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We regret that Thom Haneline, who was to play Sir Wilfull Witwoud in our production has been forced to leave the cast due to an emergency situation with his employer that will take him out of town throughout the performance and rehearsal period. We are therefore urgently looking for an actor to take over that role.
Here’s a good description of his character:
“Bashful and obstinate by turns, feisty and deferential when necessary, a country bumpkin with a good nature and a will to please, Sir Wilfull Witwoud, half brother by marriage to Witwoud, would be a wit if he could. He has come to town to look around before setting out on his travels and finds he doesn’t understand the “lingo” of the fashionable world. He serves as a foil to the well bred. In contrast to their studied rudeness and affectation, he is simple and matter-of-fact. Thus, he is an easy mark in the scheming game of matchmaking, but a cheerful one, especially after a long bout of drinking. In a show of generosity and an imposture of sincerity, he gladly agrees to marry Millamant as a last resort to save her fortune. However, he also dissembles well. His is but another actor in Mirabell’s clever ruse to catch Fainall and Mrs. Marwood in their deception and to lure Lady Wishfort into his harmless trap.”
Interested actors should contact me right away for a reading. Call my studio at 734-276-8562, my Concordia office at 734-995-7359, or email me at bethuro@cuaa.edu.
Performances will be in the Kreft Black Box Theater at Concordia University, Ann Arbor, April 15, 16, 17 at 8:00 p.m. and April 18 - 2:30 p.m. For tickets and further information, please visit the CUAA Theater & Dance page at http://www.cuaa.edu/kreftarts/7005.html. Rehearsals are already in progress.
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CastingInfoHow to Succeed in Business without Really Trying tells the musical tale of J. Pierpont Finch, a lowly window washer who climbs his way up the corporate ladder in 60’s era New York City. There are roles for 5 women ages 18-75 and 6 men ages 18-90, plus an ensemble. Those auditioning should prepare 16 bars of a Broadway-style song and should bring sheet music. Auditions will also consist of cold readings from the script and dance. Those auditioning need attend only one of the regular audition dates and should arrive at the beginning of the appropriate audition time slot. No pre-registration is required. Production dates are June 10-13, 2010, at The Lydia Mendelssohn Theater.
CastingInfoThe productions will be live performances at different venues throughout lower southeast/west and Mid-Michigan. The producer is looking for musicians and vocalists. A background in acting is not mandatory but would be helpful. ASIS stands for All Star Inspiration Singers. The point of the group is to produce and/or cover inspirational songs of hope, love, and life to various audiences. We would perform message music, straight entertainment, and perhaps do some improv and short skit work. As far as the purpose of this group think of the "Blue Pigs", the band formed by the Detroit Police Department to educate and entertain people in Detroit. No offensive or negative music or skits will be performed by this group.
CastingInfoParts for 7 men and 4 women A dark comedy about the timeless quest for beauty-and its cost. Three women from different centuries meet in a modern doctor's office waiting room. Forgiveness From Heaven is an eighteenth-century Chinese woman whose bound feet are causing her to lose her toes. Victoria is a nineteenth-century tightly corsetted English woman suffering from what is commonly known as "hysteria." Then there is Wanda, a modern gal from New Jersey who is having problems with her silicone breasts. Husbands, doctors, Freud, the drug industry and the FDA all come under examination. Ths play analyzes the lives of these three women, as well as our society, the drug industry and the politics of cancer
CastingInfoCall (810) 714-4124 for further information. Creative Dramatics -- Grade 1-3 Theater Arts 1 -- Grade 4-6 Theater Arts 2 -- Grade 7-9 Improvisation Class -- Age 14+ Beginning Acting -- Age 14+ Oral Interpretation -- Age 14+ Advanced Acting -- Age 14+ Acting for the Professional -- By audition Theater 55 -- Acting for Seniors Private Acting Lessons available Studio format
CastingInfoFrom the beloved book by Frances Hodgson Burnett, this charming original adaptation of The Secret Garden finds irascible Mary Lennox orphaned at her uncle’s estate in the country. Wandering the estate, lonely Mary finds a secret garden and a new friend, the gardener’s apprentice, Dickon. Through Dickon and the beautiful garden, Mary learns about nature and the nature of love and redemption. There are roles for up to 25 young actors in GRADES 4-12. Auditions consist of cold readings from the script and theater games. Rehearsals for The Secret Garden will be Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 4-6pm and Sundays from 1pm to 4pm.
CastingInfoThis is an original short film created for an upper level film class at the University of Michigan. The film focuses on the connection created between Richard, a grumpy old man, and Alec, his young grandson. The film begins with the family celebrating the grandfather's birthday and continues into the young boy's dream. A script can be provided upon request. The run time will be about 10 minutes. This project is unpaid. We have done some preliminary casting but are looking for people who can play some of the family members. We are looking for actors who are Caucasian, preferably with fair skin and lighter hair color. The roles we are auditioning for are: Lori: low to mid 30s, Alec's mom John: low to mid 30s, Alec's dad Shelly: 30-40s, Alec's aunt Joe: 30-40s, Alec's uncle
CastingInfoGAS AFTERHOURS LLC, an award wining production company, is seeking Arab American Actors for the upcoming independent feature film Detroit Unleaded; a comedic drama about two Arab-American cousins that own a gas station fueled by the energy, music, and life of a predominantly African-American neighborhood on Detroit’s eastside. The shoot is scheduled for June/July 2010 in Detroit, Michigan. The script has garnered recognition as an official selection to the Sundance Institute’s Jordan Screenwriters Lab (2007) and as a finalist at the Tribeca Film Festival’s All Access Program (2009). We are seeking Arab and Arab-American Actors with a wide range of acting experience and individuals/non-actors with a strong desire to perform- all are encouraged to audition. Scheduled auditions and Walk-ins will be held on Saturday, March 6th from 12noon – 6pm and Sunday, March 7th from 12noon – 5pm at the Arab American National Museum, 13624 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn, MI. To schedule an audition time slot and receive script sides in advance, please email your headshot/picture and resume to DUcastingCall@gmail.com. Walk-In auditions will be held on a first-come, first-serve basis. Walk-ins please prepare a brief monologue showcasing your abilities or we will provide script sides. For all inquiries email DUcastingCall@gmail.com Auditions for non-Arab supporting roles will be held at a future date.
CastingInfoPTD Productions is currently looking for a director for ‘night, Mother written by Marsha Norman This Pulitzer Prize winning drama opens with Jessie calmly asking her mother for her father’s service revolver, in order to commit suicide that very evening. With brutal honesty Jessie reveals the reasons for her decision and how thoroughly she has planned her own death. Suspense builds as Mama desperately tries to alter her daughter’s plans, sharing truths about issues that have affected Jesse’s life, but were never communicated to her. This is the dialogue that most never get to have about suicide. Will it change Jessie’s mind? The show dates for ‘Night, Mother are: September 23-26, 30, October 1-2 For more information on how to apply for this position, please respond with your qualifications and contact information by April 15th. Qualified directors must have prior directing experience with any company, or have been an assistant director with PTD Productions. If you are interested in directing this show, or have any questions, please email Jessica Eroh at Jessica.Eroh@gmail.com or call 734-657-5585
CastingInfoSGI Productions along with the Ford Community Performing Arts Center are hosting “Motown’s Still Got It!” a statewide talent competition featuring song and dance among other talents, special guest performances, and judges. All contestants are competing to win the cash prize and representation package from SGI Productions. We are currently working with local celebrity Veronica Sworden from the hit TV show on CW50 “Gossip Girl.” The show will be recorded live in attendance by an audience of up to 1200 people. Entertainment industry executives such as agents, directors, producers, and managers will be in attendance to scout new talent for upcoming productions. The News Herald, along with local media are strongly behind our efforts and encourage all talented students and pupils of our neighboring communities to get involved in this once in a lifetime experience. We guarantee great positive exposure for everyone involved, a good time, and a wonderful learning experience. AUDITION INFORMATION: Saturday, March 13th. 10:00AM Holiday Inn Express 17201 Northline Road Southgate, MI 48195 Application will be required. Applications will be available at the audition location on March 13th. There is a $5.00 registration fee. This competition is for ages 14-19 years old. Student Id, State Id, or Birth Certificate proving age will be required. A parent or guardian will need to be present if the contestant is under 18 years old. A parental media release form will need to be signed. This will be apart of the application available at the location. Acappella auditions only. Prepare at least 2 songs. Dance auditions- prepare a 3 minute routine. Auditions will start promptly at 10:00AM. You may arrive at 9:30 to start the application process. Each contestant must bring a head shot of themselves to attach to the application.
