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BONUS ISSUE INSIDE! Everything you need to know about this year’s film and TV SAG Award contenders
THE DIRECTORS ISSUE: BARRY JENKINS With stars KiKi Layne PLUS and Stephan Jeffrey Wright James in front talks his latest of his lens (and project with HBO “Envelopegate” behind him), the The moneymaking Oscar winner is potential of poised to repeat commercial work his success with “If Beale Street Could Talk” How to find yourself a dance agent in L.A.
12 pages of casting notices
Clockwise from center: Barry Jenkins, KiKi Layne, and Stephan James
CONTENTS vol. 59, no. 45 | 11.15.18
THE GREEN ROOM 6 The industry rallies to save streaming platform FilmStruck 8 This week’s roundup of who’s casting what starring whom 9 Jeffr ey Wright on finding your inner artist ADVICE 11 NOTE FROM THE CD Are you a multihyphenate?
11 #IGOTCAST André Vauthey
12 SECRET AGENT MAN Don’t be a Negative Nellie FEATURES 5 BA CKSTAGE 5 WITH... Brooks Ashmanskas
10 MEET THE MAKER Wash Westmoreland, “Colette”
12 THE ESSENTIALISTS Newton Thomas Sigel, director of photography
13 IN THE ROOM WITH Justin Radley
18 HOW TO MAKE A LIVING AS AN EXTRA Want to make a living playing small but pivotal roles in major Hollywood projects? Here’s how
32 ASK AN EXPERT Kerry Wee on how to find a dance agent in Los Angeles CASTING 20 New York Tristate COVER STORY 24 California PAGE 14 28 National/Regional READY FOR On this page: Barry Jenkins. On the cover: Barry Jenkins, KiKi Layne, and Stephan James THEIR CLOSE-UP photographed by Matt Doyle on Oct. 7 in NYC. Cover designed by Jessica Balaschak. Director Barry Jenkins harnesses KiKi Layne + Stephan James’ star power to light up “If Beale Street Could Talk” MATT DOYLE MATT
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By Benjamin Lindsay
Tell us a bit about your “The Prom” character. My character is Barry Glickman, who is a Broadway actor—and a gay one at that, so it’s a real stretch. He’s a relatively successful veteran. He and his friend and colleague Dee Dee Allen, who’s played by Beth Leavel—the show opens with us at the opening night of a new musical; it gets killed by the Times and we’re going to close, so we want to figure something out to get good press. We end up finding this story about this little lesbian girl from a high school in Indiana who wanted to take her girlfriend to the prom, and the PTA reacted by canceling the entire thing. So, [we decide] we’re gonna go down there and save the day. Of course, we end up making everything worse—big-city liberals meeting up with Middle America not-liberals. Then the show shifts, and they learn things from us, we learn things from them. Everybody changes for the better. It’s very old-fashioned, in a way.
How has playing Barry made you a better actor? This show hits very close to home. The character is very much a turned-up version of me, so when I’m feeling things onstage, I really do feel them. It’s really challenged me to just embrace being as honest as possible. I’m usually out to be just a funny guy, which is fine; I love making people laugh. But there are layers to this character. It’s really refreshing, honestly.
Have you ever used Backstage? [I did,] way back when you could get [the newspaper] on the street and you would find auditions or where to get a headshot. I remember, when I first arrived [in New York City], which was a Given his Broadway résumé (“Something long time ago, always getting Backstage. It really was a useful tool for me, Rotten!,” “Bullets Over Broadway,” and and I know millions of people feel the same way.
many more), it’s surprising to hear Tony How do you typically prepare for an audition? I don’t like to prepare nominee Brooks Ashmanskas admit much. I like to be not unprepared, but as underprepared as possible so that he’s “not often asked to do things” things can happen there and I’m not trying to give a performance. I’m without auditioning. That’s what makes trying to just breathe or sing or whatever it is right then. Of course, I’m as familiar with the material as I can be and all that, but I like to go on the fly. his starring role in “The Prom” so special: Director and choreographer Casey What advice would you give your younger self? [Stop] being afraid. I Nicholaw knew no one else could get the was at times afraid of doing the wrong thing or appearing the wrong job done. “It’s an honor that they would way, and that’s all insecurity and bullshit. If I could take my little self think of me,” the actor tells Backstage. aside, I would say, “Just be you. Just do your thing.” I’ve done that pretty successfully, and I’m proud of that. That’s really all I’ve got—all any of us has is our own thing. •
“I THINK OF LITTLE READINGS I DID WAY, WAY, WAY DOWNTOWN IN THE LATE ’80S, EARLY ’90S, AND MOST PEOPLE ARE ALL NOW WINNING TONYS. THAT’S JUST HOW THE WORLD WORKS. SO THERE’S ALWAYS A REASON TO DO SOMETHING.” ILLUSTRATION: NATHAN ARIZONA/PHOTO: COURTESY POLK & CO.
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access to LGBTQ directors, female directors, and directors of color. On Nov. 2, while accepting a Performance Award for “Barry” from the IndieWire Honors, Hader begged attendees to sign the petition. “There’s a petition to save FilmStruck, which is my favorite thing on Earth,” he said, eliciting applause from the crowd. “I know there’s a lot bigger fish to fry right now in the world, but in my little kingdom, if we can save FilmStruck, that’d be awesome.” FilmStruck stopped accepting new subscrib- ers in late October, and current subscribers will be able to view the service’s content until Nov. 29. Those with annual payment plans for the site are encouraged to reach out to the company’s customer service help center to reconcile payments. In a statement, the corporations cite the boutique nature of the service as limiting and inconsistent with the companies’ strategy of streamlined mass media. “We’re incredibly proud of the creativity and innovations pro- FILM duced by the talented and dedicated teams who worked on FilmStruck over the past two years,” Hollywood Goes to Bat said Warner Bros. Digital Networks and Turner. “While FilmStruck has a very loyal fan base, it remains largely a niche service. We plan to take for FilmStruck key learnings from FilmStruck to help shape A-LISTERS PUT OUT CALL TO ACTION TO SAVE future business decisions in the direct-to-con- THE INDIE MOVIE STREAMING SERVICE sumer space and redirect this investment back into our collective portfolios.” With the countdown toward the site’s closing BY ALEX ATES The site, run by WarnerMedia’s Turner Classic looming, many fans have been compiling lists growing number of actors, directors, Movies and Warner Bros. Digital Network, of must-see films before the end of November. film fans, and celebrities have signed a launched two years ago and quickly devel- Vulture recently published a list of 24 films A petition to stop FilmStruck, an online oped a cult following. News of its closure was that can only be streamed on FilmStruck. The movie streaming service, from shuttering. The announced via Twitter. By featuring classic, Criterion Collection has stated that it will seek Change.org petition, Keep FilmStruck Alive, arthouse, and indie films, the service has been other avenues for making its curated film col- had reached and extended its original signature a tool for entertainment aficionados from direc- lection available to online streaming. goal as of press time. High-profile actors have tors to actors to scholars. It has also become In the meantime, if you’re a FilmStruck bolstered the wave of support—from former a cherished escape for those who appreciate subscriber, plan time to dig into the site’s col- “Saturday Night Live” star and “Barry” actor- the works of oft-buried film innovators. As a lection, because unless the petition makes a producer Bill Hader to Oscar-winning “The platform for independent films, the petition difference, it won’t be up for much longer and
Shape of Water” director Guillermo del Toro. highlights the service’s catalog of and critical many hard-to-find films will be even more so. • PT/SHUTTERSTOCK.COM CASIMIRO
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WHAT’S CASTING Fosse Dances Onto FX BIG NAMES HAVE JOINED THE SMALL-SCREEN BIOPIC
BY REBECCA WELCH who will take on the two leading tay in the loop on industry roles. Additional casting news will and casting news with our spring up as production continues. write-up on who’s been Cameras have just started rolling slated for recent film and in New York City and the project is Stelevision roles! on track for a March wrap date.
“Fosse/Verdon” Five, six, seven, eight—get ready GET CAST! FOR MORE UPCOMING PRODUCTIONS to move because Bob Fosse is AND CASTING NEWS, VISIT coming to the small screen in a BACKSTAGE.COM/NEWS/CASTING. new biographical miniseries. The legendary choreographer and dancer, who was known for his “Greenland” intensely stylistic and angular Chris Evans may or may not be dance moves, may have made his hanging up his shield over in the Thunder Road Pictures, is looking station but also spreading mes- name with high-profile musicals Marvel Universe, but that doesn’t toward January 2019 for an offi- sages aimed at demoralizing the like “Chicago,” but the icon was mean he can’t gear up for his next cial start date and will continue Allied forces. While she eventually also known for his influential adventure, which will come in the through the spring. New York and returned to the United States, her relationship with dancer Gwen form of the apocalypse. The film, Toronto will host the shoot. pro-Nazi messages, made under Verdon. Verdon, one of Broadway’s directed by Neill Blomkamp, will duress, earned her a trial for trea- most popular dancers, married follow a father working to save his “Axis Sally” son. Production is anticipated to Fosse in 1960 and thus created family from a “cataclysmic natural Al Pacino, Meadow Williams, and start on the Sheila Jaffe–cast proj- one of the most historic teams on disaster.” Given his penchant for Swen Temmel are going back in ect in late January 2019. Dates and the Great White Way. The project, political influences, many are time and heading into the Second a cast list are nearly nailed down, with executive producers that theorizing that the title of the film World War with “Axis Sally.” but a filming location for the include Lin-Manuel Miranda, points to climate change as the Based on the true story of Mildred biopic has yet to be announced. • Sam Rockwell, and Michelle cause of the project’s dystopian Gillars and the biography by Williams, will air in eight parts setup. With Evans the only actor William Owen, an actor-turned- For the latest news, check out on FX. Broadway casting team currently on board, Lynn Kressel World War II radio propagandist backstage.com/resources to find thousands Telsey + Company has already is busy attaching additional actors finds herself not only introducing of production listings, casting directors, lined up Williams and Rockwell, to the thriller. The project, by music through Radio Berlin’s acting classes, agents, and more!
FILM Sanders (who all produced the latest stage production) will produce the ‘The Color Purple’ Is Bound for the Big Screen on-camera incarnation, currently in development at Warner Bros. Steven Spielberg, who directed the nonmusical 1985 “Color Purple” film, is also on FOLLOWING THE IMMENSE SUCCESS OF ITS 2015 BROADWAY board as a producer. As the project is still in early development, there is no revival, the powers that be are bringing “The Color Purple” back to the big word yet on a writer, director, or casting.
screen—this time in musical form. Oprah Winfrey, Quincy Jones, and Scott —CASEY MINK CANNON QUAYLE MARGAUX HBO COURTESY
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BACKSTAGE LIVE Find Your Inner Artist JEFFREY WRIGHT ON HBO’S “WE ARE NOT DONE YET”
BY ALLEGRA HENDERSON Different projects have different n Emmy, Tony, and demands, so be open. Golden Globe winner, “Stanislavsky is about recall, and actor Jeffrey Wright has about—you know that Pavlovian a wealth of experience in thing, finding those triggers that Afilm, television, and theater. But allow you to reach into your expe- the “Westworld” star has recently riences through your imagination navigated uncharted waters, and replicate them through these producing and appearing in the characters as needed…. There are HBO documentary “We Are Not times when you need to immerse Done Yet,” which follows a group yourself in a thing in order to be of veterans and service members it, but there are also those times working through PTSD-related when you need to use your imagi- traumas in a United Service nation more so than that. So it’s Organizations writing workshop at just about feeling what it takes and the Walter Reed National Military being open to it.” Jeffrey Wright in “We Are Not Done Yet” Medical Center. Wright sat down with Backstage to discuss his Work with your scene partner, makes a good scene partner] are don’t really have those muscles to experience producing the docu- not against them. don’t be a fucking asshole.” shape beyond that, and so the the- mentary and other acting tips. “[A good scene partner comes ater’s the place, man. ‘Do a play’ is from] just that willingness not to Working in theater is an actor’s invariably what I say.” Anyone can be an artist. work against one another or not best training ground. “One of [the veterans, Joe Merritt,] to compete with one another, but “I think the theater is a place for Let it go in the audition room. said something really interesting. to compete against the things an actor to learn independence, “[My] audition advice is: prepare, be He said the military doesn’t know that are barriers to creating this because you learn how to manage ready, and then just throw it. Just go it, but they’re actually training art- scene together. It’s a sparring; it’s a the edit. When you’re onstage, in the room, be gracious, be polite, ists. He says the military tells you match. People talk about working you learn how to manage the time and when they ask you to start the to observe in great detail, to com- together as if it’s a tennis match. when the play starts, the narrative scene, throw all that away and just municate everything you see and It is that, but the opponent is not clock begins, [and] you under- rip it up and do your thing.” • take action, and he says those are one another; the opponent is the stand how to manage that. A lot steps along the path toward being thing that’s preventing that scene of actors who don’t have theater Want to hear more from Wright? an artist. He also says if you have a from being born yet. And then the experience don’t know that, and it Watch our full Backstage Live interview story, you’re an artist, so get it out.” last 100 things on that list [of what shows in their performance. They at facebook.com/backstage.
TELEVISION is currently in negotiations with CBS All Access to develop a spinoff series Live Long and Prosper, Michelle Yeoh for her “Star Trek: Discovery” character, Emperor/Capt. Georgiou, who recurred in the first season of “Discovery” and is slated to return for its AFTER CONQUERING MOST OF THE WORLD WITH THIS YEAR’S “CRAZY second. If the spinoff series does come to be, it would be the fifth “Star
MARGAUX QUAYLE CANNON QUAYLE MARGAUX HBO COURTESY Rich Asians,” Michelle Yeoh may be moving on to the entire galaxy. Yeoh Trek” installment for CBS All Access. —CASEY MINK
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MEET THE MAKER Wash Westmoreland, “Colette” BY ASHLEY LEE
for the actor. “Keira has many great qualities that fit the part naturally—a facility for period pieces, a strong sense of self, an eye for fashion, and a lightning speed for comprehension. But she was also attracted to things she found to be a new challenge,” explains the director. “In a lot of the period pieces she’s done before, she hasn’t expressed the same amount of sensuality. It was important for the film to have this frank view of sexuality, and Keira completely aced it.” As the unbearably egotistical Willy—a noted Parisian wordsmith who regularly employed ghostwriters, and Colette’s husband, mentor, and exploiter—Dominic West “really ate this part up with a spoon. He understood all the ways that Willy was the villain, but he had to be charming and appealing so you see what Colette first saw in him,” says Westmoreland, laughing at West’s “middle-age dissipation” over the film’s 15-year span. “We did this with makeup, Dominic slowed his speech, and [he wore] a series of bodysuits that got progressively larger. The costume department really had to keep up! Shooting in Denise Gough and Keira Knightley in “Colette” Budapest was so hot, so he had two tubes with cold water that ran around the bodysuit, and he’d KEIRA KNIGHTLEY IS HIDING INSIDE A SARCOPHA- Claudine novels. Though the semiautobiographi- plug them into a water system between takes.” gus. It’s part of her performance at the Moulin cal books were groundbreakingly honest about Rouge (the one in Budapest, Hungary, built to mir- their female protagonist’s sexual experience, they “It was important for the film to ror the iconic Paris club), and once she emerges were published under her husband’s name, who have this frank view of sexuality, onstage, à la robot Maria in Fritz Lang’s “Metropo- continuously denied her creative ownership as and Keira completely aced it.” lis,” the breakthrough sci-fi film of that moment, the titles became a cultural sensation. her sensual dance moves will incite a massive riot. Colette’s trajectory is traced with a distinctly Westmoreland co-wrote the final drafts of That was the toughest day on set accord- buoyant and cheeky tone, achieved by combin- “Colette” with Rebecca Lenkiewicz, but the film ing to “Colette” director Wash Westmoreland. ing a naturalistic acting style with deliciously is truly a longtime passion project of his late “The logistics alone were so daunting,” he says. witty dialogue and heightened moments of lev- husband and “Still Alice” collaborator Richard ; VAUTHEY: COURTESY ANDRÉ VAUTHEY “Writing and directing something is very differ- ity. “French stories done in the English language Glatzer, who suffered from ALS. “Richard was ent [from doing it]. There are no time or budget successfully, like ‘Dangerous Liaisons’ or ‘Moulin determined to keep working, even as he became constraints and no 150 extras in period makeup Rouge’ or ‘Marie Antoinette,’ have a twist in style less and less physically mobile, so it was very and costume—you just have your imagination. I that says, ‘This can be authentic, but it’s not important for me to make this film, to realize still had two days left of the shoot, but once that meant to be completely realist,’ ” says Westmo- that dream, and to extend his creative legacy,” he big day was done, I felt like I could get the flu and reland. “Being free of the confines of realism was says. “We lived together, we worked together, we they could just go on without me.” liberating for us; to do otherwise would be like traveled together, we slept together! Writing with The scene appears in the third act of “Colette,” putting a straitjacket on this story.” him was great fun, and I miss it tremendously. It’s the biopic that recounts how Sidonie-Gabrielle That’s why, though Knightley has starred in a so nice to hear Richard’s words come out of the ROBERT VIGLASKY/BLEECKER STREET Colette came to pen the enormously popular number of period films, “Colette” is new territory mouths of these great actors.” • CANNON QUAYLE MARGAUX ILLUSTRATION:
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normal. If you’re not embracing and using all of your skills, you’re going to get left behind. #IGOTCAST. Tyler Perry was not content being a co-star every once in a while, and André Vauthey he was inspired by none other than Oprah Winfrey to take up writing. By Allegra Henderson He wrote a play based on letters to himself—it failed, but that didn’t Backstage stop him. He was living out of his helped car when he staged the play again New York in Atlanta and was met with criti- City–based cal acclaim and great success. He actor ANDRÉ then created a character, a woman VAUTHEY named Madea based on his mother not only and several other women in his life, book two and he wrote and performed plays theater gigs, in drag with her as the central char- but also develop a valuable creative acter. This led to several successful network. films, a book, and TV shows. Now he runs the largest film and television Auditions can be circuitous. studio in Atlanta. “I auditioned for [the theater] com- NOTE FROM THE CD Actor and producer Issa Rae pany itself and not at all for the play, launched her career by creating but was lucky enough to have been a comedy web series called “The seen by the director, who really liked Are You a Multihyphenate? Misadventures of Awkward Black [my audition] and offered me the Girl” in 2011. She then created and role afterward.” BY MARCI LIROFF starred on the HBO series “Inse- cure,” which earned her an Emmy ‘Vampyres’ Lair’ has been THINGS HAVE CHANGED SO MUCH for a bigwig who would give you a nomination earlier this year. exhilarating. since I started working in Hollywood. chance. Social media didn’t exist. I’m not saying that we’re all Tyler “[My role is] quite a controversial Back then, you had to wait for your (Hell, the internet didn’t exist!) Perrys or Oprahs or Issas. But while character to explore. I was as agent to call you with an audition. I If you had the gall to be mul- you’re waiting for your next job, intrigued as I was nervous to go remember my actor friends used to titalented, you would be scoffed you certainly can be developing down this path, but mostly excited constantly “check in with their ser- at. If you were an actor who also other skills that you didn’t know you to be able to inhabit and explore vice,” an answering service that was happened to write scripts or direct had. The next time you’re on set or such a strong character.” dedicated to taking messages for you. a play, you would not be taken seri- working on a play, take notice of My friends had close and supportive ously. Back then, we believed that if all the other jobs and departments Reach across the table. relationships with the operators at you were serious about your career, there are. What interests you? What “I’ve actually made friends with the other end of the line: “Johnny! you could only do one thing. You talents might you have hidden? people on the other side of the ; VAUTHEY: COURTESY ANDRÉ VAUTHEY You got an audition for Aaron Spell- simply couldn’t do it all. My advice is to find a group of like- table. That’s why being truly yourself ing’s new TV show!” All the ladies Nowadays, not only is it accept- minded people to write and develop and not what you think they want to who worked the switchboard at the able to have many talents, it’s a project. Meet weekly! Surround see is so important: You might not answering service were jumping up expected. The term “multihyphen- yourself with talented people and get that specific project, but they and down for Johnny because they ate” originated in the mid-’70s, I guarantee something good will will think of you once they do have were all in on his journey, as well. It but it certainly wasn’t acceptable come of it. • something that matches you.” was a different world, indeed. to actually be one. Now, our busi- There really wasn’t much you ness lauds you if you can write, act, TO SEE YOUR SUCCESS Follow producer and could do to get noticed, either, other direct, costume design, and be your GET ANSWERS! story in print, tweet @Backstage casting director MARCI LIROFF on Twitter than networking at a party and hop- own director of photography. Pro- @marciliroff, or visit marciliroff.com. using the hashtag #IGotCast. ROBERT VIGLASKY/BLEECKER STREET ILLUSTRATION: MARGAUX QUAYLE CANNON QUAYLE MARGAUX ILLUSTRATION: ing to meet someone who worked ducing your own content is the new
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feel like a million bucks. The following week, I paid it forward by sending a similar email to the THE ESSENTIALISTS agent who trained me. And based on her response, I would say it Newton Thomas Sigel made her day, too. director of photography That’s the thing about grati- tude: It makes others feel better, By Casey Mink and a lot of that energy comes right back at you. In these times With the Freddie of uncertainty, you should make a Mercury and list of all the people who gave you Queen biopic a helping hand during the year, “Bohemian then reach out and let them know Rhapsody,” the how you feel. pressure was on And please don’t tell me you to tell the rock can’t think of anyone. Do you legend’s story have an agent who didn’t do right. Director of much for you? Well, there’s a photography NEWTON THOMAS SIGEL good chance he tried but failed. reveals how he did just that—plus how At the very least, the guy prob- his work can make or break an actor’s ably got your name out there, performance. and that could pay off down the road. Or how about a gifted Respecting the “Rhapsody” source teacher who helped you achieve a material was crucial. breakthrough in class? Write her! “The biggest challenge [on ‘Bohemian SECRET AGENT MAN Or a favorite Backstage columnist Rhapsody’] was respecting the omnipo- who always makes you laugh tent legacy of Freddie and Queen. You while giving you terrific advice? only get one shot, so we wanted to make Don’t Be a Negative Nellie (I may be anonymous, but it’s the this right. I did a tremendous amount thought that counts.) of research. I watched every concert, o you know where the see where this goes….] every documentary, read all the books, expression “Negative There’s a lot of negative energy That’s the thing about scoured Queen’s archives. I had their Nellie” comes from? in the world these days, and it gratitude: It makes music going in my head constantly and The answer can be seems to hit creative types the others feel better, and a broke down every song in the script.” Dfound all the way back at the hardest. A lot of my clients are lot of that energy comes beginning of the 20th century. moping around, worried about right back at you. The DP is in the trenches alongside It was a nickname given to a the future, wondering if there’s the actors. woman named Nell Ostrander, a point to any of this. Well, I Now, let’s look at the flip side. “There is a lot a cinematographer can do and—are you ready for this? She can understand those feelings. As the holiday season approaches, to enhance the ideas an actor or director was an actor! But my advice to all of you, as consider making a list of people is trying to convey. The quality of the Apparently, Miss Ostrander Thanksgiving rapidly approaches, you can help. It could be some- light or the movement of the camera was a stage performer who always is to show some gratitude for the body specific, like a fellow actor, can sometimes have as much impact as predicted doom for every produc- positive people in your life. Don’t or it could be more general, like a sharply spoken word. This also means tion she appeared in. The script be a Negative Nellie. the homeless population. Just the camera has the potential to step all could be brilliant, the cast could Last year, a former client wrote give someone a helping hand and over a great performance and distract the be talented, but none of that mat- me the most amazing email. She I guarantee some positive vibes audience. As the cliché goes, if you didn’t tered. “Negative Nellie” always was someone I’d worked hard to in return. notice the cinematography, it worked. prophesied terrible reviews and take from rags to riches and, like I realize this column has taken But there are also times when I feel as an early death for the show. most performers who hit big at a on a Tony Robbins vibe, but I though my camera is another actor in the [Editors’ Note: The previous young age, she left me for a larger believe that how you live your scene, and that excites me greatly.” paragraphs are completely fab- agency. The email acknowledged life has a direct effect on your ricated and are not the root of the chance I took signing her and ability to be a successful (and “Negative Nellie; however, we all the milestones she achieved happy) actor. So don’t just read FOR THE FULL Q&A, believe we get the point SAM is under my watch. Her gratitude this column. Act on it! (And have visit backstage.com/magazine. RAQUEL APARICIO RAQUEL planning to make here, so let’s was genuine, and it made me a happy Thanksgiving!) • ILLUSTRATION: SPENCER ALEXANDER; “BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY”: ALEX BAILEY
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IN THE ROOM WITH Justin Radley THE PRESIDENT OF THE COMMERCIAL CASTING DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION SHARES HOW COMMERCIAL WORK FITS INTO AN ACTOR’S REPERTOIRE OF SKILLS BY STEPHEN SILVER
What shouldn’t an actor do in your audition room? Don’t let your insecurities show. It drives me crazy when an actor finishes a take and says, “That was horrible. Can I do that again?” while we’re still rolling. We like to give actors more than one take to see a bit of range, but that time might be eaten up if the session direc- tor has to edit out the actor’s self-sabotaging remark. They can also leave the negative com- ments in for the director and creative team to hear. Usually the take isn’t as bad as the actor thinks, but saying that it “was horrible” just plants that seed in the heads of the creative team. Don’t give an easy reason to pass by your audition without giving you a callback.
