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Douglas Rintoul, dir.; Vikki Stone, writer.
Seeking
a Company Stage Manager with experience of working in pantomime/musical
theatre and with actor musicians for the New Wolsey Theatre's Rock ‘n’
Roll pantomime production of "Sleeping Beauty" this winter.
Company
states: "The New Wolsey Theatre has a national reputation for work in
access and inclusion, for pioneering the actor musician form and we have
a huge impact on the public and cultural life of Ipswich and beyond.
Our 400-seater midscale auditorium is perfectly formed being both epic
and intimate, as such it delivers the most impactful, exhilarating, and
stimulating of shows, there’s not a bad seat in the house."
Prep days (if possible) Oct. 25 & 26; rehearses Oct. 28 – Nov. 16; tech week w/c Nov. 18; runs Nov. 22 - Jan. 18 2025. Note: Rehearsals will take place in central Ipswich and performances will run at New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich with selected performances being livestreamed to patrons who would otherwise be unable to attend.
For
consideration, submit a CV and covering letter stating why you would
like to work on this project and with the New Wolsey Theatre to Sam
Bates at admin@wolseytheatre.co.uk
Complete the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Form Online.
Francesco notes
Arthur Miller's classic tragedy "A View from the Bridge" . As one of the great American playwrights, Miller's work powerfully explores themes pivotal to our shared heritage and experience.
Feature Film, 1960s Fundraiser Staff
Jackie B, casting dir.
Seeking 1960s Fundraiser Staff (SAG-AFTRA covered) for a feature film.
Fitting April 30; shoots May 2-3 in Jersey City, NJ.
For consideration, email brothers@gwcnyc.com with subject line "Backstage Fundraiser Staff, 5/2 and 5/3." Include: (1) Name; (2) phone number; (3) Are you SAG-AFTRA member in good standing or non-SAG?; (4) Are you avail for a fitting 4/30?; (5 )Are you avail for all tentative dates 5/2 and 5/3?; (6) Are you okay getting a period-appropriate haircut if needed?; (7) Height, weight, all wardrobe sizes; (8)Are you local to the NY tri-state area?; (9) Are you at least 18 years old?; (10) Any tattoos?; (11) Attach current photos of self (one full length).
Roberto Di Donato, dir.; Jess Slaght, dir.; Katharine Maness, prod. artistic dir.
Casting
Northeast and New England-based actors for roles in Shakespeare in the
Woods’ 2024 Season. The season includes "Macbeth" and "Twelfth Night,"
or, "What You Will," in repertory. The season will be one of dichotomy;
honing in on the themes of gender spectrum and the binary, desire and
jealousy, authenticity and illusion, belief and fate, and more.
Shakespeare in the Woods (SitW) is an outdoor theatre company
experimenting with Bard's canon through a modern, radical, and
gender-expansive queer lens, based in Manchester, VT. Visit www.shakespeareinthewoods.org to learn more.
Seeking
actors (18+) of all genders, ethnicities, races, sizes, and abilities,
with a strong handle on Shakespeare's language and verse to build a
dynamic company of 9 performers for the season.
Production
states: "We will specify if there are any criteria for a character
relating to gender, race and/or ethnicity, ability, age, or physicality.
SitW is a company that disrupts the traditional gendered and binary
casting in the canon. We believe there is a richness of opportunity in
intentionally and mindfully looking at Shakespeare’s work through a
gender-expansive and queer lens in the here and now. We heavily
encourage trans, non-binary, and gender-expansive folks to submit for
any and all desired roles. Any gender specificity stated in the
breakdown reflects the gender expression of the character, not the
actor.
We invite actors to bring the fullness of their lived
experiences and identities into the shaping of the plays’ worlds. We
approach casting conscious of the real world systemic dynamics affected
and reflected in our storytelling when deciding to put specific actors
in specific roles."
Virtual rehearsals begin July 8 (Mon.-Fri.); in-person rehearsals begin July 22 (Mon.-Fri.); arrival travel to VT July 21; departure Sep. 9; previews Aug. 17-18; performances run Aug. 21-Sep. 8 (Wed.-Sun.); two additional senior student Friday matinees during the run and the potential for additional Sunday matinees at site-specific locations within the region. Note: All performances will be outdoors, and are rain or shine (with exception to extreme weather conditions).
For consideration, please email casting@shakespeareinthewoods.org
and include: a self tape with your favorite Shakespeare monologue or
scene work; max 2-minutes in length; tapes new and old welcome.
Additionally, submit a headshot and resume, and a cover letter that
shares:
If you’d like to be considered for additional work on Fight
Choreography (certified), Intimacy Choreography/Direction (certified),
or Sound Design/Composition
Any specific characters you’d like to be considered for
If
there are character genders you do not consent to be considered for. We
will never cast cis actors in TGNCNB roles, but want to ensure we
aren’t potentially considering TGNCNB actors for genders they do not
want to play.
