EMERGENCY CALLS!
The Hampton Theatre Company in Quogue is looking for an actor to play the role of Carl (the hearty bus driver, 40s-50s) in BUS STOP by William Inge. Rehearsals begin Tues, Sept 2. Production dates are Oct 9 -26. George Loizides directs. Please contact hamptontheatre@optonline.net if interested.
Footlight Players is putting on two one-act plays: The Browning Version by Terence Rattigan and What She Felt, a premiere by Nathaniel Green. The following characters are needed: A girl 10; (2) attractive women 35; a man 55; an attractive man 35. Add'l characters are needed with less theatrical experience. If interested, call (516) 599-8342. Scheduled performance dates are: Nov 7-9 and 14-16.
Otherwise Engaged
Casting for 2 non-union actors for a Webisode series set in the Caribbean. Sitcom style show about a crazy family and a wedding, comedic acting experience a plus. Actors must be eligible and available to travel to the Caribbean the week of 9/22 and possibly later in Oct. Auditions and callbacks the week of 9/1. All actors must be comfortable in beach attire. This is not a paying job, however a great oppt'y for experience, exposure and travel. All travel and accommodation paid for, also a per diem provided. Please send resume and head shot to jabrand@hotmail.com, indicating for which character you are interested in auditioning.
LOIS: Female 40 - 55. Mother of the bride. Widow. An overly confident, sarcastic, brutally honest woman. Dry sense of humor, very open somewhat cheerful. After a long marriage she is finally getting in touch with and opening up about her sexuality. Lois enjoys a drink or two. The character would be a cross between the mother in ‘Arrested Development’ and Blanch from ‘The Golden Girls’.
ROWLAND: Male 45 - 60. Widower, retired to the island and runs a small photography business. Confident, friendly, open, honest and jolly. Loves his life. Meets Lois when he speaks with her daughter about taking pictures at her wedding. He is instantly drawn to her dry sense of humor and sincerity.
Jennifer Glendining, Draftfcb 100 W 33rd St., New York, NY 10001 Tel: 212-885-3253 / Fax: 212-885-3407
The BroadHollow Theatre Company is seeking 3 male ensemble members for their double-run of Evita. The show dates are as follows:
BroadHollow Theatre @ Elmont Oct 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 22 (2 & 8pm), 24, 25, 26, 31, Nov 1, 2
BroadHollow Theatre @ BayWay Jan 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 21 (2pm), 23, 24, 25, 30, 31, Feb 1
If interested please email Loni at theatresm2@aim.com
THE BARE BONES THEATER COMPANY needs an actress to step into the lead role for our current production of THEATER GAMES. The actress presently cast needs to return to college following our performances in Northport, so we'll need another actor to play the three add'l shows when we perform at the Islip Pavillion Sept 18, 19, 20. PAID POSITION. Contact Jeff Bennett at: jeff@barebonestheater.com
LYNDA. Age range 20 - 22. Needs to pass as a high school student. Certain fragility and innocence, coupled with a strong, intelligent presence.
THIS WEEK'S & ONGOING CAST CALLS
THEATRE THREE, 412 Main Street, Port Jefferson announces auditions for its 25th Annual production of
Charles Dickens’ A CHRISTMAS CAROL. 55 Performances Nov 12 through Dec 27. Rehearsals begin late Sept/early Oct.
Seeking 2 Adult Performers by Appt
Actor (late teens to 20’s) for the role of Dick Wilkins, Second Seeker of Mercy, and possible other roles
Actress (late 20’s to 50’s) for the role of Scrooge’s housekeeper Mrs. Dilber, and possible other roles. Performers must have daytime availability for four matinees a week. Pay: $25/per performance.
Call Jeff Sanzel at (631) 928-9202 for info and appt.
Young People’s Auditions: Tues, Sept 23 at 7pm.
Auditioning young people ages 8 to 17. Readings will be provided. A Christmas carol will be taught. We will be double casting 8-10 roles (for a total of 16-20 young people). Rehearsals are weeknights (beginning at 7pm) and weekend mornings and/or afternoons. Young people must appear in half of the 55 performances including the student matinees. Visit www.theatrethree.com or call (631) 928-9202 for info.
Plaza Theatrical Productions, Inc. is seeking one female singer for the musical revue, Why Oh Why Can't I? The Music of Judy Garland. Please call for an audition appointment 516-599-6870
St. Paul's Community INN (Soup Kitchen) Presents: CALLING ALL SAINTS VARIETY SHOW FUND-RAISER. SHOW DATE: SAT, NOV 1 at the Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts. All proceeds from this show will go to help feed those in need on LI. We are looking for musicians, singers, dancers, set builders. If you have an act, we may be able to use you! Audition next Tues, Sept 2 at 7PM at ST. PAUL'S, 31 Rider Ave, Patchogue. For more info, please email the director at herbaleve@aol.com.
