Entertainment Industry Opportunities - 12/20/11

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 40 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. Universal Commerce Corp.: MARKET PLACE TV, ON FOX 5 (WNYW) EVERY SAT. AT 1 P.M.
MARKET PLACE TV, ON FOX 5 (WNYW) EVERY SAT. AT 1 P.M. Universal Commerce Corp. is seeking well-connected and experienced TV hosts and staff for Market Place TV, a cable TV shopping network presently airing on Fox 5 (WNYW) every Satur... More

2. Vancouver Youth Theatre Society: BC, 'WHY JUSTICE?' & 'KIDS' WRITES'
BC, 'WHY JUSTICE?' & 'KIDS' WRITES' Vancouver Youth Theatre Society is casting Why Justice?, a teen ensemble and touring piece, and Kids' Writes, a creative youth writing program. Vancouver Youth Theatre provides acting & cre... More

3. UBC Dept. of Theatre & Film and UBC Creative Writing Program: BC, 'BRAVE NEW PLAY RITES FESTIVAL'
BC, 'BRAVE NEW PLAY RITES FESTIVAL' UBC Dept. of Theatre & Film and UBC Creative Writing Program are holding General Auditions for the 26th annual Brave New Play Rites Festival, showcasing 12 original plays by young playwrights. UBC ... More

4. Farrington Entertainment & Productions: FARRINGTON ENTERTAINMENT, STAFF, NV
FARRINGTON ENTERTAINMENT, STAFF, NV Farrington Entertainment & Productions is hiring for a staff position. Blair Farrington, dir. Full and part-time positions available in Las Vegas, NV. Seeking—Creative Design Services Manager: ... More

5. Central Bucks High School-West: CENTRAL BUCKS HIGH SCHOOL-WEST, CREW, PA
CENTRAL BUCKS HIGH SCHOOL-WEST, CREW, PA Central Bucks High School-West is seeking crew for its spring production. Brian Weiner, director of theater. Performances run Mar. 29-Apr. 1, 2012 at 357 W. Court St. Doylestown, PA 18901. Seekin... More

6. The Actors Company Theatre (TACT): 'LOST IN YONKERS'
'LOST IN YONKERS' The Actors Company Theatre (TACT) is seeking staff for Lost in Yonkers. Neil Simon, author; Jenn Thompson, dir. Rehearsals begin Feb. 14, 2012; runs March 13-April 14, 2012 in NYC. Seeking—Production Stage Man... More

7. Ron Bush: FREE MARKETING FOR ACTORS WORKSHOP
FREE MARKETING FOR ACTORS WORKSHOP Ron Bush (personal marketing coach) is offering a free "Marketing for Actors" seminar. Topics in this hour long course will include but will not be limited to websites, headshots & résumés, postcards, busi... More

8. The Actor's Project NYC (TAPNYC): 'THE EDGE OF DRAMEDY'
'THE EDGE OF DRAMEDY' 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 The Edge of Dramedy, a full-length theatrical showcase of ... More

9. United States Super 8mm Film: U.S. SUPER 8 FILM FESTIVAL, NJ
U.S. SUPER 8 FILM FESTIVAL, NJ The 23rd annual United States Super 8mm Film and Video Festival is seeking submissions. Producers state: "The festival takes as its mandate the spreading of the 8mm and digital word and has sponsored 10 tourin... More

10. NYC Downtown Feature Film Festival: NYC DOWNTOWN FEATURE FILM FESTIVAL, NYC
NYC DOWNTOWN FEATURE FILM FESTIVAL, NYC The NYC Downtown Feature Film Festival is seeking submissions. Producers state: "Our motto is 'no red carpets, no celebrity judges, just great films.' For the past six years we have run the NYC Downto... More

11. NYC Downtown Short Film Festival: NYC DOWNTOWN SHORT FILM FESTIVAL
NYC DOWNTOWN SHORT FILM FESTIVAL The NYC Downtown Short Film Festival is seeking submissions. Michelangelo Alasa, festival dir.; Luke Valerio, festival co-dir. The fifth annual festival runs April 26-May 7, 2012 in NYC. Seeking—Short Fi... More

12. Maryland Film Festival: MARYLAND FILM FESTIVAL, MD
MARYLAND FILM FESTIVAL, MD The Maryland Film Festival is seeking submissions. Producers state: "We are dedicated to presenting top-notch work in a relaxed, non-competition atmosphere. We are open to films of all varieties and lengths; uniqu... More

