Entertainment Industry Opportunities - 12/30/11

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 36 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. New York Television Festival: NEW YORK TELEVISION FESTIVAL, NYC
NEW YORK TELEVISION FESTIVAL, NYC The New York Television Festival (NYTVF) is seeking submissions. Producers state: "The NYTVF was founded in 2005 as the first creative festival for television artists. The NYTVF is a pioneer of the independ... More

2. BendFilm Festival: BENDFILM FESTIVAL, OR
BENDFILM FESTIVAL, OR The BendFilm Festival is seeking submissions. Producers state: "BendFilm celebratees the brave voice of independent cinema through films, lectures, and education and offers intimate access to all the action: the jurors... More

3. Chicago International Film Festival: CHICAGO INT'L FILM FESTIVAL, IL
CHICAGO INT'L FILM FESTIVAL, IL The Chicago International Film Festival is seeking submissions. Producers state: "Our mission is to encourage better understanding between people and to make a positive contribution to the art forms of film a... More

4. Austin Film Festival: AUSTIN FILM FESTIVAL, TX
AUSTIN FILM FESTIVAL, TX The Austin Film Festival is seeking submissions. Producers state: "AFF uncovers outstanding, emerging filmmakers; serves as a catalyst for legendary, contemporary, and student writers; fosters their development thro... More

5. SoHo International Film Festival: SOHO INT'L FILM FESTIVAL, NY
SOHO INT'L FILM FESTIVAL, NY The SoHo International Film Festival is seeking submissions. Producers state: "The festival's mission is to exhibit the best films from around the world and create a safe haven event for filmmakers and cineastes... More

6. Silicon Valley Film Festival: SILICON VALLEY FILM FESTIVAL, CA
SILICON VALLEY FILM FESTIVAL, CA The Silicon Valley Film Festival is seeking submissions. Producers state: "We are a non-profit organization dedicated to showcasing emerging film talent through short film. Our goal is to create an open foru... More

7. ArtsCenter Stage: '10 BY 10 IN THE TRIANGLE'
'10 BY 10 IN THE TRIANGLE' ArtsCenter Stage is sponsoring the 11th annual 10 by 10 In The Triangle festival of new short plays. The contest is seeking ten 10-minute plays to be performed in one night, by an ensemble cast of 5 women a... More

8. Grasshopper: 'GRASSHOPPER VIDEO CONTEST'
'GRASSHOPPER VIDEO CONTEST' Grasshopper (a cloud-based virtual phone system) is sponsoring the Grasshopper Video Contest. The contest is seeking short videos 45 seconds-2 and a half minutes in length, that inspire female entrepreneur... More

9. Dance Theatre of Harlem: DANCE THEATRE OF HARLEM
DANCE THEATRE OF HARLEM Dance Theatre of Harlem is seeking talent for the relaunch of the Dance Theatre of Harlem Company. Repertoire includes classical, neo-classical, and world premiere ballets. Virginia Johnson, artistic dir.; Laveen Nai... More

10. Kids on the Block Productions: 'HIPSTER IN LA'
'HIPSTER IN LA' Kids on the Block Productions is seeking crew and casting Hipster in LA, a comedic series centering on the absurd antics of a group of floundering 20-year-old hipsters in Los Angeles. Producer states: "But for your ow... More

11. Fiddlehead Theatre Company: 'THE FANTASTICKS,' MA
'THE FANTASTICKS,' MA Fiddlehead Theatre Company is casting The Fantasticks. Synopsis: "The Fantasticks is the longest-running production of any kind in the world. At the heart of its breathtaking poetry and subtle theatrical... More

12. The Actor's Project NYC (TAPNYC): TAPNYC 2012 SEASON
TAPNYC 2012 SEASON 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 its season 23 productions of showcases and plays for 2012. Season in... More

13. Ivan Kane's Royal Jelly: Musicians Needed for Live Classic Jazz and Rock Burlesque Shows
NEW SHOW OPENING IN ATLANTIC CITY SEEKS MUSICIANS: IVAN KANE'S FORTY DEUCE AND ROYAL JELLY BURLESQUE NIGHTCLUB; CONSIDERED THE GOLD STANDARD FOR SEXY, HIGH-END PRODUCTION BURLESQUE SHOWS! ESTABLISHED, WELL KNOWN COMPANY THAT HAS RUN FOR SEVE... More

14. Hine's Park Productions: Dinner for 3
Hine's park Productions wrapped production of Dinner for 3, a short mystery, HD, involving the occult and internet prostitution. Directed by Vincent Daly. Seeking Video Editor with extensive experience using FINAL CUT PRO with own equipment. The f... More

15. Lolli Brands: LOLLI BRANDS OPEN CALL
LOLLI BRANDS OPEN CALL Anthony Lolli, entrepreneur and founder of Rapid Realty, is seeking models to participate in various Lolli Brands lifestyle activities. Activities include YouTube channel hosting, fashion shows, red carpet events, net... More

16. RythmiK Motions Entertainment: DANCERS FOR NEW YEAR'S PERFORMANCE, DC
DANCERS FOR NEW YEAR'S PERFORMANCE, DC Celebrity choreographer Bijan RythmiK Williams is seeking dancers to perform with pop star Kalormira, winner of Eurovision (a European franchise similar to American Idol or X-Factor). C... More

17. The Theater at Monmouth: THEATER AT MONMOUTH, ME
THEATER AT MONMOUTH, ME The Theater at Monmouth (Monmouth, ME) is seeking staff for its 2012 summer season. Season includes: The Two Gentlemen of Verona (William Shakespeare, author; Catherine Weidner, dir.), The Glass Menagerie/... More

