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CHARLIE COX LOOKS FOR JUSTICE ON NETFLIX’S “DAREDEVIL” JON FLETCHER IS ONE OF THE CW’S “MESSENGERS” Chris Messina The “Mindy Project” standout takes on directing with indie film “Alex of Venice”

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NEWS 8 Backstage helps you select monologues! 9 Go pro with the Actors Pro Expo 10 The Super Serious Show gets seriously funny ADVICE 12 THE WORKING ACTOR Does dyeing your hair make a difference? 13 SECRET AGENT MAN The final word on getting great headshots 14 #IGOTCAST Alexa Doggett FEATURES 5 BACKSTAGE 5 WITH… Charlie Cox 11 INSIDE JOB David Goldberg, Edge Studio Founder 13 SPOTLIGHT ON… Jon Fletcher 14 NOW STREAMING “Kittens in a Cage” 20 THE PERFECT FIT If it’s not tailor-made, the perfect monologue requires some trying on 21 SPEAK THE SPEECH I PRAY YOU Three readers of plays weigh in on what makes a great monologue 22 MONOLOGUE MADAME Alisha Gaddis’ book series is filled with seriously hilarious monologues for your next audition 48 MEET THE MAKER COVER STORY Rob Askins and Moritz von Stuelpnagel, page 16 the writer and director of “Hand to God” CASTING THE 23 New York Tristate 35 California MESSINA 38 National/Regional

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From a supporting role in “The Theory of Everything” to leading man on Netflix and Marvel’s “Daredevil,” English actor Charlie Cox talks about his acting crush, what he’s most afraid of, and the challenge of conveying emotion without the use of his eyes.

Tell us about your latest project. Marvel and Netflix have teamed up to do a series of shows, the first of which is called “Daredevil.” I play Matt Murdock, who is a lawyer by day and a masked vigilante by night.

What have you learned about your acting on “Daredevil”? Matt Murdock is blind, although his senses have been so heightened that he’s able to operate almost better than a seeing person. But he still doesn’t have the use of his eyes, so during the scenes when I didn’t have a mask on, I had to act blind. There had to be a deadness and I couldn’t focus on anything. What I realized is how much you use your eyes just in the subtlest ways to convey meaning to something; as an actor they’re so useful. You can say one thing but mean something completely differ- ent and say it with your eyes. It’s the one tool you think you’ll always have, and in this case I don’t. If you want to get to an emotional place, you’d look in the eyes of the other actor and it would help build that emotion and that fire you’re looking for, but I didn’t have that luxury.

Who do you have an acting crush on? At the moment I’m so impressed with Oscar Isaac. I was watching “Ex Machina” the other night and I think he’s just brilliant.

What do you wish you’d known before you started acting? Sometimes you think about the job that we, as actors, do. I take it very seriously and I care very much about it, but I’m paid to make believe. When you’re a kid, you go to your friend’s house and it’s, “Let’s pretend we’re both cowboys!” Without belittling it, that’s basically what I do—I tell stories. The only downside to being “WHEN YOU given that opportunity as a young man—I started when I was 19—is that you’re plagued with the fear for a long KNOW WHAT IT’S time that people might not let you do it anymore. I wish I would’ve known how daunting that feeling is. LIKE WHEN THE What was your worst survival job? WORK DRIES UP, I worked in between jobs when I first started. I was a photographer’s assistant briefly and then had a waiter- IT’S HARD TO BE ing job. There was a time I was out in Los Angeles and I couldn’t get [acting] work and I was running out of UNGRATEFUL money; I couldn’t buy lunch. I would’ve done anything, WHEN YOU but the visa I was on didn’t allow me to work in a place like Starbucks. I thought I would have to move back to London DO WORK.” for a regular job, but luckily I got some work and have managed to survive ever since. I’m grateful I know what it’s like to be unemployed for long periods of time. •

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table and being promptly forgotten after leav- ing. But with all the works out there to choose from, the choice for audition material can be daunting. Backstage is here to ease the struggle with our new digital database, the Monologuer. With free access to over 600 works from classical to contemporary, part of what makes the database so easy to use are the filters that allow actors to specify their search results. For those who know what they’re looking for, the Monologuer has the ability to search by author, play, or keyword. Users are able to narrow the search even further by choosing a theme for that per- fect speech they’re hoping to discover; options include love, loss, desire, broken promises, rejection, change, and more—even blind dates! They’re also able to narrow down the pool by gender and age group, as well as category (i.e., contemporary or classical). RESOURCES Falling under classical are works from Shakespeare and ancient Greek theater (“Antigone”), while the contemporary category includes works written in the 19th and 20th Looking For a centuries. Playwrights include Oscar Wilde, Eugene O’Neill, Anton Chekhov, Molière, and more. Complete with play and scene synopsis New Monologue? descriptions for each piece, the Monologuer ensures a cardinal rule of monologue perfor- INTRODUCING THE MONOLOGUER—BACKSTAGE’S mance isn’t broken: When using our database, you will always know the context of the play NEW ONLINE DATABASE from which your monologue is lifted. Best of all, when reading, the system’s sidebar will they decide to showcase themselves. suggest similar works as well as similar roles BY BACKSTAGE STAFF The right monologue is able to demonstrate currently casting on Backstage. f acting is an art, auditioning is (arguably) capabilities, allow CDs to more clearly see you Between auditions, challenge yourself to another. Casting directors frequently in the role they’re casting, and even reveal memorize a monologue a month to keep sharp; agree the process is a fickle beast with areas of your craft that need improvement. you’ll be well prepared if one sneaks up on you! I actors who bomb in the room perform- A complementary piece—carefully selected Check back often for new additions, includ- ing wonderfully outside of it, or vice versa. But with roles, personal taste, and capability in ing more contemporary pieces from newer regardless, actors must put their best foot for- mind—can be the difference between making playwrights, as well as an expansion of the

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INDUSTRY SEE YOU AT THE EXPO! THE SECOND ANNUAL ACTORS PRO EXPO BRINGS WORKING ACTORS AND INDUSTRY PROS FACE TO FACE

BY JACK SMART “But when we started to organize hether you’re looking to the event it grew quite a few arms polish your networking and legs, and we decided to cover skills as an actor, learn a much broader range of products W some auditioning do’s for actors.” and don’ts, or meet casting direc- Such products now extend to tors, swing by Actors Pro Expo headshots, demo reels, casting on Saturday, April 18, at NYC’s services, and even information Radisson Martinique on Broadway. on taxes. Robertson began bring- The annual event does a wonderful ing in teachers for advice-fueled Actors attending the 2014 Actors Pro Expo job of connecting working actors seminars and workshops to keep with industry professionals— the event geared toward “the including Backstage!—there to offer business side of being an actor as online for $30. Seminars will attendees. Although there will also advice and insider information. well as the practical side.” When it feature casting directors Michael be an open casting call for a new The event was co-founded six became clear it was time for them Cassara, Justin Huff, Adrienne Web series project by filmmaker years ago in the U.K. by Lianne to expand beyond London and Stern, and Kimberly Graham. Jay Rob Margolies, Actors Pro Expo Manchester, Robertson decided Binder will offer a seminar on is mostly a great opportunity to “It’s for people who New York City was the best fit. the changing forms of musical practice getting one’s name and are serious about the Changes had to be made to bring theater from the golden age to the face out there. commitment to acting.” the event across the pond—the present landscape. On-your-feet Bring headshots and résumés, —LIANNE ROBERTSON, CO-FOUNDER first being its somewhat tongue- workshops include acting songs Robertson added, and don’t forget OF ACTORS PRO EXPO in-cheek name: Surviving Actors. with David Brunetti, insider business cards. “If you don’t have “In meetings in the U.S. it didn’t secrets with Scott Powers Studio, them, you should definitely get Robertson and Felicity Jackson, come across as funny,” said and dramatic improvisation with them.” Because the event attracts who were looking for a way to Robertson. “It felt sort of nega- Jeff Wirth of Playing with Reality. important industry pros, it’s essen- facilitate relationship-building tive. We decided to make it more Stationed at booths will be the tial for actors to show up dressed between actors, casting directors, to the point, so we’re known as likes of SAG-AFTRA, the Broadway for success. As Robertson said, and agents. “The initial idea was Actors Pro Expo.” Dance Center, and the New York “You never know who will be there to put together a job fair whereby Running from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Conservatory for Dramatic Arts. or looking at you. Don’t come along actors could come pick up advice this year’s Expo includes a series “It’s for people who are serious as if you just woke up out of bed.” when they’re between acting of industry-oriented classes, tick- about the commitment to acting,” For more information and to book roles,” Robertson told Backstage. ets for which can be purchased said Robertson of the event’s tickets, visit actorsproexpo.com.

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[ Inside Job ] David Goldberg EDGE STUDIO FOUNDER

BY KEVIN REDDING

HOW CAN VOICEOVER ACTORS GUARANTEE STEADY WORK? 1 Match a client’s need. Vocally speaking, there’s a wrong mindset that most voice actors have, which is, Let me read this until I think it sounds good. Honestly, that is pointless. Their mindset should be, Let With locations in NYC, L.A., Washington, D.C., me read this in a way that my client thinks it sounds good. Most voice Connecticut, and Atlanta, Edge Studio, founded in 1988 by actors just don’t think about that. In order to audition right and do well DAVID GOLDBERG, has worked with clients including and keep your clients calling back, you need to think about your audi- Disney, ESPN, Nickelodeon, Pixar, National Public Radio, tion and your voice acting performance from the perspective of all the United Nations, and more. those different people [who participate in the casting process].

WHAT IS THE GOAL OF EDGE HOW DOES THE TRAINING time commitment [with an audiobook], 2STUDIO? 3PROCESS DIFFER FROM ONE whereas in a commercial there is. To help the voiceover community get VOICEOVER GENRE TO ANOTHER? What truly separates our education more work. We have a technology It’s like being a doctor. Being a heart department from everyone else is that department, in which we help voice surgeon and a chiropractor are two we have full-time working voice actors. actors maintain and build their own very different things; they’re both So if a student wants to become an home studios, and we have the educa- medical doctors but they have very audiobook narrator, then they work tion department, in which we help the different skill sets, and it’s the exact with a working audiobook narrator. voiceover community get more work. same in voiceover. Narrating an audio- Going to college, you would never have Voiceover is a relatively new industry book requires different skill sets than one instructor teach you physics, and it’s growing exponentially. Right narrating a commercial. Commercials math, economics, and so on, because now, there are 27 genres of voiceover very often are telling a short story in there are different teachers who each acting, [smart device] apps being the 15, 30, or 60 seconds. An average excel in different areas—that’s exactly newest one. A year ago, there were 25. A unabridged audiobook is 11 hours long, what we have. Our coaches are not year before that, there were 22. Every so a voice actor often needs to read full-time coaches, none of them are; year, there are more and more areas for different characters and remember they’re all full-time working voice voice actors to work in. character from character. There’s no actors.

“There are people who may not have the most marketable voices, but are business-savvy, so they get work. You need to know how to work the system and market yourself.” KRISTEN THORNE PHOTOGRAPHY

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[ The Working Actor ] all seemed so simple. If you mixed what might happen if I actually a perfect combination of old Hol- did do something dramatic and it lywood lore (it worked for Harlow backfired. To Dye For and Monroe, right?) with a touch of Either way, this damned if you impulsivity, you could theoretically do, damned if you don’t mentality BY ANNA MARGARET HOLLYMAN change the entire course of your can send you into a bit of a vanity- career by simply going to the salon. laced quagmire where you wonder I REMEMBER READING AN ARTICLE ABOUT A CERTAIN HOLLYWOOD By many accounts—including if you’re just one cosmetic change starlet who swore her entire career changed once she dyed her hair red. It said starlet’s—this technique is a away from success. Our appear- tried-and-true way to unlock the ance is one of the only areas we elusive door to success. But this can control as actors. We have the starlet also failed to mention the team of people working behind Will changing one’s the scenes who may have rec- look actually make a ommended this change. Not to difference? mention the fact that Hollywood only has so much room for each ability to manipulate and change blonde, brunette, or redheaded the external. So will changing one’s leading lady archetype, so you may look actually make a difference as well choose the most genetically when producers, directors, and rare shade. casting directors are reviewing our I realize that this admission was audition tapes? Maybe. Maybe not. supposed to simply be a charm- There are a variety of factors that ing anecdote to make an already will come into play, all of which are endearing actor more endearing. entirely out of our control. Just take But it brings up a sort of low-level comfort in the fact that at the end anxiety for some actors. If the solu- of the day, when you sit in that hair tion to “breaking out” is one dye and makeup chair, they’re going job away, then what are we doing to do whatever they damn well banging our heads against the wall please to you anyway. In fact, I’m after every rejection? Seems pretty convinced the new chic bob trend straightforward, right? preferred by our leading ladies I spoke to a few fellow actors is simply a symptom of rampant during pilot season who were toy- straight-iron abuse. ing with the idea of new “looks” as Obvious point being, you should a means to stand out. This could do whatever you want to your face, mean chopping off a few inches, hair, or body because it makes adding some new highlights, you feel good. It’s easy to feel maybe taking some light Botox out held hostage by the uncertainties, for a spin. It is all in the name of but decisions should be made for “business” and is usually followed yourself and yourself alone. Not for with a new round of headshots some mythical executive in a suit so as not to confuse or shock any who is analyzing your hair color. casting directors, dare you become But if you can go red, by all unrecognizable. I myself have gone means do, because the aforemen- the opposite direction. I’ve kept tioned starlet did and she looks my look consistent out of fear of fantastic.

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On playing preacher Joshua Here are a few things to consider: Silburn Jr. 1) What time of day would you “I very much lost myself in this guy like to shoot? Some actors prefer more than I have with any theater [ Secret Agent Man ] comes to getting new headshots, mornings after a triple shot of character that I’ve played. You’re he always goes back to the same espresso. Others like the after- just living it more. Theater, you’re in person, a photographer who is noon. It’s totally up to you, not rehearsal for weeks and then you just Say mediocre at best. Why does my the photographer. gotta get to that place in the evening. friend do this? Because he hates 2) Do you want indoor or out- But with this it’s all day, every day, and having his picture taken and with door shots? A studio is private; you’ve got three scripts in your head Cheese! that attitude, it’s easier to choose the streets are public. Make sure all the time: the one you just finished, the path of least resistance. But I the photographer has samples the one you’re working on, and the ne of the most common would argue it makes more sense that reflect your preference. next one. It’s a lot. As it progresses questions we get here to go the extra mile when you’re Again, this is your decision, not through the season...everything at Secret Agent Man dealing with anything related to the photographer’s. seems to happen to Joshua, is my O headquarters is how your career. 3) Does the photographer have running joke on set.” EXACTLY actors should go about So start researching photogra- experience shooting people who choosing the right headshot phers online. Post questions on the look like you? Dark- or olive- On auditioning. photographer. And yes, the word skinned actors have different “Half the time they don’t really know “exactly” is always capitalized. Be open to the lighting concerns than white boys [what they want]. They’re just waiting That seems to be a thing with photographer’s advice, like me. for somebody to walk in and do it. you actors. but when push comes And finally, don’t forget to show Even when you do do it, sometimes Anyway, it’s a solid question to charge it’s your the photographer your old head- they still don’t know that’s what they because we live in a digital world money and you’re the shots. Discuss what you like and want! There are certain things we can where your picture really needs one who has to live don’t like about them. Make sure control and then there are huge things to pop if you’re going to score with the pictures. the photographer is on the same that we can’t. Leave it in the room.” auditions. When casting direc- page. The shoot won’t work if he or tors review submissions, their Backstage message board. Check she adores the oblique angle that On his acting technique. monitors are flooded with faces out the headshots your actor everyone else hates. “It depends on what the role calls for. and they have to make decisions friends are using. And if you have Now that you’ve hired the The best way is to pick what works for quickly. It’s a lot like Tinder. representation, make sure you get perfect shutterbug, you have to the circumstance and the situation. So my first piece of advice is to your agent’s opinion. remember that you did indeed hire I’ve never been someone who does embrace your inner journalist and You should also think about gen- this person to provide a service. just the one thing. I feel like with this do some research. der. Who would make you more That means you’re in charge. Yes, guy, I’ve been a lot more Method than I have an actor friend who’s comfortable? A man or a woman? you should be open to the photog- with anything else I’ve ever done.” a major foodie. 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Barbara the can- nibal. “The primary relation- #IGOTCAS T. ship between Junie and Vickie Alexa Doggett is grounded in something so real. It’s the By Jack Smart ridiculous world around them that makes it so funny.” After reading the script, Rebecca Mozo and Erin Anderson in “Kittens in a Cage” Armenante immediately called playwright Kelleen Conway Blanchard and said, “You don’t know me but I want to make this.” [Now Streaming ] Armenante then rang up “Because I’m a theater some buddies person, I love the ALEXA DOGGETT used Backstage to ‘Kittens in she knew from ‘stone soup’ method. book her first full theater production her Seattle days I like just starting since graduating from Coastal Carolina who had also and not waiting.” University last year: Paula Vogel’s a Cage’ made the transi- —JILLIAN ARMENANTE “How I Learned to Drive” at the Times tion to Square Arts Center. “[It] was a wonder- BY MOLLY EICHEL Hollywood, including Joel McHale (making his ful step toward discovering life as a foray onto the Web with TV-show-turned-Yahoo- working actor in the city,” she says. or Jillian Armenante, “Kittens in a Cage” show “Community”), Lauren Weedman As a member of the play’s Teenage came together through a merging of her (“Looking”), and “The Guild” producer Kim Evey. Greek Chorus, Doggett remembers past and present. Armenante, a promi- It was important for Armenante to write to the learning something new from Vogel’s F nent character actor now appearing on original Seattle cast and let them know her plan to words during every rehearsal and ABC’s hit show “Fresh Off the Boat,” was a member adapt “Kittens in a Cage.” She assured them she performance. “That’s such a lucky gift of Seattle’s Annex Theatre before moving to Los had heard they were fantastic and apologized for that you don’t always get as an actor.” Angeles. And when she heard about a play focused not being able to use them because she was shoot- Plus, she acquired the kind of insight on women in a prison from her old place of employ- ing in L.A. from her director, creative team, and ment, she had to read the script. The series started production at the same time as cast mates that actors can’t learn in a “It was one of those laugh-out-loud-every-five- another high-profile women-in-prison show: classroom. minutes scripts. A lot of play scripts don’t do that,” Netflix’s “Orange Is the New Black.” Armenante Doggett has had a Backstage Armenante says. “I could see the whole thing and I avoided watching it, but the tone of each narrative account for over two years and tries to wanted to be in that world so desperately.” is so different that it’s apparent they share a setting make browsing the site a daily habit. “Kittens in a Cage,” distributed by TV4 and little else. Now that “Kittens in a Cage” is com- “I sit in bed with coffee and double- Entertainment and available on Vimeo and Hulu, is plete, Armenante says she’s looking forward to check to see if anything new I should a satire of the women-in-prison genre that was all catching up on the award-winning series. submit for has been posted,” she says. the rage in ’50s exploitation movies, like “Caged,” Armenante funded the seven-episode first sea- “Because you know how quick every- that the actor has always adored. “I came up on son with a Kickstarter campaign that raised one is at getting their materials in!” those women-in-prison movies. I’ve always loved $54,000. “Because I’m a theater person, I love the She adds that the ability to sort them,” Armenante says. ‘stone soup’ method,” Armenante says. “I like just through listings with filters for gender, “Kittens in a Cage” follows sweet-faced, ukulele- starting and not waiting. That’s part of the reason I age range, and location is especially playing bank robber Junie Matilda Butler (Rebecca didn’t shop the script around. I just wanted to cook. useful. “It saves time and energy and Mozo) as she enters Marquetta State Prison, and her Kickstarter seemed immediate and heightened.” hope. And we need to conserve those subsequent flirtations with the comely Vickie (Erin Blanchard and Armenante have already started things in this biz.” Too true! Anderson). The play was largely told through mapping out the second season. “I pushed that rock monologues about the prisoners’ prejail lives. “I over the hill and all I can do is push up my sleeves TO SEE YOUR SUCCESS could bust it out and take it to the courtroom or the and start pushing the next rock. The wheel is story in print, tweet @Backstage back alleys. That’s what keeps it light and quick, already turning,” she says. “Now that’s going, and using the hashtag #IGotCast.

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0409 COVER STORY V05.indd 17 4/7/15 5:35 PM HRIS MESSINA not just actors. Working with him is posing for was a joyful experience.” pictures in front For Alex, the anchor of the of naked men film, Messina knew he needed and women in an more than the best actor for airy downtown the role. “I needed a captain, a L.A. loft high team leader. It’s a small movie; above the city. we were changing in the car These are mannequins, but it could and going, ‘Let’s run over here, Chappen: “The Mindy Project”—on the light’s really nice.’ Mary With Mary Elizabeth Winstead in “Alex of Venice” which Messina plays Mindy’s love Elizabeth was not only fantastic interest and a father-to-be—is one of every day as an actress but the most daring primetime network a real leader and friend.” comedies. “They do push it, don’t In person, Messina is they?” he says with a laugh of the immensely likable, in no small show that featured anal sex as a part thanks to a gratitude for and storyline this season. “I’m proud humility about both his job and to be on a show that pushes the good looks (which presumably boundaries.” led to the role of Dianna Agron’s Did he ever imagine his TV husband in the video for Sam follow-up to compelling dramatic Smith’s “I’m Not the Only One” arcs on both “Damages” and “The last year). “I honestly have Newsroom” would be having a always felt short, ethnic, and not sitcom baby? “Never! It’s funny wanted,” he announces. because when I signed up to do the Unsurprisingly, he has made show there was a line where Danny many friends along the way, some said [to Mindy]: ‘You should lose 15 With Mindy Kaling on “The Mindy Project” of whom dropped everything to pounds.’ He was such a dick. So I appear in small parts in the film. would have never guessed that girl “I got these great actors like Beth would have been having his baby. “It’s hard to get a break—you’ve got Grant, Michael Chernus, Marin And I would never have thought I’d Hinkley, and Matt Del Negro. Matt be having a baby on a Fox sitcom.” to be lucky and work your ass off. I also directed me when I acted, With the show’s future hanging so he really did me a big favor.” in the balance—the season finale know lots of great actors who can’t Jennifer Jason Leigh also has a hedged its bets with sterling cameo (Messina starred with her dramatic work from Messina in an get arrested, for no reason.” —CHRIS MESSINA in 2010’s “Greenberg”), though ending that could prove final—he is he admits, “I was most nervous days away from domestic theatrical when she was there.” and on-demand distribution for Winstead confirms what all his directorial debut, “Alex of Venice.” A addition, she must manage the other family of these actors already know. “Chris is an low-budget indie, the likes of which he cut members in her home: her sister, Lily (Katie unbelievably giving person who goes out his teeth on long before TV stardom, the film Nehra, also a co-writer), and her father, Roger of his way to make everyone feel special is an intricate character study of a family (Don Johnson), an actor still most known for and important, while being the most self- in transition. “It’s really an actors’ piece,” a role on a long-ago TV show, with early-onset deprecating person alive toward himself.” She he says of the story honed from an initial Alzheimer’s as his new “part.” also speaks highly of his prowess as a director. script that featured many more characters, “Don put up a good fight not to do it, but “When he wants something different from an “and that’s what I was looking to do.” I’m glad he did because he’s terrific in it,” says actor, he just lets the scene play out until he Mary Elizabeth Winstead plays attorney Messina. “I’ve always thought he was a great finds it. He never forces anything. It’s such a Alex, of Venice, Calif., a beach town that, actor, and I wanted someone recognizable in fun way to work.” like almost all the characters in the film, is in this TV-iconic way for the part. I also wanted Messina does not appear throughout the transition. Obsessively driven by her passion someone beautiful, vibrant, and very much film, a problem only for his fans. “It’s probably for work and one particular environmental alive, because this disease isn’t just for decrepit better for the film that I disappear. But I wanted cause, Alex fails to notice she is no longer people.” For his part, Johnson is relieved he to experience what it would be like to act and connecting with George (Messina), her stay- gave up the fight. “Chris is just a wonderful direct, which as you can imagine is complicated at-home artist husband and father of their person, period! A gifted filmmaker and a but fun.” For the directing part, he drew on his

10-year-old son, Dakota (Skylar Gaertner). In master of the language of artists—of every sort, own myriad experiences. “I met Francis Ford “ALEX OF VENICE”: SCREEN MEDIA FILMS; “THE MINDY PROJECT”: FLEENOR/FOX JOHN P.

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0409 COVER STORY V05.indd 18 4/7/15 3:18 PM Coppola after working with Gia Coppola [on 2013’s ‘Palo Alto’]. We talked for a long time and he said, ‘Do silent takes.’ What a gift.” From Sam Mendes, who directed Messina in 2009’s “Away We Go,” he learned to draw out a performance. “This scene wasn’t working, so Sam kicked everyone out while we changed some stuff and really got underneath the scene. The result was amazing. He said, ‘My job is to let the gift out. We needed to get your gift out, show why you were cast in the role.’ That was really profound for me. “With Woody Allen [in 2008’s ‘Vicky Cristina Barcelona’], if he’s talking to you, something’s going wrong. If he leaves you alone, he feels like you’re in the right pocket. With Skylar in this film, he was so open and an old soul who was best when I left him alone. Fantastic. Whenever I really gave direction, he wasn’t as good. I did a lot of dumb things on the film, but the best thing I probably did was stay out of the way.” The “dumbest thing” he did was return to “The Mindy Project” a week after wrapping his film. “I was completely depleted, and it was kind of a disaster. They’d say, ‘We’re turning round, you’ve got 15 minutes,’ and I would go to my trailer and edit the film.” Not that you’ll catch him complaining. “There are a million actors who will pick up this magazine and be like, ‘I’m fucking better than that guy, I deserve that more.’ And you know what? They do. It’s hard to get a break—you’ve got to be lucky and work your ass off. I know lots of great actors who can’t get arrested, for no reason. But I tell everyone, ‘Make your own shit. Don’t wait for anybody. The majority of stuff you’re auditioning for is shit anyway. You’ll be more powerful and feel more in control of your destiny.’ ” Messina considers his own big break the role of Claire’s husband, Ted, on the last season of “Six Feet Under” a decade ago. “I was a Republican lawyer, which was a blessing and a curse as an actor because people then wanted me to be Republican and buttoned-up. But the show was so popular and it was the last season and that really changed things.” These days, he says he still worries that “at any minute they’re going to find out you’re not good enough. That’s certainly a plague of mine. But it’s a weird, great life being an actor. Acting is like this weird mistress that is sometimes gorgeous and lovely, and sometimes just doesn’t show up. She’s not there for you but you

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0409 COVER STORY V05.indd 19 4/7/15 3:18 PM looking for writers who inspire feeling and who “get you.” Finding one who complements OVERDONE your personality and temperament as an actor is “one of the most valuable things [actors] can AUDITION The find out. And the more they read, the more writers they’ll find.” MONOLOGUES But there are other things to take into con- sideration outside of writer-actor connection, like not choosing an iconic part to perform Perfect at your audition. For those in the room with you, it’ll be difficult to see past the actor who made the role famous, Kohlhaas says. She also advises choosing a monologue that will sup- Fit port you being seen in a way that’s close to the part you’re auditioning for. If it’s not tailor-made, the perfect “Often you can find a wonderful speech monologue requires some trying on on the Internet,” she says. “There are very witty people blogging, particularly for young By Briana Rodriguez women. The young female comedic is the hardest kind of monologue to find, but if you expand the search beyond the usual, and “The monologues are on the list because they’re “CHOOSING A MONOLOGUE IS LIKE ASKING, it’s an acceptable choice in the audition—I very, very good,” says Kohlhaas about her list of ‘What dress should I wear to the party?’ ” wouldn’t do it for Juilliard—you can find overdone monologues, compiled for actors who says director-actor-teacher Karen Kohlhaas. funny, topical, passionate writing on blogs may not be aware of how popular their choice might “What’s the party? Where is it?” that also sounds good out loud.” be. The list emerged after she began speaking to Who’s going to be there? How long should While finding suitable and well-written and surveying industry and education professionals I stay? How can I make an impression? These material is part of the battle, the other bit is in 2005, according to her website. are more questions you might want to ask memorizing the text well enough to properly “Some people never want to see overdone mono- when attending the “party” of the audition direct yourself and perform it. When it comes logues and some people don’t mind seeing them,” room. And to be sure you’re wearing the right to remembering monologue lines, one of she says about casting directors, directors, and attire and choosing the best monologue, Kohlhaas’ methods is breaking the dialogue producers in the audition room. “But auditioning you’ve got to ask specific questions; “What into smaller pieces or “chunks” to make it is about building a repertoire of monologues that monologue is good for me?” isn’t enough. easier for actors to digest. Once that’s been have as many characters that support a particular “That’s an incomplete question,” says done, it’s time to fine-tune your presence in audition as possible.” Kohlhaas. “They need to consider themselves the room. as an actor, what it’s for, who they’re going to Here are eight—four for men and four for women— be in front of. You choose one monologue for a selections from the list, in no particular order. Some particular director and another monologue for “There are two, even three things are specific scenes that are overdone, while others another director, based on their style and your to consider outside of ‘What are overused plays from top to bottom. résumé. There are two, even three things to consider outside of ‘What works for me?’ ” [monologue] works for me?’ ” MEN As a founding member of the Atlantic • “Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead,” by Tom Theater Company, the theater director, —KAREN KOHLHAAS Stoppard: “Lying in a box” monologue filmmaker, and senior teacher at the Atlantic • “Sexual Perversity in Chicago,” by David Mamet: Acting School has years of experience. She “Girl in the flak suit” speech recently released the book “How to Choose “When I was a new director and teaching, • “subUrbia,” by Eric Bogosian: “Moving to New York a Monologue for Any Audition,” compiling I would see actors do monologues and I City” speech her years of knowledge—beginning with her realized they weren’t directing themselves, “Fifth of July,” by Lanford Wilson involvement in the David Mamet– and William just hoping they’d be able to rely on having • H. Macy–founded acting conservatory, where an acting connection,” she says. “The staging WOMEN she would later teach—into one place to help wasn’t set and so it didn’t tell the story well • “Waiting for Guffman,” by Christopher Guest: actors choose audition material for everything because they’d freeze in one place or wander Libby Mae Brown’s audition from conservatory and graduate programs to around; it’s like sending a cast out with • “Assassins,” by Stephen Sondheim: EPAs, agents and managers, summer stock, no staging!” “Plane hijacking” speech casting directors, and on-camera auditions. Getting the most out of your audition Regardless of the setting, Kohlhaas’ tips for monologues means committing to the direc- • “August: Osage County,” by Tracy Letts: choosing the right monologue always include tion, time, effort, and thought that puts you “That pillow was a better husband” monologue staying well-informed of what’s available in in the best position to impress. And if you can • “The Glass Menagerie,” by Tennessee Williams terms of plays and playwrights, and knowing incorporate Kohlhaas’ tips into your prep pro- For the full lists, visit monologueaudition.com. what good writing entails. “Actors can never cess, you’re sure to be putting your best foot

read enough plays,” she says before suggesting forward. • SHUTTERSTOCK.COM LAMONT MICHAEL

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0409 FEATURES V05.indd 20 4/7/15 2:06 PM Speak the Speech I Pray You Three readers of plays weigh in on what makes a great monologue

By Jack Smart

AS EVIDENCED BY THE COUNTLESS BOOKS and online databases out there—including Backstage’s the Monologuer!—there are a lot of monologue options for actors. How do you find the one that’s going to best show you off in the audition room? “The best monologues are mired in subtext,” says Amy Levinson, artistic associate and liter- ary director at the Geffen Playhouse in L.A. She points to Bill Cain’s emotionally rewarding speeches in “Equivocation” and Glen Berger’s “Underneath the Lintel” for their use of “rich, colorful language juxtaposed to pragmatic, daily information.” That combination of ethe- real and grounded specificity also appears in the work of Sarah Ruhl and Rajiv Joseph, Levinson says, and provides actors an opportu- nity to demonstrate their mastery of language. “Pragmatic versus sublime: If you can reach both, you can reach somebody in their head and in their heart.” As the literary director of play publishing company Samuel French, Amy Rose Marsh is a veritable encyclopedia of dramatic literature. Patrick J. Adams and Connor Trinneer in the Geffen Playhouse production of “Equivocation” When asked about favorite monologues, she mentions Ruhl, Kristoffer Diaz, Jessica Dickey, Sarah Treem, Jason Grote, Samuel D. Hunter, read is...ridiculous. I can’t even imagine!” of early-career playwrights, Marsh says, Dominique Morisseau, and Halley Feiffer. Solo exclaims Levinson. are eager to chat and answer questions. artist Daniel Beaty, she says, is a smart choice Marsh takes it a step further, advising actors “They’d be excited to hear, ‘Hey, I’m doing a for an actor “because he performs himself; he to read, or at least be familiar with, the play- monologue from your play!’ ” Opportunities knows how the words feel in his mouth.” One- wright’s body of work. “The thing actors need to unearth a perfect fit are everywhere; person plays featuring multiple characters like to keep in mind is that you will be working with Danielle Mohlman even writes monologues Beaty’s, in fact, make finding and curating an living writers,” she says. “So training yourself custom-made for actors for a small fee. impressive monologue easy. to do monologues from living texts that were Ultimately, however, the ideal monologue Miriam Weiner, literary associate at NYC’s [produced] last year shows that you have a is just one of many weapons in the actor’s Vineyard Theatre, recommends thinking layered mind. It shows that you’re reading.” arsenal when they present themselves as eli- outside the box. If an actor adapts a song into It’s important to demonstrate a working knowl- gible for the job. “The truth is I’ve sat through a dramatic moment or illuminates an unlikely edge of everyone at an audition—producers, so many auditions and I typically remember character, they get directors’ attention amid an directors, even the playwrights themselves. As the actor, not what they did,” says Weiner. avalanche of two-minute auditions. “Reinvent Marsh points out, “You don’t want to go to an The selection of a monologue is one of many it in some interesting way, a completely dif- audition and the writer is in the room and you components that provide directors with what ferent, refreshing take,” she says. “Smart risks don’t know anything about them.” she calls a “window into how they work.” that make sense!” The contemporary theater world is small When in doubt, avoid the likes of the Bard. All three agree that actors must—no ifs, ands, enough that auditioners should know what “There are enough new plays happening or buts about it—read the entire text from which plays and playwrights are in the zeitgeist. in the world that you don’t have to stick to the speech is taken. “The idea that somebody In today’s digital age, it’s also easier than Shakespeare,” says Marsh, adding, “Please...

