” with book & should be heavy-set. Realtor: female, •• Submit headshots and resumes to all ethnicities, Nina’s overprotective additional lyrics by Carlos Lacámara 25-48, all ethnicities, works June 1; [email protected]. Prepare a short father, who, coming from a long line of and music by Tiempo Libre. professional look; don’t submit if you monologue and bring your headshot farmers, has worked hard to resist fol- •• Company: Artists Repertory Theatre. aren’t available this day. Mexican and resume. For more info, visit www. lowing in his own father’s footsteps. Staff: Dámaso Rodriguez, dir.; Amy Family: males & females, 18+, all eth- picturethepossibilities.org and www. Camila Rosario: female, 40-59, all eth- Lieberman, casting dir.; Jorge Gómez, nicities, Looking for a ‘Mexican cinequest.org. nicities, Nina’s strong-willed mother, music dir.; Maija Garcia, choreo. Family of 4’. Two parents and two •• The actors will receive exposure and who wants what is best for Nina. •• Rehearsals begin Aug. 25; runs Oct. teens. recognition/credit on the film created Graffiti Pete: male, 20-29, all ethnici- 10-Nov. 15 at Winningstad Theatre in •• Seeking submissions from CA. which will be showcased on the Picture ties, graffiti artist and friend of Sonny. Portland, OR. ••Send submissions to TFbackground@ The Possibilities website and premiered •• Auditions will be held June 8 at 7 p.m. •• Seeking—Female Dancer/Ensemble: gmail.com. at Cinequest Film Festival 26, March and June 9 at 7 p.m. at Candlelight female, 20-29, all ethnicities. Female •• Pays: $50/day. 2016 in San Jose, CA. Pavilion, 455 W. Foothill Blvd., Dancer Ensemble: female, 20-39, all Claremont, CA, 91711. ethnicities. Female Dancer/Ensemble: •• For more info, visit www.thecpdt.com female, 30-39, all ethnicities. Female under the Backstage heading. This is an Dancer/Ensemble: female, 30-49, all open call. Bring picture, resume, and 16 ethnicities. Male Dancer/Ensemble: bars of a contemporary musical theater male, 20-39, all ethnicities. Male song in the style of “Heights.” You may Dancer Ensemble: male, 30-39, all eth- sing from the score. An accompanist nicities. Male Dancer/Ensemble: male, will be provided. Be prepared to dance 30-49, all ethnicities. if asked. All roles are open except The •• Equity Chorus Calls will be held June Piragua Guy. Callbacks will be held on 11 at 10 a.m. (sign-in, 9:30 a.m.) and at June 10. 11 a.m. (sign-in, 10:30 a.m.) at •• Rehearsal stipend and a per perfor- Screenland Studios, 10501 Burbank mance rate provided. Blvd., N. Hollywood, CA, 91601. Chorus rules are in effect. A monitor will be ‘Mary Poppins’ provided. •• Casting “Mary Poppins.” •• Dancers must be proficient in Cuban ••Company: The Norris Theatre. Staff: dance (Rumba, Son, Casino, Rueda). Tony Mansker, dir.-choreo.; Jared Scott, Bring one copy of headshot and musical dir.; James Gruessing, artistic resume. dir.-prod. •• For more info, visit www.artistsrep. •• Rehearsals begin Aug. 24 (nonunion) org. Note: None of the roles will be and Aug. 31 (Equity); runs Sept. 18-Oct. understudied. Actors unable to attend 4 in Los Angeles, CA. this call may submit headshot and •• Seeking—Bert: male, 25-35, all ethnici- resume to amyliebermancasting@ ties. Mr. George Banks: male, 35-50, all gmail.com. ethnicities. Mrs. Winifred Banks: •• Pays $618/wk. Equity LOA/LORT female, 30-40, all ethnicities. Jane Contract. Banks: female, 11+, all ethnicities. Picture yourself doing Michael Banks: male, 9+, all ethnici- ties. Mrs. Brill: female, 45-60, all eth- something rewarding nicities. Robertson Ay: male, 18+, all ethnicities. Miss Andrew: female, FEATURE FILMS Become an egg donor at NYU Fertility Center 50-60, all ethnicities. Katie Nanna: female, 25-45, all ethnicities. 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‘Citizen Hector’ young woman struggles with the grips requirements, collaborate with Show ting callbacks, avails, or bookings. 5. •• Casting “Citizen Hector.” Company of reality, when her nefarious friend Director and production team to ensure You need to learn how to earn all of your states: “Picture The Possibilities (PTP) starts interfering with the woman’s efficient show, prepare all required income from your acting career. What by Cinequest is a transformative leader- thoughts. paperwork/reports pertaining to show, you will discover: two powerful, break-

PLAYS ship movement. PTP productions will •• Company: Nanninga Productions. create Production Book/SOP for show, through on-camera script/copy exer- be in Turlock to produce a film that Staff: Melissa Nanninga, dir. maintain all costume, wig, and make- cises; two very specific things casting focuses on the difficulties Hispanic •• Shoots one day late June/early July in up looks, ensure safe environment for directors expect an actor to execute immigrants face when trying to gain Sylmar, CA. performers/conduct safety meetings when reading copy from the cue card; citizenship in the and the •• Seeking—Mary: female, 24-36, all eth- prior to show run, complete all payroll the number-one marketing tool actors important role family plays in that nicities, a troubled, young woman, reports, and address and report all job can use to create more castings; how to process.” struggling to make sense of the world related injuries or illnesses. legally break a contract with an unpro- •• Company: Picture The Possibilities around her; anxious, yet strong willed. •• Seeking submissions from CA. ductive agent before the contract term is (PTP) by Cinequest. Staff: Marcela Sam: female, 24-36, all ethnicities, a ••Apply on Backstage.com. up; how to receive the extra 20% ‘agent/ Villegas Castañón, mgr.-prod. very strong, deceiving character, has an ••Submit resume and a copy of your manager fee’ when you book a job even •• Shoots June 17-19, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., and evilness about her and is very cool, availability to jamesmicwood@aol. if you don’t have an agent; two ques- June 20, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. in Turlock, CA. calm and collected. com. tions you should never ask an agent in a •• Seeking—Hector Ruiz: male, 60-70, •• Seeking submissions from CA. •• Pay provided. meeting for representation; the photo Hispanic, rugged and weathered; he’s a ••Apply on Backstage.com. most actors have posted up on casting man who has worked the land all of his ••Include a link to your reel. services that may be blocking you from life and has the callused hands to prove ••Pays $100/day plus meals, craft ser- getting more auditions; four career end- it. Eddie: male, 12-14, Hispanic, coura- vice, and credit provided. ing mistakes actors make on their FILM geous and motivated to see his grandfa- FILM & TV CREW resume; excellent door prize surprises!” ther Hector find success in his toughest •• Company: Hey, I Saw Your challenges. Mia: female, 7-9, Hispanic, ‘$55/pound’ Commercial! Staff: Mike Pointer, career cute, young, and innocent girl with a •• Seeking a gaffer and boom-op for “$55/ coach. deep love for her grandfather Hector. STUDENT FILMS pound,” a short spoof on weight-loss •• Classes take place June 2, 3 p.m.; June •• Auditions will be held by appt. June 13 infomercials. 3, 7 p.m.; June 4, 3 p.m.; at Hey, I Saw from 3:30-6:30 p.m. and June 14 from ‘Goodbye’ •• Company: John Paul the Great Catholic Your Commercial! Studios, 1017 South 2:30-5 p.m. in Turlock, CA. •• Casting “Goodbye,” a three-minute University. Staff: Mark Villaluz, asst. La Brea Ave. #B (l blk. South of Olympic •• Submit headshots and resumes to student short film about a guy who has prod. Blvd.) in L.A. Note: You must leave the [email protected]. Prepare a short a very close relationship with his •• Shoots June 6 in Escondido, CA. entire day of your class free for a seat to monologue and bring your headshot younger sister and ends up finding her ••Seeking—Infomercial Subject: males & be saved. and resume. For more info, visit www. after she committed suicide. females, 20-30, all ethnicities, a test •• Seeking—Actors: 18+, all ethnicities, picturethepossibilities.org and www. •• Company: Art Institute. Staff: Kaylee subject demonstrates the use of a seeking TV commercials & TV/film cinequest.org. Miller, casting dir. weight loss product to his/her career coaching. •• No pay. Company states: “The actors •• Shooting begins first week of June detriment. •• Seeking submissions from CA. will receive global exposure and recog- 2015 in North Hollywood, CA. •• Seeking submissions from CA. ••To reserve a spot, email your name, nition/credit on the film created which •• Seeking—Emmett: male, 19-24, ••Apply on Backstage.com. contact number, and the date of the will be showcased on our Picture The Caucasian, Hispanic, Ethnically ••If you receive a script, have the first class you are attending to mike@hey- Possibilities website and premiered at Ambiguous / Mixed Race, a loving guy page memorized for the audition. isawyourcommercial.com. Note: You Cinequest Film Festival 26, March 2016 who has a strong relationship with his •• Copy, credit, and meals provided. must RSVP your seat. For more info, in San Jose, CA where over 700 artists, younger sister; torn apart when his call the 24-hour RSVP studio line at filmmakers, business and professionals younger sister commits suicide. (323) 939-4612 or visit www.heyisawy- are in attendance each year.” Maddie: female, 18-20, Caucasian, ourcommercial.com. Hispanic, Ethnically Ambiguous / •• Career Coach states: “If booked, union ‘Mosaic’ Mixed Race, happy high school teen- WORKSHOPS commercials pay $640 per day plus •• Casting “Mosaic,” an inspirational ager until she started getting bullied at residuals.” short film for Picture The Possibilities her new school, she finally can’t take it Beginning Actor Workshop (PTP) by Cinequest, a transformative and ends up killing herself, leaving her •• Seeking acting students for a beginner leadership movement, about the chal- brother behind, wondering what he actor workshop at CL Acting. Teacher lenges of teen immigrants. could have done to prevent it. states: “I have 20 years of experience in •• Company: Picture The Possibilities •• Seeking submissions from CA. Hollywood as an actor. Class will teach NORTHERN (PTP) by Cinequest. Staff: Marcela ••Send submissions to kayleemi- acting and on-camera techniques as Villegas Castañón, PTP mgr.-prod. [email protected]. well as the ‘dos and don’ts’ of being an •• Shoots June 17, 18, & 19 (8:30 a.m.-1 •• Note your availability in your cover actor, and more.” p.m.) and June 20 (9 a.m.–5 p.m.) in letter. •• Company: CL Acting. Staff: Casey Lee, CALIFORNIA Turlock, CA. •• No pay. teacher. •• Seeking—Emmanuel: male, 14-17, •• Workshop begins May 31 (every Sun., Hispanic, young man who struggles with 3:30-5:30 p.m.) in Hollywood, CA. fitting in at school and keeping true to •• Seeking—Acting Student: males & his culture. Adina: female, 40-55, females, 18+, all ethnicities. Hispanic, Emmanuel’s mother who STAGE STAFF & TECH •• Seeking submissions from CA. PLAYS strives to keep her son true to his culture. ••Send submissions to Clacting@gmail. •• Auditions will be held by appt. June 13 Buena Vista Theatres, Stage com. ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ from 3:30-6:30 p.m. and June 14 from Manager •• Submit via Backstage, email Clacting@ •• Casting a short-run, site-specific pro- 2:30-5 p.m. in Turlock, CA. •• Seeking a stage manager for Buena gmail.com, or call (818) 738-9983 to duction of Shakespeare’s classic play “A •• Submit headshots and resumes to Vista Theatres. sign up for your introductory class. Midsummer Night’s Dream.” [email protected]. Prepare a short •• Company: Buena Vista Theatres. Staff: •• No pay. Fee is $15 for introductory •• Company: Portola Valley Theatre monologue and bring your headshot James Wood, coord. class. Conservatory. GIGS and resume. For more info, visit www. •• Position start date TBD in Hollywood, •• Rehearsals begin in June; runs July picturethepossibilities.org and www. CA. Free On-Camera Commercial 29-Aug. 2 in Portola Valley, CA. cinequest.org. •• Seeking—Stage Manager: n/a, 18+, all Class •• Seeking—Demetrius: male, 20-39, all •• The actors will receive global expo- ethnicities, work will consist of (but not •• Seeking participants for a free on-cam- ethnicities. Theseus: male, 20-39, all sure and recognition/credit on the film be limited to) pre-show development, era commercial improv/audition book- ethnicities. created which will be showcased on the coordinate audition/rehearsal arrange- ing skills 90-minute class. Career Coach •• Seeking submissions from CA. Picture The Possibilities website and ments, liaise with cast on rehearsal and states: “Five reasons you need to come ••Send submissions to noelle@pvtc-ca. EVENTS premiered at Cinequest Film Festival performance scheduling, manage com- to this free class. 1. You just moved to org. March 26, 2016 in San Jose, CA. munications with all talent and man- L.A. to start your acting career. 2. Have •• No pay. agement/production, coordinate show been acting for a short/long time and ‘Sam’ start/call-times, etc. with appropriate don’t have an agent. 3. Have an agent Capital Stage Company Season •• Casting “Sam” a short film. Synopsis: personnel, monitor transportation/ and not getting auditions. 4. Have an •• Casting the Capital Stage Company’s After committing a most heinous act, a parking needs and dressing room agent, are getting auditions but not get- 2015-16 season. Season includes “Mr.