Seeking three actors/actresses age 16 or older (2 will sing) for a murder mystery dinner theater spoof of American Idol for 1-2 Fri/Sat night performances during Nov in the Smithtown area. Show is being done as a benefit for the NTAF, so no pay is involved, but cast will have a great time throughout the production (and will be fed at the shows). Rehearsals will be 1-2 nights per week beginning week of Sept 29 in Suff Co.
Characters needed:
Contestant – Male or female. Will be one of the final 2 contestants attempting to win the contest. Sings 1-2 songs of his/her choosing (style and song to be discussed w/ director’s approval).
Detective – Male or female. Will double as a contestant in the beginning of the show and return later as the detective. Will sing 1 song of his/her choosing (style and song to be discussed w/ director’s approval).
Host – Our version of Seacrest. Does not sing. Male preferred, but will cast as female if necessary.
If interested, kindly send headshot and resume to director at jamcarey@optonline.net. We will be contacting those interested to set up audition date in Sept.
The Northport Chorale, a north shore LI Community choir, is holding auditions on Weds, Sept 3 & 10 at 7pm in the Northport HS choir room. All vocal parts are warmly welcomed! Our annual Winter Concert will be held on Fri, Dec 12 at 8pm. If you are interested, please e-mail us at su@northportchorale.org or check out our website at www.NorthportChorale.com for more info. We'll be sure to get back to you promtly.
Cloverleaf Productions is currently casting for two roles for its upcoming holiday show: Tis The Season To Die written and directed by Fr. Col. The show will run Nov and Dec with rehearsals during the month of Oct- two nights per week. You will be paid and fed a 3-5 course meal. We are looking for two males between the ages of 35-60 who are looking to be part of a suspenseful, entertaining show which will perform throughout Nass & Suff. Please call: 631-398-1693 for an audition appt and check out www.cloverleafprod.com
Airport Playhouse, 218 Knickerbocker Ave, Bohemia, will be holding auditions for Leading Ladies by Ken Ludwig on Sat, Aug 30 at 4pm. The play revolves around two Shakespearean actors who disguise themselves as nieces of a wealthy woman in order to inherit her fortune. Slapstick complications and romantic entanglements abound in this hilarious comedy.
Director: Ed Brennan/Phyllis Kaye
Rehearsals to begin mid-Sept. Performances run Oct 17 - Nov 2 with one Wed matinee.
The roles of Jack, Florence and Doc have been cast.
Seeking:
Leo: (30s-40s) handsome, gregarious, agile. Uses various vocal styles/accents.
Meg: (late 20s-30s) fresh and lovely, eager, kind, has a good sense of humor.
Rev. Duncan Wooley: (late 30's-40s) Meg's fiancee, fussy, somewhat scatterbrained.
Audrey: (20s) pretty, nice figure, fun, maybe a bit quirky, must roller skate.
Butch: (20's) Doc's son, a bit slow but sincere, played football in high school.
Readings will be from the script. No monologue or appt necessary. For more info, please call (631) 589-7588.
GST Visions is casting male and female actors ages 18-30 for original, new musical, THE DAY THE MUSIC DIED. Based on the events that inspired the song, American Pie, the show is about a group of teenagers growing up during the 1960s. Performances run at the Landmark Theater in Port Washington from Dec 5-6. A spring '09 reading of the show is in talks with B'way producers. AUDITIONS will be held on SAT, SEPT 13, from 2-5PM, and SUN, SEPT 14, from 12-3PM at THE NY DANCERS STUDIO, 388 Merrick Ave, East Meadow. Lead roles available to males and females with strong vocal ability (dance ability a plus.) Supporting roles available to males and females with strong dance ability (vocal skills a plus.) ALSO NEEDED: One mature, actor to play role of father (age 35-50.) CONTACT: GSTVisions@gmail.com to book an audition appt; check out www.thedaythemusicdied.org to learn more about show.
CrawlSpaceFilms is looking to cast for our fifth short film titled Babbs, a story about a women Lacy Abrams along with her young daughter Lily who are being victimized by their Landlord John. There is a short synopsis of the short on our website. www.crawlspacefilms.com We are seeking talent to play the roles of:
Lacy Abrams: A women in her mid to late thirties
Lily Abrams: A young age range from 9 -12, artist type
Barry Abrams: An older pleasant looking man in his mid 60's
If interested, contact James Duggan at james@crawlspacefilms.com to set up an appt to read.
