RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR, MULTIPLE AUDITIONS, NEW YORK
All auditions at Radio City Music Hall, 44 W. 51st St. (btwn. 5th and 6th Ave), stage entrance. NYC. Madison Square Garden Entertainment will be conducting auditions for Rockettes, male and female dancers, male and female vocalists, male and female singers who dance well, little people performers, and children to perform in the 2008 Radio City Christmas Spectacular productions in cities which include New York, Chicago, St. Louis, Buffalo, Cleveland, and Nashville. Rehearsals begin in October and early November (schedules vary) and performances run through the end of December/early January. Travel and housing provided for productions outside of New York ONLY (No housing or travel is provided for performers in the New York show). All performers must be at least 18 years of age to audition (Children age: boys 7 - 14, girls 10 - 14) and must currently be legally permitted to work in the United States. Tutoring is provided for all children. MSGE is committed to racially diverse casting for all roles. The auditions will be conducted by Supervising Director Linda Haberman. If cast, you will be offered an AGVA contract. Both union and non-union will be seen. AGVA members will be seen first. Tues. May 6: Rockettes - 10 AM. Rockettes must be between 5'6" and 5'10" tall (measurements will be taken), and must be proficient in jazz and tap dance. CALLBACKS: Weds. May 7. Mon. May 19: Female dancers - 10 AM. Be prepared to learn ballet and jazz combinations. If you also sing, bring sheet music. Pointe work is a plus (but not required). Bring pointe shoes to the audition, if you work en pointe. CALLBACKS: Tues. May 20. Male dancers - 2 PM. Be prepared to learn ballet and jazz combinations. If you also sing, please bring sheet music. CALLBACKS: Tues. May 20. Weds. May 21: Male vocalists and male singers who dance well - 10 AM. Both male vocalists and male singers who dance well must prepare an up-tempo song and a ballad in their key for the audition. Bring sheet music. No recorded music is allowed. Male vocalists must have great voice and style with a wide vocal range, be proficient at singing close harmony, and be able to move well. Male singers who dance well must be able to sing and dance and will be taught choreography. CALLBACKS: Thurs. May 22. Female vocalists and female singers who dance well - 1 PM. Both female vocalists and female singers who dance well must prepare an up-tempo song and a ballad in their key for the audition. Bring sheet music. No recorded music is allowed. Female vocalists must have great voice and style with a wide vocal range, be proficient at singing close harmony, and be able to move well. Female singers who dance well must be able to sing and dance and will be taught choreography. CALLBACKS: Thurs. May 22. Little People performers - 5 PM. Adults 4' 10" tall and under, must be athletically fit and able to move well to music and project their voice. Come prepared to move. CALLBACKS: Same day. Thurs. May 22: Children - 4 PM. Children (boys 7 - 14, girls 10 - 14 years of age) must be 4'10" tall or under (measurements will be taken). Both boys and girls must have some jazz dance ability. In addition, girls must be strong in ballet and have at least one year of experience en pointe. Girls must bring their pointe shoes with them to audition. There will be no exceptions. Note: girls should look more like little girls than young women. Both boys and girls may be asked to sing a song, which they will be taught. CALLBACKS: Same day. Madison Square Garden Entertainment is committed to multi-ethnic casting and is an equal opportunity employer. AGVA, NON-AGVA. All audition dates and times are subject to change, so visit www.radiocityauditions.com or call the Radio City Audition Hotline at (212)485-7399, before attending any calls.
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OPEN CALL FOR SWEENEY TODD NATIONAL TOUR, NEW YORK
Mon. May 5, 10 AM. At Chelsea Studios, 151 W. 26th St. NYC.
Dave Clemmons Casting is holding an open call (for singers who play the required instruments) for a non-union national tour of Sweeney Todd. Produced by Networks Presentations. Originally reconceived by John Doyle. Directed by Adam John Hunter. Musical Supervision by David Loud. Original Music & Lyrics: Stephen Sondheim. Book: Hugh Wheeler. Rehearsals begin August/September; tour opens end of September and is booked through June 2009. All positions are paid. Note: This innovative production of Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler's musical masterpiece features a multi-talented, musical instrument-playing cast. It opened on Broadway during the 2005-2006 season. Prepare a classical piece with your instrument. Also prepare a short song to sing in the style of the show. An accompanist will be provided. Bring picture and resume stapled together. Seeking: Sweeney Todd: Male, 40s-50s, any ethnicity. Instruments: orchestra bells, must play acoustic guitar or trumpet well. A murderous barber, he finds vengeance in his blades by systematically slitting the throats of all his enemies. He is consumed by his thirst for blood. Strong bass-baritone up to an F singing voice. Mrs. Lovett: Female, 40s-50s, any ethnicity. Instruments: orchestra bells, basic tuba. Worn-down owner of a pie shop on Fleet Street. Hard-edged but with a sense of humor. Lovett aids Sweeney in his massacre by making meat pies out of his victims. Strong alto or mezzo-soprano singing voice. Ability to read music is a plus. Judge: Male, 40s-50s, any ethnicity. Instruments: excellent trumpet player and percussion. Contemporary of Sweeney's and the man responsible for his downfall. Pompous, self-centered and powerful. He plans to wed his charge, Johanna. Strong baritone singing voice. Johanna: Female, 20s, any ethnicity. Instruments: excellent cellist. Young, ingenue. Sweeney's daughter. Young, innocent, romantic, beautiful. She becomes the ward of the Judge who wants to make her his wife. Beautiful soprano singing voice (to Db). Anthony: Male, 20s, any ethnicity. Instruments: excellent cellist and good pianist. Young, modern romantic. A sailor who meets and helps Sweeney on his return to London. He falls in love with Johanna. Strong tenor or baritenor singing voice. Tobias: Male, 20s, any ethnicity. Instruments: excellent violinist, good clarinetist, piano. Young and vulnerable. Assistant to Pirelli, he is an orphan. He comes to view Mrs. Lovett as a surrogate mother figure. He is the glass through which this production is viewed. Strong tenor singing voice. Beadle: Male, 30s-40s, any ethnicity. Instruments: excellent accordion, piano, and flute player. An Italian traveling salesperson/scam artist. Also plays nurse/overseer in insane asylum. Long-winded and brazen. Strong-mezzo-soprano or singing voice. Beggar Woman: Female, 30s-40s, any ethnicity. Instruments: excellent clarinetist, good pianist. Once glamorous, she's a mentally unstable homeless woman and prostitute. It turns out that she is the wife of Sweeney. Strong soprano singing voice (to Db) with strong belt voice. Fogg: Male or female (30s-50s), any ethnicity. Instruments: excellent upright double blass player. Plays with low 'c' extension. The stern head of the Asylum for the mentally insane where Johanna gets put away. Sings in ensemble numbers. Strong baritone singing voice.
