TRIAD STAGE INTERNSHPS, 2008-09 SEASON, GREENSBORO
Triad Stage, an SPT theatre located in Greensboro, NC, is seeking interns for its 2008-09 season. Theatre states: “Triad Stage internships provide meaningful training for recent college graduates or graduate students.” David Byrd, general mgr. Runs mid-Aug. 2008 through mid-July 2009. SEEKING: Full-Time Interns: 18-39, motivated and energetic individuals to intern in carpentry, props/scenic art, costumes, lighting/sound, production mgmt., and artistic/company mgmt. Send cover letter, resume, and three references by March 15 to David Byrd, General Manager, Triad Stage, 232 S. Elm St., Greensboro, NC 27401; fax to (336) 274-1774; or email to david@triadstage.org. For more info, visit www.triadstage.org. Stipend, plus housing provided.
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TWELFTH NIGHT SUMMER SHAKESPEARE AUDITIONS, MIDDLETOWN
Fri. Mar. 21, 6 - 9 PM & Sat. Mar. 22, 10 AM - 1 PM, by APPT. At Oddfellows Playhouse, 128 Washington St., Middletown, CT. ARTFARM in Middletown, CT, is holding auditions for a summer "Shakespeare in the Grove" production of Twelfth Night. The company is looking for experienced male actors, ages 18+ for a vibrant and physical rendering of this fast-paced comedy of love, intrigue and cross dressing. Shakespeare in the Grove 2008 will be performed outdoors for 2 weekends, Thursdays through Sundays, July 17 - 27. To schedule an audition appointment, contact ARTFARM at info@art-farm.org, or call (860) 346-4390. Auditioners are asked to prepare a 1-2 minute Shakespearean monologue to present at the audition. Be prepared to stay the entire three hours and dress to move, as the auditions will include movement, improvisation and cold reading. Bring headshot and resume. Anyone wishing to audition for a singing role should prepare a short ballad that can be sung acappella or accompanied by an instrument that you yourself can bring and play. Parking is available in the municipal lot across the street. Arrive on time and plan on being engaged for the entire three hours. Rehearsals will begin the week of May 26 and will generally be held weekday evenings. There are a limited number of stipends available for professionals. ARTFARM is also offering internships and an apprentice program in performance and production for college-age individuals interested in being intimately involved in all aspects of the production. For more details, go to www.art-farm.org.
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OPEN AUDITIONS FOR THE UNDERPANTS, THOMASTON
Sun. April 13 & Mon. April 14, 7 PM. At the Thomaston Opera House Arts Center, 158 Main St., Thomaston, CT. The Thomaston Opera House in Thomaston, CT, will hold open auditions for an Arts Center production of The Underpants by Steve Martin. Director: Kathy Cook. Callbacks will be held Thurs. April 17, if needed. The production will be presented June 29 through June 29 for seven performances. All roles are open to audition. All those auditioning will be asked to read from the script. For additional information, call (860) 283-6250 or visit our website at www.thomastonoperahouse.org.
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HEADSHOT DROPOFF FOR NEW DRAMA, NEW YORK
DJM Productions is accepting headshots for its spring production of a new drama. Producer and Director: Dave McCracken. Non-union performers. Seeking: Two men: mid 30s, strong military types. One man: 18-29, built, soldier for May - early July run in Midtown. No nudity but men are shirtless. Evening and weekend rehearsals begin early April. Showcase stipends involved. Ethnic actors strongly encouraged to apply. Send picture and resumes to: Dionysus Theater's L'il Peach, 270 West 36th St., 2nd Fl., NYC, 10018. E-mail questions to info@djmproductions.net. www.DJMProductions.com.
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CASTING SAG LOW BUDGET POPM & CIRCUMSTANCES, BROOKLYN
Casting for the film "Pomp & Circumstances." This is a story about the different cultural backgrounds of families living in Brooklyn, NY. Email pix, résumés, and links to reels (including Youtube) to minnty2@yahoo.com. Some pay, plus credit and meals provided. Producer plans to apply for a SAG Low Budget Film Agreement. Seeking: African Male: late 20s to mid-30s, with African accent. Cab driver, hardworking, has a wife and two boys back in Africa (Lead). Teen Male: 15, Hasidic Jewish. Smart, rebellious, slightly depressed. Korean Mother: mid-50s. Neurotic, overbearing, needs to be in control. Korean Father: mid-to-late 50s to 60s. Calm, mellow. Korean Female: early 20s. College student, falls in love with a man 20 years older, smart, fun, caring, loving. Korean Female: 30s. Korean Male: early-to-mid 40s, professor at a college. Russian Female: 20s, prostitute, Russian accent. Male: mid-50s to early 60, Hispanic, African-American, or Middle Eastern. Faraji's poker playing friend. Female: 20s, with accent (West Indies/Jamaican/African). Full-figured, Faraji's love interest. Jean Philipe: French Moroccan, with Moroccan accent. Arrogant, misogynistic, attitude. All Korean family roles must be bilingual.
