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LEGROS CULTURAL ARTS SEEKS AFRICAN AMERICAN AND ASIAN STAGE ACTORS, NEW YORK

Seeking African American and Asian actors for upcoming stage productions. Please submit headshot and resumes to legrosculturalarts@hotmail.com or via snail mail P.O. Box 333 New York, New York 10116 Rehearsals begin immediately and performances are in April May and July. Paid Performances Non-Union.

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CASTING FOR NEW YORK UNIVERSITY SHORT FILM, THE THRILL, NEW YORK

Casting for the New York University short film “The Thrill.” Written and directed by: Perry Pang. Produced by: Perry Pang and David Raboy. Logline: Sometimes you just have to think outside the box. Synopsis: On a typical offbeat East Village night, Henry breaks the key to his apartment in the lock. To his luck the neighbor above, Gini, who is suffering from a severe artist block, brings Henry up to her studio apartment inviting him with an entirely different agenda of her own. Shoot dates: April 17 - April 18, 2010 in Manhattan. Format: HD. Compensation: Food/travel, copy of the film. SEEKING: GINI: 25 - 30 years old, piercing eyes to play confident Bohemian artist who suffers from a creative block and finds inspiration in her unassuming neighbor Henry. (Caucasian). HENRY: 20-25-years old, baby face to play neurotic, anal-retentive accountant who is new and unaccustomed to living in the eccentric East Village. (Middle Eastern/Brown, Caucasian). Contact: Perry Pang at pp844@nyu.edu, headshot required.

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CASTING FOR NEW YORK UNIVERSITY FILM, DESERT HOPES, NEW YORK

Casting for the New York University film “Desert Hopes.” Starring role. All unions are welcome. A copy of the film will be provided promptly. Learn more about the film at its website - www.IamMichaelPatten.com. The film will shoot on March 27, 28th. Project Synopsis: Roko struggles to help a newborn litter of rabbits while the century’s New Year’s Eve countdowns flicker in the background. When his efforts turn futile, Roko retreats into the dream of returning to a timeless world. SEEKING: Roko is a lonely man. Earthy features. A time-worn face. Ethnicities - Black, Indian, Middle Eastern, South American. Ages: 50-70. Please send headshot and resume to Michael at mnp235@nyu.edu. Thank you!

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OPEN CALL FOR DANCERS, WEST SIDE STORY, NEW YORK

Open auditions for dancers are being held for the national tour of West Side Story. Production Current minimum weekly salary: $1,605. Producers: Kevin McCollum, James Nederlander, Jr. and Jeffrey Seller. Music: Leonard Bernstein. Lyrics: Stephen Sondheim. Concept: Jerome Robbins. Book/Stage Director: Arthur Laurents. Jerome Robbins’s choreography recreated by Joey McKneely. Musical Supervisor: Patrick Vaccariello. General Manager: Charlotte Wilcox. Casting: SH Entertainment. First tour rehearsal (NYC): August 23, 2010. Travel to Detroit MI: September 19. First preview: October 1.
SEEKING: The Sharks: Characters are young, Puerto Rican males. Seeking actor/dancer/singers. Must be trained in ballet and jazz dancing. Fluency in Spanish is a must. Ensemble. Shark Girls: Characters are young, Puerto Rican females. Seeking actor/dancers who sing very well. Must be trained in ballet and jazz dancing. Fluency in Spanish is a must. Ensemble. The Jets: Characters are young, Caucasian males. Seeking actor/dancers who also sing well. Must be trained in ballet and jazz dancing. Included in the gang is one young female tomboy (Anybody’s – who must be a very strong soprano as she sings “Somewhere” in the ballet) and Baby John, who must look younger than all the other Jets. Ensemble (Anybody’s and Baby John are principals). Jet Girls: Characters are young, Caucasian females. Fierce. Seeking actor/dancers who also sing well. Must be trained in ballet and jazz dancing.
First open auditions (Equity/non) – Sharks/Shark Girls: Wednesday, March 17, 2010, Pearl Studios NYC. 500 Eighth Avenue, 12th Floor. Times: 10 am – Female dancers (Shark Girls). 2 pm – Male dancers (Sharks). Second open auditions (Equity/non) – Jets/Jet Girls: Wednesday, March 24, 2010, Chelsea Studios, 151 West 26th Street, 5th Floor. Times: 10 am – Male dancers (and females for Anybody’s) (Jets). 2 pm – Female dancers (Jet Girls). The producer will run all aspects of these calls. Equity audition procedures will not be in effect, and no Equity Monitor will be provided. Please be warmed up and ready to dance when your call begins. Jets: Jazz sneakers and knee pads. Sharks: Jazz sneakers. Jet and Shark Girls: Heels. Some may be asked to stay and sing after all have danced. Please prepare a traditional musical theatre song. Bring sheet music; accompanist provided. Please bring a picture and resume, stapled together.

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GROWING STAGE HOLDS OPEN CALL AUDITIONS FOR, PETER AND THE WOLF, NEW JERSEY

The Growing Stage of Netcong, NJ, is holding an open call (Equity/non) for Peter and the Wolf. Equity TYA. Executive Director/Stage Dierctor: Stephen L. Fredericks. Musical Director: Laura Petrie. Book: Allison Gregory. Music: Hummie Mann. Based on the original story and music by Sergi Prokofiev. Rehearsal schedules are generally two or three evenings during the week, and a weekend afternoon. Runs: April 17 - May 23, with special premiere performance on Friday, April 16 at 7:30 pm and all remaining performances on Saturdays and Sundays at 4 pm. There is also the possibility of weekday school performances as well. Synopsis: Peter and his grandfather live in a house by a lush meadow and sparkling pond, overlooked by a sturdy tree and high stone wall. Grandfather warns Peter to stay out of the meadow because a wolf is on the prowl. But what little boy can resist playing outside on a beautiful day?
SEEKING: There will be four roles available for AEA artists, and one AEA/ASM out of all roles available. All cast members are expected for all performances, with no exception since the company does not cast understudies. Performers of color, seniors, women and performers with disabilities are encouraged to attend. For additional information please call 973-347- 4946 or e-mail exdir@growingstage.com.
Open Auditions (Equity/non). Tuesday, March 9, 2010 at Growing Stage Historic Palace Theatre, 7 PM — 9 PM, 7 Ledgewood Avenue, Route 183, Netcong, NJ. No appointment necessary. Prepare 16 bars only of a song. Bring printed sheet music; accompanist provided. Bring picture and resume, stapled together.

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NIGHT MODE ENTERTAINMENT SEEKS SINGERS, DANCERS, ACTORS FOR, ANNIE - MINUS THE ORPHANS, NEW YORK

Night Mode Entertainment is casting a non-union stage production of Annie - Minus the Orphans. This version of the popular stage play involves a plot to deceive Oliver Warbucks. Possible pay based on box office sales. Excellent exposure as a short film version of this play is currently in production. Possibility of adding this performance to DVD / press release package. Rehearsal dates: TBD. Performance date: April 17th.
SEEKING: Oliver Warbucks - Wealthy handsome shrewd shipping tycoon. Drake - The Butler. Choreographer & Dancers - Ballerinas. Singers.
For consideration, please e-mail headshot and resume to: nightmodenme@gmail.com. Actors, please prepare 1 - 2 minute contemporary monologue. Dancers, please prepare a 1 - 2 minute ballet performance. Singers - please come prepared to sing any song from the play itself.

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AUDITIONS BY APPOINTMENT FOR NYFA STUDENT FILM, DEFINITIVE, NEW YORK

Casting for the New York Film Academy Film “Definitive.” Non-Union Directed Scene (In-Class Only). Shooting in digital, March 18th and Late June to early July in New York. Copy and lunch provided. Writer: Aristides Bionat. Faculty Advisor: Bryan Nortan. Director: Aristides Bionat. Electronic Submissions Only. Synopsis: Chris, a high school student, gets chased down by Bones, a high school bully, and gets beat up.
SEEKING: Chris: Lead. Male. 14-16. Chris is a small and frail looking student who deals with things in the most logical way he can perceive. When he needs to get something done he plans out every step and knows exactly how to execute his plans without fail. Bones: Recurring. Male. 17-19. Bones is like a boulder coming down a hill. Large, loud, unstoppable, and dumb as a rock. He uses force to get what he wants, not because it’s the only way he knows how, but it’s the most fun way. He is the local bully and anyone he sees should bend before him without question, otherwise they are subject to a beating by him. Humerus: Recurring. Male. 15-17. Humerus, nicknamed Huey, is the eyes and ears to Bone's three man militia. He spots people and things of interest for Bones as well as keeps him in the know of who and what those things are. If there's something worth knowing to Bones, Huey probably told it to him. Murphy: Recurring. MALE. 15-19. Femur, known as Murphy, is the two in Bone's one-two punch. Murphy knows exactly how Bones works and serves him like a lesser dog serves the Alpha male. None too smart but very loyal, Murphy will act out his duties without Bones ever having to bark a command.
Auditions will be held by appointment on March 12th, March 13th, March 14th. Please submit to Axbionat@gmail.com by March 10.

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YANGTZE REPERTORY THEATRE HOLDS OPEN AUDITIONS FOR, LAUGHING IN THE WIND, NEW YORK

Yangtze Repertory Theatre is holding open auditions for Laughing in the Wind. Laughing in the Wind, a cautionary tale that exposes the tragic consequences of ruthless power struggles, is based on one of the best-known martial arts novels throughout the Chinese-speaking world, by Jin Yong, the most popular writer of the genre. The production consists of 26 characters. We are looking to cast professional Actors of all ethnicity, age between 16 – 60, with backgrounds/training in Dance or Martial Arts to fill all 26 characters. Some actors will play multiple roles. Rehearsal: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday evenings (5:30 - 9:30 pm) starting on Feb. 28 through April 25, 2010. Performances: 16 performances starting on Friday, April 30 through Sunday, May 23, 2010, mainly on Thursday through Sunday, with an additional show on Wednesday, May 19. Review each week in the evening before the show reopens. Compensation: $300 Stipend provided at the end of the Production, and 4 complimentary tickets to any of the shows. This is a Non-Equity production; however all cast & crew will be covered by the Volunteer Insurance. The production will be bi- or multi-lingual. For more information regarding the theatre company, please visit: http://yangtze-rep-theatre.org; Email: joannawychan@juno.com. SEEKING: Master Autonomy – Male, Age Range 30 – 60. Head of the Blue Clan of the sacred Mountain Hua. Although he known for his cultured and refined manner, he is actually a narrow-minded, selfish and power-hungry hypocrite. Mistress Autonomy – Female, Age Range 30 – 60. Master Autonomy's Wife. A devoted wife and mother, upright and honest. Coral – Female, Age Range 16 – 20s. Master Autonomy’s Daughter. She is Little Fox's childhood playmate and is initially his love interest. She marries Ping later as she feels that his gentlemanly personality resembles that of her father's. Little Fox – Male, Age range 18-30s. The scruffy, happy-go-lucky protagonist of the story. He is raised as an orphan and becomes the number one disciple at the Blue Clan of the sacred Mountain Hua. Ping – Male, Age range 16 - 30s. An ambitious young man who joins the Blue Clan. Master Cool – Male, middle-aged. One of the protagonists in the play. Calculated but well-controlled. Master Liberty – Male, middle-aged. Former Head of the Sun Moon Cult. He instills fear and panic into the hearts of many, including his own followers. Ying Ying – Female, Age Range 16 -20s. Daughter of Master Liberty. She later becomes Little Fox’s love interest. Beautiful and intelligent, she’s highly regarded in the Sun Moon Cult. Master Qu – A respected elderly member of the Sun Moon Cult. A musician and artist. Little Smokey – Female, Age Range 13 – 20. Master Qu's granddaughter. Other Principle and Supporting - Age range between 16 – 60. Dance or Martial Arts background a must. Feb. 24 and 25, 2010 from 6 – 8:30 PM, Just come on one of these days, and sign in when you arrived at the location. We are only seeing Non-Equity Actors. Location: Transfiguration Church in Chinatown, Manhattan. Transfiguration Church lunchroom (right next to the auditorium) at 29 Mott Street in the heart of Chinatown, entering from the side door on Moscos Street. (The first door on your right when you walk down the gentle slope of Moscos Street. Over the door, you’ll see the sign that says: Transfiguration Church.) Audition Preparation: 1. A 1 - 2 minute contemporary monologue. 2. Martial Art or Dance Routine to showcase the talent’s experience and flexibility. (There will be no CD player on location. If preparing a dance routine, feel free to use ipod/walkman). 3. If auditioning for the role of “Little Smokey,” please prepare to sing a 16 bars song (a capella, no need to bring sheet music as there will be no accompanist provided) Note: "Little Smokey" is the only non-fighting character, but will be required to learn a Chinese Dance Routine in the show. 4. A hardcopy Headshot & Resume.

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AUDITIONS BY APPOINTMENT FOR NYU STUDENT SHORT ABOUT A SOCIAL MISFIT, NEW YORK

Casting for the New York University short film “A New Light.” Shooting for two days. Starts Mar. 27 in New York City. Director: Jason Fournet. Synopsis: A young misfit is sent to a successful Wall Street investor's home to collect money that is owed to a local hustler. This is a student film for a class requirement at NYU's Tisch School of the Arts. It will run approximately 5 mins and may potentially be sent to film festivals. This a simple, one location, two day shoot with a small crew of 8. We are passionate and eager film students who conduct professional, yet fun working environments. Compensation includes meals and transportation. A copy of the film will be provided no later than two months after the final day of shooting. SEEKING: Mr. Stone, 31-40, is a successful and arrogant Wall Street investor. Despite his bitter attitude and selfish mentality he is a highly intelligent and accomplished man. The film takes place in his beautiful loft as he deals with a young man who he believes is there to sell him drugs. The man is in fact there to collect money that Mr. Stone owes to a local hustler. However, Mr. Stone sees the inexperience in the boy and decides he doesn't believe find it necessary to pay now. He continues to torment and tease the young man mainly for his own personal amusement. George, 25-30, is a young social misfit with good intentions but poor execution. He works for a local hustler as his job entails collecting money from various people who owe the hustler. George is relatively new at this work and is lacking confidence as Mr. Stone, the man he is collecting from, doesn't take him seriously at all. This is a source of frustration and tension. Important: These are NOT open auditions. Please contact me in order to schedule an audition time (email: jcf351@nyu.edu). The available audition times are from 10 am to 2 pm on 02/27 and from 2 pm to 6pm on 03/01.