Note: Callbacks will be scheduled for May 3-4 in
NYC, with limited virtual spots available on a case-by-case basis. The
deadline for submissions is 11:59 p.m. April 29.
Peter Rothstein, artistic dir.; Gerry Goffin, Carole King, Barry Mann, and Cynthia Weil, music and lyrics; Douglas McGrath, book; Shelley Butler, dir.; Angela Steiner, music dir.; Merri Sugarman, casting dir.; Céline Rosenthal, assoc. artistic dir.; Banji Aborisade, choreo.
Seeking Equity chorus singers and dancers for ''Beautiful, The Carole King Musical,'' a musical.
Rehearsals begin Oct. 8; runs Nov. 16-Jan. 5 2025, at Asolo Repertory Theatre, in Sarasota, FL.
Singers:
Be prepared to sing first at the appointed time; prepare a short cut of
a musical theatre song (16 to 32 bars); bring sheet music in the
appropriate key; a pianist will be provided; if you are asked to stay to
dance, bring comfortable shoes; character heels for female-presenting
performers; bring a picture and resume, stapled. Dancers: Be prepared to
dance first at the appointed time; bring comfortable shoes; character
heels for female-presenting performers; prepare a short cut of a musical
theatre song in case you are asked to stay and sing; bring sheet music
in the appropriate key; a pianist will be provided; bring a picture and
resume, stapled.
ECC Procedures are in effect for this audition.
An Equity Monitor will be provided. Equity’s contracts prohibit
discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its
employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed
to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages
performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as
performers with disabilities, to attend every audition. Always bring
your Equity Membership card to auditions.
'BEAUTIFUL, THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL'
[MALE-PRESENTING
ENSEMBLE #1] 20s-30s; White; Tenor. Doubles as multiple Ensemble
role(s) including Neil Sedaka, Lou Adler, Bobby Vee and a Righteous
Brother. Ensemble. This track will also cover the following principal
role – [BARRY MANN]
[MALE-PRESENTING ENSEMBLE #2] 20s-30s; White;
Baritone. Doubles as the role(s) of Nick and a Righteous Brother.
Ensemble. This track will also cover the following principal role –
[GERRY GOFFIN]
[MALE-PRESENTING ENSEMBLE #3 - #6/DRIFTERS (4)]
20s-30s; Black, Member of the doo-wop group The Drifters. Ensemble. Two
bari/tenors and two tenors, with falsetto capabilities.
[JANELLE
WOODS/SHIRELLE/ENSEMBLE] – Female Presenting, Age: 20s-30s, Black. A pop
singer, notably performing the hit “One Fine Day.” An artist whom
Carole and Gerry write music for. Will double in ensemble roles
throughout the show. Strong movement.
[LITTLE
EVA/SHIRELLE/ENSEMBLE] - Female Presenting, Age: 18-30, Black. Voice
Part: Alto w/ High Extension, A pop singer who begins working as a
babysitter/nanny for Carole and Gerry’s daughter Has charm, charisma and
strong movement and vocal ability. Will double in ensemble roles
throughout the show. Strong movement.
[LUCILLE/SHIRELLE/ENSEMBLE]
– Female Presenting, Age: 20s-30s, Voice Part: Alto w/ High Extension,
Donnie’s secretary. Will double in ensemble roles throughout the show.
Strong movement.
[UPTOWN SOLOIST/SHIRELLE/ENSEMBLE] – Female
Presenting, Age: 20s-30s, Black. Voice Part: Alto w/ High Extension,
featured moment singing the song “Uptown.” Non speaking role. Strong
movement.
[FEMALE-PRESENTING ENSEMBLE #5/BETTY] 20s; Open
Ethnicity; Carole’s childhood friend. Voice Type? This track will also
cover the following principal role – [CAROLE KING]
[FEMALE-PRESENTING ENSEMBLE #6/MARILYN WALD] 20s; Open Ethnicity; A singer. Mezzo.
This track will also cover the following principal role – [CYNTHIA WEIL]
Gary, the Dog, Non-Union Background Talents
Guy Waldon, casting dir.
Casting non-union talents as stylish unique upscale lounge patrons for "Gary, the Dog," a TV series for Netflix
Shoots May 14-15 in Brooklyn, NY. Note: Talents can choose from several fitting dates (May 1, 2, 6, or 7). Take note of the last day worked and/or if lined up for other days.