SHUTTERSTOCK.COM LAMONT MICHAEL would do a monologue from a play they haven’t ever to connect within that world. A lot don’t do Shakespeare!” •

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0409 FEATURES V05.indd 21 4/7/15 2:06 PM Monologue Madame Alisha Gaddis’ book series is filled with seriously hilarious monologues for your next audition

By Rebecca Strassberg

“YOU HAVE AN AUDITION. ONE WHERE put on Say Something Funny…B*tch live shows everything’s sussed out properly.” you are supposed to be funny. Really funny. until Gaddis saw yet another opportunity. With over 60 monologues in each book, They want you to actually make them laugh… “Only a select number of people were Gaddis is establishing a monologue empire—the in an audition,” writes Alisha Gaddis in the hearing the words at the shows, and I thought success of which was unanticipated. introduction to her book “Women’s Comedic these could really be funny “The first book was really Monologues That Are Actually Funny.” monologues,” she says. “So I homegrown, from 20 people in “But you have to have a comedic monologue, wrote the pitch in the middle L.A. and New York that I knew. and if you see another person do that tuna fish of the night and sent it to my Since we started two and a half one one more time, you may gouge your eyes literary agent.” years ago, one of the girls now out! And we don’t want that. You need your Leonard and Applause writes for ‘The Ellen Show’; eyes to see the standing ovation that you will “thought they were really fresh, one of the girls is now a writer get once you snag the job that one of these really funny, and really current,” for Nickelodeon; one of them monologues helps you land.” she explains. now tours with Margaret Cho— And with the help of Applause Theatre & Since the book’s publication, everyone is having these amazing Cinema Books and Hal Leonard, humorist, five more in the series have been careers,” says Gaddis. writer, and performer Gaddis is just ordered, including collections for And by putting the work of her beginning to deliver on that promise. men and teen boys (both coming peers out there, Gaddis hopes the A go-getter by nature, the Indiana native in July), teen girls (currently material affords aspiring actors currently stars with her husband on the PBS being edited), kids (set for 2016), the same opportunities. show “Lishy Lou and Lucky Too”—the music and the one Gaddis is most excited “When choosing your for which won the duo a Latin Grammy—and about: an LGBT version. piece, always go with your gut. If you has been doing standup comedy since her “There’s not anything like that right now out think something is sensational or funny or days at NYU. She has acted on and Off- there, and I’m, like, ‘Come on, let’s be strong for interesting and it speaks to you, there’s truth Broadway and has a long list of credits on TV our community!’ in that,” she urges. “If you feel your own shows, including “Mad Men,” “House,” and “It’s going to be more all-encompassing, so truth, that’s going to shine through regardless others. But Gaddis says she’s always been it’ll be all different ages, different categories,” of what you think the auditioner wants. writing, and she started weekly magazine she adds. “I’m working with one of my friends, “Choose what rings true to you, because your Say Something Funny…B*tch in 2010. the president of Swish [Ally Fund], and he’s truth is going to shine a light so bright that will In conjunction with the magazine, its writers going to help me guide it and make sure not be denied.” • “When choosing your piece, always go with your gut. If you think something is sensational or funny or interesting and it speaks to you, there’s truth in that.” CRAIG WHITE

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46th St., 16th fl., NYC, 10036. EPA Rules Contemporary American are in effect. A monitor will be Theater Festival provided. •• Casting the Contemporary American NEW YORK •• Prepare an appropriate short mono- CASTING PICKS Theater Festival Season. Season logue or traditional musical theatre includes “World Builders” (Johnna song, or a one minute monologue and Adams, writer; Nicole A. Watson, dir.); 16 bars of a song; accompanist pro- OF THE WEEK “Everything You Touch” (Sheila TRISTATE vided. Bring picture and resume. BY MICHAEL COUGHLIN Callaghan, writer; May Adrales, dir.); •• Note: The theatre is looking for a com- film “On Clover Road” (Steven Dietz, writer; pany of actors that will be in residence ‘Keeping Up With Jones’ Ed Herendeen, dir.); “We Are Pussy at the Asolo Rep Nov. 28-Apr. 17. The Riot’ (Barbara Hammond, writer; Tea musicals will only have a commitment Casting Atlanta background Alagic, dir.); and “The Full of the dates listed within this performers for the Fox Catastrophe” (Michael Weller, writer; PLAYS breakdown. feature starring Zach Ed Herendeen, dir.). • • • Pays $836/wk. (B) and $618/wk. Galifianakis & Jon Hamm • Company: Contemporary American Asolo Repertory Theatre (D). Equity LORT Non-Rep B & D Theatre Festival. Staff: Ed Herendeen, 2015-16 Season Contracts. artistic dir.; Pat McCorkle, casting dir.; •• Casting Equity actors and EQUITY musicals Katja Zarolinski, casting assoc.; Rachel actor/singers for various princi- ‘Consent’ ‘The Color Purple,’ B’way Goldman, casting assist. pal roles for Asolo Repertory NOTICES •• Casting “Consent.” •• Rehearsals begin June 4; runs July Theatre’s 2015-16 Season. Season ••Company: Michael T. Cohen, Celie and company are coming back 5-Aug. 2 in Shepherdstown, WV. includes: “West Side Story” Andrew Baron Cohen, Robin to NYC in the upcoming revival •• Seeking—Equity Actors: males & (Leonard Bernstein, music; Stephen Reinach Cohen, Ben Feldman. Staff: females, 18+, all ethnicities, versatile Sondheim, lyrics; Arthur Laurents, book; Cheryl Dennis, general mgr.; David actors to play multiple roles in this Joey McKneely, dir. Rehearsals begin Rhodes, writer-dir.; Calleri Casting tv rotating repertory season. Note: Oct. 13; runs Nov. 10-Dec. 27); “All The (James Calleri & Paul Davis), casting. ‘Vice Principals’ Characters will probably be doubled as Way” (Robert Schenkkan, writer; Emily •• Rehearsals begin May 4; previews HBO’s new comedy series from detailed below, but these pairings are Sophia Knapp, dir. rehearsals begin Nov. begin June 2; closes June 28 at The “Eastbound & Down” creator subject to change. 28; runs Jan. 5-Apr. 9, 2016); “Living On Black Box Theatre at the Harold and •• Equity Principal Auditions will be held Love” (Joe DiPietro, writer; Garson Miriam Steinberg Center for Theatre, Danny McBride is casting April 17 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (lunch, Kanin, source material “Peccadillo”; 111 W. 46th St., NYC. teens in South Carolina 1:30-2:30 p.m.) at Pearl Studios NYC Peter Amster, dir. Rehearsals begin Dec. •• Seeking—Ron: male, 40-49, all ethnic- “519”, 519 8th Ave., 12th fl.; Studio K, 3; runs Jan. 13-Feb. 25, 2016); “Ah, ities, former pro football player turned NYC. EPA Rules are in effect. A monitor Wilderness!” (Eugene O’Neill, writer; successful architect/designer; recently musicals will be provided. Greg Leaming, dir. Rehearsals begin Dec. divorced; on his own and out of the ‘Hairspray’ •• Prepare a two minute contemporary 15; runs Jan. 20-Apr. 10, 2016); “Guess closet for the first time; a man coming Seeking those who can’t monologue. Bring picture and resume. Who’s Coming To Dinner” (Todd of age and making new discoveries stop the beat for Chance Note: Characters will probably be dou- Kreidler, writer; William Rose, screen- mid-life; masculine and athletic; bled as detailed below, but these pair- play; Frank Galati, dir. Rehearsals must be comfortable with strong Theater’s L.A. production ings are subject to change. begin Jan. 26; runs Mar. 9-Apr. 17, sexual content and possible partial •• Pays $700/wk. Equity LORT Rep 2016); “Josephine: A New Musical” nudity. Kurt: male, 20-24, all eth- tv Contract. (Steve Dorff, music; John Bettis, lyr- nicities, Yale law student, cocky, ics; Ellen Weston & Mark Hampton, outspoken, sexually voracious, and ‘Outsiders’ ‘Equivocation’ book; Kenneth Waissman, story; Joey provocative; also charming and intelli- Seeking working-class town •• Casting “Equivocation.” McKneely, dir. Rehearsals begin Mar. 29; gent; simultaneously boyish and locals and mountain families ••Company: Shakespeare Theatre of New runs Apr. 27-May 29, 2016); and sophisticated; must be comfortable Jersey. Staff: Paul Mullins, dir. for the Sony Pictures/WGN “Disgraced” (Ayad Akhtar, writer; with strong sexual content and possi- •• Rehearsals begin Aug. 18; runs Sept. Michael Donald Edwards, dir. Rehearsals ble partial nudity. Susie: female, series shooting in Pittsburgh 19-Oct. 4 in Madison, NJ. begin Mar. 8; runs Mar. 30-Apr. 24, 2016). 40-49, all ethnicities, Ron’s ex-wife •• Seeking—Nate/Cecil: male, 40-49, all •• Company: Asolo Repertory Theatre. and mother of his children; aging all- ethnicities, as Cecil, he is a powerful Staff: Michael Donald Edwards, exec. American sweetheart; still very beau- gle, New York, Upper West Side mom; and cunning minister in the court of prod.; Linda Digabriele, managing dir.; tiful; devoted mother and loving wife earthy and supportive of her brother’s James I; dangerous and harsh, but Paul Hardt/SH Entertainment, NY cast- forced out of her comfort zone by her lifestyle change. answers to the King’s every whim. As ing rep. husband’s lifestyle change; caught in •• Equity Principal Auditions will be held Nate, he is the most reliable member of •• Season rehearses and performs in between the life she knows and an April 14 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (lunch the acting troupe, often serving as the Sarasota, FL. uncertain future; strong-willed and 1:30-2:30 p.m.) at Pearl Studios NYC mediator between more temperamen- •• Seeking—Equity Actors and Actor/ vulnerable simultaneously. Emily: “519”, 519 8th Ave., 12th Fl., Studio A tal members of the troupe. Sharpe: Singers: males & females, 16+, all eth- female, 45-49, all ethnicities, this role (Holding) & G, NYC. EPA Rules are in male, 25-29, all ethnicities, charismatic, nicities, for various principal roles in has been cast. Ron’s older sister; sin- effect. A monitor will be provided. passionate, handsome, and strong in the 2015-16 season. •• Actors will read from sides, provided his convictions; exceptionally talented •• Equity Principal Auditions will be held VISIT BACKSTAGE.COM/CASTING at the audition. Bring pix & resumes, actor and knows it; doubles as Tom April 14 from 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. for full character breakdowns, script stapled together. Wintour and King James I. Judith: (lunch, 1-2 p.m.) at Actors’ Equity sides and more casting notices •• Pays: $436/wk. plus pension and female, 19, all ethnicities, Shag’s Association Audition Center, 165 West health. Equity Mini Contract. (Shakespeare’s) intelligent and inde-

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pendently-minded daughter; her broken-down quality about his body, as •• Pays: $400 for the project, plus American neighborhood, his overbear- father’s caretaker, she’s wise beyond if he’s aged long before his time; a expenses. Equity Showcase-NY Code. ing and somewhat zany grandparents her years, and inquisitive. Marlboro Man type; trapped by a self- try everything to convince him to stay. •• Seeking submissions from NY. defining adolescent myth, he has taken McCarter Theatre Center 2015- Even a little matchmaking isn’t beyond

PLAYS ••For consideration, email picture and to liquor; his passion and competitve 16 Season the foursome. A comedy about love, resume to [email protected]. nature tend to get him into trouble. Old •• Seeking Equity actors for McCarter family, and the ties that bind a little too Mark Submissions: “Equivocation Man: male, 64-77, all ethnicities, cast-- Theatre Center’s 2015-2016 season. tightly, and an off-Broadway hit. [Role____]/AEA Self Submit.” Seeking TBD; scraggly and weathered appear- Theater states: “We are interested in •• Company: Florida Studio Theatre. submissions from Equity members only ance; the surreal and humorous father seeing actors of all ages and ethnicities, Staff: James Ashford, casting & hiring for this posting. The Equity member of both Eddie and May; a contrarian; a appropriate for a wide range of produc- coord.; Richard Hopkins, artistic dir.; must submit him/herself directly in selfish and naïve man, whose bad hab- tions.” Season includes: “Baby Doll” Kate Alexander, dir.; Joe DiPietro, order to be considered. For more info, its have rubbed off on his children; in (Tennessee Williams, writer; Pierre writer. visit www.ShakespeareNJ.org. the past, figments of his imagination Laville and Emily Mann, adapters; •• Rehearsals begin June 30; runs July •• Pays: $700/wk. (favored nations). have allowed him to convince himself Emily Mann, dir. Rehearsals begin Aug. 24-Aug. 16, with a possible extension, Equity LORT Non-Rep Contract. that he could balance two lives without 14; runs Sept. 11-Oct. 11, with possible in Sarasota, FL. consequences. one-wk. extension to Oct. 18, at the •• Seeking—Nick: male, 30-39, all ethnici- ‘Five Boroughs/One City’ •• Equity Principal Auditions will be held Berlind Theatre); “Ken Ludwig’s A ties, Italian-American executive. •• Casting “Five Boroughs/One City,” a April 15 from 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. (lunch Comedy of Tenors” (Stephen Frank: male, 70-79, all ethnicities, his production where Working Theater has 1-2 p.m.) at Actors’ Equity Association Wadsworth, dir. Produced in associa- maternal grandfather. Aida: female, commissioned teams of artists to create Audition Center, 165 W. 46th St., 16th tion with Cleveland Playhouse. 70-79, all ethnicities, his maternal new plays in collaboration with com- Fl., NYC, 10036. EPA Rules are in effect. Cleveland Playhouse rehearsals begin grandmother. Nunzio: male, 70-79, all munities in each of the five boroughs of A monitor will be provided. Aug. 11; runs Sept. 5-Oct. 3. McCarter ethnicities, his paternal grandfather. NYC. •• Sides will be provided, or actors may Theatre rehearsals begin Oct. 6; runs Emma: female, 70-79, all ethnicities, •• Company: Working Theater. Staff: choose to prepare a brief contemporary Oct. 13-Nov. 1 at the Matthews Theatre); his paternal grandmother. Caitlin Mark Plesent, prod. artistic dir. monologue. Bring pix & resumes, sta- “A Christmas Carol” (Charles Dickens, O’Hare: female, 25-34, all ethnicities, •• Performances of each play will be done pled together. Note: Seeking the role of writer; David Thompson, adapter; attractive woman. using the staged reading guidelines in Martin and understudies for all roles. Michael Unger, dir.; Rob Ashford, •• Auditions will be held by appt. April 28 April, prior to the LOA production. All •• Pays: $1,345/wk. Equity LORT Non-Rep chore. Rehearsals begin Nov. 13; runs in NYC. five will then be presented as work-in- A+ Contract. Dec. 4-27 at the Matthews Theatre); •• For consideration, email casting@flor- progress showings at the Dorothy “The Piano Lesson” (August Wilson, idastudiotheatre.org. Indicate in sub- Strelsin Theater the week of May 3 in Innovative Sci-Fi Play writer; Jade King Carroll, dir. ject line: “Over the River.../NYC Appts./ NYC. •• Seeking four actors (three males, one Rehearsals begin Dec. 11, 2015; runs AEA Submission.” Submissions dead- •• Seeking—Actors: males & females, 18+, female) to complete a 13-person cast for Jan. 8-Feb. 7, 2016, with possible exten- line is Apr. 27. Equity members submit all ethnicities, for various principal an innovative sci-fi play. sion to Feb. 14, at the Berlind Theatre); picture/resume directly for roles. •• Company: Gluon Night Productions. “The Mousetrap” (Agatha Christie, consideration. •• Equity Principal Auditions will be held Staff: Steven Mark Tenney, playwright; writer; Adam Immerwahr, dir. •• Pays: $618/wk. min. Equity LORT Non- April 15 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (lunch, Susan Tenney and Steven Mark Tenney, Rehearsals begin Feb. 9, 2016; runs Rep Contract. 1:30-2:30 p.m.) at Roy Arias Studios (777 dirs.; Joe Novak, lighting design; Beth through Mar. 27, at the Matthews Theatre Center), 777 8th Ave., NYC, Lake, sound design; Janet Mervin, cos- Theatre); and “All the Days” (Sharyn Phoenix Theatre Season 10036. EPA Rules are in effect. A moni- tume design. Rothstein, writer; Emily Mann, dir. •• Seeking submissions for the Phoenix tor will be provided. •• Approx. 15 rehearsals begin no earlier Rehearsals begin Apr. 1; runs Apr. Theatre’s 95th season. Season includes: •• Bring pix & resumes, stapled together. than May 15; tech June 19; runs June 20, 29-May 29, with possible extension to “Chicago” (Rehearsals begin Aug. 18); Prepare a short monologue, either 26, 27, 30, and July 7 & 11 in NYC. June 5, at the Berlind Theatre). “Wizard Of Oz (Rehearsals begin Oct. 27); comic or dramatic is acceptable. Note: •• Seeking—Winterview: male, 35+, all •• Company: McCarter Theatre Center. “Evita” (Rehearsals begin Feb. 2, 2016); Participation in the LOA production is ethnicities, the head of the Dark Ops Staff: Emily Mann, artistic dir.; Adam “When You Wish” (Rehearsals begin Apr. not contingent on taking part in the division of the Inner System Authority Immerwahr, assoc. artistic dir.; 26, 2016); “All Night Strut” (Rehearsals staged reading performances. (ISA), a futuristic organization on Chelsea Adams, producing assoc.-local begin March 15, 2016); and “Lady Day” •• Pays: $345/wk. (one week contract). Earth tasked with planetary security; casting dir. (Rehearsals begin Feb. 23, 2016). Equity LOA-NYC Contract. he has both gravitas and artistic sensi- •• Season runs Sept. 18-May 29 in •• Company: Phoenix Theatre. Staff: bilities. Eon Cluster & Dr. Prof Princeton, NJ. Michael Barnard, prod. artistic dir.; ‘Fool for Love’ Highwater Or (Doubled Role): male, •• Seeking—Equity Actors: males & Robbie Harper, assoc. artistic dir.; •• Seeking Equity actors for various roles 35+, all ethnicities, Cluster is a slightly females, 18+, all ethnicities. Pasha Yamotahari, casting & company and understudies in “Fool for Love.” peevish alien assistant director, •• Equity Principal Auditions will be held management consultant. •• Company: Manhattan Theatre Club. covertly shooting an art film on Earth. April 13 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (by •• Season rehearses and performs in Staff: Daniel Aukin, dir.; Sam Shepard, Highwater Or is a swirling mysterious appointment; lunch, 1-2 p.m.) at Phoenix, AZ. writer; Nancy Piccione, casting; Will academic who is also the Director of a McCarter Theatre, 91 University Pl., •• Seeking—Equity Actors/Dancers/ DeCamp, casting personnel attending vast, pan-galactic sci-fi fantasy Berlind Theatre, Princeton, NJ. A moni- Singers: males & females, 18+, all the EPA. archive. Canon Forte & Machu Picchu tor will not be provided. The producer ethnicities. •• Rehearsals begin Aug. 25; previews & Semi-Sen (Tripled Role): male, 25+, will run all aspects of this audition. •• Auditions will be held by appt. April 20 begin Sept. 15; opens Oct. 8 and runs for all ethnicities, Canon-Forte is an alien •• For an audition appointment, Equity and April 21 in New York City, NY. 14 wks., in NYC. director, residing in the Cygnian Star members contact Karin Nilo via email •• For consideration, email picture and •• Seeking—Martin: male, 34-37, all eth- System. Machu Picchu is a mute alien at [email protected] or phone at resume to p.yamotahari@phoenixthe- nicities, a solidly built maintenance leading man on Earth to shoot an art (609) 258-6505 (Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-6 atre.com with show(s) of interest in the worker; simple, innocent, and kind; film. Semi-Sen is a powerful android p.m.). Appointments recommended. subject line and pdf/jpeg copies of diametrically opposite to Eddie, he used for scanning and transporting However, Equity members without headshot/resume. No links. feels like a lost traveler swept up briefly persons of interest to the ISA, a con- appointments seen as time permits. Submissions deadline is Apr. 15. in their storm; he represents the hope- trolling security organization. Lyra: Each actor will have three minutes. •• Pays $608/wk. Equity LOA ref. to LORT ful but dull future ahead for May if she female, 18-35, all ethnicities, an iconic, •• Prepare a brief monologue or two con- Contract. chooses to let go of Eddie for good. futuristic presence, with an alluring trasting one-minute monologues. Bring May: female, 30-34, all ethnicities, cast- sci-fi vibe; she controls projections that pix & resumes, stapled together, with ‘The Hound of the Baskervilles’ -Nina Arianda; Eddie’s former lover; an accompany scenes. contact information clearly printed on •• Casting “The Hound of the enigmatic Everywoman type; simulta- •• Auditions will be held by appt. April 11 the resume. Baskervilles.” neously strong-willed and vulnerable; from 11 a.m.-6 p.m., April 12 from 11 •• Pays: $776/wk. min. and $909/wk. min. •• Company: Florida Studio Theatre. she can keep up with Eddie’s verbal a.m.-6 p.m., April 18 from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Equity LORT Non-Rep C and B+ Staff: Gavin Cameron-Webb, dir.; gymnastics and power plays; she craves and April 19 from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. at Contracts. Richard Hopkins, artistic dir.; by Steven stability, affection, self-empowerment, CAP21, 18 W. 18th St., NYC. Canny & John Nicholson; James and independence; she is torn between •• Auditions are by appointment only. ‘Over the River and Through Ashford, casting & hiring coord. the fantasy and memory of their love Email resumes, headshot, and link to a the Woods’ •• Rehearsals begin June 9; opens July 1; and the reality and pain of their past. reel (if available), along with contact •• Casting “Over the River and Through closes Aug. 2, 2015 (with a possible Eddie: male, 35-39, all ethnicities, cast- information, to [email protected] for the Woods.” Synopsis: When a young extension) in Sarasota, FL. -Sam Rockwell; a proud cowboy, who is consideration. Sides will be sent prior executive receives a promotion that •• Seeking—Actor 1: male, 36-49, all eth- rarely off his horse; there’s a particular to audition. will take him far from his Italian nicities, plays Holmes, Stapleton,

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Cecille Stapleton, Mr. Barrymore, Rehearsal Studios, 250 W. 54th St., Mrs. Barrymore, and Yokel 3. Actor NYC. 2: male, 34-49, all ethnicities, plays •• Monitor will begin signing people Watson and Yokel 1. Actor 3: male, up when building opens at 8:30 30-39, all ethnicities, plays Sir a.m. Do not start an unofficial list. Charles Baskerville, Sir Henry It will not be honored. Be signed up Baskerville, Mortimer, Cabbie, by 9:45 a.m. Typing will be done at Yokel 2, and Wise Yokel. 10 a.m. Prepare 16 bars in the style •• Auditions will be held by appt. of the show. You may sing from the April 29 in NYC. show. •• Submit by emailing pix & resumes •• Competitive salary, EMC points,

to casting@floridastudiotheatre. meals, housing, and travel MUSICALS org with subject line “Baskervilles/ provided. NYC Appts./Equity Submission.” Submissions deadline is Apr. 27. ‘Amelie’ •• Pays: $618/wk. min. Equity LORT •• Casting “Amelie.” Non-Rep Contract. ••Company: Berkeley Repertory Theatre. Staff: Pam MacKinnon, dir.; Craig Lucas, book; Dan Messe, music; Nathan Tysen & Dan Messe, lyrics; Kimberly Grigsby, music MUSICALS direction; Sam Pinkleton, choreo.; Jim Carnahan & Stephen Kopel, ‘A Wonderful Life’ casting. •• Casting “A Wonderful Life,” fea- •• Rehearsals begin July 7; perfor- turing music by Joe Raposo and mances begin Aug. 28; opens Sept. book and lyrics by Sheldon 11; max run to Oct. 25, in Berkeley, Harnick. The Fireside Theatre pro- CA. duction is directed by Ed Flesch, •• Seeking—Young Amelie: female, with musical direction by Mary 8-10, all ethnicities, highly imagi- Ehlinger and choreography by Kate native, intelligent, quirky, and Swan. independent; she tends to see the •• Company: The Fireside Theatre. best in most people and situations; Staff: Julie Nordeen, marketing should have a grounded, non-show mgr. biz energy; must sing extremely •• Rehearsals begin Oct. 12; runs Oct. well. Male & Female Ensemble: 29-Dec. 27, 2015 in Fort Atkinson, males & females, 20-49, all ethnici- WI. ties, seeking inventive, unique, •• Seeking—George Bailey: male, 18+, quirky, outside-the-box singer/ all ethnicities, to play late 20s-30s; actor/movers to play various roles, an earnest man, likable, caring including a garden gnome, a sex leading man with an inner shop worker, an OCD-stricken gro- strength. Mary Hatch: female, 18+, cer, a goldfish, a hypochondriacal all ethnicities, to play 20s; George’s tobacconist, and an elderly recluse, sweetheart, later his wife, lovely, among others. intelligent, caring. Clarence: male, •• Seeking submissions from NY. 18+, all ethnicities, to play late 30s- ••For consideration, mail picture 60s; George Bailey’s guardian and resume to Jim Carnahan angel, a bumbling but lovable Casting, 231 W. 39th St. #1200, New comic character man. Henry York, NY 10018. Mark submissions: Potter: male, 18+, all ethnicities, to “Amelie/NYC Appts./AEA play 40+; Bedford Falls’ wealthiest Submission.” Seeking submissions (and nastiest) citizen, character from Equity members only. The man. Tom Bailey: male, 18+, all eth- Equity member must submit him/ nicities, to play 40+; George’s herself directly in order to be con- father, wise, caring, character man. sidered via this posting. Note: Milly Bailey: female, 18+, all eth- Amelie and Nino are cast. All actors nicities, to play 40+; George’s should possess an off-center sense mother, loving, warm character of humor and huge smarts; woman. Uncle Billy: male, 18+, all extremely interested in all ethnici- ethnicities, to play 40+; absent- ties and body types; all must sing minded, good-natured comic char- well. acter man. Violet Bick: female, 18+, •• Pays: $836/wk. min. Equity LORT all ethnicities, to play 20s-30s; Non-Rep Contract. Mary Hatch’s closest friend, sexy, town flirt. Harry Bailey: male, 18+, ‘American Psycho: A New all ethnicities, to play 20s; George’s Musical’ younger brother. Bert: male, 18+, •• Casting “American Psycho,” a new all ethnicities, to play 20s-30s; a musical based on the book by Bret policeman. Ernie: male, 18+, all Easton Ellis, set in New York City in ethnicities, to play 20s-30s; a cab 1989, during the Wall Street boom. driver. Mr. Martini: male, 18+, all •• Company: David Johnson, Jesse ethnicities, to play 40+; Italian Singer, Jeffrey Richards, Jerry owner of Martini’s Restaurant. Mrs. Frankel. Staff: Rupert Goold, dir.; Martini: female, 18+, all ethnicities, Lynne Page, choreo.; Roberto to play 40+; Mr. Martini’s wife. Sam Aguirre-Sacasa, book; Duncan Wainwright: male, 18+, all ethnici- Sheik, music & lyrics; based on ties, to play 20s-30s; George’s novel by Bret Easton Ellis; David friend and rival. Shrubsole, music supervisor; Jason •• Auditions will be held May 5 at 10 Hart, music dir.; Foresight a.m. (open call for non-Equity per- Theatrical, gen. mgr.; Craig Burns formers for principal roles) at Nola (Telsey + Company), casting.

