Auditions & Casting
Job Listings from Theatre Alliance Members
To Kill A Mockingbird, Broadway Theatre of Pitman
Non-union. The Broadway Theatre of Pitman will be auditioning actors ages 30 and up for the role of Atticus Finch for our production of To Kill A Mockingbird on November 29th, 2009. This is a non-equity theatre, but there will be a stipend paid. For more information or to sign up please contact jmangano@broadwaytheatreofpitman.com. Cold readings will be provided, no monologues needed. (posted 11/20/09)
Actors for Love Jerry, Nice people Theatre Company
Love Jerry by Megan Gogerty and directed by Rebecca Wright. Performances June 2nd- June 20th, 2010 at the Latvian Society. A musical drama that combines highly theatrical songs and movement sequences with naturalistic dialogue and characters, Love Jerry grapples with the long term effects of child sexual abuse in a family. Singing roles: JERRY A likeable man. 30's. Tenor. MIKE Jerry’s brother. 30's. Macho. Baritone. KATE Mike’s wife. 30's. Alto/Mezz. non-singing roles: CLOWNY An internet clown. Any age. MRS. HARRIS A therapist. Any age. SHEILA A Christian. 20's/30's. E-MAIL HEADSHOT AND RESUME TO: nicepeopletheatre@gmail.com. Auditions will be held the evening of Tuesday, Jan 12th. All actors will be paid Barrymore minimum of $75/week for rehearsals & performances. (posted 11/20/09)
Auditions- MASTER CLASS, The Media Theatre
Union. The Media Theatre , is holding an EPA call for MASTER CLASS, by Terrence McNally, on Mon, December 7 from 6-10 at the theatre, 104 East State St., Media. (Non union will be seen as time permits )Seeking: Maria Callas after retirement, Three students (Two Sopranos, One Tenor) trained in opera , a classical accompanist who acts, and a stagehand( brief speaking role). Maria :middle aged and charismatic. Seeking all types and ethnicities. Prepare the following: Callas: monologue ; Soprano #1: “A, non credea mirarti” from La Sonnambula; Soprano #2: “Vieni! T'affretta” from Macbetto; Tenor: “Recondita armonia” from Tosca; Accompanist: a classical piano piece. Rehearsals start January 18 , opens February 3 and plays to Feb 21, . Jesse Cline, Director ; MD-Richard Lewis. www.mediatheatre.org. (posted 11/20/09)
Actors, Montgomery Theater
Union. Equity Principle Auditions for AUGUSTA, by Richard Dresser at Montgomery Theater, Mon.12/21from 1 to 9pm. Appt.only. Non-union seen if time permits. Prepare short comic monologue. Bring pic/resume. There are 3 parts to be considered for 2 AEA contracts: MOLLY: Middle aged female. Comedic role. Works for a national cleaning service and makes just enough to keep her head above water. CLAIRE: Very young, pretty female. Devil may care attitude, rather irresponsible. Works for same company. Comedic role. JIMMY: 34 to 41, new by-the-books boss to Molly and Claire. Unhappily married. Sees himself as a bit of a ladies man but is furthest from it. Comedic role. "AUGUSTA" runs 2/4/10 thru 2/27/10. First rehearsal: 1/11/10. Contact Director Tom Quinn (215)723-9984,ext.12 or tq@montgomerytheater.org. (posted 11/20/09)
ONE ACT FEST - ACTORS NEEDED, BOOTLESS ARTWORKS - Wilmington, DE
Non-union. Bootless Artworks seeks actors ages 18 and older for its annual one act play festival. Productions are adjudicated with the winning show representing Bootless at Delaware’s state festival. This year’s festival will be all original works including Dinner for Two, Coffee & Rain, Lisa & Bill and Two Too Many. E-mail resume to bootlessartworks@verizon.net for consideration. Audition will be scheduled as needed. Rehearsals begin 2/1 with show dates 3/5 & 3/6 (evenings only). Actors in winning production must also be available for State festival on 3/26 & 27. (posted 11/20/09)
Actors M/F needed for WARS!!!, Collingswood Shakespeare Company
Non-union. Be a part of History! CSC is casting the following roles in its exciting upcoming Winter 2010 repertory production of "The Wars of the Roses", an epic adaptation of Shakespeare's Henry VI, parts i-iii & Richard III: Female actors age 40+, or younger but can play/look older for Reignier & Duchess of York. Female, 25-40-ish for Charles, Dauphin of France. Male actors 20-60 for Duke of Hastings. Performance dates scheduled for 4 weekends from February 26 – March 21, 2010. This is a non-Equity, non-paid production. Please respond directly ASAP to Director Douglas Overtoom by email: dlovertoom@gmail.com or phone, 856-520-2898 in order to schedule an audition. Web: http://www.collingswoodshakespeare.org. (posted 11/16/09)
Casting Call – Actors, Without A Cue Productions, LLC