For consideration, email your answers to the items below with the subject line "NU Lounge" to garythedog@waldroncasting.com:
(1)
Current photos – pictures should reflect current hairstyle, color, and
length; (2) Full Legal Name; (3) Phone Number (will be used for digital
payroll; (4) Confirm you are currently non-union; (5) Note two forms of
ID that you would bring to set to get I9’d and paid; (6) All Clothing
sizes, whichever applies, Women: Height, Weight, Dress/Pant,
Bust/Waist/Hips, and shoe sizes, Men: Height, Weight, Jacket (R/L),
Neck/Sleeve Waist/Inseam, and shoe sizes; (7) Confirm that you have no
visible tattoos. Y/N; (8) Pronouns (he/him, she/her, they/them, etc.);
(9) Are you over the age of 18? Y/N; (10) Have you worked on "Gary, the
Dog" or are you lined up for any other work days?; (11) IF yes to item
10, explain dates and roles; (12) Men are you ok being clean-shaven or
beard neatly groomed if requested for this role?; and (13) Confirm you
are available for fitting and filming dates.
Website:http://www.waldroncasting.com
Berkeley Repertory Theatre and American Conservatory Theater 2024-2025 Seasons, NYC EPA
Karina Fox, assoc. casting dir.-artistic associate, Berkeley Rep.; Katie Craddock, literary manager and casting assoc., A.C.T.
Casting Equity actors for roles in Berkeley Repertory Theatre and American Conservatory Theater's 2024-25 Seasons. American Conservatory Theater Season includes: "Private Lives" (Toni Rembe Theater. LORT B+ Non-Rep Protected Theater. Noël Coward, playwright; KJ Sanchez, dir. Rehearsals begin Aug. 13; runs Sept. 12-Oct. 6, 2024), "A Whynot Christmas Carol" (World Premiere. Craig Lucas, playwright; Pam MacKinnon, dir. Toni Rembe Theater. LORT B+ Non-Rep Protected Theater. Experimental Theatre six-day workshop Sept. 16-20; rehearsals begin Oct. 8; runs Nov. 26-Dec. 24), "Nobody Loves You" (West Coast Premiere. Itamar Moses, book; Gaby Alter and Itamar Moses, lyrics; Pam MacKinnon, dir. Toni Rembe Theater. LORT B+ Non-Rep Protected Theater. Rehearsals begin Jan. 14, 2025; runs Feb. 28-Mar. 30 or Apr. 6, 2025), "Two Trains Running" (August Wilson. playwright; Lili-Anne Brown, dir. Presented by The Acting Company in repertory with The Comedy of Errors. Toni Rembe Theater), "Co-Founders" (World Premiere. Ryan Nicole Austin, Beau Lewis, and Adesha Adefela, playwright; Jamil Jude, dir. Strand Theater - LORT D Protected Theater. Two-week Experimental Theatre workshop Sept. 23-Oct. 5; rehearsals begin Apr. 22, 2025; runs May 29-July 6 or 20, 2025), "Kim's Convenience" (Ins Choi, playwright. Toni Rembe Theater. Rehearsals begin Aug. 19, 2025; runs Sept. 12-Oct. 19 or 26, 2025.) Berkeley Repertory Theatre season inlcludes: "Mexodus" (West Coast Premiere. Brian Quijada & Nygel D. Robinson, by and featuring; David Mendizábal, dir. Peet’s Theatre. Rehearsals begin Aug. 20; runs Sept. 13-Oct. 20), "Matchbox Magic Flute" (West Coast Premiere. In Association with Goodman Theatre. Mary Zimmerman, adapted by-dir. Based on Mozart’s Opera. Roda Theatre. Rehearsals begin Oct. 1 or 7; runs Oct. 18-Dec. 8 or 15), "Manhattan Theatre Club’s - Jaja's African Hair Braiding" (West Coast Premiere. Co-Production with Arena Stage and Chicago Shakespeare Theatre. In Association with Madison Wells Live & LaChanze. Jocelyn Bioh, playwright; Whitney White, dir. Rehearsals begin Oct. 31; runs Nov. 8-Dec. 15 or 22), "The Thing About Jellyfish" (World Premiere. Ali Benjamin, based on the novel by; Keith Bunin, adapted for the stage by; Tyne Rafaeli, dir. In Association with Madison Wells Live. Roda Theatre. Rehearsals begin Dec. 30; runs Jan. 31-Mar. 9 or 16, 2025), "Uncle Vanya" (Co-Production with Shakespeare Theatre Company. Anton Chekhov, playwright; Conor McPherson, adapted by; Simon Godwin, dir. Rehearsals begin Jan. 14, 2025; runs Feb. 19-Mar. 23, 2025), "Tectonic Theater Project’s Here There Are Blueberries" (Moisés Kaufman and Amanda Gronich, playwrights; Moisés Kaufman, conceived & dir. by; Tectonic Theater Project, Brian & Dayna Lee, and Sonia Friedman Productions, prods. Roda Theatre. Rehearsals begin Apr. 2, 2025; runs Apr. 5-May 11), and "The Aves" (World Premiere. Jiehae Park, playwright; Knud Adams, dir. Rehearsals begin Apr. 8, 2025; runs May 2-June 15, 2025.)
Season runs in CA.
