This page contains auditions posted on Saturday, April 09, 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?
I have also read in the chat box that some have experienced inappropriate behavior and actions at auditions. What do you look for in an audition notice to avoid running into a situation like this?
Let's chat throughout the week about what work needs to be done before we even submit ourselves for auditions. What have your experiences been like, and what questions do you always ask yourself?
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The Brothers Power
Type: Modeling Other
Union Requirements: Non-Union
Primary location of project Seattle, WA
Project Begins Apr 9, 2011
Project Ends May 21, 2011
Project Description:
The Brothers Power is a new rock opera by local teacher and composer, Mark Power. The primary supporting cast will be models - must be over 5'8
Audition/Interview Dates:
Saturday, April 9 from 1-4pm
Callbacks or second audition/interview?
tba
Audition Requirements:
Be prepared to move and be coached on runway style.
Describe any monetary compensation:
Equity share from 1st presentation May 21, and from future shows.
Character Breakdown / Project Needs
Need 10 female models who can move, and be comfortable and intensely present a host of different looks from nurses to car salesmen to church ladies to mobsters. The story is about the infamous lives of Raymond and Richard Power.
Prefered method of submission: Arrive for audition
Audition Location: 1507 Queen Anne Ave N.
HapkidoHouse - google Seattle Hapkido house for map
Specific submission instructions:
Arrive at 1507 queen Anne Ave N. by 4pm with measurements for costumes, and with comfortable workout attire.
Reply to: For more information, email power4art@yahoo.com.
Source: Private Submissionl
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OCEANA PROJECT
Type: Non-Union Student Other
Format: Audio Only
Union Requirements: Non-Union
Primary location of project Seattle, WA
Project Begins Apr 9, 2011
Project Ends Apr 30, 2011
Project Description:
Primarily for kids 14 and under - audition for audio recording and photo shoot.
Saturday April 9 from 1 until 4pm
Ocean is a compelling story with dynamic characters and an environmentally relevant them (and loads of fun).
Audition/Interview Dates:
Saturday April 9
Callbacks or second audition/interview?
Callbacks same day. 5pm
Audition Requirements:
Bring very short song and monologue. Do not have to be memorized.
Character Breakdown / Project Needs
All characters should have the voice quality of a young person 12 or under.
Aarnavi -self exiled queen, loses a child at the birth
Nurse - wily and ruthless
Sea Lily - teacher, and female romantic lead
Luciano - sea captain, and male romantic lead
Marone - chief villain, and adopted son of Nurse
3 sailors - silly, comedic roles - strong singers required
3 henchmen - definitely like the stooges
School children
Ensemble - need to be strong singers (for recording)
Prefered method of submission: Arrive for audition
Specific submission instructions:
Bring headshot, along with 45 second monologue and song
Other details you need to know about these auditions:
We will need measurements for costume fitting, and photo shoot. We have the brilliant Nancy Horner as costumer, who cannot be there Saturday check out her website: www.thescarletcurtain.com
Reply to: For more information, email mpower@hapkidohouse.com
Source: Private Submission
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HIV education video
Type: Non-Union Documentary
Format: Other
Union Requirements: Non-Union
Primary location of project Seattle, WA
Project Description:
Hello, this is a casting call for a short HIV education video, for the eight roles outlined below. Please share and forward this widely through April 11.
The project is four brief videos being produced by the UW for a research project designed to foster discussion and reflection in support groups for HIV-positive African Americans. The current draft of the script is attached (subject to change).
Each actor is needed for a one-hour preproduction meeting and table read and a 5 hour half-day shoot. Production will occur in early May at locations TBD in the Seattle area. This is a non-union job and the pay is $200 per actor, plus two DVDs of the finished product. Actors will be expected to provide their own wardrobe and makeup. Low budget educational videos with an emotional center!
If you are interested in playing one of these roles, please contact Michelle Desmond at . Please send:
• A current photo
• A summary of your acting experience
• Your contact information including phone number
• A summary of your availability for a casting session or a shoot (especially dates or times that absolutely do not work).
We will schedule in-person casting sessions between April 11 and 16 in Seattle at an office near Harborview Hospital.
Roles:
Scenario 1: Office Lunchroom
Yolanda is a 40 year old African American woman who is HIV +
Mary is an African American woman and Yolanda’s colleague
Grace is an African American woman and Yolanda’s colleague
Scenario 2: Sisters at the park
Alex is 23 and HIV+, a young African-American woman.
Danielle is an African-American woman and Alex’s older sister.
African American toddler age 2-4.
Scenario 3: Counseling
Tanya – 27, female African American
Counselor: 40-60, female African American
Scenario 4: First date
Saundrea, 31, female African American
Mark: 33-35, male African American
Reply to: mdesmond@uw.edu
Source: Private Submission
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Actor wanted, 18-26 for local indie film
Looking for 18 - 26 year-old actor for local indie film (Seattle)
Young adult MALE actor needed to perform in a locally produced film about youth homelessness. The role we are hiring for will be of young man in his early twenties in an interview situation.
This is a documentary film - yes that's right, it's a documentary. The role will be to portray a young man being interviewed about his life. The script is a direct transcription from an actual interview with a real character, who prefers to remain anonymous. The actor must be able to portray this character as authentically as possible. For more detail about this unusual project, please visit the website for a complete description - www.invisibleyoung.com.
Prior acting experience required. Must be caucasian, 18 to 26. Must reside in or around the Seattle area with reliable transportation. Production to begin late this month.
Pay will be $400 for performing this role. We are expecting the shoot to take one full day, and expect the actor to be able to rehearse with the director once or twice before the shoot. This is a non-union gig.
If you are interested in this unique opportunity, please reply to this ad and include a head shot (at least 1), and/or other photos (non-explicit), profile/resume/experience and contact information. Finalists will be contacted to setup up an interview with the producer/director.
Reply to: gigs-vbb4e-2312883864@craigslist.org
Source: Craigslist
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Actors Wanted for Fun Commercial
2nd year Film and Video students at Seattle Central Community College are shooting "Turkey Day", a fun commercial spec combining live action with stop motion animation tomorrow (Saturday April 9th) from 10am to 5pm. We are still in need of filling two roles.
Synopsis: A young boy amuses himself at a boring family Thanksgiving dinner by warping into his imagination through his empty milk glass. When he looks through the glass, food comes to life, his grandpa is a penguin, and the turkey is deflating.
We are still casting for:
house wife (30-45) and husband (30-45)
Must be comfortable and enjoy wearing wacky costumes, which could include masks, beards, and other fun accessories. Must also be able to hold positions easily, making only small movements.
Please send headshot and resume in a reply to this post for consideration.
Shooting will take place tomorrow Saturday April 9th 10am to 5pm in Capitol Hill. Compensation will consist of a copy of the finished work for your reel and credit.
Reply to: gigs-97cku-2312993060@craigslist.org
Source: Craigslist
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