Bands/Soloists/Vocal Groups:

TWOLIA.COM - Twolia, Inc. is seeking talent for Twolia.com, a new online talent community website for women featuring a

music store, shopping mall, talent contest, awards, film festival, blogs, and web TV shows hosted by women from around the

world.  Producers state: "Twolia offers an array of entertainment options, including a monthly women's online talent contest,

music downloads by independent musicians, a vast array of merchandise, films by female filmmakers, blogs on a number of

subjects and web TV shows.  Twolia is a site enabling women to showcase their talents, expertise, and merchandise by

providing a personalized online sales and marketing platform for their services, along with fully supported transaction processing

to enable them to sell and distribute their products anywhere in the world."  The site launched in Beta version June 16;

production is ongoing.  Membership is free; no fees required.  Possible pay provided.  Seeking—Singers and Instrumentalists: to

upload, share, and sell their recorded music; Actors and Performers: to compete in online talent contests, categories include

comedy, dance, music video, original song, and "the unusual" (for various performing arts and skills); Short Films: for an ongoing

online video showcase/film festival.  For more info and to register, visit www.twolia.com.

 

LATINA GIRL GROUP - Karen's Performing Arts Management is seeking talent for a Latina girl group.  The group is being

considered for a record deal and possible TV show.  No fees required.  Possible pay provided.  Seeking—Singer: female, age 10-

12, Latina, must be an amazing singer-dancer-actor.  Email pix & résumés ASAP to karenriposo@aol.com.

 

FEMALE SINGERS - Magic Singer-Song Writer Records Recitals and Cooperative Production Concerts are seeking female singers

to perform recitals with recording artist Jeffrey Good (recipient, multiple honorable mentions from International Billboard

Magazine Songwriting contests).  Singers will perform together as various groups, including Melody, the Heartstones, the Folk

Rockers, East Side Concerts, the New Beats, the Eastside Street Singers, Recital Theater Singers Combo, and the Rock Stars.

Recitals will run monthly in NYC, starting in approx. 10 weeks.  There will also be possible future performances of original

scores Sing a Happy Song, I love Zigfeld Musicals and Sing a Sing Musical Score.  Participating singers will be asked to sell 15 to

35 tickets or Jeffrey Good solo art recordings to their personal audiences, and may keep a percentage from ticket and recording

sales.  Seeking—Female Singers: all ages, quality performers, to perform solo sets and serve as back-up in group

performances, will perform songs from eclectic genre mix (including romantic, folk rock, and rock & roll).  Auditions held by

appointment only.  For an appointment, call Jeffrey Good at 212/787-1054 or 646/784-7194.

 

THE HARLEM JAMES GANG - ASAP - The Harlem James Gang (THJG), a neo-vaudevillian performance troupe, is seeking

permanent members for upcoming shows. THJC is a company that sings, dances, does magic and displays circus skills.   Tours

Canada, Sweden, Germany, England and NYC.  Note: Shows pay immediately.  Professional pay, plus travel and lodging

provided.  Seeking—Members: male, 18-39, African-American, "very special, magical beings that are prepared to divorce the

words 'no' & 'can't' when it comes to performing," should be able to dance first, sing second and be up for learning magic and

unicycling, hard workers with good attitudes and are punctual.  Email pix & résumés ASAP to tjginc@gmail.com.  For more info,

visit www.myspace.com/thejamesgangmusic.

 

‘ROCK ME®’ - Oakstone Entertainment is casting Rock Me®, by Molly McNight, a mature ‘80s rock musical revue that is

currently in pre-production.  Performances start June 2009 in Hollywood, followed by a national, then Australian, tour.

Professional pay, credit, meals, travel, and lodging provided.  Upgrade from scale, plus rehearsal travel and per diem, available

for name talent only.  Seeking—Singers and Rock Musicians: 18-70, any ethnicity, must be available for rehearsal in LA.  For

more audition info, visit www.cdbaby.com/cd/mollymcnight.

 

'THE GOSPEL MUSICAL,' TOUR - JUNE 27 - Solomon Entertainment is casting The Gospel Musical.  Rehearses this summer;

tours nationally in Oct.  Pay provided.  Seeking—Singers, Dancers and Actors: male and female, all ethnicities, all sizes,

singers must be able to "bring the house down," first-time actors acceptable.  Auditions held June 27 from 12:30pm-3pm

at 1 River Plaza office building (Community Room, Tarrytown NY).  For more info, call Jayne Solomon at 845/598-5472 or email

gospelmusical@gmail.com.  Prepare a song to sing a cappella, as well as a short dance routine.

 

KIDS, 'SPORTS JAMZ TALENT SEARCH' - JUNE 29 - Madison Square Garden is seeking talent for its Kidz Bop Sports Jamz

Talent Search.  Performs at NY Knicks and NY Liberty 2009-10 season home games at Madison Square Garden in NYC.  Seeking—

Singers: boys and girls, 5-14 years old Auditions held June 29 in NYC.  For more info and audition requirements, visit www.kidzbop.com.  Contestants may win a fully-loaded iPod Touch with Kidz Bop apps and songs, as well as a feature on

KidzBop.com.

 

SINGERS FOR PRIVATE EVENT - Cracked in the Head Films, LLC is seeking singers for a private event.  Rehearses late July;

event takes place Aug. 1 in NYC.  Some pay, plus travel provided.  Seeking—Legit Singers: 18-39, all ethnicities, well-trained

legit singers who can move well, repertoire will include standards from musical theatre shows from the 1920s-1980s.

Email pix & résumés and link to singing demo to artistsflorence@gmail.com.

'PERFORM YOUR PASSION' - JULY 7 DEADLINE f/JULY 25 - F.I.G. Theater Group is seeking talent for Perform Your

Passion.  Performs Sep. 13 as part of a one-day performance festival in midtown NYC.  Small stipend provided. Nonunion.

Seeking—Actors, Singers, Dancers, Poets and Rappers: male and female, in age groups 8-16 and 17+, to perform their passion

and showcase their talent.  Auditions held by appointment only July 25.  Email pix & résumés to cilquecb@yahoo.com or send

to Performance, PO Box 42, Glen Ridge, NJ 07028.  Submission deadline is July 7.  Performers must have 10 minutes of their

own material.  Singers and dancers should have accompaniment on CD or tape.

 

TWO FEMALE SINGERS - JULY 7 - LOS ANGELES - Excel Entertainment is casting singers for representation, with packaging,

development and co-managing for a possible label contract.  No fees or purchases required.  No pay.  Seeking—Singers:

female, 18-25, any ethnicity, serious singers only.  Auditions held by appointment only July 7 at 8pm for those 21+; TBA

for those 18-20 at Club Seven (555 W. 7th St., L.A. CA).  To schedule an audition appointment, submit pix, bio and demo song

at www.victoriaexcelent.com or email to victoria.excelent@yahoo.com.

 

JUSTICE TALENT GROUP - JULY 12 & 19 - Justice Talent Group is seeking new clients to add to its roster.  Producers state:

"Justice Talent Group (JTG) is a full-service professional talent management company for up-and-coming and developing talent.

JTG represents actors, actresses, teens, kids, models, dancers, musicians, and writers for film, television, commercials,

theater, print, music videos and fashion.  Our vision at Justice Talent Group is to provide personal attention to each of our

clients, along with the highest level of professionalism and integrity in order to help them achieve their highest level of potential

in the industry."  Cea Justice, personal talent manager.  Justice Talent Group is based in NYC.  No upfront fees required; agency

receives 15 percent commission from any and all booked work once under contract.  Possible pay provided.  Seeking—New

Talent: male and female, all ages, all ethnicities, serious and passionate about their craft, willing to put time and effort to

achieve their goals.  Auditions held by appointment only July 12 & 19 in NYC.  Auditions held only after a review of

submissions.  To be considered, email pix & résumés to casting@justicetalentgroup.com or send to Justice Talent Group, PO Box

2148, NYC 10163; include links to demos/reels if available.  Do not attempt to email videos, as they are usually too large for

normal email capacity.

 

REHOBOTH BEACH CONCERT, SINGERS - Titan Sounds is casting Rehoboth Beach Concert.  Show is Aug. 8.  Some pay. Non-

Union.  Seeking—Two Singers: male or female, 21+ to perform with Sean on Stage for 30 minutes, must dance.  Submit pix &

resume, plus MP3 or website displaying vocal talents to info@titansoundsinc.com.  For more info, visit www.seanensign.com.

 

JOHN CHATTERTON PRESENTS - John Chatterton Presents, Inc. is seeking staff and casting for showcases of new Gilbert &

Sullivan and Irving Berlin musicals.  Rehearses and performs late 2009 in NYC.  No pay, but credit provided.  Also seeking—

Singers and Instrumentalists.  Producer states: "We do not discriminate on basis of religion, politics, race, gender, or sexual

orientation."  Send pix, résumés, and cover letters to John Chatterton Presents, 545 8th Ave., Ste. 401, NYC 10018; or email

to john.chatterton@gmail.com.

 

GYEONGGI ENGLISH VILLAGE - Gyeonggi English Village Paju Camp, located 40 miles north of Seoul, South Korea, is seeking

talent.  Performers, called "Edutainers," perform in educational, interactive children's musical theatre productions and contribute

to different aspects of production for original shows, including writing, choreographing, composing music, and directing.

Positions available immediately; one-year contract in South Korea.  2,400,000 KRW/month (check current exchange

rate), plus housing, round-trip airfare, and lodging provided.  Seeking—Edutainers: male and female, 18-39, all ethnicities,

with a strong musical theatre background, must be able to sing and dance at an intermediate level, additional experience

in directing, choreographing and playwriting is very helpful.  Note: Applicants must have a bachelor's degree or higher to apply.

Email cover letter, pix, résumés, and links to reels to Tanner Lagasca at tannerman3@gmail.com.  For more info, email Tanner

Lagasca at tannerman3@gmail.com or visit www.tannerlagasca.com/englishvillage.html.  If you have already submitted recently,

you should still submit again.

 

NILE RODGERS PRODUCTIONS - Nile Rodgers Productions is seeking talent to perform and record new music projects. Nile

Rodgers is a Grammy Award-winning musician and music producer.  Professional pay, plus meals, travel, and lodging provided.

Seeking—Female Singers: 18-35, exciting vocalists with range, professional experience, and dance ability, must have style

and grace, seeking "show-stopping, standing ovation-type" performers.  Auditions held by appointment only.  Email pix

(headshot, performance photo, and/or video) and MP3s of one uptempo song, one ballad, and 16 bars of a contemporary pop

song to muzbizpro@aol.com.  For more info, visit www.nilerodgers.com.  No fees required.

 

'AMUSICA' - Ucantoo Productions is casting Amusica, a musical stage show.  Performances are ongoing at venues TBA in

Toronto and New York.  Salary provided.  Seeking—Unique Musical Artists: males and females, age and ethnicity open,

musicians, dancers and singers with historic, ancient, or cultural musical experience, training, and styles, people who play

unique instruments and all types of drums, dancing troupes, choirs, and musicians who incorporate music into the majority of

their act, high-energy unique performers.  Auditions held in LA.  Email pix & résumés to ceopj@hotmail.com or

fax to 888/463-7542.

 

'SHOW: THE SUPPER CLUB' - Lori Brystan is casting SHOW: The Supper Club. "Orange County's premiere fine dining and

entertainment experience.  SHOW blends music, dance, and entertainment from the world's most memorable eras."

Performances are ongoing at Code Restaurant in Newport Beach.  Possible pay provided.  Seeking—Dancers, Singers and

Variety Acts: males and females, 21+, any ethnicity.  Email pix & résumés to info@showthesuppreclub.com.  For more info, visit

www.showthesupperclub.com.

 

SPECIALTY ACTS - Goode Time Productions, LLC is casting Speciality Acts.  "We are currently putting together a western-

themed show but are always looking for creative people that we can market."  Performances run ongoing at the Calico Ghost

Town and other various So Cal venues TBA.  Professional pay provided.  Seeking—Specialty Acts: males and females, age and

ethnicity open, including but not limited to vocal groups, instrumentalists, unique, exotic, rare acts, storytellers, etc.

"Western theme is a plus right now; however, we are looking for anything interesting."  Send pix & résumés to contact@goodetimeprods.com.  For more info, www.goodetimeprods.com.

 

'KINETIC SOUNDS' - Ballett Tanzerin (Brooklyn NY) is seeking singers for Kinetic Sounds, a movement-based workshop/

showcase.  Rehearses and runs Thu.-Fri. evenings in Midtown.  Some pay, plus copy and credit provided.  Seeking—

Singers: male and female, 13+, all ethnicities, experienced, trained, who want to develop some unique skills and experience in

addition to singing, beginner-level dance experience acceptable, enthusiasm to incorporate movement into singing required.

Note: Movement phrases from modern dance will be taught.  For details, email info@ballett-tanzerin.com or call 917/915-7307.

For more info, visit www.ballett-tanzerin.com.

 

PIANOS SUPPER CLUB CABARET - WEDNESDAY NIGHTS - BLOOMFIELD - Pianos Supper Club Cabaret at Pianos Bar & Grill

(Bloomfield NJ) is seeking singers and instrumentalists.  Positions available immediately; instrumentalists perform in an

“instrumental cabaret” and will be showcased Saturday evenings throughout the month.  All positions paid, some based on door.

Seeking—Cabaret Singers: with a Broadway and/or jazz influence; Pop-Rock Performers; Piano Bar Players/Singers: with

a rock ‘n’ roll influence, who are also knowledgeable about “dueling pianos.”  Producer’s statement: “This is a perfect gig for

performers who are in between shows.”  NJ-based performers a plus.  Auditions held every Wed. night at 8pm at 36 Broad

St., Bloomfield NJ.  Auditions are held in an open forum with an accompanist.  If unable to attend, email audio samples/links to cbudinich@aol.com.

 

LAS VEGAS CULTURAL CENTER PERFORMANCE PROPOSALS - The East Las Vegas Community/Senior Center is accepting

performance proposals from regional artists for the 2009-2010 performing arts season.  The ELVCSC is a City of Las Vegas

Cultural Center that presents cultural arts programs, classes and community events for Las Vegas citizens.  The center serves

the greater Las Vegas valley, with many of its annual programs providing cultural performances for the area's Hispanic

residents.  Pay is negotiable.  Seeking—Artists: Current events include a photography exhibit, a dance company, a band

concert & a film showing.  Submit a performance proposal (which must include the following: Artist/Group biography, publicity

image, technical rider, work sample and fee range to bhowell@lasvegasnevada.gov or my mail to East Las Vegas Community/

Senior Center, 250 N. Eastern Ave., Las Vegas, Nevada 89101, Attn: Bobbie Ann Howell.  For more info, visit www.lasvegasparksandrec.com or www.artslasvegas.org or call 702/229-1519 Tues-Sat.

 

JAZZ GROUP, SINGERS - Compass Management is casting a Jazz group.  Dates TBA.  Professional pay.  Seeking—Male &

Female Singers: 18-25, attractive, sophisticated, the two stars of the band.  Also Seeking—Jazz band: bass, drums, brass

players, etc., stylish.  Submit pix & resume to rachelagnew1@hotmail.co.uk.  Auditions place in 2009 in Boston, New York, New

Orleans and Dallas.

 

SA PRODUCTIONS SINGERS SHOWCASE - SA Productions is seeking talent for an upcoming singers showcase.  Agents will be

invited.  Rehearsals will be provided; performs at the Duplex Cabaret Theatre in the West Village in NYC (dates TBD).  Some pay

provided.  Participants will be asked to sell tickets (tickets range from $6-$12, plus two-drink minimum required; drinks range

from $4-$10).  Seeking—Singers: male and female, 18+, all ethnicities.  Auditions held by appointment only in NYC.  For an

appointment, email singingactors@hotmail.com.  An accompanist will be provided.

 

KIDS, ARTIST MAKERS ENTERTAINMENT - Artist Makers Entertainment is seeking talent for a pop/R&B group, to record for a

recording deal once the group is formed.  Deferred pay provided.  Seeking—Male Singers: must be between the ages of 9-16,

must sing very well, to become members of a male pop/R&B recording group.  Auditions held by appointment only.  For more

info and to apply, call 973/405-1652 or email artistmakers@yahoo.com.

 

ENTERTAINMENT CENTRAL AGENCY, SINGERS - Entertainment Central Agency is casting for upcoming gigs.  Shows take

place in and around Las Vegas NV.  Professional pay ($100-$500 per gig).  Seeking—Singers: a capella experience; must be

able to harmonize, attractive, showmanship; Soprano I, Soprano II, Alto, Tenor, Baritone, Bass & Vocal Percussion.

To submit pix & resume, visit www.entertainmentcentralagency.com.

 

'BLACK BEAR DINNER & SHOW' - Fee/Hedrick Family Entertainment Group is casting the Black Bear Dinner & Show, a high-

energy musical revue.  The show features over 350 costumes.  Six-month and one-year contracts available; performs in

Pigeon Forge TN.  $700/wk.  Seeking—Male and Female Singer-Dancers: 18-39, all ethnicities, must be able to sing and

dance, dance styles include jazz, tap, and hip-hop, plus some lyrical for stronger dancers, vocal styles include Broadway,

pop/rock and country.  Note: Immediate opening available for male performers.  Send pix & résumés, with DVDs/CDs, to Black

Bear Dinner & Show, 119 Music Rd., Pigeon Forge, TN 37863, Attn: Alvin Robinette; or email (with links to websites, Facebook,

MySpace, and/or YouTube featuring vocals and/or dance) to scot@feehedrick.com.  For questions, call Alvin Robinette at

865/429-7183 or email avenus24@aol.com.  For more info, visit www.blackbearjamboree.com.

 

PACIFIC ENCORE PERFORMANCES - Pacific Encore Performances is casting volunteers for the second and third segments of a

television special for PBS featuring ensembles from major operas with orchestra.  Rehearses Mon. nights in NYC; shoot dates

TBA.  No pay, but opportunity for exposure provided.  Seeking—Singers: males and females, mezzo, tenor, baritone &

basso, extensive repertoire and stage experience required.  Note: Americana and Broadway evergreens will be

intermingled; no mics will be used.  Auditions held by appointment only in NYC.  To schedule an appointment, email pix &

résumés to pacificencore@optimum.net.  For more info, visit www.pacificencore.com.