The John W. Engeman Theater is looking for the following understudies for its up coming production of Little Shop of Horrors. Rehearsals begin Sept 8 in Manhattan; runs Oct 2– Nov 9. Performance schedule is for 5 performances/week from Thurs-Sun. This is a non-union position.
MR. MUSHNICK: Male; late 40s-60s; Seymour and Audrey’s boss; a failure as an East Side florist; his accent if he has one is more that of middle class New York than of Eastern Europe; seldom smiles but often sweats; cranky and sly; Low G to High E flat.
AUDREY II (THE VOICE): Male; 20s-50s; provides the voice of the plant; a cross between Otis Redding, Barry White and Wolfman Jack; street smart, funky, conniving villain; a rhythm and blues answer to Richard the Third; Bass.
SEYMOUR: Male; mid-20s to early 30s; perhaps balding a little; insecure, naive, put-upon, florist’s clerk hero; above all, he is a sweet and well-meaning little man.; he is not a silly, pratfalling nerd and therefore should not be played as the hero of a Jerry Lewis film; Low A to High G. ORIN : Male; early 30s-early 40s; a tall. Dark, handsome dentist with a black leather jacket and sadistic and abusive tendencies; he not, however a leftover from the movie of “Grease”; an egotistical pretty-boy dressed like a greaser but thinking like an insurance salesman and talking like a radio announcer; this actor must also display great vocal and physical versatility as he also plays a variety of other comedic roles including Mr. Bernstein, Mrs. Luce, Skip Snip and Patrick Martin; Rock Baritone with strong falsetto.
URCHINS--CRYSTAL, RONNETTE AND CHIFFON (one understudy for all three): Female; late teens to late 20s; three black Skid Row street urchins who function as the show’s Greek Chorus; young, hip, smart and are the only ones who really know what’s going on; great personalities; excellent Motown-style singers with strong Gospel belts, must move well.
Please email or send pictures and resumes to Vic DiMonda, Associate Artistic Director. vidmonda@engemantheater.com
c/o The John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St, Northport, NY 11768
Barteld Theatrical Productions is holding auditions for its touring company, The Empire Players. Auditions are by appt only. The Empire Players will be performing children’s and educational theatre, small cast musicals and dramas. We are looking for actors/actresses 18 years and older with your own transportation. These are paid positions. Please call (631) 615-6192 for add'l info and to schedule an appt. You can also e-mail us at Barteldprod@aol.com and please visit our web site BarteldTheatrical.com.
Artworks International is holding an open call audition for its full year season of Maritime Pirates. We have upcoming projects of school tours throughout the year along with our Thanksgiving show, Christmas show, Easter show, family shows and our possible trip to St. Thomas and our shows along the eastern seaboard. We are also pursuing moving into an off B'way house in the near future. We are also casting for our Haunted Ghost Ship and Halloween Show (which runs in Oct) in the South Street Seaport. Jamie Davis is the Artistic Director and producer; Christopher Gooley is the Ass't.Casting Director and Production Coordinator. Rehearsal will begin around Sept for the Halloween show and through the year depending on what project you get cast for. We are looking for Men to play pirates, Woman to play wenches. We are looking for team players and good people who have a unique vision about what kind of pirate they can be. We are looking for all types. We are strongly interested in actors who are musicians. Seeking actors who can play the guitar well. We are also very interested in character types as some of our shows require actors to play roles other than pirates or wenches. Actors with improv skills/stand up comedy - please do apply. We are also seeking production help for backstage work. Seeking a stage mgr. College Credit is offered. We are also seeking actor and backstage interns, a make-up artist, a costumer, and musicians who can play all kinds of instruments. Auditions are Sept 5-7. 10am-5pm. Sept. 5 will be by apt only. If you want to come on Fri the 5th please send your headshot and resume to christophergooley@yahoo.com. We will contact you with the audition time. The 6th and 7th are open calls, the monitor will start the sign up at 10am with the audition starting at 11am-5pm for both days. The auditions will be held at South Street Seaport Museum, 5th floor, 12 Fulton Street, NYC. Get there early to sign up for a time on the open call days. There is some pay depending on the show. There are meals and travel depending on the show. For more info on the Maritime Pirates visit www.MaritimePirates.com. For more info on the Haunted Ghost Ship visit www.HauntedGhostShip.com. For add'l casting info visit www.ArtworksInternational.com or call 631-765-6235.
