Southwest Casting

Why I Won't Post Your Workshop Notice (or Other Service Notice)

2009-09-01T11:15:00.002-05:00

Why I Won’t Post Your Workshop Notice (or other service)

As you can imagine, with over 10,000 members on Southwest Casting, I get a lot of requests to post workshop notices, or notices for other industry-related services.

Here are some reasons why I will not post these notices:

1. Southwest Casting is not a community service. SWC was established for my casting work. It is how I make a living.

2. One of the reasons SWC is successful is that members do not receive a lot of spam. Hopefully, nothing I send out is considered spam. Since I rely on SWC as a business tool, it is important that members view every email from me as important and worth a look.

3. SWC was not created so YOU can make money off your workshops. I’ve worked very hard over the last 10 years building SWC into what it is today, a solid casting resource. There are plenty of other websites and email groups where you can post your workshop or services notice. I won’t cheapen mine by posting a lot of workshop notices. You may have noticed that I rarely even post notices of this kind for myself!

One acting instructor from Austin once wrote me “Why should I be a member of Southwest Casting? What’s in it for me?” because I wouldn’t post information on this particular instructor’s acting class information.

Thank to everyone who understands my position, and those that don’t, please try to understand.

Thank you for being a part of Southwest Casting.

Best,
Joe Grisaffi
www.southwestcasting.com
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0003784/

Things You Shouldn't Do

2009-06-03T13:47:00.002-05:00

Hi Everyone

Last Thursday, May 28, there was an incident at Judge Alex that I'd like to share with you.

First off, you should know that I am responsible for filling the audience of the show, and part of my responsibility is keeping the audience costs under budget - a very tight budget at that. The show only allows me to pay XX amount of people, and if I go over that, I have to answer to the show's producers.

In the past, we have allowed "Specs" to show up on set. "Specs" are people who have not been booked and are speculating that someone will not show up. If there is a no-show, we will put on a spec if we don't have the number of people we need. Specs also risk not getting used. That's the chance you take when you spec (and not all sets in Houston will allow this, so I don't recommend it unless you know someone on the production.)

Well, Thursday we had a spec for the afternoon session. Sara nor myself could be there, so my friend Tiffany was at the studio to check people in and out. This person made Tiffany aware that he was there to spec. When check-in settled down, we had enough people for the afternoon session and told this person thank you, but we do not need him for the afternoon session and he was politely asked to leave. Tiffany then left the holding area.

That should have been the end of it.

After being told we were full and that he should leave, this person went to the audience coordinator (who assumes that if you are in the holding area, you are part of the audience) and told him "I'll be outside if you need me." He knew exactly what he was doing, and when it was time to load the next case, the coordinator went to get him and put him in the audience.

Once everyone was seated and the case was about to begin, Tiffany noticed this person sitting in the audience and let the audience coordinator know. It was too late to pull him out, so he got to sit in a couple of cases that afternoon.

I had the opportunity to call and check in, and I was alerted of this situation.

I went to the studio and between cases, pulled this gentleman out of the audience, thanked him for volunteering his time and dismissed him - letting him know he would not be invited to any more Southwest Casting jobs. I explained to him that I am responsible for the audience budget and if my assistants say we do not need him, he needs to respect their word and leave the premises.

Instead, he tried to sneak in and get paid for the afternoon, which would have put me over the allowed budget. Now he will no longer be asked to participate in anything we do.

Please think of the consequences if you are thinking of trying something sneaky on any set, or in any job situation.

Thank you,

Joe Grisaffi
www.southwestcasting.com

TXMPA

2009-04-27T18:02:00.000-05:00

From Don Stokes and the TXMPA

I hope all of you are aware that the Governor signed our Moving Image Industry Incentive into law last Thursday. This gives us the enabling legislation to increase the scope of the production incentives offered by the State of Texas. We currently have $20 million in the State Budget and a request for an additional $40 million. It is important that we receive the additional $40 million to assure the success of our program. Below is the list of the appointees to the Conference Committee that will be voting on whether or not we will receive the additional funding. TXMPA is assembling a list of moving image businesses that are located in each of these Senator’s districts. We are looking for a list of constituents that will be asked to contact their Senator. If your business is located in any of these districts or if you know of a business in any of these districts, please contact me at dtokes@postasylum.com. We will provide additional information on the best method and message for contacting the Conferees so I will appreciate it if you wait to begin making contact. I need this information as soon as possible. Thanks.

