15 minute read
California
• Shoots Aug. 9 or 10 on-location in a
home setting in the Rochester, NY area.
• Seeking—Male Turbo Tax User: male,
30-60, Asian, Black / African Descent, Ethnically Ambiguous / Multiracial, Indigenous Peoples, Latino / Hispanic, Middle Eastern, South Asian / Indian, Southeast Asian / Pacific Islander.
• Seeking submissions from NY. • Send submissions to heather@myersci.
com.
• Submit recent photos (full-length and
close-up).
• Pay is $575 for the session and $2,500
for unlimited usage fee. Production is willing to discuss compensation for travel.
Stage Staff & Tech
• Seeking Equity Stage manager and
assistant stage manager for “South Pacific.”
• Company: Plaza Theatrical
Productions, Inc. Staff: Plaza AEA Productions, Inc., prod.; Richard Rodgers, music; Oscar Hammerstein II, lyrics; Joshua Logan, Oscar Hammerstein II, book; Kevin Harrington, dir.; Merete Muenter, choreo.; Alex Harrington, music dir.; Jamibeth Margolis, CSA, casting dir.; Kevin Harrington, Plaza AEA Productions, exec. prod.; Bruce Rebold, Plaza AEA Productions, artistic dir.
• Rehearses Sept. 20-Oct. 1; runs Oct.
2-24 in Lynbrook, NY.
• Seeking—Equity Stage Manager: 18+. • Seeking submissions from NY. • Submit resume for consideration.
Deadline: Aug. 2 to staff.plazaaea@ gmail.com. Plaza is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to building a culturally diverse and equitable environment. Plaza does not discriminate in matters of employment, recruitment, admission or administration of any of its programs on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or genetic information. EOE.
• 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.
• Salary: Pending Negotiations (plus LIRR
railroad travel expenses and Uber transportation to/from local station and theatre.) Equity LOA Agreement.
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Southern California
Plays
• Casting Equity actors for “Bakersfield
Mist.” Synopsis: Maude, a fifty-something unemployed bartender living in a trailer park, has bought a painting for a few bucks from a thrift store. Despite almost trashing it, she’s now convinced it’s a lost masterpiece by Jackson Pollock worth millions. But when worldclass art expert Lionel Percy flies over from New York and arrives at her trailer home in Bakersfield to authenticate the painting, he has no idea what he is about to discover. Inspired by true events, this hilarious and thought-provoking comedy drama asks vital questions about what makes art and people truly authentic.
• Company: Coachella Valley Repertory.
Staff: Ron Celona, dir.
• Rehearsals begin Oct. 18; runs Nov.
9-21, 2021 in Cathedral City, CA.
• Seeking—Maude Gutman: female,
50-59, a Broad who smokes and drinks and usescurse words with ease. Lionel Percy: male, 60-70, male, 60 - 70 year old; elegant, refined grayhaired gentleman.
• Seeking submissions from CA. • Submit a two-three minute monologue
of your choice by Aug. 20 to rcelona@ cvrep.org.
• Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimina-
tion. 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.
• Pays $508/wk. (SPT 6.) Equity SPT
Agreement.
‘To The Yellow House,’ Equity Video Submissions
• Casting Equity actors for “To The
Yellow House.” Synopsis: February. 1886. Vincent Van Gogh is broke again. Trailing past-due notices and annoyed innkeepers, he arrives unexpectedly at his brother’s doorstep in Montmartre determined to make another fresh start. Caught in the colorful whirl of the Parisian art scene, he drinks too much, falls in love with the wrong woman, argues with everyone – and paints. Night and day he works to translate what he feels onto the canvas, relentlessly chasing a new form of expression that always seems to be just around the corner. A meditation on love, art and not being popular.
• Company: La Jolla Playhouse. Staff:
Kimber Lee, playwright; Neel Keller, dir.; Jacole Kitchen, dir. of Arts Engagement and in-house casting; Stephanie Yankwitt, TBD casting, casting dir.
• Rehearsals begin TBD; runs Nov.
16-Dec. 12, 2021 in La Jolla, CA.
• Seeking—Vincent: male, 35-39. Theo:
male, 25-35. Agostina: female, 40-45.
• Seeking submissions from CA. • Actors of color and actors with disabili-
ties are encouraged to submit. There are currently no understudy roles available. There are no stage management roles available.
• Prepare two contrasting contemporary
monologues. Monologues should show depth, range and strong command of language. Send video as a downloadable file and not a hyperlink. Deadline Aug. 6 to auditions@ljp.org.
• Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimina-
tion. 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.
• Pays $1,008/wk. minimum (LORT B.)
Equity LORT Non-Rep Agreement.
Student Films
• Casting “Morning,” a student short film
for a brief role for an old woman with long silver hair - no lines.
• Company: Chapman University. Staff:
Ben Escobar, dir.
• Shoots TBD date in Topanga area, north
of LA. Won’t be needed for more than 4 hours.
• Seeking—Old Woman: female, 65+,
Ethnically Ambiguous / Multiracial, Middle Eastern, South Asian / Indian, White / European Descent, Old woman with long silver hair that sits beside a harp. Tender, quiet, at peace.
• Seeking submissions from CA. • Apply on Backstage.com. • Copy, credit, and meals provided.
• Casting “Razor.” Synopsis: On an early
morning while the tide is low, Tracey prompts her grandfather, John, to go clam digging while the timing is ripe. What ensues is a story of realization and self-discovery. John is struggles with his age and the loss of his wife, while Tracey takes her first steps into adulthood as she decides whether to break the news that her parents wish to reallocate him to a retirement home. A short tale of old and new, and how different generational gaps meet each other halfway. Script Length: 8-9 pages. Runtime: ~12 minutes. From a team of graduate students at Chapman University working on an original short film.
• Company: Chapman University. Staff:
Denali Chin, dir.; Steven Schweitzer, writer; Hansen Yang, DP; Luke Dias, prod.
• Auditions/rehearsals will be conducted
via Zoom; shoots Aug. 20-22 (all day Friday, Saturday and Sunday). Make sure you have full availability all three of these days.
• Seeking—John: male, 50+, John is the
grandfather of Tracey. He has lived alone since the death of his wife a couple years ago, which he has trouble getting over. He deeply loves Tracey and enjoys spending time with her, but at times it is unclear whether he is in denial of his wife’s passing, or it is simply a product of his old age. Tracey: female, 18-25, Tracey is the 14-16 year old granddaughter of John. She loves her grandfather and is distressed when she sees the way he denies the death of her grandmother. She is also burdened with the knowledge that her parents are planning to relocate John to a retirement home. Although she is still a child, she must make the adult decision on whether or not to confront her grandfather with the truth.
• Seeking submissions from CA. • Send submissions to dechin@chapman.
edu.
• This is an unpaid position. Meals will be
provided, and gas will be compensated for. Actors will receive the resulting film to add to their reel once it is completed.
• Casting “Sax,” a short, queer, coming-
of-age student thesis film. Think Netflix’s “The Politician” meets “Whiplash.” Logline: A college alto saxophone musician prepares to audition for a spot in an elite quartet, but things hit a flat note when he discovers his rival also wants the spot. Note: LGBTQ+ actors and actors with saxophone experience are highly encouraged to apply for these roles.
• Staff: Andrew Van Heusden, dir.;
Henrietta Biayemi, prod.; John Thompson, prod.
• Potential rehearsals on Zoom in
September. Rehearsals may move inperson in October/November depending on campus COVID-19 protocols. Shoots in November in L.A.
• Seeking—Colby: male, 20-22, all
ethnicities, Colby’s goal is to become a successful traveling musician. He sometimes can be irritating, while hiding his insecurities on the inside. He needs to develop the skill and confidence to impress the other quartet members. Will something get in his way? Keanu: male, 20-22, all ethnicities, though charming and likable, Keanu knows what he wants. He believes he is a trusting person, but others might not agree. Keanu wants to be the newest member of the saxophone quartet. How far will he go to get that role? Will he be honest? Betsy: female, 19-21, all ethnicities, one of Colby’s closest friends and classmate. She understands the music business can be competitive. She wants Colby to be happy at the end of the day. On any given day, she can be that devil on your shoulder, all with “good” intentions. Key Saxophone Musicians: all genders, 18-23, all ethnicities, the elite saxophone quartet (a tenor saxophone, soprano saxophone and baritone saxophone) practices every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Despite being exclusive, they are some of the nicest and relaxing people in the music school. People want to be friends with them, especially since they are going places. Feel free to provide audio samples if you play the saxophone.
• Seeking submissions from CA. • Send submissions to avanheus@lion.
lmu.edu.
• Pays hourly on set. Meal, copy, and
credit provided.
• Casting “Vida,” an action film set in a
dystopian L.A.
• Company: UCLA. Staff: Maria Valdez,
dir.; Savana Vagueiro da Fonseca, prod.; Keenan Kunst, prod.