EPA Procedures are in effect for this audition. An Equity Monitor will be provided. prepare either a short monologue or a short song OR a one-minute monologue and 16-bars of a song. Audition may not exceed three minutes. Accompanist will be provided; please bring sheet music. Bring two copies of your headshot and résumé. Once you set up an audition appointment, fill out the following audition form https://airtable.com/appzuW5RS9XfwvkJF/pagCAWF4LawFH3dy2/form . Both Berkeley Rep and A.C.T. welcome actors of all races, ethnicities, ages, gender identities, abilities/exceptionalities, and body types. All roles at Berkeley Rep will be understudied. Some roles at A.C.T. will be understudied. More info at berkeleyrep.org and act-sf.org. Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to attend every audition. Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions
American Conservatory Theater
"Private Lives"
AMANDA PRYNNE (Offer Out): Elyot’s first wife, newly married to Victor.
VICTOR PRYNNE (Offer Out): Amanda’s husband.
SIBYL CHASE (Offer Out): Elyot’s wife.
ELYOT CHASE (Offer Out): Amanda’s first husband, newly married to Sibyl.
"A Whynot Christmas Carol"
PHIL:
over 65, cast as Scrooge. Aubrei’s partner. Local luminary. Someone
whose political values would appear to depend on his momentary needs.
LARK:
late 20s, set/costume/light designer; assistant director; Managing
Director of Whynot Players, Zayd’s single mother. Can do anything that
needs immediate attention.
FRAN: late 30s-40s, cast as Ghost of Xmas Past, Fredricka’s Spouse, Laundress. A dancer. New to town. Speaks with whistling ‘s.’
KAREN: 30s, cast as Fredricka, Belle, Beggar, Charwoman, Londoner, Party Guest.
CHIMA:
20s, choreographer; cast at the last moment as Topper, Debtor,
Londoner; Bethel’s older brother. Black. Extremely soft-spoken; makes
one other surprise appearance.
AUBREI (Offer Out): Over 55, director; eventually she is pressed into service playing Old Joe.
HOLTS
(Offer Out): 40ish, cast as Cratchit, Fezziwig, Undertaker, Londoner,
Party Guest (Rabbi). An excellent actor, politically to the right of the
others (or at least how they like to be perceived by the others).
SIMONE (Offer Out): 20s, cast as Wriggles, Mrs Fezziwig, Ghost of Xmas Present, Londoner, Debtor’s Wife.
SWAN (Offer Out): over 50, cast as Narrator, Marley, Mrs Cratchit, Londoner, Party Guests, Maid. Nonbinary.
JESS
(Offer Out): 20s/30s, cast as Ruggles, Grocer, Dick, Belle’s Spouse,
Debtor, Londoner, Party Guest (Reverend). Evangelical Christian.
(The children character's ages are all 13 years old or younger)
ZAYD: child cast as Tiny Tim Cratchit. Lark’s child. An impossible spirit; prodigy.
KILEY: child cast a Martha Cratchit, Young Niece.
JORDAN: child cast as Young Ebenezer, “Ignorance,” Peter Cratchit, Fredricka’s Spouse’s Young Nephew, Londoner, Debtor’s Child.
FATIMA: young child cast as Belinda Cratchit, Fredricka’s Spouse’s Younger Niece.
BETHEL:
child cast as Fan, Eeny-Beeny Cratchit, Fredricka’s Spouse’s Even
Younger Niece, Londoner, Debtor’s. Black. Chima’s young sister.
RUTH: child cast as “Want,” Eeny-Beeniest Cratchit, Fredricka’s Spouse’s Distant Cousin, Londoner, Debtor’s Child.
"Nobody Loves You"
JEFF:
Male-identifying, mid 20s – early 30s. Smart, edgy guy whom we end up
falling in love with. The protagonist who doesn’t like reality TV, but
he ends up as a contestant on a reality TV show and learns to fall in
love. A hyper-intellectual, which makes him vulnerable. Should have a
sexiness and warmth. Has comic chops. Pop/rock preferably tenor, but
could be baritenor.
JENNY: Female-identifying, mid 20s – early
30s. A reality TV show assistant producer. Intelligent, edgy,
hipster-ish, not easily impressed—but we also have to fall in love with
her. Afraid to express her artistic vision. Has comic chops. Pop/rock
alto or mezzo.
BYRON: Male-identifying, 30 – 40. Very handsome
host of the reality TV show "Nobody Loves You." Takes all of this
completely seriously. Carries a torch for Nina, his producer. An absurd
version of Chris Harrison, the host of "The Bachelor." Has gravitas and
comic chops. Pop/rock/soul preferably tenor but can be baritenor.
NINA/TANYA/ZENOBIA:
Female-identifying, 30 – 40. NINA is a tough, high-powered reality TV
producer. TANYA is Jeff’s flighty ex-girlfriend. ZENOBIA is a funny
reality TV show contestant who gets eliminated. Has comic chops.
