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Connecticut BURLINGTON: AspenDream Productions, LLC is currently auditioning nonunion artists for the role of a look-a-like for Edward Cullen from the Twilight books and movies for a huge Party for in CT on Friday the 13th of November. CT residents only! Artists should be very familiar with the Twilight book series by Stephenie Meyer and will be expected to attend several rehearsals in the Litchfield County area in August. Please send headshot and resume to AspenDream Productions, LLC at P.O. Box 1175 , Burlington , CT 06013 . Only serious artists please. Must be postmarked by July 9, 2009. www.AspenDreamProductions.com Oddfellows Playhouse Seeks Musicians for Children's Circus Band (Middletown, CT) 715 MIDDLETOWN: Middletown-based Middle City Stage Company is holding open auditions for The Woolgatherer by William Mastrosimone, on Tuesday, July 7th and Wednesday, July 8th at The Buttonwood Tree, 605 Main Street, Middletown, CT from 6:30pm to 9:30pm. This is a full-length two-character play that will be staged October 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th. We are looking for one male actor who can play between the ages of 28 and 35. The female role is already cast. This role will challenge all skills of the actor. Mail headshot and resume to middlecitystage@snet.net; otherwise your information will be taken at the audition. For additional information, contact: middlecitystage@snet.net or 860-346-6051. NEW MILFORD: TheatreWorks New Milford is seeking a cast of ten men and six women - aged 18 to 60 - for its upcoming musical, KISS ME, KATE, with Music and Lyrics by Cole Porter and book by Bella & Samuel Spewack. Auditions will be held at TheatreWorks, 5 Brookside Ave., New Milford (next to the CVS) on Monday, July 13 and Tuesday, July 14 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. All auditioners must come prepared with 16 bars of a classic Broadway show tune (something by Porter, Gershwin, Rodgers, Loesser, Lerner & Lowe, etc.) An accompanist will be provided. Auditioners also should dress comfortably and be prepared to move. KISS ME, KATE is under the direction of Bradford Blake of New Milford and the musical direction of Arnie Gross.  All roles are available and both professionals and amateurs are welcome. No appointments are necessary. TheatreWorks offers a stipend to all performers, technicians, and directors. For audition sides, sheet music for the auditions, character breakdowns, and directions, visit WWW.THEATREWORKS.US/ACTORS.  Rehearsals begin in August with performances beginning September 25 and running through October 24 on Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays.  TheatreWorks is an award-winning, professional non-Equity theatre company located on 5 Brookside Avenue, just off Route 202 (next to the CVS). NEW!! WILLIMANTIC: The WTG will be holding auditions for Opening Night on Monday & Tuesday, July 20th and 21st at 7 PM at the Burton Leavitt Theatre. For more information, you may contact Gordon directly at: 860-455-0394, or by email at: gordonehansen@charter.net.  Maine DAMARISCOTTA: Looking to replace an actor who had to drop out of my upcoming production of A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM: an early 20's or college-aged male actor.  Rehearsals begin next week. All details below: Fenix Theatre (Shakespeare in Deering Oaks Park) and River Arts of Damariscotta will present A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM in August: August 5-15 in Deering Oaks Park (Portland) and August 21-23 in Damariscotta. I am directing this production, which feature some of the best of Portland's acting talent: Ian Carlsen, Brian Chamberlain, Liz Chambers, Paul Drinan, Ariel Francoeur, Kathleen Kimball, Lisa Muller-Jones & Seth Rigoletti.  I am looking for one (1) early 20's/college- aged male actor to play a fairy in this production.  In addition to play two of the named fairies in the play (Cobweb, Moth, Mustardseed or Peasebloom) in the scenes with Titania & Bottom, the fairy ensemble in this production will be onstage for the entire play and will interact and sometimes manipulate the "onstage" action. The fairies will also interact with the audience as they entire the space in Deering Oaks park.  Actors with singing/musical theater experience or other special skills, such as dancing, gymnastics, etc., that can add to the production will receive special consideration. This will be a fairly sexy production, so interested actress should be comfortable with caressing and kissing cast members of both genders and with their own body image.  Rehearsals run for 4 weeks, and begin Monday July 6th. The fairy ensemble will rehearse twice a week for the first 2 weeks of rehearsal (July 6-19), then 3-4 times the 3rd week (July 20-26), and then 6 times a week July 27-Aug 4. Rehearsals are a combination of weekday evenings and weekend days.  