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* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * What is the purpose of Fringes and Festivals, other than to breathe life and energy into big cities sagging under the heat of summer? Some would argue that Manhattan is a year-round festival, with a rich abundance of theater of all sizes and shapes running rampant in unexpected nooks and crannies, parks and parking lots, clubs and cabarets as well as a dizzying host of conventional venues. Still, a festival or a fringe ostensibly offers a focused series of works under an identifiable banner, all happening in a defined set of venues and all marketed together. They tend to be affordably priced at the Equity-dictated $18, and oddly scheduled, to seduce audience members into a Festival Frenzy of theater-going. More than anything, they are an “Event” which makes it possible for them to garner more attention than the endless parade of individual productions that are born and die daily in this town. The big daddy of them all is the NY International Fringe Festival, entering its 9th year, with well over 200 offerings each August in dozens of venues. The Fringe has come to be identified with edgy non-mainstream works, although a close examination of the schedule will often reveal much that is classic and conventional, as well as shows that hope to go on to commercial runs. (And Urinetown most famously managed to do just that.) The mother lode for writers is Arielle Tepper’s SPF (Summer Play Festival), which just ended its third season at Theatre Row Theatres. SPF limits its offerings to a mere fifteen or so, and is the only festival I know of that completely pays the costs of the productions it presents. Somewhere in between is Midtown International Theatre Festival, now in its seventh year and final weekend, John Chatterton’s attempt to move the “fringe” to a more convenient location, namely midtown, and to more comfortable, air-conditioned venues. If I had my way as Marketing Consultant, the festival would live up to its name by focusing on “international” product, shows either from or about cultures other than our own. As it is, it is simply a lovingly adjudicated assortment of about 40 shows that have passed muster with John and his artistic directors. Some festivals are better defined in terms of expectations. Dixon Place Hot Festival is in the midst of its 15th annual “celebration of queer culture” in July and August; this one stays put pretty much in Dixon Place’s theater on the Bowery. The Fresh Fruit Festival, in its third year, presented a diversity of Lesbian, Gay and Transgender offerings, though in various venues in July. The American Living Room Series is HERE's August festival of work by emerging artists in a living room environment; usually in HERE’s own space, this summer they’ve moved to Three-Legged Dog because of their own renovations. Downtown Urban Theater Festival (DUTF) – in June – is a two-week celebration of urban theatrical expression by a cross-section of playwrights and performing artists with an inclusive, multicultural perspective. And in a mere three years, NYMF (New York Musical Theatre Festival) has managed to carve out a niche as the pre-eminent festival of new musical works for theater, premiering over 30 musicals, with more than 100 concerts and special events at various venues. Why do people choose to produce in festivals and fringes? So they can ride the wave of the “Event” and attract more attention than they might on their own; and yet the irony is that an individual show has to fight just as hard within a festival to distinguish itself from the crowd of other shows in that festival. As Marketing Consultant for MITF, I warn everyone upfront that we will not effectively market their show, and they need to put real time, money and effort into getting their audiences. It also costs less to produce a show in a festival because you are sharing your venue with other shows, and the venue would otherwise be one of the biggest expenses in any production. Also, because of the generally fast turnaround between productions, you are forced to pare down your production values and keep your presentation simple enough to set up and break down in a nerve-wracking fifteen minutes. The down side is that you have less chance of making back your money because you are sharing your box office with the festival, and in some cases (the NY Fringe) giving away royalty points for the future. Given the limitations of time and production values, festivals may be best-suited for small alternative pieces; and yet many shows with greater ambitions and big commercial dreams have used festivals as a developmental step towards the “real production.” Given the restrictions of Equity and budget, it is a rare confluence of circumstances that allows a show to be sufficiently rehearsed to give the feeling of being truly polished and ready for the next step up; more often, we watch them with a forgiving “work-in-progress” attitude, and laud them for the occasional creative use of those ubiquitous black cubes or bright piece of fabric. And just how much can you do with a lighting plot that is designed for a dozen different shows? Getting accepted into one of these festivals is always exciting. But once we come down from the high of acceptance ("they like me, they really like me"), we have to remember that it costs money. Sometimes a lot of money. (Unless you are lucky enough to be adopted by SPF.) But compared to the financial risk of moving too quickly to an off-Broadway run, festivals and fringes are a bargain. They have become the incubator of new works that off- and off-off-Broadway used to be, and a valuable step in the development process. Approached realistically, with modest expectations, and the understanding that you might not make back the bulk of your investment, festivals and fringes are great opportunities. The question always comes down to: can you afford NOT to invest in your career? And do you truly believe that you and your work are worth investing in? For my reviews of LOL, The Wastes of Time, Motion and Location, Pie-Obsessed Drunken Fatties, Sex and Sealing Wax, The Siblings, MentalPause and The Quiet Model in the Midtown International Theatre Festival, go to Word of Mouth. Highlights of the week. Sherry Eaker, editor-in-large of BackStage, is planning the fall season of panels with me. A highlight of MY week would be if you sent me suggestions of panels that you would find useful and important! September is set: Meet the Funders, featuring foundations that fund non-for-profits as well as individual artists. (Don't reserve yet - wait until end of August.) Genie hasn't granted you three wishes? We wish you'd check out five grant opportunities!... Submissions are now open for the TRU Musicals Reading series. And we have a special endowment and award that will be given out this November at an awards ceremony. (see TRU Opportunities) We're Reaching Out with jobs in Berkeley and Chicago.... Great opportunity at top literary agency. A Foreman youi'll want to work for. Tyra Banks seeks controversial guests, and new TV Talk Show wants blacks to talk it up. (see Goods/Help Wanted)... Shalimar is casting an AEA showcase, friend Paula D'Allesandris is casting a new ensemble piece, solo acts sought and a female troup is being formed. Plus 5 film ops. (see Casting About)... Treat yourself to Summer Spa Specials from our friends at Faina European Spa. (see Services/Goods Offered) ... Introductory special on Sweetland vocal technique and free introduction to Richmond Shepard's theater and company, plus more (see Workshops/Classes) And here are some other immediate needs: THE FAST LANE Saturday 8/5: You can start ushering for the Strawberry Festival tonight (see Goods/Help Wanted)... Final weekend of the Midtown International Theater Festival, TRU-ly discounted with TRU6. Enjoy those naughty bits from the Bad Musicals Festival, and save $5. Reserve today for Lionhearted Players' Monday performance and save $2. Garden-variety Tempest this afternoon. Never Tell this weekend, a hot ticket after great Times review. (see Theater/Events) Sunday 8/6: Auditions for Mind the Gap ensemble play. (Hope they have some slots left.) (see Casting About)... Final weekend of the Midtown International Theater Festival, TRU-ly discounted with TRU6. Enjoy those naughty bits from the Bad Musicals Festival, and save $5. Garden-variety Tempest this afternoon. Never Tell this weekend, a hot ticket after great Times review.