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Casting News Hot Off The Wire! - As We Get 'Em, We Put 'Em Here!Casting, Audition, and Production Notices Mostly Paying, Unless Otherwise Noted, From Various Sources Organized Top - Down Starting With Most Recent Read More Job and Casting Notices Posted By Casting Directors and Producers at the Message Board --------------------------------------------------------------- CASTING THE COLOR PURPLE - NATIONAL TOUR, OPEN AUDITIONS, NEW YORK Monday, June 29, 2009, 10 am (actors/singers). Callbacks will be later in the week. Chelsea Studios, 151 West 26 Street, NYC. For all talent attending open call days - please email a picture and resume to MinnickCasting@aol.com listing the city and date you are attending in the subject line and bring hard copies to the audition. For audition, please bring your picture/resume stapled together and sheet music with your best 16 bars in the correct key. Have other vocal selections prepared if asked. The director will be in attendance. For detailed character breakdown and audition and submission information, please visit http://tcpontour.com. Joyful Noisemakers, LLC is casting for season one (2010/2011) of the non-union National Tour of The Color Purple. Competitive compensation package includes salary, per diem, travel and housing. Contracts begin February 2010. Tour point of origin is NYC. Director: Gary Griffin. Choreographer: Donald Byrd. Book: Marsha Norman. Music and lyrics: Brenda Russell, Allee Willis, and Stephen Bray. Producers: Stephen B. Kane and Michael McFadden. Casting: Mark Minnick. Seeking: Non-union performers over 18 years of age: African American talent of all types with soulful, bluesy, gospel voices, raw passion, power, range and personality. --------------------------------------------------------------- MALE & FEMALE SINGER/DANCERS SOUGHT FOR CABARET ACTS, NEW YORK/SOUTH CAROLINA Tuesday, June 30, 2009. 10 am - Male singers who move well. 2 pm - Female dancers who sing well. Producer’s monitor begins sign-up one hour before each call. Shetler Studios, 244 West 54th St., Penthouse, NYC. The producer will run all aspects of these calls. Equity audition procedures will NOT be in effect, and no Equity Monitor will be provided. Men: Please prepare 16 bars of a song in the style of the show. Singing from the show is welcome. Some may be asked to stay and move after all have sung. Please bring dance clothing that shows off your body. Women: Please be warmed up and ready to dance when the call begins. Wear heels and dance clothing that shows off your body. Some may be asked to stay and sing after all have danced. Please prepare 16 bars of a song in the style of the show. Singing from the show is welcome. All: Bring sheet music; an accompanist will be provided. Please bring a picture and resume, stapled together. The Arts Center of Coastal Carolina in Hilton Head Island, SC is holding open auditions in New York City for Cabaret. SPT (approval/salary level pending; 2008-09 minimum weekly salary: $396). Music: John Kander. Lyrics: Fred Ebb. Book: Joe Masteroff. Director /Choreographer: Russell Garrett. Musical Director TBA. General Manager: Richard Feldman. 1st rehearsal September 8, 2009. Runs September 30 – October 25. Callbacks are planned for Wednesday, July 1. Theatre’s casting note: "All body types are requested." Theatre’s statement: "Performers of all ethnic and racial backgrounds are encouraged to attend." Seeking (all roles/chorus positions available): Emcee: German man, 20s - 40s. Sexually ambiguous, charismatic entertainer who emcees the entertainment at the Kit Kat Club. He also bridges the worlds of the cabaret and the stories taking place outside of the club. Requires a strong actor, singer, dancer. Clifford Bradshaw: American man, 20s - 40. Writer. We see everything through this character’s eyes. Likable, passive everyman who is eventually awakened to the reality of the rising Nazi threat. Seeking a strong actor and singer. Ernst Ludwig: German man, 20s - 40. Amiable, likable smuggler who befriends Cliff and Sally. Means well, but is revealed to be a Nazi sympathizer. Seeking a strong actor. Herr Schultz: Jewish German man, 40s - 60s. Fruit-shop owner. Kind, charming, hardworking. In love with Fraulein Schneider. Seeking a strong actor and singer. Male Ensemble: Six men, 20s - 40s, varying types. Performers must be strong actors and singers who move well. Play multiple characters including the club owner Max, Kit Kat Boys, Bobby, Victor, Sailors and Nazis. Sally Bowles: British woman, 20s - 30s. Entertainer at the Kit Kat Club. Sexy and charismatic but also self-absorbed, deluded and ultimately sad figure. Seeking strong actor, singer, dancer. Fraulein Schneider: German woman, 40s - 60s. Charming, world-weary owner of a Berlin apartment house where much of the action outside the Kit Kat Club takes place. Seeking a strong actor and singer. Fraulein Kost: German woman, 20s - 40s. Worldly prostitute living in Fraulein Schneider's house. Comic and sometimes desperate. Seeking a strong actor. Female Ensemble: Six women, 20s – 40, varying types and body sizes. Performer must be strong actors, singers and dancers. Play a variety of characters, but primarily portray the female performers at the Kit Kat Club. --------------------------------------------------------------- MALE PERFORMERS FOR NON-EQUITY NATIONAL TOUR OF AVENUE Q SOUGHT, NEW YORK Thursday, June 18th, 2009, Sign in begins at 10am and will close at 12pm. 10 am-5 pm, Chelsea Studios, 151 W. 26 St. 6th Floor, NYC. Prepare a short song of your choice that shows off range. Please sing from the show or in the style of music apropos to specific characters. Please bring sheet music. An accompanist will be provided. Worklight Productions is seeking male performers for the non-Equity tour of Avenue Q. Stephen Gabriel, Executive Producer. Director: Jason Moore. Music and Lyrics: Robert Lopez, Jeff Marx. Book: Jeff Whitty. Musical Director: Andrew Graham. Choreographer: Ken Roberson. Company Manager: Kate Eagan. Casting Director: Cindy Tolan. Casting Associate: Adam Caldwell. Avenue Q was the winner of the 2004 Tony awards for Best Musical, Best Book, and Best Original Score. It is a musical focusing on a group of unique 20-somethings making their way in the big city, seeking their purpose in life, who find themselves living on humble Avenue Q. For more info on the show, please visit their website at www.avenueq.com. Seeking: Men of all ethnicities for upcoming Non-Union national tour. Important note: previous puppetry experience not required. Princeton/ Rod: 20s. Princeton: He is sweet, charming, cute and sincere. He has recently moved to Avenue Q where he learns life lessons the hard way from puppets and humans alike. Loveable and appealing Rod: A closeted homosexual / conservative investment banker who is trying to come to terms with his sexuality with the help of Nicky, his best friend and roommate. Must be a strong singer/ actor with great comedic timing. Vocal style: Contemporary musical theatre with a pop flair. Must be able to sustain a High G comfortably. Puppeteer skills a plus but not necessary. Nicky/Trekkie Monster/Bad Idea Bear: 20s - 40s. Nicky: An unemployed, cute twenty-something who is Rod’s roommate. Charming and undeniably cute, he has no problems with Rod being gay. Trekkie Monster: He lives on Avenue Q in the same building that Princeton moves into. An odd monster who has a big heart, he invested in the internet and is secretly a millionaire. Bear: A cute and charming little boy bear who, with the help of his counterpart, girl bear, is a very bad influence on Princeton. Must be a strong singer/ actor with great comedic timing and skill with different character voices. Vocal style: Contemporary musical theatre with a pop flair. Must be able to sustain a High A comfortably. Strong puppeteer skills a plus but not necessary. Brian: 20s – 40. A chubby, laid-back, wannabe comedian who is unemployed. He is married to Christmas Eve, who is constantly badgering him to get a job. Must be a strong singer/ actor with great comedic timing. Vocal style: Contemporary musical theatre with a pop flair. Gary Coleman: Mid 20s - 40s. An African American male actor. Former celebrity and now lives/works on Avenue Q. Funny and sardonic, with a unique and vivid presence. Has lived life. Must be a strong singer/ actor with great comedic timing. Can be any physical type. Vocal style: Contemporary musical theatre with a pop flair. Bari-tenor. --------------------------------------------------------------- MS PRODUCTIONS CASTING NYC DOCUMENTARY, NEW YORK Non-Union. Feature Film. Starts: Now (On-Going). Director: Marc Spector. MS Productions is casting actors between the ages of 18-45 yrs. The Premise: This feature film is capturing the wacky & wild world of New York City's Music & Night Life Culture, in conjunction with a music act on the verge of stardom: +SAINT+ There every move will be tracked throughout the summer & fall seasons. Will rock dreams come true or will another band bite the dust? --------------------------------------------------------------- AUDITIONS BY APPOINTMENT FOR WILLY WONKA, HACKENSACK Auditions will be held Monday, June 15,, 6:30 and 9:30 pm. Callbacks will be Tuesday, June 16. Hackensack Cultural Arts Center, 39 Broadway, Hackensack, NJ. Please submit all headshots and resumes to hackensacktheatre@gmail.com for an appointment. All actors should prepare a portion of a song (no longer than a minute long) and a short monologue. Hackensack Theatre Company is holding auditions by appointment for young adult and adult actors for Willy Wonka. 