• Shoots Aug. 24 for role of Homeless
Men. Shoots Aug. 27-30 for role of Women.
• Seeking—Homeless Men: male, trans
male, 60-80, Black / African Descent, Latino / Hispanic, homeless men living in a homeless encampment. Women: female, trans female, 18-35, Latino / Hispanic, women who live in a safe encampment.
• Seeking submissions from CA. • Send submissions to mvaldez9@g.ucla.
edu.
• No pay.
Scripted TV & Video
• Casting five two-minute videos for a
surgery center (total of approximately 10 minutes of video content). The videos are scripted and actress must be skilled at reading from a teleprompter. These videos will educate and guide patients through their surgical experience.
• Company: Health Care Transformation.
Staff: Meghan Nechrebecki, CEO.
• Production studio is in Brentwood, Los
Angeles. Scripts are ready to film as soon as we find our actress. Must be prepared to film early morning. Actress should come completely prepared so filming does not take more than 45 mins.
• Seeking—On-Camera Lead: 25-45,
Asian, Ethnically Ambiguous / Multiracial, Latino / Hispanic, Southeast Asian / Pacific Islander, on camera brand representative who will be relaying standardized script to patients; must be engaging, warm, professional. Must have prior experience reading from teleprompter.
• Seeking submissions from CA. • Send submissions to meghan@
caretransformation.net.
• Include a video of you reading off a
teleprompter in your application. To learn more about the look and feel of the shoot check out www. caretransformation.net/videoshowcase.
• Pays $500 for 10 minutes of video
content. Actress will sign contractor agreement and video release form. Actress must supply their own clothing, including professional blouses and jackets.
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‘Royal Street’
• Casting several roles for in-game pho-
tos and video. Seeking male and female actors aged teens through 50s. See character breakdown for details.
• Production states: “About Hunt a Killer:
At Hunt a Killer, our mission is to revolutionize the entertainment industry by challenging conventional forms of storytelling. We provide interactive entertainment experiences that position participants as characters in their very own thrilling mystery stories.”
• Company: Hunt A Killer. Staff: Wade
Eck, media prod.
• Shoots August around Los Angeles • Seeking—Celestine Broussard: female,
30-35, Black / African Descent, an artist and activist. Brave, outspoken. A visionary. Sylvia Jones: female, 30-35, Black / African Descent, A tattoo artist. Shy, loyal, caring. Ines Couvillion: female, 30-35, Asian, White / European Descent, a filmmaker. Vapid, attentionseeking. Jay Harris: male, 30-35, Black / African Descent, a builder of parade floats with the soul of a poet. Young Celestine: female, 9-12, Black / African Descent, this child grows to become an artist and activist. Brave and outspoken. Young Jay: male, 9-12, Black / African Descent, this child grows to become a builder of parade floats with the soul of a poet. Mason + Dillon Flores: male, 16-25, Latino / Hispanic, you will be playing two roles, portraying twin brothers: Mason: a fratty college kid with a dark past. Dillon: Mason’s identical twin brother. Nonah Turner: female, 40-45, White / European Descent, an eccentric animal lover who lives in New Orleans French Quarter. Cyril Fortier: male, 50-55, White / European Descent, A fast food magnate and “good ol’ boy.” Breezy Bellwether: female, 40-45, all ethnicities, Cyril’s loyal but clueless girlfriend. Cyril is a fast food magnate and “good ol’ boy.”. Eddie Serritella: male, 50-55, all ethnicities, s fast food magnate. Owns a fried chicken restaurant. Elijah Broussard: male, 16-22, Black / African Descent, Celestine’s kid cousin. Nerdy and sweet. Celestine is an artist and activist. Brave, outspoken. A visionary. The Craw Daddy: male, 50-55, all ethnicities,s New Orleans French Quarter eclectic free-spirit who thinks he’s a superhero. GoodFindzGuy59: male, 50-55, all ethnicities, A pawn shop haggling pro. Braggadocious.
• Seeking submissions from CA. • Apply on Backstage.com • Submit your headshot, reel and resume
for consideration. Include in your submission a current non-headshot 3/4 photo.
• Pay varies based on the size, number of
locations and demands of the role. Talent release required..
Tastemade Culinary Artisans
• Tastemade is working in partnership
with Jeep on a fun, digital series seeking SoCal culinary artisans/entrepreneurs who have moved back to their hometowns of SoCal this past year or two, to start their own business. The series will follow these individuals as they talk about their business, demonstrate their craft related to it with celebrity chef host, as well as discuss what made them decide to move back home (within the past year or 2) to bring their culinary talents to the cities they were raised in.