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SPURN PRODUCTIONS CASTING FOR ONLINE VIDEO PODCAST, NEW YORK
Spurn Productions is seeking male/female ensemble members, 20s through 30s, to join its current production of Spurn. Experience, versatility and dark sense of humor a must. Director: Neil Turitz. First appearing on stage in November 2001, Spurn is a collection of short one-acts that sketches and portrays our society and culture through the scarred lens of black comedy. Spurn has embarked on a total of ten previous stage productions, one of which opened in the New York Fringe Festival in 2004. In early 2006, Spurn began a new venture - the video podcast. Since then, Spurn has achieved over 1 million unique views, and is now poised to conquer the internet with our upcoming series of all new videos. www.spurn-nyc.com. Apply to casting@spurn-nyc.com, 23 St. Francis Place, Brooklyn, NY, 11216.
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PHOTO/RESUME REQUEST FOR 'SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD', NEW YORK
Thurs. May 15 and Fri. May 16 by appointment only. At Grey Matters Productions, 273 Bennett Ave., #4D. NYC. Grey Matters Productions is casting for its upcoming production of Songs for a New World. This is a union/non-union production and will be a (pending) AEA Showcase with a stipend available. Breakdown: Looking for all ethnicities, must KNOW/LOVE this show. Man 1: 20s, athletic singer/dancer. Tenor to C (Rock/R&B falsetto extension a plus), comfortable with intricate harmonies. Woman 1: 20s, singer/dancer. Soprano with contemporary lyric belt to Eb, mix to G, Comfortable with intricate harmonies. Man 2: 40s/50, singer/dancer. Mezzo with Broadway belt to D, Comfortable with intricate harmonies. Woman 2: 40s/50s, singer/dancer. Mezzo, with Broadway belt to D, Comfortable with intricate harmonies. Teenage Ensemble: 14-18 years, m/f singer/dancer. All must be comfortable singing intricate, close harmonies throughout their ranges. Sopranos to Bb, Belts to D (preferably E), Altos to F, Tenors to Bb, Baritones to F (some to Ab). Rehearsals in September, performances in October. Send your headshot and resume to: Bailie Slevin, 273 Bennett Ave. #4D, New York, NY 10040. Or send to songs.producer@gmail.com.
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OPEN AUDITION FOR THE INTERDEPENDENCE PROJECT, NEW YORK
Thurs. May 8, 8 - 11 PM. At LILA, 302 Bowery, 2nd floor. NYC. The Interdependence Project (theidproject.com) is a non-profit organization interested in applying the insights, clarity, and wisdom developed by mindfulness meditation techniques to the arts and activism in the NYC community. The ID Project Theater Group will hold an audition to establish a resident performance ensemble. To attend, all performers would have some consistent contemplative practice (meditation, yoga, tai chi, etc.) and are willing to commit to a weekly 3-4 hour ensemble work session as well as a monthly workshop for the ID Project community at large. Performers of all disciplines, ethnicities, and racial backgrounds are encouraged to attend. Dress ready to move. Any questions email Co-director Josh Adler, joshadler33@yahoo.com.
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CASTING FOR NYU THESIS FILM 'LARRY'S NEW TATTOO', NEW YORK
Casting for the New York University thesis film "Larry's New Tattoo." SAG Student Film Agreement. Story about the emotional decisions involved in determining what one's first tattoo could be. Submit to: larrysnewtattoo@gmail.com. Shooting from June 5-June 17. Submit no later than May 17. Seeking: Dr. White: Caucasian, 40-60. The character of "Dr. White" is the loving and supportive father of the main character who must confront his son when a dark family secret is finally revealed to the boy. Mrs. White: Caucasian, 40-55. Mrs. White is the mother of the lead character; her brother is in treatment for mental health problems. She struggles to keep his affairs private from the rest of her family. Dr. Kent: Male, 40-60. Psychiatrist to one of the lead characters, Dr. Kent is a strong believer of behavioral therapy but opposes the use of excessive medications for his patients' mental health. Dr. Lynch: Male, 40-60. A physician at a clinic that specializes in mental healthcare who is willing to take risks with his patients' treatments as long as the potential rewards are great. Allie: A multi-tattooed woman who works at a local tattoo parlor, assisting the artist. Dr. Eichi: 40-60. Chief of Staff at a health clinic.