13. Palm Springs International Shortfest: PALM SPRINGS INT'L SHORTFEST, CA
PALM SPRINGS INT'L SHORTFEST, CA The Palm Springs International Shortfest is seeking submissions. Producers state: "Shortfest is one of the largest showcases of short films in North America. All films submitted, whether screened at the fest... More

14. Tribeca Film Festival: TRIBECA FILM FESTIVAL 2012
TRIBECA FILM FESTIVAL 2011 Tribeca Film Festival is accepting submissions. The festival was founded in 2002 by Robert De Niro, Jane Rosenthal, and Craig Hatkoff after the attacks on the World Trade Center. The festival will be held April 18... More

15. Hollywood Film Festival: HOLLYWOOD FILM FESTIVAL
HOLLYWOOD FILM FESTIVAL The Hollywood Film Festival is seeking submissions. Producers state: "The Hollywood Film Festival was created to bridge the gap between established Hollywood, indie filmmakers, and the global creative community, as w... More

16. Tongal: 'MCDONALD'S BITE SIZED,' VIDEO CONTEST
'MCDONALD'S BITE SIZED,' VIDEO CONTEST Tongal (an online community) in association with McDonald's is sponsoring the McDonald's Bite Sized video contest. The contest is seeking "bite sized" short videos that have viral potential in s... More

17. JDPoductions: LOOKING FOR CABARET SHOWS, THE DUPLEX
The creative team who created NY's wildly successful 'BOUND FOR BROADWAY' at The Duplex, who developed, directed and produced the sold-out runs of Ann Bonner in 'Life, Love and NYC', Jody Cook in '37 Stories In Which I Come Off Badly', Whitney Brown ... More

18. JDPoductions: '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

19. Wayne State University's Hilberry Graduate Repertory Theatre Company (Detroit, MI): WAYNE STATE U. MFA PROGRAM, MI
WAYNE STATE U. MFA PROGRAM, MI Wayne State University's Hilberry Graduate Repertory Theatre Company (Detroit, MI) is seeking performers for its 2012-2013 MFA Acting Company, a classically based rotating repertory company that produces a s... More

20. Victoria Garza: NYFA, 'ZIP ME UP'
NYFA, 'ZIP ME UP' Victoria Garza (dir.) is casting Zip Me Up, a New York Film Academy MFA student short film about a bride on her wedding day who is trying to escape from the situation. Rehearses Jan. 2 & 3; tentatively shoots Jan. 4... More

21. High Voltage: 'COLD CREEPY FEELING'
'COLD CREEPY FEELING' High Voltage is seeking financial contributions for a new film, Cold Creepy Feeling: Paranormal Possession, about a house in Joshua Tree where paranormal evil, mysterious disappearances, and demonic power... More

22. The Department of Theatre & Film Studies at the University of Georgia: UNIV. OF GEORGIA MFA PROGRAM, GA
UNIV. OF GEORGIA MFA PROGRAM, GA The Department of Theatre & Film Studies at the University of Georgia (Athens, GA) is offering full scholarships to its MFA Acting Program. The program is a three-year, in-residence program offering training... More

23. Silenci0 Theater Company: 'HAMLET'
'HAMLET' Silenci0 Theater Company is casting Hamlet. Staging will be minimalist, in street clothes, using projection for "Ghost" scene and backgrounds. Producers state: "Open rehearsal feel. Great opportunity to work with Shakespeare... More

24. Belasco Theatre Company: MUSICAL THEATER CHOREOGRAPHER
MUSICAL THEATER CHOREOGRAPHER Belasco Theatre Company, a non-profit, all-youth musical theater company, is seeking a choreographer to teach classes and choreograph musical numbers for Broadway-style youth performances. Shanti Belasco Glynn,... More

25. The Pie House: UNTITLED COMEDIC SHORT
UNTITLED COMEDIC SHORT The Pie House is seeking crew and casting an untitled comedic short. Nhi Hong, coord. Shoot starts early- to mid-January in L.A., CA. Seeking—Girl 2: 22, cute, fun, smart, optimistic, innovative; Boy 1/b... More

26. Chamber Theatre Productions, Inc. of Boston: CHAMBER THEATRE PROD. TOURS
CHAMBER THEATRE PROD. TOURS Chamber Theatre Productions, Inc. of Boston is casting its Spring 2012 non-Equity national tour, including dramatic adaptations of 19th-century literature and contemporary material. Vawnya Nichols, asst. prod. mg... More

27. JPM Productions: 'THE HEADLINER'
'THE HEADLINER' JPM Productions is casting The Headliner, for two ongoing vocal competition shows in which singers will be asked to sing a variety of styles each week with a live band. "Past contestants have gone on to be featured on... More