1st Rehearsl: July 6, 2009. Production in September in Hackensack. Roald Dahl’s timeless story of the world-famous candy man and his quest to find an heir comes to life in this stage adaptation of “Charlie and The Chocolate Factory,” which features the songs from the classic family film “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.” Seeking: Willy Wonka: Wonka is an enigmatic character; at once mysterious and mischievous but also charismatic. A strong singing and speaking voice is required. This character may double as the Candy Man. Ideally, the character should look like he is in his late 30s-early 40s, but we are open to seeing other actors as well. The Candy Man: The Candy Man is a charismatic candy shop owner. Must be able to sing and act. This character may double as Willy Wonka. Grandpa Joe: Grandpa Joe is the grandfather we all wish we had when were Charlie’s age. He is caring, patient, and sweet, always reminding Charlie to be cheerful. He should be kind and funny. This role sings a bit. Ideally, the actor should appear over 50 years old. Mr. Bucket and Mrs. Bucket: These are featured roles for actors with nice voices and are natural nurturers. Both sing solos. Phineous Trout: Phineous is the report who announces the winners of the Golden Ticket contest throughout the show. He has a dry and sarcastic sense of humor. The role requires some singing. This character can also be played by a female actor. Mrs. Gloop: Augustus’ mother who has overindulged her son with candy. She accompanies Augustus on the tour of the factory and sings a song with him. The role requires a character actress that can master a German accent. Being overweight is a plus for this role. Ms. Teavee: She is a modern-take on television moms of the distant past. Think June Cleaver, Marion Cunningham, and Carol Brady all in one. She’s perfectly put together and a bit vacant. She sings a song with her son, Mike, but does not need a polished voice. Grandparents: Charlie’s three grandparents are mainly non-singing character roles. They should have good comic timing and be excellent character actors. They should be able to play over 50 years old. Mr. Salt: Mr. Salt’s solution to most problems is to buy his way out. He is upper class and is usually portrayed with a high British accent. He sings very little. Mrs. Beauregard: She is a teacher of geography and has invested a great deal of hard-earned money on therapy for her orally fixated daughter, with less than stellar results. This role is virtually non-singing. Actress should be able to perform with a Southern American accent as the character is from Georgia. Oompa-Loompas: A chorus of male and female workers in Willy Wonka's chocolate factory. They will have a great deal of singing and dancing as a group. They need not be short. --------------------------------------------------------------- CASTING NON-UNION FILM, HONEST ABE & THE PURITY RING, NEW YORK Please send headshots, resumes, and reels to sodfedora@aol.com. Lost Colony Entertainment is casting for "Honest Abe & The Purity Ring," a sexually charged dark comedy that pushes the envelope in the tradition of films like "The Brown Bunny," "Shortbus," and "Seven Stories." Like the new Steven Soderbergh film "The Girlfriend Experience," "Honest Abe & The Purity Ring" stars an adult film performer. Amai Liu plays Neely Pepridge, a Miley Cyrus-like pop star who becomes involved with her much older director during the making of his "Oscar worthy" film. Director: Richard O’Sullivan. Non-union. Deferred pay. Will be shot this Fall in NYC. Seeking: Drey LeBeck: Male, late 20’s/early 40’s. A Darren Aronofsky-like "serious director" who is on the verge of a mental breakdown when he writes the screenplay for what he believes will be his masterpiece. Actor must be comfortable with brief nudity and simulating sexual relations with the leading actress. Jack Rose: Caucasian male, 18-23. A Jonas Brothers-type character. A teen idol pop sensation who has taken a vow to refrain from sex before marriage. Actor must be comfortable with brief nudity and simulating sexual relations with the leading actress. Roger Greenberg: Jewish male, 30’s-60’s. Quirky Hollywood agent. Staccato Martin: Female, 18-25. Serious Ellen Page-type actress who is Drey’s first choice for the role that Neely winds up playing. Lance: Male, 18-25. Neely’s hometown boyfriend. Horny, disrespectful punk. Actor must be comfortable with brief nudity and simulating sexual relations with the leading actress. --------------------------------------------------------------- ALL-VOLUNTEER THEATER COMPANY HOLDS OPEN CALL FOR HARVEY, NEW YORK Auditions take place June 15, Tues, June 16 & Wed, June 17 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm at Council Senior Center, 241 West 72 Street between Broadway and West End. Open House Theatre is holding auditions for Harvey by Mary Chase. Directed by Ed Bartosik. Rehearses 1 or 2 late afternoons per week through September with opening in October 2009 with 3 matinees and 1 evening performance. Open House Theatre is an adult intergenerational all-volunteer theater company located at the Council Senior Center, 241 West 72 Street between Broadway and West End Avenues. Seeking: Six Men. Adult / Mature Adult 30+. Six Women. Adult / Mature Adult, 30+ --------------------------------------------------------------- CASTING COMIC, CARIBBEAN IMMIGRANT STORY, BROOKLYN Casting for Glenville Lovell’s Going for Love is a comic exploration of love, commitment and sacrifice as an immigrant Caribbean couple balances their quest for the ‘American Dream’ and their yearning for the simpler life of their island home. Rehearsals: in Brooklyn, NY beginning June 20. Showcase: Aug. 1 – 23. Some pay. Please submit headshots and resumes to George Byfield - Production Assistant - JALT Casting, PO Box 2210 , NY , NY 10009. Email: jaltcasting@gmail.com. Seeking: Curtis – homely, easy charm, everyman; mid 30s – 50. Velda – driven, sensual, grounded; mid 30s – late 40s. --------------------------------------------------------------- CHIRON FILMS CASTING THEATRICAL PRODUCTION 'FOR COLORED GIRLS WHO...', LOS ANGELES For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When The Rainbow Is Enuf is Ntozake Shange's award winning choreopoem - a theatrical production using music, song, dance, spoken word and dramatic elements to articulate a unified theme. In this case, the work focuses on the experiences of seven Black women. The preview run had all original music and choreography. We are seeking to revamp the choreography for the next run of the show, in a larger house. SEEKING: African American Female 25-45 - to work as Choreographer and solo dancer in this play. Must have killer choreography reel demonstrating variety of styles. Exceptional personal skills with ballet, African, Jazz, impressionistic, krump, more. Ability to create choreography with a variety of skill levels and knowledge of popular dance from 1900s to date required. Apply to: Yoko Obata. Email: shadowmihaiu@gmail.com; Web: http://forcoloredgirls.wordpress.com --------------------------------------------------------------- AMERICAN THYMELE THEATRE HOLDS OPEN AUDITIONS FOR RHESUS, NEW YORK Saturday, June 6, 2009, 5 PM - 8 PM (by last name - A-G: 5 - 6 PM; H-P: 6 - 7 PM; Q-Z: 7 - 8 PM) and June 7, 2009, 5 PM - 7 PM (A-K: 5 - 6 PM; L-Z: 6 - 7 PM). Sign-up sheets will be posted half an hour prior to start of auditions for each hour. Sides provided. Prepared selections from classical dramas are acceptable. If unable to attend, submissions may be sent by June 8 to: American Thymele Theatre, 1202 Lexington Avenue, 138, New York, NY 10028, attn: Rhesus. American Thymele Theatre is holding open auditions (union/non) for its summer production Rhesus by Euripedes. 