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New York Tristate
Plays
• Seeking Equity video submissions for
“Addressless.” Based on a concept by Stero AKT and Lifeboat Unit.
• Production states: “’Addressless,’ by
Hungarian artist Martin Boross, speaks to this growing problem in ways that question prevailing stereotypes about housing insecurity while examining the intersections between mental health and homelessness. ‘Addressless’ is structured as an interactive theatrical game in which audiences experience firsthand the complex challenges faced by those living without a home. Audiences are asked to follow a character and make a series of decisions: Will their character sleep on the street or sleep in a hostel? Will they ask people for money or try to find work? While some decisions might earn the character money, they may also take a toll on their life expectancy and physical wellbeing. The piece is performed by four people: two actors, a homeless activist, and a social worker serving as an expert to help the audience gain insight into the lived experience of homelessness. The original piece was created to specifically speak to issues surrounding homelessness in Budapest and is being adapted for New York audiences by Boross and Script Adapter Jonathan Payne who has a great deal of experience working with unhoused communities in New York.”
• Company: Rattlestick Productions.
Staff: Daniella Topol, artistic dir.; Martin Boross, dir.; Jonathan Payne, book; Tara Rubin C.S.A., casting.
• Rehearses Nov. 29, 2021; performs Jan./
Feb. 2022 in NY.
• Seeking—Louis: male, 18+, male identi-
fying, 30s-40s, Veteran. BIPOC, Louis has a short fuse and has a tough relationship with authority. Serving in Afghanistan with the US Army, he was dishonorably discharged for a positive drug test. With little support and returning home to an ailing mother he eventually became homeless when she died. Josie: female, 18+, female identifying, early 20s, sexual identity and gender preference ambiguous. White. Running away from upstate New York for the big city, she has found herself on the streets. She has become pensive and quiet given the turbulence of her life but she is slowly finding her voice and the ability to advocate for herself. Role is already cast.
• Seeking submissions from NY. • For consideration, include a full-body
slate at the beginning of your video, and submit an unlisted YouTube (not private), Vimeo, Dropbox, or Google Drive Link. Submit audition video, headshot and resume at https://tinyurl.com/ EPAddresslessForm.
• Submissions deadline is Nov. 19 (5 p.m.
EST). Videos submitted after the deadline will not be viewed. Auditions will be held in November.
• Prepare Louis Side 1. Link to sides:
https://tinyurl.com/ AddresslessEPAMaterials/.
• 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.
• Pays $594/wk. Equity LOA-NYC
Contract.
• Seeking Equity actors for roles in “The
Skin of Our Teeth.” This production of “The Skin of Our Teeth” will tell the story of a Black, American family going through apocalypse after apocalypse, over and over and over again through epochs…and the necessity and the urgency to get back up and try again. • Company: Lincoln Center Theater. Staff: Lileana Blain-Cruz, dir.; Thornton Wilder, writer; Daniel Swee, CD; Camille Hickman, casting assoc. • Rehearsals begin Feb. 24, 2022; runs Mar. 31-June 12. • Seeking—Equity Actors: 18+, all ethncities. • Seeking submissions from NY. • For consideration, submit a link to the video, a photo and resume in pdf format, and indicate if you are a member of Equity to tsootepa@gmail.com with the subject line “Name/Role”. Submissions deadline is Nov. 22 at 6 p.m. EST.
• Preparation Instructions: Prepare a
brief monologue no longer than two minutes in length. Your audition should be filmed in front of a clean background, with no backlighting, limiting ambient noise as much as possible. If using an iPhone, the video should be shot in horizontal not vertical format. Video should be posted on YouTube or Vimeo.
• For more info, visit www.lct.org. • LCT is committed to diversity, equity,
inclusion, and access in all areas of its structure and operations as attention to these goals makes it stronger and helps better serve the artists, staff, crew, audience, and community at large. LCT welcomes candidates who are fully committed to joining a theater that is proactively focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion. Applicants from populations underrepresented in theater and who align themselves with LCT’s values and goals are encouraged to apply.