28. TriQuest Films: 'THE DEVIL NEVER SLEEPS'
'THE DEVIL NEVER SLEEPS' TriQuest Films is seeking cast and crew for The Devil Never Sleeps, a feature film. Synopsis: "An existential morality tale in which a crew of strangers comes together to rob a Brinks armored truck in Hartfor... More

29. Purple Dream Pictures: 'FANATIKAL,' MA & CT
'FANATIKAL,' MA & CT Purple Dream Pictures is seeking cast and crew for Fanatikal, a 91-minute HD feature film. Rick Wells, prod. Producer states: "This film will be entered into festivals, and will receive exposure on the Internet a... More

30. Writer-Director Rommel Hyacinth: SHARE
'SHARE' Rommel Hyacinth (prod.) is seeking crew for Share, a short film project. Shoots Jan. 21, 2012 in SoCal. Seeking—DP: 18+, has knowledge of the Canon 7D; Soundman/Boom: 18+; Lighting Technician: 18+. No... More

31. Stone Mountain Park: SPECIAL EVENTS MANAGER, GA
SPECIAL EVENTS MANAGER, GA Stone Mountain Park, a popular family attraction located 20 miles east of Atlanta, GA, is seeking staff. Stan Morrell, dir. of entertainment, guest experience, and special events. This is a full-time, year-round p... More

32. Clay Banks Studio International: HOLLYWOOD COMEDY STORE IMPROV CLASS
HOLLYWOOD COMEDY STORE IMPROV CLASS Clay Banks Studio International is seeking participants for improv/sketch/sitcom classes. Instructor asks: "Looking to gain or further your experience in comedy? These classes are designed to help you do ... More

33. John Chatterton Presents, Inc.: 13TH ANNUAL MIDTOWN INT'L THR. FESTIVAL
13TH ANNUAL MIDTOWN INT'L THR. FESTIVAL John Chatterton (exec. prod.) is seeking submissions for the 13th Annual Midtown International Play Festival (MITF). The festival plays across three theaters devoted to full-length plays and musicals,... More

34. The Michael Chekhov Theatre Company: MICHAEL CHEKHOV THEATRE CO.
MICHAEL CHEKHOV THEATRE CO. The Michael Chekhov Theatre Company is seeking new members. Producer states: "The Michael Chekhov Theatre Company focuses on obtaining representation for its members as well as offering free classes in sketch com... More

35. Rohit Sonak: NJCU, 'STOP VIOLENCE,' NJ
NJCU, 'STOP VIOLENCE,' NJ Rohit Sonak (casting) is casting Stop Violence, a New Jersey City University student film in which a small-time gangster named John's life changes when he meets Lisa, a social worker. Shoots the weekend of J... More

36. StrawHat: 2012 STRAWHAT AUDITIONS
2012 STRAWHAT AUDITIONS StrawHat, an online resource for casting directors, producers, theaters, entertainment companies, and performing artists, is holding its 2012 combined auditions. More than 500 non-Equity acting positions were open to... More

37. Dorsey's Locker: DORSEY'S LOCKER, TUESDAY OPEN MIC
DORSEY'S LOCKER, TUESDAY OPEN MIC Dorsey's Locker is seeking performers for a comedy and spoken word open mic. Jay Rich, host. Performances are Tuesdays, 7 p.m. at Dorsey's Locker, 5817 Shattuck Ave., Oakland, CA. Seeking—Comedians a... More

38. 50 Mason Social House: 50 MASON SOCIAL HOUSE, MONDAY OPEN MIC
50 MASON SOCIAL HOUSE, MONDAY OPEN MIC 50 Mason Social House is seeking performers for a music and poetry open mic. Jeff Desira, host. Performances are Mondays, 7 p.m. at 50 Mason Social House, 50 Mason St., San Francisco, CA. Seeking—... More

39. Dave's On Broadway: DAVE'S ON BROADWAY, THURSDAY OPEN MIC
DAVE'S ON BROADWAY, THURSDAY OPEN MIC Dave's On Broadway is seeking performers for a music, comedy, and poetry open mic. Greg Aragon, host. Performances are Thursdays, 9 p.m. (sign-up at 8:30 p.m.) at Dave's On Broadway, 708 E. Broadway, Gl... More

40. Actors Theatre of Louisville: ACTORS THEATRE OF LOUISVILLE, KY
ACTORS THEATRE OF LOUISVILLE, KY Actors Theatre of Louisville (Louisville, KY) is seeking new members for its 2012-13 Acting Apprentice Company, producer states "one of the nation's oldest continuing pre-professional acting companies." Mi... More