18. The John Pallotta Studio of Acting: JOHN PALLOTTA STUDIO, ACTING TEACHERS
JOHN PALLOTTA STUDIO, ACTING TEACHERS The John Pallotta Studio of Acting is seeking staff. John Pallotta, artistic dir. Sessions run year-round in NYC. Seeking—Acting Teachers: seeking interesting individuals skilled in theater, w... More

19. Broadway Workshop: ACTING MASTER CLASS, AGES 10-12
ACTING MASTER CLASS, AGES 10-12 Broadway Workshop is seeking participants for its acting master class for ages 10-12. Company states: "Broadway actor Donna Vivino (Hairspray, Les Miserables, and more) will work with students on scene... More

20. Broadway Workshop: MUSICAL THR. CLASS, AGES 9-12
MUSICAL THR. CLASS, AGES 9-12 Broadway Workshop is seeking participants for its musical theater performance class for ages 9-12. Company states: "Broadway actor Stephanie Fittro (Legally Blonde) and a professional music director will... More

21. Metropolis Productions: FL, 'CITY WALK'S RISING STAR'
FL, 'CITY WALK'S RISING STAR' Metropolis Productions, a full-service entertainment "experience" company, is casting City Walk's Rising Star. Daniel Trujillo & Marah Jones, casting. Performances are ongoing. Seeking?Female Back-... More

22. Plays & Players Mainstage: 'COME AND GONE,' CREW, PA
'COME AND GONE,' CREW, PA Plays & Players is seeking crew for Come and Gone. Lauren Tracy, production manager. Rehearsals in progress; technical rehearsals begin Jan. 15, 2012; runs Jan. 21-Feb. 4, 2012 at 1714 Delancey Pl. in Philad... More

23. Creative Capital: CREATIVE CAPITAL ARTIST GRANTS
CREATIVE CAPITAL ARTIST GRANTS Creative Capital provides integrated financial and advisory support to artists pursuing innovative and adventurous projects. Ruby Lerner, exec. dir. The grants support artists whose work is provocative, timely... More

24. Ron Bush: MARKETING FOR ACTORS WORKSHOP
MARKETING FOR ACTORS WORKSHOP Ron Bush (personal marketing coach) is offering a "Marketing for Actors" class. Topics in this three-hour course will include, but will not be limited to websites, headshots and résumés, postcards, business car... More

25. 7th Seed Productions: 'CRAZY SEXY COOL,' CREW, PA
'CRAZY SEXY COOL,' CREW, PA 7th Seed Productions is seeking crew for the pre-production of Crazy Sexy Cool, a series of short LGBT stories. Danielle Erwin, producer. Shooting TBD in Philadelphia, PA. Seeking crew—Camera Opera... More

26. Troupers Light Opera Company, Inc: CT, 'THE MIKADO'
CT, 'THE MIKADO' Troupers Light Opera is casting Gilbert and Sullivan's The Mikado. Jim Cooper, prod.; Tom Zimmerman, dir.; Eric Peterson, music dir. Rehearses two to three times a week at Union Memorial Church in Stamford, CT; perfo... More

27. London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts (LAMDA): WA, LAMDA 2012 ACTING COURSES, UK
WA, LAMDA 2012 ACTING COURSES, UK London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts (LAMDA) is accepting submissions for its 2012 full-time acting courses, including their including the newly- revamped MA in Classical Acting for the Professional Th... More

28. Camp Broadway: CAMP BROADWAY KIDS
CAMP BROADWAY KIDS Camp Broadway is casting young performers to join The Camp Broadway Kids in their fifth appearance at Carnegie Hall with the New York Pops. The Camp Broadway Kids will participate in an all-star line-up as part of The New... More

29. RAW Acting Studio: SCENE STUDY/AUDITION TECHNIQUE CLASS
SCENE STUDY/AUDITION TECHNIQUE CLASS RAW Acting Studio is seeking participants for an ongoing scene study/audition technique/monologue workshop. "At RAW acting studio, every actor works in class, every week! We provide actors a safe, exciti... More

30. LAMDA (London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art): LAMDA, ONE-YEAR MA PROGRAM, UK
LAMDA, ONE-YEAR MA PROGRAM, UK London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA) is holding auditions for its one-year MA program in Classical Acting for the Professional Theatre (new for 2012, subject to approval from the University of Kent... More

31. A Class Act NY: MUSICAL THR. CLASS FOR AGES 5-6
MUSICAL THR. CLASS FOR AGES 5-6 A Class Act NY, an acting studio for kids and teens, is seeking participants for its eight-week Musical Theater Class for 5- and 6-year-olds, which ends in an Agent/Manager Showcase. The class is taught by a ... More

32. A Class Act NY: 'THE LION KING' YOUTH WORKSHOP W/ BINDER CD
'THE LION KING' YOUTH WORKSHOP W/ BINDER CD A Class Act NY, an acting studio for kids and teens, is seeking participants for its Lion King audition workshop with Jason Styres (a casting director from Binder Casting, the casting direc... More

33. A Class Act NY: ABC PILOT WORKSHOP W/ CD JANET MURPHY BUTLER
ABC PILOT WORKSHOP W/ CD JANET MURPHY BUTLER A Class Act NY, an acting studio for kids and teens, is seeking participants for its ABC Pilot Audition Prep workshop with ABC casting director Janet Murphy Butler, as well as an agent. Ja... 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. NewYorkActing: NEWYORKACTING, NEW TALENT
NEWYORKACTING, NEW TALENT NewYorkActing is seeking talent for its private talent database, which is viewed by NY-based industry professionals in film, modeling, on-camera commercials, voiceover, and more. Mickael Blanchett, owner. Seek... More

36. 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