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Extras Needed 4 Ssion Movie Fools Gold Other U.S. 2009-06-20
Film non-union Payment: No Pay
Description:
JULY 14TH 1PM-6PM FOOLS GOLD MOVIE:
This is an art film funded by Kansas City non-profit Grand Arts. Local band SSION’s Cody Critcheloe is directing the final video to complete the movie, involving a wild crowd at an epic live concert. We need 200 people dressed as insane as possible and wearing "ssion-face" make up (watch How-To here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QCiPIdKikIM)
unpaid but Food Provided!
Located in cool old Scottish Rite Temple (1330 Linwood Blvd, KC MO)
Last chance to be in this important art film, a Grand Arts Project- on view in KC in Sept at Grand Arts and at Chicago’s Smart Museum in October.

**Must be 18+ OR have parental signature on release form.

Breakdown:

Name Description Gender Age Range Ethnicity
CROWD EXTRAS LOOK INSANE! CRAZY OUTFIT! All All All
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not needed
just RSVP to meganssion@gmail.com
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The Color Purple – National Tour Other U.S. 2009-06-04
Theatre non-union Payment: Paid
Description:
Auditions are underway for season one of the 2010/2011 National Tour of THE COLOR PURPLE. Direction and choreography by the Broadway team of Gary Griffin and Donald Byrd. Produced by Stephen B. Kane and Michael McFadden/Joyful Noisemakers, LLC.
SEEKING: African American talent of all types with soulful, bluesy, gospel voices, raw passion, power, range and personality. Bring your picture/resume stapled together and sheet music with your best 16 bars in the correct key. Have other vocal selections prepared if asked. Competitive compensation package includes salary, perdiem, travel and housing. Contracts begin February 2010. Tour point of origin is NYC. Non-union performers over 18 years of age.
Breakdown Description:
CELIE:female, 20s – 30s, insecure yet spirited, appears meek and timid but has a tough interior, has been told she is ugly and thinks so, has a sense of humor, there is much behind her eyes, treated poorly for many years, she finds love and confidence to become an independent thinker, needs a strong, passionate, belt singing voice, lead role.
MISTER:male, 30s-40s real name is Albert, an outwardly attractive, dominant male presence, disrespectful, demanding and abusive of people in his life, marries Celie, out of necessity and mistreats her, true feelings are for Shug, realizes his errors and tries to make amends, strong vocalist with power, lead role.
SHUG AVERY:female 30s-50s, a well known singer, very charismatic, a sexy, confident and powerful female presence, irresistible to all, loved by and comforting to both Celie and Mister, needs a dynamic Bessie Smith- style, bluesy singing voice, featured role.
SOFIA:female, 30s-50s, powerful , humorous, independent warrior woman, physically larger with a presence to match, comfortable and confident in her own skin, uses her sexuality, married to Harpo, will not accept mistreatment, strong belt singing voice, featured role.
HARPO:male, 20s, Mister’s vulnerable, good-natured son, marries Sofia, torn between what he learned from his father and what he is learning from Sofia, learns to treat women well and becomes successful with his business, strong tenor singing voice, featured role.
NETTIE:female, 20s, an adventuresome, spunky and educated young woman, has a strong, unbreakable bond with her older sister, Celie, separated from Celie by Mister, she finds a new life and calling in Africa, strong belt singing voice.
SQUEAK:female, 20s, Harpo’s girl after Sofia leaves and until she returns, spunky, fun and sassy, opinionated and not easily intimidated, strong belt and soprano capability.
OL MISTER:male 40’s – 60s, Mister’s father, owner of the farm and house that Mister works and lives on with Celie and his children, is an irritable, nasty, self-centered man, verbally abusive towards his son, telling him what is ‘right’, strong actor who sings.
CHURCH LADIES:big, strong personalities and presences, character women who are the busybodies of the town, they see everything and comment on everything, all different types and ages, strong singers with comedic flair.
MALE AND FEMALE CHURCH SOLOISTS:big personalities with even bigger voices, typically understudy MISTER, SOFIA and CHURCH LADIES. Must bring rafter raising church to their vocals.
ADULT ENSEMBLE SINGER/DANCERS:males and females 20s – 50’s, all physical and vocal types, strong singing voices and personalities to play many ensemble roles and cover principal roles. All dancers should have strong vocal ability as well.
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Laughing Daughter Other U.S. 2009-05-30
Theatre non-union Payment: Paid
Description:
AUDITION NOTICE