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GALLERY PLAYERS CASTING VARIED ROLES FOR, CITY OF ANGELS, BROOKLYN

The Gallery Players, Brooklyn, NY, is holding open auditions (Equity/non) for City of Angels. Equity Showcase, approval pending.Producer: Becca Goland-Van Ryn. Director: Trey Compton. Book: Larry Gelbart. Lyrics: David Zippel. Music: Cy Coleman. 1st rehearsal: March 27, 2010, for 5 weeks (evenings and weekends). Runs: May 1-23, 16 performances, Thursday thru Sunday. Callbacks on March 7 and March 9. All rehearsals and performances take place at The Gallery Players 199 14th St. Brooklyn, NY (Park Slope). For more information about The Gallery Players please visit: www.galleryplayers.com; email: designstaff@galleryplayers.com. Synopsis: With the exceptions of Stine and Stone, everyone in City of Angels doubles in both worlds; one being Stone’s sleek black and white world from a detective novel/film noir movie that Stine is writing, the second being a colored world where Stine is getting his novel made into a movie. Both worlds are located in 1940s Los Angeles. Unless otherwise noted, the real life characters will be listed first and the movie characters second. SEEKING: Stine: Male, 25-40. Strong Bari-tenor. A successful New York fiction writer in the process of adapting his novel for the screen. Extremely intelligent and ambitious, but easily tempted. Stone: Male, 30-45. Baritone. Stine’s protagonist in his novel and his alter ego. A private eye detective and ex-cop whose hard shelled grittiness is matched by a sex appeal and deep sensitivity. Must have some hand-to-hand combat training. A Humphrey Bogart type. Gabby/Bobbi: Female, 25-40. Alto with belt. Gabby is Stine’s wife. She is sharp, confident and independent although constantly hurt. Bobbi is Stone’s soul mate and ex-wife who starts as a nightclub singer and ends up as a prostitute. Looking for a Vivien Leigh or Mary Astor type. Donna/Oolie: Female, 20-35. Mezzo with strong belt. Donna is Buddy’s secretary and Oolie is Stone’s secretary. Both are brassy, hard working women who are constantly taken advantage of by the men they work for. A Martha Raye or Eve Arden type. Buddy Fidler/Irwin S. Irving: Male, 30-60. Baritone. Buddy is a mega-movie producer/director ala David O. Selznick. Irwin is a womanizing movie mogul. Both men are more concerned with money and product before integrity and art. Carla/Alaura Kingsley: Female, 30-40. Mezzo. Carla is Buddy’s glamorous movie star wife and Alaura is a femme fatale and the wife of the older millionaire, Luther Kingsley. She exudes mystery, class, and sex. A Lana Turner type. Avril Raines/Mallory Kingsley: Female, 18-25. Mezzo with strong belt. Avril is a Hollywood starlet whose looks far exceed her intelligence. Mallory is the seductive and impetuous daughter of Luther Kingsley and step-daughter of Alaura. Looking for an Ann Margret or Grace Kelly type. Pancho Vargas/Lt. Munoz: Male, 30-45. Bari-tenor. Vargas is a popular Latin actor ala Fernando Lamas who ends up playing Munoz in the film. Munoz is a police lieutenant and ex partner of Stone’s. Must be a good mover. Jimmy Powers/Peter Kingsley: Male, 20-40. Tenor. Jimmy Powers is a crooner/matinee idol. A young Mel Torme or Perry Como. Peter Kingsley is the charming, yuppie son of Luther Kingsley and step-son of Alaura. Looking for a strong singer. Werner Krieger/ Luther Kingsley/ Gaines: Male, 50-70. Any vocal type. Werner is an older actor who ends up playing Luther in the film. Luther is a wealthy industrialist in the process of dying. Gaines is a police commissioner.Angel City 4: Four dynamic singer/mover/actors who are experienced in tight jazz harmonies ala The Manhattan Transfer. They act as narrators, characters in both worlds, and their own four part singing group: 2 men, 2 women – Soprano and Alto: The two women will also play all of the other female parts: Margaret, Margie, Bootsie, Anna, Employees on Set, Club Patrons, Party Guests, etc. Tenor and Bass: The two men also play many other roles including: Mahoney, Yamato, Gilbert, Shoeshine Boy, Employees on Set, Club Patrons, Party Guests, etc. Male Ensemble Member 1: Any age. Tenor. Looking for a shorter actor who can move well to play many character roles including: Sonny, Del DaCosta, Pasco, Gene, Hospital Orderly, Butler, Man with Camera, Club Patron, etc. Must have some hand-to-hand combat training. Male Ensemble Member 2: Any Age. Baritone. Looking for a bigger actor (either in weight, height or both) to play many character roles including: Big Six, Dr. Mandril, Hospital Orderly, Man in Phone Booth, Studio Engineer, Guard, Club Patron, Party Guest, etc. Must have some hand-to-hand combat training. Wednesday, March 3, 2010 and Thursday, March 4, 2010, 7 pm — 9 pm each day. Sign up begins 6:30 pm each day. Gallery Players, 199 14th Street, Brooklyn, NY. Equity audition procedures are not in effect. No Equity monitor provided. Producer runs all aspects of the audition. AEA members receive priority. Please prepare 16 bars of a jazz standard or a musical theater song in the style of the show. Bring sheet music in the correct key, no lead sheets. An accompanist will be provided. Bring picture and resume, stapled together.

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YOUNG ACTORS SOUGHT FOR NYU STUDENT FILM, NEW YORK

Casting for the New York University Tisch School of the Arts film “Zac & Lia.” SAG Student Film Agreement pending. HD digital. Shoot will take place on March 27 - 28 in New York City. Producer: Sara Blechman, Tessa Treanor. Writer: Sara Blechman. Faculty Advisor: Robby Benson. Director: Sara Blechman. Description: This is an 8-minute, HD digital film for a New York University class. Synopsis: On an ordinary night, Lia is stuck at home with her younger brother Zac. The siblings are used to being on their own: Mom is away on yet another business trip, and Dad is out of the picture. Zac and Lia exist in their own isolated worlds: Lia reheats leftovers and flips through crappy TV shows while Zac loses himself in online videos. Tonight, however, the routine is broken when a small crisis brings Zac and Lia together. Copy, credit, meals, transportation, per diem. SEEKING: Lia: Lead. Female. 17-19. A young woman about to enter college. She is forced to balance her family responsibilities and her desire to control her own life. She faces the challenges of looking out for her younger brother Zac. Lia struggles with being the “head of the household.” Zac: Lead. Male. 10-12. Lia’s younger brother. His parents’ recent divorce has impacted him greatly, but he tries to act like he’s not a little kid anymore. He looks up to Lia as a role model, but pretends he doesn’t need her. Seeking child actor (boy, 10-12). Please send resume and headshot to sgbfilms@gmail.com by February 28.

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CASTING SET FOR NYU STUDENT FILM, RESTLESS, NEW YORK

Casting for the New York University student film “Restless.” The shoot dates are either 3/13-14, or 3/20-21. This is a non-union student film, but SAG and AFTRA are welcome. There is no pay, but credit, copy, meals, and transportation will be provided. Synopsis: Angelica appears to be living a fantasy life in New York City amongst a sophisticated, cultured group of recent college graduates in their early 20's. However, she feels the existential loneliness inherent in her existence. She feels detached from others, unable to genuinely connect with the men she dates and sleeps with. But at the same time she realizes that she can't live without companionship. While searching for meaning in her life, and confronting her mortality, Angelica is ultimately searching for love. SEEKING: Lead Female- Angelica (18-25) Angelica is attractive, slim, and looks very young, although she is technically in her early 20's. She is intelligent and cultured, fashionable and social. She is pensive, observant and sensitive to her environment. She is anxious, lonely, and disappointed with life and those around her. However, her humor and passion enable her to carry on. Supporting Male- Stephen (18-25) Stephen is average to tall in height. He is handsome, slim, and fashionable. He is charming, arrogant, aloof, and distant. He is insecure, yet his pride prevents others from accessing him. Please email resume and headshot to Jessica at: sheehy.jessica@gmail.com.

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OPEN AUDITIONS FOR, PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT, THE MUSICIAL, TORONTO/NEW YORK

Open Auditions (Equity/non) are being held for the Toronto/Broadway run of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, Production Contract $1,605 week minimum. Producers: Back Row Productions, Specific Films, Rafford Films, Nederlander Productions, Inc., Terri and Timothy Childs in association with MGM On Stage—Darcie Denkert and Dean Stolber. Executive Producer: NAMCO/Alecia Parker. Book: Stephan Elliott and Allan Scott. Director: Simon Phillips. Originally Choreographed in Australia by Ross Coleman. Music Supervisor: Stephen “Spud” Murphy. General Manager: NAMCO/BJ Holt. Casting: Telsey + Company. First rehearsal (Toronto run): Late August 2010, in NYC. 1st preview in Toronto: October 12, 2010 at Princess of Wales Theatre. Twelve-week Toronto engagement. Broadway Opening Night: March 6, 2011 at a Broadway house TBA. Note 1: Actors of all ethnicities are welcome to attend. Note 2: Based on the Oscar-winning movie The Adventures of Priscilla Queen of the Desert, the musical tells the funny and moving story of three drag performers who set off from Sydney across the Australian desert in a battered, old tour bus, christened Priscilla. The show contains over 20 classic pop and disco hits such as “I Will Survive” and “I Love the Nightlife”. SEEKING: Drag Artistes: Males, 20s – 40s. Fabulous drag queens with prior drag experience. Great comic hosting ability, live singing voice, and movement ability. The ability to perform a convincing Tina Turner routine is a plus. Ensemble. Friday, February 19, 2010, 11 am — Auditions begin. Pearl Studios, 500 Eighth Avenue, 12th Floor, NYC. Equity audition procedures are not in effect. No Equity monitor provided. Producer runs all aspects of the audition. Prepare a brief pop song or disco song. Bring sheet music for your song; a piano accompanist will be provided. Bring picture and resume, stapled together. You will be required to audition in full costume and make-up. Changing facilities will be provided. You may be asked to return to dance in heels that afternoon.

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CURIOUS FROG THEATRE COMPANY HOLDING AUDITIONS BY APPOINTMENT FOR GENET'S, THE MAIDS, NEW YORK

Curious Frog Theatre Company is holding auditions for The Maids by Genet, with multicultural, nontraditional casting, performance in unconventional, site-specific location TBD. Rehearsals will be week nights and weekends in various locations in Brooklyn, Astoria and Manhattan, starting second week of March. Small stipend paid. Curious Frog's mission is to present new, modern and classical works with the goal of showing a new, multicultural perspective through non-traditional casting that does not hinder a work but rather enhances the work in an innovative manner and fosters fresh perceptions. Assistant Director also sought. www.curiousfrog.org SEEKING: 2 females for the roles of the maids, and a female OR male for the role of the madame. Auditions will take place in Manhattan Feb 20, callback Feb 27. Please send cover letter detailing familiarity/experience with the language, headshot and resume to renee@curiousfrog.org

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NYU TISCH SCHOOL FILLING ROLES FOR SAG STUDENT SHORT FIL;M, 50/50, NEW YORK

Casting for the New York University Tisch School of the Arts film “50/50.” SAG Student Film Agreement pending. 16mm color film. Shooting begins end of March in Brooklyn, NY. Producer: Andrei Lieders. Writer: Andrei Lieders. Faculty Advisor: Zipora Trope. Director: Andrei Lieders. Description: This is an 8-minute, 16mm color film for a New York University class. My previous project at school was showcased in a festival at NYU. For this project, plan on a two day shoot over the course of a weekend towards the end of March. Synopsis: This is the story about two kids planning a robbery. Alonzo waits outside while Malcolm goes in to rob the bodega. We follow Alonzo as he waits outside. Slowly, his conscience and fears begin to take over. Copy, credit, meals, transportation, per diem. SEEKING: Alonzo - Lead. Male. 16-18. Alonzo is the main character of the story. He's younger than his friend, a bit shy, and he's very nervous about this robbery. Actor must be able to beatbox decently for the opening freestyle scene with his friend Malcolm. Actor must be 18 plus to play younger. Malcolm - Lead. Male. 16-20. Malcolm is the dominant type. He bosses his friends around and he's always the one suggesting things to do. He seems to be in charge of the robbery operation. Actor must be able to rap for the beginning freestyle scene with Alonzo. Actor must be 18 plus to play younger. Tiffany - Lead. Female.18-25. This is Alonzo's friend that comes to visit him while he's outside waiting for Malcolm. She is a bit older than Alonzo and she's very attracted to him. She is very attractive and acts as a temptress. Officer Rivieri - Supporting. Male. 30-45. Caucasian. This is the police officer that waits outside the bodega with Alonzo and keeps a watchful eye on Alonzo. Rivieri is a big man, a bit overweight, and his face looks worn. He menacing glares frighten Alonzo. This is a non-speaking role. Please send resume and headshot to al2504@nyu.edu by March 31.

