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Turnaroundnow Productions is casting for a digital, short, experimental film, "Moment of Silence." The film explores the banality of everyday social interaction through a series of overlapping conversations. We are looking for a variety of cast. Lead Roles : Females age 20-35, Males 25-55, all ethnicities Supporting Roles : seeking a mid twenties African American Female and a mid forties African American Male. Extras : All ages/ethnicities welcome. All levels of experience may apply. This is a non-paid deal - you will receive copies of your film, full credit, and meals. We will work with SAG actors. For consideration, please bring headshot/resume and be prepared for an in-person audition. For more information and to set up your appointment please contact us via e-mail or phone.
There are parts for every different types males and females ages 20-30 y.o. for instance... Hippie Couple, Ethnic Couple, Conservative Couple --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FV300Group Pictures is holding auditions for its newest exciting motion picture, "Vigilante", and you're invited to come! SUNDAY, NOV. 14 2PM Frieze Building, Room 1020 105 S. State Street Ann Arbor, MI 48109 Please email bradykj@umich.edu to confirm your time! Thank you and good luck to you all! If possible please bring headshot/resume. The official FV300Group Pictures website is: http://www.umich.edu/~bradykj Sincerely, Kevin J. Brady, Producer 311 Cambridge House 541 Thompson Street Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109 (734) 565-1295 bradykj@umich.edu www.umich.edu/~bradykj
Grammy-nominated instructor available for vocal instruction and performance.
We are currently casting for a short student film (13-15 approx.) out of U of M. We are looking to fill the roles of a FATHER(40-50s) and MOTHER (same). The film explores the relationship of a mother and her twenty-something son after the death of the father.The film touches upon themes of reconciliation, loss, and the oedipal. If this sounds intriguing please contact by e-mail ASAP and a script can be sent to read. Unfortunately, no pay involved, although it will provide experience acting in front of 16mm color film camera. Copy of movie will be provided for resume.
This is Restoration Comedy. We will cast 6 men and 6 women (small roles will be doubled). All strong character types, every role a comic masterpiece, either of wit or manner. All men between late 20s to early 40s, though 2 could be older. 5 women early 20s to early 40s, 1 older. Visit the website www.mcrt.org for detailed cast breakdown and information on the play. Prepared monologue optional. Bring headshot & resume. Ring to advise which session you'll attend.
I am looking for experienced singers to sing with the group Detroit Women. I prefer singers who have a blues, jazz and/or roots sensibility to their approach. For more information go to http://www.katehartblues.com
Future replacement We are searching for a non-equity actor for future replacement to play the lead role of Fagin. Auditions to. We are interested in seeing actors who have not previously auditioned for this production. “Fagin” - Seeking a strong character actor, idiosyncratic and a lovable rogue, extremely agile with strong dance coordination and a baritone range. Must be charismatic with dark and sinister qualities when required. Age range is flexible, 30 - 55. Experience with physical comedy, improve or stand-up comedy a plus. This is a paid position, questions: Send pic/res to doniellej@networkstours.com Or mail immediately to: NETworks (Fagin Casting) C/o The Drama League, 520 8th Ave. Suite 320 New York, NY 10018 Call 301-926-3401 x 225 with questions. DETROIT CHILDRENS' AUDITIONS OLIVER! NATIONAL TOUR November 7, 2004 11am (Location TBD please check NETworks website www.networkstours.com under "jobs" for more details – Looking for immediate and future replacements for boys in Fagin’s Gang. Boys ages 6-13, 4’-5’ tall with unchanged voices. Kids will be taught music and dance from show. • Bring photo/resume (snapshot okay). • Wear clothes and shoes to move comfortably. • All roles are paid. • No music necessary. • Children are auditioned in groups so please be prompt. • Non-equity performers. • Attention Parents/Guardians: This audition is for long-term positions in the national touring production. If cast, your child will become a member of the full time company and travel with the tour.
Currently looking for Film Directors/Actors to teach an Acting for Film course in OCC Orchard Ridge's new Theatre degree program in Winter term . Course meets on Monday afternoons from 1-4pm, January 10th-May 2nd. Must be very comfortable with digital format and editing. Masters preferred, Bachelors Degree considered with extensive film experience. Send cover letter and resume focusing on film and theatre experience to Dr. Diane Hill at Oakland Community College Orchard Ridge, Building L, Room L220, 27055 Orchard Lake Road, Farmington Hills, MI 48334 or email to dohill@oaklandcc.edu
Seeking candidates for costume design and props master. If interested please contact Tom Petiet at the email address given above.
local improv group looking for a few good people to perfom in group around the area and to compete againt other improv troupes around the area at the Improv Inferno's "Catfight" looking for open minded people looking to have a good time
Dysfunctional family values are explored in this dark comedy. All roles open.
The Ring of Steel invites you to try your skill at the boldest of all arts...Swordplay! Learn to wield Broadsword, Rapier and more in theatrical style from the Fight Director for the Michigan Opera Theatre! You could also earn school credit. The Ring of Steel performs at Renaissance Festivals, Haunted Houses, Sci/Fi and Fantasy Conventions, Celtic Festivals and in Action Movies and on Stage performing everything from Shakespeare to Samuri to Science Fiction. We will teach you swordplay, martial arts, special f/x and stuntwork
We are looking for one male actor age 25-59 to play the role of Vinnie, one of the card players. Rehearsals have just started and take place in Ypsilanti Monday thru Thursday at 7:30 and Sunday at 3:00. Vinnie appears in three scenes so he will be needed at some but not all rehearsals thru mid October....then he probably will need to be at most rehearsals. If interested please call the numbers above.
