Casting Call for feature film "Lifted" to be shot in Birmingham, AL

The Academy Award nominated Director, Lexi Alexander, is teaming again with Birmingham's Alan and Hugh Hunter for the feature film "Lifted". They will be among the first to take advantage of newly approved tax incentives for filmmakers in Alabama.

Alexander and Hunter Films last collaborated on the film "Johnny Flynton", which earned an Oscar nomination in 2003. "Lifted" tells the story of a young Alabama boy who shares his father's passion for R&B music. Just before he is to sing in a contest in Birmingham, his father is called up for a tour in Afghanistan. Father manages to reunite with son in time for his big performance.

"Lifted" goes into production at the end of next month in the Birmingham, Alabama area. Casting for principal actors and background extras will take place over the next several weeks.

For information on how to audition for this project please e-mail the following:

liftedmovie@yahoo.com

Production Company:

Hunter Films
500 23rd St S.
Birmingham, AL 35233

Open Auditions for 20th Century Fox's The Simpsons 20th Anniversary Special in 3D on Ice

Do you sound exactly like Homer when you say “D’oh!”? Do you look like Sideshow Bob? Do people say you remind them of Moe the Bartender, Krusty the Clown or even the sinister Mr. Burns? If you are a Simpsons super-fan, or look or sound like anyone in Springfield, then this is your chance for an opportunity to appear in "The Simpsons 20th Anniversary Special in 3D on Ice" airing in January 2010 on FOX!

Documentary filmmaker Morgan Spurlock (of Super Size Me and 30 Days fame) has been tapped by 20th Century Fox to document the rise and continued fame of America’s favorite family, The Simpsons. The special will look at all the cultural impact The Simpsons has had during its two-decade run on television. Spurlock, in collaboration with The Simpsons, will be searching for the “real deal” on July 25 in San Diego, CA.

Be ready to do your best impression! Costumes are welcome, but not mandatory.

Open Auditions Details

Where:

Marriott Hotel & Marina (located next to Comic-Con)
The San Diego Ballroom
333 West Harbor Drive
San Diego CA 92101

When:

Saturday, July 25, 2009
10:00am - 8:00pm

If you plan on auditioning, please submit your contact information and note which character from The Simpsons you embody (please explain how) to:

RealLifeSimpsons@gmail.com

Audition for the Chance to Star in a Clark Pest Control Commercial

CLARK NEEDS YOU!

Ever dream of seeing your face on the small screen? Now is your chance! Clark Pest Control is holding open auditions for the chance to star in an upcoming television commercial during the California Mid-State Fair. Participants will each create their own commercial in front of a green screen that will later appear as a backdrop of a residential home. Props will be provided, but contestants can use their own creativity to ad-lib a 30-second spot ending with the widely recognized "Clark We Need You!" call for help.

The contest to star in a Clark Pest Control commercial will take place during the California Mid-State Fair in Paso Robles. Auditions will be held at the Clark Pest Control booth (inside The Market Place building) from Noon until 5 p.m. on Saturday, July 25 through Monday, July 27.

After July 27th, judges will select one finalist from the Mid-State Fair auditions. More auditions are being held in Reno and Lodi later in the summer, and a finalist will be selected from each of those auditions as well. Once all of the auditions are completed in late September, judges will review the three finalists' auditions and select the grand-prize winner, who will star in one of next season's new commercials.

Clark Pest Control has historically used humor in its commercials to convey the many problems its customers are encountering and the services they provide to counteract those issues. Before auditioning, contestants are encouraged to check out past television commercials at http://www.clarkpest.com. All of the auditions taped during the Mid-State Fair will be featured on the Clark Pest Control website beginning August 3rd.

Broadway National Tour Casting Call for Dreamgirls

The national tour of Dreamgirls premieres at the legendary Apollo Theater beginning with previews Saturday, November 7, 2009, and opens Sunday, November 22, 2009, for 4 weeks only, through Sunday December, 6, 2009. Dreamgirls will be a highlight of the Apollo Theater's 75th Anniversary celebration in 2009.

Dreamgirls is directed and choreographed by Robert Longbottom with co-choreography by Shane Sparks, scenic design by Robin Wagner, costume design by William Ivey Long, lighting design by Ken Billington, sound design by Acme Sound Partners, media design by Howard Werner for Lightswitch and is produced by John Breglio for Vienna Waits Productions.

Following the Apollo Theater engagement, the national tour of Dreamgirls will play Baltimore, Pittsburgh, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, Chicago, Boston, Columbus, Los Angeles, Seattle, Portland, Costa Mesa, Cincinnati, Philadelphia, and more.

Production Contract, Tier C National Tour

$1028/week minimum + per diem

Rehearse NY: 9/21/2009
NY Apollo Theatre: 11/6 – 12/6/09 - then National Tour


Still Casting The Following:

SWING/PIT SINGER/EFFIE WHITE COVER: (20’s) African-American. This vibrant young woman is as oversized in talent as she is in person. Effie is the true powerhouse in the group, a soaring singer whose voice overpowers and transcends Deena’s and Lorrrell’s. Smitten with Curtis from the beginning, Effie is overcome by anger and jealousy when she senses his growing attraction to Deena. Effie should be full-figured and her size carries with it a true sense of sexuality. HUGE GOSPEL BELT VOICE. Must move very well.

Please send your picture and resume ASAP to:

Binder Casting
321 West 44th Street Suite 606
New York, NY 10036
Attn: Dreamgirls/SWING

Or Email it to: info@bindercasting.com

Auditions will take place in New York.