I will be as flexible as possible about scheduling rehearsals around conflicts, as I am asking the fairy ensemble to volunteer their services for this production.  Performances run Wed through Sat, Aug 5-15 in Deering Oaks Park, and actors need to be available the weekend of Fri Aug 21-Sun Aug 23 to be in Damariscotta for restaging rehearsals and performances.  Interested actors should contact Peter Brown at peter3brown@gmail.com or 207.615.4020, as soon as possible. 715 WESTBROOK/PORTLAND: Acorn Productions has issued RFPs for next season Phyzgig festival and Maine Playwrights Festival. We are seeking original scripts by Maine-based playwrights of any length, and vaudeville-style performers interested in performing this year at Phyzgig.Please visit www.acorn-productions.org  for information about both of these opportunities. 07 Massachusetts ANDOVER: Disney's Beauty and the Beast - August 24 & 26 @ ACT Andover - www.actandover.com.  Come join us for this fun family musical. Huge Chorus. Lots of parts and lots of opportunity for kids!  Auditions will be held Aug 24 & 26 7PM Kids Aug 30th 2:00pm.  Contact Charles at charlesgracy@actandover.com for more information.  BOSTON (GREATER): Big Smile Entertainment is seeking attractive young women who can sing tight harmonies for holiday girl groups. Must have reliable transportation and have a positive, out-going personality. Groups will be performing during holiday season approximately Nov/Dec. We will be hiring enough singers to have several groups available to work, so schedule will be flexible. You will be paid per gig with travel stipend. If interested please forward photo and resume and a cover letter outlining relative vocal experience/vocal range and your measurements(or dress size) including height. We will be setting up auditions at a later date and will e-mail those we are interested in. Please forward your materials and questions to BigSmileProductions@yahoo.com 715   BURLINGTON: Burlington Players auditions for Don’t Dress for Dinner, July 20 & 21 at 7 pm with callbacks July 22, if required.  Rapid paced French farce, accents not required.  Production dates are Sep 18-Oct 3.  Park Playhouse, One Edgemere Ave, Burlington .  For character details, visit burlingtonplayers.com CAMBRIDGE: The Longwood Players (in residence at the Cambridge YMCA Theatre) - You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown (1999 Revival) - August 25, 26, 27, Callbacks: August 30.  Cambridge YMCA Theatre, 820 Mass Ave, Central Square (T: Red line).  Production: Cambridge YMCA Theatre, November 13, 14, 15, 19, 20, 21, 2009.  Join us for the first show of our 12th season, Clark Gesner's charming musical based on the comic strip Peanuts by Charles Schulz.  Directed by Kaitlyn Chantry and Music Directed by Karin Denison.  All audition information and an online sign-up form are posted at www.longwood players.org/Auditions.html.  If you wish to reserve a slot by phone, please contact Vilas Sridharan at 617-877-3868. If you have signed up for an audition slot and need to cancel or change for any reason, please contact Vilas Sridharan at vilas@longwoodplayers.org or 617-877-3868 as soon as possible. GARDNER: Busytown - July 27 and 29, 6:30PM @ Theatre at the Mount - www.mwcc.edu/HTML/gmod/tam/default.html.  Ensemble of 12 teens needed for touring production of this children's musical, based on the books by Richard Scarry. Busytown is always buzzing with activity. And Huckle Cat introduces us to Farmer Pig, Grocer Cat, Construction Worker, Fire Chief as he takes us on a tour of his great neighborhood. Through vibrant singing and dancing we see that everyone in Busytown relies on one another and every job has an important role.  Contact Gail at g_steele@mwcc.mass.edu for more information. HINGHAM: August 10 & 11, 7 pm - Hingham Civic Music Theatre will be holding auditions for their fall 2009 production of "South Pacific". Auditions will take place at the Sanborn Auditorium, 210 Central Street, Hingham Town Hall, Hingham, MA. Please come prepared with musical selection that shows your range and NOT from the show. Dress comfortably for a dance audition as well. Show dates are October 16-17-18 & October 23-24-25, 2009. For further information please call Director Bill Boyer at 617-537-3131 NEW!! WAKEFIELD: Wakefield Repertory Theatre is in need of a MUSIC DIRECTOR for its upcoming production of She Loves Me. This is a paying position. Applicants should have prior musical direction experience.  The rehearsals will start in August and the production will be staged October 2009. There are also some production meetings and auditions prior to the start date. Auditions are currently scheduled to take place July 26 and 27.   Interviews will take place immediately. Applicants should forward their resumes to rmacrobbie@yahoo.com.  