The Senate conferees to HB 1.

Sen. Steve Ogden (Chair)
http://www.senate.state.tx.us/75r/senate/members/dist5/dist5.htm
Map:
http://www.senate.state.tx.us/Icons/Dist_Maps/Dist5_Map.pdf
Sen. Florence Shapiro (R – Plano)
http://www.senate.state.tx.us/75r/senate/members/dist8/dist8.htm
map:
http://www.senate.state.tx.us/Icons/Dist_Maps/Dist8_Map.pdf
Sen. Tommy Williams (R – The Woodlands)
http://www.senate.state.tx.us/75r/senate/members/dist4/dist4.htm
Map:
http://www.senate.state.tx.us/Icons/Dist_Maps/Dist4_Map.pdf
Sen. Royce West (D-Dallas)
http://www.senate.state.tx.us/75r/senate/members/dist23/dist23.htm
Map:
http://www.senate.state.tx.us/Icons/Dist_Maps/Dist23_Map.pdf
Sen. Juan “Chuy” Hinojosa (D- McAllen)
http://www.senate.state.tx.us/75r/senate/members/dist20/dist20.htm
Map:
http://www.senate.state.tx.us/Icons/Dist_Maps/Dist20_Map.pdf

Don Stokes

JUDGE ALEX Season 5/2009 Taping Schedule

2009-02-11T18:59:00.002-06:00

Below is the Season 5/2009 Judge Alex taping schedule. Subject to change.

Typically, taping days are Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

Feb 25, 26, 27
Mar 11, 12, 13
Mar 25, 26, 27
Apr 15, 16, 17
Apr 29, 30, May 1
May 13, 14, 15
June 11, 12

Look forward to seeing some of you there!

Joe G.
www.southwestcasting.com

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ICD-10 extras casting WEEK ONE information

2009-02-07T13:07:00.001-06:00

[This information is for WEEK ONE of the ICD-10 filming, February 13-18 in Richmond/Rosenberg, TX.]

If you are interested in being an volunteer extra in the psychological thriller ICD-10 (working title), PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE EMAIL.

To be considered, please fill out the form below and email it back to us at

southwestcasting@hotmail.com

along with a recent jpg photo, preferably around 250kb.

IN YOUR REPLY, PLEASE USE THE SUBJECT LINE

“ICD10 – WEEK ONE – YOUR NAME”

replacing YOUR NAME with your actual first and last name.

Please continue to read beyond the submission information to see what types we need for the first week.

Week ONE will be day shoots. You will need to resubmit for WEEK TWO when I release that information.

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NAME:AGE RANGE: (If under 18, please give us your actual age and birthdate)HEIGHT:WEIGHT:HOME PHONE:CELL PHONE:EMAIL ADDRESS:ARE YOU AVAILABLE FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13?AVAILABLE SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14?
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 15?
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 16?
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17?
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18?
[You will need to resubmit for WEEK TWO when I release that information]ANY TIME RESTRICTIONS?IN WHAT CITY DO YOU LIVE ?
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Please send the above information back to us along with a recent jpg photo (no resumes necessary) at southwestcasting@hotmail.com

WEEK ONE CASTING NEEDS:

Fri February 13: Business men and women, high school students
Sat February 14: College students, power walkers
Sun February 15: MAYBE boys and girls age 7-8
Mon February 16: College students, bar patrons (ages 18 to 75)
Tues February 17: No extras needed
Wed February 18: Detective

Keep in mind that the filming days can run long, sometimes as long as 8-12 hours. Meals will be given to anyone asked to stay longer than 6 hours. Any day you are asked to participate, please eat before going to the set.

If you submit to us, please check your email regularly. We usually do not call due to time constraints. We try to work via email only.

