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vol. 57, no. 25 | 06.23.16
NEWS
6 Netflix offers fresh opportunities for
actors and CDs
8 This weeks roundup of whos casting what

starring whom
10 6 great dance schools from coast to coast
ADVICE
13 NOTE FROM THE CD
Investing in diversity
13 #IGOTCAST
Arthur Gregory Pugh
14 SECRET AGENT MAN

Great expectations
15 #IGOTCAST
Kathy Sanders
FEATURES
4 BACKSTAGE 5 WITH...
Michael Ian Black
12 MEET THE MAKER

Kate Hamill, Sense and Sensibility
14 SPOTLIGHT ON...
Jessie Usher
15 INSIDE JOB
Rachel Berger, founder of the Artist Co-op
20 AN ALL-ACCESS PASS

The Tribeca Film Institute supports earlycareer filmmakers
21 NEW BLOOD
ESTs Youngblood program gives
playwrights under 30 an artistic home
22 CULTURE SHOCK
Multi-Ethnic Talent is injecting Hollywood
with some much-needed diversity
23 KEEPING DISNEY WEIRD

With Bizaardvark, Josh Lehrman and Kyle
Stegina bring a new tone to the Mouse
COVER STORY
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FLYING HIGH
BUT KEEPING A
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MATT DOYLE
Laird Mackintosh, Michael Minarik, and Lindsay Northen talk

about the perils and thrills of being a Broadway understudy
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Michael Ian Black

By Rebecca Strassberg
Tell us about your experience on

The Jim Gaffigan Show. Its been
fun. Its been very Its not lowpressure, but thats how it feels. It
feels like were just going and enjoying
ourselves every day. I dont feel the
same burden I do when Im producing
something or writing something. I love
just being an actor on set and being
responsible for hitting my marks,
saying my words, and making my
faces, and going home.
On TV Lands The Jim Gaffigan Show,

Michael Ian Black plays the snide
ex-boyfriend-turned-gay BFF of Jims wife
(Ashley Williams). And while its impossible
to imagine anyone doing the character
more justice, Black can easily recall a time
when he struggled to find the right roles.
Here, he discusses the shows second season,
how he found his place in the industry
by creating his own work, and more.
How did you get your SAG-AFTRA

card? I think it was the episode of
NYPD Blue I did in its first season.
I played a gay street hustler with David
Caruso. It was just one scene, but it
was, like, my first real TV job, and it
was incredible. It was incredible to feel
like, Oh, Im acting with a person Ive
seen on the television. And theres a
whole crew here and theres cameras
here and Im not totally terrible.
Although I havent seen it. I might be
totally terrible.
On whom do you have an acting
crush? My current is probably Mark
Rylance. I was so happy when he
won the Oscar for Bridge of Spies
because I thought, This is such a quiet
and brilliant performance. Its not
flashy at all. And he probably wont
get recognized for it because its so
very quiet. So I was thrilled to see
that other people saw what I did in the
performance. I get very excited about
those kinds of performances where
its all about the inner lifeprobably
because Im so incapable of it myself.

I just feel like a clown most of the time,
honking my clown nose and wobbling
around in my clown shoes, so I really
admire that very centered, very
present performance.
In the alternate universe in which
you arent an actor, what would
you be doing? Collecting cans on the
street. I have no other skills [besides
acting]. What else am I going to do? I
have no idea. Maybe Id be an Iago-type
character whispering dark thoughts into
the ears of politicians. I could do that.
What do you wish youd known
before you started acting? I wish
Id had the confidence to know that
it is possible to make a living in this
industry and the wherewithal to know
that to accomplish that, you need
to take as much of your career into
your own hands as possible. To me, it
meant learning how to write, working
with a close circle of friends, being
independent, and letting the work
emerge from there, as opposed to
doing the grind of constantly hustling,
auditioning, and all that stuff (that
you still have to do and that I would
encourage everyone to continue
doing). But to know that at the end
of the day when I was giving one of
my mediocre auditions, I still had
the ability to come back and work
with people who I respected and who
respected me It gave me the tools to
survive in an industry that I didnt know
if I had a place in.
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ts good to be Netflix these daysand that extends
to actors and casting directors alike.
On June 13 at the Paramount Theatre in
Hollywood, buzzy, critically acclaimed Netflix
series Master of None, Orange Is the New Black,
Narcos, Love, and House of Cards were represented
in a panel of casting directors and actors discussing how
the Netflix environment has helped them all succeed.
For Neve Campbell, working on a Netflix series like
House of Cards is different for a multitude of reasons. I
think the expectation is different, the way people bingewatch is very different, she said. They just have so
much freedom with their writing. Its more risky, which
is great, so the great writers are there.
With creative freedom also comes exploring sensitive
subject matter and, yes, nudity for actors. Casting director
Jennifer Euston said shes upfront about everything when
seeking actors for the roles on the envelope-pushing

OITNB. We dont want anybody to be uncomfortable
and we want everybody to have fun and enjoy it, she told
us. Some people are really cool about it, some people
dont feel like doing it, and thats their prerogative and we
understand that and respect it.
Netflix also got
high marks from its
Bring something
casting directors due
of yourself to the
to its openness to
part because were
unfamiliar names and
looking for that.
faces. Carla Hool, who
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Colombian actor Juan
Pablo Raba as an example. Ive tried to cast him many,
many times but nobody has ever been open to casting
him because he was not known. Netflix was totally open
and now hes working like crazy, she said. In the past
year, Raba has juggled jobs on Narcos, ABCs Marvels
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., and Historys upcoming Six.
But actors also need to stand out when they get that
audition, and Master of None casting director Allison
Jones advised not shaking off that which sets you apart
no matter what the breakdown might say. A different
look is important. A real look is important. What you
really bring to the part is important, she said during the
panel. Bring something of yourself to the part because
were looking for that.
With a big hit like House of Cards comes high-class
problems like big names eager to be on your shownot that
casting directors Laray Mayfield and Julie Schubert are
complaining. Weve run a list for five years of people saying, If theres ever anything, my client loves the show,
Schubert said. We love to find great places for them!
The actors definitely benefit from a big hit, too,
said Natasha Lyonne, who cited fellow OITNB cast
members like Tony nominee Danielle Brooks, currently
on Broadway in The Color Purple. Its a huge game
changer to be a part of something that feels culturally
relevant and also critically relevant, Lyonne said. I feel
like its very rare when that happens.
Landing a Netflix job is one thing, but the creatively
supportive environment has given something to Master
of None cast member Nol Wells that shell take to
future auditions and jobs. I am definitely more confident and I trust myself a lot more, she said. I guess
people do give you the benefit of the doubt and I got
some higher-profile auditions, but if I didnt have any
confidence, it wouldnt matter.
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the planet he calls home from
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What if God was one of us? How

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The drama has already lined up
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essica Chastain is getting
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Walks Ahead. The Juilliard alum
has been lining her schedule with
award-qualifying films for years,
and this project looks to stay
firmly on that track. The historical
drama, based on a true story, will
follow Caroline Weldon, a 19thcentury activist who relocated to
the Standing Rock Reservation to
preserve the land for Sioux chieftain Sitting Bull and his people.
The film has only announced the
casting of Chastain, but further
announcements will be made as
Barden/Schnee fills the remaining
roles. Filming will start in the fall
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Its a bird, its a plane, its a
prequel! Superman is getting his
backstory put to page in Syfys
new pilot order Krypton.
The project, which has been
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The pilot will tell the story of
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[Meet the Maker]
Kate Hamill,
Sense and Sensibility
BY JACK SMART
KATE HAMILL, LIKE MANY

actors who happen to be women,
was fed up with the lack of female
roles onstage.
I had been an actor for many
years, she remembers, and was
frustrated because oftentimes
when youre a woman, youre competing with 400 other actresses to
play someones wife... girlfriend...
prostitute.
Her decision to do something
about it led to a Lucille Lortel and
Drama League Awardnominated
adaptation of Jane Austens Sense
and Sensibility. The production
(which premiered in 2014, was
remounted this spring at the Gym at
Judson, and returned to the venue
for an extended run June 17Oct. 2)
exemplifies the qualities that put
Off-Broadway theater company
Bedlam on the map: imaginative
staging, a spare but resourceful

approach to design, and wholehearted theatricality.
Plenty of classic works receive
adaptations for the stage, but too
few feature the kind of strong,
complicated heroines that populate
Austens novels. Most adapters,
Hamill explains, are not young
women. Thanks in part to a $100
bet from Andrus Nichols, cofounder and producing director of
Bedlam, Hamill began writing an
adaptation that would fit the companys aesthetic. I didnt want to
lose that hundred bucks, she says
with a laugh.
Now Nichols and Hamill play
Elinor and Marianne Dashwood,
respectively, bringing two of literatures most fascinating and
flawed women to life onstage.
With direction from Eric Tucker
and choreography from Alexandra

Beller, Bedlams Sense and Sensibility gives Austen the spirit of a
modern rom-com while maintaining a gutsy commitment to posh
accents and period costumes. A
joyous opening dance number, for
example, transitions seamlessly
from a Pharrell Williams jam to a
19th-century jig.
Actors generally
tend to make great
playwrights because if
youre interested enough
in acting, you have an
ear for dialogue.
I really love theater that embraces
theater, says Hamill. I feel very
strongly that when youre doing an
adaptation you should have a point
of viewbecause otherwise, why
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Jason OConnell, Kate Hamill, and John Russell in Sense and Sensibility
do it? Jane Austen wrote a brilliant,

brilliant novel; what do I have to say
thats new? Or what does the novel
mean to me? Adapting anything, she
says, is about answering those questions entirely within a new medium.
If someones coming to the theater,
you should have a reason why this
should be a play. Not, I love that
novel, lets have actors speak it.
Her experience as a performer,
she says, helped fuel this venture
into playwriting. Actors generally
tend to make great playwrights
because if youre interested enough
in acting, you have an ear for dialogue. You have a brain for how
different characters react to different situations. More performers
should write for the stage, Hamill
adds, as it teaches them about
every aspect of the theater-making
process and engenders empathy
for other playwrights. You can look
at stories from all sides. I definitely
think its made me a better actor to
be a writer.
Plus, its simply empowering.
Having a project of her own, Hamill
says, provided a sense of autonomy.
Even if I was just auditioning and
looking for my next gig, I had something of my own. Particularly for
actors, its important to have something of your own. So much is based
on chance as an actor, and having
your own project can be really helpful to feeling centered.
The most crucial thing for actorwriters to remember, however, is
to create the piece you want to see
at the theater. Dont worry about
conventional wisdom, says Hamill.
Dont try to write Annie Baker or
David Mamet. Try to write what you
would like to see onstage.
That goes for inventing the roles
youd like to play as well, she adds,
the kind of roles you would like to
give people and yourselfnot what
you think is popular or even what
you think is produceable. Write the
play where, if you were to see it, you
would go, Oh my God! I want to be
in that play.
ASHLEY GARRET T
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Investing
in Diversity
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ASHLEY GARRET T
BY MARCI LIROFF
A COUPLE OF WEEKS AGO I HAD

the pleasure of speaking at the first
of a series of free classes given by
the Casting Society of America to
diverse communities of actors and
filmmakers within Los Angeles. The
plan is to continue this series every
other month.
Organized by the newly formed
CSA Committee on Diversity (which
is led by CSA Vice President Russell Boast, Leah Daniels Butler, and
Michael Sanford) and sponsored in
part by SAG-AFTRA and facilitated by
Ann Thomas of Transgender Talent,
LLC, the two-day seminar and interactive work session was attended
by over 70 transgender performers
and filmmakers and included casting directors Geralyn Flood, Jeremy
Gordon, Jami Rudofsky, and Amanda
Lenker Doyle.
Casting directors have been on
the forefront of casting diverse
actors for decades. Traditionally,
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we think outside the box. We are

the first to suggest casting diverse
actors to show our creative team
how to flesh out the project with
real people who reflect our society.
I gave a lecture that covered the
skills it takes to be a casting director, how to get into the business,
and what were looking for when
were casting, along with tools that
help actors navigate the business.
As usual, I talked a lot about the one
thing you can control in this crazy
business: your perspective. Getting
rid of the negativity and helplessness
one may feel and replacing it with
confidence and determination will
get you through most any situation.
One woman who was a filmmaker and just starting out as an
actor bemoaned the fact that there
were so few opportunities for older
Latinas. Our group of casting director teachers responded, Youre a
director. Do you have a camera? You
can write? Create your own project

and feature yourself. You have all
the tools. Dont wait for someone to
ask you to the party.
I interviewed Candis Cayne, the
first transgender actor to be cast
on a prime-time television series.
Youve done an interview for the
It Gets Better campaign. Can
you advise our readers how it gets
better when theyre in the middle
of difficult times? Her response
inspired the audience. What you
have to realize is that no matter
how tough things are now, it will get
better. It might take one month, five
months, or more. But no matter
how dark youre feeling, you will find
a place where you are accepted and
will be able to shine and stay strong.
It is so important to find a tribe.
Surround yourself with people who
understand and love you. With that
kind of support, you really can get
through anything.
We are the first to

suggest casting
diverse actors to
flesh out the project
with real people.
I asked her, What do you do
when youre offered a role and you
dont feel that it accurately depicts
a trans person? Cayne responded,
I do one of two things. I discuss it
with the writer or director and see
if they will change it so it properly
depicts the trans experience, or I
walk away. I really feel like I can be
true to the trans experience as an
actor by only doing parts that are
truthful on my end. But I also dont
want to change how characters
react toward trans people. Thats
not my job. My job as an actor is to
create a meaningful character that
is honest and true.
#IGOTCAST.
Arthur Gregory Pugh
By Benjamin Lindsay
ARTHUR
GREGORY
PUGH has
been cast in
over a dozen
projects in
theater, film,
web series,
and voiceover
over his three
years subscribing to Backstage. He
recalls his first casting, an indie film
titled Downshift that premiered
in 2014; the film tells the story of
two long-lost brothers reteaming to
race across America.
I played Delmar Irving, the
father of the female lead, [played
by] Geri-Nikole Love, Pugh says.
I owned a record label in New
Orleans. The producer insisted
I come in and read for the part,
even after I told him I was only a
voiceover artist and had zero acting
experience. He was impressed with
what he heard and saw and cast me
on the spot.
Goes to show that sometimes
behind-the-camera creatives see
something in you that you cantso
listen to them! Now, Pugh has been
a regular in front of the camera
in several film projects he found
through Backstage: Holy Fire,
The Idiots Guide to the Black Revolution, and Renegade Darlings.
I get at least half my work from
[it], he says of Backstages casting
notices. Ive been this successful
so far, why stop now?
GET ANSWERS!
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Twitter @marciliroff, or visit
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actor 101
Find representation at backstage.com/callsheet
So you just signed

with your first agent.
Congratulations! Thats
great news. Now lets
discuss what you can
expect and whats
expected of you.
[Secret Agent Man]
Great
Expectations
o you just signed

with your first agent.
Congratulations! Thats
great news. Now lets
discuss what you can expect and
whats expected of you.
When actors start working with
their first agent, they expect a
flurry of activity from Day 1, and
thats rarely the case. It takes time
to get a new client out there. We
have to figure out the right fit from
a casting perspective. That means
finding the correct type of part
for you in terms of age and type.
Speaking realistically, I wouldnt
expect a whole lot of auditions
during those first few weeks.
So what can you expect? Well,
you should start seeing activity after the first month. If you
dont, there could be a problem.
A friendly check-in might be in
order. Just keep it pleasant and
nonconfrontational. Where the

hell are my damn auditions, you
bloodsucking freak! is never the
right way to go.
When you finally start receiving
auditions, they should feel like
theyre right for you. If youre sent
out three consecutive times to play
a character 10 years older than
your true age, there could be a disconnect between reality and the
way your agent sees you. This isnt
a big problem; it happens all the
time. Like I said before, we have
to figure out the right fit for each
of our clients. So the key here is to
communicate your concerns.
On that same note, if you made
it clear during your first meeting that youre not interested in
doing nudity and those first few
auditions involve you dancing
on a stripper pole, this could be a
warning sign that your agent isnt
Other agents prefer to just

email out the details without calling the client first. I guess thats
fine. Just make sure you read the
email and attachments carefully.
And please dont forget to reply
with a confirmation. Thats really,
really important.
Now this brings up the F-word
no, not fennel. Im talking about
feedback. Actors often want some
after every audition. This is a major
pet peeve for guys like me. There
just arent enough hours in the
day for every agent in town to call
every single casting director for
feedback on every single audition.
So please trust that your reps know
when its appropriate to check in
with casting and when its not.
That takes us to your first
booking. When the offer comes
in, I will call with all of the deal
points. Make sure you write
them down. And please ask your
questions before giving me the
go-ahead to close. Once that deal
is closed, its almost impossible to
go back and change it.
Now lets go make some magic!
(And money!)
SPOTLIGHT ON
JESSIE USHER
By Benjamin Lindsay
Survivors
Remorse star
JESSIE USHER
fills Will Smiths
alien buttkicking
shoes as the late
Capt. Steven
Hillers son, Dylan
Hiller, in Roland
Emmerichs anticipated sci-fi sequel
Independence Day: Resurgence.
On playing Smiths son.
Dylan grew up following in his
[deceased] dads footsteps. Since
the first attack happened, the world
has created this new division in the
militaryits a worldwide thing called
the Earth Space Defense, and my
character is the captain. He runs an
elite squad of pilots called the Legacy
Squadron. I dont want to brag too
much, but theyre the guys you call
when things get real heavy. [Dylan
has] basically spent his entire life trying to live up to his fathers name.
On Survivors Remorse.
Survivors Remorse is a very tough
show to be a part of, and I mean that
in the best way possible. We get challenged in ways that I never thought I
[would be] as an actor. But, man, its
sharpened me up. When I got to the
Independence Day set, it was a walk
in the park. All of a sudden, Im only
doing one, maybe two scenes a day,
whereas I was doing five or six a day
with heavy dialogue. I feel like theres
nothing that I cant do.
On what he looks for in roles.
I like inspirational stuff. I like things
that are uplifting and made to make
you feel good. And I always look to
challenge myself.
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really hearing what youre saying.

Again, a friendly check-in might be
needed. And leave out the bloodsucking freak part.
Now, heres what you can expect
in terms of the nuts and bolts of
receiving auditions. I prefer to call
clients first, because that gives
me a chance to discuss the details
with them. But sometimes Im in
the weeds, so I allow my assistant
to make the call. Either way, were
both available to answer any questions you might have. Remember,
its in everyones best interest that
you have all the information necessary to perform well at an audition.
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Why is a space like this important

for actors? Its not just for actors.
Were all wearing multiple hats.
I did a survey at the very beginning of this endeavor, where I
went to a small business center
and met with an advisor, and we
researched coworking spaces and
rehearsal spaces. It helped me
gauge what the potential numbers
would look like, but I started it
based it off of what I would want.
Rachel Berger
[Inside Job]
Rachel Berger
BY MOLLY EICHEL
RACHEL BERGER WANTS ARTISTS TO THINK MORE LIKE STARTUPS.
Thats why shes creating the Artist Co-op, a collaborative workspace
where actors, writers, and directors can share resources in a costeffective space. Its first pop-up was held June 710 at the Centre for Social
Innovation in New York City. The next steps for the Artist Co-op are to
look to find a more permanent space in Manhattan. By bringing the
performing arts community together at the pop-up, we hope this will
raise awareness in the NYC real estate community of the big need for
artists space, Berger says.
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THE ARTIST CO-OP FOUNDER
What is the Artist Co-op? Its a

shared workspace for performing artists. Were taking the
WeWork model and applying it to
the performing arts community.
Its a space for shared resources.
What I want the Artist Co-op to
do is not just be office space but
performance space, including a
convertible lounge, rehearsal space,
and kitchen. Its very necessary

for it to be in midtown Manhattan,
because it needs to be convenient
to all the boroughs. I imagine that
the Artist Co-op will have business
amenities, like a copy machine, or
just act as a place to plan out your
scripts and highlight your lines
before going to an audition. This is
the dream scenario.
Why coworking? The arts are such

a collaborative form, especially
in performance. Youre working together to create. Theres
something about the organic
connection that gives you credibilityIm more likely to recommend
you because Ive seen you. Were
just trying to tell our stories; we
dont want to build competition
but have a conversation about our
work, and theres not a place right
now to do that.
Is affordability important? I think
of this as a tripod: Community on
one leg, real estate on the other
leg, and budget on the other. A lot
of artists cant pay for a rehearsal
space. I imagine the space would
be a subsidized model that would
help the artists budget.
What else could actors learn from
the startup community? In the
business community, theyre willing to give advice. I get free advice
all the time. The artist community
could be a little bit more giving. We
could also go into our toolboxes
and create our own work instead
of asking for a part. To think of
ourselves as a working actor or a
working artist, we can emulate
that startup. Think of yourself as
an entrepreneur. Instead of waiting
for someone to give me a title, I can
create my own.
By providing access to the resources,

people can become resources for one another.
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#IGOTCAST.
Kathy Sanders
By Benjamin Lindsay
Keep an eye out for KATHY SANDERS. The actor can next be seen in
the new feature film from director
Rico Jackson, Free Ride, as Ms.
Cook, teacher to protagonist Trey
Sellers in an inner-city school.
The story carries my favorite
themes of overcoming obstacles
[and] the importance of education,
Sanders says of the project, which
follows Trey, a basketball star who
gets out of his neighborhood by
hitting the books in addition to the
court. It is my desire to connect
with an audience in a way that makes
them feel understood and not alone
in their suffering and then, ultimately, offer hope, encouragement,
and inspiration.
Reflecting on her young acting
career thus far, Sanders acknowledges her small successes and
brutal failures, but maintains that
all of these experiences have helped
me learn and grow.... At the end of
the day, its all about listening, having fun, and forging a strong human
connection through storiessometimes through healing laughter and
sometimes through healing tears.
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FLYING
HIGH
Laird Mackintosh, Michael
Minarik, and Lindsay
Northen talk about the perils
and thrills of being a
Broadway understudy
BUT
KEEPING
A LOW
PROFILE
By Mark Blankenship | Photographed by Matt Doyle
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ou might think there was nothing left in The