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•• Rehearsals begin January 2016; pre- Mrs. Wolfe: female, 50-59, all ethnici- empo in the style of the show and pre- views begin mid-February 2016; opes ties, to play Mrs. Bateman, Patrick’s pare the Pugh sides. Sides for both roles mid-March 2016 in NYC. wealthy mother; and Mrs. Wolfe, a real can be found at www.joydewingcast- •• Seeking—Patrick Bateman Understudy: AUDITION estate agent; great physique; strong ingsides.tumblr.com/tagged/Annie- male, 23-31, all ethnicities, to play 26; mover; strong pop/rock voice; Sides. All actors: Bring your book and the narrator; extremely attractive; principal. have a second traditional musical the- physically in excellent shape; has HIGHLIGHTS •• Equity Principal Auditions will be held atre piece prepared in case you are obsessive compulsive disorder; immac- NEW YORK TRISTATE April 16 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (lunch, asked for another selection. No pop/ ulate, well-groomed, always has the Fri. Apr. 10 1:30-2:30 p.m.), April 21 from 10 a.m.-6 rock or contemporary musical theatre. best clothes, the best furniture, the Norwegian Cruise Line, ‘Team Nick’ p.m. (lunch, 1:30-2:30 p.m.) and April 22 Bring a current headshot and resume, best of everything; Ivy League sense of from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (lunch, 1:30-2:30 stapled together. Research the 1930’s ‘The Fall of the Kings’

MUSICALS entitlement stemming from a wealthy p.m.) at Telsey + Company, 311 W. 43rd Depression Era to give yourself a sense upbringing; has an aura of self-impor- St., 10th fl., NYC. EPA Rules are in of the style of that period. For examples tance, but actually he disgusts himself; Sat. Apr. 11 effect. A monitor will be provided. and ideas, visit our website here: www. • drug addict; capable of sadistic humor; New York Jets Cheerleaders • Bring pix & resumes, stapled together. joydewingcasting.com/blog.php. strong mover; strong pop/rock voice. Prepare a brief 1980s-style pop/rock Callbacks will be held later in the day. Paul Owen: male, 20-29, all ethnicities, ‘Motown,’ Nat’l Tour song, showing range. Bring sheet Bring dance clothes and character to play mid 20s; extremely good-look- ‘The Chicken Farmer’ music; a piano accompanist will be pro- shoes in case you are asked to dance ing; immaculate; classy; Patrick’s col- vided. For the role of Detective later. league and a threat to him; handling Kimball, prepare a brief contemporary •• Note: Children’s auditions will be held the most important account at Pierce & Sun. Apr. 12 monologue. Apr. 18. See separate notice. For more Pierce, which Patrick is extremely jeal- ‘Beauty & the Beast’ Tour (also 4/13) •• Pays: $1861/wk. min. Equity info, visit www.joydewingcasting.com, ous about; can never remember who ‘Priscilla Queen of the Desert’ Production (League) Contract. Facebook (JoyDewingCasting), or Patrick is; he calls him Marcus, which Twitter (@jdcasting). ‘I Can Sing an Opera’ (also 4/13) enrages Patrick; Ivy League sense of ‘Annie’ Non-Equity Nat’l Tour •• Pays $455/wk. plus per diem, housing, entitlement stemming from a wealthy •• Casting replacements for the non- and health insurance. Actors must have upbringing; strong mover; strong pop/ Mon. Apr. 13 Equity national tour of “Annie.” One of a valid passport. rock voice; principal. Tim Price: male, ‘West Side Story,’ Singers & Dancers the world’s best-loved musicals returns 20-29, all ethnicities, to play mid 20s; in time-honored form. Directed by orig- ‘Annie’ Non-Equity Nat’l Tour, good-looking; Patrick’s best friend; part ‘Saturday Night Fever’ inal director and lyricist Martin Children of the foursome of friends; has huge ‘Bridges of Madison County,’ Tour Charnin and produced by Troika •• Seeking children for immediate and anger issues; highly negative; Ivy Entertainment, LLC, this iconic future replacements to play Orphans in League sense of entitlement stemming “Annie” is a brand-new presentation of the non-Equity national tour of from a wealthy upbringing; strong Tues. Apr. 14 the original production. “Annie.” One of the world’s best-loved mover; strong pop/rock voice; princi- ‘Gypsy’ & ‘West Side Story’ •• Company: Troika Entertainment. musicals returns in time-honored form. pal. Craig McDermott: male, 20-29, all Asolo Repertory Theatre Staff: Thomas Meehan, book; Charles Directed by original director and lyri- ethnicities, to play mid 20s; good-look- Carnival Cruise Lines (also 4/15) Strouse, music; Martin Charnin, lyrics- cist Martin Charnin and produced by ing; Patrick’s co-worker; part of the dir.; Liza Gennaro, choreo.; Townsend Troika Entertainment, LLC, this iconic foursome of friends; self-obsessed; ‘The Little Mermaid’ Teague, general mgr.; Keith Levenson, “Annie” will be a brand-new presenta- chauvinistic; obsessed with material ‘The Producers’ (also 4/15) musical supervisor; Joy Dewing, Holly tion of the original production. things; Ivy League sense of entitlement ‘Fiddler on the Roof,’ B’way Buczek (Joy Dewing Casting), casting. •• Company: Troika Entertainment. stemming from a wealthy upbringing; •• Rehearsals begin on or about July 13, Staff: Thomas Meehan, book; Charles strong mover; strong pop/rock voice; 2015 in NYC; performances begin Aug. Strouse, music; Martin Charnin, lyrics- principal. David Van Patten: male, For the full auditions calendar, 10; contract runs through July 3, 2016. dir.; Liza Gennaro, choreo.; Townsend 20-29, all ethnicities, to play mid 20s; visit backstage.com/auditions •• Seeking—Mrs. Pugh/Understudy for Teague, general mgr.; Keith Levenson, good-looking; Patrick’s co-worker; part Miss Hannigan: female, 35-45, musical supervisor; Joy Dewing, Holly of the foursome of friends; self- Caucasian, head cook and servant to Buczek (Joy Dewing Casting), casting. obsessed; chauvinistic; obsessed with Oliver Warbucks. Also plays Sophie the •• Rehearsals begin on or about July 13, women; Ivy League sense of entitle- the only person who truly understands Kettle. Will cover Hannigan: Matron of 2015 in NYC; performances begin Aug. ment stemming from a wealthy Patrick; strong mover; strong pop/rock the orphanage, hates children, fond of 10; contract runs through July 3, 2016. upbringing; strong mover; strong pop/ voice; principal. Sean Bateman: male, booze; skilled comedic character •• Seeking—Pepper: female, 6-18, all eth- rock voice; principal. Luis Carruthers: 20-26, all ethnicities, to play early 20s; actress who sings well; excellent singer nicities, to play 11, 4’8” or less; the male, 20-29, all ethnicities, to play mid Patrick’s younger brother; a writer; just with a wide range; mezzo soprano/ tough cookie of the group of orphans; 20s; not as well-dressed as the others; out of college; Patrick thinks he’’s a soprano mix with strong belt; strong this track may understudy Annie; must Patrick’s co-worker; dating Courtney pain; strong mover; strong pop/rock mover, strong physical comedy skills. have an excellent and accurate singing but secretly in love with Patrick; a little voice; principal. Detective Kimball: Star to Be/Female Ensemble: female, range, great comedic timing, and be a effeminate; Ivy League sense of entitle- male, 40-59, all ethnicities, private 20-39, all ethnicities, youthful, bright, good mover; seeking immediate ment stemming from a wealthy detective investigating Paul Owen’s and eager, with a very strong high belt; replacement. Kate: female, 6-18, all upbringing; strong mover; strong pop/ disappearance; has a strangeness; sing- sings “NYC”. Will play several roles in ethnicities, to play 7 years old, 4’8” or rock voice; principal. Evelyn Williams: ing a plus but not necessary for this the female ensemble, including Boylan less; almost as small as Molly. This female, 20-29, all ethnicities, to play role; principal. Sabrina: female, 20-29, Sisters, Servants to Warbucks etc. track may understudy Annie. Must mid 20s; Patrick’s trophy girlfriend; all ethnicities, prostitute/escort; has a Excellent musical theatre performers, have an excellent and accurate singing attractive and sexy; self-obsessed like threesome with Patrick and Christine, various types & age ranges, preferably range, great comedic timing, and be a all the others; never listens to anyone, who in turn performs extremely violent 5’4”+. Singer/Actors who dance or move good mover; seeking immediate especially Patrick; loves the idea of acts on her and eventually kills her; well. May understudy principal roles. replacement. Annie: female, 6-18, marriage; highly materialistic; Ivy sexy; great physique; strong dancer; •• Auditions will be held April 17 at 10 Caucasian, to play 11 years old, 4’8” or League sense of entitlement stemming strong pop/rock voice; principal. a.m. (Star to Be and Mrs. Pugh) at less; spunky, friendly, big voice. Must from a wealthy upbringing; strong Christine: female, 18-24, all ethnicities, Ripley Grier Studios, 520 8th Ave., 16th have an excellent and accurate singing mover; strong pop/rock voice; princi- prostitute; a little trashy; has a three- fl., NYC, 10019. range, great comedic timing, and be a pal. Courtney Lawrence: female, 20-29, some with Patrick and Sabrina, who in •• To sign up for an audition, visit www. good mover; seeking future replace- all ethnicities, to play mid 20s; attrac- turn performs extremely violent acts signupgenius.com/ ment. Molly: female, 60-18, all ethnici- tive and sexy; dating Luis but secretly on her and eventually kills her; sexy; go/20f0b4eaba92ba4fe3-annie1 Note: ties, to play 6, 4’8” or less; he littlest of having an affair with Patrick; loves great physique; strong dancer; strong Females should be 5’4”+. Typing will the orphans.; must have excellent sing- compliments and the expensive things pop/rock voice; principal. Victoria/ occur. Everyone will sign up to be seen ing and dancing skills; seeking future in life; materialistic; Ivy League sense Hardbody Bartender: female, 20-29, all at 10 a.m. Casting will type at the start replacement. Tessie: female, 6-18, all of entitlement stemming from a ethnicities, to play Victoria, Patrick’s of the day. No unofficial list will be ethnicities, to play 10 years old; 4’8” or wealthy upbringing; strong mover; neighbor from his building with an Ivy accepted. There will be a limited num- less; a cry-baby; must have excellent strong pop/rock voice; principal. Jean: League sense of entitlement stemming bers of alternate slots for walk-ins. singing and dancing skills; seeking female, 20-29, all ethnicities, to play from a wealthy upbringing; and •• For “Star to Be,” prepare the cut of NYC future replacement. July: female, 6-18, 20s; Patrick’s secretary; in love with Hardbody Bartender, sexy with a great and the Female Ensemble sides. For all ethnicities, to play 12; 4’8” or less; him; pretty; compared to everyone else, physique; strong dancer; strong pop/ “Pugh/US Hannigan,” prepare 16 bars the quietest of the orphans. Must have she’s the most switched on and normal; rock voice; principal. Patrick’s Mother/ of a traditional musical theatre upt- excellent singing and dancing skills;

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seeking future replacement. Duffy: Miserables” (Alain Boubilil and female, 6-18, all ethnicities, to play Claude-Michel Schonberg, writers. 12; 4’8” or less; the eldest and big- Rehearsals begin May 19; runs May gest of the orphans; must have 28-June 7); “Peter Pan” (Morris excellent singing and dancing Charlap, music; Carolyn Leigh, lyr- skills; seeking future replacement. ics; based on the play by Sir J. M. •• Auditions will be held April 18 at 11 Barrie. Rehearsals begin June 2; a.m. (sign-in, 9-10:30 a.m.) at Pearl runs June 18-July 3); and “Xanadu” Studios, 519 8th Ave., 12th fl., NYC, (Jeff Lynne and John Farrar, music- 10019. lyrics; Douglas Carter Beane, book. •• Be prepared to sing “Tomorrow” Rehearsals begin June 23; runs July AUDITIONS

from the show. You may be called 9-19). MUSICALS back to dance, so be prepared with •• Company: Connecticut Repertory comfortable, casual clothing and Theatre. Staff: McCorkle Casting, NEW YORK sneakers or jazz shoes. If called casting; Vincent J. Cardinal, artistic back, you may be asked to sing dir. “Hard Knock Life” as well. If you do •• Season rehearses and runs in not know these songs, you can find Storrs, CT. the sheet music at http://joydew- •• Seeking—Equity Male Actors: ingcastingsides.tumblr.com/ male, 18+, all ethnicities. tagged/annie%20kids. Bring a cur- •• Equity Principal Auditions will be rent headshot or photo (can be a held April 20 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. school photo if you don’t have a (lunch, 1-2 p.m.) at Pearl Studios professional headshot) and a NYC “500”, 500 Eighth Ave., NYC. resume or list of your performance EPA Rules are in effect. A monitor experience and training. will be provided. •• Callbacks will be held Apr. 19. •• Prepare a brief song and a brief Must be available for the callback monologue not to exceed two min- date. Note: -All children must be 6+ utes; accompanist provided; bring at the time of the first rehearsal (o/a music. Bring pix & resumes, stapled July 13, 2015). Must be 4’8” or together. shorter. The height requirement is •• Pays: $611/wk. Equity URTA strict and we will be measuring Contract. before the audition and those that are too tall will not be allowed to ‘Darling’ audition, so take the time to review •• Casting “Darling,” a musical. heights before coming in. All chil- ••Company: WalkRunFly dren will be considered for all roles. Productions. Staff: Ryan Scott SINGERS WHO DANCE If you have a preference, note it on Oliver, book, music, & lyrics; con- OPEN CALL APRIL 14, Male & Female your audition form. These require- ceived by Brett Ryback; Robert ments are non-negotiable. We will Longbottom, dir.; Greg Graham, 10:00 AM / Sign-in at 9:30 AM be measuring and checking ages choreo.; Rodney Bush, music dir.; and union status prior to the audi- Andy Jones, Baseline Theatrical, Chelsea Studios, 151 W 26th St, New York, tion. Those that are too tall or too gen. gr.; Michael Cassara, casting NY 10001 young will not be allowed to audi- dir. tion. Make sure your child fits the •• Lab runs June 10-July 1 in NYC. Experienced stylistic vocalists with strong performance qualities and requirements above before you ••Seeking—The Girl He Calls Darling: dance background should apply. Audition will begin with dance call make plans to bring them to this female, 18-24, all ethnicities, audition. soprano with mix or belt to F; to and selected candidates will be called back to sing. Females must •• Pays $455/wk. min. plus basic play late teens; a fragile innocent belt to a D or E; Males must belt to Ab and have a strong falsetto. health insurance for child. Per who comes of age before our eyes; Please prepare two selections (16 bars each) of a contemporary pop, diem, housing, and travel provided extremely vocally and dramatically rock, or R&B style. Accompanist provided or you may use your own for one child and one parent/guard- demanding. Peter: male, 18-24, all ian outside of NYC. Rehearsal pays ethnicities, everybody’’s dream; pre-recorded tracks, no a capella. Headshot and resume required. $350/wk.; child and parent/guard- pop-rock tenor to B; to play late ian responsible for all housing and teens; mysterious, provocative, and transportation expenses during enticing to men and women; very New York City rehearsals. Note: All good-looking; dances well. The children must be 6+ at the time of Captain: male, 35-50, all ethnici- DANCERS WHO SING the first rehearsal. Child must ties, Heath Ledger’’s Joker meets travel with a parent/guardian. The Acid Queen in the body of a OPEN CALL APRIL 15, Male & Female Travel is limited to one parent/ man; ideal actor was a rockstar in 10:00 AM / Sign-in at 9:30 AM guardian on company-provided his younger days; totally unhinged transportation. Child must be will- with a voice that doesn’t quit; psy- Chelsea Studios, 151 W 26th St, New York, ing and able to work with and chotic. Lily: female, 20-29, all eth- around professional animals (dogs) nicities, a burlesque owner into NY 10001 hired for the production. It is girls’ and S&M; vicious dominatrix; understood children and animals belts to the rafters; to play 20s; Experienced dancers with strong ability in lyrical, jazz and hip-hop will share backstage common dances well, and takes stage as a that sing should apply. Please prepare 2 songs that best display your areas, stage and occasional trans- “star.”. vocal range and style, accompanist provided or you may use your portation. A certified teacher will •• Equity Principal Auditions will be own pre-recorded tracks, no a capella. Selected candidates will be travel with the tour. Child and par- held April 16 from 9:30 a.m.-5:30 ent/guardian must have valid pass- p.m. (lunch, 1-2 p.m.) at Actors’ invited to the dance call later that day where technical exercises & port and be eligible to travel Equity Association Audition contrasting combinations will be taught. Please dress in close fitting outside of the United States. Center, 165 W. 46th St., 16th Flr., dance attire. Headshot and resume required. NYC, 10036. EPA Rules are in effect. Connecticut Repertory A monitor will be provided. Theatre •• Bring pix & resumes, stapled •• Seeking Equity male actors for together. Prepare one brief song, three available roles in three shows either: authentic, contemporary of Connecticut Repertory Theatre’s pop/rock (not from a musical) or season. 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1940s to 1960s) that demonstrates emo- nicities, manic, officious Enlgish major mix-soprano singing voice with chest ents, but when it comes to matters of tional range/strong musicianship. For domo; someone wound him up way too range as well. Papa Who: male, 29-45, the heart, she can be incredibly stub- the role of the Captain, prepare some- tight and he has never wound down; all ethnicities, father of the family; the born, and incredibly convincing. thing in the rock tenor vein. If unable to slightly snooty Brit, with a heart of calm eye of the family storm; goodness Hodel: female, 18-23, all ethnicities, attend EPA, submit picture/resume to gold; English accent required; vocal and benevolence pour out of him; Tevye’s second eldest daughter; intelli- [email protected] or range: character voice, baritone, not moral example for the rest of Whoville; gent and opinionated; coming to head mail to Michael Cassara Casting, ATTN: much singing. Babette: female, 21-34, should be over 5’10”; needs a strong with a young student, Perchik; almost Darling, 333 W. 39th St. - Suite #800, all ethnicities, beautiful feather duster; high baritone or tenor singing voice. in spite of herself, she falls in love with New York, NY 10018. continually teases Lumiere; must Grandma Who: female, 36-60, all eth- him and eventually leaves Anatevka to •• Pays: $1000/wk. Equity dance; not too bright; voluptuous and nicities, loving, has the ear of the chil- join Perchik in Siberia. Chava: female, Developmental Lab. tall with a show-girl body; French dren and the patience to calm them; 15-20, all ethnicities, Tevye’s middle

MUSICALS accent required; vocal range: Broadway should be taller than 5’6’, but not neces- daughter who loves to read; sweet and ‘Disney’s Beauty & the Beast’ belt with a legit soprano. Wardrobe: sarily; needs a strong character mezzo shy and is the “favorite child” of her Tours female, 40-54, all ethnicities, warm, singing voice. Grandpa Who: male, father Tevye; falls in love and runs off •• Casting replacements for the domestic friendly, comedic, vain old girl; very 35-65, all ethnicities, the eldest of the with Fydeka, a Russian soldier, even and international tour of “Disney’s theatrical; had pretensions to an oper- family, comically hard of hearing; not though she knows that her family will Beauty and the Beast” musical. atic career; should have an ample build, unlike Grandpa Simpson; needs a disown her for marrying a non-Jew. •• Company: NETworks. Staff: Robert but not obese; loud laugh; the life of the strong character baritone singing voice. Shprintze: female, 9-12, all ethnicities, Jess Roth, dir.; Matt West, choreo.; Alan party; vocal range: legit operatic mezzo Ensemble Adults: males & females, Tevye’s fouth eldest daughter who Menken, music; Howard Ashman and to G or B flat. 21-50, all ethnicities, seeking different takes lessons at home from Perchik. Tim Rice, lyrics; Linda Woolverton, •• Auditions will be held April 12 at 10 types and vivid personalities; adults Bielke: female, 6-9, all ethnicities, book; Sam Scalamoni, tour dir.; Connor a.m. (role of Belle) and April 13 at 10 are all excellent singers, but the more Tevye’s youngest daughter; takes les- Gallagher, tour choreo.; Bob Cline and a.m. (roles of Beast & Gaston) and at 2 physically versatile, the better; will sons at home from Perchik. Motel: Tricia Gentry, casting dirs. p.m. (roles of Maurice, Cogsworth, Mrs. understudy all adult principal roles; male, 18-30, all ethnicities, the poor •• Currently touring. Potts, Wardrobe, Lumiere, & Le Fou) at should all be over 5’6” for women and and meek tailor who shares a deep love ••Seeking—Belle: female, 18-25, all eth- Pearl Studios, 500 8th Ave., 12th Flr., 5’10” for men; need strong singing with Tzeitel; sensitive and nervous, nicities, plays 18; classically beautiful NYC. voices of all types. but sincere and friendly. Perchik: male, face; her eyes shine with intelligence; •• Bring pix & resumes. Prepare an upt- •• Auditions will be held April 15 from 10 20-30, all ethnicities, the outspoken seems entirely unaware of her looks; empo or ballad which shows off your a.m.-1 p.m. (female singers) and from student and visitor to Anatevka, who strong-willed, adventurous, and noble, voice and range; standard Broadway 2-6 p.m. (male singers), April 17 from 10 constantly challenges the traditions of a true heroine; sensitive and smart; music is best. If you are a character a.m.-1 p.m. (female singers) and from the town; eventually falls in love with should move very well; vocal range: actor, prepare a song appropriate for 2-6 p.m. (male singers) and April 20 Hodel. Fyedka: male, 18-25, all ethnici- lyrical pop theatre voice to an E with a that character. Bring sheet music. from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. (female singers) and ties, a handsome, strong, young very strong and clear belt. Beast: male, Pianist provided. You are welcome to from 2-6 p.m. (male singers) at Ripley- Russian soldier who sees past his mili- 27-39, all ethnicities, 6’+; this role sing from the show, but have another Grier Studios, 520 8th Ave., 16th Fl., tary obligations and falls in love with requires an exceptional actor (classical appropriate selection with you. Singers NYC, 10036. Chava; challenges Tevye’s imposed training helpful) who is also a major should be prepared in case they are •• If you cannot make these dates, email silence. Lazar Wolf: male, 40-69, all singer; a tortured soul trapped in the asked to stay and dance, and dancers [email protected] and submit ethnicities, the feisty, brawny butcher body of the Beast; angry, volatile, and should be prepared to stay and sing. a video link. Singer call will be com- and the town’s wealthiest citizen who hopeless; when he meets Belle, she Almost all ensemble members must bined with the singer calls for “The wishes to marry Tzeitel. Yente: female, awakens his warm, loving, human side sing well enough to cover a principle Producers,” since we are seeking simi- 30-65, all ethnicities, the meddling and is able to overcome his bestial role. lar types for both shows. Bring head- matchmaker; a widow and village nature to break the spell; should be •• Pay provided. shot and resume. Prepare 16 bars of an busybody who knows all of the town handsome and well-built; vocal range: uptempo song, plus bring book of audi- gossip. Constable: male, 35-60, all eth- baritone to an F. Maurice: male, 46-59, ‘Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole tion songs in case we need to hear any- nicities, Russian military official sta- all ethnicities, Belle’s father; eccentric Christmas!’ thing else. tioned near Anatevka who knows the inventor; comic, warm, sincere, and •• Seeking actors and singers for two •• Pays $500/wk. Per diem provided. villagers well; however, he has superfi- immensely lovable; devoted to his tours of the musical “Dr. Seuss’ How cial relationships with the villagers. daughter; short and stout is good, not the Grinch Stole Christmas!” ‘Fiddler on the Roof,’ B’way Rabbi: male, 40-60, all ethnicities, a obese; vocal range: character voice to a •• Company: Big League Productions, •• Casting “Fiddler on the Roof.” source of wisdom and guidance for the D. Gaston: male, 25-35, all ethnicities, Inc. Staff: Daniel Sher, exec. prod.; Matt ••Company: Jeffrey Richards, Jerry people of Anatevka –spiritually, reli- 6’+; very handsome with a muscular August, dir.; Bob Richard, choreo; Frankel and Steve Traxler. Staff: giously, and also with advice on their build; sexy with a larger-than-life chis- Timothy Mason, general mgr.; Alison Bartlett Sher, dir.; Hofesh Schecter, day-to-day lives. Mendel: male, 20-30, eled face; actor must be a strong come- Franck/Franck Casting, casting dir. choreo.; Jerry Bock, music; Sheldon all ethnicities, the Rabbi’s son who is dic farceur capable of playing a •• Tour one rehearsals begin Oct. 19; runs Harnick, lyrics; Joseph Stein, book; Ted being groomed to one day, hopefully, larger-than-life style; rude, self-cen- Nov. 6-Dec. 27; tour two rehearsals Sperling, music dir.; Richards/Climan, become the Rabbi; one for rules and tered bully, egomaniacal, narcissistic; begin Oct. 20; runs Nov. 20-27 in NYC. Inc., gen. mgr.; Abbie Brady-Dalton, specifics and is a strong adherent of should move very well; vocal range: big •• Seeking—The Grinch: male, 30-54, all Telsey + Company, casting. tradition. Mordcha: male, 30-60, all Broadway baritone with a solid F. Le ethnicities, a beastly, charming cur- •• Rehearsals begin Sept. 28; previews ethnicities, runs the local bar in town Fou: male, 25-35, all ethnicities, no mudgeon, scary but with a heart under- begin Nov. 17, 2015; opens Jan. 10, 2016 and is a friend to Tevye. Avram: male, taller than 5’8”; Gaston’s adoring neath, has the size and presence of a in NYC. 40-60, all ethnicities, runs the local hanger-on buddy; a true fall guy; a buf- Music Hall superstar with deft athleti- •• Seeking—Tevye: male, 35-65, all eth- bookshop in town and keeps the town foon; must be able to handle physical cism & natural comedic timing; should nicities, the likable, hard-working, informed of all the news in the area, comedy and move well; seeking an be over six feet tall; needs a strong, pious dairyman who always tries to see news which is mostly bad. Fiddler: accomplished stage comedian/stage booming baritone singing voice with the positive side of life; a proud patri- male, 18+, all ethnicities, appears, clown; must be able to sing and be able falsetto. Old Max: male, 40-65, all eth- arch and father of five daughters, playing music on the roof, to show how to do a character voice; vocal range: to a nicities, a trustworthy, benevolent nar- closely raised according to the old delicate the balance of life is as the G. Mrs. Potts: female, 42-54, all ethnici- rator who is inspired by nostalgia; with scriptures. Golde: female, 25-65, all Jews of Anatevka are living it; must ties, plump, sweet-faced English tea- his urbane elegance & grace, and gently ethnicities, Tevye’s strong-willed wife play violin. pot; kind-hearted maternal cook; sings sardonic humor, he actually reminds us who wishes for her daughters to have •• Equity Principal Auditions will be held the title song; vocal range: lyrical alto of Dr. Seuss; sings “You’re a Mean One”; good husbands and live easier than she April 14 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (lunch, down to a low F sharp with a convinc- needs a strong bass-baritone singing and Tevye; the real strength of the 1:30-2:30 p.m.) at Pearl Studios NYC ing English accent. Lumiere: male, voice. Young Max: male, 18-26, all eth- household; the practical, no-nonsense “500”, 500 8th Ave., 4th fl., NYC. And 30-44, all ethnicities, a candelabra; nicities, a puppy; very energetic, very partner of her dreamer husband. April 15 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (lunch, very charming, very suave, very athletic, lots of stamina, positive, and Tzeitel: female, 18-25, all ethnicities, 1:30-2:30 p.m.) and April 17 from 10 French, maitre D’ who fancies himself fun; our best friend; should be no taller Tevye’s eldest daughter; devoted and a.m.-6 p.m. (lunch, 1:30-2:30 p.m.) at as a ladies’ man; passionate; prone to than 5’8”; needs a strong, bright tenor dutiful –but wary of having the choice Telsey + Company, 311 W. 43rd St., 10th dramatic displays of emotion; the singing voice. Mama Who: female, of husband taken from her hands; in Flr., NYC. EPA Rules are in effect. A Beast’s coach in the love department; 26-45, all ethnicities, quirky, funny, on love with Motel the tailor, a gentle and monitor will be provided. must have a credible French accent; the brink of saturation but still main- sweet man with no money; a good and •• Bring pix & resumes, stapled together. must move well; vocal range: baritone taining complete control; should be helpful daughter who is devoted to her Prepare a brief traditional musical the- to a G. Cogsworth: male, 34-49, all eth- 5’6” and taller; needs a strong, warm family and generally listens to her par- ater song. Bring sheet music; a piano

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accompanist will be provided. All mail to Laura Stanczyk Casting, 1674 NYMF 2015 pled together. Prepare one brief vocal should bring a photo/resume stapled Broadway, Ste. 703, New York, NY, •• Casting several shows for the 2015 New selection that is appropriate for the together. Make note of the audition 10019. Attn: Girlstar/Self-Submit. Note: York Musical Theatre Festival. role(s) to which you feel you are most location for the day you are attending Seeking submissions from AEA mem- Currently casting: “The Calico Buffalo” suited. An accompanist will be pro- the EPA, as there are two different bers only. The AEA member must sub- (Ed Stapleton, book & lyrics-prod.; vided. Bring sheet music in your key. locations. mit him/herself in order to be Craig George, dir.; Michael Cassara, •• Pays: $1,181 stipend. Equity •• Pays: $1861/wk. min. Equity considered via this posting. casting dir.); “HeadVoice” (Ethan Showcase-NY Code. Production (League) Contract. •• Pays $753. Equity LORT Non-Rep C Andersen, prod.-book, music, & lyrics; Contract. Charlie Johnson, dir.-choreo.); “Manuel ‘The Color Purple,’ B’way ‘Girlstar’ Vs. The Statue of Liberty” (Mannyville •• Casting the upcoming Broadway •• Casting “Girlstar” with book and lyrics ‘I Can Sing an Opera’ LLC & NYMF, prods.; Noemi de la revival of “The Color Purple,” a musical

by Anton Dudley and music by Brian •• Casting “I Can Sing an Opera,” an origi- Puente, book & lyrics; David Davila, lyr- based on Alice Walker’s 1982 novel. A MUSICALS Feinstein. nal children’s musical. ics & music; Howard Post, music; Jose Steven Spielberg movie version was •• Company: Signature Theatre. Staff: •• Company: Travelling Poets Society. Zayas, dir.; Juana Aquerreta, music dir.; released in 1985. Eric Schaeffer, dir.; Gabriel Mangiante, Staff: Reena Heenan, president. Lisa Dozier King, gen. mgr.; Elsie C. •• Company: Scott Sanders, Roy Furman, music dir.; Spencer Liff, choreo.; Laura •• Rehearsals this May; preview May 16 Stark, casting dir.); “Moses Man” Oprah Winfrey, David Babani, Tom Stanczyk Casting, casting. (rain date May 17) in Keyport, NJ. (Michael Bush, dir.; Deborah Haber, Siracusa. Staff: John Doyle, dir.; Marsha •• Rehearsals begin Sept. 14; runs Oct. Company states: “The musical is Off- book & lyrics; Casey Filiaci, music; Lisa Norman, book; Brenda Russell, Allee 13-Nov. 15 in Arlington, VA. Broadway bound.” Dozier, gen. mgr.; Stephanie Klapper Willis, and Stephen Bray, music-lyrics; •• Seeking—Tina: female, 18+, all ethnici- •• Seeking—Sire: male, 18+, all ethnici- Casting); and “Pope! An Epic Musical” Catherine Jayes, music supervisor; ties, to play 18, a young singer-song- ties, young, energetic; tenor, A-A. (Michael Chase Gosselin & Papal Telsey + Company/Justin Huff, casting; writer star in-the-making, with a style Marian: female, 18+, all ethnicities, Productions, LLC, prods.; Justin Moran, Bespoke Theatricals/Amy Jacobs, gen- that’s all her own. A youthful exterior Sire’s mother; range: A-A. Henry: male, book & lyrics; Christopher Pappas, eral mgr. betrays an old soul forged by loss and 40-60, all ethnicities, a simple farmer; music; Adam Podd, music dir.). •• Rehearsals begin Oct. 5; previews struggle. She’’s a dreamer with enor- operatic voice. Cashew: female, 16-17, •• Company: New York Musical Theatre begin Nov. 9; opens Dec. 3 on mous potential and real star quality all ethnicities, Sire’s sister; range A-A. Festival. Staff: Representatives from Broadway. though she cannot see it herself. Torn Chester: male, 18+, all ethnicities, Sire’s each show will be present. •• Seeking—Celie: female, 20-37, African between the need for affection, support father, cynical; baritone, A-A. •• All productions rehearse and perform American, drives the story; vulnerable, and her own better instincts. Must be Ensemble: males & females, 20-40, all in NYC. spirited, introverted, mischievous, appealing, adorable, a great pop/theatre ethnicities, speaking parts. •• Seeking—Actors Who Sing: males & seemingly passive but really not, has a singer in the style of “Wicked” with the •• Auditions will be held April 12 from 1-4 females, 18+, all ethnicities, for various deep, hard soul, believes that she is ability to convince us she is a superstar, p.m. (Must be able to dance and sing) principal roles. ugly, has a sense of humor which is as well a very real girl. Rangy theatre and April 13 from 6-9 p.m. at Calvary •• Equity Principal Auditions will be held sometimes wicked; she is an observer; voice to a G. Ability to play guitar a Methodist Church, 40 Osborn Street, April 16 from 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. her eyes are very telling; eventually plus. Keyport, NJ, 07735. (lunch, 1-2 p.m.) at Actors’ Equity breaks away from a life of mistreatment •• Seeking submissions from NY. •• Prepare 32 bars of up-tempo song and Association Audition Center, 165 W. and finds love and independence; ••NYC auditions to be held in April, by 32 bars of a ballad. Will be asked to fol- 46th St., 16th Flr., NYC, 10036. EPA needs a great belt singing voice with appointment only. low dance routine. Must read from Rules are in effect. A monitor will be lots of soul. Lead. Role cast--actors may •• For consideration, email picture and sides. provided. be considered for possible replacement. resume to [email protected] or •• Pay provided. •• Bring five copies of pix & resumes, sta- Mister: male, 30-49, African American,

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also known as Albert; handsome, mas- •• Rehearses early/mid-August 2015; •• Bring pix & resumes, stapled together. sible future replacements. Singers Who culine, strong presence, dominating, opens late September 2015 in NYC. Prepare a brief pop or rock song from Dance: males & females, 18+, all ethnic- capable of brutal behavior but also a •• Seeking—Angela: female, 35-45, all the 60s (or possibly 70s). Bring sheet ities, excellent singers who dance well victim in his own way; gets his power ethnicities, a glamorous, elegant music in the correct key; an accompa- to comprise the ensemble and also play for free; married to Celie, he abuses her; woman with great warmth and style; nist will be provided. Bring picture & featured roles for possible future he is in love with Shug; he transforms possesses a loving and motherly affec- resume stapled together. Note the audi- replacements. to a kind man by the end of the story; tion over Caroline even though she has tion location for the day you are audi- •• Equity Chorus Calls will be held May 15 needs a great singing voice. Lead. Shug: just met her; her persona changes tioning, as there are different locations at 10 a.m. (Equity female singers) and at female, 30-59, African American, a throughout the course of the show and each day. 2 p.m. (Equity male singers) And May 21 popular singer, we meet her at death’s she is always with Caroline in one form •• Salary pending. at 10 a.m. (Equity female dancers) and door; comfortable in her sexuality, or another; she could be looked at as a at 2 p.m. (Equity male dancers) at Pearl

