EMERGENCY CALLS!
Gercharel Players, Inc. is currently seeking a Stage Manager and Set Designer/Props Coordinator for Ray Cooney's comedy, Run For Your Wife. This production will run in Pt Jefferson and Center Moriches from Fri, Sept 11 to Sun, Sept 13. There are 3 performances booked with 6 add'l tentative bookings. The show will close no later than Sun, Sept 27. Gercharel Players, Inc. is a non-equity travelling community theatre. There is no pay. For further info and to schedule an appt, please call the Executive Producer / Director Charles L. Bandler at (516) 205-3178 or go to www.gercharelplayers.com for further info.
Theatre Box in Floral Park is still seeking Male Dancers for Curtains! Call for info, audition date: 718-631-2519.
CAST CALLS
(in some semblance of chronological order followed by ongoing recruitment)
CM Performing Arts Center, Oakdale is casting for the following shows in their upcoming Summer/Fall Season:
Mainstage Productions:
The Wild Party: Mon, July 6, Tues, July 7 at 7:30pm
Disney’s Beauty & the Beast: Mon, July 13, Tues, July14 at 7:30pm
Rocky Horror Show: Mon, Aug 31, Tues, Sept 1 at 7:30pm
Annie: Mon, Sept 14, Tues, Sept 15 at 7:30pm
RENT: Mon, Sept 21, Tues, Sept 22 at 7:30pm
All roles are open! If you are interested in a show but are unable to attend an audition, please contact Bernadette at cmartsdir@aol.com to see if other arrangements can be made. For more info about specific roles please visit our website: www.cmpac.com
The John W. Engeman Theater announces EPA, ECC and Open Call auditions for RENT
Richard T. Dolce, producing artistic director
Jonathan Larson, book, music & lyrics
Ken Ludwig, book
Alan Souza, director
Karl Christian, choreographer
Mike Pettry, musical director
Stephen DeAngelis, casting director
Rehearsals begin Aug 17 in Manhattan; runs Sept 10-Nov 1, 5 perf/wk, Thurs-Sun
Open Call Auditions for Male and Female performers will be held at Pearl Studios, 500 Eighth Ave, 4th Fl, NYC on Wed, July 8 & Thurs, July 9 at 10AM. Non-required call. Both Equity and Non-Equity performers will be seen at this call. Auditioners are asked to prepare 16 bars of a rock song in the style of the show or 16 bars from the score; no traditional musical theatre music please. RENT is a rock opera set in the milieu of New York’s Lower East Side and inspired by “La Boheme”. Seeking raw, original singers who have the quality of street life and who also move well; not typical musical theatre performers; RENT requires strong voices and honest personalities; all parts are young (early-late 20s) and require pop/rock vocals but 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.
SEEKING:
ROGER DAVIS: Male; early-late 20s; sexy, young, good-looking leader of a rock band; a brooding rock star but with a gentle side; he 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; Caucasian; early-late 20s; Baritone/ 2nd tenor (baritenor pop sound); Jewish; under-funded, underground filmmaker; likeable 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
TOM COLLINS: Male; early-late 20s; low baritone, bluesy voice; very soulful; gorgeous R & B or gospel baritone; PhD of the group; philosopher, teacher, anarchist and AIDS activist; great open personality; gay; a large man with a huge heart; a warm maturity; is very committed to his friends
ANGEL DUMOTT SCHUNARD: Male; young/late teens-late 20s; high pop tenor to falsetto; actor must be willing to play drag not just a diva; street musician with a heart of gold; fun with lots of style; supremely empathic and loving; MIMI MARQUEZ: Female; early 20s-late 20s; Latina; raw rock and roll voice with a huge belt; must be extremely sexy and potentially dangerous fun; an optimist, not a quitter, likeable but with some dark secrets; exotic dancer; junkie; impulsive; has seen a lot in her few years; a survivor; moves extremely well or dances
MAUREEN JOHNSON: Female; early-mid 20s; young, spunky soul singer with a strong mix/belt; innocent sexiness which attracts the interest of both sexes; really quirky and funny; bisexual East Village performance artist who is really into it
JOANNE JEFFERSON: Female; mid-late 20s to early 30s; powerful R& B belt; wry humor and a sardonic wit; politically connected; probably a Harvard graduate; a lawyer with spunk; very smart and mature; in love with Maureen
BENJAMIN “BENNY” COFFIN III: Male; early-late 20s; baritone/second tenor; can handle pop ballads; 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; excellent actor.