Non-union. Without A Cue Productions, LLC is holding auditions December 2nd. Philadelphia based murder mystery theater company seeking experienced actors for upcoming productions. Specifically seeking men ages 20-40 with excellent comedic timing, charisma and preferably singing ability (vocal ability not a must). Also seeking women ages 50+. Performances in New Jersey and Bucks and Philadelphia counties, including Philadelphia, Atlantic City and Princeton. Feel free to check out our website to learn more about us: www.withoutacue.com. Auditions by appointment. Please email: admin@withoutacue.com. PAID JOBS. (posted 11/13/09)
Non Equity actors, Walnut Street Theatre
Non-union. Non Equity actors for local touring: The Walnut Street Theatre, Philadelphia, PA is accepting resumes from actors for sing, ages 21-29, for its spring school tour of I Never Saw Another Butterfly and A Forest Fable. The touring outreach company requires full day-time availability from Jan 2 – March 26. Send picture and resume to Susan Nicodemus Quinn, Director of Education, WALNUT STREET THEATRE, 825 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107 by December 1. Diverse actors are especially sought. (posted 11/11/09)
Actors, The Centre Theater
Non-union. OLIVER! Auditions by appointment: Saturday, January 9 - 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Wed, January 13 - 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Callbacks weekend of January 23. For children, please prepare: Where is Love (Oliver) and Consider Yourself (Artful Dodger) For adults, please prepare 16 bars - Men: up tempo; Women up tempo and a ballad Sides from the script will be read. To receive sides, please contact Fran @ doy208@aol.com or call 610-279-1013 Director Aileen McCulloch seeks several children ages 8 to 18 who can read as both boys and girls, along with a strong adult cast able to play multiple roles. Show goes runs June 4 to 27, 2010 in Norristown. Tech week May 29 to June 3. Cast expected to be available for all technical rehearsal and performance dates. Call 610-279-1013 for more information. (posted 11/9/09)
UPDATED: Auditions for THE STORY, The Drama Group
Non-union. Seeking 1 Af-Am female who can pass for a teenager, 5 Af-Am females mid-20s to 50s, 1 Af-Am male mid-20s to mid-30s, 1 white female mid-20s to mid-30s, 1 white male mid-20s to mid-30s for THE STORY by Tracey Scott Wilson. Character descriptions at www.thedramagroup.org. Auditions Tues. & Wed., Dec. 8 & 9, at 7:00 p.m., at The First United Methodist Church of Germantown, 6001 Germantown Ave. No appointments, but pre-registration is requested. Auditioners will be seen in order of arrival. Audition sides will be provided in advance to all who pre-register via email to info@thedramagroup.org. Indicate date preference and role(s) for which you will be reading. Robert Bauer is directing this March show. The Drama Group is an all volunteer theatre company. (posted 11/6/09)
Actors/Actresses, The Stagecrafters
Non-union. Call for THE VIOLET HOUR, by Richard Greenberg. Dark comedy meets Sci-Fi in 1919 New York City, as young publisher with high literary ambitions faces a crossroads, complicated by a printing device with a mind of its own. Directed by Patrick Martin. Tue. Dec. 8th at 7:30 pm. In the theater auditorium, 8130 Germantown Ave., Philadelphia (Chestnut Hill). Cold readings from the script. Needed: [3m, 2f ~ [2m – mid-20s/30s; 1m – 20s-60s; 1f (flapper-type) – 20s; 1f (African-American) – 30s/40s]. Read through Wed. Dec. 2nd at 7:30 pm, all welcome. Production dates Apr. 9 - 25, 2010. All roles non-equity/non-paying. Any questions, e-mail auditions@thestagecrafters.org or contact the director at 484-716-4957. Additional info and directions to the theater posted at www.thestagecrafters.org. (posted 10/12/09)
Job Listings from Non-members
AIDA - calling for Resumes, Sandy Park Players
Non-union. Sandy Park Players, a non-profit, NON-UNION, non-paying, performing arts company in Delaware County, near the Philly Airport is seeking submissions for its upcoming production of AIDA. Especially seeking strong voices for the Egyptian/Nubian Ensembles as well as strong dancers for dance specific ensemble. Please email Artistic Director/Choreographer Mr. Matthew English, phantomtheatredancer@gmail.com for further information and to set up an audition appointment. (posted 11/20/09)
CASTING: 84 Charing Cross Road, Forge Theatre
Non-union. 84 CHARING CROSS ROAD - Forge Theatre in Phoenixville will hold open auditions for the light drama by Helene Hanff, directed by Marnie Herzfeld. Auditions will be held at 2:00 pm December 5th and 7:30 pm December 8th, at the theatre, 241 First Avenue in Phoenixville. (Please do not park on First Avenue.) Auditions will be readings from the script. All roles are open. Casting: One female age 40-60; one male age 40-60; two females age 25-35; two males age 20-60. Rehearsals begin after the holidays: Tuesday and Thursday and Sunday evening rehearsals. Performances 4/16 – 5/1. For more information, send an email to Marnie Herzfeld at herzfeldm@comcast.net, or visit Forge Theatre at http://forgetheatre.org/. (posted 11/20/09)
