Entertainment Industry Opportunities - 2/8/12

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 61 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. Nightmare Studios: Refresh Yourself (Coca-Cola Spec Commercial)
Nightmare Studios and Hanging Elephant Productions are casting for a Coca-Cola spec commercial titled, "Refresh Yorself!" This commercial is a New York Film Academy Student BFA project. We will be shooting on the RED ONE camera with full profession... More

2. The Theatre Within Workshop: SOLO PERFORMERS AND WRITERS FOR THEATRE WITHIN WORKSHOP
SOLO PERFORMERS AND WRITERS FOR THEATRE WITHIN WORKSHOP The Theatre Within Workshop is seeking solo performers and writers at all levels of experience who want to create their own material and work in deep creative process. Producer state... More

3. A Class Act NY: 'GLEE PROJECT' WORKSHOP W/ FORMER CONTESTANT AND AGENT
'GLEE PROJECT' WORKSHOP W/ FORMER CONTESTANT AND AGENT A Class Act NY is seeking participants for its Glee Project Workshop with former show contestant Marissa Von Bleicken and an agent. Company states: "Are you a 'Gleek'? Wan... More

4. 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

5. YouTube: 'YOUR FILM FESTIVAL,' COMPETITION
'YOUR FILM FESTIVAL,' COMPETITION YouTube in conjunction with Scott Free Productions (Gladiator) is accepting submissions for Your Film Festival, an online short video competition where the top 10 finalists will be sent to the... More

6. Saint Michael's Playhouse: 2012 SEASON
SCENE SHOP SUPERVISOR: Saint Michael's Playhouse is an AEA CORST in Vermont. Hands-on position with responsibilities that include build, load-in, maintenance of set, strike, training and scheduling of interns for four full-scale productions of the 2... More

7. Stage Door Connections: 'WICKED' AUDITION TECHNIQUE SEMINAR
'WICKED' AUDITION TECHNIQUE SEMINAR Stage Door Connections, Inc. is offering a Wicked audition technique seminar. Mark Myers (instructor; dance supervisor-asst. choreo., Wicked) will teach several combinations from the show ... More

8. C&K Production: THEATER MANAGER & TICKET SALES
THEATER MANAGER & TICKET SALES C&K Productions International is seeking staff for its next show. Curt Stewart, prod.-dir. Production is intended to run June-Oct. in NYC. Seeking—Theater Manager/Associate Prod.: must have theate... More

9. JACS Innovating Entertainment: JACS INNOVATING ENTERTAINMENT
JACS INNOVATING ENTERTAINMENT JACS Innovating Entertainment is casting for various upcoming engagements. Jonnis, artistic dir.; Christi Fiara, business mgr. Performs Feb. 10, 11, 24 & 25 (evenings) at Club Lava at Turning Stone Resort, 5218... More

10. Stage Door Connections: 'THE DANCER'S VOICE' AUDITION WORKSHOP
'THE DANCER'S VOICE' AUDITION WORKSHOP Stage Door Connections is seeking participants for The Dancer's Voice--The Complete Road to a Great Vocal Audition, a vocal audition prep seminar designed to make sure a dancer's vocal ... More

11. Moose Hall Theatre Company: INWOOD SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL
INWOOD SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL Moose Hall Theatre Company is casting the Inwood Shakespeare Festival's 13th annual summer season of free outdoor theatre. Season includes: As You Like It (rehearses May 7-June 5; runs June 6-23), and th... More

12. Puttin’ On Productions Theatre Company: PUTTIN' ON PRODUCTIONS, CREW
PUTTIN' ON PRODUCTIONS, CREW Puttin' On Productions Theatre Company, a non-profit youth and community theatre company, is seeking crew for its spring 2012 season to include Dear Edwina (perf. May 18-20) and Footloose (perf. Ap... More

13. 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

14. The Changelings: THE CHANGELINGS WORKSHOP
THE CHANGELINGS WORKSHOP The Changelings are offering an acting workshop. Instructor states: "David Hywel-Baynes, a graduate from Webber Douglas, London, and professional acting coach, is work-shopping tried and tested techniques to build... More

15. Disco Deer Productions: 'NAKED MASQUERADE,' MA
'NAKED MASQUERADE,' MA Disco Deer Productions is casting Naked Masquerade, an HD adaptation of a Milan Kundera story about a young couple on vacation whose impromptu role-playing game spirals out of control. Nate Schenker, writer-dir... More

16. SeaWorld San Antonio: SEAWORLD SAN ANTONIO, STAFF, TX
SEAWORLD SAN ANTONIO, STAFF, TX SeaWorld San Antonio is hiring staff. Roland Garcia, production mgr. Position is Seasonal at SeaWorld San Antonio Entertainment Department in Texas. Seeking-Stage Manager: with two years of related ... More