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MARTIAL ARTS OR DANCE BACKGROUND SOUGHT FOR THEATER PRODUCTION, LAUGHING IN THE WIND, NEW YORK

Non-Equity auditions are being held for “Laughing in the Wind,” a cautionary tale that exposes the tragic consequences of ruthless power struggles, is based on one of the best known martial arts novels throughout the Chinese-speaking world, by Jin Yong, The most popular writer of the genre. The production consists of 26 characters. We are looking to cast professional Actors of all ethnicity, age between 16 – 60, with backgrounds/training in Dance or Martial Arts to fill all 26 characters. Some actors will play multiple roles. The production will be bi- or multi-lingual. Performances: 16 performances starting on Friday, April 30th through Sunday, May 23, 2010, mainly on Thursday through Sunday, with an additional show on Wednesday, May 19. Rehearsal: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday evenings (5:30 - 9:30 pm) starting on Feb. 28 through April 25, 2010. Compensation: $300 Stipend provided at the end of the Production, and 4 complimentary tickets to any of the shows. SEEKING: Non-Equity Actors: Master Autonomy – Male, Age Range 30 – 60. Head of the Blue Clan of the sacred Mountain Hua. Although he known for his cultured and refined manner, he is actually a narrow-minded, selfish and power-hungry hypocrite. Mistress Autonomy – Female, Age Range 30 – 60. Master Autonomy’s Wife. A devoted wife and mother, upright and honest. Coral – Female, Age Range 16 – 20s. Master Autonomy’s Daughter. She is Little Fox’s childhood playmate and is initially his love interest. She marries Ping later as she feels that his gentlemanly personality resembles that of her father's. Little Fox – Male, Age range 18-30s. The scruffy, happy-go-lucky protagonist of the story. He is raised as an orphan and becomes the number one disciple at the Blue Clan of the sacred Mountain Hua. Ping – Male, Age range 16 -30s. An ambitious young man who joins the Blue Clan. Master Cool – Male, middle-aged. One of the protagonists in the play. Calculated but well-controlled. Master Liberty – Male, middle-aged. Former Head of the Sun Moon Cult. He instills fear and panic into the hearts of many, including his own followers. Ying Ying – Female, Age Range 16 -20s. Daughter of Master Liberty. She later becomes Little Fox’s love interest. Beautiful and intelligent, she’s highly regarded in the Sun Moon Cult. Master Qu – A respected elderly member of the Sun Moon Cult. A musician and artist. Little Smokey – Female, Age Range 13 – 20. Master Qu’s granddaughter. Other Principle and Supporting - Age range between 16 – 60. Dance or Martial Arts background a must. Auditions by appointment: February 17, 18, 21, & 22, 2010 from 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm. Please only submit if you have martial arts / dance background, and able to commit to the rehearsal & performance schedule. If you have previously submitted to this casting, you do not need to re-submit. Send Headshot/Resume to: wccasting@gmail.com

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BRITISH ACCENTS FOR SHERMAN PLAYTHOUSE PRODUCTION SET IN SAN SALVATORE, ENCHANTED APRIL, CONNECTICUT

The Sherman Playhouse, 5 Route 39 North (the intersection of Route 37 and 39), Sherman, Conn. Auditions will consist of readings from the script. No appointments are necessary. All roles are available and both professionals and amateurs are welcome. Please note: English accents are a must, and one female character must have a convincing Italian accent. For more information, character breakdowns, and directions, visit www.theshermanplayhouse.org; information@theshermanplayhouse.org or contact director Susan Abrams at 860-294-1643. Auditions take place, Monday, February 15 and Tuesday, February 16, from 7-9 pm. SEEKING: three men, ages 30 to 50, and five women, ages 25 to 70. The Sherman Playhouse is holding auditions for their production of Enchanted April. Producer: Matthew Barber. Director: Susan Abrams. Author: Elizabeth von Arnim. Rehearsals begin March 1 with performances running from April 23 to May 15 on Fridays and Saturdays, as well as Sunday, May 2. Set in 1922, Enchanted April delightfully brings together four uniquely different women escaping harsh, rainy, war-scarred London to the warm sun and blooming wisteria of the Italian countryside. Leaving husbands and societal obligations behind, the desperate Hampstead housewives Lotty and Rose, severe Mrs. Graves, and seductive Lady Caroline, along with some unexpected guests, learn to appreciate each other while rediscovering how to laugh and love under the Italian sun.

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CASTING FOR SHORT FILM, ANNIE - MINUS THE ORPHANS, NEW YORK

Casting for the short film Annie - Minus the Orphans. Director/Producer: Marvalee Peart. Shoot dates: 3/27 - 3/28 and 4/3 - 4/4. Thirty-minute Short Film/4-Day Film Shoot (non-union), with possibility of a one-day stage production. As this is a low budget production, there is no $$ compensation. Lunch provided plus screen credit. There is a possibility that each of the four cast members may receive 25% of net proceeds from live stage production. Seeking: Ms. Hannigan - 30's / 40's - great comedic timing / fiesty lady from the 1920's. Ms. Farrell - 30's - very sophisticated beauty from the 1920's. Rooster - late 20's / early 30's - street smart / rugged young man from the 1920's. Lily St. Regis - Mid / Late 20's Former pouty show girl / sexy flapper from the roaring 20's. Friday, Feb 5th, 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm, The Producers' Club, 358 W 44th Street, New York, NY 10036, Studio: #3.

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BOE ENSEMBLE IN INAUGURAL SEASON WITH SEVEN NEW PLAYS HAS OPEN CALL, BROOKLYN

BQE Ensemble Theater, a new Williamsburg Theater to open September 2010, is currently accepting headshots/resumes for inaugural season of seven new plays. The BQE Ensemble will pay all actors for performances (rates will vary) but all actors will be paid. SEEKING: M & F Actors (Adult and young adult). ALSO accepting children ages 7 to 16. All ages and types will be accepted for initial casting file. Casting sessions for season will begin in February. Actors cast in any of the plays of the inaugural season will be invited (not obligated) to participate in the Media Campaign promoting this brand new Williamsburg, Brooklyn theater. Please submit headshots and resumes to: bqensembletheater@gmail.com.

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CASTING STAGE PLAY ABOUT SMALL TOWN USA, ALL MY SONS, NEW YORK

Recently on Broadway with a star-studded cast, All My Sons by Arthur Miller is set in a seemingly idyllic small town in Middle America just after World War II. Behind the picket fence is a family struggling with the havoc caused by war, greed and deception. The Keller's have lost a son to war. Mrs. Keller refuses to accept his death. The other son is having a love affair with his brother's girlfriend. Mr. Keller was sent to prison for selling defective airplane parts, but was set free even though his partner, the girlfriend's father, stayed locked up. Like the wind that destroys an apple tree in the Keller's front yard, the secrets that Miller's characters keep destroy the bonds between family and friends. The storm that opens the play is only a sprinkle compared to the storm that is unleashed when the truth is told. SEEKING: Joe Keller 50s-Middle aged and prosperous, a family man whose world does not extend beyond the borders of his front yard or the gate around his factory. Kate Keller 50s-Though she has a successful husband and a loving son, Mother cannot abandon the memory of her other son, who was lost in the war. Chris Keller early 30s-Returning from the war as a hero, Chris found the day-to-day provincialism of his old life stifling. But Chris is a family man, and he is devoted to his parents. Ann Deever late 20s-The beautiful Ann has not become attached to a new man since her beau Larry died in the war. Ann is mired in the past, though she has not been waiting for Larry to return. Rather, she has waited for his brother Chris to step forward and take Larry's place in her heart. She is an honest, down-to-earth girl, and she is emboldened by the strength of certain of her convictions. George Deever 30s- newly convinced of his father's innocence, he is here to rescue his sister from entering the family of the man he believes is actually guilty. Dr. Jim Bayliss 30s-40s- The neighborhood doctor, Jim is a good man who believes in the duty of one man to help another, but he at the same time acknowledges a man's responsibility to his family. Sue Bayliss 30s-40s- Jim's wife Sue put her husband through medical school, and she expects more than gratitude in return. Frank Lubey 30s-A simple neighbor, Frank has an interest in astrology. Lydia Lubey 20s-30s- Now married to Frank, Lydia is a former sweetheart of George's. Bert 8-11-is a neighborhood boy who plays cop-and-robber games with Joe Keller. Auditions: Monday February 8, 2010 at 7:30 pm and Tuesday February 9, 2010 at 7:30 pm. Center Stage Community Playhouse, Foster Hall, 2474 Westchester Ave . Bronx, NY 10461. (Located 1 block north of the Zerega Ave Stop on the 6 Subway line). No Monologues. Sides Provided. Please bring Headshot & Resume. Questions: 718-823-6434

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ISLAND MEDIA WITH TROMBETTA CASTING FOR FEATURE, WHAT ARE FRIENDS FOR, STATEN ISLAND

Island Media in Association with Trombetta Productions is casting for the film “What Are Friends For,” shooting on Staten Island in the coming months. The film revolves around the return of a 25 year old army vet back to his old neighborhood to meet up with his best friends from high school. One friend is caught up in the wrong things and the other is with the army vets old high school crush. Shooting in either March or April. Non-Union. No Pay. SEEKING: Sean (Supporting) (21-26) Sean is a good man, and a hard worker, his character will be loved by the audience as he gives out the comic relief until his coming into a coma, he does have the final say in the movie though when he finds out his fiancé is now sleeping with his best friend as he awakes from the month long coma. Jack (21-26) Jacks a good guy but who falls into the wrong thing, when he gets to greedy with the mobs money he intends to take what he's got and split, but obviously he goes out one night with Sean and Eddie and that's where he gets found by the mobs thugs. Danielle LEAD (21-26) engaged to Sean, but falls in love with Eddie after the traumatic night that led jack dead and her fiancé Sean in a coma. She helps Eddie seek revenge but gets caught up in it. Her character must be strong, we want the audience to love to hate her and hate to love her. Mr. Blue (30-50) Does not have to be an Italian mobster, Mr. Blue is the main enemy and the one Eddie has his final battle with. Thugs (18-30) about 6 thugs will be needed, all have lines. Extras also needed for club scenes and many more. Please submit a headshot, resume, and the part you would like to audition for, your name and age, and if you have any clips of you performing or reels they would be great. The first round of auditions is based on your look for the role, and obviously your acting ability. This film is intended for 4 film festivals and I will be trying for IMDb as well. The budget is only good for the movie and unfortunately I cannot pay you but if it gets picked up my actors will make a great cut. Eddie is already cast by a successful IMDb accredited actor. Email: ttop429@Aol.com.

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OPEN CASTING CALL TO FILL PRINCIPALS FOR, WIZARD OF OZ, NEW YORK

Dave Clemmons Casting will hold auditions for the upcoming (2010-2011) non-Equity national tour of The Wizard of Oz. Book by L. Frank Baum; Music & Lyrics by Harold Arlen & E. Y. Harburg with Adaptation by John Kane; Directed by Nigel West; Choreographed by Leigh Constantine; Musical Supervision by John Mezzio; Dave Clemmons Casting, Casting Director. Produced by Networks Presentations. Rehearsals for the 2010-2011 leg begin on or about October 11th, tour opens on or about November 16th and is booked through June 2011. For more information on the tour please visit: WizardofOzonTour.com. Total tour compensation packet minimum $850 per week (includes: Salary, Health Fund, Housing and Expense Allowance). SEEKING: Dorothy Gale - 18 and up to play age 14 -16. Young strong tomboy. Vocal range: G below middle C - F with a legit sound. Singer who moves well. Possible flying involved. Not allergic to dogs!! Hunk / Scrarecrow- Male singer/dancer to play age 25 – 35. Strong actor with an honest quality. Sympathetic and optimistic friend. Lovable and clumsy. Must be a excellent dancer. Acrobatic skills preferred. Vocal range: strong baritone to F. Hickory / Tinman- Male singer/dancer to play age 28- 40. Tall and Angular actor. Must be prepared to wear silver face makeup!! Possible flying involved. Must be physically fit. Good dancing skills required. Vocal range: strong baritone to G. Zeke / Cowardly Lion- Male singer who moves well to play age 30 – 45. Cuddly actor with excellent comic timing. Vocal range: strong baritone to F. MS Gultch / Wicked Witch West- Female actor to play age 40 – 50. Tall angular mature actress. Must be prepared to fly. No singing required. Aunt Em / Glinda- Female singer to play age 40 – 50. More mature strong motherly character actress. Will be required to fly. Vocal range: strong soprano to Ab (at least). Uncle Henry / Guard- Male singer who moves well to play age 40- 50. Strong character actor. Good comedic skills. Vocal range: strong baritone to F. Prof Marvel / Oz – Male to play age 50 – 60. Strong character actor. Older father figure with an eccentric theatrical flair. Basic conjuring or sleight of hand a bonus. Must be prepared to fly off stage in balloon basket. Vaudeville song and dance man. Short simple soft shoe required. Audition is Wednesday, February 10 at 12 pm. Pearl Studios, 500 Eighth Avenue, 12th Floor, New York, NY. Please prepare 16 bars of a Legit Musical Theatre Song with sheet music in the appropriate key that shows off range (sopranos please show off your top range) and personality. Women who would like to be considered for Ms Gultch/Wicked Witch West should please prepare a suitable short monologue or poem. Accompanist will be provided. Be prepared to dance. Women please bring heels and jazz shoes; men bring character and jazz shoes. All auditioning must bring a current headshot and resume, stapled together.

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THEATER FOR THE NEW CITY OPEN CASTING CALL FOR, DENIAL!, PIECE ON RACIAL IDENTITY, NEW YORK

Theater for the New City is holding open call auditions for Denial! Time to Face the Musical. Director: Aaron Pratt. Music Director: Brad Gardner. Denial! Time to Face the Musical by Nikki Jenkins is a daring satire about how far people will go to avoid reality. Enter the world of Denial, a modern fairytale about ‘Princess’ Mandi, a wealthy New York socialite who doesn't know — or doesn't want to know —she's Black. SEEKING: Amanda Gottadolla (Mandi): Lead, African-American Female, early 20's, "Black Barbie" type, legit soprano with strong belt. Ashley Sue: Caucasian female, "Blonde Bombshell" type, early 20's, folksy alto voice. Daniel Goodman: Caucasian male, "Leading Man," mid-twenties, pop rock tenor. Bee-Bee MacHelstein: Jewish/Catholic female, early 20's, tall, heavyset, sweet demeanor, pop belt. Dee-Dee MacHelstein: Jewish/Catholic female, early 20's, super-short, fiesty, pop belt. Stephen Q. Burkowski: Comic villain, any ethnicity, 20's, flamboyantly sinister, strong character singer. Margharita Torres: Comic villainess, Hispanic, late 20's-early 30's, gritty, strong alto belt with some high notes. Man #1: African-American, late 20's-early 40's, able to play male and female, strong gospel/R&B voice. Man #2: Asian, plays only female characters, any age, strong comic instincts, character singer. Auditions on Saturday February 27, 12 - 6 pm at Theater for the New City, 155 First Avenue, between 9th and 10th Street, New York, NY. Looking for all types, AEA or non-AEA. Please prepare 16 bar cut from contemporary musical theatre. Bring a headshot and resume stapled together. Callbacks Sun Feb 28, 1 - 6 pm at TNC.