What can someone do to be memorable in an audition? Every audition is a job interview, [so] do what you would be expected to do in any other professional line of work. Be prepared; let your personality show; have ideas of your own to bring to the material; and, most importantly, listen to the session director, who is the person conducting the job interview. They guide your audition toward our understanding of what the director is looking for, so if they tell you to stick to the script and lose the phony accent, take that advice. Every audition is a chance to show your skill set and gain a better understanding FINDING THE RIGHT ACTORS FOR A COMMERCIAL was a lot of fun. It was really great to meet Joel of what roles you could book, and that includes spot can be just as rigorous a process as casting and Ethan, attend the callbacks, and see how your ability to listen and take direction. a feature film or television series—just ask they work. Justin Radley. He has served as president of the What’s something people don’t know about Commercial Casting Directors Association for Why is commercial work valuable to an actor’s what you do? A lot of actors don’t realize the the last year, while also working as a CD partner career? I joke that no actor ever moves to Los overwhelming number of submissions we at ASG Casting. Backstage spoke with Radley Angeles to be in commercials, but isn’t the receive. On a network commercial, we may about his most exciting projects, what aspiring point of your hard work to make a living doing receive more than 3,000 submissions and only commercial actors need to know about getting what you love? Don’t deprive yourself of oppor- have time to schedule 30 actors for auditions. cast, and why commercial work is extremely tunities to work. Take every chance you can to We have a sign by our entrance congratulating valuable to an actor’s career. get on set and be paid to act. It’s all practice. actors for already beating the odds by getting Practice builds confidence on set and in audi- called in. It reminds them to take the opportu- What kind of work do you cast? I’ve worked on tions, and confidence in your choices leads to nity seriously—literally thousands of their peers thousands of commercials. One of my favor- new opportunities. Many commercial directors would love to have received that time slot. • ites was a spot for the Coen brothers for the direct TV and films. If you make a good impres- Super Bowl. [It was] a Mercedes commercial sion, that director might think of you when Want more? Read the full interview at RAQUEL APARICIO RAQUEL ILLUSTRATION: SPENCER ALEXANDER; “BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY”: ALEX BAILEY with Peter Fonda and a bunch of bikers, which casting a feature. backstage.com/magazine.
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14 backstage 11.15.18 BACKSTAGE.COM DIRECTOR BARRY JENKINS HARNESSES KIKI LAYNE + STEPHAN JAMES’ STAR POWER TO LIGHT UP “IF BEALE STREET COULD TALK” BY JACK SMART PHOTOGRAPHED BY MATT DOYLE
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arry Jenkins did not invent the close- winning best picture and forever altering the by the Baldwin estate, Jenkins knew the film’s up. But watching actors gaze directly definition of what Hollywood might consider most important element would be its stars. into his lens, it sure feels like he did. an Oscar contender. (Of the 2017 ceremony’s “For myself and my cinematographer, James “If Beale Street Could Talk,” the infamous envelope mix-up, which initially [Laxton], the craft is really important,” he says, Bwriter-director’s adaptation of the beloved named another movie best picture, Jenkins turning to James and Layne. “But it’s not more James Baldwin novel, is peppered with says, “It was such an odd thing. Such an odd important than what you guys are doing.” moments of wordless, direct-to-camera emo- thing. Such an odd thing.”) James, born and raised in Toronto, where tion. Jenkins’ stars are often center-frame, Where “Moonlight” painted a picture of he’d worked in television until a breakout bathed in otherworldly light, staring. The tactic three characters’ loneliness and longing, turn in the Jesse Owens biopic “Race,” signed facilitates something like communion between inspired by and set in Jenkins’ hometown of on after a meeting with Jenkins and two self- character and audience; when a dolly shot Miami, “Beale Street” brings to life Harlem, tapes. “I told Barry when we met, ‘I’ll put every zooms into an actor’s face as she glances up, it New York, in the early 1970s. And, as is always scene in the film on tape if you want me to,’ ” carries the glance right into our souls. the case with Baldwin’s work, there’s an invigo- he says with a smile. “I really connected to So Jenkins can’t stop teasing KiKi Layne, his rating political component; the story of the Fonny right off the bat. You know, I knew I was leading lady, about her describing that shot as pregnant Tish Rivers (Layne) and her wrong- Fonny. It was just a matter of convincing him.” “staring into a black hole.” “A black hole is a fully imprisoned fiancé, Fonny Hunt (James), is Layne, who had previously only spent one very dark thing to reference, you know, right?” as much an admonishment of a racist criminal day on a movie set and had come close to aban- He grins, mock-hurt. “As a director, what you’re justice system that often fails black and brown doning Los Angeles and her acting dream—“I saying is I’m taking all your light and I’m bring- people as it is a star-crossed romance. was ready to go home to Cincinnati and just ing it into a place where it’s destroyed and it can Both screenplays were completed five years be with my mama crying about how stupid I never be reproduced.” ago during a career lull for Jenkins, who had was!”—fit Baldwin’s description of the “Beale “I don’t think she meant it literally!” inter- found success following 2008’s “Medicine for Street” narrator inside and out. She under- jects Stephan James, her co-star. Layne laughs Melancholy” only to end up on barely inspired stood the character’s medley of naiveté and and lets out a groan. “You’re going to hold that projects. Prompted by his producer Adele resilience. “You read it enough, you sit with it against me forever.” Romanski, he fled to Europe for a six-week enough, it’s just in you,” Layne says. “Beale Street” (to be released by Annapurna writing frenzy. “It was just about getting into “In this film, familial love was really, really Pictures Dec. 14 following its Toronto the mindset where the pleasure of writing important to me, as important as romantic International Film Festival premiere) is really is the reward itself,” he remembers. “It love,” says Jenkins. “So once we hit on KiKi Jenkins’ widely anticipated follow-up to didn’t occur to me at the time how preposter- and Stephan, a lot of things about the story’s “Moonlight,” another story that centered on—in ous it was to adapt the book of a celebrated shape started to reveal themselves.” Next came both style and substance—unabashed black author without the rights—whose work had Teyonah Parris as Tish’s sister, Regina King and love. That film, adapted from a queer coming- never been adapted before to the screen in Colman Domingo as her parents, and Aunjanue of-age play by Tarell Alvin McCraney and shot English, in his mother tongue. I was...what’s Ellis and Michael Beach as Fonny’s parents.
for only $1.5 million, became an against-all- the word for it? I was crazed.” PICTURES MANGUS/ANNAPURNA TATUM COULD TALK”: ”IF BEALE STREET odds hit, shaking up the Academy Awards by Once the rights to “Beale Street” were granted ▶▶CONTINUED ON 17
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“SOMETIMES WE’RE ON SET AND I CAN JUST SEE THAT THESE GUYS ARE IN THIS PLACE. AND THIS THING IS NOT WRITTEN INTO A SCENE, BUT I KNOW: THIS IS THE GOOD SHIT.” —BARRY JENKINS
Beale Street who trusts his gut and gets performers to trust devastatingly timeless. “There’s so much in ▶▶CONTINUED FROM 16 it, too. “Sometimes we’re on set and I can just it—and I hope that’s still in the film—that’s rel- see that these guys are in this place. And this evant to today, it’s kind of a head trip,” Jenkins thing is not written into a scene, but I know: says. “The systems are fundamentally broken “As the story goes on, these orbits start to get This is the good shit. So I gotta put that lens on and always have been. I think the power in clearly defined—you need less of them. Then them right now. I just know it when I see it.” allowing the film to remain in the period it was the storytelling really is going to come through From an actor’s perspective, Jenkins admits, written is to just show that this much time has these two sets of eyes: hers and his,” he says. that black hole image makes sense; you can’t passed and very little progress has been made.” “Until we give Regina King the entire film for exactly consider a hunk of metal in your face a What Baldwin asked of his readers—of all 10 minutes!” co-star. “You are giving a lot into it,” explains racial backgrounds—Jenkins had to ask of his Which brings us back to those close-ups. By Layne. “When you’re working with a scene actors. They, in turn, seem to be asking us, zeroing in on Tish and Fonny’s silent stares— partner, you’re giving and receiving. But in with visceral vulnerability in those close-ups, first carefree in a park, then, in a tonal punch those moments, you are just giving. I had to to both receive and give. To, as Layne puts it, to the gut, on either side of a prison’s wall of just trust my imagination, trust whatever I was tell the truth. “We have to pull so much from glass—Jenkins brings us as close to seeing trying to communicate.” our truths so that honesty translates into the through these characters’ eyes as seems pos- In Layne’s case especially, inspiration could film. If we’re not, you’re going to see that it’s sible. “It’s such a vulnerable thing,” says James, be found throughout the source material. BS.” The secret to telegraphing the ideas of trying to describe his internal process during “A scene may be three pages, but the book a writer like Baldwin, she says, sometimes moments that are, by their nature, ineffable. gives you 40 pages of interiority that revolves requires “imagination, sometimes memories. “It’s like that nakedness, like—whoosh, right around this feeling,” says Jenkins. “People But it has to be something true for you that you behind the eyes…. You’re forced to just search... show up to set and it’s like this iceberg, all this really believe.” and it says a thousand things, even though terrain beneath the surface that they can pull “It’s like I’m giving so much of myself you’re not saying anything at all.” from.” Cast and crew developed an intuitive to strangers,” adds James. “It’s deeper For a few of those bare-it-all shots, the actors shorthand, reading and rereading the novel than the character you’re playing. You’re were indeed forced (or, more accurately, given throughout the 32-day shoot. Die-hard Baldwin giving yourself.” Jenkins’ infectious enthusiasm, invited) to fans Brian Tyree Henry and Pedro Pascal only Maybe that’s the takeaway of “Beale Street,” engage directly with the camera. “There are filmed one day each, but were determined to the closest we can get to quantifying what’s certain things I prepare the actor for, certain channel the writer’s compassion and outrage happening in its laser beam gazes: For artists things I don’t want to prepare them for,” he and joy—everything his voice demands. on both sides of that camera, the goal is to sur- says, smiling. “But y’all had seen ‘Moonlight.’ Because that’s the thing with Baldwin: His render one’s own self, heart and soul, to the Y’all knew it was coming!” On their very first artistry and his philosophy are so intertwined story. Baldwin would surely agree. day, he spontaneously asked James and Layne that every word feels like a call to arms. That “It’s our responsibility,” says Jenkins. “It to shoot something unscripted, a moment in this 1974 story of an oppressive law and order goes back to what KiKi was saying about the
”IF BEALE STREET COULD TALK”: TATUM MANGUS/ANNAPURNA PICTURES MANGUS/ANNAPURNA TATUM COULD TALK”: ”IF BEALE STREET which Fonny runs through the Manhattan sub- ripping a family apart still feels relevant in performance: You tell the truth. The truth will way trying to reach Tish. Jenkins is a director 2018 is proof that Baldwin’s ideas remain always be told.” •
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How to Make a Living as an Extra Want to make a living playing small but pivotal roles in major Hollywood projects? Here’s how
By Casey Mink
THERE ARE MANY WAYS TO MAKE A LIVING AS AN firsthand experience on a set, make valuable “One way to gain professional on-set actor. For some, it means starring roles and a connections, and get paid to watch experienced experience is to get hired as a background actor laundry list of IMDb credits. But that certainly actors and creatives work. So, why wouldn’t on a couple of big projects. You’ll get paid to isn’t the only way for actors to spend their lives you want to be an extra? You can also get be an actor, get an education on how a real set on film and TV sets—and getting paid to do so, exposed to countless types of productions works, and gain the confidence that only comes too. Background acting—“extra” work—can and genres, providing a crash course in the from real-life experience. I call it getting your absolutely be a full-time profession if you know different kinds of sets out there. set legs!” how to go about it. That’s where we come in. As Backstage Expert and actor Amy Russ In this guide, Backstage will provide all the says, “If you’re a new actor who wants to WHAT IS AN EXTRA? information and resources you need to answer break into TV or film, you may wonder what In short, an extra is a nonspeaking role. Extras the question you came here with: How can I it’s like to work on a professional set. Some are frequently in the background of a scene make a living as an extra? actors worry that if they nab even a small role in television or film, intended to round out in a big project before ever stepping foot on a the scene for realism. It merits repeating, WHY WOULD I WANT TO BE AN EXTRA? set, it could add stress to what should be an because it’s that important: Extras do not
Being an extra is a no-pressure way to gain amazing experience. speak. If they have even a one-word line, they WATKINS CAITLIN ILLUSTRATIONS:
18 backstage 11.15.18 BACKSTAGE.COM are no longer considered an extra (more on either a 10- or 12-hour day, with additional pay additional work for anyone. that below). provided should production run overtime. “When you get that call, understand that A common rate for a single day of work is this is a business and you must treat it as such,” WHAT MATERIALS DO I NEED? $100–$200. says Russ. “That means if you accept a job, With background acting, what you need as For SAG talent, pay is much less predictable it’s critical to show up on time and follow the far as materials go is somewhat less stringent and there are a number of stipulations that directions of the assistant director.” than it is for more principal roles. But you can affect how much a background actor That’s another thing: You’ll likely want to get hired, right? The more professional will make. To learn the ins and outs, be receiving instruction from you look, the more likely you are to book you would benefit from reading the assistant director; if work, and that means having the basic acting the SAG-AFTRA handbook for you have a truly important materials. Namely, it won’t hurt to have a background actors. (Even if you question, try to find the headshot and résumé. aren’t in the union, it could appropriate moment to ask. But But again, a great advantage of background help you decide whether at all times, understand that this gigs is that you don’t have to worry as much you’d like to join in the person is extremely busy and any about formal materials. “What we’re looking future.) minute spent speaking with you for in a submission is a picture that represents is a minute that could probably be yourself,” says Grant Wilfley of Grant Wilfley CAN YOU PUT spent elsewhere. Casting, which handles a lot of background BACKGROUND WORK “Of course, make sure you’re not work in New York City. ON YOUR RÉSUMÉ OR in the way,” Russ adds. “Be discreet, “We’re not interested in retouched REEL? follow directions, and be professional at professional headshots if they are not an There are certain “unwritten all times. This is not the time to get an accurate representation of what you look rules” of this business that autograph or eat your weight in snacks at like.... [Provide] photos that, even if they’re a you may not know if you’re the crafty table.” photo that you took yourself, if they’re not a entirely green. For example: As an extra, you are entitled to the professional photo, they at least show that you Should you list your extra on-set meals provided, as well as crafty attempted to take this job seriously. It’s not, credits on your résumé or put (the on-set term for craft services), but like like, an out-of-focus shot of yourself where you your scenes on your reel? The very unwritten everything, be respectful—i.e., don’t shove can only see half your face. That’s not super answer is no—but only if you’re submitting to mini cereal boxes in your bag on the way out. helpful. It may show your quirky personality, principal roles. but it’s not showing what you look like, and “Few folks in the industry read ‘extra’ on a WHERE DO I FIND EXTRA GIGS? that’s really the most important thing.” résumé and get excited about you as an actor,” There are two prominent ways to find extra What you don’t need is a SAG card. You do says Paul Barry, a Los Angeles–based acting work. The first is through other actors. Who not need to be a dues-paying member of SAG- coach and Backstage Expert. “Though there’s better to know where and how to look for a AFTRA in order to get hired as a background no shame in the work, if you keep popping up background acting gig than the actor who just actor on a project, even if the project itself is as an extra or featured extra, you’re likely to did one last week? After using the who-you- SAG-AFTRA. But it’s also worth noting that cement that perception of you in the industry, know resource, check Backstage! Countless background work can count toward qualifying regardless of how empathetic they are to your productions seek talent for background gigs for joining the union, if that’s something you’re plight as an up-and-coming artist. Casting every single week on Backstage all around the thinking about down the line. directors will look at your résumé for the world. Head to our casting notices and you training you’ve taken, not for the projects in can filter extra gigs specifically by your age, HOW MUCH DO EXTRAS GET PAID? which you walked behind Jennifer Aniston or location, and gender, and you can rest assured Speaking of the union versus nonunion handed a glass of wine to George Clooney.” that every notice will be 100 percent legit. conundrum, pay will almost always vary These rules, however, apply for those “First things first: Register with Backstage,” depending on the actor’s union status. Those who want to do principal work. In cases of says actor and Backstage Expert Bill Coelius. in the union will get paid more (sometimes a submitting a résumé for another background “Talk to every actor you know; ask if they’re lot more) than their nonunion counterparts. gig, then of course you should have your doing background work and where they found The thinking behind it is, of course, that glossiest extra credits listed on there. For career it. If you ever pass a production on the street, those in the union have to pay those steep extras, it’s fine for your entire résumé to be kindly ask anyone with a headset if they know union dues and thus should reap some nothing more than extra credits. who they hired their extras from. I did this increased financial benefits. once, called the agency, and was on the set “SAG pay is higher, and there’s overtime WHAT IS THE EXTRA’S ROLE ON SET? as an extra the next week. If you know any when the days are long,” says Backstage Expert As an extra, you aren’t there to “get production people, ask them for a referral. Michael Kostroff. “That’s one of the things that discovered.” In fact, the best way to make “When registering on casting sites, you’ll a union does: protects its members and ensures an impression (and thus be hired again and have to provide your physical description and fair pay. But you don’t get to demand those again and again) is to maintain the utmost give a recent photo or headshot. Fill in all of privileges if you’re not in that union.” professionalism at all times, be on time (that this information honestly. You’ll get hired Now that that’s out of the way, let’s get means early!), and generally keep your head based on what you look like, not what you want to what you really want to know: What are down. Unless explicitly called for, you should to look like.” • the numbers? It depends on the project, but, not approach the director or principal actors,
ILLUSTRATIONS: CAITLIN WATKINS CAITLIN ILLUSTRATIONS: generally, nonunion talent will be hired for and you should try your very best not to make For the full Backstage Guide, visit backstage.com/magazine.
