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New York Tristate
Plays
• Casting Equity actors and a reader
capable of reading stage directions and adapting to the actors for a staged reading of “A Dry Wind In A Desert Place.” Synopsis: The play is an imagination of the take over of Lafarge Cement by ISIS in 2014. This is the true story of corporate greed during the Syria Civil War.
• Company: GW Reed. Staff: GW Reed,
dir.
• Rehearsal will be held Nov. 15 from
6:30-10:30 p.m.; reading will be held Nov. 18 from 6:30-10:30 p.m. at Episcopal Actors Guild Hall (The Little Church on the Corner, 1 East 29th St. 2nd Fl. New York, NY 10016) in NYC.
• Seeking—Reader: 18+. Levernson
Cement: 18+. Youssef Abad: male, 65. Mohammed or Fatima: female, male, 15. Ali Abad: male, 25. Frank Christianson: male, 50-60. Marion Peters: female, 40-50. Sam Strong: male, 40-60. Farooq Sabah: male, 40-60. Alisha Obyat: female, 23. Omar: male, 30-40. Kalid: male, 25-30. Al-Zumani: male, 50-60.
• Seeking submissions from NY. • For consideration, email a dramatic
monologue to gwreed521@gmail.com. Submissions deadline is Oct. 15.
• Pays $50 for one rehearsal and the
reading. Equity Staged Reading Code.
• Casting Equity actors for “To My Girls.” • Company: Second Stage Theater. Staff:
Stephen Brackett, dir.; Carole Rothman, president-artistic dir.; Khady Kamara, exec. dir.; Jonathan Chang, artistic asst.; The Telsey Office, casting; JC Lee, writer. • Rehearsals begin Feb. 22, 2022; runs Mar. 22-May 1, 2022 (with possible extension) at Kiser Theater in NYC. Rehearsals and performances will be indoors. These will be live performances with an audience.
• Seeking—Castor: 30-39, Asian. Curtis:
35-40, White / European Descent. Leo: 30-35, Black / African Descent. Bernie: 55-65, White / European Descent. Jeff: 33-38, White / European Descent. Omar: 20-25.
• Seeking submissions from NY. • All roles will be understudied. • Prepare a contemporary monologue no
more than two minutes in length. If you are using an iPhone to video record, be sure to film horizontally and in a well-lit space (not backlit). At the top of the video, slate your name, height, and where you are currently based. • For consideration, submit the video with your photo/resume attached, in a downloadable format (Google Drive, Dropbox, etc.) to tomygirlscasting@ gmail.com with the subject line, “[Your full name] - [The role for which you’d like to be considered.]” Submissions deadline is Oct. 21. All stage manager positions have been filled.
• Pays $1,008/wk. (LORT B.) Equity LORT
Non-Rep Agreement.
Musicals
• Casting “A Christmas Story,” a musical.
Production states: “This classic holiday tale centers on a mischievous, bespectacled boy, Ralphie, who dreams of getting a BB-gun for Christmas. In the weeks before the big holiday, Ralphie, his friends and his family get into all kinds of situations— including run-ins with a bully with ‘yellow eyes,’ a tongue stuck to a flagpole, a bar of soap in the mouth, a garish leg lamp, a major award and a Chinese Christmas dinner. Based on the humorist Jean Shepherd’s novel ‘In God We Trust, All Others Pay Cash,’ this is a tribute to the original, traditional, one-hundred-percent, redblooded, two-fisted, all-American Christmas.”
• Company: Xmas 6 LLC. Staff: Daniel
Sher, exec. prod.; Xmas 6 LLC, prod.; Joseph Robinette, book; Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, music-lyrics; John Rando, original Broadway dir.; Warren Carlyle, original Broadway choreo.; Matt Lenz, original tour dir.; Michael Rader, dir.; Jason Sparks, assoc. choreo.; Andrew Smithson, musical supervisor; Alison Franck, casting dir.
• Rehearses Nov. 1, 2021 in NY; runs Dec.
