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Seeking Seasonal Singing Service Staff!!
The Portland Spirit is looking to fill seasonal serving and bussing
positions for the upcoming summer. We are looking for hard-working, team
oriented individuals with outgoing personalities and a background in
entertainment. Wallflowers need not apply! Food service industry
experience preferred for server positions. If hired, applicant will need
to obtain an OLCC Service Permit and an Oregon Foodhandler's Card.
Auditions are being held April 21, from 9:00 AM until 3:30 PM.
Please bring 32 bars of a song to sing. Piano accompaniment provided.
Applications and job descriptions can be found at www.portlandspirit.com.
Please submit a resume to jobs@portlandspirit.com. In the subject line of
your email, please indicate the position you are applying for and your
preferred audition time. Pay is minimum wage + gratuity.
Please address any questions to:
Colin Wood
Entertainment Coordinator
Portland Spirit
cwood@portlandspirit.com
503-224-3900 x120
Reply to: Please submit a resume to jobs@portlandspirit.com. In the subject line of your email, please indicate the position you are applying for and your preferred audition time.
Source: PDX Backstage
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THE 39 STEPS to audition at Theatre In The Grove
Theatre In The Grove announces auditions for the
hilarious comedy THE 39 STEPS, adapted by Patrick
Barlow, from the novel by John Buchan, from the
movie of Alfred Hitchcock, and directed by Dan Harry.
Audition dates are Saturday, March 31, from 6
p.m. to 9 p.m., and Sunday April 1st from 2pm to
5pm, at Theatre In The Grove’s Main Street
Studio, 2011 Main Street in Forest Grove.
Auditions will consist of cold reading from the script.
No appointments necessary.
Rehearsals will begin on April 15th and the show
opens on June 1st and will run Friday and
Saturday evenings at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2:30 p.m. through June 17th.
All roles are volunteer.
For questions, please contact director at danharrytalent@gmail.com.
Mix a Hitchcock masterpiece with a juicy spy
novel, add a dash of Monty Python and you have
THE 39 STEPS, a fast-paced whodunit for anyone
who loves the magic of theatre! This 2-time Tony®
and Drama Desk Award-winning treat is packed with
nonstop laughs, over 150 zany characters (played
by a cast of 4), an on-stage plane crash,
handcuffs, missing fingers and some good old-fashioned romance!
In THE 39 STEPS, a man with a boring life meets a
woman with a thick accent who says she's a spy.
When he takes her home, she is murdered. Soon, a
mysterious organization called THE 39 STEPS is
hot on the man's trail in a nationwide manhunt
that climaxes in a death-defying finale! A
riotous blend of virtuoso performances and wildly
inventive stagecraft, THE 39 STEPS amounts to an
unforgettable evening of pure pleasure! THE 39
STEPS, was Broadway's longest running comedy, and
played its 500th performance on Broadway, May 19th, 2009!
Needed are:
1 Male age 25 to 50. Must be able to play 35 to 45 years of age.
1 Female age 20 to 40. Must be capable of playing
3 different roles within the 25 to 40 age range
2 Male Actors age 20 to 50 capable of playing
more than 50 different roles each varying in age.
Reply to: For questions, please contact director at danharrytalent@gmail.com.
Source: PDX Backstage
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EXTRAS NEEDED for Commercial in Portland 4/3
Extras needed for a commercial. Everyone welcome. We are looking for
families and individual people.
Non-Union.
$50 for a 1/2 day daytime shoot in downtown Portland on Tuesday 4/3.
Please contact me ASAP with your name, age, phone, email, photo and your
availability on 4/3. THANKS!!
Reply to: extrasneeded2012@gmail.com
Source: Performers Callboard
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Male/Female Actors (Wilsonville)
Male and Female actors wanted for non-traditional, edgy, funny, irreverent corporate videos.
1. All ages
2. All talent levels
3. All styles
4. All looks
5. All sizes
Please submit photo and resume/bio
This is a copy/credit gig. Meals, a copy of the finished production, credit and gas money will be provided.
