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AUDITIONS/JOB OPPORTUNITIES/ETC.
Connecticut
DANBURY: Extras wanted for national commercial shooting
outdoors in Fairfield County CT area Wednesday, November 6th, regardless
of weather. Active males needed between the ages of 18-30. Pay rate is $100 for the day.
Contact Paul Rotello at spotcast@lycos.com. or send photos and resume to:
Spotcast, 11 Linden Pl. Danbury, CT 06810.
MIDDLETOWN:
Oddfellows Playhouse Youth Theater in Middletown is looking for a LIGHTING
DESIGNER for a mainstage production of "Arabian Nights" which opens
November 14th. There is some pay. Please contact Dic Wheeler at
(860)347-6143 or oddfellows@wesleyan.edu
Maine
GARDINIER: Johnson Hall is looking for Directors who might be interested in directing a December 20, 21, 22 Community Youth Theater production of "Best Christmas Pageant Ever." We are also looking for a Director for our spring Community Youth Theater production, (show TBA, non-musical script proposals welcome), that will take place the first two weekends in May, 2003. Instructors who would like to teach Creative Dramatics, Audition Techniques, Musical Theater, et. al., are also encouraged to contact: Beverly Broyles, Executive Director, Johnson Hall Performing Arts Center, P.O. Box 777, Gardiner, ME 04345; (207) 582-7144, e-mail johallinc@aol.com.
PORTLAND: Seeking two females and dancing extras for no-budget DV short "Sister" directed by Franklin McMahon - Open Casting Call in Portland, Maine November 9th and 10th. Mandy - 22-26 trained dancer, strong actress, lead in film. Mandy is a dancer who is very hip, out-going, strong presence. Jessica - 27-35 corporate, conservative character. Male and female dancer extras, also needed. Please send resume/headshot to Sister Casting - Franklin McMahon, 452 Cumberland Ave. #2 Portland ME 04101 or e-mail a headshot to casting@fmstudio.com. Full audition details and directions are now up at http://www.franklinmcmahon.com. For more info e-mail or call 207-772-5724.
MISC: Hello video and filmmakers - I'm a Maine-based cameraman looking for an intern or two for upcoming BetaSP productions. If you would like to gain experience on corporate and marketing video shoots, please reply by e-mail and resume w/ a reference. On the subject line, please include the area where you live. You would get practice at setting and shaping light, plus exposure to corporate video production. Equipment available on set includes C-stands, 2k opens & fresnels, Lekos, Parcans, Flos, CTB, CTO, photofloods, diffusion materials, monitors, and some audio equipment. This year, I've worked for VP Films, Platinum Television Group, New England Cable News, KCAL-TV, and CSP Productions. Applicants should have some knowledge of three-point lighting, and the basic experience of setting a light on a stand. C-stand experience is a plus. Knowledge of hard vs. soft light and bounce cards is ideal. These are the dates and locations of the upcoming productions: 22nd in CT, 24th in Beverly, MA; 28th near Millinocket, ME; 5th near Londonderry, NH. If you live near these areas, we could meet at the location. Ideally, I would like to work with someone from Southern Maine on these shoots, and you are welcome to travel with me. Thanks in advance for your interest. Sincerely, Jeff Ringrose, Cameraman - 207-828-1787 Home; 866-821-0547 Toll-Free
MISC: THE LAST
RESORT PLAYERS are a professional theater group based at a resort in Mid-Coast Maine. We
have a unique formula for producing shows that guarantees full houses, an excellent
working environment and very high pay. We are seeking a very special person to fill the
first vacancy we have had in 3 years. We need an experienced soprano with strong comic
skills to fill lead roles in 2 shows. The ideal candidate is: 18 to 35 yrs old, Able to
solo in a variety of styles, Able to hold tight harmonies, Able to learn music and lines
quickly, Has basic piano skills, Enjoys ad-lib and close audience interaction, Able
to make a commitment to a group. We offer steady work [we cant fill all the gigs we
are offerred] limited travel in Maine, some of the highest pay in Maine, original
material, wonderful professional working atmosphere and lots of fun. Aiditions are being
scheduled now for the 2003 season. FMI contact Dennis Doiron at mtghse@clinic.net. Dont wait!!!