3, 2021-Jan. 3, 2022 on tour (New York, Boston, Baltimore, & Durham, NC.) Production states: “The first tour stop is
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• Seeking—Standby For Jean Shepard
And The Old Man: male, 35-48, 35 to 60 years old, male; strong comic actor who sings; uptight with a good heart that is buried under a rough exterior; a charismatic storyteller who can draw an audience in to the world of the play; a good-natured curmudgeon; Midwestern; should be a comfortable mover. Voice: Range is high baritone.
• Seeking submissions from NY. • Send submissions to blp2021audi-
tions@gmail.com.
• For consideration, email photo and
resume to blp2021auditions@gmail. com with the subject “A Christmas Story” Old Man/Jean Shephered Standby. Everyone who submits must be vaccinated. Pre-screened self-taped submissions will be received by early August; callback date(s): o/a end of August beginning of September 2021.
• Rate: $600/wk. plus $280/wk. per diem
once tech starts (pro ratable.)
‘Saloon Singer
• Casting “Saloon Singer,” a mini musical
live performance show that features one male lead singer and two supporting female singers. Production states: “’Saloon Singer’ is a mini musical that will be performed weekly in designated live music venues and theaters throughout New York City and the greater TriState area beginning in April 2022.”
• Company: Boozy’s LLC. Staff: David
James, coord.
• Rehearses TBD in 2022 in NYC. • Seeking—Songbird: male, 25+, all eth-
nicities, a nightclub singer from the big band era of the 1940s and 50s. Unlucky in love, Songbird appears on stage, night after night, in smoke-filled piano bars and New York City night clubs, recounting through lyrics and verse, the romantic tales of his past. Songbird is a loveable old soul, a romantic at heart, a tuxedo performer, and one of the last true saloon singers from a time gone by. Dame Madame: female, 25+, all ethnicities, on the outside, appears to be a high society lady from the era of the 1940s and 50s, but beneath her expensive furs and pearls, she’s pure dame. Classy in appearance, she is intimidating to most men because of her obvious outward beauty, but on the inside, she’s a hopeless romantic that has become somewhat cynical that true love still exists. Often frequents the nightclub scene, drinks and curses like a sailor, and becomes captivated by the saloon singer who is performing his act on stage. Island Girl: female, 25+, all ethnicities, is a sweet natural beauty, kind in spirit, but subtly overly flirtatious. She is alluring to men because of her obvious feminine charms. The saloon singer, while on stage, recounts his first and only encounter with Island Girl where they met on the Isle of Capri some 20 years ago. It was a brief, but memorable, fling that ended abruptly when Island Girl’s husband discovered when the cat’s away, the mouse will play.
• For an audition appointment email
boozysafterdark@gmail.com. Audition times and locations will be provided to selected actors. Be prepared to sing the following two songs during the
audition: “Come Fly With Me,” and “I Could Write A Book.” Proof of full vaccination required.
• Pays $250/show. Production states:
“Compensation and contract details TBD.”
Student Films
• Casting “Small, Good Things,” a gradu-
ate student film. Logline: When a young couple is at odds with each other while grieving after an ill-fated tragedy, the power of food made with love helps mend what is broken. “Small, Good Things” is an intimate silent drama about grief and the healing power of food.
• Company: Brookly College Barry R.
Feirstein Graduate School of Cinema. Staff: Dylan Rizzo, dir.-writer; Nico Tepper, DP; Josh Mayfield, AD; Jason Gottlieb, prod.; Dominic Ansel, production design-PA; Ewan Creed, sound.
• Rehearses are the first week of
November; shoots Nov. 12 until Nov. 13 or 14 in NYC.
• Seeking—Andy Leung: male, 25-40,
Asian, 32. Male lead. A headstrong family man with a sensitive side. Despite the horrific circumstances, he wants to keep pushing through and try to put the pieces of his life back together as quickly as possible. Sherry Leung: female, 25-40, Asian, 32. Female lead. An empathetic and caring wife with a deep and private interiority. She is too battered by grief and wants to slip into sorrow for the time being, not yet ready to move on.