1st Rehearsal: June 15, 2009. Production will be in July in NYC. Pay provided. Seeking: (All actors must be classically trained. Experienced in classical repertory. Strong stage speech required for all roles. Actors with beards and Anatolian or Mediterranean features will also be considered.) Hector: 40’s, leader of the Trojan army, single-minded. Aeneas: 30’s-40’s, Trojan chief, paternalistic. Dolon: 40’s, Trojan warrior, swift-footed; not a good-looking man. Rhesus: 20’s, short, slim. Thracian king. Odysseus: 40’s, Greek leader, crafty, cunning. Diomedes: Stalwart Greek leader. Athena: 40’s-60’s, goddess of wisdom, tragedienne type. Paris (Alexander): 30’s, Trojan, brother of Hector. Charioteer: 30’s-40’s, Rhesus’s driver. Muse (Terpsichore): a mountain muse, daughter of Zeus, divine figure, mother of Rhesus, a physically strong tragedienne type. Messenger: 40’s-60’s, a shepherd, character type. Sentinels/Guards/Warriors: 20’s. Trojans, excellent physical shape, muscular, no taller than 5’11. --------------------------------------------------------------- DANCERS THAT SING NEEDED FOR 'SPIDER-MAN: TURN OFF THE DARK', NEW YORK Monday, June 1, 2009. 10 am - 4 pm. Sign-in begins at 9:30. Do not arrive beforehand. The Ailey Studios, 405 West 55 Street, New York City. The producer will run all aspects of this call. Equity audition procedures are not in effect, and no Equity Monitor will be provided. Please bring comfortable clothing, sneakers and kneepads to move in. Please also bring 16 bars of a pop or rock song, with sheet music in the appropriate key. Please bring a picture and resume, stapled together. Open auditions are being held for female dancers for Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark. Broadway/Production Contract. Currently $1,558/week minimum. Producers: Hello Entertainment/David Garfinkle, Martin McCallum, Marvel Entertainment David Maisel, Sony Pictures Entertainment. Music/Lyrics: Bono and The Edge of U2. Book: Julie Taymor and Glen Berger. Director: Julie Taymor. Choreographer: Daniel Ezralow. Musical Supervisor: Teese Gohl. Music Director: Kimberly Grigsby. General Manager: Alan Wasser Associates. Casting: Telsey + Company. Seeking: Female Dancers: Women, 20s - 30s, all ethnicities. Seeking strong, technically trained dancers who have a strong contemporary and modern background. Looking for all types, with a quirky sense of movement and style. Knowledge of gymnastics, aerial flying, acro and stunts a plus. Looking for dancers who must sing very well. Ensemble. --------------------------------------------------------------- NUYORICAN POETS CAFE CASTING NORMAN MAILER'S 'THE DEER PARK', NEW YORK Casting for a staged reading of Norman Mailer’s The Deer Park @ The Nuyorican Poets Café (236 E. 3rd St.). This a labor of love so there is no pay but this will be the last production with Mailer’s personal imprint so you could say it has some historic import. We are using this staged reading to get producers to look at the play for a full production as a tribute to Norman’s legacy. The day I’ve picked is an off-night so that people could more easily fit it into their schedule and the commitment on the part of the actors is fairly minimal. The performances will be Monday June 8 @ 5 pm and June 14 @ 5 pm and June 15 @ 7 pm. Because of time pressures, it would be best if actors contact me by email at stephanmorrow@juno.com. Still Seeking: Charles Francis Eitel - (60’s) based on Elia Kazan. He has a fire in the belly and considerable charm, but since he has vestiges of integrity - at least for a Hollywood film director - he is pained deeply by what he sees as the wasting of his talent. In short, he is drowning in self-disgust. A sophisticated if self-educated man. Prototype would be George C. Scott in Dr.Strangelove, though this is not a parody. Or Jose Ferrer in Cyrano. (Larry Pine did it for me last time). --------------------------------------------------------------- POSSIBLE OPENING FOR SHORT FILM SHOOTING IN JUNE, NEW YORK For consideration, send headshots and resumes to: stand.alone.casting@gmail.com. Please include name of character in subject line of email. Auditions will be held if necessary. Headshot/resume submissions are being considered for the non-union short film “Stand Alone.” Shooting to begin June 2009, NYC, for three weeks. We are looking for highly motivated performers. Seeking: Mira: Female. 18-24. Caucasian. Ideal Height: 5-2" – 5-5" Fiancé of DA. American accent is fine, but British or European accent preferred. Billy (Youth version): Male. 11-14. African American. Ideal Height: 4-0" – 5-0" Should know how to dance (or a bit). James: Male. 18-24. Hispanic. Ideal Height: 5-6" – 5-10" Is a part of dancing group. Mira’s father: Male. 41-50. Caucasian. Male Kid #1, Male Kid #2, Male Kid#3: Ideal Height for Male Kid#1: 4-6" – 5-0" Ideal Height for Male Kid#2: 4-6" – 5-0" Ideal Height for Male Kid#3: 5-0" – 5-4" Friends of Billy. 15-17. African American. Neurologist: Male. 41-50. Female Kid #1: Female. 15-17. Indian. Ideal Height: 5-0" – 5-4". Insurance Agent: Male. 25-30. Caucasian. --------------------------------------------------------------- CASTING NON-UNION ACTORS FOR FEATURE, 'OUTZ', BROOKLYN Saturday May 23, 2009, 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm. 440 Studios, 440 Lafayette St., Studio 3B, NYC. Prepare a 1-2 minute monologue. Visualize Filmz is casting non-union actors for “Outz,” a full-length feature film, shooting on Digital HD. The friendship between two men becomes challenged when circumstances beyond their control lead them to fight for their most prized possession... their freedom. Terri Patterson, casting director. Shoots July 23 - August 6 in Brooklyn; rehearses at least two weeks prior to production. Non-union. Compensation: meal, travel for rehearsal, credit & copy of DVD. Serious actors only please. Seeking: Jock: African American Male late 20's-30's, Definition of a Hustler. Vanessa: Afr. Amer. female, late 20's, dealing with being pregnant. Cardi: Afr. Amer. Male. Early 20's short. Ms. Geena: Afr. Amer. Female. Mid 40's mother. Ty: Afr Amer Male 30's, Troublemaker. Felix: Latino male 30's. Drug Dealer. Big Joe: Latino Male 30's Big imposing stature, 6'3'' or taller. Young: 15-18 year old Afr. Amer. male, petty street hustler. Jermaine: 20's-30's Afr Amer Male, street dude, Honey: late 20's African American Female: stunningly gorgeous stripper type. Rello: 20's-30's Afr Amer Male, G.I.B: Early 20's African American Male, very tall. Sal: 50's 60's Italian Male, Latina Female: 18-25, very pretty and curvy. Lil Sal: 20's Italian male, Sal's Son. Good looking. Officer White: Caucasian Male 40's-50's, Officer Burrell: African American male 40's-50's. Gi-Gi: early 30's Afr. Amer. female, very pretty. Female stripper: 20’s any ethnicity, incredible body. Suspect: 20’s male, Latino or African American, Officer Jones: 40's Afr Amer Male. Officer Flores: late 40's Latino Male, Officer Flores' sister: early 20's beautiful young girl. Kesha & Meka: pretty 18-24 year old girls. Felix's Lawyer: 40's Caucasian male, D.A.: 40's Caucasian Female, pretty, professional look. Jewelry store owner: Israeli or Russian. Receptionist: 20’s any ethnicity. --------------------------------------------------------------- OPEN CALL FOR 'BAT BOY', THE MUSICAL, MONTCLAIR Wed. June 17 at 7:30 pm -Thurs. June 18 at 7:30 pm -Sun. June 21 at 6:30 pm, 14 Alvin Place. Montclair, NJ 07043. Studio Playhouse is holding auditions for Bat Boy: The Musical. Looking for 10 actors/actresses who sing and move well. Come prepared to sing one Broadway rock style and one legit song, please bring sheet music and accompanist will be provided. Bring clothes to move in. Audition sides will be provided. Directed by Mark Liebert, Music Director, Jalmari Vanamo, Stage Manager, Judi Liebert. Performance Dates: October 30 - November 14. Seeking: Bat Boy: (18-30) Also referred to as "Edgar"; a bat boy Meredith Parker: (35-50) Wife to Thomas Thomas Parker: (35-50) Also referred to as "Doctor Parker"; town veterinarian; husband to Meredith. Shelley Parker: (18-25) The rebellious daughter of Thomas & Meredith; girlfriend of Rick; falls in love with Edgar. Sheriff Reynolds: (30-60) Local sheriff coming up for re-election; doubles as Delia. Rick Taylor: (18-25) A rowdy, spelunking teenager; kin to Ron and Ruthie, son of Mrs. Taylor; boyfriend of Shelley; doubles as Lorraine and Mr. Dillon. Ron Taylor: (18-25) A rowdy, spelunking teenager; brother of Rick, and Ruthie; son of Mrs. Taylor; doubles as Maggie. Ruthie Taylor: (18-25) A rowdy, spelunking teenager; youngest of 3; kin to Rick and Ron; daughter of Mrs. Taylor; Doubles as Ned Mrs. Taylor: (35-60) An overprotective, aggressive mother; mother of Rick, Ron, and Ruthie; usually a drag role; doubles as Reverend Hightower, Roy and Institute Man Pan: (18-40)The Greek satyr-god of nature; doubles as Bud, Daisy & Doctor Lorraine: A townswoman; doubles as Rick (a male drag role when