(see Theater/Events)... Last chance for Jeffrey Sweet play in Ossining (see Beyond the Boroughs) Monday 8/7: Nothing urgent today. Tuesday 8/8: See the genesis of Parthenogenesis, readfing of new play at Snapple Center. (see TRU Opportunities) We sure wish more of you would take advantage of the TRU Deals! Make us look good, and actually USE these ticket discounts, why dontcha? - The Best of the Bad just got better ... with $5 off for TRU! - Shout! if you want to save money on a fun new musical! - TRU exclusive savings on Midtown International Theatre Festival, $3 off with code TRU6. Click for the TRU Deals now! So what else is new? Go to the Grid, or click a category of interest: TRU Opportunities... TRU Link-Up.... Goods/Help Wanted .... Technically Speaking.... Goods/Services Offered... Space Patrol.... Living Situations.... Theater/Events ... Beyond the Boroughs ... Click here to return to top of page * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Nice things happen to TRU friends. TRU Advisory Board member Pat Addiss is on the Mod Squad these days: she's one of the associate producers of SHOUT! The Mod Musical. Our friend Donna Trinkoff from Amas (and one of our TRU Mentors) gave the show a nice leg up as the presenter in last year's NYMF, and heading the whole thing is TRU friend Victoria Lang of Plus Entertainment. Word is that the special priced previews were practically completely sold out, and in case it needs any more push, the cast performed live on ABC's Good Morning America on Thursday morning, July 27th. I've asked for a special TRU discount to the show; I'll let you know if it comes through. I saw it last year, and it's groovy, man. Like a real blast of 60's pop! Click here for a TRU Deal on tickets. TRU actress Valerie David just got back from Kentucky where she was performing in Neil Simon's Rumors at the Pioneer Playhouse. Nice review from Charlie Cox in The Advocate-Messenger 2006: "Standing out in the cast - which I must point out is a huge feat - is David as the back spasm prone Cookie. David is uniquely tenacious in her performance, and is truly talented as a physical comedian. She's charming, while being completely ludicrous. Now there's a tricky combination." ... My very dear friend Michael Shapiro has a week left of a run of a new musical called Play It Cool at the Celebration Theater in Hollywood. Before Michael moved west, he was one of my closest friends and appeared in several of my shows, musical and non. If you're in California, head over to 7051 Santa Monica Blvd (Saturday 8pm / Sunday 3pm. Tickets $30 / Call 323.957.1884 for reservations). BACKSTAGE WEST says “Shapiro etches a solid characterization as the uptight businessman torn between the straight and gay worlds.” STUDIO CITY SUN writes “Michael Craig Shapiro… is one of the show’s unexpected highlights.” And what I imagine is Michael's favorite quote comes from STEVEN STANLEY THEATER REVIEW BLOG: “Michael Craig Shapiro adds sex appeal." Yeh, he always did. TRU Voices finalist Charles Bloom has mixed emotions that 5 songs of his are in a show in the Woodstock Fringe. He comments, "There's something inherently sad about being the composer with the most material in a show called "Unheard Of." The Woodstock Fringe Festival AMERICAN SONGFEST presents "Unheard Of: A Musical Revue" and if anyone wants to make Charles feel a little better about it, come see the show Fri 8/4 at 8pm, Sun 8/6 at 3pm, Wed 8/16 at 8pm, Thurs 8/17 at 5pm, Sun 8/20 at 3pm at The Byrdcliffe Theatre. For directions and all other information, visit www.woodstockfringe.org or phone 845.810.0123.... TRU Member D.A. Williams tells us his play The Natural Way will have a fourth reading down in his hometown of Baltimore. This one's a sit-down reading on Saturday, September 23 at 8pm, at Fells Point Corner Theatre in Baltimore. The play's story line is an incident of medical malpractice occurring in an inner city emergency department.... Vanda, who is currently in the TRU Producer Mentoring Program, is having gay time as a playwright. Ladies take note: she just had Why'd You Make Me Wear That, Joe? in the Fresh Fruit Festival, and now she's jumping right into the Fringe with Vile Affections.... TRU writer Robin Rice Lichtig was a finalist in Reverie Productions' Next Generation Contest, with her provocative play Humans Remain. Her play Women Without Walls received a WonderWorks reading at The Kraine; Embracing the Undertoad was chosen for a reading at Venus Theatre in D.C.; The Last Frontier had a workshop/reading with New Georges; and other plays have been produced or read at Manhattan TheaterSource, Drama Book Shop, as well as in Ohio, New Jersey, Massachusetts and California. This Robin is flying all over the place! I guess it's a good thing Frank Williams left TRU as our office administrator a year or so ago. He's gotten pretty busy out there in the real (as opposed to TRU) world, working wtih the Law & Order series and various other TV and Movie productions this past year. He's also preparing to perform in a showcase for the Negro Ensemble Company, a performance of the NEC Classics showcase celebrating 40 years of excellence in Black theatre. The play will be presented at Roy Arias Studios & Theatres at Times Square Arts Center, 300 West 43rd St (8th ave.), Ste. 506. The performances will run every Monday thru the month of August, 2006.... Here's a flash: TRU friend and supporter Barry Morgenstein was voted" Best Headshot Photographer In New York" by Backstage magazine readers! Click here to return to top of page * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * If you don't read the Update every week, you might want to go to the TRU On-Line Newsletter to check for previous weeks' postings that may still be useful for you. Click the "NEWSLETTER" link in the navigation bar above. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * |
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Dear TRU - I loved your liberté, eqalité and COMMUNITE. Well done! ~Libby Hughes I love your TRU updates. I'm guessing that you know plenty about the NY Theater scene, so here goes: How many live theater spaces are there in NYC? In the Fall, I will be hosting an "I Love NY" theme night at the Lambs. My running commentary will be about NYC facts. Do you know the answer to that one? ~Camille Savitz [editor's note: I've never counted. Can anyone answer Camille's question?] Thanks for this update, Bob. An amazing, remarkable [issue]. ~Houston (in San Francisco) I just wanted to say thank you for providing this amazing service to the arts community. I use it all the time myself and direct many of my singing students to it to find what they might need as they progress on their career paths. ~Carol Kirkpatrick Just to let you know that I read and certainly appreciate your updates - especially enjoyed those informative and articulate reviews! From the Philly suburbs ~Louis Lippa * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Thanks again for inviting me to speak on the panel for finding a theatre space. Your article about a member questioning why they should care about Off-Off Broadway Theatres losing their space caught my eye. I'd be happy to respond -- let me know who it is and that person's email -- I think I can shed some non-defensive, reasonable explanation for how (at least how I) choose plays -- it might enlighten that person in a positive, productive way and perhaps even help them get produced. i was interested recently to see your recounting of the disgruntled TRU reader/unproduced playwright and your thoughts on why we should be interested in others besides ourselves. Your practical points are good ones -- personally, I never expected to find myself as the artistic director of an SPT, but in pursuing work as all of us have to do, that's where I am now. Who knows where I'll be in the future, but how helpful it's been so far to have all the knowledge i've