MUSICALS dynamic, powerful, irresistible, has a spiritual guide or guardian angel; must ‘West Side Story’ Studios NYC “500”, 500 8th Ave., 12th frailty, like a wounded animal; her vul- have star presence and possess a beau- •• Casting “West Side Story.” fl., NYC. Chorus Rules are in effect. A nerability is shocking later on; she is tiful 60’s pop style singing voice rang- ••Company: The Fireside Theatre. Staff: monitor will be provided. loved by both Celie and Mister; needs a ing from Judy Collins to Cher; her songs Julie Nordeen, marketing mgr.; •• Bring pix & resumes, stapled together. knockout, Bessie Smith-style, bluesy include “Moon River,” “Both Sides Leonard Bernstein, music; Stephen Singers: Prepare a traditional musical singing voice. Principal. Role cast--ac- Now,” and “The Way of Love.” Caroline: Sondheim, lyrics; Arthur Laurents, theater song that shows vocal range. An tors may be considered for possible female, 18-27, all ethnicities, begins her book; Ed Flesch, dir.; Mary Ehlinger, accompanist will be provided. Dancers: replacement. Sofia: female, 30-44, journey as a present-day all-American music dir.; Kate Swan, choreo. Males, bring jazz shoes, tap shoes, and African American, powerful warrior girl; a beautiful, wealthy, spoiled, con- •• Rehearsals begin in Aug. 24; runs Sept. knee pads. Females, bring character woman; physically bigger but beautiful; temporary teenager, much like today’’s 10-Oct. 25, 2015 in Fort Atkinson, WI. heels, heeled tap shoes, and flats. You comfortable being large and sexual, teen celebrities; once transported back •• Seeking—Maria: female, 18-29, all eth- may be asked to stay and sing. Prepare knows how to use her sexuality, great in time, she must learn responsibility nicities, lovely young immigrant Puerto a brief traditional musical theater song sense of humor, touching, vulnerable; and the true meaning of love and loss; Rican girl; excited and enthusiastic that shows vocal range. Accompanist married to Harpo, she does not let any- must have a great pop-rock singing about her new life in America; strong provided. Note: This production will one mistreat her; needs comic chops; voice with tremendous versatility, soprano. Tony: male, 18-29, all ethnici- use smoke and haze in accordance with needs a great belt singing voice. ranging from Connie Francis to Grace ties, handsome, older teenager who has guidelines established with Actors’ Principal. Harpo: male, 20-39, African Slick; excellent dancer; her songs outgrown the Jets and is looking for Equity Association. American, Mister’’s vulnerable, con- include “Somebody to Love,” “Where something more; strong tenor. Riff: •• Pays: $1861/wk. min. Equity fused, good-hearted son; represents the Boys Are,” “Downtown,” and “A male, 18-29, all ethnicities, the charis- Production (Disney) Contract. the new generation; he marries the Lover’s Concerto.” Jennifer: female, matic, intelligent, streetwise leader of independent Sofia; he spends much 24-29, African American, rises from the Jets; tenor; must be a strong dancer. ‘Bridges of Madison County,’ time trying to get Sofia to obey him the humble beginnings to become a super- Anita: female, 18-29, all ethnicities, Tour way Celie obeys his father, but he is star a la Diana Ross; smart, determined, worldly, flashy, sharp-tongued, and •• Casting “Bridges of Madison County,” unsuccessful, as Sofia is considerably a natural beauty; must be an excellent with a knowing sexuality; alto/mezzo- a musical based on the bestselling stronger than he is; Harpo eventually pop-rock singer and dance extremely soprano; must be a strong dancer. novel by Robert James Waller. establishes a jukejoint in his first house well; her songs include “These Boots Bernardo: male, 18-29, all ethnicities, •• Company: Jeffrey Richards, Stacey and becomes Squeak’s lover; later, he Are Made for Walking” and “Nowhere the handsome, proud leader of the Mindich. Staff: Bartlett Sher, dir.; and Sofia reconcile; through his love of to Run To.” Crystal: female, 24-29, all Sharks with a sardonic chip on his Danny Mefford, movement; Marsha Sofia, he learns how to love a woman; ethnicities, wild hippie/flower child; shoulder; baritone; must be a strong Norman, book; Jason Robert Brown, needs a great tenor singing voice. highly sensual with a sinuous, snake- dancer. Doc, Officer Krupke, Lt. music & lyrics; Tom Murray, music Principal. Nettie: female, 20-39, African like quality; must be an excellent pop- Shrank, Glad Hand: male, 18+, all eth- supervisor; Cesar A. Rocha, Telsey + American, attractive, adventuresome, rock singer and dance extremely well; nicities, older character men. Company, casting; Gregory Vander feisty, educated; she has a powerful vocal versatility ranging from Leslie •• Auditions will be held May 5 at 10 a.m. Ploeg, Gentry & Associates, Inc., gen. bond with her older sister, Celie; forced Gore to Grace Slick; her songs including at Nola Rehearsal Studios, 250 W. 54th mgr. by Mister to leave Celie, she starts a “White Rabbit” and “You Don’t Own St., NYC. •• Rehearsals begin Oct. 28 in NYC; first new life in Africa; needs a commanding Me.” Adam: male, 18-27, all ethnicities, •• Monitor will begin signing people up preview Nov. 28, 2015 in Des Moines, actress with a great belt singing voice. Ivy League student; political activist; when building opens at 8:30 a.m. Do IA; opens Dec. 1, 2015 in Des Moines, IA. Principal. falls in love with Caroline; teaches her not start an unofficial list; it will not be •• Seeking—Marian/Chiara: female, •• Equity Principal Auditions will be held the meaning of true love and opens her honored. Be signed up by 9:45 a.m. 30-39, all ethnicities, Robert’s former April 16 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (lunch, eyes to the realities of the world around Typing will be done at 10 a.m. Prepare wife; a musician and photographer; 1:30-2:30 p.m.) at Pearl Studios NYC her; politically motivated and killed at 16 bars in the style of the show. You may play other roles; versatile light “500”, 500 8th Ave., 4th fl., NYC. And a student rally; must have an excellent may sing from the show. Seeking actors soprano/belter; Judy Collins, Emmylou April 17 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (lunch, pop-folk voice a la Paul Simon and must in their 20s who are able to play teenag- Harris, Joan Baez; featured ensemble. 1:30-2:30 p.m.) at Ripley-Grier 520, 520 dance very well; his songs include ers. The Sharks are a gang of Puerto Singers: male, 20-65, all ethnicities, 8th Ave., 16th fl., NYC. And April 20 “California Dreamin’” and “Where Rican immigrants and must be able to fantastic singers with a wide vocal from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (lunch 1:30-2:30 Have All the Flowers Gone.” George: play Latinos. range; to play various characters in the p.m.) at Telsey + Company, 311 W. 43rd male, 24-29, all ethnicities, hip, cool, •• Competitive salary, EMC points, hous- ensemble (townsfolk, state fair goers, St., 10th fl., NYC. EPA Rules are in and mod single swinger a la Tom Jones; ing, meals, and travel provided. neighbors); ensemble. effect. A monitor will be provided. a dreamer looking for his one true love; •• Equity Chorus Calls will be held April •• Prepare a brief standard that can be must be an excellent pop crooner; 13 at 11:30 a.m. (Equity male singers) interpreted as soulful, or a brief gospel- should be athletic and dance very well; and at 2 p.m. (Equity female singers) at type song. Show singing range. Bring partnering skills needed; songs include Telsey + Company, 311 W. 43rd St., 10th sheet music. A piano accompanist will “The Girl from Ipanema” and “I Saw CHORUS CALLS Fl., NYC. Chorus Rules are in effect. A be provided. Bring pix & resumes, sta- Her Standing There.” Peter: male, monitor will be provided. pled together. Make sure to note the 24-29, all ethnicities, Crystal’s hippie, ‘Aladdin,’ B’way •• Bring pix & resumes, stapled together. audition location for the day you are free-loving boyfriend; must be an •• Casting the Broadway production of Prepare 16 bars that show good singing auditioning, as there are different loca- excellent pop/rock singer and dance “Aladdin.” (note: not necessarily legit). Do not sing tions each day. very well; principle songs include •• Company: Disney Theatrical Jason Robert Brown, if possible. Bring •• Pays: $1861/wk. min. Equity “In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida,” “Venus,” and Productions. Staff: Alan Menken, sheet music for your song; a piano Production (League) Contract. “What Becomes of the Brokenhearted.” music; Howard Ashman & Tim Rice, accompanist will be provided. •• Equity Principal Auditions will be held lyrics; Alan Menken & Chad Beguelin, •• Pays: $698/wk. min., plus housing and ‘Trip of Love’ April 21 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (lunch, additional lyrics; Chad Beguelin, book; per diem. Equity Short Engagement •• Casting “Trip of Love,” a musical revue 1:30-2:30 p.m.) at NOLA Rehearsal Casey Nicholaw, dir.-choreo.; Michael Touring Agreement 4. of the 1960s that follows its main char- Studios, 250 W. 54th St., 11th fl., NYC, Kosarin, music dir.; Eric Woodall, Tara acter through the decade as she experi- 10019. And April 22 from 9:30 a.m.-5:30 Rubin Casting. Casa Manana 2015-16 Season ences life-changing events. p.m. (lunch, 1-2 p.m.) and April 23 from •• Currently running on Broadway. •• Seeking Equity singers and dancers for •• Company: Makoto Deguchi. Staff: 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. (lunch, 1-2 p.m.) at ••Seeking—Dancers Who Sing: males & the Casa Manana’s 2015-16 season musi- James Walski, dir.-choreo.; Martyn Actors’ Equity Association Audition females, 18+, all ethnicities, excellent cals to include “Fiddler on the Roof” Axe, music dir.; Gindi Theatrical Center, 165 W. 46th St., 16th fl., NYC, male and female dancers with fantastic (Tee Scatuorchio, dir. Rehearsals begin Mgmt., gen. mgr.; Jason Styres, Binder 10036. EPA Rules are in effect. A moni- singing voices to comprise the ensem- Sept. 14; runs Sept. 26-Oct. 4) and Casting. tor will be provided. ble and also play featured roles for pos- “Spamalot” (Rehearsals begin May 23,

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2016; runs June 4-12). shoes & character shoes. Women: Bring ‘Oliver’ •• Equity Chorus Calls will be held May 3 •• Company: Casa Mañana Theatre. Staff: jazz shoes & heels. Carefully read char- •• Casting “Oliver.” at 10 a.m. (Equity male singers), at 12 Wally Jones, exec. prod.; Lindsey acter descriptions and make sure ••Company: Arena Stage. Staff: Amelia p.m. (Equity female singers), at 2:30 Atkinson, assoc. prod.; Noah there’s a potential fit for you in the Powell, casting dir. p.m. (Equity male dancers) and at 3:30 Putterman, casting assoc. ensemble. All male characters are •• Rehearsals begin Sept. 29, 2015; opens p.m. (Equity female dancers) at Pearl •• Season rehearses and performs in Fort teens/20s; all female characters are 20s. Nov. 11; closes Jan. 3, 2016 in Studios NYC “500”, 500 8th Ave., NYC. Worth, TX. If unable to attend ECC, submit picture/ Washington, D.C. Chorus Rules are in effect. A monitor •• Seeking—Ensemble Singers and resume to submissions@michaelcas- •• Seeking—Charlotte: female, 13-21, all will be provided. Dancers: males & females, 18+, all eth- sara.net or mail to Michael Cassara ethnicities, the undertaker’’s daughter; •• Bring pix & resumes, stapled together. nicities, various roles in the musical Casting, ATTN: Darling, 333 W. 39th St. rude and spoiled; also plays ensemble Singers: Prepare 32 bars of a song from productions in the 2015-16 season. - Suite #800, New York, NY 10018. roles. Noah Claypole: male, 16+, all eth- the American musical theater cannon.

•• Equity Chorus Calls will be held April •• Pays: $1000/wk. Equity nicities, to play teen; the undertaker’’s Dancers: Come in movement clothes MUSICALS 22 at 9:30 a.m. (male singers) and at 2 Developmental Lab. pimply apprentice; also plays ensemble and shoes, prepared to learn a short p.m. (female singers) and April 23 at roles. Charley Bates: male, 13-17, all combination in small groups. 9:30 a.m. (male dancers) and at 2 p.m. ‘Darling,’ Singers ethnicities, another boy in Fagin’’s •• Pays: $909/wk. min. Equity LORT Non- (female dancers) at Actors’ Equity •• Casting “Darling,” a musical. establishment; the protege of The Rep Contract. Association Audition Center, 165 West ••Company: WalkRunFly Productions. Artful Dodger, following in his foot- 46th St., 16th fl., NYC, 10036. Chorus Staff: Ryan Scott Oliver, book, music, & steps and learning his every trick. Bet: ‘Saturday Night Fever’ Rules are in effect. A monitor will be lyrics; conceived by Brett Ryback; female, 16+, all ethnicities, to play teen; •• Casting “Saturday Night Fever.” provided. Robert Longbottom, dir.; Greg Graham, a young girl in Fagin’’s establishment ••Company: North Shore Music Theatre. •• Bring headshot and resume stapled choreo.; Rodney Bush, music dir.; Andy who idolizes Nancy. Mr. Brownlow: Staff: Kevin P. Hill, artistic dir.; Richard together. Dancers: Bring flat shoes and Jones, Baseline Theatrical, gen. gr.; male, 55-65, Caucasian, a gentleman of Stafford, dir.; Nick Kenkel, choreo.; character shoes. Dancewear appropri- Michael Cassara, casting dir. wealth and breeding; also plays ensem- Milton Granger, mus. dir.; Bill Hanney, ate. Singers: Prepare a short song in a •• Lab runs June 10-July 1 in NYC. ble roles. Dr. Grimwig: male, 35-55, all prod.; Tom Amos, assoc. prod.; Binder style of the shows from the season. ••Seeking—Sis: males & females, 17-23, all ethnicities, a doctor; also plays other Casting. Bring sheet music; accompanist pro- ethnicities, an androgynous sprite ensemble roles. Workhouse Boys: male, •• Rehearsals begin July 28 in NYC; travel vided. For more info, visit www.casa- (dancer, mute); any gender; to play late 10-16, all ethnicities, orphans in the to Beverly, MA Aug. 3; rehearsals begin manana.org. teens; small and expressive; dances workhouse and members of Fagin’’s Aug. 4 Beverly, MA: runs Aug. 11-23 in •• Pays $651/wk. Equity COST Contract. extremely well. The Lost Boys: male, band of thieves. Long Song Seller: Beverly, MA. 15-22, all ethnicities, all colors, shapes, male, 18+, all ethnicities, also plays •• Seeking—Frank Manero: male, 40-59, ‘Darling,’ Dancers sizes, and sexualities, etc.; early-to-late other ensemble roles. Knife Grinder: all ethnicities, Tony’s father; an out of •• Casting “Darling,” a musical. teenage males; they all dance well; all male, 18+, all ethnicities, also plays work construction worker who feels ••Company: WalkRunFly Productions. vocal ranges welcome; there is some- other ensemble roles. Rose Seller: like the world has turned its back on Staff: Ryan Scott Oliver, book, music, & thing broken about them all; one or more female, 18+, all ethnicities, also plays him; Brooklyn accent. Frank Jr.: male, lyrics; conceived by Brett Ryback; of these boys will cover Peter. Wily: male, other ensemble roles. Milk Maid: 20-29, all ethnicities, Tony’s brother Robert Longbottom, dir.; Greg Graham, 17-22, African American, preferably cast female, 18+, all ethnicities, also plays who has left the priesthood; humble choreo.; Rodney Bush, music dir.; Andy as an African-American male; plays late other ensemble roles. Swings: male, and full of good advice; singer who Jones, Baseline Theatrical, gen. gr.; teenager; a second-in-command to Peter; 18+, all ethnicities, one adult male, one moves; Brooklyn accent. Pauline: Michael Cassara, casting dir. might play piano on stage; charming as adult female, and one boy to cover female, 18-25, all ethnicities, plays 19; •• Lab runs June 10-July 1 in NYC. hell. Fluke: male, 17-22, all ethnicities, a ensemble roles. sweet and optimistic ex-girlfriend of ••Seeking—Sis: males & females, 17-23, twin with Jinx; plays late teenager; all ethnicities, an androgynous sprite smarty pants, educated. Jinx: male, (dancer, mute); any gender; to play late 17-22, all ethnicities, a twin with Fluke; teens; small and expressive; dances plays late teenager; a real showman; — extremely well. The Lost Boys: male, more flamboyant than Fluke. Hoax: 15-22, all ethnicities, all colors, shapes, male, 13-20, all ethnicities, plays young sizes, and sexualities, etc.; early-to-late teenager; very flamboyant, belts to B. teenage males; they all dance well; all Curtains: male, 13-20, all ethnicities, vocal ranges welcome; there is some- plays young to mid-teenager; scrappy as thing broken about them all; one or hell. Waterloo: male, 13-20, all ethnici- more of these boys will cover Peter. ties, plays young-to-mid-teenager; dorky. Wily: male, 17-22, African American, Crick: male, 13-18, all ethnicities, to play preferably cast as an African-American young teenager; adorable. Lily’s male; plays late teenager; a second-in- Burlesque Girls: female, 20-29, all eth- command to Peter; might play piano on nicities, to play 20s; dance and belt very stage; charming as hell. Fluke: male, well; comfortable in skimpy clothing; 17-22, all ethnicities, a twin with Jinx; these girls will also u/s Darling and Lily. plays late teenager; smarty pants, edu- •• Equity Chorus Calls will be held April cated. Jinx: male, 17-22, all ethnicities, 17 at 10 a.m. (Equity female singers) and a twin with Fluke; plays late teenager; a at 1 p.m. (Equity male singers) at Pearl real showman; — more flamboyant than Studios NYC “500”, 500 8th Ave., 12th Fluke. Hoax: male, 13-20, all ethnicities, fl., NYC. Chorus Rules are in effect. A plays young teenager; very flamboyant, monitor will be provided. belts to B. Curtains: male, 13-20, all eth- •• Bring pix & resumes, stapled together. nicities, plays young to mid-teenager; Prepare one brief selection (about 30-45 scrappy as hell. Waterloo: male, 13-20, seconds) of one piece: either authentic, all ethnicities, plays young-to-mid- contemporary pop/rock (not from a teenager; dorky. Crick: male, 13-18, all musical) or traditional musical theater ethnicities, to play young teenager; (circa 1940s-1960s)--something that Master Class with adorable. Lily’s Burlesque Girls: shows us your strengths. If unable to female, 20-29, all ethnicities, to play attend ECC, submit picture/resume to Alison Solomon 20s; dance and belt very well; comfort- [email protected] or Adv THEATER REP - Gigi able in skimpy clothing; these girls will mail to Michael Cassara Casting, ATTN: Thu, 4-6 pm • Apr 16 also u/s Darling and Lily. Darling, 333 W. 39th St. - Suite #800, Fri, 4:30-6:30 pm • Apr 17 •• Equity Chorus Calls will be held April New York, NY 10018. 15 at 10 a.m. (Equity male dancers) and •• Pays: $1000/wk. Equity Students will learn original choreography from at 1 p.m. (Equity female dancers) at Developmental Lab. the current Broadway revival of Gigi, taught by Chelsea Studios, 151 W. 26th St., 6th fl., Associate Choreographer, Alison Solomon. NYC. Chorus Rules are in effect. 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Bobby; hurt by Bobby’s behavior, but auditions. Female Swings: female, a party scene; all should be over 5’8” there’s a larger issue that’s concerning 20-29, all ethnicities, attractive, sexy; and have brown or black hair. CABARET & VARIETY her; strong singer; Brooklyn accent; must be an excellent pop/rock singer •• Seeking submissions from NJ and NY. range: G3-E5. Penny: female, 18+, all and dance extremely well; athletic, ••Send submissions to fred.urena@mos- Duplex Cabaret Theater ethnicities, resident singer of 2001; sexy, and versatile in multiple styles of succo-films.com. •• Seeking talent to perform at The sexy and confident; beloved by every- dance (including partnering); covers for •• Pays: $50/day. Duplex, a 70-seat West Village cabaret body; strong singer; range: C4-G5. the principals will come from the theater. Linda Manero: female, 8-18, all ethnici- ensemble and swings; note: possibility •• Company: Duplex Cabaret Theater. ties, child or pre-teen; Tony’’s kid sis- of brief or partial nudity; no nudity at Staff: Tony DeCicco, contact. ter; sunny and spunky; Brooklyn auditions. Male Swings: male, 20-29, all •• Performances are ongoing in NYC. accent. Flo Manero: female, 40-59, all ethnicities, attractive, sexy; must be an SHORT FILMS ••Seeking—Singers: males & females,

MUSICALS ethnicities, Tony’s mother; a devout excellent pop/rock singer and dance 21-64, all ethnicities. Comedians: Catholic; cares deeply for her family, extremely well; athletic, sexy, and ver- ‘Death by the Lake’ males & females, 21-64, all ethnicities. and especially idolizes her son, Frank satile in multiple styles of dance •• Casting “Death by the Lake,” a 10-min- Performance Artists: males & females, Jr.; Brooklyn accent. Grandmother (including partnering); covers for the ute darkly satiric short film about a 21-64, all ethnicities. Composers: males Manero: female, 60+, all ethnicities, principals will come from the ensemble man trying to dissuade Death from tak- & females, 21-64, all ethnicities. Tony’s grandmother; an old world and swings; note: possibility of brief or ing him. Writers: males & females, 21-64, all Italian woman who doesn’t speak much partial nudity; no nudity at auditions. •• Company: Walsh/Valdes Productions. ethnicities. Acoustic Musical Acts: English. •• Equity Chorus Calls will be held April Staff: Leslie Valdes, casting dir. males & females, 21-64, all ethnicities. •• Equity Chorus Calls will be held April 20 at 10 a.m. (Equity female dancers) •• Rehearses and shoots mid-May 2015 in •• Seeking submissions from NY. 13 at 9:30 a.m. (Equity male dancers and at 2 p.m. (Equity male dancers) at NY. ••Email show information, running FILM who sing well), at 11:30 a.m. (Equity Chelsea Studios, 151 W. 26th St., 6th •• Seeking—Death: male, 25+, all ethnici- time, and brief marketing plan to female dancers who sing well), at 11:30 Flr., NYC. Chorus Rules are in effect. A ties, decrepit, gaunt, and rail thin; Thomas Honeck, booking mgr., at a.m. (Equity male singers who dance monitor will be provided. looks like he’s clinging to existence by [email protected] or call (212) well) and at 4 p.m. (Equity female sing- •• Bring pix & resumes, stapled together. a very thin thread; severe, stern visage; 989-3015. ers who dance well) at Actors’ Equity Come warmed up and prepared to languid and liquid in movement, but •• Note: All performers must be 21+. Association Audition Center, 165 W. dance. Wear clothes that show off your inherently powerful. Juan: male, 50+, Seeking self-contained acts only. Space, 46th St., 16th fl., NYC, 10036. Chorus figure/lines. No baggy clothes. Also Hispanic, tough, scrappy, wily blue- reservations line, full light and sound Rules are in effect. A monitor will be prepare a brief pop or rock song from collar type; worked hard, lived hard; package, and house technician provided. the 60s (or possibly 70s). Bring sheet street savvy but lacking in self-knowl- provided. •• Bring pix & resumes, stapled together. music in the correct key; accompanist edge and wisdom; agnostic, supersti- •• Pay is 100% of the cover charge set by Singers: Prepare a song in the style of provided. tious. Daughter: female, 25-45, all the producer, minus a sliding scale the show. Bring sheet music; accompa- •• Salary pending. ethnicities, statuesque, powerful, room fee based on attendance. nist provided. Dancers: Bring appropri- uncompromising, driven, ate dance clothes/shoes (men-dance Americanized alpha female, an shoes; ladies-heels and flats). Also pre- Amazon warrior energy and physique; pare a song in the style of the show in estranged from old-school father. Wife: case asked to sing. FEATURE FILMS female, 50-75, all ethnicities, uncanny DANCERS & •• Pays: $714/wk. min. Equity COST resemblance to daughter; hardened by Contract. ‘Life’s A Drag’ life and resolute by nature; bitter; her CHOREOGRAPHERS •• Casting “Life’s A Drag,” a promo video love long-ago curdled into a judgmen- ‘Trip of Love’ Dancers for a feature film. Synopsis: The film is tal disposition. ‘A Wonderful Life’ •• Casting “Trip of Love,” a musical revue a gay comedy about three Spanish drag •• Seeking submissions from NY. •• Casting “A Wonderful Life,” featuring

MODELING of the 1960s that follows its main char- queens. ••Apply on Backstage.com. music by Joe Raposo and book and lyr- acter through the decade as she experi- •• Company: Michael Martinez. Staff: ••In cover letter, note availability. We ics by Sheldon Harnick. The Fireside ences life-changing events. The Michael Martinez, coord. will be shooting for two days, most Theatre production is directed by Ed audience will experience many aspects •• Shoot dates TBD (tentatively July or likely in the Catskills. Accommodations Flesch, with musical direction by Mary of the era through this song-and-dance Aug.) in NYC. will be provided. Ehlinger and choreography by Kate story. •• Seeking—Ramon: male, 30-35, •• Pays $100/day. Travel and meals pro- Swan. •• Company: Makoto Deguchi. Staff: Hispanic. Alejandro: male, 30, vided. No participation frees required. •• Company: The Fireside Theatre. Staff: James Walski, dir.-choreo.; Martyn Hispanic. David: male, 25, Hispanic, a The producers plan to apply for a SAG- Julie Nordeen, marketing mgr. Axe, music dir.; Gindi Theatrical singing role. AFTRA short film agreement. •• Rehearsals begin Oct. 12; runs Oct. VARIETY Mgmt., gen. mgr.; Jason Styres, Binder •• Seeking submissions from NY. 29-Dec. 27, 2015, in Fort Atkinson, WI. Casting. ••Send submissions to mikeology@twc. •• Seeking—Ensemble Dancers: males & •• Rehearses early/mid-August 2015; com. females, 18+, all ethnicities, seeking opens late September 2015 in NYC. •• Filmmaker’s last short film can be strong dancers who sing and act well; •• Seeking—Female Ensemble: female, seen at https://vimeo.com/109879695. PRINT MODELING all physical types and ethnicities wel- 20-29, all ethnicities, roles require •• Pays: $150/day. Producer plans to come; some ensemble members will heavy dancing as well as singing; all apply for a SAG-AFTRA agreement. Portraits by Gianna Leo Falcon cover principal roles. ensemble actors must be excellent, •• Fine art photographer Gianna Leo •• Auditions will be held May 8 at 10 a.m. attractive, sexy dancers, capable of ‘Mischief Night’ Falcon is booking clients for upcom- (male dancers) and at 1:30 p.m. (female contemporary as well as period 60s •• Casting “Mischief Night,” a low-bud- ing shoots. Available for stylized pho- dancers) at Nola Rehearsal Studios, 250 dance, with strong technical training, get, independent, 1980s-style slasher tos, family photos, and kid photos. W. 54th St., NYC. versatile in multiple styles of dance film about a single mother with a nine- Note: This is for actors, models, and •• Be warmed up and ready to go at the (including partnering); must be an year-old boy; the two of them have individuals who would like to pay for call time. Bring character shoes and excellent pop/rock singer; covers for nothing but bad luck. When the movie professional quality photography. sneakers. Prepare 16 bars of music to the principals will come from the starts, they are currently moving into a This is not a photographer seeking sing if asked. You may sing from the ensemble and swings; Note: possibility new town to start over. The movie subjects. show. of brief or partial nudity; no nudity at starts on Oct. 30, a.k.a. Mischief Night. •• Staff: Gianna Leo Falcon, photog. •• Competitive salary, EMC points, auditions. Male Ensemble: male, 20-29, This will be a slasher movie with an ••Shoots various locations in NYC. meals, housing, and travel provided. Caucasian, ensemble roles require anti-bully message. Casting director ••Seeking—Actors/Models/Families in heavy dancing as well as singing; all states: “We plan on taking this film to Need of Headshots: males & females, ‘West Side Story’ ensemble actors must be excellent, Black Maria and other film festivals.” 0+, all ethnicities. •• Casting “West Side Story.” attractive, sexy dancers, capable of •• Company: Mossucco Films. Staff: •• Seeking submissions from NY. ••Company: The Fireside Theatre. Staff: contemporary as well as period 60s Amira Stevenson, casting dir. ••For more info, visit www.giannaleofal- Julie Nordeen, marketing mgr.; dance, with strong technical training, •• Shoots Apr. 11 in Essex and Morris con.com/. Leonard Bernstein, music; Stephen versatile in multiple styles of dance Counties, NJ. •• Rates are negotiable. Sondheim, lyrics; Arthur Laurents, (including partnering); must be an •• Seeking—Male Bullies: male, 21-31, book; Ed Flesch, dir.; Mary Ehlinger, excellent pop/rock singer; covers for Caucasian, the three male bullies; all VISIT BACKSTAGE.COM/CASTING music dir.; Kate Swan, choreo. the principals will come from the should be over 5’8” and have brown or for full character breakdowns, script •• Rehearsals begin in Aug. 24; runs Sept. ensemble and swings; Note: possibility black hair. Male Extras: male, 21-31, sides and more casting notices 10-Oct. 25, 2015 in Fort Atkinson, WI. of brief or partial nudity; no nudity at Caucasian, seeking two male extras for •• Seeking—Ensemble Dancers: males &