Long Island Gay Men's Chorus is holding a follow-up audition Tues, Sept 2 at 7pm in Selden. Our Winter Holiday Concert will be held at the Staller Center for the Arts at Stony Brook University on Fri, Dec 12 at 8pm. Any men who are interested in auditioning should e-mail LIGayMensChorus@aol.com for more info. Please include a short summary of your musical background, whether choral or theatre, as well as voice/section you will sing, full name, e-mail address so we can contact you, and where on Long Island you live. In addition to singers, we are also looking for an Artistic Director, Accompanist, and support staff who have a music/theatre background or a music education background. All positions are currently voluntary .
HERRICKS COMMUNITY PLAYERS are holding auditions for NEIL SIMON'S LOST IN YONKERS
999 Herricks Road, New Hyde Park
Tues, Sept 2 & Wed, Sept 3 @ 7:30PM / Call backs Thurs, Sept 4 @ 7:30PM
Cast includes 2 young boys (able to play characters ages 13 & 16), 2 adult males & 3 adult females
For info call 516 741-7509
SHOW DATES: Oct. 24, 25, 31, Nov. 1 @ 8PM Oct 26 & Nov 2 @ 3PM
BEHIND THE SCENES PEOPLE NEEDED ALSO
The Long Island Cabaret Theatre, with musical director Bill Holland (with us for 25 years), is seeking singers and dancers for a new production entitled Big Time. We expect to cast 35 performers. Please call Gary Dana at (516) 946-7207 to audition.
CM Performing Arts will be holding auditions for actors and singers with an interest or background in Educational Theater to join their Educational Day Rep Company. The troupe of actors will perform at schools throughout LI on Fridays. Actors MUST have Friday daytime availability for the 2008-09 school year and will receive a stipend per performance. Rehearsals will be on Friday mornings. Auditions will be held on Fri, Sept 5 at 1pm at CM Performing Arts Center, 931 Montauk Hwy, Oakdale. Kindly prepare 16 measures of a Broadway style song. If needed, sides will be provided for readings. For further info please call (631) 218-2812 or send an email to cmpacdayrep@aol.com
The Arena Players Theater is currently accepting pictures and resumes for auditions for our upcoming Fall and Winter Season. Plays include: The Turn of the Screw, The Pillowman, The Lion in Winter and Rabbit Hole. Please send pictures and resume's to: Arena Players Theater 296 Route 109 East Farmingdale, NY 11735. You may also call 516 293-0674 with any questions or to set up an audition.
The Minstrel Players will be holding open auditions for men, women, and children 5 & up for Charles Dickens A Christmas Carol at Houghton Hall, Trinity Episcopal Church, 130 Main St, Northport Village on Wed, Sept 24 at 7:30 PM. Rehearsals begin on 10/27. Performances dates are 12/12-12/14. Please bring a resume and a headshot. For add'l info, please contact Debbie at 631-732-2926 or online www.minstrelplayers.org.
Tap dancers with jazz experience wanted for Queens Community Theatre production of 42nd Street planned for Nov auditions and March '09 production. Letters of community service will be provided to those selected. Please contact the Director at (917) 658-8928 or via email: lrrybloom@aol.com
Plaza Theatrical Productions Inc., Kevin Harrington - Producer, Barry Kaplan -Director is casting male and female roles in the fall production of Guys and Dolls. Call for audition - (516) 599-6870.
Award-winning NYC Director Lennie Watts And Musical Director Steven Ray Watkins (2008 MAC award for best NYC Musical Director) will audition singers 14-21 on Thurs, Sept 7, in Huntington for I HEAR MUSIC, an original cabaret show featuring classic songs from the Great American Songbook retold with a contemporary point of view. I HEAR MUSIC will be performed in Dec at The Metropolitan Room...NYC's premier cabaret club...along with a 3 piece band of some of NY's finest musicians! The show will be the culmination of a 9 week Cabaret Performance Workshop in Huntington on Sun and will be an invaluable experience to help raise your performance skills to a higher level. Each singer will have two solos chosen for them by the directors and will also perform group numbers with intricate harmonies. Jazz arrangements will also be included. Singers will work individually with the directors throughout the 9 weeks and will be taught to interpret a song's lyrics and makes the song their own as they have an intimate conversation with the audience. Singers will receive a CD of the live performance. Agents will be invited. Fee. Call Producer Linda Ray at 631-673-5577 to schedule an audition.
