Entertainment Industry Opportunities - 9/20/10

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 over 50 new notices -- film festivals calling for entries, staff/tech/crew jobs, casting workshops, and more:

1. Sugar & Spice Productions, LLC: SUGAR & SPICE PRODS.
SUGAR & SPICE PRODS. Sugar & Spice Productions, LLC is seeking talent for its all-girl ensemble of professionally trained dancers and singers, who perform choreographed routines for private events and corporate parties. Performers are also ... More

2. Talenthouse and Nine West: NINE WEST DESIGN COMPETION
NINE WEST DESIGN COMPETION Talenthouse, in partnership with Nine West, is seeking submissions for a design contest for the upcoming Nine West Spring Collection. Submissions will be judged by representatives from Nine West. Seeking—Des... More

3. The Actor's Project NYC (TAPNYC): 'DRIZZLING LAUGHTER'
'DRIZZLING LAUGHTER' 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 Drizzling Laughter, a full-length theatrical showcase of mu... More

4. SketchFest NYC: SKETCHFEST NYC
SKETCHFEST NYC SketchFest NYC, New York's only international sketch comedy festival, is seeking submissions for its seventh annual festival. Producers state: "SketchFest NYC is dedicated to promoting the art of sketch comedy. Sketch comedy,... More

5. Senior Star Power Productions: 'ROCKIN WITH THE AGES 3: THE MUSICAL'
'ROCKIN WITH THE AGES 3: THE MUSICAL' Senior Star Power Productions is casting Rockin with the Ages 3: the Musical, the third in a series of musicals with music from the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s featuring talented stars ... More

6. One Part Harmony Productions: LA, 'BURLESQUE BLOODBATH'
LA, 'BURLESQUE BLOODBATH' One Part Harmony Productions is casting a three-night workshop reading of Burlesque Bloodbath, a murder mystery/comedy set during a burlesque show in 1930s New Orleans. Jon Broder, casting. Rehearses six day... More

7. Macy's Parade and Entertainment Group: MACY'S PARADE & ENT. GROUP
MACY'S PARADE & ENT. GROUP Macy's Parade and Entertainment Group is seeking talent for upcoming events, including the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, Macy's Santaland, and other projects throughout the year. Wesley Whatley, assoc. creative .. More

8. IM Creative: IL, IM CREATIVE, DANCERS
IL, IM CREATIVE, DANCERS IM Creative is casting dancers for a live promotional event for a well-known global brand that is launching a new ad campaign. Scott Ihrig, Shannon Morrison, Ann Cooley, prods. Rehearses and performs Oct. 4-6, durin... More

9. Sudbury Productions: 'UNTITLED DAVID RUCHMAN PROJECT,' CT & NYC
'UNTITLED DAVID RUCHMAN PROJECT,' CT & NYC Sudbury Productions is casting Untitled David Ruchman Project, an HD 24p short film about a young food critic living in a culinary wasteland with no food options, and his friendship with a N... More

10. The Riant Theatre: '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 Jan. 31-Feb. 13, 2011 at the Hudson Guild Theatre in NYC. Seeking—One-Act ... More

11. Robert Russell, casting dir.: 'THE GONG SHOW'
'THE GONG SHOW' Robert Russell (casting dir.) is casting the Sony-authorized production of The Gong Show. Producer's statement: "We are looking for additions to our already immensely talented cast." Casting director's previous credit... More

12. Goodspeed Musicals: 2011 MUSIC DIRECTION INTENSIVE, CT
2011 MUSIC DIRECTION INTENSIVE, CT Goodspeed Musicals is seeking participants for its Music Direction Intensive. Producer states: "This highly selective program will provide a limited number of individuals with practical training in all asp... More

13. NBC: NBC AT ACTORFEST NY
NBC AT ACTORFEST NY NBC will be holding an open call at Actorfest NY designed to add diversity to their expanding talent pool. Seeking—Union Talent: males and females, who can play ages 18-45, all ethnicities, SAG or AFTRA members... More

14. Telemundo: TELEMUNDO AT ACTORFEST NY
TELEMUNDO AT ACTORFEST NY Telemundo will be holding an open call at Actorfest NY designed to add diversity to their expanding talent pool. Seeking—Bilingual & Spanish-Speaking Actors: males and females, all ages, union and nonunio... More

15. Bendheim Performing Arts Center: 'THE WIZARD OF OZ'
'THE WIZARD OF OZ' Bendheim Performing Arts Center is casting The Wizard of Oz. Debra Katz, prod. dir. Rehearses Sept. 28-Nov. 18 in Scarsdale, NY; runs Nov. 18-22. Seeking—Dorothy Gale; Uncle Henry/Emerald City Guard/b... More