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AUDITIONS FOR SUPERNATURAL THRILLER 'BITTER HEART', PENNSYLVANIA
Sat. May 10, 10 AM - 2 PM. At the Anne Frank School, 2000 Bowler St, Philadelphia, PA. Potent Pictures is holding auditions for the supernatural thriller "Bitter Heart." Dir. Christian Jude Grillo. Feature-length, low-budget project with name actors attached. SAG, SAG-eligible, and non-union actors welcome. Bring headshots and resume. (Headshots may be e-mailed in advance to potentpictures@live.com.) Contact Christian Grillo myspace.com/potentpictures. Seeking: Samantha: 8-11. Female. Caucasian. Emily: 30s. Female. Caucasian. Nudity required. Hooker: Female. Caucasian. Able to play late teens early twenties. Nudity required. Thomas Masterman: 40s. Male. Caucasian. Thomas Masterman Jr.: Early teens. Male. Caucasian. Butler: 30s-50's Male. Caucasian. Mike: 30s. Male. Caucasian. Lead Paranormal: 30s-40s. Male. African-American. Sue: 30s. Female. Caucasian. Claire: 50s-60s. Female. Caucasian. Young Eli: Late teens. Male. Caucasian. Grounds Keeper: 50s-60s. Male. Any race. Philip Frost: Around 7. Male. Caucasian. Extra roles will also be cast.
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CASTING ALL TYPES FOR 'BUILDING ORDINARY' FEATURE, NEW YORK
Casting for the non-union feature film "Building Ordinary." Dir. Vitaly Bokser. Starts: July 1. Exec. Producer: Vitaly Bokser. Co-Exec. Producer: Jeremy Kline. Format: HD - HVX200 24P with Redrock Mini35. The shoot will be for 18+ days. Looking for exceptionally talented people. The script is not the standard indie talking heads film with one location... this film will encompass many locations, lots of quirky characters, in many situations. Objective is to get into Sundance and other high caliber festivals and to gain visibility for all those involved with the specific goal of getting picked up and/or financed for the next film planned in 2009. Audition, callback and pay TBD. Dates: TBD. Submit to buildingordinary@gmail.com, no later than June 15. Seeking: Albert: Male, white, 30, Quirky looking/acting. Serious but in a comedic way, sarcastic. Mark: Male, white, mid-20s, attractive but not overly attractive, grungy looking, very smart, witty, non cigarette smoker. Moshe: Male, Hasidic Jew, 30s, beard, hat, the works. Danny: Male, stocky, 30s, has cerebral palsy, Nice guy. Homeless Man: Male, homeless man, 50s-60s war vet, big beard, messy gray hair. Bierko: Male, black, 30s, big, strong voice, can be both scary and comedic. Exotic Woman: Female, Exotic, mix look, 20s. Serpico: Italian, 30s, tough, strong, Bierko's partner. Rabbi Shram: Rabbi, 50s, gray beard, wise, kind hearted. Mike B: 30s, frat boy look, Albert's wiseass coworker. Sheikhidhar: Indian, skinny, late 30s, heavy indian accent, Alberts Boss. Old Chinese Woman: 50-60s, Chinese woman, must be fluent in Chinese. Cop: Cop, any type, 30-40s, strong voice. Store Clerk: Indian, 20s. Office Workers: all types, featured and extra roles here.
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OPEN AUDITIONS FOR 'BEAUTY AND THE BEAST', CONNECTICUT
Sun. May 4, Mon. May 5, Tues. May 6, 7 PM each day. At the Thomaston Opera House, 158 Main St., Thomaston, CT. The Thomaston Opera House will hold Open Auditions for a Main Stage Production of Disney's Beauty and the Beast. Callbacks will be held Wednesday, May 7, if needed. Director: Rick Doyle. Musical Director: Dan Koch. Production will run July 19 - August 10 for 11 performances. All roles are open to audition. All auditioning will be asked to sing (bring sheet music if your selection is not from Disney's Beauty and the Beast), read from the script and come prepared to dance (bring shoes if you have them). Accompanist provided. For additional information, call (860)283-6250 or visit our website at www.thomastonoperahouse.org.
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AUDITIONING DANCERS WHO SING FOR THE FELA KUTI PROJECT, NEW YORK
Mon. May 12, 10 AM - Women; 2 PM - Men. At Nola Studios, 250 W. 54th St., 11th Floor. NYC. The Fela Kuti Project is holding an open audition for its upcoming Developmental Workshop. This audition is for African, African-American, or people of African descent/mixed race. Directed and Choreographed by Bill T. Jones. Seeking: Male and Female Dancers with a Modern, African, Contemporary, and/or Jazz dance background. Especially seeking male dancers of substantial size. Must have ability to sing. Acrobatics, aerial work and clown training preferred. Playing a musical instrument (especially percussion) is a plus. If you do play a musical instrument, bring it with you and be prepared to play. Dancers should be warmed up and ready to dance at call times. You will dance barefoot. Also, dancers may or may not be asked to sing, so be prepared with an African chant of your own choosing, as well as a song that shows off voice and range. Bring sheet music. An accompanist will be provided, but you may be asked to sing a cappella. Bring a current picture and resume, stapled together. This NON-AEA Developmental Workshop will take place between Mon. June 16 - Sat. July 20 and require availability 10 AM - 6 PM, 6 days/week for 4-5 weeks with possible evenings the last week. Paid work. If you would like to be considered for this project but are unavailable to make it to this call, send your picture and resume immediately to: The Fela Kuti Project, c/o Mungoli Theatricals, INC., 207 West 25th Street, 6th floor, New York, NY 10001.
