B2: Casting!
CALLING ALL SINGERS, RAPPERS, COMEDIANS & POETS
WE HAVE WHAT YOU'VE BEEN WAITING FOR.....
IT'S NOT AN OPEN MIC!!!
IT'S NOT A CONTEST!!!
IT'S DEFINITELY NOT A TALENT SHOWCASE!!!
THIS IS A SHOW!!!
WE ARE LOOKING FOR WEEKLY ACTS (DIFFERENT ACT EVERY THURSDAY) TO PERFORM AT OUR LOUNGE. However, every night we will feature a poet and a comedian along with one R&B or Hip-Hop act. We're bringing the variety show back!
AUDITIONS (3min auditions) TAKE PLACE WEDNESDAY, MAY 16TH & THURSDAY, MAY 17TH FROM 6:30 - 8:30PM. SELECTED TALENT WILL BE PLACED ON A ROSTER FOR A THURSDAY IN JUNE, JULY OR AUGUST.
REGISTRATION FEE: $5 FOR EVERYONE
NO ONE IS REQUIRED TO SELL TICKETS - so lame!
IN FACT IF YOU ARE SELECTED YOU CAN BRING CDs AND OTHER PROMOTIONAL ITEMS AND OUR PROMOTIONAL MODELS WILL SELL 'EM FOR YOU. AND YOU'LL EVEN GET A FLYER WITH YOUR NAME ON IT AND THE DATE YOU'RE PERFORMING TO DISTRIBUTE.
If you're interested act now and email us below with the following:
-your choice of Wednesday or Thursday
-your name
-talent
-contact number
-myspace page or website (if available)
billybadmorton@yahoo.com
You will be contacted by an associate immediately. Good luck!
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New Works of Merit Playwriting Contest
New Works of Merit Playwriting Contest is accepting scripts through June 30, 2007 for new works that:
1) Enhance self-realization
2) Support peace and social justice
3) Foster new understanding of minority issues that focus on racial, ethnic and gender discrimination both in the United States and abroad
4) Empower youth to build healthy inner foundations
5) Educate to gain further insight into healthy social/emotional living
6) Shed new light on religious, spiritual, and cultural differences and issues
7) Build respect for cultural expression and identity in a world that is experiencing rapid globalization
8) Explore the widening gap between the values this country was founded on and the values we present to the world today
For Guidelines and Application Form: www.PlaywritingContest.cjb.net
As a direct result of prior New Works of Merit Playwriting Contests:
2004 winning script ?Conversation with a Kleagle? by Rudy Gray was produced
in NYC February 16, 2006 ? April 7, 2006
2003 co-winning script ?Ruby's Story? by Ron Osborne was produced in
NYC May 13- July 3, 2004.
2003 third place script ?Interview? by Valerie Killigrew, was produced in NYC
November 2 ? December 2, 2006.
2003 honorable mention script ?Cry Wolf? by Deborah Mulhall was produced in
NYC October 7 ? November 27, 2004.
2003 honorable mention script ?Shades? by Paula J. Caplan received a free
development workshop June 28-July 2, 2004 and a reading on July 11, 2004.
2004 contest winner, Rudy Gray, has become a Resident Playwright of
13th Street Repertory Company-NYC
Five scripts that were not finalists received a free reading as well.
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Employment Opportunities at ImageNation
ImageNation Human Resouce Dept.
Internship Positions Available
Assistant to the Executive Director
Are you a stickler for details? Are you the well-organized type who enjoys research and is good at follow-up and completion? Would you like to intern at an organization where your help is needed and where you can make a difference? Then ImageNation has a position for you.
As Assistant to the Executive Director you will conduct research for upcoming projects, attend meetings with the Executive team, update database, write and disseminate correspondence, learn to maintain budgets and contracts and help bring critical projects to fruition by conducting key follow-up.
ImageNation is a quickly growing non-for-profit that is at a pivotal part in its development. Upcoming projects include the development of the My Image Cinema (Harlem's first independent cinema), our annual summer series and the 3rd Revolution Awards Ceremony at Lincoln Center. To learn more visit www.imagenation.us.