picked up from resources like yours, as well as from the many people in fields related to mine whom i've gotten to know or worked beside, while never dreaming I'd need to use the knowledge! But fundamentally i think your attitude about the artistic community is most important. It's a hard business to keep one's head on straight in, sometimes, and I think sanity is helped by an attitude which values and appreciates the work of others as well as one's self, and believes that what goes around comes around, what you reap you sow, and all those other cliches which I think are true. It doesn't hurt me to pay attention to and help someone else, even if it doesn't help me. And who really knows if it WILL help me -- maybe that person will know someone who knows someone who will be discussing me one of these days in a casting session... and frankly, I'd just rather help make the world a better place with my personal conduct as well as my art, if I can. Perhaps this question has been answered in a panel TRU has done: why aren't producers banding together and creating shared spaces more often? Why isn't the city providing more funds, since theater is an enormous draw for tourist dollars, cause most folks don't start right off on Broadway? It's frustrating. I've got another show opening next year, and we had hoped to use the Perry Street again, but now that's gone. The producer has found a great alternative for the show (the Cherry Lane), but what about my next show that might be OOB instead of OB? ~ Randall David * * * * * * * * * * * * * * [Re: "I Produce Dead People" panel] I can say from the bottom of my heart, I really was not expecting such a great panel discussion! I really had no idea it would excite me so much! WOW! ~Jamie Davyous Owens Click here to return to top of page |
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NEW! AMERICAN MASTERPIECES: MUSICAL THEATER GRANT FROM NEA
The National Endowment for the Arts is requesting applications for funding for musical theater. Grants will be awarded in two areas: 1) Home-based or touring performances of masterworks. 2) Touring, by a limited number of organizations, of masterworks to three to five colleges and university presenters, with special consideration given to engagements in communities that traditionally do not have access to professional musical theater. The Arts Endowment plans to support a variety of projects that reflect the breadth of the genre and its artistic, historical, and cultural significance. Deadline is 8/28. For more details, visit http://www.arts.gov/grants/apply/AMMusicalTheater.html
NEW! COMPLETE GRANTS FOR FRACTURED ARTISTS!
Creative Development Grants are made to Fractured Atlas members who need funding for specific expenses relating to artistic exploration or training but not connected to any particular project. The types of expenses that might be funded include: workshops, classes, cultural exchange efforts, or laboratory explorations. Priority will be given to small arts organizations who demonstrate a commitment to fostering an environment of artistic risk-taking and ongoing exploration. Grants in this category range in size between $250 and $1000. What gets funded: Tuition costs, travel expenses, and other direct creative development costs. What doesn't get funded: Living expenses, recurring costs, production expenses, one-time expenses that don't demonstrate a compelling long-term impact. You must be a member of Fractured Atlas. Currently, Associate Members through Open Arts Network partners are ineligible to apply. Only one application may be submitted during any 6 month period. Go to http://www.fracturedatlas.org/site/eaf/grants
NEW! KEEP YOUR EYE ON EYEBEAM GRANTS.
And keep your eye on the deadlines: 8/14 & 21 for six-month residency opportunities to begin this fall. Eyebeam accepting applications from artists, hackers, designers, engineers and creative technologists for projects or research of artistic endeavor or creative expression. Innovative technological artists sought. Open call. More info/ instructions: see website http://www.eyebeam.org/production/production.php?page=aircall Also lab environment fellowships: R&D OpenLab, Production Lab, Education Lab. Collaboraive projects with other fellows. See additional webpage: http://www.eyebeam.org/production/production.php?page=fellows
NEW! GRANTS FOR WORK THAT'S NEWISH AND JEWISH.
The point of Six Points fellowships is arts support. ($20,000-$25.000) The Six Points Fellowship for 12 individual NY area artists who want to develop new projects with a Jewish focus, theme or element. Deadline to apply: 8/31. May be visual arts, music, or performing arts. Project presentation to young audiences (live performances, audio recordings, and gallery events). Also: three retreats, monthly salons, and mentorship. Info/ form at website: www.sixpointsfellowship.org. Contact: phone: 917.558.9013 E-mail: info@sixpointsfellowship.org
NEW! THIS GRANT WILL TAKE YOU FAR.
A “Mutual Understanding” about $2500 travel grants to you or your not-for-profit theater. Travel grants, funded by the Trust for Mutual Understanding, are designed to foster cultural exchange and artistic partnerships between theater professionals in the USA and counterparts in Russian and Eastern/Central Europe. Must be US citizen or permanent resident. Application deadline: 10/27. TCG/ITI Travel Grants website has guidelines and full info: http://www.tcg.org/grants/iti/iti_index.cfm
Submissions open for the TRU Voices New Musicals Reading Series. Producers are encouraged to submit new works; writers without producers, if you make it to finals, we will try to find you a producer. To nurture the relationships between producers and new musical works, we underwrite the costs of a developmental reading. Seeking mainstream commercial works, as well as non-traditional. As always, we encourage multi-cultural submissions. Submission deadline is 8/30/06, readings will take place in early December followed by industry panel. Check our home page for updates: www.truonline.org
Fractured Atlas provides services, resources, and support to liberate a nation of artists. From low-cost healthcare and event liability insurance, to production and fundraising workshops, to development grants and fiscal sponsorship, we supply critical tools for independent artists and arts organizations so they can focus on their creative responsibilities. By nurturing today's vital but underrepresented voices, we hope to play a role in fostering a dynamic and diverse cultural landscape of tomorrow. Call 212.277.8020, email support@fracturedatlas.org, and learn more about them at www.fracturedatlas.org
Our friends at Back Stage want you to submit articles to their new "Talk Back" column. Why are you giving them the silent treatment? Don't you have something provocative or informative or unusual to say about this business we're in? They really, really want to hear from people in the industry who have some issue or idea that they feel strongly about. The column is about 650 words, and they will pay an honorarium if your article is selected for publication. When you're ready to Talk Back, email your column to Managing Editor David Sheward at: DSheward@backstage.com
Accepting applications for aspiring producers who want to join our mentoring program this year. We have an interest in developing Producers of Color, but all are welcome. Send us a brief letter expressing your interest in being mentored, and telling us a little about your goals and/or experience as a producer. Mentorships are in three-month cycles, and the next opportunities will be July-September and October-December. Deadline for next cycle of mentorships: 8/25. Questions may be sent here to TRUnltd@aol.com
Do you have an idea for an interesting article or interview? Would you like to write for the TRU print newsletter, the TRU Voice? We would like to have a pool of writers available to call upon for articles on an ongoing basis. Our particular thrust, as always, is the needs and interests of producers and theater companies, as opposed to individual artists. However, if you have an idea for a 500-1000 word article that you'd like to write for us, email Bob at TRUnltd@aol.com and we can discuss it.