The John W. Engeman Theater announces Open Call auditions for Oliver! on Wed, Sept 10 and Sun, Sept 14. Children [boys and girls (willing to dress as boys) ages 8-14] will be seen on Wed, Sept 10 at 4PM and Sun, Sept 14 at 10AM. Adults will be seen on Wed, Sept 10 at 7PM and Sun, Sept 14 at 11AM. All calls will be held at the John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St, Northport. Richard T. Dolce, producing artistic director; Stephen Nachamie, director; Vic DiMonda, choreographer; TBA, musical director; Stephen DeAngelis, casting director. Show runs Nov 28 – Jan 4. Performance schedule is 5 performances/week from Thur-Sun. Possible add'l performances. Performers of all ethnicities are strongly encouraged to attend. Both Equity and Non-Equity performers will be seen at this non-required call. Auditionees are asked to bring a song from the show or an appropriate musical selection of their own choosing. Bring sheet music in your key. Accompanist provided. No tapes or CDs. No pop/rock. Bring a pix (or snapshots) and resume stapled together. Bring clothes in which you are comfortable moving, flat jazz shoes or sneakers, and be prepared to move if time allows. All adult and children’s roles available. For more info please visit our web site at www.engemantheater.com
JAMES STREET PLAYERS' Thoroughly Modern Millie
Directed By: Carol Spallone-Smith / Musical Director: Neil O'Connell / Choreographer: Wendy DeGaetano
Auditions: SUN, SEPT 7 @ 2PM
21 James St , Babylon Village (United Methodist Church-corner of Deer Park Ave & James St)
Come prepared to sing 16 bars (preferably from the show). Dance audition will follow. Tap shoes not required for audition. Hoping for a large turnout of men and women ages 16 +
Rehearsals: Mon & Wed eve & Sun afternoon
Performances : Nov 21, 22, 25, 28, 29
Suffolk County Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Auditions to join PAVE (People’s Alliance for Violence Education) Biligual needed ASAP
Please call Lori at 631-666-7181 to set up an appointment
Volunteer/Improv Acting Troupe that goes into the community to provide violence education
Hofstra Entertainment is currently seeking emails of interest from actors interested in participating in the following fall presentations. If interested please send an email to Bob Spiotto, Executive Producer,
Hofstra Entertainment, culrts@hofstra.edu Many thanks!
THE WRITE STUFF... conceived and directed by Bob Spiotto
Featuring a cast of thousands! (ok, not that many...)
An imaginative and highly entertaining evening of 'plays on words' including several short comedies by David Ives, selections from the Book of Sequels, Politically Correct Bedtime Stories, Fractured Jewish Fairy
Tales, ShrinkLits and some other 'stuff' from the pens of Abbott and Costello, George Carlin, the Marx Bros., Woody Allen, and Allan Sherman among others. Presented in conjunction with the Hofstra Cultural Center conference, Who Owns Writing - Revisited, October 16-18, 2008.
Thurs, Oct 16 & Fri, Oct 17 @ 8pm Monroe Lecture Center Theater, California Ave, South Campus
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Fightin' Words! conceived and directed by Bob Spiotto
Performed 'in the ring' and surrounded by the Hofstra Museum's photo exhibit, The Greatest of All Time: Muhammad Ali, this knock-out performance consists of boxing poetry-in-performance, as well as many
boxing stories, quotes and anecdotes. This performance packs a solid punch with works by Joyce Carol Oates, Richard Ford, Homer, George Plimpton, William Hazlitt, Maya Angelou, Langston Hughes, O. Henry,
Robert Benchley, Gene Tunney, Rod Serling, Norman Mailer, Red Smith, and Muhammad Ali, among others.
Presented in conjunction with the Hofstra Cultural Conference, The Greatest: From Cassius Clay to Muhammad Ali.
Nov 13, 14 & 15 at 8pm in The Hofstra Museum, Emily Lowe Gallery, Emily Lowe Hall, south campus
St. Hugh Productions presents its 40th Anniversary Production Meredith Willson’s The Music Man
Book, Music & Lyrics by Meredith Willson; Story by Meredith Willson & Franklin Lacey
Auditions for Adult Roles and Adult Chorus: Wed, Sept 3 and Mon, Sept 8 At 7:30PM
Auditions for Children’s Roles and Children’s Chorus: Tues, Sept 9 (Boys & Girls 6-13 yrs.) At 7PM
St. Hugh Parish Center Auditorium, 1450 New York Ave, Huntington Station
Please prepare 16 measures of a song in your vocal range!
For further information call: Kathy (631) 549-4761
STAR PLAYHOUSE OF THE SUFFOLK Y IS SEEKING MEN, AGES 18+, FOR THE ENSEMBLE OF THEIR FALL PRODUCTION OF EVITA. ENSEMBLE IS ON STAGE 70% OF THE TIME AND HAS MUSIC THAT WILL EXCITE AND CHALLENGE ANY ACTOR IN MUSICAL THEATRE. REHEARSALS BEGIN SEPT. 8 WITH PERFORMANCES ON 11/8, 9, 15, 22 & 23. IF INTERESTED, PLEASE E MAIL PRODUCERS GENE & TINA INDENBAUM @ indeject@optonline.net.
