upcoming scouting events

I will be at the following events judging and scouting for new talent --
Miss American Starlet Pageant Palm Springs Aug 11-14
Royal Essence Pageant Long Beach Aug 13
Gold Coast State Pageant Anaheim October

Hope to see you there

Open Casting for Feature Film in Schenectady, NY

Note: Open casting calls in Schenectady, NY scheduled. See below.
Sidney Kimmel Entertainment is producing and financing the feature film
"The Place Beyond The Pines" starring Ryan Gosling and Bradley Cooper.
Auditions for the co-starring and supporting roles are underway, and talent
from Los Angeles and New York are being cast. Extras, stand-ins, and
photo doubles will take place in New York during filming.
Sidney Kimmel, Jim Tauber and Matt Berenson are serving as executive
producers for Sidney Kimmel Entertainment. Jamie Patricof will produce for
Hunting Lane Films, and Lynette Howell will oversee production for
Silverwood Films.
Derek Cianfrance will direct "The Place Beyond The Pines" from a
screenplay that he co-wrote with Ben Coccio. Cianfrance previously
directed Ryan Gosling in the hugely successful film "Blue Valentine," which
was also produced by Hunting Lane Films and Silverwood Films.
Shooting on "The Place Beyond The Pines" starts July 25, 2011 in
Schenectady, New York and will run through September, 2011.
Open Casting Call Details
The casting director for "The Place Beyond The Pines" is holding open
casting calls for actors and extras in Schenectady, NY in June, 2011. The
film needs all types and ages. Some special needs are high school kids,
Hispanic mothers, cops, lawyers, politicians, judges, detectives, doctors,
nurses, teachers, bank tellers, mechanics, and reporters. There is a lead
role available for the character "Jason" - a multiracial teenage boy.
Additional speaking roles, and numerous extras, stand-ins, and photo
doubles will be cast.
People of any ethnicity are encouraged to attend the open calls. No
previous acting or extra experience is required. These open casting calls
are free to attend.
Where:
1473 Erie Boulevard
Schenectady, NY 12305

Parking is in the rear of the building off Front Street.
When:
• Men 21 yrs and older - June 4, 2011 10:00am to 12:00pm
• Women 21 yrs and older - June 4, 2011 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Multi-racial, Hispanic, and African American boys are especially
encouraged to attend because the casting director is seeking a 15-20
year old boy for a LEAD ROLE in this film, however people of any
ethnicity are welcome:

• Boys 13 to 20 yrs - June 5, 2011 10:00am to 12:00pm
• Girls 13 to 20 yrs - June 5, 2011 1:00pm to 3:00pm
If you live near the Schenectady, NY area or will be in the area during
filming (July 25, 2011 through late September, 2011) but can't attend the
open casting calls, you can email a recent color snapshot, all contact
information, clothing sizes, physical stats, and your exact dates of
availability to the following:
BeyondThePinesCasting@gmail.com

Please put "BEYOND THE PINES" in the subject line of your email.

Open Call for National Tour

Non-Union Open Call For Junie B. Jones - National Tour

Random House Children's Books

Category: Performer

Description:

Random House Children’s Books celebrates its 8th year of their “Junie B. Jones® Stupid Smelly Bus Tour”. An open call will be held for a 6-week National tour of this popular annual show. This is an exciting, interactive, 2-person, 20-minute show followed by “in-character” book signings and will play in bookstores, libraries and theatres in cities across the USA. The show is written by Barbara Park, author of the NY Times best-selling book series JUNIE B. JONES®. Director is G. Wayne Hoffman. Rehearsals begin May 16 and the tour runs June 2-July 16.

Seeking three actors:
Junie B. Jones—precocious, bubbly, sassy and sometimes tomboy-ish 1st grader. Seeking charismatic actress with the following qualities: "Little girlish", petite (dress size 4 or smaller), 5'3" or shorter, Caucasian. This young adult actress in her ‘20s should enjoy interacting with young children as well as parents, like to travel and have a positive and fun attitude. Improvisational abilities and familiarity with the character, Junie B. Jones, are a plus.
Mr. Woo—Junie B.’s funny, friendly school bus driver who keeps Junie B. in line. Seeking an Asian-American male (other ethnicities will be considered), 20-35 years old. Asian accent is not necessary, but not a detriment either.
Junie B. Jones understudy—Actress will not tour, but will remain in NYC on call and commit to one understudy rehearsal per week.