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New Initiative will serve individual NYC artists of color and provide them with grants towards the development of new work in all disciplines.
Bronx Council on the Arts invites all eligible arts and community organizations to apply to the NYSCA/BCA Community Arts Grants program for the 2006-2007 funding year. Application Deadline: Friday, 9/15/06 at 5:00pm.
Current TV, a new television network where viewers create the content and decide what goes on the air, is holding a film contest. Between now and 8/15, submit a video on the theme of tolerance.
Do you have a film that you've directed or produced and need a place to show it? A popular lounge in NYC is now accepting submissions.
NYFA Current provides listings of upcoming grant, award, and residency deadlines culled from NYFA's database of opportunities for artists, NYFA Source.
Publicity photography for off & off-off B'way theater and dance, only $85/per assignment.... Website seeks to review little-known CDs... The New York Foundation for the Arts has launched the new NYFA Current, NYFA's free, national e-publication... The New York Sheet Music Society offers discounted membership to TRU members... Shakespeare Mailing is our mailing house of choice ...
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While there is a chance of the world getting through its troubles,
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If at the end your cheerfulness is not justified, at any rate you will have been cheerful.
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Find dozens of theater-relevant links at the TRU website. Plus ongoing services and offers. There's even a sign-in form to join us! The home page address: www.TRUonline.org Navigate around from there. And check out some great photos of past events and meetings.
United Stages is your audience-building connection, providing affordable professional play programs that offer audiences easily accessible information on live performance and make it fun to enjoy the enormous variety of shows that are happening in New York City and beyond. Stay tuned as they broaden their range of audience development, marketing, and public relations services that will help you increase ticket sales: www.unitedstages.com
Go ahead - laugh your Orloff! The plays of two-time TRU Voices finalist Rich Orloff (and other funny business) await you at www.richorloff.com (It even includes a glimpse inside the playwright's head!)
Hollywood Futures showcases video interviews with various Hollywood celebrities, studio executives, and other high profile guests that give free advice on how to create a successful career in the cutthroat industry. Get the lowdown at http://www.hollywoodfutures.org
Scriptologist Blogs, the screenwriting magazine's blog network for aspiring filmmakers. The network gives talented filmmakers and screenwriters a suite of collaborative Web-authoring tools that can help them break into the film industry. Read more at http://www.scriptologist.com/About_Us/Press/Press3/press3.html
Just what did Cheryl King and John Jerome discuss in Arturo's Window? She has shaped a somewhat fictionalized version of John's notorious story into a play co-written with Rod Menzies, and John Mercurio has contributed 9 original songs. Satisfy your curiosity and take a peek into www.arturoswindow.com
The New Phoenix Theatre NYC is a new nonprofit dedicated to finding ways to make live theater a relevant in the new millennium. Also building outreach programs to bring theater to those who can't access it, New Phoenix aims to attract talented theater artists in its growth and development. Join the community at www.newphoenixnyc.orgwww.newphoenixnyc.org
Looking for that perfect monologue, scene, or original play? Award-winning Los Angeles playwright Kelly Younger has just launched a new website featuring plays available for scene study, auditions, competitions, festivals, and productions. Visit www.KellyYounger.net and register for his mailing list.
Be connected to all dance, music and theatre festivals throughout the world: new festival highlights, photographs, information, online interviews, blogs on culture, and a forum to exchange ideas, create conversations and/or promote one's work to users all around the world. Explore performing arts festivals, search for festivals and artists, and most importantly, add to the site to promote festival work at http://www.kadmusarts.com
Personal training for New Yorkers, TRU-ly discounted... workouts in homes, apartments, offices, and in gyms that allow trainers to visit. Achieve your weight loss, fitness, and nutritional goals by visiting www.kmjfitness.com. 10% Personal Training discount for TRU members.
Find out more about the guy who writes and edits this newsletter ... my bio, play listing, discography of CD's and how to get 'em, and some nice photos at www.bobost.com
WHERE ARE ALL THE MISSING LINKS? Well, we've moved all of the links to a permanent LINKS SITE at www.truonline.org/links.htm:
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Security is mostly a superstition. It does not exist in nature,
nor do the children of men as a whole experience it.
Avoiding danger is not safer in the long run than outright exposure.
Life is either a daring adventure, or nothing.
~Helen Adams Keller
If we listened to our intellect, we’d never have a love affair.
We’d never have a friendship. We’d never go into business, because we’d be cynical.
Well, that’s nonsense. You’ve got to jump off cliffs all the time and build your wings on the way down.
~Ray Bradbury
NEW! MUSICAL DIRECTOR NEEDED WHO SINGS WELL!
Looking for a backup musical director for "A Musical Journey with the Songs of Brel, Weill and Aznavour." It's the one-woman show with Vickie Phillips, written and directed by TRU's Bob Ost. Familiarity with Brel, Weill and Aznavour essential, of course, plus a strong singing voice and ability to do harmonies. You will have two solos in addition to duets with Vickie. High baritone or tenor preferred, and a willingness to spend the time to learn this demanding, nearly two hour show. Performances scheduled for September at The Makor and late October at Queens Theater in the Park. There is pay for both rehearsals and shows, of course. If you want to come play and sing for us, send a resume to Bob Ost at bobostcd@aol.com
NEW! DON'T WORK FOR PEANUTS, USHER FOR STRAWBERRIES!
The Strawberry One-Act Festival seeks ushers immediately, from 8/4-20. The Annual Riant Theatre fun-fest can use the help, and you get to see the plays. For further information please call artistic director Van Dirk Fisher 646-623-3488. Read more at www.therianttheatre.com
NEW! “6 NIGHTS TO LIVE” SEEKS LIVELY ACTS TO LIVEN THINGS UP.
Festival needs actors, comedians, musicians. Male/female actors with short scenes, hip-hop performers, spoken word artists, solo or group comedy acts, bands. Festival is 8/29 thru 9/2. Contact Vadin at youareherepro@yahoo.com with a brief description of act. Or do same by snail mail to: 244 Fifth Avenue, Suite C216, New York, NY 10001-7604 or call 212.252.3111. Website: www.youarehereproductions.org
NEW! ASSISTANT NEEDED AT PRESTIGIOUS TALENT AGENCY.
