NON-UNION OPEN CALL PERFORMERS WHO SING, NEW YORK
Wednesday, August 20th, 2008 - 10 AM to 6 PM. Lunch break will be from 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM. Sign-up for performers will begin at 9:00 AM. Chelsea Studios, 151 W. 26th Street (between 6th and 7th Avenues) - room 606. The White Plains Performing Arts Center (Jack W. Batman, Executive Producer/Michael Cassara Casting, Resident Casting Office) is holding an open call for non-Equity performers for its 2008-2009 season. Please prepare a brief selection (32 bars or shorter) that shows off your voice, in the style of shows being produced this season (NO POP). Bring sheet music, an accompanist will be provided. Please bring a headshot and resume, stapled together. The White Plains Performing Arts Center is located less than 45 minutes from New York City by public transportation, which the theatre will provide on a daily basis. Performers of all ethnic and racial backgrounds are encouraged to attend. The open call will take place at Chelsea Studios, 151 W. 26th Street (between 6th and 7th Avenues) - room 606. Season includes: - CAMELOT (dir: Sidney J. Burgoyne, mus. dir: James Bassi) - OLIVER! (dir: Luke Yankee, choreo: Sean McKnight) - A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC (dir: Sidney J. Burgoyne, mus. dir. James Bassi) - HELLO, DOLLY! (dir. Jack W. Batman). Please visit http://www.wppac.com for season dates and further information. Email: Robert@wppac.com. If you are unable to attend the open call, please send a picture/resume, stapled together, to Michael Cassara Casting, 212 W. 35th Street - 11th Floor, New York, NY 10001, Attn: WPPAC.
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XANADU - OPEN AUDITIONS FOR COMEDY PERFORMERS WHO SING, NEW YORK
Wed. August 13. Sign-up begins: 10AM. Sign-up ends: 2PM (or whenever slots are full for the day). Typing may occur. Chelsea Studios, 151 West 26th Street, 6th Floor, NYC. Open auditions are being held for the La Jolla Playhouse’s production of Xanadu. Prepare 16 bars, appropriate for 80s pop. You may sing from the show if you like. Bring sheet music, accompanist provided. Bring picture and resume, stapled together. Equity audition procedures are NOT in effect. No equity monitor provided. Producer runs all aspects of the audition. Producers: Robert Ahrens, Dale Smith & Sara Murchison, Tara Smith & Brian Swibel, Dan Vickery, Cari Smulyan, Mickey Conlon, Allison Bibicoff. Venues: La Jolla Playhouse (La Jolla Playhouse, Equity LORT B, $750/week minimum plus housing) and Drury Lane Theatre (Chicago, IL, Equity CAT, $700/week minimum plus housing), followed by a U.S. tour (contract/salary pending). Book: Douglas Carter Beane. Director: Christopher Ashley. Music/Lyrics: Jeff Lynne & John Farrar. Music Director: Eric Stern. Choreographer: Dan Knechtges. Based on a film from: Universal Pictures. Original. Screenwriters: Richard Danus & Marc Rubel. General Manager: Richard Martini. Casting Director: Cindy Tolan. Casting Associate: Adam Caldwell. First rehearsal: October 2008 in La Jolla. Runs (La Jolla): November 11 - December 31. Runs: (Drury Lane): January 16, 2009 (open ended). U.S. Tour to follow the run at the Drury Lane, possibly late summer/early fall 2009. Xanadu is an adapted stage musical from the 1980 Universal film starring Olivia Newton-John and Gene Kelly. Xanadu follows the journey of a magical and beautiful Greek muse, Clio, who descends from the heavens of Mt. Olympus to California on a quest to inspire a struggling artist, Sonny, to achieve the greatest creation of all time - the first Roller Disco…hey it’s 1980. The film is written by Richard Danus and Marc Rubel, and directed by Robert Greenwald. The stage version utilizes songs from the film, which were written by John Farrar and Jeff Lynne (of ELO). Please note: all must be strong singers/actors/dancers with great comedic timing, and must demonstrate at least basic proficiency in roller skates with potential to learn tricks. Seeking: Terpsicore: 20-30s. African American male. In excellent shape. The Muse of Dance. Also plays Siren, 80s Singer, Hermes, Centaur and