Seeking Cast for commercial , ALM Productions
Non-union. This is a non-union shoot. We are in pre-production for two :30 spec spots for a 3D online virtual world. The world is a venue for socializing, playing games, and doing business. The commercials will juxtapose video from the game (in machinima format) as well as real life video (of the cast playing on computers in various settings)shot on the Red Camera. The avatars featured in the game footage will be designed based off of head shots of the lead cast. We are looking for 3 guys and 3 girls who appear like fresh, average Joe's and Jane's, guy or girl next door, more "Target" than Walmart. The age range is anywhere in the early 20's to late 30's. The shoot will take place within 1 day in the suburbs of Philadelphia. Compensation, meals, and a link to the finished pieces will be provided. ThereCommercialCasting@gmail.com. (posted 11/20/09)
Snickers Commerical Contest, Melody Tash
Non-union. Casting 2 males for a Snickers commercial contest. This will be a one-day outdoor shoot to take place within the next two weeks. Guy 1: mid-20s-30s, outdoors type/hiker. Guy: mid-20s-30s, comedic. Friend of hiker. If interested please send your headshot/resume to: melodytash@yahoo.com. Include your availability through the end of the month as well as any hiking/rock climbing gear you own. (posted 11/16/09)
Need British Accent, The League (www.theleaguetv.com)
Non-union. Requesting submissions for the role of The Boss on the hit internet series The League (www.theleaguetv.com). The Boss has been featured in many episodes of The League so far in silhouette. For the series finale, The Boss is out in public. Needed a middle-aged man with a spot on British accent (to match the existing accent on the web series). Please send h/r submissions to jimb@theleaguetv.com with the subject title Boss. If possible, send an audio file with a sample of your voice. (posted 11/13/09)
Actors, Dancers, Singers, Lakeisha Stanton
Non-union. Looking for actors, singers and dancers for an upcoming gospel play. because we are just starting out, the jobs are unpaid, but we will be changing lives. For more info or audition, please call keisha @ 267-475-6550 or email me headshots and resume @ keishapstanton@gmail.com. (posted 11/11/09)
Curtains Auditions, Collingswood Excelsior Theatre
Collingswood Excelsior Theatre Company is holding auditions for the hilarious Broadway comedy Curtains. The show runs Feb 11 – 13 and Feb 19 and 20. Book by Rupert Holmes and Peter Stone. Music by John Kander. Lyrics by Fred Ebb. Directed by James Introcaso. Music Directed by Zachary Wiseley. Choreographed by Cat Cosentino. Auditions will be held on the evening of Nov. 24th beginning at 6:00 pm in the Collingswood Senior Community Center on Collings Ave. Callbacks for leads on the evening of Nov. 25th. Looking for strong singers and dancers. All roles are open. Please prepare 32 bars of a 1950’s Broadway Musical song and come to the audition prepared to dance. To schedule an audition time slot and for more information please email excelsiortheatre@gmail.com. (posted 11/6/09)
Casting/Talent, Cinema Workshop
Non-union. We are also looking for teenagers to be extras who will populate the halls and classrooms during the school scenes. We encourage people in the 18-23-age range to audition for the teen roles, as long as they have a younger look to them. The casting call will be held at Rowan University in Glassboro, NJ (25 minutes south east of Philadelphia). This is a student film, so there is no pay involved. We will be shooting the movie around the South Jersey area. The casting call date has not yet been determined, but will most likely be one of the first weekends in December. If you are interested in auditioning, please email us a resume and headshot (or at least just a picture). We will get back to you shortly with the audition date, script, and details. Thank you. inyourfacegrace@gmail.com. (posted 11/6/09)
ACT EVERYDAY! Talent Needed, Liveuroclean
Non-union. *Retail-tainment* Do you Love Infomercials? Looking for motivated, enthusiastic actors to join our Live Events team in Philadelphia. Actors will be re-creating an infomercial LIVE in major retail chains across Philadelphia. This full-time position is a combination of ON STAGE ACTING and a SALES JOB. Work only 30 flexible hours per week. Every performance is scripted, directed and rehearsed. We offer: - Flexibility for auditions and bookings - Excellent pay (Pay: $700 - $1000 per week) - Amazing travel opportunity including US, Canada, and Europe. You must have: - Ability to memorize dialogue - Ability to entertain in front of small and large audiences. Please email me both your working and acting resume. auditionphilly@gmail.com. (posted 11/3/09)