Behind every talent agent is a talent agency's assistant. Co-Director/Agent at Literary Division of Abrams Artists Agency. A NYC Theatrical Agency specializing in representation writers, directors, etc. (Broadway, opera, film, etc.) Experienced person with knowledge of NY theater community needed. General office duties and access to contracts, negotiations, etc. Multi-tasker with computer and writing skills and great phone manner. Growth opportunity. Cover letter/ resume by e-mail to kate.navin@abramsart.com or via fax to 646.486.2358, Attention: Kate Navin. References must be included.
NEW! INTERNS FOR ONE OF THE THEATER'S FOREMOST DIRECTORS. Fall Interns being hired for Richard Foreman's productions. 10 weeks beginning mid-September. Become directly involved with his artistic process. Ontological-Hysteric Theater's interns are an integral part of the rehearsal process- becoming actively involved in assisting Mr. Foreman, the technical director and production staff. Duties vary, depend on personality and initiative. Must be interested in all aspects of theater- technical, stage management, and production. Possible tasks: notation of blocking during rehearsals; running sound and light cues; touring and fundraising research; prop making; set construction and decoration; prop and costume shopping; taking notes for Mr. Foreman. Rehearse at theater at St. Mark's Church for 10 weeks (weekdays daytimes, must be present 60% of time) til January opening, then must be available evenings for later rehearsals and opening. For more information, email: info@ontological.com.
NEW! BLACK MEN AND BLACK WOMEN FOR TV TALK SHOW!
Eddie is producing and co-hosting a show (with Ron Claiborne) on ABC News Now that is as yet untitled. It's a public affairs show for black people. It is not done in the conventional ABC News way. It is meant to replicate the kind of conversations that we have when we get together in the church parking lot, beauty shop, barbershop, dinner table, playing spades, whatever. It will be the TV version of a typical black conversation about current events, music, sports, pop culture, news with all the energy and Bravado, minus the four letter words. During our first two pilots we addressed: Blacks and Immigration, the Duke Lacrosse rape case, Baby Daddies and Baby Mamas, Colin Powell or Condoleeza Rice for President etc. So I'm putting together a list of potential guests. First show taped Friday 7/28 and every other Friday at 3:30pm. I don't need any experts. Just regular black folks but I'll also take artists, authors, CEO's, professionals. (Uptight people who are charmed by their own intellect need not respond). If you are someone or know someone in NYC who is intelligent, up-on-current-events, witty, lively, funny, opinionated and black -- male or female -- contact Eddie at eddie.pinder@abc.com or 212.456.3746.
NEW! A TV OPPORTUNITY YOU CAN TAKE ALL THE WAY TO THE BANKS.
If you've felt prejudice as a Latina or Muslim living in NYC, “The Tyra Banks Show” wants you. Latina, age 25-39, who feels that your race is discriminated against the most, wanted for racial social experiment. Also young Muslim family members who have been treated differently and eyed with suspicion since 9/11. E-mail recent photo and phone number to Michael.Carandang@tyratv.com OR call Mike at 866.365.1502.
NEW! IT'S YOUR AFFAIR IF YOU WANT TO DISCUSS INFIDELITY ON TV.
Seeking women who are cheating on their husbands and want to give a faithful account of their unfaithfulness. Is your relationship in trouble because of your infidelity? Are you a woman having an affair? Do you need someone to talk to? Do you want to get help from Tyra on TV's “The Tyra Bank Show” If you would like to be a guest, please email your picture and a contact number to Michael.Carandang@TyraTV.com ASAP or call Mike toll free at 1.866.365.1502.
IMPROV TROUPES, PLEASE “PREPARE” FOR FALL FRIDAY FUN.
Jagger Kaye is looking for an Improv Troupe to perform midnight show beginning Fridays in September and likely beyond. Show length 45-55 minutes. At The Producers Club Theater on W. 44 St. Seating: 50+. Tix will be $12 with a one-drink minimum. $100 is the space rental & staffing (bartender/manager which is paid by troupe in advance), Troupe gets $10 from the door per person. Breakdown: 25 paid customers = $150, 35 = $250. E-mail: Jagger Kaye at JKCasting@aol.com with interest. [7/21]
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TV show does a space makeover if space-sharing is despairing. Seeking co-habitating people...
TheaterMania.com, Inc., the nation’s leading online source for theater information and tickets, seeks a self-starter to join our Marketing Team as an Account Associate...
Manager and Development Associate needed. The Young Lions, a membership program for young supporters of The NY Public Library...
Signature Theatre Company seeks a literary associate to support the associate artistic director in the day-to-day tasks of the literary department.
Artistic director of Hudson River Repertory seeks Producing Director to oversee the business management end.
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The New Orleans Public Library is no longer accepting hardcover and paperback books to restock the shelves after Katrina. But you might be able to help in other ways. Go to http://nutrias.org/foundation/donationsfaq.htm
ArT cOop, a newly formed and innovative fundraising cooperative for the arts, is looking for volunteers, mentors, and members.
For new book, different perspectives sought on what it's like to be different.
Donate your extra theater equipment to new Youth Theater: lights, dimmer board, hangable lights, sound board, flats, costumes, black-out curtains, piano, risers.
TRU needs office, storage space, and staff.
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REACHING OUT
A man travels the world over in search of
what he needs and returns home to find it.
~ George Moore
NEW! BEST FOR THE WEST COAST? PERFORMANCE STUDIES SCHOLAR NEEDED.
Put the “you” in University. Research and teaching experience needed to engage broadly with the disciplines and pedagogies of theater and/or dance studies, preferably with doctoral program, preferably with primary research strength in some of these areas: technology, new media, and performance; ethnography and fieldwork methods; performance as a transnational formation; performance histories pre-1900. PhD, teaching/leadership experience, and substantive evidence of scholarly achievement are required. Dossier, references, writing sample. More details at http://apo.chance.berkeley.edu/evalltr.html. Send materials to Shannon Jackson, Chair, Department of Theater, Dance, and Performance Studies, 101 Dwinelle Annex, University of California, Berkeley, CA 94720-2560. Deadline: 10/9.
NEW! BEHIND THE DESK/BEHIND THE SCENES AT CHICAGO THEATER.
Administrative Assistant and House Manager (both part-time) needed. DePaul University's Merle Reskin Theatre has 2 jobs beginning in October. Administrative Asst. works with theater staff on playbills, minutes of meetings, trains ushers. House Manager works with staff and students. Excellent oral/written skills needed. Prefer customer service and computer experience. College degree preferred for both. Apply via the website: http://depaul.jobplanet.com
RUMOR HAS IT THERE'S AN AUDITION BREWING IN BREWSTER!
