Entertainment Industry Opportunities - 2/15/12
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 52 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. Equity: AEA ARTISTIC DIRECTOR ROUNDTABLE
AEA ARTISTIC DIRECTOR ROUNDTABLE Actors' Equity is holding an educational roundtable for AEA members and EMCs. The roundtable will be moderated by Sharon Lawrence and will include artistic directors Michael Ritchie (Center Theatre Group), M... More
2. Diane Louise Salinger Acting Academy: CAREER-BUILDING CLASS
CAREER-BUILDING CLASS Diane Louise Salinger Acting Academy is seeking participants for its career-building class. Director states: "Work with Clint Eastwood, Woody Allen and Tim Burton's award-winning actress, director and coach! Train with... More
3. JBCastingNetworks: CD WORKSHOPS, HENDERSON & HENRY
CD WORKSHOPS, HENDERSON & HENRY JBCastingNetworks is holding casting director workshops with guest speakers Head CD Sherrie Henderson of Dream Big Casting and Andy Henry of Nancy Nayor Casting. "DBC has a busy history on over fifty features... More
4. Barrington Stage Company: MA, 'THE NORTH POOL'
MA, 'THE NORTH POOL' Barrington Stage Company (Pittsfield, MA) is seeking staff for the East Coast premiere of The North Pool, a psychological thriller about a high school vice principal and a transfer student from the Middle East. J... More
5. The Actor's Key: ACTING INTENSIVE WITH MEREDITH FORDNEY
ACTING INTENSIVE WITH MEREDITH FORDNEY The Actor's Key is holding a three week acting intensive class with Meredith Fordney. "Meredith Fordney is the casting associate for Jason Kennedy and Susan Bluestein. She has been working with them ... More
6. ActorIntro: ACTORINTRO.COM VIDEO SERVICES
ACTORINTRO.COM VIDEO SERVICES ActorIntro.com is offering special Back Stage-reader discounts on professional HD video services for actors, models, singers, dancers, and comedians in NY. Brad Holbrook, owner. These video services are availab... More
7. The Ringwald Theatre: 'GAY PLAY SERIES'
'GAY PLAY SERIES' The Ringwald Theatre of Ferndale, MI is accepting submissions for the third annual Gay Play Series. Project description: "The plays submitted should have a performance time of 30 mins. or less and deal directly with... More
8. Tongol: 'COLGATE BAD TOOTHBRUSH,' COMPETITION
'COLGATE BAD TOOTHBRUSH,' COMPETITION Tongol in conjunction with Colgate is accepting submissions for the Colgate Bad Toothbrush short video competition. The project is seeking humorous videos, reminding people to replace their tooth... More
9. 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 not a... More
10. Soundwave Pictures: ‘YOU,’ UK
‘YOU,’ UK Soundwave Picturesis casting You, a short coming of age fantasy drama about a young boy searching for his Granddad's favorite film. Laura Gylanders, prod. Shooting five- to seven days, including two weekends between the Mar... More
11. Broadway Theatre Studio (BTS): BROADWAY THEATRE STUDIO
BROADWAY THEATRE STUDIO Broadway Theatre Studio (BTS), a Manhattan-based theater group that aids in developing new works, is seeking new company members. Company states: "As we have recently concluded our third workshop, we will be holdin... More
12. Aaron Fisher: SVA, 'PROM NIGHT'
SVA, 'PROM NIGHT' Aaron Fisher (dir.) is casting Prom Night, a School of Visual Arts student film. Synopsis: "A cheerleader asks out a nerdy boy in order to seduce his brother." Shooting in HD. Shoots March 31 & April 1 in Brooklyn, ... More
