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TWOLIA.COM - Twolia, Inc. is seeking talent for Twolia.com, a new online talent community website for women featuring a

music store, shopping mall, talent contest, awards, film festival, blogs, and web TV shows hosted by women from around the

world.  Producers state: "Twolia offers an array of entertainment options, including a monthly women's online talent contest,

music downloads by independent musicians, a vast array of merchandise, films by female filmmakers, blogs on a number of

subjects and web TV shows.  Twolia is a site enabling women to showcase their talents, expertise, and merchandise by

providing a personalized online sales and marketing platform for their services, along with fully supported transaction processing

to enable them to sell and distribute their products anywhere in the world."  The site launched in Beta version June 16;

production is ongoing.  Membership is free; no fees required.  Possible pay provided.  Seeking—Singers and Instrumentalists: to

upload, share, and sell their recorded music; Actors and Performers: to compete in online talent contests, categories include

comedy, dance, music video, original song, and "the unusual" (for various performing arts and skills); Short Films: for an ongoing

online video showcase/film festival.  For more info and to register, visit www.twolia.com.

FEMALE LATIN SINGERS - EARLY JULY - Stebani Cruz (aka "Laboricuba"), a new recording artist with Anthem Records, is

seeking backup singers.  Upcoming performances will tour (dates TBA) in US and abroad.  Possible pay provided.  Seeking—

Female Latin Backup Singers: 18-30s, must be able to sing in English and Spanish, must be available to go on future road

tours in the U.S. or abroad, must be in the NYC area.  Auditions held by appointment only early July in midtown NYC.  For

immediate consideration, email mediapr@stebanicruz.com; include a phone number.  For more info, visit www.laboricuba.com.

LATINA GIRL GROUP - Karen's Performing Arts Management is seeking talent for a Latina girl group.  The group is being

considered for a record deal and possible TV show.  No fees required.  Possible pay provided.  Seeking—Singer: female, age 10-

12, Latina, must be an amazing singer-dancer-actor.  Email pix & résumés ASAP to karenriposo@aol.com.

FEMALE SINGERS - Magic Singer-Song Writer Records Recitals and Cooperative Production Concerts are seeking female singers

to perform recitals with recording artist Jeffrey Good (recipient, multiple honorable mentions from International Billboard

Magazine Songwriting contests).  Singers will perform together as various groups, including Melody, the Heartstones, the Folk

Rockers, East Side Concerts, the New Beats, the Eastside Street Singers, Recital Theater Singers Combo, and the Rock Stars.

Recitals will run monthly in NYC, starting in approx. 10 weeks.  There will also be possible future performances of original

scores Sing a Happy Song, I love Zigfeld Musicals and Sing a Sing Musical Score.  Participating singers will be asked to sell 15 to

35 tickets or Jeffrey Good solo art recordings to their personal audiences, and may keep a percentage from ticket and recording

sales.  Seeking—Female Singers: all ages, quality performers, to perform solo sets and serve as back-up in group

performances, will perform songs from eclectic genre mix (including romantic, folk rock, and rock & roll).  Auditions held by

appointment only.  For an appointment, call Jeffrey Good at 212/787-1054 or 646/784-7194.

THE HARLEM JAMES GANG - ASAP - The Harlem James Gang (THJG), a neo-vaudevillian performance troupe, is seeking

permanent members for upcoming shows. THJC is a company that sings, dances, does magic and displays circus skills.   Tours

Canada, Sweden, Germany, England and NYC.  Note: Shows pay immediately.  Professional pay, plus travel and lodging

provided.  Seeking—Members: male, 18-39, African-American, "very special, magical beings that are prepared to divorce the

words 'no' & 'can't' when it comes to performing," should be able to dance first, sing second and be up for learning magic and

unicycling, hard workers with good attitudes and are punctual.  Email pix & résumés ASAP to tjginc@gmail.com.  For more info,

visit www.myspace.com/thejamesgangmusic.

‘ROCK ME®’ - Oakstone Entertainment is casting Rock Me®, by Molly McNight, a mature ‘80s rock musical revue that is

currently in pre-production.  Performances start June 2009 in Hollywood, followed by a national, then Australian, tour.

Professional pay, credit, meals, travel, and lodging provided.  Upgrade from scale, plus rehearsal travel and per diem, available

for name talent only.  Seeking—Singers and Rock Musicians: 18-70, any ethnicity, must be available for rehearsal in LA.  For

more audition info, visit www.cdbaby.com/cd/mollymcnight.

SINGERS FOR PRIVATE EVENT - Cracked in the Head Films, LLC is seeking singers for a private event.  Rehearses late July;

event takes place Aug. 1 in NYC.  Some pay, plus travel provided.  Seeking—Legit Singers: 18-39, all ethnicities, well-trained

legit singers who can move well, repertoire will include standards from musical theatre shows from the 1920s-1980s.

Email pix & résumés and link to singing demo to artistsflorence@gmail.com.

'PERFORM YOUR PASSION' - JULY 7 DEADLINE f/JULY 25 - F.I.G. Theater Group is seeking talent for Perform Your Passion.

Performs Sep. 13 as part of a one-day performance festival in midtown NYC.  Small stipend provided. Nonunion.  Seeking—

Actors, Singers, Dancers, Poets and Rappers: male and female, in age groups 8-16 and 17+, to perform their passion and

showcase their talent.  Auditions held by appointment only July 25.  Email pix & résumés to cilquecb@yahoo.com or send to Performance, PO Box 42, Glen Ridge, NJ 07028.  Submission deadline is July 7.  Performers must have 10 minutes of their own

material.  Singers and dancers should have accompaniment on CD or tape.

TWO FEMALE SINGERS - JULY 7 - LOS ANGELES - Excel Entertainment is casting singers for representation, with packaging,

development and co-managing for a possible label contract.  No fees or purchases required.  No pay.  Seeking—Singers:

female, 18-25, any ethnicity, serious singers only.  Auditions held by appointment only July 7 at 8pm for those 21+; TBA

for those 18-20 at Club Seven (555 W. 7th St., L.A. CA).  To schedule an audition appointment, submit pix, bio and demo song

at www.victoriaexcelent.com or email to victoria.excelent@yahoo.com.

JUSTICE TALENT GROUP - JULY 12 & 19 - Justice Talent Group is seeking new clients to add to its roster.  Producers state:

"Justice Talent Group (JTG) is a full-service professional talent management company for up-and-coming and developing talent.

JTG represents actors, actresses, teens, kids, models, dancers, musicians, and writers for film, television, commercials,

theater, print, music videos and fashion.  Our vision at Justice Talent Group is to provide personal attention to each of our

clients, along with the highest level of professionalism and integrity in order to help them achieve their highest level of potential

in the industry."  Cea Justice, personal talent manager.  Justice Talent Group is based in NYC.  No upfront fees required; agency

receives 15 percent commission from any and all booked work once under contract.  Possible pay provided.  Seeking—New

Talent: male and female, all ages, all ethnicities, serious and passionate about their craft, willing to put time and effort to

achieve their goals.  Auditions held by appointment only July 12 & 19 in NYC.  Auditions held only after a review of

submissions.  To be considered, email pix & résumés to casting@justicetalentgroup.com or send to Justice Talent Group, PO Box

2148, NYC 10163; include links to demos/reels if available.  Do not attempt to email videos, as they are usually too large for

normal email capacity.

REHOBOTH BEACH CONCERT, SINGERS - Titan Sounds is casting Rehoboth Beach Concert.  Show is Aug. 8.  Some pay. Non-

Union.  Seeking—Two Singers: male or female, 21+ to perform with Sean on Stage for 30 minutes, must dance.  Submit pix &

resume, plus MP3 or website displaying vocal talents to info@titansoundsinc.com.  For more info, visit www.seanensign.com.

US ARMY SOLDIERS' CHORUS, SOPRANO - AUG. 19 DEADLINE - The United States Army Field Band is seeking talent for

its Soldiers' Chorus.  This is a full-time singing opportunity, performing across the US; Soldier's Chorus is stationed primarily at

Fort Meade MD (near Baltimore MD & Washington DC).  Submission deadline is Aug. 19.  Pays $49,029-$55,275/year (Army

rank of Staff Sergeant).  Seeking—Soprano Vocalist: 17-41, with proficiency in singing various musical styles including both

classical and commercial, strong sight-reading skills required, ability to meet Army height and weight standards required.

Note: The U.S. Army is an equal opportunity employer.  This position requires minimum three-year enlistment.  For more info and

to apply, visit www.army.mil/FIELDBAND/pages/vacancy/chorus_soprano.html.  Submit a recent recording that includes a

classical selection, two contrasting selections (Broadway, pop, or jazz) and vocalizations on scales or arpeggios.

'THE SANTA BABY STORY' - Tamir Music Productions is casting The Santa Baby Story, a new musical revue about the

composer of the classic Christmas song "Santa Baby."  Performs approx. Fall 2009 in NYC.  Pay provided.  Seeking—Singers.

Fax résumés to 212/496-6678.

JOHN CHATTERTON PRESENTS - John Chatterton Presents, Inc. is seeking staff and casting for showcases of new Gilbert &

Sullivan and Irving Berlin musicals.  Rehearses and performs late 2009 in NYC.  No pay, but credit provided.  Also seeking—

Singers and Instrumentalists.  Producer states: "We do not discriminate on basis of religion, politics, race, gender, or sexual

orientation."  Send pix, résumés, and cover letters to John Chatterton Presents, 545 8th Ave., Ste. 401, NYC 10018; or email

to john.chatterton@gmail.com.

GYEONGGI ENGLISH VILLAGE - Gyeonggi English Village Paju Camp, located 40 miles north of Seoul, South Korea, is seeking

talent.  Performers, called "Edutainers," perform in educational, interactive children's musical theatre productions and contribute

to different aspects of production for original shows, including writing, choreographing, composing music, and directing.

Positions available immediately; one-year contract in South Korea.  2,400,000 KRW/month (check current exchange

rate), plus housing, round-trip airfare, and lodging provided.  Seeking—Edutainers: male and female, 18-39, all ethnicities,

with a strong musical theatre background, must be able to sing and dance at an intermediate level, additional experience

in directing, choreographing and playwriting is very helpful.  Note: Applicants must have a bachelor's degree or higher to apply.

Email cover letter, pix, résumés, and links to reels to Tanner Lagasca at tannerman3@gmail.com.  For more info, email Tanner

Lagasca at tannerman3@gmail.com or visit www.tannerlagasca.com/englishvillage.html.  If you have already submitted recently,

you should still submit again.

NILE RODGERS PRODUCTIONS - Nile Rodgers Productions is seeking talent to perform and record new music projects. Nile

Rodgers is a Grammy Award-winning musician and music producer.  Professional pay, plus meals, travel, and lodging provided.

Seeking—Female Singers: 18-35, exciting vocalists with range, professional experience, and dance ability, must have style

and grace, seeking "show-stopping, standing ovation-type" performers.  Auditions held by appointment only.  Email pix

(headshot, performance photo, and/or video) and MP3s of one uptempo song, one ballad, and 16 bars of a contemporary pop

song to muzbizpro@aol.com.  For more info, visit www.nilerodgers.com.  No fees required.

'AMUSICA' - Ucantoo Productions is casting Amusica, a musical stage show.  Performances are ongoing at venues TBA in

Toronto and New York.  Salary provided.  Seeking—Unique Musical Artists: males and females, age and ethnicity open,

musicians, dancers and singers with historic, ancient, or cultural musical experience, training, and styles, people who play

unique instruments and all types of drums, dancing troupes, choirs, and musicians who incorporate music into the majority of

their act, high-energy unique performers.  Auditions held in LA.  Email pix & résumés to ceopj@hotmail.com or

fax to 888/463-7542.

'SHOW: THE SUPPER CLUB' - Lori Brystan is casting SHOW: The Supper Club. "Orange County's premiere fine dining and

entertainment experience.  SHOW blends music, dance, and entertainment from the world's most memorable eras."

Performances are ongoing at Code Restaurant in Newport Beach.  Possible pay provided.  Seeking—Dancers, Singers and

Variety Acts: males and females, 21+, any ethnicity.  Email pix & résumés to info@showthesuppreclub.com.  For more info, visit

www.showthesupperclub.com.

SPECIALTY ACTS - Goode Time Productions, LLC is casting Speciality Acts.  "We are currently putting together a western-

themed show but are always looking for creative people that we can market."  Performances run ongoing at the Calico Ghost

Town and other various So Cal venues TBA.  Professional pay provided.  Seeking—Specialty Acts: males and females, age and

ethnicity open, including but not limited to vocal groups, instrumentalists, unique, exotic, rare acts, storytellers, etc.

"Western theme is a plus right now; however, we are looking for anything interesting."  Send pix & résumés to contact@goodetimeprods.com.  For more info, www.goodetimeprods.com.

'KINETIC SOUNDS' - Ballett Tanzerin (Brooklyn NY) is seeking singers for Kinetic Sounds, a movement-based workshop/

showcase.  Rehearses and runs Thu.-Fri. evenings in Midtown.  Some pay, plus copy and credit provided.  Seeking—

Singers: male and female, 13+, all ethnicities, experienced, trained, who want to develop some unique skills and experience in

addition to singing, beginner-level dance experience acceptable, enthusiasm to incorporate movement into singing required.

Note: Movement phrases from modern dance will be taught.  For details, email info@ballett-tanzerin.com or call 917/915-7307.

For more info, visit www.ballett-tanzerin.com.

PIANOS SUPPER CLUB CABARET - WEDNESDAY NIGHTS - BLOOMFIELD - Pianos Supper Club Cabaret at Pianos Bar & Grill

(Bloomfield NJ) is seeking singers and instrumentalists.  Positions available immediately; instrumentalists perform in an

“instrumental cabaret” and will be showcased Saturday evenings throughout the month.  All positions paid, some based on door.

Seeking—Cabaret Singers: with a Broadway and/or jazz influence; Pop-Rock Performers; Piano Bar Players/Singers: with

a rock ‘n’ roll influence, who are also knowledgeable about “dueling pianos.”  Producer’s statement: “This is a perfect gig for

performers who are in between shows.”  NJ-based performers a plus.  Auditions held every Wed. night at 8pm at 36 Broad

St., Bloomfield NJ.  Auditions are held in an open forum with an accompanist.  If unable to attend, email audio samples/links to cbudinich@aol.com.

LAS VEGAS CULTURAL CENTER PERFORMANCE PROPOSALS - The East Las Vegas Community/Senior Center is accepting

performance proposals from regional artists for the 2009-2010 performing arts season.  The ELVCSC is a City of Las Vegas

Cultural Center that presents cultural arts programs, classes and community events for Las Vegas citizens.  The center serves

the greater Las Vegas valley, with many of its annual programs providing cultural performances for the area's Hispanic

residents.  Pay is negotiable.  Seeking—Artists: Current events include a photography exhibit, a dance company, a band

concert & a film showing.  Submit a performance proposal (which must include the following: Artist/Group biography, publicity

image, technical rider, work sample and fee range to bhowell@lasvegasnevada.gov or my mail to East Las Vegas Community/

Senior Center, 250 N. Eastern Ave., Las Vegas, Nevada 89101, Attn: Bobbie Ann Howell.  For more info, visit www.lasvegasparksandrec.com or www.artslasvegas.org or call 702/229-1519 Tues-Sat.

JAZZ GROUP, SINGERS - Compass Management is casting a Jazz group.  Dates TBA.  Professional pay.  Seeking—Male &

Female Singers: 18-25, attractive, sophisticated, the two stars of the band.  Also Seeking—Jazz band: bass, drums, brass

players, etc., stylish.  Submit pix & resume to rachelagnew1@hotmail.co.uk.  Auditions place in 2009 in Boston, New York, New

Orleans and Dallas.

SA PRODUCTIONS SINGERS SHOWCASE - SA Productions is seeking talent for an upcoming singers showcase.  Agents will be

invited.  Rehearsals will be provided; performs at the Duplex Cabaret Theatre in the West Village in NYC (dates TBD).  Some pay

provided.  Participants will be asked to sell tickets (tickets range from $6-$12, plus two-drink minimum required; drinks range

from $4-$10).  Seeking—Singers: male and female, 18+, all ethnicities.  Auditions held by appointment only in NYC.  For an

appointment, email singingactors@hotmail.com.  An accompanist will be provided.

KIDS, ARTIST MAKERS ENTERTAINMENT - Artist Makers Entertainment is seeking talent for a pop/R&B group, to record for a

recording deal once the group is formed.  Deferred pay provided.  Seeking—Male Singers: must be between the ages of 9-16,

must sing very well, to become members of a male pop/R&B recording group.  Auditions held by appointment only.  For more

info and to apply, call 973/405-1652 or email artistmakers@yahoo.com.

ENTERTAINMENT CENTRAL AGENCY, SINGERS - Entertainment Central Agency is casting for upcoming gigs.  Shows take

place in and around Las Vegas NV.  Professional pay ($100-$500 per gig).  Seeking—Singers: a capella experience; must be

able to harmonize, attractive, showmanship; Soprano I, Soprano II, Alto, Tenor, Baritone, Bass & Vocal Percussion.

To submit pix & resume, visit www.entertainmentcentralagency.com.

'BLACK BEAR DINNER & SHOW' - Fee/Hedrick Family Entertainment Group is casting the Black Bear Dinner & Show, a high-

energy musical revue.  The show features over 350 costumes.  Six-month and one-year contracts available; performs in

Pigeon Forge TN.  $700/wk.  Seeking—Male and Female Singer-Dancers: 18-39, all ethnicities, must be able to sing and

dance, dance styles include jazz, tap, and hip-hop, plus some lyrical for stronger dancers, vocal styles include Broadway,

pop/rock and country.  Note: Immediate opening available for male performers.  Send pix & résumés, with DVDs/CDs, to Black

Bear Dinner & Show, 119 Music Rd., Pigeon Forge, TN 37863, Attn: Alvin Robinette; or email (with links to websites, Facebook,

MySpace, and/or YouTube featuring vocals and/or dance) to scot@feehedrick.com.  For questions, call Alvin Robinette at

865/429-7183 or email avenus24@aol.com.  For more info, visit www.blackbearjamboree.com.