Actors, fi7m productions
Actors/ Actress for "The Winter Tour”, short film. Union and non-union. Actors needed for "The Winter Tour". Production Details: 20 minutes, Super 16mm. Travel expenses will be reimbursed; food will be provided, along with a copy of the film. Principle shooting mid/ late January 2010 for approximately 9 days. LENNY (lead male, Caucasian, 30-45 yrs old): a stand-up comedian/ entertainer who struggles to rebuilt his career. HARRIET (lead female, Caucasian, 20-35 yrs old, Lenny’s wide): an introvert woman who gets disturbed by any kind of consternation in her life. PAUL (supporting, 60-70): an amnesiac man who attends all of Lenny’s performances, until one night he passes out while Lenny is on stage. For more information:winter.tour.film@gmail.com. (posted 10/30/09)
Actors for "Honest Abe," Casstarr Productions
Non-union. Actors needed for "Honest Abe," a short film by Gannett Cassidy. Production Details: 20 minutes, Super 16mm. Travel expenses will be reimbursed; food will be provided, along with a copy of the film. Principle shooting between December 27 and January 2 with additional dates depending on weather. Abraham Lincoln (supporting, 45-65): Must be able to portray the physical resemblance of Lincoln; role may require false beards, changing hair color, etc. Claire Abramson (supporting, 12-18): Polite and extroverted with an inner confidence and mothering attitude toward Sam. Requires the ability to ride a bike. Nancy Hanks (supporting, 30-50): The frantic car driver who runs into Abraham Lincoln. Basketball players (extras, 12-20). For more information, contact honestabethefilm@gmail.com. (posted 10/27/09)
Actors, Jewish Remembrance Theater
Non-union. Seeking teenage actors for roles in A Magazine at Terezin, a new play to be staged at Keneseth Israel Synagogue in Elkins Park, Pa., January 10, 2010. Four 15-year old boys and one 15-year old girl to play a group of prisoners at Terezin (Theresienstadt) concentration camp 1942-4, who put out 22 issues of a magazine and tried to stay alive. There are four songs in the play, so actors should be able to sing. There will be a modest payment of $50 for the performance and for any subsequent performance. Mark Sacharoff, msacharo@temple.edu, 215-635-1190. (posted 10/19/09)
ACTORS, Blue Angel Entertainment, LLC
Blue Angel Entertainment, LLC is a new independent production company based out of New Jersey that is affiliated with several award-winning directors, producers, writers, and actors. We are seeking Union and Non-Union talent (age 18 and older, all ethnicities) to add to our database. We have short and feature length projects currently in development. Please send headshots/resumes, and DVD reels, monologues, and/or sample work to the address below. If you previously submitted materials via email, please send hardcopies. Non-Union talent: Please note on your submission if you are available for non-paid work. FYI: Submissions will not be returned. BLUE ANGEL ENTERTAINMENT, LLC / PO BOX 311 / WOODBURY, NJ 08096. www.blueangelentllc.com, blueangelentertainmentllc@gmail.com. (posted 10/16/09)
3 Actors Needed for Short Film, Drexel University Student Film
The student film "Perk" is looking for 3 actors to audition for a November shoot date. It is a 5-7 minute long film about a young boy who mistakes drugs for a loving family and the brother who tries to keep him on track. The Characters to be casted are: - Jack: Early 20’s, struggling drug addict who can’t get through a day without popping a pill. -Frank: Mid to late 20’s, a family man who wants nothing more then to get his brother through his addiction. -Alice: Late teens, a girl who tries to “help” the brothers’ relationship. Auditions will be held Wednesday, October 21 and Thursday, October 22, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Drexel's Campus. If interested, email Joe Duva at: joeduvafilm@gmail.com. (posted 10/16/09)
Actress Spokesperson, ZClub300.com
Non-union. Z Club is looking for an actor (female, in her 20's) to play one of the characters in The League of Z, featured in the story, The Lessons of Z. Applicant should have an upbeat and persuasive personality. This is initially non-paying, with high potential for paid work acting or speaking in video and audio products that will be marketed through the website, ZClub300.com. There may be other paid work available in spokesperson or character representative roles. Two of the characters are Oshin and Vortex, with Oshin being the lead female spokesperson for the League. Review our website, ZClub300.com for basic information about the book and Z Club. If interested, send photo and information to TonyRubbo@aol.com. If you audition, you will receive a copy of the book to learn about your character. (posted 9/21/09)