Please note that extras for ICD-10 are volunteers and are not paid – but this is a great chance for use to get to add to your resume if you are new, or a good way for us to get to know you which is important when other commercial, movie and television projects come our way.

Week TWO information will be sent out in a few days. You may need to resubmit for week two.

Thank you!

Joe G.
www.SouthwestCasting.com

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HOW TO GET AN AGENT by Kerry Beyer

2009-01-29T15:17:00.003-06:00

(Copyright 2009 Kerry Beyer. Posted with permission.)

How to Get an Agent!
by Kerry Beyer

There is only one thing that stands between you and fame and fortune! Bring on the house in the hills, the paparazzi, and free designer clothes... Undoubtedly, you are the greatest undiscovered talent, and anyone who fails to recognize this is clearly a moron. All the world is sure to adore you - stardom is yours... if you can just get an agent to represent you, right?

I have had a gazillion agents in my career - some of them great, some of them terrible, but all of them interested in one thing... 10% commission. After all, this is show-BUSINESS, not show-friends.

In Los Angeles it works like this: The career of an agent begins in the mailroom, slaving away for hours on end, doing jobs no one else wants to do, getting as much respect as a doormat, all on a pay scale that makes the guy who took your order in the drive-thru seem like Donald Trump.

From there you work your way up to another crap job, then another, and another, until you are lucky enough to be the assistant to some other assistant of someone with a slightly less crappy job.

If you’ve managed not to commit suicide, you might actually find your way to assistant Jr. Agent... then Jr. Agent... they maybe one day, you might actually become a real live, Hollywood agent, on the tenuous condition that you can actually pull in enough revenue to cover your salary, assistant’s salary, office expenses, and your lunches at the Ivy... all on 10% of what your clients make.

Most agents have to bill $5,000,000 a year in client salaries to break even in LA. Are you starting to get the picture?

In regional markets, it is very different... There is not the intense competition for agent positions, and the overhead is not nearly the same, but none the less, the agency must cover operating expenses.

I know, who cares, just get to the part where you tell me how to get an agent, right? Okay, okay, but it should be obvious by now... BE ABLE TO MAKE MONEY FOR YOUR AGENT!

Be marketable, well trained, professional, and dedicated. This is not a hobby for your agent, and neither should it be for you! Your agent has to look at you, and know how and where to sell you. You have to provide them with the best quality marketing materials as well - and I know I am biased here, but you cannot use the picture a friend took as your headshot.

Find a photographer who knows the business, creates an environment that you feel comfortable in, and has the skill and ability to capture that unique part of your personality that will set you apart! You have less than a second to make an impression on a casting director with your headshot - then it gets dumped in the trash.

Enough about the importance of photography, on to getting an agent. Send your headshot and resume with a BRIEF cover letter introducing yourself, stating your recent industry accomplishments, and request an interview. If you have a demo, send it in, or provide a link to YouTube, or wherever your demo is hosted. Follow up in 2 weeks with ONE phone call.

If you are turned down, thank them for their time, and ask if they wouldn’t mind discussing areas that you need to improve upon to be more marketable. They may suggest training, more experience, better marketing materials, etc., or you may simply not be what they need, as perhaps they represent a dozen other actors in your category.

Okay, say you get a call back with an interview time... prepare a comedic and dramatic monologue - under a minute each. Make sure your comedy is funny, and make sure your dramatic monologue doesn’t leave them wanting to slash their wrists. Good drama always has touches of comedy. Really, it’s okay to mix the two.

Before you start your monologue, ask the agent if they want you to give your read to them, or to a blank spot on the wall. Many times if you engage them directly during your monologue they will not feel free to take notes, or really observe your performance. So ask what they prefer.

Remember that this is an audition, and like all auditions, you have control over how you want to work. Agents and casting directors all want to find the next big thing - believe it or not, they want you to succeed. Do what you need to do to give a great performance. Stay tuned for my audition article to learn more.

Also be comfortable with cold reading. An agent may hand you commercial copy, or sides from a current TV series or movie, and give you five minutes to work it up.