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••Seeking—Actors: 18+, all ethnicities. present circumstances while reflecting NEW YORK ••Equity Principal Auditions will be held on their relationships: to each other, to Feb. 14 from 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. (lunch, Casting picks family, to aging, and to a life and a place TRISTATE 1-2 p.m.) and Feb. 15 from 9:30 a.m.-5:30 defined by love. p.m. (lunch, 1-2 p.m.) at Actors’ Equity of the week ••Company: Hampton Theatre Company. New York Audition Center, 165 W. 46th Staff: Ernest Thompson, playwright; St., 16th fl., Manhattan, NY 10036. And BY LISA HAMIL Andrew Botsford, dir. Feb. 20 from 1-5 p.m. at Cape May ••Rehearsals begin early December; runs Lutheran Church, 509 Pittsburg Ave., Jan. 10-27, 2019 in Quogue, NY. PLAYS Cape May, NJ 08204. musical ••Seeking—Charlie Martin: male, 18+, all ••For Feb. 14 and 15 EPAs, an Equity ethnicities. Billy Ray: male, 18+, all ‘An Iliad’ Monitor will be provided; EPA procedures ‘Mary Poppins’ ethnicities. ••Seeking submissions from Equity actors are in effect. For Feb. 20 EPA, an Equity Have a ‘Jolly Holiday’ in La Verne or ••Equity Principal Auditions will be held only for two roles in “An Iliad.” Monitor will not be provided; the pro- Arcadia, CA Nov. 18 from 3-5 p.m. at Quogue ••Company: Connecticut Players ducer will run all aspects of this audition. Community Hall, 125 Jessup Ave., Foundation. Staff: Joshua Borenstein, Bring a short monologue and a photo and Quogue, NY 11959. An Equity Monitor managing dir.; Drew Gray, assoc. prod.; resume, stapled together. For more info, tv will not be provided. The producer will Lisa Peterson & Denis O’Hare, writers; visit www.capemaystage.org. ‘Chicago Med’ run all aspects of this audition. Whitney White, dir.; Calleri Casting: Erica ••Pays $479/wk. Offering housing, full Heal the sick in this NBC drama in ••Be prepared to read from the script. Bring Jensen and James Caller, casting. health and pension benefits, and round- picture and resume. Contact info@hamp- ••Rehearsals begin Feb. 19, 2019; pre- trip transportation from NYC. Equity SPT Chicago, IL tontheatre.org for additional information. views begin Mar. 20; runs Mar. 27-Apr. 14 Tier 6 Contract. ••Pay TBD. Equity Special Appearance at Long Wharf Theatre Stage II in New film Agreement. Haven, CT. Hudson Valley Shakespeare Untitled Pickle Comedy ••Seeking—Poet/Main Actor: female, Festival 2019 Season Thrown Stone Theatre 30-59, all ethnicities. Musician/Actor: ••Seeking Equity actors for the 2019 sea- Time travel in a vat of pickles with Company 2019 male, 18-49, all ethnicities. son. Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival Seth Rogen in Pittsburg, PA for ••Casting “Cry It Out,” a Connecticut pre- • •Seeking submissions from NY. operates in a rotating repertory sched- Sony Pictures miere (Molly Smith Metzler, writer; Gina ••NYC appointment only auditions to be ule. Most but not all actors, will be cast in Pulice, dir.; Jessi Blue Gormezano, casting held last week of November/early a minimum of two (2) productions. dir.; Fufan Zhang, scenic design. December. For consideration, mail pic- Season includes “Much Ado About chorus call Rehearsals begin June 17, 2019; runs July ture and resume to Calleri Casting / Attn: Nothing” (May Adrales, dir. Rehearsals ‘Radio 930’ 11-28) and “Birds of North America” the An Iliad, 39 W. 14th St., Ste. 504, New begin Apr. 18; previews begin June 9; East Coast Premiere (Anna Moench, York, NY 10011. Deadline for receipt is runs June 20-Sept. 2), “Cymbeline” Turn the dial to this NYC Off- writer; Jason Peck, dir.; Jessi Blue Nov. 19. (Davis McCallum, dir. Rehearsals begin Broadway AEA production Gormezano, casting dir.; Fufan Zhang, ••Pays: $700/wk. Equity LORT D Non-Rep Apr. 18; previews begin June 9; runs June scenic design. Rehearsals begin June 24, Contract. 22-July 27), “Cyrano” (Meredith 2019; runs July 18-Aug. 3). McDonough, dir. Rehearsals begin May film ••Company: Thrown Stone Theatre Cape May Stage 2019 30; previews begin June 27; runs June ‘Green Card’ Company. Staff: Jason Peck, co-artistic ••Casting the Cape May Stage 2019 season. 29-Sept. 1), and “Into the Woods” (Jenn Solve the mystery of the missing dir.; Jonathan Winn, co-artistic dir. Season includes: “Heisenberg” (Simon Thompson, dir. Rehearsals begin July 2; mail in this San Fransisco, CA caper ••Season rehearses and performs in Stephens, writer; Roy Steinberg, dir. previews begin Aug. 1; runs Aug. 3-Sept. Ridgefield, CT. Rehearsals begin May 7, 2019; previews 8). ••Seeking—Local and Non-Local AEA May 22; runs May 23-June 21), “Sylvia” (A. ••Also seeking one Equity Production Talent: males & females, 57-70, all eth- R. Gurney, writer; Roy Steinberg, dir. Stage Manager and one Equity Stage ••Prepare two contrasting monologues, at nicities, for Thrown Stone’s 2019 Rehearsals begin June 11, 2019; previews Manager. SMs should check separate SM least one by Shakespeare. Bring picture Summer Repertory Season. June 26; runs June 27-Aug. 2), “Sidekicked” notice on Casting Call for information to and resume. Should you wish to be con- ••Equity Principal Auditions will be held (Kim Powers, writer; Roy Steinberg, dir. submit for consideration. sidered for “Into the Woods,” one mono- Dec. 2 from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. (lunch, noon-1 Rehearsals begin July 23, 2019; previews ••Company: Hudson Valley Shakespeare logue and also a short selection from p.m.) at Ridgefield Recreation Center, Aug. 7; runs Aug. 8-Sept. 20), “The Taming” Festival. Staff: Sean McNall (expected at Sondheim for the appropriate role you 195 Danbury Road, Ridgefield, CT 06877. (Lauren Gunderson, writer; Marlena Lustik, EPA), assoc. artistic dir. would like to be considered for. Copper Beech Room, Follow Signs and dir. Rehearsals begin Sept. 10, 2019; pre- ••Hudson Valley tech begins May 30 (July Accompanist provided. Total audition Check-In with Stage Management. An views Sept. 25; runs Sept. 26-Nov. 1), and 1 for “Into the Woods”). Season rehearses time not to exceed two minutes. Bring Equity Monitor will not be provided. The “Murder For Two: Holiday Edition” (Joe and runs in Cold Spring, NY. picture and resume. producer will run all aspects of this Kinosian, book-music; Kellen Blair, book- ••Seeking—Various Roles: 18+, all ••For more info, visit hvshakespeare.org. audition. lyrics; Hans Friedrich, dir. Rehearsals begin ethnicities. ••Pays: $796/wk. Equity LOA reference to ••For an audition appointment, email Oct. 22, 2019; previews Nov. 6; runs Nov. ••Equity Principal Auditions will be held LORT. [email protected]. No phone calls. 7-Dec. 29). Nov. 19 from 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. (lunch, AEA members without appointments to ••Company: Cape May Stage. Staff: Roy 1-2 p.m.) at Actors’ Equity New York ‘On Golden Pond’ be seen as time permits. Sides and script Steinberg, producing artistic dir.; Marlena Audition Center, 165 W. 46th St., 16th fl., ••Casting “On Golden Pond.” Synopsis: In will be provided upon securing an Lustik and Hans Friedrich, dirs. Manhattan, NY 10036. EPA Procedures what may be their final season at their appointment. Sides will also be available ••Season rehearses and runs in Cape are in effect for this audition. An Equity summer home on Golden Pond, Norman at the audition. Bring picture and resume. May, NJ. Monitor will be provided. and Ethel Thayer contend with their A reader will be provided.
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••Pursuant to the terms of a concession Ridinghood: 18+, all ethnicities. The ••Auditions will be held Nov. 18 at 6 p.m. Non Union Only. All adult actors are play- made to this employer’s agreement, the Witch: 18+, all ethnicities. Cinderella’s (auditions begin at 6 p.m.; end time is ing children, adults, ninjas and animals. employer has agreed that any Equity Mother: 18+, all ethnicities. Mysterious TBD) and Nov. 19 at 6 p.m. (auditions ••Pays $950/wk. member who attends this call will have Man: 18+, all ethnicities. Wolf: 18+, all begin at 6 p.m.; end time is TBD) at an opportunity to be seen. ethnicities. Rapunzel: 18+, all ethnicities. Quogue Community Hall, 125 Jessup ‘Playing Hot’ PLAYS ••Pays $255/wk. Equity SPT Tier 1 Cinderella’s Prince: 18+, all ethnicities. Ave., Quogue, NY 11959. An Equity ••Seeking Equity actor/singers for various Contract. Rapunzel’s Prince: 18+, all ethnicities. Monitor will not be provided. The pro- roles in “Playing Hot.” Ability to play a Giant’s Wife: 18+, all ethnicities. ducer will run all aspects of this audition. brass band instrument a plus. Also seek- Steward: 18+, all ethnicities. Granny: 18+, ••Prepare 32 bars of music from the show ing an actor/singer/trumpet player for the all ethnicities. Cinderella’s Father: 18+, all or a similar legit musical. Bring sheet role of Buddy. Synopsis: “Playing Hot,” ethnicities. Snow White: 18+, all ethnici- music. Accompanist will be provided. presented as part of Pipeline Theatre MUSICALS ties. Sleeping Beauty: 18+, all ethnicities. Readings will be from the script. For addi- Company’s 10th anniversary season, is MUSICALS ••Auditions will be held Dec. 1 from tional info email harleydeuce831@aol. set within a brassy dance hall and decon- SUBMIT YOUR CALLS FOR CAST AND CREW: Visit backstage.com/findtalent and click on “Post a Notice.” ‘Hello, Again’ A New Musical 6:30-9:45 p.m. (doors open and sign up com or visit www.hamptontheatre.org. structs the incredible story of the birth of ••Casting “Hello, Again” a new musical for begins at 6 p.m.) and Dec. 4 from 7:30- ••Salary pending. Equity Special jazz in New Orleans. Retracing the rise Include all relevant project requirements, including any pay, fees, dues, costs, required ticket sales or nudity. NY Winterfest at the Hudson Guild 9:45 p.m. (doors open and sign up Appearance Contract. and fall of Buddy Bolden, the little- Theatre. Synopsis: As Henry begins to begins at 7 p.m.) at ART/NY South known trumpeter who pioneered the chronicle his days via a diary, we get a Oxford Space, 138 S Oxford St., ‘PJ Masks Live,’ Catboy, radical sound that would become glimpse into the life of a man struggling Brooklyn, NY 11217. An Equity Monitor Romeo & Male Swing America’s Art Form, the show is neither with overcoming something. Although will not be provided. The producer will ••Casting the nonunion national tour of biography nor period piece, neither play we don’t know what, we can connect run all aspects of this audition. “PJ Masks Live.” Synopsis: “PJ Masks, nor musical, but an explosive and innova- with his journey. Henry’s personal growth ••Prepare one musical comedy song to Live” is a new, high energy live show tive theatrical event in the style of jazz. is continuously countered though by the show your range, Sondheim preferred. based on the popular Disney Junior show ••Company: Pipeline Theatre Company. ongoing presence of his mother, sister No appointments. Doors open and sign of the same title. Staff: Ari Schrier, artistic dir.; Natalie and current girlfriend in his life. up starts 1/2 hour prior to start of call. ••Company: Wojcik-Seay Casting/Round Gershtein, prod. artistic dir.; Kevin ••Company: Theater Festival - Seeking ethnically diverse, exceptional, Room Presents. Staff: Shawn Kalb, book- Armento, playwright; Jaki Bradley, dir.; NYWinterfest. Staff: Jordan Louis versatile singers, character and legit. A writer; Pure West, music & lyrics; Jaimie Stephanie Yankwitt & Margaret Dunn, Fischer, book & lyrics; Jeffrey Mathews, sense of humor is mandatory. Some Selke, dir.-choreo.; Wojcik/Seay Casting, TBD Casting, casting dirs. (will attend music; Cody Jones, dir. non-traditional, cross gender casting casting. EPA); Mary Baynard, casting assist. ••Rehearses December 2018-January possible. A familiarity with the musical ••Rehearses Jan. 2-12, 2019 in NYC; tech ••Rehearsals begin March 25, 2019; pre- 2019 in NYC; performs Feb. 7-8 (6:15 is mandatory. The company is expected runs Jan. 13-26 in CT; tours Jan. 27- mid views begin April 26; runs May 5-25 in p.m.) and Feb. 10 (8:30 p.m.) at Hudson to be 10 to 12 actors who will play multi- June 2019 nationally. Note: All dates are NYC. There will also be a 29-hour reading Guild Theatre. ple roles. The concept: “Into the subject to change. held in January. ••Seeking—Henry: male, 28-36, all eth- Woods,” as performed by refugees in a ••Seeking—Catboy (Track #1): male, ••Seeking—Buddy Bolden: male, 18+, nicities, an accountant who’s struggling resettlement camp, somewhere in the 18-37, all ethnicities, Catboy/Connor: African American. Actors 1-7: 20-35, all with recovering from something. world in either the present or the “near 5’9”-5’11.” Connor is a regular boy by ethnicities. Caroline: female, 24-30, all ethnicities, future.” The characters in the fairy tales day, but Superhero Catboy by night. ••Equity Principal Auditions will be held Henry’s girlfriend. Recently moved in and of Grimm, come alive wishing for a bet- Catboy is courageous, brave, adventur- Nov. 26 from 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. (lunch, wants to be closer to him, but he won’t ter life, first looking out only to their ous and clever. He drives a Cat Car. He is 1-2 p.m.) at Ripley-Grier Studios (305), seem to let her in. Brenda: female, 24-30, own self-interest, but learning in the regarded the group leader and is full of 305 W. 38th St., 2nd Fl. Holding Room: all ethnicities, Henry’s sister. An artist end that true happiness comes from a feline-inspired qualities including speed 203; Audition Room: 207, Manhattan, NY who pushes her brother to ignore and collective caring about others. Slippers, and super high jumps. Super Powers: 10018. EPA Procedures are in effect for escape his problems rather than dealing golden eggs, towers, witches, princes, Speed, Agility & Superhuman Hearing. this audition. An Equity Monitor will be with them. Louise: female, 48-55, all all just amount to a handful of beans Must be an excellent singer/actor with provided. ethnicities, Henry’s mother. She loves her without friends. The musical starts and great personality. Dance skills a plus. ••Stage Management Positions: son, and especially since the passing of concludes with a declaration, “I wish!” Especially seeking a performer with Production Stage Manager, Assistant her husband she clings to him more than So, we end where we begin, in the camp, Acro & Tumbling skills. Strong, High Stage Manager - both positions already ever. Violet: female, 28-35, all ethnicities, but in the meantime, the company has Tenor. Romeo (Track #5): male, 18-37, filled. SMs may submit resumes for Henry’s ex-wife. She only appears in one told a story which takes them on a jour- all ethnicities, 5’9”-5’11”; a villain who is future consideration. song, but is crucial to the growth and ney of realization that, among other a marvel of mechanical mischief. He is ••Prepare a contemporary monologue recovery of Henry. things, the way to kill a giant is to work full of over-sized schemes. Must be an under two minutes. If you play an instru- ••Seeking submissions from NY. together and that while we may lament excellent actor/singer with great per- ment, especially a brass band instrument, ••Send submissions to our lot, we can do something about it, sonality and comedic timing. Male bring your instrument and be prepared to [email protected]. just remembering “No One Is Alone!” Swing: male, 18-37, all ethnicities, 5’9” play 16 bars of a song. ••For consideration, submit headshot/ Also, of course, there is the idea that or shorter, strong character actor/ ••Pays: $375 p/w + pension & health. resume and video. you need to be careful what you wish for singer/dancer to cover all male charac- Equity Transition Contract. ••No pay. because you might actually get it! ters. Must be adept at dance and willing ••Equity Showcase-NY Basic Showcase to learn puppetry. ‘Radio 930’ ‘Into The Woods’ Code. Travel stipend for AEA members. ••Auditions will be held Nov. 19 at 10 a.m. ••Seeking Equity actor/singers for various ••Casting Equity actor-singers for “Into (male singer/dancers; sign-in by 9:30 roles in “Radio 930,” a musical. The Woods.” ‘Man of La Mancha’ a.m.) at 500 8th Ave., Room 404 (405 ••Company: Radio Entertainment LLC. ••Company: Theater 2020, Inc. Staff: ••Casting “Man of La Mancha.” Holding), Manhattan, NY 10018. Staff: DTE Management; Charles Yurick Judith Jarosz & David Fuller, producing ••Company: Hampton Theatre Company. ••All will dance/move first. Typing may and Nancy Paris, creators-prods.; Josh artistic dirs.; David Fuller, dir.; Judith Staff: Dale Wasserman, writer; Edward occur. Billig, book; Bob Dylan, Supertramp, Jarosz, choreo.; Giles Hogya, lighting Brennan, dir. ••Come prepared to dance/move first. T.Rex, Cheap Trick, Van Morrison, Kansas, designer. ••Rehearsals begin early February 2019; This will be an athletic movement combi- Chicago, etc., music-lyrics; David ••Rehearsals begin Jan 22, 2019 (weekday runs Mar. 21-Apr. 7 at Quogue nation. Jazz shoes or sneakers are fine. Ruttura, dir.; Doug Katsaros, music dir.; evenings 6:30-10 p.m.; weekends TBA); Community Hall, 125 Jessup Ave., You may be asked to stay to sing/read. Tara Rubin Casting/Claire Burke, CSA, runs Feb. 21-24, 28, Mar. 1, 3, 7-10, and Quogue, NY. Have the show material for Catboy & casting (expected at the EPA). 13-17 at Founders Hall Theater, St. ••Seeking—Cervantes/Quixote: male, Romeo prepared in advance. You can find ••Runs Jan. 28-Feb. 16, 2019 in NYC. Francis College (180 Remsen St.) in 40-60, all ethnicities. Sancho: male, the material on our website here: https:// ••Seeking—Bernhard (Bern) Heidt: 18+, all Brooklyn Heights, NYC. 40-60, all ethnicities. Padre: male, 18+, wscasting.com/audition_info/pj-masks- ethnicities. Otto Heidt: male, 18+, all eth- ••Seeking—Narrator: 18+, all ethnicities. all ethnicities. Dr. Carrasco: male, 30-50, live-catboy-male-swing Bring your head- nicities. Mathilda Heidt: female, 18+, all Cinderella: 18+, all ethnicities. Jack: 18+, all ethnicities. Innkeeper: male, 30-60, all shot/resume along and your full book of ethnicities. Anna Heidt: female, 18+, all all ethnicities. Jack’s Mother: 18+, all ethnicities. Muleteer (3): male, 20-40, all music, in case the team needs to hear ethnicities. Sigmund (Sig) Bauer: male, ethnicities. The Baker: 18+, all ethnicities. ethnicities. Aldonza: female, 25-45, all something else. Note: Must be available 18+, all ethnicities. Maja Meyers: female, The Baker’s Wife: 18+, all ethnicities. ethnicities. Antonia: female, 20-40, all for full contract. Confirm dates before 18+, all ethnicities. Vanda Schuster: Cinderella’s Stepmother: 18+, all ethnici- ethnicities. Fermina: female, 20-40, all coming in. All talent must have a valid female, 18+, all ethnicities. Oscar ties. Florinda (Cinderella’s Stepsister): ethnicities. Maria: female, 20-40, all eth- passport, be 18+, physically fit and adept. Merrick: male, 18+, all ethnicities. 18+, all ethnicities. Lucinda (Cinderella’s nicities. Housekeeper: female, 35-60, all Especially seeking performers with ••Equity Principal Auditions will be held Stepsister): 18+, all ethnicities. Little Red ethnicities. Martial Arts ability and/or tumbling/acro. Nov. 19 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (lunch, 1:30-
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2:30 p.m.) at Pearl Studios NYC (500), Manhattan, NY 10018. ECC Procedures ••Seeking—Ensemble Singers: males & Studios NYC (500), 500 8th Ave., 3rd fl., 500 8th Ave., 3rd fl., Manhattan, NY are in effect for this audition. An Equity females, 20-59, all ethnicities, varied Manhattan, NY 10018. ECC Procedures 10018. EPA Procedures are in effect for Monitor will be provided. types with strong legit musical theater are in effect for this audition. An Equity this audition. An Equity Monitor will be ••Singers: Prepare one very brief cut of a voices with large ranges. Should have Monitor will be provided. provided. song in the style of either show (16 movement ability. Possible specialties ••Singers: Prepare a brief rock and roll ••Prepare a brief rock and roll song and bars), we will not hear contrasting and principal understudy assignments. song and bring your book. Bring a picture bring your book. Bring a picture and selections on this day, but will consider ••Equity Chorus Calls will be held Nov. 27 and resume, stapled together. Dancers: resume, stapled together. performers for the full remaining sea- at 10:30 a.m. (male singers) and at 2 p.m. Bring a picture and resume, stapled ••Pays: $550/wk., plus pension & health son. Dancers, come dressed to dance: (female singers) at Pearl Studios NYC together. Wear sneakers and women also benefits. Equity Off-Broadway heels/jazz shoes for women, jazz shoes (500), 500 8th Ave., 3rd fl., NYC 10018. bring character heels. Bring your book Developmental Level Two or sneakers for men. Also prepare one ECC Procedures are in effect for this and be prepared with a brief Rock and
MUSICALS very brief cut of a song in the style of audition. An Equity Monitor will be Roll song in case you are asked to stay ‘The Last Five Years’ either show (16 bars) in case asked to provided. and sing. ••Casting Equity actor-singers for “The stay and sing. If unable to attend the ••Prepare 16 bars of a traditional musical ••Pays $550/wk., plus pension and health Last Five Years.” Synopsis: We follow a auditions, feel free to send materials to theater song showing range. Bring sheet benefits. AEA Off-Broadway love affair and marriage between a novel- [email protected], for music; a piano accompanist will be pro- Developmental Level Two Agreement. ist and a struggling actress over five appointment consideration. vided. Bring pix & resume, stapled years. The show moves backward and ••Pays $450/wk., with health/pension/ together. forward through time - his story begins travel. Equity LOA ref. to COST ••Pays: $2,095/wk., current min. Equity when they meet, hers when they break Agreement. Production (League) Contract.