sings offstage. Must be strong singer, actor, dancer with great comedic timing. Vocal style: 80s pop. Tenor to a B with strong falsetto to a high D. Must be excellent tap dancer for a demanding tap solo. Featured ensemble. Possibly understudies Sonny, Melpomene, and Calliope. Sonny Cover/Off-Stage Singer/Male Swing: 20s-30s. Covers all ensemble roles and pit singers. Vocal style: 80s pop. Soaring pop/rock tenor to a B with strong falsetto to a D. Possibly an excellent tap dancer for a demanding tap solo. Understudies Sonny. Kira Cover/Off-Stage Singer/Female Swing: 20s-30s. Covers all ensemble roles and pit singers. Vocal style: 80s pop. Smooth, sexy low voice dwon to an Ab, effortless belt/pop mix up to an F. Understudies Kira. Melpomene & Calliope Understudy/Female Swing: 20s-30s. Any ethnicity. Melpomene: The Muse of Tragedy. The oldest of the sister muses, she is insanely jealous of Clio, and plots her downfall. She has rage issues as big as her hair. (Also plays Medusa). Calliope: The Muse of Epic Poems. Partners with Melpomene to bring about Clio’s downfall. (Also plays Aphrodite). Vocal style: 80s pop. Strong belt/mix (low G to D). Male Swing: 20s-30s. Any ethnicity. Covers all ensemble roles and pit singers. Vocal style: 80s pop. Effortless high pop tenor to at least an A with a strong falsetto above that. Must be an excellent tap dancer for a demanding tap solo.
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CASTING PERFORMERS THAT SING FOR FARCE ‘LEND ME A TENOR, NEW YORK
Mon, August 18 and Tues, August 19, 7PM - 9PM, Whippoorwill Hall (adjacent to the North Castle Public Library) at 19 Whippoorwill Road East in Armonk, NY. (please use the Kent Place entrance). The Armonk Players will hold auditions for Lend Me a Tenor from 7PM to 9PM on the evenings of 8/18 and 8/19 (callbacks and by appointment only on 8/26 and 8/27) at Whippoorwill Hall (adjacent to the North Castle Public Library) at 19 Whippoorwill Road East in Armonk, NY. (please use the Kent Place entrance). Performances are 11/7, 11/8, 11/9, 11/13, 11/14 and 11/15 at Whippoorwill Hall. Rehearsals will be held on Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Lend Me A Tenor is a door-slamming, dress-dropping farce with mistaken identities, mischievous misunderstandings, compromising positions and hilarious situations. It is set in 1934 at the Cleveland Opera Company, where everyone is going wild over the impending visit of world-famous tenor Tito Merelli. But the tenor takes too many tranquilizers, leaving the promoter and his assistant to assess that Merelli is dead. The assistant decides to impersonate Merelli, but the star awakens and stumbles out of his hotel room, leaving too many tenors afoot. Seeking: Max (late 20’s-30’s): A ne’er-do-well nerd who dearly loves Maggie, dearly loves opera, and desperately longs for courage. Assistant to Saunders. Some tenor singing required. Maggie (20’s-early 30’s): Pretty and quirky, spoiled, somewhat of a romantic, Max’s girlfriend. Saunders (50+): Maggie’s father, overwrought, overblown, General Manager of the Cleveland Grand Opera Company. Tito (35-45): A life-loving, over-indulgent world-class Italian tenor with a passion for food, wine, women, and especially opera. Some tenor singing required. Maria (35-45): Tito’s wife, dramatic, Sophia Loren type, busty, proud, and excitable. A hot-blooded, hot-tempered Italian. She’s a jealous, territorial animal. Diana (30’s): The driven, beautiful, sexy, opera company soprano (non-singing). Bellhop (any age): A “budding opera star” – Mr. Wiseguy, also known as the eyes, the ears, and the mouth of the hotel (sings a bit of Italian opera). Julia (50+): Elegant, theatrical, the Chairman of the Opera Guild. Men auditioning for roles of Max and Tito should prepare a short song excerpt without accompaniment to provide a meaningful example of a singing voice. Although singing is much less important than comedic acting, these two characters do need to approximate, as much as possible, operatic tenors. For more information, or if you wish to audition but cannot make the scheduled times, contact Pia Haas at 914-261-4666.
