FILM/TV
Eighty percent of success is showing up.
Woody Allen
NEW! ASIAN AMERICAN ACTRESS FOR ONLINE SITCOM!
Seeking NYC-based Asian-American female actress for hip, downtown-based online sitcom. CLARA (female 20's ~30's). Smart, funny, sexy waitress trying to make it in the big city as a designer. The show will be featured prominently on a number of popular online sites and the role is both important and recurring. The show will be shot in NYC only. Email headshots/resumes to: hipstomp@gmail.com and logan607@hotmail.com
Casting: Auditions will be held this week and next.
Compensation: No compensation but very good exposure, strong script and fun cast and crew
Shooting: Early December, 2006 - Late January, 2007. [11-17]
NEW! CORRUPTION IN POLITICS? NO WAY!
SVA Thesis Project wants M/F, 20s-60s, all types, union-non-union, no pay for Voice Of The Nation. As the 2024 presidential election approaches, a group of radio DJs take a stand against the ever corrupting government while a young woman starts to understand her personal role in the corruption. Seeking: DJ Rufus: 20s-40s. Dread locked Jamaican, speaks his mind; Number 5: Female. 20s-30s, somewhat nervous and unsure of herself at times; Tom: 40s-60s, White, Cranky conservative talk radio show host, (Bill O'Reilly); John: 40s-50s, White, Frustrated liberal radio talk show counter part to Tom on "Crossfire" like debate show; Stevie: 30s-40s, White, Failed musician/rock radio DJ, long hair a plus.; Dan: 30s-50s, White, well spoken, clean cut political spokesperson; Lynn: 30s-50s, Professional, Public radio news correspondent. British accent a plus; Pat: Male, 40s-50s, Stooge co-host replacement, (Colmes of "Hannity and Colmes”) Number 2: Male, 40s-60s, Black, Enigmatic, Powerful presence, Speaks the truth with no spin.
Submit H/R to: James P.M. Lee, 136 Germonds Rd., West Nyack, NY 10994. [11-9]
NEW! UNTITLED FILM NEEDS UNTITLED ACTRESS
Untitled film needs 1 attractive actress, 20-29, union/non-union, possible pay. SAG Short Film Agreement. Woman is involved with two brothers, one of which ultimatley decides her fate. Send H/R to: lastcallproductions20@gmail.com or Last Call Productions, 2812 24th Ave Apt 4A, Astoria, NY 11102. [11-9]
NEW! HUNTER COLLEGE CASTING NEGLECTED FILM
Student filmaker casting Boy/Girl, 15, non-union, no pay for Let's Go. A teenage couple, neglected by their families, work to create their own home in an abandoned house with a stray blind cat. This is an undergraduate senior thesis film project for CUNY Hunter College. Auditions: 11/17, and the 11/30th, at Hunter College, NYC. Seeking: Paul: 15, introvert, tries to project cynicism; Sara: 15, artist, maternal. Both characters are misanthropic, dependent on humor, dependent on each other, smart, sensitive, and desperate to grow up and get out. Email: laura.melillo@gmail.com. [11-9]
NEW! CASTING FOR SOCIALLY CONSCIOUS FILM
Small Voices is casting M/F, 20s-50s, non-union, pay. The film is about abused children subjected to inhumane work conditions in the Middle East. Auditions will be held in midtown New York on 11/17-18. Seeking: Frank Grassi: 50s-60s, Italian accent, 6’-6’3”; Shannon Mcgougal: 30s, Irish accent, educated, smart and humanitarian, attractive and fit, 5’7”-5’9”; Scott Douglass: 20-25, guy, Caucasian, Southern accent, 5’6”-5’10”, lean; Cindy: 20- 25, Caucasian, 5’7”-5’10”, attractive and fit; Charles Davie: 50s, successful business man, 5’11”-6’4”. Subnit H/R to casting@newyorkfilms.net. [11-7]
NEW! SEEKING ACTRESS FOR LAST CALL
Last Call Productions is casting Female, 19-25, non-union, no pay for short film. A woman is involved with two brothers, one of whom ultimately decides her fate. Shooting 12/ 1-3 in NYC. Auditions by appt. week of 11/19. If interested, email lastcallproductions20@gmail.com. [11-7]
NEW! QUICK, OR YOU WILL MISS IT! MINUTEMAN COMEDY
Comedy web site is seeking 3 men, 30s-40s, Mexican and Caucasian, non-union, no pay for 2 Short-Form Comedy Serials For Minutemancomedy.Com. To be launched In
January. Shoot/Start Date: Early December, NYC. Mogul - An ambitious, hopeless entrepreneur hired an assistant, Juan, to document his rise from rags to riches. Smokey The Bear - PSAs for the gay community. Seeking: Mighty Beaver: 30s, Caucasian male, pathetic, slightly disheveled,extremely disillusioned, takes himself completely seriously; Juan: Mexican, documentarian sidekick; Smokey: 40s, Caucasian male, deadpan, gay, and hairy, deep speaking voice. Submit ASAP to Daryl Eisenberg at MinutemanComedy@gmail.com Please indicate role in subject line. [11-7]
NEW! RETIREES – GET OFF THE COUCH!