13. Shakespeare in the Vines: SITV 2012 SUMMER SEASON
SITV 2012 SUMMER SEASON Shakespeare in the Vines is casting its 2012 summer season, to include. The Taming of the Shrew (perf. July), Richard III (perf. August), and The Merchant of Venice (perf. September). Sheila Ryle... More
14. Surf Reality: '64'
'64' Surf Reality and Robert Prichard (prod.-dir.) are casting 64, a multimedia theatrical production to be performed as part of the HERE Spring Artists Lodge. Rehearsals are currently in progress (Mon., Fri. & Sat. evenings and Sun.... More
15. Hometown Petition Network: OFC PROJECT, READERS
OFC PROJECT, READERS Hometown Petition Network is casting a project for OFC. Producer states: "The OFC is in need of actors to read scripts for an international film festival now in its fourth year. We offer a great time, a chance to meet s... More
16. US Jesco: US JESCO LIVE INFOMERCIALS
US JESCO LIVE INFOMERCIALS US Jesco is seeking staff for live infomercial product promotions. Producer states: We are currently seeking talented individuals for product promotions. You will be demonstrating environmentally responsible hou... More
17. New York Television Festival: A&E UNSCRIPTED DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE
A&E UNSCRIPTED DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE A&E and the New York TV Fest are seeking treatments for original unscripted television shows. Five finalists will receive development funding from the network, with one winner earning $10,000 and the oppo... More
18. Wynn Resorts: 'LE REVE,' STAFF & CREW, NV<
'LE REVE,' STAFF & CREW, NV Wynn Las Vegas is hiring technical staff for Le Reve, a show of Cirque-inspired acrobatics in an intimate aqua theater-in-the-round originally created by Franco Dragone. Jeffrey Dawson, HR. Currently runni... More
19. Note to Self Films: 'PATTI AND ME, MINUS PATTI'
'PATTI AND ME, MINUS PATTI' Note to Self Films is casting Patti and Me, Minus Patti, a dark comedic short film. Jason Ryan Yamas, prod. Shoots in March and April in NYC. Seeking—Edmond: 30s, overweight, quiet and searchin... More
20. David Mejias, producer: 'LOVE INDESTRUCTIBLE,' CREW, PA
'LOVE INDESTRUCTIBLE,' CREW, PA David Mejias (producer) is seeking crew for the electric pop music video, Love Indestructible. Shooting Feb. 19 at the Mint Bar in Old City, Philadelphia, PA. Seeking—Camera Assistant; 2nd... More
21. What Dreams May Co. (prod.): 'OTHELLO'
'OTHELLO' What Dreams May Co. (prod.) is seeking staff for Othello. Christina Sheehan & Nicole Schalmo, artistic dirs. Rehearsals begin early April; runs June 15-17 in NYC. Seeking—Director: flexible, open to staging a mi... More
22. Granpa Cratchet Corp: GRANPA CRATCHET MIDWESTERN TOUR
GRANPA CRATCHET MIDWESTERN TOUR Granpa Cratchet Corp, an established company now in its 30th year, is casting its 2012 fair and festival tour. Samuel L. Bowman, casting dir. Tours July-Aug. in the Midwest. Seeking—Male: 18+, wit... More
23. The Actor's Project NYC (TAPNYC): 'RELATIONSHIPS'
'RELATIONSHIPS' 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 Relationships, a full-length theatrical showcase of music, scene... More
24. Black i Films: 'THE CONSERVATORY,' CT
'THE CONSERVATORY,' CT Black i Films is casting The Conservatory, a short film set in the Victorian era. Jim Canty, dir.; Ed Patterson, writer-prod. Shooting two full weekends, late April- early May in the New London, CT area. See... More