CastingInfoEVENT CANCELLED!!!! Let me start by offering my sincerest apologies for any inconvenience this may have caused. In a relatively short amount of time we have been unable to muster the number of people we would need to make this shoot work. Therefore it has been cancelled. Again, I would like to apologize for any inconvenience. This has been a learning experience for all of us on this end. I hope that, next time, with a little more planning, we can put up something that will stay. EVENT CANCELLED!!!
CastingInfoSeeking a cast of 6-8 to fill 19 rolls (10 men,9 women) of varying ages. Roles assigned to each actor will be determined after auditions. SYNOPSIS: On a cold clear moonless night in the middle of winter, all is not quite what it seems in the remote, mythical town of Almost Maine. As the northern lights hover in the star=filled sky above, people find themselves falling in, and out, of love in unexpected and often hilarious ways. A sweet and surprising romatic comedy.
CastingInfoAUDITIONS for Disney’s Geppetto and Son ------------------------------------ GO TO www.FOREVERAFTERPRODUCTIONS.com FOR AUDITION PACKET AND MORE INFORMATION!! ------------------------------------ Ages 6 - 19--------- Monday, February 8th from 6:30 – 9:30 pm at the Village Theater at Cherry Hill You MUST BE between the age of 6 – 19 on January 1, 2010 to be cast in this production. ------------------------------------ Production Dates: Friday, May 21st at 7 pm Saturday, May 22nd at 2 and 7 pm Sunday, May 23rd at 2 and 7 pm Monday, May 24th at 9:30 am* & 1pm* Tuesday, May 25th at 9:30 am* & 1pm* *School Field Trip Performances ------------------------------------ About The Production Spring Main Stage Production Disney’s Geppetto and Son Two Acts, Book Musical, Rated G The classic tale of an aging toymaker and his puppet, Pinocchio, takes on timely issues in Disney's Gepetto & Son. Grammy Award-winner and master melodist Stephen Schwartz adds a compelling score of original songs to the beloved classics "When You Wish Upon a Star" and "I’ve Got No Strings." Join the Blue Fairy, Stromboli and a lively cast of characters as Geppetto journeys beyond the Toy Shop to discover what makes the "perfect child." This family-friendly musical is appropriate for all audiences and is a magical mix of heartwarming fairytale and action-packed adventure. Audiences will love following Pinocchio's journey from an awkward wooden puppet to a real, live boy and will be charmed by Geppetto's transformation from demanding creator to a real, live father.
CastingInfoThis is a very independent video camera production of a Shakespeare play--a theatre student's first foray into the world of film-making. The finished product is intended for entry into various film festivals. This is an unpaid gig. We're just looking for some extras to come out, get painted blue and brandish some weapons as if about to sack Rome. If that sounds like fun, or if you want to support a local art project, come and join us. Go to this link to view a personal invitation from the director: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WmZXw3oohhc
CastingInfo**Summer shows run June 19–August 22 (Rehearsals begin in May.) **Average performance day is 10:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. (Plus four Saturday evenings for "Simply Broadway" and Greenfield Singers.) **Performers MUST be at least 18 by June 7. **Rehearsals are paid ($10.00 per hour). **Actors and singers will be paid $90 per day for performances. **All performances are outdoors in Greenfield Village. (Except for "Simply Broadway," which is inside Town Hall.) **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 note that these are the ONLY audition dates – we are unable to add alternate dates for anyone who cannot attend one of these two days. **These are GENERAL AUDITIONS for available roles, which MIGHT include the following: WOMEN (Specific ages given are ages the actor can realistically play; age ranges given are open and flexible within that range.) Katharine Wright (29, Caucasian) in "Home from Kitty Hawk" at Wright Home (spring & summer) Woman (25-55, African American) in "How I Got Over" at Susquehanna (MUST SING ALSO) (summer) Eva & Hazel (25-45) in "Simply Broadway" at Town Hall (MUST SING ALSO) (summer) Three singers (Soprano, Mezzo, Alto) (20-40) for The Greenfield Singers (summer) MEN (Specific ages given are ages the actor can realistically play; age ranges given are open and flexible within that range.) Orville (32, Caucasian) and Wilbur (36, Caucasian) Wright in "Home from Kitty Hawk" at Wright Home (spring & summer) Thomas Edison (32, Caucasian) in "Edison’s Light Fantastic" at Menlo Park (spring & summer) Man (25-55, African American) in "How I Got Over" at Susquehanna (summer) Leonard & Eugene (25-45) in "Simply Broadway" at Town Hall (MUST SING ALSO) (summer) Three singers (Tenor, Baritone, Bass) (20-40) for The Greenfield Singers (summer) Audition Requirements **Please bring a résumé and headshot. **Please prepare a monologue (one minute MAX!) from an American drama, comedy, or musical in which you play a very natural, likeable, and engaging character. No dialects, please. **Singers: please also prepare a song (one minute MAX!) written between 1890 and 1950. (Broadway songs between 1925 and 1945 are highly recommended for those auditioning for Simply Broadway.) Accompanist will be at the auditions (please bring sheet music in your key), but it is fine for singers to bring a CD or their own accompanist if they choose. No a cappella auditions, please. **Appointments are strongly 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. **To schedule an audition appointment online, or to ask any questions, please visit our web site at http://www.thehenryford.org/about/audition.aspx – audition updates will be posted here, too. **For directions, please click: http://www.thehenryford.org/pdf/TheHenryFordCampus.pdf **You may also schedule an audition appointment by calling the Greenfield Village administrative assistant at 313-982-6100, ext. 2154, Monday through Friday, 8:30-5:00.
CastingInfoTHE KEY..Metro Detroit's Own New Musical to make its World Premiere...4 act through composed musical (all aprts are sung) Cast of over 21....Many diverse roles..all ages (see website for details).paid positions available....non equity (includes character roles) Diverse music likened to Bernstein/Sondheim via Detroit reporter/critique A love story set on the campus of a big ten university filled with humor and pain. World Premiere in Metro Detroit......visit www.thekeythemusical for more info, call 248 683-3637.....or email thekey2010@yahoo.com Vocalist/Thespian opportunity to showcase one's talent!
CastingInfoOn a lazy, sunny afternoon, young Alice is dreamily ignoring a lesson when she is surprised to see a white rabbit, running briskly and looking at his pocket watch. She pursues him and falls down a rabbit hole, entering a magic land where she encounters a number of crazy characters including Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum, the Caterpillar, the Mad Hatter, the March Hare, the Cheshire Cat and the Queen of Hearts. After a series of escapades in Wonderland, Alice escapes to find that the entire adventure has been a dream! Disney’s wonderful adaptation of Lewis Carroll’s “Alice’s Adventures In Wonderland” and “Through The Looking-Glass” comes to breathtaking life for the theater lovers in Chelsea. This fast-paced stage adaptation features such classic Disney songs as “I’m Late,” “The Un-birthday Song” and “Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah.”
CastingInfoThe Croswell's season will be announced February 10th on our Facebook Fan page, but mark your calendars for the audition dates!
CastingInfoDo you have a talent? Bring it on! Singing, dancing, juggling, plate spinning or flame The Top 10-15 talents will be selected from the open auditions on March 20th and April 24th to perform at the Croswell's Got Talent finals on May 7th. The top talent will be selected by the live audience and panel of judges. Winner will receive a generous cash prize!