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females, 18+, all ethnicities, strong Lincoln Center in NYC. demic enrichment for four or six weeks Kingsborough Community College, ensemble dancers who sing and act •• Seeking—Performance Manager: males in Manhattan Beach, Brooklyn, NY. 2001 Oriental Blvd., Building: T7, 2nd well; all physical types and ethnicities & females, 18+, all ethnicities, must be Coordinator states: “The first summer fl., Rm. 7211, Brooklyn, NY 11235. welcome; some ensemble members will flexible with work schedule; will coor- intensive in Brooklyn to combine pre- Phone: (718) 769-9161, or visit www. cover principal roles. dinate with Production Manager(s) to professional ballet and academics, this SummerIntensiveRussianBallet.com. •• Auditions will be held May 8 at 10 a.m. ensure that houses open and programs exciting new program for high school •• A $15 audition fee (cash only) is (male dancers) and at 1:30 p.m. (female start on time, late seating is on sched- and college-aged students provides required for all audition participants, Dancers) at Nola Rehearsal Studios, 250 ule and intermissions stay within allot- dancers with a certificate from though waived for current students of W. 54th St., NYC. ted time frames, regularly attend Kingsborough Community College BBT. $30 application fee required for •• Bring pix & resumes, stapled together. meetings/walk-throughs with potential upon completion. This highly-competi- those accepted to the program. Tuition Be warmed up and ready to go at the rental clients gathering and dispensing tive, one-of-a-kind program is open to required for the program. call time. Bring character shoes and all pertinent info for events, act as dancers ages 14-26 and features top sneakers. Prepare 16 bars of music to ambassador to FOH for all internal and Russian instructors, a wide variety of Broadway Artists Alliance, sing if asked. You may sing from the external clients while maintaining cli- elective classes, including ESL, a full- Dance Scholarships show. ent satisfaction, hire, schedule, train length performance for six-week stu- •• Seeking advanced dancers (ages 8-21) •• Competitive salary, EMC points, hous- and manage an ushering staff of 80+ dents, and certificates of completion for BAA’s upcoming intensives, master ing, meals, and travel provided. including Ushers, Ticket Takers, for all.” classes, industry showcases, and per- Matrons, Porters, and Artist Assistants, •• Company: Brighton Ballet Theater Co., formance and scholarship opportuni- complete weekly payroll and monthly Inc. Staff: Vladimir Lepisko, coord. ties in NYC. attendance records for usher staff, •• Four-week program runs July 6-31, •• BAA states: “Work one-on-one with maintain databases with ushering staff 2015; six-week program runs July the stars and casting directors of your SINGERS contact info, leave and vacation forms, 6-Aug. 14, 2015 and includes a final per- favorite Broadway shows. Participants and other general contact sheets, main- formance (each day runs 9 a.m.-3 p.m.) study theater dance, voice, and acting Shana Farr Cabaret tain training in Guest Services, in Brooklyn, NY. with Tony Award-winning guests, Competition & Elaine Malbin Accessibility procedures, emergency •• Seeking—Dancers: males & females, Broadway performers, choreographers, and Mario Lanza Competition evacuation, medical and life safety 14-26, all ethnicities, the Junior casting directors, and agents! “ •• Seeking singers for Mort and Ray issues as they relate to patrons for all Division is for ages 14-17; the Senior •• Company: Broadway Artists Alliance Productions’ Annual Shana Farr special events and performances, work Division is for ages 18-26. (BAA). Staff: Recent and upcoming Cabaret Competition and the Elaine closely with Production, Programming, •• Auditions will be held April 19 from 4-5 guests include Sutton Foster, Bebe Malbin and Mario Lanza Competition. Sales and Catering depts. to advance p.m. (for ages 14–17) and from 5:30-6:30 Neuwirth, Megan Hilty, Laura Osnes, •• Company: Mort and Ray Productions. Lincoln Center produced concerts and p.m. (for ages 18–26) at Brighton Ballet Jeremy Jordan, Jason Robert Brown, Staff: Mort Berkowitz, prod. Outside Licensee events from prepara- Theater, Kingsborough Community Christian Borle, Norbert Leo Butz, Billy •• Shana Farr Cabaret Competition held tion to execution, field and resolve College, 2001 Oriental Blvd., Build. T7,, Porter, Jonathan Groff, and more. May 3; Elaine Malbin and Mario Lanza patron and client complaints, work 2nd fl., Rm. 7211, Brooklyn, NY, 11235. •• Classes are held at Ripley Grier Studios Competition held May 24 on outdoor closely with box office personnel to •• Send submissions to brightonballet@ in NYC. stages on the Upper West Side, NYC. troubleshoot ticket issues and patron gmail.com. •• Seeking—Advanced Dancers: males & •• Seeking—Competition Singers: males complaints while maintaining cus- •• For all auditions, bring dance photo, females, 8-21, all ethnicities. & females, 18-40, all ethnicities. tomer satisfaction and comfort, verify CV, and $15 audition fee. For more •• Auditions will be held by appt. April 12 •• Seeking submissions from NY. nightly ticket stub count and communi- information, program costs, and audi- (dance major and scholarship audi- ••There is no rehearsal or live audition. cate numbers to appropriate depts., tion appointment, contact program: c/o tions) in NYC. Applicants must submit pre-screening direct and monitor lobby traffic to recording to be considered for the live ensure maximum ease and comfort in competition. Applications and submis- entering/exiting facilities, maintaining sion materials can be found at http:// all public assembly rules & venue mortandray.com/. Email all materials capacities, assist in all accessibility ser- (headshot, resume, completed applica- vices and monitor patron ease & com- with tion, and pre-screening recording) to fort, work with Security Department to the [email protected]. ensure patron safety in a high-profile Dance pros Include repertoire list of five pieces in facility, schedule house doctors as  Daily Professional & order of performance preference, to be needed, communicate daily house aDult Classes used if selected for the competition. For repairs, safety concerns, heating & Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Modern, Hip-hop, Cabaret Competition, selections should cooling issues to technical and facility Theater Dance and more be in the style of the Great American staff, prepare nightly performance Songbook. For Elaine Malbin/Mario reports of event specifics; maintain fire  ultiMate intro aDult Lanza Competition, selections should log and incident reports for insurance DanCe WorKsHoPs be operatic repertoire. Deadline for purposes, handle other administrative Ballet, Hip-Hop, Tap, Theater Dance Cabaret Competition applications is duties. For adults with little or no dance experience Apr. 10 (open to all voice types). •• Seeking submissions from NY. sundays/april 12-May 17 Deadline for Elaine Malbin/Mario ••Email cover letter (with salary require- Enroll now online or at Steps Lanza Competition applications is May ments) and resume to humanre- (open to sopranos and tenors). [email protected], with  uPCoMinG Guest & •• Producer states: “Two winners will be “Performance Manager” in subject line. Master teaCHers selected for each competition, each Resumes without cover letters will not Ryan Kasprzak, Josh Prince, receiving $250 prize money.” be considered. Internal candidates Mimi Quillin, Bob Richard, should contact a member of the Human Andrew Robinson, Randy Skinner, Resources Department directly. Gustavo Zajac •• Lincoln Center is an equal opportunity ® employer. TEPS presents GIGS SBeyond stePs rePertory FOUNDATION enseMble Performance Manager april 30-May 2 @ 7:30pm •• Seeking a performance manager for AILEY CITIGROUP THEATER the Front of House (FOH) management WORKSHOPS 405 West 55th St. of events in Avery Fisher Hall and Alice Tickets: BrownPaperTickets.com Tully Halls at Lincoln Center. Brighton Ballet at •• Company: Lincoln Center for the Kingsborough Summer For details visit stepsnyC.com Performing Arts. Certificate Program •• Position start date is TBD; long hours •• Seeking serious dancers in New York, ® vary (mostly evenings & weekends) as NJ, and CT for Brighton Ballet Theater weekly schedule is dependent upon and Kingsborough Community concert & event schedule at Avery College’s summer intensive that com- TEPSon Broadway Fisher Hall and Alice Tully Halls, bines pre-professional dance with aca- SDance ~ all Styles, all Levels, all Ages

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•• Admission is by audition only. At the and Nick Creative Lab. The Creative Lab Henderson Casting; Jay Binder and ‘Frolic!’ dance major and dance scholarship is a series of shorts to develop new tal- Justin Huff of Telsey + Co; and casting •• Casting The Actor’s Project NYC’s 33rd auditions, students will learn two ent for a major children’s network. directors Adrienne Stern and Michael season of full-length theatrical show- advanced combinations and be evalu- Some of the shorts will be made into Cassara. cases of music, scenes, monologues, ated on technique, style, and presenta- pilots and series. Ty also worked in •• Company: Actors Pro Expo & Surviving and sketch comedy, all original works tion. Four full scholarships for the BAA casting at the FOX Network and cast Actors. Staff: Felicity Jackson, by company writers. Currently casting 2015 Summer Intensives will be such shows as “90210,” “Melrose founder-director. “Frolic!” Producer states: “TAPNYC is a awarded at this audition to candidates Place,” “Ally McBeal,” and “The X •• The event takes place April 18 in NYC. company that assists its members in who qualify. Files.” Ty has also been a casting exec- ••Seeking—Actors: males & females, 18+, landing agents and getting work •• For more info, call 212-561-9429 or utive at Universal Television and TNT. all ethnicities. through industry showcases and plays. visit www.broadwayartistsalliance.org. As an independent casting director, Ty •• Seeking submissions from NY. All shows are attended by agents, man- •• Tuition ranges: $695-$1,395. has worked on the “American Pie” ••Register for the event at www.actor- agers, and casting directors. Past pro- Scholarships are also available. movie franchise, HBO’s ‘Generation sproexpo.com/tickets. ductions have been attended by Kill’ and the television series •• Registering for the event is free, but producers (Broadway, Off-Broadway & JMP Voice and Musical Theater “Warehouse 13,” “Alphas,” “Shake It some of the optional workshops and off-off-Broadway, film, and TV), agents Coachings Up,” “Malibu Country,” “The Game,” seminars at the event require a fee (commercial and legit), managers, and •• Seeking professional, college-bound, and “Girlfriends.”” Participants will be (tickets cost $30/class). NY/L.A. casting directors.” and college graduate actors, singers, provided sides from Disney TV shows •• Company: The Actor’s Project NYC. and dancers for coaching from JMP prior to the class and Ty will offer Staff: Bobby Holder, Ann Bonner, Coachings. Founder states: “JMP direction and coaching to each partici- Michelle Samarel, co-dirs.; Sam Carner Coachings will help you to improve and pant. In addition, each participant will & Derek Gregor, musical dirs. maintain a healthy vocal technique go home with a feedback form. Class GROUPS & •• Rehearses and performs summer-fall while integrating the art of acting includes performing sides, receiving 2015 in NYC. through song. Being a singer is compa- coaching and feedback, and mock audi- MEMBERSHIP •• Seeking—Actors & Singers Seeking rable to being an athlete, but when you tioning for Ty Harman. There will also Representation Through Showcases & combine singing with the art of acting be a Question and Answer Session that COMPANIES Plays: males & females, 18-64, all and storytelling, it’s like being a is open to parents and participants ethnicities. Olympian. That being said, one of my toward the end of class. ‘Bigger Than Life!’ •• Auditions will be held by appt. April 15 main foci is to help actors and singers •• Company: A Class Act NY. Staff: Jessica •• Casting The Actor’s Project NYC’s 32nd from 3:30-4:30 p.m. (group audition), develop and maintain a healthy tech- Rofe, artistic dir.; Ty Harman, season of full-length theatrical show- April 21 from 3:30-4:30 p.m. (group nique in an effort to unite the two instructor. cases of music, scenes, monologues, audition) and April 27 from 3:30-4:30 crafts effortlessly. When pursuing this •• Workshops will be held July 10, 4:30-8 and sketch comedy, all original works p.m. (group audition) at TAPNYC @ career and lifestyle, it’s a constant chal- p.m. (ages 7-17, scenes split up accord- by company writers. Currently casting Studios 150, 150 W. 46th St., Studio 5, lenge to make sure you’re 100% on your ing to age); July 11, 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. “Bigger Than Life!” Producer states: NYC, 10019. game on audition days. So along with (ages 7-18), 2-5:30 p.m. (ages 7 - 11), and “TAPNYC is a company that assists its •• Send submissions to audition@theac- coaching songs, you’ll receive a physi- 6:15-9:45 p.m. (ages 12 - 18); and July 12, members in landing agents and getting torsprojectnyc.com. cal and vocal warm up tailored to your 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. (ages 7-11) and 2-5:30 work through industry showcases and •• Prepare a one-minute contemporary needs to get you ready before all audi- p.m. (ages 12-17) in NY. plays. All shows are attended by agents, comedic monologue. Auditions will be tions, industry classes, or whenever •• Seeking—Young Actors: males & managers, and casting directors. Past done in groups. Producer states: “We necessary. Let me help you to solidify females, 7-18, all ethnicities. productions have been attended by pro- suggest (though do not require) mono- and strengthen both your voice and •• Seeking submissions from NY, NJ and ducers (Broadway, Off-Broadway & off- logues from Bobby Holder’s book ‘Out acting into a healthy, organic, truthful, CT. off-Broadway, film, and TV), agents of the Blue’ (available on cohesive and effortless performance.” •• Send submissions to info@aclass- (commercial and legit), managers, and TheActorsProjectNYC.com, •• Company: JMP Coachings. Staff: Jenna actny.com. NY/L.A. casting directors.” BobbyHolder.com, Amazon, iBooks, Paulus, founder and coach. •• To register, visit AClassActNY. •• Company: The Actor’s Project NYC. etc.) or TAPNYC-approved monologues •• Workshops are at at Ripley-Grier Eventbrite.com. Staff: Bobby Holder, Ann Bonner, on the MonologuesToGo.com website.” Studios in NYC. Sessions are also avail- •• No pay. $195 workshop fee is required. Michelle Samarel, co-dirs.; Sam Carner •• Membership dues are $395/season and able via FaceTime or Skype online. & Derek Gregor, musical dirs. include agent/manager coaching, •• Seeking—Singers/Actors/Dancers: •• Rehearses and performs winter-spring resume workshops, branding-yourself males & females, 10+, all ethnicities, 2015 in NYC. workshops, and entry into The Acting- seeking private voice and musical the- •• Seeking—Actors & Singers Seeking Career Seminar, where company mem- ater acting coaching. FESTIVALS & EVENTS Representation Through Showcases & bers meet with a commercial agent, a •• Seeking submissions from NY. Plays: males & females, 18-64, all legit agent, and a talent manager. ••To schedule introductory coaching, Actors Pro Expo NY 2015 ethnicities. Possible pay provided; actors cast in email [email protected] or •• Seeking participants for the Actors Pro •• Auditions will be held by appt. April 15 company plays share a percent of the apply online via Backstage. Expo New York 2015 event, a conven- from 3:30-4:30 p.m. (group audition) profits (you must be an accepted mem- •• No pay. Fee for coaching is $70/hr., tion created for actors by actors to help and April 21 from 3:30-4:30 p.m. (group ber to participate). which includes studio time. and encourage actors in all areas of life audition) at TAPNYC @ Studios 150, 150 Introductory first coaching for $50/hr. as a professional. The convention falls W. 46th St., Studio 5, NYC, 10019. The Actor’s Project NYC, Packages also offered. into three sections: develop, sustain, •• Send submissions to audition@theac- Season 32 and create. Actors Pro Expo events run torsprojectnyc.com. •• Casting The Actor’s Project NYC’s Kids & Teens TV Workshops annually and introduce actors to the •• Prepare a one-minute contemporary Season 32 of full-length theatrical with LA-Based Disney Casting various ways of making money outside comedic monologue. Auditions will be showcases of music, scenes, mono- Director Ty Harman the profession, how to hone their skills, done in groups. Producer states: “We logues, and sketch comedy, all original •• Seeking participants for a TV work- and how to better their craft and create suggest (though do not require) mono- works by company writers. Currently shop for kids and teens with Ty new opportunities for work. logues from Bobby Holder’s book ‘Out casting Season 32 productions, includ- Harman of Guthrie/Goddard Smythe •• There will be a range of industry of the Blue’ (available on ing: “What It Takes!,” “For the Love of Casting. Coordinator states: “Work with related service providers there to talk TheActorsProjectNYC.com, It!,” “Breaking Rules!,” “Bigger Than Los Angeles based Disney Casting to actors in person, covering headshots, BobbyHolder.com, Amazon, iBooks, Life!,” and “Shut Up and Act!” Producer Director and former Talent Agent at demo reels, website design, taxes, etc.) or TAPNYC-approved monologues states: “TAPNYC is a company that ICM, Ty Harman. Aside from working at online casting, publishers, acting stu- on the MonologuesToGo.com website.” assists its members in landing agents Guthrie/Goddard Smythe Casting, Ty dios/conservatories, independent act- •• Membership dues are $395/season and and getting work through industry also works at other L.A. based casting ing, singing, voice coaches, and more. include agent/manager coaching, showcases and plays. All shows are offices. Ty is currently casting the new There will also be an open casting call resume workshops, branding yourself attended by agents, managers, and television series, “School of Rock,” for a SAG-AFTRA New Media workshops, and entry into The Acting- casting directors. Past productions which is set to premiere this spring. Agreement web series with Different Career Seminar, where company mem- have been attended by producers EVENTS Currently, he casts Disney’s hit shows, Duck Films, directed by Rob Margolies. bers meet with a commercial agent, a (Broadway, Off-Broadway & off-off- “Liv + Maddie” and “Crash + This web series will be casting for a legit agent, and a talent manager. Broadway, film, and TV), agents (com- Bernstein,” “Super Awesome Katie,” a range of roles. The director recently had Possible pay provided; actors cast in mercial and legit), managers, and half hour Disney Channel pilot, “The a feature film released by Lionsgate. company plays share a percent of the NY/L.A. casting directors.” Game” for BET, a half hour pilot called •• Industry guests attending the event profits (you must be an accepted mem- •• Company: The Actor’s Project NYC. “Smart Alec” for another kid’s network include: Kim Graham of Judy ber to participate). Staff: Bobby Holder, Ann Bonner, &

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Michelle Samarel, co-dirs.; Sam Carner North Coast Repertory Theatre 18+, all ethnicities. Ambiguous / Mixed Race, Tracy’s big & Derek Gregor, musical dirs. Season •• Auditions will be held by appt. April 17 and blonde mother, she’s a working •• Rehearses and performs spring-sum- •• Casting the North Coast Repertory from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Paseo del Rey housewife who has lost her confidence mer 2015 in NYC. Theatre’s 2015-2016 season. Season Church, 900 Paseo del Rey, Chula Vista, and dream to be a plus-size clothing

•• Seeking—Actors & Singers Seeking includes “The Fox on the Fairway” (Ken CA, 91910. designer, boisterous and commanding; PLAYS Representation Through Showcases & Ludwig, writer; Matthew Wiener, dir. •• Send submissions to racastingdirec- range is F3–G5. Wilbur Turnblad: male, Plays: males & females, 18-64, all Rehearsals begin Aug. 11; runs Sept. [email protected]. 55-65, Caucasian, Ethnically ethnicities. 9-Oct. 4 with a possible extension •• The Murder Mystery Company pays a Ambiguous / Mixed Race, Tracy’s sim- •• Auditions will be held by appt. April 15 through Oct. 11); “Chapatti” (Christian base $75/performance and pays via pleminded and kind father, he owns a from 3:30-4:30 p.m. (group audition) O’Reilly, writer; Judith Ivey, dir. direct deposit. Company will also reim- joke shop and supports his daughter in and April 21 from 3:30-4:30 p.m. (group Rehearsals begin Sept. 22; runs Oct. burse gas and pay for travel expenses. spite of everything else, he also loves

audition) at TAPNYC @ Studios 150, 150 21-Nov. 15 with a possible extension If you choose to travel to a non-local his wife, Edna, very much; range is A3– MUSICALS W. 46th St., Studio 5, NYC, 10019. through Nov. 22); “Sherlock Holmes performance, company will handle A5. Corny Collins: male, 25-35, •• Send submissions to audition@theac- and the Adventure of the Great Nome flights and lodging. Caucasian, Ethnically Ambiguous / torsprojectnyc.com. Gold Rush” (Joe Vass, writer; David Mixed Race, the charismatic host of the •• Prepare a one-minute contemporary Ellenstein, dir. Rehearsals begin Dec. Corny Collins’ Show, good looking and comedic monologue. Auditions will be 15; runs Jan. 13-Feb. 7, 2016 with a pos- smooth talking, he’s a genuinely nice done in groups. Producer states: “We sible extension through Feb. 14); “Now guy both on and off camera; range is suggest (though do not require) mono- You See It” (Geroges Feydeau, writer; MUSICALS D4–A5. Penny Pingleton: female, 15-20, logues from Bobby Holder’s book ‘Out Kenneth McLeish, translations; Bruce Caucasian, Ethnically Ambiguous / of the Blue’ (available on Turk, dir. Rehearsals begin Jan. 26, ‘Hairspray’ Mixed Race, Tracy’s best friend and TheActorsProjectNYC.com, 2016; runs Feb. 24-Mar. 20 with a possi- •• Casting “Hairspray,” the Tony Award- dorky sidekick, not the brightest girl, BobbyHolder.com, Amazon, iBooks, ble extension through Mar. 27); “Way winning musical. This production will but she has good intentions; bursting to etc.) or TAPNYC-approved monologues Down River” (Edward Morgan, adapta- be a closer, more personal look at this get free of her mother’s dominating on the MonologuesToGo.com tion from William Faulkner’s “Old vivacious celebration of rock n’ roll, control, she falls for Seaweed with website.” Man;” David Ellenstein, dir. Rehearsals revolution, and love against all odds. childlike curiosity; range is A3–G5. •• Membership dues are $395/season begin Mar. 15; runs Apr. 13-May 8 with a •• Company: Chance Theater. Staff: Kari Amber von Tussle: female, 15-20, and include agent/manager coaching, possible extension through May 15); Hayter, dir. Caucasian, Ethnically Ambiguous / resume workshops, branding yourself “Hedda Gabler” (Henrick Ibsen, writer; •• Rehearsals begin May 18; runs July Mixed Race, Link’s girlfriend and workshops, and entry into The Acting- Anne-Charlotte Harvey, translations; 10-Aug. 23 (Fri.-Sun.) in L.A. area. Tracy’s nemesis, she’s pretty, thin, Career Seminar, where company mem- David Ellenstein, dir. Rehearsals begin •• Seeking—Tracy Turnblad: female, shallow, snobby, and racist, can’t bers meet with a commercial agent, a May 3, 2016; runs June 1-26 with a pos- 15-20, Caucasian, Ethnically Ambiguous dance, but is expected to win Miss legit agent, and a talent manager. sible extension through July 3); and / Mixed Race, our story’s unsuspecting Baltimore Hairspray, always feels the Possible pay provided; actors cast in “Ain’t Misbehavin’” (Thomas “Fats” protagonist, she’s large and in charge, need to be the center of attention; company plays share a percent of the Waller, music; Murray Horwitz and confident, talented, and incredibly range is A3–F5. Velma von Tussle: profits (you must be an accepted mem- Richard Maltby, Jr., conceived by; determined, a romantic with a good female, 45-55, Caucasian, Ethnically ber to participate). Yvette Freeman, dir. Rehearsals begin heart and desire to cut up the dance Ambiguous / Mixed Race, Amber’s June 14; runs July 13-Aug. 7 with a pos- floor, always on top of the latest trends; mother and the director of Corny sible extension through Aug. 21). range is G3–G5. Edna Turnblad: males Collin’s show, she’s a devious taskmas- •• Company: North Coast Repertory & females, 30-50, Caucasian, Ethnically ter and snobby racist, the former Miss Theatre. Staff: David Ellenstein, artistic SOUTHERN dir. •• Season rehearses and performs in Solana Beach, CA. •• Seeking—Equity Actors: males & CALIFORNIA females, 18+, all ethnicities. •• Equity Principal Auditions will be held April 27 from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. (sign-in, 10 a.m.; lunch, 2-3 p.m.) at North Coast Repertory Theatre, 987 Lomas Santa Fe Dr., Solana Beach, CA, 92075. EPA rules PLAYS will be in effect. A monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all ‘Blackville’ aspects of this audition. •• Casting “Blackville,” a play. Synopsis: •• Prepare two contrasting monologues The year is 1825 and a handful of black (classic/contemporary - dramatic/ slaves are celebrating their freedom by comedic). If interested in musicals, pre- building their own town; they call it pare two contrasting songs (uptempo/ Blackville. The other races living in the ballad). Bring sheet music in the correct town are there because they don’t have key. For more info, visit www.north- a problem with blacks being in control. coastrep.org. All the problems that occur to towns- •• Pays $430/wk. Equity SPT 6 Contract. people seem catastrophic but are quickly subdued with the townspeople The Murder Mystery Company, working as a team to solve them. San Diego •• Company: Fountain of Life •• Seeking local theatrical/improv actors Productions. Staff: Steven Sloan, dir. for The Murder Mystery Company. •• Reading May 13 (7 p.m.) or May 17 to be Casting director states: “The Murder recorded to assist with music composi- Mystery Company has been active in Picture yourself doing tion in Fontana, CA. the national theater community for •• Seeking—All Roles: males & females, over ten years and is third in record something rewarding 18-75, all ethnicities. ticket sales in the U.S. Our shows run •• Seeking submissions from CA. year-round, with a multitude of fun Become an egg donor at NYU Fertility Center ••Send submissions to Stevensloan09@ themes changing periodically to give gmail.com. our repeat customers something new to If you are 21 to 32 years old, you can help make a dream come •• Contact Fountain of Life Productions look forward to.” for day you would prefer to attend read- •• Company: TMMC. Staff: Ron Austin, true, be compensated $8,000 and receive exceptional care from ing at (213) 999-0586 or email your casting dir. questions and confirmation to •• Performances run year-round in the the world-famous NYU Fertility Center. [email protected]. San Diego, CA area. •• Meal and copy of voiceover audio •• Seeking—Actor: males & females, 18+, provided. all ethnicities. Actor: males & females, (212) 263-0011 or www.NYUFertilityCenter.org All calls are strictly confidential BACKSTAGE.COM 04.09.15 backstage 35

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Baltimore Crabs will go to any length to •• Send submissions to sherrycoon7@ isms; must know how to play guitar to nicities, Taylor’s reluctant fiance and ensure her daughter is the next big verizon.net. audition; must play two of his songs. the father of her baby. A patient man thing; range is G3–E5. Link Larkin: •• Prepare 16 bars of an uptempo song •• Seeking submissions from CA. who has been pushed to his limits. male, 15-20, Caucasian, Ethnically and be prepared to dance. Seeking sing- ••Send submissions to filmontvhd@ Handsome and caring, he is put into a Ambiguous / Mixed Race, the star ers who can dance and have great gmail.com. position where he has to choose heartthrob on Corny Collins’ show, he’s personalities. •• Once we review your material, we will responsibility over his own well-being. extremely attractive and talented, hop- •• No pay. schedule you for an audition. If you Judy: female, 40-55, all ethnicities, ing to get his big break with a recording have any Youtube or Vimeo links or Taylor’s mother. Sarcastic, but very contract, he unexpectedly falls for video of you being Roy, send links. For cautious of Taylor’s temper. Caring, but Tracy; range is G3–A5. Seaweed J. more info, visit http://www.royorbison. has been shut down by Taylor before, so Stubbs: male, 15-20, African American. com/. she tries desperately to be her friend, Motormouth Maybelle: female, 40-50, FEATURE FILMS •• Pays $2000. whatever that means for the situation. African American, Seaweed and Little Concierge: males & females, 18-50, all Inez’s mother, she also appears as the ‘A Life Lived’ ‘The Black Forest’ ethnicities, works at the front desk at Guest DJ on the Corny Collin’s Negro •• Casting “A Life Lived,” a dramatic fea- •• Casting “The Black Forest.” Synopsis: the hotel where Taylor’s wedding is Day show, big, blonde, beautiful and ture-length story of a dollar bill and A gifted psychology student is supposed to be. Sammy: female, 18-25, proud of it, she’s sassy and confident; how it passes through different peo- recruited by the police to help with an all ethnicities, one of Taylor’s brides- range is F3–E5. Little Inez: female, ple’s lives. unsolved serial murder case spanning maids. A little delusional, but very 10-15, African American, Seaweed’s lit- •• Company: Frazzled Man Productions. two decades. As the student conducts a kind. The young one of the group, she tle sister and just as talented a dancer, Staff: Chris Cashman, prod. series of interviews with the only sur- looks up to Taylor like she’s a sister. Not tries to audition for The Corny Collins •• Shoots May 9 in Anaheim, CA, and viving witness, and psychology begins very bright. Gwen: female, 21-30, all FILM Show, but is turned away because she is June 1-16 in San Diego County, CA. to cross over into the realm of the ethnicities, one of Taylor’s brides- black by Velma. The Dynamites: •• Seeking—Cassandra: female, 30-45, supernatural, she discovers that she maids. The person who “gets” Taylor female, 18-30, African American, tal- Hispanic, a plus-size and/or character may also be linked to the crimes. most. She is snarky and sarcastic, but ented black vocal trio a la The actor with an outgoing personality who •• Company: Penumbra Entertainment. reads Taylor like a book and can always Supremes, featured in many numbers has a contagious smile; Cassandra is Staff: Kat Ljubkovic, casting dir. tell when something’s off. Danielle/ together and usually in tight harmony, the bubbly cashier at a money exchange •• Shoots May 2015 in L.A. Daniel: males & females, 18-23, all eth- may double for other ensemble roles by day and a lonely cat lady by night. ••Seeking—John Rackham: male, 30-55, nicities, one of Taylor’s bridesmaids, like Cindy Watkins, etc.; range is A3–G5. Mary: female, 28-40, all ethnicities, a all ethnicities, the last descendant of Kyle’s sister. Very quiet and good- Ensemble: males & females, 18-60, all sexy, lonely girlfriend; must be the founders of a once prosperous natured. Has always been a bit intimi- ethnicities, Corny Collin’s Kids between 5’4”-5’8” in height; must be town, he resides in the ancient family dated by Taylor’s seemingly harsh ways (Tammy, Brad, Brenda, Shelley, etc.), comfortable in lingerie or underwear. mansion; though he presents himself and tends to fade into the background. Students, Hookers, and Protestors. Sonny: male, 10-14, Caucasian, soft- as the town’s benefactor, funding Only scheduled to be in the second and •• Seeking submissions from CA. spoken, mature young boy; prefer schools and libraries, he is secretly third episodes. Note: Willing to con- ••Send submissions to casting01@ blonde or brown hair with blue eyes (to behind a series of horrible crimes that sider both males and females for this chancetheater.com. look similar to the actors playing his have plagued the town. Thomas: male, role. Savannah: males & females, 18+, •• Be prepared to sing 16-32 bars of pop/ parents). Jefferson: male, 35-55, 50-70, all ethnicities, a homicide detec- all ethnicities, make-up artist for the rock uptempo. You will be asked to Caucasian, an average Joe who takes tive who has been working on the wedding. Non-speaking role, must be bring a headshot, resume, and sheet desperate measures to save his wife’s unsolved case for nearly two decades, actual make-up artist as make-up appli- music. An accompanist will be life; this role requires a range of emo- he’s the best friend of the only surviv- cation will be filmed. Facial expres- provided. tions; all-American look, prefer brown ing witness (who was formerly his part- sions need to be very telling, as she is •• Pays: $100/performance wk. hair with blue eyes (to look close to ner) and has stayed by her side when an outsider getting a glimpse of this actor playing brother); actor must have she was institutionalized after her crazy situation, so she probably under- ‘The World Goes ‘Round’ a strong resume. Lyncoya: female, breakdown. Dr. Gideon: female, 45-70, stands it better than anyone else. Note: •• Casting “The World Goes ‘Round,” a 18-20, African American, a slender, all ethnicities, a psychiatrist and the Willing to consider both males and stunning revue of the songbook from popular high school student; must be head of the institution where the wit- females for this role. the multi-Tony-award-winning team 18+ to play younger. Angelica: female, ness has been living for the past 10 •• Auditions will be held by appt. April 11 with the original production winning 18-20, all ethnicities, an attractive high years, has been trying to help her from 1-6 p.m. at Space Station Studios, three Drama Desk awards. This musical school student; must be 18+ to play recover her lost memories and bring her 950 N Cahuenga Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, is filled with humor and romance. younger. Grandma: female, 60-75, back to reality, so far with little success. 90038. •• Company: Theatre Palisades. Staff: African American, a fun-loving •• Seeking submissions from CA. •• Send submissions to kelly.sparrman@ Sherry Coon, pre-prod. chair; John grandma. Dixx: female, 18-30, ••Apply on Backstage.com. yahoo.com. Kander and Fred Ebb, music-lyrics; Caucasian, African American, Hispanic, ••Pays: $100/day, plus meals and travel •• Be prepared with sides as close to Scott Ellis, Susan Stroman and David young, self-absorbed rockstar. Shelly: provided. memorized as possible. You may be Thompson, dir. female, 18-35, Caucasian, African asked to stay and read for more than •• Runs June 12-July 19 (Fri. & Sat. 8 p.m., American, Hispanic, Asian, a down-her- ‘The Vow’ one role. Sun. matinees 2 p.m.) at the Pierson luck waitress. Martha: female, 35-45, •• Casting “The Vow,” the story of a head- •• No pay, but food and copy provided. Playhouse in Pacific Palisades, CA. Caucasian, a women on her death bed; strong young woman who becomes Coordinator states: “Be aware that until Note: No performance July 4. all-American motherly type. humbled in the most inconvenient way, this film is picked up, there will be no •• Seeking—Man #1: male, 20-50, all eth- •• Seeking submissions from CA. and her journey to finding herself and compensation. We will have food on set nicities, a bit of a ham, at times he’s ••Apply on Backstage.com. what she is meant for. Coordinator for our cast and crew, but when it lonely, dejected, and shy, just as easily ••No pay for nonunion actors. Pays: states: “Read entire casting notice comes to pay, please be very aware that emboldened to action, sincere, loving, $100/day for SAG-AFTRA actors. SAG- before submitting. This project was we will all be working for nothing until and charming. Man #2: male, 20-50, all AFTRA Ultra Low Budget Agreement. originally penned as either a short film we get the funding for the full-length. ethnicities, nostalgic, handsome, No transportation or accommodations or as a web series and has morphed into Once we do get our funding, we will be lonely, stern, demanding with a com- provided. a feature length film. The plan is to film submitting this film to Sundance, manding voice. Woman #1: female, a promo. It’ll be about 20-30 minutes Toronto Film Festival, and Cannes Film 20-50, all ethnicities, tough and strong, ‘Roy Orbison’ long, and it’ll be what we use to get Festival. There is a great deal of expo- impassioned, has been hurt, a bit of a •• Casting “Roy Orbison,” a feature film funding for the full-length. We are not sure to be had. Consider everything lush and snob, clumsy, hopeful. about an impersonator and tribute looking to cast the whole film and the above before committing.” Woman #2: female, 20-50, all ethnici- artist. rest of the cast will be chosen after we ties, independent, zany, bawdy and •• Company: FilmOn. Staff: Brandon get funding.” brassy, but also reflective and poised. Howe, casting dir. •• Company: For the Benefit Of. Staff: Woman #3: female, 20-50, all ethnici- •• Shoots May in Beverly Hills, CA. Kelly Sparrman, coord. ties, nostalgic, adventurous, hopeful, a ••Seeking—Roy Orbison Impersonator- •• Shoots this summer in L.A. SHORT FILMS lush and snob, confident and sexy, but Tribute Artist: male, 18-65, Caucasian, ••Seeking—Rachel: female, 18-25, all eth- hesitant in regards to love. Hispanic, Asian, South Asian, Native nicities, Taylor’s best friend and maid ‘Taxi to Mars’ •• Auditions will be held April 11 from American, Middle Eastern, Southeast of honor. Physically beautiful, but we •• Casting “Taxi to Mars.” Director 12-4 p.m. and April 16 from 7-9:30 p.m. Asian / Pacific Islander, Ethnically never know how honest her sweet states: “The scene is set up interview at Pierson Playhouse, 941 Temescal Ambiguous / Mixed Race, plays guitar nature is. The kind of person that style, and there are a couple nice mono- Canyon Rd., Pacific Palisades, CA, and embodies Roy Orbison and how he seems like she can’t do anything other logues to memorize. This is for a proof 90272. played, sang, moved and his manner- than smile. Kyle: male, 18-30, all eth- of concept short film to pitch to inves-