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CASTING CW POST STUDENT THESIS FILM WITH RELIGIOUS THEME, FOLLOW, GREENVALE

Casting for the Long Island University CW Post thesis film “Follow.” Non-Union. Shooting March 5th-7th in Montgomery, New York. Producer: Daniel Brady. Writer/Director: Brian DiLorenzo. Faculty Advisor: Susan Zeig. Format: Sony HVX. Audition Dates: TBA. Callback Dates February 15. No pay rate, but food expenses, as well as travel and any other will be provided for by production. This is a student thesis film, written and directed by Brian DiLorenzo. The story takes place mostly on a school bus and the theme is religion. We will be filming on an actual school bus in upstate New York for a long weekend, and the screenplay is pretty dialogue heavy. It's basically a conversation between a Christian and an atheist teenager, which reveals deep, painful truths about their own beliefs. SEEKING: Samuel - 15-18. Caucasian. Samuel is a quiet, introspective teenager who develops an infatuation with his next door neighbor, Natalie. Instead of actually talking to her, he simply watches from afar, occasionally drawing her in his notebook. He is deeply religious and follows the traditional Catholic practices. Once his faith is questioned by Natalie, he is torn between his desire for her and the comfort of his beliefs. Natalie - 15-18. Caucasian. Natalie is an intelligent, self-assured, cynical, teenage girl and the object of her neighbor’s desire. Her parents are both atheists and she was raised to believe that this is no God and religion is wrong. When she meets Samuel on the bus, she establishes a connection with him, and starts to see things from a different point of view. Please email the director at briandilorenzo@yahoo.com or send your resume and headshot through the post office to: C.W. Post Campus, 720 Northern Blvd, Greenvale N.Y. 11548, Kings Hall Box 1497. Please submit no later than Feb. 25.

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LAMB TO A LION PRODUCTIONS SEEKS ACTRESS FOR, LOVE, LIFE & REDEMPTION, NEW YORK

'Love, Life & Redemption' is an Award-Winning Production that tells the life of a woman through powerful vignettes that appear when her poetry book comes to life. SEEKING: actress, African American, 35 to 70 years old. Spoken Word experience is a plus. Must be a trained stage Actress with strong stage presence. Actresses who can memorize sides prior to audition is a plus. Apply to Director: S. Attipoe. Email: lambtoalion@yahoo.com; Web: http://www.lambtoalion.com

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FRESH FRUIT FILMS SEEKS SHORT ADULT FOR COMEDY SKETCH FILMS, SOUTH BEND

The Independent kids TV show 'Fresh Fruit Pie' is searching for a little person (adult male under 4'10') to play the Host of our series. This character will introduce the show's comedy sketches. This is a paid, recurring key role that could give the actor tremendous professional exposure. We realize that many television roles seek to demean little people, but our role is a genuine, respectful opportunity to showcase your ability to effectively deliver comedic lines and expressions. The show will be shot in South Bend, IN. We're within 100 miles of Chicago, 150 miles of Indianapolis and Toledo, and 200 miles of Detroit. Midwest actors greatly preferred. You can view our website at http://www.freshfruitpie.com (just launched) and view a production photo portfolio at http://www.tinyurl.com/ffp-flickr. Apply to: Carl Obremski through website: http://www.freshfruitpie.com/2010/ffp-website-online/ or Facebook page

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LIQUID RUSH CASTING VARIOUS ROLES FOR FEATURE, HOLLYWOOD

Director: Life Garland. SYNOPSIS-The film takes place both in New York and Trinidad and Tobago. It is about a handsome 30 something year old professional with New York swagger,confident attitude named Virgil. He is in the liquor business and has worked his way up from the streets to corporate America. On the surface he has it all, but still feels incomplete. A brand of Caribbean rum he created is under siege from his boss’ jealous son. To fix the sabotaged brand, Virgil has to go to the land of striking tropical beauties, the home of passion, heat and pleasure, the beautiful women capital of the world, Trinidad, a month before his wedding to Rebekkah. Virgil is bewitched by a beautiful Island Beauty named Wednesday and that event changes the course of his well chartered life. SEEKING: Male, 31-40 yrs., Italian: Gay Italian French,Bridal Dress Maker; Female, 18-24 yrs., Mixed Race: Intellectual-Beautiful Hippie Chick; Male, 31-40 yrs., African American: Bad Boy of the bunch,likes to crack jokes and brag that he is a ladies man; Male, 61+ yrs., African American: Father that want to marry his materialistic spoiled daughter off; Female, 51-60 yrs., African American: Mother who teaches her daughter how to trap a man; Male, Any yrs., African American: Nerdy type that trys too hard to be cool; Female, 18-24 yrs., Hispanic: Flirty waitress,bartender; Female, Any yrs., Caucasian: stuck up girlfriend to the bride to be; Female, Any yrs., Any Ethnicity: Airline Ticket Agent; Female, Any yrs., African American; Bridezilla; Male, 25-30 yrs., Any Ethnicity: Thugs; Male, Any yrs., Any Ethnicity; Handsome and athletic build. Apply to: Tiffany Chambers, 5717 Harr Ave Suite C, Colrado Springs, CO, 80902.

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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.

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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.

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Gotta Sing! Search for A Star Open Mic!
Monday, March 1, 6-8:30 pm
The Iguana
240 West 54 Street, New York, New York 10019
Phone: 212-874-7956; 212-765-5454
Singers search and open mic held every Monday night at "THE IGUANA" right around the corner from the David Letterman show. Talented newcomers and experienced singers
are all welcome. Just come in, sign up and sing. Pianist will be provided to you at no cost or bring your background tracks or CDs. The pianist transposes instantly in any key for you. Open to the public, all ages and all styles are welcome. Produced by the long-running showbiz team of Billy Shepard and Judi Jourdan who also produce their own television show "How to Succeed in Show Business By Really Trying", shown on Time Warner Cable every Tuesday at noon on channel 56.
Email: contact form
www.gottasingnyc.com; www.twitter.com/GottaSingNYC; www.youtube.com/user/GottaSingNYC

BMI Acoustic Lounge
Monday, March 1, 7 pm
Genghis Cohen
740 N. Fairfax Avenue, Los Angeles, California 90046
Phone: 310-578-5591
Singer/songwriter showcase series featuring acoustic performances in an intimate setting as well as networking opportunities with other songwriters and BMI representatives. Performances will be given by: Vince Frederick, Dave Keeler, Fernando Perdomo. Held the first Monday of every month. Admission is free.
Email: jaytinsky@comcast.net
www.genghiscohen.com; www.myspace.com/genghiscohenmusic

One Mic Nite Open Talent Showcase
Monday, March 1, 7 pm
Radio Star
3 West 35 Street, New York, New York 10001
Phone: 212-564-2520
A combination of indie music or dance, theatre, poetry, and art backed by the grooves of the resident Artist Dj on the turnatables. The jam session is an Open Mic Acoustic-style starting after 9:30 pm. Featured Live Performance by Long Island group 7Profitz, comprised of Elle, Apedemik, Anubiz, performing Hip Hop and soul sounds, at 7:30 pm. Indie collective band The Soulfolk Experience, goes on at 9 pm just before the jam session opens up to the public. A nite of informal networking for artists of all kinds presented by industry veteran Marcos Luis (www.myspace.com/marcoscubanlink).
Email: OneMicNite@gmail.com; VoyageRestaurant@yahoo.com
www.onemicnite.com; www.myspace.com/OneMicNite; www.youtube.com/OneMicNiteTv

BMI's 8 off 8th Showcase @ Mercy Lounge
Monday, March 1, 9 pm
The Mercy Lounge
One Cannery Row, Nashville, Tennessee 37203
Phone: 615-251-3020; Fax: 615-252-2527
A free weekly showcase held every Monday and hosted by a rotating lineup of music community impresarios. Showcases feature eight local (and sometimes nationally touring) artists showcased in rapid-fire three-song sets satisfy audiences chasing the next big thing. The Mercy Lounge does not book the talent for this night, just the hosts (615-248-9494). If you would like to play 8 off 8th, please post a comment with a url to your music so our four hosts can check it out at the following: http://www.myspace.com/8off8th
Email: papawags@comcast.net; jbruton@comcast.net
www.mercylounge.com; www.myspace.com/8off8th

Midwest Independent Film Festival
Tuesday, March 2, 6 pm
Landmark Century Cinema
2828 North Clark Street at Diversey, Chicago, Illinois 60657
Phone: 312-642-4222
The Midwest Independent Film Festival is dedicated to the Midwest filmmaker, presenting audiences with regionally produced independent cinema every first Tuesday of the month at Landmark Century Centre Cinema. The lineup of short films is being co-presented by SAGIndie, Women In Film Chicago and the Midwest Independent Film Festival. All filmmakers, along with select cast and crew, will be in attendance for a post-screening discussion with the audience.
Email: contact form
www.MidwestFilm.com; www.midwestfilm.com/pages/facebook_us_/217.php

Second Annual Film Finance Forum
Tuesday, March 2 - Thursday, March 4
Hyatt Regency Century Plaza
2025 Avenue of the Stars, Century City, California 90067
Phone: 866-206-7122; 310-922-1544
The team of Winston | Baker will once again be hosting the annual Film Finance Forum in Los Angeles in association with Variety and Thomson Reuters. Seasoned industry leaders will address the most critical issues faced today, including: The latest deals and structuring trends; Updates on M&A activity and distressed situations; Debt and equity financing options and availability; Risk management when financing films; Tax incentives and tax credits domestically and abroad; Implications of the digital movement; The globalization of film making and distribution; Innovative marketing approaches; Trading box office futures.
Email: cs@winstonbaker.com
www.filmfinanceforum.com

Audio Recording Workshop With MIND TV
Wednesday, March 3, 5-9 pm
MiND Headquarters
8200 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19128
Phone: 215-483-3900 x223
The workshop will look at important considerations for recording audio in field productions, including choosing the proper gear for projects. Learn how to properly pin a lavaliere mic, and how to use hand held and shotgun mics. It will also show you how to capture and edit audio in an editing program. Bring any audio related question you may have and staff instructors will help you.
Email: membership@mindtv.org
www.mindtv.org; www.twitter.com/mindtv; www.myspace.com/mindtv

MiND TV Open House Focusing on Environmental Programming Month
Wednesday, March 3, 4:30-6:30 pm
MiND Headquarters
8200 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19128
Phoneå: 215-483-3900
This April, MiND is partnering with The Nature Conservancy to present special documentaries, a community screening and discussion event, and the broadcast premier of new community-submitted environmental programs. Visit your independent public television station to learn about how you can participate. The Open House is free to attend. In 2005, Independence Media started developing MiND, a new multi-platform television and internet channel. Deeply rooted in WYBE’s local and global community orientation, MiND emphasizes learning, social awareness, and a hands-on approach to media.
Email: inquiries@mindtv.org; membership@mindtv.org
www.mindtv.org; www.twitter.com/mindtv; www.youtube.com/user/MiNDTV35

Durango Independent Film Festival
Wednesday, March 3 - Sunday, March 7
Durango Arts Center (and other venues)
802 East 2nd Avenue, Durango, Colorado 81301-5426
Phone: 970-375-7779; 970-259-2606; Fax: 970-375-1437
In its festival description, the Durango Independent Film Festival is committed to film literacy and to being a welcoming, intimate, and unique film organization that screens global, innovative, and diverse films that connect independent filmmakers, their artistic process, and their vision to the community. A special filmmaker panel on "Avatar and the Use of 3-D in Narrative Film" will be held at Jean-Pierre Bakery and Wine Bar on March 6. For the course of the festival various parties are slated including, but not limited to: Welcome the Filmmakers Party & Sutcliffe Wine Tasting on March 3; Meet the Filmmakers Party, on March 5; Late Night VIP Party, on March 6; DIFF Awards Dinner & Ceremony, on March 7.
Email: info@durangofilm.org
www.durangofilm.org; www.durangofilm.org/socialmedia.html; www.durangofilm.org/socialmedia.html

World of Comedy International Film Festival
Wednesday, March 3 - Sunday, March 7
Innis Town Hall Theatre
2 Sussex Avenue, Toronto, Ontario ON M8V 1W4
Phone: 416-487-7574; 416-598-0575
The World of Comedy Film Festival presents comedy films from around the world showcasing films of the genre from both Canadian and International filmmakers including classic comedy favorites. Some stated goals of the WCFF are to provide programs that encourage appreciation, understanding and enjoyment of the comedy film, and to provide a forum for comedy filmmaking including professional development and an industry marketplace.
Email: info@worldcomedyfilmfest.com
www.worldcomedyfilmfest.com

Open Mic Koffeehouse Sessions
Thursday, March 4, 6:30 pm
Harvelle’s
1432 4th Street, Santa Monica, California 90401
Phone: 310-395-1676
Koffeehouse Music Productions, LLC is an LA based grassroots live music production company known for showcasing emerging singer-songwriters and bands in performance spaces, and giving artists a platform to share their ability with music industry executives and music loving audiences alike. Performances given by: Josiah Leming, Justin Hopkins, Fay Wolf, Frentik. Open Mic is from 6:30-8 pm and featured artists go on at 8:30 pm. Sponsored by BMI and Spin.
Email: chris@koffeehouse.com; Info@Harvelles.com
www.koffeehouse.com; www.myspace.com/thekoffeehouse; www.bmi.com/events/entry/harvelles.com; www.twitter.com/koffeehouse

BMI presents . . . Industry Insider Series
Thursday, March 4, 6 pm
Highline Ballroom
431 West 16 Street, New York, New York 10011
Phone: 212-414-5994
BMI’s Industry Insider Series: “How I Produced the Record” will be moderated by FUSE TV’s Allison Hagendorf, and will feature panelists Ben Phillips and Kato Khandwala, Carl Sturken and Evan Rogers. Special performances will be given by: Morningwood, Taylor Momsen, Shontelle. Opportunity to meet industry producers. Tickets are available through Ticketweb.com
Email: info@highlineballroom.com
www.highlineballroom.com; www.bmi.com/events/entry/546809