Pop/rock alto.
DOMINIC/EVAN: Male-identifying, mid 20s – mid 30s.
DOMINIC is a misogynistic reality TV show contestant. Hyper-masculine a
la "Jersey Shore." EVAN is Jenny’s gay roommate. Protective of Jenny,
he’s the biggest fan of the reality TV show "Nobody Loves You." Has
comic chops. Pop/rock tenor.
SAMANTHA: Female-identifying, mid
20s – early 30s. An ingénue with quirkiness. A reality TV show
contestant, she is a good, sweet, gorgeous gal who has been unlucky in
love but turns out to have an emotional, manipulative side; she ends up
not finding love but becoming a reality TV star. Has comic chops. Mezzo
or soprano pop/rock belt.
CHRISTIAN: Male-identifying, mid 20s –
early 30s. CHRISTIAN, a reality TV show contestant, is sweet, earnest,
and religious, but not totally naïve. Needs a manly, virile quality.
He’s a virgin by choice—not by default—and it has required great
determination. Pop/rock tenor.
MEGAN: Female-identifying, mid 20s
– early 30s. Reality TV show contestant. A worn-out alcoholic party
girl who’s desperate for some kind of redemption. Uses sex as a way of
connecting with others. Has comic chops. Pop/rock alto or mezzo belt.
"Two
Trains Running" (August Wilson. playwright; Lili-Anne Brown, dir.
Presented by The Acting Company in repertory with The Comedy of Errors.
Toni Rembe Theater)
Fully Cast touring production.
"The
Comedy of Errors" (William Shakespeare, playwright. In a modern verse
translation by Christina Anderson. Devin Brain, dir. Presented by The
Acting Company in repertory with Two Trains Running. Toni Rembe Theater.
Runs Apr. 16-May 4, 2025)
Fully cast touring production.
"Co-Founders"
($776/week
(NOTE: At the Strand Theater, A.C.T. will pay above scale next season,
$940, per San Francisco minimum wage guidelines.)
ESATA THOMPSON (Offer Out): An introverted Oakland coder. Black, singer/rapper, femaleidentifying, 20s - early 30s.
DEB
THOMPSON: Esata’s resilient single mother / Doubles as SANDY HILL:
notorious venture capitalist. / Doubles as APRIL DELOUCHE: Conway’s mom,
a free spirit. Black, singer, femaleidentifying, 40s-50s.
KAMAIYAH: straight-talking Oakland MC and entrepreneur / BUTT BIT CO-FOUNDER / AD BOD
CO-FOUNDER. Black, singer/rapper, female-identifying, 30s.
CONWAY DELOUCHE: Wannabe entrepreneur and college dropout. White, rapper/singer, maleidentifying, 20s - early 30s.
VICTOR:
cult-like leader of the Xcelerator / Doubles as GERHART DELOUCHE:
Conway’s dad. White, rapper/singer, male-identifying, 30s-40s.
CHADWICK:
Victor’s saucy assistant at the Xcelerator / Doubles as MARCUS:
opinionated kid attending Esata’s mom’s daycare / Doubles as BOOTLEG
SHAWN. Singer, 20s-30s.
DADVATAR: Esata’s deceased father, a
military tech / Doubles as RACISM INSURANCE FOUNDER 1 / TASK RABBI
CO-FOUNDER. Black, rapper/singer, male-identifying, 40s-50s.
DHAMEER: Bay Area hustler and rideshare driver / Doubles as LANEY MECHANIC STUDENT /
RACISM INSURANCE FOUNDER 2. Latine, rapper/singer, male-identifying, 20s-30s.
"Kim's Convenience"
APPA
(Cast): A 59-year-old 1st generation Korean-Canadian man. The owner of
Kim’s convenience store. Speaks with a thick Korean-Canadian accent.
Male-identifying.
UMMA: A 56-year-old 1st generation
Korean-Canadian woman. She's married to Appa. Speaks with a thick
Korean-Canadian accent, female-identifying.
JUNG: A 32-year-old 2nd generation Korean-Canadian man. Son of Appa and Umma, maleidentifying.
JANET: A 30-year-old 2nd generation Korean-Canadian woman. Daughter of Appa and Umma, female-identifying.
RICH:
a young man / Doubles as MR. LEE: a successful real estate agent and
friend of APPA / Doubles as MIKE: a Jamaican man / Dounles as ALEX: a
32-year-old police officer and childhood friend of JUNG. Black, 30s,
male-identifying.
Berkeley Repertory Theatre
"Mexodus"
Fully Cast
"Matchbox Magic Flute"
Fully Cast.
"Manhattan Theatre Club’s - Jaja's African Hair Braiding"
Marie:
(Female Identifying, 18, Black Senegalese) Has lived almost her whole
life in America. Jaja’s daughter who runs the shop for her mother. Does a
great job. Kind and smart. Academically successful, but her immigration
status is in the way of her college dreams. Carrying a lot of weight on
her young shoulders pretty gracefully.