CastingInfoIn The Laramie Project, an unspeakable hate crime on the wind-swept plains of Wyoming brings playwright Moises Kaufman and his theater group to the town to find out just what happened and why. The result is an unflinching exploration of American values, culture, and humanity. The Laramie Project has roles for men and women ages 18-80. Actors will play multiple roles and the size of the cast will depend on the talent seen at auditions. Those auditioning need attend only one of the first two regular auditions, but should be available for callbacks. Auditions consist of cold readings from the script; no preparation or pre-registration required. Rehearsals begin March 8 and include a mandatory character workshop from 1-6:30pm on Saturday, March 13. For further information and character descriptions, visit the audition page at www.a2ct.org
CastingInfoMarian Ames – (Mid 30s-50s) Fading MGM movie legend. Elegant, gracious and maternal. Marian is a strong leader with a healthy dose of wry humor. Irene Dunne, Greer Garson. Jo Sterling – (Mid 30s-50s) A good natured gal and everyone’s best friend. She’s warm, sensitive, brainy and ready with a snappy wisecrack at every occasion. Eve Arden, Virginia O’Brien. (Drums) Katie Gammersflugel – (18-25ish) A young, small-town girl. Enthusiastic and highly emotional. Judy Garland, Deanna Durbin. Topeka Abotelli – (20s-40s) A rough-edged housewife and mom. A super patriot who works as a riveter in a war plant. A zany, warmhearted woman with an antic energy. Martha Raye, Joan Davis. (Piano) Lilly McBain – (20s-40s) Ambitious and tough as nails. A survivor who masks her vulnerability with a cynical veneer. Paulette Goddard, Ginger Rogers. (Alto Sax, Banjo, Guitar) It's London, Christmas Eve 1944, and MGM star Marian Ames along with Lilly, Jo, Topeka and her niece, Katie from the Hollywood Canteen entertain the troops with the rip-roaringest USO show of them all. Swingtime Canteen features the music of the greatest tunesmiths of the big band era and takes its inspiration from the films and personalities that helped to define the national consciousness know as "the war effort."
CastingInfoJoseph – Male lead, tenor Narrator – Female lead, legit/pop, mezzo Jacob/Potiphar – Joseph’s father/Captain, baritone Pharaoh – Egypt’s king, tenor Butler/Gad – Pharaoh’s prisoner/Joseph’s brother, tenor Baker/Issachar – Pharaoh’s prisoner/Joseph’s brother, tenor Mrs. Potiphar/Napthali’s wife – Wife to Captain, Wife to Joseph’s brother Joseph’s brothers: Wives of Joseph’s brothers: Reuben Reuben’s wife Simeon Simeon’s wife Levi Levi’s wife Napthali Issachar’s wife Asher Asher’s wife Dan Dan’s wife Zebulun Zebulun’s wife Benjamin Benjamin’s wife Judah Judah’s wife Gad’s wife Boy’s and Girl’s Children’s Choir Adult choir Joseph, sold as a slave by his brothers, has the ability to explain people's dreams. When the pharaoh calls on him to breakdown his dream, Joseph predicts a famine and is made the pharaoh's secondhand man. Joseph's brothers come to him for relief during the famine and Joseph puts them to the test to see if they have changed.
CastingInfoDearborn Heights Civic Theatre Will be holding auditions for it's spring musical, Godspell February 15 & 16th at the Berwyn Center located at 26155 Richardson, Dearborn Heights. The structure of the musical is that of a series of parables, based on the Gospel of Matthew The play is directed by Marc Walentowicz, Music Directed by Brian Londrow Choreographed by Laura Tyler and Produced by Stanley Guarnelo. There are roles for 10 actors. All roles are open to men and women including Jesus. Please note that in the character description, once cast, the name of the character will change to that of the actor. The Characters are as follows: Jesus: Most charismatic individual in the cast. High energy, charming, funny, gentle but with strength. The sort others instinctively follow. John The Baptist/Judas: Has attributes of both biblical figures. He is both Jesus's lieutinant and most ardent disciple and the doubter who begins to question and rebel. The most serious and intellectual of the group , though as with all actors, they must possess a good sense of physical comedy. Jeffrey: Very high energy. Impish & playful Lamar: Not the brightest of the bunch, they are a little slow on the uptake. But there is sweetness and innocence about them. Herb: The comedian, the class clown. The person who can do a hundred voices and imitations. Robin: A bit of a tomboy, but basically open and sweet. Joanne: The confident one, the show off. The first one to volunteer, sometimes they jump in before they really understand whats going on. Peggy: The shy one. Sometimes a little slow to get things, but when they do, they commit all the way. Has an “earth mother” kind of warmth to them. Sonia: Sassy & slitly cynical, the most urban of the group. Also the “sexy” one, but their sexiness contains a large element of put-on, in the manner of Madonna or Mae West. Gilmer: The other class clown. Goofy and a cut-up. All roles appear on stage for the entire duration of the show. Be prepared for several cold readings from the script, a small dance audition, and to sing something of your choice acappela. An accompanyist will also be available if desired (please bring proper sheet music). Pick a song that best showcases your vocal abilities. The dates of the show are April 16, 17, 23 & 24
CastingInfoSing 16 measures from POP/ROCK style Broadway show. Cold readings and a dance combo will be taught. **Please note this is a STAGE production of the musical, not a movie filming or casting call. Thank you!
CastingInfoSGI Productions along with the Ford Community Performing Arts Center are hosting “Motown’s Still Got It!” a statewide talent competition featuring song and dance among other talents, special guest performances, and judges. All contestants are competing to win the cash prize and representation package from SGI Productions. We are currently working with local celebrity Veronica Sworden from the hit TV show on CW50 “Gossip Girl.” The show will be recorded live in attendance by an audience of up to 1200 people. Entertainment industry executives such as agents, directors, producers, and managers will be in attendance to scout new talent for upcoming productions. The News Herald, along with local media are strongly behind our efforts and encourage all talented students and pupils of our neighboring communities to get involved in this once in a lifetime experience. We guarantee great positive exposure for everyone involved, a good time, and a wonderful learning experience. AUDITION INFORMATION: Saturday, March 13th. 10:00AM Holiday Inn Express 17201 Northline Road Southgate, MI 48195 Application will be required. Applications will be available at the audition location on March 13th. There is a $5.00 registration fee. This competition is for ages 14-19 years old. Student Id, State Id, or Birth Certificate proving age will be required. A parent or guardian will need to be present if the contestant is under 18 years old. A parental media release form will need to be signed. Acappella auditions only. Prepare at least 2 songs. Dance auditions prepare a 3 minute routine. Auditions will start promptly at 10:00AM. You may arrive at 9:30 to start the application process. Each contestant must bring a photograph of themselves to attach to the application.
CastingInfo"Rasa" is a play about a female golem. A modern fairy tale, it explores how the ancient legend of the golem – a creature sculpted out of clay and brought to life by the secret name of God – can become a venue for exploring what it means to be human in an age in which technology is expanding the boundaries of our ideas on this question. As the play begins, the world is in crisis because women have been delivering babies who die within 24 hours after birth. Bioengineer Philip Galway has been developing artificial wombs as a remedy, but needs an uncontaminated womb in order to test his new retroviral vaccine. His ex-wife, Shuri Mayim, a biotechnologist has agreed to work with their close friend Nelson Nxengu in order to create a pregnant golem whose womb will provide the necessary endometrial cells for his artificial wombs. Philip mocks and disparages Shuri’s creation of Beth, a biobot (combination plant-computer) programmed to assist in overseeing Rasa’s pregnancy. Their enmity heightens the tension as Rasa struggles to successfully complete her mission to deliver a healthy baby as progenitor for the human race. When Rasa discovers that, as a golem, she has no soul, everything comes to a standstill. She demands to be given what she calls a “soul voice.” If they don’t comply, she will refuse to complete her task. They must race against time in order to fulfill her impossible wish to be reclassified as “human” rather than “golem.” This play's premiere will be a one-night only, staged reading (with costumes, sets, lighting, sound) directed by the playwright. Original music will be composed by Ben Cohen. Auditions are being held far in advance of the August performance in order to allow sufficient time for costume construction. There will be 6 - 7 evening rehearsals between Sunday, July 25 and Monday, August 3, with a dress rehearsal on Wednesday, Aug. 4, and the performance on Aug. 5. We prefer actors to have no conflicts during this period. Characters: Rasa (young woman) A "golem", born pregnant. Should be able to sing. Shuri (middle-aged woman) Scientist, earth mother type. Ex-wife of Philip. Should be able to sing. Beth (young woman) A "biopot" (plant computer). Should be able to sing. Philip (middle-aged man) Ex-husband of Shuri and a scientist to the core. Nelson (middle-aged man, South African) Environmentalist, old friend of Shuri and Philip. Harry (young man) Whooping crane. Should be able to "whoop" in a variety of ways. JJ (middle-aged woman) Media mogul. Glamorous. Girlfriend of Philip. Auditions will consist of cold readings, but if you already have a monologue prepared, we may ask you to perform it too. Please bring a headshot (or any photo) and a resume if available. The script is available (as a PDF) upon request.
