Entertainment Industry Opportunities - 1/24/11
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 30 new notices -- performance venues, film festivals calling for entries, staff/tech/crew jobs, casting workshops, and more:
1. Los Angeles Philharmonic Association: 'GERSHWIN,' SM
'GERSHWIN,' SM Los Angeles Philharmonic Association is seeking a stage manager for Gershwin. The producer states, "This presentation is an educational concert for high school music students as the culmination of six weeks of study wi... More
2. Florida Studio Theatre: FST IMPROV TEACHING ARTIST, FL
FST IMPROV TEACHING ARTIST, FL Florida Studio Theatre (Sarasota, FL), a LORT D regional theater, is seeking talent. James Ashford, casting & hiring coord. Position runs in Sarasota, FL. Seeking—Improv Teaching Artist/Actor: male o... More
3. ShowMe Ltd: SHOWME LTD, ONLINE TALENT CONTEST
SHOWME LTD, ONLINE TALENT CONTEST ShowMe Ltd is hosting an online talent contest to find the next web celebrity. Winners have the potential to win the top prize of £1,000. Gabriele Antoniazzi, prod. Deadline for entries is February 2011. ... More
4. The Actor's Project NYC (TAPNYC): 'IMPERFECT IN HAPPINESS'
'IMPERFECT IN HAPPINESS' 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 Imperfect in Happiness, a full-length theatrical showca... More
5. Avon: 'AVON VOICES'
'AVON VOICES' Avon is seeking talent for "Avon Voices," a worldwide online singing talent search in which 10 finalists will vie for a record deal. The "Avon Voices Singing Talent Search" is presented by Avon and produced by Intero. Celebrit... More
6. HomeJacked Productions, LLC: Buck Fever
Category: Student Film Fairfield University, ‘Buck Fever’ Length : 25 page screenplay Medium: HD 24P HomeJacked Productions, LLC is casting for Buck Fever, which tells the story of Ben, a middle-aged man who suffers with a mundane life. Despe... More
7. Stage Door Connections: FOSSE, BENNETT, & ROBBINS DANCE INTENSIVE
FOSSE, BENNETT, & ROBBINS DANCE INTENSIVE Stage Door Connections is offering a two-day Fosse, Robbins, and Bennett Intensive Workshop. Producer's statement: "Broadway dance luminaries, Charlotte d'Amboise, Mary Ann Lamb and Mary MacL... More
8. Patchwork Productions: 'ANYTHING FOR MONDO'
'ANYTHING FOR MONDO' Patchwork Productions is seeking crew and casting Anything for Mondo, a HD low budget, independent dark comedy feature about a romance between a vampire and a serial killer. Julia Alty & Christine Hartland, prod.... More
9. The A.V. Club: 'A.V. CLUB' CITY EDITOR, PA
'A.V. CLUB' CITY EDITOR, PA The A.V. Club is seeking staff for its new Philadelphia office. Marcus Gilmer, contact. Full-time position begins ASAP in Philadelphia, PA. Seeking—City Editor: position entails supervising all local co... More
10. Primary Stages: PRIMARY STAGES EINHORN SCHOOL OF PERF. ARTS
PRIMARY STAGES EINHORN SCHOOL OF PERF. ARTS The Primary Stages Einhorn School of Performing Arts (ESPA) is seeking performers for entry into its acting department. Faculty include Jackson Gay, Randy Graff, Carl Forsman, and more. Andrew Ley... More
11. Riverside Theatre (Vero Beach, FL): 'THE PRODUCERS,' FL
'THE PRODUCERS,' FL Riverside Theatre (Vero Beach, FL) is seeking staff for The Producers. Ericka Fera, company mgr. Contract runs Jan. 19-Feb. 6 in NY and Feb. 8-March 20 in Vero Beach, FL. Seeking—Equity Assistant Stage Manag... More
12. On Display Dancers LLC (prod.): ON DISPLAY DANCERS LLCd
ON DISPLAY DANCERS LLC On Display Dancers LLC (prod.) is seeking performers. Janice Rosario, mgr. Positions are ongoing in NYC. Seeking—Dancers: female, 18+, all ethnicities, Latina/Hispanic women are encouraged to apply. Producer... More
13. Webskits LLC: 'WEBSKITS'
'WEBSKITS' AS Prods. is seeking crew and casting Webskits, a HD video of funny 3-5 min. message oriented political web skits. Mike Larwon, dir; Art Samson & Ken Trachten, coords. Shoot starts Jan. 28-31 in LA. Seeking—Ingénue... [This casting notice is no longer available.]