The internship requires a minimum commitment of 15-20 hours per week and pays a flat rate of $150 per week.
Qualified candidates must:
have an interest in progressive media by and about people of color;
be extremely organized;
be able to work independently from offsite;
must have internet access available;
be proficient in Microsoft Office software and spreadsheets.
College students are preferred.
To apply submit a resume, three references and a writing sample to gregory@imagenation.us
Assistant to the Executive Producer
Are you a stickler for proper grammar who loves proofreading? Are you the well-organized type who is good at follow-up and completion? Do you have a good eye when it comes to creating neat graphic/visual presentations? Would you like to intern at an organization where your help is needed and where you can make a difference? Then ImageNation has a position for you.
As Assistant to the Executive Producer you will help to coordinate details for the Summer Series, write and disseminate correspondence, update the agency website, help to implement help marketing campaigns and attend meetings with the Executive Producer/Executive Team.
ImageNation is a quickly growing non-for-profit that is at a pivotal part in its development. Upcoming projects include the development of the My Image Cinema (Harlem's first independent cinema), our annual summer series and the 3rd Revolution Awards Ceremony at Lincoln Center. To learn more visit www.imagenation.us.
The internship requires a minimum commitment of 15-20 hours per week and pays a flat rate of $150 per week.
Qualified candidates must:
have an interest in progressive media by and about people of color
be extremely organized
be able to work independently offsite
must have internet access available offsite
be proficient in Macromedia Contribute/Dream Weaver, Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Office software
College students are preferred.
To apply submit a resume, three references, a website sample and a writing sample to gregory@imagenation.us
www.ImageNation.us
Imagenation
College Station
P.O. Box 127
New York, NY 10030
gregory@imagenation.us
http://www.imagenation.us Imagenation, a Harlem-based organization, was established in 1997 to counteract negative images and stereotypes that are propagated about people of color, through mass media; and, to establish a chain of independent art-house cinemas. Imagenation uses independent cinema and progressive music to foster solidarity and cross-cultural exchange throughout the African Diaspora, with special focus on the USA and South Africa.
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ESSENCE MAGAZINE WANTS YOU, SINGLE BLACK MEN...
Bachelors, Let Essence Hook You Up!
For an upcoming feature, ESSENCE is looking for single Black men in the
tristate area who would be interested in going on an all-expenses-paid date
with an eligible bachelorette of our choice. That's right. We found the
great women, now all you have to do is step up to the plate.
Bachelors must be between the ages of 25 and 45; live in New York,
New Jersey or Connecticut. You should be willing to be interviewed for a piece
that will run online and in the magazine about your date.
(Please note, dates will be videotaped). Sound good?
We¹re holding a casting call on the evening of Tuesday, May 15th for interested men.
To RSVP, E-mail us at 30dates@essence.com by Friday, May 11, 2007, with your:
* Name
* Age
* Occupation
* City and State
* A description of what makes you a great date.
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HELP WANTED
Quantum Management Services has many Temporary and Permanent positions available, such as Receptionists, Assistant Buyers, Administrative Assistants, etc.
Salary range is from $12.00 to $19.00 an hour. Quantum can help you make the right move. Call Maribel Velazquez today at (212) 972-1313 or e-mail maribel.velazquez@quantum-us.com. Visit our website at www.quantum-us.com for new and exciting opportunities.
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BIGGEST AND SHRIMP: A NEW YORK STORY -- Tues, May 8 and Tues May 15. 2PM-6PM. Thurs, May 10. 6PM-10PM. 343 West 25th St., NYC. New play, BIGGEST AND SHRIMP: A NEW YORK STORY, is auditioning for non-equity, non-paid actors and actresses. Seeking: Biggest: Male, African American, 53 to 58 years old. Six foot, ten inches tall. A former National Football League pro who was a hero and is now homeless and a bum. Strong acting ability a must for complex character who is onstage throughout. Shrimp: Female, White, 14 years old. Four feet, ten inches tall. Street-wise and smart. Strong acting ability a must. She is on stage throughout. Mother: Female, White, 32 to 36 years old. Need a strong, commanding actress to deliver a potent, pivotal monologue. This actor will also play other supporting roles. Also need Two Women and Two Men, 19 to 25 years old, to play gang members and other supporting roles. This is a non-equity, non- paying job.