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PERFORMERS SOUGHT FOR CABLE/WEB SHOW, NEW YORK
Seeking non-union actors, actresses, dancers, singers, musicians to audition, appear and perform on a NYC Cable/online TV show and independent movie. Auditions begin in April. Very small pay involved. Mail pictures/resumes to: First Break Productions, 244 Fifth Ave, Suite R211, NYC, NY 10001.
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NUTTIN' 4 XMAS, FEATURE FILM, ASBURY PARK
Guess Films is casting for the non-union feature film "Nuttin' 4 Xmas." Director: Sean Guess. Shooting in Asbury Park, NJ. Duration: 5 Months, starts in August. Lo/No/Deferred pay. Synopsis: A heart warming comedy about family, community love and financial hardship. It is a story about a family called the Perrys. They are facing hard financial times during the holidays after the father's job has been outsourced to India. To make matters worse the family's hard working mother, a maid for the town's rich family called the Everhams, must take time off when she coughs up blood at work. Nearing Christmas they will be facing eviction from their home. Guess Films is looking to have a fun time with disciplined actors who don't have big egos and are dedicated to their craft. As for NY, Philly and Jersey actors, we prefer those with vehicles. Our deferred payment if the film is sold is considered SAG friendly for non-union actors. We already have a large majority of talented actors in place and will continue a wide search for qualified talent. Apply to: S, Guess - guessfilms@aol.com. Seeking: Rabbi Eli Yamowitz: Male, 41-50, Semitic. A funny man, known for his talent for spinning tall tales. He is called by many locals "the Yiddish Cowboy" for his denim outfit and cowboy hat. The rabbi has been battling with the council for almost 3 years to get his Youth Center built in a very traditional town. He also has a very special place in his heart for the Perry family and lives by the motto Love Thy Neighbor as Thy self. The father of Asia and Vega Yamowitz, husband of Esther and brother of Tabby. Betsy Perry: Female, 18-24, white. (lead) A rebellious teen who years earlier learned to hate Christmas when a drunk Santa told her she was getting "Nuttin' for Christmas." What she did not know was her father had been laid off that year. In the present, she wrecks havoc in her community stealing Christmas decorations, vandalizing displays and writing nasty Santa letters to kids. She does become smitten during the story with a young man named Marcus Hall, who she hopes will take her to the town's Winter Solace dance. Lean times will however will be met when her father is laid off work by Edwards Supplies when they outsource their hardware distribution business. Jerry Perry: Male, 41-50, white. The father of paternal twins Betsy and Harmony Perry. He is a hardware distribution supplies representative whose job has been outsourced to India after more than 20 years with the company. He becomes very depressed as he feels his family will once again have a horrible Christmas. Things are compounded when his wife is forced to take time off from work due to her failing health. Dee Dee Perry: Female, 25-30, white. She is a maid for one of the richest families in town, the Everhams. She is forced to take time off from her demanding job at the Everham home, when she coughs up blood. She is Jerry's wife and Betsy and Harmony's mom. Cleo Everham: Female, 25-3o, white. A councilwoman in the town. She is from very old money and belongs to one of the wealthiest families in the town. Looks down on the Perry family as the wrong type of people, even though she employs her former classmate Dee Dee. She is presently playing a very active role in getting Mayor Skip Martin elected to the state senate. She has even arranged for a big media blitz by raffling off a historic Victorian house in town during the holidays in hopes of getting the mayor free publicity with a Norman Rockwell type moment. She currently has taken her late sister's son Marcus Hall into the home. She is also the mother of Ursula and wife of Les Everham. Harmony Perry: Female, 18-24, white. The paternal twin of Betsy. She is the only one of the Perrys that is class conscious. She has always surrounded herself with the rich and popular in town, especially Ursula Everham. She shuns her family and believes she will rise above them. Ballet background a plus. Marcus Hall: Male, 18-24, white. The rebellious teenage nephew of Cleo. His mother, who was known in Kentucky as "Mother Christmas" for her wonderful decorating for