Finally, an agent may ask you this seemingly simple question that strikes fear into the hearts of actors and trips many people up. “Tell me about yourself?”

“Ummm.... I don’t know?” is not a correct response. Neither is launching into a diatribe about how you are an ACTOR and how you LOVE ACTING, and how your whole life is based on ACTING, and how you’ve known since you were a small child that ACTING is what you want to do, and blah, blah, blah... And though I can hear the passion in your voice as you bare your soul, it is still nauseatingly boring and shallow, and highly unoriginal.

I mean, there are people out there dedicating their lives to finding a cure for cancer... and you want to dress up and play make believe for a living. These agents hear the same things over and over and over again... give them something fresh and intriguing. Surely you are passionate about something in your life that has nothing to do with the entertainment industry that you can talk about for 30 seconds to a minute when they ask you to tell them about yourself. If not, you are creative, make something up.

Most importantly, be yourself and have fun! Personality and professionalism are what sells in this industry, not prima donnas and drama queens! Hope this helps, and when you need great pics, think of Kerry Beyer Photography.

--Kerry
http://www.kerrybeyer.com/

BUSCH BEER print ad casting in HOUSTON

2009-01-09T10:26:00.000-06:00

[This is a SouthwestCasting.com exclusive. Please do not post thiscasting notice on any other website or email group without our permission. Thank you.]

Southwest Casting is casting a print campaign for Busch Beer, shooting inHouston Thursday, January 22, 2009 (date subject to change).

We are looking for:
Rugged looking African American and Latino men, ages 30-40s.
Gritty, grungy construction worker types.

If you are not sure if you are gritty or grungy, please submit anyway!

This opportunity requires an audition. We are holding auditions Sunday 1/11 and Monday 1/12 (We may only see a very limited number of people on Monday, so hopefully candidates are available to audition on Sunday.)

There is pay for the selected talent. $650. Non-union.

This is a ONE-YEAR BUY, which means they can use the photos for one yearwithout additional pay to the talent. If client chooses to use the photos after the first year, and additional fee will be paid to the talent.The shoot is scheduled for Thursday January 11, 2009. We do not know howlong the shoot day will be, but we have been warned it could be as long as 12 hours.

If you are interested in being considered for this opportunity,please fill out and return the information below to southwestcasting@...

You MUST attach a recent JPG photo about 250kb in size (please ONLY JPG!)
Photos that are too large may not be looked at as they take too long to open.

Please take a moment to rename your picture files like this:
LAST NAME_FIRST NAME_HEIGHT_.jpg
(ie, SMITH_JOHN_5ft11.jpg)

Please use the subject line "BUSCH – YOUR NAME" replacing YOUR NAME with your actual first and last name.

Please cut and paste the information below into a clean email. Send your submission and RECENT JPG photo ASAP. We will be sending invitations via email all weekend, so please check your email frequently if you submit.

It is important that you submit the following information below exactly as it is shown. Incorrect submissions may be overlooked due to the number of submissions we expect over the weekend.

- - - - - - -NAME:
AGE RANGE:
HEIGHT:
WEIGHT:
HOME PHONE:
CELL PHONE:
EMAIL ADDRESS:
AGENT, IF ANY:
ARE YOU AVAILABLE TO AUDITION SUNDAY, JAN 11?
ARE YOU AVAILABLE TO AUDITION MONDAY, JAN 12?
ANY AUDITION TIME RESTRICTIONS?
AER YOU AVAILABLE **ALL DAY** THURSDAY, JAN 22?
WHAT CITY DO YOU LIVE IN?
DO YOU HAVE RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION?
HOW DID YOU FIND OUT ABOUT THIS CASTING (be specific)?
DO YOU KNOW THE PAY IS $650 PER SELECTED TALENT?
HAVE YOU EVER APPEARED IN ANY BEER OR BEVERAGE RELATED ADS?
- - - - - - - - -

Incorrect submissions may be overlooked. Please check your subject line and submission format!

IMPORTANT: If you have an exclusive contract with a licensed talent agency, please note your agent on the form above when returning your submission so that we can book you through your agent when necessary. It is very important that your agent have knowledge of everything you do as an actor to avoid any future product conflicts. It is important that you maintain a good working relationship with your agent.