Sometimes, frankly, they dont. You really want to do your very
Phantom of the Opera that could get Laird
best version, but its just the nature of the gig that you probably
Mackintoshs blood racing. After all, he spent five
cant do that every time you go on, says Northen, who has been
years with a Canadian production in the 90s, and
with Wicked for nine years. Glinda also has a standby, meaning an
since 2013 hes been in the Broadway cast, where he
actor who doesnt perform in the ensemble and is therefore the first
plays theater owner Monsieur Andr.
line of defense when the principal is out. As a second cover, Northen
However, Mackintosh also understudies the Phantom himself,
has even fewer chances to, say, internalize Glindas backstory.
so on any given dayand with as little as a few minutes noticehe
Sometimes I wont play her for a year, she says. So my biggest
might slip on the mask and play one of musical theaters most iconic
concern isnt perfection, its being in the right spot and not crushing
roles. When that happens, theres no way to stay calm.
someone with a set piece.
Theres always a kind of first show feeling, no matter how
Besides, if Northens performance is too idiosyncratic, it could
many times you go on, he says. Because you go on, then you go
mean disaster for the rest of the company. You need to do someoff for two months, and then suddenly youre on again. I still get
thing similar to what the person whos playing the role is doing, just
that adrenaline rush when the phone rings and they say, Its you
for the sake of the other people in the scene with you, she says.
tonight.
You cant go completely rogue, or Elphaba will be like, What is
Crucially, he knows how to manage the sudden rush. Its just one
happening? Or youll step on her foot, or shell get run over by a gear
of the many skills an understudy must develop to survive. And if
wall. And yeah, I can bring a little bit of myself to Glinda, but part of
that wording sounds harsh, its meant to: The job is much more difthe gig is staying within certain limits.
ficult than it might seem. Over a recent lunch at a Soho restaurant,
In a musical, an understudy also has to stay within certain
three current Broadway undervocal ranges, since a part
studies bonded over what it takes
cant be reorchestrated for
to make an occasional star turn.
someone who is only going
I have a divided sense of
on for one night. Before he
consciousness, says Lindsay
was in Matilda, Minarik
Northen, who is in the ensemble
was a swing for the six-year
of Wicked and understudies
Broadway run of Rock of
Glinda. Im watching the show
Ages, meaning he understudwhile Im in it. Im doing my
ied multiple roles in the show,
ensemble track, but Im watching
including lead and ensemble
Glinda every single day. We only
parts. Since the Rock of Ages
run the show with understudies
score is comprised of hairLINDSAY NORTHEN
every two months, maybe, so its
metal hits from the 80s, he
my responsibility the rest of the
had to be ready to wail like a
time to stay prepared. Im constantly rehearsing in my head.
variety of different rockers at any given moment.
The lack of steady rehearsal is always a major concern. You have
I covered four leads, and each lead had a different vocal part, he
to be the one who decides its time for you to watch the show or run
recalls. You had rock tenor, regular tenor, baritone, and lower baria number, Northen says. Mackintosh adds, Thats totally right,
tone. So youre warming up your voice in a different way for each
because half the things youre trying to do when you go on are techcharacter. For me, that was the hardest thing Ive ever done. Every
nical. You cant really focus on a pure performance because youre
day you had to be sure where your voice placement was, in case you
trying to remember how you unfasten the cape and keep your hat
got the call for that night.
on. Every show theres something where I go, OK, I wont do that
At that, Mackintosh says, In the track you play regularly in the
again. Its stuff the principals figure out in their first two weeks.
show, you get it into your voice. And the part that you understudy,
Thats a great point, says Michael Minarik, who plays a small
youre kind of always behind the eight ball. Because obviously the
role in Matilda the Musical and understudies both Matildas father
person who plays it gets to have that muscle memory.
and Miss Trunchbull, her sadistic headmistress. The accoutreAnd if your muscles dont feel strong when youre asked to step
ments are sometimes more difficult than the actual performance.
in, too bad. Perhaps more than anyone, the understudy is required
When do you hold up the remote control? Where do you get this ribto make the show go on. Im often sick when I play Glinda because
bon from? Which sometimes is great because it lets you go, Oh, Im
usually everyone is sick when I get called, Northen says. So I say,
not nervous right now, because Im figuring out where the remote
Well, I can do this one time! Ill just take a lot of Advil and Afrin and
control is. Thats instead of thinking, Shit! Whats my character?
blow it out!
Whats my arc?
For all those restrictions, though, the gig has singular perks. The
Speaking of arcs: While theyre trying to remember their lines
regular people in the tracks have to pace themselves, but you can
and their blocking, understudies also need to deliver emotions and
go on and just give the performance of your life, Mackintosh says.
intentions. So how do they capture the essence of a character they
Thats one thing thats kind of wonderful about being an underrarely perform?
study. You know youre doing it once, so you just go for it.
ITS MY RESPONSIBILITY
TO STAY PREPARED.
IM CONSTANTLY
REHEARSING IN MY HEAD.
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Nodding vigorously, Minarik adds, Doing this 100 percent every

single night is almost impossible, but if you do it once, you can just
rip it, kill it, and then take yourself out for Shake Shack afterward
and say, Look what I just got to do. And then you pray to God they
dont call you to do it the next day.
That jolt of energy may even help his performance: My favorite
thing as an understudy is to go on without notice. If Im thinking
about it ahead of time, I start to get shaky. If they call you a minute
before half-hour and say, Youre on! then its just like, Awesome!
You go on and the adrenaline gets you through.
And the benefits arent limited to quick bursts. Since they all have
regular roles beyond their understudy commitments, these actors
get to perform on Broadway eight times a week, and for juggernauts
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like Phantom or Wicked, that can mean perpetual employment.

Its a sweet, sweet gig, and better ones have not come along, says
Northen, who has used her downtime from the show to shoot several national commercials and a guest spot on the USA drama Mr.
Robot. Over time, Ive gotten married and had a baby, and those
things are much, much easier because of this long-running show. Its
been a luxury to have this steady job.
Northen is a reminder that success doesnt always mean having
your name above the title. Nobody goes to drama school to be an
understudy, but Im living this amazing life because of what has
happened, she says. Its been a real career that has happened for
me, and its such a huge part of the theater community. There are
just so many of us who are making it work this way.
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David Oyelowo and Dianne Wiest in Five Nights in Maine
An All-Access Pass
The Tribeca Film Institute supports early-career filmmakers
awareness have expanded. With a focus on

singular, character-driven stories in both the
documentary and fictional space, TAAmuch
like IFP, Film Independent, and other similar
companieshopes to cultivate artists early on
in their careers.
Tailor your pitch to

[what you want out of a
meeting] and be realistic about
who youre talking to.
MARIS CURRAN, FILMMAKER,
FIVE NIGHTS IN MAINE
First-time feature writer Maris Curran benefitted from TAA in 2015 for her film Five Nights
in Maine, starring Emmy and Golden Globe
nominee David Oyelowo (who also jumped on
as a producer after reading the script), two-time
Oscar winner Dianne Wiest, and Oscar nominee
Rosie Perez. The intimate Five Nights deals
with grief and coping with it, and centers on a
man (Oyelowo) who must deal with his prickly
mother-in-law (Wiest) in the aftermath of his
wifes death.
Curran teamed up with TAA late in the postproduction process in hopes of gaining insight
and contacts to secure distribution. She participated in the TFI speed dating Networking
Night at the Tribeca Film Festival, where she
and her producer were able to meet new industry people as well as strengthen relationships
with already established contacts.
To get the most out of any meeting with a
potential collaborator, Curran advises filmmakers to know their goals going in. What tangibly
would you like to achieve here? she asks. Do
you want a follow-up meeting? Do you want
grants or investors? Tailor your pitch to that
and be realistic about who youre talking to.
Preparing a visual aid, such as a lookbook
on an iPad, to make the vision more tangible
was also useful for Curran, whose film will be
distributed in theaters in August of this year.
You want to be engaging as many senses as
you can, she says.
And the support doesnt cease after TAAs
one-year program has wrapped; alumni are eligible to apply for alumni grants, too, which can
total up to $10,000.
This years program selections include First
Match, a film about a young girl who sees
wrestling boys as the way to get back to her
estranged father; Love Comes Later, about a
South Asian immigrant woman and the shady
characters she meets while working at a motel;
and a slew of documentaries covering topics from gang violence in New Jersey to four
women on an intercontinental sailing trip.
While submissions for the 2016 program have
closed, keep your finger on the pulse for the
next round of opportunities coming out of this
valuable institute!
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J O DY C H R I S T O P H E R S O N
THE FIRST ORDER OF BUSINESS FOR ALL

first-time filmmakers is finding a team to support them. Whether its the friends they call
for favors, the investors they convince to back
their films, or the distributors who pick up their
projects, building a support system is essential
to success. Since 2004, Tribeca All Access has
been helping storytellers do just that in the
form of grants, a well-developed contact list,
spaces for screenings, and other offerings.
As part of the Tribeca Film Institute, TAA
walks its mentees through the art of filmmaking; depending on where they are in their
process, guidance can focus on pitch delivery
coaching, helping to hire an editor for postproduction, or setting up meetings with industry
professionalsfrom distributors and producers
to international broadcasters and studios.
For access to these resources, perfecting the
grant application process is paramount. The
TAA application requires both a project synopsis and an artistic statement, which should be
light on plot description while still including
defining details, advises Director of Scripted
Programming Molly OKeefe.
What we really focus on is a special ask for
the grant. Im looking for a grant for $10,000
to bring on a location scout, a casting director,
a production assistant, a producer, or for postproduction, she says.
OKeefe adds that the program gets about
300 submissions a year, and the number
has steadily increased as resources and
S O F I A N E L FA N I
By Briana Rodriguez
New Blood
ESTs Youngblood program gives playwrights under 30 an artistic home
J O DY C H R I S T O P H E R S O N
S O F I A N E L FA N I
By Jack Smart
BEFORE LEAH NANAKO WINKLER JOINED

Youngblood, she was, as she puts it, choosing
between eating and making playsand
choosing making plays. Ensemble Studio
Theatres collective of playwrights under the
age of 30, however, allowed her to have her
career and eat, too.
As soon as I got into Youngblood there was
an outpouring of resources I wouldnt have had
otherwise, remembers Winkler, who joined
the New York Citybased group in 2012. My
work began to change in an extremely positive
way because I didnt have to focus on producing, on Which rehearsal space am I going to
use? I really found a home base.... Weve all
made this crazy decision to be a playwright.
Everyones there to work.
The fact that the program retains participants until age 30 is the key to its success, says
William Carden, ESTs artistic director. What
that means to a writer in his or her early, mid-,
or late 20s is that he or she has support in a
critical period of development. Theyre often
trying to find their voice and decide, Is this
really what I want to do with my life, a life in
the arts?
Youngbloods success is reflected in the
achievements of its alumni: Annie Baker
went on to win a Pulitzer Prize, Amy Herzog
developed her chops there before writing the
Obie-winning 4000 Miles, and Lucy Alibars
one-act Juicy and Delicious was adapted
into the award-winning film Beasts of the
Southern Wild. Robert Askins took Hand to
God, his play about a demonic hand puppet,
from developmental readings at EST all the way
to Broadway and a Tony nomination.
Part of what happened with Rob [with]
Hand to God was he wrote the parts for the
actors here, explains Carden. Askins was
able to hone his work by writing roles for
Geneva Carr and Steven Boyer, two of the
studios ensemble members. More important,
thanks to the theaters commitment to getting
Youngblood plays on their feet, he was able
to hone his voice. The playwrights start to
see their play in terms of whats happening
[onstage], Carden says. Were trying to look
for opportunities for them to get their work
in front of an audience as much as possible,
because thats really what makes a playwright.
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Satomi Blair and Sasha Diamond in Kentucky
The playwrights in the Youngblood program are writing

the plays they want to see, the plays they believe in.
WILLIAM CARDEN, ENSEMBLE STUDIO THEATRE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
The program offers its writers countless

opportunities to do sowhile hearing their
words read by professional actors. Each EST
season kicks off with Unfiltered productions
that provide Youngblood members weeks of
rehearsal; the Brunch is a monthly, themed
short play series served with mimosas and a
buffet; Asking for Trouble has writers pulling actors and play titles from a hat; and
Bloodworks is an end-of-season reading of
full-length pieces. In 2015, Askins also began
offering exit commissions to graduating
playwrights.
Youre given the opportunity to fail,
safely, says Winkler. Thats how you grow.
You get to discover what works in your writing and doesnt because its literally in front
of an audience. Her newest play, Kentucky,
presented by EST, the Radio Drama Network,
and Page 73 Productions, opened this spring
to rave reviews.
I was told it would never get produced,

Winkler says of her play, which features a
whopping 17 characters. After bringing in
some semipersonal notes to her Youngblood
colleagues, they encouraged her to go
for a full-length stage adaptation. [EST]
never says, No, you need to pare this cast
down in order for this to get produced. They
care purely about the artistry, which is a
complete blessing.
How does an aspiring playwright get into
such an artistic haven? Cardens advice:
Dont write what you think will bring success. Where writers get confused and
lose their sense of self is when they try to
please, he says. The playwrights in the
Youngblood program are writing the plays
they want to see, the plays they believe
in. Theyre not worrying about what other
people think. And theyre writing a play to
say something.
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Culture Shock
Multi-Ethnic Talent is injecting Hollywood with some much-needed diversity
By Briana Rodriguez
Los Angelesfor ethnic actors because of its

constant demand for interesting characters
to populate sets. Shows are not [shot on a]
backlot, and since New York is a character, you
have to fill it with the characters who live here:
New Yorkers!
A new crop of opportunities has given the
managers all the more reason to make the noise
needed to equalize dismal diversity figures by
championing the networks and CDs who compile diverse lineups and denouncing the ones
who dont.
As actors and those in the business, we
need to know about our business if we want
to change it from within, Alvarez wrote on
the MET Groups Facebook page. Twenty

years later it pains me that I have to submit
Asian actors when they are looking for a
hostess at a sushi restaurant. Or that the
maid has to be Latina and the street taco guy
Mexican. Trust me, it is getting harder and
harder for me to click on those submissions,
because I know that once that diverse role
is filled with someone from Mexico, it will
be harder to get another actor from Mexico
on the same show. Or even just another
diverse actor. Period.
If Aziz Ansaris Master of None taught us
anything, its that two Indian guys on a TV
show still doesnt make it an Indian show.
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DISNEY CHANNEL /ERIC MCCANDLESS
[Headshots are] the calling card of an actor!

If I find people arent getting auditions, its usually [because of]
the pictures. ANNETTE ALVAREZ, MET GROUP MANAGER
J H E R S H P H O T O/ S H U T T E R S T O C K . C O M
STUDIES ARE SHINING A LIGHT ON WHAT

much of Hollywood already knows: Of all the
speaking and named roles in 2014s films and
the television shows in the 201415 season, 71.7
percent went to white actors. And according to
a report from UCLAs Bunche Center, in 201213,
Caucasian performers outnumbered minority
actors 6-to-1 on broadcast TV, and almost 2-to-1
on cable and digital. Annette E. Alvarez and
Joan C. Silverman of Multi-Ethnic Talent are
looking to change these numbers.
The managers, who began working in
the 1990s after an Indian actor who lived in
Silvermans building was seeking a team, have
connected with many actors of color since
the days when Dick Wolfe and Law & Order:
Special Victims Unit were the most frequent
employers of their diverse roster. Nearly two
decades later, the two friends have continued
to mold MET into a competitive company that
can contend with the era of Orange Is the New
Black, Fresh Off the Boat, and Black-ish.
Backstage spoke to the two just after NBCs
Diversity Initiative wrapped in June; theyd
reviewed about 80 of their clients who put
themselves on tape to submit.
I was getting up at 4 a.m. every day to look
at the tapes and I would send them back if they
sucked, Alvarez says bluntly. I ended up taping three people. They did it with me in my
house, being directed, and theyre hysterical!
While theyre hands-on with their approach
to an actors careerregarding headshots,
Alvarez says, Its the calling card of an actor! If
I find [talented] people arent getting auditions,
its usually [because of] the picturesthey
make very clear they are not agents. METs job
isnt solely to book an audition with a big-time
casting director, they say, but to provide the
professional materials and guidance that make
for a more attractive candidate.
Their roster boasts Persian, African, Latino,
South-Asian, Brazilian, and triracial actors, and
more. Their client list does include Caucasians,
but theyre often native Europeans.
MET is based in New York City, which
Silverman says is the place to berather than
Josh Lehrman and Kyle Stegina
Keeping Disney Weird

With Bizaardvark, Josh Lehrman and Kyle Stegina bring a new tone to the Mouse
DISNEY CHANNEL /ERIC MCCANDLESS
J H E R S H P H O T O/ S H U T T E R S T O C K . C O M
By Mark Peikert
EMBRACE YOUR WEIRDNESS MAY NOT BE

the first thing you think of when you think of
a childrens show lesson, but thats somewhat
the point for the creators of Bizaardvark,
premiering June 24 on the Disney Channel.
What Kyle and I love about the show is
that the two lead girls feel very different for
the Disney Channel, says co-creator Josh
Lehrman. The emphasis is on embracing
your weirdness, and thats what Im most
excited about.
We passed the Bechdel Test! Lehrmans
co-creator, Kyle Stegina, chimes in, his
timing impeccable.
The two met while interning at Gersh Talent
AgencyLehrman in the literary department
and Stegina in the comedy departmentand
worked side by side but never together as
members of writing groups over the years.
Eventually, they teamed up on a pilot that went
nowhere, but did result in the beginning of a
beautiful writing relationship. As Stegina puts
it, You need an emotional support partner.
That alone is worth half your paycheck.
Its very important to trade off in a writing

team which one is going to be the calm one that
day and which one is going to react, Lehrman
adds. Some days we come in after some rough
notes and have to check the ledger: Whose day
is it? Ugh, OK, Ill be calm today.
That emotional tradeoff worked its way into
the duos characters, as well. Bizaardvark
is the story of best friends Paige and Frankie,
whose viral music videos land them studio
space in a YouTube-like environment filled
with like-minded creatives. And though both
Lehrman and Stegina cheerfully admit that
they dont know how 13-year-old girls think,
they do understand the intricacies of a creative
partnership, and approached Paige and
Frankies story from that perspective.
They were also blessed with what they call
the best cast on televisionanother process in
which they were deeply involved.
This was a really great opportunity, because
we were allowed to be in every meeting.
We had a lot of say and they respected our
thoughts, Stegina says. Disney, from what I
understand, is one of the big players as far as

giving younger writers a shot and following
their vision. We went from 0 to 60 on this.
Both praise series casting director Sheryl
Levine, who, very early on, brought in eventual
lead Olivia Rodrigo. The cool thing was Olivia
was great and Madison Hu was great, but the
first time they read together it was a whole
different level, Lehrman recalls. That first
read together also happened to be during the
studio executives session, when Lehrman
says the general reaction to their immediate
chemistry was, Oh! We have a show!
And all because the teams manager
submitted a script not in any way applicable
to the Disney tone, as Stegina jokes, one that
landed the two writers in the inaugural Disney
Channel Storytellers program. We were the
wild card in the Disney program, Stegina says.
Adds Lehrman, The VP of Disney looked at
Kyle and I and said, Im afraid of you guys.
But with Bizaardvark the result of that
program, there was obviously nothing to fear
from these two.
Its very important to trade off in a writing team which one is going to be the
calm one that day and which one is going to react. JOSH LEHRMAN
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Winners will be announced in the 9/1/16 Issue of Backstage and online.
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Alabama Shakespeare
Apprentice Company
Casting nonunion actors for a ninemonth intensive immersion in the

world of regional theater at the
Alabama Shakespeare Apprentice
Company. Company states: A unique
combination of performance, training,
observation and networking. A fulltime commitment additional parttime employment will not be possible.
Casting members of Charlottes Web,
A Christmas Carol, The Two
Gentlemen of Verona and The
Tempest (note: casting will be
dependent on audition and roles are
not guaranteed). A nationally
acclaimed theatre and the sixth largest
Shakespeare festival in the world, ASF
sits in a breathtaking 250 acre park
with gracious vistas in Montgomery,
AL. Exceptional, well-designed playing
spaces, scenic, costume, wig and prop
shops as well as a small outdoor
amph.
Company: Alabama Shakespeare
Festival. Staff: Paul Fouquet, casting
dir.; Karie Koppel, casting assoc.
Runs Aug. 16, 2016-May 14, 2017 in
Alabama.
SeekingEight Nonunion Actors:
males & females, 18+, all ethnicities.
Seeking submissions from NY.
Apply on Backstage.com.
For consideration, send pictures and
resumes to Elissa Myers Casting, Attn:
Donna, 250 W. 54th St., 10th fl., New
York, NY 10019.
Fully furnished apartments within
walking distance of the theatre, round
trip air, as well as $150 weekly stipend
provided. AEA membership points as
well as a guarantee of an AEA card on
satisfactory completion of internship.
Among the Dead
Casting Among the Dead by Hansol

Jung.
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CASTING
SUBMIT YOUR CALLS FOR CAST AND CREW: Visit backstage.com/findtalent and click on Post a Notice.
Include all relevant project requirements, including any pay, fees, dues, costs, required ticket sales or nudity.
Company: Ma-Yi Theater Company.
Staff: Ralph B. Pea, dir.
Rehearsals begin Oct. 3; runs Nov. 5-26
in NY.
SeekingLuke Woods: male, 18-29, all
ethnicities. Number Four: female, 18+,
all ethnicities. Ana Woods: female, 18+,
all ethnicities. Jesus: 18+, all
ethnicities.
Equity Principal Auditions will be held
June 29 from 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
(lunch, 1-2 p.m.) at Actors Equity
Association NYC Audition Center, 165
West 46th St., 16th fl., NYC, 10036. EPA
Rules are in effect. A monitor will be
provided.
Actors will read from sides, provided
at the auditions. Bring picture and
resume. For more info, visit www.mayitheatre.org.
Equity LOA-NYC Contract/salary
pending.
Capital Repertory Theatre
Casting Equity actors and actor/

singers the Capital Repertory Theatre
2016-2017 Season. Season includes
Outside Mullingar (John Patrick
Shanley, writer; Maggie MancinelliCahill, dir. Rehearsals begin Aug. 30;
runs through Oct. 16), Camelot
(Alan Jay Lerner, book-lyrics;
Frederick Loewe, music; Maggie
Mancinelli-Cahill, dir.; Josh Smith,
music dir.; Freddy Ramirez, choreo.
Rehearsals begin Nov. 1; runs through
Dec. 24) and Assisted Loving (World
Premiere. Bob Morris, writer; Gordon
Greenberg, dir. Rehearsals begin Jan.
3, 2017; runs through Feb. 19, 2017).
Company: Capital Repertory Theatre.
Staff: Maggie Mancinelli-Cahill, prod.
artistic dir.; Philip Morris, chierf exec.
officer; Stephanie Klapper, CSA, NY
casting dir.
Season runs in Albany, NY.
SeekingEquity Actors/Singers: males
& females, 18+, all ethnicities.
July 29 from 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. (lunch,
1-2 p.m.) at Capital Repertory Theatre, 111
N. Pearl St., Albany, NY, 12207. EPA Rules
are in effect. A monitor will be provided.
Prepare either a brief dramatic or
comic contemporary monologue; or
prepare a brief Classic Broadway song
(one verse/chorus); or prepare 16 bars
of a Classic Broadway song and a one
minute monologue. Bring sheet music
in correct key; accompanist provided.
Bring picture and resume.
Pays $637/wk. Equity LORT Non-Rep
Agreement.
CASTING PICKS
OF THE WEEK
BY M I C H A E L C O U G H L I N
musicals
In Transit, Bway
Casting a new a cappella
ensemble piece with superior
musicians/comic actors who
read music and sight-sing
film
Transformers: The Last Knight
Mark Wahlberg and Anthony
Hopkins star in the last
installment of the Paramount
franchise shooting in Detroit
stage
Seminar
Chance Theater presents Theresa
Rebecks comedy in which hopeful
writers get the lesson of their life
musicals
Finding Nemo, The Musical
Help Dory remember where shes
going in this original production at
Walt Disney World in Orlando, FL
film
My Name is Lamar
Jeannine Fisher is casting a short in
L.A. about a 60-year-old mans first
day on the job in a fast-food joint
Capital Repertory Theatre, NYC

Casting Equity actors and actor/singers the Capital Repertory Theatre 20162017 Season. See previous notice for
season breakdown.
Company: Capital Repertory Theatre.
Staff: Maggie Mancinelli-Cahill, prod.
artistic dir.; Philip Morris, chierf exec.
officer; Stephanie Klapper, CSA, NY
casting dir.
Season runs in Albany, NY.