PACIFIC ENCORE PERFORMANCES - Pacific Encore Performances is casting volunteers for the second and third segments of a

television special for PBS featuring ensembles from major operas with orchestra.  Rehearses Mon. nights in NYC; shoot dates

TBA.  No pay, but opportunity for exposure provided.  Seeking—Singers: males and females, mezzo, tenor, baritone &

basso, extensive repertoire and stage experience required.  Note: Americana and Broadway evergreens will be

intermingled; no mics will be used.  Auditions held by appointment only in NYC.  To schedule an appointment, email pix &

résumés to pacificencore@optimum.net.  For more info, visit www.pacificencore.com.

WFE VOCALISTS – THIRD THURSDAYs - Wayne Foster Entertainment is casting talent to perform for corporate events and

parties.  Performances are ongoing at various venues TBA in SoCal.  Some pay, travel, and lodging provided.  Seeking—

Vocalists and Instrumentalists: males and females, 18-39, any ethnicity, slender, well-built, "must be strong, experienced and

professional, with excellent sound and stylings.  Auditions held by appointment only the third Thursday of every month.

To schedule an audition appointment, call 800/746-9326, ext. 14, or email pix & résumés to dthbur@aol.com.  For more info,

visit www.waynefoster.com.

BROADWAY BABY BISTRO - Broadway Baby Bistro (at Broadway Comedy Club) is seeking talent.  Performs at Broadway

Comedy Club (318 W. 53^rd St., between 8^th & 9^th Aves, NYC).  Pay is percentage of cover charge.  Seeking—Musical Acts: to

perform 50-60 minutes.  For full details, call Don Schaffer at 212/946-1265.

'HAVABLAST' - Havablast, LLC is casting Havablast, an upcoming sci-fi and acrobatic show with elements of Cirque Du Soleil.

Performance is TBD.  $25/hr., plus per diem and travel provided.  Seeking-Singer: female, 18-35, fit/thin, excellent stage

presence, good range, versatile rock voice, dependable, personable, professional, quick learner, must have current passport.

Submit pix & résumés to cheznoel@yahoo.com or Havablast, LLC, 21113 SR 525, Freeland WA 98249.  For more info, visit www.myspace.com/fightthenumb.

PLP PRODUCTIONS SINGERS’ SHOWCASE - PLP Productions is seeking talent for an upcoming showcase.  Agents and A&R

reps will be invited.  The showcase runs at The Duplex Cabaret Theatre in the West Village, NYC.  Participants will be asked to

sell tickets (which range from $5-$10, plus a two-drink minimum, drinks range from $4-$10).  Some pay.  Seeking—Singers:

male and female, 18+, all ethnicities, musical theatre singers and singers who do pop, R&B, hip-hop or rock.  Note:

Singer-songwriters are strongly encouraged to audition.  Auditions held by appointment.  For an appointment, email PLPduplex@gmail.com.  Accompaniment, tracks and rehearsal will be provided for the show.

MICHAEL CHEKHOV THR. CO. SHOWCASE EVENINGS - The Michael Chekhov Theatre Company is casting its new series of

Showcase Evenings.  The MCTC is based at the 45^th St. Theatre and is devoted to “provided exposure to the talented artists

of NYC.”  Showcases perform evenings in NYC.  No pay, but opportunity for exposure provided.  Seeking—Comics; Actors;

Self-Contained Variety Acts; Performance Artists; Musical Acts.  Email pix & résumés and any additional relevant material to michaelbowenhorn@yahoo.com.  Performers must bring at least two audience members and are encouraged to invite

industry professionals.  For more information, visit www.chekhovtheatre.com.

MOTOWN GIRL GROUP - C. Gray is seeking vocalists for a polished Motown-style band.  Gigs are ongoing at clubs and

corporate events in the tri-state area.  Some pay provided.  Seeking—Female Singers: 30-40, any ethnicity, must be able to

dance 1960s-style choreography (like the Supremes, Marvelettes, Vandellas, etc.) and sound similar to the original Motown

recordings, must be able to sing harmonies.  Auditions held by appointment only.  To schedule an appointment, email pix &

résumés and links, mp3s, and a description of your band/performance experience to motownproject@gmail.com.

'THE STARLINERS' - Starline Room Dinner Theatre is casting Starliners, a Broadway-style musical review.  Rehearses Wed.,

evenings; show is ongoing, weekends, at the Paris Cabaret in Stoughton MA.  Stipend, plus meals and tips provided. Seeking—

Singers: male & female, 22-36, vocally strong and versatile, able to move well and read music, will also wait on tables.

Auditions held by appointment only.  To schedule an audition appointment, call 781/297-7469 or email pix & résumés to

pariscabaret@starlineroom.com.  Prepare a ballad and an up-tempo song.  For more info, visit www.starlineroom.com.

‘VAUDEVILLE UNDERGROUND’ - Full Circle Management is casting Vaudeville Underground, an “acid vaudeville” late-night

variety show “looking for the next wave of up and coming talent.”  Performances run ongoing (Mon. nights) at the Theater/

Theatre.  Stipend and travel provided.  Seeking—Eclectic Acts: males and females, 18+, any ethnicity, folk singers, bands,

etc.  Send pix & résumés to Jason M. Solomon c/o Full Circle Management, 8949 Sunset Blvd., Ste. 203, W. Hollywood CA

90069 or email to fcmgt@aol.com.  Absolutely no drop-offs or phone calls.

FEMALE INSTRUMENTALISTS WHO SING - Pretty Music Stuff Productions is casting female instrumentalists who sing for a

new, all-female, Las Vegas-based production.  Performances run ongoing in Las Vegas, as well as national and international

tours.  Professional pay, meals, travel, and lodging provided.  Seeking—Female Instrumentalists Who Sing: 21-39, any

ethnicity, youthful appearance, in good physical condition, should play at least one of the following: keyboard, bass, drum,

guitar (lead & rhythm), and possibly strings or horns, must be able to sing leads as well as background vocals.  Send pix &

résumés to PO Box 1801, Las Vegas NV 89125.

PLANET HOLLYWOOD KAROAKE HOSTESS - BESTAgency is casting ongoing karoake events at The Extra Bar in Planet

Hollywood Resort & Casino Las Vegas.  Applicants must be available Mon. & Tues. from 9pm-1am.  On-call and possible

permanent shifts available. Pay provided.  Seeking—Singers/Karoake Hostess: female, beautiful, with personality-plus,

outgoing friendly personality, ability to improv and strong vocal skills required.  Submit pix, résumé & demo to BESTAgency,

Attn: Gregory Filler, Casting Director, 5565 S. Decatur Blvd., Ste #106, Las Vegas, NV 89118 or by email to

gfiller@best-agencies.com.

'LITTLE MAESTROS' - Kidville is casting Little Maestros, a musical for a premier infant/toddler music program.  Ongoing

performances.  Professional pay. Non-Union.  Seeking—Guitarist/Singer: male; Vocalist: female; Pianist: must sight read,

singing a plus; Drummer: band experience necessary, singing a plus.  All roles require working well with children, fast learning,

and enthusiastic attitude.  Email pix & resume to casting.rockville@kidville.com; include 'ROCKVILLE' in the subject line.

'AMERICAN BELLES AND LIBERTY SPIRIT' - Red, White and Blue Music is seeking talent for American Belles and Liberty Spirit.

Producer states: "The American Belles present an entertaining, high-energy show featuring American standards and patriotic

favorites, all sung in three-part harmony.  Shows are complete with costumes, choreography and audience interaction."

Ongoing, part-time positions available.  Note: Must be available to travel nationally and internationally for corporate,

government, association, sports events and private parties, and events honoring U.S. military and hospitalized veterans.  Pay,

plus travel and lodging provided.  Seeking—Female Singers: attractive, who read music and move well, must possess a warm

and outgoing personality.  Send pix & résumés to Red, White and Blue Music, 3 W. 51^st St., Ste. 507, NYC 10019.  For more

info, visit www.redwhiteandbluemusic.org.

FEMALE KEYBOARDIST/ VOCALIST - Kenwood Anderson (prod./music dir.) is seeking musicians for a band with “a Dave

Matthews meets Kenny Loggins kind of sound.”  Jordan Allen, lead singer.  Rehearsals and performances are ongoing.  Pay

provided.  Seeking—Female Keyboardist/Vocalist: able to improvise, play different styles and sing back-up vocals.  Email

photos, audio files, and website links to mail@jordanallenmusic.com.  For more info, visit www.jordanallenmusic.com and www.myspace.com/jordanallenebbs.

‘CIRQUE DU SOLEIL’ SINGERS - Cirque du Soleil is casting singers for eight touring shows including Alegría, Corteo, DELIRIUM,

Dralion, KOOZA, Quidam, Saltimbanco, and Varekai; and seven resident shows, KŔ, La Nouba, LOVE, Mystčre, O, Wintuk and

Zumanity.  Performances are ongoing at several locations internationally.  Professional pay, travel, and lodging provided.

Seeking—Female Vocals: 18+, any ethnicity, must be passionate about live performance, enjoy experimenting with their voice

and its colors, and have mastered several styles and like to push the limits of their range while exploring their emotional depth,

“within one show, the singer’s voice may transport the audience from the barren hills of northern Sweden to the streets of New

York”; Male Vocals: any ethnicity, 18+, “whether you’re a smooth mellow tenor, a rough smoky bass, a countertenor who

grooves, or a total original, we want to hear you”; Young Vocals: boys and girls, 9-13, any ethnicity, must have a pure

singing tone, excellent intonation, and a natural stage presence.  Note: For all roles performers may be asked to fly over the

stage or walk on stilts.  All positions require performers to be team players with an open mind and a readiness to learn.  For

more info and to submit, visit www.cirquedusoleil.com, and click “Casting.”

THE PUFF LOUNGE - The Wright Entertainment and The Puff Lounge, a new Las Vegas nightclub/restaurant, is casting talent.

Positions ongoing; will work with current engagement schedule.  Ongoing gig possibility.  Pay provided.  Seeking—Bands:

variety of genres including blues, jazz, reggae, acoustic, flamenco, etc. for weekly scheduled gig (8pm-11pm, Tues-Sun). Send

photos, video, bio, mp3, LV engagement schedule to Lynn@pufflounge.com or mail to Lynn Garlock-Wright, The Wright

Entertainment, 3350 N. Durango Drive, #1066, LV NV 89129.

CORPORATE BAND FEMALE VOCALIST - Steve Lang (president) is casting a corporate band, “a steady gig with great pay and

top musicians.”  Performances are ongoing and will include a video shoot as well as private events at multiple venues nationally

(mostly LA).  Professional pay provided.  Seeking—Great Singer: female, 18-39, any ethnicity, able to move and sing great,

with a huge repertoire from Bette to Beyoncé, good performance background.  Email pix, résumés, and mp3 demos to langmusiq@aol.com.

‘THE CROWDPLEASER’ - Jesse Volt is seeking performers for CrowdPleaser, a monthly event for singers, dancers, drag acts,

performance artists, comics, and musicians.  Events are ongoing.  Winner receives $300 cash prize.  Seeking—Performers.

For more information, email jessevolt@aol.com or visit www.myspace.com/jessevolt.  The act with the loudest applause wins.

Limited spots available so come early in case there is a large response.  Dressing space, cocktail tickets, DJ & sound system

and full spot lighting available for entries.  Specify if anything additional (equipment, etc.) is required for your act.  Acts should

be no longer than 5-7 minutes.  Bring your friends to help cheer you in for the win.

JUST OFF BROADWAY PROD. CO. - Just Off Broadway, a corporate entertainment company, is casting upcoming productions.

Positions are ongoing in various locations across the U.S.  Pay provided.  Seeking—Comedians; Cabaret Singers; Lookalikes:

with established show or following; Improv Groups: with at least one year together; Bands; DJs: with a following and/or unique

act; Magicians; Writers/Creators: with experience writing comedic interactive murder mystery plays; Self-Contained Acts:

must be unique and unusual, established or have gained an audience.  Note: All talent submitting must be experienced with

proven track record.  Email pix & résumés to alanmacademy@aol.com.

VAMP THE LOUNGE’ - LONG BEACH - Stargazer Productions is casting Vamp the Lounge, a burlesque-style show.

Performances are Fri.-Sat. indefinitely aboard the Queen Mary.  Salary provided.  Seeking—Very attractive lead female

vocalist who can interact with the audience while performing and commanding the stage.  Auditions held by appointment

only aboard the Queen Mary (1126 Queens Hwy., Long Beach).  To schedule an audition appointment, email

todd@vampthelounge.com.  For more info, call 562/499-6625, email tammy@ vampthelounge.com, or visit

www.vampthelounge.com.

MUSICAL COMEDY PROJECT - Laff Productions, LLC (prod.) is seeking talent for a variety of long-term projects, including five-

minute internet videos, a 30-minute TV sitcom pilot, and a new musical comedy written for stage and screen, with two dozen

original pop, country, blues, and rap songs.  Production is ongoing.  No pay.  Seeking—Singer-Dancers: belters, attractive,

dynamic, with industry contacts a plus, to collaborate with older writer-actor.  Auditions held by appointment only.  For an

audition appointment, send pix & résumés with cover letters to Jerry Berk, PO Box 220, Bronx, NY 10471.

MUSICAL ACTS - ONGOING - Red Agency is seeking musical acts for corporate events and casino lounges.  Opportunities

ongoing.  Pay provided.  Seeking—Musicians: Solo act, duo, trio or larger group, all styles of cover music from classical to R&B,

Rock, Classic Rock, Blues, Island Music, Hip Hop, Pop, 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, and 00s, especially seeking high quality dance

and variety bands.  Submit promo videos, CDs, bios, & pix to Red Agency, 7860 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 110, Las Vegas, NV

89117, Attn: Jimi Brent.  For more info, call 702/242-1770 or visit www.redagencylv.com.

THE WEDDING SINGER AGENCY - The Wedding Singer Agency, a new agency, is building its artists catalog to perform at

wedding ceremonies (not receptions).  Professional pay provided.  Seeking — Singers and Pianists: professional, dependable,

classical or contemporary artists.  Send submission package to The Wedding Singer Agency, PO Box 9752, Glendale, CA 91226.

Submission package should include headshot, résumés, a full-length photo preferably in black dressy attire, and a clear demo

CD of two wedding appropriate songs.  No fees or purchases required.

Cruises/Resorts/Theme Parks:

JAPANESE CRUISE SHIP - Choreography By Gail Productions is casting for Asuka II, a five star Japanese cruise ship.  Contract

runs June-Nov. 2009.  No cruise staff duties, single cabins, transportation, meals & good salary.  Professional pay.  Seeking—

Male Singer: 5'10+, playing age 25-35, high baritone/tenor, athletic & energetic with some dance training a plus. Experience

in production shows, solo cabaret experience a plus, valid passport required.  Submit pix & resume by email to

gldavies@aol.com.  For more info, visit www.choreographybygail.com.

'DONN ARDEN'S JUBILEE!' - JULY 15, 17 & 26 - ORLANDO/NYC/VEGAS - Bally's Hotel & Casino is casting Donn Arden's

Jubilee!, a Las Vegas stage spectacular.  Producers state: "The longest-running show in Vegas has wowed more than 10 million

people over the last 28 years, with a cast of 85 performers that has been voted Best Dancers & Showgirls for over 20 years."

Rehearsals begin the first week of Sep. 2009 in Las Vegas NV; contract starts Oct. 2 at Bally's Hotel & Casino Jubilee! Theatre

in Las Vegas NV.  Salary, plus meals provided.  Seeking—Male and Female Singers: 18+, must be able to move well, acting

and dancing a plus, males with high baritone/tenor range, females with soprano range, must be able to belt.  Note: All

must be 18+; minimum height is 5'8" for females and 6' for males.  Auditions held July 15 from 11am-12noon for male &

female singers at Spotlight Dance Center, Inc. (7751 Kings Pointe Pkwy., Ste. #101, Orlando FL); July 17 from 2pm-4pm

for male & female singers at Ripley-Grier Studios (520 8th Ave., between 36th & 37th Sts., NYC) and July 26 at 2pm for

male & female singers at Jubilee! Theatre, Bally's Hotel & Casino (3645 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas NV).  Singers,

prepare two songs: one uptempo classic Broadway-style song and one ballad.  An accompanist will be provided in Orlando &

NYC; for Las Vegas auditions, bring CD only.  For more info, call 702/967-4685 (after 7pm PST) or email palmd@ballyslv.com.

ROYAL CARIBBEAN - JULY 16 & 17 - Royal Caribbean International is casting upcoming contemporary stage productions.  Six-

month performance contracts available.  Salary, plus paid rehearsal period and guest cruise privileges provided.  Seeking—

Singers: male and female, 18-40, sopranos & altos who belt/mix to an F, tenors who have a solid B-flat and lyric

baritones who sing comfortably up to an A, must be able to sing contemporary Broadway, pop/rock and R&B.

Auditions held July 16 for singer agent call by appointment only and male singers open call (sign-in 2:30pm) and July 17

for female singers (sign-in 9:15am) at Ripley-Grier Studios (520 8th Ave., between 36th & 37th Sts., 16th fl., NYC).  Male

callbacks held July 17 at 1:30pm; female callbacks held July 17 at 2pm.  All auditioning performers must bring current pix &

résumés, stapled together.  Singers, come prepared with your best 16 bars of a ballad and uptempo; bring sheet music in the

proper key.  Also come prepared to dance.  For more info, visit www.royalcaribbeanproductions.com.