Thank you!

Joe G.

www.southwestcasting.com

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PIECES short film casting in HOUSTON

2009-01-08T10:19:00.000-06:00

[Posting courtesy of SouthwestCasting.com. Any questions regarding this casting notice should be directed to ...]

WetPaint Productions in association with Doom Pictures is holding a casting call for their upcoming short film "Pieces":

Adult Stephen Gudrun: gay male, mid to late 20's, handsome, successful despite a haunted past

Michael: gay male, in his 20's, Stephen's partner

Young Stephen Gudrun: gay male, teenager, pivotal role of the film

Paula Gudrun: female, 30's-40's, Stephen's mother, harbors a deep secret and seeks redemption

Don Gudrun: male, 30's-40's, Stephen's father, jaded by his own bitterness towards his son's homosexuality

Gary: male, mid 40's -60's, takes Stephen in when he has nowhere else to go, seedy character

The filmmakers would like it known that many of these characters require a wide range of emotion.

Extras Needed for the Following Roles:
Stephen's Teenage Friends - all types of "city" kids

Club Goers City

Pedestrians

Auditions will be held Wednesday January 14th, 2009
at 1010 West Sam Houston Parkway North, Houston, TX 77043
in the Performing Arts Center of Houston Community College's Town and Country Campus
between the hours of 12-2pm and 6-8pm.

If you have a resume, please bring it with you, otherwise audition sheets will be provided. Do not bring any rehearsed material with you. It will not be needed for your audition. Also, if you are unable to make it to the scheduled audition, please contact us and we would be happy to set up an appointment anytime before January 14th 2009.

A copy of your finished work will be provided to you on DVD.

[Posting courtesy of SouthwestCasting.com]

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BUS STOP needs Sheriff at HOLLEY MEM. THEATRE

2009-01-08T08:38:00.000-06:00

Note: - Recasting the role of the sheriff for "Bus Stop". The actor had to drop due to work conflict.

AUDITION NOTICE

Earnest Holley Memorial Theater is holding auditions for Bus Stop by William Inge

Bus Stop - "In the middle of a howling snowstorm, a bus out of Kansas City pulls up at a cheerful roadside diner. All roads are blocked, and four weary travelers are detained until morning."

Rehearsals will begin Monday, Jan. 12, 2009 and production will open Friday, Feb. 27, 2009 and run for three weekends.

All interested actors please call Suzette at 713.253.2192 or e-mail Suzette at suzette... and please attach your headshot and resume.

Recasting the following role:

Will - the town sheriff - 30's to late 40's - authority figure

This is a non-paying production. Our theater is located off 288 South and the Beltway.

You may also visit our website:www.earnestholleymemorialtheater.com

[Posting courtesy of SouthwestCasting.com]
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THE GREAT DIVIDE theatre auditions in HOUSTON - paid

2009-01-06T11:39:00.001-06:00

[Posting courtesy of SouthwestCasting.com]

Theater Auditions

All Roles Paid

The Great Divide, a modern comedy for mature audiences (adult content, some adult language) Written by Jalene Mack & Gary B. Wilkins

Audition date: Saturday, January 10, 2009
11:00 am -- 2:00 pm

Silver House Theater
1107 Chartres @ 59N Feeder
Houston, Texas 77003
Downtown behind GRB
713.547.0126
(use this # on audition day only if problems with directions)

Show Runs: April 9, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25, 2009
Please bring Headshot & Resume`

Sides provided at audition
Looking to fill principal and understudy roles
Rehearsal schedule provided at auditions

The Play Synopsis: Tosha Landry, eccentric wife and nucleus of a circle of very ethnically diversed friends, is a student of the ancient Indian teachings of the Tantra and Kama Sutra. One Friday evening at the monthly get-together, Tosha introduces a game she created to complete her studies. The game is designed to elicit feelings and impressions men and women have about each other. The friends divide themselves men against women and play the game. In this comedy, deep hidden secrets surface, conflicting views arise, passions boil over, tempers flare, and a baby is born. All spawning from…The Great Divide.