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Burns, A Post-Electric Play” (Anne •• Prepare two contrasting monologues Sacramento Theatre Company Way, #208, Napa, CA, 94558. EPA Rules Washburn, writer; Runs Aug. 11-Oct. for a combined total of not more than •• Casting the Sacramento Theatre are in effect. A monitor will not be pro- 4); “A Doll’s House” (Henrik Ibsen, three minutes. Singing optional; Company’s 2015-2016 season. Season vided. The producers will run all writer; Stephanie Gularte, adaptation. accompanist provided only 10 a.m.-1 includes “Sense & Sensibility” aspects of this audition.

Runs Sept. 29-Nov. 22, 2015); “The p.m. Bring headshot & resume listing (Rehearsals begin Sept. 8; runs Sept. •• For an audition appointment, visit PLAYS Behavior Of Broadus” (Burglars of productions in which you’ve per- 30-Oct. 25); “Of Kites and Kings” (Ben www.signupgenius.com/ Hamm, writer. Runs Nov. 17, 2015-Jan. formed, names of directors, and the Franklin, writer. Rehearsals begin go/20f0a49a5a82fa5fd0-2015. Bring pix 3, 2016); “Love & Information” (Caryl names of the two pieces you’ve Oct. 13; runs Nov. 4-Dec. 13); & resumes, stapled together. Prepare Churchill, writer. Runs Jan. 11-Feb. 28, prepared. “Cinderella” (Rehearsals begin Nov. two contrasting monologues or one 2016); “Blackberry Winter” (Steven •• Pays $430/wk. Equity SPT 6 Contract. 10; runs Dec. 2-27); “Driving Miss monologue and 32 bars of a song (musi- Yockey, writer. Runs Feb. 22-Apr. 17, Daisy” (Rehearsals begin Dec. 15; runs cal theater or pop/rock). An accompa-

2016); “” (, ‘Dogeaters’ Jan. 6-Feb. 14, 2016); “Twelfth Night” nist will be provided. All auditioners MUSICALS writer. Runs Apr. 12-Jun 5, 2016); and •• Casting Filipino and Filipino- (Rehearsals begin Feb. 2; runs Feb. will have a total of five minutes. For “The Totalitarians” (Peter Sinn American actors for Jessica Hagedorn’s 24-Mar. 20, 2016); “The Fantasticks” more info, visit www.luckypennynapa. Nachtrieb, writer. Runs May 31-July 24, “Dogeaters,” a sprawling tale of life in (Rehearsals begin Mar. 1; runs Mar. com. 2015). Manila during the Marcos regime. 23-May 1, 2016); and “The Hound of •• Pays: $220/wk. Equity Modified BAT •• Company: Capital Stage Company. •• Company: Magic Theatre. Staff: the Baskervilles” (Rehearsals begin Tier 1 Contract. Staff: Jonathan Williams, prod. artistic Loretta Greco, dir. Mar. 29; runs Apr. 20-May 15). dir.; Michael Stevenson, assoc. artistic •• Rehearsals begin Jan. 4, 2016; runs •• Company: Sacramento Theatre ‘On A Clear Day You Can See dir.; Peter Mohrmann, artistic assoc. Feb. 3-28 with a possible extension Company. Staff: Michael Laun, exec. Forever’ •• Season rehearses and performs in through Mar. 6, 2016 in San Francisco, prod. dir. •• Casting “On A Clear Day You Can See Sacramento, CA. CA. •• Season rehearses and performs Forever” the musical. •• Seeking—Equity Males and Females: •• Seeking—Senator Domingo Avila: September 2015-May 2016 in •• Company: New Conservatory Theatre n/a, 18+, all ethnicities. male, 18+, all ethnicities. Nestor Sacramento, CA. Center. Staff: Stephanie Desnoyers, •• Equity Principal Auditions will be held Noralez and Barbara Villanueva: 18+, •• Seeking—Actors: 18+, all ethnicities. casting dir. June 21 from 5-9 p.m. and June 22 from all ethnicities. Joey Sands: 18+, all eth- ••Equity Principal Auditions will be held •• Performances in San Francisco, CA. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. (lunch, 2-3 p.m.) at nicities. Daisy Avila: female, 18+, all June 15 from 12-8 p.m. (lunch, 4-5 p.m.) ••Seeking—David Gamble: male, 29, all Capital Stage Theater, 2215 J St., ethnicities. Rio Gonzaga: female, 18+, and June 16 from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. (lunch, ethnicities. Melinda Wells: female, Sacramento, CA, 95816. EPA Rules are all ethnicities. Leonor Ledesma: 2-3 p.m.) at Sacramento Theatre 27-34, all ethnicities. Dr. Sharone in effect. A monitor will not be pro- female, 18+, all ethnicities. Father Company Admin Office, 1419 H St., Stein: female, 30-49, all ethnicities. vided. The producer will run all aspects Jean Mallat: 18+, all ethnicities. Sacramento, CA, 95814. EPA Rules are Warren: male, 25-34, all ethnicities. of this audition. Freddie Gonzaga: male, 18+, all eth- in effect. A monitor will not be pro- Muriel: female, 25-34, all ethnicities. •• For an audition appointment, visit nicities. Pucha Gonzaga: 18+, all eth- vided. The producer will run all aspects Hannah: female, 20-39, all ethnicities. www.capstage.org and follow the direc- nicities.Uncle: 18+, all ethnicities. of this audition. Paula: female, 20-39, all ethnicities. tions under “Play A Part/Auditions.” Santos Tirador: 20-39, all ethnicities. •• Prepare two monologues (two minutes Roger: male, 20-39, all ethnicities. •• Prepare two contrasting monologues Lolita Luna: 20-29, all ethnicities. or less each), one comic, one dramatic. Alan: male, 20-39, all ethnicities. not to exceed three minutes total. Trinidad ‘Trini’ Gamboa: 30-39, all To be considered for musicals prepare Preston: male, 20-39, all ethnicities. Singing optional; accompanist pro- ethnicities. Romeo Rosales: 18-29, all up to a one minute song selection; bring Ensemble (Male): male, 40-59, all eth- vided only on Monday 11 a.m.-2 p.m. ethnicities. Man with Guitar: male, sheet music in appropriate key, accom- nicities. Ensemble (Female): female, Bring headshot & resume listing pro- 18+, all ethnicities. The Waiter at the panist provided. 18+, all ethnicities. ductions in which you’ve performed, Jeefney Coffee Shot: 18+, all ethnici- •• Actors unable to attend this call may •• Auditions will be held by appt. June 15 names of directors, and the names of ties. Andres ‘Perlita’ Alacran: 18+, all submit headshot and resume to Michael from 3-10 p.m. at New Conservatory the two pieces you’ve prepared. ethnicities. Chiquiting Moreno: 18+, Laun at [email protected]. Theater Center, 25 Van Ness @ Market, •• Pays $430/wk. Equity SPT 6 Contract. all ethnicities. Pedro: 18+, all ethnici- •• For more info, visit www.sactheatre. Lower Lobby, San Francisco, CA, 94102. ties. Rainer Fassbinder: 18+, all eth- org. •• For an audition appointment, email Capital Stage Company Season, nicities. : 18+, all •• Equity LOA/LORT Contract, salary submissions to [email protected]. San Francisco ethnicities. Two ‘Skin White’ Jingle pending. (Mainstage previous min. •• Prepare 16 bars of a song of your choice •• Casting the Capital Stage Company’s Singers: 18+, all ethnicities. General $618/wk.; Pollock Stage 2 previous min. to perform in a two-minute time slot. 2015-16 season. Season includes “Mr. Niasio Ledesma: 18+, all ethnicities. $495/wk.) •• No pay. Burns, A Post-Electric Play” (Anne Lieutenant Pepe Carreon: 18+, all eth- Washburn, writer; Runs Aug. 11-Oct. 4); nicities. Severo ‘Church’ Alacran: ‘Scrooge in Love’ “A Doll’s House” (Henrik Ibsen, writer; male, 18+, all ethnicities. Mang Berto: •• Casting the world premiere of the Stephanie Gularte, adaptation. Runs 18+, all ethnicities. Tito Alvarez: musical “Scrooge in Love.” Sept. 29-Nov. 22, 2015); “The Behavior 20-39, all ethnicities. Boomboom MUSICALS •• Company: 42nd Street Moon. Staff: Of Broadus” (Burglars of Hamm, writer. Alacran: 20-39, all ethnicities. Young Greg MacKellan, artistic dir.; Stephanie Runs Nov. 17, 2015-Jan. 3, 2016); “Love & Man and Young Woman: 18+, all Lucky Penny Productions Rhoads, producing dir.; Dave Dobrusky, Information” (Caryl Churchill, writer. ethnicities. •• Casting the 2015 Season for Lucky res. musical dir.; Joe Mader, managing Runs Jan. 11-Feb. 28, 2016); “Blackberry •• Equity Principal Auditions will be held Penny Productions. Season includes: dir.; Dyan McBride, dir. Winter” (Steven Yockey, writer. Runs June 15 from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. (lunch, 2-3 “The Secret Garden” (, •• Rehearsals begin Nov. 2 (Tues.-Fri., Feb. 22-Apr. 17, 2016); “Disgraced” p.m.) at Magic Theatre Lounge, 2 book & lyrics; Lucy Simon, music; Barry 6-10 p.m.; weekends 12-5 p.m.); pre- (Ayad Akhtar, writer. Runs Apr. 12-Jun Marina Blvd. Fort Mason Center, Martin, dir.; Lucas Sherman, music dir. views Nov. 25 & 27; runs Nov. 28-Dec. 13 5, 2016); and “The Totalitarians” (Peter Building D, San Francisco, CA, 94123. Rehearsals begin Aug. 17; runs Sept. in San Francisco, CA. Sinn Nachtrieb, writer. Runs May EPA Rules are in effect. A monitor will 17-Oct. 4); “Beyond Therapy” •• Seeking—Jacob Marley: male, 50-59, all 31-July 24, 2015). not be provided. The producer will run (, playwright. ethnicities. Ghost of Christmas Past: •• Company: Capital Stage Company. all aspects of this audition. Rehearsals begin Oct. 5; runs Nov. 5-22); female, 18+, all ethnicities. Ghost of Staff: Jonathan Williams, prod. artistic •• For an audition appointment, email and “The Great American Trailer Park Christmas Present: male, 18+, all eth- dir.; Michael Stevenson, assoc. artistic [email protected]. Hilary Christmas Musical” (David Nehls, nicities. Ghost of Christmas Future: dir. Flynn will get back to you within two music & lyrics; Betsy Kelso, book; Barry 18+, all ethnicities. Young Scrooge: •• Season rehearses and performs in business days. Martin, dir.; Lucas Sherman, musical male, 20-25, all ethnicities. Belle: Sacramento, CA. •• Prepare three minutes of material dir. Rehearsals begin Nov. 2; runs Dec. 20-40, all ethnicities. Fred: male, •• Seeking—Equity Males and Females: (One monologue or two short contrast- 3-20). 30-39, all ethnicities. Juliana: female, n/a, 18+, all ethnicities. ing monologues). For more info, visit •• Company: Lucky Penny Productions. 30-39, all ethnicities. Bob Cratchit: •• Equity Principal Auditions will be held www.magictheatre.org. Note: Some of Staff: Barry Martin & Taylor Bartolucci, male, 38-48, all ethnicities. Mrs. June 24 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at these parts are tiny and will be dou- co-exec. dirs. Cratchit: female, 38-48, all ethnicities. American Conservatory Theater, 30 bled, tripled, and more, depending on •• Season runs in Napa, CA. Peter & Martha: 16-23, all ethnicities. Grant Ave., Studio 8B; 8th fl., San which actors we find. Actors unable to ••Seeking—Actors & Actors Who Sing: Mr. & Mrs. Fezziwig: 40-60, all ethnici- Francisco, CA, 94108. A monitor will attend this call may submit headshot males & females, 18+, all ethnicities. ties. Dick Wilkins: male, 30-39, all not be provided. The producer will run and resume to auditions@magicthe- •• Equity Principal Auditions will be held ethnicities. all aspects of this audition. atre.org. June 14 from 5:30-9 p.m. (by appoint- •• Seeking submissions from CA. •• For an audition appointment, visit •• Equity BAT Tier 4 Contract (salary ment) and June 15 from 6-9 p.m. (by ••For consideration, mail submissions to www.capstage.org and follow the direc- pending, last year’s minimum $552/ appointment) at Lucky Penny 42nd Street Moon Casting, 601 Van tions under “Play A Part/Auditions.” wk.) Community Arts Center, 1758 Industrial Ness Ave., #E3-62, San Francisco, CA