Sista Bea: (Female
Identifying, 30s, Black Ghanaian) Has been at the shop the longest and
values her seniority. Constantly gossiping with Aminata. Has a great
sense of humor, but you don’t want to cross her. Critical and
unpredictable, she creates a lot of drama. But when push comes to shove,
she’ll come through.
Aminata: (Female Identifying, 30s, Black
Senegalese) Does a good job but takes all day. BEA’s best friend in
gossip and drama - she doesn’t create it, but she doesn’t diffuse it
either. Dryly funny, has mastered the art of side-eye.
Ndidi:
(Female Identifying, 20s, Black Nigerian) The young spitfire. She
dresses the youngest and braids the fastest. Everyone at the shop knows
that she makes the most money, and it doesn’t always go over well -
especially with Bea, who accuses her of stealing clients.
Miriam:
(Female Identifying, 30s, Black Sierra Leonean) Quiet and kind. She has
a five-year-old daughter back in Sierra Leone, who she is trying to
bring to America. Her peaceful demeanor belies a rebellious streak,
which has landed her in this life - very different than the one she was
raised for.
Jaja: (Female Identifying, 40s Black Senegalese)
Owner of the shop. Getting married today in City Hall to Steven - the
landlord of a local building. Warm, joyful. Has a presence that draws
you in.
Jennifer: (Female Identifying, 20s, Black American) Comes
to the shop for micro braids and is in there all day. Patient, and an
enthusiastic audience to the stories and dramas of the women in the
shop.
Chrissy/Michelle/LaNiece: Chrissy: (Female Identifying,
30s, Black American) Very particular about her hair and adamant that
they “make her look like Beyonce.” Michelle: (Female Identifying, 20s,
Black American) The nervous client who doesn’t want trouble or
confrontation and just wants to get her hair done peacefully. A former
client of Bea’s who has come to have her hair done by Ndidi, without
realizing they’re in the same shop. LaNiece: (Female Identifying, 30s,
Black American) A really messy eater.
Vanessa/Radia/Sheila:
Vanessa: (Female Identifying, 30s, Black American) A super-rude customer
who no one wants to deal with. Radia: (Female Identifying, 18ish, Black
American) One of Marie’s former classmates whose “just catching up”
conversation highlights the differences between the opportunities
available to them. Sheila: (Female Identifying, 30s, Black American) A
friendly but loudtalking and nosey customer. Constantly on her phone.
James/Franklin,
The Sock Man/Olu, The Jewelry Man/Eric, the DVD Man: James: (Male
Identifying, 30s, Black Ghanian) Aminata’s on and off again husband who
clearly takes advantage of her. Charming, of course. Franklin, The Sock
Man & Olu, The Jewelry Man: (Male Identifying, 30s, Black West
African) Honest men just trying to make a living; well-known to the
women who work in the shop. Eric, the DVD Man: (Male Identifying, 30s,
Black West African) The caring DVD man who looks out for his friends;
brings them critical news.
"The Thing About Jellyfish"
SUZY
(Offer out) (Female Identifying, 12, any ethnicity) Suzy is seen
currently in the seventh grade, though also in flashbacks at a slightly
younger age (late 10 and 11). High IQ, though her EQ is still very much a
work in progress. Socially awkward, filled with huge emotions (sorrow,
rage, loneliness, hurt) that she can neither name nor control.
Determined. Curious to the point of obsession. In most of the
present-day scenes she does not talk at all, though there will be
moments when she cannot stop talking, even as she desperately wishes she
could just keep her mouth shut.
FRANNY (Female Identifying, 11,
any ethnicity). Seen mostly in flashbacks to age 11. Suzy's best/only
friend through elementary school, but very different from Suzy.
Desperately shy through her elementary years, with a lot of anxieties
and fears, she was comfortable only with Suzy. But by middle school,
when we meet her, she longs to step into a new version of herself. She
yearns to be part of a larger friend group, to attend dances, and
experience first-love. As she pulls away from Suzy, she tries to be
kind, but she also feels stifled by this intense one-on-one friendship.
AUBREY
(Female Identifying, 13, any ethnicity) Smart, confident, and maybe
(definitely) a little bossy. When it comes to trends and what it means
to be ‘grown-up’, Aubrey is ahead of the curve. An arbiter of all things
cool, and a master of the middle school social scene. As they get
older, Franny and Aubrey begin a budding friendship, connecting on
style, boys, and all of the best girlhood things. Despite her social
prowess, Aubrey can not seem to make heads or tails of Suzy’s
awkwardness, and doesn’t quite care to.
JUSTIN (Male Identifying,
12, any ethnicity) A sweet mess of a kid. Diagnosed ADHD and not afraid
to talk about it (as if anyone could miss it!). He’s the kind of kid
who doesn’t notice that he puts on his Tshirt inside out, and who might
work hard on homework assignments then forget to turn them in. If you
opened his backpack, you might find buried at the bottom, that cheese
sandwich that he lost last week.