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THEATREWORKS/USA - OPEN AUDITIONS FOR VARIED ROLES, NEW YORK
Tues. September 9, 10AM - 4:30PM. Sign-up begins at 9. Chelsea Studios, 151 West 26th Street, 6th Floor, NYC. Open Auditions are being held for TheatreWorks/USA’s 2008-2009 season. Equity TYA Tier 2, $460/week minimum, plus $55 per diem. Equity Principal Procedures are NOT in effect. No Equity Monitor provided. Producer runs all aspects of the audition. Actors will be signed on as Assistant Stage Managers. Duties include daily careful load and unload of the set, props, sound equipment and costumes from the van, & setting up the set, costumes (including ironing and any small repairs), and props to their proper place before half hour call. Making sure that the playing space is safe for your performance. Each ASM should be familiar with the order that the van is packed in order to facilitate load in and out every day. In the rare instance where the set up needs to be completed during half hour, the First and Second ASMs will be involved in completing the set up. All minorities strongly encouraged to attend. 2008-2009 Musicals: A CHRISTMAS CAROL by David Armstrong, Dick Gallagher and Mark Waldrop. CLICK CLACK MOO by Billy Aronson, Kevin Del Aguila and Brad Alexander. FREEDOM TRAIN by Marvin Gordon, Garrett Morris, and Rob Burton. IF YOU GIVE A PIG A PANCAKE AND OTHER STORIES by various creators. JUNIE B. JONES by Zina Goldrich and Marcy Heisler. THE LION, THE WITCH & THE WARDROBE by Jules Tasca, Ted Drachman & Tom Tierney. MAX & RUBY by Carole Hall and Glen Berger. THE MIDNIGHT RIDE OF PAUL REVERE by Ben A.H. Winters and Stephen Sislen. THE MYSTERY OF KING TUT by Mindi Dickstein and Daniel Messe. NATE THE GREAT by Mindi Dickstein and Daniel Messe. THE PLANT THAT ATE DIRTY SOCKS by Joe Iconis. ROSA PARKS by Brian Tucker, Scott Ethier, & Jeff Hughes. SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL by Lynn Ahrens and Steven Flaherty. 2008-2009 Plays: CHARLOTTE’S WEB by Joseph Robinette. COLOR OF JUSTICE by Cheryl L. Davis Also included in season are several projects in development. All actors will be considered for all roles including projects in developmental stages.
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NEW ARTISTS PRODUCTIONS CASTING SHORT FILM ‘THREE ANGELS’, RAMSEY
New Artists Productions is casting Three Angels, a 30-minute dramatic short film. The reunion of three childhood friends goes awry when one of their cars is stolen and later found with a body in its trunk. Tom Zanca, writer-dir. Shooting late Aug.-early Sept. throughout northern NJ. Seeking: Monty: male, mid-to-late 30s, Caucasian, street-smart; Detective: female, any ethnicity, tough as nails. Snake: male, 50s, bar owner, big, burly, bouncer type. Note: All roles are speaking roles. Send pix & résumés to New Artists Productions, Main Street Plaza, 120 E. Main St., Ste. 382, Ramsey, NJ 07446, Attn: Casting; or email to casting@newartistsproductions.com. Hard copy preferred. For more info, visit www.newartistsproductions.com. Some pay, plus copy, credit, and travel provided
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CASTING CHILDREN FOR INDUSTRIAL VIDEO FOR TOY COMPANY, NEW YORK
Toy Company seeking children to play with toys on camera for inclusion in an Industrial video. This is a paid, non-union position. Shoot will take place in Manhattan (tentatively August 21) and include one full day of shooting, meals included. Parent/Guardian must attend. Seeking children between the ages of 6 and 10 years old to play with toys for a Toy Company Industrial. Must be able to take direction and listen. We are looking for an ethnically diverse group of children to fill the 4-5 positions. Ability to perform a cart wheel a plus. Email: Scalerious@GMail.com; www.heavilycaffeinated.com. Apply to: Director, Michael Scalere.