FILM up - and they meet in the middle at their FEATURE FILMS wedding. Lerner & Loewe’s ‘My Fair ‘My Fair Lady,’ Riverside ••Company: Portland Stage Company. Lady,’ B’way, Dancers Theatre Nonunion Dance Call Horror Short, Stunt Woman/ Staff: Kevin R Free, dir.; Jenn Haltman, ••Seeking male and female dancers for ••Seeking nonunion dancers for the Acrobat casting dir.; Anita Stewart, artistic/exec. replacements in the currently running Riverside Theatre production of “My Fair ••Seeking a body double/stunt double for dir.; Eddie Reichert, musical dir. Broadway production of Lerner & Lady.” a horror film that is currently in produc- ••Rehearsals begin Apr. 9, 2019; runs Apr. Loewe’s “My Fair Lady,” adapted from ••Company: Wojcik/Seay Casting. Staff: tion. Coordinator states: “This is a horror 30-May 19, 2019 in Portland, ME. George Bernard Shaw’s play and Gabriel James Brennan (in attendance), dir.- short film that is a part of a horror compi- ••Seeking—Cathy Hiatt: female, 23-28, all Pascal’s motion picture “Pygmalion.” choreo.; Anne Shuttlesworth, music dir.; lation that we are pitching to TV and ethnicities. Jamie Wellerstein: male, ••Company: Lincoln Center Theater. Staff: Allen D. Cornell, artistic dir.; Wojcik | Seay VOD. Our last horror film ‘Beaster Day’ 23-28, all ethnicities. Lincoln Center Theater, prod.; Andre Casting (in attendance), casting office. was released on VOD on HULU, iTunes, ••Equity Principal Auditions will be held Bishop, producing artistic dir.; Ira ••Rehearsals begin Feb. 19, 2019; runs VUDU, Walmart, and other VOD and DVD Dec. 12 and Dec. 13 in NYC. Weitzman, assoc. prod. of musical the- Mar. 12-31 in Vero Beach, FL. outlets.” ••For consideration, email picture and ater for Lincoln Center; Bartlett Sher, dir.; ••Seeking—Ensemble Dancers: males & ••Company: Purgatory Blues LLC. Staff: resume with your AEA status in the sub- Frederick Loewe, music; Alan Jay Lerner, females, 18-38, all ethnicities, dancer- Zachary Snygg, coord. ject line to [email protected]. lyrics-book; Ted Sperling, musical dir.; singers, early 20s and up; to play various ••Shooting in Allentown, PA (2 hours). ••Pays $696/wk. Equity LORT Non-Rep Chris Gattelli, choreo.; Telsey + Company, ensemble/ featured roles such as flower ••Seeking—Stunt Woman/Gymnast/ Agreement. casting. girls, maids, cockneys and Ascot Race Acrobat: female, 18-36, Caucasian, ••Currently running on Broadway at the Patrons. Latino/Hispanic, Asian, South Asian, Vivian Beaumont Theater, Lincoln Center ••Auditions will be held Dec. 3 from 10 Native American, Middle Eastern, Theater. a.m.-1:30 p.m. (sign-up, 9 a.m.; list pulled Southeast Asian / Pacific Islander, ••Seeking—Male Dancers: male, 20-49, all by 10:30 a.m.; lunch, 1:30-2:30 p.m.) and Ethnically Ambiguous / Mixed Race, CHORUS CALLS ethnicities. Female Dancers: female, from 2:30-6 p.m. (sign-up, 1:30 p.m.; list approx. 5’5” and 105 pounds who can do 20-49, all ethnicities. pulled by 3 p.m.; lunch, 1:30-2:30 p.m.) at gymnastics, flips, splits, etc. for a scene. Argyle Theatre 2019-2020 ••Equity Chorus Calls will be held Nov. 19 Pearl Studios (500), 500 8th Ave., 3rd fl., ••Seeking submissions from NY. Season at 10 a.m. (male dancers) and at 2 p.m. Manhattan, NY 10018. ••Send submissions to ZackSnygg@ ••Casting Equity singers and dancers for (female dancers) at Pearl Studios NYC ••All ethnicities encouraged to attend. Hotmail.com. the Argyle Theatre 2019-2020 Season. (500), 500 8th Ave., 12th fl., Manhattan, Bring jazz and character shoes. Bring ••Pays: $80 for the two-hour shoot. Season includes “Spring Awakening” NY 10018. ECC procedures are in effect book of music in case you are asked to (Evan Pappas, artistic dir.; Mark Perlman for this audition. An Equity Monitor will sing. Must bring a current picture and and Dylan Perlman, managing dirs.; be provided. resume. Callbacks are in early December. Steven Sater, playwright; Duncan Sheik, ••Men: Bring jazz/character shoes. ••Pays: $450/wk. for nonunion talent, composer; Steven Sater, lyricist; Women: Bring flats and heels. Bring pix & LORT B+ for Equity members. STUDENT FILMS Matthew Earnest, dir.; Jonathan Brenner, resume, stapled together. We strongly music dir.; Sara Brians, choreo.; Michael encourage actors of all ethnic back- ‘Radio 930’ ‘Late’ Cassara, CSA, casting dir. Rehearsals grounds to attend. ••Casting Equity singers and dancers for ••Casting “Life,” a short student film begin Jan. 2, 2019; runs Jan. 17-Feb. 24, ••Pays $2,095/wk. Equity Production “Radio 930.” about a middle-aged, working class cou- 2019) and “The Producers” (Evan Pappas, (League) Contract. ••Company: Radio Entertainment LLC. ple. Their hard partying, worry-free life- artistic dir.; Mark Perlman and Dylan Staff: Charles Yurick and Nancy Paris, style comes to question when they Perlman, managing dirs.; Mel Brooks, Lerner and Loewe’s ‘My Fair prods.-created by; Josh Billig, book; Bob discover an unwanted pregnancy. The music-lyrics; Mel Brooks and Thomas Lady,’ B’way, Singers Dylan, Supertramp, T. Rex, Cheap Trick, film will be shot on 35MM film on Meehan, book; Evan Pappas, dir.; ••Seeking ensemble singers for replace- Van Morrison, Kansas, Chicago, etc., Panavision gear. Antoinette DiPietropolo, choreo.; Jeffrey ments in the currently-running Broadway music-lyrics; David Ruttura, dir.; Doug ••Company: Feirstein. Staff: H.J. Kim, Lodin, music dir.; Michael Cassara, CSA, production of Lerner and Loewe’s “My Katsaros, music dir.; Tara Rubin Casting/ prod. casting dir. Rehearsals begin Feb. 25, Fair Lady” at Adapted from George Claire Burke, CSA, casting dir. ••Shoots Nov. 19 (evening) at Steiner 2019; runs Mar. 14-Apr. 21, 2019). Bernard Shaw’s play and Gabriel Pascal’s ••Runs Jan. 28-Feb. 16, 2019 in NYC. Studios in Brooklyn, NY. ••Company: Argyle Entertainment LLC. motion picture “Pygmalion.” Actors of all ••Seeking—Bernhard (Bern) Heidt: male, ••Seeking—Amy: female, 35-45, all eth- ••Rehearsals in Manhattan, NYC; season ethnic backgrounds strongly encouraged 20-29, all ethnicities. Otto Heidt: male, nicities, a waitress at the local diner, liv- runs in Babylon, Long Island, NY (about to attend. 50-59, all ethnicities. Mathilda Heidt: ing paycheck to paycheck. Despite her an hour from Midtown, via LIRR; produc- ••Company: Lincoln Center Theater. Staff: female, 50-59, all ethnicities. Anna age, she unapologetically continues to ers cover all travel.). Lincoln Center Theater, prod.; Andre Heidt: female, 11, all ethnicities. Sigmund live the hard partying lifestyle she began ••Seeking—Equity SIngers: males & Bishop, producing artistic dir.; Ira (Sig) Bauer: male, 20-29, all ethnicities. in her 20s. When she discovers she is females, 18+, all ethnicities. Equity Weitzman, assoc. prod. of musical the- Maja Meyers: female, 20-29, all ethnici- unexpectedly pregnant, she must decide Dancers: males & females, 18+, all ater for Lincoln Center Theater; Bartlett ties. Vanda Schuster: female, 20-29, all whether she wants to have the baby and ethnicities. Sher, dir.; Frederick Loewe, music; Alan ethnicities. Oscar Merrick: male, 20-29, leave her lifestyle behind, or have an ••Equity Chorus Calls will be held Nov. 25 Jay Lerner, lyrics-book; Ted Sperling, all ethnicities. abortion to keep the status quo. Jimmy: at 10 a.m. (Equity male dancers), at 12 musical dir.; Chris Gattelli, choreo.; Telsey ••Equity Chorus Calls will be held Nov. 20 male, 40-50, Asian, South Asian, p.m. (Equity female dancers), at 2 p.m. + Company, casting. at 10 a.m. (Equity female singers) and at 2 Southeast Asian / Pacific Islander, (Equity male singers) and at 4 p.m. ••Show is currently running at the Vivian p.m. (Equity male singers) and Nov. 26 at Ethnically Ambiguous / Mixed Race, a (Equity female singers) at The Growing Beaumont Theater, Lincoln Center 10 a.m. (Equity female dancers) and at 2 middle-aged mechanic; he has never had Studio, 344 W. 38th St., 4th fl., Theater in NYC. p.m. (Equity male dancers) at Pearl any aspirations in life and has evaded the
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responsibilities of adult life. When he 35-45, Caucasian, not the atypical mom; learns he has gotten Amy pregnant, he SCRIPTED TV & despite having 5 kids, Wendy is still wild needs to choose whether to take respon- Audition at heart; she shows little affection sibility or run from it. VIDEO towards her children and would rather be ••Seeking submissions from NY. Highlights out drinking and partying, leaving her ••Send submissions to hj.kim@feirstein. ‘Aromatherapy ER’ husband Walter responsible for raising film. ••Casting “Aromatherapy ER.” Synopsis: NEW YORK TRISTATE their children. Rate: $65/half day. Kathy- ••Pays: $100 for a 4-hour shoot. An essential oils shop owner and a pre- Stepmother: female, 40-52, Caucasian, med student cure the physical and spiri- a disciplinarian and favors her biological ‘The Stare Off Game’ tual ailments of their patients one children over her step kids; this becomes ••Casting “The Stare Off Game,” a stu- aromatic blend at a time. Aromatherapy Fri. Nov. 16 a problem for her husband, Walter; the dent film for Columbia University. ER is produced by Daily Pygmy ‘All Our Children’ majority of their fights are over the chil- Synopsis: A young couple struggles with Productions, which also produces com- ‘The Importance of Being Earnest’ dren; soon, arguing get physical and all edy web series STRAY (YouTube.com/ hell breaks loose in this once stable their differences. This film is about the ‘Playboy Credence’ roles we play to cover our differences, StrayShow), a NYC Web Fest selection home. Rate: $65/half day. Young Rachel: and what happens when we go in and out whose season two will be released early female, 7-11, Caucasian, adores her of those roles. In every relationship, 2019. Sat. Nov. 17 father and clings to his side for guidance there’s a person who has the upper hand. ••Company: Daily Pygmy Productions. ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Scene Recreation and growth while Rachel’s mother Producer states: “I believe that the per- Staff: Pablo Andreu, casting dir. ignores her and hardly shows any love or ‘The Next Great Trainer’ (also 11/18) son whose personality diverts more from ••Pilot shoots in January in NYC. affection; these relationships will have a • society’s expectations, the ‘normal,’ usu- •Seeking—Vira: female, 29-50, all eth- lasting effect on Rachel as she grows up FILM ally is the one who needs to compromise. nicities, a level three-certified aroma- Sun. Nov. 18 and learns more about her parents pasts. This story is about what that struggle therapist, essential oils proprietor and Rate: $65/half day. Teen Rachel: female, Black Box New Play Festival looks like, and about that honest creator of the Aromatherapy ER, VIRA is a 13-18, Caucasian, after watching her moment when you realize that you need staunch believer of the power of aroma- ‘On Golden Pond’ parents marriage crumble, Rachel’s to depart.” therapy and holistic wellness; she is bit- ‘Swell’ father re-marries; for the first time in ••Company: Columbia University. Staff: terly skeptical of Western medicine, an Rachel’s life, there is harmony in her
‘Hand To God’ & ‘Stop Kiss’ & VIDEO TV Agnes Karlsson, dir.; Michael Kenny, prod. aversion she developed after a personal house; this harmony is short lived as her ••Rehearses the week before the shoot; health issue was botched by a surgeon; Step-Mother shows favoritism to her shoots Dec. 14 & 15 in NYC. through her mentorship of Grizelle, she Mon. Nov. 19 biological children while ignoring the ••Seeking—John: male, 20-40, all ethnic- learns that aromatherapy is not a cure-all ‘PJ Masks Live,’ Nat’l Tour needs of Rachel and her siblings. Rate: ities, approaching 30; an introvert who and that there are instances in which $65/half day. Rachel’s Siblings: males & ‘My Fair Lady,’ Singers struggles to participate in and enjoy his Western medicine is helpful and even females, 12-24, Caucasian, caught in the life as a young person in New York. He necessary. Grizelle: female, 18-30, all ‘The Cradle Will Rock’ (also 11/20) middle of their parents constant fight-
worries a lot about the future, and about ethnicities, an ambitious pre-med stu- Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival ing; they have seen and heard things that COMMERCIAL dent, she seeks a job at the no child should witness; the fighting spi- how he is perceived. A part of him can’t ‘Buyer and Cellar’ wait to get old and move to the country Aromatherapy ER to satisfy her college rals out of control but they band side, in order to live a life more in phase degree’s alternative wellness require- Lerner & Loewe’s ‘My Fair Lady,’ B’way together despite the turmoil. Rate: $65/ with his personality. Warm to the ones ment; she is skeptical of aromatherapy, ‘Jersey Boys’ half day. Tim-Rachel’s Husband: 28-35, he cares about, he’s perceived as a little but through her job at the Aromatherapy ‘Radio 930’ (also 11/20) Caucasian, works for the local police difficult to connect with when meeting ER she starts to see the benefits of holis- SWAT team; he has the unfortunate new people. He got his looks as a teen- tic wellness, recognizing the limitations responsibility to tell his wife Rachel that ager and still isn’t quite aware of the of Western medicine. Rowan: male, Tues. Nov. 20 her father has been arrested for murder charm he possesses. Audrey: female, 20, 25-40, all ethnicities, Vira’s loyal acolyte, ‘My Fair Lady,’ Dancers and might very well be involved in previ- all ethnicities, mid-20s, a charismatic Rowan is an avid practitioner of aroma- ously unsolved murders that span a ‘Toni Stone’ and intense young woman. High- therapy and holistic wellness, and decade. Rate: $65/half day. Paula- tempered and stubborn, she’s a messy believes in communing with the Earth Grandmother: 55-75, all ethnicities, with but rational dreamer who embraces life. with the aid of mind-bending sub- For the full auditions calendar, problems at home, Walter leans on his Her playfulness and raw humor some- stances; he is also a paranoid conspiracy visit backstage.com/auditions mother, Paula for support; Paula has a times gets her into weird situations, and theorist and is vehemently comforting presence and helps out with she’s the kind of person you want to be anti-establishment. the grandchildren as much as possible; friends with. Her self-confidence makes ••Seeking submissions from NY. she is one of the only stable figures in her believe that she can “save” people- ••Send submissions to pdandreu@gmail. her grandchildren’s lives. Rate: $65/half -which she does, until her patience runs com. completely caught off guard when find- day. out, and something more interesting ••Send video submissions to pdandreu@ ing out that the man she looked up to her ••Seeking submissions from NY. comes along. gmail.com. The sides are attached on this entire life was nothing more than a mur- ••Send submissions to imartinovic@red- ••Auditions will be held by appt. Nov. 17 posting. derous monster. Rate: $182/day. Older marblemedia.net. and Nov. 18 in NYC. ••Pays $125/day for leads, $50/day for Walter: male, 50-65, Caucasian, since ••Initial auditions will be via online sub- ••Send submissions to mck2157@colum- supporting. the death of his second wife, Walter has mission. Any callbacks will be held in- bia.edu. been exhibiting some very odd behavior; person at company’s production office in ••Auditions will be held by appointment his daughter worries about him con- Manhattan. Nov. 17 & 18. stantly; he becomes increasingly para- ••Pay varies by role. ••No pay. noid, makes strange comments and buys REALITY TV & his grandchildren very odd gifts; Robin ‘Tortilla de Patata’ has never seen this side of her father and ••Casting “Tortilla de Patata,” an NYU DOCUMENTARY worries that she might not be able to Tisch grad student short film. help him as he continues to isolate him- ONLINE ••Company: NYU Tisch. Staff: Chloe ‘Evil Lives Here’ Episode 407 self. Rate: $182/Day. Younger Walter: Wallace, dir.; Molly Gillis, prod. ••Casting roles for episode 407 of “Evil male, 38-45, Caucasian, while it’s clear COMMERCIALS & ••Shoots Nov. 30 in NYC. Lives Here,” a series on Investigation that Walter loves his wife, it’s also clear ••Seeking—Nicole: female, 15-18, all eth- Discovery about killers and those who that she doesn’t love him back as much; PROMOS nicities, high school student Nicole skips lived with them. the two fight all the time and their rela- school and catches Selene, the lead, in ••Company: Red Marble Media. Staff: Ivan tionship becomes too much to bear; Music Product Demo Video her beautiful Tribeca home. Nicole con- Martinovic, casting dir. Walter and his wife go their separate ••Casting persona characters to help fronts Selene. ••Shoots for 3-4 days during the week of ways and he soon re-marries a woman demonstrate a music product. ••Seeking submissions from NY. Dec. 3 in the NYC/NJ area. with two children of her own; although Production states: “We’ll be working with ••Send submissions to chloewallacedb@ ••Seeking—Adult Rachel: 25-35, Walter and his new wife get along great you to demonstrate how to use the prod- gmail.com. Caucasian, after moving away from at first, the pressure of having 7 children uct and do several shots of it in use based ••Self tapes are welcome. home and starting a family of her own, to care for becomes a bone of conten- on your talent. We’ll be shooting in a ••Travel & meals provided. SAG-AFTRA Rachel is shocked to find out the true tion between the newlyweds. Rate: $65/ small video studio near central Student Film Agreement. nature of her fathers past; Rachel is half day. Wendy-Rachel’s Mom: female, Connecticut.”