performed this way) and Mr. Dillon. Delia: A townswoman; doubles as Sheriff. Maggie: The mayor of Hope Falls; doubles with Ron. Daisy: A townswoman; doubles as Bud and Pan. Mr. Dillon: A rancher; doubles as Lorraine and/or Rick. Bud: A rancher; doubles as Pan and Daisy. Ned: A rancher, often played by a woman in drag; doubles as Ruthie. Roy: A townsman; doubles as Mrs. Taylor/Rev. Hightower. Clem: A townsman. Reverend Billy Hightower: A preacher and faith healer who holds a traveling Tent Revival/Barbecue; doubles as Mrs. Taylor and Roy. A Doctor: Doubles with Bud/Daisy/Pan. Institute Man: Commonly doubles with Mrs. Taylor/Roy/Hightower. www.studioplayhouse.org. --------------------------------------------------------------- ACTORS THAT SING NEEDED FOR ENTRY INTO THE MIDTOWN INTL THEATRE FESTIVAL, NEW YORK Saturday, May 30, 2009 by appointment only. Will notify when appointment is made. Please prepare a 1-2 minute contemporary monologue. Can be comic or dramatic. For Elizabeth, please prepare a contemporary Broadway ballad showing range (Elizabeth's song from the show can be heard at www.hockeythemusical.com/audiogalleryhtm.html). Send headshots/resumes to offsidesinfo@aol.com or to Off Sides Entertainment, 1497 Kenneth Ave., Baldwin, NY 11510. Check out www.offsides.org for more information. Off Sides Entertainment is casting Too Much, Too Far, Too Soon, a trilogy of short works by Rick A. Leidenfrost-Wilson. Three performances TBA (between July 13 & August 2) in NYC as part of the Midtown International Theatre Festival. Seeking: David (42) and Meredith (40, upper middle-class couple), Steve (35) and Joey (33, gay couple), Elizabeth (late 20's-early 30's, sports journalist with a failing, secret relationship - singing role, pop-mezzo), Jody (28, female stoner/skater-type), Chris (26, gay), Rachel (Jewish, curly dark hair), Jason (25, Jody's brother), Tony (28, NJ Devil's fan), Adam (27, Devil's fan), Ty (29, Devil's fan), Kip (28, surfer type), Jed (29, sidekick to Kip), AND Maria (27, wife of Jason). Note: Most actors will play two or more roles. --------------------------------------------------------------- THE WARNER THEATER HOLDS AUDITION FOR 'THE GRADUATE', TORRINGTON Auditions by Appointment: Sunday, May 31 @ 6 pm and Monday, June 1 @ 7 pm. Call the Warner Audition Hot-Line at 860.489.7180, x151 to schedule an audition time. Please be specific as to the date you would like to schedule your appointment. The Warner Theater in Torrington, Connecticut, is holding auditions for The Graduate. Directed by: Deighna DeRiu. Show runs July 18-July 26, 2009. A hit in the West End and a popular show on Broadway starring Kathleen Turner, The Graduate brings the inspired movie hit of the Sixties vividly to life on stage. Benjamin Braddock, recent college graduate and prodigal son, returns home and promptly becomes embroiled in an affair with the wife of his father's business partner, one Mrs. Robinson, but soon finds himself falling in love with her daughter, Elaine. Those auditioning must be at least 18 years old. Please bring a headshot/snapshot (not returnable). AUDITIONS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. Call backs if necessary: Tuesday June 2 @ 7 pm. --------------------------------------------------------------- DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE The Duplex Cabaret Theatre is seeking talent to perform in its 70-seat West Village cabaret theatre. Seeking Singers, Comedians, Performance Artists, New Plays, Composers, and Writers: must be 21+, self-contained acts only. Note: Space, reservations line, full light and sound package, and house technician provided. Email show information, running time, and brief marketing plan to Phil Geoffrey Bond, artistic dir., at phil@theduplex.com (preferred); or call 212-989-3015. Pay is 100% of the cover charge set by the producer, minus a room fee. --------------------------------------------------------------- DANNY'S SKYLIGHT ROOM CABARET Danny's Skylight Room Cabaret (346 W. 46 St., Restaurant Row, NYC) is seeking talent. Seeking—Cabaret Acts: self-contained, for shows running 50-60 minutes in length. For details, call Donald Schaffer, prod., at 212-946-1265. Visit www.dannysgrandseapalace.com. Pay is a percentage of the cover. --------------------------------------------------------------- Read More Job and Casting Notices Posted By Casting Directors and Producers at the Message Board #<>++++++++++++++++++<>###<>++++++++++++++++++<>#
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The redesigned backstage.com adds new features throughout the website including: moveable modules that provide users the capability to personalize and customize the site; color options that provide personalization for the pages; new technology features that provide casting search optimization and high-end resume tools; NY and LA sections displaying dedicated regional content; improved search tools in the Actors Yellow Pages; multi-channel video capabilities throughout the site. Back Stage understands the different needs of its users, and this has resulted in the new design where each user has their own preference of what information they want to see first when they visit the website. With the new backstage.com, users can run advanced casting searches to customize search results to fit an individual’s needs. Performers can find casting opportunities from across the U.S. and create personalized saved searches to search for new notices that match interests with a single click. They can create multiple Casting/Job Alerts to have automated alert-agents search the Back Stage casting and jobs database and send the user the newest results via email on a schedule that fits their busy career. Then they can quickly apply to casting/job notices with just a few clicks. With the new backstage.com Multimedia Resume system, users can create one or multiple resumes, and upload a variety of photos, videos, audio reels, links, documents, credits, and skills to each resume. Unlike other casting websites, Back Stage doesn’t charge actors extra hidden fees for uploading a large variety of media files. In addition to using a Multimedia Resume to apply to an unlimited number of casting notices, users can also email their resume to anyone they’d like, and include media-enhanced resumes in Back Stage’s online Talent Database that is searched by over 20,000 casting directors, directors, and producers every year for no extra charge. Back Stage publishes over 1,000 casting notices each week for every type of performance: film, stage, TV, commercials, multimedia, dance, voiceovers, singing, and more. Back Stage also offers ads seeking people in related fields, such as stage/film crews, models, musicians, and writers. Back Stage is published by Nielsen Business Media, a part of The Nielsen Company, a global information and media company whose other entertainment and media brands include The Hollywood Reporter, Ross Reports, Billboard, Film Journal International, Adweek, Mediaweek, Brandweek, and Call Sheet. For more information on Back Stage, visit HYPERLINK "http://www.backstage.com" www.backstage.com Artist Profile: 50 CENT - aka Curtis JacksonVIEW PHOTO FILE AT: DATE OF BIRTH: July 6, 1975 PLACE OF BIRTH: Southside Jamaica, Queens, New York ARTISTIC ACHIEVEMENTS: 2005 -- 50 Cent: Bulletproof; in the role of 50 Cent EDUCATION/APPRENTICESHIP: Streets of Southside, Jamaica, Queens TRIVIA: Also known as Fiddy or Fifty, 50 Cent rose to fame following the success of his 2003 debut album "Get Rich or Die Tryin'." Before signing to Interscope, 50 Cent was living with his grandparents. He soon became immersed in the drug trade, hustling around his native neighborhood by the name of "Boo Boo" with fellow Queens native Tony Yayo. Growing up, the Queens rapper originally wanted to be a heavyweight boxer, but eventually fell back on rapping. DJs had taken it upon themselves to release two Best of 50 Cent mix CDs, before he had even signed to a major label. 