If you have any questions, please e-mail to the same address or call (781) 245-1173. NEW!! WESTFORD: Centre Stage Theatre & The Nashoba Players auditions - GODSPELL - AUGUST 23, 24 7PM @ 10 LINCOLN STREET (across from the Library & the Common). Prepare 16 bars of an uptempo song. Prepare for movement and improv, if necessary. Minimum age is 10, and a child should have a great deal of experience in musical theatre. Multi-age cast. Read-thru 8/26 at 7pm. Rehearsals begin 8/31. All-day rehearsal 10/24. Production: 10/25-11/7. Director: Harriet Friedman. Music Director: Jeff Kimball New Hampshire BARRINGTON & PORTSMOUTH: Seeking Extras for the short film, Crooked Lane, starring Ann Cusack. This film will shoot from July 6 - 10 in Portsmouth and Barrington NH. Extras are needed for various scenes in general public areas (restaurants, park, sidewalk, Market Square...).  We need: 25 Extras on July 6th in Portsmouth NH (men & women); 10 Extras on July 9th in Barrington NH (men only); 20 Extras on July 10th in Portsmouth NH, some of which can be repeats from July 6th.  Age Range is 20 years or older.  For more information on the film, please see www.leftbankfilms.com.  This is a non-paying gig. Food will be provided on set.  If you are interested, please respond to Bethany Constance a713production@comcast.net with: Your Name; Your Phone Number; Which day(s) you are available (assume full days); Attach ONE photo (No resume...we will ask if needed).  Subject Line of your response should be: Extras: Your Name 7/10 Rhode Island PAWTUCKET: The Community Players announce open auditions for their fall musical, A Chorus Line, to be held Sunday, August 9 and Monday, August 10 at Jenks Auditorium, Division Street, Pawtucket, RI (across from McCoy Stadium). (Callbacks, if necessary, will be held Thursday, August 13). Sign-in will begin at 6:30 pm, with auditions beginning promptly at 7 pm. Director Daniel Kirby is looking for 2 men, ages 30-50 for non-singing roles, 8 men/9 women (strong singer/dancers for primary roles), plus 10-12 additional singer/dancers for minor roles and offstage voices. Those interested in auditioning should prepare 16-32 bars of music NOT from the show (bring clearly marked sheet music in appropriate key), and should come prepared to dance. An accompanist will be provided (no tapes or CDs). Auditions will consist of readings from the script, and a short dance combination will be taught. Production dates are November 6-8, 13-15 and 20-22 at Jenks Auditorium. Musical direction is by Ron Procopio, with choreography by Lennie Machado. Complete character breakdown info is available at www.thecommunityplayers.org.  For further information, call (401) 727-8418. PROVIDENCE (East): The Providence Singers AUDITIONS - August 11 & August 18 by appointment at the Carter Center. Experienced choral singers in all voice parts are welcome; male and alto voices are especially in demand. Audition includes a prepared solo, vocalization, ear training, and sight reading. To learn more or schedule an audition, call 401-751-5700 or email operations@providencesingers.org; www.providencesingers.org NEW!! WESTERLY: GRANITE THEATRE announces open auditions for CABARET. Monday, July 13 and Tuesday, July 14, 2009 @ 7 PM. Book by Joe Masteroff; Lyrics by Fred Ebb; Music by John Kander. Based on the Play by John Van Druten and Stories by Christopher Isherwood. DIRECTOR: David Jepson; MUSICAL DIRECTOR: Audrey Kaiser; CHOREOGRAPHER: Lisa Clough. Granite Theatre, 1 Granite St, Westerly, RI - Info: 401-348-0555. PERFORMANCE DATES: Oct. 16, 17, 18, 22, 23, 24, 25, 29, 30, 31, Nov 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 15, 19, 20, 21 & 22, 2009. Seeking Men ages 20s-60s; Women ages 20s-60s. Cast of approximately 18. OPEN AUDITION – NO APPOINTMENTS NECESSARY. Readings will be from the script and each auditioner should prepare a song preferably from the show. If the song is not from the show please bring your sheet music. Accompanist provided. Bring your head shot and/or a resume (we can take a Polaroid shot if necessary). Come prepared to dance. All cast and crew receive stipend payments for performances. For directions go to our website www.granitetheatre.com  NEW!! WESTERLY: GRANITE THEATRE announces open auditions for Norm Foster's Comedy SELF HELP. DIRECTOR: Arthur Pignataro. Granite Theatre, 1 Granite St, Westerly, RI - Mon & Tues July 20 & 21, 2009 @ 7 PM. 401-596-2341 (theatre) or 401-290-7166 for info. Readings will be from the script. No appointment necessary. PERFORMANCE DATES: Sept 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 24, 25, 26, 27, Oct 1, 2, 3, & 4, 2009. All cast and crew receive stipend payments for performances. For directions call the theatre or go to our website at www.granitetheatre.com Vermont Nothing right now. Please check back! Actor's Equity Casting Call AuditionAlerts.com Cast Call USA Showbiz Central Online (NY) Auditions.net Cast & Crew Auditions (ME) NEFilm Jobs New England Theatre 411 Exploretalent.com

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