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••Company: Flapjack LLC. Staff: Eddie ••For consideration, submit a resume and makes you unique to your work. We will Broadway musical, “Mary Poppins.” Hollenbeck, prod. cover letter (with salary requirements also discuss your rep and how to stream- Production states: “Rehearsals for Mary ••Shoots Nov. 20 or 21 (times TBD) in and outlining your interest in Lincoln line what you are presenting to casting and Bert will take place sporadically Central CT. Center) to humanresources@lincolncen- directors. I’d love to help you grow in this January through June (according to per- ••Seeking—Dancer: 18+, all ethnicities, ter.org with “Production Manager: in the way so that you can walk into your audi- former availability) with the purpose mainly looking for a breakdancer, but if you subject line. Submissions without cover tions confidently and do extremely well.” being to complete Mary/Bert material are a lyric or hip-hop dancer we’d be inter- letters will not be reviewed. Internal ••Company: Find Your Honesty: Acting before the regular rehearsal process ested in hearing from you. DJ: 18+, all eth- Candidates should contact a member of Through Song. Staff: Alex Covington, begins.” nicities, would be great if you have (and are the Human Resources Department lead coach-owner. ••Company: Crescendo Theatrical comfortable performing) your own gear. directly.. ••Ongoing classes in NYC and via Skype. Productions. Staff: Jill Barnard and Tracy Band Member: 18+, all ethnicities, mainly ••Seeking—Musical Theater Performers: Berry, dirs.; Rosanne Lam, music dir.;
MUSICALS looking for a drummer or keyboardist; males & females, 10-50, all ethnicities, Angelica Gallegos, choreo.; Keith De would be great if you have (and are com- dedicated and passionate musical the- Luca, technical dir. fortable performing) your own instrument. ater artists looking to refine their craft or ••Rehearses (Mary and Bert only) sporadi- ••Seeking submissions from CT. WORKSHOPS get coaching for auditions and callbacks, cally throughout Jan.-June 2019; full cast ••Apply on Backstage.com. or young performers who need basic rehearsals held in July in Glendora, CA. ••Submit a video of your talent. Broadway Artists Alliance of tools to grow as artists. Performs Aug. 3, 4, 10, and 11 in either La ••Pays: $150 for about half a day. Craft NYC, Adult Performers ••Seeking submissions from NY. Verne or Arcadia, CA. services provided and at least one meal ••Seeking advanced performers (ages ••Apply on Backstage.com. ••Seeking—Bert: male, 20-60, all ethnici- per shift. Must be able to self-report to 18+) for Broadway Artists Alliance’s ••Submit a headshot, resume, and cover ties, strong singer, actor, and mover with
FILM shooting location. (BAA) adult profession workshop. letter as well as any clips of you perform- cockney accent. ••BAA notes: “Are you currently seeking ing. For more info and testimonials, visit ••Auditions will be held Dec. 4 from representation and looking to spring- www.actingthroughsong.org. 7:30-9 p.m. at Crescendo Studios, 1435 board your career with in NYC industry? ••Introductory sessions can be scheduled E. Route 66, ste. F, Glendora, CA 91740. The Broadway Artists Alliance (BAA) for $60. ••Send submissions to crescendoper- STAGE STAFF & adult professional workshop is an [email protected]. advanced musical theatre program for The Instrumental/Preparation ••Become very familiar with the first min- TECH recent college graduates and profes- Intensive At The Folster ute and 40 seconds of the Broadway ver- sional adults who wish to continue their Studio sion of “Chim Chim Cher-ee,” with a Hudson Valley Shakespeare training while making connections in the ••Seeking participants for a new work- cockney accent. Expect cold reading Festival 2019 Season professional world (we will also consider shop. Company states: “In this three- from script. Movement will be taught at ••Seeking two Equity stage managers current college students approaching hour intensive format, we’ll explore a the audition. Dress to move and bring who will each be on two productions in their junior or senior years, and masters unique system of Preparations and a jazz shoes or appropriate footwear. the four-show season. One will be a des- candidates with strong credits). multitude of exercises designed to free ••No pay. ignated PSM, overseeing and managing Participants study voice, acting, dance, impulsive and expressive blocks, release the whole team for the season. and ‘the business of the business’ with emotion, elevate your ego state, access ••Company: Hudson Valley Shakespeare Broadway performers, directors, chore- the deeper self and bring you to the spe- Festival. Staff: Sean McNall, assoc. artistic ographers, and top NYC industry.” cific emotional life of your character. dir. Expected at the EPAs on nov. 19 and 20, ••A few of BAA’s previous faculty and Learn the 8 Categories Of Preparation FEATURE FILMS if SMs prefer to attend for a brief interview. guest artists have included Laura and specifically when, where and how to ••First rehearsals “Much Ado/Cymbeline” Benanti, Alex Brightman, Andrea Burns, apply them in scenes, roles and auditions. ‘Fear Binds’ Apr. 18, 2019; “Cyrano,” May 30; “Into the Jenn Colella, Corey Cott, Sutton Foster, Special focus is given to specific ••Casting day players in “Fear Binds,” a Woods,” July 2; move to the Hudson Alexander Gemignani, Randy Graff, Emotional Preparations you can use to nonunion feature film. Valley and begin tech: May 30; “Into the Jeremy Jordan, Adam Kantor, Derek generate any emotional condition the ••Company: Attagirlfilm. Staff: Natalie Woods,” July 1; previews begin “Much Klena, Caissie Levy, Taylor Louderman, script requires. Regardless of your prior Lauer, filmmaker. Ado/Cymbeline,” June 9; “Cyrano,” June Megan McGinnis, Donna McKechnie, training or way of working, this promises ••Shoots Dec. 16 in La Jolla, CA. Weekend 27 and Aug. 1. Openings: “Much Ado,” Lindsay Mendez, Laura Osnes, and more. to be an empowering and deeply reward- rehearsal date TBD in San Diego, CA. June 20; “Cymbeline,” June 22; “Cyrano,” ••The week of training culminates in a ing workshop filled with tools you can ••Seeking—Abuse Support Group June 29; “Into the Woods,” Aug. 3. final industry showcase. immediately apply to your work. For more Member: males & females, 18+, all eth- Closings: “Cymbeline,” July 27; “Much ••Company: Broadway Artists Alliance of information on our way of working, go to nicities, a group scene of a support group Ado,” Sept.; “Cyrano,” Sept. 1. NYC. thefolsterstudio.com.” for people who experienced an abusive ••Seeking—Stage Manager: 18+, all ••The adult profession workshop will be ••Company: The Folster Studio. Staff: relationship; seeking characters honesty ethnicities. held Jan. 9-12, 2019 in NYC. All classes Sean P. Folster, facilitator; Sarah Rosen, through working with actors via guided ••Seeking submissions from NY. are held at Ripley Grier Studios in NYC. In admin. improv; putting together a diverse cast, ••Apply on Backstage.com. addition, BAA offers year-round private ••Workshop will be held Dec. 15 (1-4 p.m.) with group chemistry, of exceptional ••In lieu of attending the EPAs on Nov. 19 coaching via Skype and/or in person in at The Producers Club (358 W. 44th St.) actors. Must be available for one evening and 20. Stage Managers may submit NYC. in NYC. or a weekend to work on your character, cover letter and resume to Mike ••Seeking—Advanced Performers: 18+, all ••Seeking—Actors: males & females, and available to film Dec. 16. Vandercook for consideration. Email: ethnicities. 20-64, all ethnicities, actors of all levels ••Seeking submissions from CA. [email protected], or ••Seeking submissions from NY. welcome. ••Send submissions to attagirlfilm@gmail. mail to: Mike Vandercook, Hudson Valley ••To apply, visit www.broadwayartistsal- ••Seeking submissions from NY. com. Shakespeare Festival, Stage liance.org/programs/ ••Send submissions to info@thefolster- ••Submit a self tape sharing an abusive Management Submission, 143 Main St., adult-professional-workshops. studio.com. relationship your character experienced Cold Spring, NY 10516. Deadline Dec. 1. ••Tuition fees range from $795-$895 ••No pay. Cost is $50 for non-members as one would in a support group. For more info, visit: hvshakespeare.org. (early tuition discount through Nov. 21). for the three-hour workshop. ••Deferred pay of $125/day, IMDb credit ••Salary pending (2018 mins.:$926/wk.) provided. ref. to LORT. Equity LOA Contract. ‘Find Your Honesty: Acting Through Song’ Classes
GIGS Lincoln Center Production ••Seeking participants for fall classes for SOUTHERN Manager “Find Your Honesty: Acting Through ••Seeking a staff production manager for Song.” Owner states: “’Find Your CALIFORNIA STUDENT FILMS Lincoln Center. Honesty: Acting Through Song’ is an act- ••Company: Lincoln Center for the ing/coaching studio for musical theater. ‘Breaking Up and Entering’ Performing Arts. Staff: Josie Callahan, Sessions are private and 60 minutes in ••Casting “Breaking Up and Entering,” a receptionist. length, and are focused on the acting student short film. Synopsis: A whimsical ••Works in New York, NY. side of your musical theater material. We comedy that focuses on an insecure pro- EVENTS ••Seeking—Production Manager: 18+, all will work on songs from your book, apply- MUSICALS tagonist, Brian, who is still caught up in a ethnicities. ing different tools to help you in con- devastating break up with his ex- girl- ••Seeking submissions from NY. necting to your material in a very real, ‘Mary Poppins,’ Bert friend, Stacey, six months ago. When he ••Send submissions to humanresources@ grounded, and natural way. The key is ••Casting the role of Bert for a production returns home one night after a late work- lincolncenter.org. understanding how to bring you and what of Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s out and discovers three burglars in his liv-
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ing room, he pretends to also be another ••Seeking submissions from CA. ••Seeking—Marille Orsay: female, 30-50, robber looting the same house to avoid ••Send submissions to [email protected]. all ethnicities, a quiet, soft spoken confrontation. Eventually, the idiotic bur- ••Copy, credit, and meal provided. Audition woman who has spent most of her life glars figure him out but are taken aback internalizing her anxieties due to fear of when they learn of Brian’ s depression in ‘Culture’ Highlights losing her fickle husband. She is a purely lieu of his awful break up. Feeling regret, ••Casting two roles in “Culture,” a student good person to a fault, and impending the burglars form a sort of therapy circle short film about culture and love. CALIFORNIA motherhood brings out the part of her to help Brian talk it out. ••Company: Art Center College of Design. that has always longed to break free. ••Production states: “The main premise of Staff: Melody Sui, DP. Patrick Orsay: male, 30-50, all ethnici- the short film is inspired by a bit from ••Shoot dates TBD in L.A. ties, a workaholic who cares more about comedian, Mike Birbiglia. The aesthetic ••Seeking—Jane: female, 15-25, all eth- Fri. Nov. 16 writing than he cares about his wife- he and comedic tone can be attributed to nicities, grows up with her grandma, loves ‘Dancing in Silence’ just doesn’t know it. As soon as he starts ‘Man Seeking Woman,’ Edgar Wright’ s her grandma a lot, but her grandma treats ‘Supernatural’ Scene to achieve success, his ego grows larger, films, ‘Animal House’ (1978), and plenty her unfairly. Grandma: female, 50-65, all ‘The Danish Girl’ Scene but with great success comes great fear of other relevant and silly works. ethnicities, influenced by culture; likes of failure. Patrick is the proverbial “tor- Saturated with over-the-top dialogue, boys more than girls; she knows it will PCPA 2019 Summer Season tured genius.” Andrew Sullivan: male, cartoonish characters, and all around sil- hurt Jane, but she wants Jane know 25-55, all ethnicities, the image of a liness, ‘Breaking Up and Entering’ sug- about the reality of the world. Sat. Nov. 17 Hollywood agent: he probably played gests a firm suspension of disbelief for a ••Seeking submissions from CA. quarterback in high school, went to an very whimsical narrative overall. ••Send submissions to [email protected] ‘Odd Job’ expensive college, and fast-tracked him-
Furthermore, this short film is being pro- center.edu. L.A. Connection, Comedy Improv self to Hollywood success. He cares a lot FILM duced as a graduate thesis project for ••Pays: $50/role. ‘Curse Dates’ about his clients and is a fun, light- Loyola Marymount University. We intend •• hearted guy that everyone likes to be ‘Scott Robbins...Show’ (also 11/18) on having it finalized around 15 minutes around. Rick Geffard: male, 35-55, all total.” ‘Doritos Commercial,’ ethnicities, a classic movie director: he ••Company: Loyola Marymount Student Film Sun. Nov. 18 spends most of his time inside his own University. Staff: Andrew Gioia, coord. ••Casting “Doritos Commercial” a student ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ (also head or psychoanalyzing others, thinking ••Shoots Nov. 29-Dec. 2 in L.A. short film. of ways they fit into his movies. He is ••Seeking—Clyde: male, 25-40, ••Company: ArtCenter College of Design. 11/19-20) supportive and creative, and loves to get Caucasian, Ethnically Ambiguous / Mixed Staff: Edwin Tanu, Martin Hernandez, to the heart of any conversation. Race, easily the most clueless burglar of Fiona Chen, students. ••Seeking submissions from CA. the initial trio that Brian encounters; he’s ••Shoots Dec. 1 in Pasadena, CA. ••Send submissions to lilydarraghharty@ always clueless to the plan, horrible at ••Seeking—Elder: males & females, 65+, For the full auditions calendar, gmail.com. fulfilling any role on the job, inept with all ethnicities, eldery person, willing to visit backstage.com/auditions ••No pay. Copy, credit and meals social cues, somehow makes Spike (the use a wheelchair. Elder: males & females, provided. head burglar) seem smart, and eats any 60+, all ethnicities, background; willing to ••Filmmaker states: “This passion project free food amidst a covert “operation”; he use a wheelchair and walker. with a feminist mission regrets our is the “Curly” of his group. Think Will ••Auditions will be held Nov. 28 at 9 a.m. well-known company; over the time, his inability to offer pay to our talented cast Sasso or Kevin Heffernan. Stacey: at ArtCenter College of Design, 1111 S. characteristics has changed to be more and crew, but we offer copy, credit and female, 21-32, Caucasian, Brian’s stun- Arroyo Pkwy, Pasadena, CA 91105. mature and compassion. meals as well as the promise of an ning ex-girlfriend, who is drastically out ••Send submissions to martin.hernan- ••Seeking submissions from CA. extremely talented team that will create of his league; given their breakup six [email protected]. ••Send submissions to lacphong77941@ a film you will be proud of.” months ago, Stacey is well over her past ••Lunch and coffee will be provided on gmail.com. relationship, but Brian is certainly not (in set. Cast will get credit and copy of the ••Credit, copy, food, and beverage ‘The Runaway’ fact, the opposite); although Stacey is film. provided. ••Casting an actress (age 30-40) and not physically in the scenes where Brian young actor (ages 6-9) for “The and the burglars discuss her, she is fea- ‘It’s All Over’ ‘Saint’ Runaway,” a short student film. Synopsis: tured in all of his framed photographs ••Casting “It’s All Over,” a student short ••Casting “Saint”, a student film. A young boy, fresh out of his first day of a around his house. Additionally, Stacey film. Synopsis: Mia’s recounts her first Filmmaker states: “This film is about a new school in a new place, struggles with leaves several voicemails on Brian’s love, nostalgic memories, and her deci- woman who tries to help a bleeding loneliness and homesickness. This project phone and even a live call during his con- sion for the future when she accidentally homeless person on the street; a drunken is for a directing class at Biola University. frontation with the burglars. This will meets her ex-boyfriend after a long time. man passes by and believe she is the ••Company: Biola University. Staff: Cole mainly be attributed to wild lines or post- ••Company: San Francisco State murderer; he beats the woman and Williams, dir. production voiceovers. University. Staff: Linh Dao, student. believes he does the right thing.” ••Rehearses Nov. 16; shoots Nov. 17 (all ••Seeking submissions from CA. ••Shoots Nov. 20-21 at 144 Dorado Ter. in ••Company: Loyola Marymount day) in and around L.A. or Anaheim, CA. ••Send submissions to agioia4076@gmail. San Francisco, CA. University. Staff: Yuxuan Hu, dir.; Dates are flexible, pending talent com. ••Seeking—Mia: female, 22-28, Latino/ Charlotte Wang; Jasper Qiu, DP; Jesse Yu, availability. ••Submit a video reel if available. If you Hispanic, Asian, Southeast Asian / Pacific PD. ••Seeking—Micah: male, 5-12, all ethnici- are selected for an audition, an in-person Islander, artist; Mia and Andy used to be ••Shoots either Nov. 17 or Nov. 18 (6 p.m.) ties, a young boy who, at this point in session or self-tape is accepted. Sides in love with each other, but they broke up in L.A. time, feels alone. All he wants is to be will be sent to candidates. about five years ago; now, she shares a ••Seeking—Lan: male, 31-49, Asian, vicis- back home with his old friends at his old ••Copy, Credit (IMDb), and Meals. townhouse with two other female situde of the face, shabby clothes, lying house. In terms of physical characteris- friends; she makes living by selling her on the street. Isabel: female, 18-30, tics, nothing specific is required. Must be ‘Casting’ drawings and doing a part-time job as a Caucasian, slim. Drunken Man: male, 27+, able to take direction. Mother: female, ••Seeking background performers for waitress; she is still single; today, she is all ethnicities, better to be bearded. 30-40, all ethnicities, Micah’s mother; “Casting,” a USC School of Cinematic preparing stuff for the donation and ••Seeking submissions from CA. trying to help him through this change in Arts short film about the internal strug- waiting for her cousin to pick them up; ••Send submissions to beryl.hu@yahoo. whatever way she can. Her objective is to gles of a young actress and how she man- she is a nice looking girl with a slim fit com. make Micah feel at home. She is caring, ages to cope with them. body; she is kind of introvert person who ••Pays: $50. sweet, and clever. No specific physical ••Company: USC School of Cinematic has romantic and positive soul; she is characteristics required. Arts. Staff: Claire Gostin, prod. emotional but also resilient girl. Andy: ‘The Biographer’s Wife’ ••Seeking submissions from CA. ••Shoots Nov. 17 on the USC campus. male, 22-28, Latino/Hispanic, Asian, ••Casting “The Biographer’s Wife,” a short ••Send submissions to cole.d.williams@ ••Seeking—Auditionees: female, 18-40, Southeast Asian / Pacific Islander, office film dealing with the psychological biola.edu. Caucasian, hopeful young actresses who worker; Andy was Mia’s ex-boyfriend five impact of incoming motherhood on a ••Script will be sent to actors who have sacrificed everything to move to LA. years ago; he is kind of rational person woman who suspects her husband of submit. Although they love their craft, it’s some- who is decisive and have strong self- infidelity. ••No pay. times difficult to feel like you’re more esteem; this considers the reason why he ••Company: Perpetual Productions. Staff: than just a number. They serve as “com- non-hesitantly chose to break up with Lily Darragh Harty, dir.; Jillian Dudley, VISIT BACKSTAGE.COM/CASTING petitors” to our lead actress while she Mia in order to pursue his study and/or prod. for full character breakdowns, script • waits to enter the audition room. Non- career aboard; Andy is now working, in •Rehearses in the 1-2 weeks leading up sides, and more casting notices speaking role. the U.S., as Jack’s coworker/friend in a to the shoot; shoots Dec. 7-9 in L.A.