Lexington's Crazy About Christmas Contest, died of ovarian cancer. He came to live with his aunt because he had no other living relatives. Marcus will try to remove Betsy's hardness towards Christmas to show her the simple beauty of the holidays. Les Everham: Male, 31-40, white. The owner of the Everham finance company. His company currently maintains control over many of the rented and mortgaged properties in town. He owns the mortgage for the Perry's house. While a slender man, he uses his goon Walton Simmons as reinforcement when he delivers eviction notices or threatens people. While his family once had money, the Everham family lost most of their fortune following the stock market crash of 1987. He married Cleo Miller, his current wife, to secure his future. He is pompous and is a perfect enabler for his daughter Ursula and wife Cleo. He is not thrilled about Marcus moving into his home. Skip Martin: Male, 31-40, white. The young and charming mayor of the town. He has leaned on Cleo to help organize a run for the state senate for the following year. Skip and Cleo have come up with a great raffle in town with a historic Victorian house during the holidays because they believe they can give statewide coverage of the event and bring up his favorables for his run for the state senate. Tabby Yamowitz: Female, 41-50, white. The very blunt older live-in sister of the Rabbi. She also has a talent for getting easily sidetracked. She also has been known to say a political incorrect word when she talks to non-Jewish people. Her comedic relief releases some of the tension from the struggles many are going through. Esther Yamowitz: The dance teacher in town. Eli's younger wife. While at odds with what has been going on with her husband and the town, she still is contributing to the Winter Solace dance. Ballet Background a plus. Urusla Everham: Female, 18-24, white. The 17-year-old daughter of Cleo and Les. She is also befriended Harmony in grade school and sees her as a work in progress. She however is very hostile to Betsy and Asia. She is always scheming. She is also strikingly beautiful and knows it. Ballet background a bonus. Asia Yamowitz: Betsy's best friend. Always in tow with Betsy and egging her on. She attempts to play matchmaker in the relationship between Betsy and Marcus. Hans Orton: Male, 51-60, white. A retired major general, who suffers from a disorder that makes him superfluous noises. He owns the town's antique store, which is sponsoring the town's Winter Solace Dance. He employs both Vega Yamowitz and Marcus Hall in his store.
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A LIFE PARALLEL, NEW YORK FILM ACADEMY FILM, CONNECTICUT
Green Dress Visions is casting for the New York Film Academy film "A Life Parallel." Some pay, copy, credit, meals, travel, lodging. Synopsis: 16 mm thesis film about an old, lonely lady who has lived alone for 30 years. Obsessed with reading the weekly obituaries, she attends funerals at the local cemetery of her small home town, masquerading as a relative or close friend of the deceased and then records her ventures in her diary. Attending funerals has become her only social outlet and means of intimacy. When she meets a man who becomes something more than just a usual gig, her fear of intimacy battles her fear of a closing doom. Project is intended for film festival distribution. Shooting May 19-26 in Darien, CT. Email greendressvisions@gmail.com. Seeking: Martha: 60s-70s, Caucasian, an eccentric old woman, lonely, a gardener, meticulous, reserved but not insecure, routine-oriented. Florist: male, 60s-70s, Caucasian, wise, sweet, outgoing, wears glasses, passionate about flowers and romance. Ron: 60s, a family member of the deceased, outgoing. Bill: 60s, a family member of the deceased, outgoing. Two Grave Diggers: 20s-30s, high school dropouts, laidback, observers, disrespectful, comic relief. Sarah: 30s-40s, daughter of florist. Michelle: 6-10, Sarah's daughter. Priest: 40s-50s. Extras: all ages, to play funeral attendees. (PAY for Martha, Florist, Ron, Bill)
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TOY STORY, THE MUSICAL, NEW YORK