16. NuWorld Entertainment: NUWORLD ENTERTAINMENT
NUWORLD ENTERTAINMENT NuWorld Entertainment, a new production and distribution company, is casting its membership company for upcoming stage and film projects. Currently casting for four productions including The Charge of the Goddess/i... More

17. Stage Door Connections: 'PROMISES, PROMISES' AUDITION TECHNIQUE SEMINAR
'PROMISES, PROMISES' AUDITION TECHNIQUE SEMINAR Stage Door Connections, Inc. is seeking participants for an audition technique seminar for Promises, Promises. Sarah O'Gleby (instructor; dance captain, Promises, Promises) will ... More

18. Mark Bennett Casting: ON-CAMERA AUDITION WORKSHOP
ON-CAMERA AUDITION WORKSHOP Mark Bennett (instructor), a casting director of feature films (including The Hurt Locker, Junebug, Unfaithful, and Monster's Ball), is holding a special one-day on-camera audition workshop. Partici... More

19. Secret Romance Productions: 'ONCE REMOVED'
'ONCE REMOVED' Secret Romance Productions is casting a staged reading of Once Removed: A New Musical. The musical tells the story of Jay, who has idolized his dad's cousin Mini, the one-hit Downtown Diva, since childhood. Fate... More

20. Blue Man Productions: BLUE MAN GROUP
BLUE MAN GROUP Blue Man Productions is casting Blue Man Group, a three-person ensemble characterized by a combination of drumming and high-energy, non-verbal acting. Tim Aumiller, training dir. Performances are ongoing in Las Vegas, Boston,... More

21. Power Up Studio: 'GIRLTRASH: ALL NIGHT LONG'
'GIRLTRASH: ALL NIGHT LONG' Power Up Studio is seeking background talent and crew for reshoots/pick-up shots of Girltrash: All Night Long, a feature. Angela Robinson (The L Word, Hung, Girltrash, D.E.B.S.), writ... More

22. Mr. Simens (prod.): COMEDY WRITER
COMEDY WRITER Mr. Simens (prod.) is seeking a writer for a project featuring five college grad Big Bang Theory-type characters on a strike-it-rich web oriented business quest. Position runs Mon.-Thurs. from 12:30-5 p.m. at an office ... More

23. A Class Act NY, Acting Studio for Kids & Teens: 'BILLY ELLIOT' TAP CLASS
'BILLY ELLIOT' TAP CLASS A Class Act NY, Acting Studio for Kids & Teens, is seeking participants for a six-week tap class with Billy Elliot star, Thommie Retter (Mr. Braithwaite). The workshop is designed to prepare participants for ... More

24. Karisma Events: KARISMA EVENTS
KARISMA EVENTS Karisma Events is seeking talent for upcoming events and other projects. Miguel Karisma, owner. Events are held in NYC. Seeking—Emcees: with good sense of humor, should speak fluent English and Spanish; Promotion... More

25. UrbanoTV: 'FUGLY' EXTRAS CONTEST
'FUGLY' EXTRAS CONTEST UrbanoTV is seeking submissions for its competition for a chance to appear as an extra in John Leguizamo's new movie, Fugly. David Chitel, casting. Shooting approx. Sept. 22 in NYC. Seeking—Contestants/b... More

26. Arden Theatre Company: ARDEN THEATRE COMPANY, STAFF, PA
ARDEN THEATRE COMPANY, STAFF, PA The Arden Theatre Company is seeking staff for its 2010-2011 season. Mary Beth Simon, associate general manager. Position runs at the theater in Philadelphia, PA. Seeking—Concession Staff: will be... More

27. Lantern Theater Company: LANTERN THEATER COMPANY, INTERN, PA
LANTERN THEATER COMPANY, INTERN, PA Lantern Theater Company is seeking an intern. Tim Martin, production manager. Schedule will be tailored to individual's needs. Position will run at the theater in Philadelphia, PA. Seeking—Intern/b... More

28. JBCasting Networks: CD WORKSHOPS, LIEM & CASTLEBERRY
CD WORKSHOPS, LIEM & CASTLEBERRY JBCasting Networks is holding casting director workshops with guest speakers Caroline Leim of CL Casting and Kendra Castleberry of Donna Rosenstein Casting. "Liem heads her own office after ABC's Jimmy Ki... More

29. JBCasting Networks: AGENT & MANAGER WORKSHOP
AGENT & MANAGER WORKSHOP JBCasting Networks is holding an agent and manager class with guest speakers Mitch Shankman of KSR & Associates, Amy MacNow of Envoy Entertainment, Brianna Barcus of Clear Talent, and Darci Price of Perlman Manageme... More