• Note: Adherence to all applicable New
York State, New York City, and CDC public health and safety guidelines will be required of all employees. Stage managers must be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 to be considered for an offer of employment.
• 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 $1,778 wk. Equity LORT A+
Contract.
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• Seeking video submissions from Equity
actors for roles in “This Bitter Earth.” Synopsis: A deep love is challenged by divisive political realities. Jesse, an introspective black playwright, finds his choices called into question when his boyfriend, Neil, a white Black Lives Matter activist, calls him out for his political apathy. As passions and priorities collide, this couple is forced to reckon with issues of race, class and the bravery it takes to love out loud.
• Company: TheaterWorks Inc. Staff:
Harrison David Rivers, writer; David Mendizabal, dir.; TheaterWorks Hartford, prod.; Victor Vazquez, CSA (viewing auditions).
• Rehearsals begin Jan. 19, 2022; tech
rehearsal Feb. 5-11; preview week Feb. 12-17; runs Feb. 18-Mar. 20; possible extension Mar. 22-27; streaming Mar. 14-27.
• Seeking—Jessie Howard: 30-34, Black /
African Descent, a playwright. Is queer or gay, serious, and passionate. He wields his wit like a weapon. Neil FinleyDarden: 30-34, White / European Descent, an enthusiast. Is queer or gay, compassionate, and privileged. He means well.
• Seeking submissions from CT. • For consideration, include a copy of a
headshot and resume, and submit a contemporary monologue via the submission form online at www.xcastingnyc.com/auditions. Audition videos may not exceed two minutes. Submission videos will not be accepted via email, or if they are linked to an external website (such as Vimeo, Dropbox, We Transfer, YouTube). Video must be submitted as a file upload. Submissions deadline is Nov. 23.
• TheaterWorks Hartford requires all
employees in this position to be fullyvaccinated (as defined by the CDC) by first date of employment, currently scheduled for Jan. 19, 2022.
• 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 $850/wk. Travel and housing pro-
vided for out of town talent. Equity SPT contract.
Musicals
• Casting actors and singers for “Flight
School” and “Pinkalicious” two musicals. Production states: “Performers will perform these shows in rep in NYC and on tour. This show will be a NYC sit down but we may have some run out tours in spring of 2022.”
• Company: Vital Theatre Company.
Staff: Stephen Sunderlin, art dir.; Clint Hromsco, dir.-choreographer; Holly Buczek, HDB casting.
• Rehearses TBD; runs Nov. 27 in NYC. • Seeking—Pelican/Mr. Pinkerton: male,
18-35, all ethnicities, for “Flight School,” male presenting, 20s to play child/chick. Pelican is a cocky bird that thinks s/he can do it all. Fly, dive into water, even loop de loops! After all, “I Can” is part of Pelican’s name. For “Pinkalicious,” loving and hardworking father with the parental dilemma of trying so hard to provide for his family that he’s forgotten to appreciate them. He carries a secret love of Pink. Warm tone baritenor. Teacher (Flamingo)/Mrs. Pinkerton: female, 18-35, all ethnicities, for “Flight School,” female presenting, 20s-30s. Teacher is a bright and bold flamingo with tons of patience. She runs Flight School and loves teaching birds to fly. She will do whatever it takes to give her students the confidence and skills to succeed. For “Pinkalicious,” mother, organic/yoga type, obsessive multi-tasker who loves her family. Mezzo Soprano with Strong Mix and Pop flare. Penguin/Dr Wink & Alison: female, 18-35, all ethnicities, for “Flight School,” female presenting, 20s to play child/chick. Penguin is an optimistic, determined bird who dreams of flying. He/She has the soul of an eagle and For is ready to live on the