June 27 from 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
West 46th St., 16th Fl., NYC, 10036. EPA
provided.
Prepare either a brief dramatic or
comic contemporary monologue; or
prepare a brief Classic Broadway song
(one verse/chorus); or prepare 16 bars of
a Classic Broadway song and a one minute monologue. Bring sheet music in
correct key; accompanist provided.
Bring picture and resume.
Agreement.
Crackskull Row
Casting Crackskull Row by Honor

Molloy.
Company: The Cell Theatre Company.
Staff: Kira Simring, dir.; Mackenzie
Meeks, assoc. prod.; Brian Reager,
assoc. dir.
Rehearsals begin Aug. 1; runs Sept.
1-25 at The Workshop Theater in NY.
SeekingRasher/Basher: male, 18-51,
all ethnicities. Masher: female, 50+, all
ethnicities. Dolly/Wee Dolly: female,
18-34, all ethnicities. Young Rash/The
ESB Boy: male, 18+, all ethnicities.
July 7 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (lunch, 1-2
p.m.) at The Cell Theatre Company, 338
West 23rd St., NYC, 10011. EPA Rules are
in effect. A monitor will be provided.
Actors will read from sides, provided
at the audition. Bring a headshot and
resume stapled together. For more info,
visit www.thecelltheatre.org.
Pays $270/wk. Equity Transition
Contract.
Cyclops
Casting Cyclops for the New York

Euripides Summer Festival.
Company: American Thymele Theatre.
Staff: Alex Nichols, casting assoc.
Rehearses July 5-28; runs July 29-Aug.
5 in select stages in Manhattan. Note:
Will be filmed Aug. 8 and/or Aug. 10.
SeekingSatyrs: male, 18-30, all ethnicities, solo speaking parts; under 57
who move well. Polyphemus: male,
40-60, all ethnicities, big and tall,
comedic, commanding voice.
Odysseus: male, 30-45, Caucasian.
Companions of Odysseus: male, 18+,
Caucasian. Sheep: male, 18-35, all ethnicities, to portray sheep; under 57
Silenus: male, 35-65, all ethnicities,
Satyrs father, comedic character actor.
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Auditions will be held June 28 from 3-6

p.m. and June 30 from 3-6 p.m. at
Ripley-Grier Studios, 520 8th Ave., studio 16-M, NYC, 10018.
Must attend auditions for consideration. Prepare a comedic classical
monologue or read from available sides,
available during audition hours.
Travel stipend provided. Note:
Producer plans to file for a Equity
Showcase Code if union talent is cast.
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Heisenberg
Casting Equity actors for understudies

in Heisenberg.
Company: Manhattan Theatre Club.
Staff: Mark Brokaw, dir.; Simon
Stephens, writer; Nancy Piccione, casting; Nicole Van Denburg, casting asst.
20, 2016-Jan. 8, 2017 in NYC.
SeekingGeorgie Burns (Understudy):
40-49, all ethnicities. Alex Priest
(Understudy): male, 70-79, all
ethnicities.
June 28 from 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
West 46th St., 16th Fl., NYC, 10036. EPA
provided.
Actors will read from sides provided at
the audition. Bring picture and resume.
Nicole Van Denburg, casting asst., will
be present at EPA. For more info, visit
www.manhattantheatreclub.com.
Pays $1,385/wk. Equity LORT Non-Rep
Agreement.
Orphans & Outsiders
Casting Orphans & Outsiders, a play.

Synopsis: Set in post-apocalyptic
America, seven siblings, raised in isolation as part of a social experiment,
must navigate surviving in the wake of
global systemic collapse. When the
orphans collide with the outsiders, will
they stand together or will the elitist
majority tear them apart? Note: Seeking
actors eager to engage in a highly physical, ensemble-based play. The Orphans
are seven diverse orphans adopted and
raised in isolation together from
infancy. Raised as a part of an egalitarian social experiment, their community is challenged as the world falls
apart. On the run, they dont know
what happened to their parents, who is
chasing them, or how to survive
together away from home for the first
time. The outsiders are biological siblings taken in by the elitist militant
camp, the dominant group of surviving
Americans. N and S serve as perimeterguards, protecting the wall surrounding the camp.
Company: Orphans & Outsiders
Productions. Staff: Andrew Garrett,
writer-dir.; Jackie Rivera, collaboratorasst. dir.; Erica Blumrosen, Andrew
Garrett, Sally Lindel, Carmen A.
Quiones, Sara Robillard, & Lawrence
Schober, prods.
Summer development workshop runs
in August (Thurs. and/or Fri.; not paid);
rehearses Oct. 10-Nov. 5 (four weeks) at
The Fisher Center NYC; tech/previews/
performances run Nov. 6-19 (two
weeks) at John Cullum Theatre at The
American Theatre of Actors, NYC.
AUDITION
HIGHLIGHT S
N E W YO R K T R IS TAT E
Fri. June 24
Little Shop of Horrors
Sat. June 25
School of Rock The Musical
Chamber Theatre Prods., Natl Tour
Hell in Paradise
The Dance of Life
Mon. June 27
Public Theatre
Capital Repertory Theatre Season
Disney Cruise Line, Vocalists
Tues. June 28
Ultimate Beauty Bible
Heisenberg
In Transit, Bway (6/20)
Dead Poets Society
Two River Theatre Company Season
Disney Cruise Line, Dancers
Cyclops
Weds. June 29
Among the Dead
Finding Nemo
Little Dancer
The Producers
Dear Evan Hansen, Bway
Finding Nemo The Musical
Disney World Holiday, Dancers
For the full auditions calendar,
visit backstage.com/auditions
SeekingB: 18-28, all ethnicities,
orphan; a highly-intellectual, rational,
and fearful person of color. P: male,
18-28, all ethnicities, orphan; a hopeful
and optimistic male poet of color. O:
transgender, 18-28, all ethnicities,
orphan; the look-out of the group, a
survivalist; they are genderqueer,
observational, and proactive. M:
female, 18-28, all ethnicities, orphan;
the mediator, a female of color; she is
the glue of the group, leading by
consensus in a nurturing way. A:
female, 18-28, all ethnicities, orphan; an
impulsive, passionate, and physically
expressive female of color; she is in an
open relationship with G. G: female,
18-28, all ethnicities, orphan; an honest,
realistic, and free-loving female of
color; she is in an open relationship
with A and F. F: male, 18-28, Caucasian,
orphan; a go-with-the-flow, supportive,
simple, and secure male; in an open
relationship with G. N: female, 18-28,
Caucasian, outsider; an open-minded
and earnest female who is eager to
change; younger sister to S. S: male,
18-28, Caucasian, outsider; a familyoriented male, committed to protecting

and serving his own; older brother to N.
Auditions will be held by appt. July 12,
July 14, July 15, July 19, July 21 and July
22 at The Fisher Center NYC, 19 E. 31st
St., NYC, 10016.
For an audition appointment, submit
headshot and resume to
OandOCasting@gmail.com, and
specify the character(s) for which youd
like to be considered. Casting personnel
will be scheduling appointments and
sending sides closer to auditions.
Pays: $100/wk. (six-week
contract--$600 total stipend).
Ultimate Beauty Bible
Casting Ultimate Beauty Bible by

Caroline V. McGraw.
Company: Page 73 Productions. Staff:
Stephen Brackett, dir.; Michael Walkup,
prod. artistic dir.; Jennifer Lagundino,
managing dir.
Rehearsals tentatively begin Sept. 27;
runs Oct. 25-Nov. 19 at the New Ohio
Theatre in NYC.
SeekingDanielle: female, 30-39, all
ethnicities. Lee: female, 30-39, all ethnicities. Tiffany: female, 30-39, all ethnicities. Kit: male, 30-39, all ethnicities.
Seth: 20-29, all ethnicities. Autumn:
22+, all ethnicities.
June 28 from 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. (lunch,
1-2 p.m.) at Actors Equity Association
NYC Audition Center, 165 West 46th St.,
16th fl., NYC, 10036. EPA Rules are in
effect. A monitor will be provided.
Prepare a brief contemporary
language-driven monologue (at least
one minute, but under two). Bring
picture and resume, stapled together.
For more info, visit page73.org.
Pays $324/wk. Equity LOA-NYC Contract.
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A Fireside Christmas
Casting 10 (five men and five women)

strong, versatile singer/actors for A
Fireside Christmas, an original, bookless Christmas musical revue that combines songs, medleys, dramatizations,
and concert dance pieces.
Company: Fireside Theatre. Staff: Ed
Flesch, dir.; Mary Ehlinger, musical
dir.; Kate Swan, choreo.
Rehearsals begin Oct. 17; runs Nov.
3-Dec. 23 in Fort Atkinson, WI.
SeekingActors: 18+, all ethnicities.
p.m.) at Nola Studios, 250 West 54th St.,
NYC, 10019.Enter at 250 W 54 only. EPA
provided.
Prepare a short Christmas song that
shows your range, sacred or secular.
Bring a picture and resume, stapled
together.
Pays $650/wk. Equity Dinner Theatre
Fireside Agreement.
Annie, Children
Casting children to play orphans in a

brand new presentation of the original
production of Annie.
Company: Joy Dewing Casting/Troika

Entertainment, LLC. Staff: Martin
Charnin, dir.-lyricist; Townsend
Teague, general mgr.; Thomas Meehan,
book; Charles Strouse, music; Liza
Gennaro, choreo.; Keith Levenson,
musical supervisor; Sam Yabrow (Joy
Dewing Casting), casting asst.
Rehearsals begin on or about Oct. 6,
2016 in NYC; contract begins Nov. 9 in
Chicago, IL and runs through May 31,
2017 with a possible extension.
SeekingAnnie: female, 6-17, all
ethnicities, to play 11, 410 or less,
spunky, friendly, big voice. Must have
an excellent and accurate singing
range, great comedic timing, and be a
good mover. Pepper: female, 6+, all
ethnicities, to play 11, 410 or less;
the tough cookie of the group of
orphans. This track may understudy
Annie. Must have an excellent and
accurate singing range, great comedic
timing, and be a good mover. Kate:
female, 6+, all ethnicities, to play 7,
410 or less. Almost as small as Molly.
This track may understudy Annie.
Must have an excellent and accurate
singing range, great comedic timing,
and be a good mover. Molly: female,
6+, all ethnicities, to play 6, 48 or
less, the littlest of the orphans; must
have excellent singing and dancing
skills. Tessie: female, 6+, all
ethnicities, to play 10, 410 or less, a
cry-baby; must have excellent singing
and dancing skills. July: female, 6+,
all ethnicities, to play 12 years old,
410 or less. The quietest of the
orphans. Must have excellent singing
and dancing skills. Duffy: female, 6+,
all ethnicities, to play 12, 410 or less.
The eldest and biggest of the orphans;
must have excellent singing and
dancing skills. Adult Orphan Swing/
Child Wrangler: female, 18+, all
ethnicities, to cover multiple
ensemble roles including child roles;
51 or below.
Auditions will be held July 15 from 11
a.m.-6 p.m. (sign-in 9-10:30 a.m.) at
Ripley-Grier Studios, 520 8th Ave., 16th
fl., NYC, 10018.
Be prepared to sing Tomorrow from
the show. You may be called back to
dance, so be prepared with comfortable, casual clothing and sneakers or
jazz shoes. If called back, you may be
asked to sing Hard Knock Life or
Maybe as well. If you do not know
these songs, you can find the sheet
music here: http://joydewingcastingsides.tumblr.com/tagged/annie%20
kids. Bring a current headshot or photo
(can be a school photo if you dont have
a professional headshot) and a resume
or list of your performance experience
and training.
Note: All children must be 6+ at the
time of the first rehearsal; must be
410 or shorter. All children will be
considered for all roles. If you have a
preference, make note of it on your
audition form.
Conditions of Employment: All
children must be at least 6 years old at
the time of the first rehearsal. Child
must travel with a parent/guardian.
Travel is limited to one parent/
guardian on company-provided
transportation. Child must be willing
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and able to work with and around
professional animals (dogs) hired for
the production. It is understood
children and animals will share
backstage common areas, stage and
occasional transportation. A certified
teacher will travel with the tour. Child
and parent/guardian must have
valid passport and be eligible to travel
outside of the United States.
Pays $455/wk. performance salary
plus basic health insurance for child.
Per diem, housing and travel provided
for child and one parent/guardian
outside of NYC.
Annie, Male Singers
Casting male singers for Annie, one

of the worlds best-loved musicals.
Company: Joy Dewing Casting/Troika
Entertainment, LLC. Staff: Martin
Charnin, dir.-lyricist; Sam Yabrow,
casting assist.
Rehearsals on or about Oct. 10, 2016 in
NYC; performances begin on or about
Nov. 9, 2016 in Chicago, IL and the contract runs through May 31, 2017 with a
possible extension.
SeekingRooster Hannigan: male, 18+,
all ethnicities, to play 20s-30s; Miss
Hannigans no-good younger brother,
out for the quick buck. Sleazy, slick con

man; actor-singer-dancer. Male Swing:
male, 20-39, all ethnicities, excellent
musical theatre performers, various
types and age rangers to cover several
small roles in the male ensemble;
singer-actors who dance or move well;
especially seeking taller men, at least
58.
a.m.-6 p.m. at Ripley-Grier Studios, 520
8th Ave., 16th fl., NYC, 10018.
For a time slot, visit www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0b48aba72ea6f85annie1 If all slots are full, you may sign
up on the alternate list, which will be

posted at 9 a.m. that morning. No unofficial lists will be accepted. In advance
of the open call, research the 1930s
Depression Era to give yourself a sense
of the style of that period. For examples
and ideas, visit www.joydewingcasting.com/blog.php?id=77717637035
Be prepared to sing 16 bars of a
traditional musical theatre uptempo
song. Bring your book and have a second
traditional musical theatre piece
prepared in case you are asked for
another selection. Absolutely no pop/
rock or contemporary musical theatre.
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Do not sing from the show. Also prepare

the Rooster Packet, which can be found:
http://joydewingcastingsides.tumblr.
com/ Bring a current headshot and
resume stapled together. Bring dance
clothes and character shoes in case you
are asked to dance later in the afternoon.
All positions are paid. Pays $455/wk.
plus per diem, housing (following NYC
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tour is slated to go into Canada.
Beautiful, Bway
Casting possible principal replacements for Beautiful.

Company: Paul Blake & Sony/ATV
Music Publishing. Staff: Carole King &
Gerry Goffin and Barry Mann & Cynthia
Weil, music/lyrics; Douglas McGrath,
book; Marc Bruni, dir.; Jason Howland,
music dir.; Josh Prince, choreo.;
Stephen Kopel, casting.
Currently running on Broadway.
SeekingCarole King: female, 16-29,
all ethnicities. Gerry Goffin: male,
18-29, all ethnicities. Cynthia Weil:
female, 18-29, all ethnicities. Barry
Mann: male, 18-29, all ethnicities. Don
Kirschner: male, 30-49, all ethnicities.
Genie: female, 40-59, all ethnicities.
July 21 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (lunch, 1:302:30 p.m.) at 939 Eighth Ave., 3rd fl.,
NYC, 10019. EPA Rules are in effect. A
monitor will be provided.
Prepare a short song in the style of the
show (1950s/1960s popular music).
Songs by Carole King, Gerry Goffin,
Cynthia Weil & Barry Mann are
accepted. A pianist will be provided. No
theatre music. No a cappella auditions.
Bring a picture/resume.
Pays $1917/wk. Equity Production
(League) Contract.
Chance
Casting a musical play, Chance,

about love, risk, and getting it right.
Company: New Musical Theater of San
Francisco. Staff: Anne Doherty, artistic
dir./prod.
Rehearsals begin July 8 at CAP21; runs
July 20-23 at The Wild Project (89-seat
house), 195 East Third Street in NYC.
SeekingThe Ladys Attendants:
transgender, 20-30, all ethnicities.
Auditions will be held by appt. June 30
at Cap21, NYC.
Submit headshot and materials electronically to info@nmtsf.org. After producer reviews submissions, they will
schedule appointments.
Pays $100 towards travel.
Dear Evan Hansen, Bway
Casting Equity actor/singers for four

understudies in Dear Evan Hansen, a
new American musical.
Company: Stacey Mindich
Productions/101 Productions, Ltd. Staff:
Steven Levenson, book; Justin Paul and
Benj Pasek, music-lyrics; Michael Greif,
dir.; Danny Mefford, choreo.; Alex
Lacamoire, music supervisor; Tara
Rubin Casting/Lindsay Levine, casting.
14-Dec. 4 in NYC.
SeekingFemale Understudy 1:
female, 18+, all ethnicities. Female
Understudy 2: female, 17+, all ethnicities. Male Understudy 2: male, 17+, all
ethnicities. Male Understudy 3: male,
June 29 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (lunch, 1-2
p.m.) and June 30 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
at Ripley-Grier 520, 520 8th Ave., NYC,
10018. EPA Rules are in effect. A monitor will be provided.
Prepare a brief pop/rock or contemporary musical theatre song. Bring sheet
music; an accompanist will be provided. Bring a picture/resume stapled
together.
(League) Agreement.
Gallery Players 50th Season,

Music Directors
Seeking a music director for the

Gallery Players 50th season. Season
includes Gypsy (runs Sept. 17-Oct. 9),
Marry Me a Little (runs Jan. 26-Feb.
18, 2017), Youre a Good Man, Charlie
Brown (Jan. 28-Feb. 19, 2017), and
Ragtime (Apr. 22-May 14, 2017).
Company: The Gallery Players. Staff:
Mark Harborth, artistic dir.
Rehearsals for each show start five
weeks prior to opening date; all
rehearsals and performances take place
at 199 14th Street in Brooklyn.
SeekingMusic Director: 18+, all
ethnicities.
For consideration, email resume and
cover letter to designstaff@galleryplayers.com.
Small stipend provided, as well as a
budget to hire orchestra members.
In Transit, Bway
Casting In Transit. Note: The entire

musical is a cappella. This is an ensemble piece. All must be exceptional musicians (Must read music, some degree of
sight-reading is preferable) and versatile comic actors.
Company: Janet B. Rosen for Six Train
Productions. Staff: Sara Wordsworth,
James-Allen Ford, Russell Kaplan, and
Kristen Anderson-Lopez, authors; Rick
Hip-Flores, music supervisor; Deke
Sharon, vocal arranger; Jay Binder,
casting; Scott Landis, exec. prod.; Carl
Pasbjerg, Alchemy Production Group,
general mgr.
Rehearses late fall 2016 or early winter
2017; opens for the 2016-2017 Broadway
Season in NYC.
SeekingJane: female, 30-39, all ethnicities. Ali: female, 20-29, all ethnicities. Ms. Williams: female, 35-45, all
ethnicities. Boxman: male, 20-49, all
ethnicities. Trent: male, 20-39, all ethnicities. Steven: male, 30-39, all ethnicities. Nate: male, 30-39, all ethnicities.
Kathy: female, 20-49, all ethnicities.
The Stewardess/The Interviewer:
female, 20-49, all ethnicities. Chris:
male, 30-45, all ethnicities. Dave: male,
30-39, all ethnicities.
June 28 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (lunch,
1:30-2:30 p.m.) at Chelsea Studios, 151
West 26th St., 6th Fl., NYC, 10001. And
June 29 from 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
(lunch, 1-2 p.m.) and June 30 from 9:30
a.m.-5:30 p.m. (lunch, 1-2 p.m.) at
Actors Equity Association NYC
Audition Center, 165 West 46th St., 16th

Fl., NYC, 10036. EPA Rules are in effect.
A monitor will be provided.
For auditions all songs will be accompanied by a pianist at first, not a cappella. Prepare a contemporary,
uptempo pop song. Can choose from
Jason Robert Brown, Andrew Lippa,
Tom Kitt, Ricky Ian Gordon, recent
Alan Menkin, Michael John LaChiusa,
and other similar artists. Bring picture
and resume. All of the actors (other
than Boxman) play multiple parts.
Seeking a multicultural cast: A true
melting pot of NYC: all ethnicities.
Vocal ranges listed represent roughly
two octaves. A cappella experience a
plus.
(League) Agreement.
South Pacific
Casting South Pacific, a musical.