• Seeking submissions from NY. • Apply on Backstage.com. • Attach acting resume and reel if you
have one. Auditions will be held in mid-October.
• Pays $100/day ($50 for half-day), plus
travel and meals covered by production. This is a paid job. Actors will be provided with a copy of the film.
Sundance Collab Generic Scene
• Casting Sundance collab generic
scene. Production states: “Our cinematography three class requires us to shoot a short scene between 1-2 pages. The interpretation of the scene will depend on the talent available. The scene shot at the sound stage at Feirstein will use high-end production equipment, an excellent opportunity for reel content. Only apply if full vaccinated. Proof required to access CUNY facility.”
• Company: Feirstein Graduate School on
Cinema. Staff: Ajit Dias, dir.
• Key dates: Four different productions
with different interpretations of the same script on Mondays, 2-6 p.m., Nov. 8, Nov. 15, Nov. 22, and Nov. 29 at (Brooklyn Navy Yard) Sound Stage at Feirstein Graduate School of Cinema, located at Steiner Studios, 15 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11205.
• Seeking—Actor 1: 18+, Role tailored to
actor ability and skills, developed collaboratively with the actor. Actor 2: 18+, Role tailored to actor ability and skills, developed collaboratively with the actor.
• Seeking submissions from NY. • Apply on Backstage.com. • Indicate dates available. • Finished product available for your reel.
Demo & Instructional Videos
• Casting a diverse group of individuals
to be background talent in a fitness show.
• Company: Daily Burn. Staff: Joshua
Vela, fitness prod.
• Shoots Wednesday and Thursdays
mornings in NYC.
• Seeking—Fitness Show Participant: all
genders, 21-60, all ethnicities, background participant in fitness show willing to exercise on camera.
• Seeking submissions from NY. • Send submissions to dailyburn365@
dailyburn.com.
• Complimentary Daily Burn
membership.
National Commercials
Postable Commercial
• Casting non-union commercial for
Postable to be aired on cable television and the internet. Postable is a card company that mails cards for you.
• Company: Alhadeff & Co. Staff: Mark
Alhadeff, dir.
• Shoots Oct. 22-23 in the Tri-State area
(TBD).
• Seeking—Grandma: female, 65+, a
sweet older woman who appears to be senile, but underneath it she has a biting humor and a keen mind. When she realizes her family is not utilizing modern day technology she whips her iPhone out and educates them on how to use a cutting edge app to send a greeting card. Humor is a must She is a versatile actor who can look out the window absently and then turn on a dime. A firecracker. Julie: female, 30-50, caring, concerned. Sincere. A good mom and a good daughter. Comic ability necessary. Tim: male, 30-50, a good husband. Reliable. Caring. Maybe he’s a little nerdy. He’s certainly not expecting his mother in law to start dropping f-bombs. Lucy: female, 6-10, a bright young girl. Maybe a little wiser than her years. sad to see Grandma losing her memory happy to share how she made her Christmas card. Timmy Jr.: male, 5-8, good kid. Eager to please his grandma. Likes to play with his toy truck.
• Seeking submissions from NY. • Send submissions to mark@north7me-
dia.com.
• Note your availability for Oct. 22-23
(shoot will be only one of those days).
• Session fee covers cable and internet
usage. Transportation and meals provided.
Online Commercials & Promos
Enable Healthcare Commercial
• Seeking talent for a short online com-
mercial for Enable Healthcare.
• Company: Sixty First Productions.
Staff: Helena Kincaid-Nalladurai, prod.
• Shoots in New York City or Pomona, NY.
Location will be determined at a later date.
• Seeking—Doctor: all genders, 30-65, A
medical Doctor.
• Seeking submissions from NY. • Apply on Backstage.com. • Pays $200 flat rate for 2-4 hour shoot.