CastingInfoHollywood is coming to Michigan! Are you ready? Enroll in Acting Classes today at The Conservatory of the Performing Arts, Inc. (810) 714-4124 Ages six up.
CastingInfoScorekeepers presents the Awesome 80's Prom Party. This is going to be a themed night in the style of Tony N' Tina's Wedding. We are looking for improv based actors to interact with our guests as characters from the 80's. We're looking for "The Jock," "The Cheerleader" "The Nerd" as well as any great 80's character you want to bring to the table. We need fun and energetic people to make this event special for our guests, so if you think you've got what it takes please get a hold of us!!
CastingInfoThe Encore Musical Theatre Company is proud to announce auditions for their upcoming production of Club Morocco - An Original Swing Musical by Jon Huffman and Barbara F. Cullen with musical arrangements by Ashton Wolf. Auditions will take place at The Encore on January 31, 2010 from 10 am to 1 pm BY APPOINTMENT ONLY in 5 minute time slots. Appointments may be made by calling The Encore at (734)268-6200, Monday through Friday from 4pm to 6pm or by emailing steve@theencoretheatre.org. Callbacks will take place the same day from 1 pm to 2 pm and will include cold reading from the script and dancing (Please bring appropriate dress and shoes). Auditioners should also bring a headshot and resume along with a list of conflicts through the rehearsal period and sheet music in the correct key (a pianist will be provided). See individual character breakdown for what to prepare for auditions. Rehearsals will begin May 3 and will take place Monday through Friday from 6 to 10 pm, and Saturdays from noon to 6pm. On Saturday, May 29 we will tech the show from noon to midnight. Performances take place June 3 through June 20 with a possible extension through June 27 on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings and Saturday and Sunday afternoons. Auditioners should bring a headshot and resume as well as a list of conflicts CLUB MOROCCO is a high-flying, nosebleed, swing-music musical, a celebration of the sounds and the style of a by-gone era, a live film-noir in which the audience play the extras. SYNOPSIS: The action all takes place in a ‘40’s-style club--“an oasis of smooth in a jagged town of broken dreams…where the swing is red-hot, the beauty dangerous, and the luck as fleeting as the love.” The heat at the core of the evening’s entertainment is provided by Zoot-suited bandleader Chick Valentine and his onstage band, The Swing Street All-Stars. A motley crew of “killers, grifters, con-men and thieves”, the All-Stars are “the hottest bunch of hep-cats around”, who work their horns “like there’s nothing left to lose.” The club features its own cast of singers and dancers, including the dashing tenor, Bobby LaRue, the headliner/diva, Miss Velvet St. Regis, and the tap-dancing brothers, Butch and Slick Wannabe. Gangster Torch Tangier, the club’s owner, considers it his mission to make his audience “forget about the world outside—tonight, the only world that exists is right here—at The Club Morocco.” And, throughout the evening, the audience is invited and encouraged to dance onstage to some of the greatest music of the twentieth century—Glenn Miller, Louis Prima, Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, etc. The only fly in the ointment is hard-boiled private eye, Frank McCann. Harboring a terrible secret, he’s returned for one last night to the Club Morocco—“the one place in this whole stinking world where everything wrong and everything right about my life collided.” He’s come to exact revenge, seek redemption, and maybe—if he’s lucky—rekindle a lost flame. Too bad for him--the object of his affection, love-shy torch-singer Nugget Rialto, has ideas of her own. CLUB MOROCCO—you’ll come for the mystery, the romance, the champagne. You’ll stay for the swing, because-- “Once you’ve had the taste, you never lose the hunger.” Auditions will take place at The Encore on January 31, 2010 from 10 am to 1 pm BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. Callbacks will take place the same day from 1 pm to 2 pm and will include cold reading from the script and dancing. SEEKING EQUITY AND NON-EQUITY ACTORS FOR THE FOLLOWING ROLES: Frank McCann - A hard-boiled Private Eye. He can’t help it, women love him—that’s just the way it is. 30 – 45. Prepare to sing “One For My Baby”. Chick Valentine - The “Cab Calloway”-esque bandleader of The Swing Street All-Stars. African-American. He speaks only jive. Prepare to sing “Minnie The Moocher” or other Cab Calloway number. Bobby LaRue - The silky-smooth tenor. He’s the Club’s MC, and Chick’s translator. 20’s – 30’s Singer/mover. Prepare to sing “I Won’t Dance” and “Begin the Beguine”. Slick and Butch Wannabe - The dancing brothers. Their real ambition--to be tough guys. Singer/strong dancers (tap included), 20’s. Prepare to sing “Kalamazoo” and “Chatanooga Choo-choo” Rocco deHavilland - The “Fred Astaire” of the Club Morocco. Dancer (tap included) 20’s – 30’s. Role doesn’t require singing but please prepare a 16 bar cut from a song of your choosing. Kitten Springs - A young dancer, who moonlights as a waitress. Her real ambition--Frank McCann. 20’s Dancer/Singer. Prepare to sing 16 bars of a big band tune showing your range. Minx Mirage - Young dancer. Same ambition. 20’s Dancer/Singer. Prepare to sing 16 bars of a big band tune showing your range. Velvet St. Regis - The headliner. Just this side of past her prime. Her prime included Frank McCann. Singer. 30 - 40. Prepare to sing "As Time Goes By". Nugget Rialto - A tough little redheaded singer/dancer. Any other place, she’d be the headliner. Any other time, she’d be Mrs. Frank McCann. 25 – 35 Triple threat. Prepare to sing “Stormy Weather” Torch Tangier - Owner of Club Morocco. The Bad Guy. 40’s. Singing not required for this role, but please prepare a 16 bar cut from a song of your choosing. Buddy Wax - The Club’s entertainment director—he sets up and runs the dance competition. Doubles as a cop at the end. 30 or older. Singing not required for this role, but please prepare a 16 bar cut from a song of your choosing. Hotpickle McGurk - Buddy’s assistant, also doubles as a cop…30 or older. Singing not required for this role but please prepare a 16 bar cut from a song of your choosing. NON EQUITY ACTORS ARE NOT PAID AT THIS TIME
CastingInfoAUDITIONS for Disney’s Geppetto and Son ------------------------------------ GO TO www.FOREVERAFTERPRODUCTIONS.com FOR AUDITION PACKET AND MORE INFORMATION!! ------------------------------------ Ages 6 - 19 Sunday, January 10th & Monday, January 11th 2010 from 5:30 – 8:30 pm at the Village Theater at Cherry Hill You MUST BE between the age of 6 – 19 on January 1, 2010 to be cast in this production. ------------------------------------ Production Dates: Friday, May 21st at 7 pm Saturday, May 22nd at 2 and 7 pm Sunday, May 23rd at 2 and 7 pm Monday, May 24th at 9:30 am* & 1pm* Tuesday, May 25th at 9:30 am* & 1pm* *School Field Trip Performances ------------------------------------ About The Production Spring Main Stage Production Disney’s Geppetto and Son Two Acts, Book Musical, Rated G The classic tale of an aging toymaker and his puppet, Pinocchio, takes on timely issues in Disney's Gepetto & Son. Grammy Award-winner and master melodist Stephen Schwartz adds a compelling score of original songs to the beloved classics "When You Wish Upon a Star" and "I’ve Got No Strings." Join the Blue Fairy, Stromboli and a lively cast of characters as Geppetto journeys beyond the Toy Shop to discover what makes the "perfect child." This family-friendly musical is appropriate for all audiences and is a magical mix of heartwarming fairytale and action-packed adventure. Audiences will love following Pinocchio's journey from an awkward wooden puppet to a real, live boy and will be charmed by Geppetto's transformation from demanding creator to a real, live father. Character Breakdown: * Blue Fairy – a “Galinda-from-Wicked-type” * Geppetto – wants a son but doesnʼt know how to be a parent * Pinocchio – learning about the world; runs away from home * Stromboli – the villain who wants Pinocchio to star in his shows; a “Pirelli-from-Sweeney Todd- type” [sings in 3 songs] * Buonragazzo – an inventor who manufactures perfect children * Ringleader – encourages children to misbehave at Pleasure Island * Bernardo – parent who buys a perfect, manufactured child * Maria – married to Bernardo, comes to Buonragazzo for a perfect child * Junior – mini-Buonragazzo; child-inventor * Talia – perfect, manufactured child; Shirley Temple-type * Mrs. Giovanni – Pinocchioʼs schoolteacher * Children – spoiled & want toys // they are perfect-robotic children * Parents – donʼt know how to handle their children * Automatons – parts of time machine * Marionettes – work in Stromboliʼs show * Delinquents – reek havoc at Pleasure Island; they turn into donkeys * Animals – they try to be something that they are not * Roustabouts – workers at Pleasure Island; encourage children to misbehave * Ensemble (the actors will double in multiple roles): This is a LARGE chorus show.