AIRPORT PLAYHOUSE in Bohemia casts FOOTLOOSE
Auditions: Sat, July 11 at 4pm and Sun, July 12 at 11am
Performances: Sept 18 to Oct 4
Director: Ed Brennan, Music Director: Mike Santangelo, Choreographer: Jill Sluder
Please prepare 16 bars of music with sheet music in the correct key, and be prepared to dance
Seeking a large cast as follows ages 14 and up:
Ren McCormack - teenage boy from Chicago
Ethel McCormack - his mother
Rev Shaw Moore - the minister of Bomont
Vi Moore - his wife
Ariel Moore - their teenage daughter
Lulu - Ren's Aunt
Wes - her husband
Coach Dunbar - high school gym teacher
Eleanor Dunbar - his wife
Rusty - Ariel's friend (already cast)
Urleen - Ariel's friend
Wendy Jo - Ariel's friend
Chuck - Ariel's boyfriend
Lyle - Chuck's buddy
Travis - Chuck's buddy
Cop
Betty Blast - owner of the Burger Blast
Willard - Ren's friend, a country boy
Principal
Jeter - Ren's friend
Bickle - Ren's friend
Garvin - Ren's friend
Cowboy Bob - lead vocalist at the Bar-B-Que
Townspeople and High School Students
THEATRE THREE, 412 Main St, Port Jefferson announces auditions for THE PRODUCERS
Book by Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan / Music and Lyrics by Mel Brooks
Performances: Sept 12 through Oct 24 on the Mainstage
Auditions: Tues, July 14 at 7pm & Sat, July 18 at 1:30pm
Auditioning strong performers ages 15 and up for the Mainstage production of The Producers. Prepare sixteen bars from the song of your choice. Bring sheet music in the proper key; accompanist provided. Be prepared to dance. Readings from the script. Bring headshot/resume if available. Callbacks to be determined. Rehearsals will begin in early Aug. Production pays $25/per performance (must have graduated from HS in spring of '09 or older to qualify for pay).
Director...Jeff Sanzel
Choreographer...Jean P. Sorbera
Musical Director...Ellen Michelmore
Production Stage Manager...Maureen Spanos
The roles of Max Bialystock and Ulla have been cast. Casting 4 male principals plus male and female ensemble:
Leo Bloom: (male; plays late 20’s to late 30s) Timid and geekish but ultimately charming; he has the potential to change; Max is the spark that lights this fire—but the potential was always there. Plays the straight man to Max. Must move well he has moderate dance requirements. Leo is an accountant in a monotonous and uninteresting job who, after meeting Max Bialystock, partners with him and becomes a Broadway producer. Vocally, must be able to sing (baritone/tenor, up to G).
Roger DeBris: (male; maybe late 30s to mid 50’s) Great comic timing. Larger than life, elegant, flamboyant and shameless (We first see Roger in a evening gown and tiara). He is a notoriously unsuccessful director who is Max’s ideal to mount his “flop.” Dance requirements moderate. Must move well vocally, high baritone (up to solid G).
Carmen Ghia: (male; mid 20s to early 40s) The wildly flamboyant gay assistant to Roger DeBris. Comedic musical theater queen; able to come across stereotypically gay without being offensive; strong physical comedy a plus. Easy to moderate dance requirements. Vocally, high baritone/tenor (up tp G, with strong high falsetto).
Franz Liebkind: (male; may be 30s to 50s) The crazy author of Bialystock’s producing venture, Springtime for Hitler. He idolizes Hitler and he himself (perhaps) served under Hitler as a soldier of the Third Reich. Strong comedian who can deal with this edgy role. Must move well. Prefer actor to audition with German accent. Vocally, baritone (up to G).