MISC: The Freeport Community Center has available about 220 theater seats which were removed from Gould Academy a year ago. Our plans for their use have fallen through and they are available for free to any interested party. They range from average to very good in terms of condition and were designed for a raked floor. Anyone interested could call 207-865-3379 or e-mail dcgx2@msn.com. David Glendinning, President, Freeport Community Players and member of the Community Center Coalition.
MISC: The Freeport High School Drama Tech Club is looking for volunteers in the Maine theater community to act (via email) as a resource mentor. We are looking for those unsung backstage techies who specialize in certain areas of tech such as stage managing, lighting, sound, sets, makeup, costumes, special effects, props, etc. etc …you get the idea. This year the tech club is implementing a peer mentoring system where the upper-class students will train the underclass students in the above mentioned areas. The volunteers would act as a resource if the students need advice from someone with experience in that certain area. Some of the underclass students have never been involved in a production before when they reach high school so a crash course is often needed. Keeping with tradition of community theater in Maine, mentor volunteers do not get paid (why break tradition) and you may never be contacted. If a student has a tech question or would like a 2nd opinion or just get a different idea on how to do something in the tech world you would simply be available via email (phone if absolutely necessary). It's that easy!! No fuss no muss! You may be helping a future member of your theater organization as well by nurturing someone's interest in the backstage field! Think of it as an investment! So if you are interested please email me privately with your name, email, phone number (again optional), area of specialty, theater organization & location if applicable. Your help is greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance! - Tim Ryan, Drama Tech Club Advisor, Freeport High School; ryan65@aol.com
Massachusetts
WESTFIELD: The Westfield Theatre Group, a division of the Westfield Woman's Club, announces auditions for it's spring musical "Once Upon A Mattress". They wil be held on Tuesday and Wednesday November 19-20 starting at 7:00 p.m. There are parts and chorus roles available for anyone 16 or older. Anyone auditioning should have a song prepared and bring either music for the accompanist or a CD/tape. Scripts will be available at the time of auditions. The show dates for "One Upon a Mattress" are April 11,12, 25,26 and May 2,3, 2003 with 8 performances total. The director will be Jacqueline Haney with music direction by David Kidwell. Rehearsals will be held on Sunday, Tuesdy and Wednesday evenings, starting after the new year. If you have questions or want further information, please call the theatre at 413-572-6838 or chest out our website at www.WestfieldTheatreGroup.com.
New Hampshire
CONCORD: St. Paul's School needs Mice, Soldiers, Angels and Mother Ginger children for The Nutcracker. Dancers 5 -12 years-old. Performances will take place at the Capitol Center for the Arts as SPS Memorial Hall December 12, 13 and 14th. Rehearsals will take place the end of September through December. For more information please contact Nikki Milano at (603) 229-5626 or email nmilano@sps.edu
New York
NEW YORK/BRIDGEPORT (CT): Playhouse on the Green (formerly Polka Dot Playhouse) in Bridgeport announces auditions for the classic holiday show, Babes in Toyland, with music by Victor Herbert, book and lyrics by Glen MacDonough. The Playhouse's newly appointed artistic director, Christian Saint-Girard, will direct. He is actively seeking local and non-union talent for this production. Musical director is Charles Wade. Open call for children ages 10 to 16 is scheduled on Saturday, October 19, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Playhouse, 177 State St., Bridgeport. Non-required adult-only Equity and non-Equity principal singers' call is on Tuesday, October 22, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., at the Playhouse. Equity principal singers' call is on Thursday, October 24, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Nola Studios, 250 West 54th Street, NYC. All roles require strong, legit singers/actors who move well. Those auditioning are requested to sing standard musical theatre or operetta music (no pop or rock) and be prepared with appropriate sheet music in own key (accompanist