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94102 or submit online at Company, 1501 S. 4th St., Minneapolis, begin Feb. 10, 2016; runs Mar. 2-20); and www.42ndstmoon.org/online-submis- MN, 55454. “The Explorers Club” (Nell Benjamin, sions. Submissions deadline is June 2. •• Sides will be provided when your audi- writer; Bud Martin, dir. Rehearsals Local Bay Area talent; musical theater tion is scheduled. Scripts can be begin Apr. 5; runs Apr. 27-May 15).

PLAYS NATIONAL/ experience required. All ethnicities obtained by request from mixed- •• Company: Delaware Theatre Company. encouraged. [email protected]. Email Staff: Bud Martin, exec. dir. •• Equity Bay Area Theatre salary pend- [email protected] to •• Season rehearses and runs in ing. Previous minimum: $422.50/wk. REGIONAL schedule an appointment. Include: Wilmington, DE. Preferred time slot, role(s) of interest, •• Seeking—Equity Actors: 18+, all ethnic- ‘The Secret Garden’ headshot/resume. EPA rules are in ities. Equity Actor/Singers: 18+, all •• Casting “The Secret Garden” a effect. A monitor will not be provided. ethnicities. musical. The producer will run all aspects of this •• Equity Principal Auditions will be held •• Company: Contra Costa Civic Theatre. audition. June 8 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (lunch, Staff: Marilyn Langbehn, artistic dir.; PLAYS •• Pays $600/wk. Equity SPT Contract. 12:30-1 p.m.) at Delaware Theatre Roger Welch, choreo.; Kevin Roland, Company, 200 Water St., Lobby Gallery, music dir.; Marsha Norman, book, ‘#TheRevolution’ City Theatre Company Season Wilmington, DE, 19809. A monitor will music, & lyrics; Lucy Simon, music & •• Casting “#TheRevolution” by •• Casting the City Theatre Company’s not be provided. The producer will run lyrics. Kristoffer Diaz. 2015-2016 season. Season includes: all aspects of this audition. •• Rehearsals begin in September; runs •• Company: InterAct Theatre Company. “The Night Alive” (Conor McPherson, •• Prepare two contrasting monologues, Nov. 20-Dec. 20, in El Cerrito, CA. Staff: Seth Rozin, producing artistic writer; Tracy Brigden, dir. Rehearsals two songs, or one song and one mono- •• Seeking—Male Roles: male, 18+, all eth- dir.-stage dir. begin Sept. 15; runs Oct. 10-Nov. 1); logue. Bring sheet music; accompanist nicities, 12 roles. Female Roles: female, •• Rehearsals begin Dec. 28, 2015; runs “Sunset Baby” (Dominique Morisseau, provided. Bring pix & resumes, stapled 18+, all ethnicities, 10 roles. Boy: male, Jan. 22-Feb. 14, 2016 in Philadelphia, writer; Jade King-Carroll, dir. together. Note: At the audition location, 10, all ethnicities, should appear 10 PA. Rehearsals begin Oct. 13; runs Nov. park on side of theater and enter years old. Girl: female, 10, all ethnici- •• Seeking—The Witness: female, 20-29, 7-Dec. 13); “Some Brighter Distance” through front doors. For more info, ties, should appear 10 years old. all ethnicities, principled, morally cen- (Keith Reddin, writer; Tracy Brigden, visit www.delawaretheatre.org. •• Auditions will be held by appt. July 25 tered, introspective, a collaborator. The dir. Rehearsals begin Dec. 29; runs Jan. •• Pays: $618/wk. min. Equity LORT Non- from 12-4 p.m. and July 26 from 12-4 Muscle: female, 20-29, all ethnicities, 23-Feb. 14, 2016); “Sex With Strangers” Rep Contract. p.m. in El Cerrito, CA, 94530. physically intimidating, unwavering, a (Laura Eason, writer; Jenn Thompson, •• For an audition appointment visit disciplined follower. Aurora: female, dir. Rehearsals begin Feb. 16, 2016; runs ‘Lobby Hero’ https://ccctauditions.wufoo.com/ 20-29, all ethnicities, enthusiastic, Mar. 12-Apr. 3); and “The Last Match” •• Seeking Equity actors for four avail- forms/ eager, a groupie. Harvey: male, 20-29, (Anna Ziegler, writer; Tracy Brigden, able roles (three men, one woman) in ccct-auditions-for-the-secret-garden. all ethnicities, enthusiastic, eager, a dir. Rehearsals begin Mar. 15, 2016; “Lobby Hero.” •• Prepare 32 bars from a published musi- groupie. runs Apr. 9-May 15). •• Company: Theatre Horizon. Staff: Erin cal; legit voice; no belt; bring sheet •• Equity Principal Auditions will be held •• Company: City Theatre Company. Reilly, prod.; Matthew Decker, dir.; music in your key. June 8 from 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. (lunch, Staff: Tracy Brigden, artistic dir.; Rebecca May Flowers, casting dir. •• Travel stipend provided. 1-2 p.m.) at The Adrienne, 2030 Sansom Reginald L. Douglas (attending the •• Rehearsals begin Jan. 25, 2016; pre- St., Philadelphia, PA, 19103. A monitor EPAs), artistic prod.; James McNeel, views begin Feb. 18; runs Feb. 25-Mar. will not be provided. The producer will managing dir. 13 in Norristown, PA. run all aspects of this audition. •• Season rehearses and performs in •• Seeking—Jeff: male, 24-29, all ethnici- •• For an audition appointment, Equity , PA. ties. William: male, 26-29, African GIGS members email srozin@interactthe- •• Seeking—Equity Actors: males & American. Dawn: female, 20-26, all eth- atre.org (preferred) or call (215) 568- females, 18+, all ethnicities. nicities. Bill: male, 30, Caucasian. San Francisco Real Estate 8077. AEA members without •• Equity Principal Auditions will be held •• Equity Principal Auditions will be held Promos appointments seen as time permits. June 17 from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. (by appoint- June 10 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (by appoint- •• Seeking actors and actresses for pro- •• Prepare one contemporary monologue ment only; lunch 1-2 p.m.) and June 18 ment; lunch 12-1 p.m.) at Theatre motional positions. Company states: not to exceed two minutes. Bring pic- from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. (by appointment Horizon, 401 DeKalb St., Norristown, “A fast-paced San Francisco real ture and resume. Note: The role of The only; lunch, 1-2 p.m.) at City Theatre, PA, 19401. A monitor will not be pro- estate firm seeks dynamic, fully Revolution (female, 20s, any ethnicity, 1300 Bingham St., Pittsburgh, PA, vided. The producer will run all aspects trained actors and actresses for a charistmatic, intense, self-involved, a 15203. A monitor will not be provided. of this audition. series of promotional activities.” leader) has been cast. Actors may be The producer will run all aspects of this •• For an audition appointment, email •• Company: Neil Cerbone Associates. considered for possible replacement if audition. [email protected] with Staff: Thomas Devaney, prod. needed. •• For an audition appointment, Equity the subject line “Lobby Hero.” Include •• Position begins June 1 in San •• Pays $476/wk. min. Equity SPT Tier 7 members email rdouglas@citytheatre- the following: your name, phone num- Francisco, CA. Note: This is a 12-week Contract. company.org (strongly preferred ber, first and second choice of appoint- commitment. method), or call (412) 431-4400, ext. ment hours, as well as any time during •• Seeking—Promotional Spokesperson: ‘’ 274. AEA members without appoint- the day that you are not available, and males & females, 28-38, all ethnici- •• Casting “An Octoroon,” a play. ments seen as time permits. the role for which you would like to be ties, attractive, neat appearing types, ••Company: Mixed Blood Theatre •• Prepare a contemporary monologue considered. If you are unable to email, Seeking attractive, neat appearing Company. Staff: Nataki Garrett, dir. under two minutes. Bring picture and call Rebecca May Flowers at (610) types of all ethnicities; age range late •• Rehearsals begin Sept. 21; runs Oct. resume. 283-2230. 20’s to late 30’s. Pictures and resumes 15-Nov.15 in Minneapolis, MN. •• For more info. visit www.citytheatre- •• Prepare up to two minutes of audition to Theresa Klotz, Neil Cerbone •• Seeking—Zoe: female, 18-29, African company.org. If unable to attend the material. This may include one or more Associates, 380 Lackawanna Place, American, Ethnically Ambiguous / EPA, headshots may be mailed to: City monologues. Bring pix & resumes, sta- South Orange, NJ, 07079.Casting Mixed Race. Minnie: female, 20-39, Theatre Company, Attn: Casting, 1300 pled together. For more info, visit www. appointments occur in San Francisco, African American. Dido: female, 20-39, Bingham St., Pittsburgh, PA 15203. TheatreHorizon.org. last two weeks in May. Location TBD. African American. Grace: female, •• Pays $700/wk. Equity LORT Non-Rep •• Pays: $342/wk. min. Equity SPT Tier 4 •• Seeking submissions from CA. 20-39, African American. Dora: female, Contract. Contract. ••Auditions will take place by appoint- 20-29, Caucasian. BJJ/George/ GIGS ment only in late May. For consider- M’Closky: male, 20-39, African Delaware Theatre Company Mary Moody Northen Theatre ation, send pictures and resumes to American. Playwright/Wahnotee/ •• Seeking Equity actors and actor/sing- •• Casting the 2015-16 Season for Mary Theresa Klotz c/o Neil Cerbone & LaFouche: male, 40-59, Caucasian. ers for various roles in Delaware Moody Northern Theatre. Season Associates, 380 Lackawanna Place, Assistant/Pete/Paul: n/a, 20-39, Theatre Company’s upcoming 2015-16 includes: “Mr. Burns: A Post-Electric South Orange, NJ 07079 or email to Hispanic, Asian, Southeast Asian / season. Season includes: “Playing the Play” (Anne Washburn, writer; David [email protected]. Pacific Islander, Ethnically Ambiguous Assassin” (David Robson, writer; Joe M. Long, dir. Rehearsals begin Aug. 17; •• Pays $1,500/week (5 days). / Mixed Race. Ratts/Br’er Rabbit: male, Brancato, dir. Rehearsals begin Oct. 6; runs Sept. 24-Oct. 4); “To Kill a 30-49, African American, Ethnically runs Oct. 21-Nov. 8); “Diner” (Barry Mockingbird” (Harper Lee, novel; Ambiguous / Mixed Race. Levinson, book; Sheryl Crow, music; Christopher Segall, adaptation; Robert VISIT BACKSTAGE.COM/CASTING •• Equity Principal Auditions will be held Kathleen Marshall, dir.-choreo. Tolaro, dir. Rehearsals begin Oct. 5; for full character breakdowns, script June 17 from 2-5 p.m. (role of Dora only) Rehearsals begin Nov. 3; runs Dec. 2-27, runs Nov. 12-22); “The Government sides and more casting notices and June 18 from 2-8:30 p.m. (all roles 2015); “Nureyev’s Eyes” (David Rush, Inspector” (Nikolai Gogol, writer; except Dora) at Mixed Blood Theatre writer; Michael Mastro, dir. Rehearsals Michelle S. Polgar, dir. Rehearsals begin