 

WFE VOCALISTS – THIRD THURSDAYs - Wayne Foster Entertainment is casting talent to perform for corporate events and

parties.  Performances are ongoing at various venues TBA in SoCal.  Some pay, travel, and lodging provided.  Seeking—

Vocalists and Instrumentalists: males and females, 18-39, any ethnicity, slender, well-built, "must be strong, experienced and

professional, with excellent sound and stylings.  Auditions held by appointment only the third Thursday of every month.

To schedule an audition appointment, call 800/746-9326, ext. 14, or email pix & résumés to dthbur@aol.com.  For more info,

visit www.waynefoster.com.

 

BROADWAY BABY BISTRO - Broadway Baby Bistro (at Broadway Comedy Club) is seeking talent.  Performs at Broadway

Comedy Club (318 W. 53rd St., between 8th & 9th Aves, NYC).  Pay is percentage of cover charge.  Seeking—Musical Acts: to

perform 50-60 minutes.  For full details, call Don Schaffer at 212/946-1265.

 

'HAVABLAST' - Havablast, LLC is casting Havablast, an upcoming sci-fi and acrobatic show with elements of Cirque Du Soleil.

Performance is TBD.  $25/hr., plus per diem and travel provided.  Seeking-Singer: female, 18-35, fit/thin, excellent stage

presence, good range, versatile rock voice, dependable, personable, professional, quick learner, must have current passport.

Submit pix & résumés to cheznoel@yahoo.com or Havablast, LLC, 21113 SR 525, Freeland WA 98249.  For more info, visit www.myspace.com/fightthenumb.

 

PLP PRODUCTIONS SINGERS’ SHOWCASE - PLP Productions is seeking talent for an upcoming showcase.  Agents and A&R

reps will be invited.  The showcase runs at The Duplex Cabaret Theatre in the West Village, NYC.  Participants will be asked to

sell tickets (which range from $5-$10, plus a two-drink minimum, drinks range from $4-$10).  Some pay.  Seeking—Singers:

male and female, 18+, all ethnicities, musical theatre singers and singers who do pop, R&B, hip-hop or rock.  Note:

Singer-songwriters are strongly encouraged to audition Auditions held by appointment.  For an appointment, email PLPduplex@gmail.com.  Accompaniment, tracks and rehearsal will be provided for the show.

 

MICHAEL CHEKHOV THR. CO. SHOWCASE EVENINGS - The Michael Chekhov Theatre Company is casting its new series of

Showcase Evenings.  The MCTC is based at the 45th St. Theatre and is devoted to “provided exposure to the talented artists

of NYC.”  Showcases perform evenings in NYC.  No pay, but opportunity for exposure provided.  Seeking—Comics; Actors;

Self-Contained Variety Acts; Performance Artists; Musical Acts.  Email pix & résumés and any additional relevant material to michaelbowenhorn@yahoo.com.  Performers must bring at least two audience members and are encouraged to invite

industry professionals.  For more information, visit www.chekhovtheatre.com.

 

MOTOWN GIRL GROUP - C. Gray is seeking vocalists for a polished Motown-style band.  Gigs are ongoing at clubs and

corporate events in the tri-state area.  Some pay provided.  Seeking—Female Singers: 30-40, any ethnicity, must be able to

dance 1960s-style choreography (like the Supremes, Marvelettes, Vandellas, etc.) and sound similar to the original Motown

recordings, must be able to sing harmonies.  Auditions held by appointment only.  To schedule an appointment, email pix &

résumés and links, mp3s, and a description of your band/performance experience to motownproject@gmail.com.

 

'THE STARLINERS' - Starline Room Dinner Theatre is casting Starliners, a Broadway-style musical review.  Rehearses Wed.,

evenings; show is ongoing, weekends, at the Paris Cabaret in Stoughton MA.  Stipend, plus meals and tips provided. Seeking—

Singers: male & female, 22-36, vocally strong and versatile, able to move well and read music, will also wait on tables.

Auditions held by appointment only.  To schedule an audition appointment, call 781/297-7469 or email pix & résumés to

pariscabaret@starlineroom.com.  Prepare a ballad and an up-tempo song.  For more info, visit www.starlineroom.com.

 

‘VAUDEVILLE UNDERGROUND’ - Full Circle Management is casting Vaudeville Underground, an “acid vaudeville” late-night

variety show “looking for the next wave of up and coming talent.”  Performances run ongoing (Mon. nights) at the Theater/

Theatre.  Stipend and travel provided.  Seeking—Eclectic Acts: males and females, 18+, any ethnicity, folk singers, bands,

etc.  Send pix & résumés to Jason M. Solomon c/o Full Circle Management, 8949 Sunset Blvd., Ste. 203, W. Hollywood CA

90069 or email to fcmgt@aol.com.  Absolutely no drop-offs or phone calls.

 

FEMALE INSTRUMENTALISTS WHO SING - Pretty Music Stuff Productions is casting female instrumentalists who sing for a

new, all-female, Las Vegas-based production.  Performances run ongoing in Las Vegas, as well as national and international

tours.  Professional pay, meals, travel, and lodging provided.  Seeking—Female Instrumentalists Who Sing: 21-39, any

ethnicity, youthful appearance, in good physical condition, should play at least one of the following: keyboard, bass, drum,

guitar (lead & rhythm), and possibly strings or horns, must be able to sing leads as well as background vocals.  Send pix &

résumés to PO Box 1801, Las Vegas NV 89125.

 

PLANET HOLLYWOOD KAROAKE HOSTESS - BESTAgency is casting ongoing karoake events at The Extra Bar in Planet

Hollywood Resort & Casino Las Vegas.  Applicants must be available Mon. & Tues. from 9pm-1am.  On-call and possible

permanent shifts available. Pay provided.  Seeking—Singers/Karoake Hostess: female, beautiful, with personality-plus,

outgoing friendly personality, ability to improv and strong vocal skills required.  Submit pix, résumé & demo to BESTAgency,

Attn: Gregory Filler, Casting Director, 5565 S. Decatur Blvd., Ste #106, Las Vegas, NV 89118 or by email to

gfiller@best-agencies.com.

 

'LITTLE MAESTROS' - Kidville is casting Little Maestros, a musical for a premier infant/toddler music program.  Ongoing

performances.  Professional pay. Non-Union.  Seeking—Guitarist/Singer: male; Vocalist: female; Pianist: must sight read,

singing a plus; Drummer: band experience necessary, singing a plus.  All roles require working well with children, fast learning,

and enthusiastic attitude.  Email pix & resume to casting.rockville@kidville.com; include 'ROCKVILLE' in the subject line.

 

'AMERICAN BELLES AND LIBERTY SPIRIT' - Red, White and Blue Music is seeking talent for American Belles and Liberty Spirit.

Producer states: "The American Belles present an entertaining, high-energy show featuring American standards and patriotic

favorites, all sung in three-part harmony.  Shows are complete with costumes, choreography and audience interaction."

Ongoing, part-time positions available.  Note: Must be available to travel nationally and internationally for corporate,

government, association, sports events and private parties, and events honoring U.S. military and hospitalized veterans.  Pay,

plus travel and lodging provided.  Seeking—Female Singers: attractive, who read music and move well, must possess a warm

and outgoing personality.  Send pix & résumés to Red, White and Blue Music, 3 W. 51st St., Ste. 507, NYC 10019.  For more

info, visit www.redwhiteandbluemusic.org.

 

FEMALE KEYBOARDIST/ VOCALIST - Kenwood Anderson (prod./music dir.) is seeking musicians for a band with “a Dave

Matthews meets Kenny Loggins kind of sound.”  Jordan Allen, lead singer.  Rehearsals and performances are ongoing.  Pay

provided.  Seeking—Female Keyboardist/Vocalist: able to improvise, play different styles and sing back-up vocals.  Email

photos, audio files, and website links to mail@jordanallenmusic.com.  For more info, visit www.jordanallenmusic.com and www.myspace.com/jordanallenebbs.

 

‘CIRQUE DU SOLEIL’ SINGERS - Cirque du Soleil is casting singers for eight touring shows including Alegría, Corteo, DELIRIUM,

Dralion, KOOZA, Quidam, Saltimbanco, and Varekai; and seven resident shows, KŔ, La Nouba, LOVE, Mystčre, O, Wintuk and

Zumanity.  Performances are ongoing at several locations internationally.  Professional pay, travel, and lodging provided.

Seeking—Female Vocals: 18+, any ethnicity, must be passionate about live performance, enjoy experimenting with their voice

and its colors, and have mastered several styles and like to push the limits of their range while exploring their emotional depth,

“within one show, the singer’s voice may transport the audience from the barren hills of northern Sweden to the streets of New

York”; Male Vocals: any ethnicity, 18+, “whether you’re a smooth mellow tenor, a rough smoky bass, a countertenor who

grooves, or a total original, we want to hear you”; Young Vocals: boys and girls, 9-13, any ethnicity, must have a pure

singing tone, excellent intonation, and a natural stage presence.  Note: For all roles performers may be asked to fly over the

stage or walk on stilts.  All positions require performers to be team players with an open mind and a readiness to learn.  For

more info and to submit, visit www.cirquedusoleil.com, and click “Casting.”

 

THE PUFF LOUNGE - The Wright Entertainment and The Puff Lounge, a new Las Vegas nightclub/restaurant, is casting talent.

Positions ongoing; will work with current engagement schedule.  Ongoing gig possibility.  Pay provided.  Seeking—Bands:

variety of genres including blues, jazz, reggae, acoustic, flamenco, etc. for weekly scheduled gig (8pm-11pm, Tues-Sun). Send

photos, video, bio, mp3, LV engagement schedule to Lynn@pufflounge.com or mail to Lynn Garlock-Wright, The Wright

Entertainment, 3350 N. Durango Drive, #1066, LV NV 89129.

 

CORPORATE BAND FEMALE VOCALIST - Steve Lang (president) is casting a corporate band, “a steady gig with great pay and

top musicians.”  Performances are ongoing and will include a video shoot as well as private events at multiple venues nationally

(mostly LA).  Professional pay provided.  Seeking—Great Singer: female, 18-39, any ethnicity, able to move and sing great,

with a huge repertoire from Bette to Beyoncé, good performance background.  Email pix, résumés, and mp3 demos to langmusiq@aol.com.

 

‘THE CROWDPLEASER’ - Jesse Volt is seeking performers for CrowdPleaser, a monthly event for singers, dancers, drag acts,

performance artists, comics, and musicians.  Events are ongoing.  Winner receives $300 cash prize.  Seeking—Performers.

For more information, email jessevolt@aol.com or visit www.myspace.com/jessevolt.  The act with the loudest applause wins.

Limited spots available so come early in case there is a large response.  Dressing space, cocktail tickets, DJ & sound system

and full spot lighting available for entries.  Specify if anything additional (equipment, etc.) is required for your act.  Acts should

be no longer than 5-7 minutes.  Bring your friends to help cheer you in for the win.

 

JUST OFF BROADWAY PROD. CO. - Just Off Broadway, a corporate entertainment company, is casting upcoming productions.

Positions are ongoing in various locations across the U.S.  Pay provided.  Seeking—Comedians; Cabaret Singers; Lookalikes:

with established show or following; Improv Groups: with at least one year together; Bands; DJs: with a following and/or unique

act; Magicians; Writers/Creators: with experience writing comedic interactive murder mystery plays; Self-Contained Acts:

must be unique and unusual, established or have gained an audience.  Note: All talent submitting must be experienced with

proven track record.  Email pix & résumés to alanmacademy@aol.com.

 

VAMP THE LOUNGE’ - LONG BEACH - Stargazer Productions is casting Vamp the Lounge, a burlesque-style show.

Performances are Fri.-Sat. indefinitely aboard the Queen Mary.  Salary provided.  Seeking—Very attractive lead female

vocalist who can interact with the audience while performing and commanding the stage.  Auditions held by appointment

only aboard the Queen Mary (1126 Queens Hwy., Long Beach).  To schedule an audition appointment, email

todd@vampthelounge.com.  For more info, call 562/499-6625, email tammy@ vampthelounge.com, or visit

www.vampthelounge.com.

 

MUSICAL COMEDY PROJECT - Laff Productions, LLC (prod.) is seeking talent for a variety of long-term projects, including five-

minute internet videos, a 30-minute TV sitcom pilot, and a new musical comedy written for stage and screen, with two dozen

original pop, country, blues, and rap songs.  Production is ongoing.  No pay.  Seeking—Singer-Dancers: belters, attractive,

dynamic, with industry contacts a plus, to collaborate with older writer-actor.  Auditions held by appointment only.  For an

audition appointment, send pix & résumés with cover letters to Jerry Berk, PO Box 220, Bronx, NY 10471.

 

MUSICAL ACTS - ONGOING - Red Agency is seeking musical acts for corporate events and casino lounges.  Opportunities

ongoing.  Pay provided.  Seeking—Musicians: Solo act, duo, trio or larger group, all styles of cover music from classical to R&B,

Rock, Classic Rock, Blues, Island Music, Hip Hop, Pop, 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, and 00s, especially seeking high quality dance

and variety bands.  Submit promo videos, CDs, bios, & pix to Red Agency, 7860 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 110, Las Vegas, NV

89117, Attn: Jimi Brent.  For more info, call 702/242-1770 or visit www.redagencylv.com.

 

THE WEDDING SINGER AGENCY - The Wedding Singer Agency, a new agency, is building its artists catalog to perform at

wedding ceremonies (not receptions).  Professional pay provided.  Seeking — Singers and Pianists: professional, dependable,

classical or contemporary artists.  Send submission package to The Wedding Singer Agency, PO Box 9752, Glendale, CA 91226.

Submission package should include headshot, résumés, a full-length photo preferably in black dressy attire, and a clear demo

CD of two wedding appropriate songs.  No fees or purchases required.

 

 

Cruises/Resorts/Theme Parks:

JAPANESE CRUISE SHIP - Choreography By Gail Productions is casting for Asuka II, a five star Japanese cruise ship.  Contract

runs June-Nov. 2009.  No cruise staff duties, single cabins, transportation, meals & good salary.  Professional pay.  Seeking—

Male Singer: 5'10+, playing age 25-35, high baritone/tenor, athletic & energetic with some dance training a plus. Experience

in production shows, solo cabaret experience a plus, valid passport required.  Submit pix & resume by email to

gldavies@aol.com.  For more info, visit www.choreographybygail.com.

'DONN ARDEN'S JUBILEE!' - JULY 15, 17 & 26 - ORLANDO/NYC/VEGAS - Bally's Hotel & Casino is casting Donn Arden's

Jubilee!, a Las Vegas stage spectacular.  Producers state: "The longest-running show in Vegas has wowed more than 10 million

people over the last 28 years, with a cast of 85 performers that has been voted Best Dancers & Showgirls for over 20 years."

Rehearsals begin the first week of Sep. 2009 in Las Vegas NV; contract starts Oct. 2 at Bally's Hotel & Casino Jubilee! Theatre

in Las Vegas NV.  Salary, plus meals provided.  Seeking—Male and Female Singers: 18+, must be able to move well, acting

and dancing a plus, males with high baritone/tenor range, females with soprano range, must be able to belt.  Note: All

must be 18+; minimum height is 5'8" for females and 6' for males.  Auditions held July 15 from 11am-12noon for male &

female singers at Spotlight Dance Center, Inc. (7751 Kings Pointe Pkwy., Ste. #101, Orlando FL); July 17 from 2pm-4pm

for male & female singers at Ripley-Grier Studios (520 8th Ave., between 36th & 37th Sts., NYC) and July 26 at 2pm for

male & female singers at Jubilee! Theatre, Bally's Hotel & Casino (3645 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas NV).  Singers,

prepare two songs: one uptempo classic Broadway-style song and one ballad.  An accompanist will be provided in Orlando &

NYC; for Las Vegas auditions, bring CD only.  For more info, call 702/967-4685 (after 7pm PST) or email palmd@ballyslv.com.

ROYAL CARIBBEAN - JULY 16 & 17 - Royal Caribbean International is casting upcoming contemporary stage productions.

Six-month performance contracts available.  Salary, plus paid rehearsal period and guest cruise privileges provided.  Seeking—

Singers: male and female, 18-40, sopranos & altos who belt/mix to an F, tenors who have a solid B-flat and lyric

baritones who sing comfortably up to an A, must be able to sing contemporary Broadway, pop/rock and R&B.

Auditions held July 16 for singer agent call by appointment only and male singers open call (sign-in 2:30pm) and July 17

for female singers (sign-in 9:15am) at Ripley-Grier Studios (520 8th Ave., between 36th & 37th Sts., 16th fl., NYC).  Male

callbacks held July 17 at 1:30pm; female callbacks held July 17 at 2pm.  All auditioning performers must bring current pix &

résumés, stapled together.  Singers, come prepared with your best 16 bars of a ballad and uptempo; bring sheet music in the

proper key.  Also come prepared to dance.  For more info, visit www.royalcaribbeanproductions.com.

 

'BANDS FOR FIVE STAR CRUISE SHIP' - Landau Music is casting bands for a five-star cruise ship.  Contracts are six months

continuous and offer shared cabins.  Destinations include the Caribbean, Mediterranean, Australia, South America, etc.

Professional pay.  Seeking—Musicians: String quartets, pianists/vocalists; guitarists/vocalists, party bands, ballroom

bands; Pit Orchestra Musicians: guitar, keys, bass, drums, saxophone (clarinet & flute double), trombone & trumpet; must be

excellent sight readers, big band experience is preferred, MUST be able to play with a click-track and perform in the evening, a

piece or chart given that morning.  Submit resume, repertoire, video samples & availablity to landaumusic.clint@gmail.com.  For

more info, visit www.landaumusic.com.

 

CARNIVAL CRUISE LINES, SINGERS/DANCERS - Carnival Cruise Lines is casting various on-board musical shows.  Position is

ongoing.  Professional pay, plus travel and lodging provided.  Seeking-Singers/Dancers: male & female, 18+.  Send pix &

résumés with reels to Carnival Productions, Carnival Cruise Lines, 3655 NW 87th Ave., Miami FL 33178, Attn: Simon Griffiths,

Manager.  For more info, visit www.carnivalentertainment.com.