50 Cent hit the scene with "How To Rob An Industry Nigga". WEBSITE: http://www.50cent.com/; http://www.mtv.com/bands/az/50_cent/artist.jhtml The Sundance LabsSource: sundancechannel.com Each year the Sundance Institute (www.sundance.org) hosts a range of Labs for filmmakers, writers, playwrights, film composers, and other artists. Located at the Sundance Village in the Utah mountains, the Labs provide these artists with the resources to experiment and explore their ideas. For the Filmmakers Lab, selected filmmakers come for a month to rehearse, shoot, and edit challenging scenes from their scripts with a professional crew and acting ensemble. Creative advisors, a group of professionals who have donated their time and expertise, are a resource to the filmmakers to guide, challenge and support their work. The Theatre Lab provides playwrights, directors, choreographers, composers, solo performers and ensembles with the resources and support to develop new plays and musicals, or to explore new approaches to existing scripts. An ensemble of professional actors and artists and a staff of writers, directors, dramaturgs, and other artists provide feedback and direction to help shape work. The Composers Lab pairs fellows from the Filmmakers Lab with accomplished composers who have not written a score for a major motion picture. By integrating music into its Film Program, the Institute helps facilitate a greater understanding of music into the independent filmmakers' process, and provides talented emerging composers with experience composing for film and access to accomplished film composers as advisors." FilmCommissionHQ Talent DirectorySource: FilmCommissionHQ.com When filmmakers come to your area, they are often looking for local talent. FilmCommissionHQ offers a service to put your face in front of casting directors coming to your area. Producers, photographers, talent scouts, and casting directors will be looking to your local Film Commission to find local talent. Your online profile could be made available for everyone to see in the Talent Directory of your local Film Commission at FilmCommissionHQ.com. It requires registering as a Professional Member. There is no cost to register. Among many other benefits, Professional Members may receive a free online profile in our Talent Directory. To register, visit http://www.filmcommissionhq.com/register.jsp to complete the online form. General email for FilmCommissionHQ.com is info@filmcommissionhq.com. QUOTEABLE PEOPLE...Queen Latifah...Advice To Someone Breaking Into The Industry...Source: Film In The City WHAT'S YOUR ADVICE TO SOMEONE BREAKING INTO THE INDUSTRY? QUEEN LATIFAH: Hustle, hustle, hustle. Be seen where ever you can. Do as many plays, talent shows, casting calls, auditions, whatever you need to be seen and get a break. You never know when you might click in someone's mind and they'll say "I know so and so doesn't have a reputation but I'll give them a break because I liked their performance and they can pull it off. You also have to be as savvy as you can, it's a tough business and you can't think that everybody is out there to help you. You have to make them work for you and you have to do your own homework at the same time. You have to meet with as many directors, writers, and producers on your own. You have to do your own work, network and package yourself. Package is a word that people don't really understand but when you take Queen Latifah and put her in a part with Angela Basset or in one with Wesley Snipes and now you have us all together, let's go sell this concept. When you start to link up people, it makes it a lot easier to do some stuff. And of course, have good lawyers and accountants--just don't let anyone else sign your checks. DO YOU EMBRACE BEING A ROLE MODEL? QL: It depends on what I'm being a role model for. If I'm a role model for staying positive, and being imperfect, and keeping God in your life, and being comfortable with who you are, [then okay]. It's about being comfortable with who you are. For me, I think that shows through and says something to other people. It doesn't matter what size you are, it's the confidence you exude. Reprinted from a Film In The City E-Wire Front Page News - April 13, 2005 Edition interview. If you have any questions, please feel free to send an e-mail through the Film in the City website at Staff@Eventsinthecity.org. MySpace Profile: http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm? |
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Musician & Band Alert: Opportunities, Auditions, and Jobs For Musical Artists, Singers, Bands, and Audio TechsFrom Various Sources, Most Paying Unless Otherwise Noted Read More Job and Casting Notices Posted By Casting Directors and Producers at the Message Board --------------------------------------------------------------- NILE RODGERS PRODUCTIONS SEEKING PERFORMING TALENT, VARIED LOCATIONS Nile Rodgers Productions is seeking talent to perform and record new music projects. Nile Rodgers is a Grammy Award-winning musician and music producer. Peter Herman, mgmt. Seeking—Female Singers: 18-35, exciting vocalists with range, professional experience, and dance ability, must have style and grace, seeking "show-stopping, standing ovation-type" performers. Auditions will be held by appt. only. Email pix (headshot, performance photo, and/or video) and MP3s. Contact at: http://www.nilerodgers.com/Contact.aspx --------------------------------------------------------------- MOVIEGOD PRODUCTIONS ENT. SEEKING COMPOSER/MUSICIAN, LOS ANGELES I have written, directed, filmed and edited a 20 minute short film entitled “The Death of Tempo” the movie is finished and all it needs now is MUSIC. I need a composer/musician who can play simple piano (think “Schindler’s List”) and simple guitar (Think “Dust in the Wind”) also to be able to compose some tracks on the computer. Creativity is a must, Passion for the art is a necessity. Go to the website link you can see the trailer there. What you get: --------------------------------------------------------------- MOVIE/TV PRODUCER/DIRECTOR WITH HABGOODMUSIC, LONDON (London - UK - England/Wales), ASAP for Film or TV visuals required. Short original 1-5 min Film or TV visuals needed to accompany our Film and TV music cues. We recently composed some Melancholy and Heavyweight music cues that we would like to put to visuals and use on our showreel. If you have any decent visuals that you think will fit this style of music then please contact us. We are looking for 2 clips, 1 subtle drama/Indie clip and 1 action clip. Sorry for lack of description but if you listen to the music you should be able to sense whether your clips are suitable. Animation, Doc footage, drama or opening/closing titles may be suitable. You can listen to the edited music cues entitled "The Perfect Indie Film Cue" and "Heavyweight Film score theme" at: http://www.myspace.com/ianhabgood Your location is not important since this can be done remotely. No monetary payment available but hopefully both parties will benefit from using each other's work. Please provide a link to your suitable clips --------------------------------------------------------------- JAHAJI MUSIC (INDIA IN THE CARIBBEAN), TRINIDAD 112min, English, Diaspora/Documentary (DV). P:Tejaswini Niranjana & Surabhi Sharma, D:Surabhi Sharma - Jahaji Music is an exploration of the themes of memory, identity and creativity anchored in the music of the diaspora in Trinidad, and is a record of Indian musician Remo Fernandes travels in the Caribbean to explore potential collaborations and create new work. - Jahaji Music India in the Caribbean (112 mins/ DV/ 2007) From the mid-nineteenth century Indian labourers arrived in the Caribbean on boats, bringing a few belongings and their music the beginnings of a remarkable cultural practice. More than 150 years later musician Remo Fernandes travels to the Islands to explore potential collaborations and create new work. Jahaji Music is a record of a difficult, if unusual and complex, musical journey. We walk around Trenchtown with Bob Marleys teacher and rastafari philosopher Mortimo Planno; accompany calypso and soca singer Rikki Jai to Skinner Park; chat with visual artist Chris Cozier in the Savannah; follow Dancehall Queen Stacey to Weddy Weddy Wednesday; groove to Lady Saws lyrics; record a new song with Denise Saucy Wow Belfon and are guests at an East Indian Hindu wedding. Endeavouring, through it all, to weave a story of memory, identity and creativity. Jahaji Music is an attempt to make meaning of aspects of contemporary culture in Trinidad and Jamaica, even as it is a witness to the nature and possibilities of artistic collaboration. Surabhi Sharmas earlier films include: Jari Mari: Of Cloth and Other Stories (2001); Aamakaar - The Turtlepeople (2003); and Above the Din of Sewing Machines (2004). Director: Surabhi Sharma; Camera: R V Ramani; Sound: Suresh Rajamani; Consulting Editor: Paresh Kamdar; Editors: Diksha Sharma, Surabhi Sharma; Sound Post-Production: Mohandas; Graphics: Chitra Venkatramani; Producers: Tejaswini Niranjana & Surabhi Sharma SurFilms A-604, Gayatri Satsang CHS, Thakur Village, Kandivali East, Mumbai 400 101 India Telephone: +91 22 28851413 Mob --------------------------------------------------------------- MUSICIANS/BANDS - SOUNDTRACK WITH DE CAUZE FILMS, ENGLAND/WALES Seeking music for use in my documentary short, Hard Knocks. Hard Knocks is a documentary on Professional Wrestling, with the aim of increasing awareness of the Pro Wrestling world and hopefully shedding a more positive light on what is