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DISNEY CRUISE LINE -- Mon, May 7 Open Dancer Audition at 10AM. Open Musical Theatre Vocalist Audition at 1PM. Ripley-Grier Studios, 520 8th Ave Suite 16, New York, NY. This audition will be held in conjunction with Hong Kong. Casting Directors will call back performers for each location as needed. Dancer audition: Male, need for male ensemble dancers who can sing on key. Female, need for females to portray classic Disney Character Look-a-like, must move very well. Vocalist audition: Need for male & female musical theatre principle vocalist, must move well and have acting ability. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age. Rehearsals are held in Toronto. Contracts are approximately 7-9 months and include competitive pay, room and board, and no cruise staff duties. For more information including audition requirements, visit www.DisneyAuditions.com.
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HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL- AUDITIONS IN NJ -- Tues, May 8 and Wed, May 9. 6PM-10PM both days. Trinity Lutheran Church, 167 Palisade Avenue, Bogota, NJ. New Benefit Theatre will hold open auditions for a non-equity summer production of Disney's High School Musical. Justin Anthony Long, Dir.; Jelani Remy, Choreo. Rehearsals begin May 14th. Show dates July 13-15 with possible extension. CALLBACKS: Thursday, May 10 from 6-10PM. AUDITION APPOINTMENTS: By making an audition appointment, you guarantee yourself an audition. To make an appointment, please email HighSchoolMusical@NewBenefitTheatre.org and include Your Name, Telephone Number, Age, Headshot/Resume (if you have them), & Audition Day Preference. Those who make appointments will be given 5-minute audition slots. Walk-ins will be seen as time permits. For more information check out our website at www.NewBenefitTheatre.org. Contact: Jonathan Lee. Seeking: Musical Theatre Performers between the ages of 15 & 26 for the following roles: The Jocks: TROY BOLTON, captain of the basketball team. CHAD DANFORTH, number two on the basketball team, Troy's best friend ZEKE BAYLOR, has a secret passion for baking. The Nerds: JACK SCOTT, the PA announcer, a.k.a. the Velvet Fog of East High. KELSI NEILSON, the mousey composer of Juliet and Romeo. The Thespians: SHARPAY EVANS, president of the Drama Club, a diva. RYAN EVANS, vice-president of the Drama Club. JAMES, an earthworm expressionist. SUSAN, overwrought with emotion. CATHY, a little too eager. ALAN, has a flair for couture. CYNDRA, has operatic aspirations. The Brainiacs: GABRIELLA MONTEZ, the shy new girl at school. TAYLOR MCKESSIE, president of the Science Club. MARTHA COX, has a secret passion for hip-hop. The Skater Dudes: SKATERDUDE, has a secret passion for the cello. SKATERDUDE 2. Seeking actors between the ages of 25 & 50 for the following two adult roles: MS. DARBUS, drama teacher. COACH BOLTON, basketball coach, Troy's dad. ENSEMBLE MEN & WOMEN (Between the ages of 15 & 26): All should be great singers and dancers (or move well). There is a lot of ensemble work in this show. Also seeking performers with gymnastics experience, skate board/roller blading experience, and cheerleading experience. Please note, all minors must be accompanied by an adult.