ROLES:

Tosha Landry

(Randy's wife) Thirty something African American, in good shape, attractive, drama instructor, exudes sexuality, somewhat eccentric, she runs her husband to a certain degree, but still allows him to be the man of the house, no kids, not sure if she wants any, nucleus of all the women folk, the go to person, match maker in the group, a modern day cupid, free spirited, accepts her friends with their flaws—just knows how to deal with them, good cook—always trying new exotic dishes and drinks, poet but not very good at it, she believes she has special gifts…dabbles in terra cards, studies astrology, Kama Sutra, the Tantra and horoscopes, a watered down psychic, collects various artifacts, books, and souvenirs related to such.

Randy Landry

(Tosha's husband), 36, African American was a player in his mind, but his biggest catch was Tosha, and his friend set him up with her. He considers himself somewhat a man's man without the hunting, fishing, and Scotch drinking. Played a little football in college, mainly on the bench, but that helped his popularity with the ladies. Always reflecting on his past female relationships, and there were not that many. Nice guy with a good sense of humor, a little reserve about expressing himself, except around his close friends then he becomes The Mack-aroni, the Teacher. Always got a new hobby.

Andrea O'Neal

(Martin's wife) is a neighbor to Tosha and Randy, 34, Caucasian, 3 kids, pregnant again with baby #4, natural child birth each time and proud of it, high sex drive, even her husband can't keep up, nags her husband a lot, expects Martin's top priorities in life to be taking care of her, she's always eating…off everybody's plate, whenever it is her time to host the get-together, she solicits her friends to bring the majority of the food or the main meal like fish for the fish fry and meat for a bar-b-que, when she is the guest at other's homes, she offers to bring the salad…bagged salad, never spending any real money or exerting much energy, when the ladies meet to eat, she always orders the minimum but grabs a fork to try everyone else's food then has the nerve to want to take her girl's leftovers home for her own snack, never contributing to the bill over the amount that covers what she ordered…and no she does not tip.

Martin O'Neal

(Andrea's husband) is a 37 yr old chemist, Caucasian, who sees his relationship with his wife no different from any other chemistry reaction. His alleged thoughts of marriage have kept his wife barefoot, in the kitchen and pregnant. His wife is demanding in the bedroom. He can't keep up to put it mildly. Adventure for his wife involves dominatrix. Adventure for him in the bedroom is making love with the light on, or in the middle of the day with his socks on. Martin tends to spend an awful lot time away from home, often comes home very late, and leaves very early in the morning. He said this is because of projects at work.

Gabriella Perez

College friend of Tosha, Hispanic, 45 going on 25, young at heart, 40s are the new 20s as far as she is concerned, has a 21 year old daughter, never married, she has been besides herself and her older friends have taken notice. She has a Myspace account, she's out clubbing most weekends with another set of younger friends, she dresses like she's forever 21, she's even starting to run the streets with her daughter and her friends. She is not embarrassed by her recent behavior. She feels that this is whom she is now. She told the ladies all about her little tender ronie and told them how fine and sweet he is and how good the sex is, etc. She invites him over to the get-together so her friends can finally meet mystery man.

Clarence Miles Whitiker…the second

African American, 25 (actually 19) year old college student is full of game, playing with fire, frequently persues older women. Comes across refined and studious but sometimes slips back into the hood, but can be naïve at times. His name is Miles…well sort of. Miles is really his middle name, his cool name, the name his friends call him at school.

Liz Simmons

40, African American, high school friend to Tosha and Randy, widowed a pastor's wife. Single for the last couple of years and has finally agreed to get out more at Tosha's urging, two college age sons, doesn't drink, smoke or curse, very picky about men, everything reminds her of her dead husband (was a preacher of a medium size church. Overly conservative and reserved, she is very shy about openly talking about sex, her vagina, porn, sex toys, etc. Although she used to be very loose in high school and college—a reputation some have not forgotten for those who knew her back then—but now she's saved!) has the nerve to condemn those not so virtuous and wholesome in an old fashion way, sometimes holier than thou, Bible toting and spits scripture, the circumstances surrounding her husband's death have always been somewhat of a mystery. She usually avoids the subject. Uptight the whole night, Tosha serves her a "special" punch to loosen her up, unbeknownst to Liz the punch is liquored up, she has several over the course of the night.