14. Buckner Holiday Productions: 'SCALPED,' READING
'SCALPED,' READING Buckner Holiday Productions is seeking crew and casting a staged reading of Scalped. A ten-minute play dramatizing a true Texas colonial period legend/ghost story. IT (projection, embedded electronic script backgro... More
15. Main Street Youth Theatre: 'CHARLOTTE'S WEB,' STAFF, SC
'CHARLOTTE'S WEB,' STAFF, SC Main Street Youth Theatre is hiring staff for Charlotte's Web. Harry Culpepper, prod. Rehearses in March; runs in April 14-31 on Hilton Head Island, SC. Seeking—Guest Directors: duties include h... More
16. Spellbound: SPELLBOUND CONSERVATORY REP
SPELLBOUND CONSERVATORY REP The Spellbound Conservatory Rep, East Harlem's Center for African-American mystery, melodrama, and sci-fi fantasy plays, is casting its growing ensemble for a series of upcoming melodramas, including the thriller... More
17. Image-Makers Pro: HILTON FASHION SHOW
HILTON FASHION SHOW Image-Makers Pro (prod.) is seeking talent for a Hilton fashion show event. J. Shannon, casting. Fashion show event will be held at the Hilton Hotel. Seeking—Models: male and female, 18-39, all ethnicities, beg... More
18. Liberty One: LIBERTY ONE EVENT PROMOTERS
LIBERTY ONE EVENT PROMOTERS Liberty One is seeking staff to promote upcoming events. Tony Crest, human resources coord. Events are ongoing in NYC. Seeking—Promoters: male and female, 18+, energetic, hardworking individuals, to pro... More
19. Soul Savin Priductions: 'DEADLY GAME,' STAFF, IL
'DEADLY GAME,' STAFF, IL Soul Savin Priductions is hiring staff for Deadly Game, a stage play. Ms. La Savine Givens, dir.-prod. Position will be Feb.-May. in IL. Seeking—Stage Manager: must be experience and have transporta... More
20. All Out Arts: 'FRESH FRUIT FESTIVAL'
'FRESH FRUIT FESTIVAL' All Out Arts is seeking submissions for the 9th annual International Fresh Fruit Festival. Frank Calo, artistic dir. Festival runs July 5-26 (approx.) at multiple venues in NYC. Seeking—Original Works... More
21. More Than Music: MORE THAN MUSIC EVENT CO.
MORE THAN MUSIC EVENT CO. More Than Music, a DJ/entertainment company, is seeking talent for events such as Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, Sweet 16s, holiday parties, etc. Jessica Ferraiuolo, talent coord. Most events are on Sat. nights. Seeking—M... More
22. Oxford Shakespeare Company: 'TWO NOBLE KINSMEN,' NY & LONDON
'TWO NOBLE KINSMEN,' NY & LONDON Oxford Shakespeare Company is casting its workshop production of Shakespeare's Two Noble Kinsmen. Production includes classes, a trip to London, and performance in Hyde Park. Master classes with RSC/R... More
23. NewGeneRussian Actor Training: NEWGENERUSSIAN WORKSHOPS
NEWGENERUSSIAN WORKSHOPS NewGeneRussian Actor Training is seeking participants for its upcoming acting workshops. Producers state: Workshops are based on the legendary Moscow Art exercises taught by master graduates of the most influential .. More
24. North Star Academy: NORTH STAR ACADEMY, NJ
NORTH STAR ACADEMY, NJ North Star Academy Charter School of Newark, a member of Uncommon Schools and one of NJ's first charter public schools, is seeking staff. School's statement: "North Star was hailed by President George W. Bush during h... More
25. Michael Shelton & Shannon Sedwick (prods.): 'ESTHER'S FOLLIES,' TX
'ESTHER'S FOLLIES,' TX Michael Shelton & Shannon Sedwick (prods.) are seeking talent for Esther's Follies, a topical vaudeville musical comedy show, now in its 35th year. Doug Ewart, music dir. Performs 25 hours/wk. (five shows per w... More
26. Kaptinik Productions and Time Out New York Lounge: 'NY SOUL SENSATION SINGING COMPETITION'
'NY SOUL SENSATION SINGING COMPETITION' Kaptinik Productions and Time Out New York Lounge are seeking performers for NY Soul Sensation, a five-week singing competition to find New York City's best soul singer. This competition will g... More
27. Malisa Theatre Company: THE MALISA THEATRE COMPANY
THE MALISA THEATRE COMPANY The Malisa Theatre Company is seeking performers for its fall season membership of theatrical showcases. Producer's statement: "The Malisa Theatre Company offers 'under recognized actors' an opportunity to work, w... More
28. CMIC Entertainment: 'SOX NEWS'
'SOX NEWS' CMIC Entertainment, a new start-up, is casting Sox News: Fairly Unbalanced, a one-hour newscast program. Producer states: "We make it up and you believe it. The content leans left. Think Rush Limbaugh and Sean Hanni... More
29. The Grown Up’s Playground Theater Company: CREATIVE ENSEMBLE-THINKING PERFORMERS
CREATIVE ENSEMBLE-THINKING PERFORMERS The Grown Up's Playground Theater Company (GUP) is casting upcoming performances, and is also seeking new company members and writers for its multi-ethnic improv group. Also casting for a three-characte... More
30. Stage Door Connections: DANCE AUDITION TECHNIQUE FOR SINGERS
DANCE AUDITION TECHNIQUE FOR SINGERS Stage Door Connections is offering Dance Audition Technique for Singers, four classes with four associate choreographers of currently running Broadway shows and national tours. Instructors include Dontee... More
31. Baron Brown Studio: BARON BROWN STUDIO CLASSES
BARON BROWN STUDIO CLASSES The Baron Brown Studio is seeking participants for invitational free classes. "Los Angeles' premiere acting training. Train with the studio that creates stars! Previous students include: Halle Berry, Robin Wright,... More
I am 14 years old female and have ALWAYS wanted to be in a feature film. I live in Michigan and cannot seem to find any type of auditions!! I would really love to do acting in major films, and or sing. Just for experience purposes, I do take singing lessons and have been for about a year, as well as acting lessons. Please if there are any casting calls please contact me, thank you so much!
Posted by: Maddie parks | January 30, 2011 at 10:18 PM