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‘The Safe Place’ Lexus Spec ••Seeking—Hamilton: male, 18-28, all 20-40, all ethnicities, 3 attractive Commercial ethnicities, more information will be PROMOTIONAL woman who are seductive, tough, and ••Casting “The Safe Place,” a student- sent to select talent. Joni: female, physically fit. produced spec commercial for Lexus. 18-28, all ethnicities, more information & EVENT ••Auditions will be held Nov. 14 at 6 p.m. PLAYS Synopsis: After being antagonized by a will be sent to select talent. at Marriott Hotel, 555 Glenwood Ave., metaphysical force, a boy discovers a ••Seeking submissions from CA. MODELING Conference Room 1, Menlo Park, CA safe haven in his driveway. ••Send submissions to mjorda15@lion. 94025. ••Company: Art Center College of lmu.edu. Santa Promo Events, ••Send submissions to alex@sidekickpro- Design. Staff: Khai Dombroe, prod. ••A reel would be greatly appreciated, Southern CA ductions.net. ••Shoots Nov. 29-Dec. 3 in the L.A. area. but is not required. ••Seeking individuals to act as Santa, take ••Pays $75-$125/day, plus food. ••Seeking—Young Boy: male, 6-14, all ••Copy, credit, and meal provided. photos with families, and perform other
MUSICALS ethnicities, the protagonist; a boy who duties as assigned. discovers a powerful connection, ••Company: The Lynne Experience: escapes the wrath of a metaphysical Experiential Casting Agency. Staff: Lynne being through the safety of an uncon- Carole, owner. STUDENT FILMS ventional safe haven. Sister/Babysitter: REALITY TV & ••For full performance schedule, see addi- female, 18-25, all ethnicities, a neglect- tional materials. ‘Acceptance’ ful babysitter. Mother: female, 24-39, all DOCUMENTARY ••Seeking—Santa: 18+, all ethnicities. ••Casting “Acceptance,” a short student- ethnicities, lovable mother of a young, ••Seeking submissions from CA. produced film. curious boy. Father: male, 23-38, all eth- ‘Funny You Should Ask,’ ••For consideration, send your name, ••Company: San Francisco State
FILM nicities, lovable father of a young, curi- Game Show Contestants email, headshot, and resume to promos@ University. Staff: Linh Dao, student ous boy. ••Seeking contestants age 21 and older lynnexp.com with the city and state you filmmaker. ••Seeking submissions from CA. for “Funny You Should Ask,” a hit game are applying for in the email subject line. ••Shoots Nov. 24-26 at 144 Dorado Ter., ••Send submissions to khailedombroe@ show. Contestants must live in Southern ••Pays: $50/ hr. San Francisco, CA. gmail.com. CA and be fun, have high energy, have ••Seeking—Mike: male, 20-28, Asian, col- ••Pay negotiable. broad general knowledge and love to lege student Mike Chan is the only son of laugh. Mr. & Mrs. Chan whose lives have fol- TV & VIDEO TV ‘Wake Up Call’ ••Company: Jaimie Casting. Staff: Jaimie NORTHERN lowed as the Asian American – “Model ••Casting “Wake Up Call” an OCC student Beebe, casting dir. Minority.” In front of others, Mike is a nice short film. Synopsis: Anton, a teenager ••Shoots throughout the winter in L.A. CALIFORNIA and sociable guy, and toward his parents struggling against an abusive step- ••Seeking—Game Show Contestants: he is usually an obeyed and responsible father with hypnosis capabilities, fears males & females, 21+, all ethnicities, fun, son. However, deeply in his innermost for his mother’s life. high energy, have broad general knowl- feelings, there exist the anguish lingering ••Company: Cesar Luna. Staff: Alexis A. edge and love to laugh. over time because of the accumulation of
COMMERCIAL Zavala, casting dir. ••Seeking submissions from CA. those unwanted work and other’s expec- ••Shoots Nov. 26-30 and Dec. 2 & 4 in ••Send submissions to jaimiecasting@ FEATURE FILMS tations. He is suffering from hiding a Orange County, CA and L.A. See addi- gmail.com. secret that he is gay from his parents tional materials for call times. ••Chance to win up to $6800. ‘Green Card’ whom he does not want to hurt or make ••Seeking—Anton: male, 18-22 to look ••Casting a comedic feature-length film them disappointed. He only opens this 16-20, Caucasian, African American, about two immigrants who are hotel secret to some of his friends. He has a Latino/Hispanic, Asian, Middle Eastern, workers. They await green cards, which secret relationship with Kai. Mike’s big- Ethnically Ambiguous / Mixed Race, never arrive in the mail. With the help of gest desire is having a chance to bravely teenager; tries to find the will to fight ONLINE their friend Lolo, they discover that the tell his father about his relationship with MODELING Gail in order to save his mother. Theresa: mailman stole their green cards to be Kai, and hope him sympathize and accept female, 30-36, Caucasian, African COMMERCIALS & sold in the black market. To get to this them. Kai: male, 20-28, Asian, college American, Latino/Hispanic, Asian, discovery, the story takes a lot of twists student, Kai was Mike’s friend since high Ethnically Ambiguous / Mixed Race, a PROMOS and turns, and they come into contact school, but until they are studying at the weak mother who struggles against with many shady characters along the same college, their relationship has manipulative husband; finally snaps out Beautiful Bra Models way. chance to become more intimate. They of it. Gail: male, 30-40, all ethnicities, a ••Casting models for a Bra commercial. ••Company: Sidekick Productions. Staff: study the same major, and share many manipulative step-father who possesses Synopisis: This is a line of bras made for Alex Alamul, coord. hobbies together, so time-by-time they hypnosis capabilities, is very controlling women, by women in a wide variety of ••Shoots Nov. 26-Dec. 20 in the San become reliable to each other and soon VARIETY of Theresa. James: male, 18-22, all eth- sizes. We shoot in studio and on loca- Francisco Bay, San Rise, and Lake Tahoe, be boyfriends. Kai is more mature than nicities, Anton’s best friend, encourages tion, and are always updating our digital CA. Mike. He could forgive Mike’s serious the thought of getting rid of Gail. Ben: video advertising, so there is plenty of ••Seeking—Hotel Manager: female, mistake, and chooses to stay with Mike male, 30-36, all ethnicities, a cop and opportunity for all types of confident, 25-40, all ethnicities, an FBI agent pos- to deal with the problem. Mr. Chan: old best friend of Uri, often checks up attractive women, ages 19-60, for ing as a Hotel Manager in order to get 40-60, Asian, Mike’s father; immigrated on Anton and Theresa. Uri: male, 30-41, straight modeling and lifestyle video. the first-hand information on a case. to the US when he was already at the Caucasian, African American, Latino/ ••Company: TubeScience. Hotel Receptionist: female, 20-35, all adult age, Mr. Chan still inherited the VOICEOVER Hispanic, Asian, Ethnically Ambiguous / ••Shoots TBD in Los Angeles, CA. ethnicities, always looking into what whole system of education and behavior Mixed Race, Anton’s biological father ••Seeking—Bra Model For Luxury Bra: people are doing, especially the two principles according to the Confucius and Theresa’s former husband; an intel- female, 18-55, all ethnicities, this is a main characters, who she is not very philosophy. Mr. Chan is quite conserva- ligent man with a fatal outcome. line of bras made for women, by women friendly to. Russian Mobsters: male, tive and patriarchal in making decisions ••Seeking submissions from CA. in a wide variety of sizes; we shoot in 25-50, Caucasian, drug dealer/killer for the family, especially for Mike’s des- ••Send submissions to Alexzav96@ studio and on location, and are always types. They are there to receive mer- tiny. But he has never known that these gmail.com. updating our digital video advertising, so chandise and make payments. Very little one-sided decisions and expectations ••Be prepared to submit a recording of there is plenty of opportunity for all dialogue. Some actions. The has become the burden for Mike, and also lines from the script if chosen. types of confident, attractive women, Ambassador: male, 40-70, African created potential conflicts between their
GIGS ••No pay. Food and copy of the film when ages 18-55, for straight modeling and American, a code name for an expert in father-and-son relationship. finished. lifestyle video. falsifying documents for human traf- ••Seeking submissions from CA. ••Seeking submissions from CA. fickers. He has his own underground ••Send submissions to lacphong77941@ ‘You Ain’t That Young Kid’ ••Send submissions to casting@tube- shop, where he does all his work. Head gmail.com. Music Video science.com. of FBI: male, 40-65, African American, ••No pay. Food, credit and copy provided. ••Seeking talent for a music video that ••No rehearsal. Auditions are self-tape. he is retiring and he is passing on to a Filmmaker states: “There might have a follows a couple in reverse chronological ••Pays $125/day. Non-union, buy-out. new generation of agents. Small role. modest pay for the older supporting order, from the last moments of their Video shoot. Chinese gang: 20-40, Asian, gangsters. actor as a merit.” EVENTS explosive breakup to the first time they They have been robbed by the main vil- meet one another and share a dance. VISIT BACKSTAGE.COM/CASTING lain (The Blonde), who runs an all-female ‘Castle Of Sand’ ••Company: LMU SFTV. Staff: Matthew for full character breakdowns, script gang. They will pursue her to get the ••Casting “Castle Of Sand.” Synopsis: Plot Jordan, dir.; Mitch Storey, DP. package of documents she stole from Synopsis: Davin, a six years old boy, is sides, and more casting notices ••Shoots Nov. 17 in L.A. them. Lady Gang Members: female, building a miniature village in his room
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which he doesn’t get to finish because of ••Send submissions to ahlquist.tay- one else, and they cannot say what they again. He is unstable, killing anyone seen an unexpected life-changing phone call [email protected]. truly want to say to that person, they with his mother, while being afraid of from his father. Castle of Sand is a short ••Submit a headshot and a list of any pre- decide to live in their fantasy of being society as a whole for putting him down drama that explores the character of vious acting experiences, although no able to say whatever they please as a way in such a violent fashion. The actor must Davin, a six-years old boy, who goes prior acting experience is necessary. to find cope with the anger they cannot convey a sense of dread, as well as be through an emotionally puzzling moment ••No pay. seem to find closure with. Note that the able to look as creepy as possible. where his role-model father fails him. role of Nick (the lead) has been filled. Graphic make-up will also be applied for ••Company: San Francisco State ‘False Flagging’ ••Company: UC Berkeley. Staff: Salem this character; actor must also be com- University. Staff: Catalin Stef, filmmaker. ••Casting “False Flagging,” a student film. Hawatmeh, student filmmaker. fortable being in a fight scene. Blake: ••Rehearsals December and early January ••Synopsis: Trendel and Jamie are two ••Shoots Nov. 18 in Berkeley, CA. male, 11-15, all ethnicities, when he was at San Francisco State University campus geeky African American boys who ••Seeking—Dom: male, 18-25, all ethnici- alive, he had a happy family until a drunk in San Francisco, CA; shoots Jan. 13 in couldn’t fit in any less in their rough-neck ties, a simple role; he is Nick’s best friend driver crashed into his mother’s car - kill- the Bay Area, CA. community. Making their journey home and his goal is to bring out Nick’s happy ing himself along with his mother. Since ••Seeking—Davin: male, 5-12, Caucasian, from a comic book store, they find them- side (a side that is seldom seen through- then, he has been looking for his mother a calm and quiet six-years old kid, the selves getting caught up in a gang- out the rest of the film). Professor in the forest in order to be at peace once single child of his parents, who enjoys related incident, leading to a night full of Milberg: males & females, 40-60, all eth- again. The boy is young and innocent, building miniature cities; he is smart, lies, violence, and plenty of surprises. nicities, the cause of Nick’s anger; gives only wanting his mother so they may go always asks questions and seeks to ••Company: SFSU MFA. Staff: Damon him a C on a paper for a very small rea- home together and be happy again. When understand the why and how of the world Godbolt, coord. son, and does so in a belittling manner he was living, all he wanted was the around him; he is quite mature for his age, ••Shoots Jan. 18-20 in San Francisco and where they do not take the time to warmth of his mother since his father left
likes to play sports, ride the bicycle and to Oakland, CA. Rehearsal and table reads understand Nick’s reasoning for his when he was born. The actor doesn’t FILM be read stories and poetry; he is not TBA. paper. Professor Milberg will be present need to be a specific race and doesn’t aware of any tension or conflict between ••Seeking—Trendel: male, 18-23, African for every intense scene that will occur in have to be the ages described above. The his parents, loves his mother, but his American, average size. A smart- this film. important part is that the actor looks as father is his role-model; next to him, he mouthed, wise-cracking geeky teen who ••Seeking submissions from CA. young as described and is alright with always feels safe and protected. Davin’s loves “Black Panther.” Thinks quick on his ••Send submissions to sbball48@berke- makeup that is graphic. Jane: female, Mother: female, 21-35, Caucasian, feet. President of the D&D Club at their ley.edu. 25-45, all ethnicities, only seen briefly Davin’s mother is a young woman in her school (“best in the district”, he’ll remind ••Food provided. before she is at peace with her son. She mid to late twenties, brought up in a reli- you). Jamie: male, 18-23, African was a victim, along with her son, in a gious, country-side family, who moved to American, scrawny. An educated geeky ‘The Day The Dawn Never drunk driving accident, maiming both the city to study; she works as a clerk for nerd who gets super nervous in moments Came’ people in the process. She has lost her the city-hall, loves her husband and her of confrontation (especially moments ••Casting “The Day The Dawn Never way and is looking for her son in the for- children, but at times tends to be over- with guns). Little to no knowledge on Came,” a short, student film for the the- est of the forgotten spirits. As stated protective and prefers to shut up and go how the streets work. Malcom: male, sis class in SFSU. before, she wanders to find her son so
against her gut to keep the appearance 20-26, African American, a South Street ••Company: San Francisco State they may go home together; she misses COMMERCIAL that everything is ok; she knows that Serpent member, given the task to kid- University. Staff: Milagros Laplaza, stu- her husband but realizes she must be Davin’s father is not coming back home, nap a rival gang member to prove his loy- dent dir. strong and live on for herself and her son. but doesn’t know the reason, and is not alty and move up in the ranks. Dedicated ••Rehearses and shoots (dates TBD) The mother should look like the son and ready to share this with her son. Nanny: to the mission. Rella: male, 20-30, within the San Francisco Bay, CA area. be ok with graphic make-up being female, 50-70, Ethnically Ambiguous / African American, leader of the South ••Seeking—Anton: male, 20-27, all ethnic- applied as well. Age is not specific but Mixed Race, Davin’s nanny is a woman in Street Serpents. 2 potential looks: 1) ities, attempts to reconcile the past of his acting must be lost yet motherly when her mid-50s that goes to church every Short in height. Toughest little guy you’ll mother and two sisters being murdered she sees her own son again. Sunday and her only job is to cook, take ever meet though. He plays no games by a serial killer. He found the killer trap- ••Auditions will be held by appt. Nov. 16 at care of Davin while parents are at work, when it comes to his gang. Loyalty is ping his spirit into a bottle and drinking it SFSU, San Francisco, CA 94118. and clean around the house; she doesn’t everything. 2) Average height. Body full so that he can have similar powers of the ••Send submissions to milagroslaplaza@ have much of an education, but she loves of tattoos. Super tough guy. really threat- spirits, turning his hair white in the pro- gmail.com. Davin as a country-side grandmother ening. Makes very odd threats. Lil Pooh: cess. To save others from a fate like his, ••Specify if there’s something about the loves her nephew and at times reads him male, 23-30, African American, muscle Anton helps the spirits find their way - requirements for the role that make you stories and poetry. Davin’s Father: male, of the South Street Serpents. Big muscu- even if it means trapping bad spirits and uncomfortable or are not ok with doing, 30-50, Caucasian, Davin’s father is a lar dude. Deep voice. Very scary looking. hopefully helping them to be good some also if it could be arranged or if you’re young man in his early thirties, that grew Has his own secrets. Kidnapped Man/ day. Anton is a kind yet torn man, wanting completely OK with the requirements. up poor in the city; his social ambition Undercover Cop: male, 21-26, African the best for others even when the world ••Pay is TBD. and intelligence earned him a good job in American, a police officer, working an seems like it doesn’t want him there. He the city and respect in his social circles; undercover mission disguised as a rival smokes a joint to forget the pain of the he is an expert in his field (engineering) gang member. Actor 1: male, 20-25, past, while treating the high as a calm and at home is the decision-maker which African American, actors hired to portray level of thinking that will help him better his wife follows without questioning; he thugs and assist in the set-up of the assess the situations with the spirits. The ONLINE hardly ever expresses his emotions, South Street Serpent leader. actor must portray a sense of calmness in treats everything rationally and teaches Unfortunately, they never make it to the their environment as well as a serious COMMERCIALS & Davin to do the same; he has a hidden job. Actor 2: male, 20-25, African tone when facing danger. The actor must love-affair with Sandy which no else in American, actors hired to portray thugs be comfortable with smoking a fake joint PROMOS the family knows about. and assist in the set-up of the South and possibly bleaching their hair. Fake ••Seeking submissions from CA. Street Serpent leader. Unfortunately, fighting will also be included so the actor ‘A Day In The Life: Pricing’ ••Send submissions to cstephprod@ they never make it to the job. 4 Extras: must be alright with being physical with ••Casting “A Day In The Life: Pricing,” a gmail.com. males & females, 20-30, all ethnicities, other characters. Baker: male, 20-30, all two-minute online commercial for new ••All positions are paid (small pay). Meals four extras to play police officers that ethnicities, a lost boy when his mother software for pricing professional ser- and travel are also provided. raid a warehouse. died when he was 3 years old. After that, vices. Synopsis: The setting will be in an ••Auditions will be held Nov. 20 from 6-9 he was abused by his grief stricken father office and show how the software may ‘Denial’ p.m. and Nov. 27 from 6-9 p.m. at San to the point where he wanted an escape. be used by multiple people within the ••Casting “Denial,” a student short film Francisco State University, 1600 He would then see visions of his mother course of a day. about a grieving couple who are navigat- Holloway Ave., San Francisco, CA 94132. walking with other women, and she told ••Company: SNP. Staff: Jennifer Williams, ing through the loss of their son. ••Send submissions to jeremy.adam. him to kill them to get closer to her. He VP creative. ••Company: SFSU. Staff: Taylor Ahlquist, [email protected]. kills a great many women, the exact ••Shoot is on Dec. 8 in San Francisco, CA. prod. mgr. ••Offering headshots and reel footage number is not known, however he was ••Seeking—Lawyer: males & females, ••Rehearses Nov. 17 and 26; shoots Nov. from film. eventually caught by the relatives of the 40-60, all ethnicities, this is a non- 29 at SFSU and Millbrae, CA. murdered women and is shot to death by speaking role; this is a partner level law- ••Seeking—Sarah: female, 29-40, all eth- ‘The Coping Process’ all the members.He is then lost once yer who will be in three scenes of the nicities. George: male, 30-43, all ethnici- ••Casting “The Coping Process,” a student again, with no one except his mother video; the role will require interacting ties. Therapist: female, 36-64, all film UC Berkeley. Synopsis: “The Coping appearing once in a while. His eventual with other people, mobile devices and a ethnicities. Son: male, 7-11, all ethnicities. Process” looks at the idea of how, in situ- goal is to be united with his mother and computer; we are looking to cast some- ••Seeking submissions from CA. ations when a person is angry at some- be at peace with her when they meet one who can wear their own business
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attire. Lawyer’s Client: males & females, Productions is a non-profit theatre com- cation are strongly encouraged to audi- ••Equity Principal Auditions will be held 40-60, all ethnicities, this is a non- pany founded in 2000 by three alumni of tion. Note: Each actor in the summer Dec. 15 from 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m. (break speaking role; a senior level business per- TCU’s Department of Theatre who strive company plays three or four roles, and all from 2-3:30 p.m.) at Arts Center of son who will be interacting with another to produce innovative and engaging shows are rehearsed and performed in Coastal Carolina, 14 Shelter Cove Ln.,
