This page contains auditions posted on Friday, April 29, 2011.
With Easter just behind us, and Mother's Day next on the main holiday list, I have been very surprised by how many people choose to shoot and rehearse on holidays, especially those centered around family. With a local professional theater company doing a 12 hour tech on Easter, many short films shooting late night scenes on the evening and into the night on Easter, numerous auditions on Easter, and a number of various auditions and film shoots on Mother's Day, I couldn't believe I would be forced to choose between spending time with family and working on a very widely celebrated holiday.
We recently discussed the struggle actors and those involved in the film and theater industry face when working to balance family and a social life with work. This is something I struggled with again as I turned down auditions and paid film opportunities to choose spending this holiday with family instead of on a film set. Would filmmakers shoot on Christmas Day? Maybe...but would you leave your kids and family to shoot for a non paying role in a short film? How about for a paying role?
What are your thoughts on working on holidays? Is this just something that comes with the territory, and did you shoot on Easter, or plan to do so on Mother's day?
Let's open the discussion and chat about your thoughts on working on holidays celebrated by the majority of people throughout the year. Would you choose to work, and what are some reasons you would choose to do so?
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CASTING NOW for LITTLE PERSON in paid PHOTO SHOOT (SE Portland)
Greetings.
We are producing a photo shoot this afternoon for a new grill company. The photo shoot is a group BBQ tailgating premise and so we have cast a variety of talent, background, age ect.
We are looking for a little person/dwarf who is able to come in immediately if possible (1535 SE 9th street. Indent Studios) to fill the role of a last minute cancellation. Male preferred, but male or female okay.
PAID $75
Wardrobe: summer, grill, BBQ, bandana, tank tops ect. Looking for outgoing characters who can have fun in front of the camera. Interact with people & dog. No professional modeling/acting experience necessary. Just looking for someone who is interested in a fun day of shooting.
Casting for role of little person/dwarf only.
Please email info@jillianrabe.com if you have immediate availability with a headshot and contact phone number.
Thank you in advance for being a part of a great day of shooting.
We need you now, so please contact now if available.
Reply to: info@jillianrabe.com
Source: Craigslist
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Casting Female Young Twenties (Portland)
NO PAY! I am looking for a female actress for a morning shoot on Saturday for part of a music video. Someone in their young twenties. Or young twenties looking. Petite and has a good sense of style. No lines, just acting out some emotions. The shoot will last a maximum 4 hours. Please send headshot within email. Thanks so much!
Reply to: gigs-kqtzj-2351766961@craigslist.org
Source: Craigslist
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Portland Shakespeare Project- Casting-actor/musician
Portland Shakespeare Project is looking for an actor or a musician who plays the accordion or the musette (or both) for our production of As You Like It from July 13 to August 7, 2011, on the Morrison Stage at Artists Repertory Theatre. All show times will be at 7:30 pm, except for Sundays when show times will be at 2 pm and 7:30 pm.
You will work with Mary Kadderly, who is writing the music for the production.
Rehearsals begin June 4, but your rehearsal time will be minimal until technical rehearsals begin on July 7.
This is a paid position.
Reply to: If you are interested or have questions, please contact Artistic Director Michael Mendelson at mvmendelson@portlandshakes.org or 646-322-2649.
Source: PDX Backstage
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AUDITIONS
Hello Everyone,
My name is Thomas O'Cain and, I am a graduating student at the Northwest Film Center School of Film. I am working on my final project and, I am holding auditions tomorrow and, Saturday at the film center, ( 934 SW Salmon), from 9:30am - 5:00pm. The title of my film is YES.
I need the following:
A twenty-something, male.(lead).
A twenty-something, pretty brunette female.(lead).
A twenty-something, pretty blonde female.(lead).
A middle-aged couple that are good dancers.(supporting).
Two thirty-something, males.(supporting).
A twenty-something, male.(supporting).
Two twenty-something, females.(supporting).
Ten to twenty extras.
I apologize for such short notice. For everyone interested in auditioning but, unable to make these days, I will be holding more auditions. I promise to give more warning next time. I plan to start shooting in June. If you have any questions, call me at 503-927-4315. Thank you all.
Sincerely,
- Thomas O'Cain - Director
Reply to: thomasocain@yahoo.com
Source: PDX Backstage
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