25. Muhlenberg Summer Music Theatre at Muhlenberg College (Allentown, PA): PA, MUHLENBERG SUMMER THR.
PA, MUHLENBERG SUMMER THR. Muhlenberg Summer Music Theatre at Muhlenberg College (Allentown, PA), now in its 32nd season, is casting Hairspray (Charles Richter, dir. Rehearsals begin May 22; runs June 13-July 1) and H.M.S. Pinaf... More
26. The NYC PictureStart Film Festival: NYC PICTURESTART FILM FESTIVAL
NYC PICTURESTART FILM FESTIVAL The NYC PictureStart Film Festival is seeking submissions. Producers state: "The NYC PictureStart Film Festival, formerly known as the NYC Home Film Festival, seeks to showcase short films of quality from arou... More
27. The La Femme Film Festival: LA FEMME FILM FESTIVAL, CA
LA FEMME FILM FESTIVAL, CA The La Femme Film Festival is seeking submissions. Producers state: "La Femme Film Festival will support and nurture the artistic and entertainment productions of women for the benefit of an international and dome... More
28. The FirstGlance Film Festival: FIRSTGLANCE FILM FESTIVAL, PA
FIRSTGLANCE FILM FESTIVAL, PA The FirstGlance Film Festival is seeking submissions. Producers state: "FirstGlance's mission is to provide indie filmmakers, both professional and student, the opportunity for exposure, exhibition, encourageme... More
29. The Indie Memphis Film Festival: INDIE MEMPHIS FILM FESTIVAL, TN
INDIE MEMPHIS FILM FESTIVAL, TN The Indie Memphis Film Festival is seeking submissions. Producers state: "Indie Memphis connects and inspires indie filmmakers through the unique creative landscape that is the home of the blues and the birth... More
30. The Margaret Mead Film & Video Festival: MARGARET MEAD FILM & VIDEO FEST
MARGARET MEAD FILM & VIDEO FEST The Margaret Mead Film & Video Festival is seeking submissions. Producers state: "The festival is the longest-running premiere showcase for international documentaries in the U.S., encompassing a broad spectr... More
31. The Santa Monica International Film Festival: SANTA MONICA INTL' FILM FEST, CA
SANTA MONICA INTL' FILM FEST, CA The Santa Monica International Film Festival is seeking submissions. Producers state: "Our mission is to help filmmakers obtain distribution by screening films during the American Film Market when 14,000 dis... More
32. The 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
33. The ArtsFest Film Festival: ARTSFEST FILM FESTIVAL, PA
ARTSFEST FILM FESTIVAL, PA The ArtsFest Film Festival (Harrisburg, PA) is seeking submissions. Producers state: "We are looking for comical, dramatic, documentary, independent, avant-garde, personal, experimental, or any other form of creat... More
34. The Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival: PHILADELPHIA ASIAN AMERICAN FILM FEST, PA
PHILADELPHIA ASIAN AMERICAN FILM FEST, PA The Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival is seeking submissions. Producers state: "The festival is dedicated to supporting Asian-American film, video, and media makers throughout the Philadelph... More
35. The Mentor Studio: THE MENTOR SERIES
THE MENTOR SERIES Mentor Studios is seeking participants for its 2012 guest mentoring program. Producer states: "This series of mentoring is under the watchful eyes of film directors Dan Ireland and Martin Donovan (known for launching once-... More
36. The Pittsburgh New Works Festival: 'THE PITTSBURGH NEW WORKS FESTIVAL'
'THE PITTSBURGH NEW WORKS FESTIVAL' The Pittsburgh New Works Festival is accepting submissions for the 22nd season, which begins in September. Twelve selected one-act plays will be produced and performed by local Pittsburgh theater c... More
37. Crowdspur: WEB & TV REALITY SHOW
WEB & TV REALITY SHOW Crowdspur is casting a new reality pilot for television and online. Chris Rosskopf, prod. Casting nationwide; shooting TBD. Seeking—Real People: men and women, with specific, measurable, personally enriching ... More
38. A Class Act NY: COMEDY ACTING WORKSHOP W/ JACKIE HOFFMAN
COMEDY ACTING WORKSHOP W/ JACKIE HOFFMAN A Class Act NY is seeking participants for its Comedy Acting Workshop with film and Broadway star Jackie Hoffman and an agent. Company states: "Work with one of today's leading stage and scre... More