National Retailer Holiday Promo
• Casting a national retailer Christmas
promo. Synopsis: Grandma reunites with her family during the holiday season. Mom and daughter joyfully embrace grandma and participate in festive activities.
• Company: Awakened Films. Staff:
Gillian Schuler, prod.
• Shoots Oct. 26 in Basking Ridge, NJ. • Seeking—Mom: female, 35-45, White /
European Descent, non-speaking role, warm and approachable, excited for the holidays. Daughter: female, 5-8, White / European Descent, non-speaking role, warm and approachable, excited for the holidays. Dad: male, 35-45, White / European Descent, nonspeaking role, warm and approachable, excited for the holidays. 55-65 year old Female family member: female, 55-65, White / European Descent, an energetic, young looking Grandma is visiting her family for the holidays after a long separation.This non-speaking role, requires realistic, not theatrical portrayal of emotion (joy, fun, excitement, love, relief). Must have good ability to interact with a 5-7 year old child.Must be able to self-report in personal vehicle to Basking Ridge, NJ on 10/26.Must be fully vaccinated.Must be willing to take a Covid test within 72 hours of the shoot and present negative results.
• Seeking submissions from NJ. • Send submissions to jason@awakened-
films.com.
• For consideration, submit a demo reel
and own a vehicle to self-report.
• Pays $650 flat rate. Rate includes travel
and fresh manicure. Note: Must be able to self report to Basking Ridge, NJ on Oct. 26. Must submit proof of vaccination. Must submit negative Covid test 48 hours before Oct. 26.
Online Promo, Vaccinated African Americans in NYC
• Seeking stories of NYC-based African
Americans that have decided to get vaccinated to maintain relationships with family, friends and loved ones.
• Company: One Scribe Media. Staff:
Lande Yoosuf, casting dir.-CEO.
• Shoots in mid October in Brooklyn or
Manhattan.
• Seeking—Branded Content Talent: all
genders, 18+, Black / African Descent.
• Seeking submissions from NY. • Send submissions to info@onescribe-
media.com.
• For consideration, submit name, age,
location, occupation, recent photo and a description of your story.
• $50 gift card provided.
Promotional & Event Modeling
1960’s Good Humor Man
• Casting a male model to play the role of
a 1960’s Good Humor ice cream man at a festival in NYC.
• Company: Big Apple Bride Events. Staff:
Sarah Stefanski, event planner.
• Works Oct. 15-17 (Fri.-Sun.; 12-5 p.m.
each day) in NYC.
• Seeking—1960’s Good Humor Ice
Cream Man: male, 18-40, interact with guests and hand out ice cream bars.
• Seeking submissions from NY. • Send submissions to sarah@bigapp-
lebride.com.
• Pay will be discussed with interested
models.
Stage Staff & Tech
• Seeking Equity Stage manager for a
staged reading of “A Dry Wind In A Desert Place.” Synopsis: The play is an imagination of the take over of Lafarge Cement by ISIS in 2014. This is the true story of corporate greed during the Syria Civil War.
• Company: GW Reed. Staff: GW Reed,
dir.
• Rehearsal will be held Nov. 15 from
6:30-10:30 p.m.; reading will be held Nov. 18 from 6:30-10:30 p.m. at Episcopal Actors Guild Hall (The Little Church on the Corner, 1 East 29th St. 2nd Fl. New York, NY 10016) in NYC.
• Seeking—Equity Stage Manager: 18+. • Seeking submissions from NY. • For consideration, email resume to
gwreed521@gmail.com or mail to GW Reed, 134 Remsen St. #4A, Brooklyn, NY 11201. Submissions deadline is Oct. 15.
• Pays $50 for one rehearsal and the
reading. Equity Staged Reading Code.
The New York City Ballet Costume Shop, Tailor/Draper -Men’s Department
• Seeking a Tailor/Draper for the Men’s
Department. New York City Ballet is one of the foremost dance companies in the world, with a roster of spectacular dancers and an unparalleled repertory.