a widely misunderstood form of entertainment. We have contributions from a wide array of top industry professionals including the likes of former WWF/WWE Superstars D'lo Brown and Al Snow, Alex Shane (UK Pro Wrestler, writer, radio show host, TNA UK tour promoter and multiple Wrestling school owner), RQW's Len Davies and UK Favourite Andy Simmonz aswell as appearances from The Ballard Brothers, Chris Masters, Billy Gunn, Shawn Daivari and Referee Steve Lynskey among others. As far as the soundtrack goes, we are still seeking submissions. To make things clear, we are not requesting a soundtrack be written specifically for this project, but rather submissions of existing work be made. We are looking for anything of a rock, metal, acoustic, industrial, instrumental or hip hop nature. Anything will be considered. Unfortunately, I cannot offer any form of payment, however you will of course receive a production credit should your material be used, as well a link on our site. This film is due for exposure on an international level so obviously would be good exposure for your work. Please reply to this ad with details on your work and links to your online content. If you would like more information on the project, visit www.myspace.com/hardknocksdoc --------------------------------------------------------------- CIRQUE DU SOLEIL SEEKING VARIED INSTRUMENTS, NEW YORK Cirque du Soleil is seeking professional instrumentalists for live performances in its current shows and upcoming creations. Isabelle Bibeau, casting dir. Seeking—Bandleader, Guitar, Keyboard, Saxophone/Keyboard, Violin, Recorder, Percussion Instruments, Bassoon, Oboe, and Other Musical Specialties. Auditions will be held by appt. only in March in NYC. For more info and to apply online, visit www.cirquedusoleil.com/jobs or www.cirquedusoleil.com/en/jobs/casting/disciplines/musicians.aspx. Pay provided. --------------------------------------------------------------- PIANOS SUPPER CLUB CABARET, SEEKS MUSICAL TALENT, NEW JERSEY Pianos Supper Club Cabaret at Pianos Bar & Grill (Bloomfield, NJ), 973-743-7208, is seeking singers and instrumentalists. Chris Budinich, general mgr. Positions available immediately; instrumentalists perform in an “instrumental cabaret” and will be showcased Saturday evenings throughout the month. Seeking—Cabaret Singers: with a Broadway and/or jazz influence; Pop-Rock Performers; Fluent Instrumentalists: including violin, guitar, accordion, banjo, harmonica, etc. Auditions will be held every Wed. night at 8 p.m. --------------------------------------------------------------- U.S., 'NEW DAWN TOUR', SINGERS, FLORIDA The New Dawn Singers Inc. is casting the New Dawn tour; a high energy production show geared to all audiences with glittering costumes, sound, and multimedia. John Blake, dir.; Ann Blake, mgr.; Joshua Blake, choreo. Must be able to relocate to Florida, show runs Jan. 1 - June 30, 2009. Seeking - Singers: 18-39 Submit pix & resume to newdawnsng@aol.com. For more info, visit www.newdawnsingers.com. Some pay. --------------------------------------------------------------- SINGERS, ACTORS, MUSICIANS FOR 'SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE' , TORRANCE Theatre Palisades is seeking crew for Smokey Joe's Cafe, the musical by Leiber & Stoller. Sherman Wayne, prod. Rehearsals start Apr. 27. Performances run June 12-July 19. Seeking—Director/Music Director: to cast and rehearse nine singer/actors, as well as hire and conduct three to four musicians for 17 performances and four dress rehearsals. Send résumés by Mar. 6 to Sherman Wayne, 3520 Maricopa St. #4, Torrance, CA 90503. For more info, call 310-738-0407. --------------------------------------------------------------- NV, LAS VEGAS CULTURAL CENTER PERFORMANCE PROPOSALS The East Las Vegas Community/Senior Center, 250 North Eastern Avenue, Las Vegas, NV 89101, is accepting performance proposals from regional artists for the 2009-2010 performing arts season. Bobbie Ann Howell, Cultural Center Coord. The ELVCSC is a City of Las Vegas Cultural Center that presents cultural arts programs, classes and community events for Las Vegas citizens. The center serves the greater Las Vegas valley, with many of its annual programs providing cultural performances. Phone: 702-229-1515. --------------------------------------------------------------- DUPLEX HOLDS NEW BEGINNINGS, SINGERS SHOWCASE, NEW YORK New Beginnings, a wing of SA Productions, is seeking talent for an upcoming singers showcase. Agents will be invited. Lynn Ross, casting dir. Rehearsals will be provided; performs at the Duplex Cabaret Theatre in the West Village in NYC (dates TBD). Seeking—Singers: male and female, 40+, all ethnicities. Auditions will be held by appt. only in NYC. For an appt., email singingactors@hotmail.com. An accompanist will be provided. --------------------------------------------------------------- BROADWAY BABY BISTRO SEEKING VARIED ACTS, NEW YORK Broadway Baby Bistro (at Broadway Comedy Club) is seeking talent. Aaron Haber, contract. Performs at Broadway Comedy Club, 318 W. 53rd St. (btwn. Eighth & Ninth aves.), NYC. Seeking—Self-Contained Musical Acts: to perform 50-60 minutes. Also seeking—Plays, Readings, Musical Revues, Dance Companies, and Variety Shows: to perform in the theatre. For details, call Aaron Haber at 646-242-6652. Pay is percentage of cover charge. --------------------------------------------------------------- TRYOUTS FOR 'MAKING THA LABEL' , CALIFORNIA 'MAKING THA LABEL' PTD Entertainment is casting the second season of Making Tha Label. Fred Davis, casting dir. Shoot starts Mar. Seeking—Unsigned Musical Artists, Groups, and Bands: all genres. Auditions will be held Mar. 7-8 at Universal Studios. To be considered as a participant, visit www.makingthalabel.com to submit your track and photo. Contestants will appear on the show, and have the opportunity to win a record deal and $1 million dollars. Some pay, meals, travel, and lodging. Phone: 310-219-6061. Contact form. --------------------------------------------------------------- SEEKING SINGER/SONGWRITERS TO PERFORM. YOU MUST BE ABLE TO GUARANTEE A MIN. OF 3 GUESTS, NASHVILLE Songsalive! is a non-profit organization dedicated to the nurturing, support and promotion of songwriters and composers worldwide. Founded in 1997, Songsalive! is run by songwriters for songwriters. It acts as an epicentre, a heart of the international songwriting community and music markets, bridging the gaps, tapping songwriters into the pulse of the business and at the same time giving them and their music the support they deserve. Through Songsalive!, songs and songwriters can be accessed by the whole world and when the hunt is on, Songsalive! is a one-stop song shop! Songsalive! gives life to songs, provides opportunities for collaboration, creates awareness about original music, promotes and educates through an amazing network of programs designed especially for songwriters and original music: live events and showcases; songwriter critique workshops, songleads and industry pitches; cd samplers; education seminars and Expos; artist development; studio production; informational source and networking. This is a three song acoustic set in which Songsalive! members are given featured slots. Access a showcase application at http://www.songsalive.org/showcaseapp.htm or email Deb Bishop at nashville@songsalive.org. --------------------------------------------------------------- SEEKING NEW SOUL ARTISTS TO SHOWCASE A group of former music label professionals have started a site to help promote Soul Artists around the globe who are looking for additional promotional support. New Soul Artists will help promote your artist live performance. Email performance information to: promotions@newsoulartists.com. Submissions will only be considered if they include the following information: artist bio, contact information, date, venue, location, ticket information. The site is http://www.newsoulartists.com. --------------------------------------------------------------- COBALT BLUE MUSIC NEEDS MUSICIANS/PIANO BAR ENTERTAINERS FOR CRUISE SHIP WORK We need showband musicians who can read, swing, have jazz and big band experience, and be proficient on their instruments. Needed are Saxophonists with doubles, trumpet, trombone, and bass, drums, and guitar. Piano bar entertainers and cocktail pianists are also needed. We also are now looking for experienced singers who move well to front Las Vegas style revues. This is a high-energy position which requires excellent stage presence, and someone who can sing lots of styles well.Professionals only, please. All applicants must have promo. (Piano bar, singers, etc. must have video). We REALLY need Piano Bar entertainers with good video who can really entertain a crowd and get them