THE OUTRAGEOUS FORTUNE COMPANY is casting YELLOW FACE, a comedy about racial identity by David Henry Hwang, the author of the Tony Award-winning M.Butterfly. This provocative and timely play, presented as a mock documentary, was recently performed at the Public Theater, and has a cast of seven, most of whom play multiple roles.
Roles:
Two Chinese-American men (other East Asians can be considered), 30's and 50's
Three men and two women, multi-ethnic, mid-20's-40's.
Auditions at our Douglaston Queens office -- 42-24 Douglaston Pkwy (235th St), near Northern Blvd, Pt Washington LIRR and major highways -- on Fri, Sept 12, 7-10pm, and Sat, Sept 13, 1-4pm. Open call; submissions accepted. Performances at Queens Theatre in the Park Nov 14-23. Director: Sofia Landon Geier. Call Ron Hellman at 718-428-2500,ext 20, or email OutrageousFortune@RBHofc.com. This play opens our 16th season, perhaps our most challenging to date. Coming next: Our Lady of 121st Street, by Stephen Adly Guirgis, and The Tale of the Allergist's Wife, by Charles Busch.
Stand Up Comics Wanted
Do you think you are funny? Did you ever want to try being a comedian? Well here is your chance. Come join Alan S. and LI's hottest comics for an evening of fun & laughter-every Tues night at 7:30pm at Fins Pub, 4608 Sunrise Hwy, Oakdale. For further info call Alan (631) 645-5152 or e-mail finsopenmic@gmail.com.
Sid Jacobson JCC Adult Theatre Ensemble presents Cabaret
Directed by Juliana Fadeyev. All roles are open. Please come prepared to sing.
Auditions: Mon, Sept 22 & Tues, Sept 23 8-10pm, Call Backs Sun, Sept 28
Show Dates: Sat, Jan 31 & Sun, Feb 1
Location: Sid Jacobson JCC, 300 Forest Drive, Roslyn
For more info contact Susan Kalman, Producer at 516-484-1545, ext. 110 or skalman@sjjcc.org.
Playcrafters announces auditions for Night Watch, a murder mystery by Lucille Fletcher
Director - Phil Gellis; Producers - John Hannon and Annette Maillard
Performance Dates: Fri/Sat, Oct 31, Nov 1, 7, 8 at Bellport Community Center, Bell St, Bellport
Auditions: Mon, Sept 15 through Thurs, Sept 18, 7-9pm Christ Episcopal Church, 64 So Country Rd, Bellport
Cast consists of 5 men and 4 women:
Elaine Wheeler: A nervous somewhat fragile woman in her mid 20s to mid 30s.
John Wheeler: Elaine’s impatient husband; mid 30s to early 40s.
Helga: The Wheeler's maid; 50ish.
Vanelli: Frustrated police officer
Curtis Appleby: Kindly, odd, older gentleman living in the Wheeler's apartment bldg.
Blanche Cooke: Elaine's nurse/caretaker/friend; early/mid 30s
Lt. Walker: Frustrated police lieutenant
Dr. Tracy Lake: Professional woman psychiatrist
Sam Hoke: A blue-collar type shop owner near Wheeler's apartment bldg.
Be prepared to read from the script. For a synopsis of the play and directions to Christ Church visit our website at www.Bellport-Playcrafters.com. Backstage help is also needed.
Second Chance Players will be holding auditions for Garson Kanin's 1940's comedy, Born Yesterday, at 7:30PM on Wed, Sept 3. Callbacks will be on Tues, Sept 9 at 7:30PM. AUDITIONS, CALLBACKS AND MOST REHEARSALS WILL TAKE PLACE AT SWEETBRIAR NATURE CENTER; 62 ECKERNKAMP DRIVE; SMITHTOWN. There will be 4-6 performances over 2-3 wknds in Nov. There are no performances over Thanksgiving weekend. This is a traveling production, performing at various venues in Western Suffolk Co. There are 11 adult male roles and 4 adult female roles. 8 of the roles are relatively small, and the director may cast performers in more than one role, if necessary. Rehearsals will be Tues, Sept 16 and Tues, Sept 23 from 7:30-10PM; and Sat, Oct 4 from 3-6PM. Following those 3 dates, rehearsals will generally be Mon-Thurs 7:30-10PM, starting Mon, Oct 20. ALL ROLES ARE OPEN. For further info, please call the director, Charles L. Bandler, at (516) 205-3178. For directions to Sweetbriar Nature Center, please call Eric Young at (631) 979-6344 - Ext.102, or visit www.sweetbriarnc.org
The Stage Theatre of Merrick's MAINSTAGE production of BREAKING LEGS is looking for 5 men, 1 woman. Auditions will be held on Sept 8 & 9 at 7:30pm.