39. National Eating Disorders Association: ARTIST INITIATIVE/ ONLINE SURVEY
ARTIST INITIATIVE/ ONLINE SURVEY The National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA), a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting individuals and families affected by eating disorders, is exploring the need for eating disorder awa... More
40. Blue Man Group Las Vegas: 'BLUE MAN GROUP,' AUDIO ENGINEER, NV
'BLUE MAN GROUP,' AUDIO ENGINEER, NV Blue Man Group Las Vegas is hiring technical staff for its Las Vegas, NV show. Chris Wink, Matt Goldman & Phil Stanton, performers-dirs. This position is responsible for mixing FOH and Monitors for the s... More
41. Show Creators Inc.: SHOWBOTS INTERACTIVE COSTUMED CHARACTERS, NV
SHOWBOTS INTERACTIVE COSTUMED CHARACTERS, NV Show Creators Inc. is casting for Showbots and Droidz, interactive costumed entertainment characters for various events. Esther Schlepp, production coord. Positions are per event and contract agr... More
42. Stage Door Connections: 'SPIDERMAN - TURN OFF THE DARK' AUDITION TECHNIQUE SEMINAR
'SPIDER-MAN' AUDITION TECHNIQUE SEMINAR Stage Door Connections, Inc. is offering a Spiderman--Turn off the Dark audition technique seminar. Jason Snow (instructor; resident choreo., Spiderman--Turn off the Dark) ... More
43. Saint Michael's Playhouse: SAINT MICHAEL'S PLAYHOUSE, STAFF, VT
SAINT MICHAEL'S PLAYHOUSE, STAFF, VT Saint Michael's Playhouse is hiring staff for its 2012 season including Nunsense, Unnecessary Farce, Over the Pub, and Forever Plaid. John Devlin, production mgr. Position runs mid-May thro... More
44. RanWell, A Talent Production Company: 'CAMEO,' TX
'CAMEO,' TX RanWell, a Talent Production Company, is casting Cameo, a short film. Vanessa McDowell, casting dir.; Linda Ranson, prod. Shooting three- to five days in Dallas, TX. Seeking—Langston: female, 20-35, African-Amer... More
45. SR Models & Talent: SR MODELS & TALENT, MODELING WORKSHOPS, NC
SR MODELS & TALENT, MODELING WORKSHOPS, NC SR Models & Talent is enrolling for its Basic Modeling Workshops. Producers state: "SR Models & Talent introduces the fundamentals of modeling, which includes but is not limited to: runway and stag... More
46. The Fury Productions: SVA, 'THE FURY,' VA
SVA, 'THE FURY,' VA Claire Ensslin (dir.) is casting The Fury, a 35mm School of Visual Arts undergraduate student short film about a serial child molester who drives himself insane. Inspired by a 1935 short story by Robert M. Coates.... More
47. Image-Makers Pro: HILTON FASHION SHOW
HILTON FASHION SHOW Image-Makers Pro (prod.) is seeking talent for a Hilton fashion show event. Josephine Shannon, casting. Fashion show event will be held at the Hilton Hotel. Seeking—Models: male and female, 18-39, all ethniciti... More
48. Genuine Cinema , Journey Films: 'LOSS OF LIFE'
'LOSS OF LIFE' Genuine Cinema, Journey Films and Hypershark Pictures are seeking crew for Loss of Life, a found-footage horror feature. Britton Hein & Seda Melkoni, prods.; David Damiata, dir. Shoot starts Feb. 17 in N. Hollywood, CA... More
49. I'm Mackenson Entertainment (IME): I'M MACKENSON ENT.
I'M MACKENSON ENT. I'm Mackenson Entertainment (IME) is casting various TV sitcom pilots and the national Comedy Joy Ride college/city tour. Mackenson Louis (casting dir.) states: "I am a commercial and television writer, and creator... More
50. Image-Makers Pro: HILTON FASHION SHOW
HILTON FASHION SHOW Image-Makers Pro (prod.) is seeking talent for a Hilton fashion show event. Josephine Shannon, casting. Fashion show event will be held at the Hilton Hotel. Seeking—Models: male and female, 18-39, all ethniciti... More
51. 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
52. Sterling Renaissance Festival (Sterling, NY): THE BLESS THE MARK PLAYERS
THE BLESS THE MARK PLAYERS Sterling Renaissance Festival (Sterling, NY) is casting The Bless the Mark Players, its professional interactive improvisational troupe. Gary Izzo, creative dir. Rehearsals begin June 8; runs July 7-Aug. ... More
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