 

CRUISE SHIP SINGERS & DANCERS – ONGOING - PGT Entertainment is casting for singers for cruise ship productions shows.

Immediately seeking-- excellent, attractive and versatile singers with the ability to sing Broadway, pop/rock and

classical styles.  Competitive salary for non-union positions. Audition/submission information: www.pgtpi.com.  Mail

submissions to: Emmitt Murphy, Casting Director, PGT Entertainment, P.O. Box 715, Cape Canaveral, FL 32920.

 

 

 

Film/TV/Recording/Studio Sessions:

'THE SONGS OF ROGERS & HAMMERSTEIN', SINGERS - Hal Leonard Corporation is casting The Songs of Rogers &

Hammerstein.  Recording in Milwaukee, June 2009.  Professional pay, plus travel provided.  Seeking—Female Theatre

Singers: for educational recording of R & H songs.  Seeking belter (or belters) with a buoyant, lyric tone and expressive

acting appropriate to the material.  Auditions place in Chicago or Milwaukee.  To schedule an audition appointment, submit pix &

resume to jparman@halleonard.com.  Prepare two contrasting songs of traditional musical theatre, including at least one

Rodgers & Hammerstein song.  For more info, visit www.halleonard.com.

 

'CHILDREN OF GOD' - Producers are casting Children of God, a new independent urban musical pilot showing what it takes to

build a musical performance, while also telling the story of the lives of the 10 characters within the play.  The pilot will be

performed and filmed before a live audience.  Rehearses June 27-Aug. 6; shooting Aug. 7 & 8 in NYC.  Stipend, plus DVD copy

provided.  Seeking—Five Males and Five Females: 18+, ensemble cast, strong singing voices required for all roles, three

teen roles must dance well.  Auditions held by appointment only.  Email pix, résumés and demos to info@euphinixs.com or cbmurray4@hotmail.com.

'BIRDSEED' - Saperstein Productions is casting the recording of the cast album, as well as future workshops and

performances, for Birdseed, an original musical.  Rehearsals begin immediately; cast album records in July in NYC.  No pay

provided.  Seeking—“Mrs. Maloney:” female, 35-50, kindly yet feisty Irish woman (accent not necessary), mezzo soprano.

Auditions held by appointment only.  To schedule an appointment, email pix & résumés to guil12@aol.com or

ginny08@optonline.net or call 516/676-0383.

 

BOY BAND - Brad Davis Casting/Marquee Entertainment is casting talent for a boy-band group established in Europe and Asia.

Casting states: “The band recently completed a tour in Europe and Asia and now has a record deal signed in the US along with

an upcoming prime-time national cable network TV show.”  Rehearsals for the TV show begin mid-July.  Professional pay,

plus travel provided.  Seeking—Two Male Singer-Dancers: 15-20, any ethnicity, must be an experienced and strong singer

and dancer, must be able to start in mid-July.  Note: Seeking performers with an urban street edge, similar in a way to groups

like N-Sync, just with more of an urban edge to their look and music.  Email stills and a video clip of you singing and dancing a

pop/hip-hop style song to talent@marqueecasting.com.  You may submit links to websites, YouTube and MySpace sites but if

you’re considered, eventually you’ll need to submit some stills of yourself and a video of you singing and dancing.

CELTIC THUNDER, TOUR - Producer is seeking talent for a new Celtic Thunder TV show and DVD, as well as a new CD

and a live touring show.  CD recording will take place in July in Ireland; TV/DVD shoot runs mid-Sep. to early Oct. in Canada;

touring production runs Fall 2010.  Professional pay, plus credit, meals, and travel provided.  Seeking—Female Singer: "Celtic

gypsy" look, raven-haired, pale, with Cher-style voice, some dancing also required.  Auditions held by appointment only.

Email pix & résumés to sharonbrowne@celticthunder.ie.  For more info, visit www.celticthunder.ie.

 

'MELODY GROVE AND THE MOVEMENT' - The Quiet Corner is casting Melody Grove and the Movement, a glam rock and R&B

group with a scripted play, completed album, management, choreographer, large studio, small budget, and distribution in place.

"The eye and ear candy is irresistible, and the music is unlike any you've heard before" for a HD three camera shoot in a mid-

sized theater.  Rehearsals held Mondays, Fridays, and possibly Saturdays.  Performance runs in Dec.  Deferred pay.  Seeking—

Dancers/Singers: female, 18-33, any ethnicity, to illustrate the music through movement as well as doing vocals, must be

able to express emotional range, "this will be a mixture of styles with subtlety as well as athleticism".  Auditions held by

appointment only Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays 8pm-9:30pm.  Prepare a dance number as well as an acapella song

showing your style and abilities.  Bring a CD with your music for the dance (optional).  To schedule an audition appointment

email pix, résumés, and links (highly encouraged) to auditionforesther@gmail.com.

 

AHM MEDIA VOCAL RECORDINGS - AHM Media is seeking new talent to use the company's professional recording services to

record vocal recordings such as demos and CDs.  Recording facilities are located in NY, NJ & L.A., but services are available

nationwide.  Limited availability. This is not a free service or hourly service. Production fees, recording fees, studio fees and

other fees are required; fees may vary (minimum is approx. $2,500+).  No pay provided.  Seeking—Singers: male and female,

all ages, all ethnicities, ambitious, talented, interested in pursuing a career in music as well as acting, genres include rock, pop,

indie, alternative, R&B, and country.  Note: Producers can provide songs, additional songwriting, full instrumentation and/or

arrangements, or only minimal creative and artistic input to create a radio-ready recording (depending on the level and needs

of each singer).  Email pix, résumés, and/or links to bfrec2@ymail.com.

 

'ART 4 WELLNESS' - Phoenix 5 Prod., an independent TV producer, is casting its upcoming spring production of the half-hour

show Art 4 Wellness.  The show can be seen on cable and internet.  No pay, but copy provided.  Seeking—Actors, Singers and

Artists: male and female, 18+, all ethnicities, self-contained acts to showcase their talents, will use a professional facility to

present new and/or original works.  Email pix & résumés to charles_jarmond@yahoo.com.  Chosen acts will be notified and

scheduling will be announced.

 

ALBUM PROJECT - Roman Empire Songs is seeking performers for an album project.  Producer states: "I will be co-producing

with a producer in NY who has his own studio, access to professional players, mix engineer, and funding…recently produced two

projects, one of which got signed in the UK, the other is showcasing for several labels in NY at the end of this month."  Project

will begin approx. within the next couple months in Long Island.  No fees required. Deferred pay.  Seeking—Singer: female, early

to mid-20s, any ethnicity, great and intelligent singer and performer, loves to play out and willing to do so as much as

possible, with a pop voice, playing keyboards a plus, should be proximate to NYC.  Send links to webpages with samples of your

singing (myspace, etc.) to westendcircle@mac.com.

 

NEW RECORDING PROJECT - T. Smith is casting a new recording project.  The project is a musical that will be shopped to

producers for a possible Broadway run.  Recording in NYC.  Pay provided.  Seeking—Bari-Tenor: should demonstrate wide

vocal range, clear tone, excellent sight-reading, must be comfortable with learning new music quickly Auditions held

by appointment only.  Email pix & résumés to mabohe13@yahoo.com.  Singers, prepare an a cappella song of your choice and

be prepared to sight read.

 

MILLENIUM SOUL ZEPIC RECORDS - Millenium Soul Zepic Records an independent record label and modeling agency, is seeking

talent for current and future projects.  Projects are ongoing in NYC & NJ.  Walk-ins welcome. Performers must pay a

$125/month fee (negotiable) if chosen; membership dues pay for promotion, demos, training, etc.  Possible pay.  Seeking—

Singers: all ages, all ethnicities, serious and passionate about the music business and entertainment industry.  Auditions held

by appointment at Millenium Soul Zepic Records (439 Main St., Orange NJ).  For an appointment, call 973/746-8013 or

973/652-5866 and ask for Ms. R, or email pix & résumés to jascin7@aol.com.

 

 

Opera/Chorus:

'DECANTUS', SINGERS - DeCantus is casting their 2009 summer festival season.  DeCantus is an a cappella ensemble.  During

the summer, primary performance focus is singing folk songs and madrigals at Minnesota Renaissance Festival. Possible pay.

Seeking—Tenor; Baritone/Bass.  Submit pix & resume to www.decantus.com/audition_form.html, email info@DeCantus.com or

call 651/771-1631.

 

'DAYS AND NIGHTS: A CHEKHOV TRILOGY' - JUNE 27 - Days and Nights Productions is casting Days and Nights: A Chekhov

Trilogy, based on the short stories The Doctor, Sleepy and A Joke by Anton Chekhov (The Doctor will be opera, Sleepy will be

dance theater, and A Joke will be musical theater).  Martin Herman, music; Runs Sep. 17-Oct. 3 at the Annex at La MaMa

Experimental Theatre Club in NYC.  Stipend provided.  For The Doctor seekingOpera Singers: baritone, mezzo-soprano

and lyric soprano Auditions held by appointment only June 27 for singers at La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club, 74 E.

4th St., NYC.  Email pix & résumés to daysandnights09@gmail.com.

 

WFE VOCALISTS - Wayne Foster Entertainment, a “nationally-renowned commercial entertainment company,” is casting

vocalists to perform for upcoming weddings and commercial events.  Position is ongoing.  Professional pay and travel

provided.  Seeking—Vocalists: males and females, Caucasian, African-American, and Latino, 18-39, all styles of music

represented, such as Top 40, hip-hop, R&B, Latin, legit theatre, and opera.  Auditions held by appointment only.  To

schedule an audition appointment, call William Burnett at 800/746-9326, ext. 14, or email dthbur@aol.com.  For more info, visit www.waynefoster.com.

 

 

Stage Shows:

‘THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL’ - JUNE 22 & 28 - BLOOMINGTON - Bloomington Civic Theatre is casting The Scarlet Pimpernel.

Rehearsals begin in Sep. Runs Oct. 23-Nov. 21.  $200 stipend. Non-union.  Seeking—“Percy Blakeney:” the Scarlet Pimpernel,

maligned husband of Lady Blakeney, one of the richest, most fashionable men in England, built like a truck, reputation as a

stupid stooge, secretly raids the barricades of France to save condemned aristocrats from the guillotine, LEAD; Marguerite St.

Just/Lady Blakeney: married to Percy, famous for her beauty, charisma, wit, and intelligence, renowned socialite, LEAD;

Chauvelin:” chief villain, hard-hearted, vengeful, searching for the Pimpernel, LEAD; Marie Grosholtz; St. Cyr; Tussaud;

Mercier: aid to Chauvelin; “Coupeau:” aid to Chauvelin; “Jessup:” Percy’s butler; “Ozzy:” Percy’s bounder; “Dewhurst:” Percy’s

bounder; “Elton:” Percy’s bounder; “Farleigh:” Percy’s bounder; “Hal:” Percy’s bounder; “Ben:” Percy’s bounder; Prince of Wales;

Robespierre; Sentry; Chorus Auditions held by appointment only June 22 & 28 at 6pm at the Black Box Theater (Center

for the Arts in the Bloomington Civic Plaza, 1800 W. Old Shakopee Rd., Bloomington).  Bring pix & résumés.  Prepare a short

monologue and 32 bars from the show or stylistically similar (Les Mis, Jekyll & Hyde, Sweeney Todd; etc.).  Bring sheet music.

Accompanist provided.  For appointment, call 952/563-8588.

 

‘ROCK-A-MY-SOUL’ - JUNE 24, 25 & 30 - The Riant Theatre is casting Rock-A-My Soul in the Bosom of Abraham, a rock/

gospel musical.  Runs Aug. 16-30 at the Theatre at St. Clement’s in NYC.  No fee required. No pay provided.  Seeking—“Taylor

Cooper:” male, 20-30, African-American, accused of carjacking, lyric baritone/tenor, LEAD; “Mrs. Cooper:” 50s, Taylor’s

mother, belt soprano, gospel, LEAD; “Julie:” 20s, African-American, Taylor’s girlfriend, soprano/belt, LEAD; “Mr. Johnson:”

40s, African-American, Julie’s father, singer; “Abraham Cooper:” 30s, African-American, Cooper’s step brother, attorney,

tenor, dramatic role, LEAD; “Reverend Boyd:” 40s, African-American, baritone/belt; “Dan Smith:” 20s, Caucasian, dramatic

role, tenor/belt, LEAD; “Bobby:” 20-30, Caucasian, Susan’s boyfriend, rugged, a womanizer; Ensemble Singers.  Note: All

characters are Southerners.  Open calls held June 24, 25 & 30 from 6pm-8pm at 419 Lafayette St. (between Astor Place &

E. 4th St., 2nd fl., NYC - Directions: take the 6 train to Astor Place or the R train to 8th St.).  No appointment necessary.

Prepare two songs a cappella, one legit and one gospel, R&B, or rock.  Bring pix & résumés, stapled together.  If unable to

attend, email pix & résumés to therianttheatre@aol.com.

 

EQUITY, ARIZONA THEATRE CO. SEASON - JUNE 26 & 30 - PHOENIX/TUCSON - Arizona Theatre Company (Tucson/Phoenix

AZ) is casting its 2009-10 season, containing a contemporary comedy, a contemporary drama, an American classic play and

two musicals including: The Kite Runner, George Is Dead, Ain't Misbehavin', a TBA show and The Glass Menagerie.  Season runs

Sep. 17-May 16, 2010.  Each production will be presented in both Tucson and Phoenix.  Commitment is a 10-week contract for

each show: four weeks of rehearsal and three weeks of performance in Tucson, and three weeks of performance in Phoenix.

$750/wk. Equity LORT Non-Rep Contract Seeking—Equity Actors: male and female, for consideration for future shows.  Equity

principal auditions held by appointment June 26 from 11am-3pm & 4:30pm-7:30pm at Phoenix Theatre (100 McDowell

Rd., Phoenix AZ) and June 30 from 11am-3pm at Temple of Music and Art (330 S. Scott Ave., Rehearsal Hall, Tucson AZ).

See signs at each location for directions.  To schedule an appointment, call Jennifer Bazzell Mon.-Fri., 9am-4pm in Phoenix at

602/256-6899, ext. 8510 or in Tucson: 520/884-8210, ext. 8510.  An Equity monitor will not be provided; producer will run all

aspects of auditions.  Prepare two contrasting monologues, no longer than four minutes total.  If you wish to sing, a short song

may be substituted for a monologue.  A piano and CD player will be provided; no accompanist.  Bring pix & résumés, stapled

together.  Note: There are also four roles available in Ain't Misbehavin'; a separate musical audition held later in the summer.

 

‘BABES IN ARMS’ - JUNE 27 - HOLMDEL - The Holmdel Theatre Company (Holmdel NJ) is casting the musical Babes in Arms.

Runs Aug. 14-29 at the Duncan Smith Theater, 36 Crawfords Corner Rd., Homdel NJ.  No pay but travel provided.  Seeking—

Performers: male and female, 13-66+.  Auditions held June 27 at 11am at Duncan Smith Theater (36 Crawfords Corner Rd.,

Holmdel NJ).  No pre-registration is required.  Bring 16 bars of sheet music; an accompanist will be provided.  Wear comfortable

and clothing and shoes and be prepared to dance.  Those auditioning need attend only one audition but must be available for

callbacks.  For more information including character breakdown, visit www.holmdeltheatrecompany.org or email Kelly@holmdeltheatrecompany.org.

 

EQUITY, FULTON THEATRE TYA SEASON - JUNE 27 - Fulton Theatre (Lancaster PA) is casting its 2009-10 TYA season

including: Cinderella (rehearsals begin Aug. 27; runs Sep. 12-26), Nutcracker: A Classical Musical (rehearsals begin Nov. 19;

runs Dec. 5-19) and Sleeping Beauty (rehearsals begin May 20, 2010; runs: June 12-26).  Salary: $87/performance for actors; $98/performance for actor/ASMs. Equity TYA Contract.

   For Cinderella seeking—“Cinderella:” soprano, beautiful, everyone loves her, LEAD; “Blanche:” male or female (a very tall man

in drag has worked in this role before), stepmother, evil, almost abusive; “Giggletta:” stepsister, always laughing, mean;

Soberella:” stepsister, always crying, mean; “Fairy Godmother:” usually African-American, but any ethnicity, has attitude,

beautiful, actress needs to work well with children; “Page:” best friend of the Prince, all-around good guy; “Prince:” tenor,

handsome.

   For Nutcracker: A Classical Musical seeking—“Marie:” approx. 12, soprano, little girl, loves the magic of Christmas; Lottie/

Harp/Snow Princess/Sugar Plum Fairy: must be mezzo to soprano range, can play everything from benevolent mom to self-

centered to Las Vegas headliner; Fritz/Mouse King: younger brother of Marie, tenor, bratty; Henry/Shmo/Father: baritone,

doubles as the dumb henchman of Mouse King; Uncle Drosselmeyer: magical uncle of Marie, must be able to captivate a young

audience; Clara/Diva Ballet Dancer: one of Marie's friends who help her on her journey; Soldier/Diva Male Dancer: one of Marie's

friends who help her on her journey; Nutcracker/Christopher: strong tenor, Marie helps him get his magical crown back;

Servant #2/Joe: small person with tons of energy, henchman of Mouse King; Servant #2/Jack-in-the-Box/Penguin/Arabian

Dancer: male or female, must be diva dancer; Servant #3/Rocking Horse/Penguin/Arabian Dancer/Diva Dancer: male or female.

   For Sleeping Beauty seeking—“Sienna, the Owl:” small actor, best friend of Amber, should be comedic; King Lapis/Dragon:

father of Amber, kind of a dingbat, also doubles as the dragon, need to wear carpenter stilts; “Marigold:” one of the three

"Andrews Sisters"-type fairies, has attitude, alto; “Periwinkle:” one of the "Andrew Sisters"-type fairies, should have comedic

ability and not be afraid of pratfalls; “Ruby:” one of the "Andrew Sisters"-type fairies, the wisest, beautiful, soprano;

Magenta:” fairy kicked out of the kingdom because of her color, seeking revenge, soprano; “Princess Amber:” tomboy,

beautiful, not afraid of anything, mezzo to soprano, LEAD; “Prince Hunter:” handsome tenor, a nerd and afraid of everything

in the beginning, but becomes brave at the end to save Amber. 