Sat Oct 2 at the A2CT space There is going to be 2 sessions they can pick which one they want to attend. They should NOT ATTEND both. 10:00-1:00 OR 3:00-6:00 Must come for entire audition both audition info is the same. Prepare 16 bars of music. Pick a song that is traditionally sung by children, please nothing from the show. Bring sheet music for the accompanist.. There is no belting in this chorus so please prepare a song that shows off your head voice. We are looking for high, light, blendable voices. Children must be attentive, good listeners and good singers. The children are going to be on stage sitting for the majority of the show, so if you child will have problems with sitting or being attentive for that long, please reconsider auditioning. Your child should come to audition ready to do some movement also. There will be dancing in the show but this is not a dancey show for the children so their dance ability does not have to be superior. Rehearsals will be Tuesday from 6-7:30 and Sunday from 2-4 After 6 weeks we will add rehearsals during the week and they will be in the evening. If your child cannot attend the Tuesday and Sun rehearsals because of other obligations we suggest you do not audition. The children are a huge part of the cast and we need to have them there on a consistent basis. We will be taking off Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas.. We WILL be rehearsing during the Christmas break. Preferred ages are between 6 and 12 years of age. We will be casting up to 30 children. There will be no callbacks for children. Casting will be made based on the first audition. We will ask for parent involvement of some kind. Weather it be during tech week, building of the set or some other kind of support. Questions ?? Wendy Sielaff email wsielaff@umich.edu Adult Oct 3 at the A2CT space. Joseph 11:00-1:00 prepare 32 bars of a song that shows off your vocal range. Nothing from the show please. Looking for strong Broadway tenor. We must love him. Must be expressive in singing since there is no dialogue. Come prepared to move. Although Joseph does not have a high dance requirement we do need to see him dance. At times during the show Joseph may be costumed in just a loin cloth , so make sure you feel comfortable with that. Call backs will be Monday Oct 4 at 7:00. If you wish to be considered for another role let us know at the time of audition. You need only attend one audition. Narrator 1:00-3:00 Prepare 32 bars of a song that shows off your vocal range. Nothing from the show please. Looking for a strong rock soprano. Must be expressive in singing since there is no dialogue. Come prepared to move. The dance requirement is not high but she must be able to dance. Call backs will be Monday Oct 4 at 7:00. If you wish to be considered for another role let us know at the time of audition. You need only attend one audition. Pharaoh 3:00-4:30 Prepare 32 bars. Prepare a song that shows off Elvis. Nothing from the show please. We are looking for Elvis. Come prepared to sing and audition like Elvis. We will not be dancing him so sing, move and audition like Elvis. Need not come dressed like him. Call backs Monday Oct 4 7:00. If you wish to be considered for another role let us know at the time of audition. You need only attend one audition General Auditions - see cast list Sunday Oct 3 7:00-10:00 at A2CT space. Prepare 16 bars that shows off your vocal range, Nothing from the show please. Come prepared to move. There will be roles for people with a high dance skills, but we will also cast people that have minimal dance skills. We will be calling back some of the cast Monday Oct 4. We will be not rehearsing Thanksgiving weekend, or Christmas. We will rehearse the week after Christmas. Cast list Joseph Narrator Pharaoh Reuben Simeon Levi Napthali Issachar Asher Dan Zebulon Gad Judah Benjamin Butler looking for comedic singer May be taken from men’s chorus Baker looking for comedic singer May be taken from men’s chorus Jacob role for older man. No dance required could also play Potiphar Potiphar role for older man. No dance required could also play Jacob Mrs. Potiphar Taken from women’s chorus high dance skills We are going to cast 11 women also to be the wives. Dance requirement will vary. Questions Wendy Sielaff emails wsielaff@umich.edu
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All parts in classical ballet production of the Nutcracker: Also looking for a back stage curtain operator (Call Randy Miller 734-255-4734 if interested) Audition times. September 26, 2004 Ages 5,6,7 1:00-1:45 Ages 8-11, 2:00-3:00 Ages 12+, 3:15-4:30 (If you dance point bring point shoes) All Dancers 8+ should be enrolled in a least 2 classes per week. Please arrive 15 minutes before audition start times. Audition Attire: Girls, Black leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes. Boys, White t-shirt, black tights, black or white ballet shoes. Fees: $15.00 audition fee payable at audition $75.00 partition fee payable at October 3, 2004 participant meeting.
All are invited to attend an introductory meeting open to performers, stagehands, painters, builders, seamstresses and others interested in becoming part of our proud, Ann Arbor theatrical tradition. No experience is required - check it out! Come to our mass meeting - Sunday, September 12 at 7:30PM. Vandenberg Room, Michigan League.
This is an exciting procduction that is going to be serious work. Looking for white male{20-35}strong singer/ talented dancer. Looking for actresses and actors of all ages. Don't be scared just com prepared.
Flint City Theatre will hold auditions for the first two shows for the 2004/2005 season: New Play Festival and Scream Theatre. New Play Festival will include: "Destinations," Light Drama, 2m, 2w, At an airport, two estranged couples, divided by travel plans, find coincidental solace in each other's mates. "A Little Experimenting," Comedy, 2w, The birds and bees chat doesn't go the way one might expect, or want it to. "Howard," Comedy, 3m, young, middle aged, old, Through the discovery of time travel a young inventor gets advice on how to find and avoid love from his older selves. "Old Scratch," Drama, 3m, 2w, Infidelity always comes back to curse you. We pay for our sins in the hell we create. "Shakespeare Lives," Comedy, 3m, Shakespeare is resurrected to help mend a broken relationship. Scream Theatre is FCT's Halloween radio style show; features vocal talent. The October 16th performance will be at Clarkston Village Players' Depot Theatre in Clarkston. The remaining performances will be in Flint.
HELP! We are in need of a Musical Director and/or piano player for our production. We need someone who can read music and likes to work with high school students. This is a paid position.