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OPEN CALL FOR AFTRA MEMBERS -- Sylvia Fay / Lee Genick & Associates Casting is holding an open call for all AFTRA members who have never ever registered with our office. Mailing of photos and resumes is NOT sufficient to consider performers registered. We will be looking for all types, all ages, and all ethnicities. The date of this call is: Monday, May 14, 2007: 10AM-12PM. The call will be held at: Richmond Shepard Theatre, 309 East 26th Street, Between 1st and 2nd Avenues. You must bring you paid-up AFTRA card, and 2 new (taken within the last 18 months) 8x10 photos, with resumes attached. DO NOT SUBMIT YOUR OLD HEAD SHOTS. Please bring a pencil in order to fill out a registration card. Absolutely no phone calls to the theatre, or to the Sylvia Fay / Lee Genick & Associates Casting office. And no photos "dropped off" will be accepted at either location. Arrangements will be made at the site for performers who require architectural accessibility. Thank you. Please note: Actors that have previously registered with our office may attend the open call if you have an updated headshot, taken within the last 18 months, or resume with new contact information. Do not re-submit your old headshots. Instead of attending the open call, previously registered actors may mail 2 new photos with resumes attached to: Sylvia Fay / Lee Genick & Associates Casting, 71 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10016. Please write on the outside of the envelope, "Updated Information."
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ZOMBIE ROOMMATE, SHORT FILM -- Damian Powers entertainment is casting for the short film "Zombie Roommate," shooting for three days in the New York City area. Rehearsal starts June 1 (Tentative). Director: Damian Powers. Short HDDV Comedy Film. Synopsis: A young man's attempts to spend time with his date are impeded by his roommate, a braindead, flesh-eating zombie. Payment: lo/no/deferred. Please send headshots and resuems to: Damian Powers at damianpowers@gmail.com. Seeking: Harold: 18-24, Good athletic ability. Is constantly annoyed by his zombie roommate but does his best to deal with it. Cassandra: 18-24, Sweet and cute girl next door type. Zombie Roommate: any age. Green skinned, flesh eating zombie who lives with Harold. Slow moving and dull witted; primary interest is eating brains.
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Casting call link
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Official rules
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'I LOVE NEW YORK 2'
VH1 is casting I Love New York 2, the second installment of the popular reality program. "After getting her heart broken three times on national television, New York is hungry for televised romance." After a series of elimination rounds, five guys who auditioned online will make it on I Love New York 2. Shoot start is TBD.
Seeking—Contestants & Judges: males and females, males interested in dating New York "can create a profile and post pictures, videos, biographical information, and blogs as a virtual audition," everyone else can "vote on their favorites and leave comments for them. Because really, the only thing more fun than laughing at guys acting like fools on TV is laughing at guys acting like fools on the Internet. Get into it!"
For more info, visit www.ilovenewyork2.com. Possible pay.
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’HEINZ TOP THIS TV CONTEST’
The H. J. Heinz Company, L. P., in cooperation with Google, Inc. and YouTube, is accepting submissions for the Heinz Top This TV Contest, an online contest looking for one great commercial promoting “America’s favorite ketchup,” Heinz® ketchup. Commercials are judged on originality (40%), overall appeal (30%), and their likelihood to motivate people to eat Heinz ketchup (30%).
Seeking—30-Second Commercials for Heinz Ketchup: entrants must be 18+, must also be a legal US resident at the time of entry, commercials must be no larger than 100 MB and in avi, mov, mpg, or wmv format.
For more info, detailed submission requirements, and the official rules, visit www.topthistv.com. Submission deadline is Aug. 6. No fees or purchases required. The winner receives $57,000 and four runners-up receive $5,700.
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“BEST MOVIE SPOOF” CONTEST
MTV Movie Awards & Yahoo! are accepting submissions for their “Best Movie Spoof” Contest, an online competition in which contestants compete to win the legendary Golden Bucket of Popcorn live on stage. Online voting begins Apr. 30. The five nominees, announced May 29, will be flown to L.A. to attend the 2007 MTV Movie Awards and will receive a point-and-shoot video camera. The winner will be revealed to the world during the show’s live broadcast on June 3 when he/she is invited on stage to accept the first-ever “Best Movie Spoof” Award.
Seeking—Aspiring Filmmakers to Create Movie Spoofs: must create an original short, no longer than five minutes, that parodies selected films from the past year including: 300, Casino Royale, Code Name: The Cleaner, The Departed, Jackass Number 2, Snakes on a Plane, Belly Busters, Borat, Little Man, Little Miss Sunshine, Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby, Tenacious D in the Pick of Destiny, Fright Fest, Final Destination 3, The Grudge 2, The Number 23, Saw 3, Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning, Blockbuster, Click, Night at the Museum, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest, X-Men: The Last Stand, Chick Flick, The Devil Wears Prada, The Holiday, The Lake House, or Take the Lead, short must not use any copyrighted music or video materials that you didn’t create yourself, filmmakers may use copyrighted material provided on the contest’s official website, filmmakers must also have permission of appearance from everyone featured in their short.