'BANDS FOR FIVE STAR CRUISE SHIP' - Landau Music is casting bands for a five-star cruise ship.  Contracts are six months

continuous and offer shared cabins.  Destinations include the Caribbean, Mediterranean, Australia, South America, etc.

Professional pay.  Seeking—Musicians: String quartets, pianists/vocalists; guitarists/vocalists, party bands, ballroom

bands; Pit Orchestra Musicians: guitar, keys, bass, drums, saxophone (clarinet & flute double), trombone & trumpet; must be

excellent sight readers, big band experience is preferred, MUST be able to play with a click-track and perform in the evening, a

piece or chart given that morning.  Submit resume, repertoire, video samples & availablity to landaumusic.clint@gmail.com.  For

more info, visit www.landaumusic.com.

CARNIVAL CRUISE LINES, SINGERS/DANCERS - Carnival Cruise Lines is casting various on-board musical shows.  Position is

ongoing.  Professional pay, plus travel and lodging provided.  Seeking-Singers/Dancers: male & female, 18+.  Send pix &

résumés with reels to Carnival Productions, Carnival Cruise Lines, 3655 NW 87th Ave., Miami FL 33178, Attn: Simon Griffiths,

Manager.  For more info, visit www.carnivalentertainment.com.

CRUISE SHIP SINGERS & DANCERS – ONGOING - PGT Entertainment is casting for singers for cruise ship productions shows.

Immediately seeking-- excellent, attractive and versatile singers with the ability to sing Broadway, pop/rock and

classical styles.  Competitive salary for non-union positions. Audition/submission information: www.pgtpi.com.  Mail

submissions to: Emmitt Murphy, Casting Director, PGT Entertainment, P.O. Box 715, Cape Canaveral, FL 32920.

Film/TV/Recording/Studio Sessions:

'BIRDSEED' - Saperstein Productions is casting the recording of the cast album, as well as future workshops and performances,

for Birdseed, an original musical.  Rehearsals begin immediately; cast album records in July in NYC.  No pay provided.

Seeking—“Mrs. Maloney:” female, 35-50, kindly yet feisty Irish woman (accent not necessary), mezzo soprano.  Auditions

held by appointment only.  To schedule an appointment, email pix & résumés to guil12@aol.com or ginny08@optonline.net or

call 516/676-0383.

BOY BAND - Brad Davis Casting/Marquee Entertainment is casting talent for a boy-band group established in Europe and Asia.

Casting states: “The band recently completed a tour in Europe and Asia and now has a record deal signed in the US along with

an upcoming prime-time national cable network TV show.”  Rehearsals for the TV show begin mid-July.  Professional pay,

plus travel provided.  Seeking—Two Male Singer-Dancers: 15-20, any ethnicity, must be an experienced and strong singer

and dancer, must be able to start in mid-July.  Note: Seeking performers with an urban street edge, similar in a way to groups

like N-Sync, just with more of an urban edge to their look and music.  Email stills and a video clip of you singing and dancing a

pop/hip-hop style song to talent@marqueecasting.com.  You may submit links to websites, YouTube and MySpace sites but if

you’re considered, eventually you’ll need to submit some stills of yourself and a video of you singing and dancing.

CELTIC THUNDER, TOUR - Producer is seeking talent for a new Celtic Thunder TV show and DVD, as well as a new CD and a

live touring show.  CD recording will take place in July in Ireland; TV/DVD shoot runs mid-Sep. to early Oct. in Canada; touring

production runs Fall 2010.  Professional pay, plus credit, meals, and travel provided.  Seeking—Female Singer: "Celtic gypsy"

look, raven-haired, pale, with Cher-style voice, some dancing also required.  Auditions held by appointment only.  Email pix &

résumés to sharonbrowne@celticthunder.ie.  For more info, visit www.celticthunder.ie.

'MELODY GROVE AND THE MOVEMENT' - The Quiet Corner is casting Melody Grove and the Movement, a glam rock and R&B

group with a scripted play, completed album, management, choreographer, large studio, small budget, and distribution in place.

"The eye and ear candy is irresistible, and the music is unlike any you've heard before" for a HD three camera shoot in a mid-

sized theater.  Rehearsals held Mondays, Fridays, and possibly Saturdays.  Performance runs in Dec.  Deferred pay.  Seeking—

Dancers/Singers: female, 18-33, any ethnicity, to illustrate the music through movement as well as doing vocals, must be

able to express emotional range, "this will be a mixture of styles with subtlety as well as athleticism".  Auditions held by

appointment only Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays 8pm-9:30pm.  Prepare a dance number as well as an acapella song

showing your style and abilities.  Bring a CD with your music for the dance (optional).  To schedule an audition appointment

email pix, résumés, and links (highly encouraged) to auditionforesther@gmail.com.

AHM MEDIA VOCAL RECORDINGS - AHM Media is seeking new talent to use the company's professional recording services to

record vocal recordings such as demos and CDs.  Recording facilities are located in NY, NJ & L.A., but services are available

nationwide.  Limited availability. This is not a free service or hourly service. Production fees, recording fees, studio fees and

other fees are required; fees may vary (minimum is approx. $2,500+).  No pay provided.  Seeking—Singers: male and female,

all ages, all ethnicities, ambitious, talented, interested in pursuing a career in music as well as acting, genres include rock, pop,

indie, alternative, R&B, and country.  Note: Producers can provide songs, additional songwriting, full instrumentation and/or

arrangements, or only minimal creative and artistic input to create a radio-ready recording (depending on the level and needs

of each singer).  Email pix, résumés, and/or links to bfrec2@ymail.com.

'ART 4 WELLNESS' - Phoenix 5 Prod., an independent TV producer, is casting its upcoming spring production of the half-hour

show Art 4 Wellness.  The show can be seen on cable and internet.  No pay, but copy provided.  Seeking—Actors, Singers and

Artists: male and female, 18+, all ethnicities, self-contained acts to showcase their talents, will use a professional facility to

present new and/or original works.  Email pix & résumés to charles_jarmond@yahoo.com.  Chosen acts will be notified and

scheduling will be announced.

ALBUM PROJECT - Roman Empire Songs is seeking performers for an album project.  Producer states: "I will be co-producing

with a producer in NY who has his own studio, access to professional players, mix engineer, and funding…recently produced two

projects, one of which got signed in the UK, the other is showcasing for several labels in NY at the end of this month."  Project

will begin approx. within the next couple months in Long Island.  No fees required. Deferred pay.  Seeking—Singer: female, early

to mid-20s, any ethnicity, great and intelligent singer and performer, loves to play out and willing to do so as much as

possible, with a pop voice, playing keyboards a plus, should be proximate to NYC.  Send links to webpages with samples of your

singing (myspace, etc.) to westendcircle@mac.com.

NEW RECORDING PROJECT - T. Smith is casting a new recording project.  The project is a musical that will be shopped to

producers for a possible Broadway run.  Recording in NYC.  Pay provided.  Seeking—Bari-Tenor: should demonstrate wide

vocal range, clear tone, excellent sight-reading, must be comfortable with learning new music quickly.  Auditions held

by appointment only.  Email pix & résumés to mabohe13@yahoo.com.  Singers, prepare an a cappella song of your choice and

be prepared to sight read.

MILLENIUM SOUL ZEPIC RECORDS - Millenium Soul Zepic Records an independent record label and modeling agency, is seeking

talent for current and future projects.  Projects are ongoing in NYC & NJ.  Walk-ins welcome. Performers must pay a

$125/month fee (negotiable) if chosen; membership dues pay for promotion, demos, training, etc.  Possible pay.  Seeking—

Singers: all ages, all ethnicities, serious and passionate about the music business and entertainment industry.  Auditions held

by appointment at Millenium Soul Zepic Records (439 Main St., Orange NJ).  For an appointment, call 973/746-8013 or

973/652-5866 and ask for Ms. R, or email pix & résumés to jascin7@aol.com.

Opera/Chorus:

'DECANTUS', SINGERS - DeCantus is casting their 2009 summer festival season.  DeCantus is an a cappella ensemble.  During

the summer, primary performance focus is singing folk songs and madrigals at Minnesota Renaissance Festival. Possible pay.

Seeking—Tenor; Baritone/Bass.  Submit pix & resume to www.decantus.com/audition_form.html, email info@DeCantus.com or

call 651/771-1631.

WFE VOCALISTS - Wayne Foster Entertainment, a “nationally-renowned commercial entertainment company,” is casting

vocalists to perform for upcoming weddings and commercial events.  Position is ongoing.  Professional pay and travel

provided.  Seeking—Vocalists: males and females, Caucasian, African-American, and Latino, 18-39, all styles of music

represented, such as Top 40, hip-hop, R&B, Latin, legit theatre, and opera.  Auditions held by appointment only.  To

schedule an audition appointment, call William Burnett at 800/746-9326, ext. 14, or email dthbur@aol.com.  For more info, visit www.waynefoster.com.

Stage Shows:

EQUITY, FRINGENYC, ‘DANCING WITH ABANDON’ - EARLY JULY - Producer is casting Dancing with Abandon: A Musical

Comedy.  Karen Hartman & Phil Lebovits, writers; Rehearsals begin early Aug.; performs five shows Aug. 18-30 (venue and

exact dates TBA) as part of the NY International Fringe Festival.  $300 stipend provided. Equity Showcase, approval pending.

Seeking—“Alice Silverstein:” 30s-early 40s, Caucasian or African-American, beautiful opera diva, a soprano, is loved by her fans

but has no close personal relationships, dramatic, self-absorbed workaholic, to the public is endearing and charismatic with a

good sense of humor, legit soprano and Broadway rock/belt voice, requires great comedic ability, LEAD; “Dwayne

Boccacio:” 18, British accent, Alice’s troubled son, abandoned at birth, highly imaginative, very dramatic and musically gifted

but wacky, impulsive and hyperactive, high rock tenor voice, great comedic ability required, LEAD; “Young Alice:” 18+ to play

ages 6-18, strong-willed, sensitive, with a wild imagination and a dream to make it in the world of opera, has serious

abandonment issues, plays other smaller roles; “Alfredo Boccacio:” 30-early 40s, Italian, a womanizer, Alice’s boyfriend and

Dwayne’s father, a narcissistic tenor with a gorgeous voice, part of a family of ventriloquists, his puppet, Giancarlo, is his alter

ego, strong tenor voice, plays other smaller roles; Filomena Boccacio/Dolores: 60-75, Filomena is Alfredo’s spiritual, eccentric,

Italian grandmother, Dwayne’s great grandmother, crazy, wise, very lovable, Dolores is Alice’s ultra-dramatic acting coach, an

actress without a career, plays other smaller roles; Ensemble: two women and one man, various ages and types, to play many

roles, with strong voices and great comedic skills.  Note: All performers must be very strong singers, able to sing a

variety of musical styles. All actors must be able to handle comedy; all ethnicities encouraged to attend.  Auditions held by

appointment only in early July.  To scheduled an appointment, send pix & résumés ASAP to Mark Simon Casting, 240 W.

44th St., NYC 10036 Attn: DWA.  For more information, visit www.dancingwithabandon.com.

'WHAT'S GOIN' ON' - Possible audition in July - Oregon Cabaret Theatre (Ashland OR) is casting What's Going' On: Songs of

the '70s, an original stage revue of pop music from the 1970s.  Rehearsals begin Aug. 19; runs Sep. 9-Nov. 1.  Production runs

Aug. 19-Nov. 1.  $1,600/month plus $500/month rent stipend and travel.  Seeking—Female: 20s, very strong pop/soul

singer, excellent dancer, featured vocals include "I'm Every Woman," "It's Rainin' Men," "Hot Stuff," and "I Will Survive."  There

is a possible audition July in NYC.  Email pix, résumés, and any audio or video samples to jim@oregoncabaret.com.  For more

info, visit www.oregoncabaret.com.

NYMF THEATRE FESTIVAL - JULY 2 - New York Musical Theatre Festival 2009 is casting The Cure (Mark Weiser, book-music-

lyrics; Rehearsals begin approx. Aug. 28), Fantasy Football: The Musical? (David Ingber, book-music-lyrics; Rehearsals begin

approx. Aug. 28), Fat Camp (Matthew Roi Berger, music; Randy Blair, book & lyrics; Timothy Michael Drucker, book; Rehearsals

begin approx. Aug. 28), Hurricane (Michael Holland, composer; Michael Holland & Eric Bernat, book;) and Lighter (Monica Bauer,

book-music-lyrics; Rehearsals begin approx. Sep. 1).  Festival runs Sep. 28-Oct. 18 at various venues in NYC; shows will have

six performances each (exact performance dates for each show TBA).  $500 project stipend provided for AEA performers.

Producers plan to apply for Equity NYMF Code.

   For The Cure seeking—“Gray:” male, 20s-30s, failed writer at the end of his rope, suicidal, diseased, looking for one last night

of peace and release, tormented, isolated, stoic, rock tenor to B-flat; “Alex:” male, 20s-30s, Gray’s childhood hell-raiser friend,

gay and proud, returning to NYC and the scene of his youthful indiscretions, free-spirited, whimsical, unapologetic, high rock

tenor to B; “Unique:” female, 20s-30s, vampire, former junkie who was personally violated in a way that has forever

condemned her to a life she doesn’t want, and adding insult to injury, must spend eternity trapped with her assaulter, this fate

has robbed her of all light and happiness, Alanis Morissette, Pink, Amy Lee, and Wednesday Addams all rolled into one, with

fangs; “Sasha:” male, 20s-30s, vampire, the newest of his clan, mourns the loss of his true love, but is now ready to live again,

bright-eyed and optimistic, strong, gothic, a physical presence with the heart of a child, rock tenor to B-flat; “Vladimir:”

vampire elder, the 600 year-old patriarch, burdened, controlling, dominant, desperate to keep his family whole and away from

the eyes of the world, while his grip on leadership slowly slips through his fingers, carries the scars of being the only survivor of

a mass holocaust, rock baritone; “Rypien:” male, 30s, vampire, the rebel, David Bowie, Trent Reznor and Sweeney Todd,

hothead with a violent temper, but also cunning and manipulative, not one for discipline, rules or conformity, driven by a single-

minded obsession that consumes every facet of his being, and he’d burn down the world to have it, rock tenor to A; “Jewel:”

teenager, runaway, junkie, lives on the street, defiant, street-smart, victim of circumstance, wants a better life, can’t see the

way there.  Note: For more information, visit www.thecuremusical.com.

   For Fantasy Football: The Musical? seeking—“Matthew Berry:” mid-to-late 20s, strong comic lead, sports-obsessed guy who

does not have much going for him in the career department, covers his lack of success with sarcasm, tenor to G; “Bill

Simmons:” mid-to-late 20s, very funny leading man, runs a small underground gambling ring, but is looking for the next big thing

to take him over the top, has a fair amount of hubris when it comes to being caught by the law, tenor to A; “Sarah:” mid-to-

late 20s, leading lady, up-and-coming singer-songwriter who sadly allows her boyfriend Bill to care more about sports than

about her, beautiful singing voice, must be able to accompany herself on guitar; “Stoner:” mid-to-late 20s, classic frat bro in

every sense, drinks beer, smokes weed, watches football and goes bowling, creates tons of “would you rather” sports

hypotheticals, manly singer with high G; “Jacko:” mid-to-late 20s, the most successful former-bro of the group, has become

a lawyer and a bit square since college, but still knows how to loosen his tie and have a good time, baritone; “J-Bug:” mid-to-

late 20s, odious former rival of Matthew from the college newspaper, used nepotism to get a sweet job in sports, and lords it

over everyone at every opportunity, just a jerk, baritone; “Cousin Sal:” mid-to-late 20s, the bro who doesn’t speak because

he’s fixated on the TV, has priceless tacit reactions to other events around him, sings an epic hero song, must be able to

play an instrument; “Rebecca:” mid-to-late 20s, the possibly psychotic Christian activist who drives Stoner insane with her

chirpy and peppy love for all things religious, delightful soprano with patter song; “Skip Berry:” late teens-early 20s,

Matthew’s nerdy younger brother, whose wholesome geekiness gives way to angsty punk rock when he bursts into song, punk

rock voice, must be able to rap; “Mrs. Berry:” 45-55, Jewish, loving single mother who cares deeply about her two sons, but is

struggling to make ends meet, powerful, soulful voice; “Mr. Bulgewater:” 45-55, eccentric billionaire who loves the sound of

his own voice, amused at his own ridiculous success, and feels the right to interrupt anyone, baritone.  Note: For more

information, visit www.fantasyfootballthemusical.com.