Company: Walnut Street Theatre.
Staff: Brian Kurtas, CSA, casting;
Bernard Havard, prod. artistic dir.;
Charles Abbott, dir.; Michelle Gaudette,
choreo.
6-Oct. 23 in Philadelphia, PA.
SeekingBloody Mary: female, 35+,
Asian. Liat: female, 18-22, Asian.
For consideration, mail or messenger
pix & resume to Walnut Street Theatre,
Brian Kurtas, Casting Director, 825
Walnut St., Philadelphia, PA, 19107.
Mark submissions: South Pacific/NYC
Appointment Submission. Deadline for
receipt of submissions is July 2. Seeking
submissions from Equity members only
via this posting. Equity members must
submit themselves directly in order to
be considered (no agent submissions).
Pays: $993/wk. Equity LORT Non-Rep
Contract.
Swing! Norwegian Cruise Line
Casting Swing! for Norwegian

Cruise Line, which celebrates the
music of the Swing era of jazz,
including many well-known tunes by
artists like Duke Ellington, William
Count Basie, Benny Goodman and
others. Songs include It Dont Mean a
Thing (If It Aint Got That Swing),
Sing, Sing, Sing, Jumpin at the
Woodside, and Boogie Woogie Bugle
Boy (of Company B). The show was a
nominee for the Tony Award for Best
Musical in 2000. Lynne Taylor-Corbett
was a Tony Award-nominee for Best
Direction of a Musical and Best
Choreography.
Company: Daryl Eisenberg Casting.
Staff: Lynne Taylor-Corbett, dir./
choreo.; Jeremy Fenn-Smith, music
dir.; Robert Dean Hertenstein, dir. of
entertainment production, NCL;
Richard Ambrose, VP of entertainment,
NCL; Daryl Eisenberg, casting dir.
Contract begins/travel to rehearsal
Sept. 16; rehearsals begin Sept. 17 in
Tampa, FL; board ship Nov. 6; contract
ends May 6, 2017 (subject to change);
itinerary: Norwegian Gem ports out of
New York with various routes through
the Bahamas, Florida, and the
Caribbean.
SeekingMale 1: male, 18-35, all

ethnicities, jazzy baritone, strong
mover who is comfortable scatting and
great with close harmonies. Should be
comfortable with swing as well as
harder, funkier rhythms. Features
include Bli-Blip and Boogie Woogie
Bugle Boy. Must have flexible voice and
natural vibrato (but can sing straight
tone when needed). Male 2: male,
25-40, all ethnicities, Master of
Ceremonies, this track combines roles
played originally on Broadway by Casey
MacGill and Michael Gruper (and later
taken over by J.C. Montgomery). Should
be comfortable scatting and being a
straight man in comedic duet situation.
Features include: It Dont Mean a Thing
and Two and Four. Must have flexible
voice and natural vibrato (but can sing
straight tone when needed). Female 1:
female, 18-30, all ethnicities, comedic
soprano. Vocal chameleon who can
switch between legit soprano sound
(operatic ornaments to Bb) and hot
beltress to comedic effect in the space
of a single number. Features include
Two and Four/Hit Me With a Hot Note
and Cry Me a River. Excellent
storyteller who is as comfortable with
comedy as she is with simplicity of a
romantic jazz ballad. Should move well
and be comfortable with close
harmonies (singing on the inside of the
texture). Played on Broadway by Laura
Benanti. Must have flexible voice and
natural vibrato (but can sing straight
tone when needed). Female 2: female,
25-35, all ethnicities, soulful mezzo.
This track is all about range and being
able to have weight down to F, belt to
Db, floating soprano to high C. Played
on Broadway by Ann Hampton
Callaway, this leading lady needs to be
extremely comfortable with close
harmonies (singing on the inside of the
texture), scatting and impersonating
musical instruments (sax and trumpet).
Features include: Ill Be Seeing You,
Bounce Me Brother With a Solid Four
and Bli Blip. Decent movement
required and the ability to tell a clear,
specific story through vocal
improvisation (i.e. without lyrics). Must
have flexible voice and natural vibrato
(but can sing straight tone when
needed). Lindy Hop Dancers: males &
females, 18-40, all ethnicities,
established partnerships are a plus.
Should have solid training in all styles.
Strong technique required. Dancers:
males & females, 18-40, all ethnicities,
must have solid training in all styles.
Strong technique required. Experience
in partnering a plus. Experience in
swing dancing is not required.
Traditionally, women should be no
taller than 56, men 59 and over.
Auditions will be held July 22 at 10 a.m.
(sign-in, 9 a.m.; dance call) at Ripley
Grier Studios - Studio 16 U, 520 8th Ave,
NYC, 10018.
To submit for a vocal appointment or if
unable to attend dance call, email picture & resume to swing@decasting.
com, with subject line Swing NCL
[Insert Role Here]. Bring dance sneakers and/or character shoes and a picture
& resume stapled together.
Pays $800/wk. (dancers); $1,000/wk.
(singers).
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NEW YORK TRISTATE casting

The Producers
A Fireside Christmas
Casting singers and dancers for A

Fireside Christmas.
SeekingEquity Singer/Dancers:
Female Ensemble Replacements:
female, 18+, all ethnicities. Bloody
Mary: female, 35+, Asian. Liat: female,
18-22, Asian.
Equity Chorus Calls will be held July
10 at 10 a.m. (male singers), at 11:30 a.m.
(female singers), at 2 p.m. (male dancers) and at 4 p.m. (female dancers) at
Ripley-Grier 520, 520 8th Ave., NYC,
10018. Chorus rules are in effect. A
monitor will be provided.
Bring picture and resume. Dancers:
Arrive warmed up and with appropriate
shoes/heels. Prepare 16/32 bars if asked
to sing. An accompanist will be provided. Singers: Prepare 16/32 bars of a
Rodgers and Hammerstein tune.
Singers may be asked to dance.
Agreement.
South Pacific
Casting a script reading for Paladin

Knight Pictures/Films, a division of
Paladin Knight Entertainment, LLCs
upcoming romantic comedy Missouri
Loves Company. Participants taking
part in the reading could possibly be
cast in the film when production
begins.
Company: Paladin Knight Pictures/
Films. Staff: Paladin Knight Pictures/
Casting Equity ensemble singer/dancers for South Pacific.

Company: Walnut Street Theatre.
Staff: Brian Kurtas, CSA, casting;
Bernard Havard, prod. artistic dir.;
Charles Abbott, dir.; Michelle Gaudette,
choreo.
FEATURE FILMS
Missouri Loves Company,
Script Reading for Feature Film
Films, prod.; Chris Lance, dir.; John

Dorsey, writer.
Script reading is June 25 (9:30 a.m.) in
Hackettstown, NJ. Script reading will
be followed by discussions and a complimentary lunch.
SeekingBarry Berryman: male, 35-50,
Caucasian, a once-handsome but now
aging dreamer in his 40s, has had a
number of failed businesses, all
financed by his long-suffering girlfriend Emily. Emily Manchester:
female, 25-45, Caucasian, a brainy
beauty in a power suit, mid-30s, a
female wolf of Wall Street, has made
millions, but has lost it thanks to her
one weakness, her love for our main
character Barry Berryman, whom she is
about to marry. They have been
together for 15 years. Clayton Atkins:
male, 18-28, all ethnicities, Barry
Berrymans nephew and closest friend;
a community college student in his 20s,
who always gets caught up in Barrys
latest scheme. He is New Jerseys
Napoleon Dynamite, both in terms of
looks and personality. Hedy Ramirez:
female, 18-28, Hispanic, Asian, Middle
Eastern, a tattoo-covered Hispanic
beauty; a college student who delivers
pizzas and has been illegally been using
her car to give Uber rides to bank manager Ken Gustafson. Written as
Hispanic, but would consider Asian or
Middle Eastern. Ken Gustafson: male,
40-55, Caucasian, a 50-something bank
manager in Paramus, New Jersey; one
of two people to have visited Barrys
web site and the only one to comment;
Barry Berrymans biggest fan, a true
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CHORUS CALLS
Company: Fireside Theatre. Staff: Ed

Flesch, dir.; Mary Ehlinger, musical
dir.; Kate Swan, choreo.
3-Dec. 23 in Fort Atkinson, WI.
SeekingDancers: female, 18+, all ethnicities. Ensemble Singers: males &
females, 18+, all ethnicities.
Equity Chorus Calls will be held July 25
at 10 a.m. (male dancers) and at 2 p.m.
(female dancers) and July 29 at 10 a.m.
(male singers) and at 2 p.m. (female
singers) at Nola Studios, 250 West 54th
St., NYC, 10019. Enter at 250 W 54 only.
Chorus rules are in effect. A monitor
will be provided.
Bring a picture and resume, stapled
together. Dancers: Be warmed up and
ready to dance when the call begins.
Bring character shoes and ballet shoes.
Some may be asked to stay and sing
after all have danced. Prepare 16 bars of
music. Singers: prepare 16 bars of
music; singing from the show is fine.
Some may be asked to stay and do a
movement combination after all have
sung.
Pays $650/wk. Equity Dinner Theatre
Fireside Agreement.
MUSICALS
Casting Equity actor/singers for the

Producers.
Company: Paper Mill Playhouse. Staff:
Mark S. Hoebee, prod. artistic dir.; Don
Stephenson, dir.; Bill Burns, choreo.;
James Moore, music dir.; Mel Brooks,
music-lyrics; Mel Brooks and Thomas
Meehan, book; Patrick Parker, assoc.
artistic dir.; Cesar A. Rocha/Telsey +
Company, casting dir.
Rehearsals begin Sept. 5 in NYC and
Sept. 22 in Millburn, NJ; runs Sept.
28-Oct. 23 in Millburn, NJ.
SeekingLeo Bloom: male, 18+, all ethnicities. Ulla Inga Hansen Benson
Yonsen Tallen-Hallen SvadenSvanson: female, 18+, all ethnicities.
Roger Debris: male, 18+, all ethnicities.
p.m.) at Pearl Studios NYC 519, 519
8th Ave., 12th Fl., NYC, 10018. EPA
provided.
Prepare a brief selection in the style of
the show. A piano accompanist will be
provided. Bring a photo/resume stapled
together.
Pays $840/wk. Equity COST Tier 4
Agreement.
TV & VIDEO
believer, also later his lover; he is very

overweight and unattractive based on
societys standards, but very kind.
Detective Steve Mingo: male, 50-65, all
ethnicities, a hard-boiled New Jersey
cop in his early 60s who has been on
the same case since 1976, a stolen car
ring that nabbed his own beloved AMC
Matador the night he graduated from
the police academy; he wants to retire,
but cant until the case is solved; he is
very handsome in a Clint Eastwood sort
of way. He is relentless. Lt. Drake
Lattimore: male, 50-65, all ethnicities,
Mingos old partner, now boss and best
friend; he trusts one person in this
world, Steve Mingo. Kyle: male, 30-45,
Caucasian, Emilys sleazy co-worker
who tries to sleep with her while Barry
is in Missouri. Ma and Pa Porkbelly:
an elderly couple living in a shack in
Belle, Missouri, they steal Barrys identity and his money via a phony email.
Seeking submissions from NJ.
Send submissions to missouri@paladinknightpictures.com.
Because NJ Transit does not run trains
into Hackettstown, NJ on the weekend,
actors must supply own transportation.
Email EPK (electronic press kit) or
headshot/resume, along with interested role, to missouri@paladinknightpictures.com. For more info, visit www.
PaladinKnightPictures.com and select
Missouri Loves Company.
Complimentary lunch provided.
SCRIPTED TV & VIDEO

Anthology
VARIETY
Casting Anthology, web series that

follows six 20-somethings as they navigate love, loss, and uncertainty during
one summer in New York.
Company: Nuanse Entertainment.
Staff: Ashley Miles, dir.
Shoots on Mondays/Tuesdays in midthrough late July in NYC.
SeekingEmma: female, 5-8, African
American, Hispanic, Ethnically
Ambiguous / Mixed Race, African
Descent, Johns five-year-old baby sister; loves her father and her brother;
talkative, emotional. Age ranges 5-8.
Kristen: female, 18-29, all ethnicities,
works at Esthers bookstore with John;
sarcastic, devil-may-care attitude.
Applicants with non-traditional body
types encouraged to apply. Esther:
female, 50-65, Caucasian, Hispanic,
Asian, South Asian, Native American,
Middle Eastern, Southeast Asian /
Pacific Islander, Ethnically Ambiguous
/ Mixed Race, owns/runs bookstore
where John works; rents out her large
house to tenants in need of short-term
spaces/month-to-month rooms for rent;
wants to have a positive impact on peoples lives and be a force of wisdom,
knowledge, and good in the world.
Applicants with non-traditional body
types encouraged to apply. Maya:
female, 39-44, Caucasian, Hispanic,
Asian, South Asian, Native American,
Middle Eastern, Southeast Asian /
Pacific Islander, Ethnically Ambiguous
/ Mixed Race, yoga instructor, recent
divorcee, bisexual/lesbian; recently

lost a messy custody battle for her
daughter to her ex-husband; has a past
with anger issues, but motivated.
Currently renting a room in Esthers
house. Weed Dealer: 18+, all ethnicities, fun to be around. Community
Group Member: 18-80, all ethnicities,
the Community Group is made up of
NYC residents who come from different
boroughs to gather on a weekly to
monthly basis to discuss issues that
arise in their community; the group is
smaller than a town-hall meeting as its
held in a cozy bookstore; members are
passionate, able to vent feelings about
the current state of NYC with the intention not only to vent but to problemsolve and try to improve the
community for the future; the group
discusses issues such as gun violence,
gentrification, high rent, public school
systems, food deserts, healthy living,
etc. Church Members: 18+, all ethnicities, church council members/members
of the congregation/congratulatory
members of the congregation. Playful
Child: males & females, 5-9, African
American, Hispanic, Asian, South
Asian, Native American, Middle
Eastern, Southeast Asian / Pacific
Islander, Ethnically Ambiguous / Mixed
Race, African Descent, likes to run and
play with friends near same age.
from 1-5 p.m. in NYC, 06520.
The shows dialogue is unscripted;
improv backgrounds encouraged. Send
headshot/reel/resume to anthologyauditions@gmail.com. Auditions by
appointment only.
No pay. Copy, credit, meals and transportation reimbursment, if needed,
provided. SAG-AFTRA New Media
Agreement.
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Finding Nemo The Musical
Seeking musical theatre performers of

all ethnicities to portray principal and
ensemble roles for Finding Nemo, the
Musical, an original musical theatre
production based on the Disney - Pixar
hit animated feature.
Company: Walt Disney World Parks
and Resorts Talent Casting.
Performs at the Walt Disney World
Resort in Orlando, FL.
SeekingBruce: male, 30-39, all ethnicities, a vegetarian great white shark.
Can go from screaming rockers to an
elegant soft shoe; comedic baritone and
able to handle harmonies. Crush: male,
20-39, all ethnicities, laid back and funloving surfer dude turtle. Wise old
father with the ability to rock. Helps
Marlin get to Sydney. Beach Boys
high tenor, must have effortless, sustained, full voice/mix high C. Vocalists
interested in the Crush role should visit
the audition posting at
DisneyAuditions.com for instructions
on how to download the music to be
used at the open call. Marlin: male,
18-29, all ethnicities, over-protective
yet very loving father, vulnerable. Huge
heart, great comedic talent. Scared of
virtually everything. Baritone, able to

handle musical patter and flying at
heights. Must weigh less than 183 lbs.
Dory: female, 18-29, all ethnicities, a
forgetful, yet very optimistic lady fish
and Marlins companion during this
journey. Extremely quirky and an
expert with comedic material.
Character singer, comfortable flying at
heights. Must weigh less than 183 lbs.
Nemo: female, 18-29, all ethnicities,
plays youthful boy. Adorable, endlessly
curious, spirited, childlike and fearless,
yet at the same time nave and vulnerable. Bright and youthful mix or belt.
Ensemble Roles: males & females, 18+,
all ethnicities, additional ensemble
roles, not identified above, will be cast
from this open call.
Auditions will be held June 29 at 10
a.m. (sign-in, 9-10 a.m.) at Pearl
Studios, 500 8th Ave., 4th fl., New York
City, NY, 10018. Late arrivals will not be
allowed to attend.
Prepare the best 16 bars of a musical
selection and provide clearly marked
sheet music, in the correct key, for the
accompanist. Prerecorded accompaniment or a cappella auditions are not
allowed. Bring a current headshot and
resume. Note: Actors appear as themselves while at the same time manipulating a puppet of their specific
character. Must be 18+ and authorized
to work in the United States. Callbacks
will be held July 1 in NY. For more info,
visit www.DisneyAuditions.com.
All performers employed by the Walt
Disney World Resort are covered under
the terms and conditions of a Collective
Bargaining Agreement with Actors
Equity Association. Potential housing
packages and relocation assistance may
be available to qualified performers
that are hired into specific roles. EOE.
Walt Disney World, Holiday

Dancers & Vocalists
Seeking male and female dancers and

vocalists to perform in Mickeys Most
Merriest Celebration and Totally
Tomorrowland Christmas! at the Walt
Disney World Resort during the 2016
Holiday Season. Mickeys Most
Merriest Celebration is a new show
debuting at Mickeys Very Merry
Christmas Party this holiday season.
Mickey and his friends throw a
Christmas party on Cinderella Castle
Forecourt Stage, in a celebration full of
music, dancing and friends. Full of
classic holiday songs as well as new
favorites, Mickeys Most Merriest
Celebration features a variety of characters, vocalists and dancers, coming
together for the most wonderful time of
the year. Also seeking dancers and
female vocalists for Totally
Tomorrowland Christmas!, a highenergy, interactive musical revue, featuring songs of the season with a
futuristic twist!
Company: Walt Disney World Parks
and Resorts Talent Casting.
Contracts begin early October 2016
and run through Jan. 1, 2017 at the Walt
Disney World Resort near Orlando, FL.
SeekingMickeys Most Merriest
Celebration Dancers: males & females,
18+, all ethnicities, great technique and
experienced in musical theatre style
dance. Male dancers, 58-63; female

dancers, 53-57. Mickeys Most
Merriest Celebration Vocalists: males
& females, 18+, all ethnicities, youthful
with vibrant personalities and stage
presence. Male vocalist should be
baritone that can extend to 2nd tenor,
be comfortable singing pop, country
and standards. Female vocalist should
be soprano who can belt comfortable
singing pop, standards and Latin.
Bilingual skills a plus. A Totally
Tomorrowland Christmas! Dancers:
males & females, 18+, all ethnicities,
high energy dancers experienced in
jazz, hip hop and musical theatre.
Tumbling and step dancing is a plus!
Male dancers, 57-60; female
dancers, 53-56. A Totally
Tomorrowland Christmas! Female
Vocalists: female, 18+, all ethnicities,
pop vocalist, with good movement
skills. Youthful, hip, high energy role
requiring good comedic timing.
Auditions will be held June 30 at 9:30
a.m. (male & female dancers; sign-in,
8:30 a.m.) and at 2 p.m. (male vocalists;
sign-in, 1 p.m.) and July 1 at 10 a.m.
(female vocalists; sign-in, 9 a.m.) at
Ripley Grier Studios, 520 8th Ave., 16th
fl., New York City, NY, 10018. Late
arrivals will not be allowed to attend.
Bring current headshot and rsum.
Be warmed up and ready to begin at
the times listed. Dancers: Wear form
fitting attire to show your silhouette.
Character heals are preferred for
women during the jazz routine. Some
dancers step out into principal ballet
roles with some females on pointe.
Bring pointe shoes if you have past
experience. Vocalists: Prepare 16 bars
of a musical selection and provide
sheet music, in the correct key, for the
accompanist. Prerecorded tracks or a
cappella auditions are not allowed.
Vocalist callbacks to be held on July 1
in the afternoon. Note: Must be 18+ and
authorized to work in the United
States. For more info, visit www.
disneyauditions.com.
Performers employed by the Walt
the terms and conditions of a collective
bargaining agreement with Actors
Equity Association. Potential relocation
and housing packages may be available
to qualified performers that are hired
into specific roles. EOE.
CRUISE LINES
Disney Cruise Line, Character
Performers
Seeking talented and versatile animated character performers who move

well to bring the classic stories you
grew up with to life. Performers appear
as fully costumed Disney Characters in
our Mainstage musical theatre productions, meet and greets, events and production numbers on board our fleet.
Some Disney Costumed Character performers also appear as Disney
Character Look-alikes. Some performers step out into ensemble dancer roles.
Company: Walt Disney Parks and
Resorts Talent Casting.
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CALIFORNIA casting