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COHOES MUSIC HALL OPEN AUDITIONS, 2008-09 SEASON, NEW YORK
Tues. May 6, 10 AM - 6 PM, musical; Wed. May 7, 2 - 5 PM, dramatic. At Chelsea Studios, 151 W. 26th St. NYC. C-R Productions, Cohoes, NY, is casting for its 2008-09 season. LOA (approval and salary level pending; housing and transportation provided; Beehive is under AGVA jurisdiction). Producers: Jim Charles and Tony Rivera. Shows perform on weekends. 2008-09 season. All dates below are contract dates, including rehearsals. The Theatre will hire a minimum of two actors on Equity contracts in each show other than Beehive. Theatre states, "All roles will be cast from these auditions." Theatre's casting note: "[All actors in musicals] must be strong singers. No microphones are used." BEEHIVE The 60's Musical: Created by Larry Gallagher. Director / Choreographer: Tralen Doler. July 15 - August 17. Show is under AGVA jurisdiction. All roles available. NOISES OFF: by Michael Frayn. Director: Jim Charles. August 26 - September 21. All roles available. DAMES AT SEA: Music: Jim Wise. Book / Lyrics: George Haimsohn and Robin Miller. Director: Tralen Doler. September 30 - November 2. All roles available. NUNCRACKERS: The Nunsense Christmas Musical by Dan Goggin. Director TBA. November 18 - December 21. The role of Mother Superior is cast. All other roles available. THE FULL MONTY: Music/Lyrics: David Yazbek. Book: Terrence McNally. Director TBA. February 3 - March 8, 2009. All roles available. DRACULA: Dramatized by Hamilton Deane and John L. Balderston. Based on the novel by Bram Stoker. Director: Jim Charles. March 24 - April 19, 2009. All roles available. THE PRODUCERS: Music/Lyrics: Mel Brooks. Book: Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan. Director: / Choreographer: Tralen Doler. April 28 - May 31, 2009. All roles available. On Monday, May 5, the musical day, prepare a brief standard Broadway song. No contemporary material, unless auditioning for Beehive. Bring sheet music; an accompanist will be provided. On Wednesday, May 7, the dramatic day, prepare a brief monologue. Both days: Bring TWO sets of your stapled-together picture and resume. NOTE: Equity has granted an auditions concession to the producer. Equity Members may request a copy of the concession's full text from the Equity Auditions Department. Cohoes Music Hall is located 2 hours north of NYC. Do not call the Theatre. More information: www.cohoesmusichall.com. The producer will run all aspects of all OPEN auditions. Equity Principal Audition procedures will not be in effect for OPEN auditions, and no Equity Monitor will be provided for them.
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CASTING HD FEATURE 'HAPPY BIRTHDAY RITA', NEW YORK
Rugged Beauty Pictures is casting for the HD feature film "Happy Birthday Rita." Shooting in Manhattan & Brooklyn. Payment: Negotiable & Deferred. Non-Union. Synopsis: Dry-comedic drama about two broken-hearted strangers who bond through a shared loneliness. This film will be shot May 15 - June 15 in Manhattan & Brooklyn. Seeking: Alin Druthers: Male, 50-70, irritable Caucasian/Eastern European look, introvert for lead role. Charley: female, 20-30s, Caucasian, self-destructive call girl for lead role. Cecil Harrison: male, 60-80s, Caucasian/African-American, scraggy old-timer for lead role. Crooner: 40-60s, African-American, baritone. Delivery Guy: 20s, comedic slacker. Lou: 40-60s, overweight alcoholic; Japanese Businessmen: 20-40s, Japanese. Submit to: ram@ruggedbeautypictures.com or send snail mail to 704 Sackett St., Suite 1B, Brooklyn, NY 11217.
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NEW YORK FILM ACADEMY CASTING SHORT 'THE KILLERS', NEW YORK
Casting for the New York Film Academy short film "The Killers." Dir. Niklas Hildén. Producer: Giorgio Caridi. Advanced 15 min thesis based on the feverish short story by Ernest Hemingway. The film will be shot on 16mm and directed by Swedish-born Niklas Hildén. Duration: 4 days, starts May 12. Lo/no/deferred pay. Non-union. Snyopsis: Max and Al come in to Henry's lunch-room and sit at the counter. They are here to kill an ex-professional boxer who is supposed to come and eat his dinner within an hour. George, the owner of the diner and Nick a customer gets involved in a suspense thriller that explores the darker side of human nature. Generally we are seeking rough people with character, so no pretty faces! Send your resume and a photograph to castingthekillers@hotmail.com and if you feel right for any part we will contact you for an audition. Seeking: Ole: White male. 25-30. Ole is an ex-professional boxer who could conquer the world if he wanted to. But he has given up on life and slowly awaits his death. Nick: White male. 18-24. Nick is naive and young man without an education and any future plans. He is the opposite of George. George: White male. 51-60. George is an unmarried man who's been around the block and manages a diner. Al: White male. 25-30. Al is the other killer and Max's sidekick. Al is very intimidating and speaks with actions. Max: White male. 31-40. Max is one of the killers. He is smart and precise.