PLAYS person in one scene; we are looking to works of theatre that challenge the way repertory. 2nd fl., Black Box Studio, Hilton Head cast someone who can wear their own we see the world around us. 2019 will be ••Company: Theater at Monmouth. Staff: Island, SC 29928. An Equity Monitor will business attire. Business Professional: the company’s 20th season, Amphibian Dawn McAndrews (expected at EPA), not be provided. The producer will run all males & females, 30-45, all ethnicities, has produced numerous groundbreaking prod. artistic dir. aspects of this audition. this is a non-speaking role; this is a mid- and challenging plays (some regional pre- ••Rehearsals begin June 11; runs July ••Bring a headshot and resume. Actors level professional role who will be inter- mieres, others US or world premieres) 5-Aug. 18 in Monmouth, ME. should wear dance attire and jazz shoes, acting with another person and a that foster a deeper understanding of ••Seeking—Woman 1: female, 18+, all eth- and prepare a song in the style of the
MUSICALS computer; we are looking to cast some- ourselves as members of the global com- nicities, to play characters 30-40: show, traditional Broadway or contempo- one who can wear their own business munity. The company is widely recog- Gertrude in “Hamlet,” Mistress Page in rary pop. Singing from the show is wel- attire. Office Workers: 25-60, all ethnici- nized for its stylistically and thematically “Merry Wives,” and Esther in “Intimate come. An accompanist will be provided. ties, we are looking for a number of peo- varied scripts. Callbacks by invitation will Apparel.” Male 1: 18+, all ethnicities, to ••For more info, visit www.artshhi.com. ple to fill in our scenes in an office; you be held on Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018. For more play characters 50-60: Player King in ••Pays: $530/wk. Equity SPT Tier 7 will need to wear your own business info, visit www.amphibianstage.com. “Hamlet,” Falstaff in “Merry Wives,” and Contract. attire. ••Pays $344/wk. Equity SPT Agreement. Dr. Watson in “Baskerville.” Male 2: 18+, ••Seeking submissions from CA. all ethnicities, to play characters 50-60. Barter Theatre 2019 Season ••Apply on Backstage.com. ‘Monsters Inc’ & ‘Turtle Talk Polonius in “Hamlet,” Shallow in “Merry ••Casting Equity actor-singer-dancer for ••Pay provided. With Crush’ Wives,” and Actor 2 in “Baskerville.” Male the Barter Theatre 2019 Season. Season ••Seeking male and female comedic/ 3: 18+, all ethnicities, to play characters includes “Morning After Grace” (Barter improv actors for “Monsters Inc. Laugh 35-45. Claudius/Ghost in “Hamlet,” Stage II. Carey Crim, playwright. Runs Floor” and male comedic/improv actors Master Ford in “Merry Wives,” and Feb. 8-Mar. 31, 2019), “Camelot” (Gilliam NATIONAL/ for “Turtle Talk with Crush” at the Walt George in “Intimate Apparel.” Man 4: 18+, Stage at Barter Theatre. Alan Jay Lerner, Disney World Resort near Orlando, FL. all ethnicities, to play characters 35-45. book-lyrics; Frederick Loewe, music. REGIONAL ••Company: Walt Disney World Company. Laertes in “Hamlet,” Master Page in Runs Feb. 21-Mar. 31, 2019), “Madame Staff: Stephen Gelpi and Saroya Zadeh, “Merry Wives,” and Mr. Marks in “Intimate Buttermilk” (Gilliam Stage at Barter casting dir. Apparel.” Male 5: 18+, all ethnicities, to Theatre. Ross Carter, book-music-lyrics. ••Performs live near Orlando, FL. play characters 35-45. Hamlet in Runs Apr. 5-May 11, 2019), “Twelfth ••Seeking—Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor: “Hamlet,” Host in “Merry Wives,” and Night” (Barter Stage II. William 18+, all ethnicities. Turtle Talk with Holmes in “Baskerville.” Shakespeare, playwright. Runs Apr. PLAYS Crush: 18+, all ethnicities. ••Equity Principal Auditions will be held 11-May 4, 2019), “Church Basement ••Auditions will be held by appt. Dec. 1 at Dec. 10 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (lunch, 1:30- Ladies” (Barter Stage II. Jim Stowell and ‘Babette’s Feast’ 10 a.m. (sign-in, 9 a.m.; access to the 2:30 p.m.) at Theater at Monmouth, Jessica Zuehlke, playwrights; Drew ••Casting Equity actors for “Babette’s building will not be available before 9 Helen Melledy Hall, 775 Main St., Jansen, music-lyrics. Runs May 10-Aug. Feast.” a.m.; do not arrive before 9 a.m.) at Monmouth, ME 04259. EPA Procedures 11, 2019), “Shrek” (Gilliam Stage at ••Company: Amphibian Stage Disney Animal Kingdom Rehearsal are in effect for this audition. An Equity Barter Theatre. Jeanine Tesori, music; Productions. Staff: Jay Duffer, dir.; Rose Facility, 3271 Sherberth Rd., Kissimmee, Monitor will be provided. David Lindsay-Abaire, book-lyrics. Runs Courtney, writer; Abigail Killeen, con- FL 34747. An Equity Monitor will not be ••For an audition appointment, email box- May 17-Aug. 10, 2019 in repertory), “Exit ceived and developed by; Isak Dinesen, provided. The producer will run all [email protected] or call Laughing” (Gilliam Stage at Barter adapted from the short story by. aspects of this audition. (207) 933-9999 (Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-4 Theatre. Paul Elliott, playwright. Runs ••Rehearsals begin Apr. 9, 2019 (evenings ••Applicants must be 18+ and authorized p.m.). May 30-Aug. 10, 2019 in repertory), “La on weekdays and daytime on weekends); to work in the United States. Click the ••Prepare two short, classic monologues; Cage Aux Folles” (Barter Stage II. Jerry runs May 3-26, 2019 in Fort Worth, TX. “My Profile” button at DisneyAuditions. one of them must be Shakespeare. Note: Herman, music-lyrics; Harvey Fierstein, ••Seeking—Babette: female, 30-49, all com to create or update your profile. There may only be time to audition with book. Runs June 6-Aug. 10, 2019 in rep- ethnicities. Martine: female, 30-49, all Sides will be provided at sign-in. one piece, so prepare your best piece ertory), “Once” (Gilliam Stage at Barter ethnicities. Philippa: female, 20-49, all ••Callbacks for “Turtle Talk With Crush” first. Bring picture and resume, stapled Theatre. Enda Walsh, book; Glen Hansard ethnicities. Player 1: male, 40-69, all eth- will be held Dec.4; callbacks for together. and Markéta Irglová, music-lyrics. Runs nicities. Player 2: female, 20-49, all eth- “Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor” are to be ••Note: There will be 1 SM and 1 ASM uti- Aug. 16-Sept. 7, 2019), “Maytag Virgin” nicities. Player 3: male, 30-59, all held in January 2019 at a date TBD; all in lized for the season. While both positions (Barter Stage II. Audrey Cefaly, play- ethnicities. Player 4: male, 20-49, all eth- Orlando, FL. are currently available, both positions wright. runs Sept. 5-Nov. 10, 2019 in rep- nicities. Player 5: male, 20-29, all ethnici- ••Pays: $17.08/hr., incl. AEA pension, have been offered to the previous sea- ertory), “The Producers” (Gilliam Stage ties. Player 6: female, 30-59, all Equity 401K, & Disney health. Equity son’s SMs and are anticipated to be at Barter Theatre. Mel Brooks and ethnicities. Disney Contract. Upon signing of Walt accepted. Dawn McAndrews, Producing Thomas Meehan, book; Mel Brooks, ••Equity Principal Auditions will be held Disney World Individual Employment Artistic Director, has authority to hire music-lyrics. Runs Sept. 13-Nov. 9, 2019 Dec. 1 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (AEA by Contract, candidates are eligible to SMs and will be in attendance at the in repertory), “Wait Until Dark” (Gilliam appointment) at Amphibian Stage, 120 S. immediately apply for membership in auditions. SMs are welcome to attend the Stage at Barter Theatre. Frederick Knott, Main St., Fort Worth, TX 76104. An Actor’s Equity Association. EPA for future consideration. playwright; Jeffrey Hatcher, adapted by. Equity Monitor will not be provided. The ••Pays: $440/wk. Equity LOA Contract. Runs Sept. 26-Nov. 9, 2019 in repertory), producer will run all aspects of this Theater at Monmouth 2019 “The Loophole” (Barter Stage II. Stacey audition. Season, ME EPA Isom Campbell, playwright. Runs Sept. ••For an audition appointment, Equity ••Seeking six Equity actors (1 female, 5 19-Nov. 9, 2019 in repertory), “White members email info@amphibianstage. male) for tracks in the upcoming season Christmas” (Gilliam Stage at Barter com with the subject line “[Your full for Theater at Monmouth. Season MUSICALS Theatre. Irving Berlin, music-lyrics; David name] Babette’s Feast,” and attach a sin- includes “Hamlet” (Dawn McAndrews, Ives and Paul Blake, book. Runs Nov. gle PDF with resume and headshot. dir.; William Shakespeare, playwright), ‘A Chorus Line’ 15-Dec. 29, 2019), “Jacob Marley’s ••Prepare a monologue (not to exceed “Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery” ••Seeking Equity actor/singer/dancers for Christmas Carol” (Barter Stage II. Tom three minutes) from any play that shows (Matthew Arbour, dir.; Ken Ludwig, play- various roles in the Art Center of Coastal Mula, playwright. Runs Nov. 20-Dec. 22, verbal dexterity, strong character inten- wright), “Merry Wives of Windsor” Carolina’s production of “A Chorus Line.” 2019 in repertory), and “The Santaland tion and serio-comic ability. Additionally, (Catherine Weidner, dir.; William ••Company: Arts Center of Coastal Diaries” (Barter Stage II. David Sedaris, for the role of Babette, be prepared to Shakespeare, playwright), and “Intimate Carolina. Staff: Richard Feldman playwright; Joe Mantello, adapted for the demonstrate a French dialect, for Apparel” (Josiah Davis, dir.; Lynn Nottage, (expected at auditions) VP-gen. mgr.; stage by. Runs Nov. 27-Dec. 29, 2019 in Philippa and Player 3, sing a short aria/art playwright). Seeking theatre artists who Casey Colgan (expected at auditions), repertory). song acapella. would like to join a strong ensemble com- dir.-choreo. ••Company: Barter Theatre. Staff: Richard ••Seeking a collaborative ensemble of pany and are interested in teamwork, col- ••Rehearsals begin Apr. 9; previews begin Rose, prod. artistic dir.; Katy Brown, nine highly skilled and versatile actors/ laboration and artistic growth, in a May 1; runs May 3-June 2 (Tues.-Sat. at 8 assoc. dir. actresses of various ages (20’s-60’s), creatively-charged atmosphere in a p.m., Sun. at 2 p.m.) in Hilton Head Island, ••Season runs in Abingdon, VA. physical types and race. Some actors beautiful rural community in central SC. ••Seeking—Equity Actors-Dancers- need to sing opera quite well. Most actors Maine. Performers of all ages, ethnic and ••Seeking—Various Roles: 18+, all Singers: males & females, 18+, all play various roles. Amphibian Stage racial backgrounds, and gender identifi- ethnicities. ethnicities.
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••Equity Chorus Calls will be held Dec. 2 ••Bring a non-refundable headshot and ••Character Performers/Puppeteers/ ••Equity Principal Auditions will be held from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (Equity Actors/ resume. We also request photos of Dancers: All performers will learn a Nov. 17 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (AEA by Singers; break 12:30-3:30 p.m.) and from Disney face character look-alikes you dance/movement combination. Must be appointment) at exArts Association, 1-3 p.m. (Equity Dancers) and Dec. 3 have portrayed. All performers will learn dressed for movement. Some will be 2300 Lohmans Spur, Ste. 160, Austin, TX from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (Equity Actors/ a basic movement and animation combi- asked to participate in a basic hand pup- 78734. An Equity Monitor will not be pro- Singers; break 12:30-3:30 p.m.) and from nation. Ladies: Arrive with performance- petry assessment. Performers with expe- vided. The producer will run all aspects of 1-3 p.m. (Equity Dancers) at Barter ready hair and neutral stage makeup. rience in slight-of-hand magic also this audition. Rehearsal Hall, 201 Trigg St., Abingdon, Gentlemen: Arrive clean shaven. Not sought after. ••For an audition appointment, Equity VA 24210. An Equity Monitor will not be hats. Must be 18+. To learn more about ••Pays: $1000/wk. for singers who move members email employment@tex-arts. provided. The producer will run all our productions, visit feldentertainment. well. Pays: $800/wk. for dancers, charac- org with subject line “Xanadu- aspects of this audition. com. For additional info, contact us at ters, and puppeteers. All contracts Appointment Request” and attach head-
••Actor/Singers: Prepare either one or two [email protected]. include health benefits, as well as shot/resume in PDF/Word format with MUSICALS contrasting monologues, no more than 1 ••Competitive pay, benefits, and domestic domestic and international travel. preferred time. 1⁄2 minutes each. If you are doing two, and international travel provided. ••Prepare 32-bars in the style of the then make sure they contrast in some ‘Trav’lin: The 1930s Harlem show. This is a pop-rock musical, we need way. If you sing, in addition to a mono- ‘Sesame Street Live!’ Musical’ actors with strong comedic skills. Also logue, prepare one verse and one chorus ••Casting male and female singers, actors, ••Casting “Trav’lin: The 1930s Harlem bring accompaniment music, resume and of a song (or 16 bars of a song). Have a dancers, character performers, and pup- Musical.” Synopsis: “Trav’lin: The 1930s headshot. AEA members should bring contrasting piece ready if asked. Bring peteers for new and existing touring Harlem Musical” is about a world of love proof of Equity membership. All ethnici- sheet music in correct key (no lead stage shows (with various touring sched- and jazz through the songs and music ties are encouraged to audition. Looking
sheets or vocal only music); accompanist ules) of “Sesame Street Live!” during an era of romance. All characters for comedic and versatile performers FILM provided but will not transpose. No ••Company: Sesame Street Live!, Feld are true to life with a lot of individual per- who can sing and dance. Local hires pre- recorded accompaniment or acappella Entertainment, Inc. Staff: Paul Becker, sonalities. Definitely not caricatures but ferred. For more info, visit www.tex-arts. singing. If auditioning for Once, bring and dir.-choreo.; Melena Rounis, asst. dir.- true to the time and setting of the piece: org. All actors must be strong actors/ play instruments. Bring three pics/res. choreo.; Jessica Ferris, casting dir.; Ryan 1930s Harlem, the age of the Harlem singers with skilled comedic timing and Dancers:The movement/dance audition Cowles, casting mgr. Renaissance that produced influential pop/rock style vocals. site opens a half an hour before the ••Casting occurs year-round in conjunc- music and style. ••Pays $255/wk. Equity SPT Agreement. scheduled audition time on each day for tion with individual tour schedules. ••Company: Arvada Center for the Arts & warm-up and changing. Be prepared to ••Seeking—Singers Who Move Well: males Humanities. Staff: Rod A. Lansberry, pro- stay through the entire movement/dance & females, 18-35, all ethnicities, youthful ducing artistic dir.-dir.; Kitty Skillman audition time. Wear shoes and clothing male and female vocalists who move well Hilsabeck, choreo.; JC Johnson, music. appropriate for a dance audition. with an urban style. Dancers/Characters/ ••Rehearsals begin Mar. 19, 2018; runs FEATURE FILMS Teaching of the first dance combination Puppeteers: males & females, 18-35, all Apr. 8-28 in Arvada, CO. will begin promptly at 1 p.m. each day. ethnicities, male and female dancers, ••Seeking—George: male, 60-69, African Unnamed, Anticipated Cop The movement/dance auditions will be character performers, and puppeteers. American, African Descent. Billie: female, Movie broken down into two levels: Puppetry experience with hand/rod pup- 60-69, African American, African ••Casting Hispanic/Latino talent for the Choreographed movement/dance: pets and “mech” heads is a plus. Descent. Archie: male, 30-39, African third installment of a cop movie series. Everyone will do this combination, after ••Auditions will be held Nov. 27 from American, African Descent. Roz: female, Talent will not be required to speak which we will ask the more experienced 9-9:30 a.m. (singers; sign-in, 9-9:30 a.m.) 30-39, African American, African Spanish. Casting director states: “If you are dancers to stay and learn a second com- at Pearl Studios, 519 8th Ave., 12th fl., Descent. Nelson: male, 20-29, African selected, we will provide the name of this bination. Dance combination for dancers, Manhattan, NY 10018. And Nov. 28 from American, African Descent. Ella: female, movie. Unfortunately, our contract states including Actor/Singers who also con- 9-9:30 a.m. (dancers & characters; sign- 20-29, African American, African that we cannot release the name at this sider themselves dancers. Only those in 9-9:30 a.m.; note: No singers will be Descent. time. If we like you, we will send you a mes- requested to do the second combination seen this day) at Pearl Studios, 500 8th ••Equity Principal Auditions will be held sage asking for your phone number and will learn it. If you are a dancer who plans Ave., 3rd fl., Manhattan, NY 10018. And Nov. 27 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (lunch, 1-2 email, so be sure to check your messages.” to attend the movement/dance auditions Dec. 4 from 9-9:30 a.m. (dancers & char- p.m.) at Arvada Center for the Arts & ••Company: Catrett Locke Casting. Staff: but don’t plan to attend the actor/singer acters, sign-in 9-9:30 a.m.; note: No sing- Humanities, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Jamie Lynn Catrett, casting dir. auditions, inform us. ers will be seen this day) at Screenland Arvada, CO 80003. ••Shoots Nov. 18, in Atlanta, GA. ••Pays $696/wk. Equity LORT Rep Studios, 10501 Burbank Bvld., Los ••Prepare a song appropriate to the style ••Seeking—Hot Beach Bodies: males & Agreement. Angeles, CA 91601. And Dec. 10 from of show. Bring sheet music; an accompa- females, 18-55, Caucasian, African 9:30-10 a.m. (dancers & characters; sign- nist will be provided. No recorded music American, Latino/Hispanic, very fit. ‘Disney Live!’ Nat’l & Int’l in 9:30-10 a.m.; note: No singers will be or a cappella allowed. A current headshot ••Seeking submissions from GA. Tours seen this day) at Spotlight Dance Center, and résumé are required. Experienced ••Send submissions to Submissions@ ••Casting performers for the “Disney 7751 Kingspointe Pkwy #102, Orlando, performers with strong acting and sing- CatrettCasting.com. Live!” upcoming 2019 touring season. FL 32819. ing abilities are needed. Strong dancing ••Include 3 clear, well-lit, recent photos of ••Company: Disney Live! - Feld ••All performers are asked to bring a non- abilities are required. No stage manage- yourself along with your name, age, height, Entertainment, Inc. Staff: Jessica Ferris, returnable headshot and resume. Ladies: ment positions are available. SM resumes weight and current phone number. casting dir.; Ryan Cowles, casting mgr. Have hair pulled back away from your may be sent to: Lisa Hoffman, 6901 ••Pays: $75/8 hrs., then time and a half after ••Contracts run approx. six-nine months. face and wear neutral stage makeup. Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada, CO, 80003. For 8 hours. No travel or housing provided. Casting occurs year-round in conjunction Gentlemen: Be clean-shaven; no hats. more info, visit www.arvadacenter.org. with individual tour schedules. Must be 18+. All interested performers ••Pays $941/wk. Equity LORT Non-Rep Untitled Pickle Comedy ••Seeking—Dancers, Character must attend a live audition for casting Contract. ••Casting an untitled Sony Pictures feature Performers, Musical Theater consideration, as our audition process film starring Seth Rogen. Project descrip- Performers, Face Characters, & caters to our very specific casting needs. ‘Xanadu’ tion: “Herschel Greenbaum, a struggling Tumblers: males & females, 18-35, all Company states: “At this time, we are ••Casting Equity performers for laborer who immigrates to America in 1918 ethnicities, specialty skills, such as color unable to cast performers based on “Xanadu.” with dreams of building a better life for his guard, adagio, puppetry, jump roping, in- online submissions. However, if you wish ••Company: TexARTS Assoc for Visual & beloved family. One day, while working at line skating, hosting, and foreign lan- to supplement your audition with addi- Performing Arts. Staff: Jarret Mallon, dir.; his factory job, he falls into a vat of pickles guage skills, are a plus. tional digital materials, or wish to contact Lyn Koenning, music dir. and is brined for 100 years. The brine pre- ••Auditions will be held Dec. 5 from 9:30- us with specific questions regarding our ••Rehearses Jan. 28, 2019; runs Feb. serves him perfectly and when he emerges 10 a.m. (sign-in, 9:30-10 a.m.) at auditions, reach out to us at sesamecast- 15-Mar. 3 in Austin, TX. in present day Brooklyn, he finds that he Millennium Dance Complex Orange [email protected] and include your name, ••Seeking—Kira: female, 18-35, all eth- hasn’t aged a day.” County, 5468 E. La Palma Ave., Anaheim, audition number, and the audition city nicities. Sonny: male, 18-35, all ethnici- ••Company: Sony Pictures. Staff: Seth CA 92807. And Dec. 9 from 10:30-11 a.m. which you attended.” ties. Danny Maguire: male, 50-59, all Rogen and Evan Goldberg, prods.; Nancy (sign-in: 10:30-11 a.m.) at Spotlight ••Singers: Prepare 16 bars of a current, ethnicities. Melpomene: female, 30+, all Mosser, casting dir.; Brandon Trost, dir. Dance Center, 7751 Kingspointe Pkwy. contemporary, upbeat pop/R&B song. A ethnicities. Calliope: female, 30+, all eth- ••Shoots Nov. 19-21, in Pittsburgh, PA. #102, Orlando, FL 32819. And Dec. 15 pianist will be provided. Callback info: nicities. Thalia: female, 20-39, all ethnic- ••Seeking—Villagers: males & females, 18+, from 11:30 a.m.-12 p.m. (sign-ins: 11:30 Some singers may be asked to participate ities. Euterpe: female, 20-39, all all ethnicities, let us know if you are ok with a.m.-12 p.m.) at Pineapple Dance Studios, in the movement exercise later in the ethnicities. Erato: female, 20-39, all eth- some light activity like jogging, shooting 7 Langley St., Greater London, England afternoon. Be prepared with appropriate nicities. Terpsicore: female, 20-39, all Nov. 19-20. Raiders: male, 18+, all ethnici- WC2H 9JA. attire to dance in. ethnicities. ties, In shape men, must be OK with some