Female Version: 6 women & 2 men Ages 25 and up Male Version: 6 Men & 2 Women Ages 25 and up
OLD GEEZER – 65 and upwards. Slightly insane and mischievous, fun to hang out with if you’re not trying to get something done. Irritating to serious people. GIRL – looks 15-20, but must be 18 or older by January since this part requires nudity. Soulful, distant, quietly playful, this character discovers herself during her brief marriage. BLIND GIRL – looks 15-20, but must be 18 or older by January since this part requires nudity. The blind girl rarely speaks but brims with constantly shifting emotions, and can dissolve into tears without warning. During the course of the story this character moves from being dismissed and underestimated, to being an object of fascination and finally, to being a source of dread and suspicion for other characters. Her characterization must encompass all these possibilities while remaining consistent and complex. YOUNG GUY - 20-25 yo. Although at first arrogant and impatient, this character develops genuine feelings of responsibility and concern through a position of authority. In the last part of the story he is terrorized and must be able to portray intense fear. Nudity will be required. PRISSY BEAUROCRAT - m., 30-45 yo. He takes the rules pretty seriously, but then undergoes a change when his concentration is addled and he attains light-heartedness. WOMAN - 30s-40s. An emotionally accessible, nervy lady who has lost her young sons and finds herself lost, angry and exhausted. We want criers! BOY – between 12 and 15 years old. Overconfident, precocious, this elfish character exists in the twilight between childhood and adulthood and is often wiser and more penetrating than his elders. GUY ON A HORSE – requires horse riding, nastiness. 30 – 50 yo. BIG STRONG GUY – 30–50 yo. Muscled, quiet, kind, very dry sense of humor. WOMAN - 40s. Cheerful, sympathetic mother to one of the main characters. CHILDREN - A variety of parts available for under 13's, one scene each. We will only audition using monologues and not cold readings from the script. OTHER PEOPLE – We require people of every age, including children, for small speaking and non-speaking parts. Please prepare an audition piece although we will not go through a cold reading with you.
OLD GEEZER – 65 and upwards. Slightly insane and mischievous, fun to hang out with if you’re not trying to get something done. Irritating to serious people. GIRL – looks 15-20, but must be 18 or older by January since this part requires nudity. Soulful, distant, quietly playful, this character discovers herself during her brief marriage. BLIND GIRL – looks 15-20, but must be 18 or older by January since this part requires nudity. The blind girl rarely speaks but brims with constantly shifting emotions, and can dissolve into tears without warning. During the course of the story this character moves from being dismissed and underestimated, to being an object of fascination and finally, to being a source of dread and suspicion for other characters. Her characterization must encompass all these possibilities while remaining consistent and complex. YOUNG GUY - 20-25 yo. Although at first arrogant and impatient, this character develops genuine feelings of responsibility and concern through a position of authority. In the last part of the story he is terrorized and must be able to portray intense fear. Nudity will be required. PRISSY BEAUROCRAT - m., 30-45 yo. He takes the rules pretty seriously, but then undergoes a change when his concentration is addled and he attains light-heartedness. WOMAN - 30s-40s. An emotionally accessible, nervy lady who has lost her young sons and finds herself lost, angry and exhausted. We want criers! BOY – between 12 and 15 years old. Overconfident, precocious, this elfish character exists in the twilight between childhood and adulthood and is often wiser and more penetrating than his elders. GUY ON A HORSE – requires horse riding, nastiness. 30 – 50 yo. BIG STRONG GUY – 30–50 yo. Muscled, quiet, kind, very dry sense of humor. WOMAN - 40s. Cheerful, sympathetic mother to one of the main characters. CHILDREN - A variety of parts available for under 13's, one scene each. We will only audition using monologues and not cold readings from the script. OTHER PEOPLE – We require people of every age, including children, for small speaking and non-speaking parts. Please prepare an audition piece although we will not go through a cold reading with you.
Auditioners should come prepared with a one-minute comic monologue and 16 bars of an upbeat song. Ages 5th grade and up.
In order to avoid having to wait for an undetermined length of time, sign up for a one-hour slot by sending an email with your preferred hour to dohill@oaklandcc.edu, leaving a phone message (248.522-3636), or signing up on the theatre’s bulletin board across from the studio café. Auditions will be composed of readings from the script. See description of playlets below. You can find this script in most bookstores and libraries. If you like, you can bring in a scene partner and audition with one of the scenes of your choice. Otherwise, a reading and an audition partner will be chosen for you. In addition, if you have a comic monologue that you would like to show, mention it at the auditions, and that will be seen prior to being assigned a reading from the script. About the Show: It takes special skill to translate the oddball sensibility of Gary Larson's "The Far Side" cartoons into live performance, but that's exactly the feel of David Ives' All in the Timing. This lively and clever series of playlets is at once enchanting and perplexing, incisively intelligent and side-splittingly funny. Time Magazine declared it "Theatre that aerobicizes the brain and tickles the heart." The Plays: Sure Thing is a classic of contemporary comedy: two people meet in a cafe and find their way through a conversational minefield as a bell interrupts their false starts, gaffes and faux pas on the way to falling in love. (Cast: Bill and Betty, both in their late 20’s) Words, Words, Words recalls the philosophical adage that three monkeys typing into infinity will sooner or later produce Hamlet, and asks: what would the monkeys talk about at their typewriters? (Cast: Swift, Kafka and Miltion, 2M and 1F, any age--they're monkeys) The Universal Language brings together Dawn, a young woman with a stutter, and Don, the creator and teacher of Unamunda, a wild comic language. Their lesson sends them off into a dazzling display of hilarious verbal pyrotechnics - and, of course, true love. (Cast: Don—30’s or older, Dawn—20’s, Young Man—one-liner at end of scene.) Philip Glass Buys a Loaf of Bread is a parodic musical vignette in trademark Glassian style, with the celebrated composer having a moment of existential crisis in a bakery. (Cast: 2 Males, 2 Females any age but all need a strong sense of rhythm) The Philadelphia presents a young man in a restaurant who has fallen into a "Philadelphia", a Twilight Zone-like state in which he cannot get anything he asks for. His only way out is to ask for the opposite of what he wants. (Cast: Al--California cool, 20's or older, Mark--20's or 30's, Waitress--weary, as you will) Variations on the Death of Trotsky shows the Russian revolutionary on the day of his demise, desperately trying to cope with the mountain-climber's axe he's discovered in his head. (Cast: Trotsky, Mrs. Trotsky--grandmotherly and sweet, Ramon--young and handsome) Community members welcome. You do not have to be a student to participate. For information about our new theatre degree program, including several new classes, go to http://www.occ.cc.mi.us/or-art/Deptlist.htm
THE ROLES OF THE 4 NUNS HAS BEEN CAST. WE ARE IN NEED OF A MALE LEAD TO PLAY HOWARD LISZT- A PROFESSIONAL ACTOR AND SINGER WHO WAS TO APPEAR AS TEVYE IN THE SHIP'S PRODUCTION OF FIDDLER ON THE ROOF. VERY CHARMING AND CHARASMATIC- HAS INTERACTION WITH THE AUDIENCE AND REV MOTHER.STRONG SINGING ABILITIES A MUST FOR SOLOS AND GROUP NUMBERS.