CastingInfoRoles for 5 women who will age from their late 40s to about 72 in the four scenes. It's a great show, kind of Steel Magnolias meets the Golden Girls... SYNOPSIS: Five Southern women, whose friendships began many years ago on their college swim team, set aside a long weekend every August to recharge those relationships. Free from husbands, kids and jobs, they meet at the same beach cottage on North Carolina’s Outer Banks to catch up, laugh and meddle in each other’s lives. “The Dixie Swim Club” focuses on four of those weekends and spans a period of thirty-three years. Sheree, the spunky team captain, desperately tries to maintain her organized and ‘perfect’ life, and continues to be the group’s leader. Dinah, the wise-cracking overachiever, is a career dynamo. But her victories in the courtroom are in stark contrast to the frustrations of her personal life. Lexie, pampered and outspoken, is determined to hold on to her looks and youth as long as possible. She enjoys being married – over and over and over again. The self-deprecating and acerbic Vernadette, acutely aware of the dark cloud that hovers over her life, has decided to just give in and embrace the chaos. And sweet, eager-to-please Jeri Neal experiences a late entry into motherhood that takes them all by surprise. As their lives unfold and the years pass, these women increasingly rely on one another, through advice and raucous repartee, to get through the challenges (men, sex, marriage, parenting, divorce, aging) that life flings at them. And when fate throws a wrench into one of their lives in the second act, these friends, proving the enduring power of ‘teamwork’, rally ‘round their own with the strength and love that takes this comedy in a poignant and surprising direction. “The Dixie Swim Club” is the story of these five unforgettable women - a hilarious and touching comedy about friendships that last forever…
CastingInfoAn affectionate paean to small town, U.S.A. of a bygone era, Meredith Willson’s The Music Man follows fast-talking traveling salesman Harold Hill as he cons the people of River City, Iowa into buying instruments and uniforms for a boys’ band he vows to organize – this despite the fact he doesn’t know a trombone from a treble clef. Harold’s plans to skip town with the cash are foiled when he falls for Marian the librarian, who transforms him into a respectable citizen by curtain’s fall. We are looking for a cast of about 65 of all ages and encourage you to come on out and audition! Please see our website, www.cththeatre.org for additional audition information, the audition form, and character descriptions.
CastingInfoSign up for one-hour time-slot on either day. Email the director with your preferred hour and day at dohill@oaklandcc.edu (you will receive a confirming email) or leave a phone message with your preferred hour and day at 248.522-3636. You will only receive a phone call back if we cannot accommodate your chosen hour and day. Be prepared to read a character and scene of your choice from the excerpts posted at www.oaklandcc.edu/Theatre. Click on Audition Information and Audition Materials. You can also read the entire script (recommended!) online at http://members.fortunecity.com/bookdepository/plays/black/comedy.html CAST NEEDED: 5 Men and 3 Women - Ages 17-60 to play ages 20’s-60 REHEARSALS will begin Monday, February 1st. Once the cast is chosen, we will determine if rehearsals will be held in the afternoon or evening. Rehearsal possibilities are: Monday through Thursday afternoons or evenings and Saturdays, 11am-3pm. You will receive a rehearsal schedule at LEAST one week in advance. No conflicts with rehearsals will be allowed beginning March 20. Auditions are for age 17 and older. Community members welcome. You do not have to be a student to participate. This play is a BRITISH FARCE. Most roles require British accents. Two require German accents. Cast of Characters BRINDSLEY MILLER: A young sculptor (mid twenties), intelligent and attractive, but nervous and uncertain of himself. CAROL MELKETT: His fiancé. A young debutante; very pretty, very spoiled; very silly. Her sound is that unmistakable, terrifying deb quack. MISS FURNIVAL: A middle-aged lady. Prissy and refined. Clad in the blouse and sack skirt of her gentility, her hair in a bun, her voice in a bun, she reveals only the repressed gestures of the middle-class spinster - until alcohol undoes her. COLONEL MELKETT: CAROL's commanding father. Brisk, barky, yet given to sudden vocal calms which suggest a deep and alarming instability. It is not only the constant darkness which gives him his look of wide-eyed suspicion. HAROLD GORRINGE: The bachelor owner of an antique-china shop, and BRINDSLEY's neighbor, HAROLD comes from the North of England. His friendship is highly conditional and possessive: sooner or later, payment for it will be asked. A specialist in emotional blackmail, he can become hysterical when slighted, or (as inevitably happens) rejected. He is older than BRINDSLEY by several years. SCHUPPANZIGH: A German refugee, chubby, cultivated, and effervescent. He is an entirely happy man, delighted to be in England, even if this means being employed full time by the London Electricity Board. CLEA: BRINDSLEY's ex-mistress. Mid-twenties; dazzling, emotional, bright and mischievous. The challenge to her to create a dramatic situation out of the darkness is ultimately irresistible. GEORG BAMBERGER: An elderly millionaire art collector, easily identifiable as such. Like the Electrician, he is a German.
CastingInfoThe Livingston Players began in 1962 to bring theatrical entertainment to the community. Sin, Sex and the CIA is our Spring Comedy. The cast has 3 Male roles and 4 Female roles. Script to read at the Brighaton Library. This Comedy pits the CIA against OPEC over control of the Chago Islands when oil is discovered. The Secretary of State and a CIA agent are to handle negotiations to get the islands under US protection, unfortunately, no one knows who the islands'representative really is. The Agent bungles everythng from getting caught in his own booby traps,self electrocution to locking himself in his own handcuffs. Thrown into this chaos is a televangelist and his "innocent" secretary, an ex-Marine caretaker who isn't what he seems and a glamerous neighbor and you have a complex, laugh-out-loud farce. Age range is open.