Major Network Casting Active Retirees For New Documentary Series, Non Union, pay. Casting: Active retirees leading a glamorous and highly social lifestyle. Ideal candidates are over 55 years old, have a larger than life personalities, and lead stylish lives. To Apply: submit 1 page letter describing yourself and your lifestyle, a resume or bio, and a photograph of yourself. Leopard Films, 233 Spring St., 4th Fl., NYC10013.
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NEW! IF YOU CAN HABLA ESPANOL….
Student Film is casting Actress, 45-50, Spanish speaking for Poetic Real. Dialogues in both Spanish and English. Dialogue intensive. Based of a young woman who is forced by her economic situation to rent her womb. Submit H/R to: ccarretero@slc.edu. [11-7]
NEW! TAIWANESE ACTRESS FOR SHORT FILM
Short film needs Annie: 20s, Taiwanese, non-union, no pay for ants. A short movie about a man and a woman who are both lost in different ways. Please email submissions to nortecproductions@yahoo.com. [11-7]
NEW! JAPANESE & CAUCASIAN ACTORS FOR INDY FILM
Casting 3 Men, 40s-90s, non-union, no pay for an independent feature to be shot in November and December in NYC. Seeking: Japanese males: 40-50 and 60-90, must be fluent in Japanese; General Headsworth: Caucasian, 60's, overfed; Wells Bennett: Caucasian, 50's, US Senator. Emails: elccasting@gmail.com. [11-8]
NEW! LOOK LIKE OSSIE DAVIS? REALLY?
New Horror film needs Black male, 55-65, non-union, no pay. Seeking: Willie Chubb, 55-60, owner of a fetish nightclub, great comedic timing, slightly overweight is a plus. Email H/R to: SplatterDisco@hotmail.com. [11-7]
NEW! HEY MOBBED UP ACTORS!
Short Film Casting all men, 20s-50s, mob like, for Revenge Has No Time. A Mafia Boss sends a hit-man to New York from Chicago to kill another hit-man. Seeking: Don Dolini: 41-50, White, Italian, The boss of the Chicago Syndicate; Jack: 25-30, White, Italian, the young punk new hit-man for Don Dolini; Jimmy: 31-40, White, Italian, a former hit-man, now he's a truck driver in the Bronx, hates his life; JJ, 25-30, Any Ethnicity: Hates everything, especially the white man. Please email Addojose@gmail.com for more info. [11-7]
NEW! AFRICAN AMERICAN CAST WILL LOSE LOVE
Short film is casting M/F, African American, non-union, no pay for Lost Love. A love story revolving a woman whose world is turned upside down when she becomes seduced by her boyfriend's best friend. Seeking: Chris: 20s, African American, average urban guy, soft spoken, smooth and mild mannered, aspiring DJ; Rhab: 20s, African American, arrogant playboy, suave and bold, very trendy and flashy; Nilka: 20s, Mixed Race Woman, 5'4' and 5'8', caramel complexion, attractive, trendy urban style, opinionated woman, Submit H/R to: djenic1@hotmail.com [11-7]
And in case you missed the last issue, there may be some auditions still worth pursuing at www.truonline.org/AUpdate1108.htm
Small Voices is casting M/F, 20s-50s, Italian, Irish and Caucasian non-union, pay. Auditions will be held in midtown New York on 11/17-18.