James Brown

40, African American confirmed bachelor, college educated brother with a Masters in social work. He has been in and out of relationship, some long, some short, some black, and some other. He is what is referred to in the old days as a "cock hound", modern day a player. He's not in it for the relationship, he in it for the sex, after he gets it…to his satisfaction, he is gone. He's a smooth operator, dresses nice, well groomed, articulate, nice car and a very good salary. J, as his fan club affectionately calls him, can always get back with his previous love (sex) affairs. He's not a shallow brother, but he was badly hurt in a log-term relationship that ended badly years ago.

Kym Dawson

Thirty something, African American, Sorority sister to Tosha, has one spoiled 6 year old daughter, divorced within last 3 months after a 15 year failed marriage, because of insecurities still needs to feel like she has it going on, was too scared to admit to herself that she was getting bored with her marriage and felt she was dying inside, been wanting to do something different for years, both she and her ex-husband are professionals and their careers got in the way, stopped having fun, became competitive with each other, and her husband was never supportive, she has insecurities so she hides them by pretending to be better than most others even better than her personal friends especially at times when she's reminded of opportunities missed she can have the tongue of a serpent, materialistic edge, always bragging about her accomplishments or new purchases, never even been in Walmart or Target, always been a little jealous of Tosha because she is so carefree and knows what she wants in life and because Randy let's her be who she is.

Jeff Dawson

Kym's ex husband, 40ish, African American, feels like the best move he made in life was to divorce Kym, college professor, now he's dating one of his students, can't wait to run into his ex to show her his new young thang.

Kenya Lee

Mid twenties, cute Asian exotic dancer/ graduate student that Jeff is dating, unsuspecting firecracker. She is apart of Jeff's secret plan to get under Kym's skin.

[Posting courtesy of SouthwestCasting.com]

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NUNSENSE theatre auditions at STAGEDOOR INC in Houston area

2009-01-05T02:01:00.000-06:00

NUNSENSE TO INVADE STAGE DOOR INC.

Stage Door Inc. Center for the Performing Arts and Education is preparing to hold auditions for "Nunsense", which is the second show of their 2009 "Live, Laugh and Love" Season, Auditions will be held on Sunday January 11 and Monday January 12 from 7 - 10pm .

Dan Goggin's "Nunsense" is an international smash hit comedy that has won the Outer Critics' Circle awards for best Off Broadway musical and for best book and best music. This hilariously funny musical promises to keep the audience laughing till they cry.

All roles are open and include 5 females (ages mid-20s and older). Auditions will be at the theatre and all those auditioning are asked to prepare a 1 minute vocal selection that best showcases their voice. Auditions will also consist of cold readings from the script and a dance combination will be taught by the choreographer. Head-shots and resumes are greatly appreciated but not required. Auditions will be held at Stage Door Inc. which is located at 284 Pasadena Town Square. (inside the Pasadena Town Square Mall) Pasadena, Texas 77506. Park in between Macy’s and Sears, the entrance for the auditions will be through the back door of the theatre located in LOADING DOCK #3.

SYNOPSIS
Five of the 19 surviving Little Sisters of Hoboken, a one-time missionary order that ran a leper colony on an island south of France, discover that their cook, Sister Julia, Child of God, accidentally killed the other fifty-two residents of the convent with her tainted vichyssoise while they were off playing bingo with a group of Maryknolls. Upon discovering the disaster, Mother Superior had a vision in which she was told to start a greeting card company to raise funds for the burials. The greeting cards were an enormous success and, thinking there was plenty of money, the Reverend Mother bought a VCR for the convent, leaving her with no money in the kitty to pay for the last four burials. With the deceased nuns on ice in the deep freeze, they decide to stage a variety show in the Mount Saint Helen's School auditorium to raise the necessary amount. Participating in the project are Mother Superior Mary Regina, a former circus performer who can not resist the spotlight; her competitive but dignified rival, second-in-command Sister Mary Hubert; Sister Robert Anne, a streetwise nun from Brooklyn; Sister Mary Leo, a novice who is determined to be the world's first ballerina nun; and wacky, childlike Sister Mary Amnesia, who lost her memory when a crucifix fell on her head. The entertainment that they present includes solo star turns, madcap dance routines, and an audience quiz.