CastingInfoThe Chelsea Center for the Arts and Michigan Pops Choir host seven community parties featuring dancing, games, and local performers at the historic Chelsea Depot. The Chelsea Depot is a charming old renovated train station often rented out for community activities, parties, and small concerts, and, in this case, a series of community parties-with-performers. It holds about 200 people. There is no "stage" per se, no "lighting", nothing technical -- this party-and-performance series is being done simply and cheaply, as a nonprofit community service, to build community connections, community camaraderie, and an appreciation and awareness of local talent (and just to have big fun, you bet). There is no funding to speak of behind "Cabaret Chelsea", and we are not in a position to offer compensation to any performer in 2010 -- all performers must perform for love, joy, to be part of the fun, and tips (at best). We held have already held one audition, on 11/16, and got lots of interest. We are now nearly full for the 1/22 party and half-full for the 2/6 party. But given that each party is four hours long, we have lots of room, especially for the six parties after 1/22/2010. We are looking for both musicians (singers, bands, instrumentalists) and non-musical performers. We are ESPECIALLY interested in auditions or indications of interest to do: * Skits or short one act plays * Improv (similar to or directly borrowing from "Whose Line Is It") * Story telling * Poetry readings, poetry slam-style * Small dance groups: ballet, "old world" or folk traditional, modern, jazz, burlesque, belly -- pretty much any style, but for no more than about eight people (and note that, again, there's no stage, it will be crowded, and the floor is, unfortunately, carpeted) * Stand-up comedians * Puppeteers * Ballroom demonstration/teaching dancers * Line dance leaders We are also looking for a big, funny, friendly personality to be the MC for each party. (Think Jim Broadbent as Harold Zidler in "Moulin Rouge", *not* Joel Gray in "Cabaret".) The audition process is simple: show-up at the Chelsea Center for the Arts, fill out a form, and show your quality. NOTHING IS PROVIDED other than a room, a piano, and a boom box-style CD player (for singers or dancers with recorded music). If you can't make these auditions but feel you CAN demonstrate your artistic chops via MySpace video clips or some such, message jeff@prenevost.com and plead your case. If offered a performance slot in a party, you will need to attend one full "dress rehearsal" at the Depot on the Tuesday evening prior to the party. Also expect to be asked to help with production crap (room setup and strike, for instance). Each show is on a theme. We're not fascist about adherence-to-the-theme, but it's excellent, effective, and more fun if artists get in the spirit for each: 1/22: "The Cool Party": urban, night club, night life, jazz club, dance hall, speakeasy. 2/6: "The Love Party": romance, love, sex, and marriage, sincere to comedic. 3/6: "The Irish Party": self-explanatory, begorrah. 5/1: "The Party of Life": springtime, sunshine, flowers, youth, the 60's. 8/28: "The Hot Party": Latin-inflected celebration of summer and heat, broadly defined. Rhumba! Salsa! 10/30: "The Party of Death": for, obviously, Halloween, but with a more interesting adult take, eerie-and-spiritual rather than typical monsters-and-masks. 12/31: "The Holiday Spectacular Spectacular": a big ol' classic holiday shindig to culminate the year.
CastingInfoAuditioners will be asked to sing portions of a song to see if they can match pitch with the piano. You do not need to bring anything. Stockbridge is about 12 miles north of Chelsea and about 12 miles west of Pinckney.
CastingInfoWe are holding auditions for ENSEMBLE ONLY!!!!!!!! (Men and Women) We had earlier auditions in November for the leads and now we need to fill out the ensemble. Some of the language and tone of "The Producers" is intended for mature audiences, as such the age requirement for auditions is 16 and above. Please bring tap or dance shoes, a prepared song with sheet music. Along with the ensemble I will cast featured dancers. The dancing will be mainly Tap. I am looking for dancers that can carry a tune. Please bring all conflicts from auditions to opening night with you to auditions. The featured dancers will be featured in… I Wanna be a Producer, Along Came Bialy, Springtime for Hitler, Prisoners of Love Then may be put in other songs as needed (If your trained in Pointe as well please bring your Pointe shoes)
CastingInfo[The Ypsilanti Youth Theatre produces plays with actors between the ages of 8 and 18. Our direct email address is ypsiyouththeatre@gmail.com.] SUGGESTIONS FOR AUDITION: If possible, prepare something ahead of time. Find a speech, poem, song, anything you like, only 30 seconds long! (Don’t bring in something long to do.) Memorize it, practice it over and over, OUT LOUD so your mouth can chomp-out those words. Pronounce all the Ds & Ts. Try some goofy “actor stuff”—pretend it’s an English duke, French maid, Spanish bullfighter, or ANY accent! Have fun, be goofy, make it funny, make it loud! AT AUDITIONS: Bring your practiced speech or any audition piece you know. We’ll also have little speeches to read from the show, maybe a song, and some improvisation. Dress loose for movement, wear “play shoes,” plan on spending the whole two hours. PLEASE SEE OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION: WWW.YPSIYOUTHTHEATRE.ORG
CastingInfoRepublic will be holding an open casting call for Actors, Models, Singers, Dancers, and other Talent on January 9, 2010 at the Holiday Inn Express in Fenton, MI. Singers: Please prepare: Two contrasting pieces of music, 16 bars each There will be NO accompanist Actors: Please prepare: One monologue, at least one minute in length Be prepared for improv exercises May be asked to do a cold read/improv scene Dancers: Please prepare: Two dance numbers of contrasting styles, no longer than one minute in length Bring own music, CD player will be provided, also a hook up for IPods Models: Please prepare: Be prepared to walk- Girls in bathing suits and heels Boys in bathing suits and flat soled shoes/barefoot *Note: If you are under 18 years old you may walk in age appropriate clothing that is figure flattering Be prepared to pose- Styles: Commercial and high fashion Be prepared to be weighed and have your measurements taken Some Tips to Remember: *We want you to audition as great as you want to audition. When you walk through the door, please remember we are on your team. We want you to do well. *Dress appropriately. The way you present yourself at an audition really makes a difference when it comes to casting. *Confidence is key. If you are not confident in your talents, how can you ask us to be confident in your talent. SELL IT!
CastingInfoBrainstormers! is a company of professional performers, now in our 22nd season. We specialize in inspiring and celebrating Creative Writing in elementary schools, with a series of improv-based touring assembly programs. We're auditioning new players with the following skill set: *Wide range of characters and voices; *Ability to keep material squeaky-clean "G-rated"; *Natural peer-to-peer rapport with kids; *Good "yes-and-go" improv skills; *Regular daytime availability given 3-4 weeks' notice; *Punctuality, Professionalism and Positive attitude. If this describes you, we invite you to come audition for us! This is a paid position; first-year performers earn $40 per 45-minute show, with up to 4 shows booked per day. Auditions will be held on Monday, January 4th, 2010, starting at 7:00pm SHARP. Callbacks will be held either Tuesday January 5th or Wednesday January 6th, TBD. Location: Ferndale Public Library, 642 East Nine Mile Road, Ferndale MI 48220. You must call to register: (248) 259-6622 No drop-ins, please!
