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Casting/Crew Call for Independent Film in Lexington, KY

Shoot Dates: May 10th – May 23th

Shoot Locations: Kentucky Area. Primarily in Lexington, KY and Richmond, KY.

***Both Cast and Crew will have all expenses paid during production. (Meals, Travel, etc.)

Casting For:

Mya CalahanFemale Lead. Age 19-25. Character is youthful, energetic, and has an innocent appeal. Role requires ability to do emotional performances. Role will require availability for all of the shoot dates. Position will also be paid due to such extensive availability requirements.

Frank Beckwith Supporting Male Role. Age 19-25. Majority of the character is careless about life with a “fly through life” attitude. Although kind-hearted to people close to him, he tends to be Impulsive and does not think of consequences. Role also requires ability to do a serious and emotional performance. Role will require availability for 2-3 of the shoot dates.

Ann Female Role. Age 25-35. Character is a very straight-laced, professional loan officer working in a bank. Role will require availability for 2-3 of the shoot dates.

Dr. Peter KaplanMale Role. Age 40-60. Character is blind with a tragic history. He is the older “wise-man” who has been through it all. Role will require availability for 1-2 of the shoot dates.

Wayne AndersonMale Role. Age 25-30. Character is a smooth-talking salesman. He is a concert promoter. Role will require availability for 1-2 of the shoot dates.

Actors:

Headshot is preferred, but not mandatory. All readers will be given specific scenes to read from, however, monologues are optional. All auditions will be taped by the casting team for selection purposes only.

Crew Call:

For anyone with a background on working crew for sets. Positions are available for anyone with experience in/as: Script Supervisor, Grip, Make-up and Wardrobe, Art Direction, Production Assistants.

Auditions and Crew Submissions:


Images modeling and Talent agency:
Saturday, April 11th at 4:00 pm
Images is located at 163 E. Reynolds Rd, Lexington, KY 40517

To make an appointment call 859-273-2301
APPOINTMENTS ARE ENCOURAGED

Open Casting Call for kids to star in Mos Def feature film “Stringbean & Marcus” in Philadelphia

Casting Directors for a new independent film, “Stringbean & Marcus” starring Mos Def and Oscar nominated actress Sophie Okonedo, are holding an open casting call in Philadelphia on April 13.

The movie, written and directed by Philadelphia native, Tanya Hamilton, takes place in 1978 and focuses on the broken love affair between two former Black Panther members (Mos Def and Okonedo) and is told through the eyes of an adolescent girl.

The casting directors are looking for two African American, Hispanic or Asian boys ages eight to eleven and an African American girl age nine or ten.

They are specifically seeking the following:

Iris Wilson: African American Female, 9 or 10yrs old (lead role). Fiercely independent.

Francis Southerland: African American, Hispanic or Asian Male, 8yrs old (supporting role). Geek of all geeks.

Colin Dixon: African American Male, 11yrs. old (supporting role). Authority on everything.

Only the types listed will be seen . NO PHONE CALLS.

Talent must bring a current photo with contact information attached.

Previous experience is not necessary.

Where:

Mike Lemon Casting
413 N. 7th St
Suite 602
Philalelphia, PA 19123

When:

Monday, April 13, 2009
1:00pm to 5:00pm

Non-Union children may show up any time between 1-5


SAG (Screen Actors Guild members) children please submit photo and contact info to:

casting@mikelemoncasting.com


for a scheduled appointment at a later date. Please put "Stringbean & Marcus" in the subject line.

America's Top Model 13 Open Casting Call in New York

If you are an aspiring female model 5'7" or below, your chance to hit the runway is almost over. AMERICA'S NEXT TOP MODEL returns to New York City on Saturday, April 11 to hold one final open call for Cycle 13. As previously announced, females age 18 to 27, of diverse backgrounds, shapes, sizes and with a height requirement of 5'7" and under are eligible to audition. Confirmed location will be posted to www.cwtv.com later this week.

Download the application Here.

Download full eligibility Requirements Here.

PLEASE NOTE:

1. No lining up overnight and no lining up prior to 6:00am. Wristbands will be handed out the morning of the open call beginning at 7:00am.

2. Colors of wristbands indicate when you should return to the venue. We encourage you to leave and come back. There is no advantage to getting a wristband early.

3. Only women applying should stand in line. If someone is just short of being 18, she can have one guardian with her.

4. No jumping in line or holding places for others.

5. Casting staff will give special instructions for the disabled.

6. Once in the venue, no ins and outs.

7. Only one audition per open call – do not try again if you've been cut.

8. Casting staff wearing official ANTM gear outside the venue may ask you for information in advance but be careful who you talk to and avoid anyone trying to charge you anything to participate.

"Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark" National Talent Search and Open Auditions

SPIDER-MAN Turn Off The Dark, featuring direction by Julie Taymor (Across The Universe, Frida, The Lion King on Broadway) with music and lyrics by 22-time Grammy® Award-winners Bono and The Edge (from U2) will be holding open casting calls at major cities across the country starting next week on April 9, 2009. SPIDER-MAN is seeking principals and understudies for the roles of ‘Peter Parker,’ ‘Mary Jane,’ and ‘Female Lead Villian.’ The production is looking for performers with dynamic rock/pop voices including those with experience in bands and as solo performers. Regardless of experience, anyone who thinks they might be qualified is encouraged to audition.

"Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark," is a $40-million production that will bring the superhero on stage in his own Broadway production in early 2010.

Open casting calls are being organized by Telsey + Company (Rent, Across The Universe, Sex & The City, Wicked) and will be held in the following cities:


ORLANDO, FL (Thursday, April 9; 10 AM – 5PM)
Orlando Marriott World Center
8701 World Center Drive
Orlando, FL 32821

NEW YORK, NY (Monday, April 13; 10 AM – 5PM)
The Knitting Factory
74 Leonard Street
New York, NY 10013

LOS ANGELES, CA (Saturday, April 18; 10 AM – 5PM)
Hollywood United Methodist Church
6817 Franklin Avenue
Hollywood, CA 90028

SEATTLE, (Monday, April 20; 10 AM – 6PM)
Theatre Puget Sound
Seattle Center House
305 Harrison Street
Seattle, WA 98109

CHICAGO, IL (Thursday, May 7; 10 AM – 5 PM)
Visceral Dance Chicago
2820 N. Elston Ave
Chicago, IL 60618

AUSTIN, TX (Wednesday, May 27; 10 AM – 6 PM)
Dougherty Arts Center
1110 Barton Springs Road
Austin, TX 78704


The production is looking for candidates to fill the following roles (both principals and understudies):

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PETER PARKERMale. 16-20’s. Must have a great rock tenor voice. Can be nerdy with understated sex appeal and a good sense of humor.

MARY JANEFemale. 16-20’s. Beautiful girl next door. Strong pop/rock singing voice required.

LEAD FEMALE VILLAINFemale. 25‐35 years old. All ethnicities encouraged. Must have an amazing rock voice. Think Sinead O’Connor with a Middle Eastern /Bulgarian/Greek twist. Foreign and/or world music types are great. Foreign accents are great.

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WHAT TO BRING: All interested people should bring a snapshot or photo of themselves and a brief pop/rock or rock song to sing. Please note that no accompanist or audio equipment will be provided.

Please email SPIDERMANCASTING@gmail.com for more specific information such as parking and sign in procedure about this audition city.


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