   For Fat Camp seeking—“Robert Grisetti:” male, 18+ play 17, extremely charismatic, charming, overweight, hilarious and

individual personality, his insecurities are skillfully hidden beneath the mask of Jack Black inspired teenage rebellion, requires an

actor who possesses both excellent comedic chops and extreme emotional depth, rock tenor to C; “Taylor:” female, 18+ to

play 16, overweight, outgoing girl who has spent the past year working a minimum wage job in order to save enough money to

enroll in camp, filled with smiling “good girl” optimism, kind, dedicated, must be willing to appear in her underwear in an

extremely vulnerable moment, soprano with belt; “Daphne:” female, 18+ to play 17, overweight, sassy, spunky, completely

comfortable in her skin, rich girl who likes to have a good time, must be extremely funny, belter; “Anshel:” male, 18+ to play

16, Jewish, overweight, that weirdo kid whose interjections are often met with confused silence, an oddball, requires a uniquely

comic actor, high tenor; “Darnell:” male, 18+ to play 17, African-American, overweight, inner-city kid who longs for a rap

career, a YouTube celebrity, must be extremely funny, baritone; “Britta:” female, 18+ to play 17, fraternal twin sister of Brent,

even odder than Anshel, overweight, a returning camper, the girl with the retainer lisp and acne, requires a uniquely gifted

comic actor, character singer; “Brent:” male, 18+ to play 17, attractive, ripped, thin, the fraternal twin brother of Britta, a

former fat kid, having completely remade himself at Camp Overton over the course of a few summers, now in great shape,

baritone; “Ashley Penrod:” female, 18+ to play 17, beautiful, athletic, perfect, captain of the Pennsylvania All-State

Cheerleading Squad, seeking an actress with cheerleading/acrobatic experience, belter; “Sandy:” female, 30, appearing perky,

bubbly, giggly and overly supportive, a head counselor along with her husband Mike, the type of person who wants everyone to

be happy at the risk of her own personal happiness, also doubles as Robert’s Mom, seeking a bright, warm presence with

excellent comic chops and a big heart, soprano with belt; “Mike:” male, 30s, head counselor along with his wife Sandy,

athletic, at first a supportive, cheerful face for Camp Overton, also doubles as Robert’s Dad, must be extremely funny while

negotiating the villainous aspects of the role, commanding physical presence, baritone; “Pearl:” female, late 40s, Jewish,

Anshel’s overbearing mother, caught between doing what’s best for her son and giving in to her neuroses, must be extremely

funny, character belter; Camper Ensemble: male and female, 18+ to play teens, overweight actors who can act, sing and

dance, to play various characters; Cheerleader Ensemble: female performers (and one male), 18+ to play teens, seeking

athletic actors who can act, sing, dance and have cheerleading or acrobatic experience, to play various characters, male

cheerleader doubles as Robert’s Brother.

   For Hurricane seeking—“Charlie:” male, 20s, headstrong, precocious, driven, tenor, sings to high A; “Michael:” male, 40s-

50s, brash, arrogant, tenor, sings to F#, but lives around D; “Joe Silva:” male, 40s, Portuguese-American, hard-working

farmer and family man, proud, loving, fiercely devoted to the ways and obligations of both family and heritage, bass/baritone,

low F to E above staff (bass clef, two octaves); “June” Junior Silva: male, 16, Portuguese-American, charming, naďve, a

dreamer, tenor, crooning to high A belt; “Helen:” female, 60s, high-class, matriarch, busybody, mostly low alto, head voice

to tenor high C; “Margaret:” female, 40+, Irish immigrant (brogue), witty, long-suffering maid to Helen, bigoted, alto;

“Caroline:” female, late 20s-early 30s, fragile, suspicious, afraid but becomes strong and determined, alto; “Jeff:” male, 30s-

40s, husband to Caroline, distracted, secretive, dismissive, tenor/baritone; “Lil:” female, 17, defiant, passionate, dry humor,

mezzo, middle C to high E; “Nicky:” male, 19, Portuguese-American, strong, uncomplicated, good-hearted, tenor, sings to F;

“George:” male, 50s-60s, gruff handyman, reclusive, baritone, featured ensemble character; Ensemble: male and female, all

ages and vocal ranges, especially seeking sopranos and basses to play characters aged 30-60, must be strong part

singers and must read music, even though the piece is set in the 1930s, singers must have a good sense of

contemporary musical theater.

   For Lighter seeking—“Stevie Petrillo:” male, 30s, Caucasian, overweight construction worker from Staten Island, lovable,

secure, happy guy, in love with Connie, great comic timing, contemporary tenor to B flat; “Connie DeLuca:” female, 30s,

Caucasian, overweight and insecure yet intense and driven, funny, in love with Stevie, belter to E flat; “Lulu:” female, 30s-

40s, Jamaican, grocery owner, plus-sized, practical, outspoken, comic timing must be superb, belter with riffing chops;

“Sister Rose:” female, 40s-50s, any ethnicity, sweet but no-nonsense host of a cable TV show called “The Nutrition Nun,” the

crusader for sensible eating, funny, intense, with a comic, explosive temper when confronting injustice, alto/belt or soprano;

“Doctor Dan:” male, 30s-50s, any ethnicity, slick, good-looking time TV host of “American Weight Loss Idol,” baritenor;

Female Chorus, 20s-40s, all ethnicities, all should have strong high belt or strong high mix, to play multiple parts including

Helen, Bridal Store Shoppers, Skinny Lady, Estelle Rabinowitz (older Jewish woman), Jane, Checkerettes, Desperate Lady, Gina,

Nutrition Novices and Deaconettes, act as back up singers for many songs, one should be thin, one should be plus-sized,

must be strong musicians able to sing close harmony, strong dance/movement skills necessary.

   Equity principal auditions held July 2 from 9:30am-1pm & 2pm-5:30pm at the AEA Audition Center (165 W. 46th St.,

2nd fl., NYC).  Prepare 32 bars of a musical theatre selection, either something specifically appropriate for any of the shows, or

a general selection that shows off your range.  Bring sheet music in the correct key; an accompanist will be provided.  Bring

five copies of your pix & résumés, stapled together.  Note from Equity: Each production will be represented at this call by a

separate individual with casting authority (i.e. the authority to effectively recommend a performer for a callback or casting).  If

unable to attend, send pix & résumés to Michael Cassara Casting, 212 W. 35th Street, 11th Fl., NYC 10001 (for The Cure,

Fantasy Football, or Fat Camp) or Cindi Rush Casting, 27 W. 20th St. Ste. 404, NYC 10011 (for Lighter).  Depending on the

production you would like to submit to, indicate Attn: to NYMF/The Cure, NYMF/Football, or NYMF/Fat Camp, or Attn: Lighter.

All of the information is subject to change.  Check “casting call” or the Equity audition center bulletin boards frequently for

updates.  Michael Cassara Casting is the resident casting office for the 2009 New York Musical Theatre Festival and will be

coordinating four days of EPAs for multiple shows on July 2, 15, 23 and 29.  Individual shows will be using their own casting

practices.  General festival submissions (not for a specific show) may be sent to Michael Cassara Casting, Attn: NYMF.

EQUITY, ‘SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD’ - JULY 6 - Spotlight on Festivals is casting Songs for a New World.  Performs Aug. 19-

22 at the Beckett Theatre on Theatre Row.  Possible pay plus credit provided.  Producer plans to apply for Equity Basic

Showcase Code.  Seeking—“Man 1:” any physical type, must be able to sing gospel, rock, and contemporary, sings D to

high C; “Man 2:” all physical types, legit and warm voice, sings low F to high A-flat.  Note: Seeking singer-actors.

Auditions held by appointment only the morning of July 6.  Email pix & résumés and links to SFNWaugust@gmail.com.  

Prepare two 16-bar selections, one from the show and one in the style of the show.  All proceeds go to the Patrick Michael

McMurphy Memorial Foundation.

‘GIRLS NIGHT THE MUSICAL’ - JULY 6 - Entertainment Events, Inc. is casting Girls Night the Musical.  Rehearsals begin

approx. late July; exact performance dates and locations TBD.  Professional pay provided.  Seeking—“Sharon:” died when she

was 17, an angel, the narrator, adolescent, mischievous, bitchy, loving, desperate to still be one of the girls, improv/comedy

skills a plus; “Carol:” Kate’s older sister, was Sharon’s best friend, born to party, married twice and still on the lookout for a

man, fun, sassy, warm, wears clothes that aren’t always appropriate, sings “Holding Out for a Hero” and “Don’t Cry Out Loud;”

“Liza:” married with three kids, complains about her husband all the time, can be quite funny in a cynical sort of way, seems

hard but is soft on the inside, in need of approval, a great mother, comedian, hurt, a little girl lost, sings “I Will Survive” and

“It’s Raining Men;” “Kate:” Carol’s younger sister, married with two kids, a schoolteacher, very sensible, always a bit apart from

the others, hurt, hardworking, in the shadow of others, sings “At Seventeen” and “Cry Me a River;” “Anita:” very funny and

scattered but nice, speaks her mind, gets very depressed, bipolar, medicated, analyzed, sorted, loving and loved, quirky,

idiosyncratic, sings “The Love of My Man” and “I Am What I Am.”  Auditions held July 6 from 10am-5pm at the Downstairs

Cabaret at Sofia’s (221 W. 46th St., between Broadway & 8th Ave., NYC).  To schedule an appointment, email pix & résumés to

Sonya Carter at Sonya@entertainmentevents.com.  Include “GN Audition Request” and your name in the subject line.  Prepare

“I Will Survive” as well as one of the following selections: “It’s Raining Men,” “Holding Out for a Hero,” “The Love of My Man,”

“Young Hearts Run Free,” “Cry Me a River,” “I Am What I Am,” or “At Seventeen.”  CD and track provided; there will be no

accompanist, so prepare accordingly.  Sides will also be provided at the audition.  Bring pix & résumés, stapled together.

Producer’s statement: “Girls Night The Musical is currently playing at the Downstairs Cabaret at Sofia’s.  It would be beneficial

to attend a performance before your audition; to purchase tickets, visit www.girlsnightthemusical.com.”

EQUITY, 'DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS,' SINGERS & DANCERS - JULY 6 - The Walnut Street Theatre (Philadelphia PA) is

casting Dirty Rotten Scoundrels.  Jeffrey Lane, book; David Yazbek, music & lyrics. Rehearsals begin Aug. 18; runs Sep. 8-Oct.

25.  $865 min./wk. Equity LORT A Contract.  Seeking—Ensemble: male and female, excellent dancer-singers and singer-

dancers, tall, with a glamorous look and a good sense of humor.  Theater's statement: "Walnut Street Theatre is an equal

opportunity employer and subscribes to the LORT Agreement Nontraditional Casting policy, encouraging audition participation by

and casting of ethnic minority actors (African-American, Asian-American, Hispanic-American, and Native American), women

actors, and actors with disabilities in roles where race, ethnicity, gender, or the presence or absence of a disability is not

germane."  Equity chorus call held July 6 at 9:30am for male singers who dance, 10:30am for female singers who

dance, 12noon for male dancers who sing & 3pm for female dancers who sing at Ripley-Grier Studios (520 8th Ave.,

between 36th & 37th Sts., 16th fl., NYC).  Equity chorus procedures are in effect.  Prepare 16 bars of a comedic song.  Bring

sheet music; an accompanist will be provided.  Female dancers should bring heels and male dancers should bring dance shoes.

Singers may be asked to dance later in the day, and should bring dance clothes and shoes.  Bring pix & résumés, stapled

together.

EQUITY, 'BLACK PEARL SINGS' - JULY 6 - Ford's Theatre (Washington DC) is casting Black Pearl Sings, a play with music

about Susannah, a song collector for the Library of Congress, who meets Pearl, a prisoner in a Texas prison who is a human

repository of folk songs that stretch back to the times of slavery.  Rehearsals begin Sep. 1; runs Sep. 25-Oct. 18. 

$840 min./wk. Equity LORT Contract.  Seeking—“Susannah:” female, 35-45, Caucasian, song collector for the Library of

Congress in the 1930s, intelligent, no-nonsense, straightforward woman in a man's world, ambitious, blunt, passionate about

her work of finding and preserving songs and stories that might otherwise disappear, looking for meaning and connection in her

life more than she may realize, must have a strong singing voice, folk quality and ability to harmonize a plus.  Note: The

role of Pearl is cast.  Equity principal auditions held July 6 from 9:30am-1pm & 2pm-5:30pm at the AEA Audition Center

(165 W. 46th St., 2nd fl., NYC).  Prepare a brief contemporary monologue.  Some may also be asked to sing a cappella; prepare

16 bars of a song.  Bring pix & résumés, stapled together.

'RENT' - JULY 6 & 7 - FAIR LAWN - Fair Lawn Recreation Department's Old Library Theater (Fair Lawn NJ) is casting Rent. Runs

Sep. 18-20 & 25-27 at the George Frey Center for Performing Arts and Recreation in Fair Lawn NJ.  No pay provided.  Seeking—

Singers, Actors, Dancers.  Note: Seeking a very diverse cast.  Auditions held July 6 & 7 at 7:30pm at the George Frey Center

for Performing Arts and Recreation (10-10 20th St., Fair Lawn NJ. Doors open at 7pm).  Prepare a song from the show

appropriate for the character you are auditioning for; an accompanist will be provided.  For a list of appropriate songs and

character descriptions, visit www.oldlibrarytheatre.net.

EQUITY, DENVER CENTER THR CO. – JULY 6-8 - Denver Center Theatre Company (Denver CO) is casting its 2009-10 season

including: The Voysey Inheritance (Harley Granville-Barker, writer; David Mamet, adaptor; Rehearsals begin Oct. 24; runs Aug.

20-Oct. 24), Well (Lisa Kron, writer; Rehearsals begin Sep. 28; runs Nov. 5-Dec. 19) and A Christmas Carol (Charles Dickens,

writer; Richard Hellesen, adaptor; David de Berry, music; Rehearsals begin Nov. 2; runs Nov. 27-Dec. 27).  $555 min./wk. Equity

LORT D Contract.  For A Christmas Carol seeking—Belle/Martha Cratchitt (and as cast): female, 20s, Victorian shop-girl,

engaged to young Ebenezer Scrooge, articulate, sensitive, vulnerable and aware of her shortcomings regarding wealth and

class, but has a strong sense of self, sings soprano/second soprano, sings a solo ballad in the production ranging from

low C# to high C#, some dance ability required.  Note: British accents will be used in the production.  While Belle is the largest

role, all actors in the production play multiple roles and sing in ensemble numbers.  Auditions held by appointment only July 6-

8.  For consideration, send pix & résumés ASAP to Elissa Myers Casting, 333 W. 52nd St., Ste. 1008, NYC 10019, Attn: Denver

Auditions.

EQUITY, ‘PURE COUNTRY,’ B’WAY - JULY 7 - Producers are casting the Broadway production of Pure Country.  Steve Dorff,

music; John Bettis, lyrics; Peter Masterson & Rex McGee, book; Rehearsals begin in Nov.  $1,605 min./wk. Equity Production

Contract.  Seeking—“Harley Tucker:” female, 27-35, Rusty’s old flame, a waitress at the Prairie Rose, beautiful, strong,

stubborn, has never gotten over Rusty, tough, secure, confident, is struggling on her own to keep her farm, skeptical of Rusty’s

return home, must be a strong singer/actor with great comedic timing, country rock vocal style, low F to high E-flat,

LEAD.  Equity principal auditions held July 7 from 9:30am-1pm & 2pm-5:30pm at the AEA Audition Center (165 W. 46th

St., 2nd fl., NYC).  Prepare a brief country song of your choice that shows off range.  Bring sheet music in the correct key; an

accompanist will be provided.  Bring pix & résumés, stapled together.

'QUEEN ESTHER MARROW...,' EUROPEAN TOUR - JULY 7 - Sundance Productions is casting the 17th annual European tour of

the gospel show Queen Esther Marrow and The Harlem Gospel Singers.  Rehearsals begin Nov. 6 in NYC; tour runs Nov. 30,

2009-Feb. 2010 in Europe.  $600-1,100/wk. (negotiable), plus per diem, housing, and transportation provided.  Seeking—

Excellent Vocalists: male and female, soprano to bass.  Note: All performers must be familiar with African-American gospel

sound and inspirational music.  Auditions held July 7 at 12noon for female vocalists & 4pm for male vocalists at Eighth

Avenue Studios (939 8th Ave., between 55th & 56th Sts., NYC).  Prepare 16 bars each of a traditional gospel and contemporary

song; you may sing the entire song.  Bring pix & résumés, stapled together.  For more info, call Dennis at 212/489-2203, ext. 12.

EQUITY, 'THE SOUND OF MUSIC' - JULY 7 - N. HOLLYWOOD - Theatre Under The Stars is casting The Sound of Music.

Rehearsals start Nov. 23.  Performances end Dec. 20 at the theater in Houston TX.  Equity WCLO Contract ($965/wk). Seeking—

“Max Detweiler:” 40-80, any ethnicity, comic relief character singer, sings to E above middle C; “Elsa:” 30-45, sophisticated

'other woman', sings to high F; “Rolf:” 'seventeen going on eighteen' juvenile, Teutonic/Germanic in appearance, sings to G

above middle C; Primary Nuns: 30-55, any ethnicity, various types, good at intricate harmony.  Note: Particularly

interested in ethnicity within the Primary Nuns and Max.  Equity principal auditions held July 7 from 10am-5pm (sign-in

9am, lunch 1pm-2pm) at the Debbie Reynolds Studios (6514 Lankershim Blvd., N. Hollywood).  EPA rules are in effect.  A

monitor will be provided.  Prepare one 16-bar up tempo and one 16-bar ballad, auditionees may sing from the score.

EQUITY, ‘HAIR’ - JULY 8 DEADLINE f/JULY 11 - Burning Coal Theatre Company (Raleigh NC) is casting Hair.  Rehearsals

begin Aug. 11; runs Sep. 10-27 in Raleigh NC.  Equity compensation is professional pay, plus transportation and per diem

provided; non-Equity compensation will be comparable.  Equity Special Appearance Contract, Tier II, approval pending.

Seeking—“Claude:” male, 19-25, Caucasian, tenor/rock baritone, needs to be able to sing comfortably up to a high F,

partial nudity required.  Auditions held by appointment only July 11 in NYC.  To schedule an appointment, email pix & résumés

to burning_coal@ipass.net.  Submission deadline is July 8.  For more info, visit www.burningcoal.org.