All auditions at Radio City Music Hall, 44 W. 51st St. (btwn. 5th and 6th Ave), stage entrance. NYC. Madison Square Garden Entertainment will be conducting auditions for Rockettes, male and female dancers, male and female vocalists, male and female singers who dance well, little people performers, and children to perform in the 2008 Radio City Christmas Spectacular productions in cities which include New York, Chicago, St. Louis, Buffalo, Cleveland, and Nashville. Rehearsals begin in October and early November (schedules vary) and performances run through the end of December/early January. Travel and housing provided for productions outside of New York ONLY (No housing or travel is provided for performers in the New York show). All performers must be at least 18 years of age to audition (Children age: boys 7 - 14, girls 10 - 14) and must currently be legally permitted to work in the United States. Tutoring is provided for all children. MSGE is committed to racially diverse casting for all roles. The auditions will be conducted by Supervising Director Linda Haberman. If cast, you will be offered an AGVA contract. Both union and non-union will be seen. AGVA members will be seen first. Tues. May 6: Rockettes - 10 AM. Rockettes must be between 5'6" and 5'10" tall (measurements will be taken), and must be proficient in jazz and tap dance. CALLBACKS: Weds. May 7. Mon. May 19: Female dancers - 10 AM. Be prepared to learn ballet and jazz combinations. If you also sing, bring sheet music. Pointe work is a plus (but not required). Bring pointe shoes to the audition, if you work en pointe. CALLBACKS: Tues. May 20. Male dancers - 2 PM. Be prepared to learn ballet and jazz combinations. If you also sing, please bring sheet music. CALLBACKS: Tues. May 20. Weds. May 21: Male vocalists and male singers who dance well - 10 AM. Both male vocalists and male singers who dance well must prepare an up-tempo song and a ballad in their key for the audition. Bring sheet music. No recorded music is allowed. Male vocalists must have great voice and style with a wide vocal range, be proficient at singing close harmony, and be able to move well. Male singers who dance well must be able to sing and dance and will be taught choreography. CALLBACKS: Thurs. May 22. Female vocalists and female singers who dance well - 1 PM. Both female vocalists and female singers who dance well must prepare an up-tempo song and a ballad in their key for the audition. Bring sheet music. No recorded music is allowed. Female vocalists must have great voice and style with a wide vocal range, be proficient at singing close harmony, and be able to move well. Female singers who dance well must be able to sing and dance and will be taught choreography. CALLBACKS: Thurs. May 22. Little People performers - 5 PM. Adults 4' 10" tall and under, must be athletically fit and able to move well to music and project their voice. Come prepared to move. CALLBACKS: Same day. Thurs. May 22: Children - 4 PM. Children (boys 7 - 14, girls 10 - 14 years of age) must be 4'10" tall or under (measurements will be taken). Both boys and girls must have some jazz dance ability. In addition, girls must be strong in ballet and have at least one year of experience en pointe. Girls must bring their pointe shoes with them to audition. There will be no exceptions. Note: girls should look more like little girls than young women. Both boys and girls may be asked to sing a song, which they will be taught. CALLBACKS: Same day. Madison Square Garden Entertainment is committed to multi-ethnic casting and is an equal opportunity employer. AGVA, NON-AGVA. All audition dates and times are subject to change, so visit www.radiocityauditions.com or call the Radio City Audition Hotline at (212)485-7399, before attending any calls.
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OPEN CALL FOR SWEENEY TODD NATIONAL TOUR, NEW YORK
Mon. May 5, 10 AM. At Chelsea Studios, 151 W. 26th St. NYC.
Dave Clemmons Casting is holding an open call (for singers who play the required instruments) for a non-union national tour of Sweeney Todd. Produced by Networks Presentations. Originally reconceived by John Doyle. Directed by Adam John Hunter. Musical Supervision by David Loud. Original Music & Lyrics: Stephen Sondheim. Book: Hugh Wheeler. Rehearsals begin August/September; tour opens end of September and is booked through June 2009. All positions are paid. Note: This innovative production of Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler's musical masterpiece features a multi-talented, musical instrument-playing cast. It opened on Broadway during the 2005-2006 season. Prepare a classical piece with your instrument. Also prepare a short song to sing in the style of the show. An accompanist will be provided. Bring picture and resume stapled together. Seeking: Sweeney Todd: Male, 40s-50s, any ethnicity. Instruments: orchestra bells, must play acoustic guitar or trumpet well. A murderous barber, he finds vengeance in his blades by systematically slitting the throats of all his enemies. He is consumed by his thirst for blood. Strong bass-baritone up to an F singing voice. Mrs. Lovett: Female, 40s-50s, any ethnicity. Instruments: orchestra bells, basic tuba. Worn-down owner of a pie shop on Fleet Street. Hard-edged but with a sense of humor. Lovett aids Sweeney in his massacre by making meat pies out of his victims. Strong alto or mezzo-soprano singing voice. Ability to read music is a plus. Judge: Male, 40s-50s, any ethnicity. Instruments: excellent trumpet player and percussion. Contemporary of Sweeney's and the man responsible for his downfall. Pompous, self-centered and powerful. He plans to wed his charge, Johanna. Strong baritone singing voice. Johanna: Female, 20s, any ethnicity. Instruments: excellent cellist. Young, ingenue. Sweeney's daughter. Young, innocent, romantic, beautiful. She becomes the ward of the Judge who wants to make her his wife. Beautiful soprano singing voice (to Db). Anthony: Male, 20s, any ethnicity. Instruments: excellent cellist and good pianist. Young, modern romantic. A sailor who meets and helps Sweeney on his return to London. He falls in love with Johanna. Strong tenor or baritenor singing voice. Tobias: Male, 20s, any ethnicity. Instruments: excellent violinist, good clarinetist, piano. Young and vulnerable. Assistant to Pirelli, he is an orphan. He comes to view Mrs. Lovett as a surrogate mother figure. He is the glass through which this production is viewed. Strong tenor singing voice. Beadle: Male, 30s-40s, any ethnicity. Instruments: excellent accordion, piano, and flute player. An Italian traveling salesperson/scam artist. Also plays nurse/overseer in insane asylum. Long-winded and brazen. Strong-mezzo-soprano or singing voice. Beggar Woman: Female, 30s-40s, any ethnicity. Instruments: excellent clarinetist, good pianist. Once glamorous, she's a mentally unstable homeless woman and prostitute. It turns out that she is the wife of Sweeney. Strong soprano singing voice (to Db) with strong belt voice. Fogg: Male or female (30s-50s), any ethnicity. Instruments: excellent upright double blass player. Plays with low 'c' extension. The stern head of the Asylum for the mentally insane where Johanna gets put away. Sings in ensemble numbers. Strong baritone singing voice.
