Entertainment Industry Opportunities - 4/16/10

Every week Back Stage posts hundreds of casting notices and entertainment-industry opportunities in the BackStage.com Casting/Jobs Database. Check out the following sampling of new notices -- film festivals calling for entries, staff/tech/crew jobs, casting workshops, and more:

1. Bravo: 'HITMAKERS': Bravo and True Entertainment (prods. of The Real Housewives of Atlanta), in partnership with The Writing Camp (songwriting team behind such songs as Beyonce's "Halo" and Rihanna's "SOS") are casting Hitmakers... More

2. Caitie McCabe, prod.: HEADSHOTS FOR A CAUSE: A group of photographers that believe something necessary for actors could become something that saves the world, is seeking actors needing headshots for an upcoming event..... More

3. Barter Theatre: BARTER THEATRE, VA: Seeking staff. Diana Haynes, HR dir. Rehearsal period runs April 25-May 9. Seeking—Assistant Stage Manager. For consideration, send cover letters & résumés ASAP.. More

4. Nashville Children's Theatre: NASHVILLE CHILDREN'S THR., TN
NASHVILLE CHILDREN'S THR., TN Nashville Children's Theatre (Nashville, TN) is seeking staff for its 2010-11 season. Season includes: Bud, Not Buddy, based on the book by Christopher Paul Curtis (Reginald André Jackson, adaptation. Re... More

5. US Air Guitar: US AIR GUITAR CHAMPIONSHIPS
US AIR GUITAR CHAMPIONSHIPS US Air Guitar (prod.) is seeking contestants for the 2010 US Air Guitar Championships. Nat Hays, general mgr. Finals will be held July 22 at The Fillmore @ Irving Plaza in NYC. Seeking—Air Guitar Performers... More

6. American Theatre of Actors: SUMMER DIRECTORS FESTIVAL
SUMMER DIRECTORS FESTIVAL American Theatre of Actors is seeking directors for the 34th Summer Directors Festival, featuring 10 new plays. James Jennings, artistic dir. Festival runs June-Aug. 2010 in NYC. Seeking—Directors. Sen... More

7. Manhattan Repertory Theatre: SUMMERFEST 2010
SUMMERFEST 2010 Manhattan Repertory Theatre is seeking play production submissions for its Summerfest 2010. Ken Wolf, artistic dir. Festival runs June 16-Aug. 20 at Manhattan Repertory Theatre, 303 W. 42nd St. (at Eighth Ave.), NYC. ... More

8. TheaterVision/PlayTime: CONTINUING 150TH ANNIV. OF A. CHEKHOV, SERIES 5
CONTINUING 150TH ANNIV. OF A. CHEKHOV, SERIES 5 TheaterVision/PlayTime is seeking submissions for Series 5 of its 150th Anniversary of Anton Chekhov, part of the world-wide celebration of the 150th anniversary of Anton Chekhov's birth (Jan.... More

9. IFP: IFP INTERNS
IFP INTERNS IFP is seeking interns for projects including its upcoming IFP Filmmaker Labs, Independent Film Week, and more. Joana Vicente, exec. dir. Internships run part-time, two to three days per week in NYC. Seeking—Programming In... More

10. ForTalent.com: FAVORITE MOVIE ROLE COMPETITION
FAVORITE MOVIE ROLE COMPETITION ForTalent.com is seeking entries for an online competition in which actors recreate their favorite movie role on video. ForTalent.com is a social network brings together both professionals and enthusiasts wit... More

11. Van Dirk Fisher: 'STRAWBERRY ONE-ACT FESTIVAL'
'STRAWBERRY ONE-ACT FESTIVAL' The Riant Theatre is seeking submissions for the Strawberry One-Act Festival. Van Dirk Fisher, artistic dir. Festival runs Aug. 9-22, 2010 at the Theatre at St. Clement's on W. 46th St. in NYC. ... More

12. S3: BRITISH CHARACTER FOR EVENTS
BRITISH CHARACTER FOR EVENTS S3 (prod.) is seeking talent for multiple events, plus possible future in-character radio interviews, print ads, and web and radio advertising. Jaime Hamel, casting. Performances begin May 14. Seeking—Male... More

13. West Virginia Public Theatre: WEST VIRGINIA PUBLIC THEATRE, WV
WEST VIRGINIA PUBLIC THEATRE, WV West Virginia Public Theatre, a professional Equity theatre company, is seeking staff for its 2010 grand opening summer season including Always Patsy Cline, 42nd Street, Will Rogers Follies, Joseph and Th... More

14. BREAKER VISION: ART INSTITUTE OF PHILADELPHIA, 'PEARL', PA
ART INSTITUTE OF PHILADELPHIA, 'PEARL', PA Breaker Vision is casting Pearl, an Art Institute of Philadelphia senior short, to be shot on 24p HDSLR, about a lonely old ghost who is dying and impatient to be reborn again as a human bab... More

15. The Negro Ensemble Company: NEC ACTORS' TRAINING PROGRAM
NEC ACTORS' TRAINING PROGRAM The Negro Ensemble Company (NEC) is seeking participants for its actors' training program Beyond Shakespeare: Classical Acting in Living Color. Actors will get training in a variety of old-world ac... More

16. Miss America Puerto Rico: MISS AMERICA PUERTO RICO PAGEANT PROGRAM, PR
MISS AMERICA PUERTO RICO PAGEANT PROGRAM, PR The Miss America Puerto Rico Pageant Program is seeking contestants. For the first time since 1961, Miss Puerto Rico will be competing in the Miss America Pageant, airing on television in January... More