Billboard Music & Money Symposium
Thursday, March 4, 8 am - 8 pm
St. Regis Hotel
2 East 55th Street at Fifth Avenue, New York, New York 10022
Phone: 646-654-4643; 212-753-4500
In association with Loeb & Loeb, LLP, Billboard Music & Money Symposium will enter its ninth year. This one-day event brings together minds from the music, legal, financial and Wall Street communities for an in-depth examination of the financial realities with which the music industry is contending. Registration also includes a complementary non-deductible 12-month daily subscription to The Hollywood Reporter. Closing cocktail reception.
Email: LKastner@billboard.com
www.billboardevents.com/billboardevents/mms/registration/index.jsp

CIMMfest: Chicago International Movies and Music Festival
Thursday, March 4 - Sunday, March 7
Lincoln Hall (and other venues)
2424 N Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60614
Phone: 312-924-1880; 773-525-2501
Premieres by new and established film and video directors, as well as retrospectives, classic films, and videos will fill the days, and musical performances will rule the nights at participating venues. Awards will be presented in the following categories: Music Video, Feature Documentary, Short Documentary, Fictional Feature, Fictional Short, and the Special Jury Award. CIMMfest will play host to the Chicago premiere event of  DJ Spooky's (a.k.a. Paul D. Miller) conceptual mashup performance of "VIDEO SOUL: WATTSTAX TO THE AVANT GARDE" on March 7 at Lincoln Hall.
Opening and closing DJ performance by Risk of Soul Summit Chicago.
Email: info@cimmfest.org
www.cimmfest.org; www.myspace.com/cimmfest; www.facebook.com/people/Cimm-Fest/1344234735

SFF-rated Athens International Sci-Fi & Fantasy Film Festival
Thursday, March 4 - Wednesday, March 10
MIKROKOSMOS Theater
106 Syggrou Avenue, Athens, Greece
Fax: +30-210-8259763; +30-210 9215305
The Athens Intl Sci-Fi & Fantasy Film Festival is organized by the Science Fiction Club of Athens, Greece (or “ALEF” for short). It started out as a retrospective of Greek genre short films, but evolved into an international event, always in the SFF-rated land of moving images. Conducted by the Science Fiction Club of Athens (ALEF).
Email: vkritikos@yahoo.gr; manolas.emmanuel@gmail.com
www.alef.gr; www.sffrated.wordpress.com

Birds Eye View Film Festival 2010
Thursday, March 4 - Friday, March 12
BFI Southbank (and other venues)
Belvedere Road, London, SE1 8XT United Kingdom
Phone: 020 7704 9435; 020 7928 3232
Primarily, the festival will be a celebration of women filmmakers. Actress Jane Horrocks will officially open the festivities and present a showcase of new shorts by women including Juanita Wilson's Oscar Nominated 'The Door'. This year's Sound and Silents treats feature three silent movies starring iconic blondes plus the very first feature length animation from pioneering early filmmaker Lotte Reiniger - all these films are accompanied by specially commissioned live scores from Mira Calix, Gwyneth Herbert, Patti Plinko and Jane Gardner. The Festival Party happens March 11 at ICA Theatre, and Closing Night Gala & Festival Awards featuring a roller-derby extravaganza with London's finest skate girls is March 12.
Email: laura@birds-eye-view.co.uk
www.birds-eye-view.co.uk

Washington, DC Independent Film & Music Festival
Thursday, March 4 - Sunday, March 14
Heritage Center/ Penn Conference Center (and other venues)
701 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20004
Phone: 202-686-8867; 202-333-6615; Fax: 202-686-8867
The Washington DC Independent Film Festival (DCIFF) is an annual festival showcasing independent films from around the world; offering a Music Festival, Master Classes, Seminars and Workshops conducted by industry professionals; providing cultivation and opportunity to the DC community. DCIFF also presents the "Filmmakers on the Hill" which brings together filmmakers and policymakers to discuss the state of the industry. In addition to the Opening and Closing musical and daily performances by independent artists; DCIFF presents informative seminars to reinforce the Music and Film bond ( Music Composition for Film, Music rights). There will be an Oscar Party at DCIFF.
Email: admin@dciff.org; events@dciff.org
www.dciff.org; www.pennquarterconferencecenter.org

Miami International Film Festival
Friday, March 5 - Sunday, March 14
Gusman Center for the Performing Arts (and other venues)
174 East Flagler Street, Miami, Florida
Phone: 305-237-3456; 305-237-7979
As host of the Miami International Film Festival, the Miami Film Society plays a role in maintaining and adding to the film culture in South Florida. In association with Miami Dade College’s School of Entertainment & Design Technology and the University of Miami’s School of Communication, the festival will present the REEL Seminar Series, featuring dialogue with experts to discuss various aspects of the creative process, from film production and financing to distribution and new technologies. The Encuentros Program, begun in 2003, was started to bring commercially viable projects from both Spain and Latin America to Miami.
Email: info@miamifilmfestival.com
www.miamifilmfestival.com; www.twitter.com/miamifilmfest; www.myspace.com/miamifilmfest; www.facebook.com/miamifilmfestival

Film Independent's Spirit Awards
Friday, March 5, 8 pm
Marriott Hotel
900 West Olympic Boulevard, Los Angeles, California 90015
Phone: 310-432-1240; 213-742-6855; Fax: 310-432-1241
Keeping with its roots and L.A. location, the Spirit Awards takes place each year inside a beachfront tent in Santa Monica. Winners are chosen by those in the know: Film Independent members, with voting privileges extended to IFP members. Voters attend nominee screenings and view nominated films online and through Netflix before selecting the Spirit Award winners. This year's awards host is Eddie Izzard.
Email: SpiritAwards@FilmIndependent.org
www.spiritawards.com; www.twitter.com/SpiritAwards

PitchMarket 2010
Saturday, March 6 - Sunday, March 7
Four Seasons Vancouver
791 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC, British Columbia
Phone: 604-873-0277; 604-314-2619
PM 2010 fosters an opportunity to meet decision makers at every level, from big budget studio execs to low-budget indie producers. A list of confirmed executives is available on the Facebook page. A PitchMarket Forum will have pitching workshops and coaching for newcomers and a referral-based master series for those who are more experienced in the biz and ready to learn more. A Decision Maker Profile Book, Saturday reception, and Sunday Networking Breakfast are included in the Sunday PitchMarket. An Oscar Wrap Party with full dinner menu will be held closing night.
Email: marcy@ftxevents.com; sabrina@ftxevents.com
www.ftxevents.com

Sound Recording for Film / Video
Saturday, March 6 - Sunday, March 7
Northwest Film Forum
1515 12th Avenue, Seattle, Washington 98122
Phone: 206-329-2629; Fax: 206-329-1193
The workshop will stress the essential principles of audio signal, microphone and recorder technology and technique. The first evening will be a two hour lecture, and the second class will include three hours of hands-on, field test and evaluation. Participants will learn how to listen and capture better in the production phase.
Email: adams@nwfilmforum.org; peter@nwfilmforum.org
www.nwfilmforum.org

The Oscars!
Sunday, March 7, 8 pm ET / 5 pm PT
The Kodak Theater
6801 Hollywood Boulevard, Beverly Hills, California 90028
Phone: 310-247-3090; 323-308-6363; Fax: 310-271-3395
The 82nd Annual Academy Awards will be broadcast live over the ABC Television network beginning at 8 pm Eastern, 5 pm Pacific time. Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin will serve as co-hosts of the 82nd Academy Awards. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ grassroots program that enables charities to host glamorous fund-raising parties, will kick off its 17th year in 2010. 51 charities in as many locations will host official viewing parties during the 82nd Academy Awards® ceremony. The events will feature the live broadcast of the Awards presentation. Most parties are black-tie affairs, though some are less formal. To set these parties apart from the thousands of other events taking place on Oscar Night, each ONA - Oscar Night® America - party receives from the Academy copies of the official commemorative poster and the official Oscar show program among other items. Only one charity party in a given market may participate in ONA. Events are entirely produced by local nonprofit organizations, with the active participation of the local ABC-TV affiliate station.
Email: publicity@oscars.org
www.oscars.org

Texas Heritage Songwriters Hall of Fame Awards
Sunday, March 7, 6 pm
Paramount Theatre
713 Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas, 78701
Phone: 512-472-5470; 866-977-6849; 512-686-3303
BMI is a sponsor of the 2010 Texas Songwriters Hall of Fame Awards, honoring Clint Black, Mac Davis and Whitey Shafer. The mission of the Texas Heritage Songwriters Association, in the interest of Texas cultural preservation, is to honor and celebrate Texas songwriters who have played an important role in defining and interpreting Texas' distinctive culture. Sponsors, Honorees and distinguished guests join past and present Texas Songwriters for a private gathering at the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum on Saturday night, March 6, for cocktails, hors d'ouvres and a pickin' party with Grammy Award-winning songwriters Paul Overstreet, Dean Dillon and Scotty Emerick.
Email: info@texasheritagesongwriters.com
www.texasheritagesongwriters.com; www.youtube.com/texassongwriters; www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=2002971

2010 Golden Mike Awards Honoring the Mayor of NYC, Michael R. Bloomberg
Monday, March 8
Plaza Hotel
Fifth Avenue at Central Park South, New York, New York 10019
Phone: 212-373-8250; Fax: 212-373-8254
Broadcasters Foundation presents the 2010 Golden Mike Awards Honoring the Mayor of New York City, Michael Bloomberg. The mission of the Broadcasters Foundation of America is to improve the quality of life and maintain the personal dignity of men and women in the radio and television broadcast profession who find themselves in acute need. The foundation reaches out across the country to identify and provide an anonymous safety net in cases of critical illness, advanced age, death of a spouse, accident and other serious misfortune.
Email: info@thebfoa.org
www.broadcastersfoundation.org

Triad Area Film Community Meetup
Monday, March 8, 7 pm
DADA Community Center
526 N Liberty Street, Winston Salem, North Carolina 27101
Phone: n/a
Triad Area Film Community is proud to announce the start of a monthly film industry networking event. This is an opportunity for local artists of any area to be able to find out what is going on in the world of filmmaking. Attendees are invited to bring business cards, headshots, business materials and questions. There will be a featured speaker who is knowledgeable about the film industry, as well as a time to network with other like-minded individuals.
Email: hoey@yahoo.com
http://events.linkedin.com/Triad-Area-Film-Community-Artist-Meetup/pub/233013

LUNAFEST: Short Films By, For and About Women
Monday, March 8, 6:30 pm
Enzian Theater
1300 South Orlando Avenue, Maitland, Florida 32751
Phone: 407-629-0054; 407-629-1088
LUNAFEST, the fundraising film festival dedicated to promoting awareness about women's issues, highlighting women filmmakers, and bringing women together in their communities, will take place on Monday, March 8: International Women’s Day. Proceeds to benefit The Breast Cancer Fund; Florida Hospital and Women in Film & Television – Florida. Sponsored by Women in Film & Television-Florida and Florida Hospital.
Email: cblanc@enzian.org; etiedtke@enzian.org
www.enzian.org/film/lunafest

Tenth Annual International Film & TV Summit
Monday, March 8 - Tuesday, March 9
Luxe Hotel
11461 Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, California 90049
Phone: 914.328.5656 Fax: 914.328.5757
The role of banks and specialized finance companies in providing financing for film production and how to obtain finance to get independent feature films made, distributed and marketed in challenging economic times. Brings together a roster of film finance professionals, commercial and investment bankers, independent producers, studio executives, state film commissioners and legal and accounting advisors to share practical experience and technical knowledge on the complex issues involved in financing film and television production. Sessions also integrate how talent agencies can help package films for financing and distribution, and ways to generate financial support for films utilizing brand integration and product placement.
Email: info@citeusa.org
www.atlas-sfi.com/Calendar2010/Film/index.htm

Introduction to Video Lighting
Monday, March 8 - Wednesday, March 10
BDA Studio
1600 Range Street, Boulder, Colorado 80301
Phone: 303-800-4647
The workshop will take a hands-on look at professional lighting equipment and discuss the elements to consider when lighting a scene. The instructor will demonstrate a standard 3-point lighting system with modeling (key), shadow and contrast control (fill) and separation (background light). The course will wrap up with a lighting setup for a 1-person and a 2-person interview. The session is suited to aspiring videographers who are familiar with a video camera and basic digital video concepts.
Email: contact form
www.boulderdigitalarts.com/training/details.asp?offering=184; www.twitter.com/BldrDigitalArts

Social Media for Business Professionals
Tuesday, March 9
FMC Washington DC Office
1627 K Street NW, Suite 900, Washington DC, District of Columbia 20006
Phone: 202-429-9700; 212-233-3500; Fax: 202-429-9898
The workshop which focusses on practical ways to establish a social media presence that is both effective and maintainable will help its audience learn practical advice that can be implemented immediately, such as: how to use Twitter to share your latest news and keep in touch with your best customers, learning how to set up a corporate page on Facebook to share video, photos, and information, keeping your business leads up to date with LinkedIn, creating relevant blog posts and content for your readers. The same program will be repeated March 10 in New York City.
Email: TomW@fmctraining.com; aneishl@fmctraining.com
www.fmctraining.com/fmc.asp?l=Washington+DC&p2=Local+Events

California Copyright Conference Presents, Monetizing Music Publishing - Show Me The Money
Tuesday, March 9, 6:30 pm
Courtyard by Marriott
15433 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks, California 91403
Phone: 818-379-3312
In an era where buying, selling and borrowing against copyrights remains a vibrant market, the panel of experts will discuss music catalog valuation and deal structures for sales and securitization purposes, how royalty streams can be pledged, what lenders require to finance publishing deals and the due diligence steps publishers can take to enhance copyright value. Moderated by Michael Morris - Valensi Rose, PLC. Evening ends with dinner and cocktails.
Email: attn@theccc.org
www.theccc.org/index.php; www.facebook.com/home.php#/group.php?gid=65560509383&ref=ts

We Media Miami Conference
Tuesday, March 9 - Thursday, March 11
University of Miami, Schools of Business and Communication
5250 University Drive, Coral Gables, Florida 33146-2000
Phone: 703-880-2659
For the second year, the conference showcases the winners of the We Media Game Changers Awards – people, projects and organizations at the forefront of innovation. Game Changers identify emerging trends, demonstrate new products and services, share insights, mentor participants at the conference and establish high-level relationships with them. The conference exhibit gallery features finalists from the PitchIt! challenge, along with businesses and services showcasing their digital business innovations. We Media Miami and the PitchIt! Challenge are presented with iFOCOS, the media think tank and futures lab. The opening reception is held in the courtyard of the University of Miami School of Communication.
Email: help@wemedia.com; contact form
www.wemedia.com/miami; www.facebook.com/pages/WeMedia/248421350296