17. Arden Theatre Company: ARDEN THEATRE COMPANY, APPRENTICES, PA
ARDEN THEATRE COMPANY, APPRENTICES, PA The Arden Theatre Company seeks six Arden Professional Apprentices (APAs) for the 2012/13 season. The Arden Professional Apprentice Program's philosophy is to provide a comprehensive knowledge of the ... More

18. Entertainment Events, Inc.: 'GIRLS NIGHT OUT,' CREW, PA
'GIRLS NIGHT OUT,' CREW, PA Entertainment Events, Inc. is seeking crew for Girls Night Out: The Musical. Jennifer Kules, production stage mgr. Performances run April 18-May 13, seven days/week at the Innovation Studio at the Kimmel C... More

19. MyKwai Productions: 'HOLLYWOOD HITZ!'
'HOLLYWOOD HITZ!' MyKwai Productions is casting Hollywood Hitz!, which the producer describes as "a new bold and dynamic entertainment show in which models compete for thousands of dollars in prizes, TV appearances, and promot... More

20. Krystal Rose Productions: ‘LA FUENTE VIVE’
‘LA FUENTE VIVE’ Krystal Rose Productions is casting La Fuente Vive, a theatrical stage play about a Spanish Conquistador who travels to the New World in search for the Fountain of Youth to cure his wife's illness. Chasity Johnson, .. More

21. Directors Lab West: 2012 DIRECTORS LAB WEST, CA
2012 DIRECTORS LAB WEST, CA The Directors Lab West Steering Committee is seeking participants for the 13th annual Directors Lab West. Producers state: "The Lab will continue its tradition of bringing together dedicated theater directors, ch... More

22. Camp Broadway: CAMP BROADWAY KIDS AT CARNEGIE HALL
CAMP BROADWAY KIDS AT CARNEGIE HALL 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 a... More

23. 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 holding final auditions for Spring entry into the acting department. Faculty includes Judy Gold, Daniel Goldstein, Randy Graff, Richa... More

24. Konscious Money Enertainment Group: ‘2012 MODEL FEST RIPPING RUNWAYS,’ NC
‘2012 MODEL FEST RIPPING RUNWAYS,’ NC Konscious Money Enertainment Group is casting for their 2012 Model Fest Ripping Runways, a competition for the cable television and web show, Uptown Premier. Frank Murphy, production coord... More

25. Empty Attic Studios: 'HANGFIRE,' PA
'HANGFIRE,' PA Empty Attic Studios is casting Hangfire, a series pilot about a supernatural horror falling across a city, and a small group of "regular" people risking everything to stem the tide of entropy. Michael Newsham, writer-d... More

26. NewMusicalTheatre.com: PROJECT DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR NewMusicalTheatre.com, a web-based digital sheet music company devoted to discovering and distributing new music, is seeking staff. Brian Lowdermilk, Kait Kerrigan, Scott Meves & Benj Pasek, hiring contacts. Pos... More

27. Headliners Dance Championships: HEADLINERS DANCE CHAMPIONSHIPS, TOUR
HEADLINERS DANCE CHAMPIONSHIPS, TOUR Headliners Dance Championships, a national dance competition now in its 22nd year, is seeking staff. Chris Bergamo, prod. coord. Position runs Feb.-April (Thurs.-Sun); team tours to seven events throug... More

28. A Class Act NY: COMMERCIAL WORKSHOP FOR KIDS & TEENS W/ AN AGENT
COMMERCIAL WORKSHOP FOR KIDS & TEENS W/ AN AGENT A Class Act NY, an acting studio for kids and teens, is seeking participants for its Commercial Workshop with CESD talent agent Ashley Gonzalez. Participants will also work with A Clas... More

29. The Actor's Project NYC (TAPNYC): 'THE FUNNY STORIES'
'THE FUNNY STORIES' 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 Funny Stories, a full-length theatrical showcase of musi... More

30. BrooklynONEtheater+film: DANCE COMPANY AND YOUTH ENSEMBLE
DANCE COMPANY AND YOUTH ENSEMBLE BrooklynONEtheater+film is seeking performers for BrooklynONE Dance, a new dance initiative, and BrooklynONE Youth Ensemble, which is casting for its upcoming spring and summer season. Christine Colacrai, ... More

31. JRE Entertainment: JRE ENTERTAINMENT, NEW CLIENTS
JRE ENTERTAINMENT, NEW CLIENTS JRE Entertainment, a talent management and production company is seeking new clients. Todd M. Eskin, exec. dir./talent manager. Seeking—Actors: males and females, all ages and ethnicities, union and .. More