partying. We can now offer 3 month contracts for this position!!! This is the most fun gig on the 7 seas! Also, I need horn players. Must have a great attitude, be willing to be at sea for months at a time, and be ready to make music and entertain passengers from young to old. No drug users as cruise lines do random drug testing. At this time we can only book United States citizens. Salary varies by position. Please reply to this e-mail and include a link to your reel or attach samples of your work. Email: cobaltbluemusic@aol.com. Will accept your resume as text in body of email or your resume as an attachment. --------------------------------------------------------------- LAST CALL WITH CARSON DALY UNDERGROUND BAND SEARCH The late night show known for its music savvy is looking for the next great band. Is it yours? Create a video of you or your band performing a totally original song created by you. The song should not be a "cover" or include "samples", no matter how cool you thing that might be. The video should last one (1) to three (3) minutes (the "Video") and must be in one of the following formats: AVI, MPEG 1, MPEG 2, or QuickTime . No other formats will be accepted. Video clips submitted in digital format must not exceed 100mb. Your Video should highlight your musical talents and show you/ your band playing the instruments and song. You may also submit an audio file of your band performing... as long as it is an original song! You might see or hear yourself on an upcoming Last Call with Carson Daly show! Bands will be judged on creativity and originality, among other things. NO COVER SONGS. See the Offical Rules (http://www.nbc.com/Last_Call_with_Carson_Daly/bandsearch/#) for complete details. Check back as the Top 5 finalists as chosen by Last Call will be posted on this site for YOU to judge for yourselves! Use this link (http://www.nbc.com/Last_Call_with_Carson_Daly/bandsearch/) to fill out the online application. --------------------------------------------------------------- Read More Job and Casting Notices Posted By Casting Directors and Producers at the Message Board #<>++++++++++++++++++<>###<>++++++++++++++++++<># Global Media Development Group Offers Democheck.com Global Media Development Group announces the launch of www.DemoCheck.com , a new online service where songwriters, musicians, composers and others can have their music professionally critiqued by professional industry reviewers. The new service allows people who write or perform music to select a reviewer and submit recordings of music for professional critique and review. The site features professional reviewers including film and television music agents, veteran industry songwriters, composers, orchestrators, instrumentalists, vocalists and more who provide professional reviews and constructive critiques of submitted music. United Talent Agency Is Aiming to Find Web Video Stars and Will Welcome Unsolicited SubmissionsSource: various One of Hollywood’s top five talent agencies has created an online unit devoted to scouting out up-and-coming creators of Internet content — particularly video — and finding work for them in Web-based advertising and entertainment, as well as in the older media. The initiative by the United Talent Agency (www.unitedtalent.com) — the home of notable actor/comedians like Vince Vaughn, Jack Black, filmmakers like M. Night Shyamalan, and television producers like Dick Wolf and David Chase — is a bet, that Web video is on a growth curve similar to that of cable television a generation ago, and a return by Hollywood’s core talent representatives to new-media business they tested, without great success, at the peak of the dot-com boom. The goal this time, executives say, is not only to recruit the next generation of television and film writers and directors from the relative obscurity of sites like YouTube and Revver but also to help the major Web portals that are hungry for original content to find the creative people they need — just as movie studios have long turned to talent agencies when looking for new directors, screenwriters and actors. The new division named UTA Online (www.utaonline.net) will be headed at its start by Brent Weinstein. United Talent’s online division, whose initial staff is three 26-year-old agents promoted from assistant, will operate independently from the main agency. In great contrast to industry conventions, agents will welcome unsolicited submissions (preferably as Web links), show existing clients’ output on a new agency Web site and be free to sign clients without the approval of the more-established departments. Reportedly, the three agents have to date cut six-figure deals with major media portals and signed a handful of clients whose Web-based serials, recurring comedy features and short digital films have drawn one-time downloads in the millions and regular watchers, in some cases, in the tens of thousands. United Talent is hardly the only agency to follow the shift of media and advertising money, and consumers, to the Internet. Agencies like International Creative Management (www.icmtalent.com) one of the world's largest talent and literary agencies, and Endeavor (www.endeavorla.com), representing actors, writers and directors for film, television, and video games frequently bid against United Talent. And the venerable William Morris Agency (www.wma.com) created a digital media division in May, though that is aimed at helping existing clients find new work in the digital world — like a Web-based talk show that stars the comic Tom Green, a familiar television personality of a few years ago. Creative Artists Agency, Hollywood’s dominant talent shop, had a big Internet division at the height of the dot-com boom. But that was long before user-generated content achieved its current volume and impact; the unit has since shut down, and no one at Creative Artists is assigned solely to recruiting Web talent, an agency employee said. United Talent, by contrast, is taking the risk that relatively small deals today will quickly grow in size and scope, and it is banking on the notion that artists surfacing on the Internet may often be quite content to have successful careers that do not make the leap to TV or film. A MySpace profile for United Talent Agency resides at: http://www.myspace.com/unitedtalentagency though most of its content is restricted to private viewers only. For information contact: online@unitedtalent.com. Songwriting Contests Galore!Source: SingerSongwriter.ws Interested in applying your ambition toward a songwriing contest? Then check list of open contests below by clicking on the titled weblink you are interested in: International Songwriting Competition John Lennon Songwriting Contest UniSong International Song Contest Enormous Records Songwriting Contest American Songwriter Lyric Contest Entry Form The Worlds Biggest Book of Songwriting Contests Good Luck! Artist Profile: Oprah WinfreyVIEW OPRAH WINFREY PHOTO FILE AT: DATE OF BIRTH: January 29, 1954 ARTISTIC ACHIEVEMENTS: 2005 -- Their Eyes Were Watching God; in the role of executive producer TRIVIA: Is the first woman in history to own and produce her own talk show. In addition to being a news anchor on WJZ-TV13 in Baltimore Maryland , she was a co-host with Richard Sher (A reporter) on a local talk show on that station. It was called: People are Talking. Her name was intended to be Orpah, but it was misspelled on her birth certificate. Chosen by "People" magazine as one of the 50 Most Beautiful People in the World. [1997]. Given an honorary National Book Award for her "influential contribution to reading and books". [October 1999]. Awarded (lst) 50th anniversary medal by National Book Foundation, NYC, Nov 1999. Her immensely popular TV talk show is a Harpo Production. Harpo is Oprah spelled backwards. Harpo is also the name of a character in The Color Purple (1985) (Oprah's film debut) played by 'Willard E. Pug'. Raised in abject poverty, she received her first pair of shoes in 1959 at age 6. She learned to read at age 2½. In fact, when it was time for her to start kindergarten, she wrote a note to her teacher insisting she should be in first grade. The teacher agreed and after finishing that grade she was then skipped to third grade. HOW TO BE ON THE OPRAH WINFREY SHOW: Harpo Studios Inc. WEBSITE: http://www2.oprah.com/index.jhtmlt myspace profile: http://www.myspace.com/oprahwinfrey_show
TALENT SEARCH: Needing Artists for the Songsalive! Showcases - Sacramento, CaliforniaSource: Songsalive! Songsalive!, the non-profit organization supporting and promoting songwriters, announces showcases at a new venue and "WE ARE BOOKING SINGER-SONGWRITERS!" You don't need to be a Songsalive! member to perform at the Sacramento Showcases