Game Developers Conference
Tuesday, March 9 - Saturday, March 13
Moscone Center
747 Howard Street, San Francisco, California 94103
Phone: 866-535-8997; 415-947-6926
The conference features lectures, panels, tutorials and round-table discussions on a comprehensive selection of game development topics. The GDC expo showcases relevant game development tools, platforms and services helping to drive the industry forward. The Game Career Seminar, taking place Saturday, March 13 from 9am-5pm at the Moscone Convention Center, is a one-day program designed for students and individuals interested in learning how to build a career in the video game industry. The conference features the twelfth annual Independent Games Festival, where new, unpublished games compete for the attention of the publishing community, and the tenth annual Game Developers Choice Awards. Several parties and networking functions will be conducted including the iPhone Games Summit Reception, March 9, on the Esplanade, South Hall.
Email: contact form
www.GDConf.com; www.twitter.com/Official_GDC; www.facebook.com/GameDevelopersConference?ref=ts

Tektronix Video Content Clinic (Free Content Health Check!)
Wednesday, March 10, 4:30-7:30 pm
The Old Castle Pub
160 West 54 Street, New York, New York 10019
Phone: 212-471-4860
Tektronix & AMV Broadcast Sales invites video operators to The Old Castle Pub for an opportunity to learn about and troubleshoot problems with content QC. Bring problem tapes and files along for a free content health check. For HD, SD and Audio content QC, please bring content on HDCAM, HDCAM SR or DVCPro formats (content review and results will be kept confidential if required) For file-based QC, please bring short/small files on USB drive or DVD. Current supported codecs are: ProRes, IMX, XDCam, MPEG2, VC-1/WMV, AVC/H.264 contained in QuickTime, MXF, GXF, MP4/3GPP, MPEG2 Program and Transport streams. The latest Tektronix equipment will be on display. Complementary beverages and hors d'oeuvres will be served.
Email: www.quality.comments@tek.com
www.jotform.com/form/10523801238

OnCopyright 2010 Conference
Wednesday, March 10, 8 am - 5:15 pm
The Union League Club
38 East 37th Street, New York, New York 10016
Phone: 978-646-2691
Technology innovation is creating new models for content distribution and disrupting the economics of entire industries. Ad-based media companies are wondering what the future holds and are questioning whether high-quality content is still a viable commodity. Artists are exploring new forms of creativity and pushing the edges of rights and ownership outward. And there are new calls from all quarters for changes in the laws governing fair use, search, aggregation and more. OnCopyright 2010 looks to explore these issues and more. Continental Breakfast served in the morning and closes with a cocktail reception.
Email: events@copyright.com
www.oncopyright2010.com

International Family Film Festival
Thursday, March 11 - Sunday, March 14
Raleigh Studios
5300 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, California 90038
Phone: 661-257-3131; Fax: 818-847-1184
Film and screenplay competition, receptions, panel discussions, screenplay showcase, awards show with Mistress of Ceremonies Nancy Cartwright, honoring with the IFFF Film Excellence Award to Hallmark Movie Channel. Panels on Indie Distribution, and Producing Films in California: Film Incentive Program, both take place on March 13. An Awards Ceremony with wine reception and post-awards buffet dinner closes the festival.
Email: info@iffilmfest.org
www.iffilmfest.org

San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival
Thursday, March 11 - Sunday, March 21
Center for Asian American Media
145 Ninth Street, Suite 350, San Francisco, California 94103
Phone: 415-863-0814
The Center for Asian America Media presents the San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival (SFIAAFF) every March. The SFIAAFF is a showcase for new Asian American and Asian films, annually presenting approximately 120 works in San Francisco, Berkeley and San Jose. Opening night gala and reception at the Asian Art Museum, with free-flowing desserts and drinks.
Email: festival@asianamericanmedia.org
www.festival.asianamericanmedia.org

Honolulu Film Festival
Friday, March 12 - Sunday, March 14
Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort
2005 Kalia Road, Honolulu, Hawaii 96815
Phone: 510-576-5902
The 2010 Festival will be held directly on the shore of world-famous Waikiki Beach. The Opening Night Filmmakers Reception and Cocktail Party will be held at Tiki's Grill and Bar. The Festival offers a variety of film screenings, special Hawaiian premieres, celebrity tributes, interactive panel discussions, a screenplay competition, a filmmaker reception luau, as well as a closing award ceremony and brunch. The Closing Night Awards Ceremony will be held inside the Coral Ballroom Theater at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort.
Email: info@honolulufilmfestival.com
www.honolulufilmfestival.com; www.facebook.com/pages/Honolulu-Film-Festival/95212247986

ECU: The European Independent Film Festival
Friday, March 12 - Sunday, March 14
Cinéma le Grand Action (and other venues)
5, Rue des Ecoles, 75005 Paris, France
Phone: 01 08 92 68 05 98; 01 4354 4762
To make the ÉCU Film Festival a rewarding film festival experience, festival attendees will be able to attend editing workshops run by AVID and screenwriting labs hosted by Scriptshark, join in on discussion panels and get hands-on experience with the latest filmmaking technology. Attending directors will also have the opportunity to speak about their films at the “Speak to the Directors” panel sessions which happens throughout the festival. While ÉCU’s goal is to bring worldwide attention to European independent filmmakers, there are also four foreign categories open to independent filmmakers from the Americas, Africa and Asia.
Email: info@ecufilmfestival.com; rhiannon@ecufilmfestival.com
www.ecufilmfestival.com; www.twitter.com/ecufilmfestival; www.facebook.com/pages/The-European-Independent-Film-Festival/28188919865?ref=nf

Minghella Film Festival
Friday, March 12 - Sunday, March 14
Quay Arts Centre (and other venues)
Sea Street, Newport Harbour, Isle of Wight PO30 5BD, United Kingdom
Phone: 01983 822490; 0871 200 2000
The second Minghella Film Festival continues the retrospective of Anthony Minghella's work; a celebration of his life; with the goal to inspire others in his name and work. The 2010 event features rare workls from the archives of Anthony's work for radio and television, covering more than 30 years, in association with the BFI. Additionally, this year the festival joins the Isle of Wight Short Film Festival and Screen South to present new talent from around the south, extending links with local schools through the Isle of Wight Young Chamber.
Email: minghellafilmfestival@gmail.com
www.minghellafilmfestival.com; www.twitter.com/mingfilmfest; www.facebook.com/pages/Minghella-Film-Festival/400334545098?ref=ts

South by Southwest (SXSW) Film Conference and Festival
Friday, March 12 - Saturday, March 20
Austin Convention Center in Exhibit Hall 3 (and other venues)
Trinity Street between Second Street and Third Street, Austin, Texas
Phone: 512-467-7979
SXSWeek 2010 will be conducted in three parts: Interactive on March 12-16; Film on March 12-20; Music on March 17-21. Regarded as a place of discovery and interactivity, the event offers multiple networking opportunities and immersion into the art and business of the areas it addresses. A four-course welcome dinner with entertainment will be given on Wednesday, March 17, at the Four Seasons. Cash bar will begin at 6:30 pm with dinner at 7 pm. The SXSW Golf Tournament takes place the same day at the Lions Club, and the traditional closing social event, the 24th annual South By Southwest Barbecue and Softball Tournament, runs from 12:30-5:30 pm Sunday, March 21, at Monroe "Lefty" Krieg softball complex.
Email: reg@sxsw.com; contact page and form
www.sxsw.com; www.twitter.com/sxsw; www.myspace.com/sxsw; www.facebook.com/sxsw; www.youtube.com/sxsw

Hit Factory: Making Your Music Make Money
Saturday, March 13, 10 am - 4:30 pm
Bridge Theater at Shetler Studios
244 West 54 Street, 12th Floor, New York, New York 10019
Phone: 212-246-6655
The focus will be on interaction as the workshop listens to songs brought into the group for review. The morning will be devoted to “Understanding Your Market”; helping to develop individual business strategies. The afternoon will continue with “Making The Hits” and then finish with “Selling the Hits”. Songs by workshop attendees will be reviewed and all are encouraged to either bring their song recordings on an iPod or a CD. There will be a piano in the studio or participants can bring their own guitar if that is preferred.
Email: pbliss@songhall.org
www.songhall.org/news/entry/939

Selling Your Scripts Without an Agent
Saturday, March 13, 9 am - 5 pm
University of North Florida, University Center, Building 43
12000 Alumni Drive, Jacksonville, Florida 32224
Phone: 904-620-4200
In this one-day workshop you will learn: how to get your scripts directly to producers without agency representation; how to choose production companies that are most likely to want to read your scripts; where to find information about contacting producers and who to talk with at the companies. You will find out about websites used by professional Hollywood writers to keep up with what’s selling in Hollywood and also learn what happens when a producer wants to option or buy your scripts. The session will go over the power of the revisionary process, explore literary elements of writing such as voice and story structure, and then spend time on presenting your work to the world through marketing and publishing options.
Email: unfce@unf.edu
www.ce.unf.edu/CourseStatus.awp?&course=10WJLIT115A

PA Bootcamp Weekend Sessions
Saturday, March 13 - Sunday, March 28
Outdoor park location, tab
Van Nuys, California
Phone: 818-386-1228
Through either one and two-day training sessions, the goal is to prepare people for work as set and office PAs who will have a thorough understanding of the job and can be a useful asset to the production. Some area covered will include: How a show gets made, from prep to shoot; How to read and understand all production paperwork; Training with actual production language: "Copy," "10-1", "Steppage"; Where to find production jobs and understanding the industry career path; more. This listing is for respective Saturday and Sundays for March in Van Nuys. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
Email: info@pabootcamp.com; pabootcamp@yahoo.com; pabootcamp@pabootcamp.com
www.pabootcamp.com; www.twitter.com/PaBootcamp

Diversity in Place Film Festival
Monday, March 15
Department of Urban and Regional Planning, University of Hawaii, Manoa Campus
2424 Maile Way Saunders Hall, Honolulu, Hawaii 96822
Phone: 808-956-7381
The Diversity in Place Film Festival shows films from around the world, including films on issues of homelessness in Hawaii, the life of ambulantes on the beach of Rio de Janeiro, and reconstruction in New Orleans, just to mention few.
Email: diversityinplace@gmail.com; idurp@hawaii.edu
www.diversityinplace.org

BMI Songwriters Workshop with Jason Blume
Tuesday, March 16, 12:20 - 4:30 pm
10 Music Square East, Nashville, Tennessee 37203-4399
Phone: 615-401-2000
The workshop offers a building-block style curriculum designed to supply songwriters with invaluable creative tips and business counsel and is open to all songwriters who are serious about and committed to successful commercial songwriting. Registration is free and is conducted online. Online registration opens after the previous month's workshop, at which time you can register on this page. 50 participants will be admitted online on a first-come, first-served basis, until all 50 seats are filled. Please email NashvilleWorkshops@bmi.com with any questions regarding the workshop. This month's topic is “Song Rodeo (in-depth critiques).” Free but advance registration needed.
Email: nashvilleworkshops@bmi.com
www.bmi.com; www.myspace.com/bmi

MiND Boot Camp One-Day Video Production Workshop
Tuesday, March 16
MIND TV Headquarters
8200 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19128
Phone: 215-483-3900
Learn video production basics from our expert instructors. You will learn about concept development, video production, editing, and just about everything you need to know to bring your ideas to TV. During a morning session instructors will teach concept development and how to efficiently pre-produce a program idea. Participants are invited to come with an idea for a 5 minute program that can discussed in a group session. Learn the primary functions of a video camera and how to properly frame a shot. Spend the afternoon in smaller groups to get a crash course in editing and participate in a field shoot. One of your afternoon sessions will require you to actually pre-produce one of your program ideas.
Email: membership@mindtv.org
www.mindtv.org; www.youtube.com/user/MiNDTV35; www.facebook.com/reqs.php#/pages/Philadelphia-PA/MiND-TV/98807285526

The Latin Rock Conference
Thursday, March 18, 8:00 pm
La Boom Night Club
56-15 Northern Boulevard,, 2nd Floor, Woodside, New York 11377
Phone: 347-945-4793; 917-587-5925; 718-726-6646
BMI is a co-sponsor of The Latin Rock Conference, a platform of selection and promotion of up and coming Latin Rock bands. The conference will begin a rock tour that moves through various music halls of Queens, Manhattan and Brooklyn to select the ten best Latin bands in New York that will go on to play in the Grand Concert at Prospect Park West, Brooklyn, in July. The 2010 winning band will travel to Colombia to participate in "Rock al Parque" (Rock to the Park) in Bogota, one of the largest concerts of this music in this country.
Email: info@therockconference.com
www.therockconference.com/

MiND Music Education & Appreciation Month: Community Screening and Discussion
Thursday, March 18, 5-7 pm
Haverford College, MacRate Recital
370 Lancaster Avenue, Haverford, Pennsylvania 19041
Phone: 215-483-3900
Preview a selection of new 5-minute programs from MiND and our members and hear from guest speakers, including South African music and social activist pioneer Sharon Katz and Lisa Miller from the Network for New Music. RSVP suggested.
Email: kkunda@mindtv.org; membership@mindtv.org
www.mindtv.org; www.twitter.com/mindtv; www.youtube.com/user/MiNDTV35

Bradford International Film Festival
Thursday, March 18 - Sunday, March 28
National Media Museum
Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD1 1NQ, England, UK
Phone: +44 (0)1274 203 308; 0870 70 10 200
Bradford International Film Festival will be presenting John Hurt with its annual Lifetime Achievement Award at the 16th edition of the Festival in March this year. John Hurt will attend the Festival to receive the award, take part in a live on-stage Screentalk interview at the National Media Museum, which will also host a retrospective of his work. Nicolas Roeg will be receiving the prestigious Fellowship Award which honours a practitioner of film. A selection of his films will be shown during the Festival. Joining John Hurt and Nicolas Roeg in Bradford will be award-winning actress Imelda Staunton, who will also be taking part in a Screentalk, discussing her success as a British character actress.
Email: ben.eagle@nationalmediamuseum.org.uk
www.nationalmediamuseum.org.uk/biff/09/index.asp; www.youtube.com/user/nationalmediamuseum; www.twitter.com/MEDIAMUSEUM/

