National
and International Casting Opportunities for Las Vegas and Switzerland. Looking
for all ages and Ethnicities.
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NV,
'ONCE ON THIS ISLAND'
Signature Productions, in conjunction with Super Summer Theatre, is
casting, Once On This Island, a
Caribbean adaptation of the popular fairy tale The Little Mermaid. Steve Huntsman, dir.
Shannon Winkel, choreo.
The show is the
story of Ti Moune, a black peasant girl who rescues, nurses and falls in love
with Daniel, a mulatto from a wealthy family. When Daniel is returned to his
people, the gods who rule the island, guide Ti Moune on a quest to test the
strength of her love against the powerful forces of prejudice, hatred and death.
The
Caribbean-flavored score is by the Tony Award-winning songwriting team of Lynn
Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty (Ragtime and the animated film Anastasia). Rehearsals will begin in early
June (evenings Mon.-Fri.) with performances scheduled for August 12-29, Wed-Sat.
Seeking--
Ti Moune: female, 16-30, beautiful peasant
girl from an uncertain past with childlike innocence. She's an unselfish dreamer
about to embark on a journey that will test her strength and challenge her
spirit. strong singer/actor, must dance well;
Daniel Beaxhomme: male, 20-35, a "grande
homme", handsome and well-bred, aristocratic and loyal to the traditions of his
people. He longs for something more and finds something in Ti Moune that he's
never found before in any other woman. Including the woman he's about to marry.
Strong Actor/Singer, Athletic build. Must move well. Dance a plus;
Tonton Julian: male, 30-50, Ti Moune's
adoptive father. A strong spiritual man who possesses great wisdom and
unconditional love. Strong Singer/Actor. Must move well;
Mama Euralie: female, 30-50, TiMoune's
adoptive mother. Her strong,warm, nurturing and understanding heart allows her
the ability to let go of the one gift she fears losing. Strong Singer/Actor.
Must move well;
Andrea Devereaux: female, 18-35, Daniel's
betrothed, elegant and refined. She is the pillar of high society. Her affection
and sense of possession over Daniel allows her the ability to manipulate and an
unsuspecting TiMoune. Strong Singer/ Actor. Must Move well;
Armand: male, 20-40, Daniel's stern father,
a man who pleasures himself with what or whomever he wishes. Actor/ Singer. Must
move well. Dance a plus;
Agwe: male, 25-45, the God of Water,
responsible for the storm that ultimately brings two different worlds together.
Strong Singer/ Actor. Must move well. Dance a plus;
Papa Ge: male, 25-40, the Demon of Death.
He pleasures in the pain of others and strikes up a deal of everlasting
proportions with Ti Moune. Strong Actor/Singer. Must move well. Dance and
acrobatics a plus; Asaka: female,
25-45, Mother of the Earth and spirit of the island. Protector of Ti Moune as
she ventures into uncharted territory. Strong Singer/Actor. Must Move well.
Dance a plus;
Erzulie: female, 25-40, the Goddess of Love
and protector of Ti Mounes heart. She sees Ti Moune's capacity for love and
convinces the gods to give in to the desires of her unselfish heart. Strong
Singer/ Actor. Must move well. Dance a plus;
Little Girl (Ti Moune): female, 7-12, a
child frightened by a terrible storm who finds herself a part of the story.
Singer/ Actor. Must move well.
Auditions will be held Tuesday, April 21, 8 p.m., at
Nevada Ballet Theatre, 1651 Inner Circle Dr. Las Vegas;
Wednesday, April 22, 8 p.m., & Saturday, May 2, 6
p.m., at Bunker Dance Center, 7850 W. Ann Rd Ste 130 Las Vegas.
There will be an open dance audition on Saturday, May
9, 1
p.m.
at Bunker
Dance
Center.
Callbacks will be
Saturday, May 9, 4
p.m. at
Bunker
Dance
Center by invitation
only. Bring current pix & resume to audition, prepare a song selection that
best displays the voice. If the selection is not from Once On This Island, bring sheet music in
correct key. An accompanist will be provided. CDs or tracks will not be
accommodated in the audition.
Auditioners may be
asked to read from the script and participate in improvisations. All ethnicities
are encouraged to audition. Non-traditional casting will be considered.
If unable to attend
any of the auditions listed email Steve Huntsman at stickboysteve@gmail.com to arrange an
alternate audition time or send a DVD or VHS video audition to Steve Huntsman
(OOTI Auditions), 2441 Lincoln Rd., Las Vegas, NV 89115.
Auditions may be
submitted electronically by sending a video or link to YouTube/ AOL video/
MySpace/ Facebook/ etc. to stickboysteve@gmail.com Be sure that
your name is clearly identified in the video title. Auditioners may be asked to
learn new material and resubmit a callback video.
Pay: Stipend.
Non-Union.
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U.S.,
'CIRCUS CONELLI', ZURICH,
SWITZERLAND,
DANERS
The Circus
Conelli is casting for performances beginning in November in Zurich,
Switzerland. Cindy Lee Gasser,
casting dir.
Rehearsals are
scheduled to begin Nov. 2, show opens Nov. 19, with the premiere on Nov. 23. Two
shows a day for approximately 42 days. Show closes Jan. 2,
2010. Dancers would
need to learn about four numbers.
Seeking--
Dancers: 5 females, 50+, approx. 5'8",
strong in jazz.
Submit resume, info & pix to Cindy Lee Gasser at cleegasser@hotmail.com or by mail to
Circus Conelli, Attn: Cindy Lee Gasser, Connyland
Street 1-10, 8564
Lipperswil TG, Switzerland.
Accommodations
provided during rehearsals, return flight, hotel in Zurich and meals would be
paid for.
Producers will also
apply and pay for the work permits, Swiss taxes & accident insurance only.
For more info,
visit www.circus-conelli.ch Pay
provided (135 swiss francs per day and half pay for
rehearsals).
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St.
George – Las
Vegas
NV,
'SHOCK OF YOUR LIFE'
Vission
Works Prod. is Shock of Your Life.
Candace Infuso, dir. Shoots April 2009.
Seeking -
Grandmother: great facial expressions and
comedic timing.
Submit pix & resume to thegeneralemailbox@yahoo.com No
pay, but copy, credit, and meals provided. Non-Union.
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