Xbox 360 Integrates With Living Room Entertainment and Windows Live Source: MSN.com Microsoft released its new Xbox 360 this past week, and the company's founder, Bill Gates, said that the product would be more than just an extremely expensive toy that will make him more money in one day than anyone buying it will make in a lifetime. "It will give 35-year-old males still living at home with their parents another rationale for just not having the time to meet the right girl," said Gates. "Hey, I just made $200 million in the time it took me to say that," added the beaming zillionaire. The battle between Xbox 360 and Sony's PlayStation 3 (set to arrive next year) goes beyond gaming and into the heart of the living room. The technology under the hood of Microsoft and Sony's new consoles consists of always-on, broadband-enabled, complete entertainment centers, while the PC remains in the den. "Xbox 360 takes our customers' gaming experience to new levels," Best Buy vp games Jill Hamburger said. Play Xbox 360™ Games; Watch DVD movies and play music CDs; Connect an MP3 player and listen to music, Connect a Digital Camera and view pictures; Listen to music and view digital pictures from your Windows XP-based PC; Manage your family's entertainment choices with Family Settings. Xbox will tie into Windows Live - a new set of Internet software and services designed to put you in control of the information, relationships and interests you care about. It all goes toward creating a medium for spending hours playing the likes of "Halo 2" and "Project Gotham Racing 3." Executives at Microsoft see video games as just the beginning. Xbox 360 is at the center of a strategy that will also eventually tie in elements of Microsoft's new Windows Live (http://www.live.com/) online initiative. A melee erupted among a crowd of shoppers in the rush for the new Xbox 360 video game console at a Wal-Mart Supercenter in northeast Maryland. It took 10 police officers to restore order. A crowd of about 300 people waited as much as 12 hours for the game, considered a must-have item this holiday season, to go on sale at 12:01 a.m. the day of its unveiling. |
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Artist Profile: Jake GyllenhaalVIEW PHOTO FILE AT: DATE OF BIRTH: December 19, 1980 PLACE OF BIRTH: Los Angeles, California, USA ARTISTIC ACHIEVEMENTS: 2006 -- Zodiac; in the role of: Graysmith Education/Apprenticeship: Dropped out of Columbia University after two years (2002). Trivia: Before success as an actor, Jake Gyllenhaal worked as a lifeguard. Son of director Stephen Gyllenhaal and screenwriter Naomi Foner. He was awarded the 2002 London Evening Standard Theate Award for Outstanding Newcomer for his performance in This is Our Youth at the Garrick Theatre in London, England. Was set to play Spiderman in Spider-Man 2 (2004) due to complications with Tobey Maguire. While he was preparing for the role, Maguire was back as Spiderman. WEBSITE: http://www.jakegyllenhaal.com/ Call for Public Domain StoriesSource: Association of Performing Arts Presenters Public Knowledge, Creative Commons and The Center for the Study of the Public Domain are collaborating on a public education campaign that will highlight the struggles of creators with intellectual property law. They are looking for stories from artists, filmmakers, musicians, computer programmers and anyone who has either been hampered by restrictive intellectual property laws or who has benefitted from the availability of art and information in the public domain. Stories will be presented to legislators, press and the general public, through a website, video and other media to demonstrate the problems and successes of copyright, trademarks and patents for the general public. Use this link for more information, or email your story to pk@publicknowledge.org with "Public Domain Stories" in the header. If selected, your story will be presented to legislators, press and the general public through a website, video and other media. Artist Profile: Paris HiltonVIEW PHOTO FILE AT: DATE OF BIRTH: February 17, 1981 PLACE OF BIRTH: New York, New York ARTISTIC ACHIEVEMENTS: 2006 -- Bottom's Up (currently in post-production); in the role of Lisa Mancini EDUCATION/APPRENTICESHIP: Attended high school at the Dwight School in New York, but droped out and eventually earned a GED. TRIVIA: An American heiress of the Hilton Hotel fortune, a socialite, model, singer, and actress. She has been described as a "celebutante," a portmanteau of "celebrity" and "debutante". On the maternal side of her family, Hilton is a niece of two popular child stars of the 1970s, Kim Richards and Kyle Richards, who appeared in the motion picture Escape to Witch Mountain and TV shows like Nanny and the Professor, Little House on the Prairie, and later, ER. By marriage, she also is related to Zsa Zsa Gabor (the Hungarian-born actress who married Paris Hilton's great-grandfather Conrad Hilton) as well as Elizabeth Taylor (the actress's first husband was Paris Hilton's great-uncle, Conrad Nicholson Hilton Jr.). WEBSITE: http://www.simonsays.com/content/destination.cfm?sid=33&pid=498651 myspace profile: http://www.myspace.com/parishilton |
Fuse Seeks Live Audience Participation for IMX ShowSource: FUSE Cable Network IMX is a new daily live music show on television. To be a part of the on-camera audience, show up at the studio by 4:30 pm on weekdays, and be between 14-26 years old. IMX is a fast-paced show featuring the hottest videos and live performances by artists including Linkin Park, 50 Cent, Good Charlotte, Blink 182, Outkast and many more! The studio is street level, located at 11 Penn Plaza on 7th Avenue between 31st and 32nd Streets, so even if there isn't room inside, fans outside are, reportedly, still part of the action, and even get to meet the bands when they come outside. For more info and advance booking, call 212-324-3461 or e-mail: IMXAudience@imx.tv. Check out Fuse's website at www.fuse.tv. myspace profile: http://www.myspace.com/fuseisthebest 'CMT INSIDER' Connects Viewers With Country Music News Plus Hot Topics From the Entertainment WorldSource: PRNewswire NASHVILLE, Tenn., April 2 /PRNewswire/ -- CMT viewers can now get a weekly fix of country music news plus a broader look at the world of popular entertainment including the latest in movies, music, fashion and sports. CMT's new weekly series CMT INSIDER premieres Friday, April 9 at 7:30-8:00 PM, ET/PT* with CMT personality Katie Cook at the helm. Each Friday CMT INSIDER takes a look at the week's hot topics in entertainment including the lifestyles of megastars, legends and breaking country music events. Whatever is making headlines is what CMT INSIDER will tap into -- the noisemakers of the week. CMT, America's No. 1 country music network, carries original programming, specials, and live concerts and events, as well as a mix of videos by established country music artists and new cutting-edge acts, including world premiere exclusive videos. Founded March 6, 1983, CMT, owned and operated by MTV Networks, reaches more than 74.3 million households in the United States. For more information on CMT INSIDER, visit CMT.com at: http://www.cmt.com/shows/dyn/cmt_insider/series.jhtml Artist Profile: Lindsay LohanVIEW PHOTO FILE AT: DATE OF BIRTH: July 2, 1986 PLACE OF BIRTH: New York, New York EDUCATION/APPRENTICESHIP: Laurel Springs School. Attended Cold Spring Harbor Jr./Sr. High School on Long Island for several years following her role in The Parent Trap (1998). Attended Sanford H. Calhoun High School for only a few months before resuming her acting career. TRIVIA: Lohan began her career at age three as a Ford model, and also made appearances in over sixty television commercials, including spots for The Gap, Pizza Hut, Wendy's, and Jello (opposite Bill Cosby). An acting career was launched in 1996 as the third actress for Ali Fowler in the television drama "Another World" (1964). Lohan's first feature film, The Parent Trap (1998). After signing a three-movie contract with Disney, she returned to the small screen to star in the made-for-TV movies Life-Size (2000) (TV) (opposite Tyra Banks) and Get a Clue (2002) (TV). She also appeared as Rose in the pilot episode of the short-lived comedy series "Bette" (2000), which starred Bette Midler. Her music career was launched when Estefan Enterprises made a five-album production deal with her in September 2002. In her spare time, Lohan enjoys swimming, basketball, shopping, singing, reading, writing, gymnastics, collecting Beanie Babies, roller-blading, and playing with her siblings Aliana, Dakota and Michael Lohan. Her mother is Dina Lohan, a former Radio City "Rockette" and Wall Street Analyst. She currently helps manage her daughter's career. WEBSITE: http://www.llrocks.com/ |
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