We are looking for actors of all age ranges and all ethnic backgrounds to complete the casting for our 2004/2005 season. We are doing one production (ALONG THE TRACKS) about the Underground Railroad-- we will need 6 African American actors (male & female) for that show in particular. We do not pay for rehearsals, but we do pay $75/performance. COMING TO AMERICA will have at least 8 performances, although there may be more bookings for this production. A CHRISTMAS CAROL will have 9 Ann Arbor performances and 36 performances at Henry Ford Museum. ALONG THE TRACKS will have 12 Ann Arbor performances. BEANSTALK - THE MUSICAL will have 9 Ann Arbor performances. Wild Swan Theater will be celebrating its 25th Anniversary season this year of providing the highest quality professional theater for children and their families. I highly recommend checking out our website for more information about Wild Swan: www.wildswantheater.org
prepare a short monologue, and dress for a dance also there will be acting hence the monologue we are looking for girls 10 through 14 and boys 12 through 16 email me your age name and how i can contact you. i will contact you back for further information about parts so far i need lead dancers back up dancers and a crew.
you need to wear comfortable clothes, have a short monologue, i need kids 9 through 14 contact me rachel for further information about parts to play please come the auditions r free there is no pay it simply for fun girls and boys r invited by the way just to tell you rachel and natasha r 12 years old but we r responsible also me [rachel] also babysits kids 0 through 10 years of age contact me @photocat12@sbcglobal.net
SPECIFIC AUDITION SCENES AND SONGS HAVE ALREADY BEEN SELECTED. PLEASE CONTACT THE PRODUCER TO OBTAIN THEM. Auditions will be held the week of August 16th. Please contact the Producer or www.cththeatre.org for a specific schedule. Please bring your calendar and all conflicts you have between August 23rd and November 21st, 2004. Conflicts are not accepted for the final 2 weeks. Rehearsals will be Monday through Friday, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., beginning August 23rd. We will schedule children's rehearsals carefully so that they may be able to leave early. However, the final 2 weeks the children will be expected to stay. Note that Saturday rehearsals will be scheduled at least twice during the last month. Others may be announced. Character Descriptions: Maria: 20-35, soprano, several solos and group songs Capt. Georg von Trapp: 30-50, baritone, several solos and duets Baroness Elsa Schraeder: 30-50, mezzo, two duets Max Detweiler: 30-60, baritone, two duets Mother Abbess: 40-60, soprano, two solos plus choral numbers Sister Berthe: 30-70, mezzo, solo parts plus choral numbers Sister Margaretta: 30-70, mezzo, solo parts plus choral numbers Sister Sophia: 30-70, mezzo, solo parts plus choral numbers Liesl: 15-24 (must appear 16), mezzo, one solo plus group numbers Friedrich: 11-16 (must appear 14), tenor, solo parts plus group numbers Louisa: 11-15 (must appear 13), mezzo, solo parts plus group numbers Kurt: 9-13 (must appear 10 or 11), tenor, solo parts plus group numbers Brigitta: 7-12 (must appear 9), mezzo, solo parts plus group numbers Marta: 6-10 (must appear 7), mezzo, solo parts plus group numbers Gretl: 5-8 (must appear 6), mezzo, solo parts plus group numbers Rolf Gruber: 15-21 (must appear 17), tenor/baritone, one solo/duet MANY other non-singing roles. There will be much doubling in the show among the nuns, party guests, and soldiers.
General auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. Those auditioning may also be asked to participate in drama exercises. Attendees under 18 will be auditioned earlier each evening to allow them to leave as soon as possible. Age ranges listed for each part are guidelines, and do not necessarily preclude actors of any age or gender being cast in those parts. We are looking to cast approximately 35 actors, in principal and ensemble roles. The cast covers a broad age range, including two actors under 18.
IMPORTANT: In addition to acting, ALL CAST MEMBERS will be required to fulfill a two-hour work commitment of some type in the production of this play. This commitment may be fulfilled by working on sets, costumes, advertising, move-in or in some other duty as fits the needs of the production. This two-hour commitment is INDEPENDENT of set strike- ALL CAST are required also to participate in set strike. Scripts are available for perusal at the A2CT General Office at 322 W. Ann St. ( 734- 971- 0605 )
Questions for the Director? Contact Jon Elliott at 734-646-0740 or by e-mail at jce2@hotmail.com
Principal Characters (w/ approximate line count) are as follows:
Matthew Harrison Brady - (m, age 45 - up) an elder statesman, former presidential
candidate, a fundamentalist Christian and a booming presence, helping the prosecution
(150+ lines)
Henry Drummond - (m, age 45 - up) an impressive man, the world-weary but determined
defense attorney, a man of the city (180+ lines)
Bertram Cates - (m , age 25-40) local school teacher, the defendant (50+ lines)
Rachel Brown - (f, age 20-35) Reverend’s daughter, a teacher in the local elementary
school, Cates’ girl friend (65+ lines)
E.K. Hornbeck - (age 30-60) a cynical city slicker, reporter from the big city (40+ lines,
many of them long; has always been cast as a male since the character is based on H. L.
