This page contains auditions posted on Thursday, May 19, 2011.
As many of us already know, this industry can be very competitive. While you may go into an audition and nail it, you may learn later that they were looking for an actor with blonde hair and blue eyes, as opposed to the gorgeous red hair and dark eyes you were born with.
There are things in this industry that are out of our control when it comes to casting. The things that are in our control are those we should be working on and bettering to ensure we can better our chances of getting cast. The obvious traits in our control are talent, and we have discussed the importance of continuing to take classes and train. The not-so-obvious things in our control focus in on looks.
Many will tell you that maintaining healthy eating habits and a healthy figure are part of the job. In a recent news article, a variety of celebrities were interviewed for tips and advice on how they maintain their killer bods, and it came down to two simple things: nutrition and exercise. Yes, they have money for a nutritionist and a personal trainer, but they also consistently eat the same number of calories everyday, and workout everyday. This helps them stay fit, helps them look healthy, and even helps them keep their skin looking nice and fresh.
There was recently a casting for hand models, and many of us may have looked down at our hands to find scratches, scars, and unkept nails. This is another thing in our control - making sure that from head to toe, we look good for the part we are auditioning for.
It sounds obvious, but in this industry, you are the product, so being the best you is vital.
Maybe it's not as important to maintain your looks, but keeping your mind at ease is sufficient in helping you live a healthy lifestyle, and stay calm and collected when you audition and book those parts.
What do you do to stay healthy, relaxed and at ease, and looking good? Do you whiten your teeth, work out regularly, meditate, do yoga, or even sleep with gloves on to protect your hands? This industry is full of secrets to keep you looking and feeling good, but sometimes it's just as simple as working out, eating right, and doing whatever you need to do to stay grounded and relaxed.
Share your success stories on how you stay on top of looking the best you can and as grounded as you can be.
As always, if you are a fan of the blog, please share this with actor friends. If you have any feedback for me on how to improve my blog, share this with me so that I may work on improving the blog.
Thanks.
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Casting for short student film "To Find a Mate"
Seattle Film Institute students are casting for the short film "To
Find a Mate".
No dialogue, we looking for expressive actors. It's a
film about a man who finds true love at the zoo.
We are looking for actors to play the following parts:
Man - 20's, any ethnicity
Lion Girl - 20's with blonde "mane", fiesty
Hippo Girl - 20's, any ethnicity, larger figure
Penguin Girl - 20's, any ethnicity
We are also welcoming anyone who resembles a zoo animal to contact us,
we can possibly work them into the script.
Picture / headshot is a plus but not required.
No pay, a DVD copy of the film and food will be provided.
Shooting will take place in early to mid June.
Auditions will be held at the Seattle Film Institute on 5/25 and 5/27
from 12 - 4pm.
1709 23rd Avenue
Seattle, WA 98122
Contact Krystal at kryfax@gmail.com to schedule audition time.
Source: Performers Callboard
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AUD - "Yellow Face" by David Henry Hwang
ReAct Theatre and the Pork Filled Player are co-producing David Henry Hwang's
Pulitzer Finalist new comedy YELLOW FACE at Richard Hugo House this summer in
Seattle! YELLOW FACE is a "mock-umentary" comedy on mistaken racial identity
based on real events and real people.
It will perform on weekends from August 5-September 3. Flexible rehearsals
would begin in June (primarily evenings and weekends). All actors would be
paid a non-Equity stipend.
We are holding open auditions for Asian and specific Caucasian roles in this
ensemble cast this coming weekend at the Prima Arts Center (112 N 5th Ave near
the Seattle Center in Seattle) and by special appointments at other times this
week. Auditions will primarily be from Noon-3 on Saturday, May 21st.
Auditions will consist primarily of cold readings from the script. A prepared
comedic monolog is helpful if we are unfamiliar with your work...but not
required. Please do not let lack of experience deter you from auditioning!
THANKS SO VERY MUCH!
David Henry Hwang talks about YELLOW FACE:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OdOvAP5QITU
YELLOW FACE Cast Breakdown:
*DHH- "Chinese American" 30's-40's
*Marcus - handsome Caucasian Male 20's-30's, dark haired...not too tall.
...Plus ensemble of 4
*Asian Ensemble Male (chameleon, able to play 20's-60's, variety of types and
parts, primarily Chinese/Japanese American)
*Asian Ensemble Female (chameleon, able to play 20's-60's, variety of types
and parts, primarily Chinese/Korean American)
*Ensemble Male (chameleon, able to play all types and parts and roles and ages
AND dialects)
*Ensemble Female (chameleon, able to play all types and parts and sexes and
roles and ages...including specifically Lily Tomlin AND Jane Krakowski)
Reply to: To schedule an appointment or get more information, please email
react@reacttheatre.org.
Source: Theatre Puget Sound
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Onscreen Talent Needed
CASTING NOTICE:
FEMALE onscreen talent needed for online product demos for consumer fitness products. We are casting for female actresses to showcase several products in our demos. There is no dialogue and some demos only require hand talent. Ideal candidates will be mid 30s to early 40’s.
As well, please include your height.
Typically shoots are 1 day, scheduled Monday-Friday between nine and five.
Pay is $25/hr.Location: downtown Seattle, Washington
Reply to: Please send a recent headshot, full body shot and your resume in the body of the email. Forward all submissions to: vmproductdemo@live.com
Source: Performers Callboard
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SEATTLE OPERA DANCER AUDITIONS
Seattle Opera will be holding dance auditions for its upcoming production of
Orphée et Eurydice
By Christoph Willibald Gluck
Stage Director: José Maria Condemi
Choreographer: Yannis Adoniou
Casting 8 (four women and four men) contemporary dancers with strong classical ballet and modern techniques. Partnering skills is also required.
Positions are paid (AGMA contract)
Audition will be Monday June 6, 2011
Show begins rehearsing Jan. 31, 2012
Show runs Feb. 25-Mar. 10, 2012
Daytime availability for rehearsals required
Paula Podemski
Production Supervisor
Seattle Opera
1020 John St.
P.O. 9248
Seattle, WA 98109
(206) 676-5812
Reply to: Please phone (206) 676-5812 for further information and to sign up.
Source: Performers Callboard
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