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FAMILY BOND PUBLICATIONS, INC., SEEKING VOICE SAMPLES FOR AUDIO PROJECT, INTERNATIONAL
Family Bond Publications, Inc. is currently casting for 9 PRIMARY ROLES for an audio project. Roles to be filled: 1 narrator; four males; four females (group auditions are accepted). Requirements consist of a clear, charismatic speaking voice with plenty of personality. Accurate pronunciation is a must. To apply:
1) DOWNLOAD THE READING PAGES at: http://www.familybondpublications.com/Casting.html
2) REHEARSE YOUR READING AND PRODUCE YOUR AUDIO RECORDING.
3) eMAIL YOUR RECORDING TO: dominiqued@familybondpublications.com
Submissions must be a complete reading of the following: TPP - Prologue (Pages 1-2);
and UA - Prologue (Pages 8-9). Call-back readings will be of TPP - Chapter 1, and UA- Chapter 1. Should recording capabilities not be available to you, please contact: Dominique Destinei at dominiqued@familybondpublications.com to schedule a phone audition. All submissions go to Dominique Destinei. Web: http://www.familybondpublications.com/Casting.html
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ARTISAN MEDIA GROUP SHOOTING MEDICAL CENTERS COMMERCIAL, MIAMI
Seeking a male and a female talent for a commercial shoot for an established local group of Medical Centers. Both actors must be fluent in English and Spanish. The goal of the commercial is to show that the physician from the center is so attentive that it is like having a doctor in your own home at all times. Location: 4960 SW 72nd Ave., Suite 300, Miami, FL 33155. Shooting on August 23. Apply to: Ingrid Gonzalez 305.298.6379, Please Email your headshot, and resume to:, ingridsgonzalez@gmail.com
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BROTHERS GRIMM PRODUCTIONS CASTING FEATURE, ‘BITTERSWEET’, SOUTH JERSEY
Action revenge political thriller in the vein of David Mamet and Brian De Palma. Director is Robert Sibley. Looking for someone to play a smart and sassy gun-runner with a dark past. Hiding out from the Russian Mafia. Looking for actors and actresses who are willng to put effort into a fun low budget film. If you smoke cigarettes that’s a plus because it’s also part ‘Film Noir’. Characters welcome. http://www.myspace.com/jerseyfilmmaker
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NICE DAY, INC. CASTING SHORT FILM ‘I.D.’, LOS ANGELES
Film synopsis: David, whose wife - Daryl has been in a coma after a car accident, has a chance to meet a humanoid-robot built by his long term friend, Jason. The robot, called ID2, which bears a sheer resemblance with Daryl, startles David and puts him into an uncomfortable position. David discovers Daryl’s identity within ID2 and starts doubting his own perception toward Daryl… Seeking: Clive Owen David, early 30s, a neat, clean-cut, uptight business man. He occasionally shows his temperamental side although underneath he is full of warmth and kindness. His environment (especially job) shaved off his sensibilities. Jennifer Connelly, Nicole Kidman, Charlize Theron Daryl, early 30s but looks younger, an elegant, submissive, melancholy woman. ‘Classic beauty’ is the perfect words to describe her both outer and inner character. Jack Black, Phillip Seymour Hoffman Jason, early 30s, a robot scientist. He is rather comical, talkative, and eccentric than geeky. A long term friend of David and Daryl. Just like many other creative people, he proves his exquisite intelligence in a particular field but lacks the wit for other occasions, especially reading people’s mind. Nurse of any ethnicity. Apply to: Mariko Nomura, NICE DAY, Inc., 1119 Clolorado Ave.Suite 104, Santa Monica, CA 90104, Fax: 310-395-7457.