Mencken)
Reverend Jeremiah Brown (m, age 35-55) fire-and-brimstone preacher, very conservative;
Rachel’s father (35+ lines)
Secondary Leads:
Judge - (m or f, age 35 - up) presides over the trial; a solid citizen of Hillsboro
(60+ lines)
Tom Davenport - ( m, age 30 - 45) local district attorney, one with aspirations (20+
lines)
Howard Blair - (m, age 12-18) a local boy, more rural than town (25+ lines)
Melinda - (f, age 12-18) a local girl, more town than rural (10+ lines)
Mrs. Brady - (f, age 45 - up) elegant, understated, the wife of a living legend (10+
lines)
Meeker - (m or f, age 30-60) court bailiff; a wizened soul (20+ lines)
Mayor - (m or f, age 35- up ) mayor of Hillsboro, hoping to capitalize on the town’s
new fame (15+ lines)
Sillers - (m, age 25- up) works at the Hay and Feed store; an upright citizen (15+ lines)
Mrs. Krebs - (f, age 30 - up) a fundamentalist Christian, a staunch supporter of Brady
(10+ lines)
Radio Person - (m or f, age 25 - up) an announcer for the national news feed (10+ lines)
Elijah - (m, age 30 - up) a colorful local, rather strange and outspoken (10+ lines)
Bannister (m, age 25- up ) a businessman and citizen of Hillsboro (10+ lines)
Ensemble (all 5 individual lines or fewer): (note: there are 10-20 group lines) Corkin, Bollinger, Platt, Mrs. McClain, Mrs. Blair (Howard’s mother), Dunlap, Court Stenographer (these are citizens of Hillsboro); Hawker, Monkey Man, Photographer, Reporters, Workmen, Other Citizens.
The role of Barry Champlain has been cast.
Need a strung out rock star; a man looking for revenge for his brother's death; the brother; a police man; and his wife.
This is an original work about two uber-lesbians, their human-sized parrot Sappho, Sappho's rabbi (and pop icon) Prince, a lesbian hostage negotiator and a walking EPT strip. Casting is flexible. There are roles for up to 4 women and up to 3 men.
Currently looking to fill the title role with male character actor. Think Ralph Cramden in a tutu.
Currently looking to fill all male roles.
A Male appearing in early twenties to play the role of Christopher Wren. The script describes him as a "wild-looking neurotic young man. He has a confiding, almost Childish manner." We need to fill IMMEDIATELY!
OPEN AUDITIONS Event: “The Civic – LIVE! Description: A first-ever talent showcase staged at the historic Civic Theatre in downtown Farmington, MI. Dates: May 22 and 23 Performers: singers, dancers, musicians, comedians, magicians, impressionists, novelty acts Open to: ALL Detroit-area performers, ALL ages, amateurs AND professionals, individuals AND groups Auditions: Any media (video, audio, CD, DVD) Deadline: Submissions must be received by Thursday, April 15 Contact: 1-248-474-5500 ext. 215 for address and additional details
This play within a play has six characters, the director and five actors who have different on and off-stage personalities: • Anthony J. Lefcourt (40-50) - an eccentric and enthusiastic director who is also a shameless egomaniac. He hopes to regain directorial success which has escaped him in recent years. • Raymond Butler/Robert (60ish) - As Mr. Butler he is formal and proper, but as Robert he is insensitive. • Angela Butler/Natalie – At 40 yrs old she is significantly younger than her husband Raymond. She is a sensual, vindictive, and underhanded actress. • Victoria Butler/Claudia - young, strikingly lovely, sweet and innocent. Just two months out of Yale Drama School, she has a bright future. She is somewhat star struck by her fellow actors. • Aldo/Michael - 20-30 yrs old, well built. As Aldo he exhibits formal butler etiquette, as Michael he has a stereotypical New York accent and attitude. • Detective Mumford (Sam) (40-50) - Is an experienced actor who has been down on his luck of late and has been spending more time in the catering business than onstage. This part could be played by a woman.
Young actors from 5th grade through high school may audition. They should prepare a one-minute comic monologue from a play for the auditions. At callbacks they should be prepared to do cold readings from the script. Please call YPT at 734-971-7207 to schedule an audition appointment.
Need a stage manager to be at rehearsals and shows. Experience preferred, but not necessary. Some pay involved. Please call or email for more details.
This audition is for three roles only. All other roles have been cast. Please do not audition at this time if you are not suitable for one of these three roles: 1. TZEITEL, the oldest daughter: Comic, belt. Age: to play 19-20's Sings Matchmaker and ensemble; 2. PERCHIK,the student, (suitor to Hodel the second oldest daughter): Baritone, age:19-30, sings Now I Have Everything, Sunrise, Sunset and ensemble; 3. MENDEL-the rabbi's son: Tenor or Baritone, age 17-25, sings in ensemble Rehearsals are scheduled to begin the last week in March. All positions are paid. One Equity contract will be available. If you have questions about whether or not you are suitable, email dianeobrienhill@earthlink.net Artistic Director: Evelyn Orbach; Director: Nick Kolani; Music Director: Diane O'Brien Hill
What: Audition for CRIMINAL GENIUS by George F. Walker directed by Kathi Krater When: Sunday February 23 and Monday February 24 at 7PM. Auditions will begin at 7PM and last until everyone has read. Please plan to arrive and register by 8pm. Where: Riverside Arts Center, 76 N. Huron Ypsilanti, MI Who: Equity and non-equity actors. There may be up to two special appearance Equity contracts offered for this show. Equity actors please call 734 480-9577 for audition appointments.