CastingInfoThe Encore Musical Theatre Company is pleased to announce auditions for their upcoming production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Jesus Christ Superstar directed by Dan Cooney (Broadway's 9 to 5 The Musical and Les Miserables). It seems especially fitting that the first rock opera, created as a concept album at the end of the turbulent '60s, should have at its center a social and political rebel. Jesus' meteor-like rise in renown provides, as the title suggests, a parallel to contemporary celebrity worship. As his radical teachings are evermore embraced, Judas increasingly questions the enlightened motives of this new prophet, resulting in betrayal. Christ's final days are dramatized with emotional intensity, thought-provoking edge and explosive theatricality. Propelled by a stirring score, by turns driving and majestic, satirical and tender, JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR illuminates the transcendent power of the human spirit with a passion that goes straight to the heart. Auditions will take place January 10 from noon to 3pm BY APPOINTMENT ONLY in 5 minute time slots. Appointments may be made by calling the box office at (734)268-6200 or by emailing steve@theencoretheatre.org. Callbacks TBD. Please prepare 16 bars from two contrasting musical theatre pieces and bring sheet music in the correct key. Please supply your headshot and resume stapled together as well as a list of ALL CONFLICTS. Conflicts will be a deciding factor in casting. Rehearsals will begin on March 1. Rehearsals take place Monday through Friday from 6 to 10pm and Saturdays from noon to 6pm. There will be one tech rehearsal on Saturday, March 27 from noon to midnight with one two hour dinner break. Performances run from April 1st to April 18th with a possible extension through April 25. Performances take place Thursdays at 7, Fridays at 8, Saturdays at 3 and 8, and Sundays at 3. Call time is 45 minutes before the show. There will be NO performance on Easter Sunday, and one Thursday matinee on April 8 at 3pm. **SEEKING NON-EQUITY ACTORS ONLY** Roles available: Mary Magdalene - female, mezzo, 18 - 30, Mary is a former prostitute who has joined the band of apostles and serves Jesus. In fact, her attraction to him is more than platonic; it is also the same kind of physical attraction with which she is very familiar, and yet, the combination of these attractions, along with her awe of this holy man, make her afraid of her own feelings. MUST BE A SOULFUL SINGER, SEEKING AN ACTRESS OF ETHNIC DECENT (ASIAN, LATINA, OR AFRICAN AMERICAN). Pontius Pilate - male, baritone, 35 - 65, Pilate is the Roman Governor to whom Jesus is first brought for punishment by the Jews, and who refuses to appease the crowd, due at least in part to a dream he has had portending his own incrimination if he does. He defers by sending Jesus on to King Herod instead, on the grounds that only Herod, as King of Galilee, has the authority to condemn a Galilean to death. When the Pharisees’ guards bring Jesus to Pilate for the second time, Pilate reluctantly has the young zealot flogged, as a measure to appease a crowd that could easily turn against him. King Herod - male, tenor, 25 - 65, Herod is a self-indulgent, half-Jewish despot who rules all of Galilee, including its captive Jews. His court consists of a corrupt band of sycophants who serves Herod’s lavish tastes. Herod makes a joke of Christ, as he probably does with any serious aspect of his kingship. Peter - male, tenor, 21 - 35, Peter is a loyal apostle who considers ridiculous Christ’s prediction that he will betray him three times. But he does exactly as Jesus predicts. Some movement required. Simon Zealotes - male, tenor, 21 - 35, Simon’s surname Zealotes comes from the Greek word “zeal,” meaning enthusiastic devotion. It is Simon’s “zealous” goal to urge the Jesus cult to revolt against Rome. Seeking a singer/dancer or singer/mover. Apostles, Priests, wives, lepers, tormentors, merchants and reporters - male and female, all voice types, all ages, to play Jesus' apostles and priests as well as various other roles. Dancing a plus. Soul Girls - female, all voice types, 20 - 40, to play "Angels" in the title number of the show. Dancing a plus. Non-equity actors are un-paid at this time. The Encore is a new theatre company entering it's second season. The Encore features Equity actors from Michigan and New York, often Broadway credited, with local non-Equity talent together on the same stage.
CastingInfoThe Hound of the Baskervilles is a mystery adapted from the novel of the same title by Arthur Conan Doyle. A phantom hound is thought to be murdering the locals in a quaint English country village. Sherlock Holmes, along with his sidekick Dr. Watson, take to the moors to solve the mystery. The Hound of the Baskervilles has roles for 5 men ages 21-80 and 5 women ages 18-80. Auditions consist of cold readings from the script and interpretive coaching. Those auditioning are urged to attempt a British accent. No preparation or pre-registration required.
CastingInfoArgus3 is currently casting for "George and Chloris" Visit georgeandchloris.argus3.com to audition. About the film: George and Chloris will explore themes of originality, opportunity, and the human ability to change. The film's plot centers around Chloris, a well known perfume maker. Chloris' perfume is so highly coveted, she must keep her perfume protected within her shop. When her neighbor and lifelong admirer, George, unknowingly steals her sense of smell, he stumbles upon the key to making her extraordinary perfume. A quirky and witty adventure unfold as Chloris searches for her lost sense. About the company: Argus3 is a Michigan-based independent film production company that aims to produce artistic, engaging and innovative films. We aspire to write and produce films that are intelligent, inspiring and appealing to everyone's imagination, while blending quirky sense of humor and beautiful visual appeal. Based in Ann Arbor, Argus3 hopes to encourage local and community supported filmmaking that retains a professional level of quality. We are currently looking casting for the following characters: George, Chloris, Pete, Mailman, Jimmy, Herman, Frank, Marshall Please visit georgeandchloris.argus3.com for character breakdowns, descriptions, and general information. Casting calls will take place this Saturday, December 5th.
CastingInfoManifest Productions, a Flint-based production company, announces an open call for a new reality show, Rising Star. What does it take to be a Rising Star? Passion, patience, and persistence to name a few. Millions of Americans have dreamed about one day seeing their name in lights. Rising Star will go behind the scenes to follow some of these individuals as they go through the process of pursuing their dreams. The road is long and rough and only a few will make it to the end. Do you have what it takes to become America's Next Rising Star? If you are an actor, model, musician, or dancer then we want to see you! WHAT: Open Casting Call WHEN: December 5, 2009 Times: 10:00am-4:00pm Auditions Held at: Premier Lanes 33151 23 Mile Road Chesterfield, MI 48047 For more information, call Clemon at 810.309.2902 MANIFEST ENTERTAINMENT GROUP 3490 Miller Road Suite 10 Flint, MI 48507
CastingInfoThis production will be done as a collaborative adaption with the cast, playwright, musicians, designers, and director. The final product will most likely end up as something very different than both the original Wedekind and the musical—something uniquely our own that is perhaps only inspired by the Wedekind. The cast will consist of 6 actors, 4 men and 2 women. Actors must be over 18 but should be able to portray characters in their teens. Auditions will be to cast a company of actors that will be assigned roles later in the workshop process. Actors should expect a lengthy but not time consuming process. We will meet sporadically for several months in order to discuss the piece, workshop some scenes, perhaps do some free writing, etc. Performances are tentatively scheduled for be June 20-23, 2010 Please note: Scheduling conflicts are to be expected for the next several months. Please do not let them discourage you from auditioning. The rehearsal schedule will not at all be consistant and will be coordinated with the schedules of all involved. The bulk of the rehearsals will take place in June. Auditions will be by appointment only on Sunday, January 10, Monday, January 11, Tuesday, January 12, and Wednesday, January 13. Please email keithpaulmedelis@yahoo.com in order to set up an audition. Please prepare one dramatic monologue, contemporary or classical will do. If you sing, a little song may be nice. No accompaniment will be provided. Also expect a brief interview at the audition. Callbacks are possible at a later date. There is no pay for the project. Non-Equity only. Director: Keith Paul Medelis Playwright: Jason Sebacher Set and Light Design by Janine Woods Thoma Original Music Composed by: Helena Byrne Language Consultant: Candace Bean
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CastingInfoBarefoot in the Park was Simon’s longest running show on Broadway and is adored by audiences of all ages. The production requires good comedic timing and acute recognition of the one-liners. A delicate balance between theatre and real-life is needed. The simplicity of the humor speaks for itself. A memory play, the script of Barefoot in the Park is a salute to Simon’s first wife and their first apartment. This romantic comedy focuses on two newlyweds, Corie and Paul Bratter, as they begin married life in a tiny 5th floor walk-up apartment in a mid-Manhattan brownstone. Paul is a straight-laced attorney, Corie a far more spontaneous free spirit. The young couple must contend with a lack of heat, a skylight that leaks snow, several long flights of stairs, oddball neighbor Victor Velasco, and Corie's well-meaning mother. It is full of wide-eyed, good-willed romanticism. CHARACTER DESCRIPTION: Corie Bratter (Age 21-32): a wild, free spirit whose idea of a good time is to run barefoot in the park in the dead of winter; her first desire is to make her new hubby a happy home. Paul Bratter (Age 24-33): a fledgling lawyer dealing with the broken-down obstacle course that is his Greenwich Village apartment while trying to adjust to his newly married status. Mrs. Ethyl Banks (Age 44-56): Corie’s well-meaning mother; a shy, delicate frump in need of sexual awakening. Victor Velasco (Age 45-65): oddball neighbor to the Bratters; a lively, bohemian womanizer. Telephone Man (Age 38-55): empathetic repair man who offers poignant advice to the new bride. Delivery Man (Age 50-70): a cameo role which emphasizes the hilarity of the minuscule, fifth-floor walkup apartment in downtown-Manhattan. PHOTO AND RESUME: Please bring a non-returnable photo and a resume. Those auditioning are required to have a photo for the audition. If you do not bring one with you, Spotlight Players will take one for $1.00 to cover photo costs. Everyone who is cast must become a paid member of Spotlight Players before the first read-through or the role will be recast. Membership dues are $25 per cast member per year (June 1 to May 31). FOR MORE INFORMATION about Spotlight Players productions call at 734-480-4945 or Visit: www.spotlightplayersmi.org. ###
CastingInfoPrudence wants someone who'll watch over her. Bruce is looking for someone to watch over. Prudence's macho therapist urges her to grab the bull by the horns, especially, if he can be the bull. Bruce's earth-mother therapist urges him to put it all out there in a "seeking" add. They meet: sparks fly, then are doused, then fly again. Can she over come her fear of commitment? Can Bruce overcome his boyfriend's fear of him committing to a woman? With their relationship in jeapardy, their therapists ride out, beyond therapy, to the rescue! 2 females: Prudence 20-30s, Charlotte(Bruce's psych) 30-50s 4 males: Bruce, Bob(Bruce's live-in boyfriend), Andrew(meat)20-30s, Suart(Prudence's psych) 30-50s Find out about the company at ptdproductions.com
CastingInfoCharacter Descriptions Mr. Gilbreth (Dad)- Carries himself with self-assurance of a successful man who is proud of his wife and family as well as his business accomplishments. Very much a disciplinarian. Mrs. Gilbreth (Mother)- is a gracious, attractive women. She is also a psychologist. In her own way she is often able to get better results with her large family more so than her disciplinarian husband. Children from oldest to youngest ages 17-7 Anne: about 17- attractive, sweet natured, but stands up to her father Ernestine: also the Co-Narrator Martha: speaks some German Frank: also the Co-Narrator Bill Lillian Fred Dan Jackie- Youngest child (could be a boy or girl) Mrs. Fitzgerald: The housekeeper- a kind woman who is completely devoted to the family. Sometimes her patience is tried by the ongoing chaos of the large family. Dr. Burton: The family doctor- a plain, outspoken man Joe Scales: Anne’s age- a very short, cocky chap Miss Brill: A teacher who has no love for the children and they have none for her. Larry: Anne’s age, nice-looking, clean cut boy (could be double cast with Dr. Burton)
CastingInfoFame—The Musical is set in New York City, in the old High School of Performing Arts Building on 46th Street, east of Broadway, just off Times Square, during the years 1980-1984. It concerns the last group of students and teachers to inhabit this grand, historic edifice, following them on a four-year journey from freshman term through graduation.