   Note: All actors must be able to sing and perform simple harmonies Equity principal auditions held June 27 from

10am-2pm & 3pm-6pm at Chelsea Studios (151 W. 26th St., between 6th & 7th Aves., 6th fl., NYC).  Prepare a brief song

that shows character and vocal range.  Bring pix & résumés, stapled together.

 

'THE DRAGONFLY QUEEN' - JUNE 27 - TBD - Ethos and Vortex Repertory Company is casting The Dragonfly Queen, an opera.

Performance runs in September in Austin TX.  Stipend. Non-Union.  Seeking—9 females; 1 male.  Auditions held by

appointment June 27, location to be determined.  Prepare song, two minutes maximum.  Bring recorded accompaniment or

perform a cappella.  Bring 2 copies of resume; bring pix if available.  To schedule an audition appointment, call Bonnie Cullum at

512/478-LAVA or email vortex@vortexrep.org or visit www.vortexrep.org.

 

'FIDDLER ON THE ROOF' - JUNE 27 & 28 - BAINBRIDGE ISLAND - Ovation! Musical Theatre Bainbridge is casting Fiddler on

the Roof, the Tony Award-winning musical.  Rehearsals begin Sep. 13.  Production runs Dec 4 -20, at Ovation! Musical Theatre

Bainbridge, located on Bainbridge Island.  No Pay. NonUnion.  Seeking— “Avram:" 30's; The Bookseller; Baritone; “Bielke:" 16-

18; Tevye's youngest daughter; “Chava:" 20's; Tevye's middle daughter; Mezzo-Soprano; Constable: 30's; “Fruma-Satah:"

Lazar's Wolf's dead wife; Mezzo-Soprano; “Fyedka:" 18-20's; A young Russian; “Golde:" 40-50's; Tevye's strong-willed wife;

Mezzo-Soprano; “Granda Tzeitel:" Golde's grandmother; Mezzo-Soprano; “Hodel:" 20's; Tevye's next eldest daughter,

Mezzo-Soprano; “Lazar Wolf:" 30-40's; the butcher; Baritone; “Mendel:" 30's; the Rabbi's son; Baritone; “Mordcha:" 40's,

an Innkeeper; “Motel:" 20's, the young tailer, Baritone or Tenor; “Nachum:" 30-50's; a beggar; “Perchik:" 18-20's; a strong-

voiced student; Baritone; “Rabbi:" 50-60's; Anatevka's Jewish spiritual leader; Baritone; “Sasha:" 18-20's; Fyedka's friend;

Shaindel:" Motel's mother; “Shprintze:" 19-20; Tevye's 2nd youngest daughter; “Tevye:" 50's; The Fiddler; a dairyman, the

earnest, comical and wise father of 5 girls; Baritone; “Tzeitel:" late 20's-early 30's; Tevye's eldest daughter, Mezzo-Soprano;

Yente:" 60's; the meddling matchmaker; Mezzo-Soprano; “Yussel:" 30-40's; a hatter; Chorus: male/female; 20-50's;

villagers, Russians, Soldiers, Townspeople, etc.  Auditions held by appointment only June 27 & 28 from 10:00am-4:00pm at

The Bainbridge Commons (located 370 Brien Drive SE, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110).  Callbacks June 30, 6:30pm.  To schedule

an audition appointment, email pix and resume to info@ovationmtb.com or phone 206/842-0472.  Prepare short musical theatre

song.  Bring sheet music for piano in your key.  Accompanist provided.  No a capella or cds.  No Rock, Folk or Pop songs.  Cold

readings for principals only.  For more info visit www.ovationmtb.com.

 

'DAYS AND NIGHTS: A CHEKHOV TRILOGY' - JUNE 27 & 29 - Days and Nights Productions is casting Days and Nights: A

Chekhov Trilogy, based on the short stories The Doctor, Sleepy and A Joke by Anton Chekhov (The Doctor will be opera, Sleepy

will be dance theater, and A Joke will be musical theater).  Martin Herman, music; Runs Sep. 17-Oct. 3 at the Annex at La

MaMa Experimental Theatre Club in NYC.  Stipend provided.

   For The Doctor seekingOpera Singers: baritone, mezzo-soprano and lyric soprano.

   For Sleepy seekingActor-Dancers: with strong movement background.

   For A JokeMale Musical Theater Actors: with strong musical theater background.

   Auditions held by appointment only June 27 for singers and June 29 for actors and dancers) at La MaMa Experimental

Theatre Club, 74 E. 4th St., NYC.  Email pix & résumés to daysandnights09@gmail.com.

 

EQUITY, ‘AN EVENING AT THE CARLYLE’ - JUNE 29 - Algonquin Theater Productions is casting An Evening at the Carlyle.

Albert M. Tapper, book-music-lyrics; Rehearsals for understudies begin approx. July 13; production is currently running Sun.-

Tue. evenings (three performances/wk.) at the 99-seat Algonquin Theater.  $394 min./wk. Equity Mini Contract.  Seeking—Male

Understudy to cover the following roles—Man #1, mid 30s, multiple roles including Yankees Fan, Lost Lover and impersonates

Donald Trump, high baritone with top F; Man #2: 35-45, multiple roles including Frank Sinatra and other Bar Patrons, baritone

with D-flat; Tommy the Bartender: 40s, solid baritone with top F.  Also seeking a Female Understudy to cover the following

roles—Woman #1: 30-40, impersonates Barbra Streisand, Liza Minnelli and Ann Coulter, soprano with top F; Woman #2: 30s,

barfly and aspiring composer, mezzo with belt to E-flat.  Theatre’s casting note: “We are looking for strong singers with good

comic timing.”  Equity principal auditions held June 29 from 10am-1:30pm & 2:30pm-6pm at the Algonquin Theater (123

E. 24th St., between Park & Lexington Aves., NYC).  Prepare a brief contemporary musical theater song, and have a second

song ready if asked.  One of the songs should be in the style of one of the famous singers listed in the character descriptions.

Bring sheet music; an accompanist will be provided.  Bring pix & résumés, stapled together.

 

EQUITY, ‘CROSS THAT RIVER’ - JUNE 29 - Producer is casting Cross That River. Allan Harris, music & lyrics; Rehearsals TBA;

runs Sep. 28-Oct. 18 as part of the New York Musical Theatre Festival.  $500 stipend provided. Equity NYMF Code, approval

pending.  Seeking—“Mama Lila:” female, 40+, African-American, bigger-than-life maternal figure with a heart of gold, belt alto

with gospel roots; “Annie Hutchinson:” female, 20+, African-American, beautiful young woman who is educated and proper,

but naive to a fault, alto-mezzo belt; “Miss Courtney:” female, 20+, Caucasian, pretty daughter of a plantation owner,

progressive, sweet soul, mezzo soprano; “Mule Skinner:” male, 40+, African-American, physically imposing in size and stature,

with a heart of gold, big baritone; “Diamond Jimmy:” male, 30+, African-American, complex character, arrogant, charming but

with an edge, has lived his life denying his black roots, living as a white man, lyric baritone; “Ole Sam Eye:” male, late 40s+,

loyal and good man who is a “dyed-in-the-wool” cowboy, tenor; “Boy Blue:” male, 12-15, African-American, well-built, strong

yet vulnerable character who must display a range of emotions, tenor (appropriate to teen’s age). The following role is CAST—

Blue Equity principal auditions held June 29 from 10am-2pm at the AEA Audition Center (165 W. 46th St., 2nd fl., NYC).

Equity monitor begins sign-up at 8:30am.  Prepare 32 bars of a show song with range.  Bring sheet music; an accompanist will

be provided.  Bring pix & résumés, stapled together.

 

‘THE MUSICAL OF MUSICALS’ - JUNE 29 - ALEXANDRIA - Metro Stage (Alexandria VA) is casting The Musical of Musicals

The Musical!  Eric Rockwell, music; Joanne Bogart, lyrics; Rockwell & Bogart, book; Rehearsals begin Aug. 18; runs Aug. 27-Oct.

18 in Alexandria VA.  2008-09 salary: $357 min./wk., current level pending. Equity SPT Contract.  Seeking—“Willy:” male, 28-35,

comic ingénue, baritone/second tenor with big range, plays role similar to Billy Bigelow, Anthony in Sweeney Todd, Che in

Evita and Molina in Kiss of the Spiderwoman.  The following roles are CAST; auditioning performers will be considered as possible

replacements—“June:” female, 28-35, comic ingénue, alto with big range, plays roles similar to Laurey in Oklahoma, Johanna

in Sweeney Todd, Eva Peron and Liza Minnelli; “Abby:” female, 40-55, comic older female, alto with big range, plays roles

similar to Aunt Eller in Oklahoma, Joanne in Company, Mame, Norma Desmond in Sunset Boulevard and Fraulein Schneider in

Cabaret; “Jidder:” male, 40-55, comic older male, baritone/second tenor with big range, plays roles similar to Jud Fry in

Oklahoma, Sweeney Todd, Phantom and Emcee in Cabaret Equity principal auditions held by appointment June 29 from

2pm-7pm & 7:30pm-9:30pm at MetroStage (1201 N. Royal St., Alexandria VA).  To schedule a five-minute appointment, call

703/548-9044.  Equity members without appointments will be seen throughout the audition day as time permits, but

appointments are strongly suggested.  Prepare 16 bars of a Rodgers and Hammerstein song, 16 bars of a Sondheim song and a

one-minute comic monologue.  Bring sheet music; an accompanist will be provided.  Bring pix & résumés, stapled together.  For

more information, visit www.metrostage.org.

 

'JOSEPH & THE AMAZING...,' - JUNE 29 - La Comedia Dinner Theatre (Springboro OH) is casting its production of Joseph and

the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.  Rehearsals begin Aug. 23 in Springboro OH; runs Sep. 9-Nov. 1. $300/wk., plus meals

each performance, housing, transportation, heath club membership, and workman's comp provided; total compensation including

rehearsals: $2,700.  Seeking—All Principal and Ensemble Roles: strong musical theater performers Auditions held June

29 at 10am at Nola Studios (250 W. 54th St., between Broadway & 8th Ave., NYC).  Auditions are handled on a first-come,

first-served basis and you will be called in order of the sign-in list.  Sing 16 bars that showcase your range and vocal strength.

Be prepared to dance later that day if asked.  Callbacks held June 30.  For questions, call Dave at 937/746-4537.

 

'THE WIZARD OF OZ,' TOUR - JUNE 29 - Dave Clemmons Casting is casting the upcoming 2009-10 national tour of The Wizard

of Oz.  L. Frank Baum, book; Harold Arlen & E.Y. Harburg, music & lyrics; Rehearsals begin Sep. 2009; tours nationally late Sep.

2009-June 2010.  Pay provided for all roles; total compensation packet is $850 min./wk., including salary, health fund, housing,

and expense allowance.  Seeking—“Dorothy Gale:” 18+ to play 14-16, young and strong tomboy, G below middle C-F with a

legit sound, singer who moves well, possible flying involved, must not be allergic to dogs; Hunk/Scarecrow: male, 25-35,

singer-dancer, strong actor with an honest quality, sympathetic and optimistic friend, lovable and clumsy, must be an

excellent dancer, acrobatic skills preferred, strong baritone to F; Hickory/Tinman: male, 28-40, singer-dancer, tall and

angular, must be prepared to wear silver face makeup, possible flying involved, must be physically fit, good dancing skills

required, strong baritone to G; Zeke/Cowardly Lion: male, 30-45, singer who moves well, cuddly actor with excellent comic

timing, strong baritone to F; Aunt Em/Glinda: female, 40-50, singer, more mature, strong, motherly character actress, will be

required to fly, strong soprano to A-flat (at least); Uncle Henry/Guard: male, 40-50, singer who moves well, strong

character actor, good comedic skills, strong baritone to F; Prof. Marvel/Oz: male, 50-60, strong character actor, older father

figure with an eccentric theatrical flair, basic conjuring or sleight of hand a plus, must be prepared to fly off stage in a balloon

basket, vaudeville song and dance man, short simple soft-shoe required.  Auditions held June 29 at 10am at Chelsea

Studios (151 W. 26th St., between 6th & 7th Aves., 6th fl., NYC).  Prepare 16 bars of a legit musical theater song that shows

off range (sopranos, show off your top range) and personality.  Bring sheet music in the appropriate key; an accompanist will

be provided.  Women who would like to be considered for Ms. Gultch/Wicked Witch of the West should prepare a suitable short

monologue or poem.  Be prepared to dance.  Women, bring heels and jazz shoes; men, bring character and jazz shoes.  All

auditioning performers must bring current pix & résumés, stapled together.  For more info, visit www.wizardofozontour.com.

 

EQUITY, 'RENT' - JUNE 29 - The John W. Engeman Theater (Northport NY) is casting Rent, a rock opera set in the milieu of

NYC's Lower East Side and inspired by La Boheme.  Jonathan Larson, book-music-lyrics; Rehearsals begin Aug. 17 in NYC; runs

Sep. 10-Nov. 1, five performances/wk. (Thu.-Sun.) in Northport, Long Island.  $371 min./wk. Equity LOA Contract.  Seeking—

Roger Davis:” male, early-late 20s, sexy, young, good-looking leader of a rock band, brooding rock star, but with a gentle side,

has a natural charisma and mystery, very simple presence, former junkie, rough round the edges, a tortured soul, a fighter who

has very little fight left, rock and roll grunge voice like Eddie Vedder or Kurt Cobain, vocal range up to A-flat, lead guitar

experience a plus; “Mark Cohen:” male, early-late 20s, Caucasian, Jewish, under-funded, underground filmmaker, likable but

occasionally high-strung, obsessive, smart, hip, and romantic, very casual narrator of the show, but with a sense of humor and

fun, must also have the ability to grasp the show's internal conflicts, baritone/second tenor (baritenor pop sound); “Tom

Collins:” male, early-late 20s, PhD of the group, philosopher, teacher, anarchist, and AIDS activist, great, open personality,

gay, large man with a huge heart, a warm maturity, very committed to his friends, low baritone, bluesy voice, very soulful,

gorgeous R&B or Gospel baritone; “Angel Dumott Schaunard:” male, late teens-late 20s, actor must be willing to play drag,

not just a diva, young street musician with a heart of gold, fun, with lots of style, supremely empathic and loving, high pop

tenor to falsetto; “Mimi Marquez:” early 20s-late 20s, Latina, must be extremely sexy and potentially dangerous, fun, an

optimist, not a quitter, likable, but with some dark secrets, exotic dancer, junkie, impulsive, has seen a lot in her few years, a

survivor, raw rock and roll voice with a huge belt, moves extremely well or dances; “Maureen Johnson:” female, early to mid-

20s, young, spunky, innocent sexiness which attracts the interest of both sexes, really quirky and funny, bisexual, East Village

performance artist who is really into it, soul singer with a strong mix/belt; “Joanne Jefferson:” female, mid/late 20s-early

30s, wry humor and sardonic wit, politically connected, probably a Harvard graduate, lawyer with spunk, very smart and

mature, in love with Maureen, powerful R&B belt; “BenjaminBenny' Coffin III:” male, early-late 20s, a striver, up from the

projects to the Ivy League, wants to be the next Quincy Jones, cyber entrepreneur/landlord who stops at nothing to get what

he wants, be it women, money, or real estate, knocks down buildings and friendship on the way to success, motivated by

money at the risk of angering his friends, very smooth, stylish, and extremely good-looking, uses charm to get what he wants,

married up, way down deep there is a heart, requires an excellent actor, baritone/second tenor, can handle pop ballads.

Casting director's note: Seeking raw, original singers who have the quality of street life and who also move well, not typical

musical theater performers.  The show requires strong voices and honest personalities; all parts are young and require pop/

rock vocals, but looking for every bit as much the actor as the singer for every role.  This will be a completely original telling

staging of the play.  Equity principal auditions held June 29 from 9:30am-1pm & 2pm-5:30pm at the AEA Audition Center

(165 W. 46th St., 2nd fl., NYC).  Prepare a brief rock song in the style of the show or a brief song from the score; no traditional

musical theater music.  Bring sheet music; an accompanist will be provided.  Bring pix & résumés, stapled together.  If unable to

attend, send pix & resumes to Stephen DeAngelis, c/o Grey Worldwide, 777 Third Ave., 10th fl., NYC 10017, Attn: "Rent."  For

more info, visit www.engemantheater.com.

 

‘RENT’ - JUNE 29 & 30 - DEER PARK - The Slightly Off Center Players is casting Rent, a musical.  Performance runs Aug. 13-29

in Deer Park TX.  No pay. Non-Union.  Seeking—All roles.  Auditions held June 29 & 30 at 6pm 4201 Center St., Deer Park TX.

Prepare song in style of the show.  Prepare monologue.  For more info, call 281/479-2940,or email

info@slightlyoffcenterplayers.com or visit www.slightlyoffcenterplayers.com.