A VERSATILE ENSEMBLE OF STRONG SINGERS AND DANCERS OF ALL ETHNICITIES WHO PLAY A RANGE OF CHARACTERS including USHERETTES, FIRST NIGHTERS, LITTLE OLD LADIES, ACCOUNTANTS, CHORUS GIRLS, STORMTROOPERS, PRISONERS, etc.
Gercharel Players, Inc. will be holding auditions for Ray Cooney's comedy, Run For Your Wife, at 7:30 PM on Tues, July 14, Wed, July 15 and Thurs, July 16. Callbacks will be on Wed, July 22 at 7:30PM. at The Masonic Temple, 312 Main St, Pt Jefferson. Rehearsals commence on Tues, Aug 4 at the Masonic Lodge. There will be no Mon rehearsals until the final 2 weeks before opening. Otherwise, rehearsals will run Tues-Th from 7:30PM to about 10PM. No weekend rehearsals are planned. The show will close no later than Sun, Sept 27
Performances:
Fri, Sept 11 @ 8:30PM Masonic Temple
Sat, Sept 12 @ 8PM " "
Sun, Sept 13 @ 2PM Center Moriches Public Library; 235 Main St; Center Moriches
Tentative performances:
Fri, Sept 18 @ 8:30PM, Sat, Sept 19 @ 8PM, Sun, Sept 20 @ 2 OR 3PM
Fri, Sept 25 @ 8:30PM, Sat, Sept 26 @ 8PM, Sat, Sept 27 @ 2 OR 3PM
Center Stage at the Southampton Cultural Center will hold auditions for performances of Stephen Schwartz's Godspell on Sun, Aug 9 at 3PM and Mon, Aug 10 at 6PM in Southampton Cultural Center's Levitas Center. Performances are Oct 15 through Nov 1.
Michael Disher directs and choreographs. Robert Peterson musically directs.
Roles:
Jesus, Tenor, Obviously Loving and Charismatic
John the Baptist/Judas, Baritone, Commanding Leader
Herb, Comic, Minimal Vocal Challenges
Sonia, The Vamp, Mezzo/Alto Requirements
Joanne, A Leader
Robin, The First Convert, Innocent, Mezzo Soprano Requirements
Jeffrey, High-Octane, Musical, Gymnastic
Lamar, Strong Tenor/Baritone Requirements
Peggy, Warm and Nurturing
Gilmer, Comedienne, Minimal Vocal Challenges
Chorus Vocal Requirements and Ability to Move Well
All cast members should be able to move/dance well. Gymnastic and flexible abilities are desired. Rehearsals will begin in Aug, immediately following the auditions. Weekend availability may be required. Not all performers are required to be at all rehearsals. Ensemble rehearsals are mandatory. This is an open call. Please arrive at the designated start time and bring 32 measures (sheet music, of course) of a show tune or rock standard. Dance shoes highly recommended. Readings from the script. For further info, call Southampton Cultural Center at (631) 287-4377 or e-mail Michael Disher at dishermichael@hotmail.com.
Ongoing Recruitment
(starting with the most recently received)
Original Musical 101 is seeking male actors for the musical South Of The Border at the Jewish Center of Island Park. Performances are Nov 7, 8, 14, 15. Rehearsals begin Sept 2.
Lead role: Roberto: 50-70, baritone or tenor, lead, organizes theft ring, “Robin Hood” motivation but suave, eventually trapped by multiple adversaries. Does not have to be Hispanic.
Principal: Jorge: 18-35, brother to Hector, dies and returns as comical ghost guiding his younger brother through the obstacle course of Long Island.
Male Ensemble: 18-55, chorus singing and dancing, multitude of secondary characters (Mexican immigrants, wolves, bulls, cows, toreador, towns-people, Salinas Gang, Homeland Security agents and gangsters)
Call Tim Mailloux at 516-695-5046 by July 15. Visit www.southofthebordermusical.com.
THEATRE THREE will hire one full-time actress, aged 18-30 (or appear high school age). Strong singing a plus. Position entails:All educational touring programs. Currently, there are four:
From the Fires: Voices of the Holocaust. This play chronicles the life of a single Berlin teenager, Rachel Gold, from the Nuremberg Laws through deportation to Auschwitz and finally death-march to Mauthausen. On tour for thirteen seasons, it has been performed 500+ times for 120,000+ people. Grades 6 – 12.