Horror Rest
Friday, March 19 - Sunday, March 21
Manor House
49 Barnfield Court, Fareham, United Kingdom PO14 1NF
Phone: +44 (0) 1329 312847
Brought to you from the creators of Horror UK and the 28 Hours Later indie horror marathon, Horror Rest aims to provide a single location for everybody to watch indie horror as well as learn to make indie horror films. The festival is set in a luxurious old manor house on 32 acres of parkland. As well as showing the films, there will be tutors on hand throughout the daytime, giving various training sessions on film-related topics. The event takes place a few days before the World Horror Convention, which is just a short train ride away.
Email: n/a
www.horrorrest.com

Bermuda International Film Festival
Friday, March 19 - Thursday, March 25
BIFF Box Office
15 Front Street, Hamilton, Bermuda
Phone: +441 293-3456; Fax: +441 293-7769
The festival is recognized by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences as a qualifying festival for the Short Film Academy Award and screens some 30 shorts, plus seven documentary features and seven narrative features in competition. The narrative feature and documentary feature categories are limited to first- and second-time feature directors. The short film competition is open to all directors. All feature length films are in competition for the Audience Choice Award. Festival categories also include World Cinema, BIFF Kids (children’s films), The Late Show, Special Presentations, Reel Music Sidebar and a sidebar focusing on particular filmmaking countries.
Email: info@biff.bm
www.biff.bm

Fourth International Short Film Festival of India 2010 (ISFFI)
Saturday, March 20 - Sunday, March 21
The Citadel
No. 45 Landons Road, Kilpauk, Chennai, 600 010 Tamil Nadu, India
Phone: + 91-044-26423930; Fax: +91-044-26651435
International Short Film Festival of India [ISFFI] plans to showcase works that celebrate diverse cultures, aesthetic traditions, social and political themes and other works that deal with novel themes, cutting-edge technology and unusual visualization. DBICA-Don Bosco Institute of Communication Arts is a Non-Governmental Organization and presents International Short Film Festival of India, now in its 4th year. The 2 day festival presents over 70 International and National Short films from more than 22 countries with a selection that ranges from variety of genres like drama, documentary, animation, comedy, science fiction and mystery.
Email: isffichennai@gmail.com
www.dbicafilmfestivals.org

Adapting Anything into a Film
Saturday, March 20, 9 am - 5 pm
University of North Florida Division of Continuing Education
12000 Alumni Drive, Jacksonville, Florida 32224
Phone: 904.620.4200
This one-day workshop is for screenwriters who already know the basics of screenwriting and want to know more about film adaptation. You will learn the fundamentals of adapting true life stories, novels and other source material into screenplays. You will find out how characters from true life stories are combined to create effective movie characters. Also included are details about working with producers, directors and actors during the adaptation/development process. Film clips will be shown as examples.
Email: unfce@unf.edu
www.ce.unf.edu/CourseStatus.awp?&course=10WJLIT116A

Hong Kong International Film Festival
Sunday, March 21 - Tuesday, April 6
Hong Kong Cultural Centre & Hong Kong Space Museum (and other venues)
10 Salisbury Road, Tsimshatsui, Kowloon
Phone: 2721 0226; 3761-6622; 2734 2009
The Hong Kong International Film Festival Society (HKIFFS) is a charitable, non-profit and non-governmental organization dedicated to the discovery and promotion of creativity in the art and culture of film. Committed to the development of a vibrant film culture in Hong Kong and Asia, the Society organizes three annual flagship events in March and April: The Hong Kong International Film Festival (HKIFF), the Hong Kong-Asia Film Financing Forum (HAF) and the Asian Film Awards (AFA). All screenings are free seating, except Hong Kong Film Archive Contribution Programmes. In these marked seat screenings, the ticketing system will allocate you the best available seats, but it is not guaranteed that seats are adjacent.
Email: info@hkiff.org.hk; hkiff_hospitality@hkiff.org.hk
www.hkiff.org.hk; www.facebook.com/pages/Hong-Kong-International-Film-Festival/65600852525

Delray Beach Film Festival
Monday, March 22 - Sunday, March 28
Crest Theatre (and other venues)
51 N. Swinton Avenue, Delray Beach, Florida 33444
Phone: 561-381-3212; 877-733-3032; 561-243-7922
The Festival has a short screenplay competition, as well as sidebar programs dedicated to 3D films, music videos, environmental films, and surf and extreme sports films. One of DBFF's most popular events is its filmmaking challenge, which sets six teams of filmmakers from around the country on a quest to film the same original short screenplay during the Festival. Ellen Jacoby of Ellen Jacoby Casting International will present a casting workshop, and Michelle Hillery from the Palm Beach Film and Television Commission will host a filmmaker brunch. Workshops are free and open to the public. The Festival's Oscar Party and Auction happens at The Blue Fish, March 7 beginning 7 pm.
Email: maddoc@dbff.us; dbff@completeticketsolutions.com
www.dbff.us; www.myspace.com/dbff; www.facebook.com/home.php?#/group.php?
gid=46859136133&ref=mf

Women's International Film & Arts Festival
Friday, March 26 - Saturday, April 3
South Beach and Downtown Miami
2911 Grand Avenue, Suite 3a, Miami, Florida 33133
Phone: 305-653-9700; Fax: 305-853-8858
Held annually during Women's History month, WIFF 2010 will include nine days of film viewings in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties as well as workshops, panel discussions and parties to celebrate women’s history month and WIFF. The mission of WIFF is to empower women's artistic vision internationally and be the premier festival for women to network exhibit and sell their work.
Email: contact form
www.womensfilmfest.com

Introduction to Film Genres
Saturday, March 27, 9 am - 5 pm
University of North Florida, University Center Bldg. 43
12000 Alumni Drive, Jacksonville, Florida 32224
Phone: 904-620-4200
This one-day workshop taught by Sharon Y. Cobb will introduce its audience to six of the most popular film genres: Drama, Comedy, Thriller, Action-Adventure, Horror and SciFi. The session will cover elements and conventions of each genre, including how to create protagonists and antagonists designed for the various story forms. Film clips will be used to illustrate examples.
Email: unfce@unf.edu
www.ce.unf.edu/CourseStatus.awp?&course=10WJLIT117A

ShowBiz Expo New York
Sunday, March 28, 10 am - 6 pm
Hilton New York City
1335 Avenue of the Americas, New York, New York 10019
Phone: 212-404-2345; Fax: 212-253-4123
The Expo includes a wide range of networking opportunities including the Exhibit Hall, Workshops/Seminars, Designers’ Showcase, Focus Groups, Round Table Discussions, Film Festival, Headshot Displays for casting, live auditions for performers, Movie Reel Showcase, Original Music Showcase, and much more. Exhibit floor passes that include admission to the ShowBiz Expo Film Festival are free with advance online registration. Auditions at ShowBiz Expo have a limited number of appointments available. Appointments must be made at ShowBiz Expo at the Casting Registration page. To attend the auditions at ShowBiz Expo, you must be registered to attend the Expo. ShowBiz Expo is held again in Los Angeles, April 24-25.
Email: Info@TheShowBizExpo.com
www.showbizexpo.com; www.twitter.com/theshowbizexpo

Chicago Filmmakers Filmmaker Meetup
Tuesday, March 30, 7-9pm
Chicago Filmmakers
5243 N. Clark Street, Chicago, Illinois 60640
Phone: 773-293-1447; Fax: 773-293-0575
This bimonthly networking event provides a chance for filmmakers to meet and collaborate on projects. This event is open to all talents and disciplines who are interested in making independent media: editors, actors, art directors, composers, make-up artists... Bring your resume and business cards. The mission of Chicago Filmmakers is to provide an opportunity for artists to make films outside the mainstream marketplace, to distribute and exhibit this work, as well as to build audiences and to increase media attention for it.
Email: info@chicagofilmmakers.org
www.chicagofilmmakers.org

USITT 2010 Annual Conference & Stage Expo
Wednesday, March 31 - Saturday, April 3
Kansas City Convention & Entertainment Center
Bartle Hall, 301 West 13th Street, Kansas City, Missouri
Phone: 800-938-7488; 315-463-6463; Fax: 866-398-7488
Organized and presented by the Association for Performing Arts & Entertainment Professionals. The conference is geared specifically to the design, production, and technology professionals in the performing arts and entertainment industry. USITT is also the United States Center of OISTAT: The International Organization of Scenographers, Theatre Architects, and Technicians. At this year's Old & New Products Showcase, exhibitors will have an opportunity to demonstrate how far theatre technology has evolved in the past 50 years. The Anniversary Party which will close out USITT’s 2010 50th Annual Conference at the Imperial Ballroom in Muehlebach Tower, with finger foods, entertainment, and a toast.
Email: contact form
www.usitt.org

Musician & Band Alert: Opportunities, Auditions, and Jobs For Musical Artists, Singers, Bands, and Audio Techs

From Various Sources, Most Paying Unless Otherwise Noted

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SEEK MALE TENOR VOCALIST WITH WIND INSTRUMEWNT FOR '50S ROCK & ROLL VOCAL GROUP, RENO

Diamond Productions is seeking talent to sub for a '50s-style rock & roll vocal group. Rehearsals begin in March; performances are potentially worldwide. Professional pay, plus travel and lodging provided. Seeking—Tenor Vocalist: male, 35-60, Caucasian, experienced group singer required, ability to play a wind instrument a plus, should be willing to travel extensively. Auditions held by appointment only beginning March 2010. Email pix, résumés, and relevant MP3s to garylowens@aol.com; include your contact phone number, and any questions or other pertinent information. For more info, visit www.thediamonds.cc.

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CIRQUE DU SOLEIL SEEKS SINGERS, SAXOPHONE, KEYBOARD, STRING INSTUMENTS, LAS VEGAS

Cirque du Soleil is seeking talent for live performances in its current shows and upcoming creations. Pay provided. Seeking—Singers, Bandleaders, Saxophone/Keyboard, String Instruments, Wind Instruments, and Percussion. Auditions held by appointment only March 2010 in Las Vegas, NV. Use this link to submit your profile and experience. Use this link to learn about the audition process. For more general info and to apply online, visit www.cirquedusoleil.com/jobs

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AMERICAN MUSIC THEATRE SEEKS MALE, FEMALE SINGERS. INSTRUMENTALISTS, DANCERS, LANCASTER

American Music Theatre (Lancaster PA), a 1,600-seat celebrity concert venue that produces original productions throughout the year, is casting its 2010 season including: Nashville City Limits, California Soul, The AMT Band Plays Abbey Road, and the 2010 Christmas Show. Season runs April-Dec. 2010. $600 min./wk., plus lodging provided. Seeking—Singers: male and female, country, pop, and rock singers with an authentic sound; Dancers: male and female, athletic, partnering and acrobatics a plus, also seeking specialty couples; Instrumentalists: male and female, versatile, with stage presence, also seeking solo artists and specialty instruments. Email video links & résumés to amccormick@amtshows.com, or send to American Music Theatre, PO Box 10757, Lancaster PA 17605.

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HUMTOO SEEKING COMPOSERS FOR MUSIC LIBRARY, CALIFORNIA

HUMTOO is a user-generated production music library and online music marketplace. We are currently seeking talented composers for our user-generated production music library, and also for our collection of mixtapes. We offer a non-exclusive publishing deal for our musicians. For more information and to sign up for free, go to www.humtoo.com HUMTOO makes it only about the music. Visit website: www.humtoo.com for more information.

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PRODUCER FOR MUSICAL FILM WTIH NUMBER 1 HIT, LLC, LOS ANGELES

ASAP for 1-2 years. seeking to add another producer/EP to Number 1 Hit, must have produced at least one musical before, or directed/produced at least 10 music videos before. must be available now until end of november 2010. Must supply references. must have experience working with all unions including WGA, SAG, etc. as this is a union film! we are working with casting directors, raising the rest of the funds(% already raised), finishing up the music. planning on filming summer/fall 2010. we are currently about to end development and go into a very long 6 months of pre-production. You must have done a musical before or Directed/Produced at least 10 music videos. No exceptions. You must be willing to sign an NDA prior to reading the script. salary and points. this is a great opportunity for the right person, however this is not for someone to cut their teeth on, you must be very experienced and know how to work with big budget indie flicks, and it would help if you had $$ connections too. Outstanding script. Strong material. Writer is making her directing debut with this film. Email resume in the body of the email only. No attachments please. must have verifiable references. No other crew applications please. All department heads in place. Thank you for understanding. Reply to: number1hitmovie@gmail.com

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COMPOSER SOUGHT FOR ANDREW SERBAN FILMS, NEW YORK

Seeking a composer/musician for the short (16 min.) fictional narrative film WEST SIDE GIRL. A rough cut of the film is complete. WEST SIDE GIRL tells the story of Patty Reilly -- a devout Catholic, working class Irish female punk who has lived in the gentrifying neighborhood of Hell's Kitchen, NYC all her life. When her landlord evicts her in the middle of winter she solicits the help of a couple of neighborhood friends to take matters into her own hands -- violently. Starring Shannon Lower, Roland Uruci, Eric Von Kappenberg and Eric H. Roffman. Directed by Andrew Serban. Produced by Andrew Serban and Liane Wunderlich. A raw clip of the film can be seen at the website listed below. Shot handheld and entirely at night in a hyper-realistic but expressionistic style, WEST SIDE GIRL is a raw, gritty, urban film with a violent theme. The music should should evoke the dark side of big city life -- the chaos, brutality, sadness and alienation, as well as a haunting sense that anything might happen, that one's life could change -- for better or worse -- in an instant. Acceptable styles include rock, grunge, jazz, R & B, blues, hip hop, or whatever works. I'm pretty much open to anything. The composer will receive credit and a DVD of the film. Please have music samples. Andrew Serban is a former directing fellow at the American Film Institute (AFI) Conservatory in Los Angeles and a graduate of Columbia College/Columbia University with a BA in English. His short film PATTY REILLY WAS HERE recently premiered at Anthology Film Archives as part of the NewFilmmakers Film Series. He is also a professional photographer with over 12 years experience working on assignment for such clients as L'Oreal USA, The New York Times, The Chicago Tribune, Getty Images and Bloomberg News, among others. Info: www.andrewserban.com or email: contact form

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COMPOSER AND SOUND DESIGNER WITH OH MOTHER FILMS, NEW YORK/NEW JERSEY

End of October for as long as needed. Seeking composer and sound designer for 20 minute short film - "Oh Mother" Composer needed for “Oh Mother”. Looking for innovative musician/composer who is willing to experiment with harp, guitar, light piano and human vocals to create a delicate and original score --- Think Meredith Monk meets Joanna Newson in a beautiful ambient dream! SOUND DESIGNER/MIXER also needed for post work. Audio needs to be cleaned up and Foley and ADR work will likely be necessary (Director has access to recording facilities). Experience necessary and creativity wholly welcomed. “Oh Mother” is a coming of age film is about a young girl, named Mena, and her blossoming relationship with her next-door neighbor, a twenty-two year old war veteran. Eventually, she becomes a victim of his physical abuse, but chooses to endure it because she feels as though she's healing him. This maternal instinct is what defines her womanhood and matures her. PLEASE send a link to your reel and resume to: ohmotherfilm@gmail.com Copy and credit guaranteed while a small stipend can be discussed.