EQUITY, UNTITLED MUSICAL COMEDY - JULY 8 - Producer is casting an untitled musical comedy.  The actual title of

the show will be announced at a later date.  Robert Lopez, music & lyrics; Reading contract dates are July 23-Aug. 10.  $478

min./wk. Equity Special Agreement Staged Reading.  Seeking—“Boy #1:” 18-22, all-American, wide-eyed, hopeful, the glass is

always half-full, must be a great comedic actor and fantastic singer; “Boy #2:” 18-22, all-American, wide-eyed, hopeful, the

glass is always half-full, must be a great comedic actor and fantastic singer; “Father:” late 30s-early 40s, perfect picture of

the head of a suburban household, a real family man, must be a great comedic actor and fantastic singer; “Man #1:” 20s,

high-ranking diplomat from a small village in Africa, must be a great comedic actor and fantastic singer; “Woman #1:” 30s,

high-ranking diplomat from a small village in Africa, must be a great comedic actor and fantastic singer.  Equity principal

auditions held July 8 from 10am-1:30pm & 2:30pm-6pm at Ripley-Grier Studios (520 8th Ave., between 36th & 37th Sts.,

16th fl., NYC).  Prepare a short comedic song.  Bring sheet music; an accompanist will be provided.  Bring pix & résumés,

stapled together.

EQUITY, TUTS 2009-10 SEASON SINGERS - JULY 8 - N. HOLLYWOOD - Theatre Under The Stars is casting for their 2009-10

season including Meet Me In St. Louis, (reh. Sep. 10, perf. ends Oct. 11); The Sound of Music (reh. Nov. 23, perf. ends Dec.

20).  Performances are at the theater in Houston TX.  Equity WCLO Contract ($965/wk).

   For Meet Me In St. Louis seeking—Singers: male and female; Ensemble: male and female, dancers who sing well, jazz

specialty.

   For The Sound of Music seeking—Singers: male and female; Ensemble: male and female, singers who move well.

   Equity chorus auditions held July 8 at 10am (sign-in 9:30am) at the Debbie Reynolds Studios (6514 Lankershim Blvd., N.

Hollywood).  Chorus rules are in effect.  A monitor will be provided.  Prepare one 16-bar up tempo or one 16-bar ballad,

auditionees may sing from the score, lead with strength song selection, may be asked for contrasting song.

EQUITY, 'RENT' SINGERS - JULY 8 & 9 - The John W. Engeman Theater (Northport NY) is casting its upcoming production of

Rent, a rock opera set in the milieu of NYC's Lower East Side and inspired by La Boheme.  Jonathan Larson, book-music-lyrics;

Ken Ludwig, book; Rehearsals begin Aug. 17 in NYC; runs Sep. 10-Nov. 1, five performances/wk. (Thu.-Sun.) in Northport, Long

Island.  $360 min./wk.; Equity agreement calls for 38 hrs./wk. Equity LOA ref. COST Contract.  Seeking—Singers: male and

female, early-late 20s, raw, original, have the quality of street life and move well, not typical musical theater performers,

strong voices and honest personalities required, pop/rock vocals required, but every bit as much the actor as the singer

for every role.  Note: This will be an original telling/staging of this play.  Character descriptions for principal roles can be found

in Equity-only EPA notice.  Many of the smaller roles will be cast from the ensemble.  Auditions held July 8 & 9 at 10am (both

days) at Pearl Studios (500 8th Ave., between 35th & 36th Sts., 4th fl., NYC).  Prepare 16 bars of a rock song in the style of

the show or 16 bars from the score; no traditional musical theater music.  Bring pix & résumés, stapled together.  This is a non-

required call.  If unable to attend, send pix & résumés to Stephen DeAngelis, c/o Grey Worldwide, 777 Third Ave., 10th fl., NYC

10017, Attn: "Rent."  For more info, visit www.engemantheater.com.

EQUITY, 'CRAZY HEAD SPACE' - JULY 9 - Choice Theatricals is casting Crazy Head Space (A New Rock Musical).

Elisabeth Davis, writer; Michelangelo Sosnowitz, music.  Rehearsals begin Aug. 8; runs Aug. 21-25 in NYC.  $300 stipend

provided. Equity Showcase, approval pending.  Seeking—15 Actor-Singer-Dancers: all ages, all types, with legit voices and

strong dance backgrounds, should have advanced level of dance technique in all genres, acrobatic ability a plus but not

required, should have a strong rock voice with the ability to sing as an ensemble with harmony when needed.  Note:

Seeking triple threats.  Auditions held July 9 from 10am-1:30pm & 2pm-5pm at T. Schreiber Studios (151 W. 26th St.,

between 6th & 7th Aves., 7th fl., NYC).  Sign-up begins at 9:30am.  Equity audition procedures are not in effect, and no Equity

monitor will be provided.  The producer will run all aspects of the audition.  Prepare 16 bars of a pop-rock song.  Bring sheet

music.  Come dressed to move.  Bring pix & résumés, stapled together.  For samples of the songs, visit www.myspace.com/crazyheadspace

EQUITY, 'MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS' - JULY 10 - N. HOLLYWOOD - Theatre Under The Stars is casting Meet Me In St. Louis.

Rehearsals start Sep. 10.  Performances end Oct. 11 at the theater in Houston TX.  Equity WCLO Contract ($965/wk). Seeking—

“Rose Smith:” 18, sophisticated, romantic, flirtatious, the chic and beautiful Smith daughter, Esther's older sister, mezzo-

soprano to G; “Alonso Smith:” 40, family patriarch, seemingly stuffy attorney with a heart of gold, tries to rule the roost with

an iron hand, but is constantly undermined, baritone to E; “Anna Smith:” 40, diplomatic, supportive, loving wife and mother,

good at balancing everyone's needs, mezzo to E; “Lon Smith:” 19, outgoing, only son, oldest of the Smith children, Princeton

freshman, great dancer, lyric baritone to G.  Note: Tootie and Agnes have been cast, offer pending for Esther.  Equity

principal auditions held July 10 from 10am-5pm (sign-in 9am, lunch 1pm-2pm) at the Debbie Reynolds Studios (6514

Lankershim Blvd., N. Hollywood).  Prepare one 16-bar up tempo and one 16-bar ballad, auditionees may sing from the score.

EPA Rules are in effect.  A monitor will be provided.

KIDS, 'ANNIE' - JULY 10 & 11 - LAS VEGAS - Broadway Bound, a non-profit children's theatre, is casting Annie, the 1977

Tony-awarding winning musical.  Show will run Jan 28-Feb. 6, 2010 at the Summerlin Library Theatre.  Each child cast is

required to take at least one Broadway Bound technique class ($20 registration fee, $50/month) and performers each pay

approximately $140 to cover the costs of costumes, material fees, scripts, royalties, studio rentals and will receive a DVD,

T-shirt & show patch for their jacket.  No pay. Non-Union.  Seeking--Singers/Dancers: ages 5-19.  Auditions held July 10

from 10am-4pm for Annie & orphans, July 11 from 10am-4pm for chorus & all other named characters at Summerlin

Dance Academy (11181 S. Buffalo Dr., Ste #130, Las Vegas).  Callbacks held July 13, 10am-4pm by invitation only.  Prepare

the following songs in full, based on the character auditioning for: "Tomorrow" (Annie/Orphans), "Little Girls" (Ms. Hannigan),

"Something was Missing" (Warbucks), "Easy Street" (Lilly & Rooster), "We'd Like To Thank You Herbert Hoover," all other roles.

Bring any known conflicts with you to the audition.  For more info or to schedule an audtion, visit

www.BroadwayBoundStudios.com or call the Summerlin Dance Academy at 702/838-5131.

‘BEAUTY AND THE BEAST,’ NAT’L TOUR - JULY 11 - Project Educational Theatre Inc., a national touring children’s company, is

casting Beauty and the Beast.  Rehearsals begin Sep. 6 in New Orleans; tours Sep. 17-Feb. 3, 2010 in TX, LA, MS, AL, GA, TN

and KY.  $550/wk., plus $100/wk. bonus (payable at the end of the tour) provided. Actors must pay for their own meals and

housing.  Seeking—“Beauty:” young, attractive, spunky; “Arabella:” young, attractive, Beauty’s sister, doesn’t like being poor;

Beast/Prince/Shipping Clerk: male, young, 6’-6’4”, to play multiple character roles; Mr. Glenville: Beauty’s father, must grow

beard.  Casting director’s statement: “Everyone must be able to do light comedy and have a good work ethic. Talent is

important but so is attitude for the job.  What we offer is work in a professional environment, touring experience, the

opportunity to bring theater to underprivileged rural schools, and tax advantages.”  Auditions held July 11 from 10am-5pm at

Ripley-Grier Studios (520 8th Ave., between 36th & 37th Sts., 16th fl., NYC).  Be prepared to cold read from the script.

‘REEFER MADNESS’ - JULY 11, 12 & 18 - BURNSVILLE - Chameleon Theatre Circle is casting Reefer Madness.  Runs Oct.

30-Nov. 22.  No pay. Non-union.  Seeking—“Jimmy Harper:” 18 to play high school teenager, tenor, gets into trouble after

being lured into the dangerous world of reefer, think Wally Cleaver; “Mary Lane:” 18 to play high school teenager, soprano,

Jimmy’s sweetheart, innocent, devoted to virginhood until she takes her first toke; “Lecturer:” 30s+, baritone, severe

authority figure, amiable, avuncular, portrays multiple roles (Irish Priest, Goat-Man, Mother, Old Man, FDR, Ticket-taker); “Jack

Stone:” 30s, tenor, handsome, ruthless, proprietor of the Reefer Den, strong dancer, doubles as Jesus and George Washington;

“Mae:” mid-20s-40s, alto, attractive yet haggard, smoky voice, hostess of the Reefer Den, addicted to pot; “Ralph Wiley:” 20s,

tenor, a denizen of the Den, formally a frat boy but dropped out of college due to his reefer habit, plays multiple roles, a

physical clown; “Sally:” 20s+, mezzo, sexy, seductive resident of the Reefer Den, libidinous soul of Mae West, a little Ann

Margaret, a little Judy Holiday, doubles as Lady Liberty; Ensemble: Reefer Zombies, Kids at the Five-and-Dime, Jungle Orgy

dancers, Angels, and patriotic background chorus in the Star-Spangled finale, strong movers.  Auditions held by appointment

only, July 11, 12 & 18 from 10am-4pm at the Applewood Rustic Grille (1996 Highway 13 E., Hwy 13 & Cliff Rd., Burnsville).

Bring pix & résumés.  Perform one monologue, three minutes or less and a song.  Accompanist provided.  For appointment, fill

out audition form at www.chameleontheatre.org/productions/season12/auditions.html#auditions.

'ALL SHOOK UP' - JULY 12 - RIVERSIDE - Performance Riverside is casting All Shook Up.  Rehearsals start Aug. 15.

Performances run Sep. 18-27 (weekends) at the Landis Performing Arts Center in Riverside.  Stipend provided.  Seeking—Natalie

Heller/Ed: female, 18-30, tomboy, alto (uses belt voice), LEAD; “Jim Haller:” male, 45-65, Natalie's father, baritone,

supporting; “Miss Sandra:” female, 24-33, beautiful, curator of the museum, alto, supporting; “Dean Hyde:” male, 14-22, the

mayor's son, tenor, supporting; “Lorraine:” female, 14-22, African-American, Sylvia's daughter, belt to C, supporting; “Sheriff

Earl:” male, 40-65, a man of few words, the sheriff, baritone, supporting; “Mayor Matilda Hyde:” female, 40-55, prim and

proper, mayor, alto, supporting; “Dennis:” male, 20-30, Natalie's best friend/awkward secret admirer, tenor, supporting;

“Sylvia:” female, 40-55, African-American, owner of the Honky Tonk bar, belt to b flat, supporting; Ensemble: male and

female, dancer/singers.  Note: The role of Chad has already been cast. "Performance Riverside welcomes individuals of any

age, race, color, national origin, religion, disability or sexual orientation at all of its auditions."  Auditions held July 12 at 6pm at

the Landis Performing Arts Center (on the campus of Riverside City College, 4800 Magnolia Ave., Riverside).  Prepare 16 bars of

a song appropriate to the material that shows your voice and personality; have another contrasting song in case one is

requested.  Wear clothes for moving and dancing.  Bring pix, résumés, 110-word bio, and a list of all rehearsal conflicts.  Email

pix & résumés to greta.cohen@rcc.edu.  For more info, call the audition hotline at 951/222-8485 or visit

www.performanceriverside.org.

'THE ORPHEUS VARIATIONS' - WEEK OF JULY 13 - The Deconstructive Theatre Project is casting The Orpheus

Variations.  After traveling to the Underworld to retrieve his dead wife, the musician Orpheus is granted permission by the Lord

of the Dead to return her to the land of the living.  He offers the single condition that Orpheus not gaze upon Eurydice before

reaching the world above.  In doubt, in haste, or by tragic accident, Orpheus defies this decree, thus banishing his beloved to

the land of the dead, and himself to an inescapable loneliness, forever.  Producers state: "The Orpheus Variations will explore

moments of love and loss, and the ways in which elements of theater communicate with one another through a deconstruction

and reconstruction of this classical myth.  This is a 44-hour developmental workshop, and will not immediately culminate in a

performance."  Rehearses Aug. 2-30 (Thu. & Fri. evenings and Sun. afternoons).  No pay provided.  Seeking—Multi-Skilled

Performers: who will collaborate to create characters and shape the narrative of the project, seeking actors who are also

singers, composers, instrumentalists, modern dancers/choreographers, aerialists, writers, new media artists, DJs, designers,

etc.  Note: The Deconstructive Theatre Project is a highly collaborative ensemble laboratory for new hyper-theatrical and

hyper-visual theater.  Individuals cast will play a crucial role in creating the work under the guidance of the artistic dir.

Auditions held by appointment only the week of July 13.  Email pix & résumés to info@deconstructivetheatreproject.org or

send to The Deconstructive Theatre Project, 1421 Dekalb Ave., #2L, Brooklyn NY 11237.  For more info, visit the website at www.deconstructivetheatreproject.org.

‘SHE LOVES ME’ - JULY 13 - GILBERT - Hale Centre Theatre is casting She Loves Me.  Performances will run from Sep.

3–Oct. 10.  Some pay. Non-union.  Seeking—All Roles Open: males & females, 30s – 60s, must be able to sing very well.

Auditions held by appointment only on July 13 at Hale Centre Theatre (50 W. Page Ave., Gilbert AZ; exact times TBD).  For

an audition, sign up on website at www.haletheatrearizona.com or call 480/497-1181.  Be prepared to sing 16 bars of music in

style of show; accompanist provided.  For more info, visit www.haletheatrearizona.com.

‘THE COLOR PURPLE,’ TOUR - JULY 13 - N. HOLLYWOOD - Joyful Noisemakers, LLC is casting season one of the 2010-11

national tour of The Color Purple.  Marsha Norman, book; Brenda Russell, Allee Willis & Stephen Bray, music & lyrics; Contract

begins Feb. 2010; tour point of origin is NYC.  Competitive compensation package includes salary, per diem, travel, and housing.

Seeking—“Celie:” female, 20s-30s, insecure yet spirited, appears meek and timid but has a tough interior, has been told she is

ugly and thinks so, has a sense of humor, with much behind her eyes, treated poorly for many years, finds love and confidence

to become an independent thinker, must have a strong and passionate belt singing voice, LEAD; “Mister:” male, 30s-40s,

real name is Albert, an outwardly attractive and dominant male presence, disrespectful, demanding and abusive of people in his

life, marries Celie out of necessity and mistreats her, his true feelings are for Shug, realizes his errors and tries to make amends,

strong vocalist with power, LEAD; “Shug:” female, 30s-50s, a well-known singer, very charismatic, sexy, confident, powerful

female presence, irresistible to all, loved by and comforting to both Celie and Mister, must have a dynamic Bessie Smith-

style bluesy singing voice, featured role; “Sofia:” female, 30s-50s, powerful, humorous, independent warrior woman,

physically larger with a presence to match, comfortable and confident in her own skin, uses her sexuality, married to Harpo, will

not accept mistreatment, strong belt singing voice, featured role; “Harpo:” male, 20s, Mister’s vulnerable and good-natured

son, married to Sofia, torn between what he learned from his father and what he is learning from Sofia, learns to treat women

well, becomes successful with his business, strong tenor singing voice, featured role; “Nettie:” female, 20s, adventurous,

spunky, educated young woman, has a strong and unbreakable bond with her older sister Celie, separated from Celie by Mister,

finds a new life and calling in Africa, strong belt singing voice; “Squeak:” female, 20s, Harpo’s girl after Sofia leaves and until

she returns, spunky, fun, sassy, opinionated, not easily intimidated, strong belt and soprano ability; “Ol Mister:” male, 40s-

60s, Mister’s father, owner of the farm and house that Mister works and lives on with Celie and his children, irritable, nasty,

self-centered, verbally abusive towards his son, telling him what is “right,” strong actor who sings; Church Ladies: all ages

and types, big and strong personalities and presences, character women who are the busybodies of the town, see everything

and comment on everything, strong singers with comedic flair; Adult Ensemble Singer-Dancers: male and female, 20s-50s,

all physical and vocal types, strong singing voices and personalities to play many ensemble roles and cover principal roles, all

dancers should have strong vocal ability as well.  Note: Seeking performers 18+ with soulful, bluesy, gospel voices with

passion, power, range, and personality.  Auditions held July 13 at 10am at Debbie Reynolds Studio (6514 Lankershim Blvd., N.

Hollywood).  No appointment necessary, but auditioning performers are requested to email pix & résumés in advance to minnickcasting@aol.com; also bring pix & résumés, stapled together.  Bring sheet music with your best 16 bars in the correct

key.  For more info, including more audition and submission details, visit www.tcpontour.com.