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tors for the feature length film.” doesn’t believe his true love will ever personality to play the host; think a •• Company: APT408. Staff: Sarah Ball, come as he is in love with his long time cross between John Oliver and Dick dir. friend William; gorgeous and doesn’t Clark. Sexy Neighbor: female, 25-35, •• Shoots Apr. 26 in L.A. have a clue about it; funny and loveable AUDITION Caucasian, Ethnically Ambiguous / ••Seeking—Old Woman: female, 60+, but doesn’t see these qualities in himself. Mixed Race, seeking an eccentric Caucasian, to play 70+, the elderly ver- Ivan McRay: male, 17-20, African female character who must have long sion of our female lead, and she has American, swimmer’s build; attractive; HIGHLIGHTS hair and be able to wear high heels; not contributed a lifetime of activism to the bold, sometimes selfish, and outright CALIFORNIA the girl next door. Lazy Husband: male, LGBT community, and is finally being classless with his signature project men- Fri. Apr. 10 35-45, Caucasian, Middle Eastern, recognized for her achievements. tality; comes from a world not as privi- ‘Visions of Daniel’ (also 4/11 & 4/13) Ethnically Ambiguous / Mixed Race, •• Seeking submissions from CA. leged as his friends but works hard to clean-cut Don Draper type character ‘Unorthodox’ (also 4/11 & 4/13) ••Send submissions to sarahmball44@ maintain; soon learns about his father’s who values the good things in life. gmail.com. inheritance; adventurous, introverted, ‘Jay’ •• Seeking submissions from CA. •• Submit a photo of yourself for consid- loving, unsure, dominating, and some- ••Apply on Backstage.com. • eration. Does not need to be a profes- times he gets very sad at the loss of his Sat. Apr. 11 •If applying for the role of Aerobic Star, sional headshot. Video footage of any brother. Kadoe Robinson: male, 17-20, send a headshot and full body photo kind would be great. African American, Ethnically Ambiguous ‘Pirates of Penzance’ plus an example of your work. •• Pays $100/day, plus lunch provided. / Mixed Race, the voice of morality, but Six Flags Magic Mountain •• Producer plans to apply for a SAG- doesn’t carry a strong personality behind ‘Teatro Martini’ AFTRA agreement if union actors are it; wants to save the world but can’t hired. understand himself; suffering in silence ‘The World Goes ‘Round’ from being beaten and abused by his ‘The Vow’ SCRIPTED TV & VIDEO father; trusts nothing, but he wants oth- ‘The Conundrums of Small... ’ ers to trust him; soon finds that you have ‘Boomer Hogs’ Roadtrip Pilot to give something to receive it. William CABARET & VARIETY •• Casting “Boomer Hogs,” in which Washington: male, 17-20, African Sun. Apr. 12 brothers take a winding road trip, American, solid muscle, swimmer’s ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ (also 4/13) ‘Teatro Martini’ amidst a late-stage crisis, on their Hogs build; driven and intelligent; has swag- Benita Bike’s DanceArt •• Seeking talent for “Teatro Martini,” a & VIDEOTV to family reconciliation. ger; fine, but secretly holds feelings for fine dining cabaret show. •• Company: BIS. Staff: Natalie Lauer, Addison he didn’t know existed; not a •• Company: Pirates Dinner Adventure. coord. label; a man of considerable means. Paris Mon. Apr. 13 Staff: Julio Duran, general manager. •• Shoots in April in Los Angeles and OC. Phiefer: female, 17-20, African American, ‘The Last Days of Judas Iscariot’ •• Rehereses in July & August; opens late ••Seeking—Eric Roberts double: male, long hair, slender build, fit body; does not September in Buena Park, CA. ‘Rumors’ (also 4/14) 35-75, Caucasian, Hispanic, Native fit in with the cutthroat cuties; different; •• Seeking—Variety Artists & Speciality American, Middle Eastern, Ethnically she has brains and beauty; extremely Acts: males & females, 18+, all ethnici- COMMERCIAL Ambiguous / Mixed Race, Looking for intelligent and up on her game about life; Weds. Apr. 15 ties, one-to-three performers per act; Eric Roberts double/stand in to act in a somewhat of a “fag hag” as lifestyle ‘Le Rêve: The Dream’ Magicians and Comedy Magicians, non-violent confrontation scene. Must would put it; admires women who are up Jugglers, Contortionists, be available April 18th weekend. Police on their game, but totally intrigued about Wayne Foster Entertainment, Singers Ventriloquists, Hypnotists, Mentalists, Officer: male, 30-48, all ethnicities, A gay men; after all, one of the biggest R&B Acrobatics, Sketch Comedy, Celebrity motorcycle officer, protectively stalk- stars, Terry Phiefer, is her brother; will For the full auditions calendar, Impersonators, Escape Artists, and ing his love interest in the most well- soon examine things that will take her by Circus Acts. visit backstage.com/auditions meaning psychotic manner. May grow storm all because she stopped paying •• Auditions will be held April 11 from 10 into a recurring series role. Motorcycle attention to the signs. Brenda McRay: a.m.-1 p.m. at Pirates Dinner riding ability a plus. Please submit a female, 30-42, African American, gaudy; Adventure, 7600 Beach Blvd., Buena reel/demo.Must be available April 18th completely un-cut; whatever comes up Park, CA, 90620. weekend. comes out; loves her son, Ivan, with all •• Apply on Backstage.com. •• Seeking submissions from CA. her heart; constantly watching him as SPEC COMMERCIALS ••General Manager states: ••Send submissions to attagirlfilm@ she is afraid that the streets will kill him “Compensation is negotiable.” gmail.com. like it did her first born; a work in prog- eBay Spec Spots, ‘Amazing •• Looking for Eric Roberts double, look- ress. Cap: male, 29-33, African American, Items’ alike to act in a non-violent stunt scene. someone who is going through struggles, •• Casting quirky spec spots for eBay. •• Pays $100/day, negotiable for name and continues to live day by day with Coordinator states: “This is for an VARIETY talent. nothing for himself except the hidden established director. This will be a fun WORKSHOPS secret unbeknownst to anyone that he is day with lots of laughs and will be gay; the average tough guy slightly timid roughly four hours of shooting.” Master Class with Broadway with a hard exterior; as he lives in his •• Staff: B. Gubler, coord. Star Rogelio Douglas, Jr. secrecy, his hidden passion for his drug ••Tentatively shoots Apr. 18-19 in L.A.; •• Seeking participants for a Master Class MULTIMEDIA lord’s son, Kadoe, becomes infectious each role will take approx. four hours to with Broadway and TV star Rogelio and ends in a chilling disaster after shoot except for the host role. Douglas, Jr. (“In the Heights” as Benny, ‘Steel River: When We Were Kadoe’s father finds them in a compro- •• Seeking—Two Dynamic Senior Women: “The Little Mermaid” as Sebastian, Young’ mising position. Derrick Robinson: female, 70-88, Caucasian, Ethnically “Orange is the New Black,” and •• Casting “Steel River: When We Were male, 35-41, African American, between Ambiguous / Mixed Race, seeking two “Whiplash”). Artistic director states: Young,” the prequel to the web series 5’10”-6’3”; has a street relaxed look; the dynamic, outgoing, and energetic “Of Note Productions master classes “Steel River.” Synopsis: Featuring the father of Kadoe Robinson; a ruthless Phillis Diller type women in their 60s, strive to provide the Thousand Oaks same characters but 10 years earlier, the gangster, often illiterate; an inhabitant 70s, or 80s, preferably with gray hair. community with the highest quality group of guys have just graduated high of a downtrodden ghetto that hangs Overweight Middle-Aged Man: male, musical education opportunities. Each school and on their way to college. The around in “gangs”; largely associated 38-55, Caucasian, Middle Eastern, master class taught by our notable per- series shows them finding out what with the African-American subculture Ethnically Ambiguous / Mixed Race, formers is unique and different. While being gay/bisexual black men really and personalized in organized crime; as seeking an overweight, John Goodman many of the performers work with par- means. The plot follows them as they he has become trained not to show type with a beer belly who’s able to ticipants on their song choice and inter- find themselves and deal with life affection, his relationship suffers with jump rope; preferably balding with pretation, they also discuss what it is together. Kadoe causing him to be in constant beard. Aerobic Star: female, 35-45, like to make a living as a performer. The •• Company: Signal 23 Television. Staff: competition with his son that will erupt Caucasian, Ethnically Ambiguous / opportunity to work with Mr. Douglas Henderson Maddox, writer-dir. in a bad way. Mixed Race, a curvy, thin, athletic is through a lottery system of prepared, •• Shoots late April-early May 2015 in •• Seeking submissions from CA. female with strong features who is a prepaid, registered students ages 13 and L.A. ••Send submissions to mr23atl@gmail. character actor with a larger-than-life up. All details and registration forms to EVENTS •• Seeking—Addison Hall: male, 17-19, com. personality; must have long hair. eBay bring with you on the 23rd are found on African American, slender muscular •• If you would like to submit a video Host: male, 38-50, Caucasian, Middle our website. You may also attend the body; extremely attractive, metro sexual audition, email signal23television@ Eastern, Ethnically Ambiguous / Mixed class and choose to observe only. If you look; his ideals about sexuality are pre- gmail.com for sides and instructions. Race, seeking a dynamic character are sure you will not be singing, pur- historic at best; a hopeless romantic, and •• SAG-AFTRA New Media Agreement. actor/comedian with a larger-than-life chase the ‘Observe Only’ ticket.

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Regardless, you must prepay on Brown tion: “With the help of alcohol, a bitter 2: “The Secret,” we follow Ian from the Paper Tickets to secure your spot. This aging couple use another young couple dying Chicago office to San Francisco program is not a Thousand Oaks to fuel anguish and emotional pain where he begins learning from an Library sponsored event.” towards each other.” amazing fundraising team.

PLAYS NATIONAL/ •• Company: Of Note Productions. Staff: •• Company: SF City Theatre Company. •• Company: Earth Foot Show. Staff: Lily Angela Wolcott, artistic dir. Staff: Edward Albee, writer; David Sloane, prod. •• Workshop meets May 23 (10 a.m.-2 Acevedo, dir. •• Shoots May 23-24 in San Francisco, CA p.m.) at the Marvin E. Smith •• Rehearsals begin this June; runs July and Petaluma, CA. REGIONAL Community Room at the Thousand 23-Aug. 8 in San Francisco, CA. •• Seeking—Yuppie Mom: female, 35-45, Oaks Library, 1401 E Janss Rd, •• Seeking—All Roles: males & females, Caucasian, athletic; while pushing her Thousand Oaks, CA. 18+, all ethnicities. stroller through the park, she is •• Seeking—Actors and Singers: males & •• Auditions will be held by appt. May 17 approached by Jordan, an incredibly females, 13+, all ethnicities. from 2-6 p.m. at The Royce Gallery, charismatic canvasser, who swoons her •• Seeking submissions from CA. 2901 Mariposa St., San Francisco, CA, and takes her to a local coffee shop for a PLAYS ••Send submissions to ofnoteprod@ 94110. romantic rendezvous before signing her gmail.com. •• Send submissions to sfcitytheatre- up for a donation. Actors’ Theatre of Charlotte •• For more info and to fill out the appli- [email protected]. •• Seeking submissions from CA. Season cation, visit www.ofnoteproductions. •• Prepare a monologue. Bring pix & ••Apply on Backstage.com •• Casting Equity actors and actor/sing- com. Bring sheet music in the correct résumés. ••Send a description of your experience ers for various roles in Actor’s Theatre key, water in a closed container, and a •• Pay provided. along with any photos/video links. For of Charlotte’s 2015-16 season. pencil and paper for notes. You may more info, visit www.earthfootshow. •• Company: Actor’s Theatre of FILM choose to enter into the lottery to work org. Charlotte. Staff: Chip Decker, artistic on a song or monologue with Mr. •• Pays $50/day. Transportation to dir. Douglas, or simply observe. Sign-in on Petaluma on Sunday and food provided •• Rehearsals begin June 29; runs July 23, the day of the work shop begins at 9:30 SHORT FILMS 2015-June 24, 2016 in Charlotte, NC. a.m. ‘Gold Mountain’ •• Seeking—Equity Actors and Actor/ •• No pay. Tuition required. Cost: $40 for ‘Wearing Me’ •• Casting “Gold Mountain,” a new web Singers : males & females, 18+, all

TV & VIDEOTV lottery ticket to work on your song or •• Casting “Wearing Me,” a short film by series based in San Francisco, CA. ethnicities. monologue. $20 for the “Observe Only” Picture the Possibilities (PTP) by Synopsis: Two Asian American detec- •• Equity Principal Auditions will be held ticket. Both ticket options include Cinequest. Synopsis: “Wearing Me” is tives investigate a series of grisly mur- April 25 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (lunch, 11 lunch with Mr. Douglas from 12-1 p.m. about the importance of self-worth and ders as war looms between an old a.m.-noon) and April 26 from 2-10 p.m. of accepting who you are as a unique Chinese “family” and the Russian (dinner, 6-7 p.m.) at Actor’s Theatre of person. Producer states: “PTP is a mafia. Charlotte, 650 East Stonewall St., transformative leadership movement.” •• Company: Ikeibi Films. Staff: Sandra Charlotte, NC, 28202. A monitor will •• Company: Cinequest. Staff: Marcela Young, co-prod. not be provided. The producer will run NORTHERN Villegas Castañón, prod. •• Rehearses in May and June; shoot all aspects of this audition. •• Shoots Apr. 22-24 (3:30pm-7:00pm) & begins in June in San Francisco, CA. •• For an audition appointment, submit Apr. 25 (9:30 am-5 pm) in Downtown •• Seeking—John Okada: male, 25-35, pix & resumes to production@atchar- Sacramento, CA. Asian, South Asian, Southeast Asian / lotte.org. A monitor will not be pro- CALIFORNIA •• Seeking—Lauren: female, 14-17, all eth- Pacific Islander, Ethnically vided. The producer will run all aspects nicities, a young female who has a bub- Ambiguous / Mixed Race, SFPD detec- of this audition. bly personality and who wants tive who, with his partner Detective •• Prepare two short contrasting mono- everyone to know that she’s with the Chin, is investigating a series of mur- logues and a short musical selection of “in” crowd. Maria: female, 14-17, all ders in Chinatown; playboy, sexist, an upbeat rock/country/pop. Piano ethnicities, a young female whose sharp dresser, sardonic sense of accompanist provided. Bring picture PLAYS desire to be liked and to “fit in” guides humor, impulsive, morally ambigu- and resume. Free parking available. her every decision. Kris: female, 14-17, ous, but decent at heart. Jackie Toh: Enter lobby. For more info, visit www. Magic Theatre 2015-16 Season all ethnicities, a young female with a male, 27-40, Asian, South Asian, actorstheatrecharlotte.org. •• Casting Magic Theatre’s 2015-2016 sea- unique style who is confident of herself Southeast Asian / Pacific Islander, •• Pays $300/wk. No housing available for son of New Plays. Season announce- and of who she is. Ethnically Ambiguous / Mixed Race, out-of-town performers. Equity SPT ment coming soon. •• Auditions will be held by appt. April 18 the family’s muscle and the heir Tier 3 Contract. •• Company: Magic Theatre. Staff: from 1:30-4:30 p.m. and April 19 from apparent to Kei-Fung; pampered and Loretta Greco, artistic dir.; Ryan 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. in Sacramento, CA. arrogant, with a hidden dark side; Arena Stage (& Signature Purcell, assoc. artistic dir.-casting dir. •• Send submissions to ptp@cinequest. should have the ability to learn a few Theatre) •• Season runs August 2015-June, 2016 in org. phrases in Cantonese. Renko: male, •• Casting the Signature Theatre and San Francisco, CA. •• Submit headshots and resumes to 30-40, Caucasian, Ethnically Arena Stage 2015-2016 seasons. Arena •• Seeking—Actors: males & females, 18+, [email protected]. Prepare a Ambiguous / Mixed Race, former Stage Season includes: “Dear Evan all ethnicities, for various principal short monologue and bring your head- Soviet commando who works as the Hansen” (Justin Paul & Benj Pasek, roles. shot and resume to audition. For more Russian mob’s enforcer; physically writers; Steven Levenson, book; •• Equity Principal Auditions will be held info, visit www.picturethepossibilities. imposing, former military; should Michael Greif, dir.; Danny Mefford, April 20 from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. (lunch, 2-3 org or www.cinequest.org. have the ability to do a Russian accent choreo. Rehearsals begin June 9; runs p.m.) at Magic Theatre Lounge, 2 •• Producer states: “The actors will as well as learn a few Russian phrases. July 30-Aug. 23); “Destiny Of Desire” Marina Blvd., Fort Mason Center, Bldg. receive global exposure and recogni- Tommy Liu: male, 18-25, Asian, South (Karen Zacarias, writer. Rehearsals D, 3rd fl., San Francisco, CA, 94123. EPA tion/credit on the film created which Asian, Southeast Asian / Pacific begin Sept. 5; runs Sept. 23-Oct. 18); Rules are in effect. A monitor will not will be showcased on our Picture The Islander, Ethnically Ambiguous / “Erma Bobeck: At Wit’s End” (Allison be provided. The producers will run all Possibilities website and premiered at Mixed Race, a low-level thug known and Peggy Engel, writers; David aspects of this audition. Cinequest Film Festival 26, March for his ineptness; some Cantonese Esbjornson, dir. Rehearsals begin Aug. •• For an audition appointment, email 2016 in San Jose, CA where over 700 skills required. Note if you speak 18; runs Oct. 22-Nov. 8); Lionel Bart’s [email protected] with artists, filmmakers, businesses, and Cantonese. “Oliver!”(Molly Smith, dir.; Parker Esse, availability. Theater will respond professionals are in attendance each •• Auditions will be held April 12 from 11 choreo.; Paul Sportelli, musical direc- within two business days. year.” a.m.-4 p.m. at Oakland Asian Cultural tion. Rehearsals begin Sept. 29; runs •• Prepare three minutes of material: Center, Oakland, CA. Nov. 11, 2015-Jan. 3, 2016); “Akeelah either one contemporary monologue or •• Send headshot and resume to gold- And The Bee” (Cheryl West, writer; two contrasting monologues. For more [email protected]. Charles Randolph Wright, dir. info, visit magictheatre.org. •• No pay. Producer plans to apply for the Rehearsals begin Nov. 7; runs Nov. •• Equity Bay Area Theatre Tier 4 SCRIPTED TV & VIDEO SAG-AFTRA New Media Agreement. 19-Dec. 27); “Sweat” (Lynn Nottage, Pending. Previous pay: $552/wk. writer; Kat Whoriskey, dir. Rehearsals Earthfoot: The Secret’ begin Jan. 9, 2016; runs Jan. 21-Feb. 21); ‘Who’s Afraid Of Virginia •• Casting “The Secret,” episode two of VISIT BACKSTAGE.COM/CASTING “City Of Conversation” (Anthony Woolf?’ “Earthfoot,” a comedy web-series for full character breakdowns, script Giardina, writer. Rehearsals begin Dec. •• Casting the play “Who’s Afraid Of about charity canvassers and the tra- sides and more casting notices 29, 2015; runs Feb. 4-Mar. 6, 2016); “The Virginia Woolf?” Production descrip- vails of such a thankless job. In Episode Lion” (Benjamin Scheuer, writer; Sean

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Daniels, dir. Rehearsals begin Jan. 20; “On Clover Road” (Steven Dietz, writer; $125 travel stipend provided for out-of- •• For an audition appointment, email runs Feb. 4-Mar. 6); “All The Way” Ed Herendeen, dir.); “We Are Pussy town actors. resume and current headshot to Allen (Robert Schenkkan, writer; Kyle Riot’ (Barbara Hammond, writer; Tea Weeks at allen.weeks@penumbrathe- Donnelly, dir. Rehearsals begin Mar. 1; Alagic, dir.); and “The Full ‘Over the River and Through atre.org.

runs Apr. 7-May 8, 2016); and Catastrophe” (Michael Weller, writer; the Woods’ •• Prepare a contemporary American PLAYS “Disgraced” (Ayad Akhtar, writer; Ed Herendeen, dir.). •• Casting “Over the River and Through monologue and a classical/ Timothy Douglas, dir. Rehearsals begin •• Company: Contemporary American the Woods.” Synopsis: When a young Shakespearean monologue not to Mar. 22; runs Apr. 28-May 29, 2016). Theatre Festival. Staff: Ed Herendeen, executive receives a promotion that exceed two minutes total. You may also •• Company: Arena Stage. Staff: Amelia artistic dir.; Pat McCorkle, casting dir.; will take him far from his Italian be ask to read from the script. Note: All Powell, casting dir. (Arena Stage); Katja Zarolinski, casting assoc.; Rachel American neighborhood, his overbear- performers must be local, or able to Walter Ware III, resident casting dir. Goldman, casting assist. ing and somewhat zany grandparents provide their own transportation and (Signature Theatre). •• Rehearsals begin June 4; runs July try everything to convince him to stay. lodging while in the Twin Cities area. •• Season rehearses and performs in 5-Aug. 2 in Shepherdstown, WV. Even a little matchmaking isn’t beyond •• Pays $565/wk. Equity SPT 9 Contract. Washington, DC. •• Seeking—Equity Actors: males & the foursome. A comedy about love, •• Seeking—Equity Actors and Actor/ females, 18+, all ethnicities, versatile family, and the ties that bind a little too Phoenix Theatre 15/16 Season Singers: males & females, 18+, all eth- actors to play multiple roles in this tightly, and an off-Broadway hit. •• Casting the Phoenix Theatre 2015-16 nicities, for various principal roles in rotating repertory season. Characters •• Company: Florida Studio Theatre. Season. Season includes “Chicago” the Arena Stage’s 2015-16 season shows. will probably be doubled as detailed in Staff: James Ashford, casting & hiring (Michael Barnard, dir.; Sam Hay, •• Equity Principal Auditions will be held the breakdown, but these pairings are coord.; Richard Hopkins, artistic dir.; choreo. Rehearsals begin Aug. 18); April 14 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (lunch, 1-2 subject to change. Kate Alexander, dir.; Joe DiPietro, “Wizard of Oz” (Michael Barnard, dir. p.m.) and April 15 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. •• Equity Principal Auditions will be held writer. Rehearsals begin Oct. 27); “Calendar (lunch, 1-2 p.m.) at Arena Stage, 1101 6th April 14 from 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. (lunch, •• Rehearsals begin June 30; runs July Girls” (Rehearsals begin Dec. 29); Street SW, Washington, DC, 20024. 1-1:30 p.m.) and April 15 from 9 a.m.- 24-Aug. 16, with a possible extension, “Evita” (Robert Kolby Harper, dir.; •• A monitor will not be provided. The 5:30 p.m. (lunch, 1-1:30 p.m.) at in Sarasota, FL. Rehearsals begin Feb. 2, 2016); “All producer will run all aspects of this Shepherdstown University, Ctr for •• Seeking—Nick: male, 30-39, all ethnici- Night Strut” (Rehearsals begin March audition. No advanced appointments. Contemporary Art, 92 West Campus ties, Italian-American executive. 15, 2016); “When You Wish” (Rehearsals AEA members seen on first come, first Drive, Room 202, Shepherdstown, WV, Frank: male, 70-79, all ethnicities, his begin Apr. 26, 2016). Black box series serve basis. Actors will also be audi- 25443. A monitor will not be provided. maternal grandfather. Aida: female, includes: “Toxic Avenger” (Michael tioning for Signature Theatre’s upcom- The producer will run all aspects of this 70-79, all ethnicities, his maternal Barnard, dir. Rehearsals begin Oct. 6); ing season at these calls. See separate audition. grandmother. Nunzio: male, 70-79, all “Lady Day” (Rehearsals begin Feb. 23, notice for Signature Theatre season •• For an audition appointment, Equity ethnicities, his paternal grandfather. 2016); and “Avenue Q” (Rehearsals info. Signature Theatre and Arena Stage members email Peggy McKowen at Emma: female, 70-79, all ethnicities, begin May 17, 2016). will also be holding a combined EPA in [email protected]. AEA members his paternal grandmother. Caitlin •• Company: Phoenix Theatre. Staff: NYC on Apr. 17. without appointments seen as time O’Hare: female, 25-34, all ethnicities, Michael Barnard, prod. artistic dir.; •• Prepare a short monologue or a short permits. attractive woman. Robbie Harper, assoc. artistic dir.; Alan song or a one-minute monologue and 16 •• Prepare a two minute contemporary •• Equity Principal Auditions will be held Ruch, resident musical dir.; Pasha bars of a song. Auditions may not monologue. Bring picture and resume. April 22 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (by Yamotahari, casting & company man- exceed two minutes. Accompanist will Note: Characters will probably be dou- appointment; lunch 1-2 p.m.) at Florida agement consultant. be provided. Bring two copies of your bled as detailed below, but these pair- Studio Theatre, 1241 North Palm Ave., •• Season rehearses and performs in headshot and resume. ings are subject to change. Sarasota, FL, 34236. A monitor will not Phoenix, AZ. •• Pays $909/wk. (B+), $836/wk. (B), and •• Pays $700/wk. Equity LORT Rep be provided. The producer will run all •• Seeking—Equity Actors: males & $618/wk. (D). Equity LORT Non-Rep B+, Contract. aspects of this audition. females, 18+, all ethnicities. B & D Contracts. •• For an audition appointment, Equity •• Equity Principal Auditions will be held ‘Grounded’ members call Dana Ernest, Artistic April 24 from 4-8 p.m. (by appointment Artists Repertory Theatre •• Seeking Equity actors for one available Assistant, at (941) 366-9017, ext. 347. only) and from 8-11 p.m. (by appoint- •• Casting principal roles for Artists role in “Grounded.” Synopsis: When an Equity members without appointments ment only; monologues only), April 25 Repertory Theatre’s 2015-16 season. ace fighter pilot becomes unexpectedly seen as time permits. Auditionees from 11 a.m.-8 p.m. (by appointment •• Company: Artists Repertory Theatre. pregnant, she is reassigned to operate should prepare the side that can be only) and April 26 from 11 a.m.-8 p.m. ••Season rehearses Aug. 10, 2015-May 16, military drones from a windowless obtained when scheduling an appoint- (by appointment only) at Phoenix 2016; runs Sept. 8, 2015-June 26, 2016 in trailer outside Las Vegas. By day, she ment. All should bring an updated Theatre, 100 E McDowell Rd., Main Portland, OR. hunts terrorists with her signature feroc- photo and resume to the audition. Stage Rehearsal Hall; Green room, •• Seeking—Principal Roles: males & ity and dexterity. By night, she enjoys a •• Pays: $618/wk. min. Equity LORT Non- holding, Phoenix, AZ, 85032. EPA Rules females, 18+, all ethnicities. quiet family life in American suburbia. Rep Contract. are in effect. A monitor will not be pro- •• Equity Principal Auditions will be held •• Company: InterAct Theatre Company. vided. The producer will run all aspects April 16 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and April 17 Staff: Seth Rozin, producing artistic Penumbra Theatre Season of this audition. from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at Artists Repertory dir.; KC MacMillan, dir.; George Brant, •• Casting the Penumbra Theatre’s 2015- •• For an audition appointment, visit Theatre, 1515 S.W. Morrison, Portland, author. 2016 Season. Season includes “The www.phoenixtheatre.com/ OR, 97205. EPA Rules are in effect. A •• Rehearsals begin Sept. 29; runs Oct. Dutchman” (Amiri Baraka, writer; Lou audition-callback-and-casting-informa- monitor will not be provided. The pro- 23-Nov. 17 (Tues. & Wed. at 7 p.m.; Bellamy, dir. Rehearsals begin Jan. 26, tion. ducer will run all aspects of this Thurs.-Sat. at 8 p.m.; Sun. at 2 p.m.) in 2016; runs Feb. 3-Mar. 27); “The Owl •• For Musical auditions: Prepare 16 bars audition. Philadelphia, PA. Answers” (Adrienne Kennedy, writer; of an up-tempo song; 16 bars of a ballad •• For an audition appointment, submit •• Seeking—Pilot: female, 30-39, all eth- Talvin Wilks, dir. Rehearsals begin Jan. and one to one-and-a-half minute your preferred audition day/time, and nicities, athletic build, 5’’4”” minimum 26, 2016; runs Feb. 3-Mar. 27); and monologue. For Non-Musical (straight pix & resumes to casting@artistsrep. height; ace fighter pilot, wife, and “Sunset Baby” (Dominique Morisseau, play) auditions: Prepare two contrast- org. mother of a baby girl. writer; Lou Bellamy, dir. Rehearsals ing monologues, not to exceed one- •• Prepare two contrasting monologues, •• Equity Principal Auditions will be held begin Mar. 15, 2016; runs Apr. 14-May and-a-half minutes each. not exceeding three minutes total. April 23 from 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. (by 8). •• Note: All parts are currently open for Please see www.artistsrep.org/learn- appointment; lunch 1-2 p.m.) at •• Company: Penumbra Theatre. Staff: all shows of the season. All roles will about-us/work-with-us.aspx for further Adrienne Theatre, 2030 Samsom St., Allen Weeks, coord. have understudies. Actors unable to instructions. Note: Nonunion perform- Philadelphia, PA. A monitor will not be •• Season rehearses and performs in St. attend these calls may submit headshot ers will be eligible for EMC. provided. The producer will run all Paul, MN. and resume to auditions@phoenixthe- •• Pays $518/wk. prev. min. Equity SPT aspects of this audition. •• Seeking—Actors: males & females, 18+, atre.com. For more info, visit www. Contract, pending. •• For an audition appointment, Equity all ethnicities, for the upcoming 2015- phoenixtheatre.com. members email srozin@interactthe- 2016 season. •• Equity LOA/LORT Contract, pending Contemporary American atre.org or call (215) 568-8077. Equity •• Equity Principal Auditions will be held (prev. min. $590/wk.) Theater Festival members without appointments seen April 9 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and April 10 •• Casting the Contemporary American as time permits. from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at Penumbra Purple Rose Theatre Season Theater Festival Season. Season •• Prepare one contemporary monologue Theatre Co., 270 N Kent St., St. Paul, •• Casting the Purple Rose Theatre’s includes “World Builders” (Johnna of no longer than two minutes. Bring MN, 55102. EPA Rules are in effect. A 2015-16 Season. Season includes Adams, writer; Nicole A. Watson, dir.); pix & resumes, stapled together. monitor will not be provided. The pro- “Casting Session in Progress” (Jeff “Everything You Touch” (Sheila •• Pays: $476/wk. Equity SPT Tier 7 ducer will run all aspects of this Daniels, writer. Rehearsals begin Aug. Callaghan, writer; May Adrales, dir.); Contract. Local accommodations and audition. 18; runs Sept. 17-Dec. 19); “The Odd

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Couple” (Neil Simon, writer. Rehearsals •• Seeking—Actor 1: male, 36-49, all eth- and the trouble on his tracks. Set dur- mudgeon. Midwestern. The Old Man: begin Dec. 15; runs Jan. 21-Mar. 26, nicities, plays Holmes, Stapleton, ing the aftermath of John Brown’s Raid, male, 30-49, all ethnicities, has a good 2016); “Gaps in the Fossil Record” (Matt Cecille Stapleton, Mr. Barrymore, Mrs. “Uprising” is a historical drama that heart, but it is buried under a rough Letscher, writer. Rehearsals begin Mar. Barrymore, and Yokel 3. Actor 2: male, challenges our notion of freedom. exterior. He’s not the perfect father by

PLAYS 15; runs Apr. 14-May 28, 2016); 34-49, all ethnicities, plays Watson and •• Company: Horizon Theatre Company. any means; he is happiest when he’s “Mornings at Seven” (Paul Osborn, Yokel 1. Actor 3: male, 30-39, all ethnic- Staff: Lisa Adler, prod.; Thomas W. tinkering in the basement. He usually writer. Rehearsals begin May 17; runs ities, plays Sir Charles Baskerville, Sir Jones II, dir.; Isabel and Moriah Curley- expects the worst, but is secretly a June 16-Sept. 3, 2016). Henry Baskerville, Mortimer, Cabbie, Clay, set design; Mary Parker, lighting dreamer. A devoted husband/father, •• Company: Purple Rose Theatre Co. Yokel 2, and Wise Yokel. design. who loves his family but does not feel Staff: Guy Sanville, artistic dir. •• Equity Principal Auditions will be held •• Rehearsals begin June 15; runs July the need to show it. Actor must be com- •• Season runs in Chelsea, MI. April 21 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (by 17-Aug. 23 at Horizon Theatre in fortable working with kids; high bari-