Mon. Mar. 31, 10 AM - Dancer open call auditions; 1 PM - Musical theatre. At Ripley Grier Studios, 520 8th Ave, Suite 16. NYC. Open Call auditions are being held for vocalists for Toy Story, The Musical. (Sign-in begins 1 hour before each call time.) Callbacks to be held April 1. Disney Creative Entertainment is pleased to announce that Academy Award-winner John Lasseter's beloved animated feature has been brilliantly adapted for Disney Cruise Line. Seeking trained male dancers: 5'10" and taller; tumbling and tap a plus, strong athletic appearance. Trained female dancers: 5'5" and taller; long legs a plus. Dancers may be asked to sing. Come prepared with music. Seeking musical theatre performers for the following roles: Buzz: 30s. charismatic actor who sings well; powerful bass/baritone-low G to high F#. Woody: 20s-30s. Country-pop singer/actor; bari-tenor to high G#; strong falsetto. Andy: to be played by early 20s female; alto/soprano. Sid: to be played by 20s-early 30s female; Comic Rock Star voice to high F. Sarge: mid 20s-late 30s. African-American who sings well; powerful tenor with strong falsetto. Bo Peep: 20s-early 30s; Musical theatre mix to F. Other ensemble characters include: Slinky Dog, Rex, Potato Head, Barrel o' Monkeys, Hamm, Pogo Duck and one male and one female swing. Other Mainstage roles include Fairy Godmother, Cinderella, Prince Charming, Belle, Peter Pan, Snow White, Nala, Simba and Pocahontas. Note: As there is more than one Mainstage production onboard the ship, Disney Cruise hires a 'repertoire' company of 18 Mainstage performers. All roles require exquisite comic timing, strong musical theatre/pop vocals and imaginative and creative actors who move well. All ethnicities strongly encouraged to attend. Applicants must be at least 18. Rehearsals held in Toronto from June 15 to August 23 with shipboard contract ending March 15, 2009. Includes competitive pay, room and board, additional benefits package and no cruise staff duties. For more information including audition requirements, visit www.DisneyAuditions.com.
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SEEKING ACTORS, SINGERS FOR NON-UNION FILM, NEW YORK
Seeking actors for feature film. Director: Tom Taddeo. Non-Union. Lo/No/Deferred pay. Overview: Docu-Drama shot on multiple formats, 90% done (shot and edited) and very excited about the festival run next year. Quality film that will stand out and be noticed; we are exploring the reality of what it means to be famous, mixing actual taped investigation testimony with fictional elements. Original score by Moby, and cinematography from three very prominent shooters in NYC. Scene breakdown: casting for a one-day shoot to be incorporated into the film as it stands now. The shoot is basically recreating an early 50s variety show a la 'The Show of Shows' or 'The Late Show.' Our bend on the show will be within the husk of an innocent and more naive 50s format, the content will be very modern, and at times, pushing the envelope of what might be acceptable. Each role we are casting is meant to shock the viewer into realizing exactly how far we have come since those simple times (much like Natural Born Killers but without the drugs). See individual breakdowns for specifics. Web: www.nystreetfilms.com. Apply to: Roberto Serrini at casting@nystreetfilms.com. Seeking: Male: 31-40, white. We are looking for a male actor to play the 'Jack Hannah' animal trainer for the show. No animal experience necessary (we'll be using a very exotic hamster). Either gender: 11-14, white. The character is the 'typical' child actor, forced into showbiz by their parents. Innocent and cute while being interviewed by the host, but the clip of the film they are promoting reveals a different person; it's meant to shock the audience by seeing a child in a very adult role i.e. 'Requiem for a Dream,' or 'American History X.' THERE IS A PROFOUND AMOUNT OF CURSING IN THIS ROLE, and all parents must understand that clearly. We understand that this will be difficult to cast, however, we require a very talented actor for this dynamic and extremely unique role. Female: 18-24, any ethnicity. We are looking for three girls to be do-wop singers for the band that plays on-stage. No singing talent required as you will be lip-synching but there are explicit lyrics, be advised.
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A GIRL'S ORDINARY LIFE, CUNY STUDENT THESIS FILM, NEW YORK
MJ Production is casting for the CUNY thesis film "A Girl's Ordinary Life." Director: Minjung Kim. Shooting in NYC or Queens, March 27 or 28. Non-Union. This is low budget film, but it will be a great opportunity to work with wonderful crews. Reply with submission to mjkimproduction@gmail.com. Seeking: Female: 18-24, all. She is in her twenties. She is dependent and it cause conflicts. Female: 18-24, all. She is a prudent person. Female: 18-24, all. She is a bigmouth and thoughtless person. Female: 18-24, all. She is a salesgirl in a clothing store. She persuades people to buy clothes.