DYLAN (Male Identifying, 12, any
ethnicity) Cute and confident, Dylan is the kind of kid who finds
creativity in destruction. He’s a daredevil sometimes to the point of
being dangerous and is always pushing the boundaries. Dylan is
charismatic and funny, but he can also be cruel. Suzy finds him at best
off-putting and at worst terrifying, and though we can definitely see
her point, we can also see how he makes the other girls swoon.
MEG
(Female Identifying, 40s, any ethnicity). Suzy’s mother. A real estate
agent, which is probably not what she expected to be doing at this point
in her life. A little harried: her house is messy, and she’s the kind
of person who’s always running a little bit late. Wears all her feelings
on her outside. Wants urgently to be there for her beloved, odd duck of
a child, but is bewildered about how to help. Recently divorced from
Suzy’s dad Jim, and still has lingering feelings about it all.
JIM
(Male Identifying, 40s, any ethnicity). Suzy’s dad. A systems guy,
meticulous. Likes order, planning; he’s the kind of person who takes
pride in how he packs a car. Doesn’t love single parenting, and as a
result he doesn’t always provide Suzy with the best environment on her
nights at his place. A lot of take out, tv, etc. Like Meg, he’s baffled
by Suzy, and by her silence, but he, too, will do anything for her.
Thinking about the divorce, what went wrong, only sends him backwards,
when he needs to be moving forwards, so he doesn’t linger there.
JAMIE
(Male Identifying, 50s-60s, any ethnicity), based in Australia and
speaks with an Australian accent. A charismatic, passionate biologist.
Larger than life. He can deliver a TED talk, go on TV, jump fearlessly
into jellyfish-infested waters, grab a deadly box jellyfish without
batting an eye. For Jamie, life is the ultimate adventure. He’s deeply
charming and also oddly intuitive – it's a little magical, at times. His
relationship with Suzy works because he treats her like a peer, not
like a kid.
ADULT AUTHORITY FIGURES (Franny’s Mom/Mrs. Turton/Dr.
Legler/Wallace/Naomi/Angela/Ticket Agent. Female Identifying, 40s-50s,
any ethnicity) Multiple adult tracks including Franny's mom, Suzy's
science teacher Mrs. Turton, Suzy's therapist and many other real and
imagined figures in Suzy's life. Strong comedic sensibilities and lands
the more tender moments in the play. Switches between roles nimbly
throughout the show.
"Uncle Vanya"
Aleksindr Serpbryakov: (Male Identifying, 60s, any ethnicity) ‘Alexandre’ a retired professor.
Elpna Andrpevna: (Female Identifying, 35-45, any ethnicity) ‘Yelena’, his second wife.
Syfya Aleksindrovna: (Female Identifying, 20-30, any ethnicity) ‘Sonya’, his daughter from his first marriage.
Martya Vointtsky: (Female Identifying, 70s, any ethnicity) ‘Grandmaman,’ mother of the professor’s first wife.
Ivin Vointtsky: (This role is cast.) (Male Identifying, 50s, any ethnicity) ‘Vanya’ her son.
Mikhatl Èstrov: (Male Identifying, 40s, any ethnicity) A doctor.
Ëlya Ëlyich Telpgin: (Male Identifying, 60s, any ethnicity) ‘Waffles,’ an impoverished landowner, lodging with the family.
Martna Timofeevna: (Female Identifying. 60s-70s, any ethnicity) ‘Nana,’ an elderly nanny/nursemaid to the family.
"Tectonic Theater Project’s Here There Are Blueberries"
Fully cast.
"The Aves"
Old Man: Male Identifying, 50s-80s, White
Old Woman: Female Identifying, 50s-80s, Asian
Young Woman: Female Identifying, 20s-30s, Black
Young Man: Male Identifying, 20s-30s, Latinx
I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change!
Bob Angelini, Managing Director William Whitefield, Producing Artistic Director
I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change
An Asbury Park Theater Company Production
Director: William Whitefield
Managing Director & Production Supervisor: Bob Angelini
Choreographer: Serena Soffer
Musical Director: Michael Gilch
Producers:
Bob Angelini
William Whitefield
General:
Asbury
Park Theater Company (APTCo), William Whitefield, Producing Artistic
Director, Bob Angelini, Managing Director, announces auditions for I
Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change, book and lyrics by Joe DiPietro,
music by Jimmy Roberts . The show will play for 5 performances from July
13-21 at the Jersey Shore Arts Center, 66 S. Main Street, Ocean Grove,
NJ.
Seeking:
APTCo seeks 8 local non union
actor/singer/movers any gender ages 21 to 60. Must be good singers with
good comedy chops. NOTE: Housing is not provided for this contract.