wind. While he/ she wasn’t built to soar, Penguin’s spirit won’t be grounded. *Though Penguin is a boy, this track will be played by a girl. For “Pinkalicious,” adult actress to play 2 roles. Alison is an 8 year old, the sweet girl next door and friend of Pinkalicious; Dr. Wink is a goofy doctor/scientist with a passion for discovering strange diseases and a secret love for Musical Theatre. She likes a good soft shoe. Brassy belter with flare. Mezzo-Sop Contemporary Mix-Belt. Owl/ Pinkalicious: 18-35, all ethnicities, for “Flight School,” female presenting, 20s to play child/chick. Owl is a wise, kind bird that can be a little shy. She is Penguin’s closest friend at Flight School and is always ready to lend a wing to a friend in need. Mezzo-Sop/Alto Mix with Mid-range Belt. For “Pinkalicious,” adult actress to play precocious 8 year old girl. She is mischievous and daring with no regard for boundaries, very extroverted and single-mindedly passionate about the color pink! Straight tone belt, or strong mix to a D. Seagull/Peter: male, 18+, all ethnicities, for “Flight School,” male presenting, 20s to play child/chick. is a gullible klutzy little bird that follows Pelican around. He is not the brightest bird in the flock. Physical comedy skills a plus. Plucky Character Bari-tenor with solid Baritone – comfortable with Pop/ Rock. For “Pinkalicious.” Adult actor to play a shy, earnest 5 year old boy, Peter. He is a good-natured kid who also loves the color pink and doesn’t know he’s not supposed to. He vainly attempts to get his family to pay attention to him. Plucky Rock Tenor with personality.
• Seeking submissions from NY. • For consideration, include headshot,
resume for a self-tape. Production states: “Strict COVID protocols and guidelines will be followed for audition rehearsal process and touring. Vital theatre is promoting a fully vaccinated environment for the cast and creative team of this NYC production and tour. Note: Because of potential for touring shows, performers should be licensed drivers and willing to drive.”
• Pays $75/performance and $15/hr. for
rehearsals. Touring, pays $500/wk. and $25/day.
Chorus Calls
• Seeking video submissions from Equity
actors for chorus roles in “Dangerous.”
• Company: Bay Street Theater. Staff:
John Introcaso, book-music; Michael Colby, lyrics; Denis Jones, dir.-choreo.; Phil Reno, music supervisor; Judy Henderson, CSA, casting.
• Rehearses Feb. 15-27 in NYC; runs Feb.
28-Mar. 6 in Sag Harbor, NY. Full contract dates are Feb. 14-Mar. 6, 2022.
• Seeking—Equity Actors: 18+. • Seeking submissions from NY. • For consideration, submit your video
audition, picture and resume at Submissions deadline is Nov. 18.
• Dancers, prepare a tape of the dance
combination: https://drive.google.com/ drive/folders/1o7lO8Apf3t4eg6PcYNL_7ns-ZdAIZ6j?usp=sharing .
• Singers, choose 16 bars of music using
your own accompaniment or use the accompaniment on the weblink provided: https://drive.google.com/drive/ folders/1SjXY_WjJuRXDFwS0_ juSZyoE6uSGfF5f?usp=sharing Slate your name, the name of your audition piece, and your vocal part.
• 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 $926/wk. Equity LORT C Non-Rep
Contract.
Feature Films
• Casting nonunion background per-
formers for “Mon Héroïne” (“My Hero”) an indie feature. Synopsis: A wonderful comedy about a young director from France, who comes to NY with her mother and aunt, to get her foot in the door of an A list celebrities production office and hand her a script.
• Company: Octopolis Productions/
Barbara McNamara Casting. Staff: Matthieu Zeller, prod.; Noémie Lefort & Fadette Drouard, writers; Barbara McNamara, casting dir.; Patrick Kline, casting assist.
• Shoots Nov. 10-23 in and around NYC. • Seeking—Nonunion Background
Performers: 18-55, all ethnicities, good looking men and women, general BG for various city scenes. Non-speaking roles.