Triad Stage, an SPT theatre located in Greensboro, NC, is seeking interns for its 2008-09 season. Theatre states: “Triad Stage internships provide meaningful training for recent college graduates or graduate students.” David Byrd, general mgr. Runs mid-Aug. 2008 through mid-July 2009. SEEKING: Full-Time Interns: 18-39, motivated and energetic individuals to intern in carpentry, props/scenic art, costumes, lighting/sound, production mgmt., and artistic/company mgmt. Send cover letter, resume, and three references by March 15 to David Byrd, General Manager, Triad Stage, 232 S. Elm St., Greensboro, NC 27401; fax to (336) 274-1774; or email to david@triadstage.org. For more info, visit www.triadstage.org. Stipend, plus housing provided.
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TWELFTH NIGHT SUMMER SHAKESPEARE AUDITIONS, MIDDLETOWN
Fri. Mar. 21, 6 - 9 PM & Sat. Mar. 22, 10 AM - 1 PM, by APPT. At Oddfellows Playhouse, 128 Washington St., Middletown, CT. ARTFARM in Middletown, CT, is holding auditions for a summer "Shakespeare in the Grove" production of Twelfth Night. The company is looking for experienced male actors, ages 18+ for a vibrant and physical rendering of this fast-paced comedy of love, intrigue and cross dressing. Shakespeare in the Grove 2008 will be performed outdoors for 2 weekends, Thursdays through Sundays, July 17 - 27. To schedule an audition appointment, contact ARTFARM at info@art-farm.org, or call (860) 346-4390. Auditioners are asked to prepare a 1-2 minute Shakespearean monologue to present at the audition. Be prepared to stay the entire three hours and dress to move, as the auditions will include movement, improvisation and cold reading. Bring headshot and resume. Anyone wishing to audition for a singing role should prepare a short ballad that can be sung acappella or accompanied by an instrument that you yourself can bring and play. Parking is available in the municipal lot across the street. Arrive on time and plan on being engaged for the entire three hours. Rehearsals will begin the week of May 26 and will generally be held weekday evenings. There are a limited number of stipends available for professionals. ARTFARM is also offering internships and an apprentice program in performance and production for college-age individuals interested in being intimately involved in all aspects of the production. For more details, go to www.art-farm.org.
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OPEN AUDITIONS FOR THE UNDERPANTS, THOMASTON
Sun. April 13 & Mon. April 14, 7 PM. At the Thomaston Opera House Arts Center, 158 Main St., Thomaston, CT. The Thomaston Opera House in Thomaston, CT, will hold open auditions for an Arts Center production of The Underpants by Steve Martin. Director: Kathy Cook. Callbacks will be held Thurs. April 17, if needed. The production will be presented June 29 through June 29 for seven performances. All roles are open to audition. All those auditioning will be asked to read from the script. For additional information, call (860) 283-6250 or visit our website at www.thomastonoperahouse.org.
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HEADSHOT DROPOFF FOR NEW DRAMA, NEW YORK
DJM Productions is accepting headshots for its spring production of a new drama. Producer and Director: Dave McCracken. Non-union performers. Seeking: Two men: mid 30s, strong military types. One man: 18-29, built, soldier for May - early July run in Midtown. No nudity but men are shirtless. Evening and weekend rehearsals begin early April. Showcase stipends involved. Ethnic actors strongly encouraged to apply. Send picture and resumes to: Dionysus Theater's L'il Peach, 270 West 36th St., 2nd Fl., NYC, 10018. E-mail questions to info@djmproductions.net. www.DJMProductions.com.
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CASTING SAG LOW BUDGET POPM & CIRCUMSTANCES, BROOKLYN
Casting for the film "Pomp & Circumstances." This is a story about the different cultural backgrounds of families living in Brooklyn, NY. Email pix, résumés, and links to reels (including Youtube) to minnty2@yahoo.com. Some pay, plus credit and meals provided. Producer plans to apply for a SAG Low Budget Film Agreement. Seeking: African Male: late 20s to mid-30s, with African accent. Cab driver, hardworking, has a wife and two boys back in Africa (Lead). Teen Male: 15, Hasidic Jewish. Smart, rebellious, slightly depressed. Korean Mother: mid-50s. Neurotic, overbearing, needs to be in control. Korean Father: mid-to-late 50s to 60s. Calm, mellow. Korean Female: early 20s. College student, falls in love with a man 20 years older, smart, fun, caring, loving. Korean Female: 30s. Korean Male: early-to-mid 40s, professor at a college. Russian Female: 20s, prostitute, Russian accent. Male: mid-50s to early 60, Hispanic, African-American, or Middle Eastern. Faraji's poker playing friend. Female: 20s, with accent (West Indies/Jamaican/African). Full-figured, Faraji's love interest. Jean Philipe: French Moroccan, with Moroccan accent. Arrogant, misogynistic, attitude. All Korean family roles must be bilingual.
