This page contains auditions posted on Friday, April 08, 2011.
Let's continue our discussion on how to pick the right auditions. What do you look for when selecting work you are interested in auditioning for. Many in the industry are willing to work for free if it is for a friend, or for something that will be great material for our reel, but some people in our community feel they should get paid appropriately for their work.
Honestly, I am always thankful to even just get paid from a gig found outside of an agent, but we all see things differently. What do you focus in on when filtering auditions for work? Do you look for monetary compensation, and weigh out how much work for how much money? Do you ask yourself whether auditioning for the experience and networking would be great in itself? What questions do you ask yourself before submitting yourself for auditions?
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Auditions for short film “The Day the Revolution Came to Town” April 10
Auditions in Olympia April 10
Sunday April 10 from 12pm noon to 4pm.
at the Evergreen State College Comm Building third floor.
2700 Evergreen Parkway Northwest
Olympia, WA 98505
The script is online at:
http://zinelibrary.info/day-revolution-came-town
No need to schedule an audition time, but don't all show up at once. We
are going to do a quick taped reading.
Extras don't need to audition, but send us an email if you are still
interested.
Log Line:
A drifter comes to town talking about revolution. People don’t take him
seriously until he defends himself from business owners, cops and thugs
trying to kick him out of town. The drifter plans on doing all he can to
destroy hierarchy before he goes.
Shooting Schedule:
This short film will be shot in 3 days late spring in Olympia, WA
Compensation:
No compensation except for film credit and food on set.
Casting for the roles of:
Guy – (Lead Role) Action hero with hard stare and weathered face. Guy
declared war on hierarchy a long time ago. All he thinks about, talks
about and does is revolution. Guy is an insurrectionary anarchist who
travels from town to town sparking revolution. Guy may talk with an accent
and the part requires some physical running, punching and kicking.
Person 1 and Person 2 – (Supporting roles) mid 20s homeless street kids
who are alienated from the system and completely cynical. They are best
friends.
Random Street Person – Mid thirties man casually dressed, asks Guy for
cigarette and ends up smoking pot with him. Laid back and easy going.
Young Woman – Dressed in business suit. A professional woman, stressed
from work and society, gives pocket change to Guy.
Old Woman –Late 60s and 70s An old radical who gave up the struggle 30
years ago. Old Woman becomes inspired to organize her neighbors.
Young Kid -- 8-12 Kid looks up to Guy and thinks he is a hero. The Young
Kid gives food to Guy from the restaurant his Dad works at.
(3) Business Owners – 40s-60s Small business owners who take things into
their own hands. They have a strong sense that their idea of morality is
right. They want Guy to leave town.
(2) Police officers – 30s and 40’s big mustached men. These police
officers have contempt for homeless people and are prone to violence. They
are used to pushing people around.
(5 or so) Mean Soccer Hooligans – 20s-30s muscular men with mean
expressions. They get together to beat up Guy.
(20) Extras – People walking down the street.
Dog – mutt, a mixed stray dog. The dog must be able to sit and retrieve
objects.
Crew
Art Director
Assistant Camera Operator
Grips
Sound Mixer/ Boom Op
Set Design
Make Up
Wardrobe
Stunt Coordinator
Pyrotechnics
Animal Wrangler
Production Assistants
Editor
Post Production Sound Engineer
Reply to: Contact oly-imc@riseup.net
Source: Performers Callboard
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Casting Notice
North Seattle Cabaret Seeks Variety Acts from Seattle / Everett / North
Seeking variety acts, Drama Comedy and Music, for regular performances
in established North Seattle venue. Compensation based on
experience and quality.
Please describe your act,
how long you have performed,
where we can see you or video.
Please include (Name, Mail Address, Email, Phone) contact information.
Thank you!
A. Acold
Reply to: casting1@mail.com using the guidelines above
Source: Performers Callboard
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BE IN A CHRISTMAS MOVIE WITH ELLIOT GOULD
“Ira Finkelstein’s Christmas”—a feature film being shot in Seattle—
still needs extras!!!! Wanna be in the movie with Elliot Gould??
Wednesday, April 13 through Friday, April 15 you can have your chance!
Here is a list of days we need extras. If interested, please shoot us
an email to the address below with the following information:
• FIRST/LAST NAME
• # OF PEOPLE INTERESTED (FAMILIES ARE GREAT! THE BIGGER THE BETTER!)
• AGES OF EACH PERSON
• PRIMARY PHONE
• EMAIL
• AVAILABLITY FOR EACH OF THE DATES LISTED BELOW
PLEASE ALSO INCLUDE A PICTURE AND OUTFIT SIZES (PANT & SHIRT SIZE).
EXTRAS NEEDED ON:
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13 – FRIDAY, APRIL 15
(AUDIENCE FOR STAGE SHOW)
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20, DAY
THURSDAY, APRIL 21, DAY
SATURDAY, APRIL 23, DAY
MONDAY, APRIL 25, DAY
THRUSDAY, APRIL 28, DAY
All extra work is on a volunteer basis. BUT you will be fed a catered
lunch and are guaranteed to have a great time!
THANK YOU!
WE LOOK FORWARD TO WORKING WITH YOU!
Reply to: ryank.ricks@gmail.com
Source: Northwest Film Forum Callboard
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Seattle Christmas Feature Needs Santa Photo Double!
Ira Finkelstein's Christmas - a feature film being shot in Seattle -
is looking for a volunteer white male photo double to play "Santa" on
Wednesday, April 13. This person would need to be available from 7am
to 7pm on that day. Listed below are the required measurements.
- Height: 5' 7"
- Weight: 220 lbs (please be within 20-30 lbs)
- Shoe Size: 9.5
- Chest: 46"
Ideally, we would also prefer this individual to be bald (or close to
it) and be clean shaven because you will be dressed in a wig and full
Santa beard.