Class Dismissed: The Bullying Project. An original musical in its fourth year on tour. Grades 4 – 12.
And These, Our Friends. An anti-DWI show that returns after a one year hiatus revamped as a safe-driving production. Grades 9 – 12.
The House That Jack Built. In its third year, this will tour pre-K-4th grade. It is a selection of popular children’s stories and fables.
All in-house productions of children’s theatre. These are original one-hour musicals. Currently scheduled:
The Emperor’s New Clothes (Oct)
Barnaby Saves Christmas (Nov-Dec)
Starship Imagination: Sheep in Space (Jan- Feb)
The Three Little Kittens (Feb)
The Golden Goose (March)
The Adventures of Peter Rabbit (April)
Little Red Riding Hood: A Tale of Safety for Today (May-June)
All performances of the 26th annual Mainstage production A Christmas Carol. (Approximately 55 performances from mid-Nov through Dec 27.
Contract runs from 9/8/09-6/13/10. The contract requires actors’ theatrical work be exclusive to THEATRE THREE during the 9. The salary is $350/wk plus a year-end bonus of $1,400 (no partial bonuses for contracts not completed). In addition, there is an incremental per/performance bonus based on number of educational touring performances (up to 100 performances are part of the base salary of $350; all performances of the three educational touring programs beyond 100 will be compensated at $35/performance). This past season we had 150+ performances total. Add'l compensated work at THEATRE THREE can include performance in Mainstage and Second Stage productions, running crew, stage mgt, laundry, etc. This position will be auditioned until it is filled. Please contact Jeffrey Sanzel, Executive Artistic Director, at (631) 928-9202 or Jeffrey@theatrethree.com for info and appt.
Airmid Theatre is still casting two shows to be played as part of its first outdoor summer festival in the Nissequogue River State Park on Long Island. Seeking Local Non-AEA at this time who have classical training. No salary. Email headshot and resume ASAP to jobs@airmidtheatre.org. All Auditions TBA by appointment. Send headshot and resume to be considered for appointment. Bring hard copy of headshot/resume to appointment. Video/reel may accompany as supplement.
Emperor of the Moon – workshop/world premier adaptation
By Aphra Behn, Adapted and Composed by John Franceschina
Directed by Tricia McDermott
Music Direction by S. Cosmo Mallardi
First rehearsal June 29, Run: July 22 - Aug 9
Still seeking:
Don Charmante - Nephew to Vice Roy, attractive mid 20’s pop bari-tenor w/ decent low notes/high notes to F/G
Lover of Bellamonte, jealous
The Silver Thread
By Constance D’Arcy McKay
Directed by Laura Knosin
First rehearsal July 6, Run: July 28 - Aug 14
Still seeking
1 man (legit singer) & 1 women 20s – 40s
CLOVERLEAF PRODUCTIONS is casting the final actor for its production of THE MATILDA MURDERS.
Male- 25-35 - love interestl a reporter for the local newspaper dreaming of the story that will catapult him into the "Big Time". He has an odd sense of humor and is the only character that cannot see the audience. This production will run mid Sept-mid Nov with rehearsals during Aug and early part of Sept in Suff Co- 2 nights per week. Performances in Suff, Nass, Queens. You will be PAID AND FED a 3-5 course meal at every venue. Please call 631-398-1693 for an audition appt and view our website at: www.cloverleafprod.com.
The Second Stage Improv Company is looking for experienced Improvisers. We are a short form improv group in the style of Who's Line is it Anyway. We regularly perform at Arena Players in Farmingdale and we will perform at other venues throughout the tri-state area. Our members have performed at Carolines NYC, the NYC Improv, Governor's, McGuire's, and at other professional venues in the metro area. Ability to play a musical instrument is a plus. PAY INVOLVED. Please e-mail picture and Resume to chahn71@gmail.com.
Suffolk County Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Auditions to join PAVE (People’s Alliance for Violence Education)
Please call Lori at 631-666-7181 to set up an appt
Volunteer/Improv Acting Troupe that goes into the community to provide education and tell true life stories of survivors of domestic violence.
Directors, Musicians,Technicians, etc.