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Jan. 4, 2016; runs Feb. 11-21, 2016); U.S. Our shows run year-round, Professional and “She Loves Me” (Joe Masteroff, with a multitude of fun themes book; Sheldon Harnick, lyrics; Jerry changing periodically to give our Brock, music; David M. Long, dir. repeat customers something new to Rehearsals begin Feb. 22; runs Apr. look forward to.” PLAYS Actor Training 7-17). •• Company: TMMC. Staff: Ron •• Company: Mary Moody Northern Austin, casting dir. Theatre/St. Edward’s University. •• Performances run year-round in •• Season runs at St. Edward’s the Atlanta, GA area. THEATRE, FILM, TELEVISION University campus in Austin, TX. •• Seeking—Actor: 18+, all •• Seeking—Actors & Actors Who ethnicities. AUDITIONING NOW...

Sing: 18+, all ethnicities. •• Auditions will be held by appt. MUSICALS •• Equity Principal Auditions will be June 22 from 2:30-6:30 p.m. at Two Year held June 8 from 4:30-7:30 p.m. (by Gotta Dance Atlanta, 1778 appointment) at Mary Moody Ellsworth Industrial Dr. NW, Conservatory Northern Theatre, SEU Campus, Atlanta, GA, 30318. 3001 S. Congress Ave., Austin, TX, •• For consideratino, email Program 78704. EPA Rules are in effect. A [email protected]. monitor will not be provided. The •• Pays: base $75/performance via producers will run all aspects of direct deposit. Casting director One Year Acting this audition. states: “We also reimburse gas and for Film and TV •• For an appointment, call Jarrett pay for travel expenses. If you King at (512)448-8487 or email jar- choose to travel to a non-local per- Program [email protected]. Bring pix & formance we will handle flights resumes, stapled together. Prepare and lodging.” a one- to one-and-a-half-minute contemporary monologue. Singers should also prepare 32 bars and bring sheet music in the correct key. Accompanist provided from MUSICALS 6-7:30 p.m. For more info, visit www.stedwards.edu/theatre. ‘Evita’ Screenwriting Workshop •• Pays: $544/wk. min. Equity URTA. •• Casting the sung through pop opera, “Evita” by Andrew Lloyd ‘Portraits: He Said...She Webber and Tim Rice. Said’ •• Company: ZACH Theatre. Staff: To Register Contact: •• Casting “Portraits: He Said...She Nick Demos, dir.-choreo.; Allen Said.” Portraits is a performance Roberston, musical dir.; Abe [email protected] piece, 26 monologues, alternating Reybold, assoc. artistic dir.; Dan 13 for a woman, 13 for a man, one McMurrough & Jason Connor, 1.855.556.6565 together at the end. It was first per- accompanists. formed at the Carrack Modern Art •• Rehearsals begin Sept. 1; tech (http://thecarrack.org/event/por- begins Sept. 22; runs Sept. 30-Nov. Two Week Acting for Film & TV Workshop traits). The monologues reflect 1 (Weds.-Sat. 7:30 p.m. & Sun. 2:30 women of different ages, different p.m.) in Austin, TX. situations, and different points of •• Seeking—Eva Peron: female, 18-33, view. The actor will need to be pro- all ethnicities. Che: male, 18-35, ficient in memorizing monologues, Hispanic. Juan Peron: male, 30-50, working with direction via Skype. all ethnicities. Mistress: female, There will be only two days of face 15-21, all ethnicities. Magaldi: male, to face rehearsal before the 30-40, all ethnicities. Tango performances. Couple: 30-40, all ethnicities. •• Company: Robert Siegel. Adult Ensemble: males & females, ••Performances run Aug. 15-21 in 18-55, all ethnicities. Children’s NYC. Note: One performance may Ensemble: males & females, 7-15, be in the afternoon. all ethnicities. •• Seeking—Equity Female Actor: •• Equity Principal Auditions will be female, 35-50, all ethnicities, could held June 8 from 4-11 p.m. and June be a little older, but not younger. 9 from 4-11 p.m. at ZACH Theatre’s •• Seeking submissions from NC. Nowlin Rehearsal Studio, 1426 ••Skype Interviews will be held on Toomey Rd., Austin, TX, 78704. upcoming date TBD. For consider- EPA Rules are in effect. A monitor ation, email picture and resume to will not be provided. The producer [email protected] with “He will run all aspects of this audition. Said She Said Skype Interview •• For an audition appointment, Submission” in the subject line. If email [email protected]. given appointment, you will be •• Prepare 32 bars of appropriate sent a sample monologue for the material that best shows their range; audition in your contact email. an accompanist will be provided. Be •• Pays a stipend (1/3 of nightly prepared with alternate, contrasting receipts). Equity Showcase-NY musical selections. Bring a hard Fringe Contract. copy headshot and resume. Note: We are seeking strong singers. The Murder Mystery Callbacks will be held July 6-9. For Company, Atlanta more info, visit www.zachtheatre. •• Seeking theatrical/improv actors org/about/auditions. Some of the for The Murder Mystery Company. roles will be understudied. If you Casting director states: “The are unable to attend this call, email Murder Mystery Company has been headshot and resume to auditions@ active in the national theater com- zachtheatre.org.

munity for over ten years and is •• Equity LOA/LORT Contract (salary third in record ticket sales in the pending, prev. min. $371/wk.) www.ToA.edu

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Fiddlehead Theatre Co. baritone; funny, wise, but fiery; Billy down. He hangs onto his guilt of mur- ties, daughter of Jethro, the priest of •• Casting the 2015-16 Season for Crystal type with a stubborn streak; the dering the Egyptian soldier and knows the territory to which Moses runs; wise Fiddlehead Theatre Company. Season narrator of the show, eloquent; needs to God can see the worst of him; when beyond her years, due to the wisdom includes: “West Side Story” (runs Oct. handle dialogue extremely well and he’s at the burning bush, he is born she gained through her faith in God. A 16-25); Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” communicate through song--great again and renewed: “How could God beautiful, kind, and spirited woman; (runs Nov. 27-Dec. 6); and “Show Boat” comedic timing, but genuine with a want me, a failure and loser?” Aaron: accents welcome; African or Jamaican (runs Apr. 22-May 1, 2016). father’s heart. Gaza: male, 18+, all eth- male, 30+, all ethnicities, to play 30s- feel. Featured Ensemble Roles: males & •• Company: Fiddlehead Theatre nicities, pronounced “Gah-zah”; to play 40s; baritenor; must be strong actor, females, 18-60, all ethnicities, seeking Company, Inc. Staff: Meg Fofonoff, pro- 30s-plus; strong tenor; the villain; com- comedian, and singer; Moses’ brother; experienced, dynamic, and engaging ducing artistic dir. mander of Gaza; short of stature, but not self-aware; very eloquent; comic triple threats for featured ensemble •• Season runs in Norwood, MA. big on ego, ambition, and cunning; has relief, quick-talker, smart, but won’t roles; all ethnicities and types are