32. Epiphany Children's Film Festival: EPIPHANY CHILDREN'S FILM FEST, NY
EPIPHANY CHILDREN'S FILM FEST, NY The Epiphany Children's Film Festival is seeking submissions. Producers state: "We showcase films from around the world made for and by children, introducing young audiences to new ideas, cultures, national... More

33. World Music and Independent Film Festival: WORLD MUSIC & INDIE FILM FEST, VA
WORLD MUSIC & INDIE FILM FEST, VA The World Music and Independent Film Festival is seeking submissions. Producers state: "Our mission is to promote independent films, create exciting networking opportunities, and provide a public forum for ... More

34. Newport Beach Film Festival: NEWPORT BEACH FILM FESTIVAL, CA
NEWPORT BEACH FILM FESTIVAL, CA The Newport Beach Film Festival is seeking submissions. Producers state: "The festival features Q&As, gala opening night and closing night events, and an in-depth seminar series exploring the world of filmmak... More

35. Honolulu Rainbow Film Festival: HONOLULU RAINBOW FILM FEST, HI
HONOLULU RAINBOW FILM FEST, HI The Honolulu Rainbow Film Festival is seeking submissions. Producers state: "Our mission is to educate and raise awareness of the community at large about gay & lesbian culture, arts, and lifestyle; to instill... More

36. Big Island Film Festival: BIG ISLAND FILM FESTIVAL, HI
BIG ISLAND FILM FESTIVAL, HI The Big Island Film Festival is seeking submissions. Producers state: "Big Island's mission is to celebrate the independent narrative filmmaker and narrative films." Leo Sears, dir. Runs May 24-28, 2012 in Waiko... More

37. Film North International Film Festival: FILM NORTH INT'L FILM FESTIVAL, TORONTO
FILM NORTH INT'L FILM FESTIVAL, TORONTO The Film North International Film Festival is seeking submissions. Producers state: "Our mission is to create a film festival of the highest excellence, open to Canadian and international filmmakers, ... More

38. Illinois International Film Festival: ILLINOIS INT'L FILM FESTIVAL, IL
ILLINOIS INT'L FILM FESTIVAL, IL The Illinois International Film Festival is seeking submissions. Producers state: "The festival aims to present a wide spectrum of filmmaking. Film professionals and the interested public will have the oppor... More

39. Port Townsend Film Festival: PORT TOWNSEND FILM FESTIVAL, WA
PORT TOWNSEND FILM FESTIVAL, WA The Port Townsend Film Festival is seeking submissions. Producers state: "By providing a platform for independent voices, both contemporary and classic, PTFF engages filmmakers and audiences in a dialogue tha... More

40. Awareness Fest: AWARENESS FESTIVAL, CA
AWARENESS FESTIVAL, CA The Awareness Fest is seeking submissions. Producers state: "Our mission is to bring awareness to today's ecological, health/well being, and political/lands-without-borders topics. Any net proceeds go to fund programs... More

41. CineSol Film Festival: CINESOL FILM FESTIVAL, TX
CINESOL FILM FESTIVAL, TX The CineSol Film Festival is seeking submissions. Producers state: "CineSol has served as a mecca for local aspiring filmmakers to fuse with industry professionals in a social setting perfect for networking." Henry... More

42. Malibu International Film Festival: MALIBU INT'L FILM FESTIVAL, CA
MALIBU INT'L FILM FESTIVAL, CA The Malibu International Film Festival is seeking submissions. Producers state: "The festival showcases quality independent films and filmmakers with a focus on helping launch the careers of new talent. The fe... More

43. The Mentor Studio: MENTOR SERIES
MENTOR SERIES Mentor Studios is seeking participants for its 2012 guest mentoring program. Producer states: "Guest mentors will work closely with individuals through a series of improvisational studio sessions that have been described by so... More

44. The Edward Hopper House: 'TWO ON THE AISLE,' PLAY COMPETITION
'TWO ON THE AISLE,' PLAY COMPETITION The Edward Hopper House (Nyack, NY) is accepting submissions for the first annual Two On The Aisle, a one-act play competition held March 26. Project description: "Plays will be selected by a pane... More

45. MOFILM: 'SXSW 2012: FIDELITY VIDEO CONTEST'
'SXSW 2012: FIDELITY VIDEO CONTEST' MOFILM (an online community) in conjunction with Fidelity Investments and SXSW is accepting submissions for the SXSW 2012: Fidelity Video Contest. Project description: "'There has to ... More