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SPURN PRODUCTIONS CASTING FOR ONLINE VIDEO PODCAST, NEW YORK
Spurn Productions is seeking male/female ensemble members, 20s through 30s, to join its current production of Spurn. Experience, versatility and dark sense of humor a must. Director: Neil Turitz. First appearing on stage in November 2001, Spurn is a collection of short one-acts that sketches and portrays our society and culture through the scarred lens of black comedy. Spurn has embarked on a total of ten previous stage productions, one of which opened in the New York Fringe Festival in 2004. In early 2006, Spurn began a new venture - the video podcast. Since then, Spurn has achieved over 1 million unique views, and is now poised to conquer the internet with our upcoming series of all new videos. www.spurn-nyc.com. Apply to casting@spurn-nyc.com, 23 St. Francis Place, Brooklyn, NY, 11216.
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PHOTO/RESUME REQUEST FOR 'SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD', NEW YORK
Thurs. May 15 and Fri. May 16 by appointment only. At Grey Matters Productions, 273 Bennett Ave., #4D. NYC. Grey Matters Productions is casting for its upcoming production of Songs for a New World. This is a union/non-union production and will be a (pending) AEA Showcase with a stipend available. Breakdown: Looking for all ethnicities, must KNOW/LOVE this show. Man 1: 20s, athletic singer/dancer. Tenor to C (Rock/R&B falsetto extension a plus), comfortable with intricate harmonies. Woman 1: 20s, singer/dancer. Soprano with contemporary lyric belt to Eb, mix to G, Comfortable with intricate harmonies. Man 2: 40s/50, singer/dancer. Mezzo with Broadway belt to D, Comfortable with intricate harmonies. Woman 2: 40s/50s, singer/dancer. Mezzo, with Broadway belt to D, Comfortable with intricate harmonies. Teenage Ensemble: 14-18 years, m/f singer/dancer. All must be comfortable singing intricate, close harmonies throughout their ranges. Sopranos to Bb, Belts to D (preferably E), Altos to F, Tenors to Bb, Baritones to F (some to Ab). Rehearsals in September, performances in October. Send your headshot and resume to: Bailie Slevin, 273 Bennett Ave. #4D, New York, NY 10040. Or send to songs.producer@gmail.com.
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OPEN AUDITION FOR THE INTERDEPENDENCE PROJECT, NEW YORK
Thurs. May 8, 8 - 11 PM. At LILA, 302 Bowery, 2nd floor. NYC. The Interdependence Project (theidproject.com) is a non-profit organization interested in applying the insights, clarity, and wisdom developed by mindfulness meditation techniques to the arts and activism in the NYC community. The ID Project Theater Group will hold an audition to establish a resident performance ensemble. To attend, all performers would have some consistent contemplative practice (meditation, yoga, tai chi, etc.) and are willing to commit to a weekly 3-4 hour ensemble work session as well as a monthly workshop for the ID Project community at large. Performers of all disciplines, ethnicities, and racial backgrounds are encouraged to attend. Dress ready to move. Any questions email Co-director Josh Adler, joshadler33@yahoo.com.
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CASTING FOR NYU THESIS FILM 'LARRY'S NEW TATTOO', NEW YORK
Casting for the New York University thesis film "Larry's New Tattoo." SAG Student Film Agreement. Story about the emotional decisions involved in determining what one's first tattoo could be. Submit to: larrysnewtattoo@gmail.com. Shooting from June 5-June 17. Submit no later than May 17. Seeking: Dr. White: Caucasian, 40-60. The character of "Dr. White" is the loving and supportive father of the main character who must confront his son when a dark family secret is finally revealed to the boy. Mrs. White: Caucasian, 40-55. Mrs. White is the mother of the lead character; her brother is in treatment for mental health problems. She struggles to keep his affairs private from the rest of her family. Dr. Kent: Male, 40-60. Psychiatrist to one of the lead characters, Dr. Kent is a strong believer of behavioral therapy but opposes the use of excessive medications for his patients' mental health. Dr. Lynch: Male, 40-60. A physician at a clinic that specializes in mental healthcare who is willing to take risks with his patients' treatments as long as the potential rewards are great. Allie: A multi-tattooed woman who works at a local tattoo parlor, assisting the artist. Dr. Eichi: 40-60. Chief of Staff at a health clinic.