MUSICALS ••Seeking—Actors & Actors Who Sing: a serious Napoleon complex; driven by shut up sometimes and often gets strongly encouraged; seeking excellent 18+, all ethnicities. the need for power and domination, ahead of himself; feels like he has singers who are capable of athletic •• Equity Principal Auditions will be held and a livid hatred of all things concern- important things to say; feels he should dancing, with strong stage presence June 9 from 1-7 p.m. and June 10 from ing the Hebrews and their God; a dead- have been called instead of stuttering and solid acting chops; also seeking 1-7 p.m. at Fiddlehead Theatre Offices, eye shark with panache and a very, very Moses; has a good heart, but he could athletic strong men and big tough guys, 37 Norwood St., Main fl., Dorchester, strong presence. Delilah: female, 18-35, be accused of loving the sound of his particularly with extensive fight expe- MA, 02125. A monitor will not be pro- all ethnicities, to play 30s; soulful pop/ own voice; but he sincerely believes he rience. Samson: male, 18-40, all ethnic- vided. The producers will run all rock vocals; type; is inspired. Pharaoh/Thutmoses III: ities, bari-tenor; 6’-plus preferred; an aspects of this audition. No appoint- Samson’s love interest in Act II; very male, 18-45, all ethnicities, to play 30s- experienced stage fighter with strong ments. Equity Members will be seen on intelligent, complex woman, no push- 40s; alpha male; vocal rock star; must build (not steroid-blown, but athletic a first come, first seen basis. over; conflicted between self-preserva- be strong rock baritenor with strong and appears strong); Act I: self- •• Bring pix & resumes, stapled together. tion and love; tenacious, resourceful, vocal range (with healthy/legit tech- absorbed, naïve, proud, impulsive, Prepare 16 bars of a legit ballad and 16 funny, remarkably witty, beautiful, and nique); Pharaoh during plagues; should stubborn, intelligent, loyal, and trust- Bars of an uptempo/pop song. Bring charismatic; must be a strong actress. be in the prime of his life; has a son he’s ing; relentless and a risk-taker; he has sheet music; accompanist provided. Zeleponi: female, 25-65, all ethnicities, raising to be like him; disgustingly con- the capacity for great faith and has a •• Pays: $560/wk. Equity LOA Contract. to play 60s-plus; warm soprano; fident; prideful, laughing hysterically very strong sense of what he believes to Samson’s mom; devoted spirit; quiet, as he’s being told that his world of be right and wrong. Act II: he’s giving ‘Side Show’ & ‘Ain’t verbally dominated by the big person- power is crumbling; typical jerk with a in to disillusionment, apathy, and unre- Misbehavin’’ alities of her family; humble and shy; following of “yes men”; nobody in his strained passions…enter Delilah; she’s •• Casting “Side Show” & “Ain’t protective and surprisingly rich in wis- right mind would cross this man; he lit- exciting, challenging, beautiful, smart, Misbehavin’.” dom; very wise. Djabenusiri: female, erally sees himself as a god and he has and understands him; he breaks his •• Company: Porchlight Music Theatre. 18-25, all ethnicities, the most gorgeous all the power of Egypt. Jethro: male, lifelong vow to keep her; later, broken, Staff: Michael Weber, artistic dir.; woman you’ve ever seen--until she 18+, all ethnicities, to play 60s-plus; he experiences the transforming grace Aaron Benham (“Side Show”) and opens her mouth to speak; strong beautiful, fun gospel vocal with riff; of God when he is given his strength Austin Cook (“Ain’t Misbehavin’”), comedic skills and impeccable timing; priest of the territory to which Moses back. music dirs. Samson’s love interest in Act I; bit of a runs; big, stout, warm, and spirited; •• Seeking submissions nationwide. •• “Side Show” rehearsals begin Aug. 17; spoiled, upper-class Philistine; very very wise; teaches Moses the benefits ••Auditions will be held by invitation in runs Sept. 11-Oct. 18 or 25). “Ain’t well put-together (the couture dress of living the simpler life of a shepherd NYC and at the Strasburg, PA theater Misbehavin’” rehearsals begin Oct. 26; matches the custom sandals, which in his village; accents welcome; African location. For consideration, submit a runs Nov. 14-Dec. 20 in Chicago, IL. match the fine jewelry, etc.); she just or Jamaican feel; must believably play video audition. Submission deadlines •• Seeking—All Roles Open - “Side Show”: loves being in love; not a delicate age. Semnet: male, 18+, all ethnicities, are June 10 for Branson; July 1 for NYC; males & females, 18+, all ethnicities. flower; has strong (but quite superfi- very Hollywood--flashy, dramatic, and July 18 for PA. Complete the actor Understudies and Possible cial) feelings; she gushes, smitten with extra-caffeinated, severely high- application via www.sight-sound.com/ Replacements - “Ain’t Misbehavin’”: her Hebrew strongman; but, ultimately, strung, detail-oriented, and just out- auditions. Submit your performance males & females, 18+, all ethnicities. not as much herself, or the next man of there. Hatshepsut: female, 25-45, all reel (including singing and acting), •• Equity Principal Auditions will be held interest. Esther: female, 18-45, all eth- ethnicities, alto; strong stage presence; headshot and resume to SSCasting7@ June 8 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (lunch, 2-3 nicities, to play 40s-plus; mezzo, big power-hungry, cutthroat, ruthless, and gmail.com with “Your Name+Your p.m.) at Porchlight Music Theatre voice, with gospel riff; think a hippie manipulative; knows she is beautiful Preferred Audition Location (PA or Rehearsal Studios, 4200 W. Diversey, from the 1960s, now living in the ‘80s; and enjoys it thoroughly; pure evil as NYC)” in the subject line. If you do not Chicago, IL, 60639. EPA Rules are in often at odds with Manoah; she’s not she cooks up her plan to gain power... have a reel, perform a brief monologue effect. A monitor will be provided. Free afraid to say what she thinks. Jethro’s while maintaining the highest level of and a song of your choosing (at least 16 parking on street or in lot. By public Wife: female, 18+, all ethnicities, to class. She loves her baby boy (Moses) bars) that best shows your vocal ability trans., #76 bus. play 40s-plus; fun gospel vocal with whom she found in the river; however, and personality (songs with accompa- •• For an audition appointment, call (312) plenty of riffing and high range; wife of her hunger for power far outweighs any niment preferred). Including dance is 641-0406, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. or 3-4:30 the priest of the territory to which sense of true motherly love. Powerful, encouraged, but not required at this p.m. only. Moses runs; warm, wise, caring, ener- political, intelligent, strong, and con- stage. Shoot from your waist up, so •• Prepare 32 bars of a song that best getic, with a slightly cheeky sense of flicted; she married Thutmoses II casting personnel can see your face and shows off your voice in the style of humor; helps teach Moses the benefits (Pharaoh) for power. She is Moses’ sur- movement clearly. If your material is music appropriate to a production in of living the simpler life of a shepherd rogate mom and intends to ride his not memorized, be familiar enough the season. Have a second contrasting in their village; accents welcome; coattails to highest height of power; it with it to commit fully to the scene and song ready in the event you are asked. African or Jamaican feel. Priestess: must be believable that she could ruth- use your physicality. You may record Bring your book. An accompanist will female, 18+, all ethnicities, mature lessly fight then gain that much power this on your phone or any other conve- be provided. No a cappella or recorded woman with undeniably strong stage and even rule as Pharaoh herself. nient device. Label your video: “Sight & accompaniment, please. presence; powerful dark speaking Yocheved: female, 18-35, all ethnicities, Sound 2016 Central Casting - First •• Pays $276/wk. min. Equity CAT Tier 2 voice. Papa: male, 40+, all ethnicities, to play 30s; mezzo soprano, with high Name Last Name.” Post your submis- Contract. to play 70s; Samson’s senile grandfa- pop mix; Hebrew slave; Moses’ biologi- sion on YouTube.com. Do not make the ther; a good man--one of the last men cal mom and his conscience--practi- links private; it must be easy for the Sight & Sound Theatres, Male of faith left; but his mind is starting to cally a saint; she instilled faith in him team to view. You may be asked to and Female Singers/Actors/ go and you never know if he’s with you and sacrifice. To do what is right, she attend a PA or NYC audition in-person Dancers or somewhere else. Moses: male, 30-45, must sacrifice and let go; her faith is the or resubmit after feedback. Note: All •• Casting Sight & Sound Theatres’ 2016 all ethnicities, to play 30-60s; strong only thing she is clinging to desper- roles open. All ethnicities strongly season of “Samson” and “Moses.” pop baritenor, with warm high range; ately--intense; must be a strong actress. encouraged; must be 18+. If you are •• Company: Sight & Sound Theatres. stutters, smart, athletic, good-looking, Miriam: female, 18-35, all ethnicities, to unable to meet the deadlines or to Staff: Courtney Ell-Suders, casting dir. very likable; his biological mom play 30s; mezzo soprano with strong attend auditions in July, contact the •• “Samson” rehearsals begin Jan. 2016; instilled in him justice and a sense of mix and belt; Moses’ older sister; very casting director via email to make spe- runs Mar. 11-Dec. 31, 2016 in Lancaster right and wrong; conflicted--turns his devoted, wise, and strong woman; good cial arrangements. County, PA. “Moses” rehearsals begin back on the throne: “I can’t be in public heart; is very supportive of her brother •• Pays: $700–$1,150/wk. All cast mem- Jan. 2016; runs Mar. 18-Dec. 31, 2016 in who I am not in private”; refuses to Moses; thrilled to see him (after 20-plus bers receive full health benefits, paid Branson, MO. become Pharaoh; he is young and naive years separated); she is nurturing, lov- time off, and 401ks. Relocation assis- •• Seeking—Manoah: male, 35-68, all eth- when he leaves the safety of silver- ing, and forthright when need be. tance/reimbursement provided. nicities, to play 60s-80s, Samson’s dad; spoon life; he’s shocked and knocked Tzipporah: female, 18-35, all ethnici-