30. City of Thousand Oaks: STAGE WORKERS, CIVIC ARTS PLAZA
STAGE WORKERS, CIVIC ARTS PLAZA City of Thousand Oaks is seeking crew for the Civic Arts Plaza. "The position assists in the operation and maintenance of theatre sound, lighting, and/or rigging systems during rehearsals, performances, conce... More

31. Primary Stages: PRIMARY STAGES EINHORN SCHOOL OF PERFORMING ARTS
PRIMARY STAGES EINHORN SCHOOL OF PERF. ARTS The Primary Stages Marvin and Anne Einhorn School of Performing Arts (ESPA) is seeking performers for entry into its acting department. Andrew Leynse, artistic dir.; faculty include Randy Graff, J... More

32. Groundhero Productions: 'NO THAT'S NOT IT'
'NO THAT'S NOT IT' Groundhero Productions is seeking crew for No That's Not It, a creative and edgy take on Chekhov's play The Seagull. Diana Cignoni, dir. Shoot starts Sept. 20 in various locations in the L.A. area. Seekin... More

33. FilmNet Studios San Diego: 'MEETUP GIRL'
'MEETUP GIRL' FilmNet Studios San Diego is casting Meetup Girl, a "fun multicultural romantic comedy starring five beautiful sisters of a rich Mexican family that goes belly up. Filmed auditions will be part of the Meetup Girl Auditi... More

34. Castillo Theatre: THE CASTILLO THEATRE
THE CASTILLO THEATRE The Castillo Theatre on 42nd St. is seeking staff for its 2010-11 season. Producer's statement: "Castillo Theatre was established in 1984 by a collective of political activists/artists. Privately funded from the beginni... More

35. A Class Act NY: MUSICAL THR. CLASS AGES 7-16, W/ AGENTS & MGRS.
MUSICAL THR. CLASS AGES 7-16, W/ AGENTS & MGRS. A Class Act NY, an award-winning (2007 "Best in Class," Time Out New York Kids) acting studio for kids and teens, is seeking participants for its upcoming eight-week musical theater cla... More

36. Bending Threads Cabaret Company: BENDING THREADS CABARET CO.
BENDING THREADS CABARET CO. Bending Threads Cabaret Company is casting its fall season. Bending Threads is a collaboration of vocal artists that fuse various genres of music with the works of African-American poets, building thematic live s... More

37. D&P Joubert LLC Worldwide: 'GLORY GOSPEL SINGERS,' TOUR
'GLORY GOSPEL SINGERS,' TOUR D&P Joubert LLC Worldwide is seeking talent for The Glory Gospel Singers upcoming fall/winter gospel touring season. P. Joubert, music dir. Tour 120 runs Oct 28-Dec 31, 2010 in Germany, France & Luxembourg; tour... More

38. Doreen's Dance School: DDS DANCE INSTRUCTORS
DDS DANCE INSTRUCTORS Doreen's Dance School is seeking dance instructors to teach jazz, ballet, and tap classes for students aged 4-55. D. Alderman, coord. Classes are ongoing, and take place Mon. and Tues. afternoons and evenings, Sept.-Ju... More

39. Monte Vista High School: MVHS LIGHTING DESIGNER
MVHS LIGHTING DESIGNER Monte Vista High School is seeking crew. Susan Gordon, dance teacher/prod. designer. Rehearsals and performances run Apr. 30-May 9, 2011 when lights are back in their original place. Seeking—Lighting Designer/T... More

40. NYU Skirball Center: NYU SKIRBALL CENTER
NYU SKIRBALL CENTER The NYU Skirball Center is seeking staff. Amy Coombs, dir. of operations. Seeking—Freelance Assistant House Managers: to supervise front-of-house (including lobby, seating, ticket-taking, etc.) for a wide varie... More

41. Stony Brook University: JOHN GLASSNER NEW PLAY COMPETITION
JOHN GLASSNER NEW PLAY COMPETITION Stony Brook University is seeking submissions for the 8th Annual John Gassner New Play Competition (JGNPC). Created by the Department of Theatre Arts and administered by Stony Brook University's graduate p... More

42. A Class Act NY: MUSICAL THR. CLASS FOR KIDS 5-6, W/ AGENTS & MGRS.
MUSICAL THR. CLASS FOR KIDS 5-6, W/ AGENTS & MGRS. A Class Act NY, an award-winning (2007 "Best in Class," Time Out New York Kids) acting studio for kids and teens, is seeking participants for its upcoming eight-week musical theater ... More