 

EQUITY, FRINGENYC, 'VOTE! THE MUSICAL' - JUNE 29-JULY 1 - Little Wow Productions is casting Vote! The Musical, a

sharp, campy look at elections and the moral dilemmas they produce.  Steven Jamail, music; Ryann Ferguson, book & lyrics;

Rehearses mid-July to Aug. 2009 (flexible schedule); runs Aug. 14-30 (exact show times TBA) as part of the New York

International Fringe Festival.  Equity Basic Showcase Code, approval pending.  Seeking—“Muffin Pasquinelli:” female, 18+ to

play 17, Caucasian, stunningly beautiful, the valedictorian of GVHS, has a secret she has finally admitted to herself – she's

really just not that smart, only running for president because her mom wants her to attend law school, but secretly in her heart

of hearts all she wants to do is be a flight attendant, high F, belt/strong mix, LEAD; “Mark:” male, 18+ to play 17, Caucasian,

evil nerd who has been pushed out of everything he feels he deserves by Muffin, very ambitious, loves power and is distracted

by very little else, now decides to exact revenge when Muffin goes after the one thing he really wants - Student Council

President, must have strong falsetto, LEAD; “Nikki:” female, 18+ to play 17, African-American, super politically-correct role

model, but not an advertisement for her ethnicity, struggles with how much she wants her race to define her, belt/mix, LEAD;

Trish:” female, 18+ to play 17, Muffin's yes-man, always in the shadow, everything changes when she discovers that, while

she's good at being a sidekick, she's even better at being a villainous sidekick, character belt, LEAD; “Ms. Venora Fowler:”

female, late 20s-40s, African-American, GVHS's sassy, whimsical Government teacher, also has a talent for creating mnemonic

devices and telling it like it is, belt/strong mix, LEAD; “Brody:” male, 18+ to play 18, dumbest, hottest jock there is and

current student council president, SUPPORTING; “Nathan:” male, 18+ to play 17, a serious minion to Mark, puts up with all of

Mark's schemes, echoes his agenda, overly invested in everything Mark does, secretly pines for Muffin, lots of physical comedy,

strong tenor, SUPPORTING.  Also seeking—Ensemble: male and female, 18+ to play 17, characters are jocks, nerds, and the

precious ones in between, several featured characters, must be able to dance.  Auditions held by appointment only June 29-

July 1 in NYC.  To be considered, email pix & résumés ASAP to vote@decasting.com.  For more info, visit

www.votethemusical.com.

 

'THE COLOR PURPLE,' TOUR - JUNE 29, JULY 13 & AUG. 3 - NYC/LA/CHICAGO - Joyful Noisemakers, LLC is casting season

one of the 2010-11 national tour of The Color Purple.  Marsha Norman, book; Brenda Russell, Allee Willis & Stephen Bray, music

& lyrics; Contract begins Feb. 2010; tour point of origin is NYC.  Competitive compensation package includes salary, per diem,

travel, and housing.  Seeking—“Celie:” female, 20s-30s, insecure yet spirited, appears meek and timid but has a tough interior,

has been told she is ugly and thinks so, has a sense of humor, with much behind her eyes, treated poorly for many years, finds

love and confidence to become an independent thinker, must have a strong and passionate belt singing voice, LEAD;

Mister:” male, 30s-40s, real name is Albert, an outwardly attractive and dominant male presence, disrespectful, demanding and

abusive of people in his life, marries Celie out of necessity and mistreats her, his true feelings are for Shug, realizes his errors

and tries to make amends, strong vocalist with power, LEAD; “Shug:” female, 30s-50s, a well-known singer, very charismatic,

sexy, confident, powerful female presence, irresistible to all, loved by and comforting to both Celie and Mister, must have a

dynamic Bessie Smith-style bluesy singing voice, featured role; “Sofia:” female, 30s-50s, powerful, humorous, independent

warrior woman, physically larger with a presence to match, comfortable and confident in her own skin, uses her sexuality,

married to Harpo, will not accept mistreatment, strong belt singing voice, featured role; “Harpo:” male, 20s, Mister's

vulnerable and good-natured son, married to Sofia, torn between what he learned from his father and what he is learning from

Sofia, learns to treat women well, becomes successful with his business, strong tenor singing voice, featured role; “Nettie:”

female, 20s, adventurous, spunky, educated young woman, has a strong and unbreakable bond with her older sister Celie,

separated from Celie by Mister, finds a new life and calling in Africa, strong belt singing voice; “Squeak:” female, 20s, Harpo's

girl after Sofia leaves and until she returns, spunky, fun, sassy, opinionated, not easily intimidated, strong belt and soprano

ability; “Ol Mister:” male, 40s-60s, Mister's father, owner of the farm and house that Mister works and lives on with Celie and

his children, irritable, nasty, self-centered, verbally abusive towards his son, telling him what is "right," strong actor who sings,

Church Ladies: all ages and types, big and strong personalities and presences, character women who are the busybodies of

the town, see everything and comment on everything, strong singers with comedic flair; Adult Ensemble Singer-Dancers:

male and female, 20s-50s, all physical and vocal types, strong singing voices and personalities to play many ensemble roles

and cover principal roles, all dancers should have strong vocal ability as well.  Note: Seeking performers 18+ with soulful,

bluesy, gospel voices with passion, power, range, and personality.  NYC auditions held June 29 at 10am at Chelsea Studios

(151 W. 26th St., between 6th & 7th Aves., NYC); L.A. auditions held July 13 at 10am at Debbie Reynolds Studio (6514

Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood CA); Chicago auditions held Aug. 3 at Lou Conte Dance Studio (1147 W. Jackson Blvd.,

Chicago IL).  No appointment necessary, but auditioning performers are requested to email pix & résumés in advance to minnickcasting@aol.com; also bring pix & résumés, stapled together.  Bring sheet music with your best 16 bars in

the correct key.  For more info, including more audition and submission details, visit www.tcpontour.com.

 

EQUITY, ‘CABARET’ - JUNE 30 - Arts Center of Coastal Carolina (Hilton Head Island SC) is casting Cabaret.  John Kander,

music; Fred Ebb, lyrics; Joe Masteroff, book; Rehearsals begin Sep. 8; runs Sep. 30-Oct. 25.  2008-09 salary: $396 min./wk.,

current level pending. Equity SPT Contract, approval pending.  Seeking—“Emcee:” male, 20s-40s, German, sexually ambiguous,

charismatic entertainer who emcees the entertainment at the Kit Kat Club, also bridges the worlds of the cabaret and the

stories taking place outside the club, must be a strong actor, singer, dancer; “Clifford Bradshaw:” male, 20s-40s, American,

writer, the audience sees everything through his eyes, likable, passive everyman who is eventually awakened to the reality of

the rising Nazi threat, must be a strong actor and singer; “Ernst Ludwig:” male, 20s-40s, German, amiable, likable smuggler

who befriends Cliff and Sally, means well, but is revealed to be a Nazi sympathizer, must be a strong actor; “Herr Schultz:”

male, 40s-60s, German Jew, fruit-shop owner, kind, charming, hardworking, in love with Fraulein Schneider, must be a strong

actor and singer; “Sally Bowles:” female, 20s-30s, British, entertainer at the Kit Kat Club, sexy and charismatic but also self-

absorbed, deluded and ultimately sad, must be a strong actor, singer, dancer; “Fraulein Schneider:” female, 40s-60s, German,

charming, world-weary owner of a Berlin apartment house where much of the action outside the Kit Kat Club takes place, must

be a strong actor and singer; “Fraulein Kost:” female, 20s-40s, German, worldly prostitute living in Fraulein Schneider’s house,

comic and sometimes desperate, must be a strong actor; Male Ensemble: six men, 20s-40s, varying types, must be strong

actors and singers who move well, to play multiple characters including Max, the club owner, Kit Kat Boys, Bobby, Victor,

Sailors and Nazis; Female Ensemble: six women, 20s-40s, varying types and body sizes, must be strong actors, singers and

dancers, to play a variety of characters, but primarily portray the female performers at the Kit Kat Club.  Theater’s statement:

“Performers of all ethnic and racial backgrounds are encouraged to attend. All body types are requested.”  Auditions held June

30 at 10am for male singers who move well & 2pm for female dancers who sing well at Shetler Studios (244 W. 54th

St., Penthouse, NYC).  Producer’s monitor begins sign-up one hour before each call.  Producer runs all aspects of these calls.

Equity audition procedures will not be in effect, and no Equity monitor will be provided.  Prepare 16 bars of a song in the style

of the show.  Singing from the show is welcome.  Men, you may be asked to stay and move after all have sung.  Everyone,

bring dance clothing that shows off your body.  Women, wear heels.  Some may be asked to stay and sing after all have

danced.  Bring sheet music; an accompanist will be provided.  Bring pix & résumés, stapled together.  Callbacks held July 1.

 

'THE WIZARD OF OZ,' TOUR, ENSEMBLE - JUNE 30 - Dave Clemmons Casting is casting the upcoming 2009-10 national tour

of The Wizard of Oz.  L. Frank Baum, book; Harold Arlen & E.Y. Harburg, music & lyrics; Rehearsals begin Sep. 2009; tours

nationally late Sep. 2009-June 2010.  Pay provided for all roles; total compensation packet is $850 min./wk., including salary,

health fund, housing, and expense allowance.  Seeking—Male Dancer/Singer Ensemble: 18+, strong all-around performers to

play various characters in Munchkinland and the Land of Oz, seeking strong singers who move well and strong dancers who

sing, especially seeking male dancers who sing tenor, acrobatic skills a plus, all types and heights encouraged to attend;

Female Dancer/Singer Ensemble: 18+, strong all-around performers to play various characters in Munchkinland and the Land

of Oz, must be very strong dancers, good technique and partnering skills required, must be strong singers with legit musical

theater sound, strong soprano a plus, at least four of the females must be strong sopranos to high B, all types and

heights encouraged to attend.  Note: Almost all ensemble tracks understudy a principal role.  Auditions held June 30 at 10am

at Chelsea Studios (151 W. 26th St., between 6th & 7th Aves., 6th fl., NYC).  Come prepared to dance.  Men, bring character

and jazz shoes; women, bring character heels and flat jazz shoes.  Be prepared to sing if asked.  Prepare 16 bars of two

contrasting legit musical theatre songs; songs should show off range (sopranos and tenors show off your top range) and

personality.  Bring sheet music in the appropriate key; an accompanist will be provided.  All auditioning performers must bring

pix & résumés, stapled together.  For more info, visit www.wizardofozontour.com.

 

EQUITY, ‘RENT,’ SINGERS - JUNE 30 - The John W. Engeman Theater (Northport NY) is casting Rent.  Jonathan Larson, book-

music-lyrics; Rehearsals begin Aug. 17 in NYC; runs Sep. 10-Nov. 1, five performances/wk. (Thu.-Sun.) in Long Island.  $371

min./wk. Equity LOA Contract.  Seeking—Ensemble Singers: male and female, early-to-late 20s, great, raw, original singers

who have the quality of street life and who also move well, not typical musical theater performers, must have strong voices

and honest personalities, all parts are young and require pop/rock vocals.  Casting personnel’s statement: “We are looking

for every bit as much the actor as the singer for every role—this will be a completely original telling/staging of this play.”  Many

of the smaller roles will be cast from the ensemble.  Ensemble members also understudy principals.  Equity chorus call held

June 30 at 10am for Equity male and female singers at the AEA Audition Center (165 W. 46th St., 2nd fl., NYC).  Prepare

16 bars of a rock song in the style of the show or 16 bars of a song from the score.  No traditional musical theater.  Bring sheet

music; an accompanist will be provided.  Bring pix & résumés, stapled together.  Theater’s statement: “Performers of all

ethnicities are strongly encouraged to attend.”  If unable to attend, send pix & résumés to Stephen DeAngelis, c/o Grey

Worldwide, 777 Third Ave., 10th Fl., NYC 10017 Attn: “Rent.”  For more information, visit www.engemantheater.com.

 

‘FAME--THE MUSICAL,’ INT’L TOUR - JULY 1 - Phoenix Entertainment is casting the international tour of FameThe Musical.

David DeSilva, concept; Contracts begin Nov. 2009; tour begins in China, where it will perform for several months in markets

that include Shanghai and Beijing.  Competitive compensation package includes salary, per diem, travel, and housing. Seeking—

Nick Piazza:” handsome, ambitious, confident, classical actor who is very serious about acting, wants to create art and make

a difference, strong pop tenor, moves well; “Serena Katz:” shy, timid actress who blossoms into an enthusiastic performer,

has feelings for Nick, great high pop belt with soprano notes, moves well; “JoseJoe' Vegas:” Puerto Rican, energetic,

uninhibited, comedian, loud, funny, obsessed with the ladies, strong rock ‘n’ roll tenor, moves well; “Carmen Diaz:” Latina,

sexy diva, confident triple threat with a big ego, obsessed with fame, strong pop belt and strong dancer/mover; “Tyrone

Jackson:” African-American, sexy, masculine, dynamic, street dancer who comes from a lower income background, hides his

inability to read, instantly attracted to Iris, strong baritenor singer-dancer with classical and hip-hop ability; “Mabel

Washington:” African-American, personality-filled, chubby dancer who loves to eat, likes to offer up her “wisdom,” strong

gospel vocals, moves well; “Iris Kelly:” beautiful, classical ballet dancer, presumed to come from money but actually does not,

strong trained dancer with pointe; “Schlomo Metzenbaum:” shy, sensitive, creative type, classical violinist who wants to start

a band, comes from a musical background, tired of high expectations, has an interest in Carmen, plays piano, tenor who

moves well; “GraceLambchops' Lamb:” loud, spunky, fun rock chick and tomboy who plays the drums, often loses her temper

and it is implied that she does not take school seriously, alto, moves well; “GoodmanGoody' King:” quirky, offbeat trumpet

player, Schlomo’s best friend, sidekick comedian type, moves well; “Miss Esther Sherman:” African-American, strict, English

teacher with a deep passion for her students and for academic procedure, big, rich, powerful vocals; “Miss Greta Bell:”

classical dance teacher who believes that dance is a way of life, has her eyes opened to new possibilities, strong, high belt

with soprano notes; “Mr. Myers:” handsome drama teacher with an obsession for human psychology, has a strong desire to

open the souls of his students, actor who sings well; “Mr. Sheinkopf:” classic, old school music tutor with a love for classical

music, does not appreciate the “new sound,” actor who sings well; Male and Female Ensemble: a mix of young, fresh,

attractive performers who are all strong vocalists and dancers with great personalities, all ensemble members will understudy

principal roles.  Note: Performers must be over 18 years of age.  Looking for young, fresh, energetic performers with strong

singing voices who dance or move well.  Auditions held July 1 at 10am at Chelsea Studios (151 W. 26th St., between 6th &

7th Aves., 6th fl., NYC).  Prepare your best 16 bars and bring sheet music in the correct key.  Bring pix & résumés, stapled

together.

 

EQUITY, 'LIZZIE BORDEN' - JULY 1 - The Living Theatre is casting Lizzie Borden, based on the true story about a spinster who

lived at home with her well-to-do parents in a small New England town, until the day she murdered them with an ax, disfiguring

them beyond recognition.  This is a punk rock telling of this story of repression and violence in a style that crosses CBGB's with

Masterpiece Theatre.  Steven Cheslik-DeMeyer, music; Steven Cheslik-DeMeyer & Tim Maner, lyrics; Tim Maner, book-stage

dir.; Alan Steven Hewitt, additional music; Rehearsals begin approx. Aug. 10; runs approx. Sep. 10-Oct. 22 in NYC.

$371 min./wk. Equity Mini Contract.  Seeking—“Lizzie Borden:” female, 18-28, at times like a helpless girl, terrified of what she

might be capable of, can also be a rage-filled homicidal terror, transformed by the bloodletting from a broken girl into a

mythological woman, performer must be an excellent young singer-actress with great emotional range, full rock belt to

F, should be physically frail, bird-like, dark, gothic, punk; “Emma Borden:” female, 25-35, Lizzie's older sister, powerful but

reserved, her motives are ambiguous, overbearing, restrained, but with an explosive side, Victorian-looking, dark-featured,

mezzo rock belt to E; “Alice Russell:” female, 18-28, the girl next door, appears to Lizzie in her greatest moments of need,

attempts to lead Lizzie away from a path of destruction and toward one of love, truth, and affection, sensual, luscious,

Botticelli-esque, requires a rock balladeer, alto, F below middle C to B; “Bridget Sullivan:” female, 25-40, Irish, the Bordens'

maid, a vicious broad, mean like a junkyard dog, possesses a supernatural vibe and a banshee wail, actress must be capable of

Irish brogue, traditional Irish looks a plus, high rock mezzo to F Equity principal auditions held July 1 from 9:30am-1pm

& 2pm-5:30pm at the AEA Audition Center (165 W. 46th St., 2nd fl., NYC).  Prepare a short rock song that shows emotional

range.  Use the musical references in character descriptions to choose appropriate selections based on the character you feel

you are right for (musical theater selections are not appropriate).  Bring sheet music in the correct key; an accompanist will be

provided.  Bring pix & résumés, stapled together.

 

EQUITY, 'MARY POPPINS,' B'WAY, SINGERS - JULY 1 - Cameron Mackintosh & Disney Theatrical Productions are casting

replacements for the Broadway production of Mary Poppins, based on the stories of P.L. Travers and the Walt Disney film.  This

production combines aspects of the film, including the now-standard songs by the Sherman Brothers, with new material from

the classic books and additional songs.  Richard M. Sherman & Robert B. Sherman, original music & lyrics; George Stiles &

Anthony Drewe, new songs and additional music & lyrics; Julian Fellowes, book.  Production currently running in NYC.  $1,558

min./wk. Equity Production DTP Contract.  Seeking—Male and Female Singers: excellent singers, possible future

replacements to comprise the ensemble and understudy the principals.  Note: This production will use smoke and haze in

accordance with guidelines established with Equity.  Equity chorus calls held July 1 at 10am for female singers & 2pm for

male singers at Chelsea Studios (151 W. 26th St., between 6th & 7th Aves., 6th fl., NYC).  Prepare 16 bars of a contemporary

musical theater song.  Bring sheet music; an accompanist will be provided.  Bring pix & résumés, stapled together.

EQUITY, FRINGENYC, ‘DANCING WITH ABANDON’ - EARLY JULY - Producer is casting Dancing with Abandon: A Musical

Comedy.  Karen Hartman & Phil Lebovits, writers; Rehearsals begin early Aug.; performs five shows Aug. 18-30 (venue and

exact dates TBA) as part of the NY International Fringe Festival.  $300 stipend provided. Equity Showcase, approval pending.

