Entertainment Industry Opportunities - 8/31/11

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 44 new notices — performance venues calling for talent, film festivals calling for entries, staff/tech/crew jobs, calls for scripts, casting workshops, competitions, open mikes, and more:

1. American Music Theatre: AMERICAN MUSIC THEATRE, PA
AMERICAN MUSIC THEATRE, PA American Music Theatre (Lancaster, PA), a 1,600-seat celebrity concert venue that produces original and professional non-Equity productions throughout the year, is seeking staff. Andrea McCormick, artistic dir. Hi... More

2. The New School: NEW SCHOOL DIRECTING CLASS
NEW SCHOOL DIRECTING CLASS L. Morgan (faculty) is casting for the New School Fall 2011 Student Directing Class. All scenes will be videotaped. Performs Fall 2011 in NYC. Seeking—Actors and Actresses: all types. Send pix ... More

3. L. Deutsch Productions: 'NO TIME TO WEEP'
'NO TIME TO WEEP' L. Deutsch Productions is seeking a producer/director for No Time to Weep, an original non-union musical stage play about the Holocaust, based on Deutsch's life and survival as a child. Lucy Deutsch, exec. prod./wri... More

4. The John Gassner New Play Competition at Stony Brook University: JOHN GASSNER NEW PLAY COMPETITION
JOHN GASSNER NEW PLAY COMPETITION Stony Brook University is seeking submissions of original full-length plays for the 9th Annual John Gassner New Play Competition. Created by the Stony Brook University Graduate Department of Theatre Arts, t... More

5. El Shaddai Church of New Beginnings: IL, 'CHURCH CHRONICLES'
IL, 'CHURCH CHRONICLES' El Shaddai Church of New Beginnings is casting Church Chronicles, a Christian comedy stage play about a money-hungry urban church pastor, "Silver Dollar Bill." Producers state: "Often times we hear about the h... More

6. Studio 9: SCENE STUDY CLASS
SCENE STUDY CLASS Studio 9 is seeking participants for "an ongoing scene study workshop led by Guy Camilleri with the intent of providing actors a safe, exciting and focused environment to cultivate their imagination and craft. Class is com... More

7. High Season Entertainment: FL, HIGH SEASON ENTERTAINMENT
FL, HIGH SEASON ENTERTAINMENT High Season Entertainment is casting performers of all kinds for special events, cruise ships & theme parks. Jonathan Piumelli, managing dir. Performances are ongoing & seasonal. Seeking—Performers: m... More

8. International Printing Museum: INTERNATIONAL PRINTING MUSEUM HOLIDAY EVENTS
INTERNATIONAL PRINTING MUSEUM HOLIDAY EVENTS International Printing Museum a non-profit museum is casting for various Sat. and Sun. events throughout the year including Ghost Stories (perf. Oct. 22), Dickens Day (perf. Dec. 10... More

9. ForTalent.com: 'Your Best Elevator Pitch' Video Contest
Seeking Actors and Actresses with great communication skills. ForTalent.com & The Savvy Actor have a challenge for YOU! Once you get the audition or the agent interview, how will you respond when asked the daunting question "Can you tell me abo... More

10. The Actor's Project NYC (TAPNYC): 'A HILARIOUS JOURNEY'
'A HILARIOUS JOURNEY' 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 A Hilarious Journey, a full-length theatrical showcase of ... More

11. Denton Community Theatre: DENTON PLAYWRITING COMPETITION
DENTON PLAYWRITING COMPETITION Denton Community Theatre is seeking one-act play submissions to be performed at the Method and Madness Playwriting Festival, to be held May 28-June 2, 2012 at The Black Box Theatre. The festival has a f... More

12. Lonely Planet: LONELY PLANET COMPETITION
LONELY PLANET COMPETITION Lonely Planet (a travel book publisher) in collaboration with YouTube is seeking submissions for Share Your Adventure, a travel video competition. The project invites people to share short videos of their tr... More

13. Tri-State Actors Theater (Sussex, NJ): 'PASSION OF DRACULA,' NJ
'PASSION OF DRACULA,' NJ Tri-State Actors Theater (Sussex, NJ) is casting Passion of Dracula. Paul Meacham, artistic dir.-stage dir.; Bob Hall & David Richmond, writers. Job begins Sept. 20. Rehearses in Newton, NJ; runs Oct. 13-30 i... More

14. Z.R.D. Inc.: 'AFTER THE PH.D'
'AFTER THE PH.D' Z.R.D. Inc., in collaboration with the Dramatists Guild of America (prods.) are casting a public reading of After the Ph.D, a new contemporary romantic drama. Synopsis: A love story about urban academicians set in Ne... More

15. Kesly Gelin: NYFA, 'THE WOLF OF CLOVE LAKES'
NYFA, 'THE WOLF OF CLOVE LAKES' Kesly Gelin (dir.-choreo.) is casting The Wolf of Clove Lakes, a non-synch HD 24p New York Film Academy student film in which a handful of friends venture out one night to look for werewolves. Ruben M.... More