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‘’ •• Pays $332/wk. min. Equity SPT 4 brown hair. •• Casting versatile actors of all ages and Contract. •• Seeking submissions from GA. ethnicities who are strong singers for ••Send submissions to Mhcindie@gmail. “Violet.” AUDITION com. •• Company: Yellow Tree Theatre. Staff: •• Include photos, name, age, height, Sean Byrd, dir.; Jason Peterson, prod.; HIGHLIGHTS weight, and contact number. Kyle Picha, musical dir. FEATURE FILMS •• Some pay. •• Rehearsals begin Mar. 14, 2016; runs MIDWEST Apr. 8-May 8, 2016 in Osseo, MN. ‘Keeping up with Jones’ Fri. June 5 •• Seeking—Flick: male, 25-35, African •• Casting background for the feature Porchlight Music Theatre Nonunion American, a soldier; a dreamer and go- film, “Keeping up with Jones,” starring ‘Yellow Eyes’ also 6/6) getter. He doesn’t enjoy the army, but Zach Galifianakis and Jon Hamm. SCRIPTED TV & VIDEO MUSICALS enjoys the respect it garners him. There Project description: “A suburban couple ‘H.M.S. Pinafore’ (also 6/6 & 6/7) is something gentle, good about him, becomes suspicious of their new hot ‘Confirmation’ • not to be interpreted or confused with neighbors.” Sat. June 6 • Casting for the HBO movie weakness or lack of authority. Range: •• Company: Fox 2000 Pictures, Extras “Confirmation,” starring Kerry C4-E6. Gospel Soloist: female, 50-70, Casting Atlanta. Staff: Greg Mottola NOAC Conference Washington. African American, a member of the vol- (“Superbad”), dir. ‘Alma,’ Spanish Short Film (also 6/7) •• Company: HBO. Staff: Rick Famuyiwa, unteer choir that sings for the •• Shoots June 8 in Atlanta, GA. ‘Hedwig and the Angry Inch’ dir.; Tammy Smith, casting dir. Preacher’s telecast. Sings for God with ••Seeking—Moroccan Types: male, 18+, •• Shoots mid-June-July in Atlanta, GA. and power. Actor doubles as Hispanic, South Asian, Middle Eastern, ••Seeking—African-American Men: FILM Landlady and Woman Knitting. Range: Ethnically Ambiguous / Mixed Race, Mon. June 8 male, 18-45, African American, to play F3-G5. Earl: male, 50-70, all ethnicities, African Descent, for Marrakesh, ‘Side Show’ & ‘Ain’t Misbehavin’’ Anita Hill’s family, hair to be short/neat a strange character on the greyhound Morocco street scene. & natural color. African-American Walk To Know’ (also 6/10) bus who sneaks smokes in the bath- •• Seeking submissions from GA. Women: female, 30-65, African room and is carrying a smelly suitcase ••Send submissions to jonesextras@ ‘Turn That Thing Around...’ American, to play Anita Hill’s family, he claims holds a flea circus. Actor dou- gmail.com. hair to have conservative style & natu- blings include: Radio Soloist, Waiter, •• Include recent photos, age, sizes, and Tue. June 9 ral color. & VIDEOTV Leroy Evans, Mechanic, and Bus Driver all contact info. •• Seeking submissions from GA. 3. Range B3-F5. Father: male, 35-45, •• Some pay. ‘The Rainmaker’ ••Send submissions to extras@tscast- Caucasian, a simple, widowed man who ing.com. lovingly raises his daughter alone doing ‘The Founder’ For the full auditions calendar, •• Include your name, contact info, loca- the best he can with the little knowl- •• Casting for the feature film, “The tion, age, height, weight, all clothing visit backstage.com/auditions edge and resources he has to do so. Founder,” starring Michael Keaton and sizes, and include recent photos (shoul- Stern but friendly, smart but unedu- Laura Dern. Project description: “The ders up, knees up and one in “Sunday cated. Range: A3-F5. Monty: male, story of McDonald’s founder, Ray Best” attire). Must be local to Greater 25-35, all ethnicities, a paratrooper and Kroc.” Atlanta, GA area. Flick’s friend from basic training. •• Company: The Weinstein Company. experience and/or any 1940s style •• Pay is $68/8 hrs., with overtime after Rough around the edges. Self- Staff: John Lee Hancock, dir. wardrobe. Male Extras: male, 18-35, that. consumed, but not necessarily pur- •• Shoots June 11 or 12 in Atlanta, GA. Caucasian, African American, may be posefully so. Fighting his own demons. ••Seeking—McDonald’s Customers: asked to get a 1940’s military style hair- ‘Empire’ Range: A3-G5. Old Lady: female, 55-65, males & females, 18-50, Caucasian, cut, please list if you have any military •• Casting season two of the FOX TV all ethnicities, former beauty in her Hispanic, must be 5’11 or under, guys no experience and/or any 1940s style series “Empire,” starring Terrence heyday. Staunch, tired and frustrated larger then a 34 waist, ladies no large wardrobe. Women: female, 18+, all eth- Howard & Taraji P. Henson. with life. Actor doubles as Hotel Singer then a size 4/6 dress, must have hair nicities, need to have natural hair with •• Company: FOX, Imagine Television, 4 and Old Lady 2. Range: F3-E5. Preacher: that can pass for 1950’s. no highlights or streaks, please list if Star Casting. Staff: Lee Daniels & Danny male, 30-40, all ethnicities, an impas- •• Seeking submissions from GA. you have any military experience and/ Strong, exec. prods.; Jess Gisin, casting sioned, theatrical man who preaches ••Send submissions to founderextras@ or any 1940s style wardrobe. dir. with all the bravado he can muster. gmail.com. •• Seeking submissions from AL. •• Shoots June 2015-February 2016 in Once had a true healing touch but has •• Include recent photo, contact info, ••Send submissions to USSIndyExtras@ Chicago, IL. lost it in his quest to become a show- height, weight, and all clothing sizes. gmail.com. •• Seeking—Inmates: males & females, man. Dismissive and egotistical. Actor •• Some pay. •• Must include your name, telephone 18-65, all ethnicities, to play a core doublings include: Bus Drive, Rufus, number, height, weight, as well as a group of extras, give your general avail- Radio Singer, and Bus Driver 4. Range: ‘USS Indianapolis: Men of closeup photo and a full body photo. ability from June-February, local hires B3-G5. Virgil: male, 20-25, all ethnici- Courage’ Please make sure photos are in color only, must have an Illinois Driver’s ties, the Preacher’s assistant. Knows •• Casting for the feature film “USS with no sunglasses and no hats on. License or Illinois State ID to submit. the smoke & mirrors of the Preacher’s Indianapolis: Men of Courage,” starring Must have a valid Alabama driver’s •• Seeking submissions from IL. show and must begrudgingly deal with Nicolas Cage. Project description: “The license. ••Send submissions to extras4empire@ anyone who might derail it. Actor dou- harrowing true story of the crew of the •• Some pay. gmail.com. blings include: Billy Dean, Creepy Guy, USS Indianapolis, who were stranded in •• Include your name, contact info, zip Radio Singer, and Bus Driver 2. Range: the Philippine Sea for five days after ‘X-Mas’ code of residence, height, weight, age, B3-B5. delivering the atomic weapons that •• Casting for the feature film, “X-mas,” and recent photos (close up and full •• Auditions will be held by appt. June 22 would eventually end WWII.” starring Seth Rogen and Joseph body, shot against a neutral/plain wall from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Yellow Tree •• Company: Goleman Casting. Staff: Gordon-Levitt. Project description: “In with decent lighting). Must have an Theatre, 320 5th Ave SE, Osseo, MN, Richard Rionda Del Castro, co-writer/ New York City for their annual tradition Illinois Driver’s License or Illinois State 55369. prod.; Cam Cannon, co-writer; Mario of Christmas Eve debauchery, three ID to submit. Must be registered at •• For an audition appointment, visit www. Van Peebles, dir.; Timothy Patrick lifelong best friends set out to find the www.4starcasting.com. signupgenius.com/ Cavanaugh, exec. prod. Holy Grail of Christmas parties since •• Pay is $80/8 hrs. go/20f0a4cacae2caaf85-violet. EPA Rules •• Shoots mid-June in Mobile, AL. their yearly reunion might be coming to are in effect. A monitor will not be pro- ••Seeking—Japanese/Chinese an end.” Monster Jam, Live Broadcast vided. The producer will run all aspects Individuals: male, 18+, Asian, may be •• Company: Sony Pictures Host of this audition. Prepare a 90-second asked to get a 1940’s military style hair- Entertainment. Marinella Hume •• Seeking male and female hosts with contemporary monologue and 36 bars of cut, please list if you have any military Casting. Staff: Jonathan Levine, dir.; youthful, athletic appearances and a song in the musical style of “Violet” experience and/or any 1940s style Bill Marinella, casting dir. engaging personalities for Feld (think gospel/blues/folk songs). Songs wardrobe. Hispanic Men: male, 18+, •• Shoots June 20-21 in Atlanta, GA. Entertainment and Feld Motorsports’ from the show are ok. Actors will sing Hispanic, may be asked to get a 1940’s ••Seeking—Anthony Mackie Stand-In: 2016 Monster Jam tours and television acapella. No need to bring sheet music. military style haircut, please list if you male, 18-50, African American, 5’9”- broadcasts. For questions, or if you cannot attend the have any military experience and/or 5’11”, 175-185 lbs, black hair. Seth Rogen •• Company: Feld Entertainment, Inc. - audition but still wish to submit your any 1940s style wardrobe. Amputees: Stand-In: male, 18-50, Caucasian, 5’10”- Monster Jam. Staff: James Shea, talent headshot/resume, email auditions@yel- male, 18-35, all ethnicities, may be 6’, 190-200 lbs, light brown hair. Joseph and production asst. lowtreetheatre.com. Note: Some actors asked to get a 1940’s military style hair- Gordon-Levitt Stand-In: male, 18-50, •• Rehearses in Dec. 2015; tours run from will be double cast. cut, please list if you have any military Caucasian, 5’8”-5’10”, 153-163 lbs, dark early Jan.-late Mar. 2016.