will not transpose). Adult roles: Uncle Barnaby, a rich, miserly villain, 40's - 60's, character voice; Alan, Barnaby's nephew, young, romantic lead, 20's, bari-tenor; Jane, Barnaby's niece, ingenue lead, 20's, soprano; Hilda/Mother Goose, character woman, 50's, mezzo/alto; Roderigo, a simple-minded ruffian, any age, character type; Gonzorgo, heavy-set ruffian, comic character type, any age; Widow Piper, a poor widow, 40's +, contralto; Tom Tom, Widow Piper's eldest son, young, romantic lead, 20's, tenor; Contrary Mary, Widow Piper's eldest daughter, ingenue lead, 20's, soprano; Master Toymaker, toymaker to the whole world, character man, bari-tenor; Grumio, Toymaker's apprentice, late teens to early 20's, bari-tenor; and Inspector Marmaduke, inspector for the Toyland police, 40's +, baritone. Children's roles, ages 10 to 16, (all must sing and move well) are: Simple Simon, Peter Pumpkin Eater, Tommy Tucker, Jack, Jill, Little Boy Blue, Little Bo Peep and Miss Muffet. Toy soldier dancers have already been cast locally. Rehearsals are November 5 through November 20, Tuesdays through Fridays, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturdays and Sundays, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., at the Playhouse. Not all actors are called for every rehearsal. There will be five performances weekly, November 21 through December 29, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., matinees Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m., with a special New Year's Eve show on December 31, 7:30 p.m. Playhouse on the Green is a 228-seat proscenium house with modern dressing rooms, green room/rehearsal halls and elegantly appointed lobby located on historic McLevy Green in the heart of Bridgeport. For more information, visit www.PlayhouseOnTheGreen.org or call (203) 333-3666.NEW YORK: The Vision Repertory Company,"VRC", announces today that it has begun casting for their upcoming off broadway theatrical events in the Fall of 2003. They have two plays slated to be showcased in 2003, Temporary Suicide and Unusual Behavior. Temporary Suicide was written by Roxanne Alese and is a play based on serious illness, survival, and the power of the human spirit. Scheduled for Fall 2003 and to be presented at The Producers Club Theaters. Unusual Behavior was written by Roxanne Alese and is a play based on a comedic look into family life as seen by one of its members. VRC seeks experienced actress to play lead character. Must have strong acting credentials and a trained speaking voice for narrated voice-over throughout entire play. Please visit our site www.visionnyc.net to submit your photos and resume, as well as to get more information on the VRC, our projects, our talented cast members and crew. The Vision Repertory Company "VRC" was founded in 1992 (Non-Union) as an organization dedicated to the presentation of original plays based on actual events. Themes ranging from drug addiction to suicidal situations to serious health issues. The VRC takes great pride in its ability to represent honest and accurate information in all of its productions. With a staff consisting of experienced and knowledgeable artist, we have opened our doors to individuals from all walks of life with the hope that they will assist us in making our characters and story lines as truthful and realistic as possible. At times our view point may be considered iconoclastic and may cause controversy among our viewers. Nevertheless, our goal is to ALWAYS leave our audience feeling some form of emotion. Whether they identify with the subject matter or not, we can guarantee that they will be strongly affected by the abrasive rawness of our work. We earnestly attempt to bring social awareness to all VRC projects. The VRC Founder and Artistic Director Roxanne Alese was educated at "The American Academy of Dramatic Arts", "H.B. Studios", "The Writers Workshop", " The School For Film and Television" and "Weist-Barron". She has been actively involved in the theater producing, directing, performing and writing. Her goal is to continue to produce material containing realistic issues and to invite new and creative artist to join the group. Disinterested in pandering to the public, she chooses projects that reflect traumatic real life situations. Tenacious in her efforts to represent realism to all VRC productions, she ardently researches all subject matter to its full potential, capturing all details necessary for a successful presentation. The Vision Repertory Company is always looking for the new and upcoming stars.