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KATHY MCKEE CASTING AUDITIONING FOR ‘MISS JANUARY’, MICHIGAN
Feature Film ‘Miss January’ directed by Keith Bearden. Gabe tubby- nerdish in a wheelchair Seeking real wheelchair disabled actor; PUNK GIRL getting stoned at party house; Loser Types Skinney dumpy Fake mustache’s un-attractive real losers types; Strip Club Owner Small Person with Big Bad attitude Gary Coleman type; Asian Guy Getting stoned at party house; Blonde Girl getting stoned at party house; old lady cashier; Native American Man Any Age Tall Imposing; Cambodian Neighbor (kind of funny); Dork Fudgepacker Fey looking blonde porn actor age early 20’s; Jim Old War buddy at VFW hall playing cards; waitress. Curvy-plump good sense of humor. Apply to: Kathy Mckee, kathymckeecasting@gmail.com. http://kathymckeecasting.com/
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BILL ZEBUB PRODUCTIONS PREPARING ‘DIRTBAGS’ FEATURE, CLIFTON
This is a straight-to-DVD movie with guaranteed distribution via MVD. A new character has opened up, which strangely has become the female lead. The story is introduced by the ‘Dream Goddess’ who allows the viewers a glimpse into a reality where humans are all ‘inherently evil’ which is the opposite of the prevailing belief in this world. So no matter how charming a character in this movie may seem, he/she is teeming with evil. Cameo by Peter Steele. The character’s name is Anne, and she is the sister of Andy. She meets her brother’s nemesis and dispenses with all loyalty when she discovers that this enemy knows the music celebrity, Peter Steele, of whom she is a huge fan. She uses every available method of manipulation in order to meet her idol, but she does not realize that she is also being manipulated by the enemy. All scenes will be shot in one day and the pay is $150 plus meals. Shot in NJ, but New Yorkers can take a train. Apply to: Bill Zebub, Bill Zebub Productions, PO Box 1987, Clifton NJ 07011. Email: bill@billzebub.com, masterzebub@aol.com
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MALE AND FEMALE ACTORS FOR MAXXIMA INTERNET COMMERCIAL, NEW YORK
This is a sexy/comedic commercial for internet use only. Looking for a slender male actor (skinny legs is a big plus) to play a comedic role. You will have to shave or wax your legs before production. comp: $200. Looking for an attractive actress who can play comedy. You will be wearing lingerie in the commercial. comp: $200. Apply to: Benjy Susswein. Email: info@honeybearfilms.com
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NBC’S STAND-UP FOR DIVERSITY, NATIONAL LOCATIONS
NBC’s Stand-Up for Diversity are holding auditions for their Fifth Annual nationwide search. A talent holding deal with NBC, an opportunity to perform at the NACA (National Association of Campus Activities) Convention, access to talent bookers from The Tonight Show , Conan, Carson Daly and Last Comic Standing and much more are up for grabs for the funniest diverse comedians in the country. This is not a show that will air on NBC, but rather an opportunity to be showcased for agents, casting directors, and television executives in consideration for future casting and development opportunities. Upcoming auditions: Cleveland, August 24; Baltimore, October 12; New York, November, tba. Web: http://www.diversecitynbcuni.com/; http://www.standupnbc.com/
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XANADU - OPEN AUDITIONS FOR ACTORS THAT SING, NEW YORK/CHICAGO
Wed. August 13. Sign-up begins: 10AM. Sign-up ends: 2PM (or whenever slots are full for the d ay). Typing may occur. Chelsea Studios, 151 West 26th Street, 6th Floor, NYC.