Contracts begin October 2016 for up to
nine months aboard the Disney Magic
cruise ship.
SeekingMale Character Performers:
male, 18+, all ethnicities, 55-58 with
a youthful look; 511-64 Female
Character Performers: female, 18+, all
ethnicities, 48.5-50.5, 51-53,
55-57
a.m. (sign-in, 9 a.m.) at Ripley Grier
Studios, 520 8th Ave., 16th fl., New York
City, NY, 10018. Late arrivals will not be
allowed to attend.
Be warmed up and ready to begin at
the time listed. Wear form fitting attire
to show your silhouette. Audition will
consist of a movement and animation
exercise. Bring pix & rsums. For more
info, visit www.disneyauditions.com.
Note: Must be 18+. Performers from all
cultural backgrounds are encouraged
to attend. Candidates will be measured
at sign-in.
Competitive pay rates, travel, room &
board, guest sailing privileges, significant contract completion bonus and
additional benefits. EOE.
Disney Cruise Line, Dancers
Seeking dynamic and versatile dancers to bring the classic stories you grew
up with to life aboard our luxury cruise
liner, the Disney Magic. Repertory
includes the newest production show
based on the Walt Disney Animation
Studios hit Tangled.
Company: Walt Disney Parks Talent
Casting. Staff: Gordon Greenberg, original direction; Connor Gallagher,
choreo.
Contracts run September 2016 for up to
nine months aboard the Disney Magic.
SeekingMale Dancers: male, 18+, all
ethnicities, versatile and exciting male
dancers, who are 58+; must be trained
in ballet, tap and jazz. Tumbling is a
plus. Female Dancers: female, 18+, all
ethnicities, versatile and exciting
female dancers, who are 54+; must be
trained in ballet and jazz; partnering
skills is a plus. Vocal ability is a plus.
Auditions will be held June 28 at 2 p.m.
(sign-in, 1 p.m.) at Ripley Grier Studios,
520 8th Ave., 16th fl., New York City,
NY, 10018.
Late applicants will not be allowed to
audition. Be warmed up and ready to
begin at the time listed. Wear form fitting attire to show your silhouette.
Bring pix & rsums. Dancers will learn
a ballet combination. Selected dancers
will learn advanced jazz. For more info,
visit www.disneyauditions.com. Note:
Must be 18+. Performers from all
cultural backgrounds are encouraged
to attend.
Competitive pay, room and board,
guest sailing privileges, contract completion bonus and additional benefits
package. EOE.
Disney Cruise Line, Vocalists
Seeking talented and versatile

vocalists for entertainment
productions on the luxury cruise liner,
VISIT BACKSTAGE.COM/CASTING
for full character breakdowns, script
sides, and more casting notices
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the Disney Magic. Repertory includes

the newest production show based on
Walt Disney Animation Studios hit
Tangled.
Company: Walt Disney Parks Talent
Casting. Staff: Gordon Greenberg, original direction; Connor Gallagher,
choreo.
Contracts begin late September 2016
and run for up to nine months aboard
the Disney Magic.
SeekingRapunzel/Cinderella: female,
20-29, all ethnicities, 55 and under, very
trim, strong actor, beautiful and bold,
spirited, smart and adventurous. Actress
should have a genuine innocence and
inner strength. Also to portray various
roles within the repertory; strong singer,
mix belt to F. Circle of Life Soloist:
female, 18-39, African American, African
Descent, principal vocalist of Africanheritage with a rich, soulful, high gospel
belt. Able to bring down the house. Also
to portray various roles within the
repertory. Elsa: female, 18-29, all
ethnicities, must be fit & trim. Originally
voiced by Idina Menzel. Strong
powerhouse vocals. Holds herself with
strength, confidence and the poise and
grace of a queen. She can be regal, yet
youthful at the same time. Also portrays
other roles within the repertory. Anne
Marie: female, 18-29, all ethnicities, to
play a youthful girl. Should have a
genuine and youthful disposition.
Youthful belt, high mover. Fairy
Godmother: female, 30+, all ethnicities,
56 and below. Experienced comedic
character actress who sings well, can
play bubbly and absent-minded with
ease. Musical theatre soprano. Queen
Type/Ariel/Blue Fairy: female, 18-39, all
ethnicities, 55+, beautiful soprano with
strong mix. Moves well with slender
physique. Flynn Rider: male, 18-29, all
ethnicities, 510+, strong actor, strong
singer, handsome, good physique, great
sense of humor. His wits and agility help
him navigate the trickiest of situations.
Actor should have a strong sense of
humor and compelling charm. Also to
portray various roles within the
repertory; baritone. Maximus: male,
18-39, all ethnicities, 59 and under,
actor who manipulates life size puppet,
nonverbal communication, physical
agility, athletic. Also to portray various
roles within the repertory; tenor. Peter
Pan/Jeremy: male, 18-29, all ethnicities,
58 and below, energetic with youthful
boyish charm; tenor that moves well.
Franco: male, 30-39, all ethnicities,
strong singer & character actor, Song
and dance man with a magical flair;
charismatic baritone with pizzazz.
Stabbington Brothers: male, 20-39, all
ethnicities, burly tough physically
intimidating character actor, excellent
physical comic actor/singer; to portray
various roles within the repertory.
Prince Charming: male, 20-39, all
ethnicities, 510+, romantic and
handsome leading man, heroic singing
voice to A.
a.m. (female vocalists; sign-in, 9-10
a.m.) and at 2 p.m. (male vocalists;
sign-in, 1-2 p.m.) at Ripley Grier Studios,
520 8th Ave., 16th fl., New York City,
NY, 10018. Late applicants will not be
allowed to audition.
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Prepare 16 bars of music and provide

sheet music in correct key. Bring pix &
rsums. Some performers may be
asked to learn a small movement combination. For more info, visit www.disneyauditions.com. Note: Must be 18+.
Performers from all cultural backgrounds are encouraged to attend.
Callbacks will be held June 28 or 29.
Competitive pay, room and board,
guest sailing privileges, contract completion bonus and additional benefits
package. EOE.
Regent Seven Seas & Oceania

Cruise Line, Dancers & Singer/
Dancers
Seeking versatile dancers and singer/

dancers to be a part of the entertainment team on board the luxurious
Regent Seven Seas and Oceania vessels.
Company states: Come work and
travel all around the world while mingling with some of the worlds most
exclusive passengers! The cast will perform four 50-minute shows and 3-5
minute bumpers. A large part of these
positions, and in addition to the production performances, the cast will act
as the entertainment team on-board.
Entertainment team activities include,
but are not limited to, hosting events,
hosting dining tables, running outdoor
sports, attending guest tours, and all
other entertainment events during the
voyages. Ideal candidates should
appear as strong leading performers,
with a lean and fit physique. Must be
able to convey friendly and extroverted
personality, as well as enjoy

interactions with guests on board. This
is a wonderful opportunity to work and
perform while traveling the globe on
vessels that are among the elite!
Company: Regent Seven Seas and
Oceania Cruise Line/Norwegian
Creative Studios. Staff: Robert Dean
Hertenstein, dir. of entertainment;
Norwegian Cruise Line, prod.; Pamela
Petcash, dir. of entertainment ops.
(Prestige); Kai Carrier, production
casting (Norwegian); Jeremy FennSmith, musical dir.; Wojcik/Seay
Casting, casting dir.
Contracts begin late July.
SeekingFemale Dancers: female,
19-38, all ethnicities, with strong technique and experience in multiple dance
styles. You will learn a variety of combinations and may be asked to tap.
Dancers must have a lean silhouette.
Ideal heights should be between 5357. Male Dancer: male, 19-38, all ethnicities, with strong technique and
experience in multiple dance styles.
You will learn a variety of combinations
and may be asked to tap. Must have a
strong physique and be able to perform
shirtless on stage when required.
Gymnastics, aerial training, tumbling &
partnering skills are a plus. Ideal
heights should be between 59-61.
Female Singer/ Dancers: female, 20-39,
all ethnicities, will dance first. Must
have strong technique and a lean silhouette. Ideal heights should be
between 53-57. Male Singer/dancers: male, 20-39, all ethnicities, will
Marci Liroff
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Audition Bootcamp
Your audition
should not feel
like a visit to
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Join Marci Liroff for a three-night intensive course in Los Angeles
July 8 th, 16 th and 22 rd 2014 to learn how to nail your auditions and
grow as an actor. The course is designed to provide a clear
perspective on the business of acting and auditioning.
From her over 30 years as a casting director and producer, Marci
will explore audition techniques, breakdown the character and
script, online opportunities, mindset, and on-camera technique.
For more information please visit http://marciliroff.com
PLAYS
dance first. Must have strong technique

and a lean silhouette. Ideal heights
should be between 59- 61.
a.m.-1:30 p.m. (sign-in, 9-11 a.m.; lunch
1:30-2:30 p.m.; women) and from 2:30-6
p.m. (sign-in, 1:30-3:30 p.m.; men) at
Ripley Grier Studios, 520 8th Ave., 16th
Fl., Suite 16 E (holding), NYC, 10018.
Bring all dance shoes and your photo
and resume. Also bring a book of music
in case you are asked to sing. Typing
may occur. For more info, visit www.
oceaniacruises.com and www.rssc.
com.
Pays $800/wk.
WORKSHOPS
ABC Castings TV Scene Night
Workshop
EVENTS
Seeking actors to participate in a onenight-only TV scene workshop with ABC

Primetime Castings Blaine Johnston.
Coordinator states: Blaine Johnston is
the showcase coordinator and casting
assistant for ABC Primetime Television
in NY. He is in charge of the ABC Talent
Showcase that happens once a year and
works as a casting assistant to Janet
Murphy-Butler and Marci Phillips. He has
recently worked on ABC shows such as
the Family, Wicked City, and Of Kings
and Prophets. He has also worked in the
offices of Tara Rubin Casting. He has a
background in both theater and behind
the camera casting. He also has acted as a
casting director for two small New York
theater companies, RAL Productions and
Goldfish Memory Productions. He looks
forward to meeting all the amazing New
York talent. This workshop includes:
Blaine will assign each participant a TV
scene to perform (note: the scene will be
given the week of the event, possibly the
day before, as it is in the business). At the
workshop, each participant will receive
coaching and valuable insider insight
from Blaine. You will mock audition
with your TV scene for Blaine in a
comfortable environment. Walk away
with feedback from Blaine on your
acting, resume, headshot and more.
Question and answer session will give
you the opportunity to ask Blaine your
questions about the business. Class
limited to 16 students.
Company: Robert Peterpaul
Productions. Staff: Robert Peterpaul,
coord.
Workshop is July 25 (7-9:30 p.m.) in
NYC.
SeekingActors/Actresses: 15+, all ethnicities, seeking to further their craft
and potentially make a valuable
connection.
Seeking submissions from NJ, CT and
NY.
For consideration, email your headshot/resume to robertpeterpaulproductions@gmail.com, with subject ABC
Blaine. For more info, visit www.
robertpeterpaul.com or www.robertpeterpaulproductions.com/#!blaine/
muhot.
No pay. $109 participation fee
required. $50 limited audience passes
available as well ($30 for students).
Music Theory Workshops for

Beginners
Seeking participants for one-day

intensives and five-week workshops
especially designed for beginners, singers, songwriters, and lyricists who have
an interest in basic music theory and
improving their communication skills
with other musicians. Instructor states:
Learn to read, write, and use music
notation (including rhythm).
Understand keys and where basic
chords come from. Our five-week workshops also include basic lead-sheet and
chart-writing skills to further help in
communicating with other musicians.
Company: Alphabet City Music
Workshops. Staff: Tamara Hey,
instructor.
One-day intensive: June 26 (11 a.m.-6
p.m.). The next five-week Basic Music
Theory 1 Workshop will be held
Thursdays (6:30-8:30 p.m.; June 23, 30,
July 7, 14, and 21). All workshops will be
held at an Astor Place, NYC location.
SeekingStudents: 18+, all ethnicities,
participants for music theory workshops; this is not an acting or singing
role.
Send submissions to info@alphabetcitymusic.com.
If you are interested in a five-week
workshop, check that you are able to
attend all five weeks (or at least four).
There are no make-up lessons.
No pay. One-day intensives: $150. Fiveweek workshops: $240. Instructor
states: All workshops include free
workbooks and fun teacher.
GROUPS &
MEMBERSHIP
COMPANIES
Beyond the Fringe!
Casting Beyond the Fringe! for The

Actors Project NYCs 36th season of
full-length theatrical showcases of
music, scenes, monologues, and sketch
comedy, all original works by company
writers. Producer states: TAPNYC is a
company that assists its members in
landing agents and getting work
through industry showcases. All shows
are attended by industry in film, TV,
and theater. Past productions have
been attended by producers
(Broadway), agents (commercial/legit),
managers, and casting directors.
Company: The Actors Project NYC.
Staff: Joe Naples, Duvall OSteen,
Bobby Holder, and Ann Bonner, codirs.; Sam Carner & Derek Gregor,
music.
Rehearses and performs in summerfall 2016 in NYC.
SeekingActors & Singers Seeking
Representation Through Showcases:
from 4:30-5:30 p.m. (group audition) at
TAPNYC @ Studios 353, 353 W. 48th St.,
NYC, 10036.
Send submissions to audition@theactorsprojectnyc.com.
In your submission, include an audition date selected from the options;

casting personnel will email you an
audition request. Add audition@theactorsprojectnyc.com to your contacts to
ensure the confirmation lands in your
inbox. If you do not receive confirmation, direct-email headshot and resume
to audition@theactorsprojectnyc.com.
Prepare a one-minute contemporary
comedic monologue. Auditions will be
done in groups. Producer states: We
suggest (though do not require) monologues from Bobby Holders book Out
of the Blue (available on
TheActorsProjectNYC.com,
BobbyHolder.com, Amazon, iBooks,
etc.).
Membership dues are $495/season and
include agent/manager coaching,
resume workshops, branding-yourself
workshops, and entry into The ActingCareer Seminar, where company members meet with a commercial agent, a
legit agent, and a talent manager.
Characters on Edge!
Casting Characters on Edge! for The

Actors Project NYCs 36th season of
full-length theatrical showcases of
music, scenes, monologues, and sketch
comedy, all original works by company
writers. Producer states: TAPNYC is a
company that assists its members in
landing agents and getting work
through industry showcases. All shows
are attended by agents and managers.
Past productions have been attended
by producers (Broadway, Off-Broadway
& off-off-Broadway, film, and TV),
agents (commercial and legit), managers, and NY/L.A. casting directors.
Company: The Actors Project NYC.
Staff: Joe Naples, Duvall OSteen,
Bobby Holder, & Ann Bonner, co-dirs.;
Sam Carner & Derek Gregor, music.
Rehearses and performs in summerfall 2016 in NYC.
SeekingActors & Singers Seeking
Representation Through Showcases:
from 4:30-5:30 p.m. (group audition) at
TAPNYC @ Studios 353, 353 W. 48th St.,
NYC, 10019.
Send submissions to audition@theactorsprojectnyc.com.
In your submission, include an audition date selected from the options;
casting personnel will email you an
audition request. Add audition@theactorsprojectnyc.com to your contacts to
ensure the confirmation lands in your
inbox. Prepare a one-minute contemporary comedic monologue. Auditions
will be done in groups. Producer states:
We suggest (though do not require)
monologues from Bobby Holders book
Out of the Blue (available on
TheActorsProjectNYC.com,
BobbyHolder.com, Amazon, iBooks,
etc.) or TAPNYC-approved monologues
on the MonologuesToGo.com website.
Membership dues are $495/season
and include agent/manager coaching,
resume workshops, branding-yourself
workshops, and entry into The ActingCareer Seminar, where company
members meet with a commercial
agent, a legit agent, and a talent
manager.
Improvisation Ensemble &

Training for Actors
Seeking applicants for IN Studios

Comedy Writing and Improvisational
Acting conservatory program (think
Saturday Night Live or In Living
Color). Producer states: We offer
expert training in improvisation for
sketch writing and sketch acting.
Students will work closely with master
teachers and directors. The style of
improvisation taught is designed to
directly help actors book more jobs.
When actors become team members,
shows are filmed in front of a live studio audience.
Company: IN Studios Sketch Comedy &
Improvisation for Theater/TV. Staff: Liz
Parish, artistic dir.
Training and performances are ongoing beginning Summer 2016 in NYC.
SeekingLead Ensemble: 18+, all
ethnicities.
For an audition appointment, visit
http://bit.ly/Request-Audition or email
admin@improvisationnews.com. For
more info, visit http://instudios-nyc.
com/.
Artistic director states: Pay for select
Team Members. The audition is for a
scholarship for training at a reduced
price. Other paid teaching/directing
opportunities exist.
SOUTHERN
CALIFORNIA
PLAYS
Ojai Playwrights Conference
Casting all types and ethnicities, 18 +,

for staged readings of new works at Ojai
Playwrights Conference 2016 Season.
Company: Ojai Playwrights
Conference. Staff: Nicole Arbusto, casting dir.
Runs Aug. 12-14; actors will be in residence in Ojai from Aug. 7-14.
SeekingActors: males & females, 18+,
all ethnicities.
July 6 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (sign-in, 9
a.m.; lunch, 1-2 p.m.) at Actors Equity
Association L.A. Audition Center, 5636
Tujunga Ave., N. Hollywood, CA,
91601. EPA Rules are in effect. A monitor will be provided.
Prepare a contemporary monologue no
longer than two minutes. Note: Season
has not been selected, therefore a character breakdown is not available.
Housing and meals provided. Equity
LOA ref LORT Agreement, pending.
One of Us
Casting the world premiere of the play

One of Us.
Company: Zombie Joes Underground
and Shine On Collective. Staff: M. Delia,
coord.
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CALIFORNIA casting
Casting Seminar. Company states:

Writers in their natural state are about
as civilized as feral dogs so says
Leonard, an indiscriminately relentless
teacher who believes he wrote the book
on what makes an author great. When
four aspiring novelists sign up for his
private writing class, they have no idea
that they are about to get the schooling
of their lives. From Pulitzer finalist
Theresa Rebeck, comes a provocative
comedy with a vicious bite that uses
unwavering wit to peel back the layers
of a hopeful artist and reveal the
scarred humanity beneath.
Company: Chance Theater. Staff: Elina
de Santos, dir.
Rehearsals begin Aug. 8, 2016 (weekday evenings and weekend days); runs
Sept. 23-Oct. 23, 2016 (Fri. & Sat. at 8
p.m.; Sun. at 3 p.m. and TBA Thurs. at
7:30pm, Weds. Oct. 5 at 7:30p) in
Anaheim, CA.
SeekingLeonard: male, 45-59, all ethnicities, charismatic, fierce, brilliant,
complicated, celebrity writing teacher;
he takes no prisoners; Leonard deftly
shreds the egos of his students; hes
contemptuous of much around him yet
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permit throughout the shoot and must

have a Coogan account. Brad: male,
21-27, all ethnicities, assistant manager
of the restaurant; a pretty responsible
fellow, very likable, aware that his
employees think he got into the position because he is the owners son.
Karen: female, 18-22, all ethnicities,
works at the restaurant in between
classes at junior college; doesnt take
life, and especially her job, seriously.
Josh: male, 24-29, all ethnicities, constantly calling out Brad for being the
owners son. Always insists on working
the fryers because he is fascinated with
high temperature cooking. Tasha:
female, 28-32, all ethnicities, takes her
job serious and wants to be promoted to
the management program. Fellow
employees annoy her but she realizes
that most of them are not long for working. Teresa: female, 25-29, all ethnicities, attending Beauty College but
needs the money from the restaurant to
pay for it. Teresa hates wearing the
paper hat and hair net because it
messes up her flawless hairstyles.
Suzanne: female, 40-50, Caucasian,
Lamars wife of 30 years; appears in the
opening scene as well as the flashbacks
of Lamars impossible past. Her devotion to her husband is very evident. Her
inner strength is a product of her grace.
And it is that grace that will benefit
Lamar; must be able to play 40-60 with
age progression makeup. Realtor:
males & females, 30-70, Caucasian,
embarrassed that the sellers of the
house reneged on the bid once they
found out the Phillips were an

interracial couple. Waitress: female,
20-40, Caucasian, snooty employee of
the diner who refuses to serve Lamar
and Suzanne.
in Los Angeles, CA.
Apply on Backstage.com.
Those selected to audition will be provided sides.
Pays $150/day. SAG-AFTRA Short Film
Agreement.
STUDENT FILMS
Guess Train
Casting Guess Train, an NYFA student thesis film.