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PERFORMERS SOUGHT FOR CABLE/WEB SHOW, NEW YORK
Seeking non-union actors, actresses, dancers, singers, musicians to audition, appear and perform on a NYC Cable/online TV show and independent movie. Auditions begin in April. Very small pay involved. Mail pictures/resumes to: First Break Productions, 244 Fifth Ave, Suite R211, NYC, NY 10001.
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NUTTIN' 4 XMAS, FEATURE FILM, ASBURY PARK
Guess Films is casting for the non-union feature film "Nuttin' 4 Xmas." Director: Sean Guess. Shooting in Asbury Park, NJ. Duration: 5 Months, starts in August. Lo/No/Deferred pay. Synopsis: A heart warming comedy about family, community love and financial hardship. It is a story about a family called the Perrys. They are facing hard financial times during the holidays after the father's job has been outsourced to India. To make matters worse the family's hard working mother, a maid for the town's rich family called the Everhams, must take time off when she coughs up blood at work. Nearing Christmas they will be facing eviction from their home. Guess Films is looking to have a fun time with disciplined actors who don't have big egos and are dedicated to their craft. As for NY, Philly and Jersey actors, we prefer those with vehicles. Our deferred payment if the film is sold is considered SAG friendly for non-union actors. We already have a large majority of talented actors in place and will continue a wide search for qualified talent. Apply to: S, Guess - guessfilms@aol.com. Seeking: Rabbi Eli Yamowitz: Male, 41-50, Semitic. A funny man, known for his talent for spinning tall tales. He is called by many locals "the Yiddish Cowboy" for his denim outfit and cowboy hat. The rabbi has been battling with the council for almost 3 years to get his Youth Center built in a very traditional town. He also has a very special place in his heart for the Perry family and lives by the motto Love Thy Neighbor as Thy self. The father of Asia and Vega Yamowitz, husband of Esther and brother of Tabby. Betsy Perry: Female, 18-24, white. (lead) A rebellious teen who years earlier learned to hate Christmas when a drunk Santa told her she was getting "Nuttin' for Christmas." What she did not know was her father had been laid off that year. In the present, she wrecks havoc in her community stealing Christmas decorations, vandalizing displays and writing nasty Santa letters to kids. She does become smitten during the story with a young man named Marcus Hall, who she hopes will take her to the town's Winter Solace dance. Lean times will however will be met when her father is laid off work by Edwards Supplies when they outsource their hardware distribution business. Jerry Perry: Male, 41-50, white. The father of paternal twins Betsy and Harmony Perry. He is a hardware distribution supplies representative whose job has been outsourced to India after more than 20 years with the company. He becomes very depressed as he feels his family will once again have a horrible Christmas. Things are compounded when his wife is forced to take time off from work due to her failing health. Dee Dee Perry: Female, 25-30, white. She is a maid for one of the richest families in town, the Everhams. She is forced to take time off from her demanding job at the Everham home, when she coughs up blood. She is Jerry's wife and Betsy and Harmony's mom. Cleo Everham: Female, 25-3o, white. A councilwoman in the town. She is from very old money and belongs to one of the wealthiest families in the town. Looks down on the Perry family as the wrong type of people, even though she employs her former classmate Dee Dee. She is presently playing a very active role in getting Mayor Skip Martin elected to the state senate. She has even arranged for a big media blitz by raffling off a historic Victorian house in town during the holidays in hopes of getting the mayor free publicity with a Norman Rockwell type moment. She currently has taken her late sister's son Marcus Hall into the home. She is also the mother of Ursula and wife of Les Everham. Harmony Perry: Female, 18-24, white. The paternal twin of Betsy. She is the only one of the Perrys that is class conscious. She has always surrounded herself with the rich and popular in town, especially Ursula Everham. She shuns her family and believes she will rise above them. Ballet background a plus. Marcus Hall: Male, 18-24, white. The rebellious teenage nephew of Cleo. His mother, who was known in Kentucky as "Mother Christmas" for her wonderful decorating for Lexington's Crazy