46. A Class Act NY: MUSICAL THR. AUDITION TECHNIQUE WORKSHOP W/ AN AGENT
MUSICAL THR. AUDITION TECHNIQUE WORKSHOP W/ AN AGENT A Class Act NY, an acting studio for kids and teens, is seeking participants for its Musical Theater Audition Technique Workshop. Participants will work with A Class Act NY Artisti... More

47. Bryan Felber: 'STREET UNIVERSITY'
'STREET UNIVERSITY' Bryan Felber (dir.) is casting Street University, a martial arts action-comedy TV pilot about three characters who are trying to save their karate dojo which is facing foreclosure from a big bank. Shooting on 16mm... More

48. RWS and Associates Entertainment, Inc.: RWS & ASSOCIATES
RWS & ASSOCIATES RWS and Associates Entertainment Inc., an Emmy Award-winning production company located in the heart of Times Square in NYC, is casting for theme park shows, corporate industrials, and other live events produced throughout ... More

49. Academy of Performing Arts-San Diego, APAStudios: APA SCHOLARSHIP AUDITIONS
APA SCHOLARSHIP AUDITIONS Academy of Performing Arts-San Diego is holding scholarship auditions. Producer states: "Accomplishments of previous recipients have included everything from local dance companies and corporate events to contracts .. More

50. Capital M Productions: 'COFFEE BREAK'
'COFFEE BREAK' Capital M Productions is seeking crew and casting Coffee Break, a web series in which a group of six close friends discuss their lives over coffee in a series of comedy skits. Anita Melerski, creator/prod./dir.; Kyle M... More

51. Sleight of Hand Productions: 'AVANT GARDE MAGIC,' STAFF, NV
'AVANT GARDE MAGIC,' STAFF, NV Sleight of Hand Productions is casting Avant Garde Magic, starring Juliana Chen, Kevin James, Ed Alonzo, Michael Finney & Jerome Murat. Joanie Spina, dir. Opens Feb. 14 at The Plaza Hotel & Casino in La... More

52. The Drilling Company Theatre for New Plays: THE DRILLING COMPANY
THE DRILLING COMPANY The Drilling Company Theatre for New Plays is seeking staff for several upcoming projects. Projects include its annual "Shakespeare in the Parking Lot" program, the world premiere of Hindsight, a new play by awar... More

53. WAW Entertainment: BREAKING INTO SHOWBIZ WORKSHOP
BREAKING INTO SHOWBIZ WORKSHOP WAW Entertainment is seeking participants for its Breaking Into Showbiz Workshop. Talent Manager states: "As a talent manager, I received hundreds of submissions monthly from aspiring artists. I do not represe... More

54. Characters for Hire, LLC: PARKOUR/ACROBATIC GYMNAST
PARKOUR/ACROBATIC GYMNAST Characters for Hire, LLC, a provider of costumed entertainment, is casting talent for upcoming private and corporate events in the Tristate area. Nick Sarelli, contact. Commitment begins Feb. 2012 in NYC. Seekin... More

55. SAMPUL Dance Company: SAMPUL DANCE COMPANY
SAMPUL DANCE COMPANY SAMPUL Dance Company is seeking new members. Company states: "SAMPUL is not your typical dance company; we break boundaries. We are a well-rounded company that offers every style of dance, from hip-hop to ballet. We foc... More

56. Take Notes Entertainment Inc.: 'WHOSE HOUSE?'
'WHOSE HOUSE?' Take Notes Entertainment Inc. is casting Whose House?, a web series involving two female roommates who compete each episode to see who is the Alpha Female of the apartment or house. Producer states: "This is a b... More

57. Bedlam Ensemble: BEDLAM ENSEMBLE
BEDLAM ENSEMBLE Bedlam Ensemble, a member supported theatre troupe, is seeking new members. Kimberly Marie Freeman, artistic dir. Group meetings are held Sundays, 6-8 p.m. during which company members develop the group dynamics with exerc... More

58. 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 Lewis (casting dir.) states: "I am a commercial and television writer, and creator... More

59. International Theater: 'EDGE OF ABYSS'
'EDGE OF ABYSS' International Theater is seeking artists for Edge of Abyss, a stage play and feature film. Steve Kelly, prod. manager. Project start date and location are TBD. Seeking—Storyboard Artist: to create storyboard... More

60. 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

61. From Stage to Screen Performing Arts Academy: FROM STAGE TO SCREEN PERFORMING ARTS ACADEMY
FROM STAGE TO SCREEN PERFORMING ARTS ACADEMY From Stage to Screen Performing Arts Academy is seeking new teaching staff for some of its ongoing classes. Gene Forman, program dir. Teaching positions run Mon.-Fri. evenings in Long Island. .. More