Company: New York Film Academy.
Staff: Oulike Fnu, dir.
Shoots July 15-20 in L.A.
SeekingAndy: male, 5-10, Caucasian,
Hispanic, Native American, Southeast
Asian / Pacific Islander, Ethnically
Ambiguous / Mixed Race, from a poor
family, very understandable and obedient, suffers from asthma for years, his
father went to prison when he was
young, so it makes him shy and introverted, looks cute with black hair and
big eyes. C-Dog: male, 20-30, Asian,
South Asian, Southeast Asian / Pacific
Race, an adopted hoodlum living in
L.A., makes a living by stealing money
from the others, looks like a bad guy,
SHORT FILMS
My Name Is Lamar
Casting My Name is Lamar a short

film. Synopsis: 60-year-old Lamar
Phillips is starting his first day at a new
job in a fast food restaurant. He is twice
the age of his fellow employees but he
loves being around their energy. When
he is instructed by his manager to clean
the dining area, Lamar is faced with a
dilemma that no one would be prepared to deal with.
Company: Jeannine Fisher Casting.
Staff: Jeannine Fisher, casting dir.
Shoots early August in Los Angeles.
SeekingMother: female, 28-30,
Caucasian, in the restaurant because
her son loves chicken nuggets. She
appears bitter about life and the choices
shes made. Her sour facial expression
speaks volumes. No lines so the ideal
actor must be able to express a arrange
of thoughts and emotions through nonverbal acting; will strongly consider
real mother/son acting duo. Son: male,
3-5, Caucasian, happy-go-lucky kid who
is in his favorite restaurant enjoying his
chicken nuggets. Cute but not precocious, constantly smiling. Note: After
reviewing the sides, if you prefer your
child not to use the written dialogue
sound adjustment can be made to use a
similar sounding word and synthesized
into the dialogue word. Preference
given to mother/son duo. Child actor
must have and maintain an active work
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Sir Peter Shaffer

On behalf of the entire company
at Fundamental Theater Project,
we are deeply saddened by
the passing of our friend and
honorary patron, Sir Peter
Shaffer.
Sir Peter's contribution to the
arts over the course of his long
life made such an impact on
artists all across the world,
and we were privileged to have
his guidance, support and the
opportunities to honor him.
Many other respected artists
that have collaborated with FTP

- Ian McKellen, Simon Callow,
Alec Baldwin, Aidan Quinn,
Derek Jacobi, John Guare - have
done so, purely out of love
and respect for Sir Peter. This
past March, we presented the
first Peter Shaffer Award to
playwright Ben Holbrook, as a
promise to nurture the future
leading voices of the theatre.
We shall continue to honor Sir
Peter with this award over the
coming years, and keep his
legacy alive through our work.
Thank you, Peter.
www.FundamentalTheaterProject.com
FILM
Seminar
he appreciates beauty and honest writing; past caring what people think of
him, he is haunted by self-loathing.
Kate: female, 25-35, all ethnicities,
Bennington educated; child of affluent
New Yorkers, defensive, prickly feminist; shes been working on the same
short story for years, ever since she
received praise for it at college;
Leonards evisceration of her writing
ultimately prompts her talent to
emerge; she has survivor skills born of
her intelligence not her privilege.
Douglas: male, 25-39, all ethnicities,
the most successful of the four students
and, not coincidentally, best connected; he can actually write, but is
constantly accused of name dropping; e ranges from insufferable to
surprising dimension over the course of
the play. Izzy: female, 25-35, Asian, the
requisite sexpot, opportunistic, and
confident; deemed a good writer from
the beginning, she is at the center of
the groups romantic conflicts; even
though she is beautiful she doesnt suffer from pretty girl syndrome; she
knows what she wants; shell get it.
Auditions will be held June 27 at 7 p.m.
and June 28 at 7 p.m. at Chance Theater,
5522 E. La Palma Ave., Anaheim, CA,
92857.
Send submissions to casting01@
chancetheater.com.
Prepare two contrasting one minute
contemporary monologues. Bring headshot and resume. For more info, visit
http://chancetheater.com/auditions-2/.
Pays $400/total for the production run
of 16 performances.
PLAYS
Rehearses in July; runs July 29, July

30, Aug. 5, Aug. 6, Aug. 12, and Aug. 13
(evenings) in N. Hollywood, CA.
SeekingThe Psychic: males &
females, 21-59, all ethnicities, a mysterious sideshow psychic who dreads the
next performance, predicting it will not
end well. The Barker: males & females,
18+, all ethnicities, the greedy and
ambitious ringleader of the freak show
with an air of grandeur and determination to keep his show running at all
costs. Alice the Contortionist: female,
21-35, all ethnicities, a troubled young
contortionist with a drinking problem
who wants to leave the freak show. The
Amazing Reptile Man: male, 21-59, all
ethnicities, an angst-filled young man
covered in scales who is sick of being
treated like a freak. The Woolly
Mammoth: 19-35, all ethnicities, an
innocent, childlike sweetheart with a
girly demeanor who is covered in fur.
The Guest: males & females, 19-59, all
ethnicities, a sadistic audience member
who enjoys tormenting and heckling
the freaks. Chance the Crying Clown:
male, 18+, all ethnicities, a creepy, mute
clown with a dark past. Crissie McKay:
female, 18+, all ethnicities, half of a pair
of Siamese twins and a singer who
longs for the companionship of her sister. Milene McKay: female, 18+, all ethnicities, the strange other half of a pair
of Siamese twins and a singer who can
only speak by echoing her sister. The
Human Skeleton: male, 18+, all ethnicities, an emaciated man who is refined
and philosophical, although he has
come from extreme poverty. Alfie the
Albino: male, 18+, all ethnicities, a
timid albino magician who is desperate
to prove that he is more than a freak.
Seeking submissions from CA.
Send submissions to marleedelia@
gmail.com.
Prepare a one-minute monologue that
best showcases you as an actor/artist.
This can be original work.
No pay.
casting NATIONAL/REGIONAL
PLAYS
but is very kind hearted and loves his

grandmother very much.
Grandmother: female, 60-80, Asian,
South Asian, Southeast Asian / Pacific
Race, kind hearted, adopted a boy years
ago, has great expectations of the kid,
but she also knows maybe the boy is
doing something bad secretly, tries to
reach the boy by teaching him good
things in life. Jane: female, 26-39,
Caucasian, Hispanic, Native American,
Ethnically Ambiguous / Mixed Race,
African Descent, a very beautiful
mother married to a poor man.
Send submissions to yuxiao.wang@
nyfa.edu.
Note your availability for shoot dates.
No pay, but copy, credit, and meals
provided.
Nigh
TV & VIDEO
MODELING
Casting Nigh, a short student film

for NYFA, which takes place in the 70s.
Company: NYFA. Staff: Kelvin Shum,
dir.; Law Yuk Hong, DP; Roy Ran, prod.
Shoot date(s) TBD in L.A.
SeekingAnnabelle Burton: female,
18-25, Caucasian, Native American,
grew up as a outgoing girl with her
family, beloved by their village;
always happy and energetic until the
death of her mother, who was
murdered by her father, Jacob Burton;
was sexually assaulted at age 10
causing her to run away from home;
shes hit by a car and loses her
memory. Since then, she has been a
quiet girl who is afraid of the outside
world; she is bullied in school and has
lost her once-happy self. Note: This is
a very strong and emotional character
with a very strong character-driven
script. Ethan Burton: male, 25-34,
Caucasian, Native American,
Annabelles brother; a proud and
known figure in the village; outgoing
but with a dark and deep personality,
family-oriented. Jacob Burton: male,
45-60, Caucasian, Native American,
Annabelle and Ethans father; a quiet
but deadly man, once a respected
member of the village; after his
murder of his wife, he moved his
family into the woods, residing and
living off his life as a wood craftsman.
After the death of his wife, he became
a very internal person, also covering
his deepest internal dark side and the
truth to Annabelles incident.
Send submissions to haoyang.ran@
nyfa.edu.
Producer plans to apply for the SAGAFTRA Student Film Agreement.
SCRIPTED TV & VIDEO

Its Not Offensive If Its Funny
Casting an ensemble of eight actors for

Its Not Offensive If Its Funny, a
series of one- and two-minute comedy/
satire shorts, to be shot every week or
two, in the same vein as Funny or Die
and Saturday Night Live.
Company: Rounding 3rd Productions.
Staff: Philip Creager, writer-dir.
PROMOTIONAL &
AUDITION EVENT MODELING
HIGHLIGHT S
Fri. June 24
CA L I F O R N I A
The Crier
Sat. June 25
Digital BoomBox: The Reality Show
Untitled Roommate Short
Palm Canyon Theatre Season
Robin Hood
The Producers (6/26)
Sun. June 26
Chronicles of a Side Dude
The Lil Dickens Carolers (also 6/27)
Mon. June 27
Leech
Wild Party & Frankenstein
(also 6/28)
Seminar (also 6/28)
Weds. June 29
Venus in Fur
Shoots every week or two (no more

than a day per video) mostly in the San
Fernando Valley of L.A.
SeekingBobo: male, 18+, all
ethnicities, a nonviolent pimp with
opinions; his humor comes from his
frustration with his two bumbling
ladies, as they participate in his weekly
television podcast; definitely
streetwise and thinks hes smarter
than he is; physically non-threatening.
Sharika: female, 18-50, all ethnicities,
supporting to lead character; to play
multiple parts including Clinton (any
of them), a hooker, and a Kardashian;
will play a wide range of characters.
Shank: male, 18+, all ethnicities,
supporting to lead character; to play
multiple characters including a welldressed beggar on the street, Mel
Kiper, Donald Trump, or Donald Duck
in other weeks; actor play a wide range
of characters.
Send submissions to creagsat3rd@att.
net.
Submit a headshot. Video submissions
preferred, although not required.
Improv experience a plus, although not
required. To view a sample of the directors work, visit www.youtube.com/
watch?v=ibDYwrX9xH4.
Meals provided.
VISIT BACKSTAGE.COM/CASTING
for full character breakdowns, script
sides, and more casting notices
San Diego Comic-Con, Models

& Actors
Seeking models and actors to work

various Comic-con related promos.
Company: 360 Events & Promotions |
360 Models. Staff: Thomas Belway,
agency dir.
Positions work July 21-23 (9 a.m.-6
p.m.) and July 24 (9 a.m.-5 p.m.) in San
Diego, CA.
SeekingPromotional Model: males &
females, 18+, all ethnicities, wear
Comic-Con related costumes and participate in activities in the Gas Lamp
area. Brand Ambassador: males &
females, 18+, all ethnicities, engage
consumers, distribute premiums, assist
with photos, etc. Costume Character/
Actors: males & females, 18+, all ethnicities, dress up as some of your favorite characters!!! Yes, you will know who
they are. Actors should be animated,
comfortable in costumes and have similar experience.
For consideration, actors must join
www.360-NOW.com and then email
bookings@360promonetwork.com to
confirm completion. Include your
resume, photos and best contact information. Agency is actively booking
numerous Comic-Con related activities
and need Models, Actors, Brand
Ambassadors, Field Managers and
other Talent.
Pays $18-$20/hr. depending on position. Note: Actors must register with
360 Events & Promotions for
consideration.
NATIONAL/
REGIONAL
PLAYS
Baltimore Center Stage
Casting Equity actors for the Baltimore

Center Stage 2016-2017. Season inclides
Les Liaisons Dangereus (Christopher
Hampton, playwright), White Snake
(Mary Zimmerman, playwright),
Twisted Melodies (Kelvin Roston,
Jr., playwright), That Face (Polly
Stenham, playwright), and Jazz (Toni
Morrison, writer; Nambi E. Kelley,
adaptation).
Company: Baltimore Center Stage.
Staff: Kwame Kwei-Armah, artistic dir.;
Stephanie Rolland, artistic admin.
Season runs in Baltimore, MD.
p.m.; by appointment) at Rehearsal Hall
(in Mt Vernon Marketplace), 830
Guilford Ave., Baltimore, MD, 21202.A

monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this
audition.
For a 20-minute audition slot, email
casting@centerstage.org. Prepare
either two one-minute contrasting
monologue or one one-minute monologue and 16 bars of a song. An accompanist will be provided. For more info,
visit www.centerstage.org.
Agreement.
Blackberry Daze
Casting Blackberry Daze, an adaptation from the novel Blackberry Days of

Summer by Ruth P. Watson.
Company: MetroStage. Staff: Carolyn
Griffin, artistic dir.
1-Oct. 16 in Alexandria, VA.
SeekingHerman Camm: male, 30-40,
all ethnicities. Carrie: female, 18+, all
ethnicities. Actor 1: male, 20-29, all
ethnicities. Actor 2: female, 40-49, all
ethnicities.
p.m.) at Metro Stage, 1201 North Royal
St., Alexandria, VA, 22314. A monitor
will not be provided. The producer will
run all aspects of this audition.
For an audition appointment (highly
recommended), email Carolyn@metrostage.org (preferred) or call (703) 5489044. Indicate preferred time and
Equity status. AEA members without
appointments seen as time permits.
Prepare a two-minute monologue.
Also prepare 16 bars of jazz, blues or
gospel. Bring sheet music for
accompanist. Bring picture and resume
stapled together. For more info, visit
www.metrostage.org.
Note: Local DC metro actors preferred.
All characters are African-American.
Pays $550/wk. Equity SPT Contract.
Bristol Riverside Theatre
Casting Equity actors and actor/singers for the Bristol Riverside Theatre
2016-2017 Season. Season includes A
Closer Walk With Patsy Cline (Dean
Regan, playwright; Susan D. Atkinson,
dir. Rehearsals begin Sept. 27-Oct. 16),
Working: A Musical (Studs Terkel,
book writer; Stephen Schwartz and
Nina Faso, adapted by; Keith Baker,
dir.; Douglass Lutz, musical dir.;
Stephen Casey, choreo. Rehearsals
begin Oct. 11; runs Nov. 1-20), and
Driving Miss Daisy (Alfred Uhry,
playwright; Amy Kaissar, dir.
Rehearsals begin Jan. 3, 2017; runs Jan.
24-Feb. 12, 2017).
Company: Bristol Riverside Theatre.
Season runs in Bristol, PA.
SeekingEquity Actors/Singers: 18+,
all ethnicities.
p.m.) at Bristol Riverside Theatre
Rehearsal Studio, 201 Cedar St., Bristol,
PA, 19007. A monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects
of this audition.
Prepare either two contrasting oneminute monologues or a brief song
(appropriate for Working or A Closer
Walk With Patsy Cline) or a brief song
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NATIONAL/REGIONAL casting
Farmers Alley Theatre Season
Casting Equity actors/singers for the

upcoming 2016-17 season. Season
includes Bonnie & Clyde (Frank
Wildhorn, music; Don Black, lyrics;
Ivan Menchell, book; Kathy Mulay, dir.;
Marie Kerstetter, music dir. Rehearsals
begin Sept. 6; runs Sept. 30-Oct. 9 or
16), Disgraced (Ayad Akhtar, writer;
D. Terry Williams, dir. Rehearsals
begin Oct. 10; runs Nov. 4-13 or 20),
Million Dollar Quartet (A Jukebox
Musical. Floyd Mutrux and Colin
Escott, writers; Various Artists, music;
Scott Moreau, dir.; Nat Zegree, music
dir. Rehearsals begin Nov. 14; runs Dec.
2-18 or 23 or Jan, 1, 2017), Toxic
Avenger (Joe DiPietro, book; David
Bryan, music; Joe DiPietro & David
Bryan, lyrics; Robert Weiner, dir.
Rehearsals begin Jan. 9, 2017; runs Feb.
3-19 or 26), Buyer & Cellar (Jonathan
Tolins, writer; Adam Weiner, dir.
Rehearsals begins Feb. 27, 2017; runs
Mar. 10-19 or 26, 2017), Andrews
Brothers (Larry Raben, dir..; Marie
Kerstetter, music dir. Rehearsals begin
Mar. 27, 2017; runs Apr. 21-May 7 or 14),
TBA June 2017 Musical (Kathy Mulay,
dir. Rehearsals begin May 15; runs June
9-25 or July 2, 2017), and Peter And
Starcatcher (Stephen Brotebeck, dir.
Rehearsals begin June 26, 2017; runs
July 21-Aug. 6 or 13, 2017).
Company: Farmers Alley Theatre.
Staff: Jeremy Koch; artistic dir.; Adam
Weiner, exec. dir.; Kathy Mulay, dir.; D.
Terry Williams, dir.
Season runs in Kalamazoo, MI.
June 26 from 11:30 a.m.-7 p.m. (lunch,
3-3:30) at Farmers Alley Theatre, 221
Farmers Alley, Kalamazoo, MI, 49007.
EPA Rules are in effect. A monitor will
not be provided. The producer will run
all aspects of this audition.
For an audition appointment, email
Jeremy Koch at submissions@farmersalleytheatre.com.
Prepare two contrasting songs (we
may only ask for one). If auditioning for
Disgraced or Peter And The
Starcatcher, prepare a contemporary
dramatic or comedic monologue
respectively. Bring headshot, resume
and legible music in correct key. An
accompanist will be provided.
Pays $315/wk. Equity SPT 3
Agreement. Housing and travel provided for out of town talent.
Funnyman
Casting Funnyman, a play.

Company: Circle Theatre. Staff: Krista
Scott, dir.; Bruce Graham, playwright.
Rehearsals begin Sept. 26; runs Oct.
20-Nov. 19 in Fort Worth, TX.
SeekingChick Sherman: 60-69,
Caucasian. Milt (Junior) Karp: 60-69,
all ethnicities. Katherine Sherman:
24-29, Caucasian. Nathan Wise: 25-34,
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Caucasian. Matthew Baroni: 30-39, all

ethnicities. Victor La Plant: 40-49, all
ethnicities.
July 24 from 1-10 p.m. (break 5-6 p.m.)
at Circle Theatre, 230 West Fourth St.,
Fort Worth, TX, 76102. A monitor will
For an audition appointment, call (817)
877-3040 or visit this link to sign up:
https://instant-scheduling.com/sch.
php?kn=765546. Auditions for
Funnyman will consist of cold readings of monologues and sides from the
script. Note: Specific lines in the script
determine that Chick, Katherine, and
Nathan are Caucasians of Jewish
decent; all other roles are open to all
ethnicities. Circle Theatre is a member
of the Equity Membership Candidacy
Program. Housing and transportation
are not provided for out-of-town hires.
Callbacks will be July 25.
Pays: $229/wk. Equity SPT 1 Contract.
Good People
Casting Good People, by David

Lindsay-Abaire.
Company: American Stage Theatre
Company. Staff: Stephanie Gularte, producing artistic dir.
Runs Aug. 16-Oct. 2. in St. Petersburg,
FL.
SeekingMike Dillon: male, 50+,
Caucasian.
Seeking submissions from FL.
Send submissions to casting@americanstage.org.
Florida auditions will be held for localarea actors by invited appointments
only, and those outside of the local and
Florida area will be considered for
video auditions. For consideration, submit picture and resume or send to
American Stage, Attn: Casting Good
People Submission, PO Box 1560, St.
Petersburg, FL 33731. Submissions
deadline is June 30. Mark submissions:
Good People/Role of Mike
Submission. Note: Make sure to indicate if you are local to the theater or
requesting a possible video audition.
Pays $490/wk. Equity SPT Contract.
Sex With Strangers
Casting Equity actors for Sex With

Strangers.
Company: Cleveland Play House. Staff:
Laura Eason, playwright; Joanie
Schultz, dir.; Laura Kepley, artistic dir.;
Elissa Myers Casting, casting office;
Paul Fouquet, casting dir.; Karie
Koppel, casting assoc.
Rehearsals begin Sept. 27; runs Oct.
22-Nov. 13 in Cleveland, OH.
SeekingEthan: male, 20-29, all
ethnicities. Olivia: female, 30-45, all
ethnicities.
July 13 (by appointment ), July 14 (by
appointment ) and July 15 (by
appointment ) in NYC.
For consideration, Equity actors
should mail or messenger picture and
resume to Elissa Myers Casting, 250 W.
54th St., 10th Fl., New York, NY, 10019.
Mark submissions: Attn: Sex With
Strangers, Role of ___/NYC Appt.
Submission. Submissions received
after June 30 will not be considered.
Seeking submissions from AEA

members only via this posting. AEA
members must submit themselves
directly in order to be considered (no
agent submissions.).
Pays $799/wk. Equity LORT Non-Rep C
Contract.
The Kings Of Hells Palace
Casting Equity actors for The Kings

Of Hells Palace.
Company: Goodman Theatre. Staff:
Frances Ya-Chu Cowhig, writer; Tea
Alagic, dir.; Robert Falls, artistic dir.;
Steve Scott, prod.; Adam Belcuore,
assoc. prod.-dir. of casting; Erica
Sartini-Combs, assoc. casting dir.;
Rachael Jimenez, casting asst.; Maddy
Kelly, casting intern.
Rehearsals begin Sept. 10; runs Sept.
25-Oct. 9 in Chicago, IL.
SeekingPei: female, 20-29, all ethnicities. Little Yi : male, 20-29, all ethnicities. Yin: female, 30-39, all ethnicities.
Stone: male, 30-39, all ethnicities.
Jasmine: female, 20-39, all ethnicities.
Wen: male, 35-49, all ethnicities. Chen:
male, 30-39, all ethnicities. Pearl:
female, 35-49, all ethnicities. Luo Na:
female, 30-39, Asian. Director Zhang:
male, 40-49, all ethnicities.
Seeking submissions from IL.
For consideration, submit headshots
and resumes to
GoodmanSelfSubmissions@gmail.com
with the role of interest and show in the
subject line or mail to Attn: Casting, 170
N Dearborn St., 4th Fl., Chicago IL,
60601. Submissions deadline is June 27.
Casting Note: Playwright is seeking
actors who are process driven and have
a vibrant physical life. Training in Le
coq and/or physical theatre a plus. The
playwright is interested in seeing submissions from all ethnicities. All actors
who identify as part of the Asian diaspora are encouraged to submit.
Pays $510/wk.+ P&H for union actors.
Pays $400/wk. non-union. Equity LORT
Non-Rep Experimental Theatre
Contract.
The Mystery Of Irma Vep
Casting Equity actors for The Mystery

Of Irma Vep, a mix of theatrical and
film styles including satire, melodrama, farce, horror and camp in which
two male actors play all roles and must
be able to transform quickly and with
ease with impeccable comic timing and
ability.
Company: Triad Stage. Staff: Preston
Lane, artistic dir.; Charles Ludlam,
writer; Bryan Conger, dir.
Rehearsals begin Sept. 9; runs Oct. 816 in Greensboro, NC.
SeekingActor 2: male, 20-49, all ethnicities. Actor 1: male, 20-49, all
ethnicities.
July 5 from 11:30 a.m.-6 p.m. (lunch,
12:30-1 p.m.; by appointment) at Triad
Stage, 232 South Elm St., Sloan
Rehearsal Hall, Third Floor,
Greensboro, NC, 27401. A monitor will
Prepare a brief comedic monologue.
Bring picture and resume. For consideration, Equity members call (336) 2740067 ext. 215 or email bryan@
triadstage.org. For more info, visit

www.triadstage.org.
Pays $606/wk. Equity LOA Agreement.
The Smell of the Kill & Taking

Sides
Casting two shows for Chenango River

Theatre, an SPT theatre, upstate NY.
Shows include The Smell of the Kill
(Rehearses Aug. 1-18; runs Aug. 19-Sept.
11) and Taking Sides (Rehearses Sept.
12-29; runs Sept. 30-Oct. 16).
Company: Chenango River Theatre.
Staff: Bill Lelbach, artistic dir.
All rehearsals & performances in
Greene, NY (just north of Binghamton).
SeekingMolly (Smell of the Kill):
female, 33-39, all ethnicities, the
youngest, seemingly innocent, mid
30s, passive, but ultimately passive
aggressive. For 12 years, Mollys wanted
to have children, but her husband
doesnt and tries to keep tabs on her
while withholding sex. Working on her
fifth affair. Nicky (Smell of the Kill):
female, 39-45, all ethnicities, a career
woman and mom, her husband has
been indicted for embezzlement and
wants her to quit her job and use her
pension to pay his defense fees. Quick
witted, outgoing and friends with
Debra since college. Debra (Smell of
the Kill): female, 39-45, all ethnicities,
seemingly the most straitlaced of the
three, she gave up her career in real
estate to be a stay-at-home mom. Her
husband, a womanizer, wants to move
her out of their home to move his latest
girlfriend in. A fragile personality hidden under a confident, suburban
facade. Wilhelm Furtwangler (Taking
Sides): male, 56-64, Caucasian, initially arrogant and remote, considered
the greatest conductor of his generation. Came to be known essentially as
Hitlers conductor. Saved numerous
Jews from the ovens, intelligent, absolutely believes that staying in Germany
was the best way to fight Hitler.
Looking to resume his illustrious
career. Based on the true story. Emmi
Straube (Taking Sides): female,
22-28, Caucasian, German secretary,
early to late 20s, pale, somewhat nondescript. Working for the American,
Major Arnold, as Arnold prepares his
case against famous conductor
Furtwangler. Lover of classical music.
Helmuth Rode (Taking Sides): male,
40-49, Caucasian, 40s, German.
During the war years of WWII he was
second violin in the Berlin
Philharmonic. Now destitute, still an
impassioned supporter of the conductor Furtwangler. Lieutenant David
Wills (Taking Sides): male, 23-28,
Caucasian, American of German
descent, mid 20s, a classical music
lover, captivated by Furtwanglers
greatness and horrified by the humiliating and brutal tactics Arnold uses to
try and break Furtwangler. Tamara
Sachs (Taking Sides): female, 32-42,
Caucasian, German, 32, but looking
much older, her experiences have taken
their toll on her physically and mentally - an undercurrent of psychotic
behavior.
Seeking submissions nationwide.
Submissions not following the guidelines will not be accepted. Email head06.23.16 backstage
35
PLAYS
and a one-minute monologue. If singing, bring sheet music in correct key;

accompanist provided. Bring photo/
resume, stapled back-to-back. No
appointments. Actors seen on first
come, first seen basis.
Pays $476/wk. Equity LOA Agreement.
PLAYS
MUSICALS
shot and resume (max. one page each)

with the specific role(s) you are interested in for each show to info@
chenangorivertheatre.org. You must
title the headshot and resume with last
name only (i.e. SmithHeadshot.jpg,
SmithResume.pdf). For additional
info, go to the auditions page at www.
chenangorivertheatre.org. Submissions
deadline is June 28. No phone calls. No
video submissions. To be cast, you
must be available to audition in NYC on
July 5 (or to come to Greene to
audition).
Equity: SPT Level 2 for rehearsal
weeks ($285), Level 1 for performance
weeks ($236). Non-Equity: Pays: $200/
wk. max.
To Kill a Mockingbird
Casting To Kill a Mockingbird.