About Christmas Contest, died of ovarian cancer. He came to live with his aunt because he had no other living relatives. Marcus will try to remove Betsy's hardness towards Christmas to show her the simple beauty of the holidays. Les Everham: Male, 31-40, white. The owner of the Everham finance company. His company currently maintains control over many of the rented and mortgaged properties in town. He owns the mortgage for the Perry's house. While a slender man, he uses his goon Walton Simmons as reinforcement when he delivers eviction notices or threatens people. While his family once had money, the Everham family lost most of their fortune following the stock market crash of 1987. He married Cleo Miller, his current wife, to secure his future. He is pompous and is a perfect enabler for his daughter Ursula and wife Cleo. He is not thrilled about Marcus moving into his home. Skip Martin: Male, 31-40, white. The young and charming mayor of the town. He has leaned on Cleo to help organize a run for the state senate for the following year. Skip and Cleo have come up with a great raffle in town with a historic Victorian house during the holidays because they believe they can give statewide coverage of the event and bring up his favorables for his run for the state senate. Tabby Yamowitz: Female, 41-50, white. The very blunt older live-in sister of the Rabbi. She also has a talent for getting easily sidetracked. She also has been known to say a political incorrect word when she talks to non-Jewish people. Her comedic relief releases some of the tension from the struggles many are going through. Esther Yamowitz: The dance teacher in town. Eli's younger wife. While at odds with what has been going on with her husband and the town, she still is contributing to the Winter Solace dance. Ballet Background a plus. Urusla Everham: Female, 18-24, white. The 17-year-old daughter of Cleo and Les. She is also befriended Harmony in grade school and sees her as a work in progress. She however is very hostile to Betsy and Asia. She is always scheming. She is also strikingly beautiful and knows it. Ballet background a bonus. Asia Yamowitz: Betsy's best friend. Always in tow with Betsy and egging her on. She attempts to play matchmaker in the relationship between Betsy and Marcus. Hans Orton: Male, 51-60, white. A retired major general, who suffers from a disorder that makes him superfluous noises. He owns the town's antique store, which is sponsoring the town's Winter Solace Dance. He employs both Vega Yamowitz and Marcus Hall in his store.
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A LIFE PARALLEL, NEW YORK FILM ACADEMY FILM, CONNECTICUT
Green Dress Visions is casting for the New York Film Academy film "A Life Parallel." Some pay, copy, credit, meals, travel, lodging. Synopsis: 16 mm thesis film about an old, lonely lady who has lived alone for 30 years. Obsessed with reading the weekly obituaries, she attends funerals at the local cemetery of her small home town, masquerading as a relative or close friend of the deceased and then records her ventures in her diary. Attending funerals has become her only social outlet and means of intimacy. When she meets a man who becomes something more than just a usual gig, her fear of intimacy battles her fear of a closing doom. Project is intended for film festival distribution. Shooting May 19-26 in Darien, CT. Email greendressvisions@gmail.com. Seeking: Martha: 60s-70s, Caucasian, an eccentric old woman, lonely, a gardener, meticulous, reserved but not insecure, routine-oriented. Florist: male, 60s-70s, Caucasian, wise, sweet, outgoing, wears glasses, passionate about flowers and romance. Ron: 60s, a family member of the deceased, outgoing. Bill: 60s, a family member of the deceased, outgoing. Two Grave Diggers: 20s-30s, high school dropouts, laidback, observers, disrespectful, comic relief. Sarah: 30s-40s, daughter of florist. Michelle: 6-10, Sarah's daughter. Priest: 40s-50s. Extras: all ages, to play funeral attendees. (PAY for Martha, Florist, Ron, Bill)
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TOY STORY, THE MUSICAL, NEW YORK