Reply to: hfffs-2927873596@gigs.craigslist.org
Source: Craigslist
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Scifi/action web series is casting!
"Embers Of War", the new scifi/action web series being shot in the Pacific Northwest, is casting several featured guest roles and many extra roles for shoots coming up in April and May. These roles range from colonial marines to refugees to featured guest speaking roles.
Please send headshots, resumes, and whatever other information you think necessary to: embersofwarseries@gmail.com
"Embers Of War" is a distributed web series on Blip Tv and can be found at the links below:
www.embersofwar.wordpress.com
www.blip.tv/embersofwarseries
Facebook fanpage: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Embers-Of-War/132252666872425
Compensation: Extras: no Featured guest roles: Deferred contracts
Reply to: embersofwarseries@gmail.com
Source: Craigslist
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Dolled Up Auditions (Diva Den Studio)
Diva Den Studio's dance troupe, Dolled Up is looking for new members for the 2012 season. The all-girl team performs various styles of choreography from pop-jazz to burlesque to hip hop. The ladies are pink ambassadors for the studio and appear at various studio events and programs.
If you love to dance, wear obnoxious amounts of glitter and can strut your stuff in high heels. . .we'd love for you to come auditions for our fun, fabulous dance team!
Who:
Diva Den Studio, an-all women's boutique dance & fitness facility
What:
Auditions for all-girl dance troupe, Dolled Up!
When:
Saturday, April 14th from 10 am -- 4 pm
Sunday, April 15th from 11 am -- 2 pm
Where:
Diva Den Studio (11959 SW Garden Place, Portland, OR 97223)
www.divadenstudio.com
Requirements
• Must be 18 years of age by April 15, 2012
• Must attend two practices a week (TBD on team's schedule) and 2 fitness classes at Diva Den Studio outside of rehearsals -- FREE MEMBERSHIP PROVIDED
• Must have reliable transportation to practices, events and appearances, etc.
• Must meet and maintain personal/professional appearance, fitness level and dancing skill requirements throughout the year
What To Bring to Auditions
• A completed application and Diva Den Studio wavier
• A current head shot 4x6 or bigger; photo does not need to be professional
• $10 registration fee
• Lunch, snacks, water, make-up/hair products for touch ups
Please email to receive your information packet, application and audition timeline.
We look forward to seeing you at tryouts!
Reply to: 46pdx-2911703468@gigs.craigslist.org
Source: Craigslist
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CASTING CALL
Short, fictional narrative film to be produced in early June. A story about coming back home and letting go, including a fantastic circus scene! Cast members will be fed, lodged and drivers compensated for fuel at filmmaker's expense.
YOUNG MAN #1 (SILAS)- Mid to late 20's, animated, bonus if you have an old-fashioned mustache that a magician might have! SUPER BONUS if you know any magic tricks. ;-)
YOUNG WOMAN (LILY; Silas' girlfriend and his assistant for magic tricks) - Mid to late 20's, intelligent, adventurous & care free.
YOUNG MAN #2 (GEORGE; Silas' grandson) - Mid to late 20's, solemn, contemplative "old soul."
OLDER MAN (elderly SILAS) - At least senior citizen age, animated, young at heart, bonus if you have an old-fashioned mustache that a magician might have!
Bill Scheuner (Director of "LILY")
Reply to: If interested, please e-mail me @ acornbud@hotmail.com with your resume & headshot. Thanks in advance!
Source: Private Submission
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Young Male Soprano
Hello Ladies and Gents!
We (Promise the Opera Presented by 45th Parallel) are in search of a playful, outgoing, young male soprano, capable of portraying ages 8-11. Paid role with performances on April 13, 14, 20 and 21. Rehearsal begins immediately with some flexibility.
Additional information on the Show available at promisetheopera.wordpress.com.
Thank you all so much!