Altos, Tenors and Bass/Baritones are needed for the Bel Canto Chorale. This volunteer chorale will be celebrating its 40th year. We perform two major concerts each year in addition to a benefit concert and outside performances. All soloists are selected from within the membership. Our director Greg Mercer is the assistant director at St. Patricks Cathedral in NYC. Rehearsals are Sunday evenings in Wantagh. For furthur info please contact BelCantoChorale1@aol. or call Karin Weibert at (516) 541-0726
Songwriter Needed
I am a Program Director at a nature center on LI and a local community theater performer, producer, and stage mgr. It is one of my dreams to combine those two parts of my life. I have written a children's play, The Magic Ecology Tour, about taking care of the natural world. What is needed now is a person to write the music and lyrics for the script, something I am not at all proficient at. There is no pay involved. However, if the play is performed at schools all over LI, the future could be bright. Please e-mail Eric Young at ecoyoung@verizon.net or call at 631-979-6344, ext 102, during the day and 631-424-4841 in the evening.
Attractive female 21-40 very flexible a dancer preferred for Magician's Assistant. Must be between 5'4" to 5'7" tall slender build. Must be very dependable. Pay involved. Contact Robert Austin at www.austinmagic.com or createmagi@aol.com.
THE GAY AND LESBIAN SWITCHBOARD OF L.I. IS LOOKING FOR ASPIRING INDIVIDUALS, WITH ANY KIND OF ENTERTAINMENT TALENT (SONG, DANCE, COMEDY), TO SHOWCASE THEIR SKILLS AT OUR UPCOMING FALL FUNDRAISER EVENT :THE LONG ISLAND'S GOT TALENT BRUNCH & AMATEUR SHOW
Top Performers will win Fabulous Prizes and the prestigious LONG ISLAND'S GOT TALENT award for the first prize winner. But first, to participate at the event and perform for our audience and judges, you must first audition. AUDITIONS will be held Thurs, Sept 4. For details and to secure a slot at our auditions, contact Joan at 631-399-2234. Those chosen from auditions will perform at our fundraiser on Sun, Nov 2. All ticket proceeds benefit the Gay and Lesbian Switchboard of L.I, a non-for-profit hotline organization now in its 17th year of lending an ear of support, information and peer counseling to the LGBT Community in LI.
Gilbert & Sullivan Yiddish Light Opera Co needs chorus/leads for Der Yiddisher Pinafore (HMS Pinafore). We rehearse on Wed eves in Merrick. Knowledge of Yiddish helpful but not necessary.
Call Marty Geller 516 804 0288. Check our web site www.gsyiddish.com.
Directors, Musicians, Technicians, etc.
Act Out Musical Theatre of the YMCA Boulton Center for the Performing Arts is looking for a piano accompanist for their Sat morning classes/upcoming production of Kidz Rock Broadway, a cabaret –revue.
Classes meet from 10am-1pm at the theatre in Bay Shore for children ages 8-16. Must be great with kids and be able to accompany and possibly transpose and arrange. Performance is Sun, March 29. Please email resume asap to tianac@ymcali.org or call 631-665-4255, ext 148.
Seeking a lighting designer for a production of Art by Yasmina Reza. The performance dates are Nov 20, 21, 22, and 23. The theatre is located at Iona College in New Rochelle, NY. Flexible hours. Paid position. If you or anyone that you know are interested in this, please let me know. Contact me at TDonnarumma@Iona.edu or at 212-946-5576.
The Island Trees Community Chorus in Levittown is seeking an accompanist. Some rehearsals and concert accompaniment requested. This is a volunteer organization but a small stipend is offered. Please contact Chet @harmonygirl@optonline.net for more info.