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AUDITIONS FOR SUPERNATURAL THRILLER 'BITTER HEART', PENNSYLVANIA
Sat. May 10, 10 AM - 2 PM. At the Anne Frank School, 2000 Bowler St, Philadelphia, PA. Potent Pictures is holding auditions for the supernatural thriller "Bitter Heart." Dir. Christian Jude Grillo. Feature-length, low-budget project with name actors attached. SAG, SAG-eligible, and non-union actors welcome. Bring headshots and resume. (Headshots may be e-mailed in advance to potentpictures@live.com.) Contact Christian Grillo myspace.com/potentpictures. Seeking: Samantha: 8-11. Female. Caucasian. Emily: 30s. Female. Caucasian. Nudity required. Hooker: Female. Caucasian. Able to play late teens early twenties. Nudity required. Thomas Masterman: 40s. Male. Caucasian. Thomas Masterman Jr.: Early teens. Male. Caucasian. Butler: 30s-50's Male. Caucasian. Mike: 30s. Male. Caucasian. Lead Paranormal: 30s-40s. Male. African-American. Sue: 30s. Female. Caucasian. Claire: 50s-60s. Female. Caucasian. Young Eli: Late teens. Male. Caucasian. Grounds Keeper: 50s-60s. Male. Any race. Philip Frost: Around 7. Male. Caucasian. Extra roles will also be cast.
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CASTING ALL TYPES FOR 'BUILDING ORDINARY' FEATURE, NEW YORK
Casting for the non-union feature film "Building Ordinary." Dir. Vitaly Bokser. Starts: July 1. Exec. Producer: Vitaly Bokser. Co-Exec. Producer: Jeremy Kline. Format: HD - HVX200 24P with Redrock Mini35. The shoot will be for 18+ days. Looking for exceptionally talented people. The script is not the standard indie talking heads film with one location... this film will encompass many locations, lots of quirky characters, in many situations. Objective is to get into Sundance and other high caliber festivals and to gain visibility for all those involved with the specific goal of getting picked up and/or financed for the next film planned in 2009. Audition, callback and pay TBD. Dates: TBD. Submit to buildingordinary@gmail.com, no later than June 15. Seeking: Albert: Male, white, 30, Quirky looking/acting. Serious but in a comedic way, sarcastic. Mark: Male, white, mid-20s, attractive but not overly attractive, grungy looking, very smart, witty, non cigarette smoker. Moshe: Male, Hasidic Jew, 30s, beard, hat, the works. Danny: Male, stocky, 30s, has cerebral palsy, Nice guy. Homeless Man: Male, homeless man, 50s-60s war vet, big beard, messy gray hair. Bierko: Male, black, 30s, big, strong voice, can be both scary and comedic. Exotic Woman: Female, Exotic, mix look, 20s. Serpico: Italian, 30s, tough, strong, Bierko's partner. Rabbi Shram: Rabbi, 50s, gray beard, wise, kind hearted. Mike B: 30s, frat boy look, Albert's wiseass coworker. Sheikhidhar: Indian, skinny, late 30s, heavy indian accent, Alberts Boss. Old Chinese Woman: 50-60s, Chinese woman, must be fluent in Chinese. Cop: Cop, any type, 30-40s, strong voice. Store Clerk: Indian, 20s. Office Workers: all types, featured and extra roles here.
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OPEN AUDITIONS FOR 'BEAUTY AND THE BEAST', CONNECTICUT
Sun. May 4, Mon. May 5, Tues. May 6, 7 PM each day. At the Thomaston Opera House, 158 Main St., Thomaston, CT. The Thomaston Opera House will hold Open Auditions for a Main Stage Production of Disney's Beauty and the Beast. Callbacks will be held Wednesday, May 7, if needed. Director: Rick Doyle. Musical Director: Dan Koch. Production will run July 19 - August 10 for 11 performances. All roles are open to audition. All auditioning will be asked to sing (bring sheet music if your selection is not from Disney's Beauty and the Beast), read from the script and come prepared to dance (bring shoes if you have them). Accompanist provided. For additional information, call (860)283-6250 or visit our website at www.thomastonoperahouse.org.
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AUDITIONING DANCERS WHO SING FOR THE FELA KUTI PROJECT, NEW YORK
Mon. May 12, 10 AM - Women; 2 PM - Men. At Nola Studios, 250 W. 54th St., 11th Floor. NYC. The Fela Kuti Project is holding an open audition for its upcoming Developmental Workshop. This audition is for African, African-American, or people of African descent/mixed race. Directed and Choreographed by Bill T. Jones. Seeking: Male and Female Dancers with a Modern, African, Contemporary, and/or Jazz dance background. Especially seeking male dancers of substantial size. Must have ability to sing. Acrobatics, aerial work and clown training preferred. Playing a musical instrument (especially percussion) is a plus. If you do play a musical instrument, bring it with you and be prepared to play. Dancers should be warmed up and ready to dance at call times. You will dance barefoot. Also, dancers may or may not be asked to sing, so be prepared with an African chant of your own choosing, as well as a song that shows off voice and range. Bring sheet music. An accompanist will be provided, but you may be asked to sing a cappella. Bring a current picture and resume, stapled together. This NON-AEA Developmental Workshop will take place between Mon. June 16 - Sat. July 20 and require availability 10 AM - 6 PM, 6 days/week for 4-5 weeks with possible evenings the last week. Paid work. If you would like to be considered for this project but are unavailable to make it to this call, send your picture and resume immediately to: The Fela Kuti Project, c/o Mungoli Theatricals, INC., 207 West 25th Street, 6th floor, New York, NY 10001.