NOTE: Show dates are May 6 - 16, 2004. Tentative show times are Thursday thru Saturdays at 8pm and Sundays at 2pm. There may be Sunday evening shows added depending on conflicts.
Auditions will be cold reads from the script. Please come prepared for movement.
Rehearsals tentatively begin the 2nd week of March.
Show Description: Hilarious, shoot 'em up, screwball comedy. Rolly and his son Stevie have just screwed up. Hired by the tough, and tough-talking Shirley to set fire to a restaurant, they have opted instead to kidnap the dishwasher, who is tied up in the bathroom. The four characters involved -- the dishwasher turns out to be the equally tough, and equally tough-talking, daughter of the mobster who wanted the restaurant torched -- along with the drunken owner-manager of the motel, who wants his night's rent, spend the rest of the play desperately and hopelessly trying to extricate themselves from the consequences.
Characters: 2 Women - Shirley and Amanda 20's - 50's 2 Men - Rolly and Stevie (father and son) 16 - 50 (any age combination to indicate father & son relationship) 1 role Male or Female - Phil, the hotel manager, any age. Originally written as a male part, can be performed as a female role.
Auditions for Core Cast (3 men, 3 women). Auditions will include an actor-selected song and director-selected readings. We want to design a show that highlights the high points of our 75 year performance history. To do that, we need to have a capable Core Cast who is able to perform in a variety of scenes and songs, in a variety of styles.
We wanted to write a script featuring the best scenes/songs from our history and, where possible, have the original performers reprise their roles. However we knew that it would be impossible to find all of the original performers, and that made it impossible to write a script. Our answer was the Core Cast. The Core Cast will be an ensemble that we will utilize to fill all parts not being played by the original performers. In point of fact the Core Cast will probably perform most of the show, and then we will have the original performers appear as a guest stars. However, the Core Cast needs to go into this project knowing that it's fluid and that they may be asked to step down to make room for an original performer reprising their role. This could happen at any time, so the Core Cast needs to be flexible about it. The benefit of this plan, of course, is that the Core Cast also gets to appear on stage in great roles with some of the living legends of our theatre. Core Cast would also participate in group numbers, and most of the scenes representing 1929-1950. 5 weeks of moderate rehearsals during April, 2004. Tech rehearsals in May, 2004
The Michigan Shakespeare Festival, now in it's 10th year, presents two Shakespeare plays in repertory. The Festival operates under an Actors Equity LOA Contract, but also hires non-Equity actors. Non-uinion actors are eligible for Equity Membership Candiate points. All non-union positions are paid.
Rehearsals start June 15, with the plays opening July 22, 23. Rehearsals take place in the day and evening from 2pm - 5:30pm, 7pm - 10:30pm weekdays. 11am - 2:00, 3:30pm - 6:30pm weekends. Monday is the day off.
Please bring two pics/resumes to the audition. Callbacks -TBA. For the audition please prepare 1 Shakespeare monologue from ANY play. Call for an audition appointment.
We are casting 40 children, ages 7 to high school.
Susie - 12 year-old girl This actor must be 13 years-old or older. Physical Description: Body type, in-between girlhood and a developed teenager, appear twelve years-old on film. Caucasian with fair skin, brown hair or will alter, light green or blue eyes, height up to 5’2, A cup or less. Must wear a conservative two-piece bathing suit and swim in lake. Character description: Susie is intelligent for her age, but emotionally naīve, a pre-teen trying to assert herself as a young adult.
Andy - 8 to 10 year-old boy
Physically: fair skin, brown hair, up to 4'11". He likes to tease his sister Susie. (one day of shooting.)
No other roles are available.
Steel Magnolias is a comedy/drama; both aspects emphasized 6 women, ages 20-68 Come dressed to move around Rehearsals will begin on the evening of February 17th and will generally be held Sunday thru Thursday starting at 7:30 PM. Rehearsal area is near Riverside Arts Center.
We will be casting 40 children ages 7 - High School
Volunteers are needed to help with the Regional HS Drama Competition on Feb 14th at Dexter HS. Schools appearing here have made it through District competition. Varying jobs from escorts, concessions, runners, and much more. May possibly need adjudicators, but not sure about that. If you would like to help our local high schools continue the fine tradition of dramatic arts, please volunteer to help with this competition.
SESAME STREET LIVE! - National Tour
VEE Corporation, producer of Sesame Street Live!, Dragon Tales Live!, and Bear in the Big Blue House Live!, is holding open-call auditions for future tours and replacement positions.
FULL-BODY COSTUME CHARACTERS require dancers who are versatile, with strong technical ability in jazz and musical theatre dance styles, in the height range of 5’0” to 6’1”. Gymnastics and tap are pluses. Dance combinations will be taught.
LIVE PERFORMERS must be able to dance well, sing, and act. Dance combinations will be taught. Prepare two vocal selections, 16 bars each: ballad and up-tempo (a cappella or instrumental tape). Also prepare a one-minute monologue, appropriate for family/children’s theatre. TO BE CONSIDERED FOR A LIVE ROLE, ALL PERFORMERS MUST FIRST COMPLETE THE DANCE PORTION OF THE AUDITION.
HAND/ROD PUPPETEERS, please prepare a 90-second routine for your own hand/rod puppet. Be ready to perform an a cappella lip-synch song with puppet.