• Company: Tastemade. Staff: Brittany
Vuozzo, prod.
• Looking to film at their business and
their hometown city for 2-3 days at the end of September/early October.
• Seeking—Culinary Artisan: all genders,
18+, all ethnicities, looking for culinary artisans! Are you a skilled chef? Mixologist? Cheesemonger? Food truck owner? House sauce maker? Coffee roaster? Pastry Chef? Urban farmer? We want to hear from you! The series will follow these individuals as they talk about their business, demonstrate their craft related to it with celebrity chef host, as well as discuss what made them decide to move back home (within the past year or two) to bring their culinary talents to the cities they were raised in.For more information connect @castingblvd.
• Seeking submissions from CA. • Send submissions to vuozzobritt@
yahoo.com.
• If interested, send your info, 2-3 recent
pics and your story.
• Compensation discussed during book-
ing process.
Online Commercials & Promos
• Casting hero role, Chris, for “Aalto.”
Chris is thinking of selling their home and using Aalto for the first time. The style will be friendly and conversational, addressing the camera directly.
• Company: Thinkmojo. Staff: Ron Small,
dir.-prod.
• Shoots early August in the Bay Area. • Seeking—Chris: all genders, 35-55, all
ethnicities, hero role. Chris is thinking of selling their home and using Aalto for the first time. The style will be friendly and conversational, addressing the camera directly.
• Seeking submissions from CA. • Send submissions to rsmall@thinkmojo.
com.
• Pays $900 for 10 hour day.
Stage Staff & Tech
San Diego Repertory Theatre 2021-2022 Season
• Seeking Equity Stage Managers for the
San Diego REP 2021-2022 Season. Season includes: “Mother Road” (Sam Woodhouse, dir. Rehearsals begin Sept. 9; runs Oct. 7-31), “The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night-Time” (Todd Salovey, dir. Rehearsals begin Dec. 9; runs Jan. 6-30, 2022), “The Great Khan” (Rehearsals begin Feb. 3, 2022; runs Mar. 9-27, 2022), and “In Every Generation” (Todd Salovey, dir. Rehearsals begin Apr. 28, 2022; runs May 26-June 19, 2022.).
• Company: San Diego Repertory
Theatre.
• Season runs in San Diego, CA. • Seeking—Equity Stage Managers: 18+. • Seeking submissions from CA. • For consideration, submit resume to
kheil@sdrep.org or Kim Heil, San Diego Repertory Theatre, 79 Horton Plaza, San Diego, CA 92101. Submissions deadline is Oct. 12.
• Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimina-
tion. 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.
• Pays $911/wk. (LORT D.) Equity LORT
Non-Rep Agreement.
San Jose Stage Company 2021-22 Season, Stage Manager
• Seeking Equity stage managers of all
ages, ethnicities, and genders for San Jose Stage Company’s upcoming inperson 2021-2022 Season. Season includes “The Great Leap” (Lauren Yee, writer. Rehearsals begin Sept. 7; runs Sept. 29-Oct. 24); Frank Capra’s “Meet John Doe,” a world premiere (Kenneth Kelleher, adaptation. Rehearsals begin Oct 26; runs Nov. 17-Dec. 19); “Strange Courtesies” (L. Peter Callender, writer. Rehearsals begin Jan. 11, 2022; runs Feb. 2-27) “August: Osage County” (Tracy Letts, writer. Rehearsals begin Mar. 8; runs Mar. 30-Apr. 24); and “The Tooth of Crime” (Sam Shepard, writer. Rehearsals begin May 3; runs June 1-26, with possible extension through July 10, 2022).
• Company: San Jose Stage Company.
Staff: Randall King, artistic dir.; Cathleen King, exec. dir.
• Rehearses and performs in San Jose,
CA.
• Seeking—Stage Manager: 18+, all
ethnicities.
• Seeking submissions from CA. • For consideration, submit via https://
zfrmz.com/EusQz5N6HPyZR8ErzFmd. Local Bay Area stage managers encouraged to submit. Submissions deadline is Aug. 19.
• San Jose Stage Company is committed
to equity, diversity, and inclusion in casting and uses a color and culturally conscious approach to casting. Stage Managers of any race, ethnicity, gender, sex, sexual orientation, age, and ability are encouraged to submit their materials.
• 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