EQUITY, FLORIDA STAGE 2009-10 SEASON - JULY 13 - MANALAPAN - Florida Stage (Manalapan FL) is casting its 2009-10

season including: Two Jews Walk Into a Bar... (Rehearsals begin Sep. 29; runs Oct. 21-Nov. 29); The Storytelling Ability of a

Boy (Rehearsals begin Nov. 17; runs Dec. 9-Jan. 17, 2010); Sins of the Mother (Rehearsals begin Jan. 5, 2010; runs Jan. 27-

March 7), Dr. Radio (Rehearsals begin Feb. 23; runs March 24-May 7), a new musical still in development and When the Sun

Shone Brighter (Rehearsals begin April 20; runs May 12-June 10).  $696 min/wk Equity Lort C Contract.  For Dr. Radio—All

Roles.  Equity principal auditions held by appointment July 13 from 10am-1pm & 2pm-6pm at Florida Stage (262 S.

Ocean Blvd., Manalapan FL).  To schedule an appointment, email Jonathan Wemette at jon@floridastage.org; or call

561/585-3404, ext. 116.  Equity members without appointments will be seen throughout the day as time permits.  For musical

auditions, prepare either a brief song (musical theater, pop/rock, or gospel) or 16 bars of a song and a one-minute

contemporary monologue.  Bring sheet music; an accompanist will be provided.  Bring 2 copies of pix & résumés, stapled

together.

'THE COLOR PURPLE,' TOUR - JULY 13 & AUG. 3 - NYC/LA/CHICAGO - Joyful Noisemakers, LLC is casting season one of the

2010-11 national tour of The Color Purple.  Marsha Norman, book; Brenda Russell, Allee Willis & Stephen Bray, music & lyrics;

Contract begins Feb. 2010; tour point of origin is NYC.  Competitive compensation package includes salary, per diem, travel and

housing.  Seeking—“Celie:” female, 20s-30s, insecure yet spirited, appears meek and timid but has a tough interior, has been

told she is ugly and thinks so, has a sense of humor, with much behind her eyes, treated poorly for many years, finds love and

confidence to become an independent thinker, must have a strong and passionate belt singing voice, LEAD; “Mister:” male,

30s-40s, real name is Albert, an outwardly attractive and dominant male presence, disrespectful, demanding and abusive of

people in his life, marries Celie out of necessity and mistreats her, his true feelings are for Shug, realizes his errors and tries to

make amends, strong vocalist with power, LEAD; “Shug:” female, 30s-50s, a well-known singer, very charismatic, sexy,

confident, powerful female presence, irresistible to all, loved by and comforting to both Celie and Mister, must have a dynamic

Bessie Smith-style bluesy singing voice, featured role; “Sofia:” female, 30s-50s, powerful, humorous, independent warrior

woman, physically larger with a presence to match, comfortable and confident in her own skin, uses her sexuality, married to

Harpo, will not accept mistreatment, strong belt singing voice, featured role; “Harpo:” male, 20s, Mister's vulnerable and good

natured son, married to Sofia, torn between what he learned from his father and what he is learning from Sofia, learns to treat

women well, becomes successful with his business, strong tenor singing voice, featured role; “Nettie:” female, 20s,

adventurous, spunky, educated young woman, has a strong and unbreakable bond with her older sister Celie, separated from

Celie by Mister, finds a new life and calling in Africa, strong belt singing voice; “Squeak:” female, 20s, Harpo's girl after Sofia

leaves and until she returns, spunky, fun, sassy, opinionated, not easily intimidated, strong belt and soprano ability; “Ol

Mister:” male, 40s-60s, Mister's father, owner of the farm and house that Mister works and lives on with Celie and his children,

irritable, nasty, self-centered, verbally abusive towards his son, telling him what is "right," strong actor who sings, Church

Ladies: all ages and types, big and strong personalities and presences, character women who are the busybodies of the town,

see everything and comment on everything, strong singers with comedic flair; Adult Ensemble Singer-Dancers: male and

female, 20s-50s, all physical and vocal types, strong singing voices and personalities to play many ensemble roles and cover

principal roles, all dancers should have strong vocal ability as well.  Note: Seeking performers 18+ with soulful, bluesy,

gospel voices with passion, power, range, and personality.  NYC auditions held June 29 at 10am at Chelsea Studios (151 W.

26th St., between 6th & 7th Aves., NYC); L.A. auditions held July 13 at 10am at Debbie Reynolds Studio (6514 Lankershim

Blvd., North Hollywood CA); Chicago auditions held Aug. 3 at Lou Conte Dance Studio (1147 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago IL).  No

appointment necessary, but auditioning performers are requested to email pix & résumés in advance to minnickcasting@aol.com;

also bring pix & résumés, stapled together.  Bring sheet music with your best 16 bars in the correct key.  For more info,

including more audition and submission details, visit www.tcpontour.com.

'YOU'RE A GOOD MAN CHARLIE BROWN' - JULY 13 & 14 - GARDEN GROVE - One More Productions is casting You're A

Good Man Charlie Brown, revised 1999 version.  Rehearsals start TBD.  Performances run Aug. 13-Sep. 6 at The Gem Theater.

No pay.  Seeking—“Lucy:” strong willed, pushy, cantankerous, high strong belt, mezzo; “Linus:” extremely sensitive, brains

and warmth, Lucy's younger brother, tapping a plus, baritone; “Schroeder:” intelligent, passion for music, tenor; “Snoopy:”

male, wisecracking and cheerful, Charlie's dog, tenor.  Note: All performers are 20-35, any ethnicity, must move well and have

a strong grasp for both comedic timing as well as physical comedy.  Auditions held July 13 & 14 at 7pm at the theater (12852

Main St., Garden Grove).  Bring pix & résumés and prepare 16-32 bars of a song.  Accompanist will be provided.  No CDs or

songs from the show.  Email pix & résumés to damien@onemoreproductions.com.  For more info, visit

www.onemoreproductions.com or call 714/741-9550 ext. 225.

'CITY OF ANGELS' - 13 & 14 - WHITTIER - Whittier Community Theatre is casting City of Angels, a musical in which "tough

guys and shady dames populate this noir flashback to post-war L.A."  Rehearsals start July 20.  Performances run Sep. 11-26.

No pay.  Seeking—All Roles Open.  For a detailed breakdown, visit www.whittiercommunitytheater.org.  Auditions held July 13

& 14 at 7:30pm at the theatre (7630 S. Washington Ave., Whittier).  Prepare 16 bars of a song, and be ready to move and

cold read.

EQUITY, ETC 2009-10 SEASON - JULY 13 & 15 - SANTA BARBARA - Ensemble Theatre Company is casting its 2009-10

season, to include Gunmetal Blues with music & lyrics by Craig Bohmler & Marion Adler and book by Scott Wentworth (Sep. 8;

perf: Oct. 10-25); Trying by Joanna McClelland Glass (reh: Nov. 27; perf: Dec. 3-27); Souvenir by Stephen Temperley (reh:

Jan. 21, 2010; perf. Feb. 4-28, 2010); The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams (reh: Mar. 16, 2010, perf: Feb. 8-May 2,

2010); Loot by Joe Orton (reh: May 11, 2010; perf: June 3-27, 2010).  The productions Trying and Souvenir have already been

cast.  Equity SPT Contract ($444/wk).  For Gunmetal Blues seeking—“Buddy Toupee:” male, mid-40s to mid-50s, lounge

singer type, must play piano; “The Blonde:” female, 30-45, soprano; “The Private Eye:” male, 30-45.  Note: All roles are

singing roles.  Nonrequired principal auditions held July 13 & 15 from 9am-5pm (lunch 1pm-2pm) at the Alhecama Theatre

(914 Santa Barbara St., Santa Barbara; located behind Playa Azul Restaurant, only street parking available).  A monitor will not

be provided.  The producer will run all aspects of this audition.  Bring a two-and-a-half-minute monologue and pix & résumés,

stapled together.  To schedule an audition appointment, call Sean M. Coughlin at 805/965-5400 x102 or email scoughlin@ensembletheatre.com.

'A CHORUS LINE' - JULY 14 - Gateway Playhouse (Bellport Long Island, NY) is casting A Chorus Line, part of its 60th season.

Runs Sep. 1-Oct. 11 in Bellport, Long Island (55 miles east of NYC).  Salary, plus housing in Bellport provided during rehearsals

and performances.  Seeking—Dancers Who Sing: spectacular, highly skilled, with vibrant personalities.  Note: Gateway

Playhouse is an Equity LOA theater that participates in the Equity membership program.  Auditions held July 14 at 10:30am for

males & 2pm for females at Pearl Studios (500 8th Ave., between 35th & 36th Sts., NYC).  A sign-up list will be posted at

9:30am.  Typing may occur at this call; arrive on time.  Be prepared to dance first.  All original choreography will be used at the

audition.  Bring ballet, character, and jazz shoes (and/or sneakers).  Prepare 16 bars of a Broadway standard that showcases

your vocal range and personality.  An accompanist will be provided.

EQUITY, 'PHANTOM OF THE OPERA,' B'WAY & TOUR - JULY 15 - Tara Rubin Casting is casting future replacements for the

Broadway and national touring companies of The Phantom of the Opera.  Andrew Lloyd Webber, music; Charles Hart, lyrics;

Richard Stilgoe and Andrew Lloyd Webber, book.  $1,558 min./wk. Equity Production Contract.  Seeking—“Christine Daae:” 20s,

beautiful young singer, soprano voice that combines elements of classical and pop singing, a light, floaty soprano, sings

briefly to high E; “The Phantom:” 30s-40s, high baritone or tenor, with a good low range, from low A flat to high A flat,

needs a dynamic, bravura, star performance, both frightening and irresistible; “Raoul, Vicomte De Chagn:” late 20s-early 30s,

dashing, handsome young aristocrat, high baritone, two octaves range from A flat to A flat; Firmin and Andre: late 30s-50s,

managers of the Paris Opera House, trying to be elegant, slightly befuddled and bumbling, need good instincts for stylish

comedy, good supporting roles, baritones, one sings to A, one to G; “Carlotta Giudicelli:” 30s-early 40s, the prima donna of

the Paris Opera, a diva in every sense of the word, coloratura soprano to high E, requires opera training; “Madame Giry:”

late 30s-early 50s, the Opera's ballet mistress, an ominous, stern, forbidding figure, mezzo soprano to high B flat; “Ubaldo

Piangi:” late 30s-50s, the Opera's leading tenor, Italian-style singer, to high C, requires opera training; “Meg Giry:” late

teens-early 20s, a member of the Corps de Ballet, must dance on points and sing mezzo soprano to G.  Note: Women should

be sopranos (lyric or coloratura), mezzo sopranos, or contraltos, with strong legit musical theater or opera voices.

Men should be strong legit musical theater or opera tenors, baritones, or basses, two of whom in the chorus must

sing to low F.  Equity principal auditions held July 15 from 9:30am-1pm & 2pm-5:30pm at AEA Audition Center (165 W.

46th St., 2nd fl., NYC).  Prepare a brief musical theater song; no pop or rock.  Bring your book in case you are asked for

another selection.  Bring sheet music in your key; an accompanist will be provided.  Bring pix & résumés, stapled together.

EQUITY, ‘PHANTOM,’ B’WAY & TOUR, SINGERS - JULY 16 - Producers are casting future replacements for the Broadway and

national touring companies of The Phantom of the Opera.  Andrew Lloyd Webber, music; Charles Hart, lyrics; Richard Stilgoe &

Andrew Lloyd Webber, book.  $1,558 min./wk. Equity Production Contract.  Seeking—Ensemble Singers: male and female, with

strong legit musical theatre or opera voices for all vocal chorus ensemble positions, tenors, baritones, basses, lyric

and coloratura sopranos, mezzos and contraltos (two of the basses in the chorus must sing to low F).  Ensemble

members may also understudy the following roles—“Christine Daae:” 20s, beautiful young singer, soprano voice that combines

elements of classical and pop singing, a light, floaty soprano, sings briefly to high E; “The Phantom:” 30s-40s, high

baritone or tenor, with a good low range, from low A flat to high A flat, needs a dynamic, bravura, star performance, both

frightening and irresistible; “Raoul, Vicomte De Chagny:” late 20s-early 30s, dashing, handsome young aristocrat, high

baritone, two octave range from A flat to A flat; Firmin and Andre: late 30s-50s, managers of the Paris Opera House, trying

to be elegant, slightly befuddled and bumbling, need good instincts for stylish comedy, good supporting roles, baritones, one

sings to A, one to G; “Carlotta Giudicelli:” 30s-early 40s, the prima donna of the Paris Opera, a diva in every sense of the

word, coloratura soprano to high E, requires opera training; “Madame Giry:” late 30s-early 50s, the Opera’s ballet mistress,

an ominous, stern, forbidding figure, mezzo soprano to high B flat; “Ubaldo Piangi:” late 30s-50s, the Opera’s leading tenor,

Italian-style singer, to high C, requires opera training; “Meg Giry:” late teens-early 20s, a member of the Corps de Ballet,

must dance on points and sing mezzo soprano to G; Don Attilio/Passarino: 30s-40s, bass or bass baritone with a solid and

legitimate low F, should be a physically interesting character man with a good sense of comedy; Wardrobe Mistress/

Confidante: 30s-40s, contralto or low mezzo, physically interesting character woman, short and round or tall and thin;

“Monsieur Reyer:” 30s-40s, tenor, character role, the repetiteur (vocal coach) of the Paris Opera, agitated, finicky, meticulous,

strict disciplinarian, always on the verge of hysteria.  Equity chorus call held July 16 at 10am for Equity male singers &

2pm for Equity female singers at the AEA Audition Center (165 W. 46th St., 2nd fl., NYC).  Equity chorus procedures are in

effect.  Prepare a brief musical theater, standard opera, or operetta song (preferably in English).  No pop or rock.  Bring your

book of music in case you are asked for another selection.  Bring sheet music in your key; an accompanist will be provided.

Bring pix & résumés, stapled together.

'THE KING AND I' - JULY 16 & 18 - LAS VEGAS - Signature Productions is casting Rodgers and Hammerstein's The King And I

opening in October.  Previews will be October 22 & 23, show runs Oct. 24-Nov. 21.  No pay. Non-Union.  Seeking—Singers &

Dancers: all ages, all ethnicities.  Auditions held July 16 at 4:30pm for children & 7pm for adults; July 18 at 12:30pm for

children & 2:30pm for adults and July 25 at 12:30pm for dance call & 2:30pm for callbacks by invitation only at the Bunker

Dance Center (7850 W Ann Rd # 130, Las Vegas).  For more info, visit www.signatureproductions.net.

'THE GOSPEL MUSICAL,' TOUR - JULY 18 - Solomon Entertainment is casting The Gospel Musical, an innovative approach

in the format of urban gospel plays.  Rehearses this summer; tours nationally in Oct.  Pay provided.  Seeking—Singer-Actors:

male and female, all ethnicities, all sizes, must be able to “bring the house down,” first-time actors are okay but you must be

able to sing.  Note: Especially seeking male singers.  Auditions held July 18 from 12:30pm-3pm at Ripley-Grier Studios (520

8th Ave., between 36th & 37th Sts., Room 16H, NYC).  For more info, call Jayne Solomon at 845/598-5472 or email gospelmusical@gmail.com.  Prepare a song to sing a cappella.

'YEOMAN OF THE GUARD' & 'PRINCESS IDA' - JULY 18 & 19 THOUSAND OAKS - Ventura County Gilbert & Sullivan

Repertoire Co. is casting its 2009-10 season, to include Yeoman of the Guard (reh. Aug. 24, perf. Oct. 2-18), set in the late

16th-early 17th century on the Tower Green in London and Princess Ida (reh. Jan. 25, 2010, perf. Mar. 5-18, 2010), a Gothic

period piece based on Alfred Lord Tennyson's epic poem Princess.  Playing at the Hillcrest Center for the arts in Thousand Oaks.

No pay.

   For Yeoman of the Guard seeking—Six Males and Four Females: strong singers, must act, sing, and do simple

choreography, principal roles; Two Male Soloists; Two Small Speaking Roles: male or female; Traveling Players: jugglers,

acrobats, dancers, mimes, all must be strong singers and able to act and do simple choreography; Ensemble: must sing,

act, and do simple choreography. Note: All ages and ethnicities welcome.

   For Princess Ida seeking—Eight Males and Seven Females: strong singers, must act, sing, and do simple choreography,

principal roles; Ensemble: must sing, act, and do simple choreography. Note: All ages and ethnicities welcome.

   Auditions held by appointment only July 18 & 19 at the center (403 W. Hillcrest Dr., Thousand Oaks).  To schedule an

audition appointment, call 805/491-6103 or email pix & résumés to rebecca@vcgsrc.org.  For more info, visit www.vcgsrc.org.

EQUITY, THE PLAYGROUND THEATRE SEASON - JULY 20 - The Playground Theatre (Miami Shores FL) is casting its 2009-10

season including: Inanna and the Huluppu Tree (Rehearsals begin Nov. 2; runs Nov. 12-Dec. 20), A Very Old Man with

Enormous Wings (based on a short story by Gabriel Garcia Marquez.  Nilo Cruz, adaptor-lyrics; Rehearsals begin Dec. 15; runs

Jan. 6-31, 2010) and The Love of Three Oranges (Stephanie Ansin, adaptor-dir. Rehearsals begin Feb. 2, 2010; runs March 2-

28).  $418-$426 min/wk. Equity TYA Contract.  Seeking—Performers: male and female, 18+, must be willing to relocate to

Miami for at least one season.  Note: Productions utilize theatrical fog and haze, strobe lights, stage fighting, and aerial

acrobatics.  Auditions held by appointment only July 20 from 10am-2pm in NYC.  For an appointment, email pix & résumés

to jeanette@theplaygroundtheatre.com; audition location will be given to actors with appointments.  Prepare two contrasting

one-minute monologues and one a cappella song.  Be prepared to improvise.  Bring two sets of pix & résumés, stapled together.