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•• Seeking—Live Hosts: males & females, Portland restaurateur Nate, whose tion to cross 600 miles to freedom, and acoustic bands, as well as for the 18-35, all ethnicities, should be com- world is turned upside down when he aided along the way by a secret aboli- solo musician, a guitarist. fortable delivering play-by-play com- comes back from a business trip to find tionist couple running a station on the •• Seeking submissions from FL. mentary, conducting on-camera out that his best friend and roommate Underground Railroad, as they evade ••Send submissions to miamitalentcast- interviews with athletes, and interact- is now dating his newly singly mother.” those tasked with bringing them back, [email protected]. ing directly with families and fans dur- •• Company: Get FUNK’d Extras, Warner dead or alive.” •• Include pictures, contact info, and age. ing live events; the live hosts also have Bros. TV, CBS TV Studios, Alloy •• Company: Caballero Casting, Sony ••Pays $1,000. the opportunity to potentially appear Entertainment. Staff: Erin Cardillo & Pictures Television, WGN America. on the television broadcasts of Monster Richard Keith, writers; Susan Funk, Staff: Anthony Hemmingway, dir.; Jam events. casting dir. Akiva Goldsman, exec. prod.; Joe •• Auditions will be held June 13 from 1-2 •• Shoots 4-12 hours a day in early-June, Pokaski, co-creator/exec. prod.; Misha p.m. (live hosts; registration) and from in Portland, OR. Green, co-creator/co-prod. THEME PARKS 2-6 p.m. (live hosts; audition) at W •• Seeking—Background: males & •• Shoots June 16-17, in Baton Rouge, LA. Hotel, 100 Stuart St., Studios 4&5, females, 20-59, all ethnicities, looking ••Seeking—Native American ‘Frozen Sing-Along Boston, MA, 02116. for a variety of looks, specifically seek- Background: males & females, 18+, Celebration’ •• Send submissions to stageshowcast- ing additional older men with salt and Native American. •• Seeking male and female actors for [email protected]. pepper hair, silver fox types. •• Seeking submissions from LA. “”For the First Time in Forever: A •• Bring a non-returnable headshot and •• Seeking submissions from OR. ••Send submissions to undergroundrail- Frozen Sing-Along Celebration”.” resume. Candidates will be asked to ••To apply, submit online at www. [email protected]. Synopsis: Anna, Elsa, and Kristoff lead perform a cold reading of show-specific tinyurl.com/CWPortland. •• Include your name, contact info, the audience through a retelling of the material and may be asked to improvise •• Pays minimum wage. height, weight, city of residence, and story of the animated hit “Frozen.” commentary or conduct mock recent photos (no hats, sunglasses, self- •• Company: Walt Disney World interviews. ‘The Girlfriend Experience’ ies, or mirror pics). Entertainment. Staff: Mark Catlett- •• Competitive pay, plus benefits, and •• Casting “The Girlfriend Experience,” a •• Some pay. Miller, casting dir. travel provided. Starz! TV series starring Sugith •• Works at Walt Disney World near Varughese, Michael Therriault, and Orlando, FL. ‘Montauk’ Jenny Raven. Project description: “A •• Seeking—Anna: female, 18-30, all eth-

TV & VIDEOTV •• Casting supporting roles for the TV series based on Steven Soderbergh’s nicities. Elsa: female, 18-30, all ethnici- Netflix series, “Montauk.” Project film, which centered on the life of a REALITY TV & ties. Kristoff: male, 18-34, all description: “Follows the disappear- New York call girl.” ethnicities. ance of a young boy in the small town •• Company: Starz!, 4 Star Casting. Staff: DOCUMENTARY •• Auditions will be held June 22 at 9:30 of Montauk, New York.” Lodge Kerrigan, Amy Seimetz & Steven a.m. (females; sign-in, 9 a.m.) and at 2 •• Company: Netflix. Staff: Erica Arvold, Soderbergh, exec. prods.; Jess Gisin, Untitled Semi-Scripted Music p.m. (males; sign-in, 1:30 p.am.) at casting dir. casting director. Show Disney’s Animal Kingdom Rehearsal •• Casting in Charlottesville, VA; shoots •• Shoots June 9, in Chicago, IL. •• Casting an untitled semi-scripted Facility, 3271 Sherberth Rd., October in NY. ••Seeking—Pool Party Guests: males & music show for a “major TV network.” Kissimmee, FL, 34747. •• Seeking—Mike: male, 12, Caucasian, females, 20-35, all ethnicities, attrac- Company states: “A well known music •• Bring pix & resume. Prepare a one- cute, sweet, moppy haired kid, series tive, fit, upscale types, classy, this is a management company teams up with minute comedic monologue. Callbacks regular. Dustin: male, 12, all ethnici- fancy pool scene. major TV network to co-develop a new by appointment on June 25, 2015. For ties, king geek, series regular. •• Seeking submissions from IL. series featuring the best up and coming more info, visit www.disneyauditions. Jonathon: male, 16, Caucasian, mysteri- ••Send submissions to extras4thegfe@ musical talent. Think ‘Party of Five’ com. ous, quiet, with long hair, pale skin, gmail.com. meets ‘The Monkees’ in a semi-scripted •• Pays: $16.28/hr. min. Applicants must and a brooding manner, series regular. •• Submit name, age, height, weight, format.” be at least 18 years old and authorized

MODELING Nancy: female, 16, Caucasian, girl-next- phone number, zip code and email, as •• Company: SBP. Staff: Olivia, talent to work in the United States. door pretty, is a book smart teen who is well as a candid photo of yourself in a scout. in the early stages of becoming a beau- bathing suit. Make sure the photo is •• Shoot dates are TBD in L.A. Walt Disney World, Holiday tiful woman, series regular. taken in decent lighting (no selfies), no ••Seeking—Ensemble: n/a, 15-30, all eth- Dancers, Orlando •• Seeking submissions from VA. sunglasses or hats. The better the nicities, this will be a prime time hit •• Seeking male and female dancers of all ••Send submissions to arvoldcasting. photo, the better your chance of being television show. No nudity or ethnicities for Walt Disney World’s 2015 [email protected]. submitted. obscenity. Holiday Season including “Celebrate •• Fill out the online submission form at, •• Pays $80/8 hours. •• Seeking submissions nationwide. the Season,” Disney’s classic Christmas www.tinyurl.com/nu2a8vm. ••Apply on Backstage.com. spectacular, performed live in front of VARIETY •• Some pay. ‘The Inspectors’ ••Submit a PDF with your first & last Cinderella Castle, and “Totally •• Casting for the CBS TV series, “The name, date of birth, hometown where Tomorrowland Christmas!,” Disney’s ‘Preacher’ Inspectors.” Project description: “The you grew up, current city, main instru- newest high-energy, interactive musi- •• Casting the AMC TV pilot “Preacher,” story of Amanda Wainright, a single- ment, Youtube, Instagram, Facebook, cal revue, featuring songs of the season starring Dominic Cooper. Project mom and U.S. Postal Inspector, who Twitter, Vine, and Snapchat; include with a futuristic twist! description: “A preacher heads out on a investigates and solves crimes dealing additional information, keeping it to •• Company: Disney Parks Talent journey to combat the supernatural evil with consumer fraud, the internet, and one paragraph. Also submit a video no Casting. that just decimated his Texas home- the U.S. Mail.” longer than 60 seconds to be uploaded •• Contracts begin early October 2015 and town. The project is based on the comic •• Company: CBS. Staff: Taylor Woodell, to a private YouTube or Vimeo link. run through January 1, 2016 at the book series of the same name.” casting dir. •• Company states: “This will be a stan- Disney World Resort in FL. •• Company: AMC, DC Entertainment, •• Shoots June 9, in Charleston, SC. dard prime-time budgeted show and •• Seeking—Totally Tomorrowland Sony Pictures Television. Staff: Seth ••Seeking—Psychic: female, 40-56, all compensation will commence accord- Christmas Dancers: males & females, Rogen & Evan Goldberg (“Superbad”), ethnicities, simple, sweet, innocent ingly. Please include info on any pro- 18+, all ethnicities, males, 5’7”-6’0”; writers/exec. prods. demeanor, with some gray in their hair. duction deals, label deals, artist females, 5-3”-5’6”; high energy, experi- •• Shoots in Albuquerque, NM. •• Seeking submissions from SC. management deals if applicable.” enced in jazz, hip hop and musical the- ••Seeking—Extras: males & females, 18+, ••Send submissions to theinspectorsex- atre. Tumbling and step dancing a plus. all ethnicities. [email protected]. Celebrate the Season Dancers: males & •• Seeking submissions from NM. •• Create a profile at www.extrassignup. females, 18+, all ethnicities, males 5’8”- ••Send submissions to extras@whitetur- com. Include a recent headshot, body 6’3”; females, 5’3”-5’7”; with great tech- tlecasting.com. shot, costume sizes, location, phone PRINT MODELING nique and experienced in musical •• Include clear, current photos, height, number, and an email address. theatre style dance. weight, hair color, eye color, and con- •• Pays $115/8 hrs. Print Ad •• Auditions will be held June 19 at 10 tact info. •• Casting for a print ad. a.m. (sign-in, 9 a.m.; late dancers will •• Some pay. ‘Underground’ ••Company: Miami Talent Casting. not be accepted) at Disney’s Animal •• Casting for the WGN America televi- ••Shoots between June 23-26 in Orlando, Kingdom Wardrobe/Rehearsal Facility, ‘Significant Mother’ sion series “Underground,” starring FL. •• Casting extras for the CW TV series Jurnee Smollett-Bell and Christopher •• Seeking—Bartenders & Waiters: males VISIT BACKSTAGE.COM/CASTING “Significant Mother,” starring Josh Meloni. Project description: “The series & females, 21-45, all ethnicities. for full character breakdowns, script Zuckerman and Jonathan Silverman. follows a group of slaves who plan a Musicians: males & females, 18-70, all sides and more casting notices Project description: “The story follows daring escape from a Georgia planta- ethnicities, client prefers jazz, rock,