MUSICALS ••Seeking—All Roles: males & females, appointment; lunch, 1-2 p.m.) at Florida Atlanta, GA. tone or tenor, must sing to a high G. 18+, all ethnicities. Studio Theatre, 1241 N. Palm Ave., •• Seeking—Ossie: male, 30-39, African Mother: female, 30-49, all ethnicities, •• Equity Principal Auditions will be held Sarasota, FL, 34236. A monitor will not American, charming with an intellec- more in charge than she would ever let April 27 from 11 a.m.-9 p.m. (by appt.; be provided. The producer will run all tual swagger, he is a fugitive partici- anyone know. Warm but tough. Strong breaks, 3-3:30 p.m. and 7-7:30 p.m.) and aspects of this audition. pant in John Brown’s Raid. Born free in willed, straight forward, no nonsense, April 28 from 11 a.m.-9 p.m. (by appt.; •• For an audition appointment, Equity Pennsylvania. Charlie Pick: male, likable, midwestern; a kind of every- breaks, 3-3:30 p.m. and 7-7:30 p.m.) at Members call Dana Ernest, artistic asst. 50-69, Caucasian, African American, a mom; contemporary mezzo with a Purple Rose Theatre, 137 Park St., at (941) 366-9017, ext. 347. Equity respected barber for the white commu- strong mix, sings low G to high Db. Miss Chelsea, MI, 48118. EPA rules are in Members without appointments seen nity, he’s a wearied voice of reason and Shields: female, 25-49, all ethnicities, effect. A monitor will not be provided. as time permits. Bring pix & resumes, a founder of this free black community. Ralphie’s elementary school teacher. The producer will run all aspects of this stapled together. Auditioners should Lottie: female, 50-59, African Perhaps a little boring looking at first – audition. prepare the side that can be obtained American, heavily burdened by the ah but underneath! Great with comedy. •• For an audition appointment, call (734) when scheduling an appointment. shroud of fear when it comes to deci- Character woman. An actress with a 433-7782 after 10 a.m. •• Pays: $618/wk. min. Equity LORT Non- sion-making. She is the senior citizen of flexible voice who is comfortable sing- •• Prepare a one-minute comedic mono- Rep Contract. the community whose freedom was ing both legit and contemporary logue and bring a current headshot and purchased by her father fifteen years Broadway. Great mover and comfort- resume stapled together to your audi- The House Theatre of Chicago ago. Doubles as Miss Ellen Mary: a able with tap; fierce belter and vocal tion. If you will be late or need to cancel Season Philadelphia innkeeper and stylist, soprano 1. your audition appointment, call our •• Casting the House Theatre of Chicago’s Underground Railroad station agent. •• Seeking submissions from IL. business office at (734) 433-7782. 2015-16 season. All shows at The House Whistle: male, 40-49, Caucasian, works ••Email pix & resumes to kayleeo@para- •• Pays $489/wk. Equity SPT 8 Contract. are original works which contain a for the Jamieson’s as the sharecropping mountarts.com. Submission deadline is great deal of physicality and spectacle. community’s overseer. Doubles as May 8. Note: No children at this time. TexARTS 2015-16 Season •• Company: The House Theatre of Hopper: a venerable, Philadelphia law- •• Pays $658/wk. Equity LOA to COST •• Seeking actors for TexARTS 2015-16 Chicago. Staff: Nathan Allen, artistic yer and abolitionist. Contract. Season. Season includes “Ring of Fire” dir.; Marika Mashburn, casting dir. •• Equity Principal Auditions will be held (Sarah Gay, dir. Rehearsals begin June •• Season rehearses and performs in April 13 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at Horizon ‘Hairspray’ 29; runs July 17-26); “Guys and Dolls” Chicago, IL. Theatre Company, 1083 Austin Ave. NE, •• Casting “Hairspray.” (Kasey RT Graham, dir. Rehearsals •• Seeking—Actors, Singers, and Dancer/ Atlanta, GA, 30307. A monitor will not ••Company: Paramount Theatre. Staff: begin July 27; runs Aug. 14-23); “Steel Movers: males & females, 18+, all eth- be provided. The producer will run all Jim Corti, dir.; Trent Stork, assist. to the Magnolias” (Jarret Mallon, dir. nicities, for the upcoming season. aspects of this audition. artistic dir.; Amber Mak, dir.-choreo.; Rehearsals begin Sept. 28; runs Oct. •• Equity Principal Auditions will be held •• For an audition appointment, submit Ericka Mac, assist. dir.-choreo.; Tom 16-25); “And Then There Were None” April 29 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (lunch, 1-2 pix & resumes to kelly@horizontheatre. Vendafreddo, music dir.; Kaylee Oost, (Rehearsals begin Jan. 25; runs Feb. p.m.), April 30 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. com. company mgr. 12-21, 2016). (lunch, 1-2 p.m.) and May 1 from 10 •• Sides will be provided. If you have not •• Rehearsals begin Dec. 28; runs Jan. 20, •• Company: TexARTS. Staff: Darren a.m.-5 p.m. (lunch, 1-2 p.m.) at AEA been seen at Horizon before, also pre- 2016-Feb. 21, 2016 in Aurora, IL. Gibson, artistic dir.; Jarret Mallon, Chicago, 557 W. Randolph St., 1st fl pare a contemporary dramatic mono- •• Seeking—Tracy Turnblad: female, 18+, exec. dir. Member Center, Chicago, IL, 60661. logue. Bring two photos and resumes. all ethnicities, outgoing, unstoppable, •• Runs in Austin, TX. EPA Rules are in effect. A monitor will Note: Particularly interested in seeing contagious energy, lovable, spirited ••Seeking—All Roles: males & females, be provided. AEA actors who are new to Atlanta or personality, loves to dance. A curvy” 18+, all ethnicities. •• For an audition appointment, Equity who have Atlanta housing and are able teenager who dreams of fame and •• Auditions will be held by appt. April 12 members call (312) 641-0406, 9:30 a.m.- to work as local jobbers. For more info, fights to racially integrate The Corny from 3-10 p.m. and April 13 from 9 12:30 p.m. or 3-4:30 p.m. beginning Apr. visit www.horizontheatre.com. Collins Show. Girls of all shapes and a.m.-4 p.m. at TexARTS, 2300 Lohmans 22. Note: Performers of all ethnic and •• Pays $430/wk. Housing is not provided sizes will be considered for this role; Spur, Suite 160, Austin, TX, 78734. EPA racial backgrounds are encouraged to for out-of-town actors. Equity SPT Tier mezzo, belt. Edna Turnblad: male, 18+, rules are in effect. A monitor will not be attend. 6 Contract. all ethnicities, Tracy’s kind, plus-sized provided. The producer will run all •• Visit thehousetheatre.com/aboutus/ mother, runs a laundry business out of aspects of this audition. workwithus and scroll down to the her home. A working class, devoted, •• For an audition appointment, email Casting heading and click on loving housewife with dreams of her [email protected]. “Download EPA Monologues Here” to own; sincere. Amber Von Tussle: •• Prepare a 16-32 bars of a ballad and choose a piece from an original House MUSICALS female, 18+, all ethnicities, bratty, self- 16-32 bars of an up-tempo in the style of production. Prepare a one- to two-min- ish resident princess of The Corny the shows. Bring sheet music in the ute cutting. Bring headshot and ‘A Christmas Story: the Musical’ Collins Show, despite her lack of talent; appropriate key. An accompanist will resume. Note: Artists are often •• Casting strong actors and singers of all willing to do anything to win the Miss be provided. To be considered for the required to sing, dance, perform pup- genders, ethnicities, and types for “A Teenage Hairspray pageant; female plays, prepare a two-minute mono- petry, participate in scene changes, Christmas Story: the Musical.” soprano. Velma Von Tussle: female, logue. For more info, visit www.tex- play live music, and learn and execute •• Company: Paramount Theatre. Staff: 18+, all ethnicities, a former beauty arts.org. extensive choreography and stage com- Jim Corti, artistic dir.; Nick Bowling, queen, Amber’s mother, and producer •• Pays $229/wk. Equity SPT 1 Contract. bat, for the purposes of amazing feats dir.; Trent Stork, assistant dir.; Tom of the local TV teen dance show; of storytelling. At The House, we focus Vendafreddo, music dir.; Rhett Guter, upscale, attractive, prejudiced snob ‘The Hound of the on storytelling. Feel free to utilize any choreo.; Kaylee Oost, company who always wants her daughter in the Baskervilles,’ Sarasota of the above methods or your own manager. spotlight; funny, biting, manipulative; •• Casting “The Hound of the method of storytelling in your audition. •• Rehearses Oct. 25-Nov. 1; runs Nov. 25, mezzo belt. Penny Pingleton: female, Baskervilles.” •• Pays $181.50/wk. Equity CAT Tier N 2015-Jan. 3, 2016 in Aurora, IL. 18+, all ethnicities, Tracy’s slightly •• Company: Florida Studio Theatre. Contract. •• Seeking—Jean Shepherd/Narrator: dorky, devoted, neurotic and perky best Staff: Gavin Cameron-Webb, dir.; male, 40-55, all ethnicities, a charis- friend; female mezzo, belt. Link Larkin: Richard Hopkins, artistic dir.; by Steven ‘Uprising’ matic storyteller with a dynamic speak- male, 18+, all ethnicities, a teenage Canny & John Nicholson; James •• Casting a world premiere, “Uprising,” ing voice, who can draw an audience in heartthrob and one of The Corny Ashford, casting & hiring coord. by Gabrielle Fulton. Synopsis: When Sal to the world of the play. Radio person- Collins Show Council Members who •• Rehearsals begin June 9; opens July 1; discovers a hypnotic revolutionary hid- ality. He (like his younger self) has a falls in love with Tracy; male second closes Aug. 2, 2015 (with a possible ing in the brush, her life is turned twinkle in his eye. An actor with pres- tenor/baritone. Motormouth Maybelle: extension) in Sarasota, FL. upside down by his strong affection ence and spark. A good-natured cur- males & females, 18+, African

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American, the owner of a downtown good sense of movement in heels. reckoned with; she is full of hope when record shop and a host on The Corny Yitzhak: female, 25-40, all ethnicities, things look bleak, and also inspires the Collins Show; self-described as “big, Hedwig’s Croatian male husband and Banks family, through magic and com- blonde and beautiful. Seaweed and roadie/back-up singer. Hedwig’s vocal AUDITION mon sense, to remember the need for Little Inez’s mother; powerful and sparring partner - theirs is an emo- compassion and appreciation; must be inspiring, with an infectious, brassy tional and at times abusive relation- an excellent singer/actor; must dance personality; female alto or male coun- ship. The actress playing Yitzhak HIGHLIGHTS very well/musical theater style; must ter tenor, or second tenor/baritone. should be believable as a butch male SOUTHEAST not be afraid of heights. Bert: male, Seaweed J. Stubbs: male, 18+, African but one that chafes at the bonds of tra- Fri. Apr. 10 25-35, all ethnicities, baritone; a one- American, great, hip dancer; cool, ditional masculinity and longs to ‘Candy Drop Girls’ man band, sidewalk artist, chimney attractive, street smart, goodhearted. explore his feminine, creative side. sweep, kite salesman, and friend to BAA, Nat’l Audition Tour (also 4/11)

Son of Motormouth Maybelle who Very strong singer with rock and roll Mary Poppins; he is charming and char- MUSICALS becomes Penny’s boyfriend; male vibe. Wide vocal range a must (high WDW Conventions/Spec. Events ismatic; he also serves as a narrator to tenor. Wilbur Turnblad: male, 18+, all belt to a G). Must have a convincing the story; must be a strong actor; must ethnicities, Tracy’s goofy father; owns Balkan accent. Should be able play Sat. Apr. 11 dance extremely well/musical theater/ the Har-De-Har Hut joke shop and is basic percussion instruments - tambou- tap styles; must not be afraid of still madly in love with his wife, Edna; rine; maracas. Univison’s ‘La Banda’ heights. George Banks: male, 35-45, all a working class inventor with a child- •• Equity Principal Auditions will be held ‘Macho’ (also 4/12) ethnicities, baritone; head of the Banks like sense of discovery; male baritone. April 13 from 5-10 p.m. and April 14 ‘Who Knows Who’ household, he is a bank manager who Corny Collins: male, 13-19, all ethnici- from 5-7 p.m. at Kalita Humphreys tries to be a good provider for his fam- ties, host of the local TV teen dance Theater, 3636 Turtle Creek Blvd, Dallas, ily, but often forgets to be a good father show; charming, engaging, smooth; TX, 75219. EPA Rules are in effect. A Sun. Apr. 12 and husband; should be comfortable male tenor. Little Inez: female, 18+, monitor will not be provided. The pro- Asolo Repertory Theatre (also 4/13) with movement. Winifred Banks: African American, Seaweed’s younger ducer will run all aspects of this audi- female, 34-40, all ethnicities, mezzo; sister, who tries to audition for The tion. Free parking lot at theater. Check Jane and Michael’s loving yet dis- Corny Collins Show but is turned away in at theater lobby. Mon. Apr. 13 tracted mother who is desperate to because she is black; spunky, tough, •• For an audition appointment, call (214) ‘The Dapper Dans’ impress Mary and have her stay; she is a streetwise, outgoing, older than her 219-2718, 1-6 p.m., Tue.-Fri. ‘Uprising’ former actress who is very busy trying years; high mezzo belt. Female •• Bring two headshots and resumes at to live up to her husband’s societal and Authority Figure: female, 18+, all eth- auditions, along with sheet music in the lifestyle expectations; should be com- nicities, the Matron guarding The Big correct key. An accompanist will be Tue. Apr. 14 fortable with movement. Jane Banks: Dollhouse, the Gym Teacher, and Prudy provided. Prepare 16 bars of two con- Orlando Shakespeare (also 4/15) female, 10-12, all ethnicities, girl Pingleton: Penny’s overprotective and trasting Rock musical selections that soprano; bright, exuberant, and willful; often close-minded mother. Male show off vocal range, musicianship, she is inclined to snobbishness; Mary Authority Figure: male, 18+, all ethnici- and versatility. Note: Hiring local actors Wed. Apr. 15 looks to teach her respect and humility, ties, one actor plays various zany roles only. For more info, visit www.uptown- Maltz Jupiter Theatre Season while fostering her independent spirit; including a nervous businessman; a players.org. should be comfortable with movement. condescending high school principal; a •• Previous pay $300/wk. min. Equity Michael Banks: male, 8-10, all ethnici- flamboyant fashion boutique owner; a Agreement Pending. For the full auditions calendar, ties, boy soprano; the Banks’ young, cop; and a corrupt prison guard. The visit backstage.com/auditions precocious son whose poor behavior Dynamites: female, 3+, African Maltz Jupiter Theatre, 2015- has brought on the need for Mary American, three sassy singers inspired 2016 Season Poppins; she looks to teach him gener- by the Supremes. Council Kids: males & •• Seeking Equity actors and actor/sing- osity and manners, while encouraging females, 18+, all ethnicities, dancers on ers for various roles and ensemble in The producer will run all aspects of this his childlike imagination; should be the Corny Collins show. Ensemble: Maltz Jupiter Theatre’s upcoming 2015- audition. comfortable with movement. Mrs. males & females, 18+, all ethnicities, 16 season. Season includes: “The •• Send submissions to rblavatnik@jupi- Brill: female, 40-59, all ethnicities, students, special ed kids, hookers, Mousetrap” (Peter Amster, dir.; Agatha tertheatre.org. alto; the Banks’ direct and exasperated beatnick chick, guard, etc . Christie, writer. Rehearsals begin Oct. •• For an audition appointment, Equity cook/housekeeper who rules the •• Seeking submissions from IL. 6; runs Oct. 29-Nov. 8); “Billy Elliot The members email Rachel Blavatnik, kitchen with an iron fist; should be ••For consideration, email to kayleeo@ Musical” (Lee Hall, book; Matt Lenz, Associate Producer, at rblavatnik@jupi- comfortable with movement. paramountarts.com or mail pictures dir.; Greg Graham, choreo.; Elton John, tertheatre.org or call (561) 972-6120. Robertson Ay: male, 20-34, all ethnici- and resumes to Kaylee Oost, 8 E. Galena music; Lee Hall, lyrics; based on the •• Prepare two brief contrasting musical ties, tenor; the Banks’ clumsy, yet Blvd., Ste. 230, Aurora, IL 60506. film “Billy Elliot” written by Lee Hall. theater songs (up-tempo and ballad) good-hearted footman who has a little Submissions deadline is May 5. Rehearsals begin Nov. 9; runs Dec. and a one-minute monologue or two trouble following directions; physical •• Note: Seeking strong male and female 3-20); “The Will Rogers Follies” (Mark contrasting monologues. If singing, comedy a plus; dance a plus. Miss actors/singers for character roles and Martino, dir.; Shea Sullivan, choreo.; bring sheet music. An accompanist will Andrew: female, 40-59, all ethnicities, young looking adults to play teenagers Peter Stone, book; Cy Coleman, music; be provided. Bring pix & resumes, sta- soprano with alto belt; George Banks’ on the Corny Collins Show. Full Betty Comden and Adolph Green, lyr- pled together. formidable-looking childhood nanny; Company must move well. No children ics. Rehearsals begin Dec. 21, 2015; runs •• Pays: $836/wk. min. Equity LORT Non- she is cruel, terrifying, and demanding at this time. Jan. 14-31, 2016); “Frost/Nixon” (J. Rep B Contract. to the entire Banks household; this role •• Pays $658/wk. Equity LOA to COST Barry Lewis, dir.; Peter Morgan, dir. may double with the Bird Woman or Contract. Rehearsals begin Jan. 19; runs Feb. ‘Mary Poppins’ other small role; should be comfortable 11-21); and “Kiss Me, Kate” (Peter Flynn, •• Casting Equity actor/singer/dancers with movement. Bird Woman: female, ‘Hedwig and the Angry Inch’ dir.; Marcos Santana, choreo.; Sam and for various roles and ensemble in 45-60, all ethnicities, alto; the old, wiz- •• Casting “Hedwig and the Angry Inch,” Bella Spewack, book; Cole Porter, “Mary Poppins.” Theater states: ened, and solemn woman who sits out- with music & lyrics by Stephen Trask music-lyrics. Rehearsals begin Feb. 16; “Colorful casting has been a WFT pol- side St. Paul’s Cathedral selling bags of and book by John Cameron Mitchell. runs Mar. 10-27). icy for 35 years.” crumbs for the pigeons; her presence •• Company: Uptown Players. Staff: •• Company: Maltz Jupiter Theatre. Staff: •• Company: Wheelock Family Theatre. helps Mary teach the children to look Jeremy Dumont, dir.; Scott Eckert, Rachel Blavatnik, assoc. prod.-com- Staff: Richard M. Sherman, Robert B. past someone’s exterior in order to see music dir. pany mgr.-casting rep.; Andrew Kato, Sherman, original music-lyrics; Julian his or her true beauty; this role may •• Rehearsals begin early August; runs producing artistic dir. Fellowes, book; George Stiles, Anthony double with Miss Andrew or other Aug. 28-Sept. 9 at the Kalita Humphreys •• Season rehearses and runs in Jupiter, Drewe, new songs and additional small role; should be comfortable with Theater in Dallas, TX. FL. music-lyrics; Cameron Mackintosh, co- movement. Admiral Boom/Bank •• Seeking—Hedwig: male, 25-40, all eth- •• Seeking—Equity Actors: males & creator; Russell Garrett, dir.-choreo.; Chairman: male, 50-60, all ethnicities, nicities, born Hansel Schmidt, has a sex females, 18+, all ethnicities. Equity Matthew Stern, musical dir.; Shelley baritone. Admiral Boom: The Banks’ change operation to escape communist Actor/Singers: males & females, 18+, all Bolman, casting dir. jolly and friendly neighbor whose East Berlin to come to America where ethnicities. •• Rehearsals begin Jan. 5, 2016; runs house is shaped like a great ship. Bank she eventually becomes a rock singer. •• Equity Principal Auditions will be held Jan. 29-Feb. 28 in Boston, MA. Chairman: George’s intimidating yet Very strong singer with rock and roll April 15 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (by •• Seeking—Mary Poppins: female, 25-35, ultimately appreciative boss; should be vibe. Wide vocal range a must. Should appointment) at Maltz Jupiter Theatre, all ethnicities, mezzo with strong top; comfortable with movement. Mrs. be able to ad lib with the audience 1001 East Indiantown Rd., Jupiter, FL, as Jane and Michael’s new nanny, she is Corry: female, 40+, all ethnicities, gre- throughout the show. Needs to have a 33477. 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runs the “Talking Shop””where people young Berry Gordy, Stevie Wonder and Theatrical Outfit 2015-16 15-25, all ethnicities, the Jets’ girls. come to buy conversations; she knew Michael Jackson; must sing like Season Rosalia, Consuelo, Teresita, and George Banks when he was a boy; Michael Jackson ala “I Want You Back.” •• Seeking actors for Theatrical Outfit’s Francisca: female, 15-25, all ethnicities, should be comfortable with movement. •• Equity Principal Auditions will be held 2015-16 Season. Season includes “The Puerto Rican, the Sharks’ girls. Doc: Nelius: male, 20-29, all ethnicities, the April 18 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (lunch, Light in the Piazza,” (Richard Garner, male, 40-59, all ethnicities, owner of epitome of male beauty; he is a statue 1:30-2:30 p.m.) at AEA Chicago, 557 W. dir.; Greg Sudmeier, music. Rehearsals the local drug store, supports Tony in the park come to life; strong ballet Randolph St., 1st fl. Member Center, begin Mar. 22; runs Apr. 14-May 29); “R. leaving the Jets. Schrank: male, 40-59, training--will also be part of the male Chicago, IL, 60661. EPA rules are in Buckminster Fuller: The History (and all ethnicities, a racist New York City ensemble (see below for breakdown). effect. A monitor will be provided. Mystery) of The Universe” (David de detective. Krupke: male, 30-49, all eth- Male Ensemble: male, 18-35, all ethnic- •• For an audition appointment, Equity Vries, dir. Rehearsals begin Sept. 15; nicities, New York City police officer. ities, to play Late teens-35; the men will members call (312) 641-0406, 9:30 a.m.- runs Oct. 10-25); “A Little Princess” Glad Hand: male, 30-49, all ethnicities,

MUSICALS play a variety of roles, including the 12:30 p.m. or 3-4:30 p.m. beginning Apr. (Mira Hirsch, dir. Greg Sudmeier, the inept chaperone of the dance. Park Keeper, Von Hussler, Northbrook, 13. music. Rehearsals begin Nov. 10; runs •• Seeking submissions from IL. and others, as well as dance and sing; •• Prepare 16 bars of a Motown song that Dec. 3-27). ••For consideration, email pix & strong, athletic, trained musical theater shows range. Bring sheet music in your •• Company: Theatrical Outfit. Staff: resumes to kayleeo@paramountarts. dancers and singers proficient in tap key; an accompanist will be provided. Tom Key, artistic dir.; Lee Foster, man- com. Submission deadline is Apr. 28. and musical theater dance; acro a plus. Bring a photo/resume stapled together. aging dir.; Clifton Guterman, casting Note: Experience with stage combat is a Female Ensemble: female, 18-35, all •• Pays $1,861/wk. Equity Production dir. plus. Actors of all ages, types and eth- ethnicities, to play late teens-35; the (League) Contract. •• Season runs in Atlanta, GA. nicities strongly encouraged to attend. women will play a variety of roles, ••Seeking—Equity Actor/Singers: males •• Pays $658/wk. Equity LOA to COST including Katie Nanna, Miss Lark, Miss ‘Oklahoma!’ & females, 16+, all ethnicities. Contracts. Smythe, and others, as well as dance •• Casting “Oklahoma!” a musical. •• Equity Principal Auditions will be held and sing; strong, athletic, trained musi- ••Company: Paramount Theatre. April 20 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (accompa- ‘Wonderful Town’ cal theater dancers and singers profi- ••Rehearsals begin Aug. 24; runs Sept. nist provided; lunch, 1-2 p.m.) and April •• Casting “Wonderful Town.” cient in tap (the female ensemble dance 16-Oct. 18 in Aurora, IL. 21 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (lunch, 1-2 p.m.) ••Company: Reagle Music Theatre of as chimney sweeps in “Step in Time”) •• Seeking—Curly: male, 20-29, all eth- at Theatrical Outfit, Balzer Theatre @ Greater Boston. Staff: Joseph Fields & and musical theater dance; acro a plus. nicities, a cattle rancher; his macho Herren’s, 84 Luckie Street NW, Atlanta, Jerome Chodorov, book (based on the Additional Children: male, 8-12, all swagger is his worst enemy in getting GA.A monitor will not be provided. The play “My Sister Eileen”); Leonard ethnicities, theater is planning to cast to Laurey, his true love. Laurey: producer will run all aspects of this Bernstein, music; Betty Comden & an additional young boy and girl in the female, 20-29, all ethnicities, a girl audition. Adolf Green, lyrics; Robert J. Eagle, ensemble who will also cover Michael with a defiant streak; though she’s •• For an audition appointment, Equity prod. artistic dir.; David Hugo, dir,; Dan and Jane (see above). very in love with Curly, she resists his actors email auditions@theatricalout- Rodriguez, mus. dir.; Eileen Grace, •• Equity Principal Auditions will be held charms. Will Parker: male, 20-29, all fit.org (preferred) or call T.O. Casting at choreo. April 20 from 4-11 p.m. (Equity ethnicities, expert roper and cattle- (678) 528.1501. •• Rehearsals begin July 21; runs Aug. Principal/Chorus Auditions by appoint- man; good natured, not too bright, and •• Prepare two contrasting monologues, 6-16 in Waltham, MA. ment) at Wheelock Family Theatre, 180 continually frustrated by Ado Annie’s one monologue and 16 bars of a song •• Seeking—Robert Baker: male, 18+, all The Riverway, Boston, MA. A monitor dalliances; rope tricks a plus. Ado from the Broadway/musical theatre ethnicities, Editor at the Manhatter; will not be provided. The producer will Annie: female, 17-29, all ethnicities, a canon, or one full song from the baritone, range: G2-G#4. Wreck: male, run all aspects of this audition. spitfire awakened to the pleasures of Broadway/musical theatre canon. 18+, all ethnicities, former college •• For an audition appointment, Equity romance; enjoys being desired but is Auditions should not exceed three min- football player; baritone, range: members click on the link below: http:// ultimately a young woman of good utes total. Accompanist provided on A2-E4. Frank Lippencott: male, 18+, www.signupgenius.com/ morals, always finding herself Apr. 20 only. all ethnicities, manager of the drug go/20f0b49aaac2aa1f94-equity. Equity exposed to temptation. Jud Fry: male, •• Pays $417/wk. Equity SPT Contract. store; a bit nerdy; romantically pur- members without appointments will be 25-39, all ethnicities, a dark, disturbed, sues Eileen; tenor, range: D3-F4. seen throughout the audition day, as restless farm hand; his intense and ‘West Side Story’ Speedy Valenti: male, 18+, all ethnici- time permits. crude manner keeps him a loner •• Seeking strong male and female actors ties, proprietor of the Village Vortex; •• Prepare 32 bars (60 seconds) of a tradi- despite his passionate yearning for and singers for “West Side Story.” speaking role. Officer John Lonigan: tional musical theater song, preferably Laurey. Aunt Eller: female, 40-59, all •• Company: Paramount Theatre. male, 18+, all ethnicities, neighbor- in the style of the show (singers are ethnicities, Laurey’s wise, older, aunt; ••Rehearsal begin Feb. 8; runs Mar. hood cop; soloist in “Darlin’’Eileen”; welcome to sing selections from “Mary has a bounce in her step that no one 16-Apr. 24, 2016 in Aurora, IL. tenor, range: F3-G4. Chick Clark: Poppins” the stage musical, not the can keep up with. Ali Hakim: male, •• Seeking—Tony: male, 20-29, all ethnic- male, 18+, all ethnicities, newspaper- film). Bring sheet music in the correct 18+, Middle Eastern, Ethnically ities, Italian American, former gang man; tenor, range: D3-D4. Mr. key; an accompanist will be provided. Ambiguous / Mixed Race, traveling leader of the Jets who falls in love with Appopolous: male, 18+, all ethnicities, Bring pix & resumes, stapled together. salesman with a charm of his own Maria at first sight. Maria: female, modern painter, Ruth and Eileen’s Because of the choreographic needs of which certainly works on Ado Annie; 15-25, all ethnicities, Puerto-Rican, has landlord; speaking role. Ensemble: the show, most actors considered for he could sell you anything; comic an independent streak and falls in love males & females, 18+, all ethnicities, the show will be asked to attend the chops required. Gertie Cummings: with Tony aware of all the dangers their other named parts and soloists will be dance call the following night, Apr. 21, female, 20-29, all ethnicities, self- passion incurs. Anita: female, 25-35, all played by the singing and dancing from 6-11 p.m. Callbacks will be Apr. 27, absorbed, with an abrasive bray; a jeal- ethnicities, Puerto-Rican. A spitfire ensemble. from 5-11 p.m. These will be held at the ous type who thinks she’s better than who is in love with Maria’s brother, •• Equity Principal Auditions will be held same location. everyone; has her eye on Curley. Bernardo. Bernardo: male, 25-35, all April 18 from 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. (by •• Salary level: approx. $385/wk. Equity Andrew Carnes: male, 40-59, all eth- ethnicities, Puerto-Rican, gang leader appointment; singing auditions; lunch, LOA. No housing available. nicities, Ado Annie’s over-protective of the Sharks. Dangerous and hot- 11:30 a.m.-12 p.m.) and from 7:30-10 father; imposes his moral code on any headed. Riff: male, 15-25, all ethnici- p.m. (by appointment; dance auditions) ‘Motown the Musical’ man who comes within the sight of ties, proud Leader of the Jets. Action: (Equity Chorus Calls) at Reagle Music •• Seeking replacement and understudy Ado Annie. Cord Elam: male, 30-49, all male, 20-29, all ethnicities, hot blooded Theatre, 617 Lexington St., Waltham, roles for “Motown the Musical.” ethnicities, a cowman. Ike, Fred, Slim, and ready to fight at any time. Chino: MA. A monitor will not be provided. •• Company: Bespoke Theatricals. Staff: Mike, Joe, Sam, George: male, 18-39, male, 20-29, all ethnicities, Puerto- The producer will run all aspects of this Kevin McCollum, Doug Morris, Berry all ethnicities, cattlemen and farmers; Rican, in love with Maria and a loyal audition. Gordy, prods.; Charles Randolph- singing and dancing ensemble. Ellen, Shark. Anybodys: female, 15-25, all eth- •• For an audition appointment, Equity Wright, dir.; Ethan Popp, music; Kate, Sylvie, Armina, Aggie, Anida, nicities, a tomboy misfit who wants to Members email angela@reaglemusic- Patricia Wilcox and Warren Adams, Jane: female, 18-39, all ethnicities, be a Jet. a-rab, Baby John, Snowboy, theatre.org or call (781) 216-8529. choreos.; Bethany Knox (Telsey + Co.), prairie women and farmers; singing Big Deal, Diesel, Gee-tar, and Appointment sign-ups will close Apr. 17 casting dir. and dancing ensemble. Mouthpiece: male, 15-25, all ethnicities, at 3 p.m. •• Runs in NYC. •• Seeking submissions from IL. tough, street wise, very territorial •• Prepare and bring sheet music in the ••Seeking—Berry Gordy: male, 18-50, ••For consideration, email pictures and members of the Jets. Singing and danc- style of the show that best showcases African American. Diana Ross: female, resumes to kayleeo@paramountarts. ing ensemble. Pepe, Indio, Luis, your acting ability and vocal range. 18-39, African American. Smokey com or mail to Kaylee Oost, 8 E. Galena Anxious, Nibbles, Juano, and Toro: Equity members will have a minimum Robinson: male, 18+, African American. Blvd., Suite 230, Aurora, IL 60506. male, 15-25, all ethnicities, Puerto of two minutes. Singers, prepare to also Marvin Gaye: male, 18-39, all ethnici- Submissions deadline is Apr. 14. Rican, members of the Sharks in a turf dance at the dance call that evening ties. Little Berry/Stevie/Michael: male, •• Pays $658/wk. Equity LOA to COST war with the Jets. Graziella, Velma, starting at 7:30 p.m. Bring two copies of 8-15, African American, doubles as Contract. Minnie, Clarice, and Pauline: female, your pix & resumes, stapled together.

