NBC Universal and The People's Improv Theater (aka The PIT) in New York City will offer two full-ride scholarships to students with strong performance skills to study the craft of improvisation at The PIT. NBC Universal and The PIT will each sponsor one student for the entire year-long program, from Level 1 through Level 5. Each level is 8 weeks long and is offered several times per week.
A live 'Finalists Showcase' will take place on Monday, September 27, 2010 at 7pm at The People's Improv Theater. The two Diversity Scholars will be selected by both The PIT and NBC Universal executives based on their performances. Scholarship recipients should be located in or around New York City. Recipients will be responsible for their own transportation costs to and from New York City for classes, and are expected to attend each class regularly. More than 2 absences from a level could mean revocation of the scholarship.
Eligibility:
All performers, particularly talented women and people of diverse backgrounds, with a strong desire to study improv.
The submission deadline is Friday, September 3, 2010 at 5:00pm EST
Application Process:
Along with your complete contact information, please submit the following:
● A performance resume (if applicable) or a list of your performance or comedy background.
● A 5-minute DVD showing us who you are. Please tell us why you are a good candidate for the program, a description of your diverse background, and who your comedic role models are and why. The DVD should also include a short performance of a sketch, character monologue or comedic bit that you have written. You may use other performers in your DVD if needed. Be creative. Please address the following questions in your 5-minute DVD presentation, along with the performance of your written material.
Why do you think you are a good candidate for this scholarship?
What was your favorite performance experience and why?
Name the performer who most inspires you. Why?
CONTACT INFORMATION
NAME ___________________________________
ADDRESS_________________________________
________________________________________
PHONE __________________________________
EMAIL ADDRESS ___________________________
Please MAIL or DROP OFF all application materials to the following address:
Katie Goan
Managing Director
The Peoples Improv Theater
154 W. 29th Street
2nd Floor
New York, NY 10001
Email submissions will NOT be accepted.
NBC Universal Talent Diversity Initiative:
As part of NBC Universal's ongoing commitment to diversity, the NBC Universal Talent Diversity Initiative was created to promote and sustain on-camera diversity through community involvement and development, showcasing non-traditional casting choices, and creating programs to raise awareness at NBC Universal and within the entire entertainment community.
Disney Open Casting Call for feature film 'I am Number Four'
Dreamworks Studios and Walt Disney Pictures are currently in production on the Sci-Fi feature film 'I am Number Four'. The extras casting director for the film in Florida is holding an open casting call seeking Florida residents who are 18 and over who can pass for high school students.
The film is based on the HarperCollins novel of the same name written by authors Jobie Hughes and James Frey. The novel is the first book in a planned six-book series. Executive producers are Steven Spielberg and Michael Bay. The release date is scheduled for February 18, 2011.
Shooting will take place in several locations in the Upper and Middle Keys from August 13 through August 19, 2010.
Open Casting Call Details
Where:
Hampton Inn and Suites Islamorada
Mile Marker 80, Oceanside
79999 Overseas Hwy
Islamorada, FL 33036
Outback Steak House Meeting Room
Click Here for directions.
DO NOT call the Hampton Inn or Outback Steak House, as they have no additional information.
When:
Saturday, August 7, 2010
12:00pm - 3:00pm
Please bring proof of residency and age, a recent photograph with their name, phone number, height and weight written on the back.
Production Companies:
Do NOT send photos and resumes to the production companies (they will most likely end up in the trash can), they do not cast the films. They hire casting directors who sort through the thousands of submissions.
Walt Disney Pictures
500 S. Buena Vista Street
Burbank, CA 91521
Miller/Gough Ink
500 S. Buena Vista Street
Animation 1E17
Burbank, CA 91521
Dreamworks Studios
100 Universal City Plaza
Building 5121
Universal City, CA 91608
D.J. Caruso's Office
100 Universal City Plaza
Universal City, CA 91608
Bay Films
631 Colorado Ave.
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Benderspink
5870 W. Jefferson Blvd
Studio E
Los Angeles, CA 90016
Principal Actor Casting (Los Angeles):
Principal actor casting has been completed.
Deborah Aquila
Tricia Wood
1680 N. Vine Street
Suite 806
Hollywood, CA 90028
Extras Casting (Florida):
Ellen Jacoby
Jacoby Casting International
4525 Colllins Avenue
Suite 139
Miami Beach FL 33140
Producers: Steven Spielberg, Michael Bay, Chris Bender, JC Spink
Director: D.J. Caruso
Starring: Diana Agron, Alex Pettyfer, Sharlto Copley, Teresa Palmer
Story:
The story line involves nine alien teens assimilating to high school on Earth after their planet is destroyed by an enemy species. The fourth of the group discovers that the enemy is now after him on Earth. The protagonist is 15. The rival race of aliens are from the planet Mogadore. They destroyed Lorien in order to strip the planet of its natural resources because Mogadore was dying, and still is, and they followed the Loric to Earth to finish the job. The Loric develop their "Legacies" (special powers) around their fifteenth year.