17. Amore Opera: AMORE OPERA SPRING SEASON
AMORE OPERA SPRING SEASON Amore Opera is seeking staff for its spring 2010 season. Season includes: The Magic Flute and H.M.S. Pinafore. Nathan Hull, pres. Commitment begins immediately in NYC; performs at the Connelly Th... More

18. Actors First NY & AffordableActingClasses.com: 'AFFORDABLE ACTING CLASSES'
'AFFORDABLE ACTING CLASSES' Actors First NY is seeking participants for "Affordable Acting Classes," an organization that produces workshops, classes, Q&A series, and industry-networking events. Topics covered include acting in commercials;... More

19. The Drilling Company: THE DRILLING COMPANY THEATRE
THE DRILLING COMPANY THEATRE The Drilling Company Theatre (formerly known as 78th Street Theatre Lab), known for projects such as Shakespeare in the Parking Lot and productions of emerging writers, is seeking staff for several upcoming... More

20. 4th Wall Theatre, Inc.: 4TH WALL THEATRE SEASON, NJ
4TH WALL THEATRE SEASON, NJ 4th Wall Theatre (Bloomfield, NJ) is seeking staff for its 2010-11 season. Season includes The Fourth Wall (A.R. Gurney, writer), The Real Inspector Hound (Tom Stoppard, writer) and Funny Gi... More

22. JBCasting Networks: CD WORKSHOPS, HARMAN & BASS
CD WORKSHOPS, HARMAN & BASS JBCasting Networks is holding casting director workshops with guest speakers Ty Harman of Suzanne Goddard-Smythe Casting and Head CD Lauren Bass of Bass Casting. "Harman has 18 years in the business, now casting .. More

23. AntHill Productions: 'FRANKIE AND JOHNNY...'
'FRANKIE AND JOHNNY...' AntHill Productions is seeking staff for Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune. Anthony Marinelli (directed Sam Shepard's Fool for Love last summer and currently preparing the feature film E... More

24. Mark Burnett Productions: NEW PRIMETIME GAME SHOW
NEW PRIMETIME GAME SHOW Mark Burnett Productions is casting a new primetime game show. Matt Vener, supervising casting dir. Shoot starts May in LA. Seeking—Contestants: men and women, 18+, any ethnicity, U.S. citizen, able to get... More

25. BollyRitmo: BOLLYRITMO DANCE TROUPE
BOLLYRITMO DANCE TROUPE BollyRitmo is currently auditioning dancers to learn a fresh new Indian Hip-Hop choreography. Our troupe performs at private and public events. Susan-Jane Harrison, artistic dir. Seeking—Dancers: male and f... More

26. The Actor's Project NYC (TAPNYC): 'FANTASY'
'FANTASY' The Actor's Project NYC (TAPNYC), a company that assists its members in landing agents and getting work through industry showcases and plays, is casting Fantasy, a full-length theatrical showcase of music, scenes, monologue... More

27. The Players Club of Swarthmore: 'THE PRODUCERS,' PA, STAFF
'THE PRODUCERS,' PA, STAFF The Players Club of Swarthmore is seeking staff for The Producers. Runs Oct. 22-Nov. 6 in Swarthmore, PA. Seeking—Music Director; Rehearsal Pianist. Email resumes to [email protected]. For... More

28. Brooklyn Film Festival: BROOKLYN FILM FESTIVAL
BROOKLYN FILM FESTIVAL The Brooklyn Film Festival is seeking staff for its 13th annual festival. Susan Mackell, dir. of development. Film festival runs June 4-13; position begins ASAP and runs through June 20 in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY. ... More

29. Stage Door Connections: 'THE DANCER'S VOICE' AUDITION WORKSHOP
'THE DANCER'S VOICE' AUDITION WORKSHOP Stage Door Connections is seeking talent to participate in the vocal audition prep seminar The Dancer's Voice-The Complete Road to a Great Vocal Audition, designed to make sure a dancer's vocal ... More

30. Envision Initiatives: FORTALENT.COM, SOCIAL NETWORK
FORTALENT.COM, SOCIAL NETWORK Envision Initiatives is seeking members for ForTalent.com, a new free social network that connects people in the arts & entertainment industry. According to Envision Initiatives, the site allows members to "sho... More

31. Camp Chipinaw: CAMP CHIPINAW, SOUND TECH
CAMP CHIPINAW, SOUND TECH Camp Chipinaw (Swan Lake, NY) is seeking a sound technician for its summer camp theater. Justin Dalton, hiring coord. Camp runs Jun 18-Aug. 16. Seeking—Sound Tech: to hang mics, speakers, run and maintain... More

32. Camp Chipinaw: CAMP CHIPINAW, LIGHTING TECH
CAMP CHIPINAW, LIGHTING TECH Camp Chipinaw (Swan Lake, NY) is seeking a light technician for its summer camp theater. Justin Dalton, hiring coord. Camp runs Jun 21-Aug. 16 in Bethel, NY. Seeking—Lighting Tech: must like working wi... More

33. DIME2DIVA MODEL MANAGEMENT LLC: UPDATED, 'BLUE STAR FASHION BASH & COMEDY,' NJ
'BLUE STAR FASHION BASH,' NJ Dime2Diva Model Management LLC is casting Blue Star Fashion Bash & Comedy, a weekend fashion production. Teresa Allen, prod. coord. Event will be held July 3 at the Robert Treat Hotel in Newark, NJ. Se... More