Indian Head Center for the Arts, Indian Head, Southern Maryland (only 20 miles south of DC)
We are holding auditions for non-union actors/singers for the ‘WORLD PREMIER’ of:

LAUGHING DAUGHTER (The Musical).
Directed by: Bill Graves
Musical Director: James Watson
Written and Produced by: Roger Penycate and Rick Jones

The auditions and performances will be held at the theatre.
Audition Dates
Tuesday, 2nd June – From 7.00pm
Sunday, 7th June â€" From 11.00am
Tuesday, 9th June â€" 7.00pm (Callbacks if necessary)

The audition will be in 2 parts:
a/. Singing
b/. Acting
• Please be vocally ‘warmed up’ when you arrive
• Be prepared to sing 16 â€" 32 bars of a song from the musical theatre repertoire.
• Bring a copy of your sheet music for accompanist
• Be prepared to be accompanied (no a capella or pre-recorded music)
• Prepare a one minute dramatic monologue.
• Either bring with you or email in advance a brief resume and headshot.

All wages for actors/crew/orchestra will be equal, $250 for the duration (including rehearsals)
We appreciate that this is not a lot of money however we do have a ‘payroll’ of 20+ ???
There may be a bonus dependent upon the ticket sales, however we cannot guarantee that.
Performance dates: 3rd – 6th 10th – 13th and 17th â€" 20th September 2009
Rehearsals will be held during the summer.
Plot Synopsis
Laughing Daughter is a Country Rock/Americana Musical depicting the interwoven lives and loves of three very different couples.
Laughing Daughter, a 19 girl old Native American girl, bored with performing at local shows and possessing a beautiful voice, harbors a dream of being a star in the Nashville heavens. With her father’s reluctant blessing she leaves the reservation, her father Storm Heart, and James her long-time faithful boyfriend to seek her fame.
Junior Johnson is a singer/songwriter traveling the country performing at a variety of gigs, barely making enough to pay for his accommodation, meals and bar bills.
The down-home Jolene, slightly younger, and a dedicated life-long fan, has a secret and finally decides to declare herself.
Whilst trying to help the inconsolable James, the divorced Storm Heart, missing his estranged wife, Shell Flower, comes to terms with being separated from the two people he loves most.
Laughing Daughter weaves these three loves; their frustrations and their triumphs, into one braided whole, with the songs and melodies of the American Heartland, the story is warm,
human and touching.

Cast Breakdown
• Laughing Daughter: Late teens/early 20’s (Ideally although not essential also a guitar player)
• Junior Johnson: White/Caucasian traveling Country music singer/songwriter.
(Ideally also a guitar player)
(Guitar playing for JJ and LD is preferable but not essential, and will be
‘uncomplicated’ as there will be a five-piece ‘orchestra’)

• Storm Heart: Modern Indian Chief (40-60)
• James: Late teens/early 20’s
• Jolene: Heart-of-gold country girl (30-45)
• Shell Flower: Storms Hearts estranged wife. (40-60)
• Kachina: Male – A ‘puck-type’ the 4th wall – comical character.

Additional roles for an ensemble cast of four, who must be able to dance and sing/harmonize
to include:
Lenny Black (agent) Bubbalou Burns (country singer) Bartender, Musical Agent, Old Woman, Street Walkers, Agents Assistants, Tourists etc

Please only apply if you live in Maryland/DC or Virginia.

If you have any questions or would like to send your resume/headshot in advance,
please contact….
Roger Penycate
rogerpenycate@hotmail.com
wwwlinkedinrogerpenycate

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Untitled Feature Film Other U.S. 2009-05-24
Film non-union Payment: Paid
Description:
Seeking actor and Actress for lead role in upcoming film:

Mario: male, 20’s,Any Ethnicity, Lead, Bad Boy,Broken home,Dealing with an alcoholic mother,Finds refuge in new found love Zoe.
Zoe: female, 20’s,Any Ethnicity,Lead, Girl next door,is caught off guard by her sudden feelings for bad boy Mario.

Audition Dates: June
Filming will begin August 2009.

****Will only respond to those who fit role criteria. *****

Breakdown:

Name Description Gender Age Range Ethnicity
Mario Lead, Bad Boy,Broken home,Dealing with an alcoholic mother,Finds refuge in new found love Zoe. male 18 thru 25 All
Zoe Lead, Girl next door,is caught off guard by her sudden feelings for bad boy Mario. female 18 thru 25 All
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Bonniebakermgnt@yahoo.com
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