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3271 Sherberth Rd., 12th fl., Kissimmee, accompanist will be provided. “We work directly with actors to find FL, 34747. Callbacks will be held June 9. their natural core in each piece and •• Be warmed up and ready to begin at •• Pays $3,000-$3,500/month. Travel and believe that a true performance should the times listed. Wear form fitting lodging provided. OFF THE CHARTS be grounded in honesty and evoke the attire to show your silhouette. BY REBECCA WELCH artist’s organic instincts. It’s my goal to Character heals are preferred for film help you uncover your genuine individ- women during the jazz routine. Some uality, because that’s what casting dancers step out into principal ballet ‘Woodshock’ directors are looking for. We offer pri- roles with some females on pointe. RADIO & PODCASTS Avy Kaufman is going on a vate one-on-one sessions as well as Bring pointe shoes if you have past psychedelic trip with the film group classes designed to focus on you experience. Bring a current headshot ‘Through the Eyes of Dogs’ and how to get you centered and ready starring Kirsten Dunst that begins and resume. Must be 18+ and autho- •• Seeking two talented on-air personal- for your auditions, to solidify your rep- rized to work in the U.S. Note: ities to co-host “Through the Eyes of production this June in Eureka. ertoire and to get control over the busi- Advanced registration is not required. Dogs,” a new podcast that explores the ness side of your career. There is no For more info, visit www.disneyaudi- world through the eyes of dogs. Actors tv right, and there is no wrong; there is tions.com. will play the characters of two male only finding your truth in your perfor- •• Potential relocation and housing pack- dogs, who will be joined by their ‘The Get Down’ mance and, in that, booking you the ages may be available to qualified per- female human co-host (think “Mystery Ronna Kress Casting is scratching job.” formers that are hired into specific Science Theater” meets “Click and the vinyl as the South Bronx •• Company: Find Your Honesty: Acting roles. Performers employed by the Walt Clack” in terms of dynamic between Through Song. Staff: Alex Covington, finds its beat on the music Disney World Resort are covered under co-hosts). Note: This casting call is not owner-coach. the terms and conditions of a collective for the female human co-host; the call infused Netflix series. •• Ongoing sessions are held at Ripley- bargaining agreement with Actors’ is for two male voice actors playing the Grier Studios for NYC actors; Skype or Equity Association. EOE. role of dogs. The podcast will be an film FaceTime sessions for non-locals. entertaining and playful conversation •• Seeking—Actors and Singers: males & between the dog and human co-hosts ‘Bad Moms’ females, 18-85, all ethnicities, inter- and their weekly guest (celebrity, dog This July New York hosts the ested in really getting a handle on their industry-related individual, or general epic fight of rival mothers in musical theater material. Owner states: CRUISE LINES person of interest). Responsibilities “Get songs that are right for you and include: co-host a weekly 30-minute the Juel Bestrop cast film. learn how to truly make them your Viking Ocean Cruises podcast; collaborate on stories and own.” •• Seeking singers and dancers for new guests; and research topics and guests. Looking for more information? •• Seeking submissions nationwide. • • productions on Viking Ocean Cruises, • Company: TWM. Staff: G.R. Derry, Visit Backstage.com/CallSheet •To schedule an intro session, email with casting services provided by NYC- coord. [email protected] or submit based RWS & Associates. •• Records remotely weekly. for thousands more listings! via Backstage. For more info, testimo- •• Company: Mertz Productions. Staff: ••Seeking—Larger Dog Co-Host: female, nials, etc., visit www.actingthrough- Franklyn Warfield, casting dir. 18+, all ethnicities, watchful, gentle, song.org. •• Productions are ongoing throughout easygoing, friendly, calm; the easygo- tion of pilot episode. Pay will be based •• Fee for private sessions is $75/hr., 2015 and 2016 with European ing larger dog is a gentle and patient on a per-episode rate.” which includes studio time. Group itineraries. girl, although she is not overly play- classes are $55. Introductory session •• Seeking—Singers who Act: n/a, 18-45, ful; she is devoted to her family and is offered at $50. Packages with reduced all ethnicities, mature, versatile vocal- willing to please, although at her own rates are also offered. Now offering a ists with the ability to sing pop/rock, pace; she can be stubborn; she is not summer discount on packages of four. musical theatre and classical/opera rep- aggressive, but can still bark if neces- STAGE STAFF & TECH ertoire. Must be able to portray multiple sary; slightly deeper voice. Smaller Summer Discount: ‘Find Your characters. Leading Man and Lady Dog Co-Host: male, 18+, all ethnici- ‘Faith,’ Stage Manager Honesty: Acting Through types. Dancers who Sing and Act: n/a, ties, playful, feisty, alert, self- •• Seeking a stage manager with five Song,’ Kids’ Coaching 18-40, all ethnicities, trained dancers assured, quick, independent; this years of stage management experience •• Seeking participants for “Acting with excellent physiques who are able brave and jaunty little aristocrat is at a professional theater for “Faith.” Through Song: Find Your Honesty,” an to perform a variety of dance styles loved, respected, and adored for all •• Company: LOCAL Theater Company. acting training program for aspiring including ballet, jazz and ballroom/ his idiosyncrasies; an independent Staff: Mare Travathon, dir.; Pesha musical theater actors ages 10-17. partnering. Must be comfortable with and stubborn character, the smaller Rudnick, artistic dir.; Jessica Anguiano, Owner states: “We will work on songs solo singing both pop/rock and musical dog is also quite sensitive to praise company prod.; James McLindon, from the acting perspective and find VARIETY theatre . Must be able to portray and blame; independent, intelligent, playwright. out how to connect to material in a real, multiple characters. and hilarious in his dignified serious- •• First production meeting is June 26, honest, and grounded way. Kids will •• Auditions will be held June 8 at 9 a.m. ness, he’s a true terrier; despite his 2015; following production meetings learn tools and gain understanding on (Singers Who Act; sign-in, 9 a.m.) and at size, he doesn’t yap: he barks; he has a take place throughout August-October; how to act their songs and communi- 2 p.m. (Dancers Who Sing & Act; sign- powerful bark that can scare the wits rehearsals begin in October; strike and cate their musical theater material. in, 2 p.m.) at Spotlight Dance Center, out of the unsuspecting burglar or load-out is on Dec. 6 in Boulder, CO. This is an excellent opportunity to give

7751 Kingspointe Pkwy, Ste. 102, delivery person; mid- to upper-range •• Seeking—Stage Manager: 18+, all your aspiring Broadway kid some great VOICEOVER Orlando, FL, 32819. voice. ethnicities. and important training.” •• Singers Who Act: Prepare 16 bars of an •• Seeking submissions nationwide. •• Seeking submissions from CO. •• Company: Find Your Honesty: Acting opera, light opera, or art song as well as ••Apply on Backstage.com. ••For consideration, mail submissions to Through Song. Staff: Alex Covington, a pop/rock or contemporary musical ••In your cover letter, describe your rela- Company Producer, Jessica Anguiano, owner-coach. theatre song showing range and per- tionship and experience with dogs, 1630 30th St., Ste. A 171, Boulder, CO •• Classes are ongoing at Ripley-Grier sonality. Bring sheet music in correct note your availability, and provide any 80302 or email to jessica@localtheater- Studios in NYC. If out of town, classes key; accompanist will be provided. examples of previous work that you company.org. Submissions deadline is are online, via Skype or FaceTime. Bring headshot and resume stapled would like to share with the casting June 30. For more info, visit www.local- •• Seeking—Actors and Singers: males & together. You may be called back to team and please record up to three theatercompany.org. females, 10-17, all ethnicities, dedicated GIGS move later the same day; bring dance takes of the audition monologue and •• Pays: $269/wk. min. Equity Special and interested in developing their act- clothes/shoes. Dancers Who Sing: A adlib guest intro. We encourage you to Appearance. ing ability through musical-theater brief dance combination will be taught. explore different variations/interpreta- material. Bring form-fitting dance attire (women tions of the character with each of your •• Seeking submissions nationwide. bring heels and flats), headshot and three takes. ••To schedule an appointment or for resume stapled together. Select dancers •• Coordinator states: “This is a pro-bono class rates, email owner at actingthru- will be asked to sing later the same day. opportunity at the outset and will tran- WORKSHOPS [email protected] to submit child’s Prepare 16 bars of a pop/rock or con- sition to a paid position upon comple- information: age, experience, vocal EVENTS temporary musical theatre song show- Summer Discount: ‘Acting ability, etc. Links to YouTube videos or ing range and personality as well as a VISIT BACKSTAGE.COM/CASTING Through Song: Find Your vocal demos a plus. contrasting second selection. If you for full character breakdowns, script Honesty’ Classes •• Introductory session offered at $50. have a legit sound, be prepared to show • Now offering a summer discount on a sides and more casting notices • Seeking participants for classes with it. Bring sheet music in correct key; Acting Through Song. Owner states: package of four classes.

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John Cusack and Elizabeth Banks in “Love & Mercy”

Meet the Maker: Oren Moverman, “Love & Mercy”

in structure,” and have had “more original And like so many great artists, Moverman BY REBECCA STRASSBERG ways of telling biographical stories without and Pohlad’s distinct structure was inspired ike so many great artists, former Beach falling into those conventional traps.” by another Boys composer Brian Wilson’s career “Love & Mercy,” out June 5, starring both visionary: “BECAUSE has not been without struggle. While John Cusack and Paul Dano as Wilson, Paul Wilson himself. writing the American rock classics Giamatti as Landy, and Elizabeth Banks as “We had been MUSICIANS DO L“Good Vibrations” and “Wouldn’t It Be Nice” in the musician’s second and current wife, inspired by what LEAD, IN MANY the 1960s, Wilson was slowly losing his sanity. Melinda Ledbetter, is no exception. Brian did with FAMOUS CASES, And in the 1980s, he fought to get it back after Instead of telling Wilson’s story chrono- his music, which ADVENTUROUS, suffering mistreatment and misdiagnosis under logically, the film switches back and forth is just create WILD, OR SOME- the care of psychotherapist Eugene Landy. between “Pet Sounds”–era ’60s Wilson these chord TIMES TRAGIC All of this and more is explored in “Love (Dano) and ’80s Wilson (Cusack), a decision changes which LIVES, THE & Mercy,” the Bill Pohlad–directed biopic Moverman said he and Pohlad made the people didn’t CHALLENGE OF centered on the music legend’s life. first time they spoke about the project. know, create WORKING WITH “Because musicians do lead, in many famous Using the Dr. Landy aspect as a “middle these structures MATERIAL THAT cases, adventurous, wild, or sometimes point,” the writer says they tried to structure for songs that HAS TO DO WITH tragic lives, the challenge of working with the film so that “if you told the story of Brian people had material that has to do with music or with in the ’60s, it all leads up to a place where Dr. never heard MUSIC OR WITH creative people then becomes, How do you Landy steps into his life in the ’70s for the before, and by CREATIVE PEOPLE not make it conventional?” says screenwriter first time and kind of ‘saves’ him from this the end of it, it’s THEN BECOMES, Oren Moverman. “How do you not make it demise. And if you look at the story in the ’80s, sort of a harmo- HOW DO YOU the story that everybody knows, or the VH1 it’s really the story of getting away from Dr. nious thing,” NOT MAKE IT special of the rise and fall of a certain artist? Landy, to a place of freedom from that kind of Moverman CONVENTIONAL?” “How do you avoid numbers: born, raised, oppressive personality controlling his life.” says, noting tragedy, creativity, fame, ‘the climb’—all “So we sort of thought that if you tell the they thought the things that we’re so familiar with? How story of everything that led up to the point the film should be like their do you avoid all those tropes?” he asks. where Landy steps in and, at the same time, protagonist’s music in that respect. “How do you avoid the conventions?” tell the story of everything that happened Drawing a comparison to the hit Beach Boys The co-writer of 2007’s “I’m Not There.,” with Melinda [who was instrumental in help- song “I Get Around,” which, according to which told Bob Dylan’s life by using six ing Wilson escape from the doctor’s care], Moverman, “actually gets around in its chord different characters each playing a ver- what you’ll do is end up with a creative structure,” he thought it would only be fit- sion of the singer-songwriter, Moverman structure where, by the end of the movie, ting “to tell the story by cutting it up in a way considers himself lucky that projects he’s Landy sort of shows up for the first time and where the moves are unexpected, but by the

worked on have aimed to be “adventurous is also kind of banned from the kingdom.” end of it, it arrives in a harmonious place.” • DUHAMEL FRANCOIS

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