Seeking—“Alice Silverstein:” 30s-early 40s, Caucasian or African-American, beautiful opera diva, a soprano, is loved by her fans

but has no close personal relationships, dramatic, self-absorbed workaholic, to the public is endearing and charismatic with a

good sense of humor, legit soprano and Broadway rock/belt voice, requires great comedic ability, LEAD; “Dwayne

Boccacio:” 18, British accent, Alice’s troubled son, abandoned at birth, highly imaginative, very dramatic and musically gifted

but wacky, impulsive and hyperactive, high rock tenor voice, great comedic ability required, LEAD; “Young Alice:” 18+ to play

ages 6-18, strong-willed, sensitive, with a wild imagination and a dream to make it in the world of opera, has serious

abandonment issues, plays other smaller roles; “Alfredo Boccacio:” 30-early 40s, Italian, a womanizer, Alice’s boyfriend and

Dwayne’s father, a narcissistic tenor with a gorgeous voice, part of a family of ventriloquists, his puppet, Giancarlo, is his alter

ego, strong tenor voice, plays other smaller roles; Filomena Boccacio/Dolores: 60-75, Filomena is Alfredo’s spiritual, eccentric,

Italian grandmother, Dwayne’s great grandmother, crazy, wise, very lovable, Dolores is Alice’s ultra-dramatic acting coach, an

actress without a career, plays other smaller roles; Ensemble: two women and one man, various ages and types, to play many

roles, with strong voices and great comedic skills.  Note: All performers must be very strong singers, able to sing a

variety of musical styles. All actors must be able to handle comedy; all ethnicities encouraged to attend.  Auditions held by

appointment only in early July.  To scheduled an appointment, send pix & résumés ASAP to Mark Simon Casting, 240 W.

44th St., NYC 10036 Attn: DWA.  For more information, visit www.dancingwithabandon.com.

EQUITY, 'DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS,' SINGERS & DANCERS - JULY 6 - The Walnut Street Theatre (Philadelphia PA)

is casting Dirty Rotten Scoundrels.  Jeffrey Lane, book; David Yazbek, music & lyrics. Rehearsals begin Aug. 18; runs Sep. 8-

Oct. 25.  $865 min./wk. Equity LORT A Contract.  Seeking—Ensemble: male and female, excellent dancer-singers and

singer-dancers, tall, with a glamorous look and a good sense of humor.  Theater's statement: "Walnut Street Theatre is an

equal opportunity employer and subscribes to the LORT Agreement Nontraditional Casting policy, encouraging audition

participation by and casting of ethnic minority actors (African-American, Asian-American, Hispanic-American, and Native

American), women actors, and actors with disabilities in roles where race, ethnicity, gender, or the presence or absence of a

disability is not germane."  Equity chorus call held July 6 at 9:30am for male singers who dance, 10:30am for female

singers who dance, 12noon for male dancers who sing & 3pm for female dancers who sing at Ripley-Grier Studios (520

8th Ave., between 36th & 37th Sts., 16th fl., NYC).  Equity chorus procedures are in effect.  Prepare 16 bars of a comedic

song.  Bring sheet music; an accompanist will be provided.  Female dancers should bring heels and male dancers should bring

dance shoes.  Singers may be asked to dance later in the day, and should bring dance clothes and shoes.  Bring pix & résumés,

stapled together.

EQUITY, 'BLACK PEARL SINGS' - JULY 6 - Ford's Theatre (Washington DC) is casting Black Pearl Sings, a play with music

about Susannah, a song collector for the Library of Congress, who meets Pearl, a prisoner in a Texas prison who is a human

repository of folk songs that stretch back to the times of slavery.  Rehearsals begin Sep. 1; runs Sep. 25-Oct. 18. 

$840 min./wk. Equity LORT Contract.  Seeking—“Susannah:” female, 35-45, Caucasian, song collector for the Library of

Congress in the 1930s, intelligent, no-nonsense, straightforward woman in a man's world, ambitious, blunt, passionate about

her work of finding and preserving songs and stories that might otherwise disappear, looking for meaning and connection in her

life more than she may realize, must have a strong singing voice, folk quality and ability to harmonize a plus.  Note: The

role of Pearl is cast.  Equity principal auditions held July 6 from 9:30am-1pm & 2pm-5:30pm at the AEA Audition Center

(165 W. 46th St., 2nd fl., NYC).  Prepare a brief contemporary monologue.  Some may also be asked to sing a cappella; prepare

16 bars of a song.  Bring pix & résumés, stapled together.

'RENT' - JULY 6 & 7 - FAIR LAWN - Fair Lawn Recreation Department's Old Library Theater (Fair Lawn NJ) is casting Rent.

Runs Sep. 18-20 & 25-27 at the George Frey Center for Performing Arts and Recreation in Fair Lawn NJ.  No pay provided. 

Seeking—Singers, Actors, Dancers.  Note: Seeking a very diverse cast.  Auditions held July 6 & 7 at 7:30pm at the George

Frey Center for Performing Arts and Recreation (10-10 20th St., Fair Lawn NJ. Doors open at 7pm).  Prepare a song from the

show appropriate for the character you are auditioning for; an accompanist will be provided.  For a list of appropriate songs and

character descriptions, visit www.oldlibrarytheatre.net.

'QUEEN ESTHER MARROW...,' EUROPEAN TOUR - JULY 7 - Sundance Productions is casting the 17th annual European

tour of the gospel show Queen Esther Marrow and The Harlem Gospel Singers.  Rehearsals begin Nov. 6 in NYC; tour runs Nov.

30, 2009-Feb. 2010 in Europe.  $600-1,100/wk. (negotiable), plus per diem, housing, and transportation provided.  Seeking—

Excellent Vocalists: male and female, soprano to bass.  Note: All performers must be familiar with African-American gospel

sound and inspirational music.  Auditions held July 7 at 12noon for female vocalists & 4pm for male vocalists at Eighth

Avenue Studios (939 8th Ave., between 55th & 56th Sts., NYC).  Prepare 16 bars each of a traditional gospel and contemporary

song; you may sing the entire song.  Bring pix & résumés, stapled together.  For more info, call Dennis at 212/489-2203, ext. 12.

 

EQUITY, 'THE SOUND OF MUSIC' - JULY 7 - N. HOLLYWOOD - Theatre Under The Stars is casting The Sound of Music.

Rehearsals start Nov. 23.  Performances end Dec. 20 at the theater in Houston TX.  Equity WCLO Contract ($965/wk). Seeking—

Max Detweiler:” 40-80, any ethnicity, comic relief character singer, sings to E above middle C; “Elsa:” 30-45, sophisticated

'other woman', sings to high F; “Rolf:” 'seventeen going on eighteen' juvenile, Teutonic/Germanic in appearance, sings to G

above middle C; Primary Nuns: 30-55, any ethnicity, various types, good at intricate harmony.  Note: Particularly

interested in ethnicity within the Primary Nuns and Max.  Equity principal auditions held July 7 from 10am-5pm (sign-in

9am, lunch 1pm-2pm) at the Debbie Reynolds Studios (6514 Lankershim Blvd., N. Hollywood).  EPA rules are in effect.  A

monitor will be provided.  Prepare one 16-bar up tempo and one 16-bar ballad, auditionees may sing from the score.

 

EQUITY, TUTS 2009-10 SEASON SINGERS - JULY 8 - N. HOLLYWOOD - Theatre Under The Stars is casting for their 2009-10

season including Meet Me In St. Louis, (reh. Sep. 10, perf. ends Oct. 11); The Sound of Music (reh. Nov. 23, perf. ends Dec.

20).  Performances are at the theater in Houston TX.  Equity WCLO Contract ($965/wk).

   For Meet Me In St. Louis seekingSingers: male and female; Ensemble: male and female, dancers who sing well, jazz

specialty.

   For The Sound of Music seekingSingers: male and female; Ensemble: male and female, singers who move well.

   Equity chorus auditions held July 8 at 10am (sign-in 9:30am) at the Debbie Reynolds Studios (6514 Lankershim Blvd., N.

Hollywood).  Chorus rules are in effect.  A monitor will be provided.  Prepare one 16-bar up tempo or one 16-bar ballad,

auditionees may sing from the score, lead with strength song selection, may be asked for contrasting song.

 

EQUITY, 'RENT' SINGERS - JULY 8 & 9 - The John W. Engeman Theater (Northport NY) is casting its upcoming production of

Rent, a rock opera set in the milieu of NYC's Lower East Side and inspired by La Boheme.  Jonathan Larson, book-music-lyrics;

Ken Ludwig, book; Rehearsals begin Aug. 17 in NYC; runs Sep. 10-Nov. 1, five performances/wk. (Thu.-Sun.) in Northport, Long

Island.  $360 min./wk.; Equity agreement calls for 38 hrs./wk. Equity LOA ref. COST Contract.  Seeking—Singers: male and

female, early-late 20s, raw, original, have the quality of street life and move well, not typical musical theater performers,

strong voices and honest personalities required, pop/rock vocals required, but every bit as much the actor as the singer

for every role.  Note: This will be an original telling/staging of this play.  Character descriptions for principal roles can be found

in Equity-only EPA notice.  Many of the smaller roles will be cast from the ensemble.  Auditions held July 8 & 9 at 10am (both

days) at Pearl Studios (500 8th Ave., between 35th & 36th Sts., 4th fl., NYC).  Prepare 16 bars of a rock song in the style of

the show or 16 bars from the score; no traditional musical theater music.  Bring pix & résumés, stapled together.  This is a non-

required call.  If unable to attend, send pix & résumés to Stephen DeAngelis, c/o Grey Worldwide, 777 Third Ave., 10th fl., NYC

10017, Attn: "Rent."  For more info, visit www.engemantheater.com.

 

EQUITY, 'MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS' - JULY 10 - N. HOLLYWOOD - Theatre Under The Stars is casting Meet Me In St. Louis.

Rehearsals start Sep. 10.  Performances end Oct. 11 at the theater in Houston TX.  Equity WCLO Contract ($965/wk). Seeking—

Rose Smith:” 18, sophisticated, romantic, flirtatious, the chic and beautiful Smith daughter, Esther's older sister, mezzo-

soprano to G; “Alonso Smith:” 40, family patriarch, seemingly stuffy attorney with a heart of gold, tries to rule the roost with

an iron hand, but is constantly undermined, baritone to E; “Anna Smith:” 40, diplomatic, supportive, loving wife and mother,

good at balancing everyone's needs, mezzo to E; “Lon Smith:” 19, outgoing, only son, oldest of the Smith children, Princeton

freshman, great dancer, lyric baritone to G.  Note: Tootie and Agnes have been cast, offer pending for Esther.  Equity

principal auditions held July 10 from 10am-5pm (sign-in 9am, lunch 1pm-2pm) at the Debbie Reynolds Studios (6514

Lankershim Blvd., N. Hollywood).  Prepare one 16-bar up tempo and one 16-bar ballad, auditionees may sing from the score.

EPA Rules are in effect.  A monitor will be provided.

KIDS, 'ANNIE' - JULY 10 & 11 - LAS VEGAS - Broadway Bound, a non-profit children's theatre, is casting Annie, the 1977

Tony-awarding winning musical.  Show will run Jan 28-Feb. 6, 2010 at the Summerlin Library Theatre.  Each child cast is

required to take at least one Broadway Bound technique class ($20 registration fee, $50/month) and performers each pay

approximately $140 to cover the costs of costumes, material fees, scripts, royalties, studio rentals and will receive a DVD,

T-shirt & show patch for their jacket.  No pay. Non-Union.  Seeking--Singers/Dancers: ages 5-19.  Auditions held July 10

from 10am-4pm for Annie & orphans, July 11 from 10am-4pm for chorus & all other named characters at Summerlin

Dance Academy (11181 S. Buffalo Dr., Ste #130, Las Vegas).  Callbacks held July 13, 10am-4pm by invitation only.  Prepare

the following songs in full, based on the character auditioning for: "Tomorrow" (Annie/Orphans), "Little Girls" (Ms. Hannigan),

"Something was Missing" (Warbucks), "Easy Street" (Lilly & Rooster), "We'd Like To Thank You Herbert Hoover," all other roles.

Bring any known conflicts with you to the audition.  For more info or to schedule an audtion, visit

www.BroadwayBoundStudios.com or call the Summerlin Dance Academy at 702/838-5131.

‘BEAUTY AND THE BEAST,’ NAT’L TOUR - JULY 11 - Project Educational Theatre Inc., a national touring children’s

company, is casting Beauty and the Beast.  Rehearsals begin Sep. 6 in New Orleans; tours Sep. 17-Feb. 3, 2010 in TX, LA, MS,

AL, GA, TN and KY.  $550/wk., plus $100/wk. bonus (payable at the end of the tour) provided. Actors must pay for their own

meals and housing.  Seeking—“Beauty:” young, attractive, spunky; “Arabella:” young, attractive, Beauty’s sister, doesn’t like

being poor; Beast/Prince/Shipping Clerk: male, young, 6’-6’4”, to play multiple character roles; Mr. Glenville: Beauty’s father,

must grow beard.  Casting director’s statement: “Everyone must be able to do light comedy and have a good work ethic. Talent

is important but so is attitude for the job.  What we offer is work in a professional environment, touring experience, the

opportunity to bring theater to underprivileged rural schools, and tax advantages.”  Auditions held July 11 from 10am-5pm at

Ripley-Grier Studios (520 8th Ave., between 36th & 37th Sts., 16th fl., NYC).  Be prepared to cold read from the script.

'ALL SHOOK UP' - JULY 12 - RIVERSIDE - Performance Riverside is casting All Shook Up.  Rehearsals start Aug. 15.

Performances run Sep. 18-27 (weekends) at the Landis Performing Arts Center in Riverside.  Stipend provided.  Seeking—Natalie

Heller/Ed: female, 18-30, tomboy, alto (uses belt voice), LEAD; “Jim Haller:” male, 45-65, Natalie's father, baritone,

supporting; “Miss Sandra:” female, 24-33, beautiful, curator of the museum, alto, supporting; “Dean Hyde:” male, 14-22, the

mayor's son, tenor, supporting; “Lorraine:” female, 14-22, African-American, Sylvia's daughter, belt to C, supporting; “Sheriff

Earl:” male, 40-65, a man of few words, the sheriff, baritone, supporting; “Mayor Matilda Hyde:” female, 40-55, prim and

proper, mayor, alto, supporting; “Dennis:” male, 20-30, Natalie's best friend/awkward secret admirer, tenor, supporting;

Sylvia:” female, 40-55, African-American, owner of the Honky Tonk bar, belt to b flat, supporting; Ensemble: male and

female, dancer/singers.  Note: The role of Chad has already been cast. "Performance Riverside welcomes individuals of any

age, race, color, national origin, religion, disability or sexual orientation at all of its auditions."  Auditions held July 12 at 6pm at

the Landis Performing Arts Center (on the campus of Riverside City College, 4800 Magnolia Ave., Riverside).  Prepare 16 bars of

a song appropriate to the material that shows your voice and personality; have another contrasting song in case one is

requested.  Wear clothes for moving and dancing.  Bring pix, résumés, 110-word bio, and a list of all rehearsal conflicts.  Email

pix & résumés to greta.cohen@rcc.edu.  For more info, call the audition hotline at 951/222-8485 or visit

www.performanceriverside.org.

 

‘THE COLOR PURPLE,’ TOUR - JULY 13 - N. HOLLYWOOD - Joyful Noisemakers, LLC is casting season one of the 2010-11

national tour of The Color Purple.  Marsha Norman, book; Brenda Russell, Allee Willis & Stephen Bray, music & lyrics; Contract

begins Feb. 2010; tour point of origin is NYC.  Competitive compensation package includes salary, per diem, travel, and housing.

Seeking—“Celie:” female, 20s-30s, insecure yet spirited, appears meek and timid but has a tough interior, has been told she is

ugly and thinks so, has a sense of humor, with much behind her eyes, treated poorly for many years, finds love and confidence

to become an independent thinker, must have a strong and passionate belt singing voice, LEAD; “Mister:” male, 30s-40s,

real name is Albert, an outwardly attractive and dominant male presence, disrespectful, demanding and abusive of people in his

life, marries Celie out of necessity and mistreats her, his true feelings are for Shug, realizes his errors and tries to make amends,

strong vocalist with power, LEAD; “Shug:” female, 30s-50s, a well-known singer, very charismatic, sexy, confident, powerful

female presence, irresistible to all, loved by and comforting to both Celie and Mister, must have a dynamic Bessie Smith-

style bluesy singing voice, featured role; “Sofia:” female, 30s-50s, powerful, humorous, independent warrior woman,

physically larger with a presence to match, comfortable and confident in her own skin, uses her sexuality, married to Harpo, will

not accept mistreatment, strong belt singing voice, featured role; “Harpo:” male, 20s, Mister’s vulnerable and good-natured

son, married to Sofia, torn between what he learned from his father and what he is learning from Sofia, learns to treat women

well, becomes successful with his business, strong tenor singing voice, featured role; “Nettie:” female, 20s, adventurous,

spunky, educated young woman, has a strong and unbreakable bond with her older sister Celie, separated from Celie by Mister,

finds a new life and calling in Africa, strong belt singing voice; “Squeak:” female, 20s, Harpo’s girl after Sofia leaves and until

she returns, spunky, fun, sassy, opinionated, not easily intimidated, strong belt and soprano ability; “Ol Mister:” male, 40s-

60s, Mister’s father, owner of the farm and house that Mister works and lives on with Celie and his children, irritable, nasty,

self-centered, verbally abusive towards his son, telling him what is “right,” strong actor who sings; Church Ladies: all ages

and types, big and strong personalities and presences, character women who are the busybodies of the town, see everything

and comment on everything, strong singers with comedic flair; Adult Ensemble Singer-Dancers: male and female, 20s-50s,

all physical and vocal types, strong singing voices and personalities to play many ensemble roles and cover principal roles, all

dancers should have strong vocal ability as well.  Note: Seeking performers 18+ with soulful, bluesy, gospel voices with

passion, power, range, and personality.  Auditions held July 13 at 10am at Debbie Reynolds Studio (6514 Lankershim Blvd., N.

Hollywood).  No appointment necessary, but auditioning performers are requested to email pix & résumés in advance to minnickcasting@aol.com; also bring pix & résumés, stapled together.  Bring sheet music with your best 16 bars in the correct

key.  For more info, including more audition and submission details, visit www.tcpontour.com.