• Seeking submissions from NY. • Send submissions to barbmccastingex-
tras@gmail.com.
• Pays $210/12 hrs.
Student Films
• Casting “Roadkill,” a student film.
Synopsis: A young boy witnesses the start of his father’s serial killing spree.
• Company: Hofstra University. Staff:
Katie Tierney, dir.; Thoren Hyde, prod.
• Shoots Nov. 19- 21 on Long Island, NY. • Seeking—Cain: male, 25-55, Black /
African Descent, Ethnically Ambiguous / Multiracial, a mechanic in his thirties who is bitter at the world for not giving him what he thinks he deserves. He is on his way to becoming a serial killer. He is an absent father to Abel and is only motivated by his desire to gain a sense of power and control in the world. His most prized possession is his red pick up truck, a souvenir from his first murder victim. Must have a driver’s license.
• Seeking submissions from NY. • Send submissions to ktierney1@pride.
hofstra.edu.
• This is a non paid, low budget senior
thesis production. However, food, transportation and a copy of the finished film will be provided.
Scripted TV & Video
‘Evil Lives Here: Shadows of Death,’ 202
show for ID Network. Storyline: Two women have no idea they are both trapped in one man’s web of lies, of which only one of them will come out alive. • Note: All cast and crew are required to be fully vaccinated to work on this production. Child actors over the age of 12 are required to show proof of vaccination. COVID safety precautions will be in full effect during filming. All cast and crew are required to get a rapid COVID test done prior to coming to set.
• Company: Red Marble Media. Staff:
Sabine Jeanty, casting dir.
• Shoots the week of Dec. 1-3 (Wed.-Fri.)
in NY/NJ (exact location TBD).
• Seeking—Jonas: male, 50-55, White /
European Descent, to anyone who meets him, Jonas is quiet, likes to garden and work on cars. He seems like an unremarkable middle-aged man. He wears Dad jeans and chain smokes. He’s a prison guard, and perhaps a loving father. And he’s perpetuated a secret life for 7 years leaving everyone he knew questioning who he really was. Physical Description: Short grey hair, medium build average height; Lead; pays $210/12hr. Maddy: female, 40-45, White / European Descent, a country girl at heart and adores being a mom. She’s a pre-school teacher who loves her job because of how much she cares for other people around her. Which is why she’s devastated to learn that her husband has been lying and living a double life for the past 7 years. She feels utterly betrayed by him, and is ridden with selfdoubt as she suddenly realizes how ignorant she’s been. Physical Description: Medium length straight blonde hair, tall strong build; Lead; pays $210/12hr. Erica: female, 18-21, White / European Descent, very quiet but when she speaks, she’s direct and has a very unwavering honesty. When the crime occurred, she was an All-American girl, rarely stood out, liked to be in the background. But she’s now coming to her own after her father’s conviction. Physical Description: Medium to long red/auburn hair, average build; can play mid-teens; Lead; pays $210/12hr. Thomas: male, 45-50, White / European Descent, absolutely adores his sister and sees himself as her protector. He always makes sure he has time to spend with her during the week. Thomas is thrilled when he first hears about his sister’s new boyfriend, but once she tells him about the engagement, he worries that their relationship may be one-sided, and that she’ll end up getting hurt. Physical Description: Long sandy blonde hair, husky build, goatee, glasses; Lead; pays $210/12hrs. Melissa: female, 30-40, White / European Descent, sweet, bubbly and trusting to the point of being naïve. At 35, she comes across as a younger woman. She’s into video games and a self-described “nerd.” Physical Description: Long brown hair, short curvy build; supporting; pays $120/8hrs. Investigator: male, 30-40, White / European Descent, must deliver the hard news to a family that their dad/husband, Jonas, isn’t who they thought he was and is currently being investigated for murder. He must then interview witnesses to see if Jonas’ alibi’s hold up; supporting; pays $120/8 hrs. Note: This role will be