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Note: The roles of Ruth Sherwood and (males) at Phoenix Theatre, 100 E dangerous and hot-headed. Riff: male, •• Company: Caballero Casting, Route Eileen Sherwood have already been McDowell Rd., Main Stage Rehearsal 17-29, all ethnicities, proud leader of the One Films, Larger Than Life cast. Hall; Green room, holding, Phoenix, Jets. Action: male, 20-29, all ethnicities, Productions. Staff: Gary Ross, writer/ •• Pays: $560/wk. Equity LOA Contract. AZ, 85032. Chorus rules are in effect. A hot blooded and ready to fight at any dir.; Jon Kilik, co-prod. monitor will not be provided. The pro- time. Chino: male, 20-29, all ethnicities, •• Shoots Apr. 13, in Paradis, LA. ducer will run all aspects of this Puerto-Rican; in love with Maria and a ••Seeking—Deserters: male, 18-39, audition. loyal Shark. Anybodys: female, 20-29, African American, soldier types, cast- •• Come dressed to dance. For more info, all ethnicities, tomboy misfit who wants ing new faces that haven’t worked on CHORUS CALLS visit www.phoenixtheatre.com. to be a Jet. Arab, Baby John, Snowboy, this production, must have facial hair •• Note: All parts are currently open for Big Deal, Diesel, Gee-tar, Mouthpiece: and grown out hair on head, no braces, ‘Motown the Musical’ all shows of the season. All roles will male, 16-29, all ethnicities, tough, street gold teeth or fresh hair cuts, not larger

•• Seeking dancers for replacement and have understudies. Actors unable to wise, very territorial members of the than 200lbs and not taller than 6’2”, MUSICALS understudy roles for “Motown the attend these calls may submit headshot Jets; singing and dancing ensemble. please note if you have experience Musical.” and resume to auditions@phoenixthe- Pepe, Indio, Luis, Anxious, Nibbles, hunting, do not submit if you do not •• Company: Bespoke Theatricals. Staff: atre.com. Juano, Toro: male, 16-29, all ethnicities, have reliable transportation, must be Kevin McCollum, Doug Morris, Berry •• Equity LOA/LORT Contract, pending Puerto Rican; members of the Sharks in comfortable working in a swamp Gordy, prods.; Charles Randolph- (prev. min. $590/wk.) a turf war with the Jets. Graziela, Velma, atmosphere. Wright, dir.; Ethan Popp, music; Minnie, Clarice, Pauline: female, 16-29, •• Seeking submissions from LA. Patricia Wilcox and Warren Adams, SpeakEasy Stage Co. Season all ethnicities, the Jets’ girls. Rosalia, ••Send submissions to fsojcasting@ choreos.; Bethany Knox (Telsey + Co.), •• Seeking singers and actors for the Consuelo, Teresita, Francisca: female, gmail.com. casting dir. SpeakEasy Stage Co. 2015-16 Season. 16-29, all ethnicities, Puerto-Rican; •• Some pay. FILM •• Runs in NYC. Musical season includes “Violet” (Paul Sharks’ girls. Doc: male, 40-59, all eth- ••Seeking—Female Ensemble: female, Daigneault, dir. Rehearses Dec. 7, 2015- nicities, owner of the local drug store; ‘Keeping Up With Jones’ 18-49, African American, to play vari- Jan. 8, 2016; runs Jan. 9-Feb. 6,); supports Tony leaving the Jets. Schrank: •• Casting background for the feature ous roles; must be attractive and char- “Dogfight: (Benj Pasek & Justin Paul, male, 40-60, all ethnicities, racist New film, “Keeping Up with Jones,” starring ismatic; seeking dancers with strong music; Paul Daigneault, dir. Rehearses York City detective. Krupke: male, Zach Galifianakis and Jon Hamm. technique and versatility who sing and Apr. 11-May 6; runs May 7-June 4). 30-49, all ethnicities, New York City Project description: “A suburban couple embody the style of this time period. •• Company: SpeakEasy Stage Company. police officer. Glad Hand: male, 30-49, becomes suspicious of their new hot Male Ensemble: male, 18-49, Staff: Paul Daigneault, prod. artistic all ethnicities, inept chaperone of the neighbors.” Caucasian, African American, to play dir.; Paul Melone, prod. mgr. dance. •• Company: Fox 2000 Pictures, Extras the Temptations, Mickey Stevenson, •• Season runs in Boston, MA. •• Equity Chorus Calls will be held April Casting Atlanta. Staff: Greg Mottola Norman Whitfield, Brian Holland, ••Seeking—Equity Actor/Singers: males 28 from 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. (male danc- (“Superbad”), dir. Eddie Holland, Lamont Dozier and oth- & females, 18+, all ethnicities. ers; sign-up, 9:30 a.m.; lunch, 1:30-2:30 •• Shoots April in Atlanta, GA. ers; must be attractive and charismatic; •• Equity Chorus Calls will be held April p.m.) and from 2:30-6 p.m. (female ••Seeking—Office Workers: males & seeking dancers with strong technique 16 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (lunch, 12-1 p.m.) dancers; sign-up, 2:00 p.m.) at Lou females, 21-65, all ethnicities, clean cut and versatility who sing and embody at Calderwood Theatre Pavilion, 527 Conte Dance Studio @ Hubbard St. executive types, administrative, sup- the style of this time period. Tremont St., Boston, MA. Chorus rules Dance Ctr, 1147 West Jackson, Studio C, port staff types and engineers. •• Equity Chorus Calls will be held April are in effect. A monitor will not be pro- Chicago, IL, 60661. Chorus rules are in Bartender: male, 25-49, all ethnicities, 16 at 10 a.m. (female dancers; sign-up, vided. The producer will run all aspects effect. A monitor will be provided. experienced bartender. Super Thin 9:30 a.m.) and at 2 p.m. (male dancers; of this audition. •• Be warmed up and ready to dance. Male: male, 50-69, all ethnicities, for a sign-up, 1:30 p.m.) at Ballet Chicago, 17 •• For an audition appointment, Equity Bring jazz or ballet shoes. You may be very specific role. North State St.; 19th fl., Chicago, IL, members email auditions@speakeasys- asked to sing. Prepare two, contrasting •• Seeking submissions from GA. 60602. Chorus rules are in effect. A tage.com (preferred) or call (617) 482- 16-32 bar cuts. Feel free to sing from the ••Send submissions to jonesextras@ monitor will be provided. No appoint- 3279. Be sure to include a contact phone show or in a similar style. Bring sheet gmail.com. ments will be taken. number and email, Equity status, and music in your key; an accompanist will •• Include recent photos, age, sizes, and •• Be prepared to dance. Males should the hour during which you would like be provided. Bring two copies of head- all contact info. wear dance shoes or sneakers. Women to be seen. You will receive an email or shot/resume. Note: Experience with •• Some pay. should bring heels and flats. Bring a phone call confirming your audition stage combat is a plus. Actors of all photo/resume stapled together. Bring a time. Equity Members without appoint- ages, types and ethnicities strongly ‘My Blind Brother’ Motown song that shows your vocal ments will be seen throughout the encouraged to attend. •• Casting the feature film “My Blind range. You may be asked to stay and audition day, as time permits. •• Pays $658/wk. Equity LOA to COST Brother,” starring Adam Scott, Jenny sing. •• You may audition with material from Contract. Slate and Nick Kroll. Project descrip- •• Pays $1,861/wk. Equity Production one or more of the season’s shows. You tion: “It is about two brothers who fall (League) Contract. may also prepare a brief song of choice for the same woman.” (suggested two 16-bar selections, one •• Company: OPA Casting, Low Spark Phoenix Theatre Season uptempo, one ballad). Accompanist, Films, Think Media Studios, Safehouse •• Casting the Phoenix Theatre’s 95th readers, and material from the scripts FEATURE FILMS Pictures. Staff: Sophie Goodhart , season. Season includes “Chicago” available at the auditions. Bring two writer/dir.; Tyler Davidson & Tory (Michael Barnard, dir.; Sam Hay, copies of stapled picture/resume. ‘Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Tunnell, prods. choreo. Rehearsals begin Aug. 18); •• Pays $386/wk. Equity NEAT Contract. Walk’ •• Shoots May in Cleveland, OH. “Wizard of Oz” (Michael Barnard, dir. •• Casting background for the feature ••Seeking—Extras: males & females, 18+, Rehearsals begin Oct. 27); “Calendar ‘West Side Story,’ Dancers film “Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk,” all ethnicities, must be local to Girls” (Rehearsals begin Dec. 29); •• Casting “West Side Story,” a musical. starring Joe Alwyn. Cleveland, OH area. “Evita” (Robert Kolby Harper, dir.; ••Company: Paramount Theatre. Staff: •• Company: Sony Pictures, Catrett •• Seeking submissions from OH. Rehearsals begin Feb. 2, 2016); “All Jim Corti, dir.; Trent Stork, asst. dir.; Locke Casting. Staff: Ang Lee, dir.; Rose ••To apply, visit www.tinyurl.com/ Night Strut” (Rehearsals begin March Tom Vendafreddo, music dir.; William Locke, casting dir. kqv5xnd and complete the online appli- 15, 2016); “When You Wish” (Rehearsals Carlos Angulo, choreo.; Kaylee Oost, •• Shoots Apr. 13, in Atlanta, GA. cation. Must be local hires to Cleveland, begin Apr. 26, 2016). Black box series company mgr. ••Seeking—Hispanic Men: male, 18-60, OH area. includes: “Toxic Avenger” (Michael •• Rehearsals begin Feb. 8, 2016; runs Hispanic, for a small hotel scene, must •• No pay. Barnard, dir. Rehearsals begin Oct. 6); Mar. 16-Apr. 24, 2016 in Aurora, IL. be clean cut. “Lady Day” (Rehearsals begin Feb. 23, •• Seeking—Tony: male, 20-29, all ethnici- •• Seeking submissions from GA. ‘November Criminals’ 2016); and “Avenue Q” (Rehearsals ties, Italian American; former gang ••Send submissions to BillyLynnAtl@ •• Casting the feature film, “November begin May 17, 2016). leader of the Jets who falls in love with gmail.com. Criminals,” starring Chloë Grace •• Company: Phoenix Theatre. Staff: Maria at first sight. Maria: female, 20-29, •• Include three pictures (head and body) Moretz, Ansel Elgort, Catherine Keener Michael Barnard, prod. artistic dir.; all ethnicities, Puerto-Rican; has an age, height, weight, and all contact & David Strathairn. Robert Kolby Harper, assoc. artistic dir. independent streak and falls in love info. •• Company: LDI Casting, Indian •• Season rehearses and performs in with Tony, aware of all the dangers their •• Some pay. Paintbrush, Lotus Entertainment. Staff: Phoenix, AZ. passion incurs. Anita: female, 25-39, all Sacha Gervasi, dir. •• Seeking—Dancers: males & females, ethnicities, Puerto-Rican; spitfire who is ‘Free State of Jones’ •• Shooting in RI. 18+, all ethnicities. in love with Maria’s brother, Bernardo. •• Casting “Free State of Jones,” a feature ••Seeking—Motorcycle Rider (Photo •• Equity Chorus Calls will be held April Bernardo: male, 25-39, all ethnicities, set during the Civil War starring Double): male, 18+, all ethnicities, 27 at 1 p.m. (females) and at 3 p.m. Puerto-Rican; gang leader of the Sharks; Matthew McConaughey. photo double, must know how to ride a

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motorcycle. Teens: males & females, Wife: female, 40-59, all ethnicities, a.m.-4 p.m. (Open to all including kids costume sizes. Men should grow out 18+, all ethnicities, must look like a English only. and teens) at 31st Street Studios, Stage hair and facial hair. Please note any tat- teen. Junkies: males & females, 18+, all •• Seeking submissions from GA. 2, 77 31st St., Pittsburgh, PA, 15201. toos and piercings or modern dental ethnicities. Hispanic Woman: female, ••Send submissions to breadcrumbss- •• Send submissions to Outsidersextras@ work such as metal braces or gold teeth. 30-39, Hispanic. [email protected]. gmail.com. No extensions, dyed hair, fades, mili- •• Seeking submissions from RI. •• Submit headshot, full-body shot, •• Those interested in working as an tary style or dreadlocks will be ••Apply on Backstage.com. resume, and demo reel link, and taped extra, stand-in, or photo double should accepted.” ••If you are submitting for the role of dramatic monologue (one minute). include a current photo, name, contact •• Some pay. “Junkies”, do not send a head shot. Submission deadline is Apr. 12. information, age, wardrobe informa- Instead, include a non-glamorous photo •• Some pay, meals, credit, and copy of tion, height, and weight. Also include ‘Vice Principals’ without make-up. footage for demo reel provided. your availability from now until the •• Casting HBO’s new series “Vice •• Some pay. end of September. Principals,” starring Danny McBride. ‘Elemental’ •• Some pay. •• Company: HBO, Rough House Pictures. ‘Rings’ •• Casting the short film, “Elemental.” Staff: Danny McBride & Jody Hill, exec. •• Casting background for the feature Project description: “The story of ‘Scream’ prods.; Tona B. Dahlquist, casting dir. film “Rings,” starring Matilda Anna Francis, a true wunderkind, who lives •• Casting for the MTV series “Scream” •• Shooting this Spring-Summer, in Ingrid Lutz. with his caring and kooky Aunt Kandi.” (shooting title: “Hush”), based on the Charleston, SC. •• Company: Paramount, Marinella •• Company: Arvold Casting, Pilage & movie franchise of the same name. •• Seeking—Teens: males & females, Hume Casting. Staff: F. Javier Gutierez, Plunder Pictures. Staff: Eric Hurt, •• Company: Central Casting Louisiana, 15-19, all ethnicities. dir.; Bill Marinella, casting dir. writer/dir.; Erica Arvold, casting dir. Dimension Films, MTV. Staff: Wes •• Seeking submissions from SC. •• Shoots Apr. 13-14, in Atlanta, GA. •• Shoots May 23-26 in Charlottesville, Craven, exec prod.; Harvey Weinstein, ••Send submissions to vpbackground@ FILM ••Seeking—Skilled Apple Peeler: male, VA. exec prod.; Bob Weinstein, exec prod.; gmail.com. 45-80, Caucasian, must be skilled at •• Seeking—Francis: male, 7-11, Caucasian, Cathy Konrad, exec prod. •• Include your name, age, contact info, peeling an apple, as you will have to do brilliant whizkid with a passion for all •• Shoots the last week of April in Baton height, weight, age, location, all cloth- it over and over for the camera. things science, but who’s stumped when Rouge, LA. ing sizes, two current photos (face & •• Seeking submissions from GA. it comes to matter of the heart. Kandi •• Seeking—Cheerleaders: female, 18-23, body), note any visible tattoos, and ••Send submissions to rings.mhc@ Kern: female, 40-49, Caucasian, round- all ethnicities, cheerleading experience mention your availability (filming typi-

TV & VIDEOTV gmail.com. faced doting and adoring caretaker of required. Basketball Players: male, cally takes place on weekdays). •• Include three pictures of yourself and Francis who watches her achievements & 18-23, all ethnicities, high school or col- •• Some pay. car, name, contact info, age, measure- growing pains with awe and unwavering lege basketball experience required. ments, height, weight, and location. love, characters welcome. Wilson Basketball Coaches: male, 30-59, all •• Pays $175/12 hours. Jackson: male, 67-73, all ethnicities, ethnicities, basketball coaching experi- sagely, blind man who gives Francis ence required, should know how to draw ‘The Divergent Series: some very important advice. Hubert: plays. Basketball Referees: male, 30-49, INDUSTRIALS Allegiant Part 1’ male, 4-7, all ethnicities, Francis’ best all ethnicities, basketball referee experi- •• Casting background for the Lionsgate friend, whose sense of humor is unfail- ence required. Barista: female, 20-29, Pharmaceutical Training Video feature film “The Divergent Series: ing. Brent: male, 8-11, Caucasian, biggest Caucasian, barista experience required. •• Casting a pharmaceutical training Allegiant Part 1” (shooting title: kid in class who constantly picks on •• Seeking submissions from LA. video. “Element”), starring Shailene Woodley, Francis. Sofia: female, 7-11, all ethnici- ••Send submissions to hush@central- •• Company: 4 Star Casting. Staff: Jess Theo James & Naomi Watts. ties, prettiest girl in class, and the object casting.com. Gisin, casting dir. •• Company: Lionsgate Entertainment, of Francis’ affections. School Kids: males •• Note: Looking for people with experi- •• Shoots Apr. 28 in Chicago, IL. Summit Entertainment, Catrett Locke & females, 7-11, all ethnicities. Poodle: ence in the roles listed. ••Seeking—Healthcare Professions: Casting. Staff: Noah Oppenheim, males & females, 18+, all ethnicities, •• Some pay. female, 30-49, all ethnicities, ethni- writer; Robert Schwentke, dir. Casting notes: “If you are the proud cally ambiguous preferred, healthy •• Shooting this summer, in Atlanta, GA. owner of a white toy poodle who is ‘Underground’ looking, average height or taller, hair ••Seeking—Very Thin People: males & extremely well behaved and able to take •• Casting for the WGN America televi- should be long enough to pull back, females, 5-30, all ethnicities. direction on camera, please let us know!” sion series “Underground” starring friendly, intelligent, confident Disfigured Background: males & •• Seeking submissions from VA. Jurnee Smollett-Bell and Christopher demeanor and voice (no accent), females, 18+, all ethnicities, casting for ••Send submissions to casting@arvold. Meloni. Project description: “The series healthcare professional required (phar- people with visible burns, facial or com. follows a group of slaves who plan a maceutical or nurse), must be comfort- hand disfigurement, and amputations. •• Fill out the submission form available daring escape from a Georgia planta- able/familiar working with sharps •• Seeking submissions from GA. online at www.tinyurl.com/lyubadx. tion to cross 600 miles to freedom, (needle and syringe, injecting vial and VARIETY ••Submit three pictures, height, weight, •• Deferred for SAG-AFTRA members. aided along the way by a secret aboli- diluent bag), steady hands are a manda- age, and phone number to element. Meals provided. tionist couple running a station on the tory, must be comfortable delivering [email protected]. Underground Railroad, as they evade lines on screen. •• Some pay. those tasked with bringing them back, •• Auditions will be held by appt. April 16 dead or alive.” in Chicago, IL. •• Company: Caballero Casting, Sony •• Submit name, age, height, weight, SCRIPTED TV & VIDEO Pictures Television, WGN America. email, phone, and a jpeg photo that is Staff: Anthony Hemmingway, dir.; clear, well-lit, and against a neutral SHORT FILMS ‘Outsiders’ Akiva Goldsman, exec. prod.; Joe background (headshot preferred) to •• Casting the Sony Pictures and WGN TV Pokaski, co-creator/exec. prod.; Misha [email protected]. Note: ‘Bread Crumbs’ series, “Outsiders,” starring Thomas M. Green, co-creator/co-prod. Those chosen for consideration will be •• Casting an independent HD 13-minute Wright, David Morse, Joe Anderson and •• Shoots Apr. 13 in Baton Rouge, LA area. asked to put themselves on tape. Sides short “Bread Crumbs.” Synopsis: Kyle Gallner. Project description: “The ••Seeking—Background: males & provided. Links to audition videos Detective Richard Williams interro- story centers around the Appalachian females, 18+, African American, work should be sent via dropbox. gates Pastor Knight in his home. The Farrell family who live off the grid and multiple days and be a part of core •• Pays $550/8 hrs, plus parking, meal detective believes the pastor is hiding above the law, on a mountaintop group portraying Field Slaves, after six hours. Five-year non-exclu- something very important in his attic. homestead.” Sharecroppers, House Slaves, sive, no conflicts. •• Company: Bread Crumbs Productions. •• Company: Sony Pictures, WGN TV, Runaways and Freedmen. Infants: Staff: Alex Rodriguez, prod.; Rebecca Movie Casting PGH. Staff: Peter Mattei, males & females, 0-1, African Jones, writer; Evan Rhodes, dir.; writer; Paul Giamatti & Peter Tolan, American, 1-3 months old, shooting Michelle Long, casting dir. exec. prod. April 13, include parent’s name, child’s •• Shoots in Atlanta, GA. Company states: •• Shooting in Pittsburgh, PA. name, age in Months, length, weight, SINGERS “Will be distributed via festival ••Seeking—Background: males & and current photos. submissions. females, 3+, all ethnicities, working •• Seeking submissions from LA. Boy Band, Singer •• Seeking—Detective Richard Williams: class town locals, mountain families ••Send submissions to undergroundrail- •• Seeking submissions for a new boy band male, 35-49, Hispanic, Latin, must be with long hair and facial hair, bar [email protected]. in the style of One Direction and N’Sync. able to speak both Spanish & English patrons, wedding guests, executive •• Include your name, age, contact info, Casting director states: “Multiple fluently. Pastor Knight: male, 50-70, types, teenagers and children. location, height, weight, and two recent Grammy Award-winning international Hispanic, Latin, must be able to speak •• Auditions will be held April 11 from 9 photos (face & body). Producers state: music producer Mark Dollar is building a both Spanish & English fluently. Pastor a.m.-4 p.m. (18+) and April 12 from 9 “We will have strict hair guidelines and new multi-cultural all-star boy band sen-

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sation. This is big. He is looking to create Cyclone” (pre-prod. begins Aug. 24; career tips from keynote speakers and the next One Direction. They already rehearsals begin Sept. 1; runs Oct. receive one festival credential for ABFF. have most of the group, which has been 7-Nov. 15); “The Heir Apparent” (Pre- •• Company: NBCUniversal Cable practicing in Berlin over the last year. A prod. begins Oct. 27; rehearsals begin OFF THE CHARTS Entertainment in partnership with the European production company and Nov. 3; runs Dec. 8-Jan. 17, 2016); BY REBECCA WELCH American Black Film Festival. record label is putting together a new “Othello” (pre-prod. begins Jan. 4, film •• Workshop will be held June 12-13, 9 multi-cultural ‘super boy band.’ They 2016; rehearsals begin Jan. 11; runs Feb. a.m.-noon at the American Black Film will be auditioning boys in America. The 25-Apr. 10); and “Tug of War” (runs ‘Mena’ Festival in NYC. best candidates will be flown to L.A. to spring 2016). Mindy Marin is aboard the new •• Seeking—Actors Interested in Hosting: start studio album recordings, vocal har- •• Company: Chicago Shakespeare Tom Cruise flick about a drug males & females, 21+, all ethnicities, to mony, dance practice, and product Theater. participate in a TV hosting workshop, running pilot that is set to take development.” •• Season runs in Chicago, IL. must be 21+ and permanent, legal •• Company: Brad Davis Casting. Staff: ••Seeking—Equity Stage Managers: males flight late spring in Atlanta. United States residents. Note: This Crystal Schainuck & Brad Davis, casting & females, 18+, all ethnicities, to work workshop is not for beginners, must dirs. collaboratively with the PSM to rehearse, tv have some host experience already •• Recording begins summer 2015 in L.A. mount, and maintain large scale produc- under their belt. seeking candidates ••Seeking—Lead Singer: male, 15-18, tions ranging from classic Shakespeare ‘The Muppets’ drawing upon diverse backgrounds. Caucasian, preferably blond to dark to new musicals while creating a safe, Time to add puppetry back to •• Seeking submissions nationwide. brown hair and light eyes; “baby pleasant, and focused work environ- your resume, as Kermit and ••To apply, visit https://abffnbcuhost- faced”; must be able to sing lead; must ment. Positions will require a strong workshop.wufoo.com/forms/abffnbcu- be able to dance a bit; if you are only an spirit of optimism and collaboration, a the gang reunites returns with niversal-tv-hosting-workshop-2015/ okay dancer, that’s ok, as singing abil- highly developed management style, Koczara/Shevchenko casting. and fill out the NBCU TV Hosting ity is most important. and strong communication and organi- Workshop Application Form. •• Seeking submissions nationwide. zational skills; must have a minimum of Submissions will be accepted Mar. tv ••Send submissions to brad@marquee- three years of professional stage man- 13-May 1. casting.com. agement experience; be an AEA member ‘The Way’ •• Note: Applicants must be able to pro- •• Submit a video clip of you performing with experience working on CAT, LORT, Hulu’s keeping the faith with vide their own housing and transporta- two boy band type songs (N’Sync & One and/or TYA contracts; have proven expe- Schiff/Audino Casting in tion to New York for the duration of the Direction style). One minute per song is rience managing in a fast paced environ- workshop. You do not need to be based all that is needed--pick the best parts of ment while maintaining a spirit of this drama about a family at in New York City to be considered. the song to show off your skills. Also collaboration; be able to lift up to 50 the center of a controversial •• Top select participants will receive the submit a one-minute video demon- pounds and work on one’s feet for long faith–based movement. opportunity to host an ABFF Red strating some type of boy band style periods of time; have a sense of humor. Carpet Event and meet with NBCU dancing. For more info, visit www.mar- •• Seeking submissions from IL. Talent & Casting Executives from E! queecasting.com or call Crystal or Brad ••For consideration, email a cover letter, Looking for more information? and Bravo. at (305)945-1000. resume, and three references to pro- Visit Backstage.com/CallSheet •• Producer’s compensation note: [email protected]. for thousands more listings! Workshop with NYC Senior “Talent will be signed as a recording •• Equity CAT & TYA Contracts (varies Talent Agent company contract player. All expenses depending on the production). •• Seeking participants for a workshop will be covered for selected. Minors will with John Shea, senior agent with NYC’s be accompanied by one parent.” 17-98, all ethnicities. Frontier Booking International. John •• Auditions will be held by appt. April 29 will host an informational session, fol- at 6 p.m. at Slake, 251 W. 30th St., New lowed by a Q and A. Then each attendee AGENTS & MANAGERS York City, NY. will have the chance to meet with John •• Send submissions to jp@johnpallotta. one-on-one, when he will provide feed- STAGE STAFF & TECH Manhattan Monologue Slam com. back on his or her monologue, song, With ABC Prime Casting •• To register, visit http://www.event- reading, and interviewing skills. Alliance Theatre TYA/LORT •• Seeking actors to participate in the brite.com/e/only-a-few-spots-still- Attendees must have a headshot and Seasons, Stage Managers Manhattan Monologue Slam Show, fea- open-prove-youre-the-best-actor-the- resume. Ages seven and up. Coordinator •• Seeking Equity Stage Managers for the turing ten casting directors, including manhattan-monologue-slam-tickets- states: “John has helped maintain and 2015-16 TYA and LORT Seasons. ABC Prime Time Casting. Meet “A List” 15917572889?aff=eac2. For more info, strengthen FBI’s reputation as a top •• Company: Alliance Theatre. Staff: industry leaders looking for undiscov- email [email protected]. agency for young performers. The ever- Jody Feldman, prod.-casting dir. ered talent, with an afterparty after- •• No pay. Fee is $10 online and $20 at the growing talent division of FBI special- •• Rehearsals begin Aug. 4; season runs wards. The process of the slam is you door. Grand prize winner of the izes in performers of all ethnicities, Sept. 9, 2015-June 19, 2016 in Atlanta, have to perform a 30-second monologue Championship Set will win a free head- ranging from children to teens to adults. GA. in order for us to see your talent and for shot session from RJ Lewis Their clients have been recognized in •• Seeking—Equity Stage Managers: the opportunity to possibly cast you in Photography, The Mohegan Sun, various mediums of entertainment males & females, 18+, all ethnicities. an upcoming show in the first champi- NYCastings.com, and many more. (especially film, television, and theater). •• Seeking submissions from GA. onship set. If you want to perform just FBI is known for establishing the careers ••For consideration, SM’s may request a prepare a 30 second monologue of any of some of today’s top stars, beginning brief interview at the EPA in Atlanta on type. Company states: “Actors who have with its first client, Courteney Cox. John Apr. 16 or send a cover letter and MM Slammed have booked work on is always on the look out for new talent.” resume to victor.smith@woodruffcen- ‘Louis CK,’ ‘Law & Order,’ ‘Orange is the WORKSHOPS •• Company: Scene-1. Staff: Barbara ter.org or mail to Stage Manager New Black,’ and more. The Manhattan Scheeler, coord. Submissions c/o Victor Smith, Alliance Monologue Slam was voted best show- NBCUniversal’s TV Hosting •• Workshop is May 30 (10 a.m.-1 p.m.; Theatre, 1280 Peachtree Street NE, case show for actors by Backstage read- Workshop after the lecture each attendee will get Atlanta, GA 30309. Submissions dead- ers.” This Monologue Slam will include •• Seeking on-camera talent to partici- a one-on-one session) in Washington, line is Apr. 16. 10 Casting Directors including ABC pate in a TV Hosting Workshop spon- D.C. •• Pays $996 (LORT B); $762 (LORT D); Primetime Casting. sored by NBCUniversal Cable •• Seeking—Youth and Adult Actors GIGS and $614 (TYA). Equity LORT Non-Rep •• Company: MM Slam Show. Staff: John Entertainment in partnership with the Seeking Information on Signing With and TYA Contracts. Pallotta, casting dir.; Erica Hart, ABC American Black Film Festival (ABFF). an Agent: males & females, 8+, all Prime Time Casting Coordinator; Taught by premiere host instructor, ethnicities. 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Steven Boyer in “Hand to God”

Meet the Maker: Robert Askins and Moritz von Stuelpnagel, “Hand to God”

Ensemble Studio Theatre, getting to know That trust extends to the rehearsal process, BY JACK SMART its actors’ specific strengths. Steven Boyer which both playwright and director describe f you walk down 45th Street on any given and Geneva Carr, he says, demonstrated as refreshingly honest. “When we’re polite we night this Broadway season, you might an ability to “elevate things that were not think we’re being generous, but that doesn’t hear strange sounds emitting from the necessarily the greatest pieces of literature make for dynamic theater,” explains von I Booth Theatre. “Hand to God,” a new ever constructed.” One night during a party Stuelpnagel. Askins uses language to motivate play by Robert Askins, centers on the antics with the company, something clicked: The and inspire physical action; tiptoeing politely of a foul-mouthed sock puppet and has audi- characters that would become Jason and doesn’t really fly in a ences shrieking, guffawing, gasping, and his mother were right in front of him. play that includes as “FIRE AND roaring in unison. Those noises, if the fanatic “I feel like if you can watch the right way much stage violence BRIMSTONE feedback from critics and young audiences as a playwright, the actors’ abilities become as puppetry. “Rob ARE ALWAYS is to be believed, represent the sound of the a part of your creative imagination,” Askins believes language IN MY VOICE.” commercial American theater’s resurrection. says of the company system. “I went home should be muscular. Askins’ electrifying parable of repres- that night and wrote the prologue of the When we look to the sion centers on Jason, a timid boy in a play. It took 10 days to a first draft. Then actors we often ask them, ‘What impulses small Christian town who creates a hand we spent five years rewriting, even to the are you feeling and how can we harness that? puppet named Tyrone as an outlet for point where we had our first preview and What language can we give you to make it his creativity, only to unleash a deranged put in a new ending that afternoon!” explosive in some way?’ ” the director says. personality all its own. The puppet is so The cast’s flexibility, director Moritz von Explosiveness, of course, is what Askins’ demonically irreverent it makes the resi- Stuelpnagel says, comes from an approach writing is all about. The repression that dents of “Avenue Q” look like Teletubbies. to collaboration that is fearless and familial. his actors combat, that his characters Initial inspiration came from Askins’ “The relationships in the play are incred- suffer through, symbolizes the same ten- upbringing in Cypress, Texas, where his ibly rich because the relationships offstage tativeness that plagues today’s model of mother once ran a Christian puppet minis- are incredibly rich.” Boyer and Carr in American commercial theater. “My tone try. Not long after his father passed away, he particular, having played their charac- gets fairly aggressive because I was raised picked up a copy of “True West” and realized ters since 2011 at EST and then in an MCC in the church,” says Askins, “so fire and Sam Shepard had written two characters who production, now take the Broadway stage brimstone are always in my voice.” really served as a divided self. “I’d always with an intense amount of trust in their It’s that voice that has audiences of wanted to do something with the puppet portrayals. If, like Shepard, the characters “Hand to God” jolting out of their seats ministry, and my father’s death preoccupied in “Hand to God” at first embodied voices in and out of their comfort zones. The play me for a long time,” remembers Askins. Askins’ head, the actors now have what von holds up a mirror to our truest selves, As those ideas floated “in the soup of the Stuelpnagel calls “their own personal invest- which may explain why so many of its

mind,” he worked with the company at NYC’s ment in the human beings they created.” disciples are spreading the gospel. • MARCUS JOAN

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