 

EQUITY, FLORIDA STAGE 2009-10 SEASON - JULY 13 - MANALAPAN - Florida Stage (Manalapan FL) is casting its 2009-10

season including: Two Jews Walk Into a Bar... (Rehearsals begin Sep. 29; runs Oct. 21-Nov. 29); The Storytelling Ability of a

Boy (Rehearsals begin Nov. 17; runs Dec. 9-Jan. 17, 2010); Sins of the Mother (Rehearsals begin Jan. 5, 2010; runs Jan. 27-

March 7), Dr. Radio (Rehearsals begin Feb. 23; runs March 24-May 7), a new musical still in development and When the Sun

Shone Brighter (Rehearsals begin April 20; runs May 12-June 10).  $696 min/wk Equity Lort C Contract.  For Dr. RadioAll

Roles Equity principal auditions held by appointment July 13 from 10am-1pm & 2pm-6pm at Florida Stage (262 S.

Ocean Blvd., Manalapan FL).  To schedule an appointment, email Jonathan Wemette at jon@floridastage.org; or call

561/585-3404, ext. 116.  Equity members without appointments will be seen throughout the day as time permits.  For musical

auditions, prepare either a brief song (musical theater, pop/rock, or gospel) or 16 bars of a song and a one-minute

contemporary monologue.  Bring sheet music; an accompanist will be provided.  Bring 2 copies of pix & résumés, stapled

together.

'CITY OF ANGELS' - 13 & 14 - WHITTIER - Whittier Community Theatre is casting City of Angels, a musical in which

"tough guys and shady dames populate this noir flashback to post-war L.A."  Rehearsals start July 20.  Performances run Sep.

11-26.  No pay.  Seeking—All Roles Open.  For a detailed breakdown, visit www.whittiercommunitytheater.org.  Auditions held

July 13 & 14 at 7:30pm at the theatre (7630 S. Washington Ave., Whittier).  Prepare 16 bars of a song, and be ready to

move and cold read.

EQUITY, ETC 2009-10 SEASON - JULY 13 & 15 - SANTA BARBARA - Ensemble Theatre Company is casting its 2009-10

season, to include Gunmetal Blues with music & lyrics by Craig Bohmler & Marion Adler and book by Scott Wentworth (Sep. 8;

perf: Oct. 10-25); Trying by Joanna McClelland Glass (reh: Nov. 27; perf: Dec. 3-27); Souvenir by Stephen Temperley (reh:

Jan. 21, 2010; perf. Feb. 4-28, 2010); The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams (reh: Mar. 16, 2010, perf: Feb. 8-May 2,

2010); Loot by Joe Orton (reh: May 11, 2010; perf: June 3-27, 2010).  The productions Trying and Souvenir have already been

cast.  Equity SPT Contract ($444/wk).  For Gunmetal Blues seeking—“Buddy Toupee:” male, mid-40s to mid-50s, lounge

singer type, must play piano; “The Blonde:” female, 30-45, soprano; “The Private Eye:” male, 30-45.  Note: All roles are

singing roles Nonrequired principal auditions held July 13 & 15 from 9am-5pm (lunch 1pm-2pm) at the Alhecama Theatre

(914 Santa Barbara St., Santa Barbara; located behind Playa Azul Restaurant, only street parking available).  A monitor will not

be provided.  The producer will run all aspects of this audition.  Bring a two-and-a-half-minute monologue and pix & résumés,

stapled together.  To schedule an audition appointment, call Sean M. Coughlin at 805/965-5400 x102 or email scoughlin@ensembletheatre.com.

'A CHORUS LINE' - JULY 14 - Gateway Playhouse (Bellport Long Island, NY) is casting A Chorus Line, part of its 60th

season.  Runs Sep. 1-Oct. 11 in Bellport, Long Island (55 miles east of NYC).  Salary, plus housing in Bellport provided during

rehearsals and performances.  Seeking—Dancers Who Sing: spectacular, highly skilled, with vibrant personalities.  Note:

Gateway Playhouse is an Equity LOA theater that participates in the Equity membership program.  Auditions held July 14 at

10:30am for males & 2pm for females at Pearl Studios (500 8th Ave., between 35th & 36th Sts., NYC).  A sign-up list will

be posted at 9:30am.  Typing may occur at this call; arrive on time.  Be prepared to dance first.  All original choreography will

be used at the audition.  Bring ballet, character, and jazz shoes (and/or sneakers).  Prepare 16 bars of a Broadway standard

that showcases your vocal range and personality.  An accompanist will be provided.

 

EQUITY, 'PHANTOM OF THE OPERA,' B'WAY & TOUR - JULY 15 - Tara Rubin Casting is casting future replacements for the

Broadway and national touring companies of The Phantom of the Opera.  Andrew Lloyd Webber, music; Charles Hart, lyrics;

Richard Stilgoe and Andrew Lloyd Webber, book.  $1,558 min./wk. Equity Production Contract.  Seeking—“Christine Daae:” 20s,

beautiful young singer, soprano voice that combines elements of classical and pop singing, a light, floaty soprano, sings

briefly to high E; “The Phantom:” 30s-40s, high baritone or tenor, with a good low range, from low A flat to high A flat,

needs a dynamic, bravura, star performance, both frightening and irresistible; “Raoul, Vicomte De Chagn:” late 20s-early 30s,

dashing, handsome young aristocrat, high baritone, two octaves range from A flat to A flat; Firmin and Andre: late 30s-50s,

managers of the Paris Opera House, trying to be elegant, slightly befuddled and bumbling, need good instincts for stylish

comedy, good supporting roles, baritones, one sings to A, one to G; “Carlotta Giudicelli:” 30s-early 40s, the prima donna of

the Paris Opera, a diva in every sense of the word, coloratura soprano to high E, requires opera training; “Madame Giry:”

late 30s-early 50s, the Opera's ballet mistress, an ominous, stern, forbidding figure, mezzo soprano to high B flat; “Ubaldo

Piangi:” late 30s-50s, the Opera's leading tenor, Italian-style singer, to high C, requires opera training; “Meg Giry:” late

teens-early 20s, a member of the Corps de Ballet, must dance on points and sing mezzo soprano to G.  Note: Women should

be sopranos (lyric or coloratura), mezzo sopranos, or contraltos, with strong legit musical theater or opera voices.

Men should be strong legit musical theater or opera tenors, baritones, or basses, two of whom in the chorus must

sing to low F Equity principal auditions held July 15 from 9:30am-1pm & 2pm-5:30pm at AEA Audition Center (165 W.

46th St., 2nd fl., NYC).  Prepare a brief musical theater song; no pop or rock.  Bring your book in case you are asked for

another selection.  Bring sheet music in your key; an accompanist will be provided.  Bring pix & résumés, stapled together.

 

EQUITY, ‘PHANTOM,’ B’WAY & TOUR, SINGERS - JULY 16 - Producers are casting future replacements for the Broadway and

national touring companies of The Phantom of the Opera.  Andrew Lloyd Webber, music; Charles Hart, lyrics; Richard Stilgoe &

Andrew Lloyd Webber, book.  $1,558 min./wk. Equity Production Contract.  Seeking—Ensemble Singers: male and female, with

strong legit musical theatre or opera voices for all vocal chorus ensemble positions, tenors, baritones, basses, lyric

and coloratura sopranos, mezzos and contraltos (two of the basses in the chorus must sing to low F).  Ensemble

members may also understudy the following roles—“Christine Daae:” 20s, beautiful young singer, soprano voice that combines

elements of classical and pop singing, a light, floaty soprano, sings briefly to high E; “The Phantom:” 30s-40s, high

baritone or tenor, with a good low range, from low A flat to high A flat, needs a dynamic, bravura, star performance, both

frightening and irresistible; “Raoul, Vicomte De Chagny:” late 20s-early 30s, dashing, handsome young aristocrat, high

baritone, two octave range from A flat to A flat; Firmin and Andre: late 30s-50s, managers of the Paris Opera House, trying

to be elegant, slightly befuddled and bumbling, need good instincts for stylish comedy, good supporting roles, baritones, one

sings to A, one to G; “Carlotta Giudicelli:” 30s-early 40s, the prima donna of the Paris Opera, a diva in every sense of the

word, coloratura soprano to high E, requires opera training; “Madame Giry:” late 30s-early 50s, the Opera’s ballet mistress,

an ominous, stern, forbidding figure, mezzo soprano to high B flat; “Ubaldo Piangi:” late 30s-50s, the Opera’s leading tenor,

Italian-style singer, to high C, requires opera training; “Meg Giry:” late teens-early 20s, a member of the Corps de Ballet,

must dance on points and sing mezzo soprano to G; Don Attilio/Passarino: 30s-40s, bass or bass baritone with a solid and

legitimate low F, should be a physically interesting character man with a good sense of comedy; Wardrobe Mistress/

Confidante: 30s-40s, contralto or low mezzo, physically interesting character woman, short and round or tall and thin;

Monsieur Reyer:” 30s-40s, tenor, character role, the repetiteur (vocal coach) of the Paris Opera, agitated, finicky, meticulous,

strict disciplinarian, always on the verge of hysteria.  Equity chorus call held July 16 at 10am for Equity male singers &

2pm for Equity female singers at the AEA Audition Center (165 W. 46th St., 2nd fl., NYC).  Equity chorus procedures are in

effect.  Prepare a brief musical theater, standard opera, or operetta song (preferably in English).  No pop or rock.  Bring your

book of music in case you are asked for another selection.  Bring sheet music in your key; an accompanist will be provided.

Bring pix & résumés, stapled together.

 

'THE KING AND I' - JULY 16 & 18 - LAS VEGAS - Signature Productions is casting Rodgers and Hammerstein's The King And I

opening in October.  Previews will be October 22 & 23, show runs Oct. 24-Nov. 21.  No pay. Non-Union.  Seeking—Singers &

Dancers: all ages, all ethnicities.  Auditions held July 16 at 4:30pm for children & 7pm for adults; July 18 at 12:30pm for

children & 2:30pm for adults and July 25 at 12:30pm for dance call & 2:30pm for callbacks by invitation only at the Bunker

Dance Center (7850 W Ann Rd # 130, Las Vegas).  For more info, visit www.signatureproductions.net.

 

EQUITY, THE PLAYGROUND THEATRE SEASON - JULY 20 - The Playground Theatre (Miami Shores FL) is casting its 2009-10

season including: Inanna and the Huluppu Tree (Rehearsals begin Nov. 2; runs Nov. 12-Dec. 20), A Very Old Man with

Enormous Wings (based on a short story by Gabriel Garcia Marquez.  Nilo Cruz, adaptor-lyrics; Rehearsals begin Dec. 15; runs

Jan. 6-31, 2010) and The Love of Three Oranges (Stephanie Ansin, adaptor-dir. Rehearsals begin Feb. 2, 2010; runs March 2-

28).  $418-$426 min/wk. Equity TYA Contract.  Seeking—Performers: male and female, 18+, must be willing to relocate to

Miami for at least one season.  Note: Productions utilize theatrical fog and haze, strobe lights, stage fighting, and aerial

acrobatics.  Auditions held by appointment only July 20 from 10am-2pm in NYC.  For an appointment, email pix & résumés

to jeanette@theplaygroundtheatre.com; audition location will be given to actors with appointments.  Prepare two contrasting

one-minute monologues and one a cappella song.  Be prepared to improvise.  Bring two sets of pix & résumés, stapled together.

Callbacks held the same day, 3pm-5:30pm.

 

EQUITY, 'OKLAHOMA!' - JULY 20 - REDONDO BEACH - Civic Light Opera of South Bay Cities is casting Oklahoma! by Rodgers

and Hammerstein.  Rehearsals start Aug. 25.  Performances run Sep. 16-Oct. 4.  Equity WCLO contract ($965/wk).  Seeking—

Aunt Eller:” 50s-60s, tough lady who can take control and has a great sense of humor, Laurey's aunt; “Curly:” 20s-30s,

handsome, cocky but cautious, a cowboy, excellent singer and actor with a sense of humor, baritone; “Laurey:” soprano,

20s, pretty, spunky funny, ingenue; “Jud Fry:” 20s-30s, imposing and intimidating, angry, bass-baritone; “Ado Annie:” 20s,

flirtatious but not bright, Laurey's best friend, must move well; “Ali Hakim:” 30s-40s, the stereotypical traveling salesman, a real

con artist, Middle Eastern accent that comes and goes; “Andrew Canes:” 40-55, a take-charge, no-nonsense guy, father of

Ado Annie; “Gertie Cummings:” 18-22, annoying laugh, the one trying to steal Curly from Laurie; “Ike Skidmore:” 35-45, has a

ranch down the road from Aunt Ellers, a cowman; “Will Parker:” 20s, naive but loveable, Ado Annie's suitor, baritone;

Ensemble: singers and dancers, to play smaller roles as well as townsfolk, farmers, cowboys, dancers.  Equity principal

auditions held July 20 from 10am-6pm (sign-in 9am, lunch 1pm-2pm) at the theater's rehearsal hall (2224 Artesia Blvd.,

Redondo Beach; parking is available on the street).  Note: "If AEA members are not available to attend during these times, you

may also attend the nonuion call from 6-10 p.m."  EPA rules are in effect.  A monitor will be provided.  Prepare a song in the

style of the show.

 

EQUITY, 'OKLAHOMA!', SINGERS - JULY 21 - REDONDO BEACH - Civic Light Opera of South Bay Cities is casting singers for

Oklahoma! by Rodgers and Hammerstein.  Rehearsals start Aug. 25.  Performances run Sep. 16-Oct. 4.  Equity WCLO contract

($965/wk).Seeking—“Aunt Eller:” 50s-60s, tough lady who can take control and has a great sense of humor, Laurey's aunt;

Curly:” 20s-30s, handsome, cocky but cautious, a cowboy, excellent singer and actor with a sense of humor, baritone;

Laurey:” soprano, 20s, pretty, spunky funny, ingenue; “Jud Fry:” 20s-30s, imposing and intimidating, angry, bass-baritone;

Ado Annie:” 20s, flirtatious but not bright, Laurey's best friend, must move well; “Ali Hakim:” 30s-40s, the stereotypical

traveling salesman, a real con artist, Middle Eastern accent that comes and goes; “Andrew Canes:” 40-55, a take-charge, no-

nonsense guy, father of Ado Annie; “Gertie Cummings:” 18-22, annoying laugh, the one trying to steal Curly from Laurie; “Ike

Skidmore:” 35-45, has a ranch down the road from Aunt Ellers, a cowman; “Will Parker:” 20s, naive but loveable, Ado Annie's

suitor, baritone; Ensemble: singers and dancers, to play smaller roles as well as townsfolk, farmers, cowboys, dancers.

Chorus auditions held July 21 at 10am for males (sign-in 9:30am) & 12noon for females (sign-in 11:30am) at the theater's

rehearsal hall (2224 Artesia Blvd., Redondo Beach; parking is available on the street).  Chorus rules are in effect.  A monitor will

be provided.  Prepare 16 bars of a classic musical theatre song.

 

EQUITY KIDS, ‘DR. SEUSS’ HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS’ - JULY 25 & 26 - SAN DIEGO - The Old Globe Theater is

casting Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas.  Rehearsals start Oct. 19.  Preview starts Nov. 21. Performances run Nov.

27-Dec. 27.  $6.80/hr. pay provided. Equity LORT Contract.  Seeking—“Cindy Lou:” girls, 6-12, no taller than 50”; Who Family

and Ensemble: boys and girls, 6-12, no taller than 60”; Teen Ensemble: boys and girls, 13-15, no taller than 65”.  Note:

Detailed requirements may be found at http://theoldglobe.org/aboutus/jobs/auditions.aspx. All actors auditioning must be

residents of San Diego County and should not be members of Actors’ Equity.  The rehearsal/performance schedule requires that

your child miss time from school (amount of time varies according to the role).  “We have a studio teacher to help children keep

up with class work, but only submit your child for an audition if you are comfortable with them missing school during this time.”

All children are double-cast and will perform approximately four to five times per week, including several mid-week matinees.

Auditions held by appointment only July 25 & 26 in San Diego.  Send pix & résumés to Grinch Auditions, The Old Globe, PO

Box 122171, San Diego, CA 92112-2171 or email to casting@theoldglobe.org.  Submissions must include height, weight, parent

name, and daytime contact info (including email address). Once it’s been determined that your child meets the criteria outlined

above, you will be contacted by July 20 via email with audition details, so include a valid email address with your submission.

Absolutely no phone calls.  Callbacks will be held Aug. 1-2.

 

EQUITY, '25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY' - AUG. 1-3 - Northern Stage (White River Junction VT) is casting The 25th

Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.  Rehearsals begin Nov. 17; runs Dec. 11-Jan. 3, 2010.  $555 min./wk. Equity LORT D

Contract.  Seeking—“Rona Lisa Peretti:” 30s-40s, mezzo, host of the Bee, former champion, poised, professional, sharp,

improv experience helpful; “Chip Tolentino:” junior high, tenor, last year's champion of the Bee, interested in girls, bright; “Leaf Coneybear:” middle school/junior high, tenor, prone to trances, home-schooled, a bit goofy; “Logainne

Schwartzandgrubenierre:” middle school, mezzo, gay/lesbian organizer at school, sincere and eccentric, politically aware for

her age; “Olive Ostrovsky:” middle school/junior high, mezzo, sensitive, unique, neglected by her parents, bright wordsmith;

William Barfee:” junior high, tenor, oddball, competitive, intelligent; “Marcy Park:” middle school/junior high, mezzo, over-

achiever, extremely bright, very athletic, plays piano; “Mitch Mahoney:” 25-35, tenor, very hip, recent parolee, grief counselor

for spellers; “Douglas Panch:” 35-45, baritone, quirky moderator & vice-principal, can be nebbish, improv experience helpful.

Casting note: Although the age range for the student roles are 8-12, no children will be cast in this production.  For all student

roles, seeking 18+ to play 8-12.  All roles are open to all ethnicities.  All performers need to move well.  Auditions held by

appointment only Aug. 1-3 in NYC.  For consideration, send pix & résumés ASAP to Northern Stage, Attn: Casting, PO Box

4287, White River Junction, VT 05001.  Prepare 16 bars of an uptempo song that best shows your personality.  Bring pix &

résumés, stapled together.

 

'THE COLOR PURPLE,' TOUR - AUG. 3 - CHICAGO - Joyful Noisemakers, LLC is casting season one of the 2010-11 national tour

of The Color Purple.  Marsha Norman, book; Brenda Russell, Allee Willis & Stephen Bray, music & lyrics; Contract begins Feb.