Corinne Gayle Lowenthal
Production and Stage Manager
(971) 223-9032
Reply to: corinnelowenthal@gmail.com
Source: PDX Backstage
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AUDITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Bag&Baggage Productions is pleased to announce auditions for our fourth annual professional outdoor Shakespeare performance, a new adaptation of William Shakespeare’s Titus Andronicus, adapted and directed by Scott Palmer, B&B’s Artistic Director. Titus Andronicus will be performed outdoors at the Tom Hughes Civic Center Plaza in Hillsboro over two weekends in early July. Rehearsals will begin June 2, 2012.
Ideally, actors will have experience with Shakespeare, outdoor performance, and some training or experience in dance and movement (ideally Kabuki, Bugaku or Noh styles). The production will feature an original score performed live by the Red Sneaker Chamber Orchestra and will require attendance at two movement trainings outside of the regular rehearsal schedule.
All roles are paid ($600 - $700 depending on role).
AUDITION DETAILS
A few of the roles have been pre-cast and are noted below:
Characters:
Titus, a General: (male, 30+)
Tamora, Queen of the Goths (female, 30+)
Chiron, son of Tamora (male, 18+)
Demetrius, son of Tamora (male, 18+)
Lavinia, daughter of Titus (pre-cast)
Marcus, brother to Titus (pre-cast)
Auditions for the four open roles will be held in Hillsboro on Saturday, April 21 and will be by invitation only. Each actor granted an audition slot will be given a 15 minute private audition with the director & production staff. Callbacks will be held on Sunday April 22 and will be by invitation only. To be considered for an audition slot, actors should have previous professional experience, access to reliable transportation (or ideally be an actor based in Washington County), and be available and willing to rehearse and perform outdoors in Hillsboro. Preference may be given to actors with outdoor performance experience or dance/movement experience. To be considered for a role, auditioners must also be available for Callbacks on Sunday April 22.
To be considered for an audition slot, please send an electronic resume (Word or PDF format) and headshot (JPG format), no later than Tuesday April 17th to audra@bagnbaggage.org. Please also include your preference for an audition time Saturday April 21. We are not able to accommodate alternative audition times. Actors selected for auditions will be contacted to arrange an audition time. All actors should come prepared with two Shakespeare monologues and also try to include something that showcases any movement/dance/modern dance experience that you have. Please limit your audition pieces to a total of 4-5 minutes.
Thanks! We look forward to hearing from you!
Scott Palmer, Artistic Director
Audra Petrie, Company/Production Manager
Bag&Baggage Productions
Reply to: To be considered for an audition slot, please send an electronic resume (Word or PDF format) and headshot (JPG format), no later than Tuesday April 17th to audra@bagnbaggage.org. Please also include your preference for an audition time Saturday April 21.
Source: PDX Backstage
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**Crew**
Instructor for summer youth documentary program (NE Portland)
Project Youth Doc Instructor Job Description
Background: The Hollywood Theatre's Project Youth Doc ("PYD") program provides youth the opportunity to produce short documentary films of personal and social relevance, cultivating a heightened sense of community awareness/involvement and nurturing the development of students' artistic voices in a positive peer-to-peer environment. By using documentary film as a vehicle for creative self-expression, students who participate in PYD become better connected to their peers, the community in which they live and, most importantly, themselves. Since the program's inception in 2004, over 200 youth have worked in teams to produce more than 50 thought-provoking documentaries on topics ranging from the juvenile justice system to the dangers of drunk driving. For more information, please visit www.hollywoodtheatre.org.
Title: PYD Instructor
Reports to: Director of Programs and Community Engagement / Education and Outreach Coordinator
Position Description: The PYD Instructor will facilitate a 4 week long, five hour per day (M-F) course in documentary filmmaking for 16 youth ages 13-17. The program will include team-building exercises, a study of the history of documentary filmmaking, tutorials on the operation of commercial grade HD cameras and sound equipment, and editing lessons using Final Cut Pro, an advanced professional editing software. Working in groups of four, students will produce thoughtful 7-10 minute documentary.