Auditions will be held at 8th Avenue Studios, 939 8th Ave between 55th –56th Sts, 3rd floor, NYC. Open call—Friday, April 22 from 2-6pm. Sign up for the open call begins at 1p. If asked to return, callbacks will be held on Monday, April 25 from 2-6pm. Performers will be signed to Actor-ASM contracts. Salary is $500 weekly for Junie B., $400 for Mr. Woo and $300 for the Junie B. understudy. While on tour, hotel accommodations are provided as well as additional per diem for both actors. Note: As tour may have Canadian dates, a valid Passport will be required if actors are cast.

Actors should prepare an appropriate, contemporary, comic, one-minute monologue. Actors may also be asked to read “cold” from the script or improvise. Junie B.’s should wear flat shoes, glasses and other appropriate Junie B. attire. For more info on Junie B., check out www.randomhouse.comkidsjunieb

Job Start Date:

5/16/2011

Job End Date:

7/16/2011

Union Information:

non-union

Salary:

$500-$300

Company:

Random House Children's Books

Address:

New York, NY 10019
US

Contact:

[Name Withheld]

Response Method(s):
At Audition

Audition Information

When:

Open call—Friday, April 22 from 2-6pm. Sign up for the open call begins at 1p. If asked to return, callbacks will be held on Monday, April 25 from 2-6pm.

Where:

8th Avenue Studios, 939 8th Ave between 55th –56th Sts, 3rd floor, NYC.

Notes/What to bring:

Actors should prepare an appropriate, contemporary, comic, one-minute monologue. Actors may also be asked to read “cold” from the script or improvise. Junie B.’s should wear flat shoes, glasses and other appropriate Junie B. attire. For more info on Junie B., check out www.randomhouse.comkidsjunieb

Allegiance - L.A. Photo Self submit / Photo/Resume Request

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Allegiance - L.A. Photo Self submit / Photo/Resume Request

Old Globe Theatre

Category: Performer

Description:

Old Globe Theatre | San Diego, CA

Contract
LORT Non-Rep
$765/week

Personnel
Director: Stafford Arima
Musical Staging: Christopher Gattelli
Music and Lyrics: Jay Kuo
Book: Jay Kuo and Lorenzo Thione
Music Director: Lynne Shankel
Casting: Telsey + Company/Craig Burns

Los Angeles appointment auditions will be held April 12.

Workshop Dates: June 27 – July 29 in NYC


Seeking
Please see breakdown - submit only if you are right for one or more roles.

Breakdown
NOTE: “ALLEGIANCE”, is a new musical about love, loss, and heroism set against the backdrop of the Japanese American internment.

SEEKING:

[HANNAH CAMPBELL] Female, Caucasian, 18+ to play 16. Daughter of the administrator of Heart Mountain Relocation Center, willful, spirited; struggles with her forbidden love of a young Japanese internee. Mezzo. Belt/strong mix to D. PRINCIPAL

[TATSUO OMURA] Male, Asian, 50s – 60s. Patriarch of the Omura family, father of two boys. Owner of a store, self-made, rooted in Japanese tradition but open to American ideas and ideals. Stubborn and stoic. Needs a slight Japanese accent. Lyric baritone. Low A to F# (above middle C). PRINCIPAL

[KIMIKO OMURA] Female, Asian, 40s – 50s. Mother of two sons, immigrated to U.S. from Japan at age 28. Strongly influenced by Japanese customs, deeply affected by the trauma of the family’s evacuation and internment. Needs an authentic Japanese accent. Alto/mezzo. A (below middle C) to D an octave above. PRINCIPAL

[LILY CAMPBELL/OLD HANNAH] Female, Caucasian, 40s – 50s. As Lily Campbell, loving mother and wife, initially supportive of her husband’s work as camp administrator, then more doubtful as she comes around to her daughter’s viewpoint. As Old Hannah, a woman in her 70s – 80s seeking to reconnect with a lost love. Mezzo soprano/soprano to E (10th above middle C). PRINCIPAL

[JAMES OMURA] Male, Asian, 20s. Elder of the Omura sons, baseball star and war hero, love interest of Gloria (played by Lea Salonga). Responsible, capable, and devoted to a fault. American born. High baritone to A. PRINCIPAL

[BILL CAMPBELL] Male, Caucasian, 50s. Administrator of Heart Mountain Relocation Center, married to Lily Campbell, and father to Hannah Campbell. Torn between his admiration for a Japanese boy he thinks of as a son and his duties to the camp and to his country. Classic baritone. Low Bb to F. PRINCIPAL

[FRANKIE SUZUKI] Male, Asian, 20s. Best friend to James Omura. Principled, fiery leader of the draft resistance at Heart Mountain Relocation Center who later marries Gloria (played by Lea Salonga). High baritone to G. PRINCIPAL