17. Tres Artis: TRES ARTIS STUDIO FOR ACTORS
TRES ARTIS STUDIO FOR ACTORS Tres Artis Studio for Actors is seeking participants for its group ensemble. Robert Medrano, prod.; Stephen Michaels, dir. Producer states: "Tres Artis is a new theater, film, and TV community providing affordab... More

18. Sing Smart Act Smart: FALL MUSICAL THEATER LAB
FALL MUSICAL THEATER LAB Sing Smart Act Smart, a theater lab whose mission is to enrich how artists study and perform songs, is seeking students for its Fall Musical Theater Lab. Producer states: "Ignite your performance power. Train with a... More

19. Musicology Academy: NV, 'A CHRISTMAS CAROL,' CHILDREN'S WORKSHOP
NV, 'A CHRISTMAS CAROL,' CHILDREN'S WORKSHOP Musicology Academy is casting a children's workshop production of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol. Workshop fee is $250 (may be paid in full or in monthly installments). Sharon Chadwick... More

20. Malisa Theatre Academy: MALISA THR. PRO MASTERCLASS
MALISA THR. PRO MASTERCLASS Malisa Theatre Academy is seeking participants for its Professional Masterclass, an acting program designed to prepare actors to work professionally, as well as perform a full-length production in a showcase at t... More

21. Cirque du Soleil: NV, CIRQUE DU SOLEIL TECHNICAL STAFF RECRUITMENT EVENT, WORLDWIDE
NV, CIRQUE DU SOLEIL TECHNICAL STAFF RECRUITMENT EVENT, WORLDWIDE Cirque du Soleil is recruiting for their technical teams for Cirque du Soleil touring, arena, and resident shows. Erin Mahan, HR. Red Curtain Recruitment Event will be held O... More

22. Jagged Night Theatre: 'DARK LIGHT'
'DARK LIGHT' Jagged Night Theatre, a brand new New York-based theater company, is seeking a production crew for its first production, Dark Light, a dramatic horror play. The company states: "Our aim is to expand the scope of traditio... More

23. The Coca-Cola Company: COKE ZERO DANCE SEARCH
COKE ZERO DANCE SEARCH The Coca-Cola Company is seeking submissions for a new project for Coke Zero, in partnership with dancer/choreographer Jon M. Chu, the director of Step Up 2: The Streets and Step Up 3D and the cre... More

24. Creative Media Design: CREATIVE MEDIA DESIGN, ADMIN. ASST.
CREATIVE MEDIA DESIGN, ADMIN. ASST. Creative Media Design, a Manhattan voiceover producer, is seeking staff. About the company: "We are a boutique voiceover company that casts, records, and edits voiceovers. Our clients come from all over t... More

25. Amore Opera, Inc.: AMORE OPERA SEASON
AMORE OPERA SEASON Amore Opera is seeking staff for its 2011-12 season. Season includes: The Marriage of Figaro and the U.S. premiere of I Due Figaro (rehearsals begin immediately; runs Oct. 14-31, 2011 at the Connelly Theatre... More

26. JDProductions: 'BOUND FOR BROADWAY' SINGER SHOWCASE
'BOUND FOR BROADWAY' SINGER SHOWCASE JDProductions is seeking talent for its upcoming Bound for Broadway industry-invited showcases. Producer states: "This is great for performers who need performance video footage. JDProductions is ... More

27. JK Design: CORPORATE SPOKESPERSON
CORPORATE SPOKESPERSON JK Design is casting a corporate spokesperson for various projects. Katherine Armstrong, VP of video production. First project shoots Sept. 6, 2011 in central NJ; other dates TBD in locations in NYC & NJ. Seeking—... More

28. JBCastingNetworks: CD WORKSHOPS, TIRALDO & SHERRY
CD WORKSHOPS, TIRALDO & SHERRY JBCastingNetworks is holding casting director workshops with guest speakers Sarah Tiraldo of Christy Dooley Casting and Todd Sherry of Patrick Rush Casting. "Tiraldo has worked on CBS soap Bold & The Beauti... More

29. DKProductions: 'GHOST OF WAR'
'GHOST OF WAR' DKProductions is casting an established show, Ghost of War, an American power play in Southeast Asia. James Doyle-Klier, writer-prod.; Mio Nakanishi & Joyce Laoagan, language consultants. Opens Oct. 24 at The Grand The... More

30. The Strollers of Maplewood, NJ: NJ, 'DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS'
NJ, 'DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS' The Strollers (Maplewood, NJ) is casting the musical Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. Don Guida, dir.; Carol Cornicelli, choreo.; Ebony Wiggins, music dir. Performances run Nov. 4, 5, 11, 12, 18 & 19 at 8 p.m. a... More