CastingInfoBarbara's Wedding is a hilarious comedy by Daniel Stern (Home Alone, City Slickers) about the relationship between an out-of-work B-actor and his long-suffering wife, who are not invited to their neighbors’ wedding (Barbara Streisand and James Brolin). Barbra’s Wedding has roles for one man and one woman, ages 30-50. Character descriptions: Jeremy Schiff: A man in his 40's (30 - 50) whose 15 minutes of fame is past. He is unintentionally funny, neurotic, desperate, self-absorbed, jealous, in denial, and about to lose his wife. Molly Schiff: A woman in her 40's (30 - 50) who has a "nut" for a husband. She is down to earth, very bright, witty, sarcastic yet caring, but when finally pushed to the limit of her patience she loses it.
CastingInfoCASTING CALL for THE SAXOPHONE PLAYER from Rockwell Pictures THE SAXOPHONE PLAYER is the story of DUNCAN HARPER, a recently laid-off Detroit autoworker, who decides to pursue his passion of jazz as means of enjoyment and employment. The film production of THE SAXOPHONE PLAYER is casting for the following male, female, and child roles: PRIMARY -Duncan Harper, 1st male lead (50 to 60 years old, African American), a laid off Detroit autoworker who finds a means of self-betterment and contentment through playing his saxophone. Saxophone talent is preferred but not a requirement. -Paul Rogers, 2nd male lead, (25 to 30 years old, African American), a jazz club employee and trumpet player. Trumpet talent is preferred but not a requirement. -Diane Harper, 1st female lead (50 to 60 years old, African American), Duncan’s wife, a casino black jack dealer who is independent and disciplined. SECONDARY -Earl Jeffries, (50 to 60 year old, African American), Duncan’s optimistic close friend from the auto-factory. -Richard Gary, (50 to 60 years old, African America), the assertive, confident, and personable jazz club owner. -Langston Rogers, (6 to 8 years old, African American), Paul’s positive and energetic son. -Union Representative, (40 to 60 years old, Caucasian), the representative instilling hope in laid off workers. -Janet (20 to 30 years old, African American), Langston’s babysitter. -Pit Boss (40 to 60 years old), a stern and professional casino employee. -Casino Dealer (30 to 60), is a fellow black jack dealer with Diane Harper. -Scrap Metal Yard Employee (30 to 60), works at the scrap metal yard. -Scrap Metal Yard Supervisor (40 to 60), runs the scrap metal yard. -Drummer (30 to 60, African American), percussion talent preferred but not required. -Pianist (30 to 60, African American), piano talent preferred but not required. -Bassist (30 to 60, African American), bassist preferred but not required. -Casino Waitress (30 to 40), a fellow casino employee. EXTRAS -Jazz Club Patrons (30 to 60 years old), create the lively atmosphere of the jazz club. -Auto Factory Workers (40 to 60 years old), employees in the auto-factory. -Auto-Union Members (50 to 60 years old), laid off employees in the union meeting. -Public Park Men and Women (40 to 60 years old), passers-by who have experienced unemployment and are uplifted through music. -Young School Children (6 to 9 years old, African American), children who play on the school playground. -Casino Gamblers (30s to 60s years old) who play cards in the Casino THE SAXOPHONE PLAYER will be shooting in early January in the Detroit and Ann Arbor areas on Super 16mm film. Please contact Rockwell09@gmail.com with your roles of interest, head shots, and resumes. Rockwell Pictures Rockwell09@gmail.com
CastingInfoAudition for Cabaret Chelsea; seven fun, relaxed, community participation, cabaret-format "show-parties", each on a different seasonal theme: "The Cool Show" 1/22 "The Love Show" 2/6 "The International Show" 3/6 "The Show of Life" 5/1 "The Hot Show" 8/28 "The Show of Death" 10/30 "The Holiday Spectacular Spectacular" We are interested in groups or individuals from nearly every performance art genre: bands, vocalists, dancers, poets, storytellers, magicians, puppeteers, theater groups, mimes, etc. No lion tamers. Quality performers who commit to performance at each of the seven shows may be offered a small negotiated "thank you" stipend. Occasional performers will not be compensated monetarily. Fairly light rehearsal schedule, customized to each individual act, but to consist at minimum of two mandatory full cast dress rehearsals held in the two weeks prior to each show in Chelsea, MI. Acts will be developed into a relaxed, but thematically unified show. "Cabaret Chelsea" shows are not disjointed "talent show" type events. If you are not available to audition, or the nature of what you do is unsuitable to demonstrate at the Common Grill restaurant (host of the Chelsea "Sounds and Sights" auditions), or for more information Email: cabaretchelsea@chelseacenterforthearts.org Web: www.chelseacenterforthearts.org/cabaretchelsea/ Phone: Chelsea Center for the Arts (734) 433-2787
CastingInfoAbout the Film: George and Chloris will explore themes of originality, opportunity, and the human ability to change. The film's plot centers around Chloris, a well known perfume maker. Chloris' perfume is so highly coveted, she must keep her perfume protected within her shop. When her neighbor and lifelong admirer, George, unknowingly steals her sense of smell, he stumbles upon the key to making her extraordinary perfume. A quirky and witty adventure unfold as Chloris searches for her lost sense. About the Company: Argus3 is a Michigan-based independent film production company that aims to produce artistic, engaging and innovative films. We aspire to write and produce films that are intelligent, inspiring and appealing to everyone's imagination, while blending quirky sense of humor and beautiful visual appeal. Based in Ann Arbor, Argus3 hopes to encourage local and community supported filmmaking that retains a professional level of quality.
CastingInfoROPE is the 1929 Suspense Thriller (set in London) that inspired the classic Alfred Hitchcock film. Barefoot Productions' presentation of ROPE will be set in REAL TIME, with NO Intermission. This is a British play and we will be performing with accents) Two young college roommates MURDER a fellow student. During a daring dinner party they leave clues to what they have done, for their friends and classmates, assuming that no one will catch on...
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