A Small Company In America, theatre-in-residence at NYIT Old Westbury, needs a stage manager and tech support for their upcoming performances of Noel Coward's Blithe Spirit. All info to be arranged by emailing jfa_ascia@verizon.net or telephoning John F. Anderson, director at (516) 676–3001 and please, talk to the machine! All performances are non-union, no pay. This production will be presented in ASCIA’s home in the NYIT’s Old Westbury Campus. The theater is located in Salten Hall. Easily accessible, the campus is on Northern Blvd - Route 25A. (between Glen Cove Road and Route 107) The production dates are as follows: Sat 10/4, 11, 18, 25 at 8pm, Sun 10/5, 12, 19 at 3pm, and Fri 10/10, 17, 24 at 8pm
Camera man needed for a feature film. Looking for experienced or a crack college graduate or student who is familiar with a Cannon GXL 1000 or can learn. Full credit and points will be earned on the film. Send info and reel samples to Steve at judgejanitor@yahoo.com or Steve Montague, 49 E. Main St. Ste. #7A, Riverhead, NY 11901
Music Director/Accompanist wanted for Community Theatre Production of Cabaret
Directed by Juliana Fadeyev - Sid Jacobson JCC, Roslyn - Salaried Position
Show Dates: Jan 31 and Feb 1 (may add more dates) - Rehearsals begin Oct 27
Contact Susan Kalman, Theatre Arts Director, 516-484-1545, ext. 110 or skalman@sjjcc.org
The Stage in Merrick's Theater Arts School is looking for experienced choreographers, theater, and music teachers for its upcoming Fall Classes. Please call 631-225-2832 for more info.
Theatre Assistant with Dance Experience needed by Spotlight Theatre Children's Academy
Rehearsals: 4:30-6:30pm W & Th
Staff includes regionally known Director, Mrs. Ginny Kelly
Theatre Assistant must be 15 years or older.
This semester we are producing the musical Beauty and the Beast
Paid position.
Our students are 5-13 years old.
Semester runs from Sept-Dec '08
Call Mrs. Kelly at 516-897-5555
HAMPTON THEATRE COMPANY seeks A FEW GOOD MEN and WOMEN!
As we at the Hampton Theatre Company prepare to embark on our 24th Season, we need some help.
If you would like to join us, meet some fun and interesting people and learn about live theater from the inside and behind the scenes, please let us know. We need:
BACKSTAGE HELP: Assisting the Stage Manager at rehearsals and during productions with scene changes, props, costumes, etc.
RESERVATIONS and/or BOX OFFICE. If you work at home or have spare time to check our voice mail, field & record messages and have basic computer and organizational skills, please let us know.
SET CONSTRUCTION CREW. If you are a skilled carpenter or painter and would like to lend a hand, please let us know.
USHERS. Would you like to have a free ticket to the show, in exchange for taking tickets, handing out playbills, selling refreshments and helping keep us ship shape? If so, please sign up.
If you are interested in joining us and have other special skills you would like to share, other opportunities abound as well, including ADVERTISING SALES and MARKETING.
We would love to have volunteer help – and will, of course, reward volunteers with tickets to the shows in thanks for their hard work – but we are happy to offer limited financial compensation for skilled work as well. Please contact us to find out more at hamptontheatre@optonline.net or 631-653-8955
The Island Park Theatre Group is looking for an Accompanist and a Stage Manager for its Nov production of Oliver! Both must be experienced. A stipend is offered. If interested please email your resume to john@johncestaro.com or call (516) 431-3320.
Temple Torah (formerly Suburban) Junior Players in Wantagh is looking for a choreographer for their youth production of Oklahoma! It will rehearse evenings and weekends at the Temple and performs in mid-Dec. Contact Mike Katz at mkatz9@optonline.net if you are interested.
Plaza Theatrical Productions, Inc. seeks a musical director/pianist for their Performing Arts Academy featuring performance workshop classes (grades 3-6) on Tues in Bellmore from 4:30-6:30pm and Thurs in Rockville Centre from 4-6pm. Must be available both days. For an interview appt, please call (516) 599-6870.
The Gilbert & Sullivan Light Opera Company of Long Island is accepting applications for Stage Director, Music Director, and Costumier for their 2008-09 production of The Yeomen of the Guard. A modest stipend is attached to each position. Please email resumes to directors@snickersnee.com.
The CM Performing Arts Center in Oakdale is accepting resumes for Musical Director for future Main Stage productions, Children's Theater and/or Educational Programs. Must have piano experience. If interested kindly send your resume to: cmartsdir@aol.com
The CM Performing Arts Center in Oakdale is accepting resumes for Stage Managers for future Main Stage productions and Children's Theater. If interested kindly send your resume to: cmartsdir@aol.com
The CM Performing Arts Center is interviewing for the position of Lighting Designer. Person will be responsible for design, rigging, programing, inventory, repairs etc. If interested please send resume to
Bernadette at cmartsdir@aol.com
Authors' Playhouse Traveling Productions, in Bay Shore and Islip, is seeking a Set Designer for upcoming shows. Responsibilities include coordinating props and set pieces, as well as designing the set. Set Designer will work closely with Director and Stage Manager. If interested, please call Charles L. Bandler, at (516) 205-3178, or e-mail at dialoguewithclb@optonline.net