2010; tour point of origin is NYC.  Competitive compensation package includes salary, per diem, travel and housing.  Seeking—

Celie:” female, 20s-30s, insecure yet spirited, appears meek and timid but has a tough interior, has been told she is ugly and

thinks so, has a sense of humor, with much behind her eyes, treated poorly for many years, finds love and confidence to

become an independent thinker, must have a strong and passionate belt singing voice, LEAD; “Mister:” male, 30s-40s, real

name is Albert, an outwardly attractive and dominant male presence, disrespectful, demanding and abusive of people in his life,

marries Celie out of necessity and mistreats her, his true feelings are for Shug, realizes his errors and tries to make amends,

strong vocalist with power, LEAD; “Shug:” female, 30s-50s, a well-known singer, very charismatic, sexy, confident, powerful

female presence, irresistible to all, loved by and comforting to both Celie and Mister, must have a dynamic Bessie Smith-

style bluesy singing voice, featured role; “Sofia:” female, 30s-50s, powerful, humorous, independent warrior woman,

physically larger with a presence to match, comfortable and confident in her own skin, uses her sexuality, married to Harpo, will

not accept mistreatment, strong belt singing voice, featured role; “Harpo:” male, 20s, Mister's vulnerable and good-natured

son, married to Sofia, torn between what he learned from his father and what he is learning from Sofia, learns to treat women

well, becomes successful with his business, strong tenor singing voice, featured role; “Nettie:” female, 20s, adventurous,

spunky, educated young woman, has a strong and unbreakable bond with her older sister Celie, separated from Celie by Mister,

finds a new life and calling in Africa, strong belt singing voice; “Squeak:” female, 20s, Harpo's girl after Sofia leaves and until

she returns, spunky, fun, sassy, opinionated, not easily intimidated, strong belt and soprano ability; “Ol Mister:” male, 40s-

60s, Mister's father, owner of the farm and house that Mister works and lives on with Celie and his children, irritable, nasty,

self-centered, verbally abusive towards his son, telling him what is "right," strong actor who sings; Church Ladies: all ages

and types, big and strong personalities and presences, character women who are the busybodies of the town, see everything

and comment on everything, strong singers with comedic flair; Adult Ensemble Singer-Dancers: male and female, 20s-50s,

all physical and vocal types, strong singing voices and personalities to play many ensemble roles and cover principal roles, all

dancers should have strong vocal ability as well.  Note: Seeking performers 18+ with soulful, bluesy, gospel voices with

passion, power, range, and personality.  Auditions held Aug. 3 at Lou Conte Dance Studio (1147 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago IL).

No appointment necessary, but auditioning performers are requested to email pix & résumés in advance to

minnickcasting@aol.com; also bring pix & résumés, stapled together.  Bring sheet music with your best 16 bars in the correct

key.  For more info, including more audition and submission details, visit www.tcpontour.com.

 

FRINGENYC, 'MOM: A ROCK CONCERT MUSICAL' - 5 Mothers is casting the world premiere of MoM: A Rock Concert Musical.

Rehearses Summer 2009; runs last two weeks of Aug. as part of the New York International Fringe Festival in NYC (exact

performance dates TBA).  Stipend provided. Producer plans to apply for Equity Basic Showcase Code.  Seeking—“Nell:” female,

approx. mid-40s, actress-singer-musician, must play lead guitar, sax, or electric violin, ability to play multiple instruments a

plus.  Note: The musical consists almost entirely of five women playing live on stage together as a rock band; Nell is one of five

principal roles.  Auditions held by appointment only in June (exact dates TBA).  Email, pix, résumés and/or links ASAP to richardcaliban@mac.com.  Those selected to audition will be asked to sing a song, play their instrument and perform a

monologue from the script.  The script will be sent to those selected to audition.

 

EQUITY, ‘FUNNY GIRL’ - The ReVision Theatre (Asbury Park NJ) is casting Funny Girl.  Jule Styne, music; Bob Merrill, lyrics;

Isobel Lennart, book; NYC rehearsals begin June 29; runs July 11 at the Paramount Theater on the Boardwalk, Asbury Park

NJ.  No salary. Housing will be provided for non-local performers during performance weekend. Equity Theatre Authority Benefit.

Seeking—“Nick Arnstein:” late 20s-late 30s, good-looking, unsuccessful gambler, baritone; “Mrs. Brice:” 40s-60s, Fanny’s

sharp-tongued but sympathetic mother, mezzo soprano; “Eddie:” late 20s-40s, theater choreographer, Fanny’s friend,

secretly loves her, baritone; Mrs. Strakosh, Mrs. Meeker and Mrs. O’Malley: 40s-60s, Mrs. Brice’s card-playing friends and

neighbors, alto/mezzo; Note: The role of Fanny Brice is CAST.  Email pix & résumés to casting@revisiontheatre.org or send to

Funny Girl Casting, ReVision Theatre, PO Box 973, Asbury Park NJ 07712.  Theater’s statement: “The ReVision Theater is a

professional regional theater located in Asbury Park NJ 55 miles from NYC (formerly Genesius Theatre Guild in NYC).

 

EQUITY, ‘CLICK CLACK MOO’ - Theatreworks/USA is casting Click Clack Moo, based on the popular book.  Brad Alexander,

composer; Kevin Del Aguila, lyrics; Billy Aronson, book.  Rehearsals begin June 29; runs July 21-Aug. 29 (all dates subject to

change) at the Lucille Lortel Theatre, NYC.  $436/wk. Equity TYA Contract, Tier 1.  Seeking—“Jenny:” female, 20s, 5’-5’4”,

spunky tween who can’t stand to sit by while her grandfather’s cows are being mistreated, also doubles as a Chicken with a

very short fuse, mezzo-soprano with pop belt; “Loretta:” female played by a man, 20s-30s, slow-moving, slow-thinking,

blue-collar type cow, keeps her head down to avoid conflict, but when pushed to the wall stands up and bellows with a power

that blows everybody away, baritone; “Farmer Brown:” male, 30s-40s, old-fashioned Midwestern farmer, loves things exactly

the way they are and the way they’ve always been, baritenor; “Duck:” male, 20s-30s, party animal, always looking for a good

time, lazy, boastful, deeply in love with himself, especially his feathery tail, baritone.  Note: All actors will be signed on as

assistant stage managers.  Ethnic actors encouraged to submit.  Seeking NY-based actors.  All must be versatile with comedic

flair and be able to carry tight harmonies.  All should have strong pop chops for “country croonin’.”  Email pix & résumés

ASAP to casting@twusa.org or send to Molly K. Meador, Theatreworks/USA, 151 W. 26th St., 7th Fl., NYC 10001.

 

‘RENT’ - Roxy Regional Theatre (Clarksville TN), now in its 26th season, is casting Rent.  Rehearsals begin June 30; runs July

10-Aug. 22 in TN.  $300/wk. plus housing provided.  Seeking—“Roger:” male, 18-29, Caucasian, tenor with strong belt.  Email

pix & résumés to roxytheatre@bellsouth.net or send to Roxy Regional Theatre, 100 Franklin St., Clarksville TN 37040.  For more

information, visit www.roxyregionaltheatre.org.

 

'MAME' - WALTHAM - Reagle Players (Waltham MA) is casting Mame, starring Lee Meriwether.  Jerry Herman, score; Jerome

Lawrence & Robert E. Lee, book; Rehearsals begin June 30; runs July 16-25.  $523 min./wk. Equity LOA Contract.  Seeking—

Older Patrick Dennis.  Send pix & résumés to Robert Eagle, Producer, Reagle Players, 617 Lexington St., Waltham MA 02452.

'TEMPTATION IN PARADISE' - Empire Stage Productions is casting Temptation in Paradise, a new musical.  Rehearsals

begin in July in Hollywood, FL; performs in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and Hollywood FL.  Salary, plus stock options, copy, credit,

meals, and travel provided.  Seeking—Dancer-Singers: male and female, 18-40, must be experienced in modern, jazz and

ballet, tap a plus.  Auditions held by appointment only in FL.  Email pix, résumés, and a sample of your work ASAP to empirestageproductions@yahoo.com.  All singer-dancers will be required to bring sheet music; be prepared to sing a minimum of

16 bars.  Bring all appropriate clothing necessary for a dance audition.  Be prepared to stay the entire day.

 

'WORKING' - Jade Productions, in conjunction with SuperSummer Theatre at Spring Mountain Ranch, is casting Stephen

Schwartz & Nina Faso's musical Working; based on the best-selling book of interviews with American workers by Studs Terkel,

Working explores the American workday from the Monday morning blues to the second shift blahs using the original words of 26

workers, including a parking lot attendant, corporate executive, newsboy, schoolteacher, gas man, housewife, fireman,

waitress, millworker, sailor, etc., sing and talk about their jobs, defining not only their daily round, but their hopes and

aspirations as well.  Rehearsals will begin in July, performances will run in Sep.  No pay (possible stipend). Non-Union.

Seeking—Actors/Singers/Dancers: 18+.  Submit pix & resume to joy@jadepro.com.  For more info, call 702/263-6385.

 

'I KNOW WHAT'S BEST FOR ME' - Chamberlite Entertainment is casting I Know What's Best For Me.  Productions runs in July

2009.  Some pay, plus meals provided. Non-Union.  Seeking—Four Actors: 1 male, 3 females, African American, women should

be size 6-12, great physical condition and strong singers.  Submit pix & resume to cmissiona@yahoo.com.

 

EQUITY, 'CONNECT/DISCONNECT' - Producers are casting the premiere of Connect/Disconnect, a new, two-person

contemporary musical.  The show has previously played across Scandinavia in an earlier version; this is an expanded, two-act

version.  Jan-Erik Saaf, music; Owen Robertson, book & lyrics; Rehearsals begin July 6; runs July 21-26 as part of the

Midtown International Theatre Festival in NYC.  Equity Basic Showcase Code, approval pending Peter/Barry: late 20s to early-

to-mid 30s, actor should have baritone/tenor range, two roles, Peter, British or Irish, hasn't quite grown up, works as a

fishmonger, likes a good time, quick with the jokes and Barry, American, hardened and powerful real estate agent in the midst

of a brutal divorce; Karen/May: late 20s to early-to-mid 30s, actress should have mezzo soprano range, two roles, Karen,

British or Irish, policewoman who believes deeply in romance, but can't make that connection she wants, goofy but observant

and May, American, cool and introspective, also in the middle of a divorce, trying very hard to keep a lot of balls in the air.

Note: Both actors play two roles each, one in Act I and one in Act II.  Auditions held by appointment only ASAP in NYC.  To

be considered, email pix, résumés, and cover notes immediately to connect.disconnect.casting@gmail.com.  Include

performance videos or actor slates if available; do not send demo tapes.

EQUITY, FRINGENYC, 'THE SECRET OF OUR SOULS' - Filmus, Inc. is casting the musical The Secret of Our Souls: A

Kabalistic Love Story, about the life of the enlightened spiritual master The Baal Shem Tov.  The show is set in Eastern Europe

in the 1700s, with a modern score.  Rehearses four weeks prior to performances; runs Aug. 14-30 (five to 10 performances) as

part of the New York International Fringe Festival in NYC.  Stipend provided for union members. Equity Basic Showcase Code,

approval pending.  Seeking—The Baal Shem Tov (Younger): 18-40, LEAD; The Baal Shem Tov (Older): 40-60, LEAD; Chana:

ages 16-50 over the course of the show, wife of the Baal Shem Tov, strong singer-actor, LEAD; Satan/Jacob Frank, Messiah,

Reb Gershon, Thieves, Wicked Colonel, Corporal, Cantor, Rabbi Naftali, Yussie and Rifkah: featured solos; Mime, Bear,

Townsfolk, Child (8-11) and Dancers: featured ensemble roles.  Note: All must be strong singer-actors Auditions/interviews

held by appointment only in NYC.  For an appointment, email pix & résumés to alistcasting123@yahoo.com.

 

'THE GARAGE BAND PROJECT' - Ken Davenport is seeking collaborators for The Garage Band Project (working title), a new

musical theatre piece about a group of middle-aged men from NJ trying to recapture their youth through rock & roll. Rehearses

one day/wk. beginning mid-July.  Possible pay provided.  The producers are seeking both union and nonunion performers for

this production, but a union contract has not yet been applied for.  Union performers should check with their union before

accepting any work.  Seeking—Men: 20-35, skilled comedic actors and improvisers, singing and playing instruments a plus but

not required; Character Men: 35-45, skilled comedic actors and improvisers, singing and playing instruments a plus but not

required; Women: 20s-40s, skilled comedic actors and improvisers, singing and playing instruments a plus but not required.

Note: Seeking skilled comedic performers ages 20s-40s for all roles; especially seeking character men age 35+.  All collaborators

will participate in an innovative rehearsal process and assist in the creation of the final product; participants will be co-authors

of the piece and receive a portion of author royalties (Producer Ken Davenport used the same creative process to create The

Awesome '80s Prom, currently in its fifth year Off-Broadway).  Send pix & résumés to Daryl Eisenberg Casting, 180 West End

Ave., Ste. 17G, NYC 10023, Attn: Garage Band Casting; or email to garage@decasting.com.  For more info, visit www.davenporttheatrical.com.

 

'ANNIE GET YOUR GUN' - SummerStage at Leonia (Leonia NJ) is casting Annie Get Your Gun.  Runs July 16-19 & 23-26 at the

Little Theatre (250 seats and air-conditioned) in Leonia NJ.  Possible stipend, plus possible travel reimbursement provided.

Seeking—“Frank Butler:” male, 25-35, Caucasian, attractive, strong baritone, romantic LEAD.  Auditions held by appointment

only.  To schedule an appointment, contact Ray Yucis ASAP at 201/452-8397 or email pix & résumés to Frank Livelli at

fdlivelli@aol.com.  Casting will be decided within one week.  For more info, visit www.leoniasummerstage.org.

 

'42ND STREET' - Jersey Shore Productions is casting replacements for its upcoming production of 42nd Street Rehearsals

begin July 20; runs Aug. 4-Oct. 25 at the Eldorado Hotel and Casino in Reno NV.  Salary, plus housing and most meals

provided.  Seeking—“Dorothy Brock" (and Understudy): late 20s to mid-40s, beautiful and elegant leading lady, fading Broadway

star, strong singer, but type more important than singing range, preferably a singer-actress who also dances well,

including tap; Ensemble: male and female, 20s, will also understudy leads, strong tap, good ballet and singing, men must be

strong jumpers.  Note: Casting several replacements and keeping résumés for future replacements in ensemble and leading roles.

Email pix & résumés to jerseyent@comcast.net.

EQUITY, 'FLYER' - Flyer, LLC and Angelwing Productions are casting the premiere regional stage production of Flyer, a

dramatic musical based on the lives and family of the Wright Brothers.  The majority of the period is set from 1878-1915.  Dan

Tramon & Diana Belkowski, book, music & lyrics; Donald Feltham, additional book; Rehearses July 23-Aug. 5; performs Aug. 6 &

7 (two free performances) at Freeman Stage in DE.  Some pay, plus per diem, housing, and transportation provided for Equity

performers; stipend provided for nonunion performers, but no housing available. Equity Guest Artist Contract, approval pending.

Seeking—“Wilbur:” must be able to play 22-45, handsome and strong features, intense personality, mostly "straight man" to

Orville, tenor, "big" vocals; “Orville:” must be able to play 18-35, bright-eyed practical joker, a tease, adores his brother,

good physical comedy, high tenor; “Kate:” must be able to play 15-25, sister, fierce protector of her two aviator brothers,

independent, yet strong sense of home and family, soprano with strong belt or mix; “Susan:” 35-50, mother of Wilbur,

Orville, and Kate, spirited, joyful, intelligent, sly sense of fun, an inspiration to her family, soprano or high alto with good

belt; “Milton:” 40-70, father of Wilbur, Orville, and Kate, a bishop and preacher, deeply rooted in right and wrong, completely

in love with his wife Susan, strong features, commanding voice, bass/baritone; “Wilbur (Child):” age 12, precocious and

serious, must have excellent pitch and strong belt; “Orville (Child):” age 8, precocious and energetic, must have excellent

pitch and strong belt; “Kate (Child):” age 5, articulate and adorable, may sing depending on ability; “Ed Sines:” 18-35,

classmate, friend, and business partner with Orville, outgoing, lovable "wise-aleck," sometimes narrates, tenor; “Ulysses Eddy:”

40s, typical "salesman" personality, good physical comedy, very expressive character vocals, baritone/tenor; “Pastor

Eldin:” 40-60, African-American, Baptist minister friend of Milton, sharp and quick, warm and affable, but must be able to

command an audience, baritone; “Carrie:” 18-22, young, pretty, but very catty housemaid of the Wrights, in love with Orville,

feuds with Kate; “Byron Hale:” 20s, reporter, witness to first "public" flight at Kitty Hawk, high lyric tenor; “Charlie Taylor:”

late 30s-60, gentle, slightly befuddled yet intelligent, built the first engine for Flyer, funny; “Octave Chanute:” 40-55, middle-

aged, big, pompous, aviator and advisor to the Wright boys; “Agnes:” 20, college friend of Kate, dates Orville, must sing and

dance; “Lulu:” mid-30s, wife of Reuch, large, haughty, dissatisfied with just everything, must sing and dance.  Also seeking

non-principal/ensemble roles—“Wilbur (Teen):” 15-18, must sing and dance; “Orville (Teen):” 11-14, must sing and dance;

Kate (Pre-Teen):” 8-11, must sing and dance; Henry Ford/Announcer: 40s, tall, precise, excellent speaking voice/dialects,

actor plays multiple roles including Announcer; Reuch and Lorin: 18-35, the two eldest Wright brothers, must sing and dance;

Ensemble Singers and Dancers: all ages, must have good pitch and move well.  Note: Most characters age throughout the

show.  Seeking excellent actor-singer-movers with versatility Auditions held by appointment only.  For advance

consideration, email pix & résumés to flyerthemusical@gmail.com or send to Angelwing Productions, 545 Eighth Ave., Ste. 401,

NYC 10018.

 

'I'M GOD AND YOU AREN'T' - Vernier Productions is