Tours run approximately ten months throughout the US and Canada. For consideration, please bring a picture and resume and wear or bring dance attire. Performers must be 18 or older. All available positions are PAID, NON-UNION.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION at VEE Corporation’s Audition Hotline 612-375-9670 ext. 704 or go to www.vee.com
VEE Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Dragon Tales Live!/Bear in the Big Blue House Live! - Child Performer Audition for Ages 8-12
VEE Corporation, producer of Dragon Tales Live!, Bear in the Big Blue House Live!, and Sesame Street Live!, is holding auditions for children ages eight to twelve who can sing, dance, and act for roles in upcoming national tours.
Children are being considered for replacement and future casting in our Dragon Tales Live! and Bear in the Big Blue House Live! tours. Boys must be under 54” and girls should be between 54” and 60”.
Tours run approximately ten months throughout the US and Canada. Our shows travel primarily by bus and do an average of nine performances per week. A parent or legal guardian will be required to travel with the child throughout the tour. A full-time tutor will also travel with each tour.
Children should prepare a verse of a familiar song from a musical or children’s movie musical (performed a cappella or with instrumental tape, i.e. tape with no vocal track) and be prepared to dance. Also be prepared to tell a thirty-second to one-minute version of a favorite fairy tale or story.
For consideration, please bring a picture and resume and wear or bring dance attire. All available roles are PAID, NON-UNION.
A parent or legal guardian must accompany children to the audition and remain at the site for the duration of the audition.
FOR ADDITIONAL AUDITION INFORMATION call VEE Corporation’s Audition Hotline, (612) 375-9670, ext. 704 or go to www.vee.com
VEE Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer
*6 positions start rehearsals in April for SPRING shows May 3-June 18, Monday-Friday only.
*14 positions start rehearsals in May for SUMMER shows June 19-September 6. Performances are EVERY day, seven days a week, so all summer roles are double-cast.
*Rehearsals are paid ($10.00 per hour) and will be determined according to actors’ schedules. *Actors and singers will be paid $90 per day for performances. *Actors will work a minimum of two days to a maximum of five days per week. *Average performance day is 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. *Available roles are for 5 women and 9 men (see below). *All performances are outdoors in Greenfield Village. (Except for "Play Ball" and "Wizard of Tuskegee," which are in Town Hall.) *We are currently trying to make arrangements with Actors' Equity Association. If you are in AEA, please write back or call at the end of January if you'd like to know what was determined.
*Auditions will take place in the Anderson Theater located at 20900 Oakwood Boulevard in Dearborn, Michigan, inside Henry Ford Museum. Please enter through the IMAX Theatre doors, then go down main corridor to the Anderson Theater on your left.
*Please bring a resume and headshot.
*Auditions will consist of cold readings from the scripts. Feel free to arrive earlier than your audition time to familiarize yourself with scenes.
*1 female and 3 male ACTOR-SINGERS are needed for "Play Ball," a vaudeville-style show celebrating America’s pastime. 1 male and 2 female SINGERS are needed for "The Village Trio." Please prepare a two-minute upbeat song written between 1880-1940. *1 male or female ACTOR-SINGER is needed for "How I Got Over" and should prepare a two-minute spiritual or gospel song. *All singers should bring a tape, CD, or their own accompanist (a cappella is fine, too). Piano will be at audition.
*ROLES: (Ages given are ages the actor can realistically play.) *George Washington Carver (30-50-ish) in "The Wizard of Tuskegee" (spring only)
*Orville(32), Wilbur(36), and Katharine(29) Wright in "Home from Kitty Hawk" (spring & summer)
*Singer and Storyteller (ages are open) (both are African American and either role can be played by male or female actors) in "How I Got Over" (spring & summer)
*Thomas Edison (30s) in a new show (title TBD) at Menlo Park Laboratory (summer only)
*Four Actor-Singers in "Play Ball": Willie (African-American baseball player, 25-45); Mickey (Caucasian baseball player, 25-45); Duke (umpire, over 35); and Katie (ingenue, 25-35). (summer only)
*Three singers (1 man & 2 women) for "The Village Trio" (ages are open) (summer only)
*Appointments are encouraged to minimize your waiting time, but walk-ins are welcome - just be advised that your wait may be longer if we have to book you between existing appointments.
*For directions, please visit: http://www.thehenryford.org/visit/directions.asp
*To register online or for any updated audition information, you may also check our web site at www.thehenryford.org (Please note that the audition page won't be posted on the web until approximately January 16.)
*To schedule an audition appointment, or for additional information, please call the Greenfield Village receptionist at 313-982-6100, ext. 2154.
All roles are open. Please prepare either two contrasting monologues or 1 scene from the show. Call for an audition slot. No pay, but great experience!
Christopher, twenty-four, African Bruce, twenties, Caucasian Robert, fifties, Caucasian
Standard British Dialect
We are having auditions for a short film. Pay will not be available, lunch and dinner will be provided. A copy of the film can be provided upon request. Please call or email for more information. Shooting will take place this summer, dates and times to be announced.
We are having auditions for a short film. Pay will not be available, however mileage may be negotiated and lunch will be provided. A copy of the film can be provided upon request. Please call or email for more information. Shooting will take place this summer, dates and times to be announced.
Stage manager needed ASAP for 1st and 2nd run of production.
Available Roles: Men: Double Role: Leading Man, early to mid 40’s, restrained and tormented – plays Hart in (“W)hole”and Mr. Woodburn in “Ice Glen” Double Role: Young man late teens to early 20’s, preferably 5’6” or shorter – plays Denby in “Ice Glen” and Frankie in “Flags” Single Role: Man – early to late 50’s, plays Eddie in “Flags” a rough around the edges blue collar man with a big heart Double Role: Man – late 50’s to early 60’s, loveable and wise, plays Benny in “Flags” and Grayson in “Ice Glen” Double Role: Man – early to mid 30’s, physically imposing and alpha male quality, plays Johnny in “The Home Team” and Male Chorus in “Flags” Single role: Man – late 30’s to early 40’s, strong character actor, plays Male Chorus in “Flags” Women: Double Role: Woman – late 30’s, refined and socially aware, plays Dulce Bainbridge in “Ice Glen” and Female Chorus in “Flags” Double Role: Woman – mid to late 30’s, artistic and a little wild, plays Sarah in “Ice Glen” and Ames in “Whole” Double Role: Woman – early to late 50’s, can do Irish accent, plays Em in “Flags” and Mrs. Roswell in “Ice Glen” Single Role: Woman – early 30’s, sexy in a dangerous way, plays Carla in “Whole” Please note: Perusal scripts will be available to be checked out with a $20 deposit or read at Performance Network one week before the auditions. Sides will be available at noon on the day of the audition and not before.