Rhode Island
PROVIDENCE: Trinity Repertory Company Auditions
Vermont
RUTLAND: Shadow Puppets Entertainment seeks editor/assistant editors to work on feature film which recently completed production in Maine. (Shot on Super-16 film) Individual must have experience with AVID Media and Film Composer. Knowledge of Pro-Tools a plus. Must be willing to travel to Rutland, VT and must be available for three weeks between Sept and December. More info available by emailing Joshua Gass - salinger6@aol.com. Do not respond to our YAHOO address. Another editor is attached to this project but will be cutting small portions of film in Los Angeles.
Connecticut
NEW BRITAIN: October 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26 & November 1, 2 & 3 - Richard O'Brien's The Rocky Horror Show @ Repertory Theatre of New Britain. Directed by Chris Ryan, Musical Direction by Joshua Lucenti, choreography by Xander Capirchio; Featuring Ken Lundquist, Halden Smith, Susan Crocker, Henry Haburey, Jr., Adam Boe, Aaron Jackson, Dan Fletcher, Tammi Crunk, Ariana Valdes...and many more! 8:00pm...with a midnight show on Saturday Night! OPEN SEATING - $16 for Early Birds; $18 at the door @ 23 Norden Street, New Britain, CT. Prop Bags will be available for FULL partici...pation
POMFRET: Break
A Leg Productions at Pomfret School - A Theatre Workshop Program for Ages 8-18 - presents Kids
on Broadway @ Hard Auditorium, Rt 169, November 21-24. For
more information call 860.963.5261. Featuring songs from FOOTLOOSE, FAME, 42ND STREET,
ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW, YOU'RE A GOOD MAN CHARLIE BROWN, and many more.
Spectacular vocals and Choreography. Must be seen. You won't believe all the
young talent in Northeastern Connecticut.
Maine
LEWISTON: Lady Windermere's Fan -- The
Bates College theater department presents Oscar Wilde's sparkling comedy of manners, in a
production directed by Professor Paul Kuritz. Nov. 3-10 (8 p.m. Fridays
and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays), Gannett Theater, Pettigrew Hall, Andrews Road, Bates
College, Lewiston. $6/$3. 207-786-6161.
Massachusetts
ANDOVER: Andover High
School Drama Guild presents
New Hampshire
DERRY: KCT Productions presents Gilbert & Sullivan's "Pirates of Penzance" November 8,9,10 at the Adams Memorial Opera House in Derry, NH. Tickets $10 adults $8 seniors and children under 12. To reserve tickets call the box office - 603- 437-0505. For more information call 603-434-8524 or email kct@derrynh.com
New York
POUND RIDGE: The Pound Ridge Theatre
Company Presents John Patrick Shanley's "Italian American Reconciliation"
directed by Tom Rushen. Performance dates are November 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16,
17; Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm
Sunday Matinees at 3pm @ Conant Hall on Route 137, Pound Ridge, NY. Tickets $15, $12
for Seniors, Students, and PRTC Members. General admission seating. The Inn at Pound
Ridge offers a pre-theatre dinner on Fridays at 6pm for $34
per person, plus cost of show ticket. Call for tickets: (914) 764-1902 or email: prtc01@yahoo.com.
Please visit our website: www.geocities.com/prtc01
Rhode Island
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Connecticut
POMFRET: 10/26 - Amy Gallatin & Stillwaters; 10/27 - Hugh Blumenfeld & Andrew Calhoun @ The Vanilla Bean Café, www.thevanillabeancafe.com - 860-928-1562
Maine
LEWISTON: 11/9 - Glazer and Macomber --
The Bates College Concert Series presents pianist Frank Glazer, an artist in residence at
Bates, and violinist Curtis Macomber, Glazer's colleague in the New England Piano
Quartette, performing three Beethoven violin sonatas. 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, Olin Arts
Center Concert Hall, Russell Street, Lewiston. FREE. 207-786-6135.