NYU student comedy film needs 2 men, 30s, union/non-union, no pay for Jesus Christ: Back For A Second Time.
Indy film is casting M/F, all ages, types, Union/Non-union, no pay. Audition Dates: November TBA; Shoot
A non-union film is casting M/F, 25-60, non-union, no pay for Blood Relatives. Filming 12/1-3.
Film is casting M/F, all ages, types for lots of roles, non-union, no pay. Shooting: 12/1-3 & 12/8-9, NY & NJ.
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Just Dancers
Real success is finding your lifework in the work that you love.
~David McCullough
NEW! MALE DANCERS, CAN YOU LAST FOR 5 MINUTES?
Male Dancer, 5'10"+, 20s-30s, non union. no pay for 5 min. performance on 12/2. A business man engages in a sexual dance with his captor. Auditions will be held 11/17-18. Rehearsals will begin 11/19. www.cionataylor.com Send H/R to: resumes@cionataylor.com. [11-9]
In case you missed the last issue, there may be some auditions still worth pursuing at www.truonline.org/AUpdate1108.htm
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MODELS/PROMO
Success is not the result of spontaneous combustion. You must set yourself on fire.
~Reggie Leach
In case you missed the last issue, there may be some auditions still worth pursuing at www.truonline.org/AUpdate1108.htm
NCiM needs people NOW to demonstrate products in local stores. Daily, flexible schedule, temporary part time positions. Earn extra money for the holidays.
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REACHING OUT
If your success is not on your own terms,
if it looks good to the world but does not feel good in your heart,
it is not success at all.
~Anna Quindlen
And in case you missed the last issue, check out
www.truonline.org/AUpdate1108.htm for the following:
The Antrim Players in Rockland County are casting the musical Fiddler On The Roof, directed by Randy Accardi. Audition Dates: 12/10, 12/17, 7.30pm. Additional auditions and callbacks 1/7/2007, 7:30pm.
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Workshops/Classes
Success in business requires training and discipline and hard work. But if you're not frightened by these things, the opportunities are just as great today as they ever were.
~David Rockefeller
INTRODUCTORY SPECIAL ON THE SWEETLAND TECHNIQUE!
TRU welcomes belt voice teacher Tony Richards to NYC, and he responds with a special TRU exclusive offer: book 4 lessons, get 5th FREE. Tony is offering a special $90/lesson introductory rate to new students and will be teaching at the Camelot Building located at 45th & 8th, midtown. The Sweetland Belt Technique was developed in the 60's by Lee Sweetland of California. He taught Kay Cole, the original Maggie in A Chorus Line, to perfect the technique, which can be used in singing pop, rock, Broadway, country, opera, etc. Lee's son Stephen Sweetland teaches in NYC and has many students performing on Broadway now. Tony Richards works with the endorsement of Stephen Sweetland and will accept Sweetland students AND new students. References upon request. See http://mysite.verizon.net/tonyrichards or 212.265.2474 for info, lesson appointments.
REALITY OF DOING MEISNER IN MIDTOWN (SAVINGS FOR TRU)!
Put truth and fullness in your work... study at The Matthew Corozine Studio Theatre. Now in our new home - a 40-seat theater in the heart of Times Square. Ongoing classes based in Meisner Technique ... experience "the reality of doing" & finding the truth in your work. TRU members get a discount for 1st month of classes! Call Matt for discount details: 212.592.4138 or visit www.matthewcorozinestudio.com to set up an interview today.
CAREER HELP - FOR A THRIFTY THIRTY DOLLARS!
Are you a beginner or returnee
when it comes to acting?
Confused about headshots? Confused about who to mail to & what projects to accept & pursue? Taken back due to lack of experience?
If you are worried about what to do & how much everything cost, I can be a
very helpful & affordable solution.
If interested contact JKCasting@aol.com with "CAREER HELP" in
the subject line.
ACTING COACH, TRU DISCOUNT!