Callbacks held the same day, 3pm-5:30pm.

EQUITY, 'OKLAHOMA!' - JULY 20 - REDONDO BEACH - Civic Light Opera of South Bay Cities is casting Oklahoma! by Rodgers

and Hammerstein.  Rehearsals start Aug. 25.  Performances run Sep. 16-Oct. 4.  Equity WCLO contract ($965/wk).  Seeking—

“Aunt Eller:” 50s-60s, tough lady who can take control and has a great sense of humor, Laurey's aunt; “Curly:” 20s-30s,

handsome, cocky but cautious, a cowboy, excellent singer and actor with a sense of humor, baritone; “Laurey:” soprano,

20s, pretty, spunky funny, ingenue; “Jud Fry:” 20s-30s, imposing and intimidating, angry, bass-baritone; “Ado Annie:” 20s,

flirtatious but not bright, Laurey's best friend, must move well; “Ali Hakim:” 30s-40s, the stereotypical traveling salesman, a real

con artist, Middle Eastern accent that comes and goes; “Andrew Canes:” 40-55, a take-charge, no-nonsense guy, father of

Ado Annie; “Gertie Cummings:” 18-22, annoying laugh, the one trying to steal Curly from Laurie; “Ike Skidmore:” 35-45, has a

ranch down the road from Aunt Ellers, a cowman; “Will Parker:” 20s, naive but loveable, Ado Annie's suitor, baritone;

Ensemble: singers and dancers, to play smaller roles as well as townsfolk, farmers, cowboys, dancers.  Equity principal

auditions held July 20 from 10am-6pm (sign-in 9am, lunch 1pm-2pm) at the theater's rehearsal hall (2224 Artesia Blvd.,

Redondo Beach; parking is available on the street).  Note: "If AEA members are not available to attend during these times, you

may also attend the nonuion call from 6-10 p.m."  EPA rules are in effect.  A monitor will be provided.  Prepare a song in the

style of the show.

‘TWO BY TWO’ - JULY 20 & 21 - TEMPE - Tempe Little Theatre is casting Two By Two, a fresh musical retelling of the

Biblical story of Noah and the Ark.  Performances will run from Sep. 18–Oct. 4.  No pay. Non-Union.  Seeking—“Noah:" 40s–50s,

bari-tenor with high B rich, warm quality, ordinary farmer called on by God, charismatic, good humor; “Esther:" 40s-50s,

Mezzo-rich, warm quality, Noah’s wife, devoted, loving, wise, strong-willed, sense of humor; “Japeth:" male, 20s, Tenor with

high-B ingénue quality, Noah’s youngest and favorite son, rebellious, deep-thinker, conflicted by his secret love for Rachel;

“Shem:" 20s–30s, male, Baritone with high F, Noah’s oldest son, businessman, totally motivated by money; “Leah:" 20s–30s,

mezzo, Shem’s wife, sharp tongue, humorless, fiercely loyal to husband, shares love for money; “Ham:" 20s–30s, male,

Baritone with high F, Noah’s middle son, bitter, dissatisfied, Rachel’s husband; “Rachel:" 20s, Mezzo with ingénue quality,

pretty, Ham’s wife, trapped in loveless marriage, rather delicate, innocent, lost; “Goldie:" 20s–30s, Coloratura Soprano with

high C, attractive, sexy, worships the “Golden Ram”, bright, open-minded.  Auditions held July 20 & 21 at 7pm at 132 E. 6th

St., Tempe AZ.  Bring pix & resume.  Prepare 16 bars of a musical theater piece; accompanist provided.  Dress for dance/

movement.  Be ready to cold read from script.  For more info, call Annette Heath at 480/350-8388 or email

anheath@yahoo.com.

EQUITY, 'OKLAHOMA!', SINGERS - JULY 21 - REDONDO BEACH - Civic Light Opera of South Bay Cities is casting singers for

Oklahoma! by Rodgers and Hammerstein.  Rehearsals start Aug. 25.  Performances run Sep. 16-Oct. 4.  Equity WCLO contract

($965/wk).Seeking—“Aunt Eller:” 50s-60s, tough lady who can take control and has a great sense of humor, Laurey's aunt;

“Curly:” 20s-30s, handsome, cocky but cautious, a cowboy, excellent singer and actor with a sense of humor, baritone;

“Laurey:” soprano, 20s, pretty, spunky funny, ingenue; “Jud Fry:” 20s-30s, imposing and intimidating, angry, bass-baritone;

“Ado Annie:” 20s, flirtatious but not bright, Laurey's best friend, must move well; “Ali Hakim:” 30s-40s, the stereotypical

traveling salesman, a real con artist, Middle Eastern accent that comes and goes; “Andrew Canes:” 40-55, a take-charge, no-

nonsense guy, father of Ado Annie; “Gertie Cummings:” 18-22, annoying laugh, the one trying to steal Curly from Laurie; “Ike

Skidmore:” 35-45, has a ranch down the road from Aunt Ellers, a cowman; “Will Parker:” 20s, naive but loveable, Ado Annie's

suitor, baritone; Ensemble: singers and dancers, to play smaller roles as well as townsfolk, farmers, cowboys, dancers.

Chorus auditions held July 21 at 10am for males (sign-in 9:30am) & 12noon for females (sign-in 11:30am) at the theater's

rehearsal hall (2224 Artesia Blvd., Redondo Beach; parking is available on the street).  Chorus rules are in effect.  A monitor will

be provided.  Prepare 16 bars of a classic musical theatre song.

EQUITY KIDS, ‘DR. SEUSS’ HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS’ - JULY 25 & 26 - SAN DIEGO - The Old Globe Theater is

casting Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas.  Rehearsals start Oct. 19.  Preview starts Nov. 21. Performances run Nov.

27-Dec. 27.  $6.80/hr. pay provided. Equity LORT Contract.  Seeking—“Cindy Lou:” girls, 6-12, no taller than 50”; Who Family

and Ensemble: boys and girls, 6-12, no taller than 60”; Teen Ensemble: boys and girls, 13-15, no taller than 65”.  Note:

Detailed requirements may be found at http://theoldglobe.org/aboutus/jobs/auditions.aspx. All actors auditioning must be

residents of San Diego County and should not be members of Actors’ Equity.  The rehearsal/performance schedule requires that

your child miss time from school (amount of time varies according to the role).  “We have a studio teacher to help children keep

up with class work, but only submit your child for an audition if you are comfortable with them missing school during this time.”

All children are double-cast and will perform approximately four to five times per week, including several mid-week matinees.

Auditions held by appointment only July 25 & 26 in San Diego.  Send pix & résumés to Grinch Auditions, The Old Globe, PO

Box 122171, San Diego, CA 92112-2171 or email to casting@theoldglobe.org.  Submissions must include height, weight, parent

name, and daytime contact info (including email address). Once it’s been determined that your child meets the criteria outlined

above, you will be contacted by July 20 via email with audition details, so include a valid email address with your submission.

Absolutely no phone calls.  Callbacks will be held Aug. 1-2.

FRINGENYC, ‘MUFFIN MAN’ - JULY 27-AUG. 13 - The Silly Jazz Company is casting Muffin Man, a whimsical musical

about a barista in love with the Muffin Man.  Rehearses July 27-Aug. 13; runs Aug. 14-30 (exact dates pending) as part of the

FringeHIGH program of the NY Int’l Fringe Festival.  Some pay, plus credit provided.  Seeking—“Lyla:” early 20s to play high

school student, barista at the Perky Coffee Bean, funny, romantic, in love with the Muffin Man, soprano; “Justin:” early 20s to

play high school student, the Muffin Man, neighborhood boy, object of Lyla’s affection, tenor/baritone; “Kevin:” late 20s-early

30s, procrastinating songwriter who makes the Perky Coffee Bean his “office space,” in love with Sadie, tenor/baritone;

“Sadie:” late 20s-early 30s, owner of the Perky Coffee Bean, ex-sorority type who encourages Lyla’s romance, jazz influenced

alto; “Uncle Gary:” late 20s-early 40s, Perky Coffee Bean regular, Lyla’s uncle, was once a lawyer but is now a bike messenger,

his life is falling through the cracks; Customers: men and women, versatile actors to play multiple roles including Lyla’s Mom and

Dad, kooky parents, Bobby, Lyla’s angsty brother and Bride, among others.  Email pix & résumés to camilleyoungsilly@gmail.com.

For more information, visit www.muffinmanthemusical.blogspot.com.

EQUITY, '25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY…' - AUG. 1-3 - Northern Stage (White River Junction VT) is casting The 25th

Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.  Rehearsals begin Nov. 17; runs Dec. 11-Jan. 3, 2010.  $555 min./wk. Equity LORT D

Contract.  Seeking—“Rona Lisa Peretti:” 30s-40s, mezzo, host of the Bee, former champion, poised, professional, sharp,

improv experience helpful; “Chip Tolentino:” junior high, tenor, last year's champion of the Bee, interested in girls, bright; “Leaf Coneybear:” middle school/junior high, tenor, prone to trances, home-schooled, a bit goofy; “Logainne

Schwartzandgrubenierre:” middle school, mezzo, gay/lesbian organizer at school, sincere and eccentric, politically aware for

her age; “Olive Ostrovsky:” middle school/junior high, mezzo, sensitive, unique, neglected by her parents, bright wordsmith;

“William Barfee:” junior high, tenor, oddball, competitive, intelligent; “Marcy Park:” middle school/junior high, mezzo, over-

achiever, extremely bright, very athletic, plays piano; “Mitch Mahoney:” 25-35, tenor, very hip, recent parolee, grief counselor

for spellers; “Douglas Panch:” 35-45, baritone, quirky moderator & vice-principal, can be nebbish, improv experience helpful.

Casting note: Although the age range for the student roles are 8-12, no children will be cast in this production.  For all student

roles, seeking 18+ to play 8-12.  All roles are open to all ethnicities.  All performers need to move well.  Auditions held by

appointment only Aug. 1-3 in NYC.  For consideration, send pix & résumés ASAP to Northern Stage, Attn: Casting, PO Box

4287, White River Junction, VT 05001.  Prepare 16 bars of an uptempo song that best shows your personality.  Bring pix &

résumés, stapled together.

'RAGTIME' - AUG. 2 & 3 - DEAL PARK - Cabaret for Life, Inc. is casting Ragtime: The Musical.  Two benefit concerts

(with full orchestra and the Monmouth Civic Chorus) run Oct. 10 & 11 at the Axelrod Performing Arts Center in Deal Park NJ.  No

pay provided.  Seeking—All Roles.  Auditions held Aug. 2 at 12:30pm and Aug. 3 at 7pm at the Axelrod Performing Arts

Center (100 Grant Ave., Deal Park NJ).  For more info, call 877/235-8587 or visit http://cabaretforlife.net.

'THE COLOR PURPLE,' TOUR - AUG. 3 - CHICAGO - Joyful Noisemakers, LLC is casting season one of the 2010-11 national tour

of The Color Purple.  Marsha Norman, book; Brenda Russell, Allee Willis & Stephen Bray, music & lyrics; Contract begins Feb.

2010; tour point of origin is NYC.  Competitive compensation package includes salary, per diem, travel and housing.  Seeking—

“Celie:” female, 20s-30s, insecure yet spirited, appears meek and timid but has a tough interior, has been told she is ugly and

thinks so, has a sense of humor, with much behind her eyes, treated poorly for many years, finds love and confidence to

become an independent thinker, must have a strong and passionate belt singing voice, LEAD; “Mister:” male, 30s-40s, real

name is Albert, an outwardly attractive and dominant male presence, disrespectful, demanding and abusive of people in his life,

marries Celie out of necessity and mistreats her, his true feelings are for Shug, realizes his errors and tries to make amends,

strong vocalist with power, LEAD; “Shug:” female, 30s-50s, a well-known singer, very charismatic, sexy, confident, powerful

female presence, irresistible to all, loved by and comforting to both Celie and Mister, must have a dynamic Bessie Smith-

style bluesy singing voice, featured role; “Sofia:” female, 30s-50s, powerful, humorous, independent warrior woman,

physically larger with a presence to match, comfortable and confident in her own skin, uses her sexuality, married to Harpo, will

not accept mistreatment, strong belt singing voice, featured role; “Harpo:” male, 20s, Mister's vulnerable and good-natured

son, married to Sofia, torn between what he learned from his father and what he is learning from Sofia, learns to treat women

well, becomes successful with his business, strong tenor singing voice, featured role; “Nettie:” female, 20s, adventurous,

spunky, educated young woman, has a strong and unbreakable bond with her older sister Celie, separated from Celie by Mister,

finds a new life and calling in Africa, strong belt singing voice; “Squeak:” female, 20s, Harpo's girl after Sofia leaves and until

she returns, spunky, fun, sassy, opinionated, not easily intimidated, strong belt and soprano ability; “Ol Mister:” male, 40s-

60s, Mister's father, owner of the farm and house that Mister works and lives on with Celie and his children, irritable, nasty,

self-centered, verbally abusive towards his son, telling him what is "right," strong actor who sings; Church Ladies: all ages

and types, big and strong personalities and presences, character women who are the busybodies of the town, see everything

and comment on everything, strong singers with comedic flair; Adult Ensemble Singer-Dancers: male and female, 20s-50s,

all physical and vocal types, strong singing voices and personalities to play many ensemble roles and cover principal roles, all

dancers should have strong vocal ability as well.  Note: Seeking performers 18+ with soulful, bluesy, gospel voices with

passion, power, range, and personality.  Auditions held Aug. 3 at Lou Conte Dance Studio (1147 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago IL).

No appointment necessary, but auditioning performers are requested to email pix & résumés in advance to

minnickcasting@aol.com; also bring pix & résumés, stapled together.  Bring sheet music with your best 16 bars in the correct

key.  For more info, including more audition and submission details, visit www.tcpontour.com.

EQUITY, 'I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE PERFECT...' - AUG. 14 - MORRISTOWN - Bickford Theatre (Morristown NJ) is casting I

Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change.  Jimmy Roberts, music; Joe DiPietro, book & lyrics; Rehearsals begin Sep. 1; runs Sep.

24-Oct. 18.  $218 min./wk. Equity SPT Contract.  Seeking—“Woman #1:” low A (below middle C) to high B flat; “Woman

#2:” low F sharp (below middle C) to D flat; “Man #1:” C to high G sharp; “Man #2:” D flat to high G flat.  Note: All roles

are ages 20s-40s.  All actors must have excellent comedic delivery and must be flexible, dynamic performers who act, sing and

move well.  All roles available; auditions are being held later than usual so that more actors working at summer theaters can

attend.  Equity principal auditions held Aug. 14 from 10am-12:30pm & 1pm-6pm at Bickford Theatre at the Morris

Museum (6 Normandy Heights Rd., Morristown NJ; Free parking on premises).  Theater's monitor begins sign-up at 9am.  No

appointment necessary; auditions are in five-minute time slots.  The producer will run all aspects of this call.  Equity audition

procedures are not in effect, and no Equity monitor will be provided.  Prepare a brief uptempo song in the style of the show and

a one-minute light contemporary monologue.  Bring sheet music; an accompanist will be provided.  Bring pix & résumés, stapled

together.  For more info, visit www.bickfordtheatre.org.

FRINGENYC, 'MOM: A ROCK CONCERT MUSICAL' - 5 Mothers is casting the world premiere of MoM: A Rock Concert Musical.

Rehearses Summer 2009; runs last two weeks of Aug. as part of the New York International Fringe Festival in NYC (exact

performance dates TBA).  Stipend provided. Producer plans to apply for Equity Basic Showcase Code.  Seeking—“Nell:” female,

approx. mid-40s, actress-singer-musician, must play lead guitar, sax, or electric violin, ability to play multiple instruments a

plus.  Note: The musical consists almost entirely of five women playing live on stage together as a rock band; Nell is one of five

principal roles.  Auditions held by appointment only in June (exact dates TBA).  Email, pix, résumés and/or links ASAP to richardcaliban@mac.com.  Those selected to audition will be asked to sing a song, play their instrument and perform a

monologue from the script.  The script will be sent to those selected to audition.

'TEMPTATION IN PARADISE' - Empire Stage Productions is casting Temptation in Paradise, a new musical.  Rehearsals begin

in July in Hollywood, FL; performs in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and Hollywood FL.  Salary, plus stock options, copy, credit, meals,

and travel provided.  Seeking—Dancer-Singers: male and female, 18-40, must be experienced in modern, jazz and ballet, tap

a plus.  Auditions held by appointment only in FL.  Email pix, résumés, and a sample of your work ASAP to empirestageproductions@yahoo.com.  All singer-dancers will be required to bring sheet music; be prepared to sing a minimum of

16 bars.  Bring all appropriate clothing necessary for a dance audition.  Be prepared to stay the entire day.

'WORKING' - Jade Productions, in conjunction with SuperSummer Theatre at Spring Mountain Ranch, is casting Stephen

Schwartz & Nina Faso's musical Working; based on the best-selling book of interviews with American workers by Studs Terkel,

Working explores the American workday from the Monday morning blues to the second shift blahs using the original words of 26

workers, including a parking lot attendant, corporate executive, newsboy, schoolteacher, gas man, housewife, fireman,

waitress, millworker, sailor, etc., sing and talk about their jobs, defining not only their daily round, but their hopes and

aspirations as well.  Rehearsals will begin in July, performances will run in Sep.  No pay (possible stipend). Non-Union.

Seeking—Actors/Singers/Dancers: 18+.  Submit pix & resume to joy@jadepro.com.  For more info, call 702/263-6385.