Open auditions are being held for the La Jolla Playhouse’s production of Xanadu. Prepare 16 bars, appropriate for 80s pop. You may sing from the show if you like. Bring sheet music, accompanist provided. Bring picture and resume, stapled together. Equity audition procedures are NOT in effect. No equity monitor provided. Producer runs all aspects of the audition. Producers: Robert Ahrens, Dale Smith & Sara Murchison, Tara Smith & Brian Swibel, Dan Vickery, Cari Smulyan, Mickey Conlon, Allison Bibicoff. Venues: La Jolla Playhouse (La Jolla Playhouse, Equity LORT B, $750/week minimum plus housing) and Drury Lane Theatre (Chicago, IL, Equity CAT, $700/week minimum plus housing), followed by a U.S. tour (contract/salary pending). Book: Douglas Carter Beane. Director: Christopher Ashley. Music/Lyrics: Jeff Lynne & John Farrar. Music Director: Eric Stern. Choreographer: Dan Knechtges. Based on a film from: Universal Pictures. Original. Screenwriters: Richard Danus & Marc Rubel. General Manager: Richard Martini. Casting Director: Cindy Tolan. Casting Associate: Adam Caldwell. First rehearsal: October 2008 in La Jolla. Runs (La Jolla): November 11 - December 31. Runs: (Drury Lane): January 16, 2009 (open ended). U.S. Tour to follow the run at the Drury Lane, possibly late summer/early fall 2009. Xanadu is an adapted stage musical from the 1980 Universal film starring Olivia Newton-John and Gene Kelly. Xanadu follows the journey of a magical and beautiful Greek muse, Clio, who descends from the heavens of Mt. Olympus to California on a quest to inspire a struggling artist, Sonny, to achieve the greatest creation of all time - the first Roller Disco…hey it’s 1980. The film is written by Richard Danus and Marc Rubel, and directed by Robert Greenwald. The stage version utilizes songs from the film, which were written by John Farrar and Jeff Lynne (of ELO). Please note: all must be strong singers/actors/dancers with great comedic timing, and must demonstrate at least basic proficiency in roller skates with potential to learn tricks. Seeking: Terpsicore: 20-30s. African American male. In excellent shape. The Muse of Dance. Also plays Siren, 80s Singer, Hermes, Centaur and sings offstage. Must be strong singer, actor, dancer with great comedic timing. Vocal style: 80s pop. Tenor to a B with strong falsetto to a high D. Must be excellent tap dancer for a demanding tap solo. Featured ensemble. Possibly understudies Sonny, Melpomene, and Calliope. Sonny Cover/Off-Stage Singer/Male Swing: 20s-30s. Covers all ensemble roles and pit singers. Vocal style: 80s pop. Soaring pop/rock tenor to a B with strong falsetto to a D. Possibly an excellent tap dancer for a demanding tap solo. Understudies Sonny. Kira Cover/Off-Stage Singer/Female Swing: 20s-30s. Covers all ensemble roles and pit singers. Vocal style: 80s pop. Smooth, sexy low voice dwon to an Ab, effortless belt/pop mix up to an F. Understudies Kira. Melpomene & Calliope Understudy/Female Swing: 20s-30s. Any ethnicity. Melpomene: The Muse of Tragedy. The oldest of the sister muses, she is insanely jealous of Clio, and plots her downfall. She has rage issues as big as her hair. (Also plays Medusa). Calliope: The Muse of Epic Poems. Partners with Melpomene to bring about Clio’s downfall. (Also plays Aphrodite). Vocal style: 80s pop. Strong belt/mix (low G to D). Male Swing: 20s-30s. Any ethnicity. Covers all ensemble roles and pit singers. Vocal style: 80s pop. Effortless high pop tenor to at least an A with a strong falsetto above that. Must be an excellent tap dancer for a demanding tap solo.