[MALE ENSEMBLE] Seeking Asian males, 20s – 50s; Caucasian males, 20s – 50s. Need strong singers with acting ability. ENSEMBLE

[FEMALE ENSEMBLE] Seeking Asian females, 20s – 40s; Caucasian females, late teens – 50s. Need strong singers with acting ability. ENSEMBLE

Send To
Allegiance LA Casting / The Old Globe Theatre
PO Box 122171
San Diego CA 92112

Email
casting@theoldglobe.org

Deadline: ASAP

Please indicate in the subject line of your email:
Allegiance – LA auditions

Company:

Old Globe Theatre

Address:

San Diego, CA
US

Contact:

[Name Withheld]
casting@theoldglobe.org

Dancers for Disney's Newsies The Musical

Disney’s Newsies! The Musical – Equity Chorus Call / Dancers

Paper Mill Playhouse

Category: Performer

Description:

Paper Mill Playhouse (Millburn, NJ) COST (TIER 4); $785/week minimum

Producing Artistic Director: Mark S. Hoebee; Associate Artistic Director: Patrick Parker
Director: Jeff Calhoun
Choreographer: Christopher Gattelli
Music: Alan Menken. Lyrics: Jack Feldman
Book: Harvey Fierstein
Music Supervisor: Michael Kosarin
Casting: Telsey + Company / Justin Huff

1st Rehearsal: 8/9/11 in NYC. Runs: 9/15 – 10/16/11 (possible extension to 10/23/11)

Seeking:

Ensemble Dancers:
Males and Females 16-22 and 20s – 40s, all ethnicities. Strong, technically trained dancers with a knack for physicality. Think Michael Kidd. Many of the dancers should also tap and sing very well. Possible principal understudy assignments.

Company:

Paper Mill Playhouse

Address:

Millburn, NJ
US

Contact:

[Name Withheld]

Response Method(s):
At Audition

Audition Information

When:

Equity Chorus Call / Dancers
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
10 AM – Equity female dancers

Thursday, May 5, 2011
10 AM – Equity male dancers

Where:

at Pearl Studios
500 Eighth Avenue, 12th Floor
New York, NY (between 35th and 36th St)

Notes/What to bring:

Please come ready to dance for all of the above auditions. You may be asked to sing afterwards, so please bring sheet music in the appropriate key. A contemporary musical theatre song is preferable. Accompanist provided.
Bring picture and resume, stapled together.

Singers needed in Dallas

Pippin - EPA/ECC Singers

Theatre Three Inc.

Category: Performer

Description:

Theatre Three Inc. | Dallas, TX

Contract
SPT
$293.00

Personnel
Directed/Designed by Bruce R. Coleman
Music Director Terry Dobson
Choreographer Kelly McCain
AEA Stage Manager Terry Vandivort

Rehearsals begin Tuesday May 10
Opening Date June 2nd
Closing Date July 3rd


Breakdown
LEADING PLAYER - 20's - 40's Charismatic leader of a group of Performers telling the story of Pippin and his search for fulfillment.

PIPPIN - 20's Fresh out of university, he is trying to find himself.

CHARLAMENGE - 50's . King of the Holy Roman Empire. A Massive presence. Loves being the King!

FASTRADA - 40's - 50's. His Wife. Pippins Step Mother. Very Sexy. Great Body. Great Dancer. Evil Personified!

BERTHE - 60's - 70's Pippins Grandmother. Feisty and Fun. Old School Song and Dance Performer.

KATHERINE - Late 20's. Pippins Love Interest. Warm, Sweet, Sincere. Down to earth. Must believably be the mother of an 8 year old boy.

LEWIS - 20's. Pippins Step Brother. Fastradas Son. Strong and Stupid. Great Body. Great Dancer. will also be in the ensemble.

ENSEMBLE - 7 men 7 women. Must be able to Sing, Dance AND act! Also, any kind of Circus/Vaudeville performing skills that the ensemble can bring will be greatly appreciated!

Appointments
214 - 871 - 2933 ext 203

Callbacks 4/16/2011 starting at 10am

Company:

Theatre Three Inc.

Address:

Dallas, TX
US

Contact:

[Name Withheld]
Phone: 214 - 871 - 2933 ext 203

Response Method(s):
By Phone
At Audition

Audition Information

When:

4/12: 6-9:30pm
AND
4/13: 5-9:30pm
• A monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.

Where:

Theatre Three
2800 Routh St.
Suite 168
Dallas, TX 75201
Located in the Quadrangle Shopping Center

Notes/What to bring:

Two Contrasting Songs ( Ballad and Upbeat ). You may or MAY NOT be asked to sing both. If called back for Dance, Dress to move.