'I KNOW WHAT'S BEST FOR ME' - Chamberlite Entertainment is casting I Know What's Best For Me.  Productions runs in July

2009.  Some pay, plus meals provided. Non-Union.  Seeking—Four Actors: 1 male, 3 females, African American, women should

be size 6-12, great physical condition and strong singers.  Submit pix & resume to cmissiona@yahoo.com.

EQUITY, 'CONNECT/DISCONNECT' - Producers are casting the premiere of Connect/Disconnect, a new, two-person

contemporary musical.  The show has previously played across Scandinavia in an earlier version; this is an expanded, two-act

version.  Jan-Erik Saaf, music; Owen Robertson, book & lyrics; Rehearsals begin July 6; runs July 21-26 as part of the

Midtown International Theatre Festival in NYC.  Equity Basic Showcase Code, approval pending.  Peter/Barry: late 20s to early-

to-mid 30s, actor should have baritone/tenor range, two roles, Peter, British or Irish, hasn't quite grown up, works as a

fishmonger, likes a good time, quick with the jokes and Barry, American, hardened and powerful real estate agent in the midst

of a brutal divorce; Karen/May: late 20s to early-to-mid 30s, actress should have mezzo soprano range, two roles, Karen,

British or Irish, policewoman who believes deeply in romance, but can't make that connection she wants, goofy but observant

and May, American, cool and introspective, also in the middle of a divorce, trying very hard to keep a lot of balls in the air.

Note: Both actors play two roles each, one in Act I and one in Act II.  Auditions held by appointment only ASAP in NYC.  To

be considered, email pix, résumés, and cover notes immediately to connect.disconnect.casting@gmail.com.  Include

performance videos or actor slates if available; do not send demo tapes.

'OLD QUEEN' - Penny Arcade, the international performance artist and writer, is casting Old Queen, a new work in

progress.  The show is a theatrical memoir that tackles Penny Arcade's teenage years in the gay culture that formed her both

personally and creatively; it will be made up of monologues and improvised scenes.  One rehearsal before dress, July 8; runs

July 9-11, 16-18 & 23-25 (Thu. & Fri. at 8pm & Sat. at 10pm) at Dixon Place (161 Chrystie St., between Rivington & Delancey

Sts., NYC).  No pay, but credit and travel provided.  Seeking—A Capella Singers: male, who move well, with great voices,

high energy, and personality; Singers Who Move Well: male, dance skills a plus.  Email pix & résumés to parcade@aol.com.  

For more info, visit www.pennyarcade.tv.  For questions, call 212/460-5409.

EQUITY, FRINGENYC, 'THE SECRET OF OUR SOULS' - Filmus, Inc. is casting the musical The Secret of Our Souls: A Kabalistic

Love Story, about the life of the enlightened spiritual master The Baal Shem Tov.  The show is set in Eastern Europe in the

1700s, with a modern score.  Rehearses four weeks prior to performances; runs Aug. 14-30 (five to 10 performances) as

part of the New York International Fringe Festival in NYC.  Stipend provided for union members. Equity Basic Showcase Code,

approval pending.  Seeking—The Baal Shem Tov (Younger): 18-40, LEAD; The Baal Shem Tov (Older): 40-60, LEAD; Chana:

ages 16-50 over the course of the show, wife of the Baal Shem Tov, strong singer-actor, LEAD; Satan/Jacob Frank, Messiah,

Reb Gershon, Thieves, Wicked Colonel, Corporal, Cantor, Rabbi Naftali, Yussie and Rifkah: featured solos; Mime, Bear,

Townsfolk, Child (8-11) and Dancers: featured ensemble roles.  Note: All must be strong singer-actors.  Auditions/interviews

held by appointment only in NYC.  For an appointment, email pix & résumés to alistcasting123@yahoo.com.

'THE GARAGE BAND PROJECT' - Ken Davenport is seeking collaborators for The Garage Band Project (working title), a new

musical theatre piece about a group of middle-aged men from NJ trying to recapture their youth through rock & roll. Rehearses

one day/wk. beginning mid-July.  Possible pay provided.  The producers are seeking both union and nonunion performers for

this production, but a union contract has not yet been applied for.  Union performers should check with their union before

accepting any work.  Seeking—Men: 20-35, skilled comedic actors and improvisers, singing and playing instruments a plus but

not required; Character Men: 35-45, skilled comedic actors and improvisers, singing and playing instruments a plus but not

required; Women: 20s-40s, skilled comedic actors and improvisers, singing and playing instruments a plus but not required.

Note: Seeking skilled comedic performers ages 20s-40s for all roles; especially seeking character men age 35+.  All collaborators

will participate in an innovative rehearsal process and assist in the creation of the final product; participants will be co-authors

of the piece and receive a portion of author royalties (Producer Ken Davenport used the same creative process to create The

Awesome '80s Prom, currently in its fifth year Off-Broadway).  Send pix & résumés to Daryl Eisenberg Casting, 180 West End

Ave., Ste. 17G, NYC 10023, Attn: Garage Band Casting; or email to garage@decasting.com.  For more info, visit www.davenporttheatrical.com.

'ANNIE GET YOUR GUN' - SummerStage at Leonia (Leonia NJ) is casting Annie Get Your Gun.  Runs July 16-19 & 23-26 at the

Little Theatre (250 seats and air-conditioned) in Leonia NJ.  Possible stipend, plus possible travel reimbursement provided.

Seeking—“Frank Butler:” male, 25-35, Caucasian, attractive, strong baritone, romantic LEAD.  Auditions held by appointment

only.  To schedule an appointment, contact Ray Yucis ASAP at 201/452-8397 or email pix & résumés to Frank Livelli at

fdlivelli@aol.com.  Casting will be decided within one week.  For more info, visit www.leoniasummerstage.org.

'42ND STREET' - Jersey Shore Productions is casting replacements for its upcoming production of 42nd Street.  Rehearsals

begin July 20; runs Aug. 4-Oct. 25 at the Eldorado Hotel and Casino in Reno NV.  Salary, plus housing and most meals

provided.  Seeking—“Dorothy Brock" (and Understudy): late 20s to mid-40s, beautiful and elegant leading lady, fading Broadway

star, strong singer, but type more important than singing range, preferably a singer-actress who also dances well,

including tap; Ensemble: male and female, 20s, will also understudy leads, strong tap, good ballet and singing, men must be

strong jumpers.  Note: Casting several replacements and keeping résumés for future replacements in ensemble and leading roles.

Email pix & résumés to jerseyent@comcast.net.

EQUITY, 'FLYER' - Flyer, LLC and Angelwing Productions are casting the premiere regional stage production of Flyer, a dramatic

musical based on the lives and family of the Wright Brothers.  The majority of the period is set from 1878-1915.  Dan Tramon &

Diana Belkowski, book, music & lyrics; Donald Feltham, additional book; Rehearses July 23-Aug. 5; performs Aug. 6 & 7 (two free

performances) at Freeman Stage in DE.  Some pay, plus per diem, housing, and transportation provided for Equity performers;

stipend provided for nonunion performers, but no housing available. Equity Guest Artist Contract, approval pending.  Seeking—

“Wilbur:” must be able to play 22-45, handsome and strong features, intense personality, mostly "straight man" to Orville,

tenor, "big" vocals; “Orville:” must be able to play 18-35, bright-eyed practical joker, a tease, adores his brother, good

physical comedy, high tenor; “Kate:” must be able to play 15-25, sister, fierce protector of her two aviator brothers,

independent, yet strong sense of home and family, soprano with strong belt or mix; “Susan:” 35-50, mother of Wilbur,

Orville, and Kate, spirited, joyful, intelligent, sly sense of fun, an inspiration to her family, soprano or high alto with good

belt; “Milton:” 40-70, father of Wilbur, Orville, and Kate, a bishop and preacher, deeply rooted in right and wrong, completely

in love with his wife Susan, strong features, commanding voice, bass/baritone; “Wilbur (Child):” age 12, precocious and

serious, must have excellent pitch and strong belt; “Orville (Child):” age 8, precocious and energetic, must have excellent

pitch and strong belt; “Kate (Child):” age 5, articulate and adorable, may sing depending on ability; “Ed Sines:” 18-35,

classmate, friend, and business partner with Orville, outgoing, lovable "wise-aleck," sometimes narrates, tenor; “Ulysses Eddy:”

40s, typical "salesman" personality, good physical comedy, very expressive character vocals, baritone/tenor; “Pastor

Eldin:” 40-60, African-American, Baptist minister friend of Milton, sharp and quick, warm and affable, but must be able to

command an audience, baritone; “Carrie:” 18-22, young, pretty, but very catty housemaid of the Wrights, in love with Orville,

feuds with Kate; “Byron Hale:” 20s, reporter, witness to first "public" flight at Kitty Hawk, high lyric tenor; “Charlie Taylor:”

late 30s-60, gentle, slightly befuddled yet intelligent, built the first engine for Flyer, funny; “Octave Chanute:” 40-55, middle-

aged, big, pompous, aviator and advisor to the Wright boys; “Agnes:” 20, college friend of Kate, dates Orville, must sing and

dance; “Lulu:” mid-30s, wife of Reuch, large, haughty, dissatisfied with just everything, must sing and dance.  Also seeking

non-principal/ensemble roles—“Wilbur (Teen):” 15-18, must sing and dance; “Orville (Teen):” 11-14, must sing and dance;

“Kate (Pre-Teen):” 8-11, must sing and dance; Henry Ford/Announcer: 40s, tall, precise, excellent speaking voice/dialects,

actor plays multiple roles including Announcer; Reuch and Lorin: 18-35, the two eldest Wright brothers, must sing and dance;

Ensemble Singers and Dancers: all ages, must have good pitch and move well.  Note: Most characters age throughout the

show.  Seeking excellent actor-singer-movers with versatility.  Auditions held by appointment only.  For advance

consideration, email pix & résumés to flyerthemusical@gmail.com or send to Angelwing Productions, 545 Eighth Ave., Ste. 401,

NYC 10018.

'I'M GOD AND YOU AREN'T' - Vernier Productions is casting I'm God and You Aren't, a new musical dark comedy intended for

Off-Broadway, about the end of the world.  The show runs slightly over two hours and contains a total of 10 musical numbers;

sets will be minimalist, the show will be carried on the strength of the acting and singing.  Runs late July or early August in

NYC.  Some pay plus credit provided.  Seeking—“Satan:” male or female, the would-be Antichrist, has several lengthy

monologues where he/she pleads his/her case to the audience and tries to win their sympathy, sings five songs that range

from mellow ballad to hard rock numbers, interpretation of the character up to performer.  Producer states: "If you are

looking for something controversial where you really get to strut your stuff, this might be right for you."  Auditions held by

appointment.  To schedule an appointment, email pix & résumés to jsvernier@gmail.com.  For more info, visit

www.myspace.com/richigtr.

THE THEATER BARN - The Theater Barn, now in its 26th season, is casting Romance Romance (Commitment runs July 31-

Aug. 23) and Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (Commitment runs Aug. 14-Sep. 6).  The Theater Barn is a nonunion theatre located in

the Berkshires, approx. two hours from NYC.  Both shows run five performances per week.  $225/wk., plus shared room in cast

housing provided.

   For Romance Romance seeking—Alfred/Sam: 28-35, 5'10"+, baritone, with pop and legit ability, good-looking, versatile

acting ability and vocal stamina required, LEAD.

   For Dirty Rotten Scoundrels seeking—“Freddy:” early-late 20s, young con man, with pop/rock vocal ability, strong comedic

actor, LEAD.

   Auditions held by appointment only.  To schedule an appointment, email pix & résumés to Michael@theaterbarn.com or send

to The Theater Barn, c/o Act One Tenants Corp., 35 Hudson St., Yonkers NY.

‘DISNEY’S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST’ - St. Gregory Theatre Group, a community theater group, is casting Disney’s Beauty and

the Beast.  Production runs in August in Queens.  No pay provided.  Seeking—Male Actors: 18-49, for ensemble and principal

roles.  Auditions and interviews held by appointment only.  To schedule an appointment, email pix & résumés or resume and

cover letter (for crew positions) to info@sgtg.org or call 718/989-2451.  Prepare a one-minute monologue and a song

(Broadway show tunes preferred).  Do not sing a selection from Beauty and the Beast.  Be prepared to learn several simple

dance steps.  For more information, visit www.sgtg.org.

RIANT MUSICAL THEATRE WORKSHOP - The Riant Theatre is offering a musical theatre workshop which will lead to a

showcase musical production.  Workshop meets Saturdays (except May 23 & July 4), 1-4 p.m.; showcase runs in Aug.

Workshop fee is $15/session or $60/month.  Seeking—Singers: male and female, all ages and types, legit musical theatre,

gospel and pop/rock.  Auditions held by appointment only in NYC.  To schedule an audition, email pix & résumés to therianttheatre@aol.com or call 646/623-3488.  Prepare one uptempo and one ballad to be sung a cappella.  For more

information, visit www.therianttheatre.com/education.html.

'VOYAGE DE THEATRE' - Voyage de Theatre is casting for the New Theatre Company and tour.  Tour dates include Aug.-

Sep. 09 in Europe.  Professional pay, plus travel and lodging provided.  Seeking—Cast: all ages and types, actors, singers &

dancers.  Submit pix & resume to jamesbronsontheatre@googlemail.com.

EQUITY, 'I LOVE YOU BECAUSE' - North Coast Repertory Theatre is casting I Love You Because.  Rehearsals start Aug. 4.

Performances run Sep. 5-Oct. 4.  Equity SPT Contract ($347/wk).  Seeking—“Austin Bennet:” mid-20s greeting card writer, a

bit fussy with mild OCD, but charming, finds his girlfriend in bed with another guy and freaks out, his heart is broken, so his

older brother Jeff insists that he start dating again even though he's not ready, sings 11 songs including "Another Saturday

Night in New York," "Oh, What a Difference," "Because of You," bari-tenor to A, LEAD; “Jeff Bennet:” late 20s, Austin's older

bother, a pedi-cab driver who wants to be a player but doesn't have the moves to cut it, he meets Diana through 'J Date,'

even though he's not Jewish, he sings six songs including "Oh, What a Difference," "We're Just Friends," "That's What's Gonna

Happen" bari-tenor to G, supporting; Ensemble Man: late 20s-30s, plays a variety of roles including Bartender, Barista, Waiter,

Chinese Food Restaurant Waiter, Nyc Man, sings in six songs including "Another Saturday Night in New York," "The Perfect

Romance," "That's What's Gonna Happen," bari-tenor; “Marcy Fitzwilliams:” mid-20s, a free-spirit photographer, she's just

broken up with Larry, her boyfriend of 2 years, and is on the rebound, she is advised by her roommate Diana to find a rebound

guy to take her mind off of Larry until she's ready to resume looking for a mate, she can be emotional, impetuous, irrational, but

charming, if she'd lived in the '60s, she'd have been a hippie, sings 10 songs including "The Actuary Song," "But I Don't Want to

Talk About Her," "Coffee," soprano, strong mix to F, belt to D, LEAD; “Diana Bingley:” late 20s, Marcy's roommate, an

actuary, she's very statistical but can also swing, she and Jeff hook up to become just friends but with benefits, she sings six

songs including "The Actuary Song", "We're Just Friends," " I Love You Because," alto to D, supporting; Ensemble Woman:late-

20s to 30s, plays a variety of roles including Cocktail Waitress, Baristress, Neighbor, Chinese Food Restaurant Manager, NYC

Woman, sings in five songs including "Another Saturday Night in New York," "The Perfect Romance," "Alone," soprano.  Email pix

& résumés to stephen@northcoastrep.org.

'BLACK RIVER RISING' - Original Soulvisions is casting Black River Rising, a play that tells the story of Henry X, Poet, Teacher,

Community Activist and Counselor, who found his way and paved the way for a rebirth of the arts before his passing.  Jazz,

Blues and Spirituals accompany the play.  Performances run Aug. 14-15 at the Bethel AME Church.  Stipend, credit, meals and

travel provided.  Seeking—Narrator; Shari; Yo Watts; Minister Malcom; Yvette; Kwame; Henry X; Grand Dragon; Ice; Smoke;

Mr. Henry; Ms. Henry; White Girl; Baby's Mama; Dean Fowler; River.  Note: All roles are male and female, 18-65, Caucasian,

African-American, and Latino.  To schedule an audition appointment, call Sunji Ali 323/759-6819 or Riccarlo Porter

562/450-8535.  Email pix & résumés to soulvisions@att.net.  For more info and to view or download a copy of the script, visit www.originalsoulvisions.com/m_4.asp.

'POWER TO THE 8TH' - CLIMB THEATRE is casting Power to the 8th, a new pop musical, about 40 minutes in length, that has

previously toured at schools in Minnesota and elsewhere in the US.  The producers state that the play "offers hope and

creative ideas about preparing for post high school studies."  Rehearses in MN; tours August-December in upper Midwestern

schools; additional dates and locations possible.  Professional pay, plus travel and meals provided. Non-Union.  Seeking—Male

#1: 18-29, actor of color, tenor; Male #2: 18-29, actor of color, tenor-baritone.  Note: The funding requires that the actors

have college degrees.  The music requires a pop-contemporary/legit-pop vocal quality.  Email pix & resumes ASAP to buffy@climb.org.  Submissions are being accepted from across the US.  Visit www.climb.org.

'CROSS THAT RIVER' - Allan Harris Productions is casting Cross That River.  Runs Aug. 18-Sep. 5 at the Strater Theater in

Durango CO.  Salary, plus meals, travel, and lodging provided.  Seeking—“Mama Lila:” female, African-American, also plays

Saloon Hall Girl; “Dancin' Annie