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IMPROV SKETCH COMEDY SKILLS FOR RAPUNZARELLA WHITE, NEW YORK
Bozomoon Productions is casting for the theatrical production of Rapunzarella White. Midtown Children’s Musical Theater Festival. Casting Director: Daniel Neiden. Shooting in NY. Compensation: $100/week. Serious prospects only. Be prepared to stay, if hired, and rehearse with company until 5PM. (August 6). Seeking: Two Actors (Princes): mid 20-30s. Any ethnicity. Great at harmony, improv sketch comedy. Baritone or Tenor. Please submit via Email to: juneospa@aol.com
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‘ENLIGHTENMENT PILL’, SAG LOW BUDGET FEATURE FILM, NEW YORK
Casting for the SAG Feature Film “Enlightenment Pill.” SAG ultra low budget. Feature-length film about Enlightenment. Location: NYC. Duration: 6 weeks, starts September 13. Lo/no/deferred pay. Director: Abe Heisler. Web: http://www.newdawnlab.com. Send Headshot/Resume to: camille@newdawnlab.com. Please indicate which role you’re submitting for. Seeking: Harry: LEAD: late 20’s to 30s Harry is an disconnected New Yorker with the desire to break out of his monotonous routine. Actor needs look and ability to start insecure introverted and become the ‘leading man’. Joe Pizetti - 50’s or 60’s Joe is a two layered character. On the outset, Joe seems to be a reckless, hedonistic, party animal leading a life of debauchery. He is seen drinking copious amounts of alcohol, coveting with beautiful young women half his age and making wisecracks any chance he gets. On the other hand, Joe has an other-worldly side to him hidden behind a pair of eyes that suggests lifetimes of experience and compassion. Solely for the purpose of teaching Harry (protagonist) valuable lessons, Joe creates the illusion of being a wild man thus mirroring Harry’s own inner desire for self-expression. Jack: late 20s 30s. A go-getter, industry hustler. Jack has dreams of ‘making it big’ and will stop at nothing to get there. Jack is a creative director for Jack is a fast talker, quick on his feet, stylish, and cocky. Edwards: 40’s, sly and conniving. A foe of Jack. Edwards wants to be the one to head up the big ad campaign with the GAP. He will stop at nothing to snatch it away from Jack and Harry. 5. Male / 41-50 yrs. / Any Ethnicity. Nelson: Older, in his 50’s or 60’s. Blue collar office janitor, loves to talk about sports. Very persistent to the point of annoying. He just wants some attention. Nelson’s actor doubles as “Director” in an alternate reality, in which he is an experienced film director, passionate about his work and nurturing of his actors. Dr. Singh: 40s or 50s. Of Indian origin, grew up in a posh neighborhood of Bombay and studied medicine in England, now works for a pharmaceutical lab in New York. She is dry towards others, but compassionate of their struggle towards enlightenment. Interested in finding a shortcut towards enlightenment in the form of a pill. Pat: 40s or 50s. A no crap taking business entrepreneur. A woman who built her advertising company from the ground up. Now, a veteran in the ad business surrounded by young upstarts. No qualms in putting extreme pressure on others to perform their best for the company. Baba Das: Ageless holy man from India, enlightened spiritual master. Appears serene yet intense. At times crazy, his mind is not in this world. Actor should be in late 50’s or 60’s. Strong presence without having to speak. Rastafarian Ted: Jamaican Rastafarian. Laid back neighbor, content with his spirituality and continually offers Harry the opportunity to smoke with him. Possibly double as “Assistant Director” in alternate reality, where he is highly stressed, animated, and calling shots on a film set.
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CASTING BARITONES TO TOUR AND RECORD FOR THE FOUR PREPS, WOODLAND HILLS
Bruce Belland is casting The Four Preps, a gold record vocal group in its 50th year. Performances begin Sep. (to record and tour nationally). Professional pay and travel provided. Seeking—Baritone: male, Caucasian, 50-65, fit, elegant, must be a mature and seasoned pro, and be solo and harmony capable. Send pix and recent voice sample to Baritone, 4872 Topanga Canyon Blvd., #267, Woodland Hills CA 91364 or email to brucebelland@hotmail.com. For more info, visit www.thefourpreps.com.