Reply to: If you feel you are an exact and/or close fit, please email Ryan with
measurements and a recent photo at ryank.ricks@gmail.com.
Source: Northwest Film Forum Callboard
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JOB: Director of Development (Broadway Bound Children's Theatre)
Broadway Bound Children’s Theatre, Seattle’s leading youth theatre company, with an annual budget of $ 1 million, is in search of an experienced Director of Development. Post begins May, 2011. Interviews are expected to be held in November and will continue until the position is filled.
The Director of Development will report directly to the Executive Director, work closely with the Artistic Director, and collaborate with the Board of Directors to achieve development goals. This Director of Development is a newly created position, established by a grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. As such, it will require a self-starter, passionate about children’s theatre and Broadway Bound’s mission, and one who is ready to build from the bottom up, working without a dedicated support staff.
The core responsibilities of this post include, but are not limited to:
• Plan, implement, and track an overall fundraising plan for the organization
• Generate unearned income for annual operations via all possible foundation, corporate, and governmental sources, and individual donors
• Create and execute individual giving and major gift campaigns
• Develop a donor database, cultivate and maintain donor relationships, and increase the donor base
• Research and write grant applications and reports
• Produce and manage fundraising events while cultivating community support.
Those interested in applying should have at least five years experience working in performing arts fund raising (preferably non-profit theatre, and ideally in an organization that has a strong focus on children and youth), and a measureable track record of successful fundraising in the arts. The right candidate will also excel in identifying and soliciting gifts, generating grant applications and reports, and managing events. An advanced working knowledge of MS Office, working knowledge of fund raising databases and the ability to generate and understand financial reports, along with excellent writing and organizational skills and exceptional interpersonal skills will help insure success. The ability to build confidence and rapport among donors and a demonstrated passion for the arts and in particular the mission, vision, and values of Broadway Bound are a must.
Reply to: Send a letter of interest with salary expectations and resume to James D’Asaro, Executive Director, Broadway Bound Children’s Theatre, 5031 University Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105, or by email to jim@broadwaybound.org. Please no phone calls.
Source: Private Submission
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Video Editor Needed for Radical TV News Show
We are looking for someone to edit episodes of the Puget Sound Liberation
Report.
The Puget Sound Liberation Report is a public access TV show in Olympia
featuring news of humanity’s struggle for self-emancipation. We report on
stories locally and around the world. We recently filmed our first
episode.
We are filming the show in a studio using a green screen. Images and
related video appear behind the hosts or are cut in. Episodes are 30
minutes long.
This is a non-paying position.
Reply to: Contact oly-imc@riseup.net for more information.
Source: Performers Callboard
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Red Curtain Seeking Directors
Red Curtain Productions is accepting applications to direct for the 2011-12 season.
Noel Coward's "Blithe Spirit". Performances will be September 23rd - October 9th.
The smash comedy hit of the London and Broadway stages, this much-revived classic from the playwright of Private Lives offers up fussy, cantankerous novelist Charles Condomine, re-married but haunted (literally) by the ghost of his late first wife, the clever and insistent Elvira who is called up by a visiting "happy medium", one Madame Arcati. As the (worldly and un-) personalities clash, Charles' current wife Ruth is accidentally killed, "passes over", joins Elvira and the two "blithe spirits" haunt the hapless Charles into perpetuity.
William Shakespear's "Much Ado About Nothing". Performances will be February 17th - March 4th.
This show is best known for it's brilliant lovers, the dazzling Beatrice and Benedick, who spend the play exchanging insults. It's obvious to everyone but themselves that they are drawn to each other. A younger, less vivacious couple, Claudio and Hero, provide a more romantic and traditional relationship. As well as a good chunk of the plays' mischief. For it is these two which are manipulated by the villain Don Jon, who's evil heart and malicious sense of humor threaten their union. The villain is undone however by a bumbling constable, Dogberry, who without so much as intent manages to bring the mischief to the eyes of the savvier older couple, and ultimately save the day.
Alan Ackbourn's "Bedroom Farce". Performances will be April 20th - May 6th.
Trevor and Susannah, whose marriage is on the rocks inflict their miseries on their nearest and dearest, three couples whose own relationships are tenuous at best. Taking place sequentially in the three beleaguered couples' bedrooms during one endless Saturday night of co-dependence and dysfunction, beds, tempers and domestic order are ruffled, leading all the players to a hilariously touching epiphany. A long-running hit in London and New York.
Auditions and all performances will be at the Historic Everett Theatre at 2911 Colby Ave in downtown Everett.
Prospective Directors should be familiar with the script and are asked to submit a cover letter and resume by e-mail with the show or shows you are interested in in the subject line.
Applicants will be contacted to set up an interview. Application deadline is April 29th, 2011. There is a stipend pay for this job.
Reply to: Please send your application to auditionrcf@gmail.com.
Source: Performers Callboard
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PAID - Sound Engineer needed for event video shoot this Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sound Engineer needed for event video shoot this Saturday 9am - 5pm.
This a basic shoot covering an all-day workshop/conference. We will be shooting the presentations, some simple interviews and aspects of the break-out sessions. The event will be held in a medium to large size room and there will be lots of people in attendance. I anticipate some issues with background/crowd noise and I want to make sure to get clean audio of people interacting, particularly during the break-out sessions. I am looking for someone to capture sound and feed it directly into my camera's xlr audio input. We will be moving around the room capturing footage so a light/mobile setup is important.
Pay is $150 for the day.
Reply to: send inquiries to theproducer@ijoarts.com.
Source: Northwest Film Forum Callboard
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