Jill Dalton is a professional actor/writer with over 20 years experience. Parts on Law and Order, Law and Order: Criminal Intent, Saturday Night Live, All My Children, As the World Turns, regional theater. Back from a great run of solo play My Life in the Trenches at the Kitchen Theatre. Her large Upper W. Side apartment is perfect for coaching. $50 per hour--but just $40 for TRU. 212.721.2866 or JuliaDalton@verizon.net. [7-22]
PRIVATE ONE HOUR COACHING SESSIONS
Special 10% discount for all TRU members. Great way to keep sharp over the busy winter months! Study with Roger Hendricks Simon, Director and Coach for: John Lithgow, John Travolta, James Earl Jones, Samuel L. Jackson, James Woods, Yale Rep, NY Shakespeare Fest, London's Royal Court!
As always, our group professional lab sessions continue with on-camera, scenes, monologues, Shakespeare, and more with actors, singers, writers, directors and producers. working together! Please contact ASAP for an audition and interview! RSVP with Roger: 212.841.0204 or 917.776.9209. Need more info? www.simonstudio.com or rhsstudio@hotmail.com
ACTORS! NEED AN ACTING CLASS
THAT WILL PROPEL YOUR CAREER FORWARD?
New agent-taught series of classes, with $20 off for TRU readers! Frustrated by not getting YOUR auditions? Not called back? Not comfy? Cold feet at cold reading? Wrong mologues, old monologues, or insufficiently informed, experiences, and supportive teacher? Look no further: Lewis R. Chambers (who founded The Bethel Agency nearly 38 years ago and has represented actors in all major media) plans a series of 3-4 classes during the next months. Classes (4 meetings each) Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday evenings, and Saturdays 10am-1pm. Evening class hours are flexible -- 6:00 or 6:30 PM or 7, 3 hours/class. Scene study, monologues, audition technique, cold readings and a dash of improv. Informal meetings follow most classes, enabling students to learn more about the business part of their careers. Classes (4 meetings each) are $180, non-refundable deposit of $100 to be paid ten days in advance, and balance to be paid at the first class. For more info, Mr. Chambers is at 212.864.4510, chambers_bethel@yahoo.com or BethelAgcy@aol.com
THEATRE & FILM WORKSHOP, TRU-LY DISCOUNTED!
TRU savings of $45! An on camera performance workshop from the award winning SIMON STUDIO training and production center in NYC and Poughkeepsie. Designed for actors, playwright/screenwriters and directors and producer participants and observers. Group and/or private work with Roger Hendricks Simon (director of James Earl Jones, John Lithgow, Samuel L. Jackson, NY Shakespeare Festival, Yale Rep, London's Royal Court Theatre) and film maker Daniel Simon (NYC Gotham Film Festival director) who demonstrate their unique SIMON STUDIO technique with exercises, monologues and scenes from Shakespeare to contemporary. Theatre and film Industry showcase opportunity with agents, casting directors and producers included. Flexible schedule. Cost: $195. ($150 special for TRU members!) Call 212.841.0204 for information and reservations. www.simonstudio.com
AVENUE "A" FOR "ACTING"!
Classes are forming for the winter season in Acting & Technique and Improv. A Playwrights & Directors Unit is in the works for Sunday evenings. Actors are welcome to read in these sessions. Melba LaRose, Artistic Director NY Artists Unlimited at Downeast Arts Center, 206 Avenue A. or further information: 212.242.6036 (office), 212.228.2886 (theatre), NYartunltd@aol.com, www.NYartists.org
STUDY WITH SHEILA GRAY: IT MAKES SENSE!
Acting & Sensory Classes: Basic Sensory Exercise; Wednesdays 5-7 $130 per month/ $50 per class, “no audits.” Advanced Scene & Monologue: Wednesdays 7-10, $150 per month/$50 per class and $30 to audit. (If students wish to do a relaxation they are welcome to arrive early and do so in the studio while the other class is in session.) Structured Improv: Thursdays 11-2, $150 per month/$50 per class and $30 to audit. Pay in cash upon arrival, please. Receipts available on request. Classes are at: 353 West 39th St., Rm #304, East of 9th Avenue. Need more info? Call my office at 212.787.0491 [10-1]
NEED A CHEAP CAREER COACH?
CAREER HELP - $30 only. Are you an acting beginner or veteran? Confused about headshots? Don't know who to contact; which projects to take on or pursue? Fazed by inexperience? Worried about what to do & how much it costs? This coach can help, and you can afford it. Contact JKCasting@aol.com with "CAREER HELP" in the subject.
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