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COHOES MUSIC HALL OPEN AUDITIONS, 2008-09 SEASON, NEW YORK
Tues. May 6, 10 AM - 6 PM, musical; Wed. May 7, 2 - 5 PM, dramatic. At Chelsea Studios, 151 W. 26th St. NYC. C-R Productions, Cohoes, NY, is casting for its 2008-09 season. LOA (approval and salary level pending; housing and transportation provided; Beehive is under AGVA jurisdiction). Producers: Jim Charles and Tony Rivera. Shows perform on weekends. 2008-09 season. All dates below are contract dates, including rehearsals. The Theatre will hire a minimum of two actors on Equity contracts in each show other than Beehive. Theatre states, "All roles will be cast from these auditions." Theatre's casting note: "[All actors in musicals] must be strong singers. No microphones are used." BEEHIVE The 60's Musical: Created by Larry Gallagher. Director / Choreographer: Tralen Doler. July 15 - August 17. Show is under AGVA jurisdiction. All roles available. NOISES OFF: by Michael Frayn. Director: Jim Charles. August 26 - September 21. All roles available. DAMES AT SEA: Music: Jim Wise. Book / Lyrics: George Haimsohn and Robin Miller. Director: Tralen Doler. September 30 - November 2. All roles available. NUNCRACKERS: The Nunsense Christmas Musical by Dan Goggin. Director TBA. November 18 - December 21. The role of Mother Superior is cast. All other roles available. THE FULL MONTY: Music/Lyrics: David Yazbek. Book: Terrence McNally. Director TBA. February 3 - March 8, 2009. All roles available. DRACULA: Dramatized by Hamilton Deane and John L. Balderston. Based on the novel by Bram Stoker. Director: Jim Charles. March 24 - April 19, 2009. All roles available. THE PRODUCERS: Music/Lyrics: Mel Brooks. Book: Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan. Director: / Choreographer: Tralen Doler. April 28 - May 31, 2009. All roles available. On Monday, May 5, the musical day, prepare a brief standard Broadway song. No contemporary material, unless auditioning for Beehive. Bring sheet music; an accompanist will be provided. On Wednesday, May 7, the dramatic day, prepare a brief monologue. Both days: Bring TWO sets of your stapled-together picture and resume. NOTE: Equity has granted an auditions concession to the producer. Equity Members may request a copy of the concession's full text from the Equity Auditions Department. Cohoes Music Hall is located 2 hours north of NYC. Do not call the Theatre. More information: www.cohoesmusichall.com. The producer will run all aspects of all OPEN auditions. Equity Principal Audition procedures will not be in effect for OPEN auditions, and no Equity Monitor will be provided for them.
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CASTING HD FEATURE 'HAPPY BIRTHDAY RITA', NEW YORK
Rugged Beauty Pictures is casting for the HD feature film "Happy Birthday Rita." Shooting in Manhattan & Brooklyn. Payment: Negotiable & Deferred. Non-Union. Synopsis: Dry-comedic drama about two broken-hearted strangers who bond through a shared loneliness. This film will be shot May 15 - June 15 in Manhattan & Brooklyn. Seeking: Alin Druthers: Male, 50-70, irritable Caucasian/Eastern European look, introvert for lead role. Charley: female, 20-30s, Caucasian, self-destructive call girl for lead role. Cecil Harrison: male, 60-80s, Caucasian/African-American, scraggy old-timer for lead role. Crooner: 40-60s, African-American, baritone. Delivery Guy: 20s, comedic slacker. Lou: 40-60s, overweight alcoholic; Japanese Businessmen: 20-40s, Japanese. Submit to: ram@ruggedbeautypictures.com or send snail mail to 704 Sackett St., Suite 1B, Brooklyn, NY 11217.
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NEW YORK FILM ACADEMY CASTING SHORT 'THE KILLERS', NEW YORK
Casting for the New York Film Academy short film "The Killers." Dir. Niklas Hildén. Producer: Giorgio Caridi. Advanced 15 min thesis based on the feverish short story by Ernest Hemingway. The film will be shot on 16mm and directed by Swedish-born Niklas Hildén. Duration: 4 days, starts May 12. Lo/no/deferred pay. Non-union. Snyopsis: Max and Al come in to Henry's lunch-room and sit at the counter. They are here to kill an ex-professional boxer who is supposed to come and eat his dinner within an hour. George, the owner of the diner and Nick a customer gets involved in a suspense thriller that explores the darker side of human nature. Generally we are seeking rough people with character, so no pretty faces! Send your resume and a photograph to castingthekillers@hotmail.com and if you feel right for any part we will contact you for an audition. Seeking: Ole: White male. 25-30. Ole is an ex-professional boxer who could conquer the world if he wanted to. But he has given up on life and slowly awaits his death. Nick: White male. 18-24. Nick is naive and young man without an education and any future plans. He is the opposite of George. George: White male. 51-60. George is an unmarried man who's been around the block and manages a diner. Al: White male. 25-30. Al is the other killer and Max's sidekick. Al is very intimidating and speaks with actions. Max: White male. 31-40. Max is one of the killers. He is smart and precise.
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