casting California assoc. general mgr.; Des McAnuff, dir.; Brian Harlan Brooks, resident dir.; Dominique Morisseau, book; Sergio Trujillo, choreo.; Edgar Godineaux, assoc. choreo.; Kenny Seymour, Broadway music dir.-supervisor; Jonathan Smith, tour music dir.; Tara Rubin Casting (viewing auds Merri Sugarman &/or Kevin Metzger-Timson), casting.
is to offer both in-person and video callback opportunities for singers and dancers. If we are unable to offer inperson callbacks we will continue to conduct the audition process via video.
Dec. 7.
• An Equity Monitor will not be provided.
• Rehearsals begin Oct. 8; tour begins • Seeking—Ensemble/Berry Gordy:
male, 30-49, Black / African Descent. Ensemble/Dennis Edwards & Others: male, 20-39, Black / African Descent. Ensemble/Elbridge “Al” Bryant & Others: male, 20-39, Black / African Descent. Ensemble/Richard Street & Others: male, 20-39, Black / African Descent. Ensemble/Smokey Robinson & Others: male, 20-39, Black / African Descent. Ensemble/LaMont & Others: male, 20-29, Black / African Descent. Ensemble/Shelly Berger: male, 20-49, White / European Descent. Ensemble/ Josephine: female, 20-39, Black / African Descent. Ensemble/Diana Ross & Others: female, 20-39, Black / African Descent. Ensemble/Mary Wilson & Others: female, 20-39, Black / African Descent. Ensemble/Tammi Terrell & Others: female, 20-39, Black / African Descent. 3 Offstage Male Swings: male, 20-39, Black / African Descent. 1 Offstage Female Swing: female, 20-39, Black / African Descent. • Seeking submissions from NJ. • Singers: Prepare one of the songs
included at https://tinyurl.com/ ATPChorusSingers or 16-bars of a Motown song of your own. Include a full-body slate at the beginning of your video, and only submit an unlisted YouTube (not private) or Vimeo link. Use this form to submit your singing audition video and headshot/resume: https://forms.gle/ k2pbcqE6jD5dVT8K8. • Dancers: Prepare the dance combina-
tion included at https://tinyurl.com/ ATPChorusDancers. Include a full-body slate at the beginning of your video, and please only submit an unlisted YouTube (not private) or Vimeo link. Male identifying dancers, wear long pants; no shorts. We strongly suggest wearing kneepads for this dance combination. Use this form to submit your dancer audition video and headshot/resume: https://forms.gle/UDJCbhLEgyi2ubpf6. • Regarding Self-Tape Quality: Film your
audition in front of a clean background, with no backlighting. As much as possible, limit ambient noise including air conditioners and other electronics. We recommend you do not use Bluetooth headphones, as it can sometimes cause a delay in the audio. Use a secondary audio source to play the accompaniment music so that it is audible in the tape. • Our goal is to maintain a health-safe
auditioning environment for all in attendance at any casting session. We will continue to adjust our standard procedures as needed, in order to maximize a health-safe audition environment, while not interrupting or taking away from the creative process.
• All auditions leading up to callbacks will
be conducted through video. Our goal
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As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to submit.
Theme Parks & Attractions
Equity LOA ref. COST Contract.
Brooklyn Cyclones Mascot
• Pays $669/wk. plus heath and pension.
• Should in-person auditions be offered,
all candidates must be fully vaccinated prior to their audition date (ie, 14 days after receiving their 2nd dose). Videos submitted after the May 14 deadline will not be viewed.
Online Commercials & Promos
The producer will run all aspects of this audition.Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to submit.
Apraxia Video
• Casting three actors to portray a per-
son with Apraxia and their caregivers. This is a digital marketing promotional video that will be featured on the company website, social media, and other online media platforms. Production states: “What Is Apraxia? (aprax•ia | uh– prak-see-uh.) Acquired apraxia of speech is a speech disorder that makes it difficult to make the necessary motor movements to speak. Apraxia is a neurological condition. People who have the condition have normal muscles, but the brain pathways involved in speech are affected. If you have apraxia, you know what you want to say, but you have difficulty positioning your lips, jaw, or tongue to move in the proper way to say it. If you have trouble with just a handful of words, you likely have a milder version of apraxia. In some cases, apraxia can be severe enough that you cannot communicate effectively by speaking.”
• Short Engagement Touring Pays $1072/
wk. min. plus overage participation. Equity Short Engagement Touring Category 1 Agreement.
‘Footloose,’ Dancers
• Seeking video submissions from Equity
dancers for chorus parts in “Footloose.” The REV Theatre Company located in Auburn, NY, proudly announces the grand reopening of its historic flagship venue, The Merry Go Round Playhouse, with its 2021 season themed “Reunion, Recovery, Resilience.” • Company: The Rev Theatre Company.