Brewster Theater Company is auditioning Rumors, a farce by Neil Simon. 8/2 and 8/8 at 7.30pm. Brewster Library. Sides to be provided. Cast: 5 Females/5 Males - mid-20s through 50s. Director: Brian DeToma. Frantic comedy follows when guests at a party get into a misunderstanding about their hosts. For more information: www.brewstertheatercompany.org or call, 845.598.1621.
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Networks Tours seeks Maryland-based Contract Manager if you can manage dealing with outside booking agencies and Networks managers for the best contract.
When musicals go on the road, Network Tours needs someone on the ball. In Maryland. Job requires relocating to Columbia, Maryland.
California Musical Theatre (Music Circus/Broadway Series) is seeking an energetic and personable individual as the Director of Development to lead its fundraising programs.
Fine worker for job in fine arts…and performing arts… as the Dean out in California. Plan and direct instructional division, all arts.
The Philadelphia Shakespeare Festival is seeking ushers for our Young Professional Company's production of Two Gentlemen of Verona. 8/2-8/20
Junction Dance Theatre in Philly seeks motivated self-starter with experience in the performing arts and/or non-profit administration for part-time company manager position. Deadline: 9/15.
Local Equity Principal auditions will be held for the Delaware Theatre Company on 8/21 & 22, 10am-6pm.
Grant writer/researcher needed at McCarter Theater (you'd get some money, too: it's a full-time paid job).
Seeking theatrically-minded multi-tasker in expanding programs. Administrative office support for the Artistic Director, Huntington Theatre Company, Boston.
Westchester theatre company needs you ... not for profit theatre organization in the rivertowns, seeks resumes from production managers/partners as well as trained actors and other theatre artists who live up that-a-way.
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CASTING ABOUT!
If you practice an art, be proud of it and make it proud of you.
It may break your heart, but it will fill your heart before it breaks it:
It will make you a person in your own right.
~Maxwell Anderson
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JUST ADDED! SEEKING ETHNIC CAST FOR NEW PLAY
Casting M/F, 18-35, all ethnicities, non-union, no pay for Shadows Behind the Footlights. An original, murder mystery. Rehearsals begin Sept. Show runs first three weeks of Nov. Seeking: Asian actress: 18-30, Male: 45-60; Latin actor 21-30; Three male actors 21-35. A three minute, classical monologue is required at audition Submit to: Gerard Denza, Pharos Prods, Inc., 147-75 Grand Central Parkway, Apt. 94-A, Briarwood, NY 11435.
NEW! 2 WOMEN, ONE MAN, 40-50 FOR AEA SHOWCASE!
Shalimar Productions is currently accepting headshot/resume submissions for Twenty Years of Agnes by Juan Riquelme, in a new English translation by Camilo Fontecilla. Seeking immediately: Agnes- Woman 40-50 - With a veneer of conventionality and guilelessness that barely conceals a fiery temper and poetic sensibility. Albertine - Woman 40-50 – Sophisticated, resourceful and driven, she appears in control but is often undermined by her turbulent, unpredictable nature. Max: Man, 40-50 – Frumpy, disheveled, and perhaps handsome in his youth but now somewhat downtrodden by the rat race. This award-winning dark comedy from Spain tells the story of a couple's crumbling relationship (Agnes and Max) through the machinations of the wife's best friend (Albertine), who longs for the settled domesticity (and the husband) that she doesn't possess. The play centers on one night in which Albertine's devious plot comes to a head, and all their fates collide with deadly (and shockingly hilarious) consequences. Rehearsals begin September 5th, evenings and weekends. Will run Thu, Fri, Sat (8 pm) and Sun (3 pm) from Sep 28th to Oct 22nd. Equity Showcase. Please email headshot/resumes to staffing@shalimarproductions.org or mail them to: Camilo Fontecilla, 709 9th Avenue #5RN, New York, NY 10019 [8-02]
NEW! PHYSICALLY FIT ACTOR IN HIS 40's!
For The Cleric, non-Equity, produced by Hand Rubbed Productions and Mind The Gap Theatre. A new ensemble play by Tim Marks set in Afghanistan and Rome. Paula D'Alessandris, Director.
Rehearses end of August - October. Opens October 25 at 59E59 Theaters, and runs for three weeks. Seeking: MARSH: Male, 40's - career intelligence officer, physically fit, committed & intense interrogator, leans toward ''good cop'' role. Auditions are by appointment on Sunday, 8/6. For consideration please submit headshot and resume via email to: allaboard@mindthegaptheatre.com Subject: THE CLERIC
NEW! KING OF SHOWCASES WANTS SOLO ARTISTS!
Cheryl King seeks talent for Stage Left Showcase - Hot fun in the summertime. Don't let your talent waste away during the hazy lazy days of August. Show up for a showcase at Stage Left. Cheryl King is seeking solo show artists wishing to perform 5-15 minutes of material. Performers are asked to guarantee one paying audience member per 5 minutes of stage time. Shows on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, August 3-5, 10-12, 17-19, 24-26. Showcase your work in the way that it deserves, in this intimate, 24-seat theatre, with state-of-the-art sound and light system, and in a well-respected showcase. Cheryl has produced over 300 showcases, both at Stage Left and in her former venue, the NY Solo Play Lab. For more info, visit the Stage Left website or call 646-862-5419.
NEW! FORMING FEMALE THEATRE TROUPE!