Synopsis:
The
longest running off-Broadway revue in history has been revised for the
21st century! This celebration of the mating game takes on the truths
and myths behind that contemporary conundrum known as “the
relationship.” Through sketches and songs, Act I explores the journey
from dating and waiting to love and marriage, while Act II reveals the
agonies and triumphs of in-laws and newborns, trips in the family car
and pick-up techniques of the geriatric set. This hilarious revue pays
tribute to those who have loved and lost, to those who have fallen on
their face at the portal of romance, to those who have dared to ask,
“Say, what are you doing Saturday night?” The updated version features
two new songs, revised lyrics and dialogue throughout the show to
reflect dating in modern times.
Rehearsals:
Rehearsals
will begin on or around Monday, June 10 and will continue through final
dress rehearsal on Friday July 12 with a schedule that will work
something like this: M-F evenings from 6pm to 10pm, Saturdays from 10am
to 1pm, Sundays definitely off as well as other days/eves when not
called. Tech week will be the week of Monday July 8 and tech nights will
be from 6pm to 11pm. There will be no rehearsal on July 4.
Performs:
July 13, 14 (Saturday at 8pm, Sunday at 5pm)
July 18 (mandatory brush up rehearsal or added show)
July 19, 20, 21 (Friday and Saturday at 8pm, Sunday at 5pm)
Compensation:
$100.00 per show.
First Audition:
Please
submit a video of a song along with a pic and resume as soon as
possible but no later than Thursday, May 9 at 5pm. Sing one song in the
style of the show that shows off your range and acting abilities. It is
ok to sing from the show, but not mandatory. Attach pic/res in an email
to william@asburyparktheatercompany.org
along with a link to your video (using a platform of your choice such
as YouTube, Vimeo, Dropbox, Google Drive, etc). Please send link that
will take us right to your video (MP4) without having to be granted
access or having to sign in to these platforms.
Second Audition:
For
those asked to do so, we will be seeing people in person on Sat, May 18
from 10am and 1pm at The Jersey Shore Arts Center. If you are not able
to attend this audition in person, a zoom callback will be arranged. You
will be asked to sing, move and possibly read from the script (sides
provided).
Character Breakdown:
In the
original production, all characters were played by a cast of four.
However, each scene in the revue introduces new characters who are not
seen again, and therefore it will be cast with 8 actors to play the
following parts:
FEMALE ACTORS will play: Julie, Betty, Dianne,
Mom, Woman, Jane, Susan, Bride, Ashley, Tyler, Wife, Connie, She, Rose,
Pat, Veronica, Jane, Karen, Attorney, Mary, Mrs. Whitewood,
Clergywoman, Bridesmaid, Marlene, Emma, Samantha, Wife & Muriel
MALE
ACTORS will play Jason, Bob #1, Chuck, Mitch, Man, Peter, Brad, Groom,
Frank 2, Dave, Noah, Mark, Husband, Video Operator, Stan, Bob #2, James,
Dad, Spokesman, Willy, Trentell, Clergyman, Frank 1, Zachary, Husband,
Guy, He & Arthur
All must have excellent
contemporary musical theater singing voices. Songs are in different
ranges, so different voice types are needed- some belt, some soprano,
some baritone and some tenor songs. Looking for funny people who are
excelling singers and who move well.
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THEATER ATTENDEES Date: Friday, May 3rd
Location: Rutherford, NJ (4 minute walk from Rutherford Rail Station) Time: 2pm to 6pm Age/Gender: Open to All Number of Featured Extras: 10
Best, Violette Trotter | Casting Director
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OFFICE WORKERS
Date: Monday, April 29th Location:
Englewood Cliffs, NJ (4 minute walk from Us-9w 520'n Of Charlotte Pl Bus Station) Time: 12:30pm to 5pm Age/Gender: mix of male/female (need one female definitely),
ate 20's/early 30's age Number of Featured Extras: 7 (1 female)
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I'm casting THEATRE PEOPLE, a new comedy feature film from writer/director Mike B. Breen, from production company Phiphen, with producers Ted Schaefer (WE'RE ALL GOING TO THE WORLD'S FAIR, TENDABERRY, THE ADULTS) & Alex Spatt (COUP!, BUTCHER'S CROSSING), and executive producer Roger Mancusi (MUTT, HANNAH HAHA, SHIVA BABY, NAKED IN THE PARK). SEEKING PARTY GUESTS
Date: Friday, April 26th Location: Jersey City, NJ (production can pick up from Journal Square) Time: 5pm to 11p or midnight Age/Gender: both flexible though late 20's/early 30's is the sweet spot for age Number of Featured Extras: up to 20
Casting a short film. Shoots June 22nd or 23rd in Medford, Long Island. Looking for cast with a positive attitude, who are team players and live to put in their best effort. $100/day
Interested actors should send their head shot/resume to inthemidstprod@gmail.com.
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