LEWISTON: 11/15-16 - Bates College Choir --
Directed by John Corrie and accompanied by orchestra, the choir sings a cantata from
Bach's "Christmas Oratorio" and Mozart's "Solemn Vespers of the
Confessor." 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 15-16, Olin Arts Center Concert Hall,
Russell Street, Lewiston. FREE. 207-786-6135.
LEWISTON: 11/20 - Pianist Frank Glazer --
The dean of Maine pianists offers a program of music by Schumann, Debussy, Liszt and
Beethoven (the "Moonlight" Sonata). 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20. Olin Arts Center
Concert Hall, Russell Street, Lewiston. FREE. 207-786-6135.
Massachusetts
ALLSTON: THE ACRO-BRATS celebrate the release of their new full-length CD, 'Kicking & Screaming' (Susspool Records, rel. date: 11/12/02) at O'Brien's (3 Harvard Ave., Allston) on Wednesday, November 13. Show starts at 9; Admission is $6. For ticket info., call 617-782-6240.
LINCOLN: Please join us on Thursday, November 14, for an exciting evening of musical entertainment, featuring three Acapella groups, Harvard Krokodiloes, BroadBand, and "Where's the Band?" along with a demonstration of African Drumming. The event is an important fundraiser to support Sudanese refugees living in Lincoln. Often called the "Lost Boys of Sudan" these young men survived horrific conditions in their war-torn country as children and were resettled in the United States in 2001. Three of these "lost boys," now young men, live in Lincoln, where a network of volunteers provide support for all aspects of their new life in America -- school, work, housing, and customs. They all work in the community as well as attend Lincoln Sudbury High School. "An Evening of Music" with the Harvard Krokodiloes, BroadBand and the African Drummers will be held at the Pierce House, Three Weston Road, in Lincoln, from 7:00-10:00 p.m. The "Kroks" are an Acapella student group at Harvard University. BroadBand is an all female acappella group consisting of women from Lincoln and the surrounding towns. Adding to the lively musical fare will be Charles Adeng, one of the Sudanese men living in Lincoln. Adeng will demonstrate traditional African drumming. Tickets are $75 per person and are available beginning November 1 at the Cambridge Trust Company's Lincoln office, 152 Lincoln Road. Proceeds will directly benefit Lincoln's Sudanese men. Limited Tickets available.
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New York
OXFORD: Fri, Oct. 25 -- COSY SHERIDAN. www.nighteaglecafe.org; 607-843-7378
Rhode Island
CUMBERLAND: 10/26 - FOUR OF RHODE ISLAND'S BEST SINGER-SONGWRITERS IN-THE-ROUND: BILL PETTERSON, MARY ANN ROSSONI, DAN LILLEY, AND HURRICANE @ BLACKSTONE RIVER THEATRE, 549 BROAD STREET, CUMBERLAND, RI 02864 - THEATRE PHONE 401-725-9272 WWW.RIVERFOLK.ORG. Tickets: $10
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Connecticut
HARTFORD: 1st Saturdays - Bound: Hartford's ONLY Gothic/Industrial/Fetish Dance Party @ Webster Underground, 31 Webster St. - hartford@boundorg; http://hartford.bound.org
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FILM/VIDEOMISC: CALL FOR ENTRIES: Rad Digital Film Festival is dedicated to the showcasing of quality films created in the digital medium, either with camera's and/or computers. Our aim is to attract distributors, producers, programming purchasers and the media to create a hot marketing environment. The digital revolution is the future of filmmaking and we want to provide the link between creation and distribution. Showing at the Laemmle Sunset 5, 8000 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles Ca 90046 - 12/13/02 - 12/15/02. For info: www.radproductions.com
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BOSTON: The Boston Film & Video Foundation (BFVF) is pleased to present the
Boston premiere of the award-winning documentary you don't know what i got!
The screening will take place this Wednesday, October 23rd, at 9:45 pm at the
Brattle Theatre. Director Linda Duvoisin will be in attendance for a post-film
Q&A. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the Brattle Theatre box office.
For more information, please call 617-783-9241 x12 or write to sandra@bfvf.org.
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