1 Strong singer/dancer Female to join existing cast for MY ONE AND ONLY...contact ron@baumanis.net or 734-657-1713
Casting for Billy only - MALE LEAD. Must look 20-30, must Tap Dance, Sing, Act. Rehearsals begin April 19th.
We are looking for actors 18-70 who have never auditioned at the Purple Rose before or who have not auditioned in the last 2 years. Please prepare 1 one-minute comic monologue. We hire both Equity & Non-Equity actors. Specific show information will be available at the auditions.
Looking for two male actors and one female actor able to play ages 30-45. This is a tightly written 90 minute drama about a husband & wife whose marriage is in a crisis and their business is being foreclosed by the banker who is having an affair with the wife. Please bring a headshot and your resume. If a headshot is not available a recent photo will do. Scripts will be available @ 5:00.
Kathryn: White Female (late thirties to mid forties) Fredrick: Black Male (looks like 21-25 yrs. old) William: White Male - Must have dirty blonde or regular blond hair (looks like 25-32 yrs. old) Mr. Ross: Male (looks like 32-40 yrs. old) Doctor: Male (32 +) Host: Male or Female (20+) Good radio voice a plus Auditioners 1 & 2: Male &/or Female(20's) Woman: (25-30) Young girl: Must be between 7-10 (just for a small scene, but her smile will be very important to the main character)
Seeking: -Salsa dancers -Tap dancers -Jazz dancers -Ballet dancers Other qualifications: -Must look 16-35 years-old. -Be ready to demonstrate any special skills (e.g. gymnastics, singing or other forms of dance). -Preferably be prepared with a maximum 30 sec. routine. For leading roles dancing and acting IS required. For background dancers NO acting is required.
Casting all roles. Please prepare a musical selection. Bring sheet music in the correct key. An accompanist will be provided. Possible callbacks to follow. This is a concert edition.
Dexter Community Players' production of West Side Story is looking for men (who can play ages 15-25) to dance and sing as Sharks and Jets. More information and a current rehearsal schedule are available on the Players' website: www.dextercommunityplayers.com If interested, please contact Jesse Miller, the stage manager, via email.
Anyone interested in appearing as an extra in the feature film "A Father's Worth" may show up at 1pm or later at the restaurant "Ernestos" on the west side of Detroit's suburbs. It's address is Ernestos 41661 Plymouth Road (West of Haggerty Road, on the south side of the street) Plymouth, MI 48170-1870 (734) 453-2002 and persons will be listed in the film credits, plus there will be some catered food provided (although not the full restaurant menu). Ideally people would be able to show up for a time chunk of at least 3 hours for this shoot. Filming is scheduled for that location between 1 pm and 10pm. Prefer to notify Mike Forest at mikejforest@hotmail.com that you will be able to make it, but this is not necessary and he will likely not have a chance to reply to the email. The film's web site is at http://www.msu.edu/~forestmi/afathersworth/ although its information is a bit outdated as the film has already been cast (except for the extras) and has already begun production. Thank you!
Seeking two females and one male. The male is high school/college age. One of the females is college age and the other female is an older woman.
Male and female, all ages (adult). We need actors with a talent for improv. Extra credit for musical instrument and/or circus skills. This is a non-Equity show: pay will be on a profit-sharing basis.
Please prepare a short Shakespeare monologue or scene. Also seeking creative staff, stage mgt, set/lighting designers
ADULTS: Please come dressed to dance and bring 16 bars from a song of your choice (not from the show). Callbacks will include cold readings from the script, songs from the On the Town score, and may include dance. CHILDREN: Please prepare a funny story or monologue (does not have to be memorized). You may be asked to do some movement. We are looking to cast approximately 30 strong singers/actors who move well. There are parts for non-dancers as well. PRINCIPAL ROLES Ozzie (Male Singer/Dancer) Chip (Male Singer/Dancer) Gabey (Male Singer/Dancer) Hildy Esterhazy (Female Singer/Dancer) Claire de Loone (Female Singer/Dancer) Ivy Smith (Female Singer/Dancer) Madame Maude P. Dilly (Female singer) Judge Pitkin W. Bridgework (Male singer) The ensemble also includes 8 non-singing roles, 5 singing roles, and a myriad of characters to be cast from the chorus.
Have you ever wished you could learn the dance routine a week before the actual auditions? Would you like some pointers on your audition song? Wouldn't it be nice to practice reading cold from the script in front of an audience prior to auditions? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, and you're interested in auditioning for A2CT's On the Town, we encourage you to attend the audition workshop on Monday, June 21st. On the Town production staff members will be available to teach parts of the audition dance routine and offer practical techniques to help you perform your best at the audition. Participants should be prepared to sing their audition selection and/or may be asked to read from the script. Participation not required in order to audition, and cast selection will not be affected by attendance. The workshop will be held at the A2CT rehearsal space, 322 W. Ann Street in Ann Arbor. Please call 971-2228 to pre-register. No admission charge.
Forgive the repetition, just wanted to give you the latest news: Those auditioning for the roles of Eliza Doolittle and Freddy Eynsford-Hill (the most challenging vocal parts), if you are undecided about which day to audition, please come on Monday, May 24, as our voc