Company: Tennessee Shakespeare
Company. Staff: Dan McCleary, prod.
artistic dir.-dir.
20-Oct. 2 (six performances in each of
two weeks, including a total of four student morning matinees) in
Germantown, TN.
SeekingAtticus Finch: male, 42-49,
Caucasian. Mrs. Dubose: female, 60-75,
Caucasian. Judge Taylor/Mr.
Cunningham: male, 55-65, Caucasian.
Rev. Sykes: male, 55-70, African
American.
July 8 from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. (break, 3-4
p.m.) at Tennessee Shakespeare
Company Rehearsal Hall, 3092 Village
Shops Dr., Germantown, TN, 38138.
Storefront next to office. Check in with
monitor in office. Near Target. A monitor will not be provided. The producer
will run all aspects of this audition.
For an audition appointment, Equity
members email oliviawarfield@
tnshakespeare.org or call (901) 7590620, 1-5 p.m.
Prepare one 2-minute piece from a
20th Century play that reflects the
American south; selections from To
Kill a Mockingbird are welcome. Bring
picture and resume. For more info, visit
www.tnshakespeare.org.
Pays $443/wk. Equity SPT Tier 6
Contract.
MUSICALS
Mamma Mia! Natl Tour
Casting the national tour of Mamma

Mia! with book by Catherine Johnson,
music & lyrics by Bjrn Ulvaeus & Benny
Andersson, additional material by
Martin Koch, and some songs written
with Stig Anderson. The cast should be
quirky and offbeat. We are not seeking
obvious musical theater performers.
Actors who sing and move work best in
this show. All artists should have a rock/
pop sound and be able to move well.
Company: Joy Dewing Casting. Staff:
Work Light Productions LLC, prod.;
Phyllida Lloyd, dir.; Anthony Van Laast,
choreo.; David Holcenberg, music
supervisor; Martha Banta, assoc. dir.;
Janet Rothermel, assoc. choreo.; Joy
Dewing Casting, casting.
Rehearsals begin Sept. 5; tech Oct.

4-12; tour runs Oct. 14-25.
SeekingDonna: female, 30-49, all
ethnicities, attractive and free-spirited.
A former lead singer in a group called
Donna and the Dynamos who now
owns and runs a hotel/casino on a
Greek island. A strong feminist who
also has a zany and vulnerable side.
Strong rock belt with a great low range
and terrific high belt to C#; principal.
Sam: male, 30-49, all ethnicities, 510
& up. May be Sophies father. Left
Donna 20 years ago because he was
engaged to another woman. Charming,
handsome, successful architect. Actor
who sings; high rock baritone to Ab;
principal. Dynamo Understudies:
female, 25-49, all ethnicities, great pop
voices, comedic skills and move well to
be in the ensemble and understudy the
Dynamos (Donna, Rosie); esemble.
Auditions will be held June 27 from 10
a.m.-1 p.m. (Finalists will travel to NYC
for Final Callbacks on Thursday July 28.
Company will provide housing & transportation to/from NYC.) at The Ruth
Page Center for the Arts, 1016 N.
Dearborn St., Chicago, IL, 60610.
To sign up for a time slot, visit http://
www.signupgenius.com/
go/20f0b48aba72ea6f85-mamma. No
unofficial list will be accepted. If you
are unable to secure a time slot, an
alternate list will be posted the day of
the audition. We are typically able to
see most or all of our alternates. Agent
appointments are also available.
Prepare 16 bars of a pop/rock song from
the 70s-today (not written for a musical) that is in the style of the show. You
may sing from the show. If you would
like to prepare sides/music from the
show in advance, visit http://joydewingcastingsides.tumblr.com/. Callbacks
will be held the following day; if called
back, you will be asked to prepare
material.
Pays $550/wk. plus per diem, housing,
transportation provided.
Million Dollar Quartet
La Comedia Dinner Theatre in

Springboro, Ohio is accepting video
submissions, headshots, and resumes
for their production of The Million
Dollar Quartet, the Tony Awardwinning musical inspired by the story
of the famed recording session that
brought together rock-and-roll icons
Elvis, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis,
and Carl Perkins for the first and only
time.
Company: LaComedia Dinner Theatre.
Staff: Joe Adkins, president.
Rehearsals begin Aug. 15, 2016; runs
Sept. 1-Oct. 29 at LaComedia Dinner
Theater in Springboro, OH.
SeekingElvis Presley: male, 20-29,
Caucasian, actor/singer/guitar player, at
the beginning of his career, must be
familiar with his music and able to play
the guitar; should sound and look
somewhat like Elvis, without being an
impersonator. Submit a song by Elvis;
accompany self on guitar. Jerry Lee
Lewis: male, 20-29, Caucasian, actor/
singer/pianist, must be a superb piano
player, able to play like Jerry Lee Lewis;
fun, energetic, comic skills. Submit a
song by Jerry Lee Lewis; accompany
self on piano, displaying ability to play

like Jerry Lee Lewis. Carl Perkins:
male, 20-29, Caucasian, actor/singer/
lead guitar player, Carl Perkins was the
pioneer of rockabilly music; must be an
excellent lead guitarist. Submit a song
by Carl Perkins; accompany self on guitar. Johnny Cash: male, 20-29,
Caucasian, tall actor/singer/guitar
player, must look and sound like
Johnny Cash without being an impersonator. Submit a song by Johnny Cash;
accompany self on guitar. Drummer:
male, 20-50, all ethnicities, should be
able to play swing/jazz, and also be
familiar with country music as well.
You will sing back-ups on some numbers. Submit a song playing the drums
and singing a song from the show, or
submit a separate song to display singing ability. Rockabilly Slap Bass Player:
male, 20-50, all ethnicities, has to play
upright bass with rockabilly slap bass
style. You will sing back-ups on some
numbers. Submit a song playing the
upright bass and singing a song from
the show, or submit a separate song to
display singing ability. Sam Phillips:
male, 30-49, Caucasian, father of rockn-roll and founder of Sun Records. He
discovered Elvis, Jerry Lee Lewis,
Johnny Cash, and Carl Perkins.
Charismatic figure in American music.
Submission should present an energetic, showman type style in acting.
Resume and headshot must be accompanied by video reel. Send submissions
to president@lacomedia.com Call Joe at
(937) 746-4537 with questions.
Pay provided.
Ocean State Theatre Season
Casting the Ocean State Theatres

2016-2017 season. Season includes
Billy Elliot (Elton John, music; Lee
Hall, lyrics; Amiee Turner, dir.; John
Jay Espino, musical dir. Rehearsals
begin Sept. 13; runs Sept. 28-Oct. 23);
Doubt: A Parable (John Patrick
Shanley, writer. Rehearsals begin Oct.
18; runs Nov. 2-20); White Christmas
(Irving Berlin, music & lyrics; David
Ives and Paul Blake, book. Rehearsals
begin Nov. 14; runs Nov. 30-Dec. 24
with a possible extension through Jan.
1, 2017); Born Yesterday (Garson
Kanin, writer. Rehearsals begin Jan. 10,
2017; runs Jan. 25-Feb. 12); Little
Women (Allan Knee, writer; Jason
Howland, music; Mindi Dickstein, lyrics; Esther Zabinski, music dir.
Rehearsals begin Feb. 14, 2017; runs
Mar. 1-19); Inherit the Wind (Jerome
Lawrence and Robert Edwin Lee, writers; Fred Sullivan Jr., dir. Rehearsals
begin Mar. 14, 2017; runs Mar. 29-Apr.
16); and Thoroughly Modern Millie
(Richard Henry Morris and Dick
Scanlan, writers; Jeanine Tesori, new
music; Dick Scanlan, new lyrics; Esther
Zabinski, music dir. Rehearsals begin
Apr. 11, 2017; runs Apr. 26-May 21).
Company: Ocean State Theatre
Company, Inc. Staff: Amiee Turner,
prod. artistic dir.
Season rehearses and performs in
Warwick, RI.
SeekingEquity Actors, Singers &
Dancers: males & females, 18+, all
ethnicities.

July 11 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. (actors; no
accompanist provided), from 12-4 p.m.
(singers), at 5 p.m. (dancers) and from
7-9 p.m. (actors; no accompanist provided), July 12 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
(singers), at 3 p.m. (dancers) and from
5-6 p.m. (actors; no accompanist provided) and July 13 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
(singers) and at 3 p.m. (dancers) at
Ocean State Theatre, 1245 Jefferson
Blvd., Warwick, RI, 02886. Enter thru
main lobby doors. A monitor will not be
provided. The producer will run all
aspects of this audition.
For an actor or singer appointment,
email Robert.Miller@ostcri.org. No
appointment needed for dance audition. AEA members without appointments will be seen as time permits on
first come, first seen basis. Note: There
are no NYC auditions scheduled at this
time.
Bring picture and resume, stapled
back-to-back. Actors: Prepare two brief
contrasting monologues. There may
only be time to perform one.
Contemporary material requested.
Some may be asked to stay for cold
readings. Singers: Prepare two brief
songs (one up-tempo; one ballad).
There may be time to perform one.
Some may be asked to stay for the
dance call. Bring appropriate dancewear and (if you have them) dance
shoes. Note: If you wish to audition for
both musicals and plays, then prepare
one brief song and one brief contemporary monologue and attend during the
singing audition time-frame. No
accompanist is provided during the
Actor auditions. Dancers: Be warmed
and ready to dance. Wear appropriate
dancewear. Have ballet, tap, & character shoes. Some may be asked to stay
and sing. Prepare 16 bars of an uptempo musical theatre song. Bring
sheet music in correct key; accompanist
provided, but will not transpose.
Equity LOA Contract, salary pending
(2015: $447/wk).
Pippin
Casting Equity actors for Pippin.

Company: Le Petit Theatre du Vieux
Carre. Staff: Maxwell Williams, artistic
dir.; Stephen Schwartz, music and lyrics; Roger O. Hirson, book.
Rehearses Aug. 8-Sept. 15; runs Sept.
16-Oct. 2 in New Orleans, LA.
SeekingLeading Player: males &
females, 18+, all ethnicities. Pippin:
male, 20-30, all ethnicities.
Charlemagne: male, 40-50, all ethnicities. Lewis: male, 18-25, all ethnicities.
Fastrada: female, 40-50, all ethnicities.
Berthe: female, 70-80, all ethnicities.
Catherine: female, 20-29, all ethnicities. Theo: male, 9-16, all ethnicities.
Players: males & females, 18+, all
ethnicities.
June 27 from 3-9 p.m. and June 28 from
3-9 p.m. at Dixon Hall, Tulane
University, Newcomb Campus, 1229
Broadway, New Orleans, LA, 70118. EPA
Rules are in effect. A monitor will not
be provided. The producer will run all
aspects of this audition.
For an audition appointment, Equity
members email auditions@lepetittheBACKSTAGE.COM
Sight & Sound Theatres
Seeking principals and featured

ensemble/understudies for Sight &
Sound Theatres 2017 season and for
any mid-season needs that arise within
current 2016 season. Season includes
Jonah, Moses, and The Miracle of
Christmas.
Company: Sight & Sound Theatres.
Staff: C. Ell-Suders, coord.
Jonah (Strasburg, PA) and Moses
(Branson, MO) rehearsals begin midJanuary 2017; runs March-October 2017.
Miracle of Christmas rehearsals
begin October 2017; runs NovemberDecember 2017 in Strasburg, PA and
Branson, MO.
SeekingFeatured Ensemble &
Understudy Tracks: males & females,
18+, all ethnicities, engaging and experienced triple threats with show-stopping vocals; to play multiple speaking
roles/sing featured solos/dance
throughout; comedic, dramatic, and
character skills sought. If trained in
BACKSTAGE.COM
CHORUS CALLS
Book of Mormon Jumamosi
Tour
Casting male and female performers

for future replacements in The Book of
Mormon National Tour.
Company: Stuart Thompson
Productions. Staff: Anne Garefino &
Scott Rudin, prods.; Trey Parker &
Casey Nicholaw, dirs.; Robert Lopez,
Matt Stone & Trey Parker, book, music
& lyrics; Casey Nicholaw, choreo.;
Stephen Oremus, music dir.; Carrie
Gardner, casting dir.
Currently running on tour nationally.
SeekingMormon Males: male, 18+,
Caucasian. Male African Villagers:
FEATURE FILMS
Hostiles, Open Call
Casting Hostiles, a feature film starring Christian Bale and Wes Studi
(Dances with Wolves and The Last
of the Mohicans). The film will also
star Rosamund Pike, Jesse Plemons and
Rory Cochrane. Project Description: In
1892, a legendary Army captain reluctantly agrees to escort a Cheyenne chief
and his family through dangerous territory. It will be directed by Scott Cooper,
director of the Oscar winning Crazy
Heart and Black Mass.
Company: Waypoint Entertainment.
Staff: Scott Cooper, dir.; John Lesher,
Ken Kao, Scott Cooper, prods.;
Elizabeth Gabel, casting dir.
Shoots mid-July to November in the
Santa Fe, NM area.
SeekingNative Americans: males &
females, 1+, Native American, seeking
Native American men, women, and
children of all ages and Native
American horse riders.
Auditions will be held June 24 from 3-7
p.m. (drop in anytime to get a photo
taken and meet with the extras casting
director.) at The Science and
Technology Auditorium at the
Southwestern Indian Polytechnic
Institute, 9169 Coors NW, Albuquerque,
NM 87120, Albuquerque, NM, 87120.
Some pay.
Jacobs Ladder
Casting background for the feature

film, Jacobs Ladder, starring Michael
Ealy and Nicole Beharie.
Company: Gaeta / Rosenzweig Films,
Casting Taylormade. Staff: David M.
Rosenthal, dir.; Heather Taylor, casting
dir.
Shoots overnight June 25 in Atlanta,
GA.
SeekingBlue Collar Types: males &
females, 25+, all ethnicities, character
types wanted, must have casual & business casual attire (will be asked to be
bring 3-4 outfit options). Hip Hop Girls:
female, 21-30, all ethnicities, must have
cool hip-hop outfits, will need to bring
3-4 outfit options. Construction
Workers: male, 18+, all ethnicities, real
construction experience is a plus, but
not necessary.
Seeking submissions from GA.
Send submissions to extrascastingtm@gmail.com.
To apply, submit three photos, name,
phone number, email, age, height,
weight, measurements, and location.
$68/8 hrs
Transformers: The Last

Knight
Casting the Paramount Pictures feature film Transformers: The Last

Knight, starring Mark Wahlberg &
Anthony Hopkins.
Company: Paramount Pictures,
Hasbro. Staff: Michael Bay, dir.;
Maryellen Aviano, casting dir.
Shooting through August, in Detroit,
MI.
SeekingExtras: males & females, 16+,
all ethnicities, Casting dir. notes: most
extras will be for those 18 and older, but
there may be some spots available for
16-18 year olds.
Seeking submissions from MI.
Send submissions to transformers5extras@gmail.com.
Include your height, contact info,
schedule, and recent photos.
Some pay.
Wolverine 3
Casting for The Twentieth Century Fox

feature film Wolverine 3 (shooting
title: Juarez), starring Hugh Jackman.
Company: 20th Century Fox, Marvel
Entertainment, Central Casting
Louisiana. Staff: Michael Green & David
James Kelly, writers; James Mangold,
dir.
Shoots overnight June 29, in New
Orleans, LA.
SeekingTheater Attendees: males &
females, 18+, Hispanic.
Seeking submissions from LA.
Send submissions to Juarez@
CentralCasting.com.
Include your name, contact info &
recent photos.
Pays $101.50, plus $35 auto bump, if
applicable.
SCRIPTED TV & VIDEO

Empire, Baby Twins
Casting baby twins for Empire.