The Gilbert & Sullivan Light Opera Company of Long island is accepting applications for its directorial staff for its 2009-2010 production of The Pirates of Penzance. The are seeking a Stage Director, Music Director and Costumier. There are modest salaries attached to each position. Send resume to Directors@snickersnee.com or Call 516-887-2802 or 631-275-6400 for more info.
Choreographer position fall '09 middle school revue in Great Neck; tentative rehearsals Mon-Thurs 2:30-4:30pm and one afternoon 4:30-6:30pm; performance end of Dec; college or high school experience candidate possible; salary; please email Director Marcelline Yellin at marcellineyellin@aol.com.
The Back Stage Theater Co. at Farmingdale State College, is looking for a director for its fall non-musical show. Competitive salary. Ability to work with college students at various skill levels absolutely necessary. For consideration, please forward resume to Sandy Lory-Snyder, Student Activities Director, Farmingdale State College, 2350 Broadhollow Rd., Farmingdale, N.Y. 11735 or saundra.lory-snyder@farmingdale.edu. You may also fax to 631-420-2139. For further information, contact Student Activities at 631-420-2103. Resumes accepted through June 26.
Jessica Rofé, Artistic Director
(212) 479-8480 / (917) 553-8593
jessica@aclassactny.com / www.AClassActNY.com
Looking for an intern on LI for our camp program at the Robin Hood Day Camp for full-scale production
of High School Musical. Prefer a candidate who is studying directing and choreography at a local college.
Dance Captain needed for production of The Wizard of Oz for children and teens.
Rehearsals start June 29; Show dates are Aug 11-13
Must be available Mon-Thurs eves
Work with professional choreographer and gain invaluable experience
Stipend available
Sid Jacobson JCC, East Hills
For more info, contact Susan Kalman, 516-484-1545, ext. 110 or skalman@sjjcc.org
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, MUSICAL DIRECTOR and CHOREOGRAPHER for children’s acting group. Spotlight Theatre Children’s Academy seeks these 3 salaried positions for our Oceanside and Long Beach locations. Position involves working w/children, ages 5-13 in the production of a full scale musical. Group meets once per week from 4-6 pm. Semester runs 13 weeks, beginning in Sept. Please call 516-897-5555 or email at cookiesull@yahoo.com
Iona College is seeking a Musical Director for their Spring 2010 musical, The Wedding Singer. The performances will take place during the last week of Feb. Please send resume and references to:
Thomas Donnarumma at TDonnarumma@Iona.edu or The Theatre Program Director
Attn: Thomas Donnarumma
Re: The Iona Players
Iona College
715 North Ave
New Rochelle, NY 10801
All rehearsals and productions will be in New Rochelle in Westchester Co. Interviews will take place in late Aug/early Sept. Candidates will be contacted in Aug. This is a paid position.
THEATRE THREE in Port Jefferson is accepting resumes from musicians for upcoming productions. Some daytime availability necessary. All instrumentalists can send a resume, which will be kept on file. Please send to: Ellen Michelmore at tt3md@optonline.net.
SEEKING A DIRECTOR for JENNIFER'S NITE OUT
A wild rambunctious comedy about a talented, imaginative person seeking her real self.
Also seeking a theater group for a table reading and production. It's geared for small stages with a minimum of scenery. Contact Ben at florben1@aol.com
Now in its 26th season, Star Playhouse in Commack is gearing up for the next 26 years and is now accepting resumes from seasoned directors, musical directors and choreographers. Please forward cover letter and resume to Selection Committee; Star Playhouse at the Suffolk Y JCC; 74 Hauppauge Road; Commack, N.Y. 11725. You can visit Star Playhouse at www.starplayhouse.com.
HAMPTON THEATRE COMPANY seeks BACKSTAGE HELP, RESERVATIONS and/or BOX OFFICE, SET CONSTRUCTION CREW, USHERS, ADVERTISING SALES and MARKETING. We would love to have volunteer help – and will, of course, reward volunteers with tickets to the shows in thanks for their hard work – but we are happy to offer limited financial compensation for skilled work as well. Please contact us to find out more at hamptontheatre@optonline.net or 631-653-8955