CHARACTERS
Sister Mary Regina – (40+) seemingly a model Mother Superior but, in reality, an outrageous, quick- witted soul with a bark that’s worse than her bite.

Sister Mary Hubert – (40+) a kind and understanding nun who, with the slightest bit of encouragement, is ready to kick up her heels. (Looking for an African American actress to play this part; must have a gospel singing voice.)

Sister Robert Anne – (20s-30s)a tough streetwise nun with a heart of gold. She is adored by thekids because she speaks their language, and she can hit a baseball out of the park.

Sister Mary Amnesia – (20s-30s)the picture of innocence, she can’t remember her past, so she looks at each new day with childlike joy. (Must be able to sing and manipulate a puppet.)

Sister Mary Leo – (18-25)young and impressionable, she is a professional-dancer-turned-nun who is always eager to display her talent. (Must be able to dance on Pointe.)

Stage Doors Inc's production of "Nunsense" will be directed by Marc Anthony Glover, with musical direction by A.Z. Varela and choreography by A.J. West. The show runs from February 12 - March 8, 2009 with performances every Friday and Saturday evenings and Sunday matinees with select Thursday evening performances possible. For more information about the theatre or the auditions feel free to call the box office at 832-582-7606 or visit www.stagedoorinc.com.

THE MURDER ROOM theatre auditions at THEATRE SUBURBIA in Houston

2009-01-02T09:27:00.000-06:00

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THEATRE SUBURBIA4106 Way Out West Drive
Houston, Texas 77092
713-682-3525
www.theatresuburbia.com
Northwest Houston's Longest-Running All-Volunteer Playhouse

AUDITIONS * AUDITIONS * AUDITIONS

DATE/TIME: Sunday, January 11th, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. and Monday, January 12th, 2009 at 7:30 p.m.

SHOW: The Murder Room
A mystery comedy by Jack Sharkey

STORY: Mavis and her lover plan to kill her wealthy new husband, Edgar Hollister, and seem to have succeeded quite quickly and all too easily, but have they? The arrival of Edgar's dotty daughter Susan, with fiance in tow, complicates everything as they try to solve the mystery of Edgars' disappearance. The interfering housekeeper fails to help as do the two bumbling members of the Harrogate Constabulary.

CHARACTERS:
EDGAR HOLLISTER: early 50’s, handsome, thoughtful manner and just a bit grim, member of the landed gentry

MAVIS TEMPLETON HOLLISTER: mid 30’s, beautiful, his very recent bride

MRS. LOTTIE MOLLOY: mid-sixties, their housekeeper, pleasant-faced, matronly

JAMES CRANDALL: mid-40’s, inspector of police, quiet and almost stolid of manner, expressionless, voice never betrays a hint of any emotion

ABEL HOWARD: a police constable, pleasant

SUSAN HOLLISTER: Edgar’s daughter, big-eyed and constantly smiling innocence-possibly even idiocy

BARRY DRAPER: Susan’s American fiancé, rugged, no-nonsense, handsome “typical” American.

DIRECTOR: Doris Merten

REHEARSALS: January 14th through February 26th, 2009

PERFORMANCES: February 27th thru March 28th, 2009
Fridays and Saturdays at 8:30 PM, including Sundays at 3:00 PM (March 15th and 22nd). Also, a benefit performance may be held on one of the following dates: Thursday, March 5th, Sunday, March 8th, or Thursday, March 12th.

INFORMATION: No monologue required. Auditions will be readings from the script. Bring your resume and headshot if you have them. If not, we have forms and a Polaroid.

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2008-12-29T23:58:00.001-06:00

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