Seeking actresses for an all-female theatre troupe – burlesque style! Looking to start a theatre group, with a burlesque feel to it (satirical, funny, in your face, provocative, entertaining, sexy), with 3-5 members, all females. "I want this to be a team, a collaboration that will last longer than a performance or two. I am looking to meet people that will work well together as a group, create amazing energy and outstanding performances. We'll work together, write our own material and put on spectacular shows in NYC. I myself am an actress and writer and I am looking for people who can bring something to the table – if you have connections at venues in the city, places to perform, ways to advertise and market ourselves, etc. We will be doing it all, not just performing. Please send your headshot and resume and a short cover letter explaining why you would like to be part of such a theatre troupe: solteatroarte@yahoo.com [8-02]
NEW! AEA SHOWCASE SPOTLIGHTS ETHNIC CAST
Casting Females teens, Latina & Af. American, non-union, no pay for Count Down. This play takes place at a residential treatment facility for girls who are wards of the state. Reh. Begins: 9/30; Runs: 11/2-11/29 at the Bank St. Theatre. There are adult situations and language. All of the actors should be able to move well and handle simple fight choreography. Actors submitting for the roles of the teens should all be over 18. Seeking: Rashida; 17, African American, tall, thin, hides body beneath baggy clothing, hair unkempt or hidden under wool hat, can be aloof and separate from group, talented singer and mover; Esi: 16, African American, overweight, mercurial, disrupts whenever she pleases both verbally and physically; Amber: 16, tall, thin, blue-eyed, light-skinned Latina, tries to be invisible but is so striking, all eyes are on her, she carries her abuse as burden and defiance, presents herself as knowing, and jaded; Blanca: 15, Hispanic, tough, fights at the drop of a hat but also has the ability to rise above the fray and lead, has an extremely low opinion of herself; Neema: Female, 13, African American, physically appears to be 17 or 18, wears a large black down coat at all times, finds it difficult to focus, entering into the slightest conflicts, outspoken; enjoys cracking jokes. Submit H/R to: Elyse Knight, Off World Theatre, 772 Piermont Ave., Piermont, New York 10968, Attn: Count Down. [8-2]
NEW! ACTORS FOR A SEXTET OF DYSFUNCTION
Casting M/F, all types, non-union, no pay for Robot vs. Dinosaur. Rehearsals begin in early September. Performances: 10/12-15 and 10/19-22. Auditions: 8/13, 3-7pm and 8/14, 6-10pm at Manhattan Theatre Club Creative Center 311 West 43rd Street, 8th fl. Please bring H/R with you, sides will be provided at the auditions. E-mail rvdcasting@gmail.com. (with headshot if possible) to schedule an audition slot or with any additional questions. For more information about A Sextet of Dysfunction and for a complete parts breakdown please visit www.robotvsdinosaur.com [8-2]
SEEKING CHILDREN'S ENTERTAINERS!
NY Artists Unlimited needs children's performers. Especially interested in puppeteers, but all acts considered. Must be a complete act by yourself. Shows are Saturdays at 3-4 p.m. and there is a different entertainer each week. Pay. Contact: Melba LaRose, Artistic Director, NY Artists Unlimited, 212.242.6036, fax: 212.989.8864. Performances are at Downeast Arts Center in the East Village.
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M/F, 20s-50s, non-union, pay for Great Expectations.
M/F, 18-35, all ethnicities, non-union, no pay for Shadows Behind the Footlights. An original, murder mystery.
Matthew Corozine, director is casting older Equity/non-Equity actors for a new play, The A-Train by Richard Corozine. Runs the weekends of 9/8-10, 15-17, 22-24: Friday and Saturday evenings at 8 p.m., Sunday afternoons 3 pm. Sides will be available and/or monologue for audition. Auditions will be late July, 2006.
The Basement Salon is looking for a few new actor members.
Looking for non-union Classically Trained Actors for The Latino Shakespeare Company.
Seeking socially-minded actors: Visible Theatre is expanding and diversifying its professional weekly development LAB.
Community Cabaret always seeking musical acts (singers, songwriters, bands, etc.) to showcase at this fundraising event held five times a year in midtown.
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Did you know that an eagle knows when a storm is approaching long before it arrives? The eagle will fly to a high spot and wait for the winds to come. When the storm hits, it sets its wings so that the wind will pick it up and lift it above the storm. While the storm rages below, the eagle is soaring above it. The eagle does not escape the storm -- It simply uses the storm to lift it higher. It rises on the winds that bring the storm.
Growth from challenges is what life is about. When you understand this, you will be able to rise above the winds of the storms. You can soar above the storm. Remember, it is not the burdens of life that weigh us down. It is how we handle them. When we are given a challenge in life, it is there for a purpose. So take the energy of the challenge to go figure out the true purpose -- and its solution. Then you will have really soared.
~Rex Barker
NEW! NON-UNION FEATURE FILM
Casting M/F, all ages, types, ethnicities, non-union possible pay for Asbury Forever.
Unexplainable events are happening in the historic resort city of Asbury Park, NJ. Seeking: Mayor Harold Whitney: Caucasian, 40-50 - Brown hair; Carol Whitney: Caucasian, 40-50; James Bradley: Caucasian: 60-70: founder of Asbury Park. Arthur Pryor: Caucasian, 30-40, Asbury Park bandleader; Mary Kelly: Caucasian, 25-35, Widow, Blond or Dirty Blond Hair, Jerseygirl, Bon Jovi Fan, Slender or Athletic Build; Detective Al Barden: African-American, 40-50, Slick, experienced detective, smokes tiparillo cigars; Martin “Duke" Grimley: Caucasian, 40-50, Brown hair, corporate tycoon, smokes cigars, goes from dislikable to likable; Diane Carlisle: African-American, 40-50, The Kellys' next door neighbor and friend; Bill Carlisle: African-American, 40-50, The Kellys' next door neighbor and friend; Bob Diaz: 30-40, Hispanic, Asbury Park City Manager, works closely with Mayor Whitney; Gwen: Caucasian, 40-50, Brown Hair or Black Hair; Tommy Kelly: Caucasian, 5-10, Dirty Blond Hair or Light Brown Hair; Joe Walsh: Caucasian, 65-75, has Alzheimer's disease. Alice Bauer: 60-70, Caucasian, lifelong resident of Asbury Park; Detective Valerie Perez: 30-40, Hispanic - slender,
athletic or medium build; Officer Michael Russo: 25-35, Italian, Black hair; Madame Zoltar: 60-70, Caucasian, Psychic of Asbury Park; Officer Brian Gates: 25-35, African-American; Dr. Ken Chandra: 40-50, Indian; Chief Frank Alden: African-American, 45-55; Cheryl Alden: African-American, 45-55; Steven Chandler: African-American, 35-45, Asbury Park City Counsel; Ms. Hayden: Caucasian, 55-65, Joe Walsh's home care