Responsibilities:
With support from Hollywood Theatre Education Staff, PYD co-teachers, utilize existing curriculum to develop formal high school level four week curriculum in digital filmmaking including camera operation, sound recording, interview skills, narrative structure, and editing.
Provide technical support for program.
Offer constructive feedback on student work.
Encourage teamwork within student groups and mediate conflicts that may arise.
Work collaboratively with program team of lead instructors and interns to foster a safe and supportive learning environment in which students are empowered to share their ideas and experiences.
Create and enforce behavior and content expectations both for films and class time.
Deliver four 7-10 minute student produced documentaries on topics of personal and social relevance to participants.
Qualifications:
2+ years experience working with youth, with significant experience engaging at-risk youth.
Extensive documentary filmmaking knowledge and background.
Skills in digital video production and editing, particularly FinalCut Pro and Sony HVR-1U cameras.
Strong classroom management skills.
Excellent teamwork skills; collaborative approach to instruction and filmmaking.
Commitment to diversity.
Sincere respect for young peoples' voices and stories.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and stand for up to three hours at a time.
Compensation: competitive weekly salary.
Position closes 4/9/2012. Please include resume and/or CV, cover letter, and reel or links to online work.
Contact Ledah Wilcox, Outreach & Education Coordinator, with any questions at ledah at hollywoodtheatre dot org or via phone at (503) 493-1128.
Film Action Oregon DBA The Hollywood Theatre Non-Discrimination Policy: The Hollywood Theatre is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, marital status, citizenship, national origin or veteran status with respect to recruiting, hiring, promotion, compensation and other terms, conditions and privileges of employment.
Reply to: bstmn-2927871475@job.craigslist.org with above info. Contact Ledah Wilcox, Outreach & Education Coordinator, with any questions at ledah at hollywoodtheatre dot org or via phone at (503) 493-1128.
Source: Craigslist
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**Crew**
Comptuer Operator using Adobe On Location (Lake Oswego)
This job is for an assistant who is familiar with Adobe On Location or someone that's willing to learn it. We are a video company in town for the weekend and we need someone to operate our computer system while the event is recording. This is a 2 day event THIS Saturday and Sunday. Saturday will be a full day from 8am-10pm but Sunday will be quick from maybe 8am-2pm. When you respond to our ad we will send you a video tutorial to give you a better idea of what the job is. It pays $8.00 an hour cash. Email for more information.
Compensation: $8.00 hour. 2 day event
Reply to: r6cws-2927836702@job.craigslist.org
Source: Craigslist
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**Crew**
Need crew for Independent film project in June! (Cowlitz County)
I am making a call out for some enthusiastic folks who are interested in helping me with a 'low budget' visual effects clip.
For now, I'm rounding people up for production meetings in April and May, and want to be ready to film in June.
Crew needed:
- Camera
- Camera Assistant
- Mic/boom Operator
- Green Screen Assistant
- Lighting Assistant
- Low-budget style Carpenter
If you have any experience in these area's, let me know which positions you're interested in. As we get closer and closer to filming, I will reveal more and more about the project.
This is a 'no pay' project, however, I may be able to compensate volunteers during production, such as paid meals for example. I will see what I can do about providing drinks (legal ones) at least during production. I will appreciate any help I receive!
Hope to hear from my crew soon!
Brian
Reply to: mario17cn@hotmail.com
Source: Craigslist
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**Crew**
Set Painter / Scenic Artist (Portland)
Hi I am looking for a scenic artist for one day, March 29, to work on a studio set project painting and applying a paint texture.
Paying cash at the end of the day
Please send me a link to your work, or send me photos of your abilities and a brief description of what you can paint. Also a list of some of your past clients or projects.
Please include a phone number so I can conatct you
Approximate hrs 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM maybe a little longer
Thank you for your time
Compensation: Cash at the end of the day. Rate:TBD as per abilities
Reply to: cxsbm-2925009285@gigs.craigslist.org
Source: Craigslist
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