For info and the official contest rules, visit http://mtvmovieawards.yahoo.com. The submission deadline is May 21. No fees or purchases required. Five nominees receive a round-trip ticket to L.A., tickets to the MTV Movie Awards, and a point-and-shoot camera. The winner receives a Golden Bucket of Popcorn award.
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’RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR’
Madison Square Garden Entertainment is casting Radio City Christmas Spectacular. Linda Haberman, supervising dir. Rehearsals start Oct. and early Nov. (schedules vary). Performances run through the end of Dec. in NYC, Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Tampa, FL, Chicago, IL, Des Moines, IA, Phoenix, AZ, Costa Mesa, CA, and Nashville, TN.
Seeking—Rockettes: 5’6”-5’10 1/2” (measurements will be taken), must be proficient in jazz and tap; Dancers: male and female, for female dancers pointe work is a plus but not required; Singers Who Dance: male and female; Little People Performers: adults 18+, 4’10” and under, must be athletically fit and able to move well to music and project their voice; Children: boys (7-14) and girls (10-14), must be 4’10” or under (measurements will be taken), must have some jazz dance ability, girls must be strong in ballet and have at least one year of experience en pointe, girls should look more like little girls than young women. Note: All performers must be 18+ to audition, except for children performers who must be the ages specified. Tutoring is provided for all children. Madison Square Garden Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer committed to racially diverse casting for all roles. If cast, you will be offered an AGVA Contract.
Auditions will be held May 14, 10 a.m. for Rockettes (callbacks May 15), 1:30 p.m. for Male Dancers (callbacks May 18), and 4:30 p.m. for Children (callbacks same day). Auditions will be held May 15, 1 p.m. for Female Dancers (callbacks May 18) and 4:30 p.m. for Little People (callbacks same day). Auditions for Singers who Dance will be held May 17, 1 p.m. All auditions will be held at Millennium Dance Center, 5113 Lankershim Blvd. (between Hesby & Magnolia), N. Hollywood. All audition dates and times are subject to change. Do not call Millenium Dance Complex. Both union and nonunion will be seen, but AGVA members will be seen first. Dancers should be prepared to learn ballet and jazz combinations. If you also sing, please bring music. Girls must bring their pointe shoes with them to audition. There will be no exceptions. Both boys and girls may be asked to sing a song, which they will be taught. Little People should come prepared to move. Singers who Dance should bring an uptempo song and a ballad in your key, an accompanist will be provided. No recorded music will be permitted. Prepare to dance. For more info, call the Radio City Audition Hotline at (212) 485-7399 (before attending any calls), visit www.radiocityauditions.com, or see display ad on page 33. Professional pay provided. Travel and lodging only provided for productions outside of New York. AGVA Performance Contract.
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DISNEY CRUISE LINE
Disney Cruise Line is casting mainstage productions on its luxury cruise ships in the Caribbean and Bahamas. Ray DeChiara, casting dir. Rehearses in Toronto; contracts are approximately seven to nine months.
Seeking—Musical Theatre Performers: male and female principal vocalists, talented and versatile, must move well and have acting ability; Male Dancers: ensemble dancers who can sing on key; Classic Disney Character Look-Alikes: females, must move very well. Note: All applicants must be 18+.
Auditions will be held May 7 at 10 a.m. (dancers) & 1 p.m. (musical theatre vocalists) at Ripley-Grier Studios, 520 Eighth Ave., Ste. 16, NYC. Note: This audition will be held in conjunction with Hong Kong. Casting dirs. will call back performers for each location as needed. For more info including audition requirements, visit www.disneyauditions.com. No cruise staff duties. Competitive pay, plus room and board provided.
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