31. David Pringmill (casting dir.): PATRICK STEWART IMPERSONATOR
PATRICK STEWART IMPERSONATOR David Pringmill (casting dir.) is seeking a performer for a one-time event that requires a Patrick Stewart impersonator. Rehearsal will be held ASAP; event takes place Aug. 27. Seeking—Patrick Stewart/Capt... More

32. Black Legacy Productions, Inc.: 'LOOKING THE WRONG WAY'
'LOOKING THE WRONG WAY' Black Legacy Productions, Inc. is seeking crew for Looking the Wrong Way, a comedic short film. Tyriq Mustaqiym, prod. Tentatively shoots Sept. 17 & 18 in NYC. Seeking—Experienced Cinematographer: ed... More

33. Hanging Elephant Productions: NYFA, 'BUNDLE OF JOY'
NYFA, 'BUNDLE OF JOY' Hanging Elephant Productions is casting Bundle of Joy (working title), a dark comedy short film about an average "Joe" who is determined to end his life today, which doesn't turn out to be as easy as he thought.... More

34. Studio 691 & Y Arts Theatre Company: NJ, 'MIRACLE ON 34TH ST.' & 'HOLIDAY CELEBRATION'
NJ, 'MIRACLE ON 34TH ST.' & 'HOLIDAY CELEBRATION' Studio 691 & Y Arts Theatre Company are casting Wyckofeller Center: A Holiday Celebration (rehearsals begin mid-Sept. 2011; performances run Dec. 1 & 2) and Miracle on 34th ... More

35. The Matthew Corozine Studio Theatre: MATTHEW COROZINE STUDIO THEATRE
MATTHEW COROZINE STUDIO THEATRE The Matthew Corozine Studio Theatre, a 40-seat venue located in the heart of Times Square, is seeking new plays for its 2011-12 season. Linda Eicher, exec. asst. to Matthew Corozine. Exact performance dates T... More

36. Heather Snow Clark School of Acting: HEATHER SNOW CLARK SCHOOL OF ACTING, MEISNER INTENSIVE SCENE STUDY CLASS, NC
HEATHER SNOW CLARK SCHOOL OF ACTING, MEISNER INTENSIVE SCENE STUDY CLASS, NC Heather Snow Clark School of Acting is enrolling for its Meisner Intensive Scene Study Class. The class will teach students a process that will serve their own nee... More

37. American Tap Dance Foundation: TAP CITY YOUTH ENSEMBLE
TAP CITY YOUTH ENSEMBLE The American Tap Dance Foundation is seeking talent for the Tap City Youth Ensemble. Susan Hebach, dir.; Tony Waag, artistic dir. Rehearses Sept. 25, 2011-June 16, 2012; performs at Tap City, an annual NYC tap festiv... More

38. SeeFlik: INTRODUCTION TO SEEFLIK
INTRODUCTION TO SEEFLIK SeeFlix is casting a 30-second introduction to Seeflik, "the world's first online student film festival. Major film schools such as NYU and USC are signed on, including many others." Lawrence Robert Meli, prod. Shoot... More

39. Cornukopia Entertainment: 'BED-STUY LULLABY'
'BED-STUY LULLABY' Cornukopia Entertainment is casting Bed-Stuy Lullaby, a pilot for a webseries. Rebekah Sindoris & Karen Henry, prods. Shoot starts September in Los Angeles. Seeking—Sha'rell: female, late 30s-early 40s, ... More

40. Universal Commerce Corp.: MARKET PLACE TV
MARKET PLACE TV Universal Commerce Corp. (founder) is seeking hosts and staff for Market Place TV, a cable TV shopping network. Producer states: "Market Place TV reaches over six million cable TV households all over New York State." Jannett... More

41. Musical Theatre of Los Angeles: MUSICAL THEATRE SHOWCASE
MUSICAL THEATRE SHOWCASE Musical Theatre of Los Angeles is casting musical theatre showcases for youth and adults. Guests and coaches will include: Carole D'Andrea (original Velma in both the Broadway and film productions of West Side St... More

42. The Players Studio: PLAYERS STUDIO WORKSHOP & SHOWCASE
PLAYERS STUDIO WORKSHOP & SHOWCASE The Players Studio is seeking participants for its scene study and monologue class. Producer's statement: "Students enrolled in our scene study and monologue class are cast in our showcase. Through scene a... More

43. The Actors Theater: THE ACTORS THEATER
THE ACTORS THEATER The Actors Theater is seeking new members. Producer states: "The Actors Theater is a new company that focuses on obtaining representation for its members as well as offering free classes in sketch comedy, improvisational ... More

44. The Duplex Cabaret Theater: DUPLEX CABARET THEATER
DUPLEX CABARET THEATER The Duplex Cabaret Theater is seeking talent to perform in its 70-seat West Village cabaret theater. Seeking—Singers, Comedians, Performance Artists, New Plays, Composers, Writers, and Acoustic Musical Ac... More