The film is based on the HarperCollins novel of the same name written by authors Jobie Hughes and James Frey. The novel is the first book in a planned six-book series. Executive producers are Steven Spielberg and Michael Bay. The release date is scheduled for February 18, 2011.
Shooting will take place in several locations in the Upper and Middle Keys from August 13 through August 19, 2010.
Open Casting Call Details
Where:
Hampton Inn and Suites Islamorada
Mile Marker 80, Oceanside
79999 Overseas Hwy
Islamorada, FL 33036
Outback Steak House Meeting Room
Click Here for directions.
DO NOT call the Hampton Inn or Outback Steak House, as they have no additional information.
When:
Saturday, August 7, 2010
12:00pm - 3:00pm
Please bring proof of residency and age, a recent photograph with their name, phone number, height and weight written on the back.
Production Companies:
Do NOT send photos and resumes to the production companies (they will most likely end up in the trash can), they do not cast the films. They hire casting directors who sort through the thousands of submissions.
Walt Disney Pictures
500 S. Buena Vista Street
Burbank, CA 91521
Miller/Gough Ink
500 S. Buena Vista Street
Animation 1E17
Burbank, CA 91521
Dreamworks Studios
100 Universal City Plaza
Building 5121
Universal City, CA 91608
D.J. Caruso's Office
100 Universal City Plaza
Universal City, CA 91608
Bay Films
631 Colorado Ave.
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Benderspink
5870 W. Jefferson Blvd
Studio E
Los Angeles, CA 90016
Principal Actor Casting (Los Angeles):
Principal actor casting has been completed.
Deborah Aquila
Tricia Wood
1680 N. Vine Street
Suite 806
Hollywood, CA 90028
Extras Casting (Florida):
Ellen Jacoby
Jacoby Casting International
4525 Colllins Avenue
Suite 139
Miami Beach FL 33140
Producers: Steven Spielberg, Michael Bay, Chris Bender, JC Spink
Director: D.J. Caruso
Starring: Diana Agron, Alex Pettyfer, Sharlto Copley, Teresa Palmer
Story:
The story line involves nine alien teens assimilating to high school on Earth after their planet is destroyed by an enemy species. The fourth of the group discovers that the enemy is now after him on Earth. The protagonist is 15. The rival race of aliens are from the planet Mogadore. They destroyed Lorien in order to strip the planet of its natural resources because Mogadore was dying, and still is, and they followed the Loric to Earth to finish the job. The Loric develop their "Legacies" (special powers) around their fifteenth year.
Diversity for NBC Universal NOT holding open casting calls in Toronto and Vancouver this year
*** Important Update ***
Kendra Carter, Director of NBC Universal’s Talent Diversity Initiative, has informed me that they will NOT be holding an NBC casting call in Vancouver on September 22 and 23 this year in Vancouver. The casting call was posted on the Hollywood Reporter website:
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/world/news/e3i397236cd72a25e4884bb4ef496227d4e
Open Call for Lynn Steele Casting in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Television commercial and print advertising Casting Director Lynn Steele of Lynn Steele Casting is holding an open call for diverse talent in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This is not for any particular job, but Lynn is looking for any ethnicity (except Caucasian), 18 years of age and older, actors, models, and 'real people types' to add to her files for current and future auditions and bookings. Lynn is also seeking all races (including Caucasian) who are 60 years of age or older.
Open Call Details
Where:
Lynn Steele Casting
4905 Abbott Aveune South
Minneapolis, MN 55410
Click Here for directions.
When:
Thursday, August 5, 2010
To book an appointment for this open call send an email including name/race/age to:
steele@bitstream.net
If you have been to one of Lynn Steele Casting's auditions within the last 3 yrs, you do not need to attend the the Open Call.
Lynn Steele Casting Director, casts talent in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota. Other areas include Bloomington, Edina, Golden Valley, St. Louis Park, Richfield, Woodbury, Maplewood, Hennipen County, and Ramsey County.
Visit the Lynn Steele Casting Website for more information about Lynn Steele.
Open Call Details
Where:
Lynn Steele Casting
4905 Abbott Aveune South
Minneapolis, MN 55410
Click Here for directions.
When:
Thursday, August 5, 2010
To book an appointment for this open call send an email including name/race/age to:
steele@bitstream.net
If you have been to one of Lynn Steele Casting's auditions within the last 3 yrs, you do not need to attend the the Open Call.
Lynn Steele Casting Director, casts talent in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota. Other areas include Bloomington, Edina, Golden Valley, St. Louis Park, Richfield, Woodbury, Maplewood, Hennipen County, and Ramsey County.
Visit the Lynn Steele Casting Website for more information about Lynn Steele.
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