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physical activity, beards are great, shooting NYC, but returns to his small hometown in ••Shoots Nov. 20, in Chicago, IL. Nov. 19-20. Extras For Interior Scene: California to pack up the house and move ••Seeking—Extras: males & females, 18+, REALITY TV & males & females, 18+, all ethnicities, men his mother into assisted living. He must all ethnicities, for outdoor shoot. waists 30-38, women sizes 0-12, shooting come to terms with the guilt of not taking ••Seeking submissions from IL. DOCUMENTARY Nov. 21. care of Victoria himself. Meanwhile, the ••Send submissions to med4xtra@gmail. ••Seeking submissions from PA. pressure of being 40 years younger than com. ‘America’s Got Talent’ ••Send submissions to mosserextras@ her, and an only-son without a father, ••To apply, submit pix, name, age, height, ••Casting season 14 of the NBC variety TV gmail.com. complicates their relationship and also his weight, phone number, and all clothing series “America’s Got Talent.” Project ••Include your name, phone number, age romantic life. Victoria: female, 70-85, sizes. Please mention if you’ve already description: “We have opened up video range, location, and sizes (height, weight, Caucasian, 74; fastidious with modest appeared in the show, stating what role. auditions for the 2018-2019 season.” suit, neck, sleeve, inseam and shoe), as well attire and a moralizing demeanor. She has ••Some pay. ••Company: NBC, FremantleMedia. Staff: as a current photo that shows your current lived in her seaside home for 33 years Simon Cowell, exec. prod. facial hair. No visible tattoos, no dyed hair after her husband died. She never remar- ‘Florida Girls’ ••Casting nationwide. or dark roots. Men, must be willing to trim ried, and retired from teaching high school ••Casting the TV series “Florida Girls,” ••Seeking—Contestants: males & females, sideburns or shave facial hair, if needed. No five years prior. Because she struggles to starring Laura Chinn & Kim H. Howard. 1+, all ethnicities. shaved heads. Women, no short hair. Must maintain her house by herself, she has Project description: “Four girls living in ••Seeking submissions nationwide. be shoulder length or below. Please do not decided to move into a retirement facility. Small Town, Florida re-examine their lives ••To apply, submit a video audition at www. submit if you have already been booked for While she secretly wishes James would after their only ambitious friend moves tinyurl.com/AGTseason14. this film. move back and care for her, she must away to follow her dreams.” ••No pay. ••Pays $10/hr. for the first 8 hours and time learn to let go and embrace this frighten- ••Company: Lionsgate TV. Central Casting
FILM and a half after that. Expect 12 hours days ing next step. Georgia. Staff: Laura Chinn, exec. prod. starting early morning. ••Seeking submissions from NY and CA. ••Shoots Nov. 27-28, in Savannah, GA. ••Apply on Backstage.com. ••Seeking—African-American Adults: ••Include a reel or a clip of dramatic acting. males & females, 18+, African American. MULTIMEDIA If you don’t have a clip of dramatic acting, ••Seeking submissions from FL. you can film one on your phone using any ••To apply, submit contact info and current ‘Hunt A Killer’ Audio Project scene you choose. photo to [email protected]. ••Casting actors to shoot content for “Hunt
TV & VIDEO TV SHORT FILMS ••Pays: $125/day guaranteed (SAG-AFTRA ••Pays $75/8 hours. A Killer,” a popular interactive subscription ‘Greedy’ Student Film Agreement). Compensation box. Company states: “We are looking for ••Casting “Greedy,” an Amazon Prime also includes a round-trip flight to San ‘Mindhunter’ voice actors to record different clips for a series. Francisco, all ground transportation, ••Casting season two of the Netflix TV project. These clips include a frantic 911 ••Company: Greedy Billionaires. Staff: meals, and lodging in Monterey, California. series “Mindhunter.” Project description: call, a eulogy, and an interview with a Andre Lawson, ceo. SAG AFTRA Production ID 476132. “In the late 1970s two FBI agents expand widow. There are no overlapping parts ••Shoots TBD in Miami/Ft. Lauderdale, FL. criminal science by delving into the psy- between the clips.” ••Seeking—Main Character In TV Series: ‘Counting Sheep’ chology of murder and getting uneasily ••Company: Hunt a Killer. Staff: Rebecca males & females, 18-70, all ethnicities, will ••Casting “Counting Sheep,” a short stu- close to all-too-real monsters.” Torchia, asst. project mgr. email details. dent horror film what you do while you’re ••Company: Netflix. Staff: David Fincher, ••All except Grisham Oliver will require an ••Seeking submissions from FL. asleep. exec. prod.; Joe Penhall, creator. onsite presence by the actors in Rosedale, ••For consideration, email justcauseican@ ••Company: Emory Unversity. Staff: Davis ••Casting and shooting through December, MD; Kayla, Francine, and Grisham’s will icloud.com with a video stating your name Cavanagh, student filmmaker. in in PA. record on or before Nov. 20; Aura and the and age. If you have work done already you ••Shoots the weekend of Dec. 1 in Decatur, ••Seeking—Extras: males & females, 1+, all operator will record together the week can send that as well. Looking for actors in GA. ethnicities, all ages, all types, with retro after Thanksgiving. the Miami/ft Lauderdale are. Special ••Seeking—Franco: males & females, look, 1978 styles wanted. ••Seeking—Aura McBride: female, 29-41, effects as well. Video audition submission. 18-25, all ethnicities, a college student ••Seeking submissions from PA. Caucasian, makes a frantic 911 call after find- ••Pay provided. who descends into a spiral of overwhelm- ••Send submissions to mindhuntercast- ing the body of someone she knows; actress ing paranoia in the face of a series of [email protected]. must sound genuinely distressed; only audio increasingly strange occurrences. Teddy: ••In your application, include your name, will be recorded, no video. 911 Operator: males & females, 18-25, all ethnicities, a phone number, height, weight, all clothing 20-60, all ethnicities, this 911 operator must college student who may be responsible sizes, and recent photos (face & body). sound very calm, rehearsed, and clear as she STUDENT FILMS for a series of suspicious and increasingly ••Pay is $10/hr. tries to get information out of a frantic Aura frightening occurrences surrounding their McBride; this role requires audio only, no ‘All The Lights Out’ roommate. ‘Watchmen’ video. Francine Renee (Braun) Oliver: ••Casting an MFA thesis film,”All the Lights ••Seeking submissions from GA. ••Casting for the HBO TV series female, 60+, Caucasian, a grieving widow Out,” in conjunction with Brooklyn ••Apply on Backstage.com. “Watchmen” (shooting title: “Brooklyn”), being interviewed about her late husband’s College and Steiner Studios. Synopsis: An ••Feel free to submit a video reel if you starring Regina King, Jeremy Irons, Don death, the strangeness surrounding it, and estranged son and his aging mother con- have one, but not required. Auditions at Johnson, Tim Blake Nelson & Louis the strange experiences she’s now having; front their deepest fears when they Emory University, location TBD in the Gossett Jr. Project based on the DC comic this role requires audio only, no video. reunite to move her into a retirement Emory Area. series by Alan Moore & Dave Gibbons. Grisham Oliver: male, 35-58, Caucasian, home. “All the Lights Out” will be shot on a ••Meal, credit, and footage provided. Project description: “A dark satirical and delivers a resonant eulogy at his father’s RED Dragon with 35MM Cooke Cinema dystopian take on the superhero genre, funeral; this role requires audio only, no video. Prime lenses. the story is set in an alternate history in Kayla: female, 18-24, Caucasian, interviews ••Director states: “Michael Taylor Jackson the year 1985 at the height of the Cold Francine following her husband’s death; this is an emerging director talent. He War between the U.S. and Soviet Union. It role requires audio only, no video. attended art school in Buenos Aires and SCRIPTED TV & revolves around a group of mostly retired ••Seeking submissions from MD. returned to New York City to pursue his American superheroes who investigate ••Send submissions to rebecca@hunt- MFA degree in Film Directing. His inter- VIDEO the murder of one of their own and in the akiller.com. active series ‘Harlemites’ screened at the process uncover a conspiracy that could ••Pays: $100-$200/project, depending on 2017 Cinequest, Sarasota, and Sonoma ‘Chicago Med’ change the course of history as we know length of script and acting talent required. Film Festival, where he won the Best ••Casting season four of the NBC TV series it.” Dramatic Short Film Award. In 2017, the “Chicago Med.” Project description: “An ••Company: HBO. Casting Taylormade. Latino Short Film Festival granted him emotional thrill ride through the day-to- Staff: Damon Lindelof (“Lost”), exec. prod; The American Diversity Award. Michael day chaos of the city’s most explosive Heather Taylor, casting dir. grew up in Northern California and cur- hospital and the courageous team of doc- ••Shoots Nov. 19, in Atlanta, GA. ONLINE rently resides in Brooklyn.” tors who hold it together. They will tackle ••Seeking—FBI Agents: males & females, ••Staff: Michael Jackson, dir. unique new cases inspired by topical 25-65, Caucasian, African American, COMMERCIALS & ••Rehearses TBD; shoots Jan. 30-Feb. 3, events, forging fiery relationships in the Latino/Hispanic, Asian, Ethnically 2019 in Monterey, CA. pulse-pounding pandemonium of the Ambiguous / Mixed Race. PROMOS ••Seeking—James: male, 30-35, emergency room.” ••Seeking submissions from GA. Caucasian, 34; bearded with unkempt hair ••Company: NBC Universal, Dick Wolf ••To apply, submit at www.castingtaylor- Uniters Corporate Portfolio and holes in his clothing; exhibits a bohe- Productions, Joan Philo Casting. Staff: made.com/calender/11-19-2018. ••Seeking a host for a series of videos. mian sensibility. He currently resides in Joan Philo, casting dir. ••Pays $75/8 hours. Company states: “We recently completed
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the production of some videos through the co-pilot character in our “The Grand dance with Tony award-winners and cur- Tombras agency for Ekornes Furniture. Zeppelin” escape room, in our downtown rent Broadway performers, as well as Check them out at www.stressless.com/ Audition Atlanta location. The players in this escape NYC’s top casting directors, agents, college en/bringing-people-together. ‘Where room are traveling on the Zeppelin in 1914 faculty, coaches and choreographers. BAA Togetherness Happens’ is a good example Highlights and there are saboteurs among the players, specializes in intensives, workshops, col- of the six. Like these videos, our host will be who will secretly have their own agenda to lege audition preparation, one-day master need to be comfortable interacting and SOUTHEAST complete. Note: A British accent or a UK classes, weekly class series and private moving on set and addressing the camera. accent is required - although that accent coaching. BAA’s expert staff challenges We like the modern vibe of the girl in the can be learned before going solo in this role. each student to develop their triple-threat videos, but we’d take the energy up.” Jimmy, Art’s Nephew: 18-50, all ethnicities, performance skills, while learning about ••Company: Elements Studio. Staff: A. Fri. Nov. 16 This role is in our “Golden Phoenix” escape the business of acting and making connec- Manning, coord. ‘Manny’s Money’ (also 11/17) room - which has an inheritance theme. tions with industry professionals. ••Shotos two days between Jan. 7-9 (10- Billboard Onboard, Pianists The players are members of an extended Admission is select and by audition only. hour days) at Elements Studio in High ‘Sorrow’ family, but will be divided into three distinct We are about to embark on our 15 city Point, NC. family groups - all are attending the will national audition tour along with our NYC ••Seeking—Host: female, 20-45, all ethnici- ‘Finding Nemo,’ Singers (also 11/17) reading of your dearly departed Great Uncle team including Broadway special guests. ties, someone slightly exotic (Italian…etc.) a Art. Art was a funny guy, and as part of his Check the audition dates below to see if we plus, but not a requirement. Must have Sat. Nov. 17 will reading, he is requiring the families to are visiting a city near you.” direct-address video examples to view. Any compete to win the priceless inheritance ••Company: Broadway Artists Alliance of “scripted” hosting is a plus. ‘The Disappearance of President item, “The Golden Phoenix”. The role is of NYC. ••Seeking submissions nationwide. Joseph Pennebaker’ Jimmy, Art’s favorite nephew and the exec- ••Classes are held at Ripley Grier Studios in ••Send submissions to abbiek@elements- ‘Holidivas,’ A Holiday Cabaret utor of the estate. Jimmy has fond memo- NYC. In addition, BAA offers year-round studio.net. ries of Art, and is there to make sure the will private coaching via Skype and/or in per- ‘The Tatischeff Cafe’ ••Pays: $3,750-$4,000. reading goes according to Art’s plan, but son in NYC. ‘Falsettos’ also to celebrate Art’s life. This story takes ••Seeking—Young Performers: 8-21, all ‘The Lottery?’ place in 1929 in Chicago, and a Chicago ethnicities. ‘Live’ (also 11/18) accent is optional but is a plus. ••Seeking submissions from NY, TX, NJ, ••Seeking submissions from GA. MD, FL, IN, AZ, NC and CA. SINGERS ‘Vacant Space’ ••Send submissions to dan@timetoesca- ••Auditions will be held by appt. Dec. 2, Jan. ‘First Impressions’ petheroom.com. 20, and Mar. 17 in NYC. Backup Vocalists for ‘80s Rock ‘Candlelight’ ••Submit with headshot, acting resume and ••Additional auditions will be held in Nov. 18 Cover Band business resume. in Prosper, TX; Dec. 16 in Rumson, NJ; Dec. ••Seeking male and female rock singers for ••When an actor is running an actor centered 28 in Millersville, MD; Feb. 3 in Orlando, FL; backup vocals in an ‘80s cover band. Sun. Nov. 18 room - the wage is $15/hr., when an actor is Feb. 4 in Tampa, FL; Mar. 3 in Dallas, TX;
Knowledge of 70s/80s glam rock a must, ‘An Interruption Of Mundanity’ gamemastering – the wage is $10/hr. Mar. 3 in Carmel, IN; Mar. 9 in Tampa, FL; COMMERCIAL think Heart, Bonnie Tyler, Air Supply, etc. ‘Twin Mints’ Mar. 10 in Phoenix, AZ; Mar. 10 in Sarasota, ••Company: Karine Casting. Staff: Nick FL; Mar. 15 in Charlotte, NC; Mar. 16 in McDonald, mgr. ‘Untraditional’ Burlington, NC; and Mar. 24 in Newport ••Must be available to be in L.A. Dec. 3-8, ‘Brief Encounters’ Beach, CA. Additional March dates will be performances held Dec. 6 & 7; possible STAGE STAFF & announced shortly for Florida and rehearsals the week of Nov. 26 in either Northern California. NYC or L.A. For the full auditions calendar, TECH ••Also accepting video submissions. ••Seeking—Backup Vocalist: males & visit backstage.com/auditions ••For more info about BAA’s winter work- females, 18-30, all ethnicities, should have Barter Theatre 2019 Season, shop, summer intensives, college audition strong, true rock voices and ability to easily Stage Manager prep workshop, adult pro workshop, and hear and blend harmonies; reading music a actor-centered escape rooms. Time to ••Seeking possible replacement Equity year-round training opportunities, visit huge plus; these gigs require tight harmo- Escape has two permanent actor centered stage managers for the Barter Theatre www.broadwayartistsalliance.org. nies with very little rehearsal time; sheet escape rooms: “Al Capone’s Speakeasy” in 2019 Season. ••Note: Private coaching is also available music will be made available for prepara- Brookhaven, GA and “The Grand Zeppelin” ••Company: Barter Theatre. Staff: Camille and does not require an audition. tion and singers are expected to diligently in Downtown Atlanta, GA, and one travel- Davis, Barter’s dir. of production. ••Tuition fees range from $175-$1,525, practice on their own time. ing/mobile escape room: “The Golden ••Season runs in Abingdon, VA. depending on the program. ••Seeking submissions from NY and CA. Phoenix.” The actor will be hired for a hybrid ••Seeking—Equity Stage Managers: males & VARIETY ••Send submissions to castingkarine@ role and will be doing gamemastering of females, 18+, all ethnicities. gmail.com. other non-actor centered escape rooms as ••Seeking submissions from VA. ••Submit a recent video of you singing a well as acting in rooms. Administrative ••Note: All stage managerial positions are rock song or performing in a gig. Also indi- assistant states: “This is not a ‘gig’, but an currently filled. However, Stage Manager COMPETITIONS cate if you play piano or guitar (a plus, but actual part-time job where weekly hours may submit cover letter and resume for not required). Must be based in either NYC will be stated hours and report to manage- future consideration and for replacements ‘Monster Lake’ or L.A. Indicate if you have housing in L.A. ment.” See additional materials for full if any should be needed to Camille Davis, ••Casting “Monster Lake,” a feature film by (a plus, but not required). Future gigs, tours, description of escape rooms. Barter’s Director of Production at dirofpro- filmmaker Sharlene Humm, and starring and recording opportunities may also be ••Company: Time to Escape: The Escape [email protected]. Or contact at Eric Roberts & Yennifer Behrens. Synopsis: available. A tour is in the works and we are Room Experience, LLC. Staff: Anna (276) 619-3310 if no email access. It’s a coming-of-age film centered around seeking vocalists to be considered for that, Yudenkova, admin. assist. ••Equity LORT Agreement. strange events at Monster Lake. as well. ••Ongoing full and part time positions in the Production note: “Actors should be aware ••Here are some examples of the style and Atlanta, GA area. that this is an audition through crowd- songs in the set: Ravishing (www.youtube. ••Seeking—James the Bartender: males & sourcing. The top 10 auditions are submit- com/watch?v=Ah-eFQFc4rs) and Rock ‘N’ females, 18-50, all ethnicities, James is the ted to the film’s director.” Roll Dreams Come Through (www.youtube. bartender in the “Al Capone’s Speakeasy” WORKSHOPS ••Company: Clapit & Angels on Earth Inc.
com/watch?v=LSDMtZwEES0). escape room. The role is set in this Staff: Sharlene Humm, filmmaker; Mary GIGS ••Pays: $500 for the week in L.A. plus all Speakeasy, called “Club Lucky”, circa 1929 Broadway Artists Alliance Jane Bulseco, Co-founder/clapit. travel and transport covered. Union or non in Chicago; James has been working for Al (BAA) of NYC, Young ••Shoots (dates TBD) in Florida. union (this is a rock gig, not a theatre gig). Capone for 15 years - and is in too deep. Performers ••Seeking—Lordice: female, 17-34, all eth- The players in the escape room are under- ••Seeking professional level young musical nicities, a speaking role. Haney: male, cover agents, and over the course of the theater talent (performers ages 8-21) for 18-38, all ethnicities, a speaking role. escape room’s 60 minute length, the play- BAA’s advanced musical theater winter ••Seeking submissions nationwide. ers through their actions must make James workshop, summer intensives, master ••Send submissions to [email protected]. EVENTS EVENTS THEME PARKS “flip” to their side so the players can find classes, and industry showcases in NYC. ••To audition, download the clapit app. For evidence to put Capone away for good. ••BAA notes that they “provide profes- more on the filmmakers, visit www.imdb. Escape Room Actors Note: An accent would be a plus, but not sional training for promising young musical com/name/nm5557189/?ref_=ttfc_fc_cr2 ••Seeking full- and part-time actors and necessary. William the Co-Pilot: males & theater performers, right in the heart of and www.imdb.com/name/nm9496619/. gamemasters to run Time to Escape’s females, 18-50, all ethnicities, William is the NYC. Participants study voice, acting, and ••Clapit will assist with travel expenses.
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Q: I’ve been dancing my whole life, but I recently moved to Los Angeles and feel like I’m starting from scratch. What’s the best way to go about finding
a dance agent out here? —DANIEL B., LOS ANGELES
Welcome to L.A.! This is an exciting city for dancers, but what you need to know right away is that the commercial dance industry here pretty much requires you to have an OUR EXPERT agent for access to higher-profile dance gigs. If you’re looking to sign with an agent, here Kerry Wee is a Los are a few ways to approach the search. Angeles–based dancer and a Backstage Expert. Audition: All of the dance agencies hold open auditions every few months, usually separated by age, gender, and hip-hop/technical dancing. Pick the style in which you are the strongest and sign up. Bring a headshot and résumé and wear an outfit that is appropriate for your style of dance.
Digital submission: Send your digital résumé and headshot to the public email on an agent’s website—it can’t hurt. There’s always a chance they have a shortage of dancers signed with your look and you can get pulled out of the line to get seen.
Showcases: There are a handful of unpaid showcases that are frequently produced around the city. The best recommendation for this is the Carnival: Choreographer’s Ball. It’s the industry standard for access to a performance space and agency attention, as well as a great networking opportunity to meet the people who matter in the L.A. dance community.
Book: If you can manage to book a job on your own that needs an agent to negotiate the contract, this is a great way to go in to an agency cold. Keep your ear to the ground and try to get hired by a choreographer who isn’t holding a big audition or is direct booking a The views expressed in this job. If you pull this off, use the opportunity to get signed. It’s a win-win for both parties article are solely that of the and demonstrates to your new agent on the first day that you can book work. • individual(s) providing them, and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Backstage or * Submit questions for our Experts on Backstage’s Facebook or Twitter accounts or via our forums page at its staff. backstage.com/forums!
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