Mon. Mar. 31, 10 AM - Dancer open call auditions; 1 PM - Musical theatre. At Ripley Grier Studios, 520 8th Ave, Suite 16. NYC. Open Call auditions are being held for vocalists for Toy Story, The Musical. (Sign-in begins 1 hour before each call time.) Callbacks to be held April 1. Disney Creative Entertainment is pleased to announce that Academy Award-winner John Lasseter's beloved animated feature has been brilliantly adapted for Disney Cruise Line. Seeking trained male dancers: 5'10" and taller; tumbling and tap a plus, strong athletic appearance. Trained female dancers: 5'5" and taller; long legs a plus. Dancers may be asked to sing. Come prepared with music. Seeking musical theatre performers for the following roles: Buzz: 30s. charismatic actor who sings well; powerful bass/baritone-low G to high F#. Woody: 20s-30s. Country-pop singer/actor; bari-tenor to high G#; strong falsetto. Andy: to be played by early 20s female; alto/soprano. Sid: to be played by 20s-early 30s female; Comic Rock Star voice to high F. Sarge: mid 20s-late 30s. African-American who sings well; powerful tenor with strong falsetto. Bo Peep: 20s-early 30s; Musical theatre mix to F. Other ensemble characters include: Slinky Dog, Rex, Potato Head, Barrel o' Monkeys, Hamm, Pogo Duck and one male and one female swing. Other Mainstage roles include Fairy Godmother, Cinderella, Prince Charming, Belle, Peter Pan, Snow White, Nala, Simba and Pocahontas. Note: As there is more than one Mainstage production onboard the ship, Disney Cruise hires a 'repertoire' company of 18 Mainstage performers. All roles require exquisite comic timing, strong musical theatre/pop vocals and imaginative and creative actors who move well. All ethnicities strongly encouraged to attend. Applicants must be at least 18. Rehearsals held in Toronto from June 15 to August 23 with shipboard contract ending March 15, 2009. Includes competitive pay, room and board, additional benefits package and no cruise staff duties. For more information including audition requirements, visit www.DisneyAuditions.com.
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SEEKING ACTORS, SINGERS FOR NON-UNION FILM, NEW YORK
Seeking actors for feature film. Director: Tom Taddeo. Non-Union. Lo/No/Deferred pay. Overview: Docu-Drama shot on multiple formats, 90% done (shot and edited) and very excited about the festival run next year. Quality film that will stand out and be noticed; we are exploring the reality of what it means to be famous, mixing actual taped investigation testimony with fictional elements. Original score by Moby, and cinematography from three very prominent shooters in NYC. Scene breakdown: casting for a one-day shoot to be incorporated into the film as it stands now. The shoot is basically recreating an early 50s variety show a la 'The Show of Shows' or 'The Late Show.' Our bend on the show will be within the husk of an innocent and more naive 50s format, the content will be very modern, and at times, pushing the envelope of what might be acceptable. Each role we are casting is meant to shock the viewer into realizing exactly how far we have come since those simple times (much like Natural Born Killers but without the drugs). See individual breakdowns for specifics. Web: www.nystreetfilms.com. Apply to: Roberto Serrini at casting@nystreetfilms.com. Seeking: Male: 31-40, white. We are looking for a male actor to play the 'Jack Hannah' animal trainer for the show. No animal experience necessary (we'll be using a very exotic hamster). Either gender: 11-14, white. The character is the 'typical' child actor, forced into showbiz by their parents. Innocent and cute while being interviewed by the host, but the clip of the film they are promoting reveals a different person; it's meant to shock the audience by seeing a child in a very adult role i.e. 'Requiem for a Dream,' or 'American History X.' THERE IS A PROFOUND AMOUNT OF CURSING IN THIS ROLE, and all parents must understand that clearly. We understand that this will be difficult to cast, however, we require a very talented actor for this dynamic and extremely unique role. Female: 18-24, any ethnicity. We are looking for three girls to be do-wop singers for the band that plays on-stage. No singing talent required as you will be lip-synching but there are explicit lyrics, be advised.
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A GIRL'S ORDINARY LIFE, CUNY STUDENT THESIS FILM, NEW YORK
MJ Production is casting for the CUNY thesis film "A Girl's Ordinary Life." Director: Minjung Kim. Shooting in NYC or Queens, March 27 or 28. Non-Union. This is low budget film, but it will be a great opportunity to work with wonderful crews. Reply with submission to mjkimproduction@gmail.com. Seeking: Female: 18-24, all. She is in her twenties. She is dependent and it cause conflicts. Female: 18-24, all. She is a prudent person. Female: 18-24, all. She is a bigmouth and thoughtless person. Female: 18-24, all. She is a salesgirl in a clothing store. She persuades people to buy clothes.
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