nurse; Roy Miller: Caucasian, 50-60, Attorney; Dr. Nancy Morgan: Caucasian, 40-50, Psychologist; Marcy: African-American, 25-35, Waitress; Kathy: Caucasian, 30-40, Waitress; Governor Richard Hargrove: Caucasian, 50-60; Joanne Blanchard: Caucasian, 50-60; Keith Blanchard: Caucasian, 50-60; Grimley Woman #1: Caucasian, 25-35, Long Hair, Model type; Grimley Woman #2: Any Ethnicity, 25-35, Long Hair, Model type; Desk Clerk #1: Female, Caucasian, 25-35; Desk Clerk #2: Male, Any Ethnicity, 30-40;
Stranded Driver: Caucasian, 45-55; Cemetery Groundskeeper: Male, 50-60, looks as if he has been working at the cemetery a few too many years; Linda Roberts: 30-40, Caucasian, Field reporter for the Asbury Park Press; Convenience Store Employee: Male, Any Ethnicity, 35-45; Bikini Woman #1: 20-25, Caucasian; Bikini Woman #2: Female, 20-25, Any Ethnicity; CBS News Reporter; 35-45, Male, Caucasian; NBC News Reporter: 40-50, Female, Caucasian; ABC News Reporter: 40-50, Male, Any Ethnicity; Asbury Park Police Officer #1: 30-40, Caucasian; Warehouse Worker #1: 30-40, Male, Caucasian; Warehouse Worker #2: 35-45, Male, Caucasian; Resident In Crowd #1: 30-40, Male, Any Ethnicity; Resident In Crowd #2: 40-50, Male, Caucasian; Resident In Crowd #3: 35-45, Female, Caucasian; Mark Wagner: 40-50, Any Ethnicity; Ann Davis: 30-40, Caucasian; City Hall Employee #1: Female, 30-40, Any Ethnicity; City Hall Employee #2: Female, 20-30, Caucasian; Newspaper Deliveryman: Male, 20-30, Caucasian, Long Brown Hair, Rock/Metal fan type, earrings & tattoos ok. Submit H/R to: New Century Pictures, Attn: Asbury Forever Casting, P.O. Box 370, Fanwood, NJ, 07023; Please Indicate The Role(S) You Are Submitting. [8-2]
NEW! SEEKING MIDDLE AGED COUPLE FOR FILM
Casting M/F, White, 50s-60s, non-union, no pay for The Puzzle. Rita and George are a couple so entrenched in their routine that they no longer notice the details of their life – including each other. Seeking: Rita: Caucasian, 50-60, once attractive housewife who now devotes little time to her appearance and shows her age; George: Caucasian male, 50's-60's, He has worked in the same office for nearly thirty years simply because it never occurred to him not to. Email H/R: casting@finitefilms.com [8-2]
NEW! SHORT FILM TO BE SENT TO FESTIVALS
Casting Female, 25-35, non-union, no pay for Sick. Seeking: Eileen: 25-35, in a failing marriage of 11 years. Still in love with a husband who neglects her emotional needs. Apply to: Peter Charuza at phrige@gmail.com [8-2]
NEW! COLUMBIA GRAD FILM PROJECT
Casting M/F, 25-40, any ethnicity but Caucasian, union-non-union, no pay for Mother of the Evening. The relationship between a young boy and his mother is strained as he becomes old enough to understand what she does for a living. Seeking; Shauna: 25-40, African Am, East Indian, Hispanic, Middle Eastern, Multi-Ethnic, Native American, Very attractive but had a hard life. Brief nudity. (possibly implied); Marcus: 8-13, African Am, East Indian, Hispanic, Middle Eastern, Multi-Ethnic, Native American Smart, good looking kid with a quick temper, preferably slightly overweight. Email: eveningmother@gmail.com[8-2]
NEW! FOUR OLDER ACTORS FOR DARK COMEDY!
Casting M/F, older, any ethnicity, non-union, no pay for comedy. 4 office employees plan a heist. Seeking: 4 older actors, preferably male, more dramatic than comedic acting necessary. Filming in August. Auditions will be held in Tottenville, SI. Email H/R to: JMato42@yahoo.com. [8-2]
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Seeking females ages 18-28 for Internet Comedy Show which is RAPIDLY growing in popularity!
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MUSCLE MEN NEEDED IN WESTCHESTER!
Strong men/body builder types for event on 8/19: 6 ft, 200-225 lbs. Dark hair. No facial or chest hair. Must be comfortable in skimpy Egyptian garb. Pay. Auditions by appointment. Call Tina @ 914.649.3440.
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THE
WRITER'S BLOCK
If you practice an art, be proud of it and make it proud of you. ...
It may break your heart, but it will fill your heart before it breaks it:
It will make you a person in your own right.
~Maxwell Anderson
NEW! HOT NEWS: ACCEPTING SUBMISSIONS FOR hotINK 2007!
Here's an inkling about hotINK, an international play reading series now seeking submissions. Presented by Tisch School of the Arts at NYU. The series runs 1/20-22 and 27-28, 2007, and brings together professional playwrights, directors and actors with the talented students and alumni of the TSOA Drama Department Undergraduate Acting Studios. Past series have featured plays by Jeffrey Hatcher, Len Jenkin, Oni Faida Lampley, Heather McDonald, and Mac Wellman; directors have included Melia Bensussen, Robert Kalfin, Paul Lazar, Steve Mellor and B.D. Wong. Submission Guidelines: Deadline: Postmarked by 9/15/06. Seeking previously unproduced plays - full-lengths are preferred but one-acts will be considered. Unable to consider musicals at this point. Include in your submission: contact information, a writing resume and bio and a cast of characters. Send submissions to: Chantal Bilodeau, Literary Manager / hotINK 2007, Department of Drama, Tisch School of the Arts, 721 Broadway, New York, NY 10003. Materials will not be returned. Selected playwrights will be contacted by mid-November. Due to limited resources, hotINK cannot cover the cost of travel or housing for selected playwrights. For more information, contact Catherine Coray, Curator at 212-992-9349 or at cc19@nyu.edu
NEW! IT'S HERE, IT'S QUEER, SUBMIT!
Hey, it's a May Gay Play Festival. TRU Advisory Board members Bruce Robert Harris and Jack W. Batman, producers of “GayFest NYC” now accepting submissions for the Festival of New Plays and Musicals (5/9-6/2) with 3 Main Stage productions with Equity casts (6-10 performances), reading series, guest speakers, talk-backs, etc. Open to new and experienced writers. Requirements: Plays should have LGBT characters or issues in plot, must be original, complete, unpublished, full-length. Maximum of 3 settings and 9 actors. Not seeking salacious material. Only one script per writer. Shows with previous or planned Equity showcases or produced in NYC theater with more than 99 seats are ineligible. Have full contact info on title page and any accompanying material. Include bio, play's history, character breakdown, synopsis. SASE for return. Mail 2 copies of script in standard form, (if musical, one CD of music) to: GayFestNYC, c/o Bruce Robert Harris, One River Place, Suite 917, NY, NY 10036. Submission deadline: 9/30.
NEW! JANUARY FOR AUGUST (WILSON, THAT IS)
Call for manuscripts on the man and his scripts, due in January. August Wilson (A Retrospective)-- Manuscripts from 5,000 to 10,000 words reflecting on his legacy. Welcomed are contributions from all disciplines that engage the full complexity of his work. Deadline: 1/15 :Send manuscripts to: College Literature 210 E. Rosedale Ave., West Chester University West Chester, PA 19383 phone: 610.436.2901 Fax: 610.436.2275 E-mail: collit@wcupa.edu)
NEW! UNLIKELY COLLABORATORS MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED.
Theater outsiders have the inside track. 4th annual Playwrights Center / Guthrie theater challenge says: “Ask yourself: Whom would I choose to pair with outside of the theater to make the perfect collaboration?” Propose