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MUSIC SUPERVISOR NEEDED FOR FILM, GIL'S BROTHER, LOS ANGELES

(Los Angles - USA California - South), Immediately for 2 weeks. The producers of a 35mm USC graduate thesis film titled "Gil's Brother" are in need of a music supervisor to create the soundtrack for the film. We are hoping to use pre-produced music in the film, as opposed to composed score. Two specific tracks are needed -- one for the opening scene and the end credits, and another for source music in a wedding scene. We are hoping to find someone with an expansive knowledge of music who can collaborate with the director and producers to come up with an incredible soundtrack. We have very little money to offer the musicians/bands, so a deep awareness of unsigned groups would be particularly useful, musicians who would be interested in the exposure for their songs. Prior experience, particularly with licensing contracts, would be preferable but not required. Please feel free to email gilsbrother.themovie@gmail.com

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COMPOSER FOR USC SCHOOL OF CINEMATIC ARTS THESIS FILM, LOS ANGELES

Starting 1/11/09 for approximately three months. Nathan Ruegger, USC grad film director, is looking for a composer to score thesis film. The film is called "Another Life." It's a dark drama about Angela, a strong but struggling veteran who has three days to pay off her debts to a deadly criminal by killing an innocent man. But as she gets closer to her mark, she must choose between survival and a chance at real love. For more information about the film, please see the website: www.anotherlifefilm.com The format is Super16mm. The running length will be roughly 17 minutes. A third rough cut can be made available for viewing October 22. The Post-Production Supervisor has scheduled 3 months for the composer to spot, write music, have 2-4 revision sessions, find and hire musicians, record the score, and mix for sound design team. Expect an open discussion about convenient scheduling and composer v. sound designer responsibilities. The budget for composer at the moment is roughly $1,000, though would be more than willing to adjust that figure to find quality musicians to get just the right sound for the film. Please keep in mind that USC School of Cinematic Arts has free access to a top-of-the-line scoring stage with a cutting edge mixing board as well as highly-sought-after Scoring Stage engineers. Early inspirations for this film's score are tonal, emotional, synthetic music, like Cliff Martinez's score for "Traffic," Klimek/Tykwer/Heill's score for "The Princess + the Warrior," Explosions in the Sky's scoring for the TV series "Friday Night Lights," and the Japanese post-rock group Mono's album "Palmless Prayer or Mass Murder Refrain." Apply to: Nathan Ruegger, anotherlifefilm@gmail.com

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NELLIS AFB BATTLE OF THE BANDS, NEVADA

Nellis Air Force Base is holding a Battle of the Bands on the Main Stage of the Oktober Fest at Nellis NFB. Bryan Rosenbaum, coord. First rounds are October. 16 & 17; finals are October 18. Seeking—Bands: all genres. To sign up, call Bryan at 702-684-4098. Winning band receives $750.

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PLP PRODS. SINGERS' SHOWCASE, NEW YORK

PLP Productions is seeking talent for an upcoming showcase. Agents and A&R reps will be invited. Philip Henry, casting. Showcase performs at The Duplex Cabaret Theatre in the West Village in NYC. Seeking—Singers: male and female, 18+, all ethnicities, who sing pop, rock, R&B, hip-hop, and/or contemporary or traditional musical theatre. Auditions will be held by appt. only in NYC. For an appt., email PLPduplex@gmail.com.

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FUNK-ROCK BAND SEEKS FEMALE PERFORMER, NEW YORK

FUNK-ROCK BAND Caeser Pink (dir.) is seeking talent for a theatrical funk-rock band. Seeking—Female Background Singer-Dancer-Actress: soulful, with some lead vocals. Auditions will be held by appt. only in NYC. For an appt., call Caeser Pink at 718-349-1681. Some pay for performances, plus opportunity for exposure provided

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CENTURY ARTISTS MANAGEMENT CASTING BURLESQUE CONCERT, NEW YORK

Century Artists Management Agency LLC is casting a burlesque concert. Rehearsals and showcase held through Nov. 15 in NYC (flexible eight-week rehearsal schedule); performs Dec. 12-16 in FL, with possible future dates. Pay provided. Seeking—Two Female Backup Singers Who Move Well: sizes 2-6, 5'5" or under, must be strong backup singers who harmonize and blend well, quick studies, must move well. Auditions held Sep. 10 from 12noon-3pm at Champion Dance Studio (257 W. 39th St., 14th fl., NYC). Prepare 16 bars belt and legit. Dress to move. If you cannot attend the auditions, email pix & résumés to phorton@centuryartists.com. For more info, visit www.gottagetagimmick.com.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 Submissions

Source: 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:

NSAI CMT & Country.com-

UNISONG

International Songwriting Competition

Great American Song Contest

John Lennon Songwriting Contest

UniSong International Song Contest

Cooch Music Contest

Enormous Records Songwriting Contest

American Songwriter Lyric Contest Entry Form

The Worlds Biggest Book of Songwriting Contests

Good Luck!

Artist Profile: Oprah Winfrey

VIEW OPRAH WINFREY PHOTO FILE AT:
Oprah Winfrey PHOTO 1 | Oprah Winfrey PHOTO 2 | Oprah Winfrey PHOTO 3

DATE OF BIRTH: January 29, 1954

PLACE OF BIRTH: Kosciusko, Mississippi, USA

ARTISTIC ACHIEVEMENTS:

2005 -- Their Eyes Were Watching God; in the role of executive producer
2001 -- Amy & Isabelle; in the role of executive producer/producer
1999 -- Tuesdays with Morrie; in the role of executive producer
1998 -- David and Lisa; in the role of executive producer
1998 – Beloved; in the role of producer
1998 -- The Wedding; in the role of executive producer
1997 -- Before Women Had Wings; in the role of producer
1993 -- Michael Jackson Talks... to Oprah: 90 Primetime Minutes with the King of Pop; executive producer
1992 – Overexposed; in the role of executive producer
1992 – Nine; in the role of executive producer
1989 -- The Women of Brewster Place; in the role of executive producer
1986 – Native Son; in the role of Mrs. Thomas
1986 -- "The Oprah Winfrey Show"; in the role of supervising producer
1985 – "The Color Purple"; in the role of Sofia

EDUCATION/APPRENTICESHIP: Graduated from East Nashville High School in Nashville, Tennessee (1971). Graduate of Tennessee State University, with degrees in speech communications and performing arts.

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:
Qualifying for placement on one of the Oprah Winfrey Show tapings is a matter of fitting the criteria for one of their upcoming topics. Topics are listed in advance and require you to select the one you most closely identify with and filling out the form on that page to convey your story. To view the listing of upcoming shows to click on to see if you qualify visit the link at: http://www2.oprah.com/tows/intheworks/tows_works_main.jhtml. The Oprah Winfrey Show also seeks ideas for new shows. To submit yours, visit the link at "We want your show ideas!"

Harpo Studios Inc.
110 N. Carpenter
Chicago, Illinois 60607
Phone: 312-633-1000
Fax: 312-633-1111
Email: Fill Out Form
http://www.oprah.com

WEBSITE: http://www2.oprah.com/index.jhtmlt

myspace profile: http://www.myspace.com/oprahwinfrey_show

TALENT SEARCH: Needing Artists for the Songsalive! Showcases - Sacramento, California

Source: 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

Showcase your music and support our Songsalive! national and international live events and showcases presenting songwriters and artists of original music. Songsalive! also connects you to shows presented by other organizations. Showcases are conducted globally. The Songsalive! Showcases are the best industry secret, a great happening worldwide, and is a very cosy, intimate and acoustic environment where media and music industry representatives often drop by to check out the latest talent. It's also a great place to meet other artists, and network, especially if you are a touring artist.

SONGSALIVE! SACRAMENTO SHOWCASES

Fourth Saturdays of the Month,

@ FIFTH STRING MUSIC
Alhambra Blvd
Sacramento, CA Map
7:30 pm sharp
$5 at door - children free
No food but great atmosphere
Hosted by Craig Kincaid and Dave Baldwin

ARTISTS WHO WANT TO PERFORM
If you are interested in performing at a Songsalive! Showcase please email Craig Kincaid at norcal@songsalive.org. Or go to his music page and contact him through there: http://www.craigkincaid.com/music/index.html

You can also apply online at http://www.songsalive.org/norcal click on Showcase application (great for those who want to send us epks etc). "We give preference to Songsalive! financial members but we have opened up the Sacramento showcase to non-members, and especially who are members of other organizations also, including WCSA, GoGirl, Indiegrrl and CdBaby artists. Songsalive! members get featured artist spot."

Songsalive! is a non profit organization dedicated to the nurturing, support and promotion of songwriters and composers worldwide. 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. Songsalive! gives life to songs, provide opportunities for collaboration, create awareness about original music, promote and educate through an amazing network of programs designed especially for songwriters and original music. Support Songsalive! and help energize the business of songwriting and music. Join the Songsalive! network and become a link in the chain http://www.songsalive.org/norcal

Artist Profile: 50 CENT - aka Curtis Jackson

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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
2005 -- Get Rich or Die Tryin'; in the role of Curtis '50 Cent' Jackson
2005 -- 50 Cent: The Massacre - Special Edition; composer
2005 -- The Game: The Documentary - The DVD; composer
2003 -- Fromage 2003 (TV) (songs "In Da Club", "P.I.M.P."); composer
2003 -- Bad Boys II (song "Realest Niggas") (as C. Jackson); composer
2003 -- 2003 MTV Movie Awards (TV) (song "In Da Club"); composer
2003 -- 50 Cent: The New Breed; composer
2003 -- Hip Hop Uncensored Vol. 5: The Greatest Shows on Earth; composer
2002 -- 8 Mile (songs "Places To Go", "Wanksta", "'Till I Collapse Freestyle"); composer
2000 -- Boiler Room (song "That Ain't Gangsta") (as Curtis Jackson); composer

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

Back Stage, Industry Newspaper Updates Resources at Backstage.com

Back Stage, a leading industry news and information source for acting and assorted show business professionals, has restructured its backstage.com website dedicated to the acting community that brings together actors, casting directors, producers, and managers to showcase their works and talents. Backstage.com is a recognized tool for the performing artist aiding the search for casting notices and industry news. 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: Jake Gyllenhaal

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DATE OF BIRTH: December 19, 1980

PLACE OF BIRTH: Los Angeles, California, USA

ARTISTIC ACHIEVEMENTS:

2006 -- Zodiac; in the role of: Graysmith
2005 -- Jarhead; in the role of Anthony Swofford ("Swoff")
2005 -- Brokeback Mountain; in the role of Jack Twist
2005 -- Proof; in the role of Hal
2004 -- The Day After Tomorrow; in the role of Sam Hall
2002 -- Moonlight Mile; in the role of Joe Nast
2002 -- Highway; in the role of Pilot Kelson
2002 -- The Good Girl; in the role of Thomas Holden/Tom Worther
2001 -- Lovely & Amazing; in the role of Jordan
2001 -- Bubble Boy; in the role of Jimmy Livingston
2001 -- Donnie Darko; in the role of Donnie Darko

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 Stories

Source: 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 Hilton

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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
2005 -- National Lampoon's Pledge This! (currently in post-production); in the role of Victoria English
2005 -- House of Wax; in the role of Paige Edwards
2004 -- The Hillz; in the role of Heather
2004 -- Raising Helen; in the role of Amber
2004 -- Win a Date with Tad Hamilton!; in the role of Herself (Cameo)
2004 -- 1 Night in Paris; in the role of herself
2003 -- The Cat in the Hat; in the role of Female Club Goer
2003 -- Wonderland; in the role of Barbie
2003 -- Pauly Shore Is Dead; in the role of Herself
2003 -- L.A. Knights; in the role of Sadie

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

The Sundance Labs

Source: 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."

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.

Fuse Seeks Live Audience Participation for IMX Show

Source: 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 World

Source: 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 Lohan

DATE OF BIRTH: July 2, 1986

PLACE OF BIRTH: New York, New York

ARTISTIC ACHIEVEMENTS:

2006 -- Bobby (filming); performing Diane
2006 -- A Prairie Home Companion (post-production); performing Lola Johnson
2006 -- Just My Luck (completed); performing Ashley
2005 -- Herbie: Fully Loaded; performing Maggie Peyton
2005 -- Herbie: Fully Loaded; performing (singer: "First")
2004 -- Mean Girls; performing Cady Heron
2004 -- The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement; performing (singer: "I Decide")
2004 -- Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen; performing Mary Elizabeth Cep/Lola
2004 -- Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen; performing (singer: "A Day in the Life", "What Are You Waiting For" and "Drama Queen (That Girl) ")
2003 -- Freaky Friday; performing Anna Coleman
2002 -- Get a Clue (TV); performing Lexy Gold
2000 -- "Bette" TV Series; performing Rose #1 (2000)
2000 -- Life-Size (TV); performing Casey Stuart
1998 -- The Parent Trap; performing Hallie Parker/Annie James... aka Disney's The Parent Trap (USA: complete title)

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/

FilmCommissionHQ Talent Directory

Source: 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.

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