Company: Simon Casting. Staff: Claire
Simon, casting dir.; Jackie Dimitrief,
casting assoc.
Shoot begins July 7 in the Chicago, IL.
Note: Talent must have open availability until April 2017 and must live in the
Chicagoland area.
SeekingTwin Girls: female, 0-1,
African American, Ethnically
Ambiguous / Mixed Race, 0-2 months to
play newborn, African American or biracial, will appear in several episodes
this season.
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TV & VIDEO
Seeking strong, diverse male, female,

and gender expansive actor-singerdancers for Drury Lane Oakbrooks productions of Saturday Night Fever
Rehearsals begin Dec. 26, 2016; runs
Jan. 19-Mar. 19, 2017) and Chicago
(Rehearsals begin Mar. 6, 2017; runs
Mar. 30-June 11).
Company: Drury Lane Oakbrook. Staff:
William Osetek, artistic dir.; Matthew
Carney, casting dir.; Eleanor Axt, casting dir.
Productions run in Oakbrook, IL.
SeekingActor-Singer-Dancers: 18+,
all ethnicities.
June 27 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (by
appointment; lunch, 1-1:30 p.m.) at
Drury Lane Oakbrook, 100 Drury Lane,
Rehearsal Room, Oakbrook, IL, 60181.
EPA Rules are in effect. A monitor will
be provided.
For an audition appointment, call (312)
641-0406, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and
3-4:30 p.m. Bring pix & resumes, stapled together. Prepare one 16-bar cut
and a one-minute monologue. Bring
sheet music in your key with cuts
clearly marked. Accompanist will be
provided. Note: Drury Lane
Productions is an Equal Opportunity
Employer.
Pays: $716/wk. min. Equity Drury Lane
Special Agreement.
male, 20-39, African American. Female

African Villagers: female, 20-39,
African American.
Equity Chorus Calls will be held June
28 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. (male & female
singers; sign-in, 9:30 a.m.) and June 29
at 10 a.m. (African Villagers; sign-in,
9:30 a.m.) and at 11 a.m. (Mormon
Males; sign-in, 10:30 a.m.) at Actors
Equity Building, 557 W. Randolph St.,
Chicago, IL, 60661. Chorus rules are in
effect. A monitor will be provided.
Dancers: Mormon Males, bring tap
shoes. Male and Female African
Villagers, bring jazz shoes or sneakers.
Be warmed up and ready to dance at the
time given. Bring picture and resume
stapled back to back. Bring your book of
music, as you may be asked to stay and
sing. Singers: For Mormon males, prepare 16-32 bars of a musical theatre or
pop song that shows off your voice. For
African Villagers, prepare 16-32 bars of
a gospel/R&B;/pop or musical theatre
song that shows off your voice. Bring a
picture and resume staples. Bring sheet
music, a pianist will be provided.
(League) Contract.
FILM
Saturday Night Fever &

Chicago
stage combat, include fight sequence in

submission; armed and unarmed welcome. Baritenor: male, 25-65, all ethnicities, to play 40s, powerful
baritenor; strong legit actor w/ emotional depth and comedic skills. Gospel
Alto & Pop/Gospel Tenor: males &
females, 18+, all ethnicities, female gospel alto with rich soulful sound w/ vast
range, skilled with riffs/runs, solid
actress and competent mover; male
pop/gospel tenor, athletic, domineering
masculine fighter, engaging triple
threat. Non-Singing Actor: male, 25-45,
all ethnicities, to play late 30s, 5960, strong legit actor. Extremely
gifted/moving actor w/ genuine emotional depth and undeniable stage presence; masculine, working-class vibe,
physically fit. Warm Soprano: female,
25+, all ethnicities, to play 40s, must be
skilled dramatic actress and singer with
high energy and superb comedic timing. Rockstar Baritenor: male, 18-50, all
ethnicities, to play 30s, 60+, strong
actor; masculine alpha male presence;
athletic physique; must be a good
mover. Male Bass/Dramatic Actor:
male, 18+, all ethnicities, to play 40s,
6+ preferred, mighty ruler presence
and booming bass voice; must be competent mover/singer. Mezzo Pop Belter:
female, 18-40, all ethnicities, high mix
and belt required; triple threat; very
spirited, wise, and clever. Male
Character Actor/Singer: male, 18+, all
ethnicities, to play 70s+, must play old
age believably; no exaggerated caricatures; must be energetic and fit mover/
singer.
Auditions will be held by invitation
this Aug. in NYC and at the PA theater.
Submit audition video via sight-sound.
com/submitvideoaudition. Submission
deadline is July 15; wait list deadline is
Aug. 10. For submission guidelines &
breakdown, visit sight-sound.com/
auditions. Limited wait list spots will
be available for on-site auditions at the
PA theater location. Select local
Branson performers may be considered
for local audition. Email courtney.ellsuders@sight-sound.com by July 3 to
request time slot (submission guidelines are the same).
Pays: $750-$1,150/wk., plus full health
benefits, paid time off, 401ks, and relocation assistance.
MUSICALS
atre.com. Indicate which role(s) you are

interested in when emailing to schedule your audition. Sides will be emailed
to you when your audition is confirmed, along with 32 bars from the
show. Have an additional song ready to
present if asked. A dance audition will
be held during the callbacks on June 30,
2016. All Characters are part of a traveling acting troupe, perhaps evocative of
the street performers of the French
Quarter. Strong singing, dancing, and
circus skills. The director is very interested in assembling a diverse cast.
Walk-in auditions will be accepted if
time permits.
Pays $247/wk. Equity NOLA C
Agreement.
Send submissions to simoncastingauditions@gmail.com.
Submit current photos and contact
information with subject. Note: You must
live in the Chicagoland area to be
considered; submit ASAP as we are
looking to have this role cast within the
next week or so.
Pays SAG-AFTRA scale.
Evil Kin
TV & VIDEO
COMMERCIAL
Casting season four of Investigation

Discoverys Evil Kin.
Company: Sirens Media. Staff: I.
Patton, casting dir.
Shoots June 27-July 1, in the
Washington D.C. area.
SeekingDavid: male, 24-28,
Caucasian, lean build, brown hair, green
eyes, 62-64, very physical role,
involved in car chase and gun battle,
must be comfortable smoking. Billy:
male, 27-32, Caucasian, larger build,
190lbs, brown hair, receding hairline,
full mustache and goatee, blue eyes,
62-65, must be comfortable smoking,
very physical role, involved in car chase
and gun battle. Loras: male, 40-49,
Caucasian, brunette, medium length
hair, brown eyes, average build, 510.
Donohue: male, 30-39, Caucasian,
average build, bald. Roden: male, 30-39,
Caucasian, average build, brown hair,
brown eyes, very physical role, involved
in a car chase and gun battle.
Seeking submissions from MD.
Send submissions to lpatton@sirensmedia.com. Note: Must be available the
entire week of shooting and have reliable transportation.
Some pay.
Godless, Open Call
VARIETY
Casting the six-part Netflix series

Godless, from exec. prod. Steven
Soderbergh.
Company: Netflix. Staff: Steven
Soderbergh, exec. prod.; Scott Frank,
writer/dir.; Latham Casting, casting dir.
Shooting from mid-July-December in
the Santa Fe, NM area.
SeekingBackground: males & females,
10-75, all ethnicities, men with beards
and women with a distinctive western
look are especially encouraged to submit,
as are children with longer hair. must
have reliable transportation and
available to work a 12+ hour workday.
a.m.-2 p.m. at Double Tree Hilton, 4048
Cerrillos Road, Santa Fe, NM 87507,
Santa Fe, NM, 87507.
Send submissions to lathamcasting@
gmail.com.
To apply, submit a clear, current photo,
along with your height, weight, contact
information, and the name of the city
you live in (Santa Fe or Albuquerque) or
register at www.lathamcasting.com.
The current color photograph should be
taken from the shoulders up; no hats,
sunglasses or other obstructions, and
no cellphone selfies.
Some pay.
Its Always Sunny In

Philadelphia
Casting an episode of the FX series,

Its Always Sunny in Philadelphia.
Company: FX Networks, Heery-Loftus
Casting. Staff: Diane Heery, casting dir.

Shoots June 30 or July 1, in
Philadelphia, PA.
SeekingDouble Dutch: female, 10-12,
all ethnicities, must be able to Double
Dutch with jump ropes.
Seeking submissions from PA.
Send submissions to heeryloftuscasting@gmail.com.
Include a recent photo, childs name
and age, and phone number of parent
or guardian.
Some pay
Queen Sugar
Casting the OWN: The Oprah Winfrey

Network TV series Queen Sugar, from
writer/dir. Ava DuVernay (Selma),
and based on a novel of the same name.
Company: OWN: The Oprah Winfrey
Network, Harpo Productions, Warner
Horizon Television, Caballero Casting.
Staff: Ava DuVernay, writer/dir.; Oprah
Winfrey, exec. prod.
Shoots June 27, in New Orleans, LA.
SeekingStripper: female, 18+, all
ethnicities, no nudity, will need to be
able to dance/lap dance but not pole
dancing, looking for females who truly
dance: strip, go-go, burlesque style etc,
this will likely be a night shoot.
Seeking submissions from LA.
Send submissions to
queensugarcasting@gmail.com.
To apply, submit two recent photos
(face & body), and include your name,
age, contact info, height, weight, and
location.
Pay is $200.
The Patriot
Casting The Patriot, an Amazon

Studios series.
Company: Amazon Studios, 4 Star
Casting. Staff: Jess Gisin, casting dir.
Shoots June 28-July 12, in Chicago, IL.
SeekingManchester United Soccer
Players From 1989: male, 21-35, all ethnicities, red hair a huge plus, no real
soccer experience necessary but would
help, see reference photo: http://tiny.
cc/manchester1989. Bellhops For
Luxembourg Hotel: male, 21-30,
Caucasian, Middle Eastern, shoots June
30. Doorman For Luxembourg Hotel:
male, 50-65, Caucasian, shoots June 30.
Send submissions to extras4patriot@
gmail.com.
To apply, submit two JPG photos labeled
with your full name: one close-up & one
full-body in applicable attire. Soccer
players also submit photo of the back of
your head to show your hairline. Include
your age, height, weight, sizes &
measurements, phone number, zip code
& email address. All applicants should be
available for the entire shooting period.
Pays $80/8 hrs.
MULTIMEDIA
NYC Pride and Toronto Pride
Parades, Orange is the New
Black Float Videos
Casting a personalized video greeting

for the side of the Orange Is the New
Black float in the NYC and Toronto
Pride parades.
Company: Rocket Entertainment/
Netflix. Staff: Jessica Dunnigan, production supervisor.
Self-shoot videos via iPhone or computer. Videos will be featured on floats
June 26 in NYC and July 3 in Toronto.
SeekingVideo Wall Faces: males &
females, 18+, all ethnicities.
Send submissions to filmtvjess@
gmail.com.
For more info, visit https://t.co/
tdwwHQLhRt.
No pay. Selected videos will be featured on the jumbo video screens on
our float in both parades.
LOCAL COMMERCIALS
Sporting Goods Commercial
Casting a regional sporting goods

commercial.
Company: Third Coast Extras. Staff:
Beth Sepko, casting dir.
Shoots June 28-30, in Houston, TX.
SeekingHigh School Football Player:
male, 18-22, Caucasian, to play younger,
must have real team experience playing
football as a tight end or wide receiver,
must be post UIL participation and nonCollegiate athletes to portray football
players on camera as principals, will
consider only former athletes who no
longer play high school sports and are
not active in college sports (unless only
intramural or recreational). Girls
Basketball Player: female, 18-22, African
American, to play younger, must have
actual High School basketball team
playing experience and be post UIL
participation and non-Collegiate athlete
to portray basketball player on camera,
will consider only former athletes past
their high school &/or college careers.
Girls Softball Player: female, 18-22,
Caucasian, to play younger, must have
actual softball team playing experience
and be post UIL participation and nonCollegiate athlete to portray softball
player on camera, will only consider
former athletes past their high school &/
or college careers. Mens Golfer: male,
30-50, Caucasian, must have low
handicap to scratch golfer.
Seeking submissions from TX.
Send submissions to thirdcoastextras@gmail.com.
Include your name, age, contact info,
location (Austin, Houston, Dallas, etc.),
height, weight, all clothing size and
clear, well-lit, high resolution current
photos both close up & full length.
Pay is $1,400 for 13 week broadcast,
web, & print usage in Houston, TX.
MUSICIANS &
COMPOSERS
Cirque du Soleil
Seeking a professional and versatile

female lead singer-guitarist musician
for a new North American Cirque du
Soleil Big Top tour show that will pre-
miere in 2017.
Company: Cirque du Soleil.
Ongoing in North America beginning
2017.
SeekingFemale Lead Singer-Guitarist:
female, 25-45, all ethnicities, character is
fragile, melancholic, luminous,
mysterious; very good physical condition.
Requirements: solid and varied stage
experience; excellent vocal technique;
ability to sing with and without vibrato;
A2-D4 (chest voice) and up to A4 (head
voice), C3-middle C; clear vocal tone, can
be airy on head voice; good technical
skills with electric guitar gear (pedal
effects); good level of interpretation of
pop and rock on guitar; good
understanding of English or French;
experience with in-ear monitors; no fear
of heights; ability to work in a constantly
evolving context and environment;
ability to tour/travel (valid passport).
If you meet the requirements submit
your application, including: your resum;
two photos (one headshot and one fullbody shot); video excerpts of the
following elements: a one-minute
presentation to the camera: tell us your
name, general background and the
reasons for your interest in joining Cirque
du Soleil; recent footage of an actual
performance or rehearsal, in which we
can see you singing and playing guitar
simultaneously. Apply online at
cirquedusoleil.com/jobs.
Contract runs two years, plus creation
period beginning January 2017.
THEME PARKS
For the First Time in Forever
Casting male and female actors for

For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen
Sing-Along Celebration. Anna, Elsa,
Kristoff lead the audience through a
retelling of the story of Disneys animated hit, Frozen. These roles do not
require live singing.
Company: Walt Disney World
Entertainment. Staff: Mark Catlett,
casting dir.
Performs live at Disneys Hollywood
Studios at the Walt Disney World Resort
near Orlando, FL.
SeekingAnna: female, 18+, all ethnicities. Elsa: female, 18+, all ethnicities.
Kristoff: male, 18+, all ethnicities.
(sign-in, 9-10 a.m.) at Disneys Animal
Kingdom Rehearsal Facility, 3271
Sherberth Rd., Kissimmee, FL, 34747.Late
arrivals will not be accepted. A monitor
will not be provided. The producer will
run all aspects of this audition.
Provide headshot/resume. Sides will
be provided to those candidates who
pass the typecasting at the beginning
of the audition. Note: Applicants must
be 18+ and authorized to work in the
United States. For more info, visit www.
Pays $16.53/hr. Equity Walt Disney
World Contract.
Walt Disney World, Holiday

Dancers
Seeking male and female dancers and

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Fri. June 24
SOUTHEAST
Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular
Sat. June 25
Goddess (also 6/26)
Sun. June 26
Consequences
Mon. June 27
Forever Plaid: Plaid Tidings, GA
Florida Atlantic University
Theatre Lab 2016-2017 Season
Arts Garage 2016-17 Plays
Pippin (also 6/28)
Performers employed by the Walt
the terms and conditions of a collective
bargaining agreement with Actors
Equity Association. Potential relocation
and housing packages may be available
to qualified performers that are hired
into specific roles. EOE.
CRUISE LINES
Holland America Line, Hershey,
PA
ANIMATION &
VIDEOGAME VOICEOVER WORKSHOPS
Heroes of Color, Episode 3
Seeking a native Spanish-speaking

Puerto Rican female for an educational
video series called Heroes of Color,
which highlights the achievements of
people of color. The script is estimate
450-500 words.
Company: Heredia Designs, LLC. Staff:
David Heredia, dir.
Narrator will record final WAV file in
her home studio.
SeekingSpanish-Speaking Female
Narrator: female, 18+, Hispanic,
Spanish-speaking to read a one-page
script in English with Spanish words
which will need to be pronounced
correctly; prefer Puerto Rican, but open
to any Spanish-speaking females.
Send submissions to
herediadesignsllc@gmail.com.
Watch the videos of the first two
episodes at www.heroesofcolor.com to
get an idea of the pacing of the
narration. For consieration, submit an
audition by reading the narrator lines
below and submit as: Firstname_
Lastname.wav or .mp3. Only accepting
these two file formats. Do not submit
any other format.
Narrator: She was the first Puerto
Rican woman to receive the Presidential
Medal of Freedom for her lifelong
commitment to improving the lives of
Latinos in her community. Dr. Antonia
Pantoja was a social activist and founder
of Aspira, a non-profit organization
credited with bringing about a reform
that forever changed the New York City
public school system.
Pays: $200.
Porchlight Music Theatre, SM/

ASM
Seeking Equity Stage Managers and
ASMs Porchlight Music Theatres
Seeking participants for the Integral

Actors Workshop. Facilitator states:
The Integral Actors Workshop is a
multi-functional class and artistic
home for actors looking to deepen their
craft and themselves in a safe,
supportive environment. Our
innovative approach utilizes: the
instrumental and approach work of Eric
Morris and Lee Strasberg; the momentto-moment and crafting principles of
Sanford Meisner; the character and
physicalization stylings of Stella Adler
and Larry Moss; the vocal and presence
work of Patsy Rodenburg; Harold
Guskins approach to taking it off the
page; and our own unique innovations
with the text, including Script Inquiry,
The Given Circumstances Inventory
and the Inner Imagery Workout, all
designed to bring you into immediate,
free, and intimate contact with the
script and your character. These
processes are fast, impulsive, and go
very deep, bypassing the excessive
time and over-intellectualization of
traditional script analysis. Each
workshop focuses on Instrument,
Technique, and Scene/Monologue
Study so the actors workout is total.
Personally prescribed exercises give
each participant specific homework to
help break through blocks and deepen
their craft. This is not a canned
approach, but is adjusted to the
personal desires, strengths, and
challenges of each actor.
Company: The Integral Actors Workshop.
Staff: Sean P. Folster, facilitator.
Workshop runs Mondays (July 11, 18, 25,
and Aug. 1 from 12-5 p.m.) or Tuesdays
(July 5, 12, 19, and 26 from 6-11 p.m.) at
The Producers Club, 358 W. 44th St.,
NYC.
SeekingActors: 18+, all ethnicities.
Send submissions to irishtao@msn.
com.
$250 fee required for four five-hour
workshops.
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Emmy Award Winning RWS & Associates

is seeking singers, dancers, and singer/
dancers for productions aboard Holland
America Lines luxury ships.
Company: RWS & Associates. Staff:
Franklyn Warfield, sr. casting dir.
Worldwide itineraries. No cruise staff
duties. Casting will be ongoing
throughout 2016.
SeekingSingers and Singer/Dancers:
mature, versatile vocalists with a solid
ability to harmonize who are
comfortable performing a wide range of
material from legit to rock. Women
should be prepared to show belt as well
as mix voice. Men should be prepared to
demonstrate falsetto in addition to legit
and belt/rock. Dancers: males & females,
21-40, all ethnicities, strong, versatile
dancers with excellent physiques who
are comfortable performing a wide
range of dance styles from ballet to jazz
to hip hop. Ballroom/partnering,
tumbling/acrobatic, and aerial skills a
plus.
(Singers #1: sign-in at 9:30 a.m.), at 7:30
p.m. (Dancers: sign-in at 7 p.m.) and at 9
p.m. (Singers #2: sign-in at 8:30 p.m.) at
Hershey School of Dance, 1176 Mae
Street, Hummelstown, PA, 17036.
Singers and Singer/Dancers: Prepare two
season. Season includes In the

Heights (reh. Aug. 16; closes Oct. 23),
End of the Rainbow (reh. Oct 11;
closes Dec. 11), The Rink (reh. Mar.
21, 2017; runs Oct. 4-6), Little Me
(reh. Feb. 20, 2017; runs Feb. 28-Mar. 2,
2017), and On a Clear Day You Can See
Forever (reh. May 1, 2017; runs May
9-11, 2017).
Company: Porchlight Music Theatre.
Staff: Michael Weber, artistic dir.
Season runs in Chicago, IL.
SeekingStage Managers and ASMs:
males & females, 18+, all ethnicities,
with musical theater experience.
For consideration, email employmentIntern@porchlightmusictheatre.org or
mail to Porchlight Music Theatre, C/O
Michael Weber, 4200 W. Diversey,
Chicago IL 60639. Submissions deadline
is June 24.
Pays SM $337.50/wk.; ASM $281.50/wk.
Equity CAT Tier 2 Contract.
VOICEOVER
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HIGHLIGHT S
songs from the RWS repertoire. Log onto

our websitewww.rwsandassociates.
com,go to the Auditions page, then the
How to Prepare page, and you will see
our song options. Choose a song and
download the musical track as well as the
sheet music. The songs under the track
marked with an M (for example, M1) are
male songs and the tracks marked with
F (for example, FC) are female songs.
We will have the tracks available for use at
the audition. Accompanist will not be
provided. Bring headshot and resume
stapled together. You may be called back
to move later the same day; bring dance
clothes/shoes.
Dancers: A brief dance combination will
be taught. Bring form-fitting dance
attire (women bring heels and flats),
headshot and resume stapled together.
Pays $600-$1,000/wk. on board. Travel
and lodging provided.
VARIETY
vocalists to perform in Mickeys Most

Merriest Celebration and Totally
Tomorrowland Christmas! at the Walt
Disney World Resort during the 2016
Holiday Season. Mickeys Most Merriest
Celebration is a new show debuting at
Mickeys Very Merry Christmas Party this
holiday season. Mickey and his friends
throw a Christmas party on Cinderella
Castle Forecourt Stage, in a celebration
full of music, dancing and friends. Full of
classic holiday songs as well as new
favorites, Mickeys Most Merriest
Celebration features a variety of
characters, vocalists and dancers, coming
together for the most wonderful time of
the year. Also seeking dancers and female
vocalists for Totally Tomorrowland
Christmas!, a high-energy, interactive
musical revue.
Company: Walt Disney World Parks and
Resorts Talent Casting.
Contracts begin early October 2016 and
run through Jan. 1, 2017 at the Walt
Disney World Resort near Orlando, FL.
SeekingMickeys Most Merriest
Celebration Dancers: males & females,
18+, all ethnicities, great technique and
experienced in musical theatre style
dance. Male dancers, 58-63; female
dancers, 53-57. Mickeys Most
Merriest Celebration Vocalists: males &
females, 18+, all ethnicities, youthful with
vibrant personalities and stage presence.
Male vocalist should be baritone that can
extend to 2nd tenor, be comfortable
singing pop, country and standards.
Female vocalist should be soprano who
can belt comfortable singing pop,
standards and Latin; bilingual skills a
plus. A Totally Tomorrowland
Christmas! Dancers: males & females,
18+, all ethnicities, high energy dancers
experienced in jazz, hip hop and musical
theatre. Tumbling and step dancing is a
plus! Male dancers, 57-60; female
dancers, 53-56. A Totally
Tomorrowland Christmas! Female
Vocalists: female, 18+, all ethnicities, pop
vocalist, with good movement skills.
Youthful, hip, high energy role requiring
good comedic timing.
(male and female dancers; sign-in, 9
a.m.) at Disneys Animal Kingdom
Wardrobe/Rehearsal Facility, 3271
Sherberth Rd., Kissimmee, FL, 34747.
And July 11 at 4 p.m. (male vocalists;
sign-in, 3 p.m.) and at 7 p.m. (female
vocalists; sign-in, 6 p.m.) at Disney
Event Group Building (DEG), 1503 Live
Oak Lane, Lake Buena Vista, FL, 32830.
Late arrivals will not be accepted.
Bring current headshot and rsum. Be
warmed up and ready to begin at the
times listed. Dancers: Wear form fitting
attire to show your silhouette. Character
heals are preferred for women during
the jazz routine. Some dancers step out
into principal ballet roles with some
females on pointe. Bring pointe shoes if
you have past experience. Vocalists:
Prepare 16 bars of a musical selection
and provide sheet music, in the correct
key, for the accompanist. Prerecorded
tracks or a cappella auditions are not
allowed. Vocalist callbacks to be held on
July 1 in the afternoon. Note: Must be
18+ and authorized to work in the United
States. For more info, visit www.
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Showtimes hit drama Ray Donovan returns in all its bruised-knuckle, family drama
glory June 26, and we couldnt be more excited to have Liev Schreiber and Jon Voight
back on our screens on a weekly basis. To get everyone pumped for the fourth season,
we asked Dash Mihokthe troubled Bunchy Donovan himselffor a no-holds-barred
peek at what happens off camera.
(1) Exteriors of the Fite Club are on location and require us all to use the incredibly
inviting, super cool, and refreshingly sanitary Porta-Potties. I dont always take my
bling off, but this just felt right. (2) Papa Jon and I had to light up at least 10 of these in
a scene that was first on the call sheet. Needless to say, that breakfast burrito did not
go down so well that morn. (3) Just two character actorswho can look remarkably
like brothers when their noses are close together. (4) No shortage of pimpin ones
ride, especially when it comes to Mickeys storyline. (5) I love it behind the camera as
much as I do in front. Looking very much forward to directing an episode next year!
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