Staff: Brett Smock, prod. artistic dir.dir.; James Alonzo White, choreo.; Corinne Aquilina, musical dir.; Dean Pitchford and Walter Bobbie, book; Dean Pitchford, Kenny Loggins and others, lyrics; Tom Snow, music.
• Company: Lingraphica. Staff: Amy
Russo, video production manager.
• Shoots May 20 and/or 21 in Flemington,
NJ.
• Tentative arrival date for testing is July
19 (TBD); rehearsals begin July 22; runs Aug. 4-Sept. 1 in Auburn, NY. Note: The REV Theatre Company will promote a fully vaccinated workplace for the entirety of its 2021 season. All employees will be required to show proof of vaccination and will undergo bi-weekly testing.
• Seeking—Person with Apraxia: 55+,
Asian, Black / African Descent, Ethnically Ambiguous / Multiracial, Indigenous Peoples, Latino / Hispanic, Middle Eastern, South Asian / Indian, Southeast Asian / Pacific Islander, nonspeaking role; expressiveness and nonverbal communication are a must; must be able to portray the basic signs and symptoms of apraxia. Caregiver, Spouse: male, 55+, Asian, Black / African Descent, Ethnically Ambiguous / Multiracial, Indigenous Peoples, Latino / Hispanic, Middle Eastern, South Asian / Indian, Southeast Asian / Pacific Islander, non-speaking role; expressiveness and non-verbal communication are a must. Caregiver, Child: female, gender-nonconforming, non-binary, trans female, 25-60, Asian, Black / African Descent, Ethnically Ambiguous / Multiracial, Indigenous Peoples, Latino / Hispanic, Middle Eastern, South Asian / Indian, Southeast Asian / Pacific Islander, non-speaking role; expressiveness and non-verbal communication are a must.
• Seeking—Equity Dancers: 18+. • Seeking submissions from NY. • For consideration, visit https://therev-
theatre.com/footloose- auditions for audition materials and submission instructions. Prepare the combination provided. • The REV will welcome audiences with
three musicals that celebrate the power and determination of the human spirit: the song and dance spectacular, “42nd Street” (Rehearsals begin June 17; runs June 30-July 28), the iconic rock ‘n roll electricity of “Footloose” (Rehearsals begin July 22; runs Aug. 4-Sept. 1), and the heartwarming and nostalgic musical tribute to an American legend, “Almost Heaven, The Songs of John Denver” (Rehearsals begin Aug. 26; runs Sept. 8-29).
• Seeking submissions from NJ. • Send submissions to arusso@lingraph-
• An Equity Monitor will not be provided.
The producer will run all aspects of this audition. Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion.
ica.com.
• In your cover letter, note your availabil-
ity during normal business hours. Include a video or reel if possible.
• Pays $100/day with meals provided.
Travel reimbursement can be negotiated.
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• Casting Sandy the Seagull, the official
mascot of the Brooklyn Cyclones, the minor league affiliate baseball team of the NY Mets. • Ideal candidate should be an outgoing
individual who works well with others, including children and fans of all ages. They must be in good physical condition to both wear heavy costumes and stand or walk for extended periods of time. Mascot performer must be able to read social cues to understand the level of interaction each fan may want. Ideal applicants for this position should be motivated in generating team spirit. Dancing or tumbling skills a plus, but no required. • Staff: Christina Moore, dir. of commu-
nity relations and entertainment.
• Opening day May 18 at 1904 Surf Ave. in
Brooklyn, NY.
• Seeking—Sandy the Seagull, Mascot:
all genders, 18-40, Searching for an outgoing performer, (preferably with previous mascot experience), to step into the iconic shoes of Sandy the Seagull, the mascot of the Brooklyn Cyclones for the last 20 years. The Brooklyn Cyclones are the minor league baseball affiliate of the NY Mets and play in the heart of Coney Island. Sandy the Seagull brings joy to our fans in and out of the ballpark and is a staple in the community. Sandy the Seagull appears at every home game, as well as at community and charity functions. Performer will work in conjunction with the team and various departments, including communications, sales, community relations and game operations. Performer will participate in the filming of commercials and other promotional videos and will distribute promotional items, ie: T-shirts and calendars, at games, special events. etc. Performer will be required to maintain the integrity of their costumes, including cleaning and repair. • Seeking submissions from NY. • Send submissions to cmoore@brook-
lyncyclones.com.
• Compensation and contract details
provided following a preliminary interview.
Southern California Student Films ‘North Country’
• Casting “North Country,” a student
short film set in the1960s. Synopsis: A drama in beautiful black and white cinemascope, centers on a young black woman found wandering the desert by a middle-aged Hispanic man who takes her back to his isolated backstage.com