43. New-Gen Comics: NEW-GEN PROMO CHARACTERS
NEW-GEN PROMO CHARACTERS New-Gen comics (distributed by Marvel) is casting promotional characters for the New York Comic Con. J.D. Matonti, dir. Orientation/costume fitting will be held Sept. 28; performers must be available to work Oct. 8 ... More

44. A Class Act NY: 'BILLY ELLIOT' WORKSHOP W/ AGENT
'BILLY ELLIOT' WORKSHOP W/ AGENT A Class Act NY, an acting studio for kids and teens, is seeking participants for a one-day Billy Elliot the Musical workshop with Tony Award winner Trent Kowalik, one of the original stars of Billy... More

45. Northstar Carolers: NORTHSTAR CAROLING
NORTHSTAR CAROLING Northstar Carolers are casting. Jason Prefontaine and Erin Rettino, dirs. Performances are TBA in and around Orange County and L.A. Seeking—Singers: male and female, 18+, who sing soprano 1 or bass, sight readin... More

46. The Actor's Market (TAM): FREE 15-MIN. MARKETING MTG.
FREE 15-MIN. MARKETING MTG. The Actor's Market (TAM) is seeking participants for its free 15-minute pro-bono meetings with "actor marketing expert" Gwyn Gillis, who has been in the business for over 20 years. Company states: "Need advice ab... More

47. Kurt Weill Foundation for Music: 2011 LOTTE LENYA COMPETITION
2011 LOTTE LENYA COMPETITION The Kurt Weill Foundation for Music is seeking talent for its 2011 "Lotte Lenya Competition" for singer-actors. Brady Sansone, office mgr. Semifinals will be held March 11 & 12, 2011 in NYC and early March 2011 .. More

48. Ted Kociolek: MUSICAL THR. TECHNIQUE WORKSHOP
MUSICAL THR. TECHNIQUE WORKSHOP Ted Kociolek (composer, Abyssinia and The Age of Innocence) is seeking participants for the Fall 2010 session of his Musical Theater Audition/Performance Technique Workshop. Instructor states: "... More

49. No Tea Productions: 'THE KENTUCKY GOBLIN SIEGE'
'THE KENTUCKY GOBLIN SIEGE' No Tea Productions is seeking crew and puppeteers for The Kentucky Goblin Siege, a sci-fi comedy set in the South in the 1950s. Lindsey Moore, dir. Runs Oct. 20-Nov. 24 (Wednesday nights) at the Kraine The... More

50. SOOP Theatre Company: '13'
'13,' KIDS SOOP Theatre Company is casting 13. Jason Robert Brown, music & lyrics; Dan Elish & Robert Horn, book; Paul Romanello, dir.; Dan Radzikowski, music dir. Rehearsals begin Oct. 24; runs Nov. 19-21 at the Manor Club Theatre, ... More

51. MosesMogilee: '23 HOUR PLAY FESTIVAL'
'23 HOUR PLAY FESTIVAL' Moses Mogilee (prod.) is presenting A 23 Hour Play Festival, an event during which 23 hours, 5 writers, 5 directors and 17 actors will produce 5 short original works. Christine Kahler, prod. coord. Rehearses i... More

52. Mapping Freedom Prod.: 'LIBERTOPIA'
'LIBERTOPIA' Mapping Freedom Prod. is casting Libertopia. Chas Holloway, coord. Performances run Oct. 15-17 at a convention in L.A. Seeking—Female: mid-late 20s, Caucasian or European, acoustic guitar player, singer, will ... More

53. Trinity Productions: TRINITY PRODUCTIONS, AZ
TRINITY PRODUCTIONS, AZ Trinity Productions, a new film production company, is seeking talent for future productions. Robert Yost, casting. Production will take place within the next year in Arizona. Seeking—Film Talent: actors/ac... More

54. Michael Chekhov Theatre Company: MICHAEL CHEKHOV MEMBERSHIP CO.
MICHAEL CHEKHOV MEMBERSHIP CO. The Michael Chekhov Theatre Company (MCTC) is casting new members for its membership company. The company produces over 12 plays each year, and meets weekly to workshop monologues, scenes, and plays. The theat... More

55. The Red Tie Mafia: IMPROV WORKSHOP SERIES
IMPROV WORKSHOP SERIES The Red Tie Mafia, a company that performs short form improvisation in residence at The Living Theatre, is seeking participants for its three-week improv workshop series. Producer states: "RTM is described as SNL/... More

56. Independent Concert Productions: 'THE MAGIC OF IRELAND,' CANADA TOUR
'THE MAGIC OF IRELAND,' CANADA TOUR Independent Concert Productions is casting The Magic of Ireland, Canada's only professional international touring Irish dance production. Peter Jacobs, prod. Rehearses two or three weeks prior to t... More

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